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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

EXCURSION AND FESTIVAL. The steamer
Wawaset will make an excursion to Glymont
tomorrow, which place will present unusual
attractions, the ladies Of that vicinity intending
to hold festival for the purpose OF raising
funds for church, which is very much in need.
From our knowledge Of the ladies who have
the affair in charge, and from the preparations
made, we have no doubt, that all who attend
will spend most delightful day. The steamer
will leave her wharf at 10 clock, A. NJ, and
return at a suitable hour in the evening.
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STEAMERS. RAILROADS. &c.
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
81 g I sssF $50

ORANGE AN u hLEAEYUrlh RAlLROhO.
l % ~ go
On and after FRIDAY, the, 18th instant, l,
daily passenger train will run between Washing
ton and Lynchburg CONNECTING at Gordonsville
with Va Central Railroad train, !ar Richmond,
Stuunton and the Virginia Springs; at Lynch
burg without detention, for all the Southwest.
and at Washington for North and West
Leave Washington daily at 6.25 n. m, and
Alexandria at I.lo ii. m; arriving at yncnOuFg
at % p. m, connecting with the Firg!nii. ana
Tennessee train leaving Lynchburg ut $50 IN.
Leave Lynchburg at 7. 1Oa m; arrive at Alc X
andria at f. 45 D. m and ut Washington ut 6.oJ
p. m.
This road is attractive, not only for It's com
Portable Accommodations, but for the fact that It
passes the now historic localities of Fairfax, BuI!
Run, Manassas, Bristoe, CatletFs, kappan!a1n-
mock, Cupeper, Orange and G3Irdonsvli,le,
places of impershablc interest III the popular
mind.
Through TICKETS to Ill points south snd 59nth-
Yves: may be had in Boston, New York, Phlin-
Griphia and Baltimore nad ut the offices 81 Lh'
road in Washington and AlcXandra.
-. j. NJ. RkOADUS,
ie 13-tf General Ticket Agent.
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DELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE.

u
The next session Of this institution commences
on Monday, September 18th. The new term
will begin with increased advantages.
The Principal pledges herself to the patrons
and friends of the school, to use every effort to
maintain its former reputation and select char
acter
The Institute is located in a retired and
healthy part of the city, central and easy OF ac-
cess The building is spacious and commodious,
and the study hall is furnished with new and
improved furniture. The city is remarkably
healthy. During the past year there has been
entire exemption from sickness among the
pupils.
There is complete organization Of Teachers
and Professors, and i'm proved text books are
used For circulars, containing terms and other
particulars, address MISS E. B. CARRIER:
aIIg 14-1m Alexandria, Va
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X Il NJ A L II $ G. II 0 o L
MFRS. CASTLEMAN'S SCHOOL.

The duties of this School vii! be resumed on
MONDAY, Sept. 18th. Mrs. G. hopes, from
her past experience, to give satisfaction to those
who may patronize her. She will be provided
with competent assistance, and prepared to re-
ccivc pupils Of all ages. Those who. wlsl to en-
ter their children arc requested to make early
application to her, at her residence No. g.
South Pitt street. T.. ,-... ---..t... iy 20-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

MISS F. V. OWNS SCHOOL WILL
lYA commence Sept. 10th, 1866 Thankful for
past patronage, she earnestly solicits a con-
tinuation Of the same A comfortable room
having been secured, no pains will be spared to
pupils. Music, French and Latin, taught at
Professors charges. Apply at No. 49, south
Fairfax street. aug 20-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

lie COMMISSIONER Of the Freedmen 5 Blu
eau in Fairfax county, Va, reports that the
CHAIRS OF the freedmen arc progressing favora-
bly, n that county, and that eight schools have
Deem established, which are vel! attended,
ne feeling between the whites and blacks IS
"22o.ted as amicable, and no obstacles in the
say Of the operation Of the Bureau have been
presented
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

Police REPORT. -MAYoR's OFFGCE- In
the absence of the Mayor, in attendance at the
trial of the Lyles' murderers, at Upper Mari
boro, Nd, Justice Moore is acting as Mayor.
Catherine White, for disordery conduct, was
fined one dollar and costs and discharged.
VIM Epler, for fast riding through the streets
contrary to the statute, made and provided IN
such cases, was fined s. and costs.
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Bv John II. PARROT, Auctioneer.

Dy JUHI I -1UNVIVITCCR'
GALE OF REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY
= OF ALEXANDRIA, virtue Of Il deed
Of trust dated ODD ofSeptember, 1865, executed
by Jane H. Briscoe, and recorded in Liber W.
No. 3, page 43l, Land Records Of Alexandria
county, the undersigned trustee therein named,
will, on the llth Day OF SEPTEMBER X, loGG,
at II n in front of the Mayor; Office, Aiexan-
dria Va, expose to sale. at public auction, g
certain TRACT or PARCEL Of LAND, on
the west side Of Water street. between Princess
and Queen sts, - feet south Of Princess street;
binding on Water street ST feet 81 INCHES, and
the sum of 500. with interest from the 22d day
of september 1865, till paid, and the costs Of
the sale Ter!ns cash. 49,
aug Scots G. ". BRENT, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

4 RULES HELD IN THE CLERK, 5
II Office Of the Circuit Court OF Prince VIII
liam county, on Monday, the 3rd day Of Septcm
Der, 1866, Francis A. II. Davis plaintiff, against
Clara McNair and her husband, whose name is
unknown, Stephen McNair, Fred Nc Nair. Hen
ry McNnir, Robert McNair Dolph McNar,
George W. Brent and Francis j. Cannon,
Sheriff Of Prince William county, sheriff ad-
minstrator of John McNair deceased, defend
autS--ln chunccry.
The object of this suit is to subject ccrtain'
tract Of land, lying in Prince William county,
to the payment Ola note, executed by John Nc
Nair to Francis n. T. Davis. said tract Of land.
having been conveyed by said McNair to Geo.
W. Brent, to secure the payment Of sud note.
The defendants, Clara McNair and her hus-
band, whose name is unknown, Stephen Nc
Nair Fred McNair, Henry McNair, Robert
McNair, DoIph McNair, not having entered their!
appearance, and given security, according to law
and the rules of this Court, and 1t appearing by
affidavit that they arc not residents Of this State,
it is ordered THAT the said defendants appear
here within one month after due publication Of
this order, and do what is necessary to protect
their interest in this suit land that copy Of this
order be forthwith inserted in the AiexandrlA
Gazette u newspaper published i'll the city. of
Alexandria, once 81 week for tOur successive
weeks and posted ut the front door OF the Court
House OF this county at the next term.
y copy te-te. }. CAMHEk clerk
y. wv
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AUCTION SALES.
By i G. Stafford, Auctioneer.

A UCTIoN SALE OF DRY ,GooD2S5,,
QUEENS WARE.-I shall sell on THURS
LAY MORNING, the 9Th instant, at 90 clock,
at my auction rooms, 81, King st., one door
from Fairfax Il lot Of secondhand Cooking,
Parlor and other stoves; also, good assort-
Dry Goods and Fancy Notions, together with
many other goods, which areideemed unneces-
sary to enumerate Terms, cash, at the time of
sale j. G. STAFFORD, Auctioneer.
: son I'D ...... s.,,.,.-.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05
4 GREAT CHANCE FOR WOOD AND
Il LUMBER DEALERS. The undcrsi "ne1

4 GREAT CHANCE FOR WOOD AND
n LUMBER DEALERS. The undersigned
are authorized to sell 1910 ACRES OF LAM d,
Gall in timber,) in Fairfax county, 10 or II miles
from Alexandria, on tho line OF the Alcxandria
and Fredericksburg Railroad, now in process OF
construction is heavily timbcred. much of
that could be furnished the railroad, would pay
q large portion Of the purchase money. There
is great variety. OF other valuable timbcr--bc-
sides at the lowest estimate, 80 900 cords of wood
which can be transported by water to market
The land after being cleared will he valuable
for cultivation. This property can be bought
at q price that will ensure fortune 10 m enter
prising purchaser. Mr.. Alexander innis, who
lives adjoining. will show thc property IL any
one desirious of seeing IT,
SHAUkELNOhN & SPlLLNLA%,
..... g.. ..s..'. At.0r!irys at Law,
an 2l-lm WARRENToE, W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

-H~eo THE STEAMER CYNTHIA,
ssss. -: Captain }. W Shics, will run daily
Sundays excepted) between ALEXANDRA \
and PISCATAWAY, touching at Fort Foot
and Fort Washington, going and ,rc;urning-
Leaves Piscataway wharf ut s o'clock Il. H.,
and Alexandria ut p. H. For freight and
passage apply on board, or to y. c. Randall,
agent nt piscatawav. aug 3l-lm*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

~RAVEL.-Gne hundred and fifteen through
70 0Sehgers cane East On the Tennessee cars
90, 1ioay, and went on North over the Orange
'sc Alexandra railroad This is the largest
,euloer that have passed over this route in any
;"ls day since the war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05
I'll lott
MISS MARKS SEMINARY.

The next session Of this long established insti-
tuition will commence on Tuesday, the 18th Of
September, and continue through term of for
~ weeks. Every proper effort will be made to
promote the physical, moral, and intellectual
Improvement Of the pupils. Parents are re-
Spectiuly reminded Of the great benefit accru-
ING from u regular attendance, and the compur-
aliyely i,:w advantages OF Il contrary course. =
The School Room is rli3ibly situated at 2l4,
King street, the residence Of the Principal,
where terms and particulars will be given upon
AppIication. aug l0-eo2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05
DOVER, ENGLISH SCHOOL.

The Dist session Of this school will open the
1st Monday, in September. The session is OF 5
months, a weeks each> extending to February
lst, 1867, two weeks vacation being given ut
Christmas. The Principal gives his undivided
attention to the improvement Of his pupils, and
pays strict attention to their morals. Pupils
are not allowed to visit, or to frequent villages
without permission. The discipline Is firm
but parental
TERMS,
Tuition in minor branches, per session Of
jmonths 9loVo
Tuition in Philosophy, Sc, and Mathe-
Board per session, including everything 1901 90
incidental Expenses for School room 100
No deduction for lost time. except in case Of
protracted sickness, Nc deduction made for pu-
bills entering within two weeks of commence
ment or for their leaving within same time Of
the close OF the session. Payment requir ed in
advance at the opening of the session:
Address Il. b. McCORM lex,
jy I4-eotSeplG Aldie, Loudoun CO., Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05
EDUCATIONAL.

NORMAN +. MOORE will open q PklMA-
day, September 10th. .
Charges by quarter of d months (paya5ls IN
advance, For English branches So w. CT - W
per month. Languages and Book keeplT G, ex,
ira Application can be made at the school
room No. 60, Fairfax street sep 1-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

GOLD BEARING QUARTZ The Washington
~pronlcle reports having seen very rich speci-
eng Of gold bearing quartz and gold washings,
.Alch were taken from the Virginia shore Of
rs >otomac River, two miles above the chain
'roge. The bed Of the Potomac is said to
''0unt: with the precious metal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

The NATIONAL EXPRESS COMPANY had
eight full wagon loads on the Orange railroad
that Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

A NO. l PERUVIAN GUANO, just re-
n ceived direct from the ship &c. Dennis"
the last cargo imported up to this time. this
season 1t has been purchased from the Peru
Wan Agents, and taken direct from their cargo,
and we can confidently recommend it as pure
and desirable article.
For sale at lowest market rates.
}. p. BARTHOLOW & CO.,
Manufacturers and Dealers IN
Agricu' tural Implements, Seeds and Fertilizers,
$50, 7th street, Washington D. g.. and
AL 29-lm Is, King street, Alexandra. va:
DURE FLAVORING EXTRA CTS.--,Vanil
for Ice &C, Cream JelIies, Blanc Mang, Custard,
&C. &C., just received and for sale by
HOUGH & FOLSOM,
10 19-tf Corner of Prince and Pitt sts
OUPERIOK FAMILY FLOUR, made from
y new wheat-25 bbls. A. NJ Janney's Pre-
MUM Family Flour; 20 bbls. A. NJ. Janney's
very Superior Extra do, for sale BY
aug 6-tf GEO. WASHINGTON.
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PUBLIC NEE + ING.

In compliance with resolution, adopted at
the Citizens Meeting, on Saturday night last
the Committee on Organization, &c, having
performed their duty, and made the necessary
preparations for the primary meeting, to be
he'd on Thursday night, cordially invite the
CITIZENS Of Alexandria to assemble, at the
Hall, over Wilmer & Slaymakcr's Store, north
east corner of King and Royal streets, on to-
morrow (Tlursday) night. ut y O'Clock, Tor the
purpose of organizing an Association, and MAX
ing arrangements !oraMAss MEETING, to be held
al an early day, to endorse the patriotic and man.
~ course Of Andrew Johnson President OF the
United States, and to transact such other buSI
ness as may come before them.
BY order OF the Committee:
sep st GEO. ". ROCK, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

aAlLEoAD ACCIDENT An accident occurred
- the depot of the Washington, Alexandria
DO Georgetown Railroad yesterday, by the
DINING of the track of the locomotive attach
e. 20 the train, by which the track and plat
'crca were damaged and one of the passenger
S2S injured. To-day tie cars have been run,
ing from the corner of King and Henry streets
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POTOMAC TRANSFORMATIONS LINE.

,.,-s The safe and commodous steamer
=: - -. II: EXPRESS Captain L. \. i:YTmEk,
leaves Baltimore every Tuesday evening at 4
o'clock for Alexandria, Washington and George
town, stopping at the usual landing places on
the Potomac river. Returning, leaves Wash
ington al Il O clock, and AleXandria ut o clock
every Saturday morning. For freight and pas
sage apply to. J. BRODERS i CO..
Pre-. - No. II, King street,
....-.. .... ..I AleXndria Va,
Or to \. NEEDHAM s. SONS
jy l9-tf Baltimore, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

IRE CAMP MEETING RIOT. Tie Masis-
':aIes engaged in the Investigation Of the riot
: The camp meeting ct Ship!ey' woods, have
0mNtted five negroes to the Annapolis jail,
g SHS'TcT the charge Of being concerned in the
'i4Fir, and have ISSUED warrants against several
"l!ie men who took part in the affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

IL MATCT GAME OF BASE BALL.-The
match ganc between the Ola Dominion and
IT. %er0on clubs, came off yesterday evening",
q, nc grounds Of the former, near Colross,
'esGlJiGg in . victory for the Old Dominion, By
score OF 50 70 10 The game was called at
= 'alGI, out it was nearly 3 before playing
3eg2r. The Old Dominions were first at the
;>3t, scoing eight inns for start. The field
ing Of lie lit. Vernon, considering the short
practice q the club, was excellent, Mr.. Ado
VERIFIED making several fac fly catches, which
csllcd forth the applause Of the spectators.
Tie Oh; Gominions' fielding was the princi pie
cause OF the victory for them, the Mt. Nernons
Going much better work at the bat-kell's ser
ices al the bat were much missed, he not be-
lag IN his uslal trim The game was one Of
t2cp interestto all parties concerned, being the
iir4t match game ever played in this city. Both
Clubs deserve great credit for the Improvement
,aty have made Mr. McAuly of the Jefer-
sou Club of Washington, acted as Umpire, aud
gave great satisfaction by his impartial decis-
:Cn creating most favorable impression on
Doth clubs. NeLeaE and Claridge acted as
cCOr2rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05
TuARLES L. POW ELLIS

EHIlARLES L. POWELLS
: SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
The subscriber will reopen his school for boys
on Wednesday, the 18th Of September next,
ut his residence on the corner Of Washington
and Duke streets, Alexandria. Virginia.
Having had more than ten years experience, he
is prcparcd to give to those entrusted to his care
Il thorough course Of instruction in the English
branches, Greek, Latin and Mathematics. For
those who desire to study French, competent
teacher wi be provided.
Terms, per quarter of 10 wccks-payab!e in
advance.
For tuition of advanced classes ... SD 50 to SIS
For tuition of Junior Class........... 10 CO
Preparatory OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. SEQ
French ana Drawing (cach). ....... go
CHAS /. POWELL, A: NJ,
All loft Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

-LE1rING To BORROW NIGHT TT will he
cean by notice in to. days Gazette, that a
meeting is to be held tomorrow night, at the
1a!I, n. L. corner Of King and Royal streets,
% which all of ourcitzens are invited, for the
purpose of forming q political organization,
those objects will lc to support the patriotic
end manly course oithc President, in defence
o. right and justice, and to carry out the con-
sentative designs of he late National Convca-
Ion. The Committee, appointed at the meet
ing on Saturday night, have performed their
DUTY and will be ready to report. There is
nc doubt that there will be full turn out, and
hat wisdom and harmony will prevail The
meeting will be preliminary to a grand mass
soeeting, which it is proposed to hold here III a
Short time and to mike suitable arrangements
or this, will be one Q; the objects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

y SALE.-By authority of q deed Of trust
from c. Dcming and Eliza Jane Dcming to the
undersigned, dated Sth of September, 1855,
| will sell on the premises, at public auc-
ton, to the highest bidder, on SATURDAY,
the Sth Of September, 1866, q highly valqabie
THREE ACRES. This land is part Of the
"WintcG Hil' tract, andis situated Immediately
on the Middle Turnpike road adjoining the
village of Falls Church-in one Of the most
highly improved parts Of the county-eight
mile. from Alexandria and ten from Washing
ton, with fine turnpike roads leading TO. both
cities 1t will be sold in two tracts, one con-
taining 50 and the other 90 acres. Terms made
known on the day Of sale. Stamps and con-
vcyancing at the costs of the purchaser;
9up 3-dts VIM. II. JULIAN I. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

st. MARY'S ACADEMY,
y No. H. south Washington street.
The duties Of this institution will be resumed
on Monday, the 10th Of September. For crcu
lars containing terms. &c, apply to
au I0-lml MISS II. \. ROACH, Princip
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

DY VIRTUE OF a DECREE OF THE
- Circuit Court for Alexandria county, pro,
nounced 1T its May term, 1866, in the cause Of
VIM. Porter i Co. VS.. the executors of L. 7.
Cross dec d. the undersigned, as comm!ssioner
day Of September next, at II M, iE front Of the
Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va, expose to sale
u LOT OF GROUND on the west side Of Royal
street. between King and Prince streets, begin
ming i37 feet inches south of King and run
ming thence south with Royal street ID feet;
inches thence north parallel with Royal ST.,
Is feet thence in a direct line to the beginning.
4~a On this lot stands a large tenement, the rear
EI$i Of brick and the front Of wood.
TERMS :-One-third cash, and the residue in
G. l2and Is months, with interest, the bonds OF
the purchaser, with security to be taken Tor the
deferred payments, and the title to be retained
until the purchase moncyis paid:
aug Scots GEO. w. BRENT. Comm'r
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rsNO BASIL BRAWNER AND MALINDA,
L his wife, Redlnan T. Brawner, Stephen E.
Meade, John II. Sullivan, and the heirs of Will
liam Brawner deceased, whose names arc I'M
known, take notice, that on FRIDAY, the 9Th
day Of October 1866, between the hours Of sun
rise and sunset, OF that day, at the Law Office Of
A. Il 9. f. Stuart, in the town OF Alexandria,
Va, l shall proceed to take the depositions Of
Albert Stuart, Charles E. Stuart, ard others, to
be read as evidence in my behalf, in 81 certain
suit in chunccry, now pending in the County
Court Of Prince William county, Va, in which
l am plaintiff and you are defendants; and if
from any cause thctaking Of the said dispositions
hc not commenced on that day, or II com
mcnced be not concluded on that day, The talk
Ing OF the same vii, be adjourned and continued
from day to lay or from time 10 time, at tic
same place, and between the same hours, until
the same shall be completed. Yours, We,
srrJ-toct5 JOHN = JOHNSON.
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gJHOR BALTIMORE.

EfOR BALIIh iOhE.
,r~-. ;. Tho STEAMER COLUMBIA,
.sss.:sz..s Capt. JAMES HARPER, having re-
ceivcd 4 now boiler. and been thoroughly rctit-
ted, has resumed her regular trips, leaving Bal
timorc every SATURDAY, ut ! o'clock, p. IN.
for Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
stopping at itll her former landings.
Rcturning will leave Alexandria every
WEDN ESDAI MORNING, at o clock.
JAS. II. NORRIS, will leave Baltimore on WE'D
NESDAY, at3 p. m. touchingat Chap Il Point
and returning will leave AleXandria every
MORNING. at 10 o'clock. For
freight and passage apply TO
an LIFT Is. WHEAT Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-09-05

Time, money, aborantl Clothes Saved, by using
UOBB1NS' ELECTRIC SOAP!
When used, according to directions no wash
board or washing machine is necessary, and by
its use child can do the washing Of :. large
family.
1t makes the hands soft and white and will
not injulre the most delicate fabrics For sale
wholesa and reLa! by HENRY COOK.
jc Aft 80 and 22l. King It.