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Effects OfLirlitning.

EIMlRA, N. Y. Aug. 2S.-A very destruc-
tive fire occurred Saturday afternoon in the
village Of Conesus, Livingston county n. \.
The barn of Mr. Hcrrick was struck by ight-
ming and burned. The flames extended to
the hotel, three stores and several barns, ten
buildings in all, comprising the business por-
ton of the town, which WAS consumed.
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COIOred Jury Discharged.

New York, August ga jury wholly
composed Of negroes, was empannelled in
Flushing Saturday to try the case of an Irish
man charged with assault. Pat. protested so
vehemently against being tried by negroes,
wholly, that the Court took the responsibility
of discharging the jury and ordering anew
Daunl
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The New Loan.

LONDON, August 2S.--Jay Cooke, McCul-
loch Il Co., have this morning issued allotment
letters Of the new loan The amount awarded
is seventy per cent Of each subscription. The
announcement is we'll received. The scrip is
quoted at par and the bonds at 81.
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Come OUT oFTHE JAWS OF DEATH.-Throw
off that Respondent spirit, crush that feeling
of despair, be cheerful, happy and well. Take
Simmons Liver Regulator--it is no hum bug,
it's virtues can be proved by hundreds right
here at home. Examine the certificates. 1t
has cured the worst cases of Dropsy, Dyspep-
sia, and prevents Chlls, Fcvers, etc.
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Cnmm!rs. Office, fairfax Court Hou=

NNHHITFIE VIN'Ui tRT' ~" ||V''"'.'
Notice is hereby given to nil parties interested
in the decree Of which tho foregoing is All OK
tract that, ut my office, on the 10Th duy Of Sep
tnmber, proxim", ! shall proceed to take the
several accounts a ordered, when and where
they urc required to attend with such proofs and
papers rs they may desire to have passed upon.
Given in my hand, this 18th day Of August,
1871 THOMAS hOCkE
Com. in Chy. Circuit c. Fairfax co.
Fuirfnx county, aug 2l-lnw4w
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

THEFT OF a Milk Cana milk man named
Carroll left a large can on the corner OF Queen
and Pitt streets yesterday morning, while he
went into the yard of one Of his customers in
that vicinity. ''When he came back the can
was gone"-but there was no witch near by Of
whom to ask the time.
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Marine.

FoRr MONROE Aug. 2S-Advices from the
schooner Marion state that they will probably
save all the cargo in dumagcd condition. 1t
is doubtful about saving the vessel.
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TH f. S.
TAIES
CTATE TAXES FOR 1871 .

CTATE T XES FOR 1871
The State tax bills for 1871 are now i'll my
hands for collection. All persons are hereby
notified TINT they are required to come to my
office No. 81 King street, and make payment.
On all bills not paid by the LIST of September
five per cent will be added to the amount, and
the bills turned over to the City Sergeant, who
is compelled by law to force immediate payment.
W. D. CORSE,
jy 2G-lSl City Treasurer Alexandria.
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.HNRRfED.

At the residence of the brides father, on the
Eastern Shore, of Maryland on Thursday last,
Mr. JEFFERSON R1VES, of Washington
city, to Miss CLARA VICkERS daughter OF
Senator NickcrS of Maryland.
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EDVC.4TIOSAL.
~ l.. POWELL'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS.

q L. PoWELLs SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
The next annual session of this School will
commence on the third Wednesday in Sept
Terms $40, SEQ or SIS per quarter, ac-
cording to the age or advancement Of the pupil
payable in advance.
aug 26-2awlm CHARLES L. POWELL.
A LEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The undersigned hereby gives notice that he
will be in attendance at the office OF the City Su-
perintendcnt of Public Schools, 1T Prince ST.,
every day during the coming week, from nine
o clock a. IN. until three o'clock p. M, for tho
purpose of granting permits to enter the public
schools, as required by the bye-lSws of the City
School Board.
schools will be issued on different days, as fol-
lows: For Washington School, on Monday, Au
gust 18th Gusts, Tuesday, 18th; Lee, Wednes-
day, Both Peabody. Thursday, 3lst; Snowdeh,
Friday, Sept. lst; Hallowell, Saturday, I'd. "
Persons having children attending different
schools can, however, obtain all their permits ut
one time.
Applicants must bring their State tax receipts
for ISL with them, and bu prepared to show
that their children have been vaccnated, a. re-
N'''' y Richard j. COLLINS,
aug 25-It Clerk City School Board.
A LENANDRIA ACADEMY.
Having procured the Friends Meeting House,
corner Of Wolfe and st. Assph streets, the fourA
tccnth annual session of this School will COM
mence there on Monday, September 4th.
The school house is large and well ventilated,
and the grounds all that could be desired for "
school
Prices by the quarter session of p months.
Senior Glasses. w
intermediate Glasses. w
Junior Glasses w
Greek and Modern Languages at Professors
charges.
Application, for Circulars, containing further
information, can be made Mt the school-house.
aug 25-lm JOHN 5. BEACH, Principal.
MISS MARK will receive her pupils on
IVY Monday, September 18th. Competent.
teachers will be employed to meet the wants of
English. Music and Languages mt Professors
charges. Particulars given upon application to
the Principal Mt pa King street, between CO.
lumbus und Alfred. aug 24-eolnl
MISS HUNTER will reopen school Oh
INl September 18th, ut l23 Cameron Street.
aug 3-lm
GTA lore SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.
- SANDY SPRING,
Montgomery County, Maryland.
The fifth annual session Of this School will
commence on the first Of October next.
Terms: Two hundred and twenty live dollars
(S225) for the school year. The Languages, Mu-
sic and Drawing, extra.
For Circulars apply to ROBT. II. MILLER,
or to CAROLINEDH MILLER, Principal,
Sandy Spring p o., Md.
Sandy Spring, Md. aug 22-co}w
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5000 LOST BONDS.
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS REWARD

ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL,
ROAD COMPANY, FIRST MORTGAGE, 6
per cent Nos 239, pa, 2l5 three of $500 each,
PRINCIPAL due originally lst November 1866, ex-
tended to 1st May, 1873. Coupon; payable May
and November. Coupons attached from and III
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL
ROAD COMPANY, FIRST MORTGAGE, !
per cent, funded, Nos. 7S, %, l4S, l49, four of
$500 each, dated lst Nov, 1896, principal due
LIST May, 1873. Coupons payable May and No
ORANGE AND ALEXANDRIA RAIL
ROAD COMPANY, FOURTH MORTGAGE,
8 per cent, No &, for s., 600; Nos 22l AGA, 4G5,
49, 4G7, 46S, 4G9 seven Of $500 each Nos. ,OS9
and loo, two of 500 each, dated 1st December,
March and September Coupons attached from
and including March, 1871. S4,1N.
The above reward will be paid for the recovery
of the whole, and in the same proportion for any
part, and no questions asked, on delivery, either
in person, or through the Postoticc or Express,
10 WILSON, COLSTON Il CO., Bankers,
IA West Baltimore street.
Baltimore, aug 4-dlwlawtf
A LARGE SUPPLY OF MASON'S SELF
"A SEALING JARS; also the Gem, the
"Union'' and the Everlasting" jars, for sale Mt
'''' ' ESTWIsLEs CHINA STORE,
loi hlng street.
Also n cheap lot of GLASS JARS at only
81. so per dozen. aug
rplication will BE- made to the
~ Second Auditor Of Eirgniator the renewal
of Il certificate Of the debt Of the State in the
name of james Keith, issued under act of 3lst Of
March, 1888, for one thousand dollars, No. 1873,
the said certificate having been lost.
MARY II. FORREST
an 2l-w4w Adm Nd. h.n.c.ta. OF jus. Keith.
OFF1cE o., A T. s. n: Il: W. r. co. 11s Il ,sz,
NOTICE-A general meeting of the Stock
holders of the Orange Alexandrin and Manassas
Railroad Company will be held ut the office OF
the Company, IN Alexandria, on THURSDAY,
the Nth day of September next ut 10 clock H. m.
By order at the Directors:
L. W. REID, Secty.
The transfer books will be closed from the Both
day of August until thcadj ournmcnt of the above
meeting aug l4-cotd
4 RROW ROUT--F Fresh Bermuda; also st.
~ Vincent Arrow koot--thc latter just inn
ported II nice article, and at IL reduced price
For sale by
aug IL +. ). IEADBEATER 4 BRO.
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LOCAL NEWS.

YEsrERDAY.-The weather yesterday was
coudy and stiff breeze was blowing from the
South, but it was warm nevertheless. During
the evening there were several showers OF rain.
Thc churches open were attended by small con.
creations. The children's meeting was held
r. the rooms of the Corn Exchange, in the az
,rrnoon, and was tolerably we'll attended. An
onep air meeting held at the intersection OF
C3ibbon and ST. Asaph streets, at 6 p. M. was
addressed by Sheriff o Neal and Rev; Nlessrs.
Davis and Madden, colored. The following is
= synopsis of the work done during the day by
tbc Young Men S Christian Association:
Services at the Bethel full meeting At the
Aims House. the usual interesting services were
held, AT the Jail, an unusual interest perva-
Iri the exercises The Sunday prayer meet
inc in consequence of the precious showers
falling at the time, was not very Ia. gely atten-
Jed, but there was u most excellent spirit pre-
Willing those who lead in prayer, beseeching
the Father above us to send in like manner
showers of grace upon Zion. The open air
Drawer meeting was successfully conducted, with
a full attendance. At all the meetings, the men,
bers Of the Association were out in full force,
and were encouraged to prosecute the work
more diligently
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jy 2G-tSl
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAYERS.

COLLECTORS OFFICE July II, 1871.
Tax payers will take notice that the taxes due
the City Council Of Alexandria for the year 1871
are now ready and in the hands Of the Collectors,
who can be found at their office each day, except
Sunday, from : II. IN. to 3 Pr All persons
paying their taxes OH or before tho first day. of
August. in current funds, will be allowed dis
count of Is per cent; on or before the lst day of
September, 10 per cent; on or before the LIST day
of October per cent, and no discount will be
allowed after that date r..
JNO. T. HILL, Collector n. d.
S. X. FIELD, Collector 5. ID.
Oificc-Under the Mansion House, one door
north Of the Telegraph office. Jy
CHERIFF'S NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
On and after February lst 1871, my office will
be on Washington street, adjoining the drug
store of DR.. Picrpont. I would respectfully ask
persons who have not paid their State and coun-
ty taxes fer 1870 to call and settle. The contin-
uunce of the public schools depends upon the
payment Of taxes promptly; and am compelled
to settle with the Auditor. The unpaid taxes for
1860 with interest, must be settled.
T. G. UNEAL,
ian Sheriff Alexandria cn Va
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Randolph Macon College,

ASHLAND, VIRGINIA.
SESSION OPENS TIL URSDAY, Sept. Is, 1871
For further information, catalogue, &c, adj
dress WM WILLIS, Richmond, Va, or
Prof H. ESTILL, Ashland, Va.
Ashland Va, iy 15-tOl
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BREvIrIES There was heavy gale Of wind
all day yesterday. from the South Some
slight damage was done IN breaking off the
limbs of trees, etc There was slight shower
Of rain during the day. \ touch of the ICY
clone
Joe Jarbow, colorel struck James Young,
also colored, on the head with plank, at Fish
town this evening aud is supposed to have kill
ed him.
The weather is cloudy with appearances in
favor Of rain.
1t Is said that arrangements hare been made
by the oyster dealers and restaurants to have
good supplies Of good oysters here this season.
Several children have lately been bitten by
Vicious dogs in different parts of the city.
The ten per cent discount on Corporation
tax bills will not be allowed after the last day
Of this month.
Mr.. Cluss was in the city to-day explaining
his plans for the new Market House, at the Au-
dlt0r 8 office ....-s..
The steamer keyport, resumed her place on
the Aqua Creek line yester day.
King street dock is in filthy condition and
should be cleaned out
MeSsrs Carlin & Sons, hardware merchants,
presented the Superintendent Of Police with a
handsome snaffle bit for his riding horse, this
morning
Considerable disturbance it is said occurred
at the Dranesvillc camp meeting yesterday
MAYORS OFFICE-L. Bendheim, for allowing
"hulsance on his premises, was fined anu dis
'hareed
:, Benjamin Trues, on complaint Of Charles
nartSSon both sailors, for disorderly conduct,
Was dismissed
Joe Wilkins, coored, for whipping his wife,
Was fined and discharged
Jacob Wilson, colored, for abusing his wife,
vas sent to the work house
= VIM, Berry, hailing from Georgetown, tor
;T1 DERBY conduct, was sent to the work house
49,, a9omno Arlington, colored, for disorderly
>'MNuuct, WAS fined and discharged.
-. NSiGHT REpoRT.-Night cloudy and warm,
VAN VAN shower of rain about two O clock Streets
at st,E quiet. Two prisoners and one ledger were
III The station house
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THE LONG BRIDGE. -Workmen were hard
at work yesterday on the repairs to the Long
Bridge 1t will require some time yet to COM
plete the draw and the additional repairs need
ed" The bridge used by the Alexandria and
Washington Railroad is in good order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-28

SCHUTzENFEsT- 1t will be seen by reference
to the advertisement Of the Alexandria and
Washington Railroad that special extra trains
will be run on Tuesday Tomorrow and Thurs:
day nights for the accommodation of those OF
our citizens who desire TO attend the Schutzen-
fest in Washington.
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EDUCaTIOHAL.
CT. MARY'S ACADEMY.

CT. MARY'S ACADEMY,
~ North Fairfax street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Conducted by the SISTERS OF HOLY
CROSS, will reopen Monday, 4th Of September.
The course of instruction is most thorough in
English, the Languages, Music, Sc.
Board and tuition per annum $500. Music,
Languages, Drawing and Painting form extra.
charges. For full particulars, address
aug lS-1m Sister NJ LEOCADIA Superior
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FLoC R.
James :. Wclch's best Family Flour.
Columbia Mills Family Flour.
Edom Mills Family Flour.
Lincoln Il Bros. Family Flour.
Linvllc Creek Extra Flour.
Bridgewater Mills Extra Flour.
Shenandoah Mills Extra Flour.
Lincoln & Bros. Extra Flour.
And all other brands of Family, Extra and
Super Flour, in store and for sale by
SHlNN e. Co,
aug II 10 Z mon street.
T DURANDS OLIVE OIL Cnpers, Olives,
y. Walnut and Mushroom Cutsup, Worce;-
lcrshirc Sauce and French Prepared Mustard.
GEO. McBURNEI & son,
uug9 l66 and l'o hing street.
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ID ARDIN SCHOOL.

Miss Z. c. ADAM will receive pupils on
Tuesday, September 18th.
the entire year will be $3.50; over that age 500
for board, tuition, Including Music and Lam
guages) washing, fuel, sc. No day scholars re-
ceived. Some reduction for several scholars
from the same family or neighborhood. Address
Miss ELIZA G. ADAM, Alexandria, Virginia.
aug l2-lm
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SToNING CnURCH.-Thc services at Shiloh,
4 colored Baptist ChurcM at the upper end Of
Prince street, last night, were interrupted by
unknown parties, who threw stones at the as
semblcd congregation through the windows and
doors Considerable excitement was occasioned
III consequence. .'
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COoMBE COTTAGE SEMINARY FOR
FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE, VA.
The 22d scholastic year of this well-known H.
stituton will commence on the ID Monday, IN
September 1871.
Board, including fuel and lights, with tuition in
English, French and Music, per unnum oo
Washing extra, about 10 GO
Day scholars, per quarter for English s o. o.
" Music, 10 W
All payments quarterly in advance
No deductions made except in cases Of pro-
tractrd lines. Scholars call enter ut any time
and will be charged from the time of entrance
Boardcrs nrc expected to furnish their own
sheets, pillow cases, towels and napkins.
Mrs II. NJ BAKER,
Mrs ii. G. FAIRFAX,
Fairfax G. H.. jy 7-co2m Assoclntc Principals:
GREENWICH ACADEMY. ..
This Institution will be rcopen-d on the first
Monday in September next
Expenses, including Board, Tuition &c for
Classical scholars, S!s2
During IL term Of ten months
Address, at Gainesville, Prince William c"un-
ty, virginia, ROBERT b. WHITE, DID,.
WIN. d. WHITE, a. B.,
Teachers.
Prince VIM. county, Va, jy 7-lawtSl
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GRANTING PERMITS. The clerk Of the City
School Board has been kept busy all day in
granting permits to enter Washington School;
tomorrow, from to 3, he will grant permits
for boys to enter CustiS School, which is under
the charge of Mr.. Edgar +: Harper, assisted
by Miss Sallie Yates and Miss Mary j. Walsh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-28

DEATHS ArTHE PooR's HOUSE Two deaths
at the Poor's House were reported this morn
lug-those of Jerry Bland; L colored man, and
Michael Hammer, alias John Harvey, who was
found lying sick on the wharf last Saturday,
These are the only deaths that have occurred at
the Poor's House for several months
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MOUNT VERNON IN STITUTE
Nl No. y s. Washington ST.
Scholastic duties will be resumed on the sec
nnd NJ onday in September.
For Prospectus apply to the Principal,
AUG l5-lnl Miss NJ. 4. ROACH, Box 379.
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PREPARING FOR WoRK-W orkmen are en-
gagged in repairing the distilleries at Cameron
Run and at Fishtown, and it is understood tn at
operations at both places will be resumed ut an
oorlv dov
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- NMORE SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
- SANDY SPRING.
TT F. IIENRY'S SCHOOL.

This SCHOOL FOR BOYS on the southeast
corner of King and Alfred streets, will commence
its Tenth Annual Session on Monday, the 1lth
of September.
The course of study is that Of liberal Eng
lish, Mathematical and Classical education.
The terms of tuition, depending upon the
branches taught, range from ST. to SIS per quar-
ter, III advance.
a. B-Thc school room will be open from tho
9TH of September in order that pupils, who have
not heretofore attended the school, may be ex-
amined and classified aug 2l-tf
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THE MlSSE GREEN will open SCHOOL
l. FOR GIRLS, on the 10th September, at
No. Ii south Fairfax street. Pupils will be care
fully instructed. Apply until the lst OF Septem-
Der ut No. IS Columbus street. aug 2l-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-28

Fluur- large crowd WAS attracted to the
intersection Of Pitt and Queen streets on Sat
urday night by fight that occurred there be-
tween two coored men, one Of whom had lost
al arm The engagement was severe and pro
tracted, and was allowed to proceed until The
one armed combattant had gained compete
victory
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MISS HUNTER will reopen school Oh
II September 18th, ut l23 Cameron Street.
aug 23-lm
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MOONLIGHT ExcURslo% All the arrange
meuts for the moonlight excursion Of the Co.
umbia Fire Company to Gymont Tomorrow
night have been mpleted, and everything III
dcates that the affair will BE- one of the most
agreeable of the season The lumber OF tickets
already disposed Of has been large, and the at
tendance of L select company been secured.
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pRUOMS for sale cheap at a. King street.
- aug 70 W. F. BROOhES.
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MFRS. ROBT. A. CASTLEMAN will re-
1Hl sumo the duties Of her SCHOOL FOX
GIRLS ON September 18th.
Pupils carefully instructed. Number Of
boarding pupils limited, and under the careful
supervision of the Principal;
The scholastic year is divided into two terms,
beginning respectively September 18th and
February 9TH.
Board W"shing and liFsts per tsTm slg tS
advancement Of the pupil.
Music Languages, Drawing &c, at Profess
sors rates.
Address the Principal, ut her residence, No
~ south Washington street, or through the /. o.,
AlrNNndria. Va. aug l5-2AW6W
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CSC. CANAL.--On Thursday last, as the
canal boat Hero with a cargo of coal, was be-
Ing towed from the river wharf at Cumberland
to the canal she struck Il stone in the channel
which stove a hole in her bottom and she sank
Immediately Friday 4 force of about twenty,
five men were employed in shoveling the coal
from the sunken boat into another 1t was ex
,ncted to have the Hero raised on. Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-28

MISS BELLE SMITH will resume her
1Hl SCHOOL, on Washington street, near
Cameron, on the 18th Of September Applica-
tions received ut 24l King street aug 2l-co4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-08-28

A LARGE SUPPLY OF MASON'S SELF
n SEALING JARS; also the Gen. the
"Union'' and the Everlasting" Jars, for sale Mt
the lowest prices ut
ENTWISLE'S CHINA STORE,