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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
RECEIPTS oFPRODUCE BY RAILROAD

The following are the receipts of produce,
&c, by the Orange, Alexandria % Manassas
X. T., for the week ending December Y, 1868
Corn II. $50 bushels, wheat 6223 rye 456, oats
1885, corn meal 90 ear corn 800, beans so, onions
25 dried fruit $50 potatoes g. mill otal 81, ilax-
seed 10, chestnuts 3, buekwheat 10, buckwheat
flour II sacks. sumac II sacks, wool sacks
gusno sacks, bacon 1850 lbs, beeswsx 6O lbs,
dressed hogs TO- rags 100 lbs, butter "A barrels,
and frkins, apples As bbls, eggs SO bbs and
boxes. 1our IA bbls, lard Is frkins, ground
bark hhds, poultry 40 bbls and boxes, bark IA
cords. honey cans, fowls II coops,, hides 10
bales and bundles, cabbage 275, fresh beet 24i2
lbs, wild turkeys 4. cows, calves, sheep, &c,
ii tallow $50 lbs, cranberries l boy, pig iron
y 800 lbs, venison l saddle, cotton " bales,
sundries i3 packages, castings TO- GOO lbs, sand
l6 tons, ploughs l, wrought iron BAR. cattle
q car loads, sheep1 car load, other freight 70
IONS Freight sent forward 600 tons.
The following are the receipts by the Alex
andris. Loudoun 81 Hampshire H. K, tor the
week ending December II, 1868 Wheat loOo
bushels, corn 1896, oats 146. meal 30 buckwheat
86 rye rs. feed DO. flour IS bbls, butter bbis
and kegs, poultry SO bbls and boxes, eggs Z
bbIs. sheep g. fresh beef $50 lbs, cattle car
load hogs 10, potatoes Dbl, sugar Dbl, wool
3 bales lumber car loads, wood 80 car loads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THEGAZETTH
The Revolution in Cuba.

New YORK, Dec. 15-The Herald has Ha-
vana advices to the 18th inst. via Key West.
The recent encounters in the Central district
have not been decisive, and the troops suffered
fearfully. Count Balmaseda is in Nuevitas
and demands reiuforcements. A rising has taken
place at Sante Espirita and the Revolutionlsts
say, one at Macajua, and that Villa Clara and
Trenidad are prepared to rise. The insurrec-
ton is now within one hundred and fifty miles
of Havana. The British consul notifies the
subjects of Her Britanic Majesty to make i'm
mediate registration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
NO. 81 CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX
STREETS

NO. 81 CORNER OF KING AND FAIRFAX
STREETS.
Now men in every age and land, no matter
when where,
Have ever given TO number one their most par
ticular care;
But there's man in our town, twill be believ-
cd by none,
Instead of number one takes care of number
81"
He keeps all kind of clothing Sir, the best that
can be had,
In order that his fellow men may all be neatly
The poor, by him, arc warmly clothed with
each revolving sun;
All this he does by taking care Of number 81"
The other day as dressed in style, l strolled
along the street,
The pretty girls all smiled at me. and looked
so killing sweet,
That grew very vain and said "the right thing
have done.
In getting this neat suit of clothes from num-
Der 81 "
Now if it's your desire to be handsome man
like me,
Just get a suit from Blondheim's store, he'll fit
you to Il.
And, Mr.. Blondheim, keep it up, 60 on as
you've begun,
And sell your clothing cheap for cash, at "num-
Der 5l," (cor. King and Fairfax sts.,)
And show the people that your goods are all A
number one. dec ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
From WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec 15.-In the Senate, to-
day, the bill making it punishable offence to
hold office contrary to the provisions Of the
18th amendment, was taken up, and Mr. Ferry
is speaking in favor of its passage. .&'+;a
The House is engaged on bills, resolutions,
&C., of no special interest.
In the Supreme Court, Mr.. Charles O'Con-
nor is making an argument in favor of taxing
the certificates of indebtedness held by the
hanks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

ALEXANDRIA LITERARY ASSOCIATION. =
The regular weekly meeting of the Alexandra
Literary Association will be held tonight in
the associations new room, over Arnold'S hat
store, corner of King and Royal streets. The
SUBJECT for discussion is: Ought the Southern
States to accept the Reconstruction acts? DR..
James G. Hill and William +. Arnold will
support the affirmative, and A, j. Wedderburn
and f. Lawrence Tolsou the negative side OF
the question Dr. w. III. Roberts has been
appointed declaimer for the occasion. The
association meets at O'Clock p. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

BRIDGE OVER THE AQUEDUCT. MIR. Alfred
oopates, President of the Chesapeake & Ohio
UanaI Company, met Mr.. VIM. w. DUNCAN,
secretary and Treasurer of the Alexandria
GGanal, Railroad and Bridge Company; and
Iue result OF their conference was On agreement
~ ~ which the difference in reference to the To-
.auon Of the north end of the new travel bridge
s sU'1ss the Potomac over the piers of the Alex
T TTSutia Aqueduct, was satisfactorily settled
b uat = portion of the new bridge which crosses
%e chesapeake and Ohio Canal will therefore
s Vtp,Unstructed at once, and the whole super.
~ 1ucture will be finished and opened for travel
" an early day Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

New LODGE Jefferson Circle, No.
., Brotherhood of the Union, have leased the
hall in the second story of Mr. William Mum
new building, on King street, near the corner
of st. Asaph, for lodge room, and VIII meet
there for the first time, on the night OF We'd
nesdav next. The room is of beautiful proper
tons, and has been handsomely and tasteiully
fitted up for the Circle, who are to become its
occupants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, Mr.. Charles W.
Green advertises his stock of goods for the
Christmas holidays, and large and splendid
stock he has. Gifts suitable for the old and
young of both sexes, pretty, and what is OF
great importance in these times, useful and de,
sirable-of some we can testify. His stock OF
dolls for the little girls is curiosity; but every
body can best Judge for themselves, by calling
and seeing. No. 6S King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

Tue WEATHER. The weather has consld-
erably moderated, and the blockade in the
river, 80 far as the steamers are concerned, IS
of no consequence-th ice being broken into
small foes, which are thin and afford no OBJ
struction. The channel opposite the city is
clear. All the steam lines running to and from
this city are making their usual trips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

GOALS TO NEWCASTLE. The schooner
Margaret and Lucy, with load OF ice, tor
Washington, which has been aground below
this city for some days past, was dragged OIL
this morning, by two tug boats which were
sent to her relief, and has been towed to her
destination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

WASHINGTON FERRY BOATS. On and after
tomorrow morning, the ferry boats between
this city and Washington, will make their first
trip at S o'clock a. m. and their last at 3
o'clock p. m. This change is made In conse'
ouenca of the quantity of Ice in the river
which makes the first trip so difficult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

WASHINGTON ADJUSTMENTS. Attention Is
directed to the advertisement in another col
umn, of the special train to be run on the
Washington and Alexandria Railroad tomor-
row night, for the accommodation OF those
who may wish to attend the different places Of
amusement in Washington Good pieces are
to be produced at the National Theatre and al
Walls Opera House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

FISH MARKET. Alexandria, in addition to
Its advantageous facilities as a shad and herring
market, and as fresh fish market, has of late
become one of the most extensive Northern
salt fish markets in the South and any OF the
following named numerous varieties OF sails fish
eau now be obtained here by wholesale on al
most as favorable terms as they can be bought
where the fish are packed Salmon, Passport,
labrador, Big Island and Nova Scotia Her
mig, Mackerel, Blue Fish, Cod, Cusk, Hake,
Pollock, Halibut and one or two other varieties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

Property SALE.-Messrs Green and Wise,
Real Estate Agents, sold on Saturday the 18th
inst, the lot of ground between Christ Church
and Hallowelrs schoo house, bounded by Game
ron, Columbus and Washington streets, fronting
lO7 feet on Washington street, and running
back 246 feet 10 inches, to Robert Edmunds
esq for $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

ZELI's ENCYCLoPEDIA.-We have received
from the publishers, the second number OF
"ZelIs Encyclopedia and Universal Dlctlon-
airy" which sustains IN every particular the
expectations raised by the first number.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

HORSE THEFr.-Last night about seven
o clock, two horses, sadded and bridled stand
ing in front of Mr.. GIBBS fancy store, on King
street, were stolen, nor have they since been
heard from. They were fine and valuable ami
mails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

ALEXANDRIA CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS
The regular monthly meeting of this society
will be held in their room, on King street, at
halfpast seven o'clock night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

FINE CATTLE AND SHEEP MIR MOrganthal
sStill ahead in the stock question, as lar as
heard from. He shipped on Saturday over
the Orange road, twelve car loads OF the finest
cattle ever raised in Southwestern Virginia,
several of them weighing $500 pounds each !;
also four car loads Of splendid sheep, all for the
Washington market Some of the sheep
Weighed 24O pounds gross. Among them was
one raised by hand, little girl having fed it
With spoon until it could take care OF ITSELF
weighed 2GO pounds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
MARRIED.

On the I'd instant, at 'Marmion," the resi-
dence of the brides father, by the Rev f. b.
Mcclure, Mr. JOHN 6: PQL 40 OF ota j.,
Mr. Fielding Lewis, of King George county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

A SPLENDID variety of Buckskin Gloves and
Gauntlets; heavy lined Kid Gloves with fur
tops Cloth, Lisle Thread and silk: mixed
Gloves, and variety Of others, Just received at
S. Dealham's. 1O9 King street. de 4-2awtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
Municipal Election.

Boston, Dec Is. The new Board OF AL
dermen stands Republicans to 5 Democrats.
Common Council, 80 Republicans to 81 Demo
Gratis, At Lynn yesterday, James A. Buffain,
citizens candidate for Mayor, was elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

BLACK, Blue and Brown Beaver Oyercoats !;
a splendid variety of Capes for men and youths,
and extraordinary fine and heavy Walking
Goats Of imported Beavers and English Mel
ton just received at S. Dealham's 108 King st.
dec 4-2aWtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

DEMoREsT's. We have received from MIR.
j. T. Cox, news emporium, No. l2O hlng
street, Demorest's monthly for January-the
fashion book of the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
HOLlDAY PRESENTS
IL HOLIDAY PRESENTS

would call the attention of my customers to
my large and elegant assortment of HOLIDAY
PRESENTS, consisting of Lace Collars and
Handkerchief, Bracelets, Jewelry, Fancy
Work Boxes, Writing Desks, Portmonaies,
Perfumery, and all articles for the toilet; also,
q large assortment Of Dolls-Wax, Crying,
and China-Doll Heads and Bodies, separate;
Children's China Tea Setts-all of which in
vite the public to call and examine before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as they will be sold as cheap
the cheapest.
(. dec Is O. Q. BERRY, II King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
HOLIDAY GOODS.

1868. 1869.
HOLIDAYS.
In making your selection Of presents for the
holidays il will afford me pleasure to show you
my stock OF standard
GOODS AND NOVELTIES,
selected with special reference to tho approach
ing season. The leading articles are
BIBLES, PRAYER AND HYMN BOOKS,
lin rich antique and velvet bindings
A full line of tho choicest American and
English
JUVENILE BOOKS,
Games for Little Folks in great variety,
Building ard Alphabet Blocks,
Backgammon Boards,
Chess Men and Boards,
FINE GOLD PENS AND PENCILS,
in gold mounted rubber cases, very desirable
for Christmas presents,
PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS IN EVERY
STYLE
Travelling Bags,
in Turkey Morocco and Russia Leather.
Papctries,
in Russia and Vienna leather, very beautiful.
Papetries,
with Perfumed Paper and Envelopes.
Handkerchief and Glove Boxes.
fine Vienna Leather.
Portfolios and Writing Desks,
beautifully inlad, and very artistic in design
and finish.
Work Boxes,
in great variety, new and unique styles
LADIES COMPANIONS, IN RUSSIA
LEATHER,
Fine POrtmOunaieS,
Cigar Cases and Pocket Knives,
BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF
JAPANESE GOODS s. LACQUER WARE,
CONSISTING OF
RICHLY INLAID CABINETS,
HANDKERCHIEF Boxes,
CARD RECEIVERS, TRAYS,
GLOVE Boxes,
MAGIC FLOWERS,
Work Boxes,
FISH AND BOATS.
BEAUTIFUL BOXES IN STRAW WORK,
Chinese Tops, Jewel cases. Toilet Cases, CHI
nese Plates,
besides many other novelties in fine laquer
work. GEORGE II. FKENCd,
dec 1l-tD3l 95 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
HOLIDAY GOODS.

IHRISTMAS Is COMING, and as every
\ one likes to be well supplied and have
good time generally on that occasion, have
ordered and received large assortment Of all
linds Of goods. such rs CANDIES and NUTS,
of all descriptions, TOYS, FIRE WORKS,
&c. which will make all those who buy feel
like having their money back IN orderto come
and buv the same things over again. | have
been in business here for many years and
knowing what is generally wanted about this
time have done nv best in order TO be able 10
please everybody. | am prepared TO supply
Families. both in town andcOuntry, with every
thing they, may, require Please look ~ NY
| list of goods and see for yourselves
100 boxes Raisins
| cask Currants.
boxes Citron.
30 drums fresh Figs
| Preserved Figs Chinese Plums.
| Prunes, in boxes and jars.
boxes Oranges, boxes Lemons.
l case Preserved Ginger.
cases Pickles in glass jars.
Canned Fruits, such as Peaches, Pears, Pine
apples, sc.
kegs Malaga Grapes; Cranberrie:.
2sacks fresh Cocoanuts.
Dstes. new Almonds, different qualities, Fill
boris, Cream-nuts, Pecans, English Walnuts
and Shell Barks.
Sardines, in large and small boxes.
80 boxes Fire Crackers, Torpedoes, Rockets
of all sizes, with numerous other fire works.
French Candies; also, large supply Of my
own manufacture.
Also, a large supply of Christmas presents
such as Toys, Dolls, &c; a fine collection, sul.-
able for Christmas trees.
l am also prepared to fill sll orders for Christ
| mas Cakes Of all kinds and sizes.
1 am good Old Deutscher as all Of you do
know;
1 came from Frankfort, on the Maine some
forty years ago.
| keen i lrst.rate Candy store. that any one
may see,
And if you want good bargains, Just come and
buy from me.
I've just employed Kris Kringle to mske al
kinds Of toys,
I'm fixing up for Christmas, and doing all
To try and please you better than any other
man.
And if you've any little ones, l certainly be-
lieve
That you Il call IN to see me this coming Christ
And fiji up all their stockings from Johns 70
little SAILS,
For that's your sacred duty, if you We any boys
or gals.
Should you conclude 70 deal with me, you'll
find il is my aim,
| To be always Christian in act as well as name;
You'll find sell my goods as cheap IS any one
in town,
And if YOU want some fancy cakes, I'll bake
them al up brown.
CHRISTIAN SCHAFER,
dec lin No. n. Fairfax St, AleXa.
A SPLENDID OCT. ROSEWOOD PI
| n ANOFORTE FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT.
| | wish to remind those Of our citizens who con
| template making this kind of present to dear
ones at home, that have the largest assortment
of Pianos offered this day in AleXsndrs IN
| Guiding good instruments used short tune nj
n yery reduced price. Also, new ones from
first class makers warranted in every parllcu,
| lar and to be sold on easy terms Of payment. ]
| viii sgan publish the names of our citizcns
who have favored me with their confidence,
some of whom made dae inquiries IN other mar
kets, but found they could 10 as well, if Sst
| hot+nr AT HOME
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

We are requested to call attention to the adver
tisement of called meeting Of the Sun Fire 20.
at their Engine House, this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
DEB.

In Fredericksburg, on Sunday, evening, TN
18th instant, Mr.. ALEXANDER Is. ANOA
son of Thomas +, Knox, esq, in the Z5u yeSl
of his age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

1.s- ATTENTION FIaKMENl-There will be a
called meeting of the Sun Company at their
Engine House this Tuesday, evening. Business
Of importance is to be transacted. BY order OF
the President;
dec 15-1t WIN. JENKINS secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

OYRUP.-Amber and Grocers Syrups, re
y ceived to-day, for sale by n,,pn
dec Is d u MlAoohN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

FOURTH WARD RADICALS. A meeting OF
tbe Radicals of the Fourth Ward was held last
night in Bethel Church, John A. Seaton, col
ored, in the chair, and H. G. Win2hip, white,
Secretary. On motion OF Noble Logan, color
Cd The action of the late Conventions, which
has resulted in the nomination of two sets OF
candidates for the Legislature, was reconsidered.
The following preamble and resolution were then
offered by John A. Seaton, colorcd, and, after
prolonged debate, almost unanimously
adopted:
"WuEREAS, owing to the present dlSorgan'
lied condition of the Republican party OF Alex
andria. and to re- establish the harmony, unity,
and good feeling among the members OF the
party, we declare the nominations made by the
different factions OF the party rs not binding on
the same, therefore, be 1t
"Resolred That this meeting OF the people
of the Fourth Ward proceed to elect delegates
to confer with the people OF the other wards to
select suitable persons to represent the city and
county of Alexandria in the next House oil
Delegates.
A motion was then made, and carried, that
the following named persons be appointed the
delegates from the Fourth Ward, in accordance
with the above resolution: Lysander Hill and
Robert Bell, white, and John A. Seaton, Alex
ander Douglas, Armistead West, Noble Logan,
and w. II. Davies, eolored. After some fur
Their undressing business the meeting ad-
jOurned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

Oh it was pitiful, near whole city full, coat
he had none. He should get one by all means
of Geo. c. Henning, No. 5l1 It'll st., Washing
ton d. c., who has them for one price only.
dec l6-1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
BAN ERS.

WILMER D. CORsE. MONTGOMERY d. CoRSE.
DANKING HOUSE OF
WILMER D. CORSE Sc CO.,
Nos. 81 & SO, King ST.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WILL DEAL IN
SILVER COIN, UNCURRENT
MONEY, RAILROAD
BONDS, &c, Sc.
GOVERNMENT BONDS and other secur-
ties bought and sold on commission.
Collections made on all accessible points IN
the United States, and proceeds promptly re-
mitted. Int. Rev. Stamps for sale. sep
JNo W. BURKE. A: HERBERT. wv AuRY
DURKE, HERBERT IL CO.,
EA N TX RS,
OFFICE-CoRNER KING Il WATER sTs
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
BUY AND SELL
UNCURRENT MONEY
GOLD AND Sill YER COIN,
AND EXCHANG -.
BONDS AND STOCKS, -
ROUGHT AND SOLD ON COMMISSION.
Sight Drafts Checks, and limo Collections,
.or,55tly romitted for ;T!-.f
OTONEBRAKERS CATTLE POWDERS
y are highly recommended for loss of cud,
black tongue, &c; also for hog cholera. A
full supply just, received from the manufacture
err, and for sale by
nov 70 4. S. LEADBEATER s. co.
TLTXIR OF CINCHONA CALISAYA,
n Elixir Pyrophosphate of Iron, Elixir, VAL
erianate of Ammonia, Bitter Wine of Iron
Tonic Chocolate Drops, pure iron and Choco-
late. a fresh supply received and for sale by
dec 10 j. DIEN ELI, II 3. Royal st.
OALMON.-SmokedS Salmon just received
- ~ for sale by FRED RECKER,
nov 9S--4w King ST., cor. st. Asaph
LARGE LOT OF PAPER and PAPER
n SACKS for sale low by ,,rr nn,
dec II D. " hAAn y "''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
rOCAL ITEM >.

Go n, L1y1NesroN.-From Captain Frank
luz wbo was a passenger on board the Hi.
hs:s' the following particulars of the
L, We Of that steamer are obtained. The
sun 81. ;,;npston, Captain Lawler, left Baltimore
- saturday last, with some passengers and an
W ,orted cargo for the Potomac River landings,
49, c;tv. and the District of Columbia, On
onndav while going up Port Tobacco Greek,
-, about three and,a-half miles from Chapel
DIT she first encountered the ice, and must
.hon have received the injuries from which she
'eorwards suffered, though at the time un-
,'nOwn She reached Chapel Point, made fast
:, the wharf, and had commenced taking out
Sor freight for that point before it was discOv-
ID that she was aleak. Her steam had also
hon allowed to get so low that her pumps
oould not be worked. An attempt was made
10 keep her afoat by bailing, but the water
Gained so fast upon those so employed that 1t
wss soon given up, and the whole crew were
then engaged in removing her ireight-a great
mart of which was saved, but some -four, sugar,
cakes, boots and shoes, &C., stored in the after
hatch. went down with the steamer, and are OF
coursc damaged or ruined. The passengers
and crew got off without anydifhculty or trouble.
The vessel now lies in five feet of water. moor
ed fast to the wharf at Chapel Point. Efforts
will be made as soon as tho weather permits to
raise and repair her,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

&8- Merchants in and out of tho city will be
supplied at Wholesale prices, which they will
find as low as the same goods can be bought in
any Of tho Northern cities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
GREAT ATTRACTION.


We offer to the public, at the lowest prices,
the greatest and most attractive variety OF
TOYS now found in our city, which we prom
ise will please even the most fastidous. Also,
SLEIGH b BASKETS, SLEIGH BELLS, Boy
SIpiqhs ard Wagons A large assortment of
SKATES, SEWING MACHINES &c.
A II MOTT b. :. ASHBY.
A. II. MOTT Il CO.,
de 11-100 60 King street, Alexandra, Va.
NOR CHRISTMAS-New Currants, CitroG
i and Raisns, the latter in whole, half and
quarter boxes; Mince Nest, ready for use;
sound ingredients; Pure Crab Apple Cider, an
article indispensable at Christmas times, but
notslways procurable; Canned GGods-Peae!hes
Strawberries, Pears, Tomatoes, Yarmouth Sug-
arcane, Lobster, &c. pure Old Rye his< G.
Foreign and Domestic Brandies. Wines, On
Rum. &c, all Of which will be reasonably dis
nosnd of j. HOPKINS,
Iec IN No 5 North Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15
Gold.
CITY ITEMS.

NEW YORK, Dec. 15.-Gold to-day 1861.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-12-15

dee 10-2w 49, King ST., near Colum bus