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AUCTION SALES.
a AssIGNEE's SALE I.
VALUABLE LAND IN BRJJNsw1ciJlE
COUNTY, VIRGINIA. Sh

In compliancs with order of the Ds,r,o,
Court of the United States for the Eastern Nj.
trict of Virginia, dated October 20, 1873. In AZ.
matter of William R. Gregg, bankrupt. viii
offer for sale at public auction, on MONDhv
DECEMBER l, 1873 at o'clock p. M, in from,
of the auction house of A. L. Fittz, at Peters
burg Va, 5I5 i-2 ACRES OF LAND, situated
in the county of Brunswick Va, on which tho
family of the bankrupt nov resides.
To be sold clear of all liens and encumbrances
TERMSs-Snfficient cash TO pay costs and ex.
penses of sale, and the balance on credit of sly
AMI twelve months, the purchaser to give notes
with approved security for the deferred pav
ments, and the title to be re aimed by the as.
signee until said notes are paid
JOSEPH JORGENSON,
no 3-2aw3w Assipnaa
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H. .H.H 6036
THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
IL TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter of John p. @. Peter, a bank
rupt--in bankruptcy.
AT Richmond Va, this LIST day of Nov'ber,
TO Whom it May Coneern-The undersigned,
Il. M. Archer, of Culpeper county, Va, here
by gives notice of his appointment as assignee of
the estate OF John p. q. Peter of Culpeper co.
IN said district who was, on the 14th day of
oetber, 1873, adiudged bankrupt ON his own Pc
tition by the District Court of said district.
Dated Richmond, Va, November !, 1878
T.. M ARCHER,
no f-fSW Assignee.
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pcs. COIL
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
l. TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia. l.|
In the matter of Truman Fitzgerald, a bank.
rupt-in bankruptcy. q
At Richmond, Va, this LIST day of Nov, 1873.
To Whom it May Concern-The Undersigned
James F. Epes, of Nottoway county and
State OF Virginia, hereby gives notice of his
appointment as assignee of the estate OF Tru-
man Fitzgerald, of Nottoway CO. in said district
and who was to.wit, on the 22d day of Sept'r.
a. d., 1873, adjudged a bankrupt upon the petit
tion of himself by the District Court of the Uni
ted States, for said district.
Dated at Richmond, November ], a. d. 1878.
rat. tE.ssf . JAMES +. EPES, .a.
no 7-SW Assignee.
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COMPRESSED AIR-PATENT RIGHTS
NOTICE

The invention Of DIR. ROYCE FOR THE
PRODUCTION, STORING, AND TRANS
HITTING POWER, etc, by compressed air !;
also for destroying yellow fever on Ships, in
hospitals. for Ventilation, ETC., have been proved
to be the only successful methods, where pu
ping machinery is used.
Notice is hereby given that the managem ent
and control Of these patents has been placed iu
my hands with the sole power of License or
sale. Persons and Corporations DESTROYS of
using Compressed air Il Motive Power, or ftJr
ventilation, etc, may obtain full information of
the title and details of the patent, by applying
for Copies at the Patent Office. The reissues
are numbered 6,26l and 5202 and for terms of
use by addressing me, p. o. BOX 1915, or So
Liberty street, New York
fe l2--eowly rfEE HORACE TT nav
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THIS Is TO GIVE NDTICE-Tbat nm III.


THIS Is TO GIVE NDTICE-That an III.
Il Sd day of Hov'ber, d., 1873, a warrant in
bankruptcy has been issued out of the District
Court of the United States for the Eastern District
OF Virginia, agains the estate of WIN r. Fisher
of Northampton county and State Of Virginia.
who has been adjudged a bankrupt on his
own petition THAT the payment of any
debts, and the delivery of any property
belonging to sold bankrupt, to him or for his
use, and The transfer of any property by him
are forbidden ~ law THAT a meeting of the
creditors of said bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and choose one or more assignees of his estate.
will be held at court of bankruptcy, to be
holden at the registers office, Petersburg, Va,
before j l.. Waterman, esq, register, on the Goth
day of Eov'ber, a. d., 1873, at 10 o'clock a. m
DAVID b. PARKER,
no 5--W2w VI. S. Marshal
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Country merchants should remdmber in order
Ing, that refined sugar is constantly fuctuating.
SALT--Liyerpool, s24O; jobblng price, per
sack. Ground Alum, S2.25a2.4O
SHOT--2.s0aso0 per bag -
SPIRITS OF TURPENTINE--9 oa9oc
TEAS-flacz, 66c ash e6-the last a prime ar
tiele; Imperial. soati.5o ctunpowder. 6nasl.7o.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. shoes, 7AasNc; mule
shoes, sAasA; nail road. Sc
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GRAPE BOXES.

The subscriber is prepared to furnish Grim
Boxes OF the most improved pattern, and Of The
various sizes needed for the shipment of grapes
10 Inc eastern and Northern markets They
are made OF the best timber, and two years use
i ats proved their great durability and value
lney WIN oe furnished on liberal terms. F4rly
]. w. PORTER,
NJ Wv Charlottesville, Va
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2I9 ACRES OF LAND
TERMS

One-third cash /; balance on credit of six
and twelve months. In equal instalments, the
purchaser to give notes with approved security
for the deferred payments, and the tile to be
retained by the assignee until said notes are paid
JAMES M. MATTHEWS,
DC ii-2aW5~ Assignee.
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COMMERCIAL.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE,

CORN AND FLOUR ExCHANfE
RICHMOND November s, 1879
offerings.
Wheat-White, ,sss bushels Red, $40 bushels
Corn.-White, $50 bushels. Mixed, IT'S bush
Oats-26 bushels
SaleS
Wheat-White. 454 bushels q $l.6O to $l.2o
Tor very good to common. Red, 1870 bushels "a
Sl6 to $l.3s for good to common
Corn-White, $50 bushels very good. private
terms Mixed. Ii bushels good, soc.
oats-26 bushels fair spring, 54c. 1872 bushaIs
prime, private terms ~
Re-eDhtbfted .E
Wheat-White. 60 bushels. Red. 81 bpsho,s.
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LIVE STOCK.

RICHMOND, November g. 1873.
mr, L. dimmi, weighmaster at the Live Stock
Scales makes the following report of transac.
'ohs Tor the week ending November
Cattle l26 head common to extra. S3 OODk8 40
gross. Sheep, dull, 81 Ooasi co. Hogs corn fat,
at 10 GO@s6 so. Veals, common to crime,
So O0@$l2 90.
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.

I'm THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
n TED STATES for the Eastern District o
Virginia. "
In the matter Of Charles E. Gill, bank.
rupt-in bankruptcy
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-The un.
dersigned, John T. Goodrich, of Fredericksburg
Va, hereby gives notice of his appointment as
assignee of the estate of Charles E. Gill, of
Stafford co'ty in said district, who was, on the
18th day-of Sept Der, a. d., 1873, adjudged a
bankrupt upon the petition of himself, by the
District court of the United States for said dis
trict. ...
Dated November 8, 1878. .... .. .
JOHN 7. GOODRICH,
no6-Th3W ... Assignee.
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AUCTION SALES.
"a AsSlGNEE'S SALE a
VALUABLE LAND IN PRINCE EDWARD
COUNTY. VIRGINIA..

In compliance with an order of the District
Court Of the United States for the Eastern Dis.
trict OF Virginia, dated October 20, 1873, in the
matter of John Dillon, bankrupt, will offer for
sale at public auction, on FRIDAY, NovEM-
Der %, 1873, at IL o'clock m, at the residence
of the bankrupt, 4I5 ACRES OF LAND, lying
in the county of Prince Edward, near Darling
ton Heights Postoffice.
To be sold clear of all liens and encumbrances
TERMS.-Suffleient cash to pay all the costs
aud expenses of sale. SC. the balance on a
credit of six and twelve months, the purchaser
to give notes with interest added for the deferred
payments, title TO be retained until said notes
are paid
There will also be personal property, consist.
ing of HORSES, CATTLE, &C.. sold for cash.
JOSEPH JORGENSON,
no3-2aw3w $500 Assignee.
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William G.. Neubill, Auctioneer.

William g. Neubll. Auctioneer.
A ssIGNEEs' SALE sa
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON TIE
RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER, IN ESSEX
COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
BY virtue of an order made on the 9th N of
October, 1873, this monthly by the Hon. John @.
Underwood, judge Of the United States District
court for the Eastern District of Virginia, in the
matter of Thomas M. Jones, bankrupt, we will
expose for sale, in front of the court house in
Tappahannock, Va, on
TUESDAY, THE nth DAY OF NOVEMBER,
1873 the following real estate:
334 ACRES OF LAND, ~.
being portion of the "Farmylle Estate" situ.
ated ON the Rappahannock river and Piscataway
creek, Essex county, Va This is considered
one of the finest estates In the county of Essex.
TERMS:
One.third cash. the balance in six and twelve
months, the purchaser to execute notes for the
deferred payments with the interest added, title
TO be retained by the assignee until the whole
purchase money is paid.
VIM. B. MATTHEWS,
H. w. DANGERFIELD,
oc 9-2aw3w Assignees.
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IN AsslGNEE'S SALE IN
VALUABLE LAND IN PRINCE EDWARD
COUNTY VIRGINIA

In compliance with an order OF the United
States District Court for the Eastern District
of Virginia, dated October 20, 1873, in the mat
ter OF James M. Dillon, bankrupt, will offer for
sale at public auction, on SATURDAY, NO
VEMBER 20. 1873, at II o'clock a. m, at the
residence of the bankrupt. near Darlington
Heights Postofflce 375 ACRES OF LAMB,
lying in the county of Prince Edward, on which
the family of the bankrupt now resides
To be sold clear of all liens and encum ORANGES.
TERMS.-Sufflcient cash to pay all expenses
OF sale, and the balance on credit of six and
twelve months, the purchaser to give notes with
approved security for the deferred payments,
and the title to be retained by the assignee until
said notes are paid.
There will also be personal property consist
ing of HORSES, CATTLE, SC, sold for cash.
JOSEPH JORGENSON,
no 3--2W3W Assignee.
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BY James M. Taylor & Son,
Real Estate Auctioneers,
corner Eleventh and Bank streets.
AssTGNEE's SALE.

-
BY virtue of an order made on the 18th day of
February, 1873, by the Hon. John @. Under.
wood Judge of the District court of the United
States for the Eastern District of Virginia, in
the matter of Gabriel II. billiard, bankrupt,
viii expose to sale at public auction, free from
all liens and encumbrances, on
FRIDAY THE 18th DAY OF NOVEMBER.
1878, at IL O'Clock m, in front of the United
States courthouse, in the city of Richmond,
.I9 ACRES OF LAND,
lying. in Essex county, Va, part of the tract
called Greenfield," about eleven miles south
east of the Courthouse. with a small CABIN
and oNE-NINTH OF 81 ACRES OF LAND,
at Centre Cross, in said county, including
BUILDINGS.
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@ PUBLIC SALE OF LAND. m
BY virtue of an order of Hon. John c. Under
wood, United States district Judge made at
Alexandria on the Sd day of October, q. d. 1879,
shall sell at public auction to the highest bid
der. in the village of Bell Haven, coun y of Ac-
comac, on .g@
SATURDAY. THE 9TH DAY OF DECEMBER,
a d. 1878, at O'Clock p. M, the following real
estate, lately belonging to Joseph Holt, a bank.
rupt, to wit a
A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND,
situated in said village of Bell Haven, in said
county, containing FOUR ACRES, more or lees
adjoining the lands of william s. Kellam, John
X. Floyd, Joseph J. Wiscoat - HUSKY and
the county road subject to the dover of Mrs
Mary IL. Jarvis. widow Of Thomas b. Jarvis
therein. Also the
sTORE-HoUsE AND LOT
IN said village, occupied by said Joseph Holt,
containing FORTY-ONE HUNDREDTHS OF
AN ACRE. The flrst-named has TWO RESI-
DENCES thereon, and two very pretty lots can
be made out of the same. One of these Dwell.
ings is large and comfortable, and has attached
thereto all necessary out-buildings All of the
buildings and improvements thereon are nearly
new.
Ihe Store is admirably situated for conduct
Ing a large mercantile business. with all neces-
sary granaries and storerooms.
TERMS OF SALE:
Ten per cent. ON the amount of sale of property
will be required in cash, and the balance on a
credit of six, twelve and eighteen months from
the lst day of January, 1874, the purchaser to
give notes with approved security for the de.
ferred payments, bearing interest from the said
first day of January 1874, and the title to be re.
tanned until said notes are paid.
BENJAMIN T. GUNTER,
oc 2O-2aw3w Assignee of Joseph Holt
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A ssIGNEE AND TRUSTEE SALE ga
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN MIDDLE
SEX COUNTY.

BY virtue of an order made on the 1lth aay of
October, 1873, by the Hon. John @. Underwood,
judge of the District Court of the United States
for the Eastern District of Virginia, in the mat.
ter Of james W. Fisher, bankrupt, we will ex.
pose to sale at public auction, on
WEDNESDAY, 26TH DAY OF NOVEMBER
next. at IL o'clock M, at the front door of the
courthouse of Middlesex county. Chat being
courtday) TWO VALUABLE TRACTS OF
LAND, in the said county. surrendered by the
said bankrupt the one called "Kidds," and the
other buckingham containing together about
900 ACRES.
These tracts are very productive located in
good neighborhood, and lie within convenient
distance from the Rappahannock river which
affords ample facilities for the transportation of
the products to the Northern markets. The
tracts will be sold separately.
.s. TERMS:
One-third cash balance on a credit of six and
twelve months, in equal nstalments, the pur-
chasers to execute bonds with good personal se-
curity for the deferred payments, and title to
be retained till the purchase money is fully
paid which being done, good and sufficient
deeds will be made to the purchasers with
special warranty.
THOMAS CROYDON, Trustee.
JACOB COIN, Assignee.
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BANKS.
FREEDMAN'S SAVINGS AND
TRUST COMPANY,

CHARTERED BY CONGRESS 1855.
TENTH STREET, BETWEEN MAIN AND BANK
STREETS. -.
DEPOSITS OF FIVE CENTS AND UPWARDS
RECEIVED.
INTEREST COMPOUNDED TO JULY AND
1a .1mr ...er JANUARY s..-.
at the rate of six per cent per annum.
~ Open daily from A. NJ. to P. NJ, and on
SATURDAYS from A NJ. tosP NJ
-Ha.E XII. 8. CHARLES SPENCER,
NH 30--tf cashiar
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Official and reported returns Kor,u
1850 majority The ten counties majority
marked f''o
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TOBACCO.
Blaze.
LUMBER

REVISED BY GIBSON 4 BROOK.
sixth Street and the Canal
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ANOTHER TERRIBLE CUNNING ACCIDENT
Inc Norfolk tNa.) Landmark of the 4th instant
mas the following An Old gentleman, Mr.
~ade; III, about seventy-fve years of age, from
New York, who has been for some time az the
Ciuo house, on Currituck Sound, came into
NorIolk sunday afternoon and gave an account
OF most horrible and distressing acciden mt
which occurred in Currituck on Saturday. An
90 gentleman, Mr.. Carrington, from Osweoo.
y. y, ABOUT the same age as Mr. Wade. who
has also been hunting in North Carolina. was
cut ducking in boat, and ny some unaccount-
able means his towing piece was DISCHARGE
against his head, killing him instantly. His
friend with him, who was likewise very old,
hundred yards from the Club House, and thonob
TOO much overcome to walk to the house. sue
ceeded in calling the attention of other friends
Inc oody was taken on Sunday morning 10
held. ""' W DC
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A Sensation i'm B.l.incre social Cir

During the past two OF thread dave rnmOr has
prev allied quite extensively III fashionable cir
Giles in the Northwestern section OF the city, %
the effect that a well-knOwn physician had be-
that led TO the domestic diihculsy have been
quietly though anxiously discussed. ID Is un-
derstood that, among the social visitors at the
physicians house, was family living in the
west IN section. A daughter OF the laJ6er. said
70 rIsstss more than ordinary personal charms,
had thus been introduced into the PHYSICIANS
family, and Ow ing TO the FREQ uent intercourse
the young lady became a constant visitor. IL is
presumed that the intimacy that j. said % have
grown up betv een the physician and the young
lady excited the suspicious of the wife OF the
former. A few days ago, ii Is stated. the wife
OF the physician, soon after receiving a call
from The young lady, excused herself under the
lTeteN OF other engagements, and left the
house with the os;ensible intention Of being alb
sent some time, leaving the young lady to be en-
teTtalned by her husband. who was az homo
when she called. Tie lady, however, within a
short time after taking her departure, returned
home, Unexpectedly 10 her husband, and not
nn0ing either him or the young lady in the
raTlor, expressed her surprise, and proceeded
10 her chamber for the purpose of LAYING aside
Der wrappings. Upon trying one OF the doors,
she found Il locked, but passing through a COM
mnnlcating room and another door She entered
the chamber, where she discovered, 10 her sur
prise. her husband aud the young LADY to-
gether. The evidences of guilt, IL i stated
were OF an nndeniable character, and no room
was lett for explanations" ON the following
day. it is stated, the wife of the physician lett
The IOuse, taking her two children with her.
and returned 10 her parents residence on
haIles-street avenue. II has also been stated
that she has had prepared an application for an
injunction restraining her husband from dispo-
sing OF his property, with the intention OF insti
tutiDg suit Tor divorce and alimOny. The
dwelling lately occupied 10y the physician L.
now yacant.-Bz'iiH,0rs Gdsefte, GA.
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District Affairs I'm COuyreSS-

A COMMITTEE OF TIE DISTRICT HOUSE OF DEL
EGATKs APPOINTED TO RECOMMEND FUR.
THEIR LEGISLATION BY The NATIONAL LAW
MAKERS.
Last evening a number of members OF the
House of Delegates of the District Legislature
and members elect met at the hall of the Ho use
in pursuance to call, and Mr.. c. l.. Hulse wa
called to the chair, and q. A. Kuhn, assist AM
clerk of the House, appointed secretary.
There were present. Messrs. Cox, Chase, Cla-
Sett, Berry, Brewer, Hulse, Hunt, SmO0t, Shep-
herd, Long, TaiaferrO, Trimble, and Urell OF
the present House. and Messrs. Gordon, Elem
ming, Boswell, ounss and Underwood. elected
members of the incoming House.
Mr.. Trimble stated that the OBJ ect of the meet
ing, as he understood from the conversation OF
the few members who had mooted the subject
was to consider the propriety of appearing be-
fore Congress by committee, in their capacities
OF representatives OF the people to procure need
ed legislation for the District. In order that the
matter might be brought directly before the
meeting, he offered resolution THAT a COM
mlttee OF seven be appointed, with the presiding
ofhcer OF this meeting as chairman, for the par
pose OF taking into consideration what add itiOnas
Congress affecting the interest of the District OF
Columbia; said committee to report to an ad
Journt d meeting on next Wednesday evening
at $50 O'clock"
The resolutions were debated at some length
and 1t was claimed that the people were entitled
10 the selection of members of the Council an .
mat the right OF suffrage should be enlarged
The re solution was adopted, and the following
were appointed rs the committee :-Messr-
Hulse, Trimble, Clagett, Boswell, Smoot, Tn
derwcod and Berry
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Affairs al Manassas.
SEw WAY TO SELECT A POSTMASTER

GORE poRdeEoe Of The Sidr.l
MANASSAS, Va, December 8, 1873.
The contest between Mrs. Pine 1.-THE present
asslstant) and Mr.. Depue for the position OF
postmaster of this place, made vacant BY the
resignation OF Mr.. George q. Round, is 70 be
decided in a new way. Tomorrow Saturday
an election II 70 be hel at the post office; Mr..
Round indicating that whoever gets the largest
number of votes will be appointed, stating In a
card, published in the Manassas sa-s,fs lat
week, that he had the consent of the Post Ofice
department to make such an arrangement III
the person elected was competent aud a suit
able person. All who get their mall at this
oihce, including males and females who are
sixteen years of age and over, will be allowed 20
vote. Mrs. Pine has done nearly all the bust
ness OF the Office for some time past, and has
proved herself fully capable. The IA management
OF the Office has given entire satisfaction, aud
Mrs. Pine is very popular, which will no dOub t
he demonstrated tomorrow. jas. l.. McPhail,
esq, agent Of the Post Office department. spent
the day here yesterday, and had interviews
with most or all OF our business men a. 90 their
wishes in regard TO the matter, which we have
no doubt Impressed him with the belief IN AZ
Tie present assistant IL the choice OF our peO-
pie, although they no doubt respect her com
pettor. d.
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significant that ito advertise" rhymes

~
with Ito realize"
~Geneva inherits o 500 900 BY the Request
of the Duke OF Brunswick.
~Mr. Jay Cooke and family are about 70
vacate their elegant residence near German
town, and will board I'm Philadelphia during the
ensuing winter.
ga son Of Brigham Young, accompanied py
his wife, visited Elkton, Cecil county, Nd. last
week. The lady was formerly Miss Garfield,
and met her husband In Europe.
~The latest thing out In the way OF paper
weights, represent . heap OF American gold
coin fresh from the mint It Is very tantAlizfng,
and the only objection to II s that 1t s not true
to the life.
0Anns Dickinson IL inviting people 70 Cos
sip about her numerous reporter mA,us3e en-
gaeemente, By refusing TO lecture Ssere tney
do 70. Green Bsv sss"ss .,rsf a. a "~r ~ "a
tabooec towns on this account
n0Mr. Lloyd, . member OF the Chicaeo rrs
bune editorial staff, Is about to be narried 10
Mrs Bros, daughter Of Mr.. wm. Bross. one AZ
the proprietors Of that paper. The vediin-
DAY has not been announced.
Childrens note paper, with snveiopss IA
fancful ornament instead OF mouo~rs,r n q,
great demand, the amount used beiSe an..,s'
imsted closely BY the varieties introdu - n.
enterprisng stationers. "