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4. u q, lotls 81 lloniepela.

heen sss,ile1 by ir1disctnti ors o loilienela.
f,srs Haw latii d sensitive aftt comp TENT
lrnufhs viii, MI ardent procligit 70 ana
3 n,a,,v oftfs for literature, obey the pent ol
his inclination wien every IS aware t,i s
no "a william, Shakespeare Jones, OF smith.
mr. BrowI. or Dything else? He inevitably
shrinks from ccnFarisior, dreading iest, his
efforts, creditstIc as they may be, snouiu pe
made contemplate thereby. Can healthy,
s,nnutsiye. warm.blooled lad, with George
NC sh;,,oi on, thrust upon him. be expected
RI acromp,:siI anything, knowing as he must
tbat George Washington has always been
noytrtyeu as the most ttnnaturaity per-
tect and momentous Of MORALS! Who
shall say how many retiring clois-
tered natures have been cmbittered by
discovering in their first thinking years how
ridiculous their parents had made them by
styling them Napoleon Bonaparte! vi
course they wrote only their initials, anu
then were perpet,ally mortified 10 near
themselves called Nota Benc Wiggins or
Take Notice Simpson. Boys bubbl'nS over
with animal spirits, and fond Of adventure.
have doubtless been driven to vicious eX'
IRENE, by having John Calvin or John
Knox tackled to their patronyrnics. The Ell
tire law of their being prevented them from
Initiating those ascetic tl,colo%ians, and SO
they deliberately became proiiigate from con
tradi.iion, and from vague sense OF 'ne
wrong that had been put upon Them nave
known MeIancthons and Wilberforces TO DC
thieves, and Solomons and Solons to be circus
clowns: and ] make no question btlt tnc
former went in disgust to the opposlte en-
IRENE, or that the latter were resolved 10 C1''
ricatulp the ancient sagcs by hecon!lh2 the
most melancholy of fools. -" JnhrPs Q~eS'
Ho, Aasrered." By J,hius Henri Brorne,
"a, I'M, T,uIrr>
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A VERY Strict Judge.
From the Utica Observer.

From the Utica observer.
Old Otsego county boasts justice of The
peace who flashes out in the annals of loca
fame rs arraigning himself fora delinquency
The justice OF the peace referred to Ono mat
ter about his name or where he belonSs) pos
sesses the excellent attributes of integrity,
ability. and worth; but on one OCCASION he
forgot his nlagisteral integrity. He let down
in weak moment the judicial bars which
should hedge him in, and roamcd into the
field of Bacchus In short. on u recent oc-
casion he imbibed too much strong drink,
and in consequence awokc with realizing
sense of that fact the next morning. Now.
here was pretty so. a justice OF the peace
had been on q bender, or part of one. \ man
who was appointed TO swing the fail of justice
over the heads Of poor, unfortunate fellows
wandering over into the wrong pasture him.
self. But there he was. He felt reminders OF it
I, III the occasional throbs of headache. But
what was to be done? The more he viewed
II the more he became disguised with him
4 self. lie made up his mind. He would at
tend to his case. He would vindicate the
outraged law. So, ut the usual hour he en-
tered his Office. He formally opened court,
and then he called his own name us defend
ant in suit Ia which "thc people" charged
him with ali offence against the law, went
over the circumstances in detail so far rs he
could remember them, read " the statute in
such eases made and provided" and then
asked "the prisoner what he had to say" In
the role of prisoner he pleaded guilty to
the offence, said it was shame for man
of his years and position, but hoped
!" the Court would not be too severe on HIM,
as he was determined to reform" g. The pris-
oner will stand up" said the stern old JUS
tice. Then the prisoner arose. "Now,",
said the justice, g / am very sorry you have
been brought into this court on charge
which so seriously affects your good name and
standing in society; you have set a bad eN-
ample, and if you so on at this rate you will
bring sorrow and disgrace on yourself and
family. | sentence you to pay fine Of SO
and costs, or to thirty days Imprisonment in
the county Jail" The "prisoner /" said he
would prefer to pay the fine-and then the
court closed. He walked over to the poor
muster Of the town and paid the $40.
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a UAED-IIEAETED SINNEE.-A Respondent
husband, of this city says the Selma Times,
was telling his wees, and the dark prospects
before him, to his bctter-half the other day,
when she, TO encourage him, advised him 10
take heart and perscycrc and never despair.
For said she, {" III never desert you if we
are compelled to live on bread and wafer"
"I'Il tell YOU what Eli do then, my dear
replied the lard-hearted sinner, "if you'll
get the bread, I'll furnish the water"
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3EIficilpstsr, va

ISsp,fsfIssioNERss SALE OF YAIU-
~ af,Ilf n IsFs!il, TATE IN CHEST ERFIE.LI4
COUNTY. u -lss frthf of deefee entered 40
t.. November Term of the County Court In
certain sulr therein pending sts led W tlliain Dor
setf administrator OF Calhoun Hawkins defssssed.
RS Edwlf johnson ct ais. tire Hner spe-
siai commissioners. WIN sell ut public auction. on
MONDAY the 18th day Of August, isI2 at y nc -.
NJ, In front OF The court house, that FhLGaB,.E
FARM formerly Owned by Edwin h,J1hnf..al con.
ttlntre ONE uUSDkEU AMI FoRTsrol,SE
ACRES, n,ts ~ lsss saticig the taI,ds ~ w "
liam G.. Eletf, George q. Markham. L. u. HorIef,
and j. III. II. Ninfree. !,
About one-third OF the land lsin cultivation, and
the balance in original srow,hof oak ana pine.
There Is 4 good frame dwelling containing iour
rooms aud all necessary ontrhGuses.
TERMS: Sufficient cash to pay al tue COSTS Ol tts
suit and expenses Of sale tlIe residue upon etet
ct one two and three years In equal inFiniinents.
lie deferred payments 10; DO secuIed by ihe lonas
o[ the burrb.sei, rairg ;rierrst fr9e' t,lh gay OF
sab aid hl title teiug retained until The whoie
''''' ny SOCRATES BROOKS.
Spec,Il Commissioner
MnopT, & E,nYiLL. bW,tioiletT-. s.- IN Jus
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TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO MOST
1 VALUABLE TFNEAiFNTS, N TIE CRY
OF RICHMOND. At THE SDkTlitAsT cox
NER OF MAIN AND NINTH SlRtt U.s. W
virtue Of Il iced OF trus, cSrcutp'i y! sSt'n'rj :
Robinson and wife IN Initps I.ypn2 and I""na'tN
l;oGertS iuOw duccasc,il. snsptfs, tcnrluS H4t n
the Ith Of June lSeC and duly rcc,rd VI ILL., We"
Hastings Court Office fpr the ''sg W k;cnhohh' 'g
The pnrposo ct securing GIE payment OF two byhi-
one FOR se7,5lo, AMI tie other for s.ete: on! w
hIst of which rcniaius uuisi'l--n compliance VIE
the request of the crc'iitors- III" Undersigned ~ sur
yiy1g trustee, sill sell al auction, Gjon tEr puh
isc-. on THURSDAY the eth dry q AHcui 'f"!
ucncing IT 10 O'Clock A. 81. tEt ffHN fhit'
ABLE PROPERTY situated g. aloyc, being 500,
IVD AMI 81! Siain street occupied by Nlcssr.. "",a
S Sou,.J. y. ReAfotd T. ~ hlffIeaa ( S4n S@utAi
err, Mutual INSURANCE Company. Lt,d, u. Wool ANA
T.. NJ. lr:hOdC 1T rent vi about $3.50 ir HttH'
II isan iron trout 81 sl2 by iOG feet Ia an alc5 I
feet wide the original design trln2 for HNc st"fFN
aud Il basement. The b.semcit an'i iirst l""r air
convenience To tie present occupants 80 ir - COM
Dic:r.j IL combines juticinns plan Win NE i','
Thorough, aud handsome construction, ana III l''f-
Welding capacity IS not equied b: any N. per! !"
tl:c city OF the same value.
The location has always been icEirich ~ ''' 5"
the best az not the best IN lie ~, tcr ihah' !;
its value Is sure to HcTtisc wiiii 'le "le!ii -
the IRE. Bridge, ett!ing into Ninth sheet. 'h ~
steady growth SIT business IN iIicf ,iiurtcr hf.'
i;,s riere been offered - fhts :.y zach an 'p"i'
may Tor u profitable Investment .,,.,
TERMS: II Zoo aiad srn snilSic;it tp h'ttaf ~.
,rIlia. ns..tlmcnts At sfS. Twelve, Hni rish,fih
months for negotiable notes Hitb interest ~ i'I
rate of eight per cent. PER y nuh se%'ited y
deed OF trust upon the property.
JAMES Lyons, surviving IrHtse.
CRUBBs ( WILLIAMS. anctionecfs. y u
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By Grubhs & Villages.
Auc'lcneers aud. Real Estate secn,s..
Eleventh street between Nain ana Bapk.

A GOOD BRICK DWELLING AT THE
IA NORTHEAST CORNER or CI.AY AN
.GILMEK SHEETS At AUITtOS,-o THIES.
DAY, stb OF August. IT O'clock y NJ We viz ell
upon the premises. the DWELLING situated o.
above. aud occupied ty AIR. John II. Gardner. /,
has six rooms, double kitchen, and well OF 200"
water IN tl!e yard The premises are ia oxcesleit!
This Is good opportunity u buy IL comfortable
hoiuh ut Il iticdefiie prices
TERMS: At sale. GRGBBS & WILLIAMS.
~ ! tgcfiOUcprs
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IsRusTEEs. 50 81 or THE DEsIRt.
NISEgEESytIyBE T VIE ERtJaIyh M, ii ~ ~
STA a T. UfyFtUS = III .jrt,i ~
deed OF trust fxeeatetf 5y II. n IJnsts ana Win b.
the snbscrib beers - Trustees dteJ sslil S5ybnls,
Jsgs. aud fecofGed In Ricllmopd Ifirstiugs Con-,
Office. we Will sell 30 actGn on tire JfriBfts on
THURSDAY. 9Th AilgHsf. AZ s o'e;ocE r. 81. III
TENEMENT tH Talbptts row aLCye referred b"
IL has eight rooms, bcsfees Kitchen slih Two
roni.is water. is, aud The usual couyeaIeires Jhs
LOT is,25s ID. "a ktes T.. II u ,sga = s.
ns. 9 is.f .ssai. ssa-rsj ~. 4 ffsdis ..
ono and two years. for notes With interest payabie
annually and secured by deed OF trust.
Is !. BODEKfR.
STEPHEN HUNTER, Trustees.
49,. p. W. GEURBS.
GEUEBs & NIIrI&Ns, AaetiopteTs. ,nus
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BY Nords' & Royal.
,ira, Estate Agents and Auctionc:rS.
Office corner Seventh and Hull streets,
Manchester. Va.

TOR SALE pRiNATELi.--Wc have
L for sale -FOUR very desirable BRICK DWELL"
lNGS situated on Fourth street. ~ |cuu order ~
low figures aud liberal terms. w
We have also several gooi FRAME DIV Ell ::
INGS. situated IN various part "i the town. RIA
property is III good order. ana at 10" rates, dho
term, liberal.
Also. SMALL. FARMS ncar the town. With an
without impruVrmcns-land-r II good cha!.tc'' ii't'
highly susceptible Of improvements
we will take pleasure IN showing tile properly ~
~ az =. MOODY 6 ENYALL.
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CLOSING OUT SALE.--I will sell at
1 ruI,Iic auction on WEDNESDAY the 7lii. IsT1,
nj II g. NJ ut my ata office, Twelfth sirGct rrat of
Ni%,,,,f<h oGirr. Tie following articles TO Kit;
OFFICE, pESh and CHAIRS. OFFICE SIO' 10
ana DHtjN ore large COOKING sIOFE, enc
f,sturjfnl st " AL&JT FUESlTUEE- one bcanii-
f,I 81 Of MAPLEand WhLNCI ono, CaShEi'
plGrGEES. CHAIRS, sixty ,yafds s'AA1lhu,
lltT-EACK. TpILET SET. &c.
Tfru.. iu..t \. W. ROSEN.
an -. lat" High Constable City OF Richmond
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rEIIE EXCELLENT AND CONNE.
L NIESrLl LOCATED fAnM OF oNEt,HuN IN
DRIED AND FOETl-FOUk ACEES. 49,
COOL srEISG." IN HESktCo COZ, - ~, J /:
FIVE MILES WEST OF EIGiIMOSl!. Al III
jCNC.rit.N OF rilE WE>ruhH t-nao " |! "
THE THREE-SDr ROAD. FOX SAIL NJ
AIrtTiON-At the request Of the WIDOW ava hcirs
ut law of rl" late Samuel y NoriGn s9ii SCI a,
at,tlop on the premises. on TIL hSDAI iiic l5ti
OF august 1877. NJ O'Clock j. 81 The very dcSr;tD'
FARM Inraied as above. containing ONE HUN
DRIED AND FOHTY-FOUE ACRES, more or les,
or which about ore hundred acrcs arc open inn III
,ord heart. and the httuce In woods OF oriHinai
growth. The place Is well waterca aud DeSiaes uh
excellent well near the dwelling there are on " sekc-
raj tinr springs. The improvements cniaEt ol .
p,,,;or.al Al, dwelling rJSH'uIr tnr @ro'as WIZ
nm .,l niui;,. house of two rcuils, Kitchen pf,,
st,bc Er: and near the dwelling there IS Rrsi-
rate orchard nf APPLES and peaches no" IN harne.
AZ The junction of Tho Two roads inenhoheo apD.c
there /. a, f:,ucI tenement now ana lrf many yciis
r.st occupied asa gr0ccrEsoc aln'lS saiI 10 ~ ;iii
excellent stand for that business. fpsSc''''o" tiNe"
1t OF October. r., ,',,.o
Il! - IL IS .uG u months thereafter FOR n"sotiane
,u,r: interest added. secured 10y trust deco.
p : " i'll he sold at the same time me sro"iuG
CROP nt CORN also. about t"c!F: hus',.i. oih
CORN. W. ,;,,,
mn 3.-.ta.t3.E.ti AWlrllncl.
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DOR RENT, the two NEW DWELL-G;H
IL INGS on Main street between First and Sc Ell
c,ud containing eight rooms and all modern i'm
proycncnts. Possession given Immediately. Apply
to -. DE-HooN,
T., 9s-3w No. 90 l;rOad Strnrt.
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CUMAC MILL FOR SALE OR hENT.-
y \ most complete StiMAt MILL. Tor sa""rr ''!,i.
gl,,ucd In Petersburg. Va, about FIVE wards trout
the railroad. The machinery consists "t boiler.
engine. reels. elevators, c"nrc!crs boiling a''ig.
g,ririn" Nc; all in perfect order i. S'trtii"n q"
thp mill L. IN admirable IL possesses greet
many Acknowledgements to lows: ih. rent ri the y Ill
lIil.!;rC e. very moderated The water - conveyed 4"
The mill from the river: the proximity I" the rail
road enables tie purchaser 81 snilc 81 "!iy"r II e!
tie mill. and all Slnac ground Ia in' carried ;tiI
placed on the ralrrad lil"iChy StrihG water rent
and rarta.c OH suInac bought and sold. The capt
city Of the mill l. about l,v1J ions Der Jn! .'iI'i
same may lac increased {" r.ic" t"nSit desired Par
ties wishing engage i'll the h,inr.S need iiI"r no
fears about obtaining sufficient Tiantii! al Sn'nac
leaves Ia keep the mill cinpl"!"i during tl wh"!"
year. II il is The NEST productIy" section OF r STATE"
and Labor can bc engaged 1T 4 less rate than any
where else IL the southern Strt"s TCruis liberal.
Parties DESTROYS Of purchasing or rCltn" "''i a,t'
dress &. hAEt3 Co.
il lG-ln box 80. Petersburg. W.
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TRUSTEES SALE oh I.ANit.-lir yirsre Is = :
deed OF ir,.st eaegl.ei by Edssi,i liessa 70
day Jf May, iseS, shall an FRIDAY the H., ~ n
OF Augpst next. ri s'siars, IA isoni - t,Iis!
Courthouse, sell 10 pubic suction tis 'piis''ss
rcalestatc: ,,;..
a TRACT OF LAND IN Henricc. ep1ltai v. Z
twenty acres tm0re ar icssl. sdoiass ile @f ~ =
Isabella Allen. Turner shaEp. anu ottess'
seven miles below RiehnaHd. q. 4,
Also, . PAR ffIs Oh Ian iseohisinlsss isss ~
conveyed 10 sstid Hogan ny John y. lt'i 3. j, 81
Also. The Fatts Ut said ho.ss,i, so9ssS tspiS
hY r.. u. Dskc. VI. EtN W,
1hu s-Ist 49, - = 49,
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Nv n, u. E:acho.
Sy 3. y. Eachp.
Real Esiate Agent and A0rtinHecr,
dice 80. 0 Fourteenth street, bcgweea Nain ai''
Ffsaklin.

VALUABLE REAL EST ATE FuA
Y SALE IN IiESRlC0 COUNT i;r-iSy 'i ~,
OF a decree Of the Circuit Court oi hesisin ~ ~
nounccd on the isth day or May, is's. III is
offer FOR sale ut pnbste auction the EsL Isl A. .
OF the said Ed. Hogan, a. the courtrhGusc ~ a. +.
rico. specified in Tie advertisement eeloM, =. ~
sale Will be made on tie lG1Ii DAY Or 49,.
under said decree and according to the pi9si,9s
OF the deed OF irtist 80 much OF sald BIO WI
sold ~ viii pay the cost accrued In said slt spn
execution OF the said decree .nd ;hiec hsni1f'a =
lars balance due.
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1as,T, YEn. sd.

saTRa YED from my premises, ON the
aoslf July last Aisa,
WITH white spots about her thighs, and had new
bell on when She left liberal reward VII o1 PHI VII
for ar delivery TO me Mt my residence. NO. I4la
Broad street. or to me at my resf1hranti
EIGHTH e: and Byrd streets JOHN TABEEY.
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rsTSySESS CHANCES.

TOR SALE OR EXCH.ANGE,eiissssss s -;
u FINE SEEEN-oCTANEP lANo-sf ~
FORTE made IIy William + nalr Il Co.. Handsome
roscwuud cage, trout round CORNERS. ovrrSlrlrG
and iron fr1.,ur: sweet atd powerful tone" iiSt-
class Instrument and warranted. The owner VIII
srl az. exchange for Il good building lot. Apply al
NJ. 1;2r Main street, NJ stairS for one week.
c-niF
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E'DS Notwithstanding to remove to 19 an;
4 orr new and cOmmodious warehouse No Ill.
1gon Main street. we Offer tor rent the very dcSilTl
bic STORE, on Thirtecnlh street., at oy,.ieaI occ''
iiAkUSfE' CAEi.roN 4 BALDWIN.
,,H n-aF
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ADMIRABLE FOR \ STOCK fAhM ok
LACE. OF PUBLIC RESORT.

SUMMER REGlDESCE FOR A
$50 tT mfALiil.
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NOR RENT, the large and desirable Sa
{ BRICK DWELLING OH the east side OF ~
Sixth street beyond Leigh; at present rc.nplea ny
,w;h fo,,r rnom-, Ea water aud al rnQGrru chnre-
nicnco,: POSSESSION given abort igts nstaM' Apply
81 sRtbb': " " lLLiAMS.
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r IosT, on Friday night, letween Seventh,
and Leigh street. and CANDLES HID, Go ia -.
CROSS. The finder win he LITERALLY rewar,p.a ~
icaring the same MT this Office. al s-11'
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WISH TO RENT MY FURNISHED an ls:;
J. Rouse, GARDEN, and THREE COW -!
tfurirs Aurus, aud September. to family desiring
n delightful retreat from the heat ana a'is1 Oh tne
rify. Tcrn,s moderate. Address. I'll. h., freue-
IL. Va. tiu o-Ve
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TOR RENT. the SECOND FLOOR, NNs.1
/ containing THREE ROOMS. of house No. LIP
COO Main street hetwecn Sixth aud Seventh sttsts,
nnsiit the Arlington House For further raftlcu-
III tl,s ,nT,Iv TO i. W. CHRISTIAN,
i"iS apply " ot1ce McIfac & Christ!3M,
.,wx ms Main street.
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NOR RENT, the BRICK DWELLING an iss3
e 200 east Clay street. Has eight rooms, -
,y1.h saith and closet on upper floor. Possession
given Immediately Apply on the premises; OF 10
.,w 1899 Main street.
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EN GrnhIls ( Wilkins.

one AID HALF MILES FROM ilif
GREE:lBBIEE WRITE SULPHUR
SPRINGS.
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FOR RENT.

NOR RENT. desirable THREE EN-
L STORY BRICK DWELLING on tnc ca 49,
side of Fourth between Main ana FRANKLIN s'ie
eig g,i s r9pihS' LYME & BROTHER.
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By Grnbhs & Williams.
Reel Estate Agents AMI Ar;lO'tet''i
Eleventh street between Main ai.i! Dauk.

GRrpES & WILLIAMS. Amc,ion,'rs.
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TDR RENT, that very desirable az
4 RRICK RESIDENCE corner Thrty-irst IN
md 4 streets. containing six rooms, and kitcteI,
with large garden attached; all IN nice CONDITION.
ieht re rsi'soha''' " . s'o1 LYME & BROTHER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-22
FN-SURHNCE.


ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
40 LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. G. McIlwaine, President.
BAEeTK 3 B Tepnaat, Pnal, Vice Presidents
Samuel B. Paul, Secretary.
D. P. Fackler, Consulting Actuary.
Dr. D. W; Lasseter' Medical Directors.
Judge Johu F. Lay, Superintendent Of
Agencies AL. 49, ...,. ,,,, j.,
All investments of the reserve from premiums m
taken within the department OF Alexandra IN
vested in the department under the direction OF
the following local board of stockholders:
VIM. G. Cazenove, President.
VIM. II. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John Ja1 "; : Green, Gseaorv q wv W VGSgsan Ggssen
= S Leadbeater, Benon Wheat
" H. . D' NH. G. WILLIS,
General Agent and Secretary,
Office No. l27 King st.
DIR. BEDFORD Brown, Med. Ex. feb loft
LEXANDRIA INSURANCE Comply.
N Office, No. 54 King street.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
M. D. Corse, John b. Smoot,
a Reid George II. Robinson,
K. S Leadbeater William Cogan,
Benoni Wheat.
Property in the city and country insured
against loss by fire at lowest rates.
Inland marine risks taken on the most faVor-
able terms.
All losses will be promptly adjusted and paid
Keep ycur money at home by insuring IN this
Company, owned and controlled exclusively by
your own citizens, and which was organized ex-
pressly with view to stop the drain OF money
from this city and vicinity to other States. Why
build up other cities with your money in prefer
ence to Alexandria, .
1' BENONI WHEAT, President,
MORTON MARYE, Secty. OCT zo-tl
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\ Sacramento fish. dealer named Budd, very
cooIy agreed with brother scoundrel TO muir
der Mrs. Budd, for the neat sum OF Sl,5oo 1or
the operation, and paid $1,000 down to secure
the tulhllment of the contract. The principal
and contractor quarrelled before the. job was ac-
complished: the wife agreed TO act her part IN
the pretty little affair, managed to disappear;
and was reported drowned. The man calico
Tor the balance of the blood money. Budd paid
up, aud was overheard by the police, who ar
Tested him. AT last accounts he thought tsh
selling more pleasant than wife killing, and
doesn't seem, altogether, to enjoy the "sltua-
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uAyING disposed of my interest in the
IL Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
.Iohn Leatherland, | shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners Of Union and Queen sts., where
will al ways be or hand full supply OF the best
qualify RED nd WHITE ASH GOALS OF the
different sizes CUMBERLAND COAL by the
cargo car load or retail. oun
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage of the citizen is respectfully So
licited. All orders left at the Office Of the Alex
andria Insurance Co.,, No. 81 King street % Wlth
Col. Marye, or at Clarridge & Grigg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to. ,rrv
-iY 3-tf THOS. j. NJ Ella I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-22
ERENCH AND SCOTCH MUSLINS.

We desire to call the attention of the ladies'
and misses to an elegant assortment OF FRENCH
and SCOTCH MUSLIN, for commencement
dresses, just received and at very attractive
prices Our Dress Goods Department, since the
heavy fall of prices in importers hands, has
been replenished, and we feel safe in saying that
rarely have such inducements been offered.
ie 70 .aj j. NJ. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-22
H-tIDU .I.N'U CU.jL.

IOHN LEATHERLAND takes t is method
y of informing his friends and the public gen
orally that he has bought Thomas ). MehnLcy
inIcrast IN the OLD DOMINION WOOD and
COAL YARD, rs King street. and rcspcc fully
asksa ntinuancc of putr mage. Persons who
wish to lay in WOOD and COAL. for winter $
Use would do we'll to call ut my office, 70 King
street, rs guarantee to surpy rs good an nrt-
Gle of W Wood and Coal as there is in this city
Wood Yard, corner Queen and Water streets.
w EIGHT guarantee Jy "-otn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-22

MOURNING GOODS.
lM JUST RECElVED.
We beg to mention the following:
Bombazne, Tamese,
9-8 Mouselaine Mereno Cashmere,
Grenadine, and one piece very superior ga
Shawl Grenadine.
A full line of Courtland s. Co.'s Crepe Wells,
long and short; Love Wells, sc.
We can offer attractions in Crepe Wells.
ie 10 j. M. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-07-22
DAZAR OF FASHION.
- Mrs. G. l.. SIMPSON,

Is daily in receipt of new and desirable goods
Victoria Lawns, all qualities, beautiful for SUITS
and new Trimmings tor the same; Swiss Mus
lins, beautiful quality; Swiss Edgings and In
sertings Percales and Calcoes for Suits, Gui-
pere Gaces Colored Fringes Gimps, Corded
Satins, Plain Satins and Dress Trimmings of
every kind; Olympic Adjustable Bustles also
another supply of those Hip-gored Corsets;
beautiful Real Hair Curls, at SIC, very cheap;
Mixed Straw Hats at cost. Received to day new
Straw Goods Will take great pleasure in show
ing goods. my 81