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Fires.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. lo.-Tbe largo wholesale
drug house Of Wc,zal & Co., Nos. l04 and JOG
North Main street, was totally destroyed by
fire this forenoon, The stock was valued at
500, 900. The building was Owned ty the
same parties, aud was valued at from $4,000
to $50 600. The Insurance. on the stock and
building is between $70,0 900 and SO,OOO. The
extensive hardware house OF AdoIphus Meurc
adjoining, on South street was damaged. The
amount OF damage to the building was $3.50
hv FIRE, and to the stock by water about S25, 900.
The building and stock are insured. Two men
named George Lochr, and VIM. Hogcman
were burned in Blanke, Bros, candy store this
a. m. The insurance on that establishment as
far as known is SO. 900.
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NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.l
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Fla the Senate, Mr.
Scott. of Penn, presented a memorial Of the
American Medical Association asking Il grant
Of public lands for the cultivation of the Chin
coma Quinine tree, and the employment OF a
commission TO visit South Am, RIGA aud obtain
seeds, cuttings, plants, S.. The petition ex
| presses the opinion that the plaot can be grown
in the United States-reierred.
MIR. Drake presented q bill for assessing a tax
on the employees OF the government depart
ments to create a fund for tue relief Of clerks
and other employees when sick or in nccessitous
circumstances.
Mr.. d. explained that it was now customary
TO take up collections In the Departments in
aid of sick employees, and the object OF this
bill was to make q permanent fund and to do
away with tho practice of such collections.
A bill IVES introduced for sending a Com
missioner to ST. Domingo to report on the
project OF annxation referred.
Mr.. McCrccry, of KY, asked unanimous
consent to Introduce a resolution and to ad.
dress the Seuaie in its tevor.
The resolution provides for the appointment
ot Il jJint committee OF five, to ascertain what
estate belonged to Gen. 4. Il. Lee at The
time he entered the Confederate service, wbeth-
er tho Arlington estate belonged to Gen. Lee,
OF was it the property of Mrs. Lse, his wife,
| descended to her and vested in her, and not
s%utj:cs TO conf .%cation, aud it sold Tor taxes to
enquire what amount OF tax was due, and
whether a less portion than The whole land
might nor have sulfced to pay the taxes. And
il it arprers that the land has been taken
without legal warrant, or is held u~njustly, then
to report means for its restoration to Mrs.
Lee, the payment of rent to her for the occu.
paney, and damages for waste, &c.
Mir. Ednunds, of VT, objected to the con-
sidcration Of the resolution without previous
notice.
Mr.. McCreery then gave notice that he
would introduce the resolution Tomorrow.
The House of Representatives was engaged
in discussing a bill for the repeal OF tho
tenure Of Office act. There is no doubt the
| act will be repealed as soon as a vote is reached.
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rs.
rRAND VOCAL AND lNSTRU MENTAL
" CONCERT AT LIBERTY HALL, ON
THURSDAY. December 18th, 1870.

GRAND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL
~ CONCERT AT LIBERTY HALL, ON
THURSDAY, December 18th, 1870.
SPLENDID ARRAY OF TALENT.
ARTILLERY GAtOP, composed Tor TIE
occasion by Prof. j.. W. Bergman, OF Wash
ington, d. G.. .
The instrumental music will be under the
auspices of THE BEETHOVEN AMATEUR
MUSICAL ASSOCIATION, of Washington !;
Miss Cornelis Stoutenburgh, OF Alexandria,
assisted by Prof. j. w. Trebells, Of Phlladel-
phla, will play the accom- i,.nimcnts.
The committee beg lesve to state again that
no trouble or expense will be spared in provid-
ing for the comfort and safety Of the audience,
The hall will be nicely cleansed and handsome
~ decorated, and Il special detail Of police will
be stationed through and around the hall.
Tickets can be had at the Music Store Of Vic
tor Becker, and the Bookstore of George Z.
French. Tickets 80 cts. reserved seats 10 cts.
Doors open at 7 performance at o'clock pre-
cisely.
NORTHUMBERLAND.
l. General Lee Artillery Galop. ~Bergmsn-
Beethoven Musical Associ .tion.
Monroe, Miss Helen Nevett. Miss Emma
Summers, j.. w. Msttip giy, W. II. Widney.
8. Arditi Waltz. Ar6ili-Madsme Cecilia
Yong Kratschmsr.
!. When the Quiet Moon is Beaming, Schoen-
doIf-W. II. Widney.
s. Sweet Spirit Hear Ny Prayer, Wallace
Mrs. Julis Monroe.
8. Rober! La Disble, Meyerbeer-Bce!hoven
Musical Association.
PART II.
|. symphony, Observation-Disclosures Musical
Association.
,. Waiting, Aillard-Msdsme Cecilia Yong
kratschmar.
3. Tibi Omncs Angel, Rosini-Miis imms
Summers and J. w. MstLlngly.
4. The Dying Girl, Hewitt. W. Mattingly.
s. Magnetic Waltz, Arditi-Miss Emma Sum
meri.
7. The Harry that once through Tars's Halls,
Moore-Madame Cecelis Yong kratschmar.
:. II Trovatore, Verdi-Becthovcn Musical
doc lot Association.
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tE'EEHDS SALES.
ssy Holm Il. PARROT, Auc:ioneer.

rALEOF VALUABLE FARM OF TEE
= WASHlNGTUN Gay ROAD, &ID~-f
BETWEEN WASHINGTON hSD ALSA
ANDRIA.--Unj"r al horitJ u u de- OF uu>t
from Alexander Roy Il, d,Led June i, 1873 Tie
subscriber viii sci by puolic auction, ca SAL.
URDAI, December in!h, $50, at * O'clock
m, in fro g.: Of the M.;a.': uiit:c. ia the c;!y t.!
A!exandria. va, tn :: TRAITOR LAHD' ST
ustci n AleXsndcia c1unty immedistely on
the north side OF -Four lille RIM, between ths
Washington and Alexandria Railroad aid
Tu-npik" mn! tn" Pot mae river, containing
ONE HUNDRED HCkES, more CT less, beng
this. part of tho summer Hill" !srn, which
lies cast Of aGid railroad and turnpike.
Terms cash. :. FERGUSON EEACE,
nov Scots .....- u-..- Trustee.
Gy-Ihc .hovm sale has been tostr oned until
the It'll of JAMUAkY, 1871. Iy engagement
sonabIe credit may BE- obtsined :o- part Of the
nurcbasa mcncv. dec lt-cO.s
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Long BRIDGE.-Tha Georgetown Council
the mayor to cause an examination to be made
Of the work now in progress Of construction at
the Long Bridge, AMI report to the corpora
ton whether, in his opinion, it is being done
in such - m,nrcr a. to obstrucs the FREQ navi
CATION Of the Potomac river or in any other
way iajure the property o! the c,tiz'ni Of
GEORGETOWN.
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The Markets

NEW YORK, December l2.-Gold dull at los.
Money 6. Virgins SKIES, ez.coupon, 90; DO.
nav G2. Flour shade frmer. Wheat quiet,
but firm. Corn quiet and unchanged.
BAL71MoaE, Dec. 12.-Virginia 6s, old, 5ls
bid, 521 asked do. 1866 Ga asked 90. 1867 on
asked; do. coupon, old, 80 asked. Cotton dull
with a downward tendency. Flour dull and
prices unch .nged. Wheat quiet unchanged (;
choice white 170al3j; fair 70 prime l%5Oal60;
primo to choice red l55als0; fair to good l3Oa
iEO; Damon ll5al2j; Ohio and Indiana l3Sa
lao. Corn brisk; white better at -; yellow
Is. Rye I5aS5. Oats 5Us53.
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AcKNowLEDGEMENT.-D Barnhardt re-
sncc,fn!ly tenders his sincere thanks to the
Clergy and physicians CT Alexandria Tor their
kindness 10 expressing their confidence in his
ability to accommodate and relieve persons
whose vision is impaired, and to the colnmunl-
~ in general fur their liberal patronage. lie
will close his Office here lat the Mansion
House) Saturday Dec. 18th and will leave
Alexandria with feelings Of satisfaction snd
gratitude, and with a determination 10 cal
naain 81 some future day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

HEAVY SToCKs.--It is pleasing to notice
the activity in business circles preparatory to
the holidays, aud especially the large and a..
~tractive display on exhibition at Charles W.
Green's, &c King street. Those who desire to
witness lite, activity, and business, should look
into this mamouth establishment. Oac visit
will Convince all that their every want
for the approaching holidays can be s%uppliel.
Our merchants ere ell actively engaged in pre-
narinn for the HOLIDAYS.
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MARINE ACCIDENT. The Maryland ferry
steamer Virginia. on her return yesterday from
a trip to Aqua Creek, to which place she had
gone the previous night, encountered a severe
gale, during which she lost one of her rudders
and sprung aleak. Captain Smith, however,
succeeded in bringing her to her slip at this
city, but in order to keep her ahoat her pumps
have been constantly at work ever since the
accident occurred.
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

Tho boautifui iron steamer isEO"GhhHNA,
Capt. a. L. C9!msry, IcHrcs Baltimore >s3i14&ssS
from piers s and ., Light street wharf, ..aGns4esaaas
EVERY TUEsDAI,'THuRSDA and SAT
WnDAY, 81 4:3O p M, foc Aqua creek; con
Meeting with the mail steamers for A'exsn-
dria, Washington and Georgetown. Ee!ucninG
steamers connecting 81 Aquis creek With tha
Gcorge&nna !oc rIVer lAhtin2- AMI bAitirlor"'
lasvn Washington ;NhNY AONDAY,
WEDNESDAY I'D FEIDAE. at T:l3 s. IN,
an>t Aicnandrja sam lays, st 49, 4: IL.
Passage ;icGcs4 :a!d :eoia Washington HoH
:,lexaudris 10 river landings snG &st:;mora.-
Freight will 10 taken FROM @"d "a Hhit!n:rh
from and 10 al river l]lnCiaGs, Er4 from sH2 IL
hiaxhrd!i., Washington and GCo;;o.a"", {!
rte, carefully iandiod md T:tn 600.
d;Ers:yn. : further intr-r'..iom npr!y :, &.
p. iEVI@H, Agent, Ea!tiinor". No, o: JHN
U. PIILE!p&, Agent. Aie1an:ti&, Virginia.
dec 1n-Iyc
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q PECIAL ATT n II l . n

SPECIAL ATTENTIONS
1rO GRO. McBURNEY son, 1TO
lIU KING STREET, ItO
Has just received and opened q largo stock OF
FANCY GROCERIES,, WINES ind LlQ-
UORS for the Holidays.
CANNED GOODS.
Pineapple. Fairly Swoc! Corn,
Fresh Peaches, Green Peas,
Rsspberrica, Lima Beans,
Pcsrs, Star LobsteIs,
" Tomatoes, Fresh Salmon,
" Strawberries, Cove Oysters.
Brsndy Peaches.
Turkish Prunes, Layer Esis;n;,
Dates, Figs, Whole, ] and ! boxes,
Su~ltanaSeedless kaieins, Valencia do.
German Driet Pears, Citron, Lemons.
Crenherriss, Ourrants.
Filberts, Soft Shell Almonds,
Palm Nuts, English Walnuts,
Pecsna.
English and American Pickles, Worcester
shire Sauce, Mushroom, Walnut and Tomato
Catsups, Sardines. Salad Dressing, Olives,
French Mustard, Bordeaux Oil, Gelatine. Sea
Moss, Fa,ins, Jelly, London Biscuits, Edenbutg
Albert Biscuits, Pure apple Cider, chnico
Mince Nest, &c. -
Ten years old Baker Rye WhiakeE.
Old Nectar
Old Cabinet
Ola Pelcvoisn French Brandy.
Blackberry
Sherry, Port, Madeira and Cooking Wines.
London Ale and Porter.
Choico Cigars, Smoking and Chewing Totnc-
co, &C. dec Tim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

ACCIDENTAL SnooTING.-lt has been DE-
termined that the two boys who were accused
of shooting and killing the little girl near o.
coquan last fall, and who concealed themselves
for sometime Afterwards, arc Innocent, and
that the shooting was entirely accidental. The
boys are at home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

j A largo stock Of
HANDSOME TEA TRAYS Il WAiTHkS,
Solid Cocoa, India Rubber and JUtc Door
Mats, Clothes Wrincers, Toilot Sets. Chnin
Dishes, Fire Irons, Coal Hod=, F:u.ing Ma.
chimes, Pinking and Flu.irg !%r"as, Fancy
Clothes and Market Baskets.
A IuIl line of ROGERS BROS. CUTLERY,
handsome s~elec:iun Of Plated Spoons, Forks,
Rubber Dishes, Casters, Moissssg Pitchers, &c,
warranted best quality, and everything 10 be
called fer in q first class House Furnishing
storo. Call and examine our large stock 81 GO
King street, AlexaEdrla.
oct 81 A. II. Nb!IS Ci;.
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SERIOUS ACCIDENT. Passengers by the

SERIOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS by the
steamer Wawasct, yesterday evening, report
that on Saturday evening Lawrence Washlos-
ton, esq, OF Wcstmorcian& county, father Of
Mr.. George Washington, .! this city, vas ae'
cidentslly thrown from his buggy near Oak
Grove, and received such severe injuries that
he was rendered unconscious, and that he was
still 10 that condition when the boat passed
Mat,ox Creek yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

ALEXANDRIA & FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
RoAD.-At the meeting Of the City Council to
be held to morrow night, the application OF the
Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railroad, !or a
right of way through the city, Will 1t Is
thought, be definitely settled. Mr.. Roberts,
the President OF the company and Mr..
Howard, the Solicitor, are in the city, and will
remain here until Wednesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

PRorRAcrED MEETING.-The protracted
meeting in the Methodist Episcopal Church,
which was temporarily suspended last week,
RECOMMENDED las: night with Increased earn
estness and effect. \ deep religious feellng
was manifested, and savera' penltcnis were at
the altar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

FELL. FROM a CULVERT.-A colored man
named Mason, who lives near the canal locks
while on his way into the city last night, ieiI
from the top OF the calvert across the northern
end of Fairfax street into the gully below and
received severe injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12
HEALTH N WEALTH..

Health depends upon keeping our systems in
proper tone. We often noed tho aid OF tonies
to do so. Speer's STANDARD Vine Buffers
according to the opinion Of our bes- and most
successful Medical Practitioners, are the desld,
erstum so long sought after By the profession
Try them and be convinced.
Sold by Druggists. acc III"
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THE CONFESsIONS'OF An INVALID

THE CONFESSIONS OF AN
p,b];shed for tho benefit of Young Men VINO
crfsr from Nervous Debility, etc: also s
Guidance for the nervous Of both sexes, young
md old each work supplying the means OF
self euro. Writer by oro who cured himself;
and sent free on receiving 3 post pad directed
envelope. Address
nov 2i-calm Brooklyn, Il. \.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY.-For the better ac
c%ommodation Of the ladies, the Board OF d.
rectors of the Alexandria Library Company
have directed the Library Room to be opened
hereafter from / to 5 o'clock p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

RECovERED.-Nr. Michael Lynch, an em
ployee on the Manassas Branch Of tho o., a.
& Nj. r. r., VINO was Knocked Oft the tram
last week, and, it was thought, seriously In
iured. has Amos. entirely recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

SHOOTING CASE. The examination OF Peter
Davis, for shooting AT trAkcsman Neil Taylor,
on the o., A. & NJ. Il. Il. train, last week:
was held to day at Orange Court House. The
witnesses from this city left here this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

UNLICENSED DoGs.-It will bcscen by an
item 10 the Mayors office report to-day that
the fines for keeping dogs without licenses have
been collected 10 at least one Instance, and 1t Is
understood that commencement having poen
made. the owners of all unlicensed dogs in the
CITY will soon be compelled to pay the required
op,crpt
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from sGn Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. l2.-Thc First Ma
tional gold note bank N business here
January 81.
The police are arrcsting all Known thieves as
vagrants. Thirty were locked W. ,
The weather is foe and strawberries and
flowers are abundant and cheap in market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

GOODS D1sCoyERED.-Tnc sheriff was in-
formed this morning that som, goods had been
found hidden in c!unp Of woods in the coun-
ty, about three mics from the city, AMI left
hero this evanius tor the purpose Of securing
them.
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stfppnHted

New YORK, DEC. 12.-An unsuccessful
attcmpt was made last night, by burglars, TO
rob the Bank ofthe State of New York, 10
EXCHANGE place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

MASQUERADE BALL.-The members of the
Harmonic Association are making arrange.
ments for giving a grand fancy and masquerade
ball at their rooms about the middle Of next
month. 1t is understood that the affair will
be the grandest of the kind ever given in this
city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

SUPPOSED MAD Doa SnOr.-Mr Rose
Cats shot and killed q strange Newfoundland
dog, black and Of large size, at West End yes.
terday, under the suppnsi:ion that the animal
was mad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

CORPORATION Court. December term
of the Corporation Court. Judge Il. NJ. Lowe
presiding, commenced this morning. Stree
the last Court twenty deeds have been record
ed in the clerks Office.
In the matter Of the application If Joseph
3. Stewart. ~relator, for a rule to show cause
why a writ ct quo warranto should not be
awarded against Geo. &. Roberts and others,
the Judge delivered q lengthy and able opinion,
overruling the application for the rule and dis
missing the petition. MesSrs. Brent 4 Wattles,
for petitioner, Theodore Cuyler and Francis L..
Smith, for Roberts and others.
Georg!ana Henderson, was appointed admin
~istratrix of George L.. Henderson and qualified.
w. d. Corse qualified as City Treasurer.
John B. Smoot was appointed administrator
of Thomas A. Waters.
The Court appointed j. NJ. Stewart, Robert
Jameson, George Wise, R. T. Knox and j.
II. Creighton appraisers of Estate of William
Thornton, colored, deceased, and same parties
appraisers of Estates of Samuel Thronton, COL
ored, deceased, and j. w. Violet deceased.
Commonwealth w. T. Loudoun, colored. for
obtaining goods 10y false p~retenSe.
Commonwealth vs.. j Do. Loudoup, co!orcJ.
same charge Judgment for costs by consent.
The case If the Commonwealth VS.. James
Boswell. for tle murder of Il colyred child
named Martha French, was commenced, and I
vpnire had been exhausted without obtaining
liy and more ta!e>neu summoned when at
, o'clock the court took d short rrca>E. VIM.
WattirS, +. l. Saith, IT,, aod 5. Chapman
Neaie appeared a. counsel Tor detentcn', and
ID. l.. Smoot, Commonwealth Attorney, tor
the rrO>C cutiOC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

FIRE.-A large fire was observed In the
lower end Of King George county, at the close
of las. week. II was supposed TO be cord wood
near the river, ON fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

NEW RAILROAD BRIDGE.-Mr. Thomas
Reese, bridge builder on the W. l. D. IL. H.,
erected a new and substantial bridge over
Beayerdam FUN, on the line Of that road, yes
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I'D .

BADLY SCALDED.-A little Child OF Mr..
William Wheatlcy, who lives in the 3rd Ward,
was accidentally severely sea ded last week.
Mr.. Roger jacobs, fireman on ;hc o., y. 4
NJ. H. r., Was also severely scslied u day OF
TWO ago. Both, however, are recovering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

TIE WEATItER.-Thcrc was Il little Stow
and hail Yesterday and last night, with rain.
Before day this morning there was quite a gale
of wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

YEsTEEDAY.-The weather yesterday was
disagrceablr. The streets were very quiet
in consequence, and the attendance nj the
churches small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12
THOMAS SINCLAIR
CARPENTER AND JOINER

CARPENTER AND JOINER
NO. Is, SOUTH WATER STREE.
CNesr the Bank II the Odd uoninion.i
Is prepared to execute, with dispatch and On
the most reasonable terms, oil work in HE line,
aah satisfaction wsrrsntc1.
lie SELECTS work from tbs ~a:iaccnt ~cuurt", IS
he is prepared TO contract ipr budding, Or 70 do
eny kind OF rspair!n2. ie lS-:f
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ss ROR RENT-A HOUSE, LOT md
E GARDEN, 1t Tho Pains, o., a. ~ II: T..
known as the house built and ownei By Mslof
r. Foster The house and situa.ion &c
both most desirable for taking summer board
CTS. Possession given first Of January. ISL
Rent moderate. For further information apply
to EDWARD CARTER,
dec 8-eo2v The Plains, FauIuiar county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

arrival OF the scandaVian.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE steamer Sean
ianayiaD, from Liverpool, has arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12

III0H TGDE.-OWing to the ~eas!crty gale
prevailing yesterday, the tide in The Potomac
was unusually high this morning.
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C.. Il. JOYCE.
H. THORNTON. c. II. JOYCE.
7 OOK 70 YOUR INTEREST,"
WOODI WOOD WOGDl
SAWED AND SPLIT WOOD.

SAWED AND SPLIT WOOD.
Having started L Wood Yard with saWlng
and splitting machinery attached, we gro now
prepared to furnish the citizens Of h.leXandria
with SAWED and SPLIT WOOD at short no
tice and lowest rates.
We invite the public to give us l. call at Our
yard, corner of Fairfax and Queen streets, adj
Joining Risheill s. Hooge's Planeing Mill. or
leave their orders at Lunts Drug Store, corner
King and Washington streets Bennet"s Lamp
store, $40 King street; Cogan's Lamp Store,
north Royal street; Warfeld Sc Halls Drug
Store, corner Esirta1 and Prince cts. Ali or
doris will be promptly filed.
dec Sim IHOKNTOE JOYCE.
- EADY FOR THE HOLIDAYS -E:ave
T. opened this day and offer to the public and
my customers a we'll selcctad stock for the hpl-
idays, consisting OF the best Layer ls~sisins,
whole boxes, halves and quarters Nuts CT FL!
kinds, Filbcrt5, English Halnuts, Soft Shell
Almonds, Pec&nE, ETC.; tho beat Preserved
Canton Ginger, fresh and very nice; Gi:Ton,
Currants, Seedless Raisins, Figs, By the drum;
half do. and pound; Flsvoring Extracts Of all
kinds, Liquid ReAne!, Coy's Gelatine, Minco
Meat, prepared expressly for family use; Can
ned Goods of al kinds, Primo New York Buck
whcatsnd Teas, the very best G'oen md F!=@k.
Ny Teas arc selected with much carr, and hry
one in need CT q good article will Go well !"
give me a call. Al3o, Yarmouth sugar Corn,
the bast in tho world, for s.le by
nov 30 l79 King st., above Washington.
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gsy John FL. rarroit, A~ucaioneer.

DUBLTC SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
{ ERTI III ALEXhNDRIA.-Ey yirtuo
of decree OF tho Circuit Court Of A'easndrl.
county, rendered in the cause of &: E. Addi-
son vs.: Il 3. Addison, J. shall offer for ssir, on
MONDAY, tho I'd day Of January, 1871. q! II
O'Clock 70. in front OF the Mayors Office, in
Aiex.nd1ia, Vs., very valuable TRACT OF
LAND, lying il A!ezsaari. county, bat in
west. and on the probable Inc Of tho L. = r.
L. r., bounded on the norlh by Rotchio5d's
farm. en- tho south by QGecn street extended,
on the east by BaggoLt'a lot, and on tho west
by a line running north from Queen street OK
tended 20 Eo:ch!ori's farm. containing Elf
TEEN ACRES; very suitable for 2 mnrkGt
garden, being par! 0; The property OF DR.. E. D..
Addison.
Terms: One.tonth cash, and the residue in
three equal instruments at six, eighteen aid
twenty-io months, with interest, secured hy
tho notes of the purchaser and retention Of the
title till tho last payment is made. The cash
payment 10 he forfeited on failure OF tho par
chaser 30 complete his tile.
u. DULhNY BALL,
N--.-E = SaiN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-12
UAVY s. HARMON

FOR CHRISTMA AS.
4 u. APPICH,
y. +. corner ling and st. Assph streets,
RESPECTFULLY wishes his patrons a merry Christ
mas snd 4 happy New Ioar, and announces
that he will be in: receipt Of 8 full supply OF
CON FECTIONEEY. NUTS, FRUITS, PRE-
SERVES, JELLlE5. &C., &c, and every ar.
ticla III his line during the holidays, at his usual
moderate rates. Call and sec. dec II lw
CALTPETRE. Of various qualities, just re-
y ceived and for sale by
nov 80 r. s. LEADBEATER u BRO. -