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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
The North Carolina Election.

New YoRK, Aug. IA Washington dis.
patch states that letter was received there
Yesterday from the Governor Of North Carolina
in response to a request for copy Of the certi-
fcate of election from the secretary Of that
State. He says the result of the election ofici.
ally will not be made known until after the
Speaker of the House opens all the returns in
the presence of both branches of the Legisla-
ture, which does not convene until the third
Monday in November. There are some fifteen
counties yet to be heard from. Except partial
returns the most heard from are semi official, and
it is pretty satisfactorily ascertained that Cald-
Wells majority will range from l,S00 to 2,500.
ISirned t. r. CALDWELL.
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CT. JOHNS ACADEMY,
- ALEXA NDRIA VA

The Thirty Fourth Annual Session of St.
Johns Academy will begin September I'd, 1872
The course OF instruction is that of high school,
and, as the experience of many years has shown,
it affords us practical an education as any re-
nccting man can desire for his sons, though 9TH
or subjects than bookkeeping and arithmetic
receive some attention. The short drill, under
arms, which preccdcs each daily session, having
been found most advantageous both to the health
of the students and the discipline of the school,
ali who arc not physically disqualified arc re-
guired to participate in it; though, as no STU
don't is expected 20 uniform until he needs new
clothing, there is no additional expense incur
red. The school is provided with fine set OF
Chemical, Philosophical and Astronomical In
strumcnts and has an extensive Cabinet of Min
erals, and School Library of thousand VOL
umes.
For Board and Tuition, ST.. so a quarter, pay
able in advance. For Tuition only, S., 50 or
$40, according to class.
For Catalogues address
RICHARD l.. CARN +. A. NJ,
aup 1-oo1m PRINCIPAL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

A HEAVY RAIN SToRM-RAILRoAD TRAIN
OBsrRucTED.-It was mentioned in yesterday s
Gazette that the train on the O., A. Il NJ. R.
r. had been delayed the day before at Fairfax
station, in consequence Of heavy fall of rain.
rhe Fairfax News says: Zone Of the heaviest
rains that has visited this section for several
years, fell on Thursday evening. When the
train arrived at Fairfax station great floods OF
water were pouring down from the adjoining
hills washing cord wood and railroad ties over
the track, which completely blockaded the
train. The train was detained there about an
hour, during which time perfect avalanche OF
cord wood, ties, &c, swept past and were car
,ried away into the swollen streams below. A
large number ID passengers who had attended
the Association, attempted to get OF, and some
who succeeded were forced to again take shelter
in the train, as they were unable to get across
the sea of water into the depot. After remoyy:-
ing several cords Of wood the train moved OF,
but it was doubtful at the time whether it could
reach Alexandria, as it was feared the culverts
had been destroyed" The train reached here
about half an hour behind time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
0ppIcr CIJJFr SrcNAT 0rrrrpp

WASHINGTON, August II, II a. N.
with clearing weather during the afternoon and
evening over New England, and from the
weather generally prevail over the Southern
States during the day Falling barometer from
the Ohio valley to the Lakes with southerly
winds and increasing Goodness The area
of rain over the Northwest probably ex-
tend eastward to lower Michigan and northern
Illinois during the day. and possibly to the
lower Lake region tonight, preceded by brisk
southery winds. The regular telegraphic re-
ports for this morning have not as yet been re,
ceiyed from Missouri to upper Michigan and
westward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
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DOTUMAC ACADEMY,

DOTUMAC ACADEMY,
L Formerly Alexandria Boarding School,
Established by Benjamin Hallowel in 1924
a complete, English, Classical and Mathe-
NAUTICAL course taught; also French, German
and Spanish. Next session will commence Sep
tember IS Catalogues furnished at request.
Terms For board, tuition, washing and lights,
Sl50 per half session, in advance. For day
scholars, $3.50 for tuition in junior, and SID in
Senior Glass, per quarter, in advance. Modern
Languages extra. Apply at l57 Prince street,
or address
CHARLES S. TAYLOR, | Associate
JOHN 5. BLACKBURN, ! Principals.
iy 3()-2aWtf Alexandria, Virgin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

COMMISSIONERS SALE-By virtue of
~ the decree Of the Circuit Court of Fairfax
Co., rendered at its June term, 1872 n the suit
of Homiler and Sheeing VS.. Wilhelm Epler,
the undersigned, as commissioner named in said
Decree will, on SATU RDAY the 2lst day of
September, 1872, before the front door Of Cats
Tavern, at West End, in said county OF Fairfax,
SELL at public sale, to the highest bidder, all that
LOT or PARCEL OF LAM ID, situated at the
"Villagc" in said county, containing six acres,
more or less being the same conveyed to the
said Epor by Jno. A Gelbortzer. Persons de-
string to purchase are requested to view the
property before the day of sale.
Terms of sale, as prescribed by the dccrce:-
Enough cash in hand to pay the costs and
penses of SALE and the residue in three equal an
nual payments, with interest from the day of
sale, to be secured by retention Of the title till
the last payment is made, and the notes of the
purchaser, with good personal security. Con-
veyancing at the cost OF the purchaser.
THOS. MOORE, Comm'r. of Sale.
&C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
From San Francisco.

San FRANCISCO, Aug. l6.-A large meeting
of Germans in the interest Of Grant was held
this evening.
\ we'll known laundryman named George
Holett was stabbed and it is supposed fatally,
this evening by Catharine Mcdonald, domes-
tic, in his employ who had quarrcllcd with
Mrs Halctt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

dated so. Cotton strong; low middlings 2O4a20}.
Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat dull; white
$50; fair to prime red l7Oal75; choice amber
l7SalS0; common to fair do l50al65. Corn
dull; white Southern 70; yellow Southern "a;
mixed Western 6la62 Oats dull; Southern III
a45; Western mixed As; do. white 46. Rye firm
and scarce at 7OaS0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

A BODY DRIFTED ASHORE. The Port To.
bacco Times OF yesterday says that the body of
colored man, supposed to have been accident
.lIv drowned as no marks of violence were
visible, drifted ashore, near Upper Cedar Point
Lighthouse one day this week. The body was
clothed with an oicloth suit, such as is usually
worn hy fishermen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

CAMP ING-ALExANDRIANW WOUNDED
The Jackson Grove Camp Meeting closed
yesterday, the rain preventing the usual clos
ing march around the circle from taking place.
Thursday night in some tents religious services
were held all night. Over hundred CONVEX
sions took place during the continuance of the
meeting But single disturbance took place
during the meeting, and that occurred on Thurs
day night, when it is said young man from
Alexandria was wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

TOURNAMENT. On Tuesday next, goth in
slant, festival will be held at Piscataway for
the benefit of ST. Nary's (Catholic) church of
that place, to be followed on Wednesday, 2lst
inst, by grand tournament and ball. The
ladies will provide a sumptuous dinner on both
days. and every provision will be made for the
comfort and accommodation of visitors A
choice band of music will also lend its attrac-
tons to the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

RAIN. Since "Wednesday night four and a
half inches of rain have faen-more than tell
during the four preceding months. 1t came in
time for most of the corn and the whole face Of
the country has been greatly improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

BADLY HURT. On the afternoon Of Thurs
day last, Mr.. Samuel Ball, a resident of this
county, while at work in Georgetown, fell from
a scaf1old to the ground, a distance of IS feet,
and seriously injured himself He was was i'm
mediately conveyed to his home near Balls
Cross Roads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
M0rfaIIY Wounded.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug 17.-Police officer Lew,
is A. Lane, was shot after midnight on Broad
street by Elisha Warne, superintendent OF
Warnes shooting gallery. The wound is sup
posed to be mortal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

RETURNED HoME.-Mr. Thomas Davy, one
Of the Oldest of our citizens, being an octoge-
marian. has lust returned to his home from an
extended tour through the West, looking de-
cidedly improved, and giving promise of many
years of usefulness among us yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Coal SHIpMENrTs.-The amount of Cum
berland coal shipped from this port during the
week ending to-day was as follows American
Coal Company 1881 tops; j. 2. Agnew 3.547
tons; Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Company
34() tons,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
EDUCHTIO.NHL.
2EMISES CHANGED.

DREMlSES CHANGED.
Il The SELECT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS,
under the instruction of Miss BELLE SMITH
will be removed to the second story of the house
No. 40 King street, and the duties of the School
will be resumed on Monday September 10Th
Pupils will have the advantage of large and,
in every respect convenient school room, with
the utmost care to give to each one the In
struction suited to age and attachments.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
The Markets.

New YORK, Aug. l7.-Stocks; dull. Gold
firm at l5i. Money easy at 3. Va. SKIES 40;
new so. Flour steady. Wheat dull and heavy.
Corn dull.
BALTIMORE, Aug. Iva. skies, consoli-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
By r. A. Kerby. AuctiOneer.

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT AUG
' TlON-Will be offered at public auction,
in front of the premises. on SATURDAY, the
5lst of August, at II o'clock H., the BRICK g.
Patrick, now occupied by j. II. Padgett, the
property cf the late Ii. Bradley, decd.
Terms Of Sale: Onc-tourth cash in hand on
the day of sale the residue in four equal pay
mcnts at three six, nine and twelve months, the
purchaser q: ing negotiable notes. with ap-
proved endor=ers, bearing interest from the day
of sale the title to be retained until the whole
purchase money is paid; or tho whole sum can
be paid cash down, us the purchaser may prefer
Stamps and conveyancing at the cost of pur-
chaser. Further particulars ut time of sale.
JOHN II. CREIGHTON,
Atty. for the heirs of H. Bradley, decd
ii-nntS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

We have received from the book and perl
odical store of MIR. q. 4. French, No. 50 King
street, the September numbers OF Frank Leslles
and Peterson Ladies Magazines with hand
some plates and interesting tables OF contents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

RoBBERY.-The house on Washington street
occupied by Miss Mary Ann Roach as female
school, was entered last night by. thief who
prised open rear window with a wooden bar
and opening press took therefrom key, by
which draw was unlocked and FROM this draw
a sum of money, amounting to about seven OF OF
eight dollars, was stolen. The THEFT was not
discovered until this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
USTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
i LAND In FAIRFAX COUNTY By

T1RUS STE + S SALE OF VALUABLE
i LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY. BY
virtue Of deed Of trust from Alphonso Fl. Ham
mond to the undersigned, bearing date July Both,
1853, and Of record on the land records of Fair
fax county Lib. T. No 3 pa. 81, and for the pur-
poses therein set forth, / shall on SATURDAY
the 18th of September, 1872, before the front door
of Cats Tavern, in "Wcst End" in the said
county Of Fairfax, offer for sale, to the highest
bidder, all those TWO LOTS or parcels of land
described in said deed, containing respectively
333 and 5 acres, being the same in the present
possession of George Bay less to whom reference
is made for a more particular description, and
who will take great pleasure in showing this
land to those wishing to view the premises. This
land is admirably situated for a market garden.
Terms cash. JAS. A. STOUTENBUkGH,
aug lU-laW4W Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

A GOOD Run BETTER THAN a BAD STAND
Col. Gray, of Colorado, on Thursday last, bet
Mr. G. W. Harrison, of this city, $4,000 that
Horace Greeley would not be elected President,
aud put up $3.50 forfeit, the remainder to be
deposited IN the banking house Of Burke 4
Herbert, in this city, by eleven o'clock yester-
day morning. Mr. Harrisous money was de:
posted on time. but as nothing had been heard
of Col. Grays at 2 o'clock this afternoon, Mr..
Harrison will receive the forfeit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
FRUIT.-Mr John Rust at the Waverly

FRUIT.-Mr John Rust at the WaVerly
Nursery, Oak Grove, Westmoreland county,
Va, has, as the Catalogue shows, great vari,
CIV Of pears. apples, peaches, and grapes, of
the best kinds. An esteemed friend has sent
us specimens of the Delaware, Concord. and
Rogers HYBRID Grapes and other varieties of
SUPERIOR onality; also some of the Flemish
Beauty pears, equal to any pears we ever saw
We trust that Mr. Rust's enterprise in estab-
ample encouragement Orders for trees and
vines, sent to him, will receive prompt atten-
ton. The nearest landings to the Nursery are
Leedstown on the Rappahannock and Long
wood on the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

PRODUCE RECEIPTS Among the receipts
by the O., A. & NJ. r. r., this week, were the
following Corn 1854 bushels, wheat 1852,
rye 20, oats 1856, onions 81, potatoes 10, -four
$40 bbls., su,nac 1889 sacks, apples 6 bbls.,
eggs 26 boxes, fruit =, butter "a tirkns, fowls
% coops, bark IS cords, lime 200 bills. cattle,
&c 2S wool sacks, brooms p bundles, hides
% bundles, sundries 2S boxes aud bills, tobac-
co l35 boxes, leather rolls, wood IA cords, fish
, bbs., pig iron %, 400 lbs, barrel stuff Is
crates, hair 6 lbs, rags 1892, guano l25 bags,
pumps 6, sheep skins bales, brass l5S lbs,
iron S,2O7, car wheels 20, bacon lis, lumber
900 feet, oak plank LOO feet, cattle 10
cars, sheep aud cattle , cars sheep 5 cars,
slaves :, slate /. ...-..
During the week there were received by the
w. Il o. r. R:-Wheat 2,5l6 bushels, corn
LOG, oats 50, meal sc, potatoes 40, onions 40,
sumac S, sos lbs, butter 80 bbls. and 6rkins,
eggs 30 bbs and boxes, fruit ll0f bbls. and
boxes, vinegar bbls., cheese 81 boxes, fowls
"a coops, calves A head, milk 70 gallons, hay
Is bales wood cars, stock =.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

READY FOR THEM.-The Washington cores
pondeut of the Baltimore Sun says: 1T is now
claimed bv the Virginia police authorities that
tbnu b.a sufficient force on chartered steam
ers living near the mouth of the Potomac, to
prevent the lauding Of the would-be prize fight,
ers in case they attempted to ''shie their caster
on Virginia soil. The policemen, who were
promised assistance, if needed, from Fortress
Monroe, did not learn that the fight was to OF
the time ''of'' till late last evening, mall II
steamer from here informing them OF the tact
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

rs CONSERVATIVE MEETING IN FAIRFAX
CoUSTr.-A meeting of the Conservative party
of Fairfax county will be held at the Court
House on Monday, the 18th instant, Court day.
to ratify the nomination of Gen. HUTTON for
Congress and to organize the party for the on
suing Presidential contest. There will be sever
al speakers in attendance.
Fairfax G. H. aug lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
A Ring TON HOME SCHOO l.,
II FOR YOUNG LADIES,

ALEXANDRIA,, A.
This Institution, SO long and favorably known
throughout Maryland, is now located in this
city, and prepared to receive
BOARDING AND DAY PUPILS
on the most advantageous terms. The course of
instruction is thorough, embracing all that is
usually pursued in a Young Ladies School of
high grade. Pupils entering for the purpose Of
improvement will not be disappointed, rs no eff
fort is spared for the promotion of that object
ty. Session commences September 9th, 1872.
For Circulars &C., address
Miss 4. p. RIVERS, Principal,
aug l4-3m 80 Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF LEASEHOLD, sc.

As trustee under a deed of trust from Emsn-
uel Webb, dated February Sd, 1872, and re-
corded in liber No. =, folio 1875, shall proceed
to sell, on MONDAY, September End, 1872, at
y o'clock M, in front of the City Hotel, in Al
exandria, Va, by public auction, all of the said
Emanuel Webbs Ri ht title and interest in and
to the LOT or SQUARE OF GROUND, with
the buildings and improvements thereon in the
city of Alexandria, b"unded by Pendleton, Fay
cite, Oronoco and Payne sts. being the ground
leased by said Emanuel Webb from Samuel
Miller.
Terms of Sale: One hundred and seventy FIVE
dollars in cash; the residue of the purchase money
in three equal insta mcnts at Z, II and Is months
with interest from sale, and secured by the pur-
chaser's bonds, with approved surety. Convey
ancing ut purchasers expense.
aug l6-ts ID. l.. SMOOT, Trustee
H1RUSTEE'S SALE OF A TRACT OF
Il LAND IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,
VA.-By virtue of dceI of trust executed by
Robert 5. Laws and wife. dated on the 3Uth day
of November, 1870, and recorded in the Land
Records of Alexandria county, Va, liber A,
No. 4, page 81, the undersigned, rs trustee in
said deed, will expose to sale at public auction,
in front OF the Court House of Alexandria coun-
ty, Va, on MONDAY, the ID day of Septem
Der, 1872, at II o'clock M, Court day. the
TRACT OF LAND conveyed by the said deed
OF trust, lying near Fort Craig, in Arlington
township, in said county of Alexandria, and
containing MINCED ACRES OF LAND, more
or less, and now occupied by said Robert 5.
Laws. Terms Of sac cash.
aug l2-2awts j. r. JOHNSTON, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
A LEXANDRIA ACADEMY.

The fifteenth annual session of this School will
begin on Monday. September 2. The following
named teachers are engaged for the session:
JOHN S. BEACH Principal, Teacher of
English Branches, Mathematics, Natural Sci
enccs and Latin.
DR.. Z. a. STABLER, Lecturer on Chemistry,
Anatomy and Physiology.
n. +. MOORE, Teacher of Greek.
AUGUST HENNING, Teacher of German.
Prof LOUIS GANBIN, Teacher of French.
Miss NJ, }. STEWART, Teacher Of Drawing
and Painting
CHARGES:
Third Years Senior Glass, per quarter of
SlO w
Second and First Years Senior GLASS;. 9 90
intermediate Glass 800
Junior Glasses. 90
For Catalogues, containing further informa-
ton, address
aug l4-2w JOHN S. BEACH, Principal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
VILLA H. BECK,
ATTORNEY AND GENERAL
CIa1N AGENT
81 King street, Alexandria, Va.

81 King Street, Alexandria, Va.
Collects vouchers received from Quartermss-
ters during the war; procures Pensions, Boun-
ties, Patents and Land Warrants prosecutes
Claims of loyal citizens and infants for property
taken during the war and for rent; Clsims for
Mail Service in 1861 Claims Of owners of Con-
fscated Property and Claims of owners Of prop
erty sold for direct taxes, for restitution; also
Claims of purchasers of such property where il
has been recovered, and Claims general J against
the United States
Special attention will be given to the prosecu-
ticn of Bankrupt business under the recent
amendment of the Bankrupt act, which allows
property.
Circulars containing the amendment, sent
upon application. aug l7-d&tw3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
y ETHEL ACADEMY,
u Near Warrenton Eauuuier CO. Va.

pETHEL ACADEMY,
ID Near Warrenton, Fauquier co., Va.
Session opens September 18th, 1872
Board and tuition, $751; 50, per session of five
months. No. extras. For Catalogue, &c, ad-
dress A. G. Smith, VIM w. Smith, A. M, j. B.
Lightfoot late Principal Va. High School, Gull
pepper &. H., Va Fauquier CO., aug l4-lm
DANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE,
IL ASHLAND
Hanover County, Virginia.
Session opens last Thursday in September.
ONE HUNDRED AND TEN DOLLARS
will pay all necessary expenses for the half ses-
sion. For Catalogue address
Rev. JAS. A. DUNCAN, D. D., Prest or
Rev. ALEx. G. Brown, Secty. -
Ashland, Hanover CO., aug l3-6w
w For students of both sexes, in distinct de-
partments, WESTM MISTER, MD.
This Institution Is under the special patronage
of the Maryland Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church, but is strictly
free from any sectarlanlsm, either IN its course
of study or rules Of discipline. Male and female
students reclte in separate classes, but all have
the advantage of Instruction from every PROBES
Sor having charge Of the studies pursued.
The Vice Principal, Rev. DIR. Nichols, the
Preceptress miss Hance) and several other mem
bcrs Of the Faculty reside in the college building
and have constant oversight Of the boarding stu
dents The course of study is thorough, under u
competent corps of thirteen Instructors. The
Ninth Scmi-Annual Session will begin Septem-
Der 3, 1872.
EXPENSES PER SESSION OF q WEEKS.
Board, lodging, washing, fuel and light. $50 90
Tuition in Preparatory Department ........ II so
Tuition in Collegiate ......... 30 w
instruction in Music with use of instru-
ments 25 90
Naturalization fee payable on entering
Collegiate Department. ............"....... 5 W
Nc extra charges for any study in the regular
course For Catalogues address
j. T. WARD, D D., President.
aug 2-6w Westminster, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

UNFoUNDED REPORT report in circu-
laiou this morning to the effect that the banks
of the Alexandria Canal at Four mile Run had
been washed away, was entirely incorrect. -
Navigation 90 the canal is suspended, but as
stated yesterday the suspension was caused
by the breaking of an angle block in the Aque-
duct, to repair which the water had TO be
drawn off 1t is understood, however, that
the water will be let on again tonight and that
boats will arrive on Monday.