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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-19
whats q Doila, TO a Man wild n
EalnIIy?s,

from me -iIOOtie RefiS'eT
Going up the street, about 10 O'Clock one
night recently, a citizen heard the sound OF
nloie, banjo and tam BORNE. As he
neared the point from which they proceuded.
he heard footsteps EeeptHg time 70 the music
and voice calling out the figures OF a cOtil-
lion. He soon learned IL was negro we'd
ding frolic. Just as he arrived ia front of the
house loud, angry voice called out stop
Dat music immediately" 1t stopped, and
the dancing suddenly ceased in the midst OF
the figure. WHATS de mattah, Sam" said
another voice; "what do you mean by stop
PIN de dancer" 81 means jes 'Zactly what 1
say" answered Sam;"I gagged dat 6and my
self 10 play for dis party; Ise de boss ob dis
'casion; DE band shan't play no mol Dis
party shan't go on; de balls broke up. Gem
men and ladies, you can all go homer
What In de name ob sense is de mattsh Wild
all parts OF the room. whats de mattah,
sam, you talk like crazy nlggab!" NO,
lse not craZy!" said the one addressed, Else
gwine To have q divocel ISe gwine 10 have a
'Diyoce! oiyOcei" spoke several voices to-
Pethe-; whats dat Ligghh th!nkin' bout?
row he's talkin' bout gittin dIvoce He's
crazy, sho. You's crazy, SAM" 81 tell you
Ise not crazy" said the latter. "Here Ise bin
courtiD' Lucinda for two years, with houna-
BILE inten shuns, and she's bin maxim me
blieve she had money; dat she was rich, and
now she tells me she amt got but a dollA-a
dolla- Stopde music: l say! Dis party's
broke up. When dis chile marries a gal for
her money, she's got 10 have more'n a doIla,
or I won't live with her a mint; Use gwine
To quilt In time. Whats a dolla 10 a man
wild family?" "Dats more'n you've got
anyhow. you good for muffin, lazy, ac-
count niggah, youl" here chimed in Lucin-
ds: "Nex' time marry for money. its got
10 be counted out befo' de preacher ties &c
knot" said Sam. Else gwine 90 get d voce
immed yately!' Such an uproar was raised
by this speech the citizen could not under
stand any more that was said, and he passed
on homeward, thinking that was the short
est honeymoon Of which he bad ever heard.
or course, Sam is pushing matters for a ssdi-
yoce" whats a dolla' TO q man wild a
family?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-19

DThe Greeks characterized human ,ou,.s
and absurdities by such phrases as .Hs
ploughs the air" "he Is making clothes for
nshes," "he catches the wind with a net,
looking glass 10 6 MOLE" s'he Is teachino
Iron 20 swim" "he Is teaching a pig 20 pIay
on flute" ''he seeks wool on an ass he
washes The Ethiopian"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-19

~Prof Edward A. Freeman was told
when ~ Ragusa that "every pretty girl Ia
carried on as matter OF course" ADD as
serts that Ii was a specially foul outrage of
this KIDD which led 70 the Herzegoviniaa in-
eurrectiou.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-02-19

H"Yes, my son. affectionatey remarked
the undertaker's wife, ''if you are good boy
I'll give you q real treat. I'll let you 90 With
your father TO the Morgue tomorrow" And
an angel could not have smiled more CRATE
fully than the boy.-l& Louis Globe Demo
crut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
LOCAL NEWS.
church Services TO-MOrrOW,

Cup,sr CHURcH-Sorvice 1t II D. IN. and ! st
;, m, ". Rev Mr.. Dame
ST p,UL's CnURcu-Service at ii q. m. and
- /, Rev. Or. Norton.
tf,xAeE CHURCa-Service ut II q. ~ and u
;. ~. pv ncv. Ut. Sprisg.
Sr MaRYs CHuRCH-Mass at q. M. high
H,,s and sermon NJ II a. m. Vespers At =. IN.
Tx1oS PREsBYTS. CHURCH (Flrst CHURCH,
Preaching in tie mrrGing and at night oy Nov
Or Bullock.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH-Sermon III
~ mornirs and at night by Rev i'r btedsoe
NAru. EplS CuURCH-Sermon IN the morn
mo b1 Rev ur. Mitchell, and at night by hoV.
II Boyer.
N thu morning and 1T night 0y Rev. Mr: Waugh.
METH. PROT CHURCH-Sermnn IN the morn
inc ard al night by Rev DR.. Nichols
BAPTIST CuURCu-Service in the morning
and y, nigut by Rev. Mr. Penick.
WHARF MISSION CnAPEL-Speclsl services
=. 6. o clock lasting thrae qusrters OF an hour:
! rordisl invitation is extended to all.
GERMAN LUTHERAN-Servlce ST IL .. M, oy
kew Mr.. EiecKensteln.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
PRAYER meeting i'll the Union Presb. Churcn, at
t,ur .. m. Jail at pm. Aims House q. a m
Wednesday night, at u o'clock, Union Fray Ell
Meeting in the NJ. p. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

Hon. George Peabody.

White Sulphur Springs, Va, Aug. 2, 1869.
Dr. j. 5. Pemberton-Dear Sir: am graft
fed TO inform you that the Globe Flower Cough
Syrup has been of great benefit to me. l have
been suffering with throat and lung disease for
solnc time, and used many of the most celebrated
remedies on the continent and can conscientious.
~ say that none proved so pleasant and benef
cial in my case rs your remedy. With my good
wishes tor your success
l ain yours respectfully,
GEORGE PEABODY.
Globe Flower Cough Syrup cures Gods,
Coughs, Bronchitis, Hoarseness, Asthma
Whooping Cough, Group. Pleurisy, Pain and
Soreness in the Breast and will positively cure
Consumption. We shall publish in the Gazette
Testimonials of great and good men of the ma,
tion, whose words cannot be doubted, in regard
to the merits OF Globe Flower Syrup. We pro-
Ter to let them speak.
Globe Flower Syrup for sale by
E. 5. LEA d SCATTER s. BRO.
@s- None genuine unless signed MERRELL
u CUUDEN, successors to DR.. }. S. Pemberton.
Read the Curious Story"-free at the Drug
Stores feb l4-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
Financial

New YORK, Feb, I9-rhe Posts financial
article says: Gold opened at ll3s, and has
since sold al ll3s ,ll32 In gold loaus the rates
have beeu 3434 + for carrying, loaos having
been renewed at 3, which is the full rate for
carrying. Securities exchange is dull and firm
at 1852 1851 aud 4S94. the nominal rates being
1876 400 Money is easy at 2!a4 for call loans,
the ruling quotation being 3l3!. The Govern.
meut bond market continu 5 dull, the only
changes, comparing With yesterdays closing
prices, being decline OF ! in the 20; of 1865,
and an advance ia the currency 6s Of Of the
stock market, at the opening, where changed,
was IA higher than yesterdays, closing
the latter ST. Paul preferred From then uu-
til aLou! 1870 o'clock prices deciinG i per
cent, the latter, Western Uaiou Telegraph.
Since there has been a recovery OF ! ! per CT,
the market now being quiet and STEADY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
The Latest.

Having made my Fall and Winter purchases
OF CLOTHING, GENTS FURNISHING
COOL TRUNKS, HATS and SATCHELS,
and other goods usually found In first class
Clothing Establishment
would invite the public TO call and inspect
.nem before purchasing elsewhere, feeling con-
Gdent that | can please the most eastldious.
My purchases consist in part of the finest oil
American French, Scotch and English fabrics.
Boys, Youths and Mems Overcouts, of all
shades and qualities.
Suits for Boys at moderate prices.
My stock is the largest and most complete OF
any in the city. An earl ~ call is solicited.
s. DEALHAM,
oct Is SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
Jusige KeilY'S Speech.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9.-Courary to Gus.
tom, when nothing but speech .makiog is the
order Of the day, there is a large attendance Of
members 10 The House to-day, and great deal
of attenioo is being paid to the remarks Of
Judge Kelly on the currency que>tion, which
is Just L.S o. 81 much importauce to both par
ties His speech is written, and is an able ar
gument on his side, add it will not DO for the
New York Triouoe and other kindred papers
to attempt to laugh it dowa. Tn, question
has to be met in some way, and shrvwl politi
clans say that whatever party advocates re-
sumption in 1879 is bound to 90 to tn. wall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
Hex A. .SssrI WERE gar.

The Columbia Fire Company net, last blight,
but transacted no business Oi pubic interest,
the time being taking up in receiving reports
from parade commit ces, &c. The members
of the company are requested to meet at the
engine house fully equipped at lO4 clock gu
the day 0! plrau".
Green T. ii-e, auctioaeers, sold to day, tor
Mrssrs. Smoot aud Stuart. commissioners OF
sale, the dover Interest OF GeOrtiaEa Ceilings
worth 10 two acres OF land in Fairfax county
adjaccnt TO the city aud south o! Franklin
street, TO Ge). A. Bossart, for $2l5
The shipments OF coa', as usual, at This
season oil the year are very light III! Anlr
icau Coal Company shipped 1915 tons last
week, winch Is about the sum total OF ship
ments.
The Directors of the Alexandria Library
met last night, but trans Iced 10 business be.
yond making arrangements tor the annual
meeting on Monday night and the ball which
occurs 90 Tuesday ulght.
The members of the Hydraulion Steam Fire
Engine Company will meet at their Lall Oh
Monday night at 7:30 O'clock. Ga the morn
ing Of the parade they will report fully equip
ped at o'clock.
The Baptist Sunday school eutertalnm ent at
Peabody Hall last night was crowded, and the
performance vas if possible, even better than
on the first presentation.
a young man named Richard Penn, who
KEEP, the toll gate on the Lutte River Turn
pike, died this morning alter prolonged Ill.
uess.
Mr.. Alexander Huotcr left here last night
for Rchmuod to tell what he knows about the
Fowic- Stevens case.
The Virginia House. Offered FIR sale by auc-
ton this moruing WAS bid III lor - 400.
No cases at poilce headquarters to-day.
Eleven dodgers VIZ acComno lated last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
FOREIGN News.

LONDON, Feb. l9.-rhe statement yesterday
that AddIeshaw Il Warburton, of Manches-
ter, had failed, is incorrect. 1t was Messrs.
Edward Wilson l. Co., manufacturing chem
ists who failed, with liabilities estimated at
100000. and the error arose from the an
nouncewent Of the fact coming through Addle-
| shaw Il Warburton, who are solicitors.
Heavy weather prevailed in the Eog!lsh
channel during yesterday and last night, aud
the barometer fell to the lowest point during
the winter. The chauncl ports were full of
refugeed vessels.
The bark Bandua p, from New Orleans
for Leth, mas arrived at Falmouth, having
lost two of her crew overheard during the
voyage.
To-day weather report says that depres
sion passed across Scotland aud the North Sea
last night, and lies over the west coast Of Nor.
way The barometer is now rising on the west
coast of Great Britain. There have be CD gen.
eral raius throughout the country, and local
foods in the west OF England
MADRID, Feb. l9.-,rhe Alfonsis Generals
Cues ida Iona and Mirones were at Vergara
yesterday. awaiting the arrival OF King Alfonso
SAN SEBASTIAN, Feb. l9.-Tnc rvyasts
have occupied the forts at Arra'z. lin and Men
dcz)rroz
LONDON, Feb. l9.-The Times publishes a
private letter from Cariist General who toug ht
10 the recent engagement at h gueta, in which
he says The battle lasted all day, we lost our
position which was an Important one, being the
key TO the country leadirg TO Azpcitia. The
Altonsists numbered eight or une times our
forces, but we would have defeated them never
theless if our ammunition had not become cx
hausted For hours some OF our men had no
cartridges. | cannot say where we shall be
able to establish our lines. My own opinion is
that the enemy will reach Azcpitia and perhaps
we shall have struggle to keep him out of
Talosa King Carlos went to TaIosa last night.
The letter is dated the fourteenth.
PARIS, Feb. 10 Theodore Adoiphe Brong-
mara, the Botanist, is dead.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fen. l9.-Au official ukase
has been issued iorbiddiug women from exer-
c;siag the functions of barristcr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
The Markets.

New YORK, February l9.-Sto:ks dull, uu.
settled aud lower Money 3 Gold l3s Flour
dull and declining. Wheat quiet aud heavy.
Corn quiet.
BALTIMORE, Feb. 10 Va. skies, old. Sc; do
consolidated g. W Vas g Cotton dull apd
heavy; middllog l2ss il23 Flour steady and un.
changed. Wheat qul,t and unchanged. Corn-
Southern steady and firm; Western shade
frmer, but quiet Southern white 81 SO; do
yellow 57a59; Western mixed, Gil spot; 6l3
bid February; 6ls Did March. Oats dull; South
ern 40a45; Western white 44a45; do. mixed fl
a4S. Rye dull and nominal. Hay dull aud un
changed. Provisions active, strong and higher
Pork So rs. Butter scarce and frm; Western
extras 27a29; do. first 24a26. Coffee tirmer bu
not quo.abiy higher. Sugar easier at 95al05
Whlskey dull at Ill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
AcGIIIlfcN.

New YORK. Feb. l9-Thc jury 10 the case
of Michael Flnuei, who shot and killed rugll-
list O. Baldwin, acquitted the prisoner this
mornipg. Judge Barrett c,ncurred in the
verdict, saying that snail man shut up 10
a room with stalwart giant who was about to
strike him, was justified in usug pistol under
tht.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
The FOWEc-SfeyenS Case.

RICHMOND, Feb. l9-Mr. Alexander Hun
ter appeared IN the Hastings Court, this uorn-
ing, 10 answer to sub; 9 IA as a witness in the
gambling cases, and was discharged. The Leg
isative committee will meet at four clock
this afternoon to hear his testimony in the
FoWle Stevens case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
Suicide.

LANsDALE, Pa, Feb. ia. G. Van Bel,
who arrived here yesterday from Philadelphia,
committed suicide laet night. When discovered
he was hanging by a rope from ring il the
ceiling Of his room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

TIE GRAND BALL ON THE 22D. We are
glad to learn that the ball on the night Of the
- ot February is an assured success, suth-
c.c1t tickets having already been sod TO place
ra GU >tion beyond doub;. 4 large number
o. tc tiremen Of Washington and Baltimore
have >iga,fei their intention Of remaining over
to the bali. besides members Of the Fifth Mary
land and OF the Washington military organlza
Tons In consequences Of the large crowd that
vii Dc Present., The Committee of Reception
have determined 10 have ,ha hall of the Sun
co-lnc house also open, SO That there may be
NJ cr'w5ing Of he daoeers as would be the
ra>c were the dancing contined to one ball
Ihc Alexandria FIR men will attend the ball III
toll uniform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

RICHMOND, Feb. l9.-R D. Rutfn. color
ed, formerly Sheriff Of Alexandria couoty, but
lately a member of the House of Delegates from
Dinwidiic county, was expelled from that body
this morning BY vote Of IS TO ) tor dlshon-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

LOCAL LEGIsLArIoN.-In the Virginia Sen
"'' gu thursday, Mr.. Claughtou presented q
petition from a number of citizens of Aexau-
a'''' a'.u requested that that, with Senate bill
:" ''1aiion 10 Incorporating company to con-
i,'uct railroad between Alexandria and Wash
"''Yn, be referred to the Committee 90 Roads,
t |I'ch was agreed to. 10 the Senate the House
I'',s 70 Incorporate the town of Waterford, in
- u'oun county, and for working the roads in
,-s county vi FAuquicr, were passed on the
I II day, and III the House of Delegates the
~, upuSe bill to Incorporate the town of Lovetts
'''' houdouu county, was reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

Rs- There will be q called meeting of the Re
licr Hook and Ladder Compsny at the Truck
House this evening at 81 o'clock. The atten-
dance of very member is earn estly requested,
rs = question Of vital importance affecting the
Internal government Of the Company will be
presented TO the meeting.
l. JAS NJ. STEUAkT President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

The MARKET There was a large attendance
both Of buyers and sellers at the market house
this moroug. The display of meat was par
ticularly large and Gne La the ma. ket square
there were a good many country people, and
nrions wnra ahnnt as nsua
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
POStOffice Hours.

Until further notics the following will be the
hours LOT the opening and closing of the mails :
OPENING.
Northern mails $3.50 n. n. and 7:l5 p. IN.
W..tsrn mails, 8:45 u. IN. and 7:l5 p. m.
Souta western, viz Lyncnburg and Gordons-
vile 1:l5 p. IN.
Washington and Ohio, Round Hill to Alex
andrs, $3.50 p. N
Manassas Division, q 90 p. m.
Southern IN -ils, via Richmond and Freder-
icksturg, Va, $50 8 m. and Sis p. M
CLOSING.
Northern and Western mails, 5:45 p. m. and
900 y. II.
south western, via Gordonsvlls and Lynch
burg sou u. m.
Washington and Ohio, Alexandria to Round
Hill, Va, 500 4. m.
Manassas Division, 600 u m.
Southern, via Fredericksburg and Richmond,
Va, 600 I. III. and $3.50 y. III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

No wonder the people have confidence, wheu
the best physicians are prescribing DR.. Bull
Cough Syrur 10 all cases of Cough, Cold etc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

Ma-No Office To THE LADI IS ANY contrlbu,
tions of cooked poultry or meat for the 22nd
banquet will be thankfully received and can be
sent to the banquet hall At any time after ten
o'clock on the morning Of the I'D.
H. w. FALLS,
feb l7-3t Chm Com. of Arrangements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
~ . ii Il L Ii | n u N i w T.!

=
The undersigned would respectfully announce
to the citizens of Alexandria and vicinity, that,
having introduced their improved
STEAM FEATHER KENOVATOR
into this place, they are now prepared 10 clcanse
snd renoy ate feathers in the most ecctuai man
rer. BY y pressure oil steam, and the Way IL Is
spilled together with the facilities for entiiat
lag and drying which we have invented, we
claim more efectuslly, and in less time, 70 rem
ovate feathers than by Any process ever offered
To the public Our process not only ci.aiiscc Oid
feathers from all impurities, reviewing Their
matted CONDITION, thereby increasing their pnlk
nearly one half making them llghi and h"cy,
clean and healthy, but also removes the dIaI.
grcesble odor SO common to new feathers, s'1d
destroys all moths and the liability thereto.
NG- For further particulars and prices see bills
which will soon be IN circulation.
Satisfaction will be guaranteed, or no charge
will be made
Parties DESTROYS Of examining the process are
respectfully invited TO cal AT our place Of bus-
ness NO 66 KING STREET,
between the hours Of 8 end II 4. m, where the
patellLee or his agent will Dc found, "ho viii
take pleasure in showing now the work Is done.
Send in your orders and come and sec lac
process yourselves.
Parties wishing to engage in safe and profit
able business viii ind It for their Interest 10 call
AZ d examine s. r. CHAPMAN, Agent
References Rev j. Ii Waugh, Rev }. 5.
Boyer, Rev. VIM. pinwiddie, i.ohorl Bell, ;.
X. Field, NJ. u. Ball. y. Il. knmey, .huir
Bros, furniture dealers, tnoch Grimes, Cnap-
man Bros City Eotel, 0. g. Whltl.esey Mayor
kemper, George II. Harlow, N. E. Thornton.
ian 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
ISahcOCk.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. I9-rne closing arguments
in the Babcock trial were commenced this
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

THE E1.vood collar i: made so that the col
ners cannot turn up. IL holds It's shape un1eT
all circumstances.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

gss- No11cE.-The members ofthe committees
amounted By the different participating orgaEl-
zations for the ball Oh the 22d of February are
requested to meet at the Sun Engine Hou&e TO.
morrow [Ssturdsy] evening, at 8 o'clock TO per
r,, .rr.nypmant feb ls-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
FIRE COM ANlES.

Sum Hugh Latham, George Duffy, Simon
Blondheim, +. Travis, Wesley Davis.
Columbia: X. kemper, d. A. Windsor, &c.
Creighton, 4. c. Lee. Joseph Hardy.
Hydrau'on: +: L. C.rne, H. J. Nevott, A.
G. hell, Samuel Tennesson, N. Waterman
Friendship: j. B. johnson. B. +. Penn, j.
Dugan, Charles Mankin, Norman jenkins.
Relief Hook and Ladder: Park Agnew, j.. K.
Car.in. E. WsrH,ld, J. NJ. Buchanan, Levi
Hurdle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
DIR DOING q.

The POTOMAC DREDGING Coz PANl
will execute Ill orders for dredging with dis
uatch. Orders left with \. DUUoh " son,
Alexandra, Va.
TuOS. z. MORGAN, Manager,
ian 13-1m Washington. u. e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

ms-ATTES, ION, SUN-There will be q called
N citing OF tho sun Fire Go. held at their haI
on Saturday evening, February 18TH, at '.5o
O'Clock A full attendarc CO is requested.
fab l5-td GEO. B. DEETuS, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

New GOODS in abundance how stacked up
before Ii. Z: Slaymaker Go. 5 doors this MORN
ing. They do seem t. he getting quantities Of
goods for this season f the year, but We sup
pose their low prices must tell in the way OF
large sales
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

CENTENNIAL BREAD Mr.. George Bauer
has baked quantity Of rye f )ur into loavcs Ut
wha, h, terms "Centennial bread, which he
proposes t. distribute on the 22d inst. during
ths parade. We were shown QUO CT the loavcs,
this moruiug, and are satisfied that the market
master would not 6nd fault with the weight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

ST. AsApH STREET TRACK Immediately
after the 22ud inst Mayor kempcr, acting un-
i>r the Instructions Of the City Council, will
uolity the a. & W. Il. Il. Go. that they must
remove their iaroau track 90 St. Asaph
,t:rrt. from kiug to Princess, and designate a
liz I'd time Tor them to comply with the or
der /, is Understood that he railroad com-
gnuy hayi G cxhausted all legal mcans to retain
the cord mrcd track will oppose no further
o, jction TO is removal and will tear 1t up
wlcl 80 ordered. Many CT those who trave!
90 he roac wish the depot TO remain where 1t
i, aud it is stated an effort will be made to Ell
tcct & compromise between the City Council
and the Railroad Company, by which hei! de-
~'y> can he gratitied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19
SECRET ORGANIZATlONS.

SECRET Organisations.
Osceola Tribe Of Red Man: NJ. Ruben, John
K Gray, John Major, VIM. Davis, Charles
kdwcl
Potomac Lodge of Odd Fellows: Wesley
Avery. W. T. Mitchell S. y Mankln, W. o..
Henderson, James Gale
Mechanics Lodge, Knights OF Pythas K. T.
Lucas L. +. Padgctt, John l. Proctor, }. 5.
Strider, 9. j. Erwin.
Oriental Lodge, knights of Pythias Dr.. A.
+. Cox, VIM. barley W. IL. Smith, ThoS. q.
Brent }. L Cox.
Catholic Beneficial Society: NJ. b. Harlow,
William kilgour, Judge +. NJ. Lowe, Is. ii.
Latham, Orlando Wood.
Committees from other participating orsani-
cations will be announced as soon us appointed.
Firemen are requested to attend If uniform
The Committee reserves the right 10 refuse
admission TO the ball.
Tickets one dollar, admitting gentlemen and
ladies icb Ltd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

mas- No IcE.-The annual meeting OF tne
Stockholders of the Alexsndris Library Co. will
be held at the rooms of the company corner OF
King and Washington streets, on Monday even
ing, the list instant, at O'Clock punctusl
nni full attendance of stockholders is earnestly
requested. ;. =. NEALE' rr Sshe,J
II S1auGHTEH Secretary. teD o-ld
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-02-19

SUGGEsTIoN.-lf that Richmond photo
grapher who has received orders TO take the
pictures of the seven prettlcst ladies for the
Ccuteunia will Only comc to Alexandra be can
get beauty 10 its highest perfection. |! there
is anything that Alexandria can truly boast OF
it IS the beauty of her daughters.