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VIRGINIA, to TIN the Circuit Court of
Y Fairfax county, February Rules, 1871: Hem

VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court of
Y Fairfax county, February Rules, 1871: Hem
rietta Gloves vs. James NJ. Love, Assignee in
Bankruptcy Of Joel Mann and John H. Gargess
In chancery.
Mem: The object of this suit is to attach the
following pieces or parcels of land in the county
of Fairfax, the property of the defendant, John
H. Gargess, viz: 16t acres at Anandale, acre at
Anandale, and 1922 acres on the Fauquier turn
pike; to pay plaintiff the sum of $780, with inter-
rst from December 9th, 1860, until paid, due by
the note of said Joel Mann to said G,.rgess en-
dorsed to the plaintiff. 80.
appearing by affidavit filed that the defend
amt, John H. GargesS, is q nonresident OF the
State of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear
within one after due publication hereof, and do
t"Ste: +. ID. RlCHARDSON, Clerk.
Ball, D. g. feb l0-law4w
VIRGINIA, to wit In the Circuit Court OF
Y Fairfax county, February Rules, 1871: John
r. Evans vs. Fl. c. Fairfax, adm'r Of Frederick
Baker, decd, and George Rork: In chancery.
Mem The object OF this suit is to attach, in
the hands Of Charles II. Carver and Louisa +.
Carver his wife and job Hawxhurst, any money
due or to become due to the defendant, George
Ronk, to pay plaintiff the of 1913. II, with in
terest from October lst, 1851 until paid, due by
note of said Baker to Ronk, endorsed to the
plaintiff
1t appearing by affidavit filed that tho defend
unt George Ronk is nonresident of the State
Of Virginia, it is ordered that he appear within
month after due publication hereof, and do
what is necessary to protect his interest. A copy
te>te r. ID. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
Ball p g. feb l0-la4w
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CHILD FOUND IN A SINK.-Scavengers IN
cleaning the sink of house Oh ST. Asaph street.
between Wilkes and Gibbon, yesterday came
upon the body of dead child. The last oc
cupant Of the house was all old colored woman
named Betsy Smith, but for some time past it
has been without tenant The size of the
body indicated that it had been born alive 1t
was buried with the. dirt in Il hole dug close
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By Han. G. addison, Auctioneer.

~ Nos. 2ll, 2l3 and 2l5,
18th street, south Of Pcnnsy lyania avenue, and
1910 G street north
Washington, D. {.
Open daily for the transaction Of business from
a. III. till 8 p. nj.
Regular auction sale days, Tuesdays Thurs
days and Saturdays, without regard 10 weather.
Horses, Mules Carriages, Buggies, Wagons,
Carts, Harness, Saddles Brides. HaltcrS, Horse
Blankets, &C. at private sale and auction.
Observation-Disclosures men III general OF Wash
ington and Georgetown, D. G.
HAN {. ADDISON,
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HMESE.WENT.S.
7 IBERTY HALL.
Y IBERTY HAIL.
L. ONE WEEK.
Commencing MONDAY. February =; NATL
NEE SATURDAY AFTERNOON,
SAW SuARPLEY'.s S;iiIVER SHOW.

Royal Conjuror; the European Troupe OF Train
cd Cunarirs Java SparrOws, Paroquets Per-
Turning White Mice and Russian Cat:
\ PRESENT FOR EVERY ONE THAT
ATTENDS, ranging in value from % cents to
So, including Gold and Silver Watches, barrels
of Flour. Fancy Goods. Silver-plated Wares,
Cutlery, &c.
No Lottery No Blanks. All presents.
Admission Doc; reserved seats 800; children
3c-with present for each and every one.
feb Civ
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Cone RIVER LINE.-The regular trips OF
the steamer Wawaset to Cone river and the
Potomac landings, after the winter suspension
will be resumed on Friday, the 24th instant.
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Fairfax CO.. jan 2l-2;,wt> CONS. Of Sal

Fairfax CO., Jan 2l-2aWt> CONS. 81 sale.
pUBLIC SALE or XALUABLE LAND
Il NEAR OCCOQUAN. FAIRFAX CO.
Bv virtue of Il decree OF the Circuit Court Of
Eairfax county. rendered at June term. ls;S, il!
the consolidated causcS If Martin, Pcddlc ard
Hamick and Thomas Stanley V. Thomas New
lit. we shall sell, a: Commissioners named in
said decree, on MONDAY, February 20, 1871,
Court day. in front Of the Court House of said
county. the valuable TRACT or LAND on
which hewitt resides. containing tvs" hundred
acres, we'll wooded and watcrcd, and with com
Portable building, improvements. Said land ad-
joins the lands OF Harry BayIiss, Mrs: Margarc.
Dawson, Mrs Fanny i. Wilson and Thoma, NJ.
Davis, and is two miles from tidcwatcr and on
the telegraph road and the lin" Of the y. & +
r. H., rs located.
Terms: Onc-tcntli in cash, and The residue III
three equal inStnlments, payable III >lS, lively"
and cig hteen months, with interest, secured by
The bonds OF the purchaser, and 4 retention Of
the title till the last payment is made; the cash
payment to be forfeited, and the land rc:old on
The failure Of the purchaser {" complete his title.
GEO. WIN. BRENT,
VI. DULANY BALL,
E,;rT,x 80, ion ~ -Da,yi, CONS. ~! Sale.
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DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND.
L BY virtue Ola decree Of tn" Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered in tn" cullsc Of Maria
on MONDAY. February 10Th 1871, Court day
in front ofthc Court House door Of Fairfax CO.,
at II o clock m, !, valuable TRACTOF LAND.
fronting OH the Little River Turnpike, about ~
miles from Alexandria and three from Fairfax
Court House zone miicwcst Of tinoding tavern
containing 1856 acres, adjoining the land. Of }. H.
Sweeney Chichester and Osgood. Land Of fine
quality, abundautly wooded and wat"rcd.
Terms Enough in hand to pay the costs of
suit expenses and commissions ut sale. The res
idue in three equal instamcntS. 1T one two and
three Years. with interest 10 be secured by the
notes of the purchaser, and retention Of title til.
the last paymen; is made. The cash payment to
be forfeited. should tho purchaser fail To COM
plctc his title II. VI. THOMA AZ,
DI"TANN
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WAX WORK.-We have been shown some
most beautiful wax work, executed with great
taste and skill by Miss Mary Elliott of this
place The flowers lilies, roses, jiopanicas, &C.,
are true to nature and the imitation perfect.
Indeed the wreath is lovely in design and
finish This young lady deserves this compli-
ment for the talents she displays Our own
people need not go abroad to procure these
exquisite specimens Of Il beautiful art
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Auction and Commission Mercha,
ON u G fob Am

DUBLIC SALE OF REAL ESTATE
L virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered. At its June term, 1862
friend &c, vs.. Lindlcy VI. Roberts, tho under,
signed, special Commissioner therein named, will
SELL on MONDAY, the 10Th day of February,
1871, Court day III front OF the Court House
containing 100 acres, lying near the village OF
CentrevilTe, being one Of the tracts conveyed 10
l.. NJ Roberts by A. ). Cirigsby, by deed, re-
corded in liber No folio
Terms: Onc-tenth cash; the residue in three
equal instalments payable in SIX, twelve and
eighteen months, with interest; the deferred pay
uents to be secured by the purchaser, and re-
tention of tho title until the last payment; the
cash payment t. be- forfeited and the land rcsold
at the purchasers cost Oh! his failure to complete
his title NJ DULANI BALL, C"mm'r.
Enirtnx county, ian 2l-2Awts
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New GROCERY SToRE.-Mr. Hugh Fagal
has opened 4 new grocery store at No. Is,
Oronoco street.
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Theft OF WooD.--Thc premises Of Mr.
George Philips, on Queen street. between Pat
rick and Henry, were visited by thieves nigh
before last and robbed of every stick of trt
wood to be found.
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- RAND CARNIN AND FETE
~ IN THE
T.. CITY or WASHINGTON, y. c.,
February Goth and DIST, 1871
ID Eg M III

The people of Washington propose to make
this al entertainment of unparalleled interest As
a festive occasion, embracing every variety Of
amusement, and expect visitors in great numbers
from all parts of the country.
To promote the convenience Of the public the
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA & MANASSAS
RAILROAD CO. will run a
SPECIAL TRAIN,
leaving Gordonsvillc, Monday the Goth instant,
Mt 4. ~ a. m, and arriving at Washington at 10
a. nj. On Tuesday night the DIST, leave Wash
ington al midnight, and arrive at Gordonsvilea at
900 Il. III.
Round trip tickets to Washington and return,
good from the 18th to the 23d of February, IN
elusive, by either special or regular trains will
be issued at ali Stations upon payment OF fare
one way. D. NJ. BROADUS,
feb Std General Ticket Agent.
THIRST GRAND BALL OF
T. PROF. A. J. COOKS
COTILL1ON BAND will be given at Elm
TRACHT HALL, on MONDAY NIGHT,
February Is, 1870
Committee Of arrangements.
Henry Hcrbncr, NJ Shucller, 4. Marshall
VIM. Rocker H. Wortchc.
Floor Managers.
NJ Shueller y. Marshall
Tickets 75c, admitting gentleman and ladies.
feb 1,l0,l1&13
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BAIL.-The ball of the Eintrcht at their
hall last night was we'll attended, and passed
off to the satisfaction Of all who We're present
The festivities did not terminate until towards
morning.
WASHINGTON FERRY BoATS--A will be
seen by notice in another column Of to-day's
Gazette, on and after Monday next the trips Of
the Washington ferry boats will commence at
: a. IN. and stop at 6 p. III.
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MARIE ANToINETrE The exhibition of
Marie Antoinette' at Liberty Hail. yesterday
evening, by the young ladies Of st. Mary's Ac-
ademy, was witnessed by a large and delight
ed audience The piece was produced in cx-
celent style, and reflected great credit upon
those who flledthe different roles-indeed many
professional artists of acknowledged dramatic
reputation veappearedt to less advantage than
did some of the young ladies who took part in
yesterday evenings entertainment. The whole
affair was an entire success.
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LECTURE IN THIS CITY,
ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1871.
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PEV. WILLIAM F. MUNSEY. D. D.,
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11
PARTICULARS NOTICES.
To These the AssensSen sf the PabIse
II Especially Invited.

it5a's.-The barber shop Of VIM. Alba,
on Commercial avenue, near the corner of
Eighth street, is the place to which all
lovers Of good, close shave with razors
sharper than the wit of twenty Jerrolds,
wind their way. If
Meats.-Thc branch meat shop of James
Kynaston, located on Commercial avenue,
next door to the grocery store of James
Carroll, is nov in full blast, and this pop
ular butcher is supplying all the refined
meat eaters Of that portion of the Fourth
Ward with splendid meat. If you have
not tried him give him call. u
Hime's.-Hime, at the old stand, on
Sixth street, near Ohio levee, is conduct
ing his barber shop in frst-class style.
1t is model establishment in every par
ticular, and while in his charge all its GUS
toners will receive courteous attention,
and the benefit of excellent workmanship.
Hair cutting, shaving, shampooing, etc.
my2tf
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11
THB CAIRO BULLBTIN, JUNE II

SUNDAY School CoNyEsTIos.--Mr. j
+. Gamble is absent from the city attend.
ing the State Sunday School Convention
at Galesburg. He writes:
GAIEspuRe, June s, 1871.
Mr.. EDITOR: Our County has three
delegates at this great Illinois Sunday
School Convention. The attendance IL
good. Two thousand delegates from
abroad are here drinking from this well of
salvation, and being stimulated to go on
and do more for the Master
Schools reported, b,l45; increase since
last year, 401; Teachers and officers, 81
345; Scholars reported, 353,035; increase
since last year, 27,6lO.
j. Mckee PEBBLE, Of Shan eetown, was
elected President, and VIM. Reynolds, b.
r. Jacobs, D. L. Moody and p. q. Gillett,
are the Executive Committee.
Doctor Mckee, Of Ky, preached q ser.
mon 70 the children this afternoon which
was Q grand success, and the best we ever
heard. Street. Meetings are now being
held, and ere crowded with attentive
hearers. Ths closing meeting commences
now 1t 8 pm wish all Cairo was here
70 attend this meeting for the next three
hours.
win We have the Convention at Cairo
next year What say the readers Of the
BULLETIN
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11

spokes, 10 do hay Tenders, and hhds. To-
bacco for st. Louis, 100 bdls. fellows for
the south, and following for City: J.R.
Cundif, G bxs. apples, bx. cherries; G..
ID. Williamson, IL bxs. apples, bx. straw
berries
The following boats arc TO leave this
evening: Julia, for Vicksburg; City of
Quincy, for New Orleans; Kate Robinson,
FOR Pittsburg; Columbia, for Arkansas
river Lady Lee, for Red river; Idlcwild,
ior Evansville; Illinois, for Columbus.
The Belle Memphis brought for VIM.
,'noeS " Kegs beer; G. A. Myer IA pkgs,
Deer and sundries J. $. Renter. l2 anchor
blades j. G. Carson, 4 sewing machines:
BULLETIN office, box paper Greeley &
rartier, lot groceries; G.. II. Sease, bdlsi
iron; IL. 5. * Co, ~ pkgs. groceries Bris.
toll d Stillwell, , do; d. Giovina, 8 bxs
fruit; c. Ischoenyer bxs. beer; F.
Blankenburg, bS mdse., and few sundries
for Nashville.
The weather was cloudy during the
afternoon yesterday and very warm.
The Mississippi is falling inches per
day at st. Louis, with 10 to ~ feet out to
this point. The upper Mississippi and
Illinois are also falling. The Ohio is rising
one inch per day at Louisville with 2 feet
: inches in the chute, but is falling at Gin
cinnati and Pittsburgh, with 2s inches at
the latter place. The Cumberland is
stationary with y feet on the Hrapeth
shoals.
"A Washington dispatch says the Sec
rotary of War having perfected the sys-
tenn of weather reports, is now establishing
a series Of water guages on the Mississippi
river and its tributaries, at which observa-
tons will be made and reported on the
same plan as the weather reports, TO give
information required for the protection of
alluvial lands against overflow. Ganges
will be established near St. Louis, Cairo,
Memphis, Helena, Vicksburg, Red River
Landing, Baton Rouge and Carrollton on
the Mississippi, between the mouth of the
Missouri and the Gulf Of Mexico, and
at Fort Leavenworth on the Missouri,
Rock Island on the Upper Mississippi,
Louisville on the Ohio, Florence On the
Tennessee, Jacksonport on the White
river, Little Rock on the Arkansas, and
Alexandria on the Red river
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MASTERS SALE.

State oflllinois, Alexander County, -. AI.sant
County Circuit Court,
Samuel Stats Taylor and Edwin Parsons, TT
tees ofthe Cairo City Property vs.. Thomas
Ellis. Bill to enforce Vendors Lien.
Public notice is hereby given that in pursui
Of decree entered Of record In the above ;
tied cause in said court on tho third day ofM
A. d, ISL, 7, John q. Hartman, Master INC
Gerry for SAID court, will, on Friday, the 30ti
OF June, ISL. at the hour Of 10 o'clock, a.r
said day, sell ct public auction TO the hi
bidder, .or cash, at the door Of the Court n
IN the city ofCairo. in said county, the foil,
described real estate, situate in the coui
Alexander and state OF Illinois, to.wit
numbered seven ~ and eight (s) in block
bered twenty -four cay, also all that portion
nine 90 in SAID block numbered twenty-foI
twelve V2l feet -ix Isl inches wide and u
feet long abutttng and joining upon said lots ~
bered seven a. aud eight ~ together with
rights Of way and passage to 7th street IN tn,
of Cairo, Illinois, over and upon that porto
said lot Numbered nine (s) lying and being
tween that portion OF same lot conveyed by co,
plainant to defendant and lot numbered ten
SAID block numbered twenty -four (l4l, the portion
OF lot numbered nine fsI conveyed a. aforesaid
being formed by n division Of said lot Longitude
nally and extending from Seventh street IN said
City OF Cairo TO the enthusiastically line Of said
lot numbered seven az produced southwesterly
all OF said lands situate in the city Of Cairo, county
of A exander and State Of Illinois, together Will
all and singular the tenements and heredtament
thcreunto BELONGING. "A deed OF conveyance will
be executed to the purchaser on the day of sale
JOHNQ q. HARTMAN, Master in Chancery
Cairo, Ills, June Tth, 1871.
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ADVANCE OF WESTERN FREIonp
kArEs.-The Erie Railway, the New York
Central and Hudson and Pennsylvania
Central lines have just adopted new tar
III, prices for the westesn freights which
are about twenty-five per clint higher
than those adopted in May. The differ
ence between the old and new tariff per
hundred weight for frst-class goods, in
GLIDING general dry goods and boots and
shoes, from Buffalo, Erie and Cleveland to
Cairo is 80 per cent, the old tariff being
DC cents per hundred weight, the new
81
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11
MASTERS SALE.

State of Illinois, Alexander County, IS. In the
Circuit Court OF Alexander County.
Samuel Stats Taylor and Edwin Parsons, 1russ
tees OF the Cairo City Property, vs.. Thomas B.
Ellis and Henry b. Ellis, Bill TO enforce Ven
der's Lien.
Public notice is hereby given that IN pursuance
OF a decree entered Of record in the above emit.
tied cause in said court the third day Of March,
A. II. 1871, ], John Q. Harman, Master IN Chan
OF June, A. p. ISL, at the hour OIL o'clock am.
OF said day, sell at public auction to the highest
bidder, for cash, at The door ofthe Court House,
In the city of Cairo, in said county the following
described real estate situate In the county Of
Alexander and state Of Illinois to-wlt; Lots
numbered (sl eight, 10Y nine, Il0I ten, eleven,
and ll2l twelve in block numbered three l3l in the
first addition to the city OF Cairo in tho county Of
Alexan Ter and Stale OF Illinois, together with all
and slnguiay the tenements and Entertainments
thereunto belonging. A deed Of conveyance
will be executed TO the purchaser on the day Of
ssle,)
JOHN q MARMAN, Master in Chancery.
Cairo, Ills, June eth, ISL.
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MASTERS SALE.

State Of Illinois, Alexander County, So. Alexan-
der Comfy Circuit Court.
Samuel Stats Taylor and Edwin Parsons Trus.
tees the Cairo City Property, vs.. Thomas b.
Ellis and William II. Meredith. Bill to en-
force Vendors Lien,
Public notice ~ hereby given that In pursuance
oil a dec rec entered Of record In the above emit.
tied cause In said court on the third day of March,
A. u ISL, /, John q. Harman, Master In Chan.
Gerry for said court, will, on Friday, the 3oth
m. OF said day sell At public auction TO the high
est bidder, for cash, at the door Of the Court
House, in the city Of Cairo. In said county the
following described real estate situate in the
county OF Alexander and state Of Illinois, to- wit:
Lots numbered five (5) six (6l and seven (7) in
block numbered three Coy in the first addition to
the city of Cairo in the county Of Alexander and
state Of Illinois, toget Their with all and singular
the ferements and Entertainments thereunto be.
longing. "A deed oil conveyance will be executed
TO the purchaser on the day OF sale.
JOHN q. HARTMAN, Master in Chancery.
Cairo, Ills. June 18th, 1871.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11

ATTEMPTED RoBBERY.-Last night one
OF our Sixth street painters called at the
house Of Wm. Scott on business. While
he was conversing with Scott, negro
stepped up and slipped his hand into the
painters pocket and distracted SAT-. He
was caught in the act and was compelled
to disgorge, and would have been arrested
but his aceomplicss rushed in and rescued
him. Sheriff Irwin, and Constables Ar
mold and Cain we're in reach of the thief up
to late hour last night.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11

PKKsoNAL.-The Carbonate Era, Of
the 10th inst, says that Hon. d. w. Mum
and Col. McKeaig were in that town on
last Monday, and that rumor hath it that
both gentlemen think Of buying property
there. We can not credit the rumor.
Carbonate is fair town, and improving
at very substantial rate, but 1t does not
offer inducements enough for such citizens
as Messrs. Mum and McKeaig to turn
their backs on Cairo.
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11

HxLMBoLp's Extract Sarsaparilla is the
Great Blood Purifier thoroughly cleanses
and renovates the entire system, and read
lily enters into the circulation Of the
blood; after purgng with HELM
BOLDS GRAPE PILLS, the foul hu-
mors that have accumulated in the system
for years. Both are carefully prepared
according to the rules of Pharmacy and
Chemistry, and are thoroughly reliable.
A test Of 20 years has proved this. Try
them. ie6d&wlw
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11
FOR RENT.

The house heretofore occupied by Pat
rick Fitzgerald, on Ohio Levee between
Fourth and Sixth strcctn. This house. if
not the best business house is certainly
one Of the best stands in Cairo. 1t fronts
the principal steamboat landing and is
near the Illinois Central railroad depot.
Also the second floor of the same building
suitably arranged for Offices. Apply next
door at Robert Smyth 4 Cos. Wholesale
grocery store. Il
The Cairo daily bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1870-1872, 1871-06-11
ST.. Louis & CAIRO r. Rim reference


ST.. Louis & CAIRO r. Rim reference
to this road, the Murphysboro Argus of
Wednesday last, contains the following:
Mr.. Rowland was In town with q corps
of engineers on Monday last. The engi-
neers are now surveying the route between
here and Sparta Col. Bucklin, who sur
veyed the route of the l. c. K. r., thirty
years ago, was also here and is viewing
the route between here and Jonesboro. II
the routes are satisfactory, and the citizens
along the line aid the enterprise as they
should, the prospects Of speedy construc-
tion Of the road arc very satisfactory.
Dr. Balm says he accompanied Colonel
Bucklin nearly TO the Union county line,
and that the Colonel reports the route
much better than was expected, and that
there would be no trouble in building the
road
Mr.. Rowland, with the engineer and an
other gentleman connected with the road,
are in his city. 1t is their intention to
60 over the route of this road from this
place to Jonesboro.