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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
MAYORS OFF1cE-W. Fl. Hutton, for
striking Edmond Gordon, both colored, was

MAYORS OFFIcE.-W. il. Hutton, tor
striking Edmond Gordon, both colored, was
discharged with an admonition: :,
Policemen James Smith, Emanuel Webb
and J. T. Walker, and Readyman VIM. NOVEL;,
for dereliction of duty in remaining in the
house at the ferry slip for more than an hour
on the night of the 18th ultimc, were suspended,
the policemen until the Sd Of June and the
readyman for Is days.
Policeman James Smith, for resigning his
Office in contemptuous manner, was dis
missed the force, and for further contempt was
fined S. and committed to the station house
until the same was paid.
Frank Warren colored, for disorderly con-
duct at Fishtown and for impudence to the
special policeman there, was discharged with
an admonition.
Walter Kelley, colored for stealing articles
from the dry goods store of Mr. Isaac Schwartz,
was cobbed and discharged,
Jenny Evens, for disordery conduct on
Saturday night, was discharged with an ad-
monition.
NIGHT REPORT Might cloudy and cool.
There were no disturbances in any quar-
ter of the city. Two prisoners were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
Especial Dispatch to the Gazette.]

CINCINNATI, O., May 1.-The Liberal Re-
publican Convention was temporarily organized
at noon to day, and after the adoption of a reso-
luton instructing each State delegation to APP
point regular delegates, who shall compose the
Convention, adjourned until ten O'Clock to NOR
row morning.
Carl Schurz made short speech, which was
received with great enthusiasm.
The speech of the temporary chairman was
very concliatory and in good taste.
There is no telling who will be nominated
Adams, Davis and Trumbull are prominent.
There is hardly any mention of candidates for
the Vice Presidency.
The Virginia delegation are urging the claims
of Gov Walker
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
Local Rreyities.

The Ward Superintendent of the Conserva-
tive party, as will be seen by notice IN anoth-
er column, are called together next Friday
evening.
There are said to be more worthless dogs,
roaming about in town. than were ever before
seen. The citizens of the lower part of the
First Ward have been much annoyed for weeks
past, at the gangs of dogs making might
hdeous" with their fighting and bowling.
A temperance meeting was held at Falls
Church, on Monday evening, at which j. G.
McVeigh, Rev. Mr.. Scott, Judge Gray, and
Others made speeches. It is proposed to erect
a Hall for the use Of the Good Templars
The Alexandria Band will give Ball to-
night at Harmonic Hall, which we doubt not
will be we'll attended, and give satisfaction to
all who may be present. We wish the Band
much success
Messrs. R. NJ. Latham and j. NJ Buchanan,
of the Relief Hook and Ladder Company, fell
through the roof Of the building on fire yester-
day evening, but fortunately received no iu-
juries.
The three colored boys committed to Jail
here tor robbing the milk house of Mr.. Dea-
per> in Fairfax county were delivered to tie
authorities of that county this morning.
The Mendelssohn Octette Club of Washing
ton, assisted by some Of the amateur vocalists
of that city, will give concert at Sarepta Hall
tonight for the benefit of Mount Olivet Chapel.
Mr.. Schneider's Summer Garden was opened
to day. See his advertisement. 1t will be a
pleasant and agreeable place Of resort during
the spring and summer months
The existing scarcity of bricks binders many
improvements the arrangements for which
have been completed.
The colored boys arrested for breaking into
the milk house of Mr. James beavers, in Fair
fax county, will be cobbed.
Sturgeon have not yet appeared in any
great number. They are more plentiful in the
Rappahannock than 10 the Potamac, thus tar.
Messrs. johnson, Cole & Co., Fish dealers,
had to- day from the fishing shores, some of the
hnest shad We have seen this season.
Flshtown has it's ''specaalt,es' -such as ter
rapin and turtle sonp. at Coleman restaurant,
and milk toddies at Terry Ryan's.
In Munich this is book beer day, and Messrs.
Ruben and Schneider observeit, as will be seen
by their advertisements in another column.
On and after Sunday, the 9Th inst, the train
Tor Lynchburg will arrive here at 6:2o p. m.
Instead Of $40 as heretofore
Robert Brent, for house breaking and New
ton Smith, for murder, both coored, will leave
here tonight for the penitentiaryin Richmond.
A car load of English immigrants passed
through here this morning, via the o., A. q
NJ. r, R.
The weather is fine for fishing We only
wish the catch of fish was plentiful.
Mr. James Coleman has presented the
wharf Mission Chapel with bell.
Shad have been caught this season at the
Little Falls with hook and line.
Several cases of four legged chickens have
lately occurred in this city.
Dogs have lately killed several sheep In Al
exandria aud Fairfax counties.
Mr. NJ. Ruben will leave on short visit to
Europe next week.
A colored man stole valise from the store
OF Mr.. Joseph Brager this morning.
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FI.SHNCfHL.
EARMERS' AND MECHANICS
Il SAVINGS BANk OF ALEXA

IL III IND AMI Uh ICIi AMMO
Il SAVINGS BANK OF ALEXA.
Directors.
John W. Stewart, S. Ferguson Beach,
Emanuel Francis, William Cogan,
Robert Bell, junior, John P. Agnew,
Andrew Jameson.
This Bank will be opened for business on and
after Thursday next the 18th Instant at the
former Office Of the Farmers Bank of Virginia,
on Prince street, between Pitt and Royal, daily,
From 10 a. m. till 2 p. M, and
On Saturdays from p. m. till p m.
Deposits received of any sum not less than
twenty-five cents.
Rate of interest six per cent on all sums when
amounting to five dollars or multiples thereof.
Minors and married women are allowed un-
der the charter to make deposits and draw the
same on their own receipts.
Parties in the country can send deposits by
postotice money order or otherwise, and by
Adams Express, on the following terms, viz
Not exceeding S25, fifteen cents; SIS to $50,
500 to $500 forty cents $500 to $780, fifty cts;
$500 to 500, sixty cents; over 500. at IS cents
per $1,000. ANDREW NILSSON,
ap 9-1m President.
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Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WASHINGTON, May |, 10 a. N.
Probabilities. -The lowest barometer will
continue moving eastwardly with diminishing
pressure over the New England, Middle and
south Atlantic States, and cloudy weather with
rain. Rising barometer, westerly winds and
clear weather will prevail west of and through,
out the Mississippi valley and extend eastward
over the upper lake region, lake Erie, the
Ohio valley, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ala
bama during the day and over the south Atlantic
a sonhe M Wuds Teeps to westerly are proba s
Bile for the lower lakes, but dangerous winds
are not ANTICIPATED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

HAND INJURED.-A loaded tub of coal while
being lowered into car at the wharves Of the
Hampshire g. Baltimore Coal Co., yesterday
evening, fell upon the hand of a colored man
employed there, named Thomas Crowder, and
crushed it severely against the top of the car,
upon which it was resting
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
New York LEGISLATURE.

ALBANY, May 1.-The Judiciary Committee
has reported in the case of Judge Cardozo re-
commencing his impeachment for corrupt con
duct and high crimes and msdemeanors. The
committe will report this evening in the case
of Judge Barnard Attempts were made tc
present to the House the resignation of Judge
Cardozo. but they were ruled out of order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
Burned to Death.

NORFOLK, Va, May 1.-The house of John
Williams, colored man living near Fort
Norfolk, was burned last night, and two chill
dren who were left in charge of the house
while the parents were at church, were burned
To death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
The Markets.

New YORK, May 1-Stocks steady. Gold
heavy at III Money easy at 6. Va. SKIES so,
new S.. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat
quiet and heavy. Corn dull and declining.
BALTIMORE, May Iva skies, old, Al; do.
coupon, old, 4S; do. consolidated, SO. Cotton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

dull but firm; low mlddlings 223a23: Flourquiet
but firm and prices unchanged. Wheat heavy
and unchanged. Corn steady and firm; white
Southern Y; yellow do. SO; Western 68. Oats
dull; Southern IS; Western So. Rye quiet at
Q5al05
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

COMMERCIAL EXCHANGE The annual meet
ing Of the Alexandria Commercial Exchange
was to have been held this morning, for the
purpose of the election of officers for the ensu-
ing wear, but in consequence of the indisposi-
ton of the President, George Washington, esq /,
the meeting was postponed until next Wednes-
dow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

DR.. TUFTS Liver Pills move the Bowels to a
healthy action, not acting as it were mechanical
ly, but they stimulate the secretions, and in a
healthful and natural manner expel all impuri-
tiles without weakening the body.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
CINCINNATI CONVENTION.

Organization of the Con,
yention-No telling, rs yet. who Will
be NOminated--Virgini Delegation
urging the claims of Gov. " alker
for the Vice Presidency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK. regular
meeting of the lodge of knights of St. Patrick
held last night, two new members were ad-
mitted, and three applications for membership
were made. A sample uniform. heretofore
described in the Gazette, was on exhibition aud
was unanimously adopted. The committee on
the constitution reported draft of that instru-
ment which was adopted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

FIRE-The alarm of fire about quarter
after FIVE o o'clock yesterday evening, was caused
by the burning of the roof of the warehouse,
No. 10 south strand, belonging to Messrs. Lam
bert and Mckenzie, and occupied by the form
er as storehouse for rubbish. The fire caught,
it is supposed, from sparks from the chimney
of the spoke factory near by. There was no in
surance on the building, but the loss was small !,
as the fremen were speedily on the ground aud
AT work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

LOWER Coal WHARvEs.-Operations have
recommended at the coal yards of Mr.. j. p.
Agnew, and will, it is understood, be conduct
ed there during the present season with increas.
ed activity Arrangements have been made for
connecting the yard by switch with the main
track of the O., A. & NJ r. r., and large
business, irrespective of that by means of water
transportation, will probably be done in the way
of shipments of coal to points along that line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

@- butchers LIGHTNING FLY-KnLER
sweeps them off and clears the house speedily
Try it-Sold by dealer every where. ap29-eo2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

PROPERTY SALES. lot on the southeast
corner Of Duke and Henry streets, belonging to
VIM. Gregory, esq.,, formerly the site: of the
ticket Office Of the O., A. 4 NJ. R. R.. has been
sold to Mr. Michael Normie for Sl,275, cash.
A lot on the corner of Princess and Patrick
streets, also belonging to Mr.. Gregory, has been
sold to Mr. Bernard McCann for SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postoffice,
April 81, 1872
Persons calling for letters will say they are ad-
vertised and give the date of the list.
If not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent to the dead letter office, in Washington
Anderson, Mrs Martha Johnson, Mrs Laura V
Akers, Louis l. johnson, Miss Ellie
Adams Mrs Henrietta Kendrick, Miss Salle
Bryan, IA Lewis, Miss Sallie, 2
Briston, Sarah col Mitchell, Ellen col
Brent Cynthi Montgomery, Jno B, col
Brown, Jackson Moore, james, col
Cobman Rosa Nicolis, Carter
Dawson, VIM II Peters, Sarah col
Dobson, Capt Thos Penn, Mrs George
Fletcher, Ferdinand Robinson, Mrs Mary
Fair, Mrs Jane Ray fancy
Graver, Miss Eva Shannon, Mrs Julia
Green, George Smith, Henry w
Green, Martin Tupham Il Co., Meisrs
Gaskins, Mics Eliza To1licre, Miss Sarah
Henderson Mrs Fanny Woody, Willis 81
Harris, Rev w F Wood, Miss Salana
Jarvis, Capt VIM N, 2 Williams, Josiah D
Johnson Miss Marg't Williams, Rev Dav, col
my 1T N. P. TRIST. P. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

May DAY.-The sun rose beautifully this
morning, and though not many of the pretty
maidens of which Alexandria boasts were up
and ready to break freshly laid hens eggs in
glasses Of Cameron water, and see therein the
future that awaits them, the flowers were on
time and were out in all their beauty-the Ii
laos spread their fragrance around, and the
fruit trees were in full bloom. So opened the
merry month of May-the most delightful of
all the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
N o Il &c e .

The Ward Superintendents Of the Conserva
tive party will meet at the office of the City Ser
geant, on Friday evening, at clock.
JNO. B. SMOOT,
my Ltd County Sup't.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE;

lGOACRES OF IMPROVED LAND, on the
Middle River Turnpike, miles from Washing
ton and from Alexandria, with beautiful view
of the latter city and of the Potomac river. The
improvements consist of a BRICK DWE Eli "A
LING HOUSE, with all the necessary out III
buildings and an abundance Of choice rult o
all descriptions. The farm is we'll watered, ana
has on it plenty of timber.
300 ACRES HEAVILY T1MBEREDL LAND
g miles from Washington city-same distance
from Alexandria, and about miles from Sta
ton on the W. s. o. K. r., offering ready mar
ket for wood and timber.
A FARM, in Fauquer county, miles below
Warrenton, and within two miles of q station on
the Warrenton branch of the o., A. & NJ. X. r.
The truct contains about 400 acres; is well tim
bered and watered, AMI is considered fine graz
ing land.
out defect will be sold cheap and upon accom-
modating terms. Apply to A. B., Gazette Office.
feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

DR.. TUFTS Hair Dye does not injure the hair.
ap 29-eolw
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BY Green e. Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers]
PY VIRTUE of deed of trust from Geo. I.
- Thomas and Maria, his wife, for the benefit
ifs; Morris VAIN, of Philadelphia, Pa, dated
on the 2lst day of January 1856, and duly record
ed in the land records of Alexsndria county,
Va, the undersigned substituted trustees, will
offer tor sale, by public auction, on SATUR-
DAY, the lst day of June, 1872, at II o'clock
m, in front Of the Mansion House, in the city of
the TWO STORY BBfCK DWEGI1 IN " m
thereon, situateon thenorth side of Prince HI
between Royal and Pitt streets, and described 10
said deed as follows: -Bounded ON the east by
the property of John S. Miller, and on the west
BY the property of the estate of Julian Taylor
deceased with the use of the alley binding the
same on the north.
Terms: One-thrd of the purchase money to
be paid in cash on the day of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal instruments OF six, twelve ard
eighteen months with interest from day of sale;
the bonds of the purchaser with approved Sc
curity, to be taken for the deferred payments.
Stamps and conveyancing at the expense of the
purchaser G. w. WATTLES,
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR,
ap 26-ts Substituted Trustees;
A SSIGNEES SALE OF VALUABLE
"a REAL ESTATE In FAIRFAX CUUN-
TY, VA.-By virtue Of an order of the District
Court Of the United States for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia. entered in the matter of Cyrus
said bankrupt, will sell at public auction to the
highest bidder. at Fairfax Z. H., Va, Oh MON
DAY, the 10th day of May, 1872, Chat being
Court day. at about - o clock M, the following
real estate surrendered by said bankrupt in hi.
schedules, TO wit "A TRACT OF LAND con-
tanning lG9t acres, lying about six miles southeast
of Centrevlle adjoining the lands Of Wilmer
Mclean and others, and near the Orange Alex
andria and Manassas Railroad and Bull Run.
Also an undivided one-tourth part of SEVENTY
EIGHT ACRES OF LAND lying south of the
railroad, Oh Bull Run, being part Of the estate Of
which Cornelius kincheoe died seized. These
lands are sold free of all liens and encurubrances,
except the right Of dover OF the bunkrupts wife.
Terms Une-tenth cash on day of sale the
residue in three equal instalments ut |, 2 and 3
years, purchaser giving bonds with approved
security, bearing inlera: from day of saIe and
the title to be retained until the whole Of the
purchase money is paid.
THOMAS MOORE
JOHN 5. FOWLER,
ap 29-2aw3w Assignees
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

The report Of the death Of Lieut.. Governor
Grovely of Missouri is confirmed He died at
his home in Cedar county, Sunday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
my Ltd

Gs-A CARD hereby tender my thanks to
the members of the Fire Department of the city
for their prompt and efficient services in saving
my property at the fire yesterday evening.
my lit B. b. LAMBERT.
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CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and vESTINGS.

CLOTHS, CASSIMERES and VESTINGS.
Just received another addition to our stock of
the above.
As we have engaged Mr.. RoBT. WILLIAMS,
one of the best Cutters in the State to take
charge of our Tailoring Department, we feel
safe in saying that we can give perfect satisfac-
ton in this department
We can furnish English Chevoit Suits from
S22 up. A beautiful line Of English and French
Vestings, sc.
AID q WILMER s. SLAYMAKER.
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Refreshing Drinks.
For fine refreshing drink, call at
M. RUBEN's,
No. 8 North Fairfax street

where, owing to the large quantity sold, you
will find constantly R. Portners and Philadel-
phia Lager Beer of the right temperature, and
beverages to be found anywhere. my I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

The schooner Jennie Graham capsized on
Lake Huron yesterday. Captain Graham, one
sailor and the cook were drowned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

SHIP BUILDINa.-Mr. Thomas Berry is
building at his yard, between the two lower
ship yards, for Captain Kersey, light draught
steam tug. An enterprising builder has also
established yard at -Four Mile Run and has
already commenced the construction of four
canal boats there
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

B~THE doc DAYS AND THEIR DANGER.
At this season of the year. the blood is apt to be-
come impure; the appetite poor, the skin sallow;
the body enfeebled; the system relaxed, making
it susceptible to attacks of Chiils and Fever,
Rheumatism, eruptions of the skin and the de-
velopment Of the effects of the I'M udicious use of
Caome All this trouble may be avoided by
the use of few bottles of Dr. TUFTS Sarss parilla
and Queens Delight. 1t is harmless in its effects,
but powerful enemy to diseases. Try it, and
YOU will find it friend in need.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01
RUIL DI.N-G yn.RTEREEL.
j. W. MALLS. B. W. MALLS. B. PEAK
1AMES W. MALLS, SON & &C

j. W. MALLS. B. W. MALLS. B. F PEAKE.
JAMES W. MALLS, SON s. CO.,
y 187 King st., Alexa., Va.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash, Blinds, Door
and Window Frames, Brackets, MouldingS
Posts A large stock of French and American
Glass double and single thick, of all sizes
Pants, Oils, Varnishes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands of fine quality, Putty, Turpentlne 3; and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, Of superior quality,
Roofing, SC a large stock of Pugh's celebra-
ted Car Augers, and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establishments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cash. feb lift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

&C. FOR RENTING STORE No. So King
kli street. Possession can be given Immediate
~. Also the DWELLING above, corner of
King and Fairfax streets Possession can be
given during the month of May, or on the first,
ifrequired. Enquire on the premises, or of
ap "A eo6t" JOHN WEST.
n-. FOR RENT The three-story slate rooted
M# BRICK RESIDENCE, with office, on King
Street, second door west of Washington, at pre-
sert occupied by myself Possession delivered
on or after May list. For terms apply to 0uv
VALUABLE LAND IN FAIkFAX CO.,
Y AND LOT IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.
AT PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SALE.-1 have
for sale, at very low rates, and on long credits,
$40 ACRES OF VALUABLE LAND in
Fairfax county, Va all within 81 and miles OF
Alexandria, and 10 miles Of Washington city
On good wagon and turnpike roads, and within
one mile of railroads. II is mostly red soil, ly
ing on 5acklick and Holmes Runs. About $40
acres of it is beautiful meadow land, not subject
to overflow, and with sufficient timber for all
purposes 1t is divided into tracts, of l44, lab,
149, l2U, 20G, A and 81 acres. The first four
tracts adjoin, and form compact body, and will
be sold together if desired
ALOT OF GROUND in Alexandria, situa-
ted on the east side of Union street, between
Wolfe and Wilkes, adjoining Smiths Foundry
and wharf on the west, fronting on Union st.
l26 l0-l2 feet running east 80 feet to 70 feet
alley.
flats of this property can be seen at my Office,
No. south Union street.
mar l-tf VIM. H. IRWIN.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PKE
the two eligibly situated BUILDING LOTS,
on the south side of King street. between Alfred
and Patrick streets, q few doors west of Alfred.
Also the two-story BRICK HOUSE and Esss|
LOT: on the same square. at present occu- -zassa.
pied by Mr.. John II. Padgett as a store aud
dwelling The location OF this property may be
said to be as desirable as that of any other in the
city of Alexandria, having sufficient front for
buildings of the first class, or can be divided so
as to make three good size building lots for
small tenements Persons wishing to examine
the premises with a view to purchasing will
please call on &. G. Bradley, esq, who Can be
found 1t his Cabinet factory, on the corner Of
King and Alfred Streets or upon the subscriber,
at Is King street, on the corner of Royal street.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON,
Atty. for the heirs Of H. Bradley, decd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

WHITE WASHING
WHITE WASHER, and can refer to his
work in the past as guarantee Of the future.
He is also prepared to do CALCINING,
POINTING and PATCHING, neatly and
without Inconvenience to the occupants Of dwell
lings. In white washing or coloring in the inte-
rior of houses, it will be done without fear of
tating their removal The attention of the old
citizens-by nearly all of whom he is we'll
known--is especially called to this notice. and
to any of them he refers for confirmation of
what is here stated.
PARIS SEMMES,
Corner Prince and st. Asaph SITS,
sp1-1m Opposite the Postofice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-01

DIAGNOSES. The Southern Churchman
says:-"Last week the ladies I'VE ought to cali
them deaconesses, as they are doing the work
anniversary al GTass Of their mothers meeting They
have gathered some fifty women, whom they
instruct in domestic matters, as well as in the
truths of the Christian religion Their success
in so doing has been great; and to them is this
church, in considerable measure indebted, for
the large number of persons confirmed year
after wear