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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

PvyARKs.-The market continues moderate
10 active. except for Flour which remains very
AMI, and difficult of sale ut the quotations CIV
an in our table. Wheat steady, but unchanged;
ssIes of poor white at l55 and fair to good req
Il lsSal94-o offerings light. Corn very firm and
prices advancing; sales of so busheIs yelio"
It SO and 1000 bushels mixed at s4ao5. Very
little demand for Oats, and only few sales re-
ported at g. Rye in very limited receipt wltn
.ales of small lots at 148. Glover Seed ~ 'oalO
md Timothy Sia4 25. with a moderate demand
Dressed Hogs SIS per l0) lbs and firm. Dress
sd Poultry active Butter unchanged Eggs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

PROTRACTED MEETING.-Th protracted
meeting which has been in progress in the
Second Presbyterian Church for the week past
was brought to a termination last night. Con
siderable interest was manifested during Its
continuance, and its results, it is earnestly
hoped, will be extremely gratifying to the MN
listers who conducted the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
OF COMPREHENSIVE

The copsrtnership existing between the = I'M n
dersgned under the firm of JOHN I. CRElGH
ron & SON, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. All persons indebted to them will
please call at the old stand. IS King street, and
close their accounts j. I. Creighton will set
lie up the old business. -
- JOHN T. CREIGHTON.
VIM. f. CREIGHTON.
Alexandria, Feb. II, 1869. feb lI-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

FIRE BELts.-The ringing of the fire bells
having been the cause of some complaint, the
members of the Relief II oob and Ladder Com
pany have removed the ropes from the bell
upon their truck house, and in future will use
tin horns to sound the fire alarm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

TIE TEAMER COLUMBIA, -This staunch old
craft, which for many years has been plying
between Baltimore and the District Of Column
bia, has been undergoing a thorough repair
during the winter, ard on Saturday next will
resume her regular trips, stopping at all the
principal landings on the Potomac. She will
reach this port on Sunday evening. The Co
lumbia has always been a popular boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

GEN. CARY's LECTURE The Hon. 5. &.
Cary. of Cincinnati, delivered, to an extremely
small audience, lecture, entitled Mature and
Revelation opposed to the use OF Intoxicating
drinks, last night. at the Assembly Rooms
He prelaeed his remarks by saying that Tor the
last thirty years he had been delivering pub
lie lectures, and during the whole IN that pro
tracted time be had never In any city 10 the
country, except Alexandria, failed to attract
large audiences, that in any village OF the
West of fVe hundred inhabitants, at fifty cents
a head, he could have obtained larger mum
Der of hearers than were then before HIM, and
that that was the second, and he hoped the
final attempt he should make to awaken the
people of this city from their apathy respect
ing the influence Of that source OF all evil
wine drinking. He. however, thanked the few
who we're present for their attendance, and de-
Hyered lecture, the merits of which really
entitled it to be heard by crowded house, and
an opportunity for enjoying rare treat was
offered, but thrown away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

CoLORED INAUGURATION BALL. The Wash
ngton Republican says THE colored people
in Washington are determined not to be out
done by their white neighbOrs. They have
completely perfected their arrangements for a
grand inauguration ball to be given on the 4th
of March The arrangements would indicate
that it is to he given on a scale that will not be
interior 10 the One to be given by the whites.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,

DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS, OILS,
~ WINDOW GLASS, &c.
COOK 81 CREIGHTON have on hand and
will continue to keep at thor store. No; l0l
King street, near Pitt, a largo stock of goods in
heir line, to which they invite attention.
Just received supply of SHAKER SEEDS,
90 be sold on commission; also q lot of ONION
2E1S of all varieties.
We are also in receipt of fresh supply o
AYERS MEDICINES, for sale wholesale and
ratajl REQ IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

RENTING OF TIE FISH WHARF. BY refer
renee to an advertisement in nother column OF
the Gazette it will be seen that tic city prop
ertv. known as the Fish Wharf, will be rented
on Saturday next at 70 M, in front OF the
Mayors office by auction, from the day OF rent
ing until the first of the succeeding June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

ENGINE HOUSE ROBBED During the past
month the Sun Engine House has been robbed
of numerous articles of cons iderable value
Suspicion rests on some OF those who hang
around that house, and if it becomes fastened,
they had better keep clear of that neighbor
hood in The future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
Escape Of Burglars.

HARTFORD, Feb, l7.-Jesse Allen, alias
P. W. Spencer, James Lyons, alias S. A. Rog
ers burglars who have been convicted of rob
berry, escaped from jail last night. A hall ten
der named Curry is a so missing; and the burg
lars arc supposed to have escaped by his aid.
A reward of five thousand dollars is offered fol
their arrest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

FIGHT.-A fight occurred last night at
house at the extreme southern end OF Fairfax
street, between two of its female inmates, which
created some excitement. The combatants,
however were separated before eitEer OF them
had received any serious injury; but not until
the man who parted them had been rather
roughly treated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

Nor IMPLICATED. In an item in yesterday S
Gazette it was stated that the two men, Garter
and Campbell, who. it was alleged, had robbed
the eommandant at Battery Rodgers, had been
arrested The robbery alluded to was com
mitted by Carter alone. There is q soldier at
the Battery named Campbell, but he was IN no
wise implicated in the theft.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

THE ECLsCrIc MAGAZINE. From MIR. Geo.
f. French's book and periodical store, no 90
King street, we had sent us this morning the
Baltimore NewEclectic Mag azine, for February
with q table of unusually Interesting contents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
ENGLISH MAGAZINES,

AT
FREN
No. 95 KING STREET.
SUNDAY MAGAZINE for February.
GOOD WORDS
LONuON SOCIETY
PEOPLES MAGAZINE
THE BROADWAY
THE NEW ECLECTIC MAGAZINE for
march.
Demorest's Fashions for March.
other Magazines for March will BIO receiving
daily
feb II G. f. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

RETAINED LETTERS. following is list
of the letters retained in the postcffice of this
CITY for want Of the proper postage stamps
T. s. Powell, Poughkeepsie, N. Y; Miss Jen-
ME Hall, Langley, Va; WIN. s. Smith, Port
au Prince, Hayt; n Conrad, UppervilIe, Va;
Martha Hopkins, no postoffice direction ;
Champ s. Fizhugh, Uppcrvillc, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
OFFICE POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY

OFFICE POTOMAC JERRY COMPANY
" Seventh Street Wharf,
WASHINGTON, Feb. lst, 1860
The first trip of the Potomac Ferry Compa-
Tvs boats from Washington will be xT~.D
at $50 q. m. and last trip from tszas5sass.
Alexandria 615 p. M, on TUESDAY, I'd
instant
This arrangen emit is made to accommodate
tho public travel between the two cities at the
nrocent ,in,o feb l-3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
CITY HOTEL,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

VII IIUIhL,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The business Of this house will be conducted
hereafter under the namo and firm of FRANCIS
6 CARR, and the house is now open for the re-
ception of visitors. Thankful for past favors,
we pledge ourselves to do the best we can to en-
terrain and make comfortable those who may
call on us WIN. 81 FRANCIS.
N- JAMES w. CARR.
lnn Ohm PropretorS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE.

The undersigned have this day entered into
,opartnership under the name and style OF
J0OK 81 CREIGHTON, for the purpose OF
conducting the wholesale and retail DRUG,
MEDICINE, PAINT and Oil BUST n So
n the old stand of Cook u Kelley, No. l07 King
street. where they will be pleased to see their
friends and the friends of the late Henry Cook
md Cook u Kelley.
Physicians Prescriptions will at all times re-
ceive prompt attention. o,o-
HORTENSIA II. COOK.
VIM F. CREIGHTON.
a1orondr;s Fab IT 1850 feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

Mr. BLoNDHEIM requests US to mention
to the citizens of Alexandria and the sur
success of business this winter, he intends to
sell his entire stock of Fall and Winter Cloth
ing oat regardless of cost.
Go one and all,
And give Blondheim call,
At tho corner Of King and Fairfax streets.
doc %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
n A Il d f N s 4 + ID S &.

We have just received our Spring supply OF
FRESH AND GENUINE SEEDS, compris
ing all the best and most desirable varletles.-
Having selected our stock with great care from
the most reliable American Seed growers, we
can confidently recommend it to gardeners and
others in want of GENUINE SEEDS. Al
will be sold at reasonable prices.
Garden Seeds also in papers in every variety
for the retail trade.
Besides. over 100 varieties of Flower Seeds,
put up neatly in papers, at sc each, TO which
we especially invite the attention of ladies.
JANNEY & CO, Druggists,
feb Tiff No l45 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

TURNED UP-The missing man from the
schooner Jenny Baker, mentioned in yester-
day Gazette, has turned up. He was on irolic
up town. His boat, however, has not yet been
found
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

FELL IN A FIT-A stranger, while waiting
for a dose of medicine in the drug store of
Warfeld & Hall, yesterday evening late, was
attached with cpcptic fit. He was properly
treated and taken TO the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
NOTICE.

r NOIICE
Should the weather continue suitable, the
steamer COLUMBIA will resume her regular
trips on SATURDAY, Goth inst, on which day
she will leave Baltimore.
feb l5-4t Is. W HEAI, Agent.
HAVING, ON THE FIRST DAY OF FEB
IL ruary, eighteen hundred and sixty. nine
associated with me in business my son, i EN- {.
w. MALLS. [ return my thanks to my TRENDS
and the public in general, for their liberal pa.
tronage extended towards me during the asst
year, and solicit q continuance of tho same to-
wards the new firm. All persons indebted to
me will please come forward and settle their
accounts, and all persons having claims against
me will please present them for pay mcnt'
feh II JAMES w. MALLS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

ALEXANDRIA CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. -
The regular monthly meeting of this society
was to have been held last night, but, in conse,,
quencc of the abserc, of a quorum, those who
had assembled adjourned without transacting
any business
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

TEMPERANCE RECEPTION. This will be the
night for the reception of the Alexandria Ju-
venile Temperance Association by Mt. Vernon
Division, Sons OF Temperance. ra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

POLICE REpoRT-MAYoR's OFFTCE.-L
Gentzbergcr, for carrying on the Junk business
without license was fined and discharged upon
taking out the required license for which he
paid $l00
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. Lucy Williams
colored, for an assault on Martha Madden, col
ored, was held under security for her good be-
havior.
Richard Mckinney, for an assault on Ella
Summers, was held in security for his good be
havior.
WATCH REPORT Might clear and tempGra-
ture moderate Some masquers out, but the
streets were very quiet. There were no ar
rests. Several dodgers were at the watch
housp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
dec 22-3nn
RIILDING MATERIALS.

! w NAILS i W. MALLS
JAME5 W. MALLS 81 SON.
y 187 King ST, Alexandria, Va.
Dealers in
HARD WARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouldngs,
Bausters, of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. A large stock of French and American
Glass, double and single thick, of all sizes
Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
brands Of fine quality, Putty, Turpentine and
Machine OIL Also, Limo. of superior quality
Cement, Calcped Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, sc. a large stock of Pugh's colebra
ted Car Augcrs and other articles foundln first
All orders for Lumber, Brick, and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cash. feb lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
NOTICE.

The undersigned will continue the HARU-
WARE BUSINESS III all its branches. ut the
cid stand SO King street, under the STYLE and
lame of JOHN T. CREIGHTON y son:
JOHN H. CREIGHTON.
Cab17 j. CARLIN CREIGHTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

ECTURE.
The very Rev p K. MORIARTY, 0: s. A.,
will deliver a LECTURE, at LIBERTY HALL,
on THURSDAY, February 18th. ct c clock,
for the benefit Ofthe poor.
Subject: The Propriety and Utility of Wit
and HumOr.
Admission SOC. Doors open at 7! o clock
fah l3-t1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, pronounced on the l4th
day Of October, 1868, in the suit of Hamilton
VS.. Hunton, the undersigned, therein appointed
Commissioners for that purpose will, on MON
DAY, the first day of March, 1869, that being
Court day, at Brentsville, Prince William CO.,
expose to ssle at public auction. that VALU-
ABLE TRACT OF LAND, recently hold by
George S. Hamilton, containing 252 acres.
This land lies in two miles Of the Manassas
Gap Railroad, at Haymarket, in beautiful
and healthy region-in the midst of q refined
community and is one Of the very best farms n
the county. The improvements consist Of q
comfortable dwelling and out houses.
TERMS-Ten per centum Of the purchase
money in cash on the day of sale; one-fourth
thereof including said ten per cen,um upon
confirmation of sale by Court, and the residue
in one two and three years from day OF sale /;
the purchase to execute bonds for the deferred
payments with approved pers nal security,
bearing interest from day of sale; title to DC
withheld until the last payment is made, and
the land subject to resale at the risk Of the first
purchaser in case he fails to comply with the
terms OF sale. X. TA1 LOh SCOI l.
EPPA uUNTON.
Pr VIM co. leo 6-eOts Comm re-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

Fresh FIsH-A load of ine fresh fish ar
rived up this morning from the lower Potomac,
and was sold to the hucksters. 1t comprised
rock, perch, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
MARINE LIST.

-JINIATURE ALMANAC-FEBY Y. II, 1869.
Sun RosE.........6 40 Moon SETS eVg III II 6 3o
SIS Svrs 5 40 HIGH WATER e'g.. II 10
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, FEB L.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship John Gibson, Winters, hence At
levy York 18th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.

Pursuant to decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county. rendered at the November
term. 1868. of said Court, in the suit of William
D. Allen against VIM II. Westfali, the under
signed. Commissioners therein named, will, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of March next, Court
day, sell, at public auction, at Fairfax Court
House, the TRACT OF LAND on which Fran
HUNDRED ACRES, more or less. This land
lies about II miles from Fairfax and Burke,s
stations on the Orange s. Alexandria Railroad
is of good quality. and large part of it is in
wood, which from It's proximity the railroad,
is very valuable.
TERMS-Ten per cent Of the purchase. mon
ey to be paid in cash; the residue in three equal
instruments, at six, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest from the day of sale; the purchas-
or to give bond and personal security and the
title to be retained until the whole of the Dur-
chase money is paid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
CITY ITEMS.

s. DEALuAM, 106 King street, invites atten-
ton to his elegant assortment OF ready made
Clothing for men and boys, which he is closing
out at reduced prices on account of the lateness
of the season. dec 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
Gold.
A MESEMENTS.

NEW YORK, Feb. l7.-Gold to-day 1865.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

PANORAMA Hall was crowded last
night from stage to rear. The occasion was
the exhibition of panorama Of Egypt and the
Hole Land
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

VNHE GREATEST NOVELTY OF THE
10Th CENTURY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
D given By the late Francis NJ. DeCoyer and
wife to Levi Parker, as Trustee, to secure GER
tain debt due to Andrew Ellison, recorded in
Liber L, No. d. folio 40, Land Records of Fair
fax county, Va, and by permission. Of Mrs N.
Z. DeCover the subscriber will offer for sale,
on TUESDAY, March "a, 1859, at - o'clock
H., by public auction, on the premises, on the
Middle Turnpike near Falls Church Station.
on the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad, Fairfax county, Virginia, and about
six miles from Georgetown, d. c., all that piece
or PARCEL OF LAND late the residence Of
Francis NJ. DeCover, decd, containing about
TWELVE ACRES, more or less, together
with the appurtenances, consisting of FRAN Il
DWELLING HOUSE, in good order contain
ing rooms stable, hen house. &c.
TERMS lash fifty dollars, to be paid at the
time of sale, to be forfeited IN case the purchas-
er fails to comply with the terms of sale; the
residue at the time the title is perfected. All
conveyancing and stamps At the expense OF the
purchaser LEVI PARKER, Trustee.
Falls Church, Fairfax co.. ian 29-eots'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

DVa.l. Of Aaron Jones.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Feb. l7-Aaron Jones
the noted pugilist died early yesterday morn
ing near Leayenworth, Indiana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

MAsQUERADERs. "A large party of mas
oueraders were out on the streets last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
VIM. l.. EDWARDS.
ORLANDO w. HUNT
Fairfax co., feb ll-eots
DUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE WILLIAM
Il LA ND

-
BY virtue Of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, entered on the 10th
day of October, 1867, in suit in chancery
therein pending in which Thomas K. Davis for
theuse of A. Nicol is plaintiff, and George W.
Seydell and wife and others are defendants, the
undersigned, Commissioner, will sell, before
the front door of the Court House Of
said county en- MONDAY, the 4th day OF
January, 1863 that being Court day, At public
auction, to the highest bidder, the TRACT or
PARCEL OF LAND, containing PIT acres, sit
uated about miles south of Manassas and
about q miles from Brentsville, the county
seat, adjoining the lands Of John Arnold and
others. This tract OF land is well watered and
timbered, ard from its proximity TO the railroad
the timber is very valuable.
TERMS-One-lourth cash, and the residue
on q credit of one and two years, with interest
from the day of sale on the deferred payments
the purchaser to give boyd and security for the
deferred payments; NJ dthe title to be retained
rs a further securi .neretor.
EPPA HUNTON, Comm'r.
Prince H-nl. CO.. dec 7-eots
POSTFUNEM ENT-The above sale has
been postponed until the FIRST MONDAY
IN FEBRUARY next, at the same hour and
place ian I-eots
POSTPONEMENT-T above sale has
been postponed until the FIRST MONDAY
in MARCH NEXT. feb 4-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
DUBLIC SALE.

Pr. Vim. CO., leo Got.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17
feb 17-tf

CRESH LOT OF KID GLOVES. best quail
L ity, just receved-spring colors-all num-
bers.
feb WILMER & SLAYMAKER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

YARMOUTH BLOA1ERS.
Another supply of these delicious Smok
ed Fish received and for sale by
AVERY s. DAVIDSON,
feb l6 226 King st., cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

DUCKWuEAT-A fresh supply
I'D BROOKES & TAYLOR,
jan % lO6 Prince street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-17

II UNITING COTTON.
II | have Just received largo stock of DeX-
ter's superior Knitting Cotton, white ana I'M
b]eached-all numbers from TO 20.
isn28 c. G.. BERRY, y King st.
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1869-01-28

BUTTER WITHOUT SALT.-On the
question Of the proper proportion OF
salt In butter, correspondent of the
Practical Farmer suggests that sit
is aao'ae." He adds:
Salt is a foreign element in butter,
and takes from its delicacy of flavor,
One of the best arguments against it,
as a matter of taste, is that the French
do not use it in their butter and
any one who has been accustomed to
French butter for time, may recol-
lect how disagreeable the change tc
salt butter was, until the palate be-
came used again to the grosser arti-
Gle.
Try tumbler Of milk or cup Of
cream with salt IN it, and | think you
will see what l mean by foreign
element and then try them with
sugar if you choose, and you will.se
that it is not foreign.
1t happened that [ breakfasted re-
Gently, for several days irsuccession
where butter was taken from a well
known Chester county butter maker
and what with the salt and coloring
matter together, the material was
made anything but wholesome OF
agreeable to any fancy.
will only add that what I preach
I practice, and that not particle Of
salt is put in the butter made here
churning twice a week from pure Al
derney cows.