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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08
SPECIAL NOTICES.
CARD TO SENSIBLE PEOPLE.

Rational reader, if the aspect of the weather
was uncertain, you would not be foolish enough
to venture out without al overcoat or an UNI
brella. Have the forecast, then, to protect
yourself at this dangerous season with some
thing more important than either Of these arti-
Giles. Strengthen your stomach and nervous
system; regulate your liver and your bowels.
tone all your organs and cheer your animal
spirits with that agreeable cordial, tonic and
Alternative. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. So shall
you surely escape the diseases which fasten
upon the feeble and debilitated. Suffer al
be stroLg," says the proverb but "Be strong
that you may not suffer" is the wiser maxim
and Of all strength ening preparations this is the
safest, the surest the most genial. As a RENE.
dy, as we'll as an antidote, tor dyspepsia, fever
and ague, and liver disease, Jthere is no comb
nation OF vegetable specifics at present known
which oven approaches it in efficacy.
Anticipate the enemy. The elements of in
Vulnerable diseases are ahoat in the row, damp,
mephitic mir Will you defend yourself against
them or not, good reader? That is the question.
bottle or two of the great DEFENSIVE MEDI-
CINE OF THE AGE, Hostotter's Bittera. will 80
strengthen and brace up your bodily powers as
to enable them to ''laugh q siege to scorn."-
The morbid matter which was exhalei in pers-
piration through your pores in summer finds
no such free egress now. A powerful counter
acting agent is therefore needed, and you have
it in HosteLter's Bitters. They neutralize the
naterics morbi from which disease originates,
and regulate sill the secretlve organs. Nothing
can be mora harmless or moro healthful-noth.
ing SO potent to prevent and euro biiousness,
dy spepsis. fever and sgue, constipation and
general debility, st this wonderful corrective.
nov 7-eolW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

POLICE REPoRT.-An unknown colored man
threw q brick bat ut officer Clapdore in an alley
up town last night. The officer chased him un-
til he got in tho suburbs of tho Third Ward,
when he shot Mt him, but without effect
-Four special policemen, William jackson,
j. K. Waters, john Wilson and James Vernon,
were sworn in and put on duty st the polls in
the wards in which they reside
MAYORS OEFICE.-A]bert Dixon, coloTel,
for disoIderly conduct and prolane language,
was fined and discharged.
Richard Phillips, for striking colored wo'
man named Virginia Belt, was fined and dis
charged.
Fanny Magruder, colored. for disorderly con-
duct, was fined and discharged.
A young man, for disorderly conduct, was
discharged with a reprimand.
N1eHT REpoRT.-Night clear and cold and a
white frost this morning There wore no dis
turbances in any quarter Of the city, One
lodger was accommodated at the station house
The door OF the warehouse OF A. j. Flem'ng'
on Union street was found open. but nothing
had been stolen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08
TRY WAkFIELDS
COLD WATER

COLD WAIEE
SELF w 4 5 Il l N G S 0 2.
The manufacturer having purchased the right
TO the city and county Of AleXandrla,, would
invite the attention o. the public to this fine
soap, which washes effectually from the coars
est to tho finest fabric, m cold warm, hard,
soft or salt water, without boiling or machine
~, and is guaranteed not to iniure The texture
Of the finest fabrib, when used in accordance
with the Instructions The manufacturer here
by guarantees in the SUM Of five hundred dol.
lars, that this soap. used according to the a.
rections will prove less injurious TO iaorlcS
than any ordinary soap used
1t is q superior soap, for tha following rea'
sons viz: :.
LIST The soap, by its own action, dissolvos the
grease and libersIes the dirt in tho garment
hence it quietly and speedily accomp!isheS mat
which is usually done by labor and violence
upon the clothes by washing machine or wash
board. Very little hand rubbing is 'equlred
when this soap is used, except when the art
has settled very tightly in tho garment, or II
| has been very much solled. -.
with its uso, can accomplish moro and bettfr
washing with this soap in the same time than
two women with two of the best machines,
using the ordinary soaps in the market.
Sd. The clothes require no bluing, as they are
bleached every time they arc washed, If they
are dried in the sun.
9TH. It will wash out coach or machine grease,
paint or anything that can be removed, without
the slightest injury to the garments
9Th. There is no acid or sal-soda used in It's
manufacture
9th The proprietor guarantees that there IS
nothing in it that can in any way inure gar
mente, if used ne directed.
7th. 1t has healing effect Oh skin diseases,
such as washing letter, ETC.. 80,
9Th. Clothing washed with this soap Will last
more than twice as long rs with the ordinary
soaps in use.
9TH For washing paints, cleaning house, car
pets, securing, otc., it has no equal.
10th. By its use you save women, timc, mon
ey, labor, clothes and fuel.
18th. A first premium was awarded ny inc
| East Pennsylvania Montgomery County Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society, September
| 24.h, 1869. Diploma preferred.
18th. To consumers it is the cheapest soap
Patented March %, 1870, by Alex. Wsrfeld.
Thousands upon thousands arc now using 1t,
and will use no other, owing to the labor ana a
time saved in washing, and the Lice hnlsn II
gives to their clothing. Again, by using th!s
soap tho annoyance of hot wator in summer Is
| avoided. and steam in tho house during tho
winter, by which many severe colds are con,
| trscted, is prevented. For washing prints ana
wooleas it has TO equal. MANUFACTURED by
II. n. LATHAM, Alexandrl@, a.
Buy it, try it, you'll not be without It, even
| al double its cost.
For sale at the principal stores in the city ard
county Of Alexandra. oct Z"-eolIn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

BLoNDHE1M's POPULAR CLOTHING EMPORIUM,
Corner King and Fairfar streets.
First class goods at reduced prices.
Heavy Beaver Suits at SIS.
Velvoteen Suits ut Sl4.
Silk mixed Suits at Sl2.
Harris Cashmere Suits at Sll.
Herring Bone Suits at $40.
Fine Blue, Black s. Brown Frock Coats at 50.
Sack q" at IS.
Also Derby Costs and Rceing Jackets at
prices which csnno. fail to please. Call and
examine. BLoNDHEIM,
oct IA Corner King and Fairfax sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

OUR CUSTOMERS RESIDING IN VIR-
GINIA AND MARYLAND AN u JILL
Err SOUTHERN STATES are Informed that
our stock OF Fine and Medium Cloaks, Silks,
Velvets, Dress Goods, ShawIs, Velvctecns, Sac
cues. Jackets, Formosns Suits and other Euro
pesn Novelties fer ladies', misses end chlld-
ren's wear, is now ample in all departments.
Of the yery best fabrics, constantly on hand.
a~All kinds of Dry Goods for the general
and especial wants Of families AMI housekeep-
ers. OF the best class.
a- Black Mohpils, Black English Grapes
and Grape Wells. AlpGcas, Poplin*, Reps. Otto
man Cloths. Bombazines, Merinoes, Serges'
&C ct the prices usually cosrGei In our mar
ket for the inferior grades
| @- Linen Goods, q large ssscrtment'
No Chevots, Coatings, Over coatlnGs' SUIT
ings, Cloths, Ca smercs, &C, OF the most rci1a
| able qualities and coiors. for men youths ana
| boys. o1 e.
NJ. Our whole scale Of prices arranged u
meet tie requirements Of persons win Wouef
| ate incomes. o,,o, 4
@-Our Northern snd Eastern correspoAo'
ents send US new supplies daily. -
al orders receive prompt and careful s!ten
| ton ,nd narcels properly packed for shlpmen'
| hv exnress or 9th or modes free of charge.
wx. So1o,irners and rangers WILL inspect our
stock ut their pleasure; il incurs no obligation
to purchase.
forms cash
w- One Price Only-markcd in plain tg'
ures. ~,
ting &C., upper ho"rs $50,
@-The who'll building five 3ors and The
VAULTS" stored with al kinds Of goods US above
nn,ned. PERRY L BHDTHS R,
Pennsylvania Avenue and 9;h It..
Established n $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

STRICTLY IRUE.-The truth of the many re-.
concentrations DR.. Bernhardt's lenses have
received from scientific gentlemen in this city
and elsewhere,is abundantIy, proved by the ties
timony OF all who have purchased or used the
glasses. They strengthen the sight and actual,
ly restore the blessings of vision to those who
are partially blind. Persons afflicted with dc.
tective eyes should call at once at Dr. Bern
hardt's Office in the Mansion House. He will
remain only short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08
Louisiana Election.

New YORK, Nov. S.-A special New Or.
leans dispatch 10 the Tribune says, according
to returns thus far received the city is Repub
lcan by not less than five thousand, and the
State by twenty thousand majority. -Four out
of five Republican Coneressmen arc elected. =
The fifth district is doubtful. The Legisa
turc is largely Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08
New York Election.

New York, Nov S.-Thc voting in this
city is proceeding quietly, and it is probable
that the city will poll the largest vote on
record. Many citizens who habitually take no
part in the elections are, this morning, seen
at the polls. In some districts lines were
formed as carly as eight o'clock. A large vote
has already been polIcd. The inspectors,
marshals and police work harmoniously, and
thus FAR 20 disturbance has occurred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08
oct 1l-eots

CLIFTON FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUG.
" TlON.-In execution of Il deed of trust
from William s. Kempor to tho subscriber,
dated March LIST, 1860, l will offer for sale, by
suction acti On SATURDAY, The 10Th Of Docem-
Der, 1870 at II clock m, in front of the May,
or's office, in the city of Alexandris that well
known and beautiful farm called 'CLlFTON,
situated in Fairfax county, Va, about midway
non. containing 2l34 acres, and now in the pos
session Of, and occupied by, Il. A. Ris!ey, esq,
by whom it has been highly, improved.
Also, at the same time and place, ono othor
TRACT or PARCEL OF LAND, adjoining
that above described. containing ut acres.
TERMS-One.tenth Of the purchase money
cash the residue in throe equal payments ut
six, twelve and Eighteen months, with interest
from tho day of sale.
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR,
oo,--oote Trustee.
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The Markets.

. NEW York. Nov. 8-Stocks steady. Gold
lo!. Money 4aG. Virginia SKIES, ex-coupo11,
&C; do. new GIT. Flour quiet and unchanged.
Wheat quiet snd stesdy. Corn scarce and firm
BALTIMORE, Nov. 9-Virginia Gs, old, sol
BID t0s asked do. 1866 co bid, GO. asked do.
1867 564 bid, 81 asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The total assessed
value of private property in the District OF Co.
lumbia, real and personal, according to the
late census returns, is s74,27l, 6o3. real value
sl26,S73,6lS. In Washington the assessed
valuation is So, 476,O9S, true valuation, Sll3,'
35S,O23. In Georgetown assessed valuation
s6,242, Cos; real valuation, S., 242. Cos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08
CHARLES WHITTLESEY,
u. S. MISSION ER,
AND

ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
BANKRUPTCY.
Conoress having lust amended tho Bankrupt
law so that nearly all parties can be discharged
from their debts uno bstructed by the fifty por
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 al business in that line ut
prices which cannot fail to be satisfactory. Be.
ing u. s. Commissioner, he will end esver to
visit the different counties ON court days, snd
thus save parties the trouble and expense OF
seversl trips t, Alexandria in beginning and
proceeding with their cases. DieGharges can
be obtained mere before Register Hill as prompt
" as in Kichmond or elsewhere and at much
to parties It be added Stb that tss
Hon estead exemption, which it is now believe ed
viii be secured to the bankrupt unde' the BANG
rupt law, is the only real relief now offered to to
old debts. Address personally or by lottec al
No. II aouth Royal street, Alexandris. Lyle. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

PROPERTY SALE.-Grecn & Wise, Real rs
tate Agents, have this day sod the farm OF
Sias A. Mannel, situated in Prince William
county, Va, and containing ll5 acres, to Miles
e. Day, for $40 per acre, cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

RETAINED LETTERS. The following letters
are retained in the post office, Tor want OF
stamps-po direction &c Miss Anne Nc
Coulo Richmond, Va. VIM. lonst, HelS,
vile, Md; Jennie Rotchiord, Oecoquau, Va;
Wilson & Ramsburgh, Baltimore, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

PREMIUM. Annie R. White, of Alex.
andria, now residing in Jackson, Mississippi.
took the first premium at the Mississippi State
Fair recently held, for the best chair cover
worked in WorSted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08
AUCTION SALES.

DUBL1C sALE-By virtue OF a deed of trust
Il from John W. Gains 10 the subscriber,
by public auction, on SATURDAY, Nov EN-
Der 18th, 1870, at IL O clock m, at the premises,
one FRAME HOUSEand fencing, situated ~
O. Gibbon street, between Royal and Pitt, rs
in the city of Alexandria. at present occupied
nov 2-eots SAML. BEACH, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

GALE OF VALUABLE LAND NEAR
= HERNDON.-Purs to the decree OF
tho Circuit Court Of Fairfax county rendered
At November tenn. 1868, IN the SUIT Oh h!tcnen
ceased. the undersigned, Commissioners nHrned
in said decree, will. on the 2lst DA 7 OF NJ
MEMBER, 1870. first day of Novem Der County
Court, sell, to tho highest bidder peloro inc
tain TRACT or LAND, lying near Herndon
dcpot, on the Washington u Ohio Railroad, OF
which the said James Maborney die1 seized.
containing 81 acres. This land is valuAbie-
Persons desiring to purchase will call on Chss.
w. Kitchen, Richard c. Mshorney or Charles
W. Pool who live near, and either of whom
will take pleasure in showing the premises.
| TERMS-Onc tcnth in hand tho rc:ldue IN
| six, twelve and eighteen months, in three equal
| instruments. bearing interest from tho day OF
sale, to be secured by tho bends, OF the pur-
chaser, with personal security, and the title TO
be retained until the last payment is made
Stamps and decd a. the expense of the pur-
chaser, Il Il. UOCKERlLLE,
'AA[''' THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax Co.. oct 15-lawts CONS. OF snlr.
| T,RUSTEE'S sALE.-By virtue of deed Of
! trust from Samuel J. Maleer TO the under
signed bearing date on the 10TH DAY Of Marcn.
| ,S69 of record on the land rccorGs or rerlsG
| county, liber 4, Nc. q. folio 2z9, md Tor INC
nuruoses thorein named, shall, on MONDAY,
tho 18th day Of October, 1870 Court dsy' In
| front of the door of the Court House OF fairfax
county, sell, 10 the highest BIDDER, AL that
| FRAC1 OF LAND embraced IN SSH deed.
| containing THIkTEEN ACRE~. more Q: !es;.
This land adj4ins tho lands Of William Wnl-
tiers, Thomas J. Peacock m "ther5. ana il
| desirable parcel Of !and Those "lshlAE 10
| purchase arc Invited 10 call on mo a. my resi-
deuce, when will take pleasure in SLOWING
this land. 80,
| TERMS-~o much cash il hand ss will Ue
| reorIred 10 pay til. expenses and cysts II sa:e.
| DIV Of Hur"h 49, "nd the residue on T DIT
| If Twelve month";, With interest from the day o,
sale. Tho purchaser to pay Tor stamps ana
| corveyanciDg. ALFRED LEIGH, Trustee.
Farlnx county, zep i9-lawts 49,,
| @y.-Thc sh"yc sale has be.n postponed until
! MONDAY November 81. 1870 &C q lawts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

OvERBoARD.-A little son of Mr.. Richard
Phillips, while playing about the docks yester
day evening, fell overb board, and would have
been drowned had he not been rescued by the
bvstanders
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

Wax FLOWERS. -Thc handsomesv speci.
mems of wax flowers that we have ever seen,
are made by Miss Mary Elliott OF this place.
Thew are periect copies from nature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

NEW LOCOMOTIVES. Two first class locomo
tive engines passed through this city this
morning via the O., ~ e NJ. R. R. for At
lanta, Georgia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

CITY COUNCIL The regular semi monthly
meetisg of the City Council will be held to-
night as usual, tho Common Council assem-
bling 10 their chamber, which will have been
vacated by tho Judges of election III the End
Ward. Among the matters to be considered
at the meeting to night will be the granting ct
the right of way through the city to the Alex
andria and Fredericksburg railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

FIRE ALARM.-The alarm OF fire about seven
o clock this morning was caused by the turning
of chimney of the Marshall House.
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SACRAMENTAL WIN E.

A pura and Misunderstanding vino, prepared
from the finest native grown Port Grapes, es;,
pecially for the use Of christian churches, and
guaranteed to retain ita grateful flavor and es'
sentisl qualities unimpslred for any period Dy
A. Sreer. Passaic. Nov Jersey, and FAB Broad
way, N. \
Our druggists have some that is four years
old nov 7-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

MEETING There was very large meeting
held last night at Liberty Hall, which was ad'
dressed by MIR. Lewis Mckenzie, in an AMI
mated manner in reference to the election, held
to. day. After Mr.. Mckenzie had concluded
his address, speeches were made in his favor
and against the election of Mr. Brazton, the
Conservative candidate, by VIM. d. Massey, Il.
D. BeckIey, and J. NJ. Thatcher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

PREAcu1Na.-Rev. W. V. Tudor, of Wash
ington, is expected to preach IN tho H. H.
Church, South, this evening at = o clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

FINE OYSTERS. Mr.. John Thompson, OPP
posite the Gazette Office, keeps constantly on
hand the best Cone river and Caters creek
oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

ELECTION IN THE JAlL-An election was
held at the Jail this morning-the inmates only
voting-with the following result: For Brax-
ton. James Boswell, George Jarope, William
Raiues, L. Murrcy, George Smith, Alphonzo
Arlington, Hugh Strider, white, aad William
johnson, West Muphey aud William Broadus,
colored-l0. For Mckenzie, John Wetrey,
William Heath and William Back, white, and
James johnson and Henry Bell, co!orcd-5.
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NEW BOOKS AT FREN
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a Key to tho knowledge Of Church History,
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The Importance 81 Astonishing tho Iiistori.
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Episodes in an Obscure Life, being experiences
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Good Stories for Young People. by popular
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The Little Match Girl, q pecan, by a lady or
Charleston, c. illustrated By the author; 25c.
In Memoriam, IL sermon preached on lno
death of General Eobert E. Leo, IN Christ
Church, Alexandria, Va, by tho rector, ReV.
Randolph II. McKim. Published By the unan-
imous request Of the Vostry OF Chllst ChuTch.
Only a few copies loft price l5c--mailed to
any part of the country on receipt Of 49,.
n NSv BOOKS anu 'A"sA~'HsS G Df +. FRENCH.
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GETTING MARRIED.

the propriety or improperly of getting Married:
with sanitary help for those VINO feel unified
for matrimonial happiness. Sent free, in sealed
envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOClA-
TON, Box z, Philadelphia, Pa. sep l9-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-11-08

CANNED FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. We arc
indebted to our good friend end former towns
man, Mr.. H. Fleming, OF the house OF j. G.
Mahony, Oyster and Fruit packers, Canton
wharf, Baltimore, Ter a present Of case OF
delicious canned fruits and vegetables, OF DIFF
ferent varieties, put up in the tes. manner.
The present itself was acceptable, Lut the kind
words which accompanied were still n,orc 80.
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~ Rs And MlLLiN hnY GOODS.

+ - ,r1Rs.
jus: received large assoEfln""; , o; T. M no
such as pure Sable Cspcs AID MuIa onu rS
Mink Capes and Mutfz Siberia Squirrel sno
food sets of Ladies Furs for 81 per sst' $40
Childrcn's Furs for s. per set; S"A"S''"N
En 80 made to order ind Icpare1 a. The sh"s'
A PgsI good Of sSasona1e n m}i
iNtPS GOODS s.d GENTS enc 6Olo
ID a ID Ano Miss G 4. HEWITT,
.,,1u 50 King H.. Evrns' old s.ant.
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AUCTION SALES.
Hy Beck. Knox q Kerby,

IResl Estate Agents and AuctloneeIs.j
TE1kUSTEE'S SALE.-In execution OF u deco
1 of trust from John Z. Bloxhsm 10 the ~ 10,
scrlber beuring date July ], 1889, and recorded
amongst the land records Of Fairfax county, ID
liber h, No. 4. folio 1874, l shall, for the puT-
poses in said deed mentioned and reclarea'
proceed to sell, by public auction. on SAtOh-
LAY, the 9th day of November, 1870 at WE'VE
o'clock NJ, in front of Cats tavern, West END,
a certain LOT or PARCEL OF LAND. in the
county of Fairfax, situated on the south side OF
the Little River Turnpike and binding thereon,
short distance beyond the first toll.gste, and
containing about TEN ACRES, more or less.
TERMS-The sum Of $500, With interest from
July lst, 1869, and the further sum of $500 with
interest from June l2lh, 1869. must be paid
down in cash for the residue such credit will
be allowed IS the said John T. Bloxham may
direct. LAWRENCE 3. TAI LOR,
sep 23-eot Trustee.
Eg-The above sale has been posi- oned until
WEDNESDAY, December 7. nov 5-eots
GALE OF A VALUABLE FARM ON THE
- WASHINGTON CITY ROAD, MIDWAY
BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND ALEX
ANDRIA.-Under authority Of decd of trust
from Alexander Boyd, dated Juno IL, 1868, the
subscriber will sell, by public auction, on SAT
URDAY, December 10TH 1870, at y o'clock
M. in front of the Mayors Office, in the city OF
Alexandria. Va, that TRACT OF LAND, sit
the north side of Four Mile Run. between the
Washington and Alexandria Railroad and
Turnpike and tho Potomac river, containing
ONE HUNDRED ACRES, moro or less, being
that part of the Summer Hip farm, which
lies east of said railroad and turnpike.
Terms cash. s. FERGUSON BEACH,
nov 5-eots Trustee.
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L 9 G. A L n h w 5

TIE ELECTIoN,-The election is progressing
very quietly 10 all the wards. There have
been no disturbances at any of the polls, and
With the exception of the Immediate vicinity of
the voting places, the streets have been As still
as usual. As the votes are cast by ballot, it is,
of course, impossible to tell at THU hour what
the result will b.. At three O'Clock this even
ing the following number of ballots had been
cast
White. Colored.
First Ward .................. 27l lI9
Second Ward.......... 16b It's
Third Ward ............. 3i2 248
1t was impossible to get any information
from the 4th Ward.