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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETT1
The Wharton Trial.

ANNAPOLIS Md, Jan. 2O-The Court room
was crowded to-day long in advance Of the open
ing of the Court, the ladies' comprising at least
half the audience Mr.. Steele promptly re-
sllmcd his argument and begged the indulgence
Of the jury while he read to them Taylor on
criminal evidence, touching the credit to be
given interested witnesses He then referred
to the testimony of Dr. Williams. and said it
was not in the nature Of things that his recol,,
lection OF General kctchum' symptoms shonld
not be warped by his subsequent suspicious
He did not believe that any man could but
doubt the evidence when il was considered
from what streams of feeling it had come. lie
next spoke Of the part Marshal Frey had play
ed. He was as respectable aman as could be
found in the vocation Of detective, but he ad-
mittcd pracicng deception and fraud, and he
went to her with lie in his mouth. We must
have detectives. but we must not convict on the
evidence Of detectives. Mr.. Steele then asked
the Jury not to attach too much Importance to
the evidence of man who had confessed that
his recollection OF General kctchun' SYMPTOMS
should not be warped by hts subsequent suspl-
cions ami the interest he took in sustaining his
own theory. Mr.. Steele then reviewed with
ncrcilcss severity the evidence OF Marshal
Frey, and what he designated as the part Frey
had played in this prosecution. lie read from
Tylor on criminal evidence touching the credit
TO he given interested witnesses. Mr.. Steele
then entered mo an ana ytical review OF the
testimony nr the State. taking each witness
Scriittii!.
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.FECTIDN S4LES.
ByE.D Harrison. AuctiOneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE IN ALEXANDRIA, NA:-Pur-
suant to decree Of the County Court OF Alex
andria county, rendered 1T its October term,
1871, in the chancery cause Of Barley Irlpett
& Co. vs. Bowdens administrators and another
the undersigned as commissioners appointed BY
said Court will sell By PsRlc aaei'on bs to J 5Ee
highest bidder. on WEDN ESDA1, the zlst
day of February, 1872, at y o clock M, in front
of the premises. the LOT OF GROUND H fa,a
with the HOUSES and other improve LIZ szaa
nents thereon, on the south side of Queen, be-
tween Alfred and Patrick streets, fronting on
Queen street twenty feet and extending pack ore
hundred feet to a ten feet alley, being the prop
crty of which Alexander Bowden died seized
and possessed.
Terms: One tenth cash the remainder of the
purchase money in three equal payments at +,
II and Is months, to be secured by the purchas-.
cr's bonds with good surety, and a retention Of
the title to the property sold until the purchase
money shall have been fully paid. Cost of cpn-
vcyancng 20 be borne by the purchaser.
EDMUND BURKE,
D. l.. SHOOT,
ian lots Comm rs. of Sale.
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.HUCTIO.N Stiles.
Rv T.. A. Kerby. AuctiOneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE IN THE CITY OF ALTMAN
DRIA,-Bv virtue of decree of the Corpora
ton Court Of the city of Alexandra, rendereo Al
its December term, 1871, in the sult OF Boxer Ell
ux ct al vs. Erskine ct ux. ct al, the under-
signed commissioner in said decree named, will,
on SATURDAY, the 10th day OF February
next at II o. clock noon, in front OF the Mayor
office in the city of Alexandria, offer tor sale TO
the highest bidder, the following LUIS or
GROUND, in the said city:
Lot No Situated on the south side OF Duke
street, between Alfred and Henry, beginning W
feet from Alfred thence south ia feet; thence
west "a feet five inches; thence north ia feet;
thence cast "a feet inches to the place OF begin
ming. ,, "a.
Franklin street between Alfred and Henry stS.,
beginning 26 feet west of Alfred thence north
ia feet: thence west "A feet; thence south IN
feet; thence east "a feet to the place OF begin
ming.
Lot No. 3-Situated on Alfred street. between
Duke and Wolfe streets beginning 70 II. from
Wolfe street thence west 10 feet thence north
rs feet thence east 10 feet thence south % feet
to the place of beginning.
Terms: One-fourth Of the purchase money
cash the remainder in three equal insta ments
at six. twelve and eighteen months from date OF
sale, with interest for which deferred payments
notes. with satisfactory endorsement, will he re-
auired The title will be retained until final
payment is made Stamps and deed at the cost
WILLIAM H. BECK,
So, o,+. IOrnr'r of Sale.
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Nv Green az Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctoneers.
DY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
ID Corporation Court for the city of Alexan-
,lria Va, rendered ut 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. 1877 Cameron Eta
street, Alexandria, Va, at present occu- gsZEzz.
pied by George Davis.
Terms One tenth of the purchase money IN
cash, and the res idue 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 Z. STUART
i'm lN-cnts COmm'r Of Sale.
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By Green a. Wise.

[Rcal Estate Agents and Auctloncer>.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF A TRACT or
i LAND NEAR THE VILLAGE OF AC
COTINK, IN TIE COU MY OFF TX FAX;
BY authority of y deed from Ezra Tr"lh and
wife 10 the undersigned, trustee, dated the 1t
day of October, 1863, and recorded in iber n,
No i, folio 2l5, of the land records of the coul-
ty of Fairfax, conveying tract of land near the
village of Accotink in said county, in trust 10
secure the payment of a note on the said deed
described, ior the sum Of $1,000, | will sell, by
public auction. in front of the Mansion House
Hotel in the city Of AlcxaudrIa, nj T. p. M
on SATURDAY, the Sd day Of February, 1872
the said TRACT OF LAND in the said deed
mentioned, containing 55l acres, and tora 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 Us will be sufficient to pay the
amount due on said note, the expenses of sale,
taxes and other costs, and the residue thereof L"
be paid on the first day of October, 1872; tn"
deferred payment to be secured BY Iced OF trust
on the land. II. y. CLAUGHION,
doe :stl-epS trustee.
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y,GcIi HraY;lieS.

Many Of the residents of Seminary Hill and
that ncighborhood have applied to the Alex
andria and Fredericksburg Railroad Company
to establish station at Watkins Mill.
A large force OF carpenters and brick layers
were at work to day on the New Market House,
and that building is beginning to shadow forth
the appearance it will present when completed.
Three new passenger. cars for the Atlantic
and Mississippi Railroad, passed through here
this morning via the O., A. 4 NJ. r. Il.
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mo CATHAKINE SALES, who is non.res.

TWO CATHARINE SALES, who is non-res-
/ idcnt of the State Of Virginia, take notice,
that | shall. on WEDNESDAY,, the 2lst day
of February, 1872, at the office Of A; W. Chill
ton on Royal street, in the city of Alexandria,
Va. between the hours of nine a. m. and six p.
m. of that day, proceed to take the dispositions
n Charlotte Campbell and others, to be read as
evidence in my behalf in Il certain suit in equity,
dencnding in the Corporation Court for the city
of Alexandria, Va, wherein / am the complain
ant, and you arc the defendant; and from any
cause, the taking of said dispositions be not com.
concluded on that day, the taking of the same
will be adjourned and continued from day to
day or from time to time At the same place and
between the same hours until the same shall be
completed.
Dated thi, 10Th day of January, 1872.
WILLIAM SALES.
A. & C. E. Stuart. y. i. jan 20-wIw
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TOM.NEkCIfk.'

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Jan. D.-We have
no change to note in the Grain market. Wheat
closes active for the better grades, and prices are
not materially altered offerings OF 80 bushels
white and 612 of red, with sales of the former At
los for good and of the latter at l55 and l65 for
fair to good Corn is unchanged; offerings OF
l422 bushels mixed and so of yellow, with sales
crthe former at a. IS and G6 and Of the latter at
To. Rye is in active request, with sales at 30 SO,
100 and lob, with offerings of 352 bushels. Oats
IRE firm: offerings light. with sales at 81.
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ByII. ID. Harrison. AuclIOMeer.

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF A lALU ALL \.
l. BRICK BUILDING IN ALEAANDRlA,
VA.--By virtue of Il deed of trust executed by
Mary Reinmuth to the undersigned, trustee, ON
the It'll day of October; 1872 and recorded ., in
liber No. l. page 100 OF the land records Of tie
city of Alcxandria, l shall sell, on TU ESDA !,
the It'll day OF February, 1872 at II o'clock m,
in front Of the Mansion House Alexandria, VA,
Il two-story BRICK BUILDING, situated ~
on the north side Of Duke street. between E::G.
Patrick and Henry streets very near the o., a.
Il NJ and the A. j. +. r. K. depots, being the
house formerly occupied rs u bakery by Mary
Rcinmuth, and now occupied By Patric kO'Neil.
Only the house is to be sold, with the privi-
lege OF removing the same-such being tn, prop
er1ty conveyed in said deed, and which was
granted to sad Mary Rcinmuth by the former
owners of the lot upon which ,:,id tenement
stands.
Terms: Onc-fourh cash. and the residue in
three equal instruments, at six, twelve and eight
cen , months. with interest, secured by the notes
of the purchaser, with approved security,
o. c. WHITTLESEI.
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Ry Gwapn Il Wise.

[Real Estate Agents and Auctoneers.l
rNRUSTEE'S SALE OF a TRACT OF
i LAND NEAR THE VILLAGE OF AC-
COTINK, IN THE COUNTY OF FAlRFAH;
By authority Of deed from j. b: Troth and
wife and Others dated October lst, 1869, and re.
corded in lber H. No. 4, folio 2lo, of the land
records of Fairfax county, conveying to the un,
dersigned, as trustee tract Of land, in said
county, near the village Of Accotnk, in trust, I"
secure a note in said deed described, for the sum
of S2,4l520 ! will sell, by public: auction, in
front of the Mansion House Hotel, in the city OF
Alexandria, ut Y clock m, on SATURDAY,
the Sd day of February, 1872, the said TRACT
OF LAND in the said deed mentioned, contain
ing lob acres, and for II more particular d"scrlp-
ton of which reference is hereby made to the
said deed.
Terms: So much of the purchase money 10 be
paid in cash as will be sufficient to pay til"
amount due on said note, the expenses of sale,
taxes and other costs and the residue thereof on
the first day of October, 1872; the deferred pay
ment to be secured by deed of trust ON the lntd.
H. o. CLAUGlITON,
dec 30-cOts trustee
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The Markets.

New YORK, Jan. 2O--Stocks much stronger
than ut the opening Virs inia SKIES So new SIS.
Money g. Guld .. Flour dull and declining.
Wheat quiet ind heavy. Corn dull and de-
cmng.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 2-Virginia skies, coupon,
old. 81! bid; DO. new 81 bid; do. consolidated
5l5 bid, :ii asked. West Nirginus Is bid, IL
asked Cotton easier; low middlings 2la2l4.-
Flour DUH Wheat dun. Corn steady; white
Southern G:iati5; yellow Southern tiGuG7; mixed
Western dull at G1aG9. Oats steady at 52;.5'i.-
Rye Steady nj gSu1O2
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Discourse by Gen. Early.

LEXINGTON. Va. Jan. lg-Gen. Jubal A.
Early delivered an address in the Washington
and Lee University chapel. this morning, on
the anniversary Of Gen. Lees birthday upon
Gen. Lees military career-a mastery and
exhaustive review, in which he introduced ac-
curtc sratistic. in confirmation Of his assertions.
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ian ll-!awtS

TRUSTEES SALE.-Undcr authority of
l. deed of trust from Joseph NJ. Wood and
wife, dated May IS, 1868, duly recorded in Fair
fax county, Virginia, will sell, at public air-
ton, on the premises, 1T T. . clock m, of W kD.
HUNDRED 70-lOO ACRES OF LAND in said
county part Of the original ''lIolin, Hall c>-
tate, about four miles below Alexandria, on the
Alcxandria, Mount Vernon and Accotink turn
pike road beginning at stake and stone on til"
north side OF said turnpike on Charles Bu!len-
w. is CHI. 40 links, to Il stake in Rendcrson's
line, on the south edge Of the turnpike; thence
with Henderson S. l90 81 +. 81 CHI. to u, stake,
corner to Henderson, Moore and Snowden, ut
the intersection of the ditchcs thence with Snow
denis line n $50 Z. ch. SIS links to stake, cor
ncr to Gibbs: thence with his land n. 49, -
w. 81 CHI. 80 links to the beginning.
Terms cash ). FERGUSON BEACH,
ian 4.nts Trustee.
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NTaYTsNS. CRYSTAL DISCOVERY

~ is the only article entirely harmless which
restores gray hair TO It's natural color and youth
" IATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
contains no poisonous substances, no sugar-ot-
lead, phur or nitrate Of silver
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DlSCON ERl
restores gray hair in from three to ten days in
every instance. We warrant it.
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
supplies the hair with new vitality, and hence
rNATTANS CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
is perfectly clearly; it does not soil the finger
nails, the finest fabric or anything else Jcwcry,
which has been buckcned by the various sui
phur preparations, it not only does not dirty,
but if applied will beautifully cleanse. Try II.
Malta Ms CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
makes dry and brash hair moist and glossy,
without, however. making it sticky, as other
dirty articles of this kind do. Pomades and
oils may be used if desired, with this prepare
ton, without impairing its usefulness.
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
restores hair to its natural color in few days.
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
has, in number OF instances produced "A new
growth Of hair though 1t is not claimed that 1t
will be successful in every case.
NATTANS' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY
is put up in large bottles. containing over half as
much more AS any other in the market, while its
effects are more prompt and positive therefore,
il is certainly the most economical article III use.
In short, there are thousand REASONS WHY you
should use it in preference TO any other-reaSons
which have induced the masses who use hair re-
storcrs to use it-and chief among which is the
perfect safety with which you can apply it. Try
il. you have not done so all ady, and though
you may have used something before. or for
years even yet we can assure you that after CIV
ing CRYSTAL DISCOVERY a trial, you will
gladly discard your previous iavorite. If your
druggist ha: not got it, take other for this is the
only preparation you can use with safety, and
which will perform its functions promptly. Ask
him t" get it for you. Price one dollar
ARTHUR NATTANS,
Sole Proprietor.
For sale IN Alexandria by WAKEFIELD &
uALL, and druggists generally.
Wholesale Agents John +. Henry and +. Z.
Wells Il Co., New York; Johnston, Holloway
u C"wdcn, Philadelphia. oct 2o-eoly
SIXTY-FivE FIR>T-CLASs MEDALS AWARDED
ElHHE GREAT SOUTHERN
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Alleged Fraud---The Grand Duke.

TOPEKA Ks. Jan. pa resolution passed
the House yesterday to appoint JOINT com
mt,cc to investigate the alleged frauds in the
election Of United States Senator last winter,
without dissenting vote.
from Denver stating that the Grand Duke
Alexis would stop in Topeka from eleven a. m.
till live D. IN. on Monday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

SlNGuLAR.-W learn from friend Il very
singular matrimonial case which happened in
this county. \ gentlemen second wife.s two
sons married his third wife $ two daughters;
both couples were about the same age when
married all, both husbands aud wives, have
one man as their father aud yet they are ne
relations -ESScr Tn-ette
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nav. I'M MAPRJAGE- HAM
H.E2SE.H
TIME BALL OF THE SEASON.

L
THE HARMONIC MASQUERADE BALL
Will be held
AT THEIR HALL, ON THE 18th INSTANT.
No mems will be spared to make the occasion
one of utmost enjoyment to present: and >uch
scenes will be introduced Us will rot fail toaroll5c
the mrrilmcnt of all participants t" perfection.
Cnnnltice Of arrangements.
j. Schneider s. Dealham. Il. Portn"r, +. WcllI-
berg, l. Ru,nmcI, i. Lambert. ID. Hrndhrln'.
Floor Managers.
l.. Stein. l. Schwartz, VIM. Whitening Joseph
Kaufman.
i'm :-p0td
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PERsoNAL-Captain James Gray, OF the
Norfolk steamer Lady of the Lake, having
sold his interest in that vessel and retired from
the captaincy, Captain Partridge, for ten years
the captain of an ocean steamer has been been
appointed his successor The new captain
took command yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

COLUMBIA FIRE ENGINE. The Columbia
steam fire engine, having lately undergone
some repairs, was tried this morning at the
postofice corner, and found to be in excellent
condition. After the trial some fish were
fund in her pump.
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HALL.
FATHER DANIELS


CONCERT TROUPE OF OLD FOLKS.
With OLD AUNT JERUSHA and UNCLE
IEDEDIAH, ian eccentric and amusing coaplel
are coming, and will give
ONE GRAND CONCERT
in the above hall,
TUESDAY EV'G., JAN. 23d, 1877
The entire troupe, numbering 30 distinguished
singers, will appear in
'.YE DRESS OF YE OLDEN TINE.
The troupe will pass through the audience TO
the stage, precisely at y o clock.
Don't fail to go early and see them. ~,
Admission 50 cents. jan -N-ot
pOTOMAC FAMILY ROE HERRING, by
i the barrel and half do, for sale BY
w. f. BROOkES,
jan 90 l49 klng slEeel.
TUkRANTS, Raisins, CitroD, Figs, Orange
~ Peel, &c, can be bought cheap at II! hihg
street. ljan ~ w. +. BRoohES'
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We HAVE received pamphlet copy OF the
Messages and Official papers Of Gov. Walker,
of Virginia, collection of documents highly
creditable to the Governor Reports Of the
State Lunaic Asyums Litle's Living Age
for last week Congressional! speeches and Pub.
lie Documents.
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SLEET.-There was slight slect on the
ground early this morning, and some persons
Who were ont early received falls, among them
Mrs Young, the wife Of the efficient engineer
of the HylrauEon fire company, who was bad
lv burt
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MIX REED.

On Wednesday, 10Th instant, by Rev. w. 6.
Hammond. Mr.. GEORGE w. GUNNELL,
Ir.. and Miss MATILDA GU NNELL, daugh.
lrr of the lute james S. Gunnell.
On the 9th instant, at Friends Meeting, at The
residence of the brides parents, Mr.. CHA RLES
SUTTON, of Pennsylvania, and Miss JULIA
NJ SUTTON, Of Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

PROPERTY SALE-Grecn 4 Wise, Real Hs-
tate Auctionecrs, sold, to-day, about five acres
of land on the road to Hunting Greek and ad,
iacent to the city, belonging to the estate Of
the late Albert Spinks, to Oliver Pullman, for
80 lNll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

WASHINGTON ADJUSTMENTS. "A special tram
was run to Washington, last night, for the ac,
commodation of those who were DESTROYS OF
visiting the places of public amusement IN that
city, but the opportunity was not awaited OF by
MANY.
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r0xT ar .sLE1a.>'DxEs. INV y. 20.
MEMORANDA.

Steamer Utility, Nickcrson, hence, at Nor
wich 10th. ,
Schr Flying Scud, Owens for this port, sailed
from Baltimore 10Th.
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TIE STREET RAITwAY.-lt will be seen that
Mr.. Neale has introduced in the House OF Del
egates,a bill to incorporate the Alexandria PAS
scnger Railway Company
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DIED..

In Washington. on Wednesday evening, the
18th instant, WILLIAM HOUSTON, brother
Of the late Gen Samuel Houston, of Texas, in
the ia year of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

The MARKET, this morning, was well sup
plied-but no change in the prices Of meats.
vegetables, or poultry Butter and Eggs at
nrcyious quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

episcopal HIGH SCHOOL OF FlR-
~ GINA, NEAR ALENANDRIA.-The
2Sth Annual Session Of this Institution, with n
full corps of experienced Teachers and fifty boys,
is now in progress The second of the two terms
into which the session is divided begins on the
18TH FEBRUARY, though pupils are received 1T
any time. Expenses SlG5per term For cata-
logue address L. NJ BLACKBERRY, NJ. ~,
Principal Lock Box Il, Alexandria, Va.
in 1g-lnl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

COMMUNICATED.
Why does the pavement at the corner OF
Cameron aud Fairfax streets, remain IN ITS
nrasent condition? The attention Of the Su
rer;ntepdept of Police is called to it.
| ~ CAMERON STREET
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O y G T. 4 7

My object III advertising for fifty persons to
attend the GRAND ORCHESTRAL CON
CERTS OF THOMAS, in Washington is to Sc
cure Il train for of the nights of the 9th, or
25th instant. The tickets are selling very fast
and unless prompt application is made we shall
not obtain any. Tickets one dollar; seat, 80 cts
extra. Programmes /" be had at my store.
V. BECKER,
Jan colt l49 King street.
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~ O I l c (

Sealed proposals will be received by the Com,
mittce on Streets for NUMBERING tn +
BUILDINGS OF TIE CITY, in conformity
with the several provisions of the 'act authoriz-
ing the numbering Of the buildings in the city OF
Alexandria" passed on the 9th ultimo, to he ac-
compnncd by specimen plates.
The bids will be opened by the committee at
the Auditors office, on SATU RDAI, January
9th 49,, ut 1 p. IN.
SAMUEL H. JANNEY,
ian 20-ootd Chm. Committee on Streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

Cows SToLEN.-Two excellent mich cows
belonging to Mr.. James Chatham, were stolen
last nigt. Mr.. Chatham had a valuable horse
and buggy stolen from him short time ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-20

FIsHlNG SEAsoN.-The Potomac fishermen
have commenced making arrangements Tor
next springs fishery Mr.. Josheph Cawood
has had his winter fishery at Fowlkes in ope-
ration for the last two weeks and has sent some
very fine rock and perch to the Washington
market