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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

ds5"The report circulating in This city IN re-
gard to the Adams Express Company not Dolly
oring baggage and frcights in the city of WASH
ingl0n is entirely untrue, and ] take his .oppor-
tunily Of denying any such report. Thi: COM
pany will transport both baggage and freight t"
any point and deliver the same rs promptly and
us cheap ,ls any other express company;
Il. w. EDDINS,
il. Jlal Agent Admins EXrreSS Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
TINE SINGER FAMILY SEWING MA
CHINE

THE BEST n THE WORLD.
The sales Of this popular machine, rs shown
by official returns, FIR exceed those of any other
company; and this fact or result has been owing
to its real merits hence its great and growing
popularity. 1t is simple in construction, easily
operated and can be used by a. child. over one
hundred have been sold in this city, and given
universal satisfaction.
Machines sold on the most liberal terms, and
warranted to give satisfaction in each and every
case or no sale. c. G. BERRY, Agent,
ia 1G - King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
FOR SA LIE.
THAT VERY DESIRABLE AND FALUA-
BILE PROPERTY, BELONGING TO THE
COMMON WEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
KNOWN AS THE ARMORI PROPERTY.
II r S A l. Il

Tho Board of Public Works Of Virginia, be-
ing authorized and required to sell tho lots and
watcr-powcr belonging to tho Commonwealth
situated in the city of Richmond, and known us
tho ARMORY PROPERTY, will offer the
same Oh the premises Mt public auction Oh the
l5Tu JULY NEXT, at4 p NJ. The payment
to be made in State bonds, at pnr, and tho pur-
chaser allowed credit of six and twelve months
from the date of its APPROVAL and ratification by
the next General Assembly.
About oncthird Of tho property, on tho west
crn boundary, is under lease until lst July,
1876, to Robert Archer Il Co., at rental Of 81 500
per unnum, and the sale will DO subject to it
conditions.
This property (about six acres adjoins the ex-
tcnsive iron works belonging to tho Tredegn:
Company, bounded on one side by tho Jam"a
River and kanewha canal, G224 feet, and the
other Tor lower side, 447 feet OH } nmes river,
tho fall being between the canal and river nifty
feet.
Plan of property is now on file in tho office OF
tho Board Of Public Works, ut Richmond, to
whom application should BIZ made for lurth%m
formation.
BY order of the Board of Public Works o
Virginia. THOMAS H. DEN lIl'
Scc'y Board OF Public Work..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

JOEL MILLER, ESQ. has become editor of
the Standard and Sentinel, and will enter upon
his duties at once Mr. NJ. is Il good writer
and an estimab!c gentleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

y1Sr. ATTENTION, FEIENDsIIlr.-A weekly
meeting of the company will be held at their
hall on Thursday evening, June 18th. Members
are requested to be punctuaI, rs business OF I'M
portuncc will be transacted.
By order of the President:
ioo-at JAMES DUGAN, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

G u NJ NJ J. Il BOA Il ID.
A few BOARDERS will be accommodated
dnrinc The summer months ut II pleasant cOuh-
try residence, where comfort will be ensured sure
~ Address b. G. SuACkLETI,
Piedmont, Fauquior county, Va.
Fauquier county, je 2l-lw ---
ClCILY LEMON SUGAK. for making IN
Inst rive it u trial ut III King street
il 3 W. +. BROUkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

posr OrF1cE.-NiSs Dolic Hood, has been
s;,.o3 Postmaster at Aide, vice jonah
Hood.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
Cool lager.

The coolest and best glass OF LAGER BEEF to
be had in the city can be obtained ut NJ. RUDES'S
Restaurant, opposite tho Confectionery store OF
G. Srlairr, on Fairfax street. jet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

CANAL Boar SUNK.-A loaded boat belong
49, =, the American Coal Company, sunk 1T
D. Pool on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
.aTontv miles this side of Cumberland on Sun
low last but navigation was not suspended IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

TEMPORARILY ARMED. The Alexandria
Grays have obtained the Use OF the arms Of the
students of st. Johns Academy, during the
summer intcrmission in the Stntics at that in
stituion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
Pr. Vim. CO., H. 2O-ruts
IU BLIC SALE.

DUBLIC SALE.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, pronounced ut lts May
term, 1871 in the suit of King vs.. Foley, the IN
dcrsigncd, commissioners for the purpose, Will,
on MONDAY, tho 7th day OF August, ISL,
that being Court day. ut the front door of the
Court House, in Brcntsvillr, offer for sale, by
public auction, q TRACT OF LAND in the
upper part OF Prince William county, adjoining
the lands f. H. Foley, Sanford Dodd and others,
containing ll2l acres. The land is considered
good.
be paid in cash on tho day Of sale; the residue ia
two equal annual nstalments, with interest from
day Of sale. The purchaser to give bonds, with
approved personal security, with interest, anu
the title to be retained as security Tor deferred
r'' '''V''' EPPA HUNTON.
Pr. VIM. CO., jc 9-cots Commissioners
VOMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE IN ALEXAN-
DRIA-In execution Of a decree rendered 1t
the November term 1870, by the Circuit Court
of Alexandria, tho subscribers will offer for sale,
by public auction, to the highest bidder, on
MONDAY, July Sd, 1871, at II o'clock M, on
the premises, in the city, OF Alexandria, the fol
lowing valuable piece Of property, viz:
4 LOT OF GROUND in the said city, with a
BRICK STORE-HOUSE thereon, situated on
the northeast cr.Of King and Fayette SITS,
and now occupied by VIM. Rocker This lot has
front OF forty-tivc feet on King street md one
hundred feet on Fnycttc.
Terms: Onc-third cash onc-third in one year
from date Of sale, and onc-third in two years
from same date; tho deferred payments to bear
six Der cent interest and be secured on this
property. MlLhi4Aa>M. n. bE ~ On
IT, 5-ts Commissioners Of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
Philadelphia, mp G-;'lnd&wly
MISS LOTTIE FOWLER.

This famous Clairvoyant Physician and bust,
ness and test medium, of Boston, who lorctold
the explosion ut Bridgeport, Conn, is at the
Mansion House Hours: 10 n. III. till p. ILL.,
Ladies' ST; gentlemen 81. Jc 27-lW*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

\ CAI.L.-llcv. Mr.. Cormick, of the Thcolo-
gical Seminary at Alexandria, Va, has acccp-
ted call to Grace Church, (P. e. in George
town, vice Rev. j. EaStbum Brown, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

& Ii II y 4 IL - --
The first volume of the new scrcs-UP THE
BALTIC, or Young America in Norway, Swc-
den and Denmark price 81 50.
THE DAY AFTER TO-MORROW AND
SINGED BY THE FIRE from the English !;
TEE Two LITTLE BRUCES, by tho au-
thor of Ilungcrng and Thirstng Avarlty' 5
Birth Day Text, etc; 81 %.
TIE YOUNG DELIVERIES OF PLEAS
ANT COVE, by Rev. Elijah Kellogg; Sl:23
BRET III ARTE'S POEMS, Sl.5O; LUCK OF
ROARING CAMP, $780, CONDENSED
NOVELS, Sl.50.
Garrett and a CHANCE CHILD by Edward
Garrett, authors Of a Retired Life, White rs
Snow" etc; 75c. Paper covers, soc.
THE GERMAN CONQUEST OF ENG
LAND IN 1915 and BATTLE OF DORklNG,
By IN eye witness in 1873, reprinted from Black
woods Magazine; SOC.
THE WIFE OF a VAIN MAN, by Marie
Sophie Schwartz, translated from the Swedish;
PAPER covers, 81: bound Sl.5O
VIVA, moo 81 story, by Florence Will
lard; SOC.
NEW BOOKS daily.
A full supply Of FLAT LETTER, FLAT
CAP, FOLIO POST and DENY PAPER for
Printing r,lrpoScs-all weights and qualities.
kccps constantly on hand Il large assortment of
LETTER, NOTE and CAP PAPER; ENN f.
LOPES, all styles and sizes; Il full line Of
BLANK BOOKS, from the smallest Pass Book,
all grades, up to ten qurc medium Led gers and
Journals; all styles Of binding; warranted the
'" ie i '''"'>' IL Wv ' &. L. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

FREIGHT RECEIPTS. Among the receipts Of
freight ut this city by the Washington and
Ohio Railroad, during the week ending last
Saturday were OF wheat l92 bushels, corn
47G, oats, 40, meal no. feed POO, -four %
bbls.; eggs %. butter II, fowls 20 coops, wood
and ties cars, wool 222 bags ]3 calves, milk
12O gallons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

YNHE FOLLOWING WILL BE READ
a WITH INTEREST,":
Under date Of April 18th, 1871 DR.. HENRY
j. ROGERS, IS Sharp street, Baltimore an en-
incnt physician, writes regarding
CRYSTAL DISCOVERY:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
ugETTIONsS.HLES.

TRUsTEE's SALE OF LAND NEAR
deed of trust from Geo. w. and Albert Parker
to the undersigned, bearing date the 18th day OF
March, 1870, and Of record on the land recores
of Fairfax county, liber l., No. 4, page u.s. and
for tho purposes in said deed set forth, shall,
on MONDAY, the 18th day of July, Court day.
1871, before the Court House door of said county,
sell, to the highest bidder, by public suction,
that certain TRACT OF LAND, conveyed by
said deed, containing SIATI-TWo ACRES,
one rood and twenty-eight poles. This land lies
about Il miles north of Burke, station, on tho
o., y. Il NJ. R.R., adjoining the lands OF Messrs
Burke, Taylor and others.
Terms So much cash in hand rs will pay the
expenses Of sale and the sum Of $500, with inter
est on $500 from the first day Of March, 1870;
$500, with interest on $500 from the lst of March,
1871, payable on the lst day Of March, 1877;
$500, with interest from the LIST day of March,
1872, payable on the lst day Of March, 1873, and
the residue, ifany payable on the lst day OF
March. 1874, with interest from the day OF sale
The title to this land is believed to be good but
selling Us trustee l shall convey only such AZ Is
vested in mo by the before rected deed CT trust
THOMAS MOORE, Trustee.
- IA 1,,u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

RIM AwAY.-A horse attached to dray
,>oaad with large agricultural machine, and
driven by colored man named John Conway.
49,. a,vav on the wharf yesterday evening, and
,ros not broght to 4 halt until he had Knocked
DOWN and run over a horse and dray standing
y. tho foot Of King street, tic driver Of which
700 . colorcd man named Basil Miles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

II AOlds me much pleasure to br'!l tesl1ll10-
ny rs to the efficacy of your Crystal Discovery.
Some years since, while in India, suffered from
n severe fever peculiar to the country: On my
recovering Il patch of hair on the left side of my
head became perfectly white without ut all AZ
frctimg the remainder To remove this unSightly
appearance, had recourse to various prcpar;l-
ti"nS, both in Europe and in this country; but
they all had one great decct-thcy dyed the
hair black. Now, with your Crystal Discovery,
| can get the desired shade--thc natural color OF
my hair being dark brown. | consider your
Discovery the hest preparation / know OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

FRESH Fl>H.-But few fresh fish Of any kind
are now brought to market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

Oh BONES no. | SCOTCH HERRING
~ received to-day by
IN " j. T.. MILBU IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
Fairfax county, 10 19-lawts
VIIASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
wv RAILROAD &c. AT PUBL1CSALE.

S. French to me, dated tho first day Of October,
1869, duly recorded in Alexandria county Clerk
otico, Libcr No. J. page POI, will offer for sale
by auction, on THURSDAY, the sixth day OF
Mayors office, in the city Of Alexandria, claim
of said French against Alexander Hay, of Phil
adelphia, for tho sum Of 1884, or there
abouts, with interest and costs, for which
II decree has been rendered in favor Of said
French by tho Circuit Court for Alexandria
county; also, all the capital stock OF the
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
RAILROAD COMPANY held by the said
French, or to which he has any right, title or
claim. Terms cash
ic scots r. JOHNSTON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

y CHARlvARt was iudul gcd in last night, by
a number Of young people, in compliment to :.
newly married couple Of mature age, in the First
W ard. Quite crowd collected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

HABEAs CORPUS. -Thorpc II. Nance COM
mitted to the Jail of Bedford county, for con-
tempt of Judge Wingfeld's court, was brought
before Judge Underwood ut chambers in this
city to-day The case was postponed until the
lst Monday in October at Richmond, and the
prisoner delivered to the custody Of the Mar
shall Of this district
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

EscArED.-Joscph Arlington charged with
setting Il vicious dog upon Clay Duval and for
whose arrest Il warrant wis issued yesterday,
avoided the officers and escaped on Il canal
boat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

TRANATS AND NECkTIES!
- New styles opened to-day at
ie % GREENS NOTION HOUSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

Rr.uT1FUI ICE.-NleSSrs. VI. EIdnIgc 4
10 commission merchants and agents for the
pb;ladelpha Boston and Norfolk steamers,
sant 70 tho Gazette office this morning block
- Rostou ice, cargo of which they have just
received, two feet thick, and 50 clear and
transparent that no difficulty was experienced
in reading their card through it, Therwagor
distribute leo throughout the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

THE LATE SToRM.-A fine mare and colt
belonging to Mr.. Richard Knott, VIII" lives
near Piscataway, were killed by the hail during
tho storm of Saturday evening lust, and during
tbc same storm the lightning struck and dam
onoa the house of Mr.. Callan, near Fort
Washington, and stunned some ladies who
,ro,o tbore Mt the time The storm is reported
20 have been an unusually severe one, and tc
have seriously injured houses, woods, fencing
49,, ornrs in Prince Georges county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

oN,oA BlSCtlTS-Ju>tr received another
4 fresh supply OF Peek. Frcan & Cox Ris.
r5uits-Pcarl Gem, Fancy Picnic, a &c, Bril-
liant, C4rnhlIl, Eugene and Fruit. Wo would
especially mention the last two named rs some.
thing superior to any Biscuit ever sold in this
city. For sale by
le2l GEO. McBURNEY Il son.
DICK LES bhl< small Pickles received thi.
n day by ljc21l }. c. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

VOUNG AMERICA ABROAD, by Oliver
4 Optic, Library of Travel and Adventure
in Foreign Lands; lust out and for snIe ut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

ERESu EGGS, Dried Beef and prime Cheese
II for sale by lie III j. G. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

TRESH CAKES of all kinds in store and for
Il sale cheap ut III King street.
ir17 WIN. i. BROOkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
HENRY j. ROGERS.


Now rs the fact becomes more patent every
day that the various dirty and filthy preparations
advertised rs Reviewers RcSt0rativcs, &c, are
but compounds "f Sugar of Lead and Sulphur,
and therefore should be Stunned hy all who
value their health, it is really Il matter Of sur
prise that the demand for NATTANS' CRYS-
IAL DISCOVERY, admitted to he perfectly
harmless, and Yet accomplish ALL and more than
the poisonous articles claim to do, should have
increased SO rapidly. 1t restores the color and
growth of the hair positively in Il few days;
strengthens the roots, makes an excellent dress
ing, s"ling neither clothes nor scalp; but on tho
contrary it gives the scalp IL pure and clcanly
look, removing all dandrutf and Scurf. 1t is the
most economical preparation in Use Put up il
| large bottles, ut one dollar
ARTHUR NATTANS
Inventor and Sole Proprietor,
WASHISGToS ID. c.
| prS 4 ,1,:- =. Ipr, q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

pEAn.--A brother of MIR. John \. keys NJ
this city died at Occoquan yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

A RTlUR c. KELI.
HOUSE IND SIGN PlINTEB GL,zyrp
GRiiNEH AND GHDER, ~
No. . South Washington 81. N,yon3r;. ",
J.S Country work solicited - or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

PATENT SApDLE--Thc c;lSc of James Hun
ter VS.. w. b. Mcclure on cavcat barring an
application Of the latter Tor patent harness
saddle was before IT, s. Commissioner Fowler
this morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

EIlN C"rNcll..-Thc last regular meeting Of
the present City Council will be held to.nirht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

RITS! GRITSl GRITS! for sale by
V W. +. BROOkES,
ie27 al King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

NEW MACKEREL for sale by
~ ir 81 j. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

RAILROAD lEuN.-A vessel arrived here yes-
terday with cargo of railroad iron for the
Washington and Ohio Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

The WEATHER, this morning. notwithStand-
ing the recent rains and thunder storms we
have had, was very close and sutry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

PUMP liable STOLEN. ladlc and chain
attached to the pump ut the corner OF Princess
and Henry Streets have been stolen by Il thief
who had not at heart the convenience and
comfort of the people who pass by that way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

Among the lettcrsdetained atthe INnchbury
poStofticc is one for Geo. X. Wilmer 4 Co.,
Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27
GEO. McBURNEY & SON.

1D1 FLOOR LINEN, for CRUMB
! luz CLOTHS &c, Just received ut
| io27 WILMER & SLAYMAkERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

w IV-N, II Z.
For sale III Alexandria by WAKEFIELD {
HALL. ;oo-,1,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-27

| More of those cheap Bull Lawns just received
ic27 WITMER g. SLAIMAkER
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-03
INSTRUCTIONS TO COMMITTEES.

l. The Committees on the various kinds OF
Horses, Mules, Cattle, Sheep, and Swine, are
requested to be particular i'll ascertaining the
blood of the different animals. In the class of
Thorough BREEDS, particularly, they should
require satisfactory evidence as regards the ped
gree re and character of all Stock entered
for premiums.
.. The Committee on Agricultural Imple-
mcnts are instructed to keep in view the use
fulness of the implements to the Farmer, ra-
ther than the workmanship thereof.
8. The Committee on Non-Enurated Arti-
cles, will award such premiums as they may
think proper, on all articles of merit which
have not been provided for in the general
schedule.
4. The various Committees are requested to
be careful to NOTICE all articles exhibited in
their respective Glasses, whether entitled to
premiums or not #HE
s. If they award distinct premium on any
article, they will not take the same article in
consideration in general display.
6. The members of the various Committees
will come together at the Secretary's Office, on
"Wednesday, the 9th ofSeptember, at o'clock,
p. m precisely, in order to proceed TO business.
And it will pevent much confusion if they will
prepare themselves, before leaving home, with
a list Of the different articles and the premiums
offered, under the heads for which they are
respectively appointed.
I. The Chairman ofthe different Committees
are instructed to make their reports to the
Revising Committee or Secretary, rs soon as
possible in order that the full report may be
ready by the time it will be publicly read.
The report must be in at 10 o'clock on the
morning of Friday, September 29th.
s. The various Committees are requested to
mark with an Y, each article as it is examined,
so that the same article may not receive. more
than one premium. @
Q. No person can act as 4 member of an
Awarding Committee on an article or animal
in which he or she has any interest; but must
withdraw while such article or animal is being
examined.
10. Where there is no competition, the with
holding of the premiums shall be at the discre
ton of the Judges; and in no such instances
shall they make an award unless the Article be
of superior merit, usefulness or ingenuity. And
in no case shall premium be warded for an
inferior article or unsound animal
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1871-08-03
FEES FOR ADMISSION.
ENTRY FEES, &c.
Admission Tickets, good for the Day, % Cts.
Children Under u Years, ID "
Carriages, One or Two Horses, 50 "

All persons who enter animals or other ar
ticles for competition will be charged One
Dollar, Except in cases specified in the body
of the premium list, and will be furnished
with Season Ticket All subsequent en-
tries by the same person will be charged at
the rate of 10 per cent. of the amount of the
premium competed for.
Persons who do not desire to compete for
premiums, may enter articles for exhibition
free of charge; in which ease, however, as
well as in case of articles entered in Glasses
Is, IA, l5 and l6, admission tickets will not
be given.
E@E- The Gates will be opened AT 6 clock,
Il NJ, and close at half past o. clock, p. H.,
of each day.