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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26

RADICAL WARD MEETING-A meeting OF
the Radicals Of the Third Ward was held 10 a
raou. in loves building, corner of King and
Henry streets, last night, but the attendance
was very small, there being but six white and
nine colored persons present L. j. Edelin,,
President of the Ward Club, called the meet
ing to order and presided, with Walter L..
Penn as Secretary.
The President stated the object of the meet
ing to be to elect delegates to County Con
vcntion to be held 10 this city on the 18th to
chose delegates to the Radical District Con-
grcs>ioual Convention.
4 motion having been made by Geo. Lump
kns to empower the President to appoint the
nine delegates, to which the Ward Is entitled
John Fields objected, upon the ground that
he did not think the President knew the minds
Of all present.
Notwithstanding the objection, the motion
prevailed and the following appointments were
announced by the Chair: ". Willoughby, 5.
y Garwood, A. B. Crupper Fields Cook, W.
l.. Penn, e. A. Lumpklns, Lewis O'Neal, II.
King aud f. Pinkney.
pinkney declining the appointment, T. J.
EeIlu was substituted in his place.
On motion of Joseph Cotton the Chair APP
pouted the following alternates, five 10 num-
Der: Geo. W. Parker, Samuel Hethebower.
J. K. Smith, Geo. 2. Douglass and Joseph
Cotton
During lul in the proceedings. Lumpkins
asked to be informed how it was that the
Fourth Ward received money from the Central
Committee to pay canvassers and the third
Ward received none; he had never received one
cent
JOS Cotton moved that committee Of three
be appointed to wait on the office holders to
ryQucst them to attend meetings OF the club,
but be did not want +. K. White included.
lie Was glad to see one righteous man In Sodoln
aud Gomorrah-A. B. Crupper,
john Fields said White had given HIM twenty
I'VE cents to help to defray the expenses OF this
meeting -4 a..
Geo Douglass said if the officer holders bad
not the interest of the party sufficiently at
heart to attend the meetings, let them stay
away.
The question was taken on the adoption OF
Inc resolution, aud it was passed, aud Colton'
i'9'npklns and Jackson appointed as the com
nlttee .a
:, Lumrkins said he did not want to serve 90
III" =. committee; he had had enoughto do with
sulce holders; he had tried to collect money
.oui them to pay the expenses OF the ratlnca-
lion meeting, but had sigpaly failed W hen
"s men troul Washington came here these
; n.n We're willing to put themse Ives forward and
m ,u,'auce them to the people, at the same
"u T$ Passing him by.
"a iic'ds was appointed to collect money to pay
VI" N"e indebtedness Of the club.
o,, ISAIAH Fisher. W. L. Penn, and several
I ,neis were called upon to address the meeung
Inv ueclned, on the ground that it was entirely
n' warm to talk, aud after collection had
n sq taken up, the meeting adjourned subject
'ue call OF he President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26
VIRGINIA LANDS.
RIVER BOTTOMS AND GOOD CATTLE
FOR SALE.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.


will sell, at public auction, at the late resi-
dence of David Goody koon:z, decd, in Floyd
county, Va on TIL RSDAT, the 1871 dry Of
August, 1872, THREE VALUABLE FARMS.
lst. The HOME PLACE; 7l6 acres; one-half
cleared, embracing 10 acres OF level bottom
of good pasture lands. The unclearnd land is
all covered with the best white oak tim ber.-
There is good eight-room FRAME Dwell
LING HOUSE, barn and all other necessary
out-houses on this farm. The whole place is in
good repair and we'll watered; lies on the west
fork Of Little river, ) miles southwest Of Floyd
Cour, House, Va, and u miles from Christians
burg depot, on the A, NJ. Il .. K. K. There is
upon it water power sufficient for any machinery.
ID The WEDDLE FARM 2O3 acres; for
inhs cleared includes % acres OF meadow land.
The cleared land is all well set IN grass This
farm Is N le. south Of Floyd g. H., on the
Hilsvile and Floyd &. Ii. turnpike and is well
watered.
ID. The HYLTON FARM; $50 acres u; two
thirds cleared $50 acres in grass; All well ma-
tered. There is good four-rooln DWELLING
HOUSE on this tract. It lies miles southwest
of Floyd G.. H., on the Dug 5 ur road.
These lands are not sold Tor debt, but for dis
tribution among heirs Money has always been
made on them. Mr. Alfred Goodykoontz lives
on the Home Place, and will take pleasure In
showing the property.
At the same time and place, the administra-
tors Of David Good koortz, decd, will sell, at
public auction: Az two and three year old
steers, 1.-TWO year old Heilers yoke Oxen, II
Hogs, 8 Mich Cows and Calves, Yearlngs, +
Horses Buckeye Mower and Buggy Rake,
Farming Utensils sufficient to work the farms
and lurge lot Of good Household and Kitchen
Furniture.
Terms of Sale: Lands per cent cash resi-
due in and years, in equal install lnents the
purchasers giving bonds, with good security,
and lien retained till the purchase money Is
pail. | sell as Commissioner of Floyd Circuit
Court under decree in a friendly suit. The
cattle will be sold on 10 days credit. The other,
personal property, will be sold on six months
credit for all sums over $40. Address the I'M
dersigned at Chr;stiansburg w.
ARCHER A. PHLEGAR, Commr.
FLOYD county, Va, jy 5-2.wts
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The Markets.

New YORK. July 26-Stocks steady. Gold
irm at l4s Money easy at g. Va. 6's Al;
new, 50. Flour firm. Wheat steady. Corn firm.
BALTIMORE, July 26.-Va. skies, old, 49,
do. coupons, old, "A; do. new so; do. consoll-
dated soy West Va. S, Is Cotton dull and
nonnal low middngs 2O4. Flour quiet and
unchanged. Wheat declined Sc; white choice
l60al65: amber l60 fair to prime do. l4Oal55;
good TO prime red l45al 50; common to fair do
I3Oal40; Western nominal at l50al 50. Corn
steady at 70A77; mixed Western60. Oats frmcr
new Southern 40144; old Western mixed 4la42
Rye quiet at 6Ua1O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26

New York, July 26.-It is probable that
some Irrigation will grow out Of Vanderbilt S
attempt to construct his underground railroad,
as already committee Of Aldermen claim that
none of the city property can be tai ken posses,
sion of without sale at auction. Vanderbilt
on the other hand insists that he can take it by
paving its appraised value.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26
Heavy Rain Storm.

New YORK, July 26-Ehe heaviest rain
storm of the season prevailed from daylight till
near noon to day. The lower part Of the city
was flooded and many cellars were washed out
Several unfinished buildings in Brooklyn were
damaged by the foods of water washing away
portions Of their foundations The sewers OF
that city were unable to carry off the great
quantity of water that fell.
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Vhe C0uscIarafa Archives.

New YORK, July ia Washington dis
patch says some Of the rebel archives will soon
be made pubic. Among them are letters from
lIocomb of: Va. land Clay the associate of Saun-
ders. They relate tC transactions referred to
generally by Thompson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26

New YORK, July pa Worlds Phlladel.
phia letter says the Pennsylvania State Cen
trail Committee has had i'll their possession two
weeks a letter from Gen. I1artrauft Withdraw
ing from the Gubernatorial candidacy If in the
Judgment Of the committee they thiuk it wise.
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Weather Report.
w AR DEPARTMENT.,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, July 26, ] / a.

WASHINGTON, July 26 i a. IN.
Probabilities The storm area now nearly
central on Lake Outario will move over New
York and New England to-day, with southerly
and eastery winds, cloudy weather and rain
till the afternoon trom Pennsylvania to Maine.
Southwestcrly winds; vecring to northcrIy on
the South Atlantic Northerly to westerly
winds prevail on the Gulf andin the Mississippi
and Ohio valleys with clear, clearing aud
cooler weather The same winds and weather
with possibly falling barometer tonight over
the Northwest and upper Lakes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26
The ArasSiz Expedition.

New YORK, July 26-Dr Thos. Hall one
Of Professor Agasslz associates writes that the
expedition has not been as successful as expect
ed owing to the inferior manner in which the
ship was furnished The party expected to
start for San Francisco on the 9th Instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF COLU MBIA
N STEAM FIRE ENGINE CU.-By order
ofthe company, all active members are required to
obtain from the Treasurer once IN eve, ever
MEMBERSHIP, duly signed by the President
and Secretary and counteTsi yncd by the 'Ireasur-
or. These Certificates, bearing date July lst,
have been placed in my hands for distribution,
and vii be issued upon application to active
members upon settlement Of all dues and fines
to date The Courts have decided to exempt no
fireman from Try service who does not possess a
certificate OF active mem bership.
MAHLON b. JANNEY,
jy 25-3t Treasurer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26

CRY SCHOOL BoARD.-The usual mouthly
meeting of the City School Board, will take
place at the office Of the Superintendent of
Schools, this evening, at S o'clock. The report
of the committee Oh the consolldltl)u and re-
grading of the schools, will constitute the chief
business to be considered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26
SPECIAL NOTICES.

rs THE WEAR AND TEAR OF LIFE.-Ihe
cares, anxieties and misfortunes of life have AS
much to do with shortening II as disease. Ihey
are in fact the source of many ailments and pm y
seal dlsa bi tiles. Nervous weakness, dyspepsia,
affections of the liver disturbances Of the bow
els, headaches hypochondria and monomanla
are among these distressing fruits. It's, there
FORE of great importance that persons whose
minds are oppressed with heavy business respon-
sibllities or harassed by fam ~ troubles, or ex-
cited by speculation, or perplexed by multi,
plcity of enterprises or in any way overturned
or overworkcd, 81 Guild keep up their stamina by
The daily use of wholesome tonic. Thousands
of persons thus circumstanced are enabled to
bear up against the difficulties in which they are
involved, and to retain their strength, health
and mental clearncss, by the regular use oi ii IS
letters Stomach Bttcrs. Diseases which are
prone to attack the body when debilitated and
broken down by over-mu n FRAMEWORK, or ex-
hausting physical labor, are kept ut bay by the
resistant power with which this Incompatible
tonic endows the nervous system and the vital
organs. At this season, when the heat is evapo-
rating the elements of strength from every pore,
an lnvgorant is absolutely essential to the safety
and comfort of the public, and is required even
by the more robust if they desire to keep their
athletic capabilities in statu quo. Hence h course
OF Hostetters BitterS is particularly useful ut
this period of the year as a defence against the
invisible disease aioat in sultry atmosphere.
1t is the most potent of all preventing medicines,
and for all complaints which affect the stomach,
the liver and the bowels, and interfere with the
perfect digestion and assimilation of f cd, it is
the standard remedy jy 2-eolw
Me ScRoFULA is the dread disease which an
nually sweeps its thousands to the grave. 1t
makes its appearance in many forms: In Con-
sumption, Glandular Swellngs, Rheumatism,
Cutaneous Diseases, many Of the Affections
with which females are troubled, sc. Perhaps
no one is wholly free from its faint. The only
way it can be successfully treated is through the
medium Of the circulat,n 1t is u blood dis
ease DR.. TUFTS Sarsaparila and Queens De
light possesses The qualities to expe 1T from the
system and restore perfect health. Being free
from violent minerals it may be taken with safety
by old and young. The most delicate female
may take it any time.
If your child has worms, or a bad breath, or sal
low complexion, or restless at night, or no appe-
tite or general bad health, give it DR.. TUFTS
Liver Pills it will soon be restored.
DR.. TUFTS Hair Dye imparts life to the hair.
jy 22-eolw
GS- BUTCHER LIGHTNING FLY-KILLER
swpnns them off nd clears the house sUnelily-
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Death from Rydrophobia.

New YORK, July 26--Mrs Elizabeth Mills,
living near Newburg, died "Wednesday from
hydrophubia, from the bite Of skunk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26

LICENSES. The revenue bill having now
become law, athe Mayor is ready to Issue
licenses, and all required to have them, who
fail to pay the tax on or before the lst day OF
August, will render themselves lalle to fine
of S. aud cost for every day they continue busl-
ness after that date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26

Specie in the Bank Of France.
PARIS, July 26. The specie in the Bauk of
France has decreased 4,0OU, 900 francs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26
VIRGINIA: In the clerk 5 office of the Cor

VIRGINIA: In the clerk 5 office OF the Cor
Y poraton Court of the city of Alexandria,
on the 24:h day of July, 1872 Rebecca j John
son plaintiff against Robert NJ Minor admins
traitor de bonis non, with the will annexed Of
Daniel Minor, and in his own right Albert
g. Minor, and Sarah Ann Newton, : Lemon,
and Catharine Lemon, his wife, Elizabeth Minor
- Wood, and Mary Frances Wood. his wife,
Cornelia Minor, Marietta Minor Mary Jane
Minor, and Laura Minor defendants. In cham
Gerry.
The object of this suit is to obtain the settle
ment of Il legacy of 81 0C0 by the last will and
testament of Daniel Minor, deceased, beQuathed
to Rebecca j. johnson
The defendants Sarah Ann Newton, - Lee
mon and Catharine Lemon, his wife, Elizabeth
Minor, - Wood and Mary Frances Wood, his
wife, Cornela Minor, Marietta Minor, Mary
Jane Minor and Laura Minor, not having
entered their appearance and given security ac-
cordng to the act of Assembly and the rules Of
this Court and it appearing by aft davit that they
are not residents Of this State, It's ordered that
the SAID defendants appear here within one month
after due publication of this order, and do what
is necessary to protect their interests in this suit
and that a copy of this order be forthwith in
serted in the Alexandria Gazette, newspaper
published in the city of Alexandria, once Il week
for four successive weeks and posted at the front
door of the Court House of this county. A copy,
teste: MOKIDN, MAR1 b, Clerk.
John NJ johnson, D q. jy 25-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26

JENNINGS EAU DENTklFICE-Un
u qualed Tor cleansing, beautltylng and pre-.
serving the teeth and gums-Just received and
for sale by
jy II WAhf1ELD q dAAA,
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Gs- DUTCH LIGHTNING FLY-KILLER
sweeps them off and clears the house speedily
Try it-Sold by dealer everywhere. ap29-eo2m
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ETCTRSIU.N'S.
1r71 ORGANIZED I O7c
"PROTECTION TO ALL"

L
FIRST GRAND ANNIVERSARY
EXCURSION
Tt be given ~ the FRIENDSHIP FIRE co,
MONDAY, August 9Th, 1872,
To CARLISS SPRINGS.
The committee pledge themselves to make
this excursion the most agreeable and pleasant
one that has been ut the above named place this
season.
Trains will leave and return at the following
hours: Leave Alexandria at aud Il Il. M, and
], and 7.20 p. IN. Leave the Springs at $50
and II so a. M, and 80, 8 and II p. m.
Committee of Arrangements. s. Brown K.
II. Tomlinson, James II. Walker, j. B. John
son, w. D. Chichester. George Crump and VIM.
barley.
Floor Managers Hook and Ladder, NJ. H.
Nash; Hydraulion, NJ B. Harlow; Friendship,
J. 81. Dugan; Sun, George Smith; Columbia,
j. P. Shrakes.
Tickets for lady and gentleman, 81; single
tickets, SOC; children and servants 3Oc: lyz3 Ia
DLEASANT FAMILY EXCURSIONS.
. The fine steamer KEYPORT will make Ex-
cursions from Washington on TU ESDAYS and
FRIDAYS forty miles down the Potomac, call
ing at Prince street wharf ut $50 p M. return
ing at 1890 p. M.
These excursions will be very select, and will
afford the citizens of Alexandria few hours'
recreation, free from the heat ofthe city.
MUSIC and DANCING on the steamer. No
improper characters allowed nor spurious Liquors
sold on board.
Fare single tickets 81; lady and gentleman,
Sl5O.
jyl HOOE &JOHNSTON. Agents.
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Ifyour child has worms, or a bad breath, or sal
low complexion, or restless at night or no appe-
tite, or general bad health, give it DR.. TUFTS
Liver Pills it will soon be restored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-26
Observation-Disclosures.

D. D. GOULD. W. e. WILKENINe.
GOULD s. WILKENING,
" Successors to w. F. Henderson,
GROCERY, LIQUOR s. GENERAL COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
No. 80 North Royal ST.
Dealers in GROCERIES, TEAS, COFFEES,
SUGARS, CIDER VINEGAR, BACON,
WHISKEY, BRANDY, WINES, SCOTCH
ALE, PORTER, &c.
Also, Eastern and Potomac SHAD, HER
RING and MACkEREL.
Choice brands of SEGARS and TOBAt co
always on hand.
CLOVER and TIMOTHY SEED. A large
invoice of ES just received
Strict attention paid to the sale of COUNTRY
PRODUCE. NH 26-tf
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sI.H.nER RESORTS.

IORDAN'S URSPRIN1S,
- Frederick county, Va.
I've ty-seven miles from Harper's Ferry, and
Only one-and. a-hulf miles from Stephenson's
Depot p. o., point on the Harper's Ferry and
Winch, stcr Railroad, five miles from Win
chester
This welI-known and popular resort is now
open for the reception of guests.
RATES OF CHARGES.
month Observation-Disclosures. w w
Children and colorcd servants half price;
white servants three-fourths price, Or according
to accommodations furnished
Telegraphic communicating with all parts OF
the country. a good LIVERY the prem
ises. Prof HUGHES FINE BAND OF MU-
SIC will be in attendance. Billiards, Bowling
Masquerade and Fancy Balls will be given
frequently during the season.
Pamphlets for dis ributon.
JORDAN i CO., Proprietors.
f. C. JORDAN, Owner and Manager.
Frederick CO., Va, je 2z-eo2m
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MAYORS OFFICE -George 'Swansbury, for
disordcriy conduct, was dismissed with rcprl-
mand.
Mike Morrissey for disorderly conduct, was
in default of the payment OF The imposed tine,
sent to the work house fur thirty days
NIGHT REPORT Might cloudy and cool,
with stroug breeze from the Southland, and
shower of rain between two and three clock.
There were no disturbances and only two prls-
opers in tue station house.
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FARM FOR SALE.

l1
Pursuant to decree of the County Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered ut its July term, 49,
in the suit of joseph Bruin, use g. L. Mankins
against Thomas Javins, the undersigned, the
commissioners therein named, will offer at pub
lie auction, on SATURDAY, August "a h, 1872
at clock p. m, ut Cats Tavern, West End,
that highly cultivated and valuable MARKET
Thomas Juvins, containing 81 acres Of land, ly-
ing on the Little River Turnpike, about two
miles west of Alexandria. The land is highly
improved with good buildings and is most de-
sirAble farm.
Terms of Sale: Enough cash to pay expenses
one-fourth of the residue when the Court con-
firms the sa!e, and the remainder in one, two
and three years, with interest from the day OF
sale upon all the deferred payments. Tile to
be retained until all of the purchase money has
been paid Cost of conveyancing to be borne
By purchaser. d. w. THOMA
c. w. WATTLES,
u. l.. SHOOT,
Fairfax CO., jy 23-wts Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER SALE OF REAL ES-
~ TATE Pursuant to Il decree of the Cir
cult Colrt Of WestmorrlaLd county, entered on
the 23d day of April, 1872, in the case of Ferry
berry VS.. Iitcy administrators ct al, the un-
derslgnej, appointed special commissioner tor
highest bidder, at Oak Grove, Westmoreland
county, Va, on SATURDAY, the Dist day of
August, 1872 the LAND in the proceedings
mentioned, known rs the BRICK HOUSE
FAkM lying in Monroes creek, and contain
ing about 2OO acres.
Terms Cash enough to defray the expenses
of sale and to pay the sum Of SG06 81, with i'll
tere>t thereon from the 22d day Of December,
1870 till day Of sale; the residue Of the purchase
money to be divided into two instalments to
meet the payments of two bonds which fail due
respectively I'D December, 1872, and ga De-
cember, 1873. Title retained until last payment
is made. K. B. LEWIS, Commr.
Westmorelund CO.. jy l7-law4w
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Dr. TUFTS Hair Dye imparts life to the hair.
jy 22-eolW
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REVENUE AND SALARY AcTs.-ln conse-
ouence of the imperfect copy furnished, too
omissions occurred in the Revenue act as pub
lished yesterday:
In the clause imposing tax on distillers and
rectifers, it should have read; Gu every rectl-
fer or distiller Of spirits or wiues by any pro
cess $50, and on every distiler Of ardent spirits
$780," and in the clause imposing tax on ho,
tells, &C., it should have read; "Oo every hotel,
ordinary, or house of public entertainment $50,
and an additional tax Of five per cent on the an
uual rental value of the property. so occupied.
An omission also occurred in the Sal larry act,
which should have read; go Physicians to
the Poor each 500, and 81 per visit, extra, to
small pox cases when in hospital.
Both acts, proper y corrected, will appear In
to. morrow 5 Issue of the Gazette.
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w a sNoor'
SMOOT'S WHARF,
Foot of Princess ST.
feb 2l-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
r M. L a w son,
Successor to Brewis s. Lawson,)
GROCER s. COMMISSION MERCHANT,
Nos. 81 and 60 Cameron street,
Alexandria, Va
Orders and consignments solicited. feb l3
HooE & JOHNSTON,
Successors to Fowle s. Co..
NO. PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING NERO rs.
Dealers in all kinds OF
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agents OF the
NEW YORK STEAMSHIPS.
Also of the
LIVERPOOL i LONDON s. GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
feb 5--tf