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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12
CITY COUNCIL.
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

At q regular meeting of the Board of Alder
men, held May IL, 1876, there were present:
Samuel 81. JaDney, esq, President, AND Messrs;
Moore, Lawson, johnson, French, Lyles ano
Seaton.
A resolution in regard to the removal Of the
tracks of the w. i A. K. K. from the centre OF
st. Asaph street, near King. t. the west SIDE OF
st. Asaph street, WIS received from The Common
Council and their action referring the same to
thu Committee on Streets agreed to, with an
amendmen. requiring the committee to report
to Council before taking q y action in the prem
Uses.
A resolution in regard to repairing the east
end of Market alley WAS received from the Com
mon Council and laid over.
A bill Of j. Entwis!r, jr., S45. 80. for medicines,
was ordered to be paid.
An act supplemental to an act to reduce the
police force was introduce |, read three times
and passed by the following vote: Ayes, Messrs.
Janney, Moore, Lawson, johnson, French, Ses-
ton and Lyles-7. Noes, none.
An act t. abolish he cttice Of Clerk Of the Gas
Works was referred to the Oh FL
nance.
The following preamble and resolutions were
adopted:
Where's there exists in the popular mind of
this community u feeling of great concern III
reference to the pubic debt of the city and
whereas An amicable conference with the bond
holders on tho proposition OF Il communication or
CO... promise of that debt can be but productive
of good and Il better outstanding of the true TO
lations of the debtor and creditor class OF the
people; therefore, be- it
Resolved by the City Council, That W. +.
Carne, +. L. Brockett, s. F. Gregory, Geo. =.
French, Geo. II. Robinson, lao. W. Green, W.
Ii. Lambert and Geo. w. Rock be, and the
same are hereby, appointed = committee or COM
mission to act for and in behalf of the City Coun-
Gil in IN effort to commute or compromise the
bonded debt of the city.
Resolved, ThAt said committee or a majority
o! them be and are further authorized TO sdvcr-
tise in the city papers Tor a meeting of said COM
mittee with the holders OF the bonds OF the city
on or before the 9th day of juno neat, ut such
hour and place III the city rs said committee
may Indicate; and it shall be the duty OF the
Auditor to have such advertisement printed in
circular form, and u copy thereof duly addressed
and sent by him to each bondholder within and
without tho city and said committee shall, on
or before the first day of July next, make u re
port of the result of their efforts to the City
Council.
Resolved, That the Auditor shall act rs $. Gre
tary OF the committee, and give such Informs
ton MS said committee may require OF him as
Auditor OF the city.
An act fixing the position and course Of
Washington street was received from the COM
mon Council and laid on the table.
The Board then adjourned until next Tuesday
night. Teste:
JNO. j JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

Oriental and Mechanics Lodges Of Knights
OF Pythias will meet Tomorrow night to make
arrangements for attending the Supreme Lodge
of that order which will meet 10 Washington
next week. There are about one hundred and
fifty members of the order 10 this city.
Among the arrivals atthis port to-day was a
vessel with a small cargo of Taugier oysters,
which we're selling at fly cents a bnshel, and
which we're as good as those brought here in
the depth Of winter.
The key of lager beer sent to this office yes
terday from Purtuer brewery was drunk by
many aud relisbed by all MIR. Portuer is doing
an extensive business now, his beer being much
sought after by those fond of that beverage.
An extensive fire was raging 10 the woods be-
tween Hunter and Thornton'S on the w. y
y Il L. as the train from Round Hill passed
there this afternoon.
The personal property Of the late Willis
II 'nderson will be sold by auction at Hybla
'eliey, below this city, at ten O'Clock to-mor.
TOW morning.
1t is reported that operations at the Mount
Vernon Cotton Factory will be resumed during
Tue uext two weeks.
Many persons left here to-day, to attend the
races 10 Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12
InYCStigntiOn.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May II. The Legis,
lative committee to investigate the means
whereby Spencer secured his election to the
Senate took a recess TO day. Over three hun
dred pages 10 manuscript of testimony by he
publican witnesses we're taken, and prove that
before the election Spencer went to Louisville
to see Gen. larry and urged him to seud troops
to Alabau., the purpose being to use the troops
as political machines to intimidate Democratic
voters: aud further showed the means resorted
TO by Spencer aud his party to secure hls cleo
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

LEAvENwoRTH, Ks, May y Col. d. *.
Anthony, continues in a critical condition. lie
was removed from the Opera House at about
half past 4 o'clock, this morning to his resi-
dence. He has been conscious all day and con-
vcrsed freely with friends. Embry who shot
him is now 10 Jail awaiting the result Of Col.
Anthony Wounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

BALTIMORE, May l2--rhe convention as
sembled promptly at $3.50 a. u. The order of
this moraiug being the discussion Of the theme
"how to secure pupils from the unevanglIlzed
mass"s," the discussion was opened by Rev. W.
j. Wylie, presbyterian of Pennsylvania.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

CoLoRED SCHOOL HoUsEs.--The colored
trustees Of the coIored school houses 10 the
city, met on Monday oight aud resolved to de-
clue the offer of the City School Board, to as
sume all debts 90 the school houses and keep
them 10 repair, if the trustees would charge the
Board no rent for the buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

IMPORTED ONLY BY THE
GUANAHAN| GUAN0 COMPANY,
PETERSBURG, VA.

.usu;noth his FERTILIZER to the AGRICULTURAL Com nuahya SacoaiS SEASON. We d 50 with
h utmost conidenca feeling satisfied thatLh hgho opinion We formed ana eSprGseo hf season,
hSal On it's Chemical Constituents has been most satisfactorily bNn' gu. by eet by when
iii FntMzar mutb be dgd-tht othe tLAhMn -- -. .,.- -.
Last season. wing to teh tenesa whcn we chnneru n mnsao 49, ~ pt
.mTr Gnano on the mNket at once but now having continues IMPORT 1nsd Hquwn the sumner
Wl eli nd wing sge and we'll ventilated Warehouses in Petersburg and City Point we are
msd to- mo our Guano on the market in q condition. as 10 rynes ana freedom IRON jumps
esJ o any manufactured Fertilizer -. -.- -, :, -
eHS o d aaGIm rug.l uforC Circular containing tho certificates sentu and which can
10 y "a an annicajons this OFFICE, or from any OF our GENlo haVngnohng TO conceal
eWW oTn n On established usage by publishing te letters received nfavOabs to
our Tusno:t but careful inquiry in many case; prove" that The GsIeo mt failure was lot OWING"
Jul sG ts Gnnnob tt Those far heyond our control We have rIentyh eari the m
Msy,n Nunt FITS indrad Feruizcr,P ruvanG uan1b bit hec oncurentt aimon of vel known
md antey from Maryland the extreme Weternc odnuesM NoEhC arolnaJ Justify
ne in kimings ucef fol our Fen. yer Superior to many ana S"cm1oN None.
" w W. nmmmHhssTv expect the continued psurmmgeo of the Agricultural Community, and no ezG-
lions hall spared on our Atto make
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

ARREST OF r. d. RUFFlN Mayor kenper
received telegram from the Chief OF Police,
of Petersburg, this afternoon, stating that he
had arrested R D. Rutin, the colnred lawyer,
late of this city, % the charge of seduction,
brought against bim by a coIored womau name
Annie Jackson, of Prince William county, and
asking what disposition should be made OF him.
The Mayor answered that he would start an Of
fcer for him to night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12
CaDfured.

PHILADELPHIA, May II. james Doggett,
who murdered Ferdinand Rome|man, in this
city, on Saturday night last. was captured last
night pear VioeIaud, N. j., and brought to
this city this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

Observation-Disclosures will be the last
day of registration, and, it is again urged upon
every Conservative who has come Of age or
changed his residence since the last election,
that he take the little trouble necessary to en-
able him to vote 90 the 9th lust, and to see
that his neighbor does the same. But few
names have as yet beeo added to the books.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12
The FISHERY. The receipts of fresh fish at

THE FISHERY. The receipts of fresh fish at
Fishtowu, this morniug, were greater than Tor
soue time past, and as stated yesterday, the
hupes OF some of the fishermen are revlvlug.
One load from Chapmau's contained 800 sbad
aud IS. 900 hcrriugs, and the number caught
there was increasing So rapidly that another
vessel was sent for to bring them to market.
The Port Tobacco riles says: Thus far the
fishing season 10 this county has been one Of
aImos, unparalleled failure. None OF the shores
are making anything like current expenses.
They have only succeeded thus far iu making
wafer hauIs.' But as the dogwood trees have
not blossomsd yet we live in hopes Of a better
time coming"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

THE FESTIVAL, for the benefit Of St. PauFs
Church, begins tonight at Sarepta Hall, aud
from the preparations that have been made,
those who attend will have a delightful time.
The best of edibles, prepared in the most ap,
proved style, will be 10 profusiou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12
XpIlAW Fever.

New YORK, May 1.-THE Mayor and
health officer of Key West, Fla, telegraph to
the Associated Press, denying the recently
renewed reports ofyellow fever at that place,
ard say there is no Sickness of auy kind preva-
lent there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

NOT CANDIDATE. -Ex- Mayor Hugh Lath,
am, whose came has been spoken OF 10 various
quarters 10 connection with the Conservative
candidacy for the office of City Sergeant, will
NOT be q candidate for that Office,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, May II, IL a. NJ.
For the Middle States, falling, followed by
rising barometer southerly winds; Veer'ng to
cooler, brisk northwest aud cloudy, followed by
clearing weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

Quick Work. One gang of laborers, with
two derricks, unloaded six boats at the wharVes
Of the Hampshire < Baltimore Coal Company
in ten hours aud twenty minutes as short a
time as was ever made ut those wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon
Conway Gray and George Gray, for assault
ing and beating AIick Howard, all coiored boys,
we're fined ADD discharged.
Thomas Williams and James Smith, suSpi-
cious characters, who had stolen a passage here
last hight on the Richmond train from Wash
ingtou, and were attempting to do the same
thing on the train that lett here at midnight
for Lynchburg, were allowed thirty minutes
during which to leave the city, and were beyond
the corporate limits at the expiration OF that
tlme.
Lewis Madclla, colorcd, for creating a dis
turbauce in the market square, was locked up
in the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

Cough, Hoarscness, Asthma, or any lrrlta
ton OF the Throat OF Bronchial Tubes, will be
relieved BY taking DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. 1t
has cured thousands. Recommend it to your
friend and ueighbor. Your druggist keeps it.
Price, 25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

TEA meeting of the Concordia Club will be
held ut Portncr's Garden tomorrow Thurs
dsy] night, ut 8 o'clock. By order:
nv l2-2t OrTo PoRTNER, Secretary.
ns~ NoT1cE "A regular meeting of the Co.
lumbis Steam Fire Engine Co. will be- held at
s o'clock this evening.
my l2-lt 4. w. WHEAT, oecIy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

II your tongue is coated or if you have a bad
breath; take u dose of DR.. Bulls Pills. Prce
25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

EOR choice brands Of Extra and Family
Z FLOUR at low figures go to
GEO. McBUKNEY s. SONS, |
apt 1866 and ITO King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

BUILDERS lard WARE, of every quail
ID ity and description. A large stock on
hand 1T low prices.
an 30 IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

The PIONEER MILLS. As will be seen by
an advertisement elsewhere 10 to-day Gazette,
these valuable mills are soon to be sold at pub
lie auction under a decree of the Corporation
Court Of this city. They possess all the taclIl'
ties necessary for milling purposes Oh a large
scale. being furnished with elevators, by means
Of Which grain eau be taken directly from yes
sells aud transposel to the hoppers, thus saving
the expense attending the usual mode of hand
ling; and being supplied with The latest and
most improved machinery, in the purchase OF
Which no cost was spared, aud which is capable
of turning out six hundred barrels Of four per
day. At small expenditure this could be put
in good working order, and there is no reason
why under the management OF business men OF
capital the mills would not yield a handsome
annual revenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

The most stylish collar you can wear is the
warwick. Ask for it at the geuts' furnishing
stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

TINE THIRD LOT OF CELERY SALT
i received this day an excellent article for
the table; for sale cheap At lat King st.
sng WIN. +. BROOkES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

DRITlSH EGG and BUTTER POWDER.
ID No family should fail to try it. For sale
at l47 King street.
up WIN. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

DUCKWHEAT FLOUR-Another lot OF
ID %Buckwhest Flour just. received by
NH IL j. G. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

zoo BBLS CONFLUENCE LIME, .
COO very superior article, for sale by
NH WASHINGTON Il BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

CHOICE GLADES BUTTER and FACTO:
~ RY CHEESE received by
an % j. &. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

DOTATOES-200 bushels PEACH BLOW
L POTATOES in store and for sale by
W.. A. JOHNSON,
ap 10 No. IA cor. Pitt and Queen sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

A CONSIGNMENT OF MAPLE SHADE
TREES, received to-day, and for sale by
an j. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

DLANkETS-Bed Blankets and Colored do.
VIM. N. BERKLEY s. SON,
ap "a hlng street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12
LOCAL NEWS.

CORPORATION CoURT-JudQe E H. Lone
,,.cx:Auo-To.DAY's PRocEEDlNGs.-McVeigh
IS Williamson ct al; decree.
Smoot & Uhler VS.. Hill ct al; decree.
Wilmer vs.. Johnson; decree.
Licenses to keep ordinarles were granted to
N Nornile, Sefer Blouse, and Martin Law
Licenses to retail liquors to be drunk where
,,u we're granted to hos. DJwuey and john
Irrton.
George A. Mushbach qualified as commits
.;oDar iu chauc " by taking The oaths required
ty 'aw. :,
BIZ order of the plaintiff.
Walker and wife VS.. Watkins ct ais; eXcep-
tiors TO report argued and submitted.
Court adjourned ill ii a. IL. Tomorrow.
MEETING OF THE FIRE WARDENs. AT
the regular monthly meeting OF the Fire War.
d.us, held las. night, a communication from
the Hydraulion Fire Company, calling attention
70 the defective condition OF one of the hose
carriages OF that company, Was referred to a
committee consisting of MessrS. Green and
Culeman, who we're authorized to have the reel
repalred, If necessary repairs to the bell
,,wer of the truck house of the Relief Hook
and Ladder Company were ordered to be made,
and six ~IautrruS ordered to be purchased for
tbe use of that company, aud al order passed
direc Ing the alarm bell, at the truck house OF
fine Relief Hook and Ladder Company, aud at
the engine houses to be struck before the ap-
nsratus starts for fires, aud making the execu
ton of this order obligatory upon the engineers
of the eogines and the foreman OF the Hook
and Ladder Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

HARDWARE for the country merchsnt
IL trade for sale 81 wholesale at 3 small ad-
vance on factory prices. Some job lots a. less
THAI usual prices. At IS King ST., cor. Royal.
ap 20 J.. T. CREIGHTON ~ SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

MUSHROOM and WALNUT CATSUP in
W. store and for sale at l47 King street.
NH 26 VIM. F. BROOKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

PINEAPPLE, EDAM and SAPSAGO
i CHEESE for sale by
GEO. McBURNEY &SON,
an 13 l66 and no King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

NOR DYSPEPSIA-Try Hilrs Breakfast
T. Wheat ard Graham Flour, or Canada and
Scotch Dat Meal. This is the most speedy cure.
For sale by GEO. McBURNE4 SUN,
ans 1GG and l7U King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

TXTRA REFINED LEAF LARD, in
u tierces and E and ~ ID kettles, Just RECEIVED
hv fan 81 j. G.. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

A bill of JAS Entwisle, jr., amounting to
S45. 60. for N dlcines tor the poor, was referred
to the Finance Committee.
adjourned until the evening of Tuesday, the 18th
instant.
Teste: HAROLD oNO NDEN' VI h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

Examine the Analyses md Letters Prof B. WILSON BshMmGsi Prof Il G WHITE;
Professor chemistry, University IT doTHa; r"L r. "A" "HF1h lNn'a'l""' i"""of"
Applied Chemistry, UniyorNtyo PennVVanh"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

DANTAN HAIR DRESSlNG-A certain
ID cure for dandruf-for sale BY
ap II w,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

A MOTHER LOT OF SMALL HAMS just
n received by
ap D.. =. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

TRIED SWEET CORN in store and tor
~ sale at LAT King street
NH u VIM. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

UHOICE CANNED PEACHES for sale by
6. WIN. RAMSAY,
an 81 Corner King and st. Asaph SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

THOW CHOW and MINED PICKLES, by
" the quart aud gallon, in store and for sale
nv WIN. +. BROOkES,
ape 147 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-05-12

CMALL HAMS-Another supply of small
- Hams, of the best quality just TT Tee9lysS by
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
The Markets Elsewhere,
Tie COURTS.
Special Term-Judge WYlie.

Special Term-Judge Wyie.
This court was engaged as follows on Saturday:
Bell vs.. Bell. Order to issue rule to show
cause.
District of Columbia vs.. Alexandria and Wash
ingtou Railroad Company. Order dismissing bill
seeking to enforce payment Of money loaned by
the late corporation OF w ashingtOn.
Guvernstor vs.. Tingle. Order compromising
trustees sale.
NOrneet VS.. Calthcart ct al. Order extending
time for taking testimony and reVokfng certain
orders.
Williams vs.. wishart. Order appointing COM
missioners to complete sale.
OerLley VS.. Eaton. Order Diminishing bill.
Miller vs.. briggs. Order for the issue Of an In
junction
A number eff routine orders were also made.
Probate Court-Judge DIN.
In this court On Saturday the following bust
ness was transacted besides the usual routine
appointments, passing accounts, sc.
The viii Of Mary w. Jameson, deTtsing her
estate to her aunt and daughters and appointing
T. Mohun, executor, was admitted to probate.
The will Of Nicholas Shaw was filed for pro-
bate. The testator bequeaths his estate to his
Z L. Schmidt, qualified as executor Of Eliza
beth Zimmerman, and Nathaniel Wilson IS sd-
niRistrator, with the will annexed, OF Oak Ames.
Mr.. W. gave bond in $50, OOO the estate Of Mr..
Ames in this District being estimated at $4,000.
General Term-Supreme Court.
All the justices sat in bGHe on Saturday and
heard the conclusion Of the argument In will case
Of hilton vs.. Hilton, the points In which were TO
ported on Friday.
Circuit Court-Chief Justice Cartier.
This court begins its business term with jury
to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
U. S. Bonds ' D'O' NA'A''
Feb. s. Feb. 5. Feb. 8. Feb. 8.

The bids for bank stocks show that they are
held in high favor here, the National Bank Of the
Republic reaching the highest figures to-day.
Most Of our banks have recently declared dITf-
bends Of IRON 10 II per cent.
In District securities the bids for green SIS were
Z614c. higher to-day.
Transaetiongn S65's were not as large as usual
sa Saturdays, bat they closed very strong at ssJ<
being 10. higher than the ratesthst ruled in the
Stock Exchange earlier In the day, while some
holders son the street" were asking Co.
The following ere the Stock Exchange ratsE
for District and othsr stocks reported TO u at
p. N. by Messrs. Dickson & Patterson, COS FlE-
tenth street:
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-08
.Y YOUNGS MIDDLETON.

Rooms.J
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IN
GIANTS Row, IN THE CRY OF WASH
f By virtue Of a decree passed in the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia on the 6th day
OF Jrn9sT a W. Garter e. a. are
sig G viii on TaUkspSY, the 18th day OF Feb
ises sell at public auction TO the highest bidder
all those lots Of ground, with Improvements. situ
biS, and known on the ground plan thereof as ali
of lois numbered one, q, three four, a. i've,
;L g. sg5ts g. nine 81 az, Ssn o. sey zen
according to A. Grants recorded subdivision Of
square numbered seven hundred and sixty, Co., in
All Of the above lots, exceptIot No. ls are stu
ated on East Capitol street, between Second and
fcent houses known as ''Grant's Row." These
houses % feet 6S inches front, and the lots run
Stables sc on the rear Of each lot The houses are
furnished with all the modern improvements, and
decidedly the handsomest buildings In the city
story brick residences feet inches front, and lot
running back Ito feet.
members Of Congress to provide themselves
with elegant residences near the Capitol on easy
The terms of the sale are: One fourth of the
purchase monev in cash, and the balance in three
equal payments at six, twelve and eighteen
at The rate Of per cent. per annum, and to be
cured to the satisfaction OF the trustees.
continue from day to day, at tie "a ne hour each
day, until all OF said lots shall have been disposed
deposit Of 900 T Il, be Fs3gTsed on easa ISs
complied with within ten days OF sale, the trustees
will resell at risk and cost Of defiultng purchaser.
LEWIS 3; PEE PpJPsRRoE, Trustees.
H. Y E0Sf MIDDLEToN,
iaaQ-FAWkds Auctioneers.