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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12
gis.Dortant Suits.

ST.. Louis. May l2.-Durlng the term Of
Thomas G. Fletcher rs Governor Of this State,
he employed Gen. John B. Gray to prosecute
:, claim OF the State against the general govern
mcnt for money expended in raising and equip
ping troops for service during the rcbclon
General Gray collected over s. millions OF dol
lars from the government and retained one and
one half per cent rs fee for his services, amount
ing to S9S. j2G. During Governor McClurg' $
term Attorney General Wingate sued General
Gray TO recover this amount on the ground
that Governor Fletcher had no right to employ
such an agent, and if he had, General Gray
had no authority to dctain money belonging to
the State rs fec The casc came up in the cir
cult court yesterday before Judge linday, and
under instructions from the court the jury re-
turned verdict for the State for the full
amount with interest. making Sll3,l31; An
appeal to the Supreme Court will probably he
taken.
CurAGn. May I2.--At Des NIoinc>, Iowa.
Yesterday in the u. S. Court, the case of
Striker against Miller was disposed Of. 1t in
vulvcd the title to and possession of the social
cd Drs Moincs river lands. Miller was an oc-
cupant Of some of these lands adjudgcd to be-
long to the Des MoincS Navi CATION Company
Last winter he WIS iorciLly elected by the /.
5. Marshal and his house destroyed. He was
brought before the court yesterday and fined
$500 for contempt The court, however. ruled
that should he surrender the land within %
days the fine would be rcmittcd otherwise he
would be imprisoned until payment. The de
cision is Of great Importance as there arc several
hundred persons whose cases arc identical with
MillerS
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REAL ESTATE FOR SA LIZ.

iCN ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND. on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and / from Alexandria, with y beautiful view
of the latter city and of the Potomac river. lh"
improvements consist Of 81 BRICK Dwell -.
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out saa:ii
buildings, and an abundance Of rho;c" tr,:;l
all descriptions. The t:trm Is we'll walrred, III"
has on it :, plenty ut timber
30n ACRES IlEAN1LITlMBERE LAND
S miles from Washington city--S:mc distance
from Alexandria, and about > mile, from n sta
ton Oh the W. y .. K. r., Offering Il read Y mar
ket for wood and timber
\ FARM, in Faupuier county, miles below
WarrcEtun, and within two miles of station on
the WaTrtntnn branch of the o., \. Il NJ. K. K.
The tract contains about 4N acres: is we'll TIM
hcrrd and wairred, and is considered fine graz
ing land.
The above property, the title To which is with
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon ucc.,n-
m"datng terms. Apply t" i. B., Gazette "lc'.
feb lit
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Special NOTICES.
Quit Drursinc.-This is now ADM

Quit Drugging.-This is now admitted by
the medical profession as n fundamental princi-
pic of healing science 1t is wiscl V provided by
the human economy that whenever anything is
wrong in the physical system the natural forces
OF tho body arc brought to bear to cxpcl the dis
ease. The great aim, therefore. is to strengthen
the natural powers. This has been kept in REV
by the skilfill compoundcrs Of Hostetter's Stom-
ach Bittcrs, which operates to give fresh vitality
to all tho organs of the body. The effect of this
medicine upon tho stomach the liver and the
kidneys, is prompt and decisive. The patient,
who is wise enough to quit drugging and try the
Bittcrs, soon feels us if he had taken new lease
Of life and rs he continues the use of the article
he is ovcrjoycd to find the streams of health
coursing through his frame. 1t is prepared with
great care, and its component parts are entirely
vegetable. 1t is free from the objections SO often
urged against preparations of tho kind. As II
medicinal agent it has no equal, while its pleas
ing flavor and hcalthiul effects have made it Il
general lMvoritr. 1t is free from all properties
calculated to impair the system, and its opera
ions arc at oncc mild, soothing and efficient All
who have used Hostettcr's Stomach Bittcrs attest
its virtues and commend it,
Even those who are in the enjoyment of per-
feet health frequently have need to have recourse
to toncs as prevcntvcs of disease. We are
never too well armed against the assaults Of the
ills that flesh is heir to- In health or sickness
this tonic cannot be taken regularly without Civ
ing vitality and elasticity to the system.
I'll N
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.fIC1{O.I SAEE.S.
by l.D QIarrison. Auctioneer.

{ o SE MIIE?IH'frAER,S SALE OF VALU-
trerSr I'll TIL" o"uI ~ of Alexandria Corn-
slit of Earle & Co.. rlantitls term, 1853 in the
defendants, now pending in the hc y. ;h ct a.
SAID county, the Undersigned, as CEnf Court OF
thereby appointed, will sell at public auct
front of the Mayors office in the city Of AlexaA
!. THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING
and premises, late the residence of Mr. James
II. McVeigh. at the northeast intersection Of
Cameron and St Asaph streets in sa'd city, hnHrng
and depth of about l7G feet inches.
9. TWO STORY BRICK DWELLING, and
premises, next adjoining the property above de-
scribcd, fronting about 3 feet on Cameron.
3. Undivided moiety of three houses and
of Cameron and Alfred streets, in said city, being
designated, respectively, II Nos. 49, lso, lSI,
Cameron street.
t. Undivided third part of two adjacent lots
on the west side of L nOn street between Queen
and Princess streets in said cty-tho first: be-
ginning ut northeast corner of bake house dcvlS-
ed by Richard and Thomas Conway, and running
thence north on Union street IS feet thence
west parallel to Queen street l4o feet, moro or
less, to Brockctt's alley; thence south with Saiu
alley Is feet thence cast lao feet more or less to
the beginning. The second; beginning ut the
northeast corner of the above described lot and
extending north on Union street q feet, 6nches,
and having depth OF 81 feet.
IS. Undivided third part of lot on West side OF
Union between Queen AMI Cameron streets in
said city, beginning at the south line of ~ feet
| alley, (Thompson's alley through middle Of
| squarr) and extending thence south on mon
street log feet, inches to the line formerly Of
Thos Herbert; thence wcstwardIy with that line
$50 feet to the middle ofthc square; thence north
parallel to Union street JOG feet, 7inchcs; thence
east on the alley to the beginning.
Terms: Twenty per cent of purchaS" r"":"J
cash residue in three equal inSta llmcnt, a; Il.
~ and Is months from SALE with intrr,s;. PWr-
chascs to give bond, for purchase money w:;it
personal security, title to be retained till paid,
and property to be r"Sold nj risk Of lur-
chaser upon failure of purchaser To comply with
terms of sale or to pay deferred no'al'Hclit' OF
purchase money.
an 1o-cots Commissioners
54-" The above sale is postponed until SAT-
URDAY, June l..h, ISL, At T. c!oct m.
my l:-cots.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
Especial Dispatches to the Gazette.l
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON May l2-The Times special dis
patch from Paris says :-Coloncl Brunei has
been appointed commandant of Fort Fanvres
A series of batteries have been prepared in
the ACCOMPLISHMENT Of Pantheon. Pestilence is
apprehended in Paris.
A Daily News dispatch from Paris says the
National battalions are thinning out rapidly
The resignation of General Rossel causes
Encouragement among the Communists.
Delescluge is unable to do much in conse-
qucnce of i'll health, but in speech just dellv-
cred expressed confidence in the future freedom
Of France and the success of the Commune.
The Telegraphs' dispatch from Versailles
says the insurgents are unable to repair the
damages done their works by the Eersaillists,
and will possibly attempt the defeat Of the lat
ter BY an attack in strong force.
The Mayor Of the town Of lssy has been
arrested. Elouquct was arrested while On his
way to Bordeaux and imprisoned.
BERLIN, May ll-Thc Emperor William is
slightly indisposed
MADRID, Mary ll--Thc Constitutional Con
grcss will meet tomorrow and Morct will Sat
urlay submit statement cmbodying !. COM
plctc financial scheme which provides for great
savings in the expenditures OF the various de
partmcnts of the government.
LONDON. May l2-Sir John Frederick
William Herschrl, the only son Of the great
astronomer, and himself an astronomer OF
world wide reputation, died this morning,
aged -.
VERSAILLES, May l2.-The government bat,
terics maintain terrific fire upon the ram,
parts Of Paris and the Notifications still held
by the insurgents.
PARIS, May l2.-Thc Communists claim vic
tories, and deny the reports Of successes fort the
VerSaists.
FortYanvres was rctakcu by the Communists
at the point Of the bayonet.
There is desperate engagement around lssy
and the insurgents claim that they have recap
tured the park Of lssy
The VcrsailliSts are cutting trenches III front
of the Maiot gate and concentrating troops in
the Bots dc Boulognc. There is a sharp tusI
adc about Fort Bicetre to-day. Victor School
cher has been arrested.
LONDON, May l2.-'lhe Standard Of this
evening has dispatches asserting that the Com
munists forces are only 10000 strong, and that
the Versailles army could 60 into Paris to-day
If it would
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Epnna New York.

New YORK, May IN. Fl. Dudley & Cos.
pickle and fruit preserving establishment at
East New Brunswick n. j., was burned by an
inccndiary fire last night. Loss 100000.
Franklin Osgood's new yacht, the Columbia,
will sail in fortnight for England to partici-
pate in the great international race.
Doris Deckman, of Dutch Kills, L., l., i'll
dicted for the murder of her daughter by star
walton, was yesterday allowed to plead guilty of
manslaughtcr in the fourth degree, and was SEN
fenced to six months imprisonment.
The wife of OK. collector Bailey lately joined
him at Monterdco and now shares his exile.
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Soutl,cru Bautisl Convention.

ST. LOUIS, May 1.-THE Southern Baptist
Convention met yesterday in the Third Baptist
Church. Several hundred delegates represent
ing the Southern States were present The
proceedings consisted of an address of welcome
by the Rev. W. Pope Woman, pastor Of the
Third Baptist church of this city and the read
ing of reports of the foreign domestic and In
dian commissions. j. a. Nell, Of Georgia wa;
reelected President, and Truman 5. Sumner,
Secretary. Mr.. Williams, of the Theological
Seminary of Grecnville: South Carolina, dcliv-
cred q sermon.
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The Place to Buy your Clothing.

Ifyou want a good Spring suit from ST and
upwards, go to BLONDHElM >,
Corner King and Fairfax streets.
If you want a tirst-class Black, Blue or Brown
Short Frock Coat, 60 to
BLONDHEIMS,
Corner King and Fairfax streets.
If you want the latest style Derby Cont for
men or boys, g" to BLONDHElMS
Corner King and Fairfax streets.
If you wish to see the best assortment OF Light
Coorcd Pants and Vests, go to
BLONDHEIM
Corner King and Fairfax streets.
you want the leading fashions of Neckt'es,
Bows and Scarf, 60 tn
BLONDHEHMS
Corner King and Fairfax streets
$. BLONDHEIM is Introducing all the now
SPRING STYLES mt lower prices than any
other house in the trade, and can say in regard
to chcapncSs that he has cast a" others out OF the
ring, and stands champion among clothiers
5. BLONDHEIM,
ap 2l Corner King and Fairfax streets
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The Markets.

New YORK, May 12-Stocks very dull and
heavy. Va skies 50; do. new III. Money easy at
T. Gold steady at III. Flour dull and heavy.
Wheat dull and declining Corn shade friner
BALTIMORE, May l2-Virginia SKIES old,
SCI bid, 81 asked; do. 1866 10 bid, z! asked !;
do. 1867, g bid; do. coupon, old, So bid; do; new
Is; low middling IA asking, advanced lc.-
Flour active and firm Wheat firm; choice
white 2OOa2O5 fair to prime 1GGal9O. White
Southern corn dull at 74a15: yellow do. firm at
75u16 Oats dull at G2aG4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12
By l.. ID. Harrison, AUcti0nrcT.
REAL ESTATE At ACC-
TJDN

Y AAo ABLE II ITO TI5S 80 y l. y J. -N'N
office. in the city OF Alexandria, Va, on SAT-
URDAY, the 18TH day {" May, ISL, at twelve
o'clock m, will be sold the following NALtA a.
BILE REAL ESTATE in and near sud city
GROUND near the depot Of the Orange, Alex
andria and Man:l-sa, Railroad Co., bounded by
Wolfe, Wilkes, Fayrt,c and Payne streets.
, LOT on the east side Of 81. A>aph street. $
feet .! inches sonth Of Wythc street anal running
thence east parable! /" Wyth" street ~ feet "
inches; thence south parallel with 81: Asaph 81.
IS feet )! inches; thcucc west parallel {" Nylhr
street . feet ) inches; thence north on St
ASapl street 81 feet j! inches L" the beginning.
=. An undivided third part .: the LOT III the
southeastern intersection Of alcr and Glbhon
streets, and running thence south on W atcr ST.
IS feet >! inches and extending with that width,
cast beyond Union street. extended int" tnc P"-'
tomac river This lo;, br,dr% lis water :'r"nt,
has upon it LINE KILN and BRICK
DWELLING, fronting on tn'"" street en-
tended.
t. LOT al the southwest intrr%"rti"n If King
and Putrck streets fronting % feet o.: King and
extending, with that width, back and binding on
Patrick lO0 feet TO II 10 feet al ley:
ginning Oh the cast eide Of Union street - fee
the south of Queen street, and extending thence
south 10 feet inches, more or less. L. IN" nrrth
line of 70 feet alley and extending with this
width cast into til" Potomac rirrr-ilnpr"v"d IS
extensive SHEDS covering the entire - a1i
wharvcS, now considerably out Of repair. Hti'
property rNpcnsivcly fitted up and r"r ii::.
time used as the depot of the New York Steam
ship line, and is especially well situated ANA OH
crwisc adapted TO such purpose.
&. ATWENTY ACRE TRACT or LAND
on the Middle Turnpike road. about two miles
from Alexandria, and Near the Episcopal Thro-
logical Seminary.
Terms: Onr-t"urth cash; the residue in tw"
Al IL
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a CADfurc.

SAN FRAScIsco, May l2-On the 10th inst
Sheriffs Morse of Contra Costa, and Harris of
Monterey, currallcd Il party Of Spauiards in the
Pacheo mountains cast of Gilroy. One of the
Spanards named Juan Soto, was of the party
that murdered three Frcnchmcn in Suscol Val
ley; another is charged with having committed
murder in Santa Cruz county. \ desperate
fight cusued, Soto firing five times at Morse,
hitting him several times. Morse shot Soto
dead and captured his companions.
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Gsy Green IL Wise.

Read Estate AgcMtS and AUcllUMcnr-.
DI VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF TRUST
ID dated January 5ISt. $50. executed iy
Anthony Moran and duly Recorded the under
signed, Trustee therein named will, on SAT-
TRDAY, 18th May Of next, 1T y m, in front ri
the Mayors Office, inthc city of Alexandria, Eir-
gina, offer for sale by public auction, H."
following property, viz; ALOT OF GROUND
DWELLING thereon, beginning On the E41i
south side Of King at 40 feet to the westward O!
Fairfax street, 10 feet front and 90 feet deep and
occupied by Anthony Moran. The said property
will be sold to pay debt of 81, UOU, and what i'll
tcrcst may have accrued, secured by SAID deed
to Mr., Margaret j. Baldwin. Terms cash
GEORGE ". BRENT,
an 1O-td Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12
The Ring.

BUFFALO. May l2--Thc Alace-Coburn
fight has been postponed to Friday, june I'd,
at Kansas city. Cobunls gang will be here at
clock this afternoon
ERIE, pa, May Fit is reported that
Coburn will not 90 to Kansas city the placeap-
pointed for the renewal Of the fight with
Mace, and will sue the stakeholder for the re-
cnycrv Of bis monny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12
TREE LUNCH.
MR. NJ. RUBEN

Having repaired and rettted the house No. 8
North Fairfax street. opposite the confectionery
store of Mr. Christian Schatrr, rs II FlRSI
CLASS RESTAURANT will open the same
on Saturday next, the 18th inst, and will be hap
Nv to entertain his friends and the public gcncr-
ally on that day with FREE LUNCH. He will
keep constantly on hand the best PHI LADEL-
PHIA LAGER BEER AND Xxx ALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

CONSERVATIVE WARD MEETINGS. Meet
ings for the purpose of nominating Conserva-
tive candidates for the Board of Aldermen and
Common Council in the different wards will be
held as follows In the 4th ward, next Mon
day night, in the End ward, next Tuesday
night, in the lst ward, next Wednesday night,
and in the 3rd ward next Thursday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12
kayagcS OF the yellow Fever.

BuESos AYERES. April l4-vA LoND"S;
May l2.--BusincsS is entirely suspended and
the city TO great extent deserted. The Gus
tom House and all the banks are closed. The
r;lvageS oi' yellow lever continue, and apparent
ly only cease for watlt of victims.
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Philadelphia, up G-3md&w1y

MedicnI.-EssAYs FOR You've Mes, ON
great SOCIAL EVILS and ABUSES, which
Interfere with MARRIAGE-with sure means
Of relief for tho Firing and Unfortunate, disras
cd and dcbilitatcd. Sent free of charge, in Scnl-
cd envelopes Address HOWARD ASSOCIA-
TION, No rs Ninth street PhilHdcp hia, Pa
Philulrlnhia feb BIN
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ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
The repairs to the railroad bridge across the
Potomac have been nearly completed, and the
regular running of the local trains will be re-
sumed tomorrow morning.
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Reformed Church.

ClNclNNATI, May l2.~-The Synod Of the
Reformed Church, embracing delegates from
Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky and other States, will
convene at Fairfield, Green county, Ohio, on
the 18th of Nav.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

nS- FOURTH WARD MEETIHG.-Thcre will
be Il meeting of the Fourth Ward .Conscrvativ g
Club on Monday evening next, at $ o'clock, ut
the hall of the Friendship Engine House, for the
purpose Of nominating suitable candidates for
the City Council. The voters of the Ward are in
vited to attend. By order of the President.
nv l2-3t g. G. BROwN, Secretary.
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The Pennsylvania Central Eta:lrOast

TOLEDO, O., May 1.-The trustees of the
Toledo railroad have signed i contract under
which the road will be built from this city via
Titan to Mansfield where it will connect with
and form L part of the line Of the Pennsylvania
Central road which company will iron, stock
and run it. The work will be completed with
in cichtccn ulnnths
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

n.,- TIE LADIES OF CHRIST CHuECH will
ho:d Il Fair and Supper at the Assembly Rooms,
to commence on "Wednesday evening next the
the object of which is to raise funds to aid IN re-
noirinr the Rcctory of the Church. All the deli
cacies of the season and many fancy and useful
articles will be offered my l2-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12
LOCAL NEWS.

CONSERVATIVE MEETINa.-An adjourned
meeting of the Conservative citizens is to be
held at Liberty Hall to- night, at eight clock,
the object being the organization of Conser-
vative Club, and as it is important that there
should be perfect organization and unity of
sentiment, it is hoped there will be full atten-
dance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12
Bachelors Hair Dy

Ba1chciOr'S Hair Dye.-This superb
Hair Dye is the best IN the IPorid-Prrtrrtly
Harmless. Reliable and Instantaneous. No dis
appointment No Ridiculous Tints, or Umpleas-
ant Odor. The genuine W. 4: Bachelors Hair
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY splendid
Black or Natural Brown. Does not Stain the
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiiu The only Safe and Perfect Dye. Sold By
all Druggists. Factory, lG Bond ST., New York.
New York ian N--rulN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

To the LadicS.-Dr. PANCOASTS FE-
MALE PILLS-a positive cure for suppression
or irreguarity arising from any cause Whatever.
They are perfectly harmless.
g:S-Evcry Lady should keep Il box of these
pills on hand for use in case Of need.
Price 81 per box. Sent securely sealed to amy
address on receipt of price Direct all orders to
J. WALKER PANCOAST, VI. d.,
Philndclp hia, Pa.
philadelphia, up G-3md&w1y
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DIED..

At his residence in Jcffcrsonton, Culpeper Co,
Va, on the morning of May 7, 1871, DENNIS
McDERMOTT, aged 50 years,
Baltimore Sun please copy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

Auction SALES--Attcnton is directed to
the auction sales of real estate TO take place in
this city tomorrow; also to the sale OF ralul-
BILE market farm on the Culumhi:, Turnpike,
next Tuesday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

RESUMPTION OF CANAL. NAVIGATION. The
lock gate at Seven Locks, on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal, washed ont yesterday, WAS re-
placed after an interruption Of about five hours
duration, aud boats are again arriving and dc
parting az usual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

MAYORS OFFICE-Alcnda Madison, for
abusive language to an old lady named Tim
merman was committed to the work house for
90 days.
NIGlIT REPORT. Might dark and cloudy,
With the exception OF 4 row ut a colorcd festi:
val in progress at the colored Odd Fellows Hall
which dispersed the attendants, the city was as
quiet as usual. Two dodgers and one prisoner
worn at the station houSc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12
The SSiriup difficulties.

SCRANTON May l2-The miners have rejected
the proposition Of President Dickson OF the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

SEVERE AcCIDENT-Mr John Stonnell, an
employee at the work shops of the O., a. Il
NJ. K. r.. while at work there yesterday, had
his eyeball pierced by flying piece of steel
and 80 injured that all hopes Of saving it have
been abandoned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

HUR NEW GOODS FOR MEN AND
~ BOYS.
Opened from the Importers and manufacture
crs, about forty pieces heavy AID fine Linen
for men and boys wear.
Ten different styles OF stripod linen Drilling
Five different patterns of check linens, superior
White Linen Drilling.
4 full line Of Twecds, Contings, &c. &c
my II ROBT. IL. WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

COMMERCIAL EXCuANGE.-A meeting of
the newly elected members of the Board of
Managers Of the Commercial Exchange AsSo
citation was held this morning when the Pres
ident, Mr.. George Washington, who Was alb
sent at the time of his election, upon taking
the chair, returned his thanks for the honor
conferred upon him by the Association, in 4
neat and appropriate speech, which was well
received. Mr.. j. j. Jameson was elected
Treasurer, and then an order passed author
ling the lease of rooms in the proposed new
Exchange building for the uses Of the Assocla-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

Delaware and Hudson Coal Company of 90 cts.
per diamond car until June lst and Immediate
resumption.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-12

WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA TURNPIKE
Coat the annual meeting Of the Stockhold-
crs of the Washington and Alexandria Turn.
pike Company, held yesterday. the following;
named officers were elected: President, w. j.
Howard; Secretary and Treasurer. Albert llcw-
son; Directors. Thomas \. Scott, George Is.
Roberts. Francis j. Smith w. }. Howard and
Francis i. Smith, jr