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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
Foreign News.

LONDON, Oct. l.-AIunlclla, NJ. p. is en-
dcavoriDg to settle the differences between the
masters and workmcn in Newcastle by lrbitra
ton. He to-day received u communicated
from the former in reply to propositions from
the men which, ii is hoped: may lead to set
Element.
There was fight in Cork to-day between
the police and a party Of supposed Fcnlans
Shots were exchanged and one policeman wa;
wounded Three Of the rioters were arrested
The Italian bark Sorellc went ashore IN the
late gale. Six of her crew were saved, tou'
starved to death in the rigging and four wore
drowned.
The ship Mount Sinai was burnt at sea
Pals. Oct. Mid night.-Tho withdrawal
of the Germans in the department OF Disc con-
menced again this afternoon.
Differences have arisen between: France ano
Italy respecting the pontiical debt
MADRID, Oct lat all official reception a
Dom, Espartcro<' house, the cx-Ministcr adj
dressed the King as follows - ut any time
enemies Of Spain should seek to overthrow It's
liberties and independence and 4 young king
place himself at the head Of the army, and
my comrades will follow him. The reception
was grand.
LONDON, Oct. 1.-The collision between the
police and Fenans ut Cork yesterday was the
result of illegal drilling by organized bands OF
Fcniars Il number Of whom were arrested
Some OF these were found to have Snyder rifles
in their possession. The discovery caused con:
siderable excitement among the police, and
there was active searching for yiolators Of the
law which resulted in the dispersion Of severa!
bands and the arrest OF q lew more FrnianS
and the capture Of their weapons. e.
The recent gales which have proved so dis,
a>trous to shipping on the English and Irish
coasts, have extended to the continent with
some damage to the crops, vineyards, etc.
Telegraph lines lave also been Frustrated in all
directions. Communication with Paris and the
principal cities of Germany is not, however,
seriously ntcricrcd with.
PARIS, October = Henri lochclort is
pressing his appeal for an investigation
of the sentence pronounced against him
by tho military court. His friends arc also
actively interfering by cndcavors to nAu-
cnce the President in liochcforts favor. Victor
Hugo, among others, has written a letter to
Theirs strongly interceding for executive elem
ency. No intimaton has yet been given that
these appeals will be tavorsbly considered
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From d'uh:l.

HAVANA, October 1.-The telegraph line
between Havana and Puerto Principe, which
passes through the district Of Camaguey, the
stronghold Of the late Instruction, has been
completely re. established and is now in working
order. The line had been cut by the nsur-
gents ut the beginning Of the struggle and
kept Interrupted ever since by their possession
of the intervening large territory Of CANA
gucy The want Of Geographic communication
with Havana hampered the operations Of the
Spanish war authorities, and the instruction
had to be sublucd before the line could be held
and repaired. With the rc-cstablishment of
the telegraph between Havana and Puerto l'rin-
cpc the pacitcaton of the island is complete
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From the Pacific SOaSf.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. l.-Adviccs from
Tucson Arizona. to the 23l of September rep
resent that there is no protection for life or
property on the lower ella river.
Mexican bandits are numbering the whites
and Mexican residents Unfortunately and
running off cattle by the wholesale Martinez.
Il noted bandit chief ran off one hundred and
twenty-five Texas cattle but WIS pursued and
the cattle rccaptured. 1t is supposed that
Martinez was wnundc'l by the pursuing party.
Governor Stafford and party arrived at Pres
colt on the 9th Of September from their great
exploring expedition.
There is great suffering from drought in
Arizona.
General Crook hasa party Of fifty Mexicans
and thirty Indians scouting against the Apa-
chCs
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Arrest of IL FOrpRr.

BUFFALO, Oct o--Augu>tus +. Beck, alias
Charles Baker alias Thomas Wilson. Que of
the most noted forgors in the country WAS ar
rested Saturday in Montreal by the members
Of the Buffalo police and held for extradition
for forgery committed in this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

new 6S. Money 6. Flour lOaoO cts better.

new 6S. Money G. Flour lOao0 cts. better
Wheat la2 cts better Corn lc better.
baltimore, Oct. va. skies, old, SO bid,
524 asked; do 1866, IS bid, 20 asked; do. 1867
&c bid, e. asked; do. coupon DID, 81 ! bid, G24
asked. Low middling cotton held firm at 49,
Flour very firm. Wheat active and firm: amber
lI5a $50: good red to prime lGOal70; common
10 fair l4Oal5O; Ohio and Indiana lG0alG1
Pennsylvania lG5alGS. Corn FIRM: white South
ern 1SaS3; yellow do. 7jja1S: mixed Western -.
Rye quiet but firm at 75aSj Oats active at
lllnhL
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Special NOTICES.
An Unprotected Systena. DO

An Unprotected System. DO not fancy
because you feel strong that you are impregna-
Bile to sickness. Whole neighborhoods arc fire.
quently Frustrated at this season by malarious
fevers. Vigorous muscles and strong sinews,
broad shoulders and sound lungs, arc no defence
against the mephitic vapors OF autumn. Frames
which have withstood tho summer heat may sue
cumb now. Many IN athletic man. whose fam
ily depends rny lis support on his industry, now
lies PROSTATE, weak and helpless babe, under
The periodical assaults of chls and fever. or bill
ious rcmittcnt fever. This could not 10 if all
were wise enough to provide against such con-
tigrncy by toning and fortifying the system with
Hosteltcrs Stomach BitterS. This approved veg
etabc tonic Is absolutely harmless. go that it is
sheer folly not TO take it rs safeguard nj y sea-
son when diseases Of the liver, the stomach, the
bowels and indeed all tho visccral organs are
generally prevalent To keep tho system in or
der and insure health, or to put it in order when
this prccaution has boen neglected, is the duty
Of every human being who values life. For
both these purposes llustetters Bittcrs is design
ed, and it answers both. Petty local dealers are
endcavorng in many parts Of tho country, to
substitute preparations made Of impure and dan
gcrolls materials in its stead Give them wido
berth. They are prepared by unskl(ul expert
mentors, who want TO turn penny at tho cx-
pensu of the public health. oct 2-oUlw
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.4ECTIE.r SALES.

Frs SALE.-In execution OF
u dccrcce of the County Court of Prince VII
liam County, rendered on the Sth day Of August,
lSTt in the suit OF James f. lIcrrell plaintiff "
q, a. IL W. r. H. Company, the under signed viii
offer for sale, ut public auction. on Iii RSDAI,
18th day Of October next, al eleven . ciMck. 4.
m, ut Gainesville Depot, that valuable TRACT
or PARCEL Of LAND. adjacent to the SAID
Depot between the Haymarket Turnpike ana
the o., a. & VI. K. T.. containing by recon;
survey 1j4 acres. and now IN the "ccuNat!"H q!
james T. Herrcll aforesaid.
The improvements consist of substantial. Well
finished. and convenient dwelling house, % by
25 feet fronting the Thoroughtare Turnpike, AMI
about 800 yards from Gainesville Depot, lately
built ST i cost of 81 jCO two stories and base
ment: it contains rooms. in basement ! rooms.
besides large hall, on the first floor: rooms
and good sized linon closets on the second
floor; fire pacc,.or arrangement for stoves, IN
every room but one; Il handsome enclosed porch
or ombra III front, and large bay window in the
Southern end; an excellent well Of pure soft
water. in back yard; convenient outbuildngS.
and about IS choice young fruit trees, upon t"c
premises.
Terms: One-tentn of the purchase money !"
ments, at one and two years from the day -!
sale the deferred payments to bear interest !"
be secured by the l";;Is OF the purchaser, win
good surety and retention vt title 10 the Ian!
until said payments are made III full; and the
land to be resold ut tho risk of the purchaser,
upon failure to comply with the terms of sale.
Persons desiring 10 examine the property, are
referred to Mr.. llcrrcll, who can always be found
upon the premises, and VIII be glad t. snow
them. LAWRENCE B.. TA1 LOE.
.... CHAS. Z. SINCLAIR
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Completion Of u Railroad.

RUTLAND. VT, Oct. 1.-The last rail of the
Addison railroad was laid Saturday afternoon
in the presence of several prominent railroad
men. Cars ran over the ferry bridge from Lar
abecs' Point. Vermont to Ticondaroga, n u,
across Lake Champaign. The road will be open
for business on the first of December
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EubCZZlpnlcnl.

BosroS, October od.-Stephen W. Curtis
Cashier of the Boston and New York E1pres:
company. has been arrested on the charge OF
cmbczzng funds of the company to the amount
of $4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02
Bachelors Hair Dye.-This

Bachelors Hair Dye.-Ths superb
Hair Dye is tho best in the IVortd-P erfoct'y
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. No dis
appointment No Ridiculous Tints, or UnplGas-
Ant Odor Tho genuine W. 4. Batchelor. Hair
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin. but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Bcall-
tiftl. The only Sulo and Perfect Dye. Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, Ii Bond st. Now York.
New York inn 1-eoly
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.RCIaifiAi OfDardCn.

WASHINGTON, d. G., Oct. 1.-The tra OF
Dennis Dardcn for the murder of John Nc
Carthy was concluded thismorning The jury
returned verdict of not guilty after an absence
Of only few minutes, and the prisoner was
lia.hnrmnI
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Fatal Accident.

SrAuNroH. VA, Oct. o--Mrs Jumcs
Burch, near New Hope, in this county, while
engaged in making sorghum. got cntangIed in
the mill, and had her head crushed, killing
her INSTANTLY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

PARTRIDGEs flock of cartridges al'-
pearei in tile city near Christ Church yestcr-
day evening but were harasScd out of their
lives in short order by the boys While shoot,
ing at them this morning young man named
Elijah Horseman was struck on the forehead
by tho ball from an old flint lock horse pistol,
which had failed to 80 off, and down the barrel
of which he was looking when it exploded.
Fortunately the ball did not enter the skull but
glanced off without intlictiug a very severe
wound
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

On Mnrriage.-Essays for Young. Men on
great social evils and abuses, which Interfere
with marriage, and ruin tho happiness Of thoIs-
ands-with sure means CT relief for the crrlng
and unfortunate, diseased and debilitatod. Sent
in sealed letter envelopes, free of charge.
Address, HOWARD ASSOCIATION, No.
south Ninth street, Philudclr hia, Pa.
PhladQphiu Pa, sop 2-d&tw3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

NEW ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS new locomo
tive for the A., Nj. & o. r. r. passed through
here this morning from the north.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

New Dry GooDs SToRE.-By reference to
their advertisement in to-day's Gazette, it will
be seen that Mcssrs. lIcironimus 4 Bassell
have taken one of the stores i'll the new Sarep'
ia Hall building where they intend opening Il
largo stock of dry goods, notions, carpets, Nc,
on or about the 10th inst These gentlemen
come among us well recommended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

IMpRovEMENT--It is said hy those whose
business frequently requires them to visit the
different cities in the South, that in none of tile
places at which they stop is the spirit Of in.
provement, rs exhibited in the appearance Of
new buildings, so manifest as in Alexandria
1t is an undoubted fact that more new houses
have been built here during the year now clos
ing than for many previous years, and that
many of the new buildings would be considered
valuable improvements in any city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

CHURCH DEDIcATIoN.-Little Falls, near
the Chain bridge, was yesterday the occasion
of an interesting meeting, hcing the dedication
of place Of worship for the members of the
Methodist Episcopal Church who reside i'll the
vicinity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

VIRGINIA INSURANCE COMPANY.--Tho Of
flee of Mr.. NJ. II. ID. Willis. agent of the life
Insurance Company Of Virginia, is at No. 8
south ROYAL street
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DARE CHANCE FOR CAPITAL.

II
Unable to farm from iIl-hcaIth, and anxioudto
nav my debts, offer for sale the following val
liable REAL ESTATE:
The LOWER GRANVILLE FARM cor
tanning 314t acres situated 4 miles west of W ar
rcntol, on the Waterloo turnpike, and adjoining
"Oukwoudn the estate of tho late Robert f.
Scott This land, gently undulaiing, with limo
Southern exposure, and lying III the basin Of the
Great Run Valley, is valuable both for grazing
and farming PURPOSES. 1t Is line!T wht"F"'' WIN
an abundance of timber, and has upon 1t tai
new FRAME DIV YELLING, with4 r0oHs, sl5is5.
which can be added to with convenience; Il large
new frame stable two corn cribs, and In 'nI"'
good fencing. Should tho purchaser desire, he
can buy Capt. a. ID. Payne farm, adjoining, ct
40 acres in that beautiful and fertile valley
with orchard, buildings, and every c"nvcnGnrr
and comfort. The Mccoy tract, nemt iitt!n
firm ;, Of 81 acres adjoining, can also be bong 1t.
| will also sell LIN WODD,' my pine" 81
residence, s miles from Markham station, on the
NJ. g. T. r.. containing 2j2 acres, situated ut
tho eastern base Of the Blue Ridge, w!th;n half
a mile Of the Fails 81 Aibano,' in the blue
grass region OF Upper Fauqu!cr; well tlnbcrc!
watercd and fenced protected from the ruIc
winds of winter and famed by the most r"iTa-h-
ing brcczcs of summer; | doubt whether Il more
romantic spot, comfortable home, or desirable
niece of property can be found. The dwellings,
comfortable with all tn" necessary out ouildlny'.
The soil is Of good quality, ANA generous in tho
production 0. all the cereals, rich in mnerass,
and intcrspersed with springs Of various medIc'-
nal properties. This place 10 ais" the Location Il
extensive marble quarrics, among which may
mention beautiful Breccria Of al co!"rs E"rd
Antique and Scrpcntino Marbles Copyrighted Of
different colors IhmlccdDny, Jaspcrs, throma;o
Iron, Soap Stone, Suiphhtc ana o1'dc' lr"h'
beautiful Ochrcs, very clear q; grit, ana vaiua-
bic for paints; Mccrschauinn, red and white
Porphyrics, and u rock, which, whcn ground, "a
Terms: want for this property 500 in cash
70 nav INV debts; the deferred payments can be
nnrGc to suit purchaser: 'I.ihwood', to, be sold
subject to royalty Of 10 per cent: Address thu
subscriber, ALBAN ). PAYNE, VI. D..
Markham Station, Fnuqui"r CO.. Va.
fthi- property i, not disposed Il by Eri":.i"
sale before the FOURTH MONDAY or 80
VEMAER, il will be put up Mt public auction
on that day in front of the Court liou-r. IN thc
town of Warrcnton, Fnuqu;cr county, VA.
Fuuu,Iier county jy il-laWIin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

RoBBERlEs- The grocery store Of Robt. i.
Arrow, in Alexandria county, at Rosym near
the Aqucduct, on Saturday last was burgla-
riously entered and robbed Of $50 in green
backs some bacon, and stockings.
The gun store of Mr. kinsey Griffith, on
King street, near the wharf, was entered yes
terday between eight O'Clock in the morning
and six in the afternoon, through the Skylig ht.
it is supposed, by boys who broke open the
drawers and desks and scattered their con-
tents, hut took nothing except two or three
old pistols and one or two powder tiaskS.
They lett behind shoe makers aw Ivy
which it is hoped they can be detected.
The money drawer in the tobacco store OF
Mr.. Nicholas Mum, on King street, between
Alfred and Columbus was robbed OF its CON
tents, five or ak dollars, hy some colorcd boys,
yesterday evening, during the temporary alb
sencc Of the proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

FORCE PUMp.--A force pump which has
just been put in we'll on the lot Of Messrs.
Quinn and Wilkcrson, near the corner Of st.
Asaph and Oronoco streets, threw this morn
ing, through piece of hose ten feet long water
distance Of sixty-cight feet This we'll is in
tended to supply the whole neighborhood in
which it has been sunk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

MERCHANDISE BNoKER.-Justice John Il.
Alexander has opened merchandise broker )
office at No. south Royal street.
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For fifteen years suffered from dsordcred
Liver: but since | used one package of Sim
mons Liver Regulator, to this day. which is
now several years, have been comparatively Il
sound nan. MAJ. a. f. WoOLEY.
Kingston. Ga
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Posi- OEFIcE.-Virgnia route 4,G5S. Lees.
burg to Point Of Rocks, Edgar Jarvis contrac-
tor. Three additional trips per week arc now
ordered on this route, bringing it into daily
Except Sunday connection with the BaItl-
more and Ohio Railroad, and the contractor
allowed $50 additional per annum-!css than
pro rata, but contractor asserting from the III
of October, 1871.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
Ono hundred men were at work on Maryland
avenue, between Eleventh and Thirtcenand-a-
half streets, in Washington, on Saturday, low
ering the track of the Washington and Alcxan-
dria railroad to the new grade of the avenue
Another gang of ninety men, taking advantage
of the low tide, were at work on the new bridge,
laying platforms, &c. The contractors conf
IDENTIFY expect to have trains running over the
road on the lst Of December.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

CARAH S. SWAMI ct A.. by next friend,
- VS.. Charles S. Wallack ct al, in chancery in
the Circuit Court for Alexandria city.
70 all whom it may concern:
Extract from Decree. Tho Court doth or
der, adjudgc, and decree, that this cause be re-
ferred to Commissioner Of this Court, who is
directed 10 state and settle the account Of R0si
81. Swami, exccutri1; also to ascertain and re-
port all liens that may be upon tho land men
TONED in the bill, and to take m account of AL
debts that may be due and owing by tho estate
of the said William #. Swami
This is to give notice that tho undersigned
Commissioner, In, appointed Thursday, Octo-
Der 9Th. for executing the requirements OF the
above decree at the office Of John S. Chapman
esG, No IS Prince street.
sen ll-cotd X. KEMPEE Commr.
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NJ. I'D hlNG > lNEfl
AT LAST, a Christmas in tho West Indies,
by Charles Kingsley; handsomely illustrated ;
| vol. 12mo.; Sl.50
TIiE MEMBER FOR PARIS, tale of the
second empire, by Trois-Etolcs; paper covers,
15c; bound. Sl.2j
ODD HOURS OF ~ PHYSICIAN, by John
Darby; Sl.00
CICERO, being the 9th volume of Ancient
Classics for English Renders, BY Rev. ". Lucas
Collins, NJ. a.; 81.
FAME FUENl;SS n novel, by the author of
'",Thc Sacristai Household, =" " rronica, Ma
bells Progress" &c; 7jc.
TIE no USE ! y TOWN, sequel t." Oppor.
tunilics, by tho author of "Widc, Wide World;
Sl.25.
ROOKSTONE, by Katharine Mncquoid; pa
per covers, 75c bound, 5 -.
ZERUB THROOP'S EXPERIMENT., by
Mrs, A. d. f. Whitney, author Of "Fuith Cart
ney's Girlhood;' 81.
GiDEON'S ROCK, by Katharine Saunders
THE DESIGN OF TIE RITUALISTS
AND THEIR FRIENDS UNMASkED, an
address to Episcopalinn., by II Prayer Boo;
Churchman l5c; mailed on receipt IF price
WHATTO WEAR AND HOW TO N X
lT-Demorosts Semi Annual Book Of Fash
ion; l5c.
THE ALDINE for September; 25c.
All tho NEW FASHION BOOKS on hand
son 8 GEO +. FRENCH.
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MAYORS OFFICE Mayor Latham has re-
turned from his late visit to Niagara and the
Northwest, and presided at his court this morn
ing, as usual
Richard Beach, for disordcrly conduct, was
cobbed and discharged.
n. Thiccl, from Washington, for disordcry
conduct, was fined and discharged.
Maria Ridgway, for disordcrly conduct, was
fined and discharged.
NIGur REPORT. clear and cool, and
the streets more quiet than usual. There were
no disturbances in any quartcr of the city
Two prisoners but no dodgers were at the
station house.
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HoGs.-Ihe Mayor requests that notice be
called to the now frequent infractiou of the law
forbiddug the keeping of hogs within the cor
poration limits and warns those vino have VIC
lated the law that if persisted in the penalty
will be enforced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

TIE TOBACCO Notwithstanding the
late early frosts, the tobacco crop of Prince
Georges county, Maryland. the largest in the
State, has not been injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

CANAL CoMMERcE.--During the month of
September there were 22jj71 arrivals Of boats at
this place, bringing lO2 pcrches of stone, l72
perchcs Of lime stone, and 254l6 tons Of coal.
Tor the same period there were 25G departures
of boats carrying 1900 bushels Of grain, . tons
of general merchandise, ton of melons, Is
tons of salt, $4,000 shingles, LIS, 900 bricks,
and 100 tons Of plaster. The total arrivals OF
boats for the season has beea l10l, and the to-
tai number of departures 1905.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-10-02

PROPERTY SALEs.-The house and lot on the
northwest corner Of Pitt and Cameron streets,
belonging to the Mccormick estate, was sold
this morning By +. \. kcrby, auctoneer, to
John Lannon for SO, $50 cash.
The farm Of George y. Birch, containing
twenty acres, near Balls Cross Roads, in this
county, was also sold to-day by Mr.: kerby Tor
81 ner acre to e. S. johnson Of Washington
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