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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16
demonstrating RumOrs.

LONDON, Aug. lj;-Advices from Paris say
ing and trouble is apprehended from various
sources. To-day is the fete of Napoleon and
the air is full Of rumors that the army will re-
volt against the Versailles Assembly, declare
MacMalon regent and demand an empire.
People are leaving Paris in stampede. Some
believe that the Orleanist scheme is rife for Il
comp etat and is being pushed by the propo-
sitiovn to make Theirs permanent executive,
which, it il feared, would establish govern
ment non-M onarchica Theirs has no friends;
he is hated by republicans, royalists and i'm
perialists alike \ crisis is approaching.
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Exploring Party.

FORT WALLACE, KANSAS, Aug lG.--The
exploring party from Yale College, with Prot.
Marsh, returned to this point yesterday, hay
ing spent FIVE weeks in a geological examination
Of Southwestern kensas. The party were
highly successful Interesting discoveries OF
the remains of extinct animals were made. They
are all we'll and leave to-day via. Denver for
Fort Bridger, Wyoming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16
Scott Centennial.

ST.. LOUIS, Aug. 16-Thc Scott Centennia
celebration was held last night, in the Mercantile
Library hall under the auspices of the Calado
man. The hall was decorated with flags
wreaths, evcrgrcens and other devices. On
the stage were bust of Robert Burns aud al
armor,clad figure representing lvanhoe. The
entertainment consisted ofreadings from Scott
poetry, Scotch songs, an original poem and
vocal, and instrumental music. The audience
was very large Mayor Brown presided and a
large number of prominent citizens occupied
thn Dlltfnr;lr
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RaiIr0ad Disaster.

ST. Louis, Aug. 1G.-The rumor circulated
yesterday that portion of the St. Charles
bridge across the Missouri river had fallen,
precpitating a train into the river and by
which large number Of persons were injured,
was founded on the fact that the engine Of a
freight train from the north, after crossing tn c
bridge, became disabled and while the train
was waiting to repair tho damage, stock train
from the north ran into it destroying the freight
cars and injuring two men named Dawson and
Weeks
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Summer Clothing.

Great inducements in Summer Clothing are
now being offered by ). BLoSDAElM, corner
King and Fairfax streets, he being determined to
close out his stock without regard t" cost His
stock of Gents Furnishing Goods is always
large ind satisfaction is guaranteed to all who
may favor him with their patronage. aug u
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4 TyOhOOn.

YOKOHAMA, JAPAN, July 22-y!A San
FRANcIsco, Aug. A. "A typhoon ut koba on
the 4th Instant caused the loss Of four
hundred lives. Several vessels We're also
wrecked, including the Pride of the Thames,
the captain, two mates and steward. The
damage to property is estimated at halfa mil
linn In l,ra
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Charges Of Fraud .

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. l6.--The application
ofMr. Bright, State printer, for speedy trial
of the charge of fraud alleged against him has
been denied by the Court. The case will not
be tried before September.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

Hey- In CONSEQUENCE of an accident to our
press yesterday evening the issue Of the Ga
zette was delayed several hours, but by the
skill and energy of Mr.. w. S. Moore, machin:
list, the necessary repairs have been made and
we hope no further delays will occur. We are
Indebted to the proprietors of the Standard
and Sentinel for the Use of their press, upon
which the Gazette was printed yesterday.
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DUBLIC SALE.

By virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, pronounced at its May
term 1871 in the suit of King vs.. Foley, the uI u,
dersigned commissioners for the purpose, VII
on MONDAY, the eth day of August, 1871,
that being Court day Mt tho front door of the
Court House in Brentsyille, offer for sale by
public auction, a TRACT OF LAND in the
upper part Of Prince William county, adjoining
the lands f. H. Foley, Sanford Dodd land Others,
containing ll2! acres. The land is considered
good.
Terms: Onc-tcnth Of the purchase money TO
be paid in cush on the day Of sulc the residue IN
two equal annual instalments, with interest from
day of sale The purchaser to give bonds, with
approved personal security, with interest. and
the title to DO retained rs security for deferred
payments. WM II PAYNE.
EPPA IIUNTON.
Pr. Vim. CO.. il H)-eots Commissioners.
asE-The above snle has been postponed until
MONDAY, September 4th, at the same time
and place. Pr. VIM. co., aug Ilcots
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I,r0DOSnIS.

New YORK, Aug :l6.-'lhere were fifteen
proposals for bonds to-day, amounting to ST.,
10. 400 at ll2-I2 to ll2-37!. The awards will
be $ 600, 900, from ll2-l2 to ll2-24
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

Goop BROTHERS. u humboldt Lodge, No
81, of Good Fellows, will have Notification to
night at the restaurant of NJ. Ruben.
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SDcciP SHIPMENT.
The Markets..

NEW YORK, Aug. lG.-Specie shipment to
day SofS 0lU ,...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

FEAST OF THE AssrMPTIoN.- Y eSterday the
Feast ofthc Assumption, or Assent Of the Bless
ed Virgin, was appropriately eel ebrated in
the Roman Catholic Church in this city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16
By Green a. Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneer.l
NOMMISSIONERS' SALE-By virtue Of
~ decree Of the Circuit Court of Alexandria
county, Va, rendered at it, May term, 1871, in
the undersigned, Commissioners therein named,
will sell, on SArU RDAY, the Sth day Of July,
1871, Mt II o clock M, in front "i the Mansion
House Hotel, in the city Of AeXanlria, by pub
lie auction, the following described REAL ES-
Of L0CIiABAR FARM with MANSION,
and bounded rs follows: Beginning at ! in the
centre of Royal street, if extended 5 poles,
links Slll0 " from the point whore the centru
Of said street ntrrsGcti the ccnr" OF the tract "i
the Washington and Ohio RIilroadi thoncc
north 4Ul9 wet 3, e poles t" north 76o q " 81
81 poles to l. in the centre Of Washington St,
north ll?0 f l., a poles To B in said centre cor
ncr to the tract and in n line formerly called
Pendletons; north oI4 q, ~ poles to VI the
intersection of said line with the southwestern
line Of said road; thence ). Ioio, t. 45rolcs to l.
where the said line Of the railroad crosses the
centre Of Royal street; thence 5. ll3t' WI, ~
poles to the beginning containing acres and
81 poles
be paid in cash ut the time Of sale, and tho resi-
due in three equal instruments 1T Il, H. and IL
months, with interest from the day of sale; the
deferred payments to be secured by tn"
notes OF tie purchaser, with satisfactory Sc
curitv. and the title to be retained until the pur
,.nuonnc: ~, thp cost Of thc purchaser.
ALBERT STUART,
G. w. WATTLHS,
f. J.. SMITH,
II. o. CLAUGIIToN,
my 81 2awt$ C"mmIssIonrr-,
The above sale la' been postponed until
TUESDAY, August Sth, III Ia" same timo ana
place Jy,S-td
I'D" The above san has been postponed until
SATURDAY. September 9TH, at the same hour
and place" aug 9-td
~OMMISSION EE'S SALE OF LAND
NEAR BURkE'S STATION FAIRFAX
COUNTY.-Pursuant to the deere" of the Coun-
ty Cont Of Fairfax county, rendered ut May
Court ISL, in the suit Of VIM b. Todd ".
Narv F. Ncrkins and Others. / shall, on MON
DAY thc ylsl day q: August, ISL. Court day,
soIi ~ .Lc highest bidder nj public auction, all
Tint TPACT7 or LAND, living near Burkc-
station on the O. 4. g. NJ K. R. formerly own
a al h br inhn Rosc coniaimi;,r lli ACRES
m ~ n =; ,.niIoLIn IN ,rrnIrt ,c i, WOOD
ann , water Kind soil ami clos" prnxmily to tn.
Sr,;Iroad
Terms. So much cosi, in hand 81, will pay the
costs Of suil commissions and expenses of sale,
and the residue in .hrcc equal annual payments,
with interest from the day Of SALE to be secured
~. ,bo lands nt' the purchaser with good person
y .nnuritv and retention Of title Until the last
n NJ Is made. Stamps and convryancing at
Ky Ky ,'.,. re- ,hn ,,rrolagnr
Wv 49, ,rnnuI f,-,
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DUBLlC SALE.

By virtue Of decree OF the Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, rendered in Janney y.
Savage, suit in equity pending therein, the I'M
dersigned, Commissioners Of said Court, will, ON
the sth DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1871, in the
town of Orcoqunn, in said county sell, at public
auction, to the hig hest bidder, LOTS numbered
IS and 80 in the plan Of the .aid town of Ocr"-
guam, on the following g.
Terms, to wit: Ten per cent cash, and the re-
mainder on credit Of one, two and three years,
with interest from the day OF salei the purchaser
70 give bond and security for the deferred'pny-
ments, and the title to be retained as further re-
curlty therefor.
WN Ii. PAYNE.
A. NICOL.
Prinra " LII co aup 4-eOtS
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allg 2-law2n.

WHITE TEA BAGS,
w FLOUR SACKS and
SHIPPING TAGS.
Furnished in any quantity, plain or printed t"
order, at factory prices.
Also Manila and Common Paper Bags and
JOHN IT, PARROTT,
aug 5-tf Dealer in Stationery Sheet Music, &c.
OTICE-The books and accounts of JOHN
IN r. EVANS have bcen placed in my hands
for settlement and collection. All persons in,
debted to MIN arc requested to come forward and
settle without delay otherwise suits will be
brought to collect the same
A. w. Chiffon,
Attorney ut Law, 10 ROYAL ST,
aug If Alexandria, Virginia.
q WIN ENTW l. F,
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For LEEsBURG-The colored man Carter,
committed to Jail here last Suudaytor stealing 4
horse from Mr.. Furr of Loudoun county, was
carried to Leesburg this morning by the sheriff
OF this county.
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aug ! |
A an r. r. co.

NFFICE O., A y Vt. K. K. Co,
~ Alexandria, Va, Aug. If, ISL.
NOTICE.-A general meeting of tho Stock
holders of the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas
Railroad Company will be held ut the office OF
the Company, in Alexandria, on TIL RSDAl,
the 18th day of September next, atlOo clock H. III.
By order Of the Directors:
L. W. REID, Secty.
The transfer books will be closed from the 10th
day of August until the adjournmentof the above
meeting. aug l4-eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

BEWARE of eating stale or unripe fruits and
vegetables during the present season!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

TulEvISG-A great deal OF the small iron
now arriving here for the Alexandria and
and Fredericksburg railroad is being stolen and
sold to the Junk dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the FOL
IN lowing CERTIFICATE of the Grunge
and Alexandria Railroad Company stock has
been lost or nislaid, and that application will be
made to the Company 10 reissue the same ac-
cording to the code of rginia--certiticate No
ll9i, for 50 shares Of stock, dated July Is, 1870
T. =. TAYLOE,
Trustee of Mrs. Louis, &. Taylne
Ia I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

Z
james $. Wech's best Family Flour.
Columbia Mills Family Flour.
Edom Mills Family Flour.
Lincoln & Bros. Family Flour.
Linvllc Crock Extra Flour.
Bridgcwatcr Mills Extra Flour.
Shenandoah Mills Extra Flour.
Lincoln & Bros. Extra Flour.
And all other brands of Family, Extra and
Super Flour, in store and for sale by
SHINN & Co,
nnn IL Ii IIninn street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

,nS~ CHURCH FEsTlvAL.-On Tuesday, Au-
gust 22d, from Q O'clock Il. m. to II p m, at
Brandy Station, Culpoper county, the ladies Of
Christ Church will hold Il Festival for the pur-
pose of raising funds to build a Rectory for that
Church. \ handsome dinner will be provided !;
also refreshments Of all varieties of the season
Music from a Brass Band. All the friends Of
the Church are earnestly solicited for patronage.
Brandy Station, aug ltd -
DURE SPICES, whole and ground, for sale
L by G. VIM RAMSAY,
aug Ii s. E. cor. King and St. Asaph sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

THE W EATHER. The present heated term
will make up for the generally pleasant wealth
er of the summer The thermometer, to day.
at noon, in the shade stood at ~.
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

BY virtue OF decree Of tho County Court "t
Prince William county, rendered ut the june
term, 1871, in Cushing and wife VS.. Benson and
others, chanccry suit therein pending, the un-
dcrsigncd, commissioners appointed for that
purpose, will expose TO public sale, to tho high
est bidder, before the front door OF the Cour,
House OF said county, on MONDAY, TIL, Ali.
day of September, 1871, that being Court 'lny:
(unlcss previously sold at private sale, the SAID
commissioners being authorized by said deere
to sell at public or private salc,) the TRACT or
LAND in the proceedings mentioned, of which.
the late Burkett Newman died possessed, con
tanning about one hundred and eighty acres.
This farm lies near Sudlcy Mills, about five
miles from Gainesville Il station on the Mana--
sas Branch of the O, A. u NJ. r. r., and near
the contemplated line Of the Potomac and Ma
nassas Il. r. 1t is OF fine red soil, susceptible:
of high state of improvement, Is well watcred,
has great variety and abundance Of fruit Oh ii.
and lies in an excellent and rapidly improving
ncighborhood.
Terms Onc-fourth cash, and the remainder
in three equal annual instalmcnt', I" DC CYL
dcnccd by bond, bearing interest from tho daj
Of sale, and n deed OF trust on tho premises rs "
security therefor.
JAMES r. CLARK r,,,.
CRAWFORD CUSHING !
Prince William CO., iy 2D-lawts
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Miltllcburg, Loudoun CO.. jy l9-c
nODD'S MILLS FOR "a l.E.

BY virtue Of 4 decree Of the Circuit CuGrl %:
Prince William county, pronounced al its May
term, 1871, in the suit Of Gray.y,. Butler, tho
undersigned, appointed . commissioners for tina.
purpose, will, on MONDAY, tho Eth day Of AU-
gust, 1871, that being Court day, al the fron!
door of the Court House. in Brentsvlle offer ior
sale, 10y public suction, that valuable property
known rs Dodds Mills with abeut 81 acres o.:
land attached This property is about three
miles from HavmarEet and offers great induce
mcntS to purchasers.
Terms Cash enough TO pay costs Of suit an;
sale and the residue Of the purchase money pay
able in four equal annual payments, the pur-
chaser giving bonds with approved personal Sc
curity, bearing interest from day Of SALE and the
title to lie retained to secure deferred payment.
EPPA HUTTON,
Pr. VIM CO.. 10 20-eotS Commissioner.
s-Thc above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY, September 9TH, at tho same time
and place. Pr VIM. CO., aug l0-ents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

The STREET CUTTERS and alleys Of the city
require thorough washing and cleaning, and a
free use of lime: or other disinteetants IN such
weather as this, the water standing in the gut
tiers becomes offensive very soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

HORRIBLE ACCIDENT two men employed
in the quarry of Collins & larwood near the
chain bridge, on the Virginia side Of the Po-
tomac, met with fatal accident yesterday
morning. They were engaged in drilling when
= large mass of rock became loosencd and fell
crushing them to death. Fifty tons of rock
must have fallen upon their bodies. They
had previously been cautioned by the foreman
about their work After much labor the re-
mains we've reached but were unacceptable
from having been crushed out Of all semblance
III the extreme. and the poor rem,
nants of the unfortunate men we're gathered
up and removed to their homes, about
tive miles up the river The names Of the par,
ties were ascertaincd to be Charles Elliot,
white and Frank Harper, (coloredJ
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.qECTEO% S.4LES.

MISERABLE WOOD LAND IN FAIR
- FAN COUNTY ORSALE.-Accordiag
to deed of trust made to me by WE. h. Fltz-
hugh for the benefit Of Elizabeth Hutchinson and
Geo W. Adams, and of record in the County
Court of Fairfax county. liber A, No. 4, folio
BOG, reference to whichis hereby made, shall
on the Dist Of AUGUST, 1871, it being tie first
day Of the August term Of the County Court be-
fore the Court House ofsatt county, proceed to
sell, to the highest bidder, the TRACT Of
LAND therein conveyed, containing los!
ACRES, more or less. This land is all il
WOOD and adioins the lands Of Robert "
Newman Alex Turley and others.
Terms The claim OF Geo. W. Adams LAYING
been satisfied, it will be sold for cash enough to
meet the expenses Of sale and the claim of Mrs.
Elizabeth Hutchinson, which is about $3.50; TO-!
the residue credit will be given Of one and tw"
years, with interest from the day Of SALE the
purchaser giving bond, with approved personal
security and the title to be retained till all the
purchase money has been paid.
ALIEN. NJ. SMITH, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

l'RorGnr. The drought is sore ~ ,se land,
ana the dust of the streets and rosaa hardly
endurable. The flowers and vegetables. are
suffering, and unless the earth is watered be-
lure many days the late corn will be destroyed
Cameron Run, from which the city is supplied,
has rare " been lower than at present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

REcHABrrEs EXCURsIoN.-l'he Rechablt ties
Of Washington, Georgetown and this city: lett
here this evening on the steamer Lady Of the
Lake for Norfolk They will return on Friday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

SPLENDID GRApEs.-We have rraeived
from Mr. Robert Lawson sample Of choice
native grapes from the vineyard of Mr.. >. i.
Ross of Loudoun county, for the sale of which
he is the agent in this city. The fruit is very
superior and ranks with the best ever brought
to this market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

WATERMELoNs- The supply increases-and
prices are low. While the quantity is great, it
is remarked that the quality Of this fine fruit
is, generally, not remarkable. 4 watermelon
in perfection. must be sweet. fresh, and cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

LAND SALE -Messrs. Green l. Wise, Land
Agents, have sold the rest Of the ''Suddith
tract, lying in Fauquier county: near Beatou
station, containing 100 acres with improve
mcnts. to W. Y. Egan Of Ohio, for ten dollars
Der acre
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

CONDENSED MILK, Eagle Brand, in store
~ and for sale by w. +. BROOKES,
aug IL l47 hlng street.
NORTON'S IMPERIAL CRACKERS for
lNl sale by [aug Isl W. +. BROOkES.
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Lon DON, Aug. lG--ll30 IL. m.--Cons"ls open
ed ut 934 for money and M inr account. Amer
lean securities firm.
LONDON, Aug l6--430 p. m.-Consols closed
at 90! for money and 93a for account. Bonds,
1883, 93s 1865, DID, OBJ; 1865, 92!i tcn-ortirs
81, eX-intercSt.
PARIS Aug. l6-Rentes j3 francs SIC.
FRANKFORT, Aug. L. Bonds closed at 9Gs
New YORK, Aug l6-Stocks not quite so
firm as before the call. Virginia SKIES Sit; do.
new y. Money easy at >. Gold firm Mt l2A.
Flour dull and dropping. Wheat quiet and
heavy. Corn quiet and heavy.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 16.-Virginia skies 81 bid.
50 asked; do. 1866 Is bid rs! asked do con
pom, old, 70 bid. Cotton unchanged and noni-
nal. Flour dull and steady. Wheat firm !;
common to fair rcd ll0sl25; Ohio and Indiana
l25al35. Corn firm; white Southern 70a76; yell
low Southern dull at G5aGG. Oats dull at 42,.4G.
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MAYORS Office,

NOTICE. Alexanari Ma znsus 9 Is, ISL.
CORPORATION MISUNDERSTANDING I'M
derstood that certain persons question the right of
the City Council to levy license and tax as or
dered by IAN act for raising revenue for the year
1871" and intend to resist the col lection Of said
license and taxi this notice is therefore given
that after the 3lst instant the law on that sub
iect will be rigidly enforced against all persons
doing business without Corporation license.
aug l5-tSl HUGH LATHAM Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

CHURCH. REpAIRs-R +. \: Davis,
pastor of tile colored Methodist Episcopal
Church in this city is now in Philadelphia Tor
the purpose of raising funds i'll order to perfect
the rrDairs to that eIltice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-16

4 LARGE SUPPLY OF MAsON'S SELF
n SEALING JARS; also The Gem" tbs
Union" and the Everlasting Jars, for salc at
the lowest prices at -
Wv ENTW1SLES CHINA STORE,
137 King street.
Also cheap lot "f GLASS JARS at only
$50 per dozen. aug
7 lKENs VALLEY COAL ....
GENUINE LIkEN'S VALLEY COALto
arrive pcr >chr :. +. EcrFan. 10 be sold low
from vessel by W. y. SMOOl,,
jy2 oInoot wharf
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white and Frank Harper (colored)
CORPORATION Court -JmiN l.. w. Lnr,
presiding -CoNTINUArloN OF YESTERDAY )
PROCEEDINGS. Com. vs.. Fanny Smith jury
being unable to agree, We're discharged, and
said Fanny Smith was admitted to bail for her
appearance in Court at its September term
Tu,DAi'S PROCEEDlNGS.-- Frost ) admins
TRAITOR vs. the FrOstburg Coal Company ct AL
III chancery; cause under argument Ciaughton
for plaintiff; Beach Tor defendant.
Com VS. W. IT. West colored; petit larceny.
stealing a coat from ". f. AtwelI; plea not
guilty; jury, and verdict not guilty Smoot for
commonwealth; Stuart for prisoner.
Police REPORT % James T. Shrlkes,
suspended on the 24tl ult WAS rcinstateu
to-day
MAYORS OrrIcE.-Bidiy McCary. hail
ing from Laurel, Md, for dsorderly conduct,
was dismissed upon L promise to quit the city
forthwith
NlGtIT REPORT Might clear and warm. \
disturbance occurred among some coored peu-
pie near the foot Of Cameron street, but it was
quoted before the arrival of the police. One
prisoner w;lsat the station house but no dodgers
WEDDlNG.-A large crowd was present at
NHTlSl tnurcn yesterday evening 10 witness The
marriage of Mr. Charles W. Green, the head of
the extensive notion house Of this city, and
Miss Nellie VI. Saunders, daughter of the late
DR.. Addison H. Saunders, of Prince William
county, Virginia. Bishop Johns officiatcd
The happy couple Immediately left for the
White SuIpher Springs to spend the honey
moon.
Personalities Whitehead, the accom-
pushed and humorous editor of the Amherst
Enterprise, was in this city yesterday ''takin
notes, which he promises to print, with his
Impressions and views Of Alexandria, place
that he says, should be the leading commercial
city OF the State: in which opinion W. heartily
r"nrur.
ACCIDENT 70 AN ALEXANDRIA,. ! .aSt
night shortly after - o'clock, rs Mr.. VIM.
Beers, of this city, was passing down Seventh
street, in Washington. where it has been cut
down Tor grading, he fell into the excavation
sinking his head against the railroad ties, aud
injurlng himself severely lie was taken to the
honSe of his daughter, Mrs Hunter.
DROUGHT. The drought is sore ~ ,se land,
ana the dust of the streets and roaea hardly
endurable The flowers and vegetables are
suffering, and unless the earth is watered be-
lure many days the late corn will be destroyed
Cameron Rup F-o,,, ,rb;ob tho - Srnnlipd