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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

Fairfax county Az 17-1aW4w
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND

NOMMI SSIONER'S SALE OF LAND -
v BY authority of the decree of tho Circuit
Court of Fairfax county, rendered at Novem-
Der term, 1868, in the suit of Daniel Kincheloe 5
Administrator Thomas }. Suddath and 9TH
ers, |, as Commissioner therein named, shall
sell, TO the highest bidder before the door OF
Fairfax Court House, on MONDAY, the 10th
day of April, 1863, that being Court day, 81 y
TY ACKES OF LAND. This property lies
near Burke's station, on the Orange and Alex
andris Railroad, adjoining the lands OF Robert
Beach, Dobson and others, and is valuable for
the wood thereon.
TERMS-One tenth of the purchase money
in hand the residue in three equal instruments
at six, twelve and eighteen months, with inter-
est from the day of sale; the purchaser 10 give
bond for the deierI ed payments and the title
to be retained until the last payment is made /;
the cash payment to be forfeited in case of a
non compliance with the terms of sale, and the
land subject to resale ut the risk of the purchss
err. Costs of conveyance and stamps tC be paid
Fairfax CO., mar lS-law4w Com. of Sale.
lsss- The above sale is postponed until
MONDAY, the 18th day OF May, 1869, that be-
ing May Court. THOMAS MOORE.
an 23-lawts Comm.
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Green Il Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers
w ILL SELL, BY AUCTION, IN FRONT
w OF he Mayors office, in Alexsndria, Oh
SATURDAY, the lst day of May, s69. at Il
o'clock m that Y VALUABLE COUNTRY
SEAT. called WARWICK, the residence q;
of Kew. Il. r. Lippett, situated on the line OF
the Washington and Alexandria Railroad, be-
tween Washington and Alexandria improved
by u BRICK DWELLING and out building,
an orchard in full bearing. market garden,
grapes, shrubbery, frui. and ornamental trees,
and we'll Of good water. The junction station
of the Washington, ard Alexandria. Loudoun
and Hampshire Railroads il within a few min
utes' walk. The scenery and view are unsur
passed The place contains FIFTY-S y
ACRES also thirty eight acres of ine mca.
dow on the railroad fifty yards from tho sta.
don Of the Washington, and A., l.. & II. K.ks.
This place will be divided and sold in lots; also
TWENTY-FIVE ACRES on the old Lees burg
road, near the Theological Seminary. The
view from this place is beautiful and extensive
and the neg hborhood very agreeable. Term
liberal-to be made known on the day of SAFE
ap .O-ts
~ The above sale has been postponed ua:n
SATURDAY, the 9th instant nv 1t,
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G.. W. w ATTLES,
ALBERT STUART,
- St.
by J. A. stoutcnburgh, Auction'r.

By j. n. StOutcnDurSn, AuctlOn r.
NOMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue of q
v decree of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county, Va, pronounced at the August term,
1868, Of said Court, IN the suit Of Samuel Hehe.
bower vs. b I. Plummer and wife and others,
said decree, will expose to SALE at public auc-
ton in front of the Mayors office, in TIE city
of Alexandria, Va, on SATURDAY, the 9Th
day Of May, 1863, at Pm. u TENEMENT M
centre of the square, in Alexandria, Virginia,
and bounded by King, Columbus. Prince and
Alfrei streets in front II 2-l0 feet and in depth
a. 80 ieet
TERMS-One-tenth of the purchase. money
10 be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal payments, at 6, II and IS months from
the day Of sale, with interest; the deferred pay
ments TO be secu ed BY tho bonds of the pur-
chaser, with approved security, and retention
OF the title to the property until the same are
psd. ALBERT STUART.
APP 7-cots Comm'r of Sale.
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by j. A. Stoufcnburgh. Auctioneer

ny d. n. StOuIcHDurRu. AucIlOneef
DY VIRTUE Of a decree of the Circuit Cour
ID for the county of Alexandria. rendered Al
the November term, 1867, of said Court, in the
suit of Joseph L. Fairfax and wife VS.. ARMS
tead Collins and others, the undersigned, Com
mssoners of Sale, appointed by said decree
will offer for sale by public auction, on SAT-
URDAY, the 8th day Of May, 1869, at II m, in
front of the Mayors office in the city OF Alex
dria, Va all that LOT OF GROUND. EssS
with FRAME TENEM ENT thereon, BEE
of which Ann Collins, died seized, situated on
the east side Of Henry street. between Cameron
and Queen streets, in the ssi city Of Alexan-
dria, in front on Henry street II feet, in depth,
70 feet } inches, and Il right to an alley on the
South.
TERMS-One.thir Of the purchase money
in cash, and the residue in two equal install
ments, nj six and twelve months from the day
of sale, with interest the deferred payments tc
be secured by the notes OF the purchaser. with
approved, security and retention of the title
until the same are paid.
G. w. WATTLES,
hI.RRRT STI(ART
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THE GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAYS. .

Nh. JAMES WILLIAMS. OF TENNESSEE
This gentleman, who was United States minis
ter to. Constaninople during the admioistra-
ton of President Buchanan, died at Gratz, in
Austria, on the 10th April Mr.. Williams was
one Of the most distinguished citizens Of Ten.
uessee. He was educated at West Point, Joined
the army, and rose to the rank OF captain, and
as such served with credit through the Florida
war. He subsequently entered the ranks OF
Southern journalists, and started the Knox
vile Post, paper which he edited with marked
ability. He served in the Legislature tor
several years, 10 the meantime becoming large
iy interested in the boating interests Of the
Tennessee river, and accumulating large for
tune thereby. He also founded the Bank OF
Chattanooga. In 1856 he engaged actively IN
the presidential campaign in behalf OF MIR.
Buchanan. and was the author OF a memorable
series Of papers signed IAN Old Line Wing.
President Buchanan appointed him Minister
70 Turkey. While occupying this post he made'
AT a heavy personal expense and tor the protec-
ton Of church missionaries at large. tour of
the Turkish dominions, accompanied by an es.
cort and retiuue of from eighty to hundred
persons, paying from his own private means
the entire expense of he expedition, Journey
ing from Constantinople to Damascus, and
thence to Jerusalem and Egypt. This self i'm
posed duty accomplished much to facilitate the
work Of American missionaries abroad AT
the outbreak of the late war MIR. Williams ten
dered his resignation. Two Of his daughters
had married into the nobility OF Austria, and
he retired TO the estate Of one of his sons in.
law, Baron Kavanaugh, where he has lived
until the time of his death. He leaves two
daughters and son in Tennessee. Mr.. Will
hams was the author of several works on politi-
cal subjects, which enjoyed wide popularity
iu the West ard South.
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M1DDLEBURG AND PLAINS STAGE

M1DDLEbURG AND PLAINS STAGE.
DAILY LINE.
The subscriber is now running daily Stage,
tsurdays eI cepte d. - the PLAINS r-NSyIa
STATION from the "BEVER- $3.50
IDGE HOUSE." in MIDDLEBU kO VIrgln-
Ia, whore he is prepared to entertain travellers
md boarders. Fare from Alexandria to Mid
dieburg., s.. Tickets can be procured at the
D0ics ofthe o., A. & NJ. K r.
.. .4-.-. A, NJ. TUBMAN Proprietor
Middlebrrg, May S-eO4m
JOHN 7. Armstrong,
Wholesale and Retail Packer and Dealer in
POTOMAC SHAD AND HERRING.
80 bbls No. Br inch Herring.
% q" Shad.
70 half bbls Family Roe Herring.
so kits prime Shad Roe
Packed in full size oak packages and for sale
sp12 Corner of Union and Princess SITS.
EINE ART PUBLICATIONS.
American and Foreign Chromos at the pub
lsher's prices
Chromos, Photographs. Oil Print, Fine En-
Cravings.
A large assortment Of Plain and Carved Gold
and Walnut Picture Frames.
Ccnsssatly on hand and made to order at
j. T CLARKE'S,
ap AZ No, l5S King st.
* WIN. RAMSAY,
Successor to Hough & Ramsay
---@--- GROCER
And Dealer in Fine Teas. Tobacco Cigars,
Canned Goods English and American
So Pickles, Sauces. Jellies, &C.
ia 4-.-.- l47 King street
Personal attention given to orders from the
country. Jan lS-tf
CTRAYRD Oh STOLEN-On the night of
- Sunday, the I'd instant my COW, red.
with brown head, ono ear slit, the other crop.
ped, about seven years old and heavy with calf,
MAS stolen or strsyed away. The thanks of the
owner. an old colOred woman, will be grateful
~ rendered for any infor nation that will lead
to tho recovery of the only means of her sup
port. EMILY STEW EMS, Colored,
my43t West St, near the Soap Factory.
OFFICE ALEXANDRIA WATER CO.,
~ ALEXANDRIA, May 4, 1862
NOTICE TO CONSUMERS OF MOUNT
CAMERON WATER. |
Your water rentster the May term are now due |
and payable al the office OF the company, N. |
w. corner Prince and Water streets, where you |
will please make prompt payment.
my At l. II. FENDALL, Treas.
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THOS. K. LOVE.
VIM. H DULANY.
THOMAS MOORE.
Fairfax %, ap I9-1aw4w Coms. OF sac.
LAND FOR SALE IN
FAIRFA\ cor NTY

BY authority of the decree Of the County
Court of Fairfax county, entered at March
Court 1862 in the suit of Wilson vs. Hest, the
undersigned, Commissioner therein named Will
sell, to the highest bidder, before the door OF
Fairfax Court House, on MONDAY, the 18th
day of May, 1893, that being Court day, that
VALUABLE LOT OF LAND, on which John
Hest lately resided. This land lies on the
Georgetown road, near the Middle Turnpike,
adjoining the lands Of George w. Gunnell, the
late Joshua Gibson and others, and contains Il
acres and l2S poles, moro or less.
TERMS-l-l0 ofthe purchase money in land
AS deposit, liable 20 be- foI fcited and the land
resold ut the rsl; of the purchaser, should he
tail 10 complete his purchase, the residue In
three equal payments ~ six, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest from the day of sale,
to be secured by the bord- of the purchaser,
with approved personal security. Title to be
retained until the las. payments made. Stamps
and conveyance to be paid by purchaser.
THOS. MOORE,
Commissioner of Sale.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALU-
" ABLE FARM, WITH WATER POWER
IN FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA. AT PUBLIC
AUCTION.-By virtue of u decree OF the Cir
cult Court for the county Of Fairfax, Va, rem
dered at the November term, 1868, in the case
of Samuel Gillingham VS.. Robert 5. Ashby and
others, the undersigned, rs Commissioner there
in named, will offer for SALE at public auction,
in front of the Court House of Fairfax CO., Va,
on MONDAY, the 7th day of June, le69, that
being Court day, at II o'clock m, TRACT
OF LAND, in said county, lying on Accotink
Run, in said county, about eight miles from
Alexandria, containing pol! acres, of which the
late Samuel Gillinghsm died seized. This land
is we'll adapted to all the productions of thi:
latitude, and has upon it large quantity OF
wood and timber and valuable WATER
POWER. There are two comfortable Dwell
LING HOUSES. with out houses, &c, on thu
premises.
TERMS-Ten per cent OF the purchase mon
ey to be paid in cash. and the residue in equal
instalments at six, twelve and eighteen months
from the day of SALE the deferred payments TO
be secured by the bonds CT the purchaser, bear
ing interest, with good security; and the title
to be retained until the payment of the pur-
chase money in full. Stamps and conveyances
at the expense Of the purchaser.
CHARLES Z. STUART,
ap 24-eots CCmm'r.
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Fauquier CO.. ap 24-lawts

COMMISSIONERS SA LIE OF VALU A,
" BILE PROPERTY, AT AND NEAR
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. VA.-By virtue
OF the decree of the Circuit Court OF Fairfax
county, rendered IT November term lS6S OF
said Court, in the suit of Robert Bell W. Fred
erlcll Baker and others the undersigned. Com
mssoners named in said Decree will, on MON
DAY, the 18th day Of May, 1868: that beng
Court day. sell. to the highest bidder, that
VALUABLE PROPERTY, situated at Ear ar
fax Court House, known as "COMBE COI.
TAGE." This property consists of log acres OF
IMPROVED LAND; has thereon tau
commodious FRAME d VEL LII n &, Eve
long used as boarding school, with other
buildings. shade, ornamental and fruit trees,
with well, siording excellent water.
Also, the FARM OF which the late Frederick
Baker, died seized, containing one hundred
and eighty acres of land, adjoining Newman
Burke and others This property lies about
half a mile southwes. of the village, and has
thereon Il comfortable FRAME DWELLING,
and AZ abundance of wood.
TERMS-One tenth of the purchase money
in hand the residue in three equal instalments,
payable III Xix, twelve and eighteen months,
with interest from the day of sale, TO DO secured
by the bonds OF tho purchaser, with good per,
sonal security, and retention of the title until
the last payment i. made
THOE K. LOVE.
VIM. Ii. DULANY.
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Price $50 per ton, in bags.

MR. HEYMAN,
M Branch of Madame Demorests,)
No. So King street.
Having gained more room in my establish.
ment wish to let my lady friends know that
I will take in LADIES and CHILDREN,,S
DRESSES. Also, DRESS MAKING taught
on new principle, and valuable instructions
accompanying each diagram.
LADIES and MISSES PATTERNS of the
latest styles.
lowest prices, at No. Ct King street,
next to B. Bartons Jewelry store.
WANTED-A HAND for finishing OIL
None but good ono need apply. ap 2l-lm
NJ OTI E.
As the time for REFRIGERATORS. Wa
TER COOLERS and ICE CREAM FREEA,
ER3 has come, invite all in want to call and
see the articles. think it time lost to try ana
find anything better than I can give you;
ENOCH CRIME
sn99 46 King street.
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BY j. A. Stoutenburgh. Auction'r.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue of a
- decree of the Circuit Court Of Aexsnd !, ria
term. 1868, of said Court, in tho suit Of VIM.
Wolf vs. James Carraher's Admir-. ct als., the
Undersigned Commissioners, appoi nted by
said decree, will expose to sale, at public auc'
ton in front Of the Mayors office, in the city
Of Alexandria, Va, on SATURDAY, the 9Th
of May. 1869. q. II NJ. all that LOT Of k,gs.N
GROUND, with the IMPROVEMENT 5 l.ila
thereon, situated at the intersection OF Aing
and Peyton streets, in Alexandria, Va, and
known as the "VIRGINIA HOUSE. said
proper ~ fronts 1856 feet on King street aad 26-
feet on Peyton street.
TERNS-So much of the purchase money in
cash as will be requisite to pay 81 600, with in
terest from oath April, 1865, and the costs OF
suit and expenses OF sale the residue in three
equal payments ut 6, II and Is months. from
the day of sale, with interest the deferred pay
mepts to be secured by the bonds of the pur.
chaser, with approyel security and retention
of the title to the property until the same be
paid. n. .. CLAUGhION
ALBERT STUART.
ap 7--eots Comm'rs. of Sa lie.
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ACTION SALES.
SALEOF REAL ESTATE IN
FAUQUIER CO, VA.

By virtue of deed Of trust, exec qteo Wy
10th, 1854 By VIM. L. Gaskins and James "a;
Gs.iins 70 Thomss ~ Munroe and Dsyid
Eqn'eR Tses to secure II the S,pgs syHens and
Robert Z. Page. ; bond to Robert Beverly and
William Beverly. Executors of J. B. Beverly,
in the penalty of $1,000 conditioned Tor Inc
payment OF $500. with interest, payable semi
annually, nj s per cent yer annum I'VE years
after date the principal OF which and The int r
es: thereon from May 18th, leo is now due, !
will sell, at public auction at The front door OF
the Court House, at Wartent0H; VA on MoN,
ESTATE conveyed in said deed, consisting of
TWO TRACTS OF LAND, containing res
spectively l-6lI acres and 81 acres; 3 rocds
and II perches; lying in the county of Fauquier
and adjoining each other, about two miles from
Catett's station, Orange. Alexandris and Man
assas Railroad on the Warrenton and Fai-
mouth road, adjoining me lands Of VIM. Kedd'
John Peters and others
TEkMS-Uash. Selling as Trustee, the un;
dersigncd conveys only such title as Is vested
in him. A. u. fAI NE,
Substituted Trustee.
D
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NEW STOCK.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
SPRING AND SUMMER TRADE.
1860.
STREET. .

"a STREET.
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
The subscriber has now on hand and can at
ford to sell at prices to suit the times one of the
largest and best assorted stocks OF fDe goods
for gentlemen. ladies, misses and children, and
heavy work, suitable for farmers ever offered
for sale in this market His long experience
in the trade has enabled him to procure stock
manufactured from the best material, and IN
the most durable and stylish manner, and on
the most favorable terms. and with such ad-
vantages he can afford to sell as cheap as the
cheapest All in want will do we'll call at "a
King street before purchasing. His stock COM
prises in part
Mems fine calf pegsed and stitched Boots ssas:
heavy kip and stitched Shoes, suitable
Boys ana Youths Calf and Kip Shoes of ev-
cry description.
Children's Shoes of every description and
color.
Ladies' and Misses Goat Morocco, Kid, and
Lasting Boots of every style and quality.
Also good stock of goods suitable for coun-
try merchants to which We invite their atten-
ton. [msr l7.3ml w. B. WADDEY.
AIDES LASTING CATERS
IL OF EVERY SYLE AND QUALITY,
WADDEY'S.
ap8 "A King street.
r AIDES WALKING BOOTS.
IL NEW STYLES, HANDSOME,
GOOD AND CHEAP.
At w. B. WADDEY'S,
ap8 "a King street.
NHILDRENS BOOTS. SHOES AND
" SLIPPERS. .-
A large stock OF every description a. very
low prices. At WADDEY'S,
ans "a King street.
r AIDES SLIPPERS AND
IL HOUSE SHOES.
great variety at greatly reduced prices:
At WADDEY'S,
apS "A King street.
MISSES SCHOOL BOOOTSl
Nl Made of good stock, durable and at very
low prices At WADDEY'S,
apps "a ling street.
MISSES DRESS BOOTS.
lM All Colors, Styles and qualities, at very
reasonable prices At WADDEY'S,
APPS "A King street.
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TCEl ICEl ICE
Having Just finished dischsrging u cargo oil
Ice, and having made arrangements to be sup
plied regularly with the same during the Sum-
mer, am now prepared to furnish my custo N
ers and the public generally with all the Ice
they may want, at the lowest market rates
myI-if T. G. ATWELL.
JOSEPHINE SANCTUARY left my house
y April 18th, 1862 She is sixteen years old /;
has dark hair, cut short dark complexion ana
very stout in person; wore white leghorn at,
bound with black velvet and trimmed with
blue. a liberal reward will be paid for any
information of her whereabouts. l caution any
O ''' ~ NJ. S. STEELE.
nv 3-3t Near Gainesville, Va.
DOTOMAC FISH.
/ so bbls Family Roe Potomac Herring.
40 half bbls Roe Herring. very sup quality.
90 bbs No. Potomac Herring.
20 bbs Family Shad.
% half bbls Family Shad.
80 kits Shad Roe. For sale by
my1 WASHINGTON & HERBERT.
rJlHE UNDERSIGNED has associated with
i him in the Commission business, JOHN j.;
JAMESON. The business will BIO conducted
hereafter under Gle firm name of JOHN j..
LEWIS MCKENZIE.
Alexandria Va, May |, 1888
JOSIAH I'D SMOOT,
u formerly of and successor to Smoot, Uh-
Ter & Compsny,]
LUMBER DEALER.
No. 81 Union st.,
Between King and Cameron
ie 10 If Alexandria, Va.
GENTLEMEN TAKE NOTICE.
U Gentlemens Hats Bleached, Pressed and
Trimmed TO look equal to new.
Mrs. G. L, SIM PSON,
ape 3 No. l25 King street.
CHOULDER BRACES-We have just re;
\ ceived q supply of Penfeld's Improved
Shoulder Braces-a new and valuable article.
For sale by
sp5 4. ). LEAlbEAIEh q W.
r OST-A smallG OLD LOCKET, somewhere
4 on ROYAL street. between King and Wolfe.
The finder will be literally rewarded by leav.
ing it at this office. ap 3O-lt
NIOTICE-Our BILLS will be sent out TO-
IN morrow, May 1st, and we hope all parties
indebted to us will make prompt payment
an 80 WILMER q SLAYMAkER.
CALT-25C sacks Fine Salt; $50 sacks e. A.
= Salt. For sale by
~ nv / WASHINGTON & HERBERT.
SALT.,1loo lbs. ROCK salt "a s in ss95S and
y for sale by w; A. SMoOI,
an DIV No 81 North Union st.
HID. PRIME 4. 1. MOLASSES received
L to-day by lmy 81 j. Z. MILBURN.
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nyJa Stoutenburg, Auctioneer.

B.-seats reserved for the ladies' my
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GENERAL NOTES.

A murder detective Ia called for.
Quincy, ILL.,. is agtating the construction OF water
works at an estimated cost OF Ss.J,0oo.
A Western paper calls the Presidents amnesty
proclamation ''he latest jail delivery"
General Lee declines tue ofIer OF $4,000 year "a
agent for . New York nre Insurance company. lle
prefers 10 teach young southern Ideas how to SHOOT
George Rye Is Treasurer OF Virginia. Old Rye has
had good deal to do with her finances for some
time
II takes one column OF a Savannah paper to relate
the negro outrages that occur on the Ogcechee aud
the next column to deny them.
General Comstock, OF General Grants stan, IL 10
he married to Miss Betty Blair, daughter Of Mont
gomery.
The younger sister, and not Mrs. sprague win pre-
side this winter a. the mansion OF Chief Justice
Chase, washington.
The Oldest man Ia Southern Illinois died on the ID
ut., johnson Harris, OF Perry county, who went To
that state In 1925. lie nnetynine years OF age.
He had twelve children. 1876 grand children, 2I7
great grandchildren and twelve grea: great grand.
children.
The Nebraska Legislature meets at Lincoln mex {
Wednesday, 10 elect Mr.. 1tpt0n's successor In the
senate. SO far Governor Butler; q. z. Mason, the
present Chief JHsticc o. H. Irsh former Indian SUI
pcrintendent: T. NJ. Marquette, ormer. delegate to
Congress. are the leading opponents OF Upton.
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REMARKABLE DISCOVERY or ANCIENT coins.

lrrom the winona MIMI Republican, Dec. 3o.l
Two gentlemen Of this city were thus day over on
the Wisconsin side Of the river visiting n stone
quarry owned by them. At the foot OF the bald blu
whereon their quarry Is situated IL boiling spring
Of great excellence, which. OF course, they
also visited, and from which an ancient
Indian trail path leads 10 Castle Rock
near the river above. Just NJ the right OF
this tran and directly In front Of their
quarry their attention drawn 10 q rock OF oval
shape. four feet in diameter, deeply imbedded and
surmounted by closely fitting cap OF exactly its
size and about six inches thick. Being satisfied that
the cap was fitted and placed there bv human
hands, they procured levers at considerable trouble
aud removed 1t. In small cavity OF the rock were
coins OF European and Central American countries,
which they believe were placed there by
traders or Jesuit priests many years ago
They do not intend TO 'glvc imposrors
any advantage in proving their claims 10 them.
therefore exhibit only o few specimens. The Gu
rious can the rock and gap by journeynp across
the river, and several parties have already aone
No persons will he allowed TO deface the said rock
or cap stone, rs they can very well AFFORD tn remove
them In their present condition TO some public place
In this city. and Will do a. soon "a the frost h
out Of the ground. Altogether this l. the most Gu
rioua and unexplained discovery lha, has ever &C.
Cured In this vicinity.