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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-31

THE DEGREE OF RgBEKAH was conferred on
about twenty ladies at a special session Of
Oriental Lodge, /. o. o. F., on Wednesday
evening last, Past Grand Gersdorff officiating.
There was q large attendance Of ladies and
others who had previously taken the degree,
and much interest was taken in the proceed
tngs. IL is understood that most of the initiates
Will attach themselves TO one or the other OF
the Rebekah Degree Associations, two Of which
are in successful operation, with large mem
bershEp.
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10y GREEN WILLIAMS, Auctioneers.
PARLOR SUITS. FRENCH-PLATE MIRROR,
CHAMBER FURNITURE, az, AT PUBLIC
AUCTION.
On MONDAY, the ID day Of April next, at tee
O'Clock a. m, we shall sell, At the residence Of q
gentleman declining housekee ping, sth street
west, between and X streets north, No. SIT.
viz:
One Dsmask covered Parlor Suit, consisting q
two Sofas Fix Side and two Kasy Chairs,
One hne French plate Mirror.
Msrble-top Center Table and Whatnots,
Brussels Carpets, HRtrack and Ornaments,
File kngravings, French China Tes Set,
One Osk-celoTed Chamber Suit, complete,
Bedstesds, Washstands, Dressing Bureaus.
Bedding, Crockery, Glassware, Nc, &C.
Cooking Stove. Utensils aud Kitchen Requisites,
And many other articles too numerous TO enu-
merate.
Terms cash. GREEN WIBB1AmS,
NIB q AuctioHeers.
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DY n. X. WALSH CO., Aucti sneers
- ass Penns. ave-, corner 10th street

$40 900 WORTH OF DRY GOODS AT Auu-
TON.
The entire Stock OF
BIB. CONNOLLY,
at 24S Pennsylvsnia Avenue, south side, betveea
18th and 18th streets, having decided to close his
business in Washington, will offer ct Auotioa
without reserve for cash, on
MONDAY, APRIL q,
Alto O'Clock, and continue from day day, ct the
hesr, until the goods all sold.
Stock consists of such Goods usually kspt
in . well assorted Dry GoodssHouse.
Blades are particularly invited TO attend
this sale; seats will be arranged for their sspeosx
accommodation.
mZ-4tr NIX. WALSH CO, Aucts
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ITO TIL Z l. A d ! ES,

L II d Il - ~ i u
The Subscribers take pleasure in announcing that
asGeneral Agents, they have completed arrange.
e s{ bf e
GRAYs PATENT LADIES' CRIMPED COL
LARS,
To which they would invite the special attention sf
the ladies' his article is entirely novel in its
ser in the form OF handsome turnover Collar,
crimped or auted as its name indicates and prop-
erly curved TO fit snugly the wesrer's neck BY
eie1t to destroy the sweep or curvature Il becomes
pair of Cuffs It is msnufactured from the same ne
and retains its pearly white appearance, without
soiling, even longer than nicely polished linen
As this Collar is entirely new in the m arkst and
yet s in the hands OF only the larger dealers the
undersigned propose for the present. TIL the Collar
Is more generally introduced, to furnish sample
paid. TO any address on receipt Of IS cents.
81 In g,riEg Post O5scs address, mention To,cH,
County, and State. Address,
NH S-eol5t 81 Devonshire st., Boston.
SALE OF GovERSHENT COAL AT ALEX
CatsC QSarteyma!ter's QHce, Depot Of Washington,l
Washington, ID. c., March ig, 1855
About seven thousand q ,OoO) tons Of Govern
ANTHRACITE COAL.
on hand at Alexandria. Va, Is offered for sale at
eight (6) dollars per ton In quantities of not less
than % ton. TO be delivered to purchasers At
the Government Coal Yard.
delivery of the coal.
nsstshsss s e snshs'' 'hsaG ED
M at Sixth street wharf II this R siiEi
misdtsp3 Depot Of Washington.
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AUCTION SALES.
lFs- oAer Asetsea Sd,es see fssra poss.I
RY J. O. MoaUIRI co., Asctis.ssrs.
CHAHcERY SALE OF VALUABLE PROPER.
TY NEAR Tn CITY

The attention VI the pub C as inyIssi to chan
cery sale Of acres Of LAND to axe phase IN the
I'm day OF April, at IL clock m at the Auction
heo~s OF J: z. McGuire Co., Of which TAU par
ucuiars Will be found in the advcrtissDent 10 tae
National Intelligenoer on Mondsy, "wednesday
and Friday. -
This land Is we'll known a. the property Of the
late William n Morrison, ESQ, xnd lies ABOUT
Tour miles from the limits Of the city, nssr tas sec
that road and the Rock Greek road. The trsct Is
ssuse,sspno,e 81 being divided into q panser OF
branch running through 1t. ana 10 nelr ~ not
travsrsed BY the located route Of the
Point of Rocks.
Access to the property is By the 7th street road.
turning on to the right at the second toll gate.
m Sl.AotR -
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RY wARDwELL HAYS, Aucts.; Georgetown.
STOCK OF A ORoOKERY AND GLASSWARE
STORE At AUCTION.
On TUESDAY hORNIEG April 5. at 10 o'clock,
We will sell at the Store Of o. W. King, Ne. 100
High street, above Gay, Georgetown,s stock OF
Orockery, Glass and other wares, CONSISTING Of
Toilet Ware, Covered and ncOvered Dishes
PlsteJ, Pitchers, Bowls. Goblets
Tumhlers, Wine Glasses. Fruit Bowls
Cestors, Kerosene Lamps
A nd other Goods 20 which call the attention
OF housekeepers and dealers.
n. B.-The fixtures Of store Ct private sale.
m 90 ST. WARDWELL & HAYS, Aucts.
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IRON LONDON. -Dtskens' Works, is vsls. |;
! London: B.eon5 kss.ys, I vol. London.
senRs and sonnets; London Words from the Poets;
London. The World before the Deluxe: London.
mis- FRANoK TAYLOR.
ESOR SALE-2e,0o0 extra choice Hardy perpstual
II BIeeming ROSES, ORNAMENTAL PLANTS
kinds known IN Europe end America. A. JAR.
DIN, rierist, 18th, corner Of n, Washingt D. O.
M rsssissd ~ ESLKSoLDS 1xfsx6f iTi
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10y @. ". B0TELER. Auctioneer,
~ $40 street, between 10th and lllh SITS.

R1 y. ". bOTELEh. Auctioncer,
- $40 street, between 10th and llth SITS.
TWO BRICK DWELLING HOUSES ON 18TH
STBEET. NEAR THE AVENUE, AT AUO-
on WEDNESDAY AFTEpNooN Ami, Ish ..
CLOCK, shall sell, on the premises, part OF Lot
No. 8, IN Square 81, together with the improve
ments thereen consisting OF two sub5tsntia three
story brick dwelling houses, each containing Il
rooms. with back buildings, and embracing all the
modern conveniences.
These desirable dwellings each front % feet sx
inches on l2th str eet. between north and ID SITS,
With depth Of IS feet inch TO alley. Title To-
disputsbls.
Terms: One-half cash residue on q credit offs
and II months, notes 70 bear interest satisfactorily
secured.
Convey anciss and stamps at purchasers cost.
m I'D G. W B0TELER, yR., Auct.
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SUSPICION OF LARCENY.-Yester1ay lay, Robert
Tasco, negro, was offering a pair OF shoes for
sale on Pennsylvania avenue. Oficer Crump
asked him where he got them, and Tasco told
conflicting stories, and Crump told him he
would have 70 20 70 the station. Tasco left
the shoes and ran. The officer captured him
after long chase, and took him TO the station
house, where he had a hearing before Justice
Eorsell, who sent the prisoner to Jail for a
further hearing. The shoes are valued at 81,
and are kept at the station 70 be identified.
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GROVER s.-No play -.oer should fail to wit
ness the hne representation OF "The Sea of
Ice, or THIRST for Goldr ~ Growers as IL is
to b. Withdrawn 10 make way for other novel;
ties Mrs Agnes Perry is a fine actress. and
Is isely TO become a fayorite with the WASH
ingjOn public
CAHTERBURY.-Last night of the great sensa-
ton On ANA OF THE Harp of Erin or the Fe-
mans Triumphant and Ireland Free" and
other attractive features Of the progra nme OF
the week Just closing
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FOR SALE AND RENT.

LOB f SALE The e9mmodieus and extensive
L HOUSE and GROUNDS located at the north
east corner Of North Capitol and Boundary streets,
property is us feet on North Capitol street and
az feet on Boundary street, with large brick dwell
ing house and outhou SEES, and has extensive wine
cellars OF costly character. Terms easy. Apply
to Mrs, NINA UHLMAE, on the premises, or to
FRED. W. JONES, Attorney at Law, 9Th street,
between and cts. NH % cow
EQR RENT-Two elegant STORES and Dwell
y LING No. 2S3 street. between 10th and 18th
streets lately occupied by NJ. K Walsh Money
Loan once. They are well suited for the Grocery
Beer Restaurant, being located next door TO Har
yeys Steamed Oyster Saloon. and having fine
large Summer Garden: The Stores would be rent
ed singly if desired. The Dwelling part contains
six very desirable rooms, and TO q good tenant
would be rented, with or without either of the
Stores, ct Q low rent. Apply to
.- Nj. K, WALSH Il CO..
No. ass Pennsylvania avenue,
mn Alw Corner 10th street.
EOR SALE-Three new HOUSES, with rooms
each, on Eth street, near Maryland Avenue.
terms: $50 cash; balance $50 per month One on
OstTeet, near 18th, with rooms; two small Houses
on virginia avenue, near 10th street; one new
brick mouse, with 10 rooms, 18th street, nesr q
street north am all Brick. with rooms, on 18th
street, near III a large three story Brick House,
with rooms, On 10th street, near n largo Frame
noufe, win rooms, on l. street, near 10th street
The four last described houses are desirably loca
tsa N ne poTfssEp Rsrs 81 the city Apply e
door north OF Pa. av. NH l9-lm
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by THOMAS BOWLING; Aaet.; GsorsetOvn,
Gf66ssp wEsSE EEb hksSr uu
dc, &c. AT AUCTION.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, April sth, at 10
O'Clock, will sell, at the Hotel of A. Giles. No.
80 Bridge street, near tho Aqueduct Bridge,
Georgetown, general assortment Of
Household Furniture
Wagon and Harness
One excellent Cow
An assortment Of excellent LIQUORS
Bar Fixtures. Range, 4 no. top Buggy
One Wheeler Wilson's Sewing Machine, &c.
Terms cash.
m29 THOs. BOWLING, Auct.
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PUBLIC SALE.
a Attorney fer the owner. will sell az public
sale, on the premises, on TUESDAY. April 5, at II
O'Clock m, IL fair IL net the next fair day,
hour, 1854 scres Of LAMB.
This Land is not re than Ia or miles from the
railroad station Beltsyflle, in Prince Georges
county, Md. lie In q healthy locality, good neigh
borhood with good roads About 50 acres il ara
BILE land, the balance heavily wooded; the farm 10
well watsred. the soil IL Of good quality, and the
vood very valuable, Its proximity 70 the railroad
renders it desirable place TO one doing business
in Washington or Baltimore desiring . country
home. Persons are invited to view the property
and 10 atte nd the sale the owner is determi ned
TO sell. Mr.. JOHN x. HARRISON, living near,
SHELBY CLARE, Attorney at Law,
m 2l-td Upper Marlboro, Nd.
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HORSE SToLEN.-Mr. Hunts stable, at
cameron Mills, was broken open last night
and one OF his horses stolen therefrom. This
morning the thief was oyertaken near Dr.
Aason's, on the Telegraph road. He was
uriYlng two horse wagon, one of the horses
belng the one stolen from Mr.. Hunt. He was
mace TO "face about with his team, but on
coming TO thicket he jumped out and made
Ms escape. The wagon contained a number
OF tocIs- monkey wrench, brace and bit. pair
OF EauntIets, fine oyercoat, and other articles,
al supposed 70 have been stolen. The wagon
was taken 10 Cameron Mills by Alfred Rob.
erts, the gentleman who oyerhauled the thief
alexandria Journal.
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EEETRAL HALL, .s4r
" Corner Pennsylvsnia av. and lith street. 5.
Over Nasleb Auction Rooms.
For rent by the day, week, or month, Ter Con
certs. Lectures, Balls, &c.
FOR terms appiy On Tho preaisse: Of
jan aa NAGL1 90,
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I3PRoVRMEsT OF PIPETowy.-Recently. the
site or the Engineer Camp, above the NAVY
ard Bridge, has grown mp into a considera-
bic place, known as Pipetown, and at present
there are completed or in course OF erection
about thirty houses there. Fourteen of these
are on 18th street east, nine on L street south,
and the others on Il street south. All of these
buildings are two storied frames, OF nve rooms
each, and doubtless as the commencement has
been made we may soon hear OF other i'm
proyements going mp in this section. Most OF
these houses were erected by Mr.. Thomas Z.
Clarke, Of the Sixth Ward.
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RY JAS. c. MCGUIRE a CO., AuOtiOnssrs.

RY JAS. c. MCGUIRE Co., Auotionssrs.
TWO SMALL BRICK AMP ONE FRANZ
HOUSE, NEAR NAVY YARD BRIDGE.
On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, April 4, ct s
O'Clock, on the premises, we shall sell Lot n. in
Square Co., fronting IS feet 18th street east,
running back III feet 90 alley, improved by
small Brick AMI one Frame House. The location
of this property renders IL suitable for butcher
dairy man. There is also good spring OF water
on the lot
Terms One half cash; bal ance in six and twelve
months, with interest, secured on the premises.
ConveysDcing at purchasers expense.
m y dts J.e. MCGUIRE 90, Aucts.
by JAS. o. MCGUIRE co., Auotioneers.
STOCK SALE
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON, April "a. at
O'Clock, at the auction rooms. we shall SELL
$500 Corporation Of W arlington six Per cent.
Quarterly Stock
100 Corporation Of washington six Der cent
Semi annual Steck
80 Corporation Of Washington Five per osat.
Quarterly Stock
zoo Washington and Gsorgetovn Railroad
Coupon Bonds
900 Virginia state Stock
1900 Tennessee state Stock
0e North Carolina State Stock
loo N issouri State Stock
loo shares National Express and Trsnsperts-
1000 First Mortgage Manassas Gap Railrssl
Bonds. eve yesrs Interest
600 United States 1ive-twenT bonos.
NH . dis 10. hoeUIREsk oe.iAuss.
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RT NAGLE q CO., Auctiepeers.
II salesreoms No. 267 Pennsylvanis avenue,
corner Of 18th street,

A PRIVATE SALE-ROUND HOUSE Ho-
"A TEL, situated on the Lessburg Pike, u, miles
from Alexandria, and "a miles from Washington
The Hotel 10 in excellent order and contai rs te-
liol rooms and kitchen. Twenty acres OF good land
attached TO same. The property will be sold low
a. the proprietor is going North.
NH Is EAGLE CO., Auctioneers
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-09-29
NEW STORE AND NEW GOODS.
YegaI
PETITION FOR PARTITION.

Daniel Moon, Wilson Moon, and Elizabeth Moon,
ps Sarah Grest Samuel ~ Greist COrwb NJ
Brown and Sarah Eleanor Vail
Superior Court of Montgomery County, Ohio
Case No. 354T. Petition for Partition
SARAII GREiST, samuel Z. Greist aud Sarah
- Eleanor Vail, residents Of Montgomery county,
Ohio, and Corwin NJ. Brown. resident of the Stale
of Missouri. You are hereby notified that on the
Sd day of september A. ID. 1866 petition was
filed In the Superior Court of Montgomery county,
Ohio by Daniel Moon, Wilson Moon ard Elizabeth
Moon, against you, demanding partition of the
following described real estate, situate IN The
County OF Montgomery and state Of Ohio. The
north end and an equal third part Of the east hall
of section No. 10 town and range ., bttWten the
Miami River, and bounded as follows viz begin
ming at "A stone ON the northeast OF said section.
thence south on the section line - chains and 81
links 10 a stone; thence $40 W 4O chains aud ~
links 10 u stone thence 80 % chains and e.
links to stone ON the north line Of said section
thence $40 on the section line ~ chains and IS
links to the place Of beginning containing liz anu
1890 acres more or loss.
And that at the next term Of said Court held
after 40 days from the date OF the first publication
of this notice, application will be made by the said
petitioners for order that partition may be
made of said premises,
DANIEL MOON,
WILSON MOON and
ELIZABETH MOON.
ADAM CLAY Att'N
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-09-29
LEGAL NOTICE.

4 EWIS GWINNER, Of the city OF Richmond.
II indiana, will take notice that Margaret
Gwinner, Of Montgomery county, state OF Ohio,
did, on the i2th day of September, 4. d. 1865, nle
her petition in the Superior Court OF said county
and state against the said Lewis Gwinner and
Frederick Gwinner individually and as admins
traitors OF Arnold Gwinner, deceased, Frederick
PAnsing and Francisco Pansing, his wife, John
Kurz, William McAnany aud Isaac 1rCYer, de
mandlng dover In part Of the northeast quarter
Of sec 10 town g range e, in Miami township, m
said county, containing acres and 81 perches o.
land and In another parcel Of land in said quarter
section, containing acres and 40 perchCs OF
land and in in-lot No IS on kerchers plat OF the
town of MlAmisburg, In said county and state, as
the widow OF Arnold Gwnner, late OF said ooun-
w. deceased
And the said Lewis Gwinner is notified that he
Is required 10 appear and answer said petition On
or before the third Saturday after the 25h day OF
October, A. ID. 1866
MARGARET GWINNER.
LOWE NAuERrH, a II. A. HoUE, Attys.
seI2d1aW6
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-09-29
SHERIFF'S SALE OF A HOUSE AND
LOT IN ALEXANDERSNILLE, ON
PARTITION.

Philip Eicher ct al vs.. Michael Eicher ct al.
Superior Court, Montgomery County, CASE No 33s1
IN pursuance Of an order of sale issued from the
II Superior Court within and for the county OF
Montgomery, and TO me directed | will Oner at
public sale at the door of the Court House in the
City of Dayton, on
Saturday September 30, 1866,
At two O'Clock P. NJ, the following described real
estate, tO-wit; Situate in Montgomery county.
Ohio, and section No. 1b township one ~, range
six 49,, MRS; Beginning ut the corner OF
said section, running AN eastwRrdly course along
the north boundary line Of said section lG4 rods ,
Wardly agreeably with said county line tgis rods
to the place of beginning containing % square
rods. Tho above described premises have been
appraised at three hundred dollars and cannot
sell for less than two-thirds Of that amount Terms
of sale-one-third down; one-third in one year
and one-thiTd in two years, with interest frOm
date; the deferred payments to be secured by
mortgage on the premises
o. @. II. DAVIDSON, Sheriff
A. CLAY, Attorney. au25dests
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-09-29
@PLMrIDLD
Livery Stable Property
/ IN MIANIsBURG, FOR SALE, BY
ORDER OF COURT.

InN SATURDAY, the 18th day Of OCTOBER,
" 1865 At two O'Clock ?. ~, at HORrHER'S
HOTEL in the town Of Miamisburg, Ohio, win
he sold 10 the highest bidder, the following real
estate as the property Of Leroy Caskey, deceased,
tO-Wit, situate in the county Of Montgomery and
state OF Ohio being 10 No. ls on the original plat
OF tho town OF Miamisburg, in said county. Said
property 10 be sold free OF dover
Appraised free OF dover, at ............ 81 400
And cannot sell for less than tyO-thirds thereof.
Terms Of sRle-One- third cash on day Of sale;
third In one, and one-third In two years there
AfteT; deferred payments 10 bear interest, and TO
be secured by mortgage on the premises.
AMANDA A. CASKEI,
Administratrix OF Leroy Caskey, deceased.
ADAM CLAY, Attorney. selidaaWt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-17

The Court then adjourned till tomorrow
morning.
. The Judge Advocate stated that he would
conclude the evidence for the prosecution en-
Monday next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-17

AzzzA FOR RENT OR LEAsE.--The three
g#TA story BRICK d YELLING, No 10, Fair
fax street, in good order and supplied with water
and .gas. Possession given lst day Of Marc],
ncxt. Apply at No, SC, corner Eng and Roya
Sweets ~ !7->lWtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-17

Yesterday evening Henry D. Cooke, esq, of
the firm of Jay Cooke & Co., entertained a
large number of journalists and newspaper cor
RESPONDENTS at his residence in Georgetown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-17
DROF. GUILLAUME FOUCHE

EB1lOT. . C1LTE CuT -----
announces that he has commenced the second
quarter Of his
DANCING SCHOOL.
Days and hours Of tuition SIS formerly.
Two New Observation-Disclosures Schottish,
and Frska, will be taught.
Applications can bemade ct the School House,
or, in my absence, names and address can be
left at the Magnolia House.
GUILLA UI5E TOUCH
Teacher in the Naval Academy,
jan lift Annapolis, Nd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-17
A LEXANDRIA WATER COMPANY.

a LEAAN DNLA W = WINK
4 special DIVIDEND Of 635 cents per share will
be paid to the following stockholders on de-
Adam, T. Burchel, ". 9. Cazenove Trustee,
". ]. Cox, Ann Dempsey, y. 4. Duncan,
Ann Il Fitzhugh, J. J. Fowler, L. Gentberger,
S. N. Garwood E. S. Hough, Trustee, Elizabeth
Hammii, Jane Johnson, n. 4. Lugen beel, L.
c. Lieberman, Samue; Miller, +. II. Miller,
trustee, John S. Miller Caroline Massey, Mary
d. Massey, John r 7 point, T. Il. Peirpoint,
r. F. Roberts, Han, "a Roberts, Jonathan
Roberts, John 4 Roa~ 5 Estate, G. G. Sroot,
NJ G. Underwood, jam Tansant, John Van
SAINT, Andrew Wyle.
ian l5-d3t r. JOHNSTON, Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-17

Bre7et Major John Vansant, Assistant Sur
geon, y. S. Army, has been relieved from duty
in the Military Division Of the Gulf, and order
ed to report for duty to the commanding gene
raj Of the Department Of Arkansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-17
DIED.

In Alexandria, on The 18th inst, WILLIAM
DULANY, infant son Of N. D. and S. L. Ball.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-01-17


FAIRFAX COUNTY COURT, which met on
Monday, adjourned on Tuesday evening. There
were but few in attendance The Court trans
acted good deal Of probate business, and dis
charged two negroes who were tried for larce-
ny. The case Of VIM. Mcdonnell, charged with
homicide, was continued until the next term,
and bail refused. There was q free fight, !"
outside Of the Court on Monday afternoon,
caused by bad whiskey, and too much of it,
and the result was, cut heads and bloody noses
The following Post Offices appointments, in
Virginia, have been made Montross, West
moreland county Mrs Hannah Newton, post
mistress, vice, J. W. Gadsley. Margaret A.
Deacon, postmistress, Tappahaunock, Essex
county, Va, vice T. A. Dobyns declined. At
Falmouth, Stafford county, Charles S. Helm,
postmaster, vice j. r. Feldin, declined. At
Theological Seminary, Fairfax county, (uear
Alexandria, Miss Frances Sparrow, postmis
tress, vice VIM. Sparrow, decline d,
Bishops Simpson, Ames, James and Kings
ley, Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, &C.
companied by preachers of the Baltimore Ar
nual Conference, visited Washington yesterday.
The evening trains from Baltimore also brought
several other distinguished ministers. During
the meeting of the Methodist Conference in
February, it is expected that the annual re-
ligious anniversaries will be largely attended.
TIE WEATHER continues cold, the ground
covered with snow, and ice all around. Sleigh
ing now is good and we observe many people
enjoying themselves and many horses suffering
in proportion. There is a great deal of ice in
the river, but being much broken up, the steam
boats force their way through The trips Of
the Potomac mail boats are regularly made.
The Fredericksburg Ledger states that the
petition praying for another railroad line from
Washington to Richmond, mentioned in Mon
days Gazette, is, doubtless, the work Of
Masssrs Williams 4 Co., hardware merchants.
This firm promised this in an advertisement
some months ago. y
The Washington Star says THE fashion
able circles Of Washington are just now much
interested and excited oyer the soon to take
place wedding Of Mrs. Stephen \. Douglas to
Major Robert Williams, i. S. A, and Assis
tan5 Adjutant General on the regular stat.
:Bre7et Major John Vansant, Assistant Sur
geon, u. S. Army, has been relieved from duty
in the Military Division Of the Gulf, and order
ed to report for duty to the commanding gene
raj Of the Department of Arkansas.
Yesterday evening Henry D. Cooke, ESQ.,, Of
the firm OF Jay Cooke & Co., entertained a
large number Of journalists and newspaper cor