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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-11-26
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF vALUA-

~ COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE FAIRFAX LAND.-By virtue Of a
decree Of the Circuit Court of Fairfax county,
rendered at its November term, 1867, in the
cause of Lucinda Tennison vs. f w. Wake
field and others, I shall offer for sale, on MON
DAY, the 10th day of December next, (Court
day. in front of the Court House of Faicfax CO.,
a VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND in Fair
fax county, situated on the Little River Turn
pike, near Ansndale, containing 221 acres, hav-
ing on it comfortable DWELLING, f:s,A
fine orchard, we'll, and other improve IlA1
ments, and binding on the Turnpike consid-
cradle distance, being the property of which
Samuel Tennison died seized, and, now occupied
by f. w. Wakefield. r,... ;3l
TERMS-One-tenth of the purchases money
in cash, and the residue in three equal install
ments at six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest, the deferred payments to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser, and retention Of
the title to the land til the last payment is
made. WM. iH. DULAN w
Fairfax CO., no 12-2awts Commr. of Sale.
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AUCTION SALES.
n U BLIC s A L E

III
By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court for
tho County of Prince William, entered on the
18th day Of October, 1857, in suit in ehanceTy
therein pending, in which Mary A. Lipscomb
and Others are plaintiffs, and John Williams
and others are defendants, the undersigned
Commissioner, will sell b fore the front door of
the Court House of said county, on NOM DAY,
tho ID day of December, 1867, that bcing Court
day, at public auction, to tho highest bidder
the HOUSE and LOT, in the town OF Go Go
Brentsville, known rs tho Tavern LOT, IassA2-
the following terms to wit Ten per cont cash
months the deferred payments to bear ntero> T
from tho day ofsalc, tho purchaser TO give bona
and security therefor, and the title 10 be re-
tanned as a further security for the same
Said. property is well adapted to the purpose
of boarding school, and Brontsville is u most
excellent location for one. A. NICOL,
Brentsyile, oct 3l-eots Commissioner.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE s
" OF VALUABLE LAND,

Byvirtuc of decree of the Circuit Court of
King George county, pronounced IN the suit Of
Quisenberry's Administrative, VS.. Quisen berry
and others, the subscribers, therein appointed
Special Commissioners for, that purpose, will
expose to public sale, on TIL RSDAY. the
9Th day of December, 1867, Chat being Court
day. at King George G, H.a, the tract Of land
in the deeTss and Proceedings called
''The Cottage" contains 724 acres. It is beau
tifully located in King George county. on Ma
chOdOc Creek, near its entrance into the Poto-
mac river. and is bounded on two sides by that
creek and Williams creek. The landing on
the farm is accessible to steamers and sail yes
ties for delivering grain or wood. The improve
ments consist of small but comfortab lc Frame
Dwelling House, good Barns, Stables, G.aA
Corn Houses, Servants Houses, Ice House, .R:Isl.
pump, &c The farm is in fine condition, the
land level, well adapted to the production of
the most desirable real estate in that portion OF
the county. 1t Is well enclosed with good and
substantial fencing, and the several fields also
separated by good fences. There is3a plenty OF
water, and timber in abundance for the, use OF
the plantation. It is, altogether, most deslr-
able tract of land, for all agricultural purposes
The TERMS OF THE SALE, as prescribed
by the decree, are: One-third Of the purchase
money in cash one third in IL months, and the
remaining third in "a months from the day of
sale carrying interest from the day of sale, and
the deferred payments to be secured, after the
confirmation of the sale. by lien on the land.
Unless otherwise notified offs change, the sale
positively be made at the time and place
specified. Information in regard to the char
acter of this estate, may be obtained. by letter,
addressed TO VIM. s. Brown, esq, Comorn,
King George county, or DR.. II. H. Stuart, Edge
Hill, King George county, or to either of the
subscribers. Any person wishing to purchase,
however, had better visit the promises, and ex-
anime for himself G.. w. LEWIS.
A1satszs JULIAN j. MASON.
.tbsEs as5iit.3 VIM. A. LITTLE
King.Geo. CO., oc 23-1aw6w Comm'r 8
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AUCKLAND WOODEN FACroHY

The undersigned having become the owners
of the 'Bucklsnd Mills" Prince William GO ,
Va, two and 8 half miles from Gainesville. Sta
the same in thorough repair, and now prepared
TO fill al orders for the
BEST WOODEN FABRICS.
By the addition of new and improved mN-
chinery they hope to manufacture goods that
will compete with the best, both in the texture
and finish, in the markets. They have engaged
as superintendent a gentleman who has had an
eE perience of twenty years in tue best wooden
ly skilled in the business, Every effort will be
made to make their establishment worthy of
the support and encouragement OF those who
desire the development of The manufacturing
interests Of the State, and the undersigned hope
to receive generous support in the undertak-
ing. t.NIti@ =,
srThe highest market price will be paid
for wool, either in money or cloth.
tf.i,iiJOHN B. HUNTON t. co.
Prinno VIM nov 14-pO3m
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~ L
BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND ALIEN
ANDRlA, LAND AND CITY LOTS
All PRIVATE SALE. ....
The estate called WARWICK, four miles
from Washington city, and two from Alexan =
dria on the railroad and turn ike between tho
Cwo cities. ..
The property will be sold in threc parts, viz ::
l. FlFTY-SIX A CRES, with BR OK
DWELLING, containing II rooms, and out
buildings On this land are, an orchard, in full
bearing; market garden, grapes, shrubbory,
crest and ornamental trees, and never falling
we'll of excellent water. The junction station
of the Washington and Alexandria, with the
Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, is within q
few minutes walk. The scenery and view are
of unsurpassed beauty, ana the surroundings
uneyceptionable.
2. Thirty EIGHT ACRES Of fine meadow
land about fifty yards from the Junction, and
100 from the Canal-sepurated from No. by
the IIoudoun and Hampshire Railroad. This is
excellent land for grain and hay, and to1 mar
3. TWENTY. FIVE ACRES on the old
Lcesburg roMd, about midway between the
Theological Seminary and Alexandria. The
view from this situation is beautiful md cNtnn-
sivo, and the noighborhood very Agreeable.
The above property will be shown BY The
amily residing Ut Warwick.
Also, tho following lots in A!cxandrIA:
ONE ACRE, adjoining the Louioun and
Hampshire depot, bounded by rendIoton, Fair
fly and Water streets.
ONE ACRE. on the south side Of Madison
street, extending from Fairfax to ROYAL st.
ONE ACRE. or the south sido of Montgom-
or street, few yards from tho Canal Basin
und extending from Washington to St. Asnph
street 4 p,lrt Of this lot is occupied by the
Washington and Alexandria Railroad.
A lot on tho south side OF Queen street, be-
tween Pa!rcl: and Alfred streets, about ~ feet
front, and 100 deep, TO Is feet alley with wv"
ST. all toncmcnts thereon. - ..
A lot, at the northeast corner Of Alfred and
Wythe streets.
4 lot, on the west side Of Columbus ST., be-
tween Wythe and Madison streets.
THRMS:Onc half TO be paid in cash, and
the residue in two equal instruments, ut II and
Is months from sale, with interest, excepting
that s. &f0 OF tho purchase money for No. ! can
remain in the hands Of the purchaser for about
years, bearing interest.
Further particulars of ". c. YEATON, At
torney ut L,.w Office in Stewards Block, King
street. &. 4. hLEAAN DER, Trustee.
ia 2t-nOtf
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COMMISSIONERS. SALE OF. REAL Es-

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
~ TATE-By virtue Of II decree of tho Cir
cult Court of King George county, rendered. nt
its September term for 1867, in the suit OF
Bruce's infants. &C., VS.. Minor, Sc, the sub,
scribers therein appointed Commissioners tor
the purpose, will offer tor sale at PUB Lie
AUCTION on the premises, on the 18th DAY
OF DECEMB Err, 1867, SO much Of that VOL
known Real Estate, Of which VIM G. Bruce,
died, seized and possessed, called CONFORM,
situated in King George county, rs shall remain
after the assignment OF Dover Zone third there
the Dwelling House and buildings Herewith
connected or affect the value Of the portion TO
be sold.
The property consists If about FIFTY
ACRES OF LAND, GU which stands Two
story frame WILLING HOUSE of neat np,
pearance, with seven good rooms aad porticos
in front and rear, Kitchen, Smoke House, Ice
House, Carriage House, Stable, Granary and
Store House, all in excellent repair. -.
Comorn is situated on the main road Leading
from King George Court House to -Fredericks-
burg, in healthy locality, and popuous neigh
borhood. Is about two anda half miles from
the Court House, three miles from Hop Yard
from Chattcrton, on the Potomac:
The place has long been, probably used as q
Mercantile business stand, and Postolllce IS
kept there. 1t is good situation fora house OF
private entertainment, for which the Dwelling
is we'll suited or would be a pleasant residence
for q private family or professional man ~
TERMS One third cash, onc-third in nlno
months, and the residue in eighteen months
from day Of sale, deferred payments to bear IN.
terest from day of sale. The title will be re-
tanned until the Court confirms the sale, and the
entire purchase money is paid or satisfactorily
secured X. b. LIZ W!S, !Comm,rs j
Fredaricks burp nov 9-laWGW
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Fairfax, county, nov ,l4-law4w. 4I
VALUABLE MILL SEAT FOR SALE.

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered in the suit of E. o..
Powell &C, VS. Hunter, &C., at the June term,
1867 of said Court, the undersigned, as Com
missioner, will, on the 18TH ia y OF DE-
CEMBER, 1861, (that being Court Mondayf)
offer at public auction, 10 the highest bidder,
in front of the Court House Of said county that
valuable property known as ID UN i y n >
MILL This property lies .imm ediately: ON
the A., l.. s. II. r. X at which point there is q
turnout, and contains 1884 acres of highly pro-
ductive land. The mills, both grist and saw,
were destroy ed the du ing war butts mill seatlt
is regarded rs the most Nalusblesin Fairfax co ,.
the stream on which it is located afording WA
ter at all seasons of the year. This property be
ing situated on the railroad, the productiveness
of the land, and the valuable water privileges,
render it altogether the most desirable property
in market in Fairfax county. The entire tract
will be sold subject to the right OF dover of
Mrs Mary A. Hunter, to that portion when
has been allotted her, and includes the dwelling
House, Her right can be bought on reasonable
terms: H s.E''lEf.z.ltlt 20 - ~ -!
3 TERMS OF SALE --One- tenth of the pur-
chase money in hand, asa deposit, liable to DO
forfeited upon the purchaser falling to complete
his purchase upon confirmation by the court: :
The residue in three equal Gpay ments, at SIX,
twelve and eighteen months, with lnterest1rom
the day ofsale to be secured by the notes OF
the purchaser, and Il retention OF the title until
the last pay 1lent is made. Stamps and expenses
of conv eyance ut the cost Of the purchaser. Ell
tTTHOS. MOORE, Comm'r. of Sale.
Fairfax county, nov. l4-laW4w
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u APEX BAGS AND, FLOUR SACKS.

have made arrangements with one OF the
largest manufactures of the above goods in the
United States, by which [ am prepared to fur
nish the same at factory prices when any CON
siderable. quantitysis wanted. Flour Sacks will
be stamped with the purchasers name, &c,
without additional charge, if tho amount re-
quired is sufficiently large.
1 have Just received supply, and will be
pleased to take orders for any others not on
hand Samples Of which can be seen at my
Paper and Stationery Wareroom corner
King and Water streets.
nov 13 John n PARROT.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, w w
y BRENTsyILLE, Nov. llth, 1857.
TO THE CEEDITOkS or w. }; WEIR,
DECD, AHD ALL OTHERS CONCERN Ed.
You are hereby notified thut have fixed NJ
the request of Walter Weir, Executor OF the
estate Of the said William j Weir, deceased,
the 18th DAY OF NOVEM Der NEXT, al
nv Office, for receiving proof Of debts or de-
mands against the said dccedcnt or his estate,
at which time and place you are required to al
tend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner Of
the County Court Of Prince William county,
the day and year aforesaid:
K. a. SINCLAIR.
Prince William CO., nov l3-eOts
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q II i X I F IF : S A L. Il

BY virtue of an execution, sued out of the
Clerks Office Of the County Court of Alexan-
dria county, Va, in the case Of B. S. Lent VS.
Francis H. Harrison and Robert /. Edelin,, |
shall proceed to sell, for cash, on SATUR
DAY, November 30, 1867, in front of Mr.. Co
CHANDELIERS one 8 light do; one light
do, and brackets; seized to satisfy said writ
nov 70 20 cots is ' Jhs. M. sTEUARf. Sheriff
IOMMISSIONER'S SALE OF A VALU-
~ ABLE LOT OF LAND, NEAR THE
VILLAGE OF GERMANTOWN Pursuant
to decree Of the Circuit Court of Fairfax CO.,
rendered at the November term, 1867, of said
Court, in the suit of Mcfarland VS.. Harrison's
heirs, the undersigned, Commissioner, named
in said decree, will, on the 10TH DAY OF DE-
GENDER, 1867, that being Court day, offer, at
public sale, in front Of the Court House OF said
county, q VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, ly-
ing near the village Of Germantown, and con-
tanning about TWO ACRES. 1t is we'll set in
grass, and its location makes it valuable
TER MS-One-tenth of the purchase money,
or an amount sufficient to defray the cost of this
suit, in cash. as deposit, liable to be forfeited
upon the purchasers failing to complete his pur-
chase upon confirmation by the Court; the res
idue in! three equal payments, at six, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from the
day Of sale to be secured by notes Of the pur-
chaser, and retention of the title until the
~ R. d. CoCKERILLE,
Fairfax co.. no l6-eots Comm'r. of Sale.
r AND SALE.-Pursuant to the decree of
IL the County Court of Fairfax county, rem
dered at November Court, 1857, in the suit of
Burke, sc, VS.. Burke's heirs. I, as Commits
sionor, named in said Decree shall, on MON
DAY, the 10th day otDecember 1867, that be-
ing Court day. sell, to the highest bidder, in
front Of Fairfax Court House; 3 TRACT OF
LAND, containing 1870 ACRES. This land
is the estate of the late James Burke, known as
his homestead lies about of mile south of
Burke's station on the .. & A. Il. r., adjoip-
ing the lands Of the late Silas Burke, sc. !; is
without buildings, but has an abundance Of
wood, hard timber and pine, and offers great
inducements to spectators.
81 ,TERMS-One-fourth Of the purchase money
in hand, asa deposit, liable to be forfeited and
the land resold at the risk of the purchaser,
should he fail to complete his purchase on c n
frmaton by the Court the residue in three
equal instalments, payable at six twelve and
eighteen months, with interest from the day Of
sale, to be secured by The notes of the purehas-
or, and retention of the title until the last pay
ment is made. Conveyance and stamps at the
expense of the purchaser.
NEWMAN BURKE, Comm'r.
Fairfax county, nov 23-1aW4w
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NEW REtJUsT OPEN ED.

Messrsl a.: H. MOTT s. co. having opened
a HOUSE FURNISHING STORE, at 80. 5,
NORTH FAIRFAX STREET, Alexandris, respect.
fully solicitithe patronage Of their friends and
the public generally. aNT4<f
NJ B.-Orders from the country promptly
attended to. -
A. H. MOTT Richmond. b. S. AsHBY, Fauquier
nov | I'm
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NOTICE.

The undersigned have this day formed a CO.
partnership, under the name and style of
FOWLE IL ARMISTEAD, ." ..
for the purpose of conducting q
GENERAL PRODUCE, FORWARDING &,
COMMISSION BUSINESS, .. .
in connection with the GROUND and LUMP
PLASTER BUSINESS, at No: 4S, South
Union street, between Prince and Duke.
All consignments and orders will receive
prompt attention.
W. II. FOWLE, JR.
nov 14-1W w KEITH ARMISTEAD
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s ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
rnR SALE AND RENT.

1re. FOR RENT-A large and we'll FU T.
E# NISHED ROOM, suitable for chamber
for one OF two gentlemen, where there, are no
boarders Family small. Terms node5at e,
Applv at this Office, nov 13-St
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NALL AND WINTER
M1LJINERYS GOODS

INAII AND W1NTEK
MILLIN cry GOODS
At No. 80. KING STREET, ALEXANDRIA.
j. T. EVANS has; just received from Now
York large.an elegant stock of Fall & Winter
M1LL1NERY GOODS,
comprising all the leading Partisan and New
York styles
BONNETS, HATS, &c.. for Ladies' and
ment of RIBBONS and TRIMMINGS, select
ed with great care, Il + oc ST
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zs 8 TRIMMINGSl
TRIMMINGS

Buttons Gimps, Black and Colored Velvet
Ribbons, Gimping Thread, Valencine and Cot
ton Laces Cambria Edgings and Insertings,
kuffings, Lace, Linen, Grape and Paper Col
lars, Linen and Paper Cuffs, Silk and Cotton
Netts VeikMaterials, in black, blue, green and
brown, with a great variety OF other goods,
which am selling st greatly reduced prices. =
Call at { Z. c. G.. BERRY'S,
nov o. r. king st.
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SALE OF LAND.

By virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court of
Fairfux county, rendered ut tho November
term, 1867 of said Court, in the suit of rum
melPs admir-. vs.. Trammell, &c. tho subscri-
on MONDAY, the 10th day Of Decem Der, 1867,
(that being Court day. chor, at public sale, TO
the hghess bidder, in front Of the Court House,
Of said county, TRACT OF LAND, contain
ing 81 acres and SO poles. This land is without
Improvements, hut is Of good quality, and ad-
TERMS fourth of the purchase money
in hand us q deposit, liable to be forfeited, and
the land resod ut the risk of the purchaser,
upon Ills failing to complete his purchase upon
confirmation by the Court; the residue in three
equal Instruments, ut six, twelve and eighteen
be secured by the notes Of the purchaser, and a
retention of the tito until the last payment IS
made Expenses of conveyance and stamps to
be ut Tho cost Of The purchaser.
THOS. MOORE, Comm'r, Of Sale.
Fairfax county, nov l5-laW4W
DUBLIC SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
L LAND In FAIRFAX COUNTY.-By
Fairfax county, rendered in the cause Of Fanny
Simpson and others vs.. James Stone and 9TH
ers, shall sell, at public auction. on the 10TH
DAY OF DECEM Der, 1867, Court day, in
front Of the Court House Of said county, SEW
RRAL VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND,
in Fairfax county, being all the land exclusive
ofl00 acres assigned to tho widow rs her dow
err Of which Caleb Stone died soizcd, lying on
Sandy Run. This land will be sold separately,
as follows Ono lot Of IL acres, containing "
fine mill site. One tract Of II acres, and two
larger tracts Of about 2OO acres each. The land
is we'll watered and most Of it heavily mbered
and contiguous to good markets, by both water
and rail communication.
= TERMS-One-tenth cash. and the residue in
three equal instruments at six, twelve and 18
months, with interest, the deferred payments to
besecured By the notes Of the purchaser and a
retention Of the title till the lat payment is
made M. DULANY BALL. Commr.
Fairfax co, nov 23-oots
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n u BIZ l G. S A l. K

BY virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court of
Prince William county, entered on the 18th day
PENDING pc oi0 in Which Elias F. Conner, Admr Of
George B. Bradfeld, decd, is plaintiff and
Susan Mayhugh and others arc defendants, the
undersigned, Commissioners, will sell before the
front door Of the Court House Of said county
on MONDAY, the I'd day of December, lsGl,
highest bidder, q TRAGIC or LAND. contain
ing 100 acres, upon the following terms, to wit:
One fourth cash, and the remainder on credit
OF one and two years, with interest from tho
day of sale the purchaser to give bond and So
curty for the deferred payments, and the title
to be retained as further security therefor
Said tract of land is situated on Occoquan,
near Sprigg, ford, in Prince William county,
about three miles from the village Of Manassas,
and is we'll timbered. A NICOL, Comm r
Rrantsvilla oct 3l-eOts ... .r...
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'VIIE VIRGINIA LAND COMPANY

;Aaon,on, AMIN ,CCnDn1>r, NO ,r,Jr
lNCoHtO'ha w ~ y a SGE HvEJHfh ~ LIE
=, ia HN W r. o nnolNl-c c,
with authority to own 2oCo t acG OF land Gap
tH sdo H d nGt less tnsn ooo' OF more t
@!Vo" III sI"IcS "a p1oo e'cli, lol INC p1'l PoSc
Of buying and selling Land a., to, and inducing
lmnlgr"nIs 10 inc oCate OF virginia.
l4ha O"ners' o"p'talists, &C, arc invlIGu u"
cooperate WIN US by SUBSCRIBING nDcralIy III
money or land, which viii with our organlza'
ton prove profitable, facilitate immigration TO-
ana the scttlement OF u large area OF uncuItlVa1
tea ialds IN Inc otAtc. Inc DOCKS are opened
1 LOO Sp;cEapstun A. 'ho oie % 'Ho OopSy
.....:iY w. III. MARBURY,
Secretary and Treasurer
" JOHN S. BARBOUR, Prest.
T. A. Brewis, D.. ..
G. F. Suite '... s'.
G @. Wedderburn,
II. B. Sweeny, Dirooto.s
J. w. Burke
Andrew Jameson,
Julius Dienclt,
j. Fl. Barker. ... oct ~
,0uN II pNpp0TT
>, ohN H. lAH1rlE'VSDaNbR1A VA
Doo1 :; pIANE R00KS 1A
OeA'o' A. Dl''N1''> NV WR1TING PAPER
Wrorriro ponor psnor RAGS Enva1onas -" ~
Wrapping "p''' Ap0' Inks Gum sucilapc
6 eol 3D. A''"'" and Steel ps Wrapping rwino
in short everything comprised under the term
Stationery - for tho once School Room and
Also, SHEET MUSIC, (some 1000 to 5000
pieces on hand.) The only stock OF Music ever
gotten up here.
Ylollns, Guitars, Flutes, BanJos, &c.
The very best Italian aud other strings for
Guitars, Flollns, &c, and musical instruments,