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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19
LOCAL NEWS.
TIE ALEXANDRIA HApEAs CORPUS Case

The HABEAs CORPUS CASE. -
The case of Thos Javins, who has been confined
in what is called the 'slaseP Pen, in this place,
is familiar to the public, and We need not reca-
pitnlate the facts in relation to it, which We
have already published. Suffice it again to
state, that the application Of Javins, made a
few days ago, for release under the writ of
habeas corpus, was refused by Judge Under
wood, who decided that the writ of habeas cor
pus was not restored by the recent proclama-
ton of President johnson, and that the return
of Capt Hambrick that he held the prisoner
by authority OF the President was conclusive,
and the Court could not go behind it. The
prisoner was accordingly remanded to confne
ment under the sentence Of the Provost Court.
We are now pleased to learn from the Wash
ington Star that the Attorney General has
given an opinion adverse to the decision OF
Judge Underwood, and that an order has been
issued for the release of the prisoner on the
writ lSince the above was in type, Mr.. ia
wins has been released, and is now at his home,
and free from the decisions Of those who would
consign him to prison bonds" The action Of
the Executive 10 his case, has given great sat
istaction to our citizens.
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AUCTION SALES.
3: J:,a. z. paRaoTr, AycTloNEEa

.E-IATE II PuBLIU- AUCrION.-
ln.;c. authority q the last will and testament
Of Pc: I':is!ar. decd. shall offer ct public
sale, on G'?esdoy, the 2{ttz-nny q Apra 1866
~ = o click NJ, in rort Of he Mayors Office
IL me City OF , ieyan.f ria Virginia, the follow
ing va :nab bic real AMI personal estate:
j Ihe w lkG1NlA HOTEL" property in
said city Of Alexandria. at the corner Of King
and Peyton street, continuing Is he'd rooms
parlor, dining room, bar room. s,abling for %
horses, and all necessary outbuildugs in ex-
\ Lot OF GROUND with a frame house
thereon. on Peyt,n street, adjoining the proper
ty Of Mrs. Clark.
\ LOT Of GROUND on Duke street near
l. opposite the ''Soldier's Rest
ATTRACT OF LAND, in the county CT Fair
alexandria adjoining the land Of Mrs Virgin
ia Scott, DR.. Johnson, and others containing
about 100 acres The land is in good state Of
cultivation and we'll enclosed.
y TRACT OF Ian in the said county Of
Fairfax about a miles from Alexandria, "a,
Joining Mrs. Virginia Scott, James Talbot and
and others, and Containing about 100 acres.
The specific quantity Of ground, in the said
lots, and farms, will be furnished on the day of
sale
Also 81, 800 Of the Capital Stock of the Bank
Of the Old Dominion
Terms Of Sale The real estate, will be sold
for one-third cash, and the residue in two equal
payments OF six and twelve months, secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser with good personal
security, bcuring Interest from the day Of sale
the title to be retained until the purchase money
is fully paid. Convcyancing and stamps at COS:
of the purchaser.
The Bank Stock will be sold for cash
DAVID G. WATKINS,
Executor Of the last will and testament
NH l3-ts Of the late Peter Trislcr dec d.
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Insurance.
x l. THOMAS,

q L. ino-A 1A0'
NO. 73, PRINCE STREET,
Opposite THE GAZETTE OFFICE
FIRE, MARINE
AND LIFE INSURANCE AGENCY.
sl Alexandria, Va
Agent for the following first class BALT4-
MORE COMPANIES:
MARYLAND FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
JOS. K. S1ILNOK THOs E. HAMBLErUN
THE M sss5siSE[ Al IN MECHANICS AMOS FIRE
ISAAC WILLIAMS, N. ?. CAMPBELL,
THE HOWARD FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY
G. HARLAN law. WILLIAMS, ANp n.a:,I REESE
HOME INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW HAVEN
cHAs. WILSON, D. r. sATTERLEE
SECURITY s5l:{ (HAR1NE INSURANCE cIs' COMPANY
R. L. HAYDoCK, TIIOs. W. BIRDsALL,
Secretary. President.
Policies of the above reliable companies is
sued at this office, Immediately on application,
against loss or damage by fire, on all descrip-
tions of property in the city or country, on terms
as favorab Bile MS those Of any other company, o.
equal strength and responsibility.
THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO., OF II. Y,
Cash Assets, July l. 1866. SD, 5OO, OO0
Annual income, in cash.. 3OO, OOu:
The dividends OF this company are larger in
amount, for premiums paid, than in any Com
pany in the world
All the profits arising from this immense fund,
are ANNUALLY DIVIDED amongst the as
sured.
Applications received at my office, No. 10,
Prince st. G. l. THOMAS, Agent.
NH loft Medical Examiner.
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The committee appointed to present the
Protest of this city, and the Alexandria Canal
Company to the Committee of the House Of
Representatives on the District of Columbia,
in reference to their action in bill now before
them, entitled "a bill 10 provide for the con,
struction of a. draw bridge through the aque-
duct have had an agreeable interview with
that committee, who will report adversely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

We are happy to learn that the unsightly
gap" which was made by the late fire on King
street, will not long remain, but that the owners
of the property will probably soon rebuild, and
the square be improved in appearance. The
stores destroyed were in the centre of business,
and in as good location for ira lie as any place
in the city Such valuable property cannot,
therefore, remain unimproved for any great
length of time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

The Assistant Commissioner of the Bureau
of Refugees, Freedmen, &c, Tor the District
has in course Of preparation an order setting
forth the existing laws with regard to mar
riage as they now apply to freed people; and
the Washington Star says:-'Rev. Joseph
R. johnson, Of Alexandria, Va, has been au-
thorized by the Assistant Commissioner Of the
Freedmen $ Bureau Of this District to act as
superintendent Of marriages for refugees and
freedmen in the counties of Alexandria Fair
tax and Loudoun, Va, without compensation.
lie is declared competent to regulate matters
pertaining to the marriage relations among the
freed people in these counties, in accordance
with the laws Of Virginia and the orders of
the Bureau aG. s. RI.
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For Sale and Rent.
ITO THE! PUBLIC.

ITO THL! PUBLIC.
The undersigned will continue to sell his stock
of goods, which have been lately purchased, at
the lowest cash prices consisting OF Il we'll
selected assortment of staple and fancy
DRY GOODS,
also large selection of n OTlONS, OF all which
we wi sell at the lowest wholesale prices;
until the first of May, after which time we will
positively sell at AUCTION, from day to day
until disposed Of. ........
Dealers from the adjoining Country may lind
chasing elsewhere.
.r.r No. III. King street.,
ap 12-tf .. .. Al exandrIa, Va.
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DuRLIC SALE OLE

i VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
Under authority Of decree Of the Circuit
Court Of Fairfax County, Va. rendered at the
June term, 1860 in the suit OF Carter VS.. Look
and others, the undersigned, Commissioners
therein named will, on Monday, the 4th day OF
June 1866 at ~ clock. NJ, Chat being court
day. at the front d Nor Of the Court House Of
said county OF Fairfax, offer at public auction,
that portion OF the valuable tract OF land called
RED HILL" containing by recent survey
$50 ACRES. This land lies partly in the coun-
~ Of Fairfax and partly il the county OF Prince
William. The portions situated III the respcc-
tive counties will be sold sepa ratciy. The pro
ccted independent line Of the Manassas Gap
Railroad passes by, or through the tract and 1t
is near Il Contemplated depot. The land Is con-
s,dercI the vrry best and most productive II
that regi of country. and Is Of the red clay
soil there held in such high c>l!natlon, M IS
we'll adapted TO the production or all KINDS OF
g. ain and grasses There is al abundance OF
wood on the land and its provcrblllly healthy,
The buildings are comfortable.
+ TERMS OF SALE.-Tcn per cent of the
purchase money be paid in cash, on the cay OF
sale as :, deposit to be forfeited on tn" ta lure OF
iduc vi the purchase, money to DC paid in three
cuual inStu ment> Of six, twelve and eighteen
months f. ON the day o. -ale. t. be secured ny
the bonds OF the pure! asc", and The title 10 be
retained until the purchas. money Is fully paid;
the land to be- re-sold, at the risk OF the purchn-
ser, upon his default III any tiMr. to pay the
cash depusit or the deferred in=t.lmcn!s. Con
veyancing and stamps ~ cost OF purchaser
FRA \ CT L. SMITH,
MATHEW II 'RkGSDN,
an 11--oots Comm =, OF .-H!o.
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DIED.

At his residence, in Surratts District, in
Prince Georges county, Md, on the 3lst ult.,
Dr. JOHN 7. HOXTON, aged about 80 years
The deceased was highly esteemed for his be-
nevolence and urbanlty.
In Baltimore, April 4, 1885, MARY ROE JE-
ROME. wife OF the Rev. j ohm A. jerome, late
Chaplain U. s. A. Hospital, Fairfax Seminary,
Va, and oldest daughter oftne Rev. VIM. Spar
row, u. d. of Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

It is said that within the last two weekssey-
eral hundred OILERS, have been employed in
fishing, between Maryland Point and Indian
Head, on the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19
~ AVE YOUR MONEY
OLD TIMES HAVE RETURNED
HEAD QUARTERS FOR THE SEASON
RE-EsrABLIsHED AT THE old STAND"
NO. 100. KING STREET,

SIMON WATERMAN, PROPRIETOR.
Having no idea Of leaving Alexandria, I am
now prepared, with a full and complete assert
ment of GENTS AND BOYS CLOTHING
of the latest styles and best manufacture to fill
all orders at prices that uefy competition. This
is not ALL that better suits of clothing can BE-
procured at the "Uld Stand for less money
than at any other establishment in the city, it is
equally true, respecting Gents Furnishing
Goods in general, complete assortment Of which
is now beng received. .....
The patrons of the ''Old Stand" citizens, So
journers, and the public at large arc cordially
and trAternally invited to cab and verify the
truth OF the above. Seeing is believing" '
SIMON WATERMAN,
ap 18-tf 100 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

= Mad DoGs.-We learn that number of
mad-dogs have made their appearance in Alex
andria county, within the past few days.. One
or two persons have been bitten by them, and
in some instances parties have killed their dogs
on account Of symptoms OF hydrophobia.
Apropos: -Our streets are filled with
sneaking, worthless ours, that belong to nobody
and that nobody would own, and that only
serve to render night hideous with their uu-
earthly howlings It is highly important that
our municipal authorities, should speedily
adopt some measures that will rid our commu
nifty Of these pests. H..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

Early this morning there was heavy fog
on the river. The weather has been rainy for
three or four days past But, to-day, the sun
shone brightly, ADD it felt like Spring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-By vir-
IL tue of a { eed of trust, executed by John
Crawford and wife dated 5th December, 1865,
and recorded among the land records of Alexan-
dria County, in Liba W, No. 3, Folio 566, the
undersigned, as trustee thereinnamed will offer
for sale at Public Auction on TUESDAY, the
stday of May next, at II O'Clock, in front Of
the Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va, a PIECE
Of GROUND in the said city. bounded rs fol-
lows: Beginning on the east side of Henry St,
IS feet 8 inches north of Cameron street, and
running north with Henry street, II feet 10
inches, more or less, to the middle of an alley,
feet wide Ito be kept open for the use of this
lot and the lot adjoining on the north)-then
east parallel with Cameron street SO feet more or
less, to Shee woods line, then south parallel
with Henry street. the length of the first line,
thence by a straigh:er line to the beginning also
the said Crawford leasehold interest in, and to,
a lot, situated on the :, E. corner OF Pitt and
G!bbon streets-40 feet on Pitt and 60 feet on
G!ibbon, ard in, and to, two shantios on east
SIZE of Pitt, between Gibbon and Franklin SITS.
Terms Cash
0p l9-eodts G. w WATTLES Trustee
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GD>C CARD OF THANKs.-A. Glachet returns
his thanks to the fremen and citizens generally,
for their almost superhuman exertions to save
his property from destruction BY the fire, on
Tuesday night last. He will ever remember,
With gratitude the services rendered on that
occasion. up 19-1tx
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

La order to make preparations to meet the
expected visit of the cholera duriog the coming
summer, Dr. G. W. Horner Chief Medical
Officer of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen,
&C., has directed the chief surgeons of districts
to execute at once careful inspection of all re-
lief establishments and quarters occupied by
dependent refugees and freedmen under their
jurisdiction, and to perfect such sanitary regu-
lalions as may be deemed necessary to guard as
far as possible against the occurrence of cholera
or other epidemic diseases; and to meet any
extraordinary demands which may arise there
from, he has directed the medical department
of the Bureau to be at all times in readiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19
BOARD OF HEALTH NOTICE.

BY authority of the Board Of Health Of this
city, the following is hereby published = ...:.
benefit OF all concerned:
The Board o. Health, Of the City Of ;.lr&aI-
dria respectfully request the prompt and serious
attention Of the citizens to the following sanitary
and considerations, and ask Their CO.
operation in carrying them out. assuring then;
that it is the determination Of every member or
the Board in his respective district, to do all in
his power t. keep the city in clearly condition,
by enforcing sll the laws in the case made aud
provided. ...... . .t,...-.<.,..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

Es- A CARD.-I respectfully return my sin
eere thanks to the Firemen and citizens gener-
ally, for the very effec,ual aid they rendered me
at the fire on Tuesday night.
Al, lQ-1t e.. e.. BERRY.
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MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND DI
TRICTS
rg1O CONTRACTORS ANDOTHERS.

L a.,
Proposals ara, invited until APr!l - H. i17l
E'r the Leasing Tor t'rnnf years OF the H!eH-
"ndri4 l"n2 ncLud.%s All 81 f. rr" bmd otHet
property. This canat extends from me c'lE ., ~
Alexandria. Fa. 10 the CITY OF Georgetown. -
c. IN The 92rtG h nnnS o tG rot I'd n6io | Gn
The water is from thence "onV"ycd across the
Potomac in q woodeA trough and snrerstruc..
,urn, which IS built on Sralitc rock piers ana
end then by !and int" the POTOMAC ~ A.cHih-
dM'. Ihg following deScriptlon 0; th9 P:rTs Q o.
the "qucduct Is from a rcpor u ny me !;''e Il. -
Ewing. c.q.: Civil Engineer - An abu: ment 4,
built against the Chesapeake: ana ONO lana! '1
Geor@c:own The Alexandra Can"! c2 %
ing AZ this point Is carried across the 1't',nac
on al aqueduct 1907 etlong: IN. aqueduct
was located by surveys made IA 1881. 81 u"
eight piers a. now QUILT are IN water rom 81
to 10 feet deep and founded % to % Zee. bcIo;"
tie surface The abutments and p"rs were al
built in Golfer dams pumped out and dredgcd y
thew are erected in cement and trowcl work
from foundati n: This luxurious c instruction
was the work of several years, with Il large
force engaged r light and day except during p 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE At PUB
Y Lie AUCTION By virtue Of n deed OF
trust from John D. Corsc and vile, 10 the sub
scribcr rs trustee. which Is duly OF record, III
the Clerk office Of the County Court Of Fair
fax county. Va, dac cd the 9th d. Of August,
1893 l shall proceed on SA To hD.iE, the IL
day Of April, 1866 at II 0 clock, N IN from. OF
the Mayors Office in the City 81 AeXandrln.
Va, to offer at public sale. Il LOT OF LAMP.
eitu4te, in the sad County Of Fairfax, o." the
north side OF The Little River Turnpike, aboI.
q hnlfmlc from the said City OF .teHalllr!a.
and contai@inS Hy ,%ryey IhlE = ~ yqy
ACRES, III hEE ROOUS. ana ~ r! W IN ! J.
TWU-AND- A-HALF POLES. This land Is
we'll im.ro. ed for cultivation, and admirably
situated ior market garden.
Terms of <alc:-55O1 in hand, ard the balance
in three equal instruments ~ six, twelve and
Eighteen month";: from the dry Of sale, secured
by the bonds Of the purchaser, with good "cr-
s0na security. benrirg interest,"; the title to be
retained, until the purchase money Is fully pad.
and the property liable to resale, upon failure
by the purchaser t. comply with the terms %
sale Conveyancing and stamps at cost "t pNr-
chaser. FRANCIS j. SNllil,
ap4 cots trustee"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

A negro man, in attempting TO jump ou the
catcher Of locomotive, on the track on
Henry street, this morning, fell and was run
over, and so mangled that his recovery is i'm
possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

Under the Local head, few days ago, We
made few remarks, touching some Of the AID
vertising Agents sent out from divers establish
ments at the North, to procure the publication
of advertisements in the Southern papers, at
slow rates." with "a full investigation into
the affairs Of the newspapers. Here is an IL
-lustration,' from the Marlboro (Md.,) Ga
zette New York Agencies need not send
advertisements to this Office unless accompanied
by the cash. We have lost all we intend to
lose by these swindling concerns There are a
few honorable exceptions, but q large majority
of them are mere cheats -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

sy~ For Miscellaneous Reading see first and
fourth pages of the Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

Es HOUSE FOR KENT-The two-story
:, asssA Frame House, No. III, Duke street, con-
ID nlhg eight rooms, inclusive of kitchen. 1t
~ ~;sa large yard in the rear, and is supplied
S!sh gas and water. Possession given on or be-
-ap 1855 - RICHARD L CAKNE. JR.
oSI-On the morning of the 18th inst, be:
emp hs Ns nG Mppet Haps an JpSE
n.a aChAGE, containing S97 20 and valuable
ia"pers' ne finder will be literally rewarded
:-rPly at this Office. apla-2t
OST.-An ACCOUNT BOOK, with paper
- cover, containing estate accounts The
IWTu oerr will please leave the book with Brent &
"aeties, Attorneys at Law,
SaP l9-3t 81. r. C. SMITH.
t'oR SALE. -, 600 CEDAR POSTS; also. a
ps,,;q quantity of Spoke and Stave Timber. For
PARTICULARS enquire at this Office ap l5st%
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

THE STEAMER THos. CoLLYER This ia
vorite steamer having been thoroughly repaired
has resumed her regular route between this
city and Washington. Capt. Samuel Gedney,
one of ''the Institutions and deservedy a
favorite, is still in command, and under his
directions the boat has been most elegantly and
beautifully reftted. Her saloons and cabins
have been tastefully painted and fitted up in
luxurious style, making the trip to Washington
in her real pleasure. The speed of the boat
is another recommendation being very fast,
while the great care and caution of her expe-
rieuced officers renders everything perfectly safe.
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Va Rim E. LIST.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, APRIL 49,.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
Schr.. Prudence, Combs, Savanna, sack salt
10 W. A Smoot
SAILED. -,
Eteamer A. c. Sinners, Knox, Philadelphia,
BY NJ Eldridga & Co.
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NRAND BENEVOLENT BALL!

On MONDAY NIGHT, the 23d inst, BALL
VII! be given, at the Assembly Rooms, corner
o. o., Royal and King streets, the proceeds OF
Esputa's Celebrated String Band has been en-
gagged, and nothing will be left undone to rem
aeT the bal! attractive and agreeable.
Cards of Omission, One Dollar.
Committee OF ARRANGEMENTS.
d. z. Martin, jr. j NJ. Taylor,
A Z. kell, Thos. Murlaugh,
r.. d. Bayliss, N. Noland
nm :.
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ENIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE.
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
AND
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Assets go ld), SID, W0 WIl
g in the United States !, 100000
FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE,
As, WILLIAM STREET, NEW YORK.
POLICIES ISSUED PAYABLE IN GOLD, STERLING
OR CURRENCY.
Shareholders personally responsible for all
liabilities of the company. .....'
AN Directors Must Be Shareholders
Directors in New York:
F. Cottenet, Henry Grinncl
JOS Gaillard, Alex Hamilton, Jr
E. NJ. Archibald, Z. + Sanderson,
II B. NJ Consul
Alfred Pell Resident Secretary.
Risks taken in the above desirable company
on all descriptions Of preperty, at the lowest
current rates, and policies issued, payable ID
Gold, Sterling, or currency, by
uOOE & WEDDERBURN,A Agents.
nov 3-tf Foot Of Prince st Alcxa., Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-04-19

MARKING INK--For marking Boxes, Bar
lN rels, Bales, &C. Vastly superior to Lamp
Black and Turpentine, or Bcnzene in TOUR
PARTICULARS, viz:
lst. 1t is no trouble to prepare, being always
ready for use.
3D. twill not evaporatc from thepot Or can in
which it is kept, thus saving much.
Sd 1t will not rub off AMI become disfgdred
as the common ink often does.
4th. 1t flows beautifully from the brush, and
IS Is per cent cheaper than thu materials for the
ordinary marking ink can be bought;
A trial by our merchants is earnestly request
ed. Price Sl0O per Gallon. Sold who esalc
and retail by JANNEY II CO., Druggists.
an l2-tf l45 King street
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u0NETARY d. COMMERCIAL.

Money and stocks remain without change
There is continued stringency in the money
.,orket, and but little enquiry for securities =
some transactions in Southern Bank Notes, es-
,scialiy the notes Of the banks Of this State,
N-,;ob NAV be quoted, at hefgures given below.