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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31
News of the Day.

Yesterday paid admissions to the Oen1en
NAL were 43 4t6. ;,
The yellow fever at Savannah is not epiaem,
:, There have been only thirty moe reported
Asses during the season aud ten deaths 10 oate'
me- excitement there has su bslded.
nr James L. Jones, well-known and high
l., ,.,remed citizen of Orange. Va, died very
.,i] ,nly at his home, near GordonsVille, last
Thursday evening".
The National Temperance Society of Ne"
yort have issued az appeal to the Chrlstlau
.;n,.rrrs If the United States to devote the
;r.t Sunday of September to the Temperance
"au.c and to preach at least one sermon on
49,, iay, urging total abstinence from all alco'
hollc beverages
At Ayopdae, Pa, Monday night, Crosby
r.. Ic WAS murdered By Molly Maguires. Cros-
,n ,o,,,sc,, 70 associate with branch of the or
j,r ,alIri Jerry'S gang, and was marked by
,h,n tnr death" Domiuick McGraw, Ned
Vine and four others met him about midnight
it, lonely field near the river and shot Nun 10
death.
Yesterday was the third day of the lnterna-
,;,oal regatta, and the result Of the races was
rather disappointing to some OF those Interest
Tina SINGLE scul heats were devoid OF Spe-
.;.. ;o,cr,s,, but the four cared race between
49, R,,rcrwicks Of Albany, the Watkins Boat
Cn,, II N,w York, aud the London Rowing
I,uh va, very exciting, and to the surprise or
IN. snectators resulted iG q victory tor the
f,ru,r who went over the course In minutes
and seconds.
The New York Graphic says: Now, no one
thinks Of dressing ofteDer than twice day.
Tn, breakfast toilet is worn uotil after dinner,
AID one serves for the evening. The fashion
,r.yails here now, !ch Is another Innovation,
If c,ycriug the arms and neck as little AS posi-
bic Formerly, when mu~lius were worn, 1t
w invariably ever silks. At present the white
waist bcnearh bodice of the sheerest lawn or
on n ucshsd net has 90 sleeve, only should.
er strap, and uo mere than three inches OF back.
There are few women whose arms Will stand
paing exposed under cover only Of tight h,tlng
net or muslu, aud the backs Of whose shoulders
are worth showing, so>that the heat alone
makes such fashion tolerabe.
several citizens, went TO the scene of the
trgltcs ucar Monroe, Louisiana, Tuesday night
and returned to that towD yesterday morning,
re rrtng all quiet. They saw only one squad
d rmcd negroes numbering fifteen, who bast-
II f at their approach: The negroes gener-
al, were not to be seen. Approximations OF
;. Us trouble have subsidized, but feeling Of
II, curity generally prevails. Pacific measures
have Dreu put in operation to prevent further
ou.rag upon the peace of the parish 10
tay DR.. B. II. DunkograGz, formerly sheriff
and .atc tax collector of the parish, was killed
while going to dinner at the residence of Chief
Ju, ic. Lu,ling, where he was living. The
tragedy has created much feeling, but is clear
Is disconnected with politics.
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TKEAS RER'S NOTI G +.

The tax payers IF the city Of Aiexandris are
hereby notified that the bills for Stat taxes Tor
he year 1876 are now due and have been made
III. for collection. All persons failing to pay
these bills before the lst day CT December next
will incur penalty of five per cent-to be added
to the bill The Treasurer may De found -
room 2, Market building every day, excepting
sunday, from 9 =. m. to p. IN, and on Satur.
days trrm 10 ) =. In.
aug Is NJ. Is. HARLOW, Ireasurcr.
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W +. HENRY'S SCHOOL.

This SCHOOL FOR BOYS, now eligibly sit
uated, on 9 leen, between Washington and Go
lumbus streets, will commence its fifteenth an
Eual session on MONDAY, Sept. 18th.
The course of study comprises the ordinary
En- g!lsh branches, higher Mathematics and the
Natural Sciences The terms of tuition vary,
according to the branches taught, from ST to
sl5 per quarter in advance.
lzs" The school room will be open for the re.
cep,lon and Classification Of pupils every day af
ter Sept 10.h, from 9 clock a. N. to II m.
sup ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

rac Prohibitionists of New Jersey held u
convection at Ircuton, yesterday, aud endorsed
The powluaien oi Green Clay Smith for Presi-
dent and Gideon j. Stewart for Vice President
They also nominated au electoral ticket. Such
Strength as the Prohbitoniss may receive will
b.. taken from the radical ranks.
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EXCURSIONS.
SUNDAY EXCURSIONS
OF THE

MARY WASHlNGTON
Will hereafter be MAKO only To MOUNT YER.
NON SPRINGS, where no lntoX callng drinks
will be sold on the grounds or boat Two trips
leaving Prince street wharf at lOa \ M, return
ing at u p. IN fare 40 c:s. Second trip, leaving
At Al y. m, returning At 8; fare % cts, Those
going on the first trip can return OF the second
trip free of charge Refreshments, including
good country milk, Gun be had on the grounds
Persons wishing to spend pleasant day in the
country, where good water and shade abound,
csn do it. j. 25-tf
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3Els5S PU ELL. /, : LEG / SCHOOL FOX
~ YOUNG LADIES.
The tenth ~anu:! session Of this school will
begin on 81 TUESDAY, Sept. 2l:t. A limited
number .; bo.rdors will be- received. and all
u lis will DC c.retuiiy and thor gughly in
.;ru led in tno English Branches. French and
Mathematics. Icrls tor day scholars S32 pei
h,,.t session, IN nivs0ce Circulars can be OBJ
i,.in.d from Fr.nc { bookstore, Or on applIca.
r!pn To Mis- pBWHuLs corner Washington
ana Duke =trcctS A,cXamdria, Va. au23-eotDl
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EXCU RSIONS.
.sssx.Mssgsz9ssMe

$3.50 80
make Daily Excursions to Mt Vernon springs
Marshall Hall and Glymont, except Sun
days, stopping At the various landings, viz
CoiIinpwood, the Forts, White House, funston
and Brick Yard, commencing Sunday, June q,
leaving her wharf foot OF Prince street, at $50
n. M, returning about O'Clock p. m. rare s lor
the round trip SOC single ticket; club of i've to
ten persons 40c each club of ten CT more 3oc
each. Families can take pleasant days trip
down the river and enjoy tho henl Thy fresh AIT
at reasonable rates. No Intoxicating drinks
sold on board the boat. The Mary Washington
can be chartered for ening excursions or to
return for any parties that may wish TO remain
At ANY Of the above named resorts ui-tll night
For further information apply to N. BOUoH
s. SON, or on board. ie III
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= Office TO CITY TAXPAYERS.
COLLECTORS OFFICE,

ALFxASDrIA, Va. july H. ioio.
Notice i, M rely gwen that the tax ol1ls uue
for 1876 are n. in our hands Tor collection, ana
the attention % parties Interested - Respectfully
called TO the following provision IN lhe revenue
"Tne cole, tors of Taxes shall! make 3 DIS
count Of ten per cent on all bills paid IN tull by
tho arst If ,;ep.embe 1876 ana discount u
a,gnl per cert on III. bills pad II full oy Inc
first OF October, 1876 n;..-;o.
JNO T HILL, Col. North. Dist
iv 3l-2m
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Markets Dy TELEGRAPH.

New YORK, Aug 3l.-St"cks active and I'M
;et"i u ney II. Gold % Flour quiet and
si,"dy Wheat quiet and unchanged. Corn
steady.
BALTIMORE, Aug 81 --Virginia 6s. deferred,
.: NsrgI4Ias consolidated 66i do "a series 81
,UoH tul ard easy middling ll1a1ls Flour
i'm AID unchangei. Wheat in good demand
AID dr &c ipts small; Western red, good to
tLvIc, ll5a;t7; com aon to fair S5al05; Mary
snd req, i&lr TO choice. ll5al23; Pennsylvanla
red llt TO- ..mber 12lal25; do. white ll5al2o
Con- tul, and ncsvy tor southern, and steady
Tor " tcr..; SOU hern white 50a53; do. yellow
y .; Western mixed 54s spot Oats quiet and
4o nike! 6O>.54 Rye dull and unchanged.
tx; iTm: l'e nsylvsnis and Maryland timo-
ny IS, Si5 per ION. Pork SIS for mess. Coffee
afiner; ord,nAry to prime l51slS3 Sugar un'
r!sny"! Whi<kev quiet; Western l2aSl Ia
AAi;i T. NTELLI q K = Q &c
N~ roSe........... 5 80 Noon sets. ........ 2 0
s1r sets .......... 6 80 High eoater....... y w
ARRIVED.
Steamer EXPRESS, Baltimore, to Jos Broders
&'o. he reports four vessels in the river
bound u, and one two master, bound up,
ashore III Persimmon Point.
SAILED.
Steamer Msttano lower Potomsc, by N Boush
$on
>cnr Maris Pierson, Jersey City, by Ameri-
tsh Ioa Go.
,>chr Ann Lockwood, New Haven, by
Alncrcan Coal Co.
schr b Terry, rom Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Hchr Ann f k~cbam, hence, at Boston 29.h
r sh7 j Wellington, IF this port, cleared Al
Boston I1th
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Local BreVitteS.

The union prayer ceiug will be held to-
night, at 5 o'clock, III the Methodist Episcopal
Church South
Work on the construction Of the new light
houses at Matthias Point will be commenced
about the ll!h proxlmn.
notwithstanding the large number OF
strangers III town aud the two political meet
iugs last night, there was Il noticeable ab+cnc"
of drunken OF disordrry characters from our
streets.
A young ucgr, girl, about II years of age,
was among the freight received here by Adams
express yesterday. She can't from Baltimore,
and was consigned to friends 10 this city.
The Auditor is in want of printed copies Of
the statement of The Corporation accounts for
the years since the war, and requests anyone
having such to leave them with him.
There is TO be liIdcu and Hendricks pole
raised ia l. ,csbure on Saturday evening next.
Several DISTINGUISHED speakers have been 10
vited aud will address the people on the ocea-
sion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

i, 3, CAkD II hereby tender my thanks to
is. oG ward republican, club for the honor con
OIL "ru on III" by oiecLing me sacrotsrv of their
' u, bu! respectfully decline Said ctfic"
- A. b. CRUPPER.
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CANAL COM NJ hRCh.

A.; Arrived Boats 2cnj Miller, to AppIemsn'
Uv vi Z hughes, hoop poles for Phila-
SNSnAl.; Anderson, tn Failo, 4 Akin,
!, t"rse, II Stickney and w Walsh, TO
AIHeslcan Coal Go
II t,'"psrted- Boats j Krepts, Sherman,
y site, & clifton, 4 5 Grant, S Lloyd, J L
.''iH' hootf, w Burke, Robb, Will
=" and " Dccrncr. for um bcrlanc.
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OF VIRGINIA.

Law DEPARTMENT
j. b. Minor, LII d., Prof. Com. and Stat. Law;
:. o. Southal, LID. Prof Equity and Law
Merchant. lntecnsr Law, etc. Session begins
oct l 1876, and continues ninc months. In
structon by text books and lectures combined,
illustrated by Moot Court exercises. For Csts-
ioguc, apply ('. .. University of Virginia. or
WI w ERIEN BAKER, Secty. Faculty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

Did you ever have % cent tooth powder
make splendid aher before you obtained
Wells Eureka? Us: it once ADD good bye to
all Others
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

If you are troubled with DyspelSia, paln 10
the region If the Heart, Liver or Kidneys, or
any other painful symptoms do not wait to
confrm the disease hut break it up al once by
usiug DR.. Bulls Vegetable Pills. You will
thank us for advice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31
POTOMAC ACADEMY,

DOTnMAC ACADEMY,
L Formerly Alex. Boarding SchooD
Established by Benjamin Hailowell in 1894,
A complete English, CLASSICAL and Mathe-
wa!ica course taught; also French, German
%nd Spanish Next session will commence
SEPTEMBER 20 Catalogues furnished at re-
quest.
Terms For board tuition, washing and
lights, Sl50 per hal session Ill advance. For day
scholars SIS for tuition in English branches,
81 20 in Greek and latin (each) and 81. 81 ia
Modern Languages (each) per quarter in nd
vance. JOHN S. BLAt kH II KIN. Principal,
aug 3-2awti Alexandria, Virginia,
GIT. JOHNS ACADEMY.
The Thirty Eighth Annual Session will com
mcncc on MONDAY, September An.
TIE advantages are: Experienced teachers,
iu proved classification military discipline and
- fac library snl apparatus. Chars" Tor board
az! tuition 62 so quarter session Of Two and :.
hHif mou.ns. Ear,y application viii be ne,es-
..ty t. secure sdm'ssion. For Catalogues and
OTHER Information address
EiCuAi I'D l. CAKNE, Nj. Principal,
aug :;-colm Drawer u, AieXa.drjs, W.
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COM MERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA, MARKET, Aug 3l.-Fhe mar
KIT ,o.day is dull and dropping, and prices show
sicr.lnc; offerings OF 300 bushels of Wheat,
wiz. sales Ut us for white and 55slI8 1o1 poor
10 prime red; no strictly choice was offered.
IN has still further declined, and 1912 BUSH
els OF mixed sold to-day at IS. 45S bushels OF
Oats brought IS and 81 and :. lot Of Rye re-
!nsined over unSOld.
BALTIMORE CATTLE VI kEKET, Aug. 80, 1876.
Beet tattl"-frlccs to-day ranged rs follows =:
BE- bccvcs. .......4 ~ on
nrncraIiy rated first quality ...-..-...4 Il d 62
Medium or good fair quality ..........3 % "
ordinary thin Steers, oxen and Cows2 81 w
General average Of the mark t. ......4 U w
Extreme range OF prices on ~
Most ii the sales were from ..........3 W 4 ~
There Was rather more activity in the nar kct
than ast week and some slight improvement
II prices Of the better grades. Total receipts
i'T tnr week 20J1 head. Total sales tor the l'ast
week isl head.
sheep aud Lam bs--Good Sheep continue
.ca:cc and in supply unequal to the demand.
EStrs lst sheep, If in any qusntty, would IN ct
" good En- tern demand, but they are very
Most of tho receipts are of y common
gratc, und these are rather dull 1T unchanged
prices We gu te butcher Sheep nj 44 Sc
Ian bs jO.S3 Der head stock Ewes 2 30 SO
Pc head, AID stock Wethers 4a43c per pound.
k"rcpts this week 59o6 mead.
Hcg:-Ihrre is no change observable in the
Hot market this market The supply is about
qua, 10 the demand, the receipts being gradu-
Ay taken rs they come in at prices differing
srrc"iy shade from last weeks hgur's We
=. i" vt S!s9!c most sAles ruling al 9a93c per
ID. Receipts this week 4443 head.
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AUCTION S1LES.
sty Green AZ wise,

rRo.l Estate gents and Auctioneers.l
T51NlicIhr'o 81 LE-By virtue of n deed Of
I trust "x.su.et by Frederick Ludwig, dated
l..anarg 1t 1853 ard Of record in the Clerks
flee "i h!cXa.4r, city, in llDcr Il, No. 3, folio
50, hn Undersigned, tho trustee therein named,
upon the r,quc-t ol the creditor secured by the
,rId iced, WAL sell, Dy pu0Ilc auction Tor cash,
IN front Of the Manst"n House, on Fairfax 81,
iic&aGalri>. Va, "n iArU kDAi, the both
dav o: r,.ptumb.r. $50 ut II O'Clock m, the
property conveyci 10 HIN by the said deed Of
rust, t. VII: a TRACT OF Land with E ts4A
TIE BUILDINGS and Improvements -RHSsl
thereon. lying patty in the counties OF Alexan-
drra 8: Fairfax, generally known MS ~ EATE's
GAKDET," and containing FIFTEEN ACRES,
more or less.
aug 25-cots w. a. TAYLOR Trustee.
GALE OF VALUABLE Landry virtue
- # decree cn:cr cd by the District Cour. Of
the Untci state. or the Eastern Dis riot Of Vlr-
GINA. vt Alexandria, on the I'm day Of July.
l-76 in tno matter o! Charles Heath, the UNDER
>1g.c will ollcr for sale, the front door OF the
Court House 81 Prince William county, on the
FOURTH DAY OF SEPTEMBGR, 1876, that
being Cou day, that valuable TRACT OF land,
lying n the .atd county, containing $40 acres,
Knosn rs "LOCUST GROW +" and tho Same
land of which Oh .s. dcatm died seized and pos
sesscd.
and VIC will also Offer for SALE At the same
time and place, the UNDlViDhD lNThk-
! Eol, beng oao lourLh, OF Inc saiu Shas' Ai"oe"
! in the rRACT OF LAND lying in the county
OF Loudoun, ralcd THE BURNT CHM
NEl,' continuing 40 acres
| Terms Of Salc--Unc fourth cash, and the resi-
due on credits of {, T. and Is months; the pur-
chasers giving bond, Tor the said rcsIduein equal
nsta rnc1t. with approved personal security,
| bearing Interest from the day OF sale.
j. !. row LtR, Assignee.
3 WH. T. e. L sIsci;5i c0mm'r''
! Prince William county, aug l6-3w
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LOCAL NEWS.

ess- Persons leaving the city during the sum
mer eau have the Gazette mailed to them Tree
of postage.
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WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Oeport'
meut. Office ofthe Chief Signal CGlcer' WASH
ngtom, u. e., august 81, lH76-lO5o a. IL
For the Middle States slowly falling barometer,
winds mostly from southwest to. sou beast. us
ing temperature ADD partly cloudy weather.
with possibly occasional local rains.
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EOR SALE OR RENT.

, HOUSE FOR RENTING two story
aes BRICK HOUSE No. 10 south st. Assph
IToet, occupied by Load9un s EampD sa r'S
.,',, .l1,s1 j. T. HILL.
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Y Rs. }. r. BARNER WILL REOPEN
lfA HER CHOOL FOR GIRLS and small
BOYS on SEPTEMBER 18th, At 81 Prince
street. aug 29-go.t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

BROKEN Up.-Two white cyprians named
Mary Conner and Georganna Allen, who
keep baguios near the lower end of Came
ron street, have been arrested by order OF the
Mayor, and ined twenty dollars each for selling
liquor without license. lu the course of their
examination, the character OF the houses ap--
peared ans they were ordered to BE closed
within thirty DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

CHOLERA d.! ger from Cholera if the
Liver is IN proper order and ordinary prudence
in diet is observed The occasioua taking of
Simmons LIVER Regulator or to keep the sys-
tenn healthy, will surely prevent attacks OF
Cholera
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EDUCATIONAL.

MI USIGAL-Vocsl and Instrumental Music
Iva will be taught by Miss E. V. EVANS,
late pupil of Segn n. otetinoni and PROS. Mes.
enger and Phelps, of New York Conservatory.
Fo terms apply at her residence, corner Wolfe
and st Asaph streets aug % -2w$
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SCHOOL FOR GIRLS.

y
Having rnsag Il n first class Tesch"r, pro-
pns4 up nj" < = SELECT school for ,iaLel MUM
b.r u I.up=, trst session To hegin lo-1i Ut Se:,
Lutn rcr and close l8In Of Jane. The situation Is
Pile, 81, Wholesome, easy o! access with IN Ep!s-
cn;".t church within walking distance, pos.
iii /. y i daily m"i. Not only viii special Mt
.,itlou BE- p,,d u the mental and religions cut
tue oi Tue scholars. but their physical culture
wi / be cutSi i"rcd.
Miss LUCY NELSON, the principal Tescn-
er hrlHSs The highest testimonials - an .nsLTuc
tra-s IL! Latin. French, Mathematics anI ME
higher English branches.
u: isS 4. j.. SMITH Assistant
Miss foN Teacher Of VI usc.
Terms: for session Of nine months $50, h.
payao!. IN advance; the other bait the first ii
tetru try. This includes board 3n.shi:... h &
III: Tuition. Music VITA uso OF Piano, French,
Latin ,li Mathematics.
Rciclcnccs-l:cv. K. 7. D..vis, Lce-5urg !;
Rcv. . a. kin$ovng, Halifax Court House
Rev ~. Nj Dame A!exandra; Rev. Dr. i IN.
ncsc ode, Ei:hm"nd; b. hop Dudly, Louisville.
Direct 81 Mrs. q EU HGE CARTER. Jatlands
7. o., noudoun CO., Va. is l9-cot~l
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a LtXANDRIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
No. 10 south Fairfax st.
Tie sixth annual session of this School will
commence OF III ESDAY, the 10Th Of Septom
Der. For Circulars apply u the
Misses GREEN h, Principals,
aug 25-!Ol p. D. box 260.
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IOTlCE-My bills are now ready for pay
~ ment, ard those in my debt who shall not
call before Sept lst vii have their bills pr;
sented to them Tor collection. Hoping they wiil
be promptly paid am respectfully, ,,c
20 49,, on iw HENRY STRAUSS.
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EEuME SCHOOLING daughters will reopen
4 i their SCHOOL FOR LITTLE BOYS and
1InLS, II my residence, 22l King ST., MON
DAY, September lS.h.
aug .5-:;w j. NJ BROADUS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

FOX kENI
&C A RARE CHANCE FOR BUSINESS.
The SOAP and CAN DIE MANUFACTO.
~ on Union street. This is u splendid chance
far +. good, profitable business, being the only ono
in the civ in operation. IL will DC rented low
20 y good tenant. Possession gwen October lst
Apply 10 ,,1rr, " r1rnn
jy l9-cOlrn SAM U Ell q. Luz
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NEuUNT VERNON INSTITUTE,

No II south Washington street,
Alexandra. Virginia
Schoa> tic uut es will b. resumed MONDAY,
Sept mbcr llth Number of boardcrs limit d.
a kINDEnG RTEN is connected with the
primary department of the school. For Circu-
lars or information address
Miss NJ. A. ROACH, Principal,
aug 15-lm L. O. Box $40.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

TOR MOTHS-Camphor OF superior quality /;
II also the celebrated Carbolic Chmphor, tor
the prevention OF Moths in wooden goods, a
large stock on hand at lowest prices.
APPS 4. 5. LEADBEaTER s. BRO.
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CONSERVATIVE CoMMiTrEE.-'The CoDser-
vative Committee met last evening pursuant to
adjournment, but, it being found that the dis
tricts 10 the county had failed to elect their
proper number Of representatives, the meeting
adjourned without action 10 order to allow them
time to rectiiy the mistake. Each ward 10 the
city and magisterial district in the county is
entitled to two representatives on the commit
tee. Some of those recently elected from the
wards have declined to serve and their places
will have to he filled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

ACCIDENTS During the meeting at the
Wbitestoue pole, last night, rocket which was
standing against the fence, was accidentally
ignited and falling, shot along the ground, IN
the midst of the crowd causing quite an excite
ment among the ladies In it course thrt ugh
the Gro vd, the stick of the rocket struck Mrs.
Henry Hcbner on the ankle breaking the small
bone and causing her intense pain. She was
conveyed to her husbands residence on King
street, where DIS French and Brown rendered
the necessary surgical attendance, and she is
doing we'll.
Mr.. Arthur g. Kell while helping to fire the
coon killer was severely burned by the
powder His injuries are not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

DELE HAVEN INSTIT U TIE -,
- (For Young LAdies.)
The exercises of this school will be resumed
on the 18th Of SE ?TEM BERneXt with enc, ur-
aging prospects. The facilities offered in the
various deparL.,en of this school for acquiring
thorough education are unsurpassed.
The charges tor tuition Centre session. are rs
follows: Primary Department $50; lnterme-
dlnle department ;3li; Collegiate English De-
psrtmcnt so; Ancient and Modern Languages
eacn 80; Music $40; use of instrument Tor
practice 40; contingent. fund 81
Board (not including washlng) $l1O. For
other Information apply for Catalogue TO
n pENlCk, Principal,
au, BIOL Alexandria, W..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

rOMBINGS-Save your combings and have
" them manufactured in Switches, Braids,
Curls, Puts, Sc, at very small expense, by
experienced hands, at
j. FERGUSON s. BROS.
feb Hair Depot. 50 King at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31
FaNCY GOODS

Y>LACk LACE >CARFS at very low prices
D At FERGUSON " BROS,
su,29 Sc King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

GUN UMBRELLAS!
= SUN UMBRELLAS
A full supply Of the ABOVE ut prices to SUIT
the times ~
srl7 c. G. BERRY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-31

u FOR RENT-The promises Nos. 81 and
60 80 Niag street, now occupied by hessrs.
or.e i Co. Possession gwen Aug lst, 1876.
App!y TO
,yil-yytf ANDREW JAMESON, Trustee.
rs FOR RbNT-The DWELLING HOUSE
e \ .. 2Z3 King street, between Patrick and
Aired. Suppiicd with Water and gas. Apply
~ this office jyo