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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
sITeTEDN SALES.
nUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE VILLA NJ

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Prince William county, entered on tho day
of October 1867, in q suit in ch4ncery therein
pending, in which Thomas X Davis, for the
use of A. Nicol, is plaintiff, and George "
Seydell and wife and others are defendants, TIA
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 IRA CT or 7 y G E l. OF
LAND, containing 2l7 acres, situated sbout 4
miles south of Manassas and about 2! miles
from Brentsvile, the county scat, adjoining the
lands OF John Arnold and others. This tract
Of land is well watered and tim bcred, and from
its proximity to the railroad, the timber is very
valuable.
TERMS One-fourth cash, and the residue
on i 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 DC retained
as q further security therefor.
EPPA HUNTON, Comm'r.
Dr;poo wv, M fob 1S-aotc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

GEoRGETowN ELECTION. The election IN
Georgetown for members of the Board OF AL
dermeu and Common Council passed off quiet,
~ resulting in the success of ''the peoples
(uew market house) ticket against the
butchers market ticket by an average majority
of U.s. The following are the names of the
successful candidates:
Aldermen-Georee Hill, Jr., T. A. Newman
Levi Davis, Jenkin Thomas, John W. BIO
naugh
Common Council-Dr. Charles H. Cragin
BENZ. Darby, G. 5. Ramsburgh, Edward Shoe
maker, Chas. English, Jno Fl. Newman, VIM
4. Collins, L. L. Clements, Chas. b. Peck, j.
3. Wells, and G. Z. Edmondson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

TUE STEAMER COLUMBIA. This favorlt(
,+o.mor will resume her regular trips between
Baltimore and this city, leaving Baltimore OF
Saturday evening next, aud making all ,hE
landings ON the Potomac. The Columbia has
been thoroughly repaired and r'Gtted, and Is
now one ofthe most elegant boats on the river
She is still commanded by her excellent Cap
tain James Harper, and Mr. ?. kavanaugh'
that most accomplished and popular clerk Is
st;ll at his post, ready and willing as ever tc
make trip in the Columbia, as agreeable and
reasant as of yore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

CHARGED WITH HORSE STEALING. Isaac
Young, charged with stealing horse from H.
p Gwin, of Prince Georges county, Md, was
arrested near Burke's Station, on the w. A.
& NJ, R. r., yesterday, BY. officer Sipple, and
brought to this city, where he was committed
to Jail BY Justice Moore, to await an examlna-
,;on which will take place as soon5as the par
tics interested reach the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
Auction SALES.
zsy j. II. Parrot, Auctioneer.
DURLIC SALE OF LAND.

Be- authority Of a deed Of trust, dated July 7,
1850, from the Piedmont and Valley Apricul-
tlra! Society. the undersigned will SELL in front
ofthe Mayors Office. in the city Of Alexandria,
LAND, situated in the county Of Alexandria,
near the city, on the west side Of the land now
owned by Frederick Lloyd. formerly Angus
McUonald's} on the south by ten acre lot
owned by Richard H.. Lee; on the east by the
land Of 4 eli, and on the north by the lands Of
VIM Gregory and others.
TERMS-One fourth cash; the residue in G,
9 and u months in equal instruments, with in.
.crest from the day Of sale; the deferred pay
lnents to be secured by the bonds Of the pur-
chaser. and 8 deed Of trust upon the premises.
frb 24-cots c. +. LEE, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
LOCAL NEWS.
nuEsDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY E6

TIE R1v7ER.@The river is covered with
floating ice, which, however, is SOFT and gives
signs of again disappearing The steamers
between this city and Washington nave o.eu
making their regular trips to day. and the
Aouia Creek steamer went down this morning
ION time" No sailing vessels have arrived or
asnarted since Saturday last, though there are
several below Itisreported that the schooner
Caroline Can't. Charles McKenny, with load
# oysters, has been cut through and sunk, be-
low Mount Vernon, by the ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
DIANOSl PIANOSll

Just received, another Of those beautiful Pr
AMOS with carved legs, extra mouldings, and
splendid tone, made by W. Heinekalnp, Of Bal
ond hand PIANOS, MELODEONS, and a
new ORGAN, suitable for q parlor or church,
ut VICTOR BECKERS,
No. 61, N. Washington st cor of Queen.
re- All kinds Of instruments tuned and re-
haired. feb 20-1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

TIE new style Of imported sets of pendent
garnets, fuchsie, brilliant, and jet sets Just re-
ceived by Mr., Prigg, at the One Dollar Jewel
ry Store, 43S, Pennsylvania avenue, three doors
from A. street, Washington, D. c., are exceed
ingIy beautiful in design, and are well worthy
the attention of ladies of taste. Mr.. Prigg has
also an extensive assortment of plated forks and
spoons, that should be seen by persons contem-
plating housekeeping. The prices Of these ar
ticles are so extremely low, and the goods them
selves sre so desirable that it gives us pleasure
specially to direct them to the attention of our
readers. Jan l4-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
DESIRABLE PROPERTY

ElI FUK SALE LUW:
A two-story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
end LOT OF GROUND, on the east side of
Water street, between King and Prince streets,
tho residence Of the late George Snyder. The
lot has front of A feet II inches on Water ST.,
and depth Of r feet
TWO ADJOINING HOUSES, Nos. 45 and
d. on the west side of Water street, q feet in.
north of Duke street. The lots front on Water
street 161 feet each, and run back 63 feet in.
Apply to W. C.YEATON, Attorney for owner.
aug 2-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

CONCERT To-NIGHT The concert for the
benefit of the poor of the city 10 be given by
Nelson & Westou's Minstrels, at Liberty Hall,
tonight, will be fine musical entertainment,
and apart from the object, will be well worth
attending
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

FIRE AT Aide, We learn that fire occurs
rcd in the village of Aldie, Loudoun CO., on
Sunday last, which destroyed the store house OF
Iockbart & Co., with quantity of goods
The loss, it is said, is covered by insurance In
the Valley Insurance Co. Some Of the goods
were saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

To FARMERS AND PLANTERs.- The subacr-
bers offer for sale, in lots to suit purchasers
of the Lodi Manufacturing Co., made from the
night soil, blood, otfai and dead animals of New
Y ork city, for which the Company have exclu-
sive contract Price only
TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS PER TON,
Freight and charges from Now Ior added
Warranted by the Company TO be equal
weight for weight to any high priced super
phosphate in market. The results on Corn
Cotton, Tobacco and Grain have been astonish-
ing the past season. 1t natures the crop from
ten days to two weeks earlier and doubles the
crop. Pamphlet, with certificates of hundreds
of well-known planters and farmers, and every
information sent free to any one applying by
letter or otherwise to
HooE & WEDDERBURN, Alexa., Va.
or to the Lodi hfanufg. Co, New York.
ian 24-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

CoAL--Anthracite coal is a scarce commod-
ity in this market just now, and even at sl2
ton cannot be had. We understand that there
are two or three cargoes on their way here, but
detained by the ice. They arc expected to ar
rive in day or two, should the ice continue to
move
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

ERRATUM. the notice of the death OF
Major Dooley, of Richmond, in yesterday s
Gazette, it was said he came to this country IN
1864 OF course, this was an error, Tor he re-
sided in this place in 1886.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF FAIRFAX
y LANDRY virtue ola decree OF the Coun-
gust term, 1867, in the cause Of Garrison Beach:
&c, VS.. J. J. Hof, the undersigned as Com
missioner, will sell, at public auction, on
MONDAY, March 10th, 1863 Court day, in
front Of the Court House of said county, =
TRACT OF LAND, containing leo acres, tho
property of J. j. Hotf lying on and binding
with Sandy Run, on the road from Fairfax sta
ton to Occoquan, about four miles from the
latter place, we'll watcred and sufficiently wood
ed, and adjoining the lands Of Garrison Beach
and others. The tract has on it a number OF
shanties, and the frame of q large stable.
TERMS-One.tenth cash, and the residue in
three equal instruments at six, twelve and eight
oen months, with interest; the deferred pay
mcnts to be secured by the notes of the pur-
chaser, and retention Of the title, ard the cash
payment to be forfeited and the land resold, on
failure Of the purchaser to comply with the
terms Of sale. NJ. DULANY BALL,
Commissioner of Sale
Fuirray ~ fob 13-2nWts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

PosroFFIcEs. There is much complaint
about the mails in King George county. They
are very irregular--at least, the receipt OF
newspapers is very irregular
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
T OUDOUN LAND AND
VALUABLE MILL SEAT
FOR SALE.

Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court of
LoudouH county, rendered on the 22d OF Octo-
Der, 1860, in the case Of israel Warner and 9th
ers, plaintiffs, against George Kephart and 9TH
George Kephart given in writing, the under
signed Commissioners, named in said decree,
will proceed, on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of April, 1868,
being the first day Of the County Court Of Lou
dOun, in front Of the Court House, in Lcesburg,
at y O clock H., to SELL ct public auction to
the highest bidder, the following described
I.oudour, in the State Of Virginia, to wit:
THE TRACT OF LAND AND
MILL SEAT,
containing 81 acres This is the tract on which
the ELIZABETH MILLS, (now burned DOWN
formerly stood, and is exceedingly valuable. 1t
lies on Goose Creek near its mouth, within Il
miles OF lift lock on the Chesapeake & Ohio
Canal The water-powcr is amply sufficient to
drive four pair of FIVE feet burrs it has right
Of way to the river. and flour can be taken from
the mill door TO Gcorgetown and Alexandria,
for II cents per barrel. There is good brick
milIcr's house and other out-buildings, and is
well adapted for all manufacturing purposes.
THE COTTON FARM,
containing about 9l3 acres Of land, bounded for
about nile by the Potomac river, opposite to
the Chesapeake Is Ohio Canal, within one mile
OF the above named MIL ccaL anu "IllllH -
miles Of the "Furmwcll Depot" on the AlcXan-
lria LoaGoun and Hampshire Railroad. The
land Is Of good quality-a part Of it river bot
tom, with abou. 400 acres Of good TIMBER in
one body. The improvements are q
COMFORTABLE DWELLING,
q new Swtzer Barn, Corn House, Dairy, Smoke
House and Carriage House, and Spring of
cvcr-Gsiing water near the house.
TEhMS-Tcn per cent Of the purchasc-mon-
ey to be paid in cash. on the day of sale, as @
deposit to be forfeited if the purchaser fails to
complete hi: purchasc-the residue of the pur,,
chase money to be paid as follows: One-third
on the confirmation Of the sale by the Court
one-third in one year from the day of sale; and
the remaining third in two years from the day
Of sale; the purchasers TO give their bonds for
the deferred cnStallmcn!s bearing interest from
the day Of sale, and the title to be retained rs
security for their payment. -,
Persons DESTROYS OF examining the land will
please call on Mr.. George kcphart. at Belmont,
:dioininc the land offered for safe.
MATTHEW HARRISON.
JOHN JANNEE.
j. L. RIHKER, Auc'r. Commissioner
Lcesburg. feb 2O-cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

The GREATEST BARGAINS EVER BEFORE
OFFERED IN THIS CITY.
S. DEALHAM,
l08, King street, is selling of his immense stock
of Overcoats, Beaver Suits and Capos ut cost.
dac23-2sWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

Mr. JOHN WELSH, from Alexandria, en-
ployed at the Brewery in Fredericksburg, died
suddenly 10 that place last week from hemor-
rhage of the lungs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN
- PRINCE WILLIAM.-By virtue Of a de-
cree Of the County Court Of Prince William,
rendered at the December term, 1867, in the
suit Of Austin and others vs.. Hixson and others
the undersigned Commissioners Of Sale, under
said deere will offer for sale: a. public auction,
before the front door Of the Court House OF
Prince William county. at RrcntsTillc, on
MONDAY, the ri day of March, 1868, Court
day, q TRACT OF LAND, in said county,
combining about one hundred and thirty. four
acres, formerly the property Of William Henry
Hixson deceased This land lies about three
mil S from Manassas Station, on the Orange
railroad, and has on it Il small d y hLLlNG.--
About one hafis taken in timber, pine and oak
growth 1t will be sold subject to the dover
assigned in said suit 20 The widow Of the said
william Henry Hixson, deceased, viz: forty
seven acres, including the dwelling house.
TERMS-One-tourth Of the purchase. money
in cash, and the residue in equal annual install
mcnts, secured by bond Of the purchaser at one
and two years, with interest from the day Of
sale; the title to be retained unit! the terms Of
sale arc complied with, Gnd the property to be
resoid at the risk Of the purchaser should he
fail to complete the purchase Stamps and
convoyancing at the cost Of the purchaser.
EPPA HUNTON.
CIiAS. L. SINCLAIR.
Pr VIM c. ism 3i-eOts Comm RS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
GHAKER'S GARDEN SEEDS.

K .ccivcd to-day twenty boxes Shakers Gar
den Seeds containing 200 papers each-put up
especially ior retailing by country merchants.
Money refunded for all returned unsoid by the
first Of July. Send in your orders carly.
JANNEY 81 CO., Druggists,
feb "a No. 145, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

At BLoNDHEIMs, corner King and Fairfax
sts, you will find the largest stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
in the CITY, which will be sold without regard
to cost to make room for Spring Goods. fe S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

THE WEATHER. The snow fell yesterday,
to the depth of two or three inches. line
weather continues wintry enough.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

WATcu HOUSE. Three "lodgers' were &C
commodated at the watch house last nlght-al
belonging to this place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

READ1NGs.--It will be seen by an advertise
ment in to-day Gazette that Mr.. Murdoch Is
to give readings from Shakespeare, Dickens and
other authors, at Liberty Hall, on Thursday
niuht -..------
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
CITY ITEMS.

REMOVALS. DEALuAM has removed 10 his
new and elegantly fitted up store,
No. los, KING STREET,
formerly occupied by School her y Bro,
one door above the old stand, where he will be
pleased to soc his old customers and the public
generally. teb I4-ZaWtl
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MAR e { ED,
ian 24-2n

On Thursday. the Goth instant, at St. George:
church, Fredericksburg, by the Rev Magrude1
Maury, HERBERT A. CLAIBORNE Il, OF Rich
ter Of tho late John B. Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND II
PRINCE WILLIAM.

y PRINCE WILLIAM.
By virtue Of a decree Of the County Court Of
Prince William. rendered st the February
term, 1868, in suit in chancory therein pend
ing in the na.nc Of John Underwood vs.. Henry
Baker, and Others the undersigned, Comml5,
sioner, under said decree, will offer for sale, at
public auction, before the front door Of the Cour:
House of said county. on MONDAY: the 2ni
day of March, 1868, Court day. TRACT or
LAND in said county, containing, about on Il
HUNDRED ACRES, lying on the OccoQua4!
road, adjoining the lands OF Lembrokc kcid
and Others and about 81 miles from the town
of Occoquan. a portion Of the tract IS newly
cleared land, and the remainder we'll taken N
fine timber.
TEKMS-Cnc-four Of the purchase money
in cash, and the residue q credit OF one ana
two years, the purchaser to give Dond anu Sc
curity for the deferred instaImcntS, carrying
interest from the day Of sale and the title TO be
retained until the whole Of the purchase money
is paid. Cn cah o =; 9lNCGG o,1l1sr
PUBLIC SALE.-By virtue OF 8 decree Of
the Circuit Court Of Prince William CO,
pronounced on the 18Th day Of May. and on
the 18th day Of October, 1867, in q suit in chan
Gerry therein pendng in whieh Ihom gas O2e IS
the undersigned, Commissioner: will sell at
hubble suction, to the highest bidder, on BIOL
Day, the I'd day Of March. 1868, that being
Court day. before the front door Of the Court
f fIouse o. Of said county, LOT OF FIFTY-SIN
ACRES OF LAND, or whereabouts, situated
in the county of Prince William, on the waters
of Quantico Greek: adjoining the lands of San
dy Dowell, Thomas Chapman and others on
the following
TERAIS-Ten per cent cash, and the residue
on a credit of one and two years, with interest
from the day of SALE the purchaser to give bond
and security for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained SIS further security therefor
4. NICOL, Commr'
Pr VIM co. ian 3O-cots
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

- N0iAoD ~ 1lIA- ~
Tie steamer EMPRESS, Capt. A.C. N1CKLE,
Of the Potomac Transportation Line, will leave
Baltimore on tuesday,, February 25th.
Freight received until 4 p NJ, for Alexandria
and Landings on the Potomac river Return
ing, will leave Alexandria on SATU RDAG,
February 20, at 7 q. m. For further informa-
ton apply to j. RRODERS & Co, Agts.
feb M-1w No. II, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
ROVER & BAKERS
FIRST PREMIUM
Ella STIC slit CH
FAMILY WING MACHINE Els,
10. 495, BROADWAY,
NEW YORK.
POINTS OF EXCELLENCE
l.. Z - u !,

POINTS or lxcE 1;!:%:;
Beauty and tjAS!Iclty OF HtItcq.
Perfection AMI simplicity Of MAch!Hcry.
Using both threads directly rom the SpoolS.
No fastening oi seams Dy mana ana no ""'Ve
Of thread.
" Idle range Of application without change OF
The scam rctnins its beauty and frnnGss af-
ter washing and ironing.
Sewing Machnes. these Machines execute the
most beautiful and permanent Embroidery "nd
zc1:$" The Highest Premiums ut all the lIiF5
and exhibitions OF the United States ana hu-
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feb "a
0UGAR, SYRUPS AND COFFEE.

hhds ?. r. and E. /. Sugars.
IS bbls Imperial Golden and Sugar House
Svrups.
10 bags Rio Coffee, received in store and fo1
sale by A. J. FLEMING,
feb "a No. 8, King st
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u RI G. Il l. A Y I N G.

RICK l. A Y N G.
The COOPERATIVE UNION Of UNION
No. l, of VIRGINIA. at Alexandria, are pre-,
pared to make contracts for, and execute all
kinds of Brickwcrk, in workmanlike manner
and at reasonable rates. Apply to
E. STANTON, President.
JAS. JAVINS, Vice President.
WIN BURGESS.
GEORGE PHILLIPS, or
"a 246m GEORGE RICHARDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25
DOR BALTIMORE.

r..K-A The STEAMER COLUMBIA,
HCCapt. JAMES HARPER, having re-
eelved a new boiler. and been thoroughly reht-
LED, has resumed her regular trips, leaving Bal
tmore every SATURDAY, at 40 clock, p. m.
LOT Washington, Alexandria, and Georgetown,
stopping at all her former landings.
Returning, will leave Alexandria every
/ WEDNESDAY MORNING, at O'clock.
GS~All way freight must be prepaid
EeeFor freight and passage apply to
-le0 % B. WHEAT. Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

TOMMlSSIONERS SALE OF LAND.-In
" pursuance Of q decree Of the CIRCUIT Court
of Fairfax county, rendered ut lis NoTcinbcr
torn, 1867. in the case Of Milton Elliott and
others vs. Mmria p. Elliott and others, the uI:-
dersigned, Commissioners, therein named will
on MONDAY, the 10th day OF March,, 1868,
County Court day, at Fairfax Court House,
offer for sale, by public auction, 10 the highest
bidder, certain TRACT OF LAND. II the
said county Of tairlaI, containing 1908 acres,
more or less, and Of which Rein Elliott died
seized The said farm lies near the road lead
ing from Anandalc to the gravel road, and con
tguous to the latter; i adjoin;, Chestnut Hi!!,
late tho property Of Murray Mason, and the
land formerly owned BY Richard Throc kmor-
ton, dec 4 ,-distant from Washington ab Ut 8
miles, and shout six miles from A!1Xandria IT
has on it Il y " ELLlNG and other houses, Al 4
is really verY valuable property.
TER3IS-TeH per cent orthe purchase money
TO be paid down on the day Of sale the residue
in three equal instalmcnts, nj six, twelve ana
eighteen months, with interest from tic day OF
sale; the deferred payments 70 be secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser, with sufficient per
sonal security; the title to be retained until Ill
the purchase money is paid; the cash payment
to be forfeited and the land liable to &c rcsoid
at tho risk Of The purchaser should he fail to
complete his purchase UPON the sale being con
frmed by the Court. GEORGE TUCkhh,
w. L. ED WARDS.
F,irCsy 90 feb Scots Comm g,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-25

FOR SALE AND RENT.

FOR SALE OR RENT-A BRICK
Ea HOUSE, including Confectionery Store,
with Fixtures and Bake Oven. No. 266, King
street. feb 24-3tS