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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
Foreign News.

PARIS, Jan. 2l.-Rumors are aAoat that
Trochu has resigned and Favre has opened
negotiations with Bismarck for the capitulation
of the city The people who have hitherto been
silent for fear, now begin to speak in many
quarters. The widest projects have been
mooted and the names Of the revolutionary
chiefs, Rolln, Deles, and Fleurens, are ban
died about with the view of forming new
Government, but it is doubtful whether even
such men will accept the responsibility.
In the great fight of the 18th in front of Be
zauval, General Bcllemarie threw large force
into the forest at Bezauval They were per-
mitted to approach within less than two hun
dred yards of the Topped wall, when from the
top and slope, presently issued from the Prus-
sian infantry terrible and deadly fire which
in an incredibly short space covered the ground
with dead and wounded 1t is impossible to
ascertain the exact loss Of the French but by
common agreement it is admitted to have been
the bloodiest days fighting, 80 far since the
commencement ofthe seige Corpses laid on
the ground in front of Bezauyal often as many
as six together.
As the mobiles and troops of the line were
struggling in front of Bezauval Gen. Finoy
massed the Nationals to act as 4 reserve and to
support the attacking forces. Only shells were
used early in the day. and as these fell among
them they bolted before going into action.
The garrison has utterly lost faith in their
generals and colonies, and run when they please
father than fight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
TELEGRAPHIC.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
From Washington.
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25.-In the Senate, to-
day, Mr.. Pool introduced bill extending the
jurisdiction of the Court Of Claims to claims
arising in the States south Of the Potomac
referred.
Mr. Williams introduced resolution for the
appointment Of a special committee, to whom
shall be referred all bills or petitions relative
to international telegraphs, which was discuss
ed at length 80 -
The time of the House Of Representatives
was occupied by the flibustering against pr
vate pension bill reported from the Committee
on Military Affairs, but which the Committee
on Pensions contended belonged to their juris-
diction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
Shooting ARRAY.

New York, Jan. 25.-James Hagerty, a
notorious character, was shot early this morn
ing by VIM. Varley, better known as freddy
the Blacksmith in saloon corner OF Broad
way and Houston street The men had quar-
rel oyer some trouble growing out of previous
encounter at Florence saloon. Hagerty, it is
said, fred three shots at Reddy without effect,
when the latter returned the fire. Hagerty
was mortally wounded, and is now dying. Var
ley gave himself up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
Fires.

New YORK, Jan. ga fire occurred last
night in the double building Nos. Sc and So
Worth street, owned by Bauendorth 4 Co.,
dealers in linen goods, who occupied the first
floor, and sustained a loss Of $4,000 on the
building and $4,000 on the stock. Fortsman
& Co., dealers in woolens, on the upper floors,
lost $50 900 on their stock.
A fire early this morning i'll the cloth house
of Horstman & Co., damaged the stock to the
extend of 500, 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

POLICE REpoRT-The was nothing going on
at police headquarters this morning-indeed
police affairs for long time have been very
auiet-the only incidents occurring there dur,
ing the last week or two having been the whip
ping of few offenders.
Mayors OFFIcE-'lhere were NO cases OF
criminal character before the Mayor this
morning.
MAGIsTRATEs OFFICE. neither. of the
Magistrates offices was there anything Of I'M
portance transacted this morning.
NIGHT REPORT Might clear and cool. There
were no disturbances any where in the city nor
were there any arrests. Two dodgers only were
accommodated at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
NEW GOODS AT VERY Low PRICES

S hhds Demerara, p r. and n O. Sugars
Is bbls Refined Sugars.
70 sacks Rio, Laguyra and Java CoHees.
Is tierces prime Western Leaf Lard.
3tierccs choice Sugar-cured Hams.
3 hhds George & Jenkins Shoulders and
Breakfast Bacon.
20 boxes Adamantine, Paraiine and Sperm
Candles. -.,....-...
10 boxes prime Factory Cheese.
10 boxes Foxs Pearl Starch.
40 boxes Stearne, Rabbits, Warfeld's and
other Soaps.
Prime New Orleans and P. r. Molasses and
Golden Syrup, together with full assortment o.
other goods making complete ass9 9T o.
We call attention to the fact that the above
goods have all been purchased since the reduc'
ton of the tariff and decline in prices, and We
are, therefore, enabled to offer them at such
prices AS shall defy competition.
AVERY & DAVIDSON,
ism 18-tf 2G King st., cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
From South America.

KINGSTON, JAMAICA: Jan. 25.-War is imml-
nent between Salvador and Honduras. The
revolution in Bolivia still progresses. Matgarjo
is desperate and Morales triumphant.
The Governor Of Jamaica has given dinner
to the American Admiral Lee.
The United States steamer Resaca arrived at
Panama on the 10th instant to join the Darien
surveying expedition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Es~ BACHELOR HAIR DYE.-This superb
Hair Dive is the best IN the Korld-Pertectly
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. No dis
appointment No Ridiculous Tints, or unpeas-
ant Odor. The genuine W: 4; Bachelors Hair al
Dye produces IMMED1ATELI a splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful The only Safe and Perfect Dye; Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, 10 Bond ST., New York
Now York ian 20-eO1Y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
MARRIED..

On p the 18th MI ns cHAR Z sfH Bryan Dy Bop
uty ClerE Of the Circuit and County Courts Of
Stafford, to Miss MARGARET n, daughter . Of
the late James Morton, and of Mrs. Lucy H.
Morton, all Of Stafford county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

THE WINTER FISHING at some of the shores
on the Potomac is going on, and at some of
them good hauls of perch and rock have been
made. Our friend Cawood has kindly rcmem-
bered us
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

NEW STEAM ENa1NE.-Estimates of the
cost of an additional steam fire engine for this
cityhave been received, and u committee Of the
City Council will, it is understood, visit Phila-
delphia at an early day for the purpose Of max
ing the purchase
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
FOR SHE OR RENT.

az; lrhtful BPTCK HOUSE, No. So Washing
ton street, corner of Queen. This is most: de-
lightfully situated house, with IS rooms in a
most healthy and pleasant neighborhood; is IN
good order and condition; has large yards OH
the west and south with grapes fruit trees and
flowers. VS. r: j. LLO1O,
dec 5-tf No. 1874 Queen street.
&c. FOR SALE-The eigibly situated three
N$i story BRICK HO USE, LOG Duke street be-
tween Pitt and st. Asaph, containing ten rooms
and bath ROOM with hot and cold water. The
house is furnished throughout with gas and fix
lures, and is most desirable residence being To-
Gated in a pleasant neighborhood The adjon-
ing lot is offered with the above-mentioned prop
erty or it will be sold separate if desired For
terms apply at No 30 south st. Asaph st. mo III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
Eh1 Markets.

New YORK, Jan. 25-Stocks very strong.
Gold steady at lOsalOa Money easy at sal.
Va. 6's, ex-coupon, s.; do. new 6l3. Flour
quiet and firm Wheat quiet and nomlnay
unchanged Corn scarce.
BALTIMoRE, Jan. 25.-Va. skies, old, SO bid,
sol asked; do. 1866, 594 bid, 81 asked; do
1861. 55 bid 81 asked
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

INFRAcuoN OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE
LAws.-A colored man named Eli Thompson
was examined before United States Commission
er Whittlesey day or two ago, on the charge
of manufacturing and selling cigars without the
proper license, and bailed for his appearance at
the March term of the United States Circuit
(onrt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

City CHARTER As will be seen by refer
ence to the Richmond letter in another column,
the Committee of General Laws of the Virginia
State Senate, yesterday, reported favorably upon
the bill for the new charter Of the city Of Alex
andria as adopted by the City Council, with an
amendment providing that the time for which
the present Mayor was elected shall not be
shortened
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

FIsHrowN-The owners of the buildings
lately destroyed at Fishtown are making arrange
ments for rebuilding the same at once, so as to
be prepared for the fish trade when it common
ces next Spring The companies in which the
burnt buildings were insured have already paid
the losses incurred Or will do so as soon as they
are called upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

WASHINGTON ADJUSTMENTS. The special
train that left here for Washington, last night,
for the accommodation of those who desired to
enjoy the entertainments now in that city, car
ried large number of pleasure seekers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

'sPIa IN A BAG The row boat, the only
means of communication now between this city
and the opposite Maryland shore, on one OF its
trips this morning had two passengers one OF
whom had bag with live animal in it,which
he said was an o'possum. The other express
ing desire to purchase the 'varmint, it was
sold to him for twenty-five cents When the
boat landed here the buyer opened the bag to
look at his bargain, and great was his aston
ishment when large cat jumped out and
scampered off as fast as its legs could carry it.
The seller, too, had also gone, and so the buyer
had to content himself with the consolation de-
rived from the smallness Of his loss,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

VIRGINIA TELEaRApH-The wire and other
necessary material for the construction Of the
proposed line of telegraph between Manassas
Station and Harrisonburg has arrived here, and
the work of erecting the same will be commenced
as soon as few preliminary arrangements are
comnleted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

MySpEER's ''STANDARD VINE BrrrERs. .
When our systems are in any wise out of ordor,
we are more or less, incapable Of pert ti5
our duties for want of energy Speers STAND
ard Wine Bitters'' will be found to be an inval-
liable aid in case of debility arising from do
rangement of the system. ian 2'-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

FINE OYSTERS. Mr. John II Thompson
opposite the Gazette Office, has received large
and fresh supply of excellent oysters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

BACON THIEF-A colored man went into
the grocery store of Mr.. Jefferson Roberts,
corner of Royal and Queen streets, last night,
and during the temporary absence of the pro,
nristor, seized and ran off with . side of bacon,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

The WASHINGTON MONUMENT Assoclahon,
in Washington, at recent meeting, took into
serious consideration measures looking to raising
money to recommence work upon the monu-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
>.aUCTFOrSA LES.
ADAMS EXPRESS CoMPANY's SALE
UNCLAIMED PACKAGES.

tSdIAlME D ram iAUAHSs
On TUESDAY MORNING, January5l, 1871,
T viii sell, at store, No 10 north Fairfax street.
under the Mansion House, commencing At ten
o'clock on account of Adams Express Comp, y,
to pay charges, ESQ UNCLAIMED PAIN
AGES, consisting of Trunks, Bundles, Packages
&c. To he sold without reserve.
jan 2l-td L. D. HARRISON, Auctn T.
DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-By,
/ virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered at ITS June IeL, ,o ov
friend, &C. vs Lindlcy N. Roberts, the under :I;
signed special Commissioner therein, named, Will
sell, on MONDAY, the 10th day of February,
1871, court day. in front of the Court hS %D
door of Fairfax county,a TRACT or LIN: LAM >.
containing lQs acres lying near the vlsgGG t n1
L. NJ. Roberts by A. S. Grigsby, by deed, re-
corded in liber No. folio
Terms: One-.enth cash; the residue in three
equal instalments payable in six, twelve and
eighteen months, with interest; the deferred pay
tention of the title until the last payment; the
cash payment to be forfeited and the land resod
at the purchasers cost on his failure to complete
his title NJ. DULANY BALL, Commr.
Fairfax county, jan 2l-2awts
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND;
Il By virtue of a decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered in tho cause OF Maria \
on MONDAY, February 10Th, 1871 court day
in front of the Court House door Of Fairfax co,
at II clock H., Il valuable TRACT OF LAMP D.
fronting on the Little River Turnpike, about III
miles from Alexandria and three from Fairfax
Court House, (ono mile wost Of Gooding's tayern)
containing l96 acres, adjoining the lands Of J H
Sweeney, Chichester and Osgood. Land of fno
quality, abundantly wooded and watered.
Terms Enough in hand to pay the COS costs OF
suit expenses and commissions of sale. The res,
idue in three equal instalmcnts, at one two and
three years. with interest, to be secured BY the
notes of the purchaser and retention of title TIL
the last payment is made. The cash payment to
be forfeited, should the purchaser fail to COM
plete his title. II. w: THOMAS,
r ". M DULANY BALL,
Fairfax CO., jan 2l-2awts CONS. OF Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
TUST RECEIV + D.

lust RECEIV + D.
10 hhls prime New Orleans Sugar.
so sacks Rio Java, Old Government and La
IS boxes New York Factory Cheese.
> bbls choice New Orleans Molasscs.
S bbls New York Buckwheat Flour.
5 hhds Shoulders and Sides Bacon
Fine new crop Teas, Tobaccos, Cigars, &c.
offered at lowest market rates by
ian 6 r. NJ LAWSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
CEILING OUT.

SELLING OUT
Having rented and removed I'LL my goods tc
Germans building 144 King street, I Mm now
closing out my entire stock of GROCERIES,
WINES, Woodenware, Spices, Canned Goods
&C., below cost, in order to 60 into another bust
ness. Having only short time to sell; parties
in need of tho above-namcd goods would do well
to give mo call and save money.
Also one large Platform Scales:
ian 12-2w +. fEChEh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

HURr.-Mr. Charles Elliott fell from the
house upon which he was at work day before
yesterday and injured himself severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

Mr.. MCKENZIE SPEECH, delivered in the
House of Representatives. on Saturday last
will be published in our next We have just
received copy too late for publication to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
MARKET PRODUCE.
M WM a JOHNSON i CO..
Wholesale and Retail Dealers IN all kinds OF
MARKET PRODUCE.

MARKET PRODUCE.
No - North Fairfax street:
We are also prepared 70 furnish The trade with
FRESH FISH from our sta..: Il: the market
house. Orders from The country w:ll receive our
speca! attention. 49,:
Our well-known reputation. iii 'ne above bust
ness we offer ~ Nh induce.cnt L. cir customers
INV jan 1S-6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
ian L.

NEW STORE.
Just opened at the cornerof King and 81. Asaph
streets, and would call the attention OF house
Eeepers especially to our supply Of PROYIS-
IONS, Hams, Bacon, Lard, Fresh Meats, Poul-
try and Produce generally:
Also largo lot Of CANNED FRUITS Of every
description iii store, just received.
Those wishing bargain in cur line N VII Go well
Goods delivered free Of charge to any part OF
the city. GHEEN & BIRCH,
nov 19-r l49 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

PERSONAL---VERY. VIM f. Gardner has taken
charge of the Merchant 8 Hope church, Prince
George county, Va. His postofice for the pres
ent is Petersburg, Va.
We mentioned yesterday the appointment of
Mr.. Norman F. Moore, of this place, as an as
sstant professor at Georgetown College. Mr..
Moore is an experienced and capable teacher,
and worthy gentleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

MUsIcAL-On Friday, the adiof February,
Professor Hair, assisted by some of the best
ameteur singers of this and other cities, will
give grand vocal and instrumental concert for
the benefit of the Alexandria Library Compa-
ny we are assured, from official sources, that
one or two of the pieces to be rendered on that
evening will be well worth the price Of admis-
sion The fact, however, that Professor Hair
has consented to conduct the concert is of itself
a sufficient guarantee for the investment in
ticket The directors of the library, anxious to
find relief from the unusual financial pressure
upon the company just at this time, desire us
to publish this notice, in order that our citi-
zens, young and old. may set apart the evening
of the Sd proximo for the enjoyment Of the
musical treat offered them.
On account of the extraordinary expenses, in
cidental to the organization of the Library COM
pany this year, on its present convenient and
elegant plan, the company have found some
difficulty in meeting all its pecuniary demands,
but they have accomplished it so far, and they
hope that the proceeds of the coming concert
will place them safely beyond the close OF the
fiscal year list April after which, the annual
expenses being merely nominal, the company will
be fully self-sustaining, and more too-self-im'
proving year by year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
NREEN,S NOTION HOUSE.

REEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
NOTIONS AT WHOLESALE.
NOTIONS AT WHOLESALE.
Arrangements for the prompt delivery OF goods
complete
Orders received by evening mail forwarded by
express next morning:
Stock large and variety extensive
New York jobbcrs' lowest prices guaranteed.
Goods not giving perfect satisfaction, either i'll
STYLE or price can be returned Mt my expense.
Send for price list.
CHAS. w GREEN,
ianl2 IS King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

CMOKED BLOATERS for sale by
- jan q D. = MILD = nm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

PARADISE LosT.-This fine painting will be
on exhibition in this city next week, commence
ing on Monday evening. and remaining for
three days, with matinee on Wednesday after
noon. Ed. Jenkins the avant- coureur. arrived
here this morning, and is making arrangements
for the exhibition, Those who have already
witnessed this fine work of art need not be told
ofits grandeur while those who have never
seen it should not neglect the coming opportu-
nifty 1t is a spectacle that must be seen to be
appreciated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

MEAT THIEVES. Smith, with a
gentleman of Fairfax county who had lately
lost some stock, went yesterday evening to a
place in the woods four or FIVE miles from this
city where an extemporized slaughter house had
been constructed, land where u number of hides,
heads and feet of animals that had been slaugh-
tered there were found 1t is said to be almost
impossible to keep calf, sheep or hog any
where near the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL
RoAD.-Messrs. Mcclure and Stubs, contrac-
tors on the upper section Of the Alexandria and
Fredericksburg Railroad, broke ground with a
large force of laborers this morning on Kitson's
farm, near Mount Hebron, about six miles South
west of the city, and within quarter of mile
of the track of the O., A. & NJ. R, R. They
will push forward operations rapidly, and will in
crease the number of hands they started with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

A UCTION-On TUESDAY, January q, l
n will sell, by public auction, the remainder
of my stock, consisting ofGROCERIES, Wood
enwarc Spices, Canned Goods, Liquors i'll bot
ties large Platform Scales, &c, at Germans
Building, l44 King street. Sales commence at
10 A. M ian 70 -3t@l f. Rocker
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25
LOCAL NEWS.

City CoUNCGL.-Last night was the night
for the regular meeting Of the City Council. In
the chamber OF the Common Council, however,
only seven members, Messrs Shinn, Moore,
Beadle Portner, Evans, Dyson, and Parker
not n quorum-were present. and at half past
seven o'clock Mr.. Sbinn took the Chair, and
under the rules declared the Board adjourned
until o'clock tonight.
Board of Aldermen No business of any i'm
portance was transacted, save the reception of a
petition, numerously signed by citizens, praying
that the right Of way be granted the Alexandria
and Fredericksburg Railroad through the city,
or else that the subject be referred to the peo-
pie for popular vote on the question. The
petition was presented by Mr.. -Agnew, who
moved that it be referred to Especial joint COM
mittee
Mr. French opposed this, and entered into
some explanations with regard 10 his position,
which, he said, was misunderstood Personally
he was in favor of this and all other railroads,
but thought it but right that the company rep
resented by Mr.. Roberts should comply with
the terms of their charter before they asked
greater privileges than had already been accord
ed them; these terms were, that the road be
built to this city first, which they seemed to
have no intention of doing. And as the ques-
ton as to the legality Of the company was now
before the Legislature, he thought it but pru
dent on the part of Council to wait until that
body had finished their investigation &c, and
settled the status of the road, which would
probably he by the next meeting of the Council.
Mr.. Agnew replied, stating that his motion
petition whose views, he thought, should be re-
spectfnlly heard. He was, personally, not in
favor Of granting unlimited privileges to this
road
Mr. French replied, commenting on the ac-
ton of the lower Board in adopting a report on
the subject, and by their action claiming the
road built by the military through the city as
the property of the corporation.
This was disclaimed by several, and the de-
hate further participated in by Mr.. French, who
reviewed some of the late investigations on the
subject by the Legislature, and claimed that there
was no such company as the Alexandria and
Fredericksburg Railroad Company. He was
replied to by Messrs Agnew and Harmon,
without developing any more points. The
resolution was then adopted, MIR. French de-
String that his protest be recorded by the clerk,
and the Chair appointed Messrs Harmon and
French the committee, after which, at an early
hour the BOARD adjourned. Mr. Simpson pre-
sided in the absence of the President, and only
five members, Messrs, Simpson, Agnew, Har-
mon, French and Markell were present. For
official proceedings see another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-01-25

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