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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
Come 10 Grief

Some six weeks ago says the SpiriA we'll
dressed gentleman from the moral and enlight-
eued North c5. of the train at Harper's Ferry,
and took mp bis headquarters at the Boarding
House OF Mrs. Kreps. Being flush" he con-
cluded 20 go into the " shaving business. and
consequently bought up lot of paper on
different parties a; that point-among them a
note for $500, which he obtained at the moder-
ate discount of 500 Other operations he
engaged in, with keen eye 70 profitable in
yestment, and was getting along swimmingly
until Saturday week, when a small circular fell
into the hands Of Constable Yantis, giving a
description Of an Ascending thief from the
State of New York, and the Harpers Ferry
n0te-shayer 6llel the description with photo
graphic accuracy. He was at once taken In
charge, and parties in New York telegraphed
%. On Monday they came on, and recognized
the Spectator as the gentleman who had stolen
Sl.45O about two months ago, and made bis
escape. On Tuesday they started with him
on the return tup. Only part OF the money
was recovered, and the notes which he had
bought up. While at the Ferry he passed as
George ". Parrot, representing himself to be
q nephew Of the inventor Of tie Parrot gun,
but it turns ont that bis real name is George
E.biusor. A reward Of Sl25 was offered for
bis capture, and q Ike reward for the recovery
Of tie funds. The Grst was paid over to Mr..
Yan,.s before he was taken away.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
Baltimore Markets.
Special Notices.
TO CONsUNIPTIYEs.

The Rrv. EDWARD \. WILSON will send free
Of CHARGE IN all who desire it, the prescription
with the directions for making and using the sim
ple remedy by which he was cured of lung afec-
ton and that dread disease Consumption. His on
" object is TO benefit the afflicted and be hopes
every sufferer will try this prescription, as II will
cost them nothing, and may prove blessing
Please address
REV. EDWARD 4. WILSON,
No. lG5 South Second Street, Williamsburg,
New York
May9, lSGT-lv.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
Errors of Youth.

\ Gentleman who suffered for years from Ner-
vous DEBILITY. Premature Decay. and NIL the et-
fleets of Youthful indiscreton, WILL for the sake OF
suffering humanity, send free to all who need it,
the recipe and directions for making the simple re-
medv bv which he was cured. Sufferers wishing
TO profit by the advertisers experience, can do so
by addressing. in perfect confidence.
JOHN B. OGDEN, AZ Cedar St, New York
Nav O. lSG7-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02

BELLS Horse AND CATTLE PowpERs ARE
used BY the leading Horsemen Of the day. They
are used bv farmers and horsedealers because they
can be fed and the horse worked usual For
Oxen and Cattle thousands of farmers testify
10 their superiority. They are double the strength
Of most Powders sold. For sale By Druggists and
all prominent Storekeepers
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
INFORMATION.

Information guaranteed to produce luxuriant
growth OF hair upon bald head or beardless face,
also recipe for the removal Of Pimples Blotchcs,
Eruptions etc. on the skin leaving the same soft,
clear. and beautiful can be obtained without charge
b. addressing
THOS. F. CHAPMAN, CHEMIST,
s23 Broadway, New York.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
Seed Oats.

zoo BUSHELS Of SEED OATS for sale, at
,)(JI the Charestown Depot.
March TO- ls6s. STARRY LOCK.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02

Z AIDES Lasting and Kid Boots, Ladies' Kid
Slippers. Children's Shoes and Alpaca Lus-
tres Of an colors, for sale by
March 10, 6S. A. W. CRAMER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
SHINGLES.

TJVHE undersigned having large body Of TIM
BIER, and working a number Of hands, is pre-
pared To- furnish SHINGLES upon very short no
tice NJ any point on the Shenandoah River. The
Shingles are made of the BEST TIMBER and
are warranted to stand a rigid inspection.
Terms, Cash on delivery. Address me at
Luray, Page County. Virginia.
March &c, est. J. CRANE, Jr
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
SEED POTATOES.

DEING DESTROYS oriutroducrg into this section
ID a very superior quality Of Potato which have
in my possession, ! will dispose Of my stock q
mail qpoutitjes. am satisfied that nothing in the
Potato line heretofore known here can equal,
much less surpass this variety.
They can b, obtained at the store of NessrS.
RANSOM & DUKE, or at my farm near Rippon.
March 90, est HENRY ROHR.'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
Puhlic Sale NIemoranda.

On Saturday, April llth, land sale by DR.. W.
%. Nac.urLty. Commissioner.
OaTbur,Ily April TO- Stock aud Farming Imple-
mcrt.. by Mrs. Eh-abcth b. Nelsh.-2}3 miles
from CLlri -lJwu.
ON the 2-,h day Of April the Natural Bridge
Property, d. Col. j. d, Davidson, Trustee.
On wednesday. April IL. Personal Property Of
q. W. SPOTS, By W. II. Trayers, Esq, Trustee.
On Saturday. April 18th, Valuable Lots, near
CLallcstoUu, by Ms. Ann Rlwlius.
ON Saturday, May ., by Nessrs. Kennedy &
White. Trustees, Church Property in Charlestown.
Religious Sunday next the 9TH instant,
the Rev. ". =. P4S.-A viii preach a.. Zoar, at II
O'Clock. A. 81.
Rev. o. W. T1v1-r Win preach at Mddeway on
che morning off the 5,h no loi. O'Clock, A. NJ, and
az Wil,-hil-'s >cho1. House at 8 O'Clock. he will
preach ,h. funeral sermon OF the late Richard Nor
r.s. ia ,1e church .l CLariest0wu, at "a O'Clock
Boa Che evening.
The S,rrt9rNr OPP TIRE Loans Sr7rES viii be
admin .er.I iu the Presbyterian Church, in this
town, ou Sunday, April lSth-preparatory servi-
ces beginning the Friday morning preceding
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
SETTLE UP SETTLE UPI

OUR accounts are now ready for, and we insist
J upon an immediate settlement 0i the same 10
January lst, 1865. Hereafter we sill consider our
accounts due the first Of April first Of JAY irst
Of October and first Of January, when they will be
made Of and payment expected. Thankful Tor
past favors hope by strict attention 10 basinesi
70 gain many new customers.
Io-If YOU want your MACHINES repaired,
send them in nj once.
Mar ~, 1865. WElklCk W ELLbk.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02

I HAVE made arrangements with MesSrs. RAN
( son & DUKE by which can supply the citi-
zCns OF CharlgstOwn ant vicinity with Cabbage,
Tomato. Pepper and other Plants; also, Roses,
Flowers in pots, Shrubbery. &c, in great variety.
The season will begin in two weeks, and will fur
uish Plants daily.
Orders left with Messrs. Ransom Duke will be
promptly filed THOMAS ALLAN,
March 10. ls6S-2m. Winchester Gardens
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02

GOOD Wine needs no Bush"
Bar-Roor, ia the basement Of the Jsfer'oH
BgiidiEg.
JOHN s. EASTERDAX.
lis an memorable principle thatno excellent drink
can be made out of anthng but excellent mate
rails and we conceive that we are safe in asserting
that whatever may be prepared at our establish
Therefore, we invite all who indulge in social
glass" to call upon US, and we can favor them with
the most favored and pleasant drinks.
Punches, Toddies, lGat Jaleps, Smdshes, SiHg,,
CobJlerS, Cocktails, Sdngarees, Fires aud SoErs,
Flips, Negus aud Shrub, Egg Nogs,
Apple Toddies and HolDrinks an season,
Wines. Ate, Porter, Brorn Stout,
And Brandy aud Whisky plain.
Also always an assortment of superior brand Sc
gars on hand. Call upon us-in summer-n you
would keep cool"-and winter, if you need some
thing warm and puncent.
Charlestown, August p, 1867.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
WANTED

TFHE undersigned will pay the highest market
price in Cash or Mcrchandscl for Wheat,
Corn. Bacon Lard and all other kind, Of Country
Produce, delivered at the CHEAP STORE at
Halltovn. b. 7. ENGLE,
March -, 1858. agent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
Resident Dentist
Dental Notice.

DR. MCCORMICK will visit Charlestown. pro
aaUg. on the SECOND Monday OF
March, MAY. July, September and November, aud
remain a week.
NARCOTIC SPRAY, Local AuGsthetic,
used in extracting teeth.
Ea- CHIRGES Red COED. ~tfG
February %. 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02

Rags Wanted.
7 WILL give three cents per pound, in CASH,
for good Crtb,n Rags, delivered at the FREE
PRESS OFFICE
Oct 10. J. SHANNON GALLAHER.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
a CARD.

TT having become pretty generally known in
this County that I have in many instances
been entirely successful in indicating where Wells
could be sunk with a certainty OF finding good
stream-even giving the depth to bore within a
fraction of foot-frequent demands are made up
on my time which is valuable to me. ] am induced
to offer nv services to those purposng TO sink
Wells, feeling assured that can locate water
approximating the depth to be dug strength OF
stream, 6c.-asking only reasonable remunera-
tion for service rendered.
HENRY R0HR,
March &c, '6s-tf. Near Rippon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02

DUCK Gloves and Gauntets, Sheep Skin Gloves,
- Linen Collars and Cuffs Hoods. Sclris, Gloves
&c. Neck-tics and Cuffs for Gentlemen, ard ma
nv other additions to our stock of Notions, just
pened a. HON ELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
%. Il. y. 1867.
d. Is. Z. ! 9O9.
BECNWITH'$
EIocfric Lininl Cnt

4 Strains Of the Joints, Numbness Of the Limbs,
Swelling Of the Joints or Limbs, Bruises or any
Bone or Nerve Affections, Incipient stages Of
Group, Chilblains, &c, DC.
READ THE CERTIFICATES:
We hereby certify thatw have used 'Beckwith's
Electric Iiuimcnt for Rheumatism and Neuralgia,
and received entire relief from its applcauon.-
We confidently recommend il to the public.
Mas. l. NJ. RANSOM, jeff. CO., Va.
Mas. T. II. WILLIS, "
LIZZIE 5. PAGE,
MILDRED G. WATERS,
Rev. c. VI. CALLAWAY, GOO West
Lombard Street Baltimore.
Middleway, JEFF. Co.. W. Va.
January 2lst, 1868.
Mn. Gro II. BEcEwGrH:
Dear Sir-A few days since | spraincd my an
kle very severely. 1t was badly swollen, and very
painful could not get on my boot. y friend
gave me some Of your Eminent used il once on
ly-rubbcd long and well at night, and the next
morning was so far relieved to be able &C. get on
nv boot and walk without limping.
believe it 20 be the greatest Liniment now
known, and recommend it to every one.
| an, sir yours gratefully,
GEO. W. NELSON.
ET-FOR SALE BY -
AISQUlTH& BRO. and CAMPBELL
& MASON. Druggists AT Charlcstown.
Jan. %, lsCS-ly.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02

CLOSING OUT SALE OF

CLOSING OUT SALE OF
Fall and Winter Goods.
Great Reduction Made in Prices.
THE undersigned will sell from this date his en-
tire Stock of Goods consisting OF Domestic
Dry Goods Fancy Goods, Hosiery and Notions'
READKMADE CLOTHING,
Gents Furnishing Goods, Hats, &C., at greatly re-
duced prices
The best Calicoes from......1 1917 to Is cents.
Brown Musilns..................lO,l IL, 10, 10
Bleached ............l0, u, Is, 20, Is
De ~ "
All-WOol Flannels...~............3T, so, 60
Balmoral irts............................l.5O
deduction of from Is to IS per cent on all Fancy
Goodsi Velvet Ribbons, Bugle Trimmings Dress
Buttons and other Fancy Goods too numerous to
mention Fine LambswOol Hose for Ladies and
Misses ten per cent. less than regular prices.
GREAT INDUCEMENTS OFFERED N
Rendy-Made Clothing:
will sell whole Suits, such as
Cassinet at $500 worth sI2.oO
Union Cashmere at $40, worth SIS
Atwood do. " 10, " 20 q %
Blk. Sack Coat from 4. so to lO-worth double.
Pants and Vest at same rate ofprices.
The Stock of Gents Furnishing Goods at first
Baltimore Cost.
Fine White Shirts from 81 to say.
Cashmere and Flannel Shirts 81 to S2E,
Gents Undershirts, Linen and Paper Collars,
Suspenders. Buck and Cashmere Gloves, Neckties,
ETC., will all be closed out at first cost.
NJ BEHREND,
Agent for II. c. at the old stand opposite
Campbell d Mason's Drug Store.
Jan. %, 1868.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02

IN order : meet the wants Of the Public, and
conform to the late declines in the cities shall
from this time forward, sell goods at greatly re
duccd prices. The special attention Of the ladies
is called to our stock Of DRESS GOODS, which we
are selling Of at cost. ! also have nice line OF
CASSIMERES, CLOTHS, SATTINETS, BOOTS,
HATS. GROCERIES,, de-, all of which will be
sold as low as the lowest. All ask is call, and
If my prices are not as low A. others. do not ex-
pect 10 sell DAVID HOWELL.
Januarv 9, 1865.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
We do not Pretend TO Sell at
Baltim ore Prices.

CALICOS AND COTTONS,
As low as they can be purchased in the Valley Of
Virginia, at a living profit.
Groceries of all Descriptions
as cheap as they can be had elsewhere for Cash or
Country Produce. Call and see.
Feb. 90 1865. TRUSSELL q W.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1868-04-02
PATAPSCO GUANO.
FISK'S PATENT

Metallic Burial Cases.
VNIiE Case /. octaConal in form. and though COM
posed ENTIRELY or METAL is finished
in such manner az to present the appearance OF
HIGHLY POLISHED ROSEWOOD.
They are alright and ndestructble, for protect
ing and preserving the Dead.
For Sale by
CIV. SADLER.
Chnrlestown. March 5. lsCs-3m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-08
DRINCE WILLIAM LAND.

BY virtue of decree Of tho Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, entered on the 18th
day Of May, 1868, in suit in chancery therein
pending in which Ferdinand A. Weldon and
wife are plaintiffs, and William Coleman and
others arc defendants, tho undersigned Com
mssoners, will sell before the front door Of the
Court House Of said county, on MONDAY the
7th day of September, 1868, that being Court
day, at public auction TO the highest bidder, the
following TRACTS or PARCELS Of LAND,
" A TRACT OF FORTY ACRES, situated on
Piuoy branch adjoining the lands of Mrs. Emily
II. johnson and others, about 9! miles from the
Village Of Manassas and a TRACT OF ON Ii
HUNDRED AND NINE ACRES, situated on
the Bethlehem and pumfries road, adjoining
tho land of Ben. johnson and others, about one
mile from the Village Of Manassas on tho 1ol-
lowing " ....@ -... .a.
TERMS-Ono fourth cash, and the remainder
on credit of one and two years, with interest
from day Of sale, the purchaser TO give bona
and security for tho deferred payments, and the
tito TO be retained rs further security there
for.
The FORTY ACRE TRACT is covered with
wood and timber principally oak: The TRAC!
OF ONE HUNDRED AND NINE ACRES is
fine arabic land with about twelve acres OF SUI
perior oak timber. +. a. WEEOON.
" j. J. COCKRELL
&. NICOL.
Pr. VIM, co. aug 1-eots Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-08
nv Green 81 Wise,
(Roal Estate Agents and Auctioneer

(Roal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.)s-a
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LOTS In
v .-.-.. ALEXANDRIA,. ..yrsrs(...,t
Pursuant to a'decree the Circuit Court or the
county of Fairfax, in suit in the name Of Al,
exander S. Grigsby ct al, against Edward
Sangster ct a., Shall sell, at the front door OF
the Court House Of Alexandria county, on the
It'll DAY OF SEPTEMBER 1865 that being
Court day, the following described LOTS IN
the city Of Alexandria: ~: .l5..'
ONE LOT, beginning st the intersection OF
Prince, Commerce and West streets, and run
ming south on West street 100 feet 8 inches TO
the line Of John Clark; thence with the line OF
said Clark west lG0 feet; thence north west az
feet inches TO- Commerce street; thence, with
Commerce street northeast 1863 feet 9 inches to
the beg inning. Ea a[a. ~.
Also, another lot conveyed to John L. Pascoc
and Edward Sangster by George Kephart and
wife, by deed, bearing date the 18th day OF Au
gust, 1853, and described as being on the south
sido of Prince street, and cast side Of West ST.,
attheirintersection, and running cast with Prince
street 123 feet inches; thence south parallel to
West street 17G feet inches; thence West pa
rallel to Prince street to West street; thence
north with West street TO tho beginning.
TERMS-One.tenth Of the purchase-money
TO be paid in hand as deposit, to be forfeited
if the purchaser fails to comply with the forms
of sale; the residue in 6, IL and Is months, with
interest from the day of sale. Subject to u.
S. tax sale. WALTER 70 w ELL,
iv Std Comm'r of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-08
FsvIH Parrot6. AucGiOnccr.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL KS
\ TATE IN ALEXANDRIA.-Und au-
t6ority of 8 decree of the Circuit Court OF AL
exandria county, Va, rendered at its May
term. 1868 in the suit Of Barreda vs.. FOwlo et
al. the undersigned as Commissioner, will sell
at public auction, on SATURDAY, the End
daY of August, 1868, at II o'clock m, III front
of The MAYORS office, in tho city Of Alexandria,
Va. the following described property III said
city: ,,>,rr.,,7, 80,
j. One undivided HALE OF SQUARE OF
GROUND. bounded by Wolfe, Wilkes, Fay
cite and Payne streets. l.,,.,,,, 49,,
2. One undivided HALE OF SQUARE or
GROUND bounded by Wolfe, Wiltc3, Payne
and West streets. 49,,
3. One undivided third part Of the LOT or
GROUND, at the southeast corner OF GlbDon
and Water streets, fronting So feet 81 inches on
Water, and extending with that width into the
Potomac river. This lot is held and claimed By
a purchaser under tax sale by the U: S. Direct
Tax Commissioners, and the undivided th!Fd
will be sold subject to said claim.
4. The property at the southeast intersection
Of Prince and Alfred streets, extending on
Prince east from the said intersection about
1CO feet, and running back 100 feet TO in alley.
This last property will be offered in several par
cells, according to plat to be exhibited at sale.
TEKMS-Ono-third Of the purchasc-money
to be paid in cash the residue in two equal IN
stalnents at six and twelve months respectively
from day of sale, with interest, the purchaser to
give his bonds for the deferred payments, and
the title TO be retained as security for their pay
mont. >. FEN0 UNON bhAHH,
iv 23-eots Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-08
nv Green & Wise
(Rnal Estate Auctioneers.

(Real Estate Auctloneers.l
BEAUTIFUL FARM ll85 AGkESl \
Is FAIRFAX COUNTY, NEAR ALIEN
ANDRIA, FOR SALE.-In execution ola dc.
cree Of the Circuit Court Of Fairfax county rem
dered at June Torn, 1863 in the suit Of Barber
vs. Barbee and others, affirming decree of tho
County Court of said county, rendered at Octo-
Der term, 1860, in the same cause Will offer TOR
sale, at public auction, on SATURDAY, the
9Th day of September next, at II O'Clock o. m,
in front of the Mayors office, in the city of Al
exandria, that beautiful tract Of land, common
ly called and known as ''THE MEADOWS
It is situated Immediately opposite to Clouds
Mill, on the south side OF the Little River Turn,
pike, by which it is bounded on the North and
is bounded on tho east and south by the waters
of ''Homes Run" and "Back Lick Rum and
contains l95 acres. There is upon it, a good,
substantial and comfortable DWELLIN 6 SSsTSTs
HOUSE, upon lofty eminence, in the kastk-
midst Of q beautiful grove), and all neediul out
buildings, such as stables, corn houses, &c, &c.
The place is too Well-known to require farther
description.
TERMS OF SALE-Onofourth Of the pnr-
chase money must be paid in cash the residue
in three equal payments, at SIX, twelve and e'gh-
teen months from the day Of sale; the deferred
payments to bear interest, and the titleto be re-
tanned, until ell said payments are made.
LAWRENCE B. YA4 LOR,
euq 1-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-08

BY virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, Va, rendered at its June term,
1868, in the case of Remington VS.. RiIlor ct a.,
the Subscribers, as Commissioners Of tho Court,
will offer, by public auction, on MONDAY, the
10th day OF July next, at y o'clock m, July
Court, ut tho front door Of the Court House OF
said county, the following:
A TRACT OF LAND, in said county,
containing 50 acres, 9 roods and lG poles, part
of another tract Of land, owned by the said Jas.
Potter, near Hayfcld, conveyed to him by An
ma Ward-the part to be offered being lot de-
signated rs No. 5, in the division among his
heirs, and being tho lot which WAS assigned to
the heirs Of his daughter, Catharine Riker.
TERMS-Onc-tenth Of the purchase-m
to be paid in cash rs deposit, liable to forfeit
uro upon tho incompetence Of the purchaser
with the terms Of salo on confirmation Of sale by
the Court, and the residue in two equal install
mcnts, at six and twelve months from tho con-
Grmaton Of tho sale, with interest; the pur'
chaser to give his bonds for the deferred install
monts, with good personal security, and the
title to be retained until the purchase: money Is
fully paid. GlhBEEI, ;, =, MI ! y r. G,r
iv21--1owts Commissioners.
GsEy- POSITION EMENT.-Th above sale
has been postponed until MONDAY, the 18th
of August, at the same hour and place.
~ ,ytc
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, ~ ..np1. "A 4 MARKm.-A few day

b
ALEXANDRIA AS A MARKEr.--A few days
AGO a wealthy resident Of Lynchburg, while
making arrangements to visit Baltimore Tor the
purpose Of purchasing o housekeeping OUTFIT
incidentally mentioned his purpose to gentle
man. formerly resident Of this city, but no"
living in Lynchburg, who advised him toll buy
in Alexandria. Great surprise was expressed
at the assurance that goods could be purchased
here on as reasonable terms as further North,
and the trip was extended no further than this
place ,(shere, as Virginia merchants and others
if they would take the trouble to stop and see
for themselves, would find, )he found everything
he desired.
Notices such as these are not "puffs. Ii
were easy to call names if necessary. The Ill
ten.ion is as much to benefit the country ano
interior towns, as the cities. No one from the
interior of the State will on rigid comparison
of prices hsre, with those further North, 60
step beyond Alexandria city for goods. 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-08

POLICE REpoRT--MAYoR's OFFICE. -Jane
Jackson, colored, on complaint Of Martha
Chapman, colored, for on assault made by de'
PENDANTS child upon PLAINTIFFS child, was dis,
missed, and the cost Of the case assessed
against complainant.
Bell Robinson, colored, on complaint Of
Moses Vernon, colored, for abusive language
was dismissed, and the costs of the case assess
ed against complainant.
In Thursdays report the name OF John
Moore was accidentally substituted Tor that Of
Joseph Moore, fined for disorderly conduct.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. Warrants were is
sued for the arrest of Lewis Majors and --
Wright, colored, charged with stealing hay
from Mr.. Harrison Emerson.