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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
LOCAL BREVI7IES

Some coored men propose to raise Lucas
pole 10 the First Ward.
The cadets of St. john Academy viii prob
ably decide to visit Norfolk during the coming
summer.
Among the strangers here to day was MIR.
Thomas w. Smith, formerly OF this city, but
now of Washington. Fl 8 friends will be glad
to learn that he has regained his health en-
tirely.
During the storm yesterday afternoon one OF
the large plate glass paues n the show windows
of Sayuaker Company's dry goods store Was
driven 10 and shattered by the force OF the
wind.
The work of cutting down the side walk on
the Dorthside of Christ Church was commenced
to-day, but upon representation by the Vestry
TO the Mayor, it was stopped until further en-
quiries could be made.
The time allowed for the track OF the a. d.;
w. r. r. to remain on St. Asaph street Will
expire by termination at twelve O'Clock next
Sunday night, aud the Superiuten OF Police
has orders to commence removing 1t at that
hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
Centennial Notes.

PHILADELPHIA, May 1.-The attendance
at the exhibition to-day is estimated at from
%. 900 to 80 900 up 10 one o'clock. Many Of
the distinguished guests who were at the open
lug yesterday are visiting the Exhibition to day;
Several foreign ministers, including those OF
England and Chill, are now on the grounds,
and there are many congressman, army and
navy officers, and nearly all the State Govern
ors and other digntares who attended yester'
day. The weather is delightful with the ex
ception of high wind, which raises great
deal of dust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

Positively THE LAST WEEK The great
sale OF dry goods by auction, which has been
going on at the corner of 10th and D streets,
Washington, for some time will positively last
only this week logger. Those who would not
miss the UNUSUAL opportunity offered by this
sale, of supplying themselves with tiue and
scrviceable goods at very low price. must go
at once, or forever hereafter hold their peace.
The sales have been immense, and the prices
uarvelousy small The goods are of the best
quality as all who have bought will testify.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

DEs MONIES, Iowa, May 1.-The State
Grecpback Convention met here yesterday
There were tbirty-6ve delegates present. The
usual greeuback platform Was adopted, and
delegates we're elected TO the National Conven
ton al Indianapolis. Resolutions were adopt
ci directing the new State Committee to call
another State Convention, not later than tie
18th of August to nominate State ticket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

The New Acknowledgements Frank Hol
liugsbead announces the resumption of hel
Mount Vernon daily trips by the steamer Ar.
row, which has just returned from Baltimore
vastly improved in everything but her name.
The latter W IS not considered susceptible of i'm
provemeut. The Arrow has been practically
rebuilt aud entirely rcfuruished, regardless OF
expense, and now appears in her gayest Cen
tcoua costume. When it is added that the
Commodore will personally tread her deck 10
command as of yore, aided and assisted 10 the
entertainment OF his guests by Captain Blake,
the legion of slght.seers and pleasure hunters
will hesitate long before they pass he Arrow by
Tor other means transportation down the Poto.
mac 10 the American Mecca. - Washington
RepuJlicuN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
TRUSTEES SALE 3, a
VALUABLE FARM
Z aIpEt .rGJTNTV UIRGJNl a

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA..
| By virtue Of deed of trust given 10 me, dated
December l, 1878, and recorded in liber =. No.
| 4, folio 29S, one Of the land records for Fair AK
county tate OF Virgins viii proceed 10 sen;
of May, A. d 1876, at II O'Clock, noon, in front
of tho Court House, at Fairfax Court House,
| Virginia, all that certain tract of land situate
| md lying in the county of Fairfax, and State OF
| Virginia, near FRYING Pan Meeting House.
more July described in said deed, and contain
| ing us acres OF land more or less, and oelng
| The same property conveyed by Thomas K. Love.
commissioner, by deco duly recorded and dated
June 30 1870, to j. G. Wall, together with HI
the improvements to the same belonging or ap
pertaining
l. 1873, and the cost and expenses of sale, casn
the balance in equal notes. bearing eight per CT.
inter ST, ir one and two years. All conveyance
ing ut purchasers cost. A deposit OF S25o re-
quired 1t sale.
COMMISSIONER SALE-By virtue of
~ the decree of the Circuit Court OF Fairfax
county, entered up At November term 1870, IN
the suits of w. Powell vs.. NJ j. Worster,
Richard Hirst and others, the undersigned,
com missoners named in said decree, will, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of May, 1876, Cour!
day, al | ococK D m, in front of the door OF
the Court House of said county, sell to me hlgh-
est bidder the following LOTS OF Lam -
Lot No l. contsnng 81 acres. rood and 81
poles. and lot No. ,. containing IL acres, ro0ds
and IS poles; said two lots constituting lot No
3 in he division of the real estate of the late
VIM. Nelson and were purchased by Richard
Hirst This land lies near Langley, in thrifty
negh borhood, and is of good quality.
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 pay ments, to
hear interest from the day Of sale an! TO be SO.
cured by the notes of the purchaser, with good
personal security, and the title to be retained
until the last payment is made.
+. l.. SMITH,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax co an 15-w4w Comm RS. of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

CANDIDATES MEETING The Conservative
Committee will hold meeting at the Office OF
the late Board Of Public Works to plight, when
they will meet all the candidates who propose
to run at the coming primary election. Inc
object of this meeting is to make the necessary
arrangements for conducting that election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

The following gentlemen have been appoint
ed delegates to tho State Conservative Con
venlion from Loudoun county: j. W. Foster
X. V. White. A. I NJ. Filler, VIM. II. Gas
,alay, John A. Carter /. L. Fred. l.. e.
Helm, J. B. Throck morton, Fl. + Pcyton
VIM. Matthew, John f. Ryan and 2. W.
CARRIER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
The Chinese.

SAN FRANcIsc6, May 10 "A dispatch from
Victoria, B. C:,lsays a resolution passed the
house without debate declaring it expediont
that the government take steps to prevent the
province from being overrun by Chinese to the
injury Of the white population.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

CIRCUIT COURTS The Circuit Court for
Alexandria county, Judge James Keith to pre-
side. will commence at the old Cour House next
Monday. The Circuit Court for the city, 10 be
held by the same Judge, will commence on
Monday, the 22d inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
CA.fDEDY TIES.

[All cards inserted under this caption must be
paid for in advance
ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
4 CITY, respectfully announce myself u
candidate for recollection to the office Of Meas
urer and Inspector OF Lumber; subject to the
decision of the Conservative primary election.
my lite ia Els l.. ADAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

REvlvAL.-Rev. MIR. Waugh, of the NJ. f.
Church, South. preached at the revival SER
vices in the NJ E. Church last night. Rev.
Mr.. DiDwiddie also took part 10 the services,
A large coDgreg CATION was present, and much
interest was manifested, several persons asking
for prayers. The services will be continued to-
night, when Rev. W. {. Webb will preach.
Service will commence at S clock, sharp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
COmmOnwealth's Attorney.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL
Il EXANDRIA.
At the request Of some o, my friends, ! here
by announce myself candidate for re election
to The office OF Commonwes this Attorney o.
the city of Alexandria at the approaching May
election. This announcement is msle subject
to TIE action of nominating convention OIL
primary election of the Conserv tive party. II
Reelected, shall devote my time, energy anc
ability to the discharge of the legitimate duties
Of the office.
NH 29-td JOHN Nj. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

EXCURSION PARTY.-Quite a large party OF
ladies and gentlemen, under the lead Of
Messrs R. G. Lee ADD J. H. /, vile, made an
excursion to Mar hal Hall TO. day on thc steam
tug Comet. They were accompanied by por-
ton of the Alexandria baud, aud proposed TO
spend the day 10 dancing and fishing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

re- The County Republican Convention to
nominate candidate for the Legislature will
be held at the County Court House, on Monday,
May 18th. Ward aud township meetings will
be held at the usual places, on May 9.h 1T $50
y. m. l. y UNEAL. CnalF lhah
my Std q. Q. THORPE, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

Police REPORT. Since last report the fol-
lowing cases have been tried:
Cephas Thompson, Oscar Bennett, Howard
Jones' John Mason aud George Stewart, all
coIored, tor being drunk aud disorderly on the
street, were fined and discharged.
George Swansbury, drunk o. the street, was
locked up for exsnnna lou.
Three dodgers Were accommodated at the
station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

1t is not the quantity eaten that gives
strength life, blood ami health. 1t is the
thorough digestion of the food taken, let 1t be
much or little Therefore, do not stimulate w
the stomach to crave food, but rather assist
digestion after eating, by taking Simmons
Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

A MOTHER SUPPLY OF BALMORAl
"A CREPE at great bargain less at retail
than the wholesale price few weeks ago. Very
cheap Black Alpacas full double warp:
nv IL b. e.. STAY co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

The "womau's friend is wnat DR.. Bull S
Vegetable Pills may we'll be termed, for every
womau that has once used them will not be
without them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
Fire.

BELLOWS FALLS. W., May IL The resi-
deucc Of Chester Pike, at Cornish, N. H., was
burned this morning. Loss $50, 900. Insurance
Sll 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
ID 4 IL IL l. IL s. > III u L d.
TO THE PUBLIC.

Prof T. E. Dulsney, has opened first class
Shaving and Hair Cutting Saloon at Harrison
Jacobs old sand, on Prince street, next door TO
Tire Gazette office, where he is prepared to servo
his customers with neat work and polite barbers
Sole 3; .ent Tor JACOBS CELEBRATED
AMBkOSIAL HAIR TONIC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

~ FOR RENT-The three Story BRICK
- HOUSE, No. g. south Fairfax street. Pos
session given on the 18th instant. Apply to
WIN. VINCENT, Carpenter, or to Mrs Nj A
RIA GARDNER, Leesburg, Va my ll-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

DLAlN, GREY and BLUE SEERSUCkEk
L at 7c yard less than cost to the importer.
Beautiful goods for travelling suits.
nv Fl c. SLAYMAkER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

A CARD-I hereby return my thanks tn my
many customers for their past patronage, and
do cheertully recommend II. +. Tancil as
good, polite and first class barber.
Respectfully,
my g. I'm HARRISON JAG0 BS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

OTICE-We hive succeeded in getting
~ more of those Striped Victorias, for Child
ren's Dresses, Aprons, &C.; the best thing fol
the money to be had in thls'llne:
H. A. SLAYMAkER 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
Keeper Of the PoOr's III Ouse.

T RESPECTFUL LILY announce myself can
J. didate for Keeper of the Aims House sub
jcct to the decisionb f the primary election.
Very respectfully,
nv lite JOHN ARNOLD.
ITO TIE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
l. CITY, most respectfully present my
nare as q candidate for reelection TO the office
of Oyerseer OF the Aims House and IF clccted,
promise to discharge the duties Of the office
faithfully. Subject to the decision of the pr-
mary election.
my 9-te* JOB n STEPHENSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

r RESPECTFULLY announce myself can
i didrte for Collector 0: Taxes for the North.
era District subject to the decision Of priInsry
election.
nv Ste JAS. FOSS Ell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
Mayor.

T1OIHE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL
Il FXANDRlA.
l respectfully announce myself candidate
for re election TO the office Of Mayor al the Mu-
nicipal ell ction, to be held on the 18th inst.
my 5-ld* * kEMPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

CTRAYED AWAY, April 20. HEIFEE,
y one year old, red buffalo, belonging to Pat
rick B,yne A LIBERAL reward will be given
for information. or return to No. II Wcile st.,
between Fairfax and Royal. my 9-3LS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
A LEXANDRIA WATER COMPANY

\ DIVIDEND OF TWO DOLLARS PER
SHARE will be paid to the Stockholders at the
office OF the company, No Is Prince street, on
and after Monday. the 18th instant,
M, 1l-3t r. u. FENDALL. Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
NJ USICAL MOTT G. h +.

Persons in the country wishing their
PIANOS TUNED AND REP RED
can make arrangements TO that ell cl, on mod
crate terms, by writing to V. BECKER, PIANO
Store, 5O2 9th street, N. W., Washington, y. =.
nv 11-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
Auditor.

T ANNOUNCE myself candidate for re-
L election to the Cthce of Auditor, and mosi
respectfully submit my claims TO the voters OF
Alexandria; subject to the decision of tine pr.
mary election.
my lO-te ROBERT 5. ASHB1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
Measurers of Lumber.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THIS CITY-.At the
Il solicitation of my friends l announce my.
self candidate for Measurer OF Lumber; SUBJ
ject to the Conservative primary election.
NV Ste JOB \ l. PROCTOk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

LOST .s.vD EOEND.

T OST-FIVE DOLLARS REWARD-Lost
IL on Sunday, April Both. either on Wishing
ton or Duke streets o. Oh the Virginia Midland
train that let Alexandria at GAO y M, gen.
tcuan's SEAL RING, (crystaD with crest cut
upon it. The finder will ecelve the above re-
ward by leaving it at Ii Washington street.
MY 1875
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
Weigher of Hay.

rNO THE VOTER OF ALEXANDRIA.
l. CITY, respectfully announce myself
candid Ate for the office of Weigher of Hay and
Keeper of the City Scales subject to the decis-
ion Of the Conservative primary election.
my lite +. nj. WEhDON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

southeast, slowly rlsiuS Ieupe1asule' eicoi VI
cloudy weather.
COLUMBIA S. f. +. Goa regular meeting
Of the Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company
was held last night, ID. A. Windsor, esq, presi-
dent, in the chair
In the absence Of the secretary Mr.. Thomas
Lcadbcater was chosen secretary pro ten.
The resignation of Mr. R. W. Wheat as re-
cordng secretary of the company was received
and unanimously laid upon the table.
90 motion, the following resolutions were
IN unously adopted:
Resolred The Columbia S. Z. E Go. fully
appreciatng the valuable services resdered by
Nir. L S. Lead eater as Chief Engineer OF the
Fire Department during the past five years,
aud feeling sure that his place cannot we'll be
supplied by any other does earnestly request
that gentleman to allow his name to be used
as candidate for reelection to his Office either
before the people or the City Council. as the
case may be.
Resolrei, That these resolutions be publish
ed in the city papers, and copy of the same
be forwarded to Mr.. Leadbeater.
The meeting then adjourned.
EPISCOPAL COUNCIL The approaching
Diocesan Council will probably be the largest
ever held 10 the diocese. Last Friday Two hun
dred and sixty-eight names had been sent in,
With more to be heard from. But as the South
ern Churchman says there will be room for all
and a hearty Welcome to all. All delegates
have been notified where they are to remain
whilst 10 Alexandria it will be impossible for
the committee to meet them on their arrival,
as trains and boats come into Alexandria every
half hour. Should there be any difficulty,
however, let the delegates enter the Mansion
House coach, drive there, and report to Major
Green The following delegates have been cleo
ted from Richmond Peter g Warwick, A. Y.
Stokes, Major John Fl. Claiborne, +: B. Ad
olson, James Shields. John L Williams, MIR.
Poindexter AID Don ?. Halsey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

rINO THE VOTERS OF. THE CITY OF AL
L EXANDRIA-I respectfully announce
myself candidate for the Office Of Collector o
Taxes for the Southern District.
vS-te WESLEY AVERY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
CANDIDATES.
House of Delegates.

ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
Il CITY AND COUNTY-The Conservative
Committee has ordered q primary election for
candidates for al Offices except that for which ]
WAS announced, and a prominent member of it
has admitted that I could beat Mr.. Febrey in Il
primary election because am better known in
the city which has the controlling vote, thus
disclosing their object to elect Mr.. Febrey DO
cause he is their choice, without allowing the
people to choose
shall, tioref re, be An independent candidate
for the House Of Delegates, and eating on the
people to put down tlls unjust dictatlon OF a
snail set promise, if elected, to serve the inter
ests of this whole community, and not of any
privileged few.
mystic NJ d. BALL.
A CARD-At the request OF friends An
"a nounce myself candidate for the House
of Delcg ties to fill The vacancy occasioned by
the resignation Of Capt w. H. Fowlc. If nom-
mated | shall make an active and thorough cam
vass. snd if elected, gratefully approaching the
trust con6ded to me, shall labor faithfully 10
promote the interests of my constituents.
ap l9-tf HENRY w. FEBREY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
HEALTu REGULATIONS.

at meeting of the Board Of Health, held ut
the Auditors Office, on Monday evening, May
9th, it was resolved to call the attention ot the
citizens to tho fact that both owners and nccu-
pants of houses are liable to fine for permitting
or committing Dusances upon their premises.
The following sections OF tho law are published
for tho information OF all Concerned
Section d Every owner or Occup!er u lot
on which any necessary now is or shall be here
after erected shall constantly keep such neces-
sary in good order, and not suffer it to become
nuisance under q penalty OF one dollar Tor eve
ry day it shall remain IN that state alter notice
in writing and reasonable time Tor remedy be
given by the Superintendent of Police"
Section 7. No person or persons shall dis
charge cast or cause to how INTO OF upon any ol
the streets lanes OF alleys or other parts OF the
city any kitchen otfal (iquid or solld) but shall
deposit the same in some suitable vessel, there
TO be- kept til called for and removed IN the
manner hereinafter provided. IL Shall be inc
the duty of the Trustees OF the Poor to cause All
such otfal to be called for collected and re-
moved four times n week in tho months OF May,
June, July, August md September, and twice Il
week during the remainder Of the year for the
use and benefit of the Aims House. Any per,
son or persons, his or their servant, who shall
violate any of the provisions OF this section shall
forfeit and pay not less than one nor more than
five (5) dollars, to be recovered rs other hnes
and 10 FIXTURES are now recovered 1t shall be
the duty of the Bosrd Of Health, Superirtend-
ent of dice and Police Const.bles to cause the
provisions of fhis section to be strictly complied
with and enforced"
Persons desiring tho removal of nussnces
will please report them to the following mem
bers of the Board:
lst ward: Park Agnew and Chss. L. Nesle
I'd ward: q. G. Berry, John Lannon and Geo.
Il. Robinson.
Sd ward: Josiah Ford and Michael Smith.
4th ward: jas w. Nails and K. d. Rudd.
The Health Officer, Dr. L. &. Powell, and
the Superintendent of Police, q. w. Clifford,
will attend to complaints made by any residents
Of the city.
EREsH CASHMERE sUlTlNGS and
Il CASSIME ERE for boys just RECEIVED at
apis H. G. SLA MAKER CO.'S.
MOTIONS CELEBEATED PINEAP-
IN Pile CHEESE just received by
apl2 J. &. & E. MlLBURN.
TRY OUR soc OoLoNG TEA, with Green
| i Tea Flavor.
feb IL j. G. & E MlLBU RN.
4 ,RANBERRlES and Coxe's Gelatine jus
| ~ received By
dec 80 J.C. s. E. MILBURN
TOFFEES-Af full line 1T reduced rates just
NH q GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.
nklED CHERRIES, Peaches and Apples
NH Is j. c. g. Z. MILBURN.
MESS MACKEREL, in barrels and kits,
spa lust received BY g. WIN. RAMSAY.
nRIED PEACHES and German Pears
IL dried WHOLE just received By
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself y can
l. didLte for the office of Superintendent OF
Police subject to the primary election.
my 5-tes GEORGE +. PRICE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
City Scayenger.

THO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA,
L respectfully announce myself candidate
for the office of City Scavenger; subject to the
decision of primary election.
NV ste HORACE SWAIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

THE subscriber respectfully announces him
l. self for the petition of City Scsvenger
subject t. primary election.
my 6-td j. Nj rs Il. COLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11
Collectors Of Taxes.

ITO THE VOTEkS OF THE CITY OF AL
Il EXANDRIA-I respectfully announce
myself candidate for re election to the ottiCe OF
Collector of Taxes for the Southern District !;
subject to the decision Of q primary election.
nv 10-te STEPHEN L. FIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

WEATHER PRoBABlLITIEs.-W Var Depart,
ment. Office of tke Chief Signal Officer, Wash
motou. D. e., .May IL. lS76-lO:3O a. ~
In tn" Middle States high followed by falling
barometer, winds backing to southwest AID
southeast, slowly rising temperature, clear or
nloudy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

4 ,RANBERRlES and Coxe's Gelstine jus
~ received By
. dec 80 j. Z. u h. M1LBU Nm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

CAGCUs.-A caucus of SOME twenty-five or
thirty persons was held lasr uight at the resi-
dcnce OF one of the promin, ut candidates, for
the purpose of organizing what is termed a
."PeopIc's or Independent Party" 1t Was
determined 50 submit a proposition to tn
conservative Committee, at their meeting to
might, to allow all persons to vote at the prin,
say election for portion of the officers, pro-
vided such voters pledge themselves to sup.
port the nominees Of the Conservative party
for those otfic,r rs alone, leaving them free to
vote as they pleased for all the rest Of the off :
Gers. The proposed 'Peopls's Ticket has not
yet been perfected. but, it is understood, that
it will be presented ina few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

nRlED CHERRIES, Peaches and Apples
~ for sale by
NH Is J. G. s. Z. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-11

T RESPECTFULLY ANNOUNCE myself
l. candidate for CLERK OF THE COkPD
RATION COURT, of the City of Alexandris,
subject to the decision Of the Conservative prl-
mary election.
mar JAMES r. CATION.