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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07
The Indians.

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept 6.-Gcneral Morrow
tclegraphs Superintendent Dodge from Spring
City that number of Indian Chiefs and their
people have agreed to meet him in council
lie says IL have reason to hope that my
campaign will result in driving out the hostile
Indians and giving peace to this sorcly dis
tresscd valley" The Indian agent represents
to General Morrow that if the Indians will sur
render the stolen property and go upon the
Utnah reservation he will subsist them for
year. 1t is asserted positively by persons who
claim to have seen it that certain person IN
this territory has lariat, or rope used in teth
ering horses, made from the hair of women
slaug htcrcd at Mountain Meadows An effort
will be made by the citizens to get possession
of II
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FUTURE M US.

10y VIRTUE of decree of the Circuit Court
ID of Prince William county, pronounced on
the llth day of October, 1871, in the chancery
suit of Chapman VS.. Norville, shall otler for
Court House of said county, on MONDAY, the
VALUABLE TRACT OF LAND, lying near
Dumfrics, and adjoining the lands Of Jas. Pur
CELL Sandy Dowell and others, upon the fol-
lowing
Terms to wit: Cash enough to pay the costs
annual payments, bearing interest from the day
of sale; the purchaser giving bond, with APP
proved personal security, for the deferred pay
ments and the title to be retained and the land
subject to resale in case the purchaser shall fail
to make the deferred payments.
EPPA HUNTON, Comm'r.
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COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Sept. THE marEd
Cor Wheat is unchanged offerings of 237 bush
OILS white and 3005 Of red, with sales of the for
mer at l67 and 172 for prime, and of the latter at
$50, 155 and lG0 for fair to good, and l65 and l6o
for prime. Corn is active, at u further advance;
offerings of g. bushels white, TIA of mixed and
so of yellow with sales of white at II, mixed at
rs and yellow at 49, Sales of Rye at 49, with
offerings of 81 bushels Oats are steady; offer
ings of 80 bushels, with sales Of damaged at 10.
RECEIPTS OF PRoDUCE.-The following are
week ending to-day Corn 25lG bushels, wheat
l06OO rye $50, oats 800, potatoes %, corn meal
10, onions g. sumac 2472 sacks, hops bales
tobacco III boxes, hay AZ bales, broom corn
bales, fowls IL coops, butter 4O irklns and jars,
eggs 26 bbls and boxes flour 494 bbls, apples 10
bbls, cider bbls wool cks, leather "A rolls
dry goods IL boxes and trunks, stone ware llO
pieces, bark cords, lime 100 bbls, dried fruit 5
bbls, broolns 81 bundles, whiskey Dbl, mineral
water box, wood 10 cords hides % bundles,
sundrios IS boxes, rags 2770 lbs calves Al, aheep
skins bales, iron and bones lO,220 lbs lumber
34,524 feet, oak lumber 1000 #, wagons 2, cattle
10 cars, stock car, cattle and sheep car, cattle
and hogs car, slate 2 cars.
The following were the receipts by the w. 3
o. r. 4. during the same period: Wheat 2OoO
bushels, corn 1892, oats l28, potatoes ll9, flour
20 bbls, vinegar bbls, whiskey Dbl, butter II
bbls and kegs, eggs 81 bbls and boxes, cabbage
bbls, fruit 100 bbls and boxes, cheese 20 boxes,
tomatoes boxes, honey boxes, grapes4 boxes,
rags % bags hay 81 bales, fowls 80 coops, calves
as old iron and bones 1901 lbs, sumac 9l45 lbs,
wood cars, milk 60 gallons
Coal SHIPMENTs.-The shipments of Cum
berund coal from this port for the week ending
to-day were as follows:
American Coal Co........."............. s. 72O tons
J. P. Agncw. ................::.....:..... lI9
Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co... 20IO "
Total ................1190 800
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07

MUIR'S HALL.-It was announced some days
ago that another story was to be added to the
building known as Muir's Hall, and that for
that purpose the roof of that building had been
moved, but the work has been suspended.
Superintendent OF Police Clifford having been
Informed that the east wall Of that building was
in IN unsafe condition had it inspected BY
Mcssrs. Joseph Hopkins, John Lambdin, W.:
H. Mcknight and Elihu Stanton, who reported
that his information was correct, and that the
unsafe wall ought to be pulled down.
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lnEnrSaD,S EYES.

BosroN, Sept. 7--Joseph Jefferson has
again been obliged to leave the stage on ac-
count Of his eyes and his engagements in towns
in this vicinity have been cancelled.
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n. Z. TRIST. p. VI.

nN-A NEW BRAND.-Mr. r. NJ. Lawson,
Cameron street, Alexandria, Va, has taken the
agency of brand Of Whiskey called "B-SE-
LEcr" 1t is superior article, and is sold at a
very moderate price. DR.. j. B. M.Csw, late
Professor of Chemistry, Medical College Of Vir-
ginia, has analysed it, and pronounccs it per-
fectly pure, and recommends its use for family
and medicinal purposes. We advise our patrons
to try it. as we can vouch orits superior quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07

Property SALEs.-Green & Wise, Real
Estate Agents and Auctioneers, sold to-day, at
public auction, SO acres ofland situated in Alex
andria county, Va, and part Of the Summer
Hill tract, to JAS. NJ. Stewart for 5000.
The brick house and lot on the south side OF
King, between Alfred and Patrick streets, be-
longing to the estate of the late Harrison Brad
ley was sold to-day by +. A. kerby,, auc-
tioneer, to VIM. Cowling, for 81, 800. Also by
the same, the frame house and lot on the west
side OF Columbus St, between Montgomery and
lst streets to John Mcfarland for S405; also a
lot in rear of the above to John A. Seaton for
$50; also lot adjoining the above to }. Mar
will for $50; also lot on Alfred street in rear
of above to D. A. Seaton for $62.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07

CORPORATION COURT. The September term
of the Corporation Court, Judge L. M. Lowe
to preside, will commence on Monday next
The only criminal case set for the term is that
of William Williams, colored, charged with an
assault and battery upon B. r. Cline, jailor,
but as no jurors have been summoned, it will
be continued, aud the term be a short one, and
be taken up with motions and chancery causes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WAsHINGToN, Sept 7, IL a. m.
Probabilities. Rising barometer, northerly
to westerly wind and clear and cooler weather
extend eastward from the Northwest over Hi
nois, northern Indiana and Michigan during
the day and over the lower Lake region during
tonight. Winds vecring to southerly and
westerly over the New England and Middle
States with probably cloudy weather and areas
of rain during the day from New jersey to
Maine, but clearing weather tonight. Gencr-
ally clear weather continues over the Southern
States cast of the Mississi ppi.
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ScIlOcDDe not Guilty.

CARLISLE, Sept, THE jury in the case Of
Dr. Schoeppe, on second trial for poisoning
MissSteinuccke Of Baltimore, returned a verdict,
after being absent fifteen minutes of not guilty
and the defendant was promptly liberated by
order Of the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07
Death Of IL Member of Congress-.

HARTFORD, Sept. 1.-The Hon. Julius i.
Strong, member Of Congress from this district,
died very suddenly this morning Of ccrcbro
spinal meningitis. He was apparently in per-
feet health day before yesterday aud first com
planned of being i'll Thursday night.
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The Imperial Visitors.

BERLIN, September 7.-Admirul Alden and
a number Of officers Of the American squadron
will participate in the festivities in honor of the
Imperial visitors to Berlin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07

THE MARKEr-The market, this morning
presented a rich and bountiful display Of every
thing that is now good to eat Prices, too
considering those of the other nccessaries of hfe
were not exhorbitant. The wagons on Royal
street extended from Cameron to Prince
streets, and there was large attendance Of
both sellers aud buyers.
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The "Straight-OuiS" Again.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. THE Straight out
Democratic Committee have called a State
Convention to meet in Representative Hall
Harrisburg, on Tuesday the 24th instant at
noon to select an electoral ticket.
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MIR KfED.

On Thursday morning, September 9Th, at thu
residence Of the brides father, by Rev John l.
Pascoe, Rev. DAVID TEESE, of the Presby
all of Amherst county, Va.
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Nv Green & Wise.

IReal Estate Agents and Auctioncers.]
TRUSTEES' SALE OF A VALUABLE
i DWELLING-Byvi virtue Of deed of trust
from Geo. l: Thomas and Maria his wife for
Pa dated on the 2lst day of January, 1856, and
duly recorded in the land records of Alexandria
county, Va, the undersigned, substituted trus-
tees, will offer for sale by public auction, on
SATURDAY, Augusta, 1872, at II O'clock m,
in front of the Mansion House, the LOT OF
GROUND, with the two story BRICK Ess9
DWELLING thereon, situated on the 2sLaa
north side of Prince street. between Royal ana
Pitt and described in said deed as follows
Bounded on the east by the property of John >.
Miller, and on the west by the property of tho
estate of Julian Taylor deceased with the use
of the alley binding the same On the north.
Terms: One-thlrd of the purchase money !"
be paid in cash on the day of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal instalmen.s Of SIX twelve
and eighteen months, with interest from day OF
sale; the bonds of the purchaser, with approved
security, TO be taken for the deferred payments.
Stamps and conveyancng Mt the expense of tho
purchaser Possession given at once.
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR,
" OTIS Substituted Trustees.
~ xsS.Tbc above sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, the l4th of September, at the
same time and place. aug Sits
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Y OR RENTING valuable estate known rs
GREEN SPRING." situated in Fairfax CO.,
Va. containing about BAL acres, is offered for
sale. The cleared land-about 240 acres-is in
a good state of cultivation the buildings consist
of BRICK DWELLING, containing EFsA
eight rooms, with brick kitchen attached, IL.
barn, corn house, hen house, spring house and
meat house; there is an abundan OF different
kinds of fruits; is well supplied with pure wa
ter, and for healthfulness is unsurpassed II no.
sold by SEPTEMBER 18th, on which day 1t
will be offered at public auction, it will oo rent
cd te good tenant for one or five years years .-,o..
The proximity of the property to the markets
of tho district OF Columbia and a lexandr'a De-
=, II n;Ies from the latter, on the Little River
Tgr NJ . makes it desirable for dairy, trucking
Oh or renting will address the subscriber
st AleSandra, Va. Pos will be gwen at
49, a timr MATHEW OBKIEN.
Fairfax county, aug 29-eotSl7
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PORT or .1LExa.rDRi.4, SEPT. I,
Sun rose. ....... 5.34 Moon sets"......... S.52
Sun sets .,....... go

ARRIVED.
Steamer Georgeanna, Baltimore, to Hooe &
Johnston.
Steamer Lady of the Lake Norfolk, to + A
Reed.
Steamer Virginia, Occoquan, -four to Della
Schr Julia E Willett, Washington, to Hamp-
shire e. Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr David Faust Portsmouth, to 7 Agnew:
Schrs J Spencer, East Cambridgc; + IL
Furbcr Boston, and Uncas, Norwich, to Amer
lean Coal Co.
Schr Mary & Jane, Baltimore, to Henderson
s. Go.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by JOS Brodcrs
s. Go.
Brig George Gichrcst, Salem and schr G B
Mcfarland, Providence, by j 2 Agne~.
Schrs II T Hedges, Norwich; White Foam,
Ncwbcrg, N Y, and b Clayton, Boston, by
American Coal Go.
Schrs Triune, Mattawoma1l, and Constitution,
Mattox, by Smoot s. Perry.
MEMORANDA.
Schr J Z Smith, hence for New Haven, passed
through He'll Gate 9Th.
Schr Freddie I. Porter, for this port, sailed
from Providence 9TH
Schr Wave of Wye, for this port, sailed from
Havre-de- Grace 9th.
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U~DUU F.N.D COHL.

TOlIN LEATlIERLAND takes this method
u of informing his friends and the public gen.
orally that he has bought Thomas }. Mehat1ey's
interest in the OLD DOMINION WOOD and
COAL YARD, 26 King street, and respectfully
asks Il continuance of patronage. Persons who
wish to lay in WOOD and COAL for winters
use would do well to call at my office, 26 King
street, as guarantee to supply as good an artl-
Gle of Wood and Coal rs there is in this city.
Wood Yard corner Queen and Water streets.
Weight guaranteed. jy 9-Gm
HAVING disposed of my interest in the
IL Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Leatherand l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north ana
will always be on hand full supply OF the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS of the
different sizes; CUMBERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car load or retail.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage of the citizens is respectfully So
lcited. All orders left at the office of the Alex
andria Insurance Co., No. 81 KING street, with
Col. Marye or at Clarridge s. Grigg's Drug
Store corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to; Weight guaranteed:
jy 3-tf IHOS. >. MEHAfFE I.
T1HE UNDERSIGNED having this day
4 formed copurtnership, under the name
and style Of MEHAFFEY i CO., for the pur-
pose Of carrying on the COAL and WOOD bus
mess, respectfully solicit the patronage OF the
citizens.
Yards on the north and south side of Queen
and Union streets All orders left at the office,
No. 81 King street, or Clarridgc IL Grigg's Drug
Store corner Royal and King streets, will be
p'' THOS J. MEHAFFEY.
" 29-tf ]. r. ZIMMERMAN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07

MAYORS OFFICE Thomas Downey, jr. one
of party of young men charged with trespass-
ing upon the grounds of Mrs B; G. Mason, and
using improper language to the servant lett
in charge there, was fined and discharged.
A man named Cahoe, hailing from Fairfax,
for disordcrly conduct in the market square, was
locked up in the station house.
J. A. Nightingale readyman on the police
force, for being intoxicated, was suspended for
ten days. In the examination Of this case upon
the invitation of the Mayor, Mr.. G. H. Mar
kcl, the President Of the Police Board, assisted.
The case Of Justus Schneider, for violating
the Sunday law, was continued:
Coney & Bro, for violating the Sundaw law,
had fine assessed against them, failing to pay
which an execution was ordered upon sufficient
quantity of their goods and chattlcs to pay the
required amount, but this was stayed by a
forthcoming bond.
NIGHT REPORT Might warm aud clear till
about three clock, when it became cloudy
There were no disturbances and only one
prisoner in the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07

A CARD.-Mr. 5. A. SICHEL, late Sales
~ man with Messrs. Pretzeldcr s. Bendhcinl,
would, in taking his departure for the city of
New York, bid his many friends farewell; and
would also take this opportunity to wish for
wise recommend that the patronage hitherto be-
slowed By his friends and acquaintance upon
the firm of 2. i B. be still continued. sep lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-07

Ms~Mr. HENRY STRAUSS is nowin New York
laying in one of the largest stocks of boots shoes
and clothing ever before purchased fer this mar
ket. sep est
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LOCAL NEWS.
CHURCH SERVICES, &c, TOMORROW.

CHRIST CHURcu-Service at II q. m. and S p.
M, by Rev. DR.. Packard
ST. PAUL's CuURCH-Service at II a. H. IN
the Lecture Room, by Rev. DR.. Norton.
GRACE CuURCH-No service.
ST. MARr's CuURcu-Mass at and IL Il. III.
NeSpers at p. m. :.
FIRST PREsBYTERIAS CHuncH-Scrluon In
the morning and at night, by Rev l.; Donson.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURGH-Servlce IN
the morning and at night by Rev. Or. Bullock.
METH. ErIS. CHURcH-Sermon IN the morn
ing and at night by Rev. Mr. Hcmenway.
METH EpIS. CHURCH SoUTH-Se mon IN the
morning and at !! p. NJ, by Rev. Mr.. Busey.
METH. PRoT. CHURCH-Sermon IN the morn
ing and at night.
BAPTIST CHURCH-Service in the morning
by Rev. Mr.. Ryland.
GERMAN LUTHERAN-Scrmon in the morning
by Rev. Mr.. Bschotf
MEADE CuArEL-Service at 4 p. m.
y. NJ. G. A.-Sunday Prayer Meeting in the
lst Presbyterian Church. The attention OF the
members of this Association is called to the fol-
lowing changes in the time of holding the meet
ings: Aims House at q o'clock; Canal BASIN at
4 Singing Meeting at the room at o.l5; open
Air Meetings ut g. The members generally are
also reminded that the Association has been d.
vided into two divisions for open air work-the
first division of which, including those whose
names in the alphabet are found between and
M inclusive, has been assigned for duty next
Sabbath at the Washington s. Ohio K. K. depot,
and the second DIVISION including the remain
ing members of the Association, has been as
signed for duty ut the o.. A. ~ NJ. Il. K. depot,
at & clock. The attention of the members is
specially called to the preliminary meeting for
singing at the room, at s. Is p. m. AS 1t is pro-
posed to hold special services upon the following
Sabbath, it is essential that the members should
attend to make proper preparation for them.
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MEEcHASr1A LtqE GDEpAkrN'T
WILMER s. SLAYMAkER'S.
FALL AND WINTER CLOTHS AMI

FALL AND WINTER CLOTHS AND
CASSIMERES.
Just opened full line of the above, direct
from the importers, of the best standards.
French, English and German Goods, in great
variety also, the best styles in Domestic Goods,
suitable for business suits for men or boys. As
we have engaged to work exclusively for US
Cutters and Sewers of the largest experience,
we cannot fail to give entire satisfaction, both in
tit and make
Shirts cut by measurement and made of the
best material, at the lowest rates. a tit guaran-
tccd Shirts, Collars. Cuffs, Socks, and gener-
nj assortment of Gents Furnishing Goods, at
send WILMER & SLAYM hkERS.
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RELIEF Hook AND LADDER COMPANY
A regular monthly meeting of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company was held in their truck
house last night, G. Il. Entwisle, Vice-Presi-
dent in the chair, and A. A. Warfeld, secre-
tary. The recorder reported one fire, that on
the east side of south Washington street, be-
tween Gibbon and Franklin streets, since last
meeting. 1t was resolved that all members
who have been enrolled for sixty days and who
have failed to uniform themselves, be trans
fcrred to the honorary roll; also that the funds
of the company be deposited In the Farmers
and Mechanics Savings Bank also that COM
mttee, consisting of James Green and R. NJ.
Latham, be appointed to examine into the ex-
pediency of building chimney to the truck
house; also that the foreman be empowered to
ask the Chief Engineer of the Fire Department
and the Fire Wardens for new set OF tire axes
with picks attached. A motion was made that
the company apply to Judge Lowe for char
ter, but it was lost.
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LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, P"Stolico,
September I, 1872.
Persons calling for letters will say they are ad-
vertiscd and give the date of the list
If not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington
Bartlett Mrs Eliza Marks, Mrs Eliza
Broncs, Miss Emma Marshall, Miss Marg't
Briggs, Mrs Julia Mitchell, William
Buck, james NJ Nunnally, Chas
Beale, Miss Jane Parker Isaac
Babcock, Mrs Mary W Powell Nathan
Campbell, Mary A Powell, Mrs VIM
Cooper, Mrs Sarah NJ Pieil, Daniel
Chur ch, h Raush, Chas
Clark, Frances A Stalks, Miss Hattie
Carey, William Sullivan, A d
Davis, General John Thompson, Rossair w
Foot, james Thompson, Arthur
Flannory, NJ G, 2 Taylor, Mrs l. M
Fisher, Mrs ES Vast Frederick
Goings, Mrs Susan Walker, William,
Gibson, J Williams, Miss Martha
johnson, Miss Mary E Webster, Mrs S
Jackson, Miss Rockson Initial: E
Louge David
sep 1T n. p. TRIST. p. NJ.
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Loudoun CO., aug WITS

" TATE.-By virtue of q decree of the Coun-
ty Court of Loudoun, made at the August term,
1872 in the case of Hopkins, Hull j. Go. vs.
Berkeleys, the undersigned, commissioners of
sale, will sell, to the highest bidder, in front of
the Court House. in Leesburg, Va, on MON
DAY, the l4th day of October, 1877, TWO
VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND, of which
Charlie; +. Berkeley died seized and possessed,
viz:
lst "ENDFIELD," situated on the edge of
Prince William county, 3 miles southeast of
Aldie, containing about 265acres ofunusuaily fine
timber land-mostly chestnut About the Same
quantity of land was recently sold oil OF End
field" to Mr. Lcttcrman, OF Baltimore, who
now owns it. There steam SAW mill near
this tract, which makes The timber very valuable.
3D. A BEAUTIFUL FARM in Caroline
county, known rs 'REDCLYFFE,' containing
547t acres This farm lies on the Pamunky
river, miles from Hanover Court House. n de-
pot on the Chesapeake j. Ohio r. r., and adj
late William Carter. The neghborhood is q
most desirable one, the land is OF good quality,
and elsly cultivated. The DWELLING a.
is large and well arranged, with fine lawn, NJ
garden and orchard attached, and is altogether
y most beautiful and desirable farm.
Terms of Sale: so much of the purchase mon
ey to be paid in cash on the day of sale rs will
pay the costs OF suit and expenses of Gale; the
-esidue upon credit of one, two three and four
years. in equal instruments, bearing interest
from the day of sale; the purchaser to execute
his bonds for the deferred inslalmcnts, and tho
title to be retained till the purchase money is all
paid. NJ MATTHEW HARKlSON,
b. z. holland,
POWELL HARRISON,
J. II. ALEXANDER
LoudOun co. aug 20-wts Commissioners