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WILLIAM DAVIDSON, ii
REAL, ESTATE DEALER,
once. No, e. Froat street. ~ -
PORTLAND, OREGON.

PEAL ESTATE in this CITY and
EAST PORTLAND, inthe most desirable
localities, consisting Of LOTS. HALE
BLOCKS and BLOCKS, HOUSES and
STORES; also, ,,-, ..- .-..-..l
IMPROVED FARMS, and valuable
LANDS, located in ALL
parts of the STATE for SALE. acga is7
REAL ESTATE aud other Property
purchased for Correspondents, in this
CITY and throughout the STATES aud
TERRITORIES, with great care and on
the most ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS.
HOUSES and STORES LEASED,
LOANS NEGOTIATED, and CLAIMS
OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS PROMPT
LY COILEcTEp. And a Gnsrai III
NANCIAL and AGENCY BUSINESS
transacted. =
AGENTS Of this OFFICE in ali the
CITIES and TOWNS in the STATE,
will receive descriptions of FARM PRO-
PERTY and forward the same to the
above address. l7:is
, 1871-04-27

The bank Glimpse, Capt, SOrman, ar
rived at Port Discovery on Monday.
, 1871-04-27

The County Commissioners win meet
on Monday.
, 1871-04-27

Active operations on our streets will
soon be commenced. 1t is proposed to
"pave portion of Main Street with ce-
dar blocks placed on end, and 10 fill the
interstices with sand. This is thought,
with proper drainage, viii be. durable
improvement, and the cost will not be
great Washington Standard.
LOGGING CAMP. SEIzED.-Capt. B. B.
Tuttle, special agent of the land office, re-
turned from Hoods Canal on Tuesday
night, having seized six logging camps,
cutting timber on Government lands, and
about eight hun lred thousand feet OF saw
logs. Some of the camps contained no
logs, and others small am cunts, aggregat-
ing the above amount. Men were put in
charge of the camps and logs, and Capt.
Tuttle returned to report to the land office.
Transcript.
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DIED.

On San Juan leland, April 10Th, 1871, Mrs.
tlsnkinsou, aged IS years She was native Of
England. -
, 1871-04-27

APPo1NTMENT.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has appointed Mr.. W. E. Boone,
of Olympia, superintendent of construction
of She spenitentiary at Steilacoom. he
funds have been appropriated for 1le
work, and Mr.. Boone has been notified
that the plans will be forwarded at an ear
ly day, when tie work will be commenced.
- Transcript. A
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Rioters Distressed.

OGpEHsBURG, \. Y, Aug. IA large
number of persons, including formidable rio.
tous element, gathered last evening at the hall
in which Baron De Camin, tho anti Catholic
lecturer was mobbed tile evening previous
The doors of the hall were closed, and on the
arrival of the lecturer he was conducted by the
police to tho police head quarters for protection
and here crowd assembled. Subsequently, the
authorities called for volunteers and large
number of citizens responded and we're sworn
in as special policemen, and together with the
regular force, succeeded in clearing the streets
when the lecturer was escorted to his boarding
house Intense feeling against the mob pre-
walls The citizens are organizing to vindicate
the right Of free speech. Offers Of assistance
are received from the neighborlng towns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Aug 1.-THE depuation o,
French citizens appointed 70 visit Ireland
to thank the people for aid given for the
relief Of the wounded during the war with
Prussia. has arrived. The people of Dublin
are wild with excitement and the roads leading
to the stopping place Of the frenchmen have
become impas-ibIe because of the crowd.
On Wednesday light the city bands perform,
ers, dressed in green, marched to the hotell
where the Frenchmen were stopping and played
American, Irish and French National airs, also
soale Fenian tunes. There was no interference
by the police. The deputation reached the
Shclbornc Hotel at 3 clock, and in response to
calls came out on the balcony. Martin, a mem
Der of Parliament, made an address to the crowd.
A son of Marshal Mcmahon also arrived with
the deputation, and was loudly cheered by the
thousands of people assembled. His reception
was worthy of a King Many houses are i'lu-
minated tonight and the enthusiasm OF the
people continues
LONDON, Aug 1.-THE French deputatlon
which has been so enthusiastically received IN
Dublin is headed by Count de Flayigny.
A railway accident occurred last night at
Walycrhampton, in Staffordshire, twelve miles
from Birmingham. Thirty persons We're more
Or less seriously injured.
CObSOn, the American, convicted OF Scuttllng q
British ship, has been sentenced to fifteen
month imprisonment.
VERSAILLES, Aug. lit has been posi-
lively ascertained that Il majority of the AS
sembly will support, in a slightly modified
form, the proposition made by NJ. Riret on
behalf of the left centre on Saturday last, con
tcrring the Presidency for three years on NJ.
THEIRS
Ponyer- Quertier, Minister of Finance, has
gone to Germany for an interview with Prince
French territory by the German troops
The Assembly yesterday refused to consider tile
motion submitted some time since BY NJ. Bazc
providing for Il prolongation of the powers of
both Assembly and President Theirs for two
years and also for the election Of committee
to draw up bill constituting the future Gov
rrnmnnt Of Erancc
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From New York.

NEW York, Aug. l7.-Hesegaiya, j young
japanese Prince, who has been in this country
severa! months seeking IN education, is dying
OF consumption at Troy.
A youth named Thomas Lewis residing in
18th street. Brooklyn, fatally shot his mother
last night whlo attempting to shoot his uncle
who tried to chastise him. He gave himself
into custody.
y friendly suit has been commenced in the
Uunited States District Court to determine the
question whether stamps placed on imported
goods By foreign manufacturers should not be
Recognized by the United State authorities
without the payment of any additional duty by
the imnnrtCrS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17
.iI{'jfE.S' .S.}LES
N ESIRABLE WOOD LAND IN FAIR
~ FAX COUNTY ORSALi.-Accordiae

DESIRABLE WOOD LAND IN FAIR
~ FAX COUNTY FORS ALi..-Accordiag
to Il deed Of trust MAD" t. ME by VIM, d. Fitz,
hugh Tor tie De..er;". Eli.n beth Hutchinson snd
Geo ". Adams, and 81 record in the County
Court of Fairfax COURT, liter y. No. 4, fol!"
BOG, reference to whi,'. is hereby made, l shall.
on the DIST OF AUGUST. 1871, it being tie first
day of the August tenn Of the County Court be-
fore the Court House o. said county, proceed IT,
sell, to the highest bidder, the TRACT Of
LA \ D therein conveyed. containing lOo4
ACRES, more or less. This land is all il:
WOOD, and adjons the lands Of Robert W.
Newman. Alex. Turley and others.
Terms: The claim Of Geo W. Adams LAYING
been satisfied, it will be sold for cash enough to
meet the expenses OF sale and the claim of Mrs.
Elizabeth Hutchinson, which is about $3.50; tor
the residue credit Will be given of one and two
years, with interest from the day of sale; the
purchaser giving bond, with approved personal
security, and the title to ba retained till al the
purchase money has been paid.
ALEX. NJ. SMITH, Trustee
N;SII,k,,rC, I ruHoup "
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The WcstfleId Disaster.

NEW York, Aug l7.-Jacob Vanderbilt,
President of the Staten Island Company VIM.
Braisted, Superintendent. and Henry Robinson,
engineer, against whom the coroner s jury yes
terday returned verdict OF criminal negligence
in connection with the Westheld disaster, were
brought before coroner keenan, this morning
and committed to the Tombs prison: the coro-
ner refusing to bail. The action of the coro-
ner has caused SURPRISE as bail to any amount
was offered and could have been given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17
Fires.

GLENN FALLS. n Y, Aug. 1.-THE Glenn
Falls company's paper mills were partially de-
stroyed by fire this morning Loss SIS,
600 fully insured.
HARRIsBUKG, Aug. ia fire at Blooms
burg, Pa, last night caused loss OF, $4,000
No particulars have yet beeu received.
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Celebration.

DuxBURY, Mass, Aug. l7,-Tbe exercises
in celebration of the erection of a monument to
Miles Standsh on Copt's Hill took place to-day.
After music by the Weymouth band and pray
er by Rev. Josiah Moore, an ode to Miles
Standish was sung by the whole audience
to the tune Of America An Grafton was then
delivered by Horace Binney Sargent. Music by
the band, prayer by Rev. r. H. Nealc, and
the hymn, Our Pilgrim Fathers" was sung
by the audience to the tune Of "Auld Lang
Syue."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17
The Markets.

LONDON, Aug. l7-ll.30 II. m.-The, weather
throughout England i. fair and favorable t" the
crops. 1t is thought tho statement of tho Bank
Of England this evening will show m increase OF
q3la93s for account Bonds, 1862, 93!; 1864,
old, 93s; 1868 924; teir-fortics a.
FRANKFORT, Aug. l7.-Bonds closed ut 96i.
PARIS, Aug l6.-Rentes closed at 55f Soc
LONDON, Aug. l7-l.S0 p. m..Consols. for
money Y3l for account 93s. Territories COG.
New YORK, Aug. l7-StoekA very quiet and
dull Virginia skies 62i; new - Money easy
at s. Gold steady ut ia. Flour dull and de-
clining. Wheat dull and heavy. Corn quiet
and heavy.
.BALrIMoRE, Aug l7.-Virginn sixrs, eld, 52s
hrmcr; low middlrng l7ni7! Flour dull and
weak Wheat firm. White Southern Corn TOa
80 yellow Southern Gjai7. Oats weak; prime
422a43.
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Prince William CO., is N-cots
r 10 U R

FLOUR
James S. Welch's best Family Flour
Columbia Mills Family -Four.
Edom Mills Family Flour.
Lincoln & Bros. Family Flour.
LinviIe Greek Extra Flour.
}ridgewutcr Mills Extra Flour.
Shenandoah Mills Extra Flour.
Lincoln j. Bros. Extra Flour,
And all other brands Of Family, E1tra and
Super Flour, in store and fer sale by
SIIINN & CO.,
aug II Is Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

ALEXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL-
RoAD.-The track on the Alexandria and Fred
ericksburg Railroad is now laid from the upper
end of Wolfe street to the Telegraph road, and
locomotive and cars, belonging to the company,
are transporting rails on it for its proongation.
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Editorial Visitors.

BALTIMORE, Aug l7:-Jhe Tennessee Ed
torial party was received this morning by th(
city authorities. To-day they will visit tht
public institutions Of the city and SO on an eX
cursion down the day.
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NFFICE o., \. Il NJ. Il. Il. CO.,

OFFICE o. X A a ri H. v a. co. Aos. H. 1871.
NOTICE.-A general meeting OF the Stock
Railroad Company will be held at tho office OF
the Company, in Alexandria, on THU RSDAf,
tho l4th day Of September next, alto o clock n. H.
BY order Of tho Directors:
L. w. REID, Sect'y.
day of August until the I'D journmento Of the above
meeting aug l4-ootd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

G~ CHURCH FEsTlvAL.-On Tuesday AI'.
cust 2od from 9 o'clock a. IN. 10 =. NJ al
brandy Station, Cupeprr county, the aides OF
Christ Church will hold Festival for The pul'
pose of raising funds TO build II irrt"ry for that
church y handsome dinner vii! BE- provided
also refreshments OF all yarletle. OF the season
Music from Brass Band. All the friends VI
the Church are earnestly soiic'trd Tor patronage
Brandy Station, mug LTD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

RADICAL MEETING AT PIscATAwAY.-A
large and disordery meeting of Radicals was
held at Piscataway day before yesterday. L.
B. Robcy, prominent member Of the party,
who was present, is reported to have been
rather roughly handled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

The CANAL-Thc Cumberland News Of
yesterday says:-'Wc have the qualification CT
announcing the arrival Of large number, of
boats at this port yesterday afternoon and last
night. which gives promise OF busy days at the
coal wharves again. The Merccrvlllc break IS
reported as flushed and secure. Navigation IS
now open throughout the entire line Of canal,
and it is tervently hoped it will continue to the
close Of the season. Boats arc confidently ex-
pected here this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE two prisoners at the
work house, Thomas Henry, white, aad Allen
Triplctt, coorcd, were detected yesterday even
ing in an attempt to escape. They had succeed
ed in cutting through the back of the fire place
and chimney, aud were waiting for night to set
in, when the keeper was informed Of their IN
tention and changed their quarters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

MAGAzINEs- From the book and periodical
store OF Mr.. Geo +. French. No. % Ming
street, We received this morning the Septem,,
Der numbers of Godey's lIadys Book and
Drmnrest 5 MAGAZINE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

SALE OF THE ALLEGANY MINES. The AL
legany mines at Frostburg, Maryland, were
sold yesterday, in Cumberland, by public auc-
ton. to Warren Delano, Of New York; tor
$l45, 50O-$4S. 500 in cash, and the remainder
in 9 and IS mouths
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

SALE.-A house and lot in the village of
Falls Church, Fairfax county, was sold ycstcr.
day by DR.. i Lloyd to Charles +. Hunt, OF
Washington city for $4,000. The lot contained
ten acres on which is 4 comfortable brick dwell
ing with the necessary out buildings. Falls
Church is said to be one Of the most thriving
Villages in the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

LET \ CAED.-To the ciitn,. OF tie Aieran-
dria Gazette Sir: | see by Yesterdays paper
that it was mentioned lhnt wni engaged IN co., t,
home for that purpose, but finding that it was an
untavornble time for this work, in consequence"
Of there being SO many camp meetings, church
vacations and all adjournment of the preachers
meeting until Fall, after consulting Rev. Styles,
clerk OF the Church EYtcntion Society l found
it prudent t. put this matter of, and in doing 50
the board to the church to repair it, but nothing
for the parsonage. Our church on Washington
streets needs some little improvement and the
parsonage is not in !; condition L. live in. Re
spccttuIly, T. y. DAVIS.
aug LIT Pastor Col. NJ. L. Church.
NJ ACE EREL-Nos. l. . aud 3--by the bar,
AVA re-, lit and small. f"r>,,r az. Ia Ming -.
aug - W. +. h:DDK=.s
NOV !, the :!lliv IL try GANiZ> SICILY
~ LEMON SUGAR. For safe ut l. king s..
augl1 W. +. BROUkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

uNsTRoKE.-Two colorcd labores on the
Alexandria aud Fredericksburg Railroad were
sunstruck day before yesterday and both are
still i'll. \ horse was sunstruck in the st Ward
on Tuesday last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

Boat RACE.-The steamers Express and
Wawaset kept close together nearly the whole
way up the river from Matthias ONT yester-
day, the former reaching her wharf at Washing
ton about three minutes ahead OF the latter.
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Summer Clothing.

Great inducements in Summer Clothing are
now being offered by 5. BLoSDHEIM corner
King and Fairfax streets he being determined tc
close out his stock without regard TO cost. hls
stock nf Gents Furnishing Gosvs is always
large and satisfaction is guaranteed to all who
may 1avor him with their patronage. aug l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

CoLoRED EXCURSION large colored ex-
cursion party from Culpeper Court House. ar
rived here this morning. They spent the DAY
IN Washington and this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

TUE WEArHER.-The thermometer, at noon,
to-day in the shade, stood at ST. There was
more air stirring this morning than there was vas
yesterday morning. Altogether, the weather
Is more moderate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

Appo1NTMENT.--It is reported that James
A. Stoutenburgh of this city has been appointed
a time keeper at the Washington navy yard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the fol-
~ lowing CERTIFICATE of the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad Company stock has
been lost or misluid, and that application will be
made to tho Company to reissue the same &C
cordng to the code of Neutrality-suspicious. No
ll9G, for so shares Of stock. dated July Is, 1860
T. p. TAYLOE,
Trustee Of Mrs. Louisa c. Tayloc
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LOCAL NEWS.

CONSERVATIVE ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TO
7Hr STATE CONVENTION. Conservative
meeting was held at Liberty Hall last night,
Int in consequence of the extreme heat OF the
..stber. there was not a large attendance.
Ats o'clock, on motion of Geo. Bryan. Hugh
Latham took the chair, expressing his regrets
that there we're so few present. t'eo. Il. Shlnn
acted as secretary.
II ". Ashby made motion to adjourn, III
consequence of the limited attendance. and be-
cause he thought the delegates to the Conven-
tion should be chosen by the wards and town
ships. y !,
Suttle, j. NJ Steuart, NJ. ID. Ball, ID. l.. Smoot,
lieo, Bryan, and the Chair, all OF whom favor
ed appointing, the motion to adjourn was with
drawn, and on motion of Geo. Bryan, commit
Tee of eight was appointed to report the names
If five delegates from the city and three from
the county and like number OF alternates.
The Chair therefore appointed the following
committee: NJ
md Ward-(;eo. r. Hill and Thos Rcischell.
,rd Ward-Geo. Bryan and +. j.. BrOckctt
Ith Ward-W. Freeman and &. Lyles.
The committee having retired Tor conSulta-
ton returned and reported through +. IL.
Rrockett, the following delegates and alerGateS'
LIST Ward-B. Brawner delegate; II. ..
Claughton, alternate. w.
end Ward-J. s frruch. delegate: }. ".
Green, alternate. -,
Srd Ward-C. +. Suttlr delegate: &. W.
Brent, alternate. /,
4th Ward. Il. Johnson, delegate; +.
Burke, alternate.
9TH District-I. W. Swami. J. Il; Johnson
II. r. Adams, delegates; ). H. HraTeS' H.
Lloyd, G. Wibcrt. alternatcs. - w.
Hugh Latham, delegate at large; l. W.
Ashby, alternate.
On motion the report was adopted.
Il. r. Shnn then offered the following reso-
tuition, which was adopted.
Pe,oircd That the counties composing
This Senatorial District be requested to send
delegates to Il convention to be held i'll this city
on Wednesday October I, 1871. to nominate
candidates for the State Senate.
The meeting then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

LARGE GRAIN REcElprs-- recci pts of
grain at this city yesterday exceeded those OF
any previous day Of this season. Abont sixty
car loads arrived by the q. y. 4 NJ. T. X. at
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rroo1 ~. -. :, - ,,,ce-,,
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" tEt;.' =. 90 ~'..'.'' - 80. -
county, Il, ''.....' '. 49, ..'.'' '''' 80, -
;Ac a"!: 81 h|,.- . -,--., = 60, T.. '.'.'
liz; , 80! so tr'''
WI: s'!G ".' -, ..'''- '..c O." ''"! - '.''J'
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=, n.'j,., 10 -, 80. .r.r, 81 W,,nilrtan 81,
rlh llio + l.. II p,.., T., !, IL s.i Intro cor-
nrr l., tie tr,u,. adj j.. .i..c formerly called
pcnlicton's; nortj. =. i T. q pole, t" NJ the
line of said ROAD tnrn, =: l.', +. 10 poles to ],
where the said i!:.,. al i... railroad crosses tho
centre of Rny:l stree: ....:.y> :; li3.. " !, 2j
poles 10 the bcgmni,:. c.,:....:,i.lg y acres and
IA poles
Terms: Ouc-fourth {. lie purchase money to
he paid III cash "a, III, TIM, .f sale and the resi-
due in lhreo cuu;l instruments ut i, 10 and IL
months with iulcr,,ot from the day of sale; tho
deferred payments to be secured BY the
notes of the purchaser with satisfactory &C.
c,lrity and tho title To be retained until the pur-
,nssc n'..ncv bc flv paid Stamps and con-
veyanccs mt the cost OF the purchaser.
ALBEKT SIU ARI,
{. ". WA Al,
r. j.. SMITH:
H. ~ 'hh w,
my %l-2a" Is commissioners:
&ss-Ihe above sale has heGn postponed uht'i
TUESDAY, August Sth, ut the same time snd
place ~ BID
I.i-1hc above salo has been postponed until
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

THE DRouGur-The appearance Of the sky
yesterday evening indicated the approach OF
the long wanted rain but the hopes Of the san,
guinc were soon dispelled, and another heated
day had been added to the prevailing drought.
The water in the Cameron reservoir is exceed
ingly low, and consumers would consult their
own future convenience by using 1t as sparlng-
~ az possible Some of the wells in the city
are almost dry--it being impossible to get wa
ter out Of those at the intersection OF Henry
with Queen and Princess streets after 9 q clock
in the morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-17

TorplSd OrF--rhe brick work Of the NV"
new buildings of Mr.. John Lannon having been
completed the usual topping Oft ceremonies
WORE conducted this evening.
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Muvor's Office,
NOTICE.

~ Alexandria, August Is, 1871.
CORPORATE IN, LICENSES. Having un-
derstood that certain persons question the right Of
the City Council to levy license and tax us or
derod by ian act for raising revenue for the year
1871" and intend to resist the cole Of said
License and Tux" this notice is therefore given
that after the Slst instant the law on that sub
jcct will be rigidly enforced against all persons
doing business without Corporation license
mug l5-tSl HUGH LATHAM, Mayor.
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RETURNED. Mr. Douglas Forrest, formerly
ot,he law partnership Of Packard 4 Forrest
has returned to this country, after an eS-
tended tour in Europe and the Hcly Land;
greatly improved in health aud much pleased
with his observations and experiences abroad.
having been ordained as deacon of Grace T..
+. Church, and desiring to complete his stu
dies for the ministry, he will attend the Epls-
Sopal Theological Seminary 10 Virginia during
the coming session. He was in this city this
morning
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ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 10th, 1871.

Geo. Washington, esq, President Corn TX
change. Sir: In accordance with your request,
We have to report that We have been over and
carefully examined the Middle Turnpike as far
as the ten mile post, and we find the. same to
be in excellent condition and good repair. Ia
our opinion it is the best piece Of road in this
section of the country We feel certain that
persons having occasion to travel over this high
way will find no Just cause Of complaint against
the Turnpike Company Respectfully submit,
ted Dawn G. WATKINS.
W. \. SMooT,
+ A REEL
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aug 2-lnw2nl

WHITE TEA BAGS,
w FLOUR SACKS and
SHIPPING TAGS.
Furnished in any quantity, plain or printed to
order, at factory prices.
Also Manila and Common Paper Bags and
Wrapping Paper in store
aug 5-tf Dealer in Stationery. Sheet Music, &c
NOTICE-Thc books and accounts Of JOHN
IN T. EVANS have been placed in my hands
for settlement and collection All persons in
debted to MIN arc requested to come forward and
settle without delay; othcrwls" suits Will be
brought to collect the same.
a. W. Chiffon,
Attorney at Law, 10 Royal ST..
aug Il Alexandria. Virginia.