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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

POLICE REpoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE. John
Edwards, for disorderly conduct, on complaint
of John Baden, was discharged upon the pay
ment o! costs as the charge was withdrawn.
John Ahern, for selling liquor to minor,
was fined and discharged.
Cephas Blouse, for selling liquor to minor,
was fined and discharged.
Francis Clark, for disorderly conduct, was
discharged upon the payment OF costs.
Sarah Tucker, colored, for using abusive
language towards Mrs, Stoler, was fined and
discharged.
Mrs, Samuel Tiger, for disorderly conduct
and abusive language, on complaint OF Patrck
Griffin, was discharged upon the payment oil
costs
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. -There were no cases
of criminal character at either OF the Magls-
trates' offices this morning.
WATcH REPoRT.-Night beautifully clear and
not too cool. Streets filled with people until
after one o'clock, but all were apparently IN
good humor, and there we're no disturbances
and consequently no arrests. Complaint was
made to Capt. Smith that George Swansbury
had been robbed of So, but the money was not
recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
LOCAL ITEM $.

THANKseIvINa-DAY. Thanksgiving Day was
appropriately observed in this city yesterday.
There we're religious services 10 Christ Church
EpiscopaD and in the M. E. Church, South,
NJ. E. Church, and Methodist Protestant
Churche. Some of the stores, but not many,
were closed. The streets were filled with peo-
pie all day, and large numbers visited Wash
ington. at night there was large meeting
of the stockholders of the Orange, Alexan-
dria and Manassas Railroad at Liberty Hall !;
Col. Chafin, the smallest man in America,
gave an exhibition at the Assembly Rooms !;
the guests at the Mansion House were highly
amused until late hour by party of wits
who had copgregated in the gentemens' sa-
LOOM the restaurants were crowded; the tiger s
Jungle too had its quantum of visitors and
many went to Washington to attend the places
of amusement in that city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
MARINE LIST.
Port Of AIexamdria, Nov. 81.
ARRIVED.


Steamer Express, Nickle, Baltimore. to j,
Steamer I. e. Cahill, Msith, Baltimore, tt
Wheat.
schr. l.. G. Cranmer, Cranmer, Boston, fish
TO j. ID. Adams.
Schr. r. j. Capron, Salisbury, lumber TO smoot
Schr. t. J. Trafton, Dime, Windsor, N. s.,
plaster to Hooe, Wedderburn u Co.
Sehr Fanny A Bayley, Windsor, N. S
plaster to Hooe Wedderburn & Co.,
Schr Admiral Steelman Portland, plaster to
Hooe, Weddel burn & Co.
Schr III. c. Hance, Haley, New York, rail-
road iron to A., l.. u II. K. 4. Co.
Schr VIM. II. Kennel, Soper, New York. to
American Coal Co.
Schr Carrie Holmes, Holmes, New York, TO
American Coal Co.
schr Edwin Watson, Cramer, Now York, to
American Coal Co.
Schr Joseph Baxter, Baxter. Boston, plaster
to l.. Mckenzie.
Steamer New York, Jones. Philadelphia by
". Eldridge u Co.
coal by American Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship Virginia Drew, for this port, sail
cd from New York 18th instant.
Schr. Edward Thomas, Seward, hence at
Norfolk 9th.
schr. Herschel Birdsall, for Hoboken, hence
at New York 18th.
Schr. Henry Parker, Parker, from this, port
0fand for New Haven, with coal, parted her
chains during the gale night of 10th instant,
and drove ashore on the bar opposite Lewes,
Del The schooner is not much injured, but
will hava to discharge her cargo to float OFT
Schr. Oliver Ames, from this port tor Proyi-
dence was struck by lightning at Lewes, Del,
night of the 10Th. 1t passed into the cabin, In
juring the captain in the feet The vessel pro
eeeded I'D, apparently uninjured.
Schr, s. A. Hammond, Wiley, for this port
cleared at Boston oath inst.
Schr. VIM. A Vail, Besrse, hence at ProVl-
denee oath inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

RsMARKs-The market this morning. was
somewhat more active. and prices steady. Flour
!, without quotable change; s. 50 for Super, and
50 30 for Extra being the outside figures for or
binary brands Wheat is shade frmer, with
little better enquiry; sales of small lots common
white ut 2lO, and 1000 bushels red at l7G for q
lot of very inferior, and 2l9, go, 228, 226, and
f2S for fair to good large lots of choice would
bring 2SO Rye quiet, with light receipts, and
small sales at l25. Oats rather dull, with otfer-
ings of 1877 bushels, and sales at 60, g. and TO-
Small sales OF BucIwheat at l25 Sales of White
Beans at So So Corn steady, with offerings OF
1900 bushels new and $50 bushels Old the latter
brought lO6al07, and the former So, So, 80, 80
and 100 as to dryness Plaster is in plentiful
supply and moderate demand Salt steady at
last weeks quotations Wool quiet and quo
tstions unchanged. Butter less active with fair
receipts. Bacon dull. Irish Potatoes scarce
and in good demand; prices have advanced
Eggs continue in good demand, but prices are
not so firm Dressed Hogs coming in in large
quantities and prices weaker. Dressed Poultry
in fair demand, but prices have declined. Tur-
keys 14al6c per h. Chickens SSa4 per dozen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

CHARITY SERMoN.-At the request Of the
Conference of ST. Mary, of the Society of st.
Vincent of Paul, the Rev. Bernard A, Nc
CURE, s. j.. President of Georgetown College
will preach charity sermon at st. Mary
Church, on Tuesday evening next, at go clock,
on which occasion all the seats in the church
will be free,it having been agreed to waive the
pew rights for the occasion.
AS the Society of st. Vincent of Paul affords
relefto all those in distress, without distiuc
ton of race or religion and as its aims are always
given in kind, and only after strict investiga.
ton into the real circumstances of those applying
for them, who are visited at their homes at
least once week; it is hoped that all will aid
In replenishing its treasury, to enable it to al
ford relief to the many destitute persons whom
the rigor Of the approaching season will com
pell to have recourse to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
AUCTION SALES.

COMMISSIONER SALE OF VALUA-
y BILE LANDRY virtue of decree OF the
Circuit Court Of Stafford county, made at Sep
TENDER term, 1868. in the case of Williams vs.,
Carter, the undersigned, Commissioner, will
offer at public sale. at Stafford Court House,
on WEDNESDA the 18th day of November,
1868, that being Court day, a V A u l.
TRACT OF LAND, lying in said county, con,
tanning about TWO HUNDRED AND FlFrY
ACRES. The soil is very productive; lies
within one mile of navigable waters of Aquia
Creek, and has upon it a quantity of oak and
pine wood, readily convertible into money.
TERMS-One-third cash, and the residue II
equal instruments of one and two years, bearing
interest; the purchaser to give his BOND, WIZ
good personal security, and the title retained
until the purchase money is fully paid.
JOHN Fl. SUBTLE, Comm'r.
Stafford county, oct 12-2awts
gsf,- The above sale has been postponed unit
DECEMBER 10th, at the same hour and place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
Westmorelnnd co., nov 2-eots
nRINCE WILLIAM LAND.

By virtue of Il decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Prince William county, entered on the 18th
day OF May, 1868, in three several suits in chan
Gerry therein pending, in the name of Francis
A T. Davis against Clara McNsir and others ;
and William Earnest against tho same and
John n. Toson against the same; the under
signed, Commissioners will sell, before the
front door Of the Court House of said county,
on MONDAY, December 7, 1853, that being
Court day At public auction. to the highest
bidder. TRACT OF LAND, containing about
SEVENTY ACRES, binding on the Potomac +;
another TRACT OF TWO HUNDRED AND
MN ETY. EIGHT ACRES, binding on the old
stage road leading from Alexandria to Freder-
icksburg and an undivided third of another
TRACT of about ONE HUNDRED AND
TWENPY- FIVE ACRES, binding on Chop
pawomsic Creek, on the following
TERMS, to wit ten per cent OF tho pur-
chase money cash, and the residue on credit
of one and two years, with interest from day Of
sale; the deferred payments to be secured by
bond, with personal security; and as = further
security therefor tbs title is to be retained until
the last payment is made; and in the event OF
the purchasers failing To comply with the terms
of sale the ten per cent 10 be forfeited, ana the
land resold at his costs.
These tracts of land are covered with valua-
bic wood and timber, and are parts Of the we'll
known "Evansport tract.
GEORGE w BRENT.
CHAS. w. WATTLES
AYLETT NICOL.
commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

IT ALWAYS gives us pleasure to speak good
time, to chronicle fact that we know will be
of benefit to the public The season has arrived
when gentlemen appreciate the necessity of re-
plenishng their wardrobes, and to all such we
rec mmend visit to the well-known clothing
they will find Overcoats, Dress and Business
Suits, English Walking Goats, and the most
fashionable garments generally, composed of
imported Beavers, Englisha Motions, and va
riety of other fine goods. such as would do hon
or to u No. establishment in New York, on
Broadway nov 2l-2awtt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
CITY ITEMS.

A NEW SONG TO AN OLD TUNE.
Yankee Doodle came to town to buy his striped
trousers,
L M going to tell you where he went OF all the
many houses
Yankee doodle, doodle dandy, yankee doodle
dandy,
With his long allied coat bis bell crowned hat
and his hair so slick and sandy.
On King street then he asked man, dressed
quite in taste it Glanced sir,
Stranger. dew tell L want to know where L
can buy some pants, SIR"
Yankee doodle, he replied, yankee-doodle
dandy,
60 to Blondhems clothing store, he'll suit you
cheap and handy:
He then made streaks for Blondheim's store,
took off his bell crowned hat, sir,
Stuck out his pants and said you bet, there s
nawthing can beat that, sir.
Mr.. Blondheim smiled and said yankee doc
die dandy"
pve something twice as good as that" and
showed it to him handy.
"Waal now, by gosh, that is so nice, swow
by all tarnation.
You've gone and beat my striped pants, way
down to all creation.
''Sal will say when go home, kiss me doodle
dandy,
Where did you get those nice new pants there
slick as lasses candy
Now yankee doodle is no fool, as this will make
He's quite too old to go to school and learn his
A, B, G, sir.
So off to Tenneson' he went, and took nip OF
brandy,
And said that "Blondheim's gone ahead of yam
kee doodle dandy. nov Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
Charged with Murder.

ALBANY, Nov. 27-Esha B. Zero, hus-
band of the woman who was murdered at West
Davenport, Delaware county, Tuesday morn
ing, as was supposed by burglar, has been
held by the unanimous verdict of the coroner S
Jury to answer the charge of murder. There
we're two severe fractures OF the skull of the
victim, besides pistol shot wounds.
The examination of the prisoner will COM
mence to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETll
The gTississippi Constitution.

JACKSON, Miss, Nov. 26-The Radical
Convention adjourned last night after prepar-
ing an address to be submitted to Congress,
asking that body to declare the defeated con-
stitution ratified, and the State officers elected.
A number of prominent Radicals opposed this
action; inasmuch as the Commanding General
had, five months ago. forwarded his official re-
port to Congress, showing that the constitution
was defeated by majority of the votes cast at
that election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

BROKEN LEG.-Captain Williams, the po-
lite, accommodating, and gentlemanly conduc-
tor the Alexandria and Washington Railroad,
while getting aboard the six o'clock train on
Wednesday morning last, accidentally broke
his leg. So great was his desire however, to
please the travelling public, and save his en-
ployees' expense, that he Immediately had his
fractured limb mended, and was again on the
train and attending to his duties as usual, at 3
O o'clock p. IN. the same day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-The meeting of
the Stockholders of the Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas Railroad Company, which ad
journed this evening, was the largest meeting
of the kind ever held 10 this city. The COM
pany issued twenty-six hundred free transpor
tation tickets OF which number thirteen hun
dred were used. The hotels and boarding
houses, and many private dwelling, have been
crowded with visitors since the meeting began,
and the city, during its continuance, has pre-
sented an unusually lively appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

DEATH OF T. B. DEANE.-We regret to
learn by telegraph from Lynchburg, that Fran
els 8. Deane, esq.,, a prominent citizen OF
Lynchburg, whose efforts in behalf Of Internal
improvements have given him deservedly
high reputation throughout the State, died in
that city yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
burglary.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 27.-About a O'Clock
this morning burglars entered the Frank lin
Institute building and blew open the safe, in
which, fortunately, there were no valuables.
One of the burglars was captured as he was
leaving the building.
The explosion was so violent as to break the
windows in the neighborhood, and TO rouse
sleepers-who supposed an earthquake had
occurred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

PULLED IN THE CANAL.-A colored boy,
the driver of the mules attached to canal
boat, was pulled ioto one Of the locks below
the basin on Tuesday evenings as two boats were
passing, by being caught inside the ropes. He
was extricated however before he had sustained
any serious injury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
From Cuba.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 27.-The Herald's
Cuba dispatches report the Rovolutionlsts IN
front of Santiago de Cuba, which city they have
closely invested demanding It's surrender
The Governor of the District however has a
large force to oppose them. Areport was cur
rent in Havana and Santiago that compromise
had been agreed upon between the opposing
authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
Fire.

NASHVILLE, Nov. 26.-The cotton compress
sing establishment of O'Shaughnessy q Co.,
at the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
Depot, has been destroyed by fire.
The building, machinery, and lGS bales OF
cotton were burnt. Loss $4,000 covered by
insurance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
RyJ,H, PARROT, Auctioneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF KING ST.
v PROPERTY.-Ine execution of q decree of
the Circuit Court of the county Of Alexandria,
rendered on the 9TH OF August, 1868, in the
suit in chancery of Baggett and wife VS.. john
ston ct al, the undersigned Commissioners,
will offer for sale, by auction. at the premises,
on WEDN ESDAY, the 9th day of Deeembe
1868, at II o'clock M, two.story BRICK Gss
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND, in the A=ai
city of Alexandria, situated on the south side
of King street, 43 feet 5 inches east of Fayette
street, II feet3 inches front on King street. and
100 feet deep, to a 10 feet alley The improve,
ments are very convenient and substantial
YELLING and SHOP, with back buildings.
TEkMS-Ten per cent of the purchase mon
ely to be paid down at the time of sale, and on
the ratification of the sale sufficient, in addition,
to make one-fourth Of the whole purchase
money; and the residue in three equal install
ments at six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest; the deferred payments to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser, satisfactorily en-
dorsed, and deed of trust upon the property;
AS further security, the buildings to be insured
and the policy transferred to us. Stamps and
deeds at purchasers cost r. Johnston.
d. l.. SMO0T
oc 24-eots Comm'ra Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

THE WoRRELL SISTERS. consequence of
an unavoidable delay, occassioned by Interrupt
ton to transportation, the Worrel sisters did
not arrive here yesterday, and consequently did
not give performance last night. They, how
ever, will Apear here tomorrow night. See
advertisements
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

ANAIoSrIN Boat CLUB The Analostin
Boat Club from Georgetown, in boatmeus'
dress, paid visit to this city yesterday, in
their beautiful six cared gig, "Lightfoot. >
They made the distance from wharf to wharf
in the remarkably short time Of one hour and
twenty minutes. The names Of the club are
as follows Coxswain, IL. G. Richardson
No. l, R. r. Silley; No. ,, W. P. Caldwell ;
No. 3, Ira g. Chace; No. 4, Jno. W, Cor
son No. 5, Jos, T. Brown, and No. 6, Geo.
D. Patten, jr. After landing, the club visited
the residence of Mr.. Howison, President Of
the Potomac Ferry Company, the Gazette
office and several other places In the city,
where they were Hospitality entertained. They
attracted considerable attention as they passed
through the streets, and were fine and gen
tlemanly looking party OF young men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
Financial and Commercial.

New YoRK, Nov. 27.-Market dull but
strong. Money easy at sac per ct. Exchange
o. 81 Gold 85a Five twentires, 1862, coupon
127. Ten. torties coupon 81. N. G. skies
65}. Virginia SKIES, ex coupon 81 do. new
SIS. Tennessees, excoupon 90.
New York, Nov 27.-Flour without de-
cided change. Wheat quiet and unchanged.
Corn 3c better
BAITIMoRE, Nov. 27.-Flour quiet Wheat
unchanged. Corn firm; new white 95a98..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

RAN AFoUL OF HER WHARF. On Wednes-
day night last, as the steamer Wawaset, from
Cone river, was making her landing here she
ran atoul of her wharf, and stove in part of her
gangway, and carried away a portion of her
guards. She was not SO much injured, how
ever, as to interrupt her regular trips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
"TRUEAs PREACHING. u,
i RU II AS 1 IhAOTI INU.
Over the Ocean his fame they bore,
Like an aurora from shore to shore.

Over the Ocean his lame they pore
Like an aurora from shore to shore.
Blondheim corner King and Fairfax streets,
recently received the above expressive couplet
from across the sea, from one whom he had
clothed for European tour. The grateful
mans feelings find expression in language no
less true than beautiful. Blondheim's clothing
is all artistcally cut, with direct view TO the
anatomy Of the frame II hangs and sits prop
erly. His stock, embracing everything, is so
extensive that whether little or long, lean or
stout. you are certain to be fitted in manner
that meets every requirement. Ask the best
dressed men in the city where they get their
to be sure" Quality and price considered,
Blondheim can do better for the public than
"any other man." or his brother. Call and be
convinced. 5. BLoNDHEIM,
nov 20 Corner King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

re- Col. NJ. d. BALL, our former agent
at Fairfax Court House, having removed to
Baltimore, the accounts in his hands have been
transferred to THOMAS MOORE, esq, who
will, In future, sct as agent to send subacrip-
tons, advertisements, &c. and collect tsr the
Alexandria Gazette at Fairfax Court House.
nov % o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

OYSTERS. -There are very few oysters now
at the dock, and prices have advanced accord
ingy In few days. however, now that the
northwest winds have temporarily ceased, tho
supply will be plentiful, and the selling rate:
be the same as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

1T GIVES us pleasure to chronicle the fact that
there is one place in this city which outranks
all other similar establishments as to popularity
and cheapness and every old citizen would
easily know the place we allude to should we
omit to state the name of this successful estab-
lishment For the benefit of strangers and per-
sons not we'll informed, however we would say,
if you wish to save money, buy your clothing
at s DEALHAM's, (SchColherr u Bro 8. old
stand) 10S King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

FINE TURNlPs. We have received speci
men of some of the finest and largest Ruta Baga
turnips we ever saw, raised on the Rose Hill
farm, in Fairfax county, by Mr.. W. b. Dam
gerfed and Mr. IT, d. Addison
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, Nov 27.-Notwithstanding
the rejection of the vote Of several parlshe:
Democratic Congressman are declared elected
from all but the ID district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

CRAB C1DER.-We have received from the
grocery store of Mr.. j. Hopkins, North Fair
fax street, specimen of his fine crab apple
cider which is really excellent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

PARDON REFUSED. Gov. Wells has refused
pardon to John Miles, of Fauquier, sentenced
to the penitentiary for five years, for grand
larceny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
Rx Green 81 Wise.

Real Estate Aucuoneers.l
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
u BILE REAL ESTATE AND WATER
POWER IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,
VA.-By virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, Va, rendered in the suit
of Swami against Dempsey and others, the un-
dersigned, as Commissioners therein named,
will proceed on SATU RDAY, the tenth day OF
October, 1863, at II o'clock m. in front of the
Mayors office in the city of Alexandria,t to sell,
at public auction, a TRACT OF LAND, situa-
ted in the said county of Alexandria, on the
waters of Four Mile Run, about three miles
from Alexandria, on which DIR. K. b. Alexan-
der resided, and of which he died seized con-
tanning 247 acres, roods and Is poles.
Also, TRACT adjoining the above, with
water power formerly used IN connection with
q Factory, containing Il acres.
TERMS -One-ffth Of the purchase money IN
cash, and the residue in three equal payments
at six, twelve and eighteen months from the
day Of sale; the deferred payments to bear IN
terest, and to be secured by the bonds OF the the
purchaser and the title TO be retained until full
payment is made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

LADIES FAIR-A Ladies Fair for the ben
eft of Virginia Tent, No. 5, Independent Or
der of Rechabites, will commence on the night
of Monday, the l4th proximo, in the Assem-
bly, Rooms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
From Canada.

OTrowA, Nov. 26-Sir John Young, tn
new Governor General is expected to arriv
here tomorrow afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

SAVE your twenty-five per cent. by buying
your clothing at s. DEALHAMs, (Schoolherr
& Bros old stand 1903 King street, where you
will find good, well made goods, cheap and
everything warranted as represented
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27
ByL. ID. Harrison. Auctioneer.

A UCTION SALE OF LADIES', GENTS
N and MISSES BOOTS and SHOES.-Will
be sold, commencing on FRIDAY, November
10Th, at 10 o'clock a. M, at a. Metzger's, No.
of Ladies', Gents and Misses BOOTS and
SHOES of the best quality. Sale continued
day and night until the entire stock is disposed
of. Housekeepers and dealers are invited to
this sale, as great bargains will be had. Sale
will be positive and without reserve, as the
stock must be closed out by the 1st Of Deem
Der. Goods sold at private sale throughout the
day. Country merchants will do well to give
me- a call. A. METZGER,
nov 18-1Ot sc King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-27

Boy OvERBoARD.--A boy named Thomas
Ii. Price, from Washington, accidentally fell
overheard from long boat lying at Smoot' s
lumber yard. yesterday morning, but was res
cued before he had received any serious dam
age.