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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03
Hsy Green e. Wise.

[Rcal Estate Agents and Auctloneers.]
T1kUSTEE'S SALE OF A TRACT OF
l. LAND NEAR TIE VILLAGE OF AC.
UDTINk, IN THE COUNTY
By authority Of Il deed from Ezra Troth and
wife to the Undersigned, trustee, dated the 1T
day Of October, 1869, and recorded in liber X,
No. 4. folio 2l5, Of the land records of the coun-
ty Of Fairfax, conveying Il tract OF land near the
village Of Accotink, in said county, in trust to
secure the payment Of n note on the said deed
described, Tor the sum of $1,000, l will sell, by
public auction, in front of the Mansion House
Hotel, in the city of Alexnudria, at l2.l5 p. M,
on SATURDAY, the 3D. day Of February, 1872,
the said TRACT OF LAND in the said deed
mentioned, containing 55t acres, and for q more
particular description of which references here
by made to the said deed.
Terms: SO much Of the purchase money to he
paid in cash as will be sufficient to pay the
amount due on said note, the expenses OF sale,
taxes and other costs, and the residue thereof to
be paid on the first day Of October, 1872; the
deferred payment to be secured by deed OF trust
on the land. H.. I.
dec 3O-cOtS trustee,
ms"The above sale is postponed till sATUR-
feb 3-eots il. q. CLAUGHTON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03
From New York.

New York, Feb. "a Panama letter says
the case of the unlawful seizure of the Amerl-
c1n steamer Montl90 is again before the public,
the State government refusing PREPARATION Tor
the insult aud injury committed by the lnsur-
gents within its limits.
The Greeley Republican General Committee
last evening resolved that the common council
should impcach Mayor Hall and requested the
Legislature to temporarily abolish the Mayor
atty.
Judge Barrett, upon application, issued an
order upon The officers Of the Third Avenue
Savings Bank to show cause why a receiver
Shon|d not be appointed.
Thc. imports of dry goods to New York for
January was nearly $4,000, 600, the largest
with the exception Of 1866 on record.
Stokes trial will probably be postponed to
March. in which case it will come before Judge
Barnard.
Counterfeit tens on the National Bank of
Norwich, Conn, arc reported.
There is Il driving snow storm in progress,
with the wind northeast. There is much ice
IN the rivers.
General Ilillyer testified before the Congress
Sional Committee last night. He knew nothing
of Encouragement between Leet and BiXby,
aud was satisfied the President knew nothing
OF it. The President stated that he did not
want lect to come to New York at all, and
wanted no one in connection with him to have
anything 10 do with the Custom House, but
did not think he augllt to control the Colonels
actions. Witness rrcollcctcd having heard and
told General Coclrane thai General Porter had
received money from the New York Custom
House. and that he thought it was in conncc-
ton with the General Order business.
In the Congressional Committee to-day Gen
cral llillycr in cnrrcctin" some OF his former
testimony said General Coclrane told him in
Washington that Mudgett made a statement to
him that General Porter was receiving money
from the General Order business in New York ;
he mentioned this to L.cet who subsequently
had spoken of it to Gen. Porter, and then de-
sired an interview with Mudgctt. Witness al.
so stated that he had expected to give his tes-
timony in Washington and Il week ago went
to see the President, thinking it due him that
ali iiurt& connected with the business be made
known.
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Nv r.. 4. kerby. Aucfioneer.

rOMMISSlONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE IN THE CITY OF ALE&AN-
DRlA.-By virtue of Il decree of the Corpora
ton Court of the city Of Alexandria, rendered at
its December term, 1871, in the suit OF Boxer ct
TX. ct al. VS.. Erskinc ct ux. ct al, the under
signed, commissioner in said decree named, will,
on SATURDAY, the 10Th day of February
next. mt - o'clock noon, in front OF the Mayors
office, in the city Of Alcxandria, offer for sale. TO
the highest bidder, the following LOTS IF
GROUND, in the said city:
Lot No. Situated on the south side OF Duke
street, between Alfred and Henry, beginning 30
feet from Alfred ; thence south ia feet; thence
west "a feet five inches; thence north ia feet
thence east II lect 5 inches to the place oi begin
ming. =,
Lot No. 2-Situated on the north side OF
Franklin street, between Alfred and Henry SIS,
beginning u feet west Of Alfred thence north
III feet; thence west "a feet; thence south la
feet thence east II feet to the place Of begin
ming.
Lot No. 3-Situated on Alfred street, between
Duke and Wolfe streets, beginning 70 IT. from
Wolfe street; thence west llU feet thence north
- feet; thence east llO feet thence south 70 feet
To the place Of beginning.
Terms: One-fourth OF the purchase money
cash the remainder in three equal lnstalmentS
at SIX. twelve and eighteen months from date OF
sale. with interest, for which deferred payments
notes. with satisfactory endorsement, will be re-
ouired. The title will be retained until final
payment is made. Stamps and deed ut the cost
of the purchaser.
WILLIAM II. BECK,
ian ll-eots Comm'r. of Sale.
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SBEGYL N.OIlEES.

Eas"FRAUDULENT MlSREPRESENTA-
TlONS.-Among the pernicious frauds OF the
period, there is one which especially deserves
the apprehension OF all who placc II proper value
on health and life. The swindle referred to con-
sists III the attempts of irresponsible parties, In
different sections of the United States, to force
upon the market vile astringcnt compounds,
manufactured out Ct damaged or worthless
drugs and refuse liquor, as preparations possess
ing the rare medicinal virtues OF the most pnpu-
lar and cticacious Of all vegetable TONES and al
tcrativcs-HusteLtcr's Stomach Bittcrs.
The concoctors of these local bitters' are, IN
the triest sense Of the phrase, public emrm es.--
Their fiery potionS inlame the stomnchs, stupciy
the brains, and shatter the nerves OF those who
are unwise enough to accept them rs substitutes
for the famous Vegetable lnvlgorant, that for
twenty years has been known throughout the
Western Hemisphere as II standard %artlcic.
The fame of Uostettcr's Bitters rs n health
preserving, vitulizing medicine. is as wld" AS the
world, and the miserable attempts OF needy nos
trum-lnongers to supplant it would be :re!ted
with silent contempt, were 1t not that serious
consequences sometimes follow thc use Ol Tue
nelarious compounds in question. Whoever re-
ccmmcnds any of them Ms remedies for DySpnp-
sia, Biliousness, Constipation, intermittent Re-
ver, rheumatism, or any other complaint Tor
which Ho>tettcr's Bittcrs is IL known specific, Is
guilty of u moral, if not n legal mlsdemeanor.-
At this season, when the sun ia releasing from
LIic cdTIl, III LHc 10TH o. WHp!tSoil' dln'i'
the active principle of disease, n COURSE OF Hos
tettcr's Bittcrs will be Of the utmost service to
persons with feeble constitutions. jan 2'-c"lw
Gs"BATCHELORS HAIR DYE.-Th;s SUI
pcrb Hair Dye is the 6estin the Worid-Pcrfnctly
Harmless, Reliable and instantaneous. No dis
appointment. No Ridiculous Tints, or Unplcls-
ant Odor. The genuine ". 4. Bachelors Hair
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY "a splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not STAN the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful. The only Safe and Perfect Dye: Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, IL Bond St, Mex York.
New York, jan m--coly
m1"ON NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Relief for
Young Men from the effects fErrurs and Abuses
in early life. Manhood restored. Nervous debility
cured. lmpcdirnrnts t" Marriage removed. New
method of Treatment. New and remarkable
remedies. Books and Circulars sent free, in
sealed envelopes. Address HOWARD Assoc
CATION, No. = South Ninth ST., phiIadcl-
phia. dec = -d&t w3ln
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LOCAL NEWS.
,uURCH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW
CHRIST CHURCH-Service at IL Il. m. and :!
PSI. PAULsCuURcH-Service at II a. m. and
GRACE CuURcH-Service in tho morning and
ST. MARY's CHURCH-Mass at I and IL a. III.
VcsperS ut 81 p. m.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-Sermon in
the morning and ut night by Rev. Mr.. McAtee.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-Sermon in
the morning and at night by Rev. DR.. Bullock.
METH. EPIs. C~HURcH-Sermon in the morn
inc and at night, by Rev. Mr.. Hemenway.
MErn. EPIs. CHURCH S~ouTH-Service in the
morning and ut night by Rev. Dr. Hough.
METH. PROT. CHURCH-Sermon at II ~. m.
md !! D. M, by Rev. Mr.. Benson.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Services in the morning
and ut night, by Rev. Mr.. Ryland.
YoUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoC'N-Prayer
meeting in the lSt Presbn. Church, at four p. m.
Jail services at ? pm. Aims House services at %
o'clock p. IN. During the week there will be
daily prayer meetings in the rooms of Associa-
ton ut 1 p. IN. Prayer meeting ut Fishtown on
Monday night ut = O'clock.
GERMAN LUTHERAN-Services morning and
night, by Rev. Mr.. Bischotf.
VILLAGE CHAPPEL.-General Class meeting
NJ 9 o'clock u. NJ, and Prayer meeting at I! pm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03
s.y Green a. Wise,

TReal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.I
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF a TRACT OF
l. LAND NEAR THE VILLAGE OF AC-
COTINk, IN THE COUNTYOF FAIRFAX.
Bv authority of a deed from j. Is. Troth and
wife and others, dated October lst, 1863, and re-
corded in libcr X, No. 4, folio 2l8, Of the land
records of Fairfax county, conveying to the un-
dersigncd, MS trustee, q tract Of land, in said
county, near the village Of Accotink, in trust, to
secure a note in said deed described, for the sum
Of 81, 4l5. 20, ] will sell, by public auction, in
front Of the Mansion House Hotel, in the city of
Alexandria, ut II o'clock m, on SATURDAY
the Sd day of February, 1872, the said TRACT
OF LAND in the said deed mentioned, contain
ing lU3 acres, md for 81 more particular descrlp-
ton Of which reference is hereby made to the
said deed.
Terms so much Of the purchase money to be
paid in cash rs will be sufficient to pay tue
amount due on said note, the expenses OF SAFE,
taxes and other costs, and the residue thereof on
the first day Of October, 1872; the deferred pay
mcnt to be secured by deed of trust on the lana.
" II. o. CLAUGuTON,
o On o,s Trustee.
re- The above sale is postponed till SAIUk-
feb $-eots il. o. CLAUGHTON, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03
Nv Greer a. Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
ID Corporation Court for the city of Alexan-
dria, Va, rendered Mt the October term, 1871, of
said Court, in the suit of james B. Williamson
vs.. George Davis ct ais, the undersigned, COM
missioner, appointed by the said decree, will ex-
pose to sale, BY public auction, in front OF the
Mansion House, Alexandria, Va, on SATUR-
DAY, the Sd day Of February, 1872, at II m,
the HOUSE and LOT, No. lS7 Cameron UIsssss11
street, Alexandria, Va, ut present occu- DEL
pied by George Davis.
Terms: One tenth Of the purchase money in
cash, and the residue in three equal payments ut
SIX. twelve and eighteen months from the day OF
sale, with interest; the deferred payments to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser, with APP
proved security, and the retention OF the title to
The property until they are paid.
CHARLES E. STUART,
ian 1o-o,ts COmm'r. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03
By L.. ID. Harrison, AuctiOneer.

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF A VALUABLE
j. BRICK BUILDING IN ALEXANDRIA,
VA.--Bv virtue off, deed Of trust executed by
Mary Rcinmuth to the undersigned, trustee, on
the 7th day of October, 1870, and recorded in
liber No. ], page 10, OF the land records Of the
city of AIcxandria, | shall sell, on WEDSEsDAY,
the It'll day of February, 1872, at Il o'clock M,
in front OF the Mansion House, Alexandra, Va,
II two-story BRICK BUILDING, situated saEs
on the north side of Duke street, between Ell
Patrick and Henry streets, very near the u, a..
Il NJ. and the a. " +. X. K. dcpots, being the
house formerly occupied rs Il bakery by Mary
Rcinnuth, and now occupied by Patrick U Neil.
Only the house is to be sold, with the priv
lege Of removing the same-such being the prop
erty conveyed in said deed, and which was
granted to sad Mary Rrinmuth by the former
owners OF the lot upon which said tenement
stands.
Terms: Onr-lourth cash, and the residue in
three equal ~in>talinents, 1T SIX, twelve andelght-
cen months, with interest, secured by the notes
Of the purchaser, with approved security:
q. &. WIllTTLESEI.
;,n 11-1,wf. Trustee,
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i'm ll-1awtS

rFRUSTETS SALE.-Undcr authority of q
i. deed of trust from Joseph NJ. Wood and
wife, dated May IS, 1868, duly recorded in Fair
fax county, Virginia, ! will sell, at public anc-
ton, on the premises, ut II o'clock m, Of WE'D
NESDAY, the It'll day Of February, 1877, ONE
HUNDRED 70-lW ACRES OF LAND in said
county, part of the original '~'IIollin HALF es-
t,te, about four miles below Alexandria, on the
Alcxandrin, Mount Vernon and Accotink turn
pike road, beginning ut u stake and stone on the
north side OF said turnpike, on Charles Bnllen:
". Is ch. 10 links, to a stake in Hcndcrson's
line. on the south edge OF tho turnpike; thence
with Henderson 5. lY' 81 +. 81 ch. to a stake,
corner to Henderson, Moore and Snowden, ut
the intersection of the bitches; thence with Snow
dcn's line n. $50 +. ch. % links to a stake, cor
ner to Gibbs; thence with his land n. l9' 81
W, 81 ch. 50 links t. the beginning.
Terms cash. 5. FERGUSON BEACH,
inn 1-nIs TRUSTEE.
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Casanova p. o., Fauquicr CO., Va,
GALE OF VALUABLE Land.

a. -
By virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court Of
Fair!ax county, rendered at its June term, 1870,
in the cause o. T. Mccarthy rs. Edward Scan
Ion, the undersigned, commissioner, will sell, on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of February, 1877,
Court day, in front OF the Court House door OF
Fairfax county, ut II o'clock m, the valuable
TRACT OF LAND now iarrncd by Tim.
O'Conncr, and near the land whcrc"n he resides,
containing ll5 acres, with line improvements,
and we'll wooded and watcred, with Il fine young
orchard, and being very valuable lald-the same
living east Of the Bra,!d"ck road, one half Il mile
south of Anandalc. on the Little River Turn
pike, and II mite and II half from Springfield sta
lion. on the o.. a. Il NJ. Il. X.
Terms: Ten per cent 10 be paid down aS a de
post: the residue in L, - and Is months, with
interest, to be secured by bond, with good Sc
curiry: the title tn BE- retained until the purchase
money is paid, and the cash payment 10 be for
tritcd, and the lard rc:old ut the risk Of The pur-
chaser should he fail u comply.
VI. DULANI BALL,
Surviving Commissioner.
Fairfax county. jan 2;-lawtS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

RIVER NEws.-The liver still continues COM
plctcly blockaded to every thing but the Aqua
Greek line of steamers, and it now only runs
Que boat a day. The steamers f. {. Knight
and Utility, the former from New York and
the latter from Norwich, bound up, rcuain at
Quantico, and the schooners Charlie and Nellie
and Annie Jones, which sailed last week, are
ice bound at Indian Head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Relief Com
mittee of the Y. NJ. c. A. gratefully acknowl-
edge the receipt of the following since January
30th: From NJ, So; a lady per Mr.. s.. S.;
from a member Of st. Paul Church. -: from
X, IS; Mr.. +. j., 50: H.. H.. 50; j. +, 81;
also a lot potatoes, from S. bundle Of clothing
from d. and a lot Of groceries irom a lady of St.
Paul's Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

HE SPEECHES at the Banquet of the Com
mereial Exchange were appropriate, short and
animated. Many good points were made by
the speakers, and the audience appeared TO he
quite as enthusiastic as the speakers, thought as
Col; MI. Ballrcmnk KID, t was evident from the
difficulty experienced in hearing, that the archi-
tect of the building had wisely built it with a
view to ,coJT and not to taH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

THE RELIEF Hook AND LADDER COMPANY
met last night, and after admitting several new
members, a committee was appointed to make
arrangements for the proposed parade on the
22d of February, and al iourncd to meet next
Friday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

Police REPORT. There were no cases Of
criminal character at the Mayor or at either
Of the Magistrates offices this morning.
NIGuT REPoRT-Night cold and cloudy, aud
the snow which commenced falling about ten
o'clock continued all night long. There were
no disturbances nor any arrest. Two Iodsers
were at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

BAD NEws.--Captain Thomas W. Beard. tot
Piscataway, reports that while on his way to
this city, yesterday, he saw a ground hog
'skontiug'' across the road. Bad weather for
six more long weeks according to the Old say
inc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

RUNNING SrocK.-Three beautiful passcn-
ger cars for the Jacksonville, Pensacola and
Mobile Railroad passed through this city, this
morning, via the O.. 4 & NJ. r. f., and Il
Tightening engine for the \. & L. r. K. ar
rived here to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

SrRvEYING.-The Senate Committee on me
District has decided to report tavG1ab'y the
bill. which has already passed the House, 10
provide for the survey of the harbor and river
from the Auacostia bridge on the Eastern
Branch to Georgetown, with an amendment
adding the superintendent of the coast survey
to the board to make the examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

EOR SALE AT AUCTION.-On MON
Il DAY, February 18th. lS72, at II o'clock m,
| will nfirr for sale IN front Of the premises that de-
sirablr THREE STORY BRICK STO + Hin
AND DWELLING, No III King street, a#l#
now occupied by Henry Bangle rs q Confec-
tionary ard Baking establishment. The Store
Room is suitable for any retail business, and
can be used separate from the other part, if de-
sired. The dwelling Is large and commodious,
having nine rooms with kitchen; the lot has a
depth Of about 100 feet, opening on a 20 feet
alley. On the lot adjoining is also a substantial
brick building with Il Bake Oven attached and
other convcnicnces.
No. 9. THREE BUILDING LOTS on the
cast side of Payne street, beginning ll0 feet,
north of King street. each lot fronting y feet on
Payne and running back rs feet parallel with
King street.
No. 3. LOTS on thcsouth side of Came
ron, beginning III! feet west Of Henry, each lot
fronting 20 feet on Cameron; on these lots are
ground rent.
No. d. ONE BUILDING LOT on the west
side of Water street, feet from Princess
street, fronting 800 feet Oh Water, running west
l23 feet. This lot is very near the depot of the
w. e O.. L. r., and adioins McLean's lot.
No. s. THREE STORY BRICK STORE,
%. Al! King street, good cellar; lot 80 feet deep
No. S,5'y 6. TuREEsToRY BRICKsTORE,No No.
Il King street, good cellar, lot 80 feet deep to
"'' No. :. THREE s%ToRYBRICK STORE. No.
SO King st., good cellar; lot 80 feet deep to alley.
Also,
No. 8. THREESTQRYsLATE RooFFIRE
PROOF WAREHOUSE on north side Of alley
in the rear of No. 5. Has cellar also.
No. 9. A BUILDING LOT adjoining No. 5
on the east in rear of No. &.
Terms: For Nos. l, !, 3, i, one-third cash on
day of sale. remainder, equal payments at 4, O.,
and II months, approved notes, bearing 8 per ct.
interest; for Nos. 5, 6, !, 8. 8, one-quarter cash
on day of sale, remainder, equal payment l., z,
and 3 years; approved notes bearing s per ct
interest: title retained until last payments are
made; purchasers will pay all expenses of con-
veyanclng.
Clear and indisputable titles will be given.
JAMES P. SMITH.
| have ut private sale - BUILDING LOTS
on Patrick street, between Princess and Oronoco
streets. fronting each 80 feet, with a depth OF
1924 feet. feb 3-dts
Gs- ST.. JOSEPH AND DENVER
City RAILROAD COMPANY,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE, No. 81 NAsSAUST.,
New YORK, February |, 1872.
The Coupons and registered interest due Feb
rinry II, 1872, on the First Mortgage Eight per
Cent. p. r. Gold Bonds Il; d. and the Eight
yer Cent. 6 y. C. Gold FIRST Mortl age SINKING
Fund Land Grant Bonds, CIV. d. of the st.
Joseph and Denver City Railroad Company,
will be paid at the Office of the Farmers Loan
and Trust Company of the City of New York,
upon presentation and demand on and after that
date. Free of Tax.
FRANCIS A. COFFIN,
Asst Treasurer,
feb 3-d2w st. J. n. d. G. r. r. Co.
VANNED GOODS of AL Kinds are selling
~ cheap at l47 King street.
feb w. F. BROOKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

THE SToRM.-Last night about 10 O'Clock,
the wind rose, and a snow storm commenced
which lasted all night, and covered the earth
with snow to the depth Of a foot, This morn
ing there was a fall Of hail and sleet. To-day
the inclemency OF the weather has interfered
with out Of door business. 1t was mucn more
comfortable to be in the house than on the
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03
PUBLIC School ExAMINATloN.-The publi

PUBLIC SCHOOL ExAMINATloN.-The public
funds being exhausted, all the schools in Ar
lington District, in the County Of Alexandria,
were closed yesterday, there being a public eX-
animation in each. At Arlington School, No.2.
(colored) at Freedmeu's Village, the examiners
were Me~srs. Geo. R. Adams. Harvey Bailey,
and G. B. Wibert, District Trustees, assisted
BY Geo. c. Rounds, esq, of Manassas, Chair
man of Trustees in that district, and Supervisor
Smith of Arlington Township. The result was
so gratifying to the trustees that their Chair
man offered to pay Mr.. Rounds the expenses
to Arlington Of any picked pupils from his fine
colored school at Manassas upon which he pri-
ded himself, if they could excel those at Ar
hngton.
At Columbia School, No. l, Arlington Cen
tire. (white) the examination was conducted by
Superintendent Carue aud Mr.. Rounds, and a
handsome writing desk, given by the teacher
as a prize for the greatest proficiency in Arith-
metic. Grammar, and Geography, was awarded
by them to Homer l.. Reed.
When our reporter left, the trustees were
about starting for Balls Cross Roads: to ex'
anime Walker School, No. 3, (white) where a
very fine examination was expected.
The failure III funds is said to be OWING to
the school tax having been levied on the old
assessment, when in making up the estimates
they were calculated on the basis OF the new
one, which is far higher.
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u. NJ. c. A. NIGHT SCHOOL,
REPORT FOR THE WEEK.

Monday night, 2 teachers, A scholars; Tues
day, 3 teachers, AZ scholars; Wednesday, l teach
er, Is scholars; Thursday, l teacher, So Scholars;
Der Of teachers 2; average of scholars 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

EGYPTIAN ANTIQrITEs.-Iroi Gu$tayus
Scyffarth delivered an able lecture upon Egypt
ian Antiquities at Sarcpta Hall last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

OYSTERS. The supply OF oysters Al tie
dock has become completely exhausted. but
the oyster dealers arc in daily receipt Of large
supplies from ANNAPOLIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-02-03

\ DESERVED compliment was paid BY D. l..
Smoot, esq, in his remarks ut the Exchange
Banquet, TO Mr.. Wadhcy, the Chief MacI:!Di,t
at the Orange 4 Alexandria Depot.