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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

A N EXCELLENT DWELLING HOUSE
|. n AND VACANT LOTS FOR SALE, BY
AUCTION. ,,r,rnc
I will offer for sale, by auction, on THURS
DAY, the 25th instant, at II O'Clock a. m, at
II /. The late SWELLING Of Miss Sally Crit
fifth, situated en- the north side Of King street,
so feet west Of Patrick street, fronting "A feet,
and 100 feet in depth, to 8 ten feet alley: Ihls
is one Of the most desirable dwellings, IN the
city; has every convenience, including good
stable, is well built, and in good order, fos-
session st an earl ~ date.
& G. FIVE LOTS on tn Q east side Of st. Asaph
street and south side Of Oronoco at and near
the intersection. The corner lot is IS feet In
on St. Asaph, and 50 feet on Oronoco; three
other lots on St. Asaph have the same front and
donth. with the use of an alley, 3 feet s inches
vide leading into Oronoco. The other lot
fronts on Oron oco 20 it., is and 96 it. in: deep.
3. -FOUR LOTS on the west side of Column
bus street, in the square next north OF the Court
Honsa--each 20 by 1913 feet 5 inches.
q A LOT at the northwest corner OF Alfred
and Princess streets, about $50 feet on Alfred,
and ll3 feet inches on Princess, to III teet
,a1Iev. The lots will be offered singly.
TERMS-One-third cash, and the residue at
and IL months, with interest, secured to my
satisfaction, by deed Of trust or otherwise with
insurance or the dwelling the purchaser TO
nav the taxes of the current year, and the costs
of convoyances, including revenue stamps:
10 a-eots r. JOHNSTON.
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AUCTION SALES.
gsy Z, "a soarroft. -Auctioneer

A0y &c 2as = SVA 1890 ~
fBHRUSTEES SALE OF TRIADELPHIA
4 .s'9 ~ MILLS AND FARM.
Under authority of deed Of trust to he, CO.
ted 18th of November, 1864, duly recorded in
Fairfax county, in Liber E. No. q, page 228,
and upon the request Of the party secured
tn hereby, will offer for sale, by auction, 10 the
highest bidder, in front Of the Mayors office,
in the city Of Alexandria, on WEDNESDAY,
the 1st lay of July, 1865 at II o'clock a. NJ.
the FIGURING MILL, with about 66 acres
sof,excellent land attached, situated on the Lit
tie River Turnpike and Holiness Run, about 4
miles from Alexendria, with the fine water
power and every other right and privilege con-
5nected with said mill and land. Upon the tract
is aneat and commodious BRICK D w Ell 81
LING, with number Of buildings attach AElI
ed to the mill and the dwelling. The mill and
other houses are allin good. condition. This IS
the same property which was for many years
owned andaeccupied by Jas. -Cloud.
TERMS-Cash for enough to pay off q former
deed of trust, given to,secure said Cloud on the
18th Of August, 1868 Amounting, with interest
to day ofsale, to S2,7lQ50,} with oil expenses Of
sale and this trust, and also for one-fourth Of
the amount of the SALE to be applied towards
the deed Of 18th Nov ember, 1864; the residue
in three equal instalments, upon the bonds OF
the purchaser, OF one, two and three years from
the day of sale, bearing interest, payable halt
yearly; the deferred payments to be secured,
with the interest," by retention of title or by deed
Of trust, as may berequired by the party secured.
All expenses of deeds. including revenue
stamps, to be paid by the purchaser
my 29-eotd 4. JOHNSTON, Trustee.
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The Markets.

LONDON, June 3.-Consols 9Gg for money
u. S, sos 72la72s.
LIVERPOOL, June 3.-Cotton-Sales Of Is, 600
bales; uplands 1l5 Orleans III. Lard dull
Breadstufs quiet.
NEW YORK, June 3.-Stocls active. Money
per cent. Exchange 109. Gold l405. Old
bonds 124 now 49,. Va Gs 58@. Flour 5al0c
lower, with more doing, Wheat is irregular
and unsettled Corn 1a2c better. Pork dull !;
new mess $780, Lard dull at 17!alS!c in bbls.
Cotton is a shade frmer at 91c for middling up
lands. Freights dull.
BALTIMORE, June 3.-Virginia 6's Of January
and July, inscribed sol bid; SOL asked; ex-
coupons SO bid; 60 asked. North Carolina S's,
ex-coupon, 69a bid 10 asked. South Carolina
6's 66A bid Flour dull and prices entirely
nominal, and not quotable. Wheat dull and
nominally unchanged. Corn dull; white 1l5
yellow l1S. Oats dull and unchanged. Rye
dull at 200 Provisions more active but IN
changed in prices,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

Special Dispatches 10 tlne Gazette.
Louisiana Election.


New ORLEANS, June 3.-The anxiousy
looked for order OF Gen. Buchanan, on the
election, was promulgated to day. Ltannounces
the State, Parish and Judicial officers, but
makes no mention of the municipal elections.
The order states that the civil government
hereby provided for is provisional in character
until after the 18th article shall have become a
part of the Constitution Of the United States.
q. The officers elected will enter upon their du-
ties on the first Monday In November, in ac-
cordance with the new constitution, but va
eancy occurring in an Office in the meantime
will be filled preferably by the person who has
been elected to it. .ICof@
Any officer elected who is found to be dis
qualified to hold Office at the date named is to
hold over until the disability is removed, Or a
new election held. ~
Cases of contested elections are to be decided
by the proper civil tribunals in accordance with
the existing State Constitution and laws.
The following is the paragraph relative to
the assembling of the legislature
The General Assembly will not convene I'M
til the commanding general shall have been Of
fcially notified of the acceptance by Congress
of the new State Constitution Immediately
after the receipt OF this information day will
be appointed for the meeting of the General
Assembly to take action upor the amendment
to the Constitution of the United States known
as article fourteenth, and to define by law the
powers and duties pertaining to Offices newly
created by this constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

ALEXANDRIA WATER CoMPANY.-One Of
the greatest Improvements effected IN this
place, for many years, was the, establishment
of the Water Company, for the supply OF the
city with good, wholesome water. 1t was,
feared, at one period, that Cameron Run would
not furnish an adequate supply but time and
experience have demonstrated that not only is
there an abundance to be obtained from that
source, but that there will be enough for twice
the present population Of Alexandria. All the
works of the company are in excellent conai
ton, and under excellent management-the
Reservoir, the Steam Pump at the Run, &c.
Mir. GeorgeH Smoot, the President of the
Company, is interchangeable in his exertions,
and, indeed, all the officers and employees, de-
serve credit for their fidelity and attention.
The city owes much to the efforts Of Benjamin
Hallowell, our former fellow citizen, for carry
ing out to successful completion what many
considered, at the time, hazardous, if not
chimerical, scheme. But the water works
triump hed over all difficulties, and are. now
valuable addition to the comfort and health OF
the community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03
New Railroad

NEBRASKA CRY, juno 3.-The ground was
broken to-day for the building Of railroad by
the Midland Pacific company to connect with
the Union Pacific railroad, one hundred and
fifty miles due west ofthis city, to pass through
Lincoln, the capital of this State A large con-
course of people were present and much en-
thusiasim prevailed
The road is to be built in two years and will
reduce the distance between New York and
San Francisco one hundred and forty eight
,,,;Ioo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

PIc-NIc PARTY.--The young ladies of the
Alexandria Female Seminary, accom- panied by
the Principal MIR. K. Kemrer, bis accomp-
hshed Assistants, aud quite.a number Of their
parents and friends, made their annual visit to
"'Carn's Springs yesterday, A pleasant
ride OF half an hour brought them to this
beautiful and now deservedly popular summer
resort. MISSIONER landed than they spread them
selves over the grounds in search OF anuse-
.ment--some to- the Spring" to partake OF
its waters, than which not even the Gods ever
drank purer, cooler or more delicious some
to the banks of the :babbling brook which
flows fast by this Pierian Spring "-tumbling
and rumbling here and there over the rocks,
forming miniature waterfalls, and seeming to
call up to the mind pictures of those on q
grander scale--some "over the hills and far
away" some to the Swings, new feature by
the way, added since their last visit here
Thus the running hours went by "merriy,
cheeriy," and the time for dinner arrives, when
all gather in the large DINING Saloon" and
Immediately fall to work upon the sandwiches,
cakes, pies, &C., spread in profusion around
them. Having satisfied the wants of their 10
ner person, they again betake themselves to
the woods, or the Springs, the brook, Or the
"Swings," siugy or IN parties, each for her
self, for this day at least as free as the air,
seeking how best to spend the time. At $50
O. clock the evening train for Leesburg comes
rushing up to the platform, creating no little
sensation, as it brings considerable accession
to the numbers. After this excitement sub
sides the cvent of the day takes place-the Cor.
onation of the May Queen-in which innocent
pastime all who took part did credit to them
selves and the occasion. After the Coronation,
proclamation is made in the name of her Ma
iesty, the beautiful "Queen Catherine, " an
nouncing that Her Majesty has been graci-
ously pleased to cause banquet to be sprea
for her loving subjects to which all are invit-
ed" The Royal party lead the way and the
whole company with one accord follow suit.
After the feastal repair to the train and are soon
speeding away on their return to Alexandria,
which point is reached, after short, but re-
freshng ride, about y o'clock. Thus was
spent a most pleasant day the clouds, though
threatening, seemed unwilling to spoil the sport,
and by way Of encouragement, the sun shone
out brilliantly from time to time. All the
young folks returned much gratihed with the
days enjoyment, and heartily tender to all who
contributed thereto, their sincere thanks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03
AUCTION SALES.

OALB Of Valuable LAND IN FAIR
= FAX Coon MONDAY, June 10Th, 1868,
Court Gay, will sell, to the highest bidder, at
OF LAND, lying and binding on the Little
River Turnpike road for nearly half q mile
about one mile above Gooding's Tavern. The
tract is heavily timbered, well Watered, and
most Of the land of excellent quality. The title
perfect. ......f ~. .:1..... . Pc
TERMS-One-third cash, and the residue in
the land. Persons desiring to purchase can OBJ
tain an! information by calling on Mr.. John
w. Graham, near Fairfax G. a., who will show
the premises or on NJ. Dulany Ball, Attorney
st Law, at the Court House.
.-., .. ..... ... PETER COOLING.
Fai-rsY cOIntv nv 20-no+c
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Fairfax county, my "a
by j. II. P9rrOtG, AucGioneer.
LAND FOR SALE.

Under authority of 8 deed of trust, dated 18th
March, 1866, duly recorded in Fairfax county,
will offer for sale, By auction, Of Y o'clock m,
on WEDNESDAY, the 10th day Of June next
at the Mayors Office, in the city Of Alexandria,
the TRACT OF LAND, in said county Of Fair
fax, lying on Turkey Cock Run, between the
Little River Turnpike, the Orange s. Alexan-
dria Railroad and the Manassas Gap Extension,
containing 3S5 ACRES, now in the possession
Of g. RelneCker-distant from Alexandria about
five miles and about one mile from Clouds
Mill. The tract will be subdivided and sold in
four parcels viz: ....
No. l. containing 1C8 acres, rood8 and %
poles is mostly cleared and under cultivation,
and has upon it 8 small tenement outhouses
and laborer's house, with considerable wood
young fruit, &c, ... .....
No contains 103 acres, 1rood, Z poles, and
is heavily tmbered-paIt cleared.
No 3, contains So acres, 3 rOods, IS poles;
has o large quantity of timber wood aboa.
half cleared
No contains 81 acres FOODS, Is poles, and
has considerable timber.
Turkey Cock is fine stream, running through
Nos. and q. The whole tract jg well supplied
with springs. ....
TERMS-Cash for enough to pay $1848 and
it Of one and two years from the 18th Of March,
1868, with interest, payable half-yearly. The
payments to be Tatcably appOrtiOned among the
several purchasers; the deferred payments to be
secured by deed of trust to the satisfaction Of
the undersigned, and the property to be resold
for default in complying with these terms, at
the risk of the defaulting purchaser, upon ten
davis notice in the Alex&ndria Gazette
nv 8-eOtd Z. JOHNSTON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

: NEW BooKs.-The following new books
comprising most Of Mdme. Louisa Null
backs celebrated novels, have been added to the
Alexandria Library: The Merchant of Der
lin; Berlin and Sans Souci Henry the
Eighth and his Court; Frederick the Great
and his Court; Frederick the Great and his
Family; Louisa of Prussia and. her Times ;
Joseph the Second and his Court; Maria An
toinette and her Son; the Empress Josephine;
Napoleon and Queen Louisa; the Daughter OF
an Empress. @ 15...s- - an -:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

The SURROUNDING COUNTRY is looking, at
this time, very beautiful. In the neighbor.
hood of town, both in this and Fairfax counties,
the wheat and rye are looking 1well-wo may
say, never looked better-the pastures are IN
surpassed-and corn planting, though late, is
prosecuted industriously. The farmers are
slowly recovering from the ravages of the late
war, fences are being restored, barns repaired,
and some new houses built. The view from
any Of the neighboring heights, over the fields
stretching to the Potomac and Hunting Creek
is delightful ~ -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

SWEARING IN OF NIGnr WATCHMEN. At
twelve o clock to-day the night watchmen elect
ed by the present Council, having been sum-
moned to the Mayors Office, appeared there,
and, of the seventeen, Capt John L. Smith,
Superintendent, and Raleigh Henry, Basil
Waring, Lewis TIGER, Hiram Webster, Charles
Morris, Cornelius Phillips George Struder,
John G. Nightingale, Robert Wade, John S.
Cogswell, George W. Jones and Emanuel
Webb, subscribed to the following oath before
Mayor Berkley, who, in few appropriate re-
marks, after the administration of the oath,
charged them upon the faithful performance OF
their duties
I do solemly swear that have never volun-
tarily borne arms against the United States
since [ have been q citizen thereof that L
have voluntarily given no aid, countenance,
counsel, or encouragement to persons engage i
in armed hostility thereto; that have neither
sought nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise
the functions of any Office whatever, under any
authority, or pretended authority, 10 hostility
to the United States; that have not yielded
voluntary support to any pretended govern
mcnt authority, power, or constitution, within
the the United States, hostile or lnlmcal there
to. And [ do further swear that to the best
Of my knowledge and ability, I will support
aud defend the constitution OF the United
States against all enemies, foreign and domes-
tic; that will bear true faith and allegiance to
the same; that take this obligation freely,
without any mental reservation or purpose OF
evasion; and that I will we'll and faithfully dis
charge the duties of the office in which [ am
about to enter; 50 help me God.
John Veitch and Larken Patton, members Of
the watch, failed TO appear.
George Williams and Samuel Jefferson, also
elected members Of the watch, wero present,
but refused to take the oath.
Capt. Smith will appoint his own ready men,
without instructions from any higher au-
thority.
It is understood that the Watchmen we're
sworn in in accordance with instructions from
the Military Commandant of this District who
decided that the action Of the City Council IN
their election was fnal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

.SlcE CREAa.-A large freezer of the most
delicious ice cream, sufficient for our whole
iorce, editorial, local.. typographical, pressmen
and some for the devil-was sent us yesterday,
evening from the we'll known confectionery OF
M. Brengle, on King street. This establish,
ment has long been noted for the excellent
quality of its confectionery and ice cream, and
SINCE the removable the new store-one OF the
at:andsomest of the kind in the city-is reptua-
'on has in no wise suffered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03
3 LOCA;I1lNEWs.
WEDNESDAY EVENING ,JUNSEIa,.
q. CojneerIres,ssioual Convention.

!! = "a, Il; Compassionate ong enS1ons2
& We are authorized to state that the Com
+ osressionsl Conservative Convention, hof this
district, will meet at Liberty Hail. in this city,
at y o'clock NJ. on Friday next the. 9th inst
EXCHANGES OF REAL ESTATE The following
exchanges of real estate in Alexandria city and
county. have been made during the, month Of
NAV. 1868, as reported by Green & Wise, real
estate Agents: Lot west Of Fairfax st. % feet by
80: sl05 House and lot, east side Of Fairfax
at between Queen and Cameron; S6,400. Lot
On Cameron st.. IS feet 5 inches by 100 #.
deep; $3.50. House and lot north side Of
Cameron st. between Royal and Fairfax SITS.
% feet front by Ito feet deep; Sl,75o. Two
lots, lst south side of Montgomery st. 100 feet
front]by 90 feet deep; I'd, west side of St. Asaph
at. between Madison and Montgomery SITS. SO
feet front by lis feet deep; 81 900. Lot north
side of Commerce st. 1922. Two lots, LIST,
northwest side corner of Commerce and Payne
sts. End, north side of Commerce st. near West
st. $500. Lot south side of Prince st. 20 feet
BY go feet deep; 5000. Tract Of land north
side of the Poor House, 9 acres 1920. H.
terest in the road bed &C., of the Washington
& Alexandria Railroad; $1,000. Interest. in the
property &C., of the Washington & :Alexan-
dria Railroad; $4,000. Lot and improvements
southwest corner Of Prince and Washington
SIS. % feet inches by 10l feet 5 inches deep;
$500. Lot on north side of Prince st. west
of Washington st. 80 feet front by 100 feet
deep; $4,000. ............a5l sna&E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

NEW LIME KILN. Mr.. Emanuel Francis is
low having constructed on the South bank Of
the canal basin, just west Of the Spa Spring, a
kiln for re burning Of lime. The limestone
can be thrown from the boats in which it is to
be brought down the canal, directly into sthe
new kiln, and thus a great saving in transpor-
tation will be effected. The new kiln will be in
operation in the course Of three or four weeks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

ALEXANDRIA CANAL COMPANY. An ad-
journed meeting Of the stockholders of the Al
exaudria Canal Company will be held in the
Chamber Of the Board of Aldermen tomorrow,
Thursday morning, at IL o'clock. Messrs'
L. D. Harmon and George Markell have been
appointed by the Board Of Aldermen, and
Lewis Mckenzie and A. D. Harmon, by the
Common Council, proxies, to represent the
City's stock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

POLICE REPoRT-MAYoR's OFF!cE.-A
warrant was issued for the arrest of Michael
McSherry, for creating disturbance near the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Rail
road Depot. 70
MAGISTRATES OFFICE -Dallas Peyton,. for
disorderly conduct aud for an assault on Mrs.
Scmidt, was fined and held under security
to keep the peace for six months.
Henry Taylor, for an assault on Andrew
Schiller, was held in security to appear at the
next term of the Court for examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

TEMPERANCE MEETING. meeting to Or
ganize juvenile Temperance Society will be
held at Temperance Hall, corner of King and
Royal streets, this evening, at half-past five
o'clock Those having the affair in charge
hope that q large number of the boys and girls
this city will be present, and that the society
will start with long list of members. T.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

DISTURBANCE AT FISH TowN.-Anotner
disturbance occurred at a colored dance house
at Fishtown, late last night, but no arrests were
made. The attention OF the new watch" is
directed to the scene of these now frequent in
fractions OF the peace.
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T OUDOUN LAND AND VALUABLE
3 4 MILL SEAT FOR SAFE.

Pursuant to q decree of the Circuit Court OF
Loudoun county, rendered on the I'D day OF
October, $780, in the case of Israel Warner and
others, plaintiffs, against George Kephart and
others, defendants, and by consent Of the said
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 Loudoun, in front of the Court uou;e,
in Leesburg, at Y O clock M, to sell, at public
auction, to the highest bidder, the following
described Rel Estate, situated in said county
of Loudoun, in the State Of Virginia. to wiz;
THE TRACT OF b a. IA, AND MILL III 3 SEAT
which the Elizabeth Mills, now burned down,
formerly stood, and is exceedingly vauablG..-
1t lies on Goose Creek, nesr its mouth, within
u miles of hit lock on the Chesapeake and
OHIO Canal The water power is amply suh-
cient to drive four pair Of five feet burs; it has
a right of way to the river and flour can re
taken from the mill door to Georgetown and
Alexandria tor lie per barrel. There is = good
brick Millcr's House and other out-buildlngi,
and it is we'll adapted Tor all manufacturing
UurNOsCs.
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BY II. Parrot. AuctiOneer.

UOUSE AND Lot on KING STREET,
II FOR SALE.
Under authority of a deed of trust dated 10Th
December 1865 duly recorded in Alexandria
o ccoc WI" on WED ISS ESD the 'f day Of
July next. at the Mayors office, in the city Of
Alexandria, the three. story HOUSE and 99EEsHgA
LOT OF GROUND, No. 1856 King street, IsEaGa-
between Washington and st. Asaph streets, at
TEKMS-Cash in hand for enough to pay
the amount owing on account OF all notes Sc
cured by said deed, and interest, whether due
or not, with the expenses of sale and of this
trust; for the residue a credit Of six, twelve,
eighteen and twenty-four months, with interest
nv 254ts r. JOHNSTON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03

MASONIC. Then hall of Andrew Jackson
Lodge, Of this place, in, Mr.. Grimes's building,
90 Fairfax street, was dedicated with masonic
ceremonies last night. The Lodge room IS
handsomely fitted up 1t 2:5 zz-I, i:s-
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Arrival Of Gen. Hooker.

New York. June 3.-The steamer Laurent
has arrived here from Havrc She brings as
passengers Gen. joe Hooker and wife, and
Professor Morse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-06-03
~ .EE Esmrr0Gt, Aucti0necr.

ryRUSTEE'S SALE.--By virtue Of q Deed Of
/ Trust from UIsm ", Barker, to the under
signed bearing date on she 18th day of Noyem-
Der, 1861 viii offer for sale at Public Auction,
on MONDAY, the 9Th dry Of June next, at II
o'clock a. IN, in front Of the Mayors Office: in
the city Of Alexundria, the TRACT OF LAND
conveyed to me, by the said Deed, situate! in
the County Of Fairfax, containing Big AGRAS +;
formerly the estate Of the late Presley Barker
and now owned and occupied, by the said UI&m
W. Barker.
TERMS.-So much of the purchase money
as will be necessary, to pay the dcot secured SG6 oy
said Deed, amounting to the sum OF 2"Oo, WI, Win
and iF tbo costs Of Of o z ting the Trust win
in three equal payments at T. Il ana 10 o mt
cured CUT by Decd Of Trust or retention OF ItLo' as
All convcyanccs, including stamps at the
cost of the purchaser =. rr,vroD.
my2 % 2awts trustee