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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

REMARKs.-1he Flour market opened heavy
for the week, and the receipts, though moder-
ale, have been in excess of the demand, which
is confined to the local trade. The stocks on
hand are large, and holders evince some an1-
iety to sell, but do not care to force the market
at lower figures than our quotations. The stock
of Family Flour is lsl GO, and except for choice
and we'll known brands, the market Is very
dull; low grades of Family are difficult to
move. Extras are in full supply; choice brands
sre in moderate request, while medium and
low grades are dull. Supers hsve been in bet.
ter request, and the stock has been reduced;
there is a fair iobbing demand, though we have
no change to note in our quotations. We note
sales Of $50 bbls mixed brands Extra at Sc, and
100 bbls Supers at SIS. and reviee quotations as
follows: Family 7 to 81 20, choice S.; Extras
S 30 to S. ~; Supe1s 487 TO SIS u. The mar.
ket for Wheat is unchanged prime samples
continue in active request, while medium and
low grades are dull offerings of 1899 bushels
white and red, with sales Of the latter at los for
inferior, and 100. 1873, 1875, 1876, 1873, 40, l45 and
l46 for fair to prime. Corn is active at an ad-
vance; offerings of 1850 bushels mixed and vel.
low, with sales Of the former at 60, o5, 66, Ct
and IS offerings Of 1872 bushels white, with
sales of river 1T 10. Rye is steady offerings
light, and sales at 80. Oats are active and
firm offerings of go bushels, with sales at 4S
ads. Dressed Hogs are lower We note sales at
8ss9. Other articles are unchanged.
BALT1MoRE CATTLE MARKET, December 10.
Beef Cattle-Prices to-day ranged as follows:
Best Beeves At 6 50a$7 rs generally rated first
quality at o 50a$6 so; nelium or good fair
qua ity at 4 25aS5 60; ordinary thin Steers,
Oxen and Cows at 8 50aS4 inferior and lowest
grades of Cattle 8 25s$3 50-genersl average of
the market to-day S.; extreme range Of prices
3 25aS7 Is. Most of the sales were from s rs to
S. rs per 100 lbs. e. ssf
Sheep-We quote at A to, 64c per ID gross. as
10 quality. Stock Sheep in demand.
hogs-The receipts during the past week
have been about equal to the demand, and we
note but little change in prices. Therei is moth
ing doing except by the butchers, packers being
unwilling to operate at present prices. We
quote at CASE 50, the bulk of ssles being at 9 25
s$9 373 per 100 lbs net, as to quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16
CITY COUNCIL.
oFF1CrAL p RoCEEDINGs.
COMMON COUNCIL.

= COMMON COUNCIL. "
At an adjourned meeting Of the Common,
Council, held Doc ember l4tb, 1870, there were
present John b. Smoot, esq, President, ana
Messrs. ShinE, Wheat, Nesle, LAWSON Water,
man, Price, Portner, Massey. Evans, Dyson and
The President having stated that the meeting
was for the purpose Of considering the report OF
the committee to whom had beer, referred the
application Of the AIeI1ndris and Fredericks-
burg Railroad for q right2of- way through the
city; 80
Mr.. Massey moved that the report be read,
and that any citizen of AleIandriai present who
desired it, be invited to-e1press bis. opinions
upon the subject, and his motion was adopted.
The original application for the right OF way
presented by R. Johnston, with the report upon
the same made to The Board of Aldermen, was
read, and the invitation to gentlemen not mem-
bers OF the Board to express their opinions hav-
ing been accepted, remarks upon the subject
we're made by Msssrs. 4. a.. Miller, J. s..
French; c: r. Suttls. C.. e. Stuart, and by
Aessrs. Smoot and Massey. but without srriv:
ing at any definite conclusion,
On motion Of MIR. Massey the Council ad.
journed.
Teste: HAROLD SNOWDEN. CTk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16
n

FxTRA FAMILY BACON, SAUSAGE
d AND MINCE MEAT, &c.
10000 lbs choice FAMILY BACON, of my
own curing, consisting of Hams, Shoulders,
Sides and Breast Pieces. ~
MINCE and SAUSAGE MEAT, prepared
by myself with the greatest care.
Also choice SPICED BEEF ROUNDS, with
q largo supply of pure LEAF LARD OK expressly
for family use, put up in jars, kegs and drkins,
OF various sizes. together with q full supply of
FINE FAMILY GROCERIES,,
consisting in par. of Teas, Coffee, Sugar, Cur.
rants, Ralsin., Citron, &c, with q constant sup
ply Of prime ROLL SUTTER, and 8 fine stock
of choice WINES and LIQUORS.
For all of which, if you want to be pleased IN
quality and price, call on
SAM'L. j. REED,
dec Is IA south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

The failure of Governor Walker to issue a
Thanksgiving Proclamation" is alleged, in the
Washington Chronicle, as a reason why Gen.
Grant is not, or should not be, in favor OF a
general amnesty" Was the like ever seen
or heard of 10 civilized country?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

10 the Washington Criminal Court, yester.
DAY, Charles G.. Edwins, tried tor cmbezzIement
of IS, 500 from the u. S. Treasury. was found
guilty by the jury, and recommended to the
mercy of the court. The counsel for Edwins
at once put 10 q motion for q new trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

M We have again to postpone the publica'
ton Of the Report Of the concluding argument
of the counsel in the Boswell case and other
articles intended for to.day's Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

It appears that the lease of the Camden aud
Amboy and New Jersey Railroads, by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, has not been
entirely copsummated, though it is still stated
that the negotiations are going On with a fair
prospect Of ultimate arrangement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16
TN THE COUNTY COURT OF FAIRFAX
i County, October Court, 1870: Julia Hunt

TN THE COUNTY COURT OF FAIRFAX
J. County, October Court, 1870: Julia Hunt.
ington vs.. Thomas Huntington.
The Court doth order. adjudge add decree,
William Huntington, do settle any further &C
count OF her acts as administrative, and that the
former accoun. returned by Commissions
Moore on the day Of be taken az prima
facie. correct and liable to surcharge and fslsi-
fcstion. And it further appearing to the Court
that Mary Huntington, the infant child OF
the said Julia and William, died un ;er age, and
without any personal estate, and that there ale
personal assets in the hands of her edministra-
ton, K. r. Farr, and that she died indebted TO
the plaintiff for necessaries furnished her and
also TO other persons. The Court doth further
order, adjudge and decrse, That COMMISSIONS
Moore do take an account CT the indebtedness
of the said estate for which she would be
bound IS an infant, and to whom indebted;
that be also enquire what real estate said Will
liam died possessed OF, its annual and fee sim
pie value, what liens, if any exist, upon said
estate, and what debts Of said William Hunt
ington remain unpaid, and the amounts for
which said estate is liable for the debts of said
Mary. and to this end he convene the creditors
of both the said William and Mary by publica.
ton or notice which is to be taken and regard
ed as equivalent to personal service, with any
such matters that he may deem pertinent, or
teste: +. u. ,Clerk.
Commissioners Office, Dec. IL, 1870.
AL persons interested in the decree, of which
the foregoing is an Old cisl copy will take notice,
that st my office. at Fairfax Court House. on
the 10Th day Of January, 1871, l shall proceed
to execute said order OF Court, and continue the
same from day TO day until completed.
THOMAS MOORE, Comm.
in ChsHcery, County Court,
dec l6-law4w Fairfax County.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16
MARRIED.

At the HI. i. Church South, Alexandria, Va,
by Rev. DR.. Eough, December 18th, j. THOS.
COX, formerly of Fredericksburg, Va, to
Miss Eta DYER, Of Alexandria. Va. No
oar6e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16
,TATE AND COUNTY TAXES.

-
This is to give notice that the State and coun
ty ts1es for the year 1870, due in July last, are
now ready for collection. As much Of the time
allowed for the return OF these taxes to the Au.
ditor has already expired, it is necessary that
they be paid promptly.
Unpaid taxes for 1863, if not paid Immediate
~, will be collected according TO law.
l. c. ONEAL, Sheriff,
dec l6 Office No. II south Royal street.
4 LARGE SUPPLY OF PERIL EhlES,
IL Pomatum and Fancy Articles, UGH as
Brushes, Combs, Chsmois Skins, Sponges,
&C., just received and for sale by
SAM'L. LUNT,
dec Is N. E. cor. King & Washington cts.
NEW MARYLAND BRAND HAMS just
~ received by G.. WIN. RAMSAY,
dec l6 lat King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

In the House of Representatives au appro-
p~riation of three hundred thousand dollars for
the construction of steam revenue cutters, was
passed yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

A General Council of the Indians in the In
dian Territory, has been organized. There
are "a delegates present. including all The
civilized tribes. The most important subject
up for consideration is q plan for organizing a
Territorial Government. embracing all tribes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

Gen. Farnsworth, of Illinois, Radical as he
is, is "snubbed' by the Washington Chronicle
for being 10 favor OF q general amnesty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

After the debate on the amnesty bills pre-
sented by Mr.. Butler, Mr.. Beck, and MIR.
Farnswortb, in the House Of Representatives,
yesterday, the further consideration of the
amnesty subject was postponed until Tuesday
peyt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

The reports of contemplated changes in the
Cabinet are denied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

A portion of the well.known Barnum's Ho-
tel property, Baltimore, was yesterday sold at
public auction for $500, 600. Robert Fowler.
ex State Treasurer, was the purchaser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

Blacque Bey, the Minister OF Turkey to this
country, it is said, is to be sent as Turkish
Minister to Greece-a position which be pre-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

A DMINIsTKATOR'S NOTIOE.-Hsvine
II taken out letters Of administration upon
The estate Of the late JAMES HILTON, this is
to give notice that all debtors and creditors of
]. G. NEAL, Sheriff,
dec IL Office No. u south Royal street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

1t is said that the project of carrying coal.
drought to tide water by the Reading r. R.
in Pa 10 iron steam GOLFERS to Eastern ports,
has not been successful or NOT properly man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

DOLLSl DOLLS! DOLLSl
II Doll Heads, Bodies. Arms, &c. have
now in store one OF the largest stocks and best
sssortments of Crying, Talking, Sleeping and
Plain Dolls ever offered in this city, embracing
every variety and price. Dolls from sc to SIS.
Having made my purchases of HOLIDAY
PRESENTS on very advantageous terms, l
am enabled 10 sell at the very lowest ~pricss.-
of low prices and fair dealings.
dec is G. G. BERRY, 70 kim st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

Alexander Dumas, the noted French writer,
whose death has been announced BY the Allan
tic cable, was born in France, on July Oath,
1903. He was the son of the republican Gen
eral Alexander Davy Dumas, who was the son
of the Marquis Dsvy de la Pailleterie and a
coiored mother. His romances are familiar to
the reading public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

The Executive Committee OF the Radical
State Committee Of Virginia consists of the
following persous:-"H. II. Wells, chairman,
Sam'i +. Maddox, secretary. and Robert Nor
ton, r. G. Greene, L.andon Boyd, John F..
Hamlet, Alexander Rives, j. b. Sener, and
J. W. Woliz."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

The causes Of and cure Of mildew on the
grape vine il now receiving practical atten'
ton at the Agricultural Department. An ex.
pert is examining microscopical'y the growth
and causes Of the different varieties Of fungi,
or mildew, which infest the vine iu so many
forms. The practical results of thsse expert
ments and observations will be published at an
early day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

PARTRIDaEs.-We learn that two gentlemen
10 this vicinity, sportsmep, distinguished for
their accuracy in shooting, have killed with
their guns 900. partridees this fall-one hav-
ing killed 900, and the other 300. 1t would
seem from this, that this bird is more abundant
this season than ever before. fredericksburg
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

Messrs. MCCARTHY and El|yson have opened
q publishing house, in Richmond, from which
have been issued already several books, which,
for Typography and beauty of style and finish,
are equal to those from any publishing house
10 the country. A Sunday School tale-"Ed
gar's Struggle" and "Walks about Rich
mond,' have just appeared and are creditable
alike to the authors and publishers. The new
firm have our best wishes for their success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-16

:. A dispatch from Wilhelmhohe, where the
-ex-Emperor Napoleon is held as a prisoner of
war, says:-"The Emperor declares that he
will never return to Paris by military power
that the people four times approved his cleo
ton, aud that they alone have a right to re-
store him. He further declares that, with his
own knowledge, Due d. Aumale had for years
persuaded Orleanists to enter the army hence
the opposition of the officers to the restoration
of the Empire"
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The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1870-11-15

Made Of Poor Rum, whiskey, Proof Spirits
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