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NJ. podson, forthesundigided one-fourth
of lots Nos. z, 8, 8, 10, IL and IL, in square
No. Is. Admitted to record March %,
1869.
Deed made December 20, 1868, by
Peter Williams and wife to Theodore A.
Wallace, for 1S4 acres and perches of
land on Middle Wheeling creek. Ad-
mitted to record March %, 1869. SI.373.
Deed made March "a, 1869. by David
Armstrong aud wife, 10 Hrzrop Stewart,
for all right, title aud interest in the
mill property in Triadelphia-13 acres,
: rooas and perches. Admitted to re-
cord, March 70, 1869. $1,000.
Deed made March %. 1869, by JnG. 2.
Gilchrist and wife to Henry Seaman, for
lot No.7, in square No. 9, in GilchristIs
addition. Admitted to record March 20,
1869. 5000.
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AFTER A SwINDLER.-A New York
merchant is in this city sndeavoring to
ascertain if anybody owes him any
thing. A travelling salesman in the en-
ploy of the house few weeks ago sailed
for Europe, taking with him about S20,-
600 in money and fine lot of goods,
Before leaving, the swindler destroyed
his books and accounts, and as the firm
bad a trade in Wheeling the merchant
is now here to see if any of the former
patrons of the house are indebted to
him.
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CURIOUS QUEsTIoSs-By Rer. II, a.
Brann, D. DIN store and for sale at
No. 3 Washington Hall, where there is
also for sale everything in the way OF
Notions, Fancy Goods, Toys, Stationery
Pictures and Frames, School, Prayer and
miscellaneous Books; also, Base Balls
and Bats. Please call when you want
in this line and will sell to
you at a very small advance on first cost
Thankful for past favors, aud solicit
ing a continuance of the same, shall
endeavor to please old and new custom
ers in the future, as heretofore.
p. LoECHER.
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LEAsED.-The Sprigg House was
leased on Saturday to a gentleman from
Marietta, Ohio, whose name we did not
learn. He is a gentleman of large ex-
perienoe in the hotel business, and will
soon have this fine hotel open for the
reception of guests.
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NAsBY.-Everybody has heard of Pc
troleum V. Nasty, the Postmaster"
and tomorrow evening everybody will
be afforded an opportunity of hearing
the individual himself on the subject,
"Cursed be Canaan" The lecture will
be a novel and interesting one, and a
full house should greet the speaker,
The sale of reserved seats is now in pro-
gress at Sheib's music store. Tickets
rs cents, reserved seats 81. See adver-
tisement, and go.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

DYVIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST FROM
ID William Cloudy 20 me, bearing date the
9th of June. 1859, duly recorded in the Record
ers Office for the county Of Ohio, In book a,
folio 49, shall sell TO the best bidder, at public
auction, at the front door of the Court House
for Ohio county on SATURDAY, THE nth
DAY OF APRIL, 1869, commencing said sale
at 10 o'clock A. NJ. J the undivided half of let
numbered two hundred and four GOD and the
undivided half of the south half Of the lot num-
bered two hundred and five (205), both of which
lots, Nos. 2o4 and 2u5 are situated en- the west
side of EOff street, between First and Second
streets in that part of the city Of Wheeling
commonly called Centre Wheeling.
TRIMS Oh SALE The One-third OF the pur'
chase money in cash, and the remainder in two
equal instsllments, payable In six and twelve
months, with interest from the day Of sale
Selling as trustee, / shall convey to the pur.
chaser only such title as is vested in me by the
said deed Of trust.
JAMES S. WHEAT,
marI6-td Trustee.
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TIA
i 10 hlf ch. choice q. p Tea.
10 do do. Y. VI. do.
Is do. medium grades q. r. Asd Z. II.
10 do. Oolongs, for sAls.
MAXWELL & TINGLE
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IL Have you secured ticket for the
Concert tonight, given by the Harmo'
ME ut Turner HaIl' "Blue Monday,
the famous piece, by Kucku, with tab
ieau and "The Grave on the Heath"
Solo With tsbleau likewise, alone are
worth the price. Altogether it will be
the best concert ever given BY the Har'
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POLICE CoURT.-Only two cases were
Rp for disposal by Judge Good, Satur-
day morning. Matthew Dale for driv-
ing on the sidewalk was fined one dol
lar and costs. Charles hurry for drunk
enness was fined one dollar and costs.
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Buy
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SOCIAL MEETING. Another social
meeting will be held at the rooms of
the Young Mems Christian Association
this evening, to which all friends. of the
Association, both ladies and gentlemen,
are invited. An address will be deliv-
cred by Rev. X. V. Dodge.
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New FIRE CoMPANY.We learn that a
new independent fire company is to be
organized in the city, composed OF
the members of the Hope and
Rough & Ready Companies, who
decline connecting themselves with any
of the new organizations gotten up IN
der the recommendation OF the City
Council.
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AMERICAN WATCHEs.-Oxtoby & Duff
field, jewelers., 1O3 Main street, have
just received another lot of American
watches, which embraces every make
Also a full lot of Swiss watches, one
and eight day clocks, fine jewelry, solid
silver ware, spectacles, gold pens, &C.
See advertisement.
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PREsENTATIoN.-Sam Irwin, Esq,
presented Deputy Sergeant Joseph
Chapline, of the First Ward, with a
handsome C me last Friday, for his effici-
ence as officer of that Ward.
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FOR RENT.

u,HR LARGE AND MAGNIFICENT
building ON the northwest corner Of Main
aud Monroe streets. The whole OF n portion OF
the premises on reasonable terms For particu-
lars apply 10 ,,-or
mars ElSEmAN q AhNOLD.
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VPIANO MUST BE SOLD to close con-
signme1t. A spleudidly carved seven
octave serpentine bottom, regular retail
price sos Piano, at s425 cash. Apply
a, Sheib's Music Store.
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FOR RENT.

A TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING
n House, with four rooms kitchen and Gel
lar all in good order, situated on James street,
near the La Belle Mills. Possession given on
the frat day of April.
Inquire Of p G. GARRETT at La Belle
Mills or 10 L. G. HUGHES,
mars Real Estate Agent
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FOR RENT.

V'HE STORE ROOM No. . MONROE
i street, now occupied by Lewis, Little Co.
Also the room No. II occupied by j. e. p.
Morris, as a hardware store. Possession given
April LIST, ls6s. Enquire Of
3eC3l W. W. MILLER.
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FOR RENT.

V'HE SECOND FLOOR OF OUR STORE
j Room The floor is l2s feet long by go feet
vide. Has fine light Possession given imme-
diately A. w PAUL. & CO,
IO6 Main street, Merchants Block.
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FURNITURE FOR SALE.--We direct at
tention to the advertisement of Rev. r.
V. Dodge In another column.
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Sunday Arrivals,

Geo. II. Hebbler, Philadelphia: r, II. Browse
and wife, Grape Island, Va ! Chas. Miller, Cum.
berlaud; Capt 5. Sprague, WheeliRgi Il. Gala
gan, City; Selby Jones, City; a. 5. McKelvey,
City; Jos. I. Norton.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

MATRIMoNIAL.-Reco Woods is
sued four marriage notices during last
week.
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FOR RENT.
FOR RENT.

THAT DESIRABLE RESIDENCE, WITH
i fine garden attached, on north side of Mon
roe street, between Fifth and Sixth. For terms
&c, see GEO. ZIhMEk, or
mar5tf p KIMBERLY.
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wWhy pay high prices for foreign
wines and brandies that are probably
adulterated, when you can obtain Per-
kins.. Stern & Co.'s Pure California
Wines and Brandies, for medicinal pur-
poses. at Z. Bookings and Booking d.
Miller's.
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vBlond & Bachman have received
a fine assortment of the spring styles OF
Lasting Balmorals and Lasting Button
Caters.
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.ArrixaIs-March 27th.

Gov. Hardmau. W. Va; c. W. Watson and
wife MoundsviiIe; Chas. j. Goff, Pittsburgh
VIM. McCrery, Pittsburgh A. W. Aches3n
Washington, Pa; Jas. NJ. Baker Grafton 19 on
Doerschirk and wife, New Philadelphia, Pa;
Henry Stem, Cincinnati, O.; ). MeMeGhin' W.
va. II. G.. Brown, Baltimore, Md; +. X. Arm
strong, Philadelphia; j. N Gould, Fsirnont, w.
va; ID. AZ. Everstine, Cumberland; j. i. Proc.
tor, do; Peter Dahun, Baltimore; G. l. Putnam
and wife, Mobile, Ala j. L. Helt, Cincinnati,
o.; Jos K. Mann, Baltimore, Nd Jas. Molten
ry Philadelphia; j. S. Gray, Bellair, o.; j. L.
ffoot,. NJ,
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Tuesday, the 3Oth day OF
MARCH A ID 1860.

The following described piece OF parcel of
ground, that is to say Lot numbered siIty-One,
situate on the west side Of Main street, in that
part Of the city Of Wheeling called North
Wheeling except twelve feet off the north side
Of said lot numbered siIty-one, which was con
Book a, page 52s.
Terms Of sale-Cash.
Selling az trustee, shall convey only such ii
tie az is vested in me BY virtue of said deed o
trust. GEORGE ". JEFEERS,
febIs.td Trustee.
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EGO to Graves, No. 30 Monroe
street and buy yeur Wall Papers aud
Borders, where you will find the largest
and cheapest stock in the city. Palm
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From ]. f. Cox, Esq.

HopGKNvIILR, LARUE COUNTY, KY,
Marsh %, 1865. )
VIII. WALKER, ESQ;
DEAR SIR-Fsr enc year previous to my meet;
ing YOU at Grayson Springs last August, had
been subject to Fever and Ague Chills, ana al
yonr sngSestion used yoaT Tonic sitters freely
kSfore nv chill day, and have not had chill
since and have enjoyed uninterrupted good
health your hlehu' ~ coxy
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FOR RENT.

NE WHEELING ISLAND, A BRICK
~ House with three Rooms and Kitchen
For particulars inquire Of
THEODORE FINK.
WHEELING, March 9, 1869. mars-lU
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EFYour

S~Partridge is always prepared to
make all kind of pictures, and is offer,
ing great Inducements in Albums,
Frames, &c, &c.
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EAt .TrEg nAInAg

rFine French Lasting Button and
Lace Caters, at Blond & Bachman,s'
corner sprigg alley and Main street.
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wDon't fail to look over the large
stock of Ladies', Misses and Children's
wear, at 10Y, and compare prices with
those Of the leading Shoe firms.
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RFor anything and everything in
the way of Boots or Shoes, go to Blond
& Bachman's
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w In store Bucksta, Tubs, WAsh boards
BrOoma Esssnos Coffee, Extract Loguood, Ma
der. Indigo, CspperAs Elus YltriSl. Alum. Pep
Per, Allspios, Cinnamon, ButtasEs, Cloves. Ma.
tzrd, Ginger. BioArb. soda, Sal Soda. Rabbits
Soap, Coffats'E Soaps German Soaps FasDI
soaps, CaBAlss, Mould and Star, COnnsBtrAtea
Lys wiRdsW Glass, Lad, Shot, Qua Caps, Pew.
der, Cotton Yarn. Cotton and FlAI TSiBss.
CaBdls Wick, Batting Wrapping Paper &c.
MAXWELL 4 TLh0LE.
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OUR STOCK OF GOODS -
" large and assortnsnt eompeb u al
hFannhsa. City - well - country dessrs sfs
respectfully invited 10 give ~ call
MT NAxWELL a TTEGLE.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. fol-
lowing is a list of real estate transfers
entered in the Recorders Office of Ohio
county, for the week ending March 81,
1869:
DEEDS IN FEE.
Deed made April IL, 1868, by Isaac H.
Matthews and others to Mary Elizabeth
and Emma Vance for lot No. "a in Tria-
delphia. Admitted to record March 20,
1869. $3.50.
Deed made March 20, 1869, by J. P,
Gilcbrist aud wife TO Jerome b, Hine,
for lot No. III in square No. 8, W. Gil
christ's addition. Admitted to record
March -, 1869. $500. .,
Deed made March 20, 1869, by Alex j.
Cecil, Administrators of Morgan Nelson,
deceased, to A. J. Hosenfeld for the
south half of lot No. 100, Market street,
5th Ward. Admitted to record March
p. 1869. $3.50
Deed made March Is. 1869, by B. NJ
Evft and Adams and L. NJ. Dodson 10
Jubu Butt field and W.D. English, for
the undivided one-half of lots Nos. 3, 6
aud Is. in square No. Is, (fOr plat see
deed book No 81, page 42U.) Admitted
to record March -, 1859.
Deed made Match Is, 1869, Wy W. d.
English ard W fe to B. NJ. Enf, for the
undivided one. fourth part of lots Nos
Z, 8, 9, 10, IL and II, in square No 10
Admitted 10 record March -, le69.
Deed made March 10, 1869, by John
Butterfeld and wife to Adams ana 1
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YELoClPEDE SCHOOL.-ln another
column it will be seen that velocipede
school has been opened in the old City
Hall, upper end of the Second Ward
Market House. The price of admission
is low, and with an additional small sum
you can ride the "masheen." 1t has
been open for the past week, and has
proved quite a success, as we'll as a SEN
sation. 1t is said to be healthy exer-
else, and Truly delightful to those who
have accomplished the fascinating art
We advise all our young men who want
to be considered in the fashionable ring
to go and try the Velocipede.
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RBalmOrals B,lmorals Balmorals
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wLasting Lasting LASTING
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wNo. 1875, No. l35, No. lS5
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incorporated 1888.
Wheeling Savings Institution.

Wheeling Savings Institution.
ORcs No p Moaroe street
NFONEY RECEIVED on DEPOSIT, IN :.
MI terest paid on Special Deposits, Notes and
Bills Discounted, Exchange Bought and Sold,
Collections made on al points. In order 70 meet
4 want that has lOEg been felt in this osmmuni-
tv this InstitntiOn viii receive on wednesday
and Saturday Afternoons, between the aOurs Of
two and four O'Clock, deposits Of any sun Of
money frsm one dollar and upwards, on which
interest viii be paid.
GEO. MENDEL, President
DIRECTORS:
Alex. LAughliu, A PANEL,
John McLue, Jr, Alex Rogers,
Morgan l.. Utt, James Paul,
Alex j. Cecil james Reel
octI7-Iy &C. QUAERIER Treasurer.
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TRUSTEES SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF A DE q ID OF
ID Trust, executed to me by John A. A, Z.
Elliot aud Louisa his wife, dated the 18th day OF
February, A. D., 1859 and of record in Deed
Book No. 50, page 49,, in the Recorders Office OF
Ohio county, State of West Virginia, l viii sell
at public auction at the front door Of the Court
Housa Of Ohio county on
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ATLANTA, GA, January 1858.
W. II. WALKER, Esq:
DEAR SIR hereby certify that have used
walkers Tonic Bitters, aud as tonic thev can
not be surpassed. recommend my Southern
friends to use them they will invigOrate aud
give new life. Respectfully, &c,
MRS. A. NJ. MEEKER.
LOUISVILLE March % 1865.
w. II. WALKER, ESQ:
DEAR SIR-We have used your Tonic Bitters
with great satisfaction, and can recommend
them for their great medicinal qualities, and
also a. an agreeable inyigorating beverage and
superior tonic.
c. Chamberlin, K. L Huffman
Vene p. Armstrong a. j. Mitchell,
Miller Stewart G. J. Walton,
James Kennedy J. b. Walker,
Vim. GAY j. NJ. D'nCan,
Philip Speed, c n. Warren,
r. l. Post Thomas Stee'e,
r. H. Crump, D. A. johnson,
Geo. d. Prentice, 1sham Henderson,
VIM. f. Hughes.
Walkers Tonic BITTERs are known to the
Faculty, and are not a PNTENr medicine, and
are endorsed By eminent Phys clans, Ministers
aud others.
W. q. WALKER, Sole Prop'r,
LOUISVILLE, Ky.
mar27
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exporters, Porters' Porters'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-05

ANOTHER JUNCTION RAILROAD COMPANY
Mr.. Van Wrinkle introduced in the Senate yes
terday bill to Incorporate the Junction Rail
road Company of Washington, 1t names
Samuel NJ. Shoemaker, Henry Lemkin, VIM.
B. Webb, Frederick B. Mcguire, Thomas s;
Moore, j, Dean Smith, Oscar A. Stevens, and
w. jackson Phelps as corporators, with power
to construct railroad or railroads within the
District of Columbia over the following routes,
avenues aud streets, but so as not to alter the
present grade without the consent of the prop
er authorities, to wit :-COmmenclng at a
point southeast of the Capito, at the intersec,,
ton of Georgia and Virginia: avenues, and
thence over aDd along Virginia avenue to
Maryland avenue, and over and along Mary
land avenue enthusiastically to the Potomac
river, and over and across said river by bridge,
so as not to obstruct navigation, to the Virgin
la boundary liue &c.
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THE EINTRACHT. The entertainment given
by the Eiotracht, at their rooms in Washington
Hail. last night, was of the most recherche
character, and afforded uualoycd pleasure to all
who were so fortunate as to have tickets OF ad-
mission. The farces and vaudevilles produced
were rendered with spirit and in excellent style,
an conduced very much toward the amusc-
ments of the evening, and too much praise
cannot be awarded to the amateur actors, in
Guiding, of course, the members of the Columbia
Turnverein, of Washington, who were present.
After the theatrical representations the benches
from the exhibition hall were removed, and the
assembled company whiled many hours away in
the enjoyment OF the dance.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL pIsPATOHEsTO THEGAZETTE
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb 5.-The Reconstruction
Committee met this morning, when Judge
Jefard, of the High Court of Appeals of Mis-
sissippi, moderate Radical, appeared, and
asked to be heard, but the committee decllned
to hear him, suggesting, however, that he could
file printed briet. The committee then ad-
journed until tomorrow.
The sub committee were engaged IN the con-
sderation of applications for removal OF dlsa-
biIities, but only acted on such as were not
contested.
Judge Underwood has acknowledged the
service of the writ Of prohibition from the Su-
preme Court, and the case is to come up on
Friday next on its merits The case involves
the right Of Underwood to nullify the decisions
of the State judges, on account Of incligibillty
of the latter under the l4th amendment.
In the Senate, to day, among the petitions
presented was one for Constitutional Amend
ment recognizing God.
A resolution was introduced for night sessions
at which the Suffrage Amendment now pend
ing shall be considered.
la the House Of Representatives Mr. Bout
well, from the Judiciary Committee, reported
bill to secure to Admiral Farraguts force
prize money for the capture of New Orleans.
The bill allows any u. S. District Court to
take cognizance of suits for the recovery of
such prize money. An Intellectual attempt was
made to take up the bill for equalizing natura
lization throughout the United States.
The Naval Appropriation bill was made the
special order for Monday next.
The House has refused to refer the question
of the eligibility Of negroes to the judiciary
Committee and a resolution has been lost d.
recting the Judiciary Committee to inquire
whether any additional legislation is necessary
in order to bring the question OF negro eligi-
blity before the Supreme Court, at its present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-02-05

ALEXANDRIA DRAMATIC ASSOCIATION. -
The Alexandria Dramatic Association, at the
request ola large number of citizens, have con-
sented to repeat on Saturday to- morrow
night, at Liberty Hall, the entertainment OF
Monday last, with the substitution OF Paddy
Miles Boy Tor the Irish Lion, for the benefit
of Mount Vernon Division, Sons of Temper
auce. Since the last representation. the hall
has been renovated. and its appearance con-
sideraby improved by the removal of the bal
cony boxes aud the addition of new scenery
See advertisement in another column.
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RIVER NEws.-Owing to the high wind
prevailing from the Northwest, the tide in the
Potomac was very low this morning-so low as
to prevent the arrival here, from Georgetown,
on her way to New York, of the steamer r..
G. knight, as the channel above the Long
Bridge was almost bare of water. The steam
barge Guiding Star and long boat, with wood,
have been blown ashore near the half way
tree" between this city and Washington
Capt. Gray, of tho Martha Washington,
which has been aground in Occoquan bay for a
week past, has arrived up with n load Of spokes.
The steamer Wawaset has been chartered by
the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas Rail
road to bring the freight that has accumulated
at Washington, since the accident to the rail-
road bridge across the Potomac, to this city,
and Yesterday evening arrived here with nine
car loads. Oysters still continue plentiful, and
retail at the dock at from fifty cents to $3.50
per bushel.