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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23
REPUBLICAN JUBILEE AT FLUSHING. L. l.

The Republicans of Flushing celebrated the
e,.cton OF Gen Grant on Tuesday evening by grand
illumination and congraulatory meeting 1T their town
hall. Although the evening unpropitious ana pro
vented the arrival OF expected delegations from the osnes
towns OF the county, large audience assembled az
hAl Appropriate addresses were made Dy Messrs O %
parsons l. b. Prince Col Potts, and Others ana PssioS
songs sung by Mr. Weeks OF the Glen Cove Glee Cup
INSTRUMENTAL music was furnished by q ful pAhu 20
the conclusion OF the meeting the whole aueenco ~
and Joined In returning thanks for the great
Nov g. by singing the wellknown uoxoonI ,,,,natlon
God from whom all blessings dow" The hui"'"'
wa well carried out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23
THE LOEW BRIDGE.

tn me razor or Iht TRIBUNE.
SIR: ! see by your paper that the bridge
over broadway, at Fultonst is To he removed would
suggest that 1t should be put up Wosts at the foot
OF barclay rha would obyAte the deentlons
aud dangers incurred daily by the passengers OF the Nor
Tis and ESSEX Railroad. hibsCklbEh'
HOOnlOI n. J.. Nov. ~, lhOA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23
SENTENCE OF A MURDERER.

UTICA. Nov. 19-The jury in the case "
william Henry Carswen, indicted for murdot'nH 60,
Elizabeth Sanders a child OF only eight years ~
vile. in April last this afternoon brought IN 'e'u's
guilty" The murderer first despoiled ms WIFI viii ssa
ti.u brutaliy cut her throat. Judge Mvlh'N Wa
tence him at niue O'Clock on Friday ul9rulDH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23

preferred " Lincoln's tyranny W
i'm the Southern armies o,r ,riabed tho readers OF
buS .i,,' 20 know that newspaper pIolI 9t
oh or conducted by those VINO ayT smart OF the
men ~ ~ Kentucky and unless help comes from oi'o
lrt,.iro I must down. Yours
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23

From the San Francisco Directory, just IS
sued, We learn that tho population Of san trancaco Ia
Juy, 1865 was estimated at 1850 OF which 1900 were
whites. male and female. under the ages or ~ ad rs TO
spectvoy The number Of icuacs over ~ axe estimated
5000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23
OHIO.

GRANTS MAJORITY FoRTY-ONE THOUSAND ONE
HUNDRED AND NINETY.
We print below the full official vote Of Ohio,
compared with the State election in 1867 and the PresI
Dental vote in 1864:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23

no had committed the deed though unintentonally' 10
selfdefenso The trial Will renew the excitement III
Plymouth County.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23
INDIANA.

COuPLKTE OFFICIAL MAJoRrrlES-GRANTS MA
JoRITI. l0l4G.
The following table gives the official najori-.
Ind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23
TOTAL OFFICIAL VOTE.

Total 420259 42g675 EO952 438l98 325O99 37302'
Majority Seymour g,4lG Majority, Hoffman. 27,9i6'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-11-23

Total 250y93 1919. 2olO45 l4O6s lss496 1850
MA M tho HtnIe 81 no
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
BY Green & Wise

bedl LSGutS AuCLlO4ccI9.J
COMMISSIONERS SALE.--By virtue Of q
v decree of the Circuit Court Alexan-
dria, rendered st its May term, 1868, in the suit
Of j ohm j. Lloyd and wife, ct al, against Geo.
A. Glascocks admrs., ct ais, in chancery, the
undersigned will offer for sale, at public auc-
ton, on SATURDAY, the 25th Of July, 1868,
at II o'clock, in front Of the Mayors office, a
H0UsE thereon, COMMENCING I25 feet 10 E##ii.
inches from the n. E. corner Of House No. 55,
Washington street. corner Of Queen ST., front
ing u feet 6 inches on Queen street, thence
south 102 feet to an feet alley thence east II
feet inches; thence north 102 feet to the be-
ginning. ....
. TEKMS- One-tenth of the purchase-moncy
to be paid in cash, and the residue in 6, y and
IS months, with interest, the bonds of the pur,,
chaser with security to be taken for the deferred
instalments, and the title to be. retained until
the purchase money is paid. Stamps and cost
CT conYeyancing to be paid by the purchaser.
G. w. WATTLES,
~ It'd Commr. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
AUCTION SALES
S. .sAIE- or A VALU

V ,-oABEE BRICKs RESIDENCE
Unless previously disposed Of by private sale,
the Undersigned pursuant to decree Of the
Alexandria Circuit Court in the case Of Plain
VS. Plain and others, will offer for sale, by pub
lie auction, in front Of the Mayors Office, at
Alexandria city on SATURDAY, August g.
1868, ct u m, that LOT OF GROUND, with
the three-story BRICK D WE'LL IN e an
HOUSE. thereon. situated st the northwest E9a
corner of Duke and Fairfax streets, in the city
Of Alexandria, of which George Z. Plain died
sez5d and possessed. This property is located
in one of the most pleasant parts OF the city ana
the house is comparatively new, comfortable
and Of handsome appearance. ....., ,....-
TERMS-O tenth cash; the residue j, in
three equal instalments at SIX, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest from the day Of sale ;
tho deferred payments to be secured by the
purchasers notes, well endorsed, and o reten-
ton of the title until all Of the purchase-money
shall have been paid. Stamps and convey
ance at purchasers cost. For further informa-
ton apply to .,.. ~. ~, d. l.: SMOOI, -.
~, Comm'r Of Sale No. s, S. Royal st..
" IC-ts .'-'...'' Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
IN MEHNOREANH.

Died, suddenly, in AleSandria, on Monday,
July Is, 1865 LYTTLETON TYLER, young
est son of Judge J. W. Tyler, decd: 1t was
the good fortune of the writer of the following
lines to know, Lyttleton from his earliest boy
hood through all the mutations Of youth up to
manhood; and never once did the intimacy ex-
listing between them receive check such was
his kind and amabe disposition. He was 9
young man Of fine attachments and excellent
qualifications, and his heightened sense of hon
or and chivalric courage were so far above re-
proach that even the piercing eye of calumny
could not discover q. speck upon those, two no
BILE attributes, In his sudden and melancholy
death long list of relatives and friends feel a
mournful sense Of their bereavement, For any
errors that he may have been responsible for, and
let him who is guiltless cast the first stone may
we not hope and pray that the recording angel,
with mercy, dropped a tear of pity and forgive
ness thereon, erasng the charges from his log
book of life forever, and that last Monday
morning there was q shout of Hosanna, loud
and triumphant, proclaimng the. safe anchor
age of his spirit disemcum bered from its earth
~ enthralment within the blessed portals Of
Heaven. ANXIOUS
Prince William county, July Is. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

Circus. -Ames circus which showed here
week ago. arrived here again last night from
Washington, and took train of cars on the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas railroad Tor
Manassas Station. Previous to their de-
parture from Neutrality-suspicious. five o'clock
yesterday evening-two of the company had
fight on the pavement in front of the National
Hotel in that city, to the evident qualification
of large number of male spectators, and to
the equally apparent CONSERVATION of the many
females who viewed the disturbance from the
windows of the hotel. a2- a..-s i ....a +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

O., A. & NJ. R. R-As stated in the Ca
zette some days since, in about two weeks the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Railroad
will be rcopened to Mount Jackson. AS soon
as the track to that point has been relaid the
present slow coach mode Of travelling on the
Manassas Branch of the road will be abolished,
and two regular passenger trains will be run
over the read daily. Two new coal-burning
locomotives have been purchased by the com
pany to run these trains. 80 49, 90. 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

ROBBED. "A man, giving his name as Chas.
Stevens, and haiing from Buffalo, New York,
on his way to see his sister at Culpeper Court
House, last night made complaint at the magis
trates office, that but short time previous he
had been thrown from the stone bridge, at the
upper end of Duke street, by party of men,
and robbed of three hundred and ninety dollars
in money and some valuable clothing. The
county officers were at once on the look out tor
the robbers, but as yet have not crossed their
track. 1 ! = !. = 4 y Il y Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

THE WEATHER has continued up to this
morning, since our last report, exceedingly
warm. We accidentally omitted the figures in
the range of the thermometer in the shade on
Saturday last, at noon. 1t was 9la92. Y es-
terday the same degree of heat, if not greater,
prevailed. The atmosphere was hazy, and to,
wards night the sky was overcast with clouds,
and it became exceedingly close and sultry.-
Then a few drops Of rain fell, and allrejoiced in
the hope that the drought was broken and
that there was to be change This morning
it was cloudy, but still very wsrm-and the
hope for rain continues. sy.a- j III a1 j..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

THE MANASSAS FESTIVAL. Memorial
Festival at Manassas, tomorrow and next day,
promises to be grand affair. Many distin-
ruished orators who have accepted invitations
to be present, will be inspired to the exertion
of their best efforts the prizes of the tourna-
ment will be contended for BY those who ap-
peared on the same field but a few years since
for different purpose than that which now
attracts them; and scores of beautiful young
ladies will be in attendance. ,2--,I saa -
Ample preparation has been made Tor the
accommodation of large number of expected
visitors, and a Virginia welcome will be given
to all who may be present Many from this
city will leave for the scene of festivities in to-
morrow morning train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
by q. III. PARROT, Auctioneer.

VALUABLE WEST END REAL Els
Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, in the case of Brig ht vs., PAUL.
and others, the undersigned will offer for sale,
by public auction, in front of the Mayors
office, at Alexandria, on SATU RDAY, August
8th, 1865 at II ~, the LOT OF GROUND,
with the improvements thereon, of which VIM.
Bright died seized and possessed situated on
the north side of the Little River Turnpike,
near the Cameron Mills in the village Of West
End, Fairfax county, Va This property is
less than mile from Alexandria, contains
about one and quarter acres Of ground, has
THREE DWELLING HOUSES and 9th er N=a
buildings upon it, and is g. good location for Ll:a
the business of q butcher, gardener, blacksmith,
country merchant, &C.. being Immediately upon
the principle thoroughfare leading to and from
Alexandria. ... 80. .-. t.. t.
TERMS-One-fourth cash; the residue IN
three equal payments, at six, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest from the day Of sale
the deferred payments to be secured by the
purchasers. bonds, with good sureties and q
retention of the title until the whole Of the pur
chase money shall have been paid. Stamps
and conveyance at purchasers cost. For fur
thcr information apply to D. L. SMOOT,
a.y Comm'r. of Sale. No. 8, S. Royal ST..
o. ~ 15-ts Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
By Green dE Wise,

(Real Estate Agents and AuctiOneers.)
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE BY AUG
Y ..5, -TION.. ..
We shall offer, by public auction, on SAT
UKDAY, the 18th day Of July, 1868 at IL
o. clock, in front Of the Mayors Office, the fol-
lowing valuable real estate:
No. 1.-Two three-story BRICK HOUSES,
on the north side Of Prince street. between Co.
lumbus and Alfred streets. This property is
we'll located and will command good rents
Terms-One third cash, and the residue in e. y
a1d Is months.
No 2--HOUSE and LOT, on the northwest
corner Of Wolfe and Pitt streets, 80 feet on Pitt
street, and SIT on Wolfe This house is suita-
bic for small family, and Isl pleasant locsi-
ty. Terms cash.
No. 3.-LOT OF GROUND, on the north
east corner of Wolfe and st. Asaph SITS, 23h feet
front by l05 feet 6 inches deep. This i8 beau
tiful bnilding lot. Terms cash. il It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
M a RRBED.

In Washington, D. G., by Rev: VIM: HamI-
of Georgetown, d. c., and Miss SALLIE j.
BEACH, of Alexandria, Va iii 81 sg.ea.,l5
In Washington city on the Sd inst +, by tn
Rev. DR.. Pinkney, DANIEL SHEFFY
LEWIS, Esq, of Rockingham County, Va,
to Miss ISABELLA N. Bolts, daughter OF
the Hon. John Minor Bolts, of Auburn Gull
pepper County, Vs. -. -...ttE. Nrs
By the Rev. Benton Shepherd, Tuesday, Ju-
ly 18th, 1863 at the residence of the brides ia
Their, A. F. BIGGERS, of Lynchburg, and
SALLIE c., daughter of Daniel w. Sewers,
esq, Of "Woodley," Clarke county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
LOC.A L. Il II T. WI s {.

KNIGHTS OF PYTHEAs. Mechanics Lodge
M 8, knights of Pythias, Of the State OF Var ~
einia, was instituted in this city on SATURDAY
night last, in Phoenix Hall. The officers o.
the Grand Lodge of the Order Of the District
of Columbia came down from Washington,
and initiated the members and installed the
officers. The following named officers were
elected to serve for the present term Chas. =.
Wade, v. P; James NJ. Germond, wv. o.;
Alexander Kerkhan, VIC; John A. Arnold,
f. S.; James Gale, w. B.; John Doran, w.
G. John Starnell I. S.; VIM. Kane, ".
S. The Lodge numbers fifty members at at. pre-.
sent, and the charter will be kept open Tor l'tey
more. The Washington delegation were nos e!'
pitably entertained by their hosts and returned
to their homes yesterday morning. apparently
we'll pleased with their visit to this CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
The Markets.

LoNDos, July 2O.-Consols for money 94sa
944; for account 944. us. 6-20s T24a72s. -.
LIVERPOOL, July 20th.-Cotton quiet and
steady sales of 1000 bales.
NEW YORK, July 20-Old bonds "A; new o..
10 3Os 81. Virginia IS, new, 543. Gold 1885 Money
easy at 4a6 per cent Flour dull and 5a10c low
or. Wheat firm; for Winter dull, and heavy
for Spring Corn dull and prices without
change. Pork lower mess $28. Lard quiet
st 174al73. Cotton quiet middling uplands
314a32 3D.. ..nr4i. 80 l-..a /. 1-y.u - agly5.s
BALTIMORE, June 2O.-Virginis 6s. old, in
scribed. 451 bid, Al asked do. coupons, old, 554
bid do: new So bid. Cotton dull and nominal
ly 3d. Flour steady but very quiet. Wheat
steady; prime red 225. Corn firm and scarce ;
white 11G; yellow l18. Oats steady; old 85a9O J.;
new 7OaSO Pork quiet at 500. Bacon quiet !;
rib sides 1871 clear do. 163al7; shoulders l44 -;
hams 2la22 Lard quiet at Is. - q"
GEORGETOWN, July 2O-The market is very
quiet, aid sales are with difficulty Effected
Prime Wheat 225a230, and poor and fair l75a2O0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

BEES IN CHURCH. The deyotions Of some
of the congregation Of Christ Church during
the yesterday morning service we're interrupt
ed by portion Of swarm Of bees that had
sought refuge there. Many persons were COM
PEELED to change their seats, and one bald head
ed gentleman, after a prolonged struggle with
the buzzing enemy, kept up by his fan, was
attacked in the rear and forced to beat retreat
from the building.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
TELEGRAPHHC NEWS.
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SPECIAL DISPATCHESTOT GAZETT
Electoral college Bill Vetoed -

WASHINGTON, July. 20.-The President to,
day, returned to the Senatef the joint resolu-
ton in reference to5the Electora4Colfege' with
his objections: thereto. 2e@ ..s~1laJ Z = ~
He contends that the acts of secession were
null and void, and that upon the suppression
of the rebellion the States, after confirming to
the enactments Of Congress, were justly enti-
tied to resume their, places 10 the Union, and
have their rights under. the Constitution &C.
corded to them. fn.-.... .~.srTTsAr1
He reiterates his views as heretofore express
ed upon the unconstitutionaity Of many Of
the acts of Congress in regard to Reconstruction,
and contends that the South should have its
proper voice in the Presidential Election j ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

CAMERON WATER. "A gentleman living on
Prince street, between St. Asaph and Wash
ington, broughtto this Office this morning three
ounce bottle Of water, drawn from his hydrant,
at the bottom of which sediment an eighth
Of an inch in thickness had been deposited.
He complained of the present condition OF the
Cameron water, and hoped that it would be
Immediately remedied. .s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

- POLICE REPoRr-MAyoR's OFFICE. John
fltzhugh1, colored,, for piltering in the market,
was fined and discharged. - ~ -
jackson Brut1s co9}ryed, for striking Maria
johnson, colored, In Hammerdinger's alley,
was fined discharged. -,
~ Two young men, for fighting in tho Third
Ward last night, were fined and discharged. !
MAaIsTRATEs' OFFICE. Richard johnson,
ssoIored, for collecting, without authority, SIS
rom the colored excursionists from Leesburg,
"a Sunday week, was committed to Jail tor
lafther examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

CATTLE PEN.--The cattle pen in rear of the
Watch House, on the market square, will be
repaired 10 a day or two by order of the Su
pcrintendent Of Police, and the calves and
sheep, brought to market for sale, will hereafter
be confined therein, instead Of being thrown
upon the sidewalks, with their legs tied togeth-
cr, as has been the case for the last three OF
four years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

PILoTBoAT RUN DoWN.-The Alexandria
pilot boat Oliver Harrison, with several of the
pilots OF this city on board, was run into on
Saturday morning last, about ten o'clock, of
st. Georges Island, in Chesapeake Bay, by
the schooner Daniel Williams, bound up,
and so injured as to require repairs before she
can resume her place on the station. j.. Cd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

New planning 1.-The new planning and
saw mill of Messrs. Wilmer and Jameson, at
the northeast intersection of Water and Gam
eron streets, is in progress Of erection and in
short time the machinery to be used there
will be in position, and work on an enlarged
scale in active operation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

SEVERELY BEATEN. "A colored man, named
Richard Parker, was assaulted in the grocery
store of Peter Gallagher, at the Canal locks,
yesterday evening, by a party Of boatmen, and
seriously injured-his head being severely cut
and bruised,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

EXCESSIVE WHISTLE BLOWING The pro
longed and excessive steam whistle blowing, at
one Q clock last night, was done by the locomo-
tive dragging the circus train out of town, in
order to drive off some COWS that had taken
quarters for the night on the railroad track just
beyond the depot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
DRINCE WILLIAM LAND FOR SALE.

BY virtue of deed Of trust, bearing date on
the oath day of January. 1859, and recorded
among tho land records of Prince William co,
in Liber No 25, page 3, the undersigned, the
Trustees therein named, will offer for sale, by
public auction, in front of the Mayors office, in
18th day of August next, at II o'clock m one
undivided moiety, or half Of 2 TRACT OF
LAND, called BLOOMS GROVE. situated in
the county of Prince William, State Of Virgin
il, containing five hundred acres. There is a
valuable red sand stone quarry on the land, and
the Orange & Alexandria Railroad passes d.
rectly through it. Terms cash -
- EPPA HUNTON.
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
~ il cots Trustees,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

AUGUST MAGAZINES From Mr.. George g.
French's book and periodical store, No. IS
King street, where all the latest magazines and
books can be obtained, We have received the
August numbers OF Peterson's, Godeys and
Frank Leslie Lady's Magazines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

STOLEN HORSES will be seen by an ad-
vertisement in today's Gazette that Mr.. Henry
w. Febrey, of this county, had two valuable
horses stolen from him yesterday morning.
They were tracked to this city, but here all
traces were lost. A reward for their recovery
is offered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

REGATTA. The regatta will take place TO-
morrow, should the weather be propitious.
The race in which many boats have been
entered, will be from Washington city to Oily.
mont. TheSteamer Wawaset will accompany
the regatta. s..E. a,...j r-..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

SALE OF THE STEAMER FAIRY.-The steam
er Fairy has been sold to Mr.. Gardner, Of
Pennington, for twenty seven hundred dollars.
Sheis to be retained on her present line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

REAL ESTATE SALES. The following sales
of real estate were made for Fl: O. Claughton,
Commissioner, byJ. H. Parrot, auctioneer, on
Saturday last:.s2 "a r1at ~ .I--...s yI.J III
i, A brick house and lot, on the north side of
Wolfe, between Fairfax and Royal streets, %
#. by So #. 10 TO-, to James Fadeley, for $3.50:
A frame dwelling and lot, south side OF
Wolfe, between Union and Water streets, q
by lis feet to James Fadeley, for $500.
-, A lot of ground so by 120 feet, west side OF
Washington, between franklin and Glbbon
streets, to r. L. Wood, for $405.
A tract of land, 100 acres, near ,Burkes Sta
ton, O., A. & NJ. X. r., to 9. +, Webster,
for $500. q ti- t,-@5.,. ~ " 1911 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

DIFFICULTY AT THE CANAL BAsIN.-A diff
fculty occurred at the canal basin this morning,
between the superintendent of the locks and
some of the boatsmen. No body was hurt
however and the affair yrs soon quleted.s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20
Failure.

l. PORTLAND, VT, July 20.--Wcston, the
pedestrian, failed to accomplish fifty miles in
eleven hours at Forest City Park on Saturday
last. Ills time was II hours, 81 minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

& BETHEL MEETING.-The bethel meeting on
the wharf at the foot of King street, yesterday
evening, was we'll attended, and the address
delivered there by the Rev j. B. Jones, was
listened to with marked attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

CANAL RECEIPT leceipts from tolls
on the Alexandria Canal forthe month Of June
exceeded So, 500. The descending trade was ::
Tobacco 3 tons; stone, wrought and rough, lob
perohes; cement, 100 TONS coal, 42267O7;;
limestone, IT'S tons !; number OF descending
boats; 1896. Ascending: Fish, 3 tons general
merchandise, I ton; salt, rs tons. The total
tonnage was Descending, 42,65S.O7; ascend
ing SOTO; making an aggregate Of a, 1877.
The slight interruption to the passage Of
boats into the river, caused by the arrangement
of a lock gate. has been .obviated, and boats
are now passing andrepassing rapidly. To-day
there are larger number Of boats in the basin
than we ever saw at any one time-presenting
most agreeable spectacle. -. 1872. -. -. =, ~;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-20

CoLoRED LUNATICs.-Henry Dorsey and
Willie Ann Baker, colored, from this city, were
delivered at Howard Grove Hospital, in Rich
mond, on Saturday last. 1850 -