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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

REMARKS. The marketths morning opened
with more activity. In Flour we nave no
change 10 notice. the stocks on hand being very
LIGHT and only sufficient TO meet the city de-
mand. Offerings of Wheat 800 bushels white
and 1888 bushels red; sales of very poor and
trashy white at lG2a2l0; one lot Dot" amber
for seed held at 800 sales ofred at leO. 1904
90 go ami 225 for very inferior and tough TO
f,ir The condition of the Wheat coming to
market is generally very bad, and prices are
affected thereby Farmers would realize much
better prices ifamore attention was paid to the
condition in which:their grain is sent to mar
ket. There is always demand for good Wheat,
but what are termed slow grades''-that is bad
ly cleaned and tough-are disposed of with diff
fculty. and ut low figures. There was mode
rate demand for Corn, with light offerings; sales
of mixed at 125, and yellow damaged at 10 :
Oats in fair request with sales of 60o bushels at
60. Rye quiet, with sales at 1885, - !
SHIPMENT II or ToBAcc IN BoND.-General
Mulford, collector of U. =. revenue for the
third district; of Virginia, issued on the 9th
instant the following order to the tobacco man
ufacturers of this city. Under direction or Inc
commissioner in internal revenue no turtner
snlpmoQCS OF tOUdCCO Ill uOl1u VIA w
until export bonded warehouses are establish
ed" The issuing of this order has much per-
plexed manufacturers and unsettled the mar
ket-Richuaond Dispatch. 81 80 '... *
But small business was done at. the Balti-
more Stock Board on Saturday. Gold SOLD at
las Nothing done in Gov ernmeuts..' Virginia
registered bonds, old, brought the previous rate
of473. I FAG- u = - - - :. ~
At New York the money mar ket is easy. On
Saturday afternoon unemployed balances were
loaned at 2 per cent. The gold market was IN
usually dull during the day, and the volume OF
business small. aa4. y, va4 ,s-t'.. : J 81 -
Receipts of Produce, &C., by RailRoast.
O.,-A. 81 M.-For the week ending August
3lst 1868 Corn 440l bushels, wheat Is, 2o9 bush
els, rye 1888, oats IA 0SO mill otfaI 2l9o potatoes
25. onions 20, sumac 4433 sacks, hour ll47 bbls,
tobacco 10 boxes, bacon 1926 lbs wool 20 sacks,
butter So frkins, eggs 50 bbls and boxes, lard t
frkins, vinegar Dbl, COWS. calves, hogs, &c,
70, tan bark IO3 cords, feathers | sack. castings
and old iron 1923 lbs, rags 1000 lbs hides bun
dies, sheep-skins IS, fowls IL coops. spokes
$500, carriages l, apples IL bbls, drills l, piano
/, salt sacks, soap 3 boxes halr SACKS, sun
dries 20 PACKAGES bones 1850 lbs, cider Dbl;
lime bbls, fish Dbl, lumber IL 500 tt, dressed
slaves 5000, wood IA cords; cattle and sheep D
car loads, other merchandise rs tons Freight
sent forward 664 tons. ... cy.yry r
A., l.. s. H.-For the week ending August
2sth, 1868: Corn 1856 bushels, wheat 1872. oats
CDl, butter 42 bbIs and boxes, eggs IL bbls and
boxes chickens Is bbls and boxes, calves and
sheep IL head, hogs lear load, castings gUo lbs.
wool bales, apples bbls -, 80 ,r-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
PHOTOGRAPHIC NEWS.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TO THEGAzETTE
goRsemtxen Vereln Celebration.

WASHINGTON, August 3l.-The Scheutzen
Verein, OF this city, arc to-day celebrating
their third anniversary, at their new Park, out
Seventh street, which has been handsomely
prepared for the occasion. There was long
procession, including number Of bands Of
music, one mounted. A principal feature Of
the procession was car drawn by six white
horses, surmounted by a canopy, beautifully
festooned, and containing group of young Ia
dies, handsomely dressed, and representing,
theoretically, the number States of the Union.
The members Of the Verein rode in carriages,
and wore uniform OF gray, trimmed with green,
with black felt hat and green feather. The
dwellings Of the German citizens on the line OF
march Of the procession were decorated with
flags and eycrgreens The procession, after
passing through The principal avenues pro
ceeded to the White House, where the mem
bers Of the Verein paid their respects to the
Chief Magistrate, who gave them cordial
welcome The President was invited to the
Park, TO join in the festivities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

RIVER BOATS. The steamer Columbia and
Hi. Livingston, from Baltimore and the river
landings, and the Wawaset, from Cone River,
arrived up yesterday, on good time, and with
large frcights and fair compliments Of passen-
gers. Among the freight they brought up
were some consignments Of excellent oysters.
The large number Of passengers brought up by
these boats on every trip is remarkable, Peo-
pie travel about the country more, than they
did prior to the war. .<.,.. Hat.IG31sf
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yorrurrr5,fi. nrppavrry "A vonn 70 NJ.

YOUTHFUL DEPRAvITY "A young man, we'll
dressed, of good manners, and apparently a
gentleman, was in this city on Saturday last to
pay the fine in default Of which a young wo-
man, for breach of the peace, had been COM
mitted to the work house. The woman alluded
to is about lG years old, and, with younger
sister, loft her parents house i'll Washington
some months ago, came to this city, and has
been living horribly depraVed and abandoned
life ever since The young man is her brother
He says his two unfortunate sisters have com,
Portable homes, and that their father is we'll to
IL. = :. ..TE,. .-h-- p !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
Marine Disasters.

. LIVERPOOL, Aug. 3l.-Thc ship Favorile,
hence for New CLEANS, which went ashore of
ireland, has arrived back. dismastcd and other
wise damaged
The steamer Russia, which arrived here Oh
the 2Sth inst, when off the Banks Of New,
foundland, ran down the bark Custalogo, Capt.
Nckerson, which lett Shields, July "a, for N,
Y. The crew were taken on board the Russia
and brought to this port. The bark was sunk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
FEN NGEATn

LONDON, August 3l.--American securities
quiet and steady; u. S. 5 20s y.
FRANKFORT, Aug 3l.--U. S. bonds 75sa7j!
BALTIMORE, Aug. 3l.-~Va G5, old, inscrlb
ed, At bid; do. 1866, AZ bid; do. 1867, 48 bid
49, asked do. coupon, old, 53b bid, 534 ask
ed 3; do new 52A bid, 81 asked.
New YORK, August 3l.-Sotcks steady
Exchange 9. Money easy at 3a4 per CT. Colo
Az Az. n c., old II; do new TO. Va, sixe
ez coupon So, Tenn, SKIES; ex. coupon Coz; do
new GIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

HORSE RECOVERED. "A horse belonging to
Mr.. A. D. Osgood, Of Fairfax county, was un,
hitched from post in this city On Saturday
night last, by unknown parties and led off, but
was, some hours afterwards, discovered by Capt.
James F. Walsh, and was yesterday recovered
by its owner. The person who carried it of,
was not caught, though at one time it was
thought he would be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

EXCITEMENT Some excitement was Great
ed on Union street, late Saturday night, by I
chase that occurred on the thoroughare. One
man, armed with brick, was following another
with almost the speed Of race horse, The
chase terminated on one OF the wharves, where
the difficulty was settled By isticuf engage
mcnt, in which, however, neither party was
seriously injured,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
F0R SALE AND REN,a,.

FOR RENT
Ea$5 BRICK WAREHOUSES; SwiCL's Al
ley. ....... g..
, A BRICK STABLE, with loft andside room
on Swif2S Alley. .- b. J. LLOYD.
aug M-2w No. 1874, Queen street.
DEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SEAT FOR
ID SALE. ...
That beautiful country seat called PIE
GROVE, the property Of Colonel Glea- S553
son, lying one mile west of Alexan- saz5S9.
dfia, near The Lcosburg Turnpike, with
TWENTY ACRES OF LAND, in high state
Of cultivation. The improvements are OF the
best order. Modern buiS Cottage Dwelling;
rooms; basement; kitchen, with dumb waiter
Summer Kitchen, Barn, Stable, Carriage and
Wagon House, Hogpens, Chicken House. Corn
Crib, &c. SC; good water; plenty OF shade,
fruit ornamental trees and evergreena: The
place will be sold with furniture, stock and
crops, if desired. The owner being engaged in
mercantile business, which requires all his time
away from home, wishes to dispose Of the place,
which will be sold low. and on accommodating
terms. The view is q beautiful one, overlook
ing the city Of Washington and surrounding
country. For terms apply to
GREEN s. WISE,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
aug 70 %, Mansion House, Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

TOURNAMENT. In the challenge extended
by the Knights of Maryland to the knights
of Virginia, some weeks since, it was the lnten-
tion Of the chaengers that the joust should
take place at Pi,cataWay, Md, and; without
that condition is recognized, the acceptance oil
the challenge by the Jefferson Gree OF the
Brotherhood Of the Union, Of this city, though
made in good faith, will amount to nothing.
The Maryland knights, after their tournament
at Piscataway, will accept a challenge from this
city, should one be offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
EXPLOSION.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 3l.-A gas meter in
the basement Of the u. S. Branch Mint Build
ing exploded this morning, blowing out the
windows on the floor above Two men were
seriously burned, The fire was extinguished
before the building had been seriously damaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

A PLEASURE PARTY,-On Saturday night
last, about dozen couples from Washinton
having with them three pieces Of string music
landed here from two sail boats, and, after
promenading awhile through the streets, enter
ed the gates Of the Washington Ferry Slip,
and on the forward deck Of the City OF Alex,
andria, moored there, spent some in the plea
sures Of the dance. They then eembarked,
and started for their homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

A YoUNa VIRGINIA ORAToR.-A CORES
pondent of the New York World, writing from
Schenectady, New York, under date Of Au-
eust Goth, speaks 10 the highest terms Of Mr..
s. CHAPMAN Neale, of this city, who the
night previously ably and eloquent addressed
the Seymour and Blair Club of that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

GOLD MINE.-Another cropping of the belt
of gold bearing quartz which runs through
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia and North
Caraina has been discovered near the Great
Falls of the Potomac, above Georgetown This
belt is, however, not sufficiently rich to render
mining it money making investment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

! G. 20. CANAL.-On the Banal SEC boats
have arrived since the LIST. instant. The recent
rains have somewhat increased the water in. the
canal, and boats now navigate without Difficult
ty. During the past week Ii, S75 tons o. coal
were shipped from Cumberland, and from
Georgetown northward were shipped S,l25
toms ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

REGATTA. The regatta to have taken place
to morrow has been, it is stated, indefinitely
postponed, in consequence Of the failure Of the
Washington boats to enter in accordance with
the previously agreed-upon arrangements. The
Robert f. Lee, Of this city was entered properly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
COM MERCEAf

LIVERPOOL, Aug. 31.-Cottoa steady sale
ofl2,O 900 bales Corn 3js9d.
New YORK, Aug. 3l.-Flour dull, and I0s
Is cts lover Wheat dull at 223 CTS. lower
Corn shade lower with fair business. Porl
dull mess S2S.75. Lard dull 184a19. Cotton
quiet; middliDg uplands 303. Freight firm
but quiet. $50
BALTIMORE, Aug, 3l.-g79tton quite, bu
5f onE y nGna 30 tor md3 WRs, 4p 5
decline of 10c; good to prime 2l5a22j, C'noie
240a258. Corn firm; prime white l22ai15.-
Oats gosd to &c ohoeo 65a7$ Rye 14g PR 32d
clear do. 173al7i Shoulders l4}al5; Ham
22as23. Lard quiet at 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
KiIleO hv D FaIlime Ruildiug.

CINCINNATI, Aug. 3l.--Robert Allen and
Mathew Riley, while engaged in tearing down
q portion of Boat St. Terrace, were instantly
killed by q falling building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

BIRDs.-It is said that large numbers OF or
tolans, black birds, reed birds, and sora are
appearing in the marshes and low grounds all
along the Potomac The gunners have com
menced already. '.-.-.' 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

DOG DAYs.-Thc term known in the solar
and police calendars as dog days expired last
week, and those of the CANNES that have so
far escaped adjustment can now 90 Scot-froe
until next July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31


FATAL ACCIDENT.-A man named Robert
Digges, resident of Nelson county, Virginia,
was run over and instantly killed on Friday
night last, one mile south Of Arrington's depot
By the Northern bound train on the Orange,
Alexandra and Manassas Railroad. The de-
ceased was nlan of Incorporate habits and
|left the depot about dark, in an Intoxicated
state. 10 return to his home, The supposition
is that be became overpowered by the liquor
he had drank, and fell asleep on the track
He was not seen by the Engineer until the To-
connective was within few yards of him, and
was:lyipg perfectly motionless. He was horrl,
bly, mutilated, tberight leg aud one of his arms
being cut off, and his body crushed, the entire
train, heavily loaded, passing over him, AS
soon as possible the train was stopped, and
the body taken On board and conveyed to Ar
ripgton's, and delivered over to the charge OF
bis friends The deceased was about As years
Of age, and with the exception of an undue
fondness for strong drink had always borne
fine character 4 s.,-.ls"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

BALI.-Another grand ball, the commence
ment of the Autumnal Season, will be given at
the Potomac Gardens tonight. The last en-
tertainment at the Potomac Gardens was such
q decided success that large company is eX.
pected to be present to. night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

(RG2t Estate Agents and AuctlOneers:)
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LOTS IN
4 ALEXANDRIA.
Pursusntto adecree oHthe Circuit Court Of the
county of Fairfax, in @ suit in the name Of Al
exander S. Grgsby ct al, against Edward
Sangstor OF al, shall sell, at the front door ot
the Court House Of Alexandria county, on the
It'll DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1868, that being
Court day, tho following described LOTS in
the city Of Alexandria:
. ONE LOT, beginning aE the intersection Of
Prince Commerce and West Streets and rum
ming south on West street 100 feet 8 inches TO
the line Of John Clark thence with the line OF
said Clark west 100 feet; thence north west 81
feet inches TO Commerce street; thence with
Commerce street northeast 1853 feet inches to
the beginning.
Also, another lot conveyed 10 John l. L&scoe
and Edward SaDgster by George Kephart and
wife, by deed bearing date the 18th day Of NJ
gust, 1863, and described as being on the south
side of Prince street, and east side of West St,
attheir intersection, and running eastWlt Prince
street l23 feet inches; thence south parallel to
West street l76 feet inches; thence West pa
ralIel to Prince street. to West street; thence
north with West street to the beginning.
TERMS-One.tenth Of the purchase-moncy
to be paid in hand as deposit to be forfeited
if the purchaser fails to comply with the term
Of sale; the residue in 6, II and Is months, with
interest from the day of sale. Subject TO- u,
S. tax sale. WALTEK FOW ELL
~ 8l-td Conn'r. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

HOES. Much complaint is made by resi-
dents OF the city near the Washington street
African Methodist Church, Of the nuisance
caused by hogs running at large in that locality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
MARINE LIST.
i Port ofaAIe4andria, Aug. 81.
81 szlppJupn a..... -r.. ...t .

Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore to b
Wheat. Z<ss :. Ok
Steamer Hi Livingston, Wilson, Baltimore,
to Hooe, Wedderburn i co.
Steamer George Stout, Ford, Philadelphia,
to N Eldridge 3 Co. -. Il :GtaS Z.
Steamer Wswsset, Folks, Lower Potomac,t to
POTOMAC Ferry Company. q. e. 49, :, p.,,;,,or ,
railroad iron to o, A s. M K 4. - -,
Schr w Collins Rose, Baltimore, guano,. to
VIM II Irwin. a.{ a.. ;.
Schr Bell Conway, Shorter, Norfolk, lumber
to Smoot. 81 Perry. 7-.]---
schr Lottie klots. Young, New York, to
Central Coal Co.
Schr John Shismore, Weaver Boston, to
Hampshire s. Baltimore Coal Go. IL. -l-
SAILED. 81.
Schr Susannah, Packet, Wilmington N. O.,
grain by B 81 Lambert. ..-,-.,..,
MEMORANDA. :
Steamer Express. Nickle, hence at Baltimore
18th instant. 49, -. r. = -.
Steamer T E Cshill, Maith, hence at Baltl-
more 18th instant. - u
Schr Scotland. Marshall, cleared at Boston
for this port 28th inst. .-t'- $50 - :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

Low TIDES. For several weeks past, the
tides have been unusually low in the. river
leaving large margins of shadows and grass on
each shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

MOSQUITOES. 1t is said that these pests
swarm in all the tide water country, IN greater
numbers, this season, then before for many
years. La this town the ''iDyasion" has been
Snunrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
HDcnFFs Of p s;OIgecfos..

SALEM, MASS, August 3l.--J. Vincent
Browne, Collector Of Internal Revenue for the
5th District, died at his residence in this city,
on Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
BY Green 4; Wise, Auctioneers,

4 q CT Q Y > & u +.
No. 1.-The large three story BRICK, used
as q hotel and restaurant by John Z, Price, and
known as Prices Saloon, on the west side OF
Union street, about 100 feet south Of King, front
ing 20 feet Oh Union street. and extending back
i03 feet to a 10 feet alley, bounded on the south
by an alley 70 feet wide. This house Is well
finished, and has gas and water.
No. 2.--LOT OF GROUND west Of No. !.
on i 20 feet alley, running from Water to I hivn
street; fronts on alley 70 feet and extends bach
40 feet, with stable covering the whole lot;;r
IS by 10 feet, with small Dwelling and Car.
riage House thereon.
The above property will be sold by public
auction, on SATURDAY, the 10Th Of Septenl-
Der, at II q clock H., in front OF the Mayor :
office, if not disposed Of at private sale
aug 27-cOtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

THE TEMPERATURE. The temperature to-
day, was tolcrably warm, the thermometer
standing ia the shade at noon, at So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

Prepare IN TINE. Notwithstanding the
warm weather now, we are3admonished by the
almanac that change will take place ere long,
and as it ~ the part. of wisdom TO be prepared,
we would cali the attention of the readers OF
the Gazette to MIR Crimes advertisement IN
another column
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

RAIN. We understand that fine showers OF
rain have fallen during the last two or three
days, in all the adjacent country-and that
there effects upon the growing corn are already
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

|, DoMEsT1cs. 1T will be seen by an ADVERTISE
ment that an Agency has been established IN
this place fort procurement Of reliable do
mestic servants. Under good management
this oughs- TO be made.a most useful lnstltu-
ton, now much needed in this community
All housekeepers know, to their sorrow and
cost, the utter worthessness of many of the col
ored people who are going about for hire
how little dependence is to be placed, in any re-
spect, upon great portion of them. There are
respectable exceptions but the respectable COL
cred people themselves know and acknowledge
the decentralization, the impudence, the lazl-
ness, the utter want of principle which charac-
terize those to whom we refer. This Agency,
as we understand, is, as far as possible to obvl-
yate some of the evils arising from this state
Of things. But the trouble can only be com
pletely ended by requiring as they do IN Eng
land, character from any person applying Tor
hire and certificate from the last employer.
If housekeepers would combine in certain
rules--worthless servants would have to tramp
elsewhere. ss,sss,5ssssgg. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

The WEATHER. Notwithstanding the fine
rains we have had, the weather continues very
sultry The thermometer yesterday, was up to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31

POLICE REPORT. Henry Beach men
toned in the Police report in Thursdays Ga
zstte, was not Henry Beach who resides
in this city, but was man who lived near
Baltimore: =. Z. ----- =, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
DUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE WILLIAM
COUNTY AND

DUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE WILLIAM
/ COUNTY LAND.
By virtue Of q deed Of trust executed by Ash
or W. Gray to me, on the 10th day Of January
I85S' / Shall in execution Of said trust, on MOI
BAY, the 9TH day OF September, 1863 that be,
ing Court day, at the front door Of the Court
House of Prince William county, offer for sale,
at public auction, for cash. the VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND, conveyed by said deed OF
trust, containing 352 acres, adjoining the lands
within two miles of Haymarlet and four OF
Gainesville depot on the NJ. Gap K: B., The
impro7eme nts are comfortable and the land very
good. It is considered one Of the finest farms
in that region of country. Purchasers are in
vited to examine this farm, which offers many
as Trustee, I will convey only such title as IS
vested in me as such, which is believed to be
unanestioDable. EPPA HUNTON,
Prince VIM. CO., aug 3-eotS Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-31
r INTELLIGENCE OFFICE.
HIRAM n ARNOLD

HIKAM d. AkNUJD
Informs his friends and the public generally
that he has opened m intelligence Office in al
exandria, Va, for the purpose of securing Tor
those who may need them, the services OF good
and reliable servants, male and female:
His extensive acquaintance and we'll known
position, gives him opportunities Of conducting
such m Arrangement to the satisfaction OF all
concerned, and he solicits the patronage OF al
in. need Of servants Commission, 81 each
Objects Patrick street, north, ana f7d. S2r s.
Freedmen's Bureau, Alexa., Va. aug % I'm