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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-01-11
2VCTEO" Stiles.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF vALUA-
~ BILE ROPERTY NEAR FALLS
CHURCH, FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA.-Un-
der authority of decree of the Circuit Court
of Fairfax county, Va, passed at its November
term, 1876 in the suit of Moran and wife VS..
John g. Gheen 9: al, the subscribers, commits
sioners, appointed for that purpose, will sell at
public auction. on tho premises, at II O'Clock u.
m, on SATURDAY. the 18th day of January,
1876, the following described property, lately
owned by John h. Gheen and now occupied by
John J. Moran, viz:
county of Fairfax, on the Middle turnpike road,
near Falls Church, and described as follows ac-
County Surveyor of said county, February IL,
1868: Beginning at the northeast corner of the
land heretofore owned by Joseph E. Birch and
northeast corner of the land purchased by said
Birch of A. r. Ives, being also the southwest
corner of a. r. and S. S. Ives land, running
thence S. 814o 4. 43 chains Is links to chestnut
stump and sprouts at the Brick Church lot;
thence S. 44o W. 8 chains l24 links to the centre
of the road on the line of William Tay lor' isnd;
thence S. 541o w. Sc chains 25 links to stake
and stones in said road thence s. TO W. III
chains 90 links in said road to another stake at
the corner of the land purchased by said Birch;
thence n Ito f. 46 chains 80 links to the begin.
ming, containing II o. 3 r. and II p, exclusive
of g. Pr and SO included in said survey aad
occupied by the said turnpike being the same
property which was conveyed by John j. Moran
and wife to Almond Birch in trust toI certain
purposes by deed of May ~, 1874 duly record
ed in said county. Terms-Casl.
HENRY w. THOMAS,
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
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LbS Al SREyETIES.

at a numerously attended meeting of those
Interested in the Colored School House Asso.
ciaiion, held at the south Pitt-street School
House, last night, resolution was adopted re-
guessing the trustees to make a report of their
actions at a meeting to be held two weeks from
that time.
The regular meeting of the City Council will
be held tonight The Special Committee on
the claim OF Dr. }. Is. johnson, for repairs to
the Friendship Engine House will report, and
it is expected that considerable debate will en-.
sue lhercupon.
MIR. VIM. Coyau, proprietor of Sarepta Hall,
has made complaint to the mayor Of the rent.
iDg of Harmonic Hall for public entertain
meutS, without having the necessary license.
The case will be heard by the mayor to-mor-
row.
Clinton Lloyd, esq, late chief clerk Of the
House of Representatives. aud sojourner 10
Loudouu county, has been appointed Judge oil
tho County Court at Williamsport Penn.
A Deputy Sheriff from Loud ,un came down
on the ". l. 0. R. r., tins morning. in charge
of u unatic Gu route tor Stanton.
Among the marriage licenses granted 10
Washington, yesterday, was one to Francis A.
Warning aud Nettic Struder, Of this city.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Kate NJ. Mil
burn took place from St. Paui's Church, this
afternoon, and was largely attended.
Business at the ship-yard is very brisk now,
about eighty men being employed there.
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FOreipn News.

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE Paris corrospon-
dent of the Times telegraphs it is generally
believed that the ministers, while agreeing 90
the general sense Of the programme, will differ
10 regard to details. % the ether hand. 10
view of Dufaures' resolute attitude, Marshal
MacMahon and NJ. Buffet, it is thought likely
will hesitate to embark on a policy which might
entail serious results.
LONDON, Jan. IA special dispatch from
Paris to the Pail Mall Gazette says that the re-
tirement from the Cabinet Of Leon Say, the
Minister of Finance. appears certain, notwltb-
standing the denials published. The other
members will probably remain. A Cabinet
Council was held at noon to-day, at which
Murshal MaoMahon presided.
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The Markers.

New YORK Jan. l1.-Stocl1s dull. Money 7
gold bid. Gold l25 Flour quiet and I'M
changed Wheat dull and unchanged. Corn
quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 11.-Virginis 6s, peelers,
IS; consolidated 6Si; West Vas: 8. Cotton
quiet and shade easier middling l2asl2a,
Flour quiet and steady; Western Super 75.
$4 do. Extra 4 25sS4 70; City Mills Rio
brands 5Ou$6 IS; otner grades unchanged.
Wheat scarce and firm; No. 2 Western red 1876
Pennsylvania red l35ala8; other, grades IN
changed. Corn-Southern quiet and unchangedi
Western dull and off; Western mixed, new, 6Sa
spot; 63A January; 90 February. Oats scarce
and very firm; Southern 4oa4S; Western white
45a47; Western mixed 42a44. Rye quiet and
unchanged. Bay unchanged. PROVISIONS quiet
but firm. Butter unchanged Coffee quiet and
steady and unchanged. Sugar firm; demand
good at / ssl0s. Whiskey dull AT 81 III.
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The Latest.

Having made my Fall and Winter purchases
of CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS. TRUNKS, HATS and SATCHELS,
and other goods usually found in a first class
Clothing Establishment
Iwould invite the public to call and inspect
them before purchasing elsewhere, feeling con-
fdent that can please the most fsstidious.
My purchases consist in part of the finest of
American, French, Scotch and English fabrics.
Boys, Youths aad Mems Overcosts, of all
shades and qualities.
Suits for Boys at moderate prices.
My stock is the largest and most complete oi
any in the city. An early call is solicited.
S. DEALHAM,
oct Is SO King street.
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FROM WARRINGTON.
CONGRESS.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. IL, 1876.-ln the Sen
ate, during the morning hour, a number OF
petitious were presented, among them me-
mortal from H. w. Barton, of Virginia. Re-
ferred to the Committee on Claims
Mr.. Morrill, introduced an act apDroprlating
s25, 900 for providing base for the monument
70 the naval officers, sailors and mariners who
fell in the late war, which is to be erected by
tho contributions of their comrades The bill
was passed.
Mr. Merrimou, from the Committee on
Rules. reported adversely on Mr. Morton's
resolution TO change the 25th rule, so as to
dispense with requiring formal leave to intro
duce bills without previous notice, but to re-
ouire bill to go over one day if objected to.
After discussion by Mr.. Morton, MIR. Ham
lin. Mr.. Morrill, and Mr. Merrimon, the reso
luton was recommitted.
Mr.. Withers, Of Virginia, presented the Gre
dentials of Hon. J. w. Johnston, Senator
from Virginia for six years from the fourth OF
March, 1877. Laid 90 the table.
A bill was introduced authorizing the people
of New Mexico to form State government.
Referred.
Mr.. Withers, OF Virginia, introduced res
olution for taking from the files the papers IN
the case of the administrator Of James Monroe
and referring them to the Committee on Rev
dictionary Pensions; also, for referring the
petitions of John Carr, Charles Jones and An
drew johnson to appropriate committees, all
of which were agreed to.
Mr. Cooper, of Tennessee, announced the
death of ex-Presdent Andrew johnson, and
tributes of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased ex-President were made by Mr.. Nor
ton, of Indiana, and Mr.. McCreery, Of Ken
lucky.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
In the House of Representatives the amnesty
resolution was taken up.
Mr.. Hill made most forcible speech, and
was listened to with undivided attention by
the floor and the galleries, crowded throughout.
Mr. Hill was surprised that Mr.. Blaine
should yesterday have attacked General Grant
over the shoulders of Jefferson Dayis for if
Mr.. Davis was responsible for the conduct OF
his agents at Andersouvillc, then Gen. Grant
was responsible for his agents at St. Louis,
and the whiskey frauds fell on him. Laugh"
ter. After quoting The official records OF
the Confederate government to show that
the same ratious were given Federal prig-
ouers as to Confederate soldiers, and detail
ing at length the various efforts made by
the Confederate Government to release the
prisoners on both Sides he quoted the
fact that twelve per cent Of Confederate prison
ers died 10 Federal hands, while only 9 per cent.
of Federal prisoners died in Confederate hands,
as conclusive, showing as to where most Of the
cruelties were perpetrated. "Who, said he,
are the murderers p
At the conclusion of his speech the death OF
Andrew johnson was announced, and eulogies
were pronounced, after which the House ad-
journed, Mr. Garfield having the floor on the
Amnesty bill.
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Fire In a Colored school House.

WASHINGTON, Jan. ia fire occurred
here to-day 10 colored school house, 10 which
were nine hundred children. A frightful panic
ensued, but though many ofthe children were
pitched from the building and trampled under
foot and frightened into fits, none OF them
were killed, and but few hurt.
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Railroad Acciden t..

LYNCuBURG, Jan. 1l.-Secton Mastor Wat
son, on the A. Nj. & 0. R. R., was killed five
miles west OF this city, yesterday afternoon,
and one of his men wounded, by gravel
train that backed into their hand car.
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EONKS S.vD ST.9TEN.rE II T.
JANUARY, 1876.
John Il. Parr0ttt,
No. s. King street,

(NeXt 70 COTses bAHkIHg IIUusV,1
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Dealer in
BLANK BOOKS, WRITING and WRAP
PING PAPER, VELOPES, INKS,
PENS, MUCILAGE, PENHCLD-
ERS, INkSTA n DIS, LEAD and
SLATE PENCILS, SEAL
ING WAX, &C., &c
Also Engraved Notes, Drafts and Bank Checks,
Letter Copying Books, Presses, Brushes and
Ink, Erssing Rubber, Gum Bands, Silicste
States and Books, or anything else wanted in
the Stationery Department, as well rs SHEET
MUSIC, besides FLOUR SAChS.pisln Or
printed to order-PAPER BAGS of all kinds
and sizes, Shipping Tags, Sc, at factory prices.
-,
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EEETED" SFLES.

TRUSTEES SALE of REAL ESTATE
i IN FAIRFAX COuNTY-Pursuant to
that certain deed OF trust from NJ. Van b. 30
gan and wife to the undersigned, bearing date
land records of Fairfax County Court, liber l.,
No. 4, page 400, and a. the request OF the party
secured thereby, l shall on MONDAY, the
nth day of January, 1876, at II O'Clock m,
Court day, sell to tns highest bidder, at puoiies
SALE before the door Of the Court House OF sald
county, all that TRACT Or LAND conveyed !o
by said deed, containing Isl acres and l2O poles
This land is about q miles south Of Fairfax sts-
ton, and adjoins the lands OF Hutton and others,
and is in good state of cu:tivstion; has sui
iciency Of wood, and is finely wstered. =,
Terms Of Sale: SO much Cash in hsad as Will
pay the expenses of sale, the sum of SZGO@ AND
the accrued interest thereon since the Iotn OF
September, 1870 snd the residue on credit OF
twelve months to bear interest from the day OF
sale, and to be secured by lien on the property
sold. The title is supposed to be good, but the
trustee will convey only such title as Is vested
in him BY the said deed Of trust.
THOMAS MOORE, Trustee.
Fairfax county, dec 17-wts
DUBLIC SALE.-By virtue of six (6) deeds
L of trust, executed by James h. Dodd, TO
the undersigned respectively, and recorded IN
the Clerks office of the County Court of Lou
doun, January II, 1869, december a. 1869,
February IA, 1916, August 2, 1877, June2 1913,
and Jan. 7, 1874, in TWO or Whcn DEEDS MIS- y. -.
Dodd tho wife of james b. Dodd, has united,
we will, as trustees named in said deeds offer
for sale, upon the premises, on SATURDAY,
the 22nt day of January, 1876, that valuable
MILL PROPERTY in Loudoun county, Va,
on Little River three miles from Aiddeburg,
known as MILL HILL MILLS, containing
about two-and-a-halr acres OF land, on which IS
situated the said mills, large and conVe- HEssA
nient DWELLING, and all necessary -lzkR
outbuildngs, all in complete order, Thls mil
has recently been fitted up with new machinery
and is said to be the most perfect merchant,
grist, saw, and water mill in the county. The
dam has also been rebuilt, at an expense OF two
thousand dollars, md is now water tight ana
permanent.
Terms: One-fourth cash on day Of sale, and
the balance in three equal annual payments,
with interes: from day of sale said interest to be
paid annually, and the payment to be secured
by the notes of the purchaser, and deed OF
trust on the property.
LCRMAN CHANCELLOK,
CHARLES p. JANNE4,
T. W. N. NOLAND.
novl2 cots Irustees.
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Special Notice.

GENTS EXTRA FINE BooTs AND SHOES.
We have just received fresh supply of Gents
extra fine, hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, and
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi-
tatingly recommend to be the very best on sale
in the city w. B. WADDEY,
oct ID King street,;
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LOCAL NEWS.

,n ppoRAsILITIEs.-For the New
unglsnd and the Middle. States genera!ly ciea,
,yasther will prevail, and the Temperature VIII
,.msin below freezing, except in Southern IT.
Uni. with northwest to southwest winds ana
Using barometer on the coast, followed Ny ,,ri-
inc barometer in the interior OF tne "'ooi'
States
WEDDING "A large aud fashionable con-
,,roc,t;o, assembled at the Nj. K. Church
South, this morning to witness the marriage
n Mr. Horace V. Daniel, of CnarlottesvilIle3'
and Miss Ada F., daughter of A. u. "arnelo;
c.o,. of this city, The happy, couple enecleu
n. church at 7:45 clock to the music OF !ne
wadding march, preceded by the following
groomsmen ADD bridesmaids Mr; w. ~ =
Davidson, Of this city, aud MISS Daniel' u
Lexington, sister Of the groom; MT. Gocera1'
Of Charlottesville, aud Miss Alice warned,
sister of the bride; Mr.. Frank Warhold' orother
Of the bride, and Mss Williams, OF Charlottesr
vile; Mr.. Joues, OF Loul sa, ard MISS Doun', 81
Washington; MIR. BaIthis, OF CharloGtesVllle'
and Miss jenkins, of A !exandria; Mr.. LAWSON
of Charlottesville, and Miss EntWisle, OF hseA-
andria; MIR. Hill, CT Culpeper. and Miss Ai!en'
of Baltimore; Mr.. Elliot, OF ChariottesVllle'
and Miss Giles, OF Baltimore: Inc marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. j. Hoffman
Waugh. At the conclusion Of the ceremony
the bride and groom left the church by the
centre aisle attended by their first couple, Miss
D mel and Mr.. Davidson the other attendants
fling down the side aises From the church
the bridal party drove to the Virginia Midland
depot where they took the train for Char
vile, the future residence of the welded pair.
A reception was held at the residence Of the
brides father, last night, where the many
handsome and costly bridal presents were ex-
liirn0
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TRUSTEES SALE DRY GOODS.

On and after FRIDAY, November 18th, the
largo and we'll assorted stock OF DRY GOODS
and FANCY GOODS, now in the store of
Pretzfelder u Bendheim, No. Ia King street,
Alexandria, Va, will be offered for sale by the
Assignees, and must be sold for the benefit OF
the creditors within thirty days. The stock
consists in part Of large lines Of Prints, Shee.-
ings, Shirtings, Alpacas, Csssimeres, Shswls,
Blankets Mourning Goods, Sc, Sc. all of
which will be sold at very low prices, regardless
of cost so as to ensure their speedy sales. THIS
is rare chance, and those in Want of dry goods
should call early and secure great bargains. IT,,
a~ SPECIAL.-A large line OF desirable
DRESS GOODS has been placed on our centre
counter, and will be sold for ~ lie CENTS
PER YARD, TO CLOSE. The remainder OF
the stock of all kinds has been still further re-
duced in price. nov 2o-tl
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~DDN AND GDG f..

KANAwHA sPL1Nr COAL.
We have just received consignment of the
above Coal, TO which we invite the attention OF
consumers 1t is pure and free from slate,
kindes readily and heats quickly. It's combus-
ton is complete, leaving no cindGrs oo
T. j. MEHAFFE9 s. CO.,
feb 10 Wharf and Yard foot Of Queen st.
CoAh' COAL, o0Ah'
On tho wharf and to arrive ii full stock OF nj
ANTHRACITE AND CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Sold 81 market rates per ton 2210 lbs
aug l4-tf ". A. SMOOT Shoots wharf
COAL COAL
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot OF
Queen streets, all the best GOALS known TO
this market We name in part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY.
sHAMOK1N and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
BERRY RED ASH.
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLlER?.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, es-
teemed the best in the market.
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and N Tut sizes.
Also, GEORGES CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Also.HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
Having ample space esch variety Of Coal ID
kept distinct from that of others, and is es-
pectally prepared for family use: Yards loor-
ed and Coal sent out we'll screened and free from
slate, 224O lbs to the ton Orders left with
Mess1s. Clarridge & Grigg, corner King and
ROYAL sts., or at the yards will be promptly tiled.
T. j. MEHAFFEY s CO.,
jy17 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen ST.
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CHIp THOMPSON. The condition of Chip
Thompson remaius very much the same, al
though he is believed to DO slowly improving.
dc was 10 much better spirits to-day, owing to
the reception of telegram from his father az
pouucing his immediate departure for this
city, where he is expected tonight or to.mor-
row morning.
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A Fact That We Are Willing to
Prove.

That we can show a larger and better assorted
stock of Boots and Shoes, suited to the wants
of the people, and that our prices are looer, con-
sidering the quality of the goods and workman
SHIP than any other house, in our line of goods,
this section OF the country.
w. B. WADDEY,
oct IA King street.
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NIALTEMPERANCE HOP BY
" THE ALEXA. CATHOLIC TEMPER
ANCE SOCIETY, AT HARMONIC HALL,
ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, Jan. II '!6,
for the purpose of raising funds to aid in the
erection of Memorial Temperance Statue IN
the Centennial Park.
FIRST GLASS MUSIC has been engaged.
Master of Ceremonies-R NJ. Latham.
3 Committee OF ArrangemenLs-John L. Hill,
John T. Nugent, Owen kinslow, }. Marriott
Hill
Refreshments furnished by 3 popular caterer.
No disorderly persons admitted to the hall
Tickets 81. jan 6-lw
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HANDSOME. -The resolutions of thaoks to
Appomattox Commandcry OF Petersburg, pass
ed by Old Dominion Commandcry, Heights
Templars, Of this city, gu their return from Pc
tcrsburg some months since, have been very
beautifully engrossed and Illuminated with the
symbols Of the order, &C., and will be forward
ed to Apron attox Commandery in few days.
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SEE TO Ir.-An elderly gentleman remarked
to us, to-day, what an elegant thing we'd
ding is, to draw all the pretty girls from
their slumbers, at an early hour of the morning.
The young ladies certainly seem to doat on
weddings; so ye gay and gallant young men OF
Alexandria, see that there arc enough OF them
this wuter . crafty their curiosity.
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A LII PERSONS having claims against the
N dry goods firm of PRETZFELDEk
BENDHEIM will present them to the cashier
for adjustment, and all indebted to the firm are
requested to make i'm mediate payment. no 70
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Ladies' Misses and Ch1IdreA'S BOOtsI
Shoes and Slippers.
We are this day receiving full line of La.
dies, Misses and Children's Boots, Shoes and
Slippers, suitable for Fall and Winter, en-
brscing all of the latest styles. We solicit pur-
chasars to call and examine for themselves, at
they will be sold at low prices.
oct w. B. WADDEY, "a King st.
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KNIGHTS TEMpLARs.-OIi Dominion Com
maudery of Knights TempIars, of this city,
has received AL invitation from Fredericksburg
C,mmaudery, No |, of Fredericksburg, to
visit them on the 22l of February, and to as
sist in constituting that Commaudery and dedl-
eating their Asylum. The invitation will be
considered at the convocaliou to be held to.
morrow night, and it is believed that it will be
accepted Most of the members of the FREQ
ericksburg Comma pdery were formerly mem
bvrs of Old Dom iuion Commandery.
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TELEG KAPHIC SUMMARY.

The Inland Insurance and Deposit Co., OF
Lancaster, Pa, closed its doors this morning.
-Ockerhausen Bros, sugar refiners OF New
York, have failed.
+. WIN. M. Tweed is said to have been seen
on Thursday last 10 store on Notre Dame
street, Montreal. "
Miner j. Charles, the young man who com
mitted a rape on Miss Swihard while escortlng
her to the house of her relatives at Warsaw,
Ind, three weeks ago, was yesterday sentenced
to sixteen years imprisonment.
"A dispatch from Detroit states that four
lake captains named Craig, Dare, Mccormick
and one unknown are supposed to have been
drowned 10 Lake Michigan, near kingsvllle,
Mich, yesterday, while attempting to. reach
Point au Pcee In small sail boat.
THE COURTS.
u. S. CIRCUIT COURT Judge Bond pre-
siding. In the case of the U. S. VS.. Arthur
Randall, colored, convicted yesterday Of muir
der on the high seas, this morning, MIR. Smith,
for the defence, moved for new trial, which
was granted, and, by leave Of the Court, ne
then filed a plea to the jurisdiction. The plea
was sustained and the prisoner was discharged
but was Immediately rearrested on al lnior-
nation Tor mutiny, to which he plead guilty.
Under the laws of the United States, jurlS
dicton of this Court for murder is confined
to the high seas, and only to such ports there
of as are out of the jurisdiction of any partlc,
ular State, but this rule does not apply to mu
tiny, in which case the criminal jurisdiction Of
u. S. Courts is co-extsnsive with the adm,-
rally and maritime jurisdiction OF the U. 5.
VIM. Lawson, oolored, indicted as an &C.
cessory to the same murder, was discharged
for the same reason, and also plead guilty to
che information filed against him for mutiny:
The extreme penalty for the offence charged
10 the information is ten years 10 the penlten'
tiary. Sentence was suspended until the 2Oth
inst, when it will be pronounced 10 Richmond
Court then adjourned for the term.
CORPORATION CoURT-Judge e. III. Lo0'
presiding. Estate of Catherine Simmons waE
com mitted to the Sergeant and John Lannon
o. G. Henderson, Orlando Wood and Joseph
Broders we're appointed appraisers:
Frank 7. Berkeley was admitted to practice
as an attorney in this Court.
Com. VS.. Thos D. Dix, for burning store
house; prisoner arraigned; jury instructed that
if they find the prisoner guilty, and find the
house and contents to have been worth 81, O0C
or more, they would fix the term of his im'
prisonment at from three to ten years; it the
value was less than 81 900, then the term to
be from three to five years; case 10 progress
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SLOW MAIL.-The Washington Herald says:
Gas this is the day Of reform it would be a
good idea If Postmaster General jewell would
look into the condition OF the mails between
this city and Alexandria The distance Is only
six miles, yet it takes as long a time to receive
a letter from Alexandria as it does from Chica-
CO. Who is to blame is not known, but certain
ii is there is bad management somewhere.
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.anUSE.HE.rTS.
'NABLEAUX AND SUPPER.

AND SUFFER-.
The ladies of tho Sewing Society OF Christ
Church will give an exhibition Of T4b!eaux and
u Supper, at Ssrepts Hall, on the evenings OF
Wednesday and Thursday next, at o'clock
Admission to tableaux 25c.
ian I0-td