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NAVY YARD MATTERs.-NeTy few additional
hands are being put 20 work at the Navy Yard
here now, and the number of discharges daily
6utnumber the new appointments Admiral
Dahlgren has row LAYING upon his desk over five
hundred applications for work, and in most Of
these eases strong endorsements accompany
them, making IL quite difficult task TO select
from them when new hand IL required.
There are row about one thousand men en-
plOyed in the yard, and nearly One-half of these
are employed in the construction bureau, in
making repairs on boats hauled up for that pur-
pose
The NipSie is undergoing repairs. and will be
ready Tor sea in about two weeks. She requires
sParring and new rigging.
The Kansas, third-Ciass gunbOat. is also
hauled up. and Is TO be thoroughly Overhauled
and put in order. which viii require about two
months TINE To accomplish.
To-day the boilers o.; the gTInbOat Fortune are
being removed, preparatory for general repairs.
for repairs.
The Mercury arrived here yesterday for re-
pairs.
The above are the ONLY vessels on which any
work l. being done a number of monitors are
laying here, but they are out of service. The
HeJO, fiseataIda, MantaUk, Mahapac, are
The naIne> 81 these monitors. The Primrose and
Shamokrn are also laying here, both out OF ser
vice.
a commission of the master workmen of the
Inherent shops made visit to Baltimore a few
DAYS since for the purpose OF making INQUIRIES
as to the wages paid in the private shops of that
city, and returned THURSDAY. To-day a board
~ LAVA oi4iC eLr are sittlhS to MAKE revision OF
the wages paid in the Navy Yard here which il
to be based upon these private rates. Ii is
thought that there will be quite a change made.
some classes of workmen receiving more and
some less than formerly.
On the occasion of the funeral of the late Sec
rotary Rawlins an order was given ont for the
suspension Of work on that day, but the order
was not received until the men had all left the
yard. and most Of them came to work as usual
not knowing Of the existence of the order OF
course. they were not permitted to 60 to work.
and they have since made application to be paid
for that day; the Admiral referred the case 10
the Navy Department and received a communal
cation denying their pay for that day. and refer
rlng them to the act of July IA, 1852 which
provides that no salaries should be paid To anv
employee in any of the navy-yards, except to
those designated in the estimates. All other
persons shall receive per diem compensation
for the time actually employed.
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CITY ITEMS.

THE LARGEST AND FATTEsr OYSTERS IN THr
DIsTRICT.-Harvey & Holden. 267, corner Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street, received to-day
shipment OF the finest oysters that ever were
in this market.
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ESTABLISHED 1s44.
ANDREW J. JOYCE CO.. A1R7,
CABBAGE MANUFACTURERS, &6E
ATT and 479 Fourteenth street. .SE
REPAIRING in all its branches.
AN Carriages tet for Repairs, Storage or Commits
sion sNyed.
Agents for Brewster Co., (of Broome street Fifth
avenue, New York seq eoly
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THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES of the Freedman's
Savings and Trust Company met on Thursday.
The Actuary's report for October showed the
whole amount of deposits TO be 81 $40 900 and
upward. This is invested in Government bonds.
The business of the company was shown to be
largely increasing. The deposits for the first
nine DAYS of November were s6s 900. The COM
pany expect to erect banking house this
coming spring.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-11-13

Masonic Mutual RELIEF ASSOCIATION
AT a meeting of this association, held last Tues
say evening, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year President, A. q. Adam
son; Vice President, 7. b. Campbell; Secretary,
u. y. Callahan; Treasurer. Thomas Bowling;
DirectOrs-Wm. Mertz, Richard GOOdhart, w.
Morris Smith, jos. T.. Rawlings, Robert Ball,
John A. Zoos, VIM. s. Thompson, VIM. Cam
mack, j. l. johnson, X. b. Donaldson, Z. III.
Spang, W. ii. Goods, VIM. A Yates, Nicholas
Acker, Geo. Il. Clark, j. b. Will, n. ID. Larner,
l.eorue NcGOwn-
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THE GEoGIA STATE FAIR--At half-past
2 O'Clock this morning special train, furnished
by the Orange and Alexandria road, left the
Maryland avenue depot for the Georgia State
Fair This train took along the largest number
of passengers that has left here for q long time.
The Commissioner Of Agriculture, with other
distinguished invited guests, were on a special
T1r
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BOYS IN BLUE--A special meeting Of the
Boys in Blue was held last evening at Union
League Hall; A Grant in the chair. and W. s.
Fletcher, Secretary. The chairman of the Com
mittee on Revising the Rules and Regulations,
asked for further time. and was granted until
next Thursday to report. On motion, the Com
mittee was increased to nine members, as fol-
lows; a. A Grant. j. Bell Adams, III. NJ. Knight,
NJ. Duffy, A. NJ. Bland, G. B. Fisher, T. Peck,
w. ). Fletcher, Jerome A. johnson.
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INsTALLED--The following have been in
stalled as officers of Ray of Hope Lodge No. 2
l. o. OF q. T. for the quarter ending January 81
1ss0:-W. G. T.. Charles Il. Connor; w. V. II.
Helen T. Lucas; w s., Charles Calvert; w. F. s.
James X. Knox; w. T., A. II. Shurtleff; w. NJ
Edward Waite; W. c., Mary Davis; w. e., NJ
y. Lowry; W. s., A. 8. Taylor; W. X. IL. s.
Grace Calllert; w. l.. II. s., Bruce Sotheron.
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DETER TOTANS,
Il Turner, and Dealer in
IvOR
and Manufacturer Of
BILLIARD BALLS AND CUES,
and Importer Of
BILLIARD CLOTH, CUES, LETTER CHALK,
and BILLIAD MERCHANDISE in general,
my5S Som 50 Fulton street, New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-11-13

AT THE CENTRAL DOLLAR STORE. No. .
Market Space, between Sti and 9th streets
(Pennsylvania avenue,) new goods are con
stantly received. 1861:
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THIS is TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC that Geo. Il
Wilson & Co. can sell Shoes, Boots, &c. as chea,
as any person who advertises in the Star. IA
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JUST RECEIVED, at Oak Hall, 46o eth street
opposite Post Office, twenty new STYLES of Scotch
Plaids which will be made up to order at our
usual low prices. u,l26
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OFFICE DEPOT CoNMIssARYo SrBsTsTExcEl
RICHMOND. Va. oct y. IS,a9 (
Sealed Proposals in duplicate will be received NJ
this office until II m, SATURDAY. November
q, lste, for supplying the following articles:
80 BARRELS OF EXTRA FLOUR
10 POUNDS OF BUTTER,
put M in strong tight kegs
Conditions, &C., as heretofore.
SA PORTER
nov lot Brevet MAJOR n A ga q
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trate the railroad interests of this city.
He alluded to Governor Bowie's statement that
road in the country, which he denied. The
Point of Rocks road will never be of advantage
TO this city, for the reason that it will never be
completed. We are to get no help from MARY nary
subservient to the city Of Baltimore. The
subscription asked for should be taken at once
by this city, under the proper conditions. Our
taxes are very heavy now, but by subscribing to
the aid of this road he believed they would be
less in reasonable time. He felt q little OppO-
sition to Mayor BOwen-he thought If he had
him the other night q pick and shovel, and set
them to work covering over the track Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad he would have
sSs to snS &c aas Streets road 81 had etS
Is there another town in the country that
would allow such distractions on its streets?
This corporation should pass law to fine this
stand in the streets Of Washington belonging to
that road. No man but John w. Garrett would
have the impudence to do such a thing as to OBJ
struct our streets and avenues with railroad
cars. Another humbug is the National juno
ton Railroad. To-day Tie Ereaing Star had
stated that this road was going to ask Congress
to permit them TO run down into the bowels of
the earth. He stated that the removal of the
capital was another humbug, and there was no
thing in it.
amount Of freight on coal, that it would be Y
cent per mile on the ton from Hampshire
county.
Mr. Sayles Brown made some pertinent re-
marks favoring the subscription and denouncinp
the action OF Mr.. Garrett towards this city. He
cOunseled the citizens to keep the ball i'm notion
and call upon Congress for aid this coming ses-
sion.
Mr. Pardon, after some remarks favoring the
subscription moved that the meeting adjourn as
a meeting of the two boards and resolve them
selves into meeting Of the citizens Of Washing
ton TO discuss this matter; which was done, and
Mr.. NJ. G. Emory was called to the chair, when
the question Of subscription was fully discussed
" the citizens; Judge Wright, Mr.. Frank Tay-
ior. and others participating in the debate.
| Mr.. Mckenzie stated that IL was not expected
that Washington would pay over this amount,
but merely lend its credit, issuing bonds bearing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-14
By Green IL Wise,

(Auctioneers and Real Estate Agents.
pY VIRTUE of "a decree of the Circuit Court
ID for Alexandria county, ed at N ovem-
Der term, 1867, in the suit of g. Washington VS..
Burley, Admir-, ct ais, the undersigned Com
missioner therein named will offer for sale, at
public auction, on THURSDAY, the seth day
Of September, 1869, in front of the Mayors
office, in the city Of Alexandria, 3 LOT OF
GROUND, situated and bounded as follows !;
Beginning at point Sc feet inches north of
Madison street, running thence north on Nm al
ley IL feet 10 inches wide parallel to Washing
ton street 60 feet INCHES; thence west on an N
feet; thence south on alley feet wide parallel
to Washington street GO feet inches and thence S
east in a straight line t. the beginning. Tho
said alley, lG feet 10 inches WIDE runs from
Madison street north Inore is largo quaint,
ty of STONE on said lot, which will be sold
with the premises.
TERMS-Ono-iourth cash, and tho residue
in three equal instalments, payable at =, l. an
IS months, respectively, with interest from tn @
day of sale, for which the bonds of the ,pur-
chaser, with security, are to be given, and the
title retained until the purchase money is paid
all 2S-eots GEO. w. BRENT, Com +.
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Beck, Knox ~ Kerby,

TResl Estate Agents and Auctioneers.]
TNRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
i HOUSE AND LOT ON THE EAST HssAA
SIDE OF WATER ST, BETWEEN .gsxa
DUKE AND WOLFE.--By virtue of deed
of trust from James T. Crump and wife, dated
the 10th day of October, 1867, and of record
amongst the land records of AleSandria coun-
ty, the undersigned, Trustee, will sell, by pub
lie auction, in front of the Mayor office, in the
city of Alexandria, on SATURDAY, the 2lst
of August, 1869, at l2m., the LOT OFGKOUND
on the east side of Water, between Duke
and Wolfe streets, fronting on Water st. TWEEN
ty-fve feet, and one bundred feet in depth, i'm
proved by s4leat and commodious FRAN Il
= YELLING, containing ten rooms, lately the
residence Of James L. Crump.
TERMS-One-ffth of the purchase-money TO
be paid in cash the residue in three equal in
stalments at 6, u and IL months respectively,
with interest from the day of sale; the deferred
payments to be secured by the notes of the pur:,
chaser and satisfactorily endorsed, and deed OF
trust " on the premises; the purchaser to in
sure the buildings and assign the policy to the
Trustee. Stamps and conveyances at the cost
Of the purchaser. H. ENGLiSH,
jy 20-ts trustee
@~The above sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, August 18th. aug 23-ts
E@-The above sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, the I'd day of October next,
when it will take place at the same hour and
place. aug 2S-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-14
Nv Green IL Wise,

IRsal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
COMMISSIONERS ALE.-By virtue of a
u decree of the Circuit Court Of the county
Of Alexsndris. Va, pronounced at its Noyem-
Der term. 1866. in the suit of Charles 2. Shaw
VS.. James A English, the undersigned, Com
auction, on THURSDAY, the SOth day ofSep.
tember, 1862 at u o'clock m, on the premises,
in the city of Alexandria, the large three tn
story BRICK BUILDING. now used by ksSg
the Adams Express Company, situated on the
east side of Fairfax street, between King and
Cam eron streets, fronting 2S feet inches on
Fairfax and extending back with that width
123 feet, more or less
TERMS--One-fourth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the residue in equal in
stalments at 6, IL and 18 months, with interest
from the day of sale; the bonds of the purchas:.
or, with security, 10 be taken for the deferred
payments, and the title to be retained until the
entire purchase money is paid.
.-L-. GEO. VIM. BRENT
aug 27-ts Com. of Sale.
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TREASURY CLERKS 'DocRED. The Act
ing Secretary of the Treasury to.day deducted
from the pay of twenty.six clerks of the Sec
oud Auditors Office for Sinking duty during
the month of August. In connection with this
subject, it is proper to add that the loss to the
Government during last year for neglect OF
duty By the clerks of the Treasury Depart
ment alone amounted to $4,000 per month. -
This did not include tardy arrivals aud earl y
departures daily by the clerks. but the whole
DAYS lost BY them Washington cypress.
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AUCTION SALES.
.r~> q SALE OF TIE STEAM
,EsE PROPELLER GUIDING STAR,
pIrRIJO A JInTInN

next, At the Old Foundry Wharf, at Alexsn
dris, Va, at Il O clock m, will be offered for
sale. at public auction, the steam propeller
GUIDING STAR, with all her tackle apparel
and furniture. Said steamer is in first rate or
der and condition.
TERMS-Two thousand dollars cash, to be
paid TO Messrs. L. b. ana w. Arthur Taylor {;
the residue in six and nine months, with inter;
est to be secured by deed of trust on said
steamer to the said LIB and w Arthur Taylor
sen It's JOSEPH THORNTON.
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ELECTION NOTICE.
HEADQ' RS. MILITARY COMMISSIONERS,
10th DIV. OF VIRGINIA,
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Sept. 10th, 1855

fd> Ocpss iOsu, iOV".J
In compliance with paragraph 2, special or
ders 1872, Headquarters First Military District,
dated Richmond, Va. September 7th. 1889, 3
special election will be held in and for the
county of Alexandria, Virginia, on TUESDAY,
the 18th day of September, 1869, for the pur-
pose of filling the vacancy occasioned by the
death of the Hon. James L. Close, member
elect of the House of Delegates of the General
Assembly of said State All voters who were
duly registered on the 9th day of July, 1863, or
who had established their right to vote prior to
that date by certificate or affidavit and no 9TH
ers, will be entitled to vote at this election
The polls will be opened from sunrise to sum
set as the following places: 1st Registration
District, corner Royal and Prince streets; I'd
Registration District, at the Council Chamber !;
Sd Registration District, at the Court House /;
4th Registration District,st the corner OF Prince
and Alfred streets 9Th Registration District
lst Precinct, Balls Cross Roads; ID Precinct
School House, Freedmen's Village.
S. Z. LEE,
Brew; Lit Col, U. s. A, Mil, Com,
sep 10-te 10Th Div. of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-14

ALFRED J. DECKER, ten years old, fell into
the Passaic river, at Newark, yesterday. and was
drowned. HIS father, who is bridge tender for
the Newark and New York Railroad. was turn
ing the drawbridge and saw his son fall into
the water; but as the train was approaching be
stood to bis post until the draw was arranged,
and then ran to the rescue Of his son, but it
was too late, as he had sunk for the last time.
Here is O proof that there is such thing as
deYntinn 10 dnty entirely unsel6Sh
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LORD PALMERsToN's DIARY.-The London
AthenguIu says Lord Palmerston's diary
is written in hand only little less firm and
graceful than Walpole's, but is quite as iegible.
1t is not mere record Of facts, but q gallery OF
pictures and sketches, in all of which are clear
" to be seen the style of an accomplished mas
ter. Ii is. besides, something more. A scene
between the writer, and the Duke Of Yelling
ton, when Mr.. Huskisson's dismissal or his
being retained was in dispute, is OF the very
highest and finest style OF serious comedy
graphic, dramatic, and so life like that the &C.
tors seem before us.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
EDUCATIONAL.

MISS BELLE SMITH will receive class of
M Young Girls for instruction, to commence
September 10Th Apply at 1879 King street
con r-eo2Ws
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-14

VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY FOR
Y SALE.-Pursuant to decree of tho Cir
cult Court for the county of Fairfax, in the case
Of William H. Gooding, Assignee, against ohm
Ii. Barnes ct al, pronounced at its June term,
1869, the undersigned Commissioners, will sell,
at public auction, at Fairfax Court House, on
the 10Th DAY OF SEPTEMBER next, Court
day. that valuable Mill in Fairfax CO., known
as 'tHOPE ARK MILL" located on Piney
branch, A miles from Centreville, miles from
Fairfax station, and 8 from Clifton. on the Or
ange and Alexandria Railroad, to which is at
tached THIRTY ACRES OF LAND. seven
eighths of which are in timber. The mill build
ing is SO by 20 three stories high, overshot
power, with six feet head of water 81 feet
Wheel running at present one pair of burrs.
There is also small but convenient DIV Ell
LING HOUSE near the mill, small BARN G.
and other out-buildings.. TO an enterpris;; Iii
ing man, acquainted with milling, the above
property may be made very profitable.
TERMS-Ten per cent of the purchase mon,
ey to be paid in hand; the residue in g. Y and
Is months, with interest from the day of sale;
the title of the land TO be retained and the
property liable to be resold upon default IN
either of the deferred instalments. Sale be-
tween II and 8 o'clock. W. II. DULANY.
THOS. MOORE.
TH0S. r. LOVE.
Fairfax CO., aug 1S-eots CONS. of Sale.
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DELE HAVEN INSTITUTE.
Miss f. B. CARRIER, ! Principsls.
Mice l., TERRS. HNiPo'S'

This Institution is now in successful operation
with full corps Of Teachers and Professors
1t will reopen for its eleventh annual session,
the 10Th day Of September next.
Terms moderate. Course of instruction tho
rough.
For further particulars, address either of the
Principals, No. III Queen street, Alexan dria,
Virginia. aug LII
MRS. r. A. CASTLEMAN will reopen her
INl Boarding and Day School for Girls, Alex
andria, Va, on the Goth of September.
Having removed TO n moro eligible SITUATION,
she now has large, we'll ventilated and COM
Portable School room, in one of the most pleas
ant parts Of the town.
AS heretofore, no pains will be spared to i'm
part thorough instruction in all the Engllsh
branches as we'll as the accomplishments.
Mrs Q. feels confident that she can otter rs
many advantages as any other School IN the
place, and therefore solicits a share OF pubic
patronage
Application may be made to Mrs G., at her
residence No. az 5. Washington street. or by
letter, Box 1886, Alexandria, Va. au 25-2aw4w
MISS FANNIE HUNTER, assisted by her
Nl sister, will open School on the 2lst of Sep
TENDER, at the former residence OF DE- FalrisX,
taught in the house by Professors. Having had
2 year 5 experience in teaching, they Will pledge
themselves to make every eXertion to give per-
feet satisfaction.
Pupils DESTROYS of entering will please make
application soon as possible. au l6-lm
TTNHE EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL,
Established in 1889,
Beautifully and healthfully situated three
miles west of Alexandria, Va, fits boys for bus
ness or college. Pupils received from the age
Of nine. Deductions made for ministers and
for persons sending two pupils. For circulars
addresstho Principal.
ie 4-tf Kew. VIM. F. GARDNER.
n l.. POwELLS SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
The next term of this School will begin at
the School House, on Queen, between Was h.
ngton and Columbus streets, on the 10Th of
September, 1869.
Applications for the admission OF pupils may
be made to the Principal, at his residence, cor
ner of Duke and Washington stsa
CHARLES L. POWELL, A. NJ,
jy 15-2awtf Principal.
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FANCY GOODS, &c.

HOl FOR BARGAINSi
FAVORABLE OPPORTUNITY
Bargains in Irish Linens.
Bargains in Dress Trimmings.
Bargains in Linen Towels.
Bargains in Handkcrchicf',
Bargains in Hosiery.
Bargains in Gloves.
Bargains in Hoop skirts.
Bargains in Parasos.
Bargains in Sun Umbrellas.
Bargains in Check Muslins.
Bargains in Jaconet Camhrics
Bargains in Silk Fans.
Bargains in Fancy Fans.
BARGAINS in Hair Brushes.
Bargains IN Tooth Brushes.
Bargains in Perfumery.
Bargains in Collars and Gull.
From this day until the arrival of Fall stock,
(ijth September l propose to oIer special adj
vantages TO purchasers Of the goods above spc.
cited, rs well as other goods in stock.
CHAS. w. GREEN,
sep 3--l0t Gs King street.
NHARLES W. GREEN,
6s KING STREET.
REAL HAIR REAL HART
A magnificent assortment OF
GENUINE HAIR GOODS
of every description, consisting Of
HAIR BRAIDS,
CUKLS
FRONT BRAIDS,
FRIZZES. &c.
Warranted best quality Salts faction guar
anteed, both rs to quality and price.
The large and rapidly incre easing trade tor
the above goods would indicate that the induce
ments offered are real at
CHAS w. GREENS,
sep BLOT 6S King street.
ZEPHYR WORSTED!
ZEPHYR WORSTED!
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
BEST IMPORTED!
NEW GOODSl
LARGE Stock
LOWEST PRICESl
CHAS. w. GREEN,
sep Blot 68 King street.
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THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING. SEPT. IA.
EXTRAORDINARY DEATn.-The Rangoo

EXTRAORDINARY DEATH.-The Rangoon
Gazette tells story of fisherman OF Prone,
who lately met with his death in the following
manner: He had hooked small fish, and,
wishing to free his hands for the adjustment
of his tackle, placed it between his teeth. The
fish made spring down his throat and stuck
in the gulet, detying all the 6sherman's efforts
to draw it out. He at once started for his
he dropped and died. After his death it was
back Of the fsh, and that the fshermans eff
forts to pull il out had only served to fasten
these more firmly in his throat.
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ELECTION NOTICES.

B FRANCIS L. SMITH, Jr.. will be sup
ported for the House of Delegates by
sen tie MANY VOTERS.
EE REUBEN JOHNSTON will be voted
for as the Conservative candidate for the Legis-
lature of Virginia, in place of 7. Close, decd.
sep Ste MERCHANTS.
9R-Col. CHARLES Z. STUART will be an
independent candidate for the House of Dele
gates from this county, to fill the vacancy &C.
casioned by the Death of Mr.. James T. Close
sep Ste ..s ....es l.-
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FOR SALE OR RENT
The valuable TRACT OF LAND, called
CHAMPION" in the county of Alexandria,
Va, on the Leesburg Turnpike, about miles
from Alexandria and from Washington, con-
tanning about $50 acres OF land. There is an
excellent two-story DWELLING HOUSE and
necessary out buildings on the property. 1t is
we'll supplied with water; is healthy and in q
most desirable neighborhSod. Possession Civ
en- on the 10Th of October next. For terms, &c,
apply to FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
sep 9-2awtf Alexandria, Va.