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Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-04-24
L. s. GOODWIN.

+. s. GOODWIN.
DEAR SIR i cheerfully comply with your re-
quest to give my candid opinion Of the merits
Of the Weldon Spring Water. For some years
have suffered much from Dyspepsia and hav-
ing exhausted patent medicines and the pre-
scriptions of many physicians, was advised to
try the Weldon Spring Water. l found by TAX
a tonic and general regulator of the system, and
enables me to eat any kind of food without in
convenience. The only Evidence / can give Of
my appreciation OF its virtues is a recommends
ton to every one suffering from Dyspepsia to
try it.
lonrs truly, FRANK b. DIXON.
QUINCY, MASS. Oct 3, 1865.
l.. 5. GOODWIN, Esq.
DEAR SIR Ny wife has used your Weldon
Spring Water, and has received great benefit
from it. Before she used it she had bad
cough, and had bled from the stomach or lungs
The cough has entirely disappeared and she is
rs well, or better, than she has been for ten
years.
Very respectfully your old servant,
JOHN L. WILEY.
Proprietor of Hancock House, Quincy
Hs- Letters from many other persons can be
seen at the office.
+. S. GOODWIN, Agent,
li0tf 21S Washington Street, Boston.
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-04-24
NvOitTIlERN RAILROAD.
WINTER ARRANG EMEN r-lS0S.9

On and after Dec, 1868, Passenger Trains will
run as follows:
UPWARD TRAINS.
Day Exp, ass Train leaves Concord ~ Eli. 35 a.
NJ, for Wihte River Junction, connecting with
trains for Montpelier, Burlington, Rouses Point,
Montreal, &C., and with Ogdensburgh and Grand
Trunk Railroads, for the West.
Accommodation Train leaves Concord at no 40
am. for White River junction, connecting with
train for Wells River st. Johnsbury, Barton, New
port, Wioughby and Magog Lakes, Stanstead,
Bath, LittlctOn, and Lancaster; also, with trains
for Montpelier, Burlington, st. Adams, Rouse's
Point, Montreal, OgdensburSh, and the West.
Bristol Train leaves Concord at 1927 p. M, for
Franklin and Bristol.
Evening Express Train leaves Concord at 40
p. m. for White River Junction, connecting with
trains for Montpelier, Burlington, st. Adams,
Eouse's Point, Montreal. OGdensburSl, and the
West.
"Or on arrival of trains from Boston, Worcester,
Portsmouth, Portland. &c.
Downward TRAINs.
Morning Express Train leaves White River
Junction for Concord at 1.2U q. M, or on arrival
of train from Ogdensburgh and Montreal. On
Mondays at 6.45 instead of 100.
Bristol Train leaves Bristol for Concord at 7
50 Il. M, and Franklin at 9.05 a. III.
Mail Train leaves White River Junction for
Concord at 1920 p. M, or on arrival of trains
over the Vermont Central, Passumpsic, and
White Mountains Railroads.
Day Express Train leaves White River juno
ton at $50 p. m, or on arrival of trains from
Montreal and Ogdensburgh, Brattleboro', Keene,
Bellows Falls, Windsor, &C., connecting at Con-
cord with train for Manchester. Nashua, Lowell
and Boston.
These trans connect at Concord with trains
for Manchester, Lawrence, Portsmouth, Port
land Nashua, Worcester, New York. Lowell and
Boston. ONSLOW STEARNS. Agent.
Concord n. II. Dec /. 1868 WITT.
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nICrIAnDsoN's PICTURE GALLERY,

DICINKDSON'S PICTURE CALLERY :,
IN Main, opposite Bank Street, st. Adams,
Vt. CUP Stars.) Open all hours of the day.
(Sundays exceptcd.) All the latest styles of pie
lures made at this Gallery. Albums and Pic
urc Frames, Stercoscopic and card Pictures of
Vermont Scenery, all at low prices. Call early
and often. L. q. RICHARDSON,
49,. Proprietor.
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w y. NORWICH, Practical Steam and
w Gas Filter. Brass and Iron Goods Of every
description, for steam, water, and gas. Guns
and locks repaired, and keys fitted, Nc.
st. Adams. Vt. lT3-ly
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-04-24

On and after Dee, 1868, Passenger Trains wi
run as follows
Vermont daily transcript. [volume] (St. Albans, Vt.) 1868-1870, 1869-04-24
DUTLAND AND BURLINGTON AND vi
III VALLEY RAILROAD.

DUTLAND AND BURLINGTON AND VT
N VALLEY RAILROAD.
On and after Dec. ID, 1867, trains will ru
as follows, viz:
MOVING SOUTH AND EAST
Leave Burlington ut $50 Il. ~, 1:35 D. IN. 33(
$40 y. M Arrive at Rutland at II % Il. M, 1 &c
p. III. 500 a. m. 1880 a. nj.
Leave Rutland ut 400 n. m, 1900 m. Arri,
Bellows Falls at TAO and 2:20 p. m, x 1925 a
Leave Bellows Falls at $50 Il. H., 2:2j y. III.
$3.50 Il m. Arrive at Brattieboro' at $50 u. M
800 p. H., i:27 =. III.
MOVING NORTH AND WEST.
Leave Brattlcboro' at II: 200 " H., 4;45 4 900 p
III. Arrive at Bellows Falls at 1900 >. M, and
$40 ind 955 p m.
Leave Bellows Falls at 1926 p. M, 5:45 p. M
1000 p. III. Arrive at Rutland AZ $40 p. M
900 p. III. 1885 Il. m.
Leave Rutlanda at 600 a.. m, l2O p. m, 30
p. IN. 1880 a. IN. Arrive at Burlington at 9:45 u
a.. 4;2j ?. m, and 615 p. IN. AIS a. m.
TRAINS CONNECT AS FOLLOWS:
nD- At Burlington with Boats on Lake Cham.
plain and Vermont Central and Vermont an(
Canada Railroads, for Montpelier, St. Adams
Rouses Point, Montreal, Ogdensbnrgh, and the
West. At Rutland with trains for Troy, Albany
and New York, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady
and the West AT Bellows Falls with trains Oh
Cheshire Railroad for Fitchburgh, Worcester
Lowell, and Boston. With VT Valley Railroad
for Brattleboro', Springfield, Hartford, New Ha
ven and New York-and with Sullivan Railroad
for Windsor, White River junction, Wells River
st. Johnsbury, Newport, Littleton, and the
White Mountains.
Passengers for the West will find this a cheap
pleasant, and expeditions route.
Fol. TICKETS, and all necessary information
enquire at the Offices on the line.
W.T.. GEO. A. MERRILL. Supt
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
90 State Street, Boston, Oct 7. 1863.

MERCHANTS NATIONAL BANK,
% State Street, Boston, Oct. Z. 1868,
+. $. GOODWIN, Esq, Agent Weldon Spring
Water.
DEAR SIR l write to acknowledge the bene-
fit | have received from the Weldon Spring
Water. have been troubled with Disease Of
the Kidneys for many years. have consulted
some of the beet physicians in the country and
received no relief. Some few months since
was recommended to try the Weldon Spring
Mater had not taken it long before i was
surprised to see how much good it had done me-
Since then always keep it in my room and sell
dom drink any other water, knowing eventually
it will cure me. AS am anxious that others
should be benefited by my experience, cheer
fully recommend it to all suffering with the
same disease, Respectfully.
j. j. MAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

Police ACKNOWLEDGMENT OFFICE The
mayor was absent this morning, having left the
city to attend the funeral of the late Secretary
of War, and his court was presided over by
Justice Moore.
Bctsey Brown, colored, Cor disorlery con
duct near Petersburg" last night, and tor
striking and cutting the head of James Brown,
colored, her husband, was dismissed with a
reprimand.
MAGISTRATES OFFr"E. "A warrant was Is
sued for the arrest OF Catharne Schartt, tor
threatening the life Of Mrs. William Harris
and the destruction Of her house by fire; =,
WATCH REPORT. might clear and cold.
One colored woman was arrested by the watch
aud two lodgers-a woman and boyMwere
furnished with sleeping quarters at the atci,
House. Some dsorderly proceedings occurred
in the neighborhood Of Liberty Hall where a
colored bali was in progress, but no arrests were
made. There were many more persons on the
streets than usual. The door OF dwelling on
the lower end of Fairfax street was found vice
omen, but no robbery had been effected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
Personal.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9.-The President, At
torncy General iloar, and Admiral Porter leave
here this evening for the North.
Gov Walker, OF Virginia, arrived here last
night to attend the funeral OF General Rawlins,
and left again this evening for Norfolk.
Gov Wells is still in the city on business
connected with the building of the junction
Railway over the Potomac Aqueduct. The
Governor now tavors the removal by Congress
OF the disabilities from all persons in Virginia,
and thinks that the Legislature should be al
lowed to transact business at its first meeting.
lie is not pleased with the opinion Of Attorney
General lloar, who, he says, should have de-
clarcd that the test oath was or was not requir-
cd-and if not the Legislature should have been
nolmitlrl u proceed TO business at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
aUCTION SALES.
rNHEARKINDALE ESTATE FOR SALE.

By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court OK
Stafford county, rendered at March term. Ioo9,
in the suit of A. NJ Fitzhugh vs.. mary Anu
Warren and others, the undersigned, Commis.
sioncrs, appointed for that purpose, ouer i9'
sale the TRACT OF LAND known as Ann
INDALE, containing 200 acres, situated In
Stafford county, Va, and bounded by the 70.
tomac river for two and Q half miles on one
side, and by Aqua creek for one mile anu
half on another side, ard running down very
large FISHERY on this estate, which wa;
Gshed very successfully last year, and seversl
other fisheries could be established along the
shores of the river and creek.
There are several len ANT HOUSES.
barns and other farm buildings on ditfersp
nortions Of this estate. The quality of the soil
: very superior; the land lies beautifully I'M
Iulsting and is admirably adapted TO the u.'
of improved implements over the whoie tracy
Tho condition of this land is good, and 1t Is De-
ivy no now cultivated to a considerable extent
II known far and near as first class grazing
and grain land. .,,o, and wood
land for building, fencing and hreWoou pur'
poses. This tract is easy OF access ~ s.oa. .
boat and rail. from Baltimore washington
Aloxardria, Richmond, Norfolk and Freder-
The terms of SALE prescribed by said decree.
are as follows, viz Ten per cent OF the put
chase money to be paid IN SaSh tae aes.u1 as ~
the day OF ale the deferred payments to bear
interest, and to be secured by the bonds OF the
purchaser, with good personal security. ana
retention of title until all said payments are
made. and the land liable to be reiold upon the
failure of the purchaser to complete his pur'
chase or comply with the terms CT sale.
This property is offered for sale privately TN
til FRIDAY, the 10Th day of September next.
when, if not sold, it will be offered publicly ior
sale in front of tie Mayors office, AleKsndris,
Va, at II m, either as whole or in tracts 70
suit purchasers, as may be deemed advisable
Plats, with full description of this estate,
can be had AZ the office of VIM. II. BECK
co, Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers' "
King street, Alexandria, Va.
Persons desiring to purchase can either apply
to John H. suttle, esq.,. Stafford c. h., VA to
Walker p. Conway, Frederic ksbnrg va; TO
VIM II. Beck s. Co., Alexandris,, Va; or 10
Lawrence d. Taylor, Attorney at Law, Alex
andria Va. LAWRENCE .: IA LUX,
JOHN II. SUBTLE,
WALKER p. CON WAY,
Stafford co.. iy 28-eots Comm'rs OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
Gram, SIM francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept S.-A recount OF the
election returns OF the fourth, filth, and sixth
wards disclose discrepancies in all, and exhibit
gains for Sclby, the independent candidate for
Mayor.
Mr.. Koormanschap left to day, overland, for
Southern States, prior to his departure for
China to fulfil his object Of forwarding Chinese
emigration to the Cotton States, by way of
San Francisco.
The commissioners Of the Pacific railroad
met to day ia Sacramento. Gen. Walbridge
was elected president, and General Comstoek,
secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
The Markets.

BALTIMORE September Cotton dull tend
ing downward. N1iddling SLASH. Flour quiet
low grades firm. Wheat unchanged; receipts
small; prime to choice red 5&a57. Corn ad-
yanccd sales of white l23al25. Oats steady
at GOaG2. Rye unchanged. Pork dull at So. 80
a3i. Bacon firm Lard quiet at l9sl9l. Wits,
key is in good demand at $Ll2!al,l3.
New York, September 9.--Flour is with
ont decided change. Wheat is shade firm
or Corn is a trihe better.
New YORK, Sept. 9.-Stocks irregular and
icvcrish. Money sharp at per ct. Exchange,
LONG 81; short, 81. Gold 3js. Five-twenties,
lSG2, coupon, 2l!. Ten-iorties coupon. 10!
Virginia G., oxcoupOn, 5jS; new IS. North
Carolina is, old, IS; new At,
BALTIMORE, Sept 9th.-Virelnia skies, old
lGi bid, IS asked do. 1866, a bid; do. 1861
10 bid, Il asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
The Funeral of General RawIins.

WASHINGTON, Sep. 9.-The funeral OF The
late Secretary Rawlins took place to-day. a
large concourse of persons was in attendance al
the War Department, where the funeral ser
vices were conducted by the Rev. Messrs'
Butler, Wilson, Brown and Hamilton.
Mrs. Rawlins, with two small children OF the
deceased, two brothers of the late Secretary,
together with other relatives, were present.
The President OF the United States, mem
bcrs OF the Cabinet, foreign representatives,
members of Congress, officers Of the army and
navy, and others OF prominence, including
Governor Walker, OF Virginia, were in attcn-
dance.
The parting scene of Mrs. Rawlins over the
corpse OF her late husband was very solemn
and affecting
The hearse was drawn ty six grey horses,
each led bya groom wlththe appropriate mourn
ing equipments -.
There were at least three hundred public
and private carriages in the procession pre-
ceIed By the iull Marine Band, 4 battalion OF
marines, several companies of cavalry on foot
aud detachment OF artillery and cavalry
The procession was an hour and half passing
given point, and was very imposing.
At the tomb the burial service OF the Metho
dist Episcopal Church was read by Rev. Mr..
Wilson, who attended the deceased during his
illness.
AT the vault the Beethoven Octello Club
sung requiem, the same that was sung at
Arlington last May at the dedication of the
soldiers graves. On that occasion Secretary
Rawlins said to Gen. Sherman, it was so beau
tifu, that ii he should die, he wanted it to be
sung at his grave. Therefore, with this Incl
dent fresh 10 his recollection, Gen. Sherman
invited the club to repeat it to-day, when it
was sung with great solemnity and beauty.
Three volleys Of musketry and a salvo of
artillery concluded the ceremonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

THE MILITAY ORDER for the election IN this
county, the substance ul which We published
yesterday, says that verified copies OF the lists
of voters for the several election precincts OF
the county will be furnished by the Military
Commissioner Of the 10th Division. The CON-
miSsioners and clerks who acted at the election
of July e, 1869, will, as far a. practicable, be
appointed to conduct the election ordered and
the Military Commissioned will make such
new appointments as may be necessary to fill
vacancies, reporting his appointments for con-
iirmatiou to Headquarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

LARGE SALE OF LAND. Green 4 Wise, real
estate agents Of this city, have made sale,
through their Washington branch, to Northern
capitalists, of three quarters interest in 10000
acres OF land lying in the counties Of Logan and
Wyoming, in Southwestern Virginia, belonging
10 Robert lawson, esd, OF Wythe county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
Eie Sabine Story.

WASHINGTON, Sept 9.--The Navy Depart.
ment authoritiveIy denies the report, that has
been in circulation, and which is rchashed in
one Of tho New York papers to. day, OF tho con
piracy on the United States Frigate Sabine.
The Department mails, received since the re-
port was first circulated, only mention the pros
porous cruise Of the Frigate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

RATES OF ADVERTISING. The price for ad-
vcr,sius in the Alexandria Gazette has not
been changed siuce the paper resumed It's pre-.
sent size, aud is at least one hundred per cent.
less than that charged by any Other paper OF
the sam, circulation in any city in the L nitcd
States Aud this assertion is corrob'ratcd by
every resident OF this city who has ever ad
ver,iscl elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. TO THEGAzErrE
VIRGINIA.
General Canby's Proclamation.

RICHMOND, Sept. 9.-Gen. Candy this morn
lag, issued his proclamation OF the election
Gilbert &. Walker will be Installed Provi-
sional Governor on the DIST inst. and John +.
Lewis Provisional Lieutenant Governor on tue
IN Of October.
The adoption Of the cxpurgated constitution
is announced, and the following Wells Con
grc>smen proclaimed elected: Ayre, Platte
aad Porter; and the following Conservative
Concressmcn Segar, at Large Booker, kldg'
WAY, Mckenzie, Mines, and Gibson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

RADICAL MEETINGS. Both branches into
which the loyal league of this city has recently
split will hold meetings tomorrow night, and
meeting of the Radical Club OF the Third
Ward has been called for on the evening OF
Tuesday next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

CONSERVATIVE CONTEMPORARIES Is
some talk among the conservatives OF the city
and county of convention to determine upon
a candidate for the vacant scat IN the next
House OF Delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

"VIRGINIAN." on the present time table OF
the Manassas Gap Railroad, received too late
for insertion to day, will appear in our next.
Eirginian objects strongly to the present ar
rangement, as hurtful to the interests Of Alex
andria, especially.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
RvLD. Harrison. Auctioneer.

n ELEMENTS. STOCK, HOUSEHOLDS
KITCHEN FUKNITURE.-WilI be sold at
Clarens Fairfax county, Va, on TUESDAY.
September 2lst at II o clock 8 NJ, If fair, II
not The next fair day, a lot OF Farming lmple.
ments and Stock, consisting in Eart OF Two Two
Farm Wagon, two Cows, one Chester White
Hog ~; Hives ESQ Of Bees, Carriage and Wagon Hst-
ness :; also, Agricultural Implements, House
hold Furniture, one Field of Corn standing
Stacks Of Hay, Poultry, &c., &c. Sale peremp-
tory. Terms cash on delivery.
san St, H. II. COOK, EIecutrix.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

HANDSOME LOCOMOTIVES. Three of the
haudsomcst locomotive engines ever seen in
this locality arrived here yesterday, over the
Washington and Aexandria Railroad, bound
Tor the Mobile and West Point Railroad. They
were manufactured at the Rodgers works, and
the paintings on them were tho works of real
artists
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

FITS. The crowd at the west end OF the
tunnel yesterday evening, about SIX O'Clock,
was attracted by young man named Bena'
min Boswell, who had lit there: and horse
attacked with similar symptoms was the oeca
sion Of the excitement in the market square
about ten clock this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

ALEXANDRIA, NA-The Washington Chroui-
ole says, truly, that there is no part Of the
South that offers more inducements to capital
lists than the country round about Alexandria,
Va" The city Of Alexandria too, it might
have added, offers every inducement for the
successful prosecution OF manufacturing and
commercial business as 1t has been our constant
effort to show for years past,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
Railroad Accident.

EVANSVILLE, o., September 9th. The pas
soneer train coming West on the Central Ohio
division of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad leo /
lidcd with an extra engine last night neat
Cambridge, killing James Guthrie, tho treighr
conductor, and two others. Two persons were
also fatally injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

Sixty SHEEP KILLED. The shed erected in
q car in which sheep were loaded, and which
was attached to freight train on the Orange
Alexandria and Manassas Railroad bound to
this city, fell yesterday, west OF Mount Jackson
and sixty of the animals that were beneath 1t
ware Eilled
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

SALE OF ARKINDALE. Attention is called to
the public sale Of the "Arkindale' estate,
which will take place in front Of the Mayor $
office at ~ NJ, to morrow, A plat OF the tract
can be seen at the Office Of Beck, Knox 4
Kerby, Real Estate Agents and Auetioneers,
No ~ King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
TO HE Memory Of MIR. Fessenien.

WASHINGTON, Sep. 9.-ln respect to the
memory Of the late Senator Fessenden, an or,
der has been issued by the acting Secretary OF
the Treasury, closing the Custom House at
Portland and directing the flags on all Custom
Houses and public buildings under the control
of the Treasury Department 20 be placed at
half mast On Saturday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

CoLoRED BANDA colored ball was held at
American Hall, in Liberty Hall building, last
night, the proceeds Of which arc to be appro-
priated to the organization OF colored band
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

Ess- The regular comm unication OF ALtA'
A. +. and A NJ, will, in consequence of the
repairs now being made to their hall, be hcd
at the hall of ANDREW JACKSON LODGE,
No. 10 this THU RSDAI) evening at hNi'-
past o'clock By order of the w. Nj;
son cit JAS. 5. DOUGLASS, Sect'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

CUr WITH A KNIFE-A little boy named
Mickey Downey was attacked by colored boy
yesterday, on the commons on the northwestern
limits OF the city, and severely cut with knife
on the arm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

Book BINDERY.-A book bindery has lately
been established in the third story Of the Ca
zette building, aud the work it has turned out
h,s eouslled any done in the Northern cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

NorIcE Mr.. s. BLoNDHgIM has gone North
to purchase his Fall and " Inter Clothing lie
saws he will select stock that cannot be excel
led, and cur advice To those in want OF wearing
apparel ia TO wait until he returns, as he has
the name Of selling cheaper than any elothier
in town Cor. King and Fairfax sts, sep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

The WEATHER-Since the fine shower OF
rain We had yesterday, the weather has become
cooler. We hope, late as it was, the rain will
do much good to tho pastures and gardens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09

PATENT. "A patent has been issued to Chas'
H. Collins and w. b. Mcclure, OF this place.
tor an apparatus for emptying sugar Kettles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-09
LOCAL NEWS.

The FUNERAL OF GEN. RAwLISs "A large
number of persons left here for Washington on
the ferry boats this morning to attend the funer-
al Of the late Secretary of War, Gen. John A.
Rawlins; among them, Mayor Berkley, and
Nessrs Bell, Harmon, johnson, Hawxhurst,
Garwood, Mccain and Clark of the Board of
Aldermen, and Nessrs, Mckenzie, Massey,
Shirley, Harmon, Reed, Stein, Baker and
White, of the City Council, who went in four
carriages, and were to have had place in the iu-
neral procession. All the officers OF the army
and navy residing in the city, and the members
OF Post No. :. Army OF the Republic, were
also among those who lcit here TO take part in
the Obscquies The flags Of some OF the ship,
ping in port, and Of some of the steamboats,,
have been lying all day at halt mast, in respect
to the memory OF the deceased; aud all the
operatives employed at the depot OF the Alex
andria, Loudoun aud Hampshire Railroad
were granted holiday, in order that they might
witness the funeral ceremonies The post office
and custom house were also closed.