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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

Letter from Rev A. Briggs, Of
Rock Island, lllln0is.
ROCK ISLAND. ILL.,. June rs, 1868.
DR. LlanrEKL Dear Sir-Gratitude to you
and desire 10 bensht others has in dueed me to
make the following statement
For the last four or five years l have ha
partial deafness in my left ear, and this, durin Z
the last nine months has increased 80 rapidly
and to such IN extent that could scarcely hear
a oil With il. and having that time used many
remedies with NO essential or permanent benefit
l soon began TO think that should soon loose
the use Of that organ altogether.
But amer seeing an announcement Of your
o@cial visit 10 this city. and converting with
one v sss deafness Of long standing you had.
- he Informed me, entirely removed, l decided
to consult you. and il, after An examination you
thought you could restore nv hearing. to sub
NIT to On operation. Accordingly called st
your rooms yesterday and en- happy 70 ssy that
in less than half an hour, BY skillful and pain
less operation With suitable instruments, you
restored ny hearing completely, and trast per-
manently.
Accept, my dear sir. the assusaaes efny bsss
wishes for your future usefulness sad prosper.
ity.
4. BRIGGS.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
CHICAGO.

CHICAGO. Sept. 3 The fifth game Of
billiards for the State championship and
The golden cue, between Joseph vcruuelsn
and Henry Rhiuss. took place las, evsnirs
at the Crosby Music Hall. rhe game va.
1000 points, up push, shot barred. on q
four pocket table. The issult Of the score
wss A. follows Rhines / ,5ol vermuelsn
l.sT7 highest runs, Rhinss eli, ysrmusl
en- 1873; time Of game, hours and s,
minutes.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
WISCONSIN.

Bosc~sKI. Sept. 3.-Ths Srd Distric. Re
publican convention nominated Gen. Cobb
Tor Congress.
GREEN Bar, Sent. 3-Phil. Etus SAWYER
was nominated for Congress here, to-day,
by The Republicans.
WATERFOWL, Sept. s-The Republicans
o. Tue 2nd District, to-day, nominated Hon.
i. +. Hopkins fcr Congress.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
New York Market.

New York Market.
By Tesgraph.l eeptsmbsYt.
Coiton-Qalet At cole for middllng upisnds
Flsur-1prng steady and winter dull; Sols 10
FOR superfne: se.Ill % for K II o
Wheat Sprinr. qriet winter, dull: Q os1 for
No. spring 40 FOR new winter red western.
Rye-Quiet
Corn Quiet; lisGl - FOR un.ound: l24t1l -
for sound mixed - Tor old ditto in store.
Barley Nomins
Oats Better sia for western in store: 81 for
ditto afost; 1908 l-s for rev ditto 66 for new
southern.
Pork Quiet and heavy, At :s..s1es 50 for new
mees 2s - for old.
Beef Steady
Cut Meats-Quiet
Lard-Firmer, at is l-etlSp for steam 1914 0lsS
for kitte rendered
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
Chicago Live seek Market

ny Telegraph. Sept.
= cars.
Cattle Extra. 7.0oa7. rs fair to good, 3 50
a. IS /; stockers. 2. 25a4bo.
Hogs Extra 9.754lo.eo; good to choice
9251s.62ls.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
CON N ERctAL.


Osrcs o. ras DAvsSpoRs On ~ cRAf,
September I'd. 1858.
fLorh-Whoiessls,t 90 90: retsil, 1850.
WHsAs-New No. l. &l.5s q 65,. No. 2. u. 80.
HBARLEr-No l el70
OArs-New, 46fl5 Old, Soc
Rrr-New el.2O
Coas-s0@ s2c.
ONIONS -t5d75.
PorAr0ss- s0@fl.60.
Rrrrss 334Sse. per D.
Eeos-lke.
GRssR APPrRs-el.76 per bushel.
HAr-dood Tims:hy ti2.ee99ell. q. perSten
Prairie 81 10. oo1ll.oo per ton. Slough, q 10.
AxrHkscrrs At yard el0. 90 per ten.
Moon-Al. 90 nAr Cord
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
Toledo Market.

BY Telegraph. Sept. 5.
Flour-Quet.
Wheat without material change. White
Wabash 2 so white Michigan Q. 10; No spring
LIS
Corn-lleld at LOS for No / and !, 90 bid.
Oats--Steady At 81 for Mol.
Rye-1c better No 80; No2l.aS
Freights &c TO buffalo.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
RITCHIE 4 DUCK.
ST. Manufacturers of
PAPER BOXES
80 Il f4ani -s g.. -

KsFATe CIrGtt,
CHICAGO nJIvo1S
ANlNG tbs largest manufactory Of the
- Afna in!or northwest, lifted up with the
racst approved mschinery. we are enabled "a 4 II
ORD RS in the most expeditions and satisfactory
manner. ana are conhdeot of our ability u make
il to the interss, Of the trade to examine our
prices ssd stock before purchasing elsewhere.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
IOWA.

fesaNLLr, Sept. 3.-Hoa William b. Al
nson. was to-day, on tbs fret formal oal.o,
,.'noininaied to copgreas. for the third
Iisific', he receiving 1870 votes. Burke, o,
bener county, receiving IA, and Cooley
Of Ninneshek county. two vote,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
WlSc0A8lH.

LACnossR, Sept 2.--The Democrats nom
mated Gen. A. g. Ellis for Congress ID,
Cay, 70 run egainst Gen. Wasoburne
RsroS. Sept a fire Sunday night
hurued cat Desano & Ca1ley. Desreo l.
Eskew, Portugal, Dual & Woodward, and
others. Loss about $4,000. The whole
block wac burned ~ F A.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
To.paY's Advertisemente.
In BankruDtCV.

IA A0M al uPsCys
In the District Court Of the United States for
the District of lewa.
In the matter of Geo. q. Arndt, Bankrupt.
To the creditors Of George q. Arndt, aad
all other persons interested.
GIRS YOU AKE AEKE3Y NOTIFIED
y that petition has been filled in saio Court,
by George q. Arndt. Of the city Of Davenport,
in said district, duly declared BANKRUPT, un-
der the act OF Congsess March I'd, 1867 for dis
charge and certificate thereof, from oil his
debts and other claims, provabls usdsr said
Act, and that the 9sth day Of sept. "A. ID. 1865,
the hour 81 10 O'Clock A. NJ, Of said day, 10 a.
signed for the hearing Of the same, before the
said Court At Chambers. II Ottumws, lows.
when add where you may attend, and show
cause. II any you have. why the prayer Of said
petition should not be granted.
You are hereby further notified, that the I'd
4 Sd meetings of the creditors OF said Geo. q.
Arnit, for the purposes provided 10 Seetions27 4
IS # the act of Congress of March 3, 1867
will be held on the cath day of Sep, A. D. 1855
At the hour Of 10 O'Clock A. NJ. ef said day, be-
fore the Hon NJ NJ. Price. Registers at his o.
nee, in the city Of Davenport, Scott county
State Of Iowa. when and where on can be pres
ent If you go desire to be.
H.K.lOvE, CLERK.
noo3. d 81 I'm
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

Letter frosn Gustav ~ 0chnltger
EOQ., sheriff Of 0cOet C. lowa,
DAvasPoRs, July 2s.
Having been affected with partial deafness
and discharge from the ear, and havisg bssn
cured By Dr.. Liehthill, take great pleasure
rssssnsnding him to those similarly affect
cd - . medical gentleman in whom the highest
confidence can b placed.
0USTAvUs SCHNITGER,
Sheriff Of Scott County, Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
Letter lro0 dee, 4. tUaanon0r6,
0sQ.. ~ DavboQoo.
Dsss. sss, o.. -. lsss
d. 4. p ki1Assill, Csseees

d. 4. Z. Li1Ntiiz, Csseses:
DaAa SIN The remedies a. d trsatnsat you
prescribed for nv daughters Q. varrh. have a.
rsadv produced crest bsps6t, a.sd I have NJ
doubt will eject an entire cure IN due time
Ars. B'saehard eonsidsrs herself srnsasatly
cured Of Catsrrh Of twenty years . ssoYaoss
~ the means Of your invaluable trsata vent.
fosr apparatus for applying your n nsdis'
seem to me novel, simple, and effective. and
your medicines - seserally ssessssiul thai
they nay Be- said to be specifies.
should certainly advise my frsssds suffer- q
from any Of the diseases treated - spseiaiti. Y
~ you, to put themse'vss lspss year peefss-
oional care.
Hoping that yos may meet With sssd sssssss
n our city.
4an vsryltsslv ysen
oD0. 4. HANGAR :
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

CURE OF C.HT.ARRA.
Attended with disogrOoablo dis.
charges and an offensive breath.
Letter ffo1A Mr.. j. n. Leas, Of
Mollne. Ill.
Oh. LianrmIL
Deaf Dir Tho remedies prescribed BY you for
my catarrh have had the desired effect. An no
longer treublsd with those dsagrseahs discharges.
my breath 10 now perfectly pure. the hschins cough
he's entirely len me- and consider myself perfectly
veil. Yours trlly,
JOHN II. LIAO.
Reese House, Moline, ILL.,. Sept LIST, isse
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
CONNECTICUT.

New hAvsK. Sept. 9-Ths fair was IT.
tended ,. ever $4,000 people to -das. Over
$500 teams we're on tbs greuncs. Tn.
great OF. Gen. Grant, weigh ing 5000
pounds, arrived to-day.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

From -. Wllliker. ~ Wess Dav-
export.
This may certify that Dr.. Lighthill epsratsd
upon me for the cure Of Deafness. with the best
If success. was deaf in my len ear for ~
sral years. con now hear whispering. die
tinetly. The operation was sss,rsly paisless.
J. y. WlLLlKER,
Corner 81 Third and Cedar streets.
West Davenport.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
II. Louis Market.


w Telegraph Sept. 5.
Flour Dull, low grades easier.
Wheat Quiet but firm
Corn Unchanged at % dos
Oats Unchanged at 5f056
Rive Sold ct Is.
Provsions-NerY quiet
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
-
NEW JERSEY.

NEWARK, September "A German of
ms cry has tested the merits of his new
pS'cni comm by allowing himself 10 he
buried alive. He vas rssurrect ed two hours
aaterward vii hout perceptible exhaustion
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
From =. =. smith. Esd. Vice
Rr0o1aeAt Of tho Citizens
National Bank Dnyemnore.

For the benefit of those 81 ilsrly affected, 7
would hereby state that for years | have suf-
fered from disease ofthe throat, which dsied
the skill of some of too best medical men, until
spilled to DR.. Lishthll, who. by means Of
his superior examination Of the remote parts Of
that organ, at once discovered the diificslty and
promptly removed the same.
most cordially recommend the Doctor 10
the public - man Of science in whose Judge.
mont rslisscs may be placed.
J. S. SMITH
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

FroD'J. =. FlSsnnalng, Ielegroph
'0peeaeer, Doole lslonA.
This 10 70 certify that Aavs bees deaf IN ~
len sas fes Ten years o. nors, a,d dafine that
tine have used . grsat asabes Of rensdies. VITA
p apparent relief, aad shrsagA ess paialssa
eses nsst , d, LsAshill, ~ rsstsfed in
sesaseesssslyste perfect heasise.
- ]. + RL4nnlN0.
Bee haa.a. J..s ss.h. lee.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
IN 0URAM CT.

HARTW ELL u SMITH.
INSURANCE AGENCY.
no. ~ BRADY STREET.
Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Cen'y,
Assets, aiS.SOO.oo0.0o.
Continental Fire las. Company,
Assets. - ols, $751; -.
Insurance TO. IF NeTth America,
Assess. ea.elo. coo. %
Lorlllard Fire las. Cena1y,
Assets. 81. 500. 900. 90.
Security Fire lns. Company,
Assets. -. ao,O0o. %.
Enterprise Fire iss. Company,
Assess. ~. - q -. -.
uOFth American Fire In. CoDp'y,
Assess. osGo. GSO -.
Comnerce Fire lnsuFanco Co.
Assets. n88o. oDO -.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

Milwaukee Market.
BY Telegraph. Sept. ..
Flour-Dull and changed.
Wheat I nsettled No It's No 1853.
Corn Dull aud nominal
Oats Qniet and steady at So.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

JACKsosviLts. Sept. S.-Serutey Yate,
nae hs,tsr'ng reception here last evening
~ his fslo- citizens.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

Liverpool Market.
By Telegraph Sept. :.
Flour-2Ss
Whest-Red lis Id; white is.
Cern-36s sd.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
NOTICES.

CLornIss These chilly evenings are moi
SO pleasant % might be, and sometimes %.
we're colds are contracted by not having
enough warm clothes on. No need Of
catching cold in any such way when every
one can get . warm suit Of clothes At
Perry's. made up in the best style Of the
art. and warranted TO A. Go around and
give him a call. Examine the stock, and il
you can't find anything to suit. why then
vcu need look no further in this city. Re
member the placs-Ssm Psrry's. - Brady
street.
Royal baking Powder.
Light bread makes light hearts. Royal
Baking Powder does it. Ask your grocer
for it, aud take no other. II 10 = decided
improvement over any other.
In word. MADAME ZADOC POR
TIERS CURATIVE BALSAM d Tie great
Antidoss 70 Colds. Coughs and Csssuap-
ton, and ito use win amply repay the con-
fldence Of the user. II hiss already done
much, and is destined to do more, 10 miti.
gate, and finally banish from the human
family, so terrible . scourgc Of suffering
humanity as Consumption.
ALL PAINFUL Troubles and discolora.
tions of the Skin NAV be Allcviaisd or re-
moved by the use Of Burnett'a X sllistan.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

Statement of -. l.. Wheo1oc1g, %
N1ollno, lllinole.
Through the influence Of my ffissd, The 1sv.
chsrlss L. BAleh, Of 0slesburg, ILL.,, (who him
selfis under DR.. LiRhthilps ears.l called on
operation performed on my ear for the cure Of
dsafness of 90 years standise, caused By o.
tsRrh. and an happy TO state the operation va
{. susesss, and ny hearing il restored.
Fam. L. Wmslsek.
Moline, III.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

PsFas, Sept. s.-The Emperor has zone

to Chslons.
LoSnos, Sept. 3.-An unsuccessful at
temp, was made yesterday to launch the
steamer Bermuda from the dry decks. on
sts lanes. She. with the exceptions Of
the Great Eastern, will be The largest vessel
in the world.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
MILLINERY
MRS. ~. Il. CURn.

OFFERS GREAT BARGAINS IN MILLINERY
GOODS for twenty dsys. Hasa and Boorete eold
q reduced rates. Also 1ttiag md making aope a
the --latest etyle. r-
% Brady q. .Onvan~np~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

DIR. LICHTHILL
HAS RETURNED
And will remain q the
BURTls HOUSE
Unftl September 18Th,
where be can b consulted -
Deafness, Catarrh,
AND DIsEAsESi OF TUE
EYE, EAR, THROAT q LuNss'
ARTIFICIAL EYES INSERTED WITHOUT
O0ce Hours from . o'clock 4. n.
% - n. and from - p. NJ. - SIP.
N.
DIR. Ll0HTHlLLS treatment. for ths cure Of
the above named dissasss. 10 reduced to such .
state Of simplicity and perfection that but oss
visit il necessary. The remedies can b. used
ss homo without asy psia or interruption TO
the patients svoeation.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

AMERICAN rONTINB
LIFE AND SAVINGS INSURANCE
COM r ANY.
OF NEW YORK.
THIS COMPANY WAS ORGANIZED UNDER
the laws OF the State Of New York. with capital
paid up in foil.
The Oficers and Directors are composed OF gentle.
men OF great experience. ability and undonbted in
tegrliy, and have the business Of the
Pany on the :,r,e.y cssh :ys,em,uvcAsa ASSETS.
icies non. iorfeitahe and ineonteatable, save for
fraud. Thirty days grace allowed. Polieiss held
good during that period.
.S,0 Resfrtcfi0n on Trarel.
The rates Of this pany are a. low thoss Of
any other good company. the Tontne feature espec-
ially commencing 1t to those seeking annnitiee.
Reliable Agents wanted to canvass In English 40
0erman In Iowa.
JAS. THORINGTON,
General state Agent
aug1 dAvtf DAVENPORT. Iowa.
INSURANCE.
K IN 0'S AG f N @ Y.
8. +. Corner Of Brady and Second streets.
SANGAMO
Fire ! Marine Insurance Gerry,
Springfield. Illinois.
Paid mp Capital ever $3.50, 600.
STATE
Fire Insurance Company,
Cleveland Ohio.
Paid up Capital. .o0oO. zoe.
Large lines Of insurance promptly and care
fully placed in reliable companies. Il rates ad-
4 H.. ii -.-l-
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03

ALL PAINFUL TROUBLES and discolora.
tions of the Skin NAV be Allcviaisd or re-
moved bv the use Of Burnett'a Ksllistan.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-09-03
ST. AMGELA'S ACADEMY,

$500 - -. Nlls
WITH THs BUILDING AMPLY ENLARGED.
~ grounds extensive aud 81 SHY improved aad
thorough system ~ teaching tie above in.ntufirn
ms war. rrnews ~ ctstn ga public patronage
The dis pliae "a mid but csice i've an tCrias r-s
sohsbie t8s Siau vcr AMMAN For nil parfleula,s
aldteaN Muth-r SIN ROY !. 49,. aIlf1..fix
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-22
AUCTION SALES.
by 8. 81. Parrott. Aucfloneer.


VALUABLE REAL ESTATE II THE
Y CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND IN
TIE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX FOR SALE.
BY virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Alexandria county, rendered st the August
term thereof in the suit of Selactman and wife
VS.. Musten's Executor ct ais, | will offer for
SAL vt public auction, in front Of the Mayor 5
Office, IL the city Of Alexandria, on SAIU r
DAY, the 10th day Of October next, at y
o'clock M. the following REAL ESTATE, to
Wit:
l. a LOT on the south side OF Duke street,
between W&tcr and Union streets, fronting on
Duke street ~ It and running back 81 feet to
on eight feet alley. This lot is improved by
comfortable tWO-story BRICK DWELLING
HOUSE and back building. containing rooms
and has the right Of way over the feet alley III
the rear and also a Q feet alley on the West.
2 4 TRACT OF LAND in the county OF
fairfax, near Burko's station, containing ONE
HUNDRED ACRES on the north branch Of
POhic!, run, and adjoining the lands of Presley
Burhcr, Thomas Elgin and Henry Stevens, be-
ing the same tract OF land which was conveyed
to John Masten by deed from Mary Rue, dated
9th Of June. 1859.
TEEMS-One-fourth Of the pUrcnase-money
to be pud in cash, and the residue in three
equal inst0lnents at II and Is months res
pectively, with interest from day Of sale, the
deferred payments to be secured by the notes
Of purchaser satisfactorily endorsed and the
title to be retained until all the purchase money
is fully pA'd. Stamps and conveyancing at the
cost OF purchaser. h. =. CLAUGHION,
sep Scots COmm'r. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-22
AUCTION SALES.

ON WEDNESDAY, the 2lst day Of next
. J month, (October) at II o'clGcE: m, in from.
n the NIavcr's office, in the city Of Alexanj2i-
viii sell, BY auction, the Weli-known FAHN
HSAITSBURY," situated in the county Of
Fairfax, Va, on both sides Of Flat Lick Run,
two miles northwest of the village Of Centre
vile, : miles from Union Mills depot, on the
0, A. & NJ. r. r., and 22 miles from AicX&"-
dria by turnpike road, and adjoining the lands
Of James Green and others. This farm is ycry
extensively known as originally the SCAT OF the
Love family, and is generally considered IS
naturally the most fertile body OF land IN lae
county. The present tract contains %. acre;
but Will sell only 800 acres, including tn"
abundance OF water, about 40 acres Of rlch
creek bottom, and about 50 acres Of timber
This farm will be cut off from the balance Of
the tract by a straight line running across ,Au
entire place, ard parallel with the county
road which forms its front boundary; will be
nearly square in shape; will front its whole
breath on the county road and vii! consist o..
the heart of tho original tract As = grass AMI
stock farm, particularly as q hay and dairy
farm, it is rarely eIcclled. The buildings, boa!
tifully situated in fine natural lawn, are cont
modious and numerous, and would be very
comfortable with moderate repair. Is T>t'.:H-
bic farm is rarely offered ut auction, ami @@;-
chasers a-e solicited to examine 1t before ZIG
day OF sale
TERMS-Onc.third cash, and the residue il"
one and two years the deferred payments e.
be secured by bond Of the purchaser and de-!
Of trust on the premises.
JOHN S. POWELL.
sep l4-oots Richmond, w.
[Hagersto%n Mall Warrenton Index, Lc-.-
burg WashingtOnian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-22
TELEGRAPE1EC NEWS.
sPECIALDIsPATCHEsT0 THRe AzETT
SurTaN Trial.

WASHINGTON, Sep. 22.-Iu the criminal court,
this morning, Surratt' counsel entered special
plea, setting forth the Amnesty proclamation
OF July 4th in defence, claiming that Surratt
is within that portion Of the proclamation par
doniug all parties for treason, felony, &c, who
were rot then under indictment for chose Of
fences in any court OF the United States hay
ing competent jurisdiction thereof. His coun-
sci claim tina. he was at that time solely under
Indictment for murder at common law, and not
fer treason or felony; and that consequently he
Is entitled to the benefits of the proclamation,
To this the prosecution enters special de-
murrer, and proceeds to argument.
The demurrer is to the effect that the pro-
cIamation of the President does not apply to
this case It excepted from pardon and am
nesty those who, on the fourth Of July, 1868,
were under indictment in any United States
Court Of competent Jurisdiction, charged with
treason Or other eoues. Besides the plea, in
several respects, is insufficient.
TIE argument will occupy the remainder of
the time of to-day session of the Court; aud
Judge Wylic will probably render his decision
to morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-22
BE J II. F,arrott. AuctiOneer.

WALGABLE REAL ESTATE IN ALEX
Y ANDRIA FOR SALE.--By authority Of
q decree Of the Circuit Court of Alexandra CO.
rendered at tina August term thereof, IN the suit
of VIM. II. Mcknight VS.. Martha B. Rumney
ct ais, shall offer for sale, a. public auction,
in front Of the Mayors Office in the city Of Al
exandria on SATURDAY, the 10th Of October
next at II O'Clock m, the following REAL
ESTATE, viz:
l. q LOT on the east side of Royal street be-
tween King and Cameron streets, improved by
q substantial and commodious TWO-STORY
BRICK BUILDING now used rs a store and
dwelling house, the said lot fronting Is feet S
inches on Royal street, and running back II it.
inches to q court by feet
2. GIG Of LOT on the east side Of St Asaph
street, between King and Prince streets, the
said lot being improved by q two story
FRAME DWELLING and other buildings
This lot fronts SO feet inches on st. Asaph st.,
and runs back 123 feet and inches
3. A LOT adjoining the above lot on the
north, ard fronting on st. Asaph street II feet,
and running back RI feet inches.
TERMS-One-tcnth of the purCh0sc-m0
to be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal in:talments at 6, y and IS months, res
pectivcly with interest from day Of sale, the
said deferred payments to be secured by notes
Of the purchaser satisfactorily endorsed, and
the title to be retained until the purchase mon
cy is fully paid. Stamps and cOnyeyencing at
the cost Of purchaser.
II. O. CLAUGHTON,
sep 9-c0ts Commr. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-22

POI ICE REpoRr-MAyoK's OFFIcE.-Kata
Martin, colored for disorderly conduct, was, on
complaint of Charlotte Sprlngsteiu, colored,
fined and discharged.
Bum Bumbry, colored, for disorderly conduct,
was discharged, as the complainant, Georgian
M Nelson, withdrew the charges.
Anna Fields, colored, for disorderly conduct
at coored ball on Fishtown last night, was
fined and discharged.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE.-Davld Lomax, col;
ored, arrested for stealing silver watch and
So FROM Bill Cooper, hand on the steamer
City of Washington, was held tor further exam
inatiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-22

BALL.-The ball at the Potomac Gardens,
last night, was we'll attcnded-many being at
racted there by the challenge dance that was
performed. The dance was waltz-the prize
contended for was beautiful and valuable
lady's work box, and the couples who strove
for it were J. B. Sherwood and Miss Mary Ann
D, Jacob Newman and Miss Louisa Ban-
chard, and Richard Massey and Miss Maggie
Hays. The judges were Messrs J. Hemmers!cy,
Patrick Hays, Joseph Cotton and James Stew
art. Three times was the waltz danced, when
it being apparent that the judges could not
agree upon whom to award the prize, the con-
test was postponed until next Thursday night,
on which occasion there will be clog dance ior
silver goblet.