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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-30
NOTICE TO FIDUCIARIES.

Administrators, Executors, Guardians Curs-
tors and Trustees, who have not settled an ac-
count for twelve months past, are requested to
come forward and settle their accounts without
further notice. LOUIS 4. PAYNE,
je 25-lm Comnl'r. of Accounts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-30

PETHEL ACADEMY prepares for Uni
Bosrd dsssiy and roiton of on'os,s; os
sion. Reopens Sept 10Th. For Catalogue ad-
dress W. w. Smith, A. NJ, Bethel Academy,
Fauquier county, Va.
EXTRACTS FROM TESTIMONIALS.
II most heartily commend Bethel Academy
to the favor and patronage Of the public.
E. Peters, Prof. Latin Univ. of Va. Il woul
be willing to confde my own son to Mr.. Smith
care, and hence recommend the school to other
psrents.--F. R. Smith, Prof Nat. Phil Univ.
Of Va" II feel warranted, from experience in
recommending it.-John B. Minor, Prof. Law
Univ of Va" "One of the best institutions of
its class in the State.-H 81. Harris, Prof. Greek
Richmond College" 81 know of no institution
l Of like grade superior to it.-Rey. J. D: Black
led, in my opinion, by any institution in the
South.-General 9. w. Field, Atlanta Ga"
Best and cheapest preparatory school in the
Stste.-Chas. Mason, King George co., Va, and
Col. s. u. Crawford, Augusta CO., Va" Tho
cheapest and as good as the best in the U. s.
Adam Empie, Wilmington, N. c."
Fauuuier county, iy 2I-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-30
ALEXANDRIA VA. FRIDAY, JULY 80, 1875
FISH DEHLERS.
FISH |

EN1SHl FISH
Il Received this day per steamer,
No. 2 Mackerol,
No. 3 "
Goldfish.
Hske
Smoked Halibut and
Boxed Herring.
In store and for sale by
S. j. REED s. CO.,
jy27 % Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-30

hls is SAID to be the origin of the Print
ers Devil" Aldus Manutius was printer in
'eoice. he owned negro boy who helped
hun 10 his office, and some people we're super
stltious enough to believe him an emissary of
oatan. He was known over the city as the
little black devil" Desiring to satisfy the Gu
tti!19slty OF the populace, he one day publicly ex-
sM,olted II his boy aad proclaimed, 81, Adus
m1anutlus, ~ printer to the Holy Church and
noge, have this day made public exposure of
que printers devil All who think he is not
nesh and blood come and pinch him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-30
TOM MISSION ERS OFFICE,

4 COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Alexandria, Va, July 1st 1875
10 the plaintiffs amd defendants IN the aJorc
suits md proceedings til, rein:
Take notice that l have appointed THU Rs
DAY, the 5th day of August, 1875, at my office,
Market Building, Alexandria, Virginia, to exc
cute the decree of which the above is Il true cx
tract, at which time and place you are required
to attend
Given under my hand as Commissioner in
Chancery OF the said Court the day and year
above written. A. w. Chiffon,
jy 2-W4W Comm'r in Chsncery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-30
SU.H.HER RESORTS.
40 q N T r Y ARD.

First class country board, with largo and airy
roolns bath house, plenty of ice, near churches,
store and postotice and in daily communication
with Washington. Address A. B., White Post,
Clarke county, Va. je 19-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-07-30
NJ EW DRY GOODS.

NJ + w ID Y GOODS.
Opening this 18th day OF June, 1873.
POPULAR PRICES"
A choice line of Fancy Cassimeres and Mar
seiIIcs, Vestings, Linen Drillings, Victoria
Lawns, Linen Suitngs, sc. Also another large
assortment of beautiful Calicoes, and full stock
of Shcetings, Towelings, &c.
Ii. B. HooMEs. d. F. BRASHEAR,
jclG No 109 King ST., Alexandris, Va.
E'ANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY.
II &c.-We are receiving and keep constant
ly on hand full line of Handkerchiefs, Hose
and Halt Hose, Ladies' and Mems Vests, Shirt
Fronts, Cravats, Collars and Cuffs, Suspenders
Belts Buttons Of every description, Hat Grape
English Grape Veils Shawls in great variety
Printed and Plain Skirts, together, with other
very cheap goods. D. F. BRASHEAR,
my 20 No. l09 King ST., Alcxandris, Va.
MORE NEW DRESS GOODS-May 3lst,
IVA lS75-We open to-day line of the cheap
est iron Frame Grenadines ever offered in this
market, ranging in price from 374c, 45c, 5Oc,,
62tc and upwards. Also bcautiful high lustro
Alpacas at 37tc, 45c, soc, &C., &c. All first
class standard Calicoes at l0c.
ID. +. bRASHEAR,
my 81 No. l09 King street.
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EDVGATfOJEHL.
VIZ ASHINGTON u LEE UNIVERSITY,
w Lexington, Va.

:" ASH1NGTUN q LEE UNIVERSITY 7,
w Lexington, Va.
The next session of this Institution will COM
mence on the THIRD THURSDAY (l6th) OF
SEPTEM BER, 1876, and continue, without in
termission, until the fourth Thursday in June,
1876 The instruction embraces thorough CLAS-
SlCAL, LITE RARY and SClENTIFlC
psrtments of LAW and ENGIN NEERING
The entire expenses for the session of nine
months need not exceed $500 or $310, according
to the price of board. Arrangements are also
msde for messing, by which students may re-
duee their expenses to $500 per session.
For further particulars address
g. w. g. LEE, President, or
WILLIAM DOLD, Crk. of Faculty.
Lexington, Va, jy 27-eolm
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DIR r GOODS.

pLAID and PLAIN DEBEGES and other
u styles DRESS GOODS, at reduced prices,
lust received. Great bargains in all kinds of
Dress Goods at
JET D,F. WITMER CO.'S.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
OrlgIn and End of Things.

This legend of MonteZuma Is to be
found In the advance sheets of "Ban-
/ croits Native races volume III:
/ The Great Spirit made the earth and
all living things, before he made man
/ And he descended from heaven, and dig
! ring in the earth, found clay such as the
. potUcrs use, which, having again ascend
cd into the sky, he dropped into the hole
that he had dug. Immediately there
came out Montczuma, and with the asSis-
lance of Montezuma, the rest of the In
dian tribes in order. Last of all came
the Apuches, wild from their
natal hour, running away Ms
fast rs they were created. Those hrst
Gavs OF the world were happy and peace
.ui DAYS. The sun was nearer the earth
Than he i now; his graceful rays made
all the seasons equal, and rendered gar
meut, unnecessary. Men and beasts
talked together, common language
made all brethren. But an awful des-
lruction ended TIM, happy age. a great
food DESTROYED all flesh wherein was the
breath of life; Montezuma and his friend
the Coyote alone escaping. For before
the Hood began the Coyote prophe-
>:cd its coming, and Montezuma took
the warning and followed out a
boat to himself, keeping it ready on
the topmo-t summit OF SANTA Rosa. The
Coyote also prepared an arch; gnawing
down great cane By the river bank, en-
t.ring it, and stopping up the end with
certain gum. 50, when the waters lose
these two saved themselves, and met
again on dry land, after the flood had
passed away. Naturally enough Monte
yuma WAS now aHXions to know how
much dry land had been left, and he sent
the Coyote of on four successive journeys
To- find exactly where the sea lay toward
each ofthc four winds From the west and
from the south, the answer swiftly came:
Tn. sea is at hand. \ longer search was
that made toward the east, but at last
there too was the sea found. On the north
oaly was no water found, though the
faithful messenger almost wcared him.
self out with searching. In the mean-
time the Great Spirit, aided 10y Monte
yuma. had again repeoplcd the world, and
animals and men began TO increase ana
multiply. To Monto2uma had been
allotted the care and government of the
an" ,r ; ;,., ,,,, y. rI,,,crtnd Tho more
III. .' .',.;, ~ =, lf 9nar,~. nn.ition
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'Irn.'" WI ~" 81 ms go. nnj aJyioo anJ
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07

Rowlesburg it could not pass through a
better country L am sure. 1t some Of
those eutcrprising men Of business
would examine this belt OF mineral
country, there would be an old 'iron
hos" seen snoring up Cheat river before
one year would elapse. Our small corner
of existence can b. found about eight
miles west of Bruceton Mills, and about
the same distance east of Ices Ferry, on
the Mud Pike.
wish that the Postoflice Department
would establish new postotlice in our
place, rs II is about one days journey TO
the postotficc; oue-half Of orr peoPie
have never seen one. We scarcely ever
see u newspaper, and when we 40 II Is Is
! about week old. and we don't IKE STATE
news. So IT ought to be attended to soon
The weather is 50 very uncertain now
a.da-s that you cannot put any Deepen
lrrc, in it. 1t SHOWS just whenever 1t
n'ca.e,. On last sunday we had power
. hi snow storm. May the u. | think if
+, keeps on showing by the 4th Of July
we will have Il sleighing snow.
our present prospect for fruit crop Is
ouitr failure. Even the wEOrtleberreS
and honcysuckles are killed. The wheat is
looking very well, considering the back
Sc, it got few weeks ago 1t looks better
through this section Of the country than
it does in part, Of Pennsylvania. So, If
nothing happens to 1t hereafter, we will
have about an average crop.
don't hear much politics here, but a
sight Of having and rogory is going on,
think that those who have nothing else
on hand, had better get ups club for the
/ REGISTER. which would he more protita-
bic to them and their neighborS. II they
would read the papers Il little more and
not study law books, they would come
out better at the end.
| will close for this time, and write
after the law suit comes of.
TIN FINEGHIN.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
WEST VIRGINIA lsETIiODIsTs,

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are III a." S'''" U''''''' "
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10 "s'''''' - C..''' 49, ','
Dole ''''''.''' .'''' ''''" - ~, - =,
gate. '.o'' precautionary ~ anu 80 49,,
members -'' local preachers "'''
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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
TRUSTEES SALE.

ny VIRTUE OF \ DEED OF TRUST
- made TO me as Trustee, by James NJ.
Baird and wife, bearing date the 22d day OF
October, 1873, and recorded in book u, tOlio
1873, in the Clerks office of the County
Court of Ohio county, West Va, Will, on
saturday. The 9th day of April. 1879.
commencing at 10 o'clock a. ", ut the
'front.' door of the Court House Oi ONO
county, in the City OF Wheeling, West Va,
sell at public auction the following real
estate, viz: The north half of lot number
1927 ninety-two, situate on the east side OF
Market street, and on the south side OF
alley No. 4, between Ninth aud TENN
streets, in the City Of Wheeling, West va.
Said property will be offered altogether
and in two parcels. The flrSt parcel - thc
west end OF said halt lot, having Il 'front.'
age on Market street of about ~ feet ana D
inches, and extending back about - igei,
10 the west wall OF the new dwelling
house. Upon this parcel is erected three
story brick dwelling house, now occupied
bv tenants and yielding 4 rent OF 1881 per
AMMAN. .,,
The second parcel is the east end Of said
half of lot, and fronts 62 feet on alley NO. u,
and about % feet on alley g. Upon this par
eel is erected "A dwelling house and carpen
Ter shop, which would probably rent for
Si7j per annum.
money in cash, or us much more as the
purchaser may elect, and the balance up
On n credit OF six and twelve months. the
purchaser giving notes with security,
bearing interest, for the deferred pay
mentS, and the title to be retained until
the purchase money is all paid.
GEO. f.. BOYD, Trustee.
j. CHAMBERS HERNEH, Auctionecr.
The sale of the above property Is post
pOned until Thursday, May 18th, lo'J, AT III
GEO. L. BOYD, Trustee.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07

The Charleston Courier asks, awhile
the cou-titutionality Of the Capital Bill
f., hcing contested can State repositories
safely pay Treasurer's checks issued at
Whcelng?' Since the Constitution Of
the state commands the treasurer to re-
side at the Capital, and since by law
Wheeling is the Capital from the Goth
instant, It is very hard to see how these
checks can be legally issued elsewhere,
Either they must be issued here or not
at all.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07

We are indebted 10 Senate. HENRY
6. DAVIS for copy Of the United States
Omf15 Postal G,ddc, published by II. 0.
HovGuToS 81 Co., New York. 1t Is "
valuable book, and contains much inior-
nation Of general interest.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
SheIdon's Patent Feather Renovation,

n. the right To use and sell !Hc above
Renovation, j. now prepared 10 receive
orders for RrnoVating Feather Beds and
Pillows. Satisfaction guaranteed or no
charge. Beds called for in the morning
and delivered In the evening ready fox
use. Prices within the reach Of all. Send
in your orders. County Rights for sale.
orders sent To our address or TO no 10. 10th
street, under Grant House. will receive
prompt attention. HARRY u STEW ART,
No. ll02 Market street. GEORGE ARkLE,
special Agent. Two or three good Can .
yaSSerS Wanted. mayla
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
r:su WEEKLY REGISTER

Is the largest and altogether the most
complete news and Family paper printed III
Nest virginia. 10 will Ice sent To- any al-
dress one year for 500. Valuable pr"mi-
ums io ctuu agents ana To subscribers. s-rs
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07

FRANK BLAIR has had transfa-ed into
hi, veins, animal blood Tor the third
time. and e6cht time to the benefit Of his
health.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07

TURNER-May 5t!I, Mt ) o'clock =. NJ,
MISNIE QvILLErIE, daughter of samuel
and Eliza Turner, aged years, months
and 1 days.
baltimore papers please copy
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
For Cincinnati and IniSrAEedtnt"
Points.

1.-Two THE NEW AND SWIFT
,It - stern wheel passenger steam
er, HUDSON, " IN. NJ. List, Master; Charlie
u. List, Clerk, will leave for the above on
Saturday, May the Sth inst, Mt j o,c!ock
y. III. For freight or passage apply on
board, or 10
The steamer Hudson will sell tickets TO
Cincinnati ami return, during the week Of
the Festival, at the following rates:
Wheeling 10 Cincinnati and reiUrh.."s4VVr
Marietta and Parkersburg and return SW
PnvenSwnod e. RfpIry Landing - 100
pomarnX NiddIrnori 4 tia,iipolis " $50
Huntington, Big Sandy, Ashland anu
lrOuton and reiurn....................... NV
Our accommodations are unsurpassed.
mrl2r {. II. BOOTH 4 CO., Agents.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
Al, LYDAS NEW DRUG STORE

ON THE ISLAND. NO. 81. ZANE 81
~ The subscriber has now received and
opened for sale his entirely new stock ~
goods. purchased in the eastern markets,
and is fully prepared To meet the wants OF
the people OF the Island in the line OF Pure
Drugs and Medicines, Toilet Goods and
Notions, such rs Combs, brushes Of All
kinds. Soaps, Pcriumcry, Pocket Books,
Patent Medicines, Fine Writing Papers.
Envelopes and other Stationary, CigpIS,
Pure Liquors for medicinal purposes, car
bon Oil, Keystone Burning Fluid, Paints.
Oils, etc, etc.
In addition to his personal attention to
the business. he has in his employ Mr.
VIM. J. StOnrr, 4 graduate of the Pn!!adr!-
phia College OF Pharmacy. who has had
over five wears experience In The cities Of
Harrisburg and Philadelphia, in In" pre-
ScriptiOn business.
Prescriptions ii.lcd AT all hours, day or
night, a liberal patronage Is >olicI ,d. call
and examine the New stock.
u y. !. LYDIA.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
FOR SALE.
FOR SAFE

IL THE UNDIVIDED ONE-HALF OF
f%H that valuable piece OF property on
-AE Main street,
ADJOINING THE GRANT HOUSE,
Formerly known as the Kramer House.
For particulars enquire at this office.
apr2lh
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
NEW ApVERTIsEM ENTs
HORSES 4 MARES WANTED,

,1,uE IMMERSION WANTS TO BUY
Horsas aud Mares for all purposes.
Good cash prices will be paid for ANIMALS
that suit. ED; " 1870 yIc,l-
IN " Vo ma1ergq
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
Our Second Stock
New Spring and
Summer Goods

Summer Goods
Now being opened embraces
all the newest styles and de-
signs I'm Gamers Hair suit
ingS, Plain CoIorcd st!lss.
Striped and ChecR Stills,
Plaid Black Grenadines.
Plain BLACK Grenadines,
Mexicana grenadines, Side
Band OrgandieS, LOuis!ne
Check Silks, Madras Cling
hams, Limep Suitiug., with
EmbOs LINEN Trimmings TO
match, &C, sc.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
We would Cali the attention
OGDuycrS To our
II ~ M - Il -, g. ~.
CACHEMIRE FINISH
Black Silks .

OF which we nlakca Special
~. These Silks are spun agonl
the finest and Eurcst mateTi-
ais; are manufactured En
Lyons, and are Vyoycas n5
skilled yCOrIlmen, Oz IoGmS
at their own homes, thereby
giving the Hand Loom SILK Il
superiority ever all either
makes, for their richness ANA
durability. Prices as low an
In amy city i'm the smion.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07

PLEASANT HUI. PEEsToN COUNTY, }
Nav .. 1919.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-07
Forty years has tested thc value of
lr. 4. =. sOdd'S AuIi-6iiiious and
Liver f'illS.r
HI NOW IN:USE

liSbll.flpltN.
Sold by Druggists and Deal, = every
whore.
The New York herald., 1875-11-10
BROOKLYN BOARD OF cANvAssERs.

LIVELY sQUABBLR OVER THE MANNER OF
COUNTING THE VOTES.
The Board of Aldermen met yesterday In the Com.
mon Council Chamber and organized as a Board Of
City Canvassers President Bergen occupied the chair
There was full attendance or members and tho lobby
was well filed Heretofore it taken three or four
days for the Board Of Canvassers perform their task
the in vogue being refer the election returns
TO a committee Of the Board. few years ago re-
turn stolen from the Office Of the City Clerk and
the republican members determined that this should
not again. They, therefore, determined that
they would lose sight Of the returns until they
ali canvassed.
Alderman Kane OF the Sixth ward "opened the baIl'
by moving that the rerns bo referred to tho Commit
tee on Election Returns
Alderman Strong OF the Thirteenth ward, In a vigor-
speech opposed the motion, saying the returns
should not be lugged or into a The power
could not be given to any committee. The verdict OF
the people at the election Tuesday last
phatc dsapprova OF the Of the past The
should be canvnssed at once in open Board.
Aldermen Rowley, Fisher and Zindel also opposed
tho reference to 4 committee.
Alderman Dwyer, OF tho second ward, replied to the
onslaught OF his republican associates, and charged
that that party had passed act saddng expense
of $50 600 por year on Brooklyn by creating Board OF
Elections and the and inspectors appointed
by them were two republicans and one democrat, TO
count the vote IN each election district
Aldermen 0'Reilly and Clancy also defended the
democratic motion TO refer TO committee, and charged
that the limos Of parsanshp drawn by Alderman
Strong, who could not ntmidate his opponents.
II finally resolved to proceed with the work OF
canvassng ia open Board If It took them until mid
night
The New York herald., 1875-11-10
DoINGs OF THE THIEVES.

The following thefts and swindles yesterday
ported at the Central Department.
Sneak thieves stolo from the office OF George +.
Bailey at No 1S5 Bank street property valued at $780,
Thieves effected into the tailor store or
wecr Schmidt, at No. ], 200 Broadway, and stole
clothing to the value OF S2S4
confidence game successfully played in tho
Fourth precinct upon Peter Hosting, unsuspecting
sailor. He was standing at tho OF Henry and
Catharine streets wncn stranger approached and
politely opened a conversation with him matters
nautical. After some little talk tho stranger informed
the sailor that he knew certain sea captain who was
much in need Of men Al the OF Third avenue
and Eighth street they met the supposed captain The
usual confidence manmuvrng tending TO throw the VIC
tim of his guard resorted to, and the termination
tho borrowing OF $50 from the sailor by the captain
with which settle freight bill The swinders es-
capped.
The residence OF Cornelius Mison, at No. Is East
127th street. pilfered Of S2l5 worth OF property
by thieves while tho occupants were at supper
The store Of Hamilton Pratt Co., at No 85 Warren
street. was robbed on Monday night of $3.50 worth Of
shoes
The police have clews in any OF the cases.
The New York herald., 1875-11-10
A BOSTON "RECEIvER.

HOW AN ALLEGED EEcoURAGER OF THEFT wAa
ARRESTED IN THIS CITY.
Detectives Kcely and Kennedy, Of the Central Once,
arrested at an oary hour yesterday morning Benjamin
D. Wood an alleged receiver Of stolen goods, whose
headquarters are said to be in Boston On tho night
previous a despatch was received by the police
thortles here from the Chief Of the Boston Depart
mcnt asking Tor the arrest Of Wood anc giving fuh
description OF him. together with hints TO his proba
ble whereabouts. Acting on the information, the do
went 10 No 353 East Houston street and there
found Wood. When arrested he protested his limo.
cenco but on being taken TO Police Headquarters he
was nlly Identified by A. Mossel, Of Boston,
who had just arrived from that city. Mr. Mosses
iowery store In Boston, broken in.o by burgarsd
about six months ago and robbed Of watches J.
icwory the value OF 81 000 One OF the hurgrs sub
sequcntly confessed, and disclosed Wood the ro
ceiver Of the stolen property.
The police say that the authorities OF Boston have
boon long "wantng' Wood, who, IL is asserted Is one
Of the most noted receivers Of stolen goods in tna city
The prisoner remains locked up IN tho Central De
parment pending the arrival Of tho Boston detective
! with the necessary legal papers