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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

INNoCENTs ABROAD The yacht Pearl,
which left this city several days ago with hap
ply party Of ''inpocents" for cruise down the
river for week or two, has been heard FROM
as the following dispatch will show
FORTRESS MONROE, Aug l3.-Y acht Pearl
from Washington, with the ''innocents" aboard
arrived here at p. %. TO- day all we'll, after en-
counterug severe and heavy gales They leave
Immediately for Norfolk and Cobbs Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

The VIRGINIA MINERAL BUREAU.-A con.
ference was held this morning between Messrs.
j. Bodget Britton, john S. Barbour, Mayor
Kemper and Mr.. Hopkins, the two. latter rep.
reseutiug the city, with reference to the City
Councils proposition regarding the location oil
the proposed State Mineral Bureau 10 this city,
and although not de6nately settled, it is under
stood that the proposition will be accepted and
the bureau established here. As soon as that
fact Is officially known meeting of the Coun-
clls commlttee 10 charge of the matter will be
called and the wishes OF Council carried out.
All expense of carrying Oh the bureau save
that OF rent will be born by the railroads in the
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

FOR SALE OR RENT-A two. story
Eli BRICK HOUSE, on Columbus St., near
Cameron, containing SIX (6) rooms and n kitch-
en-. Possession given Immediately Apply to
jy G-lm BECkHhM e. LEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

The MARKET. No one could complain of
the market this moruing-but the sellers, for
everything that is good to eat, and that is in
season, that the heart of man could conceive of
was there, aud iu larger quantities than at apv
time since the war large that the prices at
which they we.e sold were within the reach of
all. The best cuts of beet sold for l3cts pound,
and other meats 10 proportion; priut country
butter 25cls. pound s; eggs l5c's dozen; TO-
matoes 25cts. box; peaches 20cts peck !;
lima beaus lOcts. quart ; cabbage 81 hun
dred; cymblius two for cent. cucumbers sets.
dczcu cantelopes to lOc,s. ; watermelons
20 10 5Octs. green peppers l0cts. d. zen corn
octs dozen; sweetpotatoes 30cts peck, and
the best OF fresh fish for 25cls bunch. It was
pronounced the largest aud best market since
the war and was crowded with buyers and
sellers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters since yes
terday:
Betsy Brown, colored for disorderly conduct
10 petersburg" was fined and discharged.
j. II. Winters, colored quack doctor,
charged with causing the death of the infant
child of Mary Lee, also colored, was committed
to Jail for further examination. He was after.
wards released from this charge. but rearrested
upon the charge of swindllng. and was dis
missed from that also, but Informed that if
ever found here again stripes would be his por-
tioD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14
EXCURSIONS, PIC.vIC sc.

STEAMER MARY GTON,-
- MOONLIGHT EXCURSION of LII. b
the FIRST BAPTIST CHI URCH, on -. -
FRIDAY. August 20, 1875 Boat leaves ner
furnished by String Band also fine Piano
aboard Refreshments in abundance No psins
will be spared to give all pleasant evening,
and make this the excursion of the season. Tick
els for lady and gentleman 75c; single lady or
gentleman SOC. Tickets to be had at French
bookstore and Creightnn,s drug stora sul1=td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14
COALl

.CoAI' COAL,
We have row on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving st our wharf and storage yards, foot of
Queen streets, al the best GOALS known TO
this market. We name in part:
LYkEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOk1N and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Collery, es-
teemed the best in the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Also HICKORY, OAh ond PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that Of others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family use. Yards floor
&C aad Coal sent out well screened and free from
slale 22lO lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridgo y Grigg, corner King and
Royal SITS, or at the yards Will be promptly filled.
I. }. MEHAFFEY j. CO.,
jy II Wharf and Yards foot ot Quoon st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14
at"1s g4fS T.TD LOAK.
, ANAWHA SPLINl~ COAL.

ETANAWHA SPLINl~ COAL.
We have just received consignment Of the
above Coal, to which we invite the attention of
consumers. 1t is pure and free from slate,
kindies readily and heats quickly. It's combus-
ton is complete leaving no cnders.
I. j. NEaAFFEY s. CO.,
feb 10 Wharf and Yard foot OF Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

CIVIL RIGHTS. "A coored msu hailng from
Pisca,away went into the restaurant of Capt.
Petty, foot Of King street, to-day, and called
Tor drink. He was told to go into another
room, when the drink was sent to him, but
instead Of drinking it, he smashed the tumbler
10 which it was contained upon the table,
swearing that if he could not have it in the bar
he wouldn't have it at ALL He then became
more boisterous, and ordering a meal swore be
would eat it where he @ chose; His conduct be.
eject him, when he struck the Captain violent
blow and continuing his assault was struck 90
the head by Mr.. George Petty, the Captain
son, and brough, to his senses, after which be
was arrested BY the police and taken to the sta
ton house,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14
Lexington, Va jy 27-eolm

pETHEL ACADEMY prepares for Uni
Board and Tuition for halfS .OOstv9srr
sion. Reopens Sept. 10Th. For Catalogue nd
Fsuquier county, Va.
EXTRACTS FROM TESTIMONIALS.
II most heartily commend Behel Academy
to the favor and patronage Of the publc.-W m'
Z. Peters, Prof Latin Univ. of Va" II woul.
be willing to confle my own son to Mr. Smith
care and hence recommend the school to other
parents.-F. II. Smith, Prof. Nat Phil Univ.
recommending it,-John B. Minor, Prof Law
Univ. of Va" Zone of the best institutions of
its class in the State.-H. II. Harris, Prof Greek
Richmond College" II know of no institution
well. A. NJ, D. D., Lynchburg, Vs." Unequal.
led in my opinion, by any institution in the
South neral G. w. Field, Atlanta, Ga"
Best and cheapest preparatory school in the
Ststs-Chas. Mason, King George CO., Va, and
Col. s. D. Crawford, Augusta Co, Va" Tine
cheapest. and as good as the best in the U. s.
Fauquier county, jy 2l-eolm
EPISCOPAL FEMALE INSTITUTE,
LIZ Winchester, Va,
Rev. J. C. WHEAT, A NJ, Principal.
formerly of Staunton, Va,)
Assisted by Competent Teachers in the various
departments.
The exercises of this Institute will be resumed
SEPTEM Der 8, 1876 The numoer Of board
the present vacancies should be made.
For Circulars, stating course of study, terms,
&C., address j. c. WHEAT
Winchester Va
REFERENCES: The Bishops and Clergy of the
Protestant Episcopal Church Of the Diocese of
Wheat and Benoni Wheat, Alexandria. Va.
jy l6-1m*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

New INVENTION. Mr.. j. w. Hoensbury,
of the Sd Ward, has just invented propelling
movement for wagons the advantages of which
be thus describes: 1T is Que of the most sim
pie and useful inventions of the day, by which
one horse can pull as much as six or seven in
the common wagon. and do the work as quick
ly. 1t will revolutionize the whole carrying
trade, for everything that is to be brought
to market can be brought, at least,
for oDe-fourth of what it costs now. It
will set the wbeelrigh and blacksmiths, by the
uodreds of thousands. to work, and the pike
roads will be seen as formerly, crowded With
the merry wagoDers with their bell teams, com
ing to town as 10 days Of yore.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14
IE.4N-TS.

"ANTED-BOARD in nice, genteel fam
w lily religious family preierred) for three
persons, grown-tAther, wife and daughter. Ad-
dress BOARDER, this Office or 18th and + sts,
Washington, d. @. aug 7-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

PEST Mocha, Java, LsGauyra and Rio Cof-
- fees, in natural state or freshly toasted. for
sale by laug IA j. G. & E. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

WAX FOR CANS-Just received another
w supply OF Wax for cans, bottles, &c, at
15c per ID. w. F. CREIGHTON,
aug IL IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

FLOUR--l0O bbls Manck's high grade Extra
IL Flour for sale by
aug ID WASHINGTON 81 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

ELuUR-50 bbls Cone & Weston's Choice
- Family Flour, and so bbls D. II. Bsgpar.
ly's do, for sale by
aug1 WASHINGTON RRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

4 FINE assortment of TOILET SOAPS fol
~ sale by j. G. s. E. MILBURN,
jy Is 10 north Roy al street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

ElsH-25o bbls Split and RouId Herrings fol-
II sale by :
aug IA WASHINGTON & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

HNHE NAME OF w. Il. BACON is present.
Il ed to the Conservatives of Alexandra as
one of their candidates for the House of Dele
gates by [aug 1871 MANY VOTERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

SUPERIOR r ASP FERRY SYRUP re-
~ ceived this day and for sale cheap at l47
King street.
jyl7 WM.F. BROOKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

THOICE NOS. l, 2 and 8 MACK EREL,
~ loose and in kits in store and for sale ut LAT
King street.
jy II WIN. F. BROOKES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14
- I. 10 II Ms ACADEM

or Rev. ALEXANDER G. BROWN,
aug 5-6w Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

ELOUR-25O bbls Occoqusn high grade Elk
II ira Flour for sale by
aug Is WASHINGTON & BRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

pENSON'S PILLS, for Neuralgia anc
ID Headache, received this day at
NH II w. +. CREIGHTON'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

ELOOR OIL CLOTHS, from 4 to 1874 wide
Il cut to fit rooms or passages.
my % d. F. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

DEFINED and RAW SUGARS just re-
IL ceived and for sale at lowest current rates by
aug9 j, G.. & E. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-08-14

THEAP SHIRT FRONTS-Another large
~ lot of those cheap all Linen Fronts from
l6sc up. [my 29l D. F. WILMER co.
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BE- sad with tie riaes or nat A. dssrsd or it
will be- .alI in divided + srfs. upuu which there
are handsome and eligible building lntF.
- Hn elegant Residence, y FIRST cltss Family
Boarding. UUufe u Military NruOul Hu Academy
W. seminary ihta place oHefs uusurp tsz"d HitrtC-
fiuus aud Inducements For ill information
iuquire Of
STAR OFFICE.
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a tract Of IaE5 ina village IN Perry county
embrace K 10 town lots, twelve Of which Hre
In cultivation on 4 beautiful Spring branch, the
banks Of which ar. wood u.
On the tract IL . frame dwelling hOuse Of four
rooms with veraadah IN front and rear. alog
Kitchen and EmokehO1se, crib and stable, IT
more land is desired. IL can be procured, adiOin-
ing, NJ trGing cost. There is - scnppernonR
vine,ard and OH or grapes, and apple, peach,
ward i densely shaded with evergreen trees.
village il nuexceutionnbly good. II "a physician
were To get this place hs would have the sole prac-
tice tor fifteen miles. FOR sale l0p dorm for cash,
Also 800 ael es. good bottom land with log
house on pine homestead ehear, part on time.
also 40 acres rich bottom land. part in culti
walton, 40 bushels of corn to acre, cheap, part on
time An in Percy County Mississippi.
For further particulars apply TO
augI.tf STAR OFFICE.
Won SAFE.
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nttraGuvg "a 80 on Tue oea S"ast o. m.ss,ss5ppa
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,al trees Eignt acres ID ~ noi al ric4 nammock
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The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1875-02-20

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The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1875-02-20
Best Things -

The best theology pure and be-
nefcent life.
The btst philosophy-a contented
mind.
The best law-the golden rule.
The best education-self.kIowledge
The best statesmanship-self-gov>
eminent.
The best NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
and temperance.
The best art-painting a smile upon
the brow Of childhood.
The best misunderstanding sun.
shine from a cloudy way,
TIE best war-to war against ones
weakness.
The best music-the laughter of an
innocent child.
The best journalism-printing the
true and the beautiful only, on memo-
Iy's tablet.
The best telegraphing-hashing a
ray Of sunshine into a gloomy heart.
The best biography-the life which
writes charity in the largest letters.
The best mathematics-that which
doubles the most joys and divides the
most sorrows.
The best navigation-steering clear
of the la~ceiratsng rocks Of personal
contention.
The best diplomacy fecting q
sreaty Of peace with ones own con-
~}cicnce.
The best engincering-building
bridge of faith over the river oil deal
From the Annual Of Phrenolog'
ind Physiognomy.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1875-02-20
Officers Elect Of tho Grand
Lodge and Counoil-A
Good Attendance.

Special 10 tbs n.-r'lI
MERIDIAN, Feb. 6-The twenty
seventh Annual Conyocation Of The
Grand Royal Arch Chapter, met on
Thursday anil adjourned today. Fiji
ty-two chapters we're represented.
The following were elected as Grand
Officers f: John j. Murray, Ripley,
Grand high Priest j. +. Arnold.
Rienzi, Deputy Grand High Priest ;
John A. G%albIeath, Sr.. Union
Church, Grand King VIM. French,
V%icksbulg, Grand Scribe John
Nelson, jackson, Grand Cap.
tain OF Host {; o. B. Collins, Quit
man, Grand Principal Sojourner !;
W. II. Wilburn, Senatobia, Grand
Royal Arch Captain /; Joel A..
Hearne, New Albany, Grand Master
Vail /; Frank Burkitt, Houston,
Grand Master Second Vail ; John
M. Ware, PerkinsviIIe, Grand Mas
ter First Vail (; Rev. j. Halsunder,
Kuscisko, Grand Chaplain A. ?.
Barry, Hazlehurst, Grand Treasurer ;
J. L. Power, Jackson, Grand Secre-
tary w. H. Carket, Natcbez,
Grand Sentinel.
The Grand Council met to-day,
and will adjourn tosnight. The fol-
lowing are the Grand officers elect
ed A. W. Walker, OF Holly Springs,
Thrice IIlustrious Grand Master P.
NJ. Slavery, of Baldwin, Deputy
Grand Master W. G. Paxton, of
Vlcksburg, Grand Principal Con-
ductor Of Work A. P. Barry, of
Martinsville, Grand Treasurer j.
l.. Power, of Jackson, Grand Re-
eorder F.; r. B. Brinnin, Of Aberdeen,
Grand Conductor of Council Joel
Hearne, of New Albany, Grand
steward j. PEBBLES, of Nathez,
Grand Sentinel. The Grand Lodge
meets next Monday. II.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1875-02-20
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II GREAT DESs'O .ER y!

An UntailiHg Remedy fer
COUGHS. COLDS, HOARSENESS,
ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS. INFLUENZA.
SORENESS of the THROAT, CHEST
and LUNGS. and all Diseases leading to
CONSUMPTION.
1t will not make new lungs, but it will pre-
vent the disease from spreading throughout the
whole substance of the lungs, therefore facilita-
ting recovery
1t is prepared from Vegetable Extracts and
Banks, OF wonderful. healing properties, and This
Balsam is highly recommended by physicians
c~lergymen and others. testimonials from whom
| can furnish without rumher.
The children like ii aud they tell
1t cures their colds and makes them well
Aud mothers seek the store TO try it;
With hundreds who desire to buy il.
Don't fail to try it. 1t is pleasant to take.
See that the name OF F.. W, Kiusman is bic wn in
the bottle.
EE-Sumple Bottle and Circular Free.
Il. w. KINsnAN, PROP'R.
Water Street, ..ACGUsTA, MAISE
Prices IS and IS Cents, Largest Bottles cheap
est.
s., 900 for "A better article.
$l0,00n for a case it will not cure.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
3l-lyeow
esa- For Sale by DR.. Moore. Scranton.
The star of Pascagoula. [volume] (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1873-1878, 1875-02-20

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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
500 of the best Racine Trunks, with I'M
proved locks. for sale. |. BAMBERGER.
The Entertainment This Evening.

Frank McEvoy and his troupe are out
of the northern SHOWS and arrived at the
Harper House by Capt. Martindale's train
over the Western Union railroad on time,
last evening, and stopped at the Harper
House, where they will remain in comfort
able quarters until Monday morning. The
company is composed of cultivated people
who appreciate the comforts of civilization.
Tonight in Darts Hall our people may
look for first class amusing as well as in
structive entertainment. Mr.. McEvoy
travelled much in Ireland last season and
his descriptions of the rare and romantic
scenery of that ''Gem of the Ocean" taken
with the views on canvass, will be instruc-
tive and entertaining.
Speaking of this exhibition, ST. Louis
paper says:
Since its last presentation here. many
Improvements have been added. The ex
cellence of the panoramic views has notice
ably increased, and while these of them
selves, for scenic effect, possess peculiar
interest to all lovers of painting. not speak
ing of the enthusiasm (which such an ex
hibition must excite in the hearts of those
who still love to travel back and be once
more among the green hills and fertile val
lpys of the Emerald Isle. the introduction
of eminent characters and vocal artists be
tween the views, relieves the monotony, if
such possibly exist, aud constitutes in all a
very excellent and pleasing entertainment.
Mr.W F. Lawler, as Barney the Guide,
is an excellent performer in his way, and
in addition to possessing peculiar faculty
of representing the characteristics of a
simple dashing young peasant, has a good
voice and sustains his part throughout.
Miss Reilly as the widow. is especially
good. Mr.. Emile Ames. as Fritz, and
''Old Black Joe' and Mr.. Dan in his
specialties we're warmly received and fiat
tered with several encores Miss Mary
McCree and Miss Katie Byrnes share il
the excellence of the performance, and il
their respective parts display rare ability
On the whole. the Hibernicon, interspersed
with songs, dances and delineatiens, con
stitutes an entertainment that cannot fai
to give satisfaction to any one who desires
to spend an evening among Irish scenes
and pecularities.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
Wrong Again.

There we are again, always guessing the
wrong card. 1t is very much like betting
on ''three-card monte" to tell what that
noble coterie of responsibles will publish
in their little paper. They are like boy
with little red wagon, piling all kinds OF
rubbish into it. No wonder we guessed
the wrong name. 1t was not David. He
says he isn'tl that kind of a cru.
sader, but it was all in the
resporsible's family. 1t was his
big stepbrother, The pistol and pile
of greenbacks was all bosh. as is usual with
the lofty imaginings of the responsible, etc
Strange how $500 drifted into his rawlings
That is about the amount 1t would take tc
make a trip to New York. or the amount
of commission at per cent on a-job.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06
Numbering Officials.

1t aught to be somewhat humiliating to
town officials in Moline and Rock Island.
and to our county authorities, to learn that
the road and bridge taxes for Rock Island
and Moline are void and cannot De legally
collected; also not less humiliating to the
Town Council in Milan that it neglected to
pass the proper ordinance. on the subject,
and therefore the municipal tax for Milan
is void and cannot be legally collected.
Would it not be well for the people to
guard against recurrence of similar
blunGers by electing more competent men,
next time?
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-02-06


In the proceedings of the council, on
Monday, the following occurred:
Alderman Carse, of the Committee on Fire and
Water ed that he had been offered at Pittsburgh
Pa, bell for the Fourth ward hose house at 81
cents per pound, without hangings.
Alderman Butler moved that the committee be
permitted to use their own discretion i'll the procnr
Ing O a new bell for the Fourth ward hose house
Carried.
The committee is composed of Messrs
Carse and Engel.
1t is not very probable that good bel
can be purchased in Pittsburgh any cheap
er than Mr.. Thompson can cast one in this
city, and we suggest that the committee
first see what they can do at home.
1t is quite natural that former resident
of Pittsburgh should think he can do bet
ter there than here, and perhaps he can.
If so, all right. But let US try at home
first. A second hand bell is not exactly
what is wanted. Let us have a good bel
if any.