Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-06-28

Nooeit Sol, commissioner, VS.. Ir0tn and
others, to day sold the following property,
to wit: lst, tract of land, 55l acres, to J. l..
Manning at $l225 per acre; I'd, tract of
! land, lO3 acres, to A. j. D. Dixon at s. per
acre; I'd, tract of al acres, rood and
poles, TO same at So per acre; 9TH, tract Of
land, l29! acres, TO same at SIS per acre
9th, tract of land, % acres With the mill on
1t, to George }. Haines for $4,700; 9th, two
lots iii village Of Accotink to J. i. Manning
Tor $3.50; 9TH, tract of acres, with Wash
lngton's mill on it, to Robert f. Roberts
for 5000.
BREAK IN THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO
CANAL-President Smith of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Canal, yesterday evening
received information of serious break in
the canal near Harper's Ferry. Besides
he washout Of the two culverts near dam
No. 4 Il break Of three hundred feet has
occurred at Lefevre's warehouse, where the
earth, stone and lumber have have been
washed into the canal, filling it up from the
BERN bank 10 the tow path. This eilectual
~ closes navigation, which is likely to con
linue for considerable length of time, as
the repairs 10 be made are extensive.
POLICE REpoRT-Last night was cloudy
and cool, with one prisoner and one lodgcr
nj the station house. The only case before
the Mayor this morning was that of col
ored man named kenney, arrested by Supt
OF Police Coleman, charged with indecent
contluc: He was fined.
Justice TaIiafcrro had before him Mr.. p.
Baahord, charged by Jack Dillon with
threatening to do him bodily harm. The
case was continued for 10 days.
FINE FARM.-Mr. Edward G. Turner, Of
The Plains, Fauquier county, has field of
wheat that will average forty bushels to the
acre. Last year Mr.. II. cut one and a-half
tons of hay per acre after grazing his cattle,
and he probably owns the best cultivated
and most productive farm in the State. He
purchased the farm from Major Thos. II.
Foster in 1866 at $50 per acre, and he, it is
said refused an offer Of 500 per acre recent
~.
TIE RISE AT HARrERs FERRY.-Reports
TO the Signal Office in Washington yestcr-
day morning stated that the Potomac had
risen fifteen inches over night. AT 1920 p.
IN. the Potomac was reported at 4 stand and
the Shenandoah as having risen sixteen
both rivers was reported, the Potomac hay
thcr rise OF five inches was observed.
observation-disclosures +. Il. Smith,
OF the Third Virginia Regiment, has tender
ell his resignation TO the Governor, which
has been accepted, and the vacancy ordered
to be filled at the camp at Lynchburg on
August 9Th The Third loses a courteous
and efficient officer; and each member oil
the regiment will regret to hear Of Col. ). s
retirement.
THE MARK ET this morning was we'll sup
piled with everything in season, and nearly
all the summer vegetables were represent
ed. Tomatoes are becoming more plentiful
and green corn was offered IN small lots
The supply Of berries was good and prices
are moderate. The attendance Of country
people was good, as was also that of buyers.
Observation-Disclosures distinguish ed
citizens who had been invited toaccompany
the excursion party on the steamer Armenia,
which made her initial trip of the season to
Lower Cedar Point this morning, had the
pleasure of staying on the wharf and seeing
The steamer pass by on the other side
New WHEAT-The first new wheat sold
here this season was offered on Change
this morning by Mr.. Thomas Perry, and
brought l00al05 1t was of Fullz variety,
fair quality. in good condition aud came
from Westmoreland county.
HOTEL. ARRIvALs--BrGddock House, June
2S.-J. Arthur Otley, Philomont, Va; w.
+. Prather and +. d. Fullerton, Baltimore;
Hugh r. Douglass, Catlett's. Va; John
Laughton, Chicago, ILL.,; +. ID. Rogers, Phll
J. F. Elliot, Washington.
PARTIES DESTROYS of having well made
garments. fine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do well TO place their
orders at once with M. ]. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.
1.-The surviving members of tho 18th Va
REGIMENT C. S A., who desire TO connect them.
selves with an organization of that regiment, arc
rruucs,.d to assemble at Concordia Hall on Mon-
day evening, 10Th inst, at 3 o'clock.
ic2S2t COMMITTEES.
VIENNA CABINET BEER.
IRAN MEL'S
+ the HEADQUARTERS of the Connoseurs of Beer
who will agree that the
VIENNA GARNET Is THE BOSS BEER.
ic2S-3tS
FOR SALE OR RENT.
FOR RENT-A ROOM suitable for an othce
ts:: on the first floor of the German Banking Cos.
building. Apply to lmyl l. ElChbEho:
FOR SALE ON REASONABLE TERMS.
The THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING on
tho n. w. corner of Duke and st. Asaph streets,
with fine lot and stable attached.
For further particulars apply to
fohno If EDWARD l.. DAINGERFlELD.
FOR SALE.
A' ! COMFORTABLE THREE-STORY BRICK
DWELLING in thorough order, with Gas, Water,
Range Heaters and all modern improvements
Amply at the GAZETTE office. teoo