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New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-05

Notice to school Tenrhcr>.-ihe Sul"rh
'oiti at Education Tor III" county "f B"llN'ii
N-i.>i; NJ. >olCltS applications Tor teacher, Oh
pl!b:j. >.hnul- in his county. All applications
-hn,li, h.. made IN The hand " r!'lug apl!'aiss
and GOOD references gwen. and addressed
y. '. ONSiON.
C,un.v S,1,..r,.,-.n,..n. OF nauc.tie.i B.uiah,
Enliv..r county Mississippi ar i3.,: 4tW
Tnc Creditors -: the Estate of john =.
Nau!~.L an, requested t. present ;h.lT claims.
and ~ T-ru> ...,.tt. 20 'hc sud rsta;. make
"a, f,it.ut 90 Joseph ". NOt'HEETi.
ia1. lot Nt.Iiul-t .sttp". No. - canal street.
>G,icr I" Taxpayers If the EOar:h Die
.,i't.-!!. t;,s PAYERS .i .!.- .'Hlth District are
.ic4ebv .i.ra t!.,.; office. on tch"upitoula~
stI,.t near ..,.l. vi l.. open the t.st day of
t'u t.v - 1"t collection -: taxes ~ 1870 and
".i-. ~ ~. 'hoS'- failing 10 comply Ur1h the
above Notice. '.'nr" t- tN''N-tll>t % February
u.,t y il. -. dealt :. III. ACCORDING. 10 law.
'. EJ.RODlAS
la. ~. STATE TN Collector. Fourth district.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-05

DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA.
N vNE NAT'.EI: OF !. T. DUNBAR, IEDIvIpUA .
-. ETC.. Bankrupt.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-05

Notice TO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Of j. y.
sullivan.
DARTIES HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST THE
above succession are notified to present them
10 the uI.der=i su.c administrator OF said succ.s-
sion P i. FOUKE,
Public Administrator,
te3, 10 1853 st. Charles street.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1871-02-05
STATEMENT.

S,TATEMEET SHOWING THE EXACT AMOUNT
- o. money visiting in The State Treasury Oh the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatches TO the Gazette
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON June IA Times special dispatch
from Paris says the Versailles troops are not
now H., popular rs when they entered Paris be-
cause Of the severe measures taken 10y them
against the population.
Large numbers of Frcnchmcn and foreigner,
are returning to Paris to resume commercial
and manufacturing operations.
n dispatch FROM St. Denis to-day says TIVE
regiments Of the guards have returned to Ger,
many. and their places have been supplied by
other troops.
Gladstone has been indispo"cl, but is now il
better health.
The GOLFERS of South Wales have resolved lC
strike unless conceded an advance OF live pei
ct. on their wages.
Some specie and cotton were saved from the
wreck Of the Crescent City.
The rumorS Of agitation and Il Carlist rising
in Spain are officially contradicted.
The Times has dispatch from Bonn bay thai
Herat fell into the hands of Yakoob khar
through treachery. and the Governor was killed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
Rev York Affairs.

NEW YORK. June 1.-The special commit
tee Of the Union Republican General Commit
tee has issued manifesto to the republicans
of New York in which they state that Jackson
S. Schultz and VIM. Orion have called on the
republicans of tile city to reorganizc the party.
The special Committee advise the republicans
Of New York not 10 take part nor lot in this
tactional movement, adding that the regular
organization with Horace Greeley 1T its head
will not disband at the command Of any usurp-
ing. State Committee or other unauthorized
body.
New YORK, June lit is understood that
George II. Mumtord takes the place of George
Walker as one of the Vice Presidents Of the
Western Union Telegraph Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

Philadelphia, ap G-%md&wly


NEW BOOKS Z f Il L \ G IL )
~ No. ~ King street
Ralph, the Heir, Il novel, By Anthony Troll
lopc, author Of The Warden, Dorchester Towers
Small House ut Arlington, etc; paper covers
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Ina, by katherine Nalcno; 100.
The Young Housewives Counsellor an'
Friend containing directions in every. depart
lnrnt Of housekeeping, including the duties o
wife and mother, by Mrs Mary Mason, "uth"
Of a Wreath from the Woods of Carolina
Spring Time for Sowing, etc.
a Key to the Christian Doctrine and Practice
founded on the Church Catechism, by j. ii
Blunt NJ. a.; 81.
Science for the Young, by Jacob Abbott, vol
. Light, with numerous illustrations.
The Poetical Works of Henry KirI,e White
of the Aldinc edition; VOL, I5c.
The Life of God in the Soul of Man, or thu
nature and cxcelency OF the Christian Religion
by Rev. Henry Scougal; new edition; 81.
The Hotel DuPctit st. Jean, GaSc"n story
price 81.
Hours Of Christian, translated from the Ger
man Of \. Tholuck, d. d., Professor of Theology
in the University of Halle; English edition; S4 81
Richard Hume, Il story of Old London, by
ti"nrgc Il. :'urgciL, s1.oH
Echoes Of Christian Truth from the lilt. o
Gen. Robert +. Lee, by Rev. X. III. Mckim
Rector of Christ Church, Alexandria, Va, l5c
mailed TO any part Of the country on receipt o
IS cents.
Xcnophon. being the Sth y"lunc of the ser";
of Ancient Classics for English Readers. edited
ny Rev. ". Lucas Collins Ma; 81.
Ginxs Baby, his birth, and other mi$l"rtunrs
Il satire new lot to-day: doc
New Books daily.
nv 30 leo. f.. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
gECTIONSALES
VALUABLE WASHINGTON STREET
v PROPERTY For SALE will sell.

VALUABLE WASHINGTON STREET
v PROPERTY FOR SALE.-I will sell,
on easy terms, the property known as the HAL
LOWELL SCHOOL. PROPERTY, on Wash
ington street, Alexandria.
The lot las front on Washington street OF -
feet 5inches, and runs back, of that width to Go;
lubus street occupying the central portion no. ol
improvements are admirably adapted fora large
b ARDING SCHOOL, or BOARDING
HOUSE, and may readily be converted to man
utacturng purposes. The property is in the most
desirable part of the city.
Ifnot sold ut private sale before TIL { RSDA1,
June 1st, shall offer the whole at public auc-
ton on that day, at o clock p. M, on the prem
ises, or will subdivide it, If necessary, to suit
purchasers. In case of division, the Columbus
street front will be divided into four or five lots,
and the Washington street front into two.
Those desiring to purchase can obtain full in
formation by applying to ROBERT II. MILL
LER. Alexandria, or to
FRANCIS MILLER,
No. 46O Louisiana avenue,
my Cts" Washington, ID. Z.
my"The above sale is postponed to THU RS
DAY. the Sth day Of June, 1871.
nv 3O-ts FRANCIS MILLER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

MAYORS OFFIcE.A stranger, taken up ~ (:
suspicious character WAS discharged upon Il
promise to quit the city forthwith. He was seen
hv officer Franks ounging about the corner OF
King and Alfred streets between tw" and three
o'clock this morning, and as he could give M
satisfactory account of himself was taken int,
custody. He said he came from Washington
whore his parents reside.
MAGISTRATES OrFICE.--Thc examination u.
the case of Gus Hill, colorrd charged with illr-
gal voting ut the last election was waived at the
instance of defendants counsel, and defendant
balrd in the sum of 500 for his appearance ut
the July term Of the Corporation Court Mc,>r$
&. K. Shinn and }. =. Coleman giving III" re-,
quSitc security.
NlGHT REroET.-Nisht cloudy and warm
There were no disturbances in any quarter OF
the city. Two dodgers and one prisoner w"r" nj
the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

CoLoRED EXCURSION. large number OF
colored people from Washington accompanied
with band Of music arrived here on the eight
clock Terry boat this morningand took ypecia!
train of cars at the foot of King street. lur Wat
renton where they went to spend the day.
FlGnT-A fight occurred Yesterday evening
at the canal locks between two lock tenders
named Taylor and Dean and canal boatman
named Denison 4 large crowd was attracted
BY the Disturbance but before the police arrlv,
ed everything was quiet
UNDERGOING INsrEcTlON.-The steamer
City of Alexandria WAS taken oil the Washing
ton ferry line to-day TO undergo the usual
Government inspection. Her place vas sup
piled by the Wawaset
CoIoRED ODD Fellows EXCURSION. -
Lancaster Lodge of Colored Odd Fellows will
make an excursion to Richmond on the 2lst
inst, via the O. A. & NJ. and the {. 4 o.
railroads.
MARKET House "A large and fine photo
graph of the former Market House and Steepie
is at Mr. Schuler's photograph gallery, corner
of King and Pitt streets.
CORPORATION LICENSES. Corporation licc'l-
scs amounting to S., $50 ST were issued up to
the 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
FESTIVAL.
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION BY OMNIBU.

Those seeking hcalthful recreation mas spend
a delightful evening by attending thu Festival
to be held at Lebanon, 4! mile: from .Aicxan-
,lria, commencing WEDNESDAY, May 3lst
and ending Friday night, June e.
The Festival is held for the purpose OF aidine
in the erection of Church where ali Evangelical!
denominations may worship. The ladies prom
Use an abundant supply Of refreshments, such Il.
FRESH TRAWBERRIES, PURE ICE
CREAM and other delicaces for all who may
favor them with their patronage.
Parties wishing to attend Will be conveyed by
omnibus, provided ten or more seats are engaged,
BY applying to Mr. Ridgway, at Knox ) Express
office, No. : Washington street, before SIX
o clock p. IN. each evening. Fare for round
trip 80 cents. my 30-3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
From California.

SAN FRANCISCO, May jl.-The British Col
umlia papers arc greatly excited over the pros
poets OF the loss of the island of San Juan,
going 50 far us to advise the British Govern
ment to seize it and hold it by force. Joseph
Leritz, seaman Of the British steam tug
Princess Louisa wrecked in the Straits of Ma
gellan. has arrived here on sailing vessel.
He reports that all the rest OF the crew were
killed or made prisoners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
The Markets..

New YORK June l.-Stocks dull and rather
heavy Virginia skies 69i do. new 73!. Money
easy at 3. Gold steady at III. Flour quiet and
steady. Wheat quiet and firm. Corn steady
BALTIMORE June l.--Virgina SKIES, old, So!
hid j74 asked do. 1866 - bid a! asked; do
1867 G9 bid, - asked do. coupon old, g. bid,
COZ asked do. coupon, new, 20 bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

ArronTIoHMENT OF School. FUNnS.-T" tie
editor of the Alexandria Gazette: -lscnd you for
publication, required by law, the following
scheme of apportiOnment of State and county
school funds between the districts in the county
of Aleyandria, approved by the Superintendent
o! Public instruction, May3Oth:
SCHEME OF DISTRIBUTIONS.
Washington District having II" schools this
year, propose giving 36J==7lG of both funds To
jefferson District, and &c to Arlington Dis
trict. RICHARD l.. CARSE.
County Stunt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

FRUITS. We have received from Mr. VI.
Bossart, some delicious oranges, lemons and
bananas samples Of IN invoice of fine, fresh
fruit received to-day at his Confectionery, No.
2l south Fairfix street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
Fredericksburg, up M-cots

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND
i NEAR OCCOQUAN, FAIRFAN CO.,
BY virtue Of decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered ut June term. 1865, in
the consolidated causes Of Martin PeddIe and
Hamicll and Thomas Stanley VS. Thomas Nrv-
it, we shall SELL rs Commissioners named in
said decree, on MONDAY, June 9Th, 1871,
Court day. III front Of the Court House OF said
county, the valuable TRACT OF LAND ON
which hewitt resides containing two hundred
acres, we'll wooded and watcrcd, and with COM
Portable building improvements. Said land adj
Joins the lands of Harry Bayliss Mrs. Margaret
Dawson, Mrs Fanny b. Wilson and Thomas
NJ Davis, is two miles from tidewatcr, and on
the telegraph road and the line Of the y. u +.
r. r., rs located.
Terms: Onc-tcnth in cash, and the residue in
three equal instruments payable III SIX, twelve
nd eighteen months, with interest, secured by
the bonds Of the purchaser, and Il retention of
the title till the last payment is made; the cash
payment to be forfeited, and the land rcsoid on
the failure of the purchaser to complete hstltlc.
GEO. WIN. BRENT,
NJ DULANY BALL,
,,;l VI 90 (op,s IF Suln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

To the Eaelics.-Dr PANCOAST ) FE-
MALE pILLS-a positive cure fer suppression
or rrcgularily arising from any rausc whatever.
They arc perfectly harmless.
n:J"Evcry Lady should keep box Of these
pills on hand for use in case of need.
Price 81 per box. Sent securely sealed to any
address on receipt of price. Direct all orders to
j. WALKER PANCOAST, NJ D..
Philadelphia, Pa.
pEil,hrInLir an (t-.,md&.W1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
.4ECTTO.r SGLES.
nv Green e. Wise.

rPssI Estate Agents and Auctioneers
v7ALiJABLE FARM AND OTHER PKOF. !.
Y ERTY AT AUCT1oN-CoAAlSSloN
Frs SALE. ~ o... ro,,.. for
Alexandria county Virginia, rendered at rs
August term, 1869, in the suit of Mary r. Lioydd'
Guardian plaintiff. Us. j. P Tabb ct al, defend
ants, in chancery the undersigned, C0 I1
or therein named. will proceed on SAIGhDAi ~
the lst day Of July IS y 9elo .ha nt i Of
Alexandria, to sell, by public auction, TRACl
OF LAND, lying in Alexandria county, about
one mile northwest of the city, containing about
SIXTY ACRES of very productive SOIL, potI
highland and meadow, beautifully locatea an anu
improved by a comfortable FRAME Dwell
LING. Kitchen, &c, &c, large Barn and Gzas
Stables, Orchard Of choice fruits in full bear H=I
ing, a fine cistern and stream Of water through
the place-altogether one OF the most aesiraple
situations in this vicinity. The land adjolnS MRS.
Harper'S, VOLTS and others, and is bounded on
Also. ONE UNDIVIDED SIXTH PART
OF THE LOT OF GROUND, with TENE- g.:
MENT thereon, situated OH the west side ofAt
Washington street, and south side OF queen ST.,
fronting on Washington street III Oh feet
more or less, and running back wcstwardly 70
1912 feet more or less, being bounded on the
south by Kemper's line. mn.
Also, ONE ,UNDINIDED SIXTH rii ~ rAkI
OF A LOT OF GROUND, with Ten T. a.:
VI
Queen street beginning ut Il point ON Queen ST.,
l3s Alp feet, more or less, west # Washington
street; thence west of Queen street IT. LIZ 1eel;
thence south lO2 feet parallel to Washington ST.
to an feet alley; thence east Ii LIZ feet paral-
lei to Queen street, and thence i'll straight line
! to the beg ginning
Also, ONE UNDIVIDED HALF PART or
THE LOT OF GROUND IN the cast side al
| Columbus street, beginning 1T 4 point t3 for:
south Of Queen street; thence south Oh C"ill!n-
bus street 80 feet or less to IN feet alley,
running parallel to Queen street; thence east
with SAID alley Gl feet: thence north parallel I"
Columbus street 81 feet, and thence in straight
line to the beginning, being the property wh'r!'
WAS conveyed To Frederick Lloyd, deceased. hN
decd of partition, dated August , 1866.
| Terms: Onc-tcnth Of the purchase money L"
be paid in cash. and for the residue the bonds ~:
| the purchaser, with security, at &, II ana -
months, to be taken for the deferred payment,
with interest from the day OF sale, and the title
to be retained until they are fully paid. stamp
and convcyanciEg at the cost Of the purchaser
my 23-2.wts {. ". WATTLES, Commr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
Vhy Should NOE CD to EslOnsilciIn:s
Corner King and Fairfax streets, 10 !.uE
YOUR SUMMER CLOTHING

Because YOU can bay the hest.
Because YOU can buy the cheapest.
BEcauSe You can find the largest assortment
bLON DHElM has on hand great variety of
Linen Goods, among which can be found Linen
Coats from 15c and upwards; Linen Suits at 81,
Linen Frock Coats, Fine Alpaca Coats, Grass
Linen Coats, Black, Blue and Fine Cloth Derby
Coats, and the latest styles of Light-Colorcd
Pants and Ncsts-all 1T prices TO suit the times.
:. BLONDHEIM,
mv3 Corner King and Fairfax $tS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
DUBLIC SALE OF
i "HAZEL PLAIN"

a valuable Farm, near Manassas, the Junction
of the Orange, AlcXa and Manassas K. X;
As trustee Substituted for Geo. II. Cartcrl in Il
decd executed by b. II. Chinn and wife, dated
the 9th of May, 1853, and of record in the county
of Prince William, Va, the undersigned will
offer for sale, by public auction, on the premises,
on WEDNESDAY, the 7th day of June, 1871
the TRACT OF Ian ID in said decd conveyed,
which lies upon tho AlcXundria and Wurrcnton
pike, within five miles of the villages of Gaines
Vile and Manassas and contains $50 ACRES, I"
which above three fourths arab e, and the re-
maindcr in wood und'timbcr. The buildings are,
the MANSION, with eight large rooms. 49,,
needing repairs to make it habitabc, :; small Ej:Ii
but comfortable LOG HOUSE, occupied by. the
present tenant, Stone Stable and Log Corn
House and Creamery. Hazel Plain is in Il dc,
sir!blc and healthy section Of the county of
Prince William, near churches, schools, mills
and markets. Is miles from the city of AlcXall-
dra and from o., a. 4 NJ r. r.; is Ola rcd or
chocolate colorcd soil, easily cultivated, very
susceptible Of improvement and well supplied
with water. Mr. Burnitz, residing OH the farm,
will show the property to any one wishing to cX-
anime it. For further particulars apply to the
subscriber.
Terms: The decd Of trust stipulatcs for sale
for cash but the creditors ordering the sale Will
allow favorable terms Of credit as TO two thirds
of the purchase money, if desired BY the pur-
chaser. WM II. FlTZHCGH, trustee.
Fredericksburg. Ea
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
Prince William CO., APP 28--cota

(,HINE SE GRASS & L q T II :
y Another supply.
Ladies Buff Suitinge.
The new color Suiting.
Beautiful White Ground Check anI Striped
Goods
Buff Piquc Suiting$.
Elegant Embroidered Grenadines. &c. We
think in our present stock of DRESS GOODS
all tastcS may be suited.
mv3o ROBT. l.. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
GOODS FOR THE SEASON AT IS KING
III

Just received supply Of good, suited to the
season such us English Wadron, Grain and
Gra.s Srythr>, American Waldr"n Grain and
Grass ScvlhcS Scythc SnathcS, Stones and Rifles.
Hay and Garden ltakcs, Hoes OF various kinds,
Hav and Stable Forks, Shovcls and Spades, Nc,
Nc.. wholesale and retail at IS King street.
nv II j. n. CREIGHTON Il son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
Fairfax county, APP 2l-GOtS

DUBLIC SALE.--By virtue Of Il decree OF
L the Circuit Court of Prince William corn-
ty, pronounced on the 18th day Of Octbcr 1866
in the suit of Latshawv vs.. Miner the undersigned
who was appointed IL special Commissioner for
that purpose, will, Oh MONDAY, the 9TH day
of June 1871. that being Court day, Mt the iront
door of the Court House Of said county sell hy
public auction, TWO TRACTS OF Ian ID, adj
joining each other; one containing 1Ul acres, !
rood and 2Sspolrs, and has on it Il cominr!a- -.
bic DWELLING The other contains 80 IEl
acres > ro"ds and - poles.
These tracts of land are situated in Prince
William county. Oh the telegraph road from
DumircS to fredericksburg about tw" miles
from the former place.
They are we'll timbercd and watcrrd, and arc
considered very good lands and arc within two
miles Of navigabr water
TERMS-One-tnurth of the purchase money
to be in cash on the day Of sale, and the residue
in three equal instruments Of six, twelve and
eighteen months the deferred payments to bear
interest from the day Of sale, and to be secured
by bonds, with approved personal security ths
title to be retained and the land subject to Il RI"
sale, under order of the Court, and ten per cent
Of the purchase money forfeited in case thu
terms are not complied with.
EPPA HUTTON, Comnr
Prince William CO., ap 2S-cota
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

FRVIT jars! r,,.,r, ~,
! have Just received Il supply Of MASONS
CELEBRATED SELF-SEALING JARS
The tops of these Jars being lined with Porcr-
lain. Ill metallic contact with the fruit is avoid
cd No Jar will preserve the fruit better than
the Mason. Call and examine them ut
nv ~ ENTWISLES CHINA STORE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01
H:.tr:lclor's Hair Dyc.-Th>

Esatcnelo1's Hair Dye.-This superb
Hair Dye is the best IN tie Iorld-Prrirctly
Harmless, Reliable and instantaneous. No dis
appointment. No Ridiculous Tint<, or Unplcas-
an Odor. The genuine W: \: Batchclors HaT
DYE produces IMMEDIATELY Il splendid
Black or Natural Brown Docs not Stain tho
Skin, hut leaves tho Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiiul. The only Safe and Perfect Dye Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, Ii Bond st., New York.
New York. i'm El-,.uly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

THE AMERICAN GLOVE WASH will
l. clean perfectly Kid Gloves OF any color
and it is delightfully."- pcrtumcd with Otto OF Rose
Price 25c Der bottle Another supply just re-
ceved. my 3li JANNE1 q co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

n 'hhuAN HAIR adds II charm t" tn" PLAIN
est lace; Dut "hcn FADED features before
'sFe'aoIc lose 'hrlr coheI'i''S' ana the whoie
expression Is that OF advancing age. lh'' beng
iact' II Is not surprising that even injurious ny
licleS should nave Dcci prepared t" supply tn"
millions who wish to avoid premature gray hair.
Under these circumstances it will scarcely be
wondered ut that NATHAN CRYSTAL DIS
COVERY should have met with such rx,raor-
J;r.r. .,.,,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

ADD ALTERAM ,PARTEM.-An item in last
Sunday Washington Herald complained of the
conduct of Capt. A. G. Nicke of the steamer
Express. in leaving couple Of excursionists at
Glymont last Thursday Capt. Nicke is po-
lite and accommodating gentleman, and conse-
quently is exceedingly POPULAR and thar he
should have acted as is reported can hardly be
believed by those who know him. lie says
that Mr.. Young, the principal Of the Emerson
Female Institute, who had chartered the boat
to take his school on an excursion to Glymont,
stood on the wharf at that place, and after
waiting sufficient time for all who were with
in sound of the whistle to reach the boat gave
him orders to start When ut least Il mile
from the wharf young man told him that the
young lady he had escorted was not on board,
but that as he did not know whether she would
be at the wharf if he returned there, he did not
do so. especially as there were accommodations
in the ncighborhood and as the mail boat stop
ped there regularly.
CoRoNER's ISQUEsT-An inquest was held
this morning at pier No. +, south wharves, by
Coroner Beach upon the body Of a colored man
found floating in the river yesterday evening
Just below the city Asnn evidence was cduccd
by which the cause of the death, or even the
identity of the body could be ascertained, the
verdict of the jury, Of which Mr., James Nc
Lean was foreman, was that the deceased came
to his death iy causes unknown. The body
was very much swollen, but Il severe bruse
was distinctly visible on the temple. It is sup
posed that the name Of the deceased was Geo
Burke who lived in Stafford county, Virginia,
and who was knocked overheard on Monday
morning last from the long boat John Frank
lin. by the jihing of the boom: as mentioned IN
the Gazette of that day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-06-01

DAINTS Permanent Ready-lnade CO!ors
/ will be found economical and durabl~ for
painting houses, fences, SC; The particular adj
vantage in making use OF the above is, that fur
thcr supplies can always be had OF exactly the
same shndcs Cards, showing the various shades.
can be seen by calling ut our store.
my 20 T. ). LEADBEATER & BRO
n ETTYSBURG KATALYSINE WATER
" Just received and for sale by
my IS WAKEFIELD Il HALL.