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

doors AND SHOES.
ID w. /. CLIFFORD
Informs the citizens of Alexandria and vicln-
ity that he is again prepared to manufacture
all descriptions of
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN'S
BOOTS AND SHOES,
of superior quality and at reasonable prices.
The estimation in which his work has hereto
fore been held is sufficient guarantee for the
satisfaction he will render in the future. NO.
l13, King street, near the corner of Pitt.
oct 6-tf
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TAXPAYERS TAKE NOTICE.
OHEAP DRESS GOODS.

u
We have this day opened some of the cheap
est and prettyest Dress Goods we have yet had
this season. We name in part
All wool Surges, all c0lors.
Plain and Plaid pure Irish Poplins at nearly
half what they would have cost earlier in the
season.
Magdela Mixtures.
Silk and Wool Baratheas
Oolored Velveteens for Suits, &c.
Call and see them before they are all sold
dec 4 WILMER 81 SLAYMAKER L
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
PUBLISHED DAILY By
EDG A R SN W D EN-
oSee-Gdzette BatiLdino, No. 70 Prince ST.
r.,,os of subscriptiOn-Invariab in Advance

Sx months. 4 VV
Three ZOO
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
no THE LADIES OF ALEXANDRIA
n II

mo THE LADIES OF ALEXANDKIA
4 AND VICINITY.
beg leave to inform you that l have taken
rooms at No. III King street a few doors above
Washington ST.. where l am prepared to have
made to order all kinds of LADIES, MISSES
and CHILDREN'S SHOES. at short notice, of
the best material and workmanship. My long
and varied experience in the ladies' branch OF
the business in che largest cities both north and
south, will enable me to produce as gooo an ar
ticle as can be had in Baltimore or Philadel-
phia 1t will ever be my greatest desire to
please in every respect the eye and tit ne foot
nov 23-lm Il. ID, AUG U II.
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Left hand side going from Baltimore streeN
fav, doors from tho corner. Fail not TO obsery
name and number. ,.,,,,il oo
Gzs-No letters received unless post paid a"
containing stamp to BE- used 0A IN IHc .dp Lo9'5' ~
ton or 'o Of siyortisement desc. c.-ibing symptoms
IT The 1, Doctor % 5 DIPLOMA hangs in his oL-ca
INDoRsEMBNT OF THE PRESS.
Nv 1900 thousands cured at this establish
Ice many the last twenty years, and the
me[ouIn nr lnPb PP0bnson, witnessed by the reporters
ed e re PSS P Sun and many other papers notices
W Which i.p have appeared again and again 6etor
the public besides 5dnaSGctsbty ms stsGdhE is sucion
guarantee to the afflicted.
SKIN DISEASES SPEEDILY CURED
Baltimore, jan 7-ly
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reflect that 3 sound mind and body are The i-o.t
NECESSARY requisites to promote connubial aAp-
piness' Indeed, without these the journey
through life becomes a weary pilgrimage m
prosp ct hourly darkens to the view, the mind
becomes shadowed with despair and filed w't9
the melancholy reflection thai the happiness g
another becomes blghtcd with your own
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-17
YOUNG MEN.

Who have injured themselves By "a ess
tain practice, INDUCED il, habit i-c
qucntiy learned from evil companions or r.. r.
school, the effects of which are nlgEII5 ts.t tis.t
marriage impossible, and destroys both m.n'
snd body. should apply immediately
What pity that > young man, the hopss O..
his country, the pride Of his parents, should Do
snatched from AL prospects and enjoy menIa o'
life by the consequence OF deylaLlu8 rom W.
nath of nature, and induging in u certain se-
cret habit. Such persons must, before contem-
plating
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-27
AUCTION SALES.
.y \ M PARROT. Auctsenear

D VIRTUE OF A-DECEEE OF TIE
y Circuit Court Of -A}cxandrja county, rem
dered at the last Nov'r. term, the subscriber,
as Commi*s i9nor, named ttersin, vii ?isr for
sale, at public auction, on the premises on
SATu RDAY, the 18th day of April next, at
l. IN the following described property III tho
city Of alexandria, Va:
beginning on the east side Of Fairfax street,
ut tho south side Of an.allcy, 90 feet wide, run
ming from Fairfax TO Water street. midway be
tween and parallel to Queen and Cameron sts a,
and running thence south with Fairfax street
l5 feet inches-thence east parallel to SAID
alley to Water strcct-thence north with Wa
ter Street to said alley-thence west with said
alley to tho beginning-upo,;n tho following
TERMS-One.t tenth OF the purchase money
to DO paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal nstalments, at six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day ofsale, with interest; the
purchaser to give bonds for the deferred pay
ments: to keep tho buildings on the property
nsuredin some solvent insurance company III
the sum Of ut least six. thousand dollars, and to
assign the policy as security for the payment OF
the said bonds, and the title TO be retained as
security. >:""i ANDREW JAMESON,
, mar 4-eotAp26 go .@. Commissioner.
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BY j. III. Parrott, AuctiOnccr.
.UR Lie S A L E. .s IN ...J

The undersigned, as substituted Trustee, I'M
der authority Of deeds of trust to l. L. Kinzcr,
one dated October 25, 1860, recorded in Libc1
u, No. 3, page 437. and one October "a, 1860,
recorded in Liber y, No., 3, page AT, of the
Land Records of Alexandria county, will pro
coed to sell, at public auction, in front Of the
Mayors Office ut II o'clock a. M, on TU ES-
DAY, the 31st day of March, 1868, the follow
/. The three-story BRICK BUILDING h *sz
covered with tin No. 76 King St., front .ls ~.
ing on King street. thirty feet ten and quarter
inches and extending south wardly one hundred
feet to twenty feet alley, with the right Of way
over said alley, subject to a ground rent of one
hundred and seventeen dollars and eighty-threc
cents or thereabout and 70 prior lien OF four
thousand dollars. This location is inferior to
no other in the city rs place Of business. Tho
storc-r room occupies the whole front OF the lot
and extends to within about six feet OF Its south
ern extremity; 1t is fitted up, for an extensive
dry goods business, and has always been occu-
9. The two-story BRICK DWELLING fHsa=
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND, No. 70 .lssssaa.
Prince street, fronting on Prince street twenty
feet, and running back northwardly one hun
dred feet, subject to prior lien in favor of the
Mechanical Building Association, for seven
hundred and ninety light dollars and lorty-toui
cents with interest from July l, 1860. .
The TERMS OF SALE will be rs follows -
AS to No. |, one third of the purchase money
in cash, and tho remainder in equal instruments
at three, six, nine and twelve months, with IN
terest from the day Of sale, the deferred pay
ments to be secured by deed of trust on the
premises. AS to No. cash.
....'. AND. JAMESON, Trustee.
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Auction SALES.
p, v H. -Pnrrott, 5Auctioneer,

CA1E.OF THE REAL ESTATE OF JAS.
- VANSANT, DECD%.Under authority Of
a decree Of the Circuit Court OF Alexandris
county, Va, rendered in the suit OF =, Vansant,
trustee, vs. Vansants devisees, Vail sell, as
Commissioner of said Court, at public auction
in front of the Mayors office, in the ely OF A.
exandria, Va, At II ~, on III UhoOA /, the
"a day Of April next, the following properly
late James Vanssnts in said city: ~
J.. The STORE and LOT No. liz King street,
adjoining the Marshall House. This property
has q front Of about 80 feet, 10l inches, and e1-
tends back to the middle Of the square.
9. The two DWELLING HOUSES, No. IT
and No 10 north Washington street. This
property has front Of about "a feet, inches,
and depth of about 90 feet, IL inches, with
side alley, and court in the rear. 1t is subject
to- an annual rent charge Of $18. .:..., !.
TERMS Of the purchase money
to be paid down, on day Of sale the residue in
three equal instalments, at a. 8, and II months
respectively from day OF sale, with interest-the
deferred instalments TO be secured by the bonds
of the purchaser, with good personal security,
the title TO be retained as further security for
their payment, and the property to be resold at
purchaser risk on default in payment of the
whole or any portion Of the purchase money aa
it becomes payable. 49, 49, ~,
....ll.. - 49, S. FERGUSON BEACH.
NH l1-cots ... Commissioner.
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WASHINGTON ITEMs.-The water has been
let in the canal about fourteen miles above
Georgetown, and Gas heretofore stated)i lit is
expected that it will be let in the Georgetown
level tomorrow. .a5.I5 .ef5oss ..als.ef Nv
The church difficulties which threatened to
embroil the peace of the Methodist Protestant
congregation in Georgetown. have been AMIGA
bly, adjusted, and the new pastor, The Rev. J..
w. Bates, has entered on his duties. :t:5G ri!
The Washington Chronicle says that the
sales of lottery tickets in. Washing and
Georgetown are, much greater than is generally
believed, and it, is probable that there are at
this time not less than thirty lottery offices IN
operation. These are nothing less than public
swindles. Il 10 IL g4m
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Having taken out letters Of administration on
the personal property Of John Bright, dec d.,
shall proceed to sell, at public auction, on
TUESDAY, the S1st instant, at his late resi-
dence. West End, Fairfax county, Va, all the
HOUSEHOLD 8 KITCHEN FURNITU RE,
consisting of four Beds and Bedding, Sofa,
Clocks Carpets, SC, all in good condition.
Also, ONE MULCH COW. Terms cash.
JOS. JAMES, Admir-.
Also ut tho same time std place. Will be
rented the HOUSE and LOT adjoining, t"r the
term of one year Possession given on the nrst
day Of April, 1868. Any person wishing to
view the premises will call on DANIEL ".
LEWIS who will show the same.
mar lid Iti & II ElES.
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Prince VIM. co., mar 7-eots
Rv T. H. PARROT. Auctioneer.

MMISSIONER'S SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE IN THE CITY OF ALEAAN-
DRIA, VA.-Under authority of a decree OF
the County Court of Alexan 1lcy 6! county, Va,
Addison Bowden and others, complainants, VS..
Cecilia Gibson and others defenda5nts, the IN,
auction, in front of the Mayors office, in the
city Of AlezSndEia w. at IL 9 Mh 1 m on
LOT OF GROUND, with a two.story G@
FRAME DWELLING thereon, sit n;,;ee ! h % i
Wolfe steets, in the city Of Alcxandria being
the PEogeEty Of the late Rsyeody j. Bowden
in cash, and the residue in equal instalments at
three and six months from day Of sale, with in
terest-secured by the bonds Of the purchaser,
with good personal security, the title tc be re-
tanned until the purchase money is fully paid
FRANCIS L. NTH, e..
CHARLES E. STUART,
NH 11-eots Commissioners.
POSTPONEMENT-T above sale is post
poned to SATURDAY next, the 18th of March,
1868, when it will take place, at II O'Clock M,
in front of the Mayors Office, in Alexandria.
10
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LOCAL NEWS.
FRIDAY. EVENING. MARCH q. z
Mr. scHARr's READINGS. MIR. scharf@ con- 9 s
.,,,,aad h;s readings, at the Assembly ROOMS


Mr.. scHARF's READINGS. Mr. Schart. con- .
cluded bis readings, at the Assembly hoo%s,
last night, before the largest audience tna' nus
vet greeted him in this city. Inc room was
crowded, and many had to stand during sne
reading, vet the striotest order was observed
and all manifested their tull appreciation OF the
eminent talents Of the distinguished reader
III His selections were Charles the T., Or the
Merry Monarch the Critic; and one OF Mrs.
Candles Curtain Lectures, and in nothing did
the elocutionist fall below the anticipations Of
h;s auditors. His. delineation Of the various
ob.r,cters was most excellent, and never failed
tonro,duce most happy effect upon his hearers
The nleasant evenings spent in hearing Mr.'S,
road will be cherished with lively interest by
I'll Who heard him, and we but express gem
ar. desire that be may soon again visit our city.
At the conclusion Of the reading, and much
n the establishment Of reader and audience,
narty Of masqueraders who had been on a visit
n some of their friends, gained access to the
room, rushed upon the stage, and by their
comic appearance and strange gestures, tor a
few moments kept the crowd in roar OF laugh
Ter. This little episode concluded a most
pleasant evening.
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Auction SALES.
BY John H.5.Parrott, Auctioneer.
TXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ PROPERTY,
IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.

Will be sold, at public auction, on SATU K
DAY, the 18Th day of April. 1868, IN II, front OF
the Mayors office, LOT OF GROUND, on
the east side Of Royal street, between King and
street IS feet inches, and running back II #.
inches, with court by feet, cut oil the
north east corner ofthe lot, on which is a good
two-story BRICK STORE and D WELLlNG.
Also, u STRIP OF GROUND, adjoining on
tho north side Of said lot, III inches front, and
running back the whole depth of said lot.
Also SIG of an undivided lot Of ground on
the cast side of St. Aaaph street, situated be-
tween Prince and Duke streets.
Also, a LOT to the north OF sad lot, eleven
equal payments, at G, p and IS months from
the day of sale with interest; the title to be re-
tanned until the deferred payments are made
W. II. MCKNIGHT,
Surviving EXT Of Jno. Mcknight, dec d.
mar 10-aOts
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Canal NAVIGATION. In consequence Of
the ipclement weather that has of late been
nrevailing, the work of cleaning the George
town level of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal,
has been seriously retarded, and it is now thought
that that portion of the canal will not be ready
for the reception of water until Tuesday or
Wednesday next, instead of on tomorrow, as
previously contemplated. 1t is said that there
is a feet of loaded boats lying at the upper end
Of the Georgetown level, awaiting the letting
in Of the water, and that the whole of the Ches-
apeake and Ohio Canal, above the Georgetown
level is in excellent navigable condition.
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DUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

Pursuant to decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered at the juno term,
1867, in the suit of W. E. Moore VS.. Sidney G.;
in said decree, will, on MONDAY, the 10th
day of April, 1868, that being Court Monday,
sell, to the highest bidder, before tho front door
Of Fairfax Court House, a TRACT OF LAND,
containing 115 acres. This land lies Immediate
ly on the A., L. s. H. r. R., about Il miles
from Falls Church Depot, and adjoins the lands
of Magee, Pollock and others. y,
TERMS cash in. hand as De;
post, liable to be forfeited and the land lcso q
at the risk of the purchaser should he fail to
complete his purchase, upon confirmation by
the the residue esh hssG sauab n Wb
interest from the day Of sale, to be secured by
tho notes of the purchaser, and 3 retention Of
the title until the last payment is made. Costs
Of conveyance and stamps to be pad by r., the
-" =. - b.. THOMAS MOORE.
Fairfax CO.. mar 23-eots Comm'rs.
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BY J. III. PARROT, AuctiOneer.
TOM M $3.50 NERS' SAL Z.

Under authority of q decree Of the Circuit
Court Of Alcxandria county, Va, rendered at
the November term, 1861, in the suits Of Jane
r. James against Ann Emcrson's Adm T, deft,
and Deliah Haney, plaintiff, against the same
defendant, the undersigned, Commissioners,
will sell at public auction in front Of the May
ors office, in the city Of Alexandria, Va, st II
O'Clock H., on SATURDAY, the Alb day Of
April, 1858, the following LOTS OF GROUND,
in the said city Of Alexandria, and bounded 8:
follows: lst Beginning ut the southwest corner
of Wolfe and Water streets, and running thence
south Oh Water street 20 feet, thence west par
rnlIcl TO Wolfe 50 feet TO II feet alley; thence
north on said alley ~ feet TO Wolfe ST.; thence
east on Wolfe street TO the beginning I'd Be
ginning on the east side Of Water street ~ feet
south Of Wolfe strickland running thence south
On Water street "a feet thence cast and paral-
lei TO Wolfe street l25 fee. to Potomac street;
thence north on Potomac street n feet: thence
with direct Inc to the beginning.
On the first named lot there is an excel ES5H
lent thrcc-story BRICK DWELLING .1lA-
and out houses, and on the second Is n FRANZ
ID WILLING ROUSE, and necessary out
houses.
Also LOT adjoining the second named lot,
adjoining the last named on the north on
which there is BRICK BUILDING, on 70.
tomac Strand, four stories high
TERMS One fourth Of the purchase money
TO be in cash, ana the residue in equal install
mcnts vi six, twelve and eighteen months from
the day Of sale the purchaser to give BOND
with security, with interest from the day OF
sale and the title TO be retained until the pur-
chase money Is fully paid.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH.
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
LYSANDER HILL.
GEO. VIM. BRENT.
re IF Sale
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fob 27-ootd
DUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE WILLIAM
LAND

By virtue of decree Of tho Circuit Court OF
Prince William county, entered on the day
of October, 1867, in a suit in chancery therein
pending in which Thomas X. Davis, for the
use Of A. Nicol, is plaintiff, and George w.
Soydell and wife and others are defendants, tn Q
undersigned Commissioner, will sell, before the
front door of the Court House of said county,
on MONDAY, the 9Th day of April, 1868, that
being Court day, at public auction to the high,
est bidder, the TRACT or ? ARC l. OF
LAND, containing 2l7 acres, situated about d
miles south of Manassas, and about q miles
from Brentsville the county seat, adjoining the
lands of John Arnold and others. This tract
of land is we'll watered and tim bered, and from
its proximity to the railroad, the timber is very
valuable.
TERMS-One-fourth cash. and the residue
on credit Of one and two years, with Interest
from the day Of sale on the deferred payments ;
the purchaser to give bond and security for tho
deferred payments, and the title to Do retained
as q further security therefor.
EPPA HUNTON, Comm'r.
foh 1S-anto
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-27
nUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

BY authority Of decree Of the County Court
Of Fairfax county, rendered at the February
term, 1868, in the suit Of VIM: L. Rumscy vs..
Samuel ~. Brown and wife, tho undersigned,
Commissioner Of Sale, named in said decree,
WILL on MONDAY, the Goth day of April, 1865,
Court day, sell, to the highest bidder in front
Of the Court house Of said county, the TRACE
OF LAND on which the defendants formerly
resided, containing 1921 acres.
This land lies on the Little River Pike, ola
milo west Of the Court House; adjoins the lands
of N. Burke, Rumsey and others, and was, at
the breaking out Of the war, in good state OF
cultivation. It's location renders it y desirable
property.
TERMS One fourth cash in hand, and the
residue in three equal instalments, payable at
six, twelve and eighteen months, TO De SECURED
by the notes Of the purchaser, and II retention
of the title until the last payment IS made de-
fcrrcd payments to bear interest from day Of
SALE Stamps and expenses Of deed to be paid
by the purchaser THOS. MOORE,
-, So. Commissioner Of Sale.
r.. low
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MILL SEAT FOR SALE.

Pursuant to 4 decree Of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered in the suit Of +. o..
Powell, SC, vs. Hunter, &c, at the June term,
1867, Of said Court, the undersigned, as Com
missioner, will, on MONDAY, the Goth day OF
April 1868 that being Court Monday, offer, at
public auction, to the highest bidder, in front
of the Court House Of said county, that valUA-
bic property known as
This property lies Immediately on tho A., l..
& H. r. r., at which point there is q turnout
and contains 1873! acres of highly productive
land. The mills, both grist and saw, were de-
stroyed during the war, but us a nj! scat Il Is
regarded as the most valuable in Fairfax CO,
the stream on which il is locAted atfOrding water
at all seasons Of the year. This property being
situated on tho railroad, the productiyeness o.
the land, and the valuable water privileges,
render it altogether the most desirable property
in market in Fairfax county. The entire tract
will be sold subject to tho right of dover Of
Mrs Mary A. Hunter, to that portion which
has been allotted her, and includes the Dwc!-
ling House. Her right can be bought on rc&s-
enable terms.
TERMS One-tenth Of the purchase money
in hand, as deposit, liable TO be forfeited pon
the purchaser failing tc complete his purchase
upon confirmation By the Court the residue i'll
three equal payments, at six, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest from tho day Of sale,
to be secured by tho notes Of the purchaser an q
a retention OF the title until the last payment is
made Stamps and expenses Of conveyance st
the cost OF the purchaser.
THOS. MOORE,
Commissioner Of Sale.
Fairfax county, mar 23-cots
National Intclligenccr copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-27

Under authority ola deed Of trust from Rich,
ard II. Carter to John 4. Carter, dated the "a
day of November, 1860, and now OF record in
the County Court Of Fauquiel, will, on tho
18TH DAY OF APRIL, 1868, offer, at public
sale, on the premises, the FARM, in said deed
of trust mentioned or so much thereof Re may
be necessary TO pay-irst. the expenses Of exc.
cutting said trust and, secondly, 10 pay q bond
mentioned in said deed Of trust and now due,
given by Richard Il. Carter to Richard II. Du-
iaDy dated on the 81 Of November, 1860, for
the sum of four thousand three hundred and
Gfty-sevon dollars, with interest from date
The said lard is of good quality, and in good
order for farming or grazing, and Is DESCRIBED
in said decd Of trust, as "a certain tract Of nd
situate, lying and being in the county Of Fa"-
qrcr, in tie State of Virginia. on the Manassas
Gap Railroad, between Rectortown and SaleEn
called Grass Land containing four hund red
and thirty (430) acres, be the same moro or less
it being the same land purchased by said Rich
ard H. Garter from Dir. Taliaferro and Il. Sea-
TOM The said land will be offered subject 10
any claim of dover Of the wife of said Richard
r. Garter, she not having joined in said deed
Of trust. ,..,
TERMsS3-Onc-thirI OF the purchase money
cash; one-third in twelve months and one
third in eighteen months, with interest from the
day of sale the deferred payments being Sc
cured by deed Of trust on the land, and by per-
s0nal security. 49,. JOHN i. CARTER,
Euu0u;cr co. feb Z0-eots Trustee, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-27

BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, March &C.
Beef Cattle-Prce5 to-day ranged as follows
Old Cows and Scalawags at 4 5Oa$5 ordinary
thin Steers, Oxen and Cows sass; fair quality
Beev es 6a$7, and the very best Beeves 8a$l 25
per 100 lbs, the average price being about 81 70
the Cattle having been sold yesterday, but
there is no change from the rates of: last week;
Sheep-The market has been wcll supplied
during the past week, and with good demand,
especially for extra fat Sheep, tor which prices
improved; the inferior grades were unchanged.
and extra 7a9c per Id gross. jt.a,
Hogs-The market has been dull during the
past week, owing to better supply, though the
Quotations of last week have been sustained
Prices to-day ranged as follows fair to- good
live Hogs II 25a$13 rs per 100 lbs net.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-27

MAsoUED BALL-The masqued ball OF the
Temperance Societies Of the city, last night at
the Lyceum Hall, was grand affair. The at
tendance was numerous, the masquers excel
lently disguised, and everything passed off to
the entire satisfaction of all who were present.
Among the most observed and admired mas
ouers were those who represented Queen Elz
abeth, the Bohemian Girl the Queen Of Night,
Snow Flake, Young Man from the Country,
Saucy Sam and Paul Pry.