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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15
Washington News.

10 the House Of Representatives. yesterday,
Mr.. Kelley. oil PENNSYLVANIA, presented resc'
luton proposlDg u 81 eca session tor nt xt sat
urday for the reception Of petitions 10 favor OF
the isuate sulfrage am q lment to the Coustl
tlton, aud ~ hear representative women 10
behalf of the same at the bar IT the House.
The resolu op was defeated-ayes lO7. nays
IA All the Virginia delegation voted 10 the
negative except Mr.. Jorgeus %, who did not
vote.
The democratic members of the House OF
Representatives held caucus yesterday. "A
committee was appointed to provide pairs Ior
members intending TO absent themselves. IL
was urged that the democratic NIL ;rlty b,lng
small there was great need OF care and watch
tulness.
The House Committee on Coinage, Weights
and Measures yesterday referred the bill To-
trodueed last week by Mr.. Cox, OF New orE
providing for the coinage of tive cent piece OF
standard silver, and the nickel copper piece to
a sub committee consisting of Messrs. Malsh'
Clarke, of Keatucky, and Ryan.
Speaker Randall yesterday appointed the
following members oil the Hous, as Regents OF
the Smithsonian loslitu:e :-Messrs. Clymer,
of PENNSYLVANIA, Stephens of Georgia, and
Garfield of Obio.
The President yesterday nominated Archibald
Stirling, jr.. for u. S. Attorney tor the district
Of Maryland, and Mr.. Northrop for U. >. AT
torney for South Carolina
A p,nny Iunoh hou,s wi be opentd MS
week. A five cen: lu,ch house has been 10
successful operation for the past week.
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TOllnfcrfeiters.

A special from Wikesbarre, Pa, says
The two man Walcott and Irwin arrested 10
this vicinity Sunday for passing five dollar coun.
telfeit notes on The National Bank of Hanover,
Pa, are old residents aud have hitherto been
considered respectable. 1t has been discovered
that the business Of selling counterfeit money
has been carried on quite extensively 10 this
county Of late. Irwin oonlesscs that he psid $25
for hundred dollars of the stuff he bought
of a man travelling through the county. The
spurious money fired 10 this scc'op is mostly
6V1s on the Hanov aud Tamsqua Backs, oil.
though there have been twepties ADD ffies on
the Third Natiooal BaLk Of Boff 10 put cut.
U. s. detectives are here working 10 CONJUNCTION
with the local officers 1t is announced that a
cave located 10 the side OF hiph mouutaio just
above Pittsou is Inhabited by gang whose
movements are quite mysterious. Tho Iccllity
is an exceedingly lonely and deso!ae one but
easy Ct approach by the l.ehgh Valley Rail.
road, whose track runs a,ug the base Of the
mountain. Local detectives are organized for
descent on the cuve and tho capture of its
inmates ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15
By Green g Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.1
R4 VlRTUE'of q decree of the Circuit Oourt
- Of the city Of Alexsndris. Virginia, rem
dered at the Septembe: term, 1877, in the suit
of IT, G. Ring against The Alexandria and
Fredericksburg Railway Company and others,
the undersigned, commissioners therein named
will proceed on SATURDAY, the sixteenth
day Of February, 1873 OF twelve o'clock NJ, to
sell by public auction, in frcnt of the Market
Building, on Royal street. in thu said city Of
Alexandria. Va. tho Who'll, Of TIL E ALEXAN-
DRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RAIL.
WAY, extending from The southern end of the
Long Bridge, in Alexandria county Virginia.
to Quantico in Stafford county, in said State,
together with oil and singular its franchises.
rights, interests, privileges, property and estate,
real, personal and mixed, whars,oever situate
and by whomsoever held. The rolling stock OF
said railway consists of
Four (4) Locomotive Engines
Five (5) Passenger Cars.
Two (2) Combined Passenger and Baggage
Cars.
Two C) Baggage Cars.
Twenty.one ely Gondo!a Casa [frcisht.l
Terms Of Sale: Ten per contain of tho pur-
chase money to bo paid in cash. AMI the residue
in three equal ANIMAL payments from thu dEy Of
sale; the deferred payments to DO evidenced by
the bonds Of the purchaser, barring interest,",
with security satisfactory to sad commissioners
of ssle the title to said property 10 b. retained
until the purchase money is fully psid the pur-
chaser not to be let into possession until the sale
shall have boon CONFIRMED by said court.
M. II WELLS,
FRANCIS L. SMITH, Jr..
dec 1t-2awss Commissioners of Sale.
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dec 2l.W1W

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA.
" BILE VILLAGE PROPERTY AND
OTHER REAL ESTATE-Pursusnt to tho
decree Of the Circuit Court Cf Fairfax county,
rendered at June ts7n, 1876, in the suit OF Steph-
enson vs.. Stephenson, the Undersigned as spe.
cial ccmmissioEo: named in said decree, will,
on MONDAY, ihs 2lst day of January. 1878.
Court day, at O. clock p. M in front Of the
Court House door Of said county, sell to the
highest bidder the roal estate Of which tina late
Abner Stephenson died seized, lying and being
in said county. This property embraces thst
VALUABLE FARM whereon Mrs. Stephen
son at present resides, situated on thu county
road lesding 10 the Little Falls bridge, and
about half q mile west of the village of Langley,
and contains G3 acres and 10 poles. This prop.
erty is improved by comfortable FRAME
DWELLING, with the usu i out.buildings,
its sizs and proximity 10 market rendering it
very desirable.
Also that we'll known property, situated in
the town of Providence, (Court House, on the
southeast corcer of Main and Paine streets, con-
sisting Of tho DWELLING lately occupied by
by JOB Hawshurst, bar room By Dallas Powell.
AID The several ROOMS over tho store named, oc-
cuped by Mssons' Lodge. As business
stand this is regarded as the best in the village.
Terms CT Ssle-One tenth Of the purchase
money will be required in hand as deposit,
liable to be forfeited should the purchaser fail
to comply with the terms Of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal annual payments, to bear in
terest from the day Of sale, and to be- secured by
the notes Of tho purchaser, with good personal
security and retention of title until the last pay
ment is made. IHOM AS MOORE.
dec 20-w4H Commissioner Of Sale.
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AUCTION SALES.

pY VIRTUE OF DECREE OF THE CIR
- CUT Court of Prince William county.
entered on the 18th day of May 1875. In Harper
vs. Russ ell, asuit IN equity therein pending the
undersigned commissioners. will, on MONDAY,
court day, proceed to sell by public auction to
the highest b Ter. before the front door of the
Court House. Of Prince William county.
the two following PIECES OR PARCELS OF
LAND. being part of the estate CT the late
jeremiah Dowell, viz: One tract containing
2l2 acres and Is poles. and the other containing
los acres, 2 rods and 70 poles
Terms of Sale:-For cash sufficient 10 pay
costs of suit and expenses of SALE and the residue
on credit Of one. two AID three year, with in
terest from day of sale, to be secured by bonds
with good personal security and the retention Of
the title until the payment Of the same.
J. j. DAVIES,
a. NICOL.
IN 12-ts Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15
By Green 4 Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
TNKUSTEE'S SALE-Under authority of
Il deed of trust from Job Corson dated Aug
ust 9Th, 1872 to secure the psym ant of $50 and
No. ss the Cesh e oce Of the S Gor
poration Court, the subscriber, AS trustee, will
sell for cash, to the highest bidder, on WE'D
NESDAY, the 9Th day of February, 1878. st IL
o'clock ~, in front OF the Mayors Off on
Fsrf.x street, Alexandria, Va. LOT of
GROUND, with FRAME DWELLING
thereon, situated on the north side of Queen ST.,
between Pitt and Royal streets, 70 feet front by
81 feet deep.
ian Ats JNO. s. CHAPMAN, Trustee.
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HcWa VI the Day.

Assemblymau James J. Taylor, of New York,
for Yeas mcmbar of the firm Of lay Tor d
Sons, brewers OF Albany and that city, has been
taken TO BiuomiDgdaIc Asylum for the Insane.
Ills election to the legislature is supposed to
have affected his mind. lis announced OF late
that he was concerned with great affairs OF
State; that he was statesman. and should
shape his course 10 the legislature 90 bust ness
principles, and on Sunday moroing proclaimed
himself King of the Universe"
The fire in the burning mine at Pttston has
been brought under control. and. though tho
damage is very great, repairs will be made at
ouce. and mining work will. no doubt, be re-
sumed this week.
\ special dispatch from Augusta, Me-. says
10 the Maine Senate, to day, resolution de-
olaring 10 favor of hard and houes' amoncy,
passed with ono dissenting vote.
John Appel & Co.. pork packers, and James
H. Snodsrass l. Co., wholesale groeers OF Gin
cinuali, made assignments yesterday.
Davis Brothers & Co.,. and W. {. Child
leather dealers, aud Richardson l. Co.. paln
ard ill dealers, of Boston, have tailed.
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Local EirpIjs1GS.

hsrrisgn licenses h SO been istu d in Wash.
ioQto.i. to .nies T. Tslho: and Margaret Dor-,
o h of Fsirf-x countv Va md Jno. w Rutt h
i son and w lie \, NJ .';Lox # P'irce Will m
Il ", Vlrgi,. Il.
Vim. W !sh, onn .! Lh" Cd .EL res dents f
Fai.f,x county, die 1T his e5idence. on the
Telegraph road, near this city last night, ct the
advanced age OF eighty .6se yeas.
III, ice in The Poto lac above the Cham bid, Q
broke yesterday. and large Quantity Ct tim Der.
supposed to be from dam No 1 fl .aled down 10
GEORGETOWN.
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TheCriSDinS,

BosroN, Jan. l5.-Crispin troubles lave
broken out in Marlboro, Mass, where strikes
occurred yesterday in the large shops Of S. Boyd
and Carey. 8. Herbert, Howe, J. Boyd & Co..
Chase, hlerrett & Blanchard and Clapp and
Billings. The Crispio Board of Arbitration sig
Difed lis intooton to stand firm. The bruut
OF tho strife is borno by Chase, Merrctt and
BIaochard who procued lasters from New Ham.
shire, course very obnoxious to the Ohrispins.
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POLICE ITEMS The oby case at be Mayo 8
cffice. this morning. was oEe o! seral coltred
people Of both sex"s, w'o had family row 90
Washington street. last night. The Mayor ioed
all hands ana ST nt them 90 their way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15

Ask your druggist for L'del.'s Headache
SpeciGo. 1t cures headache in 5 to ~ minutes.
Costs but 5Ot Sold by every druggist 10 Alex
apdris. Durangs Rheumatic Remedy cures
Rheumatism without fail. dec 6-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15

ana prices are Eoih'aA' Sou"1'J PAouUH' ou-
| changed.
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET, Jsn'y. H.
! Beef Catt]o-Prices to-day ranged as follow. :
Best Beeves. .......5 w y w
| Generally rated first quality. 25 5 60
Medium or good fair quality ....""..3 % 3
Ordinary thin Steers, Oxen and Cows 90 %
| Most of the sales were from ......:.:4 w . W
| Total receipts for the week 1890 hoad. Total
sales for the week 1868 head.
| The market has been very heavy this week,
sale, being recorded v1ry slowly, with prices
favoring buyers fully l.. In some cases sl3o
| lower figures we're submitted to before the close
| by some dealers. who wore unwilling to ho;d
over. The quality averaged about as last week,
| for though there were some better tops, bat TO "
of which sold at tho highest figures, there was a
| largo number of common Cattle among the Ct
ferings. We quote at 8 to SIS per 100 lbs
Mich Cows-Trade has not been active. Sales
at 3CaSS0 per head at retail
Sheep-The trade in Sheep has been rather
slow Tho quality was scarcely as good an av-
| erage as Last week, though there were some bat
ter Sheep here this week. We quote at 4a532, q
| few choice selling at &c Fer ID gross
| Hogs-There was an over.supply on the mar
ket this week. with lower prices, as anticipated
towards the latter part of last week. The quail,
| ity WAS something better than last week, and
prices are ss1c lower. There was large num-
Der left over in the pens at the close this even
| ing and the prospects would. seem to look to
lower figures before higher ones are reached.
We quote at 5s54e per ID net with few choice
shade higher. Receipts this week 10 9l0 head.
BALTIMORE. Jan. 15-Va. Go, deferred q; do.
consolidated, 534. Cotton quiet and firm; mid.
ding liz. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat
Southern quiet and easier Western moder-
ately active and lower; Southern red l3OAl40 !;
Penns red 13Ssl4O No. Western winter red
and Jan 1876; Feb l37. Corn-Southern steady;
Western active and easier; Southern white 50s
55 do yellow 524a55; Western mixed spot and
Jan Esq Feb SET; Mar 81 bid Western steamer
5ls Oats hrmer and quiet; Southern SSa3S
Western white 50 do, mixed 36s37; Penna S6s
81. Rye quiet and steady at CLASS. Hay dull
and unchanged. Coffee dull ard unchanged:
SUGAR steady and firm at 9s 49, Whiakey dull
al 81 OF.
New York, Jan. l5.-Stocks opened firm
but afterwards declined. Money Cal. Gold
1Ol5alOl. Flour dull and declining. Wheat Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15

Suffering will exhibit ia pleseoos by the ctles
Of the baby, and Should b. removed by the
prompt u-e Of hat highly recommended reno
dy. d.. Bulls Baby Syrup. 1t IS free from
OpuuI. PIi,e IS OTIS
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COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, January l5.-The
market TO. day was shade frmer Flour is
quiet and easy. Whoa. sold at 13Gal40, as to
quality, with no strictly choice eff=rng. Corn
brough! GG, 81 and IS. which is So advance Of 1c
since yesterday. No Eye or Oats are coming in,
and prices arc nominal. Country produces I'M.
changed.
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TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
EaIREAY PRQpERTY-Ru uirtua ON

4
l. FAIRFAX PROPERTY-By virtue Ola
deed of trust, dated November 20. 1876 and duly
recorded in the land records of Fairf4x county,
Virgins and at the roques. Of Jon .than Nc.
Clarity. the party secured thsssby, I shall offer
by public auction. in front Of Farfix Court
House. at one O'Clock p. m, on MONDAY.
Court day. January 81. 1873 tha. VALUABLE
FARM on which j. ID. Croc&er aow lives con-
tanning one hundred and thirty oue and 8l:l0J
acres ofland. improved by g nosrly now VEL
LING, several out-bulldings, and orchards
SO. This land is Immediately upon tho public
road to Georgetown, and about half way between
Townsville and Langley, adjoining tho farms OF
Peacock. Smoot and Others and it is one Of tho
most desirable sections Of Fairfax county, and
but seven miles from Georgetown. 80,
Terms: caah as to this trust (S4U) together
with interest and cost Of sale; the residue upon
one two and three yo,rs; tho purc haior to exc
cute bonds, with satisfactory security, and tile
| to be with h,ld until hlal payment is made
| All conveyancng at cost of purch 1897:
The above property will b, sold suhj oct - one
prior deed of trust of about $3.50. nod by AL
| bert Pescock and onn Of about $500 held BY
| Nichols Ackcrs heir, Of Washington. D. O.
| .. E. HlNE. Trustee.
| Fairfax county, dec 2l-ts 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15
BY Green s. Wise,
[Raal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.D
DUBLIC SALE
OF TIL E.
GINIA IEf.ElIRa HI LIN Y


VIRGINIA TELEGRAPH LINE
BY authority of deed Of trust made to mo by
the Virginia telegraph Company, be lring date
the let of July, 1871, to secure tae payment 81
the first mortgage coupon bonds oC said com.
psny; a!eo 3 decd Of trust barring d-to lst &C
January, 1873 TO secure tho payment OF tao soc.
ond mortgage coupon bonds OF said conf
pany, both deeds having been duly recorded in
all the counties through which the telegraph
lines run, will a. trustee named in said deeds
offer for sale by pu bile auction, in thu city OF
Alexandria, Va in front of the city Court
House, on TUESDAY, the 29lh OF January,
1878, at IL O'Clock M, the ENTIRE PROPER.
TY OF THE SAID VIRGINIA TELE-
GRAPH COMPANY, to wit: The limo OF telo-
graph extending along the Washington City,
Virginia Midland and Great Southern Rsilrosd
from Alexandra to tho town OF Stanton, in
Augusts county; AID from Alexandria, along
the Washington and Ohio Railroad, to the towns
of Leesburg Hamilton and Clarke's Gap, in
Loudoun county-ia sll about 200 miles Of wire
together with their rights, franchises, iastru
ments, poles. wire, insulstors and brackets b.
giDg and sppe-Laining to the said telegraph
line.
Terms of Sale: One third cash on day OF sale
the residue in two equal instalmonts payable III
three and six months from dIy Of sale. Tho
boLd, of the purchaser, with good personal So
curly, will be required for the deferred psy.
ments. TIE title to b, retained until All tho
purchase money be paid. The property to ba
resold at the expense of the purchaser upon fail
ure to comply with terms Of sale.
dec 3l-ts CHAS. Z. HOOFF. Trustee.
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MEETING 10 NIGHT A meeting will an
held at tho chamber of the Common Council
10 night at u o'clock to consider the currency
question and the silver bill DOW before Congress-
1t Is Understood that Lewis Mckenzie, esq +,
and others will address the meeting.
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Ladies' Union Relief.

The l,dies of tho Union Relief earnestly re-
quest that contributions for the poor be sent IN
promptly. Scores of women and children arc
| in need of food, clothing and fusl Will not The
| friends who have heretofore responded SO nobly
to overy appeal we havo mad in behalf of these
sufferers send IL, tho means 10 relieve them
The fIct thai Wa have forborno any special call
upon our citizens until now, and that We arc try
ing to combine aoork with the holp Wa extend
th ESQ poor women, ought TO DO sufficient a'sur-
ance that We desire to economic our resources,
and av;id all unnecessary tax upon the goner-
osity of our patrons Bat i. is impossible TO tLr'
nish work enough 10 supply the wants CT one
tenth orthose who apply for IL, and who are
suffering for the barest necessaries CT life we
must extend gratuitous help to the aged and IN
firm and 10 women with children dependent
upon them; and We look to the kind hearts and
generous hands that have hitherto furnished the
means for this work, TO eEsble US to take 1t up IN
earnest and to purpose. Now that the cry OF
hunger and cold comes TO us on overy side 'rs
believe ,pc shall rot look IN uain. We !ake this
opportunity Of acknowledging several donations
in moroy; box Of wouen's and children's
shoes from Mr.. Psl, snd box of poultry. Con-
tribu.ions may bo sent to tho Orphan Asyl
on Wed nesdays, or through any OF the officers
or n.embers at their homes. Half worn clothing
can b. sent to tho ylu.n ard will b. judicious-
" Iisrosed Of. By order OF the l.. U. +.
ss- a GENTLE HINT.-In our style Of eli.
mate, with its sudden changes of temperature
rain. wind and sunshine often interminglod in
single dsy-it is no wonder :hst our Children,
friends and relatives are so frequently taken
from US ty nsgl acted colds, h,|f thu dehhs re-,
sultirg directly from this cause A bottle OF
Boschee's German Syrup kept about your homo
for Immediate use will prevent serious sickness
largo octor's bill, and perhaps death, by the
use Of three or four doses For curing Con-
sumption, Hemorrhsges. Pnuemonia., severe
Coughs, Group or any disease of the Throat or
Lungs, it's success is simply wonderful as your
sold in every town and village on this continent.
Sample bottles for trial 10c; regular sizs 1872.
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REvlvAL-Rev. w. r. Graham will colo
ucrco a series of revival services 10 the Meth
odist Protestant Church to morrow night. The
services will be held oaly twice a week, on
Wednesday and Sunday nights, and are expect
cd to be very interesting.
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CHARIOT LINE-The Washington c,rres
poudent Of The Baltimore Sun says that it IS
understood that the Chariot Company are
negotiating for the purchase Of ten additional
chariols Of lighter build than those now 10 use,
and especially fitted to run on smooth pave.
ments. Wheo those cbariots arrive it is thought
that portion of the present line will be used
to connect with Washington street, Alexandria.
via the Alexandra ferry steamers.
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GAME Protective ASSOCIATION The Al
audria Game Protective Association he'll y
meeting last pight. Numerous matters of rru
toe business, of minor importance We're dis
posed of without debate. Much amusement
WIS created by the appearance, OF one OF the
members 10 full uniform. bcaIiog an ancient
muskct. with which he asserted another mem
Der had won the priz, ut shooting match.
The medal, which is composed OF leather, WIS
presented to the association, and all those pres
ent wcre Invited to a neighb>riug restaurant
where they were handsomely entertained.
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best CT references. AuulesS IaSh"h ~ " >
hIavo,Gris We jan 10
vIRGTNIA a G RIG U LII U A
And
MECHANICAL COLLEGE:
The next half session begins the TW kNI T.
FOURTH OF FEBRUARY. Expenses vary
from SIS month for furnished rooms and t.b!o
board to ST in messes, with room reat freq. For
amendments or catalogue apply to
&. l.. g. MINOR, President,
inn l5-lm Blscksburg. Virginia
pEEF STEAK TOMATOES, tho best In tho
ID market, worry cheap.
jan Is hcbOhNE1 y oOS.
rHOSS BLACkWELL'S CHOW CROW
" lust received and for sac very cheap by
ian Is GEO. McBU REEY son.
N2ENCH BRANDY, very old, pure Rye
L Wh;skev, Jsnlsica Spirits and Cook:rg
Vines OF
dsc>2l W: a. JOhN>ON'o q.
DAISiNS-Layer, London Arycc aHd Va
II in.ia Rs!srs Just received By
nov9 F, b. LAWSON & co.
. 1HOICE EASTERN rHEksE ro:'d,. to-
~ day by ,,,,,,,
nov ~ b., j. q. - f. M Lhu hN'
TRESu NUTS IF all kid ,ery low
II f. j. DAVIDSON, :,
dec 6 4, r.s~.. 49, l47 King street.
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NEW York, Jan. l5.-Stocks opened firm
but afterwards declined. Money Cal. Gold
1OlBalOl Flour dull 6pd declining. Wheat Ia
lie lower. Corn 4alc lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15

COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC Property The
Committee on Public Property Of the City
Council met at the Auditor office last orcning.
MIR. jacob Thomas, the former contractor for e.
pairing the American coal wharf, has rcliLqnish'
ed the contract. 1t was given to MIR. Jacob
lleishley. Alderman Armstrong, chairman oil
the Committee. resigned that potion, and
Alderman Strauss was elected 10 his place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-15

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
~ ESTATE AT DRANESVILLE-By viz
tue of deere, of the Circuit Court CT Fairfax
county. rendered st the N9vembsr term. 1877,
in the suit Of Creighton VS.. John B. Fairs heirs;
the ndersigned, 50 cisl commissioner, named
in said decree, will, on MONDAY, the 2lst day
of January. 1878. in front CT the Court House
door of said uaty, at noon OF said day, sell to
the highest bidder by public sale all tha REAL
ESTATE of which Joha b. Fsrr died ssiz ID,
except the Widows dover. This land will bs
sold in small lots, of WHICH a plat and survey
viii be exhibited on the day of sale. While this
land il without buildings il is CT good quality,
and its location near the village renders it des.
i1abla.
Terms CT ssle-So much cash in hand Ito be
spportioned ratesbly to the several lots) as will
pay the cost of suit and expenses of SALE and
the residue in three equal annual payments, to
bear interest from the day of sale, and to be
secured by the bonds of the purchaser. with good
personal security, and retention of title until the
last payment is made. Conveysncing at the
cost Of tho purchasers. This land will be sold 1T
private salo if not sold on the day named
THOMAS MOORE,
dec 2l--wiw Commissioner OF sale.