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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29

THE business interests of this District
received a severe blow yesterday by the
burning at Norfolk Of the steamer Lady
of the Lake and cargo. The Government
is also loser of an invoice of quarter
masters stores. The vessel was owned
principally by Messrs. George H. Plant Il
Co.. of this city. Happily no lives were
lost by this disaster.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29

Tue EXCEEDINGLY wise and veracious
Especial" of the New York Herald says
"The defeat of Senator Carpenter is re.
" garded here as another blow by the peo.
"ple at the Third Term" This special
has a way of getting exclusive news, it
seems, from Wisconsin and the State De-
partment, and the more exclusive the less
reliable it is. For example, Senator Car
penter has not been defeated vet, and Sec
rotary Fish has not resignedhnd did not in
tend to
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29
FRIDAY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. %, 1875.

GEN. BUTLER hit the nail squarely on
the head when he declared that the ma
iority in the House is responsible to the
country for legislation, and cannot afford
to allow the minority to dictate the char
acter of that legislation.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29

The President will have at least one day OF
'third term" anyway you fix it. The 4th
of March, 1877, will come on Sunday, and by
statute the Inauguration of the President-elect
does not take place until the next day. Twice
in the history of the Republic this has oc-
CURED, in 1921, at the second inaugurati IN Of
James Monroe, and in 1910, when Zachary
TAYLOR T. as installed - ychdHds
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29

The Weakness Of Our Navy.

ItIUIh the LOuIsYIIIe OOuFIer-JournAI.I
Spain is undoubtedly weak realm, but at the
same time her navy is really superior to our own
emaciated organization, and If the fight, II fight
there be, is to take place the ocean, It may de-
velop into rather nasty piece OF business for the
United States. We will be caught leaning on a
br oxen reed. Millions will be required to Duild
new vessels, and Spain can IN the meantime use
her superior naval force TO adHantaKa
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29
Two Million Five Hundred Thou
sand Dollars,

should procure tickets without further delay; as,
in all probability, there will not be sin gle unsOld
ticket long before the day of drawing.
The Band Will leave New York for Louisville on
or about February l, and will give concerts, on
their own account, in all the principal cities en-
route; including New York, Boston, PhIlad, lphia,
Baltimore, Washington, PittsbuTg, Cleveland,
Chicago, st. Louis, Kansas CITY, Nashville, Gin
Cnnati, indianapolis, Louisville and other cities.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29
MARRIED.

GROVER-MILLAR.-In Washington city jan
uary ., by 1T. Rev. b. wistar Morris. ID. D.,
Bishop Of OF gSn. at the resiaeIce Of Hon. =. R.
General c. GROVER, u. 8. A., and Miss ELLA
MILLAR, youngest daughter Of the late Rev. JAS.
p. MiIlar.
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= ee Cul al

[Fr6m the s.. Louis Democrat
Cuba, 1t is said, has host Of active friends at
Washington Just now. No Eo Ider, o. every
business man and every farmer Of the Mississippi
valley would be benefited by reciprocity in trade
with that island,
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AatiuuaI gep1blifatr
W. J. MURTAGH........... Editor and Proprietor.

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAEis published every
morning sundays excepted) at the southwest cor
ner Of Thirteenth street and Pennsylvania avenue,
and is furnished to subscribers (by carriers) at fifty
cents per month.
Mail subscribers. postage paid, $500 per year;
$500 for six months, and 500 for three months.
Terms invariably in advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING:
Twenty-Five cents per line. Advertisements
under the head OF For Sale Rent - 'EWaute1 -
'rLost and Found, - and personal, - twelve and
q half cents per line.
RFAII communications, whether on business or
for publication, should be addressed to WIN. J.
MURTAGH, Proprietor, NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, ID. c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29

THE NATIONAL REPUBLICAN HAS 4
LARGER CIRCULA TIOE THAN ANY OTHER
MORNING PAPER IN THE DISTRICT OF CO.
LUMBIA,
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The following are the principal cash prizes and

SPECIAL NOTICE.
Death OF Hon. Thomas e. BrnmIette,
January IL, 1870.
At meeting OF the Trustees OF the Public Lib
rary Of Kentucky January l6, 1875, il resolved
that Z. N. Briggs, esq, who under the late Hon.
Th0s. Z. Bramlette was the real business manager
Of the gift concerts already given In aid Of the
Public Library Of Kentucky, be and he Is hereby
authorized TO take the place Of said Bramlette in
the MANAGEMENT of the affairs of the fifth ami last
Gin Concert, and that the drawing announced for
February q, 1875, shall posltiYrlY and unsquivO-
cally take place on that day without any further
posiponement or delay ON any account whatever,
r. 7. DURRETT, President.
JOHN s. CAIN, Secretary.
For further particulars applyto
C. NJ. BRIGGS,
Agent and Manager, Louisville, ny.
Jan2s-tr
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PERSONAL.

PERSONAL.
GOS0 REWARD.-THE NATIONAL
pAOO Board of Fire Underwriters hereby
offers reward of S2J6 for the detection conviction
and punishment Of the party or parties charged
with the crime OF ars on in firing the premises
occupied by Rudolph Peterson as saloon and
restaurant, on January 10, 1876. said reward will
ecutiye Committee Of the conviction and actual
punishment of said criminals.
BY order of the Executive Committee:
STEPHEN CROWELL, Chairman.
NEW YORK, January 81, 1875.
Persons having any lnforma tlon in regard TO the
above will call on n. ID. LARNER,
President Beard of Fire Underwriters, d. G..
fangG- T,trrl
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LOST AND FOUND.

T OST-UN TUESDAY, THE 18TH, SOME
Il where in the vicinity of Seventh street. q
STRIPED SHAWL. The finder, by retIrnlng II
to 2Ol street, will be literally rewarded. ja27-2t'
T .OST-LAST SATURDAY, AFTER MAT
II inet, . plain gold loeket. probably on the
Avenue, between Thirteenth and Ninth streets.
The finder is urgently requested TO leave IL at this
ofice. ja25-2t
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-01-29

Amounting in all to the enormous sam of
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-04-15
Great Reduction in Prices.

Fancy and Holiday Goods.
Silk Umbrellas a speciality, Elegant Bronzes,
Vases, Toilet Setts Statuettes and Bllsts Card Re-
celvers, Russia Leather Goods Work Baskets,
Gard Cases, New Style Large Fans, English and
French Jet, Vulcanite Garnet and Fine Plated
gewelry. Jet Beads, Bugles and ornaments
Beaded Belts, Buckles, Collars and Necklaces.
Brushes, Combs and Toilet Goods with every Nov
city in our line including the largest and most ee
Marble and Bronze Goods ever offered in the
market at prices that cannot fail to be satisfactory
II. DIXON, q South 9Th ST., above Chest.
nut EAST side) Philadelphia may I'D. W
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-04-15
A FOUNTAIN OF REAL WATER,


by
in of
Ingenuity
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-04-15
G. T. a N ID NI II S e u M !!


Heather
Mechanical
LTTLE
from Philadelphia.
West-Jersey pioneer., 1875-04-15
CROOKED BO0TS AND Shoes

YON'S PATENT METALLIC STIFFENERS
IL keep them straight, prevent running over,
wearing off evenly on the sides, or ripping in the
seems; make boot last half longer sold and
applied by Boot and Shoe Dealers and Manufac-
25 cents. One Dozen 81 with descriptive circulars
Sent by mail on receipt of price. Can be applied
by any one at any time Manufactured only by
n. y april l54W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-03
By Green IL Wise,

TReal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
TOMMISSlONER S' SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE IN The CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, VA, AND IN FAIRFAX
COUNTY, VA.-Pursuant to q decree of the
Circuit Court for the city of Alexandria, Va.
rendered ut the September term, 1874, thereof,
in the suit Of Slower Irwin, ETC., the subscri-
bers, as commissioners of sale, appointed by the
said decree, will offer for sale at public auction,
on THURSDAY, the 18th day Of April, 1875, al
II M, in front of the Market Building, on Royal
street, in the city OF Alexandria, Va, the fol-
lowing described property, to wit
No. IA TRACT OF LAND, in Fairfax
county, Virginia, near the property formerly
known rs "CIoud's MILL" and about four miles
from the city of Alexandria and one mile north
of the Little River Turnpike, containing 334
acres. This tract of lands adjoins the land OF
George Aud and others
= No. "A LOT. OF GROUND, with the 1IS
BUILDINGS thereon, situated at the. Rk&
southwest intersection of Prince and Alfred SITS.
in the city of Alexandria, Va, in front on Prince
street l23 feet inches, and extending south
wardly in depth l76 feet inches, with the right
of way over an alley and court binding on said
lot on the west-suoject to an annual rent charge
of $66.67.
+, Terms of Sale: So much of the purchase
money IN cash as will b, requisite to pay the
costs OF suit and expenses of sale, and the residue
IN three equal payments at one, two and thaee
years from the day OF sale; the deferred pay
ments to bear interest from the day of sale and
to be secured by the bonds of the purchasers,
with approved security, and the retention of the
title until they are paid.
WILLIAM b. PAYNE,
JOHN Nj. ORR,
M. u. BALL,
ALBERT STUART,
NH l3.eots Commissioners Of Sale.
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.ANCTIOH ALES.
SALE.-Pursuant

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Pursuant to
~ the decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax
county, pronounced at its June Term. 1873, in
the suit of Ross admir- Va. Ross heirs, the I'M
derslgned, commissioner in said decree named
will, on MONDAY, the 10Th day of April, 1875
Court day at II o clock M, in front of the Court
House door of said county, sell to the highest
bidder, ut public sale, all the REAL ESTATE
of which Il. NJ Ross died seized, Except the
widows dower) containing 1913 u lGO scres.-.
This land adjoins the lands of VIM. F. Lee and
the late Samuel Wrenn, and lies Yves: of the
Chantily 1arm has thereon q : MALL GssAA
HOUSE, is heavily wooded and we'll wa .1Ef$
tered Being divided by the county road lead
ing from the OK road to the county road, near
w. +. Lees, into two parts OF nearly equal size,
it wi be sold separately.
Terms of Sale: SO much cash in hand as will
pay the costs of suit and expenses of sale, and
the residue in three equal annual payments, t.
bear interest rom the day Of SALE and to be BE-
cured by the bonds of the purchaser, with good
personal security, and the title to be retair ed
until the last payment is made
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax CO., NH 15-wts Commr. Of Sale.
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Nv Green Il Wise.

[Keal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
COMM1SSlONE k'S SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, Pursuant to
a decree of the Corporation Court for the city of
Alexandria, Va, rendered at the December
term, 1874, thereof, in the suit of George B.
Cochran V s. Benjsm Thomas widow and ad-
mnistratrix, etc, the subscriber, as commission
or of sale under said Decree will offer for sale at
public auction, Ion THU RSDAY, the 10Th day
of April, 1876 at II M, in front of the Market
Building, on Royal street, in the city of Alex.
andria, Va, 'TENEMEN and LOT OF
GROUND, in the said city of Alexandria, stu;
ated at The south west intersection OF Payne and
Cameron streets, in front on Payne street sixty
feet one inch. and in depth l23 feet inches, the
same being the premises now occupied and used
by James Grigg rs soap factory.
Terms of Sale: $50 in cash, and the residue
of the purchase money in three equal payments
at &, II and l8 months from the day of sale, with
interest the deferred payments 10 be secured
by the bonds Of the purchaser, with approved
security, and the retention of the title until they
are paid. ALBERT SIU AL,
NH l3-eots Comm'r. Of Sale.
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ANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
STBdMB o. rs.

IT. WASHINGTON AND NORFOLK
.&z2ss1S1f1 STEAMBOAT LINE.
SPECIAL NOTICE-1he Washington and
Norfolk Steamboat Line having purchased the
new and elegant steamboat
JANE MOSELY,
will resume their business IN THURSDAY,
April lst The Moscly will run as follows !:
Leave Norfolk THURSDAY, April lst, and
Washington for Norfolk. stopping at the prin
clpa river landings, EVERY MONDAY and
I'll u RSDAY thereafter at y. m. Returning,
leave Norfolk EVERY TU ESpAY and FRI
DA Y ut 3 =. Ill.
For freight or passage, having superior &C.
Communications, apply to
+. y. REED, Agent,
NH % Janney's wharf
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THE GAZETTE.
SATURDAY kSENtN6 APRIL 8.

REWARD OF PoLITENEsS. "A young editor
of theatrical Journal called lately on an actress
living in third story in the Rue Richlicu,
Paris Leaving her room be descended the
stairway At the first floor landing a door
suddenly opened and black. coated gentleman,
stepping suddenly out, ran against the young
: man; begging pardon. he abruptly asked ;;
Monsieur, have you half an hour TO lose !!
"For what. Sir p
''ro render :me service which will bring
you in triae OF say 100 francs
DO you call that losing half 40 hour? What
is it you wish p
ITO serve as a witness to q will. One wit
ness has failed 10 come the sick manls dying.
Will you serve =.
The journalist consented, and, following the
notary, found himself i0'a isumptu us cham.
Der, near the bed Of the morbund, and seated
himself with the other witness.
The old man had no reIatiVcs and made short
work of his will. 1t was ready for him to sigu.
They opened the curtain TO give him light.
A raw fell across the journalists face. The
sick man saw him, and motioned him to ap-
proach.
Sir" be said, iu feeble voice, "do you
know me?'
II have not that honor, sir. -
"Do you recall seeing me at the Theatre
Francois p -.
mo SIR. ,.- r.
II can refresh your memory. Did you not
attend the representation Of Fire 10 Con
vent p"
Il WAS there, certainly
.-'tAnd I, too. You had a good orchestra
stall; | miserable stool, right 10 the doorway.
The draft made me i'll. You gave me your
comfortable seat aud took my poor one.
II did but my duty, Sir, toward an old man
and an invalid:
"Ah They are rare--those people who do
their duty! Allow me to give an evidence OF
my acknowledgement"
And turning toward the ear of the notary,
the old man added codicil to his will. The
witnesses signed, the notary couutersigned land
The Former each noted TOR 100 francs Of legacy,
RETIRED The next day the Journalist revisited
the actress Coming away be rang at the old
mans door, and asked after; him. He had died
during the mig ht.,
10 due time the young man attended the iuue-
raj. After it the notary said to him :: 10
morrow We open the Will. Be there. You are
interested"
Our editor did not neglect the invitation, He
attended the readiog of the will.
The old man had bequeathed him 100000
40 orchestra seat we'll paid for.
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MUSICAL GOODS

a new lot of beautiful GERMAN ACCORD
EONS; also FRENCH do; MUSICAL Bon
Els, HARMONIOUS, FINE GUITARS, VlO-
LINS, BANJOS, TAMBORINES, FLUTES,
FLAG EOLETS, Drums, Zithers, Fine Music
Folios, SC.
a new lot of Guitar and Violin Strings, of AL
grades, wholesale and retail. Popular New
Songs and Pieces received rs soon IS published.
Any Music published in the United States fur
nished on short notice.
New and second hand Pianos and Organs for
sale or rent
@-Orgsns and Pianos tuned, repaired and
packed Call at
v. BECKER'S Piano and
Music Warerooms III King ST.,
dec 12-tf Alexandria, Virginia
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VIZ A. JOHNSON,

w A. JOHNSON,
DEALER IN
GROCERIES AND LIQUORS,
NO. A CORNER QUEEN AND PITT SITS,
ALEXANDRIA. VA.
He would inform dealers and others that he is
prepared to furnish them with all kinds 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
be intends to sustain his reputation in a respects.
All orders addressed to William A. johnson
Alexandria, Va, will receive prompt attention.
ia 4-tf
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GROCERIES,.
CHOICE GROCERI Els,

The attention of my customers and the public
generally is respectfully called to large line OF
choice goods, such as
RAISINS, CURRANTS, ClTRON,
PRESERVED JELLIES,
CANNED GOODS in great variety,
ENGLISH and AMERICAN PICKLES.,
WORCESTERSHIRE and other SAUCES.
NEW ORLEANS MuLASSES,
NEW YORK and VA. BUCkWHEAT,
ROMINY GRITS, &C., &C,
together with q full stock of pure BRANDIES
WHISTLES, WINES, &C., &c. Also Virginia
Crab Apple, New York and Newark CIDER
all of which will be sold at the very lowest rates,
consistent with fair dealing.
JOSEPH HOPKINS, Grocer,
dec3 No north Fairfax st.
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\ LEXANDRlA S FREDEklCkSEURG
"A RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA s. WASHlNG1IA
RAILROAD
E@ Eel N Co.'S Gl. ilSs s Esssas.s III

aA8 M 1 4sss sssf Ga sji::A
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDEk,cKsBUKG RAILWAY
After MARCH 18th, 1875. trains will run =,
follows
Leave Southwar from Alexandra s. Fredcr
icksburg depot at 12U7 y. IN. Southern hNprr>s
daily, except MoEdsy. The Snuthnrl Exp pres.
runs through 20 Ricl md without change, con.
nectIng at Richmond for Nj points South.
Leave Northward trCm y iuxandru " Frcd,l
icksburg depot at 442 n. III. Northern EAprcs,
daily, except Monday, through NORTH aHc
West The Northern Express run through T.
Baltimore, without change connecting witt
trains on the Northern Central Railway for the
North and West
ALEXANDRIA AND wASHISGToN RAILROAD.
After JANUARY ), trains will rul. MS io,
lows, daily, except Sunday:
Leave Alexandria for Washington, from -
Asaph street depot, at 800, 7.0u, SUI, 800, 100
and HOO a. M. and LOO, 3d. A %, $40, t.uu
and 100 p. III.
Trains leaving At s. CO H. H. and GOO D. H. ru.
daily all others daily except Sunday.
The trains leaving AleXaEdria 1T !, { and II
an., B. !, = and pm. connect through To- Bs,
more. The ard II n. III. and I p. m. trains
connect at Washington with through New lora
trains.
Leave Washington For Alexandria from pss
senger depot cor. 9TH and B streets, nj ,N
100, 500, 900 1000 and Hoo u. m; and Los
3.UU 4UO, 0.UD, OUD ana i.UU y. III.
Trains leaving al go n. m. and 100 p. m. run
daily all others daily except Sunday
Trains leaving Washington AT T. " and loan,
l, B. 5, =, and lbs p. III. connect with trains
from Baltimore. The Am, and ), aid ll.&S
D. m. trains deliver passengers from New York.
Es- Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railway
trains leave passenger depot, cor. 6tn and s!s
at ll.38 p. NJ. Southern Express for Richmond
and all points South
TRAINS FOR PHILA DELPHIA AND
NEW YORK.
Leave Alexandria at 7.0C a. M, and l..W i
m, and 4 and I p. III.
Leave Washington At $50 q. In, and lis
4.j3 and sos p. III.
Train leaving Alexandria 1T p. NJ. connects
with train leaving Washington ut i.53 p. m. for
Philadelphs, arriving at Philadelphia at lOlj
p. m
Tickets to Philadelphia and New York csn b.,
obtained at the st. Asaph street depot.
GEO. Z. WILKINS, Sup't
D. NJ. BOYD, Jr., Gen. Pas. Agent. Lmh |"
SHJ ASHINGTON s. OHIO RAILkOAi
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CANDIDATES


SHERIFFALTY.
"A CARp.-Hesrtily concurring in the gen.
eral desire for return to the custom Of ''nde-
pendent nominations for local officers, | an
nounce myself candidate for the Sheriff lily,
and solicit the support of the voters of Fairfax
county ut the ensuing election.
CHAS. LANDSTREET.
Fairfax co., NH 20-WtMZ4*
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M@M# Co., c. &C., siss;ai Sigsss q

WINTER ARRANGEMENT BEGINNING
OCTOBER II, 1874.
The Mail Train will leave Washington 1T ga
m. and Alexandria at $40 Il. III. daily, eG'cp
Sunday pass Lcesburg going westward nj H.
a. M, and arrive ut Round Hill ri II N. Leave
Round Hill at 1890 p. m, pass Leesburg go
ing eastward at l:lO p. IN, and arrive III Alex
andria at 3: l5 p. M, and at Washington at 53'
p. m.
The Accommodation Train will leave Wash
ington at p. NJ, and Alexandria ut I.iO p m.
daily, except sunday, and arrive nj Lceshutg ri
& Is p. III. Leave Lecsburg ut II. m, and NJ.
rive at Alexandria at 8 Is, and Washington nj
$50 h. III.
@a- Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Ohio Gals Ut the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad station nj n. IN. and !
M, and 20 through without change OF cars.
The g. 10 Il. m. train from Alexandria and IN
y. NJ train from Round Hill connects 1T Rounc
Hill with Harris Daily Line ct Coachc.
for Snickersviilc Berryville and Winchester
also with Reamer's Line of Coaches, which leave
Leesburg daily for Aide and Mlddlcburg.
Communication tickets, 3 cts. per mile
Annual tickets, $50.
r. Il. HAVENER,
oct 16-tf General Ticket Agon'
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(NREAT RED UCTION IN PRICE.
" CLOSING OUT SALE.
Lambs Wool and Merino Shirts, heavy Net
Wooden Drawers, Linen Shirt Collars, Paper
Collars, Cravats, Neckties, Gloves, Suspenders,
with general assortment of first class Dry
Goods. Sale to continue from day to day.
feb Is ROBT l.. WOOD.
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The Montpelier Female Humane Association,
chartered by the Legislature OF Virginia and
the Circuit Court of Orange county, proposes,
by series Of Grand Gift Concerts, to establish
and endow Home for the Old, lnhrm ana
Destitute Ladies of Virginia." at Montpelier,
the former residence of President JAS Madison.
The Association is under the control of eight
trustees, six OF whom are elected bi. ennially by
the stockholders and two appointed by the Gov
ernor Of Virginia
James l.. kemper, Governor of Virginia; His
Excellency, Gilbert G. Walker, ex-Goy. of Va;
Hon. Robert e. Wthers Lieutenant Governor
of Virginia and u. S. Senator elect; hon koot.
w. Hughes, Judge Eastern District of Virginia;
Senators and Members Of Congress from Virginia.
Governors Office, Richmond, July 8, IA.
1t affords me pleasure to say that am we'll
acquainted with large majority of the officers
OF the Montpelier Female Humane, Association
who reside in the vicinity of my home, and
attest their intelligence and their worth and high
reputation us gentlemen as we'll as the puDllc
con 6dence, influence and substantial means no
orally represented among them.
JAuEs L. KEMPER, Gov. of Virginia.
Alexandria, Va, July 9Th, 1874.
NV personal acquaintance with majority OF
the gentlemen controlling the Montpelier Fe..
male Humane Association and the reputation OF
all of them enables me to commend them IS fully
entitled to the confidence Of the public. N act
or representation inconsistent with honor and
integrity need be apprehended in the conduct or
representations of these gentlemen.
4. w. HUGHES,
u S. Judge East Dist. of Va.
For full particulars, testimonials, &c, send
for circular.
Remttan for tickets may be made by. ex-
press pre- paid postottice money order on Alex
andria, Va, or by register ed letter, addressed
Hon. JAMES barbour
President Nj. F. II. A., Alexandria, Va.
/, rs Reliable Agents wanted everywhere.
nov 2-td