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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
TcIcgrapllic Summary.

An unsuccessful attempt was made by two
convicts to escape from the Connecticut peni-
Tertiary yesterday.
The steamer Missouri, from Havana, has ar
rived at New York
Geo. H. Schaffar, formerly proprietor of the
Globe Hotel, Cincinnati shot himself last night
\ report comes from Memphis to the effect
that Gov. Acorn, Of Mississippi will shortly re-
sign his Office and retire into private life, and
also that he absolutely declines going into the
L. $. Senate.
The French residents of San Francisco have
contributed in all $l92, 600 for the benefit of
the sufferers in France
\ sailor named Henry Drill has been con-
victcd in San Francisco of setting fire to the
whale-ship Massachusetts when in harbor at
Hawaii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The Germans are taking every precartion il
case of L renewal Of the war and will he ready
to prosecute it with unusual vigor if the necesl
ity should unhappily arise.
Twenty-Five divisions of infantry which have
been at Meudon since the beginning of the
seige returned yesterday to Rouen to JON the
remainder of their corps.
Dissatisfaction is felt at the presence ofChan
zy and Faidherbe in Paris.
Its thought an oversight i'll framing the ar
mistce permits these Generals under prctenSe
of voting. to communicate with the authorities
in Paris.
The result of the elections at Bordeaux are
highly satisfactory and reassuring.
An ungvorable impression is produced here
by Napoleon proclamation
What right has prisoner of war to put forth
proclamation or manifesto of any kind?
Thousands Of pregnant women came to Yer
sailles yesterday to make arrangements for
supply of milk, and to obtain permission to re-
main in Versailles; in case Of renewal of the
bombarlmcnt
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TELEGRAPHIC.
DTsp.sycHEs TO TIE G.qzETT
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRE S:S.

CoNNREo
WASHINGTON, Feb. lG.-The Senate was
engaged during the whole morning hour III
the consideration of private bills.
Mr. Stewart introduced Il resolution inquir-
ing into the method in which the Secretary OF
the Treasury disposed Of the Pacific railroad
bonds-agreed to-
The Senate then took up the bill for i cen
tenialannivcrsary of American independence at
Philadelphia in 1876.
Mr. Scott addressed the Senate.
The House of Representatives WAS engaged
in the discussion of the report Of the commit
tee upon the recent outrage 10y the West Point
first class
MISCELLANEOUS.
The jury in the Bowen bigamy case came in
this morning without being able to agree. They
stood II to l. The single juryman is said to be
colored man. Judge Wylie strongly limited
bis belief that bribery had been resorted to in
the case as we'll as perjury.
The river and harbor bill contains the follow
ing appropriations for Virginia James river,
below Richmond, $4,000; Appomattox, below
Petersburg, $4,000; Rappahannock river,
81 500. 1t also provides for United States
survey Of Norfolk harbor and Of Neabsco bay,
Accotink and Aqua Greek on the Potomac.
Mr. Mckenzie was again before the commit
tee this morning pressing the construction Of Il
new bridge on the site of the old Chain bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

CORPORATION CoURT-J,tdge r. ~ Lore
presii,ng-CoNTINUATIoN OF YESTERDAY
PROCEEDINGS Com, VS. Hugh Latham, Mayor
Indictment for assault and battery, for having /
bad and impudent colored boy whipped; jury
unable to agree; juror withdrawn and case con
tinued
John Hurley administrator VS.. O., A. 4 NJ
R. r.; in chancery; order referring papers to
Commissioner to examine accounts between
John Hurley and Manassas Gap Railroad Co.,
and leave given to defendant to file answer
Smoot's executors VS.. |. G. O'Ncal ct al.
in chancery; papers again referred to +. l..
Smith, Jr., Commissioner, to report widow 5
dover, and H. O. Claughton appointed Com
missioner to sell property.
q. H. Markell vs. Geo. f. French in chan
Gerry; decree setting aside sale, and order to sell
again. .,-.
Court adjourned till Court in course.
DEAD BODY.-The body Of Il dead man
found floating in the river to-day on the Mary
land flats opposite this city WAS brought ashore
here. and an inquest will be held upon it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
Tho Markets.

NEwYoRK Feb. lG.-Stocks heavy and dull
Gold steady liz. Money easy at 5. Va. C's,
ex-coupon, Is; do. new, g. Flour dull and
dropping. Wheat quiet and unchanged Corn
dull and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, Feb. lG.-va. G's, old, 80 bid,
5OI asked; d. 1866, GO bid, COZ" asked; do.
1867, 80 bid, 55b asked. Cotton quiet. Flour
fairly active but weaker. Wheat-better feel
ing iu tie market, not quotably higher; choice
white 20Oa2lo; fair to prime lGOal90; prime to
choice red l90a2lO; fair to good lCOalSO; com
mon l4jaIj5; Ohio and Indiana lG0alS0;
PENNSYLVANIA l55alGO. White Southern corn
dull ut s.; yellow Southern firm at 81. Oats
firm .t Is
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Catholic beneficial Society.

PORTSMOUTH,, Feb lG.-The Convention OF
the State Catholic Beneficial Societies will re-
main in session until Saturday. The report OF
the Committee on the Constitution is now be-
mo I;b,tn1
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RY Green & Wise.

Real Estate Agents and AuctionecrS.
T1HAT DESIRABLE STORE ANDDWEL-
L. LING, on King street now occupied by o.
Anthony Moran will be offered for sale, by M$i
public auction, in front of the Mayors office, at
IL o clock H., Oh SATURDAY, the 1lth day Of
February, 1871.
Terms: Onc-half of the purchase money i'll
cash, and the residue in one and two years, with
interest The deferred payments TO be secured
by deed of trust on the premises, with bonds of
the purchaser. Stamps and convcyencing ut the
cost of thn purchaser feb 8-tS
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nLsz. p .TrUEIoR's HAIR DYE

gay BArcHELoR 5 HAIR DYE-This superb
Hair DYE is the best IN the Horld--Perfectly
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous No dis
appointment No Ridiculous Tints, or Unpleas-
ant Odor The genuine W. A. Bachelors Hair
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, Ii Bond ST., New York.
New York Jan 20-eoly
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE NEAR ALEXAN-

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF YALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE NEAR ALENAN-
DRIA, NA-By virtue Of decree Of the Circuit
Court Of Fairfax county, pronounced at its No
vcmbcr term, 1870, in the chancery suit of Crump
and wife VS.. Taylor ct al, the undersigned, com
missioncrs appointed by the said decree, will Of
fer for sale, BY public auction, at Cats tavern,
in West End Fairfax county, Va, on SATUR-
DAY, the 18th day of March, 1871, at o'clock
p. m, tho TRACT OF LAND of which John
II. Taylor died seized and possessed, containing
TWENTY ACRES, more or less, we'll i'm
proved with DIV ELL!NG HOUSE, feners sa
&C., binding on the Little River Turnpike HI
and about one mile from Alexandria This place
would make fine garden farm. ....:.
Terms: One-tenth of the purchase money i'll
cash the residue IN three equal payments at six,
twelve and eighteen months the deferred pay
nents to bear interest and to he secured by the
purchasers bonds, with good surety, and q re-
tcntion Of the title to the property sold until the
purchase money shall have been paid. Deeds
and stamps at the cost Of the purchaser.
ALBERT STUART,
THOMAS MOORE,
d. H. SMOOT, ..
Fairfax co. feb lets Comm Rs. of Snle.
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Fairfax co., feb Let
TRU STEE = S A L f .

BY virtue of q deed of trust from James f.
Hcrrcll and wife to the subscriber for the benefit
of the o., A. j. NJ. r. +. Co., dated February
lst. 1870, and recorded amongst the land records
Of Prince William county, in liber 81, folio 800
| will offer for sale, by public auction, for cash,
to the highest oder on THU RSDAI, the 10TH
of March next, between the hours Of II and .
o'clock p. M, ut the Gainesvilqn Depot, on the
O., a q NJ. r. r., a certain TRACT or PAR
GEL OF LAND, near said Depot, lying between
the Huymarket Turnpike and the Railroad, and
containing fourteen acres and Il half. There a.
is upon the premises Il new, comfortable anil E::i
substantial DWELLING HOUSE and all con-
ycnient outhouses and improvements.
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR,
fa},16 Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

MASQUERADE PARTY.-A masquerade party
from Washington paid a visit to their friends
in this city last night, and rendered themselves
very agreeable and interesting company. They
We're Hospitality entertained, and the whole
visit and all its surroundings Were of the hap
piest character
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The STEAMER FAiRY--Fhe steamer Fairy
of the Piscataway line has been temporarily
withdrawn for the purpose of undergoing some
necessary repairs and is at present 'on the
ways at the lower ship yard
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

Rsg MEDICAL Essays for Young Men, on
Interfere with MARRIAGE-with sure means
Of relief for the Erring and Unfortunate, discas-
ed and debilitated. Sent free Of charge, in seal
ed envelopes Address HOWARD ASSOCIA-
TON, No rs Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pr.
Philadelphia, feb l3-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

SEVERELY BURNED. MIR. Richard Burke,
of Leesburg had his hands seyerly burned day
before yesterday, while extinguishing the flames
of the burning dress of his mother The dress
of his mother had caught fire from stove
while she was tying the shoe string Of her little
grand daughter who was standing in chair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

e. 4 o. CANAL--Thc water was drawn
from the Georgetown level of the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal this morning for the usual an
nual repairs All the mills on the line of the
canal will, in consequence, be forced to stop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

lMpRovlNG-Mr John Phillips, the active
and accommodating agent of the Aqua Greek
boats, in this city, who was SO unfortunate as to
tall on the slippery pavement some weeks ago
and break his leg, has: nearly recovered-lm-
proved so much that he is able to walk about
with crutches
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.A.MESE.ME.rTS.
+ CURE YOU r $ + A T = 6.

9 ECU RE YOUR Sc A ::
Diagram of the Assembly Rooms for the puTs
poses of ,,,.
DIR. MUNSEY'S LECTURE,
ON the evening of Tuesday, the 18th, is now ready
At Frcnch'S Bookstore
Tickets 15c each. No extra charge for re-
sorv.d co,ts feb Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

REV. HUGH K. SCOTT, Of the Episcopal
Church, formerly 4 missionary to Africa, now
resident in Baltimore, is spoken of by all de-
nominations as one Of the most Jealous and de-
voted ministers in the city where he lives, and
AZ doing much good, especially among the poor.
Mr.. Scott is we'll kno8 n 10 many of our citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16
Nv Han. &. Addison. Auctionecr.

NEW HORSE AND CARRIAGE BAZAR,
~ Nos. 2ll, 2l3 and 2lj,
nth street south of Pennsylvania arenuc. and
1910 street north,
Washington, d. G.
Open daily for the transaction of business from
q n. m. till s p m.
Regular auction sale days, Tuesdays, Thurs
days and Saturdays, without regard TO weather
Horses, Mules Carriages Buggirs, Wagons,
Carts Harness Saddles, Brides, Halters, Horse
Blankets, &c, at private sale and auction.
Rctercncc-Busincss men in general OF Wash
ington and Georgetown, ID. {.
HAN G. ADDISON,
Auction and Commission Merchant.
W,chinuton II T. fah D--2,n
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FI.&:4.S'yI.7L s. COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, February l6.-We
have no change to note in the prices Of GRAIN
Wheat is in fair request for prime samples, and
the quality the offerings shows some improve
mcnt samples Of l2G6 bushels were offered, with
sales at 10 100 TO and lS0--latter figures for
strictly prime. Corn is steady; offerings of $40
mixed, with sales ut -. Rye is nominally 8Oa9O
Oats are less firm offerings of 854 bushels, with
sales at 81 Other articles arc unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

"PuFFs, in the Local columns, torthe bene-
fit Of individuals, or individual interests, are
charged for, in the Washington papers, at the
rate of 30 cts per line, for one insertion
considered cheap ut that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

INCoRRIGIBIE THIEF-A colored boy nam
ed Frank Carter, yesterday stole Il pairot boots
from the house Of colored man named French
Jackson He sold his plumber for seventy-tye
cents to Il colorel man, who hid them in the COW
stable at the Fishtown distillery; but Carter
inspecting where they were, went there and
stole them again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

E8~ DELIcAcIEs Of the special deli
carieS Of modern times may be accounted Spcers
Port Grape Wine, which combines with rare
purity and nicely Of flavor the good qualities Of
port and claret; it is neither inSipil nor bitter
but hits the happy medium most to be desired in
constant beverage or in n drink for the sick. -
For nvaids it is Invaluable by virtue of its tonic
qualities, and particularly its absolute freedom
from all authorizations Actual trial will show
that Sprcrs Port Grape Wine has excellence Of
its own unrirallcd by any ether wine in the
market-Ncw Yorker.
Our druggists have some direct from the vine
ward feb l3--lw.
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Auction and Commission Merchant
Washington, ID. c., feb 2-:'m

DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE.-By
Il virtue of n decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county rendered at its June term, 1869,
in the cause OF Mary f. Roberts, by her next
friend, &c, vs.. Lindlcy NJ Roberts, the under,
signed, special Commissioner therein named, will
sell on MONDAY, the 10Th day of February,
1871, Court day in front Of the Court House
door Of Fairfax county, = TRACT OF LAND,
containing 100 acres, lying near the village OF
Centrcville, being one of the tracts conveyed TO
l.. NJ Roberts by A. :. Grigshy, By deed, re-
corded in ibcr NJ. folio
Terms: Onc-tcnth cash; the residue in three
equal instalments, payable in six, twelve and
eighteen months, with interest; tho deferred pay
mcnts to be secured by the purchaser, and Il re-
tention of the title until the last payment; the
cash payment to BIO forfeited and the land resold
at the purchasers cost on his failure TO complrt:
his title VI. DuLANl BALL. Comm r.
Fairfax county, jan 2l2awtS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The people Of Washington propose to make
this an entertainment of unparalleled interest as
festive occasion, embracing every variety of
amusement, and expect visitors in great numbers
from all parts of the country.
RIO promote the convenience of the public the
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA & MANASSAS
RAILROAD co. will run Il
SPECIAL TRAIN.
leaving Gordonsvillo, Monday the 10Th instant
ut a. 20 Il. m, and arriving ut Washington at 10
H. III. On Tuesday night, the 2lst, leave Wash
ington at midnight, and arrive ut GordonSvillr at
500 Il. m.
Round trip tickets TO Washington and return,
good from the 10th to the I'D of February, in
elusive, by either special or regular trains, will
be issued At all stations, upon payment Of fare
one way. j. NJ. BROADUS,
feb Std General Ticket Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE This old, reliable
Virginia journal affords us greater variety, OF
news, gotten up ina more acceptable style than
any other daily in the State, which is saying a
great deal, for all are up to the requirements OF
the age: The Gazette is printed from new
type, giving clear, handsome impression,
papers in the country Long may it continue
its mission of usefulness : a1iso,I5,ug En-
te1prise
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SPECEHL .N'OTTCES.

"a The HAZARDS OF W1NTER-The fee.
BILE and delicate dread the winter, and with good
reason. The weather at this season has de-
pressing effect upon the vital organs and the an,
lmal spirits, and they have no vitality or mental
animation to spare. The aged and infrm. in
whom the flame Of life is waxing dim, are always
unpeasanty affected by the temperature of win
ter, and should fortity their systems against it
The extra vignr and rcsistcnt power which the
enteebled system requires to enable it to meet
with safety the assaults of cold and damp may
soon be acquired by the regular use of Hostetters
Stomach BtterS The tonic effect of this Won
dertu medicine is soon apparent in IN increased
appetite a more active digestion. and a brighter,
happier frame Of mind Food is the fuel Of the
body, and if it is not properly aigestcd the fires
of life burn low When this is the case, the dis
ability can always be remedied within n short
space Of time, by taking full dose Of the Btters
twice Il day. The stomach will soon begin to
perform its allotted task regularly and steadily ;
the food being thoroughly assmilated will yield
the amount Of vital heat and nourishment which
the body. requires under the external pressure OF
cold, and the winter ailments which are apt to
assail the weak and untonrd physique will be
avoided. feb 13-pulW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

FISHING SHORE CAsE-In the Circuit Court
of the District Of Columbia, Washington, yes,
rerlay, Sanderson & Thomas vs.. Horace John
son. Action for damages for breach of Il lease
fora fshing-shore, called Tulip Hill, near Fort
Washington The lease was for five years, and
after the first year the defendants torcibly Gust
cd the plaintiff The plaintiff claims damages
to the amount of about S30.0Oo. The case is
r;l| IN trial
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

The WEATHER weather to-day was
delightful bright, warm and sprng-lke but
the streets We're in u terribly slushy condition.
MAYORS OFplCE-A colored woman named
Harriet Williams, who lives in Petersburg, for
stealing wood from the depot of the W. ( O.
r. r., was dismissed with rcprimand
Edmond Edmonds. colored, hailing from
Fauquier county, for improper behavior, was
fined and discharged.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE. Robert Made, ir
for stealinga coat and pants from Cundy 0 Don
mel, was committed to Jail for further examina
ton. 80 l...4 -. H.,
Nlelrr REPORT. Night dark and cloudy
with a high wind about - clock. There were
no disturbances Three dodgers We're accom-
modated at the Station House. .
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eighteen months with interest; tho deferred pay
mrnts to be secured by the purchaser, and re-
tnntiOn of the title until the last payment; the
cash payment to be forfeited and the land resold
ut the purchasers cost on his failure to complete:
his title. vi. pl Ian BALL, comm r.
Fairfax county jan 2l-2awts
DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.
i By virtue of II decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered in the cause of Maria
Howard vs. VIM. NJ. Gooding, We shall sell,
on MONDAY, February 10th, 1871, Court day
in front of the Court House door Of Fairfax co,
ut Y clock m, valuable TRACT OF LAND,
fronting on the Little River Turnpike about ~
miles from Alexandria and three from Fairfax
Court House. tone mic west Of G"odng tayern)
containing 1876 acres adjoining the lands Of j. II.
Sweeney, Chichester and Osgood. Land OF Tine
quality, abunduntly wooded and watered
Terms: Enough in hand to pay the costs Oh
suit expenses and commissions Of sale. The res,
duc in three equal instruments at one, two ana
three years, with interest, to be secured ny tnG
notes Of the purchaser, and retention OF title TIL
the last payment is made. The cash payment l."
be forfeited, should the purchaser fail t" com
,ictr hi: title, IT, W THOMAS,
~ DULANY BALL,
Fairfax CO.. Jan q -2awts CONS. of Sale
DIrBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND
/ NEAR OCCOQUAN, FAIRFAX CO.
Rv virtue Of a decree Of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered ut June term, 1868, il!
the consolidated causes Of Martin, Pcddlc and
Hamick and Thomas Stanley ". Thomas Ncv-
lit. we shall sell, AS Commissioners named IN
said decree, on MONDAY, February ~, 1871,
Court day. in front of the Court House OF SAID
county. the valuable TRACT OF LAND on
which Ncvitt resides, containing two hundred
acres. we'll wooded and watercd, and with com
Portable building Improvements. Said land adj
Joins the lands Of Harry Buyliss, Mrs: Margaret
Dawson, Mrs. Fanny Il. Wilson and Thomas d.
Davis, and is tw" miles from tid"water, and on =
the telegraph road and the line Of the a. q
K r. a: located -,
Terms: Ono-tenth in cash, and the residue IN
three ,r,,,al nStalm,ents. payable in six, twelve
and cig htrcn months, with interest," secured py
The LnHJ- Of the purchaser, and retention OF
,h III. t;,I the last payment is made; the cash
uayment 10 be- forfeited and the land resoId on
I% ,:,il,Irr Of the purchaser to complete his title
'"' GEO. WIN. BRENT
VI. DULANY BALL,
F.,iri;,y CO., ian u -2lwts CONS. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

ALEXANDRIA L1BRARY.-The following pew
books have been added to the Library :-Cryp-
togram, DeMille; misunderstood, Montgomery;
Ten Thousand Year, Warren; Fairy Book
Dr. Segur's Fairy Tales; Iaboulaye's Fairy
Book and Old Deccan Days. From the Hon
Lewis Mckenzie volumes Of the Congress-
ional Globe with appendix Of the lst and 2nd
sessions Of the 4lst Congress-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

FIRE IN LEEsBuRG dry goods store
Of Wildman and Claggett on King street, in
IreSburg, was discovered to be Oh fire yester-
day morning about seven clock by one of the
clerks who went there to open it, The alarm
being sounded the french and citizens
soon assembled and cxtinguished the flames. -
The loss was about $Go0-$550 Of which was for
Goods destroyed-which was covered by insur-
ance. The cause Of the fire as accidental.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

T r. MOOT,
LIVE STOCK BROKER,
VEST END,
Respectfully soirtS cnnsi gnmcnts Of Cattle,
Cows and Calves, Hogs and sheep. Address
j. T. SMOOT,
nov II p. .. box lG7, Alexandria, Va
~ OODRICH'S PATENTTUCkER, ME AS
W URER AND MARkER.--Just received
direct from the factory supply of the above ex-
cellent Tucker ] have sold six dozen OF them
to parties who have purchased machines OF me,
and would ask all who have not got them t" call
and sec them in operation.
G. &. BERRY,
feb II Agent Singer Manufacturing Go.
NOTICE-N Notice il hereby given to all whom
~ it may concern, That application will be
made to the Orange lexandria and Manassas
Railroad Company for tn" renewal of certificate
FTo. 2l5, dated June 4tI, 1872 for five shares of
Stock-sad certificate having been lost or mis-
laid. = y. HI MEX.
Ex'y Of James Hunter, dec d..
Fairfax county, feb 6-law2n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-02-16

LEG BROKEN. Thomas Williams, colored
deck hand on board the Washington ferry boat
City Of Alexandria, yesterday evening, while
unloading distillery watts, at the wharf here, let
one Of them slip from his grasp and roll upon
his leg which, being damned against the rail
ING of the boat, was broken. He was at once
taken to his home, where the necessary surgical
assistance was rendered by Dr. }. B. johnson.