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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

LADIES FAIR-The fair for the benefit OF
Virginia Tent, No. 5, Independent Order OF
kechabites, now in progress at the Assembly
Rooms, is nightly the scene of unalloyed pleas
Ore to the many who attend it. In addition to
The many other attractions, the tableaux vi
Wants produced there each evening are very
much admired, and are really beautiful pictures.
The fair will continue for some nights longer,
and all those who may visit it will spend an
agreeable evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

FINE TEA.-We have received from Messrs
]. Broders & Co., sample of very fine Gun
powder tea which they have received by the
new route, direct from China, by the way Of
San Francisco and the Pacific mail steamer
1t has been tasted and found to be Of superior
quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
Robbery.

CHICAGO, LII, Dec. IA special dispatch
from Omaha says last night j. A. White,
head clerk of the W. P. freight Office at Oma
ha, while at Cheyenne was robbed of nine
thousand dollars by three men, who held pis-
tolls at Whites head, walked him out in the
paraire, halt mile distant, tied and gagged him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
Action for Damages.

Boston, Mass, Dec. l7.-An action has
been brought by Richard H. Dana, jr,, against
the Mayor and Aldermen of Cambridge to re-
cover $4,000 damages, for causing his name to
tc removed or omitted from the voting list,
thereby depriving him of his vote in the late
olootion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

In Washington. on the 18th instant by the
Rev Mr.. Bali, at the residence Of Mr. HamlI /,
to Miss EMMA, eldest daughter of Mr.. Chss.
Studds both of Fairfax county, Va
On Tuesday morning last, by Rev. Father
E6elen. JOHN BOWLING, Esq, of Aquasco
District, to Miss MITTIE, daughter of nj. S.
Plummer. esq, of Marlboro District, Md
In Washington, on Monday afternoon, De-
cember l4th, at the residence OF the brides e.
brother. by the Rev DR.. Tudor, Mr., Jan MES
NJ SINCLAIR to Miss LOULA LATIMER,
both of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.--An attempt was
made last night to rob the residence of cOnsta-
Ole Thomas j. Elelin, on Oronoco street, be-
tween Columbus and Alfred, but the inmates
were aroused, and the would be thieves becOm-
M, ing alarmed, hastily made their way off, Mr..
aaeIen was prepared for them, had they enter
"heH ne found that they had run away
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

SECOND WARD RADICALs.-A meeting OF
the Second Ward Radicals was to have been
held last night, for the purpose of taking ac-
ton similar to that of the other wards with
reference to the nomination of candidates for
the Legislature, but in consequence of the IN
clement weather prevailing, it was postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
HOLIDAY GOODS.
1868. 1869.
HOLIDAYS.

In making your selection of presents for the
holidays, it will afford me pleasure to show you
my stock Of standard
GOODS AND NOVELTIES,
selected with special reference to the approach
ing season. The leading articles are
BIBLES, PRAYER AND HYMN BOOhS'
lin rich antique and velvet bindings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

FARM So1D.-The Marlboro, Md, Gazette
says 1--WE understand Mr.. Robert Hunter,
who lives within four or five miles of Fort
Foote, has sold his farm containing about four
hundred acres, to some Pennsylvania farmers.
1t is very valuable piece of property, and
was sold upon very satisfactory terms. l."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

OYSTERS. One pungy load OF oysters reached
the dock yesterday evening, having been towed
up. Her cargo is selling slowly at from 81 to
So per busbel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
STOVES, TINWARE. svc
10 SOUTH ROYAL STREET.
Fl q. OLARKSONS,
H. w STOVE ARERO0MS

y u " OIU " W NI.IsOO -,
Who're can be found such fine STOY Els as
TINENTAL, the COLUMBIA and many 9TH
ers, all of which are warranted to give entire
satisfaction.
Also a variety Of the latest style PARLOR
and CHAMBER STOVES, Portable Ranges,
Laundry Stoves and Template Stoves, together
with general assortment of TIN WARE and
Housekeeping ARTICLES, all Of which
I will sell as low as the lowest.
JaS- Roofing, Guttering and Spouting done
in the city and country ut moderate prices.
Country orders addressed as above will meet
with prompt attention.
N. B.-BIBB'S DIAMOND HEATER and
SEXTON'S FIREPLACE HEATERS put
nm 10 order l3-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

MASONIC. 1t will be seen that our cstima-
BILE fellow citizen, Mr.. ". Il. Lambert, has
been elected Grand Senior Deacon of the Ma
sonic Grand Lodge of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
q NO. j, ksST79tLyf
We have secured the agency for the E@SAs
SEXTON }tfssSS>tS


IMPROVED BALTIMORE HEATER,
considering it by far superior to any Heater out,
as to beauty design and finish 1t is worth q
visit from those who may not even be in want
of Stoves that they may see to what perfection
mechanism has arrived. To those in want, lis
ten to our terms and guarantees, which there is
no 90 back on. Look at the beauty Of the stove
and we will take pleasure in explaining the
principles on which it acts. If you should wish
to buy you run no risk. Select your stove we
will take it to your house, fit it up TO heat |, 2
or rooms; and when the work is al complete
you retaining the purchase-money until we
build fire, when we expect you to take a seat
in front of your own hearth, and say this Is tru-
ly King Comfort.
RECEIPT YOUR BILL.
We are also prepared to receive orders for all
other fire place Heaters that may be wanted.
Our general assortment Of Parlor, Dining
Room and Hall Stoves, together with the most
improved Cooking Stoves, have been selected
with great care from the most responsible foun-
dries, and will present one OF the most complete
and varied assortments ever offered in this mar
ket. every Stove Of which we will warrant, and
sell on the most reasonable terms
N. B.-Our arrangements are such that we
can sell TO dealers at factory prices.
PURCELL & HOY,
aug Oft Corner King & WASHINGTON SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

'ENIsoN.-Messrs Hoffmen & Son had,
'u,s morning, fine young buck, which was
SOld at Is cts per pound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
THOS. MOORE,
Fairfax co., no Zl-lawts Comm rs. of Sale
COMMISSIONER SALE OF VALUA-
RTE I, A ND


y BILE LAND.
By virtue of the decree Of the Circuit Court
of Fairfax county, entered up at November
term, 1868, in the suit of Daniel Kincheloes
heirs VS. Daniel Kincheloe's Admir-, the IN
dersigned, AS Commissioner. named in said de-
cree. will on MONDAY the 2lst day of De-
cember, 1865, that being Court day, IN front OF
Fairfax Court House, sell, to the highest bidder,
the following LOTS or PARCELS of LAND,
lying on Bull Rum being 81 portion Of the zeal
estate of which the late Daniel hincheloe died
seized, dover having been assigned the widow,
containing, respectively IS acres and l92 acres
and 81 poles, These lands are desIrab e; have
an abundance Of wood are well watered, and
located near the O . A. " NJ. X X, beng but
a short distance lron Union Mills. Persons
desiring to purchase will be shown these lands
by MIR. f.. Buckley, who ives near.
TERMS OF SALE, as directed by the Court
Ten per cent of the purchase money IN hand AS
a deposit liable t. be forfeited and th- land re-
sold at the risk Of the purchaser should ne fan
to complete his purchase on confirmation ~
the Court; the residue in three equal install
ments. at six, twelve and Gig teen months WIN
interest from the day Of sale t. be secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser, with good personal
security, aud retention Of title unit ! tn" last
payment is made Stamps and costs of convey
snce to be paid by the purchaser.
THOS MOORE, Comm Of Sale
Fairfax &C.. nov 2l-laWts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
STOVESl
Stoves
s. CUVILLIER,

5. Gu VILLIEh,
Kells old stand, No. q, King street,
Dealer in all kinds of
PUBLISHING GAS-BURNING STOVES
AND TIN WARE,
Viz: Cook, Parlor, Hall, Church. Office and
other kinds of Stoves and Ranges. Among his
frst-class Cook Stoves are the Excelsior, Mon
Pennsylvania, Paragon, Lehigh, Continental,
Old Dominion, VIM. TELL &c. &c, all OF which
he warrants as recommended.
Gs- Coppersmithing ard Plumbing, Roofing
and Spouting done in town or country,at short
est notice and lowest prices, for quality Of mate
rial and workmanship. ). GU NlLLlEKi
sen T-tJan1 Alexandra, V 8.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
Fairfax county, nov 2l-lawts
MISERABLE PROPERTY AT PUBLIC
4

IL SALE.
Pursuant to the decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered at its November term.
1868, in the suit Of Robert Drane's Admir-. VS..
Bond, &c, we, as Commissioners named ir
said decree, will, on MONDAY, the Dist day Of
December, 1868 that being Court day, in front
of the door of Fairfax Court House, at twelve
o'clock m OF said day, sell, to the highest bid
der, all those VALUABLE LOTS or PAR
GELS of LAND, lying on the Falls Bridge
Turnpike road at Spring Vale, Of which the
late Robert Drane died seized. These lands
adioin the lands Of James Follin, George w.
G1nnell and others, and contain, respectively,
So acres, roods and 1876 poles eight acres and
81 acres, but will be sold together. The i'm
provements are good Those wishing to invest
in real estate will find it 10 their advantage to
examine these lands.
TERMS One-tenth of the purchase money
in hand as Il deposit. liable to be forfeited and
the land resold at the risk of the purchaser,
should he fail to complete his purchase on con
frmation by the Court. the residue in three
equal instalments, at six, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest from the day Of sale, to
be secured by the bonds Of the purchaser, with
personal security, and retention of title until
the last payment is made. Stamps and expenses
of conveyance to be paid by the purchaser
VIM. B. DOWNY,
THOS MOORE,
80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
dec 16
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
III HOLIDAY PRESENTS

ETOLlDAY PRESENTS
ii HOLIDAY PRESENTS
HOLIDAY PRESENTS
I would call the attention of my customers to
nv large and elegant assortment OF HOLlDA Y
PRESENTS. consisting of Lace Collars and
Handkerchiefs Bracelets, Jewelry, Fancy
Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Portmonaies,
Pcrfumery, and all articles for the toilet; also,
a large assortment of Dolls-Wax, Crying
Children's China Tea Sett:-all of which L in
vte the public to call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as they will be sold as cheap
as the cheapest.
dec Is &. 4. BENK {, ~ hlng u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
NOR SALE.
Bv WILLIAM II. BECK & CO,
Roal Estate Agents, Office 81 King street.


Real Estate Agents, Office 81 King street
A two.story BRICK HOUSE, pressed brick
front s rooms and kitchen, with water and gas
alley in the rear, on King st, for S2200
A two.story BRICK HOUSE, on St Asaph
.tree ~" in thorough order, IL rooms, water ard
gas fine locality and large lot. Price SiCOL
A two story BRICK HOUSE, on Fairfax St.
good neghborhood, rooms alley IN rear
dressed brick front, with gas and water, Tor
$4,000. ,,,,-l,,, w.. II
looms and kitchen, gas in house, water III yard,
sllev in rear. al in order for 9Z5OO
Four neat BRICK HOUSES, two-story lour
rooms and basement in each, well located, for
5000 each. ..1
two SMALL FRAME HOUSES now renting
for SO per month, for So0Q ~
A nice FRAME DWELLING, 6 or : rooms,
on Henry street. has a beautiful yard IN front
and garden in rear. Price $500.
A snug FRAME HOUSE OF rooms, lot Zi1
100 on Alfred st. Nice yard and garden. Price
A fine BRICK DWELLING, u rooms; in
heart of the city large yard and garden, III
fine order; water, gas, sc. Price $I2oOQ.
We have several hundred more Drlck anu
frame houses, wharf properties, vacant lotS,
iarmr, and tracts of timber land for sale very
cheap. Send for our descriptive circular.
nov 2-tf ---->
NOR SALE. at the Mount Vernon Cotton
Il Mil. TWO SECONDHAND FORI,I
HORSEPOWER ENGINES and THKEh
large BOILERS, together or separately FOR
driving saw mills or other purposes, where 1usi
is not an important item, these engines Ahd
boilers will perform about as good work as II
new. and will be sold for one third the cost OF
new ones OF equal power. o,,,o
aug lift "A. 1hO1h 110.
DOOMS FOR RBNT.-Three rooms for rent
IL over the Assembly Rooms. Appiy, 20
my 10 WILMER & STAY MAAbf.
GEEAr BARGAINS CHEAP FOR CASH
OPEN THIS DAY
an assortment of very cheap BLhN ne "a
BED RUGS, Flannels, superior Mo hairs Al !.
Santiins. Sleeps Gray Cloth, Kerseys, Cloak
ING Cloths fine Black Ca 7simere, superior
French Cloth, Virginia Cloth, elegant Blacl
Velyeteen, Shawls, Lambs W. 1ol Shlrts ane
Drawers for Gents and Ladies, v oolen hoods
Scarfs. Stockings, Gloves, Handke. chiefs, Sus-
pendcrs, Table Cloths, Russia Diaper. SheetlLh !
Cottons, Pillow Case Linen and Cotto n-|bn
thousand other articles. Call and e1 a a6nS
dec l6 R. l.. We 'ODS.
I'D. f. KELLEY, surviving partner OF tn'
II late Cook IL Kelley, requests that all p~t
ties indebted to the late firm will come pre- al eT
ly forward and settle their accounts, an' ="
parties having accounts against the late MI ~,
Cook & Kelley will please present mem ~ 81 ~
as possible. ED; r. N Ellie
surviving partner OF Cook % helley'
| dec 1G-tf lOi Aing streo'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
HOLIDAY NOTICE. 1O(

1890 HOLIDAY NOTICE 1ShS
The subscribers have now in store their stock
of BOOKS and STATIONERY, suitable for
presents at the approaching holidays.
Their selection will be found to contain fine
editions of the Standard Poeticsl and Prose
writers, together with Bibles, Prayer Books
Hymn Books, Photograph Albums, A1nuals,
Writing Albums, Portfolios, Rosewood, Ma
nogany and Walnut Writing Desks, Writing
Cases, Secretaries, Ladies' Work Boxes, Ladle'
Companions, Portmonsies, Penknives, Gold
Pens in cases, Chess, Checker Boards, Doml-
noes, lnkstands, Paper Weights, Ivory Tablets
Porcelain States Ivory Paper Knives, &c, &c
FOR THE CHILDREN-An extensive as
sortment of Juvenile Books to suit all ages to-
eether with A, B, G Blocks, Games, Puzzles
Paper Dolls, and many other articles too nu-
merous to mention.
For sale at the lowest cash prices. by
j. 81 w. j. ENTWISLE,
no King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

fam NOW READY to serve all country
customers with CONFECTIONERY Of ali
kinds. and of my own manufacture, such as
fancy CANDLE, SUGARS AND TOYS; also
all kinds of FRUITS and FIREWORKS. at
Baltimore prices. All orders promptly attend
ed TO- NJ BOSSART,
dec 4-2W II South Fairfax sur eet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
A full line of tho choicest American and

A full line of tho choicest American and
English
JUVENILE BOOKS,
Games for Little Folks in great variety,
Building and Alphabet Blocks,
Backgammon Boards,
Chess Men and Boards,
FINE GOLD PENS AND PENCILS,
in gold mounted rubber cases. very desirable
for Christmas presents,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS IN EVERY
STYLE,
Travelling Bags,
in Turkey Morocco and Russia Leather.
Papetries.
in Russia and Vienna leather, very beautiful.
Papetries,
with Perfumed Paper and Envelopes.
Handkerchief and Glove Boxes,
fine Vienna Leather.
Portfolios and Writing Desks,
beautifully inlaid and very artistic in design
and finish.
Work Boxes,
IN oroo+ vorietv new and unuuo styles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
VALUABLE LAND NEAR ALEXAN-
V OKLA AT PURLIC SALE=Rv nnthori-

OKLA Al PU BDlC SADE.-By authorl-
ty of the decree Of the Circuit Court of Fairfax
county, rendered Mt November term, 1868 in
the suit of Lorenzo Rogers Administrator, &c,
VS.. Lorenzo Rogers heirs, l shall, us COmmis-
sioner, named in said decree, on SATU RDAG,
the 18th day Of Dec. 1868, Mt I'm, at West End,
in said county, in front Of Cats Tavern, sell ~
public auction, to the highest bidder, that
VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND of which
Lorenzo Rogers died seized, being the same
purchased by him Of Thomas l.. Ellzey. This
land adioins the lands Of Messrs. George Ma
son, Hammersley and others, and lies on Little
Hunting Creek, about three miles from the city
of Alexandria, and contains FIT Y n n 4
ACRES. a further description is deemed un-
necessary, as those wishing to purchase will
doubtless view the premises before the day Of
sale. Dennis Johnston, esq, will take pleasure
in showing the property.
TERMS OF SALE, as directed by the Court,
are: One.tenth Of the purchase.money in hand
as a deposit, liable TO be forfeited and the land
resold ut the risk Of the purchaser, should he
fail to complete his purchase upon confirmation
Of the Court, the residue in three equal pay
ments, at six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest from the day of sale, TO be secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser, with good personal
security, and q retention of title until the last
payment is made. Stamps and costs of convey
ancc TO be paid by the purchaser.
IHOS. MOORE, Comm'r. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
FOR SALE AND RENT.

*. FOR KENT-The two story BRICK
g$5 DWELLING, on Water street, between
King and Prince. Apply to GREEN WISE
Real Estate Agents, No % Mansion House
Rn;IdinO dec 10-tf
"a FOR RENT.-A large FRAME HOUSE,
Eli 50 St Asaph street, corner of Wolfe. Gas
and water al through: large yard, stables ana
otker conveniences Possession given the first
3av of December. For terms apply to GEO
K SEATON. 179 King street. nov
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
k5 Two-story FRAME d DWELLING, No. So,
North Henry street, formerly the residence Of
tt c late John Dewey, with 8 rooms lot and
stable, IS feet front and l05 feet inches deep
running back to an alley: For further p4Ttlc-
ulars inquire Of JOHN LEATH 4 ISLAND,
snn y 26 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
TING COM FO r T 4.

Having spent some time away from home in
order to test the merits of the various Fire Place
Heaters, we have returned, prepared TO offer to
the public something ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
AUCTION SALES.

VRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE
L PRINCE WILLIAM LANDRY virtue
of deed Of trust from James s. Oden and wife,
bearing date Of January 1889, duly of record
in the GIeTks office 6n Of the the County Court Of
Prince william c4 tG on mt uGR onI Mno
William Trustee. in place Of G o1; A. Hut
Crimson, deceased, who. was the original Trustee.
visions of said trust sell, at Brent8ville on the
FIRST MONDAY IN FEB IL a 1862
that being Court day, the TRACT OF LAND,
conveyed in said trust deed, lying on the waters
of Bull Run, in the upper part OF the county of
Prince William, adjoining the lands Of HamiI-
ton Rogers, Smith and Butcher William a.
Berkeley and others, containing THREE HUN
DRIED ACRES. The only improvements on
the land is o small FRAME HOUSE, but asT4
the farm is very fine land and III a good .ASSs.
state of cultivation, presenting fine oppOrtu-
nifty for probable investment. Terms Of
sale, cash.
Selling as Trustee, 1 shall make only such
title, but that is unquestiouable
LUTHER l.. LYNN, Trustee.
rpu Ia )v,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
MARRIED.

Gold.
New YORK, Dec. 17.-Gold to-day l34s'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17

DOOMS FOR RBNT.-Three rooms for rent
~ over the Assembly Rooms. Apply 20
nv - WILMER g SLAY MAKER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-19

ILE Inc LlsH ELLCTIONs.-Retu urns received
show tAst The Liberals have 30 far elected > }S
member, gaming o. seats. while the Cpnserva-
uv-s h;,Se II, cted ~, with a gain oi 30 s-ats.
>ir DANIEL kCCh J. returned from Crickdt..
Dublin I-aI~cr- the ms mb,Ts OF tue last House
Lone Z cay. which = suuJIed 10 four mem ber-
has - iaI elected three Liberals. Richard
BaZalldy, Conservative. / Getsd 81 IN Hereford
Later returns show Edward BaaIe, Liberal.
for IOw"r Hamlets, defeated. VIM. II. Russell,
ID ~. Bull Run Russell Liberal, defeated
IN Chels"a; L. ~. Gibbons. Liberal. defeated
IN AsGtOH-I nd-T-TyLo, Lord S,anI,y elected
ITOm Iynn Regis Chelsea returns TWO Lib
-rals-S.r II. HOIIe and a.. DIX. SOutha1np-
ton returns TWO COnSeTyatiy s-RusseiI q u-r-
H'y ami X ". House. Dublin University rr-
iurhS Two Conservative. Liverpool elected
Mr.. Graves and Lord s>andOn: bOtn COu~erya.
tiVeS; and kilmaTEOyk. r. y. ROuy-Ti.. a I.!b-
-Tal- IL - uLdsIstOOd thai If Mr.. u iIads tone
- Elected from south weSr L9uca-hir-, rhp
LInsTsls Will run John :. Mil IN q sern wien
" here L. wall b. elected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-19


THE CoNGRns SfONAL COMMITTEE ON RE.
TRENCHMRNT.-Tbe Sub COMMITTEE on Re.
trenc ncbment met I'm New York yesterday. Pres.
ent: Messrs. Jencks, Benton, and Van Wyck.
They examined several collectors Of internal
revenue OF that city. Judge Fullerton ap-
peared, and was examined as to various
matters to which public attention has been
recently called, and explained fully his con-
necuon with The Investigation of revenue
frauds in New York city. His testimony
showed that the money and bonds taken from
certain ex.colleetor Of that city at the Office of
ID. Birdsall were for entirely different pur-
poses from those which Were alleged, as lately
puhnshed In the newspapers, and that he was
only acting as counsel for enc OF the parties
and had no share of interest In the money paid
by said ex.collector at the time, aud that the
money and bonds were taken by the collectors
counsel and rotufned by him 30 Smith. less his
expenses and counsel fees. Papers which
stated that Fullerton had failed to appear
before the ommiitee were in error, as Fuller.
ton appeared at the first opportunity that his
business engagements and those Of the COM
mittee would allow. ru. d. t; r--s ~ T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-19
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The New York money market is abundantly
supplied a. six and seven per cent. The re-
lease OF the legal-tenders for some time past
with held from circulation, has placed the banks
IN easy circumstances and they again free
lenders. Vague rumors are IN circulation to
the effect hat new combination, hostile TO the
recent one, is 10 b. formed for the purpose OF
making money stringent. These reports u -
proper 20 saw, are not generally credI-ed. al
though they tend Ia inspire distrust Cpm-
mercial paper is without change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-19
ALExANpRIA ANpY1c1s1rr-rh, ,Isrsn.,r

Gszetre OF last evening has the .oIIowtur.
unterfeit.-Counterfeit two dollars notes on
the market National Bank" of New YORK.
are IN circulation, and several have bsat,
psssed IN this place. They are au exroIIent
lmliatlon OF the original, though coarselv done
and well calculated TO deceive persons not ex
perts in such matters.
InrchdSe-Mr John Is. SmoOt has purchased
OF MI VIM. Arnold, the three story dYaIIj,T
ma ioi on the ). w. corner OF Primo and a.
lhmous streets, al present occupied by himself
for Sle,UUo.
Nut StOfen.-Some thief entered the premises
OF Mr.. James Eogarty, on Franklin street tsta
yesterday evening. and stole 4 mule valued AZ
SO. No traces OF the thief vet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-11-19
LUNATIC ASYLUM DESTROYED nv
FIRE.
Loss OF Lite.

tLENELLND, Nov. lG.-The Central Ohio
Lunat1c Asylum, at Columbus, was totally de-
suoysd by fire last night. Mary Bropiey. Bird
get Bropley, Clara Bradford, Lizzie Harold,
caroline Conner, and Susan Parker were
smothered 10 death. The inmates were re-
moved 10 other public Institutions There
We're $50 patients confined in the institution at
the time.