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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

TIE Mission AT ST MARY's CHURCH,
Rev. WIN. Francis Clarke, s. j., opened the
Mission at St. Mary's Church, last night by a
very clouuent sermon on the effects OF siu. The
church was crowded, every seat being filled,
and IA large number of persons Standing 10 the
lower part otthe aisles The services at $50,
Il, $50, and $3.50 to-day were largely attended
Father Clarke will preach again, at I! this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

MARKET EATING HOUSES. The Commits
sionrrs of the Sinking Fund of the city have
determined to have the framed shanties used
as cook shops that now di>fSure the appear
auce of the market square removed, aud have
that portion of the market house building late
~ occupied by the fish dealers arranged for the
Use of the market ealing house keepers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
Mr Eiiin,Ore's Health.

BUFFALO, March She condition OF OK
President Fillmore has remained unchanged
since last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

ANDRETH'S EXTRA EARLY, Early
IL May, Blue Imperial, Little Gem, and
Champion of England Peas, Red Speckled VAL
entine and Early White Chester Beans, Bassa-
no, Egyptian and Early Blood Turnip Beet,
Sugar Parsnip, and Flat Dutch, Drumhead,
Early Winnngst.dt and Early Savoy Cabbage
Seeds. all warranted fresh and genuine just re-
ccivnd ami for sale by
NH 5 JAN NEl & 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
EslcctSOi'5'Oal Gas.

PROVIDENCE. March 3.-Two servants
Col. Beck, at Fort Adams were found N Dec
this morning overcome By Goa gas. One
dead and The other iuscnsiblc, though yet awe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

NrESSRS. JAMES GRIMES and JOHN w.
INl HORoEMAN, OF the firm of j. 5. Cogs
will s. Co., keep constantly on band the very
best variety of FRESH FISH that can be bought
in the market, and they invite the citizens and
public generally to give them call at their fish
Stalls, Nos and :, where they will Away be
waited upon with politcness and secure the best
fish. NH 5 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

4 GENUINE ANIMAL DEPOSIT.
Imported only by the
UANAIIANI GUAN0 COMPANY, PETERSBURG, VA.
B AsSMn OF Won
CIEMIC ATOkY OE PEE T. b. WILSON, No

's 3;i~ $; 4; s;i S5 5: -
Maj T4NNoR President Gnenetn?i Gnane G. resG:9rf Va
DsF Tr % f c n @ % enns namy fm @ p" ec
Til. rs"Iiy :smsSs BY p13"s
% crop rivng @ ay ns y
s"; &";; %* 4" " s i' s sa@ 1ss
s s s6 risr T% vsu SI
5uanG
i; s ] m , , m. vo
; . ss "v v II , Sss s$%s e
g, aRn @ wrl mer
p'u"' erIdiiH &C. r WILSON, Analytical
TT!yENsrY OF PENNSYLVANIA West pi"' 'Dhi De" 49, 1873
and have onfe H'ss o S aHsEs
Wi E Is Wiz" u5 Ii, rr5 r @st i *: 'SS
S %a IGN az and cent "n
@ md ID r =; Of l An "' H % n ' "sS S"s sa
n . " e P " nHac ' ra. f
Pnsphoc A h9 p M @ Gs IT, ac5 a crr ling %iany
sphat percentage found the analysis,
r% mi i''o> 'P% ca2 G Gx;i that
ua:est'" Ea''ve Wi if" .Irox VA Angus. 4n 49,
Vi % s ; ; elm Y truly: 'H'' The ' " and '' VIZ T
NJ rAVS'EN v CO. , W. VIM July s44 1S7
hsy:H s r"yj2s sr h ~ n "pa the best n
Siic wat ID sias bESJ 7 sM!rH
pa. as the d1.t crop snish can:yJ
pin,s N ' ~"yuI,'" LEWlsSnUAATE
sIAT 5} S gAU2I1S x co. x WI r De- hs
e|l the whn%..
S vI If e. ,I S wis mot @ @ ely % IN gr
I"1 l'~lh re 'bi' Yours A SMITH,
na~rhc opsny recommend 2Is acre. bat "ove the
s| @ !s Of Prof % 5 31as r , s i; IN '
ch%" sn! hG" and y ys1a n" and apply
TIOOE s. J JOHNSTON,
AGENTS AND CONN S5pN MERCHANTS
PIP wv A "A.
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fIlllDcAcIlIllpclf.

TOPEKA, March 3.--The Kansas Fl ,usc of
Representatives, last ri GIT, 10y i vote of Il to
-, adopted resolution OF impeachment agaiuSt
STAKE Treasurer Hay :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
gsr.iye Fight.

PROVIDENCE, March 3.-Thcrc is rumn,l
that a prlz fight is'going on on Dutch Island
The Sheriff has left Newport For the >ctue III
revenue cutter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
1 i, AkDEN SEED y!
GARDEN SEED

u GARDEN SEED!
In addition TO our usual large stock Of Land
reth's fresh and reliable Garden Seed We have
just received full supply of Garden Seed, put
up in neat boxes, containing go parers each,
which we propose selling to retail dealers and
country merchants on commission. For terms,
&c, apply to
NH F. S. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

FlDUcIARY ACCOUNTS The accounts of
Peter G. Uhler, agent of the heirs of VIM. A.
Eeltch, deceased; John H. Watkins. admins
traitor of W. B. Scarce, deceased; j. p. Smith
aud II. G. Smith, executors Of Hugh Smith,
deceased, and the account of the trustee OF
Hugh Smith, jr, are before r. \. Sinclair,
Commissioner Of Accounts, for settlement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
LEG.iL .E'fSTFrES.

5TiRGfNIA: At Rules held in the Clerks
| 7 iii u OF the Corporate Curt %; the city
Of AicSanlria, on the j,h d,,v OF February, 1874
| H,u"ru Johnston rriutsir AMI Bsrtran G..
~I.i,- ori; and sarah ! ,lc ~tlnr1k ,irirn iantS:
| I'm .l,sncnrv
,n,hi..,, ,rthis s,,;, Is "a obtain :. decree for
,."lr -. L,,,.,.,nI -, ,r crunl t.uorih
,irs, S,r.,t I,; m ,nrI, If u,,.yon,
,r. .tr,t and n,r,,1I thereto II -, nnint distant
D ,..nt inches w.t. from Il ,ra street rurnin,.
,i..nr, wet with saii rect l:1 feet inches;
t3rn north llrl 10 Ruy,l stree. 10 feet to an
,iirv il feet wi lie: then cast with said alley and
nnr,if.I +. sud ira stree, l. fee. } inches and
il., s,t,rh nv str,,i.I line 10 the beginning
The ,cIcn(lunt. sarah Jane otcinrocE, not hav-
| rrn,rrcl h.rappcaranc and given srcurty,nc-
I, ,2r,iiny to the net Of Assembly and the rule. u
th> Court and il appearing by affidavit That she
! j. not u resident al this state il i ordered that
I'm. said defendant npprtr here within one month
after due publication Of this order, and do what
i necessary Ia protect her interest in this suit;
md tlnt y COPY of this order be lDrthwthin,
rd in the Alayanirit tinZrttc. " newspaper pun
IiSllrd in III. citv of AIrxundria. once " week
for four successive weeks and posted ut the front
door of the Court House Of this city. copy,
tr,t: MORTON MARY +, Clerk.
J,.o. VI johnson. y. a. feb 2-wlw
v,,rc,x1,. !, Ru,.. hold in The clerks
| y office Of the Corporation Cour. Of tn: city
., A=N"n"@n' on me 81 ,'"T 81 'or"r>, tn''
| 81, IN md
'acrch%'t, Gnu . p'th".a u'.' p s"' 'n,;.r, i
s'El. ~ ~ u. 1tnsrt nn"S ~ n' ,Mnn ''i ~.
&in,,7 tg, '' ,. "'' ,,rv A~m"s Co..
I'm and an, i %;trl,nrIs rtrmnriy Ann +. Ga
htm End Unni.j St"nhni,s. her R,i,bmnI, de-
f,,mI.nr. IN rLn,rerv,
| M. j;,,. nrihi. .,I, is IN htoin , 1.crcc for
,b..I. - ,.r,.,i, rr,I ,.i.,t,. r,nvcy,1 by sad
! W,I,rr :,n.,,nnd wiz. Io II. G. NcLmghlin.
much ~ fine nr'1,c,Is
or,,t ,, ~. thu, ..1istucto, Of
;,.I,,,n.,, If Mo ni,iniifT. n,yai,l,t the SAID
WIZ G. h,9 rnr ,hn .urn If -,:.j,5l 81; with in
-;.,;i :, ,,nrt ,hnrnof from Dcrcmb.rI
IN III D'' ~, ~, n5 m, r.. dino ,hcrr
-, r. ','' r,,',lr ~ Is5l I'll, mud md - 81
rn.
90" III ,,c.,,.., II r NcI,,,,,,Ii, NOT hay
| - a,,..n,,r,,,,n md riycn 90,
lug ' If hssrrnblv ind
,h ~I,lns ,,f,Li orr aud il n ,r,.,rin. by ,,
'"9 n,,, r..Lcn, rr m ,,.,c II
ar !cr'I. That tnn snd defendant appear nero
| wi,,In ana month uflnr due public ton of this
! .rI.r' ,nJ i, ,vI,; ! n.rc-s,,rv To protect h.
| .''''' '' -; "'.'' ~ ,,t ,,,,.. nr,nis ar
1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

MAsoUERADERs. The colored people have
at last taken to going masked on the streets at
nigh aud giving masked parties. Last night
large party Of them attired in the most fan.
tsstlc style were promenading some of the
streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
Eel, 9 3!Il
liNSl k.l{S-

ETSIkRS.
JOHN STONE on the Strand, near the Ors-
ter Dock, will supply his customers with pGH-
TIERS, fresh from the shell, nj 11c per gallon.
Give him II call jan -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

RAID POSTPONED The anticipated raid, to
have been made by the ladies upon the liquor
sellers to-day, did pot take place, and, it is re-
ported, has been postponed until next week
Some Of the saloon keepers were very uneasy
until the designated hour had passed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

A DDED TO OUR MOURNING GOODS
~ DEPARTM ENT,
BLACK EOhBAZINE and BLACK AL
PACAS, of our regular brsnd this morning.
NH ID. L. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
ISTERS
)JN < coo WI IL

JOHN s. COGS " ! / l.,
At his Gy>tcr Hou ., opposite he GnZatt" ti!c",
is prepared 10 furnish OYSTERS u eli VINO
.nnv dr,r. them All orders lr i'll The country
sill! receive prompt :;l.cltIon. seq -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

s FOR RENT-The two-story BRICK
H5 STORE, corner of Prince and Pitt streets i;
also one SMALL DIV FILLING on ST. Asaph
street and one on Prince street. hear Pitt Ap.
ply to JOHN a. DIXON. NH 3-1w*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

WIN. N. BERKLEY has just received
w Black Alpacas, White Bed Spreads, Tow
els at all prices, Napkins Table Linens, &c,
with many other desirable goods, to which he
invites attention. mn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
!, u .JhNNEY e co
NOTICE TO STATE TAXPAYERS.

owing To p recent net Of the Legislature, the
usiptI indu g-ncc to taxpayers canhot be rant,
cd If not paid promptly. | will be compelled
to distrlin Tor the same On aud after Monday,
Frbru ry Is, 1874, between 10 y. m. and Up m -,
| VIII be ut my Office, No 10 south Royal st., up
stairs to receive said taxs
feb ii j. VI. STEUART, Sergeant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

TIE RELIEF ENGINE HOUSE. The Relief
Engine House, which was bought on Saturday
last for the use of the Relief Hook and Ladder
Company, will, should the City Council agree
to assume the responsibility of the payment of
the purchase money, as it probably will do, have
to undergo considerable repairs before 1t can
be occupied One of its walls, at least, has so
sprung that the residents of the neighborhood
regard it as dangerous, and its interior is in a
dilapidatcd condition. 1t is very cheap piece
of property, however, 81 400, and certainly
could not be an Improbable Investment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
srnyICh OF CD-PARIN f.R5niP.
j. $ COt:SWiLL,
j. g. GRIMES.
JOHN ". NHEDHH Y,
feb Is BIN JOHN W. iltAN tk>.

4 y - IL " : =
Thc un,lcr>i ned have This day C,rmc :. GO
partucrsip uu.:cr .hs inlri'. ami trn "l
W. \. .lDl! \ son & co,
for the purpose of contracting the
POTOMAC FISH 81 NESS
in all its branches, ut tha cd stand Of w. y
johnson, Fish wharf, md al order: entrusted
10 them will receive Their sp"cia! attc!.lon.
Their we: known rcput ,tion II tn" above bus
mess is r"c ~ an induccmcrt 10 customers,
WHO may dcpa;d on getting what they order.
y. a. JOi NSU%.
". JANt\S.
W. II. SMITH
feb SIN G.. +. PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
BARTLEBY i!

ITINE CiGARS-Wc have recently added 10
4 our aways large and superior assortment OF
ClGA KS II lew new and very choice brands, 10
which we invite the attention ot smokers. Our
",>obrlnas' ut Sc, and "Phi!ad"lphlana' ut 10,
cach rannot BE cyccl!cd Tor the money. As We
always make our purchases largcly in excess III
our i.nln.d!atc demands stock hIS the great
advancing sc of slow drying on our shelves before
being offered for sale
tri Il JANNEY & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03
- l. A c * A l. p A q \ 5

Another ass 2rtmcnt Of our ro.ular brand re-
ceived this morning. These goods have given
great sai> faction, n to wear, in several years,
sales, and they speak for themselves rs t. ap-
pcarancn. We have also Just received u large
o; Black Goods in Reps, Mcrnos, Nc, which
We will sell cheap.
feb II ID. F. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

NORSETSl COtSETS!
" The ECLIPSE CORSETS, "a bones.
These arc the best and cheapest ever sod. Price
only 7Oc. For sale At
NH 5 &C. BERRY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

Navy YARD Those members Of Congress
who are 50 intent upon reducing the expenses
Of the government will have an opportunity of
mau;e>tiug their economical desires when Gen.
lIuntou's till, providing for the removal of the
Washington Navy Yard to this city, shall be
introduced. the proceeds Of the sale OF the
present yard will buy the lot and erect the
necessary buildings in this city, and still leave a
handsome surplus; and by the proposed change
the great and invariable expense incurred by
the grounding of all the vessels of large size
that attempt to reach the present yard, will be
saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

rENEAEE>, LOG, OK. BREAST. BACK
Il BAND AND OTHER CHAINS, ut IS
King street, corner Of Royal-lust received q
full supply Of the shove goods, which will be
sold wholesale and retail ut small advance on
cost. Call and see
feb Ii j. 4. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

n.7" \ regular meeting Of the Hydraulic:
Steam Fire Engine Co. witl b. ned .o-morr1N
Ci'ue<day) evening, al !! o'clock.
NH 2.2L II. =. CLARK. Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

nR HODGkIN is at his office daily from
~ this date, the session of the Dental College
having closed. NH o-2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

IMPORTED GOODS-Cross Blackwell S
i Po,tcd Ham, Beef and Tongue; also Pickles
asserted, rwaitc u i5radsh.w'$ Salad Dressing
L :, Il Perrin " worcestershire Sauce, G. & Bs
MusnrJ IN and Walnut Catsup, C.pers, Olives,
J. Duranps Olive Oil, French Mustnrls, Sc,
for sale by GEO. McBURNEI j son,
feb Is lG6 and 10 King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

rE,HE FIRM OF JAMESON, UHLER u
l. GO. is this day dissolved by mutual con-
sent. A. Il. Uhlor or Boyd NJ. smith. will sign
in settlement RUBT. JAMESON.
A. u. UH LEE.
BOYD NJ. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

rg,ABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY,
i BUILDERS HARDWARE, &c.-OUr
took on hand is large and well assorted in very
department. our COOS were purchased nj the
Lowest cash prices and will be sod ut " modcr-
ate profit. whoosa Q and retail. Gail IL SIS King
street, on the corner of Royal, and examine for
yourself. .,,-
fen Il j. l.. CRElGHION " sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

jim Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

U>T Ii ECEIVED-Prme Messlaa Oranges
y and Lemons, New York Butter. DurInd' 5
Olive OIL, Bnne!ess Goldfish Colma.'s Scotch
DAT Meal, Bakers No. Chocolate, Smoked
B!o4ters and Eagle brand Condensed Milk; also
:.nctn r lot ri cheap sugars.
GEO. McBURNhI & son,
feb q 1876 and 10 King slTc"t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

WASHINGTON, March 3, 1874
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

The undersigned have this day formed q CO.
partnership unuer the nalne aDd style OF
SMITH, UHLEK y Co,
for the purpose of continuing the bus iness 81 The
ALMA DEIA PLANNING MILLS, Nos. -
and 81 north Water street. Alexandria, Va.
BOYD nj. SMITH
A. q. UHLER.
). iIARRlS WIMSATT,
NH 2 washington. d. CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

WAHREETON, w. July 9Th, 1873
tunno
LEWIS Silt NAIVE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-03

GLASSWARE, LAMPS & CHANDELIERS
81. Baltimore and "a German SIS,
BALTIMORE
7, -. a, j,
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-02-06
Xetmant Gat,met
PUBLISHED WEEKLY. HaipH.
ar ST. JOHNsBURT, VT,
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than one Of them has passed. But, 4 only mon
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except in Of understanding in reference TO r
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Newspaper Decisions.
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Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-02-06
PeNi-SpGEEerS.

Every noble work is at first impossible.
The first meeting-house-A butchers shop,
When is II lover like tailor?--When he
presses his suit.
Boston dry-goods dealer advertises
financial crash towels"
Every human feeling is larger than the ex-
citing cause.
Occasions do not make heroes, they mere
ly develop them. -
Why is the letter X like pigs tailpA Be-
cause it's tho latter end Of pork. H
Why is selfish friend like the letter
Pp-Because though hd is the first y, pity, he
is the last in help. w
A truthful young man, being asked II he
could play the violin, replied ~ really don't
know; / never tried"
The newest style of boys trousers which
arc copper fastened and plated at the knee
to defy friction, are known rs the "knes
Plus Ultra
a lie which is all lie may be met and
fought with outright, but lie which is part
Of truth is harder matter to fight.
"Mynheer, do you know for what we cal
our boy Hans?" "Do not, really" "Well
tell you. Der reason dat we call our boS
Hans, dat ish his nNme,n
Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1874-02-06
HELPS IN IRONING.


1t quite depends on the way ironing Is
done whether it is agreeable or not. The
ironing board must have a slip-c0ver, to be
washed each fortnight and besides there
should bo large piece of cotton to lay over
the starched things to take the first press
uro of the iron This piece must be fine,
for coarse cloth will leave the impress of its
threads on nice fabrics. A breadth of an
old jaconet skirt is the best. A bowl of
clean water, with clean sponge OF soft
brush, or worn rag, must be ready for damp
ening spots that have dried since folding, OF
have not ironsd smoothly. The table ought
to be solid, without leaves, and high
chair should b0 provided, so that one may
sit close to the table. touching it with the
waist. 1t is just rs convenient to iron sitting
as standing, if one gets used to it, and most
of the fatigue of ironing comes from stand
ing long at \ timo. A housekecper who
knows how to be good to herself-as every
woman ought to be-will have a table for
ironing with one side followed out, like the
cutting board which seamstresses use in
their lap. 1t will be easy 10 sit up to such q
table, and in swivel chair that can be
raised or lowered at will, gas, stove or fur
mace on one hand, and clothes-frame on the
other, many poor, tired woman would find
her dreaded ironing-day one of the easiest
Of the week. Truth to say, these eonvenI-
ences are named not more to recommend
housewifely exercise to idle people whose
nerves are pining for it, than in hopes that
some overburdened working-bee may be
able to test the comfort of these helps. Those
who have the most work to do generally
have to do it in the hardest way. A good
mistress will see that her servants have all
these cOnveniences, if they can be taught to
uso them. l confess that the pleasure OF
wearing fresh white muslin and crisp, rufiiod
skirts is much alloyOd by the thought that
some gasping glrl has toiled over them in n
heated laundry or burning attic en- July
day y.-Harper's BGzar