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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
By Green Il Wise.

Real Estate Agents and AuctioneerS.
FOUNDRY PROPERTY FOR SALE
Il Will be sold, by public auction, on WE'D
NESDAl, the 18th day of May, 1872, at twelve
o'clock m., in front OF Smith s. Perkins Found
ry, in the city Of Alexandria, Va, a LOT OF
GROUND, in said city, situated at the intersec-
ton of Pitt and Wilkes streets, running west on
Wilkes street 216 feet 10 inches to st. Asaph ST.;
thence south 253 feet ? inches with the excep-
ton of lot fronting - feet on ST. Asaph ST.,
and running back in depth ll8 feet inches
thence east"ardIy 2lG feet 10 inches to Pitt ST.;
thence north with Pitt street 255 feet inches to
the beginning, the same being the whole square
bounded by Pitt Wilkes, ST. Asuph and Glib
bon streets, with the exception OF the lot afore-
said. fronting on St A>aph street II feet, and
running back rs l'"t5 inches, on which there
is large BRICK BUILDING, heretofore used
foundry.
Terms: One-third Of the purchase money in
cash on the day Of sale, and the remainder in
equal instruments at six and twelve months from
the day Of sale, secured by negotiable notes,
with satisfactory endorsements. Stamps and
conveyanclng at the cost Of the purchaser
bis
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Local BrevitieS.

Prof. Ash is prepared to protect all buildings
with his lightning rods
The schooner Thomas Jefferson went down
the river this morning for load of voters.
The only fish that come here now are caught
by the OILERS and at the fishing shore at Sandy
Bar.
VIM. jackson, whose sudden absence was
mentioned few days ago, has been heard
from.
It was rumored this morning that Mr.. Ulam
Barker, of this city, died in Fairfax county
last night.
A delegation of Masons from Washington
will visit the Masonic festival in this city to-
morrow night.
This day eleven years ago an election was
held here, and the day following the city was
taken possession OF by the u. 5. forces.
Mai. John W. Green has purchased fro ~
Luciau Peyton Is! acres of land, one mile
from town, near Ivy Hill Cemetery, tor
Sl100.
The hands from a "cut out fishing shore
nassed nv here this morning on their way up
ttbe river and made the wharves lively with
their songs.
Numbers of sturgeon are now caught 10 the
Potomac river. The BEST VI tncln -siniil JUN
sturgeons-are selling at FROM / to . cts. a
pound.
A large tumor was successfully removed from
the inside of lady's abdomen, in Prince
Georges county, Md, yesterday by Dr. Atlee
of Philadelphia Dr. Lewis OF this city assist
ed in the operation.
Polls were opened at West Eud to-day but
50 little interest was taken in the election that
the Conservatives had made no NOMINATIONS.
There we're no printed tickets there and but
few votes were poled.
Several of the personal and political friends
of Mr. Y. Howe Peyton, candidate tor Cou'
gress. from this District, have requested Mr..
p to address the puhlic-aud he will; 10 CON o
. pjiance, speak at Liberty Hall, next Saturday
night us.
Fishtown was almost entirely deserted to-
day All the booths were .o closed co no bs wsss
there On door of one of the booths smal
sbad was suspended under the inscription last
run of shad. -.-----
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Disaster 10 Il Steamer.

LONDON, May pa dispatch from Hast
ings announces that the North German Lloyd:
steamship Baltimore, which arrived at South
ampton yesterday from Baltimore for Bremen
and subsequently sailed for her destination, ha:
met with disaster which will probably cause
her total loss. At ~ clock last night wher
the Baltimore was off the town OF Hastings
she came in collision with an unknown steamer
and had hole eighteen feet long and sever
feet wide stove in her hull. Water poured II
and extinguished her fires, not, however, be
fore the steamer had been run aground. The
coast guards at Hastings Immediately came tc
the relief of the distressed vessel and succeeded
in rescuing her passengers aud crew, and land,
ing them in safety. When the Baltimore wen
ashore she ran on rock, and it is probable vii
90 to nicccS
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Methodist Conference.

New York, May 23.-In the Methodist
General Conference to-day it was decided tc
hold the next quadrennial session is ST. Louis;
Philadelphia, Baltimore, CINCINNATI and
Covington we're proposed but with the excep,
ton of Cincinnati they received but few favora
bic votes
The special committee on the ordination Of
Bishops reported Saturday at 1920 a. N. as
the time, and the Academy as the place Ton
holding the services. Discussion rose on motion
to change the place to the Simpson NJ =.
Church, but the motion was tabled and The
Academy chosen. A motion was then made
to change the time for holding the ordination
services from Saturday, at lO:3Oa. m. to Friday
at the same time. After some debate the mo-
ton was CARRIED.
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.4UCTTO|S4LES
COMMISSIONERS SALE-Hv

COMMISSIONERS SALE-By virtue of =
~ decree of the Circuit Court for the county
OF Fairfax made at its November term, 1871, in
the case of W. r. MILAN, late Sheriff of Fairfax
county, and as such committee administrator of
Andrew Fitzhugh, decd, use Of David Fitz-
hughs admir-. against Willis B. Mccormick ct
al, the undersigned, commissioners, will offer at
public auction, at Fairfax C. H., on MONDAY,
the 10th day of May, 1872 Court day, a TRACT
Of LAND, near Centrevlle in said county, now
occupied by Mrs. NJ; summers, containing 24O
acres, and Is part of lot No 4, assigned to Vir-
glnia Mccormick, wife of Willis B. Mccormick,
III the division of The real estate of George Mil
Ian, deceased.
The above tract of land has comfortable 49,
DWELLING HOUSE upon it. short dis "a
lance from Centreville; the soil is of excellent
quality, and is very productive in grain and
grass.
Terms of Sale: A sufficient sum will be re-
CURED in cash to pay the expenses of SALE the
residue in l, 2 and years, with interest from
the day of sale, personal security to be approved
by the commissioners, retention Of the titleand
the land liable to be resod in default of either of
the deferred instalments. Conveyance and
stamps at the cost of the purchaser Sale be-
tween II and = O clock
Fl. w. THOMAS
THOS. MOORE
THOS. r. LOVE,
Fairfax CO., ap 20-1aw4w CONS of Sale
Ns-The above sale has been postponed until
MONDAY, the 18th day of June my 23-wts
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From New York.

New YORK, May 23.-About two hundred
strikers yesterday went to the cabinet shop OF
Alexander Stein, and threatened to clear out
the place. Police were sent for and the intru'
dcrS dispersed
The stone cutters of Long Island City struck
Yesterday for eight hours work and 81 day.
They have been receiving Sis for ten hours.
Two yards conceded to the demand. The
bricklayers are receiving 81 for eight hours In
the same locality.
The residence of Mr. Bergh, at upper Roch-
elle was destroyed by fire Tuesday. 1t is re-
ported that thirty thousand dollars in United
STATES bouds were lost.
In Jersey City, yesterday, the trial of Burn
sted. Welsh aud Freeland, for conspiracy to
defraud the city, was continued. The evidence
thus far seems to be eliminating, aud consider
able interest is felt. The trial will occupy the
rest Of the week.
The torty-eighth anniversary Of the Baptist
Bible aud Publication Society, was held yestcr-
day. The receipts of the society for the past
year we're 1886, 500, more than the receipts OF
any previous year. 1t was decided to sever the
union of the two societies Bible and Publlca-
tion) as they prosper better separately.
The case OF Bergh against Blackford and
Green, dealers in turtles, for cruelty to animals
in the transportation of turtles, was tired yes
terday III the Court Of General Sessions. The
jury. after being absent a long time. reported
that they were unable to agree, ten being for
conviction and two for acquttaI, aud they were
discharged.
The ludan commissioners, in session in this
city. are now engaged in making awards for
Indian goods, for which there is a spirited com-
petition, sixty-six bids having be, n received.
4 young man Was arrested Yesterday charged
with being the murderer OF Dopan asst fall al
Jones Woods. The uau,e vi the prisoner Is
withheld
Efforts are making in Paterson to have the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
EY Green a. Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.1
TOMMlSoIONkKSS ALE.-By virtue Of u
" decree of the Circuit Court of Alexandria
county, Va, pronounced at its May term, 1866,
in the case Of Il. b. DcCoster and wife vs.. A.
NJ. h. Snyder, the undersigned, as surviving
Commissioner of said Court, WILL on SATUR-
DAY, the 18th day of May, 1872, at II o'clock
M, at the front door of the Custom House, in
the city of Alexandria, offer for SALE by public
auction, the following property, to wit A LOT
HOUSE thereon, situated on the north side Ha
of Prince, near the intersection of Prince and
Water streets.
Terms: One-fourth cash, and the residue in
three, six and twelve months, with interest from
the day of SALE the bonds of the purchaser with
security to be taken for the deferred payments,
and the title to be retained until the purchase
money is paid.
S. FERGUSON BEACH,
40 G-eots Surviving Comm'r
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The Markers.

New YORK, May 23.-Stocks frmer. Gold
firm and quiet at "a. MoLey, easy at s. Viz
ginia 6's 3d. new SIS, Flour dull and droopng:
Wheat quiet and unchanged Corn quiet and
steady
West Virginias IT. Virginia consolidated 56s
bid to-day. Cotton quiet and strong at 234a23t
the latter for strict low middlings. Flour quiet
and unchanged. Wheat quiet; Pennsy lvania
red 2l6a225 red Western Goa22e; red South
ern 2OOa2l5 for good to pr me. White Southern
Corn dull at 77a7S, closing at IL yellow South
ern firm at 10; mixed Western 12a73-stock
scarce and wanted. Oats frmer; Western 56a60;
Southern 6Oa62 Rye quiet and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

- u Il l. l SALE Of VALU 4 Is l. 4
i REAL ESTATE IN FAUQUIER Co.,
EA.-Ihc undersigned, John a. Carter, trus-
tee, III Il deed OF trust executed by VIM T. W.
Tuliaierrc and wife, dated June II, 1915, and OF
record IN the land records of FauIuier county,
"a, and John D. Fowler, Assignee in Bank
ruptcy of Geo. w. Marshall, bankrupt, will sell,
ut public auction, ut the depot ut Linden station
o., a. y III. K. r., on WEDNESDAY,, the
10Th day of June 1872, at about II o'clock m,
the REA l. Estate conveyed in Said deed Of
trust, inclu ling ali the right, title interest the
Said Geo. w. Marshall, bankrupt, may have in
the same. This land, consisting of 80 ACRES,
more or less WAS formerly owned and occupied
by w. r. w. Talialcrro, and is now in posses
sion Of Geo. w. Marshall bankrupt. The i'm
provements consist OF large u WELLIN NC 49,
HOUSE and necessary ut-bulldlngs; the aSi
lund is OF good quality, and being but about
mile from Linden station, o., a. u III. K. T.,
makes the furn desirable one.
Terms One-thrd of the purchase money in
cash on the day of sale; the residue in three
equal Instalmcnts at II: 10 and "A months, with
interest from the day of sale the purchaser to
execute bonds with good personal security for
the deferred payments, and the title to be re-
tanned unit! the whole of the purchase money is
paid. JOHN A. CARTER, Trustee.
JOHN S. FOWLER, Assignee.
Fuuuuipr county an 2b-2YWts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
Fire-Tl,e 'EsIrf.

TOLEDO, O., May23. -The drug establishment
ofReno, Espyo Il Co., was damaged by fire last
night to the amount of 100000; fully insured.
The second annual meeting Of the QulckStep
Park Trottine Association occurs on the
2nd. Sd 18th and 9Th of July. The premiums
amount to SIS, 800, with an additional! purse OF
s.. 600 to any horse heating the time of Gold
smith maid, -2:l7 Entries will close June 9TH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
A Tornado.

CINcINNATI, May pa furious tornado
passed over the country north and cast Of this
city about three o'clock yesterday afternoon.
Several houses and barns were demolished.
The house of George McMullen, farmer. was
taken up and carried several rods with the
members of the family in it; all of VI hom were
injured, but not fatally The tornado was a
quarter of a mile in width
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

100 ACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with q beautiful view
Of the latter city and Of the Potomac river. The
improvements consist of BRICK Dwell g.
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out Ea!as
buildings, and an abundance of choice | rait .
all descriptions. The farm is well watcrcd, anu
has on it Il plenty Of timber:
3OU ACRES IlEAVILYTIM LAND
--S miles from Washington city--sane distance
from Alexandria. and about 3 miles from sta
ton on the w. i o. K. r., offering ready mar
kct for who'd and timber.
A FARM, in Fauquier county, 8 miles below
Warrcntun, and within two miles OF station oil
the Warrenton branch Of the o., a. j. III. Il. Il.
Tie tract contains about 400 acres is well tim
bcred and watcrcd, AMI is considered fine graz
ing land.
The above property, the title to which is with
out defect, will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modating terms. Apply to a. b.. Gazette office.
feb lit
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WASHINGTON. May %, 10 a. m.
Probabilities The lowest barometer, over
Northern New York continues moving north
eastwardly, followed by rising barometer, clear
and clearing weather and westerly winds over
the Middle States during to- day, and over New
England this afternoon and to ght. Clear
and pleasant weather prevail over the South
Atlantic; States. Partly cloudy weather,
of rain from the western Gulf northeastward
to the lower Ohio valley From the latter
northward and westward, southerly to eastery
winds and increased cloudiuess. An area Of
rain advances northcastward over the lower
Missouri valley toward the upper lake region.
Dangerous winds are not antlclp ated.
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From Ejfall,

SALT LAKE CITY, May 23.-The refusal Of
Judge Hawley to recognize the Mormon Terri
torial Marshal is based on the fact that the
officer was never commissioned by the Cover,
nor The church organ is earnestly cndearot
ing to make it appear that the great petition OF
the women of Utah to Congress against the adj,
mission of Utah as State was fraud; that
many Mormons signed it under misapprchen,
sion of it's true character. Evidence, however,
is abundant and positive that it is genuine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

FREEDMEN s SAVINGS BANK-At meeting
of the advisory committee of the Freedmen s
Savings Bank, held Oh Monday last, the cashier
reported the amount deposited during the
month to be s3,1SO0S. This bank pays six
per cent interest on all sums deposited on or
before the first of each month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
Violent Storm.

FORT MONROE, Va, May 22.-The most
violent storm that has visited this place for six
years passed over here this afternoon, unroofng
houses and prostrating trees and fences. 1t
lasted about thirty minutes and was accompa-
MED by rain, hail and lightning No casualties
are reported as yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
Nv Green IL Wise.

[Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.]
T1kU0TE 5 SALE OF VA l. U a 3 l. E
SHOP BUILDINGS, AT ALEXANDRIA,
VIRGl NlA.-By virtue of deed of trust from
Smith g. Perkins, dated May lst, 1874, and re-
corded III ber q. No. 3, folio ~, of the land
records of Alexandria county, will, as trustee
offer at public sale, on the premises, on WE'D
NEoDAI, the 18th day OF May, 1872, al! that
GINA LOCOMOTIVE and CAR MANU-
FEATURING CUMPAN y" having front
on the Potomac river Of l76 feet and or Wolfe
street of $50 feet bounded on the west for l163 It,
by 70 feet alley, and on the south for $50 feet
by the north line of Hunters Ship-yard, con-
tanning upwards Of A., OOO square feet of area. 1t
has in addition good and substantial wharf 9S1
So feet running into the river, with front prlvi-
Iepe of 2U6 feet to the channel, with sufficient
water 10 accommodate the largest veasc's On
the premises large tnreu-stUry BRlCk
BUILDING covered with slate, formerly used
US Il machine shop, and two-story BRlCk
BUILDING, covered with iron, and large
onc-story SHED BUILDING connected with
the brick HOUSES, and forming ground floor of
lUDxl25 feet. This property, for manufacturing
purposes OF AS coal shipping depot, has very
great advantages BY water, AID track OF $50 II.
in length will give CONNECTION with all of the
railroads centrclng at AlcXlndfn.
FERNS: Uhr-tnIrd cash, and the remainder on
Il credit Of five years, with scnl-annual interest,"
to be secured by negotiable NOTES and decd Of
trust and y hey OF Insurance The costs OF
cuiyeynnclng, including stamp duties, To be
borne by the purchaser. Possession given IN
September.
ap ~ cots JAMES p. SMITH, Trustee:
SUGAk-CukED BEEF ToNGU Els, choice,
my M F sEOOAtS & BRO.
iDnFRiGan, o. aa DAlnn COIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

sentence of Libbie Garrabrant, committed to
imprisonment for life. 49,.
The Brooklyn Committee of Fifty publish an
elaborate statement of their unsuccessful efforts
to obtain legislative investigation OF the M, mu-
nicipal affairs and charges against the East
River Bridge Company. The onus OF the re-
spol,sibity is thrown on the klngS county
representatives in the Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

SHOOTING CASE. Just after the schooner
ri. ". Foster, which arrived here this morning,
had left the harbor of Boston, one of her crew,
while under the influence of liquor, having
had difficulty with Mr.. Baker the second
mate, went to the forccastle and soon reap
peared armed with knife, and advanced in a
threatening attitude toward that officer, who
Immediately drew revolver and fired at him:
The ball struck him on the top of the forehead
and glanced over his skull without penetrating
it, but so stunned him that be WAS perfectly
u,liet afterwards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23
LOCAL NEWS.

STORM.-The rain storm of yesterday even
ing was exceedingly violent, though but few
losses BY it have been as yet reported. For
some twenty or thirty minutes the rain came
down in torrents Part of the time there was
high wind and considerable lightning and
thunder. Either the wind or the lightning
Knocked down the eastern gable end of the old
Foundry, now unoccupied, near the railroad,
at the corner Of Wilkes and Pitt streets, as
mentioned yesterday. Trees and fences, in
some quarters, were also blown down. A bug.
gy belonging to Mr.. James Chatham while
coming into town was upset by the violence of
the wind near Houfs' Run and very much iu-
jured Its occupants, TWO preachers from
Washington, we're thrown out, fortunately not
hurt, aud sought shelter in the house of Mr..
Benjamin Bagett after both were thoroughly
dreuched and one had lost his hat. On the
river, where the wind had a clear sweep, moth
ing could withstand its violence, and several
small craft were driven ashore. The Mount
Vernon steamer was caught 10 the worst OF the
storm, and was tipped so much to one side as
greatly to territy the passengers. 1t is feared
that much damage was sustained by coast
ing vessels on the river below this point, but
no details have been received A schooner,
however, passed by here this morning on
her way up, which had lost her foresail-
The tug boat Governor Curtin while towing
a schooner to Georgetown attempted to pass
through the draw Of the bridge of the Wash
ington aud Alexandria railroad. Owing to the
force OF the wind, her pilot was unable to keep
the proper bearings, aud the vessel heeled
against the draw, aud shattered it, the debris
falling on the tn &, partially embarrassing its
movements By the efforts OF the master the
tug was cleared of the obstruction, while the
debris foated down the river. The parched
earth eagerly drank up the water, and the
fields, gardens and pastures are much refresh
ed-though more rain is wanted. After the
shower most beautiful double rainbow span
ned the eastern sky.
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BY f. A. Kerby, AuctiOneer,

4 UCTION SALEOF VALUABLE
~ HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUR
NITU kE-Wil be sold by public auction, on
SATURDAY, May 18th, 1872, at No. 100 Cam
eron street, Alexandria, Va, u large assortment
of Household and Kitchen Furniture, consisting
of Parlor and Chamber Sets, Tables Chairs,
Mirrors, Carpets, sc Sale to commence at ten
O'Clock. Terms Cash on delivery
my 2l-ts F. A. KERRY, for .he owner.
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CIRCLE, B. U. III. F. c. A.

JEFFERSON CIRCLE, b. u. III. Fl G. A,
To CARLIN'S SPRINGS,
On TUESDAY, JUNE 4!h, 1872.
The commit pledge themselves to make
them with their presence.
BEALLE'S MARINE BAND has been en-.
gagged for the OCCASION.
Trains Ii leave the W. s. O. r. r. depot at
9 and 10 30 a. m. and 100, and p. m. Leave
the springs ut 3. 30 and II q. m, and 2, and II
p. 70.
Ladys ticket soc; gentleman's ticket SOC
children tickets 3Oc
Committee of Arrangements-H Kleindienst,
B. F. Penn, II. He bner, j. Kcisler, h. L. Lu-
cas- and 6. Ii. Hinken.
Floor ManagcrS-B. +. Penn and Fl. Klein.
dienst. my $40 23&2S&J 3&4
NEW BOOKS,
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INSPECTION OF PUBLIC Schools
VIM H Ruffner, DID,, Superintendent OF
Public Instruction for the State OF Virginia,
visited and inspected all the public schools OF
cur city to-day, being accompanied in his Vlsl-
ttation by the City Superintendent. At 4p. M.
he addressed the teachers at Washington
school house.
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HyF. A. KERRY, AucliOneer.

EXECUTORS SALE OF VALUABLE
IL HOUSE AND LOT IN ALENAN DkIA
On TU ESDAY, May 18th, at eleven o'clock,
will be- offered for SAFE on the premises No. ll3
Oronoco street. between Washington and st.
Asaph >ts., that deSrabI BRICK DWEL--a
LING and LOT lttcy the residence Of Mrs a$i
Lucy L. Turner, deco The Ut fronts on Orono-
CO street III feet with depth of lU0 ect, well
improved and handso nely ornam.'ntrd with
shade .recS, DC. The house Is large and airy,
containing Ii rooms including kitchen and
>tureruom, and in every way one of the lust de-
SlrGbIc III the city. Ii the property be not sold,
it will be rented To Il good tenant.
Terms uf Sale: One fourth cash the residue
in one two and three years. with interest from
date of sale, tue notes being secured by deed Of
trust on the prupc W. The terms, however, can
be nodi ed To suit good purchaser. Deeds
and stamps ut the cost ~ the purchaser.
my LIS c. f LEE .Ir EX ru,nr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS
The report of the General Secretary of this as,
ISOLATION is long but interesting one. we
will publish it, as soon as we have room tor II
probably to morrow. 1t gives well written
detail of the work and operations Of the Asso
citation Tor the past year, and will be gratifying
to all the friends of that useful organization
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-23

CRY CoUNcIL-A called meeting of the
City Council was held last night for the purpose
of appointing judge of election in the Third
Ward, vice j. g. Clark, who had declined
that position. The vacancy was filled by the
appointment of f. A. Reed, whom Judge
Lowe had appointed, as one of the judges to
hold the election for State officers and there
being no further business to transact, the two
boards adjourned after session of only few
Minutes