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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAzETTE,]
Destructive Fire.

GoRDoSsvlLLE, Va, April "A timber
couhagratlon is raging on all sides the village
The population are panic stricken; some ia mi
lies arc leaving their homes to avoid dcstruc-
ton. The fire commenced south of the vii
lagc, on the farm of Mr.. Richie, in the Green
Spring ncighborhood and swept across the
railroad at Melton's, station on the Chesa-
pcake and Oho railroad, three miles south Of
this place, destroying the station, dwelling.
houses, aud everything in its path; the railroad
track Is rendered impossible, and the trains
will be delayed probably five hours. The fire
path, and has caused great distress to lumber
merchants, houses, Sc. The loss is heavy to
the farmers. The fire has extended to the
mountains and along the line of the Orange
and Manassas railroad and the Chesapeake and
Ohio railroad. The latter will lose heavily in
wooden buildings
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Ike aEkSi&.

New YORK, April l0-StcclS very strong
Gold steady nj Isl. Money firm ut IL and
interest. Flour dull and l.: huycrs' favor prices
unchanged. Wheat quiet and unchanged Corn
quiet.
BALTIMORE. April 10 -Virginin skies old, 37
do. coupons old, -; Virsni"s, consolidated, So
West Virginia= ~ bid to-day. Cotton quiet !;
low ,niddIngs lStlIs!. Flour dull and weak :;
quotations barely maintained; Howard Street
Superline 7:rSi; do. Extra & ;h'a:'7 80; do
Family s;S9 -; City Mills >upertine 3aS5;. do.
Extra 25aS9 So do. Family . 11aSll 81: " est
ern Supcrine 15aS'i do. Extra u j0a:S7 81; do.
Family 9aS0 80. Wheat firm and III good de-
mand; white choice 2iOa2l3; fair to prime do.
Sjn25; choice amber 2l0a2!5; good Ia prime
red lJOa205; Common to fair ltdhAD; red
Western :SOal9O; Az ar Wcstcrn l90al9l. Corn
lower and IN good demand; white Southern is;
yellow Southern G3; mixed Western steady NJ
I'll. Oats active and lrncr: Southern 47a3);
Western mixed II; do. whit" is. Rye steady
and unchanged. Hay unchanged. Provisions
have downward tendency.
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TSpncial TO the GuZette. |

GoRDoNsvILLE, Va, April lO.-Thc woods
caught fire at different points in this vicinity
yesterday and the wind blowing very brskiy
caused the flames to spread rapidly through the
timber destroying great deal, besides fencing
and 10 somc instances ouL-houscs and barns.
The fire commenced about Melton's station,
which place was destroyed with the exception
of Mr.. Cook dwelling. \ large quantity OF
wood, belonging to the Chesapeake and Ohio
Railroad Company, was also burned at that
place ard at other points.
The Richmond trains due here last night did
not reach here until this morning having been
delayed by the progress Of the fire.
The woods are still burning this morning,
about two miles northwest Of this place, but
tho flames are spreading slowly aud hopes are
entertained that the fire will soon be entirely
cxiingu-hcl. The los; by the fire will be
quite heavy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
From New York.

New YORK, April lO.-Thc insurance on
Horace Greeley life, $780, 900, has been col
lcccd The policy is the largest that has been
paid in the last decade.
James G. King awitiug trial on Indictment
for the wliul murder Of Anthony L. O Mel,
is in the last stages Of consumption and Liable
to an early death.
Nixon, under sentence to be hanged is i'm
proving and 'Dutch' Hcnrcck, the celebrated
bond robbcr, is insane.
Police are protecting the non-society stone
cutters at Iorkvilie, the society meu having
struck because OF the employment OF Il few of
the former
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
VvICTOR SEWING MACHINES.

Among its many points of excellence may be
mentioned That it is the only lock stitch machine
that has its needle Sct-setting. Tho needle can
not be set wrong. ;, ;.
ton of shuttle, rendering the machine nearly
noiscleSS.
It has a self adjusting bobbin- winder, reqiir
ing no change to wind the bobhin.
Combines all the latest improvements: having
no wires or spiral springs connected with Its
working parts.
II has \ positive thread controller and tension,
recurring no change in sowing from the finest to
the heaviest HaterlAl.
Tho new patent shuttle is the most convenient
and pcrfect working shuttle in use The tension
doas not change from fu'l to an empty b2bhln.
II ia so easily operated that it requires !lttI
;nstruc;,n. and there is nothing IN 1t Ia get out
of nerfect working order. 1t will stitcn, hem,
fail bind. cord gather, quilt, hem-s.ltch, EN-,
hrodcr, braid, &c, with As much beauty ana
nerfcction as any machine before the public.
j. FEKGUSuN'S
HAIR AND FANCY GOODS STOKE,
&c King St, near Fairfax 81.
APP loft
NEW ORLEANS and DEMEKARA MO-
~ LASSAS and GOLDEN 81 XXX re'e'F-
Gu ana ''' S"'' AVERY & DAv1nsQN,
an 10 226 King st cor. Alfred.
boston MINED PICKLES, by the gallon,
Is m,art or pint and Cucumber Pickles, by
the hundred or doz IN, for sale by
AVERY & DAVIDSON,
aplO PC King st, Ger. Alfred.
WHITE WASH BRUSHES-A full aSSort-
w ment received and for sale by
AVERY s. DAVIDSON,
an 10 226 King ST.. cor Alfred.
NEW SMOKED BLOATERS received and
~ for sale by
mp 10 22G King ST., cor. Alfred
,UNS-Doublo and sing led--inr SAFE
W low BY drc III CARLlN y SoN''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Tf,c Less Of the Atlantic.

New York, April lO.-A Halifax dispatch
says the United States Consul is icrriting out
the names Of the owners Of silks concealed in
a case OF crockcry recovered from the wreck Of
the Atlantic.
The punishment by the present court Of in-
qury into the loss OF the Atlantic cannot go be-
yond the revocation of the certificates of those
found guilty. The captain expects such a
Judgment, and it is probable the fourth officer
will come in for share Of the sentence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
LOCAL. 1sisEVETlES.

During the stnppage Of the Pennington line,
in consyqueuce Of needed repairs to the steamer
Fairy, the steamer Virginia, of the Maryland
ferry line, makes HI occasional trip t" Farming
ton with freight that has accumulated here for
that point.
We return our thanks to the kind ladies Of
Fairfax county, mar this clly, VINO compile
mcn,cd us We -crlay with il present "i hcanti-
lul spring fl ,wcrs Of the richest perfumes ani
the most beautiful colors.
The tug Atlantic having been supplied with
new bulcr 10 Washington, Is hav,n.. her re.
pairs completed i'll this city, ami VIII snon be
able ~ go into service agalu.
Among the representatives, present al the
Great Council Of Red Men. now in session at
Charlottesville. are AlcS>rs. Hugh Latham and
w. \. SlsSon Ut this city.
We are pleased to learn that the health of
Mr. Stewart, of this place, VIII, has been i'll in
Chicago, has much improved. We hope to
see him soon engaged in his business.
Canal boa.men complain of the rough treat
mcnt they receive at the hands OF the coIorcd
men employed at the brick yards between TINS
city and Washington.
Ga and after next Monday the evening train
on the w. Il o. L. Il. will resume ts regular
lrlp 10 IldlllllOo, lIJiioiil Cp'iuNS.
Tomorrow being Good Friday appropriate
services will be held in the Catholic and Epis-
copal churches in this place.
Mr.. W. Lewis Milburn's pottery is now in
active operation, and is turning out all sorts of
pots Tor louSck1cpcr use.
One of the crew of the bark AStria fell over
board at Smoot's wharf this morning but was
speedily rescued.
The lamps at Fishtown have been pat in
good order by the Superintendent OF Police
and that locality is now pretty we'll lighted.
Rchcarsals arc in progress for the concert to
he given for the bcucft Of the Alexandra III
brary.
Boats continue to arrive and depart freely by
the canal Twelve loaded with coal from Cum
berand reached here to-day.
Adams Express Company lost anot her Va Ia
able horse to-day tron the effects Of last VIII
ter's epizoolc
Il. B. Pinn has resigned his scat in the Com
mon Council, as stated in the proceedings Of
Council published yesterday.
There was heavy cloud last night with
some lightning and thunder and rain.
Millions Paradise Lost, in panorama, will be
exhibited here next week
Cal. Wagner ministries will give Il perform
auce here on the 2lst instant.
WALLs OPERA HOUSE. Lydia Thompson 5
burlesQue troupe, after Il successful tour through
the South, appears at Wallis Opera House on
Monday evening next in the musical cXrava-
pary, nj Rlne Rrarj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Yellow Fever.

New YORK, April l0.-Five of the crew of
the bark Peter G. Warwick from Rio which
arrived at quarantine yesterday were down with
the yellow fever They were Immediately
conveyed tc the West Bank Hospital Ono
Of them, cook, named VIM. Z. Hou-
son, has since died NJ apprehension need
be felt, as every precaution has been taken to
arrest the spread Of the disease by the quarau-
tine authorities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Sale of Il Railroad.

WILMINGTON, n. c., April lo.-The VII
minston. Charlotte and rutherford Railway
was sold at public auction to-day under decree
of the Superior Court of New Hanover county
Edward Mathews, trustee for the bondholderS'
became the purchaser at eleven hundred thou
sand dollars
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
ACQUISITION Of Mexican Territory.

New York, April lO-A San Antonio,
Texas, letter states that seven regiments are
now on the Rio Grandc, and that General
Sheridan, Secretary Belknap and other military
officers there are in constant consultation, lead
ing to the bciicfthat some military movement
of Importance is on foot, involving the possible
acquisition of a considerable portion of Mexico
bordering on Texas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
From SD;tiIa.

PARIS, April l0.-A dispatch from Perplg,
non says the Carli>ts under SebaIls appeared
before Eugicerda, 10 the Spanish province OF
Corona, this morning and demanded the sur
render Of the town. The troops refused to
WELD the place and the insurgents immediately
opencd fire.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Land Slides.

PoRT JERvIs, April l0.-Another immense
land slide occurred on the Monticello road
Tuesday afternoon, carrying away one hundred
feet OF The track. An old man walking on the
track was injured and has since died. Smaller
slides have occurred at other points on the
road. Several slides occurred on the Erie
Railway, delaying trains as much as six hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
IsonibShcIl Explosion.

LONDON, April l0.--A shell exploded ycster-
day on board Of Her Mhjesty's gunnery ship
Cambridge during practice at Davenport 1t
has been aSccrtaincd that many persons were
hurt, but beyond this nothing can be learned
as the authorities refuse to allow the details of
the occurrence to be made public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
The Freshet in the OswcgO.

OswEGo, April l0-Thc dispatch from al
bsny yesterday stating that the new hi h dam
across the O,wcgo river, near this city, had
been carried away, is incorrect The only ma
terial damage that has been done so far is the
loss Of the crib protection to the lock enbank-
mcnt. The volume Of water passing down the
river is probably greater than ever before
known
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10

rrUE SALES OF LAST + 4 K :.
L NEW TR!UMPllS.
The sttt.tic$ from sworn returns u me :ai"s IT
Of Sewing Machines in Isl reported III 1870
show that the SINGER COMPANY sold over
- UU more machines than any otter company,
again proving the sr.a popularity" Of th"ir ma,
chimes. We gi.c thc les OF Tn: lMrce priocIpHl
compslics The Singer Go. 2i9, .3Si In" W 'Icc-
or Il Wilson Go. l7l,Uss; tn" Howe Company
li5. 900; the sales III the other companies ar"
comparatively insignificant non" "l them selling
nvnr 5lUuv and some no; over lUUD The Singer
is now offered ~ inconp.rably the best wing
Machine in existence. Sold on ,hc most liberal
rms thorough instruction gwen Az! s:'tisiAc-
ton ytnrantccd {. &. BERRY, AGENT,
Ap - NIX 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
The Bulls Head Bank Dcfaulcation.

New YORK, April lO.-Fresh evidence Is
being discovered every day at the Bulls Head
Bank already pointing out the dcfhulters ana
tending to incuIpatc others not yet mentioned
One OF the book keepers has been placed under
bonds to appear as witness on the trials OF
Merritt and Peck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Ladies'. Misses and S'E,i.tlrcn's FSOOtS.
Shoes ana Slippers.

We are this day receiving = full line of La,
dies, Misses ard Chilircns Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Spring and summer en-
bracing All Of The latest styles, winch we conf
IDENTIFY believe 10 be the very best stock. " e
solicit purchasers to cal and examine for them
selves, aS they will be sold at low prices.
APPS w. b. W ADDED: IT KING ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
DesaCrafc Fight.

PARIS. April lO.-A desperate fight occurred
few days since in the small town OF Oioune'
Department of Vendor between two companies
Of strolling actors Nine Of the comhatantS
were killed and several injured.
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" e;a1aser report.
" AK NM Vt EN-.
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFlCEE,
WAsrING.r0N hnril 10 4


WASHINGTON, April 10, Il Il. N.
IrnlnbiMieS. The barometer continue riS-
ing during the rest Of Thursday in the Eastern
Cult. South Atlantic and Middle States. with
generally clear, cool weather and northwest
winds, in the Atlantic States. Svuthcrly winds
and possibly falling barometer and rising tenn
peraturc will prevail in the Gulf States west Of
Alabama. An area Of low barometer advance
towards the extrcme Northwest, and southcrly
winds with cloudy weather and rising tcmpera-
turo prevail over the Upper Lakes and North
west By Friday morning. Westerly winds CON
tinue with partly cloudy and clearing weather
in New York and New England.
Cautionary 81 gnals continue at Boston. Port
land PASSPORT, OSwcgo, Rochester, Buffalo,
Cleveland. Toledo, Detroit, Grand l!ay2n. Chi
ca.o and Milwaukee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Billiard Match.

NEW York, April l0.-A forfeit Of $3.50 d
side has been deposited in the billiard champ
ion<hip game between Don anl Maurice DAILY,
to be played, May 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
One Cent Damages.

WAsIIlNGToN April lO.-ln the suit Tor
SANDER Of Fox VS.. Spccr, in the Circuit Court
of this city, the jury, to-day, rendered verdict
Tor the plaintiff and assessed the damages at
one cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
SDpciaI Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BooTS AND SHOES.
We have Just rcceivcda fresh supply Of Gents
extra fine hard .scwcd Boots, Shoes ana SHIPPERS,
OF every description. which we unhcsi:at!nsly
recommend to be the very best on sale III the CITY
aSS w. B. WADDEI, II King 81.
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New lsOsfDlltcc.

WAsIIlNGToN, April l0.-A postofcc has
been established AT Happy Valley, on the Ma
na$s1S Branch of the Washington City, Nir-
yiuiv Midland and Great Southern Railroad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Loss bI Fire.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, April lo.-The loss
by the partial destruction Of one OF tn" mills
Of the ITnion Paper Company at lloIyok" last
night WIS Sd. 600 fully Insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
For Mems Spring Wear.
The Inducements we Offer.

so. \ full Business Suit for $40.
$40. Suits in various shades, for SO.
$40. Suits for large men Tor $40
SO. Suits for small mon for so.
$40. Mems Suits, $40
For Boys Spring Wear:
s.. 4 we'll made School Suit, s..
s.. \ durable School Suits, s..
81. Suits for large and small boys, -.
LIABLE BROTHERS,
Fashionable IaiiorS,
Corner of Seventh and ID streets,
Washington d. &.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10

MAIL Box.-A mail box, if attached to the
lamp-post at the intersection Of King and
Union streets, would be great convenience to
the merchants aud others who frequent the
wharves The mail trains now stop at that
point. and the agents by taking the III liter de-
posted therein, would Accommodate a large
portion of the community
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH a
meeting Of the Board of Health will be held
tonight Among other matters to be consid
cred will be the sub Cct of the closing OF the
small pox hospital, as all the patients now at
that place have recovered also the adoption of
rules for the preservation Of the health Of the
CITY during the summer months.
RAILROAD LANDS Maps of the lands owned
and for sale by the Washington City, Virginia
Midland and Great Southern Railroad Com
pany, have been printed, and are now being
framed for posting. Many OF the tracts are
very valuable, and the easy terms upon which
they are sold have caused many persons to in
spcct them, and not few to make purchases.
CARD PLAYING SUPPRESSED Special po-
iccman Pcytou Bartlett Informed The propric
tor, of all the booths at FiShtown, yesterday,
that in obedience to Instructions from the Mayor
they must hereafter allow no more card playing
Oh their premises, and the Instructions nave
been obcycd
VISIT TO SCHOOLS. Our City Supcrlntcn-
deut of Public Schools Went to Washington TO-
day, with most of the teachers, to visit Jctler-
son and Sumner schools there, and sec wha: I'M
proyrments in teaching they could observe.
Wonns On FIRE Passengers by the ". 4
Q. X r., this morning, report the woo;s Oh
fire this side Of Hcrudon Station, and tho de-
sruc;iou OF - ur 100 cords CT wood near that
nllcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Handsome Interest.

PHILADELPHIA, April l0.-Aatthew Baird,
senior member of the firm controlling the Bald
win Locomotive Works, has retired, receiving
s., 01U, 900 f,r his interest in the works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
The Ballot.

OTTAWA, April l0.-In the Dominion Par:
lament last night the vote-by ballot bill passed
its second reading by twcnty-six majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
Harmless :ss Summer Dew

Yet in the highest degree d>inlcctant and pre-
seryatiye. SUZODONT keeps III, teeth always
healthy and spoticss, and the gums ruddy and
free from cnnker. Ap I-colw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10
The ChnSter OfNew York.

ALBANY, April lo.-The Senate has deed
cd to retain all the present heads al depart
ments in the New York chart'r
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Outrageous COna.uct.

employment at the gas works last evening, was
beaten aud seriously st1bbcl BY striI, RS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10

GALE OF VALUABLE MILL PROPER
= TY.-By virtue of y decree pronounced by
the Circuit Court of Prince William County, on
tho llth day of October, ISL, in the cause Of
lIcIgem"n Carney, = s'ntl asnnsi Er r'n.,;:
Tnyinr. defendant the undersigned, commits
sinyers, APPOINTED by the s,.id decree, vii offer
for sale, ut public auction t. III" highrs. bidder
At the front door of the Court HOUSE OF the sMld
cnuntv, on the FIFTH DAY OF MAY, ls',,
that being Cotr: day. TRACT or LAND, ~
ing in Prince Wi!iam and s:"i"rd C. coH me,
contni ing ah"at lOIl acres, lying on III" CnHp-
pnwamsic run This tract Of land has upon .s5
It a very comfortable DwEtLISd Ii" -, ST.
with four ROOMS, ard All necessary "u:nnas"s,
barn and stable and n valuable GRl9I ana
SAW MI LII.
Terms: Onc-fourth cash, and the res. III" on y
credit of one two and tIrc. years, with !Hterc,t
from late: the purchaser tn "Xcc!tc b"!d ana
security 10 the deferred payments. M: In" title
to be retained until the whole .! the pu:ca':sc
money i. paid, " y further security therefor.
w WILLOUGuBl,
WI. II PAYNE,
AYLET NICOL,
Pr YIN nc an 1tl-rpt; Conmi. s!oncrs.
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An Important 4 Hair

CONCERNING ALL TIE PEOPLE OF TIE STATE !
WHEREAS we, the undersigned |, in body as
sembled, have come 10 Il serious conclusion upon
one fact and we hcslt4te not in Informing every
n,on, woman and child OF said fact, viz
That altLra closeinvcs.g cation we haze beyond
q doubt found the cheapest and best CLOTH u
and GFNTS' FUREL>HiNG GOODS, Nc, in
the city at ). HELMS, corner King
and Fairfax streets. tSlgne'!)
JnuS CASH.
JAMES tlUICkSALE>.
ap l-3m HENRY SMALLPk"fITS
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LOCAL NEWS

Coon FRIDAY, or "Feria Sexta in Pares
o,,,. rs the Roman ritual calls it, is the sol
ANN commemoration of the death of Divine
rnIremer on Calvary, after his unjust con-
I,.muation by Pontius PLATE. 1t is more or
l,.s celebrated by all denominations OF Christ
;,ns bu; more especially by the Episoopallans,
In,herans and Catholics The churches OF the
l,.t named denomination are usually draped III
manning; their bells are silent; 20 lights shine
n,,nn their affairs; and the voices of the singers
~" "r uuaccompauied by the rich notes of the
nrrau, Ga this day, only, IN the year, no Mass
!. celebrated, aud no communion gwen except
70 the diving. On entering the chancel, the
,,r;as, and his ministers lie PROSTATE tor time
n Slut prayer, after which two lessons, rela-
I'VE 20 the Passion of Christ. one from the 9th
'h,p,er of the Prophecy OF Hosea, or Osee as
l.. i called in the Douway version OF the Scrip
,nrss. aud the other from the 18th Chapter OF
EyoIus are read with an appropriate prayer,
r,ilo,rcd BY the reading OF the 18th Chapter OF
~ Johns Gospel. At the words, And bow
;nr down HIS head, He gave up the Ghost. :
III kne,l and mediate silently for short time
mnon the death Of Christ: Prayers follow ior
I'll nrd.rs and conditions of men, and, at length,
H.. CruciGy from the High Altar, which has
lr,n covered with a veil since Passion Sun
'Iar i carried By the deacon to the left side of
tLt . altar, where the officiating priest uncovers
thr top Of it, saying, Behold the wood of the
cross on which the salvation of the world did
hang. aud the choir answers, Come, let US
worship, while all bend the knee The same
ceremony is repeated twice, while the rest of
the Crucifx is uncovered before the altar.
Then the priest, and afterwards the people,
soemnly kiss the representations of the five
wounds upon the image of our Savior, in token
of sympathy and gratitude for His sufferings.
This ceremony is most impressive one. Final.
IL. the candles on the High Altar are lighted,
c!nths are placed thereon, and the Host consc-
Grated to-day, is soeuuly brought, in process
sion, from the Repository, aud received by the
priest, the altar being, again, stripped at the
end of the services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-04-10

pKANCIl OFFICE OF THE RICHMOND
- STEAM DYE WORKS. Richmond Va
Mrs b. DkElfUS, Agent for Alcxan1ria NJ"
lr King street. Our agent will receive and de-
liver ali kinds Of DYEING nnd CLEANING
81 nENTo and LADIES GARMENTS. n"
c:Inrg for cAprc=s;t5e. Chill for particulars NJ
our nicc, No. 100 nlng street
Mrs Il. DEEIFUS, Agent
NH - -}m D. H. GLASGOW, Proc.