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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11
By Green IL Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneeri. ~,
CoAAISsloNhET33. T SAAh OF REAL 60
~ virtue Ct a decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Altxandria county, Va, rendered At Aug u''
term, 1853 in the suit of Edelin, and others,
plaintiffs, VS.. The Mechanical Building AsSocla
lion, the undersigned, Commissioners, therein
named, will sell, on SATURDAY, the I'm
day of June 1863 At y O'clock m, in front e.
the Mayors office, in the city of AIeHandTiai
by pubic auction, the following desert bed
REAL ESTATE:
30. Ill d. Harrison LOT, on the west
side of Faye.te, between King and Cameror
streets, 10 feet by 50 feet t, u 10 feet alley
No. 2-R t. BuchanGn's TENEMENT and
LOT, on the west side of Washington street.
between King and Cameron streets running
66 feet 81 inches deep 10 Nh alley ieet wide
then south ~ feet then east 10 feet u inches ;
thea south : feet then east 20 feet =: inches
then north II fee. to alley. <,,-
No 3 John l.. Psscoc's two story BRlCh
HOUSE and LOT. on east side OF Fairfax ST
between Wolfe and Wilkes sts., Is feet by l23
feet inches. -,-,
No 4-Huch I.atham's LOT OF GROU ND,
on Fairfax ,tIeet, between King and Prince
streets. 81 feet inches By l2j feet inches al
50. another LOT, on Water street, between
King and Prince - tc B! inches by l23 feet b
inches also. another LOI, on Water street,
DEW cen Ming ana .iIi'r 't'cV'Ss 49, ~
feet to the line formerly Riddle ~ pG.c= with
improvements.
NJ. 5.-Stcphen 5wain's LOT on the west
side If Water street, between Wolfe and
Wiike. Il feet inches by IS feet IN depth.
No Caleb H. X chard.' LOT and Ten Il
MENT on the east side of Payne St, betwcen
Hing and Cameron. u feet by so feet to H
feet alley.
NJ -.-Jno. Summers LOT and IMPROVE
MEMS, on the west side of PITT street, be
tween King and Prince, 81 feet inches on Fit
by IL feet II inches deep.
No. 8.-Andrew w. Eastlack's LOT, on the
norLh side OF Q Ieen street., between Royal and
Fairfax streets 40 feet . inches by 81 feet . IN
No John Arnold's undivided moiety in tt
LOT on the rorihwcs. corner OF King and Koy-
al streets.
No Oh 4rrison w. Hardy's lot on the
north SIDE of Uronoko street between Alfred
and Columbus trees q feet 3 6 inches by 81
feet in depth
No ll.-kichard ". Robinson LOT on the
south side of Queen street. between Alfred and
Patrick, 81 feet by l0J ieet deep TO an alley ID
iect wide
No l2.-Richard W. RoDiusons LOT on
the south side OF Queen street. adjoining lot
above mentioned, 20 feet inches by 3 feet
inches.
TERMS-Ono-.cnth OF the purchase. money
t. bee paid in sh, and the residue In ., IL and
eighteen months the bonds of the purchaser,
with good security, bearing interest from day
of sale L be taken Tor the deferred payments,
and the title t. DC retained until the entire pur-
chase money i. paid
FRANCIS l.. SMITH
G. ". WATTLES,
my lI-t,ot- Commits toner's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

We have received the May number OF the
African Repository the May number of the
Little Cleaner, (worthy OF favorable notice }
Pan for the extension of the Scientific and
Practical departments of Washington College
the May number OF Peters Musical Monthly ;
and some advanced sheets OF the Lie of Jel-
Herson Davis, by + a Pnllard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

10 tie E,Etof ofMe 4iecaadrta Gd:ette:
Please insert in the Alexandria Gaz.tc the
following from the Warrenton Sentinel, Of the
9Th inst, in relation 10 the Congressional cleo
ton:
"The Convention did not disturb the State
organization of the party, or the district or
county candidates. SO far from 1t, the action
of that body, in their resolutions, and the
earnest sentiment expressed, was that we should
preserve them ALL and consolidate the party
upon the new line of reconstruction, under an
expurgated constitution. They accepted the
designations of our State candidates, TOR the
purpose Of securing the eXpurgated constl-
lution, and the admission of the State into the
Union. This done, our congressional delega-
ton will be received without the test oath,
as the necessary result OF reconstruction, on
the congressional plan The walker ticket
if successful. guarantees the readmisson OF the
State and the reception of our members OF
Congress The party thus put IN the lead,
believe themselves to be acting in concert with
the conservative republicans who mainly con
troll the action OF the Government, and will
have influence enough, to insist successfully,
upon the Government pledge, OF readmlsslon
and congressional representation, upon an
amended or expurgated constitution. This Is
the opinion of the leading Conservatives in the
Convention and out OF 1t, is consistent with
sound reason, and is the only policy which can
secure unity of the county and district organza.
TONS Let us then bring out our county and
Senatorial candidates. regardless of the test
OATH" which the new constitution, il adopted,
will etfectually wipe out of existence; and let
US urge our candidates for Congress to in ressed
activity TO permit them to retire now, would
be 10 invite numerous candidates from TIE
semi RaiicaI party to run, would cause dis
union and distraction in our party, would scat
ter aud divide the VOC, or cause 1t 10 stay
away frcm the polls, and thus secure the cleo
ton of the Radical candidates by the consoli
dated negro vote. By remaining firm, We can
carry the Stare at large and several districts
In the 1th Congressional district, there can be
no doubt OF the election of MIR. Shack
elford, nor of his taking his seat. We
as confidently rely upon the waving of the
test oath" as we do upon the admission OF
the State James g. Taylor, who is the can
didate Tor Attorney General, on the Walker
ticket" is under a disability" and will re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

The decision of Chief Justice Chase IN the
Ca ,ar Critic case, (which was expected by
every lawyer in the State and By nine tenths
of the citizens of the State) it appears has
given great offence to the Radical leaders, who
do not hesitate to express their dIspIeasure and
disapprobatiou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

EMERSON w. PEET, Sccty. and Actusry.
This Company offers the following sdvaa.
tsges: ,,
cisl act of Congress, leG9:
1t has paid up capitsl OF Sl,op,O"J.
1t offers low rates of premium:
1t furnishes larger insurance than other com
panies for the same money.
Ii il definite and certain in lis terms.
1t is q home company in every locality
Its policie: are exempt from attachment.
There are no unnecessary restrictions n tue
policies.
Every policy is noa-.orieitable.
Policies may be taken which pay - the III
sured their full amount and return all the1
premiums, so that the insurance costs only The
interest on the annual payments.
Policies may be taken which pay to the III
sured, after n certain number OF years during
life. an annual income Of one teEth the amour;
named in the policy.
No extra rate is charged for risks upon tLs
lives o. females
1t insures not 20 pay dividends to policy noii
ers, but ut so low = cost that dividends will he
impossible
Circulars Pamphlets and full particular
given on application TO the Branch Otiice OF the
Company, or to
JAY COOKE Y CO, Washington, DC.
FRANCIS A. DICKENS,
AGENT for tho counties OF Alexandria and Fair
fax, Prince William and Fauquer. at the
Court Houses of the respective counties on
Court days PostOtice Ut Alexandria or
Fairfax Court House.
nS~Soiicilors wanted for the Company.
ian 21-d&tw6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

The tenth of May 1869 will be recorded in
history as the day on which the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts of this country were united by q
line of railroad Telegraphc cables under the
ocean-telegraphic wires over the land-and
railroads across continents, will effect material
results Of which We now only see the beginning,
and can scarcely intimate what will be effected
in the future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

The Washington Chronicle is very euoeistic
on the subject of the new appointments OF l..
s. Assessor and Collector of Revenue for this
district. 1t says that the new Assessor was the
first man imprisoned by the Coutederates after
the war, that be was appointed Assessor by
Mr.. Lincoln and removed by Mr.. johnson,
&C., and that the Collector rendered gallant
service as taft officer" has long mercantile
experience, &c. Their politics are undoubted,
and Of the strictest sect of tho Radicals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11
ALEXANDRIA.

1t is said that there are many Nirginiaus
who have resolved to stay away from the polls
at the coming election in this State. They
argue that the candidates on tue Wells and
Walker tickets are all modern Republicans or
Radicals, differing only in degree" and
therefore unsuited to reflect the wishes OF the
grea. body of the Virginia people. But as
the Richmond News remarks, the most rca-
sonable Of these must acknowledge that there
is a marked difference not only between the
sntecedents Of these aspirants, but between
the character of their hackers, which should
entitle the Walker ticket to the preference,
when the Conservatives have no candidates OIL
their own.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

Gen. Cauby has appointed Mr. John NJ.
Chapman, OF Orange county, Judge of that
Judicial circuit, in the place of Judge Critcher,
removp8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Governor Wells will probably pardon Cesar
Griffin to day or tomorrow 1t is said that
the application Tor pardon is signed by Chief
Justice Chase Judge Underwood and 4
number Of prominent members OF the Rich
mond Bar \ letter has been received by Chief
Justice Chase from cx Governor Letcher,
recommending the prisoner be pardoned.
In digging away the earth last week to gel a
| foundation for an additional switch Tor rail
road in front Of the Manassas Hotel, the hands
came upon several hundred pounds of iron
belonging to Government harness, which was
| burned by Sionewall Jackson during the war
The large brick building erected by f.
| Slaughter, for tobacco factory, near the
railroad depot, lat Fredericksburg recently known
| as B!ophy'S Di,tilIery was burned down on
Sunday night. Machinery in 1t insured.
Cen Candy has issued an order extending
the period for granting licenses until the 50;h
of June Sherffs and other collectors are re
cuestcd to pay into the Treasury as soon as
| collected
By special orders No. IS, from Military
Headquarters, some fifty three civil appoint
ments are announced mostly justices OF the
peace and constabes.
w. w. Wing is announced as a candidate Tor
Congress from the Norfolk district, ION the
Walker ticket.
The Manassas Gazette says, that the o., 4
and NJ. L. R. intend erecting at Manassas a
new and commodious depot.
THE CONFEDERATE DEAD INEARTHED. -
A few weeks ago we published an account Of
| the state of affairs ct Fort Harrison, which
subsequent investigation proved too true. Now
comes most narrowing story from Malvern
| Hill, where SO many Of our best and bravest
with their last drops OF blood sealed their de-
veton to the Southern cause,
A correspondent of Northern paper says,
that on the northwest side of the fort most
terrible scene presents itself. Thousands oil
Confederate soldiers having been buried where
they fell, twenty acres or more have Just been
powed up by the owner Of the field, and the
plowshare turned TO the surface al the rkeic-
tons. Over the whole tract the bones are
strewn in profusoD, and grinnlng skulls stare
the visitors in the face on every hand.
When the farmer was questioned be said
the land was the richest piece be had. The
writer learned aitcrward that the bones had
been taken away by the cart-load and sold to
fertl!izing mills 10 Richmond Two humane
men, too poor to do anything else, came one
day We were there and attempted 10 burn some
OF the bones to prevent the wrctche> from cart
ing them IF - Rich DISPATCH
4 GOLD PLACER. We saw las; week piece
OF soIi1 gold worth. We should suppose, $50,
that had been picked up on the surface, since
the recent rains, on the properly owned BIZ The
White Hall Gold Mining Company. Some
time since piece worth $50 Was picked up,
and short time before the war piece worth
$500 was found 90 Pulliam's farm in the same
gold belt,-Fred. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

There is wit, aud SAID to be point, in the
remark of newspaper that 1t is now eminent
ly proper to address Gen. Grant as "Mr. Pres-
Dent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

Some cases of the cattle disease have oceur
red recently, among the miIch COWS in Stat
lord county, and around Fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

Judge Underwood attended on Sunday a
Sunday School held at the Peniten;iary at
Richmond, and delivered an address to the
convicts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

E.x-MAyoR BURGESS INptCrEp.- We men
tioned the fact last week that several gcrtle-
men Of this city had been summoned To appear
before the Grand jury OF the l. :. CircllI
Court at Richmond and subsequently stated
that they had been required to testify concern
ing the war record OF our Ex- Mayor, Rush
Burgess. They were examined as to ms vote
10 favor OF ratiyng the Ordinance ct Secession
his vote fol- jefferson Davis Tor President of
the Confederate States, and other things allie
ged to have been done-InconslStcut with tie
taking of the iron.clad oath.
On Saturday ii was announced from luc!l-
mond, that Mr.. Burgess has been presented
Tor perjury, by the Grand Jury, and ii such is
the case, we presume the iudictment-ol the
exact nature of which we have not been IN
ilrmed-will receive early attention by the
Court.
This. 1t is probable, is but the entering wedge
10 similar action IN other cases by Grand Juries
hereaiter-and We hear there is much uneaSi-
ness telt in this single community among ccr-
tain persons who have taken the oath.
burg hlottr.
4 CITY FED FROM THE NoRTH.-At Jack,
sonyil'e, Florida, although the soil produces
oranges, Strawberries, peas and other choice
fruits and vegetables. it was strange to see how
few of these Injuries were visible IN the hotels
OF stores. aud this remark applies equally to
Savannah and Charleston. Many OF the deIi-
eacies, and nearly all the substantials OF lie
are imported from New York. Even The cab.
baees, the butter, pork, beef aud hay are
brought in from other States. Several reasons
may be suggested for this condition of things,
apart from the general indispositon to work on
L. ~ 81 ,latiO
these is the fact that many OF the heavier ar
,cles like -four. are brought as ballast in
steamers from New York at comparatively
triGing cost 1t is also true that, owing to the
absence of nutritious grasses, very little beet Is
raised in Florida. AS q general proposition,
however, it is evident that with anything like
industry aud Housekeeping, nearly everything
necessary 70 the support OF human lite could
be raised in immense quantities from the now
neglected and almost useless soll.M. For
aeg's Letter.
FACoUIER County. Col W. H. Boyd, the
newly appointed Sheriff, has been permitted to
qualify By giving bond in the penalty of
$4,000. The sureties OF Col Boyd are Col.
\. s Taylor OF Warreuton ". w Wing of
q =; folk George A Walter OF Markham /;
10 '. Painter OF Manassas; JAS. G. Cannon
~ "a. trenton, and D Morris OF Winchester.
OF wa uetcs were allowed to Justify before q
neSe =. ice or notary public. We understand
single powlng gentlemen have been ap
that .a' don ty Sheriffs by Col. Boyd, and
Po'n'eu W. expected 10 qualify at the next
that tne y, s conn Messrs. George A. Walter,
term g rI ?, B.yly On, R. H, Downman.- Var
ren.on Inder. >
Mad dogs are still repss'ed to be at large in
N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

WASHINGTON ITEMS The President hed a
general reception yesterday morning ana as
usual on such OCCASIONS Wa visited By mot
Icy crowd Of white aud black.
4 son OF Frederick Douglass was yesterday
appointed a com positor in the piece department.
of the government printing otfi &c. This Is the
first time that colored man has been appoin-
ted to such position.
On Saturday the workingmen Of Washington
navy-yard and others held a large meeting and
formed an eight hour league.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11
Foreign News

\ great mas; meeting was held A Cork Cd
Saturday evening fer TIE purpose Of expressing
nc Dcrular condemnation OF INC concuct .!
the government IN the case OF Mayor y SUI
ivar. Go.
D cn,c asked What action had been taken ~
the Government towrrd acquiring Gibraltar;
Scnor i. i.rrca2 ina. Minister OF state, repiIeo
that the Gov, rhmcut tul y r2cogniz d the im
nortanc, Of the Gibraltar question, but tnat
heforc uegotiatn- Tor the cc-slon the Iati9n
must BE strongly c)o,t ;uted and financially
rcccrgan'Zed
In the British House Of Cewnons last night
the Chief Secretary Tor Ireland, in reply to
question iron Lord John Manners, SAID that
tbe Ministers were already considering the pest
means of Increasing the power OF the Lord Lieu
tenant of Ireland for tie more et1ectual sup
nres.ion of outracrs in that country:
The Emperor Napoleon visited the Agrcni
,uraI Exhibition At Chnrtres yesterday he
was received by the Mayor, who delivered re
address. The Emperor made reply 10 tl
spouse. He recalled the visit ne PAID al
Chnrtrcs while he was President. lie then re
Ierrcd to the coming election, and invited men
of all parties 10 all in advancing liberal pro
grc.s. by choosing men worthy OF the MISSION
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11
WAsHI.GIoS, ID Z

CHARTERED BY SPECIAL ACT or
CONGRESS,
APPROVED JULY % lsts.
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OFFICERS

Ii. CLARK, Pre.itsnt.
JAY COOKE, Chairman Finance and EHecu-
HENRY D. COOKE, Vice President
EMERSON w. PEET, Stct'y. and Actusry
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$1,000 900

BRANCH OFFICE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING
PHILADELPHIA,
where the general business Of the Company i.
transacted, ard 10 which Ill general corrospond-
ence should be addressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-11

Mad dogs are still repsS<'ed to De at large 10
Richmond.
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STRAECE AGENCIES.

NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF TIE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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ROBERT JAMIEscH
GEORGE WISE.
EIRE, LIFE

FIRE LIFE AND
MARINE,
INSURANCE.
WISE & CO,
No g. King street.
Fire, Life and Marine Risks placed in rea-
bic Companies at reasonable rates. Person;
wishing. insurance of any kind will find it to
their interest to consult us before placing their
risks
FIRE RISKS N THE COUNTRY taken 81
moderate rates. sep l5-y
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON y GLOBE
IL INSUR ANCE CO.
ASSETS Gold. .............. 100000
Risks taken on ell descriptions of proserty,
and Fire and Life Policies issued, payable Ia
gold, currency or ste ing
Perpetual risks taken on mostfavorable terne.
Shareholders personally responsible for Bill
liabilities Of tho Company, and losses sevled
without reference to England
Marine Insurance also effected.
HOOK & WEDDERBuRN.
p1e.f Agents Alley a, Va.
INSURANCE.
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Descriptive c:rca.srs furnished on applies.
ton. mar l2-4md&tw
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Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers
SALE OF REAL ES
TATE.
..;.,,. 81 Jec-ea NJ The Circuit Court {
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1869-12-25
WAR DEPARTMENT.
The News.

Steamship North American, from Portland
11th inst, arrived at Londonderry Thursday
evening.
T.. ID. Webster publishes card stating that
the statements made that he he was concerned
in raising large amount of money in New
York to prevent the impeachment of President
johnson, is entirely untrue.
Both branches of the Baltimore City Coun-
Gil appointed committee of five members to
attend the obsequies of Mr.. Peabody. The
Board of Trade, Corn Exchange and the Trus-
tees Of the Peabody Institute will also be rep
resented.
Hon. John Hayler, ex-member of Congress
was knocked down by man named Acker-
man while crossing bridge over the Hacken-
sack river, at Hackensacl1, N. j., and received
injuries which will probably prove fatal. The
attack is said to have been made without any
provoeation. The assailant was arrested.
Inc City Council of Boston has authorized
mayor 9hurtlef to petition the Legislature for
an act providing that after 1870 the Board of
Aldermen shall consist of sixtaen memhers
one from each ward, to be elected on . ,onoroi
ticket and the Common Council 70 consist of
three members from each ward.
A severe southw est snow storm and Gale MO-
vailed at Buffalo Thursday. About four bun-
dred feet of the Niagara Falls branch of the
New York Central Railroad was washed away
The trestle bridge on the same road, near the
depot, was carried away by floating crib from
the breakwater. One hundred and forty feet
OF the Erie and Niagara Railroad, ON the Can
ada shore, opposite Buffalo, was washed away
Passengers and freight on the New York Cen
trai, Great Western and Grand Trunk roads
are transferred at Black Rock The water is
higher than has been known for the last thirty
years.