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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

10 Police, REpoRT- MAYoR' S OFFIcE:--There
wered no cases Of criminal character at the
Mayors Office this morning ~ ~ =. -
: MAGISTRATES OFFICE. The case Of, Oscar
Williams; colored, for having in his possession
4 horse stolen from Sanford Gulick, Of Lou
doulnl, d county, which was decided sometime ago
bycompelling Williams to deliver the horse to
it's owner, has been reopened, and was set tor
trial yesterday evening, but, as q man named
Champ, from whom Williams rs says ne bought 20
the horse, and who has been arrested IN w ash
inston, j was not pre sent, was postponed until
this mornipg, has been. turned over for settle
ment to Col.. Lee, Of the iFreednen's Bureau,
, who IS working it up so as to secure the pun
ishment of the guilty party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

.RoW-T The colored people assemblodat Ly-
ceum Hall last ght to witness the. tableaux,
andIear the music, which were to: have been ex-
hibited; and produced there,sby some Of their
own color, we're frosted instead to grand row
the performers getting into a dispute which
they settled in free fight. that commenced on
the stage but did net terminate until the house
was emptied:7 One woman fainting, and the
fear of the arrival of the police, soon cleared the
Ineighborhood Of those who had participated in
the disturbance gga3sU H. 2;,i b. cd. 10 ~ %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

COOP Y EAsr,-Good buckwheat cakes are,
during such weather as is now prevailing, vast
lya comfortable, land asgood yeast is necessary
to their composition the folowiog recipe for the
preparation of that article-the efficacy OF
which is;youched fer BY a lady Of this city, who,
though young and beautiful, rrlishes other sus
tenahce than signs and rose leaves given to
the PUBIC; aaqqa I'D asr4la9 ge;yul .on
20 Pare six good. sized potatoes, and boil with
them three handfuls Of hops also put into an
open vessel one cup Of sugar, half cup OF salt;
b Baaes sGp y Ct S the s 5sa 5 aaa
G5so making King When Is strained s
When lukewarm, add rome. cupbof good yeast,
when a froth RISES put allin a jug, and cork
tight This will keep good Tor three n 1nths.
No -four ai'@ ~ ',.'%s, >'Ss+ go ~ =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
( II SLIsC S A L E :

r sv virtue of Il decree of the Circuit. Court of
p, i11ce William county, entered on the 18TH day
i October, 1867, in = suit in chanccry therein
bending, in which Elias +. Conner, Admir-. OF
GEORGE b. BradfeId: decd, is plaig;liti, and
Susan Msyhugh and others are defendants, the
uhder5gnsd G will II sell sa5 before the
on .NONDAY, the I'd day Of December. 1867,
that being Court day; at public auction, to the
highest bidder, TRACT OF LAND, contain
ing 10 acres, upon the following terms, to Wiz VIZ
One fourth cash, and The remainder on a.credlt
o. orc and two years, with interest from the
day of sale; The purchaser to give bond and :. SO
c,irity for the deferred payments, ard the title
to be retained as further security therefor
Said tract Of land is situated on Occoqu%h'
near Sprigg' ford, in Prince Wililam count
about three miles from tho village Of Manassas,
and is we'll timbered A. NlCOL, CommF'
Brcntsville, oct 3l-eot: ~ i ..
asEs- The above sale is postponed NATL The
lst Monday in January:
Prince William CO., dec 4-eot5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

~! :. n = ! F.-E-
The MARYLAND STEAM FERRY.-A meet
ing of the stockholders Of the Alexandria and
Maryland Steam Ferry Companyowass held at
the room of the Corn Exchang this morning
at 10 o'clock, when thea President, B. Wheat,
submitted report lof the, financial condition
of the company, and stated that the trips OF
the boat had .baen suspended on account'of in
debtedness :incurred IN iber construction, and
which could not be paid in consequence ota fail.
ures on the part of certain Of the stockholde
mostly in Maryland, to pay in their subscrip-
tons, thus necessitating athe laying up of the
boat for the present, and until action could be
taken blythe stockholders. IThe report Of the
Treasurersshowed thatthe boat had not only
paid expenses, but, that 10 the six7weeks she
hadbeeu running, sixty. Jour dollars had been
cleared, over. and above all expenditures;
Upon this exhibit it was determined to raise,
by additional subscription, lin this place, sum
sufficient to- liauidate the Indebtedness of the
boat, SO that she may be rum free OF sincum
brance, aDdnto THIS send 1925 subscribed
on tie spot, and the President and Treasurer
authorized ito wait .onithe business men, and
solicit additional subscriptions, sufficient to
make up the deficit ] It is not doubled that
the necessary amount, viii be raisedeas the, ben
e6cial: results arising froma safe and speedy
communication With the orxla ID shore .sare
80 Obvious, apd, had already begun totb be felt
Anticipating no further trouble, it is che inten-
tlon Of Che directors Of the company to, place s
the boat Sn the route again as soon, as the ice
Is out of the river, or $50 THAT theeb boat can,
With safety make hertrips. g. s.os,s :.s7ic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

.,Uj . Z q q Y . y - ~, r, M
IHPRoVED q Asa BuRNINa,AGeD. W. G. M
Davis (of FLORIDA, and. j: III. Maddox, ESQ. OF
Maryland, both now residing in this city, and
foufoEhsr gentlemen, have: purchased, for $780,
OoO, the right.to sapp)ythesgas meters Of the b
Disditeof BID With hydrogen, b new
yinvented process, bymhich the light is much y n
iupreyeds and d great saving effected. SIEVE:
raj Of the pubia!buRdipgsin Washing ton have
already been lighted w. th & PEW process and
the patent is now being adjusted to the meters
In the Capitol. 80 t.,-.r.o.,rasx
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|.s'-T % -. - J = - 49,
AUCTION SALES.

COMMISSIONER SALE OF hOuS q
C-EtN y NEAR ALE ANDRlA.- by vir-
tue of a. decree of the Circuit Court Of Farfny
rs. Victor Strudor ana others, I shall sell, tc
the highest bidder. on. SATURDAY, the 4th
day Of January, 1858, at 70 M. at the Tavern Of
r. D Cats, at West End, in Fairfax county, p
TRACT OF, LA ND, containing l5 IL
ACRES, lying ia, said county 81 Fairfax, two
adjoining the estate Of Frobel and others, being
the land Of which Victor Strudor died seized. =
The tract contains comfortable Dwell AA: :SFsss
LEN e. and the necessary buildings and Esssasl-
i'm provementS. sra - 1-c,r,......
two equal instruments, ut six and twelve months,
with interest, to besecured by, the notes Of tn
purchaser. and retention Of the title to the land
till the last payment is made. -,
- =. u u missioner Of Sale.
r,;,c,v oo,,t,r ~ ~ ie'-'t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
: ssSuNKEN BARGE All other efforts having
l.:laa aa.,a tho ALaah;rnton Star -Enf resferda

4 ssSuNKEN BARGE All other efforts having
failed, says Washington Ster, of yesterday
evening to raise the barge Rensowo, which III!
sanka couple ofsweeks siuce across The channel
10 front of Eleventh street wharf, loaded with
$4,000 bricks, the contractor, Mr.. r. F, Megee,
has, undertaken the job OF, fishing from her
hold the bricks in the same .manter hat .oys-
tiers / are caught Yesterday the work was
commenced, and a couple Of hands have since
been engaged with oyster topgs taking from
1heD vessel brick at d time. The work pro
gressss slow, but the CONTRACTOR has IhoRssip
the course of time of accomplishing the task
The sinking Of this barge across the cbannrelh
proved source of much inconvenience toinay'
igators above, the point at which She les. a''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
VALUABLE FISHERY FOR RENT.

, The subscriber offers to- rent. for the ensuing
season the Tent Landing" Persons desiring
to rent will please apply at once to w Arthur
bury, r. B. Post Office, Prince George county,
rent, BY auction; in front of the Mayors Office,
on SATURDAY, the 2Sth Of December, 1867.
dec 4-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

Soup HOUSE. Five hundred and eighty5two
persons were supplied with soup to-day, from
the city charity soup house. Mr.. W hitting
ton. the Clerk of the Market, acknowledges
the5receipt at the. soup house of, $50 pounds Of
meat from Col. IS. P. Lee; one barrel of -tur-
nips from Mr.. Wilmer; one lot Of bread from
Chas. L. Adams; a lot Of bread from a friend,
and one lotrof beef from friend o. p. -'.15a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

HORSE AND BUeaY RECOVERED. The
house and buggy of MIR, George Bossart, lett
standing BY that gentleman, yesterday even
ing, in front Of the store of Brewis & Co., on
Cameron street, and which was taken away or
wentastray, was found last night on the Little
River turnpike, and driven to Cats, in West
End, where Mr.. Bossart recovered it. Z -EMrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

HORSE AND CART OyERBoARD. ~ esterday
evening horse and cart belonging to NJ. FL
bridge & Co., backed overheard at the oyster
dock The horse, which was Immediately cut
loose from his harness, soon extricated himself
from his perilous situation by jumping out on
the dirt wharf there, and the cart was gotten
out this morning. .zcalzua5 i; - ~ 81 .:@@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

7 New YORK STEAMERS. The steamer May
Flower, Capt. Robinson, from New York, has
been added to the old line of steamers, and ar.
rived up yesterday morning with full freight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
HARMLESS.l CHEAP!

The above oil will be for sale by the principal
Grocsrs, Druggists and Oil Dealers throug bout
this section Of the State 80 ...,,... IN. IN.
Mandatory and Wholesale Warehouse will
be open in few days, at No. 81, Union street.
Samples exhibited, and orders solicited from
the trade, by -.,.rl. Ira 5,...a Q
.: RICHARDSON, LUTHER s. CO., ?
dec 12-1y Mansion House, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

L 49, ..l
By virtue OF p decree Of the Circuit Co"rJ for
the 'ounty OF Prince William, entered on the
18th day Of October, 1851, in suit III chanc ry
thcrein pending in WHICH Mary \. LipScom b
and Others are plaintiffs, and John Williams
and others are defendants, tao undersigned,
Commissioner, will sell,b fore the front door of
the Court House of said county, on MONDAY,
the I'd day OF December, 1867, that being Court
dav, at public auction, to the highest bidder,
he HOUSE and LOT, in the town Of k1ssss==ss
Brentsville, known as the '.rayern Lot, Izza=a
lately occupied by Mrs Holland rs hotel, upon
the following terms to wit: Ten per cent cash,
and the remainder on credit Of +, y and Is
months: tho deferred payments to bear nteTe !;
from the day ofsale, the purchaser to give bond
and security therefor, and the title TO be re-
tanned MS a further security for the same.
Said property is well adapted TO the purpose
of q Boarding School, and Brntsville is most
cxcel,c ut location for one. A. N!CoL,
= -Hr.risville oct 3l-eots Commissioner.
rs. fne above sale is postponed until the iss
MnnGa yin January. - !
: Prince William CO., dec 4-cots -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

|. Hook AND LADDER COMPANY Relief
Hook and Ladder Company will hold an ad-
journed meeting tonight See notice in anoth-
er column 12j'NI. 4ssss'' 10 ....s.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

+. CLEAN THE PAYMENTS The Superinten.
dent of Police, Mr. Fadeley gives notice, IL
another column, that the sidewalks must be
kept clear of ice and snow. Eai,&.j 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

= For THE PooR.-We learn that'a number OF
BUR estimable ladies are now engaged in pre-
pairing such clothing and food as they can col
lect for the benefit of the poor and destitute IN
this place, during tn present Indictment weather,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

WATCH HOUSE. Notwithstanding. the terri
bic weather, prevailing last hight there was but
one lodger in the Watch House John Maltern,
a seaman from Philadelphia, whose vessel had
sailed without him. Tl&a@a'h ,s'.'@ ''.'..'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

BEAUTIFUL SIGHT. This morning, when
the sun. shone out brightly, the trees, covered
as they were with icicles, looked as though
the limbs had myriads Of diamonds pendant
from their branches e,sf1 81, o s;#&t2".@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

+ COL CHAFFIN. The children of the Orphan
Asylum are invited to attend Col. Chaffin' S
matinee reception, tomorrow evening, from
two to FIVE o'clock, free of charge. s:rs.as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
FOR SALE. AND. RENT.

G6ea = itc FOR RENT. 5.atl z = Y 2,
: ia:ail The three!atory FRAME HOUSE, No: 2O9
Cameron street. containing ten rooms "a good
.sts1i! for q grocery store To a good tenant
the rent will be moderate. FortermsS&c, APP
plY1o Mrs. TU BMAN; l97d1King slide l2-bt
-: - WAREHOUSE FOR RENT. 47.} g;
E EE;il Fwo large and conmodious WAREHOUSES,
on Union street, near King -one! sadJoinining
the old Custom House, and the other opposite,
corner of Dock street. Good stands for. any
business !; the one first named well adapted for
dec iO.eo6t 81 ! ~, bn7R JOHNSTON
.sss -. - TORRENT. 3na IS b 5&
az WAREROOMS,N Nos. 80 and 81, Cameron
street under the Theatre building. Possession
given imme diately. Apply to. s.2ssS4.1slca
.a1i FOR rem 1.-TWO STORES under the
III Mansion House Hotel; also, DWELLING
H0USESAtwo suitable for large families,
or boarding houses, and others Of smaller capa-
city And on Union street. convenient to the
railroad TWO LARGE YARDS, suitable for
the lumber coal, wood, or plaster trade e. !, En-
iy5-tf = -, ~; - 3d. Prince street.
,a. FOR ALE-on Royal st.-TWO NEW
A$ia FRAN E5BUILDINGS opposite jamie
sons Foundry. The above property will be
sold cheap and on teasy terms. The lots are
large and the buildings are nearly new. For
particulars apply to ia. STO URGH,
corr King and Columbus SITS. 81 sep 16-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

DELEaATEs,-7In the list Of Delegates TO the
Conservative Convention who appeared on the
first, day, were Hugh Latham VIII. Lam bert,
George; r. Shinn; and BIZ. Price -" - o.'.,5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

PIcKpocK There are great deal "a
Oarbarism peculiar to an old resident of the
city Aot.pick pockets, about nov, and sever 81
Passengers the Orange, Alexandria and Ma
nassas trains haveelnssly suffered by their ep-
erations,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

!: DROWNED, Man. The body of an unknown
map was washed ashore "a, at Matthias Point last
week, and there buried .!sl-.j: .7'tf,' HI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
NIFTY ACRES OFLAND FOR SALE.

Pursuant to decree Of the County Court Of
Fairfax county, entered ut the November Court,
1867, ii the suit Of .Conrad's Executor VS..
Thnmpson the undersigned, as Commissioner,
will sell, to the highest bidder at public sale,
before the door OF Fairfax Court House. on
MONDAY, the 18th day of December, 1867,
that being Curt day, q TRACT OF LAND,
containing 50 acres. This land was originally
IL part Of the Hunter Mill tract lies on the A.,
l.: & II. +. r., and is Of good quality. a
: TERMS-O ne fourth Of the purchase money
in han J. a: a deposit liable to b. forfeited, and
the land rcsold at the risk Of the purchaser,
should he fail to com pete his purchase upon
confirmation by the Court the residue IN equal
in5talneats. payable at six, twel I've and eighteen
months, with intprcs. from the day Of sale the
purchaser to execute his notes for the same, and
the tile retained until the last payments made.
Stamps and conveyance at the cost of the pur-,
ctlascr THOS. MOORE, COmm'r.
: Ni:rf.Y 20 . my II -Inwts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
rO0DS FOR THE HOLIDAYS,

GOODS FOR THE lE' HOLIDAYS,
A. splendid assortment Of CONDEAI:S
PERFUM ERIES and POAADE S;
Toilet Powder Boxes, Fine English and French
Hair, Tooth and Nail brushes Buffalo Toilet
Conf BIS, Parrish's Cologne Water, and great
variety of Fancy Toilet Articles received and
for sale by 2: JAIME y ~,
[ dec 12SH0IToa QEA aGoo9 No. l45i cling St:
NHILBIAIN LINIMENr-An infallible
" remedy for Chilblains Or Frosted feet
Those suffering with thisqmostr painful and tor
menting comp aint are guaranteed a cure upon
a bottle For sale by IA, : ! G Sas
IL dec y Druggistsd1 l45, King: street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
:EEEDlI FEED! FEEDl

!; We have on hand altkindsIof FEED ,;which
we are prepared to sell at low prices delivered
TO our friends and customers IN any portion Of
the city. Give US your orders. : ~
;; GWIN, BECKHAM s. CO.,
= }doc 10, &IgflE < ~ SO, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

This School is modelled, in its course and
mode of instruction, as far as possible after the
University of Virginia. and is designed to pre-
pare students for that Institution, as well as for
practical business life. = Il y - ~. ..-~
The English Branches, Ancient and Modern
Languages, Mathematics, Natural Philosophy,
Chemistry, Natural History Comparative
Physiology, Bookkeeping Elocuton and
Drawing are taught by competent and expe-
rienced Instructors. Orthography, Compost
ton and Penmanship receive close attention
Regular religious services are readily accessi-
bic, The first term begins September 18th,
1867, and ends February 18th, 1868. Tho I'd
terms begins February 10Th, 1868, and ends
June oath, 1868. = Monthly reports sent home.
Board, tuition, washing, fuel and attendance,
$165 per term, Pupils received at any time
Catalogues sent on application. = :, .
Address, w NJ. d. CABELL, Principal.
nov 8-tjan Norwood P. O., Nelson CO., Va.
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ByL. ID. Harrison, Auctfonee-.

KY II. ID. EhstFTBSUI, SAGCIIOEHCU1. :
NROCKERY WARE, &C., AT AUCTION.
Will be sold, at my auction room, No. 49, n.
Royal street, on SATURDAY, December an,
at 10 o clock a. m, a large lot Of CROCkERf
WARE, direct from the Potterie=, consisting of
Basins and Ewers, Pitchers, Cream jugs, Plates
Cups and Saucers, Scolloped Naples, Round,
Oval and Flat Dishes. Sc, &c: Also, large
lot Of French China Vases, Undershirts, Hosie-
ry and Notions, generally, Stoves, &c House,
Keepers call. Sale continued at night. d l2td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
y BILE FAIRFAX LANDRY virtue of 3
decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax county,
rendered 1T its November term, 1857 in the
cause of Lucindn Tennison vs.. e W. Wake
field and others, l shall offer for sale, on MON
DAY, the 10Th day of December next, (CouTt
dav) in front Of the Court House OF FalrtaX CO.,
a VALUABLE TRACT OF Ian il Fair
fax county, situated on the Little River Turn
bike, near Anandsle, containing -! acres, hay
ing Oh it 9. comfortable DWELLING, E:Es
fine orchard, well, and ether improve kEssN
ment:, and binding on the Turnpike q consid-
cradle distance, being the property of which
Samuel Tenn;son died seized, and now occupied
by f. w. Wakefield.
>TERMS-Onetenth Of the purchase-!none
in cash and the residue in three equal n>ts :
Inen.s 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 till the last E9yment Is
made. w h1. i. DULANI ~,
Fairfax &C.. no 12-2awts . Comm r. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13
EDUCATIONAL.

TUITION IN THE HIGHER BRANCHES
i OF English, French and Music on the Piano,
to schools or families. 10
! -. Il MISS VIOLETTA L JONES, =.
Applications will be received at Mrs Car
ter's, IS Prince street. EA--.- - dec 9-lw#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

Pursuant to decree Of tho Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered in the suit of E. q.
Powell, &c, VS.. Hunter, &c, at the June term,
1857 ofsaid Court, the undersigned, as Com
missioner, will on the. 18th DAY OF DE-
GENDER, 1867, ithat being Court Monday }
offer, at public auction 10 the highest bidder,
in front Of the Court House Of said county, that
valuable property known as "HU Mt Il 4 S
MILL" This property lies Immediately on
the A., Il. & H. r T., at which point there is u
turnout, and contains 1881 acres Of highly pro-
ductive land. The mills, both grist snd saw,
were destroyed the du ing war bat as mil seat it
is regarded as the most valuable in Fair AK co !,
the stream on (which it is located af'0rding Wa
ter at all seasons of the year. This property be
ing situated on the railroad, the prOductivcness
Of the laud, and the valuable water privileges
render it altogether the mot desirable property
in market in Fairfax county. The entire tract
/ will be sold subject to the right Of dover Of
hrs Mary A. Hunter, to that portion which
hNs been allotted her End includes the dwelling
iou:e Her ri glt can be bought on reasonable
terms. .-. ST.. ...i .... -. =
TERMS UF SALE -One-tenth of the pur-
chase money in hand, as q deposit, liable to be
forfeited upon the purchaser failing to complete
his purchase upon confirmation by the Court
The residue in three equal payments, at six,
twelve and eighteen months, with interest from
tho day of sale, to be secured by the note. OF
the purchaser and Il retention Of the title until!
the last payment is made. Stamps and expenses
Of conveyance ut the cost Of the purchaser.
THOS MOORE, Comm'r. Of Sale.
H Fairfax county. nov. 14.-lAW4w
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SCHOOL, VIRGINIA.

WILLIAM D. CABELL, Principal
L. M. BLACKFORD, M A., Associate.
/ WALLER HOLLADAY. s3.asst
/ WILLIAM G. STRANGE, B. A. -
! JOHN r. PAGE, M. D.
! RICHARD M. BOILING. 49,
! HENRY SCHARF, Instructor in Elocution
and Drawing. IN -t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

& W vi VI lCSiON = kS y a In Ot ME- II Ed
y TATE.--By virtue Of decree ofthe Cir
its September term for 1867, in the suit OF
Bruce's infants, &C., VS.. Minor, Sc. the sub
scribers. therein appointed commissioners for
tn" purpose will offer for sale at PUBLIC
AUCTION on the premises, on the 18th DAY
OF DECEMBhR, 1857, so much Of that well
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
in, which will be so assigned as not to embrace
the Dwelling House and buildings herewith
connected, or affect the value OF the portion to
be sold
The property consists of about FIFTY
ACRES OF LAND on which stands two
story frame DWELLING HOUSE Of neat ap-
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 Frcdcricks-
burg, in a healthy locality, ard populous neigh
borhood. Is about two and half miles from
the Court House, three miles from Hop Yard
landing on the Rsppahannock and four mile:
from Chatterton. on tho Potomac.
The place has long been proiithbly used a; a
Mercantile business stand, and y Postothce i:
kopt there It is good situation fora house OF
private entertainment, for which the Dwelling
is well suited or would be q pleasant residence
for q private family or professional man.
TEkMS One third cash, onc-third in nine
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 i. B. LEWlS5, Comm,rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-12-13

POTOMAC SJIAD and HERRING, for sale
l. by [nov l3 j. G. MlLBURN.