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The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-01-24
a BY W. Goddin, Aue tioneer.
A ssrsNEE's SALE o.

In compliance with decree of the United
States District Court tor the Eastern District of
Virginia, in the matter of VIM. T. Swift, bank
rupt, dated 2lst December, 1872. will sell at
auction, free from liens, on ~
WEDNESDAY, THE 10Th JANUARY, 1873,
at IL o'clock NJ, in front of the United States
Courthouse, in the city of Richmond, ST ACRES
OF sLAND in said county, adjoining those of
Garland Duke, and others.
ALSO "a ACRES OF LAND in said county,
adjoining Mrs. Holiday and others.
TERMS-O ne-third cash ; balance at six and
twelve months, for negotiable notes, interest
added with approved endorsers, and title re-
tanned till all of the purchase money is fully
paid. JACOB COIN,
ia S-2aw3w Assignee.
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BY w. Goddin, Auctioneer.
IN OF
CHOOSES In ACTION.

As assignee of Waggoner & Harvey, bank
rupts, and in pursuance of an order of w. w.
Forbes, register, entered on the 18th January
1873, shall sell at auction, in front of the Uni
ted States Courthouse, in the city of Richmond
ON FRIDAY, THE 7TH FEBRUARY. 1873,
commencing at ~ o'clock NJ, all of the uncol-
leeted ACCOUNTS, BONDS, NOTES and
JUDGMENTS rendered by the said baulsrupts,
amounting to $l2,336l4, in parcels of ten at q
time a list of which has been prepared in hand
bill form and circulated in the different counties
of this State, and can also be seen TT the office
of the auctioneer
TERMS-Cash.
i. M. GARNETT,
ia 22--2aWtd .. Assignee.
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Live Stock sales al State seales,

NJ IlIOIhVNDi JtIIudIF 1910.
Mr.. l.. Gimmi, wsighmaster at the Live Stock
Scales, makes the following report of transac-
tions for the week ending TO day: Cattle, III
heao @3 to exc. gross; Hogs, 2l2 head Q61s to
e. net; Sheep, none sold at scales--last sales
@6h to TIC. sElt
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Richmond Tobacco Market.

Richmond Prices Current.
JoBBINa PRICES.
JANUARY "a 1873 4
APPLES.-Green, sound, s.. ooa4. so a barrel.
Inferior sold for what they will bring.
ENGLISH ALE.-Pints So rs; quarts. 1915.
BUCKWHEAT-91sa 4e per pound
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ASsIGNEE'S SALE.

o. ASSIGNEE'S SALE. sare ma
In compliance with decree Of the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia, in the matter of VIM. J. Lind.
sey, bankrupt dated December 81, 1872, will
sell at auction, free from liens, at Yorktown,
Virginia. t 5ssl3g3a aae}ys4
THURSDAY, 9Th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1878,
at IL o'clock M, in front of the u. S. Court
house, lls ACRES, with improvements, on
Poquasin river, in York County. $3.50
ALSO Al ACRES OF LAND, held as tenant
by courtesy, near Yorktown. 4sa&&
TERMS OF SALE--One third cash, balance
on credit of six and twelve months, purchaser
to give notes, with approved security, for de-
ferred payments and the title retained by the
assignee until said notes are paid.
.sunt sa,al- JACOB COIN,
ia 9-2aW3w Assignee
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GET TREES IN THE FALL.
APPLE AND PEAR TREES FOR yIR
GINA Ak6PECIALTY
AT MT. VERNON NURSERIES.
Sc 1S-wtf
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-01-24
BY w. Goddin, Auctioneer.
ASsIGNEE'S SALE
OF
LAND IN YORK COUNTY.

In compliance with a decree of the United
States District Court for the Eastern District
of Virginia. in the matter of Samuel Hogg bank
rupt, dated 2lst December, 1872, will sell at
auction, free from liens, on
5. THURSDAY, BOTH JANUARY, 1873,
at IL O'Clock NJ, in front of the United States
Courthouse, in the city of Richmond, "a
ACRES OF LAND with small frame
DWELLING thereon, situated on Wounly's
Greek, about four miles from Yorktown and one
mile from main stage road in York County.
TERMS-One-third cash balance at six and
twelve months for negotiable notes, interest
added with approved endorsers, and title re-
tanned till all of the purchase money is fully
paid. f.. JACOB COIN,
ia l0-2awSw Assignee.
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BY ]. L. Chenault, Auctioneer,
A SsIGNEE'S SALE ga
LIFE INTEREST IN 2s5 ACRES OF LAND
IN BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA.
By virtue of an order of the District Court of
the United States for the Eastern District of Vir
ginia, in the matter of ID. w Moseley, bankrupt,
dated November 18th, 1872, I will sell at public
auction on
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH, 1873,
at IL O'Clock M, in front of the Courthouse at
Farmvile, Prince Edward county, Virginia the
bankrupt's interest in g
2S5 ACRES OF LAND,
with good improvements thereon, situated in
Buckingham county, Virginia, three miles from
Buckingham Courthouse.
TERMS-One-thirdc cash; balance on q credit
OF six and twelve months, the purchaser to give
notes for the deferred payments. with SIX per
cent interest added, title TO be retained until said
notes are paid.
VIM H. ALLDERDICE,
ia l4-2aW3W Assignee.
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TENlEis is 10 GIVE NOTiCAi-That on tie
A 10th day of Jan'y, 1875 warrant In bank
ruptcy was issued out of the District Court of
Va, against the estate of John p. Dunton, of
Northampton county and State of Virginia, who
has been adiudged a bankrupt his own
petitions: That the payment of any debts,
and the delivery of any property belonging 10
said bankrupt, to him or for his use, and the
transfer of any property by him. are forbidden
bankrupt, to prove their debts, and choose one or
more assignees of his estate, will be held at a
Court of Bankruptcy, to be holden at No 20
r. Is. Foster, Esq, Register, on the 18th day i' of
February, A. D. 1873, at II o'clock M.
JOHN W. FARRELL
Deputy Marshal as Messenger "
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
NEW vopx n.uv rp,nux FRIDAY DECEMBER SHEET

:
under tho Fifth Avenue Hotsi. tho most handsome.
fAhonabe and tasteful articles in the way Of covering
for the head found Excellent glovos and hne furs
are slso sold
EspKsscmEtD, at No tis Nassau g., makes excellent
ha which he sells cbeapiy, and has also the best I'M
ported head Down town buyers lind visit to hia
store 70 their advantage. Wristlets, neck-mufs, and
gloves Of 6rst-rate quality also be found there
WARSoCX & CO.--Ihe hats and caps made by Warnock
& Co.. No. 5l9 Broadway show good taste In design. ex-
cellenoe OF material, and thorougbness IN makeup
This is prompt devlsing novelties aud in antic
pating fashionable faaces.
BURKE-Thc hats and fufs sold by Burke AZ No 2l0
Broadway are handsome and wear well. Burke has a
wide Of styles TO choose from and nothing out OF
date tiImsy In material or makeup Is in his stock.
His prices suit buyers
ERsBswRIsAt No. 1t8 NISsaust, n0ar Spruce at, Ia
another downtown store of merit where T. Euen Hcln
offers ue hats seaskin caps aud other goods ia that
line az favorable terms.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19


ana bronses are cen required SITTER dAnass wrousAs
by balls and receptions Those wishing TO supply the
oceasioned by such to provide themselves
with newer aud more elegant ware. may hnd, their
wishes met by Oyington Bros, at No. as Futonst..
Brooklyn
WARREN. WARD & Collie furniture OF this ncm, at
No 70 sprng-,t NO 372 West Tyeifh.st is grace
fu III design. excellent workmanship and luxurious
in II goes into many quarters the city, aud sp-
proves tsel to purchasers The quantity
IL great and thoroughness aud skin are shown
BAssFORD.Ihere is an immense variety OF hou.e-fur-
n,hnS goods at the weiknown OF Bsssford n the
Cooper Union Building aud in addition to the usual
complete stock OF useful articles essential TO hOusekcep
Ing there large assortment appropriate To the hol-
days. OF the lighter and more elegant wares.
sTLELE & Co.rhc patent feather busters OF Steele
Co. will be uncommonly useful at this time when tho
house ~ ftIy swept aud gsrnisbeJ ChriN
mas festival. Thi. firm. whose Office No
row. also deals IN South Anerica ostTlch and yulture
feathers.
MERDEs CCTLERY Co.-Desrablo articles for gifts
well as ty furnish the feta noarf those stamped
with the mark OF the Merdcn Cutlery Co.. whose
room is Al No 10 Chamberssi Their hne oarycrs win
deity divide the joints and sinews OF tho ChrsmaA
fowl
f. KRUrINA az Nos os and - East Houston-st. calls
attention fine furniture imported by himself specially
for the holidays. His lmportatons from Pars aud
switzerland. the selection comprising articles OF ehoice
deYice and thorough workmanship. fI
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
SEWING-MACHlNES.
or

The FLORENCE.-TO young housekeepers, or
to any one who desires utility in gift, the consideration
OF sewing machines ia attractive atthis time. The merits
OF the Florence machine have often been set before ho
public. Its motions all positive IT. construction aud
operation marvelousy simple. Its reversible feed and
Improved hemner It's easy adjustment OF needle, ts
economical OF thread and the range Of s work are
among It's advantages.
WHEELER & wILsoS.--Ihe merits OF the Wheeler q
Wilson machine are shown by the results of the sharp
examination it underwent this year in Vienna, when
brought into close competition with many others IL
received no less than marks Of distinction, having
been awarded grand diploma of honor and grand
medal for progress The now No. Wheeler wilson
machine which accomphshes much more than its prede-
cessors, having q broad range OF work and seYerai
special features has taken this year gold medal at tho
MARYLAND Institute a silver medal at the Georgia
State Fair and the highest premium at the American
Institute.
The DOMESTIC sewing machine is younger candidate
for praise Its merits its way rapidly aud the sales
have been large the few years since its manufacture
began The Union Of the Grover & Baker co. aud the
Domestic Co. In the imposing building at Fourteenthst
and Broadway may be expected to expand the success
already attained.
The BECKwTTH Portable Family sewing machine haa
the great merits Of compacness convenience IN hand
ling nd cheapness II is sold thirty days trial a.
Nos. S62 Broadway.
THE GROVER & BAKER machine has been long estao-
shed in popular II has been sold at Nos I'G aud
78s Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
GENERAL NOTES.

A frightful distemper prevails among the
cats OF Lawrence Mass So much the better for the rats
and the mice!
Franklin township, Penn, has produced an
ear OF corn having less than isl6 raus by an hon
est, careful count"
There is family in Norwak, Ct. which has
lost confidence In partridge because the cook while pre-
u,ring a specimen OF that Mrd for roasting Iouno
ssuake half a yard long inside OF 1t. .
Dunbarton, n H., has petifed bog. Fii-
reep wears ago this gunter died, and was buried IN
swsmu Now he has been found in stony state. ME
sssh reesemonng chalk No trichina there now'
A distributor Of prohibitory votes in Boston,
ON election day, was assaulted with vile epithe's.
renched with showers of water. nis tickets e
from his hand, and his person aisnHureo I" 80
eggs. 80, A.. ha
The Two Wild Men Of Borneo, SAID 20 90
one OF the best sie shows" in the country arc ~po'.
IN no worth $4,000 and 20 "owned" oy n E,ur-
OF Weston. Mass What becomes, then Oh 'A'
teenth Amendment. ...til.s -. :. ,ar,oc ;r
About six years ago a. patriotic person sa,a, IN
Cornish. Me-. left by will 1900 to the owl
Of which WAS TO be forever devoted 70 tne
a,sn,,v IN var,ous parts OF the vas., o, 'ns Sss
S,si Hsnner The heirs noe osinx 1 %
an thst way have bsep eyer snse s~S ir NJ.
tr.i,ns ths VII BanIng has uiampnea' aaa long mag
lt waycl
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
STATIONERY, ETC.

JOHN F0LEYS GOLD PENS.
The reputation of the damOnd-pOlnted gold
pens Of John Foley whose pens and pencils sold ~
No Astor House, is founded on real merit. In firm
ness in marking and durability OF USE they are held by
many to srpass all Others Large numbers OF bankers
prominent merchants and Others whose extended abors
in writing make the pens Indispensable have given
testimony to the unrivaIed quality OF the Foley pens.
The long experience OF the manufacturer aud his IN
variable use OF the best materials, secure the finest
result
FRANCIS & LoUTREL.-A handsome diary for 1874 Is
certainly among the most seryceabe OF holiday lfts.
The best in that line may be got OF Francis Loure
No. As Madenane, where fine blank-Dooks ana sta'ion
cry &C. are furnished at low prices, aud sprnS-pacS
account-book made to order.
r. C. RooT, ANTHONY CO.. at No 81 Lberty-st.,
offer the magic inkstsnd, great convenience to those
who make much Of the pen. 1t combines economy.
utility, and durability, has only to be filed with water
occasionally and is said to supply ink for 100 years
HsLoTE JASEs-The stationery at No. % Futon-st 10
OF the best quality with variety Of assortment Almost
any fancy Of a purchaser be satisfied by them.
Their blank books took the highest premium at the Far
OF the American Institute this year.
MoRross gold pens sold at No. % Maidenlane.
served For in and durability they hard tn
rival, aud those who accustomed to their will
have no other.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
FINE GROCERIES. ETC.

JOHN DUNCAN's SONs-FOr Christmas din
ners and New-Years Day oolatlons the choicest
will be In urgent demand John Duncans Sons.
No. Union-square, aud No. 2s South William-st.
offer the best groceries in great quantity The chocolate
sold by them especially excellent and their fine
such port, madeira, sherry claret and champagne,
tickle the palates Of connoisseurs.
Ii. b. KIRK Co.-The brands OF champagne made by
Geo Goulet Co., of Rems and for sale by IL. b. Kirk
& Co., at No. 90 FultOnst. will foam many dinner
table, They are the cheapest chappagnes OF hne
quality it is claimed, which imported. favorite
brand Of champagne with skilled judges Of good wine Is
Heidsleck & Co.'S dry Monopole. This famous cham
pagne house has furnished the Prussan royal family
with wines for half century and Heidsiecks cham
pagnes are very popular in Europe and this country.
GREAT AMERICAN TEA CoMPANY.-The amount OF bust
ness done by the Great American Tea Company, whose
at No. 81 Veseys is matter Of common
report while fame Of the and c0ees sold by
them has been widely difused. What they sell does NOS
fail to bear out the assertions made in regard to s eI
ceence The taken in purchases proves ehectuai
to save their patrons from disappointment.
HAZARD. CAswRLL & Co-rne house Of Hazard, Cas-
well & Co. of Newport and NewYork is well known in
many sections Of the country for the purity and excel
ence Of its preparations and extracts In the splendid
retail at Twenty fourth-st. and Broadway the
finest drugs, medicines. extracts and perfumes, with
many articles admirably adapted for holiday transfers.
may be bought. I.-.
RoBERrIwELLs-The teas and cOfees kept by Rober
Wells at No3 vesey free from the aduterattOu
80 often practced reasonable in price, and his finest
grades will suit the most fastidous. while the prices
are moderate With the restoration OF the tax on tea
and coffee threatened by Congress the laying In OF
large household stock OF tea and coffee appears good
policy.
AcKER MERRALL CoNDIT. at Chambers and Church.
sts and at Broadway and West Forty-seeond-st, give
the liberty in the best grades Of grocer
ies Fine Havana cigars make special feature Of their
business aud selection from their brands will 90 far to
console the who is obliged TO spend his holidays
away from his friends. HI Id
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
DRY GOODS.


There hardly seems need to mention the lOca-
ton of the Immense retail store between Ninth and
Tenth-sts. extending from Broadway to Fourth-ave
to state that therein is contained everything that the
heart woman desire in the way OF dress and the
ornaments Of dress. Special Inducements hold out
for the holidays and the display is attractive than
before. For the wealthy there the choicest
uxuries, for those of moderate there Is plenty
within their scope at moderate prices. IParis
and New-York black and coored silk suits. colored
mOhair. poplin, and serge suits. walking sacques
ranging from the finest to the SIMPLEST opera cloaks at
great reduction, real cameps hair shawls, sealskn
sacques, ladies' hats lace goods Of deicOusy delicate
texture embroideries. underwear chdrens wardrobes
wedding and dress patterns the holidays
may be lenumcrated, and even then one-half has
been told For gifts to gentlemen choice furnishing
goods, kid gleves umbrellas, and dressing robes are
few Of the many desirable articles shown by A. T.
Stewart 81 Co.
LORD TAYLOR.
Lord g. Taylor, at Broadway and Twen.
tieth st. and at Grand and Chryste offer 10 great
variety Of articles suitable for holiday purchase that
buyer with the widest range Of fancy need 10 no
further At this the delight Of the little ones ia
the constant thought OF fathers mothers unces aunt
and other relatives The extensive stock Of toys which
this house has in store includes almost everything
novel and ingenious OF that kind The reputation ~
Lord Taylor for dress goods velvets silks laces Ana
furs Is OF the highest Their Costumes, clOake And
shawls offer tempting purchases to ladies, wb,e IN
gloves and fancy goods they carefully crafty the tast
Of both sexes. Their display Of handsome furnitn
worthy OF the most In Iurios homes, note worthy Tn
the prices which all the articles their two ra,
establishments now held, due regard is had 70 tbs
pinching times. ..u.
r. RIDLEY son.
This long established firm sends out Il.
twenty-third annual greeting. That the numbor
Of patrons at Nos. 800 and siI Grand-st will M,
be small is assured by the habit Of past seasnn.
and the daily crowds this year. The doll,
mechanical vocal, and ornamental, the nu,
zes and games the miniature dwellings ships harm.
farms. and the other manifold devices to catch the
nile eye cannot be passed heedcssy by those who nav.
little boys and girls TO please. The immense advance
made Of years 10 the business OF catering for M
amusement Of children Is nowhere more plainly show
than at Rdley's But toys mako only ono departman,
OF the many at this establishment The quantity Of An.
millinery and silk goods and OF gloves hero ia mmsn,.
and varied, and the prices are very tempting.
ARNOLD CONSTABLE CO.
Arnold. Constable e. Co., at Nineteentb. st
and Broadway, invite attention to stock "a ,mp,e.v.
In i,s way the handsome baildng which IA housed
To close this much lower prices than common
have boen put on Paris garmeu. oloaks. and iaokss
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
THE FINE ARTS.

WM. SCHAUs, No. 749 Broadway, has pic
ture gallery in which rich and poor find something &
suited to their Here are choice engravings.
costly oil paintings cheap photographs, frames stands
artists materials. &c. &c.
NJ KNoEDLER & Co.. No. 40 Ffth-ave, have estab-
lishment Of the same kind which is OF show
places or NewYork Besides paintings, engrayings. and
photographs they have pretty stauettes and mis-.
ceaneOus good things.
W. KURTz No $40 Broadway is one OF the best makers
OF one OF the best OF all Christmas presents photo
graphic portrait. Mr. kurtzs work was highly admired
at the Vienna Exhibition.
+. W. DEvoE Co., III Fultonst deal IN artists
ttrials, cOlOrs, &c.
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
PIANOS.
CHICKERING

The grand, square and upright pianos of the
C,ickertngs No IL East Fourteenth-st, closely rival
tho.e of the Seinwsys and are worthy OF the culture
reapameut and Isusical knowledge OF Boston, where
thay are made. They divided with the steinways the
bonor. OF London and Paris and their makers unhes
tstingy pronounce them the best instruments Id 'he
World exhibiting IN testimony of their quality the most
e.,,erinc .ncomiums from Liszt Thaberg Gottsehak.
x,i other famous musicians
sTEINwAY.
The honers borne of by the well known
s,snway Pianos the Worlds Fairs fLondon and Pars
have been confirmed by the Judgment OF the competent
si, over the world The manufacturers unbesltatngy
nronounee them the best instruments ever nade' ana
thev xhibt testimonials TO their superiority signed by
Iis1t. Rnbinsten, and many other famous musicians
the warehouse OF the Seinways is at Nos 100 ana III
East FourteenthSt.
The Weber pianos are well known in private
houses and in the cOncert-room and are made III All
STYLES and shapes-grand, square, and upright. The
s,le,room is al the corner OF Fifth-ave. and si1'
t.en;hst Mr. Weber unhesitatingly pronounees ms
p.uos the best the world, and exhibits
testimonials of their merit from Mme. Lueca and many
other famous musicians.
WATERS.
Horace Waters e. Son, No. 4S1 Broadway,
have been In the piano and music business and the
Waters pianos and paror shipped TO all parts
OF the United States The orchestral organs chaIenge
e,pecial attention. Messrs Waters unhestatngly pro
nounce their instruments the best in the world and
they show testimonials from great many eminent mu-
s,eisos.
KSABE.
Knabes piano warerooms are at No. 1l2
F,ftnaye and fhs sale OF his grands. squares and
upe xhts increases every season. He unhesitainply
them the best instruments In the world aud
exh,nits testimonials OF their excellence from Nine
Inccs Niue di Murska, sig Tamberlk and many other
famous musicians. -
TIE Decker Brothers, No. 80 Union square,
.,uf.ctures pianos which highly esteemed not
ny for beauty OF tone but for soldy OF Workmanship
aud extraordinary durability. The makers nhhes'-
,,,,,,v pronounce them the best instruments id the
world and exhibit testimonials Of their merit signed ny
a ,rs.t many famous musicians. ...
. ~. STICK.
The Steck pianos, sold at No. % East Four
.- !, h.va an excellent reputation, and are sold
.t reason able prices Mr steck unhesitatingy pro,
,.uaes, ,hsm the bes. instruments In tho world and
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
FrRS AND HATS.
C. q. GUNTHER's Sons.


Fair to look upon, pleasant to touch, soft
and care.sng In wear are such furs as are sold ~ G q
Gunthets sons at Nos So2 and o Broadway. There is
much enjoyment In looking over their extensive stock
and much In becoming the possessor OF set or OF
even single article Of the shapey forms into which the
delicate material is worked up Their sealskins are Of
the hnest and Of these their assortment Is very large
An styles and qualities OF their goods held at
greatly reduced prices and hardly more acceptable a
gift be made to lady than selection 1t this sore.
OTHER ksTABIxsHMESbs. 18fis
F. Boos & BRos., at No. 40 Broadway. have
q valuable assortment Of handsome furs. and offer
curing Christmas gifts Thus far ths Winter furs have
been indispensable paG OF coStume than former
soasous they have oss Of their besuty
ments and tho bittor cold whch VIII make shsm necos
ssry for comfort cannot bs much longer delayed. N
Rsox.-The name OF Knox tho batter, v among tho
best known Of New York dealers At his three stores At
Broadway and Fuit9nst under tue Prescott Hoase And
New-York tribune., 1873-12-19
MUSICAL PUBLICATIONS.

Ditson g. Co., No. III Broadway, are among
the leading music publishers the United States. They
deal extensively, moreover, in musical literature,
biographies. &c.
Boosey Co., No. 80 East FOurteenth-st publish the
oNational Songs and Ballads OF England. Scotland
Wales and Ireland" and great variety OF cheap and
good muse.