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AUCTION SALES.
DUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

Under decree of the Loudoun Circuit Court,
the undersigned, appointed Special Commits
sioner, will offer, at public sale, on the BOTH OF
july, 1868, on the premises, all that PARCEL
OF LAND, with its improvements, called
t5"OAK FIELD" situated between Wheatland
and Hillsboro, containing about INVENT Y
TWO ACRES OF LAND with HOUSE, a.
containing six rooms, with good kitchen, Ea$a a
garden and fruit trees This property is now
occupied by Mr.. John p. DeButts, who will
show it to any one wishing to purchase.
TERMS OF SALE, under decree of Court +;
One-ninth in cash, and two ninths on the con-
frmation of the sale, and the residue in one or
two years, in equal instalments, with interest
on all deferred payments from day Of sale.
r, H. DULANY.
o,,lo,,n 40 20 10 oo+,
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aE A STEERS TIC E.


Catharino Butts complainant, vs.. n. A.
Butts, Mary Butts Harriet Butts, L; Wishing
ton Butts Leila L. Lackey, by g. Il. Ramey,
her Guardian al Item: Richard B. Lloyd ard
Ellen, his wife, DEFENDANTS In chancery, in
the Circuit Court for Alexandria county.
The Commissioner in the above cause, by the
order of May term, 1868, is directed to inquire
into and ascertain the character and value Of
the real estate in the compliments bill men
toned and whether or not the same is suscep-
tible Of partition and do also ascertain the par
ties entitled to the said real estate and their re-
spective interests therein, the liens upon the
same, the rents and profits thereof received by
Henry Lloyd exclusively to his own use, and
the resps>tivc proportions thereof due to the
defendants; also, the period for which the said
Henry Lloyd held exclusive possession and
use OF the said real estate, the fair amount for
the said real estate. and respective proportions
Of the defendants, Richard Is. Lloyd and Leila
l.. Lackey in and to said rents; aud do also
state and settle the account of Il. Augustus
Butts, as Administrator Of the said Henry
Lloyd; and do also call upon the creditors of
said Henry Lloyd, within three months after
the thirty days publication Of notice to that
effect, to file with the said Master their claims
against the said Henry Lloyd deceased.
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NOMMIssIONERs' SALE OF VALUA-
u BILE LOUDOUN LAND.-In pursuance
OF a decree of the Circuit Court of Loud2un,
held at its April term, 1868, in the case of VIM.
H. ;Fitzhuglh VS.; Arabells. B: Luckett &C., the
undersigned, the Commissioners named in
said decree, will, on MONDAY, the 10th day
of August, 1868, Court day, offer for sale to the
highest bidder in front of the Court House, in
the town Of Leesburg, Va, a VALUABLE
FARM, containing 1854 acres and 81 poles The
said farm is situated about two miles from Mid
dleburg, ana about miles from Aldie; has
upon it large STONE DWELLING, EsssSsAl
and all necessary out houses; it is we'll <asskl
enclosed, has an abundance ofwood and water;
the land is of fine quality, and well adapted TO
grazing and cropping; it adjoins the lands Of
Hamilton Rogers, Townsend McVeigh, Frank
l.. Fred and John w. Dodd was formerly the
residence ofthe late Robert j. Luckett, and is
now occupied by VIM H. Fitzhugh. Il is, in
many respects, one Of the most desirable farms
now fot sale in this section Of Virginia
TIE TERMS prescribed by the decree arc
as follows, viz One.third Cash. and the residue
in two in two equal annual payments, bearing
legal interest from the day OF sale, and secured
by deed of trust On the land; but said Commits
siopers upon receiving deposit of not less than
ten per cent Of the whole amount, as liquldated
damages in case of default, may leave the cash
payment in the hands of the purchaser until
confirmation. j. NJ. ORR.
B. P. holland.
L. CHAN CELLOR.
j. Il. TUCKER
j. L. Rinker, Auct. Comm'rs. Of Sale
Loudoun co., je l8-eots
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NOTICE.
MAYORS OFFICE,
T,no.OS 1893

All persons owning and keeping dogs within
the city limits, are notified that thoy are requir-
ed to take out license by the 30th of June.
Persons falling to do so will be dealt with &C.
cording to law.
side the Corporation limits by the Goth of June,
or will be dealt with as above 49,
ie25-4t WIN. N. BERKELEY. Mayor.
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TIE W. s. Al 90 N :.
'GsI. GEORGE STEUERNAGLE

IL No. 80 ROYAL STREET..
opposite the Market House. The new saloon
has been handsomely fitted up and, with the
excellent stock of LOU ORS and SEGARS al
ways kept in the bar, offers superior attractions.
The proprietor. invites his friends and the pub
lie generally to give him a call. Free lunch
from ten to two O'clock. >-2l-ss.) ~. Je Z5-tt
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CGNrMP,G, OFFICE,

NIeIandrla, JWnc 70, I5T5. .
The parties TO the abovc-namcd cause, and
all others interested, are hereby notified that,
on FRIDAY, the oath day of July next leg! at my
office, in the city Of Alexandria, in Virginia, l
shall procnad to execute the decree Of which
the foregoing is an extract. on or before which
day the creditors Of JRmes Roach, if any, will
file their claims. W. 4. YEATON,
Master Comn'r. Circuit Court,
ie 20--1aw4W Alexandria county.
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A N EXCELLENT DWELLING HOUSE
II AND VACANT LOTS FOR SALE, BY
AUCTION.
Twill offer for sale, by auction, on WE'D
NESDAY, July lst, at II o'clock n. m, at
the Mayors Office
l. The late DWELLING of Miss Sally Grif-
fifth, situated en- the north side Of King street,
so feet west of Patrick street, fronting II feet,
and 100 feet in depth, to q ten feet alley. This
is one of the most desirable dwellings in the
city; has every convenience, including good
stable, is we'll bulls and in good order. Pos
session at an early date
e. FIVE LOTS on the east side Of ST. Asaph
street, and south side of Oronoco, at and near
the intersection. The corner lot is Is feet 9 in.
on St. Asaph, and 50 feet on Oronoco; three
other lots on St. Asaph have the same front and
depth with the use of an alley, 3 feet 5 inches
wide, leading into Oronoco The other lot
fronts on Oronoco 20 f., is and 9G #. in. deep
3. FOUR LOTS on the west side Of Column
bus street, in the square next north of the Court
a. A LOT at the northwest corner of Alfred
and Princess streets, about 564 feet on Alfred
and l13 feot inches on Princess, to 10 feet
alley. The lots will be offered singy.
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
pay the taxes fthe current year, and the costs
of conveyances, including revenue stamps.
ie 25-eots R.JOHNSTON.
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IN BANKRUPTCY.

IN BANKRUPTCY. ol9
AT PittsylYania Court House. Virginia, the
18th day of juno, a. D. 1863: ,.a-oe i
The undersigned hereby gives notice Of his
appointment as Assignee of WILLIAM Z.
CLARK, of Pitts ylvania5 Court House, in the
county Of Pittsylv ania, State of Virginia with
n said District,who has been adiudged q bank.
Court of said District. y35r 4: j. D. COLES, r
ieW-law4w ~r.:t = 49, .. ~. Assignee.
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ie 25-tf
THOMAS A. BALL. GRAYSoN TYLER.
T 4 n D A G L N @ Y

T AND AGEN
OFFICES Gainesville Depot, Manassas Gap
Railroad, and Buckland. Prince
William county, Va.
The subscribers having associated themselves
for the purpose Of buying and selling lands in
Fauquior, Prince William and adjoining coun-
ties, are prepared to offer to purchasers num-
Der Of farms, containing from 200 to 1000 acres,
at prices ranging from S. to $40 per acre
Parties desiring to locate in this State, will do
well to examine the lands we otter before puF-
chasing elsewhere.
Will attend the depot at Gainesville, and at
auckland daily, and be prepared to take care
Of and show parties the property we offer,
This immediate vicinity offers great induce
ments in the way of rail and turnpike roads to
the markets Of Alexandria, Georgetown and
Washington. distant IS to 40 miles, and from 5
to miles from Warrenton, on the Orange and
Alexandria +. R., the county seat of Fauquier.
N section OF the State possesses greater ad-
vaItages for grazing, fruit culture and farm
ing, its nearness to market enabling producers
to place in the above market daily the surplus
products of fruits, vegetables, &C.
Flour and grists mills are numerous. At
Buckland, miles from Gainesville, large
woollen factory is in successful operation, af-
fording home market for wool and other pro-
ducts The water and health of this section is
unsurpassed.
We will be glad to furnish information to all
parties desiring it, with full descriptions of the
lands Terms of sale will be liberal. Address,
BALL & TYLER,
P. 0. Gainesville Depot,
Prince William CO., Va.
Referencas-R. w. bowman, esq, Wash
ington, D. c.; Gen. Daniel Ruggles, US. Land
and immigration Company, New York; M. B.
WASHINGTON, esq, Warrenton, Va. ap3
T OUDOUN AND FAUQUIER LANDS
IL FOR SALE.
am authorized to sell about fifty of the most
desirable farms in Loudoun and Fauquier coun-
ties. ARTHUR u. ROGEkS,
Attorney at Law and Land Agent.
APP 15-Gm Mlddleburg, va.
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NITY TAX COLLECTORS OFFICE.

The undersigned will by found in their Office
in the Market Building. until the lst Of July
next, to receive taxes due the city, and. in the
meanwhile, will make a discount Of as per cent
on all bills, paid in current funds on or before
that date. 81 I. c. on ELL,
Collector Northern District.
S. X. FIELD,
=, 10 Hol1actor Southarn District
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By j. HI. EsSTTOtS, AUcGEUEacVFs
4 UCTION SALE OF LYCEUM FURNI-
IN TURE AND FIXTURES.
On WEDNESDAY,, the LIST July, at II am.
we will sell, at the Lyceum Building, number
of Chairs, Large Tables, Hall Stoves, sc, sc.
Terms cash. 4. JOHNSTON.
w. A. TAYLOR.
10 19-eotd .h Commissioners
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LEGAL NOTICES.
RE ASTER'S NOTICE..

M A 5 I E K \ oTlc E."
CordeIia Waters, by her next friend ppf:,vs.
Elizabeth Hunter, ct ais, defts. In chanCery
in the Circuit Court for Alexandria county.
The Commissioner in the above-named cause
is required by the order made at May term, 1868
/. 10 settle and state the administration &C"
count of the defendant, Robert w. Hunter, as
tao Virginia Administrator with the will annex
ed Of Robert w. Hunter, deceased
g. To ascertain what has been the clear an
nual value Of the real estate in the city al Alex
andria, devised by the said Robert W. Hunter
to his daughters as stated in the bill, since the
death Of the testator End by whom the rents
aud profits of the same during that period have
been received.
g. To ascertain what has been the clear an
nual value of the real estate IN AleXandria, de-
vised by said tcstator to Joseph and Wilkinson
Hunter during the same period, and by whom
these rents and profits have been received.
d. To ascertain whether the widow Of the tes-
tator has received from the realty devised TO
the said daughters as aforesaid al amount OF
the rents and profits in excess Of one-thlrd part;
and, if so, what is the amount of SAID excess
and whether she has received from the realty
devised rs aforesaid to Joseph and Wllklnson
Hunter an amount Of the rents and profits less
than one-thlrd part thereof; ana, II so, no"
much less than one-thlrd
s. To ascertain in what manner dover III the
real estate estate aforesaid CAD be most conYe-
niently and advantageOusly assigned 10 the teS-
tators widow, due regard being had to the DIS
positions Of the will and to ascertain the com
muted value of said dover.
6. To ascertain whether the real estate devils
ed to the teststor's daughters IS aforesaid Is
susceptible Of convenient partition between
them.
And the said Commissioner is further requlr-
ed to give notice to all Interested by publica-
ton in one Of the Alexandria newspapers, once
week for four successive weeks, Of the time
and place when and where he will proceed to
execute this decree, which publication shall be
equivalent to personal service of notice upon
the parties, SC.
COMMR's. OFFICE,
Alexandria, juno 70, 1868.
The parties TO the above named cause are
hereby notified that, on WEDNESDAY,, the
I'D day of July next, at my office, in the city
Of Alexandria, in Virginia, / shall proceed to
execute the decree OF which the substance IS
above given W. u. EEAICN,
Master Commissioner,
jc 20-1aW4w Circuit Court.
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j. 10 dst&eotd Collector Souther
iNUGARs, SYRUP, COFFEE, SC.

Is bbls. A. and B. Refined Brown Sugars; 8
hhds prime P. r. and W. !. Sugar; II bbls.
Golden and Plain Syrup; 20 bags Rio Coffee,
part prime 8 half chests choicest Gunpowder
Rice; 5 boxes Pearl etarUl, Kess LirSt pom
Bicarbonate Soda; Mason's Challenge Black
ing; No. Ground Ginger; No. Chocolate;
Corn Brooms; Painted Pals j; Pine Pals, &C,
received, in store, and for sale BY ~
A. j. FLEMING,
ie 16-tf No. King street.
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TT A Il NJ A N S
STEEL TOOTH WHEEL

I am sole agent for this Rake for the countie
of Alexandria, Fairfax, Prince William, Lou
doun, Fauquier, Culpeper and Wsrren, ant
would particularly call the farmers ATTENTION
to its merits 1t is decidedly the best Vince
Horse Rake in use, and is warranted to give en-
tire satisfaction, both as Cleaner and Hay
Rake or no sale. Will also have large sup
ply of Revolving Hay R-kes, Hand Hay Rakes
Scythes, Snaths, Grain Cradles Scythe Stones
Rifles, Hay Forks Hay Knives, Horse Hay
Forks, &C., &C., to which would invite thu
attention Of country merchants.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Is, King st., bet. Water Sc Union.
my II --~-- Alexandria Va
4 NDHw GOES
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
A superior Fertilizer for
CORN AND POTATOES.
Each bags contains $50 lbs.
Price $50 per ton. For sale by
HERBERT BRYANT
Manufacturers a. gent for shove Phosphate,
Dealer in
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS and
MACHINERY, SEEDS, &c,
No. Is, King street, Alexandria, Va.
my S--tI
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STATE OF VIRGINIA,

kNIAIE Or FlhT1N4A
y ALEXANDRIA CIRCUIT COURT,
May 20, 1863.
Thomas Seicctman and wife, pills.,
versus In Ch'y.
John Masters EIr., ct al. delts.
This cause being called and &. H. Ramey
having been appointed guardian Al Item to the
infant defendants, William MNstCn and James
Masten, and the cause then coming on to be
heard upon the bill, exhibit, snd the answers OF
John c. D. Smith, and Mary a Smith, Harvey
French and Virginia French William Masten,
and e. II. Ramcy, guardian ad Item to tue IN
FAINT delendantS William M@ston ana James
Masten, this day filed, and the bill being taken
fer confessed as to the de endants, George Nc
CIcish and John MaSten, and being argued by
COUNSEL upon consideration whereof, the Court
doth adjuGge, order and decree that this cause
be referred TO John West, one OF the Master
Commissioners Of this Court, to ascertain tn
real estate Of which John Masten died seized,
possessed or entitled to- the liens upon The
same, if any, with their respective prlorILIcS,
the respective interests of the parties to THIS suit
in the same, and whether any liens exist upon
their respective interests, the distnDutab"
shares Of each party respectively in the net plo-
eds Of the sale OF the same; also, to settle the
executOrial account Of George McCleish, Is eI-
ecutor Of John Mastcn, deceased; also, to rs
certain the amount Of money which the com
plainant, Sarah Sc!cctman, has received from
the estate Of John Masten, deceased. ard VIDA:
sums are due to the said Sarah SolcctmaD for
the board, clothing and education Of the de-
PENDANTS, Mary A. Smith, formerly Mary A,
Masten, Virginia French, formerly Virginia
Masten, William Maston and James Mas!cn,
respectively, &c; and it appearing to the Court
that the real estate in the bill mentioned Is no:
capable of partition in kind, and It appearing
further that the Interests Of no party Will suffer
by the sale of the same and by the consent OF
the adult parties, the Court doth adjudge, order
and decree that the said real estate be sold for
DIVISION and II. o. Claughton is hereby &p-
pointed Commissioner TO make such sale after
thirty days notice of time and place OF sale
published in the Alexandria Gazette, upon the
following terms One-tOurth Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash at the time of sale!
and the residue on q credit Of six, twelve ana
eighteen months; the deferred payments TO be
secured by the notes Of the purchaser, Satstac-
torily endorsed, bearing interest from day OF
sale; the title to be retained until the purchase
money is fully paid; and the said CommissQQn?-
err II. 0. Claughton, before acting under THIS
decree is to give bond, with satisfactory securI-
ty, in the usual form, in the sum Of three thou
sand dollars, conditioned for the faithful per
formanco Of his duties as Commissioner: and for
his obedience to this decree, and any further
decree that may be rendered in this cause
And the said Commissioner Of Sale and the
said Master Commissioner TO report their pro-
ceedings to this Court at the next term.
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Comm,rs. Office, June l2th, 1868.

comm rs UMce, JUne I'm, I9Oo.
TO The parties to the aforegong cause, the cred
all others concerned: -
Take notice: That have fixed WEDNES-
DAY, the 18th Of July, 1868, AZ my Office IN
the town Of Brentsvillc, to execute the several
requirements Of the decree from which the
above is III extract Given under my hand
The day and year aforesaid
r. A. SINCLAIR, Co!nm'r. in Ch'y
Drince William CO.. lie l2-lawtJl5.
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SINCLAIR.
CARPENTEk AND JOINER.
NO IL. SUTJTH WATER STREET,

NO. Is, SOUTH WATER STREET,
(Near the Bank of the Old Dominion.)
Is prepared to execute with dispatch and on
the most reasonable terms, all work in his line,
and satisfaction warranted.
He solicits work from the adjacent county, as
he is prepared to contract for building, or to do
any kind of repairing. le Is tt
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VIRGINIA, to with the County Court of
Y Fairfax county, June Rules, 1868, Jane
Jackson, in her own right and as Trustee, VS.:
Carrie George and Henry, infant children of
George n. Evans, and John Jackson, infant
child of John Jackson, decd, and others, de-
PENDANTS: In chancery.
Mem The object of this suit is to surrender
the life estate in the land held by plaintiff as
tenant in dover, and to effect partition among
those entitled.
1t ap pearing by affidavit filed that the above
named are non-residents of this State, it is or
dered that they appear within one month after
due publication hereof, and do what is necessa.
ry to protect their interests: A copy, teste.
F. D. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
Edwards, P. Q. je 2-law4w
YTIRGINIA, to wit In the County Court
Y of Fairfax county, June rules, 1863, Euge-
MIA Fox VS. j. w. Shiles In chancery.
Mem The object of this suit is to attach n
tract Of land in the county of Fairfax, the prop
erty of the defendant containing 1863 acres,
to pay plaintiff the sum of $25, with interest
from January, 1863
1t appearing by affidavit fled that the defend
ant is not 3 resident of this State, it is ordered
that he appear within one month after due pub
LEGATION hereof, and do what is necessary to
protect her interest. A copy, teste.
Dulany s. Ball. P. O. je Is -law4w
m BBLS. REFINED SUGARS, received
lU this day and for sale by
je 10 226, King ST., cor Alfred.
TISH-50 half bbs r. c. Barton's Family
a. Roe Potomac Herring, all selected fish, for
sale by
my rs GEO. WASHlNtION.
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VIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks
y Office of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county. on the LIST day of juno, 1868, E. r.
Ford, plaintiff, against D. G. Roberts and Mar
garet, his wife and Wm.B Roberts. defendants,
In chancery,
The object Of this suit is to set aside a deed
of marriage settlement executed by the said
D. G. Roberts to VIM. B. Roberts, on the 18th
day of May, 1867, and to subject the property
therein conveyed to the payment Of q judgment
of the complainant for the sum Of Sl32.4S, with
interest thereon from the lst day Of October,
1859, and $8.28 costs; and also to o note Of
the said D. &. Roberts for S6l.75 dated March
9th, 1865, and payable on demand
The defendants not having entered their ap-
pearance and given security according to the
act of Assembly and the rules Of this Court,
and it appearing by affidavit that they are not
residents of this State, it is ordered that the
said defendants appear here within one month
after due publication Of this order, and do what
is necessary TO protect their interests in this
suit and that copy of this order be forthwith
inserted in the Alexandria Gazete,a newspaper
published in the city Of Alexandria, once
week for successive weeks, and posted at the
front door of the Court House OF this county. 1
a copy, teste. j, TACEY. Clerk k.
Dulany - Ball, ?, Q. ie 1O-law4W
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WIRGINIA AT rules held in the Clerks
office Of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county, on the first day Of June, 1868, Benja;
min Whestlcy, Thomas Pullman and Edward
Sullivan, plaintiffs, Va. Phneas Butler Susan
nah Butler and Clarence Butler, defendants
In chancery.
The object of this salt is to subject certain
house and lot of ground on the east side Of
Washington, between Gibbon and Franklin
streets, in the city of Alexandria, of which Rob
ert Butler, died seized and possessed, to the
payment Of certain debts due the plaintiffs from
the estate Of the said Robert Butler.
The Defendants Susannsh R',tlor and CLAIR
onco Butler, not having entered their appear
ance and given security according to the act Of
Assem- bly, and the rules of this Court, and it
appearing by affidavit that they arc not resi-.
dents Of this State it is ordered that the ssid
defendants appear here within one month after
due publication Of this order, and do what is
necessary to protect their interest in this suit
and that copy Of this order be forthwith insert
ed in the Alexandria Gazette, 8 newspaper pub
lshed in the city Of Alexandria, once q week
for four successive weeks, and posted at the
front door ofthe Court House Of this county.
a copy, teste. j. TACEY, Cler K.
D. L. Smoot, P. @. ie l0-law4w
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TIVE POOL SALT.
We arc now discharging from barquc SErep-
Ia, DIRECT FROM LIVERPOOL
1000 sacks G.. a. Salt ..liob
1000 sacks Worthington's Fine Salt when
we will sell low from vessel. ,-,r77,.r
je6 dOOE q WhDDhhD wv