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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-09-15
A GREAT OFFER
HORACE WATERS

No. ISL BROADWAY. NEW YORK.
VIII dispose of ONE HUNDRED PIANOS, MELeDEoNs
and ORGANS, OF six first class makers, al cflheeg o'c
prices for cash da1fg hiS mo:th VIII take from
IS to S25 monthly until paid. New Octave Pianos
for S25 and upwards. New Organs for St5 and up
wards for Cash. lo-ii-1y -abseo, n y.
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A VOID QUACKS-A victim of early indiscretion,
.caysi1r nervous debility, premature decay, &C.,
having tried in vain every advertised remedy, has
simpe of seifcnre which lac viii send free TO
his teiiow-suifers. Address, j. IL. FUTILE, Is Mas
sau ST, New York.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-09-15

NEW MEDICAL PANIPHLET-Semina,P Physical
and Nervous Debility. its effects and cure, Price
p cents. Address Seer ETARY, Museum of Anato-
my. 6lS Broadway, New York.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1870-09-15
Over Five Hundred Dealers

in various parts of the land have unreservedly
doTsed them. They are in upon numerous lines
of Railway, including the Union Pacific and the
Pennsylvania central. and officers of these
roads, with other prominent r. r. officials, endorse
them as the Watches for the use Of Il. r. employees
AID travellers, yet introduced.
The following presented as specimens OF these
testimonials:
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often effectng Il perfect are in -ingle day No
form Nervous Disease fails yield TO ats wonder
fn power Even in the severest case of Chronic
NEURALGIA efecting the entire system, its use Cor u
few DAYS affords the astonishing relief ana rare
ly fails TO produce complete and permanent cure, 1t
contains no materials esligtestdeSree injurious.
1t has the unqualified approval OF the best physicians
Thousands in every part Of the country, gratefully
acknowledge its power to soah the tortured nerves,
ana restoring the failing strength.
Sent by mail ON receipt of price and postage.
One package 81 90 Postage cents.
Six Packages. 500 80 y
1t is sold by all dealers in drugs aud medicines and
by TURNER & CO., Sole PgoprieteTs. 100 FREMONT
ST 6OST0N, MASS. 22-3meow
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0uSTaGE S sSsisd f Ros s59% .s in iz
so cts Address Il. RICHARDS, Box 1886, New York
p. o.
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81 WSpap0r
AdVer Using.

T4SYCHoMANCY, FASCINATION OR SOUL
!. CEAREII S{f.-4oo pages; CLOTH This wonder
ii book has f instructions to enable the reader
fiscinate either sex, any animal at WILL Mesmer
ISM Spritualism, and hundreds Of other curious ex-
periments. ii can be obtained by sending address,
with 10 cents postage. to T. VI. EVANS Co. No. II
So. Eighth ST., Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
SPECIAL NOTICES.
The Great Pictorial Annual.

Hostetter's United States Almanac for 1871.
for distribution, gratis, throughout the United
and oil civilized countries Of tho w estern Hem
isphere, will be published about the first of
January, in the English, German, French,
Norwegian. Welsh, Swedish, Holland, Bohe-
man and Spanish languages, and oil who wish
to understand the true philosophy of health
should read and ponder the valuable sugges-
tons it contains. In addition to an admirable
medical treatise on the causes, prevention and
cure of great variety of diseases, it EN- braces
q large amount of information interesting 20
the merchant the mechanic, the miner, the
farmer. the planter and professional man ; and
the calculations have been made for such me-
ridians and lslitudes as are most suitable for
correct and comprehensive NATIONAL CALEN-
EAR
The nature, uses, and extraordinary sanitary
effects Of Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the staple
tonic and alternative of more than half the
Christian world, are fully set forth in It's pages,
which are also interspersed with pictorial illus
trations. valuable recipes for the household
and farm, humorous anecdotes, and other in
structive and amusing reading matter, original
and selected. Among the Animals to appear
with the opening of the year, this will be one
of the most u etul and maybe had for the asking.
The proprietors Messrs. uostetter q Smith,
Pittsburgh, Pa, on receipt Of q two cent stamp
will forward q copy by mail TO any person who
cannot procure one in his neigh borhood. The
Bitters are sold in every city, town and VILLAGE,
and are extensively used throughout the entire
civilized world. dec 27-eolw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

POLICE REPoRT.-The police officers say that
some of the street gas lamps will not light.
The regular and some additional force was
kept pretty we'll employed yesterday in taking
up drunken people.
The crew Of the schosner L. W. Wheeler
Captain Isaiah Lewis, complained this morning
that the captain had discharged them without
paying their fare back to iortbern port, as
required by the articles of agreemen The
captain maintains thst this ia northern port
Three stray horses were taken up in different
quarters of the city on Christmas eve night:
Mayors OFBICE.-Columbus Beach, hailing
from Washington, for disorderly conduct, was
discharged with reprimand.
II. c. Lawrence, hsiling from Washington,
for disorderly conduct, was fined and dis
charged.
resisting the police officers. were discharged
with reprimand.
Calvin Goings, Basil Warning and Joseph
Tstsspsugh, for dilorderly conduct were dis
missed with An admonition
Thomas johnson, colored, for disorderly con-
duet in a lager beer saloon on King street. was
fnsd and discharged.
James Mitchell, colored. for striking his wife,
was fined and discharged.
Charles Scales, colored, committed TO All on
the charge of stealing clothing from the house
of Mr. John Atwell, WAS re examined and fully
committed for Court.
MAGISTRATES OFFICE William Phillips,
for stealing S25 from Thomas Downey, was
committed to jail for examination at the next
tel m of the Court An effort WAS made TO COM
promise the case by return of the money, but
Justice May stated that the day OF compromls-
ing such cases had passed and gone, and that
offenders must face the music.
MONT REroRT-Night clear and cold
There were no disturbances and but one arrest
after ten O'Clock. Several dodgers, among them
q man with his wife and two small children,
who had walked, they said, all the way from
Wheeling.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

ID NDII Z NVN'1 nv u t y y II -
We beg 10 inform you that we nae TGnpchea
orr oyster house, at our old stand No. II north
-. Asapn street. where we keep constantly on
hand during the present season good supply Of
FRESH OYSTERS.
Oysters served in all styles cheaper than shy
place in the city. There. will b. no oysters
Upholstered by u: in his city, but will be fur
nishad in any quantity when ordered.
All orders from the country promptly at-
tended &c.
There is also ladies' saloon attached to this
place, up stairs. Respectfully,
VIM. A. BAGLEY & CO.,
No. IL North St Assph ST..
sep 29-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

FIRE-Thc alarm Of fire between eight and
nine o'clock on Christmas morning Was caused
by the buroing of the cd framed house on
Prince street, adjoining, on the west, the old
Farmers Bank. The fire department was soou
on hand and ct work and the flames were rre-
vented from spreading The building was oc-
cupied by colored people, and the ire was ac-
cdentai. The property belonged to the estate
of the late Thompson Mason, e>l, and was
insured in a Richmond insurance company.
The house Vas one of the Oldest in the city, in
1894 having been us.d as u brass foundry ny
Mr. George Fletcher 1t then stool on the
west side of branch that ran from about
where the Marshall House now stands to Hunt
ing Greek, cross log of which stream now
lies em 5edded at the intersection Of Duke aud
Royal streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

JOHN II. SURRATT's LECTURE H..
Snrratt, who will deliver his lecture here on
Monday next was announced in the Washing
ton napers to deliver his lecture on Friday
evening next, at Lincoln Hall, the principal
6,Il in WASHINGTON. The building Is under
The charge of the Young Men Christian As
sociation, and the hall having been named 10
memory of Mr. Lincoln it became question
of nronretv whether Surratt should be allow
ed the use of the hall for the purpose of relat-
inc bis story. Accordingly a meeting OF the
ioint stock company was held, ADD it was re
solved not to allow Surratt to deliver his lee
tnre in Lincoln Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-The sinking OF Blk Eng
lish ships n the Seine by the Prussians for the
purpose OF obstructing navigation has occa-
stoned great indignation here, and throughout
England. The British Vice Consul at Rouen
has presented to the Prussian commander a
formal protest against the act OF spoistloD
committed upon British SUBJECTS.
Mesieres is surrounded by Is, 900 Prusslans,
and siege is imminent.
BORDEAUX, Dec 81. "A dispatch from Poi
ters on the 25th says 10000 Prussians, with
artillery, occupy Bloris, and have indiscrimi
nately piIlaged both public and private houses.
city is also pillaged. Prussian officers and men
arc sII engaged in the work Ot plumber.
A dispatch from a encon 10Th, says the
enemy evacuated Ebcuf and Bourgtheronde,
at which latter place they had an entrenched
camp.
There is DO news from the army of the
Lnire.
MADRID, Dec. 26.-Ri0ero, President Of
the Council has resigned, and Is succeeded
temporarily by Sagosta.
FLORENCE, Dec. 26.-Prince Amadins, ac-
companied by the Minister of Marine, has
started for Madrid. General Cialdini follows,
and is to receive in the Spanish capitol the
title of the Duke of Gaeta.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 27.-The steamship City
Of Baltimore, at Queenstown, from New York,
reports having passed 500 miles from Fastnet
steamer painted black with white ports,
with the loss of her screw, and bound east un.
der sale. She wanted no assistance. She is
thought to be the steamer Virginia, which lett
New York Dccem Sd for Queenstown and
Liverpool.
NEW YORK, December 27.-The following is
q summary of yesterdays news:
King William reports that Msnteufel gained
a victory near Amiens, and captured 100 pris-
oners.
There has been no more fighting in Paris.
A French naval expedition is organizing at
Brest. Its destination is unknown. 1t is estl
mated that there are now GU0.0 German SOL
diers in Franco.
TIE Fenisn convicts in England have been
liberated.
LONDON, December 27.-Advices from Paris
are TO the effect that the Notifications of Paris
still waste ammunition by an Intellectual can
nonade on the Prussian positions
General Mauteutfel is in pursuit Of the Fronch
army OF the North, and has captured some prls-
oners ut Abort.
II is stated that tho Belgian civic guard will
be reorganized rs Mobile guards.
Eight persons were killed by railway &C
cidcnt near Hatfield this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
The Markets.

New YORK, December p Stocks quiet s.
Saturdays prices. Gold steady at l03sl9f, the
opening price. Money steady at I in gold to
in currency Virginia SKIES, e1-coupon' %
do. new G3 Flour 5sluc better. Wheat aZe
better Corn is shade hrmer
BLLT1MolE December Virginia SKIES:
old, 80 bid, 81 asked; do. 1866 6c5 bid. Cotton
quiet and nominal. Flour firm and fairly &C.
tive; Howard Street Superfne haS5 gu 40
Extra GsS6 IS. Wheat choice scarce and IN
demand at full prices ether grades dull and
difficult to sell; choice white lIOalS5; lar ~ 5c
prime l4Oal6O; prime to choice red l65slS0
fair to COED 135sle0; common l2oalS0; Ohio
and Indiana 137a14O. Corn firm and steady;
white IS yellow 72s73. Oats active and high
er st S5s95.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
'Eho Georgia Election.

ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 26.-Jaspcr county
Lawton's majority is 90. The Democratic coun-
~ ticket is elected. Henry county, gives Law
ION majority of All. Cattosa county
Young majority is EGG; the Democratic ticket
is elected
Gurnnett county Prices majority is llOG,
the Democratic county ticket is largely elected
Fayette couuty-Bigbys majority is As. A
hadica! representative is elected,
The county officers, Democratic, are elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
From San Francisco.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 27.-The professional
pedestrians Kenovan and Maxwell. yesterday
walked TO San Jose, distance Of fifty miles,
rested M hour and half, and started back at
eight O. clock, reaching This city at halt past
eleven o'clock this morning. A committee &C
companied them through Montgomery street,
and collected 81 ,4S5, to be equally divided be
tween the Protestant and Roman Cathonc
Orphan Asylum,
Mrs. +. +. Reach, an actress, who came
here With Mrs. Bowers, died suddenly yester.
day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE.l
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Partizan politics
here just now consists almost entirely ofspecu
lations rs to the result OF the rupture between
Sumner and Grant. The debate on Santa Do
mingo was but the preliminary sklrnisk OF the
inter party war, whose faaI battle will be fought
at the next Republican Nominating Conven
ton.
All the clerks at the departments are on
halt holiday and each day Of the week will be
a dies non.
1t is said that Boutwell, will oppose Wilson
for the Massachusetts Senatorship.
Nearly Que half of the members of Congress
have left the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
The Richmond Calamity.

RICHMOND. Va, Dec. &c. john II. llol
man, Jr., OF Jackson, Tenn, is now known
certainly TO have been burned at the Spots
wood, making the eighth victim.
Tho James River is frozen over this morn
ing.
Nathan Bernstein, of WASHINGTON city, who
vas at tho Spotswood Hotel when 1t was de
stroyed by fire, turned up safe this morning.
MesSrs. Wilcox, OF Lynchburg, and Walden
of Chesterfield, reported missing, are safe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
The Fire at HarrisOnburg.

IIARRIsoNBURG, Dec. 25.-The fire consum-
ed whole square before the flames were sub
ducd. Among the establishments destroyed
yels theei + Eig g NSat9na Raqk the semi
goods store, and Andrews livery stable. The
American Hotel on the opposite side of Main
street was considerably damaged.
All The glass ia the windows were broken by
the intense heat. MIR. Switz.r & Son we're
badly hurt, but not seriously.
The destruction of property will amount to
500 900, half OF which is not insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

ANXIOUS. The friends Of the parties are
very anxious about the tate of two lrlshmen
who left work on the metropolitan Railroad,
in slary ,au1, last Tuesday,to walk to this city,
where their families reside, but who have not
been heard from since the night of that day i;
and az it was intensely cold that night, and as
thew were drinking, it is feared that they may
have frczsn to death on the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
Fires.

PROVIDENCE. Dec. 27.-Cadyg's factory IN
Gloucester, was destroyed by fire Thursday
night Loss $1,000.
ROCHESTER, Dec. 27.-Thc loss by the
burning of the Pool building, the Daily Demo
crat publishing and press rooms, and the -four
mil will reach $3.50, 900; insured for SIS: 1000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
4 SSEMBLY ROOMS,
n MONDAY EV'G., JAN. I'd,
49, AMIN nTflIIp I(NJJV

J II. SURRATT will deliver mis- LECTURE,
In which he will give full and truthful &C.
count of his THRILLING ADV ENTU rs
DURING THE REBELLION. his intrcduc.
ton to J. Wilkes Booth, and ths plan arranged
to kidnap, not murder, President Lincoln. the
attempted abduction and its defeat. together
with the abandonment of tho plot, tho arrest,
t,isl and acquittal, denuncistion of Judge Fish:
er, Judge Pierrepont, Edwin NJ. Stanton and
Louis }. WeicEmann.
Admit sion s0c. Tickets for ssle at French's
Bookstore No extra charge for reserved seats
dec 2T-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
IVY N r. 4 K q q o y 3
SOMETHING FOR COLD WEATHER
NOW RECEIVING-A VERY
LARGE STOCK.

Heavy Cloths for Suits.
Cassinels and Boys Goods.
Flannels, red and white.
Very fine and heavy Flannels.
Blue and Gray Full rlannels.
Striped and Plaid Insey.
Heavy Plaid Cottons.
Twill Cotton and Usra3urgs.
Bed Ticking, I'LL qualities.
Canton Flsnnes.
Striped or Mariners Shifting.
Towels and Toweling, Table Cloth Goods,
Wide Sheeting, Pillow Caseng, Shawis in
great variety, Stockings Of all sizes and kinds,
Gloves for every body, Merino Shirts and
Drawers with full assortment OF sll goods III
our ike. ,lo,>
dec II HOBE HI l.. WUOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

RIVER BoATs.-An attempt was made by
the steamer Irorsides, of the Aqua Greek
line, to lore, passage from Washington TO
this city this morning, but it failed sigually.
The steamer Columbia lett Baltimore for this
city last Saturday evening, but after proceed
ing some distance 90 her way ,urnod baol.
The Wawaset due here Sunday evening was
caught in one OF the creeks d9wn about the
mouth of the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

INFRAcT1oN OF INTERNAL REVENUE LAW.
"A merchant of Gordonsvile and one from
Rochelle, were examined before U. S. Com
missioner Whittlesey last week, and bailed for
their appearance before the U. S. Circuit
Conrt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

MEMORIAL TABLETS. The tablets to the
memory CT Generals George ashington and
Robert f. Lee, purchased with subscriptions
made by our citizens. have been inserted In
the walls of Christ Church, on either side OF
the chanccl They are chaste and simple
tributes to the heroes they commemorate, and
are evidences of the refined and critical taste
of those who selected them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
DOR T H f o L a 5

DOR THE 10 L I d A Y 5 G.
AVERY u DAVIDSON,
22G King st, cor. Alfred.
Invite attention to their largo and well Sc
lented stock Of
suitable for the approaching Holidays.
Layer Raisns, in whole. half snd quar-. boxes.
Zante Currants, Citron,
Fishers MiDce Mcat, Flavoring Extracts,
Pure Spices, Sea Moss Farino,
Cox's Gelatne Duryea's Corn Starch:
Heckcr's Farina, Preserved Ginger,
Brandy Peaches, French Mustard,
Sardines, Lebsters
Olive Oil, Cstsups.
English Sauces: Sweet Cider
Canned Fruits and Vegetables English and
American Pickles, &C., sc.
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Genuine Old Baker Whskey, Hanger Whis-
key, Thompson's Pure Rye hskey and other
choice brands Port, Madeira and Sherry
Wines of genul importation; Cooking Wines,
Jamaica Spirits, N. K. Rum, Pure Holland
Gin, French and Domestic Brandics. &C., sc.
All goods sold at tho very lowest prices and
delivered FREQ Of charge.
AVERY e DAVIDSON,
dec o 23G King St, cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

DEAD.-Thc little child Of Mr.. Nunimaker,
wbo lives near the intersection of Princess and
Pitt streets, that WAS burned so severely on
Saturday last, by falling into the.firc. as men
toned in the Gazette of that date, died on the
following day from the injuries it had received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

SELLING L1oUoR.-Samuel WALTON, iol-
mer resident of this neighborbood. but who
sold out, and was appointed an Indian Agent
q wear or so ago, has been convicted OF selling
;n,oyic,ting beverages to the Pawnee Indians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

SUN FIRE CoMPANY.-An attempt will DC
made to night to 1eorgaazo Tie Sun Fire Com
pany, once the most efficient In the city. "A
meeting for the purpose will be held in the
Encine House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
Mad Dog.

New YORK, Dec. 27.-At Spring Valley
near Morristown, N. j.. yesterday two little
children of MIR. Berj Maines, were torn
fcarfulIy by mad dog. A horse and some
sheen and cattle were also bitten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
r UMBER, &C., FOR SALE.
NEW STORE.

Just opened at Tho corner OF King and st
Assph streets, and would call the attention OF
housekeepers especially to our supply Of PRO
VISIONS, Hams Bacon, Lard, Fresh Meats,
Poultry and Produce generally. ~
Also large lot OF CANNED FRUITS OF
every description in store, just received. $50
we'll to call on us, rs we arc prepared to sell
cheap.
Goods delivered free Of charge ~ any part CT
the CITY. GHEEN ~ BIRCH,
nov l9-tf 14S King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

FRosrBIrTEN.-The driver of the Cameron
Mills wagon who was caught in Washington on
Saturday last, by the suspension of navigation
and had to drive back over the road hsd his
hands severely frostbitten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
lsy E.. Ed. E1arriSoa, .AHciiuncc".

: UST RECEIVED, and will be sold during
e the Holidays, . large and extensive CON
Autographs, Chrcmos and Looking Glasses,
Beautifully framcl. viii tie SOLD during the
Holidays, also, MI kinds o: Christmas Goods.
Toys, Fotons, Glassware and Crockcry-:uli
lines. Sale every night. Come one come NJ.
H. - HARRISON,
dec 22--3, No. 10 n. Royal -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

yANNEY'S CELEBRATED CHlLBLAlN
IS LINIMENT.
An inialIiolo cure for frosted feet Thousands
both old and young, are to:monted all wintor
by this most annoying and painful complaint
To such cure is guaranteed by using this Lin
m emit as directed. 1t will also be found very
eficacious for Sprains Bruises and kheuma-
tiem Price Csc per bottle. Prepared only ~
JANNEY s. CO.,
And sold by Them, wholesale end rotail, At
their Drug Warehouse, las King street, Al
exandris Virginia. dec u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

GonED BY Cow.-A young man while In
the vsrd, in rear Of Mr. Legs livery stable, ON
Christmas day, was attacked by al Infatuated
COW and gored. lie escaped, however, with
only few slight Injuries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
National Bank

CHEYENNE, w. r., Dec. 26.-The First Ma
tional Bank Of Cheyenne has been organized
with capital OF 100000 A. r. Cvn'erse'
was elected President and Il. j. Rogers,
cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

RETAINED LETTERS.-Among the letters re
tanned in the pos,oficc at Lynchburg is one Tor
Robt Mcdaniel, Alexandra, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27
"standard wine Bitters.'

The most e 55stIys VIVA in which hsvo been
slssT.I spcn herbs and roots as make the most
strengthening and healthy Tonic.
Sold by druggists. dec 27-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

NOTARY PUBL1C.--Mr. Jesse OWings, OF
Fairfax county, has been appointed notary
public by the Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-27

THE " EATHER-The present cold suap"
is one of the most severe ever experienced in
this cality, and koocks into cooked hat the
theory about change in tue seasons iaducsd
by the approach Of the Calf Stream to the
shores OF Amcrica. 1t commouccd on the
night OF the Goth, when the themome're tell
to degrees below the freezing poiut. On
the night of the % / the river frpz. over from
shore to shore, and on the morning If the Oath
the mercury stood at degrees above zero.
The ten perature moderated yesterday, and this
morning the themometre indicated 20 degrees.
Since Saturday navigation has been entirely
suspended and persons have walked across the
Potomac as securely as though they were on
the ground Many Of the Joe houses in the
city are bling filed with ice five or six inches
thick, and as Gear crystal, taken FROM the
cana! basin.