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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
AUCTION SALES.


By Games a. StOutenburg, Auct'nr'
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A LARGE
X AND VALUABLE BRICK Dwell.
LING HOUSE AND LOT IN THE CITY
OF ALEXAN DRIA, VA.
By virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court for
the county of Alexandria, Va, rendered at
August term, 1863 in the cas- of T. A. Waters,
surviving, &c, VS.. &, H. jenkins, in chancery,
the undersigned rs Commissioner there n
named, will offer Tor sale, at public auction, in
front Of the Mayors Office, on SATURDAY,
the G0h day of January, 1869, at II o clock m.
that valuable DWELLING HOUSE and sssssss
LOT, situated in the city of Alexandria, -ksLgI.
on the west side Cf Royal street, between Cam
eron and Queen streets, adjoining the residence
of Joseph Broadus, esq, on the north This
property, from its construction and location, is
very desirable.
Persons wishing to purchase are requested
to examine the same before the day OF sale.
Trims OF SA LE as prescribed by the do
cree One-tenth of the purchase money TO be
paid on the day Of sale, and the residue in
three equal instalmonts at six, twelve and
eighteen months from the day of sale, with in
terest, the purchaser 10 give bond for the defer
red nstaments, with good personal security;
the til c to be retained and the buildings to be
insured US security for their payments.
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
CHARLES Il. STUART,
ism 2-eots Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

PoLICE REPoRT-MAYoR's OFFICE Two
parties, charged with disorderly conduct, were
before the Mayor this morning. but decision
in their cases was reserved until this evening.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE.-Frank Wade, for
stealing sos from Mr.. w. H. Mcknight, was
committed to Jail for examination at the next
term of the County Court.
WATCH REPORT. -Rained all mig ht long,
with slight intermisson about half past
three clock. All the streets quiet, except
King, which was rather acknowledgements so
by parties dressed in masquerade costume, two
of whom were arrested and put in the station
house, but soon released on furnishing ample
security for their appearance at the Mayor
Court this morning. One lodger was supplied
with sleeping quarters at the watch house.
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dec 22-3n
NTEW BOOKS AT FRENCHS, NO. 80
~ KING STREET.

NEW BOOKS AT FRBNCH'S, NO. 30
" KING STREET.
How Bride was won; or, Chase Across
the Pampas. By Frederick Gerstacker; trans
lated by Jordan. Price, paper covers, Sl.50;
bound, So.
Natures Nobleman. By the author Of 'Ra-
chefs Secret" etc. zoe.
The Conscript; a Story of the French War
of 1913. By NJ. NJ. Erckmann-C hatrain. Trans
lated from tho twentieth Paris edition. $50
American Law Review, January, 1869. 81 So
Cast up by the Sea. By Sir Samuel Baker,
MA.F.RGS., author Of Nile Tributaries OF
Abyssinia. 81 Is.
The Sure Resting Place, being selected say
ings of our Lord, arranged as maual of Faith
and Practice. 81.
Our Charlie, and what to do with him. By
Mrs. H. B. Stowe. 81.
Die Gartenlaube Illustrates Familienblatt
Heft II, Leipzig 25c.
Fair Play or, the Test of the Lone Isle. BY
Mrs Emma D. 4. N. Southworth, SLID.
Jesus of Nazareth, His Life aud Teachings.
founded on the Four Gospels, and illustrated
by reference to the manners customs. religious
beliefs and political institutions of his times -
Bv LYMAN Abbott; illustrated by Dore' De
Lsroehe, sc. So SO.
The Old World with its new face. By Henry
w. Bellows. So.
jan II u. d. hhN ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

THEFT OF MONEY Frank Wade, young
man, born and raised in this city, acquitted by
the Circuit Court last week of the charge Of
garroting and robbing soldier from Fort
Washington, this morning, about nine o'clock,
carried to the carpenters shop of Mr.. VIM. Ii.
Mcknight, a lot of glue, which he sold to Mr..
Mcknight for 81. Mr.. Mcknight after pay
ing the purchase money, laid his pocket book,
containing SOS, down on a bench before him,
and turned to empty the glue in a box, and
while SO engaged Wade grabbed the pocket
book, and made off with it, In half an hour
after the theft had been committed he was ar
rested by officer Webster, in the clothing store
of Henry Strauss, corner of King and st.
Asaph streets, where he had purchased suit
Of clothes. He was taken at once to the Mag
istrates' Office, where, preliminary to being
stripped and searched, he took roll of notes,
amounting to S29, from under the neck of his
uodershirt, remarking, 81 may as we'll give the
old man his money" The suit Of clothes cost
$2l CO. which was recovered. He had on a
new pair of boots, Of tho value, probably, of
$40. The police report, in another column,
will show that the criminal has been committed
to jail for examination by the Court. 1t is
feared that in Alexandria, as everywhere else,
crime is on the increase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
Financial and commercial.

New York, Jan. 12-Stocks unsettled
Money active at per ct. Exchange 81. Gold
35s Five twenties, coupon l2}. North Caro-,
linas 643, new 62. Virginias ex coupon So,
new 81. TennesSees OK. coupon Col; new 6S4
Flour dull and 5al0c lower. Wheat dull and
nominally lower. Corn dull and declining.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 12.-Virginia skies, cd in
scribed 46 bid; do 1866, 5l3 bid, 524 asked !;
do 1867, 40 bid, 40! asked, do. coupon, old,
554 bid; DO, coupon, new, SIT bid, Cotton
steady at 2S!. Flour weighty. Wheat dull and
nominal. Corn dull; prime white IS to So /;
Yellow 90 to93 Oats dull at 65 to 73 Rye dull
at $50 to 100 Pork firm at $50 to 80 so. Bacon
firm, rib sides II to III clear do. III to ia
Shoulders l44 to l44. Hams l9 to 20. Lard
firm at zoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

RIVER News -The river was very muddy
this morning, in consequence Of the heavy rain
Of yesterday and last night, but the current al
most sure to follow such weather has not yet
commenced The steamer Fairy, of the Pts
Getaway line, resumed her trips to Pennington
yesterday, bringing up from that place large
number of passengers and heavy freight of
corn. AL the steam lines between this city
and other ports. except that of Baltimore, are
now running as usual, and if the weather holds
as at present the Baltimore lines will soon be
10 operation. Sailing vessels in limited num-
bers are arriving and departing. Oysters are
plentiful at the dock, selling at from fifty cents
two dollars bushel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

BRoTHERHooD OF THE UNIoN.-Iu cOnse-
auence of the inclement weather prevailing last
night, tie ceremonies attending the presenta-
ton Of handsome regalia to Supreme Wash
inston. j. Martin Mcfarland, were not Of so
elaborate character as anticipated. The at
fair, however, was admirably conducted, and
passed off very satisfactorily. The presenta-
ton took place in the nall Of Jefferson Circle,
corner of King aud st. Asaph streets, in the
presence of a large number of the members of
the Order, the address being delivered by L.
ID. Harrison, and responded to by the recipient.
After the ceremonies the members from this
city and the guests from Washington, repaired
to Dir. Eli Petty's Restaurant, where hand
some collation. was served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
u BILE REAL ESTATE.-By virtue Of a
decree Of the Circuit Court Of AlexanGria CO..
in the case of D. $. Gwin q Son VS.. Washing
ton u Co., and John T. Price, we will offer tor
sale, at public auction, in front of the Mayor 5
office in the city of Alexandria, on w EDN Els
DAY, the 9th day of January, 1869, at twelve
o'clock M. the following REAL ESTATE, in
the city of Alexandria.
No /. A LOT OF GROUND swith the "a
three story BRICK BUILDING thereon, Il,ssE
lying on the west side of Union, between King
and Prince streets. For particular description
see deed from Jane Deakins to John 7. Price
recorded in Liber p, TO- 3, folio q.
No. 3 A LOT OF GROUND in the square
formed by King, Union, Prince and Water SITS,
and binding on twenty feet alley and y ten
feet alley See deed from McVeigh and wife
to John T. Price, recorded in Liber r, No. 3,
Nc. g. A LOT OF GROUND in the same
square. and binding on twenty feet alley and
ten feet alley See deed from G. G. Smoot to
John Il. Price. recorded in Liber 5, No. 8, 10
lilo 75
No. 4. A LOT OF GROUND in the same
square, and binding on a twenty feet alley. See
deed from 4. s. Hewitt and others to John =.
Price, recorded in Liber u, No. 3, folio 3l8.
TERMS-One- tenth of the purchase money
cash the residue in three equal payments ut 6,
u and Is months the deferred payments to be
secured by the purchasers negotiable notes.
well endorsed and retention of the title TO the
property sold until the last payment has been
made. Stamps and deeds al purchasers cost
d. l.. SMOOT,
G. j.. STUART
doc 18-ts Commissioners Of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
LOCAL NEWS.

THE BALL OF THE Harmonic ASSOCIATION
The masquerade ball of the Harmonic As
ISOLATION, at the Assembly Rooms, last night, was
one of the most attractive entertainments ever
given in this CITY. 1t was novel, elaborate aud
unioue, and no pains or expense spared
to accomplish its entire success. The room
was beautifully decorated and the music de-
Ightiul There were upwards Of one hundred
masqueraders, dressed in every description Of
costume, from the rich, elaborate toilet OF the
days of the cavaliers, to the most modern bur
lesque The principal feature of the evening
was the grand tournament, which to have
been appreciated must have been seen, but
which exhibited degree of ingenuity quite
astonishing. The tilt was greatly enjoyed anu
excited the continued mirth of the spectators
Notwithstanding the very incement Weather
the hall was filed so that the dancing was to
Soma extsnt interfered with. Everything
nassea off in the most agreeable and satlslac-
torv manner. and none that were there, but
were more than pleased, and the man
.oomsot deserve the well earned praise bestow-
cd so layishly upon them. Old and young
ioined. with spirit, into the merrlment, and
every one did everything to make the occasion
really pleasant one.
In the tournament the Knight Of Pohlck,
s Dealham, won the privilege OF browning the
Queen OF Love and Beauty, and conferred that
honor upon Queen Isabella, represented by
Mrs. Joseph Kaufman.
Six Knights entered the list as contestants
Cor the prize, viz Knight of Pohick, Knight
of Sour Krout, Knight Of Arabia, knight OF
Silver Spoon, Knight Of Ku Klux and knight
of the Grecian Bend.
Previous to the tilt, Hugh Latham, esq.,,
delivered, in an appropriate and happy style,
the charge to the knights.
The managers took the characters OF SIX
nirates dressed in white Lewis Stein repre-
sented the carpet Dagger, and sustained the
character very we'll
The Chinese embassy. Burlingame and his
suite, was well represented.
Among the female characters represented,
those that were the most remarked upon for
their grace and beauty, were Queen Isabella,
the Grand Duchess, the Grecian Bend, the
Flower Girl and Helen McGregor.
Among the male characters the roles OF
Charles IL, Don Caeier de Bazan, the White
Knight, the Sultan, the Spanish Brigand aud
Romeo, were admiralty filed.
A SPLENDID supper was served 10 one of the
rooms above the hall. The festivities were
continued until after four O. clock this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

BANK OF THE OLD DOMINION. the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of the Bank
of the Old Dominion held at their banking
house to day, the following named gentlemen
were unanimously elected directors to serve for
the ensueing year. George 81. SmoOt Bepja
min Fl. Lambert, John B. Daingerfeld, j. j.
Wheat, VIM G. Cazenove, A. Boush, j. B.
Smoot Cassius +. Lee and Thomas Henderson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

LARGE HoG.-Mr. F. G. Swaine has re-
ceived, as a consignment, one OF the largest
dressed hogs we ever saw. 1t was raised by
Mr.. E. f. Hibbs, of MountsVille, LoudOun
county, Va. aud was killed when it was is
months old. The weight is put down ct up
wards Of 700 pounds. But this must be a
mistake. 1t probably weighs about 600 or
thereabouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
libel suits Ruled out.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Four libel suits against
the Tribune for damages aggregating 500, 900
were ruled out Of the Superior Court yesterday
These suits we're instituted by four merchants.
who claim that the Tribune charged them
with arson in order to avoid failures. They
appeal to the Supreme Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
LOST AND FOUND.

EIVE DOLLARS REWARD. -Strayed or
Il stolen from Drover's Hotel West End, one
lat BUFFALO, RED and WHITE Heller.
weig hing about So pounds, with GALE. The
above reward will be paid for their return to
me. r. ID. CATTS,
jan S-eo3L# Drover's Hotel, West End
TSTRAY STEER-Came to Green Spring
u Farm, on the night of the "a instant, on
the Little River Turnpike 81 miles from Alex
andrs, RED STEER with white stripe on
the back and white TANKS, The owner will
come forward, prove property. pay charges
and take it away.
jan 6-3t M. OBRIEN.
OAME TO THE FARM OF THE SUB
y scriber, on the 9th of December, TWO
CALVES. The owner is requested to come
forward, prove property, pay charges and take
them away. r. ID. FROBEL.
Wilton, jan 6-3t*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THEGAZETrE
FROM WASHINGTON.
The Virginia Committee.

WASHINGTON Jan. 12-The Virginia Com
mittce did not appear belorethe Committee on
Recons ructon to day, as was expected, but
will have hearing tomorrow, when some de
ioite conclusion may possibly be reached AS
yet nothing OF positive character has been
done 1t is stated that Gen. Butler looks upon
che objects of the committee with favor-that
is he has SO expressed himself to some of the
gentlemen The committee desire that the
public shall calmly await their action, and sus
pend judgment until they can have full hear
ing Of their motives and actions.
A large delegation of Radicals, from Rich
mond, is here, interposing objections OF all
sorts, to the removal of disabilities, the plans
of the Virginia Committee; urging the removal
of all State officers who will not come up to
their requirements aud clamoring loudly for
measures that will perpetuate their power, and
keep in subsection the citizens Of the State.
Congressional.
In the Senate, to-day, Messrs. Rice and
Abbott were added to the Committee on the
Pacific Railroad. A bill to extend the time in
which indictments may be brought in the u.
S. Circuit Courts, except for treason or political
offences, two years after the reconstruction of a
State, was passed. A bill to aid the Arkansas
and Pacific Railroad was introduced.
In the House Of Representatives Gen. But
Ter delivered his views at length upon the fnan-
cial condition of the country, in advocacy of
resumption of specie payment, &c.
Supreme Court.
In the Supreme Court to-day, arguments
have been made in the case involving the oues-
ton of the boundaries of the city of St. Louis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
WANTS.

NTANTED-By q respectable man, a aitua-
w ton on farm. Best of references Civ
en-. His wife can take charge of a dairy. APP
ply at this office jan 7-3tF
ARMY AND NAVY
w Revovers, Smith 81 NELSON'S Pistols
Remington Pistols, Spencer's and Henry's Ri
les, in good or bad order, at
A DREIFUSS,
dec 12-lm Corner King and Union st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
CRY HOTEL,

= CITY HOTEL,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The business of this house will be conducted
hereafter under the name and firm of FRANCIS
q CARR, and the house is now open for the re-
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
call on us. VIM H. FRANCIS
JAMES w. CARR.
dec 22-3m Proprietors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

New PATENT. Mr.. S. Gratz, Of this city,
has just patented matchbox which his In
genuity has invented. 1t eontaius match
safe, place for fusees which burn in all winds
and weathers, place for striking matches,
and receptace for cigars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
Rank Robbery.

ST. CATHARINEs, ONT, Jan. The bank
of Montreal was entered by burglars last night
and the safe blown open and robbed of fifty
thousand dollars in Canada legal tender notes.
BUFFALO, Jan. 1.-The burglars who rob-
bed the bank at St. Clarines last night, were
at Tonawonda, in this county, this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

ses- We again request that if any OF our sub
scribers, on any of the Carriers routes, should
not receive their papers regularly, or if there
should be failure to receive them any one
day, they will leave word at this office, so that
the proper remedy may be applied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
personal.

JNFORMATION WANTED concerning
4 AMY LOUISA JACKSON, colored and
is earnestly craved by her parents, Henry and
county, Va, near Hampstead z. o., where a
letter directed to care OF Denckla Grymes, will
reach them Amy was carried South two years
before the war from Fairfax county, by her
then master, named Golding, Editors of pa
pers all through the South are respectfully re-
quested to give this one or more publications.
King George CO. Va, ian st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG r. r.
"A meeting of the Directors of the Alexan-
dria and Fredericksburg Railroad was to have
been held in this city, this morning, but no
quorum was present. and the proposed meeting
was postponed until Thursday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

RANDOLPH MACON college,. Our thanks
are due for an invitation to the anniversary
celebration of the Franklin Literary Society of
Randolph Macon College, which takes place
on next Monday, the 18th instant, at o CLOCK
%. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

PEasoNAL.-Mr. Ernest La Gard, late pro-
lessor of modern Languages in Randolph Ma
con College, is now in this city, and contem-
plates delivering lecture here, or reading tor
the benefit of the poor, at an early day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

PROPERTY SALE "A small frame house on
Water street, two doors North Of the corner
of Gibbon, was sold on Saturday last, by Mr.
W. II. Mcknight, to Capt. James Treakle for
1925 cash
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

Mr. BLoNDHEIM requests us to mention
to the citizens Of Alexandria and the sur
rounding country that, owing to immen o
success of business this winter, he intends to
sell his entire stock of Fall and Winter Cloth
ing out regardless of cost
Go one and all, -.
And give Blondheim o call, ...
At the corner of King and Fairfax streets.
I dec 0S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

Posr OFFICE The post office at Painters,
in Fairfax county, has been discontinued, and
mail matter now goes to Fairfax Court House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
LONG BOAT "ADA l.. LEE"

HalsA FOR SALE
Under authority of deed of trust to me from
Samuel K. Lee, dated September 30, 1858, and
duly recorded at the Custom House. at a exam
dra, Va, will sell, on WEDNESDAY, the
Doth day Of January, 1869 at II o'clock m at
Smoot's dock, between Cameron street and
Ferry Slip Alexandria ut public auction, for
cash, the LONG BOAT "ADA l.. LEE" of
Alexandria, Va, thirty-seven 73l0O tons bur
then. s. FERG USON BEACH,
ian dts Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

Crrv CouNcr1.-The regular semi monthly
meeting of the City Council will be held to,
n;obt Among other matters to be considered
- n;sbt will be the report of the Committee
on General Laws, with reference to the closing
of bar.rooms ON Sunday, and the opinion OF
the Attorney for the Corporation, with reter-
erence to the powers of the City Council to en-
force the collection OF taxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

HOM IN ISSIONER'S SALE OF A HAN D.
y SOME THREE STORY BkICK Dwell
LING, ON FAIRFAX, BET WEEN KING
AND PRINCE STRIFE TS.-In execution of
- decree of the Ci'cult Court of Alexandria co
rendered at November term. lot8 in the suit OF
Eliza j. Wilson vs. Edward G. Fletcher and
others, the undersigned viii offer for sale; at
public auction, on SATU kDAY, the 30th day
of January, 1869, in front of the Mayor Office,
in the city of Alexandria that very desirable,
commodious and comfortable three story g.
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and LOT ksi
OF GROUND, situated on the east side OF
Fairfax street between Prince and King sts.,
in the city of Alexandria, at present in the oc-
cupancy of Edward q. Fletcher, esq.
TERMS-Onetenth of the purchase money
to be paid down at the time of sale; the idue
in three equal instruments. at 6. Il and 10
months from the day Of sal e the deferred pay
nents to bear interest, and to be secured by
the bonds of the purchaser, with good security,
and retention of title until all said payment;
are made. and the cash payment to be forfeited
on the failure of the purchaser to complete his
purchase. La WkENCE b ia hOk,
S FERGUSON BEACH,
doc 21--fc Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

According to the New York Commercial
Bulletin the dry goods market closed very
much excited last week in consequence OF the
rapid advance in cotton. Agents of many
makes of domestic cottons refuse to name
nrice and jobbers have advanced their prices
For many makes of brown and bleached shirt
inrs. ,jobbers are very irregular in their
prices, some having advanced more than
Others. Prices are still tending upward, 1t is
said.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
MARINE LIST.
1865.
1865

1865. 1863.
G4-we would call immediate atfen-
ton to the necessity of paying, at once, your
taxes for 1868, to the Sheriff He is pressed and
indulgence cannot be given. These taxes must
be paid. Examine your bills of 1867, and do
not confound the payment OF taxes for that
year with the taxes of 1868. They are not paid.
ian 6--d6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12
COMM ERCiAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Jan. 12.-The mar
ket this morning was quiet. No change in
Flour; Extra 80 30, Super So 25aS 80. Very
little doing in Wheat and prices favoring buy
ers :, sales of red at 175 185 and 100; small Of
ferings of white, but no sales reported. Corn
very dull, and good deal of that offered with
drawn, buyers generally Offering 78aeO, but
holders refusing to sell at those figures; one
small sale of mixed reported at 80, and fifty
bushels yellow at s5; off Change sale of very
choice white was effected at "a, but this was
above market prices. No sales OF Rye report
ed: l25 offered but declined. Sales of lf0
bushels Oats at 1852. Small offerings of Buck
wheat but no sales reported. Dressed Hogs in
demand and prices firm at $l4 per 100 pounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-12

ALEXANDRIA LITERARY ASSOCIATION. :
The Alexandria Literary Association will hold
their regular weekly meeting tonight The
question for debate is: "Ought people be al
lowed to change constitution, whenit becomes
Objectionable, in any other way than Is proVioeu
by the same2" The polemics are Cornei'us >
Cox and DIR. j. G. Hill in the affirmative anu
George Mushbacb and DR., W. Ii. hooef's 10
the negative.