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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13
Local lSreViticS.

4 coInred fortune tclIcrwhilc casting a anro-
scope for colurcd woman. this morning, stole
watch bconging..to the latter s husband; The
police were put on the tract; Of the thief. but
have not yet arrested him.
The Stockholders meeting of the o., y. X
NJ. K. r. Co., takes place at the company 5
office, in this city, tomorrow at - clock.
The train on the W. l. q. r. Z. went ont
this morning crowded with visitors to the Iou-
doun Agricultural Fair which commenced at
Lecsburg to-day.
A colored woman, using improper language,
was elected from the ladies' car on the Lynch
burg train yesterday evening, at Fairfax station
by Some of the passengers.
Two co.ored boys were inhumany driving a
hog with a broken leg mp King street this
morning.
Large numbers of cattle are now arriving
here by the O., A. & NJ. K. Il.
Work on the Corn Exchange building has not
vet been resumed,
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rss- Although at this present writing 4 nom
resident, temporarily. Of your staunch long
:ried and true old town, l AM far from rrnnunr-
ing my citizenship therein. Loving lor inSti-
,ulions" And her ways--rough and rugged tho
they bo--and especially SylnpathNing with the
sleadt,lst conservatism Of her good people, l
naturally take deep interest in II matter so I'M
poriant rs her approaching elections lor thc
iicncral Assembly,; and am even told enough to
nope that 4 few word: thcrcupon will not be
.iermcd an mpertincncc, particularly when re-
'Hecting, us am persuaded they will the opln-
inl,s and sentiments of large number 81 youi
iiitr, Ggent readers, and electors ol I'll" county
There. Is reason to tear th:ss IN casting about for
sl,it,b candidates to place IN nomination, there
i danger that one very Important c"nSldrra-
,;un will be- overlooked or dlsrcSardc L refer
iu tho. very obvious duty "t Il community that
would be progressive, III the good AND truo SENSE
ii tho word ,.s cuntradiStingulslcd from the
-pasnndic. unhealthy Niasara-Sho shooting OF kadi-
>I,t.m, t" properly encourage the ia'tdnble Ell
forts OF its young citlZcilS-thu rising generation
vi law-makerS,-tn whose hands, IN few years,
It's interest and destiny must DC cohnueu' a'u
hy whom they must De Suluco, icl Ineih ~ ''S
t,SiliZci us they may.
Thi, then. is the point would make: tho Is
sizes of the present canvas ana Inc qlcS"' til''I
will probably be brought before the incoming
Assembly are not CT i character 10 a'sIruso "
difficult "a 10 demand he cNcrlon ct cXtraordi,
larry noljtical aculucn backed by gray haired
.xpcrcuce of the dead and buried past, TO grASr
and handle TO Il right solution. Oh inc "thcr
hand they are of Just the nature to Eali Tor the
ACTIVITY and Jealous vim OF youth. kadicallSm
must be fought as we'll IL reasoned with.
If we have IN our midst II young man OF worth
and mudosty, devoted, Jealous in the right,
energetic, giving proof OF rircning ability,
.lysd.ly gaining in popularity, while scornn,g
the tricks by which 1t is sought, and not already
ovrr-burdened with the cares and emolumemls
If pubic office, it is sincerely to DO nope1 that
sucn n one will be our candidate for the House
IT DELEGATES. And We nave such II man! In the
wri;crs hulnble, but confident iudgnicnt--an
oniniuu held III common with many among your
hes, c;Lizens and most active rtcctrrs--t RAH'lS
L. SMITH, jr., will exactly Jill the bill.
sop. bit nHlilColA
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lDIsrATCHEs TO THE GAZETTE
FOREIGN NEWS.

BUCHAREST. Sept. 1o-1he people OF hi;
city, excited BY false report that the Jews haC
sacrificed christian child made an attack up
On them in the market place. The Government
promptly interlered with strong force oil
items d armcs and arrested the leader Of the rio
aud restored order. No attempt has been
made To renew the disturbance.
LONDON. Sept. IA special dispatch from
Paris to tho Times from crsallles says Pre- 81
dent Theirs sent message to the Assembly
Tuesday, which will be read to-day. lie urges
the adoption Of 4 proposition Tor provisional
Increase Of taxes is sorry that WEAKNESS OF the
the members and the approach Of vacation
prevents the discussion OF new taxes with ne
ccssary freedom Of mind; thinks it is best
that the chamber soon separate and rcassenl-
Tile at an early day. In conclusion the Presi.
dent says he relics on the patriotism Of the colln-
try to preserve perfect tranquility and order
which France needs to revive her credit.
PARIS, Sept. I'm. De Tocquevillc, ncp-
hew Of the latc distinguished statesmen and
politician. will probably receive the appoint
ment Of Minister to Washington.
BERLIN, Sept l%.-It is thought the census
of Bcrliu now being taken, will show i ppu-
latiOn of HOn,uun.
LoNpoN, Sept. I2-~lt is announced that
thirty-iyc Golfers and iron workers in Mon
mouthshirr, Wales. will strike unless Il rise OF
10 rcr cent in their wages is accorded
The abscr>s with which Queen Victoria has
been for somc time afflicted, was opened on
the Attn and is now healing satisfactory.
The training ship Racer, which has been
ashore at Ryic Isle Ut Wight WAS Heated
yesterday,
\ cotton exhibition is proposed to be held at
Manchester in lSI2
Professor Robert 3ent|y, the publisher Of
the Temple Bar, died to-day.
The election for Il member Of Parliament IS
proceeding at Truro. and the indications are
that Uoss. the conservative candidate will
beat jenkins. the nominee OF the Liberals.
The great DUnraStcr st. Lcgcr race comes oil
to-day. There IS great enthusiasm over the
event and brttim@ is enormous.
The introduction in the London market Of Il
Paruguuyan loan to the amount OF Il ,0oQ,0ou
Is imminent ,
S.uxEUEG, Sept lit has been decided
by Prince Bismarck Count Won Beust and
other diplomats who remained here after the
drparturr Of Eml,eror< William AMI Francis
Joseph to suppress tic international society
and to settle the Schc>wig question.
LoHpoS, Sept 10 a dispatch from Suza,
Italy, announce, that the Mont Cents tunnel
was successful lml that trains arc now passing
though it without delay.
LoHDoN, Sept. l3-.i J.. m.-Thc great
Doncastcr D.. Lcgcr race came Oft this after
noon and Was Won by Baron Rochschild's fiily
ilsuillh. the winner ut the Oaks. with Albert
Victor Second aul RingTn0u third.
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.TEf.TlD.t'S3LES.

DESIRABLE WOOD LAND IN FAIR
- FAX COUNTY FORSALE.-Accordin
10 Il deed vi trust made to me by VIM. Ii. FItZ-
hugh for the benefit of Elizabeth Hutchinson and
Geo. W. Adams, and Of record i'll the County
Court Of Fairfax county, liber a, No. !, folio
on the Dist "f AUGUST, 1871. it being tie first
day OF the August term Of the County Court, be-
fore the Court House Of said county, proceed to
sell, to tile highest bidder, the TRACT OF
La \ ID therein conveyed containing lo5t
ACRES, more or less This land is all in
WOOD, and adj0inS the lands Of Robert w.
Newman, Alex. Turlcy and others.
Terms: Enough in cash to pay the expenses
of sale and tr;lst, and Mrs Elizabeth Hutchin-
sons claim, about $3.50 and tho residue in ono
year, with interest; the deferred payments to be
secured by approved personal security, and the
title to be retained until all the purchase money
has been paid
ALEX NJ. SMITH, Trustee.
Middleburg, Loudoun CO., jy l9-eots
ny The above sale is poStponedtll the 18TH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER next, Court day.
Middlcburg, Loudoun CO., aug E-eots
MARKET FARM FOR SALE.-Pursuant
WI TO decree of tina County CHur; OF Fairfax
county. rendered nj its May term, lle7i. in the
suit Of Joseph Bruin usr G. L. Manl;ins against
Thomas Jurns tho undersigned, the Com
,nasioacr5 therein named, will ohHr nj public
auction On SATURDAY. Sept. 60 at II H., Al
Cats Tayern West End ;hat hishly cultivated
and now in possession Of, Thomas Iavins. con-
laring 81 acras Of land lying on tho Little River
Turnpike, about . miles west of Alexandria. The
land is highly improved with good huiiding7,and
is y most desirable farm.
Terms of sue: Cash, SO much As will pay eN-
pcnsca; residue upon credit of l. 2, and 8 years.
with interest, IL hr srcurcd hy bonds, with
good security and Iced Of trust upon tho
rrrmiscA t.. W. WATTLES.
D. j.. SMOOT.
H. W. THOMAS,
EuirI,r countv son p-lnWtS (Nnnm'r.
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By VIM. HI. Beck e. Co.,

[Real Estate Agents and Auctlonncrs:
TOMMISSIONERS'S SALE OF LAND IN
" ALEXANDRIA OU NTY, VIRGINIA.
By authority ola decree of the Circuit Court for
the county Of Alexandria. rendered at the No
vcmbcr term. 1870 of said Court, in tho suit o..
George A. Birch and wife VS.. Robert Harrison
and wife ct ais, the undersigned, commissioners.
of sale, will sell, by public auction, in front OF
the Court House, in the city Of Alexandria, Va,
on MONDAY, the I'd day Of October, 1871, p:
70 . clock m, a TRACT OF LAND, in Alex
aniria county. Va, containing 20 acres, eituate;
about ono mile from Balls Cross roads, AMI
three miles from Georgetown, u. c., and 81 =
joining tao lands of Samuel Birch. Mary A.
Hall and others, tho samo beng that t:at Of laid
of which Thomas Birch dic;! seized.
Tcrnls: 0nr-fourth OF the purchase money IL.
cash Oh the day Of sala, and tho residue in thre"
equal payments ;. tx, twelve ead eiRhtec,a
months from the day Of sale: the deferred pay:
ments to bear interest from tho day Of sale, aDh
to he secured by the bonds OF the purchaser, with
approved security, and the retention Of tho title
10 tho land until the same H-a nsid.
LAW l.. TAYLOR.
ALBERT STUART
SIP Loot, COINS of Sale
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From Japan.

San Francisco, Sept. l2.-l'ht Steamship
China brings the following news threat
changes are making in the Government Of
Japan. Salsuma is getting the upper baud
slowly Teas arc active with downward len
dency. Silk and si!kworms eggs are in great
demand.
Governor Low The American Minister Ia
China, made u visit to Japan and returned on
the Goth Of August.
The Hon. James Brookcs is al Chce Foo.
When he has observed carefully the oriental
affairs he will return via Egypt to the nltcd
States.
There Is great anxiety among all classes in
China to know what action the uunlted States
will take in relation to future dealings with
China. There is general feeling among
Americans and in the navy against uniting
with other foreign governments under any
circumstances.
Five ships arc loading with teas 1T Shanghai
for New York, and nine for London.
The drought is severe in the vicirlt, ot
Shanghai.
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Pharmaceutical Association.

Sr. LOUIS, Sept. 1.-THE annual meeting
of the American Pharmaceutical Association
convened in Polytechnic Hall this afternoon,
Professor Ferris Moore, chairman. The adj
dress of the retiring President was read. He
referred to the growth and increasing import
ance Of tho Association, and offered many
good suggestions, some pertinent to the adul-
iteration Of drugs, and thought moro knowledge
of pharmacy necessary to druggists. The al.
dress was referred to a committee. Adjourned
until Tomorrow
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The Ei.l-akiuX.

GREENSBORO, n. e., September | 2.-Se-
twenty-five persons, recently arrested in Ruthcr-
tnrd county Oh charges Of being members OF the
ku-kluX organization, passed. through here
last night en- route for Raleigh, whHrr they
will be tried. They were under>tr"ng II escort III
United States troops.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By virtue of a
\ i decree Of tho Circuit Court for the city of
Alexandria. Va, rendered at the MAY term, 1911,
of said court in tho suit Of U. M. Monroe vs..
Joshua Thomas, the undersigned, commissioners
appointed by said decree will offer for sale, at
of September 1871, in front of the Mayor office,
in the said city of Alexandria, at II orloc ok NJ,
the interest of the said Joshua Thomas in the
REAL ESTATE Of which his father, Benjamin
Thomas, died seized, as per report Of Commits
sloner A. W. Chiffon, filed in said snit.
Terms; Oac-third of tho purchase money in
cash, and the residue in two equal payments at
six and twelve months from the day of sale, with
interest; the deferred payments to he secured by
tho notes Of the purchaser, with approved socur-
ity. and thu retention Of the title until payment
G.. w. WATTLES,
&. +. STUART
Aus ELECTS Commissioners.
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From California.

San FRANcIsco, Sept. l3.--Thc indications
are that the recount Of the votes in this city
will make no material change in the result.
Two conyicts in the State prison ut San
Quentin engaged in making brick, fought yes
terday with knives, and one named Trim re
ccvcl ten wounds the blade entering his
lungs
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BY Green & 81 .S@,

Real Estate Agent, and Auctlpnscrs
UNSTABLE PROPERTY or KING 81
~ FOB BALE.
Bv victnc 6f decree OF the Corporation Court
for the city Of Alexandria, Pronounced at it.
July term, 1871, in IN" suit ol Moran va. Brett
and others, thc undersigned, -. commissioner.
will, at public auction, in front Of the MaEs:9u
House. in the city Of Alexandria, n SATUR
DAY, the 10th day of September, 1871. 0ter for
sale valuable THREE-STORi BRICK Esss
HOUSE, on the south side Of King street, LIE
between Furf,lx and Royal, now in the posses
sion Of \. Moran, being lwcnrr feet on hing ct
and running back south ninety feet.
Terms: Onc-tenth of the purchase money u
be paid in cash, and the re'lduc in three equal
instaments, payable Mt Six twelve and cighlten
months, with interest from the day ol sale; the
purchaser giving bonds with approved personal
security; the title to be retained until the da-
fnrrcd payments are made. and the purchaser TO
bear Al costs and expenses of conYeyancnS and
stamps. GEORGE " NJ. bREhI,
aug lets Comm'r OF Sale
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Nv Beck, Knox e. Kerby,

Real Estate Agents and Auctoncers.
NOMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Ed
~ TATE.-By virtue of decree Of the Coun-
ty Court of Alexandria county, pronounced al
its June term, 1863 in tho chanccry suit of John
Howell va William II. Shirley, the undersign-
ed, Commissioner appointed by the said decree,
will offer for SALE by public auction, at \ leXan-
dria city, in front of the premises, on MONDAY,
tho 18th day of September, 1871. at II o clock
m, the undivided Ole-twellh interest of tho said
William H. Shirley in tho HOUSE and LOT 81.
OF GROUND on tho east side Of Washing sEaa
ton street between King and Prince in the city
of Alexandria. numbered II.
Terms: Onr-third of the purchase money ~
cash tho residue in two equal payments ut siA
and twelve months ; the deferred payments te b.
secured by the purchasers bonds, with good
surety, and retention of the title to the proper
ty sold until the purchase money shall have been.
paid. Stamps md deeds to be paid for by pur-
chaser ID. IL. SMDOI, 4
aug 23-t5 Commissioner.
CONTRA TORS SAI,E.
The subscriber having finished his contract on
the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, III Charlie
county, Md, will sell, 81 public sale, without re-
serve, ut COOKS station on said railroad, two
miles from Chapel Point and four miles from
Port Tobacco, TIL uRSDAY; September AN.
1871, the following described PERSONAL
PROPERTY used i'll tho construction Of asid
railroad, to wit:
II good work Horsca.
. l. Mules
81 Carts, good as new.
81 sets Curt Harness. in goo, uiIrr.
Spring Wagon, with double hacno>,
Is Whcebarrows.
Large lot -" Picks and Shovel. Mattocks.
Axos, &c; on" complete SGT Of Blacksniths
Toola, ncn-iy ncw, consisting &C Bellows, Anvil.
Hammers, Vice. Screw Plata Stock nud DIS,
Drills &c.
Also a large .tock OF STORE GOODS, pur.
chased within tie last six months, comprising oil
goods usually kept in first c!sss country store.
Terms: For Ill gums less than 80 cash on de-
livery, and 70: al sums over that amount q cred
il Of four months with interest from day Of sale,
will be allowed tho purchaser upon giving II
mote, with approved 9rcurity sale 10 commence
a: 10 O. clock H. H. StMUEL cox.
Charlc, county. Md. Mng 2i.3O. ;i2,G.gl2
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HUCTYOF Stiles.
By Luther ID. Harrison, Auctionee

BY Luther ID. Harrison, Auctioneex.
GALE VALUABLE PERSONAL
y PROPERTY.-On F FRIDAY, the 18th day
of September, at 10 O clock M. will be sold, at
public auction, to the highest bidder fo. cash, 9
lot of valuable HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
consisting of Parlor Chairs Sofas. &C., together
with select LIBRARY. the property Of Or.
Fairfax The sale will take place Mt the Fairfax
Mansion, corner of Cameron and St Asaph sts.
sep Ltd ARTHUR HERBERT, Agt
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;aar-The nomination @; :. G.. Ncalc for Che
House OF Delegates meets with hearty approDs-
ton. Mr.. N is - young gentleman of promise,
and we'll qualified lor the position. lhat his
claims will hr duly considered and property
weighed bv his fellow citizens is tho wish OF the
90, al. FIRST WARP
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Fire.

RIcllroRp, \. T.,Scp! l3.-tincl,c steam
saw mill was consumed by fire this morning.
Loss $1,000: insured for $1,000.
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as-I most respectfully decline the nonin"-
ti0n rs Il candidate for tn, House OF Delegates,
made by MANY Business Men in the Gazette.
sep sit ISAAC EhhEEEG.
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REMOVAL OF A Toll GATF.-lr5ent al

REMOVAL OF A Toll GATE r5tnt al
pcals are made for the removal of the toll gate
on the Leesburs turnpike from its present 20,
sltOn, near tie city, to point west OF Ivy AN
cemetery. The tax of twenty cents now ic"itd
upon those who visit that cemetery has almost
| prescribed that place to both the living and the
dead, and many corpses have been removed
| fiom there to the burying grounds southwest 81
the city because the friends of the decc; sci
could not stand the imposition trr visiting tier
| graves.
THE DRoUGIlr continues: although for the
last two or three days there have been lndica-
| tons Of rain, which lead to great hopes. From
all quarters Of this section of the State, We hear
OF actual loss and suffering from the dry wealth,
en- The f;,ircSt prospects ot Il very hnc yield OF
corn have been destroyed The gardens and
pastures arc scorclcd aud withcrcd,
OLD PArlEs. The wcrktncn employed in
tearin: ,;vwu th, framed building of Mr.. Thos.
Downry on the conner Of Cameron and Fairfax
streets preparatory to the erection OF hand
sru1c three story brick building, found this
morning some newspapers 0l the date OF iHi
CoRpoRATloN CoEWr r. After the GaSett's
report Of tho proceedings Of the Corporation
Court close! yesterday, the argument IN the
case Of Garter ct uX. ~. Skldmurc ct ais. was
concluded, but the decision reserved, and ihe
court adjourned until court i'll course
1. II. {. A.--Scrvces, under the auspices
Of the louug Mems Christian Association will
be held at the Village chapel tomorrow night
at :! o'clock, when Dr. Bullock, Of the Second
Presbyterian Church, will preach
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GEORGE &. HENNING,
40. 40 Seventh ,':"'t. Washington, ID. G.,
Clothier, Draper, Tailor,

AND DEALER IN GENTLEMRN'S BE-
LONGINGS
Offers to purchasers a greater variety Of goods
than heretofore, most of which are other made
by his workmen or made specially to order for
him, and customers may always rely upon got
ting the best articles at tho very lowest prices
and all will he charged but
ONE PRICE,
from which the sulcsmcn arc not permitted To
doviatn for any one
SACK OVERCOATS, FROCk OVERCOATS
WING OVERCOATS, CAPES. &c
BLUE FRoCK COATS
GREEN AND OTHER COLORS,
SACK. DERBY AND i Box } K c q rs m y H.
SILK, CLOTH and CASHMERE ESTS,
BUSIN ESS and DRESS SUITS. De-.
10" Will show tho largest assortment of hand
some PANTALOONS, hume manufacture. ever
exhibited in Washington.
Rubber Clothing.
Buckskln and Cloth Gloves,
Fine Ncckwcar and Hosiery.
Tndnrshirts and Drawers
Fine Cloths Cassimcrcs Doc,kins, Vest
ngs, &c, by the yard or pattern.
Garments made to order in the best style.
Agency of the
DAVIS VERTICAL FEED
SHUTTLE SEWING MACHIN T..
The largest the simplest, the best.
Descriptive circulars Of this machine sent II
any address.
ONLY ONE PRICE.
GEORGE {. HENNING,
4ln Seventh street, n w.,
Washington, n {.
WHshirgton -np ll-c";'2l
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LOCAL NEWS.

CONSERVATIVE MEErINu.-A meeting Of
the Conservatives of the City and County will
be held at Libc ty Hall tonight at :!
o'clock for the purpose Of perlectiug county
organization in accordance with the plan adopt
cd by the late State Convention Of the party
at Richmond. Alarge humber its expected:
will be present.
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prrLlc HALLS.-1'hcrc was man mere yes,
terday gathering information concerning the
places OF amusement in this city, names,
history and all pertaining TO the pubic, halls,
for 4 work now in preparation, which Will
contain similar information ahont al the pisces
Of public amusement in the country.
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Byi. ID. Harrison, Auctionecr.

DUBLIC SALE Or \ HOUSE AND LOr
i NEAR THE O., \. Il NJ. r. r. DEPOT,
IN ALEXANDRIA, VA AS substituted .rus.
tee under tho deed Of trust from John ". aaa
Elizabeth NJ Richardson % Gilbert ). Miner.
dated December 10th, 1867. and recorded in lbeE
Y, No. 3, folio S7, "i':,.! proceed to sell, ~
public auction, in font cf the premises, OF SAT
URDAY, September 23d, 1871, ut l2A p. m IT,
LOT OF GROUND, with the two-story "a
BRICK HOUSE thereon, situated on the HS
north side of Duke, between Fayette and Paynn
Streets to satisfy the dch!. &c, secured hy .:.d
deed Of trust
Terms Onc-trnth cash; tho remainder i"
three equal payments ut Ii, II and IL mouths Al
ter date with interest; the deferred payments t.
be- secured by Heed Of trust on the property.
and the purchasers negotiable Eolea, well en-
dorsed. Cost Of ronVeyancing to be borne ty
purchaser.
aug 22-td D. J.. SMOOT, Sub. Truste,.
COMMISSIONER SALE. BY virtue 0.
~ three scveral DEGREES Of the Circuit Cour.
of Fairfax county, rendered in the suit Of Dal!
iel Kncheloes admir- vs.. Thos. J. Suddsth's
18th day of September, 1871, in front Of the door
Of the Court House of said county, offer for sale
to the highest bidder, tho undivided onc-fOurth
part of that certain TRACT OF LAND, lying
and being in the said county of Fairfax, contsih
ing FIFTY-SIX ACRES, mora or less, convey
cd by VIM b. Suddath and others to Terrence
Riley. This land lie5 on South run and Ok road.
and Is two miles south of Blrke's station, on tho
o., A. j. N. r.
Terms: One-tcnth in hand; thu residue ia
three equal payments At six, twclyo and elghteeu
months; the purchaser to give bonds for the de-
ferrcd payments, and tho tito to be retained uil
til the last payment is made. Stamps and deed
at tho expense Of tho purchaser.
THOS MOORE, Comm'r.
Fairfax county aug lJ-luwiW
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ACCIDENT. Some alarm WIS created among
the passengers on the steamer Fairy while on
her way up to this city this morning from
Farmugtoil By IN accident 10 the engine. and
an escape of steam No body was hurt, how
ever aud the boat reached here safely though
Il little behind time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-13

EgriT GROWERS The Potomac fruit Grow
ers' Association had Il meeting in Washington
Yesterday. There was a Inc exhibition u
fruits. Some from California and the Far
West
REV. K. \. BiScnoFF has removed his stu
DIV To No. ~ south Alfred street