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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
News OF GENERAL Grant.

Special Dispatch to the New York Tribune.
WASHINGTON, December pa Senator OF
the o. S. called on General Grant to-day, and
asked favor, which the General declined to
grant, because it was impossible. The Senator
remarked that he was going away aud would
not return for some weeks The General re-
piled that he was sorry he was going, but if he
was in favor Of expanding any more money
or other railways, he hoped that he would 60
away and stay away. Several members of
Congress were present, and a brief discussion
ensued on the subject of Government subsidies
to railroads and other corporations. The Pres
ident elect spoke with emphasis against any
further aid>being given to the Pacific railroads.
He said, substantially, it was very apparent to
every man in the country that our finances
needed the closest attention, and that 1t Is
vitality important, if we intend to pay off the
natianal debt and tighten taxation, to prac-
tice the most rigid economy, and the place to
begin with is the bills that are pending in Con-
gres granting further subsidies to the Pacific
and other railroads. No matter what may be
said about the prospective benefit we are to
derive from these roads, 1T is too long to wait,
and we should make the best possible use OF
our present resources, without increasing the
burden Of our debt by mourning expensive risks
which are hazardous. The congressman who
were at the interview were astonished at the
frankness with which the General expressed
his views, while they one and all pledged him
their support. The General, at the same time,
gave his opinion that there should be an extra
session of the Forty-frst Congress. The exist
ence of the present Congress is for so short a
time that there will be just barely time to pass
the appropriation bills, and it is doubtful
whether the great question of our finances can
be properly cared Tor.
LoUDoUN COUNTY. the last term of the
Circuit Court for this county, an important
suit-removed from the Circuit Court Of Clarke,
was heard before Judge Thomas, and argued
by COUNSEL on both sides. The suit was brought
in the name of Bowers vs.. Mccormick, for the
possession of tract of land In Clarke county,
valued at $50, 600, the title to which had quiet
ly rested with its present owners for more than
fifty years. The case has just been disposed
Of by the Judge, in vacation, who decides in
favor Of the defendants, by the dismissal of the
complainant's bill, with costs.
''Spriegya!e," near Dranesville, containing
100 acres, and belonging to the estate OF the
late Robt. Drare was sold on Monday last by
Messrs. W. B. Downey and Thomas Moore,
Commissioners appointed by the Circuit Court
of Fairfax County, to James Sllcott, OF Lou
doun, for SIG per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

Some daring burglars on Thursday night
robbed the safe of j. Edward Bylandt, auction
commission merchant of New York, of
diamonds, money, ect., to,the amountsof Ten
thousand dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAA
4 COUNTY, November term, 1853,
Margaret Roberts, &c, vs.. Abner Roberts
The Court doth sdjudge, order and decree
that this cause be referred to Thomas Moore,
Commissioner, to inquire and report whether
there are any liens upon the estate Of the said
Elizabeth Roberts in the proceedings mention
ed or any debts due by her; also who are he5
heirs, and what their several interests. are and
whether there are any liens upon the interests
and that he do for these purposes, publish no
tice of bis action herein, in some paper in Alex
dria. twice week for four consecutive weeks,
sc. A copy, teste. -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND mANA55A3

ID 81 W u z .z.sz.z
ON AND AFTER TUESDAY, December
" 2G, 1868 one daily passenger train will run
between WASHINGTON and LYN CHBU hG,
connecting at GORDONSVILLE with tha Viz
ginis Central Railroad to RICH MOND and
COVINGTON; at LYN CHBU RG for W Est
and SOUTH WEST, and ut WASIIING4ON
for the NORTH and NORTH WEST.
Through tickets and baggage checked to all
Leave Washington daily at $40 3 M, aad
Alexandris ct 7;l5 an, arriving 81 Lynchburg
at 40 p. m.
Leave Lynchburg al 800 p. m, arrive at
Alexandria 81 5;55 p. n., and at Washington
A train for MANASSAS BRANCH will
leave Alexandria daily, excepting Sunday, at
900 a. a., arriving al Strasburg at 800 p. m :,
and at Harrsonburg at ECO p. Eastward,
leave Harrisonburg at 5:45 q. m, and arriving
at Alexandria at 2:37 p. M, connecting with
the train from Washington to Baltimore at
400 p. III.
The train leaving Baltimore at 200 a. M.
connects with the morning train to Harrison
burg and intermediate points
Passengers from Washington and Alexandria
to Winchester will find this a comfortable and
quick route, involving only IS miles staging, in
pleasant coaches, over the Valley Turnpike, ar
irving at Winchester at Geo p. m.
dec 2S General Ticket Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

Invitations are out for party to be given
by the children Of the Presidents household
on Tuesday evening next. at six o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

The liabilities of Turnbull Slode s Co. dry
goods dealers In New York who have failed,
are one 100000 dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
p'' W WI L. EDWARDS, Clerk p. t.
Ccmm'rs. Office, Decem Der 1st, 1868.

Comm'rs Office, December lst, 1868.
To the heirs of Elizabeth Roberts decd. and
all persons interested in the foregoing decree
You will take notice that, at my office, a:
Fairfax Court House, Va. on the 9Th day OF
report as ordered by the decree Of which the
above Is an Office copy:
THOMAS MOORE,
Com. in Ch'y. Circui: Court Fairfax county.
dec 5-2aw4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

The New York Sun, announces that the
Hon. Il. B. Washburne, of Illinois, will be
the Secretary OF the Interior under General
Grant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

= BARRELS OF PURE CIDER VINEGAR
y Just received and for sale by
GEO. L. SEATON,
dec Is l79 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

VIRGINIA, to wit In the County Court
Y of Fairfax county, December rules, 1868
Isaac Wilson,
John Hirst.
Mem The object of this suit is to attach
tract Of land in the county OF Fairfax, contain
ing Il acres. 3 roods and perches, adjoining
the land of George w. Gunnell and others, to
pay plaintiff the sum of $8Si.6G, with interest
on $50 from april 70, 1859, and on $13l Co. the
residue from January Is, 1861 also, Sl25, WIN
interest from February 26 85S,and S3.26 due by
judgments Of the County CourC of Fairfax CO..
ant is not 2 resident of this state, it is ordered
that he appear within one month after due pub
lication hereof and do what is necessary to pro-
tect his interest. A copy teste: -, ,,,,.
de l2-1aw4w 4. d. RICHARDSON. OL- =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

Commrs Office, Dec LIST, 1868
To the creditors Of George II. P&dgett dec d.:
Fairfax G, H., Va, on the It'll day of January,
1869 l shall proceed to take proof Of all claims
that may BIO presented against aaid estate, in
der to report the same,
Comm'r. in Chancery Circuit CT,
dec 3-1aw4w Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
IOMIn T. II ONuUUVIJ OIICUIs Os'I
dec 3-laW4w Fairfax county

MI P. KOBY,S Adminl5tFator vs. W; ?.
w Koby's heirs In chsncery, in the Cir
cut Court of Fairfax county, Nov term, 1868.
The Court doth adiudge. order and decree
that this cause be referred to one OF the Com
missioners Of this Court, whose duty it shall be
TO state and settle an account OF james Hunter
dec d., as Administrator Of VIVA. Z. Roby de
ceased and said Sarah A Hunter, ExecqtriE
of said James Hunter, is required to produce
before said Commissioner all books and papers
IN her possession touching said estate; that said
Commissioner do also state and settle the &C
count of Complainant as ADM. de boni S non,
of said estate; and tina: he do convene before
him by publication at least four weeks in some
newspaper published in the city Of AleXandriis,
ali the creditors of the said VIM p. Koby, said
advertisement to be equivalent 20 personal ser
vice, and take proof OF their respective claims,
whether any, and if any, which are existing
liens on the real estate OF said Wm; r koby;
that he also ascertain ard report of what real
estate the said VIM. ?, Robey died seized and
its annual and fee simple value. A copy, teste
w. L. EDWARDS, CPk. p. t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
IN THE CIRQUE COURT OF FAIRFAX

4 Y HE OIhOUII OOU III UT FAINF y y
! COUNTY, November term, 1868:
Lucretia Coxen vs.. George Il. Padgett.
The Court doth adjudge, order and decree
thai one Of the Commissioners of this Court con-
vene the creditors of the said intestate before
him; and that he ascertain the debts against
the said estate, with their several prorities and
that he report the same to the next term of this
Court in order to final decree; that he give
notice thereof by publication in the Alexandria
Gazette for four weeks prior to taking said &C
count, which shall be equivalent to personal
service. Leave is granted to Jane 4. Sweeny,
one Of the creditors Of said estate, to file her pc
tition setting forth her claim against said estate,
and that the said Commissioner is required to
loan out the funds in his hands, &c.
A copy, teste: w. l.. EDWARDS. elk. p t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

SOAPS-B bits, Stesrine, Dobbin's, Fowl
y ers and Colgate's assorted, for sale by
BROOKES 81 TAYLOR,
dec q LOG Prince street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

In pursuance Of the said order, ! will expose
the above interest for sale, at Fairfax Z. h. on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of January next Court
day, at u o'clock N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
f. s. LEADBEATER & CO.,
dec 14-2w

THOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
CHARLES W. GREEN'S,
e8 King street.
You will find, in addition to the articles emu
merated in another column,
For the Holidays.
Buckskin Gloves.
For the Holidays,
Embroidered Slippers.
For the Holidays,
Fine Handkerchief.
For the Holidays.
Lace Collars
For the Holidays,
XII Gloves
For the Holidays,
80" Spar Jewelry.
For the Holidays,
A Spring Horse.
Fer the Holidays,
Silk Umbrellas, &c, &c.
All or any of which will be sold cheap at
dec 22-1w 6s King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
ALEXANDRIA.

PRESIDENT JOHNSON, on Christmas Day,
issued Proclamation of GENERAL AMNESTY.
The day was appropriate. 1t was the anniver-
sary of the sublime announcement of 'Peace
on Earth, and Good viii to Men"
We need not say how much rejoiced we are
at this Proclamation. We believe it will be re-
ceiyed with satisfaction by the generous, the hui
name, the peace-loving people of the country
We do not look back, on such an occasion,
to the antecedents of the President
to what we think he might have done two
years ago. 1t is sufficient for US now, that,
like wise, sagacious stateSman-like true
patriot, he has signaized the close of his ad
ministration by this act, which will be recorded
in history, as the best and brightest of his life
and the most noble in his administration OF
public affairs.
Honor to him for his true courage, and tor
his manly attitude. He has proved himself
worthy to be hailed ss a PAcIFIoAToR-a title
more to be desired than that of a Warrior, or
Military Hero.
In after years, when the annals OF the
times are read, the people not only of this
country but of the enlightened and civilized
world, will pause, to pay tribute to the Presi-
dent of the United States, who, on Christmas
Day, in 1S6S-after four years of bloody strife,
and four succeeding years of civil discussions,
disturbed social and political relations, and OF
ten of oppression, by virtue of his authority
rn1ar tho Constitution of his country declared
an AMNESTY which brought joy, aud congrat-
uations, and hope. and relief to whole ma
tinn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
Ccmn,rs. Office, December lst, 1868.

70 the creditors OF Robert AIllson, dec q.
Notice is hereby given TO ell persons holding
CLAIMS against the estate of the late Robert AZ
lison, that, On the 9th day Of January, 1869, at
nv Office, at Fairfax Court House, Va, Shall
proceed to take proof of debts against said es-
tate. THO3 MOORE, Comm'r. in Chy.
dec 8-1aw4w Circuit ct. Fairfax co.
TN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX
L COUN1 Y, November term, 1868:
Edward K. Cooper VS.. Vim. i. Smithson.
The Court doth order that Commissioner
Moore in taking the account of the liens against
the real estate In the proceedings mentioned,
as ordered by the decree in this cause, made VI
June term 1868, do cause publication to be
made in some newspaper published in the city
Of Alexandria, Va, once 8 week for four sue.
cessiye weeks, for all creditors claiming to have
liens on the real estate in the proceedings men
toned. to present their claims and the evidence
of their liens on some day 10 De fixed by him
for that purpose; and that such publication
shall be in place of personal service.
The Court doth further order that one OF the
Commissioners of this Court DO inquire into the
transactions between the said Edward X. Coop
er aad VIM T. SUithson rs 10 whether there
was any fraud, Misrepresentation or usury in
the Transaction, and that he report any other
matter which no may deem pertinent or that
either party may require; 9nd i being sug.
gested to the Court that q controversy has been
as to whom the rent Of the premises IN the bill
and proceedings mentioned should be paid, the
Court doth order and decree that the said rent
be paid to the Re ceiYer Of this Court
A COPY, teste: w. l.. EDWARDS, CPk pit
Comn1'rs Office, December lst, 1858.
To VIM. Y. Smitbson, and al others interested
in the foregoing decree
Take Notice, That at nay office at Fairfax
Court House, Va, on the 9Th day of January,
1863. I shall proceed TO execute the said decree
and report pursuant thereto. .o.
Comm'r in Chancery Circuit Ct,
dec 3--law4w Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

VIRGINIA STATE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
We are grati6ed to learn that an effort is
being made to revive and reinvigorate the Vir-
GINA State Agricultural Society,
From circular recently issued by Thomas
j. Randolph and S. w. Ficklin, esqs., we
learn that meeting of the society is to be held
in Richmond, on the 18th of January next, for
the election OF President aud subordinate of
fcers and to make the necessary arrangements
to hold fair next Fall.
The members of the society are earnestly re-
uuested to attend in person, or send in their
proxies that quorum may be present, and it
is also hoped that large addition may be made
to the membership Of the society.
The Importance of this society to the Agri-
cultural interests Of the State cannot be exag-
gerated and at this time particularly its necesi-
ty is most evident and urgent.
1t is hoped that the merchants of Alexan-
dria, and particularly the members of the Corn
Exchange will lend the society helping hand IN
this hour of its greatest need, as their interests
as well as those OF the farmers of Virginia are
identical.
A subscription of $50 constitutes life mem
Der, and there are many who could convent
emily spare this moderate sum.
Subscriptions can be made at the Gazette
Office, which will be transmitted to the proper
officer of the society. and certificate of life
membership procured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

John K. Cat!s,
We. Upon tn attachment
Bodfsh, mills & Co.
The roof of the debt in this case being fled,
and the Attorney Of the defendants not contest:
Jag the same, it IS ordered that the Sheriff OF
this county shall expose for sale, ct public aqc-
ton, for cash to the highest bidder al tne Re IN
Mills s. Co. in the Alcxandria and FrcdGricks-
burg FaiIroad Company, at some Court day, a.
Fairfax Court House. after advertising the same
for four successive weeks in some paper pup
lished in Alexandra. 4 copy, teste:
Ed. RICHARDSON, Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

hereby notified that | have fixed upon the 7th
day Of January. 1859, st 10 O clock m, where
| will take the accounts therein directed. at my
Office ct Fairfax Court, where they are request
ed TO attend with their vouchers and other evil
denCe JAMES N. LOVE,
dec 4-1awlw Commr. in Ch'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
MARINE LEST.

Steamer e. O. Knigh-, Donty, New York, by
Hooe, Wedderburn 81 Co.
MEMORANDA
Steamer Columbia hence at Baltimore Oath
instant.
Steamship Rebecca Clyde, Chichester, for
this city, sailed from New York 23d instant.
Schr. Wild Pigeon, Phillips, hence at Provi-
denca I'D inS..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerk
office of the Circuit Court OF Alexandria
county, on the 18th day Of December, 1868 z.
S X. Peek, plaintiff, vs. Gaspar Tochm&n,
John Fox and Andrew Wylie, defts.: In ch y.
The object of this suit is to obtain. decree
declaring the deed OF trust executed by the de-
fendant, Gaspar Tochman, on the 4th day OF
June 1858 conveying a certain tract of land,
known as Summer Hill,' to secure the pay
ment of note for 5000, made by said Toch-
mai in favor of s. S. Williams, to have been
satisfied, and directing the defendant Andrew
Wylie, the Trustee in said deed, to execute
release in such form and to such parties as will
effectually remove the seeming incumbrsnce Of
said deed.
The defendant, Andrew Wylie not having en-
tered his appearance and given security accord
ing to theact of Assembly and the rules Of this
Court, and it appearing by affidavit that he is
not resident ofthis State, it is ordered that the
said defendant appear here within one month
after the publication of this order, and do what
is necessary 10 protect his interest in this suit;
and that copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in the city Of Alexandria, once week
for four successive weeks and posted at the front
door of the Court House ofthis county.
A copy teste: j. TACEY, CF k.
S. f. Beach, p O. dec l6-law4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

The full pardon and amnesty proclamation
issued by President johnson includes Messrs
Davis, Breckinridge, Mason, Slidell, and all
others who were directly or indirectly engaged
in the late war, on the Confederate side, but
while it restores them to all their rights, prigi-
eges and immunities under the constitution
and laws of the United States, does not restore
them to their status as citizens in full COM
munion." The fourteenth amendment to the
constitution, section three, debars from any
civil or military office under the United States
or any State, any man who after having taken
an oath as civil or military officer Of the
United States, or as civil officer of auy
State, to support the United States eonstitu-
ton, shall have participated in rebellion against
the same or given aid and comfort to the enc
my )" "but Congress may, by vote Of two
thirds of each house, remove such disability.
The President full and unconditional pardon,
therefore, only restores to their rights as private
citizens such as come within the scope Of this
amendment for they can only be restored to
the right to hold an Office of any sort, civil or
military, state or national, by two-thirds
vote OF each house of Congress. And section
FIVE OF said amendment says that Congress
shall have power to enforce its provisions BY
appropriate legislation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

I Il THE CIRCUIT CUU 1T OF fAIhfHA
/ COUNTY, November term, 1898:
SIN. Balls administrator vs. W. ~. Ball, Sc.
The Court doth adiudge order and decree,
that VIM. Il. Uulany the substituted Commis-
sioner Of Sale, be authorized TO make sale OF the
lands in the proceedings mentioned at private
sale, TO be reported to the Court, and that the
said Commissioner, Thomas Moore be directed
to ascertain by publication once week for four
weeks, in some paper published in Alexandria,
all tbs debts of the said w. w. Ball and report
to the Court all those not Included in his former
w 1. EDWARDS OK PRO TEN.
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". L. EDWARDS, CPk pro tenn.

To the creditors of ". w. Ball, decd:
You are hereby notified that at my ctiiee, at
Fairfax Court House, on theSth day Of January,
1869, shall proceed to make up and report the
debts due from the estate Of the late W. w,
Ball. All persons holding claims are notified to
present them properly authenticated
THOMAS MOORE,
Comm'r. in Chancery,
dec 7-law4w Circuit CT. Fairfax 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX

WALTER MILAN,
dec 93-1aw4w Sheriff Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26
w. A. TAYLOR. p. 0. dec IS
ALEXANDR CIRCUIT
y COURT, November 18th, 1858:
Mary L. Winners Admir-, plaintiff, Tn

Y
y COURT, November 18th, 1858:
Mary L. Winners Admir-, plaintiff, In
John Snyder's Admr ct ell, defendant:
1t appearing that the complainant has pro-
ceeded regularly TO mature his cause for hear
ing as to the ron resident defendants, by publ
cation against them and this cause now coming
as to the only resident defendant, James Il.
Steuart Sheriff, &c, Administrator of John
Snyder, upon whom process appears to have
been regularly served, and the exhibits filed
with said bill, upon consideration whereof, the
Court doth order, adjudge and decree, that
John West, one Of the Commissioners of the
Count, do ascertain and report Is follows:
LIST. Of what real estate the said John snyder
died seized, and where situated.
I'd. What disposition has been made Of the
said real estate since the death OF the said John
Snyder; what part Of the same remained vest,
ed in his heirs 1T the time of tho institution OF
this suit, and the names of the heirs IN whom
vested what portion Of said estate has been
sliened since tho institution OF this suit by
whom to whom, and upon what consideration
so aliened and by whom the sanls Is now held
and possessed.
1t is further ordered and decreed that the
said John West do convene all the cred TORS OF
the said John Snyder, and ascertain and report
the names of said creditors, the amount due
them, and how due; and for this purpose shail
give thirty days notice 10 said creditors, by ad-
vertisement in the Alexandria Gazette or some
other newspaper published in Alexandria
which notice so published shall be equivalent
to personal service.
And the said John West, Commissioner as
aforesaid, is hereby required to report his pro.
ceediDps under this decree to the next term OF
this Court, for further proceedings thereupoh
10 DO h@o' &C ~ ''pS' j. J. TAoEY, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-26

The parties to the above mentioned suit are
hereby notified that I have fixed upon MON
DAY, the 18th day of January, 1862 ct my
Office, No north Farf2x street, in the city OF
Alexandria, TO execute the foregoing decree.
dec 141aw4w JOHN " kSH, Comm T.