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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
Alexandria, LOudoun and Hampshire
Railroad Meeting.

ASHiNGTON, rtD. 10.
la response to The circular recently issued by
the President Of the Alexandria, Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroad Company, large meet
ing of the substantial citizens Of Washington
and Georgetown Was held at the Board OF
Trade Ioom in Washington to day. which was
presided over by Mr.. Bowen, The Mayor, Mr..
Davis, Of Georgetown, being the Secretary.
Mr.. Mckenzie, President, of the Railroad
Company, made statement at length of the
condition OF the company as regards its fnan-
ccs and works, its trade and prospects, and its
plans and purposes. He appealed to the people
of the two cities, and their corporate authorities
to come forward promptly and effectively, with
the means Of pushing on the road to the coal
fields. In the course of his remarks he referred
to the important connections OF the road with
various roads now built or 10 progress through
the great Virginia Valley and 10 the Ohio
river, and dwelt upon the immense agricultural
and mineral wealth Of the country through
which it and its several connections will pass
Mr. Mckenzie was followed by number Of
gentlemen from both cities, who manifested
great earncstness and zeal for the success OF
the project, and expressed their determination
to urge it en- to its terminus in the Great Hamp
shire coal fields, both by corporate and private
Subscriptions A meeting whose proceedings
were characterized by more enlightened and
determined spirit, has rarely been witnessed.
The chairman was authorized to appoint a
committee, consisting Of five from Washington,
two from Georgetown, and one from the county
of Washington, to prepare and report to fu-
tuie meeting, to be called by them, definite
measures for carrying out the wishes of the
meeting.
Notwithstanding the friendly expressions
from Georgetown, it is not thought that that
corporation will subscribe to the stock Of the
road unless it is allowed an advantage in the
location OF the branch to that town, discrimi-
mating against Alexandria, which will not be
done.
1t is said that in case the object for which
the meeting was held fails, several capitalists
including Mr.. H. D. Cooke, with others from
the District and New York are ready and will
ling to take the road and bind themselves to
have it completed to the Coal Fields within
three years.
Several citizens from the city of Alexandria
and Fairfax and Loudoun counties attended
the meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
Nv Green 81 Wise.

(Auctioneers and Real E:tate gents
MMlSSIONEkS' 5 LIZ OF PKlNOh
4 STREET PROPERTY.
In execution of decree Of the Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, rendered at Novemb Der
term 1868 in the suit of Mary King VS.. John
r. Wooster, the undersigned will offer for sale,
at public auction, on TURDAY, the 18th
day OF February next at Il O. clock NJ IN front
of the MAYORS Office, in the city of Alexandra,
a LOT OF GROUND, in the city of Alexan-
dra, with the THREE STORY BRICK -
HOUSE thereon, bounded as follows: Begin Iii
ming 81 feet west of Union street and - feet ~
inc6es south of Prince street, and running
thence north with line parallel to Union ST.,
and binding upon an alley 70 feet ~ inches to
Prince street; thence along Prince street II IL.
inches thence south parallel to Union street
Al feet 4 inches, more or less thence west
parallel with Prince street lG feet inches, more
or less thence south parallel to Union street
22 feet inches, moro or less {; thence west par
alel to Prince street 8 feet inches thence
lth north parallel with Union street feet III
inches to the southern extremity OF i!ne OF
board fence separating the lot from the line OF
the lot conveyed by John @. Vowel to Samuel
H. Devaughn; thence along the said board
fence and the wooden gate connected with It,3Z
feet inch to the beginning:
TERMS-One-t third of the purchase money
in cash, and the residue in two equal install
ments at six and twelve months from the day
bond for the deferred instalments, and the title
to be retained until the purchase money IS fully
paid. ). FERGUSON BEACH
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
Commissioners of Sale.
Stamps and conveyancing at the cost OF the
purchaser. Jan Z3-ts
postponed until SATURDAY, the Goth instant,
when it will take place place at the same time
and place. feb l5-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
The Markets.

BALrIMoRg, February IS -Virgipias Is, in
scribed. old, 81 asked; do. 1866 IS bid do. 1867
81 bid; do. coupon, old, 81 bid do. coupon,
new 81 bid. North Carolinas, old, 624 bid dc.
new 594 bid
New York, February l8-Flour, Wheat and
Corn dull and lower.
BALTIMORE, February 10 Cotton very dull
middling uplands held at 20. Flour in good
demand; prices unchanged. Wheat dull ;
prime Valley red 220 to $50. Corn opened
firm, but closed dull at 80 to 95 for white; vel
low IS to 80 Oats firm st 70 to IS. Rye
firm at $50 TO 100 Pork firm at $33 80 Bacon
firm; rib sides 174al73; clear do. 1e2al8s -;
shoulders l54al64 hams n Lard quiet at q.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
j. DEAN SMII II,
GEO. w, BRENT,
RY Green 81 Wise.

(AuctiOneers and Real Estate Agents.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Under author
y ity of decree Of the Circuit Court OF Alex.
andria county, Va, rendered at the November
term, 1867, in suits Of Jane 7. James vs. Ann
Emerson's Admir-, deft., and Delilsh Haney.
plaintiff, vs. the same defendant, the under
signed, Commissioners, will sell. at public suc-
ton, in front of the Mayors office in the city
of Alexandria, Va, st II O clock m. on SAT
URDAY, the 10Th day Of February, 1862 TWO
LOTS OF GROUND, No. beginning on tho
east side Of Water street 81 feet south of Wolfe
street. and running thence south on Water st.
"A feet; thence east and parallel to Wolfe ST..
g.! feet thence north "a feet; thence with
direct line to the beginning. This lot has -
FRAME DWELLING, with good back IL
buildings. No. sdjoins lot No. /, fronting "a
feet and running back 624 feet has upon 1t >
large four story BRICK BUILDING
TERMS-One-fo fourth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in equal in
stalment;, st SIX, twelve and eighteen months
the purchaser to give bond with security, with
interest from the day of sale, and the title u
be retained until the purchase-money is fully
paid. FRANCIS u. SMITH,
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR,
LYSANDER HILL,
GEORGE VIM. BRENT
ian 2l-td Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES. Among the
names of those in the bill for removal of dis
abilities, we are glad to see that of the present
excellent Sheriff Of this county, j. NJ. Steuart
-one of the best and most popular of our citi-
zeps, and Justly esteemed by all who know
him. All Of his friends will be glad to see
that he is likely thus to hold the Office which
he now acceptably fills. We are glad, too, to
see that Mr.. Richardson, the Clerk 10 Fairfax,
is among those proposed Tor relief He is q
good citizen, and faithful competent officer,
every way acceptable to the people of his
county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

A CONFESSION George Carter, soldier
from Battery Rodgers, was committed to Jail
yesterday evening for perpetrating robbery at
that post. Previous to his commitment he con-
fessed that he had stolen $50 from the quarters
of Col. Stauhope, on Friday last, and had con-
cealed it under stone, in the grounds of the
battery, from which place. however, some one
else had taken it. He also acknowledged that
he helped to rob man from the country of $500,
a week or two ago, on the upper end OF King
street. Mono of the money of either OF the
theits has been recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

LAND SALE.-A land sale just made at
Vienna Station, on the Alexandria, Loudoun
and Hampshire Railroad, gives evidence of the
increasing value of lauds in Fairfax county. 1t
was a sale made by Moses A. Commons of $50
acres of his farm to George s. and ii. L..
Salisbury, of Orleans county, New York, for
$780, or $50 per acre. This farm was sold
in 1889 at Sc per acre, in 1854 at $25 per acre,
in 1856 at $50 per acre, and now, after reserv-
ing 40 acres of the best land, it is sold at $50
per acre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
LOCAL NEWS.

THE ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
Az has already been stated, the annual meeting
of this company takes place (by adjournment
from Monday tomorrow night. We are re-
ouested to say that it is hoped by those IN
charge that not only the stockholders. but all
our citizens who want Alexandria to have
good library, will attend. Many gentlemen
have expressed, at different times, an earnest
desire for the resuscitatiou of the library, and
have made liberal offers of pecuDiary assistance;
now if these will all come together, and have a
full and free conference on the subject, deslra-
bic results may be arrived at.
There are those too, who are dissatisfied with
the present management and arrangements,
which all agree are not, by any means, what
could be desired. Now we have the authority
Of the President of the Company for saying
that there is not the slightest difficulty, except
Of a pecuniary character, in the alteration OF
INV arrangements which have been made, and
the President of the Alexandra Christian AS
ISOLATION desires it to be understood that that
association does not. in any way, interfere 10
the purchase OF books, as some suppose, but
that all money which can be had for the pur-
nose, is laid out by a committee Of the Library
Company.
Then let everybody attend; no one will be
looked upon as an interloper, but everybody $
views will be patiently and gladly heard, and
things will be arranged in accordance with the
Dlan which seems most likely to produces good
results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

POToMAC FERRY COMPANY. The stOckhold
ers Of the Potomac Ferry Company held their
annual meeting at the banking house of Jay
Cooke 4 Co., in Washington, yesterday, and
elected the following gentlemen as board OF
directors: W. A. Darling, H. d, Cooke, Ii.
G. Fahnestock, H. q. Swain, W. Remsen, j.
A. Wills and S. s. Howison. The directors
subsequently, elected S. s. Howison president,
and s. T. Brown Secretary. La the election
of MIR. Howison the directors consulted their
own as we'll as the interest Of the travelling
pubic. He is an active and efficient officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
TRU STEE'S SALE.

Pursuant to deed of trust from James Haw-
klns and wife to the undersigned, bearing date
October 10Th, 1866, and Of record on the land
records of Fairfax county, liber G, No: a, folio
347, shall, on the 18th DAY OF MARCH
1869, that being the first day of March Court
in front Of the Court House of Fairfax county,
sell, to the highest bidder all that TRAG 5 or
PARCEL OF LAND, conveyed by said deed
containing SIXTY AND A QUARTER
ACRES, more or less being the same land con-
veyed to said hawkins by A. Broadwater.-
This land lies on The Little River Pike, about
mile east of Fairfax Court House; has thereon
a comfortable LOG d DWELLING HOUSE, "a
with other buildings, well of excellent Eli
water in the yard and a sutiiciency Of wood
There are few places now in mar et offering
greater inducements TO persons desiring small
farm than this place.
TERMS-A sum sufficient to pay the costs
and expenses of sale, and the sum of 1861 So,
secured by said decd, cash in hand the residue
in one and two years, with interest from the
day Of sale, to be secured by the bonds of the
purchaser, secured by lien on the property, -
Costs of conveyance, including stamps, to be
paid by the purchaser.
Nj. d. BA LII, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

SCHOOL EXHIBITION. learn that the
students Of st. Johns Academy contemplate
giving one Of their popular exhibitions on the
evening of the first Of March. 1t was to have
taken place. as usual. on the 22d OF February,
but has been postponed on account of other
attractions for that night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
AMUSEMENTs.
| E CT u r E.

The very Rev. P. f. MOR1ARTY, o. s. A.,
will deliver LECTURE, at LIBERTY HALL,
on tn q RSDAY, February 25th. at 8 g clock,
for the benefit fthe poor.
Subject The Propriety and Utility of Wit
and humor.
Admission SOC. Doors open at u o'clock.
fab 13-tA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

lCE.-We are informed by Mr.. Reed, of the
drm of M. Eldridge & Co., that though the
zee crop the last season was short, his firm has
made arrangements for supplying this city and
leighborhood with as much of it as may be
desired, and that, too, at but sight advance
ever last year prices
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

PUBLIC LECTURE. As will be seen by refer
ence to the advertising columns Of the Gazette,
the very Rev. P. E. Moriarty will deliver a
lecture at Liberty Hall, on the evening OF
Thursday next, the 25th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
AUCTION SALES.
HY Green q, Wise. Ancfioneers.

w Use,
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED or TRUST
- executed by the National Building and
81 manufacturing Association and Brick, Sa11
and Gravel Company, 10 secure certain Gov
pom bonds, amounting TO $50 000 which deed
Is dated 22d December, 1867, and recorded in
Liber Y, No. g. page 2l8, the undersRoe cd,
Trustees therein named, will, on MONDAY,
the first day of March, 1859, expose TO sale at
public auction, at II M in front OF the Mayors
Office, Alexandria, Virginia, the following prop
4 certain TRACT OF LAND, in the county
of Alexandria containing between ninety ana
one hundred acres, called "WATEhLOO,
bounded on the west by the Alexandra ana
Washington Turnpike road on the east oy the
Potomac river on the north by the lapus Oh
the late Thomas Hughes and on the south oy
the lands OF Lieut. Hunt-r, together WIN all
BUILDINGS and lmpr vements erected there
on, and TOOLS, MACHINERY and OUT L
used and to be used by them to carry on their
trade and business, together with the franchises
and all the privileges rights aud property Of
the said company; and also their patent right
for the Manufacture " brlc8 III the 1 istrict OF
Columbia and county of Alex andria, V,rgin g.
TERMo-For the real estate sufficient Gu,
to pay $500 with interest from 9th day OF Au
gust 1867. AID the remainder TO be paid IL Two
equal instalm of $500 each, with interest
from 4 ugust 9Th, 1867 the first on the 9Th Au-
gust 1853 and the other on he 9Th August,
1O'Oi lHe IeSluue Vi lue pulCHo-O H4N'SJ -
any, to be paid, with interest from the day Of
sale on the said 9th August, 1870.
The bonds of the purchaser TO DO given for
the deferred payments, and a deed OF trust to
be executed TO secure them.
For the personal property, franchises, &c,
terms cash. j. DEAN SMITH,
GEO. w. BRENT,
Trustees.
The undersigned Trustee, named in the deed
from j. p. Bonnel to him, dated August 9th,
1867, and recorded in Liber \, No: 3, page 81,
which was given by said Bonnell to secure
Mrs. Virginia Scott the payment of the sum OF
$500, mentioned in above advertisement, as,
xents to the sale OF the property on the terms
above indicated by j. ID. Smith and George W.
Brent, Trustees, and will join in making title
to the same.
dec Z6-eots S. L. BEACH, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

TEMPERANCE RECEPTION. The Alexandria
Juvenile Temperance Society, numbering about
one hundred, in regaha, met Mt their hall, over
the Auditor office, last night, and after listen
;og to short address by Mr. |. Z. O'NeI,
marched in procession to the lodge room OF
Mount Vernon Division Sons of Temperance,
in Phoenix Hall, where they Were formally re-
ceived by the Division. The Rev +. }. Will
lis delivered an address on the occasion, and a
lew remarks we're also made by Messrs. Bryant,
O'Nei, Beach and Wade The reception took
place in the presence OF some Of the parents OF
the Juvenile Association, who had been invited
to witness the proceeding4 The whole affair
uassed off very satisfactorily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
Fairfax county, feb l5-law4v
DRINCE WILLIAM LAND.

THE COTTAGE FARM. BY virtue Of u
decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax county,
in the suit of Jones and wife, &c, vs., Fowlee, /
shall sell, at public auction. at BIentsyille'
on MONDAY, the 1st day Of March, 1869
known rs the COTTAGE FARM" contain
ing about 1913 acres, now occupied by n. =.
Lynn. Said farm is about three miles from De-
coquan it is well wooded and watered, and has
upon it q comfortable d " FILLING, and the
necessary out houses.
TERMS-One tenth Of the purchase-money
to be paid in cash the residue in three equal
instruments of SIX, twelve and eighteen months
with interest from the day of sale the deferred
payments to be secured by the notes of the pur'
chaser, ami II retention OF the title until the asst
payment is made, and the cash payment 20 be
orfeitcd in he event OF the purch 1ser not com
plying with the terms OF sale
VIM II. NULANY. Oomm'r.
Primer Within CO feb / laWiW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

INAUGURATION. The Alexandra, Loudoun
and Hampshire Railroad has made special ar
engagements for the running OF the passenger
trains over its road on Thursday, the 4th OF
March, with reference to the accommodation OF
those residing along the hne who may desire
% witness the inauguration ceremonies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
Fatally Injured.

GARRISoNs, N. Y. Feb. lS.-Mr. WhiteboIn
q son of Prot Whteborn of Union college, Jer-
sey, 81 years of ag., was thrown from hand
car on the Duchess and Columbia Railroad
last night, and lily injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

SHAD.-"They are coming Shad on the
coast of Florida, arc now caught in con'ldera-
bic numbers. Selling at so cts per pair we
shall soon have "some of the same kind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

EXPERIMENTAL LINES. -Suryeyors have, Tor
The last week or two, been engaged in running
experimental lines for the proposed railroad
between this city and Georgetown, to be con-
atructed upon the BERN bank Of the Alexandria
Canal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

RECOVERY OF STOLEN WEIGHTs.-A set of
weights for weighing plaster by the ton, stolen
sometime since from Mr.. Benjamin Ii. Lam
bert, were found this morning in the Junk
store of &. w. Dewitt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
slaughter.

New York, Feb 18.-George Greening
charged with the murder of Patrick Tieman in
December last, pleaded guilty of manslaughter
and was sentenced 10 two years Imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

The REMAINS of the late Major Harvey,
(who was killed by the Arkansas mlIita) buried
at Memphis, are to be removed to this place
for final interment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
rNHE GREATEST NOVELTY OF THE
/ 10Th CENTURY.
FIRST GRAND PRIZE SOIREE

FIKST HKANU PKILE OUIKBE
OF THE
UGLY ASSEMBLY, To BE H ED AT THE
ALEXA. DANCING ACAD ENVY,
ON THURSDAY EVENING, FEB \: 18th,
On which occasion there will be two GRAM
PRIZES awarded to the two ugliest gentlemen
Three judges to be disintere.ted persons The
Committee reserve for themselves the right to
eject any improper person from the hall. Tick
cts ST.. TO be had of any of the Committee.
COOKS BAND will be in attendance
j. NEWMAN
D. T. BUCKLEY.
H. INSWANGER.
j. ?, SHRAKES
ian 26-27&F16 j. A ARNOLD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

REMOVAL Office of Mr.. T. l.. San
born, United States Internal Revenue Collec-
tor for this District, has been removed from
No. 96 Prince street, to the third story in the
Postofhce building, corner of Prince and St.
Asaph streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
FIRST ANNUAL GRAND BAIL

TIRST ANNUAL CIR N d BA j. l.
Il OF
JEFFERSON CIRCLE, No,2,
B. u. [H. FL Q. A.,
WILL BE HELD AT THE
ALEXANDRIA DANCING ACADEMY,
Gin Muir's Building,)
Corner King and st Asaph sts.,
ON MONDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 22nd
FLOOR MANANERs.
Richard Tomlnson, w. Ii. Underwood,
(of Jefferson Circle.)
Edward H. Clarkson, (of Mount Vernon Circ!o. }
COMMITTEE OF RECEPTION.
II. Wood. b. F. Penn, 6. Hansman
w. II. Jefferson, G. w. Henry, O. Porlner.
(of Jefferson Circle)
A. II. Brown, S. Coleman, l.. II. Thompson
). McEroy, Il. Rowland, A. kirkhan
(of Mount Vernon Circle)
COMMITTEE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
r. II. Lucas, w. Ii. Underwood,
Z. Tomlnson, 4. Marshall
F. Ii. Eator, III. Herbner,
H. Kleindienst.
Tickets ST.; admitting gentleman and ladies
No carriages will be sent
COOKS CELEBRATED BAND is engaged
for the occasion. jan 25-lawtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

SMALL Pox. Several cases of small pox are
reported in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

{Auctioneors ana neal Estate Agents
COMMISSION ER'S ALE. BY virtue o
~ decree of the Circuit Court OF Alexandra
county, Va, pronounced at its May term. less,
in the case of II. B. DeCoster and wife VS. A. II.
K Snyder, the undersigned, COmmiosioneGrs,
therein named, will on SATURDAY, me -o.h
day of +. bruaIy, leG,, at Y o'clock IN, in Tont
Va, otter TOR sale by public auction. the fol-
lowing property, TO wit:
A L T OF GkOUN D, with three sto-y On
BRICK HOUSE thereon, situated on al
the north side Of Prince, near the intersection
Of Prince and Water streets.
TEkMS-One. fourth cash, and the residu,
in three, six and twelve months, with interes.
from the day OF sale; the bonds of the purcha:-
er, with security, TO be taken for the deferred
payments and the title to be retained until thc
purchase money is paid.
GEO. WIN BRENT
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
jan 2l-td Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

BALL--The ball of the Ugly Assembly will
De held at the rooms of the Alexandria Dane
lag Academy this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
Postal TELEGRAPH.

The Postal Committee Of the Senate to day,
had under consideration the Postal Teleerah
bill but came to no defnite conclusion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18

ALEXANDRIA CANAL.-The Alexandria Ca
nal was full of water this morning, AMI the ar
rival of Que boat was noticed at the basin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-18
dissolution OF CoPARTNERSHIP

The copartnership existing between the nn-
dersigned under the firm of JOHN I. CRElGH,
TON s. SON, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent. Ali persons indebted to them will
please call at the old stand, 88 King street, and
close their accounts j. II. Creighton will set
tie up the old business. ,,
JOHN T. CREIGHTON.
VIM. F. CREIGHTON.
Alexandria, Feb. II, 1869. feb lift