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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

The new and commodious iron sr-- =,
steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON, aass sass:ssEs
built especially for this route leaves the com
pany's wharf, Washington, EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY, at o'clock 8. ~, and
Alexandria at 100 q. m; returning, arrives
EVERY WEDNESDAY and SUNDAY, al
G o'clock p. m.
This company makes close connections at AL
exandria with the W. c., V. VI. s q. S. Il. +.
Go. and with the w. s. O. R. r. Co. Freight
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt.
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply to
F. A. REED, Agent
Janney's wharf,
or at the office of the company, under the Ma.
tional Metropolitan Bank 10Th street, opposite
NH 10 J, ". THOMPSON, President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant, new and substantial .G-
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKE. sEssass5SsSsggrs
leaves the company's wharf, Washington, EV-
cry MONDAY and THURSDAY, at three
o'clock p. m, and Alexandria at $50 D. M; re-
turning, leaves Norfolk EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY, at 3 o'clock p. N. This line
connects at Norfolk with the ships of the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Company
for Boston and Providence and affords the
cheapest and best route to these cities and their
connections throughout New England. Fare to
Norfolk 81; round trip S. Tickets good until
used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
FOR NEW YORK.

The Al Steamships E. c. KNIGHT -SSNs
and JOHN GIBSON leave the COM s,daSsss&
psny's wharf, Alexandria, EVERY TUES.
DAY MORNING, and New York from pier
Al East River, EVERY SATURDAY, at four
O'Clock p m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
URRAHl BOYSl HURRAHl
HERE'S RICHNESS.

The children all over town are crying for the
grest Centennial toy Eye HERO OF TO-" re.
ceved and for sale ut FRENCH'S, No. 95 King
street. Price IS cts, mailed to any part of the
county on receipt of 40 cts. Ye Old Hero,
judging from the rush, is making most favor.
able impression on children of larger growth
even. Ye Old Hero will tsrry few days longer
only. Ali who desire to make the acquaintance
OF Ye Hero OF Ye Olden Time should call early.
feb 5 g. E, FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

MYSTERIOUS CASE. following is taken
from the Stanton Vindoator. Capt. Patter-
son was raised iu this city. and formerly was
conductor on the A. Il W. K. R.:
Last Saturday night, as Mr.. Geo. F. Pat
terSon, Of the G. T. O. R. R., was crossing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
OTEaMROHTS
INLAND s. sEABOARD COAsTING co.
of tho
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

This company offers unrvaled facilities for
the transportation of freight and passengers,
and will run their steamers regularly rs follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

SUIT FOR WAR RENT Robert Beverly and
others, trustees, entered suit yesterday 10 the
Circuit Court of the District of Columbia against
Marshal O. Roberts The declaration sets
forth that in 1864 the defendant took forcible
possession of house belonging to the plaintiffs,
on Washington street, Alexandria, of the rem
tai value Of $4,000 per annum, and held the
sam, unawfully for several years, to the dam
age Of the plaintiff $1,000. The property seiz-
ed is house belonging to the wife Of Gen.
Corse, which was taken into possession during
the occupation of Alexaodria by the United
States troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
sHUETFI~ SIZES.

TRUsTEEs sALE-At the request Of Gas:
4 sius Augur, esq, the grantor in the deed of
trust TO me- dated 4 pril 7th, 1871, recorded in
ibsr No fo9 SOL and the deed Of trust trust
2, No. 4, folio 456, and for the benefit of the
creditor secured by the said deeds of trust,
which are past due, shall, pursuant to the au-
thority conferred by the said deeds, proceed to
SELL ut II o'clock M, on SATURDAY, March
18th, 1876 on Royal street in front of the Mar
ket House. Alexandria, Va, by public auction,
all that REAL ESTATE, in West End, Fair.
fax county, Va, north of the Little River turn
pike, consisting of SIX LOTS OF GROUND,
with comfortable FRAME HOUSES thereon,
and one VACANT LOT.
Terms of Sale: One fourth cash the residue
in six, twelve and eighteen months, with inter
est secured by purchasers bonds, with personal
surety, and deed of trust on the property Sold
Cost Of conveysncing to be paid by the pur.
chasers. plat of the property will be exhib-
tied Al the sale.
Mr.. Augur, who lives near the property, will
BE- pleased to exhibit the premises and furnish
all information concerning the same.
.. L. SMOOT, Trustee
consent TO the above. @. AUGUR-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

Sun FIRE CoMPANY.-An adjourned meet
ing of the Sun Fire Go. was held last night,
Vice. President John Sullivan 10 the chair, and
G.. B. Deeton, Secretary.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and adopted. No committees being prepared
to report, there was nothing but new business
transacted.
Mr.. Read, agent of the champion Chemical
Fire Engine, was present and made few re-
marks 10 regard to the same, after which be
exhibited some parts of his apparatus, oil OF
which gave entire satisfaction. The whole mat
ter was referred to the committee on Fire Ex-
tipguishers with orders to report on the same
next Wednesday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
SPECIAL NOTICE.
$50

roughly repaired, will resume her route on
MONDAY, March 9Th, making her first trip
from Quantico that evening on the arriva! Of the
Northern bound train from Richmond leaving
Alexandria TUESDAY, March 6, and daily
thereafter, from her wharf, foot of Prince st.
NH 4-1w H. 5. WARREN, Captain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

LEBANON AND ANANDALE FARMERS CLUB.
The regular monthly meeting Of this club
was held at the school-house, on Thursday, the
9Th inst
President Martin called the meeting to order,
and after the reading of the minutes of the pre-
Vlous meeting, proceeded to address the club
on the importance Of making the advantages
possessed by the equity Of Fairfax known to
the people of the Northern States 80 as to in
duce immigration to the county.
A bill for the protection Of sheep, introduced
to the Legislature by the Delegate from Fair
tax, was then read, and its provisions approved
BY the club II.
The profits Of poultry raising was then dis
cussed by number Of members, aud the pro-
hts generally conceded to be very small.
The Treasurer vas directed to pay over q
portion of the funds in his hands to as. Bay
ilss. disabled member of the club.
The question agreed upon for discussion at
the next meeting was the management of man
ure on the farm, the best way to retain its fer
t!!z'ug qualities and how to apply it to the
Que new member was admitted, and the club
then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
POLICE REPORT. The following cases have

POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been tried since our last report:
Peter Lucas, for assaulting and abusing Isaac
Willis, both colored, was fined, and in default OF
payment sent to the chain gang.
Isaac Thomas, colored. for disorderly conduct
on the street, was dismissed with rebuke.
Henry Jackson, colored member of the
chain-gaDg, for refusing to work, was remanded
to Jail.
Five dodgers were accommodated at the station
house last Dight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

RELIGIOUS. Messrs. Dame, of this
city, and Davis, of Leesburg, have exchanged
pulpits for tomorrow, aud the latter gentle
man will preach in Christ Church morning and
night.
Rev. W. G. Webb, the newly-appointed pas
tor of the NJ. E. Church, has arrived, and will
assume his pastoral duties tomorrow, preach.
ing both morning and night. Mr. Webb was
stationed during the past year at Mt. Vernon
Place Church, 10 Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
ALEXANDRIA LIBRARY.-The first meeting

ALEXANDRIA LlbhAh1. no LILO ueS0i"e
of the new Directory of the Alexandria Lii
rary vas held at the Library rooms on Friday,
the 10Th inst. Present: Messrs. Slaughter,
Ksuper, Downham, Smoot, Falls, Mason,
Blackburn, and Zimmerman. The President
called the Board to order and said the hrst
business before the meeting was an election OF
officers for the ensuing year. The following
officers were then unanimously elected: 4.
Ksmper, vice President Park Aguew, Treas,
urer; and j. j. Jameson, Secretary:
The President announced the standing COM
mitees:
On Library: Kcmper, Mason, Blackburn,
and the President lex ofhcio.)
On Finance: Smoot Jameson: DoWnhaD,
and AgneW.
On Rooms: Falls, Lee, Beach, and Zlmmer-
man.
On motion, the recommendation of the re-
firing President in regard to opening the IL
brary only once week, was not concurred IN.
1t was moved and carried that the manu-
script catalogue be divided among the DGrec-
tors to be copied for the use of the Librarian.
The Committee on Library was instructed to
secure the services of some popular lecturer to
give readings for the benefit of the Library.
Iu view of the present depressed condition
of the finances of the Company the Board OF
Directors feel compelled to reduce the expenses
to the lowest figure, therefore.
Resolved, That from and after April lst the
office of Librarian be abolished.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Company
are cmiucutly due, and are hereby rendered to
the present incumbent for the very efficient and
satisfactory manDer in which she has discharg-
ed the lsborious duties of her responsible posi-
ton.
Rcsolred That coyy of these resolutions
be furnished to the Librarian by the Secre-
tary.
There being no further business before the
meeting. at $50. the Board adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

THE SECOND WARD RADIoALs.-PurSusn
to call from the President, about six or eight
members of the Second Ward Republican Club
assembled last night at the usual place near the
w. & o. depot, but after waiting sometime
and no quorum appearing, the meeting was ad
iourned until the 2lst instant. HOLIDAY was on
hand and prepared to make speech, but could
not get chance English conversationally re-
marked that now was the time for every Re-
publican to consider himself missionary in the
cause of God and his country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

DEATH OF A RECLUsE. elderly lady,
named Mrs. Mary Ann De Butts, has for some
years been residing in exclusive solitude in
roomy house, No. so Myrtle street. Here, con-
teot with the company of her cats and dogs,
she lived as recluse, stunning all society, not
even keeping servant. About all her Delgh
bors have been able to learn Of the strange wo-
man is that she has been 10 the habit OF making
little purchases daily at neighbering grocery
store, aud that banker 10 Alexandria has
every month come to the city to settle her
bills.
She has occasionally gossiped with the clerk
10 the store, though she never disclosed great
deal of her history, and We inesday, while max
ing her customary purchases, she let him into
the secret that she was not feeling very we'll:
Yesterday she did not come to the store, and
the clerk, fearing that something was wrong,
communicated with Officer Amos, and the two
went to the house. Finding the house all lock
ed up, they forced an entrance into the base
men window.
The Stiffness Of death pervaded the premises;
a cat >rampered by with its hair bristling aud
back curved, anu couple of hungry dogs
glareu nd grcwed at the iDtruders as they
made their way up stairs. lo Que of the upper
rooms they found the wohan for whom they
were searching lying cold and stark in death.
She had died without word to comfort her or
airieDdy hand to smooth the way. The banker
III Alexandria has been notified of her death
and an inquest will be held this morning.
Washington Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
POstomce Hours.

hours ior Tie opening and closing Of the mails :
OPENING.
Northern mails, $50 g. m. and 7:l6 p. m.
Wss,srn mails, e:45 a. m. and 7:lb p. m.
South western, via Lynshburg and Gordons-
Vile, 7:l5 p. N.
Washington and Ohio, Round Hill to Alex
andria, $50 p. m.
Manassas Division, 400 p. m.
Southern mails, Wis Rishmond and Frsdsr-
icksburg, Va, SEQ a. m. and Sis p m.
CLOSING.
Northern and Western mails, $50 p m and
900 p. m.
South vsstsrn, via Gordonsvills and Lynch
busg, o:0O a. m.
Warrington and Ohio, Alexandra TO Round
Hill, Va, 500 q. m.
Nauaisas Division, 600 a. m.
Southern, via Fredericksburg and Richmond,
Va, 600 q. m. and $50 p. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

FIsHTowN.-Things continue to improve in
liveIiness at the classic suburb of FishtoWn.
On every hand indications of the speedy ad-
vent of the fishing season are seen. The
staging around the outer edge of the wharf,
designed for the reception and handling of fish,
will be completed by tonight; new wharf
posts have been put in; the bar. rooms are be-
ing cleaned up and put in order; and, to crown
all, the first fight Of the season occurred there
this morning. The schooner Pert went down
this morning with the boats, &C., for Captain
Jerry Robb's shore, and for the OILERS in Nan
jemoy Reach. A small number of shad and
herring are arriving, the former selling at $40
per hundred and the latter at $35 per thou
sand. The supply of bunch fish is greater than
the demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

Asylum street, a man named j. Fl. McNally
came out of the shadow Of the blacksmith shop
near BY, and, presenting a pistol to his head,
said with an oath that he had caught him.
Having no acquaintance; with the, man, Patter-
son told him he must be mistaken 10 the per-
son, but his assaiant pulled off bis coat to
fight him, and followed him one or two blocks,
leaving him finally with the threat that be
would kill him if he ever caught him in that
neighborhood at night again. Patterson pro-
cured S warrant for bis arrest and and h, was
Patterson made the statement given above,
averring that be was not acquainted with the
prisoner, aud had given no cause for his
strange conduct. The prisoner was fined and
committed in default of security to keep the
peace. Mentally offered 40 evidence 10 expla-
nation. The affair is as mysterious as it is un-
usual" t.a<A-.@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

WEATHER PRoBABlLrIEs.-W War Depart
naent Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Wass-
,ngton, D. c., March IL, lS7s--lO:SO a. M;
For the Middle States generally cloudy and
threstning weather and light local rains, with
northeast to southeast winds, slowly rising tenn
perature and stationary or falling barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
FOR E.aLE OR RENT.

FOR RENT-The STOREHOUSE No.
81 LAT King street. adjoining the drug store Of
Hessrs Jsnney s. Go. Possession given April
9Th Anplv to
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

Stop that coughing; if you do not it may
kill you. A bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
only costs you 25 cents, and its timely use may
save your life, ga, -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11
NH 7-eotf W. B. GREGORY.

N WANTED TO RENT-A SMALL
81 DWELLING HOUSE. Address w., at
the Gazette Office with location, terms, sc.
feb 9-1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

THEAP PLAIDS AND OTHER DRESS
~ GOODS-We have marked these goods
down, some far below cost, thinking it better to
sell al loss now than to carry them over to
another season. A great chance for bargains.
Come and see them before they are all picked
over.
jan II b. y. SLA MAKER W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-03-11

| consent TO the above. G. AUGUR
feb 24-td&
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-12-28

q
CONSTANTLY KEEPS on HAND
pope. Ausnrs, Batts.
Iron, Aavils. Screws,
cumberland Coal Bolts, Steel,
Horse Nails, DoraT. Bells,
4 xle Grease. Bits, Boilers.
Rakes, Headers Mowers,
Dooy Loeks. Helting.
NVheelbarroNs :, Rabbit Metal.
WIN, Grinistoaos, Maehi-o Extras
Ox Yo2es, Barbea Wire, Staples.
on Cans Of every description.
NrIlls Of all kinds.
W oodenwGre, TeaLettles,
t.rou Ax,cs. cutlery,
Nuts, Patent Iron Planes.
Malls, scissors, Wash.boards.
E-gg-5esters,, tubs,
kl-oiassas Gates, Hinges,
Urn COCKS, lIanmrrs.
C-hainS Hooks and staples.
Cartridges. Fla, irons,
Axes. Pumps, etc, etc.
nyJu
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-12-28
IMPORTANT CAUTION.

None are genuine unless tho signature Of J.
BAYpACK, as agent fer the United states sur
rounds each box Of Pills and ointment. A
hands me revere VIII be liVen 20 aiy one
rendering such information Iaay lead 20 the
detection of any par er parties counterfeit
ing the medicines or vending the same, know
ing them to be spui iGus.
#A*Sold az the manufactory Of Professor
HOLLOWAY n Co, New York and hy al re-
spectacle druggists and dealers in medicine
throughout the e,vi iz.d world, in boxes at 25
cents, 81 cents and n eac b.
EV~ lhereis considerable sayed by taking
the larg,r si2es.
Nh r. Directions for the gu dance of
patients in every disorder ans affixed to each
box.
ctfice. IL Liberty Street, New gork.
~
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-12-28
FOR SALE.

WILL SELL CHEAP FOR CASH AN
Il No. Stock Ranch. either for cattle
.: sheep. joining foothills, with plenty of
satiet, embracing 500 acres, of which 200
acres Ia good agricultural land, with plenty
Of water and feed.
Fer farther particulars address
Il. r RILEY,
Paradise valley
rsrs&sse valley. Nov. ., 10.
The silver state. [volume] (Unionville, Nev.) 1870-1903, 1876-12-28
MANHOOD RESTORED.

NICTlMS OF YOUTHFUL IMPRIDENCE.
who have tried in vain every known
remedy will learn of o simple prescription.
FREE. for the speedy cure Of nervous debility.
premature decay, lost manhood, and all dis
orders brought on by exccsses. Any drngRist
has the ingredients. Address DAVIDSON
& CO.. 60 Nassaa ct. n y.
ocA al r
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Queen VictOria's New Title.

The following is letter ad.
dressed, with authority for its pub
lication, to the Rev. L. Abbott, OF
kiifenora, ireland, by Mr.. Glad
stone on the 10th ult.:
In reply to your favor of the 10th,
asking me if, in my opinion, the
past history of the reign OF our
Queen would justify the assump-
ton of the title of Empress by Her
Majesty, Gin its true and correct.
classical and historical sense" l
have looked into the matter caro-.
fully. I have given both sides OF
this important question the fullest
and most complete consideration,
aud I have come to the conclusion
that while in its " correct, historical
and classical " significance Her
81 ajesty is not justified in assuming
it, neither does the solid gold Of the
time -consecrated crown of Eng
lands monarchs require the ficti
tious and tawdry iustre conferred
by this modern shallow gliding.
India does not want it; England
will not have it. In my opinion the
project was conceived i'll error.
brought forth in error, and like all
errors, only required open public
and investigation 10 be
shown in all its imperfections-
shallow, baseless and absurd.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Arrival Of Dom Pedro at New York.

New York, April ia large
force of police was stationed at the
pier at the foot Of West Twenty
Fourth street this morning, it being
the nearest available landing place
to Fifth Avenue Hotel. The cor
vette Alert. with Gen. Hancock and
staff, and Secretaries Taft, Robson
and Fish and the Brazilian Minister,
and accompanied by the police boat
Serena, with Mayor Wickham on
board, steamed down the bay, and
met the Brazilian packet Hevelius
at the quarantine. About ten min
utes after four the Alert anchored
at TwentyFourth street pier, and
the steam launch tool- ashore the
parties above mentioned, who an
nounced that the Emperor had long
since landed at pier of East river
and driven to the hotel. The crowd
then dispersed. much disappointed.
The Emperor arrived at the hotel in
a hired cab.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22


The New Orleans Bulletin, the
old, reliable and staunch Democrat
lc Journal, greets us every days
Its editor and proprietor, Col. Page
NJ. Baker, merits the support of the
people of the whole South, for the
yeomap service he is performing in
the Cause OF right, liberty and JUS
tic p scksJurg Sentinel.
We fully endorse the above de.
served compliment to the Bulletin.
For many years we were, also, made
glad by its daily appearance, bat
sometime ago we were "cut off,
The Bulletin is all that the Sentinel
claims for it, and SO regret 10 be
without if.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Almost tncredibio-Tes.

From the Canadian Faunor.l
\ man named langley recently
went to st. Mary'S Bay geese hunt
ing. Seeing a moose on the Oppo
site shore, he fred, and at the same
time a porpoise leaped from the
water, and the bullet killed both it
and the moose. The porpoise float
ed to the shore, and the hunter used
it as a raft TO paddle across TO the
moose. There he found that the
bullet, after killing the moose, had
gone into n hollow tree, in which
was store of wild honey, which
was flowing through the hole made
by the bullet. Reaching for what
he thought was stick to plug up
the hole, he caught rabbit by the
leg. Rather Startled, he threw it
violently from him, and struck 4
covey OF eighteen partridses, Kill
ing them all.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Gen. Butler is asked 10 Explain.

VIII some one tell what has be-
come of that 100000 appropriated
last year to photo-lithograph the
back drawings in the Patent Office
The money has been spent and the
work has not been done. Stop INTO
the witness-box, Gen. Beujanin
Franklin Butler, and tell Us what
you know about it. w hat " tricks :"
did you adopt to get defi;nct De-
lano to cancel Il contract concerning
it, in order that your Graphic news
paper might have the handling of
that money? This money k.long5
to the inventors of HE caun ~. aud
they have q right to see fun ac-
count OF the stewardship OF the
Patent Office. a. Let no guilty psr-
son escape" y u U.h:hytoa Ga-ette.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1876-04-22
Meiish.

The following are the new officers
of the Mississippi State Militia,
confirmed by the Senate on Friday,
l4th inst:
Charles L. Furlong, Maor-Gene-
raj.
ID. +. Bryant, Brigadier- General
First Military Division.
O. Is. Vance, Brigadier- General
Second Military Division.
q. Y. Freeman, Brigadier- General
Third Military Division.
John w. Smith, Brigadier- Gone~
raj Fourth Military Division.
Oliver Clifton, Brlgadier> General
Fifth Military Division.
j. d. Vertner, arjgadier- General
Sixth Military Division.
Kinloch Fa!coner, Adjutaut-
General.