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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
The duty on coffee during the last year has

The duty on coffee during the last year has
been reduced two cts. on the pound, but notwith-
standing the reduction, coffee sells for the same
price as before the removal of the two cent duty.
The Washington Republican says that the
reason of this apparent anomaly is the fact that
the last coffee crop throughout the world, or
rather in the three principal coffee districts OF
the world was failure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The B. Il 0. railroad have determined to is
sue during the month Of October round-tr!p
tickets from Washington to Baltimore, good
for Tires days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

| aui authorized to announce that all dele
gates to the meeting of the State Medical So
ciety will be permitted to return free over all
the railroads in Virginia and by the canal pack
cts on presentation Ola certificate of attendance
from the Secretary. L. 5. PAYNE,
President State Medical Society,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

\ letter from Washington, in the Baltimore
Sun says Every preparation has been made
tor the reception Of the Russian Grand Duke
Alexis The Russian minister has renovated
and embellished his own residence on Franklin
Square. for..the occupancy Of the Prince aud
suite The Taliapoosa, now lying at the navy
yard will probably be put in readiness to con-
vey the party to Mount Vernon. VI. Catacazy
expresses the opinion that the Prince, on his
arrival in New York, will hasten to Washing
ton to pay his respects to the President OF the
United States, and then return there to re-
re.ive the ovation which awaits him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

1t is said that man, bitten by mad dog in
1865, and now confined in the Pennsylvania
penitentiary. has recently had an attack of by
drophobia. 1t is hard to believe this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The members of the Commercial Convention
have been very kindly and Hospitality enter
tanned in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

A number Of ex-revenue officers, under
threats of prosecution in U. S. courts, are set
Ting their accounts with the government, but
millions will still remain which it is estimated
can never be secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
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FOR S.JLE OK RE.N.T.

NOR RENT--The SPOKE FACTORY Oh
l. Water street, opposite the Jame'on
Bakery, formerly occupied by james q. YER
Plank Inquire Of GEO. F.. FRENCH, ""
rs King street. sep 2!-lm,
{S:S FOR SALE-A very desirable THREE
la5H, STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
on Fairfax between Duke and Wolfe streets, nI'
joining the lst Presbyterian Church. has AL the
modern improvements, including gas, water ant
furnace, rooms large and deslrnbly situated
front and back yard, has also II No. brick stable
and carriage house, opening on spacious alley.
Everything is in perfect repair. Terms easy "'
very low for cash. Ifnot sold by October 1T
"''' ~ ',' N'' ''''' TOLSON t. CO.,
Corner King and Water street,
We have also, 800 ACRES OF LAND in
Maryland, j miles from tho ferry opposite, anal
6 miles from Washington d. Z. improved VII"
dwelling and out-huiIdIngs, for sale low for cash.
sep l8-tf TOLSON g. CO.
TOR NT-WAREHOUSE, No. II King
'T'' THOMAS PERRY.
mug Is King street.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
leo ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with II beautiful We"
Of tho latter city and OF the Potomac river. The
improvements consist Of BRICK Dwell g.:
TJSG HOiTSE. with ali the necessary out 81;
Dnidng, anu an rbo rr,n !, we'll wstcrrd nn
h hns u on It plenty Of tmber "s
~ t.n',, Wn'hn1,nn ritvsame distance,
from AleSanHria ana ABOUT iI.lcs iro,ii S.H
ket for wood and timber. :,. ,,.n
", rAhh' III iauIu,er r'uHIs' .'' sta,", o
w., " Lronnb of mo O A an K f.
H. ' W ~ ahm,,, AM ocr.:. !, we'll Tim
boroS anL ,,.at"rnd onj !. considered fine graz
ing land. ,;.L .;,I..
The above property, the title 10 "h'rh Is WIN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

The letter reported to have been written by
Marshal McMahon, and referred to in the tele-
graphic dispatches from Paris recently pub
lished, is, if its contents are correctly given,
very generous one, aud calculated to advance
the cause of the Ex-Emperor. He takes all
the responsibility OF the Sedan disaster upon
himself, and yindicates the conduct and course
of Napoleon in the matters connected there
with. Napoleon himself, has been very reti-
cent, ever since the war, about the details of
che contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

CTOCkH l. d + r : VI f. + I G.
\ meeting Of the Stockholders ri tn" MID
DLEBURG and PLAINS TURNPIKE CO.
will he held in NIiddleburg, at the office OF. M@.
B. P. Nolmnd. ut o clock p. m, on SAL K
DAY, the 18th of October next. tor the purp">"
of cleo ting u President and Directors !"r aud
CON- pany Tor the next Year.
JAMES PRIEST, Presnlc;t.
Mddlcnurg. Va. sep 2H-cotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

Prof Mallefert blew up the wreck at Spots
wood Bar in the Rappahanock river on Monday
and Tuesday The two explosions Monday and
the four on Tuesday were entirely successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

Awoolen railway on the i feet s inches
gauge is being constructed from the town of
Sorel, in Canada, at the confluence of the
Richeieu river with the St. Lawrence through
Drummondville, to Arthabaska, by Mr. l.. A.
SENEGAL, contractor The Montreal Herald
gives long account Of recent tri p on the
lue and the rails are laid ona large por-
ton of the road. An experimental trip was
made, the train going at the rate oftwcnty-fve
miles per hour, and running with remarkable
smoothnesss. Cost, $1,000 mile
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
BARGAINS.
CHEAP PIANOS AND ORGANS.

now have for sale tho largest assortment OF
iirst-class PIANOS ever offered in Alexandria
from the best makers, Such as VI: hNAbE q
co. and Others | will sell those that have been
rented out ut great reduction from first cost on
easy terms oi monthly payments warrant
them in perfect order. and will kecpthrrn in tune
one year They range in price from S13to STD
Also Smith & Princes celebrated farl"r Or
gnnS suitable for churches.
AN AGENT FOR
WIN. knnhc Il Co.'S UnrivaIlcd Pianos, sold
nj factor; prices will furnish any pattern and
price on more liberia, terms than in Baltimore.
Call and see them.
\ select assortment Of SHEET MUSIC, vocal
and instrumental instruction Books for all in
Strllmcnts Any piece not on hand will be fur
nishcd BY ordering from New York. The usual
deductions allowed to schools, cholrs and teachers.
Violin and Guitar STRINGS, including the
cheapest and the very best with genera as
sortrnent of Eiolins. Guitars, BanjoS Flutes,
Bows and other small musical merchandise.
[ will sell ali these instruments upon easy
terms that will leave no reasonable cause to per-
sons wishing to uphold AcSandria trade t" pur-
chase elsewhere. v. BEChER
l49 King st., near Washington st.
p S-All kinds Of Musical instruments tuned
and rcnaired sep G)-tt
N"TIcE.
SHAWI.>' illAWLS!
SiiAWLs!
Striped Shmwls Piaid Shawls, Solid Colored
Shawls Bordercl Shawls new. style ShAwld,
Childrcn's ShawlS. Misses schoo! ShuwlS, La
dies Breakfast Shawis Ladies' purchasing
Shawls will do well to examine our goods.
As we have Il room especially for Shawls,
please asl; Tor them.
King street. corner Of Fairfax:
sep - ROBl. l.. NoOD.
INILLIAM MURRAY,
MERCHANT TAILOR,
80. NORTH FAIRFAX STREET.
Has just received his
FALL AID WINTER ASSORTMENT OF
CLOTHS.
CASSIMERES,
AND EESTINGS.
He invites his friends and customers 70 call and
examine his stock. sep G--t
C,TEAM MED YSTERS
On and after tomorrow hight, Saturday, the
:0th instant. STEAMED OYSTERS will be
served At BAGLEY'S OYSTER HOUSE, No.
II north Il. ASaph street. sep 2I-N
ESTRAY- 10 my place September ~,
T. Il RED and WHITE HEIFER, with horns.
The owner can have her. by Eroving property
and paving charges. AS. PEW ERlLl-
:cn at Island Farm. Alexandria go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

DR.. c. G.. Parry, the botanist Of the Agrlcul-
tural Department, has beeu removed from that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

TOR ENT-WAREHOUSE, No. II King
II street Apply next door to
THOMAS PERRY.
mug Is II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

CURIOUS. Recent reports from New Or
leans state that shoals Of dead fish have been
floating along the coast Of the Gull Of Mexico.
from Sabine Pass to Galveston, AMI dead and
diving fish arc 10 be seen stranded aong the
Florida coast aboui Tampa The motality
among the fish is very great and NJ cause Of
this singular phenomenon has rs set been dis
covered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

REMARKS ---Thc Flour market has ruled steady
since our last review, and til" transactions have
been limited. The receipts, though not iargr
have been fully equal to the wants Of the trade
Family brands have been quiet, with small ,a.v,
within our quotations. Extras are in lai: -
quest, and Supcrs are in demand. W" note
sales during the week Of Family at : 80, : - AID
SIS; Extras at q 60 and 81 r. Supers 81 l.
6 u 60 and ST. 25 To-day. the market cvnc"-
moro activity, is but without quotsblc change. ""
revise our quotations rs follows: Family - 10
So, choice soto 50 Extra 81 to s. T.; Sul"',
Gl2toG2J The market for Wheat is very sr-
tive at an advance, with al improvement III -"
qualities offered sales OF white ut lGn 10 ami
TO for prime to chDice--un inferior lot brought
10 offerings OF l47O bushels red with sale, 81!
good to prime Mt 80, l52, 10 and lG0-choicr II!
lGS. Corn is quiet; offerings of 92S bushels m;H-
cd, with sales at 50. Sales % Oats at ~ with
offerings Of 1880 bushels, Prime Butter IS il:
good demand; medium and low grades are very
dull. Lard j., coming in freely, with sales M
10 to lU!c; choice II. Onions are in dr'n,''!
Chickens are more active for prim" lots
BALTIMORE CATTLE MARKET. Sept. IS, ISL
Dcc1 Natllt-I TlCcS lo-tltI ipl SHtti'' !'''1
ed as follows Best Beevcs ut 7JaS5 10; era"r-
ally rated first quality At ! COAST 70; mrI"!"
or good fur quality ut 25aS4 g; ordinary thin
Steers, Oxen and Cows at 3 00aS3 - inferior
and lowest grades Of cattlr O9aSO oo-rge :
range OF prices 81 C)as5 10. Most Of the sale,
were from 3 is to 81 IS per 100 los Total >"!,''
for the week 1864 head, against 2b2l last wr"E,
and 1928 head same time last year
Sheep and Lambs-The receipts of Sheep have
fallen off during the past week, but buyers ARE
unwilling to give any higher prices. Common
Sheep are in full supply, but good one, are ~;
SO plentiful and in fair demand We quot" i"t
Sheep at 4,5ic per IL gross. Open-w"ol stock
Sheep are in demand at = 25aS3 per head. Lamb.
2aS3 80 per head, as 20 size and quality
Hogs-The receipts during the past week have
been quite large, and with fair demnni
prices have fallen off but slightly since las: week
The market closed to-day with fair prospects n:
i 2JaSG - per 100 pounds net.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA,. sEf"T. -.
SUN RosE........... j.j4 MOON RlsEs~..~... G."9
sun SETS....... 0.4D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29

Corner King and Water street..
We have, also, 800 ACRES OF LA ND ~
Maryland, miles from tho ferry opposite, anal
6 miles from Washington ID. {. lmproTcd with
dwelling and ut-huidngs, for sale low for cash,
or on easy terms. Possession given Immediately.
sep 1S-tf IOLSON w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-09-29
PORT or .1AE4.I.N'DKI.l. SEPT. -.
SALE ID.

SUN ROSE.......... ;I.54 MOON RlSES.."....... IT,
sun SETS.... ...... 5.4G
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-23
Special Prospectus--Fourth Year.
n ALDINE FOR 1927.
SIZE OF PAGR CHANGED AND
ATTh fSchRHsR HAsrLf

NUR OBJECT is TO FURNISH A ME.
~ dunn which shall be q 1T exponent Of
progress and OF the beautiful in printing aud the
kindred arts. The latest and most improved
machinery, and the very highest order ol'me.
chanical and artistic talent shall be taxed 70 ING
utmost to produce a sheet as nearly as Peel
ble-perfect In Typography and liIustIa.,oni
While II IL Intended that the appearance than
be uncxceptionable, no pains shall DC tpated 70
keep the literary matter, original ana se'ec'e''
equal to the best. = .,.
n uneoualcd excellence OF the wood,ent
ilnstrations published In the pages OF IHE
LTnisr has elected the commentator OF the
Fnronean AZ well rs the American prees, and
~ hccn hailed as the commencement OF q new
ara IN The history OF illustrated journalism.
ont The Country whose cultivated taste In mat
,ers literary and artistic will Head them TO q Pc
cujfsr appreciation OF their enterprise. the pub
iIshers sppcalto this class for that active sym.
nathy and financial support so necessary to
succcs., and TO o full Relation OF the proposed
scope snd usefulness Of The ALuIsE. Let each
wcII.n isher send In at least one subscription,
and influence Others to do likewise. -
10 sPRsCIMBN GSSPiEs, Use.
Address, JAMES SUTTON q Cos,
jal2.tf % Liberty ST., New York.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-23

Re,olred By n. Senate and House q Representa.
Tires Of fhe United States Of America in Congress
assembled,
That The President OF the United States be author
lied to appoint three commissioners, and also a sec.
Rotary, the latter to be versed In the English ana
Spanish languages, to proceed TO the Island OF san
domingo, aud to such other places, II any. as such
commissioners may deem necessary, and there 10
Inquire into. ascertain and report the political state
| and condition OF the Republic OF Dominica, the
| probable number OF Inhabitants, and the desire anu
| disposition OF the people OF the said redublic to be-
come annexed to and form part OF inc people OF tne
limited States; the physical, mental and moral con-
| dltlOn VI the xaid people, and their general condition
as to material wealth and industrial capacity; the
resources OF the country; It's mineral anu asrieultu'
the general character Of the soil; the extent and
proportion thereof capable OF cultivation; the ell.
mate and health OF the country; Its bays. harbors
and rivers; Its general meteorological character. and
the existence and frequency OF remarkable mete0r0'
logical phenomenal; the debt OF the Government
/ aud its obligations, whether funde ana nscertalned
and admitted, or unadlustcd ahd under discussion
treaties or engagements with other powers; extent
Of boundaries aud territory = what proportion Is
covered By foreign claimants or by grants or con-
ccssIons, and generally what concessions or fran
chlses have been granted, with the names OF the ~
~SpectIve grantees; the terms and conditions on
which the Dominican government may desire TO be
annexed ~ and become part OF the United States a.
one OF the Territories thereof; such other informa'
ton with respect TO the said government or It's ter
rltorIcs as 10 the said commissioners shall seem de-
| slrablc or important with reference TO the future In
corporation OF the said Homican republic into the
United States as one OF It's Territories.
Sec, .. And be u further resolved. That the said
commissioners shall, as soon as conveniently may
he. report 10 the President OF the United States. who
shall lay the report core Congress.
Sec. j. And BE- IL further resolved, That the said
commissioners shall serve without compensation, ex'
ccpt the payment OF expenses; and the compensa'
ton OF the secretary shall be determined by the
Secretary Of State, with the approval Of the Presi'
dent: provided. that nothing In these resolutions
| contained shall be held. understood or construed as
committing Congress to the policy OF annexlng the
territory Of said republic Of Dominica.
| AN ACT to amend an Act entitled IAN Act to Ru'
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-23
TO THE UNFORTUNATE!
NEW REMEDIES!
NEW REMEDIES
DR.. GIBBON'S~ DIsPENSARY
Ne. 033 Kearny street,

Corner OF Commercial -.

~ In 1854. for the treat A
mcnt OF Sexual and Seminal A
Diseases, such as Gonor- ~
rhea, elect, Structure, Syph-
Ills In all It's forms, Seminal
Weakness, Impotency, etc.
Skin diseases o fyears stand
Ing, and Ulccred Legs, etc.,
successfully treated.
DIR. GlBBON has the
pleasure OF announcing that exrNSN
be has returned from vlsiting the principal hos
pitfalls Of Europe, and has resumed practice at
bis Dispensary, G23 Kearny street, corner OF
Commercial, where his old patients and those
requiring his services may ind him.
The Doctor has spared neither time nor mon
ey In seeking out new remedies, and has re-
turned with Increased facilities for tho allcvia-
tlon OF human suffering.
seminal weakness.
Seminal emission Is the consequence OF sell;
abuse. This solitary vice, or dcprayed sexual
Indulgence, Ia practiced by the youth OF both
sexes TO an almost unlimited extent, producing
with ~unerrlng certainty the following train OF
morbid symptoms, unless comoatted ny scien-
tifc medical measures, viz: Sallow countcnanee,
dark spots under the cyes, pain in the head,
ringing in the ears, noise like the rlstling or
lcayes or rafting chariots, uneaslness about the
loIns. weakness OF the limbs. confused vision,
blunted intellect, loss Of confidence, difidencc
In approaching strangers, n dislike TO form new
loss OF memory. pimples and various cruptions
about the face. hectic hushes, farred tongue,
fGtid breath, coughs. consumption, ni8htsweatB.
monOmania, and frequently insanity. II relief
be not obtained yon should apply Immediately,
either In pcrson or by letter, and have a cure ef-
fectcd by his new and scientific mode OF treat
ing this disease, which never fails OF cffecting a
quick and radical cure.
". Cured Mt Home.
Persons at a distance may be cured at home
by addressing o letter to DR.. Gibbon, stating
case, symptoms, length OF time the disease has
continued, and have medicine promptly for
wardcd, free from damage and curiosity, TO- any
part Of the country; with iall and plain diree.
lions for use, by Enclosing $40 In coin, N a reg.
through Wells, Fargo g Co..
A package OF medicine will be forwarded by
express to any part OF the Union. .,
Persons writing TO the Doctor VIII please
state the name OF the paper they see this adyer.
tiscment In. .f '.'
Private entrance on Commercial street.
All communications strictly confidential.
Address, DIX. d.
nll.ly San Francisco. California.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-23
Be IL enacted By the Senate and HoHse of Represen!
atires Of The United &ate Of America IN Conore'

Be IL enacted BY the Senate and HoHse Of Represeni.
Giires Of The United SateI Of Ameicd IN Con0res'
assembled,
That so much OF section twcnty.one of the Act 10
reduce internal taxes. and for other purposes, ap-
proved July fourteen, eighteen hundred and SOY.
cnty:. as relates to sugar. be amended 90 THAT II
On ali sugar not above number seven. Dutch
standard In color. ono and three-Quartcr cents per
pound. .
On all sugar above number seven. and not above
number ten, Dutch standard In color. two cents per
On ali sugar above number ten, and not above
number thirteen, Dutch standard In color, Two and
one-quarter cents per pound. -.
On all sugar above number thirteen, and not above
number sixteen, Dutch standard In color. two and
three.Quarter cents per pound.
On all sugar above number sixteen, and not above
number twenty. Dutch standard in color, three and
one.QuArter cents per pound.
On ali sugar above number twenty, Dutch stand
arl in color, and on all refined loaf. lump, crushed.
powdered and graduated sugar, four cents per
pound; provided. that the Secretary. OF the Treas
ury shall. by regulation, prescribe and require that
samples from packages OF sugnr. shall be taken by
the proper officers, in such manner as TO ascertain
the true quality OF such sugar; and the weights OF
sugar imported In casks or boxes shall be marked
dIstinctly by the custom.house weigher. by scoring
the figures indelibly on each package; and provided
further, that all sirup Of sugar, cane juice, melada.
concentrated mClada, or concentrated molhsses. en-.
tered under the name OF molasses, shall be forfeited
to the United States. @ 3
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1871-05-23
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES

hn,,oo not 10 exceed ono hundred and dry copies
OF the complete specifications and drawing OF eaeh
patent subsequently iss1s s;L, so IS tI%. w ONE s eopy 10
be placed for free public Inspection IN eaGn caploiot
every State and Territory, one for the nEe Purpose
diclal District OF the United States; except when
such OFFICES are located In State or Territoral capl-
tolls, and one In the library OF Congress, when sopies
snail he taken and received In all Courts As evidence
IN ali matters therein contained, and shall be certl-
1ed 10 under the hand Of the Commissioner and seal
Of the Patent ONCE. and snsI oSn tha nv " 10 ne ne tasen
from said repositories for any other purpose than 70
| be used as evidence; and the Commissloner OF Pat
ents Is hereby authorised anu a nT Sopie ~ OF IAN spseiaes.
| lions and drawings, certified as heIelnoeinre pro-
yIded, at q price not to exceed the eontraSt price not
such drawings, for sale, as may Ge EMaITNi,sSSu " rne
IL also hereby authorized u, furnish q eompiete ~
Of such specifications and drawings 10 any puone
library which will pay S,i iSr , S,ne' IN III, ans Patent onisS,
and for the transportation OF inc same anu Nnie eh
| shall also provide proper custody LOT tne same Wltn
rscT,ations as The Commissioner shall doom roason-
abir, and provided also. that all contracts Tor max.
Ing copies OF drawings shall DO maao unaer tne prO-
viSions ~ chapter one hundred anu nNy.lve, sec
lion nine, OF Act Of Congress approved June twenty.
1--WE. Eighteen hundred and sixty.iour, which reads
"a Follows: "Scc. y. And be II further enacted; That
nj IthoVraphIng and engraving. where inc proodole
Total cost OF the maps or plates Illustrating or &c.
companying any work exceeds two hundred anu
ANY dollars. shall be awarded TO the lowest ana pest
IltI1eT fr The interests OF the Government, due re:
gard being paid % the exssgtlon q The T0 OF b stlsr
nrtn,,,, nnder mo direction OF the Joint Commit
tx ON Printing provided. that the Joint Committee
nm Public Printing be authorized to empower the
SnperintendOnt Of Public Printing to make iinnledi-
~ Contracts for engraving, whenever In their opin'
Nv nv ,Sn sSicencIes OF the public service Will not JUS
tifr waiting for advertisement and award"
RESOLUTION to authorize the restoration OF
BENJAMIN $. Richards TO the active list OF the