Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-02-01

BANKRUPTCY. - tOr tac INFORMATION vi a'i
concerned it is ated that the following list ot
exemptions is made for the Lene6t OF those who
avail themselves Of The provisions oil the bank
rupt Law.
The necessary household and kitchen furni-
ture, and such other articles and necessarles OF
such bankrupt as the said assignee shalt desg-
nate and set apart, having reference IN the
amount to the family, condition and clrcum-
stances OF the bankrupt, but altogether not to
exceed in value, in an any case, the sum Of five
hundred dollars:
| And also the wearing apparel Of such BANK
rupt and that of his wife and children
And the uniform, arms and equipments OF
any person who is or has been a soldier IN the
militia Or in the service of the United States
And such other property as now Is, or here
after shall be exempted from attachment, or
seizure, or levy on execution by the laws OF the
United States
Aud such other property not included IN the
foregoing exceptions as is exempted from levy
and sale upon execution or other process Or
| order of any court by the laws OF the State IN
which the bankrupt has his domicle at the
| time of the commencement Of the proceedings
in bankruptcy, to an amOInt not exceed ing
| that allowed by such Safe exemption laws IN
force in the year eighteen hundred aud sixty
| four. .E. -
Under the exemption Of the State laws the
bankrupt is entitled to still further heuett, but
| Notwithstanding, many persons, We Believe are
| prevented from going Into bankruptcy III con
sequence of the expense attending the step.
| The better way to do beyond doubt, Is Tor
every man who is unable to pay his debts, al d
who sees but little prospect OF 30 dong at an
| early date. to comprbmlSe with MS creators
| and free himself from the incubus. upon him.
Should his creditors decline to release him,
then in self defence, he can resort to the Bank
rupt Law. ~. ..-....-
MILLIONAIRE. Mr. Crawshay, the wealth.
est iron manufactures in England, died some
months ago 1t was then understood that he
left an estate of four millions sterling. 1t now
turns out to be nearer seven millions, or $35,
100000 His youngest son took two millions
under the " = b.l' vas also lett reslduary l"ga-
tee, probably under tn suppO"tlnn that after.
paving the uther eeic', very large sun
would be lett Cnrioasly enough. shnwtrrr, on
the final settlement it is found thot he actually
comes into possession of million more, ana he
is, therefore, without doubt, th., richest
Younger sou in Eng land, perhaps in the
world, for he begins life with an actual capital
OF fifteen millions of dollars.
RApIDAN STATION, 0. R. a. R. H, is now
Justly entitled to the name of village. A mum,
Der Of stores arc there, several new buildings
are going up, others are projected, and In adr
dition to the excellent Touring mill now opera
ted by Mr. Holliday,a sumac mill and a wooden
factory are spoken Of The country around is
very fertile, and thickly populated hy gentle.
men OF wealth and refinement. The large farms
are being divided, some Northern settlers arc
coming IN, and there is an air OF thrift and en-
erey about Rapidan which promises we'll TOR its
future. -Native Vrgtniam. ..,,s anEss -
| WASHINGTON ITEMS. Mr. B. F. B. Leech,
a Methodist minister son Of Mr.. D. d. IT,;
Lccch, of the city post office, died yesterday.
The directors of the Washington Skating
Park announce that the second grand skating
carnival of the season will take place to-day,
commencing at P NJ, and during the eve
ming the pond will be very brilliantly illumnat
ed by the new Magnesium lamp, with the ad.
diton OF colored lanterns and pyrotechnic dis,
plays. .-.i iii at.lr .... g" -..%. 3D..
The citizens of Georgetown met last evening
Washington. The interest on this question
continues to engage the attention Of the people.
ORANGE COUNTY ITEMS Rev. DR.. Handy
has purchased the mountain farm Of Boiling
Haxall, adjoining The estate of James ?. Scott,
near GordonsvilIe The price was $4,000 for
$50 acres. a,.4# 8. A.
On the fine estate of James P. Scott, there
are now two thousand vines, which will be-
gin to bear this year. If the yield and quality
Of wine prove Satisfactory, Mr.. Scott will double
and perhaps quadruple the size OF his vineyard
We learn that the records show that Orange
was established as far back as l74O, and per
haps farther. twas then frontier County,
aud extended to the Ohio river.
The Winchester Times says that there is a
''rumor' that the Adams Express Company
will put on an opposition to all the stage lines
in the Great Valley and the mountains
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new YORK, February l.-Golh today 140s