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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

1t will require an attentive examination of
good map to understand the localities of the
movements of the French and the Prussians,
and to draw correctly such differences as are
properly deducible from the position of tie
cont estaDts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The Free Methodists, sect entirely distinct
from the Methodist Episcopal Church, have
published long manifesto of their tenets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The people of France are now realizing some
of the bitter experience of war of invasion
similar to that which the people of the South
ern States of America suffered for four long
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The Postmaster General has decided that
samples OF molasses, no matter how securely
put up in walls or packages, cannot be sent by
mail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

In the enumeration of the candidates ior
Congress from this district, published in tic
Fredericksburg Herald, there is, to our knowl
edge, a, lease one too many.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The colleges in Virginia arc as follows:
University OF Virginia, at Charlottesville;
Washington College at Lexington; Virginia
Military Institute also at Lexington Rich
mond College, in Richmond Randolph Macon
College, at Ashland; Roanoke College, at So
lem; William and Mary College, at Williams
burg Hampden Sidney College, near Prince
Edward Courthouse; Union Theological Semi
nary, near the former; Emory and Henry Col.
lege, iu Washington county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The Radical Convention OF the Fifth Con
gressional District of Nd, including the coun.
ties of Prince Georges, Charles, &c., have
nominated John A. Gary, for Congress, from
that diafriet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

Four signal officers, for the observation of
storms and signaling the same across the coun.
try for the information of farmers, have oil
ready been assigned to duty along tho valley of
the upper Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
BY Beck, Knox & Kerby,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.]
ER'S SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE.-By virtue of Lecree of the Coun-
ty Court OF Alexandria county, pronounced at
its June term. 1869, in the chsncery suit of John
Howell vs.. William Fl. Shirley, the undersign-
ed, Commissioner appointed by the said Decree
will offer for sale, by public auction, at Alex
sndra city, in front of the Mayors office, on
SATURDAY, the oath day of Septemo Der, 1870,
at - o'clock M, the undivided one twelfth in
terest Of the said William Il. Shirley in the
HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND on the &s3f
east side of Washington street, between -1l4
King and Prince streets, in the city of Alexan-
dria. numbered ID.
TERMS--One third of the purchase money
in cash the residue in two equal payments at
six and twelve months the deferred payments
to be secured by the purchasers bonts, with
good surety, and q retention Of the title to the
property sold until the purchase money shall
have been paid. Stamps an. deeds TO be paid
for by purchaser. D. l.. SMCOT,
aug 29-.s Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The Richmond Wing says:-Virginia is
abundaptly supplied with institutions of earn-
ing, male and female, including colleges,
schools Of a high grade and those for younger
pupils. Much ofthe best and most cultivated
talent of our State is now employed in this
most useful and honorable department Of labor.
We think it may be safely said that our educa
tional advantages are greater than at any form
er period. There is scarcely community that
does not enjoy the advantages of schools of a
high order. Many of the best educated and
trained young ladies and gentlemen are devot-
ing themselves to teaching, as the profession OF
their lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
AUCTION SALES.
By Beck. KnOx q Kerby.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE-By virtue of decree of the Cir
cult Court Of Alexandria county, Va, pro.
nounced at its May term, 1870, in the suit of
James Mcdowell vs.. Sarah Grady and others,
the undersigned, Commissioners appointed by
the said decree, will offer for sale, BY public
auction, on the premises, on THURSDAY, the
18th day of September. 1870, at IL o'clock m,
in parcels suitable for building purposes, LOT
OF GROUND with the improvements thereon,
lying partly in Fairfax county and partly in
Alexandria city, at the southwest intersection
of Gibbon and Henry streets extended: Inc
said lot fronts one hundred and twenty ieet on
Gibbon street.
TERMS-One tenth of the purchase money
in cash; the residue in three equal payments
at six, twelve and eighteen months; the defer,
red payments to bear interest aud to be secured
by the purchasers bonds, with good surety.
and retention of the title to said land until
the purchase money shall have been paid
Costs of stamps and conveysnces to be paid by
purchaser. ALBERT STUART,
d. L. SMOOT,
aug E9-ts Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

A dispatch from Fulda, Hesse Cassel, Ger.
many, via, London, states that ''thc Conference
of Bishops has closed, and they will rea+s:m
bic on notice of Bishop Hefel or Bishop Rot
tcrberg. 1t was unanimously resolved never
to submit to the action If the E:umenical
Council on tue question o! intalIlbi:;ty. The
faculty at Frbengcn aye in accord. AZ
meeting OF professors at Nomberg it was re-.
solved to protest formally against the doctrine
Of absolute spiritual power and Of Papa! infal.
libility."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

MRS. G. L. SIMPSON,
N No. 125 King street,
Will open on Monday. September 9TH. q do.
psrtment for LADIES and CHlLDREN'S
ER.CLOTHING.
All kinds will be kept constantly on hand
and made to order ut shortcs! notice.
Infants Wardrobes made TO order
Also oil kinds Of Stitching Fluting, &c done
promptly.
ean
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

BUSINESS ON TIE g. Il o. CANAL is not very
scLivo Che receipts Of tolls at Georgetown for
august were S. 100, which, however, afford no
adequate idea of tho trade, since most of the
tolls are paid at Cum berland. The arrivals
past week 172, ten OF dozen Of which brought
iron, brick, stone, wood, peaches, grain, &C.,
the rest having been coal laden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
WHITTLESEY,
u. s. COM SSION ER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
BANkRUPrCY.
Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law SO that nearly al parties can be discharged
from their debts unobstructed by the fifty per
cent clause, so.called, another opportunity Of
fers to secure the benefits of this most effective
and permanent measure Of relief The above
named will make bankrupt business specially;
will procure discharges on the most moderate
terms, and transact all business in that line at
prices which cannot fail 10 be satisfactory. Be-
ing U s. Commissioner, he will endeaver to
visit tho different counties on court days, md
thus save parties the trouble and expense of
several trips to Alexandria in beginning and
proceeding with their cases. Discharges can
be obtained here before Register Hill as prompt
~ as in Richmond or elsewhere and q. much
less expense to parties 1t may be added that
the Bankrupt act, in connection with the
Homestead exemption, which it is now beloved
will be secured to the bankrupt under the bank.
rupt law. is the only real relief now offered to
pArti s struggling in the hopeless bondage of
old debts. Address personally or by leltor OF
No. II south Royal street, Alexandria. Lyle ~
III OSIEKY DEPARTMENT.
have now on hand large and complete MS
scrtmcEt Of FOREIGN HOSIERY, compris-
ing all grades OF the best English, German and
French manufacture. Although these goods
have advanced materially in consequence OF
the war in Europe l an still offering to my
retail trade all goods in this line at the remark
ably low prices which have proven so attractive
to nv customers. CiIAS. W. GREEN,
sap GO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
90 n "a EssCiAf..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sept. 3.-The mar
ket for w heat is dull and heavy; offerings Of
24e6 bushels red with sales at l2o, l27, 100 and
1876; small offerings of white, but no sales re-
ported, Corn is dull, and the market may be
quoted &c off; offerings of 804 bushels white
and mixed, with sales at 1C5, Ryeis unchanged;
sales of Is bushels at 1913. Oats are dull Of
ferings of 1895 bushels with sales ct IS, 81 end
42-frst figures for very infer or,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

GEonasTow MARKET, Sept. 2-;Receip:s
Wheat on Change during the week amounted
10 $4,000 bushels, all Of which WAS taken By
mlllers Tho evident tendency Of tho msrke
is downward, owing to the limited demand fol
Flour in this anal other markets Corn show:
81 slight advance and considerable inquiry j:
made for Oats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The Richmond Enquirer says in answer to
the charge that Virginia lands are held at 200
high price :-"There are thousands OF farms
for sale in Virginia We have had opportu-
mites for ascertainiug prices, and We have
scarcely, 10 a single instance, mot with owners
who asked moro than their land was worth,
In truth, in most cases, not more than half of
the real value was asked" The Winchester
Sentinel adds: This is certainly true Of such
lands as have been sold in tho Valley. With
climate and soil certainly equal, if not superior
to, Pennsylvania, our lands sell for less than
one half.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

RoBBERY.-We mentioned yesterday, the
robbery of the safe of the Methodist Book
Concern in New York. the Herald Of that
city says that the safe was emptied of every
thing of negotiable value, including service
of silver plate belonging to the Rev. Mr. De
pew, and other articles of silverware, the
properly Of clergymen who had used the facili
ties offered by the two large safes as sort Of
safe deposit. Not only silver ware was left in
this place of supposed security, but money
and bonds in large amounts. Some small
wallets containing the savings of lifetime of
frugality and economy by humble parish
preachers and others, and larger ones were
well filled with the surplus accumulations of
fortunate and fashionable preates. Such of
the bonds as were registered wero quietly
thrown on the floor, and those which were
payable to bearer were Invariably removed.
The largest single loser is one of the secretaries
of the missionary board.
The money of the society was deposited in q
different place, and that of the book concern
was in safe in another part of the building.
1t is therefore only individuals who lose now,
though that loss be almost irreparable to them
and sweeps away the savings of the best part
Of their lives.
The rather strange circumstance Of the de-
probation is, that the safes were in nowise in-
jured but were opsned by keys, and. as they
were fitted with combination looks to open
them, the thieves must have obtained the
combination numbers or characters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

A box containing quantity of gold coin, OF
on old date was, unearthed by laborcr who
was digging upon the site of the old Fountain
Inn Hotel, in Baltimore, yesterday. The value
of tho coin is estimated at $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET, Sept. ! -
T he market at Drovers' Rest to day WAS quito
lively, everything offered having been disposed
o., with - slight advance in prices. We quote:
425 head OF Cattle at 4 50aS7 per 100 lbs gross !;
go Sheep end Lamb. Bass each Cows and
Calves 3OaSG0.- Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
" King George G., H., Aug.

4 OF I I'VE,
" King George G. H., Aug. ], 1870
TO tho creditors of the estate of Nicholas Cues
enberry, decd. and all others concerned:
You are hereby notified, that in pursuance Of
decree of the Circuit Court of King George
county, rendered on the 23d day OF March,
&C, in suit in chancery depending in the
said Court between Elizabeth r Quesen berry,
plaintiff and Mary l.. Quesenberry snd others.
defendants have appointed TUE-DA 7, the
9th day of September next, at my office, for
certsining the amount OF debts due by the as
tate Of the said Nicholas Quosenberry, dec d.,
and for receiving proof of the same, at which
time and place you are required to attend.
Given under my hand, Us Commissioner of
tho Circuit Court of King George county, the
Wy ~ w. WIN. 5. BROWN.
King Geo CO., Va , aug 6-1aw4w
VTIRGINIA, to wit In the County Court
v Of Fairfax county, August Rules, 1870:
b. S. Cawood against james w. Corey and
Charlotte E. Corey, his wiio, and Curtis Bur.
ton In chancery.
Mem The object Of this suit is to attach the
interest of the defendants, James w. Corey and
Charlotte E. Corey, in and TO Il lot Of land at
Herndon, Fairfax county, Virginia, containing
two thousand feet. being the same lot of land
conveyed by SAID James w. Corey to Curtis
Burton in trust for Charlotte E. Corey, the wife
of the said James W. Corey, to pay plaintiff the
sum Of S1O7.28, with interest from the 9Th of
November, 1859.
1t appearing by affidavit filed that the said
James w. Corey and Charlotte 4. Corey, his
wilc, are non residents OF this State it is order
ed that they appear here within one month al
ter due publication hereof and do WHIT is ne
cessary TO protect their interests. a copy, teste:
F. y. k1CHARDSOS. CPk
Moore, y. q. aug l5-law4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

GroEuErowN FLOUR INsPECTIoN.--The in
spcctions Of Flour for the month Of August
were: Family 1902 bbls; Extra 1865; Super
row 1876, and Rye AZ. Total IL, Alb bbls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The force of assistant assessors of Internal
Revenue now employed for the District of Co.
lumba will be reduced ope-third on the lst
proximo, thus leaving but six to transac: the
revenue business for Washington, Georgetown,
and the county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1870
THE EUROPEAN WAR NEWS continues to be

THE EUROPEAN WAR NEWS continues to be
rs vague and contradictory as ever, interspers'
ed with foolish ''rumors' Of the insanity of
King William, death of Napoleon, &c. Baz.
aine is reported by Belgian dispatches to have
successfully attacked the Prussians Wednesday
and Thursday, and forced them to retreat upon
the frontier. A London dispatch reverses the
statement, and asserts that Bazaine has been
compelled to retreat under the guns of Metz.
In Tuesdays battle between the forces of the
Crown Prince and MoMahon the Prussisns
claim to have captured twelve guns and some
thousand prisoners In Wednesdays battle,
between the same forces, the French claim to
have captured thirty guns and many prisoners.
Concerning tho battle of Thursday the dispatch
OF the King of Prussia claims that the Prus-
sian forces were advancing VIGOROUSLY, and
that at three o'clock in the afternoon the
French were almost entirely driven into Sedan.
A dispatch published 10 Paris journal, how
ever, and purporting to come from the Empe-
ror, at McMahon's headquarters, dated Thurs
day evening, laconicsly announces that "all
goes wonderfully we'll Our plans all succeed"
A great battle 10 the forest of Argonne was re
ported yesterday, but no particulars arc given.
1t is positively stated in Paris that communi-
cation has been opened between Bazaine and
McMahon.
P. s. The European dispatches, this even
ing, arc OF most interesting and exciting
character, bringing the intelligence of the
capitulation of Sedan, and the surrender OF
the Emperor and the French forces that were
under the command of Marshal Mcmahon,
who, it is reported, was wounded 10 Thurs
days battle. Thus the war, which has been
in progress for little over month, will be
brought to speedy termination, and procla-
nation of peace may be soon expected. The
conditions will be looked for with great interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
$l7,152,069 90

The above does not include payments made
on account of interest and principal of the
public debt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
TOSIERY DEPARTMENT.

ITAIR WORK
FRlZZlES, CHIGNONS. SWITCHES,
CURLS, &c.
i;cceivcd this day the largest stock Of REAL
ami HAIR WORK ever offered
in this city. consisting of Chignons, Curls,
switches, Frizzies, sc, Of every shade. style
and price An examination from the ladies is
solicited G.. q. BERRY,
augS ~ hlng street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

WASHINGTON & OHIO RAILRoAD.-The
location has been completed to the outskirts of
Winchester. From point three miles below
town, on the Helms mill road, two lines we're
run. The first strikes the Valley turnpike
near Hahp's mill, about mile south Of the
corporation. The other leads directly to town.
Both profile and alignment are extremely
favourable. Nearly two miles in distance is
gained from the surveys of last year. The dis
lance from the Shenandoah to Winchester is
but little over twelve miles. or less than hun
dred yards over an absolutely straight line.-
At the Opequon and the liver there are short
ascsnts coming west, of seventy nine feet to the
mile but with these exceptions the line is
practically level. The grading, too, will be
extremely light.
Chief Engineer Blythe came up on MONDAY
evening to examine the location near town and
to ascertain on what route the citizens would
have the road enter and pass through the place,
This settled, as We cannot doubt it soon will
be, little delay is anticipated in placing the
work under contract. It is contemplated, We
understand, to cross the mountain, for short
distance at the summit by means of Us. Two
or three of these reversed curves will be enough.
The distance from Winchester to Washing
ton, or Alexandria, will be about seventy four
miles, eleven less than by Point of Rocks and
the Metropolitan railroad. We shall then be,
within two miles, as near Baltimore via Wash
ington as via the present route direct Win.
chester Ne7CS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

A meeting of the Stockholders Of the Valley
Railroad was held at Stanton on Tuesday,
when Colonel Hartman declining reelection as
President. General Lee was unanimously elect
ed to fill the place. The salary was fixed at
$4,000 per annum. A preliminary organization
was formed by the election of eight Directors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

Specializing upon what will be the future I
France, if Prussia, in the present contest
should be completely successful, and be able 10
dictate terms OF peace, by demanding the &C
QUESTION of French territory, and the deposi-
ton of Napoleon, the Baltimore Gazette asks,
is it certain that the neutral Powers Will coz
sent to the ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF France, and the
consequent further territorial ACKNOWLEDGMENT
of Prussia? In respect, also, to tho deposition
of Napoleon, the great difficulty would be to
find SOLE one to put on tho vacant throne
The choice lies between tho Empire, constitu
tionsl monarchy, and Republic"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
Fires.

A telegram from Constantinopo states that
the seaport town Of SalnSOun, in Asia Minor,
has been destroyed by fire. Twenty-Five hun
drcd houses and and six churches arc IN ashes.
Many lives were lost and the inhabitants arc
suffering terribly for want OF food and shelter
Another conhagraton il reported in lcnldye,
Mae The extent OF the damage is un-
known.
A fro in Lynchburg on Friday DESTROYED the
large tobacco warehouse occupied by John II.
Flood and james D. Holt l. Co., anil the
female seminary of Robert l.. Brown, the
largest building in the city. Loss $50 001.
The WOODEN mill OF Birkhc!d Il Co., near
Beverly, New Jersey, was destroyed !'y tire On
Wednesday. The proprictor5 lost S2j, 900 Oh
tho stock and ST. 900 on the building. ln>nr
ancc $35, 900
There we're sixly-!our fires in New FORK in
August, one fourth OF which were caused by
kerosene accidents. The total loss was $50, 600.
\ VERY LAUGIIABLE correspondence occur
red short time siGcc, which serves 70 show
one of the annoyanccs to which the President
of the United States is subjected. i luan in
one Of the Western States wrote to President
Grant that be had recently secured valuable
patent, but that being without means iic YVES
unable to bring out his invention, AID he ap.
pcaled 20 him TO loan him the money necessary
for that purpose. Whoever opened the I'rcsi-
dents mail read as far as the word ratcnt, and
then Endorsed the letter: "hc$pcclul'y re
ferrcd to the Secretary Of the Interior. 1t
the Interior Department it went through the
same process. and vas Respectfully referred
to the Commissioner OF Patents" who, not
having any one to send it on to, was Obliged to
read the whole letter. when the object OF the
writer was discovered. The cpistle was started
up the ladder Of Respectfully returned" with
an endorsement that the commissioner saw no
reason why the President should loan the mon
ey il he was so disposed, Lut he would rcc,m
mend that he take some other security jor it
than the patent Wash. Req.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03

The payments made by the Treasury De-
partment during the month Of August, were as
follows:
Civi, judiciary and miscellaneous $5,347 1856 81
War Department 3,l8l, 240 Ga
Navy Department 2,O65, 977 SO
Interior, Indian and Pensions 6,557, 466 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-03
CITY ITEMS.

Gsg- The largest cheapest and most complete
assortment OF CLoTRIEG is to DO found at
BLoEDHE1M's
sap2 Corner King and Fairfax sts
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1870-03-18

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mail. Also Small Fruits, Plants, Bulbs, alr
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lbs. Early Rose Potato, prepaid, for 81
Colossal Asparagus, 50 per 100; S25 per
1000, pripaid. New hardy fra grant ever
blooming Japan IIoneysuckle, SO cts, each,
prepaid. True Cape Cod Cranberry, for
upland or lowlard culture. 81 per 100, pre-
paid. with directions. Priced Catalogue to
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OIL commission.
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