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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

LARGE CUcUMBERs MIR. Curtis B. Ora
ham, residing near Fort Albany, iii this county
had magnificent cucumber patch this year. -
He has within the last day or two pulled two
specimens which together weighed four and
three quarters pounds. In length by tie rule
thew were ten inches and in circumference
eleven inches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY inmates OF
Mrs. Edward Smythe's residence, corner OF
Alfred and Cameron streets, were aroused be-
tween eleven and twelve clock last night by
the noise made by man in attempting to OBJ
tain an entrance into the house through the
front door. At i call for the watch the
would be Thief hurredy lecampcd, and has
not since been heard from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

AoUEDUcr BRIDGE, The plans and draw,
ines for the wagon bridge to be erected over
the Potomac, at the Alexandria Canal Aquc'
duct, have been completed, and as soon as the
estimates are finished the work will be let tc
contractors. d
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

! u. s. REVENUE APPOINTMENT. -LeWis Il.
Porter, of this city; has been appointed under
q recent act imposing taxes on distilled spirits
and tobacco, guager and storekceper Tor the
eth District of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
CITY HI E. M s;

CHEAP CLoTHING.--As tho season progresses
Blondheim, corner King and Fairfax SITS, offers
his large and complete stock Of Summon Cloth
ing, for Men and Boys veal, at greatly reduced
prices. His stock embraces every variety OF
lashionably made Garments for business and
dress suits Persons in want Of rcadymado
Clothing will find it to their interest to exam
inc and price his stock boforo purchasing else
where .. Jy -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

Business at the Baltimore Stock Board was
better and the market stronger yesterday
Cold sold at Is. City Gs 1890 advanced to
97}. Government bonds were dull; lO.4Os ex
coupon brought 1865. Virginia Gs 1866 sold
at So and do. 1868 at As. In Railroad stocks
there was more activity. B&OR shares
changed hands at 23.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

THE STEAMER FAIRY, which plies between
this place and Pennington, Prince George
CO., Md, is doing a good business just now
bringing up considerable grain, tobacco: hay
&c.-ana has usually quite . good complement
of PASSENGERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
T,l,e Vote OF Wilmington.

WILMINGTON, DEL, Sept. 1.-The official
majority Of Valentine, (Rep.) for Mayor, is
3l4-a gain of fl over his majority last year,
when be ran 90 ahead Of his ticket The aver
age Republican gain on the rest OF The ticket
IS 100
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

VIRGINIA, to with the Circuit Court
v of Fairfax county, August rules, 1868,
Samuel Russell against Nathaniel Hanna, delft;
In case. -.
Mem Tho object Of this suit is 10 obtain a
judgment against tho said defendant tor the
sum Of SlGtj with interest from the - day of
February, 1863, and to attach the interest OF
the said defendant in and to the real and per-
sonal ostato Of John Hanna dec L., to pay the
same. =,
1t appearing by affidavit fled that the said
defendant is not resident of this State, 1t IL or
dored that he appear within ono month after
duo publication hereof and do what is necessa-
~ to protect his interest. 4 copy, teste -
w l.. ED Wards, CEk .. t.
Moore, 2 @. aug l3-law4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

Informs his friends and the pubic generally
that ho has opened an Intelligence Office in AL
exanIria, Va, Tor the purpose OF securing for
those who may need them, the sorvices Of good
md relia bic servants, male and female;
His extensive acquaintance and well known
position, gives hin opportunities OF conducting
such Oh arrangement to tho satisfaction Of all
concerned, and he solicits the patronage OF al
OGce-78 Patrick street, north, and Id. Qr's.
Freedmen's Bureau, Alcxa., Va, aug 29-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

Stoves. --Bibb's Gem" and ''Diamond'
heaters are advertised and highly recommen
ded for their heating qualities, durability and
beauty. See advertisement. ......
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
FOR SAFE AND BENT.

ga FOR SALE OR RENT-Tho FRAME
Ia$s SCHOOL HOUSE, on Wolfe street, near
Royal, 24x3G with back building Also, for
sale nj a low price the FRA ME- HOUSE, on
the N. w. corner Royal and Wolfe sts., con-
tanning four rooms. .'...L -.
Il. BELL, JR Custom House,
sep l-lw* or 70, south Fairfax st.
FOR RENT.
s5$$3 A BRICK WAREHOUSE on SWtLs Al
A BRICK STABLE, with loft and side room
on SwifL's Alley. +. ). HAO u,
aug 24-2w No l34, Queen street.
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY SEAT. FOX
D SALE,
That beautiful country scat called MAPLE
GROVE, tho property Of Colonel Gloa- 6=g4
son, lying one mile west Of AleIan- 4aSsa
dria, near The Lcesburg Turnpike. with
TWENTY ACRES OF LAND, in high state
Of cultivation. The improvements are OF the
best order Modern built Cottage Dwelling s
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 overgroens. 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 Wow is n beautiful ono, oVor-l9ok-
ing the city Of Washington and surrounding
country. Fos forms apply to WITCH
Real Estate Agents and AuctiOncers,
20 %, Mansion House, Building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
'GEsO Chinese Embassy,

BOSTON, Sept. mir. Burlingame and The
Chinese Embassy left here this morning Oh the
train for New York They will sail for Europe
on the 9Th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
CANAL COMM ERCE.
SlSs---lrIHnt isle-,1TnrHt ESFa-lT
e-----E-S-E.s -.
TUESDAY, Sept. 2.

Arrivas-Boats Fl. B. Cromwell, R. Mar
snail, j. S. Davenport, JAS VanderVooi, W.
.. Boothe, A. D. Brewer, NJ. Sanford, to
american COMPANY. Boats Z. K. Barger,
f ft Rose, s. " Newman, Hibernia, Price
i1latson. I, Urtman. G. Embry, g. S. Callan
% central Company. Boats W. Devecman
.. r Roman, W. \, Brydon, to Hampshire
i p Baltimore Company. Boat Goldfnch, to
J., Delartures-Boats W. H. Wilsos, a Per
ANS, Henry Reed, 0. D. Robbins, NJ. A. Ed
yards, Il. B. Cromwell, j. Vaudcrvoort, r.
y Harshall, }. s. Davenport, Il. K Barger,
Forest Rose, W. j. Boothe, Minnesota, for
Cumberland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
Fire.

LAWRENCE, Mass, Sept. 2.-l'he earring
mandatory Of Jno. Gale, On Lowell street, il
this city, was burned last night, Loss $40, 1000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
n JAMES W. MALLS, 90. B.: .
(SUCCEssoR TO J. w. MALLS 81 Go.
ALEXANDRIA, VA, 80.


(SUcGEssoR 10 j. w NAILS s. co.,
..s.. ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Having purchased the entire stock of the late
firm, at the old stand, 1885,. - .-.-.. az 81.
NO. IS7, KING STREET, .s,.
| invite those who have so literally patronized
them, and the public generally, to give me o
cali Having large stock on hand am pre-
pared to sell as cheap as can be bought in the
State. My stock consists Of Hardware, Cutlery
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldlngs,
Balusters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts A large stock Of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, Of al! sizes. =
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and ether
brands Of fna quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, Of superior quality,
Cement, CalciDed Plaster, Pitch and Folt for
Roofing, &c. a large stock of Pugh's colebra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles loundin first
class Builders Furnishing establishments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material promptly attended to
Terms cash ap 2l-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

FRANKFORT, Sept. 2.-U. s. bonds 7533.
New YORK, Sept. 2-Sterling Exchange @.
Money easy at BAD per cent. Gold AZ. North
Carolina IS, DID, 72; do. new III. Virginia IS,
ez-coupon, 53t do, new 523. Tennessee 6s,
eycoupon, GA; do. new 624.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
MARINE EEST'.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-sEPT. ., 1868
SUN KosE...........5 30 Moon RISES e g.. IS
Sun SETS % HIoH WATER ing. s %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

TRAVELLING THUNKs-Fino Sole Leather
Trunks, Ladies' Dress Trunks, Packing Trunks,
Valises, Leather Bags, Satchels, &c, IN every
variety, At 5. DEALHAMS,
iv 108 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

GREAT BARaAINs.--S. Dealham lO9, King
street. is selling Off his immense stock of Sum
mer Clothing at cost, in order to make room for
his tall stock Don't miss your chances. jy ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

SUNDAY SCHOOL,
of this CITY, the proceeds of which arc to be ap-
proprated towards tho addition Of books to the
library Of tho School.
Trains will leave the Loudoun depot. in
this CITY, at and 10 a. H., and returning. will
leave the Springs at 6 o'clock p. m.
Ice Cream and other Refreshments will be
furnished bya committee on behafof the school.
Tickets for adults 50c, and for children Csc
to be procured of several OF the children con-
nocted with the school; Of James W. Nichols,
at tho Postotiice j. Tacey, at the Court House,
or at the gates Of tho A, l.. . II; 4; T. Depot.
AUG 2GStd J. TACEY, Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

PRIZE DANCE. AT the ball to be given. at
the Potomac Gardens next Monday night 4
prize will be awarded to the best dancer pre-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

INJUDICGoUs. Many persons are i'll the habit
Of throwing empty bottles, walls, &c. into the
street "a practice extremely iojudicious, where
children 60 barefoot; and even dangerous to
horses. 1t is easy to keep box for such things,
and empty it when the street cleaners arc at
work, when the dangerous ware will be carted
away at once This is the practice Of some drug
gists; it were we'll if all would do 50, if only
on the score Of humanity, as wound from the
broken pieces of al Old bottle, in which prob
ably some poisonous mixture has been kept is
q serious matter. ....t ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
SUNKEN WRECK IN CHESAPEAKE BAY
OFFICE LIGHTHOUSE INSPECTOR,

L
NORFOLK, August 49, 1868. }
Notice is hereby given that a second class
eau buoy, painted with red and black horizontal
stripes, has been placed to mark the wreck OF
The schooner Mary E. Kellinger, sunk in Chcs,
apeake Bay in three fathoms water Cape
Charles light house bearing from the buoy Il
by N J n, distant miles; Cape Henry light
house, 5 BY E 4E distant miles.
By order OF the Lighthouse Board.
J. M. .BERRIEN.
Lighthouse Inspector, 5th dist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

The Providence Journal If the 3lst uitlmo
says the market for Printing Cloths Is dcc!ln-
ing, with very little doing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
AUCTION SALES.
4 1rNnTNM SALT

~
@$5 A desirable FRAME HOUSE, and LOT
IN the corner of Queen and Alfred streets, II
fact inches front by 100 feet deep, To 10 feet
oIInv The house has six rooms, and is in good
order The above described property will he
offered, by public suction, on NALO kDAG
next, the 9Th day of September, al II 9-cioch
M, in front Of the Mayors once. &4 2I-Id --
DRINCE WILLIAM LAND.
BY virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, entered on the 18th
day OF May, 1863, in suit In chancery LheFeth
pending, in which Joseph j. Cockrell and 9th
ors, are plaintiffs, and William Coleman and
others are defendants, the undersigned Com
misslOners Will sell, before the front door OF
the Court House of said county, on MONDAY.
the It'll day Of September 1868, that being
Court day, at public auction, to the highest
bidder, the following TRACTS or PARCELS
OF LAND, to wit:
a TRACT OF SEVENTY ACRES, situated
on the road leading from Bradley to BANDS
ford, adjoining the lands Of Jason Kctchum and
others about miles from the village of Man
assas. and is covered with wood and timber.
A TRACT OF SEVEN ACRES situated on
Piney branch, adjoining the lands OF John Fair
and others, about 81 miles from the village OF
Manassas, and is covered with wood and tim
Der; and .- 49,,
ATTRACT OF TWENTY EIGHT ACRES,
adjoining the lands Of Joseph j. CockreI! ana
others, about 3! miles from the village OF Man
assas, about one half cleared, and the remain
der in wood and timber. On the following
TERMS-Onef fourth cash, and the remain.
der on credit of one and two years, with inter
est from Ii day Of sale, the purchaser TO give
bond and security for the deferred payments,
and the title to DO retained as q further security
therefor r. a. " 6hDON.
a. NICOL, ColnmrS.
M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

[ iOFFEESl COFFEESi COFFEESl
- oLaguyra, Old Government Java, Manila
Slo Ground Coffees. . $50.
BROOKES s. TAYLOR,
seP JOG, Prince street
L.moN CRACKERS, something very nice,
"a LOT sale by BROOKES 8, TAYLOR,
'opz $40 49, 106, Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
Reg Ed.

At his residence, in Loudoun county, on Sun
day, 3lst Of August ERASMhS &. CATION
in the 43d year Of his age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

ARREST OF A HALF TnIEF.-A bright

ARREST or A HALE THIEF. A bright
muatto boy, named William Claggett was
arrested this morning by police officer Webster
on suspicion oil hall lhieving. He ackEoWl-
edge his guilt, and from his confessional watch
and coat, stolen 4 day or two sipce from ex-
Mayor L3thanl's residence, and q vest and
opera cape, belonging TO unknown parties, were
recovered. He also stated chat he had stole q
set of rurs from Mrs G. l.. Simpson, and men
toned colored woman, named Harriet Steu-
art, as the one TO whom he had sold them.
The woman was arrested but denied that she
had ever before seen the boy who made the
charge. f-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

GEORGETOWN MARKET offerings on
Change, III Georgetown, Yesterday were BY
Hartley Il Bro, 600 bushels red wheat; no
sales The salees for the month OF August loot
up o5, 900 bushels. At least 80, 900 bushels, 1t
IS estimated, have been brought in by wagons
and otherwise, not included in the above amount.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
MEMORANDA.

Steamer Express, Nickle, sailed from BaIti.
more for this port lst instant:
Steamer #. Il. Cahill, Maith, sailed from
Baltimore for this port LIST instant.
Steamship J ohm Gibson, hence at New I ork
5lst ultmo "
Schr. Edwin Reed, Howcs, for this port,
cleared at Boston 3lst ult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
RIVER ROUTE.

8 -
STEAMER WAWASET-TWO TRIPS A
WEEK
On and after TUESDAY next, September |,
the Wawaset will make two trips week, on
TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS, for CURRIO-
MAN and CONE RIVER, touching at her
usual Intermediate landings.
On Tuesday her trip is to Currioman on Fri
day TO Core Overwhelming Washington at +
and Alexandria al O clock Il. NJ.
aug Is POTOMAC FERRY co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, by
B. Wheat
Schr. Anna Leveritt, Willy, New Haven,
Coal by American Coal Company.
Sch. E. kidder, Berry, Boston, Coal by
Central Coal Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

CARRYING OFF THE WRONG MELON, Some
disturbance was created i'll the watermelon
booth of Mr. Gilbert Simpson, jr, on Royal
street, near the Market House, this morning,
by colored man, name unknown, who walked
in there and agreed to take watermelon at q
certain price, provided if when plugged ii
should prove to be ripe The melon was plugg
ed and found to be ripe, but he refused to take
it-and, picking up larger one, attempted to
make off with it, He was caught by the col
lar by Mr.. Simpson to prevent the execution
Of his design when he seized that gentleman
by the finger and bit it severely. A scuffie
then ensued between the parties Fin which,
however, neither was hurt The affair was
settled at the Mayors offce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
EHN MNlAT.

LONDON, Sept 2.-Consol 81 for money and
account American securities dull. u. s. 52Os
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

A PREsENTATIoN.-At the re-opening of
the Washington Free School, of this city, on
Monday last, medal, ordered to be prepared,
at the closing exercises, was presented to lit
tie boy named Hughes, as reward for telling
the Truth. The presentation took place be-
tore the School, and was made by R. l..
Carne, the President of the Board OF Guardians
1t is very we'll in these times that boys
should be publicly rewarded for telling the
truth, for that virtue is now SO rare 10 many
men, that it is considered good to stimulate ii
in the rising generation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
nv Green "a wise, AW"tiORecrS.
A # CT N s 4 i +.

A d CT . N 5 q i Il
No. 1.-The large three story BHICh, used
as & hotel and restaurant by John !, Price, and
known as Prices Saloon, on the west side O.!
Union street, about 100 feet south OF hlnG 'front.'
ing 20 feet on Union street, and extending back
l0} feet to a 10 feet alley, bounded on the south
by an alley 70 feet wide. This house IS we'll
finished, and has gas and water
No 2-LOT Of GROUND west OF 40. l.
on y 70 feet lley,running from Water to y mon
street; fronts on alley 2G feet, and extends BACK
No. 3-LOT OF GROUND adjoining No. .,
IS by % feet, with small Dwelling and Car
riage House thereon.
Tie above property Will be sold by public
auction. on SATURDAY, the 18th Of Septcn-
ber at u O o'clock H., in front Of the Mayor :
office, if not disposed Of ut private sale
aug 27-eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
Gold
BUTLDTNas MATERIALS.

NEW YORK, September 2.--Gold to-day l45.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
BOOKS !
SCHOOL BOOkSl
.... AND
CHOOL SEA TiUN Err Y
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

The largest and most complete stock OF
School Books and School Stationery ever oler-
ed in this market, is now being opened at
FREN CHS Depot Of Books and Stationery,
No. 05, King street.
The list embraces all tho leading Text Books,
in English, French, German, Latin and Greek.
EVERYTHING requisite for the complete outfit
of Scholars and Students can be procured, and
and at prices as low IS they can be bought in
any city. 49,,
it to their interest TO examine my stock before
purchasing. Orders from the country prompt
sep2 GEO. e. FRENCH.
DY VIRTUE OF Il DECREE OF THE
d Circuit Court Of Prince William county,
entered On the - day Of May, 1868, i'll suit
in chancery therein pending, in which Charles
Bragg is plaintiff, and Mason Bates and others
are defendants, the undersigned Com missioners
will SELL before the front door Of the Court
House of said county, on MOND AY, the 18Th
day Of October, 1868, that being Court day, al
public auction to the highest bidder, = TRACT
OF LAND, containing about seventy acres,
upon the following
TERMS, to wit -One-third Of the purchase
money cash, and the residue in three equal in
stalments, payable respectively III q. II and Il
months, bearing interest from the day Of sale
the purchaser to execute bond, with approved
and the title to bo retained until the last pay,
ment is made
This tract OF land is situated about q miles
from Dumfries on the Ridge road leading there
from; is we'll watered and tim berel, and Con
tains q small dwelling, a. NlCOL.
.:.D...-..s -. R.TAYLORSCOTT
Pr. William CO., sep 2-eots Comm'rs.
FEIHE GREAT BALTIMORE
= FIRE PLACE HEATERS
BIBB'S "GBM" ILL u MIN ATNU GAS
BURNER TIRE PLACE STOVE,
- .-. ---. AND
BIBB'S ''DIAMOND' IL L y 81 n al b
/ GAS BURNE Err FIRE PLACE STOVE.
Now is the time to supply yourselves with the
above beautiful STOVES before cold weather
sets in. They may be had of ali the principal
Stove dealers in Washington Georgetown and
Alexandria Washington, sep 2-eo1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02
DUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE WILLIAM
NnTTNDV IA MI

81 LIC GALE OF TELNUL IIINLZ--l
COUNTY LAND.
By virtue of deed Of trust executed by Ash
er ". Gray to me, on the 10th day of January:
DAY, the 9TH day of September, 1868, 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 BAND, conveyed by said deed OF
trust containing 1852 acres, adjoining the land
wi Within two miles Of Hsynerllet and four Of
Gainesville, depot on the NJ. Gap r; H., The
improvements are comfortable and thu land very
good. 1t is considered one Of tho finest farms
in that region Of country. Purchasers are IL
inducements to those wishing to buy. Selling
IS Trustee, will convey only such title as l.
vested in me as such, which is believed t. be
unquestionablc. EHPA HUNION,
l'rincc VIM. co., aug Scots trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

REMARKS. market THIS moInlug was
somewhat more active, and prices indicated an
Improvement. In Flour we have no change :" to to
sustained. For Wheat there was 4 fair de-
mapd, with offerings of 2540 bushels red and
and $50 white, all OF which changed hands at
$50, l15, 200, 2lO, 2l5, 220, 225, 227, 229 and
a3O-tbe latter figures for very good white and
red one lot prime red was held at 24O. The
offerings of Corn only reached GS3 bushels,
which brought 120al23 for mixed. Rye was in
fair request, with small sales at $50. There
continues 10 be good demand for Oats, and
the offerings this rnorning-l924 bushels -were
taken at GO, CO and 6s. Butter Is 10 good de-
mand for prime Eggs 10 fair supply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-02

Real Estate Agents and AuctoHeera.J
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LOTS IN
4 ALEXANDRIA.
Pursuantto adecrce ofthe Circuit Court OF the
county Of Fairfax, in q suit in the name OF Al
exander S. Grigsby Ell al, against Edward
Sangster ct al, L shall SELL at the front door Of
the Court House Of Alexandria county on the
7th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1868, that bong
Court day, the following described LOIS III
the city Of Alexandria
ONE LOT, beginning at the intersection OF
Prince Commerce and West streets, and run
ming south on West street 100 feet inches 10
the line Of John Clark thence with the line OF
said Clark west 100 feet; thence north west o.
feet inches to Commerce street thence with
Commerce street northeast 1863 feet inches to
the beginning.
Also, another lot conveyed TO John L.Pascoo
and Edward Sangster by George Kephart and
wife, by decd, bearing date tue 18th day OF Ait
gust, 1863, and described as being on the south
side Of Prince street, and east side Of West St..
attheirintersection, andrunning oastwith Prince
street 123 feet inches; thence south parallel to
West street 17G feet inches thence West pa
raIlel to Prince street to West street thence
north with West street to the beginning
TERMS--Ono-tenth Of the purchase-moncy
to be paid in hand as deposit, to be forfeited
if tho purchaser fails to comply with the terms
Of sale; the residue in 6, IL and l8 months with
interest from the day Of sale. Subject to u
S. tax sale. WALIhR ~ " ELL
i73l-td COmm'r. Of Sale.