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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
From New York.

New York, Dec ga Herald reporter
says he is informed that Tweed was yesterday
negotiating with the agent of Il. a. Scott, for
the disposal of some of his property.
A fire in Maiden Lane last ght damaged the
building occupied by VIM Ester, fur importer to
the extent of $4,000 Another fire in East
Tenth street damaged the saw mill building OF
Rodman & Hepburn to the amount OF about
$4,000 The lumber firm Of Derby, Snow 4
Preutiss and Rommel & Leicht, brewers, both
of Jersey city have failed. The liabilities OF
the latter are reported at over S4OO,OOO. =
Another fraud in the tax commissioner S
office has been brought to light. The taxes
of Messrs. Iden Il Co., amount to SI5.OUO.
They are marked dismissed OIL false attida-
Wits, the amount paid the city being $1,000.
There are ten more indictments against j.
D. Minor who has just been acquitted Ut coun-
terfeting and it Is the Intention OF the govern
ment to try him upon one Of these at an early
day.
Fisk is reported to have secured tor suppress
sion his correspondence with Helen Josephine
Mansfield and discontiuuance Of suits by the
payment OF SjG,OuO.
The uptown portion Of the city is not fully
supplied with gas 1t is expected there will
be enough to meet the requirements Tor few
days.
At meeting Of the Emigration Commission
ers yesterday a committee report was adopted
declaring that the sutferingS of the passengers
on the Cholera steamship Franklin are due to
insufficient ventilation and want of proper water
condensing apparatus The commission have
a large number of unemployed laborers on hand
who want to go South.
One Of the chief causes of DETECTION among
Tweed bondsmen, it is said, is due to their
unwillingness to stand the examination OF the
reform lawyers as to their property, some OF
their real estate having been purchased from
the city at prices much below the real value:
1t is now believed that Burroughs, found
dead in his house at Paterson, \. j., was pols-
oued, and two abandoned women have been
arrested as accessories.
General La Cecilia, u noted Partisan Coulniu-
mist General and wife, arrived here yesterday
on the steamship Europa, from Glasgow.
r. H. Manning, agent Of the Passalc Zine
Company, was robbed yesterday Of a package
of bonds stock, etc., worth $4,000.
A fire occurred this morning in the oil refin-
cry of Lambert, Ayres &Co., foot OF west
Sixty.6tth street. The damage amounts To
about SO, 600.
The Nautical Gazette of this city has received
report from Boston to the effect that the nj
ted States trgate Wabash, on her passage
across the Atlantic, encountered severe gale
in which between 80 and 20 men were lost over
board Inquiries have been made to ascertain
the correctness of this report.
1t is reported that VIM. NJ. Tweed has sur
rendered himself aud resigned his office as conf
missioner of Public Works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
1DIsPATCHEs TO THE GAZETTE.
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Dec. 29-2 p. m.-The bulletin
from Sandringham to-day states that the Prince
is gaining strength. The swelling above the
hip is subsiding and causes less pain.
LONDON, Dec 29-Proceedings against the
dealers in the Days Doings have been suspcn
ded for three mouths OF promise of the accus
ed to stop selling the paper.
PARIS, Dec. 29-The official Journal dcnie:
that the Germans have made any arrests Of
French citizens to be held as hostages.
The committee of the Bank OF France arc
disposed to increase the circulation Of the
Bank to 3OO,0OO,O 900 francs instead of 10000,
QUO francs as demanded by the government.
Gambetta, who was last at Versailles, ha:
gone to Toulon While at the former city he
addressed the radicals counsclling patience
and moderation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
Rare Opportunity.

Owing to unfavorable pecuniary clrcum-
stances, one of the most extensive New l"rN
Clotb;no manufacturers has sent to the
SAREpTA CLOTHING HALL OF
l. SCHWARTZ & Co.,
an immense lot of the best quality of Beaver
and Chinchilla Talmas and Capes for their dis
posal at great sacrifice.
Don't miss your chance, but call at once at the
Sarepta Clothing Hall.
S. DEALHAM,
dsc7 Head Manager
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
Shit.

CINcINNATI, Ohio, Dec. ga. Hlcket
Cooper, and others, composing the committee
appointed by the Grand Army of the kepuhollc
to make arrangements for the erection OF
monument to the memory OF the late Genera1
J. B. Mcpherson, have sued j. ID. Jones, inc
sculptor, to recover $l9,l2 % damages tor talIlng
to complete the work in the time spcclflcd III
the contract.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

RED MEN.-At meeting Of Osceola Tribe:
Improved Order of Red Men. held last night,
the following named officers were elected to
serve for the ensuing term. They will be in
stalled next Thursday night j. T. Ward,
Sachem; G. H. Hinkin, Junior Sycamore; W
A. Sisson, c. of r.; Hugh Latham, K. Of W..
J. II. Soper, Steward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
verltict-Libel.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec 29.-The verdict of
the coroners Jury in the case of John W. Ken
nedy broker, was, that he came to his death
by his own hand while laboring under great
mental depression indicating temporary Insanity
B. w. Morgan, the defeated candidate tor
Mayor has entered criminal suit for libel
against the proprietors of the Evening Leader
for articles published against him during the
campaign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
Boiler Explosion.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 29.-The boiler in the
steam saw mill of Harrington Brothers, corner
of Pratt and fremont streets, exploded tins
morning about 10 o'clock. The building Is
complete wreck. One of the Harrlngtons was
killed and several other persons severely H.
juried,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

THE BRICK YARD, with the machinery, tools,
ETC., of Messrs. Tucker & Lucas will be sold
by public auction on Monday next, at noon, on
the premises The Yard is well located, the
clay of most excellent quality, and rare
chance will be offered to any one wishing to en-
rage in the business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

COBBED AND URDERED To LEAN lit NlI .
In the police reports published in the Ca
zette there frequently appears this record, cob
offenders, in nine cases out of ten, come from
Washing ton, or further North, the execution
of the order necessarily sends the most OF them
back to that city, either to stay there, or to 60
on through to their homes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
DUDLIC NOTICE.

pUBLlC NOTICE.
This is to notify my friends and the public
generally that ! am now prepared to furnish
Them with STOVES OF ALL DESCRlP-
TIONS, having made arrangements with the
manufacturers which will enable me to sell at
rates rs low AS the same articles can be obtained
in the Northern cities My stock is large. My
experience of 80 years in the business with my
personal attention, | think entities me to claim
OF the public q liberal patronage. My aim ana
object is rs it has always been, to dcn faithful
IL with all, and give full value for their money;
j would request of all in want of COOhlNG
STOVE to call and examine my cooking stove
and prices before purchasing elsewhere. also
call attention to
BIBB'S HEATER,
For heating rooms, the best Fireplace Heater,
| think. that is made Warranted in every case
to act we'll Ny stock of stoves and tinwarc Is too
varied to mention, but would invite ali in want
to call and examine for themselves.
ENOCH GRIMES,
ouo Oft 4G King St, Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
The Markets.

New YORK, Dec. 29.-Stocks very strong
and active. Gold firm at 9ta94. Money very
tight at 7.l-lGa75. Va. SKIES Sc; new
551. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat qne
and firm. Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, Dec 29.-Ea. SKIES, old, +:
bid: do. coupon, old, IS bid: do. consolidated
SCI bid, 5GS asked. W. Va. SKIES, 81. Cotton
du low middlings l9i. Flour quiet but firm
Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn quiet anc
scarce: white Gail; Western yellow and mixcC
6Sa7O. Oats quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

THE FRIENDSHIP FAIR is still in PROCESS and
it will not terminate until tomorrow night.
Last night the Assembly Rooms, where it is
held, were densely crowded by an eager and hap,
by assemblage and the scenes more en|ivened and
made doubly cheerful by the sweet music
which was played b." Clarkson S Cornet Band =,
of Alexandria which will perform to night and
tomorrow night at the Fair room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

CITY HoTEI~-C Considerable improvements
have of late been made to this old and popular
house, and under the management of its pres,
ent lcssees, Messrs Carr and Barrett, the hotel
is rapidly regaiuing the large and lucrative Gus
tom it once enjoyed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

BROKE INA young man named Robert
Bingham, while skating on the Canal basin,
Yesterday evening, broke through the ice, and,
il is said, would have been drowned had it not
been for the assistance rendered by some boys
who were near him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

OYSTERS supply Of oysters at the dock
has again become exhausted, but several car
goes are reported as having been caught by
the ice below, and two tug boats have gone at
ter them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

HABEAs CORPUS CAsE-H. A. Moore, col
ored, convicted at the Corporation Court upon
an information of subornation of perjury, and
who had hearing on writ of habeas corpus
before Judge Underwood on Friday, and re,
manded to Jail, was again before Judge Under
wood this evening. The Attorney General OF
the State was present and assisted the Com
monweaIth's Attorney. The case was in pro-
gress when the Gazette went to press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

WILD DUcKs-The late cold weather have
ing frozen over the creeks and marshes, the
wild ducks usually frequenting them have been
compelled to seek subsistence in other quarters.
and large focks are now daily seen in. the open
places 10 the river. Reports from below say
that white backs are more numerous this sea-
son than they have been for several years past.
Duckers Robert Smith and Charles Guy, arriv-
ed up yesterday in their sloop from Greenaway
with large lot of wild fowl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
NJ. r.. HARLOW.

JOHN HARLOW. NJ. Is. HARLOW.
HARLOW s. BROTHER,
GROCERs, LIQUOR FEED, AND COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron streets
Alexandria, Virginia.
Special attention given to the sale of Country
Produce We most respectfully cali the atten
ton of the trade to our large and splendid stock
of goods, consisting Of Wines and Liquors
Flour, Hams, Shoulders, Breakfast Pieces, But
ter, Lard Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers, Syrups
Molasses, Cod Fish, Mackercl, Herring, Wood,
enware, Baskets, Spices, Cigars, TobuccO. Canned
Goods, Coal Oil, &C., and every other article
usually found in II first class wholesale and retail
establishment Orders from the country rr-pect-
fully solicited, and all orders shall receive our
prom pt attention. mar 2O-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

GAS BIL1s.-As Monday may be observed
as holiday, the time allowed for the discount
on bills due for the last quarter will be extend
ed until Tuesday, but unless paid on that day
M fnrtber extension will be granted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
lSI'ECFFL ,N'EgICES.

gsS"THE GREAT PICTORIAL ANN JAIL.
HOst.tters United State, Almanac for 1877, for
distribution, gratis throughout the United
States, and all civilized countries of the Western
Hemisphere, is now published and ready Tor de-
livery. in the English, German, French, Nor
wegii,n, Welsh, Swedish, Holland, Bohemian
and Spanish languages, and all who wish TO un-
dcrstand the true philosophy of health should
read and ponder the valuable suggestions 1t con,
tains. In addition to an admirable medical
treatise on the causes, prevention and cure OF q
great variety OF diseases it embraces large
amount of information interesting to the mer-
chant the mechanic, the miner, the farmer, the
planter and professional man. and the calcula-
tons have been made for such lnerdians and lat
iludes as are most suitable for correct and COM
prehensve NATIONAL CALENDAR.
The nature, USES and extraordinary sanitary
effects of llustcttcr's Stomach Bitters, the staple
tonic and alternative of more than half the Chris
tian world are fully set forth in its pages which
are also intersperSed with pictorial illustrations,
valuable recipes for the household and farm,
humorous anecdotes and other instructive and
amusing reading matter, original and selected.
Among the Animals to appear with the opening
of the veal this will be one Of the most useful,
and n,Gy BE- hnd for tie asking. The proprletors,
Mcssrs. Hostcttcr " Smith, Pitts burgh, Pa, on
receipt of n two cent stamp, will forward a copy
by mai. to any person who cannot procure one
in his neighborhood. The Bitters are sold in
every city, town and village and are extensively
used throughout the entire civilized world. deb
~ BACHELORS HAIR DI E.-This su-
perb Hair Dye is the best IN the Wortd-Pertectly
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. No dis
appointment No Ridiculous Tints, or Unpleas-
ant Odor. The genuine ". \. Bntcheor's Hair
DYE produces IMMEDIATELY Il splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold by
II g. RAM \nN. Nfri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
4 MOTHER GREAT REDUCTION
"A IN THE
PRICE OF TEAS AND COFFEES.


fresh, pure and unmiNcd and if not satisfactory
will be exchanged.
COFFEES:
Java, Mocha, Ccylon, Maricuho. Lnguyra and
Rio Green, Roasted or Ground if desired, from
to DC per pound less than formerly, We use
great care in the selection of our Cotfccs, ami
guarantee them to give entire satisfaction.
We would also call attention to our stock OF
Jellies, Canned Goods, French, English and
American Mustards, Gross 4 Rlackw"Ifs Pick
les, American Pickles Peak, Frean 4 Cos. CO :
ebratcd Biscuits Albert Biscuits, Pure French
Candy from 80 to GOc per pound.
Every variety Of Spices, perfectly pure. ground
and whole a liberal discount 20 the trade.
CHINESE TEA COMPANY.
No. II North Royal street,
ian q Near the Market.
RICHARD ". AVERY. +. j. DAVIDSON
4 VERY & DAVIDSON
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY GROCERIES, WINES,
AND LIQUORS,
No. 22G, King street, corner of Alfred,
ian 14-tf Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

CAFE AND DESIRABLE IN ' ESTM En- /.
twenty PER CENT SAVED IN FUEL
BY using
BROW Ms
PATENT METALLIC WEATHER STRIPS,
For windows and doors.
They exclude wind rain, cold, SHOW and dust.
Try them, and You will find your house warn
"''N LEWIS HOOFF, .lr..
dec 29-tf NO. . south ralli"A -.
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RIgLHE.S'G .H.iTEHFyE.

1 Y ff'3s W. !" S y LIS soS SEt c5
y 1877 King st., Acxn., Va.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY
Carpenters Tools, Doors. Sash, Blinds Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, Mouidngs
Balusters, Of different patterns and Newell
Posts A large stock Of French and American
Glass, double and single thick of all sizes
Paints, Oils, Earnishes, Paint and White, Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
Machine ,. oil. Also, Lime, Of superior quality,
Cement, Cucined Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, SC. a large stock of Pugh's cclcbra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establishments.
of Building Material promptly attended to.
Terms cash. feb lit
RoBT. JAMESON. a. N. CLARKE.
JAMESON u CLARKE,
ALEXA NDRIh
PLANING MILLS, SASH, poor j. BLIND
FACTORY,
Nos q and 70 North Water street
Dealers IN
DRESSED FLOORING and WHITE PINE
LUMBER
ian2 JOHN Il. LAMBDIN, S"pt.
RIsHIELL s. HODGE,
VIRGINIA SASH, DOOR AND BLIND
FACTORY AND PLANNING MILL
CORNER FAIRFAX AND QUEEN STREETS,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Sashcs Doors, Blinds, Frames, Muudimgs,
Brackets, Novels Balustcrs, and
Mantlepicces,
constantly on hand at the Factory. Call and
examine stock and prices apS-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

B. ". Il. Fat meeting OF Jefferson
Circle, Brotherhood of the Union held last
Wednesday night, the following named officers
we're elected to serve for the ensuing term.
They will be installed by the officers Of the
Grand Circle next Wednesday night &C. W,
u. H. Henken; G. j., ". W. Gray; c. +:
VIM. Harrison; H. S. H.: A. Marshall; Il
R., E.S. Boynton; H. T.. B. T. Lucas W.
of Day. J. Gather W. of n, R. Purcell: Ii.
Her., p. ?. Mason; Stewart, John Kessler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29
GROCERIES.

r c. MILBURN,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION NERCHIAT,
NEW STORE,
No. 10 North Royal st., and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, Va.
The proximity of this store to the Market
House, 1.-THE centre Of trade, will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care.
Consignments and orders for Groceries re-
spectflly solicited. They will receive careful
and prompt attention. oct 2t-t1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-12-29

MAYORS OFFICE.--E Hutchinson, for dis
orderly conduct, and attempting to force his
way into the residence of Mr.. D. A. Windsor,
was discharged with reprimand.
William Conkling, on complaint of his wife,
for vagrancy was cobbed and ordered to leave
the city.
John Hall, for disorderly conduct, was dis
charged with reprimand.
NIGHT REPORT Might cloudy and cold
There were no disturbances Three prisoners
and seven lodgers-most of the latter being
laborers on the A. g. f. R. R.-were at the
station house
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

Vanderbilt is acknowledged to be
the modern Colossus of roads.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

\ New Orleans paper records an
incident which occurred at ball
there recently which is proper for
ladies only to read, as they might
possibly improve the fashion. After
the bali was over a young lady step
ped into dressing room and soon
came out. She had on very low
necked dress. Just as she stepped
out she dropped her fan; stopping to
pick it rp, ont rolled couple OF IN
dia rubber balls which were for some
cause stuffed into her bosom. It ap-
peared she had loosened her dress
and thrown a nubia around her
shoulders and waist, thus releasing
the patent palpltators. We feel
sorry for the lady, inasmuch as this
accident was the means Of breaking
off a match.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

OFFICF-Rafl's Brick Bulldlne' Secoh
street, opposite the Capitol.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

A GAINESVILLE Wis. editor has dis
covered that many of the young
ladies of that city wear their corsets
in bed with the strings tightly laced.
The editor neglects to say how he
came to know so much.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

,u,uE ABOVE NAMED PROPRIETOR HAVING
leased the Ormsby House would inferm his
friends and the travelling public that this House
has been thoroughly refitted throughout and put
in complete order for the comfort and pleasure OF
all who may please TO give him call. :. -,
The TABLE will, at all times, be supplied Win
all -he substantias as well as the luXurleS that
the market affords. No pains viii be spared to
please guests and every attention will be palu to
their respective wants at all times,
The BAR IS well stocked with Flne Liquors.
Wines, &c. ,ooN
Attached to the House is a BILLIARD ROOM
containing Three Tables of the latest improved
STYLES with good cues, balls and fine light.
Also GENERAL STAGE OFFICE for the stages
connecting with all the differnt lines of Stages
and Railroads running through this State and
California and any information in relation TO the
same will be cheerfully given at all times
va. Particular attention paid to booking fas-
sang4rs calling them. &C Nov. Soft
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17
Terms of subscriptions:
Rates of Advertising:

one square llG lines first insertion....-S3 OF
Each Subsequent inSertion.............-....l l 0t
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

The other day little shaver was
expatiating on the injurious effects
of tobacco. Said he: The oil Of
tobacco is so poisonous that a single
drop of it put on the end Of a dog s
tail will kill a man in a minute -
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

Eight negro Ku Kluz in Mississip-
pi are under arrest. They disguised,
killed an old negro, and thought
white men would get the credit OF
the Job. Mistaken.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

Georgia game OF baseball broke
up in the eighth inning with one arm
broken, one eye put out, one jaw dis
located, and IS fingers ''shifted.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

An apothecary who is continually
troubled with the inquiry for the
time was asked the other day. please,
sir. tell me what time it is?'
why. 1 gave YOU the time not
over a minute ago, " said the astonlsh-
ed apothecary.
Yes. sir replied the lad, "but
this is for another woman =
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

Speaking of apples, it is remark
able that the first apple in Paradise
should have turned out the first pair.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

An exchange says q Minnesota
Juror addressed a note to the Judge,
in which he styled him "onorable
Jug" The juror, the Courier-Jour-
nal says, was evidently thinking
rather Of the contents of the Judge
than of the Judge himself.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

A druggist in New Hampshire
threatens the local paper with suit
for putting an 81" for an < &" in
his advertisement CT grape pills.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

Sauibob suggests that the cause of
the potatoe rotis the rot-atory motion
of the earth, In which view the best
commentators coincide
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

Great excitement prevails in the
State of Florida over the recent dis
covery of a white Radical who holds
10 Office.
The Daily state register. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1870-1872, 1871-09-17

How to overcome your sorrows-
Strike one of your own sighs.- Judy