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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30
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DEALuAM's S.

FAUoUIER COUNTY ITEMS ! From the War
rentou Index. wv ellington Gordon, the "Oid
Sergeant" is dead. He died Oh the 2lst lust,
at the Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg, Va.
after all that skill and kindness could do to pro-
long his life had been done. He was bach
elor and may leave no loving heart to mourn
his departure, but the Intelligence of bis death
will excite regret in the bosom of every survlv-
ing member of the "Black Horse Troop that
rode with him from Harper's Ferry through
perilous years to Appomattox and learned 10
esteem him.
Gen. IT, L. Lomax has been appointed Su-
nerintendent Of Public Schools OF tauquler
county, and supercedes VIM. A. Cave, esq.
Gen. Lomax is graduate of West Point aud
won distinction in the late war.
Mr. George Kitchen is now delivering very
fine fruit scions to parties IN this and the adj
Joining counties, raised at his nursery few
miles east of w arrenton. A few days since he
filed an order from Baltimore.
Mai. Rice W. Payne has invented an appa'
ratus for heating several apartments with
single open crate and hot air chamber.
4 splendid lot of Ayrshire helters and Berk-
shire pigs we're brought to Warrenton last
week by MIR. John D. Ashton, Of Locust
Grove,' near New Baltimore.
The Assessors books show that tauquler
county grazes fully 10000 cattle annually, aud
that the capital invested IN them appro1lmates
$35O,000.
r, T. Foster has been committed to jail on
the charge of stealing two horses from e..
Hudnall, near the Springs, and selling them
at Woodstock, IN Shenandoah county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30
DIED.

On the 4th instant, Of consumption, at his
residence, near Circleville, Loudoun CO., Va,
BENJAMIN w. WELSH, in the ftty-htth
year o.; his age.
AT his residence. in Stafford county, on the
18th instant, JOHN COOPER, in the 18th year
of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

ALEXANDRIA MINISTRIES The Alexandra
Miustreis, composed of some of the frst musl-
cal talent in the city, will give 40 entertain
ment at Sarepta Hall TO- morrow night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

The best of Business Suits, very cheap. a
DEALHAMS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup is purely Fegeeta-
BILE Compound, innocent 10 nature and wonder
full 10 effect. For children it IS Invaluable,
curing Group, Whoopiug Cough ETC. IN lew
hours Price rs cents per bottle, or i've bottles
for 81 CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

Gen. Butler, who is now in Washington, con-
firms tho statement that movement VIII be
made early in the coming session to obtain de-
finite action on the civil rights bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YEsTERDAY.-Yester-
day was Advent Sunday, the beginning of the
ecclesiastical year. aud services appropriate to
the day were said in the Catholic and Protestant
Episcopal churches Rev. Dr. Mitchell preach
ed iu the Second Presbyterian Church and
Elder burlington in the Primitive Baptist
Church, and Rev. Father Fitzpatrick in St.
Mary's Church. With these exceptions the
pupits of the city were occupied by the resi-,
dent clergy 10 the Baptist Church four per
sons were baptized at night. The following is
a report done during the day by the Dung
Mems Christian Association :
The Queen street mission Sunday School had
good co. ps of teachers present and the usual
alton lance of scholars.
The Aims House meeting had a smaller at
tendance of workers and congregation tnan
usual, owing to tho wealth.. The exercises
were we'll sustained and we're profitable.
The Jail committee reporta full band OF work
ers present and the usual interest IN the exer-
cises
The four o'clock prayer meeting in the Meth
odist Episcopal Church South was an excellent
one. A goodly number were present, who were
impressed with the earnest and weil.tlmed re-
marks of the speakers. This meeting will be
held Sunday in the Second Presbytn. Church.
CoLoRED Man SHOT, colored man nam
ed John Carter was shot in the Poor's House
lane, yesterday morning, by Mr.. James Dun
can, and badly wounded 10 the leg. The par
ticulars of the case, as reported, are as follows
Mr.. Duncan met him on the road some time
since and accused him of stealing his dog. lie
denied the theft and cursed and abused MIR.
Duncan. who, being in hurry to reach the
Hampshire ADD Baltimore coal depot, where
he is employed, told him he didn't have time
to attend to him then, but would do SO when
he saw him again. Yesterday morning Mr.;
Duncan met him in the Poor's House lane and
asked him if he was not the man he had ac-
cused of stealing his dog. He was riding horse
to town, but as soon as spoken to by MIR. Dun
can be dismouutcd, aud picking up rocks from
the road side, advanced upon Mr.. D., cursl,pg
and abusing him, aud though warned OF the
consequences of approaching near, continued
to advance, until Mr. Duncan, who had already
drawn pistol, fired at him, when he immed!-
ately dropped his rocks, and renountiog his
horse, rode rapidly into the city. Application
was made to Justice Padgett, this morning, tor
warrant for the arrest of Mr. Duncan, but as
the shooting took place in the county, he re-
ferred the applicant to county magistrate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

The finest and cheapest Clothing House IN
the city, S. DEALHAMs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30
LOCAL BREtlTEES.

The cheapest and largest stock OF Fashlo'
able Hats, at l)EALHAN 5.
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Hcnth Gentennnrfam.

LANDsBuRG, Pa, Nov. 3O-Gen. Labar
aged | Is died here on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

The best and largest variety OF Overcoats, at
DEALHAM 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

A circular letter from Archbishop Mannlng
was read 10 all the Catholic churches OF the
diocese of New York, yesterday declaring that
all persons who do not accept the dogma OF
Papal Iufallibiity cease to be- Catholics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

S. DEALuAM The Fashionable Clothier,
SO King street.
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Thc Weather in England.

LONDON, Nov. 30-l2:30 p. m.-The wes
ther is ioggy to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

Snow to the depth of nine inches, fell
Cleveland. Ohio, Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

Wards Celebrated Shirts, ready made and
to order, and good fit guaranteed, at
DEALHAM's.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

The finest and largest variety of SHIRTS Of
all description, at DEALHAA 5.
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LOCAL NEWS.

Ss8 ARLINGTON TURNPIKE COMPANY.-The
~ ashington Chronicle of this morning says -
IssAt recent meeting of the Board of Directors
ssSof this company it was asserted that it was the
wish of the company 20 have good roads if only
ga small or no dividend was left, and Immediate
B " after their adjournment the Road Commit
tee (Messrs. John K. Johnston, Sewe B.
Corbett, aud Harvey Bailey set 10 work mend
ing their ways, (highways,) under the super
intendeuce of Mr. Sewe 3. Corbett, and since
then have built two substantial culverts, one
of stone, near the Hodge property; the
other of brick, near the residence of Rudolph
Buchy, Esq, and are now engaged 10 trying
to remodel the road from Fort Runyon TO the
Canal bridge, this portion Of the road having
been badly cut up by the numerous brick wa
CONS which pass over 1t to and from
the brick-yards When the brick yards
first commenced their operations III this
vicinity the owners agreed TO pay certain
amount annual toward keeping the road in re-
pair, but somehow, of late, they have forgotten
to do 80. II the dollhouse could be removed
from ito present position to near Fort Runyon
the increase of revenue received would be sui
fcient to keep the road 10 excellent condition.
1t is reported that the Canal bridge is to be
lowered to the lowest practicable point, and not
to interfere with navigation; if so, it will be a
great improvement, for the road-bed IN front
of the brick yards is being cut down about
twenty feet, and will be completed by the
spring.
MASQUERADE PARTY IN THE COUNTY
Addison, in his Spectator says all persons are
not fit for that DIVERSION in considering mas
querades, and he was correct; yet the one IN
Arlington last Friday night was CONNIE ii fout
About p. m. the merry maskers assembled
at the residence of Mr.. j. P. Bartlett, ST., and
BY 9 clock began to trip the Light fantastic
to the excellent music Of the Fort Whipple
Band, aud with the exception OF pause to
refresh the inner mar with bouuteous
collation., the tripping continued till the wee
sma hours had reached the point when the
cocks awake the slumbering hens. Among the
uutitudinous collection of maskers were the
following: "Quakeress, Miss j. VT;
Turkish Beauty" Mrs. K. T. S-n; "Gypsey
Bow" Miss g. E. S-h; "Topsy," Miss H.
S-h: Queen Elizabeth" Miss l.. j.;
"Chares II" +. s. CIT; Black Knight"
i. W. H-h; Sailor Boy" Nan. B. Gu;
"Zou Zou," ". G. VT; Fifteenth Amend
ment, candidate for county treasurer,) j. L.
C-s; Highlander" j. P BIT, jr.. 1.-The
Devil, E T.. S-n, and many others of Ar
lngton. Also the following strangers: the
Misses rs "Old Woman and Spanish
Lady" and Mrs. George rs " Hamlet's
Ghost, from Alexandria "The Nuns, Miss
NJ. CIR and NJ. G-n, of WashinttoD; Tam
BORNE Girl" Mis-; A-e Y-r, Of Lynchburg,
were bright jewels in the casket OF mlrsh and
pleasure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

Good All Wool Suits, stylish made, at So
AT DEALHAM 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30
saMUSEMENTS.

~ RAND AMUSEMENT,
(The weather permitting
MONDAY NIGHT, Both INSTANT.
kRISS kRINGLE
to arrive in this city, snd will make his grand
entire at the corner of King and Fairfax Streets
at clock.
A brilliant signal from Green's Notion House
will announce his arrival.
His appearance will be greeted by q food OF
lights throughout the entire length of King st.
King street will be picture of bril- llancy.
Magnificent Calcium lights, sc, &c, corner
King and Washington SITS.
Route Programme-From corner Fairfax up
King, down Prince, Lee, Duke sshlngto11'
quarters at GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
nov 70 IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

THE LADIES OF CHRIST CHURCH
Will hold
SUPPER AND FAIR,
IN THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS
ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHTS
November Goth and December LIST.
LUNCH on Tuesday from l to p. m.
TABLEAUX during each evening" com
mencing punctuslly ato o'clock.
Admission 2Oc children lOc. nov 27-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

CANAL COMMERCE..

Arrivals-Boats VIM NJ Price and } q Wood
burn. to Hampshire and Baltimore Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

Dress Makers recommend it as beng inc rest
Corset to fit a dress over, because it is cut j.
such manner that the front and back seams Il I
like seams to dress
And it is superior to any other Corset now IN
use, because its peculiar style Of cutting gives
sufficient funess at the bosom, without folding
at the top; gradually and closely ttt'ng to- ara
binary Corsets, and in fact is the only Corset cut
in this form. l,o,c,,,r ~,
In addition to the DOLLAR CORSET will
he found large assortment Of other makes At
the following prices-Sl.8, Sl.5O, Sl.1o, 92'oo'
81 ~ and S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-30

The finest of Merchant Tayor's Dress Suits
AT DEALHAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
The Markets,

New YORK, Nov l9-Stocks active Money
81. Gold IL. Flour dull and dropping. Wheat
quiet and heavy. Corn dull and declining.
BALTIMORE Nov. l9.-Va. 6's, peelers, IS;
W. Vas II bid to-day Cotton quiet; low
middlugs l4al45. Flour quiet and unchanged.
red Western l22;; No. ?, do. lis; lair to prime
do. lis; rejected TO- red Maryland l22al3 80;
do. amber l33al37; do. white l7al3O. Corn
Southern quiet; white Southern 73aS5; yellow
Oats dull; Southern, G2l65; Western mixed
6la62 do. white, 63a64 Rye dull, at 95a9S.
Hay unchanged. Provisions strong and buoy
ant, but quiet under limited receipts. Coffee
nominally unchanged. Sugar unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
Foreign News.

LONDON, Nav. l9.-The health of Prince
Leopold, which for some time past has been fee
Bile, continues 10 an unsatisfactory state. Last
night his condition was so serious that DR..
Jenner remained up with him the entire nlgh
but this afternoon Court Circular announces
that his case presents more favorable symp-
toms.
NAPLES Nov 10. Sixty members Of the
Commorristi were arrested yesterday. The
Government has determined to confne to a
certain locality all persons suspected Of belong
lug to the Natal Association 10 Sicily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
From RuenOs AYres.

PERNAMBUco, Nov. 10. The latest advices
from Buenos Ayres state that the government
is negotiating with the insurgents to bring
about mutually satisfactory termination of
the difficulties. In the meantime hoStiltles
continue.
Rio JANEIRo, Nov. lS.-Dispatches receiv-
volution continued without check.
Gen. Mitre, at the head of the rebels, was
still confronting the government troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
From Druggists.

There is no case of Dyspepsia that Green's Au.
this city and inquire about it, If you suffer from
Costiv eness, Sick Headache, Sour Stomach, In
digestion, Liver Complaint or arrangement of
the System, try it. Two or three doses will re,
lieve you.
town and city in the United States We have
not less than five hundred 'etters from druggists
saying it is the best medicine they ever sold for
Consumption, Throat or Lung Disease. Sample
b,.ttle of either 10 cts Regular size IS cts. For
sale by HENRY COOK u CO., Wholesale
Agents nov lo-eoZin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
Brooks Found Guilty.

RICHMOND, Va. Nov. l9.-F. I. Brooks, for
mer president of the First National Bank oil
Petersburg, indicted in the u. s. Circuit Court
for ENLIGHTENMENT and false entries, was to-day
found guilty by the jury on all the counts
Sentence was deferred till next week. Five
years imprisonment 10 the peuitentiary is the
shortest term that can be given him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

COUNTY SCHOOL BoARD.-The Superlnten-
dent of Public Schools, as President OF the
County School Board, has called a meeting OF
that BODY, at the Peabody School Building 10
this city, on Monday next, at l.3O p. M. The
object is to make the estimates for school levy
of lS74-5, to be submitted to the Board of
SnDervisOrS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

PREVENTION OF SUIcIDE.-Dr. Charles ".
Chancellor, formerly of this city, but now Of
Baltimore, has raised commotion am ong the
druggists of that city, by introducing into the
Board of Aldermen, of which body ne is
member, a bill to prohibit the sale Of polsons;;
One irate druggist wants the sale Of rope and
pistols also prohibited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
Not Charlie Ross.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. l9.-Dispatche.
received here from Huntington, w. Va, show
that the child abandooded there some weeks
since is not the missing Charlie Ross. The
case has been fully Investigated by the Plnker'
ton agency, who now have charge OF the efforts
making for his recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
Weather Probabilities.

WASHINGTON, Nov. l9, II a. m.
For the Middle States, continued cold and
generally cloudy weather, with northeast or
northwest winds, slight changes in The baronl-
ter, light rain 10 the southern portion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

STREET RAILROAD. The committee appoint
ed to confer With MIR. Thornton upon the SUBJ
ject of restartiog the street railroad were In,
formed by that gentleman that if they would
sell s., 400 worth of fare tickets and the railroad
company would lease him the track ADD cars tor
$1,000 year he would agree to put the road
in operation again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

G~ A CARD wish to state that WAS in
vited to ride by Justice Barnum in his buggy
from this city to West End, on Saturday last,
and in passing along Commerce street, which is
very rough, one wheel was broken, which upset
the carriage. The person who informed the re.
porter of the Gazette that the street is we'll paved
and smooth, or that the driver was under the in
fuence of liquor, did so without reflection, as
all who are acquainted with Mr. Barnum and
his we'll known temperate habits can attest.
nov 19-1t WIN C0WLING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

ALEXANDRIA CANAL The business of the
Alexandria canal is about closed for the sea-
SOD, as the coal companies whose boats traverse
it have ceased shipping. The water will be
let off at an early day-probably by the middle
of pext wcek-in order that some necessary
repairs-among which is the rebuilding OF two
culverts-may be completed before cold
weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
From Nicaragua.

PANAMA, Nov 10 -Aiviccs from Nicaragua
are to the effect that trouble was imminent,
growing out Of the bitterness that has attended
the Presidential election. The Government
had interfered greatly in the election, aud
revolution was feared,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

Low T1DEs.-lhe long continued and still
prevailing drought and northerly winds are
making the tides in the Potomac even lower
than they have been for some tune past. At
low water the fats en- both sides of the river
are exposed, aud this morning the water was
so low that the trips of the Maryland ferry
bat had to be Suspend ed, aud row boat was
put on the line 10 her place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

LECTURE AT FALLS CHURCH. The sixth OF
the home lecture course at Falls Church, was
delivered in the presence of a large audience,
last Tuesday pight. The exercises OF the even
ING were opened by singing by Miss Fisher
"Uuder the Daisies" followed by Mrs. j..
Deemipg, who read Mrs Caudle's curtain lee
lures. Rev. MIR. Pond next delivered his lee
ture on the moral Of the grindstone.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

ENTERTAINMENT Mr. Albert Stuart enter
taued at his residence, on King street. last
night, the directors of the two German Coop
erative Building Associations and German
Banking Company, of this city, of which
companies he is the attorney. The even
ing was spent very delightfully."-. enllvened,
as it was, by a feast of reason and f1w OF
Soul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

THE PHILADELPHIA STEAMER The steamer
New York. due here on Monday last from
Philadelphia, but detained by reason OF an OBJ
sruction 10 the Chesapeake and Delaware
canal, as heretofore reported, arrived this
morning, and after di>charging her cargo here
aud at Washington, Immediately started on
her return trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

CONDUCTOR APPOINTED. Mr. Bush Laws,
of this city, has been appointed a conductor on
the Pullman palace cars that run from Wash
ington to Rochester
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

GRACE CHURCH FEsTlvAL.-A festival for
the benefit of Grace Church commenced at the
Assembly Rooms, last night. Since it opened
it has been we'll attended, and all who we're
present last night, and at the uuch serv-
ed there to-day, spoke in the highest
praise of its management, and of the nu-
merous delights to be experienced there.
The festival will be continued to pight and to-
morrow night, and lunch can be obtained there
again tomorrow, and if it be as good as that
sent from there to this Office to-day, those who
eat it will regret that the entertainment will
terminate so soon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

SURGICAL OPERATION Bedford Brown,
assisted by Drs. NJ NJ, Lewis aud K. Z. Pow
ell, yesterday, at the Poor's House, performed
a surgical operation upon colored man named
John Stuart, by which the whole OF one eye
ball, and fatty tumor thai had displaced 1t,
were successfully removed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup should be kept 10
every family. \ slight cough, if unchecked, Is
often the forerunner of Consumption, and a
timely dose of this wonderful medicine has res
cued many from an early grave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH CONFER
ENcEs.-The time fixed for the meeting of the
Virginia Conference NJ. E Church is the 18th
Of February next, at Portsmouth, Va. The
Washington Conference will be held at Alex
andria, Va, 90 the oath of Fe bruary. Rev.
Bishop Peck will preside on both occasions.
The Baltimore Conference will be held IN
Winchester, Va, on the Sd day of March.
Bishop Peck will also preside over their delibe-
rations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

Twelve men, woman aud child applied
for and were accommodated with lodlngs at the
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

ST.. AsAPH STREET.-The Committee on
Streets of the City Council met again yester,
day afternoon, and after inspecting North St:
Araph street, determined that the grade of
that street from Princess street to its northern
extremity should remain as it is at present, but
that from Princess to K,ng street it should
be changed, by rise of only six inches upon
the original grade at the intersection Of Queer
street and cut of nine inches at the intersec-
ton of Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

House REBUILT. The house Of Mr. Ash
on the Mount Vernon road, a few miles below
this city, which was destroyed by fire short
time since has been rebuilt aud will soon be
ready of occupation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

Coal TRADE.-The Borden Coal Company
will continue to ship coal by canal until the
10Th, in order to accommodate local trade.
Through shipments will continue light with
all the companies during the remainder of the
seaSon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

There is some talk of establishing a race
course near West End.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19

REVEALS. Religious revvas are in pro.
gress in the Methodist Protestant Church and
aud the Baptist Church. In the latter FIVE
mourners were at the altar last night, seeking
religion. Rev. Mr.. Dinwiddie will preach
there tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-11-19
MEETING oFTHE BOARD OF PUBLIC Works

MEETING oFTHE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
AT Il meeting Of the Board Of Public W orks
held last night, j. T. Bcckham was elected
President, vice j. B. Smoot, resigned. Suudry
orders OF Buckley and Wilson, contractors for
north Columbus street Improvement. amount
ing to $3.50, we're ordered to be paid. The
City Surveyor was directed to make out bills
at once against the owpers of property on north
Columbus street for improvements made III
front of their lots, and present them as soon as
possible. 1t was ordered that proposals for
laying fifteen crossings Oh north Columbus
street be advertised for, and that the work be
done at an early day. The meeting then ad-
iourned.