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The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-09-11

A NOTION view of the illibe.al-
ty of church members III modern times,
We have reached the deliberate conelu-
sion that new order of things will
have to be instituted. Preachers must
charge admittance to their Churches
1fthe privilege of hearing the word of
Godlexpounded be hot worth half a dol
lar week, what is it worth? Abolish
the s'dead head system, and dead
hearts will disappear, good preachers
will have large congregations and good
salaries, and poor preachers will be
forced out pulpits where they have no
business and made to go to work at
blacksmithing, Incorporating or
some other calling Which requires no
mind and no spirituality.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-09-11

TIE STREETS. -Mr. YATES and Messrs.
MoDoNALD & RICKETTS, deserve credit
for the improvements in front of their
hotels. Mr.. ROSE has also paved in
front of his store. Winter is coming,
when our streets, if not further iniprov-
ed, will be in shocking condition.. If
all the churches would labor for the
common veal as they do for their own,
then and not till then, our town would
cease to be disgusting to the stranger.
The native Virginian. [volume] (Orange Court House, Va.) 1867-187?, 1868-09-11

NOTICE.-I have received a superior
~ article of Machine Oil, which does not
gum; also, a No. article of KEROSENE OIL
Kept constantly on hand, cheap for cash.
august 81 1868. II. ID. TAIIAFERR0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
COMMUNICATED.

A few days ago, gentleman from the coun-
try gave sharp rebuke to the annoying street
drummers who seize persons, and solicit them
to come into their stores. Some person living
in town ought to give another rebuke to anoth-
er kind of drummers who run about soliciting
work or trade, ard making all kinds OF repre-
sensations to obtain it from those, who not
knowing how to carry on the new game, and,
indeed not knowing that these persons are IN
dermining them, are content to carry on their
business or trade in the regular and honorable
way 1t is hoped that our citizens will not en-
courage any who act In the manner mentioned,
to the prejudice Of their fellow, citizens Fair
play is jewel, and fair open dealiDg-no cor
nering and begging, or drumming, is what
should be granted to ALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
On the 9th d.iyof July:

AN MANIFESTATION the 9Th diy Of July,
! 1855 Just one hundred and thirteen years ago,
Gen. Braddock, who marched from Alexandra,
was defeated on the banks of the Monongahela,
| few miles from Fort Du Quesne, near Pitts
burg. This was the greatest deteatthe British
ever had sustained 10 America Washington,
I then a very young man, was one OF BTaddock' s
aids. The 44th and 46th British regiments
were almost extinguished; the Virginians who
only did any service on that field, suffered a
heavy loss Among others from Alexandra,
Thomas Longden was killed. What a
change has since taken place in that country !!
Perhaps there is no place this side Of the Pa
ci6c which now appears SO wild as the scene OF
Braddock's defeat then did. Braddock lett
seven long iron - pound guns here; they we're
on the bank Of the river on Water street, few
yards from the railroad tunnel; two OF them
were mounted, and in charge of Capt Grltfiths s
artillery company, in September, 1914, when
the. British squadron under Com. Gordon pass
ed the battery under Com. Porter, at the
shot from the Sea Horse in the muzzle and
White House, and one of those guns was struck
bycracked some distance up. This gun, it is
probable, is still down there some where. Could
not some of US get it and plant it in the mar
ket square, near Braidock's old quarters,ln the
Mansion House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
MI 8

= CouNTY COURT Continuation ot yester-
DAVIS proceedipgs).- Commonwealth rs. John
Thomas and Edward Colbert, charged with re-
: caiying stolen goods-jury rendered a verdict
!, of not guilty, and prisoners discharged. 400
= Commonwealth vs. kobt. Simmons and JAS.
Brooks-charged with petit larceny-jury rem
dered a verdict of not guilty, and prisoner dis
charged.
A license to keep an ordinary was granted to
Thomas Huntington. !,
Commonwealth vs. Thomas Javins-c charged
with petit larceny-jury rendered verdict OF
guilty, and the Court fixed the term OF imprls
onment at three months in the county jail
Tnformations were filed against DAVID Haas
Joel Sanger and John R. Gheen' Tor DONG
business without license.
Commonwealth vs. J. W. Higgins-lnfor-
nation for attempt to obtain goods by false
nretences-iury rendered verdict of not guilty.
Com. 70, J. W. Decentralization for
obtaining goods under false pretences-jury
rendered verdict of not guilty.
Commonwealth VS. Henry Taylor assault
and battery-jury rendered verdict OF guilty.
and the Court fixed the term of Imprisonment
at 60 days in the county jail
Sarah King VS.. Charles Vernon ct ain
chancery-this cause was referred to Com
missioner in Chancery.
Court adjourned until l o clock to-day.
To-DAY's PROCEEDINGS. -Beach ct al. vs..
Sears-motion to quash execution OF
Sears presented. and motion to exclude over
ruled.
Stewart vs. Bowie ct al.-in chsncery-at-
tachment abated, and order for restoration OF
property attached, and payment to defendant
of money and debts garnished; suspended tor
60 days to enable plaintiff to prosecute his ap-
peal, writ of error or supersedeas.
Wendall vs.. Shelby commissioner OF sale
ordered to ray taxes due by defendant to e..
NJ. Castleman and s. N Garwood, late Sher-.
ifs OF this county.
An allowance OF Charles 0. Sipple, for spe-
cisl services, was ordered to be certified.
Commonwealth VS.. John r. Gheen-on an
information for doing business without IL
eense plea not guilty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

CONTEMPLATED TRIp.-A large party Of the
young ladies and gentlemen of Leesburg, Va,
contemplate making an excursion to Mount
Vernon during the current month. Arrange
ments are in progress for the comfortable
transportation of the party: -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
COM NJ f. RCAAE.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July 9.-The mar-
ket is yet very quiet. with unusually light Of
ferings Flour is quiet and lower n, thing
whatever doing in Wheat and quotations en-
tirely nominal, Corn in very limited supply,
with some enquiry we quote good at l10all2,
and blue eyed" 95al05. Rye inactive and
quotations nominal. Oats quiet and dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

JUSTICES OF THE PEACE.-During the pres
ent session of the county court the clerk ofthe
court, (said by all who have business IN the
court, to be very efficient officer, keeping his
Office in excellent condition) called attention to
the failure of the justices to return recog-
nizances &C., taken by them to his office as
required by law This is a neglect which fire.
quently leads to delays and difficulties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

POLICE REPoRT-.MAYoR's OFFrcE =
Samuel Dorsey and Marie Cheney. on com.
plant of Mary Simms, all colored, for abusive
language, were discharged, and the costs d
the case assessed araiDst complainant.
George johnson, alias Richard Seward, ar.
rested and committed yesterday to the Work
House as suspicious character, was turned
over to the military authorities as a probable
deaertsr from the United States Army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

LICENSES. The Mayor, up to this date, has
issued three hundred and thirty-two business
licenses, for which he has received upwards Of
nine thousand dollars. There yet remain g
large numbers of delinquents, who, without
they speedily comply with the provisions of the
corporation law, will, however disagreeable it
may be, be subjected to an infection of the i'm
posed penalties. .r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

How TO PUT Our CLOTHES ON Fire
When clothes take fire from the upsettiDg of a
lamp, or other accident, the first impulse OF
the burning person is to run to the open door,
which only fans the flame, and the bystandcr
generally tries to put out the fame with bis
bare hands A little presence of mind will
save great injury and suffering In such cases.
If the blaze is but just started, it may be sub
dued by falling instantly upon the floor and
:thrusting the burning part Of the dress under
the person. One standing by at such a time
should seize wooden blanket, shawl or cloak,
or any wooden fabric at hand, and spreading it
out higher than the head, run boldly to the un
fortunate person, throw his arms about the
neck and envclop him or her in its folds as
tightly as possible This instantly smothers
the fire and saves the face. Throw the person
upon the floor Immediately, and the moment Of
greatest danger has past. II the burn is severe
a physician should be called at once, but in the
mean time something may be done to relieve
the pain. One of the most soothing applica
tons is linement made Of one part of raw
lnseed oil and two of lime water, applied on
cotton. In the absence Of these materials COW
er the parts freely with -four and put over a
coating Of cotton to exclude the air.-Lyac|I'
Jurq NcWS. % = --.--.r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

PUBLIC BATH1Na.-Th attention Of the po-
lice is once more directed to the abatement Of
the nuisance caused by the public bathing be,
fore night-fall of young men and boys from the
wbarves of the city. In other places such
conduct is severely punished, and one or two
heavy fines, rgidly exacted, would serve in a
short time to prevent it's repetition here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

DEMoL1T1oN.-The gradual demolition OF
wharf by picking and stealing" may, it is
said, be observed, every day, just below Mr..
Goodhapd' s ship yard. Strings of colored per-
sons, men, women, and children, are engaged
in carrying off plank and timber, and, if the pro-
cess continues, there will soon be no wharf
there, at all. The presence of the police, daily,
Sundays not excepted, is sadly wanted in that
neighborhood. a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
CIT 1T W 8 4.

ACCORDING to the old saying, you will al
ways do best to 20 to the largest Adjustment
for your supply in every line. S. Dealham, los,
King street, SCHOONER s. Bros, old stand has
the largest clothing establishmen t and the finest
and cheapest clothing in the city. At his place
you can get good goods, and every article is
he is doing enables him to sell from 10 to 20
per cent cheaper than any of the lesser lights.
iv T-0a wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

C1RcUs.-The exchanges received at this
Office all speak in terms of the highest praise of
Col. G. T. Ames's circus and meuagerie, which
is to arrive 10 this city on Monday next. The
animals advertised as contained in the colec-
ton are of the rarest description, and the ieats
of the performers, it is said, are N ore remark.
able than those usually witnessed at similar
exhibitions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

DoGs.-Poison and powder are now applied
to stray dogs, in the streets-with considerable
effect for the last three or four days. Many
owners now fasten up their dogs. Four CANNES
were seen anxiously looking out of a window,
in the upper part of shanty, in which they
had been placed, yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

Prince Alfred remarks concerning his visit to
the colonies OF the Southern hemispheres In
Adelaide they robbed me, 10 Melbourne they
mobbed me, 10 Sidney they shot me, but in
Queensland they took me to EJondayon. Jon-
dayon is a huge, uninterestng p lain, where
Alfred got "a second rate feed at an unsea-
sopable hour, and slept in the railway station.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

HARDT1MEs made easy; and the way to make
them SO is to economic then go to Blond
helms. corner King and Fairfax streets, and
take look at his immense stock of Spring and
cost to make room for fall goods. 1t is aston
ishing, but nevertheless true, that he is actually
selling al-wool Suits for 81; Union Cassip ere
Suits for Sc; Cassinet Suits for So. Fancy Car,
sinet Suits for ST. 50; Linen Suits for 81 so and
upwards For other goods just IS cheap in pro-
portion, as the above-nsmed, go to
BLoNDHEIM's, g.
ir0 Corner King and Fairfax cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

VEGETABLES. 1t is said that the yield OF
potatoes, tomatoes, cucumbers, &C., this sea-
son, will be immense in all portions of the coun-
try. Indeed, as far as the products Of the
earth are concerned, this will be an abundant
year-for which we have reason to be thankful
to the Almighty Father of all Mercies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

HORSE THIEF TRACKED George
Johnston, from whom valuable horse was
stolen on Sunday night last, received a telegram
from Fredericksburg this morning, stating that
his horse, ridden by we'll known thief, passed
through Fredericksburg on Tuesday, and that
parties were in hot pursuit of him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

RAIN was much wanted, in this neighbor-
hood, and, last night, We had the needed
blessing. There was fine rain, accompanied
with heavy thunder and sharp lightning
which cooled the atmosphere. We hope much
good was done to the corn and other growing
crOpS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. During the thun-
der storm last night the lightning struck and
shivered the mast of the sloop Alice Ida, on
the ways at the lower ship yard. But little
damage was done to the hull of the vessel, or
to the railway on which she rested-nor was
any person Oh board or in the neighborhood
injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

VIRGINIA, to wit In the County Court
Y Of Fairfax county, July rules, 1868 Mary
Saunders, Assignee OF Edward johnson, George
Shater and Arianns, his wife, vs. h, .. Adams,
Charles W. Adams, John N. Adams, Aurelia
Adams and Thomas K. Love, Trustee, defts -
Mem :-Ihe object Of this suit is to obtain a
decree for the sale of q tract of land in the
county Of Fairfax, Of which Samuel Adams
died, seized and possessed and TO distribute
the proceeds of sale to those entitled.
It happening by affidavit fled that the defend
ant, j. N Adams is not resident of this State
it is ordered that he appear within one month
after due publication hereof, and do what is ne
cessary to protect his interest. A copy, testc.
F. D. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
/ Duiany s. Ball. P.Q jy 9-laW4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
DUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

finder decree CT the LoudouD Circuit Court,
the nndersigned, appointed special Commas
sioner, will 0tGer, at public sale on the 18th oF
j ~, 1853 on tne premises, ali that PAkGEL
Of LAND, with its improvements, called
"OAK FIELD, ~ situated b, tween Wheatlsnd
and Hillsboro', containing 8 out / " hN I
Two AUKKS OF ,AN j, with Il HOUSE, GA
containing six rooms, with good kitch On, LII
and necessary out buildings and an eAcel enC
garden and Iruit trees. THIS property is now
occupied by Mr. John r. DeButts who will
SD, W it to any one wishing to purchase
TERMS IF > 4Ah. under decree VI Court ;
Dne.ninth i. cash. and tWo. nlECha on the CON
frmatlon of the sale and the residue in one or
;wo years, III equat instalueuts, with inte! est
on al deferred ~ men.s TO day 81 snle
4, Il. D. LANY.
Loud IN 60. el9-e"tS ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
AUCTION SALES.

DUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE WILLIAM
{ LANDRY virtue Of decree Of the Cir
cult Court of Prince William county, entered
on the - day Of October, 1867, in & suit in
chancery therein pending, 10 which Thomas *.
Davis, for the use Of A. Nlcol, Is plaintiff, and
George W. Seydell and wife and others are de-
PENDANTS the undersigned, Commissioner, will
sell, before the front door Of the Court House Of
said county, on MOND AY, the 9th day Of July
1868, that being Court day at public auction, to
the highest bidder, the TRACT OR PARCEL
OF LAND, COMMUNICABLE acres, situated about
4 miles south of Manassas. and about - miles
from Brentsvlle. the county scat, adjoining the
lands Of John Arnold and others. This tract Of
land Is we'll watered and timbe ed, AnG from
its proximity to The railroad, the r wber IS very
valuable.
TERMS-Onc fourth cash, and the r=siduo
on a credit of one and two years, with interest
from the dsy Of sale on the deferred payments !;
the purchaser to give bond and security for the
deferred payments, and the title TO be retained
~ . ''- '-'- EPPA HUNTON,
Prince William co nv 2T-eCts C0m'r
POSTPONEMENT-T The above sale is post
poned until AUGUST Sd, 1865, Court day.
jy Scots
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Els.
y TATEIN ALEXAN DRIA.-Pursua nt to
decree Of the Circuit Court of Alexandria co !,
in the case Of Sophia r. Moore VS.. Thomas Nc
Cormick and another, tho undersigned, Com
missio er, therein named, will sell, at public
auction, to The highest bidder, in front Of the
Mayor office at alexandria on SATU RDA !,
the 18th of July, 1858, at p m, a LOT Of
GROUND, with TWO FRAME HOUSES
thereon, situated on the east side Of Pitt street,
between Cameron and Queen SITS, fronting on
Pitt street SO feet, more or less, and extending
back IL feet to an alley IA feet 10 inches wide.
The houses and lots are numbered respectively
IS and 81 and they will be offered separately.
TERMS--One,t tenth of the purchase money
in cash the residue in three equal payments at
six, twelve and eighteen months, with interest
from the day Of sale; the deferred payments to
be secured by the purchasers notes well en-
dorsed, and retention of the title to the said
real estate until the whole ofthe purchase-mon
ely shall have been paid: the cash payment to
be forfeited in case the purchaser fails to com
ply with the terms Of sale. Stamps and costs
of conveyan .e to be paid By purchaser.
y. i. SMOOT
S. FERG USON BEACH,
iyG-td Commissioners Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

SLAUGHTER OF THE INNocENTs. The late
order Of the Mayor with reference to the kill
ing of dogs found running at large within the
limits of the city, was put into execution this
morning, and many a cur of high and low de-
gree has bit the dust to-day in consequence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

RELIEF Hook AND LADDER CGMPANY.-
The regular monthly meeting Of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company will be held in the
hall of the truck house this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

WE HAVE received the July number of thu
4 'sn.er and Farmer-now united published
10 Alcomond-au excellent periodical, devoted
to agricultural subjects.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

WINcHEsTER,AED STRAsBVRG, r. r. Com
PANF.-Pursuant. TO notice; meeting Of the
stockholders of the ". & s. Railroad Com
pany was held alexander Station, Baltimore,
yesterday. -
Present, Mes>rs. John w. Garrett Prasi,
dent OF The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com
pany; Johns Hopkins, Joseph h. Sherrard,
Joseph I. Carson, Elijah Mcdowell, William
r. DeDey and others representing majority
of the stock subscribed 10 the said road
MIR. J. Il. Sherrard Was called to the chair
and Joshua I. Atkinson appointed Secretary.
Mr.. john King, Jr was unanimously cleo
ted President Of the Company.
The following named gentlemen were unanl-
mousy elected Directors of the Company, viz
Joseph Ii. Sherrard, George A. Hupp, Johns
Hopkins, Thomas Whitridge and Hugh Sisson.
It was stated that arrangements were being
made for the early prosecution of the work.
The length Of the line from Winchester to
Strasburg is nineteen mics. Tits understood
that the work will be advertised for contract at
an early day, in sections of one mile each,
It was also stated that the progress of the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Company
in constructing their road to Harrisonburg is
rapid; and that it is expected that that line
will be opened to Harrisonburg tits proposed
terminus for the presently by October next
For the early completion of the line from
Winchester to Strssburg; the Baltimore aud
Ohio Company has determined to furnish the
remainder of the funds requisite, and as pay
ment will be made in cash to the contractors,
it is anticipated that this work will be prosecu-
ted to completion at the earliest practicable
period .-'".
After full interchange Of views between
the representatives from. Virginia and the
stockholders in Baltimore, the meeting ad-
journed. Ha.,as .aa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

ANOTHER CINCINNATUs. correspondent
of the Gazette, former member of the 18th
Va. Reg, writing from Southampton county,
says: #..-..... .. El.-E.E. l
THE people in this section of the State seem
at last to be thoroughly aroused to the danger
of the stay at home policy which was practised
to so great an extent last fall'at the election:
and if We ever have another election we'll turn
out in mass to vote down the new Constitution.
John Brown, the colored delegate to the late
State Convention, from this county, is again
at work for his former master as q common
scornfeld hand, and only last week his master
had to advance money for the payment OF his
taxes, and trust him for corn for bread. John
promises to work it out. III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09
FOODS FOR MEN AND BOYS.

VI
a full assortment of Heavy Linen Drillings
and Duck, Stripe and Twill Cotton Goods fo1
Summer Pants, with everything desirable IL
that line
Also, Gentlemcn's Gloves, Half Hose, Sus'
penders, Collars, Cravats, Gauze Shirts, &c.
Call and examine at No. 81, King ST., corner
of Fairfax. lie 20l r. l. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

TRAVELLING TRUNKs.-Fine Sole Leather
Trunks, aides Dress Trunks, Packing Trunks,
Valises, Leather Bags, Satchels, &C., in every
variety, at S. DEALHAMs,
iva .,r ~. 1913, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

BALL.-A grand ball will be given at the
Potomac Gardens to- night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-09

Small AL Po OK case Of smallpox is report
ed in Washington. Vaccinate