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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
Canal Boats.

BALTIMORE, July 30.-A short time since
the United States District Court Of Maryland,
in a case before it, decided that canal boats en-
gagged in the transportation of coal, &C., be.
tween this port and Philadelphia were not such
vessels within acts of Congress as required
them to be enrolled and licensed and to pay
tonnage dues. This decision, it appears was
not in accordance with the views of the Treas
ury Department and to test the question SIX
cnnal boats of the Pennsylvania Company, have
been seized by the United States Marshal I'M
der proceedings to euforce the penalty for NO
lation of acts of Congress. The boats will be
released to-day by United States Commissioners
Rogers under stipulation. 1t is claimed that
each boat is liable TO seventy.hve dollars ton
mage dues and seventy dollars light house
money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

TRUSTEES SALE-As substituted trustee
i in deed from Ashton and wife to Wash
ington, benefit of Mason &C., I shall proceed to
SELL at public auction in front of the Court House
of King George county, on THURSDAY, the
seventh day OF August next, that being Court
day, that valuable and desirable TRACT OF
LAND, situated in Muchodoc creek, in King
George county, known as "PONE HILL"
Pone Hill contains about FOUR HUNDRED
ACRES OF LAND; is finely timbered, well
watered and has on it necessary buildings for
small family. Grain, fruit and vegetables can
be shipped to Baltimore, Alexandria and Wash:
ington from the door, The land is fertile AND
finely adapted to the cultivation of vegetables,
fruits, Sc.
For further information address the under
signed. ut Comorn Z. o., King George co., Va.
JULIEN J. MASON,
Substituted Trustee.
King George county, je 3O-eolm
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LOCAL.. EsfsEVITIES.

The steamer Rising Star will sail from New
York for AspinwaIl on Tuesday August 9Th
the day of sailing having been postponed from
July 3Otb Letters and packages for Costa
RIGA should be mailed here by 0 clock p. III.
Sunday, Sd proximo.
The boat race to take place tomorrow even
ing between the Belle Haven club and picked
crew from this city, will BE- quite attractive,
and several boats from Washington with their
crews are expected down to witness the race.
The chimney in process of erection at the
rear Of the store of Mr.. Herbert Bryant, in
Fayette alley, between King aud Cameron
streets, having been built in manner not suit
able for the purpose, will be taken dUwu.
The back part Of frame tenement near the
canal basin, occupied by coored people, was
burued early yesterday morning, but as no
alarm was given, the fire department did not
turn out.
The steamer Arrow took very large party
on the excursion OF the Secoud Presbyterian
church and Wharf Mission Sunday schools, to
Marshall Hull, this morning.
The interruption to navigation on the canal
in consequence of the bars formed by the late
rains continues, and boats are DOT expected to
arrive until Saturday or Sunday next.
The August term of the County Court,
Judge Cockcrile, will commence on Monday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
From Spain.

MADRID, July 3O.-Ihe official journal Of
the insurgents at Cartagena announces the ap,
poiutneut of directory for the canton Of
Murcaia, of which the following are members
Seniors Arans, Ferrer, Carlos, Sauvalle and
Rubio. The government Of the canton is con
stituted as follows Gen. Contreras, President
OF the Council aud Minister of Marine; Garcia,
Minister of State; Ferrer, Minister OF War;
Romero, Public Works; Sauville, Finance.
1t is rumored that Gen. Conc asa will be APP
pointed Captain General of Madrid.
The blockade of Belboa by carllsts has been
raised and communication with that city Is now
open. ~ -,
A dispatch from Almeria says several Spanish
war vessels seized by the insurgents at Carriage
ma have arrived off that port
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The CrODS.

MILWAUKEE, July 30.-The crop report
from fifty points along the line Of the Mil
wauke and St. Paul railroad, 10 Wisconsin,
say the prospects for wheat and other sms
grains were never better. The wheat will aver
age twenty bushels to the acre, and is OF e1
celleut quality. Harvesting has commenced
Sixteen points in Minnesota also give hatterlns
accounts of the coming harvest. Some point:
estimate the yield at thirty bushels to the acre
A few places 10 Northern Iowa report gooc
Weld, equal to last year, with fair harves
weather. The crops in the northwest vii
make handsome showing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
Alleged Violation Of the Revenue
Laws.

New YORK, July 3O.-Edward Rorke &
Co. importers of glass ware, &C., whose books
have been seized by the Customs officers aud
against whom suits have been commenced to
recover penalties for alleged violation Of the
revenue laws, assert that all violations of the
law were committed by one Clark, who was in
charge OF the business here during the absence
of the firm in Europe that while he altered
the charges at the Custom House he made
proper entries in the books Of the firm, and
that when a sufficient number Of these altera
tons had taken place to warrant Il good case
against the firm he voluntarily retired from
their employ having previously arranged with
the Customs officers to get one-tourth of the
amount recovered from the firm by compromise
for convic,iOu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
By Green e. Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneors.
TOMMISSIONERS' SALE OF VALUA-
IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA
BY virtue of dccrcp Of tho Circuit Court for the
city OF Alexandria, VA, rendered 1T the No
vember term, 1872 in the suits of Newton against
Newton and others, and Philips administrator
against Newton's executors and others, (consol-
ldsted) the undersigned, commissioners, ap-
pointed by said decree, will offer At public auc-
ton, in front of the Mansion House, on Fairfax
street, in the said city of Alexandria, Virginia. on
WEDN ESDAY, the Both Of April, 1873, at II
O clock m, TRACT OF LAND, situate in
the county of Prince William, Virginia, on the
ing the residue after deducting the purchases Of
larger tract known as DEEP HOLE, MOUNT
PLEASANT and THE FARM, which WAS con-
veyed by Isaac NewtoH and wife and Samuel
N. Garwood and vile, in trust to Edward T.
dated May 29th 1854, recorded in the land
cords of Prince William county, Virginia.
This is very valuable estate, and has on it q
large quantity of excellent timber and valua-
Bile FISHERY, known hs Deep Hole" Fa-
cilities to market are afforded by the Potomac
river and the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railroad, which latter passes through the land
A plat and survey will be exhibited 1T the time
and place Of sale, and the tract will be sold en-
tire or divided into parcels us may seem to the
commissioners most advisable.
Terms of Sale Enough in cash to pay tn
costs of suit and expenses Of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal annual instalments, with in
tercst from date; the purchaser or purchasers
giving bonds With approved security, and tho
title to be retained to secure the deferred pay
ments, and the land subject to be resold under
decree in these suits at purchasers risk, in case
of failure to comply with the terms Of sale.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH,
EPPA HUNTON,
feb l9-2swts Comm rs. of Sale.
Mzs-The above sale is postponed until WE'D
NESDAY, July I'd, 1873, at the same hour and
place. ap 3o-2aWts
@s-The above sale has been postponed until
THURSDAY, the 3lst day OF July, 1873 when
1t will take place at the same hour and place.
~ D-D.wtS
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Fires.

FORT MADISON, Iowa July 30.-A fire
last night in the boiler shop of the Iowa Peni
tertiary, burned the boiler shop, the carpen
tershop, the trip hammer shop and partly de-
stroyed the dry kiln. Loss to the State $40. 00(
and to the contractors $4,000. None of the
prisoners escaped as they were all safely locked
10 the cells on the south side Of the building
No lives lost
PHILADELPHIA, July 3d.. G. McCrearJ
& Co.'S. saw mill at Middletowu, Pa, vas
burned last night. Loss Sl0000 partly in
cnrod
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TELEGR A PHI.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTEl
RADICAL STATE CONVENTION.
MAJOR MCMAHON WITHDRAWS.
TEMP ORARY ALTON.

LYNCIIBURG, July 3O.-Thc State Radical
Convention meets here to day, and very large
delegation is present with many interested look
ers on and outside participators Yesterday
it was thought that there would be trouble be-
tween the contending factions, but such an
event has been averted by the withdrawal to-
day Of Mcmahon, thus, it is thought, leaving
the way clear Tor the nomination Of Col.
Hughes The feeling between the Lewis and
Hug hes factions is intense, the colUred dele
gates generally favoring the claims Of the form
err, who, however, has no chance. Mr.. Rams
DELL of Surrey county, a member of the last
House Of Delegates, is prominently spoken Of
for Lieutenant Governor, and Judge Futz of
Stauuton for Attorney General
Notwithstanding the predominance Of the
colored element in the party, their claims for
representation on the ticket are likely to be
ovcr>laughed
LATER
LYNcHBURn, July 30.-Major McNlahop has
Withdrawn as candidate for Governor. so COL
r. W. Hughes has no opposition. The dele
gates have been in caucus all the morning.
The convention opens formally at - III.
LATEST.
LYNCHBURG, July 80, , p. 1.-THE caucus
which has been in session all the morning has
adjourned sine die, aud the convention has
been temporarily organized by the election Of
Gen. Williams e. Wlckham of Hanover coun-
ty, as chairman, with T. B. Pinn, of Alexan-
dria as one Of the secretaries. After the Or
ganization the convention took a recess until )
D. III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS.
Citv COLLECTORS Office,

Alexandria, Va, July ~, 1873.
Notice is hereby given that the tax bills for
the fiscal year 1873, are now in the hands of the
Collectors and the attention of all parties inter-
ested is respectfully called to the fourth section
of the Revenue bill, which is as follows:
Section 4. That no discount for the prompt
payment OF taxes shall be hereafter allowed; but
on Ill tax bills not paid within sixty days after
they are placed in the hands of the Collectors for
collection and notification of the same published
the said Collectors shall add to all such unpaid
tax bills tc. per cent and collect it with the bills
Otfice-Koom No. Royal street, front Mar
ket Building.
JNO. T. HILL, Col. N. Dist
iy 2-tS2 S f FIELD, Col. S. Dist
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The IiuuOr Law,

NEwBURG, N. Y, July 30-The first case
under the civil damages liquor law was tried
here yesterday. The jury gave verdict Of
fifty dollars for the plaintiff, a woman, who
brought suit for $500 against Bernard Mitchell
for the alleged sale Of liquor to her husband.
The case will be appealed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
u. S. DISTRICT CoURT-We Henderson

U. S. DISTRICT COURT Tile Henderson
Edriage Cass-Appeah.-In this court to-day
the counsel for H. S. Wattles, assignee, in the
matter of NJ. Eldridge & Co., bankrupts filed
their exceptions to the ruling of the court made
yesterday, giving judgment to Henderson Il
Co., and asked an appeal to the Circuit Court
which was granted.
The exceptions to the ruling of the court, In
setting aside the verdict of the jury in the case
were also filed by counsel for plaintiffs and an
appeal granted the petitioners
In the case of Geo. H. Robinson & Son.
and Washington Il Herbert vs.; Wat1les, as
baukrupi is s moved the courtto
meut for plaintiffs against the assignee accord
iug to agreement or contract of counsel, Thlch
motion being overruled, the plaintiffs rendered
their bill Of exceptions, which was hleo ana an
appeal granted in these cases also.
The court adjourned till tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
Excitement-The LIQUOR Law.

BosToN, July 30.-Therc is much excite
ment at the headquarters of the State constab-
uIary owing to mandate from the Board OF
commissioners directing all members who have
been specially designated to enforce the liquor
law to send in their designations forthwith.
Non enforcement of the law is alleged as the
reason for this step.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

RACEs-The uncertainty of horse racing
was illustrated 10 the contest for the Saratoga
cup on the Saratoga Course yesterday. This
was the great event OF the meeting, and four
famous horses were entered. OF these the
two chief were the Celebrated Harry Basset and
Wauderer. The prestige of the former gained
him great many hackers, and nothing but
the recent splendid performances of Wauderer
gave him the lead in the pools. A large Dum-
Der of people were willing to risk their money
upon Bassett on account Of his superb running
a year ago, confident that be could equal it
after twelve months rest and recuperation, but
they were sadly disappointed. He was beaten
Of the race, and the favorite, Wauderer, came
in last OF ALL The time of the winner, 4:l04,
over two mile and quarter course, was not
extraordinarily good but the track was too
heavy for fast running. The other races were
won by Steel Eyes and Chickabddy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
The Weather-Kate Of Interest

LONDON July 30-2:l5 p. m.-The weather
is lair and favorable to crops.
The rate of discount for three months bills
in open market is ! per cent below the Bank
of England rate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, July 30, II a. N.
During the rest of Wednesday, for the Gulf
and South Atlantic States, continued southeast
and southwest winds, cloudy or partly cloudy
weather, somewhat higher mperature, and MI.
merous local rains For the Middle States and
Lower Lake region, northwest winds and clear
weather with higher temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

Mad DoG.-A dog belonging to Mr.. Owens
living near Thorougbtare, 10 Fauquier county
went mad one day last week and before he was
killed bit several other dogs on the farm, one
of which soon after bit Miss Margaret Brown
neighbor, 90 the ankle, but no serious results
are anticipated, though the precaution has been
taken to have the ''mad stone: applied to the
wounded part
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
Specie Shipment.

New YORK, July 30.-The steamship Rus
STA, sailing for Europe to day, takes out SlSl,
$50 in silver bars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30
Prosecution of"RebeIs. :.

MADRID, July 30-A bill has been intro
duced u the Cortes authorizing the prosecu-
ton of deputies who rebel against measures
adopted b. that b )dy.
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Bullion In the Bank Of England.

LONDON, July 30-4. IS p. m.-The amount
of bullion gone into the Bank os Eng land or
balance to-day is &c, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

PRESENTATION The proceedings Of Orlen.
tai Lodge X. Of p, were most pleasantly in
terrupted last night by the presentation Of a
book case, most elegant piece Of wor kmau-
ship, made and presented TO Oriental Lodge by
Knight R. T. Padgett P. G., +. }. Simpson
made the presentation address and the c. G.
anprouriately responded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

CORPORATION ATToRNEY.-Th city Council
last night elected COL Charles 4. Stuart Cor
poration Attorney, position for which he is
eminenly qualified by reason Of his foe talents,
legal ability, thorough knowledge Of the affairs
of the corporation and his long experience at
the bar, where he has been most successful
practi,i0ncr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

L
Circuit Court of RappahAnnock county, entered
in the suit of Leavil, guardian, &c, VS.. Caroline
H. Thornton and others, the undersigned, who
are appointed special commissioners for thatpur-
pose will, on SATURDAY, the 9th day of Au-
gust, 1873, upon the premises, sell, at public
auction. to the highest bidder, the tract Of land
known rs the "MUNTPELIER ESTATE"
now owned by the said Caroline g. Thornton,
formerly owned by DR.. Philip Thornton.
This tract of land contains about 800 acres and
is considered one of the most valuable tracts of
land in the Piedmont region of Virginia
There are some six or seven hundred acres Of
open land upon said tract; has upon it 8 fine h;s8
DWELLING HOUSE and outbuildings, 1s6G-
chopping mill and saw MILL and altogether Ii
considered the best farm in the county OF Rap
pahannock. 1t will be sold altogether, or divi-
ded into parcels to suit purchasers, IS may be
deemed best by the commissioners and parties
interested in said land:
Persons DESTROYS of investing in valuable real
estate are requested to e1aninesald tract OF land
before the day OF sale.
The terms of sale will be: Enough of the pur-
chase money in cash rs will pay the costs OF said
suit and the expenses attending said sale, and
the residue to be paid in six annual payments,
bearing interest from the day OF sale; the pur-
chaser to execute bonds, with approved security,
for the deferred payments, and the legal title to
be retained until the whole amount of purchase
money Is puid or If the purchaser should prefer
to do so, he can pay one-thlrj OF the purchase
money in cash and personal security Will be DIS
pensed with for the residue. Possession of said
land will be given for seeding purposes this COM
the lst day of January 1874
J. Y. MENEFEE,
II. 6. MOFFETT,
Rappunnock co., jy 3-eo5w Comm'rs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

CORPORATION COURT RooM.-Ihe joiuers
work at the Court Room in the Market building
is nearly completed aud will probably be finished
this week. The furniture will be put in next
week and it is expected that Judge Lowe will
open the Corporation Court there on the second
Monday of August, after Which time the Clerk
office will be kept in the new building
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

FURTHER RESPITE. Sheriff O'Neal this
morning received an order from the Governor,
further respi,ng William Jackson, colored con-
victed of The number of his wife, until the 9th
Of 4
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sHTCTFDN @LES.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
i ESTATE IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.-By
virtue of q deed of trust from Philip Park and
wife to me, dated February l, 1862 and record,
ed in Liber z, No. 3, page l62, one of the land
records of Alexandria County Court, shall, in
front of the premises, at II o clock M. on SA..
TURDAY, The 9th day of August, 1873 proceed
to sell by public auction to the highest bidder all
that LOT OF GROUND, with the THREE IN
STORY BRICK HOUSE thereon, situated n
on the east side of Fairfax street, between King
and Prince streets about 63 feet south of King
street, having front on Fairfax street of 10 feet
inches a. d depth of rs feet more or less. This
prop 4rty is bounded on the south by twelve
feet alley, and will be sold subject to the reser.
yution &c mentioned and alluded to in the said
deed of trust, and the deed from Deborah b.
StsbIer to Philip Park dated February lst 1862
and r, corded in Liber 2, page l07, one of the
land records of Alexandria Corporation Court, to
which deeds reference is made
Terms Eleven hundred dollars in cash. the
residue, unless the said Philip Park, by or be-
fore the said sale directs otherwise shall be upon
q credit Of one and two years, secured by the
purchasers bond, and deed of trust on the
property sold. Cost OF convcyancing to be borne
by the purchaser. PETER WISE,
jy lS-dtS Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

JUMPED FROM A WINDOW. Last night an
abandoned white woman known as English
Liz" after creating some excitement in the
neighborh0od of the old Brown Shed on Union
street, entered her rooD in the second-sory at
Nettie Green's, on Uriou street, between Cam
eron and Queen streets, and leaped from the
window and fell to the ground with great force
breaking her leg. She received proper surgi-
cal assistance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

MAYORS OFFlcE-No cases came before his
honor this morning. Last night was quiet.
The police we're at one time called upon to ar.
rest a drunken woman lying on a lot near Queen
street, but before they arrived she had left,
aud she afterwards jumped from window.
John Fcddon aud Lewis Reynolds reported
yesterday as having been 6ued for last driving.
were fined for permitting their horses to stand
on the pavement on Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

r ARGE NO MACKEREL in store and for
IL sale ut l47 King street
jy 26 w. +. BROOhES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

THE UNDERSIGNED. as Commissioners Of
l. the Circuit Court of King George county,
in the suit of Little, receiver, VS.. Lomax, &C.,
will sell, at public auction, at King George Ct.
House. on Thu RSDAY, the Tth day of Au-
gust, 1873, Court day, that fine estate "PANO-
RAMA" containing 100 acres, more or less
6OO open land the rest in wood and timber.
The DWELLING HOUSE, built of brick, fs74
is large and substantial though somewhat. nfx
out Of repair and is situated on the first range Of
hills, about one mile from the Potomac, COM
manding most extensive and beautiful view.
About 4O0 acres are low grounds and meadow
land the residue rolling, well adapted to the
growth of corn, wheat, tobacco and fruits. The
tract is easily susceptible of division into two or
three farms and is one of the most valuable and
beautiful estates on the Potomac river. Persons
wishing to purchase are invited to inspect the
property. o
Terms: Cash for expenses, &C., say $1,000,
and the residue in one, two, three. four and five
years. with interest. Personal security and title
retained. &. W. LEWIS,
}. J. MASON,
VIM A. LITTLE,
r. B. LEWIS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

ORCHARDS PATENT RAT TRAP, the
II best thing OUT just received at IS King st.
iv22 J. L. CREIGHTON s. SON.
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EXCURSION TO GLYMoNT. --One Of the most
pleasant excursions of the season will, doubt
less tie that of St. Nlary's Sunday School, to
Glyuont, tomorrow. The first boat leaves at
half past eight, but for the convenience Of those
who cannot spare the whole day, there will be
trips at half past Que and seven p. w., the last
boat reaching Alexandria little after mid
night, at which time It has been arranged to
have all the street ears at the wharf to carry
those who waut to ride, up town.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

DACON-Sdes, Shoulders, Breast Pieces
ID and Sugar. cured Hams received and for
sale by lily Isl DAVY s. HARMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-07-30

Urine CHEESE. Dried Beef and Butter for
L sale by [jy Isl }. &. MILBURN.