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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-19
Il, II. OOChENIII4Li NVIIIH =
Fairfax CO., dec 19-eots

PURSUANT TO A DECREE OF THE
L Circuit Court of Fairfax county, rendered
at its November term, 1863 in the case Of W
r. Chapman and wife vs.. Draper and others
the undersigned, Commissioned therein named
will sell, before the front door Of Fairfax Court
House, on MONDAY, the 18th of January,
1869, that being Court day, at public auction, 10
the highest bidder, that VALUABLE fs..s.ssSs
HOUSE and about ONE-FOURTH OF ILi4
AN ACRE OF LAND attached thereto, II
the village Of Providence, now in the occupan~
cy Of w. r. Chapman,as house of private en-
tertainment, and is very valuable on thai ac~
count.
TERAIS-Ten per contum in cash; the residue
in six, twelve and eighteen months with inter
est from the day of sale; the deferred payments
to be secured by bond and personal security,
and the title to be retained until the purchase
money is all paid the ten per centum to be for
feited in the event of the purchaser failing tc
comply with the terms.
K. h. COCKERILLE, Comm'r.
Eo;rfov % doc 1Q-oOta
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ALEXANDRIA CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The regular monthly meeting of this society
will be held in their room, 93 King street, to-
night at half past clock. A prompt atten-
dance Of the members is particularly requested
by the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-19

OYsTERs-The supply of oysters at the
dock continues large and the quality is excellent
The retail price at which they selling is from
fifty cents to one dollar and a half per bushe,
according to size.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-19

TIE WEATHER. Yesterdays attempt at
snow was repeated last night and again this
morning, but happily On both occasions the
effort resulted in utter failure. There was a
very heavy white frost this morning, and the
temperature has been cool all day, with the
wind from the Northwest. The..sun, though,
has shown at intervals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-19

The AoUEDUcT BRIDGE. Five hundred and
seVenty-seven foot passengers crossed the new
bridge, over the Potomac, at the Alexandria
Canal Aqueduct, on Sunday last.
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CITY ITEMS.

SPECIAL NoTICR.-In order to accommodate
those who cannot attend at night. q special day
class for ladies and gentlemen will beorgsnized
ut the Alexandria Business Institute, l0l King
street, on Tuesday, the 18th instant. We hope
that those who are anxious to attend during
the day will come in promptly on Tuesday.
ian 1876
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-19

THIRD WARD RADICALs-The Radical
party of the Third Ward are to meet 10 the
colored school house on Alfred, between Prin-
cess and Oronoco streets, on Thursday night
next, for the purpose of recognizing. 1t is
said that much dissatisfaction exists among
the large coiored element OF the party in con-
sequence of tho course pursued by the few
white members who hail from the North.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-19

GoDEY's LADIES RooK.-FrOm Messrs.
George E. Fren Oh and j. L. Cox, book and
periodical dealers, king street, we have to-day
Cooley Lady's Book for February, which is
filed with plates and matter interesting to It's
large number of readers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-19
II . senator from Delaware.

WILMINGTON, DEL Jan. 19.-James a
Bavard was reelected to-dayby the Legislature
of Delaware, U. S. Senator to serve TIL the
4th of March, and his son Thomas +. Bayard
for the full term of six years from that date.
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Price $50 per ton, in bags.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.

Bargains in Linen Handkerchiefs bargains
in Heavy Shswls; bargains IN Towels par
f Edgng 9 i Bargains in Genuine Laees bargains
in Merno Shirts; bargains in Hosiery and
Gloves bargains in Worsted Goods sc.
Wishing to reduce my stock preparatory to
the Spring trade. / will, during the remainder
ducements in all goods in my line. Call at
once and secure bargains.
CHARLES w. GREEN,
ion15 68 King street.
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DUBLIC SALE.


Bv virtue ola deed of trust executed by John
H. Thompson and wife, to the undersigned,
dated the 3.h day of June, 1868, recorded in the
Clerks office of the county Of Fairfax, State OF
Virginia, in Liber Q, No. 4, folio 288, Will
sell, at public auction, for cash, st the Station
House of The Alexandria Loqdoul q Hamp-
shire Railroad Company, at Herndon, Fairfax
county, on THURSDAY, the 18th day Of jan
uary next, at II o'clock a. m, sufficient
amount OF the PROPERTY described in the
said deed of trust to pay an insttlment of $500,
due the lst day Of November last and secured
by the sai4 deed Of trust, and the necessary ex-
penses OF publication and sale The said rrop-
erty is the east or half part of land at Herndon,
formerly belonging to Daniel X. Calyer, then
containing 4O acres, more or less; but now d.
vjded by The public road running through the
middle of the said tract from North to South.
The property can be viewed at any time on
application TO the Trustee, \ Herndon. little
perfect Dated Herndon, 18th Dec. 1858.
A. ST. JOHN, Trustee.
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AGRICULTURAL.
SEEDSl
GARDEN SEEDSl

have just received my first supply of Lam
DRETH'S GARDEN SEEDS, warranted fresh
and genuine together with full stock OF
LANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY PEAS; al
80 a small supply Of the EXTRA EARLY
CARACTACUS PEA-my own Importation
to which 1 would direct special attention. This
Pea is earlier than Landreth's Extra Early and
much more prolific.
While l can recommend my entire stock OF
Seeds to be Of reliable quality, l would call
special attention to my FLAT DUTCH CAB
BAGESEED.
Seeds put up in neat packages and mailed to
any part of the country, postage paid on re-
cept Of 10c per paper.
ns~Landreths Rural Register and Almanac
for 1859, ready for gratuitous distribution
HERBERT BRYANT,
jan IS No Is King ST., Alexandria, Va.
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DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered in the cause of Mar
garet Roberts, &c, vs.. Abner G. Roberts ct al
at November term, 1865, ! shall SELL on MON :
the Court House of Fairfax county, the VAL
LIABLE TRACT OF LAND of which Eliza
beth Roberts died seized, containing two hun
dred and fifty acres, and lying on the Potomac
river. one and half miles from the George
town and Lee8burg Turnpike, and twelve miles
from Georgetown, adjoining the lands Of Of, John
provemcnts are poor, but tho wood and water
are abundant, and of the finest quality. Mr..
Tenley s. Swink will show the premises to
those desiring to purchase.
TERMS-0ne tenth cash, and the residue in
three equal instalments, at six, twelve, and
eighteen months, with interest, secured by re-
tenton of the title till the last payment IS made
the cash payment to be forfeited ard the land
resold at the cost of the purchaser on his fail
ure to complete his title.
Nj. DULANY BALL Com. of Sale.
F.irfaY county dec 2f-2HWts
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10y GBEEN s. WISE.

10y GREEN 81 WISE,
H. [Auctoneers and Real Estate Agents
Ne will otter for sale, by public auctionn, o.
SATU kDAY, the 10th day Of Janus.y. gs&gif
1909 al IL clock, in front Of the Mayors 4zz1s
Office. a RkAMk Nv EALING ana LOT or
GKOUN d, situated on the west side OF Henry
street, between King and Prince sts. Terms
made known on the day Of sale.
GREEN & WISE,
ian l5-ld Real Estate Agrs. IL Auctr's.
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COMMUNICATED.

A letter from an Intimate friend Of Mrs.
Sigourney says 1.-THE story about Mrs
Sgourney's son must have been manufactured
by crazy man. She never had son drowned.
L knew Andrew from little boy. He died OF
consumption at 10 years of age. His old nurse,
who lived many years with Mrs. Sigourney, is
also dead. Andrew was the image of his
father"
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ian l5-2awtF10&dt20 Gas
DERFUMERY, FINE SOAPS, sc.

We have a good assortment of Lubn'.s Gen
uino Extracts; also, Taylor's Hedyosmia Wa
own make, Lows Brown Windsor Soap, Low
Honey and Palm Soaps, Colseto's Glycae4rine
and Honey Soaps, Yankee Shaving Soap, Thea
ire Rouge Vinegar ditto, Hair, Nail and Eng
lish Teeth Brushes, Pomsdes, .Lnh -7Ii Toilet
Powder, Powder PUTS, &Gnd Egg for sale by
jan ID j. =. MGR 81 co.
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VA,
MII,Y n A MS.

OMITHFlELD. VA,
~ FAMILY HAMS,
(Small size)
These Hams are cured from the long cele-
brated Smithfeld receipt, and are warranted a
prime article Also,
SHOULDERS,
SIDES and
JOLES,
for sale in lots TO suit purchasers from my
smoke house, at my dwelling corner Duke and
Payne streets, r,,-oocO>r
jan 18-lw~ JOhN + EN-. cf'0oN'
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E1 LONG BOAT "ADA L. LEE"
<Si.A FOR SALE


Under authority of a deed of trust TO me from
Samuel X. Lee deted September 81 1868. and
duly recorded at the Custom House, At AleHan-
dria, Va, will sell, on WEDN ESDA1, the
10Th day of January, 1869, at IL O'Clock m, a.
Smoors dock, between Cameron street ana ana
Ferry Slip, Alexandria, ut public auction, Tor
cash, the LONG BOAT ADA l.. LEE" OF
Alexandria, Va, thirty 1900. tons bur
then. S. FERGUSON BEACH,
jan 8-dts Trustee.
PURSUANT TO A DECREE OF THE
[ Circuit Court of Fairfax county. rendered
Mt its November term, 1863 in the case Of Al
exander's Administrator VS.. Alexandet's heirs,
the undersigned Commissioner therein named
will sell, before the front door oil Fairfax Court
House, on MONDAY, the 18th day Of January,
1859, that being Court day, at public auction,
TO the highest bidder, VALUABLE fsTss
HOUSEsn THREE ACRES OF Ian d, FILL
lying in the village of Centreville, and now IN
the occupancy of John w. Moler. The house
is in good repair, and the land attached Is IN
irst-rate condition. Also, at the same time
Run, and adjoining the lands of James Lynn
and others. This land is Of good quality, with
out improvements upon it, and is about three
miles distant from the village Of Centrevllle
TERMS-Ten per cent in cash the residue
in six twelve and eighteen months, with inter.
est from day Of sale; the deferred payments 20
be secured by boad and personal security, and
the title to be retained until the purchase money
is all paid the ten per centum TO DO forfeited
in the event of the purchaser failing TO comply
with the terms of sale.
r. H. COCKERILLE, Comm'r.
FairfaY co. dec l9-eOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-01-19

NEW CROP
GRASS SEEDSl GRASS SEEDSi
| havo in store and TO arrive
20) bushels CLOVER SEED.
100 bushels TIMOTHY SEED.
100 bushels ORCHARD GRASS.
30 bushels HERDS GRASS.
25 bushels CLEAN and EXTRA CLEAN
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS.
Viii continue to receive all the above Grass
Seeds during the season, which will be sold at
the lowest market quotations, wholesale and re-
tail.
ENGLISH LAWN GRASS, expressly for
yards and lawns Onion Sets, Seed Potatoes,
Seed Corn, &C., &C.; also, in store large and
complete assortment Of AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS and MACHINERY, consist
ing in part Of Minor & Horizons Plows, with
wrought or cast iron share; Commits Iron
Beam Plows, Titus Iron Beam Plows, Cuff and
Brace Plows, Sinclair 81 Moore Flows, and
other patterns too numerous to mention; also,
Hsrrows of all kinds Garden PlowE, Hoes,
Rakes, Horticultural Tools, &c, Sc.
All orders and correspondence will receive
prompt attention.
HERBERT BRYANT
ian IS Nc. 20 King St., Alexandria, Va.
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DIR. MAURY,s IMPROVED TOOTH

II n. L. T. MA NJ Ell
BRUSHES-This improvement consists in
the tapering and polishing of the extremities of
the bristles without otherwise affecting the
brush. The sharp. angular ends Of the bristes
being made perfectly smooth and tapering. the
improved brush, when new, can be used with the
greatest comfort, for it will not lscerate the
gums or injure the teeth and filings as the un-
improved brush invariably does Recommend
ed by the most eminent American Dentists -
Fol sale by WAKEFIELD Il HALL,
Druggists,
jan 10 Corner Prince and Fairfax SITS.
nR. F. MAURY'S IMPROVED TOOTH
~ BRUSH ES-This improvement consists in
the tspering and polishing Of the extremities of
the bristles without otherwise affecting the
brush. The sharp, angular ends of the bristles
being made perfectly smooth and tapering, the
improved brush, when new. can be used with
the greatest comfort, for it will not LAGER ate the
gums or njure the teeth and filings, a.s the un-
improved brush invariably does. Re.commend-
cd bv the most eminent American Dentists
supnlv lust received and for sale Nv
ian IS E. S LEADBEA. TER g. co.
FRESH SUPPLY OF OAMPHOR ICE
"A Camphor and Glycerine Cream, Cold Cream
Olein. Lip Salve, Glycerine and Camphor Soap
for chapped hands. lips ard face; also, Wyeth
s. Bros. Superior Chilbla',n Liniment
JULIUS DIENELT,
ian II S. Royal st,
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VERNON COTTON FACTORY
lSs FOR SALE

MOUNT VERNON COTTON FAUTUK4
Ss FOR SALE.
Under authority of q deed of trust from Abb
iah Thomas and wife to me, dated 23d of Janu-
airy, 1866, and duly recorded, l will offer for
sale. by auction, to tho highest bidder for cash.
on TUESDAY, the 26th day of January, 1863,
at u O. clock H., in front of the promises, that
LOT OF GROUND. with he BUILDINGS
and improvements thereon, n the city ALEX
sndria, situated on the east side Of Washington
street, and south side of Pendleton street, at
their intersection. bounded on the east by w.
G Yeaton's ground, and on the south by the
ground Of Mrs. L. L. Turner on which standsthc
Mount Vernon Cotton Factory buildings, &C.,
together with al the engines, boilers, fixtures,
machinery. apparatus and personal property
thereon or contained in said buildings:
- 9i.eotd JOHNSTON. Trustee.
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DANK OF THE OLD DOMINION,

DANK OF THE OLD DOMINION,
Is ALEXANDRIA, Va, Jan. Il, 1869.
At meeting of the Board Of Directors, held
this day, 8 DISTRIBUTION OF IHE AZ Al
SETS Of the Bank to the extent of TWENTY
DOLLARS per share was ordered, payable to
the stockholders on and after the 18th Of Feb
ruary, 1869.
The transfer books will be closed from this
date until February 1G 1869
VIM. II. LAMBERT,
ION 15-2avtF10Sdt20 Cashier
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AMUSENEENTS.
A LEXANDRIA DRAMATIC ASSOClA-
"A ZION

A LEXANDRIA DRAMATIC ASSOCIA-
II TON.
The first entertainments Of the shove named
Association will take place on III kSnAY aud
WEDNESDAY EVENING" January 1911
and c0th, st LIBERTY HALL, The pr"
gramme will be as follows
TICKET-O F- LEAV E-MAN.
Recitations by Mr.. JOHN a. VElTCh, Sc
lected from Shakespeare Tennyson and stan
ton-the whole to conclude with the roaring
farce of the LIMERIOK BOY.
COOKS CELEBRATED BAND will be in
attendance.
Cards of Admission Orchestra, zoe; Par
quette, 25c. Doors open at 81 curtain rises 81
y. See small bills. ian lit
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OEORGE s. JENKINS celebrated Sugar
II rnred Hams, Shoulders, Breast Pieces,
SIDES and Smoked Beef. for sale by
ion Is BROOXES u TAYLOR.
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-@WNU-
Gold.

Gold
NEW YORK, Jan. 19.-Gold today 1859
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Pr VIM. co.. dec 7-eOts COmm'rs.
POSTPONEMENT-The above sale has
been postponed until the FIKST MONDA6
in FEBRUARY next, at the same time and
place jan 7-eots
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CONGRESSIONAL.
More Eynch Law.

La the Supreme Court, to-day, case,
diving a patent right, has been argued.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-07-09

secure the entire success of an enterprise
so full of interest and importance in itself.
and which cannot fail to produce the mos;
valuable and lasting influences upon the
harmony and welfare of our whole
country
Resolped, That We heartily and affection
ately congratulate Mr. Peabody on being
permitted to return in safety to his native
land to fulfil this cherished purpose of his
heart, and that we implore our Heavenly
Father that his strength may be restored
and his life spared until he shall have
witnessed still more of the fruits of his
Der eticent plans and shall have enjoyed
still longer the respect and gratitude Of
his country and Of the world.
ReSOEred, That these resolutions he COM
municated to Mr.. Peabody, with the sig
natures Of ell the trustees present at this
meeting, and that our excellent General
Agent, Dr. Sears, be invited to affiX his
name with ours, in attestatiou Of the graft
fication and gratitude which are common
to us al.
Robert G. Winthrop
Chas. T. McIlYaine,
ID. G. Farragut,
J. Ii. Clifford,
William Aiken,
Vim. A. Graham,
G. Macalister,
Samuel Wetmore.
George T. Russell,
George n. Eaton.
Samuel Watson,
B. Sears, General agent.
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LATEST NEWS
BY TELEGRAPH.
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, D. c., July Moon.
The Government is in waiting for the full cor
respondence which called forth General Canby's
letter declaring that the members of the Virginia
Legislature must take the iron-ciad oath Whom
these are received the whole matter will be re-
ferred to Attorney General Hoar for his opinion,
when the Cabinet will decide. The impression
generally prevails that the members elected will
be permitted to take their seats without Federal
Interference.
President Grant has arranged his summer ex-
cursions to be within easy reach of the
Capital, aud will at no time be absent over two
weeks.
General SickIes' instructions contain nothing
whatever relative to the purchase of Cuba. He
is the person best qualified to speak for the Gov
eminent, as he is not in the real estate business
iuet now.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-07-09

Mr.. M. A. WATSON, Postmaster at Ke :
Evansville, Dnplin county, n. G., informs
us that that Office has been placed on the
list of money order offices, and will go into
operation this week. Mr.. Watson has re-
ceived all the necessary books and blanks
for the purpose.
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From Warrington.

From Warrington
WASHINGTON, D. O., July 7~-P. NJ.
The Government expenditures for the month
OF juno are as follows Miscellaneous, nearly
four million Of dollars war, five and quarter
million dollars navy, over two and-a-half mil
lion dollars interior, two million dollars.
The Secretary of the Treasury has directed the
Assistant Treasurer at New York to purchase
three million of United States bonds on Friday to
be held subject to the future action of Congress.
Special Revenue Agent Kinsella, has arrived.
and is busy completing his report. It is under
stood the report seriously duplicates high stand
ing parties in New Orleans, and the former Gus
tom House officers. Neither Kellogg nor Stock
dale are implicated. Kensella's investigation
did not extend to their terms.
The currency balance in the treasury has been
reduced to six million dollars since the first Of
July, by The withdrawal for the purchase of bonds
and two and half million dollars to-day for the
usa of the army.
Turner, the negro Postmaster at Macon, tee
graphs the Department that he has taken pos
session OF tho Postoffce, but that all the white
clerks have left. He asks for instructions. There
is some mystery here about Turner's bonds. They
are not recorded on the Postoffice books devoted
to that purpose.
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SPARKLING CATAWBA SPRINGS,

fG,HIS Celebrated WATERING PLACE,
| l. formerly callod tho North Carolina White
Sulphur Springs will be open for visitors on Tues
day, the first day OF June.
Being situated i'll the Northwestern part OF the
State, in country remarkable for its besuty and
| healthfulness-theset together with the virtue of
the waters--make 1t one OF the most desirable
watering places to he found.
The Miner4I Waters of these Springs are the
White and Bine Hulpnnr and Chalybeate or Iron,
and they possess All the finest qualities Of these
Waters. and are sovereign remedies for all dis
eases OF the liver. bowels, stomach and kidneys,
eruptions OF the skin, scrotula, weakness, deb1i-
ty, dyspepsia, rheumatism, &c. &c.
The proprietor having spent larse amount in
additional buildings and improvements generally,
these Springs are now in d tine condition. rooms
large and pleasant, and good cottages containing
from two to six rooms each, well arranged for
either large or small families.
Good ten pin alleys, billiard tables and other
amusements. Fine BATH HOUSES for Pool,
Plunge or Shower Bath, and sulphur Bsth, hot
or cold.
4 good Band OF Music will be at the Springs
the entire season, and good Physician perma.
nently located for the benefit of invalids, who
may rest assured vii have every attention.
Having secured the services of Mr.. J. N. Car
ter, OF Virginia, who has had much experience
and stands high as Hotel keeper, visitors may
rest assured that our table will be supplied with
the best the market can afford, and everything
done that viii add to their pleasure and comfort
The cars on the Western North Carolina Rail-
road will leave Salisbury for Hickory Station, the
Springs depot every morning Sundays except
ed) in connection with the North Carolina Rail-
road avoiding delay or stopping at Salisbury, and
arrive at Hickory Station in time for breakfast,
where good hacks viii be in readiness to take
passengers over y besutiful, we'll shaded road to
the springs-8 distance OF six miles. -.
A. I'LL lnducement for families and parties to
spend two months or more, have concluded to
put board down at the folio wing low rates
Board for one single month $50.
Board for two or more months $40 per month
or at that rate.
Board per week SIG.
Board per day 50 so.
Children under ten years of age and colored
servants, half price. No charge for infants or
children under two years of sge. :
- j. GOLDEN WYATT,
so Proprietor.
Sparkling Catawba Springs,
Oatawba County. North Carolina,
May 10th, 1859 } 196aIh-Sn
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF N. c.,
RALEIGH. June 81, 1869.
WHEREAS, Official information has been re.
w ceived at this Department that q vacancy
exists in the representation from the county OF
Hew Hanover, caused by the resignation of l..
G. Estes, Esq, late member Of the House of Rep
resentatives
Now, therefore, /, w. w. HOLDEN, Governor OF
the State OF North Carolina, by virtue of author
ity conferred by law, do Issue this proclamation.
ordering an election to be held at the several
places of voting in said county, on the first Thurs
day in August, for the purpose OF filling said va
cancy. 50
Done at the city of Raleigh, this 21st
IL. 81 June. 1869, ana in the SD year OF our
Independence.
IL ". W. HOLDEN. Governor.
By the Governor:
w. r. R1cHAEpsoN, Private Secretary.
june 2G 49, 20&2i-te
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From Mexico.

From Mexico.
CITY OF MEXICO, June 81.
Mariscal, Minister to Washington, will leave
here on the 25th Of July.
train between Mexico and Vera Cruz run off
the track to-day. killing twenty three persons
and wounding large number.
The new American Minister presented his cre-
dentials to Juarez to-day. Speeches were made
compH entsry to the people of both nations.
The government is short of funds and with
holds the interest on the internal debt The
salaries of officials have also been considerably
reduced.