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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29
HECTfUT Stiles.
By Green IL Wise,

[Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.1
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE PROPERTY-By virtue of decree
of the Circuit Court for Alexandria county, rem
4. Cats, executrix, VS.. +. w. Kincheloe ct ais,
in chancery, the undersigned commissioner
therein named, will expose for sale, by public
auction. on THURSDAY, the Dist day of Jan.
uary, 1875 in front Of the Mansion Hou;e Ho-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. BRICK Dwell .sHlg.
LINGS and LOTS OF GROUND, situated at
the northeast intersection Of Duke and Lee .ts.,
in the city of Alexandria, Va, each fronting IA
feet Duke street, and running back to feet
Terms Of Sale: One.tenth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, and the residue in six,
twelve and eighteen months; the bonds of the
purchaser, with security, to be taken, with in
terest from the day of sale, and the title to be
retained until they are fully paid =,
dec 21-eots Commissioner Of Sale
SALE-Pursuant to q
ty, Virginia, rendered on the 7th day OF No
vember 1874, in the suit of Windsor and Ford
vs.. James II. Darrow ct ais, the subscriber
commissioner of sale in the said suit, will expose
for sale, at public auction, in front of the Court
House of Fairfax county, Virginia, on MON
o'clock M, al that LOT OF GROUND attach
ed in the said suit, or SO much thereof as is ne
cessary to pay the sum of 81, 50O.GG, with inter-
est on 81, 4Ul.4l, part thereof from October rs,
1874, until paid, the amount decreed to the COM
plainants in said suit, and costs-situated about
one mile north of Fairfax Court House, in Fair
fax county, Virginia, bounded as follows: Be-
ginning at y stone in the middle of the old Court
House road thence with the centre of the said
road north l5o east so poles links to the corner
of land heretofore owned by Solomsn Van Or
den thence with said line north $50 west So
poles 10 links to planted stone pole east of
branch thence north 720 % west 1873 poles to
marked white oak thence south 2l30 west IS
poles to corner of II. Pruyne owned by Bal
ley; thence south 8l3o east 232 poles 10 links to
the beginning; containing ONE HUNDRED
ACRES, the same being the tract of land con-
veyed by William Ainsley and wife to Robert
Strong by deed of April 10Th, 1861, and record
ed in the land records of Fairfax county liber
ID, No. 4, folio III, and by deed dated the Both
of July, 1865, and recorded in liber +, No. 4,
folio Ala, land records of Fairfax county, and
conveyed by Sarah Strong and husband to
Thomas L.. Hume.
Terms of sale to be as follows: So much in
hand Us will pay the costs and expenses OF this
suit and sale, and the residue in six, twelve and
eighteen months of equal payments; the pur-
chaser to give bond with good personal security
for the deferred payments, with interest thereon
from day of sale. EDMUND bUkhE,
Fairfax CO., dec l5-w4w Com. OF Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29
dec 80
ID ECEIV TOD A Y
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS.

The tax bills for 1874 have been placed in my
hands for collection. The time for payment is
limited by law to March LIST. All persons are
earnestly requested to come forward and save
themselves additional trouble and costs. l will
be at my office, in the Court House, Fairfax
street entrance, every day from 8 y. IN. until 4
p. m JOHN W. GAM BELL,
dec q City Sergeant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

Ask FOR WINES AND BRANDIES,
n Made by
NJ. b. BUCK, BELMONT VINEYARDS
Front Royal, Va.
They are good, sound, cheap and healthful.
For sale in Alexandria by Lawson, Jsnney,
Cook, Creighton, Green, Cooney anc others.
Generally with first class druggists. Your
physician will tell you they are safe and good
sep M-6m --
MOUNT VERNON NURSE Els,
Nl Established Is years.
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED TO THIS RE.
GION A SPE IALTY:
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Etc, &c.
Send for Catalogue to
C. GiLLINGHAM & CO.,
Accotink Postofhce,
nov 4tvtf Fairfax CO., Va.
VITlZENS NATIONAL BANK,
u Alexandria, Va, Dec. "a, 1874.
The annual election for Directors OF this BANK
will be held at the banking house, on TUES
DAY. the l2ch day of January, 1875, between
the hours of IL and y o'clock.
dec 2l-wtd Cashier.
A NOTHER LOT OF PRIME ROLL BUT
n TER just received by ,r
dec d v. nAno '~'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

3s~The members of Andrew jackson Lodge
No. l2O, A., f. s. A. NJ, are notified to attend
81 called communication on tomorrow tues
day. evening, December, 10Th, celebration of
the festival Of ST. John the Evangelist Olive
Branch Lodge, No. ia, of Leesburg, will pay g
fraternal visit on the occasion. Members of
Alexandria Washington Lodge, No. Y, and all
Join us in this celebration. Tickets can be pro-
cured ut Steiner u Yohes, H. Cooks, w. f.
Crcighton's, s. H. Lunts or of any member OF
the Committee, b. Ii. U BRIEN.
E. L. BOWMAN.
g. G. TuoRP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-12-29

G7o A x1 niSGToN ~ B1sI'ffIqf
CoMMIssIoN MERCHANTS
No. 20 UNION STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Co,.signments Of Grain, Merchandise and al
kinds, Of Country Produce solicited Special
attention given to All business entrusted to them.
Prom pit returns made. apM
w A sMoor,
DEALER N
GOAL, SALT And PL AST E X
MOOT'S W HARF,
(Foot of Princess STU
feb 2l-tf Alezandrls, Virginia.
HOE 8 JOHNSTON
Successors to Fowle u Co..
NO. 2 PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COM MISSION AND SHIPPING MERCTS.
Dealers in al kids of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agents OF tee
NEW YORK & BALTIMORE STEAMERS.
Also ofthe
LIVERPOOL s. LONDON & GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
fob ST
SH1NN s CO
Successors to Samuel Hartlcy,)
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No. Is Union street,
Alexandria, Va.
If Particular attention paid to the selling Of
FLOUR GRAIN and all kinds of COUNTRY
PRODUCE, and filing all orders for GROCE.
RES, GUANO, PLASTER, SEEDS, &C.,
&C., at the lowest market rates.
gH-Agents for the sale Of James 5; Welch's
celebrated brands of FAMIL Y.FLOUR.
E-Agents for the sale of the "RO UND TOP
HYDRI ULIC CEMENT." jan 5-tf
J. BRoDERs. J. LANNoN.
r BRODERS 6 CO.,
Alexandria, Va.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTs.
GROCERIES, ~
LIQUORS,
PROVISIONS,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE.
Also keep on hand q general assortment OF
Cordago, Tar, Pitch, Nails, Lime, Packing, Oils,
Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores
All orders and ccnsignments promptly attend
ed 70, and goods forwarded without delay 10 con-
signecs on arrival.
Agents for Dupont's Gunpowder.
Xxx Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans.
portstion line. NH loft
r RECOMMEND JOHN GREGG to any
L person wishing good HOSLER or DRl
YER l have known him for several years
he has been driving for the Same man for sever
al years, and has given satisfaction. He is
good honest and industrious man, and can
bring as good recommendation as any cOlored
man in my knowledge. Respectfully,
T. K. TILLETT, Oakland Mills,
Loudoun county, Virginia.
Enquire at this Office. dec ISL.
WHITE OAK KNEES WANTED.
w s, g. 7, 8 and 10 inches WHITE OAK
ROOT KIN EES, of best quality, wanted by the
Alexandria Marine Railway and Ship building
Co., at their yard, in Alexandria, Va.
Also WHITE OAK TIMBER.
dec l5-lm W. A. SMOOT, President.
D ECElVED THIS DAY-Fougera's Iodn-
LIZ ised Cod Liver OIL Sulphate Morphine,
Pure Cream Tartar, Bromide Potassium, Sim
mons Liver Regulator, Refined Borax and Gum
Camphor, Tor sale at lowest rates by
dec % JANNEY s co.
r OST-On Thursday q ] EFT EARRING, set
~ in gold The drop has place for hair. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
lib WASHINGTON st. dec 26-3t
APPLE, OUNCE and PEACH BUTTER
w. F. BRooKEs
dec % l47 King street.
Just RECEIVED-A large supply of Hair
- Brushes and Combs at
decd w. F. CRIGHTON'S.
DRIME CAROLINA RICE, new, just re-
l. ceived by j. G. MILBURN,
nov IA 10 north Royal ST.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

WEsT-OLyMpA DISTRICT ScHooL.-Last
Monday we visited the school taught by
Miss Tirzah Bigelow, at West Olympia.
The school-house is situated on the high
bluff overlooking the bay, from which q
delightful prospect is afforded of the
Sound and its verdant shore-line for
many miles. The surroundings of the
location are likewise pleasant, being
groves of fir on an almost level plateau
of many acres in extent. The school is
small, but the scholars are bright and
well-behaved, and their teacher appears
to possess their confidence and respect
The names of the scholars are: Matilda,
Molkina, Frederick and Conrad Schnei-
der; Mamie, Ellsworth, Lincoln and
Earnest French; Alice and Walter Ak
tel; and Charles Warner. The attend
ance of these scholars has been uni
formly good. The quarter cloes in an
other week, but Miss Bigelow will prob
ably comply with the directors wishes
to continue the school another month.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11
OUR FOURTH OF JULY PAPER.

We feel amply repaid for all the la
Dor bestowed upon the preparation of
last weeks issue of the STANDARD, in its
reception by the public. EVERYBODY
seemed pleased with novelties intro
duced in its mechanical execution, as
we'll as the appropriateness of its con-
tents to the day it was intended in some
degree to commemorate. The large
edition printed was soon exhausted to
supply the local demand, and orders
have poured in during the past week
by mail and telegraph from all quar-
tiers for extra copies. We take this &C.
casion to say to all whose orders have
not been filed, that it is now impossi-
bic to do so. We regret that larger
edition was not prepared, and accredit
the people with possessing even more
patriotism than we had previously &C.
corded to them.
We append some of the comments of
the press, which may be of some in
terest to our family of readers:
A NOVEL FOURTH OF July PApER.-The most
thorough newspaper in observance of the Ma
tiOnal Anniversary we have ever seen is the
Olympia Standard of last Saturday. As
Paddy said, during the civil war, on day of
especial rejoicing over great victory, when
from nearly every house-top or window
flags or streamers were flung to the breeze,
and and ne. IN the absence of any bunting, put
Balmoral skirt for Sunday wear, he'd have
Murphy done with his Fourth Of July paper.
The outside is printed in clear blue ink, and
'rhite paper the National colors of the red
white and blue" are very appropriately Civ
en-. There is also a good presentation of
original % and selected reading, appropriate to
Fourth of July Standard is patriotic, unique
and handsomely printed.-Portland Bulletin
9Th inst.
The Washington Standdrdof last Saturday, 4th
inst, hada celebration of its own. 1t was print
ed on fine, white paper, with blue ink on the
binng our national colors, Red, White and
Blue. 1t presented an attractive appearance.
The contents were appropriate to tho occasion,
as many of the articles referred more or less
directly to the day we celebrate. Friend
Murphy has reason to pride himself on the
success of his etforts.-Comier, tn inst.
PArRIoTIc, VERY.--The Standard of last Sat
Saturday was the most patriotic sheet in the
city. 1t was printed with red ink on one side,
with blue ink on the other side, and being on
white payer, made it red, white and blue.
We cOncede to Bro Murphy, so far as we
know. the credit of originating the idea of
printing paper so as to represent our
national emblem in color. The paper also
contained about ten columns Of matter, orig
inal and selected, on and about the day, its
Significance, and of Gen. Washington. In
short, it was the best issue of the Standard that
we ever read.-EchO, ah inst.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

The ELECTRICAL ArF1N1T1Es DISTURBED
ATTRACTION AND REpULs1oN.-The dis
pute between the Western Union Tele-
graph Co. and the Railroad Co., has
resulted in a lockout" by the former.
The Tribune of the Sd says: "The
Western Union Telegraph Company
retain possession of the wires between
here and Kalama, to the entire exclusion
of the Railroad Company, and have SO
far had the best of the fight. They have
removed their Offices from the railroad
buildings, establishing the one at Taco
ma in Whites building, on the wharf,
and the one at Kalama in Peterson's
hotel; the Offices along the line being
shut up, the operators discharged, the
instruments taken out, and the wires
removed from the buildings, and con.
tinued in one unbroken line.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

The CELEBRATIONS. observance
of the GLORIOUS Fourth" at Steilacoom
was decided success, about 300 of our
towns-people participating with the citi-
zens of that county in the ceremonies
of the occasion. The celebration at
Chehalis was also very pleasant affair,
and about 1900 people we're present
from the adjacent counties and Port
land. The Mason country people like
wise represent themselves as we'll pleased
with their own efforts and the attend
ance from abroad. We regret that no
reports have been furnished us for pub
LEGATION,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

WOMAN SuFFRAaE.-The bi-weekly
meeting held in Tacoma Hall, last We'd
nesday, was one of unusual interest,
several of the ladies engaging in ami
mated debate of the subjects introduced
for consideration. The ladies are rap
idly acquiring shrewdness, tact and par
liamentary discipline, and appear conf
dent of favorable result of their labors.
The next meeting will be held on We'd
nesday evening, the 22d inst, at y o.
clock, at the same place.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

Acc1DENr.-The Seattle Dispatch says
that Mr.. Emery, school teacher at
Port Madison, while hunting at Port
Washington with Sheriff Williams, on
Monday, accidentally shot himself.
He attempted to take his gun from the
bow of the boat when it was discharged,
the entire load fearfully decorating his
right arm above the elbow and sever
ing an artery. Mr.. Williams bound up
his arm, put him in the boat and took
him to Seattle for medical treatment.
The sufferer is now recovering.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

@ The Echo rejoices over the fact
that there was no drunkenness visible
on the streets during the 4th, although
eliminates that the "rummies" all stayed
at home. This is surprising when we
read in another column how abap-
doned our people are in the observance
of the Sunday law, and other whole
some measures of restraint.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

CORRECTIONAL request has beenmade
for US to correct a slight error made by
some of our contemporaries in abiding
to the demonstration in honor of Mr.. G..
E. Williams, on the evening of the 26th
ult. Columbia Engine Co. rendered
the serenade as mark of their respect,
and not the Band, as has been stated.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

ton that the feeling is intense and liable
to be developed into formidable pppo-
sition, united with other antagonistic
elements. It is to be hoped that the
Patrons will exhibit forbearance and
wisdom in dealing with all questions
of public policy.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

HoNoRs.-Tbe many friends of Mr..
Lightner will be pleased to learn that
his eldest daughter, Therese, was re-
Gently awarded the highest prize, a
gold medal and library of 100 vol
umes, for scholarship and department
in one of the San Francisco high
schools. Miss Lightner is native of
this place and in her sixteenth year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

Coal INTEREsrs.-Mr. j. w. Lysle,
a former resident of this county, and
for several years past connected with
large coal interests in Pennsylvania,
has been in town the past few days,
while en- route for Bellingham Bay, where
he owns considerable tract of coal
land. He is accompanied by Mr.. D.
w. Jones, q mining engineer of large
practical experience, who will make a
thorough examination of and report upon
Mr.. Lysle's mining property.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

B@ The temperance people few
days ago introduced an orchestra of
horns and fiddles, to draw an audience
to their Sunday evening meetings, in
the Presbyterian Church. A tight
rope walker might probably attract
some who "never attend church."
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

q Messrs. Budlong are building a
"sharpy," after the model of the Triton,
which they expect to launch in few
days. She will be % feet long with 8
feet beam,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

Sc The body of Mr.. Swartz, drowned
a fortnight ago in Lake Chelan, near
Snoqualmie Pass has been found, but
only SAG of the 81 500 known to have
been in his possession at the time of the
accident, has been recovered.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

New STYLE OF Postal CARDs.-From
Washington dispatches of July 4th we
copy this: Postmasters throughout the
country will receive circular from the
Post Office Department, instructing
them how to proceed to secure compen-
sation. Under the new law % ,OOO, 900
postal cards were issued by the Post
Office Department, during the quarter
ending June 30th, and that is the dull
est quarter in the year, owing to gen.
eral stagnation of business. A new
style of postal cards will be out dur
ing the Summer. Tie Third Assistant
Postmaster General Barber contem-
plates issuing card of heater design,
better finished, and of more tasteful
appearance. This can be done without
interfering with the present contract
price.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

ENLARGED. Port Townsend dr.
gus comes to us enlarged and much i'm
proved in mechanical appearance. We
are glad to witness this evidence of its
prosperitY.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

81 It is announced that Miss Ad-
die L. Ballou, noted spiritual nedi-
UNI, will visit this place soon, and
deliver course of lectures on spiritual
ism.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

A MAMMOTH SHIp--A little the big
gest ship projected in modern times,
or since Noah's famous ship, is the one
mentioned in the following item, which
we find going the rounds of the press:
can enterprising citizen of Philadelphia
has proposed to build. in time to use at the
International Celebrations ship capable Of
combine a steam railway, n race course,
theatre shooting gallery: circus. and every
modern attraction. lie claims that his plan
Of the ablest engineers. Heproposes to moor
it in the Delaware. and convey 1t at intervals
to the different cities, ports and Watering
places of the continent. 1t will make about
six miles an hour, and will be three or four
times larger than the Great Eastern"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

ELECTION OF OFF1cERs.-The Olym-
pia Railroad Union, on the Sd inst, re-
elected the old officers to serve the
ensuing year.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

to make capital for their cause. Our
columns are, and always have been, at
the service of the people, and if any
person fails to obtain hearing on eth
er side of any question of public i'm
portance, it is his Tor her) own fault.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

PLAN OF THE CENTENNIAL BUILDING
A dispatch from Cincinnati, dated the
Sd inst, says that Henry Petit, Engi-
neer of the Centennial Buildingat Phil
adelphia, has submitted the plans for
the main building which have been ap-
proved. The building will cover eigh-
teen acres, and be 464 feet wide and
6S8 feet long, constructed chiefly of
iron and glass. Its estimated cost is ST.
100000.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

A LADY OPERATOR Western I'm
ion Telegraph Office in this place now
has lady operator, Miss Corts having
assumed the duties lately performed by
Mr.. Pitts. The change is a popular
one; the public are pleased in having
obtained pleasant, obhging and affa-
bic operator, and we are specially graf
fled in the vindication of our pet theme
of woman's usefulness in many of the
vocations now filled by men. We hope
Miss Cortz's present relations with the
public will be pleasant and long con-
tinued.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

E Gen Joseph H. Wilson, for
about a quarter of century Commits
sioner of the General Land Office at
Washington, died in that city on the
23d ult.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

@ D. L. Watson has been ap-
pointed Collector of Customs for the
Southern District of Oregon.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

E The Spiritualists of Oregon hold
a camp-meetng at Gervais, commencing
on the oath inst.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

"Can such things overcome us as summer
cloud,
And not excite our special wonderr"
Recent kilograms announce the dis
charge of 375 women clerks in the
Treasury Department at Washington.
The scene is represented as sad one.
Fourteen of those discharged tainted
when the announcement was made to
them. This course is said to be rem
dered necessary by the spasmotic efforts
of Congress for retrenchment, and as a
consequence, the meagre appropriations
made for sustaining the civil expenses
of the Government. 1t is remarkable
fact, however, that women are the main
sufferers. A few men have been dis
charged, more to palliate the slaughter
of the innocents' than anything else.
Votes are at premium, especially as
the Third Term discussion wakes hot,
and the "Best Government" is 10th to
part with material which can make and
unmake Presidents, and prolong or
shorten the tenure of official life. What
better plea can be urged for the en-
reimbursement of women, than the I'M
just discrimination made in every voca-
ton she seeks to fill, in the amount OF
wages and the length of time she may
retain her position? We may boast OF
gallantry and devotion to women, but
such injustice robs the claim of all foun-
dalton in truth or honesty.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1874-07-11

~ Over 200 Arkansas families ara
en- route for Oregon.