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DUTIES OF OFFICERS.

DUlI Ed UT lNOrfTT HO'1''N'
The officers of this Club shall per-
form the duties required OF similar Of
ficers by ordinary parliamentary usage.
The Executive Committee shall prepare
business for the meetings of the Club
and make such arrangements as shall
secure a good attendance: They shall
also make such efforts rs may be In their
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ARTICLE III.
OFFICERS.

The officers of this Club shall be a
President, two Vice Presidents, Sc
cretary, Treasurer, and an Executive
Committee of five members. The above
named officers shall be elected at the
first meeting in January and July In
each year, and they shall hold over
until their successors are duly elected
and qualified. - Z
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ARTICLE V.
QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS

QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS.
The only qualifications necessary to
become a member of this Club should
be good moral character and an ex-
pressed determination to support the
principles Of the Union Republican
party. -.-
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ARTICLE III.

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ATTORNEY AND C0UNsELL0R AT LAW

t4RNfNGToN, N. o. 8-,assS
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and Randolph, Business entrusted to him will
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MYTH THE RULES, ORDERS & FORMS
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REGULAR SCHEDULE.
On and after Sept. LIST, the following Schedule
will be run by the Passenger trains over this Rail-
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LINES.
TRANSPORTATION LINE.

DOlOhAC
L TRANSPORTATION LINE,
GEORGETOWN, D. G. CONNECTINGA1
AQUA CREEK WITH THE RICHMOND,
FREDERICKSBURG s. POTOMAC r. r.
- THE STEAMER EXPRESS,
.ESHs~4SxsAsEesCaptain A. G. Nickle, leaves Balti-
more from Pier No. 8, Light street wharf, every
TUESDAY, at4 o'clock p. m., for the above
cities, and stopping ut the following way pol is
on the Potomac: Point Lookout, Piney folnt,
Foxwelps Wharf, Curioman Bay, Burch's
Wharf, Stones Wharf, Chapel Point, Matthias
to Fredericksburg and Richmond, Smiths PIT.
and Glymont. Returning leaves Washington
at 6 8 M, and Alexandria at 7 q. m. every
SATURDAY. -
THE STEAMER KENEBEC,
timore from Pier No. 8, Light street wharf, ev-
tomac kiiveP: Mundy's Point, Kinsale, Piney
Point, Plowden's Wharf, Pope's Creek, Matthias
Point, Nanjemoy Stores, Aqua Creek, connect
ing with railroad to Fred ericksburg and Rich.
mond, Smiths Point and Glymont. Returning
leaves Washington at 6 q. M, and Alexandra
at 7 a. M, every WEDN ESDAY.
Gs-Freight of all descriptions carried at low
rates. For furthe r information apply to
No. II, King street, Alexandria.
J.. B. BRYAN s. BRO,
345 Pennsylvania av., Washington
A. NEEDHAM & SONS,
142, Light st. Wharf, Baltimore
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AUCTION SALES.
COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF \
DIT LA Mn,l In = G(

COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF VALUA-
II BILE LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY.
By virtue Of 8 decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered at its November term,
1867, of said Court, in the suit Of Barnes Ad-
ministrator VS.. J. II. Barnes, &C., the under
signed, Commissioners, named in said decree,
will, on the 18TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 1867,
Chat being the first day Of the County Court
offer, at public sale, in front ofthe Court House
of said county, a TRACT OF LAND, contain
ing 1874 acres This land is the farm lately &C.
cupied by Mrs. Sarah Barnes, being tho same
assigned her as dover in the division of her
husbands (the late John Barnes) real estate
It has thereon a comfortable DWELLING O.
HOUSE, with the usual out buildings, an I'LL
abundance of wood, excellent water, under a
good state. of cultivation, and lies about mile
from the o. & A. Z. f., and IA miles from
Fairfax Station, and about the same from Sang
ster's. This farm is valuable, and offers great
inducements to persons DESTROYS to invest IN
real estate, being the most productive farm IN
that neighborhood. la& -
TERMS OF SALE as prescribed by the
| Court -One-fourth Of the purchase.money in
hand, liable to be forfeited, and the land resold
at the risk of the purchaser, should he fall to
complete his purchase, upon confirmation by
the Court the residue in three equal payments
at six, twelve and eighteen months, with inter
est from the day Of sale, to be secured by the
notes of the purchaser, and q retention OF the
title until tn. last payment is made. Cost OF
conveyance and stamps at the expense of the
purchaser. NJ. y. Ball.
.I0@0@ It,ME THO5. MOORE.
~ m... .ta Is Commissioners of Sale.
Fairfax county, nov 14-laW4W
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Pursuant to a decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered in the suit of g.. @.
Powell, SC, vs.. Hunter, &C., at the June term,
1867 of said Court, the undersigned, as Com
missioner, will, on the 10TH DA J, OF, DE
CEMBER, 1867, Chat being Court Monday
offer, at public auction. to the highest bidder:
in front of the Court House of said county, that
valuable property known as ."H UN IL Is
MILL" This property lies Immediately on
the A., LIS Fl. r. T., at which point there is q
turnout, and contains 1884 acres of highly pro-
ductive land. The mills, both grist and saw,
were destroyedthe du ing war, but as q mill seat 1t
is regarded as the most valuablein Fairfax co ),
the stream on which it is located affording 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 which
has been allotted her, and includes the dwelling
House. Her right can be bought on reasonable
terms. ~
TERMS OF SALE-One-tenth of the pur-
chase money in hand, as a deposit, liable to be
forfeited upon the purchaser failing to complete
his purchase upon confirmation by the Court
Fhe residue in three equal payments, at six,
twelve and eighteen months, with interest from
the day of sale, to be secured by the notes of
the purchaser, and Il retention OF the title until
the last payment is made. Stamps and expenses
Of conveyance at the cost of the purchaser.
THOS. MOORE, Comm'r. ofSAle.
Fairfax county, nov. 14-laW4W
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Fredericksburg, nov 9-1aw6w
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE FAIRFAX LANDRY virtue of a
decree of the Circuit Court of Fai1fa fax county,
rendered at its November term, 1867, in the
| cause of Lucinda Tennison VS.. E w. Wake
field and others, 7 shall offer for sale, on MON
DAY, the 18th day Of December next, .(Court
day. in front of the Court House of Fairfax CO.,
q VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND in Fair
fax county, situated on the Little River Turn
pike, near Anandale, containing %! acres, hav-
ing on it a comfortable DWELLING, ga
ments, and binding on the Turnpike a consid-
cradle distance, being the property of which
Samuel Tennison died seized, and now occupied
by E.. W. Wakefield.
TERMS-One-tenth of the purchase-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 till the last payment is
made. VIM. II. DULANY,
Fairfax c., no 12-2awts Comm'r. Of Sale.
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Fairfax county, nov. l4-law4w

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES.
u TATE.-By. virtue of a decree Of the Cir
cult Court of King George county, rendered ut
it's September term for 1867, in the suit OF
Bruce's infants. Sc, VS.. Minor, Sc, tho sub
scribers. therein appointed Commissioners for
the purpose, will offer for sale at PUBLIC
AUCTION on the premises, on the 18th DAY
OF DECEMBER, 1867, so much of that we'll
known Real Estate, Of which VIM @. Bruce,
died, seized and possessed, called CONFORM,
situated in King George county, as shall remain
after the assignment Of Dover (one-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 y two
story frame DWELLING HOUSE of neat APP
in front and rear, Kitchen, Smoke House, Ice
House, Carriage House, Stable, Granary and
| Store House, al in excellent repair.
Comorn is situated on the main road leading
from King George Court House to Fredericks-
burg, in a healthy locality, and populous neigh
the Court House, three miles from Hop Yard
landing on the kappahannock, and four milos
from Chatterton, on the Potomac.
The place has long been probably used as a
Mercantile business stand, and a Postothce is
kept there. It is a good situation fora house of
IS well suited, or would be a pleasant residence
for q private family or professional man.
Terms One third cash, one-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 confrmsthe sale, and the
entire purchase money is paid or satisfactorily
secured. J: , ,. hh asoN oomm'rs
Fredericksburg, nov 9-law6w
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-'4"s VALUABLE
20 "5COUNTRY S A T.

BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND ALEX-
1sy@ : y Al PRIVATE SALE.
"a The estate called WARWICK, four miles
from Washington city, and two from Alexan-
dria, on the railroad and turnpike between the
CWo cities. g,z2 2E taI@g
81 The property will be sold in three parts, viz !:
i. FfFfY-SIX ACRES, with BRICK
DWELLING, containing IL rooms, and out
buildings. On this land are, an orchard, in full
bearing; a market garden, grapes, shrub6ery,
crest and ornamental trees. and a never failing
Of the Washington and Alexandria, with the
&Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, is within q
few minutes walk. The scenery and view arc
of Unsurpassed beauty, and the surroundings
unexceptionable. 4
- THiRTY-EIGHT ACRES of fine meadow
land, about fifty yards from the junction, and
100 from the Canal-sepsrated from No: by
the Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad. This is
excellent land for grain and hay, and fol mar
%. TWENTY-FIvE ACRES on the old
.Leesburg road, about midway between the
Theological Seminary and Alexandria. The
view from this situation is beautiful and extern
sive, and the neighborhood very agreeable.
The above property will DO shown by tho
smiiy residing at Warwick.
Also, tho following lots in Alexandria:
ONE ACRE, adjoining the Loudoun and
Hampshire depot, bounded by Pendleton, Fair
fax and Water streets.
ONE ACRE, on the south side Of Madison
street, extending from Fairfax to Royal st.
ONE ACRE, on the south side of Montgom-
cry street. a few yards from the Canal Basin,
and extending from Washington to st. Asaph
street. A part of this lot is occupied By the
Washington and Alexandria Railroad.
A lot on the south side of Queen street, be-
tween Patrick end Alfred streets, about 20 feet
front, and 100 deep, to a IL feet alley, with two
small tenements thereon. .
"A lot, at the northeast corner Of Alfred and
Wythe streets.
IA lot, on the west side Of Columbus st., be-
tween Wythe and Madison streets.
TERMS:-One half to be paid in cash, and
the residue in two equal instalments, at II and
1s months from sale, with interest, excepting
remain in the hands Of the purchaser for about
A years, bearing interest.
Further particulars of w G. YEATON, At
torney at Law, Office in Stewards Block, King
street. @. A. ALEXANDER, Trustee.
Ia M.eOtf
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COMMISSIONERS SALE
u OF VALUABLE LAND,
IN KING GEORGE COUNTY, VA

IN KING GEORGE COUNTY,, VA.
By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court OF
King George county, pronounced in the suit OF
Quisenberry's Administrative VS.. Quisenberry
and others, the subscribers, therein appointed
Special Commissioner for that purpose. will
expose to public sale, on THURSDAY. the
9Th day of December, 1867, Chat being Court
day. at King George G. H., the tract Of land,
in the decree and proceedings mentioned, called
1.-THE COTTAGE."
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 steamer and sail YES
sells of a large class, offering the greatest facili-
| ments consist of small but comfortable Frame
Dwelling House, good Barns, Stables, hksEaaI
| Corn Houses, Servant Houses, Ice House, .gEsEl.
| pump, sc. The farm is in fine condition, the
land Lowell, we'll adapted to the production of
corn, wheat, grass, &C., and is Justly considered
tho county. It is vol enclosed with good and
substantial fencing, and the several fields also
separated by good fences. There is q plenty OF
water, and timber in abundance for tho use of
the plantation. It is. altogether, q most desir-
able tract of land, for all agricultural purposes,
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
tho deferred payments to be secured, after the
confirmation of the sale. by q lien on the land.
Unless otherwise notified Of a change, the sale
will 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.. K. Il. Stuart, Edge
Hill, King George county, or to either of tho
subscribers. Any person wishing to purchase,
however, had better visit the premises, and OK
anime for himself. W. LIE WIS. -
z1 = JULIAN J. MASON.
~ i%ift VIM. A. LITTLE.
King Geo, CO., oc 23-1aW6w .s5 Comm'rs
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.OR BALTIMORE.

TOR BALTIMORE.
.Ne The STEAMER COLUMBIA,
lMEaeR&SCapt. JAMES HARPER, having re-
ceived a new boiler. and been thoroughly retit-
ted, has resumed her regular trips, leaving Bal
timore every SATURDAY, at 4o'clock, p. m.
for Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
stopping at all her former landings.
Returning, will leave Alexandri& every
WEDNESDAY MORNING, at 7 O'clock.
@s-All way freight must be prepaid.
@A- For freight and passage apply to
NH 5-1Om B.. WHEAT, Agent.
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Goods per New York, Philadelphia and Bal
timore steam lines, and Adams Express, to
andria, will be forwarded as far as leesburg
free Of charge, other than our regular tariff rates.
Communication Passenger Tickets between Al
exandria and Leesburg and intermediate Sta
tons at cheap rates.
WASHINGTON BLYTHE,
nv PLY General Superintendent.
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RAILROAD LINES.
"A LEXANDRlA, LOUDOUN
~ AND HAMPSHIRE RAILROAD.

NEW

------"- IN w 7
BEGINNING MONDAY, JUNE 8, 1854
Leave Alexandria daily, except Sundays, at 8
q. m, for Leesburg, retur- ng leave 5Leos-
burg at II. Is p. NJ.
Connecting at L~eesburg with Peacock's Line OF
First-class Coaches, which loave Leesburg on
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, for Ham
ilton, Purcellvjlle, Snickersville, Berryville,
Winchester and Capon Springs; returning
leaving Winchester on Mondays, Wednes-
days and Fridays.
Leaves Leesburg for Middleburg on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, on the arrival OF
the railroad train from Alexandria, and ar
rives at MiddIeburg at 8 p. m.
Leaves Middleburg Tuesdays, Thursdays and
saturdays, at Ia. NJ, and arrives at Lees
burg at IL m, and (per r~ailroadl arrives at
Alexandria at 8 p. M, in ample time for
Washington and Baltimore the same day.
From and after Juno 3, the coaches will run
daily from Winchester to Capon Springs.
e BE.
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:DUCKLAND WOOLEN FACTORY.

The undersigned having become the owners
of tho "Buckland Mills" Prince William CO.,
Va, two and a half miles from Gainesville Sta
ton on the Manassas Gap Railroad, have put
the same in thorough repair, and now prepared
to fill all orders for the
BEST WOOLEN FABRICS.
By the addition Of now and improved ma
chincry 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 q gentleman who has had an
experience oftwenty years in the best wooden
mills of England, and is known. to be thorough
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 a generous support in the undertak-
ing. =,
@-The highest market price will be paid
for wool, either in money or cloth.
JOHN b. UUNTON s. co.
Pri0no Vim 20 nov 1a-eO3m
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THE GAZETTE.
sTHuRspAY EVENING, DECEMBER S.

D1nEsss 1IRR.-Twice within the past twelve
months the stars have been swept outo Of Heaven
like seree leaves. Only . few days since q grand
s,srulptiono of VesuYius filed the heavens with
broad fame, and theearth with terror. Nearly
at the. same. hour. an island Of the Spanish
Mai0s went down in the tbroes ofa terrible
earthquake, and all its souls were ex-
plunged in q single pulsation o ftime. A year
sgojanot less than . million people persisted
vretchedly in India of starvation. And during
The recent Tapping rebellion in China, twenty
f6ye millions. Of her teeming population were
destroyed. All the world over there are wars
and, rumorss OF wars. In: this country there is
,marehy,a pestilence, poverty, confusion Of
tongues, false prophets, Thad. Stevens, the
Alabama Convention, c%ircuses, Reconstruction,
the Washington Chronicle, and a ghost or the
devil al, Scottsville, in Albemarle.
Every prudent man, in view of these sinister
somens, should select q convenieat sapling and
be prepared on short notice to bid this vain
world adieu and climb the said sapling fol
refuge. -Lynchburg Republican.
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assAi letter from Fort Harker, Kansas, under
date of November 81, received in Baltimore
ON! Tuesday. states that the Indians, DOW that
they have made peace with the government,
appear to be fighting among themselves. ga.