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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05
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SFEEGAEI N{S'E'sd E$h.
I!AB1TUAL &C N&TlpATION.
now 30 EFERCr A CERTAIN AND PERMANENT
CURE.

]. y u
now 30 gFERCT CERTAIN AND PERMANENT
CURE.
Some occupations of life prediiposo 10 Cos
tiveness, especially those which allow bat little
exercise. Persons who contract this unfoitu-
nate habit Of body, unGor such circumstances,
might possibly bp relieved by changing thel.
sedentary ON ploymontS for others OF 4 more
active kind but this is by no means certain; -
uabitual constipation il very obstinate dis
order AL the ordinary socs!ied remedies IN
vsriably sggravate il. Nothing can be more
injurious than the continued use Of strong apo,
rients. They at first irritate, and finally almost
psralyze the bowels-TenderinG them SO Torpid
that enormous doses OF cathartlc mod!clncs
have no effect upon them. A mild apeTient,
com cd with & gentle s.i!nUlaIt. Is Inc true
rem dv; and Il combination in TIE happleft
proportion, of these ingredients, is found IN
Hostct:sr's Stomach !!ittars This famous
S,omgchic invigorateS the whole Intestinal CA
nal, while quietly removing from It's conV"su-
lions I'll mpodimen!s to a tree passage through
them, No mere purgstive has this double op-
Grafton. No ordinary sLimulant e1fecls tho de.
sired object. Cases Of Constipation abandoned
rs hopeless by distinguished medical mon have
been cured in few weeks By tho Bl:tcrs. 10
those who have tried al the medicines 0: the
dispensary in vain, We say Try inns lrreslstioie
stimuiant and ape.ient There Is no su1lclchI
reason why conS!iI alton should be the ccnse-
oue2ce of sedentafy habits. Hosteiters BIZ
tiers, bv supplying the Vig0r which would oth'
erwise be derived from exercise, Will IN ell cases
enable the system to perform its cxcretory iuHc-
tions regularly and beautifully. dec '-eo!H
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From Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. 5.-The city Of Elgin Ills,
i. greatly excited By the appearance OF STANCE
disease. The physicians believe they have
:!iscovcrc, he Few parasite which caused tic
death OF a woman named Ives.
Three stock thieves captured at Round Hill,
Douglass country. Colorado, on Tuesday last
were tried by vigilance committee to- whom
they mad. full confession, ana were hanged
Oh Thursday. Their confession Implicated q
member OF others.
In the case Of Lougworth anu his son, on
trial at Ottawa, Ills, for the murder Ct Robin-
son, the Jury On Saturday morning rendered
verdict finding William Longwortn guilty OF
,nons!aughter. lie vas sentenced to three
wears Imprisonment. His son was found not
guilty. TIE counsel for the defence moved
for 4 nSlY trial.
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AUCTION SALES.
Nv Holm Ell, PARROT, Auctioneer.

THRUST SALE-By virtue Of deed Of trust
! from VIRGINIA Scott 10 the undersigned,
dated the 10Th day of August, 1870, OF record on
the land records Of Fslrisz county, VrSIn1ls'
for the purpose: OF said deed. shall, on U b,,
DAY, the 27th day Of Deccm Der, 1870, at II
m, in front of the Mayors office in the city of
Alexandria, Va, as trustee in said deed named
otior for sale, by public auction, the following
described TRACT OF Land, in ssid county
OF Fairfax, part Of the BuSH-HILL ESTATE,
viz: BEGINNING st q stone marked Z. N. s. 9,
being tho corner of a tact of land conveyed by
josiah Watson and wife to Richard Marshal
Scott, On the 10th Of August, 1897, and runaing
thence with the 4:h line of said tract reversed
north T4o east 6S poles to the corner
OF said above mentioned tract; thence due
north 30T poles 20 s stump OF swamp plack
oak, on tho bank CT Cameron or Back LICK run;
thence with the meandcr5 OF the run 10 sthSo
on the bank thereof on the dividing line Of the
lsnds ofthe said Virginia Scott and Barbour:
thence with suii dividing lire south ~ east
l97 poles 10 . stone marked t. Il. :. =; iheaca
sgein with the lines 81 the shove heatloned
tract conveyed by Josah Watson and wife to
H. NJ. Scott south 1899 west Is poles to the cor
ner "E" of said tract; thence with the last line
.. the said tract reversed 10 the poirt Of begin
ming, containing about ONE HUNDRED
ACKES OF LAND, exclusive of the land oc'
cupied by the o., A. Il II. +. K. Co. near the
bank Of the
Terms Expenses of sale &ni J OF the puT.
chase money cash, and the residue il two equsi
instalnlents st six and twelve months, respect
lively, from the day Of sale. viii! interest,". 10
deferred payments to be secured by negotiate
notes, with good endorsers, and also by Il lea
upon the property-the said property being lis
be TO be resold by public aucsloa upon delau';
in tho payment thereof by virtue OF said dee
of trust Deeds and stamps at he cost 0t the
purchaser. WESTEI. WILLOUGHBY,
Fairfax co.. nov DTS Trustees.
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FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Dec. 5.-Thc losses sustained by
the Saxous in the battles around Paris from
Nov. 30.h to Dec. I'd. are estimated at abou
1900 men.
-Four regiments of Saxon forces. the l04l!
l0G;h, l07th and los lost fifteen officers killet
ana sixty w0uuded.
Tie total number OF French prisoners take!
was about 5000.
hdvic:s from Paris have been received up lt
late huHr Sunday night
There bad been no further attempt to force
dc prussian lines.
VERSAILLES, Dec. 4-EVcnng. The ifrcncl
before Vincenna have beer reinforced.
la the fight OF Friday General Trcskows' d
vision took from the French seven guns. They
also capture! 1900 prisoners, Including one
General and two other officers.
LYONS, Dec 3.--Fightiug occurred all day
Saturday between General GarabaidlS force:
and those of the l'russiaps under Gen. Wcrdel
between the villages OF AntuD, in tho depart
mcnt of Saonc-et Loire, and Arnav in the de
pertinent OF Cote Don. The French were
successful, and General Cremer is now actively
pursuing he flying Prussians.
LILLE, Dec 4--.Evening. Pru.slan or'
nv operating in the North OF France is retreat
lug towards Rheims.
Tours, Dec. 4.-On Friday the Prussian:
rccaptured from tho French the following
places Fcrminieres. Guionvl!c, Neville,
and Vil!epan.
It is reported that there Was heavy fighting
all along the lines Yesterday,
The pontfcal Zouaves were terribly cut up.
They lost three quarters OF their battalion.
Charpttr, himself, their commander, was
wounded.
LONDON, Dec. 5-Advices from Belort
have been received up to Saturday afternoon.
The Garnlans had opened bombardmeut.
VERSAILLES, Dee. 4.-Ycstorday Prince
Frederick Charles. with the 81, and 9Th corps,
drove he enemy near Chiviily and Chler into
the iores; Of Orleans, capturing two guns.
LONDON, Dec Especial French dispatch
ca 70 the Times sod Telegraph this morning
show that the people arc more encouraged and
het;er assured than ever before, although lr
the midst of almost crushing misfortunes
The Republicans arc wasing desperate
struggle Tor life and liberty.
Tours adviccs declare that the Parl:lans are
successfully holdirg their OWN, and that the
movement OF Paladne5 continues.
Grnera Ducrot was not driven from the
field Thursday: but on the contrary, his
army have yaned An important, Threatening
uosiion on the cast bank of the Marine.
FLORENCE, Dec. 5.-Duke OF Aosta has
officially nciicl the denu:ation OF the Spanish
Ceres ot bis acceptance q the Spanish crown
Hc will probably accompany the derutaton 10
Madrid.
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GRAPE WIN j.,

We take plca:ure IL directing the attention
Of tho public 70 Spser's cclcb?.,1od Port Grape
Wine, a pure and unsdultcFat9d grape wine,
upon which every one having occasion t" use
wine may most implicitly rel 3
The wine is n1sde at spccr's vineyards, Pas
sale, n. j. It hiss rich tivor, mellow lHici-
ness and brilliant color, aid is not or y an
agreeable beverage, but highly beneficial in lis
Properties. We know this to De tho !acs, hay
ing tried the s.ticic thoroughly. Use Speer,'
Bottled Wines with his signature On the cork,
and you are sure Of getting pure article -
Davenport Democrat.
For sale by Druggists. dec 81"
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'E'sin Markets

Kew YORK, December 5.-Stocks steady
cola II. Money Sal. Virginia s! 1e5, eX;cou-
pon, e.! new GA fl"ur s;S"dy ~ Wsf "
rua. md unchanged. Corn qnat ara :les ly'
BALTIMORE Docembar 5.-VjrEini- IS nId'
Cotton dull and nominal; middling uplands
II; low middling l4s Flour qu;e: and steady
Wheat more sctve, bu. prices ara entirely IN
chsn.cd. Corn firm and steady; white IL; yell
law 73s7I. Onts lower ut 4Sa5n. Rye unchanged.
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Auction SALES.
pUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
ERTY IN ALEXANDR1A-By virtue

DUBLIC sale OF Va L1!ABLs PRup-
1 ERTY IN ALEXANDR1A:-By virtue
Of q decree OF the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county. rendered in the cause Of q; Z Adt d.
son vs. 3 Addison, shsl offer Tor safe. or ~,
MONDAY, tbs "a day of January, 1871 At u
O'Clock M, in front OF the Mayors ONCE, III
Aeysnd1is, Va. very valuable IEA hyt IN; mf
meo ia.ely contiguous TO the city on the IoFln'
west IND on the probable line Of the A. & F.
r. r., bounded on the north by RotchtoTd,s
farm, Gil tie south by Qleen street extended,
on the east by Baegott. lot. and on the west
by line running n9rth from Queen street p e +
TEEN ACRES; very suitable for u market
garden being par: Of the property Of DR.. E. B.
Addison.
Terms One-tcnth cash, and The residue IN
three equal instalments 81 six, eighteen and
twenty. four months, with interest, secured by
tho notes Of The purchaser and retention Of the
title till the last payment is made. The cssh
payment 70 be forfeited on failure Of the pGr-
chaser to complete his title.
N. DULANY BALL,
lee 3-2svts Comm'r. OF Sale.
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ESy gSca!E, Knox r.. EErr.sy,

Tl:cal Estate Agents sud Auctioncersl
rH,EESTEE'S EA AH.--ln execution Of decd
4 of trust FROM .john T. Blcxham TO the sub;
scribcr, bearing date July J, 1892, n"d IaeoTdnd
amongst tho land records 81 Fairfax county, in
liber X, No. 4. folio III. | shaiI, for the, pur.-
poses in ssid decd n!entioned and ,,ec!GTed'
proceed to sell, by public auction: on SATult-
DAY, the 9th day of NoTHmbar, io1V' mt t%eiT"
o'c.Gck m, in front Of C-t!a Tavern, West END.
certain LOT or PAHGE l. OF LAND. in til"
county CT Fairfax, situated on tho south side o.
the Little River Turnpike sDd binding thereon,
short dstarco beyond The first toIlgs;e, End
containing hou. TEN ACRES, more or !ess'
TERMS-Tho sur, Of S;3OJ, With Interest rom
July lst, 1863, and the further sum CT $5UO W.!
interest from June l2lh, 1862. must be PAD
down in cash; for the residue such credit Wal
ba allowed rs the said John i. bloXhsm msy
liiract. LAWRENCE .. ThyL Lob,
san v9-tnts Trustee.
,sS-Tho above sails has baEt po4tpHnod unt:'
WEDNESDAY,, DrcernUur :. Dov b-bo!a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

RAT KILLING.-T The most extensive rat kill
ing that probably ever occurred in this city
was witnessed at the pulling down Of the Old
Government ware house on Ua;on stroat, op
posite Shoots lumber yard, this morning..
The dogs and boys engaged in the sport de-
stroyea, it is estimated by spectators, AZ least
a wbeelbarrow full OF the animals.
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Murder.

New BEDFORD, Dec 5.-Benjamin How
arl, aged So years, vas found murdered Satur'
day near his dwelling, three miles from West
porf. Hc was shot through the body, and his
head and right leg were cut off with an axe, -
lie lived alone. An attempt had been made,
apparently, to bury the body,which was tound
in the woods. There is no clue 10 the muir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

The STREETS. The present clean condition
OF the streets is subjec. Of remark, aud re-
fleets crodit upon the energy and watch!u'noss
of the Superintendent of Police, who is un-
csasing in his endesvours 10 promote the sail
tary condition of the city.
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AMUSElIENTS.
| LIBERTY HALL.
K. DORSAY OGDEN ........ ........ Manager
TWO NIGHTS ONLY

TWO NIGHTS ONLY
First appearance in this city OF tho world re-
nOWned
EAVEL MARTINETTI TROUPE.
which will appear for two nights only, MON.
DA 7 and TIL ESDAY, De-. 5 and 6.
Change Of bill each night.
Admission 81 and 75c.
Doors open ut I; to cunmcnce vt 3. ie 3t
GRAND VOCALAND INSTRUMENTAL
" CONCERT AT LIBERTY HALL, ON
THURSDAY, December 18th, 1870.
A SPLENDID ARRAY OF TALENT.
The Concert viii! open with the GEN. LEE
ARTILLERY GALLOPE, composed Tor tie
occasion by Prof. j. w. Bergman, of WISH
ington, d. G.
The Instrumental music will be under the
auspices OF It'll K BEETHOVEN AMATEUR
ii USlCAL ASSOCIATION, of Washington,
Prof. j. w. Bergman, Director.
Mr.. J. Lee Rowland, Violin Primo.
Mr.. j. w. Brooks, Violin Sscondo.
Mr.. =. II. Heller, Viola Primo.
Mr.. A. III. Brooke. Vio!incelo Primo.
EIr. w. II. Mari, Clarionct.
MI. J. H. Brooke, Flute.
Dir. e. s. Rowland, Gornet Piston Primo.
hr. Carl Bergman, Comet Piston Socondo.
Prof. j. w. Trebells, OF Phila., Piano.
The celebrated Plima Donns', Mad. Cecilia
Miss Ha!en Novc:t, Of Alexandria, Va; Mrs.
Julia a. Monroe Soprano; Miss Emma SUM
lnsrs. Alto Mr. J. Il. Gstting!y. Of Washing
tol Dulcet Tenor MIR. w. a. Widrey, 5aaso,
of Washington, D. G.; Miss Cornelia Stoutsn-
bursh, Of Alexandria, Va. assisted Gy Prof. j.
W. Trebells, OF Philadelphia. will play the &C,
compartments.
The committee beg leave to state that tho
hall will be handsomely decorated for the oc.
ca.ion, End that no trouble or e1ponae will be
spared in providing for the comfort and safety
OF the audience. s. tull programme, giving the
selections for the occasion, will appear III the
Gazette az early rs the 9Th instant.
Tickets can be had ut the music atore or Mr.
Victor Becker, or the bookstore OF Mr.. Geo.
E. French. Tickets 50c; rtsecvad sasts I5c.
The Piano for the occasion s one OF " IN.
Knabo u Co.'S superb make and kindly fur
nishod by Victor Becker, esq. dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

FENCE BURNERS. of the county
report that it is impossible to preserve the
fences around the farms and gardens in the
neighborhood of Arlington, and that many,
after having their enclosures stolen two CT
three times, have come to the conclusion that
it was useless to replace them.
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Fairfax county, nov 2l-law4w

r AND FOE SALE-Pur:lsrtt 10 q decd Of
IL trust from Leo TLttia 20 tho undersigned,
bearing ds;o april g. 1859, and OF record on
No. 4, page %, shall, on MON Y, the 18th
day OF December, 1870, Court day, in front Of
the Cour. House door Of Fairfax county, eel 20
.ie highest bidder, the following described
property: Mi That TRACT or PAECEL or
LAND conveyed b. ssid deed Of trust, con,
tanning two hundred and ninety-lve ncrc. and
one hundred end for:y-one poles. This land
lies near Rurke's stallion, o., A. u NJ. f. h
ard eGr {. r.. Arundle's.
Terms SO much cash 's viii! discharge tho
expense. Of sale and TIE h'nHun! due and un!nid
under the said deed nt trust, and the residue on
y crcdi. of SIX months. 'jhc cash required will
DO announced on ,he day Of sale. Selling
rs trustee 1 will convey such utlo as -
vested in n 6 b. said G:eG % !rn2. on!y, which
is believed 10 be good.
;'sirf.y county, nay lg-lA.iE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

HALF FARE.-DeIcgates to the Grand Lodge
OF Masons of Virginia. Which meets at Rich
mond on Wednesday, the 18th instant, will be
passed over the Orange, Alexandria and Ma
uassss, aud Chesapeake and Ohio roads, at halt
fare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

TIE NAME OF the man who shot at Brakes
man Taylor, on the o., a. &. N. Il. Il. on
Friday, motto, Of which appeared In satur-
DAYS Gazette, is Davis, son OF the late Peter
Davis, of this place. Parties left this city tn-
day for Orange Court House, for the purpose
if possible, of arresting Davis, who is sad to
he still at that place or in he neighborhcci.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

PRopERTY SALE. --Grcen & Wise real cs
tate agents, have sold the tarm situated near
Nokesyille station, O., "A. Il NJ. Il. f., belonging
to Mrs. Mary A. Cline, containing $50 acres TO
Messrs. Wood & Conover OF New York, price
20 npr acre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05
REAT REDUCTION IN PRICES!
H. KING, JR.,
MASONIC T#MPLE, COR. 9th & + SITS,
Washington, d. g.
MILLINERY, FANCY e LADIES' FUH
NISEING GOODS.

MjLI!NEEY, FANCY & LADIES' FUH-
NISEING GOODS.
Fine Beaver Hats a. zoe. &c and 81 Ostrich
Feathers at SIC, -5c end 81; elegant Flowers
from Csc to &c q spray Bonnet Velvets from
2 60 to 81 90 yard, the best. and Velveteens
from roc to ST 35. the very bozt, per yard i;
Lsccs, Gimpuro. Thread, Valencia, Dutchess,
and Poin: Applique Silk Laces of all grades ;
elegant Sash Ribbon from 75c to Sl25. per yard
SPLENDID trim ned Bonnets and Hats from < Oh
to S.; Rosiery, Gloves and HsnGkerchiofs,
Linen Collars md Cuffs in every variety and
Al the lowest market rates: Cocssis from 75c to
a. the very bcst irnpertod; Ladies Vests, good
quality. from 75c TO 81 m Elegant assert Inent
C,hildTen's Furs from 8 90 10 81 50 q set; Ladies'
Furs from s 20 to $40 81 set, the best OF mink.
81 Hats trimmed without chnrge
Iu,.h;noto, dor Aim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

CHRISTMAS is coming. One word, Ia7t how
about it. Buy all your presents-the presents
you intend to make TO children and friends, ut
home. Don't send your money elsewhere to
procure what you wuut. Patroniza your OWE
Sinra.t opners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

YESTERDAY was bright aud beautiful day,
with soft and ba!my atmosphere. The put
pits ofthe various churches were filled by the
resident olergy, and the congregations IN at.
tendance, were unusually large. In the even
ing there was large number Of persons on
me strcots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

EADY FOR TIE HOilDAYS;-,:Eiave
nv customers well selected stock for the hol-
ids7s, consisting of tho best Layer Rsi.inss
WIS 1 boxes, halves and qusrteTs: Nuts Ct sill
kinds, Filberts, English W"nutE, SSof: ;:hel!
Almonds, Pecans, ETC.; tho best. PreServed
Canton Ginger, freih AID very nice Cittoh'
Currants, Sscdlcss Rsizins, Figs, by the drum,
half do. and pound; Tlsvo,ing Extracts Of all
kinds, Liquid Renne., Cox's Gelatine, Mince
HEAT. prepared expressly for family use Can
ned Goods of ell kinds, Primo New York Buck
wheat and Teas, the very best Green and Black
NY Teas sre selected with much care and any
ono in need CT II good article will Go well t"
Give me n call. Alto, Yarmouth Sugar Corn,
Tho bes! in tn. world. for ssla by
vi" w F. BROOkES,
on ia E;no st ahnrn WNshin utun.
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. Cd

DINNER STOLEN. 1.-THE pantry III the house
of Mr.. Richard Purcell, near the corner OF
Prince and Alfred streets. Was robbed on Sat
urday night last OF The materials from which
the Sunday dinner WAS to have been prepared.
The colored cook employed by the same gen
tIemsn, on Sunday morning made tire III the
kitchen stove ard accidentally cooked two cats
which had slept in there the night BEFORE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05
CHARLES WHITTLESEY,
L. $. COMMISSION EK,
AND
tTrrOpNEv AND COJTSSETLOR "
J y II ~ WV ~ |
Z NIX RIpTCY


BANKRUPTCY.
Congress having Just amended the Bankrupt
law 50 that nearly all parties can DO discharged
from their debts unobstructed by the fifty per
cent clause, go. called, another opportunity Of
fors to secure The benefits of this most effective
and permanent measure of rdliet. The above
named will make bankrupt business q specially;
will procure discharges on the most moderate
terms, and transact I'LL business in that line at
prices whics Cannot fail to be satisfactory. Be-
ing U. s. Commissioner, he will endeavor to
visit the different counties on court days, and
thus save parties the trouble and expense OF
several trips TO Alexandria in beginning and
proceeding with their cases. Discharges can
be obtain cd here before Register Hill az prompt
~ SIS in Richmond or elsewhere, and q: much .r
less expense to parties It may be added that
The Bankrupt act, n connection with The
Homestead exemption, which it is now beloved
will be secured to the bankrupt under the bank,
rupt law. is tho only reel relief, now Offered to
parties struggling il the hopeless bondage OF
old debts. address personally or by letter ut
No. y south Royal street, kIexandria. [jylb-ly
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,ScxY Gurk Election,

ALnAHY, n. Y, Dec. 5.--The official vote
for Governor will be declared by the State can
vassers as follows Hoffman, 500, 532 Wood
ford, sec, 43G Graham, Labor REFORM LOOT;
scattering, blank and defective 1895. Total
vnta I'll o20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

MAD Doas.-A dog supposed to be mad,
was pursued on Saturday, through some Of
our streets. 1t is said that he had bitten
several other dogs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY CoMPANY.-A met
iug of tho directors of the Alexandria Library
Company will be held at 8 o'clock tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

HOUSES WANTED. The urgsnt want OF
dwelling houses in this city Is aEalu pressed
upon capitalists as means for profitable and
safe investments. Hardly day passes that ap.
plicstions arc not made for houses that would
rent for from three to !our huodrcd dollars, but
the applications arc in vain. Because al such
houses are occupied, and good tenants would
take hundred more had THY an opportunity
afforded them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

BsS- The article, on Java Coffee, which
friend has sent US to copy, WAS published 10
the Gazette several days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

COUNTY CoURT.-The December term of
the County Court for this county, Judge r.
II. Cockerie, presiding. commenced aud clos
ed its session to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05

Horse RECOVERED The horse OF Mr.
Henry Oaingelf5ld, which was stolen froul The
stable ofthat gentleman last week, was recover
ed on Saturday, by Mr.. James Chatham, who
found the animal near Freedmsn's Village
whittier he had been ridden aud lett Ivy u col
orea man. No arres, was made. The horse
WAS let, with atc)iorcd man named John Nj
nor. The man whr left him gave his name as
Braxton, and said he came from Dulnri's He
is described as a <raisht haired nuNatto. lie
said he was going to Washington but would
return the next day. He is supposed to be
the same man who escaped from TWO of tho
polco officers OF this city some time ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-05
JARuG S'roR T.

nRuG STOKE.
Having purchased, the Drug Store on inc
northeast corner Of King md Washington SIS,
for T. number of years past known as Altonrh )
Drug Store, respectfully inform the crizehs
Of Alexandra and vicinity that L Will Keep
constantly On hand {. fail nAd complete assorI.
rnent of all srtclcs usually found in ahrst' ci"sa
drug store.
Particular attention will be paid to the COM
pounding of prescriptions day and light: AVN
aug 3l-tf SAM Y FL II. 1 ONI.
kETIN DOW GLASS.
A lull supply Of FRENCH WINDOW
GLASS, Of Ill sizes, from 6x3 for no; bed: 10
2Sx5l, botn single and double thickness, Just
received Also, PUTTY in tin cans and olau'
dcrs, eor sale low. <. J. MILLER,
seq 27-eo3m G5 King street.
BUILDING LOTS FOX SALE.
We have for sale number of BUILDING
LOTS, on Prince. Luke, Fayctte and Payne
streets, i: tho square opposite the Orange depot
w. g. YEATON.
K. JOHNSTON.
dec l-aoG: Commissioners.
:ERIMh; FACTORY CHEESE for sale by
] nov ID j. Q. MlLBURN.