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The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1869-11-20

Curious--That a hard shower
should make soft water.
Old Maid--Embers from which
the sparks have fed.
Why Is a washcrwoman the most
cruel person in the world? Be-
cause she daily wrings mems bosoms.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1869-11-20

Ifyou want to enjoy your meals,
be good natured. An angry man
cannot tell whether he is eating
boiled cabbage or stewed umbrellas.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1869-11-20


"Jane," said wag, ats all
overtownw whats all over town."
4Mud y James eyes dropped.
AIIow do You like me now 7" a.
kcd o belle of her spouse, ~ sho
sailed into the reom with a sweeping
train of muslin following her.
"Well,G said he, @to tell the truth, II
isimpossible for me to like you any
longer na ANa efli
"Where shall ! put this paper 80
as tobesure of sceingit to.morrowi"
inquired Mary Jane other brother
Charles. aOn the looking glass;
was her brothers reply. M
The man who had llis attention
first turned to matrimony BY tho
beautiful manner in which . girl
handled a broom, now says IL was
nothing to the way she handled II !
little while after he married her.
a man has lately passed In his
chips il St. Johns, N. B., Who hsd
two hundred and eighty thousand
dollars insurance Oh bis lifc. His
relatives are firm believers in the
benefits oflifc insurance.
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TERMS PER SESSION,

Payable half yearly, invariably in advance
For board and tuition ID any Of the following
branches reading. arithmetic. English gram
mar, geography, history, rhetoric, composition,
criticism, principles Of natural philosophy,
chemistry and botany, mental and moral phi
losdphN plain sewing, rnarking, etc, SIS $50,
s9ohnd sloo, toAhgsto he age or sclass Of
the pupil J 4 6 ~ y IA kA 4
For Day Scholars, tuition sl5, $50, s25 OF
$40, according tn agys or class as above.
For further information, apply or address
the y Aisf
.'' "i0rHER SUPERIOR"
St Agnes Academy,
oct2-3m Memphis, Tenn.
The weekly Panola star. [volume] (Panola, Miss.) 1857-1881, 1869-11-20


The Emperor Of China is fifteen,
years old, aud is to he married this
year with immense pompto his first
and chief wife, bis Empress. Ho
will bc simultaneously provided
with second and third wives, and
from al parts Of the Empire victims
are being collected to swell the list
Of his harem. Every Tartar family
is obliged to furnish its quota.
Local selections are first made, and
the holocaust Is sent to Pckin,
where a fresh selection takes place,
and a chosen" number are con-.
demned to a. lifelong scclusion.
They are not allowed to see thoir
relations, may never see their lord
and master, and in the event Of his
death they -arc.still condemned to
perpetual isolation and celibacy.q a.,
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RE " W q 8s
Mpatcs add Assical Instruhehts.
n. a. Bons9sas~r-v.
BIT Main Street, .w
Memphis, Tennessee.

Sole Agent for the steinwayG sons Pianos
Sole Agent br the Gasler Pianos. gA,a 81
Sole Agentfor the Emerson Pianos.
Sole Agent for the Mason Hamiin Orgshs
Old Pianos taken in exchange for new ones.
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octo-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

POLICE REPORT OFFICE There
were no cases of criminal character at the
Mayors office this morning.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. -The warrant issued
yesterday for the arrest of Frederick Wainig.
tor perjury, was not executed, the complainant
II. johnson, failing to prosecute.
WATCH REPORT all night. Streets
rather more lively than usual, in consequence
Of numerous parties and balls. There were
balls at the Assembly Rooms, the rooms over
Adams Express and at Eintracht Hall, and a
masquerade party at American Hall. A dis
turbance was created on Royal street, near the
Market House, 10 which, however, nothing
serious occurred. There were four dodgers at
the watch house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
DUBLIC SALE OF PRINCE WILLIAM
LA ID

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Prince William county, entered on the 18th
day of October, 1867, in suit in chancery
therein pending, in which Thomas K. Davis for
theuso of A. Nicol is plaintiff, and George w.
Sey dell and wife and others are defendants, the
undersigned, Commissioner, will sell, before
the front door OF the Court House of
said county, On MONDAY, the 4th day of
January, 1869, that being Court day ~ At public
auction. to the highest bidder. the TRACT or
PARCEL OF LAND, containing 2l7 acres, sit
uated about miles south of Manassas, and
about p miles from BrentsTylle' 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 ne-fourth cash, and the residue
on a credit of one and two years, with interest
from the DAY Of sale on the deferred payments !;
the purchaser to give bond and security for the
deferred pawn enls, ard the title to be retained
as a further security therefor.
EPPA HUNTON, Comm'r.
Prince VIM CO., dec 7-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

NEW YEARS DAY.-The weather to-day
was exceedingly disagreeable-so much SO that
nearly all out of door business was suspended,
and but few people were on the streets 1t com
menced raining early last night and continued
until noon to-day, with the wind from the north
east The usual festivities of the season were
seriously interrupted, though several delight
full entertainments were given and enjoyed in
different quarters of the city, Col. Stanhope,
at Battery Rodgers, received the calls of many
citizens The old year was watched OUT in
the Methodist churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
Actual Fires. False Alarms.

1t will thus be seen that Alexandria has en-
loved rare immunity from the ravages OF the
destroying element In this connection 1t IS
not considered improper to state that though
the personnel of the city fire department is al
that could be desired, its efficiency is seriously
hindered by insufficient pecuniary means to
keep its material in frst-rate condition. The
want of hose is a great obstacle to the thorough
efficiency of the department. The Sun Com
pany ought to have steam engine, and the
truck house of the Relief Hook and Ladder
Company should be put in repair. When, a
Gre department works as faithfully as that OF the
city of Alexandria, it should, by all means, be
well cared tor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

CoLoRED MUSICAL TEACHER. colored
man hailiug from Boston, and giving his name
as Davenport, and who says he boards with
William Ives, colored, on Union street, has
been in this city for several days past, nominaly
for the purpose of securing scholars to take
musical lessons. Yesterday while at the house
of William Rowe, colored on Washington
street near the African Church, inquiring for
scholars, when he thought he was unobserved,
he stole q watch from. the mantle-piece and
made off with it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

SERIOUSLY HURT.-Pratt Dixon, son OF
the late Henry L. Dixon, about 8 years old,
while playing in the warehouse Of d. Howard,
on King street, between Fairfax and Water,
about half-past two o'clock this evening, fell
through the hatchway in the second story, and
was seriously injured. The poor little fellow
was taken to the City Hotel, where his mother
is boarding, and where Drs. Hammond and
Gregory rendered the necessary surgical assist
anoe. Both arms were broken and his head and
face severely hurt. He is brother of the
little girl who was run over by wagon and
killed on King street short time since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
By.s ID. PARROT, AucfiOneer.

TOM SALE OF VALUA-
~ Bile REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of
decree OF the Circuit Court Of Alexandra CO,
IN the case OF ID S. GYin q Son VS. Washing
ton q Co., and John T. Price we will offer tor
sale, al puollc aucttoa in front Of the Mayors
Office, IN the city of Alexandria. on WEDNES-
DAY, the 9th day Of Jtnuarv 1869. at twelve
CLOCK m, the following ZEAL ESTATE. in
the city of Alexandria.
No. l. A LOT OF GROUNDs with the g.-S,
three-story BRICK BUILDING tLereon siisiH
lying on the west side Of Union, between King
and Prince streets. For particular description
see deed from Jane Deakins TO John 4. Price,
recorded in Liber 2, No. 3, folio %
No g. a LOT OF GROUND in the square
formed by King, Union, Prince and Water SITS,
and binding on twenty feet alley and ten
feet alley. See deed from McVeigh and wife
to John T. Price, recorded in Liber K, No. g.
folio 10.
No. 8 A LOT OF GROUND in the same
square, and binding on twenty feet alley and
q ten feet alley. See deed from G. 9. Smoot to
John L, Price, recorded in Liber S, No. 3, 70.
Ito 75
No. 4. A LOT OF GROUND in the same
deed from f. s. Hewitt and others 10 John Y.
Price, recorded in Liber u, No 3, folio 316.
TERMS-One.tenth Of the purchase money
cash; the residue in three equal payments at 6,
II and Is months the deferred payments to DO
secured by the purchasers negotiable notes,
well endorsed and retention Of the title 70 the
property sold until the last payment has been
made. Stamps end deeds al purchasers cost.
ID. l.. SMOOT
Q. Z. STUART,
dec 28-ts Commissioners of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
DUBLIC SALE OF HIGHLY IMPROV-

DUBLIC SALE OF HIGHLY IMPRDV-
ED LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY,
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered at its June term 1863
in the cause OF K, NJ Mott use n Demeritt vs.
Anna Sackett, 1 shall, Commissioner therein
named, offer for sale, on MONDAY, January
18th, 1869, Court day, in front of the ct. House
of Fairfax county, the valuable TRACT OF
LAND, in Fairfax county. on which Mrs. Gen
Sackett resi- es, containing 2l0 acres, situated
at Spring Vale on the Georgetown and Lees
burg Turnpike, II miles from Georgetown, for
merly owned by John f. Webb highly EEEasA
improved with excellent DWELLING, snaasaa.
outhouses and barn, good timber and fencing,
we'll wstered, and heavily set in grass.
Also, the TRACT of Z48 acres On the opposite
side of the turnpike, with small house bein g
also we'll watered, timbered and fenced.
These tracts of land arc among the most val
liable in the county, from situation, character
of soil and improvements, and present q rare
opportu nty for persons desiring investment or
q comfortable country residence.
TEkMS-Qne-t tenth of the purchasemOney
to be paid in hand on the day of sale; the resi-
due in three equal instalments of six, twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from the
day of sale; the deferred payments to be Sc
cured by the notes Of the purchaser. ard 8 re-
tenrion Of the title until the last payment is
made, and the cash payment to be forfeited in
the event of the purchaser failing 10 complete
his purchase. NJ DULAN4 BALL,
Fairfax CO., dec 22-2aw4w Comm'r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

R0DBERY-A string Of hats. hanging in
front of Blondheim' clothing store, corner Of
King and Fairfax streets, so much attracted
the fancy of an individual last night, about
eight o'clock, that he snatched it from the door
post and ran off as rapidly os his legs could
carry him. His movements had however been
watched by young gentleman, standing near
by. who instantly gave chase, and so closely
was he pursued that he threw away his coveted
prize in order that his speed might not be In
commoded Indeed so hard pressed was he
that he did not stop to pick up his own hat,
which was blown off by the wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssocIA-
TIoN of Washington, have decided after con-
sultatioa with many pastors and prominent
laymen, to call Christian Convention, to meet
10 the English Lutheran Church, corner Of
llth and II. streets, in Washington, on Tues
day the 18th day of January, at 10 o'clock, a.
m. each church in the District, and in the
adjoining counties of Maryland and Virginia,
is most earnestly invited to be present by pas
for and delegates, with as many of the Chris
tian men and women as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

A VALUABLE NEW YEARS GIFT.-At the
beginnir of the New Year thousands of dol
lars will be spent in purchasing presents Tor
the "loved ones" Among the most valuable
that parent can give q son or daughter is
certificate of admission to the Alexandria Bus
mess Institute Stewards building, opposite
ception of students on Monday, Jan. q, 1867
All who desire to exchange their old style Of
penmanship for a bold. graceful and legible
one, should join the classes at tho term open
dies and gentlemen to learn the science of
Double Entry Book keeping. as Prof. j B.
Cundff will be in charge we CANNOT too strong
ly urge our young friends to improve these un
looked for advantages dec 30-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

RECORD OF FIREs.-The following state
ment concerning the fires and fire alarms that
have occurred in this city during the year just
expired. is compiled from the records of the
Relief Hook and Ladder Company The
whole number of alarms was 30, of which 10
were caused by actual 6res-the remaining 20
being false, or resulting from the burning of
chimnies. A monthly report of the fire alarms
is presented in the annexed list:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
Prince VIM. CO.,
DUBLIC SALE.

Bv virtue of g deed of trust executed to me by
J w. Aickerson and wife, on the 30th Of May
1854, and OF record in the CLERKS office of the
County Court of Prince William county, and
or the purposes therein declared, l shall, on
MONDAY the 4lh day of January, 1863 that
being Court day, at the front door of the Court
House of Prince William county, sell, at pub
lie auction for cash, TRACT OF LAND, OF
which laid Hckerson died possessed containing
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUk
ACRES, and situated two miles from Green
witch and four from Gainesville and Bristoe
Stations. This land has on it a comfortable m
DWELLING and out-houses, and is con- ia&4i
sidered very desirable land Selling as Trustee,
shall only convey such title as is vested in
me as such, which is believed TO be unquestion-
able. EPPA hUNION, trustee.
Prince William co., oc elects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

RED MEN.-At meeting OF Osceola Tribe
No. l. Improved Order of Red Men, held last
night, the following named officers were cleo
ted: John Doran, Sachem; W. j. Miller
Senior Sycamore; Charles Greenwood, Junior
Sycamore; W. Sisson, Chiefo Records; Hugh
Latham, Keeper of Wapmum; and A. ii.
Brown, Prophet,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

AQUEDUCT BRIDGE. AT meeting OF the
Board of Common Council of Georgetown on
Wednesday night last, a communication was
presented from the Mayor, suggesting that
some method be adopted at once to discharge
the obligations of the corporation towards the
Alexandria Canal, Aqueduct and Bridge
Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

SALE OF BUrrER,-A sale Of sixtyeight
tubs of butter was made yesterday by Messrs
Lee & Taylor, to an Alexandria merchant at
verv satisfactory prices This is said to be
the LARGEST transactions of the kind ever made
in this city.-LNnchbnrg Neles,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

BALL.-The ball of Mount Vernon Circle,
Brotherhood Of the Union. at the Assembly
Rooms, last night, was very agreeable affair,
and all who were present express themselves
as highly delighted with The evenings enter
tainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
ALExANDRIA, Va, Jan. l, 1863.

have this day sold my interest in the Com
mission business to j. ROBERT EDMON DIS,
who has been associated with me for the last
two years. From thorough acquaintance, l
can chee1fully recommend him as man OF
good business capacity, careful, honest, and, in
age have so long received. in taking leave
Of my numerous customers, thank them for
their many favors, and trust they will extend
the same to my successor. w. A. SMOOT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
By j. "a ParrOtt. AuctiOneer.
Z ALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.


Under author of deed Of trust dated 18th
March 1866 duly recorded in Fairfax county,
will offer for sale By auction, at II o'clock IN,
on WEDNESDAY,, the 9Th day of January,
1869 at the Mayor Office, in the city of Alex
andria, the TRACT OF LAND, in Said county
of Fairfax lying on Turkey Cock Run, between
the Little River Turnpike, the Orange u Alex.
Railroad and the Manassas Gap extension, con-
taing IS ACRES, now in the possession of q.
keinecker- distant from Alexandria about five
miles, and about one mile from Clouds Mill
The tract will be subdiyided and sold IN four
parcels, viz:
No j, containing 103 acres, 9 roods and p
poles Is mostly cleared and under cultivation,
and has upon it small tenement, outhOuses
and laborers house, with considerable wood,
young fruit, &c.
No contains lO} ecres, rood, 81 poles, and
is heavily tim bered-pert cleared.
No contains 80 acres, roods, 80 poles
has large Quantity Of timber wood; about
half cleared
No contains CT acres, 3 roods, % poles and
has nsiderable timber.
Turkey Cock Is fine stream, running through
Nos ] and 4 The whole tract is well supplied
with springs.
TEkMS-Cash for enough TO pay $500 and
the expenses Of sale, and for the residue credit
Of one and two years from the 18th o. Septem-
Der 1853, with interest, payable halt-yearly.-
Thetayments TO be rateably apportoned among
the several purchasers; the deferred payments
TO be secured by deed Of trust to the satisfaction
of the undersigned, and he property to be re-
sold Tor default in complying with these terms,
at the risk OF the detaulting purchaser, upon
ten DAVIS notice in the Alexandra Gazette.
dec 25-eotd r. JOHNSTON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
NISsOLUTION OF COPARINERaHIP.

The copartnershp heretofore existing under
the firm name Of w A. SMOOT q CO., is this
day, December list, 1865, dissolved, by mutual
consent. The business will be settled by either
member. w. 4. SMOOT.
J. ROBERT EDMONDS.
The undersigned will continue to carr on
the Commission business, at the old stand.
dec 3I-lw ROBERT EDMONDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
ALEXANDRIA. Va. Jan. l. 1869.

Having purchased the interest of w; A;
Smoot in the Commission business at No 3
King street, would respectful ~ inform all for
mer patrons that [ will continue the business
in the same place and with the same com petent
assistants employed by the late firm.
Approaching the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed, shall endeavor to maintain the fay
orable reputation already established by care,
full and prompt attention to the interests of all
who may favor mo with their consignments
dec 81 81 j. ROBEkT EDMONDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
Cry HOTEL,
ALEXANDRIA,. VA.

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The business Of !his house will be conducted
hereafter under the name and firm Of FRANCIS
q CARR, and the house is now open for the re-
cep'ion of visitors Than Gful for past favors
we pledge ourselves TO d. the best we can to en-
terrain and make comfortable those who may
call on US VIM II. FRANCE.
JAMES w. CARR.
dec 22-3m PropretoTs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

CARRIERS ADDRESS. The carriers OF the
Gazette are indebted for their New Years ad-
dress to the pen of Mr.. Richard Wright, now
of Washington, but for many years resident
of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01
NV Green az Wise.

Real Estate ALcLOlecTS.)
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED or TRUST
= executed by the National Building and
Manufacturing Association and Brick, Sand
and Gravel Company, 10 secure certain eou-
pom bonds. amounting TO SIS, 900, which deed
is deted I'D December, 1857, and recorded IN
Liber 7, No page 2l8, the undersIg ed,
Trustees therein named, will, on MONDA
the first day Of March. 1869, expose TO sale at
public auction al II N in front OF the Mayor
Office, Alexandria, Virginia. the following prop
erty, viz:
< certain TRACT OF LAND, in the county
of Alexandria, containing between ninety ana
one hundred acres cal ed Nv AIEh LOO,
bounded on the west By The AIeXaIdrla and
Washington Turnpike road on the cast oy inc
Potomac river; on the north by the lands OF
the late Thomas Hughes and on TIE south by
the lands Of Lieut. Hunter, together wlth al
BUILDINGS and impr vements erected there,
on. and TOOLS, MACHIN Err and OUTFIT
used and to be used by them TO carry on thelr
trade aud business, together with the franchises
and all the privileges, rights and property OF
the said company; and also their patent Tlght
for the manufacture Of brick IN the district OF
Columbia and county of Alexandria, Virginia.
TERAiS-For the real estate, sufficient cash
TO pay $500, with interest from 9th day OF Au-
gust 1857, and the remainder To be paid in two
eGusl instruments OF $500 each, with Interest
from August 9Th, 1867 the first on the 9Th Au-
gust, 1893, and the Other on he 9Jh August,
1870 the residue of the purchase money, II
any, TO be paid, with interest from the day OF
sale on the said 9th August, 1870
The bonds of the purchaser 10 b9 given for
the deferred payments and q deed OF trust 10
be executed to secure them.
For the personal property, franchises, &c,
terms cash. > DEAN SMl H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

ALEXANDRIA CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. "A
called meeting of this Society will be held in
their room tonight at half past seven o'clock.
The members are requested to be punctual in
their attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

FLOUR INSPECTOR REPORT. The following
is the report of Mr.. L. T. Anthony, Flour ln-
spector, Of the quantity of -four inspected by
him during the quarter ending Dec. 3lst, 1868:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-01

ALARM OF FGRE.-The alarm of fire last
night, about six o clock was caused by the re-
Election of the light from the furnace pipe at
the foundry on the corner OF Royal and Wilkes
street