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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24
Fairfax county, oct 9-2awts

|COMMISSIONERS' SALE.-ln execution oi
" dccrccc of the County Court of Prince Will
liam County, rendered on the Sth day of August,
1871 in the suit of James +. llcrrcll plaintiff vs..
o.. A. Il VI. Il. r. Company, the under signed Will
OTTER for sale ut public auction, on I'll U RSD Y,
18th day of October next, ut eleven &" clock, u.
M, at Gainesville Depot that valuable TRACT
| or PARCEL Of LAND, adjacent to tho said
Depot, between the Ilnymarkct Turnpike and
| the o., A. l. NJ. X. H., containing BY recent
survey Isl acres, and now in the occupation III
| james +. llcrrcll aforesaid. -,
The improvements consist Of a substantial, we'll
finished and convenient dwelling house, as by
| Is fcct) fronting the Thoroug harc Turnpike, and
about 900 yards from Gainesville Depot, lately
built, ut cost of S4, 500; two stories and b,,s"-
| mcnt: it contains rooms, in basement; ro"nls,
| besides a large hail. on the first floor; ro"nlt
| and 2 good sized linen closets, on the second
| floor ire place or arrangement for stoves, In
| every room but one; handsome enclosed porch
| or ombra in front, and large bay window, i'll the
| Southern end; an excellent we'll of pure soft
| water in back yard; convenient "utbuI!dIngS,
| and about IS choice, young fruit trees, upon the
| premises.
be paid in cash; the remainder, in two equal pay
| mcnts, Mt one md two years, from the dry al
sale: the deferred payments I" bear interest. t."
be secured by the bonds of the purchaser, with
| good surety, and retention of title to the land
until said payments are made in full and tn"
| land to be rcsOld, ut the risk of the purchaser
| upon failure to comply with the terms of sale
! Persons desiring t. examine the property, are
| referred to Mr. HcrreIl, who Gun always be found
| upnn the premises and will be glad to show
thcm WRENCE B. TAYLOR.
| CHAS. Z. SINCLAIR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24

CEKGEANTS SALE.-By vrturo Of an or
= der issued by the Corporation Court OF the
City Of Alexandria, at the July term, lS1 and
to me directed in the case Of Samuel 7. Thomp-
son VS.. John G. McCracken, will cell ut Putlic
auction in front of thepremises on TIL RSDAf
the 9TH day of November, 1871, at | o'clock
7. NJ, all the right title and Interest Cthe same
ter ,t Of his wife Mary McCracken! Of the snid
John G.. McCrackcn. in the BRICK tn
DWELLING and LOT, occupied by .ls4aa.
U. VI. Monroe, situated in the city Of AlcHandr!"
on the cast side Of Water street, between hing
and Prince streets, To tho hghcst Diadct.
Terms cash. j. NJ. oIhO Ahl,
oct 9-eots Sergeant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24

Corp WEATHER "SIGN. during the past
few days large aocks OF r.ld geese have been
fl,.ng over this city on their way south. This,
according to those who profess to be weather
w.se,i Indicative of approaching cold weather.
cartridges have come into the city in numbers,
and the boys are busily engaged in stonlng
them. One was killed Yesterday in the setting
ronm ut Cats Tavern, West End. $50 =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24

EIy- A CARp-We express our grateful ac-
knowlcd gemcnts to the different fire organiza-
tons of TIE city for their kindly ard energetic
efforts in rescuing fr.m the dcrourng elements,
our property on Duke street, on the night of the
I'D inst But for their noble efforts, we should
now be homeless wanderers. To the police and
other friends who aided us in our hour atrial we
tender our heartfelt gratitude God boss them
all! .. G. WnITTLEsEY IL SISTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24
:. FERGUSON BEACH.
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
rnp, sinuprs of So To-

A LARGE AND VALUABLE FARM, IN
n FAIRFAX Co, NEAR THE CITY or
ALEXANDRIA, FOR SALE-By virtue of a
decree of the Circuit Court for the county ct
Fairfax, rendered in the suit of Mason VS. Ma
son and Others the undersigned commissioners,
will sell, on SATURDAY, the llth day Of No
vcmbcr next, at II o'clock M, in front OF the
Mansion House Hotel, in the city of Alexandria,
that VALUABLE FARM. in the county OF
Fairflx, within few miles of the city of Alex
nndria well known as the estate of the latc DR.:
r. G.. Mason This desirable farm contains ~
acres, roods and 10 poles. The soil isvcry fer
tile, a portion of it being rich meadow land. The
farm l. delightfully."- Situated in an excellent
nclghborhood and adjoining 'lluntlcy' and
other lands: in high state of cultivation. The
farm has been divided into three tracts, and will
be sold rs whole or subdividcd to suit pur-
chaserS.
Terms: Onc-rnurth Of the purchase money t"
be paid in cash, and the residue in three equal
instruments ut 6, II and IS months, with interest
from the day of sale; the deferred payments {"
be sccur,d by the notes of the purchaser, salts,
tactorily endorsed and the title to be retained
until the purchase money is fully paid. Stamps
and convcyullcing at the expense of the purclIaa-
err IL " CLN III! IoN,
NJ. d. BALL, Comm'rs.
"A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24
LOCAL. NEWS.

FIRE-The alarm of fire about half past
three o'clock this morning was caused by the
burning of the building on the southeast corner
of the intersection of Duke and Washington
streets, known as Chapel FALL. The fro de-
plrtment was speedily at the scene of the con-
fagratIon and in ashort time had, las was suppos-
ed, entirely subdued the flames. Ataquarter be-
fore six, however, the alarm was again sound
cd as the fire had broken out atresh and the
valuable, efficient services of the department
were once more called into requisition.
Fortunately the night was calm and the
diminished but calm as it was the
roofs of the stables of w. 4. Taylor, esq.,,
and Judge Underwood in the neighborhood
were ignitcd by falling cindcrs aud the destruc-
ton of property would have been considerably
Increased had not the flames from the former
been cxtinguished by members of the Relief
Hook and Ladder Company, aud those from
the latter by the Judges servants. The burnt
building belonged to the estate Of the late Gil
bert s. Miner and was fully insured. Its
lower floor Was occupied by James McCuin
whose family lived there, and who, with John
Commit, carried on bread bakery there. A
colored man named j. w. Beckley also had an
oyster stand on the lower floor, and Columbus
Chichester had just rented q room on the same
floor and was fitting it up for green grocery, but
though he had paid month rent tor the
same had not moved into it. The upper floor
was occupied by William Compton aud Thomas
Mcmillan with their families Most Of the
furniture of Mr.. McCuin was saved and on his
bakery there was an insurance Of $50. McsSrs
Compton and Mcmillan lost everything they
owned. Basil Warringjr. JAS McCuin and Jno.
Conuiff were examined this morning at the May
or Office, before the Nlayorand Justices May and
Alexander, concerning the origin of the fire,
but were discharged as all the evidence
went to show that the flames originated tr0m
the falling and explosion of an oil lamp. Too
much praise cannot be given to the whole fire
department, the management of the Hydraulon
and Columbia engines and the Relief Hook and
Ladder company being especially worthy OF
commentator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24

REGIS. RATION. At two clock to-day the
registration books in the different wards showed
the following result:
list. Ward, added l6 white, I colored; trans
ferred white, 4 coorcd.
End Ward, added - white, 6 colored trans-
ferred 10 white, colorcd. -, ,...
I'd Ward, added II white, colorcd; trans,
ftrrcd = white, colored. ~
9TH Ward, added white, and Is colored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24
oct lG-eOts
T OF FOR SALE.

VI rVN '7H"H
By virtue of deed Of trust frola Henry Cole
man, dated tho 9Th day Of April, 1870, and re-
corded in libor A, No. q, folio l93 the under
signed, trustee therein named will offer for sale,
by public auction, for cash, on SAT- KDA ,
the Attn day of November next, in front Of the
Mansion House in the city of Alekandria at L.
o'clock M, LOT OF GROUND, in the city OF
Alexandria, commencing at point on the north
side of Wilkes street II feet to the east of the in
tcrsection of West and Wilkes streets, running
thence enst So feet; thence north 100 teet thence
west IS feet: thence south 100 foot to the begin
ming. There ia o FRAME TENEMENT SS ssAA
on said lot nearly completed. Stamps and lgE44la
conveyancing at the cost Of the purchaser
w. ARTIIU Il Ia LOR,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24

MsS"There will be q special meeting of tho
University of Virginia Alumni Association of
this city on Wednesday next tho 18th instant
action in regard to the death of the late Pres-
dent Maupin.
oct 23-3t h. kEMrER, Scct'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24

DANGER There is, we be eve, a law of the
Corporation in relation to stove pipes WI CHI
arc made to pass through the roofs and plank
sides of buildings. The law should be cntorc-
ed There is no attention paid to itnow. There
are numerous wooden shanties, in the city,
which are liable 20 take fire constantly from
the stove pipes to which VIC refer, and prop,
crty and life are endangered by them day aud
nipht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
A STAMPEDE work had ceased at

A STAMPEDE. After work had ceased al
the wharvcs of the American Coal Company
yesterday evening, and when the horses en-
ploycd there were just starting for their stables
they were frightened in some way, and STAN
pcde occurred among them during which they
scattered in every direction, and rushing through
the streets leading from that place, produced
considerable alarm and excitement. One Of
them-a valuable animal belonging to Mr.. Jas.
Wilkinson-bccamc entanglcd in his harness
and was much injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24

|. SCHWARTZ & Co., Successor to s. DnnIhan. '
Every thing is warranted as represented. There
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-24

Ky r EL1EF Hook AND LADDER CoMrANY;-
A called meeting Of the Relief Hoo k and Ladder
Company will be held ut the truck house this
evening OCT At-lt
~" NoTlCE.-The Committee on Festival,
appointed ut n recent meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Alexandria Library, respectful
" invite the ladies' who will take IN interest, to
meet at the Library Room on Wednesday, Oct
18th, at ~ o clock where they will be met BY
the members of the committee, and arrange
mcnts begun for the contemplated Festival
OCT 21-4t
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

habit7 Beginning life rich with the honors ~
your mother town whose influence through he,
schools and her scholars is of itself an inber
lance, with such examples as Lawrence. Boni-
WELL Hoar, what may you not hope for Of u.s.
fulness in the councils Of the state and nation
Contrast our condition with that Of til,
European nations, alternately torn and impoy.
erished with wars, credit it as you may to In.
better education of the people, and Won will
realize the value Of the example old mother
Groton has set you, 30 worthy of your ambition
to follow. Build schools for your children and
find talent to teach them, then intelligence and
integrity in prosperous and happy homes will
be your sure reward.
Associated as you have made me with you,
veal and wo, wish might be allowed to cor.
tribute from my means, such as they are. some.
thing towards this first foundation of the publ.
good.
Gentlemen, have detained you too long
Oppressed with the fear, that do not deserv.
the distinction Won bestow, pray God 70 mata
me worthier, and to smile upon you with Hi,
perpetual blessings
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
Danger Ahead.

single spark may kinde fame that will con-
suIne city, and small ailments neglected, may end
In fatal disorders. Bearing this fact in mind lot the
het symptoms of de biliiy nervous prostration be
met promptly with invigorating treatment. Fore
most among the vegetable tonics of the age, stands
Hostetters Stomach Btters, and whenever the vital
powers seem to anguish, there is any reason TO
suspect that the animal functions essential TO the
snstenaion and publication of the body are imper-
iocty performed this invaluable nvigorant and an
nsephe should at once be resorted to- Indigestion
Always produces weakness of the bodily powers.
Sometimes 1t happens that the appetite demands
more food than the stomach can digest though not
more, perhaps, than IL required to keep up the full
strength of the frame, The object under such cir
the assinating organ, to make II equal to the
duty imposed upon II by the appetite and CAPABLE of
supplying the building material Of The system rs fast
~ IT IL required. This object is fully accomplished
by the use Of the Bitters. They tone and gently
STIMULATE the cellular membrane which secretes the
gastric juice and the result il that the solvent ia
mingled with the food In sufficient quantity TO con-
vert all ts nourshing particles into pure and whole
some element. II, on the other hand there Ia a
denoency OF appetite, without any corresponding
denciency OF digestive power the effect of the tonic
IL TO stimulate desire for food In nineteen cases
out OF twenty, headache, nausea nervousness faint
mg-hta spasms, and, indeed, most Of the casual
Aches and pains to which humanity Ia subject pro-
eeed primarily from indigestion complicsted with
bihousnes; and for both these complaints
stomach Bitters are recommended as speedy and
certain remedy.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
A New Invention for Bank Burglars.

Professional bank burglars have per
fected and are using, both il England
and this country, small and delicate
instrument that registers the combina-
tons of the single and double dial bank
safe lock whenever the safe to which it
is attached is opened. One of these in
struments was recently found on safe
in one of the large financial institu-
tons of New York, and when examined
had already recorded all but one figure
of the combination. It appeared that
the burglars had obtained access to
the room at night by false keys, remov-
ed the knob and dials from the safe
door, and substituted excellent cour
tertfeits. One of the counterfeit lials
had space one-eight of an inch deep
on the inner surface, containing the
recording instrument. The strip of
prepared paper had caught and pre-
vented the dials from working. The
shoemaker was called in and removed
the dials before the trouble was de-
tected.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS.
A Motto for the Boys.
Rome wasn't built in . day"

BIZ ALICE CARY.
The boy who does a stroke snd stops
VIII ne'er great man be:
It's the aggregate Of single drops
That makes the sea, the sea.
The mountain was not at it's birth,
A mountain, So to speak:
The little atoms Of sand and earth
Have made It's peak, peak.
Not all at once the morning streams
The gold above the gray:
IT'S thousand little yellow CLEANS
That make the day, the day.
Not from the snowdrift May awakes
In puppies, reds and green's:
Springs whole bright retinue 1t takes
To make her queen Of queens.
Upon the orchard rain must fall,
And soak from branch to root,
And blossoms bloom and fade, withaL,
Before the fruit is fruit.
The farmer needs must SOW and till,
And wait the wheaton bread,
Then cradle, thresh and go to mill
Before the bread is bread.
Swift heels may get the early shout
But, spite Of all the din,
II is the patient holding out
That makes the winner win.
Make this your motto, then, at start,
Twill help to smooth the way,
And steady up both hand and heart
Rome wasn't built in day!"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

A WOMEN named Lidenton, whose
husband was supposed to be in Wisoon-
sin searching for employment, but
whose several children were with her,
has been supported by the different
churches in Dubuque the past winter.
The other day a charitable lady enter.
ed the house without knocking, and
was astonished to see pair of boots
disappear under a bed The boots
were on Lidentons feet, and it seems
that he had been secreted in the house
all winter.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

Two young men of high standing in
Noxuber, James Ivy and William Girls
som by name, had slight difficulty
about the hire of laborers, which re-
suited in the murder of one of them. A
Mississippi paper assures lis that &" the
killing was conducted in an honorable
manner" and explains thus: "The
parties agreed to settle it in that way,
and went out to a neighboring field,
placed themselves 200 yards apart and
advanced firing. 1t was Mr.. Ivy's lot
to be killed
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
A Novel by Emily H. Moore,
ENriTL
A LOST LIFE.

In few days will be published A nav naval ~ -,
most intense interest, by ' ''o' VI ''e
EMILY II. MOORE.
trhe weliknown western Authoressl
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.na ton'h.nmty Orders are pouring in from oyery
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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

Bsas CoAMKNDAToRY. - We cannot
speak in too high terms of Co.'s DYSPEPSIA
CURE. 1t is well-tred remedy, and ,nva-
nably cures Why will you suffer from lys-
nepsia, Indigestion. and disorders of the
stomach and Bowels, when 80 good 3 remedy
can be obtained SO easily.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

CHARLES VIcToIRE GREzILLoN, for
merly noted singer at the Vaudeville,
and also in the Cafes Chantans OF
Paris, died on the End inst. at the
little town of Plombierer in the South
OF France, in great poverty and distress.
he was at one time quite wealthy, but
dissipated his means in fast living.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

THE Mexican Congress is at dead
lock. The opposition have majority
OF II, but are unable to accomplish
their aim, because the Juarez Deputies
leave the hall and prevent the necessa-
ry quorum. The forcible attendance
OF the members is prohibited by the
constitution.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
aar No MORE MERCURY FOR MHl

aa No MORE MERCURY FOR MH!-
" Put them in the fire, my dear, was the ad-
vice of Mrs. Mccarthy to her son, bilious
and dyspeptic youth who had just brought
home anot her box of blue pills. " But what
am to take, then, mother I? !" said he. Get
bottle OF PLANTATION BIrTERs, she replied !,
"Tll guarantee it does you good" He did 30 ;
and then another and another With the third
bottle all his unpleasant symptoms vanished
In letter to young friend he relates this an
for me /"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

In the Canadian House of Commons
after the rejection of several amend,
ments, the Government plan for the
admission of British Columbia into the
Dominion, and for the construction Of
a PACING railroad, were adopted ., u
vote of 81 to TO-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
R1s" VALUABLE AND RELIAI

EsB VALUABLE AND KELIABLE. =
"BRowNs BRONCHIAL TRooHEs" will be found
invaluable to those exposed to sudden changes,
affording prompt relief in cases of Coughs,
Colds, etc For Public Speakers and Singers,
and those who over-tax the voice, they are
useful in relieving an Irritated Throat, and will
render articulation easy. As there are lnaitd'
tons. be sure TO OBTAIN the genuine.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

ACCORDING to an English jeweller,
"the United States have for several
years absorbed and do still absorb, all
the diamonds of frst-rate quality that
come to the European market. We
are assured by another authority that
those received from the Cape mines
have been for the most part inferior in
quality, and simply of value for stone.
cutting, engraving, and similar pur-
poses. 1t also appears that in England,
small double-cut white brilliants are
fetching sos per carat, and a fine spread
carat stone 1926, gold.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

J. N HARRIS Co, ProprIetors.
Cincinnati ..
For sale by GREENE& BUTTON, Milwaukee; II.
bOSWORTH SONS, Milwaukee; FULLER FINCH
AFuLLER, Chicago; COLLINS BROS, ST Louis
MOVES BROS, st Paul
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

bas SEA Moss FARINB from pure Irish
Moss, for Blanc Mango, Puddings, Custards,
Creams, &C., &c. The cheapest. healthiest.
and most delicious food in the world.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13
Gall for Aliens Lung Bal.

Can for "ALLEN'S LUNG BALSAM," and shun
Abe of any other balsam, unprnciplsd men may
deoeiye you with worthless preparations.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-04-13

On recent Thursday night, at 9:0S
p. M, London establishment received
a message which had been sent, by way
of Teheran, from Kurrachee, India, on
Friday morning at l2.43 a. m. The
message was, therefore, received in
London the day before it was sent from
India. The time actually occupied by
the message in transmission was fifty
minutes; the earth would require four
hours and twenty-six minutes to do
the same distance, and as the message
was sent so soon after midnight, the
extraordinary effect is produced of its
arriving the previous evening.