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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-02-25
BY A. c. Pulllam, Auctioneer,
southwest corner Main and Fourteenth streets.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF 4 VA
" CANT LOT CORNER OF RAINBRIDGE
AND EIGHTH STREETS. TOWN o., MAN
CHEST Erin pursuance Of decree of the conn-
tv court OF Chesterfield comfy. February term;
1870 in the suit Of Mayo rs Berry ct ais. we shall
proceed to sell at public auction. the premises.
on SATURDAY the 2sth February. 1870, at .
lite Patsy Brooks resided. fronting gf feet on
Bainhridge running back Los feet on Eighth street
TERMS One-third cash; balance In negotiable
notes. Interest added, nj sixty and ninety days.
Title retained WILLIAM AMRERS,
JAMES A. CLARKE,
Commissioners.
Sale conducted by A. c. PrLLIAM Auctloneer.
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SIX GROSS DIAMONDS, OR PATENT
y GLAsaLCUTTERs. !Trade supplied.
WOOD SON, Druggists,
fe22 Ninth aud Main streets.
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After the above sale, at the request Of Mr.. WI
liam Emmett Walden, I will sell the desirable ~
CANT HALF-ACRE LOT, No. 227, at the west
ern corner Of Porter and Seventh streets. neariy
opposite the residence Of Mrs. f. A. Faden' IN
lots to suit purchasers. Good pavementS from
thence to Richmond.
TERMS: One-third cash: balance Mt six am
twelve months. negotiable notes, interest added,
fe24 A. {. PULLIAM, Anctloneer.
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MO QUACKER Y-BASS'S GREAT
IN COSSUMPTIEE Il r VI 4 IA certain
cure for consumption. BRONCHITIS. hoarseness.
colds. coughs. asthma chronic irritatlons OF the
throat and lungs, aud all disease a. he bronchial
The original prescription was given me by rro
fessor Carter +. johnson, and its efficiency III
the above diseases Is confidently rerommended by
DR.. j. A. Mayo.
The following certificate IS appended:
"HowARDSrILLE, VA. January II, 1870.
1T r. Bass. Esq.. Richmond Va;
Dear Sir.-Sevcral years aR" had very
severe cough for some time; In fact, was given
out by several good physicians TO Gle Win dv son
by Or. Albert Mayo, cousin Ct mne 10 try y GIp1r
restored. fhave now very dear friend suffering
with n disease of the throat called laryngitis II
Won think your medicine will reach his case send
me a bottle by packct-boat- and Twill SEND you
the price and freight by return mall. with ihy
best wishes for your success, and feeling that your
medicine deserves It,
~ remain yours. rrctfully:
''(. A. MAYO"
Price, SOC. and 81 per bottle. None genuine
without INV signature. For sal" by all druggists.
fe 9-eod3m T. r. BASS, Richmond, Va.
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III GH CCN n22n'Y Fcbruarv 9th, 1870. at IL
sold l, on o AR FRaMED H"Usr. with i'm
sGfa En- nG s3n sss fy" ds
Locust In nv h nds In favor RI tho es!aVe o.
T: Stevenson ah JAMES IAWRIE. -.
TERM, s.' III. C. C.R.
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Ry wellington Godh'n'
..,o,,.r opr Real FRtate Agent.

nv wellington GoGdlh,
Auct,oneer and Real Estate Agent.
,,vcE1I,ENT BRICK AND FRANZ
AESRY S AN T SOUTH LINE OF CATH r. , h. re-
sTRHET foR SAEE s. S, ArT1 .ss1i ssl 4
,TT e. p9 s9 at s ocork bis frnnt of s
ssasa ahSyc 4, IHs Feet G npa h.' '
aGdsn aes The nWELdfTTtri. c 'pnaa and
rooms besides. kttchen, %, - we'll built and
though needing some painting - - ~.
Is in n good neiphbcrhood; o .. fur and eight
81 ale siss noses sfGs
cured By trust deed. Auctioneer.
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ByW. Goddin
Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF HOUSE
u ANDIGT CORNER OF FRANKLIN AND
TWFNTY.FIRST STREETS.-In pursuance or
decree Of the circuit court for the city or Rich
mond entered on the 18th day Of February 1870, In
suit pending therein In the style Of Gihh rs.
GLIB. shall proceed to sell to the highest htdder
at public auction, on the premises. on TIL Rs
DAY the Sd day Of March next, n o'clock +. n,
the HOUSE AND LOT ON tn" south side Of Frank d.
lin and the east side OF Twenty first street IN the
CITY of Richmond having Il front Of forty feet on
franklin street and running back sixty-fre feet
on Twenty-first street.
TERMS: One-fourth cash; for the balance, upon
credit Of three and six months, with interest
from the dav Of sale. in equal payments. Negct!-
able notes we'll endorsed VIII DC, required for the
deferred paymcnts. Title retained until all the
nurchase money IL paid and 4 CONVEYANCE direct
I'd nv the court. E.. G.. GRISWnLn,
feol Commissioner.
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Real estate AT PRIVATE SALE.
BY W. Goddin,
Auctioneer and Real Estate Agent.

Auctionesr and Real Estate Agent.
EXCELLENT BRICK TENEMENT,
TWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH STREETS,
FOR SALE.-I am authorized TO sell an excellent
RRICK TFSFMEST, located az above, recently
in the occupancy OF Mr.. p. E. Dupuy, containing
seven rooms besides, kitchen, &c.sGas and water
ON the premises. The location ID an admirable
one for Il physician.
TERMS Reasonable. ". GODDlN,
tn % n Auctioneer.
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EOR RENT, the NEAT Francis.
Il TENEMENT No. ea2 ;#e ST sid. of FouTti, -
near Dlyai street, cont lining Eve room -
&C., In rear. Front yard set In flowers e e..
and water on the premises. Apply 70 '''
fe 2-3t j. l.. APPEPSGv
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CASWELL HAZARD 4 CO.'S
~ PREPARATIONS.
FFRRO- PHOSP ORA TE l. 1 Il
OF CALISATA BARK.
This beautIful amber colored cordial Is aSTeea-
BILE to the taste. acceptable to the most delicate
stomach, has given universal satisfaction wher-
ever introduced. and IS prescribed by the most
eminent physicians III al cases where pleasant
and eflcacious tonic IS required.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ELIXIR OF
CALISAYA WITH BIsMCTH
adapted especially to gastric difficulties.
FERRO-P OSPHO II A 4 + d i LIAl
CAlISAYA WITH STRfCHNlA.
COD LIVER OIL; COD LIVER OIL WITH
IODINE, BROMISE. AND PHOSPHORUS
COD LIVER OIL WITHI:DlDE OF IRON.
AMMONIA CITRATE-B1SMUTE,
an inestimable remedy for difficult digestion,
sctdity Of the stomach, nau6o1, and darrh9a.
JUMPER TAR SOAP,
a very efficient remedy for cutaneous affections.
ELIXIR LUPULINF, HYnRATE OF
CHLORAL. ard
ARsENITE OF sTRYCTEA.
The trade supplied at manufactn' rrs' prices by
THOMAS II. HAZARD, sole Agent,
fe7 Franklin street corner Fourth.
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GROATS AND BAR
II LEY, Comstock's Rational F%od. Liesig's
and Borden's Beef Corn Starch Farina, &c. !;
Cherry Pectoral Troches. Browns Troches-
Wistar's Lo2enges. Solace Couri. lirops.
WOOD & sous Druggists.
fee Ninth aud Main streets.
DR. FRANKS GRAINS DE SANTE
- soldst MEADE e BAKERS.
TUBES LEvASsEUR, for asthma, sold at
MEADE & BAKERS.
PAULLINIA, for headache. SOLD at
MEADE & BAKERS.
CHARACTERISTIC, for asthma. sold at
MEADE Il BAKERS
LAyILLE'S GOVT ELIXIR sold ut
MEADE & BAKERS.
PAsTILIES DIGKsTIvEs. for dyspepsia, sold
at MEADE & BAKER'S-
PERLEs HuILE PHOSPIIoHEE sold at
MEADE u BAKERS.
SIROP DE RAIFORT IODF. and all genuine
French medicinal preparations. sold by
MEADE & BAKER,
Dispensing Pharmacists,
fe2a sl9 Main street.
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DOR RENT, very desirable BRICK =.
l. DWELLING on Marsh N street b.. Il
tween Twenty-third and Twen,y-four.h r..
seven rooms. For good tenant the premises w.,
,ble. Apply TO ''''''i
fe A-3t r. IT. WHIT rr--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-23

New REArING. Some preachers Of the Pro-
found Significance schooI make mistakes which
are lust az bad or as bad as that inventive
pupl,eer who. on Luke <. 80, SAID Marx, my
brethren We have here an example OF decision
of character. a certain man went down from
Jerusalem to Jericho" Observe, he was q
certain MN he knee what he was about.
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A JUpGH lNsANEIN IN THE COURT Room -
10 the Uaicl States District Court at Trenton,
on Tuesday DUNG the propress Of an argument
by the district attorney, Judge Field. who was
on the bench. rose from bis seat, and with bis
face to the westerly wall Of the court, lifted up
his hands, beat the air wildly with them and
shouted out, 1T IS no use, it is no use, gen,
temen, you will have to indict the judge
ard then he >hrieked and fell towards the wall,
but was fortunately caught ard conveyed, In
an insensib!e condition. to his chambers in the
State House. The scene created great confu.
sion. Medical aid was promptly obtained, and
j, was learned about halt an hour afterwards
that the attack had resulted from over appIica
,iop to study and worry OF mind.
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CPECIAL n OTTO e.
~ To DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS.

d,is for taxes, who wish to settle tho same with,
ort coats can do so at my office. No. ~ Royal
vus s,rsst between the hours of and o'clock p.
u.. whore | viii! sttend to receive them, :.
Unless prom pity settled am ui5tu ooIIon ~
ton. +. d. o.
fah 1-tf Corporation AZ oIieJ'
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CPRING STOCK.
JUST RECEIVED.

JUST RECEIVED.
We have just returned from New York with
SPRING GOODS,
at very greatly reduced prices from what thoy
we're earlier in the season
We would name in part
japanese Silks, Plain, Striped, Chene anu
Plaid
Japanese Poplins Plsin, Striped. Chene ana
Plaid.
Mohsir Poplins, in the greatest variety.
Alpacas, in ali colors.
Black Silks, unusually cheap.
We cannot begin 10 name all the variety. puI
we would invite all to inspect our stock. 1t WILL
repay them. vr,rpp
ap2 WlIM Eh % oHAl ~ :. -.
WOOD AND COAL. CH F ?.
w February Sd, 1870: oon
Having in yard the best quality OF WoOD
and COAL for family use Will SOIL at Inc
lowest cash prices, uod
A splendid lot of seasoned Hickory 6iI Wood
half
Also Lykens Valley Red Ash Coal: :,
baltimore Company's White Ash Egg Coa!
Wikesbarre White Ash Stove Coal.
Lea Furnace Coal.
Lorberry Nut Coal.
Thanking you for past f4vors, solicit con.
tinusnce Of tho same, at Nos. 80 and Az HoutD
Royal street. n1ppcNUos
feb 3-tf A. ,. fErsf F.N - ~
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INST BLISHED IN 1922.
d. M L l. e IL 4,

f.. j. MI l. l. e IL,
No. Is King streot,
1mnortor and Dealer in CHINA, GLASS and
EARTHEN WARE,
Is row receiving his SPRING SUPPLY OF
goods, bought since the decline IN eolaa' hou;na
unusual facilities for purchasing, and an e1,
scns,ye acouaintance with the manufacturers or
Earthen ware and Glassware, both In this coun'
try and England, no is able to otfer unusual IN
ducements to country merchants and dealers
generally. ,o.,
embracing sll qualities Of earthenware from
common G. G. to best Ironplsted China.
Glassware in great variety, at low prices.
Window Glass Of all sizes.
Plated and Brittania Csstora, Table Cutlery,
&c, Sc.
give him a cali and he is satisfied he can cell
goods as low as any other first class house.
NH ll-eo3m [Leeesbure Washlngton.l
IF YOU WANT A GOOD, CHEAP AND
l. D0 COoRiNG STOVE OR RANGE,
GO TO CLARKSON'S,
l3 S. Royal street.
lie is also tho wholesale ana retSl1 sSghs ~ ~!
WOOD & CO.'S celeb rated FIE Fl ~ =. !, .LASSS' LaSS'
tbe bo.t Stove ever brought before the public.
It will heat at least so per cent moro and con-
snme less fuol than any other stove that has
yer been introduced in this market. He would
call the attention of housekeapers AID builders
to these beautiful and durable Heaters, as it
will give him pleasure 10 explain the great i'm.
prUvements and advantages they have over all
Others, and also take your orders for one Or
more of them. Call and see them.
The celebrated IKONSIDES COOKING
STOVE Tor sale exclusively at
Il Fl. CLARKSON'S.
13 :. Royal s. rect.
=. S.--A general assortment Of TIN WARE
snd HOUSEKEEPERS ARTl CLRS on hand.
city and country on best terms. AL work WAT
| rsnted. NH zo-3ml g. q.
EAoV
GRYsTALIzED OIL MANUFACToEY
Removed to
NO 43 KING STREET,
where will also be found
IMPROVED BURNERS
LAMPS, CHIMNEYS, WICY &c. &C.,
ri rea> onsblo prires.
49, Lu". HER & CO.,
sep 4-tt ~ h'r ST.. Ale1a. Va.
SALT SIT, SALT
To arrive per seho oner NJ. Skinner. 300 sack:
E7sEs' Salt and ~ j sacks Marshsl's Salt, which
| " II be SOLD At o. arket rates from vessel.
w. A. SMnOT,
NH % Smoots wharf.
l0AkF :, Tweeds and Cheviots for business
" su' IS Blackentons, in all colors for boys
suls. lust received by
r.h IS WITMER & sLAYMAKER.
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lam now prepared to clean and re3ovaie
oonts' garments in a very superior style. Goods
inns cleaned are not susceptible OF gathering
dust, and have worry fine gloss. and look Alto
gether like new. ,,,bo s,o,,-
est notice. and at very reasonable charges.
Give me call, at No. 81 south FairfsT st
NH 22-1m "a H. w f>hr 1 VII
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~ REAT LIGHT.

rREAT LIGHT.
The DRUMMOND BURNER producing
the brightest and most steady light ever obtain
ed from OIL free Of smell. For ssle at
sp lS-eo5t CCOAN'S, Royal It.
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proper foresight in its deceased protector?
THE VIRGINIA INSURANCE Comply.
STANTON, VA,
Offers to every head of family perfect security
against this melancholy condition
1t is for LIFE INSURANCE ONLY.
Its charter is perpetual
its Cash Capital sl25,0
It organized on the basis of the old Mutual
Life Of New York, and its successful expe-
rence.
The Premiums are paid in cash its Divi-
dends are paid in cash its policies are paid in
cash, without deductions.
assets are all cash, which presents the only
solid, substantial basis Of business for individ-
uals or corporations
1T INSURES ON ALL PROPER, SAFE
IT PUTs NO IMPROPER REsTRIC,
TIONS ON TRAVEL.
1T 1NSURES UNIMPAIRED FEMALE
LIVES
The Company is q combination Of tho pro-
prietary and mutual systems, securing the sd-
vantages of both.
Its Policies are non forfeitable after two
years. snd ircontosta bic after five years, for AL
mis- statements and errors in application except
as to the age Of the applicant This is a
SUBSTANTIAL HOME COMPANY.
The Assets will be invested in Virginia. and
help to build up our own interests in Virginia:
II commends itself for its safety. man agement
ard organic alton, to every VirgInian and other
Southerner in search of safe
HOME LIFE INSURANCE
INSTITUTION.
Live agents wanted in eTery precinct OF evory
county in the State. Send for circulars.
Address. PHILLIPS y MAYO.
General Agents for Y rginia and West Virgin
ia, Lock Box PIG, Staunton Va.
REV. GEORGE A. SMITH,
feb 1.3m Agt for Alexa. and vicinity.
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ANDREW II. MOTT. BERTRAND AsHbf
A H. MOTT s. CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HOIJS3 FURNISHING GOODS
CUTLERY;
Plated. britannia, Tin, Wood and Willow
Keap constantly on hand Walters, Toilet
Sets. Foe. Tubs, Spice and knife Boxes, Look,
ing Glasses, .Firo Irons Fancy. Clothes 3 ana n,
Mats, Napkin Rings, Common sense Sewing
Machines, and everything to BIO found in first
class Furnishing Store at 60 King street, AleS-
sndris Va. Jan 81
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9- Transient advertisements inserted at
former rates, viz: 81 for the first insertion OF
one square, Of eight lines or less, and twenty.
i've cents for each subsequent insertion.
@r arriage and Death Notices 50c. Obitu-
aries will be charged at advertisement rates. for
notices over four lines.
~- Special Notices or City Items l5c per
line TOR the first insertion, and eigb. cents per
line tor each subsequent insertion
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FARMING COMPARED WITH OTHER PROBES

FARMING COMPARED WITH OTHER PROBES
sIoNs.-lBy an Agricultural Editor. Gov
crnor Chamberlain, in making some suggestion,
to the Legislature OF Maine in his annual ad-
dress, relative to the importauce of farming,
which he represents as the great branch OF
our industries" adds :--"Farming is rather a
hard way to get rich but it is good way TO be
independent. And think, as general thing,
farmers are far happier than any other class Of
men who work as hard, whether with hands or
brains" This sentiment will find an echo in
the breast of nearly every business man 10 other
pursuits. During the past year how many
merchants or manufacturers can show that they
stand as we'll in their business relations as they
did the year before? and what vast numbers, n
marking down their prices, find shrnkage IN
values far greater than all their Or offs for the
year, whist the capital has been dipped into
tor the supply offamily wants-to pay for rents,
euuipages, and to keep up the appearance OF
health n business? On the other hand. the
farmer. if be has not laid by much money-snd
lang. lumber OF grain growers, in consequence
ot the .ow price oceasioned by the heavy crop
made iast year of wheat (ther principal money
crop), have not-yet, it he was out OF debt be.
fore, need not be otherwise than 10 comforta.
BILE condition, for he has been enabled to raise
suficiency for bis own support, if be is at all
proviGent 10 his habits. Aud then from what
load of mental agonies has he been exempted
10 comparison with other professions
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INSURANCE AGENCIES.

TOW OFTEN IS THE HOUSEHOLD
IL loaf buried with the household head, and
families that might have been comfortably
pl divided for, lett destitute by the want of
proper foresight in its deceased protector?
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DUCHESS DE BERRI.-Caroline Ferdinanda
Louise, Duchess de Berri, whose death is re
rorted by cable, was daughter OF Francis l..
King of the Two SIciIies. and was horn on the
5.h Of November, 1898. On the 18th Of April,
1916, she married Prince Charles Ferdinand
d'ArtoiS, Duke de Berri, who was assassinated
on the 18th of February, 1920. Seven months
after his death she gave birth to a son, the
present pretender to the throne OF France.
When the revolution of July, 1880, broke out,
she resolved to leave tho Tullories and 60 to
heaquarters of the insurgents with her SOD,
hoprg that by this step she would preserve
the throne to the family. She was ta's'tls
prevented. With tho o,her members OF the
family shc went into exile, but returned in
1882 to head the abortive iosurrecti,n OF La
Vendee. Betrayed by an infamous scoundrel
she was captured by the authorities aud couhn-
in the Castle of BIaye and held there until her
pregnancy becoming known, she was forced to
sign declaration of having marrled the Coun,
of Camac-Franco. She was then released aud
ever alter lived in exile. The Duchess was
woman of great ability and OF masou lne cur
age. In her youth she was noted tor the beau
~ of her person.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-23

VIM. HEINEKAMP'S frst-class BALTl-
MORE PIANOS. Everv instrument warrant-
cd ror Two years Sold at factory prices on &C.
commodaling terms usual in other cities.
PARLOR ORGANS from the best ma gers.
I will nlso furnish PA NOS from any iaKer
in the country, for which persons may nave
preference, III factory price,. hope thereoy
10 leave no cause for those who have at heart
the interest OF Alexandria TO buy away from
homo
I have also PIANOS from arst-class makers,
that have been out on rent, for sale at very re-
duced prices Every instrument warranted
Also the following:
doo,s Concertinas. V;olincellos, Bsnjos, Vio-
lin il n Bows, Bridges, Pins, KOsin, Mouth Organs
&C.. &c. c..:. c.u;,r.
Instrumental and Vocal Sheet Music, In.
structon Books and Music paper Orders n,;Hn for
Nv facilities for repairs of Pianos, organs
Accor rdeons, Violins' &C., &C., ar are much On
lareed, and satisfaction gusTpsnteeo Also tursd
and packed. Liam loJ v. De nN.
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TXCELSIOR MILLS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.

We are prepared to fill orders for ,,r
BLUE WINDSOR PLASTER: coon
finely ground a: nine dollars per ton @ ol anU %UO
pounds, in the purchasers bags; IN our own
bags at ten dollars per ton, the bags to be re-
turned in ten days, and eleven oel'srS 90 l" O"t'
rels delivered on the cars or wharf:
All bags not returned within thirty days TO
hc maid io-. We warrant the Plaster, ground
at this Mill as pure and unadulterated pTslele'
feb l-3m LEE 90 DlHN.
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ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE
TIRG ADVE 4 IL . d n
PUBLISHED DAILY By
GAR OW ID e N,
-nAzETTE BUILDING, 10 PRINCE ST.
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISE E X,
(F0r the COuntry,)

paSshsd sSd drsgaTsFKR Yg s g
snnum-payable in advance
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j. BRODERS. J. LANNON.
T BRODERS s. CO.,
y. No. II King street,
Alexsndrs, Va
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,
LIQUORs:
PROVISIONS,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE
Also keep on hand general assortment Of
Cordage, Tar, Pitch, Nails, Lime, Packing,
Oils, Lamps and Ship and Naval Stores.
All orders and consignments promptly Mt
tended TO, and goods forwarded without delay
to consignees on arrival
Agents for Duponts Gunpowdor.
Xxx Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portaton line. mn 1O-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-23

LARGE BUILDINGS IN NEW YoRK.-Tbe
merchap. princes of New York build them
selves monuments now days hardly less stu
pendous than the pyramids of the old Egyptian
kings.-To Stewards two immense piles at
either end of the great trade thoroughiare OF
the metropolis, and Vandcrbt's freight depot
down town, covering the whole of what was
ST. Johns Park, there is now to be added
vast structure of glass, iron and masonry, COW
erng Eearly threo acres, TO be used Tor the
passenger terminus Of the three Vanderbilt
railroads the Hudson River, the New York
Central, and the Harlem. 1t is to be located
on the Fourth avenue at Forty fifth street, and
will be ready for occupancy by next New ear 8.
The iron work is to cost about 81 ,OOO,OOO 1t ls
said. and the contract has been given to New
York firm. The root will require 100. 900
square feet of glass. The architecture will be
of highly ornamental character, and the struc-
ture when completed will be one OF the beauties
ms we'll as one.of the sights OF tho great city.
The CENSUS. s.-Thc ninth census of the
United States will be taken under the prsVs-
ions cf the act of May 231, 1850 on the first OF
June next The assistants are paid as follows :
Two cents for every name taken; ten cents for
every farm; fifteen cents for every productive
establishment Of industry two cents for every
dead person; and two per cent. of the gross
amount Of names enumerated, for social stats
tics and ten cents per mile for travel. 1t will
be seen by the foregoing that the compeusatio o
allowed an assistant or enumerator, provided
the district allotted to him shall not contain
less than 20 600 persons, will be about 5000 or
more The United States Marshal is forbidden
by law to accept any bribe or consideration Tor
on appointment OF assistants, and is liable TO
fine OF 81 900 should he DO convicted OF so
doin!.
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

Believing it to be to my interest, have - TINS
dsv removed from my old stand to l'' h'hs
street, above Washington.
T roturn many thanks to my friends and the
nublic for the Interest they have always mani
tested in my success, and beg contlnuan CO o'
the same at nv now store Very respecttuiiy
''o 11'' "' ' WIN. +. BROOkES.
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CA r d.
fNWELL's LONDON PATENT PRoCESS
FOR CLEANSING AND RENOVA-
TING GENTLEMEN'S
GARMENTS.
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u,lou through life becomo weary pilgrimage, the the
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becoInos shadowed with despair and illca %'L "
tho melancholy reflection tina. the happiness O
annthnr hncomog bliGhtod with your own.