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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10
AUCTION SALES.
RvJ. Ell. Parrot6. AucGiOneeI
"a FARM

GALE OF TRIAADELPHIA MILLS AND
p ~--...- -... FARM.
"~On SATURDAY, August 2?d, 1868. at p m,
IN front of the Mayors office in the city of Al
nzondria. VS.. as trustee and Assignee in Bank
Tnn t respectively, Of E. 3. Del@hay, we will
Offer for sale at public auction, the FLOUR
ING MILL, with about Is acres Of excellent
land attached, situated on the Little Klyer
Turnpike and Holiness Kun, ABOUT mules
from Alexandria with the fine water power and
every other right and privilege connected with
said mill and land Upon the tract Is neat a.
and commodious BRICK DWE4LiNG, B&S
with q number of buildings attached to the mill
and The dwelling. The mill and other honsos
are all IN good condition. This IS the same
property which was for many years owned and
occupied by James Cloud.
TERMS-Onethird Of the purchase-money
cash the residue in two equal instalments, al
one and two years respectively from day of sale
with interest; bonds to be given for the defer
ton by a Lien upon the land and insurance
upon the buildings. Expenses of deeds, inclu
ding revenue stamps, to be paid by purchasers.
-1 S. FERGUSON BEACH.
Assignee.
jy18-oots JOHNSTON. Trustee
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
u BILE LOUDOUN LAND.-In pursuance
of decree of the Circuit Court Of LoudQun
held at it's April term, 1868, in the case Oh Nm
Fl. Fitzhugh VS.. Arsbella B, Luckett &C, the
undersigned, the Commissioners named il
said decree, will, on MONDAY, the 10th day
Of August, 1865 Court day, offer for sale TO the
highest bidder, in front of the Court House. IN
the town Of Leesburg, Va, q VALUABLE
FARM, containing 364 acres and 81 poles The
said farm is situated about two miles from Mid
dleburg, and about 8 miles from Aldio has
upon il a large STONE DWELLING, S2s5
and all necessary out houses; it is we'll ekzsg1
enclosed, has an abundance of wood and water
the land is of fine quality and vel! adapted TO
grazing and cropping; it adjoins the lands o!
Hamilton Rogers, Townsend McVelgh, Frank
L. Fred and John W. Dodd was formerly the
resid ence Of the late Robert j. Luckett, and Is
now occupied by Vim. Il. Fitzhugh 1t Is, il
many respects, one Of the most desirable far ms
now for sale in this section Of Virginia.
THE TERMS prescribed By the decree are
as follows, viz Onethird Cash, and the residue
in two in two equal annual payments, bearing
legal interest from the day Of sale, and secured
by deed of trust on the land but said Commls-
sioners upon receiving deposit of not less than
ten per cent Of the whole amount, as IiquldatGd
damages in case of default, may leave the cash
payment in the hands Of the purchaser Unit!
confirmation. j. III. ORR.
B. P. holland.
L. CHAN OELLOR.
J. R. TUCKER.
j. L. Rinker, Auct Comm'Ts. OF Sale
ToudOun co. ie lS-eOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

O., a. & NJ. R. R.-The Old Common
wealth, of Harrisonburg says: 'We are glad
to state that our railroad is progressing finely.
The contractors on the upper end of the road,
from Mt. Jackson to this place, are working 8
large force. In what is known as the Deep
Cut, near town, there are about sixty hands at
work, and large forces, we understand, are at
work at other points along tho line. The gen
eral impression is, that the cars will be running
to Harrisonburg before 1869. ......
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MARINE LIST.
Port Of Alexandria, Aug, 10.

AhhlP Ell.
Steamer Columbia, Harper Baltimore, to B
Wheat.
Steamer hi Livingston, Wilson, Baltimore,
10 Hooe, Wedderburn & Co.
Steamer New York, JONES' Philadelphia,
merchandise to NJ Eldridge s. Co. -
Steamer CHAM erlain, Lawson, Wilmington,
to American Coal Co. 90 -..-@ asJis- e.
Schr Robert Haley, Brooks Baltimore, guano
schr Charm, scarr, Wilmington, Delaware
guano to VIM Fl May. a.j-
Schr Pecora, CARL, Philadelphia. guano tc
VIM q May. 90 ,s1sH
schr VIM H Kennel, soper, New York, tc
American Coal Co. i.E" 'si.&.
Schr VIM Walton, Reaves, New York, tc
American Coal Co.
Schr Broomall, Douglass, Boston,to Central
Coal Co. l}sl.Ll- -,
Schr Il N Stone, Pervere, Boston, TO Central
Coal Go. G@ -@.. .a.s -,
Schr S Groves, Weaver, Boston, to Central
Coal Co. =.
schr + w johnson, Marts, Boston, TO Central
Company.
schr J Hoyt, Cramer, New York, to Cen.
trail Coal Co. . - II
Schr G Conner, Gilmore, Port Deposit, luln.
Der to H D Smoot.
Sehr Only Daughter, ,Hedley, Philadelphia,
coal to L Mckenzie. - -1---1 >--,--
Schr Admissal, stillman, New Bedford, by
Central Coal Co. INK .~ 49,
Schr VIM WALTON, Reaves, Cohassett Mar.
rows, by American Coal Go. $50 g!4.l2
Steamer Chamberlain, Lawson, Wilmington,
Del, by American Coal Go. 81 .iW
Schr McShsn, New Haven, by Contra
Coal Co. .!.E
MEMORANDA.
Steamship Green, Inman, sailed from
New York for this port on the 9Th instant.
Steamship John Gibson, Winters, sailed from
New York for this port on the 9th instant.
Steamer Express, Nickle, hence at Baltimore
Nth instant.
Steamer Cshill, Maith, hence at Balti
more 9th instant }@I
Sehr NJ Richards, Irving, hence at New
York 9th instant. s.-..
Sehr Grace Girdler. Smith. for Boston, hence
ht Holmes Hole 9th inst.
Schrs Enoch Moore, from New York, for
Washington; Oliver Schofeld, from New York
Tor Georgetown, and Only Daughter, from
Philadelphia for this port, were at the Break
water, Lewes, 5th inst. a
Schr White Fawn, Howes, from Georgetown,
arrived at Providence It'll inst a=
Schr Wave Crest, Davis, for Georgetown,
sailed from Providence 7th inst. = f&
Schr Mary Kirley, hence at Richmond 9Th
Instant .-a.i Is
schr E s Pickup, Bowen, for this port, sailed
rom Richmond to load with Clover Hill Cos
coal for this port 9Th inst.
Schr w 81 White. Philadelphia, for this
port sailed from Richmond 9Th inst. ~. 20 +
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nv Green 81 Wise.

(Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents
ONE SQUARE, Or TWO ACRES ~! OE
" GROUND, NEAR THE CANAL Basin
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
By virtue ola deed of trust, bearing, date on
the both day Of April, 1853, and recorded in Ii
Der O. No. 3, folio 1872 the undersigned the
Trustee therein named, will offer for sale, by
public auction, in fron5 Of the Mayors office, ID
the city Ct Alexandris, on SATURDAY, the
18th dSy Of August next at y O clock NJ, ON u
SQUARE, or TWO ACRES OF LAND,
bounded as follows:
On the north by Montgomery street, on the
south by Madison street, on the east by Pitt ST.
ard on the west by st: Asaph st.
and its location for man ufacturing site in the
event Of the water power being obtained from
the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Co., render this
property very desirable. Terms cash. Stamps
and conyeyancing at the cost OF the purchaser
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR,
iv 74-nots Trustee
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Steamer Snaggesl.

Sr. Louis, August 10.-Thc steamer Mat
tie Burns, from Cincinnati for St. Louis struck
a snag four miles above Cairo, in tie Missis-
sippi and sunk in two minutes. She lies on
the snag and is in great danger Of breaking up.
No lives were lost. Value Of the boat not
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

The RIVER The steamer Hi. Livingston,
from Baltimore; due here on Saturday night,
did not arrive until yesterday evening, in con-
sequence of the severe storm of Saturday
night. She left again last night for Aqua
Creek for party Of colored excursioDists from
Fredericksburg to Washington.
The steamers Columbia, from Baltimore, and
Wawaset, from Cone River, arrived up in
good time yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

SATURDAY NIGHT's STORM. The storm OF
Saturday night was, one of extreme violence. -
The rain descended in torrents, flooding the
streets, and thoroughly cleansing the cutters: In
the midst of it the tin roof of the dwelling OF
Mr.J., &C. Clark, on Queen ST., near Ct. Asaph,
was torn off by the violence Of the wind, and
carried entirely across the street, lodging on
the roof OF Mr.. TIGERS dwelling, opposite
The family of the former had retired Tor The
night, land of course were greatly terrified at the
occurrence, accompanied as it was by a prodi-
gious noise and delugc of rain coming down
upon them but not much more SO than Mr..
TIGERS household, who must have imagined
fearful things as the whole metallic roof lit
down on their domicilc. Asthe rain soon sub
sided, but little harm was done; and though
Mr.. G. was, as was facetiously. remarked, COM
PEELED to keep an open louise on Sunday, the
loss of the roof was nearly all the damage sus-
tanned. .srr 1
A framed shanty, on Washington street, near
the Canal basin, belonging to a colored man
named Stuart Allen, in progress Of construc-
ton, was blown down. .:--.. -
A large locust tree on Columbus, street, in
front Of Laphen's Rowe, was torn up by the
roots. III. .........
A tree ON st. Asaph street, in front Of the
premises occupied By Mr. George Henderson,
was blown down; and tho top Of beautiful
shade tree, on the northeast corner oil King
and Patrick streets, was twisted off, e. -.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

ALEXANDRIA LoUDoUN AND HAMPSHIRE
RAILRoAD.--At the invitation of Lewis Nc
Kenzie, President of the Alexandria Louloun
and Hampshire Railroad, the joint committee OF
the city council Of Georgetown visited Leesburg
to-day to confer with the board of directors OF
the road in reference to the proposed extern
sion Of the track to Georgetown. Some Of the
leading citizens of Georgetown, and Mr.. Nc
Kenzic, and the clerk ofthe Railroad Company,
Mr.. Reuben Johnston, accompanied the Visi-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10
(Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
Md BREWERY LOT FOR SALE.

By virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court fox
the county of Alexandria, rendered at the May
term, 1860 in q certain suit therein pending, "a
which William II. Irwin was plaintiff, &nd Su-
san S. Robcrdeau and others defts., the and e,
signed as Commissi?ner therein named, vii!
offer for sale, by public auction, in front OF the
Mayors Office, in the city of Alexandris, on
SATURDAY, the 18th day Of August next, A.
y O. clock, q LOT OF GROUND, situated Il:
the southeast intersection Of Union and Wolf"
Streets fronting on Union street 80 feet and on
Wolfe 50 feet, with the use Of an alley 70 feet
wide, binding on the east line, it being part q!
the lot on which the brewery formerly stood
TERMS-One-tenth Of the purchase money
in cash the residue in three equal instalments
at six, twelve and eighteen months from the
day Of sale; the deferred payments to bear in
tcrest, and to be secured by the negotiable
notes Of the purchaser, with approved eHGoTa-
ers, and the title to be retained until ali the
payments are made, and upon the failure OF
The purchaser to comply with the terms OF ssie
erty resold at the risk OF the purchaser --
Stamps and convcyancing at he cost Of th9 Bur-
chaser. W. ARId0 Ia ACt";
iv I4-nOts Commr. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

RELEASED ON BAIL.-The man named Geo.
Anderson who was arrested in Richmond, a
week or so ago, and committed to jail on the
charge of stealing horse from Major George
Johnston, of Fairfax county, has been released
on bail. He was re-arrested in Fredericksburg
last week, as already mentioned in the Ga
zette, but was discharged as soon as it was dis
covered he had been bailed.
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-&&&

FIGHT-About o'clock last night, as the
inhabitants Of that part of the city about
North Pitt street were returning from
Church, an alarm was created by cries Of muir
der issuing fron house on the corner Of the
alley on Pitt, between Cameron and Queen
streets A crowd speedily gathered, when it
was ascertained that an inebriated woman was
beating her crippled husband, who, unable to
protect himself, had cried murder to get relief
from the fagelation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

BEHIND TIME.-The passenger train o!
cars on the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas
Railroad, due here at 5:45 p. m. yesterday, did
not arrive until after two o'clock this morning.
The detention was occasioned by an obstruction
placed across the railroad track about two miles
this side of Brandy Station. The locomotive,
but none "of the passengers cars, was thrown
from the track, but fortunately no one was in
jured. No clue attaches to the wretch who
planned wholesale murder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

POLITICAL MEETING.-It is expected that the
Seymour and Blair meeting, to be held to-mor
row night, will be an affair Of more than usual
interest. The speaking will take place in front
of the Mansion House, after beautiful flag
shall have been given to the breeze from the
pole Of the Sun Fire Engine Company. Hon.
Montgomery Blair, and other distinguished
speakers have expressed an intention to be
present and will deliver addresses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10
COMMERCIAL

LONDON, August 1O.-Sugar, to arrive, 9Gs.
LIVERPOOL, August 10.--Coton advanced;
sales will reach 10000 bales; upiands 9 ); Or
leans, l05. Breadstufs firm. Wheat buoyant.
Sugar declined Is.
New York, August 10.-Cotton frmcr ;
middling uplands 294. Freights dull. Flour
lOc lower. Wheat quiet, and without decided
change. Corn 1c lower Pork dull; mess
$28. 50. Lard quiet at lS4alS55.
BALTIMORE, August l0.-CottOn firm at 29a
a3O for middling uplands. Flour firm, with
prices unchanged. Wheat firm prime white
27O; red 2G0a265 Corn dull at l26al2S.-
Oats firm at SSa92. Rye firm at l45al55.
Provisions firm Pork $50. Bacon-rib sides
III; clear do. 171al74; shoulders l44al4i
hams 22a23 Lard &c.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

MARINE ACCIDENT Capt James Treakle,
of the Upper Cedar. Point Light House, reports
that the schooner J. T. Henry, Capt. Wyatt,
from Norfolk, with load Of lumber to Willis
& Redgrayes, of Washington, D. c., sunk off
Matthias Point, in the Potomac on Saturday
night last, after her deck load had been thrown
overheard. All her crew were saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

TEMPERANCE MEETING. Tho meeting of the
Alexandria Juvenile Temperance Society, 10
the hall over the Auditors Office, in the market
house building, on Saturday evening last, was
we'll attended, and the proceedings were inter
csting. The weekly meetings OF the Society IN
future will be held on Wednesday evenings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

PRoFEssoRJ. 9. FoERTsCH.- AS will seen
by the advertisements Of St. Johns Academy
and the Episcopal High School of Virginia, in
the Gazette, ProfcssorJ. G. Foertsch has been
engaged by both of these institutions of learn
ing to give instruction in music during the next
scholastic year. Professor Foertsch, a German
gentleman, has been resident of this city Tor
many years, and by his professional and
social accomplishments has acquired host OF
friends. His connection with the above men
toned schools will be advantageous to them.
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FINANCIAL.

LONDON, August 10-Consols a, for mon
cy, OAK for account. u. S. 5.2Gs IL.
FRANKFORT August 10.-U. S. 5 Dos 75S:
PARIS, August 1O.-The Boursc on Saturday
night closed quiet rcntes 70E32c.
New York, August 10.-Moncy easy at BAD
per Ct Exchange 10. Gold AZ. Ola bonds
la new 1S3. 1040s q. Virginia G's, ex-
coupons, 5334.
BALTIMoRE, August .10.-Virginia SKIES,
old inscribed 4GB, bid, II, asked; do 1866 As
bid, do; Coupon SO bid, Go Coupon new 81 BID.
n. G.. SKIES II bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

POsToFFIcE AFFAIRS acob Lerch has
been removed by the Postmaster General from
the postofice at Chatterton, King George
county, Va, and Mrs. Elizabeth Cowan been
annointed nostmistress in bis place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

D1sTURBA AT FIsHToWN. "A disturbance
occurred at Fishtown yesterday evening be-
tween some colored men from Washington,
during which one Of them was struck on the
head and severely injured. The parties who
inflicted the wound made their escape.
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HTnsI Killed.

BosToN, Mass, August l0.-ln street row
yesterday between q party Of Germans and
party Of Irish, a man manned Dan. Shay, about
20 years Of age, was fatally stabbed. A num-
Der Of arrests were made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

ODD FELLOWS EXCURsIoN--Th members
ofPotomac Lodge OF Odd Fellows, accompanl-
ed by many friends, went on an excursion to Car
Inns Spring today-Trains for that place
will leave here at and 7 p. II: this evening,
and tickets for the round trip will be sold at
fifty cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

OVERHEARD. Capt. Griffin, Of the Mary
land ferry boat, Virginia, accidently fell over
board from that steamer on Saturday evening,
after her last trip for: the day, but, being a
good Swimmer, he escaped with only a thorough
WettIng. -,,. a. .-.l,r .,-....r j. : -ss.s. T..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

Coal TRADE From Mr.. Albert Uhler, the
superintendent Of the Alexandria Canal, we
learn that both the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nails now in excellent condition, and that
boats from Cumberland, loaded with coal are
arriving very regularly and that every thing
about the canals is working we'll. Notices Of
arrivals under the Marine head.
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yEnrs.5.,rn Ss' TKrG OD;.

ST.. Louis, August 9.-Mike McCooe the
celebrated bruiser, was married tonight to Bliss
Mollic Norton, daughter Of Daniel Norton,
q rich contractor Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

RxuARKs.-The market opened somewhat
heavier and prices dropping Flour quiet sno
unchanged. Offerings of Wheat on Chang re
reached about 5000 bushels, with sales at 24l,
946 255 ard 256 for ordinary to fair and good
red quality of the white indifferent and quota
,ions about a. for inferior quality red Corn in
lair demand but prices more in favor sot2 buy
ers sales 1900 bushels mixed at l2ial2b; 3OO
bushels white at l25, and one lot prime at 1T !;
small offerings Of yellow and no sales reported.
Oats somewhat depressed. with sales of PAT
bushels at 75a7S-the bulk at the former figures.
Rye quiet with very light offerings. Corn meal
in fair request, with sales at l24 for country
ground. -
The transactions at the Baltimore Stock Board
we're light on Saturday. Gold declined per
cent on Fridays rate, selling at l479sl47s =
Nothing done in Governments. Virginia re-
gistered 6s sold at 46a, an advance ofa per ct.
Tho week closed at New York on very, easy
money market at 3a4 per cent on call, and 3 to
7 per cent for prime discounts. The bank state
nent is favorable, and the large increase IN
specie and deposits Is due to the deposits OF the
Alaska gold in the banks. ~-' h $780,
RECEIPTS OF PRODUCE BY RAILROAD.
The following are the receipts Of produce
&C., By railroad, for the past week:
O., A. T. M.-Corn 1868 bushels, wheat 10 6S9'
rve M8 oats e876, corn meal 49, mill feed 60
onions &c. e. -four ssl Else 1889
vinegar Is bbls, fowls ia coops, lard jars, hon
sqv 500 lbs bacon Sn lso bs fsq 1aaa
lbs, bark q cords. barytes % TONS lumber IL lCo
hdss and ss g 2I a aS n 5 eAy sd
md Other metal ITS lbs, sheep skins pack,
wood cords, spokes $780, cattle car loads,
sheep car load other freight amounting to ~
tons. Freight sent forward 6l2 tons.
The receipts for to-day st the local freightde-
pot are as follows: Corn 1880 sacks, wheat 495
sacks, rye 20 sacks, corn meal II sacks, oats 547
sacks, potatoes sacks, sumac 447 sacks. clover
seed 3 sacks, cows hair "a sacks, -four A. bbls,
butter frkins, hides 8 bundles, apples 4bbls,
old iron 1850 lbs, calves and cattle ., cattle
car load. -,
A., L. & H.-Corn 42oS bushels, wheat 1922,
rye "a, oats 9l0, meal ia. pears rags 2S bags,
sumac 80 bags, -four 100 bbls and half barrels
butter 81 bbls and kegs, eggs % bbls and boxes,
fowls II coops, vinegar bbls, plows IT. lambs
&, hogs car load wood and timber 10 Car loads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

GAVE HIMSELF Up.-Frapk Turner, the col
ored desperate who has been figuring for some
time past in this neighborhood, finding things
getting too hot for him, delivered himself up to
the Fairfax authorities yesterday. He also
gave up his wife $ trunk, which contained sew
eral articles Of plate belonging to the late Tur-
ner Dixon, esq. The woman will now be ar
rested -~.. ..... -a-4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

VIOLENT ASSAULT Mr.. Bernard McCaun,
quiet and inoffensve citizen, was violently
assaulted and scvcrly beaten on Saturday night
last, at the extreme upper end of King street,
by a man named Thomas Javins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

+ WANToN Observation-Disclosures is fro
ouently made by persons who raise pigeons
that, on account of the capture and death OF
the old birds at the hands Of boys, the SQUADS
die Of starvation. ~
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- EsagEi5sHH1 -
MONDAY, August 10.

Arrived-Boats Mollie Reid, Wave, Ameri.
can Boy, w A Dryden, Fanny Ortrnan, Euph-
liza, Mcdonald, Mary Martins, j z Rus
se!l,, 10 Central Coal Co. Boats Eagle, J 81
SSnekney, Il L Gilbert, D Stewart, Goldfnch,
Bayer. to American Coal Go. Boats General
Washington, J Magruder, to Hampshire &
baltimore Coal Co. - - = - .-'. ..
Departures-Boats Joseph F Hitch. Eagle,
Stickney, Mollie Reid, Gen Geo Washing.
ton, for Cumberland.
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Admiral Farragut-CORnlpin do ID
- Investigated.

LONDON, Aug. 9.-Admiral Farragut has
arrived at Con5tantinoplc on the steamer
Frolic
The u. S. steamer Franklin stopped at Syre
to enquire into complaint which had been
made, that some Greeks had set fire to, and de-
sroyed an American ship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

BUSH MEETING.-A meeting conducted by
several ministers of the M. e. Church, South,
of this city and neighborhood, is in progress at
Potter's School House near Pohick, about eight
miles from this city, having commenced on Sat
urday last. A number OF Alexandrians were
present on yesterday, and represent the occa-
sion as one of considerable interest, large
concourse OF persons from the surrounding
country being assembled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

MORTALITY AMONG CHILDREN. Thirty
children were inferred in Washington one
day last week. 1t said that one Of our city I'M.
dertakers buried that number during last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-10

Cocoa SHELLS. We have received from
Mrs Burrows, 1876 King street, specimen
of Cocoa Shells for making chocolate, said to
be very fine by those who have used them. 8
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uEOME HILL FOR SALE.

By virtue of deed Of trust from Joseph 5.
Hart and wife, will SELL at Fairfax o. House,
on MONDAY, the seventeenth day of August
next, Court day. at public auction, to the nigh
est bidder, for cash the above
TRACT OF LAND.
cai2 land is located in the village Of Falls
Church, Fairfax county, Va, contains len
ACKEH OF LAND, has upon it substantial
improvements including ,rs
-, DWELLING HOUSE,
md nocc2aary out buildings. Also, fno Or
chard. NAEhEN fEh ifuS'ee'
Fairfax CO., jy % cots
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j. DEAN SMITH

It was the intention of Mr.. Marbury to give
the required bond to the Circuit Court which
meets on Monday, the 18th inst, and take pos
session of the road, as receiver, but,a it Is ex-
pected, that the injunction to be asked for will
be granted, the road, in all probability, will re-
main under it's present management some time
longer