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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

We have now il store, purchased direct from
the manufactures, full, complete and hand
some assortment of goods in our line, to when
We invite special attention.
French China Dinner Sets, complete in plain
white, gilt band and decorated; French China
Tea Sets, in gilt band and DECORATED french
China Cups and Saucers, gilt band and plain
white French China Vases new patterns snd
very handsome; French China Toilet 5 t.,
Moss Rose and other patterns; English Toilet
Sets, handsomely decorated, something new
China Mugs, Toy Tea Sets, Glass Vases, sc.
We have the largest and most complete STOCK
Of goods ever before brought to this place which
we are offering at very low figures. Call and
examine our goods and prices nh
ENCOURAGE HOME MANUFACTURE.
~ am now manufacturing good and cheap
PAINT, OF several coors, the body of which is
equal to Lead and Oil, which for tin roots,
barns, stables, fences &C., will be found very
suitable rs well rs economical and an Improve
ment over other cheap mixed Paints now IN the
market. For brick walls with u northern ex-
posure it will act as preventive to dampness
For iron il makes solid and lasting coating,
inpervious to moisture and preventive OF rust.
Being of various shades of color, the cornlce and
trimmings can be painted to suit This PalLt
has ben used by one railroad company and by
many of the farmers in this vicinity, and is
highly recommended by all who have tried it.
Price, single gallon, 75c. 10 gallons t5c per gal.
Dbl. or 40 gallons, 60c per gal: Call and ex-
anime samples at IS King St, under Sarepts Hall.
NH 81 w. E. CREIGHTON.
THE BALTIMORE READY MINED
i PAlNT.-the best and cheapest ready mix
ed Paint extsnt In color it is a rich, dark,
reddish brown. 1t is especially adapted for
painting railroad depot buildings and station
houses, brick walls, weather boarding, iron or
wood fences, barns, stables, dairies or other out
houses. 1t is also capital roofing Paint for
either wood or metal. Price per gallon 20
in 10 gallon lots 81 per gallon, or il 40 gallon
bbls SOC per gallon Shipped to the country in
any quantity desired This s Paint has been min in
use in Baltimore for over four years and with
entire satisfaction to sll who have tried it. We
have secured the exclusive agency for this sec
ion of Virginia noo
NH II JANNh1 O. W.
+ VOICE FAMILY FLOUK-We havej Just
~ received q supply OF the Occoquan NEW
PROCESS FAMILY FLOUR; also Occoquan
HIGH GRADE EXTRA. We can recommend
this as choice and warranted to give satisfaction
For sale by
feb "A WASHINGTON s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

GUN UMBRELLASI "
SUN UMBRELLAS!
a full supply of the above at prices to suit
the times at
II u. u. BENIN -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
WOOU ayTD LO-iE,
DANAWHA SPLINT' 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,
kindles readily and heats quickly. Its combus.
ton is complete, leaving no cinders.
T. j. NEHAFFEY s. co.
feb 10 Wharf and Yard foot Of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
COALl

.CoA1' COAL, coAL'
On the wharf and to arrive full stock OF sl
kinds of
ANTHRACITE AND CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Sold at market rates per ton 2240 lbs.
aug 14-tf w. A. SMOOT, Shoots wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
r AVN GRASS SEED

Mixed English Lawn Grass Seed, from Land
NH - +, 5. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
VTESSE FOR SALE.

The schooner Joe MILLER II tons, in
frs: rate order, with new set of sails, &c. Apply
10 T. s. HOOE, No. Prince st, ap S-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

DERFUMERIES-L and Piver's Ex-
L tracts Jsnney's Orange Blossom Cologne
Genuine Imported f. Marie Farina Cologne
Dreaeps Vienna Bell Cologne, Reads Grand
Duchess Cologne, N. Hynson jennings Double
Eau de Cologne, Hoyt's German Cologne and
Lsnman s. Kemps Florida Water, Also Cou,
dray's Genuine French Extracts in bulk, of all
the populsr odors. and for sale by the ounce or
pound. dec 81 JANNE1 u w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

XLE CREASE, in one pound boxes and
II thirty pound kegs, for sale al factory
prices by ,ueoNsc 20
IoU IL u. D. LA "0oR> ~ we
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

yx1E CALL the attention of the public in
w general to our stock of PAINTS and
OILS, which we are prepared to sell cheap.
Those contemplating painting will do we'll to
give us y call. B. f. PEAkE Il CO.,
Nd IA lS7 King ST., Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

lust Observation-Disclosures supply OF
u Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes; slso Combs
OF al descriptions ut -
doc N IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

WHITE GOODS DEPARTMENT.
w largest and cheapest line of Msrseilles,
Plques, Victories, Csubrics, Swisscs Tarltons,
White Martaban Cloths and Corduroy, for
Chlldren's Cloaks and Sacques, at
apl3 II. G.. SLAYMAKER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

tlIA DOZEN LADIES WHITE COTTON
~ HOSE at 124c-the best ever offered in
Alexandria at this price.
FERGUSON s. BRO,
ap3 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

rHOpPING AXES and Ak HELVES, OF
~ assorted quality; large lot just received
al IS KING street. corner of Royal. Wholesale
octl2 IT. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

- HHDS PORTO RICO MOLASSES, suit
- able for baking, just received; also prime
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses, Syrups
and Strained Honey, for sale by
dec 1 y. y. u II MILD ny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

+ ,OMPOUNDSYRUP GLOBE FLOW
~ Err Anodyne Pectorsl, Bulls Cough Sy-
rup and all the popular cough remedies Of the
day. For sale by
ieb4 L. 5. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
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yErASHINGTON s. OHIO RAILROAD
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
The Great Merchants Successors.

II is now definitely settled that the
vast estate IF the late A. Il. Stewart
passes under the control of Judge Henry
Hilton, partly as agent and partly as
owner, the widow having given him full
power of attorney TO manage her own
estate, and having assigned for the con-
sideration of 81, OO0, 900 all her late hus-
bands interest in the business OF A. L.
Stewart q Co. The details OF the assign
ment show that for this consideration
the widow transfers all her right, title,
claim, and interest to all the property
belonging to the late firm OF A. Il. Stew
art & 20. wherever situated and Of what
ever kind. This includes, in addition
to the store in New York city, the stores
in other cities in the United States and
Europe, fourteen mills, the improve
ments at Garden City, l.. l., the Grand
Union Hotel at Saratoga, the carpet
mills at Glenham, N. Y, and other prop
erty, but does not include any real es-
tate in the city of New York. AS the par
ticular consideration for this somewhat
unique transfer, the assignment states
that it is made to carry out the wishes
of Mr.. Stewart, 80 that the business may
continue as if he were living, and that
his unexecuted arrangements and con-
tracts may be completed. The transfer
was made on the 14th inst, and on the
same day the new copartnership was
formed between Henry Hilton and
William Libbey, under the firm name of
A. II. Stewart & Co., "for the purpose
of conducting a general mercantile bust
ness in the city Of New York. and in the
cities of Boston, Philadelphia, Paris,
Lyons, Manchester, Bradford, Noting
ham, Belfast, Glasgow, Berlin, Chem
nitz, and elsewhere in the United States,
and in the kingdom of Great Britain and
Ireland, and on the continent of Europe
and other foreign countries" In pur-
suance of these arrangements, the great
BUSINESS has gone on without stopping,
Just as if Mr.. Stewart was alive, and
will continue to do so.-ChicdgO Trib-
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28

be anticipated before the lat OF june
His conjectures during the past winter, his
nsighbop say, have been verified in every
ins>anoe, and three years ago those who were
aware of the exercise Of his gift, assert that
they we're astonished ut the unfailing accuracy
Of this old veterans weather wisdom. He Ii
unable 10 give any very satisfactory or intel
ligible explanation of his theory in foreteiiing
the approach Of storms or any atmospheric
changes, II indeed there is any scientific fes-
ture in thcm at all, but doubtless close study
OF the aspect Of the clouds, the sky, changes
in the direction of wind, compared with pre-
vious experiences under similar circumstances
and facts, are mainly the basis Of his progDos-
tications. However, be they what they may,
he by some means Is able TO determine what
the nature Of the weather will be for month
ahead. There is this much about it, however
no goose bone or muskrat or frog, has any
thing to do with the matter. He disdains TO
make use of such unscientific means, and also
repudiates any connection with supernatural
agencies. He is natural born weather
prophet"
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
Wealth and Taxation i'm New York.

A New York correspondent of the Gin
cinnati Commercial writes Less than
200 years ago, the chroniclers tell us, the
whole of Manhattan Island, which now
has population of nearly 1900, 600
souls, was sold for barrel of rum and
other articles of trifiing value. To-day
the value of real estate, including the
buildings, is assessed at $500, 900, 900.
Two years ago it was assessed at $812,-
700, 900, but real estate has declined fully
fifteen per cent, and it is safe to say that
to-day $500, 900, 900 would purchase all
the real estate ON the island. Careful in
vestigation by your correspondent as to
the bonds and mortgages standing against
the real estate of the city develops the
startling fact that more than half of the
property is hypothetical for advances
made to enable the holders of lots to i'm
prove them or crafty the desire of old
families to keep up appearances in social
circles. The amount of bond and mort
gage liens upon real estate is fully $780,
600, 900, or more than fifty per cent. of
the assessed value. 1t may in this con-
nection interest the reader to learn the
value set upon some of the most cele-
brated buildings in the city and the
amount OF taxes yearly paid upon them.
The figures are taken from the books,
except in cases where appear. In
these cases estimates of real estate ex-
perts are given
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28

:. The Democratic State Convention Of II linois
has been called for June %.
The Indiana Democratic State Convention,
which met at indianapolis. on the 10Th OF
April, placed in nomination the following
ticket: Governor, James d. Williams Lieut.
enant-goyernor, Isaac p. Gray Judges Of the
Supreme court, First district. 8. ii. Bushirk /;
Second district A. q. Downey; Third district,
John Petit Fourth district James L. worden ;
Secretary OF State. John Il. Neff, Auditor of
State K. Henderson Treasurer, Benjamin @.
Shaw Attorney general, @. A. Buskirk Super
intendent Of Public Instruction, J. H. Smart |;
Clerk of the Supreme court, Gabriel Schmick :
Reporter of the Supreme court, Augustus N. Mar
tin. A platform was adopted commanding the
National House Of Representatives for its meas
ures Of retrenchment; calling for the with
drawsI OF the national bank notes, and the
substitution Of notes issued by the Govern
ment declaring that legal-tender notes con-
stitute safe currency, and demanding the i'm
mediate repeal of the Resumption act OF 1879 |;
declaring pride in and an intention to stand by
the common-sc system, and preserve 1t
from sectsrianism; favoring the additional PEN
sioning Of the widows and children Of Federal
soldiers pledging the delegates to st. Louis to
vote az unit opposing the payment OF the
rebel debt and closing with a tribute to Gov.
Hendricks as suitable Presidential candidate.
The Connecticut delegation to the National
Republican convention favor the nomination
OF Postmaster General Jewell, and will present
his name to the convention.
The New York World, the home organ Of
Gov. Tilden, says: "Gov. Tildens chances
for the nomination seem increasing in conse-
quence of the growing impression that the
State of New York is to exercise potent influ-
ence in the decision of the question. While
other candidates may BIO able to carry the State
Of New York, the Democrats do not seem in
clined to leave the matter to chance"
Speaker Kerr has written letter in which
he declares that he will under no circum
stances be candidate for reelection to Con-
gress.
Minister Washburne 'telegraphs from Paris
that he would be compelled to decline the Re-
publican nomination for Governor Of Illinois
If rendered him.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
The Public Debt Of Spain.

The termination of the Carlist war,
closing at length the frightful drain upon
the resources of the treasury. must be
followed speedily by measures calcu-
lated to introduce order and economy
into the finances of Spain. Nothing
wilder or more ruinous can be imagined
than the expedients to which successive
ministers of finance have resorted dur
ing the last few years in order to obtain
funds for carrying on the war with Don
Carlos. 1t was matter of life and death
for the Government to find money, at
least for the troops in the North and
East, and it was found, but upon terms
more BETTING Constantinople or Cairo
than a European capital. Twenty per
cent. has been frequently paid, and at
times money, which must be had, could
not be borrowed under thirty, in this
way the floating debt has been raised to
EGO, 900, 900, although it is long since
any attempt was made to pay the hold
ers of three per cents. 1t is difficult to
arrive at a just estimate of the actual
amount of debt which forms part of the
acknowledged obligations of Spain at
the present moment. There are, how
ever, a consolidated debt of R360, 000,-
600; bonds to the amount of ESQ, 0O0,-
600 issued in favor of the clergy and of
civil corporations 922, 900. 900 of rail-
way bonds, and nearly 10000, 900 of
miscellaneous convertible debt. Be-
sides these there are EGO, 900, 900 interior
three per cent. consolidated debt
pledged by the Treasury for loans and
the floating debt already referred to.
Leaving out the hypothecated securities
and the floating debt, we have here
f422, 000,0 900 on which interest is pay
able, to which must be added the float
ing debt, which could not be converted
at present prices into less than $685.
600, 900. 1t would be quite premature
to inquire when Spain will be able to
resume payment of the full interest ON
her whole public debt.-London Ncws.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
WASHINGTON NOTES.

Appointments by the President; Michael
Schoeffer, Chief Justice OF the Supreme court
of Utah Territory; Elisha p. Ferry, Governor
of Washington Territory; Joseph @. Wilson,
Collector of Internal Revenue for Colorado.
The Cabinet have directed Secretary Of War
Taft to instruct the military commander along
the Rio Grande to prevent the insurgent troops
in the Mexican States along that river from
levying forced loans upon American residents
Of Mexican towns, and, to enforce this order
il it is necessary-te cross the river and pro-
tect them by force. 1t is not improbable that
this may occasion trifing disturbances on the
border.
The sury began paying out silver coin
on the h April, and the first to avail
themselves of the order were the treasury en-
ployes, who formed in line at the cash-room
and procured silver in exchange for fractional
currency.
A Washington dispatch says: Since the re-
ceipt of the letter from Representative Barney
Caulfeld, saying: "There are no charges
made or proven against you, and you stand be-
fore US with the fullest exoneratios Of even a
suspicion" Secretary Bristow says he will not
press his demand for an investigation of the
story connecting him with the alleged seizure
of distilleries at Louisville, ard the subsequent
payment of money to him by the distillers to
secure their release.
The Post-ofiioe appropriation bill has been
agreed upon. The amount is $4,000, 900,
about $3, 500, 900 less than last year.
The Commissioners of Internal Revenue, by
direction of the President has written Super
visor Hedricks, of Iowa, asking his resigna-
ton.
Quite a strong pressure has been brought to
bear upon Atty. Gen. Pierrepont to induce him
to favorably consider petitions for the pardon
of ex-Collector Mcguire and ex-Chief-Clerk
Avery, who are under sentence for connection
with the st. Louis whisky ring, and to recon-
mend the President to grant the pardons.
Bids for nearly six millions in five per cent.
United States bonds-the proceeds of which
are to be applied in payment of claims under
the Geneva award-were opened at the Treas
ury department last week. The premium
offered ranged from 1925 to 1878 per S100-a
rate which exhibits reasonably healthy conf
dence among capitalists in the credit Of the
Government.
The Appropriations Committee Of the House
of Representatives have adopted a schedule Of
compensation for Postmasters of the second,
third and fourth classes, by which saving Of
5000, 900 a year is expected to be made.
The Cabinet, at a meeting last week, came
to decision not to allow the records of the
Executive departments to go out Of responsible
hands, and Secretary Bristow, in responding to
a request Of the Committee on Expenditures in
the Department Of Justice, refused to give the
vouchers showing the expenditures of the
United States Marshals Office at New York
The Committee on Territories in the House
of Representatives has decided to report in
favor Of an enabling act for the admission Of
New Mexico as State, and also in favor of the
establishment of q territorial government in
the Indian country.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
MISCELLANEOUS GLEANINGs.

Prof. Watson, Of the Michigan University
has discovered another new planet.
Tom Scott is not to have things his own way
in lobbying for the Texas Pacific job. There
are competitors in the field who offer better
and fairer terms, proposing to complete the
road for the amount Of the land-grant, to COM
mence without delay and continue operations
vigorously, and also to deposit with the Gov
eminent SO, 600, 900 as pledge Of good faith.
The Secretary of the Navy, in view Of the
uncertain condition Of affairs on the Mexican
border, has sent all the available naval force
now at Hampton Roads to the Rio Grande
with instructions to rendezvous at Tampico.
The feet consists Of the Hartford, eighteen
guns Swatara, eight guns; Marion, eight
guns and Shawmut three guns. These YES
sells will cooperate with the gunboat specially
with whatever land forces Gen. Sherman may
order to the border.
The United States Supreme court affirms the
judgement of the Court of Claims in the Hot
Springs cases. The decision is that none of
the claimants are entitled TO lands as against
the Government, and that all claims advanced
are equally untenable.
Belknaps final rejoinder TO the replication of
the House managers of the impeachment pro-
ceedings interposes general Demurrer to the
first Of the two replications, alleging its insult
fciency. He next denies the statement con-
tanned in the second replication-that he was
Secretary Of War until and including the Cd OF
March, 1876. He then denies the assertions of
tho replication TO the effect that he was Sec
rotary of War until committee having
authority from the House had investi-
gated his official conduct and asserts
that, up to the time OF his resignation, the
House had not given authority to any
committee to investigate any Of the mat
ters sot forth in the charges made
against him in the articles of impeachment.
The last plea of the rejoinder is to the effect
that his resignation as Secretary Of War was in
pursuance of an agreement or pledge on the
part OF Jlymer, the Chairman of the Investi-
eating Committee, that IL Belknap would re-
sign no impeachment proceedings would be in
stituted. This agreement, it is urged, should
stop the House from prosecuting The impeach-
ment.
Barney Williams, for many years one Of the
most popular actors ON the American stage, is
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28

cinnah, the Porkopolitans winning ball from
the Mound City chaps by . score Of 2toi.
Work was begun last week on one Of the
Black Hills railroad projects, on the Nebraska
side Of the Missouri river, opposite Sioux
City. "a "a -. -
Fort Smith, Ark. was again the scene Of a
Wholesale hanging on Friday. April a.. The
victims we're Ave in number-three Indians,
one white man, and one negro. VIZ
United States Revenue Supervisor Totten has
arrived at Washington from six weeks trip in
the South. He says that many Of the persons
indicted for whisky frauds there have escaped
by challenging the grand juries, ON the ground
that ex-Confederates were on them.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
A Natural Born weather Prophet.

Monroe claims the "boss" weather prophet,
an old veteran, whose predictions are as rei-
able as those Of "Old Probabilities" himself.
His name is Alexander LaBesu, one of the old
French settlers upon the River Rsisin, where
he was bern nearly eighty years ago and has
continually resided. He is yet in capital
state OF preservation, mind unimpaired and
will give probabilities month ahead with great
accuracy. He says that for forty days from
Friday, the l4th OF April, the weather will be
very changeable. prevailing cold, raw east
and west Winds occasionally fair day viii
occur, but no settled, warm weather need
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1876-04-28
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
FOREIGN INTELLIaRNcE.

Advioes from the Gsspe country, located at
the mouth of the st. Lawrence river, in Can
ada, state that there Is great distress on the
coast. The supply Of -four and hay is giving
out and unless navigation opens early it Is
feared that many will die OF hunger. Hun
dreds Of families are on the verge Of starva-
ton, horses are dying, and the farmers are
killing of their whole stock.
Cable dispatches announce that Montenegro
has formerly declared war against Turkey, and
that the emperon of Russia, Austria and Ger
many have decided not to take any further
steps in the Eastern question without an under
standing among themselves and with the other
guaranteeing powers.
London dispatch states that Lord I.yttleton
has committed suicide.
1t is the opinion of persons in the confidence
OF the Government at Madrid that both Isabella
and her mother, the ex-Queen Christina, will
shortly return to Spain and be quartered in one
OF the royal palaces.
The Basque provinces of Spain threaten to
seoede and proclaim their independence.
Somerville's paper mills, at Bristol, England,
we're recently destroyed by fire. Loss, $780,
600. Five hundred workmen are thrown out
Of employment
Advices from Mexico report that the forces
Of Diaz have been badly defeated by the ma
tiond troops near Monterey.
The Egyptian troops are retiring from Abyss
sinia-
Advices from Barbados report serious riot
ing throughout the island. Plantations and
houses have been sacked, animals destroyed
and an enormous destruction of property has
taken place. Over forty of the rioters have
been shot.