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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-18
AUCTION SALES.

On WEDNESDAY, the 2lst day of next
W month, (October) at II o clock M, in front
of the Mayors office, in the city of Alexandris,
l will sell, by auction, the well known FARM
SALISBURY" situated in the county Of
Fairfax, Va, on both sides of Flat Lick Run,
two miles northwest of the village Of Centre
vile, 7 miles from Union Mills depot, on the
o, A. s. NJ R. r., and % miles from Alexan-
dris by turnpike road, and adjoining the lands
of James Green and others. This farm IS very
extensively known as originally the seat of the
Love family, and is, generally considered as
naturally the most fertile body of land IN the
county. The present tract contains 81! acres;
but will sell only 800 acres, including the
original homestead, and all the buildings, an
abundance of water, about 40 acres of rich
creek bottom, and about SO acres Of timber
This farm will be cut off from the balance Of
the tract by straight line running across the
entire place, and parallel with the county
road which forms its front boundary; will be
nearly square in shape; will front It's whole
breath on the county road; and will consist of
the heart of the original tract. As grass and
stock farm, particularly as hay and dairy
farm, it is rarely exceled. The buildings, beau
tifully situated in fine natural lawn, are COM
modious and numerous, and would be very
comfortable with moderate repair. AS yalua-
Bile farm is rarely offered at auction, and pup
chasers are solicited to examine It before the
day Of sale.
TERMS-One.third cash. and the residue in
one and two years; tho deferred payments to
De secured by bond of the purchaser and deed
" ,'0' :, JOHN S. POWELL.
sep 14-eots Richmond, Va.
THagerstown Mail, Wsrrenton Index, Lees
: burg Washin gtonan ...-
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AUCTION SALES.
DUBLIC SALE.

By virtue of 8 decree of the Circuit Court for
Prince Georges county, Md, sitting in equity,
passed on the 10Th day OF april, 1863, in cause
in said Court pending, in which Charles r.
Grimes and others are complainants, and James
II. Crimes and others are respondents, the IN
dersigned, as Trustee, will SSH, at public sale,
at Grimes Gross Roads, on the premises, or
THURSDAY, the oath day of september, 1863,
at IL clock H., if fair, if not, the first fall
day thereafter, all that
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
of which Thos Crimes late of Prince Georges
county, Md. died seized and possessed, contain.
ing about TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHT
ACRES. This property is only seven miles
from Washington, D. g., and three miles from
Alexandra Virginia, with DWELLING GGsasEs
&C.; is we'll watered, and well supplied with
wood, and for gardening and market purposes
cannot be surpassed There is also 8 great VA
ciety of the choicest fruit trees.
The property will BIZ sold as one entire tract,
or in lots from one to sixty acres. The entire
farm having been laid off and divided into lots,
and plated, one of the said plats can be seen at
the Office of Shelby Clark, esq, Upper Mari
boro', Nd, and the other by calling on the un-
dersigLed, VINO will take pleasure in showing
the land. AS persons who think OF buying viii
visit the property and examine for themselves
further description is considered unnecessary
TERMS OF SALE, as prescribed by the de-
cree: One half cash on the day OF sale, or inc
ratification thereof by the Court; the residue
payable in twelve months from the day OF sale,
secured by the note or bond OF the, pure haser,
with security to be approved by the Trustee
and the whole pure hase money to bear interest
from the day of sale until paid. The cost OF
conveyaEcing and the necessary stamps to be
paid for by the purchaser.
Title perfect. Possession given on the frs
day of January, 1869; but if the property is
soldin lots, of the greater portion thereof pos
session can be given Immediately.
CHAS. 4. GRIMES, Trustee,
Alexandria, Va
Prince Georges CO., Nd. sep Its
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By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, entered on the 10th
day of October, 1867, in a suit in chancery
therein pending In which Elias E. Conner,
Admir-: of George B. Bradfeld, decd, is pl ain ain
tiff, and Susan Mayhugh and others arc let's,
the undersigned Commissioner will sell, before
the front door of the Court House Of said coun-
ty, on MONDAY, the eth day of September,
1868, that being Court day, st public auction,
to the highest bidder, e. TRACT OF LAND
containing 40 acres, upon the following
TERMS-One-tourth cash; and the remain
der on credit of one and two. years, with in
terest from the day of sale; the purchaser to
give bond and security for the deferred pay
ments, and the title to be retained as a further
security therefor. Said tract of land IS situSted
in Occoquan, near Spriggsford, in Prince vii.
liam county, shout three miles from the village
Of Manassas, and IS well tim bered:
q. NICOL, Comm'r.
Prince William CO., aug l-eots -
ms.-The above sale is postponed until MON
DAY, October H. at the same time and place.
sep 1l-eots .--'.
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THE GAZETTE.
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT. is.
The Currency and Bonds.

We give our readers a condensed account OF
the principal acts in relation to the currency
and bonds of the United States.
By the act Of March lst, 1862, certificates
of indebtedness are ISSUED to public creditors
at six per cent-nothing is said about the kind
of money to be used in repaying these.
By act of March 18th, 1862, coin is author
lied to be purchased with United States bonds
or notes, upon the best terms possible.
By act OF July 18th, 1861, and of February
18th, 1862. the demand notes,rin addition to
being receivable in payment of duties, are re-
ceivable as legal tender in like manner as
notes issued under act OF February 25th, 1862.
By act of July 18th, 1852 was authorized
an additional issue Of the United States notes
to the amount Of $3.50, 100000, not bearing IN
terest, and $35,000,000 of denominations OF u
from 81 to S5-receivable In payment OF all
dues except duties on imports and interest
bonds, ard to be also lawful money and legal
tender The Secretary may exchange tor such
notes, bonds bearing six per ct. interest, and
Reasonable after five and payable In twenty
years.
By the act of February 25th, 1862, the in
terest of these is to be paid In coin.
By the act of March 3d. 1863 are author
lied the issue of bonds to the amount of $500,
100000 for the current fiscal year, and 5000,
100000 for the next fiscal year, Tor a period OF
not less than ten, nor more than forty years,
the interest to be six per ct. in coin. Bonds
to be disposed Of for lawful money Of the
United States, or for any of the certificates OF
Indebtedness. All the bonds and notes Issued
under this act to be exempt from taxation by
or under State uthority.-NOrtok journal.
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By j, MI. PARROT, Auctionecr.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF KING ST.
v PROPERTY.-In execution of decree OF
the Circuit Court Of the county of Alexandria,
rendered on the 9th Of August, 1868, in the
suit in chancery Of Baggett and wife VS.. John
ston ct al, the undersigned, Commissioners
will offer for sale, by auction, at tho premises,
on WEDNESDAY,, the 14th day Of October.
1868, at u O'Clock M, tWo-story BRICK Ga
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND in the asl:l l
city Of Alexandria, situated on the south side
of King street, 43 feet S inches east of Fay cite
street, II feet inches trout on King street, and
lCO feet Deep to a 10 feet alloy The improve
ments are q very convenient and substantial
DWELLING and SHOP, with back buildings
TERMS-Tcn per cent Of the purchase mon
ey to be paid down at the time of sale, and on
the ratification of the sale sutcent,in addition,
to make one-fourth Of the whole purchase
money; and the residue in three equal install
ments ut six, twelve and eighteen months, with
interest; the deferred payments to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser, satisfactorily en-
dorsed, and deed Of trust upon the property:
AS further security, the buildings to be insured
and the policy transferred to u.s. Stamps and
deeds at purchasers cost.
L. JOHNSTON.
D. L. SMOCT.
sep ll-cotd Commrs Of Sale.
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FEyRUSTEES SALE OF VALUA AZ L e
REA Z ESTATE

TRUsTEESh E SAtf Es2 2R EAIU B L E
By virtue of deed Of trust from James S.
Purdy and wife, dated the 2lst Of March, 1861,
recorded amongst the land records of Fairfax
county, Liber d, No. 4, folio l23, for the pur-
poses therein mentioned, l shall expose to pub
lie SALE at Fairfax Court House, on the 18th
DAY OF OCTOBER. 1868, that being Court
day, tho TRACT OF LAND in said deed men
toned, lying on the Little River Turnpike
road, at Accotink, adjoining the lands of Ten
nison's heirs. DR.. Henry, and others, containing
3l9 acres and poles. The above tract of Land
is situated in pleasant and desirable hbor-
hood, 8 miles from Alexandria and Il from
Washington city. The Lard is said to be of tho
best quality, and is one OF the most productive
farms in that vicinity. The improvements are
uncomfortable.
TERMS One-fourth Of the purchase money
to be paid in hand on the day Of sale; the resi-,
due in three equal pawn ents, st six, twelve and
eighteen months, with Interest FROM the day OF
sale, to be secured by :he bonds of the purchas-
er, with personal security, and deed OF trust
upon the land Selling as Trustee, J. shall con-
yey such title only as is vested in me: which,
however, is believed to be unQuestionabI G.
Sale to take place between IL and O'CLOCK.
Persons desiring further information will apply
to THOMAS r. LOVE, Fairfax Court House,
Va, or WM. Fl. COOLING, Trustee
Fairfax county, sep 12-eOts
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STOVES. TINWAFsE. &c.
,g1HE GREAT DIAMOND HEATER.

7 -
This msgniGcent Stove stands in the same re-
lation to other stoves as the precious jewel from
which it derives its nano does to other Jewels.
Protitiug by past experience, We have thrown
into it all the commemorate qualities OF the
most popular Stoves, and have added Inventions
Of cur own, rendering it the best COMPUTATION
of philosophy and mechanics now in the mar
ket, and making j: q perfect stove. By the ar
rangement the Combustion of gases is perfect
and greater efficiency is obtained to perform
what VIC claim for it, with great diminution IN
amount Of fuel necessary. It is unequalIed IN
every particular, in beauty, in workmanshlp,ln
Il is q self feeder, and not likely to get out Of
order We earnestly invite ornparson Of this
stove with others, and feel confident its great
superiority will insure the preference. This
handsome and economical stove is for sale by
sep ENOCH GRIMES, %, King st.
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sep ll-eotd
NRINCE- WILLIAM LAND.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, entered on the 18th
day of May, 1868, in suit in chancery therein
pending, in which Joseph j. Cockrell and 9th
ers, are plaintiffs, and William Coleman and
othors are defendants, the undersigned Com.
missionors will sell, before the front door Of
the Court House of said county, on MONDAY,
the 7th day of September, 1863 that being
Court day at public auction, to the highest
bidder, the following TRACTS or PARCELS
OF LAND, to wit:
A TRACT OF SEVENTY ACRES, situated
on tho road leading from Bradley to Bands
ford adjoining the lands of Jason Ketchum and
others, about 3 miles from the village of Man-
assas and is covered with wood and timber.
A TRACT OF SEVEN ACRES, situated on
Pney branch, adjoining the lands of John Fair
and others, about 81 miles from the village OF
Manassas, and is covered with wood and tim
Der; and
ATTRACT OF TWENTY EIGHT ACRES,
adjoining the lands of Joseph j. Cockrel! and
others, about 81 miles from the village OF Man
assas, about one half cleared and the roman
der in wood and timber. On the following
| TERMS-One-fou cash, and the remain
der on credit of one and two years, with inter
est from f day of sale, the purchaser to give
bond and security for the deferred payments,
and the title to BIO retained as further security
therefor. T. A. WEEDON.
J. J. COCKRELL.
-. A. NICOL, Comm'rs.
Prince William CO., aug l-eots
&a~The above sale is postponed until NUN
DAY, October r. at the same time and place.
sen 1l-eOts --.-.-.
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

The Adams Express Co., comprt.,
AGAINST
VIM II. Marbury, Jos Davidson,
Washington. AleSa and George In Equity
town Railroad Company Oscar
q. Stevens and w jackson
Phelps Defendants ......
In the Circuit Court of the United States for
the Fourth Circuit, and District Of Virginia.
August 70, 1853.
(EXTRAcT FROM DECREE)
land it is further ordered and adjudged that
it be referred to Westel Willoughby and Neu-
ben Johnston, of alexandria, Va, as JOINT
Commissioners, to take, state and report to THIS
Court. an account between the complainant ana
the Washington, Alexandria and Georgetown
Railroad Company, their officers and agents, or
All disbursements made by the SAID complain,
snt on account of said railroad. as well as of all
moneys received by the omplainant on account
Of said road and especially due and to become
due to the complainant from the said railroad !;
and to report whether any or what contracts
are now existing between the SAID compalns"
and the said railroad. and by whom made, and
on whose account; and how far said contracts
have been completed, and how far the same are
still incomplete; as well as any other matter or
thing which may be mat rial or necessary to
the decision of all or any of the matters IN the
said bill and answers set forth"
To the Adams Express Company, William Il.
Marbury. Jos. Davidson, the Washington,
Alexandria and &c rgetown Railroad Co.,
Oscar A. Stevens and W. Jackson Phelps,
the parties above-nam ed:
Take notice that on TUESDAY, the 22d day
of this present month, at II o'clock m, at tho
office of w c. Yeaton, in Stewards Building,
in Alexandria, Va, we will proceed to execute
the order of which the foregoing is q true ex-
tract; when and where you are required to at
tend, and produce any and all accounts, con-
tracts, and papers therein referred to-; Given
under our hands this 7th day of September 1868.
r. JOHNSTON.
w. WILLOUGHBY.
sep 9-eotd joint Commissioners.
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- RINCE WILLIAM LAND.

By virtue Of q decree of the Circuit Court OF
Prince William county, entered on the 18th
day of May, 1868, in q suit in chancery therein
pending in which Ferdinand A. Weldon and
wife are plaintiffs, and William Coleman and
others are defendants, the undersigned Com
missioners will sell before the front door of the
Court House of said county, on MONDAY the
18th day of September, 1868 that being Court
day, at public auction to the highest bidder, the
following TRACTS or PARCELS of LAND,
to wit: .- -
A TRACT OF FORTY ACRES, situated on
Piney branch adjoining the lands of Mrs. Emily
E. johnson and others, about 81 miles from the
Village Of Manassas and TRACT OF ON
HUNDRED AND NINE ACRES, situated on
the Bethlehem and Dumiries road, adjoining
the land of Ben johnson and others, about one
mile from the Village Of Manassas; on the fol
lowing
TERMS-One fourth cash, and the remainder
on q credit of one and two years, with interest
from day of sale, the purchaser to give bond
and security for the deferred payments, and the
title to be retained as g further security there
for.
The FORTY ACRE TRACT is covered with
wood and timbe principally oak: The IRACI
OF ONE HUNDRED AND NINE ACKEo Is
fine arabic land with about twelve acres OF su-
perior oak timber. T. A. WELDON.
J. ]. COCKRELL
A. NICOL.
Pr. VIM. co. aug 1-ects Commissioners.
@-The above sale is postponed until MON
DAY, October II, at the same time and place.
sep ll-eots
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GTOVES!
~
STOVES!
STOVES
s. CUVILLIER,

S. CUVILLIER,
. Kclrs old stand, No. o. King street,
Dealer in all kinds Of
AND TIN WARE,
Viz: Cook Parloc Hall, Church, Office and
other kinds Of Stoves and Ranges Among his
frst-class Cook Stoves are the Excelsior, Mon
umenta Ironsides, Nm. Penn, Noble Cook,
Pennsylvania, Paragon, Lehish, C0ntinc4!aj
Old Dominion VIM Tell, &c, &C, al! OF which
he warrants IS recommending:
GsE5~ Coppersmithing a2d Plumbing, Roofing
and Scouting done in town or cOuntry,at short
est notice and lowest prices, for quality Of mate
rial and workmanship. GU VILLIhh,
sep T-tJAnl AleXAnQflN. ' 2
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7 - II
! have been authorized sell the valuable
property in the city OF AleIandria, known as
HUNTERS SHIP-YARD.
T his property, with small outlay, can be
put in complete order for building and repair
Ing vessels of the largest draught. For terms.
apply to Il. 0. CLAUGHTON,
sep 14-eo2W Attorney at Law.
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FOR SALE AND RENT.
mop GA 1,F-

G# Two-story FRAME DWELLING, No 80,
north Henry street, formerly the residence Of
the late John Dewey, with rooms, lot and
stable, 35 feet front and l05 feet 5 inches deep,
running back to an alley. For further partc-
ulsrs inquire of JOHN LEATHERLAND,
sep II 26 King street.
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BL A OK G + 90 L
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, Sc.
OH KING STREET. ,
Z 4 T T1 T II NJ

Such bargains cannot be obtained elsewhere
in this city as you can get at the selling out
place. The same is TO continue only for short
time, and it is to the advantage Of every one to
call and purchase ct the small but well stocked
store No IS, KING ST, which you cannot
fail to notice, from the fact that small red
flag hangs out at the door. So far, every one
who has purchased, calls out cheap. cheap
very cheap Notice the following price list
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DOM ESTIC S.

OHEAP DOMESTICS.
Bleached and Unb!eachcd Co:tons from Cd
to 12-4
Calicoes, beautiful assortment
Canton Flannels, Blcached and Unblcachcd.
Hickory Shirtings
Blue and Brown Denims
Flannols, all c0lOrs and qualities.
Furniture Plaids, &c.
As we buy these goods almost entirely By the
case from the factory agents. we can otlcr great
inducements to wholesale as well us retail
buyers. Call and sec our stock, and if VIC can
not suit you, both in. quality and price We do
not osk you to purchase:
sep Is WILMER s. SLAYMAkER.
MT EW FA i L G O. S.
We are this day opening our first instalmCn;
of FALL DRESS GOODS, embracing many
new styles. pretty and cheap.
Granite Poplins.
Chcno do.
French and Irish DO all colors.
All-wool Mous!ins, Empress Cloths, Mcrl-
noes and many others too numerous to mention
These goods have been carefully selected in the
New York market, and will be sold Us cheap i
not cheaper, than they can be bought else
where. We would invite an examination.
sep II WILMER 81 SLAY MAkEk.
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ADJUSTMENTS
GRAND FAMILY MATINEE, OR AT
T TERNOON PERFORMANCE
0F BLACK CROOK, At THE NATIONAL


GRAND FAMILY MATINEE, OR AT
{ r TERNOON PERFORMANCE
OF BLACK CROOK, At THE NATIONAL
THEATRE, ...
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, at two O'Clock
Doors open at | O clock
Tickets can be bought Of the captains OF
either of the Potomac Con1pany's Ferry Boats
for the afternoon matinee at 30 cents for the
round trip. This ticket admits the holder to
any part of the Theatre, and is good for the
round trip on the boat.
A most favorable opportunity and ut very,
low figure is afforded all to see this wonderful
performance.
steamers Washington and AleIandra, oil de-
tention is avoided at the door of the Theatre.
The II o'clock boat is the one to 60 on
the better to secure good seats
Washington, sep l7-2t
TAT ATIONAL THEATRE,
N WASHINGTON.
BLACK CROOK.
The desire to see this novel play has induced
the manager to make up
.... EXCURSION TRIPS,
on THURSDAY and SATURDAY EVEN
INGS, and return parties TO Alexandria BY III.
TIE STEAMER & BROW
will convey passengers to and from Washing
ton.
Fare for the round trip, including reserved
seat to witness the Black Crook,
ONE DOLLAR.
Tickets to be procured OF Capt Stackpole.
NB-Boat leaves foot Of King st. st $50 p. N.
Washin gton, sep l5-5t
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MILLINERY GOODS
RIBBONS. TRIMMING RIBBONS, VEL
VET RIBBONS,
SILKS, SATINS, VELYEIS,
Fancy Bonnet Materials,
Blends, Grapes, Nets,
French Flowers, Plumes and Ornaments,
BONNETS AND LADIES' HATS,
In Straw, Silk, Velvet and Felt,
We offer the largest and best assorted stock
in the United States, comprising all the latest
Partisan Novelties, and unequailod IN choice
'A''''' '''' ERMSTRONG, GATOR & co,
237 and 239, Baltimore street.
aup 9S-1m# BALTIMORE.
TUNTAINS-VEEY HANDSOME.
We have q fno assortment Of Nottingham
Lace Curtains which we are selling ct very low
prices. II. y. WCuD,
SEP Is G2, cor King and Fairfax SITS.
7 INEN TABLE DAMASK-ALL QUAIL
IL ITIES also, Table Cloths, all sizes; Ia
Bile Napkins Towels, Diapers, IS, 70, Y, y in
ches wide-very cheap, Call and examine at
r.. l.. WOODS,
SEP Is 81, cor King and Fairfax SITS
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A fire assortment of HATS, CAPS, bUS-
PENDERS, HANDKEKCHIEFS, Gloves OF
all kinds, ,IEWELRY, Ties, and hne imported
French Scarfs all of which | will sell at u very
low price. Call at 36, King street, and save ~
per cent at least.
sen 1l-lm% Il. u hAI II.
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G 3. SEXTON'S
-. PATIENT
BALTIMORE PAkLOK HEATERS
AND
GAS. BURNERS.

. Our celebrated Patent Heaters for Anthracite
and Bituminou3 coAl have given the utmost
s4tis faction TO the thousands who have pat
them in their houses the past lew years. They
lave as brilliant and cheerful appearance rs an
open CRATE fire, and are decidedly more econo-
niical and desirable They have the greatest
heating capacity ofany fireplace. Stoves IN use
one ire. Considerable expense has been incur
red recently in getting o@t our new patterns,
nd it is pronounced by nII that for beauty Of
finish and tasteful ornamentstioa and construc
ton, our new Stoves are unequaliGd, end they
are the most powerful and pleasant OF heaters.
Fire may be kept no in them for months ~ @G-
ding coal every twelve hours.
The demand for and popularity OF our Heat
crs is unabGted.
They can be obtained Of ,,,,,
Mcssrs. PURCELL 81 HOY.
Alexandria, Va.
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nj o T G E
The partnership of ARNOLD s. FIELD is
this day dissolved by mutual consent All per-
sons in debt to the firm will make Immediate
payment. All bills due by US will be paid on
presentation. Either member is authorized to
settle its affairs VIM. ARNOLD will continue
the business until further notice
VIM. ARNOLD.
sep 15-eo6t JOHN A. FIELD.
7E7IN PRESERVE CANS AND WAX-On
4 hand quart Tin Cans for tomatoes &C.,
with Wax for sealing the same; wholesale and
1etail at SO, King st.