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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
FOR SALE AND RENT.
NOR RENT AND SALE.

For rent ny FARM, "GRAFTON,' il Eau.
quier CO.. Va, containing $50 acres, ~ 6 acres
being in timber; has al excellent HOUSE,
good water and all necessary out.buildings-
Will be leased to a reliable person fer term
of years. Rent moderate. Three miles from
Rappahsnnock station o. & 4: X. T.
/, also, offer for sale my FARM: - ~ ~
NEY," adjoining the above. containing 2oO
acres rs Of which is in timber. No improve
mcnts
Possession given to either when required.
CHAPMAN NEALE.
Apply to GREEN & WISE, q Mansion
House Building. ap 2o-2sWt1y1
a FOR SALE-A large FRAME HOUSE
ID and SIX ACRES OF LAND. IN Ale1an-
dra county, within one half mile of town.
The House has slate roof, and contains 10
rooms A fine view can be had for ten m!les
around. The land is in good state of cultlvac
ton, with fine springs Of water; Inquire OF
ap l. colin VIM. WOLF, 266 King ST.
FOR RENT-The STORE, at the corner
a of Union street and Ferry Slip Alley late
y occupied by o. G. Henderson. This is one OF
the best retail grocery stands in the city. fos-
session given April lst. Apply to
mar "a Il. .. CLAUth1oN'
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dramatic ENTERTAINMENT.

The Elocution Class of 81. Johns Academy
viii give Complimentary Benefit to their
teacher Mr.. JOHN A: VEITGH, on MON.
DAY, May 18th, ut LIBERTY HALL, on
which occasion two pieces will be played, TO
PARENTS and GUARDIANS" and HAN.
DY ANDY" besides several rectstions and
the display of Living Statues SC much admired
st the School Exhibition
Tickets % cents-to DO had OF any of the stu
dents Performance &c commence at o clock
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LOCAL NEWS.

GRAND JURoRs.--The following is list OF
the grand jurors for the May term of the Cir
cult Court, which commences on Monday next
Thomas Davy, George McCish, VIM. H.
Lambert, Harrison Jacobs. Ezekiel Jones,
Joseph Broders, j. f.. Boyd, John Lally. An
thOny Moran, Harrison Kirk. W. l.. Padgett,
II. W. Beadle, George Y. Worthiogton, Chas.
Brill, Lewis f. Skidmore, John P. Emerson,
Josiah Ford, John T. Baggott, T. NJ. White,
James W. Atkinson, Truman Hull, Harvey
Baily, John slater and James Roach fve from
each Ward 10 the city and four from the
county,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

OBsTRUCTING NAvIGATIoN.-Somc of the
captains Of vessels trading to this and other
ports on the Potomac lave OF late been dscov,
cred in the act OF disoharging their ballast, by
throwing it overheard as soon as they enter the
river. This practice mag be considered sharr,
and may facilitate quick trips, bur if the law
upon the subject were enforced, the guilty par
ties would be sufferers pecuniarily to an amour,
that would not be Cancelled by several qnck
nisnatches
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

DUBLIC SALE OF HIGHLY lMPR0N-
ED LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNT -
By virtue OF a decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered at its juno term, 1865,
in the cause of X. M. Mott use n. Demeritt IS.
Anna Sacket., shall IA Commissioner therein
named, offer for SALE on MONDAY, May
18th, 1869, Court day, in front oftho ~ house I,
of Fairfax county, the valuable THACI oF
LAND in Fairfax county, on winch MIS- zen;
Sackett resides, containing 30 acres, situated
at Spring Vale, on the Georgetown and Lees
burg Turnpike. IL miles from Goorgetown, Tor
merIy owned by John +. Wehb highly NH
improved with excellent ~ ELLlN NJ. EI1
outhouses and barn, good timber and tencing'
we'll watered, and heavily set in grass
Also, theTRACT of 2i9 acres on the opposte
side of the turnpike, with small house beihg
also we'll watered, timbered and fenced.
These tracts Of land are among the most val
liable in the county. from situation, charac ter
of sell and improvements, and present rare
opportunity for persons desiring inyeatment o:
| a comfortable country residence.
| TERMS-Onetenth Of the purchase money
10 be laid in hand on the day of sale; the resi-
| duo in three equal instalments OF sly, twe.ve
| ana eighteen months, with interest IRON the
| day of sale; the deferred payments TO DC sc
cured by the notes Of the purchaser, ana "
| tcn,ion of the title until the last pay men, !.
! made, and the cash payment - be !"fieitsg II
the event Of the purchaser taIling I" n"n,P ie''
his purchase. NJ. ohA" y C. "a - ~, .
Fairfax CO., sp lb-2aW4" ooni II
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DUBLIC SALE.
VIM. II. BECK u CO.,
Resl Estate Agents and Auctione-r-

Resl Estate Agents and AuctionseF'.
Will sell, on the premises n a. ~ m on
Chinery of y Grst- class STEAM MILL situated
in Alexandria Va. The mill is suitable for the
manufacture of Flour. Meal. Plaster, Fertili-
zefs, nc is il Il go part OF the city LOT ous,-
ness, Immediately on the Potomac river, ad-
Joining tho wharf Of the steamer Columbia,
(pier 81 on which it mas shipping and landing
privileges. There il also a switch connecting
with MI the railroads enter ing the city, directly
a. the door, and AS there Is no Touring mill In
operation in the city, frat rate chance is here
offered to these wishing to engage in that bust
ness. The building is Il large four and nall
story brick, covered with slate. There are,
also, two three story warehouses, and one one
story do, besides ample shed room attached -
Tho machinery includes two hue pohers 90 IN
by 20 feet. an engine of 30 horse power. two
run OF Al feet buns with pit machinery attach
sd 3 boltlng chests, = sets OF elevators garners.
bins. counter Skating, extra ruileys ana gear
ing, &c, &c. Also, full and complete appar
atus and appliances used in the manufacture OF
Barytes The annual rent amounts to Sl,6oJ,
nett: the lease expires in September, 1871. and
can be renewed il desired. Terms. one half cash.
tho restue in 10 days, satisfactorily secured
Persons Iesrous of examining the property can
do at any time by sPpIyIRge G 70 the cH GndeF-
signed. WI H. bhOh ",
Real Estate Agents and Auctrs.,
ny,t. No. 81 King ST.. Ale1a.. Va
20 Mi$iSlO., T. l. - DALE VT ~ ma
OF LAND II EAlRFAA co, NEAR
BIHkE'S STATlON.-By virtue nj a decree
Of the Circuit Court of Alexandria, rendered al
the August term thereof, 1863, in the suit OF BE
lectmsn and wife. ~ Masten'' executor ct ais,
will cell by public auction, on MONDAY, t4e
I'm of May, lsja, that being Court day lay, ~
front Of the Cunt House OF Fairfax COUNT
TRACT OF LAND in the couney OF Far
fax. near Burke Station. containing ONt
HUNDRED ACRES, situated on the North
branch of Pohicl run, and adjoining tho lands
of Presley Barker, Thomas klgin, and Henry
Stevens, being the same TRACT or Ian J,
which was conveyed to John Masten by dee'
from Mary Rose, dated 24th of June. 1859.
| TEKMS-One- fourth Of tho purchase money
90 be paid in cash, and the residue in threr
equal instalmcnt:, ut ak, twelve and eighteen
month, respectively, with interest from dsy Of
sale; tho deferred payments to DO secured by
the notes of purchaser, satisfactorily endorsed
and the titie TO be retained until all tho pur
chase money is fully paid. .;tamps and con
| yeyancing q. tho cost Of purchaser:
II. o. CLAUGHTON,
| 90, ~ c.,e Commissioner
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nv Green d. Wise,
[Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers
0LD BREWERY LOT FOR SALE.

Real Estate Agents and AuctioneeTs.I
old BREWERY LOT FOR SALE.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court for
the county Of A,c eudria. rendered at the May
term, leG0. in cen ain suit therein pending, IN
which William H. Irwin was plaintiff, and SUI
san 8. Roberdesu ard others defs., the under,
signed, as Commits sioner therein named, VIII
offer for sale by public auction, in front OF the
MAYORS office, in the city of Alexandria, on
SATURDAY, the 22d of May next at twelve
o'clock N, II LOT OF GROUND, situated on
the southeast intersection Of Union and Wolfe
streets, fronting on Union street 20 feet, and on
Wolfe 80 feet, with the use of an alley ~ feet
wide, binding on the east line, il being part OF
the lot on which tho Brewery formerly stood
TERMS-One-tenth of the purchase money
in cash the residue in three equsl instalments
at six, twelve and eighteen months from the
day of sale the deferred payments to bear IN
terest and 70 be secured by tho negotiable
notes CT the purchaser, with approved endors-
era, and the title to be retained until all The
payments are made, and upon the failure OF
the purchaser to comply with the terms Of sale
the cash paymen. t. he forfeited and the prop
erty resod at the risk Of the purchaser
Stamps and col veyancng 81 the cost OF th'
purchaser. W. AKIH T. ia l'Ch,
ap O-eot- comm r. Oh ohle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13
DUST AND SMUT IN WHEAT i OATS
THE CAUSTIC POTASH rHN:rNATk
CALLED
GRSlCA TOK

A fine, dusty powder. sown ~ plaster, II
reaches everv plant and destroys the spores OF
these pests Rust, Smut ana Insects everywhere
One bushoi will save Nj acrc OF Wheat, and
pay seve'. fold ~ Il permanent manure thereat'
ter.
1sfs-Tfy only one bssroi, leaving The rest Of
the field unmanured by the Per irstor Tor cont
parison
Price 81 per barrel for trial only
S,rd for circular 10
WM. CREIGHTON X son,
Wood street Boweys wharf,
nv 3-lm Baltimore
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TU ST REC ElY t d

TUST kECElY ED
n large lot Of
PINEAPPLES,
BANANAS,
MESSINA ORANGES
and LEMONS
N. BOSSART
my 1884 No. q Fairfax street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

BASE BALL.-There seems to be no pros
pect that the base ball fever will visit this
country the present year. 1t was run
so deep "in the ground that its resurrection
is predetermined, and far distant 1t seems to
be the misfortune Of all the anus ements OF the
day that they are killed BY being overdone. -,
The remark might be applied as we'll also to
occupations which are crowded to death. No
sooner does the enterprise OF an individual de
velop hitherto unknown or unwo,ked field,
than 1T is oyerruu with hungry adventures,
and what was the profitable occupation OF one
or lew, is tarreo, field to the multitude
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

FISHTowN. The receipts Of fish at Fishtowu
this morning were very limited Herring sold
ut from SO to Sll per thousand, and shad at
from Sl4 to SO per huodred Ga Monday
last boat arrived from Stick landing, loaded
With live hsh-the only receipt of live fish this
SEASON. Yesterday boz fishing with dip
net hauled Up live rat A large coal vessel
bound to Georgetown, on her way up the river
yesterday, ran into and tore up the seines at
Gut, Greenway and Ferry landings. The dam
$500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

ERESH CRACKERS AND CAKES-Soda,
r Water, Lemon, Edin burg, Trenton Fancy,
Milk and Cream Crackers; a. so, Novelty, Tea
and Ginger Cakes, Lady Fingers, Jumbles,
Snaps, &c, fresh from the Jameson steam
Bakery, and at their prices Call and examine.
nv Is BROOKES & IA \ LOR.
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Gold.

new YORK, May l3.-Gold today 1855.
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OPENING OF PORTNERS GARDEN
~ AND PLEASURE GROUNDS.
/ take pleasure to announce to the public
that have opened my GARDEN, which has
been fitted up in very fine style, Parties VISIT,
ing the Garden will find amusements OF all
kindr. The place will be kept in such man
ner that every family may come and visit 1t
either in daytime or evening. Refreshments oil
all kinds LAGER BEER fresh from the
Brewery Vaults. Parties or associations wish,
ing to hold Picnic OF. other Festival Will ma
this place best adapted for tina. purpose, as the
Garden and All tho grounds can be procured
for q day or night 10y any respectable party at
very reasonable rates ...,
AZ 20-tf ROBERT ron r.h
rT'o rARENT'
There is nothing more interesting t. parents
thsn to SEQ their children tss.efully clsG. and
have, therefore, determined to make specisll-
" Of the manufacture of
BOYS CLOTHING
IN which have had many years experience
ana also have for sale patterns OF all sizes, rep
resentng AL the latest styles, which am pre-
pared t. furnish by the single pattern or IN
suits. for twenty-five cents csCh. Full diree
lions will accompany each pattern md will he
sent hv mail, on receipt of price, If desired.
No "Os - street, corner Ninth,
msc - -@m WASHINGTON ID. Z.
MlDDLEBURG AND PLAINS STAGE,
DAILY LINE.
The subscriber is now running II dali; Stage,
Sunday excepted tothePLAINS p@Aa
STATION from the BEVER. 5000
IDGE HOUSE" in MlDDLEBr| KG, Virgin
ia, where he i prepared To- entS rtain traveller.
and hoasders. Fare from Alexandria to Mid
diebuFg, 81. Tickets can IL procured al tht
Office at the ., a. Sc Nj. II K.
\. NJ: TULMAN. Proprietor
Middieburg, May 3-V4m
ERESH BEDFORr WATER-The suhscri
l. bers have Just received direct from III,
Springs large lot of the above article, which
they 6ter for sale low.
COOK Il CREIGHTON,
my ~ i07 King street.
DANNEL DOORS. OF assorted Azes for sal
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FOR RENT-Two three story BRICK
I HOUSES, containing s rooms each, with
gas and water. situated corner Of Water and
Duke streets Apply at 81 Duke ST., between
Fairfax and Water my l3-tf
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TOMAS WHITCOMB'S ASTHMA RENE.
u DY, Mustang Liniment, Rosadalis, Win
slows Soothing Syrup, Jaynes Expectorant,
Settler Aperient, Halls Hair Remover, Ayers
Sarsapa ,iila, and other popular proprietary ar
ticles, Just received and for sale by
myl3 h. S. LEAOBEATER Z CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

TRY THEM-Our xxx Ground Coffee, 25c;
l. our Xxx de-, 2Sc; pure Toasted or Gro.
fee, $50; our Java Toasted Coffee, t0c. These
Cotfees arc all freshly toasted, and war ranted
to give better satisfaction than CotIses bought
of New York and Baltimore houses and sold
here at the above prices. For sale by the bar
rel or in quantities to suit, by
my II j. I. MlLBUkN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

fyHOICE BRANDS FAMILY and EXTRA
- FLOUR for sale low by barrel or at retail,
by e. WM. RAMSAY,
my l. l49 King Il.
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SHELLED CHESTNUrS just received and
- for sale by CARL AUERBACH,
my N3 los King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-13

ChEAP BR L u
GEORGE BAUER, at his new Bakery, sol
King street. has reduced his prices, and now
offers good fresh 2 ID loave; of Bread for cts,
and ID loaves for cts.
Give him call my l'-lw'
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ORANGE ICE To- morrow a.
~ my l3 Al ERBACH'S.
TURKISH PRUNE5 Just received ut
i my l3 AUERBACH :.
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DEDUCTION IN PRICESl

my 1854
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EISH-l lot of half bbls Family Roe Her.
II ring l lot of half bbls Family Shsd 70
kits prime Shad Roe-for sale low by
my BROOKES 4 TAYLOR.
, 1869-01-25
DISASTROUS FIRE,
A New YorK ytlI.xc La,dtn a.nt

FIR N tie Rochester {S. II democrat. JAe. 20.
We have received an extra OF Monday,
January 18th. OF the Alcsany County de 10
edtt, which gives the particulars Of Gre
which occurred In ANGELICA on Sunday last.
The ddrocdte says fire broke ont about s
o'clock sunday morning, In the drycoods
store Of Mr. Tr.ttez, Oh the eauth side Of
Main street, md the whole building was en-
tiEely envcloncd In flames when the fire was
firet d1tcoTered. The upper part Of this
building was occupied By Mss. Hartshorn az
. millinery. TIE fire very soou spread on
the west, to Mr. Weir's meat market and
thence TO hlS dwelling, where Its proerssa WAS
stopped, the residence of J. Il. Egglcstor
barely escaping. On the eas;; the fire lmmcdi-
ate!y communicated to the Law Office Of Judge
Grover, {also occupied By J. a. sanford,
E;q.,l and from that to Nj. Davis block, In
81. B Royce's grocery, and an uuoccupied
store on the first floor; nnd the dwelling of
lrl Way, Mr. Piefce's shoe shop, Dr.. Sweets
medIcal Office, and Dr.. Carrer's dental office,
on the second floor. On the cast end OF this
block and connected with II. vas the drug
also consumed. On the south ol the drug
store were the barns belonging 10 the Ex-
change Hotel, which is Kept By D. B. Yoor-
hees. These barns We're also burned By
the utmost exertions Of citizens, the Ex-
change Hotel was saEed, but considerably
0@A4arIQ+ A1t4E tAE EAbluk lfeUeGL Fh8
stopped. having made d c1can aweep from
Ar. EgElcston's dwelling to the Exchange.
Most OF the buildings were somewhat old ,
and not Of very great vnlue, and still thclr
las vi be severely felt Some Of the build.
ines, hoReyer, were nearly new, and all
Several buildings in the vicinity of tho fire
! we're clearcd Of everything movca5lc, with
the expectation that they loo would be con
sumed: The Adrooate office, two doors east
Of the Exchange, was piled up In the street,
and the "paper WIS ont - some 1ays In ad,
rance Of ita time. Ne have succeeded In re.
placing enough oft to get out this extra D.;
but II Will be day or two before nc ahall
have II all In order again.
We arc not able, at present to state the
amount Of losses, or Insurance. Davis
Block, and the contents Of some otthc buitd-
in0s we're not insured. The whole loss will
probably be not less than $l6 ,00J, and per-
hsps much more.
Sothiug VnE saved from Mr. Ttottcr's
store, or The inIlllner shop above II. The
books and papers in the law Office we're near
ly all saved. Mr.. Pierce lost everything ia
ILLS shop, and Ira Nay nearly everything IN
his dwelling, the fainiiy beIug unahle to
save their clothing, or even to dress them.
selves hut carried out with them feather
bed and two trunks. DR.. HTeet Eaved most
Of the property in his otacc, and Dr.. Carve,
lost most al hfs.
This Is the largest fire that has ever occur
rcd in Angelica.
, 1869-01-25
FINANCIAL AND C0MmERClsE.
MONETARY.

eA1r1pAI Ey1Afko. Jan. q.
there hAa tccn htalthy activity ia .te de-
mAnd for Money during tho wholc OF the r3st
week. theuEh It has cot been pressing :. aoy
time, and for tic litttso d1ys has been getting
eaticF. Regular cretpHcr1 Of the banks haye had
but lille difficulty In ectsicg al they applied for
O!tcs barrow Nert-lhofc VITO have no cl111nson
the faEc1 Of tank-fhavo ss usu2l been ceiling
ecnc paper or The etrett II from 10 IL per cent
per month, tn: the cases have been tAre this
week, a1n these rates hare not been IN index Of
the condition Of The gerera! Money market
Private blnkcsb who deal In real estate pa Pc, ,aud
4 cozttdesab1c ttcscree In The amount offered for
ea!e By parties who desire to Icalxa tho
Money for the purpose OF investing again
in view OF Tho anticipated advance In pdees OF
teal ett1te. The c1ase Of capital, however, which
usually seeks this Kind OF paper a. m invest
meEt, has rot Increased In the ssme proper
sian as money In the commercial market, and
leans On real estate hare been ~ clGlcult TO
II cure Is ever. Al almost my time prcv1ous 10
October Ioeney could have been bo1so wed On
long tiIae At per cent per aIuum On nrtt class
h1stucss property. but sinca then. and now,
leans Of that kid Can rot BE- Negotiated II less
than 10 per Lert. whlle loars Oh Eet!deucs prop
eYty arc made to cost nom II to IL PCT cent By
The adnltlGn Of eculmlt.lcu to the legal rate ol
interest.
TIC CuIrtrcy movements Of the week have
shown toE1e indieatloIa Of turn II trade. Tbs
ehirrtu.e 10 the country md the receipts from
there tave becu rssy Hight compared 10 the two
pre.toua wcest, AID there has been no accumr,
!as:or Of currency here for teveral days.
Exchange, which bcgaa the week At dI.ccnnt,
las gradually stoEu dtrncs, until to-day 1t waa
eold in considerable amounts between banks 1t
10c pr <l,ooo psentnn. At tho coantcr psnkesz
tara continued to rel at Ito premium, and to
t1v If Yfe{r m ~ M tn I
count
The following Il The official at1temtnt Of The
Chicago Clearing Route ios tae week ending
JSuuafy IS:
, 1869-01-25

Eete1pts acr Moud4y Ase W I&ks ~ ~. - ~As
Corn, Of which 1ss aTe Nex, and ~ NO ds1te !;
Is es,s ost., 10 cars Rye. and eazs Barley. To-
tai 415 e2t1. or 1873 TOO hn.
There was good stttntaocs on 'cn.IKe To-
day. x1d moderate amount OF aeunts II PAGES
which were nrm, u compared with 'nose Of 5es-
1a,lve element was working in full force, 1ne
,nasktsa nil closed steady and dfu.
Htshwines wero duil and lower. sasea ., ~
b.lt, il Iotr, xere tfecsea beEorc 1chtuge At $50
oee nee, but ca Change "ihrze were 60 huyets-
snd the 1na.fet closed dull ann aomnA II s1ss
E34c.
Froyt.iocs were moderately active Ind nsm. 4
decided advance being established On some dc.
se,tpuone. The nI,frs opened With huo1znt
feeling, md good inquiry tb< Pork, while hold
crs ul meats wcro very drm IL thtlf views, 1t be-
tns understood that tsc1c were scvcral large OF.
ders On hind fro1n Baltimore. Lster. the market
became easier. knd At tho close there wero ectces
OF Ps1k a. the lrteca ol the tts.lou. Bs.e, Of
, 1869-01-25

york by shooting him through the TEN PIES,
They then plnuacree the o1lce Of everything
valuable and Left for the resitencc Of Captain
". u. Clarke, where the Inspector, HRm.
MOI &, had been spending The evening.
IL, aMhlle I1a TIE at'1E Was going On at the Gus
screamed ftr help. and Mr. Hammond and
Captain Clarke lett aud went 10 their assist.
ance at the rcsidenec of selkirk. When they
arrived. Mrs. 1hornhatn said to them. Hrhpy
arc bard OF robbers" Hammond. in try.
ing to quiet her. tald that 1t RAs nothing
mose than drunken men dlscharging theIf
one. She replied. ~ have rot" 1t thI. TIL
moment one Of the band approached
'he house, and in English Inquired
Mr. Selxisk was in.' and A.
tempted to enter. but ri, prevented by
NM; Ihornhau prompt; closing and bolt-
men who had Killed Phclpe had arrived At ii
Glarke'f, mad. Gtying the Mexican challenge
I" attt a t1te," Mlss Martha Clarke rtplied in
Spanish Nhercupon thcy asked in SPANISH.
mere arc your men N Upon being In.
formed that there we're nouc iu the house.
:nSE Wher1 rnsn asked IN the same lsnguaze
them IN reply that they had none. They
we're then ordered to bring ont ali thc moucy
and 1eFelry they had, the robbers threaten
ing them With their pistols at their heads.
a lhss une Hammond and Clarke return
c1 rom selkirk's, md were halted tn Spanish.
Sialke stopped. Hammond, not understand.
ing the language, did not, bnt ran into tbs
honse OF Captain Clarke, md was shot Ia the
back as he passed through the door. Tbs
vas the first Of bis rea1ztnC any danger. and
hc attempted to 6ecEcte h!mself behind
bed, In room where three Of the ruff
dropped the work OF plunder. and ono Of
them in broken English cried ont, Eli the
d-n Yankee enn ot b-l.h Hammond say
Ing In reply, !" iou h.se killed me already"
They thin placed iLeir pistols to his breast
aod face snd shot repeatedly, atter which
stabbed him sereral times through the chest
They then p1undercd the house Of everything
valuable, amoauting to Il 200 or 81, 500. In
cluding tho ladies ieWclry md their wearing
apparel Of al descriptions.
During t1e killing Of nammond, they
a1 witness them in their To.k, 1t the same
time keeI iuE Mr. Clarke prisoner. Pending
all THU, one fthen attempted to ride into
Coopcr's gard, hut wns disappointed on &C.
count Of the lenec, (which had been washed
down by the tide = few days beaose} being
As he rode up Captain Cooper asked;
" Who comes there W =.
lie replied, "a friepd.nF
III give you friend" says Captain Coop
tr, firing at the same time. Tce bandit re-
tusncd the fire., then rtjolned bis confed-
Ing been sounald at Bagdad, ani finding tho
people aroused to the pending dangers, they
then lett the seer" OF their most atroeIous
butchcry.
The ptundcrers were all masked with
hendketchlets tied around the lower portion
latto. The only clue ihey lett to their ,dcn-
titT was the pistol brnktn over Ryaa's head.
We are happy 10 say that Mf. Ryan, though
badly wounded, Is in fair way of recovery.