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N o TICE.

A LII PERSONS KNOWING THEMSELVES
"A to be indebted to the Independent
Market, lately run by Greenleaf 4 Dobbins,
will please call at Lichtenstein's Auction Store,
on Main street, and settle their accounts imme.
diately with j. M. Dobbins, otherwise they
will be placed in the hands Of an officer for
collection.
Phoebe, New, Dec. Is, 1878.
dl6.3Od JIM. DOBBINS,
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Foreign News.

LONDON, July 22.-There is no change in
the position of the steamship Abbotsford, ashore
in Commaes Bay, Wales The agents of the
line think she will float off on the next high
tide.
that nothing has occurred to create the least
uneasness in the cotton trade, and says reports
to the contrary are sensational.
LONDON, July 22.-The Times of this morn
ing in its financial article condemns the silence
of the managers Of the direct United States
cable In regard to the line, and says that To-
quiries of Its stockholders meet with blank
refusal to impart information.
LONDON, July 22.-The attendance at the
Wimbledon meeting to-day is small The match
for the Elcho challenge shield is being shot
The ranges IN this contest are 800, 900 and
1000 yards. The possible team score at each
range is 600 points. The shooting at the 500
yard range is completed The English eig BIT
scored SIS, the lrishmen 500, aud the Scotch
men 49S. The shooting at the second range for
the Echo challenge shield is flushed. The Irish
eight scored ST. the Scotchmen 5ll, and the
Eosshmen 504. A victory for the Irish team
is now believed to be certain. The American
rihemen are keeping targets for the Irishmeu
and experimenting their shooting. There has
been considerable increase 10 the attendance
of spectators since this morpirg More interest
in the match is also manifested.
LONDON July pa dispatch just received
from Wimbledon says the match for the Elcho
challenge shield is half Goished. The Irish
team is slightly ahead while the Scotchmen are
considerably behind.
BERLIN, July 22.--The town of Warmbrum
and vicinity, in Siesia, has been visited by
very heavy rain storms. Bridges, houses and
crops We're destroyed.
MILLBRooK, Ont. July % "A fire yester-
day destroyed large portion of the business
part of this village. Thirty or forty people were
burned out. The loss is estimated at 100000
insured for $54, 900.
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CITY COGNCsL,
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

Ala called meeting Of tbs Board OF Aldo.
men, held July % 1875, there were present: S.
II Janney, esq President, and iIessrs. Smoot,
Moore, Mckenzie, johnson and Downhau.
A communication ON the Mayor, enclosing
charges and specifications against DR.. J. Is
J"nn>on, made by DR.. r. 9 Powell, Health
officer, was received. The Board proceeded to
investigate the hrs charge, VIZ: Cupable ex-
travagance in the mans o!.,t 1T o. the small box
hospital. SuHdry wine IS were examined, ard
at 1910 p: M, the Board adjourned until to-
morrow night.
JULY Dist, 1875.
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
Present: ). Ii. Janney, esq, President, and
Messrs; Smool, Moore, Mckenzie, Downham
and johnson.
On motion Of Mr.. Smoot it was resolved that
the Board resolve itself into u committee of five,
composed of Mcssrs. Janney, Snoot, Mckenzie,
Moore and DownhAm, with power to send for
persons snd papers, and MS Board adjourned.
Teste: JNO. }. JAMESON, Clerk
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The Markets..

New YORK, July 22-Stocks active and
steady. Money II. Gold IL. Flour I0a2Oc
better Wheat 3a4c better. Corn 1a2c better
BALT1MoKE, July 22.-Virginia Gs peelers,
As; do. consolidated 57! w. Vas 81 Cotton
dull and weak; middling l49 Flour active and
higher; Howard street and Western Family
o7aS6 IS; City Mills Rio brands 5Os$7 Is
do. Family So so; other grades unchanged.
Wheat active, strong ard higher; No. West
ern amber l5O; mixed do. $50; No. 2 Western
red $50; Pennsylvania red l42al45 Maryland
red lSQal4S; do. amber looal52; do. white l40a
l5O; No. Chicago and Milwaukee Spri l43s
l4S. Corn excited and higher for Western
southern quiet; Southern white 95; do. yellow
nominaly 81; Western mixed S7!aSS on spot
IS August; So last half August; o93a9J Sept r.
Oats ffmer; Southern 63aG5; Western white IS
s69; Western mixed 65s64. Rye firm at zoos
lOo. Hay steady and unchanged. Provisions
very firm. Butter scarce and firm Western
extras 22aZ4c; do. frSts i9y2lc. Coffee frmer,
but not quotab!y higher. Sugar strong st l09a
lus. Whlskey quiet and lower At l.20aS1.2l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22
COMING REGATTA. adjourned meeting

COMING REaATTA.-An adjourned meeting
OF yacbtmen Interested 10 the coming regatta,
on the 18th of August. next, was held in Wash
ington last night:
The chair stated that up to the present time
no entries had been made in the first class race,
but assurances were had from the owners of the
Americus and the Ella Treadwell that they
would both eater.
They had heard nothing from the Alexandria
or Baltimore yatchtmen relative 10 their enter
ing their bolts for the race, though he expected
they would be heard from at sn early day
The steamer Pilot Boy, has been engaged to
accompany the yachts on the race, and the
yachts already entered are undergoing tho
rough overhsuing, and by the time of the race
will be in perfect trim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22
PR{.rOSHLS.

DROPOSALS-Sealed proposals for FOUR
l. MONTHS SUPPLIES for the POOR'S
HOUSE, to be delive ed 10 the Superintendent
Is wanted.
About 1000 lbs Shoulder Bacon.
- bbls Extra Flour.
l Dbl Browa Sugar.
40 lbs Imperial Tea
l sack Rio Coffee
bbls Eastern Herring.
About 100 bushels Corn Meal
- 50 bushels Mill Feed.
" 20 bushels Potatoes
~ tons Cumberland Coal
s tons Ar ohracite Coal
10 cords Pine Wood
Rice, Ground Pepper, Ground Mustard, Can
dies, Soda, Butter and Lard by the pound; Soap
by ID and box; Coal Oil and Vinegar by the
gallon.
Proposals will be received until JULY 3O.h,
1875, at my ofice. The committee reserve the
right to reject any and all bids.
A. SCHOFIELD,
jy 2l-td Chm. Joint Committee on P uor.
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FOE SHkE.
FOR SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN ALIEN
ANDRIA

The time within which the undersigned were
to sell the real estate of the late Robert Ii. Mil!
Ter having been extended by decree of the
Corporation Court of the city Of Alexandria, We
now offer at private Sale the following pieces OF
property, viz:
No. l. The large BRICK DWELLING ard
LOT on Washington street, the late residence
OF Robert Fl. Miller.
No 3 A BUILDING LOT, 5oxlOS feet on
the west side of Washington street, between
Duke and Wolfe.
No. 8. The WHARF and WAREHOUSE
formerly occupied by Mr.. B. II. Lambert.
No. 4. The THREE-STORY BRICK WARE
HOUSE adjoining No. on the east, fronting
on Union street.
No. s. A Lot south of tho Gas Works, 50 f.
front on Lee street. running through to Union
street.
No. 6. A WATER LOT at the foot of Queen
street. subject to lease to T. j. Mehafey.
No. Z. A LOT OF FOURTEEN ACRES On
Washington road, near the Canal Basin.
No. s. A LOT OF THREE AND A-HALF
ACRES at the Stone Bridge, the terminus of
the Street Railroad.
The terms OF sale will he liberal and the
terms Of paymon. Can be made TO suit the pur-
chaser. 4 J. MILLER. p>,r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

BETHEL AcADEMY.-We notice from the cat
alogue of Bethel Academy, in Fauquier co.,
that change has been made which places the
discipline and course of instruction under the
control of Mr., VIM. w. Smith, who is person.
ally known to many OF our citizens, and more
widely MS the son of the late Prof Richard Nj.
Smith Mr.. Smith has reputation as strict
disciplinarian, as well as an able teacher, and
we feel assured that any defect in discipline
which msy haye existed heretofore will be cor
rec!ed under his administration. Major a e.
Smith, the founder of the institution, to whose
ability and enterprise lis success has been SO
largely due, still continues as Superintendent
and Instructor, and the corps Of teachers is
strengthened by the addition of Msj Towson
Smith, graduate Of Hampden S. dney College,
and teacher of experience. We see among the
testimonials strong endorsements from Prots.
Glide sleeve, Peters, Smith and Minor, of the
un'v. of Va, and many other prominent edu-
Gators and patrons based upon actual experience.
Commended By the highest educational author
tiles in our State. and Offering peculiar advsn-
tages Bethel Academy may reasonably expect
TO continue lis remarkable Career of uSefu mess
and success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22
The Swimming Match.

CHESTER, Pa, July 22.-The great swim
ming match for the championship of the world
took place oday. between johnson and Coyle.
johnson was created with enthusiasm, his
broad muscular body being greatly admired, and
was 10 marked contrast with the 1.-THE figure of
Coye. The betting is two to one on johnson.
At l:45 p 10. the contestants plugged in the
water.
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1rTcmUiaTiiy.

New York, july - The Mayor of Long
Island city has reported to the Aldermen that
Treasurer Jno Koran, Of that city, is dclcieut
on cash account $1,000, and that good deal
larger amount has been misappropriatcd from
tuuds obtained on the collection OF back taxes.
Horan admits the charges of misrepresentation
OF the cty's funds since 1871. Etfortsat COM
promise are being made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22
EDUCHTTON4L.
pELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE BOARD
- ING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG

pELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE BOARD
- ING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES'
This School will be opened on the 10TH OF
SEPTEM Der next. The Principal will be
supported by an able corps Of assistants, and the
School will be complete in all its appointments.
The Music Department is provided with num-
Der of seven octave Pianos and an Organ. The
School Of Natural Sciences has complete
Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus.
The Collegiate Department embraces seven
schools, separate and distinct:
]. English Language and Literature.
z. Ancient Languages and Literature.
3. Modern Languages and Literature.
4. Mathematics.
b. Natural Science.
+. Mentsl and Moral Science
Z. History.
The instructions given in the Preparatory De-
nArtment will embrace all subjects usually
taught in common schools, commencing with
the lowest grades of study.
For other information, Circulars &C., address
N. PEN1CK, Principal,
ly 2l-e0tf Alexandria Va
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CHRIST CHURCH LECTURE Room. Work

CHRIST CHURCH LECTURE Room W ork-
men are now actively engaged in improving
Christ Church lecture room. The improve
meuts will consist of 40 addition to the east
end of the building Of twenty. seven feet, six
feet wider than the present building, and the
enlargement Of the lecture room proper by
throwing into it the present ve.tibuls. The
presen. entrance will be closed, and the en-
trance door be made 10 the east front The
addition to the building will be divided into
three rooms. and be used for the accommoda-
ton OF the Infant School, the Parish School,
and the Bible Society. The work will be CON-
pleted 10 two mouths.
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Tweed.

New YORK, Ju'y22 "A notice of an appeal
by the people to the general term of the Su-
prcmc Court from tic decisions OF Justice Douo-
hue Of "Wednesday in favor of VIM. NJ Tweed
in the six million dollar civil suit, directing that
a detailed bill Of particulars be furnished, was
served on the defendants lawyers yesterday and
duly acknowledged By them tx Attorney
Gcucra Barlow said yesterday that the order
Tor bill OF particulars virtually cstoppcd all
in Tweed case for The present.
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Tragedy.

New YORK, July pa Carbondalc, Pa,
dispatch states that on Monday night John Jor-
dan, a discarded lover of Miss Coyne, at the
head of a gang of drunken roughs, attacked the
cottage of her mother Mrs. Coyne fired into
the crowd, fatally wounding Jordan aud while
handing the revolver to her son, it was acct
dentally discharged, woundiDg her daughter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING "A called meet.
ing of the stockholders Of the Washington and
Ohio Railroad will be held here Tomorrow. A
large number of the members of the families of
the stockholders will, it is expected, avail
themselves OF the opportunity of the free ride
offered to visit this city,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22
The DISTRICT GRANGE will meet here pur-

The DISTRICT GRANGE will meet here pur-
suant to call of S. s. Bradford, Master, August
18th, for business. On the Goth the Master Of
the State Grange will be present and confer the
Pomona (5th) degree. % the 9th it is pro-
posed TO go down the river to Mount Vernon.
Arrangements have been completed by which
the railroads leading into the city will issue
half fare tickets to delegates and visitors. The
hotels have also agreed to reduce their rates.
Many officers of the State Grange will be pres
ent. Invitations have been extended to deega-
tons from the district and county oranges of
the State, and one of the largest grange gath
erines that has ever been 10 the State is ex-
pected. The Executive Committee of the Dis
trlct Grange will meet on the Oath, at 10 clock,
to transact business, and an Informal meeting
will be held that oight (24ih) Of the delegates
that have arrived.
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Killed.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, July % Eli John
500, Deputy Collector Of Internal Revenue,
and member of the Florida J. gislature, was
shot and killed last night at a still house about
ten miles from Fcrnandina. The assassins are
unknown.
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ATTEMPTED misunderstanding near
ho r. n.,oo II

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. outstanding near
the intersection Of Queen and Henry streets, as
the seven o'clock through train from the North
was passing there last evening, we're Mortified
at beholding an old man, who was standing
upon the track, throw himself Immediately in
front of the pear and rapidly approaching eu-
CINE. Among those who witnessed the appall.
ing sight Was r. D. Beckley, who lives 90 a
corner OF the intersection of the streets refer
red to, and who, though shocked for an instant,
Immediately recovered his selfpossesson. and
sprlDging to the PROSTATE man's rescue, snatch
ed him from the jaws of terrible death, the
pilot OF the engine grazing his body as it left
the track. The name Of the would-be suicide
is Daniel Bayless, an old resident of the city,
who having lost his mind, has lately made sew
eral attempts at self-destruction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

DEATH OF A FORTUNE TELLER-A we'll
koowo fortune teller of this city, Mrs Alice
Griffn,who lived on West street. near Thomas
soap factory, died yesterday after an illuess of
several days. 10 her death was exhibited an
other OF the many instances OF the ruling pas
sion being strong 10 death, for under the iu-
preston that she was still plying her vocation,
she died sitting up ID bed and engaged 10 tell
ing the furtune of an ideal caller.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22
LOCAL BREVlTIE;S.

The heavy rains of last Thursday night,
which sweied Rock creek to such unusual pro-
portions, resulted in filing tie outlet lock of
the Y. d y. canal at Georgetown, with mud TO
the depth oil twelve feet, and operations at that
point have Consequently been suspended for
lew days until the mud is removed
meeting of the 3rd Ward Radicals was
to have been held at the old Court House last
night, but as only three or four people had ap-
peared there up to ten clock, the place was,
at that hour Shut up, aud the faithful few dis
persed
The late arrival of the early train on the AL
exanurla and Washington railroad, this morn.
ing, was caused by delay in the arrival of the
richmond train, which, though due here at
1, did not arrive until. a. N.
The Woodlawn Farmers Club have decided
TO have an all-day basket picnic 90 board the
Mary Washington, on the 7th proximo, the
boat to leave here that day at hali-past ten
clock 10 the morning.
The 9th Regiment, Maryland National
Guards, will make visit to Mt. Vernon to-
morrow, on board the steamer Arrow, from
Washington.
There was delightful aud refreshing show
ef OF rain this afternoon, the ouy regrettabe
circumstance connected with it being the short
ness OF its duration.
Mr.. W. p. Graham, of Connecticut, paid
So, 800 for Mr.. Watkins house and lot, neal
West End Instead of $4,000 as heretofore
stated.
Among the marriage licenses issued ia Wash
lngton yesterday Was one to Henry Pre,legel
aud Mary Woertche of this city.
The dwelling house of Capt. Hiram Green
OF the tug boat Of that name, 10 Washington,
last night, was robbed Of soue valuable articles.
Armstead Ford and William Epps, from
this place, were received at then penitenriary
in Richmond, yesterday evening.
Mrs. Mary 4 Smoot has been appointed as
slstant keeper Of the light house at Upper &c.
uar Point.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

WASHINGTON, July 90, II am.
For the Middle States, falling barometer,
winds veering to southerly and westerly, warmer
and increasingly cloudy weather, with rain
areas.
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BUTCHERS, .NEHTs.
CHHEAP MEATS AND LARD.

shall hereafter sell, at my stall in the Mar
ket, the BEST FRESH CUTS OF BEEF at Is
cents pound, other cuts at from II to Is cents
pound, and all other meats in proportion.
Having large stock of LARD on hand,
have determined to dispose of it rapidly, and Tor
that purpose will retail it at is cents pound
jy22 w. j. HOLLAND.
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DIED.

At Coalburg kanawha county, West Va, on
the lst instant, Mrs. RUTH MOORE HERE
FORD, wife of DR.. Thomas P Hereford, and
daughter of Harvey Jsm!sson, esq, of Puiaskic
county, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

COOP TEMpLAks The Executive Commit
tee Of the Independent Order Of Good1'cmplars,
met at the hall of Potomac Lodge, No. So in
this city this morning.
DIR. VIM j. Points, G. W. c. T.; Jas. R.
Cation, S. W. c.; Miss Fannc Bowman. g. w.
T.; and G. W. Hauxburst, 6. w. S., We're
present..
The place of meeting of the next annual ses-
sion of the Grand Lodge, was changed from
Mddletown to Richmond.
The G W. g. T.; was instructed to institute
Grand Fountain Of the Order Of True Re-
formers at such time and place as be may
deem best,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday afternoon:
John Ross, Amos Litchor and Oscar Sinclair.
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Fire..

New ORLEANS, July 22.--A private dis
patch from Bastrop, La. reports the burning
OF the business part Of the town on Tuesday
night.
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Six Per Cent paid on deposits payable OF
dculan!. Special rates 90 tine deposits. j. FL.
SoUlER 4 Co., Washington, D. c.,
NY 2T-eott
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AUCTEON SHLES.
TRUSTEES SALE OF ESIRABL
Il LAND.

TNRUSTEE'S SALE OF D ESIRA L h
l. LAND.
By virtue of deed of trust from Chas Camp
bell and P. B. Stilson, recorded in liber Is page
727, of the land records of Prince William CO..
Va, shall proceed to sell, at public auction,
to the highest bidder, at Manassas on SATU r
DAY, the 3lst day of July next 4 desirable
tract of land, containing FOUR HUNDRED
ACRES, more or less. This property lies adjs-
cent to the thriving town of Manassas, on the
Virginia Midland Railroad, about one hour
ride from Washington city. The improve ezs
ments consist of three conf Portable TEN IT 81
HOUSES, and an orchard of young and thrifty
fruit trees. The land is susceptible of the high
est state of Improvement, and can be very con-
venicntly divided into three or more farms.
Terms of Sale: So, 635 cash on day of sale, to-
gether with all costs attending the execution or
the trust; S2,059.S7 on the I'D of Decembar,
1878, with interest from the lst of January, 1873
S2,O59.S7 on the 9th of February, 1880, with in
tercst from the lst of January, 1875 and the re-
mainder. if any, on such terms as the parties in
terested may direct
ROBT G. WEIR,
Pr. VIM CO., my 27-eots Sub. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

Are you bilious? d. you feel drowsy? Have
you the ''uIues'? Take dose of DR.. Bulls
Vegetable Pills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

sailors, for swimming in the Princess street
dock before shutdown, we're fined SIS each, and
discharged.
George Swansbury who was committed to
Jail in default of security to keep the peace,
was released upon furnishing the required bail
Geo. K. Ward, who was committed to Jail on
the charge Of stealing mule from }. A. Nc
Donald, is still confined, but will be released to-
morrow unless the prosecutor shall by that time
appear against him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-22

No one ever used Durangs Rheumatic
Remedy that Was not cured Of rheumatism.