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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10
VIRGINIA NEWS.

A general search was instituted 10 Richmond
on Monday evening, through the Y, ssels in the
dock, by internal revenue officers, who we're
looking for smugged tobacco. The search re-
shifted in the arrest and arraignment before the
4. S. commissioner of the captains OF tour yes
sells, on the charge Of delrauding the revenue
by smuggling tobacco on which the tax had not
been paid. The captains were balled tor their
appearance.
The Richmond Wing says: An advance
in the prices of Virginia State bonds may nov
be confidently anticipated. Speculation has
already commenced
Mr.. John II. Foster, one OF the editors OF
the Charlottesville Chronicle, has recently IN
vented and obtained letters patent for a con,
yertible pronged hoe and fork.
Mr. Robt. McNamee, an old and well known
citizen of Richmond, died suddenly Wednesday
night last.
4 band OF gipsies are moving ABOUT The
Valley.
Mr.. J. II. Hewitt has Withdrawn from The
Valley Nirginian, as editor OF that paper
Fine rains are reported in various quarters OF
the State, within the last four OF five days
The Winchester Times has been enlarged
and improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10
Rx j. Z. slonacnnurgl.. Auctioneer

Il ,
TOMMiSSSION EkS SALE OF PROPER
u TY IN THE CITY OF AhENAN DRIA,
VA.--By virtue o! decree Of the Circuit Court
af Alexandria county, Va, rendered nj Febru-
AIRY term, 1859, in the suit of VIM. f. Church,
plaintiff vs. j. Ii. Watkins, ct ais, defendants,
The undersigned, Commissioners therein named,
will sell, Oh THURSDAY, the Nth day of De-
tobcr, 1869, at IL o'clock In, in front of the
Mayor office, in the city Of Alexandria, by
public suction, the following REAL ESTATE.
a LOT OF GROUND, in tho city OF Alex
andria, Vs. fronting on Peyton street 81 feet
and running back 100 feet, with frame stable
thereon, adjoi ing the lot belonging TO William
Bushby.
TERNS-Uno.t:nth of the purchase. monsy
to be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equa! inslamcnts payable st six, twelve and
eighteen months from the day OF sale; the bonds
of the purchaser, with good personal security,
bearing intcres: from the dsy of sale, TO be Ia
ken for the deferred payments, and tho proper
ty liable 20 be resold at the risk and cost OF the
purchaser upon failure to comply with the
terms Of sale, and the tito to be retained until
all the purchase money has been paid. Stamps
and conveyancing AZ the cost Of the purchaser.
CHARLES u. STUART,
FRA NCIS l.. SMITH,
CON 1O--cots Commis siOners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

a block OF woodwork factories in Fast Cam
bridge, Massachusetts,, was destroyed by lire
YESTERDAY morning, involving tcta! loss OF
81 II OBD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

CoAI.-A letter from Chicago says: "Thcrc
is hope Of cheaper coal from new quarter
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad runs through
the rich mineral region of West Virginia. and
the coal is said to be better for steam and gas
than that mined elsewhere. 1t is sent as TAI
north as Montreal, aud is used in Boston and
New York by the gas companies. The Goa
con be brought to this city by either the Great
Eastern or Michigan Southern route. The
latter company are preparing to erect an i'm
meuse dock at Sandusky, and next spring viii
see largo quantities Of coal brought to Chicago
it into competition with Illinois coal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

New VIRGINIA CoTToN. Robert A. Mar.
tin e. Co. received yesterday from Mr.. ". w.
Cato, of Greensville county, Virginia, the first
new bale Of Virginia cotton sent to this market.
Of course Mr.. Cato gets the premium of fifty
dollars, offered by the merchants here ''tor the
first bale of new Virginia cotton" This makes
one hundred and twenty-five OF the two hun.
dred dollars in premiums offered by the ner-
chants, which the friends of the above house
have misunderstanding Lader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10
Letter from Prince William 90.


TCorrespondencc Of tho Alexandria Gazette
Prince William County Court held lis Sep
TENDER term this week. The following case:
were tried and disposed OF:
Com. VS.. Riley-assault and battery,-ver
dict guilty and fine one cent. Sinclair Tor delen
dant.
The court iu this case imposed an lmprlson
ment 10 the county jail for three months, but
in the exercise OF their tender e. mercy re
duced it to two months
Com. VS.. Bsrnetts, &c.-assau't and battery
Jury hung and discharged Clark assisted
Commonwealth Attorney. Sinclair Tor dc
PENDANTS.
The case of Teasdale, for larceny, wa called
and application made for his discharge Oh tht
ground Of irregularity in the proceedings by
which he was committed to Jail. The cour'
overrulcd the motion and the defendant ex
cepted. The prisoner then applied. Tor bal
and the application was refused. Clark assisted
Commonwealth Attorney. Judges Moore
and Sinclair for defendant
Com. VS.. Cornwall--trespass-i
filed and case continued. Clark for defence.
Com. VS.. Fewell-assault and battery lnior
nation filed and case continued. Clark Tor de
fence.
The will of Benoni +. Harrison was pre-
sented to the court, proved and admitted to re
cord.
The drought is very severe, the corn croI
short farmers not able to iallow, pastures par
ched up, and all appearances indicate tough
time for the next twelve months with the PEG
ple of this and neighboring counties.
BRENTsvILLE, Va, Sep. s. TYRONE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

Mark Twain writing about Boston to tho
Alta California, says: You must learn to
pronounce Quincy as il it was Quiu2y, and
FaneuiI as if it were Funnel. In this way
you can palm yourself on the unsuspecting for
a native, and so be respected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

THE PENNSYLVANIA Coal TRADE. The
Philadelphia Ledger OF yesterday has the fol
lowing remarks concerning the Pennsylvania
coal trade:
1.-The anthracite coal trade is beginning t.
wear rather more cheerful aspect, though II
was dull all last week ag to orders. Consumers,
70 n very considerable extent, still hold aiool
from the market, prefcrring to take the chances
of lower prices late in the season. With inter
ruptions to the trade in two or three OF the re-
gions last wcek-in some instances caused 10y
differences between the operators and the
miners, and ia others 10y reason OF an overStock
of coal aud . want Of orders to make room Tor
further production there was nevertheless an
increase on the production OF the previous week
of 1880 tons, and yet it was 81, 3I9 tons less
than in corresponding week last year. The IN
dications are that the miners can, IRON TINS
date hence TO the end OF the year, equal II Eot
increase their production over corresponding
time in 1868, il the demand for coal, at what
the miners, operators, and carrying companies
consider rcmuneratiye prices, is kept up. But
If prices lall off there may be trouble with the
miners, and consequently lessened production,
for the workmen resoluteIy stand out for prices,
though they see the season for work gradually
wasting away. But, rs We said before, the
trade il equal to all the demands upon the mar
kct for coal if consumers will but commence at
once laying in their supplies. Quite large
number of vessels await freight at Port Rich
mond, which is very slack Tor want OF orders
for coal. The quoted rates to Boston and like
distances arc 81 % to 81 - per ton, but the
lowest charge is gladly accepted. A good many
vessels heretofore in the Acknowledgements now
run to GEORGETOWN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

CONSERVATIVE REpUBIIcANIsM IN SoUGH
CAROLINA. The Charleston News says that
in that State ''the so-caed Conservative Re-
publican movement is failure. The Radicals
VOW that they cannot be more Conservative
than they are, and the Democrats are resolved
not to be dubbed Republicans. There will
then be, in the elections of 1870, only two
parties in the State-the Radical party and the
Anti Radical party. This Auti-Radical party
has already powerful public sentiment in its
favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

The people OF Virginia take very quietly
as they ought to do, the order Tor the as
scmbling of the Legislature to pass the pro
posed Fifteenth Amendment, and the military
appointment of Gov. Walker as provisional
Governor of the State" They hope that all
may come right in time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

SENSATION AND SUCCEss.-On this subject
the Louisville Courier.J ournal has column
leader full Of excellent good sense from which
we take the following paragraph:
''The newspaper-which is especially expos
ed to the whims and caprices OF momentary
PASSIONS most esteemed when it is known
not to be controlled by strictly partisan consid;
erations Sincerity is the foundation OF all
genuine influence as well as all useful work;
if, being sincere, it be also useful. 1t will make
its way without any effort to push lt,or to adver'
tse it, on the part of the worker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

A valuable substitute for political wtanglnc
is the preparation of agricultural, horticultural,
pomoogical and mechanical specimens OF skill
aud ingenuity for exhibition at agricultural
Fairs, at different points in Virginia and We
urge that all preparations should be made Tor
one Of these fairs to be held in Alexandria
next fall, and annually thereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

Admitting that General Candy, in his APP
poiutments and removals Of State and county
officers, is proceeding under the requirements
OF the acts OF Congress, the question recurs
why does he make 50 many JocI appointments
or so many that arc Objectionable to the
people, and that ought not to be madeY And
echo answers very long ochO-"btcause
he has bad advisers and accepts bad advice W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

CUGARG cheap -!or preserving.
y sep j. GKlCG. 10 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10
@Give mo q call.

A large assortment of STONEWARE, JAR9'
Sc, suitable for the season, on hand and i'i
sale in any quantity. at living prices.
n. B.-A lot of DAMAGED WARE a. II
great sacrifice
Call al the old established Pottery. No -
Wilkes street, near Washington street,
suu l7-eo2m s. g. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

A colored woman, lately employed as a SER
want at the White Sulphur Springs, has been
arrested in Richmond, having in her possession
$500 worth Of goods which had been stolen
recently, besides diamond pin, The Rich
mond News says she states that the goods were
stolen by j. Epps, and Hopkins, colored ser
wants, in the employment of Peyton Il Co.,
and telegram was sent to the White Sulphur
to arrest them. The woman is from Philadel-
phia, and has been at the various Virginia
Springs all the summer. She is supposed to
be professional shop litter, and to have ship
ped several thousand dollars worth of stolen
property from the mountains during the season.
She says Epps gave her the diamond pin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10
HERBERT BRYANT,

Manufacturers Agent, % King st
augl7 Alexsndria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

The New York Times says m. Victor
Considcrant, the eminent French writer on
social seicncc -who, by the way, is now an
American ci,izen-tas published an essay on
the national currency, in which plan OF re-
form, or, of revolution, @! the existing system
Of the IT, s., is proposed AMI elaborated
The scheme contcmpatcs q, least six hundred
millions Of active paper circulation. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10

We brand all these Improved Drills
THE BEST
because all those who have used or seen them
used, and all those who 60 into an exsminat'oa
of them call them THE BEST" We SAY
therefore, they arc
TIE BEST IN PRINCIPLE,
THE BEST IN MATERIAL,
TIE BEST IN FINISH,
TIE BEST IN SIMPLICITY,
AND THE MOST DURABLE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-10
URUSTEES SALE OF LAND.

son lO--cots
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
A Thrilling Incident
Nature is the Great Physician.

This is admitted by the medical profession as 8,
fundamental prince lc of healing science 1t is wisely
provided by the human economy that whenever any
thing is wrong in the physical system the natural forces
of the body brought to bear to expcl the disease
The great aim therefore, il To strengthen the natural
powers. This has been hcpt in view 10y the skfu
Founders IF HOSTETTERS STOMACH BITTEES
which operates to give fresh vitality to all the organs
the body The effect of this medicine upon the stomach
the liver AMI the kidneys is promp: and decisive. The
patient who is wise enough to quit druggng and try
the BITTERS, feels if he had taken a lease
of life and he continues the use of the article he
ovcoyed to find the streams of health coursng through
his frame 1t is prepared with great care and its COIN
poncnt parts entirely vegetable. 1t is free from tn
objections often urged against preparations of the
kind. - aAEDICAL AGENT it has 10 equal while
its pleasing favor and beautiful effects have made ii
general fyorc. 1t is free from all properties calculated
to impair the system. and its operations at once
mild soothing and efficient. All who have used HOS
LETTERS STOMACH BlTrERS attest its virtues.
Even those who in the enjoyment of perfect health
frequently have need To have tonic- as
vrntives of disease. We never too well armed
against the assaults of the ills that flesh is heir =
In health or sickness this tonic be taken rcgll-
ary without giving vitality and elasticity to the system
June J. 1S6g-lm
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
Proceedings of the Orphans Court

Proceedings OF the orphans Court
The Judges of the Orphans Court held a
special session on Tuesday last, at which
the following business was transacted:
Bonds of the following parties We're ap-
proved and passed: James Mercy and VIM.
Mercy, Executors of James S. Mercy,
dec d: Mary Arrents, Guardian for Vim. J.
Arrents; BENZ. C. Reynolds and J. 7. Rey-
nolds, Administrators of Jacob Reynolds:
Clinton Mccullough, Administrator of
Patrick Fay; Benz. Miller, Administrator
of Edward Davidson; Martha f. McCrack-
ell. Guardian of Rebecca f. Brown; \. E.
Evans, Guardian of Mary W. Evans and
others.
Inventory of the goods and chattels of
Jacob Reynolds exhibited by Joseph T.
Reynolds, one of the Administrators, pass
ed. 1t was ordered that the Admins
traitors sell at private sale the moving ma
chine and other articles i'll possession OF
the tenant, and the residue of personal prop
erty at public sale. Inventory of James S.
Mercy, decd, was exhibited by the c1ecll-
tors, who were ordered to sell personal
property at public or private sale, as they
deem best. The list of debts of said de.
ceased were examined and passed.
The Court adjourned to meet on Tuesday
next in regular session.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
stabbiug Affair.-A serious stab5iu

SiabbinG Afiair.-A serious stah5ing
;Liiray uccuIerd IN Ellton, in the Hollow
which is the Dark and Bloody Ground
of the town--on Saturday night last
There are several rival gangs of rowdics
who make Elkton Il kind of neutral ground
where they have been in the habit ofmeetinG,
and after being prepared for their helliSh
work by the numerous grog-shopS that
abound in the town, the rival parties enter
the lists for general fight. On Saturday
night last one of the these WORTHLESS, Adam
Shivery who belongs to a .'Barrcns gang,
came into town with others, apparently
prepared for the bloody work perpctrated.
An old feud existed between him and Jack
McCauley, who resides at Little Elk
Meeting his rival near Meals Hotel, he dis
mounted from his horse and attacked him
with knife. intlicting several stabbs on
McCauley, wounding him dangerously in
the breast. side and groin.
The Sheriff and posse went in pursuit
of the criminal. who, succeeded in GLIDING
them till about day light on Sunday morn
ing when they caught him by laying in
wait on the railroad near Elk Neck crossing.
| He was brought back and lodged i'll Jail
where he remained till Thursday last when
| he was released on bail.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
Chesapeake City Items.

The weather is so very warm persons
complain of heat. Rain and cool weather
are the articles in demand. If sold by the
gallon every one would purchase.
Strawberries are taking the place of
fish i'll our streets, quite an acceptable
change.
Several new buildings are being erected
the most important of which is the small
dwelling which Mr.. F. Boulder intends to
fit out for the future residence of two
daughters of Eve.
Last Friday the Bayard School was
visited by the parents of the children.
A fight between Carlo Carpenter and
Candy Bunyan, nothing serious, lesson to
others.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05

Appointed COnsul.-Our townsman, 5.
G. Moffett, has received the appointment of
Consul to Pernambuco, South America
Mr.. Moffett is accredited to Maryland, and
has resided in Z. kton for about two years.
He was gallant officer in one of the Penn
sylvania regiments, and received three
wounds in the rebellion, one of which was
Il ball through the lungs, which came near
proving fatal.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
REAL E.ST.fTE.
FOR SALE.
A VALUABLE FARM.

Situated I Of a mile from the village of North
East, fronting on the public road leading
from North East to Port Deposit and Charles
town. joining on the east the Green Hill prop
erty, owned by Rev. r. Snowdcn Thomas; on
the West and North it joins the Mccullough
Iron Company,
Containing 20 Acres, more or less
The improvements are new Frame 49,
DWELLING HOUSE, Stories, con- fssssss
tanning five Rooms; a Well of good ai,n.AMl
Water at the door; Stable, Granaries, and
other Outbuildings.
Two Young APPLE ORCHARDS of so
Trees each. in bearing.
About so acres of the land are cleared, in
high state of cultivation, and of excellent
natural quality. The balance is covered with
valuable Chestnut and Oak Timber, being
more than sufficient to supply the farm.
Convenient to Churches and Schools Mills,
and Immediately adjoining the p, W. & B.
Railroad.
Terms easy. Apply by letter or otherwise
to JOHN Z. WILSON, Elkton, Nd,
Apr 3, 1SG9-ts Attorney for Owner
~ Persons desiring to see it, will be
shown the premises by Jesse West, Esq, of
North East.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05

The Managers of the Presbyterian Mansc
Festival, having neglected to announce in
their bills, that supper would be served
every evening at the lunch room of the Hall
during the continuance of the Festival, we
are requested to make the fact known
The evenings will be enlivened by the Port
Deposit String and Cornet Bands. 1t is
needless to say that a cordial and pressing
invitation is extended to all who have the
time land we suppose the money to spare,
also) to attend the Festival. 1t will be su-
perb, no doubt. Port is somewhat famous
for its Festivals.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05

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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05

COrrcetiOn.-In our statement of the
financial condition of the School Fund, in
last weeks issue, slight error occurred
In the item of outstanding debts the figures
were made to read S1,22l.52. they should
have said SIC, 1920, a matter of some ten
Thousand dollars
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05

The COncert.-The Sunday School Con-
cert of the NJ. Z. Choir and Sunday School
children, which was held in the Odd Eel
lows Hall on Wednesday evening last, was
pleasant entertainment, and deserved a
better patronage than it received. The
affair was under the management of Prof.
". G. Fischer, of Philadelphia, who APP
peared to be exactly i'll his place as the
Captain of a company of singers. The
Professor is an artist in his line and shows
a most thorough cultivation rs a singer
In addition to those above named. Mrs.
johnson, of Elkton, and Miss Lizzie Reedy,
at present of North East, both professional
singers, assisted on the occasion.
Our readers all know Mrs. Johnson's
reputation as Il singer, but Miss Reedy hay
ing but recently come to this county is Il
comparative stranger among the people
To those who have once heard her sing,
however, she is no longer such. She has
marvelously sweet, distinct voice, and is
one of the finest concert singers We have
ever had the pleasure of listening to. Both
those star singers were applauded to the
echo, and the Professor was enchored in
every piece he sang.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
LOCAL AFFAIRS.

The County Commissioners were in spe
cial session the present week and finished
the examination of accounts, and ordered
the levy to he made. We defer Publishing
the rates till next week, when regular
meeting of the Board will take place, and
some slight alteration may be made.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05

Severely Scaldcd.-Mr. Elisha Alexander
an employee at the Marley Paper Mills, in
this county, fell into a Vat Of some hot
material used in the manufacture of paper,
on Thursday night last, and was danger
ously, if not fatally scalded-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
ED.

BENNETT.-At Chesapeake City on Sat
urday the Goth ult. GEORGE w. BENNETT,
in the DIST year Of his age.
MAI1ONEI.-At her residence i'll the 9th
District, on ThurSdny 9th of May, 1869,
Mrs. ABIGAIL MAuoNEY, in the 10Th
yeer Of her age. She met her last enemy
calmly, and submitted to the will of Him
who doeth all things WELL
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
Broke Through Bridge.-Mr Richart

Broke Through a Bridge.-Mr. Richard
Sheridan, of Hartford county, met with
quite serious accident, ON Wednesday af-
ternoon last. He was crossing the canal
bridge, at Lapidum, with cart loaded with
corn, his team consisting of yoke of oxen
and one horse, when the bridge suddenly
gave way, preeipitating the team, cart and
made his escape from the falling bridge,
and gained the bank. The corn was emp
tied into the water and lost, we suppose,
and the horse was severely cut and injured,
but the oxen ESCAPED unhurt
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
No. "A New Frame Dwelling House,
Of convenient size, and CARPENTER SHOP located in
Cherry Hill
No. IA FARM.

three miles from Elkton containing 10Y Acres about
80 in excellent state of cultivation divided into
fields Of convenient size. The remainder is Woodland
well set with Chestnut and Oak. The improy
si.t of good FRAME DWELLING containing nine
rooms and piazza the Yard and grounds surrounding
the dwelling planted in shade trees: NEW BARN,
80 10 feet: good Granary, and other outbuildngs-
There is Apple and Peach Orchard of select fruit
part in prime of bearing. portion Of the land is OF
light soil well adapted for raising early vegetables
nevorailing stream of water through the place
Terms easy.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1869-06-05
Notice to Creditors.

This is give notice. that the subscribers, of Cecil
county have obtained from the Orphans Court Of said
county, letters of Adm nsratiOn the personal estae
of JACOB REYNOLDS.
late OF said county deceased All persons having claims
agaist the said deceased hereby warned TO exhibit
the with the vouchers thereof duly authenticated
On or before the 26th day of May. 1870.
they otherwise. by law, be excluded from all benefit
of said All persons indebted to said
requested To make Immediate payment the Subscribers.
Given under hands this 10Th day of May 1869.
BENJAMIN c. REY NOLDS,
JOSEPH T. REYNOLDS.
Administrators OF Jacob Reynolds deceased.
Test-REUBgN ID. LAMAR Register.
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