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DOl Bile ittt1-No.
On and after SUNDAY, June 30, 1872, w"
daily passenger trains will run between WASH
INGTON and LYNCHBU re, electing double
daily connections through between NEW YORK
and NEW ORLEANS AT G"rdonsvilic, c"f:-
necton is made by mail train, with TIE Ch"-.-
cd. to Richmond. otaunton and the ' IfHl -
SPRINGS; at Lynchburg, with Atlantic, Mis-
sisSippi and Ohio Railroad. for the " c$t ano
Southwest, and ut Washington, for the NORTH
and Northwest
Double daily CONNECTION to and from White
Sulphur, excepting Maj! Train Oh SUNDAY.
Leave Alexandria Ill a. H., and get 10 " hitc
Sulphur ut $40 same day; or leave Alexandria
Il. Id p. m, and arrive At W nitc sulphur 1T
l. Ii D. m. next day. Leave New York AT Il.
m, PHILADELPHIA ut II noon and Baltimore At
AS y. m, and arrive at White Sulphur next
day nj ll6 p. III.
Leave Washington daily at 7.o0a. N. and G.!3
J.. m, and Alexandria al II. m. and 80 pm,
arriving nj LynchDurS 1T 4.3U p. III. and 400 a.n
Leave Lynchburg al 800 Am and l.H pm,
arrive at Alexandria at i. Is p A. and 6.l3 q. H.,
and at Washington at I. ID p. III. and 80 Il. n.
For MANASSAS DIVISION leave Washington
daily Excepting Sunday with main line TRAM,
at 100 u. m. and Alexandria al SOC Il. NJ
Leave Manassas junction IL $3.50 Il. IA: pass
StrasOurg at llG.p. M, and arrive at narrIS"n-
burg ut 400 p. m, connecting with Harmon q
Cos Stage Lines IL ;>tauEton Hnwtcy Sprutg>
&C., lyc., and at Mount jackson, wit stage line
u oEhEcA 'pElIiSS
Eastward, leave HurriS"nb,!rg ut 1890 4. m;
pass >tr;t>burg al l:zj p. H., arrive at iinass,t
Junction al 100 y. n, connecting WITH uiait
line through to Washington and the NORTH and
West
Good rpnnecton$, % conrorlanle coaches, arr
made to Fairfax Court ll"uSc from Fa.rlnX sta
ton To- Mddlchurg from Plains; and |" Upper
Vile from Piedmont.
Both the Eastward and Westward bound trains
make close cvnti"ct"n AT >Lrn>UtirS "ltt Tie
Winchester and otraShury Railroad, t. Y tncnc~-
ter and Hrrlcrs Ferry. and I" tapon, E'1N
EnoE lle.c CappcrJ and Jordan springs.
Elegant sleeping cars IRE run daily between
! New York and Lynchburg.
Also, cars through between Baltimore "n''
Lynchburg, avoiding the i'.c"vrnIcitcY ol lr'ts-
! Ter in Washington.
| Through tickets and tagsaS" checked t" Al
! prominent points.
| Excursion tickets, ut reduced rates, /" I'll thu.
prin"iuui summer resorts. on sale II. IT," WASTE
! ingIui!, AicXandri, snd Lyn"hhurs Offices.
! j. VI. BkOADtH,
IT, .S If General Ticket Agent.
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HOME ENTERP RlS

ENCOURAGE HOME ENTERPRISE.
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF VIRGINIA.
A. q. McIlwunc, President
, \ Yc r""i, Vice Presidents.
Samuel =. Paul, Secretary.
d. 7. Facllcr, Consulting Actunry.
Dr. Dr. - w Du nI'ss''''' Medical Directors
Judge john F. Lay, Superintendent OF
Agencies.
all investments Of the reserve from premiums
taken within the department oi Aiexandrla IN
vested in the department under the direction OF
the following local board of Stockholders:
WIN. q. Cazcnove, President
VIM. Ii. Marbury, Arthur Herbert,
John w. Green VIM. Cogan,
Samuel +. Gregory, 9. W. Green,
E. >. Lendbeater Bcnonl Wheat,
VIM. j. Boothe, h. w. Reid.
Il. kEMPER,
General Agent and Secretary,
Next to Burke s. Hcrbcrt's, King st.
Agents wanted in This and adjoining counties
DR. BEDFORD BROWN, Med. Ex. feb lott
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NyASHINGTON & OHIO kAlLkuA'
LIS M - s: -

WASAlNGToN q oHlo NAiA'''N :
81 EE p - -; 80
On and after OCTOBER It'll, 1872, the trains
on this road will be run as follows
The Mail Train will leave Alcxandra daily,
except Sunday, at S.45 a. m; arrive at Lec,,turg
Mt ii u. m. and Hamilton at ll.O. Leave Ham
ilton ut l2SO D. m, and Lce>burg at l2.53 T. ~,
and arrive at Alexandria at 3l3 p. IN.
The Accommodation Train will leave AIcXal,-
dra d,iy, except Sunday, II: 4. - p. m, and ar
rive at Leesburg ut Il. 30 p. m. .ravc lie sb""g
nj & q m, and arrive NJ AleX&ndrla at g. a. 10.
The s. As a. m. train from Alexandra" ana Il 81
D. m train from Hamilton connect at Hamilton
with kemps Daily Line If Coaches for purc".
Vile, Snickersville, Bcrryvllc and NInrhr-i"r:
also with Reamer's Line Of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aide and Mlddleburg.
Communications tickets, 3 cts. ger aiiilF
Annual tickets, 500.
II. H. HAFENER,
SEP 2-tf Genera! Ticket y gen.
ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
" ASSAS RAILROAD.
"a ~ u Il e -: ~ !,
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PERFECTLY FITTING SHIRTs.-One OF the
largest retail stocks in the country to select
from. For gentlemen. youth and boys.
GEORGE c. HESNISG,
No 40 III street, n. w,
oct 11-eolw washington, u u
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For SALE pr
RITREE c, n ERRERT

IL BY
BURKE & HERBERT,
The following frst-class Securities:
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS L9NCHBG.
and DANVILLE K. r. CO., Us, at 70 and ac-
crucd interest interes! payable lst April and LIST
October guaranteed by Orange and Alexan-
dria r. r. CO.; free of State tax.
ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION BONDS
FIRST MOkTG AGE BONDS w EST WIS
CONSIN Il. r., 7per cent god, interest payable
January and July, ut 81! and interest.
Above bonds sold free of commissions.
We BUY and SELL STOCKS and BONDS
on commission, negotiate loans, Sc make col
lcctions on all accessible points, and will give
prompt attention to any business entrusted to us.
aug 9-tf
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oct 11-eolw

ns~SPEc1AL NoTIcE-GESTs EXTRA. FINE
Doors AND SuoEs-We have Just received a
fresh supply of Gents Extra Fine, hand sewed
Boots, Shoes and Slippers, of every description,
which we unhesitstingly recommend to be the
very best on sale in the city,
w. B. WADDEI,
oct 3 Il King street, Alexandria, Va.
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)CkHOLDERS MEETING

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders in
the ALEXANDRIA,, MOUNT VERNON and
ACCOTINk TURNPIKE co. will be held at
the Alexandria House, in Alexandria, on FRI.
DAY, the 18th of October, 1872 ut o'cPk. p. m.
sep 2S-td c. GILL1NGHAM, Prest.
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ALEX ANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
AGRICVL TTRyL.

ITO FARMERS.
i The we'll known and reliable STAN DARD
FERTILIZERS
]. J. Turner & Co.'s Excelsior and
j. j Turner s. Co.'s Ammonatcd Super
Phosphate For sale by ~
aug3l r. NJ. LAWSON.
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STE.9n RDU rs.
oily IS STEA M Ii n Els
~
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AN.

' i
~
PHILADELPHIA. PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alcxandria EVERY WE'D
NESDAY and SATU RDAi, at Y <St=Ss
O'Clock m Leave Philadelphia EV E-sa=oksss;szs ss
RY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY, from
Pier No. | North Wharvcs, nj y o'clock M
This line connects at Alexandria with the O.,
A. i NJ. and w. & o. L. Rs, an1 nj Phlndcl-
phia with the new and popular Iron Line for
Providence and Bottom.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care,
free ui commissions.
No charge for transfer in Phila lclphia and
no wharfage IN Boston. Through to Boston IN
sixty five hours. Through rates and through
bills Of l.dng given Insurance guaranteed ut
less than usual rates.
Agents:
f. a. REED, Alexandria.
WIN. p. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, y. G.
II. Diff
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Gen. Hunton's Appointments.

The following appointments to address the
people Of this District have been made by Gen.
Eppa Hunton, Conservative candidate Tor Con-
ercss from this, the Sth, District
Warren G. II, Sd Monday IN October.
Appointments for Alexandria, Loudoun and
Faunuier will be announced hereafter. [au2O-tl
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GORGE McsURNEY Il son

"
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE-
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BkOW
STOUT; ALSO EASTERN and Porto
MAC HERRING and MACkEREL.
NOS. l66 A n d ITO kI Nc STR Z 1
Washington Hall Bulding,)
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Orders promptly filed. jan le-ll
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50 King street.
NEW GOODS.

l have just received large additions to my
ty or price, =
Imenton in part
JAVA COFFEE, the best imported.
MOCHA and RIO.
OLIVE OIL, none better
NEW CROP RICE.
BATH BRICK and POWDERED.
SPICES, ground and whole.
DAT MEAL.
Sardines, Grits and Hominy.
Cratberries, Olives and Capers.
White Pepper, French Pickles.
A large supply of Mason's Cakes and Crack
Canned Mushroom, Asparague, Peaches
Peas, Corn, Pineapplcs, Pears Tomatoes, sc.
All kinds of TEAS and prices. The higher
the price the better the Tea All ask is trial.
SAUCES. Worcestershire Yorkshire, Mush-
room and Tomato Catsup.
Spaulding's Glue.
Ayrshire CONDENSED Milk
Golden Syrup.
Salad Dressing .
Lemon Sugar
Twin Brothers Yeast, Sc.
Mr.. Snowdcn says must not spin this out
any longer, as the display is SO tempting there
will be too great q run, and thinks l had better
advertise the remainder some other time; but
think ifmy friends would call and see what
have it would save me the trouble Of writing an
other advertisement and the expense also.
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GI'<tUU y{.1'D CO.IL.

HAVING disposed Of my interest in the
IL Wood and Coal Yard on King street To
John Lcaherland, [ shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners of Union and Queen sts.. where
will always be on hand full supply Of the best
quality RED and " HlTE Ash GOALS OF the
different sizes CUMBERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car loud OF retail. x,
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD
The patronage Of the citizens is respectfully So
licitcd. All orders left at the office Of the A ex-
andriu Insurance Co., No. 81 King street, with
Col. Marye, or ut Clarridge i Grigg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to. Weight guaranteed.
jy 3-ti THOS. }. MEHAtFEl.
TIVE UNDERSIGNED having this day
l. formed copartncr>hp under the Name
and style Of MEHAFFEY i CO., for the pur
pose Of carrying on the COAL and WOOD bus
mes, respectfully solicit the patronage oi the
citizens.
Yards on the north ana south side Of Queen
and Union streets Al! orders left at the office,
No ~ King street, rr C!arridgc Il Grigg's Drug
Store, corner Royal ard King streets, will BE-
promptly attended TO-
THOS J. MEHAFFEY.
IL off J. t. IlM vi ERIN An
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! POTOMAC TRANSFORMATIONS LIN
THE STEAMER EXPRESS

III + : EA VI FK + ItE.0S
Capt. \. G. NICKLE.
This steamer having been thoroughly re-
paired and otherwise lmpro;cd will re-
sumo her od route on Tuesday. March 9TH,
leaving bier No 10 Light street wharf, xT~~
Baltimore, El cry Tt ESDAI at.A,sse q sss
~. m. lor Acxandrt, Washington and George
town aud Potomac River Landings.
Returning, will leave Sixth Il. wharf, Wash
ingtun. EVERY SATURDAY, ut u H. m. ani
King stree, wharf. Alcxundria. al : N. III.
Freight taken ut lowest rates. FOR further
Information niiy To.
ppnnEpS e. 90
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We are confident That The quaIlty OF OUT TORS
cannot be surpassed, and are willing TO have
them compared with any in the market
We have everything in the FIN ( GROCERY
LINE.
SHELF GOODS of all kinds, fresh stock.
FRENCH CANDY, guaranteed to be pure.
The best brands of Domestic and Imported
CIGARS and TOBACCO.
We particularly request our customers to re-
turn any article purchased from us that does not
give satisfaction.
ANY club order purchased from the Tea Com-
uanies in New York will be duplicated in price,
CHIN ESE TEA COMPANY,
No. IL north Royal street,
" 12tf Alexandria, Virginia.
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PACIFIC GUANO tOaPANY'S
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO
WattIes, Knox T. Co.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA, AGENTS Fnk CO..
Capital Sl.0OO.OOG.

The use Of this GuAno since Is Introduction,
in 1854, and the annual increase "i lts con.uinp-
ton from a few hundred tons the first year of t>
use, to many thousands Of tors. is the best at
teStaton to lis value rs an efficient agent for the
increase of he products of agricultural labor, rs
we'll rs to the integrity Of lis production.
TIE large capital invested by this C"mpanyI in
this business, and its unsal facilities. enables 1t
to furnish fertilizer of the highest cAcc!iehcc
ut the lowest cost 10 cons timers.
1t is the policy of the Company to furnish the
best fertilizer ut the Lowest price, and ""k /"
large sales and small profit for reasonable re-
turns on capital employed.
This Guano is sold by Agents OF the Company
in vi the markets of the Middle, S"uth crn AMI
Gulf States. Price $50 per ton of NUl lbs.
nuy 2S-2m WATrLES, kNON y co.
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NJ E w ST D L h.

NJ EW STO RE.
f. G. SW AINE
Woudinrorm his friends and the public gcncr--
ally that he has leased the store on the corner OF
Cameron and Royal streets, 81. 9. Miiburn's old
stund) and will keep, in connection with the
Grocery, Liquor and Commission store, No. =
Royal street, Il hrsl-class
FAMILY GROCERY,
where can De found at all times fresh Roll but,
ter, Poultry, Eggs, Homlny, Beans, DRIED
Fruits, Potatoes, Canned Peaches, Pineapple,
Iomaoes and Corn, Sc, sc. Call and exam
mo feb
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T G. Nj ILBU RN,

j. C. N1IbVEN'
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER AND COMMISSION .MERCHdNI,
NEW STORE,
No. ~ North Royal St, and cor. Market alley,
Alexandria, Va
The proximity of this store to the Market
House 1.-THE centre Of trade will enable me to
obtain good prices for Flour, Grain and Country
Produce consigned to my care,
Consignments and orders for Groceries re-
spectfully solicited. They will receive careful
and prompt attention. oct 2o-tl
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oct

ns~LADIEs MISSES AND CHILDRESs Doors
AND SuoEs.-We are this day, receiving tull
line of Ladies', Misses and Children's Boots and
Shoes, suitable for fall and winter use, emorac-
inc vi of the STYLES now in use, which we conf
IDENTIFY believe to be the very best stock; in the
city. We solicit purchasers to call and exam
inc for themselves, rs they will be sold At low
prices (uct3l WADDEis ), ii King st.
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GROCER RES.
rHIN ESE TEA COM y

NO.li NORTH ROYAL STREET,
Have lust received \ large and carefully Sc
lected stock OF
TEAS, SEASON 1872.
mo old stock)
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~. NEEDHAM y SONS,
NH 2-Lr No. l42 Light street, Baltimore
xr, LOWER POTOMAC LINE
's'1 s1LTIMoRE AND po'T"MAc RIVER
LANDINGS. AIS" for
FREDERICKSBURG AND RICHMOND,
The Steamer GkOKGEANN MA will. on aud
uitcr TIL URSDAY, I'D OF February, 1877, re-
sumo her trips, leaving Baltimore from Pier 3,
Light street. EVERY THURSDAY, ut $ pm,
arrivlngaL Al"yanlria Washington and George
town on Saturday II each week.
Returning. will leave Alexandria evc$y
MONDAY, arriving in Baltimore every Wed
'>~>'' ''' G. +. IRVINE, Agent,
l}S Light 81, Baltimore
HOuE & JOHNSTON,
lcb 2l-tt Agents Alexandria, Va
RIVER ROUTE:
The steamer WAWASET will rcsumer her
TWO TRIPS A WEEK to usual rT-A
bindings on the Potomac, on TU Els vAas.sG-zsE
DAY, March S, 49, leaving Washington at 4
H. m and Alexandria ut II. m.
Tuesdays trip, including intermediate land
ingS, to Curri oman:
Fridays trip, including intcrinediate landings,
to Cone river. 5. 5. HOWlSON,
President Potomac Ferry Co..
S. GEDSEY, Gen. Supt. feb 23-tf
>sSea MERCHANTS LINE NEW YORK
$3.50 STEAMSHIPS.
The line consists OF the following frst-class
outside steamers:
+. G. KNlGHT... Capt. w S. johnson
JOHN GIBSON. .......~.. Capt. w. IL Winters
AND
VALLEY CITY ............... ....... Capt. Bcdcll
Will leave New York EVERY SATU RDAI
for this port; and returning, will leave A!eHan
1ria EVERY FRIDAY, at II o clock.
All freight must be on the dock by ga. III.
For freight or passage apply to
nOOE j. JOHNSTON,
Agents No Prince street
Agents in New York,
GEO. b. MERRICk,
zap 20 226 South st. Pier No 80 East river
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.EDELH TIU.NHL.

Ar ELLINGTON HOME SCHOOL,
~ FOR YOUNG LADIES,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
This Institution, so long aid tavoraby known
throughout Maryland, is now located III this
city and prepared to receive
BOARDING AND DAY PUPILS
on the most advantageous terms. The course OF
instruction is thorough, embracing all that il
usually pursued in u Young Ladies School of
high grade Pupils entering for the purpose Of
Improvement will not be disappointed, rs no eli
fort is spared ior the promotion of that okcc..
MUSIC of the most approved style a Special
ty Session commences Sc: tcmbcr 9TH, leIZ
For Circulars &c, address
Miss +. p. RIVERS, Principal
aug 43m 20 Fairfax strcct.
Miss MA ARK S5 SHN1N Al 3Irs
Will be reopened on Tuesday, September 18th.
Competent and efficient male and female teach
ers will be provided to meet the necessities OF
the School.
photography, with the definition and appl!ca-
ton of words (the only foundation upon which
to educate) is under the special care Of the Prn-
cipal. ;,
Terms for English, from six to ten dollars per
session Of ten weeks. French and Grrnail at
Professors charges.
Music By Professor HEYMAN. Application
can be made at pa King street:
aug ~ ELLEN VI. ID n.
DEV. DR. j. LITTLE,
Late of Macon Female College Tenn,
Having permanently settled IN Acxaniria Va,
will open, on September "a, 1872 FIRST
CLASS FEMALE SCHOOL. For particulars
see circulars.
ms-See Circulars at French's Bookstore, 95
King street, jy lS-3m
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DEPARTURE OF PASSENGER TRAIN:
On and after MON DAY, April 10 lo12
through Mail Trains leave washington. from
MaryTa:iI nv. d"pnt,at ~ and lH.;i3 =. a..
for Lynchburg and Intermediate stations, san
days included. Leave Alexandria, tr"n DuN'
and Henry streets III t. Is N. and G:i1 =. IN.
from Lynchburg ami Intermediate stations. san
days included, connecting with The morning "n
evening trains for Baltimore, Pnlladr!phia ALI:
New York.
Local Passenger Trains leave Washington,
from Maryland Avcnuc Depot, a; 80, $50
and II a. m and l:50 300, $50 and $40 =. Il"
Leave Alexandria, from the corner .! Duke ana
Henry streets. ut 4l5 H. NJ, and 800 D. m, ar:,t
from the corner OF King and st. Asaph street.
at &, and 10 II. m, ana al l2:1n 2:Jo AL: pa.
Local Sunday Trans leave Alexandria, !Gor-
the corner Of Duke and Henry streets, At J:io Il
IN and 800 D. m. L":,"e Washington, IRON
Maryland ave. depot, al $40 u. H. ';d s.. ~ pm"
Through tickets can be Procured nj the office
of the Company, corner Of 9in stree. and Mary,
land avenue. Washington, and baggage checked
through. .. y. STEVE EMS, Gen. Hipt.
w ! PHELPS Gen Manager. up lS-tt
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JOHN HARLOW. NJ b. HARLOW.
TARLOW s. BROTHER
GROCERS, LIQUOR, FEED AND COM
MISSION MERCHANTS,
Northwest corner Royal and Cameron streets
Alexandria, Virginia.
Special attention given to the sale of Country
Produce. We most respectfully call the atten
ton of the tradet to our large and splendid stock
Of goods consisting of Wines and pio Llq4RSrs
Flour, Hams Shoulders, BREAKFAST Pieces, but
MolasSes, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Herring, Wood
enware, Baskets Spices, Cigars, Tobacco, Canned
Goods, Coal Oil, Sc, and every other article
usually found in q first class wholesale and retail
establishment. Orders from the country respect
fnllv solicited, and all orders shall receive our
nromnt attention. mar U-ly
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AFFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO.,

AFFICE POTOMAC FERRY CO.,
~ Washington April %, 1872.
On and after Wednesday next, lst zT~s
steamers of this line will make GsxsssasRRsssssa..
HOURLY TRIPS between Alexandria and
Washington.
FIRST % d. III
NH 29-tf S S. HoWlsON, President
FOLK AND BOSTON.
The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE. con-
Meeting at Norfolk with the steamers d
of the Merchants and Miners Trans -ss1szssgsssasaE
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No. 4 south wharves. EVERY MON
DAY and THURSDAY at 2.30 p. m, for Nor
folk. Returning, leave Norfolk on T u ESDA rs,
and FRIDAYS, at 3 p. NJ. stopping ut Fort
Washington, Glymont, Piney Point, Point
Lockout and Fortress Monroe.
This line connecting at Alexandria with the
o., A. s. NJ. and w. IL q. r. Rs, and at Nor
folk with the Boston steamers, oilers superior IN
,iuccmcnts for the rapid and careful Shipment OF
Ill kinds Of freight TO Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly d.,
r-ctcd to this feature. All freight forwarded
free Of COMMITS ION. and through bills Of ading
gwen.
For freight ~ passage apply on board; or to
Y. d GRUNER, Norfolk, J. q. WATERS,
Georgetown, or
+. A. REED. Agent Alexandria,
s. p BROWN Y son, Gen. Agts.,
Cor. 18th st. and New York ave.
Washington d. G..
FIRST class fare to Norfolk, 81; round trip SIS
second class fare L. Norfolk, So round trip, 50
al It'll
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A LEXANDklA & WASlHNGTNN K. K
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ORANGE, ALEXANDRIA AND MAN
~ ASSA;o RAILROAD.
The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1872-11-09
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demand. The silence was broken by one
Of the Confederates, who appeared to
regard me with astohishment; then, speak
ing in a tone Of authority, he ordered me
ITO ride up there and see what troops
those were,n Indicating the rebel position.
instantly made gesture Of assent, and
rode slowly in the direction indicated until
out of sight Of the group, then made cir
lines. Just as had aA vered the ohal-
lenge Of our picket, the section of our ar
tillery post on the plank road began firing,
and could pla n y hear the grape crashing
through the trees near Il Q pot occupied by
the group of Confederate Ulcers. 7.
About fortnight afterward saw q
Richmond paper at the camp at Falmouth,
in which were detailed the circumstances
of the death Of Stonewal jackson. These
| fl no doubt in my mind that the person l
had seen lying on the ground was tn s
officer, and that his singular prediction
mentioned previousiy--had been verified.
The following is an extract from the news
paper account: General jackson, having
gone some distance in front of his line on
evening, was returning about 8
o'clock, attended by his staff. The caval-
cade was in the darkness mistaken for
body of the enemy's cavalry, and fred on
by regiment Of his own corps.o
Then, after detailing what took place after
the General fell from his horse, the account
proceeds: "The turnpike was utterly de-
serted, with the exceptions Of Captains
Wilbourn and Wynn; but in the skirting Of
the thicket on the lett, some person was
observed by the side Of the wood, sitting
his horse motionless and silent. The un-
known individual was clad in dark dress,
which strongly resembled the Federal uni
{ ,rm; but it seemed impossible that he
could have penetrated to that spot without
b ling discovered, and what followed seemed
prove that he belonged to the Confed-
Oh ates.
.'Captain Wilbourn directed him to ride
up there and see what troops those were
the men who fired on Jackson--and the
stranger rode slowly in the direction point
ed out, but never returned with any an
swer. Who this silent parsonage was is
left to posterity." &c.
Jackson's death happened in strange CO.
incidence with this horoscope prediction
made years before but the coincidence
was, | believe, merely fortuitous, and /
it here only to show what mystic
rious "givings-out" we sometimes experi-
once in life. ~