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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, January 4.-Whest
Is steady 81 yesterdays quotations; offerings of
2}4 bushels red, with sales at 100 for good, and
2Ju for choice. Corn is active, and prices have
advanced lc; offerings of l6 bu hels mixed and
81 of yellow, with sales at Co. Rye is firm sales
1T 100, with offerings OF As bushels.
RISE IL FLouR-The ice embargo has caused
quite stir in the Flour market, and holders
were asking higher figures yestcr than on
the day before Transaction: in it were pretty
brisk yesterday, and good many barrels
changed hands. During the day prices adj
vanced from forty to fifty cents on the barrel
orer the advance Of the previous day Rich.
Dispatch.
THE RATE FOR MONEY at the London Stock
Exchange, yesterday on Government securities,
was lower than the Bank Of England rate by
one and y half per cent. The rate of discount
for three months bills in open market, WAS
thrcc-cights per cent below the Bank OF Eng
land rate, The amount OF bullion withdrawn
from the bank, yesterday, on balance, WAS
twenty-siy thousand pound: sterling; The spe-
Gle in the Bank of France increased five hun
dred Thousand francs during the past week.
THE New YORK DRY GOODS MARKET is re-
ported quiet: stocks imp -ecedcntedly hight,
and orders Tor future delivery are OF u highly
satisfactory character, but Invested OF the least
speculative tendency. The iobbers have gener-
ally completed taking account of stock, and rs
rule their sccumulat., r.s of goods are by no
means so heavy rs to prevent their entering tho
market st M early date as liberal purchasers.
Prices nave experienced ~ alteration during
the week for either cotton or woollen goods.
The regular auction sale Of Scranton coal, in
New York, took place yesterday. 500 tons
lump sold Al 8 co; 800 tons steamer, s. IS;
I -Iul,. , IAl, , TONS
At on TO 81 To- Is 90 tons stove at 10 TO 81 w.
and u COO tons chestnut 81 5 81 70 So 10.
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LIST OF LETTERS

January 4, 1873.
Persons calling for letters will say they are ad-
vcrtised and give the date of the list.
II not called for within thirty days, they will be
.rut IL liz. dcad letter office in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

j. Parker Mburn is the Treasurer of the
National College of Pharmacy in Washington
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

The Washington correspondent Of the Bali,
more Sun says that the members OF the
Southern Claims Commission yesterday visited
the farm of Mrs. Anna NJ. Fitzhugh, in Fair
fax county, Virginia, to take her evidence
she being too unwcll to come to Washington
in support of her claim for 1915, 600 for stand
ing timber cut from her farm by the order Of
Colonel Greene, formerly chief quartermas'el
of department of Washington. She claim:
that SIS 900 cords of wood were cut. The CLAIM
has been fully proved, the question now being
whether she can prove her loyalty. This !:
the largest claim filed before the commission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

NOTICE-TO GEORGE TUCKER: IKE
~ notice. that on MONDAY, the Sd day OF
February 1873, that being the frat day of the
term of the County Court Tor Alexandria county,
Va, shall move said Court to substitute
trustee IN the place of yourself you having
removed beyond the limits Of this State in n
deed of trust recorded among the land records
Of the aforesaid Court, in liber w, No. 3. foil"
800, which deed was executed by Emellne VI.
Norris to secure the payment Of her note 70 The
undersigned for 5000, with interest from the I'd
day cf October, 1865.
jan 4-w4w OMER Y. CRA IL.
DRIME MALAGA GRAPES for sale cheap
L by the
CHINESE TEA COMPANY,
No. III north Royal street.
Jan Alexandris, Va.
WANTED To RENT.-A COMFORTA-
w BILE DWELLING HOUSE or SUITE
OF ROOMS for 4 small family. Address T.,
st the Gazette Office, stating terms, &c. jan
600 BBLS NEW BAY ISLAND HER
wv RING now in store and for sale by
nov % GEO w. HARRISON j. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

MURDERS. Mrs. Mary Ann Lampley an
aged resident Of East Baltimore, was found
dead in her dwelling on Thursday night US
terday coroner's jury, after careful invest.
CATION into tic case, came to the conclusion
that her death was deliberately planned aud
quietly executed murder. The physicians VINO
Were called upon to make post norton ex-
animation of the victim arrived at the conclu-
sion that her death Was caused by violence, as
shown by the condition Of the brain. lungs,
neck and abdomen Of the deceased. 1t is sup
posed that she was struck violent blows in the
abdomen, and then probably stranrlcd or
smothcred to death. So far the evidence has
not implicated any one, aud no arrests have
been made, but the police authorities are max.
Ing active eXertlons.
On last Sunday evening the body OF Euse .e
\. PurdcIl was found 10 gully in the vicinity
OF Howes store, 10 the lower part Of Aune
Arundel county. Nd, with marks Of violence
upon 1t which Indicated that the unfortunate
man had been killed and robbed On the pre-
vious Thursday evening he had left Howe's
store in company with negro man named
Saunders, whom he had engaged to accompany
him and show him the road The murdered
man is supposed to have been Frenchman,
and was engaged in cleaning clocks Saunders
Is reported to be released penitentary con-
vict, and is suspected of being the murderer
ELopEMEST IN ENGLAND. Fashionable cir
cles in England have just been scandalizcd by
the elopcmeut of Lady Townshcnd with Lord
Thyme. The foolish woman. who is only II
years of age, was married at Il to the husband
whom she has deserted. He was a jealous
phllanthroplst and spent most of his time in
visiting the poor His wife, on the other hand,
was gay aud constant attendant on balls and
parties. She finally fell in with Lord Thyme,
a professional llbcrtinc, and generally one Of
those raScal= whose polished manners conceal
their hcartleSsncss. He leaves wife behind
him, aud his companion has torSaken wealth
aud reputation for & man bankrupt 10 reputa-
ton and fortune The circumstances show that
it was only by sudden impulse that she con-
scented to fly with him. The step has been
taken. aud her good name is gone forever
\ CHILD CARRIED AWAY By a Doc. 90
"Wednesday evening Coroner Taylor was uoti-
fed that the dead body OF an immature white
CHILD had been found III an open lot near French
Garden Hill He proceeded towards the spot
at once, and upon nearing it, saw dog grab
the child 10 its mouth and make of with it with
tremendous speed. OF course he was unable
OF hold an Inquest, or even to view the body
Richmond E"mier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

Saturday about three hundred business men
of Buffalo went on an excursion over the But
falo, New York, and Pennsylvania railroad TO
Emporium, Pa, to celebrate the opening CT
the railroad to its termination at Emporium, a
distance of 100 miles from Buffalo, cighty-fve
of Which has been completed since May, 1872.
The Baltimore American says 1.-The road
opens up wild and hitherto inaccessible coun-
try, Astounding in coal, iron, and primitive tim,
Der, to trade and commerce. The coal IN Gam
bria county, the terminus Of the road Is caicu-
lated by scientific engineers to be inexhaust'bc
for one thousand gears, even though thous-
and tons were taken from it each day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

PRINCE WILLIAM ITEMS We take the fol
lowing items from the Manassas Gazette Ar
army musket burst in the hands of coored
man near this place on Saturday last killing q
rabbit which he aimed at; ten partridges ou
of flock which flew by him at the time; blew
the soles of his boots off, set off half pound
of powder which he had in his pocket melted
four pound. of shot, and strange to say no dam
aged was done except the total wreck Of the
gun and ammunition. After the explosion the
man discovered the wreck Of his gun in the
top of tree, where it is said TO still hang
the explosion caused the hunters hair, which
Mr.. ArthurF. woodward has been appointed
jailor, vice Mr.. John T. Goodwin, resigned. Mr..
Matthew woodward has taken the Roseberry
property in the village vocated by Mr.. Arthur
F. woodward. Mr. Goodwin has moved into
the "Wh House hotel, and We learn he will
open it sometime during the coming spring
Its rumored that ghost of a departed has
been seen in this place, causing considerable
commotion among some Of our people, We
have made some inquiries in regard to the
matter but cannot get any particulars about its
appearance.
A few nights since the cellar OF John John
SOP, shoemaker of this place, was entered and
one hundred and fifty pounds of bacon carried
off. The thief was tracked in the snow as far
as Thomas Grst Mill
Christmas passed off quietly in Brentsville,
there being but one drunken man seen on the
Streets during the holidays, and be being a
citizen of eighboriDg village sometimes called
'Sump-town.
We learn that another hotel Is to be opened
at Brentsville. If It's to be equal to that of Mr.
J. B. Reds Brentsville will be able to boast
of two excellent hotels.
The quarterly term Of the County Court
meets on Monday next. \ full grand jury has
been summoned TO take cognizance of all viola
sion. FLAW.
The store of Mcssrs. kiuchcloe & Lynn, at
Independent Hill was broken into short time
ago and robbed of small amount of money.
The population Of Brentsvie has increased
the past year; there having been seven births
and on two deaths.
We learn that one or two Of our citizens con-
template making business of butchcnng here
after.
Some Of our good friends of Clifton station
busted up one drinking place by an appeal
to the Court and started three.
The cpzootic has had damaging effect on
seighiDg this season.
The wife of Mr. Harvey Yarns is lying very
ILL.,
WISTERISG ToCK.-The hard winter that
is upon us and the scarcity Of provender will
compel the farmer to husband his supply aud
make the most use CT it possible. Iu recent
conversation with an intelligent farmer. be in
formed Us that, to insure his live stock against
want during the winter, he cuts up all his straw,
spreads it upon his barn floor, sprlukes it with
little mill-feed and salt, aud mixes it we'll.
He says his cattle eat it in this condition with
greater relish, and nothing is lost. We com.
mend bis example to those VI lu are apprehen-
sive of their supplies failing before spring
EArke Cnnri.r.
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sent u the dead Icttcr ONICt, III AsHIE
Allen, Hannah, col Macrea, Geo d L
Bison. 4 McGahey, John
Chichester, Mary Z Penn, Mrs George
Chian, Henry, col Payne, julia
Griffin. Chas VI Row land, Mrs Eli
Gibson, Mss Emma Shatcr, Geo w
Griffin, Miss Emma Shorter, LIZZIE Al
Garner. Miss Lottie Smith, Robert Z
Gsrvey, Michael Stewart, VIM
johnson, Miss Georgia Williams, Miss HI
johnson, Mrs Ellen Williams, } w
Kidd. J $idnev Wilson, J w
Lee, james, col Whiten, Gustav II
Langof, BENZ, 3
jan At y. p. TRlST. p.
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ROMANTIC. There is somewhat of romance
connected with the family Of the old man Graf:
ton Banks, who was murdered on Vinegar Hill
last week. 1t seems that some time last spring
a we'll dressed lady got off the cars at Medium S
River Depot, aud going short distance into
the country, stopped and put up at the cabin
of family of very respectable negroes. 4 few
days subsequent to her arrival she gave birth
to child, and she was properly cared for by
the hospitable negroes for several months when
she left them. rewardng them handsomely for
their care. She then took the child and car
ried it to the house ofGrattou Banks. and left
it with his family, with hundred dollars in
money and instructions to call on her for more
money when requied. She then left Grafton
alone knowing whittier she went. Since that time
regular Dstalments of money have been receiv-
ed by Grafton and his family for care and sup
port of this unknown child, which, We learn, is
stilfwith his family near Mediums River.
The mother is reported as young, beautiful and
of high estate, while the child is one of unusual
beauty and the mystery is likely to remain an-
solved, now that Grafton Banks is dead, for he
alone of all the people who know Of the cir
cumstance, knew where the mother of the child
lived. = Charlottesville Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-01-04

RAILROAD MArTERs-Messrs. Davenport
& Finch, principa contractors of the Fredericks-
burg, Orange, and Charlottesville Railroad, are
vigorously pushing forward the work on the
line between this place and Orange Court
House The holidays over, work has again
been resumed on some of the sections. Mon
day next operations will be resumed along the
entire line with an increased force. Half of
the grading on the unfinished portion of the
line, about ~ miles, has been flushed. Six
hundred tons of iron have been ordered, and
will be here when needed. The depot and
workshop Of this company, now in course of
erection at this place, will be completed in about
ten days. The large engine house has been re-
moved from its original position TO the Rail
road track, so that now the locomotive old
Dominion, which, BY the way is as bright as
new piu, has shelter now when not employed.
Everything is. moving Oh prosperously on
this line, and if the epIzoot and hard weather
will keep off. the iron horse will, no doubt by
the first of May, salute the citizens of Orange
Court House. fredericksburg Star.
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RETRENCuMENT =!

| RETRENCuMENT :.
Nearly $24 900 having been expended by the
| Legislature during the Christmas holidays the
cry Of rctrcnchmeut has again been raised and
today in the House, resolution was intro
| duccd inStructing the Committee on Re-
trcnchment and Economy to report as soon
as possible what reduction can be made in the
expenses Of the executive, legislative and ju-
| diciai departments Of the government, without
dctlncnt to the State. But as there is some
thing OF the ridiculous beginning to be attaceed
to the subject aud rs there is 40 idea of reducing
the per diem or aboiishing mileage, notwith-
pass over the railroads and other lines of trans
poration in the State, the House refused to
suspend the rules for its present consideration
and the resolution went over.
STATE REPOSITORIES.
Mr. Thomas in the Senate, to-day, made an
adverse report upon the resolution Of eXpe
dicncy of amending the act making certain
banks in the city Of Richmond repositories Of
the public money, &c. Notwithstanding this,
it is understood that vigorous attempt will be
made to have the State funds divided among
the banks Of the other cities Of the State and
the delegate from your city with those of
Lynchburg, Norfolk, Petersburg, &c, will
HIM 4 utlti ulluEu uSut III Ucual vi luClI Ic-
Spcctve communities.
DELINQUENT LANDS.
The House of Delegates has adopted resc-
luton requesting the Auditor to furnish
statement showing when delinquent lands
in the several countics, cities aud towns Of the
Commonwealth we're last exposed for sale for
unpaid taxes. and what amounts arc due, aud
Tor what years, on delinquent lands, specifying
the amounts BY counties, cities and towns. Al
50 what lands are now held by the State by
purchase at the sales Of delinquent lands.
TAN on DOMESTIC LIQUOR.
\ resolution has been introduced in the
House of Delegates requesting the Senators
and members of the House of Representatives.
from this State 10 the i. S. Congress to secure,
if possible, the removal of the tax now impos-
ed by act of Congress on brandy made from
fruit Everything should be done to encour-
age the manufacture Of domestic liquors, there
by driving out the Accountable stuff palmcd off
ON the community as " imported !"
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-15
VALUABLE PH,:E!IES IL THE SECOND 1iS.
TRICT.
StC,EoSiOH OF John +. MICK. JOHN MACK Er
AZ. ". CHARLES MACE.
ny C:iARLv~ r, FnETiER. Arcrr(

Ny CHARLES T.. EnETiER. AUCTION.
DAY, Hag.h =, 1873. at twc!v. O'Clock NJ. at the
st. Louls Auction Exchange. on St. Louis street.
between Roy,,i aud Clartres streets Will De sold
at public auction, by Nirtu. OF a Judgment rem
dcIed by the Hon. :. l.. IIssot, Judge OF the Sc
cOnd District Court tOT The parish OF Orleans the
;w"nt!tlnt, 1f January, 1873, and signed the
:htId of February. 1873 the following nrOpe.ti.s-
!. A CERTAIN POR HON OF GROUND. with the
n!ting- a.i Improvements : er.oE, situated IN
IN" suburb IRENE. IL square bounded by Roman,
st. Peter. nr.a's and frjeu. streets. forming the
corner o. Roman and st. Peter streets. and meas
.ring, French measure, .! feet - inches front
~. Peter street, 8. feet inches lines front
Roman street and 90 fee: Ial. inches in dept! on
the line toward Piieur street
;. ! LOT 1F GROUND. with N" buildings aad
improvements thereon. situated near the basin OF
the New orleans Navigation Company in the
square b0uadt by orleans, st. Peter Prleur and
Rom,n streets, designated as lot No. !! aud meas
ures 3! feet line front on st. Peter street by %
feet ~ laches lines "a depth between phfsi!ri
lines
B. TWO lots OF GROUND, situated IN the Second
District of this city IN the square hru"ded by or
leans 81 Py.cc Roman and PIieur streets desis
mated as lots G and D Said lots measure each, in
American measure. u feet line traut on st. Peter
street by depth o: ;: !c" inches line. between
parallel lines.
IA LOT OF GROUND. situated in the suburb
IRENE, dee ignated BY the No D, of square No. y,
AID measures 50 feet fro on 'arondelet walk ana
% feet II inches wide in the rear by depth OF dI
feet four inches line on the line dividing 1t from
lot No. :. and OF i3i feet inches on the ane div.d-
ing it from lot No. :.
5. A CERTAIN PIECE OR PORTION OF GROUND.
with all the buildings and improvements thereon
situated in III. Fauh0urg Marigny, 0f thu.
city in the square bound d by Union. BagHtelle,
Prosper and Sohdelle streets. Said piece OF
ground measures, in French measure, 81 feet !
niche. front on Solide" by 90 feet inch IN depth.
Terms-Or la f cash, balance az and two
wears tu.ially for nstes. divided to suit convent
ence of ntirs and special NOR gage on the prop
.rty sold, the buildings to be insured and KEEP IL
surpd tor amount of notes due, and policies trans
terI"d t." vendors the purchasers 10 assume 20 pay
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AUCTION SALES.
az G. E. GirardsY & Co.

,laca j. n, tine market, nOtwith standing &c de-
2nTsased CondIrIon OF our affairs, and upon such
ms ard conditions as 70 enable all who have
tbe Dride and determination of securing a home
teal in this Great and steadily progressive South
am NetToDoi= to do The stimulus and de-
y+IoDnents OF improvements in the Sixth District
have, SURPASSED tkose Of all the older dis
tricts and with the modern Conveniences
and othe. enterprises projected and per
m9nently located there. property can not
t1II 10 enhance very rapidly and prov. in
a short time as desirable as an investment
!, - for occupation As this ofrr!ng viii be the
7rsr treat ale OF the season where all the prop.
rTtv viii ptremptorIy be sold free from all taxa
.io1 ez.rrrinc that of the current year, payable
only in 1874 aud with the gutIantee of one ut the
n,G+s- and best authenticated titles IN the State,
II ~ 70 be- boppd that those having to invest
III ..,.au,inE the. property and attend the sale
y hich will be mad. on the following unusually
.-erTrs and Coad!tons-OG" htth cash; ra'ance az
one rwo three. four i've 81. seven. eight. nine
aII ~, Gears credit tUr notes OF the purchasers
SECURED by mortgage and vendel lien on the prop
.;,T sid h.aring 80 per cent per annun interest
!r,,n ;h ,;v Of -a,,. J.i! their IIiIy. II not
tL..n nr,ocf.aly paid. .i-h! pei cent, r,T annum.
tain IN. i've Der cent ATTIC. news zee claus---the
irunroy,D.t.t Is 70 BE- kept insured and the policies
70 b transferred to vendors and the act of sale
al :'l.. ,xuens. .. the purchasers before Joseph
fan..y notary DHt'.r. -
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DYC. T.. EIRARDEY 8: GO. AUCTION
y e.rs-Nich",asJ HUeT, AtI' t.onteI-Hihca No.
= Exchange. Piac.-vU HSDAE February 10 1873
At tvi..,,. ,,.Io.k NJ. at the Merchants and Auc-
,inurtrs' Exchange. on Royal. between Canal and
CUst0iuh0use streets IN his city of New orleans
u, virtue of an order OF the honorable the second
District Court for the parish OF Orleans Latsi De-
reinl,rr 80 1872 vii. bt sold > public auction the
following described property. to wit
CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND situated, i ng
and being in the parish OF Wrst Feciana State 't
Iuuisi ana containing 40' acres. bounded on the
north by land, of Jed D. Slni'i. and p Converse.
and OF, ;I,. east by lands Q; Mrs. TUrnhul. to-
g-t.er with all tn. buildings and Improvements,
etc. thereon.
, Lot, Nos. s and :; ais" portion Of io' No.
IS and ~ I-+t il the northwest come. OF lo M. J.
il eorlai. No ; ~ ipIated .ands in the town OF
jackson parish Ot East Feli.ian.. State Of .oulS
iana with al II. Iuitns. and Improvements
:S1Tfor.
Terms % S4'.-Foy the property firstly de
scrbe.i. Dne-aat C.-I and tda 1dtaAce on cr"'lit
OF
For 80. Drop. T;s secondly described: : loco cash
and the balance credit OF one, tTO and three
years.
These credit portion. 20 ~ II notes o: ii" Hur
.ias.I. -acI:,e! DI s."ria mortgage and Ter doi $
ii..u tn. property sd, ana barring interest ."
Il ght pc, cent per auuum from date OF sale unfl
final V,vnI..nt t+t so5s q: n4OrtG to contain 'he
p-rai "I,u-c Of tiS" pei cent .-tfornr'a ices n
event al 'G.i 10 recover payment u: .At aote' OF
any portion thereof
Acts Of gai~ - Il. expense =" ne puiCh.sr'A iit
fore ". J t&st,'I, uotaT, .,jIt.o.
AZ - FL Il :.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-02-15
By E, NJ. & B. J. Montgomery.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. PIANOS. CARPETS
ETC.. AT AUCTION.
by X. NJ. & II. j. 1IONTGOMERI--
ID Il. NJ. MONTGOMERY. AuctiQ' YER or 20 IN
orv Hail. No. 70 Camp street. "'ilt be sOd 81
every SATURDAY. TUESDAY and THURSDAY. r.
the auction sooms No. q Natchez street, :: s.eveI
O'Clock
GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF NEW AED SEC
OSD-HAND FURNITURE, such UaewO0d, 81
hogany and Walnut Bedsteads, ArmoLrs. Bureau.
Washstands ParIOr Furniture, Marble top Centre
Tables, Carpets FIencl. Plate Mirrors. Mature SEQ
Cooking Stoves etc.
Afsv.
Upright and Square PIANOS Of Psyei. FsV's afc
other manufactured.
ALSO.
At their large warefooms known a. Afmofy hsn
No 81 Camp street a large stock of NEW FURNi'
TURE Of every description aud design 81 private
sale.
Teras-CRsh S7