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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-21

LOCAL BREvITIEs. Elizabeth aud Martha
Madison, serving out terms OF imprisonment
in the work house, while at work IN the
grounds there to day, availed themselves OF
the temporary absence OF the guard 10 escape,
and are still at largo. The police are on the
look out Tor them.
An interesting meeting of the Radicals OF
the 3rd ward will, it i, expected, be held to-.
night. The place OF meeting is the colored
school house on Alfred street, between Prin.
cess and Oronoco.
The examination OF the whskey seizure case
at Cameron Distiilery was concluded yester-
day before u. s. Commissioner Charles Whit.
tleSey, and the decision reserved until Saturday
week.
Tomatoes which sold at 50 cents peck in
market, yesterday, sold this morning at 50
cents
The remains of Capt. j. J. Hof, g. S. A,
were, this morning, escorted TO the Soldiers
Cemetery by large number Of the old resi-
dents of the city. and inferred with Masonic
donors by Andrew Jackson Lodge, No. 40,
T, f. Kemp acting master.
Tax payers would do we'll 10 remember that
the time allowed for reduction of % per cent
on tax bills now due expires 90 Monday. the
25th inst, alter which date, for short time,
discount of 90 per cent will Be allowed.
We have received from the Steam Bakery
Of George r. Hill 4 Co. a sample OF "Wipe
Schnapps,' new cake which they are baking.
The schnapps are delightfully."- favored and will
doubtless meet hearty reception upon the
table, especially from the young folks.
Police REPORT MAYoR's OFFICE. Mary
Odell, colored, for dsorderIy conduct at Fish,
town, and for striking Laura Compton, white
girl who lives 10 one OF the booths here was
fined and discharged.
William Cole, colorcd. for abusing his family,
beating his daughter and striking his wife, on
Cameron street, between Patrick and Henry,
was fined and discharged.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE, There were no cases
at either of the Magistrate offices this morn,
ing.
WATCH REPORT Might cloudy anu rainy
There was disturbance at Que OF The coored
booths at Fshtown, but with that exception
the city is reported to have been as quiet as
usual.
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CONFLICT OF AUTHORITY. As anticipated
"a the Gag lite Ct last evening" the Captain and
Ljeutenaut Of Police were arrested last night
by the Mayor aud committed to jail, where they
will remain until released under writ o. ha.
i.aas corpus. The circumstances connected
with the arrest are as follows: As the meeting
Of the City Council held at ) o'clock in the
evening" had resulted in nothing that could eff.
tect d mpromise between the Mayor and the
Board of Police, the excitement consequent
upon the disa greement between those authori-
ties had been rather increased aud towards
night large crowds assembled at. and in the
neighborhood OF, the market square. About 9
o'clock D. H. the Mayor sent one of his officers
TO the new police headquarters to tell Captain
j. F. Webster and Lieutenant John l.. Smith
TO come to his Office. When they arrived there
lie asked them whether they were still, and did
they intend to continue, on duty? Being an
-wered ia the affirmative, lie told them that
he arrested them both, and gave them 10 charge
Ut CRY Sergeant Stuart, to b. taken to the
AL and locked up, as they declined to offer
any bail, and his order was executed. When
the Board of Police was informed OF what had
happened, they Instructed Sergeant Smith Of
the police to take the men who we're posted
off their beats and march them to police head.
quarters, where they and the rest of the force
were told to 10 quietly to their homes; that
they need not return until sent Tor. but that
their pay should 60 on as though they were on
duty. At ten o'clock the Mayors special
force of twenty men, under charge Of Captain
Hiram Webster were put on duty and remained
On all night.
The Board Of Police met this morning and
determined to send special messenger to
I.eesburg, where Judge Keith, of this Circuit.
is holding special term Of his Court, this
evening, to apply for writ Of haJeas corpus
upon which to release the imprisoned officers
and bring the matter before q judicial trl
bunal, and until the return Of that messenger
affairs will remain as at present.
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CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. -

ALEXANDRIA CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The regular monthly meeting of the Alexau-
dEa Christian Association was held Tuesday
evening, the President, JamesGrigg in the chair,
and Edgar Speiden acting rs Secretary. After
the usual religious exercise it was resolved to
suspend the regular business of theAssociatiou
(for the reason that some of the members pres.
ent had but limited time to remain at the
meeting) and proceed Immediately to take up
miscellaneous business.
The report from Committee on Rooms was
called for, but owing to the absence of this
committee DO report was made. Said committee
are urged to carry out as soon as possible the
requirements OF a certain resolution passed at
the last meeting.
Upon motion made by Geo. R. Hill the
President and Executive Committee were au
thoriz I'd to make immediate arrangement for
haviog moonlight excursion, the proceeds
from which to be applied toward the liquida-
ton OF the Indebtedness for room rent.
H. w. BeadIc offered the following resolu-
ton Strike out OF Act Pod, Sec lst, 9Th line.
viz: land the payment Of 81 Initiation fee;
also, Act Pod, Sec 5th, 5th line, without the
payment OF the usual initiation fee'-laid over
ill next meeting for action.
The Committee on Printing were instructed
to hsve printed 100 copies of committees Tor
use of the members OF the Association.
The Treasurer reported having paid over to
II. r. French the sum of 500 On account for
room rent since the last meeting, and asked Tor
further instruction whereupon he was author
!Zed to pay Mr.. French such amounts coming in.
to the treasury not exceeding the indebtedness
until further orders. Meeting adjourned with
prayer.
PROPERTY SALES IN FA!RFAx.-The House
and lot belonging to the estate of Thos. j. Muir
ry deceased was sold at the last court for s. 900.
Ihos Moore purchaser.
The Markham land was sold for $40 per
acre. r.. r. Ford purchaser.
The WARM WEATHER still continues, not
ouly here, but all over the country. Yesterday
afternoon and last night there was finc RAIN
10 day, the thermometer, 10 the shsde at noon,
Indicated Sc.
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The Ice Difficulty.

HUDSON, July 2l.--The difficulty between
the knickerbockcr and Washington Ice Com
panies has been renewed. OnTuesday afternoon
two car loads Of ice were brought to this city
from the Shaker Village. but before it could
be placed on the ice barges, notice restrain
ing the Railroad Co. from delivering it, was
issued by Judge Barnard, of New Y ork, and SER
ved The ice will therefore remain in the cars
where it is wasting at tho rate of one tenth
of its weight per day. Numerous suits at
law between the ice companies are pending.
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From Chicago,

CHICAGO, July 2l.-A telegram from Wash
ington, Iowa, says that Gabriel Armstrong,
sub contractor on the Chicago and South
Western railroad, working near that place,
decamped on Friday last with 81 $1,000, leaving
between four and five hundred unpaid, aod
debts amounting to $50, 1000 He was accom-
panied in his flight by his foreman, Clark, and
an under contractor.
The thermometer yesterday at ) 2. M.
stood al 9G'
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DEATH OF MAJ. HoFF.-The Washington
in annnuncinr tho ]eath If Mai

DEATH OF MAI HORT Washington
Republican. in announcing the death Of Maj,
Hoff, which We recorded yesterday says -
Mai Hof went to California at an early era
10 the history of that State, and was member
of the Legislature OF that State shortly after
its admission into the Union. At the breaking
out of the war of the rebellion he joined tlexa
mer's New Jersey battery, in which he served
with distinguished bravery. He was aterward
detailed as an ordnance officer On the staff OF
Moi. General FrankliD, commander OF the 9Th
corps. He was aiterward appointed commits
sary of subsistence and had charge of Sollic:s'
Rest, Alexandria, charge o! which he was
Justly proud, and in which he continued
up to the close of the rebellion On the
Goth of April, 1866, he was appointed captain
in the 10th infantry, and served with his regi.
ment in Louisiana and Mississippi. GA the
consolidation Of the army he was unattached,
and was for time under General Cauby, en-
gagged in matters connected with the recon-
struction of the State OF Virginia, aud in that
capacity made hosts OF warm friends among
his brother officers and among the people OF
that district. Under General Mcclellan he
served calamity and with distinguished brave
ry at tho siege OF Yorktown, and at other
points during tbs late war Of the Pennsu lar.
Another of the noblest OF gallant soldiers has
passed to his lar distant home, where tie
wicked cease from trouble and the weary are at
rest, aud there are many 10 our midst who
vii ever cherish the kindest regard for his
noble spirit, and to day shed silent tear over
the grave of he true soldier and genial gentle
man, Major John j. Hoff.
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Freight TRANSPORTATION

CINCINNATI, July 2l.-The Board of Trade
has been usidsriDg means for securing the
OF freight south. during the ap.
preaching period when the Louisville Canal
will be closed. 1t is proposed TO lay tracks at
New Albany and Jefferson to the landings, tt
connect the railroad between those places, and
thus transfer freight around the falls.
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Auction SALES.
TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of deed Of
i trust from, William D. Shepberd and wife

TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of deed of
i trust from William D. Shepherd and wife,
dated the 9th day of December, 1867. duly re-
corded amongst the land records of Fairfax
county. and for the purposes therein mention
ed, will soil, at public auction, at falrta1
Court House. Va on MONDAY, the 10th day
Of August next. that being Court day. the
TRACT OF LAND called MOUNT OAK
longing to Daniel F. Dulany, containing near
3U0 acres. The buildings consist OF large n
BRICK DWELLING HOUSE and other
out buildings it is well wstered has g sufti.
cheney of timber for its support, and is one Of
the most beautiful and desirable tracts of land
in the county. 1t is distant about eight miles
from Washington city and six from Alexandria.
TERMS-$1, 59465. with interest from the lst
of January 1868, and the expenses of SALE will
be required in cash Sl,594.65, with interest
from the lst of January. 1868 on the 1st days of
January, 1871, 1872 and 1873, the excess, If any.
with interest from the day o. sale, to be paid on
the lst day of January, 1873, to be secured bys
lien upon the property, at the expense of the
purchaser. Selling as Trustee, shall convey
such title only as is vested in me, which. how
ever, is believed to be uDquestionable:
THOS. 4. LOVE, Trustee.
Fairfax CO., jy l4-lawts Wash. Rep.]
WILL BE SOLD, at public auction, on SA-
w TURDAG, the both day of July, 1870, at
r. a V il O1t bs the nsyo RSa fs E As1a
situated in the city of Alexandria, Va, viz =
LOT No. SITUATED on the north side of
Jefferson street, 10 feet east of Fairfax ST., a
fronting So feet inches and lob feet 2 in. IA
deep, with BRICK TENEMENT thereon.
LOT No. 2-Adjoining lot No. l on the west
100 feet deep, to an alley 3feet inches wide
LOT No. 3-Adjoining lot No. on the west
fronting on Jefferson street % feet inches. and
100 feet deep to al alley feet inches wide.
TERMS-One third to be paid in cash, AID
the residue in 6, II and Is months; the notes Of
the purchaser to be taken for the deferred pay
ments, bearing interest from the day of sale,
and the title to be retained until the entire pur
chase money is paid.
jy Scots WELLS A. HARPER.
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Specr's "Standard Wine Bitters.''

The recommendation of the best Chemists
and Medical Practitioners assure the public of
the purity of Speer's Wines, and they are as
we'll assured. of the purity Of his standard
Wine Btters, the base OF which is his wine, on
ly made bitter by herbs and roots daily used by
thoMedical Faculty among which arePeruvian
Bark Chamomile Flowers, Wild Cherry Bark,
&c. Druggists sell The Blters. ~ l8.lw
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The Markets.

New YORK, July 2l.-Stocxs firm. Gold
steady, zig. Money I. Va. 6's, cx coupon,
g. new Go. Flour dull and heavy. W;eat
dull and lower. Corn quiet
BALTIMORE, July 2l.-Vs. 6's, old, SO bid,
s. asked do coupon, old, 81 bid. Flour quiet
but firm Howard street super 6a615 Wheat
active receipts light; red l50sl75; white lou
also. White corn 100; yellow ll5. Oats o.
s65 old 55a5S. New pork firm at $3l.
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THE OPINION OF TIE WASHINGTON
Press on the Great Curative.
GAUTIhR'S NATIVE WINE BlTTERS
are in general demand by the weak debllateo,
and dyspeptic on account Of the great virtue
they possess. These Bitters, we are proud TO
say, contain more virtue than great many
medicines, and certainly more than any we
have ever used, and we know of many severe
cases of dyspepsia and chills that have been
radically cured by their use"
K. NJ. LAWSON.
JANNEY & CO.,
jy lS-1w Agents for this cl'y
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Mr. UaYiS.

MEMPHIS, July 2l.-Jefferson Davis lett
yesterday via. the Southern mail route fol
Europe, to bring his family home.
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M= NOTICE.-We have on hand q
WaS large stock of Ladies', Misses and
Children's BOOTS and SHOES, apd in order
10 reduce our stock, will sell at greatly reduced
prices. All in want will do we'll TO call at "a
King street.
ian 28-tf W. B. WADDEY.
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New FLoUR-A consignment of twenty
barrels high grades extra and family flour,
made from new wheat, was received this morn
lug by Mr.. D. Howard, commission merchant,
from the mill of j. J. Bowman, Rockingham
county. and sold at $3.50 for extra and $40 for
family, per barrel. This is the first lot OF new
-four received here this season.
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ruARLES WHITTLESEY,
u. :. MISSION Err,
-AED-
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
T, y DTNV


ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
Ba:lkKUPTCY.
Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law 50 that nearly all parties can be discharged
from their debts unobsLructed by the fifty per
cont clause, socslled, another Opportunity, %i.
(ers to secure tho benefits Of this most elective
snd nermunert measure of relief. Tho above
named viii mako bankrupt business specially;
will procure discharges on the most moderate
terms, and transact all business in that line ht
nrir4s which cannot TAIL TO be satisfactory Be-
Ing u s. Commissioner, he will endeaver to
visit the different counties on court days, md
thus save parties tho trouble and expense OF
several trips to Alexandria in beginning and
proceeding with their cases. Discharges can
be obtained here before Register Hill rs prompt
~ as in Richmond or elsewhere, and 3: much
less expense to parties 1t may be added that
the Bankrupt ret, in connection with the
Homestead exem pton, which it is now bel 'cv ed
will be secured to the bankrupt under the bank
rupt law. is the only real relief now offered to
psrli struggling in the hopeless bondage OF
old debts. address personally or by letter at
no. u south Royal street, Alexsndris. jylG ~
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AN Enthusiastic German.

BERLIN, July 2l-Au enthusiastic German,
in the State of Illinois, has sent cable tele.
gram TO Bismarck promising to give $500 to
the captor OF the first French flag.
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MAR KlED.

At the resi1cuc, OF the brides father near
Washington City, Oh the 18th inst, by the
Rev. Dr.. Tudor, R. NEVILLE SAUNDERS, for
merry of Loudoun Co., Va, to EMMA, daugh-
ter OF George Mathint, Esq, L. 5. Coast Sur
YeY.
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Sweethearts and Wives.

Essays for Young Men on Single and We'd
ded Life-the danger of Ceibscy, and tn g
joys of true Marriage-with sanitary aid for
those who are in any way unified for matrl-
monial happiness. Sent free, in sealed envel-
opes Address HOWARD ASSOCIATION
Box 7, Philadelphia, Pa. my 26-3ln
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Va Col. GEO. w. BRENT, whose quali6c. T.
tons and abilities arc we'll known and appro-
ciated, will be proposed to tho Conservative
Conv ention which will be held next FALL CON-
posed OF delegates from tho Con5cr7stiTes in
the counties which may compose the district Of
which Alexandria will form part, aa candi-
date for Congress.
jy2l VOTERS.
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A Town DESTROYED by Fire.

SAN Francisco, July 2l.-rhe town of
Dogtovn, California, was entirely destroyed by
fire yesterday. The loss by the fire in Dayton,
Nevada, was over s500,OO0 Insurance light.
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DIED.

Died Sunday, 18th inst, at the residence Of
her son in-law, MIR. VIM Arnold Mrs. DRU-
cILLA RHODES, in the 18th year OF her age.
I.She is not dad, but sleepeth.
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DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
L ESTATE IN UPPER FAUQUIEK.-I
will offer, on the promises, at public sale, on
the set Va us farm nu owned snd
occupied by John Murray at tho time Of his
death, containg 2573 acres. Said land is s,u-
ated on the Manassas zap Railroad, about two
miles from Piedmont depot, and about equal
distance from Markham depot. The improve
ments consist of o fine FRAME Dwell, isssssa
LING HOUSE. with seven rooms, .Esss
porches. &c; one small stone house. with two
rooms, kitchen, meat hou.e, jce house, corn
house, grainery, stables and carriage house -
The land is of good quality, lying on 5000
creek, and we'll enclosed with i2nclng-a large
portion Of stono toncing. The farm is laid of
IN seven fields; one large orchard and meadow
and fine garden, and good water in every field.
Possession given the first OF October next.
l will also offer for sale on the 3lst day OF
August next, on the premises, in Roctortown
TWU HOUSES and LOIS. Ono OF the Ssszs!sS
houses is 4 fine dwelling. Also 81 acres <R#ss
of good timberod land near said town. Tho
timbered land will be sold in lots TO suit pur-
chas~rs. Possession Of houses and lots given
the first of January next
TERMS-For woodland. uncthird in cash
On day Of sale the residue in two equal pay
ments, with interest from tho day Of SAL, with
good personal security, &c. On the farm and
town lots. onofCurth in cash on the day Of sale;
the residue on credit of one two and three
years, Win interest from Inc uHY OK SAFE lN9
purchaser giving bond, with approved security;
the title to be retained and tho land subiec 10
resale as further security for the deferred pay
ments JAMES PRIEST,
Executor Of John Murray, decd
p. S. ANY further information may BIO had
by addressing the subscriber at MiddleburP,
Loudoun county, Va. If not sold or day of
sale, the subscriber will then sell E. private
sale if desired JAS PR EST, EX'r.
Middleburg, Va . jy 2l-eots
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Hot Weather.

ST. LOUIS. July 2l.-The mercury at TOUR
p. ~ yesterday, stood at 1902 and at SIX p.
M, Q6o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-21

The New York Journal of Commerce ar.
raigns the Radical party for the passage of q
new Income tax law. in defianoe Of reason and
JUSTICE in contempt of the Constitution, and
in violation of the most solemn pledges OF a
former Congress"
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A London dispatch says Germany makes the
dethrouemeut of the Bonapartes her ultima
tum
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Thomas Moore, p. q. jy l5-law4w
NrorICE-To MARSHALL O. ROBERTS

Robert and William Beverley, Trustees of
erts.
On the petition of the said Trustees, t2 me, as
M aster Commissioner of the Circuit Court OF
Alexandria county, for the perpetustlon OF ties.
timony in relation to the matters set forth in
said petition. l hereby give you notice that on
To ESDAY, the I'd day Of August 1870. at 10
O clock M, at my Office, corner of Fairfax
and Princess streets. in the city of Alexandria,
Virginia, I will proceed to take such testimony
as shall then and there be produced before me
touching the matters aforesaid such taking to
be continued at such days and tilnos thereafter
je 3O-law4w K. JOHNSTON. M. @.
HAVE this day disposed Of my stock, good
i will and fixtures to WIN. F. HENDERSON,
who will carry on the Hay, Grain and Feeo
business at the old stand, SO and 81 Cameron
street. Thankful for past favors, hope my GUS
toners and the public will patroni.s my sue
cessor All parties having claims against me
will please present their bills for payment and
all parties indebted to mo will please como for
" - '''N ' JAMES Z. HEN DERsON.
Alexandria, Va, June IL, 1870.
WV. HENDERSON
Nos. SO and 81 Cameron street,
CoMMISSTON MEK ANT,
And Wholesale and retail dealer IN ID A I :,
STRAW, GRAIN and MILL FEED.
Solicits country consignments OF all kinds
All goods delivered free Of charge promptly to
ali nsrta of the civ je 2U-1m
MOSQUITO NETS,
M With the best and most improved nS-
lures, at JOHN P. CLAKkE'S,
iy8 No. l58 King street
INEN TABLE D A NJ A S K,
IL All varieties.
just received at
jy II WILMER 81 SLA