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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WASHINGTON, June Is, ~ a. m.
Probabilities The area Of cloud and rain
north of the Ohio valley will extend eastward
over the northern portions Of the Middle and
New England States, and possibly over the
southern portions, with fresh to brisk southerly
winds veering to westerly. Clear and partially
cloudy weather and light to fresh southerly tt
westerly winds will prevail over the Southern
States. Rising Barometer, winds veering, tc
westerly and northerly and clearing weather
north and west of the Ohio valley, aud extend
eastward over the northern portion OF the MIC
die States tonight. Dangerous winds are not
Anticipated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13
HUGTION Stiles,
BY +. A. kerby, AuctiOneer.
MARKET GARDEN LOTS FOR SALE.

MI ahhEl OAhDEN LoID pOh oALE.
The sale Of those lots has been postponed un-
til THU RSDAY, June 20, 1872 or the next fair
day. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock, at
the Tavern at jackson City, at the south end of
Po mong r 6yag On Rs HTg3Rs side Ct Rs
OF LAND are laid off in LOTS OF ABOUT
TWENTY ACRES, situated in Alexandria CO.,
Va, about q miles from the Long Bridge, close
to the Columbia Turnpike, and near the Airing
ton Postotice- It's bounded on the one side
by the Arlington Farm, and on the other by the
road leading to Balls Cross Roads from the
turnpike. The soil is just such as is requt ed for
early market produce and with the permanent
new Long Bridge and good road, is as near
market rs can be desirable it is also convenient
to Georgetown. No situation could be prefera-
BILE. There are some very fine building sites Of
commanding views Of the Capitol and Potomac
river.
Terms: One-fourth cash the residue in equal
instruments in one, two and three years, with
interest from the day of sale, payable every six
months-to be secured by notes and a deed of
trust upon the land. State aid county taxes for
this year to be paid by the purchaser, and
stamps and conveyancing ut his cost. A plat of
the lots can be seen at the said tavern and at the
SALE
je 12-eots BUSHRoD W. HUNTER
DUBLIC SALE-By virtue of decree of the
4 Circuit Court of Prince William county.
CHICi CL vi VIC lotil VI Blay, loDJ, III d sui
in chancery therein pending, in which John F.
Larkin and others are plaintiffs, and Edwin +.
Gaines, administrator, and others are defendants,
the undersigned, commissioners, will sell before,
the front door of the Court House of said coun-
ty, on MONDAY, the lst day Of July, 1872, that
being Coult day, at public auction, to the high
est bidder the following TRACTS or PAR.
GELS OF LAM to wit:
A TRACT of Dab acres and is poles, being
part of the Bristoe Station tract, binding on tho
Brstoe and Haymarket road.
Alsothe tract knt WIN rs the GROSS PLACE."
containing IS acres of arabic land, lying on tho
south side of the Haymarket and Brownsville
road within J. miles of Bristoe Station.
Also TRACT of a! acres, situated between
the Haymarket road and Broad Run, about one
mile from Brstoe station, and covered with
young growth of wood.
Also tract of SO acres known as the PARK
LOT" situated on the Greenwich road, about
one-half mile from BrStoc Station, all in wood.
Also an UNDIVIDED HALF OF A TRACT
of 24D acres, situated on the Greenwich road,
about two miles from Bristoe; all arabic land.
Terms: Oneiourth sh, and the residue on II
credit of one, two and three years, with interest
from date; the purchaser to give bond, with Sc
curty, and the title to be retained ill the last
payment is made, subject to be resold at the pur-
chaser's risk. A. NICOL,
VIM. H. PAYNE,
Pr VIM. CO.. j. l-eots Commissioners
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Refreshing Drinks.

For fine refreshing drink, call at
NJ RUBENS,
No s North Fairfax street,
where. owing to the large quantity sold, you
will find constantly r. POrtner's and Philadel-
phia Lager Beer Of the right temperature, and
all other kinds of the best cool and refreshing
beverages to be found anywhere. my LIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

TREAT BARGAINSl
" GREAT BARGAlNSI
Owing to our great increase in the
MILLINERY
FANCY GOODS BUSINESS,
which we intend to make specially, we shall
be compelled hereafter to close out our we'll Sc
lected stock OF
DRY GOODS
by the first day of August IN order to make
room for our extensive stock Of
MILLINERY AND FANCY GOODS
for the fall trade 1t is our earnest desire that
the public will call and examine the great in
ducements shown to them, such as
CASSIM ERES,
CLOTHS,
kINENS,
WHITE GOODS, SC.
at and below cost Call at once and secure your
bargains. 5. sLlNDHElM Ek,
lie lin 96 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

Tue RICHMOND CONVENTIONAL will be
seen by the notice of the County Conservative
Superintendent, that meetings are to be held
in the various wards and townships IN the city
and county, on Wednesday evening next, for
the purpose of choosing delegates and alter
mates to the State Conservative Convention
which meets in Richmond on the 9th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

aza- ATTENTION CoLUMBlA.-The, regular
monthly meeting of this Company Will be heia
an Tbursday,i the 18TH at 8! O clock. A full at
tendance is requested, by order of the President.
'7i 80. NJ MCLEAN, r. 5.
1>RESH TOASTED COFFEES received dali
r " and warranted pure BY
GEO. Courtney s. SON,
"a .lG6 and 10 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

DAWLEY SPRINGS,
IL Eleven Miles from Harrison! urg,
In Rockingham county, Va.
This celebrated Watering Place will be open
for visitors on the LIST of June, 1872, under the
management of JOS. N. WOODWARD, Esq.
The water of these Springs is the strongest
Chalybea in the United States, and is peculiar
ly efficient in the seases of females, while as n
Tonic its virtues are unsurpassed.
ACCOMMODATIONS STRICTLY FIRST
GLASS.
Visitors leaving Baltimore or Washington by
the early morning train arrive at the Springs to
tea.
RATES OF BOARD: Per dav, 81. SO; per week,
SIS per month, $50 Children under y years
of age and servants half price. A: B. TRICK,
Pres. Board of Directors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

MAYORS OFFICE,
M Alexandria, June s, 1872.
$50 All persons owning or intending to keep
any animal of the dog or canine species shall
come forward and take out license for the same
from the Auditor. = s.. All persons found with
a dog or dogs on his, her or their premises with.
out the required license shall be fined by the
Mayor five dollars for every dog so owned or
harbored after July lst.
And it is further ordered, that after TURS-
DAY 20 h instant, all dogs found running at
large in the streets Of this city without being
properly and securely muzzled, shall be seized
by persons designated for That purpose ard dealt
with according to law.
je S-3w HUGH LATHAM, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

LOWER PoToMAc RouTE.-Th item copied
into the Gazette, few days ago, from the
Fredericksburg Herald, to the effect that the
Lower Potomac Route had been discontinued
is. we are authorized to state, entirely incorrect,
and as the statement is calculated to luJure tn
line, which is one of the surest and best on the
river, it gives us pleasure to be able to contra,
dict n
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EIlTRSIUN'S.
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LOST avn FOL.ND.

TSTRAY COW.-Camc to the subscriber, lv-
d. near Gusts Mill, on Sunday, June 9Th, q
RED COW. The owner can obtain his proper
ty by proving the same and paying the charges.
WIN. PHILLIPS,
ic12-3t Near Gusts Mill. Alexandra Co..
TSTRAY COW.-Came to the subscriber
IL living Mt Highland farm, near Canal basin,
a kOAN COW, which the owner can have by
proving property and paying charges:
ielo-3t# LEWIS PEVERILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

GOVERNMENT BONDS and other securi-
ties bought and sold on commission.
Collections made on all accessible points in the
United States, and proceeds promptly RENTED.
Internal Revenue stamps for sale. sep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

NJ OTICE-Will be sold for cash, on the 18Th
IN DAY OF JUNE, 1872 at the storehouse
of NJ. Eldridge l. Co., Janney's wharf viz Ono
LARGE SCALE, on the wharf, for weighing
coal, &c. by the rt-load also COUNTING
ROOM FIXTURES, such rs IRON SAFES,
TABLES, DESKS, &c, taken by virtue of dis
tress warrants against said NJ. Eldridge g. Co.
one in favor of S. NJ. Janney, and one in favor
of Loving s. Buck. Sale at IL o'clock a. m.
ic 7-eots JAMES ENNIS Constable
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$4,000 worth Of Clothing
AT.AED Below COST

ATAND BELOW CosT!
Intending to close out my stock OF clothing
and give I'D the store No. 90 King street, will
offer for sale there from now until the hrst day
of July, $25, 900 worth of Ready Made Clothing,
at nd below cost prices.
je 7-lw HENRY STRAuSs.
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Rawley Springs, my 23-1m
u f'' -s.~1 e-----------------,
"a Rim S p h n 6 5

This popular and convenient summer resort
has been put in thorough order, and mas been
greatly impr owed in various ways for the &C
comm, dation of the public.
Excursion parties will be entertained upon
the most favorable terms. Apply to COOK 4
CREIGHTON, Alexandria, Va, or ROBERT
BALL, It'll street, Washington, D C. my la
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

T AND SALE-By virtue of a deed of trust,
~ executed to me by VIM Ftzhugh on the
day of October, 1884, and which is recorded in
the Clerks office Of Prince William County
Court, in liber :, No "a, folio 49, l shall offer
for sale, at public auction, at the front of the
Court House of the said county, on MONDAY,
the lst day of July, 1872 Il VALUABLE
PIECE OF WOODLAND, containing seven
ty-two acres lying near tha Brcntown Meeting
House. Terms cash.
EPPA HUNTON, Trustee
prinna Wu, Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

MECHANICS HOME ASSOCIATION. "A called
meeting of the Alexandria Mechanics Home
Association was held at the hall Of the Friend
ship Fire Company last night the President,
DR.. }. B. johnson Ia the chair, aud in the ab-
sence of NJ. B. Harlow, Secretary, Maj. Geo.
Dutfcy acted as Secretary pro tenn. The onIy
business transacted was the appointment OF
John T. Hill as special collector of the Asso-
citation, and the reception Of three applications
for membership.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

MAYORS OFFICE Henry aud John o Con
nor, father and sou, for disorderly conduct,
we're discharged with rcpr!maud.
John Monroe, for disordcrly conduct, was
discharged with an admonition.
NIGHT REPORT Might clear and warm.
There we're no disturbances in any quarter OF
the CITY and the streets were as quiet as usual.
4 serenadng party were out and discoursed
sweet music beneath the windows Of several OF
the city's bellies Two prisoners we're at the sta
ton hnusa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

STEAMBOAT AcclD ENTs.- steamer FAIRY
Of the piscataway line, was driven by the tide
against the wharf at Fort Washington on her
tin to this city yesterday, and so injured that
she had to lie up here for repairs.
The steamer Virginia, Of the Maryland ferry,
was off the line to day undergoing necessary re.
pairs-her place being supplied by the loot
boat ...s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

FIRE REGULATIONS By refcrence to tue
notice of the Chief Engineer of the Fire De-
;,artment, it will be seen that from and after
Thursday next, ropes are to be used at all fires
that may occur in the city, and that no one
will be admitted within the limits prescribed,
except those who have on 6remen uniforms
or badges 1t is thought that this regul ation
will have good effect the same rule obtain
ing in other Cities where it works admirably
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

BOLD ATTEMPT AT HORSE THEFr.-A
young man named Hugh Ssrider, went into the
ward at the Jameson Cracker Bakery yester-
day and jumping into the wagon belonging
there, was driving the horse attached to it, out
If the cate when he was seen by MIR. Hill, the
proprietor who ran around the alley aud selzIng
the horse by the bride brought him to halt
Strider jumped out and ran towards the ad,
Joining lumber yard, cur>ing Mr. Hill as nc ran.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

CTEUERN AGEL s. LEE,
NO. 81 PRINCE ST,
Between Union and Water streets)
Wish to inform their friends and the public
generally that they have received al additional
stock Of imported goods,
W1NES LIQUORS, etc,
and offer the following articles a: the lowest
prices: Best Lager Beer and Reading Ale,
klein Wine Madeira do. Port do, Sherry do,
Claret do, Catawba do, Champagne do, French
Brandy, Plum do, st. Croix Rum, Jamaica do,
Kumel and Bitters, Whiskeys of all kinds,
Holland Gin, Swiss Cheese, Lmburger, Hol-
land and Green do, Westphalia Sausage, Hol-
land Herring, Russia Caviar, Ssrdlnes, FRENCH
Mustard, Tobacco and Segars. my l4-tf
A ELLINGTON HOME SCHOOL FOR
n YOUNG LADIES,
No GO South Fairfax street. Alexandria, Va.
House formerly occupied By Mr.Zeph English
Miss ELIZABETH P. RIVERS,
Principal
Refers to: Rev J. }. Bullock ID, and Col.
C. F. Suite, A lexandria, Va; Anderson ARMS
tead, Judge VIM. F. Giles, Mrs. George Pat
terson, John S. Tyson, and c. Hughes ARMS
tead of Baltimore. go ops
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF HOUSE
II FURNISHING GOODS just received at
my2S kEERLS, 10 King st.
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sU.nMER RESORTS.
IJTARM SPRINGS,
BATH COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

This delightful SU MINER RESORT has been
much improved and will be
OPENED JUNE 10Th.
Pnmphlets and full information to be had Of
Messrs. Wheat & Anderson, Baltimore; Janncy
l. Co., Alexandria, or of the Proprieors.
EUBANK, REYNOLDS s. CO, Props.
Ruth county IL Him
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yODA AND VICuY WATER,

ICE COLD SODA and VICHI WATER
are now supplied by the fountains at my drug
store northeast corner of King and Waghlngton
streets, Tap 25-tf] SAM II LUN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

NOR THE CAMPAIGN.
CRYSTALTZED HORACE GkEELhl D
AT No south Fairfax street.
% LEWIS HOOFF, jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-13

rHoICE sUGAR-CURED SM l. u
[ REEF, All selected tender pieces, toTsaIe oy
- AVERY s. Davidson.
81 226 King St, cor. AI1re0.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10
Double Storm I'm Ulster County,
Three Dwellings Struck with Great
FOrce-Ono Man Injured.

Double Storm I'm Ulster County,
Three Dwellings Struck with Great
FOrcc-Onc Man Injured.
NEwBUR0, July 0, 1872.
terrific thunder storm passed over this section
of the country yesterday afternoon and considera-
BILE damage was done by the lightning. This morn
ing news has been received of The damage caused
In the village of Marlborough, Ulster county, eight
miles north of this city. Two storms met over
the place. one coming from the southwest
and the other from the southeast. Three
bolts from the consolidated storm descended into
the village, striking three houses occupying the
three angles of triangle with regard to each
others situation, and about five hundred feet
apart
The house of Mr., Samuel Millard was the FIRST one
struck. The chimney was thrown down and the
% injured; The second house was that Of Mr.. Egbert
the kitchen, tore the stove In pieces
and struck a man named Jeremiah Torwil-
Tiger, who was sitting there 1t threw
him to the floor and stunned him, tore his boots of
and slightly burned his feet but innctng serious
injury. He was the only person hurt In the terrible
warfare OF the elements. The third house struck
was that OF MIR. James Brewer. The chimney was
Knocked down and the roof injured.
The people OF Marlborough are OF the opinion that
they had lightning enough for one day. and that II
"lghtenlng never strikes twice In the same place
1t sometimes strikes three times In places quite
close to each other.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10

survived the anathema; and he takes pardonable
Rr,tsS satsed pt With his Conduct lie opposed Fisk
at the very zenith OF his power and at the change
there not dissenting voice raised against his
reelection to the position OF director. He ex
presses his entire satisfaction with the new Board
OF Directors, and states that he is confident that
the interests OF the stockholders will be fairly and
tmpartially administered by the members Of II.
Mr.. ARoHER.
Mr Archer, the gentleman who succeeded FISK
resigned, was present during the day and took Q
lively interest In the proceedings He belives that
corruption which have so long disgraced the man.
agement OF the road and that better era Is about
to dawn npon the long suffering stocshSdsrss I s. His
ing member OF the present board
MR.. OWEN.
Mr.. Diven who has been elected vice preSluent
OF the road, is a man with an iron gray mustache
and whiskers and a martial appearance, looking
It was he who drew up the nanca statement Of
the road and he is considered to be one OF the most
railroad men q % as h
administration Of Mr.. Burdell, but retired
on the accession =, Of don,d FISK TO- rg"1,sG power
nim his obscurity, and invested with his previous
positiOn He possesses the confidence Of the stock
holders, which was proved by his unanimous re-
'''' TIE NAN WITH THE RED NEcKrIE.
swarthy individual hashiy dressed, with Jet
black mustache and imperial and flaming red
necktie, caused considerable sensation In the
room, and speculation was rife as to who he was.
lie proved 10 he Mr. Livingstone, q gentleman VINO
represents $75000O Of stock held In this country, all
Of which was cast In favor of the English share
holders ticket
THE PERSONNEL OF THE BOARD.
The personnel OF the remaining members OF the
board is not remarkably conspicuous. Messrs.
duncan, Day ana Barlow have been prominent
members Of the old board, and are we'll known In
New York; Mr.. Oyphant Is President Of the Della
ware ana Hudson Canal Company; Mr.. Pruyn Is
connected with the Albany and Susquehanna Rail-
road; Mr. Johnson is President OF the New Jersey
Central, and the balance Of the board Is comprised
OF men OF wealth and position, who are prominent
bankers In the city.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION IN JERSEY.
Seven swedes Injured on tho Midland
Railroad, Near Newark-Several Dam

Seven swedes Injured on the Midland
Railroad, Near Newark-Several Dam
gerously.
A terrific explosion took place yesterday FORE
noon In Kearney township, near Newark, on the
line of the Midland Railway, whereby one man was
probably fatally injured and six others more or less
seriously. At point on the proposed road over
hanging the Passaic River runs steep hill which 1t
is necessary to cut through On Sunday night a
quantity of niroglycerine was lodged in the rock,
and yesterday morning the fuse was adjusted and
ignited. The wOrkmcn at once retired to safe
distance and waited for the explosion. No explo-
sion took place, and 1t was believed that the fuse
had not been properly set: Back the men went,
and Just they had reached within twenty feet OF
the blast the explosion took place,
HuRLIN0 HUGE MASSES OF ROCK AND EARTH
among the terror-stricken crowd OF workmen-
twelve in number and all Swedes Seven OF the
number were felled to the earth and injured: the
two most dangerously hurt were conveyed
to st. Michael's Hospital In Newark. John
Nilsson, twenty-four years Of age, had his left
leg horribly manged, SO that amputation above
the knee had to be performed. Francis Bergen,
twenty.eight years Of age, had one OF his feet SO
frightiully torn and crushed that an operation had
to be deferred. Fears of fatal result are enter
tanned in this poor fellows case. The names Of the
other i've were not ascertaincd.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10
MEETING OF THE CONTRACT COMMISSIONERS,

An adjourned session Of the above commissioners
was held yesterday afternoon in the aldermanic
chamber, TO consider the awards Of the late Com
mon Council for tho Stow foundation pavement, Of
which Mr.. John Bryan Is president. Mr.. Bryan was
examined as u witness, and, among other things,
testified that he had paid gentleman, who was a
politician but not an olceholder, 500, 600 TO get
the ordinance through the Common Council The
witness testified as TO the excellence OF the pave
ment, which has been laid down In Maiden lane and
Fifteenth street. Mayor Hall croSs-examned Mr..
Bryan on behalf Ql the city, and after long dis
cussion the session was Adjourned until Monday
afternoon next 81 four O'Clock.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS.
County Supplies.

The lowest bid received by the Commissioners NJ
Charities for supplies, opened yesterday. was
$Ii2 900 The highest bid was tl25 OOO-a difference
OF $4,000.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10
PrOspoot Park.

This popular place ofpublic resort has never been
so well patronized by the people is the case this
season. Within the past seven days no less than
1S7317 persons visited It's charming precincts Last
Sunday the keepers claim to have counted As, 200
persons entering the gateways.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10
A New ArnaOry.

The Board Of Supervisors have authorized the
construction OF new armory for the Twenty third
regiment, On Ceremont avenue, near Myrtle. The
cost TO the county for the building and ground will
be 100000. 1t Will have front on Clerem0nt ave.
nue. OF one hundred and seventy-six feet, and two
hundred feet on Vanderbilt avenue. II will be OF
the Gothic order Of architecture mOdernzed
The New York herald., 1872-07-10
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
Married.

BALDWIN -SrOUTENBoRoUGH.-O Tuesday, July o,
1877 by the Rev Zelotes Grenell, ct the residence
Francisco, Cal to Miss LIZZIE G.. daughter OF A.
StOutenbOrOugh, OF Paterson. N. J.
residence of the BRIDES parents by Rev. Dr. Hscox,
JAMES GAsQUoINH to SUSIE E., daughter of William
Albert Esq, all OF Brooklyn. No cards.
STAPLEs-MOONEY.-O Wednesday, June 90, at
the residence OF the BRIDES parents, Westfeld,
n. j., by the Rev. Robert Street, Mr.. DANIEL L.
STAPLES, OF New York CITY, to Miss SARAH f..
daughter of Elias Mooney, Esq.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10

An inquest will be commenced before Coroner
whtehill and jury this afternoon, at the Morgue
Wtlloughby street, as to the circumstances which
led to the death OF Mrs. Row and her son, both Of
whom were killed on the South Side Railroad on
the Fourth Of July during tho collision which oc-
CURED on that occasion.
The New York herald., 1872-07-10
New Buildings Daring tho Year.
No. Of

The snboined table shows the number OF build
ngs erected In the City OF Churches during the year
ending June 30 la7l ~