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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON
UNIVERSITY, BALTIMORE, MD.-An advsr-
tisement will show the faculty, and the organi-
zation of this Medical School, and the adyan-
tages it holds out to students from the adjoin
ing States We are informed that 1t has
every facility for the thorough instruction OF
the young men who may attend the Lectures
of its Professors. Amongst these Professors we
notice the names OF young and active as we'll as
experienced and eminent physicians aud SUR
geons-Who would give tone and character to
any School. The professor of Descriptive and
Surgical Anatomy is DR.. G.. W. Chancellor,
formerly of this place, whose abilities aud 10
formation, are acknowledged by all who know
him. There are other familiar names of those
who will make mark in their career and who
will exert themselves to elevate their School to
the first rank among the medical institutions
OF the country, and to give to their students
complete medical aud surgical education.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

O., a. & NJ RAILRoAD.-We had the
pleasure, on Saturday morning last, of seeing
Mr.. John $. Barbour, the President and
MIR. Il. w. Vandegriit, the Superintendent o! the
O., A. & M. r. R., in Harrisonburg. These
gentlemen bring us the cheering intelligence
that our long wished for improvement that is
to give SO much additional lie and motion to
this portion Of the great Valley Of Virginia,
will soon be completed TO this place We I'M
derstand that arrangements are to be made at
once for the erection of a depot here, and th:
cars may be looked for with some degree OF
certainty carly in December indeed, strong
hopes are entertained by those who have the
work in charge, that the steam horse On
the finished road, may be seen in HarrlsunburE
by the 10th Of November, at which time the
next Annual meeting of the Directors will be
held in Alexandria. If SO, We will take the
cars at our own doors, instead of going for
that purpose to the smaller villages either
above or below US. The depot is to be a very
large and substantial one, ouz growing city and
noble, liberal country having by their Iiberaity
to this road entitled themselves 70 this commo-
dious building. We think We can assure the
people OF Rockingham that there is now sulfl
Gent lite, energy and ''piuck' In the manage
ment of this road to put Harrisonburg in con
nectiou by rail and steam with Alexandria
and points beyond, within the next three and a
half or four months To do this the Company
have plenty of money, and the necessary forces
will at once be added to those already employed
between hit. Jackson and Harrlsonburg.
We hope our farmers and others who need
money and who are willing to take greenbacka
will commence actively to deliver cross ties, so
that the President, Mr.. Barbour, Mr.. Super
lntendent Vandegritt, and Assistant En-
gineer, Major JohIson, may be lett somewhat
without excuse in case they fail to get here at
the early period promised. -RocliaghaDs I2eg
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MONIEE go MARINEE&
LIGHTHOUSE AT SMITHS POINT Va, MolIa
OF pOpuMAC RIVER, CHEsAPEAKE FAY.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
WAsInNGroN. D. c.. Aug. u. IsC8 J


OFFICE LIGHTHOUSE BOARD,
WAHuNGToN, d. g., Aug Is, 1868
Official notice is hereby given that Il screw
pile Lighthouse has beer erected ON Smith d.
Point ShOaI, mouth Of Potomac river.
The light viii be exhibited for the first ume
on the evening Of September 9, 1868. and every
evening thereafter, ut which time the light Yes
sci now marking the station, ~ well Us tho tenn
porary light vessel mOorcd close to the Llghl.
house for the protection Of the work during It:
progress, will be withdrawn.
The Lighthouse stands Oh the edge OF the
shoal, in II feet water, mean tide, with from
four to six faLhOms within $50 yards Of it t. the
eastward, and two iuthoms on the shOai extend
ing about one mile alI round from h W, by
westward to S w.
The iron work Of the foundation Is painted
red; the superstructure Is painted white.
The illuminating apparatus Is u ordGF rec
nelleus, showing u fixed white light, !lGmu-
mating the entire horizon.
The focal plane is elevated 50 feet above Or
binary sea level, and the light should De seen
in clear weather distance Of about II nau,cs.
miles.
a fog bell, TO be ruug by machinery ant ssjI..
ranged to be struck uniformly 1t Intervals ola
seconds, is attached to the Lighthouse o" Ns
eastern side.
Vessels passing up or down the bay or mt.
Potomac river, and having from II 10 II .9v'
draft Of water, may approach the LIGAlAo",'
safely 10 within u distance Of 20 yards. Fc-
sells Of heavier draft should give il u bTth ID.
one-third Of y mile BY order:
w. 3. SHUBHlCK, CE&ulaM-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

LoUDoUN COUNTY Quite ali excitement
was created ia llcc3burg on Tuesday. last by the
ahrl cry Of a bareheaded and coatless horse
man, who came daahing down Market street.
warning lockers on to get out oS the way; The
Johnny Gilpin was taken in charge by our
Sergeant and handed over to the Mayor who,
in turn, handed him over to Col. Nixon, j alIor.
NN!d Bourbon on the brain, was the cause Of
the cutlery. It appears he had taken I horse
in Waterford and rode to LeesbIrg without
permission He was pursued by Mr.. Charles
Brown, aud brought to halt in orr town
Much noise, but little damage done.
The weather has been very warm and dry
inr tie last two OF three weeks which will re-
clucc the corn crop Of this county. Some Of our
farmers have them pastures so scrloualy Injured
by the drought, as to find it difficult to Iced;
their stock. -LecsLwg Wash iogio"G0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

Po1soNs IN DAILY UsE-Pickles are often
poisoned by being scalded in brass or copper
kettles it makes them look green, but that
green renders them poisonous. Brass or con
per vessels ought not to be used for any pur-
pose, unless they are secured very brig :; it
is better for health to avoid their use Tor cook
ing purposes. Baress wash dishes ought never
to be used =; they cause sore eyes, etc. Water
is poisoned by being conveyed in lead pipes,
or standing 10 pals painted on the inside. Milk
is poisoned by using such pals Tor milking,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

Many persons believe that ifthe Radical lead
ers in this State persist in calling together the
defunct Convention" Gen Stoneman Will
prohibit the reassembling ofso mischievcus a
conclave. A dispatch from Richmond, how
ever, states that the ''Committec Of the Con-
vention,' have decided not to make call for
the meeting of the Convention, majority be-
ing opposed to it;-and, this, VIC suppose, ends
The matter.
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COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Aug 29.-Tbe mar.
ket this morning was fat and prices down
Flour quiet, and quotations only sustained O,
account ofIigbt stocks The offerings Of Wheat
reached 1861 bushels red, AID only l42 of white
The quality was inferior, the samples generally
tough, and very badly cleaned, and prices con-
sequently ruled low. Sales at $780, 175, $50, 1870
2l0, 212, 22O and 225; no really good, prime or
choice offered. Corn in fir dcnund, but re.
ceipLs light Sales Of white at l2G, and hi ed
at I2j; yellow 100. Rye in very limited re-
ceipt, with small sales at 1856 Offerings Of 8Cy
bushels Oats, most Of which sold at GO cents;
quality generally poor.
GEORGETOWN MAhKET--The Flour market
is dull, with limited supply Of all grades The
receipts Of Wheat during the week were % 8T5
bushels, chiefly, however, OF al interior quail,
ty, and, ~ lhe demand Is mainly Tor cnojce
lots. the prices Of last week have no. been main
tnined OF Corn 1850 bushels were offered this
week, the price Of which has improved some
what white bringing 10 yesterday, and ycI!ow
III
laden boats arriving quite Freely Flour,
Wheat, Cora, Red Stone, Bark. Wood, Lame
stono, and sundry other articles haVo Secn
beer received since our last issue. Inc quaAli-
ty Of Wheat now coming 10 this market Is con
si4erhb! &c ryetJp" Co"1'ler.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET The mar
ket al Drovers' Rest yesterday was wy lively,
though prices were not we'll sustained on
account Of the quality Of the stock. We quote
40 head Of Cattle at 81 70aT per 100 lbs gTos;
100 Sheep and Lambs at 3 %ga4 J0 per mead
Cows and Calves at S30aGU.
DAY l4ooDs TnADE.-Tle dry goods auction
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

CULpEPpER CIRCUIT CoURT.-Judge Wat
son commenced Special Term of his Court,
for this County. on the 2lst during which be
delivered long opinio4 in the Bcckham and
Bolts case, oismissing the c0mplalnant's bill
with costs, and fully vindicating the defendants,
Messrs Bolts & Stearns, from any wrong,
either from undue advantage or fraud in the
procurement of the contract for the sale Of
Auburn and furthermore that Mr.. Beckham
was fully competent to contract on tbs 18th OF
November, 1862 The opinion of the Judge
was listened to with great attention by the bar,
amongst whom was the late Attorney General
of Virginia, D. p Lucas, and others, who
were attending his Honor's Court on special
cases, removed from Fauquier The counsel
in the above case, were hlessrs b. II. Shack
eltord, J. NJ. Forbes, and Barbour & Grimsley
for the complananta, and Mes>ra. I. f. Hill,
and Cochran & Lewis for defendants, - CuDep-
De7 Observer
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FOREIGN News.


A Spanish revenue cutter, five miles off the
coast Of Carthagena, hailed the British yesse
Fanny, which hoisted the Eng lish ensign bu
the Spanish officers, suspected her to be &
pirate, announced that she was lawful prize
ordered her into the port Of Carthagen sent
the whole Of the crew at once to Jail, and de
tanned her until the certificates Of baptism Of
every man 10 the crew had been obtained from
Gibraltar, after which she was allowed to leave
and then the British Consul protested strongl J
against these proceedings,
The Pope has instituted severe measures
against the irail si5terhooI in his dominions,
on account of their having demoralized the
troops. Two weeks ago the Roman police made
a general raid on these miserable women, and
swept the whole body into prison or out of the
Roman States.
~ Rochefort, the editor of La Lanternc, a
French Opposition journal, has been sentenced
to thirteen months imprisonment and the pay
ment of foe Of ten thousand francs for vlo-
Rochefort he escaped to Belgium before the
sentence had been pronounced.
An immense meeting OF cabmen was held IN
London yesterday. But few cabs are to be seen
on the streets, which present an unusually soil
tary appearance. The meeting resolved to
issue protest against the conduct Of railway
com anies, and that partial strike should be-
gin at once, which is to become general if the
terms demanded are not granted in week.
Official information from Bokhara states that
the Emir has made treaty with Russia, &C
cepting the terms offered by the Imperial Gov
eminent, and the Russian troops have vacated
Samarcland.
Later adviceS have been received from japan.
Tie country is still in an unsettled condition.
The Elikad3 has driven The rebels to the
North toroi 81 troops still guard the city Of
\ okohama
A NEW THING IN PoLITICs. The Chicago
Times contains an Ac:ountS bf the latest novelty
in the political world The Athenians them
selves, 'avidi sovarum as they were, would
have opened their eyes at this. Think of five
hundred ladies on horseback riding in Demo
cratic procession no wonder the men are en-
thusiastic in the cause OF free government,
when the women are thus aroused to patriotic
effort:
GA telegram from the State Of Iowa, recount
ing the enthusiasm and success of several
Democratic demonstrations, says OF one, that
there were five hundred ladies on horseback in
the procession The States were also represen-
ted hy thirty-six young girls, dressed in red,
white and blue The attractions We're SO great
that the number Of people who assembled was
not less than 10000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29
I(}OMMUNICATED.

The newspapers report that Gen. Robt. f.
Ice, Gen. Rosecrans, and others, met recently
at the White Sulphur Springs, one OF the OBJ
jccts Of the meeting being 10 let the people oil
the North know that the Sousherner5 are will,
ing TO have Glove for the Old flag yet and
want to see it wave to the breeze, representing
the freedom of the nation, and EQUAL RIGHTS
Of all the STATES This believe the great wish
Of the mass Of the Southern people. In union
there is strength. Thcrcupoh let us unite. Let
the past be the past. But in order that the
Constitution be sustained and the nation be
preserved, the radical party must be defeated.
There is nothing but disunion in what they do.
May the people see the leaders as they are, and
defeat their political party, and let our flag
once more represent 4 united asSembage or
States, in one great Republic.
SOUTHERNER.
. WARRENTON. Va, Aug. 2Sth, 1865
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

THE LATE PRIZE FIGHT. - Tirginia has again
been made the scene Of one Of these dlSgrace-
full affairs These things were unknown on
Virginia soil until the dcca pitation Of Virgin
ia as State, and her authority subordinated
TO that of q District, under Governor very far
from her choice.
We are glad to learn that Gen. Stoncman
was duly mindful Of the responsibility OF his
position, and that he took such precautions as
would have prevented any such dlsgracenI
scene within striking distance Of Irederlcks-
burg. Of course it was not to be expected
with the small force under him, that the Com
mandant of this post, Major Burnett, could
patrole the Potomac river Tor one hundred and
fifty miles
We understand that this officer was in direct
communication with Aqua Greek, and that a
locomotive stood at the depot here, with steam
I'D, ready to transport the command at this
place to the Greek, or any contiguous point, in
the event Of the Prize Fighters appearing In
that quarter.
The fight is overt that cannot now he iruStrat-
ed; but does there not remain something yet to
be done by those who hold the high places OF
authority in Virginia?
When criminal escapes from justice Ii Is
usual to issue a rcquisition upon the Governor
of the State to which he has He'd. What IS to
prevent Il requisI'ion from being served by
Gov" Wells upon the Governor OF Mary
land, or The Gov. Of any other State to which
these men have fed, arrest the principals, and
bring them back to Virginia; where they may
be tried for an iofracton of her laws? il is
this winking after the act which lures 90 prize
fighting. If not arrested at the time, they 90
scot free
Let Cen Stouemau vindicate the fan fame
Of Virginia, by taking the initiative steps which
will lead to the arrest Of the principals in the
late fight. If this is done promptly, and the
trial is pushed with efficiency, we shall have no
more prize fighting in Virginia. -fredc17chs
burg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

The Washington Chronicle says that & tele-
gram was received yesterday from the y. D.
Marshal for the Southern district OF Florida,
addressed to Attorney General Evarts, stating
that applications for writs of hGbcaS corpus
had been made to the u. S. Judge for that
district, in favor of Mudd, Spangler, and Ar
mold, now confined at the Dry Tortugas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

G. W. Butzz, formerly . rather notorious
parsonage in Norfolk, and who left there and
went to England, in connection with some
"Gold and Silver Mining Co.. or other, has
lately re-appeared in Norfolk, having left Eng
land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

The Director of the Bureau of Statistics es
Inmates that there are held by foreigners il
Europe, American securities to the value 0
5000, 600, 900. .....,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

The Clarke county Journal says: From
all parts of our county we hear complaints OF
the effect CT the long drought upon the corn
crop. In many portions of the county not one
bushel will be raised We have not had rain
enough since June to wet the roots OF the corn.
In counties around and adjoining Clarke they
have had fine seasons and the corn looks ooua-
narativelY well. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

CULpEPER COUNTY. j. j. Halsey and 4.
G. Willis, Executors OF Isaac Willis: dec d.,
sold On the 18th inst, Que tract Of land, con-
tai0ing 2022 acres at S2j. per acrc--John
Willis, purchaser And one tract Of Is acres
at S35.@ per acrc--P. A. Spottswood, purch-
ascr. Both tracts without buildings, and lying
near Rapid Ann Station,
Mc@sss Hill & BUrnard, Commissioners Of
thc Circuit Coutt Of CuIpeppf, sold on Satur-
day. the 18Th inst, the house and lot formerly
occuried by Mr. Ed. !. Ercemcn az resi-
dcncr, for seven thousand dnllar:, Jamc5 Bar
bom, esq, purchaser This we consider a
good sale, az it will cost at least one thousand
dollars to make the necessary repairs.
On account Of a recent order, the head
quarters Of 1t. " Ii. Tinal, have been
changed from this Place to Warent0n.-C"'
pepper Observer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

1t is stated that u. S. troops will be sent to
Charleston, as precautionary measure, to be
used, Unnecessary, in obedience to the instruc-
tons heretofore given from the War Depart
ment. We hope there will be no need for
frannS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

WASHINGTON ITEMS. Gen: Meade arrived
here on Thursday night and had long inter
views With the President and Secretary ocno-
field He leaves for Philadelphia.
Georgiana Schureman had further hearing
yesterday in regard to the treasury note larceny,
The case was continued. It is ascertalned thaG
more Of the notes than were at first supposed
have been put in circulation.
The action OF the trustees OF the puOnc
schools, in resolving to dispense hereafter with
the services OF married female teachers, creates
considerable feeling amongst the class affected
and their friends.
An alteration occurred on Thursday between
two business men, Mr.. 4, K. shepherd and j.:
G. NaylOr A personal collision took place and
Mr. NaylOT was hit over the head with piece
OF brass and badly hurt. Mr.. Shepherd sur
rendered himself 10 the police authorities and
the case will be investigated.
The corporation Of Washington having sued
Mr.. Thornton Smith to recovery $78 for wharf
age on the canal, the justice before whom the
case was tried has decided that plaintiff cannot
recover, as it has not complied with the require
ment OF the act of Congress and kept at least
Tour feet of water in the canal at all times.
Judgment Tor the defendant and the corpora
ton mu!cird in the costs.
In the area between the poltico Of the nor b
crn FROM Of the Treasury building and the side
walk on Pennsylvania avenue i fine fountain Is
in process Of construction, which bids fair to
eclipse any ornament Of the kindin this section
Of the country.
The statement that L seVen-hlrty note has
lately been presented at the Treasury Tor re-
demption is denied at the Department, where,
it is stated, no countcrfcits have been prcsen.
ted for several months, and those were readily
detected.
The Young Mems Christian Association
have undertaken to prepay all letters that arc
dropped into the Washington city postottlc&
without the proper stamps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

Vermont and Maine have been giving Radl-
cal majorities, for the last four years, running
up from 1000 to $1,000 majority each. We
shall see, in Maine, if there will be any reduc-
ton this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29

In view OF Cen Hunters late card, about
Mrs. Surralt's case, and other. Developments
which have been made, the Richmond Dis
patch asks, chow did it happen that she was
hung ?" Yes! That's the question. A fnll
explanation of the matter ought to be given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-08-29
Fairfax CO, aug 29-laWts

COMMISSIONER SALE Pursuant to q
y decree Of the County Court Of Fairfax co =,
entered ut February Court, 1863. the rnder,
signed, Commissioner. named III said decree
will, Oh MONDAY, The 2lst day OF September,
1863, that being Court day. in front Of tho Court
House door Of Fairfax county, sell IL the high-
est bidder, tho undivided interest-beng one
third-of George ". Downs in and to Il tract
of land, lying in the county OF fairfax, about
two mile: from Spring Vale. and adjoining the
lands Of ohm Gunnall ard others. Said tract
contains 200 acres, being the same land OF which
Benjamin Downs died seized
TEkM5-One fourth cash. and the residue
IN three equal 'nsta lments at G. T. and l8 months
with interest from day Of sale, to be secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser, and retention Of the
title until the last payment is made Costs Of
conveyance and stamps to be paid by the pQr-
chaser. THOS. MOORE, C3mn'r. of Sale.
Fairfax CO., aug. I9-lawts
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WARRENToN, VA, Aug. 2Sth, 1868.

r ARGE SALE OF VALUABLE LAND,
IL IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA,--By viz
tue Of u decree Of tho Circuit Court Of Fairfax
county, rendered ut June term. 1860, and fur
thor decree at June term, 1866, in the cause Of
S. NJ Balls Administrator vs.. w, w. Ball.
and of o decree Of said Court rendered 1T June
term, 1860, and Il further decree at June term,
1868, in the cause Of w. r. Mcfarland vs.. S.
H. Balls Admir-, the undersigned, Commits
sonor, named in said decrees will sell, on
MONDAY, the 2I2t day Of September. 1868
Court day in front Of the Court House Of SAID
NINE HUNDRED iCRES OF VALUA-
BILE LAND,
living on the Georgetown and Leeshurg Turn
pike, seven miles from Georgetown.
This land will be sold in lots Of 50 to l20
acres, and is of very lino quality, well adapted
to the growth Of grass, and nil the usual crops.
1t is all we'll watcrcd and part wooded I'M
proycmentS poor. 1t adjoins the lands of Com,
Jones, Jamos 4. Nelson and others, and will
be shown to persons desiring to purchase by
parties residing on it. 4 plat Of the land may
also be seen st the Law Office Of DulAny q
Ball, Prince street. Alexandria. Or ut Fairfax
Court House.
TERMS-Ono.tenih cash, and the residue N
three equal instruments 81 g. II and Is months,
with interest, to be secured By retention OF the
title till the last payment is made, and the cash
payment to be forfeited on failure Of the pur-
chusers TO complete their tito.
VIM. II. DULAEY,
COmm'r. of Sale