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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
FOREIGN News.

LONDON, May l2-In the British House of
Commons tonight, MIR. Bourkr, Under-Secre.
tary for the Foreign Department will be asked
whether an Immediate and searching enquiry is
to be made ioto the alleged capture of the Brl-
tish schooner ClcmentiDa by Spanish revenue
officials aud the killing OF one OF her crew, With
the view to the iudemnihcation by Spaiu OF the
owner OF the Clementlna, and the relatives OF
the unfortunate seaman, together with an am-
pie apology to the Bristish Government for re-
peated insults to her flag byiGuarda Costas in the
vicinity OF Gibraltar.
PARIS, May I'm. Amable Ricard Min
lister OF the Interior, died last night at mid
night of heart disease, from which he has been
long suffering
BERLIN May l2.-Tbe rumors o! general
European Conference Oh the situation in Tur-
kew are premature, but it is thought probable
that the question Of holding one will be con-
sidered, should Turkey herself propose such
a course to the guaranteeing pew rs. Ihe nrst
Conference Of the three Imperial Chancellors,
Count Andrassy and Princes Gortsohakott and
Bismarck, was held yesterday at Prince Bis
marck's resde,cs |, is understood that Count
Audrassy's note will form the basis OF their
Conferences. The Turkish AMBASSADOR has
been instructed to express to the representatives
of the great powers, the Porte's deep regret
at the Salonica outrage and to give assurances
that the guilty persons will be punished.
lie is also Instructed to declare that the Porte
is willing to meet the wishes of the three Em
perors regarding the execution of the pro-
eramme embodied 10 Count Andrassys Dote
aud will raise no objections to the guarantees
which may be required by the powers.
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The Markets.

New YORK, May l2.-Stocks active and
steady. Moneys. Gold l24. Flour quiet and
firm. Wheat shade frmer. Corn advancing.
BALTIMORE, May G-Virginia sizes, con-
solidatcd GOT. West Va. skies 81. Cotton dull
and DominaI; niddng llaall5 Flour 6ru
aud more active City Mills Extra 4 25aS7 90;
other grades unchanged Wheat dull aud
heavy; No.. 2 Western red l35al40; Pennsyl.
vaua red l40al45; Maryland red las; do.
amber l50al52; do. white l35al4S. Corn
Southern quiet but firm; Western. active buoy
ant and higher; closed quiet; Southern white
62a63; do yellow 6la62; Western mixed So spot
and May; 6ls June. Oats easer; demand mod
crate; Southern, good to prime 40a43; Western
white AZ; Western mixed 35a39 Rye dull at
72a75. Hay dull and unchanged. Provisions dull
and heavy. Pork $22 Bacon-sboulders 94a
81; clear rib sides l24l24; han,s l5al6. Lard
dull and weak; refined l3t, Butter quiet; good
to prime Western grades 22a27. Coffee Quiet
but firm aud unchanged. Sugar quiet and
steady 94alO Whiskey dull at SI.l14.
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Dom Pedro.

PHILADELPHIA, May y The Emperor and
EMPRESS of Brazil and suite, numbering SIX,
teen persons, left this city at 10 o'clock this
morning for the West in special train BY the
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore, and
Ohio and Mississippi Railroads to st. Louis.
The tourest agents who have charge OF the
travelling arrangements 10 this country OF Dom
Pedro announce that the imperial party after
visiting Louisville and the Mammoth Cave VIII
on Thursday next leave for New Orleans by
the steamer Great Republic. They will returo
to Washington by way of Mobile. Mon gomery'
Atlanta and Knoxville. The tour will be com
pleted by visits to Niagara Falls, Torooto, Mon
lrcaI, Quebec, the White Mountains, Boston
SARATOGA. Albany and New York.
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7ELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The wife of John Leayenworth, deceased
who was the psymsster of the 'whiskey ring,
has made affidavit that she WAS present when
money passed at both her own and Mckee's
residence between her husband and Mckee in
an cunts reaching thousands of dollars, She
makes this stat an ent to- mitigate the punishment
of Ztb Leavenworth, her brother in law.
Detectives at Fitchburg Mass, have arrested
three men, named Warner, Hinckley and Davis
who confess to burning sixty thousand dollars
worth of property besides robbing stores.
The Union League Club of New York last
night refused to admit Secretary Bristow to
membership, there beng twelve black balls.
The London Times of to-day has warmly
congratulatory editorial on the successful open
ing of the American Centennial Exhibition.
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The Centennial.

PHILADELPHIA, May l2.-The crowd at the
Centennial grounds is not as large as yester-
day. Work is still going on 10 the buildings
and a great improvement is noticeable. A
raug of laborcrs are employed on Belmont
avenue 10 clearing away the rubbish, etc. ln
Machinery hall many people we're attracted by
the numerous printing presses upon when
editions of the New York papers are being
worked off. The Executive Committee OF the
Woman's Centennial Uoion met this morning
at the womau's pavilion, and discussed various
routine matters. q, neral Hawiey s'ared this
noruiug that the list OF jurors will be publish
ed very sOOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12

NEW ORLEANS and PORTO RICO MO-
~ LASSkS, prime and medium grades 81
rup, and Strained Honey, for sale %
mv5 J. e.. u 4. NJ LIB URN.
~ BUSHELS PRIME PE.CH BLOW
CO POTATO Is for sale low by
feb Is j. e. u Z. MlLBUR IN.
10 DOZEN MORE CNLAu NDhlhD
~ SHIFTS all nunbc only ~
mn 3 h c. eLAYiiA hrR 60.
GARDEN SEEDS-Another large supply oi
VI I.nndretn's Gartca seeds Jus. !cce,sc1 w
nh 10 h. >. LEADBhA IN " Dho.
vARMU UTH DLOATkko DIR from
i Boston received today by n,,,r
1.c 10 j. &. j Z. NJ lLBU RN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12

RESPECTFULLY announce myself can
dids,e for re- election to the oti>e OF Gsuger
ani Inspector Of Liquors.
my S-lS' lSAAC b. LOVhJO1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
COM MERCIAL

The money mar ket here is without change {;
fortunately the demand icing light for COM
mercis purposes, and business is in such q stag
,snt condition that the actual requirements OF
trade are limited. In New York money is still
plentiful. being quoted at 3s4 per cent, with 81
ss the ruling rate on call. State bonds are h
little stronger, Virginia consols being quoted at
ii: ,t;;!, and coupons at S9t with sales of $i4Of.
In railroad securities there is but lite doing,
and We quote:
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LOCAL BREVI1IES.

The National Jockey Club of Washington
will give three days running races at lilll
Park. commencing Tuesday next, and otter
s. 600 10 purses, 90 entrance fee being charged.
Among those present at the trotting matches
At the lark Yesterday were several FROM this
city.
Among the strangers 10 the city to-day was
General Thomas t. Mumfnrd, of ltynchburg,
former gallant Con ederate geneva, who was
among those who cut their way through the
Federal lines at Appomattox. lie IS stopping
at the Mansion House.
Officer Horsman, while on bis rounds, about
two o'clock this morning, found the door OF
the City Hotel billiard room open. Upon
awakening the room keeper search was made,
but nothing was missed from the premises.
A large lumber Of the pupils OF Washing
ton School, under the charge of their prlDcl
pal, Col. L. H. Ficklio, made their May day
excursion to Johnston's Springs, below tho
city, to-day.
During the storm this evening the lightning
struck ard destroyed Wash. Halues new Cat
tie she'd near Hamilton, killing three OF hls
| valuable young short horne cattle.
MIR. VIM. Cogan, of this city, has obtained
the contract for furnishing two residences 10
| Shenandoah county with gas works.
Bishop Gibbous will perform the rite of Con
| frma,iou at 81. Mary's Church next Sunday
The GREAT DRY GOODS SALE at W. B. VIII
Iiams' auction store, Washington u. e., closes
this week. all who inteud making purchases
should call there Tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
REGIsTRATIoN.-Th registration books
which were opeu for these days were closed last
The additions we're as follows

ACCIDENT TO LoNGBoAr.-Fhe longboat
Mary Ella, loaded with wood, while eodeavor-
ing to come into j. II. D. Shoots dock, this
morning, got too much Roadway 90, and was
driven up on the bank amongst a pile OF shingles,
scattering them far and wide, aud njurlng her
bowsprit. The loogboat was at first IN dagger
of sinking, but by great exertlous was gotten
off with no other damage than that to her bow
spirit above mentioned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
LOST Avn FOE.N'D.

r OST-FlVE DOLLARS REV AKD-Lost
II on Sunday, April Both, either on WISHING.
train that lett Aexandria at $40 p NJ, gen.
tleman's SEAL RING, (crssta0 VITA crest cut
upon it. The finder will receive the above re-
ward by leaving it At IL Washington street.
NV lO--3la
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12

Sycamore. j. R. Smith, Berryville; Great
Prophet, H. L. Carter, Richmond; Great Chief
of Records, z. A. B. Coffroth, Winchester;
Great Keeper Of Wampum, Henry Kngele,
Winchester; Representative to the Great Coun-
Gil of the United States, James z. Riley, of
Winchester
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
Red Men.

NORFOLK Va, May l2-rhe State Couoc
of Red Men, yesterday, elected the following
officers for the ensuing year: Great Sachem,
2. A. McEDery, Petersburg; Great Senior Sag
amore, f. w. Gaines, Norfolk; Great Junior
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, II. w., May X, 1910 nc
Senate met again at noon and, after the read
ing Of the Journal, quorum was not at hrst
present, but call of the house was made aud
a quorum appeared.
1t was then agreed that, when the Senate
adjouru. it be until Monday next.
Mr.. Edmuuds, with much s.rcasm, alluded
to the fact that it had been proposed originally
to adjourn until Monday, but, that the very
gentlemen who had opposed that motion. were
now ready to make this session mere empty
form.
After few memorials had been presented,
number of bills were introduced. Among
them,
A bill granting pension to Henry W. Lee.
The Senate then took up bill for the relief
of Ann V. Logan, for payment for wsshlog
done for soldiers 10 Kansas, which was passed
Mr.. Sherman sought to call up Currency
bill, but,
Mr.. Edmunds objected, and, at 1880, the
Senate adjourned
HOUSE OF ESENTATlVES.
The House was called to order by the Clerk,
and Immediately after prayer. by the Chap.
lain,
On motion of Mr.. Morrison, Of Illinois, Mr.
S. S. Cox, of New York, Was chosen Speaker
pro tenn.
% motion of MIR. Holman, the President Of
the United States was notified OF MIR. C's. cleo
ton, and the Senate was likewise, notified Oh
motion Of Mr. Randall.
The House, then,
On motion of MIR. Holman, resolved itself
into the Committee Of the Whole, and took up
and further considered the Postofice Appro
pration bill.
THE ATTENDANCE.
The attendance 10 both houses to day Was
larger than anticipated, for though it required
a call of the Senate to obtain quorum, yet II
was scou procured, while the seats 10 the House
were more nearly filled than usual. The Vir.
GINA delegation were promptly on hand and at
work.
PERSONAL
MIR. Johnston is detained from his seat 10
the Senate by the serious illness Of favorite
daughter.
THE SPEAKER
Mr. Kerr is 10 Saunton, Va, travelling for
the benefit OF his health, which is reported to be
somewhat improved. The report that he
Intends to resign the Speakership ADD his seat
10 Congress is not credited here, and is contra
dicted by those who ought to know.
MIR. Cox was, to-day, again elected Speaker
pro tem., without opposition.
MR.. BLAINE.
The investigation into the charges against
Mr.. Blaine will begin on Monday before the
SUI committee of the judiciary Committee, Of
which Gen. Huutoo is Chairman, and it is
said, that evidence will be adduced that is more
damaging than anticipated. Mr.. b. is not 10
his seat to day, and the investigation was post.
poued till Monday, at his request.
PLA1r VS.. GooDE.
The Election Committee met this morning,
Mr.. Harris, the Chairman, who has been abb
sent for some time, being present and prcsld-
ing Mr. Gocdc concluded his argument be-
gun last Monday, and to- morrow Mr. Lyon,
counsel for Patt, will speak, when the argu
meut will be closed aud the Committee will
act, there being no doubt Of the result, and
that Col. Goode will retain his rightiul seat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12

Nervousness and Drowsluess. These sad
affections, so destructive both to business and
pleasure, arise from that morbid condition OF
the body, which is relieved by az occasional
dose OF DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills. Try them,
they will do you good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
MeaSurerS Of Lumber.

ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRA
l. CITY, respectfully announce myself y
candidate for recollection TO the office o. Meas
urer and Inspector Of Lumber; subject to IN Z
decision of the Conservative prmsry ele' ton.
my lite ia M Us l.. ADAMS.
ITO THE VOTERS OF THIS ClTI-At the
4 solicitation Of my friends l announce my
self candid tie for Measurer OF LUMBER; sub
ject to the O. nservative primary election.
nv 9-te JOHN |. PROCTOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIAN.-M

DEATH OF A FORMER ALEXANDRIAN.-
j.. L. Lancaster, at one time resident OF this
CITY, and who WAS the father Of Mrs. DR.. West,
died suddenly Of heart disease at bis residence
in ST. Mary's county, Md, 90 Saturday last,
aged 6U years. Mr.. Lancaster was at one time
Second Auditor of the u. S. Postotice Depart
ueot, aud at the beginning Of the WI went
South to organ z. the same department under
the Confederate Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12

THE COMING ELECTIoN.-'Ih prevailing
topic of conversation 90 the streets, both day
and night is the approaching municipal cleo
tiou Candidates are as plentiful as the most
ardent poltician could wish, and on every side
may be seen knots of voters discussing the
claims of their respective tavorltes. The can
didates, themselves, are the most polite OF
men, and their tender Inquiries about the
health and prosperity of each eector are cal
culated to make him think that, at last, he Is
a power iu the world. Last night the streets
aud public places we're througed until late
hour with the political dlsputauts, who were
engaged 10 discussing the merits OF this or that
party, or this or that candidate, each support
ing his views with warmth and earnestness.
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nv 3-td CHA x IES LADIES', Trustee.

COMMISSIONERS SALE-By virtue OF
~ the decree Of the Circuit Court OF Fairfax
county, entered up nj November term, 1879, IN
the suits 81 w. Powell W. NJ j. Worst"r,
Richard Hirst and others, til" undersigned,
commissioners named Ill said decree VIII, on
MONDAY, the 18th dAv Of May, 1876. Court
day, et O'CLOCK m, in front 81 the door 81
the Court Hou , of said county, sell TO the nigh
est bidder the following LOTS OF Lam - :
Lu, No l. cnntaininy 80 acres, l rood and 81
poles AMI lot No. =, containing II acres, ro"ds
and rs poles said two lots constituting lot No,
3 in the division of the resi- estate OF the la-h
Wn. Nelson and we're purchased by kIchar"
Hirst This land lies near Langley, IN n thrifty
neig hborhood, and is of good quality
Terms Of Sale: So much cash IN hand rs VII.
Day the costs of suit and EXPENSES Of snic, and
the residue IN three equal annual payments, |"
boar il tcrest from the day OF ale An ! To Do St.
cured by The notes of the purchaser, with good
personal security, and the title 10 bo retained
until the lbs! payment is made.
+. l.. SMITH,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax co ap lj-w4w Comm r.. OF Snie.
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LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER pRoBABlLITEEs.-War Depart-
n,eut. Office ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Wash,
,nqton, ID. C., Nay ~. lS76-lU:3O a. M
In the NJ iddle States falling followed by rising
barometer, warmer souther1y winds shifting to
colder northwesterly and increasing to brisk
and possibly high, and generally cloudy wealth
or with rain, except in southern portion, sue
ceeded by clearing weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12

POLICE REPORT The only cases tried since
last report were those OF John Metherell and
Emma Grubham, for disordery conduct, wh'
we're fined and discharged Five dodgers at th'
station house last light
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
TY.S-UEUTT ES..
Measurer Of wood aud Bark.

ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
l. CITY, re pectfully announce myself u
candidate for re-eec ion to the office OF Meas
urer of Wood and Bark subject to the decision
Of the Conservative primary election.
my l2-tes GEO w. DEARBDRN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12
Superintendent of Police.

T,O The VOTERS OF ALEXAN DRIA.
i Gentlemen hereby announce myself 8
candidate for the office of Superintendent OF
Police, ard respectfully solicit your sutfrsges
subject to the action OF the Conservative party
in primary election or otherwise. From con
siderable ength of experience l think l have
acquired knowledge of the duties OF the posi-
ton that few or none possess. Should it be your
pleasure to elect me, pledge myself to devote
my time and energies to the faithful perform
ance of the duties pertaining to the office.
Yours, very res. ecttuly,
my l2-tes THOS. n. CARIER.
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Commemorative Attorney.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF AL
Il E&ANDRIA.
At tho request of some of my friends, here
by announce myself candidate for re election
t. the office of Commonwea tbs Attorney OF
the city of Alexandria at the approaching May
election. This announcement is made subject
To the action of n nominating convention or
primary election of tie Conservative party If
reelected | shall devote my time, energy and
ability to the discharge of the legitimate duties
of the office.
NH 29-td JOHN Nj. JOB NSON.
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Market Master,

III b. WHITTI NGTON respectfully an
Ii. nounces himself Candidate for re
elect On to tie Clrrkrhip of the Market; sub
ject TO the decision OF the voters n the primary
election. my lite
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12

r RESPECTFULLY n. nounce myself can
i didate for the Keeper of the Aims House;
subject to the primary election
my lite w. NJ. SMITH.
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,4FfrPlD.S" SI L. GS.
TRUSTEES SALE GA
VALUABLE FA RM
FAIEFAX COUNTY. VIRGINIA

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
By virtue OF y deed Of trus' given 10 nae, dated
Decemb. r /, 1873 and recorded n hbcr = No.
4, foio 29S, one of the land iecords for Fairfax
county, t.te OF Virginia, viii proceed 10 sell.
by public auction, on MONDAI, The 18th day
of May A. d 1876 ut - O'Clock, noon. IN iro"t
of tho Court House, ~ Fairfax Court House,
Virginia. all that certain tract OF land sItunt"
End lying in the county of Fairtn& and cate Of
Virgnia, near Fl,ing Pan Meeting HOUSE,
more ruIly described in said deed, a.d CO ,tsin~
ing Z75 acres OF land, more or less, and beng
the same property convened by ThGmas K. love,
comm sSioner, by dee. duly recorded and dated
unc ~, 1870, 10 }. &. Wall, together with -!
the improy ements to the same belonging or ap.
pertaining.
Terms: u 0p0 with interest from December
|, 1873 and the cost and expenses of sale, cas-. ;
the balance in equ.l notes bearing eight per Ct
interest," in one and two years. All conveyance
ing at purchasers cost. A deposit OF 81" re-
qured ut sale.
nv 3-td CHARLES MADES, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-12

Flour continues quiet and steady, with tar
local demand for good Extras; there Is but lit
tie enquiry for other brands. Wheat is shade
better to. day, with good supply, though no
strictly choice offerings have been made; sales
of 1850 bushel. at las for white, and $780, l4O
l42, l43, Ia and l45 for red Corn has advanced
considerably since yesterday in consequence OF
similar rise in the Baltimore and New York
markets sales day of lila bushels at 81 and
y for white, and So for mixed and yellow. l49
bushels Of Rye brought 50 No Oats reported
The market generally closes with q better feel
ing than has existed for the past week. The
total offerings for the week we're: 1869 bushels
oil Wheat 1924 bushels of Corn. Butter is in
fair supply, but the quality is not very good ;
prices at quotations. Eggs better at l5sl6
Other articles unchanged.
LrScuBUae MARKET, May 1.-THE mar
ceipts So little Wheat coming in tina. quota
tjonS are nominal. being l2Osl35 for white, and
llOal25 for red. Corn in very limited receipt,
Aid no sales reported quotations 57a6O. Oats
4Oa4j, but nothing doing Rye 75sSo.
RICHMOND MARKET, May 1.-THE market
is very quiet, with very light offerings. Wheat
du.l, with salts ut l 0al58 for common to prime
Corn weaker and slow Of sale at 81 for white,
and 55a57 !or mixed. Oats scarce, with sales ut
4o.6n. Butter quiet.
FkEDEKIcKsBuRG MARKET, May 1.-THE
market is rs quiet n usual 1T this time of the
year. Wheat Il5al55 Corn 5Ga5S; Rye 7Oa75,
and Oats 4Oa45.
BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET.-
Suggestive have reported to-day the sale of
23l hhds Martinique, to 70 t. ST. Louis for re-
tnlng on terms not made pu bic. but we still
write the market steady and firm in tone, with
grvcery grades in good request: Stocks are
very light, and we still quote Us follows, VIZ
Cuba grocery grades. : st
Cuba centrifugal. 90 s.
Porto Rico grocery grades.-............. 8 81
English Island, fair to good refining. g q
Demerara, vacuum pan. OF %
New Orleans, grocery grades......... - q =
Cutlce-The current demand Tor Coffee has
been prett' much supplied by the large pur-
chh>cs made during the last two or three days
ard We hear of no movement IN 1t to-day, but
the market, though quiet is steady, with pref
ty firm undor,one, the Rio adv,es tending
rather to strengthen the market Prices are
unchanged, however, and we still quote as fol-
lows, viz:
Job lots-nrdinsry ...............-......" IT. lot
Fair ...... ............... ~ lc
Good.................. ........... lot loi
frilre ..... ioI IL
Choice to fancy-............... 1914 b
Gold ~ DAYS
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M d, BALL.

A CARD-At the request OF friends | an
"a nounce myself candidate for the House
of Deleg stes to I'LL the vacancy occssioned By
the resignation of Capt w. h. FowIe. If noml-
mated shall make an active and thorough cam
vsss, End If elected, gratefully opp. eciating the
trus. conaded to me, shall labor Faithfully to
promote the interests of my constituents.
I'D l2-tf HENRY W. EEBREI
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Mayor.

ITO THE VOTERS Of THE CITY OF AL
i EXANDRIA.
l respectfully announce myself candidate
for re. election to the office of II syor at the Mu-
nicipal election, to be Ae'd on the 18th inst
my 5-td* Is kEMPER.
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II A Il Ii f. RS s Ill u Il 1.
To THE PIJRIIC.

TO TIE T blu.
HERBERT p TANCIL, formerly with
Prof. r. 4. Dulsney, has opened u first lass
Shaving and Hair Cutting Saloon ut Harrison
Jacobs old stand on Prince Street, next door 10
the Gazette office, where he is prepared to serVe
his customers with neat work and polite barbers
Sole sgent tor jacobs CELEBRATED
AMBKOSIAL HAIR TONIC.
A CARD-I hereby return my thanks to my
MANY customers tor their past patronage, and
do eheertully recommend b. +. Tancil rs q
good, polite and first class barber.
Respectfully, ,on.
my Slim HARRISON JACObo.
UNITING and MENDlNG COTTON
~ White, Blue Mixed and Brown Mixed, 81
FERGUSON i BROS.
my3 90 KING street