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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

A new Catholic Church building is to be
built in Eastport, and Mr.. William C. New
comb has the contract for building it. 1t is
to be built on the sight of the old one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

The Postmaster General has established
Post Office at Kingman, in Penobscot county
The offices at Howard in Piscataquis, Portage
Lake in Aroostook, and Duck Pond in Cum
berland county have been discontinued.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

Rev. w. A. Drew of this city informs US
that his garden was entirely free from frost
on the 18th of March, and that he spaded up
bed and planted peas therein on that day.
This is earlier than he ever performed that
operation before.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

ID. Knowlton & Co. of Camden village have
taken contract to build sixty freight cars and
make l25 tons of spikes the European and
North American Railroad Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

Town Officers of Fairfield as elected yes
terday: K. G. Pratt, Charles Cornforth and
Silas B.. Starbird, Selectmen; Town Clerk, S.
S. Brown, Esq.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
FROM HARTFORD.

The Republicans of the Goth Senatorial dis
trict have nominated John w. Thayer of
Ellington, for State Senator
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
FROM PROVIDENCE.

Providence, X. l., March IA. The House
of Representatives to-day, passed the Senate
bill to establish State Normal School.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
FROM MASSACHUSETTS,.

Springfield March IA. A boat in which
were four frenchmen, was swept over Salmon
Falls near Russell, last night, and all four
were drowned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

1t is proposed to give Soldiers Monument
Levee for three nights, at Kendalrs Mills,
some time in May.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

Causes and cure of CATARRH will be ex.
planned at Prof. Hebbard's lecture Admis-
sion only bets Scholars, l0cts. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

The Executive Council commenced SEES
sion at the State House yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
T. ral anti State Netps.

Admission l5cts to Prof Hebbards lecture
this evening. -...-...r
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
Marrie0.

In this city, 18th inst by Rev. Mr. Cpjohn, Cyrus
L. Burns to Miss sarah A. Littleiied, both OF Au
gusta.
In Sidney, 18th inst. by Elder W. T. jackson, Mr..
james Allen of Vienna, to Miss Hattie A. Jack
son of Sidney
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

Scholars admitted for 10cts at Prof. Heb
bard's lecture this evening. ~S 40
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

The Argus says that the committee appoint.
ed to examine the iron bridge across the Pre-
sumpscot at Sacarappa, are unanimous in re-
iecting it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
Cincinnati Produce Markr

CINCrNNArI, March II.
MESS PORK-d21.5o.
LARD--l2A.
BULK MEATS-sides 100 8.
BACON-shouder, s1 clearrb ll's sides, ia
WHlskEf--ss. M VI sr-agea&#
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
Berlin,

Berlin, March IA.
Herr Fabrille has been appointed chief of
the civil administration of the occupied
French departments.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
EUROPEAN NEWS, &c
The Paris G Lyons Railroad is to be
be Restored to the French
Authorities.
Herr Fabrille has been appointed
Chief of the Civil Administration.
Paris.

Paris.
Paris, March IA. The Paris & Lyons rail-
road is to be restored to the French authori-
ties tomorrow, and at once placed in the
hands Of the former management.
Some disturbances have occurred in the
city, and several policemen have been mob
ed.
The Press urges upon the authorities the
adoption of stringent measures for the resio-
ration of order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15
INANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.
New York Money Market.

NEW YORK, March IA.
nJosat ANA
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-03-15

marl3- f&weodlw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
Fire.

BosroN, April LITTLE. mills aud other
buildings of the West CastIcton. Vermont,
State and railroad company were destroyed by
fire Saturday nj ht The mills were operated
for saving aud nlarLliziig SLATE for mantles
billiard tables, &c. A large amount Of manu-
featured goods and machinery We're burned.
Loss $l0U, 900; Insured tor about S54 .0n Is.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
Sinking Of a Steamboat, &c.

MEMPHIS, April 1.-The steamboat j. S.
Durham, from New Orleans, struck snag
Saturday. morning below Little Rock and
sunk. no lives were lost. The steamboat
Celeste took off her passengers and cabin fur
niture. The cargo was valued at $4,000.
The boat cost $2lO0O; insured in Pittsburg
for $4,000.
The rates of cotton have advanced to day.
All rail to New York ST. by river and rail six
less.
Henry Harris, colered, has been convicted
at Madison, Arkansas for killing j. u.
Crockett, u grandson Of Dayy Crockett, some
months since. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
SPECE8L NOTICES.

What is it:--Many, many people suffer
they are not we'll. There is no name for it. 1t
is simply weakness-a breaking down OF the vital
forces. Whatever its causes, (and they are innu-
mersble), its symptoms are in the main the same
Among the most prominent arc extreme lassI,
tuae. loss Of appetite loss ot flesh and greIit
cough are also frequently concomitants Of this
distressing state of body and of mind. The COM
mon remark in relation to persons in such con-
dition is, that they are consunptive. Now,
what these unfortunates really want is rigor,
sita1 strength; and MS certainly rs dawn lawn sue sue
tens and regain perfect health by resortng to
Hostetter's Celebrated Stomach Bitters. 1t is as
clear that lfc-reviving tonic is required in such
cases, Us that the dying flame Of On empty lamp
requires to be revived with new supply of oil.
Perfectly pure, and innocuons, containing put
tho most genial vegetable extracts, and combin-
ing the three grand elements Of u stomachic, an
alternative, and genial invgoEant, mos dr1 rs
- applicable to the diseases and disabilities of
The tttobler sex US to those Of men. ap l1-eolw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
TELEGRAPHIC.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.

WASHINGTON. April 1.-THE Senate alter
voting to disagree to number OF the HOUSE
amendments to the deficiency bill, appointed a
committee of conference on the disagreelng
votes of the two Houses. .>.,.
. A House bill establishing number OF post
routes in Illinois, Montana, &c, wasthen taken
up and passed. .,o
The House was engaged in calling upon the
delegation from States for resolutions, &c.
When the State of New Hampshire delega-
ton was called Mr. Boyd called up the resolu-
ton, introduced by him last week, in favor OF Il
revenue tariff .. ,f.,
Mr.. Cox, Of New York, demanded tho pre-
yious question, but it was not sec0nded-yeaS5
65, noes y, and the resolution went over and
the call on States was continued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
Spring Clothing.
BLONDHElM, CORNER KING A
FAIRFAX STREETS,

FAIRFAX STREETS,
Has on hand and is daily receiving the best,
newest and most genteel styles OF Spring and
Summer Clothing, consisting Of Menis Boys
and Youths Suits of all kinds: Light Colored
Pants and Tests-the latest out; also, a'large as
sortment Of Black; Blue and Brown Derby and
Short F4oek Goats, together! with an extensive
variety, of. Nsckties and Bows, which he is sell
inc by ali odds at the very lowest prices.
5. BLONDHEIM,
on1s Corner King and Fairfax ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

Stocks active and steady. Money steady ct g.
Va: IS u; do new, 72s. :
New YORK, April 17.-Flour dull and droop,,,
ing, Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn dull
and heavy. 80
BALTIMORE, April Cotton dull and nomi-
nally unchanged. Flour quiet but firm. Wheat
firm receipts light. Corn frmer; white South
ern 7SaSO; yellow Southern 76a77; mixed West
ern 73a75. Oats-more doing ut 65aG7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
The Markets.,

p LONDON, April l7-l:3O p, nl.-Consols 95l
Flor money and 93s for account. American Sc
curities quiet and steady. az
LIVERPOOL, April l7-ll:30 IA. III. -Cotton
dull uplands 7:a7! Orleans GAIL.
NEW YORK. April l1.-Gold steady at l0f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
Facts for IIousekeepers.-'

Ycust Powder will produce from twenty to
forty pounds more bread from barrel OF flour
than by the old-tmc tedious process Of raising
dough with Bakers or Hop Yeast. The economy
of purchasing Dooley's Y east Powder can readily
be seen by all. 1t permits no waste of flour
prepared with it, produces elegant, light nutri-
t Gus rolls biscuits, or pastry, such rs can be
eaten and relished by invalds or the most con-
armed dyspeptcs Put up in packages to suit
customers, and for sale by any and all Grocers
Dooley & Brother, Manufacturers, 90 New
Street New York. , ap l7-oolw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

To tho Ladies.-Dr. PANCOASTS FE-
MALE PILLS-a positive cure for suppression
or irrcgularity arising from any cause whatever.
They arc perfectly harmless.
Hay-Every Lady should keep a box Of these
pills on hand for use in case Of noed.
Price 80 per box Sent securely sealed to any
address on receipt of price Direct ull orders to
j. WALKER PANCOAST, NJ: D.,
Philadelphia, Pa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

GILLING-In pursuance Of law OF Mary
land, in reference to fishing, gilling particular
ly, one of the Maryland Police boats came up
the Potomac last week as far as Chapman $
landing, but no arrests were made nor any trou-
Bile caused. The OILERS generally have obtain
ed licenses from the owners of the shores, thus
emitting them to the privileges Of fishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
E1DR SALE OR RENT.

FOR RENTING comfortable three
H:i story DWELLING, No; Al Duke street,
now occupied by A. Rosenthal, Esq. Possession
given in a day or two. TO II good tenant the
rent will be reasonable Apply at the City Hotel
to GEO. w. ROCK.
un1n-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
Philadelphia, up G-3md&w1y

great SOCIAL EVILS and ABUSES, which
Interfere with MARKIAGE--with sure means
Of relief for tho Erring and Unfortunate, diseas-
cd and dcbilitatcd Sent free of charge, III seal
ed envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOClA-
TON, No. 2 s. Ninth street. Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, feb l3-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA lNsU-
RANCE CoMPANY.-At a meeting Of the Di-
rectors of the Alexandria Insurance Company
held on Saturday evening, Benoni Wheat, esq.
was elected President on the first ballot. The
election for Secretary and Treasurer takes
place to. morrow evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

CHANGE IN THE ADAMS EXPRESS CoMPA-
NY.-Mr. r. w. Falls, the former very efficient
agent of the Adams Express Company, IN this
city, has been relieved from his position, which
is now temporarily filled by Mr. r. W. Eddlns
the excellent money order clerk Of the company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
NEW AND HANDSOME STYLES.
United States Internal Revenue, s..
Assessor Office, 7th Dist. VA,

.N Assessors Office, 1th Dist. Va,
Alexandria, April Tth,, 1871. :
The annual list of taxes on incomes for 1870
and special taxes, &c, for 1871, have been pre-
pared and will be open for inspection at this
Sthce, No: S. King street, on the 18th, 9th and
18th instnnts
Notice Is hereby given that the Days ,nen,
TONED appeals will be received ind determined
relative tu any ERRONEOUS or excessive TAua-
tons, assessments or enuinerati0ns.. returned IN
said list; and said list will bep to the lnspec
ton Of all pers"Es who may apply for that pur-
pose. i'll =
All persons dealing in distilled ,pril:, wines
or malt liquors and tobacco, who do not MAKE
application to pay special taxes 70 the ASs7staht
Assessor BY the first Of May, will be subject L"
severe lines and penalties, imposed ny sec A.
act July 20, 1868, = .~.., = la.La -tHA
r ap t5-t2stll JOSIAH, WILLARD. Assessor
! TORSETSl ..Es-I CORSETS!
" 4 further supply ri those very cheap Cor
sets III white ana cuorrd. all numbers. at - ct.
NH s. &C. BERRYS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

FIsH.-The arrivals Of fish at the Fish
wharves, yesterday, reached 100000 her
ring and upwards of $4,000 shad, and it
will be seen by the report of the market that
prices have declined slightly. The demand for
fish continues unusually active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

The CANAL.-Another delay in navigation
in the canal, was caused, on Saturday, by the
sinking of another boat at Lock 50, near llar-
per Ferry. The boat has been raised and navi-
cation resumed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

PERSONAL Messrs VIM. Terry and John T.
Harris, members of the u. S. House of Rep
resentatives from Virginia, were in this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

STEAM TUG-The steam tug Atlantic, re-
Gently purchased by Capt. Joseph Denly, hay
ing been thoroughly overhauled and repaired,
arrived here from Baltimore to-day, and will
at once, take her place on the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

. To BE PAINTED 1t is said that at the next
meeting of the City Council steps are to be
taken to have the really beautiful steeple on
the Market House reprinted and repaired. 1t
has needed coat Of paint for some time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

MAD DoGs.-One of the dogs recently bit
ten by supposed mad dog, was very properly
killed Yesterday, for fear of accidents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

LIcENsEs.-U to two o'clock this evening
licenses, to keep ordinaries, had been granted to
the following persons, by Judge Lowe of the
Corporation Court, sitting for that purpose !:
Jas. Green Joseph Calmus, Henry Herbener,
VIM. p. Williams, Coony L. Bro, Sefer Blouse,
Thos Dewitt, Louis Appich, P. ONeil, John
Ahen, Edward Hughes, Anthony Dugan, Jas.
P. Coleman, and Fred Stiner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

DO not Despair until you have consulted
old Dr. DARBY, 1Oo Four-and-a-half streets,
Washington, D. G. He is invariably successful.
Washington, D. c., NH 2l-lm&
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

ALEXANDRIA, CATHOLIC BENEFICIAL SOCIETY
The regular weekly meeting Of this society
was held in St. Mary's Hall last night full
attendance was present, and the elegant banner
lately received was on exhibition. The regalla
was distributed to those members who had not
received them, and the members were instruc-
ted to attend church next Sunday in regalla,
to be present at the dedication of the banner
and regalia, which will take place on'that day
Immediately after yespers. After the trans
action of regular business the society adjourned
to meet on Sunday next at o'clock p ~ IN
full regalia. Appropriate addresses were de-
livered by Rev Thomas McDonough, Judge
f. NJ. Lowe and VIM Kilgour and Norman
F. Moore, esqs. .-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

Police REpoRr-MAYoRs' OFFICE. Be
fore Justice Alexander acting Mayor, the fol-
lowing cases were disposed Of yesterday
Joseph HUMPHREYS, Geo. Wamp:: ) os. Woody
Geo. Brookes, Jos Jarboe, 2. Trplett and
VIM. Harris, all colored, fer drunkenness and
disorderly conduct, were each fined and dis
E. Baker, colored, for disorderly conduct was
dismissed as the charge was not sustained;
Frank Harris colored, for fighting on Fish
town and striking another mau on the head,
causing wound that may prove serious, was
sent to Jail for further hearing
There were no cases to-day;
NIGHT REpoRT.-last night was clear anu
cool No disturbances and no arrests
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

RECEIPTS by RAILROAD. -Among the re-
ceipts of produce, &C., by the O., A. 4 NJ. Fl.
r. last week, were the following Corn 1878
bushels, wheat ?, 134, oats 2 1884, mill offal SSs,
corn meal 100, seed 6, rye %, barley 100, pota-
toes 2S5, dried fruit 5, onions 5, ground sumac
l26 sacks, -four ESQ bbls, apples - bbls., but
ter bbls, eggs GO bills, hides 5 bundles, ba'
con 2l0 lbs, tobacco 10 cases, paper Is bund-
les, leather 26 rolls, lard bbls., casks 1T,
fresh beef so lbs, COWS, calves, &C., %, cult
vators 9, fowls coops, rags 4,l3G lbs, brass
and lead ITS lbs. tallow l Dbl, lumber 10000
feet, iron and bones $4,000 lbs, Car cattle,
sheep and hogs, car furniture
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

IHAvE for years been opposed to Calomel'
and since 1899 have used Simmons Liver Reg
ulator as Vegetable Remedy, and can conf
IDENTITY assert that it has exceeded my expecta-
tations, curing cases of Dyspepsia and Liver
complaint that were thought almost hopeless.
-, '1a:.!. r.. GRENvILUE WOOD,
: ..w 80, 4 Moods Factory, Maeoa,G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

~, FOR REN1-That large and most de-
HSI lightful BRICK HO USE, No 81 Washing
ton street, corner of Queen. This is II most de-
most healthy and pleasant neighborhood; Is III
good order md condition; has large yards on
the west and south, with grapes, fruit trees and
flowers. f. j. LLOYD,
dec 5-tf No. ia Queen street.
81. FOR .SALE-Thc elgibly situated three
H#i story BRICK no USE, Jog Duke street, be-
tween Pitt and st. Asaph, containing ten rooms
and bath room, with hot and cold water The
house is furnished throughout with gas and fix
lures, and is most desirable residence; being To-
Gated in pleasant neighborhood. The adjoin-
ing lot is offered with the aforementioned prop
ertv. or it will be sold separate if desired. For
terms apply at No. 40 south st. Asaph st. mo 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

The RIVER TRADE.-A number Of collers
came up to-day-also, large number of river
craft 5... . .... ...' ... .i'i o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

YESTERDAY -Sunday was delightful day,
and the congregations at the various churches
were large. In the three Episcopal Churches,
confirmation services we're held, and sermons
preached by Bishop Johns, The resident min
listers filed the pulpits Of the other churches.
In the evening good many people were out on
the streets promeuadiug, and many persons
from Washington came down to spend the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

Swiss IMMIGRANTS. Messrs. Brawner &
Co., real estate agents Of this city, have received
a letter from an influential gentleman OF Swift
erland at present residing in Rome, in which
an offer is made for a large tract OF tlmbered
and agricultural land, in the western part OF
the State, the object being to settle there and
induce several Swiss families to follow and
make Virginia their future home. The land
in question is admirably adapted to agriculture
grazing and vine raising, and Immigrants
from Switzerland would find hearty welcome
from the people Of Virginia. ~ ..sa....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

NJ. E. CHURCH SOUTH PARSONAGE
the M. +. Church, South, yesterday morning,
about $500 was subscribed by the congrega-
ton toward the fund for the purchase OF
parsonage. This, added to the money already
accommodated, through the efforts of the
ladies'. amounts to nearly sufficient sum for
the purpose desired. The trustees have decided
to purchase the property formerly the residence
of H. Bradley esq, on King street. for the
sum of $500. This will make one Of the
most eligible and pleasant parsonages in the
city -. .l.-f .'..s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

"OOE. WEDDERBU URN. IL CO.,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Importers and Dealers in
SALT PLASTER,
Have on hand and to arrive full supply Of
LIVERPOOL G. A. SAT-.
LIVERPOOL FINE SALT.
TURKS ISLAND SALT,
ofthcr own importation, and therefore guaranteed
SOFT BLUE WINDSOR PLASTER,
Supplied in Lump, or Ground -
NO l PERUVIAN GUANO
'...'..-. FINE GROUND BONE DUST.
LISTERS BONE MLAL.
MAPES NITROGENlZED SUPERB HOS
PLATE LIME.
Analysing 800 per cent. Ammonia, IA per cent
Soluble Phosphate Lmc--a quick rs well rs
durable Fertilizer.
OBERS A. a. MANIPULATED GUANO,
AND
OBERS ANNOTATED sUPERPHOS-
PHATE LIME,
well known in this section rs having been ex-
trnsyoly and successfully used by tho side OF
other favoritc manurcs.
ENGLISH DISSOLVED BONE,
which comes with the guarantee of the English
inspection, which is very rigid, and supported
by ANALYSIS of DR.. A. Voecker, Chemist to the
ROYAL Agricultural Society of England, and DR..
]. w. Mallctt of tho University of Virginia.
Particulars furnished on application, I,
Put up in strong bags weighing Nv lbs each'
finely ground and ready for sowing or drilling
Price S55 per ton, 1000 lbs.
All of tho above articles sold at lowest nusr-
kct nrices sp l0-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17

CONFIRMATION. = Bishop. Johns. administer
ed the solemn and impressive rite ofconfirmatiop
according to the rules of the Protestant Episs
copal Church, yesterday, at Christ Church in
the morning, at St. Paul's Church, in the
afternoon, and at Grace Church, at night AT
Christ Church, Rev. Mr.. McKim, pastor,
there were thirty six candidates, at St. Pauls
Rev. DIR. Norton, pastor, twenty one, and at
Grace, Rev. Mr.. Spriggs pastor, seventeen.
On each occasion the Bishop delivered most
feeling discourse to very large and attentive
congregations. He was Us energetic and im-
pressiye as he used to be in his younger days,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-17
LOCAL NEWS.

DEATH OF AN AGED MINIsTER.-On Satur'
day night.last, the venerable Alfred Grlhth
who from early life, to within comparatively
few years, has been an active minister OF the NJ
E. Church, died in this city. at the residence
of his son-in-law P. g. Uhler; ESQ, aged g
wears. He was stationed in this city in 1916
and again several times subsequent, and endee
his earthly career, surrounded BY his family
and friends: Mr., Griffith entered the ministry
in 1906, and finished his active work as min
istersofsthe gospelsinl8s6 ct RylandIchapel il
Washington! Recently his bodily and menta
faculties had become impaired, but for many
years he was a man of uncommon vigor and O
rare ability, and most successful preacher
Of the gospel. His funeral will take place to
morrow. .. $50. e." -.
CORPORATION CoGRTAS saturday s. Pro
cEEDINas CONCLUDED. Geo L. Simpson hav
ing resigned as registrar of the Second Ward
Robt. Alexander was appointed i'll his steao
and qualified. @.
Com VS.. Hiram Arnold; case continued.
John Dillon and John Hall were ordered
to be discharged from Jail before the payment
Of the fine assessed, they having served out the
time of imprisonment imposed by the Court.
To-DAY.-F. S. Blackjack qualified as adj
ministrator of Geo. r. Blackjack, deceased.
Hederson' $ guardian,vs Henderson ct al. in
chancery; decree appointing Albert Stuart com
missioner to sell the property designated