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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01
DUBLIC SALE.

By virtue Of decree Of The Circuit Court for
Prince Georges county, Md, sitting in equity,
passed on the 10Th day Of April, 1868, in & cause
in said Court pending, in which Charles h.
Grimes and others are compliments, and James
II. Grimes and others are respondents, the un.
at Grimes Cross Roads, on the premises, or
THURSDAY, the oath day of September, 1868,
nj II clock o. m, if fair if not, the first fair
day thereafter. all that
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
Of which Thos. Grimes, late of Prince George S
county, Md, died seized and possessed, contain
ing about TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHT
ACRES. This property is only seven miles
from Washington. d. G.. and three miles from
Alexandra, Virginia. with D DWELLING AsszzssAS
HOUSE, Barns, Tenant Houses, Quarters, iSE6la
&c. is well watcred, and well supplied with
wood, and for gardening and market purposes
cannot be surpassed. There is also g. great va
ciety Of the choicest fruit trees
The property will bu sold as ono entire tract,
or in lots from one TO sixty acres The entire
farm having boon laid off and divided into lots,
and plated, one Of the SAID plats can be seen ut
the Office Of Shelby Clark, esq, Upper Mari
bOro', Md. and the other by calling on the IN
dersigned. VINO will take pleasure in showing
tho land. AS persons who think Of buying will
visit the property and examine for themselves,
u further description Is considered unnecessary.
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the de-
cree: One, half cash on tho day Of sale, or the
ratification thereof by tho Court; the residue
payable in twelve months from the day Of sale,
secured by the note or bond of the purchaser,
With security to be- approved by the Trustee
and the whole purchase money TO bear interest
from the day of sale until paid The cost Of
conve5aIcing and the necessary stamps to be
paid for by the purchaser.
Title perfect. Possession given on the first
day Of January, 1869; but Il the property is
sold in lots: Of the greater portion thereof pos
aeg ion can be given Immediately.
CHAS. K. GRIMES, Trustee,
Alexandria, Va.
Prince Georges CO., Md, SEP l-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01
Foreign News.

The captain of the American yacht Sapphc
has challenged the English yacht Alive, and
the challenge has been accepted. The Gam
bria, the winner in the late race, has gone to
Spain, hence the challenge to the Alive, which
came in second. ~ .,r,s ,ll .ll-i ..# !
The proposed fight between Allen and Goss
for the championship of England has been de-
clared off, Allen having been arrested and
bound over to keep the peace tor one year.
Prince Napoleon has arrived at Hamburg
in his Yacht, and will sail this week for the
Weser. :.
Spain, it is rumored, wants to form an al.
lance with France in the event OF a European
war. =.
Alexandra de Costro, Minister to Rome from
Snain, has rendered his resignation, and Is has
been accepted.
Tfsr Paris Presse, an opposition journal, had
an altcle in its last issue on the subject OF the
relations of the United States and Russia.
The writer recounts the reception OF the Turk,
ish Ministers and officers on board Admiral
Farragut's flag. ship, at Constantlnople, lew
DAYS since, on which occasion the crew OF the
Franklin cheered enthusiastically for America
and Russia The representatives OF the other
foreign powers in Constantlnople construed
this partiality into slight Of their respective
countries. The Presse thinks the ENJOYS We're
fully justified in 50 doing, and wants an ez-
PLANTATION.
The city corporation of Cork has adopted,
by a unanimous vote, resolution urging the
Government to pardon all prisoners who are
now serving out sentences for completely in the
late Fenian disturbances.
Mason Jones' the Liberal candidate Tor Far
Lament from Queens county, ireland, has been
obliged to retire from the contest. Reports
had been extensively circulated among his sup
porters that he was devoted partisan Of Carl
BALD, and it was thought that this would be fatal.
lie has been strongly opposed by the Dublin
Nation, which published these reports. The
Dublin Irishman and the Irish Times both
ccnsurc the electors of Queens county for their
lack ofjudgment in thus repelling one Of Ire
lands warmcst friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

LENDER tAREWELLs.-A lady bidding her
husband In the cars farewell, says the Boston
Traveller, got off the following in one breath
'Goodby, Will; write to me every dav,
won't you? I'll expect letter three times a
week any way Take good care OF my Sunday
School class, for III want it when come back
If Miss Smith calls don't give her more than
fifty cents, for We have to support our own
church, you know. Don't forget to bring my
silk dress and my other shoes. Come as soon
as you can. Good by. Don't forget your cane,
and let your moustaehe grow Y 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

JoKEs-"I'd have you to know, madame,
that my uncle was a banister of the law. i" "A
fig for your banister, retorted Mrs. Parting
ton, turning up her nose; Haven't cousin
as is corridor in the navy"
Is your brother-in-law really such a lazy
man ~ asked one gentleman Of another
'Lazy!" was the reply J, by, he's so lazy
that he has an artist employed by the month
to draw his breath with crayon.''
Do you see that fellow iounging there doing
nothing?" said Owens to Jenkins. How does
he live? by his wits? p "Qh, no, he's a can
nibal." "A cannibal?" Yes cannibal he
lives on other people"
A Woman isn't fit to have a baby who
doesn't know how to hold it; and this is as
true Of tongue as Of a baby.
A Clergyman observing q poor man by the
road breaking stones, and kneeling to get at
the work better, made the remark: "Ah,
John, wish [ could break the stony hearts Of
my hearers as easily as you are breaking those
stones" perhaps, master, you do not W ork
on your knees, y was the reply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

WASHINGTON ITEN1s-The following CON
tract was awarded at the Treasury building
yesterday to Mcssrs. S. p. Brown e Sons -
To supply the Treasury Department with L.
500 tons of coal, as follows: l,200 tons No.
and 200 tons No. Baltimore Company white
ash coal at $7.90 per ton, and 100 tOnsred ash,
Lyken's Valley, at S7.335.
The Jewish order of B MIA Berth is increas-
ing here in numbers and importance, and yes
terday a new lodge, the Grace AguIar, was Or
ganized.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01
LEY s. CARROLLS
THOROUGHLY REORGANIZED Ard
EQUIPPED FOR THE SEASON
OF 1868.

And presenting new features and new faces:
a multifarious, diversified and endless success.
sion ornoyelties, by carefully selected Troupe
from the
PARAGONs OF EQUKSrEIAN ART
The great aim Of the managers is
ORIGINALITY AND EXCELLHECH,
and with this view they hnvo congregstcd m
asscmblago Of artists, from the celebrated
schools Of equestrian and gymnastic art,
BOTH IN EUROPE AND AMERICA.
The facilities for speedy and certain trass..
are mequalled.
No Jaded Horses, and
Wearied, TrayeIworn Performers:
Everything y oyel and Brilliant.
This ne plus ultra exhibition will be ii
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
OnSApURDAY, September 9th, 1866.
... Where they will give
TWO GRAND EXHIBITIONS,
At and half past .. m,
A w. MORGAN, Gen, Agt.
aug H. &c, g. 81. sep2, As, ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01
Reort Of Alezamdrin. Sept. 1.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Il G Knight, Donty, Now York, to
II Winship.
Steamer Empire, Price, Now York, to NJ Ell
bridge & Go.
Schr Mary Augusta, Wropel, Baltimore, Pc
ruvian Guano to & II Lambert.
Schr Charm, Scarf, Wilmington, Delaware
guano to w H May.
Schr } J Barrcll Perry, HarYc de Gracc,c oa
TO A S Pcrpcner.
Schr A i Carl, Tyler, Boston, TO Central
Coal Co., guano to Il Mckenzie and plaster TO
Suite q Stuart.
Schr Emily s Jenny. Boston, to Central Coal
Company.
schr f r Kir!;; Bornctt Now York, coal by
Schr Van Name, Van Name, Now York, coal
By American Coal Go.
Schr Rising Sun, Jones, Boston, coal by Am
erican Coal Co.
Schr Harry Landell, Soper, New York, coal
by American Coal Co.
Schr Frank s. Nellie, Boin, Boston, coal by
Central Coal Co.
MEMORANDA.
Steamer C II Stout, Ford, cleared 1T Phila-
delphi& for this port 90th ult.
Schr Enoch Moore, Chambers, hence at New
York Goth ultimo.
Schr Edwin Watson, Cranmer, hence at New
York 30th ut.
Schr Oliver SchofeId, Dissosway, for Hobo
ken, hence at New York 30th ult.
Schr Oceanus, Sattc1ly, for Hudson, hence at
New York 30th ut.
Schr Carrie Holmes Holmes, for Jersey City,
hence at Now York Goth ult.
Schr Katie Hoyt, Parker, for New Haven,
hence ut New York 3Oth ult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01
: VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr., James Boisseau, for many years prom:-
ncnt merchant in Petersburg, died on the 9th
rlt. at his residence in Prince George, after a
lingering illness. Mr.. B. had been IN feeble
health for more than year; but 1t was not IN
til the spring of the present year that he was
compelled to retire.
The Richmond correspondent Of the Peters
burg Index, states that the Ambulance Com
mittce Of that city, which performed most Ell
fective service during the war to sick and
wounded soldiers, have kept up the regular
meetings of its corps to this day. #E1\
The u. S. Marshal has levied on the rolling
stock of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad,
in satisfaction of an execution for debts due by
the company on its coupons, amounting 10 $8,-
600. The running Of the road is not inter
fcred with.
Mr. VIM. Sands, an old and most estlmable
citizen of Richmond, for many years the editor
of the Religious Herald, died very suddenly on
Sunday afternoon.
VIM. Archer Cooke, esq: for several years
prior to the war a member Of the legal PROBES
sion in Richmond, has recently been elevated to
the bench in Florida. @ ..r.
The service on the Virginia mail route, Har
risonburg to Roadside, John Kelly, contractor
is increased to three times week, at addltlona
pay. ] ~.
The localizer for the Richmond Wing says
there are thirty negro ''societies" there, anc
that new one is organized every month.
One hundred penitentiary conVicts have beer
hired to Claiborne R. Mason, to work on the
extension of the Covington and Ohio Railroad
On the Goth Of August there were about one
thousand visitors at the White Sulphur
Springs. 80 ..-...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

A reduction in the expenses Of various Gus
tom houses has been made since the lst of
July to the extent of quarter OF a mil
hon OF dollars, and still further retrenchment
Is IN progress. 1t has been found that many
employees have been drawing salaries without
rendenngiapy public service. z4e -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

DESTRUCTION OF COUNTERFEIT MONEY!
Gen. p. T. Bacon was dcputcd by the Board
of Police Commissioners at their meeting on
Thursday last to destroy all the counterfeit
money, lottery policies, &C., which had accu-
mulated in the office since 1861. Agrccably to
instructions, fire was made in the furnace at
headquarters, and General Bacon burned be-
tween two and three hundred thousand dollar s
in counterfeit Treasury notes, bank notes, cur
rency, and counterfeit gold and silver coin, a
quantity of speilmark, large number Of lot
terry policies, and number Of gambling tools
= IFash CIu0n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

1t is thought that Mr.. Frederick Stone will
be nominated for re- election to Congress, in the
Charles county (MaryIaDd) district, without
serious opposition. He is faithful represen-
tatiVe, and firm conservative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

A number os the citizens Of the new Terri
tory OF Wyoming have petitioned the President
to complete the organization of their Territory,
az soon as possible. by making al interim ap-
pointments of Territorial officers. A. S. Pad
dock was nominated about the close of the late
session for Governor, and the nomination was
confirmed, but subsequently reconsidered, as
there was no appropriation for the pay Of the
officers Of the Territory. The people have OF
tered 10 pay all expenses of the new officers,
if the President would make ad interim appoint
mens. But be has declined to take any fur
Their action in the matter until after the reas-
sembhng Of Congress. s-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

MAN MUTILATED AY Iona correspon.
dent at Madison writes Us that on the occasion
of the exhibition OF circus and menagerie in
that city on Thursday, last the trainer, who
performs with the lions, on going into the cage,
was severely bitten by a lion. The flesh was
actually torn from his bones before he could be
rescued from his perilous situation, but by dint
Of using iron bars, he was finally gotten out
alive Cincinnati Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

The news received from the West by letters
to the congressional democratic executive COM
mittee, and to private individuals, confirms
the statements made il letters last week, that
the cause of Seymour and Blair is gaining
steadily in that section of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

. NORTH CAROLINA. difficulty occurred in
Wilson county, on Saturday, between Zeno II.
Greene, white, and Dave RUSSELL colored, in
which the latter was shot and slightly wounded
Greene, was arrested and bound over for the
Superior Court. Afterwards Bill Grimes,
black President of the Union League, made a
violent and incendiary speech to the blacks
from the steps of the court house. He and
others used threatening language, and urged the
burning of houses and killing Of whites About
IL o'clock that night Greene's barn was dis
covered to BIO on fire, but himself and family
were afraid to venture out Of the house for fear
Of being murdered Grimes was seen near the
barn just before the fire. He was arrested,
tried before magistrate, his guilt established
and IN default of $500 security was sent to jail.
The community, is greatly excited, but it is
hoped no further disturbance will occur
Wilmington ~ @. Gazette,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

The Richmond correspondent of the Peters
burg Express says that therecent letter Of Mr..
Robert Boiling, of Petersburg, to the Radical
meeting in Richmond, "has excited the most
profound surprise and regret That such man
could have conceived and uttered the senti-
ments which this letter contains, no one there
could have been persuaded to believe"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

The London Pail Mall Gazette announces
that Minister johnson will be received at the
English Court in simple black dress suit,
without question or impeachment, on the ground
that as he was appointed after Congress had
laid down the rule in regard TO dress, he has
never known any better, and cannot be found
fault with reasonably. Indeed, it adds, that if
he should choose to attend in shooting jacket,
the same courtesy will be extended toward him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

Francis Granger, of Canandaigua, N. Y,
died at his residence in that place last week.
He has for years been identified with the poll
tics Of Western. New York. During Mr.. Fill
mores administration he held the position Of
Postmaster General :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

The New York Sun alleges that Eve bogus
insurance companies in Jersey City have lately
"shut up shop" after issuing million of doll
ars in policies to parties in various sections of
the country. 1t is stated that one Of the COM
panies had issued policies to the amount of
S650000, and the others to amounts ranging
from 100000 to 100000, the total being
oyer million of dollars. ,-&#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

ELOUR-Welch' Family, Columbia Mills
L. Extra and Janney's Extra, for sale by
BROOkES 81 TAYLOR,
sug Il LOG, Prince st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

A MoURNFUL RELIGION Thursday last,
as VIC have been informed, trunk was picked
up on the sands Of Hatteras beach, containing
a portion of ladys wardrobe, and several let
ters, which proved the owner to have been Miss
Carrie Foster, an actress, who took passage on
the ill-fated steamer, Morning Star, that found
cred at sea in March gale, two years ago. Miss
Foster was on her way to gill an engagement
at New Orleans, and was lady we'll known in
the theatrical profession. -N0rjoH Vityiaid11.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

Mr.. Forney is writing letters from Pennsy.-
vania predicting, great Radical triumph in
that state, at the ensuing election. The ac
counts from the most reliable sources are d.
reclly in opposition to these predictions of Mr.
F., and speak in the most hopeful manner of a
victory at the polls for Seymour and Blair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

The ENGLISH REFORM BILI,.---A good many
new voters have been added to Liverpool. 1t
is officially announced that the number Of
voters in the borough of liverpool has been in
creased from $4,000 To 3T,750. La the south
western division the old list showed 10000
voters There are $500 new occupiers, and
about 5000 claims. The new, constituency
will, therefore, probably be more than 20, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

A law suit is now pending before the Circuit
Court, In Louisville, KY, involving the rights
Of an heiress, aged about IA. The contestants
are the alleged father and the Ursuline Acad-
envy at Louisville. The case, it is said will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

A BONE FELON We have been handed The
following remedy for this painful atfiiction.--
The gentleman who handed it to us has tested
its efficacy with success ''As soon as the pull
sation that indicates the disease is felt, put d..
rectly over the spot fly blister about the size
of FIVE cent piece, and keep it on for six Or
eight hours, at the expiration of which time,
directly under the surface of the blister will be
found the telon, easily taken out with the point
of lancet or needle Charleston Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

There is considerable excitement again in
Montreal and other places in Canada, about
Fenian movements, and Fenian demonstra,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

Mr. Joseph Segar Jr. is appointed the U. s.
store keeper for the seventh district Of Virgin
ia, under the recent act of Congress, "impos
ing taxes on distilled spirits, tobacco, &c"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

One of the political tricks of the times, by GER
tain Radicals newspapers, is, to represent
prominent conservatives as having expressed
their determination to- support the Radical
candidates. We have several instances Of con-
tradictions of these representations in our ex-
change papers received to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01
NEWS OF The DAY.
$50 shoa0 the very age and body ofthe Times.

A Postal Convention has just been concluded
between the y. 5. and British Postohice De-
partments for establishing and regulating all
exchange Of mails in the q. S., the Straits
settlements and the British East Indies, by
| means conformity of the line OF U. 5. mail
steamers plying between San Francisco and
Hong Kong and of the line of British mail
packets plying between Hong Kong and Sing
apore, Calcutta, Madras, Bombay and Alden.
The "Wickedest Man in New York" has
closed his dance house, and is never going to
open it again for immoral purposes. He end
ed his career as dance-house keeper at twelve
o'clock on Saturday night last. Allen had
lately met his aged father and his three brothers
minister of the Gospel, at their old home, and
their unslted Influence wrought mighty work
upon him.
Moderate estimates place the number of per-
sons in the Democratic procession in New Or
leans, on Saturday night at $4,000, Of whom
., 500 were mounted The ovation continued
until after midnight; but the police records
fail to show single arrest beyond the usual
number, although over 100, 900 people were on
the streets. .gaE--'-
The CINCINNATI Commercial mentions the
fact that several cattle affected by the 'Span-
ish fever we're saved by systematic and per-
sstent removal of the Texan ticks, by using 4
tobacco wash once Or twice every day. 1t is
not yet known whether these insects are accuse
or only condition Of the disease.
Yesterday Secretary McCulloch appointed g
large number Of gaugers and storekeepers, I'M
der the recent act imposing taxes on distilled
spirits and tobacco etc. These appointments,
together with the 40 guagers and Ga store
keepers heretofore appointed, give one or more
Except storckeepers) to nearly every collection
district throughout the United States.
/ James Ridley has been arrested on charge
of throwing his wife from the Hackensack
bridge into the river and drowning her on Sun
day last. 1t is alleged that Ridley had twice
before attempted her life, for which attempts
he had been arraigned, but discharged through
her intercession on both occasions. .
Michael Bell, the negro charged with the
murder of Reamey Gilmore, has been arrested
near Wye Landing, and committed to Jail at
Ccntreville, Nd The murder has created
great excitement in Queen Anne's and Kent
counties. ra
E. L. Jewell, white Democrat and Senator
from the Second district, Orleans Parish, Lou
isiana, has been oustcd, and colored man In
stalled in his place. 1t was done by fraud.
Gov. Scott, of South Carolina, has issued a
proclamation calling upon all persons; in that
State to keep the peace, and stating that he
will exercise all his authority for that purpose.
The Radical majority in Vermont has
ranged for several years past, at from Is to
26, 600 -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

Senator Fessenden, OF Maine, has, at the in
vitation of the Radicals in that State, gone
into The canvass, and is helping his party all he
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

On. New Orleans exchanges, generally, stop
somewhere on the route, until they accumulate
into respectable pile, and then come alto
4L, g4ii-tt.,;..tr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

The attempted introduction Of the ''Greciar
Bend" among the fashionabes, has been fairly
laughed out Of vogue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

Masquerade balls are given at the White
Sulphur Springs. Weare sorry for it. 1t is
an attraction not Nrginian. ''It didn't
use to be So in the old times, when these
Springs were visited by among the best PEG,
pie in the whole land. But times change, and
manners change with them. Neverthe less, we
choose to say that we had hoped that neither
''shoddy' nor ''masquerades" would ever be a
FEATURE in the bills to draw crowd to the
White Sulphur Springs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01
State Bonds and Stocks.

The rice crop Of Georgia and the Carolinas
promises All abundant yield though nothing
like the crops realized before the war. 1t will
take much time to produce that result, and a
large exp enliture OF capital and labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01
IsfAESRNE& EsASp

The Philadelphia Cattle Market was, yestcr-
day firm buL unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-01

The New York Times will be s'sorry to see
aSeptember session Of Congress, unless the
necessity for it be clear and nt,-which
necessity is not visible at this time. Never
theless, We are rather inclined to believe that
if the session is determined upon, and made
"a plank 10 the platform" the New York
Times will soon recognize the necessity" and
mount the plank probably, however, say
ing that the 'tplank,' ought not to be there.