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A LExANDRIA . WASHINGTON B. n

n ArD
ALEXANDRIA a FREDERIURsBUR0
CORNER or AND SIXTH STREETS.
Local trains leave for Alexandria a. fOllONs:-6,
~ ~, IL .. NJ, &, A. CT D. N; y
. n aud y. N. daily, al other rains daily exoept
Local Trains from tielsndris arrive A. foiiovs.-
o:SS, 1883, e:SSi s:SSs 1888, 1888 q m,
Ia, and 6.5S ,. n from AlexahorIs daily, al
8 5. N. and Z m. connect With trains on
Washington and Ohio b B.
RICHMOND FAST EXPRESS leaves daily. en-
oept SUNDAY, Of .. NJ, arrive a. Richmond 1e:ts
D
GREAT SOUTHERN EXPRESS, via Richmond,
leaves Washington % D. N. daily, eToeps Sunday
Through tickets 70 ell points South end Southwest
Tor sale IT Once corner 18th street and peuusyxa.
MA syenue, and corner 9Th street and Pennsyvsuis
Sveuue, whore passengers leave orders Cor beE-
through 90 destination,
II. 4. YOUNG. Gen1 PASSENGER Aren't. jy1s-a
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- SusP icious.-To hear one Son of Temper-
snce remark to another, "Well; what is it GO
ing TO be?"
SAs result of the recent eruptions of Etna
assure three miles long has been opened on
the northern side of the mountain, in the course
OF which several minor craters are formed.
er"Fanaticsl men and foolish women" were
the words of praise that Pittsburg rabbi found
for temperance agitators in his sermon, last
Sabbath.
RT-''Whst can we do, !" inquire the Methodist
ministers, "to make Sabbath schools more in
teresting?" And an unregenerate publican
suggests, "tAke the boys out fishing"
~ Hammerfert, Norway, is the most north
erly town In the world. It has population OF
2O5T. The sun sets November Is and rises jan
uary 2s-
Two verdant Mississipians, lately arrived
were outon the levee looking at the war fleet Of
81 vessels, drawn up In line Of battle In front
OF me city, yesterday. Mississippi No. re-
marked: "Dont ITEM look like six big ball
dogs setting around one rat hole ?u Mississi mi
No: 2-"i es, and there amt nary rat in IL,
neither."-Ns'0 Orleans PieayEne, Sept. %.
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A WONDERFUL piece OF mechanism has been
produced by an Amsterdam ieweller, called the
great mechanical city" 1t is twenty feet long
by fifteen feet wide. There are houses, churches
and stores in it, just as they appear in any
European city; people walk aud ride about;
horses and wagons and railway cars pass
through the streets; and band OF music fills the
air with melody, and fountain plays in the
public park. There are forts with soldiers,
workshops with artisans in them, and many
ture.
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I074PENNsYLSTAfNHHI RoUrElS74
,,y,,,- TO THp
h2hIHWksT, SOUTH, AND SOUTHWEST.
WsshiDgtyn-- 5:3s o m Baltimore. T:9s q m.
-.ll:ss 81 = l:ItBm.
4:f3 I'm q - 700 D. m
9:3s Pm .-lI.l0H IN.
TIE GREAT DcUBLE TRACk ROUTE
siin elegant Scenery, Palace etate-rOom BaT snd
nkht tars, with monderp improvements.
I've hundred miles saved q Western ana Central
MAXI CONNECTIONS
through from WASHINGTON 10 tie WRIST and
NORTH without Change
Tickets by this route procured ~ the Ornoea
oOrher OF 18th street and Pennsylvania avenue and
corner q On stress and syeuue, under
Rational Hotel, where reliable informstfop Ill b.
given 81 all times,
feseengert procuriLs ttCSets 81 these Of1ces can
secure accommodations Ia Palace Oars for OhicaEo,
81 Louis snd Buffalo
no. :. YOUNG, General Psssenser Agent,
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A MEXICAN LINE.

a MEhICA LINE.
MAIL STEAMSHIPS o~s
odLf LINE CARRYING TIE afR4
AMERICAN FLAG. @no
Sailing every THURSDAY from PHILADELPHIA for
oUKKEsTOWS aEd LIVERPOOL.
CABIN. IN TERMBDIATs a.d STEERaGE
ACCOMMODATIONS UNSURPASSED.
Rates a. low o. By another hrst-eIsss Line
PETER WRIGHT SONS, General Agents,
Philadelphia
FRANK W. eANBoRN, Agent,
eugZsH 1a2o Penn. avenue, WASHINGTON.
A NCHOk LINE. <c~
- EEw YORK AND GLASGOW, AA4
FAV0RITB ROUTE FOR TOURISTS
Passenger Accom- m citations UusuTpasssa
STEAMER EVShY SATURDAY,
FROM PIERS 20 AND u NORrH RIVER n Y
bATEs OF PAsSA6E-PkyABLx IN CulRENCy.
10 GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, T0NDON.
DBhRf, QUEENSTO OR BELFaST
Cabin S6S 10 80, according 20 Accommodation
Cabin return Tickets issu@d St reduced Fates
INTERMEDIATE aud sTEERAGE a. low AZ nv
any other first class line
Drafts pSSEtd f0- 0Sp o,,,S ~ Io,..., $3.50.
For Tickets OF further Information, spply to
MISS ANNIE X. HUMPHnEYs,
40 lth street, near Pennsylyania avenne
OTto CAMmACh \ Co., lava n street w
ep5-m,vfbm near Tr ssury Dept, Washington
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Preserving FIowers- winter Bonuets.


In the natural sequence of these articles, We
should publish the methods of coloring the ever
lasting flowers, grasses, &c, but as the seeds we
Sowe0 with the view of obtaining flowers for
this purpose, were put in late, we have not vet
had sufficient material for experimenting. In
all such matters we prefer TO make a tr al, be-
fore publishing the process, that we NAV see
the ificulties which novice will be likely to
meet with. In the matter of coIOrng flowers
and grasses, it is well 10 make one Job of it, and
therefore the delay in publishing the method
this month Is OF very little CONSEQUENCE. The
flowers and grasses should be collected as
long as the season lasts, and dried in small
punches, as heretofore directed. Some of the
most useful Wild and cultivated grasses FOR
bCquets will be found this month; they should
be collected before they are so far advanced as
70 drop their seeds, or the parts of their flowers
Those collected while in blossom, will, of course
let fall their anthers, which is of no consequence
We have had some inquiries in regard TO pre-
serving ferns for decorative purposes, as well
as TO bleaching them. Some of the ferns are OF
exceedingly graceful outline, and are used in
various ways; in making up flower pictures,
they are indispensable. They are sometimes
grouped and placed between two panes of glass,
10 decorate the side-lights to a front or Vest.-
bUle door. Some OF the more delicate ones are
used to place around the broad white margin of
An engraving, and there are various ways in
which they may be made useful. For all these
purposes the ferns require TO be simply dried
between papers. As a general thing they con-
tain but little moisture, and dry quickly; old
newspapers will answer for drying, and there
should be sufficient weight upon top to keep
them perfectly fiat. When dry they must
he kept under pressure, until wanted for
use, otherwise they will curl out OF shape.
An old book, Esuch as the bound volume of
some newspaper, that is good tor nothing else.
may he used for pressing and preserving them
in. Those who are fortunate enough to be able
10 procure the delicate and graceful climbing
fern, tlggOdium,) will ind il necessary to coil it
carefully while pressing. As to bleaching ferns,
they are TO our notion more pleasing in their
natural state; but they may be bleached after
they are dry by the same solution used for
bleaching grasses, which will be given later.
Some fruits or seed vessels are used in large
winter bOQuets with good effect, and they are
useful for decorating frames, small brackets,
and other ornamental work; the seed-vesSels of
the sweet gum tree, scOrns with their cups. the
pods OF the bladder tree, the KEYS of the ash,
the winged fruit OF the hop tree. and numerous
Others that one will meet with in an autumnal
Tamble, should be collected, dried, and put
away IN place free from dust and mice for
future use.-Anlericdn AaricnIturisL
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RAILROADS.
2 ALTIM0kk AND OHIO RAILROAD-
SUNDAY, ygLT d, l7t


ID
SUNDAY, JvLY d, lzt
FRoM WASHINGTON CITY
zee .. M, BslrinOr. and We, $3.50.
WV ~ s:. ss,s,@Srs AsIssolis oTsse..rys
.SS m s s..i' Fsss r. fsI ss
ttmore and Relay.
. oois@sS. s.b 1Ss LsC sTs.ss Ps,
,erc sprlns,s Der fsrk. P1tiseers, Book-
BsrD..,iIis, Hsssr.sOsn, Tressrsos, sssss.
i ps..w Wit % sssssSr sP,snc: fs,L. oaTI.
800 m, Baltimore and way sstions.
IA Ga a m. Point q Rooks and wss stslioss
LsursI. AS9ssoI,. uSSsi asa. sss s.sss s''''''
IN ~, he~ ora, Phisaephis, korfolk, n
$50 N Bsiii@crs. LSur.i D I'd Rsl. H''As'
mss,ss ~, sssisRers, rrederiOt and Ill inter
sSi nns % nsses and ws stsssons.t wa nstrs.
90 =. bsl, tnore, Asnsycli. and Way Stations
zoe >, m, ohiosso. q Louis, Leui.v,n.. orpo,,.
s1 s S@,s1mous; ssn1T.sy; Dest Para. Berke-
van csss: BTs4xfasI al GraIo-. T-
M s ssii%ST: AZ: and E s.lss s;.,,o,.
CO" = %; ritsseurs, RSekyills, Point q Rcoks.
soPs q s station, tsss.y o sP5sss, Sgsssss
Eaar-s.. ass sV R1S S,1 TEAMS $40
Fs- 49, 80: 80 -. .Pd E |, ils
$50 q N. and -. N.
P,ases,a- a. ,. m.
AZ Az natss Soy a. Viafsa Ho'ei, Relay
foT faT.hoT. isio-matios apply =, the B.lsiu.Or,
<ea Pennsylysnis syenue, where orders vii -
1Aken foT BsgFSee 20 be CHECKED and rocsivot st
THos' n. SHARP Msster OF Transportation.
Gro. .. kOoHTz. Gen Aseui i'm
RALTIMoRE = POTOMAC RAILROAD
DIFor cokNER 6TH AND sTRKaTs NV.
1877 ,sspi .Sih, 81 trains wiz run follows
bAL TImORE WASRTNt; 7ON
80 e a. northern en- o:lSs M, New YorE nr-
s;is q, NJ, AOoOmmOds- s!Ss q nv. FAD Lin.
s;sS a. N, Limited III Io:Sos. n. Aocoumod.-
SaiIV o.. s-- .ssN 80 Isn dalls eK Sunday.
ioT car trsin r' sRs fhslsIssssi,si mS ore
sI i saI 1Ss EEsIs ds' 81 sSO1,y
SOD; ,iP m, Aoeomm.as- pres from New Tors,
. nSn, osiy, eI; sunday. daily, en-. Sunday.
vest, daily except sun s.3s D. m, daily, non
ts$ Tor Fhsde as = ma s1o s Sou ss
soc S:riP sI : s z. S.:I New ''' ''''
s;Ss m, Pseihe kIp,,
West enc kortb, onsat-
urd0 leaves a. sJeB.
Trsins IssTiss washington 81 s.ss . m. On
except SUNDAY, connect At Bowie with trains Cos
Trains leaving Washington ~ s:3s O. m ana
$40 y. N. connect 81 0dentOa with trains for An
nspolie.
Trains arriving st Washington at 1890 O. m.
end y "a y. m, connect ~ Bowie with trains from
Popeh Greek line.
Passengers leaving their orders 40 Ticket Oroe
northwest oOrnerof 18Th stress end Pennsyiv snis
sVonue, northwest conner eh street and PenuEylVs-
nia avenue, can have their baggage csllad fer and
checked NJ hotels and residences 20 all points North
and West Through tickets 60 Onoinu az, Coipna-
bus, Indianapolis, Louisville, 90. Louis, New Or
leans, Chicago, omshs, San Francisco, ana "a
POINTS EAst, W est, North ans south.
u. l.. DuBARRY, General SUR.
y. =. YOUNG, Gent PsssT Agent. apLs-tf
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A NOThER CHANCE!
FIFTH AND LAST GIFT CONCERT
ID AID OF THE
PUBLIC LIBRARY OF KENTUCKY.

POSTPONED TO
November 30, 1874.
DRAWING CERTAIN AT THAT DATE.
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MAIDEN AUNT demonstrating with Dublin
street Arabl-tDOn't you know, sir, it's very
dangerous TO throw stones? That one very
neaIl y hit me, sir And supposlpg It had pat
my eye out, and blinded me, what would you
have done then ?"
coOfse Z"
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STEAMER LINES.
EeR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

The swim and fsyorfte Iron Steamer PILOT BOT,
Captain Joseph white, leaves eth- -
Srses haff, a O'Clock, every EfSH
IUEsDA1 and eATuRDAY.s
MORNINGS, for principal LAndtn sn the Po-
tomer, - far down CurriomaE, ret uruing %
Washington ever wednesday an sunday evening
y ne SATURDAY and Sunday trfp includes Cotton %,
bleektstop Island and LeoE Ardtovu.
W HBrLEs, Agent,
sePltD ssh-ssrest wharf.
Nkw KXPREss LINE VIA CANAL,
- HKIwEKN
PHlL ApLLPHIA. ALEXANDRIA Va, v ASH
lnGTON AND GEORGETOWN, D. q.
M rror Pier ,, North whsrye-, Pfnsaelphis,
al is IAN. and SATURDAY sNN
town, ID: O. MONDAY and FRIDAY, nm
This line connects At Philsde phis with Clyde,s
Regular senf-veekly Line Of steamers Tor ProVt-
depcs, Boston and New Epglsnd stats No wharf
sge in Boston BY this line.
WIND c,xSvi HTBac Agent for ID. OF o.
u. A. REED, AleNsndria, Va.
WALDO A. PEARCE, ~ Devonshirs street.
~Freigbts delivered by Knors Kxpress. Or
ders left &c GENERAL once, SOS PeunsyIyania ave-
nue., OF At the Steamers wharf, will be promptly at
tended 20, sers-tr
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ga violent rush OF cocktail to the headu
; the polite way Of saying it now.
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EIRsT GRAND GIFT CONCERY,
FOR THE BENEFIT OF IHR
Montpelier Female Humane Association
AT ALRKANDRLA, VA.

November 23. 1874.
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RALTIMoRE 3 PoToMAo RAILRoAp

Ann y srRKaTs n. W.
ms viii run ~ follows
TEAMS AhkfVE AZ
WASHING TON.
o;lSa. m.keV York ur-
pres daily.
: % q. m. fast Line
Daily.
10000. n ,Accummada-
ton daily eK. SundAy
s.au =. M Baltimore
snf Phiiad eirhia 20.
press daily, en- eunney
! .OS .. M Limited AZ
pres from New TOrk,
daiiys en-. 6uudGy.
300 .. m. AoCommoda-
ton, eKcept Sunday
sNa .. IN, daily. from
Baltimore snd the We~
ll2a y. m. Southern
MKpross, daily.
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pRoPosALs FOB ARTmLEBY HoEsEs.

oct5-eo4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-31

At meeting of the Republican Congress ional
District Committee of the Eighth district of
Virginia held in Alexandria, on the 18th inst,
mating Convention be held at Culpeper Court
House, ON THURSDAY, September II, 1874.
Each ward and each township will be entitled
to one delegate in the Convention, and each
ward and township having more than $50 voters
each ward and ,wnship will be entitled TO one
delegate for every $50 voters in excess of the
first 40 voters, the vote Of the Guaernatorial
election of 1873 to be taken as the basis. There
shall be one alternate elected for each delegate
By order of the Cong. Dist. COMMITTEES:
E. b. WHITE, Chairman.
G. G. THoRP Secretary.
T. B. PINN Assistant Sec.y. aug Y 2j&29
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A Card.

The determination of my friends yesterday
evening that my name ought not to be present
ed to the convention then in session, after the
extraordinary seton Of that body IN txelud ing
Scott township. in Fauquier county, imposes
upon me duty which must perform, | an
nounce myself candidate TO represent this Dis
trict in the next Congress OF the United States
If the Republican party presents candidate
l will submit to the arbitrament of any Conserva-
tive convention that may be elected in accord
ance with the established plan OF organ zation
JAS. BARBOUR.
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PROPOSAL y.
ITO BRID & E B U I L d E 5

The undersigned, Commissioners, appointed
by the County Courts of Fduquier and Loudoun,
to have built and repaired the BRIDGE OVER
GOOSE CREEK, on the Ashby Gap Turnpike
will receive from this date till 10 O'Clock on the
4th OF Der, 1874 sealed proposals for
building and repairing said bridge, according to
the following specifications
The bridge to be 80 feet long and II feet wide
in the clear and all toe tlmbers used to be OF the
best heart of pine, to be inspected and approved
by majority Of said Commissioners before be-
ing put in said bridge, and to be braced with
proper sized iron rods. The abutments, &c, to
be of the best stone masonry, to contain 10 Gu,
bic yards laid in best sand and lime or water
cement as Commissioners may determine on
Said proposals will please be made for building
said bridge as an open bridge, and also for II
covered with best cypress shingles on the roof,
and the sides with good inch pine plank; the
roof to be high enough for covered wagons, &c,
TO pass under. The said bridge IS to be warrant,
ed to be capable of sustaining thirty thousand
pounds weight (3O, 600 lbs) snd to be put to that
test, if said Commissioners so elect before being
received from the contractor. The rocks for the
masonry are convenient to the work, ana Will
not be charged for, the contractors to be at all
expense of taking down and removing all of the
rocks in the old abutments, &c Sealed propos-
ais for this work will be sent TO Mr.. JOSEPH I.
RECTOR, Middleburg, Loudoun county, Va.
Mr.. Rector will also show the location of said
bridge to any one applying. All bids to be
opened by said Commissioners on the 4th OF
September, 1874, between the hours of 10 a. m.
and II m. All proposals must be accompanied
with the names of the proposed contractors, and
the names Of at least two good surItles for the
faithful performance Of said work. The work
to be commenced rs soon as the contract is en-
tered into, and TO be diligently carried Oh with
full force of hands, &C., till completed, Us it is
very desirable that the work should be finished
in the shortest possible time.
GOURLEY r. HATCHER, :.
JAMES PRIEST, :"
JOS. T. RECTOR E
WILLIAM II. BENTON,
JOS. a. HUTCHINSON, 3
JOHN A. CARTER,
Loudoun county, aug 7-eotd
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a t. 4 Il D

A & A Il D.
Having bought OFT the firm of |: Schwartz y
Co. Surept. Clothing Hall, which business in
lend to carry on to the full extent of my capa-
city, would assure tue public that | lave not
forgotten the extensive lib"rallty OF their former
patronage and beg leave 10 express my high ap
probation thereof hoping for resumption OF
The same with the assurance on my part or up
right and liberal dealings, and the guarantee OF
giving full satisfaction in all cases to all my Gus
TONERS.
je Is ,. DEALahM.
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~ Office.

We have this day sold our entire stock Of mer-
chandise and book accounts to MI 5. Dca!ham,
who is authorized to receipt and sign the firms
name in Ii ,udation Of ali outstanding debts.
l. SCHWARTZ il co.
N. B.-Thankng the public Tor their liberal
patronage, we would be pleased to hear Of their
continuation Of the s:.lEe to successor.
|. 5 s. co.
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GiEEGEfsEES.

WY A. JOHNSON,
DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS,
NO. Al CORNER QUEEN AND PITT SIS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
He would inform dealers and others that he is
prepared to furnish them with all kinIs OF
POTOMAC FISH, ;,
at the lowest possible prices, and would call
the attention of buyers to the fact that his brand
has stood No in market at all times, and that
he intends to sustan his reputation in al respects.
Ali orders addressed to William A. johnson
Alexandria, Va, will receive prompt attention.
lie 4-tf
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A young lady asked clerk 10 the Wisconsin,
News Company's store yesterday If he had
'Festus. NO" replied the clerk, but III
afraid a boil is coming 90 the back OF my
neck. "-lMhcaukee Sentinel
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Number of Tickets, 100000.
PRICE OF TICKETS.

The Montpelier Female Humane Association,
chartered by the Legislature of Virgins and
the Circuit Court of Orange county, proposes
by series Of Grand Gift Concerts, to establish
and endow Home fer the Old, lnfrm and
Destitute Ladies Of Virginia." at Montpelier
the former r, sidence of President JAS. Madison.
The Association is under the control Of eight
trustees. six OF whom are elected bi ennalv by
the stockholders and two appointed by the Gov
ernor of Virginia.
References by permission: His Excelien ~
James l.. Kemper Governor Of Virginia; His
Eycellency, Gilbert c. Walker, ex-Gov. OF Va !;
Hon. Robert c. Withers, Lieutenant Governor
of Virginia and U. S Senator elect; Hon Robt.
W. Hughes, Judge Eastern District of Virginia;
Senators and Members of Congress from Virginia.
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A man might as Well try to sit still! with a
crooked pin under him, as to run with the girls
and not learn to love them.
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Alexandria, Va, July 8th 1874.
My personal acquaintance with II majority OF
the gentlemen controlling the Montpelier Fe,
male Humane Association and the reputatl' n OF
all of them enables me to commend them rs lully
entitled to the confidence of the public No act
or representation inconsistent with honor and
integrity need be app ehended in the conduct or
+. w. h UGIEs,
u S. Judge East Dist. OF Va.
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For full particulars testimonials, &c., send
for circular.
Remittances for tickets msy be made by ex-
press pre- paid postotfice money order on Alex
andria, Va, or by registe ed letter, addressed
Hon. JAMES BARBOUR K,
President NJ +. H. A., Alexandra, Va.
@s- Reliable Agents wanted everywhere.
aug l3-td
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NO FOLK AND SION.

oRFoLk AM BOSTON
The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE, con.
meeting al Norfolk with the steamers .T~s
portation Company for Boston, will leave her
wharf, No south whsrves, EVERY MON
DAY and THURSDAY at $50 2. M, for Nor
folk. Returning, leave Norfolk on TU ESDA Us,
end FRIDAYS, ct 8 p. m, stopping at Fort
Washington, Glymont, Piney Point Point
Lookout and Fortress Monroe.
This line, connecting at Alexandria with tn,
o. A. 6 NJ snd w. i o. r. Rs, and ct Nor
folk with the Boston steamers, offers superior IN
duccments for the rapid and careful shipment Of
All kinds Of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, theattention of shippers is particularly d.
rected to this feature. All freight forwarded
free Of commission, and through bills Of lading
given.
For freight or passage apply on board, or to
y. D. GRONER, Norfolk, j. q. WATERS,
Georgetown, or
F. A. REED, Agent Alexandria
A. 6. PLANT, Gen. Agt:,.
Cor. 10TH ST. and New York ave,
Washington D. g.
First class fare to Norfolk, 81; round trip, So
Second class fare to Norfolk, So; round trip, S.
SIP 22-ti
MERCHANTS, LINE NEW YORK
- STEAMSHIPS.
The inc consists O.: the following frst-clsss
L. G. KNIGHT. .........Capt. w. S. johnson,
JOHN GIBSON. ........ go. Capt w. II Winters
AND
VALLEY CITY .....-....... .....Capt. Bedel:
Will leave New York EVERY SATURDAY
for this port aud, returning will leave AIexan
iria EVERY FRIDAY, at 10 O'Clock.
All frei ght must be on the dock BY On. m.
For freight apply to
HOOE i JOHNSTON,
Agents, No. Prince street
Agents in New York,
GEO. B. MERRlCk,
apo 226 South ST.. Pier No. 80 Eas. river
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Governors Office Richmond, July 8, a. ;,
acquainted with large majority of the officers
of the Montpelier Female Humane Association
who reside in the vicinity of my home, and L
attest their intelligence and their worth and nigh
reputation rs gentlemen rs we'll rs the publc
confidence, influence and substantial means lid
orally represented among them
JA%Es L. kEMPER, Gov. of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-31
TOALl

COAL COAL
We have row on hand snd are constantly re-
cevirr +, our wharf and storage yards, foot OF
Queen Streets al the best GOALS known to
this market. We nniac int"rt:
LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMUkIN and EAST FRANKLIN LORI
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN CDLLlER1.
The celebrates! CONTINENTAL nnd ia
EEL DELL, from the Go"drich Collery, es-
.eemed the best in the market.
And LEE ald STANTON WHITE Ash
ANTHRACIIE COAL, OF Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes:
A!sc, GEO 10 Els CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL. ,u,,,,
Having ample space each variety vi Coz! Is
kent distinct from That Of others, and is es-
peclally prepared for family use; Yards Hour
&c -.ad Coal sent out well screened and free from
sase, 224U lbs to the tol Orders lett with
Messrs. C.arridgc u GFigs,, corner hIng and
i. j. MAEAfFEi u Co.,
N17 Wharf aad Yards foo. 81 Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-08-31

The largest room 10 the wor Id under single
roof. u9broken by pillars or other DISTINCTIONS
is at St. Petersburg, in Russia, and is $50 feet
long and $50 feet wide 1t is used for military
displays in rough weather and used for ball
room at night