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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

FAIRFAX COUNTY COURT The County
Court of Fairfax county met yesterday Inc
only criminal case disposed of was that OF VIM.
Brooks, colored, who was convicted OF horse
stealing, and sentenced to fourteen years I'M
prisonment in the State penitentiary. The
rest of the docket was continued until Court IN
cOurse d, - ,.''.-.-. I'D .'-.'..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
IOudOun co.. ia l9.-eOts
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF a VALU-
ABLE BRICK RESIDENCE.

COMMISSIONER SALE OF a YALU-
y ABLE BRICK RESIDENCE.
Unless previously disposed Of by private sale,
the undersigned, pursuant to a 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
AszandEia city, on S 6 IR 91Grr AAqHgust
the three-story BRICK d " ELLlNG f.
HOUSE thereon situated ct the northwest hS
corner of Duke and Fairfax streets, in the CITY
of Alexandria, OF which George *. Plain died
seized and possessed, This property IS located
in one Of the most pleasant parts of the city and
the house is comparatively new, comfortable
and Of handsome appearance.
TERMS-OEe.tenth cash; the residue II
three equal instalnents at six, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest from the day OF sale
the deferred payments to be secured By tho
purchsser's notes, vel! endorsed, and q reten-
ton Of the title until all Of the purchase money
shall have been paid. Stamps and convey
ancc at purchasers cost For further intoFma-
ton apply TO ID. IT, NMOOI,
Comm'r. Of Sale, No. 8, S. Royal St.
iy1G-ts Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

A WAGER.-There is a gentleman in this
city who proposes to bet big apple that on
his square there are more children, more roos-
tiers, more cats and dogs, and more peafowls,
to say nothing about rats and reaches, than IN
any other part of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

FISHERMEN report that there are now album
dance of sleeps heads, taylora, perch, crabs,
&C., caught in the waters of the lower Potomac.
The weather, however, has been unfay orable
to their safe transit to the city markets, even
when packed in ice. A fish to be good ought
to be perfectly fresh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

CUTTERS. -The condition Of the cutters, in
different quarters of the town, is such as to
require Immediate attention. These cutters
should be thoroughly cleansed and lime used
freely This morning many Of them were very
offansvc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

APPEARANCE OF THE HARBoR. The APP
pearance of the harbor now is cheering even to
the most respondent property holder of the
city. The river along the whole front of the
wharves is filled with vessels engaged in the
coal trade, and more are coming. The facili-
ties for loading here are excellent, and quick
dispatch is given TO vessels trading to this port
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

MEMORIAL AssoCIATIoN.-It will be seen
by notice in another column that some of the
ladies of this city propose holding fair next
week for the benefit of the ladies' memorial
association of Groveton, Prince William ooun-
ty, Virginia. J@ n...z. .. lt..., .....'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

MANASSAS CELEBRATION. Many persons
left here this morning on the Orange, AIexan-
dria and Manassas Railroad train for Manassas,
to be present at the memorial celebration now
in progress there. l..,Ig) S,E...s.. ..f..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

PLEASURE EXCURSION arepta Lodge No.
&C, I. O. O. f., accompanied by many friends,
made an excursion to CarIins Springs yester-
day, and spent the day there in charming
manner -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
Rv Green q Wise.

H.. (Real Estate Auctioneer5J
SALE.-By virtue OF g
Y decree Of the Circuit Court OF inc Oo ldaSy
Of Alexandria, rendered at ITS nay teEnl, 1922
co f1s SUI" ct a a. S IN the
SAY tho 18th of July, 1868, a LOT OF
GROUND, with FRAME TANBMENT f fssssaa
thereon situated on the he east st. side ;S Of Fair z1aA
their intersection, binding on Fairfax street IS
feet l04 inches, and on Gibbon street 1O3 feet 5
inches. e.
TERMS-One-tenth Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in 6, II 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 costs
of conveyancing at the expense Of the Pgrchnas-
er. GEO. w. BRENT,
iy It'd .Comm'r. Of Sale.
~ W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
ESaUGUeG,

BosroN, July 21.-Hon. Charles F. Adams
will receive public reception from the citizens
of Boston, at Horticultural Hall, at noon on
Thursday. -..-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

FUEL. The summer season is the time, tor
those who are able to do So to lay in their
winter supply of coal and wood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF FAIRFAX LAND

By virtue ola decree of the Circuit Court ot
Fairfax county, Va, rendered at its :I15-e 4orT1
1858, in The case of Remington vs. RiEeT ~ 81
the subscribers, as Commissioners of the ConTt
will ofcr, BY public auction, on MONDAY the
10th day Of July next, at II o'clock m., JUN
Court, st The front door of the Court House Of
said county, the following: ......,l g... ...-. .
A TRACT OF LAND, in said county.
containing 80 acres, ) roods and Is poles, part
Of another tract Of land, owned by the said Jas
Potter, near Hayfeld, conveyed to him by An
ma Ward-the part 10 be offered being lot de-
signated as No 5, in the division among his
heirs, and being the lot which was assigned TO
the heirs of his daughter Oatharine Riker
TEKMS-One tenth Of the purchase. money
to be paid in cash as g deposit, liable to forfeit
ure upon The non compliance Of the purchager
with the terms Of sale on confirmation Of sale by
the Court, and the residue in two equal install
ments, 1T six and twelve months from the con-
lrmation of the sale, with interest; the pur.
chaser TO give his bonds for the deferred install
lnelts with good personal security, and the
title to be retained until the purchase money is
fully paid. GILBERT S. MINER.
49," $. FERGUSON BEACH.
Jy 2l-lnWts ...... ....-.. Commissioners.
DUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE WILLIAM
4 LANDRY virtue of decree Of the Cir
cult Court of Prince William county entered
On the - day OF October, 1867, in o suit in
CliHNCcIJ tAcItil peiulIIS, IL WHICH LuOlllas H.
Davis, for the use Of A. Nicol, is plaintiff, and
George ". Seydell and wife and others are de-
PENDANTS, the undersigned, Commissioner, will
sell, before the front door Of the Court House of
said county, on MONDAY. the 9th day of July,
1863 that being Court day, at public auction, to
the highest bidder, tho TRACT OR PARCEL
OF LAND containing 2l7 acres, situated about
miles south Of Manassas, and about q miles
from BrentsVillc, the county seat, adjoining the
lands of John Arnold and others. This tract Of
land is we'll watered and timbered, and from
its proximity to the railroad, the t'mber is very
valuable. H ...H .... +.
; TERMS-One- fourth cash. and tho residue
on d credit Of one and two years, with interest
from the day of sale on the deferred payments
the purchaser to give bond and security for the
as further security therefor.
EPPA HUNTON,
Prince William CO, my 27-ects Com'r
POSTPONEMENT-Th above sale is post
poned until AUGUST Sd, 1868, Court day.
Nv Scots .'. .s'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
Ny j. HI. PARROT. AuctiOneer.
WEST END REAL ES
q ------ TAIlE FOR SALE

~
y TATE FOR SALE.
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 SATURDAY, August
9Th, 1868, ct II NJ, 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 r. mile from Alexandria, contains
about one and quarter acres Of ground, has
THREE DWELLING HOUSES and other era
buildings upon it, and is good location for E::aa
the business of butcher. gardener, blacksmith,
country merchant &C, being Immediately upon
the principle thoroughfarc leading to and from
Alexandra.
TERMS-One- fourth cash; the residue in
three equal payments, st 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 8
retention Of the title until the whole of the pur-
chase money shall have been paid. Stamps
and conveyance at purchasers cost. For fur
Their information apply to D. L. SMOOT,
-.. Comm'r. Of Sale, No. 8, S. Royal st..
jy l5-ts Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

RA1N.-We learn that refreshing showers of
rain fell yesterday at various places in Maryland
and Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

CRY LICENSES June lst, 1868, the
Mayor has issued to three hundred and sixty
persons licenses to carry on their various bust
ness pursuits @.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

It is said that the Ailanthus tree in some
places, at the North, has been attacked and
injured by new species of caterpillar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

The Workingmen's Assembly of Cincinnati
Ohio, on Friday last, renominated Gen. Cary,
their present Representative. by acclamatlon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

DESERTED HIS SHIp.-A sailor named OH,
we're, belonging to the French barque Ferriere,
now loading at this port for CALAIS, France,
and almost ready to sail, eluded the vigilance
of the officers of that ship this morning, and
made his escape. '. It is supposed that he went
to Washington, and kilograms have been sent
to that CITY to effect his arrest q 2.,T1I |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

MISSES CATERS, Kid and Morocco Boots. y
fine stock at very reasonable prices, at "A, King
street Gie 19-lm1 w. B. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

po1rr1cAr Mrrr1Na AT FAIRFAX G. H.

POLITICAL MEETING AT FAIRFAX C.-H.-
After the adjournment Of the County Court of
Fairfax yesterday, meeting Of more than two
hundred and fifty Of the citizens Of the county,
was addressed by, Captain B. H. Shackel-
ford and Ex-Governor William Smith, in
opposition to the adoption Of the new State
Constitution The speeches were well received,
and much enthusiasm was manifested, -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

CHILD's Boots and Slippers, large stock of
every deacription-yery cheap.at q, King ST.
je l9-1m w. b. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

TRAVELLING TRUNEs.-Fine Sole Leather
Trunks Ladies' Dress Trunks Packing Trunks,
Valises, Leather Bags, Satchels, &c. in every
variety, at 90 cd ID 5. DEALHAMs, '
iv 8 ....s ......-... ....... 108 King St.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

Mrs. Olivia Hooker, wife of Gen. Joseph +.
Hooker, died in Cincinnati, on the 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

GREAT BARGAINs.-S. Dealham, l08, King
street. is selling off his immense stock of Sum-
mer Clothing at cost, in order to make room for
his tall stock. Don't miss your chances. jy 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
GALE OF FAIRFAX LAND.

Under authority Of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Fairfax county, Va, made at It's June
term, 1868, in the suit Of Coxen vs.. F&dgett and
others, the undersigned will sell, at the front
door Of the Court House Of said county, Oh
MONDAY, the 18th day of August leG8, (Au-
gust Court at Y M, the following LOIS OF
land in the said county Of Fairfax, at AMI
near the first toll gate on the Little River Turn
pike; c7,,,.n,r .oo,,.,
which was conveyed by Ransom T. Glllet, 90
Iici.or Of the Treasury, to Geo. II. Padgett,
I'd. a LOT, near or adjoining the foregoing
which ives conveyed by Peter Trisler to &c ,rgs
H. Padgett by deed, dated April 18th, 1888, aHd
is Of record in said county. A plat showing
the location, boundaries, and description u
said lots, will be exhibited at the sale.
TEkMS-One tenth Of the purchase money
to be paid in hand and the residue IN three
equal instruments at six, twelve and eighteen
months from the day of sale, secured by, the
bonds of the purchaser, with good personal sc
curity, with interest from date; the title TO be
retained till the whole amount of the purchase
money is paid, and the property liable to be re-
sold At the risk Of the purchaser, should he fail
TO comply with tho terms of sale All convey
ancine and revenue stamps at the cost OF pur-
chaser. thANSi'o L. P1L1I u, . ~
10 l6-2awts Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

LADIES Boots, Caters and Slippers, at great
ly reduced prices, at "a, King street.
10 10 I'm W B. WADDEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
EsY u. EF, F,arroff. Auoffoneer,

y
/ COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
/ j TATE IN ALEXAN DRIA.-Pursu to
u decroo Of the Circuit Court of Alexandria CO,
in the case Of Sophia r. Moore VS.. Thomas Nc
Cormick and another, the undersigned, Com
missioner therein named, will SELL at public
auction, to the highest bidder, in front Of the
Mayors office. at Alexandria. on SATQ
the 18th of July, 1865 at Y M, a LOT OF
GROUND, with TWO FRAME HOUSES
thereon, situated on the cast side Of Pitt street.
between Cameron and Queen sts., fronting on
Pitt street 81 feet, more or less, and extending
back ll6 feet to an alley IA feet 10 inches wide.
The houses and lots are numbered respectively
35 and 81, and they will be offered separately.
TERMS-One-tcnth Of the purchase money
in cash; the residue in three equal payments, at
six, twelve and eighteen months, with interest
from the day Of sale the deferred payments to
BIO secured by the purchasers notes, well en-
dorscd, and retention OF the tito to the said
real estate until the whole Of the purchase-mOn-
ey shall have been paid: the cash payment to
be forfeited in case the purchaser fails to COM
ply with the terms Of sale. Stamps and costs
Of conveyance to be paid by purchaser.
...... .. .... D. L. SMOOT,
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
iyG-th Commissioners of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

GENTS Boots and Shoes cheap, at "A, King
street. lie l9-lmI = w. b., WADDEY. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

yT7RUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue Of q decd Of
trust executed by John McMahon and wife
to the undersigned recorded in Liber Il, No. 4
folio ia, land records Of Fairfax county.
shall for the purposes therein SPECIFIED, to wit
the pavment of certain debt to Elizabeth a.
Gould, offer, at public sale on MONDAY, the
18th day of August, 1863, Quarterly Court in
front of the Court House door at Fairfax c. a.,
the tract Of land therein conveyed, situa ed in
said Fairfax county, forming g porti.n Of the
putation, 1876 acres roods and 23,7 poles. Ii
adjoins the lands of Elizabeth a. Gould and
others. Terms cash. g.. = = 80
jy l0-eots +. l., SAITal Erustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

NORWOOD ScHooL.-We haye.a list before
US of the Students distinguished in the final
examinations, and Of the premiums awarded at
the closing exercises of this institution, on the
oath ult. Among these are, from Alexandra :
J. S. Brookes, in Greek, Latin, Drawing,
and Penmanship. ..'-.
E. L. Daingerfeld in Mathematics, Natural
History and Book keeping.
Geo. Uhler in Mathematics, Book, keeping,
and Penmanship. 1v...> 80
Duncan and Fergus Graham, sons OF Genera
Graham of Louisiana, received distinctions ano
premiums in several branches.
We have already noticed the premiums be-
slowed upon the Alexandria boys We con
gratuste our young friends upon the dlstlnc
tions they have gained in their studies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

FALL OF A WALI--The east wall Of the
brick building, ON the south side of King street
between Royal and Pitt, occupied by Mr. VIII
liam Bushby, as millinery store, tell this
morning, about nine o'clock, but, fortunately, IN
jured no one, though persons had been passing
through the alley in which it fell all the morn
ing and though young lady, a clerk In the
store, was sitting sewing there when the accl-
dent occurred The fallen wall afforded one OF
the supports to the west wall of the adjoining
large new three story brick building occupied
by Mr. Simon Waterman, as a clothing store
and at first fears were entertained that 1t also
would tumble, but sufficient props have now
been adjusted under it to avoid all such danger,
and the proper repairs have already been com
menced The injured property belongs to Mr.
David Appich. ..'. god. -aa-s ,,. .....
Mr. Bushby's loss, in store fixtures, IS coli
siderable. The accident was the occasion Tor
the collection of crowd Of curious spectators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

- - = FOX SALE OK RENI. II =
E%H;i BRICK HOUSE, No. TO- Patrick = CSe' !,
supplied with water Enquire at NO. lyV y - Z
stra1t Iy %'--''N .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
DUBLIC SALE OF LAND.

j. L. Rinker, Auct.
LOudOun CO., JIG 49, cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

CHOICE SUGAR CURED HAMS-One
y tierce Of the celebrated Cincinnati Ban
ner'' Hams, and two tierces George & jenkins
'Maryland' Hams Just received and for sale
by AVEHY 6 DAVlDSVN,
~ 20 226, King st, cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

OUPERIOR SALAD OIL, Fresh Hops,
= Coxes Gelatine, American Isinglass, Eng
lish Mustard, pure African Pepper, Ground
Black Pepper, Ginger, Cloves, Allspice, &c,
received and for sale by
COOK & KELLEY, .
iy 20 107, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
TOR RENT

E EsE$i The fine BRICK DWELLING, No. G.
south Water street, formerly the residence Of
Hugh Latham, esq. In GOOD; repair !; water
and gas. Apply to j. 4. VEEPLANCK,
10 6-tf Room 123, Mansion House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21
FOR SALE ANO RENT.
TOD Ga IL

i HOUSE and LOT, on the southeall cG ;aa al !
of Alfred aud Queen streets, tiontng !" I;tI
inches on Queen street, and run ing ptC ~
feet to Y feet alley If not SO ID peiGie ~ , =
18th Instant, It viii be offered on that aST y
public auction. Apply to <,-,.- e..,.r.r
re. - IN - r.. n s-aatoar6 y tlcrn' ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

.jy It'd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-07-21

BUCKETS, Tubs, Baskets, Brooms, Backing
. and Scrub Brushes, Clothes Lines, Wash
boards, Door Mats, &c, Sc, in great variety
t = W.. '-AD AZ avery & DAVIDSON,
~ 20 226, King St., cor. Alfred,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-14

A WORTHY ACT ON THE PART OF Coll
oRED MANA colored man in Richmond Va.
John Dabney by name. purchased his freedom,
from his mistress just before the war for $4,000
agreeing to pay the amount by installments
During the tendency of the struggle he paid
about one half of it in Confederate currency.
which was at last SO deprecated in value that
his late mistress requested him to discontinue
the payments until the close of the conflict,
When slavery was abolished the debt was of
course, no longer due but, Notwithstanding he
was advised against such course, Dabney
lately transmitted to his old mistress, now in
INDECENT circumstances, s690 in greenbacks. be-
ing the balance of the $1,000 he had contracted
to pay.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-14
PRESERVING POWDERS.

The american Fruit-Preserving Powders are
for sale at the Drug Store of Kilgore Cureton
These Powders perfect antiseptics, are warran-
ted healthful. and will efectuay prevent fermenta
ton and subsequent decay in all kinds of Fruits
Juices and Syrups of Fruits Tomatoes, Vegetables
(such Corn, Beans. Peas, Asparagus Cider Milk
Cream Butter Lard, etc, and preserve them in as
good and healthful condition the best ''canned OF
preserved fruits, etc. without the trouble and
pense of Theoretically sealing airtighting the jars
cans. and with without the of sugar in fruits
They are at least fifty per cent. cheaper than any
other known method for preserving Fruits, Negeta-
bles, etc.
For sale at the City Drug Store opposite the Man
sion House.
KILGORE CURETON.
June o. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-14
Miscellaneous Items.

BgHThe trial of Col. Henry NJ Ashby, late a
Confederate officer. on charge of treason, was
concluded in the Circuit Court of Knox county,
Tennessee, on the 18th ult. The indictment was
in the name of the State of Tennessee. Judge
Hall charged the jury that the act of the Legis-
ature of 1861, repeating certain sections of the
law of the State against treason, was a valid act,
and the jury brought in verdict of not guilty.
This is of the several attempts made in
East Tennessee to convict Contederates OF
treason to the State, and all of them have failed
IMMENSE ICEBERGs.-The ship Adophine,
at New ork from Bremen, reports passing on
the 9th of j une immense fields of ice. some of
them being at least 200 feet high. She had to
go many miles out of her course to avoid contact
with them
A discarded lover in Wisconsin asked his OBJ
durate sweetheart out to ride with him, and
when in convenient place cut her throat and
tumbled her body out by the side OF the road
when she had bled to death.
At West Point the art of telegraphing has
been introduced as a part of the course, in which
the cadets are as regularly drilled as at firing
cannon.
A woman in Albany soothed her husband
when in fit ofjealousy by pouring boiling water
down his back.
Taxpayers nearly the half of whose substance
is wrunS from you in the shape of oppressive
burdens what think you Of the continuance Of
the Freeduens Bureau bill by which twelve
millions more will be fched from you next year.
This is the work of retrenchment which the
Radicals promised you should be begun.
pretty beginning truly!
FIRE AT tHERAw.-We regret to learn that
destructive fire occurred at Cheraw, Friday,
10Th ult, causing the destruction of four store
houses with nearly all their contents, and the
marble yard The sufferers are Mcssrs Ken
dali & Dockery, w. l.. j. Read, Drake, and
.ne other whose name we have not learned and
j. Fl. Villenueve, marble yard IFadesboro
Afyus
na- The crops suffering in some sections
If the District for the want Of rain. In this i'm
mediate neighborhood the prospects, so far, are
romising-Lancaster Ledger.
ssy- A company of gentlemen in Petersburg
have determined to put a line of boats on the
Roanoke river, to run between Castor and Clarks-
Vile