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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The investigation into the ALASKA pur-
chase still goes on-that is, drags on. Ihere
is no use in continuing it, we expect. through
a new witness is announced who Is expected to
tell great deal. Everybody knows that mo-
ney was freely spent to get the purchase
through-but the tracks, it seems are we'll
covered M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
COMMEECsAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Feb. 4.-The market
to-day has been little more active for Grain
but in Flour there is no change. Offerings of
Wheat continue light, with sales of 50 bushels
ordinary white at 1856 and 800 bushels red at
100 100. lG5, l75 and l02 for very poor to good.
Corn was shade frmer and the demand more
active; sales of 1900 bushels white and mixed
at 82a83. Rye IN fair enquiry, with sales OF
prime at 145. Oats steady, with sales of 400
Csc Dressed Hogs steady and in demand
Chickens and Ducks So 50a5 50 per doz. But
ter quiet at 35 for prime. Eggs 25a24c and II
fair demand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

That was good hat of Artermus Wards,
who declared, during the war, that he was
perfectly willing to sacrifice every one of his
wife's relations, for the salvation of the Union
cause - Many of the strictly lo-il were equ
ally willing to sacrifice every thing-but their
own facilities for feathering their nests, and
making money
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The Washington correspondent OF the batl-
more Sun says:-"The President has directed
that pardon be issued for DR.. Mudd, one OF
the alleged conspirators at the Dry Tortugas.
A long delayed act of justice. A late and I'M
perfect PREPARATION for cruel wrong and injury
to an innocent man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
DUBLIO SALE.

By virtue Of & deed Of trust executed by John
II Thompson and wife to the undersigned,
dated The 9th day of June, 1869 recorded IN
the Clerks Office of the county of Fairfax, Stste
Of Virginia, in LibeF =, No 4, folio ,268, will
sell, by public auction, Tor cash, At the station
house OF the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire K. r. Co, at HelnGon, Fairfax county
on MONDAY, the 9th day Of March next, At
II o'clock q. n, q sufficient smOuut of the
PROPERTY described in the said deed ortrust
to pay the necessary expense: Of pubheation
and sale, and an instalment Of five hundred dol
lars, due the first day of this month and secur-
ed by the said deed of trust.
The said property is the east or half part OF
the land at Herndon formerly belonging 80
Daniel X Calyer, then containing 40l acres
more or less, but now divided by the public
road running through the middle OF tue tract
from north to south less - acres sold from the
south end of the property. The property can
be viewed at any time on application TO the
Trustee, al HerndOa.
Title pcrfec. Dated at Herndon, FeirlsI
county. 81 February, 1869.
feb Scots A 81 JOHN, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
DIED.

On Thursday morning, 4th February, instant,
in WASHINGTON, at the residence Of his son-in-
law, DIR. William z. Johnston, BERNARD
Of his age. E:st- His funeral will take place to-
morrow friday at p. from st. PauPs
Church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
NOR SALE.
By WILLIAM Ii. BRICK & CO.,
Real Estate agents, office ~ King street

A two-8.ory BRICK HOUSE, pressed brick
front, rooms and kitchen, with water and gas,
alley in the rear on King ST., for $500.
A two story BRICK HOUSE, on St. Asaph
street in thorough order, II rooms. water and
gas, fine locality and large lot. Price $1,000.
A two-story BRICK HOUSE, on Fairfax ST.,
good neigAborhJod, 9 70 ms, alley in rear pres
ed brick front, with gas and water for $4,000
A two-story BRICK HOUSE, on King st., II
rooms and kitchen, gas in hose, water in var D.
alley in rear all in order, for $500.
A snIg FRAME HOUSE Of ) rooms, lot AH
100 on Alfred st. Nice yard and garden. Price
$500
acre of land, with three dwellings; corner
property. Price $500
A large four story BRICK WAREHOUSE
on Union street, in the centre Of the city
Price $1,000.
A large three story BRICK WAREHOUSES
on Prince street near the dock Price $1,000
A large BRICK DWELLING, with storeon
lst floor. on King street in the heart Of the city
Price s. 5Ol
a good FRAME HOUSE, on Pit st. good
location. Price StO0.
Several FRAN Eand BRICK DWELLINGS
COR sale at very low figures
Also several SMALL HOUSES FOR rent.
We have several hundred more brick and
frame houses, wharf properties, vacant lots,
farms and tracts of timber land foI sale very
cne"F' zen" io' V"I Ue'c' P''Fe c''Cu'"''
nov < u
FEN o I'll Z p L BLIC.
A
am IN 10 way connected with the Df"msI't
Association III which man by the name oi
Geo ". harrison hgare-, nor do / Auo" o'
any such person.
bu. csoGr N - ''; d @cIp' III
bsTiv ' a. ac NV rn.ta-s a. , aaI bys
n n"PPJ ~ NY Go w II APRTSoN
,tiLnio'.ia ~ - E;sb
Cor,,n Fish Wh@rI AIaTandria Va.
leb I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
EOrAiyu News.

Our foreign advices 50 far as relates to the
eastern Question" are rather conflicting.
One dispatch from London states that there
is now no doubt that the Greek Government
has agreed to the resolutions Of the Paris Con-
ference, " whilst another, somewhat later, says
that the unexpected intelligence has been re-
ceived in London that the Greek Ministers
have refused to agree to the signing of the pro
tocol of the Conference, and have rendered
their designations to the King From Paris
it is announced that formidable instruction
has broken out in Algeria among the natives;
The Duke of Magenta Marshal McMahon)
has been ordered there The latest dispatches
say that the revolt has been suppressed, the
insurgents defeated, and that the department
in which the disturbance originated is now
tranquil Five Of the prisoners arrested for
completely in the assassination OF the Governor
of Burgos have admitted their guilt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
MARINE LEST.

MINIATURE ALMANAC-FEBY 7. 4, 1869.
SUN kosE............7 o. Moon RISES mig. 90
SUN SETs..........5 % HIGH WATER e'g. 2 II
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, FEB A.
ARRIVED
Schr. Serene, Jones, Baltimore, guano to
Broders u Lannon.
SAILED.
Steamer New York, Jones, Philadelphia, by
M. Eldridge 81 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The City Council of Richmond, Va, has
prepared memorial to Congress soliciting an
appropriation for the improvement of the navi-
cation of the James river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court OF
Y Fairfax couRty, February Rules, 1863
John n. Coon bs VS. j. Il, Bgelow and (. D.
Richardson: In chancery.
Mem The object of this suit is to enoin the
deendsnt. j. K. Bigelow, from taking any
further steps towards procuring a deed under
his purchase Oft tract of land sold AS the prop
erty Of Samuel II. Williams for taxes; and
that said f. d. Richardson be restrained and
enjoined from executing deed to said Bigelow
for the said tract of land
happening by affidavit fled that the said j,
r. Bigelow is non resident of this State, it is
ordered that he appear within one month after
due publication hereof and do what is necessa-
ry TO protect his interest. A copy, teste:
w. L. EDWARDS, CPk. pro tenn.
Doool n fob
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

Among the magazines designed for children S
.eadiug, we know OF none better adapted TO
lis end than the Little Cleaner published in
gredericks burg, uonthly. 1t is far better than
many of the pretentiouS periodicals for the
'oung, which are issued In the large cities
me original and selected articles being such as
ere likely to interest and instruct the mind, as
yell as to improve the disposition and charac-
fa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

IN view of the investigation into the award
Of stationery contracts of the Interior Depart
nent, Mr.. Ella has prepared bill to prevent
hereafter, frauds, in that matter. The Com
mittee which inquired into the subject report
that there were great abuses and frauds practi-
sed. The Patent Office, especially, isreported
as having incurred large expenditures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The Richmond News says that about TWEEN
years ago the cases Of Johnson's executors,
-. Kings executor. aud Vial VS.. Kings exec
Ator, were argued in the Richmond courts by
DIR. James Lyons for the plaintiffs, and Mr..
Patton for the defendant, the case being, per
caps the only one ia Virginia, in which the
:leaiinss went up to demurrer to eurre
butter Judge Meredith yesterday delivered a
Aocisioo 10 favor of the plaintiff, dissolging the
ajunction, and dismissing the bill with costs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
Beach, ?. Q.

VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court
of Fairfax county, February Rules, 1869
j. w. Cook against J. 4. Bigelow and +. d.
Richardson: In chancery.
Mem The object Of this suit is to enjoln the
defendant +. Richardson, Clerk of the
County Court Of Fairfax county, from execut-
ing to the said Bgelow deed for the tract of
land in the bill mentioned, and the said Bige-
low from taking possession Of the same until
the further order Of Court.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the said
Bigelow is a non resident of this State, it is or
dered that he appear within one month after
due publication hereof, and do what is neces-
sary to protect his interest. A copy, testa:
w. l.. EDWARDS, Cl'k. pro tenn.
Dnlanv 81 NJ oore = q. feb 4-lMw4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

A New York cotemporary says that, as a
rule, rents in that city will not be increased on
the first of next May-at least such is the i'm
preston ofthe leading real estate agents; but
the fact is not considered as evidence that there
is any decline in the property OF the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

Rumor has for some weeks whispered that
a vigilance committee, on the plan of the IA
nous San Francisco society, is organized in
New York and preparing for work. There
seems to be something more than rumor 10 this
matter. If ever these Vigilance Committees
commence in the large cities, who can say
what will be the end ?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

A man recently killed himself at Williams
town, Vermont, to avoid an attack of the
measles, with which disease his father had
died, and which he feared would come upon
him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

Don Piatt, the Washington correspondent
Of the Cincinnati Commercial. Radical jour
nal, says that Congressman Kelley is gentle
man of fierce convictions. They are the more
fierce from the fact that they are based on
little reflection and less study. A mans dog.
matism grows potent and offensive in proper
lion to his ignorance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The line of the proposed Baltimore and
Potomac Raihoad has been decided upon.
The branch to Washington will strike small
tributary of the AnacoStia river which it will
follow 10 the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The Supreme Court on Monday made an
Important decision. The case came up from
California, where it was held that an income
AK is direct tax within the meaning of the
Constitution, and that the tax laid by the In
lernal Revenue law is unconstitutional, because
il is upon property aud not divided pro rata
among the States according to their represen
;s'ion in the lower House of Congress. The
court decided against this ruling, and affirmed
The coustitutioBality OF the tax in its present
rOrm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The Philadelphia Post in its remarks about
arlington, and the accomplished lady who
presided at that hospitable Virginia home he
core the war, is most strangely misiniormed.-
We need not enter into particulars, but will
Jay that its story about disunionism, or seces-
sion being fostered there, is without any foun-
.iation whatever. We presume that up to the
line when Virginia took her stand, and the
State claimed the allegiance of her people,
which they thought she was entitled to, there
vas not in the land family more thoroughly
Union than that at Arlington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

A New Orleans lawyer, the other day, who
was defending a case against railroad eompa-
ny, for running over and naming child
gravely told the jury that if they awarded dam
ages the people of New Orleans would etern
ally be sending their children in the street tt
he ,,,D ovar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
8 correspondent of the Lynchburg Yirginian

s correspondent of the Lynchburg Firgiuian
aays:-'-Anybody can say hard Thugs; irothy
line writing" is poor accomplishment-but
% be well and accurately informed, to think
8oundly, reason correctly and act wisely are
gifts not vouchsafed TO many men, or editors
aven." This is Just as true as preaching =
it is not only true, but we'll expressed. And
get how may people go into raptures over
'frothy writing aud prefer to follow those
aho are neither we'll informed, nor have sound
iudgment-simply because they are trotby
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

Some of the "RituaIsts' in England are
advocating secession from the Church Of
Eng land-whiIst others counsel their friends
to "hold on, " and endeavor TO make the whole
church "Ritualistic"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

VIRGINIA, to viii In the Circuit Court
V of Fairfax county, February Rules 1869 :
Thomas Moore, Admir-. OF Samuel D. Stryker
vs.. w. r. MILAN, Sheriff OF Fairfax county,
and as such Adm r. OF s. p. Coudrick, dec ID,
Elizabeth CoudricIl and the heirs at law Of 5.
p. Coudrick, decd, who are unknown to the
complainant: In chancery.
Mem The object of this suit is to attach and
enforce the lien OF a deed Of trust given by the
said S. F. Uoudrick on q tract of land in this
county, containing l0) acres, lying on the Eau
quier and Alexandria Turnpike road, adjoining
the lands Of j. Robinson and others, to pay
complainant the sum of SOD with interest
from 1st May, 1852, secured by said deed Of
trust
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the de-
PENDANT, Elizabeth Coudrick is not resident
of this State, and that the heirs at law of 5. p.
Coudrick are unknown, it is ordered that they
appear within one month after due publication
hereof and do what is necessary to protect
their interests. A copy, teste:
w. L. EDWARDS, CT k. pro tenn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
ALEXANDRIA.

VRGINIA.-The main effort on the part OF
the press in Virginia now-and for sometime
to come-shOuld be to stimulate and encourage
Immigration. Industry, and all Enterprises
tending to development OF the resources and
capabilities of the State There is great field
10 Virginia, now, for the success of Agricultu-
raj, Manufacturing, Mining, and Commercial
efforts--as well as large space for thrifty set
tiers. Everything invites capital, population,
and work There need be no delay on account
ot the political status. In any situation, Vir-
gnia will be psaceable, orderly, law abiding. -
1t is so now. 1t will be so hereafter. We
shall do our part to assist in every measure de-
signed to advance the prosperity of our State.
And above all do we desire to see that pros
perity show itself and spread it's influences 10
our own beloved town and neighborhood-ln
Alexandria Fairfax, Loudoun, Fauquier, and
all the adjacent counties, stretching towards
he mountains, aud bounded by our noble river.
All this region of country has unsurpassed nat
lral advantages and this city especially pre-
sents one of the finest openings 10 the whole
country for Commercial and Manufacturing
Investments. FROM time to time, We shall
continue to present various considerations,
looking to this, for our own people and those
broad
Upon this subject, too, let it be remembered,
The citiz,ns OF Virginia can stand and act to-
gether, without reference to political divisions
OF party feelings. II our material interests
were taken up heartily, and entered into in q
3. irit of CO, operation, men would learn to re-
g4rd each other more kindly than some do now.
And surely, there is enough, for each and all,
% occupy their time aud attention, and awaken
heir energies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The owners of the New York Tribune, have,
it is said, had Horace Greeley's life insured
for 500 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

Mr. Patterson, of New Hampshire, had in
the Senate, day or two ago, the extreme
audacity" to speak of the empty eloquenee'
of another Senator Mr.. Sumner was in his
seat, writing, but never looked up
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04
DRINCE WILLIAM LAND.

THE COTTAGE FARM. by virtue OF a
decree of the Circuit Court Of Fairfax county,
in the suit Of Jones and wife, &c, W Fowie
shall sell, at public auction ut Brentsyi.ie'
on MONDAY, the lst day Of March, 1863
Court day, y NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
known as the "COTTAGE FAkM,' contain
ing about 1913 acres, now occupied by A. T.
Lynn Said farm is about three miles from De-
coquan it is well wooded and watered, and has
upon i. u comfortable d " ELLiNG, and the
necessary out houses.
TERAIS-Onc- tenth Of TIE yurcbase-money
to be paid in cash tie residue IN three equal
instruments Of six. twelve and eighteen months,
with interest from the day OF sale the deferred
payments to be secured by the notes OF the pur-
chaser, and IL retention OF the title Uati the ast
payment is made, and the cash payment 20 be-
forfeited in the event Of the purchaser No. com
plying with the terms Of sale.
WIN. Il. DULANY, Comm r.
Prince William co., feo 4-lewi~
DY VIRTUE or A DEED or TRUST
} given By the late Francis NJ. DeCoyer and
wife TO Levi Parker, as Trustee. to secure GER
tain debt due 10 Andrew Ellison recorded !"
Liber l, No. 4, folio 400 Land Records Of Fair
fax county, Va, and By permission Of Hrs. N.
4. DeCover, the subscriber will oGcr for sai-
on TUESDAY March -, 1869 at - O'clock
~, by public auction, on the premises. on the
Middle Turnpike. near Falls Church Station,
on the AieXandri4, LOudoun and Hampshire
Railroad, Fairfax county, Firginia. and ab ut
six miles from Georgetown, ID. c., all that piece
or PARCEL OF LAND, late the residence Of
Francis NJ DeCovcr, deco. containing about
TWELVE ACRES, more or less, together
with thcappurteuanoes consisting otG FRAN
DWELLING HOUSE IN good order, contain
ing rooms, stable, hen house DC.
TERMS-Cash fifty dollars, to be aid at the
time Of sale, TO be forfeited III case the purchss
err fails to comply with the terms Of SAL the
residue at the time the title is perfected. ~
cOnveyancing anl stamps at the expense Of the
purchaser. LEVI PARKER, Trustee.
Falls Church. Fairfax co., ian - cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

DEATH OF AN OLD LADY.-On the 18th
instant Miss Penelope Tyler, died at Forrest
Hill, near Aide, in this county, at the very
advanced age of ninety nine years She was
daughter of John Tyler, decd, and was the
last reIct of six maiden sisters, all OF whom
attained ripe old age; and what is a little
singular, all of them lived and died in the same
house in which they were born. 1t would be
hard to find similar instance OF such unbroken
domestic union, and longevity. The subject Of
this paragraph has been for a long time totally
blind and bed ridden.-LoNdoMe Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

The Radicals of Connecticut, yesterday,
nominated Marshall jewell for Governor
Resolutions endorsing Gen. Grant and impartial
suffrage to all men, were adopted.
A fire occurred at Easton, Nd, on Friday
night last during which several valuable
horses, carriages and other property were de-
stroyed.
Gov Foreman was, yesterday, elected United
States Senator from West Virginia He sue
ceeds Mr. Van Wrinkle.
The New York Times says -"Messrs Ma
son and Sde will shortly return to this coun
try in company with Jefferson Davis"
President Johnson has nominated Thomas
S. Wilson, of California, to be Consul at Co.
penhagen.
There is 20 prospect Of any change being
made in the Tariff act during the present Con
gress
Senator Henderson is said to nave gone to
Cuba on secret mission for President John
son.
The steamer Lexington was totally destroy
ed by fire at New Orleans yesterday.
New Orleans is busily preparing for the
Mardi Gras festivities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04


VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court
of Fairfax county, February Rules, 1869:
William G. Hendrick w. Squire Willard: In
chancery.
Mem The object of this suit is TO attach 3
tract of land. or the interest of the defendant
therein lying on the Court House road. ad-
joining the lands of VIM p. Speer and others
containing 173 acres, more or less, and subject
the same to the payment of $50 30, with inter
est from lst September 1861, until paid
1t appearing by affidavit filed tina. the defend
ant is non resident of this State, it is ordered
that he appear within one month after due pub
LEGATION hereof, and do what IS necessary to
". L. WARDS, CPk pro TEN.
Dulany & Moore, P. @. feb 4-lsw4w
VIRGINIA, to with the Circuit Court
Y of Fairfax county, February Rules, 1859 :
James Ryan against Isabella Ryan In ch'y
Mem The object of this suit is to obtain 9
divorce from the marriage bond existing be-
tween the complainant and defendant.
1t appearing by affidavit fled that tho de-
PENDANT is not resident Of this State, it is or
dered that she appear within one month after
due publication hereof and do what IS neces-
sary TO protect her interest. copy. teste
w. l.. EDWARDS, Crk. pro tenn.
Dulaay & Moore Pc. feb 4-law4w
VyEIL B8REGE AND VEIL CRANE
y DEIN.
z Received from New ork this day baaut III
Blown, Green and Blue Berege; also, Twisted
Xix Graneden, Blue, Green. Smoke Color and
B rown, 1T ROBERT Il WOODS,
feb Corner King and Fairfax SITS.
OLOTHS AND CASSIMERES-
u Very Cheap Goods for Suits.
Call and examine at the corner OF King and
Fairfax streets
feb 4 ROBERT l.. WOOD.
YgNORACCO ANTIDOTE
I Another supply of tho genuine Tobacco
Antidote just received. Packages sent by mail
upon the receipt of SOC. For sale by
leo 4 E. s. LEADBEATER IL co
DAMNED PEACHES, Pineapple Black
u berries, Tomatoes. and Lob ster for sale
low by AVERY IL DAVIDSON,
feb 226 King S., cor. Alfred.
TUST RECEIVED-]ust received a primo
q lot OF Glover and Timothy Seed.
A. WALL.
feb4 Corner King and Columbus SIS.
OARATOGA WATER-A fresh supply just
y received and for sale by
feb e. S. LEADBEATtR Y co.
DRIME SMOKED BEEF received and for
/ sale bv AVERY y DAVIDSON,
feb 4 226 King ST., cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-04

Mr. George Glass has been appointed Clerk
of the County and Circuit Courts of Clarke
county, in the place OF his father, Mr. Lewis
+. Glass, whose disabilities have not yet been
removed by the Senate. The appointment is
said to be an excellent one