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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL.
THE EIGHTH ANNUAL REroRr-HoPEFuL PROG

THE KIoHrH ANNUAL REroRr-HoPErUL PROG
IEss-A VALUED INSTITUTION.
Tho eighth annual report OF the Presbyterian Hos
pital, which Is otherwise known as tho Lennox Hos
pita after it's municent founder, has been published
This hospital, built tho best improved plans, is Sit
uated between SEVENTEEN and first streets and
Madison and Fourth avenues and is very healthy
ground. Tho hospital is now in admirable running
order and under the careful management and econom
cal supervision of tho superintendent Mr. Henry i.
Carpenter, and his esteemed wife Mrs. Carpenter,
who acts matron, the hospital has become avail
able In every for those who may desire good
nursing and tho best OF medical at reasonable
prices To the unfortunate, who have no money and
who may meet with accidents the door Of tho hospital
open night and day. During the past year 297 pa
have been treated gratuousy, and at present
there about so patients In the wards. Patients
Ing Is ventilated, permitting the cool brcczcs
to pass through IT, Tho Kitchen Is man
aged after the best model Of European
the hospital has been that OF the late William Den
nistoun, amounting to s4'57l, which Is gratefully ac
knowiedgcd by tho managers Contributors OF 500
yearly permitted to send from time TO time ADULT
sick persons at SO per week and SICK children under
twelve years OF age at 81 per week. The house sur
geon at present. Dr. Dcavan, who will be succeeded
September by DR.. Forrest, who very competent
young physician. The Board OF Managers consists Mt
present OF Rev. ham Paxton, d. ID. Rev. William
J. Tucker, Thos r. vcrmiIyo aud Rev. William wyIIc
The report the Tor the past year shows tho
receipts have been $50 1856 81 and the total expenses
amount the Among the contributors Of
$40, 900 and upward James Brown John q. Green,
James Lennox, Joseph sampson, Alexander Stuart
md Robert l. Stuart The donation OF Mr. James
Iennox ard the hospital fund amounted to the mag
ninccDt OF $50l 627 tho cost OF the ground and
buildings. The deceased Miss Lennox mado
gilt OF 5000 in cash, and Miss II. A.
Lennox has presented $4,000 to the hospital
Tho republican candidate for Governor, Hon.
Edwin ID. Morgan's donation Is 50, 162 10 and Mrs.
Mary Ann Parish gave s., 0O0 while the free gs Of
the brothers X L. and Alex. stuart foot up 500 GOO
The Skin Avenue Railroad Company, in view OF the
fact that accidents to their employees should have pro-
vision made them, have free bed In the hospital
His Royal Hghness Don Carlos and suite have sight
fed their intention OF paying the institute visit to
inspect It's workngR
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, AUGUST Is, 1876


"A THis sFriasy, SohSfSd. At 10 o'slosi
NO. AND 9TH Avs
ss sss' sssa round 9s.. octave r,'Tis sn
rARLoa AND bRa%fSa Woo ROOM Aaprs richly
rosewood and walnut frames covered in crimson tan and
Lounges Easy Chairs nIsd nsrque,ers and gilt Centre
plate
Clocks Musical Boxes Library and secretue bOokeases
ROOM f Tsssi TA asa. %
Plain bedroom Sets niad and gilt Bsdssads Dressing
So sprins Msir..sss leather Pillows.
Rssss .r Sans TOP Tables
chair. lea.hsI srcrwars c@ossery two Hall Stands
sys and i carts
to remove Rss Or ship ;s9ds ey or
A uoTToN SALE OF ANTHRACITE COAL
The Philadelphia Re aiding Coal and Iron Company.
tho Delaware, Laekawanna and Western Railroad Com
w sell at public auction = O'clock TUESDAY August
Ns.'is JOHN H. DR1rEa ( co. GA Xas:isnesf.. "
'''''''' ''' ','a'' & r. VET
President 7 ri fea K = p 1pa Company
President Delaware and HUDSON Canal Company
President Delaware. Laekawnnna and Western Railroad
JOHN EVEN.
President Pennsylvania Coal Company
!. UCTIoN NOTICE. AUCTION SALE
IA Over $50, 900 worth
magnificent Household Furniture. and
costly Works OF Art. Steinway upright
and Windsor rosewood Pianoforte. cost 81 900.
to be sold ut public auction this day
FRIDAY. AUGUST %. commencing at 10 o'clock.
PRIVATE RESIDENCE l2O WEST IBID ST., NEAR 9Th
AVENUE.
Catalogue contains 40 lots namely superiorsatin
Drawing Room Suits. in satin side Tables velvet
and Brussels Carpets magnificent nl aid Cabinets, pier and
maIcl Mirrors Turkish Oriental Easy Chairs rich i'm
ported ltronzes fine OIL Paintings 800 volumes choice
Books library and secretary Bookcases lobby Desks &c
bedrooms contain elegant Bedroom Suits. Bedsteads.
bureaus and Dressing Case Armoire ance % white hair
Mattresses Kte Spring Beds single and double lace Cur
tans Pillows, Bosers. Bod Linens. &c dining largo
black walnut Buffet cost $3.50 extension Table, leather
Chairs China and dinner Sets sod Silver and Plated
Ware. fine Glass and Cutlery; also nil servants aud
basement Kitchen Furniture Sale positive BY order L.
Gay. LUKE FtTZGERALD, Auctioncer
Goods packcd to city OF
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
MILITIA NOTE.

Tho encampmcn. Of Battery X, First Division N. q.
8. N Y. will commence at the Richmond County Clua
Grounds New Dorp, tomorrow, and continue on SUM-
day. Monday and Tuesday next. The separate Troop
cavalry Karl Klein, commander, viii join tho battery
ami there will be n general inspection on Monday.
the Staten Island Railroad Company will furnish the
troop and battery with a special boat, leaving New
York half past nine NJ, and extra srains viii run
over the road on Sunday aud Nondsy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
A BRUTAL HUSBAND.

Mrs. Annie E. Mcnscs keeps grocery store at No
256 West Thirty first street. Some months ago sho
compelled to have her husband, William Mcngos
sent to the Island for assauitng her 40 released
yesterday morning, and entering the store began
smashing open sardne boxes HIS vile told him II no
wanted nything to cat his dinner ready Tor him
IN the kitchen. He responded by striking her IN the
face with q sardinc box, inJurnk her severely. An
officer called IN, and being tsken before Justice
DUFFY Acngcs was sent back 10 The Island for SIX
monthsA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
STATEN ISLAND POLITICS.

The Richmond county democratic delegates asscm
bled in convention yesterday ut Heil's HOTEL Tomp
kinsville and elected the following delegates 10 the
State Convention Hon Erastus Brooks John Deaksu
and w. Mcfarland. Atcrnatcs-Gllbcrt 9. Dean, Isaac
Loa and Theodore Fclan.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

CTEwARTs SLATE. MARBLE AND MOOD XANfELs,
- and elegant designs from $40 up the trade ber-
ally dealt with zoo snd 22I wess 23d 81.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE. cHA>CEKY
i Division Thomas Estate-Mayall Hickling.-
samuel HckinV and Mary Ann Iickling, formerly Of
Pewkesbury, England. u now living. some Of the
kin OF William Thomas. who died ut Whitney, Oxfordshire
England the 18th December. 1875 and the personal
of the said Samuel ickling and Mary
Hckng IL they either of them died subsequently, the
said 18th December, 1875 entitled TO claim their BIO
half
Samuel Iickling. who by trade chairmakcr. emil
grated America in 1892 and Joined by his
Mary Ann Tickling in the following year They lived to-
gener first in New and sttcrward at Warren Pa In
1885 samuel Mary Ann at Warren with the avowed object
aud intention OF going TO Psbur in search OF and
since been heard o. In 1896 Mary rent o
Clair Mich: in 1879! she was living chambernsd at
hotel Detroit: In 1893 and r3D employed
wsrdess board called the Columbus plying
Lake Huron, but since the latter she has been
heard Of
The above persons claimants through their solicitors
are before the LIST IL November 1876
their his her claims before the Vice Chan
ccllo Sir Charles Hail. At his chambers IA Chnucey lane
Middlesex England.
Wednesday 18th day OF November 1870 ut ~ o'clock
the said Chambers appointed Tor hearing and
adjudcating upon the claims
Dated this 7th day OF August. 1870
ROBERT W. PEAkE. Chief Clerk.
DUIGNAN h SMILES,
Is Bedford London. England.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25

A -TUNIS JOHNSON. AUCTiONEKR.
IL old stand 81 Nassau st.
THIS DAY Nriday). at 101S O'Clock,
tine sale OF II household Furniture.
several superb Parlor and Bedroom Suits
hair Mattresses and other Bedding.
Oilcloths, Refrigerator Desks. Chairs, 1c
Fine Lady's side saddle.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
BILLIARDS.

ANOTHER GREAT IMPROVEMENT IN STANDARD
"A bevei Billiard Tables second hand Tables Phean and
Contender Combination Cushions
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-08-25
NEW YORK SUPREME CouRr-oITY AND COUNTY

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT-CITY AND COUNTY
IN OF New York-Ja mcs Pagan vs.. Nathaniel Bcegs.-
pursuance Of order OF the Supreme Court made in tho
entitled action dated Jny ~ 1878 the undersgn
will sell public auction bv WILLIAM kENSELLY. Auc
tionecr the promises Of the late firm Of James fagan
Co." 1872. 1874 and 1873 Bank in the city of New York.
Monday tho 4th day Of September 1875 at IL o'clock
noon the property Of the said late firm, hereinafter de-
scribed. In lots folows: ALcass OF Second Flour
and Room for planning machine part OF first floor Of
Isl. 154 and 1855 hank in the city OF New
YORK tad lease to expire on May s7 together With the
pod win OF the business OF ssd firm during
said lease Lot BMschinery Tor the manufacture Of
packing boxes said premises Lots q. ID, r. and G.
Packing Trucks Wagons and Canvas
trucks. Carts Horses Cart and Truck Harness, Horse
Blankets Stable Utensils &c Lot UIcsse OF Yard aud
Bnkhead with frame stable and fencc front Nos. H.
and % 15th between Bank and Bcthune Lease
xpires l. 1877. Lot box Lumber yard tho
firm in 18Th az and in Banks Dated August -, 1876
JAMES PAGAN Receiver n. B.-Catalogues Of the prop
crty DO procured Mt tho said premises Bank
A. and Office Of WILLIAM KENNELLY. Auctione-r,
A. New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
!. curious Statement.

WASHINGTON, Dec. IL, 1876.
The following statement is partly Vouched
for by a gentleman who has facilities TOR know
ing something about il:
1T is known here that some four weeks ago
Gen. Grant directed Dir. S. S. Mills, Collector
Of Richmond, to nominate r. 7. W. Garrett,
Of Alexandria. as First Deputy. Dir. Mills re.
fused to do SO, alleging that he would not hold
the Office and have any nan forced on him as
Deputy, and alleging 10 addition that Garnet
was not a hit rcrscn to hold the Office. When
the President heard this he directed that the
appointment should BE- made and Garrett
sworn in, which was done a week ago IN this
city. Gen. Grant MOI satisfied with this deter.
mined that Mills should aominate Garrett or
resign ard Mills was 81 Informed, and this
mnrninE the nomination OF Garnet was re.
cciycl from Mills. 1t is said hero that two
days ago DR.. Mills had shown his resignation
20 several persons in kichmond. It is believed
that Gen. GraHt is determined to take care OF
his persona! irlenJs, Gctwecn this and the 4th
Of March. who ale cot How ii otlce.
1t is understood that 4 similar attempt was
made some time since 10 free upon MIR. ID.
Turner, at AIexacd!ia, Il stranger namo Z.
I~iardway. Mr.. Turncr declined to make the
appointment, aGa after sumo tune the Dame Of
Mr.. Wilmer Mclean was suggested by the
President and acQuicsced in by Mr.. Turner,
who made the nomination..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
Efse MarkpiS.

NEW YORK: Deer. ~ll-Stocks dull. but mar.
aet irregular. Cold lo1=. Governments dull,
but strong. Flour dull and declining. Wheat
quiet and heavy. Corn quiet and steady.
BALTIMORE, Deer. lo.-Firginia 6s, deferred,
c. VIrginias. consolidated. Is; do. I'd series "a
firm, quiet and unchanged. WneAt quiet No.
= Western red l16ilaS; No 3l,. l2G; Penns.
red l~3oA44; Maryland red. good to primo lisa
lAo; do amber l3ua!55; DO. white l2oal4o. Corn
Southern dull, with q downward tendency
Western old firm now easier new Southern
white a)s54 Yellow o2a5G; Western mixed old
spot SO new spot, Dec and Jan s.. Oats quiet
Southern primo 37s4p; Western white 3la3o
do. mixed d4l2 Rye steady with II fair de-
mand ut 0s72 Clover Seal dull at latal4{,
iisy slsa4g demand G,cl; Maryland and
Penna. prime lis5IS. PROVISIONS quiet Pork
SIT =. Observation-Disclosures ."!a.ic: clesr Til
sides 81 Earns lI!sI5l Lard-reinsa ll!slla
Butter unchanged. otao strong an! active
Rio csrgo !C.a20i jobbing i7r@!! Sugsr dull!
and lower ut ll.sil, Whiskey scarce sld
! Erraei at 81 II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
LOCAL NEWS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Deport
ment, Office CT the Chief Signal Officer, Wash
2ngton, ID. g., Deer. Is. lS76-lU:30 q. IL
For the Middle States colde and clear or tsrt-
~ cloudy weather, with southwest to noElhwe=.
winds and rising barometer on the coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
b'fJP THE HOLIDAYS
THkISTMAS IS COMING!-New. Besutl-
" full, Rare and Unique Goods for the Roii.

n Il OlaO Id ooN
" full, Rare and Unique Goods for the Holi.
FRENCH'S' No. % KING STREET.
The assortment embraces beautiful articles ia
Russis and Vienna Leather. Pearl, Sh6ll, tlass
and Papier Maehe, Writing Desks from zoe to
SO each; Work Boxes, in fine Leather and IL
laid Wood Odor Cases, Cat Glass, in Rusals
Leather Cases PcrtemonhsieS. III Russia, Ssai
Skin and Turkey Morocco. Pearl and Shell
Fine Gold Pens, in Poarl Cs,es aud Gold
Mounted Rubber Cases; q great vsriefy o.
kerchiet Boxes, Of Silk, Leather and Fine Lac.
quer Work; Beautiful CLromcs. in Splendid
Gilt Francs; japanese Cabinets and WORK
Boxes, very handsome; Japanese Trays, aLl
sizes, Of the finest lacquer Work Vases; 30
Knives; Backgammon and Choss. nnd u thous'
and other beautiful articles suitable for holiday
presents.
In the BOOK DEPARTMENT. have 3 very
choice collection Of Juvenile Books, American
and English Standard Poets, History. Biog-
Apply, Prayer Books aud Bibles Of n!l rlzo. and
prices.
A great variety Of Games for the little folks
and many other things too numerous to ment'on:
New styles Papetorics of the finest Paper aEd
Envelopes. in beautiful boxes; Sler9oscopcs
and Views; Prang's celebrated Panel Chromes
and Christmas and New Year Cards; Dressing
Cases, very handsome, Ill sizes.
MY assortment of choice goods 1T very low
prices is not cquslcd in the State, and cordial
invitation is extended TO call and examine sai@
stock. Idec III GEO. j. FRENCH.
DRIED CHERRIES, Peeled and Unpee!ed
~ Peaches end Dried Apples for sale by
dec II d. c. & =. MILBUkN.
DAISINS-Lsyers, London Layers and
a dec o 5 ''''' l. = 5. LAWsoN co.
cCOTCH WHISKEY, French Brandy and
= Holland Gin Tor salo by
dcc4 go X. B.: LAWSON 81 CO.
Nuts Of all kinds Just received By
NEW FIGS, in baskets, boIc: and bags, just
decs 6. WM. RAMSAY.
TXTRA FINE MALAGA GRAPES at
~ dec $ RAMSAY'S.
SWEET CIDER and Chsm psgus Cider JUS:
dscT H.. b LAWSON & co.
DRIME FACTORY CHEESE for sale by
L dec7 II. b. LAWSON 81 co
YAMAICA SPIRITS, Santa C!uz and Now
dec e7s'A-O =" = r. b. la WsoN u CO.
pAl5INS Of all grades ut very low priees al
II dec kAMSAY'S.
! NEW CITknN anI Mcs:ina Lem"ils Just
~ received by
dec o.. W 81: ia ND
A TMoKE's and FISHERS h1NCh
IL MEAT iuat received by
nog Is sc < Z. MILBURN.
GENUINE SCUPPEREONG VINE Ar
oct II GEO. McBURERI & SON.
NEW COOKING pRUNE5.
Ons hogshesd OF
PRIME QUALITY
just received by "
dec d " Nh.
~HK!ST AS GO0D3.
Sir. ). b. SNIDEK
Ha. On exhibition thu most beautiful am 11".
! plete assortment 81
TOYS 4
svs1 cGered Tor sals i'll this city, and e1tends =
cordial invitation TO ALL 70 call at NO. 7 SOUTH
Fairfax street, and examine tnem before going
70 the dollar stores and the auctions dsco-.%
CURRANTS. CITRON, Prunes and Fig I
~ for sale BY
dec ) aSys-. r.. e. La NSUN = w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
Thc HIamDtOn-NOsby Telegram.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator Gordol
thinks Gen. Hauptoo's dispatch to Col, Mosby
was sent poier a misrepresentation, aud va:
but another OF tic Ga1cra!'s numerous effort:
to reiiey5 his p:,pie 81 the yoke that is upon
them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
COMMERCIAL.

Financial and business affairs remain in about
The same condition as last week. Notwithstand-
ing tho political strife which is paralyzing bust
ness of all kinds, u. S. bonds continue to ad-
vance, while gold ranges from l073a1O7s. Money
is quoted easy in New York. State bonds are
lrm, With sales of $4,000 Virginia consols in
Baltimore yesterday at 6S3; coupons s9t-s
slight decline. Railroad bonds arc quiet, q few
O. s A. DDS selling a. ;3l. We quote:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
RELIc,-A lady Ct this city, who is herse

RELIC.-A lady ct this city, who Is iersei
over eighty. TIRES yeas Of faye, hasip her posses.
sion a slate which her father used, while & schoo
boy here, upwards Of one hundred years ago. II
is iarro and of heavy m~alerial, with a massive
frame, ADD wouli be regarded by the sclloo
BOYS of the presen, day as quite q burden to
carry back aud forth. 1t is iu!ecd quite a Gu
rInSiiv,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
I1 Y, GOODS .

ENGLISH, FRENCH, WEST II OLA, MED.
ITERRANEAN AND AMERICAN
GOODS FOR THE HOL-
IDAY TRADE.
Malaga Grapes, Raisins, London laycr, loose
Muscatel, Valencia layers, in half, whole and
quarter boxes, Mat and SulLsns Seedless, layer
Figs in 9 ID, A lb and 10 ID boxes, Figs in fancy
baskets. Apple, Peach, Pear and Plum Butter,
lneat Legnorn Citron, Lemon Peel, Zante Cur
rants, Almonds, Pecsns, English Walnuts, Fill
berts and Palm Nuts, Genuine English Plum
Pudding, the most delicious article ever offered
| ID and 5 ID Jars, Dry Stem Canton Ginger in !
and / Id pkgs., English and American Pickles,
Sardines, Queen Olives, fno French and Italian
Oil, Italian Oil, Italian and Swiss Maccsroni.
Pineapple, Edam and Sapssgc Cheese, Canned
Fruits and Vegetables the best brand, Havana,
Oranges and Malaga Lemons, We are selling
a: low figures, and would advise those who in.
tend purchasing to buy at once and not run tho
risk of the present advancing tendency of the
market. GEO. McBURNEY &SON,
Fine Grocers. No. 166 & 10 King st,
dec dim Alexandra, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
TIE ICE.-Abou. midnight. las: pisht, III

TIE IcE.-Abou. midnight. ias; uisht, Tie
wind got aroaa;! again to the uvrthwes', and
commenced blowing quite d gale. The temps
raturo rapidly became colder but did no' reach
the freezing point. rne wind also had lie es-
feet Of driving tie ice over to the fats Oh the
opposite side OF the river, thu; leaving The
channel free and clear Of leo. The schooner
w. Fl. Van Brunt from Port au Spain, Tfioi-
dad, With a cargo CT pitch fer Washington,
was towed up to this city last evening: anu now
lies at the American Coal Cpmpany's wharf.
The steamship, Z. c. knight. ior New York,
aud the steamer John W. Thompson for Cone
river, sailed this morning. The row boat was
put on the Maryland ferry lioc this evening,
the steamer Virginia being laid up for the win.
ter. The Washington boats, the Arrow and
the Mattano, still lie at their wharves, it not
being deemed advisable to run them yet. NaVl-
CATION may now be considered open, both Tor
steam aud sail vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15

COUNTY ITEMs.-Thc ladies Of the county
connected with the new Presbyterian Church,
have formed IL Benevolent Society, with Mrs.
GO. Wuuder as President; Mrs. e. L. Mix. Sec
rotary; aud Mrs. Harvey Bailey, Treasurer.
Committees are appointed to find the needy OF
their vicinity, aud regular weekly meetings are
held at the residences of the different members
to take ACTION upon their reports, snd TO sup
ply. az far as possible, the required rcllcl.
Mrs. Martha Mills, better known as Aunt
Patty Mills, died on last Saturday moruiog at
her residence, near Balls Cross Roads. Sine
was 10 her eighty sixth year, and had resided
10 Fairfax and Alexandria counties all her life.
Her physician remarked that Sue died purely
Of old age; she not haviog a diseased organ in
her body.
The wind storm Of las; Saturday did cOusid.
cradle damage III the county, stacks Of hay aid
corn being, iu many instances, blown over and
scattered TO such q distance as to make gather
irg them up impossible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15

Flour is dull. and though wesnake no change
IN quotations, dcalerz admit that u concession OF
BE on all grades would have to be mado to ei-
feet GALES. Wheat has declined. and choice lots
sold to day at l42; offerings of sl2 bushels. with
as,ss at 1loal42. as 10 quality. Cora is iH fair
%.ecoirt. with a decline ia prices sales Oh ll2O
bushels at % and % for new, and 81 Tor old.
Hyo quiet at IS 15S bushels OF Oats brought s.
and 50. Dressed Hog have advanced, and sell
ut 5ay6 80 per- lCU lbs. County produce gener-
ally is in fair receipt at revised quotations.
Wool is luiet, the season being aoar!y over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15

rnE Coal TRADE.~-rhc product ot tue
uiues Of the Cumberland coal regioo ter tho
week cni:os n.r,mter ., was 80, 716.ll tons;
for the year TO that date i,::3.,9C2.l2 tons, 3
decrease Of Ats ,0l2.0l tons as comparel with 4
corresponding period Of !sst year. The ship
mepts tn the c.o.i for The week Ware $4,000
tons; for the year C332, Gl3. 09 tons, q decrease OF
o45, sol, OF tons as compared with 1875.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15

KlcaMoHD MARKET. Dee. Il -iic market
about 100 bushels Of Wheat, and sales Of white
at l3Oal3s for fair to very good. and red At lS0A
40 for good to primo tho total offerings
amounting to l40O bushels. Offerings Of go
bushels Of Corn, with sales Of white at 4Ca45,
ana n.saI at ii. Sales ot common ,t5 st 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15

ALEXANDRIA CATTLE MARKET, Deer. !. -
The market this week was very, duii, there o.
ixe but few offerings Of any kind, and those OF
rather an inferior quality. hedemsnd is light
in consequence OF the moderate price OF country
produce, and the butchers are complaining.
We quote: Cattle BABE; Calves 4a5c, and Sheep
4s5c per ID. Hogs are coming Ill freely, and
prices are o little better; sales st CAST per ICo
ibs. Cows and Calves dull at 2jsS5O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15
J,erua EreVltiCS.

During the high wind this morniog q dummy
standing in ieont OF Waterman clothing store
was hlown ever, breaking it up, and smashing
Que Of the large plate glass doors, entalllug a
loss Of several dollars.
The school trustees aud the citizens OF
Lebanon, Fairfax county, have erected a neat,
comfortable and substantial school building at
that place.
Capt. +. b. Powell, Of Lceshurg, il a candl-
date for the Office q! Superintendent OF the
Fcuiteut;aly.
Mr.. Fen.on Fur has purchased The farm OF
the late &. l.. Bitz@r, near Miidicburg, Ter
$50 per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15

Throw Of that Respondent Split, crush that
feeling Of despair, DC cheerful, happy and well.
Take Simmons Liver Regulator. 1t is no
humhug, its virtues can be proved by hundreds
right here a, home. Examine the certificates.
Ii has cured tue worst cases OF dropsy, dyspep-
STA, and prcvcn;s chill:, fever, &c.
Il havo been "a dyspeptic Tor years; began TO
use the Simmons Liver Regulator two years
age it has acted like a charm in MS case.
"REy. j. G. HOLMES. Clayton, Ala"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15

Prepare yourself for tho severe aud sudden
changes ci climate oI water and spring, cy
procuring \ bottle OF d.. Bulls Cough Syrup
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-12-15

\ sure cure Tor cramps, uausea, Indigestion
and collie is Creighton Extract Jamaica Gin
ger. Have you used the paint he manutac-
lures at such a cheap price? Use it aud save
at least ona.hali.