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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
Tuesday, April Is, 1876.

A large consignment of FOREIGN and DO.
MESTIC DRY GUODS, consisting of west of
England, French and German Broad and Mar
row Wooden Cloths, of all shades and colors !;
French, English and Scotch Fancy Tweeds and
Cassimeres, Furback, Moscow and Esquimaux
Beavers, Chinchiss, Vestings, Cloakings, sc !;
also Scotch, French and German Palsy Cash
mere Queensland, Ottoman Lace and other
fashionable and desirable Shswls, Swiss Not
tingham Laces. &C., &c.
DRESS GOODS in great variety. such IS
heavy Black and Colored Silks, Sstins, Irish
and Lyons Poplins all wool Merinoes, Delaines
SatGen Cloths Serges, Elegant Imported Plsids
Alpacas, Empress Cloths, &C., &C.; q very rich
and rare assortment of Lyons silk Velvets,
Velveteens and fine Plush Suitings, Prints,
Bleached and Unblaached Cottons from and 3
yards wide, large line of English and Amer.
can Blankets, Flsnnos, Ladies', Gents and
Childrens Hosiery, Gloves &c, together with
7cly choice and we'll selected stock OF Velvet
Brussels, Administer, Tapestry and Ingram
CARPETINGS, RUGS, &C., &C., from me-
dunn to finest Imported M"rseiles and Turkish
Quilts and u variety of other goods too numer-
Gus to mention.
Gs- Sales to continue from day to day until
the entire stock is disposed Of
The whole to be sold without reserve, in lots
to suit all for cash.
Sales commence daily at 10 a. M, and and
7! p. m.
Washington, ap 15-1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
1BY TELEGRAPH

NEW YORK, April 17.-Stocks dull and I'M.
sottlod Money-no osns-3. Gold -. Flour
quiet and unchanged. Wheat firm and moder-
atey active Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMogE, April 17-Virgnia IS, old, 30 j;
Virgnias, consolidated, Gil; West Virglnlas g.
Cotton quiet; mddling III. Flour firm; good
73aS4 So do. Extra 50sS5 80; do. Family
75as7 80; City Mills Super 75nS4; do. extra
50sS6 81 do Rio brands 5laS7 rs do. Fam
lily SO Wheat steady and firm; n" Western
red l5Dsl52; PcHnsylvsnia red l55al3o; Mary
land red l31sl5S do. amber l6Oal6o 40 white
140alG0 Corn-Snuthern frmer and higher; de-
mnnd good Western unsettled weak ana low
err Southern white 65; Southern yellow 66;
Western mixed TT spot; 62i biu May Outs
quiet and steady; Sout horn, good to primo 4os
so; Western white 46a49; Western mixed az"
A. Rye scarce and firm at 8Oao6. Hay scarce
and firm Maryland and Pennsylvsnla 2aS23.
Provisions quiet and steady. Pork S23. Bulk
shoulders e5s9; clesr rib sides l2sl2t;
loose 9lal:t packed bacon-shoulders l9s" lOt
clear RIB SIDES l3tal3! hams 1915 Lard irm;
refined 14a crude Offering. !utter quiet Ind
Gas er; Western, prime to choice SSa35; do. good
prime 30a33 Coffee quiet and heavy Rio car
goes 153a1Si; jobbing 16ttl94. Sugar active
and firm 81 % siOb
PHILADELPHIA, April 17.--Beef Cattle were
dull this week, and prices were rather lower;
34JO head arrived and sold at 6ia63c for extra
Pennsylvania and Western Steers 81 &c for
fair to good do, and It 5c per ID gross Tor COM
mon, as to quality. Sheep were unchanged
$500 head sold sold at 53a7tc per ID gross. rs to
condition. Hogs were dull; 4O0O hesd sold at
IL 5OaSl2 80 per 100 lbs net.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
TELEGR4PHIC BRIEFS.

The St. Lawrence river is free from ice for
100 miles from its mouth, and navigation Is re-
sumed.
A Providence R. l., dispatch says Dexter
T. Bro, the pawtucket cotton splnners, have
failed for $500 900.
The tow boat Dictator, belonging to St. Louis
coded with the bridge at Hannibal, Mo-, this
morning, aud was completely wrecked. Harry
Young, the clerk, and eight of tho crew were
drowned
An Italian named Francisco Vincent Was
fatally stabbed last night, at Providence, r. L.,
BY fellow couutryman named Pasenl9 Csrari-
no, while attempting to defend a woman with
whom he was walking, and whom Cararino
had struck 10 the face. Cararino was arrested
Jealousy was the cause.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
Dom Pedro.

New YORK April l7.-About seven o'clock
this morning carriage containing the Empe
ror of Brazil and his party while being rapidly
driven down 9Th avenue, was run Into by
heavy wagon belonging to the knickerb booker
Ice COMPANY and badly wrecked. The Empe-
ror and party escaped without injury, and an
other vehicle being procured they proceeded to
their destination.
New YORK, April II This morning the
Emperor OF Brazil left his hotel with Mayor
Wickhsm, Comptroller Green and other city
officials to call on Gov. liIdcn, and afterwards
visit institutions under the care of commission
ers of charities aud corrections. ln the even
ing the Emperor will visit Wall street, the Gus
tom house, and some OF the down town ex-
changes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
LOCAL BREVITIES

A party o. Germans, WHO came down from
Washington. have been cujoyng themselves III
fishing 10 day, at Opossum Hall, on the oppo-
site side Of the river.
Mrs. G. A. Ryues, of Washington, was un-
fortunate enough TO lose her pocket book aud
the $275 it contained, yesterday, Oh the Wash
ipgion ferry boat.
Rov. Mr.. Elaud, pastor Of the Shiloh Bap.
fist Church (colored baptised sixteen persons
10 the Potomac, at Battery Rodgers, yesterday
morning. A large crowd wasiD attendance.
The Washington Capital, says: Mr.. Alex.
Huuter will shortly depart for Florida, to write
up the old battle scenes, swanps aud alllgators
With an eye to u short trip to the Bahama Is
lands.
The case of Fred VS.. Dixon ct ais. from the
Fauquier Court, was argued 10 the Court OF
Appeals, last week, by Col. Mosby and } L..
Robertson for appellant and M>j # 4. Taylor
Scott for appelees, ADD submitted.
The grand Centennial ball of the Alexandria
band takes place at Harmonic hall to night,
and is expt cted to be highly enjoyable affair.
The floor managers will be dressed in the cos
tune Of rye olden time"
The work ofimproving and Strengthening the
Aqucduct Bridge is progressing rapidly, and
the general opinion of practical engIueerS Is
that when completed it will be the strongest
bridge in the country.
A little son ofofhrnr James Smith was badly
and it is feared fat lily, scaldcd on Saturday
evening, at Rishcil s. Hooge's mill, by being
pushed into vat of scalding water by COM
paulon.
MIR. G. Boyd Barrett, the former popular
host of the City Hotel, in this city, who Is now
engaged 10 business in Washington, is to he
married on the 25th inst. to one OF the falrest
daughters of Loudoun county.
Passengers by the w. 4 0. train this morn
ing, report that the roof OF The residence OF Mrs.
Trbbs, at Lecsturg, caught fire last evening,
hut was extingui,hed by the neghbors before
much damage was donc.
|. will BE- extremely gratifying to the many
friends of Francis l.. Smith, esq, the veteran
lawyer of this city, to learn that he ID GONZALES
cont trom the recent severe attack OF indlspo'
sition by which he was Frustrated.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Thomas Bryan, of Washington,
were among the attendants at Christ Church
Yesterday morning. MIR. Bryan is distln
puished son of the late Daniel Bryan, formerly
postmaster Of this city.
As will be seen by reference to an advertise
mcut elsewhere in to-day's Gaz rte MIR. Schnei
der, at his restaurant, foot OF King street, han
at last obtained. and Ia ready to furnish 1t tc
the publc-what was the want OF the age
good five cent cigar. and, in addition. has AT
excellent remedy for dyspepsla-good oezel
water
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
nj utiny.

SAN FRANCISCO, April l6.-The steamer
Crocus arrived here to-day from Hong Kong
via Yokohama, with cargo Of rice and SS2
Chinese passengers The intention was that
the steamship should sail direct to this port,
but TWO days out from Hong Kong the Chinese
outlined complaining of the food and water.
The mutiny was queiled without loss of life, but
in consequence OF the trouble the ship put 10 to
Yokohama where 40 extra crew of forty men
were obtained. 1t had been given out here
that on the arrival of the Crocus the anti Coo
lie societies would mob the passengers and a
strong police was stationed at the landing. The
Cinnamon were, however, undisturbed on their
way to Chinatown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
By Green IL Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.1
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN ALE a
SALE-Undsr the authority of the decree OF
the Circuit Court of Alexandria county, Vir-
ginis, in the suit of Roach's executors vs.
Rosch's devisees passed at the May term, 1875
OF said court, the undersigned, who was appoint
ell commissioner for that purpose, will sell by
public auction, en- SATURDAY, the 10th day
OF May, 1876 at II m, at the east front of the
Market House, in the city of Alexandria, Va,
the property, in said county, known as
"PROSPECT HILL"
late the residence of James Roach, deceased, on
the south side Of the Arlington turnpike and
OH the west side of the Alexandria Canal, bind
ing on both, containing about two hundred and
twenty -four acres
About 40 acres of it is rich bottom land. val
liable for agricultural purposes and especially
vnuabl' Tor its rich deposits OF brick clay.
Tho remaining "a acres extend to tue tip OF
the bluff and front on the county road from
Alexandria to Georgetown On this Is 3 hsssa
LARGE BRICK MANSION. with Sta .HSi1
bes and all necessary outbuldings, the site be-
ing unsurpassed by any in the county, or Its
vicinity.
The estate has been surveyed and divided
into number Of parcels one Of 5O acres, en-
bracing the Mansion House &C.. another of IA
acres, in the bottom, with Frame House, Barn,
&c.; another of s. acres, in the bottom, with no
buildings
A number of small lots, binding on the canal,
each containing about acres and other parcels.
In addition to the foregoing also, TRACT
OF LAND, in said county, on -Four Mile Kun,
on the county read from Alexandria to GEORGE
town, about equ distant from Washington,
Alexandria and Georgetown, containing about
56 u. 0 r. | p. This place has valuable WA
TER POWER for either mill or q factory,
and the land is Of fair q !sity.
Also w ELvE-ACRt LOT Of GROUND
near the last mentioned tract, lying south of and
binding on the w. il q. 4. K.
Terms: Twenty per cent Of the purchase
money cash; the residue in three equal install
mentS, at six, twelve and eighteen months re-
spectively, with interest, to be secured by bonds
OF the purchaser. with good personal security.
Title to be retained until full payment of pur-
chase money, and land to be resold At purchas
er's risk on default in meeting bonds at maturity.
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
np l4-eots Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

ELOOR STAlN-We have just prepared oy
Il our new recipe large supply of the a9ov I'VE
useful and popular article. 1t renders the n3or
slightly and attrsc i've in appearance beng o.
or the floors of rooms it is desired to keep I'M
carpsted during the summer season it is espe
ciaily adapted. 1t is prepared already tor Inn.
mediate use, will dry hard and firm IN the course
of a few hours, and can be applied oy any one
with brush or sponge. We are permlt1eu 70
refer to number OF our customers who nave
used it with entire satisfaction. Shipped to the
country in any quantity desired Sold BY the
pint or gallon. co
apl II JANNE1 - w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
ALEXANDRIA is IN VIRGINIA,
l.. H. ChamdIer's Body Found.

NORFOLK, VA, April 1.-THE body OF l..
II. Chandler, who disappeared FROM his resi-
deuce 10 this city Cd the morning Of the 9th
lust, was found floating in the harbor near
Norfolk this morning He was dressed 10
full suit of black clothes. His pockets were
filled with stones. The remains were very
much decomposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

stone, of the Philadclp bia Transportation Com
papy's line, came in collision with an abutment
Of the bridge here yesterday and sunk. A
large quantity of Centennial goods belonging
/" business men in this city was ruined. Loss,
$40 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
RADICAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. Tho

RADICAL EXECUTIVE CoMMIrTEE.-Tho
Radical Executive Committee of this county
held a meeting 10 this city last Friday evening,
at which it was decided to hold ward ADD town.
ship meetings GU the night of the 9Th Of May,
to elect delegates to County Convention, to
be held in this city on the 18th of Nav, to
nominate candidate for the House of Dele
gates. Benjamin Austin, John B. Syphax.
and H. d. Smith arr spoken of in connection
with the nomination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

The ST. AsAPH STREET IRACk.-lt is un-
derstood that application has been made to
Judge Keith for an injunction to restrain the
w. u o. r. r. Company from running their
,rains on ST. Asaph street, south of Princess
The motion was argued at Warrenion on Sat
urday, aud it is expected that decision will
be rendered tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
NJ urders.

New YORK, April l7.-Johu Farrell, aged
50, was shot and killed yesterday morning by
j John Tactic, aged 81, in the hallway of the res
dence Of both parties, in East Twenty elghth
street, during a quarrel about wages. Iaete
was an employee of Farrelrs.
August Mez died yesterday from injuries
received by being throwo down stairs on the
Glib inst. by Rapport Max.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

New CHURCH FURNITURE The ladies OF
ST. Pauls Church congregation have tastetul'y
rehtted the vestry room Of that church. They
have also removed; the old altar chairs ADD re-
placed them with three very handsome ones
lctcly completed by Massrs. Green l. Bro. of
this city. The new chairs are of ash and wal
nut, upholstered in heavy crimson plush, and
reflect great credit upon tn" Alexandria work
mcn who made hun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

The market opens quiet and easy, with
tendency toward decline in prices. The re-
ceipts to- day were light, al the Wheat tha.
sold WAS of an inferior quality and brought l2o
and l53 Offerings of ll62 bus hels vi mixed
Corn with sales at 5St and 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

"a friend 10 need is friend indeed" Such
friend is Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup, which
should be in every family; it only costs %
cts. a bottle and may save many octOr,s biz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

FIRE-rhc alarm OF fire. yesterday morning,
about halt: past nine 'cIock, Was caused by the
burning Of the chimney and part Of the roof of a
framed building, OH the corner Of Cameron and
Henry streets, which is occupied by Mr.. James
+. Hammersley as grocery store. The fire
department responded promptly, bu. their SER
vices were not needed, the f .nes having been
extiuguished with buckets by the neighbours
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

BISHOP JOHNS W1LL.-Messrs. Cassius +.
Lee aud Arthur Herbert have been appointed
executors of the will Of the last Bishop Johns
1t is understood that the Bishop LET his ate
residence, Malvern" near the Theological
Seminary, to his daughter, Miss Julia johns
Mrs. Johns left here this afternoon tor Nor.
folk, where her relatives live, aud where she
will reside 10 future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
Disaster.

ALBANY, n. Y, April 1.-THE barge Key
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
MARINE INTELLIGENC
sun rose .......... 5 - uuJ:. ri>,.s.......- z
Sun sets ..............6 IS High wster...... U VI

ARRIVED.
Steamship E c Knight New York, to A
Reed
Steamship New York Philadelnhia, to F A
Reed
Steamer John w Thompson, lower Potomac,
to + A Reed.
Schr White Foam, for Washington.
SAILED
Steamer Lady of the Lake Norfolk, by + A
Reed.
Schr w d Marvel, Georgetown. by Alexsn-
dria Marine Railway
Schr Twilight, from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA
Schr Zoe, cleared from Baltimore for this port
18th instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

The WEATHER The cloudiness of yester-
day having continued during the night, culml-
mated early this morning iu shower Of rain,
followed by hail. The weather also turned
much cooler, aud early in the day, overooas
which had been discarded during the past few
days, were again found to b. comfortable. Light
clouds have continued to foat 10 the skies all
day, but the temperature has been pleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

POLICE REPORT -Ouly two cases have been
tried at police headquarters since the last re-
port.
VIM. Willis, colured, tor fast driving on the
streets, was fined and discharged
A white maD, for confirmed drunkenness,
was committed to Jail.
Five dodgers were accommodated at the sta
ton house Saturday night, and one last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
AVCTIO~ SHLES.
By Wash. Is. Williams, Auctioneer.
Washington, u. CT
BANKRUPTCY.
The stock Of New York Wholesale Importing
DRY GOODS.

consisting in part of the stock Of the late firm of
R. NJ s. B. j. M"Stsve & Co., of New York.
Important to the trade and public. Over Sl53,-
600 worth of Foreign and Domestic DRY
GOODS at auction, at their large and spacious
store, corner Tenth and D streets, Washington,
D. c. commencing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

VICTORIA LAWNS and other WHITE
Y GOODS-17th April, lS76-A full line of
Nainsooks, Mssalia, Tarlatane, soft finished
Cambrics, French Orgsndi' 8, LonsdsIe Cam
brics, Sc. Victoria Lawns at 20c-yard wide
and very fine Also II 4 Linen Shrtings, p. G.
Linens, Towelings and Napkins in great varie-
ty and very cheap.
d. F. BRASHEAR,
b. B. Hoomes. No. l09 King street,
ap II Alexandra, va.
GUN UMBRELLAS
y SUN UMBRELLAS
A full supply of the above at prices to suit
the times ut
spT G. G. BERRY'S.
HAVING purchase the Gallery formerly
III owned by Mr.. A. NJ. Hail, at
NO So KING STREET,
we are now prepared to furnish PICTURES Of
the most artistic style, from card size to life, in
either India ink, oil or water colors.
Statistic guaranteed
OLD PICTURES COPIED to any size de-
sired.
ap 1l-2ws NJ F. STONE s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

EASTER MONDAY.-The festivities Of Easter
Mouday have been we'll observed to.day by the
young people generally. Pic uic parties have
visited all the available spots 10 the immediate
vicinity OF the city and Shooters Hill aud Bat.
terry Rodgers have been covered with merry
part es of children diverting themselves by roll.
M d picking eggs and other childish
sports. all the day long.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
BLACK FRENCH MOUSLIN, ga and GA.

BLACK ALPACAS and MOHA1RS. We pay
special attention to the selection OF this class
of goods, and offer them ut such prices rs
to defy competition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17

WEATHER PRoBABlLrrlEs.-War Depart
ms )" q Office of the Chief &gac' Officer, wasA
M '.''.,. d 6 .4pnl II, lS7e-lo:so a. NJ
T T|, the Middle and Eastern States, rising
i Ln' ~" stationary or lower temperatures,
'n'hwrst vcering to northwest Winds, aud party
i 'ujv or clear weather, except possibly rain at
,hn ,ylreme northern stations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-17
H. c. SLAYMAKER cos.

HENRIETTA CLOTHS, pure Silk Warp. as
low as an ordinary Cashmere.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1876-01-28

an Cornorations nd Pareehial Affairs, made
the following report;
cox.,rrss on coHpoa4.,es. AxDl
New Orleans, January rs, 1857
| To tho Honorable Pzssident and Members Of the
Your COMMITTEES On Corporations and
Parochial Xffairs have had under conside.a.
ton Senate bill No. 10, an act to incorporate
the town of Clinton, which they report
favorably with. amendments - follows,
viz: Wv Il - Ill
In line tan, section three, after the word
'.aet, strike ont lines ton, eleven, twelve and
thirteen, ending With the word Clinton"
In line three, section four, strike out all
sitter tho words mot to exceed" and insert
zone per cent"
In line ten. section four, insert ''net to ex-
coed the State license"
In line fifteen, section four. strike out the
word fifty" and insert twenty
Strike out sections eight, nine and ten.
In line two, section eleven, strike ont all
after incorporation" and insert according
to law"
Strike out section thirteen.
II. II. TWlTCHELL, Chairman.
Lies over.
Senator Twitchell gave the following
notice: ...
/ give notice that Will move an amend
ment to rule thirty-three ct some future
day. =
Senator Robertson asked and obtained
unanimous consent to call up House bill
No. 48, entitled an act to provide for the
time, manner and place Of holding elections
in this State; to provide for the appoint
ment of commissioners of election, and di-
recting the mode of counting and compiling
of votes, and making the returns Of the
election, and directing the PRONUNCIATION OF
the results of elections; to provide penal
ties for intimidation and violence at the
polls, and other attempts to prevent .
fair, free and peaceable election; to provide
proceedings tor contest for Office, and to re-
peal al other laws inconsistent with the
provisions of this act.
The bill passed its first reading aad was
ordered printed. t...
Senator Robertson asked and obtained
unanimous consent to call mp House bill
No. 10, entitled an act relative to the
public printing, and the publications of the
ordinances, advertisements and proceed.
ings, etc, of the city Of New Orleans.
The bill passed its first reading and was
ordered printed.
Senator Robinson asked and obtained
unanimous consent to call up House bill No.
~, entitled N act to regulate the manner
of making advertisements in judicial pro-
ceedings and sales Of property under judi /
cial proceedings in all parishes other than
that of Orleans, regulating the price thereof,
and directing the manner and pnce 1t
which contracts should be made by police
juries or municipal corporations, except
New Orleans, for public printing.
The bill passed its first reading and was
ordered printed.
The constitutional rules being suspended
by four. fifths affirmative vote of the SEN
ate, the bill was placed upon its second read
ing, and referred to the Committee on
Printing.
On motion of Senator Harper the Senate
was declared adjourned until to morrow at
p NJ.
P. E. BECHTEL,
Secretary of the Senate.