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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-11-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

TsHR. PUBLIC ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
! that Mr.. HRSHY wOLY IL No longer in
our employ, and 10 not authorized 10 transact
business. Of whatsoever nature or character,
for 10. STERN 4 SON.
Gold IIiii. Osober .. 1870. oeiti
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-11-04
The Gold Hill Daily News ha'

The Gold Hill Daily News has
now the largest and best
circulation Of any evening
newspaper published In the
State Of Nevada. II Is
therefore the very best and
most efficient medium for
business, mining and all
other advertising.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-11-04
EPPINGERy SALOON,
NEVADA BLocK,rsA FRANCISCO.
Entrance on summer street,
LOUIS PPfSGRR...........prs,rie'sr

uAyrNa REMOVED PROM MY yoRSER
" location on Halleek street to Nevsas
Block, ! will be happy 10 have oil my o'd
MILWAUKEE BRRR A SPECIALLY.
am LOUIS KPPINaER.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1876-11-04

IN N. B.-Partiss WIN desire the saving
secure our brokerage services In yIrripia and
san Francisco Tor one fourth per ceut. on noon
bullion and onethird per cent. on BAas bullion.
w We will attend 10 Sales Of Bullion A..
sAYED ELsEwHrn. THAN IN 0uR own orYicE
81 IN EXTRA brokerage Of only one-tenth OF
one per cent.
ori9 I'm O.. wIE1AND 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
.AVCTION SaLES.
BY C. w. Green, AucLiOneer.

TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE
II Default having been made for six success
sive months in the pay Haent of the semi-monthly
instalments secured to the "Alexandria Coop
erative Building Association of Alexandra,
Va.," by the deeds of trust hereinafter mention
ed, and the Board OF Directors Of the said Asso
citation having requested in writing sale Of the
property thereby conveyed the undersigned,
by virtue Of the deed of trust from George
Washington colored and wife to them, dated
August % h 1872 recorded in book 2 folio 1874,
and the deed o. trust from said Washington ard
wife to them. dated January lSth 1873, recorded
in book 2 folio $50, will, ss the trustees therein
named, ut twelve o'clock M, on SATURDAY,
April 22d, 1876, in front OF the Market House,
on Royal street, in Alexandria, Va, offer for
sale, by public auction, all that LOT OF T.sAA
BRICK HOUSE thereon on the west side of
Royal street, between King and Prince streets,
having front of 20 feet 81 inches, more or less,
and extending back about IS feet inches:
The amount due the said Association is
$527.85 with 6 per cent interest from March
2ith, 1876
For more particular description of the said
property ana the title which the undersigned
will sell and convey, reference is hereby made
to the said deeds OF trust.
Terms Of Sale One third of the purchase
money in cash and the residue in six and twelve
months. with u per cent interest, secured by the
purchasers bonds, with personal surety, and
deed Of trust on the property sold-the pur-
chaser to pay the cost of conveysncing and have
the privilege of cashlng the sale or paying the
bonds before due
For further information apply to D. L.
SMOOT, Attorney for said Association.
GEO. Ii. ROBINSON
JNO. B. SMOOT Trustees.
mh30-ts THOMA PERRY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
LOCAL. BREVIIIES.

Mr.. Richard Pcverll, a well-knowD citizen,
who lived north OF the canal locks, died at an
carly hour this morning Of disease OF the blad-
der. He leaves Two children, and has been
twice married. his last wife having left him
q few months since.
In the Supreme Court of Appeals Oh We'd
nesday the case Of Fairfax VS. city of Alcxau-
dria was set down as prlvedged case. Thorn
ton vs.. Fairfax. Motion to advance or dismiss
argued and submitted.
The Easter holiday OF the schools in the city,
both public and private, has commenced Most
of the latter began their holiday on Wednes-
day. The public schools were dismissed last
evening until Tuesday next.
That small houses are wanted 10 Alexandria
is shown by the fact that an advertisement OF
a house Of that sort for rent, published in yes
terday's Gazette, brought twenty enquirers to
this Office this morning.
Large numbers Of coored people from this
city, among them the 'Pioneers," headed by
a drum corps, went up to Washington to-day
to attend the unwilling of the Lincoln statue,
in that city.
The only portrait of the merchant prince,
A. T. Stewart, ever taken, was painted by the
late L. r. Rossitcr, the artist, the father-in.
law of MIR G. II. Smith, of this city.
The boys are having fine sport in fishing
along the river front for perch aud catfish, Of
which large numbers arc caught.
Intelligence has been received here that the
miners of the Georges Creek Coal Company
have resumed work at the old rates.
No cases were reported at police hcadquar
tiers this morning, and only one lodger was ac-
commodated at the station house last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
Dom Pedro.

New York. April l4-The Brazilian frigate
'Neterohy" arrived lat Sandy Hook, this morn.
ing, and came to anchor at quarantine. She will
return the saIutes offered to the Emperor Dom
Pedro when he arrives 90 the Hcvcllus. That
vessel is now about due. The Brazilian Minis
ter and the Brazilian Commissioners to the Cen
tenniaI Exhibition will 20 down the bay IN a
steamer to meet the Emperor and take him OH
and bring him up to 23d street. Secretaries
Fish, TAFT and r robson, and Admiral Rowan
are expected to meet to night to arrange for the
meeting of the Il npcror. The Collector and
Surveyor Of the port will also 80 down to meet
His Majesty,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
BY Green a. Wise,

Real Estate Agents and AuctlOncers.l
VAtUABLE KEA Ar EaT + lii - AL E3S
SA LE-Under tho suthoritY Of the dccrrn of
the Circuit Court of Alnxan 'ris county, Eir-
glnia, in the suit of Roach's executors VS.
Roach's devsecs, passed at the May term, 1879
Of said court, the undersigne who WIS appoint
cd commissioner for that purpose, will sell by
OF May, 1876 NJ Il m ri the east front Of the
NJ .rkct House, in the city OF Alexandria, Va,
the property, in said county. known rs
PROSPECT HILL"
late the residence Of james Roach, deceased, on
the south side Of the Arlington turnpike, and
on the west side of tho Aiexandrs Canal, bind
ing on both, containing about two hundred and
tWenty-four ACRES
About l4O acres of it is rich bottom land, val
liable for agricultural PURPOSES, and especially
valuabl for it, rich deposits OF brick clay.
The remaining "a acres extend to the tcp OF
the bluff and iront on the county road from
Alexandria to Georgetown. On this Is Il ss9s:'
LARGE BRICK MANSION with Sta .kasE
bes and All necessary outbulldngs, 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 81 acres, en-
bracing the Masslon House, &C.; another Of 4
acres, In tho bottom, with Franc House. Barn,
&c; another Of 81 acres, in the bottom, with no
buildings.
a numDer OF Shall loIs, plnu'HR oii tne eahe1',
each containing about acres, and other parcels:
In addition t. the foregoing, also, IRACT
OF LAND in said county, on Four Mile Kun,
on the county road from Alexandria to . Gorge
town, about cqui distant from Washington,
Alexandria and Georgetown, containing aHout
81 n Or. IL p. This pace has valuable W. A
TER POWE Err, ior either n mill or Il factory,
and the land is of fair qialily.
Also a1WELVE-ACREL LOT Of GROUND
nesr the last mentioned tract, lying south Of And
binding OH the w. i 0. L. K.
Terms: Twenty per cent of the purchase
money cash the residue in three equal install
ments, ut six, twelve and eighteen months re-
spcctvcly, with interest, to DC secured by bonds
Of the purchaser, with good PERSONAL security.
Title to BIZ retained until full pay lrcnt OF pur-
chase moacy, and land To be resoid at purchas
or risk on default in meeting bonds at maturity.
S. FERG USON BEACH,
~ 1doote Commissioner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
The Markets.

BALTIMORE. April IA Va. 6s, old, 80; do:
consolidated, GS. w. Va. $ o. Cotton dull and
heavy; middllug l24al2s Flour steady, firm
and unchanged Wheat frm but quleI; bust
ness restricted by limited offerings; No. West
cru red l5Oal52; Pennsylvania red 1916 1871;
Maryland red l30!l5o; DO. amber l6oa!O2; DO;
white l40 .l6O. Corn, Southern, active and
firm; Western 6rmer; Southern white 62a64;
do yellow 1865; Western mixed 664 spot; %
May. 0 ITS dull but steady; Soui hern good 20
prime As so; Western white 45a4S; Western
mixed 4U443 Rye firm but quiet at 50 SIS.
Hay scarce. firm and higher; Maryla and
Pennsylvania 2l.O0 ,$25.OO. Provisions quiet
and steady. Pork S23 20. Bacon, shoulders,
lOsalO4; clear rib sides l3}al33; hams 5 ll6.
Lard scarce and firm; rcfued IA; crude n,ne
offering Butter fairly active anu easier; West
ern prime to choice 1886. Coffee dull and un-
changed Sugar firm aud demand good at
Ok .lOs. Whiskcy dull and lower at III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
Fire.

FALL RIVER, Mass, April l4.-Marvel
DavoI L. Co.'S machine shop, IN THIS city, was
turned this morning. This building belonged
to The Fall River Iron Works Company, and s
valued at $4,000 The stock. fixtures, Gu
giue, etc., belonged to Marvel ptvol u Co.,
and were valued at forty thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

PETITIoNs.--ln the House of Representa-
tives, "Wednesday, MIR. Hutton, Of Virginia,
presented petitions OF William Lloyd, Peter
Virz, Martha A. Fisher. Joseph Ruse, Joseph
Boyer, Edward I. Preston. and Samuel Ride
nour for reheariug Of their cases in the matter
Of Claims rejected by the Southern Claims
Com EMISSION, which we're referred to the Com
mittee on War Claims
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
Sustaining the Sunday Liquor Law

BUFFALO, n. z, April "A The excise
commissioners this morning revoked the license
OF John Trmm, who has been on trial for VIC
aion of the Sunday liquor law. An effort has
been made by the Liquor Dealers Association
10 compromise with the Law and order society
for keeping the saloons open during certain
hours only on Sunday, bat without avail. This
decision of the commissioners will have the
effect of closing all the saloons on Susdays, as
the law aud order society have presented CON-
plants against more than two thirds of the sa
loon keepers OF the CITY for the violation Of that
ou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
AbScOnded.

OswEGo N. Y. April IA. Richard Ken
Won, tax collector Of the town OF Ambay, Us
wego county, has absconded with between
$1,000 and $4,000, collected by him. Othcers
are in pursuit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

CAPsIZED. "A small sail boat containing two
men was capsizcd when off the shpyard, about
two o'clock this afternoon, and its occupants
thrown Into the river. Another boat at oUcc
put off to their assistance, and after cousidcra-
bic difficulty, caused by the high sea running at
the time, succeeded 10 rescuiug them and tow
iug their boat toto the cove below the ship
ward,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

MATTHIAS POINT LlGur.-Considerab
complaint is made by river men about the
Hardness of the contractors in commencing
work 90 the light house and day beacons on
and near Matthias Point. The appropriation
was made aud the contract awarded last year,
aud the promise was given that work should
be comucuced as soon as the weather permit
ted yet, So far, nothing has been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
hob COOS IN STORE

DERF UNI ERR ES-Luhin's and Piver's Ex-
L tracts, Jsnneys Orange Blossom Cologne,
Genuine Imported F. Marie Farins Cologne,
DreAcfs Vienna Bell Cologne, Reads Grand
duchess Cologne, N. Hynson jennings Double
Eau dc Cologne, Hoyts German Cologne and
Lanman s. Kcmps Florida Water. Also Cou:
dray's Genuine French Extracts in bulk, of all
the popular odors, and for sale by the ounce or
bound dec 81 JAN NE1 i CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
by +. A. kerby. AucIiOneer.

COMMISSIONERS 6ALE-Under decree
~ ot the Corporation Court OF Alexandrla
city, rendered at the June term, 1873, in the
chancery cause of John p. Emerson VS.. Charles
at att" II 'e . clock M, on SATUkDAY, April 18Th
1876, in front OF the Market House, on Royal
street, in Alexsndris, Va, the said Shirley's
NE-TWELFTH INTEREST IN A 11ssasAA
FRAME HOUSE and LOT of GROUND. 2sA
No. II On the east side of Washington street,
between King and Prince, and the SAID ohlr-
ley's onetweith interest in n $50 ground rent
issuing out of the house and lot Of ground on
the CAST side # Washington street, north of the
Methodist Episcopal Church.
Terms of Sale: Enough OF the purchase mon
ey in cash to pay the costs OF suit and expenses
OF sale the residue in one two and three years,
with interest, secured by the purchasers bonds,
with personal surety and retention OF the t'tie
until the whole Of the purchase money shall
have been paid. Cost OF convcyancng to be
borne by purchaser. u. l.. Smut,
NH l6-ts Commissioner of Ssln.
rOMMISSIONERS SALE-By virtue OF
" the decree of the Circuit Court Of Fairfax
county, entered up ut November term, 1910, IN
the suits of w. Powell Va. M j. Worster,
Richard Hirst and others, the undersigned,
commissioners named in said decree, wlli on
MONDAY, the 18th day OF April, 1876, Court
day, at O'Clock y. m, in front OF the door of
the Court House Of said county, sell to tn, high
est bidder the following LOTS OF Ian y -
Lot No. l, containing 81 acres, roods and 4!
poles and lot No. 2, containing q acres rood
and IL poles said two lots constituting lot NO.
3 in the division of tho real estate of the late
VIM. Nelson and were purchased by Richard
Hrst This land lies near Langley, in thrifty
neigh borhood, and is of good quality.
forms Of Sale SO much cash in hand IS Will
pay the costs of suit and expenses Of sale, and
the residue in three equal annual payments TO
bear interest from the day of sale, ana 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.
f. l.. SMITH,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax co NH IG-w4w Comm'rs of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

BITTEN BY A TURTLE "A Dcgro man banned
Dave Lomax had one Of hsfogers very severely
bitten while playing with a soapping turtle at
Downey's grocery store, last night. So teDa.
cluus was the grip of the reptile that it became
necessary to pry open its mouth with knife IN
order to release the mans finger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
BY r. n. Kerby. AuctiOneer.

COMMISSIONERS SALE-Under a de-
~ cree of the Corporation Court of Alexan-
dria city, entered at the December term, 1870
in the chancery cause Of Jacob Stout VS.. Fran
els A. Dickens ct a., the Undersigned will pro-
coed to sell, by public auction, in front of the
Market House. on Royal street. Alexandria:
Va, st y o clock M. on SATU RDAY, April
I'D, 1876, al that excellent FA RIM, with thu
improvements thereon, containing about 5tS
acres, known rs 'OSS1AN HALL" and now
in Fairfax county, Va, and admirably located
on the waters of AccoLlnk run, near the Little
River turnpike, and the w. c., Y. M. i q. ).
Il. h. 1t is convenient to Alexandria, George
town and Washington.
Terms: One fifth of the purchase money in
cash the residue in SIX, twelve aud eighteen
months, with six per cent interest, secured by 4
retention OF the title to the property sold, and
the purchasers bonds, with personal surety.
Cost OF conveyancing to be borne BY purchaser.
ID. l.. SHOOT
GEO. A. MUSHBACH,
COURTLANDT H. SMITH,
Commissioners of Sale.
n B-Fur further information apply t. ID. L..
Smoot, Alexandria, Va NH 23-ts
TRUSTEES SALE-By virtue of decd OF
l. trust from Susan NJ. jackson and her trus-
tee, dated the 3Oth day of January, 1860, record
ed amongst the land records of Fairfax county,
iber G. No. A, folio Z, and for the purposes
Fairfax Court House, on MONDAY, the 18th
day of April next, that being Court day, the
following property, TO wit: TWO LOTS or
PARCELS OF LAND, on the west or north
west side Of SCOTS run, in tho county of FAIR
fax, containing together thirty-Iiye acres three
roods and IL poles, lying about one mile north
of the village OF Townsville, and adjoins the
lands Of said Susan NJ. jackson
Selling rs trustee, shall convey such title
only us Is vested in mo, which, however, is be;
licved to BIZ unquestionable. Sale between II and
o'clock Terms cash.
NH 2l-eotd ThOS r. LOVE. Trustee"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

BUSINESS AT SHEPHERD s.-The large
amount of freight carried by the steamerJ. W.
Thompson between the river landings and
Shepherds, the railroad pier on the opposite
side of the river, is increasing On her trip up,
Wednesday, she carrcda large number of hogs
heads of tobacco to that point for shipment
North. This morning she was detained there
more than an hour receiving freight Tor the va
rious landings on the Potomac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

They say business is dull sugar and coffee
are selling slowly. Not so with DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup; we understand our druggists
can hardly supply the demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

CORPORATION CoURT-Judge E. NJ Lowe
PRESSING -CoNTINUATIoN OF YESTERDAY S
PROCEEDINGS Rodgers 4 Bro. vs.. Wilmer
T. Bro; jury aud verdio' for defendant.
II TO DAY.-Mioer's administrator vs.. Wind
sor; case dismissed by order of plaintiff.
Articles used 10 trial of jesse Gibson were
ordered to be returned to Thomas Downey.
Camp VS.. Bailey; detinue; security for costs
given by plaiotiff.
Geo. Walkers assignee VS.. James E. Wood;
and Packard VS.. Geutzberger; cases continued.
j. D. Armstrong VS.. the W. c., V. NJ. u
6. S. R. Il. Co.; Judgment for plaintiff tor
$40 80 aud costs.
L. 5. Jones vs. same; dismissed by consent
Andrew Shulcr vs. City Council; case; jury
sworn and case 10 progress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
Foreign News.

Foreign News.
NEW YORK, April IA Brownsville dis
patch says porirlo Dlaz, COMMANDING the
Mexican rcvo utionists is III possession Of the
entire frontier opposite Texas. His troops have
been paid to the llth. L,barra and the Mex
lean customs officials arc on the Texan side.
Part of Diaz 8 command was to leave to-day
for Monterey. The u. s. gunboat WAS on the
other side. The American officers are morally
assisting the Mexican Government. Labarra
expects to receive he p by way of Vera Cruz.
LONDON, April 1.-the Russian lnvalide
says that the Shah oil Persia has sent large
force OF troops to Mesched, a city IN Northwest
ern Persia, the capital Of the province of kho'
rassan, whence they will commence war against
Nero. If the Shah succeeds hr may be expect
ed to take possession Of Nero before Russia can
annex it.
The Cologne Gazette says that Canada and
New F,uadiand have asked TO be admitted
toto postal union on the lst Of July.
LONDON, april IA special dispatch to the
Times trum Berlin says that the journals OF the
Cz oh party in Austria assert that Russia plainly
informed the SrrVians that she will protect her
from Austrian coercion in the eveut OF ScrVla
declaring war against 1,u:ky.
the sargent force debated by French troops
south of Constantine, Algeria, numbered 1000,
not 4 600 as at first stated
New YoRK, April IA The purSer Oh the
steamer Iybec which arrived at this port, this
morning, from Cape Hayden, reports revo
luton against the government of Gen. Domi
ugue took place in Cape Haytlen on the
4th instant at four o'clock in the morning,
and has proved complete success, the
whole population rising en- masse without
a dissenting voice. No blood was shed,
the only shots fired being iuo the air. The
entire north, as far as heard FROM including
Fort L;oert, Iron, Gcande, Riviere, Lembi
and Plassance, have declared in favor Of the
revolution % the 9th of April the troops Of
the north we're marching on Gonaives to at
tack that p ace, ii such step should be found
necessary, which is not prohaho- 1t is d lmus'
certain that the present government must fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April ID, lS7G.-Thc
day is observed as a National holiday in the
District. in commemoration Of the assasslna-
ton of Mr.. Llncolo, whose death occurred on
the l4th oil April, 1865 The event Of the day
is the unwilling of statue of Mr.. l.. at Lin
coin Park. near the Aims House, and about a
mile east from the Capitol. The city is swarm
ing with negroes, decked out in holiday attire,
aud the ceremonies Of the day are being co.,
Quoted under their auspices. Fred Douglass
is the orator of the day, and the procession
is long one, interspersed with bands of
music
CONGRESS
Neither house Of Congress is in session to-
day, the Senate having adjourned over on
Thursday till Monday and the HOUSE until to-
morrow.
KILBOURNE.
The recusant witness kilbourne, who has
sued out writ of habeas corpus before Judge
Carter, Of the District Court, will, it is gener
ally understood, not be released by the House,
and tomorrow the Sergeant alarms will be
instructed to so inform the court. The Judi
ciary Committee will report in favor Of "h old
ing on.
ADJOURNMENT.
There is but littlc talk Of the adjournment of
Congress yet but it is understood to be the
impression of the "leadcrs" that the session
will c,osc about the 10th of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14
Bargains !
Bargains !!
Bargains =!
DEAI.H A MS.

A tine, new and complete stock, comprising
Suits Of French.
English
and Scotch
Cassimeres,
Diagonals,
Worsteds,
sc &c Sc,
in great variety,
ut remarkably low prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

SUDDEN DEATH-A coIored man, named
Lewis Gaddis, was found dead in his room, 10
what is Known as Jameson 5 row, near Beach s
pond, about haif-past six o'clock this morning.
He had been complaining yesterday, but was
not considered ill. The occupants OF the next
room say that they heard him cough about an
hour before the time he was found dea d. When
found, be was lying on the floor, with bis head
resting on his haod, and near rude couch OF
pallet He was abou, fifty five or sixty years
of age, aud had no iamiy-!iving entirely
alone. Constable Juo. Gray was notified, aud,
together with Tailor Cline, went to the place
and took possession OF the deceased mans eff
fects, among which was found bank book,
showing credit OF $50 to deceased at the
Farmers and Mechanic $ Savings Bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

FISH REPoRT-FishtowD, this moroing,
presented most animated and busiuess-Eke
appearance The wharf was crowded with
fish ing vessels, packed in some places three
deep, aud the measurers, cutters, and other
laborers connected with the handling of fish
we're as busy as bees. All this, together with
the noise of the hammers Of the carpenters
who are putting up the new buildings there,
made up scene of hustle aud thrift such as
has not prevailed this season. Receipts have
largely increased, amounting to about 10000
shad 10000 behring's, 100 buuches of rock
and perch, and $500 tayIors. The prices OBJ
tanned we're: For shad from $3.50 TO sl4 per
hundred, herrings from $1,000 to Sll 81 per
Thousand, rock FROM l6 TO % cents apiece,
white perch from to 10 cents per bunch, and
taylors cent apiece.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-14

WEATHER pRoBABlLlTIEs.- Var Depart
k1 nines Of the CAiJ Signal Officer, Wash
mSm nan D. G, april IA, ls7e-lO:SO a. M
mg'o"" M;dIle Atlantic States, stationary, toll
hwd by rising barometer soutnea,s E E.auS,
HEX ny to westerly and to northwest ff'oay
p O;.ht with cloudy aud clearing weather.