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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

A GOOD MARKET. AS another Of the many
evidences the Gazette has published, aud is
continually publishing, showing the advantages
OF Alexandria as a market, it is mentioned
mat last week a gentleman from Culpeper
county, having heavy purchases to make in
emma ware and furniture, after looking at the
STOCKS IN this city, went on to Baltimore and
uled the market there. On his return he
stopped here and bought what he wanted, and
saved twenty per cent BY doing so. He could
nave made like saving had he purchased
other articles here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

EXCHANGES OF REAL ESTATE. The follow
ing is list of exchanges of city and county
property, made during the month Of October
and reported by Messrs. Green 4 Wise, reel
estate auctioneers:
A tract of land in Alexandria county, con
tanning 80 acres, for $3.50.
House and lot on west side Of Washington
street. between Gibbon and Franklin, for 5000,
Lot on east side of Alfred street, ll5 feet
north of King, for Sc 500.
Lot on west side of Washington street, 100
fl. in. south of Duke street, for 81, 800
Lot south of Queen, between Pitt and st.
Asaph streets, Ii feet front, 100 feet deep, for
50, 800
Tract Of land in Alexandria county, contain
ing 90 acres, for 81 1000.
House and lot south side Of Wolfe street,
and west Of Washington street, "a #. 10 In.
front, l64 #. in. deep, for 81, l65.
Lot and buildings on south side OF Wolfe,
and west of Fairfax streets, 50 it. front, 90 IT.
81 in. deep, for$S50.
Lot on southwest corner Of Royal and Sec
ond streets, 50 it. front, 95 It. deep, for $500.
Tract of land in Alexandria county, contain
ing SO acres, roods, and S03 perches, Tor So
1913 rs.
Lot on west side OF Peyton street, % it.
front, and 100 #. deep, and lot adjoining on
west, same width, for $3.50.
Lot on west side of Columbus street, near
southwest corner of Gibbon street, Is 1T. front,
1lS it. deep, for $500.
Lot on south side of Prince, and east Of Al
fred Streets 20 fl. 10 in. front, so fl. Deep for
$500.
House and lot on Fairfax, near Cameron
street, for $4,000.
Lot on south side of King street, between
Fairfax and Water, for $1,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

FRIENDSHIP STEAM FIRE ENGINE. The
steam fire engine, sold on Saturday last, by w.
B. Richards jr., as trustee, for debts due by
the Friendship Fire Company, and bought by
Hoy, Kennedy & Co., of New York, will be
put at once in complete order at the coach fac
tory of Mr.. John Summers, where it will be al
lowed 10 remain for one month, and at any time
during that period it can be purchased for the
amount Of the claim held by its present own
ers against the Friendship Compapy-about
$500. lis to be hoped that the engine will
not be Withdrawn from the Fire Department
Of the city, but that some measures will be
adopted by which it can be retained here. A
similar engine can not now be purchased for
les; than 1900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs. The Grand Lodge
was organized at Richmond last week by Grand
Recording Scribe, Clarence Barton, of Wash
iugton, d. G. The following gentlemen were
elected and installed grand officers, viz: 3. =.
Tompkins, Venerable Patriarch; h. .. Z.
Hartman, Grand Chancellor; j. 2. O,Danlel,
of Alexandria, Grand Vice Chancellor; w.
q. Binford, Grand Recording Scribe; Walter
W. Gosden, Grand Banker; Samuel McElroy,
of Alexandria, Grand Guide; Thomas R. Gary,
Grand Steward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

RossLYN, on Arlington Heights, lately pur
chased by the Aqueduct Bridge Company, and
the Lesses of the Alexandria Canal, is being
surveyed by order of Messrs. DUNCAN & Quig-
ley, who recently purchased it for $4,000 in
gold, and propose to divide it into town lots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
a M0rrihIe Acci0ent.

BALTIMORE, Nov 3.--Jas Fl. Stevens was
run over and killed yesterday, by locomo-
tive at the depot of the Northern Central
Railroad 10 this city. His head and legs were
severed from his body. He was ore of the Oldest
engineers on the road, but was lately acting
as Waterman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

The WEATHER &c.-This has been most
delightful day The weather has cleared off
beautifully. There was very heavy frost last
night, and some thin ice, in approximations,
was seen this morning. Owing to the heavy
blow on Sunday night, the tide was unusually
low Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

DIREcToR's MEETING. The Board Of Direc'
tors OF the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas
Railroad Company, will meet in this city to-
morrow. Among other business to be disposed
off, will be the designation Of day on which
the annual meeting of the stockholders shall
he held
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
Anticapatcd Dissurbanee.

SAN Francisco, Nov. AT the request Of
Gov Haieht, Gen. Halleck has ordered the
troops at the different military stations to re-
main under arms from a. N. until midnight
of the Sd, to assist in queling any riotous pro-
caedines which may take place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
GEORGE w. BRENT.
CHAS. w. WATTLES.
AYLETT NICOL.
Princo WiIliam CO.. oc 100
DRINCH WILLIAM LAND.
Commissioner:

L
BY virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court of
Pri1ce William county, entered on the 18th
da l5'l of May 1858 in suit in clanccry therein
pc ding, in which Corse Brothers ere plaintiff,
are defendants the undersigned, Commissioner,
will sell, before the front door Of the Court
House Of said county, on MONDAY, Dec 231lc
suction. To the highest bidder, TRACT OF
LAND, containing about FIFTEEN HUN
DRED AND NINETY-EIGHTA ACRES, upon
TERMS, to wit Ten per cent of tho pqr-
chaso.money cash, and the residue on credit
of one and t%o years. with Interest h from Gay %
hond With nersonai security; and as further
security therefor the title 20 be retained until
'n9 b GsV I p"J Of land is situated miles south
cost Of Brownsville; contains comfortable -
DWELLING, is vel wstered, and with "a
the execution OF fifty acres in cultivation, IS IN
v5ood and timber. \ NICOL, Comm'r.
prince VII Inn co. oc 3l-eOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

VEGETABLE PHENOMENoN. AT the grocery
sore OF Dir. Charles w. Rowland, corenr of
'aiiax and Wilkes streets, can be seen a
pumpkin which is regarded as an anomaly 1t
was raised in the garden of Mr.. VIM. Chauucey,
VINO hVes in the neighborhOod. 1t weighs
'tA'y'nVe pounds has base precisely like that
Strawberry, aud the ridges, which are eie-
'a'eo to q remarkable degree, and arc very
'sguIar, are black-the intervening spaces being
Yellow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

HEAVY WEIGHTS. "A captain OF vessel
trading to this port, weighed on the scales in
grocery house on the wharf this morning
and turned the balance at two hundred and
twenty-five pounds. He said that he was the
ightest of ten brothers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION. An association
'alea the Spalding Dramatic Association was
t'sSOlzed IN this city on Thursday night last,
= Tue election ofthe following named officer 3,
"uose term of Office will expire on the LIST Of
I W. January: President, George S. Sw 18th.
W ,ee President, William Baker; Secretar y. G.
q a. " llliams; Treasurer, NJ. G. Mitche d and
~''ge Manager, John Veitch,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

ROBBERY On Saturday morning last the
grocery store of Mr.. Henry Callau, on the
south side of King street, near the corner OF
Henry, was entered through the rear, while
the proprietor was temporarily absent, and
robbed of two silver watches, one coat several
pairs of shoes, and about fifteen dollars in cur
rency. The identity Of the thieves has not
been determined, but two coored boys are sus-
pecte6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

CATTLE. Thirteen car loads of cattle pass
ed through this city via. the Orange, Alexan-
dria and Manassas and Alexandria and Wash
ington railroad this morning, on their way to
Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

LAND SALE.--A tract of land in Orange
county, eleven miles southeast of the Court
House, containing 400 acres, was sold yester-
day, through the agency Of Messrs. Green 4
Wise, real estate agents of this city, to John
Hetfed, of Rockstream, Yates county, N. Y,
for 1900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

FIsHTowN.-Some disturbance was created
at FshtowD last nigh, 10 the houses there, oc-
cupied by the colored people, but no arrests
were made, nor were any severe injuries re-
ceived
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
NV Green q Wise.

(Real Estate Auctioneers)
SALE OF EALO q,
u BILE REAL ESTATE AND WAI ,,,I
POWER IN ALEXANDRIA, COUNT l,
VA BY virtue OF DEGREES Of the Circuit Couft
of Alexandria county, Va, rendered IN me SUIT
of swami against Dempsey and others, the u9-
dersigned, as Commissioners therein named
will proceed on-SATU RDAY, the tenth day OF
Oct Der, 1868, at II O'Clock m In 'front.' OF the
Mavor's Office in the city Of Alexandria,to sell
nj rubIi, auction, Il TRACE OF IA u, s.tua-
ted in the said county OF ale xandrla, on the
waters OF Four Mile Run, about three miles
from Alexandria, on which DR.. K B AleAal-
der resided and of which he died seized, con
tanning 247 acres roods and 10 poles.
Also, q TRACT adjoining the above WIN
water power, formerly used IN connection win
q Factory containing Il acres
TERMS One-fltn If the purchase money III
cash. and the res due in three equal payments,
Vt tx. twelve and eighteen months from the
dsv OF sale: the deferred payments 10 Dear n
t4res. and to BIZ secured by the bon OF the
purchaser. and the title TO be retained until Jul
payment is made. .,,1,,c,r c,yrq,,,
GEO. VIM BRENT
cav, 9-ootd Comm rs Of Sale
P6STPON above sale has been
nostnoned until SATURDAY, the 7th day Of
Eovember, when it will occur st the same hour
end nIace oct l0-eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
AuCTEON SALES.
RYLKE Pnrrnff AnctfOneer.

hSJ AZ Id. = hfKOta4 hHCAAOASSA'
THRUST SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
Z LOTS.
Under au holity of deed Of trust 10 Us, duly
recorded II Alexandria county. in LibeF +, Nos
page 489 We viii offer for SALE by auction, to the
highest bidder, on SATURDAY, the 2lst day
OF November next, at Y O'clock a. m. at the
MAYORS office, in the city of Alexandria
/. ALOT OF GROUND in said city situated
on the east side Of Union street, 581 feet south
Of Princess street and bounded on The south by
the Wheat Mill property. The lot fronts on
Union street 584 feet and extends into the 70
t0mac river with that width
2 A LOT OF GROUND in said city. situated
at the southeast corner Of Princess and Water
streets, extending south on Water st. III feet 8
inches, more or less, to Conway's Lire, aud east
on Princess st. 1873 feet to an alley, "a feet wide.
This lot will be sold in eight convenient sub
divisions.
TERMS-One.third cash; the residue in two
equal payments at six and twelve months, with
Interest, to be secured by lien on the property.
w. c. YEATON.
4. JOHNSTON.
40 81 aots Trustees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

REsURdAM.-The Seymour and Blair flag
that was blown away from the pole on the Sun
Engine House last Saturday night, was recov-
cred, and this morning, surmouuted by the
stars and stripes, was again thrown to the
breeze.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
LOCAL TEN $.
EEwS TO-NIGH HIT

THE NEWS . y " M
This Office will be Kept open tonight, and
!. news of the election to-day be given to
-. ,ublc as fast as received. Arrangements
-. beeu made to receive the latest and most
,sTable returns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

COUNTY CoURT. The following is the con.
cusion Of yesterday proceedings:
Accounts of the jailor and 7. j. Edelin,,
constable, were allowed.
John Foster was exempt from payment Of
county levy aud capitation tax, on account of
old age and in6rmities.
Vim. Helmuth VS.. VIM. Richardson ct al
motion Forthcoming bond-iudg ment against
defendant for $l0l.60.
Com. SIS. Pierre Arnaud-On charge of rape
upon Emma Fundutair-jury rendered YER
diet of guilty Ofassault and battery, and assessed
The fine at $50. Io this case for the prosecu-
ton, the Commonwealth Attorney and d, l..
Smoot for the defence, @. f. Stuart.
Court then adjourned till Court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
A VERY DESIRABLE LITTLE FARM

A VERY DESIRABLE LITTLE FARM
n NEAR VIENNA STATION, ON THE
A, L. & II. r. r., FOR SALE.-By virtue of
a deed of trust, executed by Ashbel Hosford to
the undersigned. dated December 18th 1854, |
will sell, at public auction, at Fairfax Court
House. on the 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER
next, that being Court day, very DESlRA.
BILE LITTLE FARM, containing ffty-four
and three-qusrter acres of land, within, one mile
Of Vienna Station on the a., d. q d. T. H. -
This land is of excellent quality, and is well
located for fruit and market farm.
TERMS-One-lourth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash the residue in three equal
instalments at six. twelve and eighteen months
with interest from the day of sale.
ORLANDO w. HUNT,
Fo;rCev On ne 1o-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
Stafford county, oct 12-2awts
NEOUNT VERNON COTTON FACTORY,
lRR EOR SALE

|
lVR FOR SALE.
Under authority Of deed of trust from a BIZ
jah Thomas and wife to me. dated 23d Of Janu-
airy, 1856. and duly recorded, will offer TOR
sale by auction to the highest bidder 3 on "a T.
II O'Clock m, in front Of the premises, that
LOT OF GK0UND, with the BUILDINGS d ICIi
and improvements thereon, in the city of Alex
andria, situated on the east side of Washington
street. and south side Of Pend diet na street. Rec " a.
Q. Yeaton's ground, ard on the south by the
ground Of Mrs L TuFneF on T hhd stands Hd
tnCetber with ali the engines, boilers, fixtures,
machinery, apparatus and personal property
thereon, or contained in said buildings.
TERMS-One-fourth Of the purchase money
in hand on the day of sale, and the residue in
6, II, 10 and q months equal instslmeents, from
that day, bearing interest, payable half-yearIy,
and secured by deed of trust upon the property
to my satisfaction, and the building; and con
tents, to be insured and kept insured for such
amount, as | may direct at the expense of the
purchaser, and the policies transferred to me, as
additional security. K. JOHNSION,
oct 2-eo,d Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

AS Executor of the late Thomas Towson, l
shall offer. at public sale at Stafford G. H., on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of November,
1868 being Court day, that very VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND known as the " NJ L L
FARM" containing FIVE HUNDRED AND
THITY- EIGHT ACRES. It lies Immediately
on the navigable waters of the Aqua Greek, and
has upon it several thousand cords OF oak and
pine wood-enough, it is believed, to pay for
the land There are about SO acres of meadow,
and tho arabic land fertile. 1t has upon it a
So w and GRIST MILL built Of stone which
is at present out of repair. 1t lies within two
miles of the Court House. in q good neighbor-
hood. and convenient to postottices and
churches 1t affords rare opportunity for ia
vorable investment. Terms accommodating,
and will be known on the day of sale.
JOHN II. SUBTLE,
Exr of Thomas Towson, dec d.
Stafford CO., oct Poets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF KING ST.
~ PROPERTY.-In execution Of decree OF
tho Circuit Court of the county Of Alexandria,
rendered on tho nth of Auguat 1868 in the
suit in chancery of Bsggett and wife ys. John
ston ct al, the undersigned Commissioners.
will offer for sale, by auction at the premises,
on WEDN ESDAY, the 2eth day of November.
1868, nj ~ o'clock m. two. story BRICK 81
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND, in the III
city of Alexandria situated on the south side
of King street, 43 feet inches east of Fayette
street. II feet inches front on King street, and
100 feet deep, to g 10 feet alley. The improve
ments are a very convenient and substantial
DWELLING and SHOP, with back buildings.
TEKMS-Ten per cent Of the purchase mon
ey to be paid down at the time. Of sale, and on
the ratification of the sale sufficient in EDITION,
to make one-fourth of the whole purchase
money and the residue in three equal install
ments at six. twelve and eighteen months, with
interest; the deferred payments to be secured
b the notes of the purchaser, satisfactorily en-
dorsed, and deed of trust upon the, property;
As further security, the buildings to be insured
and the policy transferred to us. Stamps and
deeds at purchasers cost. +. gOHNSION.
D. L. SMOOT.
oc 24-eots Comm rs. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
Y BILE Landry virtue of q decree OF the
Circuit Court of Stafford county, made at Sep
TENDER term, 1868, in the case of Williams vs.:
Carter, the undersigned, Commissioner, will
offer, at public sale at Stafford Court House
on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of November,
1863, that being Count day, p V A L q a Il e
TRACT OF LAND, lying in said county, con
tanning about TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
ACRES. The soil is very productiyei lies
within ore mile of n&vigGble waters Of AQUA
Creek, and has upon it quantity of oak and
Pine wood, readily convertible into money.
TERMS-One-third cash. and the residue in
equal inataments of one and two years, bearing
interest; the purchaser to give his bond, with
good personal security, and the title retained
Until the purchase money is fully paid.
JOHN e. SUBTLE, Commr.
Stafford county. oct 12-2aWts
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SALE.

Bv virtue of @ deed of trust executed to me by
7 w Hick.r.ou and vile Oh the 3Uth Of May,
1874 ond al record in the Clerks office of the
Conrto Court OF Prince William county, and
Nv +Lc nu-nosos therein declared, l shall, on
MONDAY. the 4th day OF January, 1889 that
heinz Court day, NJ tne front door Of the Court
-touse Of P.ince William county. SELL At puD-
lie auction tor cash, TRAC OF LAND, OF
which aid llckerson died possessed containing
.HNT HUNDRED AND EIGHTY OUk
ACRES. and situated tEo miles from Green
witch and i0ur from Gainesville and BrlstOe
Stations This land las on it comfortable -
DWELLING and 'ut-aoUses, and IS con IL
sldered very desirable land. Selling as Trustee
[ shall only convey such title as i vest=d j"
me as such, which is beieye - be uagdestloA'
able. bPPA II IN ION, 1I"s'o-'
Prince William CO., oc 3i-eots ---
0RLNCh WILLIAM LAND.
The undersigned will sell, at public action.
10 tho high. St bidder before tEo front door OF
tho Couro House of Prince William county. on
MONDAY. the 1th day OF December, lo.5,
no. beino Court day TRACT OF LAND,
1n@t GgtI5 ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN
Nv hGRES. living in the SAID county OF Prince
tsi,Ijsm on the south side Of Occoquan kun,
80 Birndsford about five miles from Manas-
TERMS to wit :-One.third cash, and the
raeidue in six and twelve months, with interest
rom date the deferred payments to be secured
nv bond, with security, and deed Of trust on the
nrennises. The above tract is covered with
TrooA ard timber: is Of good soil and is we'll
v,storad JOHN LANGYuER.
MARY LANGYHER.
ADDISON ROLLINS.
Prince William CO.. oc 3 cot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
nor SALE.
By WILLIAM Il. BECK s. CO.,
Real Agents, Office 81 King ct.


A two-story BRICK HOUSE, pressed brick
front, rooms and kitchen, with water and gas
alley in the rear on King St, for 5000
A twos story BRICK HOUSE, on ST. Asaph
street, in thorough order II rooms, water and
gas, fine locality and large lot Price $4C00.
a two story BRICK HOUSE, on Fairfax ST.,
good neighborhood, 8 rooms, alley in rear,
pressed brick front with gas and water, for
$32O0
t~o nd bdn II boa VII wat n S Yard
alley in rear, all in order, for $500
Four neat BRICK HOUSES, two-story, four
rooms and basement in each, well located for
5000 each.
two SMALL FRAME HOUSES. now renting
for 50 per month, for $3.50
We have several hundred more brick and
frame houses, wharf properties, vacant lots,
farmr, and tracts of timber land for sale very
eheep. Send for our descrip i've circular
nov Off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
MARINE kEST.
Port OF Alexandria, New 3.

k'SFB OF AIeK&HSarkA, Nov s.
ARRIVED.
Steamer John Gibson, Winters, New York,
to Hooe, Wedderburn & Co.
Steamer Rebecca Clyde, Chichester, New
York to III. Eldridge & Go.
Steamer Geo. FL. Stout, Ford, Phii&delphia,
to NJ. Eldridge s. Co
Schr, Grace Webster, Randall, Providence,
to master.
SAILED.
Steamer Valley City, Morgan, New York, by
NJ Eldridge s. Co.
Steamer HI Livingston, Lawler, Baltimore,
by Hooe Wedder0urn S Go.
Schr. Hamburg, Sprage, Providence coal by
American Coal Co.
Schr. A. p Cramer. Cramer, Jersey City, coal
by American Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr, Elma NJ. Wright. Freeman, hence at
Boston 3lst ult.
Schr. Emma Bacon, Chase, for this pore,
cleared at Boston 3lst ultimo.
Steamer New York, Jones, hence, at Phiia-
delphia 31st ultimo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-11-03
ORINCA WILLIAM LAND.

ONE TON OF "kEoURGAM' WHITE
Y LEAD just received and for sale by
oc l6 E. $. LEADBEATER 81 CO.
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DEFINE BUCKWREAT. oo;.a
tod Az Toct 26j j. G. MILBURN.