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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Treasurer Spinner has written letter in
reply 10 one received from 4 leading banker Of
the South, in regard to supply Of small notes
for that section instead of the larger denomna-
tons. the writer representing that planters and
country people require small currency. Gen.
Spinner says the department is ready to
supply notes in denominations from one to one
thousand dollars that may be required and
paid for; the charges Of transportation both
ways at the expense OF the department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27
SALE or \ VALUABLE
/ FISHERY THE POTOMAC Rlt Err.

TRUSTEES SALE or AEALUABLE
l. FISHERY ON TIE POTOMAC RIVE X.
By virtue Of II decree Of the Circuit Court for
Chnrlcs county, Maryland, sitting rs Il Court OF
Equity tho undersigned, rs trustee wi offer, nj
u,Ibic sale in front "c the Mayors office, in tho
rily of Alexandria, Va. on SATURDAY, the
18th day Of No cmhcr ISL between II and |
o'clock p. H., that FISHERY, on thr p"t"lnmc
river. in said county, known rs "IllDRNS
GUT" # which Samuel Lunt, late Of Al"xan-
drn, died seized and possessed.
The Fishery, rs reserved ia the sale Of the
farm heretofore made, comprises Il lot of land of
several acres at the lower end of the farm, en-
bracing the HOUSES attached tn the shore, and
the beach, the entire extent Of said farm up the
river. with the right of WAY thereto.
Terms: The terms of saIr ~ prescribed blythe
decree and further decree of the Court III tn"
premises. are Onc-lnurtI of the purchasc-mon-
az in cash, or ~ much more IL the purchaser
NAV desire to pay, and the remainder III u, j.
and Is months, in equal instruments, t" hc So
cured by the notes at the purchaser, bearing in
trrcst from the day "t sale, with security, /" be
approved by the trustee
JOHN W. MITCHELL, Trustee.
Charlie: county, Nd. oct c1-c"tS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The "National Colorcd Convcntiou, at Col
umbia, s. G., has adjourned. 1t passed rcSo-
lutions inviting all the colorcd people to come
to the South and settle therefor organizing 4
Civil Rights League for colorcd people for
more Congressional interference for colorcd
trade, associations, &C. &c. Also equality in
schools-and another Convention next year!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The ''terror" imposed upon large portion
of the people Of South Carolina, innocent wo-
men and children, and men who have commit
ted no offence, by the suspension Of the writ Of
hcabcas corpus, the bands Of soldiers travcrs-
ing the country, the arrests and imprisonments,
&C., is most distressing. 1t is prolongation
of the war in its worst form The white peo-
pie are GRADUALLY leaving the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Gen. Hancock announces the rapid and sue
ccS>ful survey Of the Yellowstone Valley from
the west as far as the Powder River. The
engineer in charge is said to be delighted with
the country for its railroad facilities The
abundance. No men were lost The trip was
male in twcntv- three DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

But little more than week remains between
this day and the day Of the election in Eir-
gnia Although there has been an increase of
activity on the subject in the Conservative
lanks recently, there still remains much to be
done All the voters should be sceu-thc SUI
pcrintcndcnts should make all their arrange.
mcnts-and everything should be in readiness
for the vote Then. when the day comes, let
every Conservative vote for his principles, and
thee andidatcs nominated to support those
nrincinlcsl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Some Radicals have become so used to the
political tyranny exercised by their own party,
and often by themselves, too, when they sup
pose it expclicnt for party purposes, that they
even think the honest expression of opinion
by others, when that opiaion does not agree
with theirs, is tyranny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The rebuilding of Chicago has suggested va
rous improvements in cities, among which is
that Of heating the entire town with steam in a
manner very similar to that by which it WIS
formerly lighted by means Of pipes running
under ground from some central reservoir to
each house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

DEATH OF THOMAS EWING, SR.-Thnmas
Ewing, ST., died at Lancaster, Ohio, yesterday.
He was born in Ohio county, in what is now
Western Virginia, in 1889. lie rose by his
own talents and industry to high offices OF honor
AMI trust. During his long life he was Senator
in Congress- Secretary of the Treasury, Secrc-
tary of the Interior, etc. lie was an eminent
lawyer, distinguished statesman, aud an hon
est man-pain, practical, and efficient. Thus
passes away another of the men, who were
the comrccrs of Clay, Webster, Calhoun, and
Benton &C., in the better days Of our country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27
NEWS OF THE DAY.
"T s.ou Mr rrty nge unL Loeiy ofi1s 1T0u,

."V IN" tfy hge tht' o"oJ ~ "'' ''"'''
- r. ,,.l
;'..:.,". Non, VIII ,u w,,,.s-
were 'oiu 'y au''i'' d. -'0" 80, y ''' " '','OI
Jay mere was w.; h''s' ;s:.j Ill., s''i
.nougn tle o'"J'H T"s ,bm.e ,hancd iur;ns
tEs nrcyin1s month, In detail, the decline is
in lump rs cts. Der ton in CRATE ST cts per ton,
and in stnvc Is cts. Der ton. Lu the various
sizes for domestic use the average decline equal
cd IS cts. per tom
At the closing meeting of the American Mis-
sinnary Society in Hartford, Conn.,, yesterday,
, r,.ryyt WAS adopted endorsing President
Grant ; Indian policy, and Recommending il
hearty SUPPORT ni that policy. Secretary De,
lanp Il :" ad'lrr:ard tl'r "ry""l"I' al,1 at'T'h
utc'l the hostility "I tl'e i'"''l'S I" inc inh'
man treatment rr"ctIsd upon them by S"''"'-
ing agents
Inc h"arn u '"lc''L-''S '"Sl"''"'' ~
stcaInbnats rIu-cd their SESSION yesterday, and
nov await the action Of the Secretary Of the
Treasury before a"j"nr"Ins sine ,lIr o"s rule
'aSse' ~ 'e nEI, Is l''', ''a'' VI IT, S'''Ii a"i
'% ''F' r ','' |'S.l"sn ',I''''' W '|,'
'',' =. ','' 80 -, ,,,.,,
,rn,iJ.l n.y. Inv
\ m,rL;uc has L.,,, iuvcutcl and is now OF,
.l;,;,;.n, H., c,;u r. liza A,,.r,r l,.,i,u,,.
;%m vml e. ,,;I;v;u,, .,,,,,, .r,J #
cracks the KERNEL anJ s,.rarales the meat,
which c,u L,. ,,.rI for oiI or feeling rurposrs.
Cotton seed meal i. now l;.,l ont good deal in
the N"rth and Is quoted in New York ut - 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Senator Sumner advises the colorcd people
to demand and obtain, perfectly equal rights
with the whites, in all hotels, schools, and con
veyanccs Also, We presume, in churches, the
aires: aud public halls Nothing will do, he
says, but cntip equality!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The Chicago fire seems to have had the cf-
rect temporarily, at least, of melting down
political asperitics in that city, and the two
parties talk of an arrangement dividing the
city Offices between them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

EPISCOPAL CoNvESTIoN. In the Episcopal
Convention yesterday, the nomination Of Rev.
VIM. Hobart Hare to be Missionary Bishop Of
Cape palmas, Africa, wa. withdrawn. The
House of Deputies adopted resolution to pro-
hibt the insertion Of musical untatons or a,l
ditiona words in the Prayer Book. This is in
tended as Il movement against the singing OF
the Ps:,ltcr and other portions Of service. A
canon WAS received from the Bishops forbid
ding the elevation of the elements in the Holy
Communion, or the administration Of the office
in such II manner a. tn render them objects OF
alteration, or to teach the doctrine Of tranSuI'-
Stantiation This tic House Of Deputies re-
jectcd, and adopted As substitute resolutions
condcmning the practice which the canon would
lcgisIatc against, and expressing a confidence
tlat the counsel and advice Of the Bishops
would be sufficient to reprcSs all that is OBJ
jcctionahlc twas resolved to hold the next Con-
vcntion in New York. At midnight the Com
vcntion adjourned sine die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The Washington Chronicle recommends that,
in future, the candidates of political parties for
Offices, should be nominated hy primary cdc-
hous, and not by mass Or ward meetings Prob
ably it would be the best way for nominations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

jury TRIAL IN New ORLEANS. --Durng
the progress Of IN interesting murder trial IN
New Orleans recently, proceedings were brought
to postpnncmcnt in consequence III the i"rtu-
itou1 discovery among the .inrylncn OF tvs" c"-
orrl Individuals who should not have been
there One of them WIS arrested while in the
box, on charge Of felony. FIR Il err me c"mmIt-
ted in Il nrighborns parish. anl the her WAS
found to be man VIII" Ind done the State
some service: in the prutrutlary This OK.
ploitatun oI' ii queer iuliria situation produced
some confusion. and the Ju'l nc, putin" on his
spcctarr<, adjourned the court t" investigate
the unusual state of things
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The reported opinion Of Architect Mullct as
to the superiority Of brick as a fire proof ma
tcrial for building, is controvcrtcd on all sides
by builders. They flare up! 1t puts us in mind
of there is nothing like leather" Each man
says that the material he uses is the best, what
ever it may be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Mrs. Myra Clarke Gaines, widow of the late
Gen. Gaines, who already receives 4 pension
from tho government, is cndcavoring to obtain
IN increase ofthc pension.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Go1D MEDAL" prnprictor> Of the Rlcll-
mond Dispatch will give Il gold medal to the
best drilled volunteer company at the coming
State Agricultural Fair, 1t is expected that
the prize will he competed for by the c"npa-
mics of Richmond Lynchhurg, Norfolk. Dan,
vile, Petersburg, and Alexandria. Alas !!
We have no military company here NOW, to
Join in the competition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The New York Express suggests that now
that the out door season is over, the base ball
athletes turn their attention to saving wood
for widows and invalids
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Secretary Boutwell,, in a lecture, he drli"v-
transportation by wafer to other countries, re
marking that it WAS Il drplnrahIr fact that Of
ll0 merchant vessels, that sail between this
country ami Europe not waS under the
American flag. Great Britain is taking pos
session. of the commerce Of the world. This il
humility. How, he asked, it to he rcmrdicl !?
No more wn,lcn ocean ships, h. sud- should
be built Sailing vessels built Of iron are
wanted, arl the only vessels that can compete
with other commerce are iron steamships.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27
u lSTElsS.
1880 - -rs- -sA
T. II 4 f. y.
THA
CllERIFF'S NOTICE TO AX-PAYERS

C1IERIFFS NOTICE TO ia N-PAYERS
On and after February SL, ISL, my Office will
be- on Washington street, adjoining the drug
store of Dr. Prrpnint. | would respectfully ask
persons VII" have not paid their STATE and c"un-
IT, take. for 1870 to c:lll and settle The c"ntin-
llnn,r of the public s,ho"ls depends upon the
payment of taxes promptly; and am compelled
To settle with the Auditor. The unpaid taxes for
1868, with interest, must hr settled
!. &. ONEAL,
i'm 81 Sheriff Alexandria co.. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

So far from the San Domingo annexation
scheme, being abandoned, from all that We can see
and hear, its partizans and i'll in the ring, are
more active than ever, especially as they find
the President apparently willing to h0ck them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The bill Of expenses for what is CALLED the
"disgrarclul banuuct,' given by the Corpora
ton of Baltimore, to the visitors from Pitts
burg, Wheeling, &c, amounts to hear S2j 900!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

FLuNKErlsM.-A New York journal rcnlaks,
concerning the 'honorS shown in this country
to foreign princes by those who delight to abaSe
themselves before titled visitors that this toa-
dyiSm is partly because of a prudent desire to
commend ourselves to the country which the
prince. whom for the hour We are mouopoiz-
ing. happens to represent" Who are our
selves in this business The fact is that
funkeys and tuft-huntcrs are the only class
that dishonor the American character for man
hood by paying slavish court to Il man who
happians to bear Il title. These individuals,
represent themselves only. and i Very miscra-
bic representation it is Wash. Pit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

U1RUSTEE'S SALE or HAZEL PLAIN,
l. better known rs the "Chlnn Fmrm, near
Manassas, Nu.-AS trustee, substituted for ti""
II. Carter, in !. deed executed By Is. i. thnn
sell, ut II a clock, WEDN ESDA !, til" 9th al
November, 1871, in front of the Mansion lluu.r
in the city of y lrAuudria, the 'ClllNN FARM,
designated in the deed ~ Hazel Plain, combining
$50 acres; thrcr-larth> arabic; cI"c"iatr color
ed easily cultivated and productive; the re-
maindrr in wood and timber, and all well sup
piled with water. This desirable estate has upon
it the tanuls CIlINN HOUSE, n large 6s=ss,
frame building, with eight rooms, needing. LEE
repairs. II comfortable Log House, "ccuprrI by
the tenant, stone stable, log corn CRIB and grns-
ry; is conveniently near to churches, schools
mills and markets within fix" mile, of the o.,
a. & NJ. X. r., and III the hrnlthlrot section "l
the county of Prince William.
The decd authorizes u sale for cash but II
desirrd credit ~ /" two thirds OF til" r"r'h''"
money, will be- given By the creditor ordering
tho sale WI. II. FlTZuUGH, Trustee,
oct - fredericksburg, Va.
HT1IIE AMERICAN SUBM ERGED, DOU-
l. BLEACHING, N-FREEZINGF FORCE
PUN P-TlIc simplr,; and most powerful in use.
1t IL proved to be- the CHEAPEST, most effective"
durable and reliable pump. Satisfactory t"t-
m"niala furnished, and orders promptly "u'n!-
cd TO- }. +. HALEY, Agent.
Office at WIN. Csgan's, II north Royal street
AlcIanhrln, ' II. OCT Z.-'"i ""St"
A CHANCE FOR a BARGAIN-DAM-
~ AGED SkIRTS-A lot "i Hoop Skirt
from the celebrated factory of Downs " l},s,"tt
THESE goods were made of superior material for
our own trade, but got wet on the Steamer, nnd
will be sold NJ IL great sacrifice.
oct II ROBI. Il. WOOD.
TREEN GINGER, Cnrbottc Of Lime, Flesh
W Brushes, Phnlnn'e VitnIia, SlmIdings III
quid Clue Olive Oil, llemboTs SmrsnrHriila
(lunnc, &c. just received and for sal" by
oct u +. ). LEA DBEATEE y Hlo.
OPERA FLANNEL!
~ OPERA ELAN MEL!
Just received lot OF the above goods OF an rX-
ccl!cnt quality. For sale cheap ut
oct - {. {. BERRl ~ Ming ST.
ClLK VELVET6, in all colors, Of superior
- quality, ut low prices, ut
GREENS NOTION HOUSE,
oct27 II King street.
IyILN DRIED HOMINY, White Navy
IL Beans and Breakfast llomlny, for sale by
GEO. McBURNEf u son,
"rt27 ltti and l70 King street.
DOW LAND'S GENUINE MACASSAH
IL OIL for the hair. For sale by
oct II +. ). LEADBEATER Il BRO.
I NOFFEES-:N bugs and mats Ri" Java and
~ Genuine Murhn Cuilt.s received to-day hy
oct - }. e.. NJ LBURN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The Baltimore Gazette, commenting upon
the stringcncy Of the money mar ct for the
last two weeks, and the low price of stocks,
says that it all shows "thc very defective fnan-
cal system Of the country, and the ruinous
consequences which may at any time result
from the fatal facility which is given to the alb
sorption of an immense portion of the active
capital of the country at the great money
centre Of issue aud deposit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Ex,Goy. Henry S. Footc, who has been 81
lent for some mouths -spcaks--in lcttcr--thls
time on politics; and dcSpomling and discouso-
late. 1t is not often that nc has been M quiet
for moro Dian month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The Virginia papers are filled with accounts
Of Agricultural Fairs. We wish VIC had one il
Alexandria, of which to give full account
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The Norfolk journal speaking Of the coming
election, says :--1hcrc are too many true men
who are disposed to dcSpond-too many good
men who are tired Of elections. twill not do.
No conservative who has a vote has a moral
or soca! right to withhold it. Every man IS
under obligations to society," his State, his coun-
ry,and his kind Individual objects, individual
prcudiccS, individual desires or designs arc tri-
hcs light as air in comparison with the welfare
Of people, and Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The accounts OF fires in the woods near Cum
bcrlanl, Md, have been much exaggerated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27
The Richmond State Journal thinks that

The Richmond State Journal thinks That
the Radical prospects in the Alexandria Sena-
torial district are bright and still brighten
ing We shall know more about this after
the election Then VIC ''shall know what is
bright, and what is not Our accounts Of
Conservative prospects arc very favorable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

"NilSson' is playing at the Opera ll"lSc il
New York, with great success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Harrison the late incumbent, Capt r. f.
Walker, Of Richmond and Captain Gee. W.
Rock, Ut AcXaLrlrla For Clerk Ul the Senate
the clndi,latcs arc Colonel Shelton T.. Davis,
the present incumbent. AMI liIlam ID: Cole
uan, secretary III the Board OF IuhIlc W orkN
There will also probably ln. opposition to the
present Incumbent, Of the office, Of Treasurer
and Auditor.
CORRESPONDENT ,d ,lr R;cLm,,J State
, ',' r'.I
'''"' '''' GIVING III a''''''''t =" 'rccI.' i''''
meeting at N'"'ll'l"n ii which Mr., icNrrz'c
ii this I;"'c spike, .ay> 'llc. III his InIlni'a'
ht an" peculiar InHnIrr' %:,I'i on rapidly from
point to point: >krtchnG with trI'" emphasis
the: I"7:'I'IarltnS. >InpIiIr> AMI ACCOMMODATIONS
I'll democracy. hi Is pretty harsh, II not
t! rihn:tl a. his lhrhS': II.
The trouble :lir'u! the t"n$rryn'iy" u"Inina-
firms C,r ,l.,. Il,r.,. III D. L.,ot,., in N,rIrIL
~
c'!' was h'lI"'E >''i'c" "' ;'''''H "ISI =, IH
r'n',,'''.n' M''',' S,''''' pr ''''H'r''
ana -hr, II: h'rE'''' IT, the ''''"'''''''' u
the parry l'' '"'' CITY,
IN 'rciI"nI, "TH'rr'"' "n the bFH"-' train
on "Wednesday evening. y .anI'ran 't'cinl'-
,,J ,u walk tLrnurh lh.. train with 4 pistol in
his boot. Result y rurrrl,>inu. and the zen
,l,uau miuu- = toe.
TL. p.,,i,.l. ,.,rr;.I H.. L,., ,.,v ,.l,.,.,;,u
~ ''''''"'''' ''''''''' I...I
ut l'"I"r>''''r=' amt appointed '''"''l i"'
lice. On the 2lill I;'~I. Il -"m der 1T up his
table on the open street and bIl'l his art un1'"
Tested.
The Baptist Srnlry :Srlnml Cunyrnli"n al ll.
S,,,,. or ';r.iri, w;ll assemble IN Eichmo,rl
nu rim. 18Th IF November All the rnuu!irS
a.. =. =, ..rrl,a..l.,L ,
w" III me "'' ''''"l' vi ',''''I''"''', ''''''',
ty. Isaac Hickman, and .I:r"h Hahn Sr, Gle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The last sale Of Scranton Coal at New York
shows that coal is coming down instcd of go
in,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. -Thc Civil Ser
vice Commissi on is now in session in Washing
ton, preparing some plan of reform to be pre-
scented to the next Congress- There is great
deal Of talk and very little cider about these re-
form propositions among members of Con-
grcss. Like the effort to abolish the ranking
privilege, there WAS considerable fuss made in
regard TO it, but it all ended in smoke, and We
Commission now sitting in Washington. Cor.
ruption rules the roost in the national capital
as well as in the commercial metropolis. and
to cleanse them both is a work more hcrculean
then cleansing the Augcan stabc-N T.
IruM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27
tt'OUD avn f<b.YL.
~ 90 - \ y - CO \ l..

~ OuD AND coz l..
To arrive RED ASH and WHITE ASH
coal, Egg size. AIS" SAWED and SPLIT
WOOD tor sale in quantities Ia suit purchasers.
aug 10 A. s. rERPENER.
G "Ah: COAL. c"AA'
10 arrive full stock of ANTlIRAtlTE
GOALS, consisting in lnrt ~ i'll"w-:
Lykrn's Valley.
Lee Company.
Baltimore Company.
J"hn's Mountain
Burnside Company.
Locust Mountain.
Cumberland Coal.
All C"ul, Of tho bust mine nni sold 1T market
rate, by W. a. SMuOT, Sm"ot- wharf.
Or Office, ~ King street. jy 3-tt
CoAL' c"AA'
For sale, t" arrive three c'!rs""s, Lyk.n, VAL
ley, Egg White Ash, brnken do. Egg, do.
Stove, and do. Chestnut, will b. S"ld at market
rates. JOHN LEATlI ERLAND,
~ King ST., cor. Queen and Water and cor.
Prince and st. hSmph. July %
HAMPSlIlRE AND BALTIMORE COAL
IL CO.'S. wrll-kIlnwn
GEORGES CREEK COAL
for salu hy the cargo ur ton. Apply to
GEO. HUTTON, Agent
Foot Ul w OlIu street.
ap l3-tf Alexandria, Va.
/lOAL! CO l.!
~ Goa l.!
Constantly ON hnnd supply of superior quail
ty WHITE and RED ASH COAL, which will
DC sold ut market rates, 2-!4u lbs t. the ton.
VI. ELDKlDGE u CO.,
ian IS No. i South WhurvrS.
JOllN LEATllERLAND,
WOOD AND cow DEALER,
N" ~ King st., and CORNER Queen and Water.
The best dr>rril t"ns II COAL always on
hand un ut the lowest rirS.
Orders solicited and promptly filled. dec Is
- J. Il. 4 Il n T. W,
: Agent for tho
II Sale and shipment ii best qrmIit
GEORGES CREEK,
CUM BERLAND and ,...
~ ANTHRACITE COAL,
Either by the cargo, gar loud or retail.
R:.1'' Coal D"rks, AleAundri;., Va, and (i'"rgc-
town, ID. {. i'm . tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

Gov. VIM. Smith is to address the people Of
fredericksburg on Saturday nj ght next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

The rainy weather has intcriercd with the
races in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

! George Council, who was elected on the 10th
instant to the Pennsylvania Senate from the
fourth Philadelphia district, died yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

GAs-M. Rouic, Of Paris, proposes Il new
method Of gas making, by which the article
can be produced economically and with the
simplest apparatus in houses, manufactures
&c. The inventor has given to this new lllu-
mnuting agent the name Of gas autogcnc. y
1t is formed Of air and steam Of essence of pc
trolcum. The apparatus is described as not
only very simple, but rs occupying only u very
snail space. An apparatus, for example, for
the supply of one thousand burners dues not
require more than a square yard, and for less
number in proportion The gas is said to give
a much more brilliant light than ordinary gas
and to be much chcapcr-in fact, that half
cubic yard of gas autogcnc'' gives as much
light as 4 cubic yard of ordinary gas and that
it costs only three cents per cubic yard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-27

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Rev. Septimus rus-
tin, ID. d., one of our oldest and most widely
known Presbyterian clergymen, was stricken
down with aroplexy yesterday, morning at his
of death. ........:
The "Womcns Rights case in relation to
the privilege of voting, is before the Court in
Washington The claimants have for their
counsel Mcssrs A. G. Riddle and Francis Mil
Ter.
1t is stated that next week the President will
issue proclamation requesting that Thursday
the sd of November, be set apart as day of
national thanksgiving and prayer.
The board of health in Washington have or
dcrcd all soap boiling establishments in the city
limits to the rear, and allow sixty days for the
transfer.