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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
To the Conservative Voters ofthe city and coets-

To the Conservative Voters ofthe city and coets-
ty of Alexandria:
Its known that had given notice to one of
the delegates returned to the Legislature from
this county, that / would contest his seat, and
proceeded TO procure evidence to show iilrgallty
in the votes and in the conduct Of the election in
Arlington and jefferson Townships. l obtained
evidence sufficient to have satisfied any fair
minded person that both Capt. Steuart and my,
self were elected by the lawful resilient voters OF
the city and county, bat after careful examlna-
ton OF the Election Law, [ found it would be
Impossible, from the limited tina allowed, to
take the testimony.
If the Election Law had been cunningly de-
vised to prevent q contest, situated as Alexan.
dria is it could not have been more etfectually
done. than by the provisions of this law.
1t allows ten days within which to give the
notice-fve days to the opposing party to an,
swer, and r qures that the dispositions should
be concluded within twenty days from the cleo
tion To have taken The evidence It would have
been necessary to summon large number OF
witnesses for the purpose of Identifying illegal
voters To do this would have required at least
four weeks and some of tn witnesses resided
in Washington. Under these circumstances l
determined to abandon the contest much to the
disappointment of my friends. am, however,
pleased to know that Capt. Steuart and myself
are reconciled to our defeat from the fact that we
brought OUT in the interest OF Gen hemper,
under adverse circumstances, probably as stronS
q vote rs any other Conservative candidates
could have done Respectfully,
dec lit CHARLES E. STUART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

Mr.. SUMNER 1t Aforementioned last night
that Mr. Sumner had not attended any of the
meetings Of the committee on privileges and
elections. Dir. Sumner was assigned at the
beginning of the session to two committees, the
one alluded to above and the committee on edu-
cation and labor. He is at the tail end of the
republican representation on privileges and
electors. MIR. Flanagan, Of Texas is the chair
man of the committee on education and labor
He is a gentleman who, it is said, probably
wou Id fad some difficulty 10 constructing gram
NAUTICAL sentences. % this same committee,
aud placed above Mr.. Sumner, is the notorious
Mr.. Patterson, OF South Carolina. As may be
naturally supposed MIR. Sumner, under all the
circumstances, does not take the position to
which he has been assigned: by the republican
majority as very complimentary. He regards
his position and his service in the Senate as en-
titled to more consideration. 1t is understood
for this reason that he will abstain from meeting
with either of the committees on which he has
been placed -. i: - ...g. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

The New York Express publishes rumor
from the city hall circles that the commission
to examine the city accounts have discovered a
large floating debt in addition to about one
hundred and fifteen millions of net city and
county debt heretofore reported. The board of
aldermen, the Express says, have called on the
commissioners to report the amount of the
floating debt, but without avail. Rumor also
reports that well known politicians are interest
ed 10 keeping back the report.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

The House Committee on Military Affairs
held meeting, yesterday, aud discussed the
resolution of Mr.. Wood, referred to them by
the House, with reference to the alleged defal-
cation Of Gen. Howard in connection With his
administration of the affairs of the bureau OF
freedmen. A resolution was adopted instruct
ing the chairman to issue notices to Gen. How
ard, Secretary Bekuap and Gen. Vincent to
appear before them with view to begin pre-
lminary investigation of the subject, and to
guide the committee in recommending what
definite action should be taken upon the letter
of the Secretary of War, submitted to Con-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

How A REPORTER LOST HIS SITUATION
1t is said that in a moment Of Temporary in
sanity, Boston city editor assigned horse
racing, base ball ADD aquatic reporter to report
in half column the Sunday services at the
Church Of sensational preacher. This is the
report he published, ana for which he Was dis
charged
1.-THE House met at 1890 a. M Prayer by
the Chaplain. The first race was between the
Chaplain and the'sipgers, it being pretty even
match the first two heats; but the singers got the
best Of the last three heats and came in on the
amen two lengths ahead, winning the last three
heats and race Time, 5:p2 Petitions were
then presented for forgiveness and other similar
ments during the coming week for various OBJ
jects.' The singers then sailed up TO the judges
stand, and after getting into position sailed away
on the course with al canvas set and q spanking
breeze from the organ, which drove them along
in fine style. The top-rgged Hat flying the blue
pennant was we'll ahead ut the stake, and came
home ahead of all the feet The speaker then
took the floor and announced his intention to
ask that the resolutions of censure that had been
heaped upon Ananas should be rescnded and
proceeded to read the records of the csse, from
which it appeared that Ananias had sold his
horse and had not given al the price to the
church. The speaker then went on to say that
no reason appeared on the records for Ananias
to give any, ard much less all, his property to
the Church, and he questioned if any of those
before him would do any more than Ananias
had in the same place He then went on to show
that Ananiss had obeyed his wife in the matter,
and expressed the belief that few of these before
him could say as much for themselves. After
further arguments of 3 similar character, he
moved that the char cter of Ananias be and
hereby i: declared A by the members of the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

To the Senate, yesterday, bill introduced by
Mr.. Anthony, appropriatipg $500 to repair the
monument to the Chevalier de Tourney, at
Newport, Rhode Island, was passed This
officer commanded the French feet which con-
voyed the transports that brought Count Roch-
ambeaus army across the ocean to assist the
Colonies in the war for independence. He ar
rived at Newport on the 10th of July, 1850,
with seven sail Of the line and FIVE frigates, to
the great JOY of the Inhabitants. He died a
few days after his arrival, and was buried with
military honors +
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
j. Bumgardner's Old Rye Whiskey

1t having come to the knowledge Of the pro-
urietors of the above celebrated brand that un-
scrupulous parties sre travelling through the
State representing themselves us the manutac-
turers of the only genuine Bumgardner Whls-
key, and seeking to sell their inferior goods; on
the reputation Of 81. Bumgardner," the public
is hereby in 'ormed that we are its SOLE NAN
UFACTURERo AND PkOPRlETORS, and
that NO ONE ELSE HAS The LEAST
SHADOW OF CLAIM TO ITS REPUTA-
TON The above brand is protected against
infringement by letters patent, No. 1909, ssued
june 10Th, 1873, and any violations OF their pro.
visi ms will be prosecuted to the full extent OF
the law. SEND YOUR ORDERS DIRECT.
j. BUMGARDNER y SONS,
nov 17-lm Staunton, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

REMARKS Receipts OF Wheat are larger than
for some days past, and the market is active and
firm offeri g of 2244 bushels, with sales Of
white at l52 fur ordinary, 167 for prime, and lib
and lis for choice, and red at l47, l55, l65, III
and l72 for fair to strictly prime. Corn is active
at an advance of lc; offerings of 1856 bushels,
with sales of old white at 10 and "a, new mixed
at go, 81 and So, and new yellow at 90 and 6z.
Small sales of Rye were made at IS. Oats are
in limited receipt, with sales at is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
n . t G e !!

TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
70 ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
70 ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
70 ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
TO ACCOMMODATE CUSTOMERS
WE OPENED DOUBLE STORE,
WE OPENED A DOUBLE STORE,
We OPENED DOUBLE STORE,
WE OPENED A DOUBLE STORE,
We OPENED a DOUBLE STORE,
WITH A FULL AND FRESH STOCK
WITH A FULL AND FRESH Stock
WITH a FULL AND FRESH STOCK
WITH A FULL AND FRESH SToCK
WITH A FULL AND FRESH STOCK
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
Doors, SHOES AND HATS
For LADIES, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS.
Fox LADIES, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS.
For LADIES, MEN, ROYs AND GIRLS.
For LADIES, MEN, BOYS AND GIRLS.
For LADIES, VEN, BOYS AND GIRLS.
NOTICE. Our assortment is larger than ever
before, aud prices are made to suit the times.
JOSEPH KAUFMAN
JOSEPH KAUFMAN,
JOSEPH KAUFMAN
JOSEPH KAUFMAN
DOUBLE STORE,
DOUBLE STORE,
DOUBLE STORE,
DOUBLE STORE:
l0S & 10 KING STREET
1922. los L. 10 KING STREET
lUS 4 10 KING STREET
NoTICE-Agent Tor Champion Dirt Tx
cuier Shoe and the celebrated Bazalne French
Calf Short Legged Buots oct 24-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

The speech OF Senator Morton on the Pinch
back case, in which, he taxes the ground that
the Senate has no right to inquire into the
validity of the Kellogg government, but must
accept the dictum of the President as concu,
siye aud absolute, advances a doctrine which
will be vigorously assaied. 1t is now probable
that before this subject is 6nal!y disposed of
nearly every Senator will speak upon it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

A dispatch from Washington, dated yester-
day afternoon, says: mo action has been ia
ken regarding the nomination Of Col. Hughes
as judge of Virginia, or Gov Bard as post
master at Atlanta" We presume, however,
that Col, Hughes will certainly be the man for
the Judgeship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

The action of the House of Representatives
yesterday, upon the bankruptcy bill materially
modified the character of the measure as pro-
posed by the judiciary committee, and Olsen
cages it from the effects of the imputations to
which it was subjected, that it was 10 the in-
terest of certain set of bankrupts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

The Lynchburg Virgiuiau says The long
pending and important case of Thomas L.
Preston against Stuart & Palmer, for the pos
session.of the Salt Works, will be tried at a
special term of the Circuit Court Of Wytheville
on the 5th of January. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

- A dispatch from Havana, says: THE so
called Cuban; House. Of Representatives, have
formally deposed Cespedes from the presi-
deucy by virtue of powers conceded the legisla-
tive branch 10 articles 7, s and of the co1sti-
tuition Of Guimars. The object of this act is
understood to be the restoration to power of
the old junta of New York"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

The Senate in executive session yesterday re-
fused TO reconsider the vote by which the nomi.
nation of Alexander r. Shepherd to be Gov
ernor of the District had been confirmed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
plorations.

The funeral of Mr. Frederick Dent, father Of
Mrs. Grant, will take place to- morrow. The re-
mains Of the deceased will be carried to St.
Louis. The President will 60 to St. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

Mr.. Paul B. Du Chaillu has just returned to
New'Yerk from his explorations 10 Scandinavia
and along the border of the Arctic regions,
where he hassbeeu for the last two years. He
will soon lecture upon the subject Of his ex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

RrA CARD-Having been waited upon pri-
vious to the meeting o: the Republicans of the
Fourth Ward rs to the uss Of my name as can
didate for the Board of Aldermen and having
refused it, am therefore surprised to find my
self nominated. l am greatly. ob'ige1 for ne
compliment of nomination but as public po-
sition is both distasteful and lncovenent to me-
l most respectfully but positively decline the
nomination and do 80 at the earliest opportuni-
ty, 80 that there may bs time TO make another
nomination [lt* JNO. L. AGNEW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

THE CRowNLEss kING.-It has trarsplred
that the Count.de Chambord, who still clA':
to be King OF France by divine right, was Ii
France the guest of the Duke de Luynes, near
Paris, fortnight before the Assembly at pe:-
saies gave the fual vote making McAlahcn
President for seven years. He also spent sew
eral days 10 Paris After positively refusing 70
abdicate his pretensious and fudlug that lew
if any sympathized with him, the last OF the
Bourbons departed from France. which had de-
throned and exied him 10 1890 before be was
ten years old, and was last heard Of as having
reached Munich, probably en- route to his coun-
try residence in Austria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

The feature in the Wall street markets yes
terday was the further advance 10 gold, and
the indications are that it Will be carried up
still higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
LIST OF GIFTS.
TOTAL, 1900 Gl FITS ALL CASH,
AMOUNTING TO.....................$l,5O O, OOO
The chances for gift IRE one to i've
PRICE OF TICKETS

PRICE OF TICK ETS.
Whole tickets $50; Halves, S25; Tentbs. or
each coupon, SIS; Eleven Whole Tickets for
$500; 22l Tickets Tor ST. ,0JO; 113 Whole Tickets
for S.. 90; ri Whole Tickets for $40 OOO No
discount on less than $500 worth of ickets.
The Fourth Git Concert will be conducted,
in Eli resuects like the three which have aresdy
been given and full particulars may be learned
from circulars which will be sent free from this
Office to all who apply for them.
Orders for tickets and applications for agen-
cies will De attended to in the order they are re-
ceived, and it is hoped they will be sent IN
promptly that there may be no disappointment n
or delay 10 filing all. Liberal terms siVeI TO
those who buy 10 sell again. All agents are pc
rcptory required to sstteup shej5 b sc Sou IT,
and return all unsold tickets by Lac IVtn r Gay Oh
March. Tho. =. 6h Al LH e.
Agent Public Kentucky, and Manager Gift
Concert, Public Library Building, LOUISVILLE
Kentucky. oec lo-eots
1AMPH0R ICE and ROSE LIP SALVE
Il lust prepared a. d for sale by
dec IL E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
MARRIED..

In Washington, on Sunday. the l4th instsnt
by Rev B. F. Bittinger, JOHN THOM a
HERBERT to Miss LIZZIE j. BEACH, all o.
this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to F a
Reed.
Steam er Pilot Boy, Currioman, to + a Reed.
Schr Alkaline Townsend, Washington. She
and the Jesse w knight whose arrival has been
heretofore repo: ted, Will ieup here all the winter.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia, Baltimore, by Wheat.
Schr Annie May, Boston, by Hampshire and
Baltimore Coal Go.
Schr Mary Westcott Norfolk, by Smoot &
Perry.
Schr Wolfe, Norfolk, By Smoot Perry.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs w Chester and S Bragdon, hence,
ut Boston 10th
Schrs Ella II Barnes, A F kindberg and Sum
light, hence, at New Haven 18th.
The scnr Adolph Hugel, Captain Weeks. from
New Y ork Tor this port, with cargo OF salt, WAS
wrecked and abandoned on the l3:h 80 miles
south of Chlncoteague. No particulars =. ere
known, except that the crew were saved. The
Adolph Hugel was of 242 tons registe-. rsted
Az, and was built in Philadelphia in 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
DIED.

In Washington, on Wednesday, the 18th in
slant, HANNAH YEATES HUGELY, daugh-
ter of John slater of Alexandria, aged 81 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

The new Constitution Of Pennsylvania has
been adopted by large majority; in fact, there
seems to have been but little opposition to it..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

It is said that the Home Committee OF Ways
aud Means will do nothing for the relief OF the
treasury before the holidays, as is shown IN the
resolution adopted yesterday by the House ask
Ing that the several departments cause reports
to be made, if possible, as early as the 9Th Of
January, setting forth what estimates can
be reduced and the amount of such reduction
without serious detrinent to the public service.
No new tariff or tax bills will be reported by
the committee unless it shall be shown that re-
lief cannot be afforded in any other way. The
majority of the committee prefer temporary
convertible loan. All the members urge the
strictest economy 10 expenditures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
ID . I p y N ( NJ L .
FOURTH GRAND GIFT CONCERT
FOR THE BENEFIT CT THE
Public Library Of Kentucky.
CCESS ASSUR ED.
a FTE,L DRAWN CERTAIN,
UCCESS ASSURE ID.
A FULL DRAW WING CERTAIN,
On Tuesday, 3Ist of March next.

In order to meet the general wish and expec-
tation of the public and the ticket-holders, for
the full payment of the magnificent gifts, an.
nounced for the Fourth Grand Gift Concert OF
the Public Library Of Kentucky, the manage
nlent have determined to postpone tho Concert
and Drawing until
TUESDAY, the 3lst of March, 1874.
They have already realized
OVER A MILLION DOLLARS,
and have great many agents yet to hear from
No doubt is entertained Of the sale of every
ticket before the drawing, but whether all arc
sold or not the concert and drawing will posi-
lively and unequivocslly take place on the day
now liked, and If any remain unsod they will be
cancelled and the prizes WILL be reduced in pro-
portion to the unsJld tickets.
Only $1,000 tickets have been issued and
$4,000 CASH GIFTS ($I,5OO,OOO
will be distributed among the ticket holders.
The tickets are printed in coupons, of tenths,
and al fractional parts will be represented in
the drawing just as whole tickets are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

THE RoTHSCHlLDS A writer in Harper s
gives us very interesting account of the
Rothschids, their rise, and present fortunes.
The story of their first start in lite when Auseln
Rothschild justified trust reposed IN him by
the Landgrave William in more than twice
told tale THERE'S a curious resemblance in
the tail to the confidence of the San Domingo
refugees in Stephen Girard. The sketch ID
Harper is by no means complimentary to the
family; it shows their prosperity reared on hard
'grasping, selfish feelings Their lives were
absorbed, engrossed, without thought except
for money, but not happy. Doe even lived in
continual fear of assassination, and shouted
murder" on the smallest provacation. The
house of Rnthschild now comprises twelve
members and is of fabulous weaIth-the amount
unknown by any but the Immediate members.
It cannot be less than five hundred million ofdol,
lars 10 their business, which their private posses
sous probably double. There is no use trying to
enjoy that Immense sun-it has gotten beyond
that. The only resource of so rich a house is
to accumulate, and the ouly triumph aud hap,
piness to be hoped for, more power. Thu firms
are not as powerful now as at the time of Napo'
leon. The world has changed, and one money
ed institution, 10 matter how wealthy, cannot
move it.-LynchJug Nc'cs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
For the Gozette.
meteorological.

The following is review Of the weather Tor
the three Autumn mouths, 1878, observations
taken at a. ~, and 8 p. m.
La Septembar-The hottest days were the
lst and 5th; each day the thermometer stood
$50. The mean temperature OF the lst was
790. 33; that Of the 5th $40 90. The two coolest
days we're the 22d and 3Oth. The mean tempe
nature of the former 60 so; the latter 6O'OO.
The amount of rain fall for the month, LOO
inches; slight raios upon six days, the 2I, 9Th,
18th, 10Th, oath aud 30.h. Mean temperature
Tor the month 6S067.
For October-The warmest days were 650 %,
5th, 18th, 18th and l9th. Mean temperature,
1928. 65o25, GO, G50 so. The coolest day,
39o. %, on the 29ih. Mean temperature Tor the
month $50. 20. Amount Of rain 5.75 inches.
Rain upon the 4th, 9th, 18th, 18th, 18th, Goth,
and 9th days.
Novemb er-This was an unusually cool No
vember. mean temperature 50. '7S. The coolest
days, 18th, 18th aud Goth, mean temperature,
2So, 2So, 330 aud 270 66; warmest day. So. on
The 5lh. Rain ia Il for the mouth, 8 Is inches.
Total rain fall IL IL inches.
REHABILITATION
1873 -Meau temperature Tor September,
6S0. 81; October, $500; November, 39'7S.
Mean temperature for Autumn. 1873, 81. IS.
lS72-Scptember, 6S0. sc; October, Sd. 80;
November. 40 20 Autum. 1872, 81. 45.
lS7l-September, 640. Is; October, 81 20;
November, 43o. 81. Autumn, 1871, $50. 06.
c. GILLINGHAM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

Ladies' Misses and Chiidren's Boots,
Shoes and Slippers.
We are this day receiving a full line Of La
lies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Fall and Winter, en-
bracing MI Of the latest styles, which we conf
IDENTITY believe to be the very best stock. We
solicit purchasers to call and examine for them
selves. us they will be sold 1t low prices
oct = w. b. WADDE1, "a hlng ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, DEUEMBER II.
SUN RosE........... 10 MOON RIsEs........ 5 w
SUN SETS. i. H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17

Alexandra, MS and Virginians visiting
Washington will find SULLlVAN'S, on l4th
street, just ncrth of Pennsylvania avenue, the
easiest, quetcst, best served and most accommo-
d,ting place in the city for lunch or refresh;
menss Visitors tc he theatres atDight will find
special arrangements made for them. kemenl-
Der. 14:h street, just north of t G Telegraph Of
flee The best liquors and cigars in the city
WASHINGTON nov 27-2aW3W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BOOTS s. SHOES.
We have just received Il fresh supply Of Gents
extra fine, hand. sewcd Boots snd Shoes, and
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi-
tatingly recommend to be the very best on sale
in the city. w Is. WAODE1,
oct2 "A King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
Goods Almost Given Away!!
Immense stock of
CLOTHING,

GENTS FURNISHING GOODS AND HATS
AND TRUNKS,
composed Of the very finest in the market, will be
CLOSED OUT WITHOUT RESERVE
during this season, in order to wind up business
AS our goods will be sacrificed, customers will
do we'll to call early at SAREPTA CLOTHING
HALL, 50 King street.
nov Il | SCHWARTZ s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-17
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER II, 1873

Speaking of the death of Mr.. Frederick
Dent, in Washington, we see it stated that the
Dent family have now 10 their possession the
patents for grants of land along the Maryland
shore Of the Potomac, from quite distance
down the river to the mouth OF the Eastern
Branch. Since Mrs. Grant has been in the
White House at Washington she has received
letter from Miss Margaret Dent, of Eng
land, asking if her family and that of Mrs.
Grant were not originally the same. Strange to
say, the old homestead of the Dent family of
England is called Giesboro, and this may &C
count for the name of the point near Washing
ton, which was included in the land granted the
ancestors of the late Mr.. Frederick Dent.