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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16
AUCTION SALES.
by VIM. II. Beck eco, Auctione

TRUsTEKs SALE OLA VALUABLE
j. HOUSE AND LOT ON The EAST tai
SIDE OF WATER ST. BETWEEN liz
DUKE AND WOLFE by virtue of deed
Of trust from James T. Crump and wife, dated
the 10th day OF October, 1867, and of record
amongst the land records of Alexsndris coun-
~, the undersigned, Trustee, will sell, by. pub
city Of Ale1sndris, on SATURDAY, the I'm
of July, 1869. at u m. the LOT OF GROUND
on the east side Of Water, between Duke
ty-ive feet, and one hundred feet in depth, i'm
proved by neat and commodious FRAME
nWEILIN4, containing ten rooms, lately the
residence of James T. Orump
TERMS One fifth oftse purchase money to
staIments at 6. 10 and 10 months respectively:
with interest from the day of sale the deferred
payments to be secured by the note, Of the Pui::
chaser and satisfactorily endorsed. and deed OF
trust NJ on the premises; the purchaser TO IN
sure the buildings and assign the policy to the
Trustee. Stamps and conveyances az the cos'
of the puI1 haser. 4. ENtLLoa.
ie 16-ts 1Iustee'
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DIED..

Suddenly in this city, at one o clock day.
HARRISON HOUGH, ir the oath year of his
age GS- The friends Of the family are invited
to attend tho funeral from the residence OF his
brother, f. s. Hough, No rs south Washing
ton street, tomorrow evening at half-past five
o clock.
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Observation-Disclosures.

CINoINNATI, Ohio July l6.-John Davis, an
important witness in the Hayman express rob
berry case, was arrested in Kentucky Yesterday,
and brought to this city where he will be kept
in Jail till the trial of Hayman.
There we're several cases OF supstroke yester-
day tMn ul which proved fatal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

HEAVY RAINS On Wednesday night the
vicinity Of Badensbufg Nd, was visited by a
very heavy rain storm, which caused consider
able damage to property la about one-haIf
Of the town the lower stories OF dwellings we're
flooded and the bridge was covered. SOME
heavy rains have iallen1 w,thia the last lev
days in some of tho counties borderiaa On the
lower Potomac ....5
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CoALTRADE By CANAL-rhefo following ship
-nnnts Inv Chesanaake & Ohio Canal were made
Markets by Telegraph.

BALTIMORE, July l6.--Cotton unehsn god. -
Flour quiet low grades firm. Wheat weak
and lower prime to choice new red at looaioo
Corn advanced; white and yellow ITO. Oats
drm at 75asO. Pork quiet at &s4. Bacon active
and advancing; rib sides lStslSa clear do
lsAals3 shoulders l6tal6t hams ZzssZ@.I
lard duh at leaa2a Whiskey unchanged
stock scarce . .'t -'..
BALTIMORE, July lG-Virginis skies, Old.
J0I bid. te2 asked; do. 1866 81 bid do. 1867
"a bid do. coupon, old, 81 bid, 6st asked do
coupon, new. 6i4 bid. ga asked; North Caro-
linas, old, SO bid do. new 4! bid, 4o asked.
NEW Yoak, July lS-StoSss a. arm aoI AS0 ~!
FiVetwenties, 1852 2Si. Ten,forties. coupon
lrt North Csrelinas, sit; do. new IS. Fir-
xinis, ex-coupon. STA do. new GA
NEW YoRK, June l&-Corn firm. Flour
dull and dropping Wheat unchanged
GOatt.
I,,ly 1c --f@0ld t0-dav 1861
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

Doc CrNsUs The police officer have e1m-
plated the census OF the dogs in The different
wards Of the city. and the result is as follows
In the First Wad there are leo dogs pa the
%, 1875; in the a. Has 0d 10 the 4th, l'4 The
whole number Oh dogs reported wtmn the
corporate limits is 5l2. which ia about the
number that infest any single waII IN The tor-
marathon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

HEAIrH.-So far, this summer this city has
been remarkably healthy, generally. 1t is our
duty to do all in our power to preserve the
public health. Every exertion should be made
and every precaution observed. The weather
is provocative of disease. Individuals must aVeid
exposure to the suns rays, as much as posi-
bic, and be careful 10 their diet. Avoid stale
vegetables. Let the public authorities see that
lanes, alleys, back yards, cutters, sunken places
&c are cleaned and lined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

RUN AWAY "A horse belonging to MI
Frank Swain, attached to 3rsy, ran away late
Yesterday evening from its owner 5 store on
Royal street, and did not stop its headlobg
fiqLt until it had gone beyond the summit OF
Suffers hill During its prolonged run it knock
ed down and ran over COW belonging to Mr.
CHARLES Cox. Neither it nor the COW, bow
ever. received any serious injuries
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16
VIRGINIA, to wit I'm the County COur

VIRGINIA, to wit I'm the County Court
Rain Va. !. ii. Barker. In chancery. q.
Mem The object of this suit is TO atsch the
nrsonal property and sny real estate OF the
Sid Barker or his interest therein in the county ~
d Fairfax, to pay plaintiff the sur, 4 ~ ss ss
with interest LOM ssd s1l defend
.ht;s non resident of this Stafe,.i ID ordered
f ss be appear within one month after due pub
iss.ion hereof and do what is necessary to pro-
t,ct his interest. A copy, teste:
pulsny s Moore, P. . lys-lawaw
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ny Green q Wise,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneefs
COMMISSIONERS SALE.


COMMISSIONERS SALE.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
AleYandria county, Virginia, rendered at Feo-
rusry term, 1859, in the suit Of John b. De'
vaughn and wife. plaintiffs, VS.: james De-
vaughn ct al, defendants, in ehsncery, the un-
dersfgned, Commissioners therein named vii.
offer for sale by public auction, on SATu
DAY, the Eth Of July, 1859, at IL o'clock N. !.
in font of the Mayors Office in the city OF
Alexandria 8 TENEMENT and LOT OF a
GROUND IN the city Of Alexandria. Be. IA
ginning at a point on the east side of Hen
~ street l36 feet G inches from Prince street
and running along that line south Y Zee:
~ inches; thence east "a feet 2 inches themes
west "a feet inches to The beginning. Tbs
building is two story frame with rooms. no
upper part rebuilt during the war.
Terms One third of the purchase money 70
be paid in cash, and the residue in two equal
instalments at six and twelve months from the
day of sale with interest The purchaser to give
his bonds with good personal security. for the
deferred payments, and the title to be retaihei
until the purchase money is fully paid.
Stamps and cow eyancing at the cost OF the
purchaser GEO. VIM. BRENT:
:. FERGUSON BEACH.
ia o;-ts Commissioners OF ) ale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

The New NORFOLK LINE. The new hoe
to Norfolk, opened by the steamer W. W.
Colt pron,s.s to be . success. The steamer
makes two trips week, stopping at the most
monument landings on the river, and TN each
OF them she has So far carried aud brought inii
freighs and many passengers. She runs, a''o'
in connection with the Boston steamers, {"
which city freight can be forwarded direct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

NEW WHEAT. Two hundred bushels ne "
wheat, the first SHIPPED over the A. l.. X ii.
R. R., was received here Today, from H. NJ
Bentley Of Leesburg, consigned to Jameson Il
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

SrN STaoKc \ case If sun stroke OCCURRED
on the wharf yesterday afternoon, The patient
who wa. at work on board vessel when at
tack ed was taken to his residence. one OF the
houses lately occupied by the soldiers al BaItsry
Rodgrr- where he received the medical atten'
ton Of rr Il. G. POWELL aud t. jav his con
diton IL reported a improving
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

Mrs @. l.. SIMPSON. No. lbs King street has
now on hand very elegant assortment OF MIL
linerv Goods of every description and variety
Hsr Flowers are the most beautiful in the mar,
ket, and her Grapes, Lsces and Ribbon are all
well selected Also. the Neapolitsn and Straw
Goods are very fine. Call and see them before
purchasing elsewhere. my IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

ROANOKE COLLEGE See the advertisement
of Roanoke College i'll another column, Under
the direction of its energetic and accomplished
Principal, DR.. Bttle, it is last taking position
as one OF the first Institutions oil learning in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

TaE WEATHER. esterday afternoon. after
an extremely hot day, heavy cloud rose 10
the Southwest which promised rain ut 1t
passed off with much lightning and thun der
but no rain here. To-day the weather ''on-
tinues very warm. The thermometer sto 3D.
in this Office at noon, at 93'-the highest set
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

REMiRKs-The market turing the week has
Lee4 quiet with very hight receipts of produce.
Ia Flour tho transactions have been limited to
sales t. the city trade for bakers and retail
purposes and quotations are nominal. There
las been very little new Wheat received yet,
and the indications are that farmers will not
lurry themselves in sending it to market
Prizes have been we'll sustained and the sales
Today were Of white at l5l and red at 140sl50-
quality good Corn has been IN active demand,
Snd prices have steadily advanced, closing with
sales At l04 for mixed and 105 for one lot river
rhlte. We have nothing TO note in Rye, the
market telng bare Of that article. Data have
been steady and IN fair demand. Corn Meal
quiet Butter Is unchanged, With lair de-
mand for good. Eggs have declined and are
"a good supply the highest sale to-day was Al
rs Bacon steady and prices hrner. Lard
juiet and unchanged. Wool inactive aud
.eceipts light.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. July 18th
rriCes to-day ranged as follows: Old Cows and
'icslswags at 4sS4 so; ordinary thin Steers,
oxen and Cows at 50s$5i fair quality Beeves
IT CAST; and the very best Beeves at 7sS8 %
per lOO lbs, the average price being about ST
gross The market opened moderately active.
but closed very dull at decline Of about 50c
per 100 lbs from the rates Of last week.
sheep Tho supply during the past week has
been light, and we notice ali advance of &c per
ID on previous rates. Prices to-day nged as
follows Fair to good Sheep at 3ia5le per ID
vross. Stock Sheep 60aS2 90 per head
Lambs 2a$4 per head
Aogs-The demand has been more active
du-ing the past week, and the market firm at
tormer rates. Prices to. day ranged as follows:
r'sir 10 prime Hogs at II 75aSl3 90 per 100 lbs.
COAL TRADE BY CANAL--The following ship
l. 10 u Ohio itapal vara M le
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

SECOND WARD CONSERVATIVE CLUB.-A
meeting of those in favor of organizing Con-
servatiye Club 10 the I'd ward will be held IN
the hsll Of the Sun Fire Company this evening,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16
From Arizona

SAN Francisco, July l6.-Arlzona ajyices
report that portion OF the Sth cavalry had at
tackled a band OF Indians near Wickenburg,
killing niue savsges. One soldier was seriously
wounded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

RAILROAD AFFAIRS. The Washing ton
Chronicle says I've learn that at the late
meeting of railway men connected with the en-
terprise OF extending the houdoun and Hamp-
shire road, that of constructing railway from
Georgetown to Alexandria via the BERNIE bank
of the canal, and that for the construction OF a
Union railway through the northern portion OF
this city, it was determined to push forward all
due efforts in the regard Of the several plans
proposed. A connection of Georgetown with
the Loudouu and Hampshire railway by short
and direct route is to be pressed, and compile:
ton of the extension of the Loudoun and
Hampshire road via Smokers Gap to Winches-
ter is set down for an early day. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16
AUCTION SALES.

COMMISSIONERS SALE or LAND
u Pursuant to decree OF the Circuit Court
oF Loudoun, rendered at its April term, 1866 in
the cause OF Tavenner vs.. Hamilton the un,
dersigned, Commissioners. appointed by sald
Court, will sell, by auction, to the highest bid
der. on MONDAY, April 26, 1869, Court day,
in front of the Court House, in leesourg, the
TRACT OF LAND in the bill in said cause
mentioned situated in the county OF Loudoun,
near Sugar Land run, one mile from tho Lees,
burg and Georgetown Turnpike, and within
miles OF the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp.
shire Railroad, containing about lS3 acres OF
land The said tract was purchased by Eli }
Hamilton of Charles q. Eskridge adJolns the
lands of A, s Tebbs, r. g. A1lnutt and others
ia of good red soil, we'll watered and admirably
adapted to grazing There is upon 1t COM
Portable DWELLING HOUSE, with neces,
sary out buildings, valuable orchard and
other improvements, l.'.
TERMS-Ten per csntum of the purchase
money to be paid in cash on the day of sale, to
he forfeited on the failure of the purchaser to
complete his purchase the residue in three
equal instalments. bearing interest from the
day of sale, and payable In six, twelve and
eiphteen months from the day of sale; the pur-
chaser to execute his bonds for the deferred in
stalments, and the title to be retained till the
purchase money is sll psid
MATTHEW HARRISON,
.RTHrR I, ROGERS,
nsi l9-ts Oonm I ..
POSTPONEMENT.- above sale has
baan poatponsd until MONDAY, the 18th day
os lime 1869 Court day. IN my 21-eots
POSTPONED The sale of the above lane
| has been further postponed until TUESDAY
the I'd day of August Court ~ .....
1 I0ud0Un CO.. ly Z-oOtS ..fl 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

ExcURsroNs.-Thep present is the height OF
the excursion season, and the river toaIs are
in frequent requisition to carry pleasure parties
to the places of amusement and recreation
along the shores OF the Potomac From this
city, however, but comparatively few excursions
have gone this summer, and Of those only o
small number were successes. The spirit oil
pleasuring after this sort seems not to prevail
here greatly at present, and in this respect is
in marked contrast with the summers OF last
year and the year previous, when excursion
parties left here daily, Is money more scarce
or have the people something else 10 do
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MARRIED.

On the evening of the 10Th instant, at st. Ma
rvs Church, by Rev. Father Toale, Mr.. K; ID.
LYLES to Miss MARY l.. KELLEY, all OF
Alexandria,
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uoRat INJURED \ valuable horse along
ing to Messrs Cum ani Bfckham oaugh its
hipd lex in iia halter early yesterday morning
and broke the pole OF its neck.
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PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,
MEMORANDA.

Schrs Sarah Hsyt. Cranmer; hottie hloss,
Vaughan; A P Orsnmer, Grammar; and
Kirk, Re binson, hence at New York IAN INST
Schr Oliver, Jameson, Jameson, hence at
Boston 18th inst. .-.'
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JOB HAWXHURST, Clerk.

Parties interested in the above decree o are
House H. Sc V where viii take the accounts therein
nraared At which time and place they are re.
ouested 10 attend, n their vouchers SH1 S'ne'
evidence. - III H. Gam in civ.
Ta,rfsz GO ie lswiW t'" !" va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

WATER MAIN PIPE BURsTED. The main
pipe On Wolfe street, between Fairfax and
ROYAL busted last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

DuTcHERs LIGHTNING FLY-KILLERi
Dsstb 70 the Liyinpl Long live the Killers
Sold BIZ Dealers erery'cher'.
Now York, June 2S-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

On account of the advanced state of the sea-
son and preparatory to the purchase OF large
and fine stock o. Fall goods, am selling on my
fine and varied stock of Clothing and cents
Furnishing Goods, at and below cost, having
reduced the prices in all-wool goods as follows
Cashmere Suits 81 to SIS lower.
" Pants ST to So
Boys Cashmere Suits ST. to So lower,
and all other goods in proportion. All odd ar,
ticles below cost. l am determined TO sell on
INV spring and summer stock, no matter how
great tho sscrifce =. DEALHAM,
~ 10 81 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

CONSTANT EMPLoYMENT.-It is gratifying
fact that whatever may have been the prevail
ing dullness in mercantile life during the pre-
sent season, that among the mechanics and Ia
boring classes employment has, as a general
thing, been constant. Builders, contractors
and Others seem generally to have been busllv
pursuing their various avocations, buildings IN
considerable numbers have been erected, and
labor has been 10 demand at good prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16
Iu lHE CIRCUIT COUNT Tuk Alley
| ANDRIA COUNTY -..-- .,
Issn.. NaHtnnI s Fy ecntors
O." W in chsncery

John Nsglee and Others
By the decree rendered IN this above entitled
cause on the Sd day OF June, 1859, the under
slgned, thereby appointed special copnils s
cute the decree OF May term, 1868 in said cause
and the aas th pIsas as soon
~ars a al which the said Executors and
ths said John Naglee, or their respect We eoun-
sci of record, shall have four weeks previous
notice in writing, tho SAID Commissioning snail
rroceed To- the execution II this ana the saiu
former decree and the Court doth further or,
der snI deere that tho said Commissioner shall
make any special report that either party may
require, and shall return his rapport to the next
Notice is hereby given that shall proceed to
eYocute the DEGREES above referred to.on MON
DAY, the I'd day OF August 1869, at ten oelk K.
| o, n at the Office of w. G. Yea!on, IN Stew
"'' T. JOHNSTON,
| :. &C -1av1y Special Comm'r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-07-16

TIE RIVER BoATs. There is very gen
eral desire among the citizens of the Northern
Neck that the line now once more established
on the Potomac shall not be again removed. -
1t is important that the people Of that section
should have access to this city, and in the
event OF failure by want OF means of eommu-
nication, the Rappahannock steamers to Balti-
more afford them the only means Of getting
their produce to market.
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H .. Clsushton, P. O. jy l2-lay

VIRGINIA At rules held in the CLERKS
Y office Of the Circuit Court of Alexandris
county, on the 9th day OF July, 1869 William
EmmsTt, plaintiff, against Riehsrd b Lloyd
heirs and personal representative ma mes un-
known-defendants In chancery
The object of this suit ia e have trustee
substituted in the place of Henry King who
was trustea, in certain deed Of trust, bearing
date the 10th day If October, 1851, executed by
Richard b. Lloyd and Elizabeth, HIS wife, to
said Henry King, who has departed this life.
The defendants not having entered their a ap
act # Assembly and the rules of this Court,
and ii appearing by affidavit that they ara not
residents Of this State, it is ordered that the
said defendants appear here within nemonth
after tho publication Of this order, aud do what
is necessary TO protect their interests in this
suit and that u copy Of this order be forth
with inserted in the Alexandria Gazette, news
paper published in the city Of Alexandria, once
q week for four successive weeks, and posted at
the front door of the Court House of this county.
A copY4teste j. IACE1' Olerk.
" 4 TAYLOR. p ..-. iyl2zlaw4U
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TN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR FAIR

IN THE UIKUUII CUUhI -" uitIs.
| FAN COUNTY, June term, 1859 Charles
Is. Hamilton vs. Eaos B Hamilton; In ehy.
that this cause be referred to Master Commits
sioner janis NJ. Love. with instructions to as.
certain the value OF the land in the proceedings
mentioned, the number, amount and character.
and priority OF the liens upon the same; that
he do ascertain also for what the notes OF Nancy
Hamilton to the complainant were given, and
the number, amount and character OF the debts
due by said Nancy Hamilton; that be do fur.
Their ascertain to whom the personal property
mon said land properly belongs and report
the Same with any matter deemed pertinent, or
that any party may require him to report.
eopy--teste ,n,.
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CITY ITEMS.
FOLLOW THE Gro

FOLLOW THE CROWD.
If you want to find out where the best bar
gains can be had follow the crowd to BLOND
REIM's, corner King and Fairfax streets
Mr.. S. Bondheim intends to sell from this
day and until the season closes, Linens, Summer
Cas,imeres, Cottonades and Alpacss, both for
mems and boys wear, AT AND BELOW COST, TO
make room for an immense stock of fall goods.
iv lG Cor. King and Fairfax sts.
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VIRGINIA: AT rules held in the Clerk s

VIRGINIA:-At rules held in the Clerk $
Y oeice of tho Circuit Court of Alexandria
county, on the 9Th day of July, 1869: George
h. Smoot, Peter g. Uhler Josiah II. D.. Smoot
and Allegheny Smoot, late copartners. trading
under the trm name of Smoot, Uhler q Co,
plaintiffs, VS. Robert W. Hunter and Joseph
il. Hunter, defendants; Debt on oaii bond
debt S400-and upon an attachment.
The object OF this suit is 10 recover from the
defendants the sum of S400 which may be dis
charged by tho pay mont Of S234 90. with inter,
est thereon from April :. 1863 till paid, and
IS 10 costs, due by them to the plaintiffs, and
to subject their estate in this county to the pay
int Il. of the same.
The defendants not having entered their s'-
pesrance and given security according TO the
act of Assembly and the rules of this Court,
and it appearing by affidavit that they are
not residents OF this State, it is ordered that
the said defendants appear here within one
month after duo publication of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their interests IN
this suit and that copy of this order be forth
with inserted in the Alexandria Gazette, news
paper published in the city of Alexandra,
once week for four successive weeks, and
posted at the front door of the Court House OF
this county. A copy, tes,e:
}. TACEY, Clerk.