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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
BY J. H. PARROTT-AUCTSR.

ID EAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.-By viz
II tue Of 81 decree Of the Circuit Court for AL
exandria County, pronounced at the November
term, 1866 in the cause Of John Lsphen, plain
tiff, vs.. Thomas Quirl1s administrator, ct ais,
the undersigned, as Commissioner Of Sale there
in named Will offer for sale at public auction
in front OF the Mayors office, Alexandria, Va,
on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of May next, at
Frame Tenement thereon, situated on the E&a
east side of Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va, at
the north line of William Devaug hn's lot, and
running thence east parallel to Princess street
SO feet; thence north "a feet, more or less
thence west % feet; thence south to the begin
ming.
TERMS. One fourth to be paid in cash, and
the residue in three equal instruments at t, II,
and Is months, with interest from the day OF
sale. the bonds of tn" purchaser to be taken for
the deferred pa ments, with security, and the t.
title retained until the purchase money is paid.
ap 17-2awts GEO W. BRENT, Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
a U CTION SA L E S
BY J. II. PARROTT-AUcTGoNE

By J. II. p ARROTT-AUCTIONEER
NOMMI~&IONERS' 3ALEoF DWELLiiNl
" ON PRINCE STEkET.-by virtue OF the
decree Of the Circuit Court OF AIexundria cou
ty. Va, in the suit Of jacobs vs.. Taylor, et o.
and b. consent ~ parties interested: the SUP
scribers, rs COMM :sioaev: Of s@iI Court, " IL
sell, at public auction. in front OF the Mayer 3
Office, Alexaadrin. Va, at + III. on SATU X
DA ), the 27!h day Of ApriS1SG7 The three n;
story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, 40 ~
1854, Prince street, on the south side, between
Columbus and Alfred streets, formerly owncc
and occupied by Lawrence B. Taylor, esq The
lot has front of about u feet S inches and runs
back 100 feet to an alley extending through the
square.
TERMS: Ten per cent "r the purchase mon
ey to be paid in cash, and the residue in thG.e
equal instalmrnts, at t. L. and ~ months Ir"ta
safe with interest," the purchaser :" give a.
bones for the dctcrred payments, ANA title to b.
retained until their payment
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR, Comm. ..
S. FERG USON BEACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20


WASHINGTON ITEMS. The commission APP
pointed to inquire into the cause OF the recent
explosion at the Post Office building are pur-
suing their labors 1t is said that it has been
shown incidentally that Mr.. Moses, who lost
his life by the calamity, was robbed OF his
watch and sixty dollars in money prior to his
removal from the sceue of the calamity.
Passengers by the train from Baltimore re-
port that the Protestant Episcopal Church
at Beltsville, Md, was destroyed by ire yes
terday. A fire had been built in the stove to
heat The church for the services of Good Fri
day, and the stove-pipe having parted at the
Joint hear the wood work of the church, the
sparks set the building on fire.
On Thursday lady named Mrs. Elizabeth
Rosscan died at her residence on Capitol Hill,
from illness superiuduced by grief caused by the
death Of her little girl some time since. She
never heard the name OF the child after IFS
death without going in'o paroXysm OF grief.
Yesterday morning the iron foot-bridgee over
the canal, just below the mouth Of the Ilber,
was moved to a new place.
Thomas Gailor clerk III the employ OF MIR.
Thomas Fahey, has been arrested and held to
bail for court on the charge Of ell bezzling $3.50
of his employer money--Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

THE MARKET, this morning, was very we'll
supplied with country produce. Sprouts 80
cts. per peck kale 16 cts per peck lettuce,
crosses, parsnips, sasafy, ouions, as quoted
last Saturday The Butchers had good sup
plies of fresh meats, at previous rates. Butter
(prnt) 40 a so cts. Eggs 20 a IS cts. There
was fine display of flowers at the stands Of
MIR. Slater, Mr. Nanasten, Mrs. Elliott, and
others. An abundant supply Of fish vas on
the fish benches. Large shad are selling at 80
cts. per pair. Poultry is scarce and high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

Ny SELLING OFF The subscriber respect,
fully informs his friends and the public gener-
ally that he will commence selling off his entire
stock Of DRY GOODS, FANCY GOODS and
SHOES, from this day until the first OF May
Those desirous Of securing great bargains would
do we'll to call Immediately, as there will be SUI
perior inducements offered.
NJ. HOFEEIMER,
No. 90, King street, End door from Royal.
Also one PIANO for sale ap 20-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

ELECTION OF VEsTRYMEN. The election Of
twelve vestrymen fcl Christ Church, to serve
during the ensuing year, will be held IN the
lecture room Of that church, between the hours
Of twelve and two o'clock on Monday next, the
22nd inst, by the pew holders and contribu-
tors among the congregation. Messrs Gaze
move, Fletcher an Thorp have been appointed
commissioners OF election, any Two Of whom
can act, and the voting will be by ballot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

ODD FELLOWS CELEBRATIoN.-Ata meet
iag of the members of Potomac Lodge No. 50,
10. 0. T., held last night, it was determined
to unite in the Odd Fellows celebration, to be
held in Washington on Friday, the 10Th inst,
It is understood that Sarepta Lodge and the
Marley Encampment Of the order will also par
ticipate in this celebration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

ESCAPED LUNATIc. Christian Bodman, who
was committed to the Lunatic Asylum, al
Staunton, some months since, effected his es'
cape from that institution a day or two since,
and yesterday evening made his appearance at
his old haunts in this city His behavior now
is more violent then when he was frat sent
away, and he will be immediately returned to
Sfauntnn .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA--APRIi

ARRIVED.
Schr. Sarah Reed, Reed Washington, 10
American Coal Company.
Schr. WIN. +. Phelps, CIR miner, Providence,
to American Coal Company,
SAILED.
Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore, j. Bro
ders s. Co.
Steamer Norfolk, Vance, New York, r1er-
chandise by NJ. Eldridge y Co.
Schr. Caiista, Jones, Portland, by American
Coal Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

| i ton, on 7th day, SATURDAY the 10Th
OF 9th month (Mayj next,at % clock p. m, Cats
Tavern, West End, aTRACT OF LAND con-
tanning 81! acres, situated on Holmes Run,
near Clouds Mill adjoining lands of Terrett,
d. G. Watkins and others.
This land is OF good quality. and wei adapted
to farming or gardening purposes.
Persons DESTROYS ofpurchasing will be shown
the premises by George Aud, living near there
to-, or the subscriber, ut Cameron Mills
TERMS: -One-1hird Of the purchase money
in cash, and the residue in two eo ual payments,
at six and twelve months, to be secured by
bonds of the purchaser, with approved security,
the title to be retained until the purchase mon
cy is paid. ROBT F. ROBERTS, Agent,
for the heirs of VIM. Il. Brown, deceased.
9TH no cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

DELEGATES. The following is the list OF
the Delegates, from, this place, who attended
the Radical Convention, lately in session in
Richmond, as officially published Chas
Whittlesey, f. J. Underwood, Lewis McKen-
zie, George Seaton, George Tucker, G. w.
Parker, R. D. Beckley, George W.wSimms,
Charles Watson, L. D. Harmon, Josiah Mil
lard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
[CUAINUNICATED.

CUAlMUNICAIED
OuR CoNsrApULARY FORCE. Few Of our
officers deserve more credit than Capt James
T. Walsh and his official associates, for the
prompt and efficient manner in W hich they de-
tected, and brought to justice, the parties en-
gagged in the recent robberes. Capt. WALSH s
merit as detective officer cannot be to highly
esteemed, and ii he had a more extensive Held,
his services to law and safety, would be most
valuable in their influence. JUSTICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
-&4@,$

SALE OF REAL ESTATE The house and lot
On the south side Of Prince street. between
Union and Water, was sold to-day under a
decree of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county, in the case of Eldridge VS.. McChntock'
Mason, ct. ais, 8. T. Beach, Commissioned
John H. Parrot, Auctoneer, to Robert Ed-
ridge, for $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

CoRN EXCHANGE AND BOARD OF Trade
1t has been determined ty majority OF the
commission merchants Of this city, to meet at
the counting room OF Messrs. Hooe d We'd
derburn, on Tuesday evening next, at tour
o'clock, tor the purpose Of organizing Corn
Exchange and Board Of Trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

POLICE REPoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE. -Robt
Green, colored, for retailing liquor without Ii
cense, was fined and discharged.
John Tridle, for disorderly} conduct, and
threatning to shoot a colored man, named
John Thornton, at Fshtown, yesterday, was,
in default of security to keep the peace com
mtted to Jail
Robt Douglas and John Anderson, TWO ..
S. soldiers tor disorderly conduct, were, in de-
fault of the payment of costs and damages,
committed 10 the Work House for ninety days.
Frank Dickson, colored, for striking Lizzie
Boston, colored. was discharged, upon the pay.
ment of fines and costs.
John McCracken, for retailing liquor without
license, was fined and discharged.
MAGISTRATES OFFTcE.-No crimina! cases at
the Magistrates Office this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

ARRIVALS By CANAL during the past week
have been qniet frequent, although several OF
the coal companies have not yet commenced
business for the season. Since Saturday last
twenty one boats have been entered at the
collectors office for the American Company
at Alexandria, besides which thirty-ive army
ed 10 the com panies located here. Georgfto'o"
Gnnrier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

THE FISH WHARF to-day was Il busy place
The arrivals of shad and herring, particularly
the latter, have increased, and country custom
begins to come in freely. This morning, the
wharf presented somewhat the appearance OF
old times -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
~ ION s a L E s
BY SIMPSON s. ATWILL, AUcTIoE ZEE

BY SIMPSON s ATWILL, AUcTIo&EERs.
T OF FOR SALE.-Will be sold, by auction,
IL (unless sooner disposed OF on SATURDAY,
the 9th instant, at II clock a. m, at the prem
ises, the LOT OF GROUND, on the south side
Of Prince street. about 81 feet west Of Union ST.,
adjoining on the west the warehouse occupied by
NJ. Eldridge q CO-22 feet front by about Do III
depth. There is frame building upon it. This
lot is entitled to the use Of the brick walls on
the east, west and south. Terms cash. Further
particulars Of
an l9-r04t r JOHNSTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

TRIAL OF FIRE APPARATUS. CHIEF Engl-
neer Kell, as is seen from notice in another
column of to-day's Gazette directs the
different Fire Companies of this city to make
trial Of their apparatus on Monday next the
22nd inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
CANAL. COMMERCE..
:rrr,.s1 :SssS---yII!I.5is Sss~ri
s-..:.a..-.s-=zS -
THURSDAY, APRIL 20-ARRIIED.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20-ARR1VED.
Roats Onward, II. Reid, 6. w. Flank J,
Noble j. Hay, j. Dayton, j. M. Stickney, f.
Boyer c. P. Dayton, w. Hutchins, George
O'Bryan z. H. Faile, A. Walsh, A. NJ. Thorn
as. coal to American Goal Company.
Boat j. w. Scamen, lime, to ". \. Smo"l.
Boat Geo. Nolen, limestone, to +. Smith
w. Devecman, NJ. II. Wright, j. Young,
conl, to Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co.
DEPARTURES.
]. T. Swift Liona, Mary, Alice w. Laird W.
G. Hamilton, D. Pomroy, H. L. Gilbert, Nj. A.
Myers, Onward, J. w. Seaman, 6. Moler, b.
Red, j. Noble, j. w Schanck, NJ: Il. Wright,
j. Hoy, j. Dayton, J. Young, i h.. Stickney,
f. Boyer w. Hutchius, for Cumberland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

SELLING LIQUOR 81 TIE DRINK.-lntorma-
ton has been lodged at the Mayors Ottlce,
that several grocery and liquor merchants OF
the city, are in the habit of selling liquor by
the drink without a license. The matter Will
be looked into.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

FINE LAME. -Mes>rs. Chauncey 4 Watkins
had at their stalls, this morning, some fine fat
lamb-the FIRST Of the season in market, and OF
excellent quality. They had, also, some OF
the best veal1we have seen, this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

FISHING SHORES Our information from
the fishing shores, on the Potomac, is, gener.
ally, favorable. The catch of herring has in.
creased within the last few days
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

To CORRESPONDENTS Some riginal poet
ical pieces, and communications, on file for
publication, will be inserted at the earliest OPP
portunly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
BY J. II. PARROTT-AUCTN X.

IDEAL ESTATE AT AUCTlON.--By vir-
H. tue of q decree Of the Circuit Court for Al
exandria county, pronounced at the November
term, 1866, in the cause Of Thomas Smith vs..
Stephen Shinn, ct ais, the undersi gned, rs Com
missioner Of Sale therein named, will offer for
sale at public auction, in front Of the Mayor 5
Office, Alexandria, Va, on SATURDAY: the
18th day Of May next, at II o'clock m, a LOT
OF GROUND, with Brick Building there "A
on, situated on the west side Of Union, be- a:$i
tween Prince and Duke streets, fronting on
Union % feet 81 inches, and running back -
f ct to an Is feet alley.
TERMS - One fourth to be paid in cash, and
the residue in three equal instruments at D. l.
and IS months, with interest from the day OF
sale-the bonds Of the purchaser, with security,
to be taken for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained until tho purchase money i
paid GEO. W. BRENT,
an 1T-2uwLs Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

HERE'S METAL. more attractive on the cor
ner Of Seventh street and Maryland avenue
WastingtoD, in the shape Of clothing for one
price only--marked in plain figures. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

20 OyERBoARD.-M John Cooney acciden-
tally fell over board from the wharfat Fishtown
yesterday, but was rescued without sustaining
any more serious iojury than a thorough soak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

EASTER To morrow is Easter Sunday.
Services appropriate to the day will be held in
the Catholic and Episcopal Churches
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
E-ALE.A BIZ.

{gaA VALUABLE
H#sHl BRICK STORE Fol; SALE.
Viii be sold, at public auction, on WE'D
NESDAY, the oath Instant, at - o clock m, III
front of the Mayors Office, the thrcc-&tory,
BRICK STORE, on the corner Of First ana
ROYAL strccts-ncar the Canal Basin-an excel
lent business stand. Persons wishing to inspect
the property can obtain the keys Of
T. a. BRE WIS,
up l7--lW Opposite the Market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
KING STREET,

IA KING STREET, IL
w. B w A D d E
specially invites the attention Of buyers, "h'
want uniform and reliable goods to our new
stock of Ladies, Gents, Misses and Children's
BOOTS AND SHOES,
oil every kind and description, comprising
great many new styles, which are unsurpassed
for beauty, comfort and durability. As these
goods have been made recently, they can anc
will be sold much cheaper than any old good
in the market,
Ladies' Boots,
s. Caters,
House Slippers,
Dress
Gents Boots,
" CATERS,
" Toilet Slippers,
Walking Shoes,
Thick Boots
Mems Polish
Cater
" Slippers,
ChiId's Walking Boots,
" Lasting
Button Boots.
Inmnts Black Morocco Boots.
Colored 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

OALT-To arrive, per schooner E. ". Pratt,
= 1900 sacks e a. Salt, SEQ sacks Marshall
md SEQ sacks t. Z. B. Fine sait-al in bright
good ORDERLY ship now unloading, direct from
liverpool for sale by
1''' HOOE & WEDDERBUEN,
40 20-lw No. 2, Prince ST.
WANTED. Two copies of the printed Laws
w of the Corporation, for which fair price
will be paid by lap 20-tfl D. l.. SM,OOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
6MUSEM ENTS.
TRAND OPENING
w OF THE

5NRAND OPEN1NT = ~
TOMAC GA d y
ON NJ DAI \ \ 2 + i / ~, o.:
This Garden will be opened oI. Monday, with
Grand Concert and Ball. - U.,o
The Washington Brass b4ni, fraHh hyle
Leader, 5 engaged for the occasion .
Tickets, to admit Gentleman, 81 cts Ladies
free. To commence at Z 0 clock 1,r>,rn
APP l9-@t HERBNER & POKIN hi:
TIME UNDERSIGNEDTA TAXI PLEASe +
1 in announcing to the public that they have
leased the POTOMAC GARDEN Tor this sea
son. which has been fitted up IN such style as TO
make it the most attractive place OF resort IN Tie
is an ICE CREAM and SODA WATER ga
LOON, with other refreshments. All Efforts
will be used to please the pubic. -,
No improper persons are allowed to visit the
Garden. HENk6 LEE 81, ~ Eh'
The Garden will be let for PIcnics and FEST
walls, at reasonable rates. ap ~
F1Ksr GRAND sE FL LEVEE'
SAREpTA LODGE, NO. 46, LO.OT,
TO BE GIVEN ON WEDNEsDAr Ey'e., MAY /.
AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
Master of Ceremonies-John y. Field, (rcd
Floor Manager-R. N Latham, (roI and
Reception Committee-(blue ro3etteJ ~ VIM.
Johnson, Alex Coakley, d. Bendheim, d. Fur
long.
Committee Of Order-(red rosette S. King,
w. Rocker, Jesse Sherwood, Nc Mahon.
Committee OF Arrangem s-(whitc roantte)
j. Higgins, Charles n. Glover, Y. NJ Taylor,
B. W. Gheen, W. W. Sherwood, James Cole,
T. A. Woodteld.
Strict order will be preserved, and the com
mittees ple6g &c themselves that no expense Will
be spared to make this one OF the best LcTecS
ever given in this city.
CHRISTOPHER ARTH' 5 CELEBRATED
BRASS AND STRING BAND has been en-
gagged, and arrangements have been perfected,
so that there will be no disappointment in regard
to their being present.
Tickets ONE DOLLAR.
Omnibuses will commence running Mt I! 0 elk
Grand March will commence ut 81 o'cl ok,
precisely.
Refreshments furnished ladies and gentlemen
without extra charge.
The committees promise pcasAnltma TO al
who will honor them with their presence. Ll3-td
II L NJ 0 n T
The Pavilion and Spacious Grounds at ely
mont are now open to visitors. Ample prcpa-
rutions have been made for the accommodation
of Picnic Parties, Balls and select companies
who may wish to spend II day at this delightful
resort. Shad Bakcs can be supplied ut the
shortest notice Parties wishing to secure the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
DRUGS. CHEMICALS, &c,
NKUGs. PAINTS, OILS. ~.

DKUGS, PAINTS, OILS. a..
We have ius. made large additions % oar
stock Of
DRUGS,
CHEMICALS,
GLASSWA ARE, sc &c,
and can furnish Country Merchants and PhySi-
c,ns with the goods in our line required by
them, nj rs low rates IS my house IN thI' city.
We wo..ld ask attention Ia our stock Of
PAINTS. LINSEED OIL, TURPENTlNE,
kEPOSENEOlL, LARD OIL, FRENCH
WINDOW GLASS, &c, Sc,
which we viii sell st the lowest prices, We
will be pleased to give qnotations~hen requested.
ap17-lm E. S. LEADBEATER & co.
WARFIELD $ HALL? s.,.n .na,,v Of
DRUGS, FANCY GOODS, Nc
among which may be found f&P!cr rify5'1" 60. It.
Riovn' for corns; Elder Flower Soap, at - ct;'
nrr bar: Hair, Comb and Shaving Brushes, with
large assortment Of all other articles usually
found in drug store.
v,,,rrr II JASSEY MAuLoE L. !..NNEY
rANN;T i CO.,
Wholesale and Retail
DE U,G G 1 s Y s
And Dealer: in
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES,
PAINTS,
OILS.
AND VARNISHES.
GARDEN SEEDS,
WINDOW GLASS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20
BOOTS a Nd SH0 E S

q P RI n 6 r K A D f .
NEW GOODS: NEW STYLES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

y UTTER-Frcsh Country Butter, Just re-
~ ceved and Tor sale by
GWlN i BECknAM,
~. 90 No q Union street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

NTOTICE.-A SPECIAL TRAM :59 I on r; the
y Manassas Cap RaiIroa9 VIII Ie"ye I !s"-
M ,['o"t salem, ut n. m; Palms. at %0" N;
1 RrGs1 ]' Rum at l0a H. and Gainesville, al 10
Dt y, Nrriying at Manassas Station at L: m,
:" and d. following the freight train Of the Orange
and Alexandris Railroad, into AlcXanGrIi', t2f
the purpose Of bringing t" TINS city s"iI ~ IJ
COMPANY as may desire to attend the meeting Oh
the stockholders Of tho Company, to be hH'0 ."
Wednesday, the 2lth Instant ,,>.uu,n
an 1o-3t Acting Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

pICKLED BEEF 500 lbs Picked Beet, JUS.
I received and for sule by
GWIN K BECKHAM,
ap Co No &, Union staect
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

VNIEST GRAND SELECT LENEE,
n OF
SAREPTA LODGE, NO. 46, l.O.O t.,
To BE GIVEN ON WEDNEsDAY Eve, MAY /.
AT TIE ASSEMBLY ROOMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-04-20

MESS PORk-Consignmcn o.? New York
lM Mess Pork, Just received and for sale by
GWIN & HECkuAM,
nSO No G. Union street.
The national Republican., 1867-12-05

can citizens, Our commerce, which was seriously
affected during the prevalence OF civil war, in
consequence OF the countenance and encourage
mcnt extended to the rebels by foreign govern
condition of our domestic affairs, recovered Its
former vigor, but the navy has, In guarding
American Interests and maintaining American
rights performed It's duty, fostcrcd trade, and,
with the re-cstabllshmcnt Of the Union, VIII
contribute TO restore our former commercial
prosperity and success. II our ships and men IN
service are vastly inferior in numbers TO other
maritime powers II is matter Of just pride that,
for efficiency in guarding the interests OF our
countrymcn, In opening new avenues TO trade, IN
ways travcrsed by adventurous nnvigators, and
for every useful purpose, they arc surpassed
by no other nation, and that they continue TO as
sett our rights and maintain the credit and re-
nown which has ever belonged TO the American
navy, GIDEON WELLEslI
The national Republican., 1867-12-05
COMMERCIAL,

COMMERCIAL,
NEW YORK, Dec. Al p. m.-Flour hrmi prices
q shade better, though not quotably higher
wheat-demand fair and prices advancedj No.
cents. Corn duh and loweri l3Ogl33 cents PORK
quiet and steady; f2l .25. Cotton hrmi demand
brisk at last quotations. Sugar unchanged
Gold 1879.
BALTINoRR, Dec. I-Thc market remains un'
changed for -four. There was rather more IN
tions were limitcdt to small amounts. About lOC
bbls. Howard Street Super sold ht f9gf9bO
CoRN MEAL.-We quote city Mills BY the bar
rel at A6.50I6T5. Meal In hags f2.COg2.IO y lOU
rs, Chop t25o92.Go Y 100 bs.
BuCKwHRAT MIAL.-Thc market Is heavy
tanning 200 bs. go. Maryland and Pcnnsylvania
tIF4.5o.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ASS bushels white
and ,Ii0 bushels rcd. With very light oferings
and an active request for prime and choice
grades, the market was stronger to-day. There
was no really choice wheat offering. small
sales OF good to prime red Maryland were made
prime Pennsylyania red selling after Change
yesterday at f2.5o.
Corn-Rcceipts ls,T7l bushels white, and 10, 2ii
bushels yellow. There was quite an active de-
mand to-day, and the offerings were generally
disposed Of the market ruling quite firm. Old
do At ti.2SGl. 30. New corn ranged from p0c. gel
for damp, white and yellow; good to prime dry
white N .05Gl.15, and do. yellow VI .l2Gllb
Odis-Recelpts i,2is bushels. The market was
moderately active, and the offerings were mostly
sold at prices about cent lower. Sales: 800
bushels At 70 cents 400 at II cents. soo at u ecntsi
!, 200 ST 62 cents; 4O2 at IS cents for Inferior.
Rye-Receipts SIS bushels, Sales 90 bushels at
tl5s. Holders are asking h.6Ogl.GO, the latter
for prime Pennsylvania.