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#sEsw BONNETS, RIBBONS, FLOW
~ ERS, &o.-Opening THIS MORNING p.r
~ steamer from New York. 80 boxes R0N.
aH~ NETS. RIBBONS AND FLOWERS, of
the newest styles. consisting Of az follows:
Handsome col. Belgrade Bonnets at % cts. worth
Do. Straw Bonnsts, Sly cts to s. 90.
Splendid English Straw do, 81 % to 2 so.
Florence Braid do, French shape) very cheap.
Neapoliten and French Lace, DO
yard.
Handsome French and American Flowers
Bonnets Tabbs, Wreaths, Band-boxes &c.
For Bargains in the above goods, call soon at
CHAS. A. GWATKIN
NH 10 Opposite Exchange Bank
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-
FURNITURE, CLOTHING, Ar.~ At
AUCTIONs-WiIIb b sold, % Taun1DAY is4h
mt mt g Y gsiosk lssss ot p .ew - seseed
% gansssl snsftmsnt Of hosssk sspla sstleIsa r.
zLso.xs 40 isvois. of cIoshiss. o., GOOD. q.
ensessesne sasis6 sssDrtmsst Of ssssssaAls eoo1S
io.eoe Hsv4ns cisss SCootins Stoves; Carpets
,ALsO-An s.sortmsns Of crosisr-. Gla..wsr...
mis- 's~s''y, % ALlx s.f EoIT
MOTH G E.-SALE OF vALUABTE
the highest bidder, ON the premises in Ghestsrksid
county near the Glover Hill Pits, on THURSDAY.
the 18TH OF March, 1855 IL not pvaf>ly sold before
snac d,y one-half Of the unexpired LEASE Of Hall
1.snces. At present worked By w. Hail Co, lying
south OF the Clover Hin Pirs and knows By
,ns nsme OF the Central Coal Mines The sid LesGs
- = y unnecessary 70 give detailed descrptson Of
glopeny a. it y presumed that any person wish
iss 20 purchase. WIN visit the works before the day
employed at these works about 80 bsnds snd from
AU to i4O0 bushels of coal raised daily; but ruueh
larger number of hands can be worked to sdvanfare
ene-hsf Of l25 of LAND surroundins the ssii
TITS upon whice are all necessary outhouses agents
norses. and good storehouse. 49, y
rms made known the day of ssle.
"a All enquiries directed to me, ct Winter Pock Post
to. county, 4. : s csExFH isis.dsd
l,.s .. Possession given from the ist OF January
lmh 2-2tswtdsl TN C.
A DMIN!STRATRIX'S EALE.-Will be
n -. sold on THURSDAY 18th arch - 10 o,ciocs
youns .srs Dickinson, Hill 10 = suction room.
Boy o. yssr Nan an Is or 20 old and Negro
NH s-eo5ts old Asm,x - hLIzA KIDD,
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sA'h or APpBLIsHER.. Mr.. James Brown o,
.s urn o' Little, Brown & Co., died la Boston on
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BY RICHARD CAUTHORN

PANTY GROCERIES, LILO UoRs.
inst At 10 AT a,.i nIICIioN-on THURSDAY. ISL
81 na .t: win ,e at suction. fop c AZ lssn ane
&C. nn Tba s%g Groceries Liquors Fixture. Of sters
chased vitSin H. a Is new having all been Dur.
Z. CAuTHORN. Auct. 4
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A GA DO MY FELLOw-oITIzENs
WITHOUT DIsTINcTIoN OF PARTYl-At the EARNEST
solicitation Of many friends, in various parts of the
city, who think deserve better situation than the
candidate at the ensuing municipal elections, for
the office of City Sergeant. Should the Office be
conferred on me, pledge myself to employ the
most competent assistants, which will enable me to
discharge the duties with entire satisfaction te the
public. beg leave also, at this time, to notify my
friends, that the duties of the humble Office l now
hold in the Police department will deprive me the
pleasure of seeing MANY of them in person between
this time and the election. l must therefore be CON.
tent to commit my interest into their hands trust
ing that on the day of battle they will appear at the
polls in strong phalanx, and cast their votes for one
who has gone through ran hail and snow and served
them 80 long fer such small remuneration.
Respectfully your friend
And fellow-citizen
NH I'D CLEMENT WHITE.
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F=@NA TO THE PUBLIC.-The
G1@al&lI Subscriber would respectfully in
form the pubic that, having purchased from Mr.
Major the entire line of OMNIBUSES, he il
making arrangements to add new COACHES and
paint up the others, and otherwise improve the line
50 as to render It popular PUBLIC convenience. He
is having built large Brick Stable at the upper end
of Broad street, and shall remove to it in a few
weeks, thereby preventing the delay by changing
Horses, as at present Persons taking the downward
Coaches on the last trip at night viii at all times be
taken as far as 25th street.
FARE-64 cents ride, for any distance along the
line 20 Tickets for 81. Tickets can be had from
the Drivers
He is also making arrangements to run several
Coaches directly up Main street to the Public Square,
and in the Summer run to HOLLYWOOD, of which
due notice will be given and Coaches marked accord
ingy
Coaches be chartered for Parties or Schools at
any time, on reasonable terms.
Orders left at the Stable, with any Of the Dri.
vers, will be attended to.
Intending to give hi, personal attention to the bu-
siness he hopes to be literally patronsed
WIN A. WRIGHT, Proprietor.
WANTED IMMEDlATELY-A rood COAC 81
PAINTER. Apply at the U. g. Hotel Stables.
mn IS-ot" WA w.
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STOCK OF GENTS FURNISHING
~ GOODS. CLOTHING AND FANCY GOODS,
AT AUCTION On FRIDAY, the sd instant. com.
tion,Gat the store of Messrs w. r. Adcock & Co.
under the American Hotel-they being about to de.
cline business-their entire stock consisting in mart
of Hair, Cloth. Nail Tooth and Crumb Brushe s CT.
gar Cases Table 8; Hand Mirrors; Hat Hooks Boys
8elts; Fine Soaps; Snuff Boxes; Cost Links; Odor
Boxes; Lubins Extracts; Perfumery.
Also, beautiful assortment Of Canes.
Also, superior assortment Of Clothing and Fur.
nishing Goods together with beautiful assortment
of Fancy Articles
The Goods are all f'esh having been recently pur-
chased with great care. So
Terms cash LARUS & SHINE
NH IS Aucts
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"a HOME MANUFACTURE.-Ha

M HUME MANUF ACTUKE.-Hay-
ling secured the services of MIR. VIM. DEAN
whose skill in manufacturing BOOTS and
SHOES Is well known in this community
am now prepared to receive orders for ANYTHING in
TIE line. All in want of Richmond made Shoes Of
any description whatever, are invited to give me
trial, and every effort shall be made to please
JOHN PAGE Jr
NH Is No. IS Market Brjdse
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pURCELL, LADD & CO., Druggists,
l. Dealers in
PAINTS, OILS, DYES, WINDOW

PUkCELL, LADD q CO., Druggists,
PAINTS, OILS, DYES, WINDOW
GLASS, &C.,
No. 81 MAIN STREET, CORNER 14TH ST.,
Richmond, Virginia,
and well selected stock embracing the following in
palt-
hhds best Madder 25 bags Ginger
1000 lbs superior Indigo bbls White Ginger
500 kegs Sup Carb Soda Is bags Pepper
% bbs Spirits Turpen- 200 gross Matches
,-o tine 1000 lbs Refined Borax
l20 baskets Sweet OIL bbls Reid Camphor
5O boxes best Starch $50 lbs Cochineal
hoo PIX, Ext lockwood 1,500 lbs powdered Cream
Iuo IDS lodlde Potass Tartar
600 kegs White Lead, 500 lbs Tartaric Acid,
dry and in oil powdered
60 doz Hegeman'sCod 25 bbls Alcohol
TO- 900 lbs Putty 50 do do F Fansns f Oh
S5bxs CASTLE Soap 5000 gals Winter Bleach.
Sco gallons Castor oii, ed Lamp Oil
900 bxs Window Glass Ground Ginger
Pepper Allspice CHINA Mustang Lniment
mon, Cloves, Mace, Carter's Spanish Mix
&c-atl pure ture
Ayers Cherry Pectorsl Railways Ready Relief
BULBS and Sands SRrss. Hollands Bitters
pariiis Extract Jamaica Ginger
And all popular Medicines, at Proprietors' lowest
N. B. The quality of all articles warranted.
a. Particular attention paid to packing and for.
wardipg Goods
PURCELL, LADD CO., Druggists.
mn IA " Main st, corner l4th.
~ GS4AA NoA4Sc.-IldFluS mdu0 new
~ arrangements the LIST of January last, for the
manufacture of my stock of Clothing, am now pre-.
pared TO furnish all of the latest STYLES as soon as
they appear in New York, direct from the manufac.
tory, and at the very lowest cash prices My stock
in point of quality, make style and price, will not
be surpassed by any Clothing and Furnishing House
Having Just returned from New York, am now in
receipt of my Spring stock, and will this week have
Summer Ready Made Clothing, to which invite the
attention of the public and my old patrons par,icu
larry, returning them my sincere thanks for their
NH II 1874 Main st.. opposite Eagle square
NOTICE TO TRACKLAYERS.-Seal-
ed proposals for laying " miles of track the
Virginia CentTsl Railroad. west of staunton, will be
received until The 18th inst The road bed IL cover.
ed with layer Of broken stone.
Proposals must be addressed to the Board of Di.
rectoTs of Virginia Central Railroad Company,
Z. FONTAIEE,
mh 5-tl9 Pres't Va C. R.R. Co.
CEILING OFF TO CLOSE BUSI-
- NEss.-Intending to close bqsiness in few
days. offer my entire stock of DRY GOODS and
FANCY ARTICLES at and below cost, for cash on
ly Those in want, should not allow 20 favorable an
opportunity pass without supplying themselves.
p. 8. would again urge those indebted to me 10
make immediate payment.
NH l4-l3tA It's Brosd street.
CHARLES RcRuDER. R.w M'GauDER
G MoGRUDEh'o SONS, Commission
Ne Merchants 18th street, Richmond. Va, solicit
consignments Of Corn. Whest Flour, Tobacco. &c.
NH IS
IOKE.-Persons DESTROYS of testing this
~ popular Fuel before the close Of the season,
with view to future suppes a. well ~ our regular
customers, osn have their orders promptly exe-
ssted Dy Leaving them e the Yard; ssrner Basin
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II ARD-3O bbls. prime Leaf Lard; for
II ale b. oHAD, =. W0RTHAM 1 90.
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NSR; The UNDERSIGNED
(S begs leave to call attention to
his stock of GOODS, which In
large, well assorted, and of bis
n,su own importation viz:
Fish HUNS and FISHING TACKLE. of everv
1eserpnon consisting In part OF superfine cast sseel
hnoy Llmenck, Virginia, Sea and other Hooks; Sill,
HAIR, Linen and Cotton Lines Walking Cane and
Jolnted Rods; snoods; Canton Sea Grass; Floats.
Reels; Artificial Flies; Silk.W Gut; Cane Rssds'
Nets, &c. &c. e's
Also-GUNs and SPORTING APPARATUS.
Caps, Drinking Flasks, &c - ."s'DA
Poe ket Knives &c ~ eA1
ALI of which offer at the lowest xvbo,ss.ls ,,.s,
The public are respectfully invited to call and avs.
mine. g. SUTHERLAND,
Importer, No. 1872 Main street,
mn N-Sm Opposite Eagle Square.
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- SIS REWARD.-Strsyed from
the subscriber, at Slash Cottase. a black
and white SETTER DOG-snswers to the name of
Rap The above reward will be paid for his delivery
at Slash Cottegs any information that will enable
me to get him back.
NH lS-3t* A, B. PALMORE
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TRUsTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE

= JAMES RIVER LAND Ar AUCTION-By
virtue OF deed of trust from Edward j. Meany and
Eliza his wife, to me, bearing daee Sept. 4th 1882
fair lit not the first fair day therssfter) sell on the
premises, the Tract of Land whsreon the lste Ed.
situated In Goochland county, on ames River about
l6 mi'es from the city of Richmond, and adjoining
the lands ct Judge John Robertson, John Adkins II.
Maury & Co and others. "
The Land is well adapted to the growth of corn,
wheat and oats. portion of the tract il James ri,
ming through them.
TERMS made known on day of SALE
Selling as Trustee shall only convey with special
warranty.
fe I9-6&ctds* SAMUEL 8. DUVAL Truatas
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1Y-400 Bales Of prime Northern
III HAY-oarso Of Schooner Chas. r. Brown,
daily expsesing and for als By
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SPRINGFIELD DIVISION

0G GREENHOUSE PL ANTS, "a
no ROSES. HARDY EVERGREEN
~ SHRUBS. &C, AT NO. $50 MAIN ST-
= The Subscriber offers for sale, 2 doors below
f en-, Exchange Bank large variety Of Camelias in
,d,l o,opmi Laurestinus, Eupatoria, Azaleas Gsra
IN IN bloom; and Hardy Evergreen Shrubs consistins
OF Ancu6a, Japonica, Juniperus, Norway Snrucs
Arbor Vita. Chinese, Yew, &c. NP'u'o'
All the lovers of Flowers are respectfully iuvited
TO call and zee the assortment Those desirons of
porcnasne are assured they will have an excellent
terms. ~ Aos'onooie
Sale to continue several days.
NH 14--Gtk 100
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By GoDDls { 1PFERzOF.

- Ss1UA1s = AFFEhSON.
W Al o ABL b LOT ON 4rH, BE
.srrf W W sM aRAGE AND sRnAD srs g0n
sffernecn. the 18Th Marsh, lss6 o. fhs prs a ses.
scmneseing = q O'Clock. valusbs lot % ne esf
Is. . ss.. q s''s1 i.i Gree streets
stOut 81 feet, running about loo fss; 'ronias
~ T.sM.- oasthjrd cash: balances Il 1 aad months.
trust dssS y , nGss, ssa.rs interest," ssesre1 b
mil 0oDDiN I ApPERsor, Aues,
III VERY HANDSOME BUILDING
r ~ s sAIk cEo AEp BE EoS srs
ss.h day Of March, lss5 ON ~ r,sr,,ss. me
fully locate. Gsio e NJ ls f.et Of nosnS bssuti
Pine sweet 90 N r. me North side Of Gncs EaH Of
vdsre ses. south as Of Bresd street West Of Sci
Of SO feet each front will be divided into Lots
alley These Lots smons the ~ isse g On
Ts.Ms0 0ons s ssft Of s. the ;asurb. = ''''
for nssotsble notes interest sSS.d snd mos.
sent v.sr - s, note Z paid The taxes for hs prs.
% '' pa, ao :, III ss;Ss.os
HOUSES AND LOTS ON an o. AI %.
49, KER AND ST. STEPHEN sTs all an pa pa
TIoN-On TUESDAY the 18th dsy Of n. nj A ,oes
commencing st 81 O'Clock, NJ. viii be sod On n.
estate; two hsndsome building lots ON which tbsra
are old framed dwellings each fronting about m f..s
On ane western side of Sd street. near African Church.
ano, new brick tenement on the east line of 2nS
MIee1 adjoining Mr.. e. J. Crump's shop; also. the
uanie grocery stand on the corner of ID and Baker
Mleets, occupied by Mr. w. II. Landlord; also,
Ely erected framed dwelling in the roar fronting
Iees ON Baker street; Also house and lot on the
west line of St. Stephen, between Davai and EsIs,
soee.s IN the rear Of Mr. Wm Tyree's residence; al
sS, sMsu 'Iamed tenemeat on Baker street. near
.ns residence OF the late Capt Prentss; and build
mg io.s on Baker street. opposite the residence of
s IEsMsE0nethird cash; balance at and months,
LOT notes. interest addtd and title rafsi
ca TIL the last note paid The taxes for the pres
ent year to be paid BY the purcha er. f'''
mh9 GODDIN T. ApPEpcor A..
r. SIN consequence of the rain, the
ABOVE sales were postponed to THURSDAY after.
noon, 18th March, 1855. at same hour
NH IA 0ODDIN APPERSON Auct.
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CONSTABLE'S SALE.-In pursuance
of an order of the Circuit Court for the Civ of
Richmond. made on the 18th day Of March, 1855. on
an attachment in the High Constable's hands in IA.
vor OF Atwood rs. Mcdonald, will on MONDAY
the 18th day Of March, 1855, at 10 O'Clock A. M sell
Ior cash. In front of the High Constables Office, /
pay Horse, Bread Wagon; lot of Flour Sugar.
Moiasses and the necessary Fixtures for Bakery:
d lot OF Crackers; Q lot of Cakes SC
ALFRED LEWELLEN, D. c.
mn lo-d4t For ]. P. TYLER n C. CIR
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VERY VALUABLE PRIVATE
~ DWELLING on !sr., NEAn TO Man.

DHYAIciANN 20 OK 1T C0NPAN-
l0Ns-psr sslety pQp4xEa
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CHARLES MGRUDER. 4. W M'GRuDER.
g MoGRUDEk,o SONS, Commission
Os Merchants, 18th street, Richmond. Va, solicit
condgnments Of Corn. Whest, Flour, Tobacco. &c.
NH ! /.
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NOKE.-Pers0ns DESTROYS of testing this
~ popular Fuel before the close Of the season,
with view to future supplies, well regular
customera csn now have their orders promptly Ell
euted BY leaving them ct the Yard. Ssrner Basin
Bank snd 10th ct. JNO. }. WERTH. Agent.
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Neso Hampshire Election - Complete Tri
amph Of the Know Nothings.
CONCORD, N. H., March Incomplete re
turns from IS cities and towns have been re-
ceived, which show the following result:
FOR GOVERNOR
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LOT cash In frons of the High Constab les Office.
on MONDAY, the 10Th of March. 1855, at 10 o'clocr
A. M, lot of Household and Kitchen Furnitnrs
sold to satisfy sundry Distress Warrants In che Hsh
Csnstabe's hands, in view of Anderson and others
rs. McDonough and others
ALFRED LEWELLEN, D. c.,
mn lo-d4t For j. p. TYLER, H C. c. n.
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CUGAR AND MOLAS6ES.-55O Hhds.
~ SUGAR fsir g choice quality; 400 Bbls. and
half Bbls 0OLAbeEn. prime quality; In store fos
ale BY DUNLOP, MONCURE & co.
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mace, standing quietly looking on, apparently
enjoying the fun a. much e. the disturb ers Of
the psa0e.
This ball could not have been gotten up
without license, and II alicenss was granted,
they were entitled to protection, and Why were
they not pretsctedf Why were not these dis.
tntbsrs Of the peace Immediately arrested z
Why were our citizens axoks from their slum.
bers OF midnight by the terrible screams Of
females? Simply, because our local author.
ities, were deficient in their duty, and not
prompt - they should have been. Il Il hoped
that Mayor Addison wifi enquire into this
matter, make examples of the offenders, and
take such action a. to prevent its recurrence.
Your correspondent Is an extreme southern.
rights pro slavery man, raised in slave State,
and citizen of q slave commonwealth, but he
must say such occurrences, as above noted,
aside from their annoyance to the neighbor.
hood, and the disgrace they attach to the
town, are calculated to give weight to the Ar.
guments Of the Northern fanatics
FAoERB BoNUN.
learn that the ball was for the benefit of
poor widow (colored) woman. 1t
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fAD1ERffsENENf I
WAsHINaroN CRY b C. 4

WASHINGTON C1rY, D. G. May l1,h.
To tho Edttor of the ECening Star:
SIR: Tho statement in your paper Of this
evening about the disturbance ct Forrest Hall
last night has given me no little concern The
fact Is, the whole arrangement for q negro
ball to DO held in one of the rooms Of the Hall
mot the concert room) was gotten up by the
enemies Of the Hall In spirit Of revenge ID
too apparent to be misunderstood. It Ger
taiuly appears strange that, within three days
after the acceptance by me Of the resign alton
Of my late agent and previous TO the appoint.
ment Of another, that Constable Trunnel, the
friend of Mr.. J. J. RELY. should have rented
. room Of me, understood by me Of course for
his own use to give a schits party, that he
then intended it, Is the sequel shows, for an
other purpose, was certainly obtaining the
room under false pretences No sum Of
money would have engaged room from me
for Q negro ball.
regret to SEQ In your paper Of this date
q preamble and resolutions, hastily and pre-
maturely drawn up by the Vigilant Fire Com.
pany, OF Georgetown, accusing me "of renting
9 room In the Hall to a Dumber of negroes fol
a ball, DO, DC , and Withdrawing forever
their aid and patronage from the Hall"
was entirely ignorant Of tho whole affair until
| was 60 informed by the Eagle Club, at about
o'clock p m. I would then have accom-.
panied those gentlemen to Georgetown had i,
not been for o severe blow had received In
my eye, which gave me excruciating pain.
however wrote by the Committee to Trunnel
positively forbidding him to allow q negro
ball In the room he had rented Of mo tina
morning for other purposes.
request that all the editors who have pub
lishsd the resolutions of the Vigilant Fire
Company. and other remarks on the So bjec
of this unfortunate affair, will insert the above
in justice to me. B. FORREST.
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GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE.
GAoRsErowN, May II, 1855.


Our City Councils were in session last night,
and had under consideration the following
business
A communication was received from the
Clerk Of the Corporation, covering the returns
OF the Assessors, and the estimated receipts
and expenditures Of the Corpors alton for the
present year; referred to committee of WAYS
and means.
A message was received from the Mayor, in.
forming the Councils that he had entered into
contract with Mr.. Thomas Blundon, for re-.
pairing the public pumps; referred to commit
tee on pumps.
Also, ono in relation to Certain sheds, TO-,
situated on the alley in the rear Of West street;
referred to the Recorder.
MIR. B1ttinger presented the quarterly ac.
counts Of the clerk; referred to Board Of AL.
dermeR.
Mr. Pickrell presented the account of Lewis
Smith, amounting to 5000, for services in re-
pairing public pumps; referred.
Mr. Osborn. from the special committee to
Hhom was referred the message of the Mayor
IN relation to a revised charter, reported, as
heretofore anticipated by Us. the charter which
was prepared by Recorder Ould last year,
With one single amendment, viz: The striking
cut OF the !4th section, which provides for
the election by the people Of everything in the
shape Of an officer, except captain of the plight
watch and scavenger. This report will be
acted upon by the councils in joint convention.
An ordnance passed both Boards, providing
for the thorough repair of the foot ways on
both sides Of Potomac street. Also one for the
improvement of part OF Fourth street Also
one appointing Joseph LibbeJ one of the COM
missioners to tx the grades Of streets
The Board OF Aldermen had under consid-
Grafton and passed a bill appropria.ing g. 500
for support Of the public schools for th present
year; referred to committee on public schools.
The Sabbath school attached to the George.
town West Methodist church will give an e..
| hibition, on next Monday evening In the
| basement Of their new church. The exercises
viii be under the direction Of Mr.. Hugh G.
Divine and d. s. Gordon, and will, We doubt
| not, be very inter esting entertainment.
The offerings Of beef cattle at Drovers'
Rest, this week, has been fully equal to the
demand; sales on the hoof 81, equal to sIA
net; few very choice ones sold at 81 80 gross,
equal to SIS net. Old sheep and lambs, $3a34
per head. Calves, Sc. per Id. gross.
Butter Is coming In rather mere freely by
wagons, and prices have slightly declined,
selling at $28 per 100 lbs. for roll.
The -four and grain markets remain firm a,
our last report. Both articles are In demand
and but little Of the former and none of the
latter arriving. SPECTATOR.
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ALEXANDRIA CORRESPONDENCE.
ALEXANDRIA, May IL, 1876

hLhAANDhiA, may IL, 1000.
The Board Of Aldermen met Last night, 90.
cupying the entire session In the discussion Of
the various items Of taxation which constitute
tie revenue bill.
This morning fer cargoes of Ash arrived
at the wharf, bat the fishing season is nearly
closed, many Of the lower landings having al.
ready cut out
On Thursday evening the old Theatre build
Ing held gatherings Of both Of the Political
parties. The Demo ,rats holding their meet
ing at Liberty Hall in the third story, and the
Americans theirs at American Hall Ia the
second. The Democratic meeting, which was
very large one, was addressed by j. Ran.
dolph Tucker of Winchester, who In an ad
dress OK four hours presented one Of the most
eloquent, entertaining, and conclusive efforts
in favor of the principles of Virginia Democ.
racy which has been presented this campaign
Below, the American meeting was addressed
by Messrs. II. o. Claughton, Gibson, and c. z.
Stuart, all Of whose speeches were we'll re-
csivsd and are highly spoken of.
The nomination Of the Know Nothing organ.
isation for the House Of Delegates Is far from
being favorably received by the outside Wings
and the Democratic organ here sees fun abe ed
Mr. Mckenzie declines running unless Mr..
Reid will waive the nomination and meet him
before the people, whose interests the Delegate
represents AM