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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

luz BREAK IN THE CANAL.-News bias
becu received here from Cumberland to the
elect that the late break in the G. & .. Canal
near that place. will bercpaired to day, and the
level b. rcti,lcd TO morrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

WEATHER PRoBABILITIEs.-W Var Depart
n,eat, Office Of the Chief Signal OJtc {, Wosh
myton u. g., Septr. %, lS76-lO:5o am
Fvr the Middle Adautic States eaSt"r'y W:ods,
vccr to southwest, with falling barometer,
cloud and rain, followed Saturday evening by
rising barometer aud clearing weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

u. S. COURTS Judge Hughes will hold an
adjourned term of the u s. Circuit and Dis
trio; Courts 10 this city, commencing 90 Tues
day next the 26 b instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23
Local Brcyities.

There was a false alarm of fire, last night,
alb yut clock.
Capt. Stridcr, of the w. d .. T. H., reports
heavy rains all along the line OF that road anu
the streams very high.
Tomorrow afternoon, at three o'clock, Rev.
W. &. Webb will preach sermon to children
Parents and teachers are invited TO attend.
Capt. Thomas Hewitt leaves to-day 10 his
vessel to bring up the wheat out OF the schooner
Gen. Grant, sunk at Piney Poiot last Sunday.
The venerable Father McElroy, we'll known
10 this vicinity, was seriously injured recently
by fall at the Novitiate, Frederick. lie Is
improving.
The schooner William Dopnclly, which ar
rived here this uoruiug FROM Richu ODD, brought
four large blocks Of granite for the monument
to the late Bishop Johns.
The sloop Samuel Gedney, which arrived up
this morning, brought 6ne lot of salt water
tailors from Little River, just below the mouth
of the Potomac.
The tug Governor Curtain, which was burn
ed at Quantico, passed here yesterday evening
in tow Of the tug Potomac, bound to the Wash
ington navy yard, where her boiler and mach
inery are to be taken out
general James g. Field, of Culpeper. and
several other gentlemen, among them the son
of Hon. Daniel Voorhees,, OF Indiana, are ex-
pccled to address the conservative voters in this
city on Wednesday next.
At tho democratic meeting at Piscataway,
last Saturday, the Prince Georgian says Mr..
William k,Igour, OF this city, made a mastery
speech, iu which he fecingly referred to his
mother State, aud to her public men, with
whom he had been assOclatpu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

DAMAGED RAILROADS The train on the
Midland road, which lett here for the South at
40 this morning, returned about noon, the
bridge over Pohick Run, near Burk's Station,
having been so much damaged by the raius as
to make it Insecure, aud reuder its passage
dangerous A considerable area o.! ground ln
the ucighborhood is uuder water. The road at
that poiat will be put in running order probably
durur the day. a large wash is also reported
beyond Charlottesville between Arlington and
l. viugStUn stations.
\ wash is also reported at 'Possum Nose, on
the Alexandria aud fredericksburg Railroad,
but the extcbt Of the damage has not yet been
received.
Five passenger coaches were in the train that
hal o return, all well filled, aud the passengers
avacd themselves Of the opportunity afforded
By their euoiced delay 10 look at the objects Of
iu,cres in the city. ne hotels aud restaurants
ais were we'll patronized by them. though some
rema,,cd 10 the train and depot or near by,
allday.
!. the trains due here this morning came in
Oh tlme, aui the Manassas tralu, which started
out Il short time before the Lyuchburg train,
passed over the wished bridge safely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23
sug 25-LOl

DELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE !,
- (For Young Lsdes.)
NV ororcses of this school will be resumed
on the 18th of SEPTEM next with enccur-
aning prospects. The facilities offered in the
vsrious departments of this school for acquiring
. thorough education are unsurpassed.
The charges tor tuition centre session. are as
follows: Primary Department $50; lnterme'
diste Departme $40; Collegiate hpgisn rs.
e ese $50 SO; Music $40; use of instrument Tor
practice $40; contingent fund ~ -o ~
Board mot including. wsshing) Sloo For
other informstion spply for Catalogue to
o'nei '''''' '' n. PENICK, Principal.
oa-tO1 Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

SECOND WARD CoNsEKvATlVEs.-Am meet
lns Of the conservative voters OF the Second
Ward will DC held at the Sun Eugloe Com
paay room, on Monday evening next, at -
oc,02k, ior The purpose Ut organizing Illden
ami llrndricks Cub for that ward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

FIRST WARD CONSERVATIVES "A business
meeting Of the First Ward Tllden aud Heud
ricks Club will be held at the flag pole on Mon
day evening 25th Instant, at o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23
A LEXANDKIA FEMALE INSTITUTE

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL.
No. Is south Fairfax st. -,
The sixth annual session OF this School Will
commence on TUESDAY, the 10Th of Septeln-
her For Circulars apply to the
Misses GREENE, Principals.
m-,O1 z. o. box 260.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

The Wealth Err. -Northcasterly winds still
plyv.ll The tide at midnight last night was
quite high. with every prospect OF continuing
>oio.day. The down towu merchants, however,
haze taken every precautlon against damage
There is a great treshct IN Cameron Run, back
Of tins city, aud the road over that stream was
entirely lmpaSsabIc for travellers this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

nprxryG AND CLOSING OF MAILS. -Unti!
s,N,i'.~n ,,Ic. the following will be the hours
A. inc opcning and closing of the mails
OPENING.
x,-.h.rn mails, S::t -. III. and I:Co D. ~
W,,.trr;. m ills, S:43 \. m. and 1:UO p. M
Southwestern, via Lynchburg and Gordons-
w Washington s: and Ohio, Round Hill to Alex
AZ ria, $50 p III.
Manassas Division, 400 p. m.
y .l,:Irrn mails, via Richmond and Freder-
icksburg, Va, $50 y. m. and $50 p. M
CLOSING.
Northern and Western mails, 7:00 p. m. ana
800 p. n.
Southwestern, via Gordonsvills and Lynch
burg 800 y. N.
Washington ard Ohio, Alexandria to Round
Hill, Va, SOFA. m.
Manassas Division, 600 q. m.
Southern, via Fredericksburg and Richmond,
Va 600 y. III. and $50 p. III
ae~General delivery window closes at 500 p.
III. Do, 5 close ut ':CJ p. IN
.H-Uucn on Sundays at 9 q. IN. and closes at
g. - H. m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

pubhc Property of the City Couoci met at the
Auditors office, last evening, present all the
mcmbers except Mr. Evans. Aresolution was
adopted requesting the Auditor to ascertain, for
the information OF the Committee, what prop
erty is owued by the Corporation for which rent
Is paid (other than the new market bulldlng,)
the amount Of rent received, &c. Recognizing
the Importance Of preserving the records OF
the Corporation 10 the Auditors Office, the
Committee decided to briog the subject to the
notice OF tie City Council and recommend that
all appropriation b. made Tor that purse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23
EDUCATIONAL.


TNLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY.
The next session Of this Institution begins
October the 1llh. and terminates Oh the 4th Of
Juiv next.
Terms: College fees $50; board, &C., from
500 to $l75. The County Superintendent of
Public Schools have the same rights in making
nominations MS heretofore For further lnfor-
nation address BENZ. S. EWELL,
sep 9-eotW Williamsburg, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

DOTDMAC ACADEMY,
i (Formery Alex. Boarding SchooD
Established by BENZ a;nin Hallowell in 1924.
A complete English, Classical and Mathe-
NAUTICAL course taught; also French, German
and Spanish. Next session will commence
SEPTEM Der 70. Catalogues furnished at re-
quest.
lights, $3.50 per hal. session in advance For day
scholars SIS for tuition in English branches,
81 80 in Greek and Latin (each) and $3.50 i~
VI oderE Languages (each) per quarter in ad.
vance. JOHN S. BLAtKB UR N, Principal,
aug 3-2awtf Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

Miss POWELBSSELECT SCHOOL FOR
Vk YOUNG LADIES.
The tenth annual session of this school will
begin on TH URSDAY, Sept 21st. 4 limited
number OF boarders will be received, and I'll
pupils will be carefully and thoroughly In
st! ucted in the English Eranche French and
Mathematics. FERNS FOR day scholars S32 pei
half session, in advance Circulars can be OBJ
tanned from French's bookstore, or on anolics-
ton to Miss POW ELL, corner Washington
ana Duke streets, Aexandris, Va. au23-e0sOl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

MISS ELIZA C. ADAMS BOARDING
Nl and DAY SCHOOL, corner Of King and
Columbus streets, will be reopencd SEPTEM-
RER 9th sep 2-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23
EPISCOPAL HIGHSCH0OI
a Classical School for Boys.

a Classical School for Boys.
The S3d Annual Session opens September 9th,
1876. Catalogues sent on application to the
Principal, l.. Nj. BLACKFOSD, Ma,
~ l-eo3m Alexandria, w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23
LOCAL MATT ERS.

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., TO MORROW
ruxIsr CHURCH Service at ii u. IN. ana p.
m BY Gev. Mr.. Dsmo. 80
sr PAUL's CHURCH-Servlce at IL H. ana
A., m, by Rsv. DR. Norton
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES 81 ii a. m.
ST MAaYs CHURCH-Mass at and Ii a. m.
Twas IIxIos PEEsBYr'N. CHURCH (First Church,
s..y:ce morning and night by Rev. ). ). bu:-
lock, D. D r,, coru;oo
,,,-,,inr sna night by Rev Vim Dinwlddle.
METH EpIs. CHURCH-Service Al Ii 4. IN.
y, Kew. Mr. Webb, and at u y. m by Rev.
'Iobn Ryand of England. Childrens service ct
VrTu. Ep1s. CHURCH SoUTH-Service at IL
q ~ and $ - IN by Rev. Mr. Waugh.
NTH PRor CHURCH-Service morning ana
,i,,o, bv Rev DR.. Nichols.
,pTIsr CHURcu-Service morning ana
-;.r.. ~, Rev W ; PenlCk.
e+HARF MISSION CHAPEL-SerVlces 81 o'9o
pGrRu,S LUTuERAS-Service at II a. M,
,,S.. ;, sermon will be delivered by Rev. Mr.
ynrxG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
prayer meeting in the Baptist, Church al
,our d m. Jail at pm. Aims House a. W. z! p.
wv, ~ Thursday night at y O'CLOCK, Union
p..ra~ Meeting in the Meth. Epis. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

COUNTY CONSERVATIVES The Central Ill
den aud ucnur.cks Clut of the county, met
la night at BaIston (Bai's Cross Roads, and
was called to order oy the President, Mr. H..
". Fcbrey.
After SOME patriotic and eloquent speaking,
Mr. VIM. Gary offered to present he cub with
a handsome set at lIIdeu and Hendricks flags
II the members would erect pole.
The offer was accepted, and committee
Appointed to make arrange meuts tor the raising
Of the pole.
Alter ii protracted discussion of the political
status ot the times, the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-09-23

NOR ST. JOHNS ACADEMY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01
SAcriM',s Sale,

Jefferson County Circuit Court
Theodore Prentiss, Plaintiff, against William
s. Turner y Marquis w. Turner, Defend
ants
pY virtue Of judgment of Foreclosure
~ and Sale, in the above entitled action,
rendered on the 9th day of February, 1875
at a general term of said court, held at the
village OF Jefferson, at the Court House, in
said county, | shall on the 3Oth day of
March, 1876, at the hour of 10 O'Clock,
forenoon of said day, offer for sale and Sell
at public auction to the highest bidder, at
the outside door of the Bank of WATERFOWL,
at the northwestern coner of Main and
First streets, in the I'd ward of the city of
Watertown, in said county, the following
described pieces Of land situate in said
county of Jefferson, to-wit: The south
west quarter of the southwest quarter, md
the south half Of the south half of the nor tn
west quarter Of the southwest quarter of
section ten Q0), and the northwest quarter
of the northwest quarter of section fifteen,
(l5), in Township eight: (s) north OF Range
fifteen (5) east, containing ninety acres.
Said lands to be sold to satisfy said judg-
ment and costs,
JOSEPH GILES,
Sheriff jefferson Co.
Dated, Sheriffs Office, February TO- 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01
A CENTENNIAL DAIRY.-A

A CENTENNIAL DAIRY.-A hand
some structure is to be erected on the
Centennial grounds by the Associa-
ton of Dairymen residing in Philadel-
phia and the adjoining counties. It
consists Of an ornate building of un-
ique design, after the Marie Antoin-
cite style, and will be SO feet wide
and 100 feet in length. An acre of
ground laid out with shrubbery. stat
ues and fountains, and with tables and
chairs for the accommodation of visi-
tors, will surround the building
Over 100 young ladies will be in at
tendance, dressed in othe picturesque
costume of Normandy dairymaids,
Milk, cream, buttermilk, curds-and-
whey, pastry and berries will be dis
pensed by the attendants, and COWS
will be 1ept for the purpose of furnish
ng fresh milk for those who prefer it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01
Political.

TIE Wisconsin Republican Conven-
ton which met at Madison, Tuesday,
ed inst, to elect delegates to the Ma
tional Convention, was in every sense,
large and enthusiastic expression of
the spirit aud power which now more
than ever seems to pervade the party
In this State.
Hon. J. T. Lewis, OF Columbus. was
chosen temporary chairman. After
perfecting temporary organization of
the convention, adjournment was had
until 8 o'clock. The permanent or
sanization of the convention was effee-
ted by the choice of Hon. E. L.
Brown, of Waupaea, as President.
The convention then proceeded to the
election of 20 delegates to the National
Convention, and a list of Presidential
electors.
The electors and delegates are as
follows:
Electors at large, w. H. Hiner, F.
Campbell. First Congressional District
I'D. Weeks; I'd district, T. d. Lang; Sd,
Ell. Meiner; 18th, G. M. Sanger; 9Th, G.
I.uling; 9Th. ]. H. Foster; 9Th, c. d. Sol
Berg; 9Th, ]. II. Knapp.
Delegates to the National Republican
Convention at large, P. Sawyey, David
Atwood, Mark Douglass, ]. H. Howe; al
ternates, J. T. Kingston, L. Breeze, E. M.
Rogers, J. Crane.
First District, E. Enos, James Bintliff;
sIternates, Chas. Pai1neter, A L. Phillips.
Second District, E. w. Reyes, J. F.
Lewis; alternates, George t. Burroughs,
CIV Burchard.
Third District, E. Bowen, w. H. Bris-
bane. alternates, A Ludlow, ]. C. Hollo-
way.
Fourth District, Ed. Sanderson, l. M.
Bean; alternates, E. S. Turner, F. G.
Winkler
Fifth District, c. E. Lewis, ]. II. Mead;
aiternates, George F. Wheeler; George
Marsh.
Sixth District, R. L. D. Potter, George
Grimmer; alternates, A. ]. Reid, w. j.
Ffske
Seventh District, E. O. Rudd, John
Comstock; alternates, A. w. Newman,
+ @. Carleton.
Eighth District, Myron H. McCord,
George c. Ginty; alternates, R. w. But
ton, F. M. Washburne.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01

MARCH /, 1876.
Republican National ConveAti~A.

The next Union Republican National
Convention. for the nomination of candi
dates for President and Vice President of
he Uni ted States, will be held in the city
I Cincinnati on Wednesday, the 14th day
f June, 1876, at II o'clock noon, and will
onsist of delegates from each state eqssl
TO twice the number Of its senators and rep
resentatives in Congress, and of two dole
gat,s from each organized territory and the
District of Columbia,
In calling the conventions fer cleo ton OF
delegates, the committees of the several
states are recommended to invite all RepuS-
lican electors and all other voters, without
regard to past political differences or prev
ious party affiliations, who are opposed to
factionaI issues, and desire to promote
frieodly feeling ana permanent harmony
throughout the country, by maintaining
and enforcing all the constitutional rights
of every citizen, including full and free OK
ercise Of the right of suffrage, without in
timidation and without fraud, who are in
favor Of continued prosecution and punish
ment Of all official dishonesty, and OF -
economical administration of the govern
men: by honest. faithful and capable OH
GERS; who are in favor of making such re-
forms in the government as experience may
from time to time suggest; who are opposed
to impairing the credit of the nation by de-
Feeiating any of it's obligations, snd in
favor of sustaining in every way the ma
tional faith and financial honor; who hold
that the common school system is tho nur-
sery of American liberty, and should be
maintained absolutely free from sectarian
control; who believe that for the promotion
Of these ends, the direction of this Govern
ment should continue to be con6ded 70
those who adhere to principle of lT76 TO
support them as incorporated n the Conssi-
tuition and laws, and who are in favor OF
recognizing and strengthening the funaa-
mental principle of national unity in thu
centennial anniversary of the the birth OF
the republic. E. D. MORGAN.
Chairman Republican National Committee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01
CONsUnPTfON CURED,

An old physician, retired from active
practice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India Missionary the formula OF a
simple Vegetable Remedy. for the speedy
and permanent cure Of Consumpti on, Bron-
chitis Catsrrh, Asthma and all Throat and
Lung Affections. also positive and radical
Cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous
complaints, after having thoroughly tested
its wonderful curative powers in thousands
of cases, feels it his duty to make it known
to his suffering fellows. Actuated by this
motive, and conscientious desire to re.
lieve human suffering he will send free Of
charge) to all who desire it, this recipe,
with tull directions for preparing and sue
cessfully using. Sent by retsrn mail by
addressing with stamp, naming this paper.
DR.. W. C. SREVENS,
Monroe Block. Syracuse, N. Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01
OAK HILL CEMETERY,

THE Annual Meeting OF the Oak Hill
i Cemetery Association, for the election
of Two trustees, and the ira saction of such
other business as may come before it, will
be held at the Office of the undersigned, Oh
Monday evening March 18th, 1876, at "a
o'clock. 1T. MOAK Sec'y.
Watertown, Feb. 2sth, 1875: 1sw2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01

The bill repeating the tax-exemp-
ton on the West Wisconsin Railroad
vas indefinitely postponed in the As
sembly last Friday, by vote of 6S 10
10
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01

THERE are pending in the Legisla-
ture bills, introduced by the Conn nit
tee on Claims. to appropriate to Patrick
&rif6n $40: to Taylor S. Hayhurst
$500; to Ansley Gray $685. &c, for ex-
penses in contested seat cases, includ-
ing in the latter case $3.50 salary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01

TT MON HOUSE, l.. W Krenger, Proprie-
~ tor, Corner Of Main and Fifth Streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01

THE Republican Executive Commit
tee have extended an invitation to all
survivors of Andersonville prison to
send to the Office of the Republic,
Washington, D. G., statements of their
experiences in that pen of horrors
The object is not so much partisan as
historical. The ex-Confederates have
attempted to discredit what has been
said to the character of that prison,
and the committee are DESTROYS of hav-
ing the testimony of the thousands of
witnesses who cannot be impeached.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-01

THE Democratic National Commit
tee has designated St. Louis as the
place, and June 9th, as the time of
holding their National Convention for
the nomination of candidates for Presi-
dent and Vice President. The Re-
publican National Convention will meet
at Cincinnati two weeks earlier.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-18
Eurr FsozEN.-The White Pine Ne,cs
q January IL has the following:

o. January IL has the following:
During the recent snowstorni. while
Mr.. Shoemaker Vas going to Mineral
CITY. he lost his way in the binding
snow. became bsvildsred and vas com
PEELED to stay gu. all night. Tho result
vas that both of his feet were badly fro
On. and fears are entertained that arnpu-
tstion will be necessary. Johnny Con
don started with Mr.. Shoemaker from
Mineral City on Saturday. and on arriv-
ing at Shekels' ranch. twelve miles from
here. was compelled to stop over night
there, on account of the severe cold and
tho pain Mr.. Shoemaker was s1psrienc-
ing. The next day he was brought to
this place, and from here was removed
to bis friends at Shsrmsntovn. At last
accounts his feet were in horrid con-
dition.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-18
4 Soar MnR.-The Eureka Sentinel
. I.,,.rv II ;pforms M as follows:

OF January IA informs us as follows:
We received yesterday from Wn. Ken
nedy. . specimen from Senator Shep-
herds soap mine in Elko county. The
substance. whatever it is, so closely re-
sembles CASTLE soap that when 1t was
frat handed to us we thought it was .
chunk Of that article. 1t apparently
possesses al the qualities OF ordinary
soap, except that it will not raise
lather. 1t removes dirt from cloth and
il generally used instead OF soap Tor
washing purposes by people residing IN
the vicinity Of the mine. The ledge OF
deposit is situated near the south 1ofk
Of the Humboldt river. about i've miles
from Mr.. Shepherds house. and 10 about
two feet in thickness, in limestone
formation. Specimens have been sent
East for analysis. bnt the truck thus iar
appears TO have confonnded the savants
Of Iankeeion, who don't know what
to make Of il. and whether II possesses
An intrinsic value - AZ yet matter OF
conjecture.
knowing. from personal inspection,
that there is a spring in Elko county
which pours forth = never-faiiing supply
Of chicken broth. We are prepared to be-
lieve all that can be said about the pro-
ducts Of that county. We are quite
ready to hear that they have struck
ledge OF pork and beans or suoterra-
mean lake Of mush and milk.