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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04
Killed by Lightning.

BosToN, Aug 4-During a thunder storm
at Western, GU Friday, j. f. NJ. Patch was in
stanlly killed by lightning while playing with
his child iu the house.
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Early Hours.

PARIS, Aug. 1.-THE Perfect of Lyons has
issued an order requiring all public gardens in
that city to be closed at o'clock in the even
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

COUNTY SCHOOL TEACHERS. At meeting
of the County School Board held this morning
at the Court House, Miss Sisson was chosen
teacher of Rutfncr School in Jefferson town
ship vice Miss Mills elected one OF the teachers
in this city. Calvin Richardson was reelected
Il teacher in the same township.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

CANAL TRADE.-A letter from Georgetown
saws: The new difficulties between The min
ing companies and the boatmen on the canal
tells mos, disastrousIy upon the coal business
here. The coal receii pts this week have, fallen
off to 9, 7S2 from 1902 tons last week, and
the shipments only but l4,667 tons against
-, ITO tons last week. 1t is feared that there
will be temporary stoppage of coal transpor-
tatou on the canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

:, NA'Ss.-The Fairfax News says :-"Duriug
"e week We have had heavy rains which are
,rn ,s adequate to mature all the early planted
h,n "' he meadow lots that were early cut.
wh;.t d u''e show Of grass of the second growth
crn,- " ~ ~ many places will yield another good
Nop OF hay this season. '00O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

DISASTROUS TERMINATION OF \ FRnLlc.-
Three youths of Washington set sail from that
place yesterday evening for little trip down
the Potomac, but when nearly opposite this
city were overtakcn by squaIl which upset
their boat. Being Oh the fats they were able
tn wade and thus saved themselves with a
sduekipg" to counteract the effects of which,
after rightiug their boat they came to this city
and drank copiously, from the effects Of which
thew became boisterous and not needing the
warning of the police we're finally arrested and
taLen to the station house where they spent the
night, and had time for sober reflection until .
O'clock this morning, when they were taken be,
fore the Mayor, paid the fine imposed and
started on their way home, it is hoped wiser If
not better boys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

81 NARfs SUNDAY ScuooL EXCURSION.
,,O'"t 100 persons, including $50 children at
M 1,' Th TO the schools, went down to Glymont
J'a "'1HTSiay last, and notwithstanding the con.
,r' ,aaoe addition to the expenses incurred in
# ', " music, In consequence of the failure
W.T. tc musicians originally engaged to comply
SLIM 'helr contract, the profits were nearly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

THE UNDERSIGNED rs Commissioners Of
Il the Circuit Court of King George county,
in the suit of Little receiver, vs.. Lomsx, &c,
will SELL ut public suction, at King George Ct.
House, on III TUESDAY, tho tin day OF Au-
gust, 1873, Court day, that fine estate, 'PANO-
RAMA" containing 100 acres more or less
6UO open land the rest in wood and timber
The ID DWELLING HOUSE, Quilt of brick, fs=saa
is large and substantial though somewhat IEla
out OF repair and is situated on the first range OF
hills, about one mile from the Potomac, COM
handing a most extensive and beautiful view.
About 4OO acres are low grounds and meadow
land the residue roll ing, we'll 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.
Terms: Cash for expenses, SC, say $1,000,
and the residue in one, two, three, four and five
years, with interest. Personal security and title
retained. u. W. LEWIS,
D. }. MASON,
VIM. A. LITTLE,
r. Is. LEWIS,
&C. s. HUNTER,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

At the same time and place. the undersigned,
administrators with the will annexed Of the late
Josiah H. Davis, Will offer for sale, at public
AUCTION the STEAM ENGINE, BOILER and
all the MACHINERY belonging thereto, which
have been used upon the premises for the pur-
pose Of grinding plaster.
Terms of Sale: One third cash on the day of
sale the residue in three equal instruments, pay
able in g. II and Is months from the day OF safe;
the deferred payments to bear interest," and Ia
be sccur d by the notes of the purchaser, WI
''' HANNAH ANN GATCHELL,
aug l-cots Administrative C. t. II.
rCRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
l. ESTATE IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.-By
virtue of deed Of trust from Philip Park and
wife to me, dated February |, 1868, and record.
ed in Libcr L, No J. page lG2, one of the land
records of Alexandria County Court, shall, III
front of the premises, II. II o'clock m, on SA-
TURDAY, the 9TH day of August 1873, proceed
to sell By public auction, to the nj CHEST bdder,aIl
that LOT OF GROUND with the HkEE o.
STORY BRICK HOUSE thereon, situated H:i
on the east side Of Fairfax street, between King
and Prince streets, about 63 feet south OF Hing
street having front on Fairfax street OF - feet
inches AID depth OF 10 ieet more or less. Ihls
property is bounded on the south by twelve
iect alley and will be sold subject to the rescr-
vation sc mentioned AID alluded to in the said
deed OF trust, and the decd from Deborah II.
Sl,bler to Philip Park, dated February LIST, 1863,
and r, corded in Liber z, page lO1, one of the
land records Of AeXandria Corporation Court, to
which deeds reference is made.
Terms: Eleven hundred dollars in cash. the
residue unless the said Philip Park, by or be-
lore the said sale directs otherwise shalt be up III
Il credit OF one and two years, secured ny the
purchasers bond, and a deed of trust on the
property sold Cost OF convcyancing to bt borne
py the purchaser PETER WISE,
jy lS-uts trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

BETHEL ACADEMY.-ThlS academy, sltuateu
four miles from Warreutou, offers the basis Of
most thorough education at a low price. Inc II,
academy stands deservedy high among the the
educational institutions Of the State and the
Attendance Of scholars is annually increasing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

REAL Estate TRANSFERS. -The following
transfers Of Real Estate in this city for the
month Of July are reported by Green 4 Wise,
heai Estate Agents.
Lot 5. I. cor. Royal and Montgomery SITS,
n>ry 10 IT,; +. 5. Fleming and wife to IL.
dudley, $llU.
:, I"t on f. side Of Union st., bet. Prince and
''HSe SITS. 80 by Sc it.; Windsor, Lowe and
'Tyr> 10 +. Lylcs, for $345.
liou>e ana lot on W. side of WASHINGTON ST.,
~ ~ H. ) Of Wolfe ST., ST. it. in. by 10 #. iu.
"" ,Cogan and wife to S. f. Taylor, for $l050.
!, II Use and lot on +. side Of Water ST., bet.
l0Se aud Wolfe sts., 20 f. by l23 it. in;
a ',a lot adjoining on the south 80 tt. 10. by
W H. 5lu,; &. NJ. johnson aud others to
''T'Ic Lindsay Tor $1,000.
Lon on 5. side OF Royal ST., As #. ! in. n.
u lHnes st. sc by 10 it.; Christianua Lowe
"S,Fs 10 lhos. Dwyer, Sl,2S5.
W lot 20, on +. side of Alfred ST., bet. Duke and
WmOl'e SIS, 80 IT. by l23 #. H.; Lucy G.
"'Tul and others to Lindsay Jackson, for $3.50
W 1t" ',t on +. side of Alfred st. bet. Duke and
, "3.S ; Sts 50 it. by l23 #. in.; W. T. Early
"'l vile to Brent and kiuzer, for $500.
or LOT on +. side of Royal st., POI it. ! in. N.
m;, Haeen ST., Is by 81 f.; T. f. Kemp and
ny 10 Gath. Martin, for 5000
W i1N on ". side of Washington st., bet
N ,NcS and Gibson SITS, 10 it. by l23 it. 5 in.
<E'@ry \. White, Committee, to Geo. L. French,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

HAVING increased our facilities for roasting
Ill and grinding Coffee, we are prepared to
furnish the trade with ell kinds of ROASTED
COFFEE at lowest market price, and will roast
to order when desired.
CHINESE TEA COMPLY,
aucl II north Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

FRUlr.-Accounts from the lower counties
on the Potomac represent the fruit crop as very
abundant and of unusually fine quality The
boats bring up large quantities TO this and the
Washington market. Beaches arc especially
abundant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04
LAYING OF A CORNER STONE. The corner

LAYING OF CORNER SToNE.-The corner
stone Of the monument to the memory OF the
soldiers of Northumberland county, who fell in
the late war, was laid at Heathsville, on Friday
last, with appropriate ceremonies. The address
on the occasion was delivered by Col. r. T..
Withers, and is spoken Of as one Of his hap
piest efforts, Astounding in beautiful and pa
thetic expressions Col. r. l.. L. Beae also
made most appropriate speech on the occa-
sion, which is spoken Of in terms OF high com,
incubation. The monument is to be erected
under the auspices of the Ladies Memorial
Association, Of which Mrs VIM. Bundcll is
chief drectress, and is to be unveiled on the
9Th of September with the customary ceremo-
mics. Several distinguished speakers have been
Invited aud are expected to be present.
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL LITTLE
Boy kILLED.-About OF clock this evening,
as the freight train on the Alcxand ria and
Fredericksburg railroad was backing into the
depot, at the corner of Fayctte and Duke
streets, little boy named Michael Sullivan,
son Of Mr. Daniel Sullivan, an employee on
the W. c.. V. NJ. e. 6. S. Railroad
attempted to get on the last car, when he tell
and the wheels passed over him breaking his
back and neck and otherwise horribly mutllat-
ing his body causing death almost instantly.
The little fellow was bright youth about )
years old and the horrible accident caused the
most poignant grief TO his parents and general
sorrow in the neighbOrhOod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

FOR RENT-The T H r EE- S TO R
n$i BRICK HOUSE No. 40 south Washington
street Possession given AT once. Apply to
my20 E. J. LLOYD, 134 Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

EXTENSION OF THE CITY PASSENGER RAIL
WAY To FAIRFAX G. H-The Fairfax News
is very anxious to have direct railroad connec-
ton with this city, and thinks thatan extension
Of the City Passenger Railway would pay. 1t
says
the distance from the Court House to Alex
andrla is fourteen miles, and $4,000 per mile
would be ample for laying substantial track
up the turnpike, or, what would be preferable,
along side OF it, which would admit OF some
grading and filling, in places. This gives tor
the whole distance $4,000, to which may be
added, for bridges, etc., $4,000; for cars,
hr>cS etc, say $4,000; total for road and equip
mcnts, $4,000; the interest on this sum, at six
per Ct, is $3.50; wear and tare of road, rolling
stock, horses, etc., pay of conductors, per an
mum, say 81 .5oO-total 81 ,0SO. Two trips per
day, with an average of five passengers each
way, at IS cts. each, SIS per day, or per year,
lcaving out Sundays 1905 Freight cars
twice week will give per day Sc, or S695 per
year. For carrying the daily mail both ways,
l,OOO-total, 81, $50, to which may be added,
Tor excursion parties and way passengers and
freight over estimates, 5000, with annual In
crease OFT per ct. per anuum OF business and
oertcrments to property for the next twenty
years. The advantages OF such a road to the
city people in many other respects must be ap-
parcnt to ALL One-fith of this stock ought to
be, aud we doubt not, would be subscribed for
rs the people at the Court House and along the
hne, and two-ffths 10 Alexandria, aud the
rest elsewhere. At all events, let US have the
F9a4, and all will patronze it in every way pos
>tlc"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

POLICE REPORT The following cases were
disposed of to-day by the Mayor Betsey Bar
rows, Jane Middleton and Ellen Summers, col
ored girls, for street walking and diSorderly
conduct at II o'clock at night. Jane and Ellen
discharged with reprimand and Bctsey fined
and discharged.
A young man for being drunk and disorderly.
and for assauIting Henry Fountaioc, was fined
and discharged.
Margaret Lucas, for drunkenness and dlsor-
derby conduct, in default OF the imposed fine,
was committed to the work house for thirty
days.
Three young men from Washington, arrested
at the lower end of King street yesterday even
ing for drunkenness and disordcrly conduct,
were fined and discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

several line showers of rain fell yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
L ESTATE In THE COUNTY OF RAP
PAHANNOCk-By virtue Of decree Of the
Circuit Court of Ruppuhannock 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 SATU RDAY, tho 9th day of Au-
auction, to the highest bidder, tho tract OF land
known us the "MUNTPELIER ESTATE"
now owned by the said Caroline b. Thornton,
formerly owned by DR.. Philip Thornton.
This tract OF land contains about 9GO acres, and
is considered one Of the most valuable tracts vi
land in the Piedmont region of Virginis.
There are some six or seven hundred acres Of
open land upon snidtract; has upon 1T u line Gsaat
DWELLING HOUSE and ousbuildings, .lssal
chopring mill and SAW mill, and altogether
considered the best farm in the county OF Rap
pahannock. 1t will be sold altogether, or dIvl-
ucd into parcels 10 suit purchasers, rs may bn
deemed best by the commissioners and parties
Interested in said land.
Persons DESTROYS OF investing in valuable real
estate are requested to c3uInlicsnu trAcL ol iAHu
before the day OF sale.
The terms of saic will be: Enough Of the plr-
chase money in cash H. will pay the costs ol said
suit and the expenses attending sad sale, and
the residue TO be paid in six annual payments,
brarlng interest from the day Of sale; the pur-
chaser to execute bonds, with approved security,
for the deferred payments, and the legal title 10
be retained until the whole amount OF purchase
money Is paid !; or # tho purchaser should prefer
To do 50, he call pay one thlri vi tho purchase
money in cash and pcrsonal security Will be dis
penscd with for the residue. Possession of said
land will be given for seeding purposes this COM
ing fall and tall possession Will be given upon
" j. !. MENEFEE,
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I(:.I.NTED.

WANTED TO HIRE-A WHITE WO-
w MAN, to do general housework. Apply
ut this office jy 2S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

COUNTY CoURr-Th August term of the
County Court, Judge r. H. Cockerille prcsid
ing, was held too day under the new law re-
stricting the jurisdiction Of the Court.
THE TURNPIKE.
In the matter of Alexander Hunter ct ais.
vs.. the Washington and Alexandria Turnpike
Company, Messrs Allan Pearce, &. .. Wun.
der and H. w. Febry, commissioners, appoint
ed at the last term to examine and report upon
the condition Of the said road, returned their
report, in which they set forth that the turn
pike is not in good repair in every part there
of" but as the magistrate before whom the
affidavit was made had filled to counterslgn
the report. upon motion OF Capt. ID. J.. Smoot,
counsel for the petitioners a rule was ordered
to issue against the commissioners and magis-
trate, returnable at the next term Of the Court,
TO show cause why they have failed to comply
fully with the provisions Of the statute in such
cases.
The counsel for the opposite side, Messrs.
+. L. Smith, ST., and S. +. Beach, took no
part in these proceedings for or against the APP
plica,ion for the rule.
The application to have the turnpike abaud-
oned and turned over to the county was, on
motion Of Capt. Smoot, counsel Tor the rela-
tors, continued.
TINE EXTENDED.
The time in which to obtain supcrsedeas
ia the case Of the Alexandria and Frederleks-
burg Railway VS. the Alexandria and Washing
ton Railroad Company, iu the matter OF the
petition of the heirs of G. Alexander, was con-
tinued for twenty days longer, on motion OF D.
s. Chapman, one OF the counsel for the APP
pelees.
REMOVAL OF THE RECORDS.
A motion by Geo Walker to have an order
entered directing the removal of the land book
of the County Court to the new Corporation
courtroom was refused at this term.
ADJOURNMENT.
The Court at an early hour adjourned til
court in course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04
FOR Sale OK RENT.

FOR SALE-The HOUSE No. So Prince
M$a street, between Royal and Fairfax. An ex-
cellent stand, bakery having been established
there for forty years Apply to
WE'LL,
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Rappannuck CO., ~ 3-e05w Comm'r RS.

TRUSTEES SALE-As substituted trustee
l. in II deed from Ashton and wife to Wash
ington, benefit of Mason, Sc, shall proceed to
sell, al public auction in front Of the Court House
Of King George county, on TIL kSDAY, the
seventh day OF August next, that being Court
day, that valuable and desirable TRACT or
LAND, situated i'll Machodoc creek, N Ming
George county, known rs pom E H!LL"
Pone Hill contains about FOUR HUNDRED
ACRES OF LAND; is lnely tnbered, wcil
watercd, and has on it necessary buildings for
small family. Grain, fruit and vegetables. can
be shipped 10 BIZ timorc, Alexandria ana Wash,
inpton from the door. The land is fertile AMI
inelv sdapt ID to the cultivation Of vegetables,
fruits, &c.
signed at Comorn z. o., King George CO., Va.
JULIEN }. MASON,
Substituted Trustee
King George county je 3U-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

YESTERDAY The weather, yesterday, was
variable, being very warm and suitry IN the
morning, followed by fine shower at about
noon, with brisk breeze aud rain a%au III the
evening" cooling the atmosphere and making 1t
very agreeable The congregations IN attend
ance upon the different churches open were
slim. Rev. Geo. A. Smith preached at Christ
Church in the morning, Rev. DIR. Walker at
St. Pauls, aud Rev Father Sourin at and |
O'Clock Mass asSt. Mary's. Rev. }. II. O Bren
preached at the First Presbyterian Church
morning and evening, aud Rev. }. Z. Dice at the
NJ H. Church South. There was no preaching
at the NJ P, Baptist, or German Lutheran
churches during the day. DIR. Bullock filled
the pulpit Of the Second Presbyterian aud Mr..
Boyer that Of the Nj. 2. Church morning aud
at night The following is the report OF the
work of the Yuuug Mems Christian Associa-
ton: Both Sunday Schools we'll at
tended as usual, and were we'll worked with
happy results The Aims House meeting was
again largely attended with Il small committee
at work The exercises, however, were of the
most earnest ard refreshing character. AT The
Jail a full corps was on band, and an excellent
meeting was held. There was no meeting at
the canal, the basin being free from boats. The
open air meeting at the corner of Cameron aud
Fayette streets had a very large gathering OF
the people, who gave great attention to the ex-
ercises; full committee was on hand and their
hearts rejoiced in the prosperity of this local
ity The Sunday afternoon prayer meeting IN
the Methodist Episcopal Church South had
limited attendance by reason OF the shower of
rain at the time The members Of the associa-
ton were out in full force and the services were
of the greatest interest and most refreshing
oh, rooter ~ This nearing will be held next
Sunday in the Methodist Protestant Church.
A large meeting under the auspices Of the col
ored Young Mems Christian Association was
held in the afternoon at Fishtown, which was
largely attended, we'll conducted, and apparent
L l. -..nI eonnltn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

DEATH OF A VENERABLE CITIZEN Tobias
A. Stoutepburgh, esq.,, one Of our Oldest cltl-
zens, died at his residence, 90 Wolfe street,
this morning at o'clock. Mr.: 5. was a ma
tive of New York, but came to Virginia about
a quarter of century ago, and purchased the
estate near this city now owned by Thomas
Walsh, esq. Burgundy. Sometime before the
war he removed to this city and carried Oh the
grocery business 10 connection with his son.
During the war he was, for time, City Audi
tor, and afterwards Clerk of the Gas Works,
both of which offices he filled with credit to
himself aud advantage to the community
He was gentleman Of courteous maoucrs, and
enjoyed the respect and confidence Of all who
knew him. His funeral will take place from
St. Mary's church, tomorrow morning at 9
o clock, on which occasion Requiem Mass will
be sung.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

z FOR SALE OR RENT-The three-story
MS BRICK DIV ELLING, situated on Duke
street, nearly oppo:i te the depot Of the o. s. A.
K. r., contsi ing ten excellent rooms The
house is in good order, and will be sold bar
gain or rented upon reasonable terms. Apply TO
RICHARD WINDSOR,
iv oO-ao2w Cor WASHINGTON and Queen SITS
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aug 1-eo3t Cor of Wolfe j. Fairfax SIS.

na FOR PENTHOUSE No. 2lO Prince
a:i street, containing eleven rooms, with gas
aud water Possession given immediately APP.
ply to the CHIN SE TEA COMFY,
aug l-tf II north ROYAL street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

FOR RENTING convenient and eligi-
H$i bly, located THREE-STORY DWELLING
HOUSE and STORE, No. III King street; gus
and water on the premises. Possession given on
The 18th of June. Enquire Of J. TACEY, at
The Farmers and NJ echsnics' Savings Bank.
my n1--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

FOR RENT-A three story BRICK
E$i HOUSE, No. 35 Columbus street, between
Prince and Duke, with gus and water in bed
rooris. For terms apply to
JOHN T. EVANS,
10 No. 26 Royal street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

TOUk WANTED--A cook, male or female
~ for II restaurant, if we'll recommended can
obtain good wages and permanent employment
by applying ut Capt. ELL PETTY >,
jy l4-tf Corner King and Union streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-04

HOUSE FOR RENT ON PITT ST,
H$i with double parlor, dining room, kitchen
and pantry on first floor; five chambers in the
second story, with good cellar and yard. Gas
and water fixtures. House in good condition.
Rent moderate to It punctual tenunt. Apply to
B. +. PRICE, No. I : Columbus st. JIG lift