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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

LUsUs NATUR3:-Mr. John Thompson,
who lives ia the Third Ward, beyond the
Court House. is the owner of a white puddle
duck, which for some time past has been lavne
eggs Of a mahogany color. The eggs are nre
served, and have been seen by many who are
unable to understand why Mr.. Thompson 8
white duck should SO differ from all other
white ducks, az to layred instead of white eggs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

VIRGINIA EXPRESS COMPANY Virgil
MIA Express Company is now running daily
freights to all points on the Orange, Alexandria
and Manassas. and Alexandria, Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroads ,.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

ELECTION OF CoLoRED SCHOOL TRUSTEE.
William Syphax, colored, messenger to the
Secretary of the Interior, has been appointed
by the Secretary as one of the trustees of color
ed schools in Washington. The board now
stands: Alfred Jones and William Syphax,
both colored, and Albert G.. Hall, Collector of
taxes $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

INJURED young man named John Pad:
gett, employed in the spoke factory of Yer
plank & Co., had his right hand caught in the
machinery there on Monday evening last, and
was seriously hurt in consequence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

BANK CAvED INA bank near the mouth
of the Railroad tunnel, on Wilks street, fell 10
yesterday, fortunately, however, not until the
workmen, who were engaged in digging sand
from it, had made their escare
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

The WEATHER continues very warm. The
thermometer at this Office, in the shade, to-
day, stood at So. We hear there have been
showers recently in some portions of the neigh
ing country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

Depot AGENT. Capt. R. NJ. Sully, has
been appointed Depot Agent OF the Orange,
Alexandria and Manassas Railroad Company,
at Gordonsville, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of MIR. Freeman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

River TR1ps,-A correspondent writes that

RIVER TR1Ps.-A correspondent writes that
the steamers running from Baltimore to this
place, and the Potomac River boats, would.
be almost sure to make money, by offering as
an addition to their usual fare, fish, oysters,
crabs, and the uxuries of the River and Bay,
to passengers who would make the trip tor
Measure and enjoyment. Hundreds would go
down the river to it's mouth and back, or come
and 90 to Baltimore, in the steamboats,, if they
could procure, during the summer months,
river tare-as change from the meat and city
diet, to which they are accustomed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

THEFT OF A WATER PIPE.-The lead water
pipe of the Hydraulion Fire Company House
was cut off and carried away on Saturday night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

The AoUEDucr BRIDGE The suspension of
canal navigation. caused by the break near
Hancock, has afforded an opportunity to the
lessecs of the aqueduct bridge to draw the water
therefrom, for the purpose of placing number
of additional angle. blocks in the bridge, there
by further strengthening the structure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

RAILoAD RECEIPTS. There were received
over the O., A. & NJ. R. R. last week, among
other things, 5000 bushels Of grain, OF which
$500 were corn, Is tons of barytes, 23]l7 feet of
lumber, l6 sacks of wool, and SIS lirkins of but
ter. 300 tons of freight were sent out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

BULL K1LLED.-A bull belonging to man
named O'Connell, living near the canal basin,
was kicked to death by mule yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

MAD Doe.-A mad dog was shot and killed,
early this morning, on South Washington
street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

THE PENNINGTON LINE. -The steamer Ferry
left Baltimore to. day for this port, and will, as
soon as she arrives, be put on the line between
this city and Pennington. The Cynthis,o this
line it is reported, has broken some of her. ma
chinery, as she has not made trip for several
dovs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08
MT OTICE

n 0H1oh
The subscriber will be receiving during the
summer ard fall full supply Of HARD and
SOFT Goa l., also, WOOD, which ne calls tn
attention of consumers generally. He is pre-
dared to sci! at the lowest mark ct rates, hoping
to receive liberal share Of public p .tronage
r h 6 tMENI,
ie Is General Commission Merchant
DATENT ICE CREAM FREEZEkS.-We
[ have on hand at 49, King street.. PACk-
Frs COG WHEEL FHEkZBRS, do: COZ
TAGE FRFEZERS, Torry's Universal Free
z9rs, Plain Freezers and Tubs, to which we IN
lie ie 2St JOHN T. CREIGHTON & SON.
ORANGES AND LEMONS.
EOS BROOKES & TAYLOR. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08
STOVES, TIN9vARE. &c,
-0TlCE-TO- ALL-Wa0M- IT MlA.Y-CON-


-MIQTlC A-TO-ALLWaoM- IT MA.Y-CON-
~ GERM.
u propose, and will, when called on, sell to
those persons who, By the ravages of the late
war, t,ave lost all they possessed, and who find
it a bard matter to supply themselves with the
necessaries and comforts Of life anything in
my line of business at 10 per cent less than the
usual price Let all those w s?t, may avail
DISCHARGE my duty with fidelity.
ENOCH CHIMES, 43, KING st.
7 ALSO KEEP THE VERY BEST COOK
INC STOVES that are made. Also, the
celebrated EXCELSIOR REFRlGEKAtOkt,
abundance, wholesale and retail J. also have
fine lot of WATER COOLERS and ICE
CREAM FREEZERS, to which I invite the
attention Of my numerous friends. cordially
invite Ell persons coming to town to call on ne
and examine for-thomselvcs. I guarantee all I
sell and what I say
Roofing and Spouting, in town or country,
promptly attended to. ENOCH GRIMES,
my ID If %, King street.
NOTICE. If any lady or gentleman wishes
~ to purchase No. 1 REFREGERATOR,
let them get the EXCELSIOR They are en-
tircly free from all smell and just as good as
an house only not quite as pig. t;.so4;
| respectfully ask call from one and all.
my IA ENOCH GRIMES, 43 King st.
nT PRINCE STREET. rT
MANU il G = AND 4 B DEALER IN
PLAIN Fanny AND
JAPANNED TIN-WARE, SHEET IRON
WARE, STOVES, FURNACES,
RANGES, REFRIGERATORS AND
MEAT SAFES,
together with general assortment of no USE
KEEPING ARTICLES Also, Roofing Gut
tering and Spouting done in the city and coun-
try, by contract or measurement, at the lowest
market price and on the most reasonable terms
I would also recommend the OLD DOMlN-
ION REFRIG orator. of my own manufac-
ture, which is superior in style and convenience
to any other offered to the public.
Also, STONE JAR WATER COOLERS, all
of which 1 offer to the trade at great induce
ments. my 11-3m
NO. | CHALLENGE
RI FR I G f z A 7 0 R
MANUFACTURED BY
P U &c E L l. & Il OY
TIA KING STREET,
ap 30 ALEXANDRIA, VA.
FoE SALE
$4,000 ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION
STOCK
iy 8-eo1w BURKE, HERBERT 6 co.
CALT-250 sacks fine Salt; 200 sacks 9. A.
nv 25 GEO. WASHINGTON.
NT e W L A w n S.
We have just received q beautiful assortment
of
L A w Ms,
the cheapest, and as pretty as any goods we
have yet had. We are also offering great
bargains in
DRESS GOODS
Of all kinds.
Call and sec them before they are all picked
over WILMER L SLAIMAkER.
10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-08

New York Republican Convention,
SYRACUSE, July 8.-The Republican State
Convention met at noon, Henry Smith, tenn
parary chairman.
The roll of delegates was called and other pre-
Iiminary business done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
TELEGRAPFTEC NEWS.
TO THE GAZRT.
IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.

Unsuccessful attempt TO AssassllHfe
tfae EicerOy OF Egypt-F'rOlpl spain
The progress OF tfae Revolution sScs
ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT, Oct. 1.--While the
Viceroyof Egypt was visiting an illumination in
a narrow street in Cairo, last night an attempt
was made to assassinate him by dropping a steal
ball armed with sharp barbs on his head. The
Viceroy escaped uninjured. The perpetrator
is unknown.
MADRID, Oct. l-Atternoon.-The Marquis
Of Novalichez died from his wounds this morn
ing in this city -.
Gen. Calongc, while preparing to fly to
France, was arrested: and handed over to the
revolutionary junta, at Burgos.
The city Of Madrid is perfectly quiet.
Gems. Prim and Serrano have not yet arrived
here.
Don Sebastian, son of the late Infanta Pedro,
grand uncle of the Queen, advised the Queen
to inaugurate a civil var; but the Basque
provinces refused to supply men Or money for
that purpose, and have since given in their adj
hesion to the revolution. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

DRAMATIC READINGS. Mr.. j ohm A. Veitoh,
Teacher of Elocution at Johns Academy, will
rive readings from the Poets at st. Mary's
Hall, this evening at = o'clock. He will be
assisted by some Of the students, who have
been under his tuition for week or two, and,
as the object of the entertainment is simply to
Give specimen of Mr.. Veitch's qualifications
as teacher, there will be no charge for adj
mission. Our citizens generally are invited,
as from what we hear of Mr. Veitch S abilities
as an elocutionist, those who attend will be
most agreeably entertained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
Erolsl EDNilaaleIDIsia.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. "A sensation was
caused this morning by the arrest Of twenty
one Baltimore roughs at the depot, on charge
OF coming here with the purpose Of being illc-
gally assessed ard Of voting, They were
marched under guard of the police through
Chestnut street, which at the time was crowd
ed with citizens and strangers. They will be
heard this afternoon.
At this hour I'll a. n.y. the weather is clear
and pleasant, and thousands Of citizens line the
streets waiting for the procession Of the "boys
in blue, which has not yet moved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
FERTILIZERS.
n D 4 G U A n 0
~ EDON 4 G U ANO.
fix 7 CHEAPEST AND MOST SUCCESS
Full FERTILIZER on WHEAT
EVER INTRODUCED INTO
THIS COUNTRY.

The Rcdonda Guano has been used extensive
ly for two years upon every description oterGps
results or the various crops. and especially the
wheat crop Of the present season, has establish
ed its reputation beyond all Others and de-
mand unprecedented.
" "Redonda" is pure, natural Gueno, entire,
~ uniform in its character, sold to the farmers
IS it IS Imported, and requires no preparation
for the drill
The extremely low price at which it is sold
(the ordinary manufactured Phosphates costing
over one hundred per cent above the price Of
Redonda) is not the least important fact to the
farmer.
Pamphlets, containing te:timoniels from far
ners and planters in Maryland, Virginia. Del
aware and New York, from which we extract
briefly the adjoining on wheat, together with
reports and analysis Of the most eminent chem
ISIS in the country, with full directions for its
use can be obtained at our warehouse or from
our various agents.
RED0NDA GUANO ON The WHEAT
CROP OF 1868.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
local HE Nj g..
PIONEER Neutrality-suspicious. are in pro-

PIONEER MILLS. Negotiations are in pro-
Dress having for their end the sale Of the Pho
n y FIGURING Mills, of this city, to wealthy
miller of Ohio, and the hitch in the transfer,
il is said, hangs on the ground rent of the pro-
nortv on which the buildings are erected, and
which belongs to the corporation, The ground
rant amounts to $l72O, and the tax on the
buildings to sos per annum, and if q reduc-
ton of this sum can be effected, it is reported
the sale will be consummated at once, and the
necessary repairs to the mills be Immediately
commenced so as to have them ready for oper-
at;on before the next harvest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
TEGE MARK VS.

New YORK; Oct. 2d.-Stock market strong
Money active at per ct, Sterling Exchange
S.. Gold 3955. .. S. 5.20s 1862 coupon,
III; 10 sos, registered 3; do. coupon Al. N.
G. SKIES, new G5. Va. SKIES, ex-coupon So
Tennessee skies, eX coupon, new 69},
BALTIMORE, Oct. 2-Virginia Gs, old, in
scnbcd 45A bid do. 1867 47s bid, Is asked !;
do. coupon, old, So! bid, 53s asked North
Carolina IS, 64I bid, &c asked.
New YORK, Oct 2-Flour dull and 10al5c
lower. Wheat dull, with prices in favor OF
buyers. Corn heavy and lie lower.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 2.-Cotton very firm, with
prices advancing; middling uplands 26!. Flour
dull with prices nominal. Wheat dull; sales Of
prime to choice red at 2 25a2.2 6. Corn firm;
white l.2Oa1.23. Oats firm at 70a75. Rye
firm at l4Oal So Seeds unchanged Pro
visions firm, without change in prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
FERTILIZERS.
I i 0 K w II E A IT.
=
MAPES' NITROGENIZED SUPER-PHOS-
PLATE

III J. L ~ -
PHATE,
composed of only Bones and Bird Guano, dis
solved in sulphUric acid and iermented with
Fish Guano Containing II per cent. of Amonia),
all being reduced by fermentation and suiphurlc
acid to Fine Powder. Contains no lnsoluble
mineral Phosphates, but is all available to the
crop.
This soluble fertilizer shows by analysis the
presence of Is Der cent SOLUBLE PhoSpA0tcS, SO
per- cent Bone PH0SphuteS, and animal matter
yielding per cent. Of demonstrating jdc2tlcnI
IN composition, SoJuJiity, GnG 0rGHa0tt1tY TO-
crops with the best mixture that can be made OF
ore part Peruvian and three parts Flour Of Bone
treated with sulphuric acid. The saving to, the
farmer in the cost of A1apes' Super Phosphate
over that Of the mixture, is SIS per ton.
The Mapcs Super Phosphate Of Lime Com
Fany, being engaged in the manufacture Of fish
oil, arc enabled not Only to obtain large supplies
Of animal Ammoniacal material from the fish ct
low cost but also TO avail themselves Of the eco
nomical process Of fermentation, by the combi-
natOn OF the fresh animal matter with the Bones
and Bird GuanO, previously treated with acid
in reducing their fertilizer to soluble form, and
arc thereby able to furnish . quickly-actiHg
Soluble Ammonatcd Super Phosphate at no
higher rates than charged for ordinary Super
Phosphatcs containing 8 large amount OF lDsoIu-
bic mineral Gu&nO.
In every .instancereported, MapCs Super-Phos-
ph&tc has produced as carly, vigorous growth,
and more permanent effects, than Peruvian
Guano. Like Barn Yard Manure. when used
on seeded down land, produces after the grain
luxuriant crops of grass.
Send for descriptive pamphlet on culture Of
Wheat and its requirements, analysis Of Mspes'
Super-P Phosphate by Prof. Gillian, of Richmond,
S. Dana Hayes, Of Boston, and other prominent
chemists.
HOQE, WEDDERBURN s. CO.,
Agents, No. 2 Prince street.
sep 28-lm Alexandra, va,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

WINCHESTER & STRAsBURG R. R.-The
commissioners appointed to assess land damages
along the contemplated line Of this road, are
proceeding in their work. The Shenandoah
Herald says that from the point where the road
enters Shenandoah at Cedar Greek, it passes
through the choicest portion Of several
farms, and is almost II perfect plane to the
junction., distance of about four miles on &c.
count of which the cost to the company will be
but small, as there will be no cuts or fills, and
very easy grading.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

CORRECTION the notice Of the Wash
ington and Alexandria Railroad case, which
appeared in yesterday Gazette, Col. Geo. W.
Brents name should have appeared as counsel
for the Adams Express Company Messrs.
Brent & Wattles are the counsel for the Stock
holders of the A. & w. r. r. Co., but in this
instance Col. B. appeared for the Express
company, the stockholders not being party to
the action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

LARGE CLOTHING EsTABLIsuMENT.-S
Dealham, as will be seen by his advertisement
in to-day's Gazette, has received his fall stock
of goods, and is now prepared to supply the
country n and city trade with stocks of clothing
ut nrices which will compare favorably with
New York quotations. Mr.. Dealham has sue,
ceeded iu building up trade in this city second
in magnitude to none Of similar character IN
the State; aud from his emporium most OF the
clothing sold in the Piedmont and Valley Sec
tions Of the State is obtained. For the city
trade his custom-made work always equals ex-
pectatlOns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
Sandy Strings POstOGice,
MONTGOMERY CO. Nd. June =, 1865

Montgomery CO., ND, June ~ Iooo'
Mcssrs VIM Crichton 81 Son.
Gentlemen: The Eed9nqa Gnano tina. s,,, we
purchased Of you last fall, has given us entire
satisfaction. We applied it to wheat, corn, Po-
tatocs and bucIlwheat. We sowed ono, field OF
wheat broadcast, about 400 pounds to the acre,
in Montgomery county, and narrowed 1t in,
which looks well. On the same farm, in thj'
county, we pat in y field Of buckwhe4l, winch
was As good as ever grew on land about ZQJ
pounds to,the acre Of the RcdondN, was applied.
The potatocs look well, and the RcdondH mas
made us as good crops as some Of the fertilizers
that cost us double the price the Rcdonda did,.
We sowcd q field Of wheat last lAl. on our
farm in Howard county, and put it in with "
drill, we put about 800 pounds Of RedondH to
the acre. This wheat looks rather better than
the wheat on the Montgomery farm both rH.
in the same week; we are SO well pleased with
it, that We used four tons this spring on corr,
oats and potatoes, and the crops looI, we'll We
used it in our garden, and we think we nave one
Of the "bcst market gardcas' in III" county,
Our ncighbor. say 50 1t Any rate
We are so well pleased with tho ReuondH
GuAno, that we intend 10 use ten tons tins i&Ii
on wheat. Yours, truly,
RAWLINGS s. Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

A., L. & II. r. R.-The schooner B. G.
Scribper arrived here yesterday with two hun
dred tons Of railroad iron, to be used in the ex-
tension Of Alexandria, Loudoun aud Hampshire
Railroad to MERCER Station. This amount of
iron, with about forty more tons, now on the
way here, will be sufficient to complete the
proposed extension, and by the first Of next
month, it is confidently expected, trains
will be running to the point, which, until next
summer will be the terminus of the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

CANAL NEWS. Boats from Cumberland
continue to arrive very slowly, though a con-
siderable increase in the canal trade is looked
for daily During the past month GIG boats
have reported at the Collectors office in George
town, and the tolls collected there amounted
to S6,000 This is not fair Indication, how
ever, of the business Of the canal, as most of
the charges are paid at Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
EdpnWOOd Farm,
Near Orange G. H., Va, June 80, 1868. !

Near Orange G. H,Va., june 81, I000.
Messrs. VIM. Crichton s. Son, Baltimore:
Dear Sirs-Yours of the 18th instant came TO
hand in due time have waited until finish
ed my harvest before answering your letter, re-
lativo to the application OF the Redonda Gu2no
I received from you last fall.
! used tons of Baltimore Phosphate OF
Lime, and three tons of the Redondai seeded
them separately, upon the same quality of land
in the same field about 250 to 400 pounds were
put to the acre with the drill, about the same
quantity Of the Baltimore Phosphate Of Limo
was used; see no difference in the results.
ratcly. am confident it has paid me well.
Shon1Id Ike to get few more tons next season.
The Baltimore Phosphate cost me about SIO4
ton. In haste. Yours respectfully,
JAMES W. WALKER, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

ALExANDRIA.-Th Shenandoah Herald
says;-''The merchants of Alexandria have laid
in large supplies Of goods of all kinds, expect
iug the Valley merchants to give them call
before they pass through to Baltimore. We
hope that they will not be disappointed, for
we have love for this good old Virginia town
Several merchants Of this place assured us
that they intended to make a part, at least of
their purchases in Alexandria"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

TOBACCO TRADE. -The tobacco carrying
trade between this city and Harrington has
become of late matter CT considerable import
ance. The wharf of the Baltimore steamer,
Express, here, has large number Of hogsheads
continually stored on it, awaiting the departure
OF that steamer. The steamer Fairy brings it to
this city. She brought up sixteen hogsheads
this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02
Oakland. Va, July |.

Messrs VIM. Grchton u Son.
Gentlemen: have received your letter OF
the 18th of June. The Redonda Guano that |
purchased Of you, applied with extremely sat
isfactory results, judging from the looks OF the
crop.
used in nv vicinity, costing q great dea! more
money, bit from what have heard and seen,
my crop of wheat is rs good as that Of any one
else l shall try it again this fall.
After my wheat is threshed and l can com
pare the yield, can give you & more satistNc-
tory statement in regard 10 1t. Very resp J"
Your Ob't. scrV't., EDMUND K. COOKE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

JUVENILE TEMPERANCE S0CIETY.-At the
last regular meeting of the Juvenile Temper
ance Society of Alexandria, held in their hall,
over the Auditors office, the following named
officers were elected to serve for the ensuing
quarter: President, N. B. Shirley; lst Vice
President, Charles w. Duffey; ID Vice Presi'
dent, Harry Kirk; Secretary, H. G, Clark;
Treasurer Edgar Campbell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

LEEsBURG ExcURsIoNIsTs.- Notwithstand
ing the unpropitious appearance of the weather
at the time the train on the Alexandria, Lou
uoun and Hampshire Railroad left Leesburg
THIS morning about one hundred persons
aValled themselves of the opportunity afforded
oy theadvcrtised excursion trip to-day, to visit
luis city, Washington and Mount Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

BALL.-Ihe ball of the Friendship Fire Com
pany, at the Assembly Roomslast night, though
not very numerously ATTENDED, was very
pleasant affair, and all who were present ex-
press themselves as delighted with the even
ing's epjoyments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

ANXIOUS TO ATTEND A BALL.-A young
lady, residing on the upper end of Washington
street, whose parents had refused her permits
sion to attend the ball Of the Friendship Fire
Company, last night, after dark, as the front
door Of her house was locked, jumped from the
second story window, and repairing to neigh
bors, where she had before sent her ball dress,
attired herself, and participated in the forbid
den festivities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

lAckARD's MAGAzINE.-Packard' $ Maya
s"e Tor October has been received from the
publishers IN New York. 1t is the monthly in
A. '''h the sensation story of the Wickedest
as ssu 10 New York appeared, and each number
s.u'ans az article written by the author of that
lhS s Dyer. The contents Of this num-
~ are as usual very interesting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-10-02

TRIAL OF STEAM FIRE ENGINE.-The new
steam engine of the Friendship Fire Company
will be tried tomorrow evening at o'clock.
The hose to be used on the occasion has been
borrowed from the Washington City Fire De-
partment.