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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
PECIALDIsPATCHEsT TO THE GAZET1
FROM WASHINGTON.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The committee
of the Reconstruction Committee had meet
ing to day, and acted upon number OF petl'
tons for removal OF disabilities, in cases where
there was no contest, mostly from Virginia.
The Committee have meeting on Thursday
morning next at 10! o'clock, when, it is said,
the case of Mississippi will be considered.
Congressional.
In the Senate, to day, a number OF bills OF
no special interest were briefly discussed and
referred.
In the House of Representatives resolution
was passed, under the operation OF the previous
question: calling for information in reference to
the trial and conviction of persons In the
Southern States by military courts. and
whether such as were convicted have beer
turned over to the civil authorities.
The Invalid Pension bill was variousy
amended and recommitted.
Supreme Court.
La the Supreme Court, to-day, Mr.. Evarts
made an argument against the revocation OF
certain excessive imports and revenue exactlons.
Foreign Cables.
Mr. &. c. Lugh was before the Senate Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs this morning, arguing
against the proposed action OF Congress pro-
hibiting the landing of foreign telegraph ca
bles, in any State, without the consent of
Honurass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

THIEvINa.-W are informed, and requested
to state, that in addition to the accounts we
have recently given of robberies In this place,
there are numerous cases which are never re-
ported to the police, or brought before the
magistrates, the suffering parties preferrlng to
bear their losses, rather than make them pub
lie. The number of petty thefts almost daily
occurring, or rather nightly, will account, it is
said, for the easy way in which some OF a
portion OF our population live. and the hand
some manner in which they dress, without the
trouble of work, or any visible means of sup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
The Markets.

New YORK, February 2.-stock market is
strong but IN settled. Money quite active at Z
per cent Exchange 90. Gold 353 Five-tweedn-
ties 1862, coupon, l2g. North Carollnas o 65 !;
Tennessees. eY-coupon, 67s new 67s. Flour
dull and 5al0c lower. Wheat dull and declin-
ing. Corn shade lower.
BALTIMORE, February Cotton firm with
moderate demand middling uplands 90 Flour
dull and prices weak. Wheat firm receipts loE
small sales Of prime to choice red at 225 to 235
Corn firm sales of prime white at SO to go; yell
low Sc to SO. Oats firm at 70 to 70: Rye firm
at l5Oto 100. Pork active at $;92. Bacon firm.
Lard firm at 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
Ry Green & Wise,

(Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF PRINCE
~ STREET PROPERTY.
In execution of decree of the Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, rendered at November
term, 1863 in the suit of Mary King vs. John
r. Wooster, the undersigned will otter for sale,
at public auction, on SATURDAY, the 18th
day OF February next, at II o clock M, IN front
Of the Mayors office, in the city of Alexandria,
LOT OF GROUND, in the city Of AleXan-
dria, with the THREE STORY BRICK 81,
ming 92 feet west Of Union street and 20 feet ~
incnes south of Prince street, and running
thence north with line parallel to Union ST.,
and binding upon an alley ~ feet ~ inches TO
Prince street; thence along Prince street IL IT.
inches thence south parallel to Union street
Al feet inches, more or less thence West
parallel with Prince street Is feet inches, more
or less thence south parallel to Union street
Y feet inches, more or less thence west par
allel to Prince street feet inches thence
north north parallel with Union street feet III
inches to the southern extremity OF line oil
board fence separating the lot from the line OF
the lot conveyed by John Q. Vowel to Samuel
II. Devaughn; thence along the said board
fence and the wooden gate connected with 49,
feet inch TO the beginning.
in cash, and the residue in two equal install
ments at six and twelve months from the day
of sale, with interest: the purchaser to give bis
bond for the deferred instruments, and the title
to be retained until the purchase money is fully
paid $. FERGUSON BEACH.
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
Commissioners Of Sale.
Stamps and conveysncing at the cost Of the
purchaser. Jan Its
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

ALEXANDRIA LITERARY ASSOCIATION
The regular weekly meeting of the Alexandria
i4iterary Association will be held to night. The
subject for discussion is, Ought the u S. to
resume specie payments" The question will
be debated by Messrs NJ. A. Ahern, Chap
man Neale, George Mushback, +. j. Simpson,
Or. j. c. Hill, X. Kemper, A. j. Wedder-
6urn, VIM. f. Arnold and VIM. F. Carne. -
The debate is expected to be unusually inter
esting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

LENT.-To- morrow week will be Ash We'd
nesday, the beginning of Lent. The religious
services during that season in the Episcopal
Churches in this city will be as follows: Christ
Church Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
mornings at O'Clock; Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock. St. Paups Church-Monday,
Wednesday and Friday mornings at s O'Clock;
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. Grace
Church-Monday and Wednesday nights at u
o'clock Friday afternoon at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

PROPERTY SALE-Messrs. Green 4 Wise,
real estate agents, sold on Saturday last, the
warehouse on the east side OF Fairfax stree. I,
adjoining the bakery of Mr.. Charles l.. Adams,
between King and Prince streets. to Philip
Park for So GOO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

MASQUERADE PARTY -The Mystic Tye
Pleasure Club of this city will give masque-
rade pleasure party at the Alexandria Dancing
Academy on Thursday evening next. Two
pleasure clubs, in masks, from Washington,
will be in attendance and happy time is an
ticipated by all who are so fortunate as to have
obtained invitations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
Marine DISASTERS.

SAN Francisco, Feb. 1.-The ship Duke
of Edenburg, in proceeding to sea to-day, collid-
ed with the U. S. steamer Gen. Mcpherson.
The steamer was considerably, and the ship
slightly damaged. Lieut.. Rocofellow, Capt.
Kinsman, u. S. A. and the Captain OF the
steamer was injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
Wife Murder and Attempted Suicide.

CHICAGO, FEBRUARY I'm Merwin county,
Iowa, on Saturday man named Geo. Shatfer,
who twice deserted his wife, returned recently
and ordered her to leave her Fathers house,
which she refused to do, when Shaffer drew a
revolver and shot her in the head, Killing her
instantly. He next fired three times at him
self without effect. He also gashed his throat
with butchers knife. He declared his de-
termination to kill his wife even if he had to
murder the whole family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
FoR SALE
By WILLIAM II. BECK & CO.,
Real Estate Agents, Office 81 King street.

Real Estate Agents. once ~ Ming stIecI
A twostory BRICK HOUSE, pressed brick
front, rooms and kitchen, with water and gas,
alley in the rear, on King ST., for $1,000.
A two story BRICK HOUSE. on ST. Asaphl
street, in thorough order, IL rooms, water and
gas, fine locality and large lot. Price $4,000.
A two-story BRICK HOUSE, on Fairfax st.,
good neiphborhood rooms, alley IN rear, press
ed brick front, with gas and water for 5000.
A two.story BRICK HOUSE, on King ST., II
rooms and kitchen, gas in house, water in var d.
alley in rear all in order, for S25OO.
A snug FRAME HOUSE of rooms, lot FAX
100 on Alfred st. Nice yard and garden. Price
A good business stand in West End over an
acre of land, with three dwellings, corner
property Price $500. o,rc,,,
A large four story BRICK WAREHOUSE
on Union street, in the centre of the city
Price $4,000. ,,,,rr.,,,
A large three story BRICK WAREHOUSE
on Prince street. near the dock. Price $1,000.
A large BRICK DWELLING, with store
lst floor, on King street, in the heart of the city
Price SIS. 500.
A good FRAME HOUSE. on Pitt st.. good
location. Price $500.
Several FRAN E and BRICK DWELLINGS
for sale at very low figures.
Also several SMALL HOUSES for rent.
We have several hundred more brick and
frame houses, wharf properties, vacant lots,
farms and tracts of timber land for sale very
cheap. Send for cur descriptive circular.
nov 2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

ORPHAN ASYLUM 1t is earnestly hoped that
the meeting of the Alexandra Orphan Asylum
to morrow night may be a success. The insti-
tuition has long been a cherished object with
Aexandrians, and as its demands are now said
to be- pressing, liberal response is desired
and confidently expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

APPLICATION FOR HABEAs CORPUs.-W.
w. White, Justice of the Peace, and Clerk
of the City Gas Works, who was lately COM
United to Jail for ten days by the Mayor for
an alleged contempt, applied to-day, through
Col. Chas E. Stuart, his attorney, to judge
Thomas, for writ of hobeas corpus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

RETAINED LETTERs-The following is a list
of the letters retained in the postofice in this
city, for want of the proper stamps:
igys, Brady s. Co, Baltimore Md; Benin Il
Plain, Memphis Tenn; Mrs Thomas Walsh;
Brooklyn, n Y; ] NJ Smith, Washington, D
G.; Halloweu. Phila Pa; DR. William 4
Keith, Augusta. Ky; Ann Tibb, no postotiee
direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
CaNiiOI OF Nebraska

OMAHA City, Feb 1.-The bill transferring
the capitol building Of Nebraska to Omaha has
become law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURCH The
Maryland Annual Conference OF the Methodist
Protestant Church will be held at Congress
street Church, Georgetown, on Wednesday, 10th
of March. This Conference is composed OF
the ministers of that denomination located in
Maryland, the District, and portion of Viz
ginia, and lay delegate from each circuit or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

FRUIT GROWERS. Fruit Growers AS
sOclation OF Alexandria and Fairfax counties,
Va, will hold their next meeting at the Friend s
Meeting house in this city, on Wednesday, the
Sd instant, at 10 A. NJ. Interesting reports
and addresses will be made. The public gen.
orally are cordially invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

CIRCUIT CoURT. The February term of the
Circuit Court for this county, Judge Thomas
presiding, commenced its session this morning
LAW SIDE. WIN. H. Beck was admitted to
practice.
Williams and wife VS. Powell-jury and
judgment against defendant
Nolle prosequies were entered in numoer
of old Commonwealth causes the parties nav
ing broke jail
CHANCERY SIDE. Mcdowell VS. 0fauy ee
al.--proof OF publication filed against N'sn'iN-
gill and wife, and docketed
Humphrey & Summers vs. H. v i:auo-
dismissed-agreed.
W;lmer's administrator VS.. Snyder's admin
istrator ct al. commissioner report filed.
Davidson VS.. W., A. & G, R. r. Go. petit
ton of Marbury, Receiver, to enable him to
bring suits, &C.. and petition allowed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
CITY ITEMS.

Mr.. BLoNDHEIM requests US to mention
10 the citizens of Alexandria and the sur
rounding country that, owing 10 lmlnens 20
sell his entire stock of Fall and Winter Cloth
ing oat regardless Of cost;
Go one and all,
And give Blondhem call,
At the corner Of King and Fairfax streets.
doc %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
Declines to Interfere.

CLEVELAND, O., Feb Gov. Hayes declines
to Interfere with the sentenc, Of the Court in
the case of Lewis Davis, condemned to be
hanged February 4th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

RAILRo AID INsPEcTIoN.-Lew'.s Mckenzie
and Washington Blythe, the President and
Superintedent of the AlexanFri Loudoun and
Hampshire Railroad, left here this morning
for Hamilton, to inspect the road from Lees
burg to that point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
AGRICULTURAL.
GARDEN SEFDSl
GARDEN SEEDS

have just received my first supply Of Lam
DRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS, warranted fresh
and genuine, together with a full stock OF
LANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS; al
80, small supply of the EXTRA EARLY
CARAOTACUS PEA-my own Importation
to which l would direct special attention. This
Pea is earlier than Landreth's Extra Early and
much more prolific.
While can recommend my entire stock OF
Seeds to be of reliable quality. [ would call
special attention to my FLAT DUTCH CAB
BAGESEED.
Seeds put up in neat packages and mailed to
any part Of the country, postage paid, on re-
ceipt of 10c per paper.
ns~Landreth's Rural Register and Almanac
for 1862 ready for gratuitous distribution.
HERBERT BRYANT,
Jan 10 No. % King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
CITY HOTEL,

ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The business of this house will be conducted
hereafter under the name and firm OF FRANCIS
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
Iii on nc WIN II FRANCIS
e"'' JAMES w. CARR.
doo oo-3m Proprietors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

DEAD.-Levi Burke, esq, an old and we'll
and iavoraby known citizen of Fairfax county,
u'eu suddenly of heart disease at his residence
u that county last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

The account of the late meeting of the Po-
tomac Fruit Growers Association, sent to US
for publication, was published in the Gazette
several days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
MARRIED..

At Rose Mount. on the 18th ultlmo by the
Rev. MelM s. Chancellor, Mr.. OSCAR s.
TODD TO Miss SUDlE STEPHENS, only
daughter of VIM. II. Stephens all Of Spotsyl-
var ia county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

CANDLEMAs DAY.-The Feast OF the Pun
fcation, or Candlemas Day, was celebrated IN
St. Mary's Church, in this city, to-day. This
festival is one of the Oldest in the calendar OF
the Catholic Church.
The ceremony of blessing the candles is one
OF unusual impressiveness 1t is customary
for the people to contribute candles for the use
of the altar during the ensuing year, and at
this day their offerings are blessed by the
priest. 1t is pious custom among catholics
to have u number of candles blessed, which
are kept at home and used during times OF sick
ness. The obligations and ceremonies OF the
day were appropriately explained by Rev.
Father Kroes, to large congregation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

DEEDs.-There were forty deeds admitted to
''cord In the Clerks office Of the County Court
Nuf'hg the month Of January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
Hy Green AZ Wise,

(Auctioneers and Re-! Estate Agents
COMMISSIONERS SALE. BY virtue OF q
" decree of the Circuit Court OF Ale1andria
county, Va, pronounced at its May term, 1866
in the case of II. B. DeC,ster and wife VS. A. NJ.
K SNYDER, the unde -igned, Commissioners,
therein named, will, on SATURDAY, the 10th
day of February, 1869, at Il o clock M in front
Va, offer for sale by public auction, the fol-
lowing property, 10 wit:
A lot OF GROUND, with three story ~
BRICK HOUSE thereon, situated on al
the north side of Prince, near the intersection
of Prince and Water streets.
MS-One- fourth cash, and the residue
in three e six and twelve months with interest
from the day of sale the bonds of the p,urchas;;
er, with security, to be taken for the deferred
payments and the title to be retained until the
purchase money is paid.
P'''N''''DO GEO. VIM. BRENT,
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
jan 2I-td Commissioners:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

-. we have received, in pamphlet form, the
in uuaa report of Mr.. B. W. Frobel, the Super
~''uuent OF Public Works in Georgia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID executed by the National Building and
Manufacturing Association and Brick Sand
and Gravel Company, to SECURE certain eou,
pom bonds, amounting 10 S26 00O which deed
is dated I'D December, 1861 and recorded IN
Liber Y, No. 3, page 2l8 the underslg ed,
Trustees therein named, will, on MONDA1,
the first day Of March, 1869, expose TO sale at
public auction, at II IN, IN front or the mayors
Office, Alexandria, Virginia, the following prop
A certain TRACT OF LAND, in the county
of Alexandria, containing between ninety and
one hundred acres, called "WATEKLOO,.
bounded on the west by the Alexandria ana
Washingt Turnpike road; on the east by the
Potomac river; on the north by the lands OF
the late Thomas Hughes, and on the south by
the lands of Lieut.. Hunter, together with all
BUILDINGS and improvements erected there.
on, and TOOLS, MACHINERY and OUTFIT
used and to be used by them to carry. on their
trade and business, together with the franchises
and all tho privileges, rights and property OF
the said company; and also their patent right
for the manufacture of brick IN the Dlstrlct OF
Columbia and county of Alexandria, Virginia.
TERMS-For the real estate, sufficient cash
TO pay $500. with interest from 9TH day OF Au-
gust, 1867, and the remainder to be PAID IN Two
equal nstalments of $25O0 each, with interest
from August gth 1867. the first on the 9Th Au-
gust 1869, and the other on me 9th 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 to DO given for
the deferred payments, and deed of trust TO
be executed to secure them.
For the personal property, franchises, SC,
terms cash. DEAN SMiIH,
GEO. W. BRENT,
Trustees.
The undersigned Trustee, named in the deed
from j. P. Bonnell to him, dated August 9th'
1867. and recorded in Liber Y, No. 3, page 81,
which was given by said Bonnel to secure
MIS-. Virginia Scott the payment Of the sum OF
$1,000, mentioned in above advertisement, as
sents 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
dec l6'eotg s. f. BEACH, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
FIRST-CLASS JOB OFFICE,

at short notice and at the lowest cash rates
nIANOSl MELODEONSl
PARLOR ORGANSl
Having removed to 1877, King street. above
Washington, wish to call the attention Of per-
sons in need of
PIANOS, ORGANS, MELODEONS, &c,
TO my stock of the above instruments, which L
offer for sale on the most accommodating terms;
Having practical experience of more than 10
years in this business, am able to Judge OF the
Qualities of Pianos, and to offer for sale none
bet those of reliable makers, such as
KNABE & CO., Baltimore.
VIM. HEINEKAMP, Baltimore.
JAMES w. VOSE, Boston, and others.
Also, good second hand instruments for sale
or rent
Pianos, Organs, Accordeons, and all musical
Instruments tuned and repaired with the great
oct 1T V. BECKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
Gold.
NEW York, Feb. 2-Gold to-day 1863

FREDERICKsBURG AND GoRDoNsVILLE H..
R.-Thc charter of this Road was amended by
the General Assembly, increasing the capital
stock of the Company to 81, 900, 900, and fixing
Charlottesville as its western terminus. The
road will pass through or near Orange Z. b.,
and will not go to Gordonsville. The people
of the several counties interested will be
called on by agents Of the company, in few
days, to obtain such aid as they may be dis
posed to extend, in the way of subscription to
stock, donations of land, right OF way, &C.
The old Company do not propose to complete
the work; but under authority from the .Legls-
lature to sell negotiations, have been gong on,
and are still pending, between its former Presl-
its completion. Fredericksburg Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

WoU 5aI Of f' oR p6Ffsf an a'3 dass t.
MERFS We have still irst.rate assortment,
md ~ % we offer them st greatly reduced prices,
those who are in want of Suits. Overcoats or
Canes would look to their own Interests IN ex-
s U~y orr stock. We have on hand full as
s s'a of TRIMMINGS, and will trim you
off suit for the least possible amo9ntJo OF an0IeS
feb WITMEE u OAA IL GAAAN''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

MARRIAGE LICENSES. There were thirteen
marriage licenses issued by the Clerk OF the
County Court during the month of January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02

Letters from St. Domingo state that the
nronosition to ''annex" or "protectorate' to the
u. s. is entertained with much favor Some
English capitalists are exploring the country
To ASCERTAIN lis CAPABILITIES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
dec 22-3m

uOOP-SKIRTS.
A large stock Of Hoop-Skirts manufactured
expressly for and warranted by US. Ihey are
made of the best materials ana OF latest s'yies
Very cheap. Avu,UEp sx
TTNRE LATEST STYLE.
FEB. l-OPEN THIS DAY.
The BRIDAL PANNIER HOOP Sk1hI55
a tull supply Of all the new styles. Can ana
see them at the corner of King and Fairfax sts
fAh1 r. L. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-02
NEW CROP
GRASS SEEDSl GRASS SEEDS


have in store and to arrive
201 bushels CLOVER SEED.
100 bushels TIMOTHY SEED,
100 bushels ORCHARD GRASS.
90 bushels HERDS GRASS.
IS bushels CLEAN and EXTRA CLEAN
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.
Will continue to receive all The above Grass
Seeds during the season, which will be sold at
the lowest market quotations, wholesale and re-
tail.
ENGLISH LAWN GRASS, expressly for
yards and lawns, Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes,
Seed Corn, &C., &C.; also, in store large and
complete assortment of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS and MACHINERY, consist
ing in part of Minor & Horizons Plows, with
wrought or cast iron share; Commin's Iron
Beam Plows Titus Iron Beam Flows, Cuff and
Brace Plows, Sinclair s. Moore Flows, and
other patterns too numerous to mention; also,
Harrows of all kinds, Garden Plows, Hoes,
Rakes, Horticultural Tools, &C., &c.
All orders and correspondence will receive
prompt attention.
HERBERT BRYANT,
jan 10 No. 25 King ST., Alexandria, Va
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DIED.

On the 9th ultimo, AZ Park Gate, Prince
William county, Va, JAMES WALLACE
WASHINGTON, aged "a years. after severe
illness of few days. Mr.. Washington was
a brother of Col. John NJ. Washington, of the
U. s. army, who commanded q battery OF aTtiI-
lerv at Buena Vista, and who contributed so
largely to that victory Mr.. Washington was
many years citizen Of Prince William county,
following the pursuit OF agriculture while his
health and energies permitted. de was man
of sterling probity, and died universally re-
spected and beloved by large circle of friends
and relatives.
In Baltimore, on the morning of the 2Sth Ill
t;mo GEORGE NJ. HAMMACK, formerly of
AIexandris, in the 46th year of his age
Suddenly. at White House. Fairfax CO.,
Va st 10 O clock, on the night of the LIST inst,
LEVI BURKE, in the list year of his age