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The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-06-19

IRISH AGRICULTURE AND EM1GRA-
TIoN.-The agricultural statistics of
Ireland for the year 1867 have been
published, and exhibit melancholy
condition of affairs. They show q
decrease OF 54,2S7 acres in the land
under cultivation. The most marked
diminution is noticeable under the
head OF potatoes, $4,000 acres; oats,
39. 600; wheat, 3S,000 On the other
haud, there is an increase in hay of
$4,000 acres. On the estimated pro-
duce, per statute acre, there is a
most glaring decrease of 2.5 tons in
the yield Of flax, and IL tons in the
yield of cabbages. A decrease in the
total produce is shown in wheat,
632, 900 bushels; barley. 10, 400 bush
els; rye, 1920 bushels; mangold
wurtzel, II, 500 tons; cabbages, 1885,
900 tons; and fax, $500 tons. An
increase is shown of 100000 bush
els in oats, and 100000 bushels in
barley, $4,000 tons in potatoes, and
1913, 900 in turnips; hay, 191, 900 tons.
The number of emigrants who left
Irish ports in 1867 was 81, 700, being q
decrease of 19,500 compared with
1866. The number of males who
emigrated in 1867 was As, 300, being
14,800 less than in 1866; the female
amounted to $500, being decrease
of 4,700.
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FOR SALE.

at Palmetto Iron Works, Columbia, s. C.
25-HORSE POWER ENGINE, with
i Tubular Boiler and Saw Mill, complete.
Will be sold separately, if desired.
10 and 8-Horse Power ENGINE, suit
able for plantation use.
Keeps on hand Gin Scgmcnts, all sizes;
Plates and Balls for Cotton Screws; Sugar
Mills, with or 'ithout frames; all sizes.
Also, manui: cturing Mendenhall's Pa
tent Hand or Power Loom. One can be
seen in operation Mt the Works.
Iron and Brass Castings mado to order;
Mill Gearing, Pulleys, Hangers and Shaft
ing. Jobbing promptly attended to, and
all work warranted.
May 20 limo GEO. A. SHELLS.
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ARTIFICIAL TEETH.

<,sv,- DRS. REYNOLDS &
6yls REYNOLDS are pre-
IQYp pared to furnish ARTI-
FICIAL TEETH on o larger scale
than heretofore, and at rates much
below the usual charges.
Their recent improvement, lately
patented, constitutes the highest
order of art in this speciality, and is
fully warranted. Dentures con-
structed by this process possess many
advantages over gold plate work, and
can be supplied at about half the cost
of the latter.
An examination of specimens,
especially by those having experience
in such matters, is respectfully invit-
ed. Ordinary VULCANITE RUB
Der SETS $25. The same, strength
ened by gold bands, S35. Terms
cash. .r April 80 !
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs,
Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
THE undersigned. Lessees of this
4 old and we'll known WATERING
PLACE, announce that, encouraged
by the liberal patronage received last
season, they have largely added to
their accommodations, in comfort
and in appearance, and are prepared
to entertain 1900 guests.
The BATHING ACCOMMODA-
TIONS are ip fine order. HOT and
WARM SULPHUR BATHS, so emf
nently efficacious in many cases, are
Mt tho command of visitors at all
hours. In addition to other amusc-
ments, they have provide I new and
elegant BOWLING ALLEY and
BILLIARD ROOM, conveniently
located. Prof. Rosenberger's cele-
brated FULL BRASS BAND has
been engaged for the season. A
aood LIVERY STABLE will be kept
son the premises.
The completion of the Virginia
Central Railroad, to Covington,
leaves only twenty miles staging,
through beautiful mountain coun-
try, over well graded turnpike.
TRRMs-$3 per day, and $50 per
month. Children under ten years of
age, and colored servants half price.
White servants according to accom-
modations. PEYTON & co.
Mayo t15
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JUST RECEIVED.

A I tho Ladies' Industrial Association,
~ Cheap CORSETS, of good shape; Cor
set Fronts, Tidey and Spool Cotton, Work
ing Materials Of great variety, and New
Patterns for ladies' and childrcn's under
clothing. Orders are solicited from ladies
made to have them promptly filed.
April 3
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DR.. D. L. BOOZER,

HAVING obtained from the different
Ill patentees of the profession, Office
TISTRY, is prepared to do all kinds of
DENTAL WORK with ncatness, durability
and despatch, at the very Lowest rates.
Perfect satisfaction guaranteed. Office oa
Main street, Columbia, s. c., three doors
North of Agnew's. Vulcanized Rubber
Plates inserted Mt S25 Nay21y
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EATING HOUSE AT ALsToN,

DASSENGERS on the Greenville and
i Columbia Railroad, can get BREAK
FAST and DINNER at Alston-ample time
being allowed.
Dec 81 MARY A. ELKIN H. son.
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A RARE CHANCE.
A YOUNG LAWYER will find
IA RICE'S and CONNER'S LAW
DIGESTS, and the STATUTES AT
LARGE; also, RICE on BANK
RUPTCY, JAMES on BANKRUPT
CY, at
DUFFIE & CHAPAIAN'S
Bookstore, Davis Building.
April %
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,IEWELRY.
BILLIARDS.

BILLIARDS.
TN compliance with the request of
- many lovers of the game, my
SALOON has been RE-OPENED.
A BAR is connected with the
Saloon, Mt which Seeger' .UNADUL-
TERATED LAGER BEER can
always be obtained; also, WINES,
BRANDIES, etc. G. DlERCKS.
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To RENT

THE HOUSE and LOT on Richland
Il street, occupied at present by Capt.
r. D. Sem. Inquire at Office of the
Southern Express Company. March 1s
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-06-19

Scrofula, or Kings EVIL, is cured by
using Heinitsh's Queens Delight.
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FURNITURE.

FURNITUKE.
Ssy HAVING just received, "a
an addition to my former ",
''4s-zsAAss stock of the above, TIT
offer, at low prices. n variety of
BEDSTEADS, B BUREAUS, SIDE
BOARDS, CHAIRS, TABLES, PA
TENT IRON BEDSTEADS, PA
TENT COTS, PATENT SPRING
BEDS, SAFES, and other articles
too numerous to mention. FURNI-
TURE and MATTRESSES MADE
TO ORDER. Particular attention
given to REPAIRING, PACKING
and JOBBING.
JEROME FAGAN,
Washington street,
April % Opposite Masonic Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05
MORE BOOKS THIS a. NJ. AT
lTH FRENCH'S
Gepot Of Books and Stationery,
Nh OK Kipr cfront


Margaret's Engagement, novel. soc;
One of tho Family, by the author Of Carl
yon's year .25c.
Brownlows, by Mrs, Olphant, author Of
agnes Laird, Of Morrow" "Msdonna Mary"
etc. 33c.
Another lot Of Count Mirabeau, in cloth and
paper covers, OF the Muhlbach series:
Another lot Of the celebrated Muhlbach Nov
els, bound and in paper covers; complete sets
received this q. II,
Another lot OF Agnes Strickland's Queens Of
England, this q. n. 81.
Another cargo to-day Of Appleton's and Pc.
tsrson's cheap Dickens and Waverley Novels.
Applcton's Railway. Guide for March. Sec.
Baltimore Eclectic for March
London Quartcrlies North British. West.
minister and Edinburgh Reviews for January,
1863, for sale at the counter.
Belgravia Cornhill Magazine, St. Paurs,
London Society and Temple Bar, and all other
leading English Magazines and Reviews al
ways on hand and for sale.
All the American Magazines and Fashion
Books for iLarch for sale.
Another lot too day Of fine French y ote Pa
per-bcautiful styles.
mara ~ G. &. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

NJ f CHURCH SOUTH. Rev. Messrs. Mum
sew, Mills and Hummer, members of the Bal
timore conference NJ. E. Church South, which
BODY Is now in session in Baltimore, have lett
this city to attend its sittings. The congrega.
ton to whom Mr.. Muusey has preached for the
past fifteen months earnestly desire his return
here and it is hoped that Bishop Doggct!,
who is presiding over the conference, will con-
suit what we are sure are the wishes OF this
community, and return Mr. Muusoy to the APP
pointment he has filed with 50 much pleasure
to bis hearers.
It is reported that Dr., j.. D. Huston viii
fill the pulpit of the NJ. E. Church South Ia
this city, ncyt sabbath. oa
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Auction SALES.
- i eLIC S A L E .

! ....--- .. .. ...-
The undersigned, as substituted Trustee, un-
der authority Of deeds Of TRUST to l. Il: Ringer,
one dated October Is, 1860, recorded IN Llber
y, No. 3, page 437. and one October "a, 1851.
recorded in Liber ., No. 3, page, AT, %. of the
Land Records of Alexandria county, viii pro-
c2cd to sell, at public auction, in front OF the
Mayors Office, ut II O clock q. M, on TUES
DAY, the 9lst day Of March, 1868, tho follow.
ing property, to wit:
/. I hethree.story BRICK BUILDING, S=s1
covered with tin, No. 76, King st. 'front.' .Hssa
ing on King street, thirty feet ten and quarter
inches and extending southwardly one hundred
feet to q twenty feet alley, with the right of way
over said alley, subject TO ground rent of one
hundred and seventeen dollars and eighty-three
cents. or thereabout, and 70 prior lien of four
thousand dollars This location is inferior to
no other in the city as place of business. Tho
storc.room occupies the whole front Of the lot,
and extends to within about six feet of its south
ern extremity. II is fitted up, tor an extensive
dry goods business, and has always been occu-
pied for that purpose.
2 The two-story BRICK DWELLING SsssSa
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND, No. 70 BE-.
Prince street, fronting on Prince street twenty
feet, and running back northwardly one nun
dred feet. subject to prior lien in favor or the
Mechanical Building Association, for seven
hundred and nincty-eigh ut dollars and forty-tOur
cents with interest from July |, 1860.
The TERMS OF SALE will be as follows -
As to No l. one third of the purchase money
in cash, and the remainder in equal instalments
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 y to No. cash.
AMI. JAMESON, Trustee.
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THE R1vER.-The river is still covered with

The RIVER. The river is still covered With
ice OF various thicknesses, from one inch to a
foot. The Aqua creek steamers are only
making day trips-the night trips having been
discontinued for the present. The tug boats,
Katie Wise and Potomac went down this
morning for the purpose Of towing up some ten
or fifteen oyster boats that are said to be ice
bound, short distances above and below the
White House. The Washington ferry boats BOAT
are, as yet, unable to resume their regular trips
P.S. The tug boats that went down this
morning, returned about 2! clock this even,
ing, having in tow twelve schooners, all loaded
with oysters. Two stopped here and ten were
toSed on up to Washington: The tugs %. BAD
but little difficulty in making their way through
the ice, which is breaking up and drifting with
the tide
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

RoBBED.-A gentleman from Fairfax coun-
ty, was robbed, last night, Of $50, at house
On West street, and this moroing, Frances
Miller and Fannie Walker we're arrested and
taken before the Mayor aad Justice Moore; by
whom, the former vas committed to jail as an
accomplish, to appear at the April term CT the
court and the latter held in the sum OF 800
to appear as witness The money is believed
to be hid and the premises are to be thoroughly
searched to-day.
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:AUJT7ON SALES.
SALE.

Court Of FsirfaH y county, Va, in the case OF
Jordan and others vs.. Shimuel Goodwin, the nn-
derslgned, as Commissioners, will s i, ct pub
lie auction, in front Of the Mayors office IN tae
city of Alexandria, Va. at Y o'clock m, on
SATU RDAY, the 4th day of April, 1858, tho
TRACT OF LAND in said county, near the
Theological Seminary, on which the late 5.
Goodwin resided, containing TWENTY NINE
4 CRES more or less. .- 81.
TERMS-Onc tenth Of the purchase-money
in cash, and the residue in three equal install
ments, at six, twelve and eighteen months, re-
spe2tively, from the day Of sale, with interest
S. FERGUSON BEACH.
.- .a.- LAW. B. TAYLOR
II. s F. L. SMITH.
GEO. ~ BRENT.
mar 2-eOts s... Commissioners
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Fairfax CO., feb 13-2awts
GOM MISSION ERS' SALE

By virtue Of a decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, Va, rendered at the November
term, 1867, of said court, in the suit of Dennis
Johnston, Admir-. of John r. Johnston, vs.. Jo-
slab Willard and others, the undersigned. Com
missioners of Sale, appointed by said decree,
will offer for sale, ct public auction, on SAT
URDAY, the 18th day Of March, 1868 at Y
M, in front of the Mayors Office in the city OF
Alexandria, Va,
1st All that undivided moety Of TRACT
OF LAND, in the said county of Fairfax,
known as WEST GROVE" and containing
$500 acres, which was conveyed by John K.
Johnston and wife to Samuel r. Johnston.
I'd. Should the said undivided moiety not
sell for enough to satisfy the amount required
by the complainant in said suit and specified
in said Decree the undersigned will then offer
for sale the other undivided moie.y belonging to
Geo. Johnston.
TERMS Oue-tenth Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal instalments at 6, II and Is months from
the day of sale, with interest; the purchaser to
give bonds for the deferred payments, with
good personal security, and the title to the
property to DO retained as security for these
payments 5. FERGUSON BEACd.
ALBERT STUART.
Commissioners of Sale
Fairfax county, feb 10-eots -.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

NaE To supply several orders for copies OF
the Gazette Of the Eth ult., containing no.
tice of the death OF the late MIR: Philip Il.
Feudal, which We arc unable to fill, having no
more copies Of the papers of that date, We re
print the article in to-day's Gazette, and Will
send it to those gentlemen who have written to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS At meeting
Of Jefferson Circle, No. 2, Brotherhood OF the
Union, held last night, the following officers
were installed BY Supreme Delegate L. Il.
Waraer: R. T. Lucas, c. W; C. T. kidWeII,
C. j.; VIM. Wheatley, c. f.. Jos. Garrett,
C. ". M. Fl. Nash, G. T.; 7. Mason, G. G.;
Thos. Corwin, H. S. K; JAS Gale, Il. f.; A.
Bingham, Fl. R.; j. Vanness, ". d.; }. Gill,
". N. B. Z. Goods was elected Auditor for
the ensuing term, and j. Wood appointed
Herald by G. W. After the installation an
address was delivered by G. W., R. 7. Lucas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

IMPORTANT. 1t will be seen by All adver-
tisement of the Sheriff that all those who have
not paid their State taxes, must do so prior to
the oath instant, or the consequences will be 4
distraint, &c. Better walk mp to the Captain
Office and settle at vlce, aad save trouble
Times are hard, but taxes have to BE paid, and
the sooner the better
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

EXCEPTIONS. Upon the rendition OF the
verdict in the Aqueduct case, yesterday, IN the
Washington Criminal Court. The plaintiffs OK
cepted, and the Court signed, sealed, and ct1-
rolled the bill of exceptions. ''Iimc was that
when the brains were out, the man would die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

GERMAN Co. OPERATIVE BUILDING Assoc1A-
TIoN.--The meeting of this association, held
last night, was we'll attended, and more than
one-haif of all the shares were taken. Much
interest was manifested, and great confidence
expressed in the entire success of the enter
prise. An election for officers was held, which
resulted as follows President, Robt. Portner;
Vice President, j. W. Nails; Secretary, j.
Schneider; Treasurer, A. Roseuthal; Directors,
r. ". Falls, L. Appich, B. F. Price, III. Ger
mann, E. Francis, j. N. Esler, [. Eichbcrg,
S. Dcalham L, Stein. The directory hold a
meeting tonight, at is King street, for the
purpose Of electing two trustees and al attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

! REV. ALFRED GRIFFITH. the name
of this venerable preacher was called IN the
Baltimore Annual Conference, yesterday,
Rev, A. N. Brown stated that he was very IN
firm, but his mind was calm and peaceful. On
the 18th inst. he will be SO years of age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

EyAMINATIoN. The cyamination CT James
T. Walsh to show cause why he should not be
removed from the Office of county constable,
turned over by the County Court to be heard
before three Magistrates, vas commenced yes
terday, but in the absence Of one OF the Mag
istrates, was continued until this eTenns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

ORDINATION. Bishop Johns yesterday ad-
mtted to the priesthood the Rev. William A.
Alrich, at the chapel of the Theological Semi
nary. Mr.. A. is minister in charge Of the
churches at Fairfax G. H. and Haymarket -
The ordination sermon was preached by Rev.
DR.. Packard. ..a.-.&s
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MAIL LINE FROM
NA ALEXANDRIA TO WINCHESTER
THROUGH IN one DAY.

s-ITfe5C2Sssa Coaches will leave A!exandria
-. every to ESDAI, TH UkoDAI
and SATURDAY (until further notice. at three
o'clock g. H., arriving at Wiu2heSter on thS e
same days at p M, reaching UpperYlI!e at Z
D. ~, in tns for dinner.
Leave Winchester on WEDNESDAYS:
FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS, At @ clocl; q. D.,
reaching Alexandria at 7 o'clock p. IN, s&m e
for Washington and the North.
This line connects with tho line from Pied
mont Station to Upperville, going and return
ing.
The proprietor gives his personal SUPERVISION
to the entire route, and will employ none but
the most careful drivers. By strict attention 10
the fort of ELL who may favor him, he hopes
to merit the patronage heretofore so literally
bestowed.
OFF1cEs-Alexandria, Mansion House; WIN
chester, Taylor's Hotel.
VIM. WHALHY,
ie 20-tf Proprietor
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The WEATHER The weather, today mod
Grated. The sun was bright, and i'll its rays
the thaw continued We hope we are no"
having the last of winter, and that IN a e"
DAYS ice and snow will be gone. ......
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AUCTION SALES.
By L. ID. Harrison. Auct'r--

I 1ROCEERY WARE, BOOTS AND SHOES:
" c., at Auction.
Will be sold, on SATU RDAY, March 7th,
ut 10 O'clock a. H., at No. H. north Royal ST..
balance of stock OF
uROCKERY, BOOTS AND SHOES,
HOSIERY AND NOTIONS generally,
10 close consignments. Also,
& CAkT a ND HARNESS, and q
FOUR-HORSE WAGON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

BROKE HER RUDDER.-As the steamship
John Gibson was cndeavoring to get through
the ice, from Georgetown, yesterday, her rud-
der was snapped short of, and she had to LAY
un'' for repairs.
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80, DESIRABLE PROPERTY
sN;1 .s'.-.. FOR SALE LOW

4 two-story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
and LOT OF GROUND, on the east sido Of
Water street, between King and Prince streets,
the residence of the late George Snyder. The
lot has front of AZ feet Il inches on Wator ST.,
and depth of II feet.
TWO ADJOINING HOUSES, Nos. As and
AZ, on Tho west side Of Water street. "a feet in.
north Of Duke street The lots front on Water
street lG4 feet each, and run back &C feet S in.
aug 2-cotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05

b. authority Of g deed ot trust, dated July 7.
1860, from the Piedmont and Valley Agricul-
ofthc Mayors Office, in the city of Alexandria,
On MONDAY, the 10Th day of March next, at
Il o'clock II, q LOT Of TWENTY ACRES Of
LAND, situated in the county of Alexandria,
near the city: on the west side Of the land now
owed by Frederick Lloyd, formerly Angus
owned by Richard Il. Lee On the east by The
land Of keIl, and on the north By the lands OF
VIM. Gregory and others.
TERMS-Qne-tourth cash the residue in &,
and y months in equsl instal1nents, with in
.crest from the day OF sale; the deferred pay
menta to be secured by the bonds Of the pur-
chaser and a deed OF trust upon the premises.
feb 2l-cots G. +. LEE, Trustee.
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Co1ToN.--The Aqua Greek steamer brought
up last night, thirty bales Of cotton, for the
Mount Vernon Factory, in this place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-05
nUBLlC SALE OF ..
VALUABLE
REAL Est A TIE,
IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA.

By virtue of dacree Of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, Va, rendered at tho June
term, 1867, in the suit Of Follin against Follln
and Others l shall proceed, at II o clock m on
MONDAY, the sixteenth day Of March, 1868,
that being the day for the session of the County
Court, to otter, at public sale, in front OF the
Court House Of said county, ..
A TRACT OF LAND,
containing about
$40 ACRES. ... .....
It is situated on the waters Of Wolf-trap run,
in said county, near the village Of "Vienna,"
on the A., j.. s. 81. +. r. and adjoining the
lands Of Major Williams and others The tract
has been divided, and will be offered in smaller
lots. represented by plat, which will be ex-
hbitod at the sale. This land is located in a
most desirable and improving neigh borhood, is
well watered, healthy, the soil good, and in o
fair state of cultivation. Its proximity by rail-
road to the markets Of Alexandria, Washing
ton and Georgetown, adds greatly to its value.
TERMS-One tenth Of tho purchase money
TO be paid in hand, and the residue in equal in
stalments, at six, twelve and eighteen months
from the day Of sale, with interest, secured by
the bonds of the purchasers, with good person
al security aud the title retained until the pur-
chase money is fully paid. Stamps and convey
ancing ut the cost Of the purchaser.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
mar 3-2awts Comm'r. of Sale