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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-27
+. BUMGARDNER'S
OLD RYE WHISKEY.

now on hand a larger stock of old WHISKY
than they have had Mt any time since the war.
They would caution the public against limitations
and coumte,jeits. The j Bumgardner' has
been established for ovor FIFTY YEARS, and
Is THE ONLY GENUINE. 1t has been an
nlyzed by most of the distinguished chemists of
tho State and pronounced to be "a uery pure
and superior article. quite free iron, any adulte
ration or foreign matter, aud sueh as is required
for medicinal use" 1t can be obtained in any
quantity and in packages Of all sizes: For prices
and all other information apply to the sole man
ufacturers and proprintors.
j. BUMGARDNER& SONS,
dec 27-lm Staunton Virginia.
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w. c., V. NJ. & q. S. R. R.-'rhe rails on
the Danvillc extension Of the W. c., '. NJ. &
G. S. r. Il. have now been laid to point thir-
ty-slx miles from Lynchburg, or nine miles be,
yond Staunton river. Sixteen miles more will
take the road to Pittsy lvauia court house, which
place will be reached early in February. Com
paratively lutte work will be done until after
the first of January.
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RAIDERS FROM WASHINGTON. Five color

RAIDERS FROM WASHINGTON. Five color
ed roughs from Washington came here yester
day and INDUCED in a series of offences that
resulted 10 the arrest OF two of them and the
fight Of the Others One of those arrested
named John Lee who was deserter from
the chain gang Of this city, and has now been
reJnined to that corps-is well known here,
having been detected some time ago IN stealing
a roll Of cloth from the store of Mr.. llolmes
aud some hats from Mr.. Arnold. Three of
them went into the store Of Mr.. Tuson, at the
ferry slip, yesterday afternoon, and while the
clerk was waiting upon one, the other two at
tempted to rob the M ,ney drawer, but being
detected, they all went out without buyIng any
thing. They visited the store of Mr.. John
McGaffey, corDer Of King aud Patrick streets.
aud attempted to steal there three pieces of
bacon, but being ietec ed ran off, dropping in
their flight large butchers' knife. They also,
at later hour, entered the millinery store OF
Mrs. G.. l.. Simpson, greatly alarmed the young
lady who offered to wait on them. and stole
bonnet as thev were going out Still later IN
the night, at Devils R,w, Flshtown, they and
a colorcd woman named Mary Olcll robbed a
white man named Robert Scott, mailing from
Chester, Pennsylvania, who was drunk, Of a
watch aud fitiy-ive dollars in money, and later
still they attempted to break into and rob sew
eral stores 10 the neighborhood of the ferry
slip. Two of them, John W. johnson and
John Lee, were arrested--throwing away a
arge-Sized butchers knife as they were taken
in custody--but the other three managed to
escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-27

CHRISTMAS IN THE County. Excelsior
Lodge, l. 0. G. T., of Virginia, gave an enter.
tainment at the lodge room, at Arlington, on
Christmas eve, which was largely attended by
the residents of the neighborhood. The open
ing address was delivered by w. n. Il ed, ESD,
aud the programme consisted Of songs, recita-
tons, duets and sreeshes, the closing address
being delivered by Ause Wa,rous, esq The
singing of the Ariiugton Glee Club Messrs.
Truman p Hull, VIM. ID. Newton, Ida Z.
Wibert, May Reed, LIZZIE BaiIy, and Mrs
Miles e. Muusou,) was one of the great tea
tureS of the occasion. Also the recitation Of
Santa Clause by Hattie Buckley. The lodge
room was very neatly decorated, and the fol-
lowing notices hung on the walls: WELCOME
to Our Ordcr," "Wine is Mocker," Faith
Hope, and Charity" Strong Drink is Raging"
and many others. Ga Christmas eve the pupils
OF the Columbia school, Arlington, presented
their teacher, Mrs. Emma Young, with very
handsomely carved silver cake basket, lined with
gold 1t was presented by Miss lla' tie Buckley
on behalf Of the scholars. She was also the
recipient Of "a very handsome pin cushion, pre-
seu,ed by Mary and Willie Bully, children of
Harvey Baily, esq.
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HENRY BKENGLE, 10 King ST..
dec cost one door cast of 1T. Asaph.
ANY LADY SEEKING A CHRISTMAS
n PRESENT. for Lover, Husband Broth
err or any other man, can find at JOHN \.
FIELDS, II King street, the very things that
will give the most satisfaction, in the shape OF
MEERSCHAUM PIPES, TURKISH VA
TER PIP ES for the stand or desk, "a now thing
CIGAR SMOKERS, and cases full of good
Cigars, NEAT SMOKING TOBACCO BAtiS,
and BONES, &c, q pound of genuine Ora We
LY CHEWING or LONE JACK SMOKING
TOBACCO. What can you give them that will
give more pleasure and keep the Boys Il.
home of an evening?
As have very large stock and am anxious
to dispose some oft, will sell at at small AL
vance on cost.
TO DEALERS-I have just received from
the South large large lot of fresh ROOT
STEMS, which / will sell to the trade by the
100 or 1000, cheaper than they can buy in Bal,
tinore l have about five thou AMI pounds OF
CHEWING TOBACCO in store, of various
grades and prices, CHEAP.
My fine five cent Cigars MY OWN, can't
be beat in this or any other city.
Tony old friends and MS many a. are making
new acquaintance and wi'h to be treated shl,
i say come without hesitation or doubling come
and Judge for yourselves, at
JOHN A. FIELDS,
dec 20 II King street
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THROUGH TICKETS TO New YoRK.-It will
be observed by reference to the schedule Of the
A. & F. and A. & w. railroads that through
tickets and checks for baggage to Phiad elphia
or New York can now be obtained at the St.
Asaph street depot, in this city. Trains leave
here at and l. a. N. and p. N. The con.
Dection with the morning train is close, and
this route is the only through line now running
to Now York lrom Washington without change
Of cars.
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N. w. BURCHELL,

1872 F St , HOoo Building,
dec 23.1w WASHINGTON, D. G.
i KNIVES,
SILVER-PLATED FORKS and SPOONS.
PEN and POCKET kNlV ES-all of the
best quality, and large assortment.
These goods make nice and very useful
JAMES F. CARLIN s. SONS,
,loo % t:} King street
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HOLID.aI'G OOUS.
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

CHINESE CUPS AND SAUCEKS, VASES,
PLATES, &C.
JAPANESE FANCY BOXES, CUR1OS, SC.
FRENCH GLACE FRUITS assorted.
FRENCH CANNED VEGETABLES.
PATE DE FOIE GRAS.
YORKSHIRE RELISH. of my own importa-
ton, and At Is cents per bottle
MY OWN BRAND OF OLIVE OIL, which
gives great salts faction, WAS bottled in the south
of France, and the Oil especially selected.
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uoL1D oYoDs. CHk1sTFnhbASSn sry
| have now in store large and beautiful line
of fine goods suitable for Christmas presents:
China, Bohemian Glass and Imitation Silver
Wsre, in great variety consisting OF Toilet Sets,
Vases, Gohlcts, Boqu"t Holders, &c; China Or
naments, Cups and Saucers, Cigar Stands, Cards
Baskets &c. Toilet Articles of every kind /;
Prsfu .mcry, Powders, sc. Have also a fine line
of Plain and Embroidered Handkcrchiels, Col
lars and Cuils Lace Collars and Handkerchieis,
Scurfs, Mock Ties, Bows, &c. The largest and
best assortment of Kid Gloves ever brought into
the city. Work Boxes and Writing Desks
Dolls, Doll Arms, Bodies, Heads. &c; Sleeve
Buttons, Studs, Ear Rings, &c. The above and
many other articles in store are suitable for
Christmas presents.
dec IL y. u 6hkh I, - hlng 81.
L QUORS.
Old jamaica Rum, Canned Goods
Fine N. E. do, Breakfast Hominy,
Old pelle FIR Brandy, Rsisins, Currants,
Old Seignett d. English Citron,
Double crane Hol. Gin Turkish Prunes,
ca j liza Scotch Whis- Eleme Figs,
KEY, Sardnes, halt and quar-
Old Duff Cord. Sherry, ter boxes :; n;.,.,..
" Topaz Amer; y Eng Pickles,
Il" Crown g Potted Meats and
Peach i Apple Brandy. Flavoring Extracts,
Baker and other celebrated brands OF Pure
Old Rye Whi$key.
Anderson's and Atmores Mince Meat.
Georges Hams, Cheap Sugars, Fine Teas, &c.
GEO. McBURNEY i SON,
dec 8 l66 and 10 King street.
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CITY School BOARD. The regular meeting
of this Board was to nave been held last night
but so many members were either sick or out
of The city, that no quorum could be obtained.
After waiting until half past eight, the chair.
man directed the clerk to call the roll, when
the following members answered to their names,
viz: E. Soowden, jr., esq, President, and
Messrs. Addison, Hopkins, Kemper and Wheat,
and the Superintendent of Schools. Seven
members being necessary to transact business,
the Board adjourned until the next regular
meeting.
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LOCAL NEWS.

SIGNS AND WONDERS. Vienna cor
respondent of the Gazette gave, yesterday, on
account of the remarkable meteor, of which
mention was made in the local breveties. that
passed over this region on Christmas eve night.
An account OF the same phenomenon is given
by our Leesburg correspondent, aud in this
mornings Washington Republican we find
the following, from correspondent at Falls
Church:
Il saw last evening" at about eight o'clock,
the grandest and most gorgeous meteor phe-
nomcnou of my life. The size, form, color and
spiendor Of the heavenly occupant all justify
me in resortlug to particulars in an account of
it, The evening was bri ght, beautiful and
enjoyable; the moon only five days old, showing
well up above the horiz N in her pride, when Of
Su idenuess really startling we were enveloped
in an illumination as bright as cloudless day.
Looking up for its source almost directly over
head, we saw glowing meteorite of most Pc
culiar character. 1t came from the east, and
spreading with seeming arrow velocity down
the sky until apparently about halfway from
the overhead to the horizon, 1t terminated with
as little Ell; ct to the vision as the snutflng out
Of candle. The BODY of she burning meteor
lite appeared to our eyes to be about Que foot
in diameter, of the red color of the deeper
parts of brilliant aurora, but DOT much more
intense. The central part was surrounded, ex-
cept when the trail projected by divergiug ray
points, like the white light of the sun on cold
day. The train was about six feet long, OF the
same strong white light, and with form CON-
parable to a stick of candle mould, with the
exception that it was more obtuse or taperiug
to the tip, which was more acute than the tip
of this mould. the outline Of the train being as
distinctly marked as YOU can conceive. FROM
the moment when the meteorite was extinguish-
ed to that when the report was heard there
must have been an interval Of time from one
minute to one minute and half long The re-
port was much like that Of a canon of the very
heaviest calibre, and it was succeeded by a
rumbling noise comparable is that which would
be produced by pitching the very largest balls
with considerable force down the bowling alley,
one after another, at intervals of second of
time, and this rumhling sound rolled back along
the trail of the meteorite for a tu half minute,
gradually diminishing in strength until it died
entirely away on the ear. S. ABBOTT.
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CORNUCOPIAS,
of the most beautiful designs, imported express
ly for sale ut his store.
ICE CREAM furnished families.
OYSTERS to be had on call.
Ms-Come and get your Christmas supplies.
HENRY BkENGLE, TO King ST.,
dec 1O.5 one door cast Of st. ASaph.
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POTOMAC FERRY co.

OST-On King street, December oath, a
IL BUCKSKIN PURSE, containing some
money, and silver fruit knife marked |. L. s.
A suitable reward will be paid if le;tat $50 King
street. dec 2-2t
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STMAS Tim ES.
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NHINESE TEA COMPANY,

dec -
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-07
rarNEnA1 NArunr-No. 7b.ll

AN ACT providing for the payment to the govern
ment of Japan the sum due on account oil
rents for lands and buildings occupied by the
diplomatic and consular representatives of the
United States 10 Japan, and for other pur
poses.
BE il enacted By he Senate and House OF Repre-
sentd,iUps OF he United States Of America in Con-
Qress assembled That the Secretary Of State be,
and he ia hereby, authorized TO pay to the gov
ernment OF Japan. through its resident diplo-
matte representative in tho United States. out of
any moneys in the treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, any sum not exceeding six thousand dol
lars which may be found to be due to the gov
eminent of Japan by that of the United States,
on account of rents for lands or buildings occu-
pied for hospital purposes jail, and courthouse,
by the United States In Japan.
$50 2. That the SECRETARY of State, through
the minister resident at Japan, be aud he is
hereby, authorised to rent, furnish, and keep
suitable buildings, with grounds appurtenant, in
J1dO or such other place as he may designate,
for courthouse and lil. at an annual oDst not
exceeding five thousand doats Pr0Utded. That
the period for which the said buildings shall be
rented shall be for two years. with renewals for
two years as the Secretary OF State shall deter
mine.
SEQ. 2. That further sum, not to exceed two
thousand five hundred dollars, be. and the same
ia hereby, also appropriated. out of any moneys
in the treasury not otherwise appropriated for
urchase of suitable law-library for the use OF
sald leg alton ia Japan, the selection OF such Ii
brAry to be made by the Secretary Of State.
Approved, March 3, 1873
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-07
OFFICIAL.

LAWS or TuE UNITED STATES
passsd at the Third Session Of the F0Tvsseosld Con-
QTeas
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-07

ENMAN LINE FOR QUEENSTOWN xc<Rsa
! AND LIVERPOOL. = ROYAL MAIL SAzzE
6TEAEERs are appointed to sail IS follows:
CITY OF CHESTER SATURDAY, Nov. sth, at 8
A. m.
CITY OF ANTWERP, THURSDAY. Nov. 18th,
lam.
CITY OF BRUSSELS, SATURDAY, Nov. 18th, ct 3,
P.
CITY OF LONDON. THURSDAY, Nov 20, o. P. M.
Aad saek succeeding Satui aev and 7haEsdas from
FtsT IS, North RiveT, Nes York.
RATEs OF PAasAas.
Cabin-sTe $50 and s7s gold, according to accsm-
mndsttons Bound trip tickets at low rates.
Steerage-To Liverpool Queenstown, Glasgow, Lon.
d0nderry, Belfast, London, Bristol or Cardiff, $40
currency From the above places, $50.
PASS ngers also forwarded TO Havre, Hamburg
sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Paris at reduced
rates.
Drafts for 1e and upward, at current rate payable
at any part Of great Brit in and Ireland.
For further Information apply at the Company's
ofilceH.
o'DoNNELL d FOULK, Sole Agents.
402 Chestnut street, Philadelphia
Or to R r ROBINSON d CO., Agents, Fourth
and Market streets, Wilmington mV11-1v
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-07
,CAMPHORJNE

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cure or rheumatism, Neuralgia, Sprafns, Bruises,
Pains, Strains stiff JOINTS Swelings, ,nflamations,
Bunions CatarTh. &c, &c. It will not grease or
stain. and for the toilet is luxury in every family.
Thousands will now testify to It's great merits. Try
1t. Price per botua, rs cents REUBEN HOYT,
Proprietor, 203 Greenwich St, N. Y. oct20-4w
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-07
MEw AGSertts seSts.
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TAXES on sight. tis tiss:,sa se$ 1ss' sss ss% Com

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ing su arribtrs q pair of the largest and finest
OLROGRAPHS,-two most attractive subjects that
take" on sght,-painted by Mrs. Anderson, as
coutragfs end companions Of her "Wide Awake"
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very high commissions. Each suhscTf ser old or
Full supply ready fer immediate delivery. The pa
per Itself stands peerless among family journals be-
ing popular that OF it's cisss IL has the largest cir
culsttoH in the w1rldi Employs the best literary
talent Edward Eggleston's great serial story Is
Just beginning; back chapters supplied 70 each SUIT
scriber. Mrs. stoves long expected sequel to "My
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rt,rruRA1 NAruaE-No. 7s.I

AN Aor authorizing the Secretary OF War to fur
nIsh duplicate certificate OF discharge where
the same has been lost.
BE- Il enacted by the Senate and House of Rep
resenLdtiues ofthe United Stdtes of America in
CONGRESS assembled, That whenever satisfactory
prosf shall be furnished to the War Department
der who served in the army of the Udited States
in the late war against the rebellion has lost his
certihcatB OF discharge, or the same has been
destroyed without his privity or procurement,
the Secretary of War shall be authorized to fur.
nisb. on request, to such nOn-commissoned
officer or private. duplicate of suck certificate
OF discharge. to be indelibly marked, so that it
may be known as a duplicate; Prouided. Such
certificate shall not be accepted as . voucher fer
tho payment of any claim against the United
States for pay, bounty, or other allowance, or
as evidence in any other case.
SEQ. 2. That the army regulations now 10 force
are hereby modified in accordance with the pro-
visions of this act.
Approved, March g. 1873.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-07
IarrEnAL NAruRE-No. ISL

TUEFH7EHI W. '0'I
An AIT restoring Captain klonzo J. Marsh 10 his
nonition in the army, and that he be honora-
XIV mustered out of the service as Of the date
of mustering-out of his regiment.
re IL enacted by 1le Senate and House OF Repre-
.enfatipss of he United Stat of America in CoH-
,res, assembled, That the Secretary OF war be,
ssnd he hereby Is, authorized and directed to re-
store Alonzo Marsh late captain Of company
II, eleventh regiment veteran reserve corps, to
his nosition as such captain. and grant him an
honorable muster out as Of the date on which he
waa dismissed to wit, Oh March seventh, eight
can hundred and sixty-fve.
Approved, March 8 1873.
Wilmington daily commercial., 1873-11-07

Remarkable Success 9as Sss. sssPs :i1s
Oceans Story FL sss sifsa ssR fs1.s e p:
A perfect Thessurus of Adventures upon, and the
cravings. Price low; sells rapidly. 5000 live agents
wanted for hts and the only complete history Of
LIVINGSTONE 20 years in AFRICA.
0he greatest success OF the seasony Also our
splendid new bible. Just ready and far sxcelng all
Cincinnati, o. - loctq0zw
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sapotiO. Try IL.
HAND s A POL 10
new and wonderfully effective Toilet Soap, having
no equal IN this country or abroad.
HAND s A POL 10
as an article for the Bath breaches the foundation
o. II nrt Npens the nore and gives healthy &C
uoh and brilliant tint IN the skin,
HAND SA POL A
ing any stain or blSmish from both hands and face.
HAND SAP POLIO
ia without a rival in the world for curing or pre-.
nenting roughness and chapping OF either hands OF
HAND 8 A P0 L 10
removes ter, PITCH iron or Ink stains and grease
Ior WerRers In mschine shop, minea, &C. is In
valuable For making the sSln W ite and soft, and
giving to Il "bloom of beauty " 1t is unsurpassed
by any Cosmetic known.
HAND s POL LILO
costs 10 to 10 cens per caAe and everybody should
nave IT. viii like It.
Don't Fall to TRY These Goods.
Buy it of your merchant if he has ii or
Will procure it for you If not, then write
for our Pamphlet All about Sapolio," and
1t will be mailed free.
ENoCH MoRGANs sONy
augt.8md&w 20 PARK PLACE, N. 7.
or 90 Lombard Street. Baltimore, Nd.
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MAKES THE WEAK STRONG.

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-A0ent, Iron il1 The blood, and
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Thousands haze been changed
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