davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
,EVCTTON S.aLES.

DUBLIC SALEOFAV VALUABLE FAIR
Il FAX FARM-By virtue OF deed of trust
executed to me by A. K: Chandler, dated April
Fairfax county. iber o, No. 4, page PAS shall
as the trustee named in the said deco, sell, at
public auction, on MONDAY, the 2lst day of
September, 1874, about II. O'Clock M, at the
Court h ouse of Fairfax county, the farm in said
deed described, called SALISBURY" con
tanning SOS acres of land, more or less This
and a comfortable TWO-STORY Dwell. IA
LING, with the usual out. buildings, sta .ez1l
bles barn. &C., and q good orc ard and gar
den. It is esteemed one of the best farms in
Fairfax county, and is under good fence. SAID
farm is situated about or miles above Fairfax
Court House, three miles from Chantily, and
two from Centreville, and adjoins the lands OF
James Green and others. 1t was conveyed to
me in trust to secure the sum of S4,5 and in
terest, part of the purchase money due by sard
Chandler, for which he has given his several
bonds as described in the deed of trust, PAYABLE
to the trustee of Mrs 5. L. Powell; and said
Chandler being in default, am required by the
holders of said bonds to execute the trust by
sale of said land, &c.
For more particular description of said farm
reference is m de to the aforesaid deed of trust
to me, and the several deeds therein referred to-
The title to the land is believed to be perfect
but selling as trustee, I shall convey only such
title rs is vested in me.
Terms of Sale: Enough cash to pay sill ex.
penses of the sale and trust; also to pay the said
Chambers bonds of $845 q and 81, l79 73, dated
April 10. 1872, and payable in two years. with
interest from date at 6 per cent, to be paid an
nuslly; also the interest due on another bond OF
SAID Chandler for $2,250.OO. dated 10th April,
1872 and payable annually At 6 per cent; the
residue to be paid on or before the 18th day of
May, 1876, such residue to be secured by the
bonds of the purchaser, bearing interest at six
per cent, and deed of trust on the premises.
CHAS. II. LEE, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
FOREIGN News.

LONDON, Aug. 24-There was fire on the
docks in Southampton last night. All the ship
ping which was in danger Of destruction was re-
moved to place of safety, and the flames were
confined to the workshops of the Royal Mail
Steamship Line, which were destroyed. Many
workmen are deprived Of situations by the fire.
A large number Of them also lost their tools.
Sydney Dobe, the we'll known English writer,
is dead
By the burning Of Morley's stocking factory,
at Nottingham, five hundred persons were
thrown out of employment. Loss 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
I}y Green a. Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctoneers.]
TOM MIoSIUNtRo' SALE-By virtue Of 8
~ decree of the Circuit Court for tho cou lty
of Alexandria, Virginia, rendered ut Its May
torn, 1873, IN the suit of: james T. Monroe
against William j. Minor ct ais. the undersign-
ed, Commissioners therein named, will offer sale,
by public auction, on SATU friday, the 18th
d.y of Septes, Der, 1874, in front of the Mansion
House Hotel in the city Of A Z; at y
O'CLOCK IN, ESTATE and INTER EST Of Will
liam j. Minor and John. w. Minor in and 10
certain TRACT OF LAND. in the said county
of Alexandria, containing 1881 acres-that is to
say, two undivided thirds of said land, In fee
simple, ano the estate for lie of the said Wm. j.
Minor IN the other third of said land. The land
will be divided INTO three tracts II desired.
Terms OF Sale: One tenth OF the purchase mon
ey to be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal instruments IL six, twelve and eighteen
months respectively, from the day OF sale; the
deferred pay ments to be secured by the notes OF
the pu. chaser, satisfactorily endorsed, and pay
able a aforesaid, with interest from the day Of
sale, and the title to be retained until the whole
OF the purchase money is paid. Il E#~
9. w. WATTLES,
sH ..at...' GEORGE WALKER
aug l0-eots ." Conmrs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
BY r. "A. Kerby,

Real Estate Agent ana Auctloneer.
TRUSTEE' S SALE OF VALUABLE
l. PROPERTY-Undcr deed of trust from
Col B. F. Sceva and wife tn the undersigned.
dated llth OF May, 1863, recorded in the Clerks
office of the Corporation Court of the city OF
Alexandria, and by direction of the beneficiary,
| will sell at public auction on SATURD ~,
the 9TH day of September, 1874, at II o. clock m,
in front of the Market House, on Royal street.
in the city of Alexandria, that VALUA A EssA
BILE PROPERTY on which said Sceva .sala,
now resides, embraced within the following
boundaries to wit: Beginning at the intersec-
ton of Washington and Wolfe Streets and run
ming thence southwardiy with Washington ST.
and binding thereon to the north line of the
Lancasterian school II use; thence eastwardy
and parallel to Wolfe street lightweight (SS) it,
and six (G) inches; thence southwark with the
eastern boundary of said school house and lot
OF ground conveyed by Samuel H. Msrstoller to
the Common Council of Alexandria; thence
eastwardly tnirty-four (34) feet and eleven QD
inches to the line of the property owned by. the
Quaker meeting; thence wardly with d
line parallel to Washington street to Wolfe st..
thence westwardly with Wolfe street, and bind
ing thereon one hundred and twenty: three (l23)
fest and five (5;inches to the place of beginning.
There is on the premises good 1HREE-
STORY BRICK HOUSE, with good summer
and winter kitchen convenient thereto.
Terms of Sale: One half the purchase money
to be paid in cash the residue at twelve months,
to be secured by deed OF trust on the premises.
Selling rs Trustee, shall convey such title Is is
vested in mo by the Decd which Is believed -
unquestionaole G. +. SUBTLE,
aug 7-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

WOODLAND FARMERS CLUB.-At the an
nual meeting of the WoodIawn Farmers Club,
held n on Saturday last, Messrs. Gilliugham,
rr'erson and Roberts were elected President,
Secretary and Treasurer. The meeting was
nneId 10 the house of MIR. Thomas Walsh, at
nurgunday, and was numerousIy attended. AT
Ter the business was transacted, the rest of the
uay and some hours of the plight were spent in
social enjoyment, and the meeting is described
club va w .'-'N' - -. =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
LOCAL NEWS.

TEACHERS INSTITUTE. fifty teachers
aud candidates, with sprinkliug of other la
dies and gentlemen interested in education
met a. the elegant assembly room Of the Pea
body School Building, this morning, aud at
1925 were,called to order by Superintendent
Carne who delivered an address. ! He spoke
at some length of the objects of the Institute =
the instruction OF tcachers-regre,ted the alb
sence of several distinguished gentlemen from
abroad, who bad been invited, but could not
be present; and then proceeded to speak ofthe
anl,cipations of the good teacher. He must
love his prof ssion; without q love for it, it
would be too arduous. He must strive to im-
prove himself; men who wish to succeed 10 any
other business give years of stuly to it; the
lawyear, If he has an important case, studies
it carefully befure be takes step 10 it; but
men and women who can do nothing else
consider that sufficient qualification for teach
ing, ard come to their daily work-the train
ing Of minds and hearts without moment
of previous thought about it. Teachers should
read. The City School Board had provided
a small professional library which teachers
ought to use more, aud all of them ought to
subscribe for the Educational Journal, in which
prove them to read.
Lastly lucy SuOuiu otllfC W iOFC luo Cuu
dren committed to their charge. aud study
their individual dispositions, that they might
the more easily govern and instruct them, and
above all, they should, in their daily lives set
them an example worthy Of imitation, for they
might preach morality for ever, without effect,
ii they did not show forth 10 themselves ex-
amples Of the results of their precepts
After recess of fifteen minutes, Mr.. Theo
dore Fl. Ficklio, Principal Of Washington
School. read brief but well-conceived aud
we'll written essay on the teaching of drawing
in which he has been very successful, and
promised illustrations at future day, and at
IL m the Institute adjourned until to morrow
at 10 a. NJ, when addresses will be delivered by
Rev. Dr. Bullock, on School Management, :"
and R. L. D. Lea, esq, ofRichmond on Me
thods in Primary Teaching"
The Superintendent of Schools has received
dispatch announcing that w. Fl. Rufner,
Superintendent Of Public Instruction 10 the
State, will be here tomorrow and attend the
Institute
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Bridge Repaired.

LANBERTvlLLE, NJ Aug. 24.-Thc bridge
burned Oh Friday at PrallsvilIe on the Belvidere
division of the Pennsylvania railroad has been
repaired, and trains are running rcgulararly.
Passengers for Water Gap are relieved from
passing around the gap in stages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Eyangelical Convention.

BUFFALO, Aug. 24.-The German Protes-
tant Central Evangelical Convention commrnc-
ed its seventh annual session here to-day. Dele
gates from all parts of the United States arc
present No business of importance has been
transacted. The session will close tonight aud
adjourn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
THE CHESAPEAKE AND Quo CANAL. The

THE CHESAPEAKE AND Quo CANAL. The
Hagerstown Free Press takes exception to a
statement made in behalf of the management
of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, that "the
canal is now 10 better working than perhaps it
ever was before. 1t says that: "Those who
should know best of the condition Of the canal
1.-THE boatmen) complain daily and hourly OF its
condition and management, and unhesitatiugIy
assert that it is now in worse condition than
ever before" ...-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
LOST .I.NU FOLIfD.

1--WE DOLLARS REWARD will be paid
Il for the return of BLACK LEATHER
MEMORANDUM BOOK and contents lost on
the Alexandria and Washington cars, or in the
streets Of Alexandris, within the past few weeks.
Apply at l75 Prince street, or at this office
aug 20-eU3t ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
PLovER SHOOTING. boys 10 the neigh

PLovEa SHoorlNa.-The boys in the neigh
borhood of Jones Point have rare times just
now. At daybreak they visit the Portland
shoot few plovers, spipes, and reed birds, the
sale of which furnishes them With ammunition
After dinner they cross over to Maryland in
boats made out OF old lumber, or anything that
comes handy, to get watermelons, &c. Toward
evening they return. and may be seen strewn
along the shore from the Point to the Broon,e-
law, calling plovers as they rise from the marsh
es over the creek IF within half mile, so
perfect is the call that the unsuspectine bird,
lured from its safe retreat, answers, and directs
its flight toward the opposite shore. If two or
more guuners should be together, they usually
open fire on it when within a hundred yards.
This turns the plover from its course. when
the cry is repeated at every station along the
shore, until the bird becomes so bewidered
that it sails slowly along looking for it's com.
panions, until after running the guantlet of
double-barre guns, old maskets, Sharpe's rifles,
and horse-pistols, some unlucky shot brings it
to the ground. Over two hundred were killed
ip this way last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

The CHAIN GANG AGAIN.-The chain gang
is the most prolific source of local items the
city affords. On Saturday afternoon last three
of its members, colored men. named Brown,
Randolph aud Williams, while at work on
Cameron street. near the market house, picked
up the balls attached to the chains around
their ankles and ran off 10 the direction of the
canal basin. but making detour through Fish
town. They were pursued by some policemen
and crowd Of idle men and boys, and one of
them was captured in Petersburg" The
other two. however, having broken their
chains succeeded in reaching the northern end
OF ST. lph street without hindrance. There,
bowey they we're met by the Superintendent
of Police. MIR. Clifford, who ordered them to
halt, but they threatened to assault him if he
iuterfered with them, aud being surrounded by
party of colored men who had followed them
from Fshtown aud Petersburg they success
fully resisted the efforts that were made there
to arrest them. and went on up the Washing
MIR. Clifford, and Captain Supple, of the gang,
took the next train for Washington, and get
ting off at the Long bridge, the two former
walked back. They met one Of the escaped
prisoners near Waterloo aud captured him
without difficulty, and coming on down the
road met the other, but though he was shot at
twice, he managed to escape by jumping fence
and hiding in corn6eld, it being dark at the
tune The resistance offered to officers who
we're attempting their capture created coDsid-
cradle excitement in the northern part of the
city, and resulted in the arrest Of about half a
dozen OF the offenders, who have since been ar
ragged aud committed to Jail to await fur
Their examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

RAILROAD RECEIPTS The following we're
the receipts by the w. & 0. R. R. last
week: Wheat 1854 bushels, corn l76l, oats
1868, rye so, meal SO, eggs % bbls and boxes,
butter 81 bbls and kegs, fowls IS csops, calves
27, sumac $50 bags rags s, hides 9 bundles,
damsons 2'boxes, peaches los, merchandise 9, ba-
con bbl, lard /, hogs Car load, wood l, bark
hav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
G. hAh WOOD
REDUCTION OF PRICESl

Having established the business in this city
for the convenience of the public, and having
met with liberal patronage, I take pleasure in
informing the citizens that from this date unit!
further notice, will sell SAW ED and SPLIT
WOOD at the following reduced rates: -.
Oak Wood per cord $6.25
Pine +" -" ............... SIS
With the reduction in price, however, shall
be comuelled to require cash on delivery
j. E. ROSE,
aug Palm Corner Fairfax and Queen SITS.
hCElVED THIS DAY-A large lot Of
IL McKeene, Van Hagen s. Co.'S. TOILET
SUAPS, which we are prepared to sell 70 the
trade at Baltimore prices
HENRY COOK s. CO.,
aug "a l07 King street.
NLD VIRGINIA EXCELSIOR B1TTERS
~ should be used in the fall OF the year as q
preventive of Chills and Fever: Prepared only
By [aug "a. j, HENRY COOK & co. ;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 / a. m.
For the Middle States, falling barometer,
winds mostly from the east to north aud 10.
creasing to fresh and brisk on the coast, and
cloudy cool weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Nv r. A. kerby.

Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer.]
GALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS
- IN ALEXANDRIA, VlRGINLA.-Will
be sold, at public auction, on SATU RDAY, the
9Th day Of September, 1874 (if not sold private
ly) st II o'clock m, in front of the Market
House, on Royal street, FOUR BUILDING
LOTS, fronting each 10 feet II inches on the
west side Of Payne street. between Prince and
Duke, and extending back 100 feet to q 10 feet
alley.
Also FIVE LOTS on Duke street. fronting
each II! feet, and extending back 100 feet to . IL
feet alley.
Prince and Duke, fronting Is feet Ii inches, and
extending back 100 feet to 10 feat alley.
Terms of Sale: ore third cash; the residue in
l. 2 and years, with interest. A plat of the
above property will be exhibited on the day OF
sale. For further particulars apply to FRAN
CTS A. KERRY, No. So King street, Alexan.
dris Virginia .- .-..
aug Is cots THOMAS w. SWAMI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
ID U [ LUIN q ) Il + NJ y V b u

The undersigned having had many, years es-
perence in the business, will undertake, TO
RAISE, LOWER or MOVE FRAME or
BRICK BUILDINGS, in the most complete
and expoditIous manner. All orders entrusted
to him are warranted to give entire satisfaction
= Z Il WILLIAM SEAYRES,
aug 19-3t." 1884 l6th'st., Washington, Dc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
The Mosby-Payme Difficulty.

WARRENToN, Aug. "a Col. John 5. Mos6y
reached here from Washington, this morning
and gave bond not to fight duel Mutual
friends are endcayoring to effect aD amlcable
settlement Of the difficulty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
KING STREET PROPERTY,

BEST LOCALITIES IN THE CITY, FOR
SALE RENT ON EASY TERMS.
STORE HOUSE NO. Is King street, running
back and opening on Mar ket alley,
latelv painted, and has new tin roof The title
is unaucstionub.e. Inquire of r. L. WOOD,
No. G2 King ST., or Messrs. GREEN j. WISE.
Land Agents. Mansion House, Alexandria, Va.
: I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
FOR sXLE OR RENT.

FOR RENT-The DWELLING HOUSE
No. Is Alfred street, south of the Erie dship
Engine House, supplied with gas, bath room,
&c Stable in the rear. Apply to
auy2l E. S. LtADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

CAMP MEETINGS. The Warrenton camp
meeting will commence on Wednesday next.
The camps at Unison and Waterford in conse-
quence of the inclement weather we're but
sparsely attended yesterday. The colored camp
meeting at Falls Church and Woodlawn we're
we'll attended, and 20 disturbances occurred at
either of them. The steamer Mary Washing
ton made trips to the last mentioned meeting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

BADLY CUT-A colored man named Willis
Washington, during disturbance that occur
red last Saturday night at a colored festival,
held 10 the house of man named Geo. Frank
lip, across the canal locks, was assaulted by a
colored man as yet unknown, though suspected
and badly cut with razor, the flesh of his
thigh being laid open down to the bone. He
bled profusely, but under the surgical treat
meut of DR.. Brown, who dressed has wound
soon after it was Inflicted, is improving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

The New ROUTE TO Mount VERNON. -The
Washington Chronicle says: The road from
the new wharf Of the steamer Mary Washing
ton to Mount Vernon, land which passes through
the lodge gates, was formally opened on Fri
day last. The road gives fine view of the
country comprising Mount Vernon, and is the
only one that passes through the porter's lodge
gate erected by Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

FOR RENT-A TWO-STORY BRICK
HH HOUSE, containing nirie rooms In addi-
tion to stable, cow house and other necessary
out buildings, it has convenient summer
kitchen. The lot attached is largo enough for a
nice garden. The property is in West End,
within one minutes walk OF the street railroad.
Auply to lily W-tf] j. h. WATKINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Yacht Race.

CHICAGO, Aug. 25.-The yacht Nettie won
the nine miIc and return race on Geneva lake,
on Saturday. Time, hours and 81 minutes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Spec;e in the BANK ofEngIaud.

LONDON, Aug. 24.-The amount Of bullion
gone into the Bank of England on balance to-
day is s5l 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Fairfax county, aug l9-w4w

IMPROVED FARM FOR SALE-By virtue
i of the decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax
county, entered up at its June term, 1873, in the
suit therein pending of Grady's administrator
against James J. Love and others, the under
signed, commissioners therein named, will on
MONDAY, the 2lst day OF September, 1874,
that being Court day, in front Of the door OF
the Court House of said county, at one o'clock
p. M, sell to the high st bidder, that TRACT
OF LAND on which Thomas Sin field resides,
containin 43O acres. This land is in good
state of cultivation; has plenty Of wood, excel
lent water and good and comfortable BULL
INGS. and lies u miles northwest of Fair iHssHa
fax Court House, on the road leading from .NssA
Germantown to Flint Hill. Persons wishing TO
buy are requested to call on Thomas Moore, at
Fairfax c. h., who will show the premises.
Terms Of Sale: SO much cash in hand as will
be required to pay the expenses Of sale and the
sum of 5000 "a, with interest thereon from the
18Th day Of December, 1871, till sale, and the
residue in two equal annual payments, with in
terest from the day of sale; the purchaser to ex-
ecute his bonds, with sufficient security, for the
deferred payments, and the title to be retained
until tie purchase money is oil paid. Sale pos
tive. ,.. MAITHE w HAkklSON,
s. THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax Co aug l9-W4W CONS. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Frost.

LEWISTON, Me-, Aug. "a. Slight frosts
were reported on low grounds 10 this vicinity
Sunday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24

WAR OF RACEs.-As two young ladies were
purchasing vegetables last Saturday evening
in market, colored woman, gaudiIy dressed,
Of bier way, and nearly knocking one Of them
down with her basket The other, we'll
made young lady from Tunnetown, where they
don't allow any such ioolishneS., grabbed their
assailant BY the shoulder and giving her a twist
sent her spinning round and round, her basket
going one way and she another, until she final
ly settled by sitting down in basket of live
chickens. The ladies quietly walked on, leay-
ing their discounted assailant to settle with
the euraged owner of the chickens, much to
the merriment of the by-stauders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-24
Fairfax county, aug l9-eots

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A HOUSE
~ AND LOT AT HERNDON-Pursuant to
the decree OF the County Court of Fairfax CO.,
rendered at May Court 1873, in the suit Of Wit
mer & Slaymaker VS.. M. Wbipple, the under
signed commissioner named in said decree
will on MONDAY, the 18th day of August.
1874, at II o clock M, in front of the door Of
Fairfax Court House, sell to the highest bidder,
at public auction, that certain HOUSE &ssssaa
and LOT situated at the village Of Hern-- EESa
don, on the Washington and Ohio Railroad,
formerly belonging to Madison Whipple and
wife. The lot contains about one acre. and is
improved by new frame dwelling
Terms of Sale: So much cash in hand as will
be necessary to pay the costs and expenses OF
sale and the costs of suit, and the residue on n
credit of one, two and three years in equal pay
m.nts, with annual interest from the day of sale,
to be secured by the notes of the purchaser, with
approved personal security, and retention OF
title to the property sold until the last payment
is made. Expense of conveyancng to be paid
by the purchaser.
THOS. MOORE, Comm'r. of Sale.
Fairfax county, jy lS-wts
@ss- The abve sale is postponed until SEP
TENDER 2lst, when the same will take place
at the same hour and place
THOMAS MOORE, Commr.
Fairfax county Aug lG-W4W