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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-13
GALE OF VALUABLE FAUQUILE

- LAND.
Pursuant to the terms OF decd Of trust, exc
cuted by 9. w. Hoffman and wife on the 2lth
Of August 1859, f5r the purposes therein men
toned, shall offer for sale, nj public auction
on the oath DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1869, d.
Warrenton, Va, the TRACT OF Land Nd. , con
veyed by said deed, containing, by estima1 to
land lies in Fauquier CO., Va, Immediately on
the Manassas Gap Railroad, and within half Q
mile Of Linden Station; is il ii fine state OF lm.
provement, and is well adapted both To agri-
cultural and grazing purposes. 1t is in COCO
condition; has or it a large and comfort a.sssTfs
able D YELLING HOUSE and all ne k211
cessary outbuldings.
TEKMS-Cash. Persons desiring more pay
ticuIar Information can apply TO myself AT Lin
den Station, or JOHN $. M0sBY, at Warren
ton. The title TO sad land is believed to b.
good, but [ shall convey only such title As d.
vested in nee IS Trustee.
WIN. b. WALTER, Trustee.
Fauouier county, nov j-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-13

ALBERT T. SKINNER, J. NEWTON HARPER
late of New York. Virginia.
A LBERT T. SKINNER s. co. rg
"A Successors. to j. Newton Harper 81 Co..
GENERAL COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
Dealers in AGRICULTURAL MACHINE
RY, GRAIN. PRODUCE, &c.
SOUTHERN DEPOT FOR WOODS PRIZE
REAPERS AND MOWERS.
WAREHOUSES;, 10 and II, S. UNION ST.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Give their personal attention to the sale of al
articles of merchandise consigned to them
All orders filed with promptness.
feb 18-tf I.t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-13

ELOCUTION. r
II Mr.. JOHN A. VEITCH,
Teacher of Eocution at st Johns Academy. J
Mr. VElTCH Was, for q number Of years,
professionally connected with the first eIocu-
tionists in our language. and has made the art
a lifelong study. Ladies and gentlemen wish
ing to avail themselves of private tuition will
consult him by letter or in person. The Tues
day class ut the Academy meets at o'clock p.
m nov l2-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-13
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAM

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court %
Fairfax county, rendered in the cause of Ma,r.
garet Roberts &c, IS. Abner O. Roberts ct al,
at November term 1865 | shall sell, on MON
DAY, January u.s. 1869, Court day, in front OF
the Court House Of Fairfax county, the Al
LIABLE TRACT OF LAND Of which Eliza
beth Roberts died seized, containing two hun
dred and fifty acres, and lying on the Potomsc
river, one and half miles from the George-
town and Leesburg Turnpike, and twelve mile
from Georgetown, adjoining the lands OF John
Turner, Tenley =. Swnk and others The I'M
provemeuts are poor, but me wood and w@ter
are abundant, and Of the finest quality. Mr.
Tcnley s. Swink will show the premises o.
those desiring TO purchase.
THRMS-One tenth cash, and tho residue 10
three equal ms ailments, At six, twelve aht
eighteen months, with Interest, secured by re-
tenton of the title till the last payment IS made
the cash payment TO be forfeited and the land
resold at the cost of the purchaser on his fall
ure TO complete his title.
Nj. DULANY BALL, Com. Of Sale
Eoircs, courf.y doe 1f--1aWt-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-13

CARRors FOR HoRsEs.-''L, D." Boston
Corners. 81 see these roots often recommend
ed for horses. How should they be fed ?"-
They are of the best kinds OF feed for horses,
and should be fed about two to four quarts a
day lin connection with other feed more will
do no harm, as hay, oats, or corn meal. Wash
the roots, and run them through root cutter
or 10 the absence of machine, slice or mash
them in some other way. -Anae:4ca" -4gr'c~''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-13

SCRAPS. young man, "ilIiterate but pO-
lite. y on being invited to attend wedding,
sent note in response, saying II regret that
circumstances repugnant to the acqulesee Will
prevent my acceptance of the invite. ="
A clergyman says it is curious to note how
many people attend circus ''only because
they want to please their children; but still
more curious to observe that 10 many instances
it takes two or three able bodied men, with as
many women, to look after one little boy or
girl. "
''How old is your mamma ?" asked love
smitten old bachelor of the daughter OF the
widow who had encountered him, II don't
know, sir; ma age varies from about forty
three to twenty-five" was the artleSs reply;
and the bachelor was disenchanted.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21

confidence and the firing" is tormented
with doubts.
The high prices paid during the past ten
days have stimulated drovers to penetrate
the remotest portions Of the border in quest
OF hogs and they universally report that
the mild weather and the stiff rate paid
have induced farmers to continue feeding,
and they state that there will be large
supply of hogs for February and March de-
livery than is generally supposed.
The Illinois, Missouri, Kansas and
Arkansas farmers are feeding corn ''mush, "
the Wisconsin, Iowa and Minnesota farm
ers potatoes and wheat boiled into mash,
and the point aimed at is to make each hog
as heavy as possible, because when the
number of head is limited the farmer can
make up by increasing the weight of each,
especially as a heavy hogs brings more
cents per pound than light hog. Feed is
cheap and hogs dear, therefore we look fol
the average weight of hogs to considerably
overgo the average of last season, and i
also the number is to be in excess of the
number cut last year we cannot set how
prices can be maintained at present figures
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21

An effort is being made by severa
benevolent gentlemen, says the Indiana
polls JournQL, to obtain some definite In
formation concerning the number of in,
sane and idiotic persons in Indiana, Will
a view of accomplishing more than Is
now done for their comfort and treat
ment. 1t is estimated that there are up
wards of two thousand insane persons II
the Slate,
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
Rncnrhcr,s Enurf-

The following were the cases in this court
yesterday morning:
Wiley Wallace (colored), assault and bat
terry, three dollars and costs.
Alexander Stoddard (colored), running
hack without lights, five dollars and costs.
Houston, assault and battery, discharged.
Jacob Schnell, disorderly conduct, twen-
ty-fve dollars.
James Cheatham, disorderly conduct, five
dollars and costs.
John Doftners, drunkenness, discharged.
Edmund Perkins, shooting in the corpo-
ration, three dollars and costs.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
Struck with a Weight.

A warrant was issued by Capt. Everett,
of the police, yesterday, for the arrest of an
individual on the charge of assault and
battery on Buck Lewis with a two pound
weight. We are informed that Lewis was
standing in front of store on College
street yesterday, when the party asked him
if he voted for the Convention and upon
his answering in the affirmative the man
threw two weights at him, one striking
him on the arm and the other in the face,
cutting an ugly cash. Buck is in bad luck,
it being only a few months back that he
had a piece of his lip bit off by Randall
Brown.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
Noted Horse Thief Killed.

We find the following in the Knoxville
Press and Herald of the 18th inst
We learn that, few days since, noted
desperate of this county, named Joseph
Cummings, was killed, on Beaver creek,
by John Cobb The facts of the case as
we learn them are as follows:
Cummings owed Cobb a sum Of money
which he had frequently boosted that he
would never pay. Cummings was noted
for his recklessness, and was known to be
horse thief Cobb had never asked Cum
mings for the debt, but hearing of the
boast of the latter, that Cobb would be
killed if he ever asked for the payment of
the debt, he armed himself and accosted
Cummings. The latter drew a revolver,
and was about to fire, when Cobb dis
charged the contents of his gun into the
body of Cummings, killing him instantly.
Cobb escaped and has not been traced.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
RIVER AND WEATHER.

The river at this point was on a stand
yesterday, with five feet on Harpeth Shoals.
The weather was raw and cloudy, and snow
commenced falling at Pm
The arrivals yesterday were the Emma
Floyd, from Cincinnati, Tyrone, from
Cairo and a small boat called the Varmint
from Caneyforke
The Tyrone and Emma Floyd departed
again.
The Alpha is up for Evansville to-day
at p. NJ. She is commanded by Capt.
Tom Ryman, with Capt w. r. Gracey, in
the office.
| The John Lumsden, from Cairo, is due
to-day, and IS the regular Wednesday
packet.
| The huntsville leaves from the upper
| Cumberland on Thursday next at P. NJ
Advices from Memphis report that the
! Luminary, from st. Louis to Vicksburg,
! with large cargo of flour, grain and mis-
| cellaneOus freight, struck a bar or snag
| Saturday morning. two miles below Hele-
ma, knocking huge hole in her SIDE caus-
ing her to fill rapidly. She was at once
headed for shore and run aground When
she struck the bank her lower deck was IN
der water. The freight was carried ashore.
pumps set at work, and the hole patched in
her side, after which the freight was re-
shipped and the boat started for Vicksburg,
whore she will protest
One of the passengers last trip of the
Tyrone, writes us as follows from Cairo
To those who travel for business or pleas
ure, the Tyrone can safely be recommend
ed, having all the comforts of home, and
the assiduOus care Of her officers so long
known on the entire route in catering to
wants and tastes Of the public. Leaving
Nashville with full passenger list, and a
goodly quantity of freight, there was moth
ing to mar the harmony and goodly feeling
which pervaded all on board, and Capt.
Tom seemed specially pleased to do all
possible to make the hours pass pleasantly.
AT every landing he was greeted by
the smiling faces of old friends,
many waiting to take a trip
with him, and as hand grasped hand
In honest friendship, the genial influence
of his hearty welcome could be felt by all. |
The cabin of this fine steamer has been !
adorned by an elegant piano, purchased at |
McClure's Music store, which will greatly |
enhance the pleasure Of trip down the \
Cumberland that, no doubt, many of Capt /
Toms lady friends will take after
the festivities of the holidays are over.
Taking all in all, VIC know of no steamer
on the Cumberland whose accommodations
are so complete, and we predict that her
popularity cannot be lost 50 long as her
present commander remains on board to
welcome the travelling public.
The J. Baker, a small steamboat, loaded
with pig iron for Cincinnati, was sunk on
Friday Last, about noon, at Caney, six miles
below Smithland
[By Telegraph
LOUISVILLE, Dec. 2O.-Riyer rising, with
. feet inches in the canal.
PrTTsBURG, Dec. 2O.-Riyer feet and
declining. ......
ST.. LOUIS, Dec. 2O.-Ri7er about sta
tionary.
CAIRo, Dec 2O.-The Talisman arrived
here from Nashville at A. N.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21

A fire occurred in a negro cabin on the
farm of Mrs. T. J. Smith, in AdaiI
county, Kentucky, on the 10th inst, and
two negro children were burned to death.
A dog left with the children as COM
panion during the mothers absence, one
hundred and fifty dollars i'll gold, and
seyenty-five dollars in greenbacks, were
burnt at the same time.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
HOLIDAY aStimcs,

We hear of number Of balls and select
parties to be given during the present and
next week. They are mostly given for the
benefit of the young folks, and will I'M
doubtedly be largely attended. We I'M
| derstand that the McKendree Sabbath
School propose giving concert towards
the latter part of the week; also that the
other Sunday schools will have some pleas
ant exercises. Boys have already begun to
Law in their stock of fire crackers; but
whether they will be permitted to use them
or not, is a question TO be settled by the
nnlicn
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21

In removing bodies from an old to ;
new cemetery, at Saginaw, MICHIGAN, las
Thursday, the body of Mrs. Mary Maiden
buried in 1860, was found in a petrifieC
state, and weighing about 400 pounds
The form and features were as perfect,
even the toe and finger nails, as upon The
day she died.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
UIItODian TabIeaux,

The renowned panorama of paradise
Lost, was exhibited last night at Masonic
Hall, to a very large audience, who showed
their appreciation of this grand work OF
art, by their attention, and interest in the
moving canvass. Aside from the truthful
representation of the poets pen, the artistic
finish of the paintings from first to last, is
admired by all who have an eye for the
beautiful. This exhibition in this city is
limited to only two nights more, and
doubtless will be witnessed by large
crowds on both evenings
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21

The Empress Elizabeth, of Austria,
after receiving her husband at Trieste,
upon his return from Egypt, went to
Rome for the purpose of being present at
the confinement OF her sister Mary, the
cOnsort of eX-King Francis (BombinO) of
Naples. The birth of this child, it is said
will give rise to a definite separation be-
tween Bombino and his beautiful, but
rather eccentric wife.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
Hoard of Education.

The Board met last evening in consulta-
ton with committee of the teachers as
to recognizing the different schools, and
after some general discussion, the whole
subject was referred to the Committee on
Reorganization.
The subject of investigation of certain
charges against Prof G. d. Lawrence was
taken up. and as the hour was growing
late, further action was deferred till We'd
nesday evening, to which time the Board
adjourned
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21

Rhode Islanders begin to view with
alarm the divorce business in their State
The Supreme Court, during the last SEES
sion, had the larger part of its time taken
up with such cases, and they have al
been granted. The pleas were brought
mostly by the wives, and the crime
charged was adultery.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
Academy of NIusic.

The new company, composed Of some Of
the best talent in the theatrical arena, still
draws large audiences every night. Lizzie
Whelan and Emma Claire also receive a
large share Of popular favor. The compa-
ny is meeting with almost complete sue
cess.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
EiSticuEfS.

Two disturbances occurred on Summer
street yesterday between negroes. One
negro named Anderson was struck on the
back with rock, thrown by another negro
named Harrison Everhardt. He was not
seriously injured. The other fight did
not amount to anything terrible, only few
blows having been passed. The 'fghtists'
escaped before any of the faithful police
made their appearance.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
ANNOUNCEMENT rs,
state Treasurer.

We are authorized to announce John
Hereford of Davidson county, as can
date for State Treasurer before the present
General Assembly.
We are authorized to announce r. S.
Woodland of Lincoln county, candidate
for State Treasurer. SEPT tide.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
SOUTH ERN PRODUCE MARKETS
SeIna. Ala, Dec. IL.

SCIEusls AASAsg DCC. lls
BAcoN-Sugar cured canvassed hams, 26ta2sc
common brands 25s26c; clear sides 2l92l nc
clear rib side, 2OK921c; shoulders 1saISAc
BULK MEATs-Clear sides 19a19Kc; clear rib
sides 1S5E9l9c; shoulders 15915Hc.
CoRNMEAL-S1 4O91.5O y bushel. Bottled &C. 2
66.5O . Dbl. Bran, q 100 lbs, S225.
COUNTRY PRoDUCE-Eggs 4Od5Oc; butter 35a
4Oc; dried beef 25Ca3Oc; potatoes Irish, o bushel
81; y barrel, So. IS; peas sl.50
FLOUR-Superfine S6.5lS7; $TdI5O; Xxx
S7GO@S; family slOS12; up country S4.5O95.5O 2
sack.
GRus-corn, white, $. 45a1:5o; oats 9oo@sl.
LARD-Tierce dc; keg 229221Ic.
MESS PORK-73 Dbl. SS5a36.
Columbus, Ca, Dec. IL.
BAcoN-Clear sides 221[c; bulk clear rib sides
ISE@19c; bulk shoulders 15816c.
CoRN-YellOw and white $l.5O . bushel.
HAY.-SOuthern per cwt S250; Northern s22j
FLOUR-Superfine s6.5O97; fancy $1O.5O
OATs-We quote at soc per bushel.
MEALS quoted at SLIGO . bushel retail
COUNTY PRODUCE-FOdder SLIGO 2 cwt; butter
4Oa5Oc; eggs 5Oa75c; chickens 3Oa5Oc; dressed
chickens DOC per ID; sweet potatoes 75c per bushe
beeswRI 25930c; turkeys Sl7593. All country
produce very scarce.
Charleston, $. C., Dec. II.
HAY-The receipts Of North River qualities have
been large, amounting to about 200 bales. Job
bling sales of this description have taken place at
about s.. % q hundred.
CoRN-This grain has been coming forward in
bushels from Baltimore, and two small CargOes
from North Carolina amounting to about 1000
bushels. Sales Of North Carolina have taken place
in bulk at S1.O991.1O y bushel weight Prime
white Maryland in a retail way is held at about
SI.20GI25 y bushel, weight, bags included. The
demand although still restricted has latteriy
what improved. sale of about 600 bushels Of
Virginia white in secondhand sacks took place at
Sill . bushel, weight, sacks included.
FLoUR-The market supplied with good and
well assorted stock of Northern and Western
brands which in moderate request, prices
showing no material alteration, but being about as
follows say for Northern and Western fine S5055O
Y Dbl; superfine $5.75a6 q Dbl; extra sG.22a7 y
Dbl, and family at s7375O . Dbl Southern quail
ties are in moderate stock, and may be quoted at
S7Cs75O Z Dbl for extra, and $4,000 y Dbl for
extra and choice family grades.
BAcOH.-The stock Of this article has become re-
duced, and with slightly better inquiry there Is
firmer feeling in the market, with some dispoA.-
ton to ask better rates. We quote prime smoked
shoulders at 16t916lc y n; prime clear rib sides
at 20c; day salted shoulders Of l3k@l4ci strips
2Oc and sailed clear rib sides at lsKc
VEGErABI.zs.-The market has a good stock Of
Irish potatoes, which may be quoted at S2tS35O q
bb in quality. Onions are scarce, ard are held
at s696.50 3 Dbl
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
Tho LepisInIure.

The House met yesterday and adjourned
till to-day, there being no quorum present
A large number Of the members of both
houses have gone home and there is no
prospects for quorum until next January.
The Senate adjourned until Wednesday at
I2M., but there viii not be a quorum.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
The Provision Question.

The St. Louis Journal Of Commerce OF
the 18th inst. thus comments upon the pro-
vision question.
Evidences accumulate that the supply of
hogs for the packing season 1S60-70 is IN
expectedly large and many an ugly doubt
concerning the upshot of the market tor
ments those of our packers who are curing
large stocks of dear meat. From Chicago
and Cincinnati come equally constant and
emphatic statements that hogs are pouring
in rapidly, and that the receipts for Janu-
afy and February, now promise to be much
larger than they were last year. In Chi
cago there are about 10000 head at this
moment in pens unsold, the difference be-
tween buyers and selles being J to I of a
cent. In Cincinnati the stock unsold is
- 49,. Lot fhai..
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
Augusta, Ca, Dec. IS.
savannah, Ga, Dec. Is.
Cotton-Receipts 1882 bales; exports 6,616 bales
sales 500 bales; middlings 24l{c; market easier.
Memphis, Dec. IS.

The market was very quiet, sales aggregating
only 553 bales, in which middIng at 24es2416c was
the principal item. Several causes conspired
against business. First the weather and cOdse-
quent delay in moving, sampling and shipping
second: scarcity Of good cotton; third: the heav-
ness Of receipts at the ports, combined with dull
ness in New York and a decline of I'D in Liver
pool; fourth: the desire of buyers TO close up the
weeks business; fifth: hghtness of offerings
There was some demand for low middling and
higher grades but lower grades were neglected and
closed weak. Some tables of low middling were
held firm at 24c, d there were but one or two
buyers who would come up within Ne of that price.
Sales of good ordinary were at 227 2c, and strict
ordinary at 22[c few bales OF strict mdding
picked up at 24c, but it was held generally at
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
ChrisIIan Knighthood.

On Sunday evening last Bishop Quintard
preached a sermon at the Shelby College
on Christian Knighthood. There was a
large and attentive congregation, many OF
whom were visibly affected as the Bishop
besought his young friends in earnest and
loving words to live the Christian life, and
touchingly alluded to several young men,
whose names and memory were still fresh
though they themselves had gone to their
home beyond the grave. These,
said the Bishop, are they whose
virtues we would do well to imi-
tate Among the many who came
up before his minds eye were
Henry Fogg, John Carter, John Patterson,
Young Ramage, Percy, Eastland and La
nier. The sermon and whole service were
a witness to the life which must have diff
fused itself in the Parish of the Advent, and
must bring many who were there last night,
to again often come and join in the heart
felt, earnest worship which must have
moved their hearts and sent them away
one step nearer to Heaven. It's hoped
that the Bishop will either preach his most
excellent sermon again, or print it for dis
tribution, as it cannot fail to be means of
advancing Christ's kingdom and Church
upon earth.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
A HORRIBLE AND DEVILISE
DEED.

crazy "sAh Oh thS AhsA"BdkSCs
On Wednesday last, Samuel Whitley, a
citizen of the southern part of Henderson
county, committed most hellish and atrOci-
GUS deed. He deliberately seized and
threw into well his two youngest children
and then leaped in after them. The child
rem, in their fall, uttered the most heart
rending shrieks-enOugh to have moved a
heart of stone. They were drowned be
fore assistance could reach them. Whitley
was rescued by his neighhors, but he now
lies in a critical condition, and it is sup
posed will die from the injuries received
from his plunge into the well. Whitley is
farmer by occupation, and insanity is
hereditary in his family. Heretofore he
has been regarded as more rational than
the majority of his kin.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
For COMPTROLLER.

We are authorized to announce w. P.
Morris of Camden, candidate for Comp
troller of the Treasury of the State, at the
insuing Legislature, pledging himself to
satisfy all the members of his financial
skill and qualifications for the position.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-12-21
Dramatic entertainment ut Column.

The Dramatic Association of Columbia
will give an entertainment tonight for the
benefit of tho Confederate Orphan Asylum
of GAINESVILLE, on which occasion the Car
penter of Rouen" will be produced-T p.
Eskew, the amateur tragedian taking the
part of Mario.