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ROCKS & STATIONERY.
MORE BOOKS, PAPER, &C., JUST TO
lN HAND.
WHAT SORT OF BOOKS?


BLANK BOOKS, to be sure such as Led
gers, Journals. Day Books, Cash Books, Sales
Books, Letter Copying Books, Check Books,
in fact almost anything you can name IN the
Blank Book lire, and at prices to suit all who
can be suited.
from the smallest N ote to the largest size Legal
Cap and at prices varying according to quail
Also ENVELOPES to match, of any color,
size or quality, in general use, at small ad-
vance on manufacturers prices, by the box or
thousand, or single package.
And as to PAPER BAGS and FLOU +
SACKS, you need not 60 any farther. or you
may fare q great deal worse. My prices are
uniform, and challenge a comparison with
any price list in the United States.
WRAPPING PAPER is another specially
in nv business, more particularly the various
grades OF Tissue and Manila, which 1 have di,
rect from the Richmond and other mills, and
at prices about equal to old newspapers, and
much more decent, Pm sure. ..,
Besides all the above can furnish you Cot
ton, Flax and Jute Wrapping Thread.
In fact have on hand and am prepared to
furnish anything you want in t! Q Blank Book,
Paper and Stationery department., as we'll as
Paper Bags, Flour Sacks, Sheet Music, and
lots of other things which would nearly ill 1hc
Gazette if were TO give each name.
Call and see for yourself, and think you Il
buy after you learn my prices otherwise L
charge nothing for showing my goods.
r. JOHN h. PARROTT,
,,h 1917 Oar King G, Water SIS A leXa Va.
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GAZETTE.
FRIDAY EVENING. MARCH ,ls.

sas AssTAIE OF VENGEANCE. In 1861 hume
ro Is family of The name of Porter was muir
deredat Redwood, Minnesota, by the Indians
OF this family, consisting Of parents, brothers
and sisters and more distant relatives, but one
survivor . MAS a lefftta SON He took solemn
oath oath Of vengeance against the Indians. How
:heg has keptit, is, thus told by the Dubuque
Times sIsln six years young Porter has, alone,
and with the assistance Of nothing but his
trusty rifle, sent to the happy hunting grounds
the souls Of one numbered and eight Indian
braves. He carries with him piece OF cane
brake, about twelve inches in length, and
whenever heskills. an Indian, he makes a notch
in this One hundred and eight notches are
now to he counted on the piece of cane alluded
to, the last one being cut on Christmas, 1866
Surely young Porter: has, been an avenging Ne
mesis on the footsteps OF those who slaught-
cred isjkindred. The Indians killed embrace
representatives from nearly every tribe on the
plains. By night and BY day. he has followed
them, through the trackless forests, over des-
ert;vastes, by the mountain side, sand In the
lonely glen, has he pursued his victims, until
the crack Of the rife and the death yell pro-
claimed that another red skin had been sent to
his final account and stated With blood the ven.
geanee of his pursuer. Porter has not passed
through all these perilous scenes unscatEed.
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NOMMIS IONE.RS1 SAiLE:..

By virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, Va, rendered at the November
term, 1867, Of said court, in the suit Of Dennis
Johnston, Admir-. of John R. Johnston, VS.. 10
slab Willard and others, the undersigned, Com
msseners Of Sale, appointed by said decree,
will offer for sale, at public auction, on SAL
URDAY the 18th day of March, 1868 at II
M, in front Of the Mayors Office, in the city: OF
Alexandria, Va, -.,-....-;,i ~
lst. All that undivided moiety of TRACT
known as WEST GROVE,"' and containing
$500 acres, which was conveyed by John, H.
Johnston and wife to Samuel r. Johnston.
I'd. Should the said undivided moiety not
sell for enough to satisfy the amount, required
by the complainant in said suit and specified
in said decree, the undersigned will then offer
for sale the other undivided moiety belonging to
Geo. Johnston.
= TERMS ue-tenth Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal instalments at 6, II and IS months from
tho day of sale, with interest; the purchaser to
give bonds for the deferred payments, with
good personal security, and the title to the
property to- be retained as security for these
payments. - 80 S. FERGUSON BEACH.
H. ~~s ALB ERT STUART. .
'' E Commissioners Of Sale.
Fairfax county, feb lO-eots g.. -.-..-. u.
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BY authority Of a deed of trust, dated July 7,
1860, from the Piedmont and Valley Agricul-
tural Society, the undersigned will sell, infront
ofthe Mayors Office, in the city Of Alexandria,
On MONDAY, the 10th day OF March next, at
LAND, situated in the county, of 1Alexandria,
near the city, on the west side of: the land now
owned by Frederick Lloyd. (formorly Angus
McDonald'sl on the south by a Ten acre lot
owned by Richard II. Lee; on the east BY, the
land Of kell, and on the north by the lands of
VIM. Gregory and others 49,
TERMS-One fourth cash the residue in 6,
8 and II months, in equal instalments, with in.
terest from the day Of sale; the deferred pay
ments to be secured by the bonds OF the pur-
chaser, and deed Of trust upon the premises
feb A-eOts g. +. LEE, Trustee
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:. Il4 I:lat. ROBERT s. AfSH!B1,
mar 9-eots - -. =: - Trusted.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF ,VALUA-
lllRIE IIAN DtIN FAIRFAX COUNTY. II


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF XALUA-
CBLE LANDtIN FAIRFAX COUNTY, !
By virtue of decree Of, the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered at its November
term, 1867, of said Court, in the suit of Barnes
Administrator VS.. J. 81. Barnes, &C., the un-
dersigned, Commissioners named IN SAID decree,
will, on the 16TH DAYlOF MARCH, 1868, that
being the first day; of~the County Court offer,
at public sale, in front of the Court House Of
said county, "a TRACT OF LAND, containing
1914 acres. This land is the farm lately occupied
by Mrs. Sarah Barnes. being the same assigned
her as dover in the division of her hus Stands,
the late John Barnes, real estate. It has there
on comfortable DWELLING HOUSE, fsssA
with the usual outbuildingsian abundance kIlla
of wood excellent water, under q good state of
cultivation, and lies about one mile from the
D. s. A. r.. r., and II miles from Fairfax Sta
ton, and about the same from Sangster's. This
farm is valuable, and offers great Undue ements
to persons DESTROYS to invest-in real estate, be
ing the most productive farm in that nelghD Dor
hood. : ..T"jfgl.. = ,,.IET...E c.. =
+ TERMS OF SALE. as prescribea by the
Court :-One-fourth Of the purchase money IN
at the risk of the purchaser, should nc fall to
complete his purchase, upon confirmation by
the Court; the residue ip three equal payments
at six, twelve and eighteen months, with inter .1
est from the day ofsale, to: be secured by, the
title until the last payment is made. Cost Of
conveyance and stamps at the expense Of the
purchaser. j.. :,'i,s M. u. iBA LII. -
I4.r4-.: ;.},l4 " THOS. MOORE.
:.iiE Il Commissioners Of Sale.
IT,; un}u fol, ID . ND
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NEW BOOKS FOR THE FARM.

i
Gardening for Profit In the Market and
Family Garden, by Peter G.. Henderson. H.
Illustrated. Price $l.50.
Draining for Profit and Draining for Health,
by G. E. Warning, jr. Illustrated. Sl.60.
The Grape Culturst, q Treatise on the Guilt
walton of the Native Grape New edition. IL
Illustrated. By Andrew Fuller. ,S1.50.
The Small Fruit Culturist, by Andrew s..
Fuller Beautifully illustrated. Sl5O.
.si>@ STANDARD WORKS.:
Langstroth on the Honey Bee. Cloth. 81.
Mason's Farrier and Stud Book. $3.50
Youat6 and Martin on the Management and
Diseases of Cattle Sl.50.
Youatt on the Horse, with a Treatise on
Draught. 50.
i. Sheer, Husbandry, with an account Of tho
Diifegent. Breeds &c By Henry s. Randall Illus
The illustrated Horse Doctor, an accurate &C
count of the various diseases to which the equine
race are subjected with the last modes of treat
ment, and the requisite prescriptions written in
plain English. Illustrated with moro than
400 engravings and cuts l large VOL, cloth.
Price 1926.
Just received and for sale by =. ...,..,..
R. BELL, Bookseller,
1..." ".'''~.. '..' 81, King street.
Sent by mail, free of postage. at the mar ed
prices. marc
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NAS AND STEAM FITTING. ..-...
........-...., WIN. COGAN,
...... H.. No. Is, North Royal street, .-...
Has constantly On hand a large and complete
assortment of ,. .......,-
90. CHANDELIERS, ...
.... BRACKETS .5...-
. ~-u... .. -.- ...... HASPS, .. .........-..-
h. :.....- = ~ -. PENDANTS, .....,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
E.. LIGHTS IN VARIETY,
.PORCELAINS, PHOTOGRAPH, MICA and
..-... OTHER SHADES.
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES.
STEAM PIPE, CAGES, COCKS, VALVES,
and everything in the Steam Fitting Line
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished and
fitted up with Gas in the most substantial and
elegant manner. ., %. .....
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c, prompt
ly and faithfully executed; all at prices which
will give satisfaction NH 8-tf
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CONFESSION MERCHANTS.

RICHARD W. AVERY. +. J. DAVIDSON.
\ VERY & DAVIDSON ~
II Successors to Henderson Avery,)
GROCERS, LIQUOR AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 226, King street, corner of Alfred
ALEXANDRIA, VA. -....
Dealers in Butter, Lard, Salt, Fish, Flour Ba-
con, Coffee, Tea Sugar, SC. Country Produce
taken in exchange for Merchandise, or sold on
Commission at lowest rates. feb ~
ALBERT Il. SKINNER, J. NEWTON HAKPER,
late of n ew York. Virginia. r.
4 LBERT T. SKINNER s. CO.,
"A Successors. to }. Newton Harper Co..
GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Dealers in AGRICULTURAL MACHlE f.
. RY, GRAIN, PRODUCE, &c.
SOUTHERN DEPOT FOR WOODS PRIZE
REAPERS AND MOWERS.
WAREHOUSES;, 10 and y, s. UNION ST,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Give their personal attention to the sale Of all
articles of merchandise consi sned to them.
All orders filed with promptnc5s. ..,--
feb 1S-tf H.. .--- -..- .s- .. ~ .-
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Fairfax county, feb lO-eots

VIkGINIA:-Atr rules held in the Clerks
Y Office of the Circuit Court of Prince Will
liam county, on. the I'd day of March, 1868,
Francis a. T. Davis, plaintiff, against Clara
McNair and her husband, whose name is un-
known; Stephen McNair, Fred. McNair, Hen
ry McNair, Robert McNair, Dolph McNair,
George w. Brent and Francis j. Cannon, Sher-
if of Prince William county, Sheriff Admir-. of
John McNair, deceased defts: In chancery-
amended bill.
The object of this suit is to attach a certain
tract ofland, ~ ing in Prince William CO., a.,
and subject it to the payment of 8 note executed
by John McNair to Francis A. T. Davis :; said
tract of land having been conveyed by said Nc
Nair to George w. Brent to secure the payment
of said note. ss1r -
The defendants, Clara McNair and her hus-
band, whose name is unknown Stephen Nc
Nair, Fred. McNair, Henry McNair, Robert
McNair and Dolph McNsir not having entered
their appearance and given security according
to the act of Assembly and the rules of this
Court, and it appearing by affidavit that they
not residents Of this State, it is ordered that
the said defendants appear here within ono
month after due publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
in this suit; and that q copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette, 3
newspaper published in the city Of Alexandria
once a week for four successive weeks, and post
ed at the front door of the Court House of this
county. A copy-teste. >..=~. :.
JOHN CAMPER, CLERK:
Brett s. Wattles and Nicol, P. O.. -.
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fOHN Fl. PARRO1T,
j ~,1',,.,. - ALEXANDRIA. VA..-

fOHN H. PARRO1T,
j. ~1-.,. - ALEXANDRIA. VA.
Dealer in BEA NIX BOOKS,
o''','' - '--''' ''''-'.' WRITING PAPER,
Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags, Envelopes,
Inks, Gum Mucilage,
Gold, Albata and Steel Pens, ~. b..
Wrapping Irvine,
in short everything comprised under the term
Stationery for the Office, School Room and
Counting House. o,,o
pieces on hand.) The only stock Of usic ever
gotten UP here. III 80
- Violins, Guitars, Flutes Banjos, sc.
The very best Italian aud other strings for
Guitars, Violins &C., and musical Instruments,
generally Terms cash.
Also sole agent horo for the Richmond and
Manchester, Va. Paper Mills ,+
Any sizes and weights of Wrapping and
Printing Papers furnished st short notice, upon
satisfactory terms. -.-.'..'..'. ." .' oct 1T
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GARDEN SEEDS!
U E2s.s%: GARDEN SEEDS ~.
- = :. -.E..;. -. D.. GARDEN SEEDS -.

=, -. 49, -. GARDEN SEEDSl
3 stock this year will be large, varied and com
plete, with Foreign Seeds of my own importa
ton, from the most reliable Seedmen of
England and France, and American Seeds.
from the most experienced Seedsmen of this
country. All of which warrant fresh and
genuine. - - - 1,.
G8> Fruit and Ornamental Trees furnished
to. order. ~ 5i-l@g So
i I also deal extensively in Clover and Timothy
Seed, Orchard, Herd and Kentucky Blue
Grass, Sc, and during the season receive large
quotations.
~ 100 bushels prime Western and Penn
sylvanis Glover Seed in store
80 ~. HERBERT BRYANT,
feb 5-tf No rs, King street.
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MAIL LINE FROM .- --
II ALEXANDRIA TO WINCHESTER
THROUGH TN ONE DAY.


e[FA%A Coaches will leave Alexandria
1865 every TUESDAY, THURSDAY
and SATURDAY (untl further notice. at three
o'clock a. M, arriving al, WINCHESTER on the
same days at p. NJ, reaching Upperville at 2
p. M, in time for dinner.
Leave Winchester on WEDNESDAYS,
FRIDAYS and SUNDAYS, at 8 O clock a. M,
reaching Alexandria at I o clock p. m. same
days, in time to connect with the cars and boats
for Washington and the North.
This line connects with the line from Pied
mont Station to Upporville, going and return
ing. -. 49,.
The proprietor gives his personal supervision
to the entire route, and will employ none but
the comfors of all who may favor him, he hopes
to merit the patronage heretofore SO literally
bestowed. ...
OFFIcEs-Aexsndria, Mansion House; Win
chester, Taylor's Hotel. ~.
.-..-... ?. ...-...- VIM. WHALEY,
g ie 29.tf PrOnretOr
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raOUDOUN LAND AND :
; VALUABLE MILL SEAT

10 !" - VALUABLE MILL oEAI ......
- :"'l'.''l' are FOR SALE l...,., .... :.:.-.
Pursuant to a decree of tho Circuit Court of
Loudoun county, rendered. ON the 22d Of Octo-
Der, 1860, in the case Of Israel Warner and otfl-
ers, plaintiffs, against George Kephart and 9TH
ers, defendants, and by the consent Of the sal q
George Kephart, given in writing, the under
signed Commissioners, named in said Decree
will proceed, on
MONDAY, tho 18Th day Of April, 1868,
being the first day ofthe County Court Of Lou
doun, in front of the Court House, in Leesburg,
at u O. clock NJ, to sell, At public auction to
the highest bidder, the, following described
REAL ESTATE, situated in said county of
Loudoun, in the State of Virginia, to wit H..
,.j:i THE TRACT. OF LAND AND.
IA ,s..is.34.j. MILL. SEAT, IL. ,4- ~
containing 81 acres This is the tract on which
the ELIZABETH MILLS, (now burned DOWN
formerly stood, :and is exceedingly valuable y It
lies on Goose Creek, near its mouth, within /!
niles of - lift lock on the Chesapeake q Ohio
Canal :. The water-powcr Is amply sufficient TO
drive four pair of.liNe feet burrs it has right
of way to the river. and -four can be tn ken from
the mill door to Georgetown and Alexandria,
for II cents per barrel sThereis q good brick
miller's house and other out-bulldings, and Is
we'll adapted for all manufacturing purposes.
a. THE COTTON FARM, !
containing about 843 acres Of land, bounded for
about a mile By the Potomac river, opposite to
the Chesapeake = Ohio Canal, within one mile
of the above named Mill Scat !: and within 2!
miles of the '..Farrnwell Depot," on the A leS9n-
dria; Loiilldoyn and Hampshire Railroad. Tho
landis ofgood quality "a part Of it river bot
tom, with about 400 acres Of good Tin BER IN
one body. The, improvements Area
..z COMFORTABLE DWELLING.
a new Switzor Barn. Corn House Dairy, Smoke
House and Carriage House, and Spring; Of
never failing water near the house.
TEEMS-Ten per cent Of the purchase me-
ey TO be paid in cash, on the day Of sale, Us :.
deposit, to be forfeited If the purchaser fails to
complcL6 his purchase-tho residue OF the pur
chase money to be paid Us follows One bird
on The confirmation Of The sale BY the Court
one-third in one year: from tho day of sale; and
the remaining third in two years from the day
Of sale; the purchasers to give their bonds for
the deferred enstalments bearing interest from
the day of sale, aad the title to be retained as
security for their payment.
Persons DESTROYS OF examining the land will
please call on MIR. George Kephart,at Belmont,
adjoining tho land offered for sale.
~. MATTHEW HARRISON.
.-J .... .....,.... JOHN JANNEY.
80. j. i. R1NKER, Auc'r,.... ...l Commissioners.
Lecsburg, feb 20-eots .-...t ,... .-.'
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Brett s. Wattles and Nicol, P. G..
nar2-1aW4W $50

pOsTARs RAT.ExTERMTNAT0R, BUCK
I } thorn Salve, Insect Powder, Corn Solvent,
Bishop Pills, Cough Remedy, and Bitter Sweet
and Orange Blossom, just received and for sale
at low prices, by the dozen, by Il
NH 6 E. S. LEADBEATER q co.
nURE OLD RYE WH1sKEY-a superior
Il article for medicinal purposes,f9rr, sale by
mar =. Y. MILD = Ny.
pLASTER--25O. tons SOFT PLASTER I'm
r. lots to-suit urehasers, for sale BY, -,
jan 81 B. 81. LAMBERT.
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EANCY GOODS AND NOTIONSG .=
L FANCY GOODS AND, NOTIONS |!
CHI A K L E.S W. @ REEN
NO. g. KING STREET,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fancy and
White Goods, Dress and Tailors Trimmings,
Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods, Ribbons,
Hosiery, Gloves, Zephyr Worsteds, Shirt Be-
SONS, Rulings, Combs, Notions, &c.
The following Goods receive special attention,
and stock kept full throughout the year, viz:
Hoop Skirts, Corseta, Gents White Shirts,
Travelling Bags Umbrellas, SC, all Of which
will be sold to WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
BUY RS at the lowest market prices:
= .s, CHARLES W GREEN,
mar4- No. Gs, King street.
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PUBLIC SALE OF LAND IN FAIRFAX
COUNTY, VA -

By virtue of deed Of trust from SAM. Gil
undersigned as Trustee, therein named, will
sell, at public auction, in front Of the Mayors
Office, in the city Of Alexandria, Va, at II M
on ATURDAY, the 18th day Of April, 1868. .
TRACT OF LAND, containing TWO HUN
said county of Fairfax, and which was convey
ed to the said Samuel Gillingham by decd Of
bargain and sale: from Samuel g.. Williams an d
wife, dated the 7th day oftJanuary,;1S6l Both
of said deeds are duly of record in the Clerk IS
Office Of the County Court Of Fairfax county,
Va. ~ A. more particular description of said
property will be given at the time and place Of
sale. y II 4 :. 'l|-@ts -. q r.
Terms ofSale Cash. :! 49,.
- zGS@. IlIII ROBERT s. AfsHBl'Y,
= '1nar'o-aots ..---' - Trusted
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Auction SALES.

GALE OF THE REAL ESTATE OF JAS.
y .VANSANT, DECD.-Under authority of
decree of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county, Va rendered in the suit Of pansant,
trustee, VS. Vansants devisees l will sell, as
Commissioner of said Court, at public auction,
in front Of the Mayors Office, in the city Of Al
exandria, Va, at IL M, on THURSDAY, tho
I'd day Of April next, the following property,
late James Vansants in said city:
The STORE and Lot No ~ b ki1 nyo street
has front of about SO feet, l04 inches, and ex-
tends back to the middle Of the square, -
2. The two DWELLING HOUSES, No; II
and No. 10 north Washington street. This
property has O front Of about34 feet, ncheSS,
and depth. Of about 96 feet, II inches, with
to an annual rent charge OF, SIS. ,.as.c.
:TERMS-One-fourth Of the purchase money
to be paid down., on day of sale; the residue IN
three equal instalments at q, 8, and II. months
respectively from day4ot sale, with lnterest-the
deferred instalments TO be secured by the bonds
of the purchaser, with. good personal security,
the title to be retained as further security for
their payment, and tho property to be resold at
purchasers risk, on default in payment OF the
whole or any portion4of~the- purchase money as
= 80 00'0 ''',' - S. FERGUSON BEACH,
e NH ll-eots {, -! - .a.is'I Commissioner
COMMISSIONERS. SALE OF REAL Es-
sC1TATE IN THE CITY OF -ALEXAN
DRIA, VA.-Under authority Of a decree Of
the County Court Of Alexandria county, Vai,,
rendered At the March term, 1868 in the case Of
Addison Bowdcn and others complainants vs.
Cecilia Gibson and others, defendants, the un-
auction, in front OF the. Mayors. office in the
city of Alexandria, Va, at II o'clock m, on
SATURDAY, the 2lst day Of March, 1868, q
LOT OF GROUND, with a. two-story Gss
FRAME DWELLING thereon, situated a:i
on the west side of Royal, between Duke AND
Wolfe steets, in the city of. Al exapdrla. beng
+ TER MS-Ten.per cent Of the purchase moneE
in cash, and the residue in equal ipstalments at
three and six months from day Of; sale, with IN
terest-secured by the bonds Of tho purchaser,
with good personal security, the title to be re-
tanned until the purchase money is fully paid.
IG:,Iy - s..j.s-l a..FRANCIS h SMITH.
.,.jl:,l.:; sod :..4d CHARLES E.. STU ART,
i NH ll--eOts III LII. :: -.--. Commlsslonors
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Auction SALES.
.HERIFFS SALE.

By virtue of warrant of distress for rent,
against Edwarl May in favor of First National
Bank, and to me directed, I shall sell, for cash,
to the highest bidder, on the premises, at Lib
erty Hall, OF FRIDAY, the 18th instant, at II
O'Clock a. M, precisely, a lot Of STAN DARD
MEASURES, BINS, new and old two bushel
SACKS, &C., &C.. seized to satisfy said writ.
NH 3-eo5tif JAS. M. STEUART, Sheriff.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE IN THE CITY OF ALEXAN-
DRLA, VA.-Under authority of decree of
the County Court of Alexandra county, Va,
rendered at the March term, 1868, in the case
of Addison Bowden and others, compliments,
VS.. Cecilia Gibson and others, defendants, the
undersigned, Commissioners, will sell, at public
auction, in front of the Mayors office, in the
city Of Alexandria, Va, at II o'clock M, On
SATURDAY, the 21st day of March, 1868, a
LOT OF GROUND, with two, story fzz=S
FRAME DWELLING thereon, situated Eslzn
on the west sideof Royal street, between Duke
and Wolfe, in the city of Alexandria, being the
property of the late Keverdy J :. Bowden
TERMS-Ten per cent of the purchase mo n
ey in cash, and theresidue in equal instalme9ts
attthree and six months from the day OF sale,
with interest, secured by the bonds OF the pur-
chaser with good personal security and the IT,
tie to be retained until the purchase money Is
fully paid r. FhA = - S ~ G aPT H.
,ar-
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: AMPS, LAMP GOODS & OIL.

--z-. WIN. COGAN, .
3 = - 80 =. - 15 North Royal Street, Il
offers for sale Lamps in great variety, from the
little Tom Thumb. to the most magnificent Par
lor Lamp; Cut, Ground and Plain Globes;
Chimney5, all kinds and sizes, Brushes, Wick,
sonable prices, Especial attention is called to
large lot of Stand Lamps ust received, purcha-
led at extremely low figures, and offered at cor
responing rates. All who want real bargains
in handsome Psrlor and Table camps had bet
ter come quickly. ~ NH s-tf
s.Y&HE HoUsEKERPER's FRIEND
"KEYES ERASI TALLOW SOAP"
a new article, for,sale by
feb % = TAT King street.
DECEIVED TODAY
H. 2hhds. good Brown Sugar Golden
Syrup,13 sacks Rio, Laguyra and Sabanilla Cof-
fees for sale low, by ~
NH 5-tf j. C. MILBURN,