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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

Co-OPERATIvE BUILDING AssocIArIoN ~
Anladjoatned meeting ofthose favorable to the
organization Of q co operative building associar
ton. in this city, will be held In the room over
the Assembly Rooms, corner Of King and
Royal streets, at seven O'Clock, this evening.
Assoon as an organizationis effected,;.n j. pro-
posed tocommence the%ereetion Of houses, to
be disposed, of, to the members at not less than
.25 per cont abosescost spayableIin mouth 'y in
stalIments. extended during . period Of ten
years, For instance. II. house when complet-
ed costs 81, 600, :aamember of the association
by bidding $1,000 for it. can obtain possession
Of it, and q deed ior the property by paying
$40 sla per month, for ten years. The same
amount would be paid in rent for house of
the same description In ten years. K 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01
4 a N u S A l. L

u
Pursuan TO q decree Of t Circuit Court %:
Fairfax county, r"lldereI ut the ,Iunc term,
3j7 in the SUIT Of 81. Il. II o re :: Sidn"y u.
Miller, the undersigned, Commissioners - cd
in said decree. il! on the l7rH DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 1853 that bel court MHnIsy,
SELL TIT Highest bidder before tha front dooc
OF Fairfax Court House, arr ACT OF LAND,
Containing l5 acres. This land lies immcdiute-
ly on. the A., l.. y II. K. H., about X miles
from Falls Church Depot, and adjoins the lands
of Magee, Pollock, and others.
TERMS OF SAIL as directed by the Court;
One-fourth cash in hand as deposit, liable to
be forfeited and the land resold at the risk Of
the purchaser, should he fail to complete his
purchase, upon confirmation by the Court the
residue in three equal instruments at six.
twelve and eighteen months, with interest froto
the dav OF sale, t. be secured by the note; u
the purchaser and retention Of the TIL, until
the Ia payment is made. Costs of convo y'iice
and stamps 10 be paid by tho purchaser
GEO. w. BRENF
THOMAS MOORE,
.-c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

Overheard. "A young man, named joseph
Lucas accidentally fell off the Aqua Greek
mail boats. wharf, foot Of Prince, street, last
night, and broke through the ice. His cries
tor help soon brought the required assistance,
and'he was axtricsted from his perilous situa-
tiona4* p rtsSstN &si' - - ~ '.et''l -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

Bal MAsoUE "A number Of the young Ia
dies and gentlemen Of the city spent! most
agreeably the hours of last night at private
masked ball, held in the building formerly oc-
eupied by Mr. James Hallowell as female
Seminary Cooks band from Washington
furnished the music for the occasion. The
Mosques worn were of all conceivable descrip-
tions, the supper was excellent, and the whole
affair. is represented to have afforded infinite
pleasure and amusement to all who were
present ;.. ~ 80 ..,sss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

Soup HoUsH.-Sinca the last reported con
tributiens to the city 8 charity soup house, Coz
Lee has sent there nine hundred pounds OF
beet, and Mr.. Thomas Javins and friend,
each q barrel of turnips III sfA 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

WATCH HOUSE. There were FIVE dodgers at
the Match House last night, among whom
were two soldiers, who represented themselves
y having been robbed of all their money. !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

Il -0 !-"10
a FAir fur tie henvdt Of the ."3-
E# FIJI It DsHIP FIRE CO.,
for the PURPOSE Of aiding them to pay for the
steamer ely purchased by the Company,
will be b ELI at the ~ . 49, 80
.-.glTs5 3r- ASSEMBLY ROOMS t@.fa.
commencing on MONDAY NIGHT, the 9th
instant, and continuing for about ten days and
nights. ..,, .s,,tt -. s.n1
All kinds of Fancy and Useful Articles for
sale. Ice Cream, Oysters, &c, &C., always to
be had. Supper served every night 'e'''7
The ladies make an appeal to the citizens to
help them in their good undertaking, and we
are satisfied the appeal will not be in vain. =
Season itch cts, 80 cents single tickets, 10 cts.
jan 21--tt 4.... ss@ 80, So
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A VI u 8 f II j; h ,f'aS
uAN., ;. SQutKA,,4 B LII.

Tie la.iits propose to givs ! u, 1T the
u IkAChT HALL, on W DNtSDA4
EVENING, February 18th, ter the esnsft Of
the Go-G;a @ctool. L or.ler to enl.ven the
ente: t.in,ne.t FJli K IT IZGS will tie awarded
for the best M: Ks, by disintsrested judges; and
no pains will be spared to make this great en-
joyment to all who may participate in the re-
creation -, ,A.
Committee of Arrangements-Mrs s. Lind
heimer Mrs L. Bsndheim, Mrs. s Kronhe elm
or, Mra Jos Cohn. ~ '.s,1-.'a
flick ts's Admission, 81; to :!,e obt-ined Of
any IT t!;e nmmittre =" ~ jan 81 ID
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Fairfax CO., il 23-law4w
FOR SALE

The subscriber efers for sale the " !. Z
HOUSE and ADl, No. 8, situated on the south
side Of Prince street, and binding upon the
dock at the foot Of said street, the property Of
X. R. Fowle esq. If not previously sold .:
private sale, it will be Offered for sale at pub
lie auction, on MONDAY, the ID day OF March:
1863 in front Of the Mayors Otice, ut II! q. n.
TERMS )nc-thrd cash and the residue in
si1 and twelve months
LAWKkMCE Z TAYLOR.
iaL q ii Attorney al Law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

. The GREATEST BARGAINS EVER BEFORE
OFFERED IN THIs CITY. .
saF ,.-,....y-i X s. rDEALHAM, ...
JOG, King street, is selling off his immense stock
Of Overcoata, Beaver Suits and Capea at cost.
dec 23--2s WITT a..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

GOLD NIGHTS, and frosty mornings, charae-
tenze the weather. Winter rules the year !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

3sREIIaIous.--The religious reyivals now in
progress in the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, and Methodist Episcopal Church, con
tinueto,afford much interest to the numbers
who; nightly attend them, The revival. has
been in progress during four weeks in the
Methodist Episcopal Church, aud during that
time six;ty-seyen acoessions shavesbeen made.to
the list Of its members, The names Of the
young men who assemble at this church every
night, for the purpose Of exhibiting their bad
behavior. have been taken, down, and handed
{, the Mayor, who will see that their offences
are 8 not again committed with impunity. =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

~ Alexandria, January IA, 1869.
The undersigned have this day enteFe' lN'N
copartnerShip under the firm name OF
ALBERT T. SKINNER y CO,
for the purpose OF carrying on, on e general enc
IWMMl."lDr BuSIN ESS,
at Nos, 10 and II, south Union street.
a. ~ 20 ALBERT ". SkINNER.
;.ra51m i. N. HARPER
BRANCH OFFICE.
vTALTEk a. WOOD MOVING
w AND kEAPING MACHINE CO.,
Manufacturers Of
Wood Prize Mo%ers; ~
g." 81" Self Rakr Reaper and MOWER
" " i!aisl-K Rake Reapers
The above machines were awarded thre;
Gold Medals at the Paris Exposition, ana the
inventor, Walter a. Wood, rerolved tho grand
Gold Cross of the Legion Of Honor from tho
hands of the Emperor N"nolnoa.
''''>' ALBERT 4 SKINNER & CO.,,
General Agents,
;an Il If ... 10 and II, south Union ST.
UPIKIIH TilHrkNIlN +, Retired Bcnzinr ,
= Pure Putt, in i.iaiders. bucA't.; rnn: ana
kevs common un kohnc,! Lamp Black. AID
French window Glass, Of all sizes for sale o.
ian 10 JANNEi 3 CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

THE new style Of imported sets of pendent
garnets, fuchsa, brilliant and jet sets just re-
ceived by Mr.. Prgg, at the One Dollar Jewel
ry Store. 438, Pennsylvania avenue; three doors
from Al street, W nsaiingGoi y T., are exceed
ingly be.litiul.in design, ana are vol worthy
tho attention. ladies olltaste MIR l'rtsy hns
also an extensive assortment ofp:ate,l forks and
spoons, that should be seen by persons contem-
plating housekeeping The prices of these ar
ticles are so extremely low, and the goods them
selves are so desirable, that it gives us pleasure
specially to direct them to tho attention Of our
readers ,..f...f II r -..s.-s..G Il : q jan l4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01
,uCkLANp WOODEN FACTORY.

RUCkLASD WOODEN FACroHf'
The undersigned having bncome the owners
of the "Bucklsri Mills" Prince William CO..
Va. two AMI u half miles from Gainesville Sta
ton on the Manassas Gap Railroad, have put
the same in thorough repair, and now prepared
TO fill all orders for the
By the addition of new and improved ma
chinery they hope to manufacture goods That
will compete with tho best, both IN the texture
and finish in the markets. They have engaged
as superintendent gentleman who has had an
experience oftWenty years IN the best WOODEN
mills Of highland. and is known to be thorough
ly skilled in the business. Every effort Will be
made to make their establishment worthy or
the support and encouragement OF those who
desire the development of the manufacturing
interests of the State, and the undersigned nope
to receive generous support IN Inc uhdertaK-
w>The highest market price will be paid
for wool, either in money or cloth:
JOHN B. HUNTON & CO..
Prince VIM CO., nov l4-eo3m
r. ~ " LADIES DRESS GOODS.
We have on hand large assortment OF
PLAIN AND FIGURED .... e.
49,. FRENCH MERINOES,
80 .1' POPLINS AND REPS,
ana many other very desirable goods to suit
lie present season, which we are offering at
rrces that will give satisfaction TO all
49, -. ROBERT l.. WOOD,
dec - G. .rner King and Fairfax streets
BOUSEBULD BLESSING.
UNION WASHING MACHINE
,- AND WRINGER, ~.
constantly on hand and for sale by
THOMAS PERRY, Agent
dec e. No. ., Prince 81:
CEEDl SEED! SOD. IN
- 80 bushels prime New Glover Seeoi ~
bushels Timothy Seed for sale by, puupv
dec 81 IHOo. : I-. ~ !
DECEIVED THIS DAY, 10 SACKS RIO
IL and Laguyra Co6ees, C1Oa sugar PRIME
Golden Syrup, extra, fol SAFE ~ low ~ p,rpN
an e. 81 - - : y. y: III I!o - lHtN.
xIERosENE OIL Of the best quality, al
IL ways On hand and for sale at the Lowest
rates By 1nD.nup coo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

FRIENDSHIP FAIR. The fair of the Friend
ship Fire, company, at. the Assembly Rooms,
cornersof King aud Royal streets, continues to
afford many hours Of enjoyment to the. young
people ,whoinightlyvisitit. Last night the at
tendance was rather more numerous than on
the preceding evenings beiuginereased by the
presence of the members OF Potomac Lodge of
Odd Fellows During the evening several per:
sons, dressed for masked ball, lin another part
of the city, entered the hall, and excited the
mirthl of. the company. by the oddness OF
their apparel The members Of fine Brother
hood OF the Union, in full regalia, vii! attend
the fair tonight. se'la@55@ 30 ',.' ~!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

1t will be remembered that every available
facility will be offered to make this one Of the
most agreeable and entertaining occasions OF
the season. -E@.. ,-f.t IS. -, 49,. .
Master of Ceremonies VIM. h. Smith .-a.
Floor Manager-John A. Field
AssistAnts-A. 9. Kel, Thomas Hoy, III.
Young. -"' ..a.
Reception mttee-Hon Hugh Latham
Capt George H. Wilmington, Hiram Webster,
Benz. Barton: Capt. James nj. Stewart. Richard
Purcell, Horny Strauss. ....
Comlnittee.of Arrangements j as T. Shrakes,
D. Z. Buckley, John w. Horsman M. B. Har~
low, George Bennett. ".j
Prof. COOKS STRING BAND has been en-
gagged for the occasion.
Tickets, ST.; Refreshments furnished. %,
The Committee reserve to themselves the
right t., ejoct any improper person from the
hall . jan l0-eotu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01
DIED.

In Baltimore, on Sunday, 18th ultimo, ED
WARD o. HOkWELL, in the 6oth year Of has 5
resided in Alexandria until his 10th year, when
he moved to Washington, D. G., and from
thence to Baltimore. He was an excellent man
in ali the relations of life, Truth and integrity
5urse we're ever open to the necessitous and If
hcted and no doubt he is reaping his reward
in another and better world. May He, who, IN
the language Of sterne, tempefs the wind to the n
succor and support in this, their hour Of gloom,
49, - ~, - 4.
7 On the 18th ult., at the residence Of Mr.. Jos.
Hidsn, in Culpeper, ELIZABETH WA "a
LACE, daughter of the late Gustayus b :, wal
lace, Of King George CO., and wife OF Phllilp r.
Nslls. of Culpeper. a,5,9!4@ 50 Is
.ontb = 2sth ult in winchester, Mrs, NAN.
ME- L. BRENT, formerly Miss Mamie T.
Ayres, of Buckingham county, Va and wife
Of d. III. Brent. jr., in the cd year OF her age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

SPECIAL NoTIeE.-- Have on hand large
stock Of Ladies' Misses and Children's Dou
Bile Sole Dressed Boots, Lasting Kid and Turk
ish Morocco, which Wa are selling at greatly
reduced prices. 1s,.. a.. s.sa-. ...s..
ian 9 W. B. WADDEY, n, King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

TTSEFUL AND ORNAMENT AL-Just re-
Il csivsd at TRENCHES Book and Stationery
Store No. IS, King. street, q complete assert
ment Of INITIAL PAPER, octave and COM
msrca note szes w 70 an6 vary
neatly stamped. Applstcn's Railway Guide for
February, 80 cents, = uppnc,r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01
jan 4-eots
OF 4
VALUABLE LOT or LAND,
AT BALLS CROSS ROADS, In TIE c.
OLE ALEXANDRIA, Va.

BY virtue of deed Of trust, executed ~
Charles W. Payne, and recorded in i!bcr |,
No. 3. tolio 4I8, of the Land Records Of A!c>
andria county, Va, the undersigned, US Tr".-
tee, therein named will offer for sale, in front
of the Court H..use. in Alexandria, Virginia Oh
MONDAY, the Ord day OF February, 1863 mt
being Court day, at II o'clock m, LoI or or
LAND, containing about TWELVE .1CFi+H,
situated ut Balls (,rns. Roads in said county,
about u miles from Georgetown, u -
Terms Cash. CHA T. > ~
ian l4-euts trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01
NOM I5SIONE RS SA l. T.

NOMN I5SION ER'S SALE.
By virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court 70:
the county Of Alexandria. rendered at the No
ve1nber term, 1861, Of said t. urt in the suit o.
Joseph l. Fairfax and wife Vi. Arlnstead Col
Inns and others, the undersigned, tom!nission-
crs of 3ale, appointed by sad dacre;. vii ofer
for sale, at public auction, on 'PU ESDAl, the
4th day Vt February, 1868. 1t II III, III front ot
the Mayors office, in the city Of AIexnnlrta.
FRAME TEN EhENT thereon. Of which ii5Ea1l
Ann Collins, died seiZtd situated on the ee~:
side Of Henry street, between Cameron AM
Queen in the aid city Of Alexandria, IN front
on Henry street IA feet am IN depth 20 feet :"
inches, and right to all alley on the south
TERMS UHe-third Of the purchase money
in cash, and the residue in .wO equal payments
at six and twelve months from the day Of sic.
with interest the de e as BBaaEEcasor With a
proved security and the title to the property
c. w. VY!.TTLE5
|. ALBERT STUAEr.
jan l5.-eots comm r.. Of :"e.
CpLENDrD PROPERTY FOR SAL5 ok
y kENT.--1 he iiNSt: HILL ESTATh, Ia
property of the late Maynadier Mason four AID
q half milss from y icxa. containing THhE!
HUNDRED AND SIXTY Il RES with lin"
improvements, consisting Of Mansion House ~?
Barns, Stables, Granary, Servants Houses ~
SC &c The grounds are beautifully laid OF,
and the view she most cStcn i've known. HE
land is in the highe-t stat, o: cultivation three
Orchards Of choice frui:' Oh il, making it, in all
the most desirable properly in market. II n|i
sold or rented privately before, 1t will D oD%r-
ed for SALE at public auction, on MONDA !
the I'd day of March, 1868 at II, o'clock m, j"
front OF the Mayors Office, in the city Of AleA
andria Possession given immediately. Forpar
:culsrs, inquire of l.. B. TAYLOR, Attorney At
Law, Alexandria. Va, or of the undersigned
at Haymarkc!. Prince William CO., Va.
... K f. MASON, Executor
Fairfax co., jan ll-eots Nat Int
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

Z AT BLoNDHEIM's, corner King and Fairfax
sts, YOU will find the largest stock of READY
MADE CLOTHING in the city, which will be sold
Goods @..ai'@ jan W-Lftb |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01
COMMISSION MERCHANT.

tx r 4. aWId. lt-fi J. T. BECKHAM,
Former of Gwin & Son. Culpeper CO., Va
"a, 4,hf7 E. L. ToIsoN, Maryland . .
OWN. DECKHAM & CO.. s., ....s.
COMMISSION, GROCERY
81" @2aa@i = s1z AND FEED MERCHANTS
80 NJ g. King s!rast, PSI H.-
~ ~ ALEXANDRIA,. W.
A NDkEW D. FLEMING, .. ...
N q" - GENERAL ... .. g.. ...
s:sn. Il. COMMISSION MERCHANT. , .
No, 8 King street. -
~-as 1854 80 & 2' ALEXANDRIA, VA
Soicts consignments Of Country Produce and
orders FOR the purchase ofsupplies and promis-
es to give the best attention to any business
entrusted to him, and to make prompt returns
, je 26-tf ...' s.....i ...
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TY ITEM 8 .
COME as the winds &C me, when
Forests are rended;


. sa:'Navies are stranded, =it6
Every body can come to Henning' One Price
Clothing Store, No. 5ll, It'll ST., Inteligencer
Building, Washington :" feb lit
To FARMERS AND PLANTERs.-The subscri-
bers offer for sale, in lots to suit purchasers,
2O0) TONS OF DOUBLE REFINED PouDRETTs
Of the Lodi Manufacturing Co, made from the
night soil, blood, offai and dead animals of New
y orkE city, for which the Company have exclu-
sivazcont act Prize only ~ @ = 81, - .''f
rs ;isaT.WshTY ElvssDoElAR PER ToT, -.
Freight aud charges from New 'io; aid d.
Z! Warranted by The CJmpsny .. 90 equal
wei. lit for weight to any high priced supur
phosphate inti market The result: on Corn,
Cotton, Tobacco and Grain have been astonish
ing tho past season. 1T natures the crop from
ten days to two weeks earlier and doubles the
crop. Pamphlet, with certificates Of hundreds
of well known planters and farmers, and every
information, sent free to any one applying by
letter or otherwise to
Il asi HooE Il WEDpERBURN, Ale1s., Va.
or to the Lodi Manufg. Co., New York.
ian 24<-2m $50 -. " W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

rSTRAY HEIFEK.-Strayed from a th Il.
last = sNALLHEIFER, about years old
with black body and white face; small borns'
suitable reward will be paid for her return.
or Information that will lead to her recovery.
-. - ~ MRS. e. APP1CH,
fah 1--tfr Near O., A. & M. r. r. Depot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

TlAMILY ROE HERRING, go. .'.-
II 254 bis very superior Family Roe Herring,
2OA bis. very superior Family Shad.
80 bis No. / Potomac Herrings. "
I; For sale by GEO WASH NdION-
ION Ok t.Ht i.si.I t''....''s. . G. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

A UGUSTUS WALL. -. 49,. .......
- Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
ALL KINDS OF MILL FEED HAY AN
{. i,,ts zi2.ru or GRAIN.
Persons who have either horses or cows it
will be much to their advantage to give me
call without delay ! .'.','s' -.
Feed delivered free Of charge .....a
% Jan 2--3m Corner King and Columbus sts,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01
DON'T READ THIS !

DON'T READ THIS ."
Have you tried MlLBuRN'S 'foAStED
COFFEE? Ifnot, we would nmend you
to do So He has it toasted daily in an Aroma
Saving Coffee Rooster, and is supplying it in
large or small quantities; either i'll the grain or
ground, at his Grocery and Liquor Store, cor
Cameron and Royal streets: Alexandra, Va
snI,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

NJ OTICE.-Hav determined TO make .
IN change in our business, We will. from This
date offer our entire stock of DRY GOODS at
great bargains. As we a'ee offering great in
ducements, We invite all who can to give us an
early call. ROBEkI L. WUOD,
ian 81 Corner King and Fairfax streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01
rTOUSEK EEPERS GOODS

rTOUSEK EEPERS GOODS
Just RECEIVED AND NOW IN STORE.
Waters, Tea Trays, Cutlery, Plated Forks
and Snoons, Backing, Brushes, &C. Also 100
dnlen STOVE POLISH, Of superior quality
We have the goods, call and examine.
JOHN T. CRElGHION y SUN,
dec 76 49, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

CEkDl SEED! .,5. oo
y 50 bushels prime New Glover SEED y
bushels Timothy Seed, for sale 5y puupv
doc 81 IEOO. l ~ wv /
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

ru1RAsK,s Magnetic Ointment Russia Salve
DalIey's Pain Extractor, Judkin's ONT
ment .MoTahead's Magnetic Plaster ana MeAl
listel's All Healing Ointme nt. For sale Gy
ian 25 cor. Prince and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

: = = : - AND HOLSTON MILLS
sa VIRGINIA CASSIM ERES, ....
the latter ofwhch we are the agents. we are
nrensrcd to offer these goods to wholesale or
retail purchasers on the best terms. We would
call particular attention to the VIRGINIA
OASSINETS, which are much cheaper and
more serviceable (being free from shoddy) than
the same class Of goods from the orth.
Oc9 WfTMER & STAY MAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

CHEEr MUsICl SHEET MUSIC. &c, &c.
y 7,5oO Pieces Sheet Music, for Piano, Guitar
Mel6deon Flute, Violin, &c.
Also Instruction Books for all the above nam
cd Instruments as we'll as the Banjo.
All orders promptly filed and Music sent by
mail at publishers prices, free of charge: l.
Hand in your orders at the only place W here
Tarn,s Cash. JOHN III. PARROTI,
iamo5 Dealer in Music, &C.
- .v,o M.nna,ic ointment Russia salye,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

EAMII.Y FLOUR,
+ Is lbs. Choice Brands For sale by
lar q GEO. WASHINGTON.i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

WE HAVE JUST RECEIVRD A La re- E
w addition to our stock OF ... bis
FREDERICKSBURG -. a.. ..-.. ...-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

No OTTO 3
HENRY COOK respectfully announces to
his friends and the public generally, that lie
has this day taken into partnership DWARF
F. KELLEY, and the Wholesale and retail
DRUG BUSINESS will hereafter be conduct
ed under the firm name of COOK s. KELLEY
The undersigned takes this opportunity of
returning his sincere thanks to his numerou
friends for the liberal share of patronage SO
many years extended to him, and respectfully
solicts continuance of the same for the new
firm. sel.,sgs ~ 1ooo1,
jan 1T laa-- aENKl COOA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

JTOUSEK EEPERS' GOODS.-On hand a
Market and Clothes Baskets, Straw Whisps,
Dust Pans and Brushes, Backing, Stove Pol
ish also. Polished Steel Shovels and longs,
and many other goods not necessaryto mention.
....-. JOHN r.. CREIGHTON i SON,
ian 81 No. 49, King street.
The weekly Arizona miner., 1868-09-12

DECISION Is THE LAND 0FFIcE.-The Com missioner of the General Land Office, in re- ply to inquiries, states that homestead en- tries can only be made upon surveyed land, after return to the proper District Land Office of the official plat Of the survey; also, that the right of a settler under a homestead entry attaches only from the date of the en- try. Settlers upon unsuryeyed land, desiring to secure their improvements made prior to the return of the survey, may obtain priority of right as against subsequent claims under the provisions of the pre-emption laws, and filing declaratory statement thereof before the expiration of three months afscr date of the return of the survey to the District Office