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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

DACON HALL FOR SALE.

Bv virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court OF
Prince William county pronounced on tho 9tA
day of May, 1870, in the suit of Carter vs.. Gray
SON 5 admir-, the undersigned. appointed Com
mis,ioncrs for that purpose, will, on the' SEF-
TNTW DAY OF AUGUST, 1871, that being
Cour. day. at the front door Of the Court House,
in Brcntsv;ll", offer for sale that NALU ABLE
TRACT or LAND called BACON HALL, OF
which Dr. John Is. Grayson died seized con"
tuinins about li2 acres. This land lies within IA
miles of Gainesville, II station on the Manassas
Gap Railroad and IS considered tirst-rate land
The improvements consist OF i; good - Eli
LING and out houses, &c; also & LOT or Hss
GROUND at Gainesville. We are author- Ea
lied to sell al private sale
Terms: Onc-tcnth of the purchase money IN
cash on the day of sale the residue in thtee IN
stalmcn,s, bearing interest from the dizzy N sale,
and payable rs follows: Enough on conhrma-
ton Of sale to make, with cash payment, one
fourth Of the whole purchase money; three
eigh,hs in one year and the residue in TWO years
from the day OF sale Purchasers to give bond
and the titlr 10 be retained Us security for the
deferred payments.
EPPA lIUNTON.,s /.
POWELL HARRISON.
Pr VIA co., ic N-c0ts Commissioners.
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KILLED. DC.

CoNcpEa, Aug. DR.. George How and
vile. Mrs Charles r. Tilton aud Miss Wal colt,
I'll Of Boston. while taking 4 pleasure drive
westerly in Charleston. were run lnso hy Al!
express ll7ir on the Vermont Central railroad,
and the three first named were instantly Killed
Miss Waro; escaped with slight brnscs.
pRovIpENrE K. l., Aug. 3.-fhomlaS j,
Gross. chief Of police Of this city. died tins
H. III. Of parulyt!c affection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02
DESTROYED by Lightning.

Fort MONROE, Aug. "A heavy thunder
storm passed over this section yesterday after
noon. 4 large barn on the Hampton Normal
school farm was struck by lightning, aud de>-
troycd, with its contents consisting OF one
horse. oats, fodder. harness, and farming I'M
plemcntS Loss about four thousand dollars
There WAS no insurance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02
The Markets..

New YORK. Aug. 2.-sStocks steady and firm.
Virginia skies G4l do. new -. Money easy at
> Gold steady at ~. Flour Unchanged
Wheat dull. Corn heavy.
BALTIMORE, Aug 2-Virginia skies, old. 81
bid j4t asked. Cotton firm; low middlingS
nomnaly lSal9l. Flour dull and market ia
vors buyers. Wheat firm. White Southern
Corn weak ut -; yellow do 10; mixed Western
dull and declining at G7!. Rye steady ut 65a7a
Oats active at iSu50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02
Mem. " .tr:, t:lay meet upon the Street..
and STOP 10 greet,

Always SAY have You seen the $40 Scotch
Cashmere Suits at BLONDHEIM'S corner
King and Fairfax strects?'
Linen Suits at $3.50, 81 and 81.
White Duck Suits at 81, S. and s..
Linen Coats Mt &c and upwards.
Most complete varieties Of ligh,-rolorrd Pant,
and Vests.
Blue and Black Frock Derby and Sack Coats
Also Shirts, Collars, Drawers, Ties, Socks, &c.
Grand opportunity for good goods at low
prices Il. BLONDHElM =,
ir:H' Corner King and Fairfax 81;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES TO TIL F. GAZETTE
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-The seizure Of the pa,
pcrs at MarSeeS, relating to the purpose Of the
lntcrnationals to fire the docks: burn the ship
Ding and take the city during the confusion,
W;lS supposed to be in consequence OF the con,
hagrations. Nancy and BourgeS were to be
fired and taken on the same plan.
LONDON. Aug 1.-The weather throughout
England is fair and favorable to the growing
crops.
The appointment Of +. +. Wade, rs s;lcccs,
sor to Sir Rutherford .ilcock us British Minister
to China. is published in last nights Gazette.
\ grand banquet will be given in I.ondon, on
the 10Th instant in celebration OF the centenary
o. Sir Walter Scott Hcpworth Dixon will
preside. and it is anticipated that four hun
dred Of the most distinguished people of Great
Britpin and the continent will be present.
PARIS, Aug 1.-The Siclc announces that
the members Of the Republican left have re-
iicctcd the proposition for fusion with the eX-
trcmiSt ASsemblagH
The courts martial have bean postponed I'M
til the Sth inst
y letter from Lyons says there is no demand
ir foreign labor in that city and vicinity.
LONDON, August 1.-The Grand Duke Com
Stanline. Grand Admiral Of the Russian Navy,
arrived nj Noolwch on tie cigar ship and paid
visit to the arsenal.
Lord Bloomfield, WHO WAS i few days ago
transferred from an Austrian to Russian mis-,
sion. has been created Baron by the Queen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

CuILErTnES' OFFICE July II, 1871.
Tax payers will take notice that the taxes due
the City Council of Alexandria for the year ISL
are now ready and in the hands" Of the Collectors,
who can be found at their office each day. except
Sunday from y a. IN. to > p. m. All persons
paying their taxes on or before the first day OF
August. IN current .t''1S will hc allowed Il dis
count Of - per cent; or before the 1T day "i
September 10 per cent; Oh or h"tinrr ia" 1T day
Of October per cent, and no discount viii h'
allowed after that date.
JNO. r. HILL. Collector y. ID.
= X. FIELD, Collector :. ID.
Oiticc--Undcr the Mansion House, one door
north of the Telegraph Office iy l.:
SHEElrFS NOTICE I" TAN-rA' Frs
On and after February 1T, ISL, my "ic" will
be- on Washington street, adjoining the drug
store OF Dr. Picrpoint. would respectful = ask
persons VIII" have not paid their State and roun-
Is taxes for 1870 to call and settle. The c"ntin-
uancc of the public schools depends upon INC
payment Of taxes promptly and am compelled
to settle with the Auditor. The unpaid taxes Tor
1869. with interest must bo settled.
!. 6. O. NEAL,
jim 81 Sheriff Alexandra co., )"
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RI Il r. =.
TAXES FOR 1871

TATE ia rs FOR 1871
The State tax bills for 1871 are now in my
hands for collection. All persons are hereby
notified that they arc required to come I" my
office, No. 81 King street, and make payment
On all bills not paid by tho LIST of September
five per cent will be added to the amount, and
the bills turned over to the City Sergeant, VIII"
is compelled by law to force immediate payment.
W d. CORSE,
iy 2G-tSl City Treasurer, alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

TuE STRIKE At CrMBEELAND.-Thc strike
at Cumberland mentioned in yesterday Ga
zrttr. WAS confined to the miners employed by
the Hampshire and Baltimore Company at the
National Mine on George Greek, and resulted
from difficulty between the Superintendent
and the men, and not from !. demand for high
er wages. |, is probable that the disagreement
has already been settled.
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Special .N'0TICES.
Science Adyances.-As soon as m art

science AdYanCcS.-AS soon rs nm article
purporting to be of utility has been tested. and
its merits endorsed by public opinion, unprinc;;
pied parties endcavor to rcplenish their depicted
purses by counterciting, and substituting Il spn-
rious for the genuine article. Some time since
mercury, in the disguise of pills, powders, &c,
was given for all diseases Of the stomach and lily
or, while quininc WAS freely administered for tho
chllS. At length Hostctters Stomach BittcrS
made its advent, and M entire new system of
healing was inallguratcd. The beneficial effects
otthis valuable preparation were ut once mel nnw-
edged. and mineral poisOns suffered to sink into
that obscurity to which IN enlightened age has
consigned them. There have been many spurious
bitters palmcd upon the community which. after
trial, have been found perfectly worthless, while
uostett"rs has proved Il blessing t" thousands
who owe to it their restoration t" health.
For many years we have watched the steady
progress of Ilostcttcrs Stomach Bitters in public
estimation, and its benilcrnt effects rs cure for
all complaints arising from the stomach, of NOR
bid nature, and we arc free to say that it can be
relied upon rs 4 certain relief and remedy. Its
proprctors have made the above preparation,
after years Of careful study and sitting, and are
now rcaping the reward claimed by this valuable
specific, and which they SO richly merit 1t is
the only preparation of tho kind that is reliable
i'll all cases, and it therefore demands the altrn-
ton Of the afflicted. jy "l-c"lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

TmE poToMAc Fruit GROWERS ASSocIA-
TIoN met in Washington, yesterday. y goodly
number were in attendance, and the tables
were hmlntiiillly laden with finest specimens of
delicious fruits. embracing apples, berries.
grapes peaches, pears, pIumS. and some vcgc~
tables is bcct< and tomatoes Interesting dis
cuS>ion- were had OH matters relative To the
cultivation of fruit trees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

CANAL COMMERCE. Since Monday evening
at three clock loaded boats from Cumberland
have been continually arriving at this port.
and the American Company, which AT the line
did not have i ton of coal, has now six lhouS-
and tons ut their wharves, or in the canal basin
and the other agencies are also receiving largc
supplies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

REMArk~-W market f." Wheat L. without
animation; receipts ar" above tn" nv"rag" III
uuanti,y and prices i!Iay be quoted la2r oil ON
ali grades; offerings nI 1876 bushels red, with
sales At no. 10 -, l2j, lbs. 80 -. rs, la&,
Ia. il2 ana! lil for common :" strictly prime
offerings Of go bushels white, with sales of fair
II -. Corn j. in light receipt, and the market
j. - shade irmcr offerings "t 1872 bushels mixed
and ~ q" yellow, with sales Of the former N :"
and no sales "f the latter reported. Small
offerings Of Rye. with sales nj - and - Oats
are unchanged; offerings 81 lliS bushels, with
-ars AZ IT.. Il and *.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

DUBLIC SALE.-By virtue Of Il deed of
l. trust executed by A. n. Thomas. on the lSt
of October 1857. and of record in the Clerk s
office Of Prince William county, the undcr-ign-
ed therein named as trustee and for the pur-
poses of said trust. will, on MONDAY, the lh
day of September 1871, that being Court day,
sell, for cash, at the front door of The Court
House, in Brcn.svilc the TRACT OF LAND,
conveyed in said deed, containing EIGHTY
FOUR ACRES adjoining the residue of the
III John Johnson and others. This land has er1s
on it a small DWELLING HOUSE. aE:i
Selling as trustee, shall convey only such
title rs is vested in me rs SUCH which is believes!
To be unqucstonabl".
EPPA HUTTON, TRUSTEE
Prince William CO., is 2J-cuts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

A Elcrors noG.--Alr. Joseph Burns. who
Ives OIL Columbus s,reet, opposite the canal
has ii. was attacked Yesterday evening by his
Erye Newfoundland dog and severely bitten.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

Tine SYNAG0CuE. The brick wOrk II dc
Synagogue on Washington street has been conf
rictcd. and the building will be ready for occu-
patton on the lSt Of September. The size Of
the room in which the services will be conduct
rd is - By % feet. \ rabbi from Haii-
more has ac .trtcd a call to take charge al the
congregation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02
EECERsIO.>.s, pIt.HICS, Sc.
~ MILES TRIP ON THE RIVER
pn,p1 ,r,,, GI 90

4 NRNND JUNI BI y ~ 10y Z Ik.!IV:' - -
" PICNIC TO CLIFTON BEACH. ON
- - MILES TRIP ON THE RIVER
Round trip Sl.25
The WAWASET will leave the foot Of 1th st.
wharf Washington. TIL URSDAI, August 3D..
at $50 m, and Alexandria at 80 Il. m. on
the above excursion, returning t" Wa-hingt"H
by q p. m.
A sumptuous dinner will be- served OH the
beach in the old Virginia style. with refresh
ments of all sorts. Ice Cream, Lemonade. &c.
will be served on the boat, and fine BAND
will discourse excellent music.
The above excursion is for the purp">r Of
raising funds to complete the beautiful little
Clifton Church, p;clurcsquely situated Il short
distance from the beach, and good time Is
promised to all who will attend.
Stafford co., jy 3l-3l
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Cool lager.

The coolest and best glass Of LAGER BEER Il
be- had in the city can be obtained at NJ. RUBEN
Restaurant opposite the Confectionery Store E"
{. Schaicr, ON Fairfax street. irti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

TorrlHG OrF.-!rhe brick work u! the
new building of Mr. Charles Brill on Royal
street. near the market square having been
completed. the Usual topping of ceremonies
were conducted there This evening i'll the pre-
scncr Of Il large number of invited guests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

TO the EadicS.--Dr PANCOASTS FE-
MALE PILLS-a positive cure for suppression
or irrcgularty arising from any cause whatever.
They arc perfectly harmless.
no" Every Lady should keep box e! these
pills on hand for use in case Of need.
Price 81 per box. Sent securely sealed to any
address on receipt of price. Direct all orders to
j. WALKER PANCOAST, VI. d.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, up G-3md&w1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

ACCIDENTALLY SHOT Mr. Samuel Reed.
while shouting woo,lcock in the marsh back Of
the huryine grounds on Hunting Creek, ycStcr-
day evening. was accidentally shot in the face
by Il friend who accompanied him. The two
gentlemen had become separated, and the
weeds being tall. a. the bird was flushed be
tween them. the accident WAS hy no means I'M
accountable. Mr.. Reed received several scat
tcring shot in the Face near his eyes but
fortunately his eye balls were not injured, and
his wounds are thought to he of 4 slight char
AFTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

Bachelors Hair Dyc.-This superb
Hair Dye is the best IN the IForld-Pcr,rctly
Harmless Reliable and Instantaneous. No dis
appointment No Ridiculous Tints, or Unp!cas-
ant Odor. The genuine W. \. BatchclorS Hair
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY II splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Brau-
ttul. The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, Ii Bond 81, New York.
New York ian 1(}-cOly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

pUCkETS. Tubs, Baskets, Fancy and Plain
- Nurnshcd Boxes. Dus, and Scrnb Brushes,
White Wash brushes, DemijOhns,. Peach Bas-
kcts sc GEO McBUKNEI Il SON,
iva l6G and 10 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

Coop TEMp!,l:> The following officer: Of
Welcome Lodge, No. %, Independent Order
of Good Tcmpkrs, TO serve the ensuing quarter
were installed last night by the e. ": G. T..
S. b. Corbett, esq: Past Worthy Chief Temp
lar. Jno II. DcV Vaughan; Worthy Chief Temp.
lar, Henry Charles: Worthy Vice Templar
Miss lsora Coleman; Worthy Recording Sec
rotary, JAS. Il. Cation: Worthy Financia Sec
rotary VIM. Barnett; Worthy Treasurer Henry
Baker: Worthy Chaplain Miss Mary Goods:
Y orthy Marshal, VI. Waterman: Worthy In
side Guard, Miss Jennie M"rryman: Outside
Guard. Emanuel Stern
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02
.7LCTEO.r !S.TkE.S.
\ & i. Il. Il. STOCK FOR SALE.

~ j. i. f. +. STOCK FOR SALE.
Proposals will be received BY The C"mlnis-
sioncrs of the Sinking Fund until TIL URSDAY,
August Sd, 1871, for the purchase of 1000
SHARES of COMMON STOCK and 1000
shares of PREFERRED STOCK of the O.. a.
H. NJ L. r., 5000 IN DIVIDEND SCRIP,
with all the interest duc thereon. If not disposed
II by the I'd DAY OF AUGUST, 1871, the same
will be sold by public auction, at T. clock III.
n that day, in front of the Mansion House.
HUGH LATHAM, Mayor
GEO. r. SI1INN,
r. $. ASHBY. Auditor,
". y. CORSE, Treasurer.
IL 1j-tS Comm rs. Of Sinking Fund.
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TRAND DUTCHESS COLOGNE.

Just received II large supply of the ab"v" rrl L.
hra:rd COLOGNE. which We guarantee" to he
equal IT,. If not better than, any III the market
COOK Il CREIGHTON,
aug TO- King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02
LOCAL NEWS.

PAY YOUR TAXES. People are grunbline
about the poor accommodations the public
schools have; and with justice. Dwelling houses
arc not suited to the wants Of schools: yet prop
er school houses cannot be built without money.
and money can't be had unless people pay their
taxes. Now, the Sheriff tells US that half the
levy Of 81, 600 made at the November election,
last year, is still uncoectcd. and while tins Is
so. SOME say grumbling is out Of lace. The
City Superintendent is promised LOCO for
building purposes in September or October,
from the Peabody Educational Fund, bu,, 4
suitable building for school Of three grades
will cost at lenst So, 800, and unless people pay
up the school tax it cannot he erected, The
only remedy, then, for the, ovcr-crowdlny, OF
the children, is to pay up the taxes, and let
them have at least, comfortable accommoda-
tons They don't ask for houses that cost
hundred of thousands, such Is the people of
New York and Boston give their children, but
they have right to expect that their health
will not be Injured bycontncmcnt in small close
rooms. such as would be presented by the
Grand jury, if they had IN equal number of
prisoners confined in them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02
SCELEHRATE DTONiCSYkUpS.

We have this day aidrd the above /" oar list
Il SODA SIRuPS, which being drawn from
"ur Arctic Soda Fountain, makes one al the
mos: agreeable beverages ever offered /" the
public
a,ir1 COOK Il CREIGHTON.
n1~'rilIESS (nI nI,NE
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t.1An REWARD will be paid Tor =
- ISSSy GOLD WATCH. English lever.
hunting cn-r !,.:.,!r 10y jos. ohnsrn. Church
street Liverpool No. lGlI9 The #hnv" de-
scriLcd watch va lett with ". ". Adam. of
Nrxani"i;. ~ ;lc Nth Of january. 1870 Adj
dress HENRY /. FAINT,
Narscnlon, Fauquier county, Va.
T., I'm
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ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURES

i|sying been appointed agents Of the II NJ | L.
TON CHEESE FACTORY, located in Lou.
'"Nn county, Va, We call the attention al
merchants Of this city. Give it trial.
au2 JNO T. HENDERSON X co.
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Grape Labels

;"r thu coming season. sample; and prices
r!lrrrtulv furnished Oh application.
lNO. II. FOSTER
Chronicle Printing and Stationary House.
Charlottesville. Va.
charlottesville. Va. aug 3-co;t
TNO r. II Z u ERSON & co.
GENERAL.
PRODUCE " COMMISSION MERCHANTS
NJ. s South Union street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Gi. Plaster, Guann Fish, &C., furnished ut
loves, market prices. Highest market rrircs
Guaranteed for Grain and Produce, and prompt
returns. aug ply
EPISCoPAl. lII,G /! SCHOOL,
IL Fairfax county, Virginia.
The 18th Annual Session begins SEPrEM-
BIER 9th, 1871. and ends June 18th 49,
Terms $500 per session.
Catalogues sent on application {" l.. NJ.
BLACKFORD, VI. A., Principa Lock Box
T., Alexandria, Va.
z,1"RcSilcn,s n Alexandria supplied 1T En-
:wlSlrS Bookstore. l02 King street. MI I'll
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that the fol-
~ lowing CERT FICATE of the Orange
A;.I Alexandria Railroad Company stock HAS
t'rr, lost or mi$laiI, and that application will be
made +, the Company IL reissue the same Hr
-'"rIins 10 the code I'll Virginia certificate No.
lN; for 80 shares of stock, dated July - lS'm.
+. +. TAYLOE,
Trustee at Mrs. Louisa C. Tnylnc.
uur n-luw3in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-02

County COl'RT-I'he August term ct the
County Court for this county, Judge Ii; IL.
Cockeric to preside, will commence on MON
day next But two criminal cases are Oh the
the trial OF one OF
them will probably hc postponed until the
farm,
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>TOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

iv' .j-tSl
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1871-02-22
ASH WEDNESDAY.
The Services and I, ggsssas Gus. sftho Dav-Auci

The Services and Customs eftho Dav-Aucient
The observance of the days previous to the
festival of Easter as a season of festivity and
solemnity is among the most ancient customs
of the Christian Church. It is ameng other
things, In commemoraton of the miraculous
abstinence of Jesus when under temptation.
The familiar word for the period, s1ent," is de-
rived from the Saxon term for spring,
'1engten-tide," spring being the time for
the lengthening of the day. The period was
the forty days previous to Easter, and it origi-
nally begun on what is now the first Sunday in
Lent, but it being found that when Sundays, as
improper for fasting, were omitted, there re-
maned only thirty-six days. the period was
made by Pope Gregory to begin four days
earlier, namely, on what has-since been called
Ash Wednesday.
This name was derived from the notable cere-
mony of the day in the Romish Church. 1t
being thought proper to remind the faithful
at the commencement of the great pentitential
season that they were but dust and ashes, the
priests took quantity of ashes, blessed them,
and sprinkled them with holy water. The wor-
shipper then approached in sack-cloth. The
priest took up some of the ashes on the ends
OF bis fingers, and made with them the mark of
the cross on the worshipper's forehead saving
Menento, homo, qnjd o5nis es, et puluerela re-
Uerteris (Remember man, that thou art of ashes
and to dust wilt return). The ashes used were
commonly made of the palms consecrated on the
Palm Sunday of the previous year, In England
soon after the Reformation, the use of ashes
was discontinued as a vain show, and Ash We'd
nesday thence became only day of marked
solemnity, with a memorial of its original cha
racter in reading of the curses pronounced
against impenitent sinners.
The day in this city was observed this year in
the customary manner. The regular appropriate
services were held in the churches of several
denominations, and in those of the Roman Ca
thOlc persuasion the church decorations have
special reference to the character of the occa-
sion,