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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22
Local BreVities.

A luna rainbow was visible this morning.
The longest days Of the year were the SIX
just passed. - .s ..a
Mt Olivet Chapel, near Bush Hill, will be
conseerated by Bishop Johns, tomorrow.
"Viator' in our next. Also; Letter from
Lowell.
The steamer Alice carried o large excursion
party from Washington to Glymont, this morn
ing. l'.:' ! . .,.','
It was Mr.. Selig Blondheim, and not old MIR.
Gentzberger, for abusing whom, the colored
boy Charles Howard, was arrested yesterday.
The weather has been very warm for the last
two days. To-day it was cloudy, but sultry
The thermometer, at noon, stood at ST.
A thunder storm prevailed in Prince George s
county, opposite this city, about halt-past SIX
o clock this morning
The two new buildings OF Messrs Risheill y
HODGE, on Washington street, were topped
off, this evening with the usual ceremonies.
The closing exercises of the Episcopal High
School, of the session Of lS7l-72, will take
place on Wednesday afternoon next, Goth inst,
at o clock p. m.
The residents of Princess street. near Union,
complain greatly Of the disorderly conduct Of
those who live in or frequent what is known as
Devils Row"
A valuable horse belonging to Mr.. S. Bar
bour which had been hired to Mr.. Lee Grimes,
both of this city, died suddenly at Chantllly a
day or two ago shortly after re.ching there.
Persons on the steamer Express witnessed
about twelve clock last night, what they sup
posed was the destruction, by fire, of farm
house near Glymont
A mule fell overheard at the wharves Of the
Hampshire aud Baltimore Coal Company, this
morning, and the efforts to rescue him, which
were successful, attracted large crowd OF
idlers.
There is no occasion for the fear expressed
by several persons that the steamer Arrow will
prove too small for the large Excursion Of the
Baptist Sunday School next Tuesday. One of
the committee received message from Capt
Holling>hcad this morning saying. that few
evenings ago he carried five hundred men (Old
Fellows) from Washington 10 .GlymoDt, max
ing splendid time on the trip.
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.aUCTION Stiles.
Ry Green e. Wise,

rReal Estate Agents and Auctloneers.J
v,RfISTEES SALE-By virtue OF the 1 pro
visions ola deed of trust executed ID by WI
liam Bushby and wife, dated On the Slst day oc OF
December 1870 of record in the CLERKS f s,e onGe
9th Sess sst ~ oio 20 s endsssg
s " Sa House in the city of Alexandris VA on
SATURDAY, the 9Th day Of J4Iy, iSI2 6T 2. u
o'clock m. all that TENEMESId ano h0 Ia
in the sa 10 P eeea St
the Stone Bridge and King street in the ssl %
citv of Alexandria, in front on Peyton street 81
! FEET and in depth 100 feet.
Sarms Of sale, cash Stamps and Conveyance
he cost of the purchaser
GEORGE II. MARKELL,
49, JOSEPH BRODERS,
ns a. LESLEY MAKELEY,
.-.. Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

MANUFACTURING PROSPECTS, response
to letter from gentleman in this city, calling
the attention of an extensive manufacturer 10
tho north to the advantages OF Alexandria as
= manufacturing site, letter has been received
from which the following extract is made:
"Whi!e such companies as this must stay
where they are, new companies can be formed
and will be at just such Localities as you mention
If men will be content to begin small, walt pa
panies will grow up near you in half the time 1t
would take them to mature here.
"The writer agrees with you that the good
time for Virginia is near at hand AL! the strikes
and troubles abroad, all herumors ofdminishe
snnnles ofraw material-:n England especially
the central position of the United States the
cheap lands, cheap water power, cheap coai,
abundant ores-all these indicate that Inc me, tne
is not far distant when capital and men VIII now
in upon You, and your valleys will be full OF the
hum of busy industry"
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ICONSu-NICATED.

CuERRIEs-I was more than surprised by
the splendid specimen of unusually large and
luscious cherries brought to my Office yesterday
by my old friend and fellow citizen, Major II.
G. Williams. of Fairfax county, near Vienna
Station As matter of interest and advantage
to the public would be glad if Major Williams
would furnish the fruit growers with an account
of his method of cullivating this magnificent
fruit, and his views with reference to the most
profitable method Of employing the lands in
this vicinity ~
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Cuhan Affairs.

MADRID, June 22.--Gen. Cordoba, Minis
ter of War. has telegraphed to the Governor
General of Cuba that the object OF che Govern
ment in its policy towards that Island IS to
maintain the integrity of its territory and to
secure the triumph of the Spanish flag. The
war as soou as possible and to completely re-
store peace throughout the entire Island.
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Weather Report.
OFFICE CHEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
M. cu1Nc,rnN lime % Id
WAR DEPARTMENT,

OFFICE Grief SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON, June %, 10 a. N.
Probabilities. diminishing pressure, caster
ly to southerly winds and partially cloudy wealth
er for the Northwest aud gradually extend east
ward over the Upper Lake region and to the
Tower Ohio valley. Clear and partially cloudy
weather will continue over the New England
and Middle States with light to fresh north.
eastcrly to northwesterly winds. Clear and
partially cloudy weather for the Southern
States with light to fresh easter y 10 northerly
winds, and with possibly areas of rain over the
Gulf and Southern portion of South Atlantic
coasts. Failing temperature for East and Mid
die Atlantic coasts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

COMMENCEMENT OF ST.. JoHNs ACADEMY.
The thlrty-third annual commencement OF
St, Johns Academy takes place at Sarcpta
Hall on Monday afternoon at O'Clock, and,
on account of the limited size Of the hall, ad
mission will be by tickets, of which a certain
number has been assigned to each student The
exercises will consist Of original addresses 6y
the graduates, as follows: Clarence +, French
Alexandria, Va ,Salutatory Leonard hlarburTy,
Alexandria, Va, The Fashions; James H.
Clements, Charles County, Md, Eiumbugs
VIM. NJ Baggott, Richmond, Va, Faled!ctory
The address before the Patrick Henry society
will be delivered by F. Marcellus Cox, of
Charles county, Md, graduate Of 1869. The
Society of Old Students will meet at the Ac-
adamy at 81 p. m. Members not otherwise
provided can Obtain tickets to the commence
meut exercises from the Recording Secretary,
Mr. Henry J. Nevett or from the principal
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BEHOLD the Capital repIete With stirring
events, and important news, Will be 1ounu al
J. Il. Cox's alexandria News Depot nor.n-
west corner of King and Pitt streets'on 20 NOR,
row, also delivered by the week or monIn, ,ni
and Herald.
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FOR EVERYBODY.

We ha~ this day received full line OF
Nine DEMORESTS PATTERNS.
and as we have accepted the agency tor TINS CITY
for them, we will at all times nave on nam
romnlete assortment of the various styles and
sizes. Catalogues sent on application: ANY
Pattern will be sent by mail on receipt of price,
hostage paid. Subscriptions received for Nine.
fncm1rest's Monthly Magazine. Yearly $500,
With beautiful Chrome as premium t. each
;e Ig WILMER s SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

PRoDUcE RECEIPTS. following were
the receipts blythe o., A. & NJ. r. L. tor this
week Wheat ITO bushels, rye, 80, oats TO-
clover seed / bag, mill otfal 100 bushels, -four
$03 bbls, butter 81 6rkins eggs Is bbs and
boxes, bacon 2es lbs, lime 100 bbls, stoneware
20 pieces, fruit baskets and boxes, vinegar
Dbl, whiskey Dbl, sheep skins bales and l6l
skins, tobacco IA boxes, tallow 325 lbs, wool 81
sacks, hides IS bundles fish 10 bbls, fowls l
coops, wood 81 cords leather % rolls. bark Is
cords, calves As, furniture packages, lumber
$1,000 feet, cattle, sheep and other stock ~
cars, sand car, spokes car.
During the sane an PerIo'R the 'olC Wheat EIi S
bushels, corn 90 meal 80, butter 81 bbls and
kegs, eggs 26 bbls and boxes, fowls IA coops'
Wool 10 bales, sumac y bags, hides bundles,
cheese boxes, calves 60 head, milk 40 gal
Ions, wood cars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

THE MARKET, this morning, was well sup
piled. No changes in the prices Of fresh meats.
Green peas 40 cts. per peck; snap, beans, do;
new notatoes 45a5O cts per peck; beets 4aS cts;
per bunch; cymlins 80 cts per doz; onions za'
cts. per bunch; abundance of cherries, olaeE
berries and raspberries- latter at II to y 10
cts. per quart. Butter fresh 25a4o cts per TO-
Eggs 2Oa25 cts per doZ
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NJ O T l G Z
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

At all fires that may occur in this city on and
after the 10Th instant, ropes will be used to de-
signate the limits Of the foreground, and no one
will be allowed to remain within those limits
except they have Cd freman's uniform or
badge. ,.:-
The police will be instructed to enforce this
order, and it is hoped that the citizens will OBJ
serve it cheerlully.
The owners of property within the fire district
will be excepted from the operation of this order.
EDWARD S. LEADBEATER:
10 13-1w Chief Engineer Fire Dept
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

e2l-eots .rOTHING from
RvIn HarriSon Establishment
-. 8, a, com
LNGTENSlVE SALE Of CL Iun,
II the celebrated Pswnbroker's Is. .u''It
mencing THIS THURSDAY NIGHT,
20, at I O'Clock, and continued day and nigh,
DISPOSED of a large lot of CLOTHING, consist
ing of COATS, PANTS and VESTS, of all de-
scriptions to be sold without reserve. ie O-3t@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

YoUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The open air prayer meeting of this Assocla-
t;on will commence tomorrow evening. 25d
inst, at the corner of King and ST. Asaph
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

DAWLEY SPRINGS,
h Eleven Miles from Harrlscnl urg,
In Rockingham county, Va,
This celebrated Watering Place will be open
for visitors on the lst of June, 1872, under the
management of JOS. n. WOODWARD, Esq.
The water of these Springs is the strongest
Chaly bca' in the United States, and is peculiar
ly efficient in the diseases of females, while Us q
Tonic its virtues are unsurpassed.
ACCOMMODATIONS STRICTLY FlRoI-
CLASS
Visitors leaving Baltimore or Washington BY
the early morning train arrive at the Springs to
tea.
RATES OF BOARD: Per day, 81. 50; per week,
SIS per month, $50 Children under IL years
of are and servants half price A B. TRICK,
Pres Board of Directors
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BUILDERS HARDWARE, AZ ~ KING


RU1LDEKS HAKDWAkE, 81 % hIN'
D ST, ALEXA., VA.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON s. SON keep on
hand large and well assorted stock of goods in
their line, to which they invite the attention OF
purchasers. Orders will be received and exc
cuted Tor Bronze and Silvered Glass Trimmings
such as are not usually kept in stock and prices
In any other city. They ask especial attention
to this notice, as some of our mechanics who are
drawing their support from the citizens of Alex
andria are operating against our home market
in that line, and paying more for the same goods
than they can be sold for by any hard ware deal.
er in this city. A trial is asked, at IS King st.
n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

Coal sH1pMENTs.- The shipments OF Gum
berland coal from this port for the week end,
ing today were as follows: America, e;a Goa
Company 1858 tons; j. 7. Agnew 2,9l2 tons'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

PYE's LANplNG.-The Port Tobacco lines
says I'VE understand that MIR. George II.
St. Clair, who has recently purchased this
property, which is situated on the Potomac
river, near Glymont, has thoroughly repaired
the wharf and made it one OF the most SUB
stautial structures of the kind on the river
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Rawlcy Springs, my 23-lm
rARLIN'S SPR1N 6 S

This popular and convenient summer resort
has been but in thorough order, and mas been
greatly improved in various ways for the ac-
comm dation of the public.
Excursion patie will be entertained upon
the most favorable terms Apply to coon j.
CREIGHTON, Alexandria, Va, or ROBERT
BALL, It'll street, Washington, ID. Q. my 10
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nv Green e. Wise.

[Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
GALE OF NEW AND VALUABLE FUR
y NITURE.-As administrator of the estate
of G. G. Brown, deceased7d shall sell At public
auction, at his late residence, No. 1878. Washing
ton street, on FRIDAY, the 18th Of June, sale
commencing at 10 o'clock a: m, the HOUSE
HOLD and KITCHEN FURNITURE be-
longing to sid estate comprising 1 other
ble-top Tables and Wash-stand; Marble-top
Sideboard; Walnut Wardrobes; Sofas Chairs;
Beds; Table Ware; Glass Ware; Silver Ware;
handsome Chrome Pictures; Vases; Carpets;
Linen, &C. All of the furniture offered is new,
the house having been completely furnished
within the last year.
Also, ten shares ALIEN. G. B. A. STOCK;
five shares ALEX. ms. co. STOCK, and two
~ = LINDEN KENT,
je 1S-ts Admir-. of c. G. Brown. decd.
DUBLIC SALE-By virtue of decree of the
L Circuit Court of Prince William county,
enterei on the 18th day of May, 1859 in suit
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 Court day, at public auction, to the hish,
GELS OF LAND, to wit:
A TRACT of 243 acres ard Is poles, being
part of the Bristoe Station tract, binding on the
Brstoe and Haymarket road.
Alsothe tract knt wn rs the GROSS PLACE,
continuing IS acres Of arabic land, lying on the
south side of the Haymarket and Brentsvllle
road, within II miles Of Bristoe Station.
Also TRACT of TAI acres, situated between
the Hayrnarket road and Broad Run, about one
mile from Bristoe station, AMI covered with
young growth of wood
Also u tract of SO acres known as the PARK
LOT" situated on the Greenwich road, about
one-half mile from Bristoe Station, all in wood.
Also an UNDIVIDED HALF OF A TRACT
of 24U acres, situated on the Greenwich road,
about two miles from Bristoe; all arabic land.
Terms: One fourth C 'sh, and the residue on
credit of one, two and three years. with interest
from date; the purchaser to give bond, with So
curity, and the title to ne retained Till the last
payment is made, subject to be resod at the pur-
chaser'S risk. A. NlCOL,
VIM H. PAYNE,
Pr. VIM. CO., ie l-eots Commissioners.
T AND SALE-By virtue of deed OF trust,
- executed to me by VIM. Fitzhugh on the
day of October, 1857, and which is recorded in
the Clerks Office Of Prince William County
Court, in liber =, No. "a, folio 179, 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, a VALUABLE
PIECE OF WOODLAND, containing seven
ty-two acres. lying near thu Brentown Meeting
House. Terms cash.
EPPA HUNTON, Trustee.
Prince VIM. CO.. je3-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

WASHINGTON DOMESTIC MARKET.-Mr b.
Garfield, agent for the Piedmont Milk and
Produce Company, makes report of the whole
sale market in Washington, and quotes as FOL
lows Market we'll supplied with produce.
Strawberries l5a20 cts. per quart; cherries "a
y: gooseberries 5aS; dewberries lOal5; milk
20 cts. per gallon; cream 3oa7o; butter (prrlnt)
2S - IS per h.; butter (packed) l5a25; cooking
butler 10 cts; eggs 20 cts. per doz;;, chickens
3as5 ner doz,: new potatoes Sc per Dbl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

NIaur REPORT. Might cloudy and Waim'
There were no distur Dances, no arrests, nor any
prisoners at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

EXCURSIONS.
OUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.

CUNDAY SCHOOL EAU N''ol''
~ The BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL will
make their Excursion to VAIL
AZ AIRS q A L L d u IL
On Tuesday,June 2ath. -. g ~
70 and 25 cts. Boats leave az d, ~,
m. For further particulars ap p
Tickets. NJ q. Willis. Je 10 Nv
1920 and p m PyCU SION
to w. B. Price o. q
MOON I1e h
OF THE 10, NO. l
RELIEF HOOK AND LADDERL> .
TO GLYMONT,
MONDAY EVENING, JUNE "a, 49,.
The steamer CITY OF ALEXANDRIA has
been chartered, and will leave her wharf foot OF
King street at half past seven o'clock.
PISTORIOS Celebrated STRING BAND
has been engaged for the occasion.
Master IF Ceremonies j. M. STEUART
Floor Manager-R. NJ. LATHAM.
Committee Of arrangements.
Geo, B Carlin, MI G. Willis,
JAS. E. Green, JOS w. White,
Geo. A. Mushback.
Gentleman aud Lady, 81; ladys ticket 81 cts.
je IA It'd
~N-, The fine, iron sde-wheel steamer |
E=ssaa.az.5s ALICE
has been rcpainted and fixed up for EACUR-
SION PARTIES Parties wishing to charter
the boat will do well by applying to E. D. |
LAMBERT, Is Union wharf, or to CAPTAIN |
JOS. d. DAWES, on board je 5-5m
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Refreshing Drinks.

For fine refreshing drink call at
M. RUBENs,
No. s North Fairfax street,
where, owing to the large quantity sold, you
will find constantly r. Portners and Philadel--
phiu Lager Beer of the right temperature and
Ill other kinds of the best cool and refreshing
beverages to be found anywhere. my l-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

EXCURSION The excursion of the Sunday
Schools of the NJ f. Church, South, and the
Second Presbyterian Church. to Marshall Hall
aud Glymout, yesterday, was one Of the largest
and most agreeable that ever left this city.
The moonlight excursion, under the same
auspices, was also numerously attended. The
boat returned about midnight, and to those on
the wharf here waiting for her, the sight OF
the sky-rockets and fireworks sent up by those
on board was beautiful. The string band played
Rory Whore, Wearing of the Green, and,
Lanuigban's ball. on the way up the river, ana
would have played ST. Patrick's Day in the
Morning, had the trip been little longer. At
Marshall Hall the festivities were somewhat
marred by two accidents, one to Mrs. William
Domain, who received a severe tall, and one to
Miss Murray, who was struck on the face by the
seat of swing. II f2
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The Markets.

New York, June 22.-Stocks dull. Gold
weak at l3s. Money easy at 4. Va. Gs "A;
new So Flour quiet. Wheat unchanged. Corn
quiet and unchanged.
BALTIMORE, June 22.-Va. skies, consoli-
dated, SIS. w. Vas l6!. Cotton quiet. but
firm; low middlings 25. Flour in improved de-
mand; market flvors buyers. Wheat dull;
Pennsylvania 100; Western l90a2OO. White
Southern corn quiet stock scarce at u.s. yellow
Southern quiet at &c; mixed Western dull and
nominal at 65a66. Oats dull; Western mixed
45a46. Rye quiet but firm at lOoalO5.
TORDAN'S WHITESULPHURSP
u Frederick county, Va.
Twcnty-seren miles from Harper's Ferry, and
o1ly one-and-a-half miles from Stephenson $
Depot p o., a point on the Harper's Ferry and
Winchester Railroad, five miles from Win
chester.
This well-known and popular resort is now
open for the reception of guests.
RATES OF CHARGES.
Board per day % W
week. II oO
mOnth........................... OO w
Children and colored servants half price;
white servants three-fourths price, or according
to accommodations furnished.
Telegraphic communication with all parts OF
the country. A good LIVERY on the prem
Uses. Prof HUGHES FINE BAND OF MU-
SIC will be in attendance. Billiards, Bowling
Alley, Swings, &c. 80,
Masquerade and Fancy Balls will be gwen
frequently during the season.
Pamphlets for distribution.
JORDAN s. CO., Proprietors.
f. G. JORDAN, Owner and Manager.
Frederck CO. Va ic 22-eo2m
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ST.H.HER RESORTS.
SPRINGS,
BATH COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

This delightful So MINER RESORT has been
much improved, ard will be
OPENED JUNE 18th.
Pamrhlpts and full information to be had OF
Messrs. Wheat s. Anderson, Baltimore; Janney
& Co., Alexandria, or of the Proprietors.
EUBANK, REYNOLDS & CO., Props.
Roth county ia Him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

KETTLES, Enamelled
Rail Metal and Brass, of assorted sizes, tor
solo hv J, T. CREIGHTON q son,
Sa;e ~ ~ SO King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-22

New BooKs.-Get Thee Behind Me, Sa
tan is the title of Olive Logan's new book, just
published It's subject is the Woman Question
Which IS discussed in all its bearings, and IN
that vigorous fashion whichsis: associated with
that lady's tongue and pen, Marriage, divorce
free love, the servant girl question, employment!
for women, DRESS maternity, etc., are treated
in lively manner Received and tor sale al
Geo. E. French's book store.
Harper's Magazine for. July, Handsomely
illustrated, with an interesting miscellany ano
many excellent articles, received aud for sale al
MIR. Frenchs book store. 80:
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CIRCUIT CoURr-Judge Keith rresadi"g.-
Faunce VS. A. s. F. r. R. Co.; in case; plea o.
non assumpsit Withdrawn by defendant, de-
murrer to declaration filed and joinder and de-
murrer argued and sustained; leave given tc
amend declaration; amended declaration hied
defendant pleaded not guilty; two special pleas
filed and leave granted plaintiff to reply within
sixty days; continued for plaintiff,
Hunters administrator VS.. b. w. Hunter; 10
covenant; defendant pleaded covenants per
formed covenants not broken and leave to de,
PENDANT to plead specially by next term ano
continued. :.
Morse VS.. A. & E. r. t. Co; continued.
The usual allowances to jurors were maue'
and the Court adjourned till Court IN course.