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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

T OUDOUN LAND FOR SALE.-furs: sh.
/ to decree of the Circuit Court OF L:er >
doun county, rendered at the April Term, 1868.
in the case Of Heason rs. Heaton, AID others
On Saturday, the 2,,d day Of Jnne, 1867 ct !:
o'clock M, in front of PurcelPs Store, Purcell
vile, Va, the undersigned commissioners th7f,~
in named, will sell, separately, at Public. ku:
ton, to the highest bidder, the following IiIc%;
.of Land SIS
The "O' NEAL Tract, containing ONEHDI
DRED AND THIRTY THREE ACRES, ani'
the "P1GGoTr Tract" adjoining, conteirin:r.
ONE On H iJS ACRES.-Thee' said Trcct5
of Land are situated on the road leading fro.c
Purcellvile to the Goose Creek Meeting.hous:.
about one mile from eachplace, half-a-mlle SOU.
of the crossing Of the Smokers Gap and 3erli2
Turnpkes, and three miles from MERGERS .Ce-
pot. on the Alexandria, Loudoun q Hampshire
Railroad in the most fertile part of the Loudouti
Valley. The Land is well watered, under goot
fencing, in fine condition, and has on 1t SUIT
cheney of TIMBER.
The improvements on the tract first naLleG.
consist of comfortable DWELLING tsss
HOUSE, with all the necessary out-build- .4ssELI
ms, except the barn, the walls of which err
standing. The Orchard is large and confirm
every variety of we'll selected fruit
TRIMS OF SALE.-One-ffth of the purchca-
money in cash, on the day of sale, one tf;.; ca
the confirmation by the court of the sale c.
sales, one-ffth in one year, one fifth In two Ee-:
and the remaining fifth in three years fror, ;EeL
confirmation. The purchaser or purchasers. *
give bonds for the deferred payments. peg n:
interest from the DAY Of sale and the title e -
retained until all the purchase money shal. &C
paid. HENRY HEE%CI!:
Commissioner, Lecsburc, L
NV S-7owlw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

An unsuccessful attempt was made last night
10 effect an entrar ce into the shoe store OF MIR.
C. w. Clifford, on King street, near the corner OF
Pitt. The thief b I'D climbed upon the top OF
the Show window, on King street, but In his
efforts to raise u window III the second story,
made so much noise that the inmates were
arou sed and put on their guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

The police were put on the lookout this
morning tol thief, who it was asserted, had
stolen passage chandelier from the establish
ment of MIR. VIM. Cogan, while that gentleman
was at his breakfast. After considerable run
ming around, the missing article was brought
back by an employee Of Mr.. Cogan, who had
carried it to Il lady house for her inspection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

Mr.. Anthony Moran. has commenced the
work of repairing the damage done his building
on King ST., by the late fire, and Messrs. Brown
& Berry, have had for some time laborers
eu ployea in clearing the burnt space adjoining
Mr.. Moran S, preparatory to erecting handsome
brick stores thereon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
Ar. TATLOls 81 co.,

IT = y NJ. 7 Il IIUIt @ w,
No. AZ, Centre Market Space, *
Are now receiving their third large purchase of
NEW DRESS GOODS, among which arc q
large and beautiful stock of Worsted md Silk
Grenadines ard Heraanis, from 30 ceEts IN to
SIPS per yard.
FRENCH JACONETTS and ORGANIZES,
from 371 to IS cents per yard.
Mozambique, Leno Cloths, White. Ground
Apacas, Grape, Martz, Grape Imperial, Bera-
ges, Summer Poplins, with many other nev anG
desirable Dress Goods.
MOURNING GOODS in al the Jew styles
and qualities, and at low prices.
WHITE GOODS in every variety.
Also, large and beautiful stock of LADIES'
SILK and CLOTH WRAPPINGS.
Hoop Skirts. Kid Gloves, New Hamburg,
Edgings, &C., sc.
Washington, my 4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

We understand that there is project OIL
hare, which we hope may eventuate success
fully to- erect a handsome building on the site
of Sarepta Hall, including the lots of Messrs.
G. N. Taylor and G. E. French. The upper
stories to be used rs public Hall and Lodge
Cor the Odd Fellows and the, first story to be
fired I'D as stores
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

Al a meeting of the guardians Of the Free
School, held yesterday evening, Rev. c. c.
Biting was elected President, and R. L, Carne,
IT., Secretary. 1t was resolved that the Board
visit the school on Monday morning next, and
that the Committee on the Free School, Of the
CityCounci, be invited to attend. The Board re-
solved to hold monthly meetings. land to exercise
ali the power vested in them, to make the
school what it was intended it should be by its
founder, George Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
GAVE YOUR MONEY!
OLD TIMES HAVE RETURNED

HEAD QUARTERS FOX TEE SEASUL'
RE-EsTABLIsHED At THE ''oLD sTIND
NO. 100, KING STREET,
SIMON WATERMAN, PROPEIIToR.
Having no idea of leaving Alexandria, 1 am
now prepared, with full and complete assort-
rnent Of GENTS AND BOYS CLOTHING
ofthe latest styles and best manufacture, to fill
all orders at prices that defy competition. This
is no. all, that better suits of clothing cal De
procured at the "Old Stand" for less money
than at any other establishment in the city it is
equally true, respecting Gents Furnishing
Goods in general, a complete assortment o. which
is now being received.
The patrons OF the "Old Stand" citizens, So
journers and the public at large are cordially
and fraternaly invited to call and verify the
truth Of the above. Seeing is believing"
SIMON WATERMAN,
an 19-tf leo King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

REMEDY FOR CHoLERA-Th following cx
tract from the letter ola clergyman to the Lord
Lieutenant of ireland presents very simple,
and, he says, ehectual preventive of cholera, as:
we'll as a remedy ofgreat power:
The preventive is simple-a teaspoonful OF
powdered charcoal taken three Or four times a
week, in cup ofcofee OF other liquid in the
morning. When attacked with cholera, mix
ture of an ounce Of charcoal, an ounce of lauda,
mum and an ounce Of brandy or other spirits may
be given, as follows, after being we'll shaken.
a teaspoontul every five minutes. In halt an
hour | have known this etfectually to relieve
and stay the disease. As the patient becomes
better, the mixture may be given at longer ln-
tervals. [ have known patient IN the blue
stage, and collapsed, perfectly recovered in a
few hours.
The charcoal was tried as preventive on d
large plantation in the Maurtius, and but a
single individual out Of eight hundred was lost.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
The WASHINGTON CANAL IMPROVEMENT

The WASHINGTON CANAL IMPROVEMENT
The Washington Star says :" Yesterday the
work Of excavating the eastern section of the
canal was commenced, under the direction ct
the contractor, Mr. P. Farquhar. The first
thing doue vas to throw up dan just South
of the mouth Of the Tiber, which enters the
canal ct 3rd street. and simultaneously num-
Der of hands at other places along the line com
lncnced to work
The fact that great numbers Of people are
out of employment at this time Was shown by
the crowds IF men, white and black, on the
ground in quest of work from the contractor
a urge number Of contrabands we're present,
and at one time some dread of disturbance was
created from their seeming disposed to take
possession Of the job anyhow. They seized
possession Of load OF shovels brought to the
canal, and were with difficulty dispossessed of
them, and afterwards threw stoues at some Of
the laborers engaged in digging The police,
however: prevented any serious difficulty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
ap4-tf n. T.. corner King and Royal s.

TCE! &c !!
G. z
Having perfected arrangements with respon-
sponsiblc gentlemen at Gardner, Maine, for
furnishing me regularly with excellent
NORTHERN ICE,
I am now prepared to supply the citizens Of AL
exandra daily With such quantities as they may
desire Hotels and Restaurants supplied upon
as favorable terms as can be obtained in the
city. Orders left at the Drug Store of W. l..
ton Streets will be promptly filed
ap 4-tf 4. c. ATWELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

~ Permit me 10 second the vicws expressed
in . cerC, IN yesterdays GAZETTE, in reference
o The election OF Capt. Stewart, Tor Sheriff.
l:ncr o. 10 man in tie community who will
give arcl: general satisfaction, anG who the
people wonlc lake greater delight in having. |
understand that the Captain will have no trouble
:-nateveS If giving til? required bond-ha ing
ne asaarance Of some Of our most substantial
mer or that point. let us then With unanim:-
y elect Cerl. g. Encse capabiiity, experience
enc :-no;:n Integrity so we'll fit MIN for the po-
Sitio.l .z0J:;G ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
g1ARY g. GOINNERC1AL.

There ca continued @tringency in the money
norkes nd put little enquiry for securities =
Come transactions il Southern Bank Notes, es-
,,eciaIl7 the notes Of tie banks of this State
~ ma, IN ouot>d at tne figures given below.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
LATER FROM EUROPE.

The steamship China from Liverpool on the
2Sth, viz Queenstown on the 29th has arrived
at Halifax.
The Cotton market is dull and had slightly
declined. Midd]ing Uplands about l43al5.-
Breadstuffs dull. Provisions fiat. :
It is stated that Austria has definitely de-
termined upon adopting energetic military
measures in Venetia. The reform hill passed
the House Of Commons by majority Of five.
German news conflicting There was consid-
cradle uneasiness as to relations between Aus
tria and Italy, but the Italian Government de-
MES having any warhke intentions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

5ALr1MoFE, IIay Flour firm Wheat
irn; sales o. eco bushels Of Pennsylvania red
81 81 IS. Corn active and i'm; white e5a86 cts;
yellow S3a6; Oats fi.m. Provisions buoyant.
'estern lord q cts. Sugar quiet Whiskey
dull; Pennsylvania 50 Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

REV IoRT, Say 7.-Flour--S.ato advanced
l0p2G; Southern $40 25alG 50. Whe,.t la2 cts.
y2Iter. Corn quiet. io.'', firm; market excited
"nd unsettled Lard firm. WAiskey dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

TABLE SYRUP, sUGAR sc,
Beautiful Bri ght Brown Sugar, Extra Golden
Syrup, Crushed Granulate.', B. and Q: extra
Sugars, just received aaed for sale at prices to
suit the times by
+. r. JANNEY,
ap2-tf Corner Prince and Pltt streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

In the Washington Circuit Court yesterday,
the Jury rendered a verdict in the case of Mrs.
Maria J. Hutton against the Washington and
Georgetown Railroad Company of $4,000 dam
ages for the plaintiff. In reference to the claim
OF 81 900 for expenses incurred for medical at
tendance, &C. the court had instructed the
jury that if she was married woman at the
time OF the injury, she could incur no such liza
bili,ies, as such expenses would create an obi
CATION on the part of her husband, but not on
her part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
AUCTION SALES.
DUBLIC SALE OF

l. AACaoI1I 4s4l1hA1 s4IS4< p
!, Under authority of a decree Of Che Gi:c.is
Court Of Fairfax County, Va, rendered 1T tn:
June term, 1860, in the suit Of Carter rs. Lcoi:
u. and others, the undersigned, Commissioner9
therein named will, on Monday, the 4th deg Of
June, 1857, at IL o'clock, NJ, Chat being coui:
day at the front door Of the Court House G.
ssld county OF Fairfax, offer at public auctior,
that portion OF the valuable tract land callet
$50 ACRES. This land lies partly in the cour-
.ty of Fairfax and partly in the county Of Prime
William The portions situated in the respec-
tive counties will be sold separately. The Erc-
l Iest independent line Of the Manassas G,.S
Railroad passes by, or through the tract, and I:
is near a contemplated depot. Tho land is Coz
siGercd the very best and most productive il
that region of country, and is Of the red cley
soil there held in such high estimation, ana i
we'll adapted to the production of all kinds Co.
grain and grasses. There is an abundance o.
wood on the land, and tits proverbially health
Tie buildings are comfortable 80"
TERMS OF SALE.-Ten per cent. OF "a
purchase money,to be paid in cash, on the dsy Q:
Gale, as deposit, to be forfeited on the failure c.
the purchaser to complete his purchase; the res"
idue Of the purchase money to be paid in throe
months from the day Of sale, to be secured oy
the bonds of the purchaser, and the title to De
retained until the purchase money is fully paid.
the land to be re-sold, at the risk of the purchc
ser, upon his default. ut any time to pay tn
cash deposit or the deferred instalments. Coz?
yeyancing and stamps at cost Of purchase.
FRAN CTS L. SMITH,
MATTHEW HARRISON,
on 71-aot. Comm re of S-is
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UOK TIE HARVEST OF 1866.
]. P. BARTdoLoW & CO..
NO 25,s KING STREET,
between Water and Union,

DSLWSSu w htSF huo Z 4loH'
NE# 800 LEXANDRIA, VA,
Sole agents for the celebrated Buckeye Reap
err and Mower; Wcodss Reaper and Glover !;
Balls Reapsr and Mower.
The reputation Of the above mechines is
world wide. No comment is necessary at our
hands. We are prepared to prove them the
best machines in use. Circulars and catalogues
ready for Distribution.
Revolving Hay Rakes,
Grain Cradles,
Wheel RaEes, i,
Grass and Grain Scythes,
Wire Tooth Cleaners,
Horse Huy Forks,
Hand I.cke;,
Hay Forks,
Scy the Snaths.
MILESTONE,
Rides,
Eriar Scythes, r,
Hay Knives,
GraCs HOOKS,
Corr Ilniy.s,
&c., &C.,
J. P. 3ARTAOLOW s. CO., ss
No 25 King ST., Alexandria, Ia,
my2-tf and 55S. 18th ST., Washington, D. c.
M AH' NJ a J ,
ASo'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

TIE TIsI MARKET. The supply of fish
u Fish Town, to-day, is fair and the demand
rora lbc country has increased. Shad sold this
incoming 81 from Sl2. 5JaSlt per hundred; Her
ring Fl from IS to S. PEI thousand; Otfal Fish
scarce and himh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

IOTICE.-N office is hereby given that APP
~ plcaton will be made to the County Court
of Fairfax county, on the first day of the May
term (ncxt) thereof, to appoint five freeholders
(any three or moro to act,) to ascertain just
compensation to the owners Of land upon the
line of the ALEXANDRIA s. FREDERICkS-
BURG r. r., in Fairfax county, for such Of the
said lands as are proposed to be taken by said
road for its purposes.
DULANY & BALL, .
ap 18-1aw4w Attorneys for A. s. +. R. R..
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Mt 0 T T G. E

n
The subscribers lave received during the
past few days fine stock Of
NEW GOODS,
purchased for cash, and, we believe very chep
We take this occasion to express our thanks
to our friends for the friendly and substantial
greeting they have given us since opening our
doors.
We hope from time to time to make such ad-
ditons to our stock as will keep it full and COM
plcte, and render it unnecessary for our citizens
to 60 elsewhere to make their purchases.
We extend q cordial invitation to our friends
both in town and country to favor us with q
call, or to send US their orders
IT. OUR TERMS ARE CASH. "?s
WILMER q SLAYMAkER,
cOrnor kinoa and Pova1 SIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
CODA WATER SODA WATER
w. L. MILBURN & BRO,
s....- u p TT q u SM g

n. Z. corner of King and Washington sts.,
inform the ladies and gcntlemcn Of Alexandria
and vicinity that their Soda Fountains having
been thoroughly repaired and reset for the sum
mer, are now supplying superior article Of
CARBONIC ACID GAS WATER
Their list of newly prepared syrups comprises,
Lemon Vanilla, Strawberry, Raspberry, Sarsa,,
parlla, Orange, Pineapple. Ginger, Cream, and
all others ever found at Soda Fountains.
Pure Drugs, Chemicals, and Fancy Articles
always on hand. my 4-tf ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

COMMISSIONERS OF ELECTION The County
Court yesterday made the following appoint
ments Of Commissioners and Conductors of the
election tc be held on Thursday, the Gath inst. ::
First Histrict-San4uel Baker, George C..
Hewes, G. W. holland, L. D. Harmon, and W.
R. Howard, Commissioners; aud I. B. Love
.ioy, Conductor
Second Distriot-John 7. Armstrong, Lewis
Stein, J. L, Dyson, John T. Taylor, and H. J..
Simpson, Commissioners and S. Beach, Con
ductor
Third District-Robert Bel!, j. G. Clark, G..
a. Ware, 4. G.. Harmon, and P. G. Uher,
Commissioners; and G. r. Grimes, Conductor.
Fourth District-Wm Arnold, H. S. Mar
tin, w. H. Massey, W. N. Berk!ey, and A. j..
Fleming, Commissioners and \. j. Ogden,
Conductor.
Fifth Distrct-John Slater, s. B. Corbett,
r. T. Donaldson, Charles Payne, and II. Oar
Dy, Commissioners; and Lott Croker, Con.
dIctor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08
ITO MERCHANTS, BANKERS, sc.

I've offerto the citizens of Alexandria, Blank
Books, of every description; Check Books,
Business Cards, Stock Books, Letter Heads,
plain, printed and engraved; and also a large
Seals, Copying Presses, Merchants, Bankers,
and Counting House equircments generally, ms
low as in the northern cities.
PHILIP & SOLOMONS,
Booksellers, Stationers and Engravers,
No. 332, Pennsylvania Avenue,
an 0o-cn2wa: WASHINGTON D. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

TAILS VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR
IL REVIEWER has proved itself to be the
most perfect preparation for the hair ever offered
to the public.
1t is a vegetable compound and contains no
injurious properties whatever.
It will restore gray hair to its original color.
1t will keep the hair from falling out,
1t cleanses the seal and makes the ,lair soft,
lustrous and silken.
1t is splendid hair dressing.
Nopcrson, old OF young, should fail to use It.
1t is recommended and used by the FIRST medi-
cal authority.
ASK for Halls Vegetable Siciian Heir Re-
newer, and take no other.
II. p HALL c, CO.,
Nashua, n. H., Prophet ors.
For sale by all druggists. my 3-2nl
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my Sim


& F. LARkIN, ...-
= HAS REMOVED HIS
GROCERY AND LIQUOR STORE,
FROM NO. II, PITT STREET,
TO NO. II, NORTH FAlRFAA STREET,
(Mansion House Building.)
II as just received a large supply of excellent
SHOULDER and SIDE BACON; also, D. Ms
and Dried Beef, a lot Of good Flour Superior
Ola Whistles, Bakers Whiskey included, all
Of which he will sell below the market price;
also the best Of Teas, Java Coffee. &c my S-tf
NOTICE.-All persons are hereby forwarned
against trading for note drawn by me
and made payable to Taln,adge Thorn Of Fair
fax county, Va, dated Ito the best of my recol-
lection) in the month Of June, 1868, for sixty
dollars, as do not intend to pay said note, the
same having been obtained from me forthc pur-
chase of 4 sorrel mare, which proved to be sto-
len property, and was taken from me by the
owner by legal process.
my 6-law3w LEAF IL MhEN \:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

a prize fight between man named Balston,
Of Washington city, and one from Baltimore,
named Col!yer, for 500 side, came off this
morning at six o'clock, at the White House, a
summer resort about fifteen miles below this
city, on the Virginia side. Forty eight rounds
we're fought in ffty-eight minutes On the
fourth round Balston fractured some of the
bones of his right hand, but Notwithstanding
this serious disability he continued the unequal
contest through forty-four more rounds, when
his seconds threw up the sponge About two
hundred and fifty of the fancy, from Baltimore,
Washington and this city,who together with the
principals, left Washington this morning at ?
O clock, in the steamer Wawasset, witnessed
the fight and describe it as beautiful"
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l. i Rim Z L l S T.
.E:GRT OF LLINE-NDPIi.-MAT s.

ARRIVED.
Steamer .5;hiladelphia, Iuls., Philadelphia
20 Il. Eldridge & co.
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lT OOK TO YOUR INTEREST,"
~ GORDON T. DENNIS, AyCTI0NEERs.

By CORRIDOR & .DENNI5, AJCTIoNEERs.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC SALE, ON
w THURSDAY MORNING, May 18th.
at 10 O clock, a two-story FRAME HOUSE, G=a
situated on Water street, between Queen and ..l:a
Princess. The lot is twen:ythrce feet front by
Iii fee. deep, subject to Il ground rent Of slo
nor onnum. my SITS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

LANES W MALLS. THOS. RISHIILL.
1AMES W. MALLS & CO.,
HARDWARE MERCHANTS,
And Dealers in all kinds of
Bull D. NG NJ A 1 \ L S,
Such as Sashes, Doors, Blinds, tIouldings
Brackets Potomac Lime, Calcined Plaster
Hydraulic Cement, Roofng-Felt and Pitch,
Window Glass from G>,S to 2I43. White Lead,
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint Brushes, White
wash Brushes Shoe Brushes, LAMPS. Coal Oh,
and Il general assortment of Housekeeping
Goods. ....
Paints mixed, and Glass cut to order.
nas- Particular attention paid to orders from
the country. 1877. KING STREET,
an 27-tf corner Columbus Alexandria.
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Terms of sale;-One-third Of the purcl;,s>
r,oatey to be paid on the day Of sale, the resau
10 thpea equal instalments, OF SIX twei1c a..
t tl pvrchsar, bearing interest from the cry O.
tbe lest pav mi. is made, and the land to be ~
sod At Rqbr tbs sfn a 5f sa EVEN
His falling to comply H w Z sf DULANY, Go,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

GALE OF LAND IN FAIRF AZ COZ ~: !.
r. Bv virtue of decree of the County. Corit 9.
Fairfax county, rendered at its May term term
Charles Il. Johnson and others, I will sell a.
public auction, to the highest bidder, ut :1sit~s,
Nav next. Court day. the interest of .he ST:
ChSres r, Johnson, in the real estate now &C
cuped by Mildred Johnson, as dover = :,:t
raal estate Of which Thornton johnson ci,t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-05-08

Ezz5 HOUSE FOR RENT. The Parsonage
80. Ed Eouse of the First Presbyterian Church.
:.ppIy &C HENRY COOK,
rny 3.tr So, King street
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-01-03

"MERRY CHRISTMAS. --ChriStmas
was observed in an appropriate man
ner, at rasburgh, and at Barton. At
both these places, trees heavily load
ed with fruit of every conceivable
kind, shape, denomination, color and
gender, dispensed their blessings with
lavish protusion, land all went merry
as a marriage bell" At Irasbmgh
speeches wercmade 10y CT Vail. Esq,
Rev. J. H. Woodward, E. Smith, and
others. The gathering was got up
by the Congregational and Methodist
societies, and was held at the chapel.
We hope these gatherings may not
be the last of the kind we shall see,
but that we shall hail the return of
every Christmas with pleasure, feel
inc that it viii bring III Its annual
round, trees heavily laden with fruit
leach after its kind" to gladden. tie
hearts of the little ones. and brush the
cob-webs from the misty memories OF
the old.