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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
PUBLIC SALE OF LAND.


By authority of d decree of the County Court
Of Fairfax county, rendered at the February
term, 1853, in the suit Of VIM. T. RumSey vs..
Samuel T. Brown and wife, the undersigned.
Commissioner of Sale, named in ssid decree,
will, on MONDAY, the 10Th day Of APRIL, 1868,
Court day, sell, to the highest bidder, in front
of the Court house Of said county, the TRACT
OF LAND on which the defendants formerly
resided, continuing 1881 acres.
This land lies on the Little Rlver Pike, ola
mile west Of the Court House; adjons the lands
Of =. Burke, Rumsey and others, and Wa5 at
the breaking out of the war, IN good state OF
cultivation. Its location renders 1t g desirable
TERMS-Cne-fourth cash in hand, and tho
residue in three equal instalmentS, payable at
six, twelve and eighteen months, TO DO secured
by the notes of the purchaser and retentien
of the title until the last payment is made; de-
ferrcd payments to boar interest from day OF
sale, Stamps and expenses of deed to be paid
By the purchaser. THOS. MOORE,
Commissioner Of Sale.
Fairfax county, mar 23-lawts
POSTPONEM ENT-The above sale is post
poned to MAY 18TH Court day.
. ap 27-lawts THOS MOORE, Comm.
Tg7RUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue of a deed Of
{ trust executed by jeremiah Hawley to the
undersigned, recorded in Liber Z, No g. Folio
30S, Fairfax county, and with the consent Of
the parties, I shall, for the purposes therein
speciGCd to wit the payment Of debt to Sllas
Hutchinson, offer, at public sale, on MONDAY,
the lst Of June, (Circuit Court st Fairfax Court
House. the TRACT OF LAND, therein con-
viewed, situated in Fairfax county, upon the
waters Of Elk Run, and containing lO5 acre2
and94 poles. Il adjoins the lands Of Wilson Con-
rad and others-is in good order, with comfort
able improvements. Terms cash.
T. W. THOMAS, Trustee.
Fairfax CO., ap Z7-law4w
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
u BILE REAL ESTATE IN ALEXAN-
DEIA, VA.-By virtue Of q decree of the Cir
cult Court for the county Of Alexandria, pro-
nounccd at the November term, 1867, Of said
Court, in the suit Of A. V Maxwell Va George
w. Maxwell md Others the undersigned, Com
missioners Of Sale, appointed BY said decree,
will offer for SALE st public auction, on MON
DAY, the 10Th day Of May, 1868, at II M, in
front of the premises, in the city Of Alexandria,
w. all that LOT OF GROUND, with the
three-story BRICK DWELLING thereon, Of
which George W. Maxwell, died seized, situa-
ted on the south side Of Duke street, between
Pitt and St. ASaph streets, in the SAID city or
Alexandria, in front on Duke street thirty feet,
ard in depth ninety five feet to an alleV.
TERMS-One-tenth Of the purchase money to
be paid in cash or the day of SALE the residue IN
three equal instruments, at six, twelve and
eighteen months from the day Of sale, the de-
ferred payments TO bear interest from the day
of sale and 10 be secured by the bonds Of the
purchaser, with approved security, and the
title to the property to be retained until the
purchase money is paid.
ALBERT STUART
d GEORGE w BRENT.
an 25--cOts Comm'rs. OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

NEW PASSENGER CAR. a splendid new,
first class passenger CIR was, this morning,
turned out from the work shops Of the Alex
audria, Loudoun and Hampshire railroad COM
pany, in this city. The entire car with all its
component parts, was manufactured here, aud
disappearance certainly reflects credit upon the
mechanics of Alexandria. Z The carpenters
work was done by Mr.. Joshua Harrison, the
painting by Mr., j.. A. Williams, and the
upholstering by MI. Peter Simpson, The car,
aud a locomotive, the Nos, which has just
been repaired and reftted at the company
shops, will run with theextra train to be put
on the road on the lst proximo. az
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

FACTS FOR THE PEoP .E.-Read and rerncm-
Der that Blondhem's is the only esta biishm emit
in the city to get real nice, neat'itting suit CT
Black Cloth for S15. "a
For one of those silk mixed Suits for ST. go
to Blondheims,
III corner King and Fairfax sts
For No Harris Cashmere Suit for Sl2 20
to 49, II - ~ i &Bondheim's
.l.aa rafa corner King and Fairfax SIS, 9
Fer q real good Tweed Suit for 50 go to
y Bondheim's.
corner King and Fairfax SIS.
For tip top Melton suit for So go to
Bondheim's;
: go i.H. corner, King and Fairfax SITS.
! For Fancy Cashmere Suit for So 50 90 to
r - y I" Blondheim's,
:; corner King and Fairfax SIS.
For one of hose Black Sack. Coats for 81 go to
Blondhems,
{ corner King and Fairfax sts.
; Last, ,bus not least, if; you want Cssslnet
Pants fer: and above, gosto ,,,,I,e-, -.T fs
- my go corner King and Falrfa ;c. sts :,
Z ATTENTION l-New Spring and Sum mer
Clothing+-the largest and finest selSctlon IN the
city--the.latest styles snd best makes, now re-
ceiving and selling daily at the extensive Cloth
ing EMPORIUM of S. BLoNDaElG,
an corner King and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

GALE aOFoVALUABLE LAND IN FAIR
- FAX Coon MONDAY, May 18th, 1868,
Court day, l will SELL to the highest bidder, 1T
OF LAND, lying and binding on the Little
River Turnpike road for nearly half . mile !;
about one mile above Gooding's Tavern. The
tract is heavily timbered, well watcred, and
most ofthe land Of excellent quality. The title
perfect.
d, TERMS-One-third cash and the residue in
the land Persons desiring to purchase can OBJ
tain any information by calling on Mr., John
w. Graham, near Fairfax c. H., who Will show
the premises, or on ". Dulany Ball, Attorney
1t Law, at the Court House -.
t..' PETER GOODING.
Fairf9v cNIIntv. nv 2-nOtS
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BE- Z. H. Parrot. Auetfoueer.

- -
THRUST SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
Z 80. g.. LOTS
Under authority Of o deed OF trust to us, duly
recorded in Alexandria county, in Liber *, No
3, page 49,, we will offer for sale by auction, to
the highest bidder, on SATURDAY, the 18th
day Of June next, at II o'clock a. m, at the
Mayors office, in the city Of Alexandria,
/. a LOT OF GROUND in said city, situa-
ted on the east side Of Union street, ISL feet
south Of Princess street, and bounded on the
south by the Whest Mill property. The lot
fronts Oh Union street IS! feet sud extends in
to the Potomac river with that width.
2 a LOT OF GROUND in said city, situa
ted at the southoas corner Of Princess and Wa
ter streets, extending south on Water street III
feet inches, more or less, to Conway's line
and east on Princess street 1873 feet, to IN alley,
u feet wide This lot will be sold IN eight con-
vcnient Subdivisions. ..... ...
~TERMS-Ore-third cash the residue in two
equal payments 81 six and twelve months, with
interest to be secured by lien on the property
'..@,s -. W. G.. YEATON.
r. JOHNSTON.
my 11-e0td Trustees
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In execution Of decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Fairfax county, rendered at the June term,
triz vs. Austin L. Adams, will soll at p pGIon0
county county On MONDAY, the IS day =, Of My
@ o@ @ F4 5sas 1PG 4s y4 :aet saS u is8
q hu5Ih u! Turnpike, about half mile
fro from Bai!eys Cros. Roads and adjoining the
lands Of Jerry L. Page, now Gordons4 G }s5,I
Red and Doctor Bancroft, containing FIfTI
TWO ACRES.
TERMS-One- third of the purchase,money
to be paid in cash at the time Of sale; the res
idue in two equal payments, at and II mondih 49,
the deferred payments to bear interest, ana 10
be secured by the bonds of the purchaser, WIN
approved security, and retention Of the tlti i2
sutt said payments are made The S0 COS t o. T ba
deeds, including revenue stamps &C., 10 20
Corne by tho purchaser. 49,, ?, n.vrOR
Fairfax co. mar 27-eots ooIn u =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

The MARKET, this morning, was very well
supplied with vegetables, and there waaaaa good
attendance of our country frieuds.o We give
some quotations: sprouts early yorks kale,
&c. &c, 40 cts. per peck; asparagus IS cts. per
bunch; lettuce 2 to 8 cts per head; radishes
8 to cts. per bunch, &a. oThere were few
tomatoes on sale, not home growth. Butter
(pentiful) at 40 and so cts. for prime fresh.-
Eggs Is cts. per dozen. The flower stands
were very beautiful a and attractive The
butchers had excellent meats, at previous prlE
ces-generally-- though there is a rise lin
the best pieces of beef, The fshstasds we're
nearly empty-the freshet in the river having
prevented the catch Of fish for the present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

NTOTICE All persons having claims against
eS,o tV are gSs requested to present them properly
9 pyns9 ned dha f 6syneH Indebted
are Ieq THOMAS h. LOVE,
Administrator with the will annexed
of Maria NJ. Fitzhugh, deed
Fairfax @. e., ap 27--eo4wif
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JEW BOOKS
y ....... ..-........,- AT % ......
rlFRENCH'S r
No. 05, KING STREET.

81. No 95, KING STREET. u. . III
Ante Bellum, Southern Life as it Was, by
Mary LennoX. SLID zf1ly .r..-- .6a..l. /
Old Deacon Davis or, Hindoo Fairy Lee
$I.5o: 800 - :. - ' g.. = I'll
Commentary on the Gospel of John, by Dr.
Augustus Tholuck, translated from the Ger
man. / VOL, 8 yo., So. z.ae L. ,.-G,;z
OF NOTE PAPER FOR THIRTY CENTS
still continues at FRBNCH'S The supply.
consequent thereon is rapidly being exhausted.
All VINO wish TO purchase the cheapest paper
ever;ofered should buy ut once. Mailed on re-.
ceipt Of 35c.
Tho above respecting note paper is equally
true of the PHOTOGRAPH ALB Ms, 2. JOB
lot Of which we are closing out. They are first
class goods in elegant bindings and cheap be-
yond comparison.
DemOrest for June.
Baltimore Eclectic for June.
Sunday Magazine (English) for May.
Good Words (English) for May. ..-.
Peoples Magazine (English) for May.
Young America for June.
Southern Planter for Juno.
Constantly receiving BY
myl5- GEO +. FRENCH.
TO THE PUBLIC!
We have never before asked attention to as
large and varied q stock Of DRY GOODS as
we now invite our friends and the public to call
and examine. e. .-..t - -
Our assortment of Dry Goods is particularly
fne embracing many GEMS.
Our stock of CLOTHS and CASIMEEES,
cannot fail to please the gentlemen.
In DOAESTlC5, CARPEGINGS, OIL
CLOTHS and MATTINGS-we have all the
most desirable makes. -a:..-#
To wholesale purchasers We are prepared to
offer bargains, in Prints Brown and bleached
Cottons, Cottonades. Linen Drills, and Ducks
Ginghams, Jeans, Hosiery, Gloves, Paper Col
lars, Threads, Tape, Pins, Needles, Suspenders,
Necktes, Skirt Braids, and in many other ar
ticles, too numerous to mention.
my 14-2w WITMEB 81 SLAYMAKER.
n oH1oH' a-.-
T have this day made . business connection
with the house of ROBERT L. WOOD and
take pleasu in asking the patronage Of my
friends and the public. 1 <-..
We have at all times a choice and elegant
assortment Of
DRY GOODS,
1T the very lowest prices. -.-..-.. g..
apo 3. Russell BARBEE.
:OTRAYED STULEN-on Sunday night
y last, dark red or BROWN COW, without
horns, white star on her forehead, white on her
hip and belly and dark udder. TWENTY
DOLLARS reward for the return Of the COW,
or THIRTY for the cow and thief If she Was
stolen. ?. a."EL
. my l4-eo3t FRED'h. LLO1D
MATING AND OIL CLOTH, all widths
LYA and qualities--a full ment-Which
VIC are now Offering at the very lowest prices
for cash .. ~l--ok 4. l.. WOOD,
my4 " 81, corner hlng and Fairfax sts
A MRIAL GEN OF ARABIA.
a NEW AND WONDERFUL w:
ORIENTAL PERFUME.
Price 25 cts WAKEFIELD s. HALL, =
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my e0td

f. Q Z A 4 T.
On TUESDAY, the 10Th inst, at 10 o'clock,
4. M, at 'iHunteyM the residence of Doctor
B. King. all his HOUSEHOLD and KITCH-
EN- FURNITURE, consisting Of Sideboard,
Wsshstands, Toilet Sets, &c. Also, Stock and
Farming Utensils, Horses, Cows, Plows, Ha rows,
Corn cob and Crlshers, Horsepower and fresh
ers, Cauldron Kettles, Sc, with all articles
usually found on q farm. Terms at sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16
BY y. HI. Parro1t, AucGfoneer.

Il by y. HI. E10rro1t, AucGIoneer.
r ARGE LOT ON WASHINGTON ST,
IA FOR SALE. T.. ....
= Under authority of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Alexandria county, Va, rendered at
its Noven1ber term, 1867 in the case Of Lippin-
colt ct al, plaintiff, VS.. Dundas ct al, def'ts.,
the undersigned. as Commissioner will offer
for sale, by public auction, on SATURDAY,
the 9Th day of June, 1868, at II o'clock M, in
front Of the Mayors office, in the cityo Alex
dria, Va. the LOT OF GROUND on the east
side Of Washington street, between Queen and
Princess Streets in said city, beginning at the
north line Of q ten feet alley, and 81 feet Il in
chcs, more or less to the north of Queen street,
and extending thence north on Washington st.
% feet inches, more or less, to the line Of Il.
q. Miller. thence east parallel to Queen street
l75 feet to 3 10 feet alley; thence south on said
alley parallel to Washington street the distance
of the first line to the 10 feet alley first named
thenca on said alley to the beginning
TERMS--0ne-third Of the purchase m oney
to be paid in cash the residue in two equal in
stalments at six and twelve months from day of
sale, with interest, the purchaser to give his
bonds for the deferred instalmeDts, and the title
to be retained IS security for their payment.
~ a=4B " S. FERGUSON BEACH,
my 15-eots + III -.s Commissioner.
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FOR SALE AND gEN,G.
q trnp nENI1

es FOR RENT fz-.s# -e-7.3 +
Dbl TAeT, Err Ell. ST o eBBIak ET0KEand
DWELLING On Royat street, Opposite, The
Market EoqS Q, at PRESENT &ccupied1 py ~ r
Kind Of business Possession given on the 20sh
instant < Rent moderate. Apply 10 49, 7vo,-
my 14--1w* No IS, Washington street
nss DWELLING HOUSE FOR SALE, Tho
Mi:a neat and comfortable tWo-story Brick House
Iale,y occupied by Miss Sally Griffith, situated
on the north side OF King street, 50 feet west Of
Patrick is5for sale. The lot is "a feet front and
100 deep to q 10 feet alley The house is in
good order; has gas and water In and Is, IN al
respects, desirable dwelling:
klso, a numb Der of VACANT LOTS, in good
situations, in the vicinity of the Court House.
Apply to
my 6--eotf -,:g5a L. JOHNSIOE.
res WANTED To PURCBAsE-To fill an
Ea order-SEV ERAL HOUSES, that will rent
for 500 to $3.50 per annum. H.,
FOR SALE.
SIX BUILDING, LOTS, on St Asaph st.,
Is feet front by 100 and l23 feet deep I -
- ?. 81. - ~ q = Also. >lr.T
THREE LOTS, on. Princess street, between
Fairfax and Royal, will be sold low. Apply to
No. o. Mansion House Building, Alexa, Va.
ap1Q-tf 4gll - -
@ss ri a FOR RENT. ~
aEa The OLD CUSTOM HOUSE, cor. King
and Union streets. For terms appiv to
MONROE. s. GEMENY,
ap s0-eotf 81 Fishtown.
n-2 FOR RENT. rsaz ...g
S The STORE, No..86, south King ST., oceu-
pied at present by Mr.. E, S. Fleming, IS 3
Jewelry store Possession given 1st Of April.
For terms apply at 107, CAMERON ST.
mar 18-' a.sr
ga WANTED TO RENT or PURCHASE
SID genteel and small D w ELLING HOUSE,
10 this place. Address Box 149. NH 9-tf'
A SSEM3L,Y ROOMS. HI4alE i
The ASSEMBLY ROOMS have just been
fitted up, and are now for rent for LECTU RES,
CONCERTS, FAIRS, &c. :. Apply to = -.
feb l5-tf WITMER s. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

VALUABLE WHARF AND OTHER
Y PROPERTY FOR SALE, AT, AND
NEAR ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

Y PROPERTY. FOR SALE, AT, AND
NEAR ALEXANDRIA, Va.
! /. Wharf Property known as tho BROWN
and Queen streets, formerly the depot of the
n. Y. Steamship Co., and now occupied by the
O., A. & Nj. RI E. Go. -
This property has a front of 10 feet inches on
Union street and ext, nGs with that width into
the river, with 20 feet alley on the south has
a large whari. connected by rail with the O.,
q. & 81. r Il. -.
on the north side Of King street, between AL
fred and Patrick, ~ feet inches on King, and
100 feet deep to an alley.
3. VACANT LOT, southwest corner of King
and Patrick sts.; 25 feet front, 100 deep.
4. TWENTY ACRES OF LAND. on Mid
die Turnpike, near Fairfax Theological Sem
49, -, 80. >. S. FERGUSON BEACH,
ap % cotf Attorney ct Law.
RTOTICE.-AIl persons having claims against
y the estate of DAVID FITZHBGh, deed,
are requested to present them properly aUthen
.ticated for payment and those indebted are re-
Guested 10 mike immediate payment.
= n1'A. THOS. +. LOVE, Admir-,
with the will annexed of David Fitzhugh, decd.
Fairfax c. H, APP 27-eo4wif
MO. / PERUVIAN GUANO,
= WHlTELOOK & CO.'S CEREALIZER,
AMMONIATED BONE PHOSPHATE Or
LIME,
The two latter are peculiarly adapted to the
cultivation Of Corn. go
Always on hand, and for sale at No. 3, South
Union street, by. ... ,r1-
mh19-tf j. .- 49, NJ. q. II. W ~.
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MATING AND OIL CLOTH, all widths
IYI and qualities--a full assortment-Which
VIC are now Offering at the very lowest prices
for cash. ~.--ak. L. WOOD,
my " 81, corner sing and Fairfax SITS.
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RIO THE PUBLLCl
nj 0 T I G E

with the house Of ROBERT L. WOOD, and
take pleasu in asking the patronage Of my
friends and the public. .1 ~
We have at all times q choice and elegant
assortment of
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.GTRAYED ORSTOLEN-On Sunday night
y last, 8 dark red or BROWN COW, without
horns, white star on her Torch cad, white on her
hip and belly and dark udder. TWENTY
DOLLARS reward for the return Of the COW,
or THIRTY for the cow and thief, If she Was
,,;-.1t taoo4 .',-- FREOK lloyd
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CyOmMISSIONER'S SALE.

SD 25-cOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-05-16

UE1 GOODO,
at the very lowest prices. -. p
ap 20 B. Russell BARBEE. =
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-15

On motion the report was received and q
tax ordered to be levied against said lots for
the amounts named in the report
Alderman Wilkinson offered the following
resolution:
RESOLVED, That plank walk FIVE feet vide,
and planks laid crosswise, be ordered to be
laid on the north side of Morgan street, from
Thirteenth to Fifteenth streets, by the 18th
Of November next.
Resolution adopted.
Alderman Daugherty offered the following
resolution:
Resolred, That the Judiciary Committee
be instructed to make an examination of all
accounts presented by, and all moneys paid
to J. E Gavin during the time he acted as
City Engineer, and report at their earliest
convenience.
Resolution adopted.
The bills Of the Alpine Coal Company and
Of Collier Berry were referred to the Po-
lice Committee, and the bill Of the Constitu.
ton Office to the Auditing Committee.
The following bills we're allowed and or
1n,ad u. ~ pa,1.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-15
Ho I fer Fort UaAison.

Let ~ try to make the rally at Fort Madi-
son tomorrow grand one, worthy OF the
District and the stste aad the October cleo
tons. Let there 30 grand jubilation. He
publicans are in the right spirit for jollihcss
ton. By proper effort vs can carry Lee
county. Let us 60 TO work to do It. Our
Fort Madison friends are making great e.
forts to have large meeting. Lot US sec
ond their efforts. We should send big del
egation to Madison.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-15

Rrysa InrE1LIosscs.-The U. 8. mail
steamer Rob Roy leaves for st. Louis this
norning q o'clock.
The Tom Jasper, Of the White Collar line,
leaves for the sane place d the same time.
The Sucker State. Of the Northern Line,
leaves for St. Louis to-day q 2 p. m.
The Diamond 10. leaves Montrose on the
arrival or the 7:45 .. m. train.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-15

We observe, by the american Journal Of
Science, that S. J. Wallace, Of this city, WAS
the author Of one Of the papers presented to
the Society for the Advancement Of Science,
recently in session at Chicago. Mr.. VS.
paper has reference to certain remarkable
Geological features in this city.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-15

UpH9y - - ~ - - - = -
vhsrs - sapply pipss hsss ben lid along
- slssle = blosk, 10y peyts8 g ~ gas
fheni1hs1 ~
Mo4Ioe s11risd.
On asliss, sa1nioa ~ = anendsd was
,hsa e1op1s1 = isaa1y.
Al. S1np3s tksa showed that The follow
~ b added - The Ordinance y q addition
q section THAT the extent and limit Of
this Ordinance shall not exceed twenty
years"
| After some discussios On the amendment
| in which Messrs. D. Mooar and &. Kilbourne
took part 81 Invitation, the question was
called, and the syes and noes deman1ed.
/ lyss-Aldsrmen Rothert, Ssmple and
IWilkinson-3.
Noes- Aldermen Dansherty, McCune,
Manm and Kurz-4.
Amendment Lost.
Section SIX having bsen Rad, Il was moved
that the Same b adopted.
Motion casrisd.
| Aid. Daughssty sov moved the passage Of
Ordnance No. l16 = whole.
| Aid. Sample called tho ayes and noes.
Ayes-Ald. Daugherty, McCune, Mumm
and Kurz-4.
| Noes-Aldermen Rothert, Sample and
Wilkinson-a.
The Mayor then declared Ordinance No
ll0 passed.
Aid. Sample introduced and read Ordi-
nance No. III, entitled IAN Ordinance
amendatory to Ordinance No. 81. in regard
to Wharf and Wharfage" and having read
the same, he moved its passage.
Ordinance No. III passed.
The MarshArs report on impounded hogs
was read, showing balance in favor Of the
city Of SIG 60, and on motion the same was
received and ordered to be iled.
The City Marshal's report for the last
! quarter, showing one hundred and thirty
J three arrests in city cases, and fourteen II
State cases, was Oh motion received and or
: dered to be fled.
The Whsrfm aster' report for the month o
September, showing net proceeds from
wharfage amounting to 1851 90. was on mo
|tion received and orderedto be filed.
The City Recorders report for the quartz
ending Sept goth, was received and ordered
to be fled.
The Engineer reported An estimate Il
favor Of Carroll 4 McMannus on their Thir'
street contract amounting to S3l7 %, ant
on motion the same>sas referred tothe Mayo
to make the proper allowance.
Aid. Rothert stated that complaints wer
: being made about the incorrectness Of tn
Wood measures measurement, and move'
that the matter be referred to the Judiclar
Committee. Motion carried:
Alderman Sample stated that the govern
. ment engineers had made aome proposition
: in regard to grading Second street to th
river, and moved that tho matter be referre'
to the Mayor and Wharf Committee Motio
carried.
Alderman Sample moved that . committe
Of one from each ward be appointed to tax
into consideration the propriety Of the cit
Looming with the Plank Road compan
]. and the company controlling the Fai
i Grounds. Motion carried.
Whereupon the Mayor appointed Messrl
g Daugherty, Mcclure, Rothert and Kurz 0
said committee.
u The engineer reported the following appo1
/ .;enment for crawling Concert street in froI
J Of lots l, 2, 3, 4, and 8, block so. and lo
q I, 8, 8 and 10, block 81:
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1868-10-15

Jusr WAT We NEED. Tho leading jour-
nals IN the East are in ecstacies over the
marvellous effects Of .MIsHLER's HERs b1T-
rrss. Il 10 rapidly driving out-all other ton
;c Bitters and patent medicines in the mar
let. We hope our druggists and stoFekeep-
ara will introduce it here. oct15-eod-lw