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The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

CHRISTMAS OVER, Now TO Bu.s.-
Supply yourselves at panic prices. l
have this day received and am opening a
splendid lot Of Carpets, Oil. Cloths and
Rugs of all grades, at such prices that l
will guarantee the buyer to save 25 per
cent from next April prices. Come and
price them, and let your good judgment
decide. ], W. FERREI,
Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

GENTIRMRN's FURN1sHNa -NRw
sTocK. Christian Hess, Merchant Tail.
or, has Just returned from New York
with q large and elegant assortment
Of cloths, cassimeres, overcoatlngs, vest.
ings, dress shirts, under garments,
gloves, collars, everything in short per.
tanning to gentleman's toilet except the
hat and boots, Mr.. Hess keeps the best
OF goods he employs good workmen,
makes neat fits, and charges moderate
prices Gentlemen wanting handsome
Eau or Winter suits should give him a
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

NV YEAR's DAr.-The day yesterday
was exceedingly quiet. Business was al.
most entirely suspended, and but little
life was manifest anywhere, the disagree.
able weather keeping people in their
houses. The usual number OF fireworks
were exploded, but the result as far as
our information extends has not been as
disastrous as usual.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

TIE BEETHOVEN BAII.-The Concert
and Ball Of the Beethoven Singing Society
last night was largely attended. The
rooms really overlooked with happy NOR.
tails. Both vocal and instrumental music
was good, and everything else as well.
These exhibitions are the pleasant features
Of German lie.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

POLICE CouRT.-only one case before
the police court-and New Years Day.
That case was Thomas DOlan, who was
drunk. Tom'ia from Johnson's Landing,
ahdwas found on Water street, ''as you
like IT." The penalty was IS aud costs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

Rev. THoApsoN's LEoruRE.-Rcv. j.
R. Thompson lectured to a very good au.
dience at the North Street N. E. Church
last night. The subject, "Iideon and the
Three Hundred" was ably handled. The
proceeds will be donated to the Sabbath
School. ~ P.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

HOLIDAY GooDs.-Those wishing to
purchase Boots, Shoes or Slippers for
Holiday presents will save money by pur.
chasing from me, as l am selling my en-.
tire stock Of seasonable goods at the low.
est panic prices. l. Y. Blond.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

THERMOMETER REcoRD.-The follow.
ing shows the range Of the temperature
yesterday, as observed at silvey's Drug
Store, corner opposite the Post Office:
sA.A. l3n. SP.H 7f.L
81 50 3s ~
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

SECOND DAYS RRcEPrs.-The receipts
for the sale of single night tickets 10 the
Kellogg Concerts between the hours Of 0
A. NJ. and SP. N. yesterday amounted to
$3.50, making the amount received in the
two days $2,4s5.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02
bod FOR sac ID Bo0K Or news s1u,Es.

THE ALDrNE, while issued with all the regu.
Arity, has none Of the temporary or tEEa4y inter.
an elegant miscellany Of pure, light and graceful
literature; and collection Of pictures, the rarest
specimens Of artistic akill, in black and white,
Although each succeed M number affords q
fresh pleasure TO Its friends, the real value and
6eauty Of TEE ALDNG wtll DO the most Gppre-
the year. While other publications may claim
superior cheapne1s, as compared with rivals OF Q
similar class, THE ALDINI Is unique and oriSi.
nal conceptions and unApproached
lately without competition In Price or character.
plicIte the quantity ofAne paper and engrayings
IN any other shape or number Of volumes for Ten
an1e! u! cost and then, there are tie ehromoS,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

FROM handsome bill OF fare printed at
this Office for the New Years dinner at
the Grant House, we should Judge that
the panic had not affected the most sub
slantlal necessaries Of life.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02
PrOspectus lOr 1s74..Seventh Year
The Aldine,

An Illustrated Monthly Journal, untrrSa!A ad.
nintd 10 Be ne HGndSomIIt Periodical IN
TIE World. A AGprGSSTltdttpt and
Champion Of American Taste.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

THREATENED HER LlFE.-Mrs. VIM.
Miller complained before Squire Clohan
that her liege lord had threatened to ter
inmate her existence. William was sent
to Jail in default OF $1,000 bail.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT MADE by get.
ting your goods at the closing out Of the
entire winter stock Of Dry Goods by J..
W. FERREI, Main and 2Otn streets, Cen.
tire Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

Doors AND sHoEs.-T will sell from this
date Boots and Shoes at a heavy reduc-
ton from former prices. Call early and
make your purchases while my stock Is
large. L. V. Blond.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

For all kinds Of New Years presents,
such as ladies ard gents handkerchiers,
shirt fronts, gloves, shawls, scarf and nu-
bias, 60 to Henry Jacobs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

ELEVEN years ago yesterday the Eman.
cipAdon Proclamation was issued by
President Lincoln.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

COM, IF You WANT THEM.-one
more lot of those all wool plaid Flsnnels
at 80 cents per yard, received by J. ".
Ferrel, Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

A MODEL PREsRNTATIoN.-The other
day M. NeuhAusen, Of the firm OF Schulz
& Neuhausea, presented J. B. Long, his
well.known salesman, with handsome
gold.headed cane. There were no
speeches, butthe finale was characteristic
oil the one and satisfactory to the other.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

FINGER sHoT.-About / o'clock yes
tesday afternoon Fritz schrader, who re.
sides on Wood, below 97th street, sccl-
dentally discharged pistol, which took
effect In his right lOre.inger, dreadfully
decorating II. Young schrader, who il
about eighteen years old, was putting a
cap upon tho pistol, which he held in bis
len hand, when 1t was discharged. The
injury 70 Of 4 serious nature.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

THERE was no Municipal Court yester.
day. It will meet this morning at 10i
O'Clock.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

REMEMBER.that Robinson's Gallery is
the only place in the city where you can
buy Graphsocopes.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

TIE virtues OF the slippery iron plates
In the sidewalks, in assisting pedestrians
TO an involuntary seat, arc becoming con.
spicuous.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

TEE largest and only complete assert.
ment Of stereoscopic Views in the city
can be found at Roblnson's Gallery.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

UMBRELLAS aud gum shoes we're quite
as necessary 10 New Years callers yestcr.
day as cards.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02
Gtregtrtetliqettter.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2, 1874.
New Advertisements.

Steamer R. r.. Hudson.
With Sweet Songs.
Fer SRle-Lease.
settlements-oxtob & Duffield.
Hamilton's Opera House.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

JUST received 200 pairs oil home made
socks, and 80 pairs OF home made blank.
cts, at Henry Jacobs.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

HENRY JACOBS off:rs this morning 20
sets of different kinds Of furS, at a sacrifice
to close them out
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

Ii you want to save money in Dry
Goods go to ]. W. Ferrels closing out
sale.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

YESTERDAY was observed as the Festi.
val Of the Circumcision.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

If you want a Carpet at halfprice go
to ]. W. Ferrel's, Centre Wheeling.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

THE Kellogg Troupe will begin
operations in this city tonight.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

We are waiting now to hear from the
champion New Year'a caller.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

SERVICES were held In the different
Catholic Churches in the city yesterday
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

? A FULL moon is announced for to night.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02

DoNAros.-Masrs Editors: Allow
me, through your paper, to acknowledge
0 friendly visit made 10 the parsonage BY
the members and friends connected with
q Thompson II. z. Church." Wheeling
Island, on New Years eve, and for some
days previous, and for the very liberal OK.
preston oil their sympRthies and Chris
tian kindness in the substantiAlS Of life, Of
which myself and family have been made
the recipients. For this unexpected and
unmerited kindness, we lack suitable
words 10 express our high appropriations
and heart felt gratitude. To one and all,
we hereby return our unieigned thanks.
g. MARTIN.
sEAsoEABLR PRovERBa For those
who place their faith in proverbs, here Is
lot old enough TO command respect;
HIfthe grass RroWS In JGniYOef,
1tgroWS the worse for Y all the year"
"a January spring
10 worth nothing"
march In JGniyeer,
January In March, 1fear."
"IIJAnualy ealsnds DO summalyRay,
Nay"
'sThe blAekest month In all the year,
10 the month Of Janlyeer."
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02
IHAsTLnHlAocoHKO

Tickets TO all principal points In the Rast and
West can be procured Of the Union Ticket ONCE
In 4'Lure House, and ct the station Of Bridge
decis General Passenger and a Ticket t 1scn,
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-02
q THE MILD POWER @2
SSGURESsssS

the highest commondAtion from oil, and will
EOs: Cures. Cent?.
2. Worms, Worm Fever, Worm Collie, IS
.. Drying. Collie, OF Tcethine Of Infants, IS
1. Dlarrh0a, Of Childron or Adults, IS
5. Dy1entery, Gripping, Blious Cole g
8. CholerasMorbuSJ Vomiting, q
I. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Is
8. Neuralgia, Toothanhe, Faceaehe, Z!
Q. Headaches, Sick Headache, Vertigo, g
10. Dyspepsia, Bfioug Stomach, =. Is
IL, SuppEeSSed, or Painful Periods, Is
y. whites, too ProfuSe Periods, Is
Is. Group, Cough, Difficult Breathing, g
4. Salt Rheun, EEySpelas, EruptonS, g
IS. Rheumatism, Rheumatic Pains, Is
10. Fever and A que, Chill Rever, AguS, %
II. Piles, blind or bleeding, 70
le. Ophthalmy, and Sore or Weak Eyes, 20
10. CRtarrh, acute or chronic, Influenza, %
20. WhoopinE-Cough, violent coughs, 80
81. Asthma, oppressed Breathing, %
2. Ear DiSehargeS, impaired hearing, g
"a. General Debility, Physical Weakness, 50
IS. Dropgy and Scanty secrStionS, 80. 90
%. Sen:SlclEneSB, sickness from riding, 90
q. KIdney-Disease, Gravel, 20
%. Nervous Debility, Seminal Weakness
or involuntary discharges, 'lo0
20. Sore Mouth, Canker, 50
80. Urinary Weakness, wetting the bed, 50
81. Painful Periods with Spans, 90
50. 6unerinRs at change Of life, LOO
IS. EpIlcpssy, speSmS, St. VitnS Dance, Il 90
81. DIphfheFia, liberated sore throat, 20
IS. Chronic ConRegti0na and EruptionB, 50
viAlS, 50 cent?, Except %, 50 and SSl, tloo
FAMILY CASES.
Case Moroeco( with above 80 large walls and
Ca MsnHat 81 Il 70 srro vial, and Book
Single Boxes and Walls as above.
A5-These remedies are sent by the
case or single box to any part OF the
country, free OF charge ON receipt OF
price. Address
Humphreys Specific
Homeopathic Medicine Co.,
Office and Depot, No. 500 BROADWAY, NEW YoRK.
For Sale by all DrugEists.
And by LOGAN, LIST q CO., 3. BOOKING
T. ]. FINNEY; JAS. MURRY; REED, KRAFT
& CO., Wheeling; CHAs. FARIs, Wheeling Is.
land; JAS. ELLIOTT aud j. an. N. MERCER,
Bellsire, Ohio. lebl2-eod4v
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CINCINNATI EXPRESS
ST. LOUIS EXPRESS.

ST. LOUIS EXPRESS.
Wheeling daily wheeling daiiy
at...........b:2 9. n. at......... .9:S5 H. N,
ARRIVES At AR1lYIs AT
washington Columbus. .. $50 p IN.
gity........;S:S Z. N. lsandnsky. 1913 n.
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8 Ohio Railroad Co.

W8a4.EIaES
ON AND AFTER MONDAY, NO
~ VEMBRR 8, 1878, Trains will leave Wheel.
Ing as tollows-Wheellng time:
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WHEELING. PITTs,e q BAIT. DIVISION.
1AgF-LHAVEs WTaF-LRAYTS
sWheeling daily SWashington, Pa.
a..:....;.::6 SIS q. "a. daily at. ..6b5 a. N.
Wheeling daily Washington, Pa,
at.;.........slO p, N. daily 81. -. .1Ss p. q,
sundays excepted. 'sundays excepted.
Tickets s 70 Al principal points can DO procuroS
THos. R. SHARP,
Master Of Transportation
Z. 2. DKVRIRs. eenI Agent, Wheeling.
nov8 - -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
Foreign News.

LONDON, May % -12:30 p. m:-The Bank
of England rate was reduced to 81 per cent to
day. The reduction Of the Bank rate OF dis
count has no effect upon American securities
the reduction having been discounted. Bonds
Of 1865, old, 1918; 1867 1903; new 6ves, 1915.
MADRID, May 2S. Admiral Topetc has been
offered the Spanish Mission at Paris but he
declines to accept it.
The dysentery is very prevalent in Marsha
Coucha's army, and many of bis troops are 10
capacitated for duty therefroni.
LONDON, May 2S-3:30 p. m.-The bullion
10 the Bank of England has increased FL A DOC
during the past week. The amount of bullion
gone into the Bank on balance today is ;f226,'
900.
LONDON, May ga midnight train of Am.
erican Pullman Palace cars will be put on the
Midland Railway between London and Leeds,
Sheffield and Bradford next Monday. Simi.
lar cars will be run directly between this city
and Liverpool as soon as the Midland road is
opened to the latter place.
BAYONNE, May % The Carlists under the
immediate command of Don Carlos are before
Herman, province OF Guipuzcoa, eight miles
southeast of San Sebastian.
PARIS, May 2S.-Tne specie in the Bank Of
France has increased Is, 942, 900 francs during
the mast week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
LOCAL BREFlT1ES.

Two barrels, half barrel, and two cases :, o
| liquor sent from here by the W. & Y. II. ~.
Yesterday to Falls Church, for Mr. Ames Fox
and which were placed % the platform OF the
| station house at that point, were Destroyer yes
tcrday afternoon by party OF men VINO KNOCK
ed out the heads of the barrels and smasheo
the cases and allowed their contents to escape
1t was stated in yesterdays Gazette that
meeting had been held at Falls Church to pre-
vent the opening of bar room there.
A disturbance was created on board the
| southern mail steamer Keyport on her way ur
from Quantico last evening, by some returning
colored fishing shore hands, but owing to the
tack and frmness of Capt Warren, her com,
mapder, it was uuelled before any damage had
been occasioned.
The Marine Railway Company has employed
Mr. Davis from New jersey superintendent OF
the proposed new railway at their ship yard'
and the work of constructing it will be COM
menced as soon as the necessary timber can De
obtained.
The cane, to be given at the Masonic Festl-
val, to the gentleman receiving the highest
mum Der of vote will be on exhibition to night,
Capt. j. Nj. Steuart will be voted for by the
members of the Relief Hook and Ladder Com
pany.
In accordance with the Mayors procama,
ton, ali the bar rooms in the city we're CLOSED
to-day that is the front doors OF the bar rooms
for the side doors were allowed to remain open,
and many there were who entered them.
The fishing of 1874 has terminated, and
Fisbtown will soon put op It's usual quiet SUN
mer aspect All the fishermen have cut out
and some of the packers have already closed
their houses.
Summer Hill farm is to be sold on the 4th Of
June at which time the grass Oh the LAND, when
was not disposed of yesterday as advertised Will
be sold.
The game OF base ball played yesterday at,
tcrnoon by the independents and q picked
nine, both of this city, was won by the former
by score of IS to 9.
The steamer Pilot Boy, carried the first ex'
cursion party of the season toGlymount yester'
day-the scholars and friends OF the Emerson
destitute of Washington.
The crowd that collected in the Market House
This morning was attracted by "a fight that oc-
cured there between Mr.. Ashford and Mr.
Barker, in which however, neither was hurt
A young man named Smith while riding IL
Mr.. Francis lime kiln wagon this morning was
thrown out by the sudden turning OF the Vehl-
Gle, and badly though not seriously hurt.
1t is reported that man seventy years OF
age was arrested ct Orange Court House last
week charged with outraging girl fifteen years
old.
The receipt of Cumberland coal at this port,
by the river, instead of by canal, as heretofore
will, il is said commence in earnest tomorrow
A cargo of excellent cherrystoue clames ar
rived at the oyster dock to-day and were sell
ing at fifty cents hundred.
Attention is directed to the advertisement Of
the Superintendent of Gas elsewhere IN to-
days Gazette.
The condition of Princess street is such as to
render the Corporation liable for damages any
dark niuht.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
The Presbyteriun Assembly.

ST. LOUIS. May 2S-Iu the morning session
of the Presbyterian Assembly yesterday DR..
johnson submitted report % ministerial life,
the assurance of which provides that all minis
tiers under the age of forty shall be admitted
on declaration that they are 10 good health;
that they shall be divided into three classes,
according to their ages, and pay fee accord
iDgy; that the fund so raised shall be under
charge Of the trustees of the Assembly, and
that on the death Of minister certain sum
shall be paid to his family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
The Markets..

New YORK, May 2s-Stocks dull. Money 3.
Gold l2s. L iour dull aud dropping. Wheat
quiet and heavy. Corn dull and declining.
BALTIMORE, May 2S.-Va. skies, old, 80;
do. consolidated 5O1; do. ex-coupons, 4St. W.
Vas, III. Cotton heavy and quiet; Two mid
dlings l71al72. Flour dull and heavy; prices
Unchanged Wheat quiet and steady; Pennsyl-
vauia red l5S Corn-white Southern active
and strong at 9Oa95, yellow do s2 mixed
Western, new 70, old Sl1aS23. Oats dull;
Southern 6Sa72; Western unchanged. Rye
firm at llOall2. Hay dull and unchanged at
l9aS26. Provisions dull and unchanged. Coffee
dull and unchanged Sugar quiet and sseady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

STURaEoN.-Old fishermen say that so far
from their being any indications of dimlnu'
ton of sturgeon in the Potomac there observa,
ton leads them to believe exactly the reverse.
The seines and gh-nets this year, it is, said,
contain more young sturgeon than ever before
known, and one boat that reached here yester'
day morning from Pamunkey, had fifteen large
sized sturgeon on board
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
Sailing Of the Illinois.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2S.-The steamer Hi
Dois, Of the American line, for Liverpool, sailed
this morning with seventy cabin and one hun
dred and seventy five Storage passengers.
Among the passengers was Mr. j. +. Carlin,
Of this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
SUITS FOR TEN DOLLARS.
An Accident,

An Accident,
Serious and painful, often happens when medl-
cal aid is not at hand DWARDS 81 HUTCH
INSON'S STIMULATING LINIMENT is .
most effective remedy for Stings and Bites of
Insects, Sprans, Bruises, Swellings, Kheuma-
tism, Sc Keep it in your house. Manutac-
turen by EDWARDS s. HUTCHINSON, Lees
burg, Va, ann sold by Druggists everywhere.
an 0h-oo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
ROWIOiu College.

BRUNSWICK, Me-, May rs. The President
Of Bowdoin College has received positive as
surances from the President Of Dartmouth
that the report that Dartmouth would receive
all the students who might be expelled FROM
Bowdou for opposing the drill, is entirely with
out foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

WASHINGTON, May IS, II a. N.
For New England, the Middle States, the
Lower Lake region, the upper Ohio valley and
eastern Tennessee, generally clear aud warm
weather will prevail during the day, with east
erly or southerly winds aud stationary or fall
ing barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

MASONIC FEsTIvAL.-A large attendance
was present at the Masonic Festival last night,
aud all seemed to enjoy themselves To. night
Od Dominion Commaudery, knights Temp.
lars will attend in uniform, and it is expected
some excellent music will be rendered by the
Masonic choir from Washington. The festival
WnI continue to night and to- morrow night, and
lunch will be served during the day tomorrow.
Al! the delicacies of the season are to be OBJ
tanned there, and the manner 10 which they are
prepared but adds to the we'll known excellence
Of the housekeeping qualifications OF the ladies
having the tables in charge. 10 addition to
other attractions, MIR. Widows, of Washing
tton' will be present, and give an exhibition Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

ELLSWORTH MONUMENT. The monument
lately erected to the memory of Col. Ellsworth,
at Mechanicsvle, New York, was dedicated
yesterday Col. Ellsworth was shot and killed
at the Marshall House, 10 this city, thirteen
years ago, by MIR. James Jackson, the proprle-
tor of that hotel, Tor hauling down Confede,
rate flag that was Eating from the top of that
housa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
Death Of Edgar Thompson.

PHILADELPHIA, May 2S.--John Edgar
Thompson, president Of the Pennsylvania rail-
road, died last night after protractcd illness
at his residence in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

The ANNUAL MEETING Of the Stockholders
of the Loudouu County Agricultural Society
will be held in Leesburg on Monday, June Sth
for the purpose of electing officers for the en-,
slinq year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

RE.-Passeogers by the steamer Express
which arrived late last night, report that the
store house of Mr.. j. w. Fowler, at Chape
Point, valued ut $500, was totally destroyed
by fire at late hour last Tuesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28

Cry CIRCUIT COURT Judge Keith presid-
iug-CoNT1NUAT1oN OF YESTERDAYS Pro
cEEDINGs. -Smoot ct ais. vs. Thos. Sinclair Ell
ais; in chancery; demurrer to amended bill over,
ruled, and Court adjourned till tomorrow, Fri
day, at 10 q. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-28
Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE Doors AND SHOES
We have just received fresh supply of Gents,
extra fine, nd-sewed Boots and Shoes, and
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi-
tstingly recommend to be the very best on sale
in the city. w. B. WADDEY,
AMI "a King street.