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Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1872-01-26

NEGRO OF CHESTER COUNTY TUnNISa
WHIrE.--I owned negro whose prrents
are as black as any original African, and so
was sho until about twenty three years old,
when, without my apparent cause, white
spots begun to make their appearance. and
have continued to dos, She is now forty.
FIVE years old, aud is almost whte even tho
scnlp Of her head is perfectly white, without
injury to her hair. Her hands are vefg tan.
der. smooth white. Any one wishing To- see
hcr will find her not far from Rossvile. Hero
is chnnce for some South Carolinian to
make money, ns some people make it fash.
onubio to aIteud shows.
JOSEPH fl STROUD.
RossvILLz, January 8, 1879. @
KU kLux OUTRAGE AT TUE STATE
HOUSE Yesterday afternoon, shortly after
the adjournment Of tho House, the doughty
champion Of his Excellency Gov, Scott, the
lion Benjamin Byus, of Orngeburg. was
set upon by u oonreh policeman (Williams)
in the lobby of the House, and thrnshed with
oowhide in most scvore manner It is
said that tho honorable member had used in.
sulting language to the wife of Williams, and
hence his deserved punishment Bystandors
state that Williams encountered his. victim
Mt the head of tho stuirs loading down from
tho lobby, aud strenuously belabored him
every step to the bottom. = Fhentc 2Okh insk.
- Mr.. PonIle.on, tho groat loador of the
Ohio State Rights Democracy, places himself
on the broad and liberal platform of tho "New
Departure" Mr. pcndletion says that tho
Democratic Convention, when it meets, will
recognize the accomplished facts of tho pre-
sent and appreciate tho dangers of the future.
MIR. Pendleton extends cordial invitation TO
those Republicans opposed to Grants admin
istration.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1872-01-26

= When the German indemnity is paid,
France will have the largest national debt Of
any country in the world, amounting in round
numbers to S4,500,000000 or moro than
double the present amount of the public debt
of the United States. An idea of this unpre.
cedcnted national burden may be formed
when wo state that it represents sum equal
to one hundred and twenty. five dollars per
head of tho entire population of France.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1872-01-26

- BY appointment Of the Executive Com
mittee chosen by the Chicago Convention Of
1868 tho next Presidential Convention, or ia
thcr tho caucus to nominate Grant, will meet
in Philadelphia on the first Wednesday in
June
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1872-01-26

Disastrous FIRE IN ABBEvILLs.-In.
formatian reached US, yesterday morning, of
most destructive fire, which occurred in
the town of Abbevi)le, on Thursday night
The Marshall House, fine, large brick build.
ing the Court House and tho entire block
Of buildings between those two, on tho left
sido Of tho main square, wcro entirely con.
sumed. Trowbridge & Co., whose store was
in the Marshall House, it is said saved the
greater part Of their stock, as did also John
Knox, Traegar & Bequess, and Kapham g.
Sklarz, L. II. Russell, j. Knox, Christian
& Wilson and Lee Russell but the buildings
occupied by tho above named parties, togo.
ther with all the smaller buildings on the two
blocks, occupied by freedmen, were DESTROYED
The books and records in the Court House
Clerks Sherff's, County Treasurer, Co.
arc reported saved. The buildings were al.
most an entire loss. The damages are estimat.
cd at SIS, 900; insurance from $4,000 to
$4,000 Many valuable papers we're lost BIZ
tho County officers. Ih@nie, 20M inst !
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1872-01-26

r. w. GRAND LoDaE, l. y. O. AT
meeting. of the Lodge, held in Charleston,
on Thursday, the following officers wore elect.
ed; A. j. Nuns, VI. w. G. H.; r. iSteen,
r. w. G. w.; r. James, r. w. G.. SEQ.
rotary; James Silcox, II. w. e. r.; j.
a Elkins, II. w. G.. c.; r. Lebby, ST.,
r. w. G. r.; A. G. Magrath, IT,, w. g.
NJ. j. D. Meyer, w. G.. g.. Il. Hugue
let, w. @. s.; Committee on State Of tho
Order--W. G.. DeSaussure, j. Mckenzie,
j. N. Robson, John Heeseman, Silas John.
son Committee on FINANCE oseph 8Whil,
don, Arthur Fairly, G. =. Meouen Com.
mittce on Mileage and Per Diem---W. Il.
Alilligan, George Gruber, W. Rosenberg !;
Committee on Elections and Roturns-R.
James, G., Eberhardt, J. NJ. Elford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
HVCTION SALES.
RyrD Harrison, AuctiOneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Es-
" TATE IN ALEXANDRIA, VA:.Iur-
suant to decree of the County Court OF Alex
andria county, rendered at its October term,
in the chancery cause of Barley s Ir'Re1'
the undersigned as commissioners appointed by
said Court, Will sell, BY public AUCTION, to the
highest bidder, on WEDNESDAY, the 2lst
day of February, 1872, at II o clock m, in front
of the premises, the LOT OF GROUND EssA
with the HOUSES and other improve rove r. ~
tween Alfred and Patrick streets, fronting on
Queen street twenty feet and extending back one
hundred feet to ten feet alley, being the prop;
erty of which Alexander Bowden died seized
and possessed. ~, :
Terms: One tenth cash the, remainder of the
purchase money in three equal payments At o.
p and IS months, to be secured by the purchas-
ers bonds, with good surety, and retention OF
the title to the property sold until the Purcnast
money shall have been fully paid Cost OF con-
veyancing to be borne by the purchaser:
d. L. SHOOT,
ION lots Comm'rs. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25

aTrTTDN GALES.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE AT ACCoTINK! FA del 10, 90,
VA.-Pursuant to a decree OF the County CourI
term us 1871 in the chancery cause of Julia Hunt
ington vs.. Mary Huntingtons adm nnars FIX
nointed by the said decree, will sell, by public
auction auction to the highest bidder, FRIDAY the
sd day of February lS52 At SelSG5 p m on
tho RIJILDiNGS and other improvements a:i
thereon in the village of Accvtink, Fairfax CO.;
Va. of which William Huntington died seized
and possessed. -
cash to pay the costs of the suit and expenses Oh
sale; the residue in three equal payments upon oo5
credit of one, two and three years; the delelreu
payments to bear interest and to be secured Dy
the purchasers bonds, with good surety, and a
retention of the title to the property sold until
Cost of conyeyancing to be borne by the pur-
chaser. q. w. !aONMmao,
D. L. SMOOT,
Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
IN 19-eots
nv II. A. Kerby. AuctiOneer.

COMMISS1ONER'S SALE OF REAL ES-
TATE IN THE CITY OF ALTMAN
DRIA.-By virtue ola decree OF the Corpora
tion Court of the city of Alexandria, rendered at
It's December term, 1871, in the suit OF Boxer ct
uy Of al. vs.. Erskine ct ux. ct al, the under
signed. commissioner in said decree named, Will,
o6 SATURDAY, the 10th day Of February
next at II O. clock noon, in front of the Mayors
office in the city of Alexandra, o1er TOR sale, TO
the highest bidder, the following LUIS Of
GROUND, in the said city:
Lot No. Situated on the south side OF Duke
street, between Alfred and Henry, beginning ~
feet from Alfred thence south LA teet; thence
west "A feet five inches thence north ia feet;
thence east "a feet inches TO the place OF Degil-
ming. -.
Lot No. 2-Situatcd the north side OF
Franklin street, between Alfred and Henry sts.,
beginning 26 feet west of Alfred thence north
ia feet; thence west "a feet; thence south ia
feet thence east "a feet to the place OF begin
ming. ., ,o..,.oo,,
Duke and Wolfe streets, beginning 70 1t. from
Wolfe street thence west 10 feet; thence NORTH
rs feet thence east ITO feet; thence south 70 lccI
to the place of beginning.
Terms: One-tourth Of the purchase money
cash the remainder in three equal instruments
at six, twelve and eighteen months from date OF
sale, with interest, for which deferred pay mcht"
notes. with satisfactory endorsement VIII be r.,
auircd. The title will be retained until hhal
pavment is made. Stamps and deed ut the cost
WILLIAM H. BECk,
-. - o,+. lOmm' r of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
Iy Green e. Wise.

[Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers; o,,
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF A TRACT or
LAND NEAR THE VILLAGE OF AC-
CoTINK, IN THE COUNTY OF FAIRFAX;
By authority of deed from Ezra TFOt HI and 4,
wife to the undersigned, trustee, dated the Ist
dav Of October 1863 and recorded in liber *,
No. 4 folio 2l5, Of the land records of the coun,
tv of Fairfax, conveying tract of land near the
village of Accotnk, in said county, IN trust 10
secure the payment of a note on the said deed
described, Tor the sum of $1,000, | will sell, by
public suction in front of the Mansion House
on SATURDAY, the Sd day Of February, 1872,
the said TRACT OF LAND in the said deei
mentioned, cortaning 55t acres, and for more
particular description of which references here
by made to the said deed.
Terms: SO much of the purchase money to he
paid in cash as will be sufficient to pay the
amount due on said note. the expenses, Of sale
taxes and other costs, and the residue thereof to
be paid on the first day of October, 1872; the
deferred payment to be secured BY deed OF trust
on the land. ID. y. CLAUGHnoN,
doc 3lt-pOtS Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
nv Green e. Wise.

GReal Estate Agents and Auctloneers.l
TOY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
ID Corporation Court for the city Of Alexan-,.
dria, Va, rendered at the October term, 1871, OF
said Court, in the suit of James B. Williamson
vs.. George Davis ct ais, the undersigned, com
missioner, appointed by the said Decree viii e ex
to sale by pabe a1ci0n IN 1r0H sA =
DAY, the Sd day of February, 1872, at y m,
the HOUSE and LOT, No. lo7 Cameron ff5asA
street, Alexandria, Va, at present occu- -AzsAz
pied by George Davis.
Terms: One tenth of tie purchase money IN
cash, and the residue in three equal payments a.
SIX, twelve and eighteen months from the day OF
sale, with interest," the deferred payments to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser, with ap-
proved security, and the retention OF the title to
the property until they are paid.
CHARLES +. STU ART,
ion 1a-nots COmm'r of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
SPECEHL NOTICES.

ns~AN APPEAL TO REASON.-Healtn
would be much more carefully guarded than IL IL
is ut present, and the average OF human nle
heightened by many, years, II common sense
and the light of experience were accepted by the
universal public as their medical monitor ana
Guide. The true philosophy of health Is simple;
1t consists in retaining from indulgences ana
imprudences which impair the vital forces, and
in supplying any deficiency Of vital power and
constitutional vigor that may exist, by inVlgo-
rating and Alternative treatment, To relnfcrce
and regulate a feeble system, and to prevent
more vigorous physique from yielding to uI-
healthy and facilitating influences, Hostetter
Stomach Bitters is unquestionably tho most po-
tent of all vegetable purifiers. As a stlmulant,
it is the purest ever administered IN mea'ca
practice as tonic and stomachic, the most IN;
talble as an anti-bilious agent, the safest ano
surest and as an aperient and regulating medl.
cine, mild and painless, yet irresistible 1t is
protection against disease of every KIND, ana Ill
seasons, and is particularly eficacous as means
of forearming the system against the ailments
generated by a raw, damp, ungenlal atmosphere
Hence its great value as a winter tonic ana IN
vigorant. No one predisposed to indigestion
biIiousness, constipation, rheumatism or nervou;
headache, should ever be without this VITAL
Elixir AS certain class of country dealers arc
very anxious to dose their customers with 'loca
bitters," Of worthless or pernicious character
which they represent to be equal or superior u
the great national tonic, the public Is hereby
fo,'eicarnet against their tricks of trade JAZZ:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
fsy Green d. Wise,

IRcal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
TRUSTEE' 5 SALE OF TRACI,O1
i LAND NEAR THE VILLAGE OAK.
COTINK, IN THE COUNTY OF zAIJJsh and
By authority of deed from j. Bfs69 and re-
wife and others, dated October l li of the land
records of Fairfax county ac st' Of land in said
dcrsgned, as trustee :ss of Accotink in trust to
county, near the vi deed described, for the sum
secs 5 az note d ri" sell by Pubc a tSa in
front of Fla at Y o clock m, on SATU RDAY.
* day of February, 1872, the said TRACT
" LAND in the said deed mentioned, contain
ing lob acres, and for more particular descrip-
ton of which reference is hereby made to the
said deed.
Terms: So much of the purchase money to be
paid in cash as will be sufficient to pay the
amount due on said note, the expenses OF sale,
taxes and other costs and the residue Thereon OH
the first day of October 1872; the deferred pa pay
A''''' Ii. O. CLAUGHTON,
dec 30-eots ! u1'os.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
The Markers.

New YORK. Jan. 23.-Stocks strong and
steady Money easy at s. Gold steady at 9. Va.
SKIES so, new -. Flour dull and declining.
Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn shade
easier
BALTIMORE, Jan. 25.-Ta. skies, old, Al bid;
do. coupon, old, 30 bid; do. new 81 bid; 0. con.
sodated 50 bid, 52l asked. W. Va. SIX IL
bid, l6 asked. Low middling cotton quiet at
2a2l4. Flour very dull. Wheat steady and
firm. Corn steady; white Southern 64a6I; ye'-
low Southern g.; mixed Western G7afS! Oats
steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
Fairfax co., jan OATS Comm rs.
GALE OF VALUABLE LAND.

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered at its June term 1871
in the cause Of T. Mccarthy VS.. Edward Scan
lon, the undersigned, commissioner, will sell, on
MONDAY, the 10Th day of February, 1872,
Court day, in front Of the Court House door !, OF
Fairfax county, at Y o clock NJ the yaiq "a; 81
TRACT OF LAND now farmed by Inn.
UConner, and near the land wherein he resides,
containing lis acres with fine improvements,
and we'll Wooded and wateEed With fine young
Ivino east of the Braddock road, one half q mile
south of Anandale, on the Lutte River Turn
ton, on the O., A s. NJ. r. R.
Terms: Ten per cent to be paid down as d t9
post; the residue in g. u and Is months, with
interest, to be secured by bond, with good Sc
curity the title to be retained until the purchase
money is paid, and the cash payment to be for
fctcd and the land resold ut the risk of the pur-
chaser should he fail to comply.
NJ DULANY BALL,
Surviving Commissioner.
oo,,+,v ;on D2-1awts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
,HIutiny.

PRovINcETowN, Mass, Jan. 25.-An IN
quest is being held here to-day in the matter
of the shooting of Geo. Little, seaman OF the
bark Warren Halett, during mutiny on board
of that vessel yesterday. The captain declares
that the crewattacked and beat the second mate
numerically and were about to attack the tirst
mate when the latter fred, killing Little, the
leading mutineer, instantly. The names OF
the crew are Alexander Wilson, VIM. E. Har-
ris John Spencer, VIM. Mullen and John Will
son. They are in Jail in the custody of the
United States marshal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
West Va, Convention, &c.

CHARLESrowN, W. Va, Jan 25.-Ihe con-
stitutional convention yesterday passed reso-
luton to put the United States flag over their
hall five voting against it.
throurh the breast last evening by a companion
who was carelessly handling a pistol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
Southern Methodist University.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 25.-The delegates OF
various Methodist conferences met Yesterday
and organized with the object Of establishing a
Southern Methodist University.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
r E D U G. D and m3 O. E Il A l.
THREE-QUARTERST THEIR REAL


VALUE.
All our entire stock of Dark and Medium
Fancy Colored Silks many very neat and select
STYLES in the lot. Also, on hand very full STOCK
of Plain Black and Solid Colors Dress Silks, OF
better shades and values than usually found IN
this market.
Ms~At reduced prices we offer French and
Irish Poplins, Fine Dress Goods, Lyons velvcts,
Velveteens, Cashmeres, Cloaks, Shawls, Sacques,
Wrappings, and all other strictly Winter Fa-
ms-"Capitol Shrting" STERLING Housewife
Cotton" and Extra. heavy Everlasting Shirt
ing" three private brands of Cotton manuiac-
tured to our order, which we can recommend for
durability, with entire confidence; two eases
Irish Linens, (best grades and Shirt Fronts, all
numbers with all kinds of Dry Goods formen
youths and boys wear.
ns-Sheetings, Table Linens, Towels Nap
kins Doylies, Pillow Linens and other fabrics
for the use of families and housekeepe:s.
Ms~Alpacas, Bombaznes, Black English
Grapes, Grape Wells and other Mourning Goods
of the best products of European looms
-Soourners und strangers will inspect our
stock at their pleasure.
mss-ONE PRICE ONLY. MARKED IN
PLAIN FIGURES.
PERRY e. BROTHER.
PENNA. AVENUE AND NINTH STREET,
WASHINGTON, d. G.
Established 1910.
WASHINGTON, ian 25-eo3tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
Political.

TOPEKA, Ks, JAN pa Republican State
Convention will be held at Lawrence Kansas;
FEBRUARY Dist to elect delegates to the National
Convention.
JEFFERSON CITY: Mo. Jan. 5.-The Liberal
Republican convention yesterday received a dis
patch from the Cincinnati German and Amerl-
can Reform Association promising hearty CO.
OneratiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25

@s-BATCHELOR'S HAIR DYE.3Ths s sI
perb Hair Dye is the bestin the Word-Pertectiy
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. NO dis
sppointmcnt. No Ridiculous Tints, or Unplle9as-
ant Odor. The genuine W; 4; Bachelor $ Hat a: +
Dye produces IMMEDlAIEL1 spiend,lu
Skin, but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful The only Safe and Perfect Dye: Sold by
all Druggists Factory. lG Bond ST. New York.
New York Jan W-eolv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
RvL.D. Harrison. Auctioneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
l. BRICK BUILDING IN ALEXANDRIA;
VA.--By virtue Of q deed of trust executed by
Mary Reinmuth to the undersigned, trustee, on
the ith day of October, 1870, and recorded Il in
iber No j. page l2o Of the land reS9rds Of q the
city of Alexandria, shall sell, on TU ESDAl,
the 9TH day of February, 1872 at y O'Clock m,
in front of'the Mansion House. Alexandra, Va,
a two-story BRICK BUILDING, situated gs
on the north side of Duke street, between IL
Patrick and Henry streets, very near the o., A.
l. NJ. and the A. s. f. K. r. depots, being the
house formerly occupied as a bakery by " Mary u arr
Only the house is to be sold, with the priv
lege Of removing the samc-such being thu, prop
erty conveyed in said deed, and which was
granted to sad Mary Rcinnuth by the former
Owners of the lot upon which said tenement
stands.
Terms: One-fourth cash, and the residue in
three equal nstalmcnts, at six, twelve and eight
cen months, with interest, secured by the notes
of the purchaser with approved security.
o. G.. WHITTLESEI,
Trina
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25

ms~ON MARRIAGE.-Happy Relief fer
Young Men from the effects of Errors and Abuses
in eariy'life. Manhood restored Nervous debility
cured. Impedimcnts to Marriage removed, !, New (,
method Of treatment. New and remarkable
remedies. Books and Circulars sent free, IN
sealed envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSO-
CITATION, No. South Ninth ST., Phadel-
NH, dec 22-d&Jw3m
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Fairfax county, jan 23-lawts
VALUABLE COUNTRY STORE FOR

v SALE.
/ offer for sale my DEPOT BUILDING, con;
tanning Storeroom Qathed and plastered) and
on the Warrenton Branch Of the o., A. y NJ.
Also FRAME BUILDING, at the same
place, which, with slight repair, would make
neat and comfortable dwelling of four rooms;
Also, a LOT Of EIGHT ACRES OF Lamp,
six cleared and two in wood and timber, ADA
cent to the above buildings; said lot has CO.
pious spring of free-stone water, and pretty
site for dwelling house upon it; both at a con-
venient distance from the depot.
The above is a irst-rate stand fora large oun-
try store. Blacksmith and wheewrlght shops
(much needed here) would do gooo business mess
Those having the ability us well as the desire
to purchase such property can address me for
terms at Casanova p. o., Fauquier county, VA
''', w CASSIUS CARTER.
Casanova P o., Fauquer CO., Va, jan 25-eotl
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TRUSTEE'S SALE.-Undcr authority of 2
/ deed Of trust from Joseph NJ. Wood ana
wife, dated May %, 1868, duly recorded in Fair
fax county, Virginia, will SELL at public anc
ton on the premises, at II o clock m, of ED;
NESDAY, the 7th day Of February, lS12 ONE
county, part of the original "Holin Hall es-
tats shout four miles below Alexandria, on the
Aiexsndria, Mount Vernon and Accotink turn
bike road, beginning at stake and stone on the
north side OF said turnpike, on Charles Ballcn.
" IS ch. 40 links, to a stake in Henderson's
line on the south edge of the turnpike; thence
with Henderson s. 100 81 +. 81 CHI. to a stake,
corner to Henderson, Moore and Snowdcn, At
the intersection of the bitches; thence with Snow
denis line n 830 f. CHI % links to q stake, cor Or
nor 70 Gibbs: thence with his land n. l9o 81
w. 81 CHI 30 links to the beginning.
Terms cash. 5. FERGUSON BEACH,
49,; ntc Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
From New York.

New York. Jan. 25.-Rev j. d. Bradley,
late Riluaiist, was received into the Catholic
church yesterday.
The Newark train last evening ran down
double team Just beyond Jersey city and Killed
the driver, George Van West, and the two
horses
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
Tweed and Connolly.

ALBANY, n. T., Jan. 2j.-The Supreme
Court has decided the cases Of Tweed and Con,
molly, affirming the decisions of the SPECIAL
Tcrn as to bail, and ordering the arrests with
cDSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
Railroad Matters.

MEMPHIS, JAN 25.-The lease ofthe Memphis
and Charleston Railroad has been ratified By
President Scott and associates OF the Pennsyl-
yanin Railroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.l
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-.
WASHINGTON. January &c, 1872.

WASHINGTON. January &c, 1872.
Mr.. Sumner presented, among others, a petit
ton from Danville, Pittsylvania county, Va, IN
favor of the supplementary civil rights bill. :,
The House of Representatives was engaged
by Mr.. Hoar, who took the floor at the close
of the reading of the journal, and spoke at
length in favor of the National Education bill.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Sarah c. Smith has been appointed postmls-
tress at Lewinsville, Fairfax county, Va, vice
Smith. deceased
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~ o T ] G E .

II oTloh'
Sealed proposals will be received by the Com &C
mittce on Streets for n UMBtRlNG The
BUILDINGS OF THE CITY, in conformity
ing the numbering of the building: in the city OF
Alexandria, passed on the 9th utimo, to be &C
companied by specimen plates
The bids will be opened by the committee at
the Auditors office on SATURDAY, January
9th, 1872, at p: m:
SAMUEL 81. JANNEY,
ian 20-eotd Chm. Committee on Streets.
FANCY AND TOILET ARTICLES
We have just received a lnrge and select AS
sortment of
LUBIN;S,
Lows and
EXTRACTS,
Toilet Sets, English and American Soaps, Hair
Brushes, Combs, &c. Call ana e * 4Ia ~
COOK u CREIGHTON'S,
dcc2 107 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-01-25

MASKED AND FANCY BALL.-The grand
masquerade and fancy dress ball of the Har-
monte Association will be given at the roous
of the Association over Adams Express Offiae
to. night. The arrangements have all been
completed, large number Of tickets disposed
of, and a charming time is anticipated.