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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12

CAMP MEETING AT the EmoryGrovC Camp
utctiug, yesterday evening, the sermon was
preached by Rev. w. &. Webb, of this CITY,
On the conversion of the Philippiau jailcr. Al
ter a brief reference to the circumstances which
Id TO the conversion of the jailer the speaker
pr"cct dcd to consider the person OF the lEqulr-
\, III nature OF the directions given to him,
aud the results brought about by his obedience
tn ihuSc directions. The inquirer was descrlb-
"a Is = man in danger, conscious of his peril,
earnestly determined to escape from 1t, aod,
finally, as one who had rcnounced all self trust,
And was willing to comply with the terms which
IL" APOSTLES might dictate. He next dealt with
the Gospel condition Of salvation. While many
answers have been given the question, IVY hat
aust 10 to be saved ?' there is but one sat
Isle ory answer, and that is, believe on the
Load Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved.
hc Lord Jesus Is here represented as the OBJ
Jct 81 faith. We must, however. be careful
u; 'he asp CT in which this object is regarded.
tt Is not Christ as God, nor Christ as the per
,c example, but Christ as the atoning priest
who aust be the object Of our trust. After
considering the subject OF faith, he then pro
trc,itd 10 illustrate lis nature, showing that rs
Tie object of faith was living person, the
esS1ocr OF faith must be the personal relation
slap OF him who believes in the living person
WAC is lis ojcct ln this connection faith was
,t.oSci 10 DC simple aud immediately possible.
The results realized were then regarded. The
!acr WAS saved, and here in q word was sud
&c" conversion. involving the ojoymcut OF a
"'e>>lrs, The profession OF faith, aud the gen
uin"ucSs u the conversion. The speaker closed
with 40 earnest appeal to the uuconVerted to
seek Christ. Mr.. Webb leaves the camp to,
p'eaca at Washington Grove camp meeting to.
morrow morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12
CT. JOHNS ACADEMY.

The Thirty Eighth Annual Session will COM
rlence on MONDAY, September 4th.
TIE advantages are: Experienced teachers,
improved classification military discipline and
inc library and apparatus. Charge for board
and tuition So 50a quarter session of two and y
half months. EErly application will be neces
saTy to secure admission. For Catalogues and
other information address
RICHARD l. CAKNE, A. NJ. Principal,
aug 3-eolm Drawer u, Alcxandra. Wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12
7sy Il. A. Herby, AuctiOneer.

TRUSTEE'S SALE-By virtue of deed of
= trust executed by Cornelius OLesry, jr.,.
and Bridget O Leary, dated on the lst day of
april, in the year 1878, ind of record in the
Clerks office Of the Corporation Court OF the
city of Alexandria, Va, lber No 2, page 555,
the undersigned, as trustee therein named, and
at the request of the parties by said deed secured
will sell Tor cash, BY public auction, in front of
the Market House, on Royal street, Alexandria,
Va, on SATURDAY, the 18th dsy of August,
1876 at II O'Clock N the property conveyed to
bin by the said deed Of trust, namely: ~ Ger
tain TE NEMhNT snd LOT OF GROUND,
situate in the said city of Alexandris, on the
west side Of Alfred street, between Cameron
ard Queen street, fronting III feet on Alfred
street and running back fIty feet, with the right
OF way over IN alley.
CHARLES E. STUART, jr.,
IL PITS Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12

EPISCOPAL FEMAL INSTITUTE,
- Winchester, Va.
Rev. J. G. WHEAT, u. D., Principal,
Assisted b. competent and experienced tcachers
IL the several departments. The exercises OF
this Institute will be resumed Septem ber7. 1876.
For Circulars, containing full information, ap-
Ply to Rev. j Z. Wheat. References: the HiSh-
op and Clergy of the Diocese of Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12

- HHDS PORTO RICO hOLAooEo, suit.
- able Tor baking, just received siso piinlo
Now i,riay1s and Porto Rico Mols.ses, oyrups
and strained Honey, for sale by
dec 4 D. V. u Il III ~ 80
THOICE BUTTER at ,,,,,,,
~ jy - y. I. y l.. MihDo 'N' 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12

5sG- meeting vi the lliden ana hendricks
club of the lst ward will be held on Monday
night at the flag pole. aug lest
NOlICE-The sttention of al parties ow-
~ ing gss bills is called to the following res
oiution nd opted 1T the last meeting of the Com
mittee on Light:
"Resolved, That the Superintendent be, aud
he is hereby, instructed to collect all back bills
due the Gas Works, and if the same are not paid
hv Septen Der 18th he shalt cut of The gas from
the premises OF all ielnquents and proceed to
collect by distraint or otherwise"
hope, therefore, all parties owing bills will
come forward and pay the same, and thus re-
leye me of the fulhiment Of dlssgreesble duty.
sny 4-2.wtd NJ H. NASH, Sup't
DOCKET and TABLE CUILER a. NO g
King street, corner o; Roysl-We have
inst received n lot Of the above goods which We
can sell at very reduced prices, either wholesale
or retail, " GAM
aug 10 j. L. ChEl1hloN =" ooN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12
THOMAS MOORE, of 81
Fairfax county, jv 17-w4w

+ COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE LAND-pursusnt to the decree OF
The Circuit Court Of Fairfax county, rendecedat
June term, 1876 in the suit OF john lialsI'p vs..
james 5. M.rders and others, the undors'gn"d,
commissioners named in said decree, VIII, on
MONDAY, the 2l,t day OF August, 1876, tina.
being Court d,y, IN trout of the Court House
door OF sad county; III | O'Clock p. m. sell TO
the higncs bidder, n pubic sale, mat VALO-
aBbE IRACT OF LAND on which James ).
Murders II present resides, containing 2i6 acres
This land Is under good 1t,.te OF cultivation
Is improved By = FRAME YELLING I'm
anG the usual out buildings. and lies on -asIgl
pohick run and near the public road leading "
the village of Accotnk, aad near the Alexandria
and Fredericksburg Rallrosd.
Terms OF Sale: ,, much cash IN mana rs Will
be REQUIRED To pay the OF suit and expenses
.. SAFE, and the residue payable IN one two and
three years in cqua. Instruments, with interest
from tn. day of sale ~ be- secured by the notes
of The purchaser, with approved personal secur"
lLy tiYI retention OF title I'll! the last payment Is
made II. w. luOMho,
Fairfax CO.. is l4-wlw CONS 0! Sale.
fzrlJ,E ANn LOT AT HEkNDON FOR
Ii Pursuant 10 the decree Of the CIR
cut Court Of Fairfax county, rendered al the
Jun. term 1876 ia the suit Ot Wilmer Say
maker V. Madison Wnlppe, the undersigned,
commissioner therein NAMED, will, on MON
ia tha list day 81 August taal DeihH Court
day, At twelve O'Clock m, in iron. OF the Court
House door Of said county, sell 10 the ilghcsl
bidder the following property, TO wit: That Ger
tan PIECE Ok LOT OF LAND and lta APP
pur;4n,nce., continuing about one acre, situated
in the village OF Hcrndon, and known rs the
! Whlpple property. This lot mas therein ffisssaa
comfortable FRAME DWELLING, .gEla
ana l. cigiDjy situated. Persons wishing 10 VIC"
the property are referred to }. Amos Fox, VINO
| resides thereon.
| Terms OF S,.ic: SO much cash in hand ss will
pay the expenses Of safe and the sum Of s3t6 ~
| with interest thereon from the list OF oep.eih.
Der, 1874 till -re, and tae residue On creilt 81
one and Two yeara, in equ.! Insta Inents, 10 DesT
! interest from the day OF sale and to De secured
| nv the notes OF the purchaser with good per-
| gonsl security and retention OF title until Inc
| last payment IL made. .o
THOS. MOORE, Comm'r. OF Sale
Fairfax county, j. l4-W4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12

DELTSl BELTS!-A large and compete
ID assortment of Ladies' Wide Leather Bolts
At FERG USON Is BRO,
aupll 96 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12
FGs tgEE fH RE-rs-..

FOR RENTING STOkEHNUSE Ne.
BIZ. 90 King street, at present occup sd by Lucas
" Burroughs. Possession gwen $eatomber lst.
Apply to lily 3l-eotf] ". Is. GE.GUHl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
From Washington.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Aug. -, lST6.-Tbe Senate,
during the moroing hour. discussed the Kan
sas Land bill at some length.
The school amendment was then taken up,
read and made the special order for Monday at
l o'clock.
The Hawaiian treaty question was then taken
up and discussed at length by MIR. West and
Others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12
LOCAL NEWS.

CHURCH SERVICES. Sc. To MORROW
CHRIST CHURCH Service at II 8. IN. and 80
u m, by Rev. w. S. Jones
ST. PAUL's CHUKcH-Service at II s. m.
GRACE CuURCn-No service.
ST. MAKY's CHURcu-Mass at and IL a. m.
Nrsners at i. m.
UNION PIEsBYTN. CHURCH First Church,
Service morning and night BY Rev. j. ). Bull
lrrk, ID.
SECOND PRESBYTERIAN CHURcn-Service
r,orl.ins M, night by Rev. VIM. linwiddlo.
METH Ep1s CHUKcH-No service
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-serviee at
" m by Rev. John &. Rowe and 8 p. m, by
Rev j H. Waugh.
METH. Prot. CHURCH-No service
BAPTIST CHURcH-Service at ii q m. ana
) y m by Ray. w. 5 Penick.
GERMAN LUTHERAS-Sorvice at IL 8. M;
who a sermon Will be delivered oy MT a..
:,ch.etor y Theological student Of S. LOUIS Mo.
YeUsG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCIATIoN.-
Prayer meeting in the Baptist Church; at
four .. m. Jail vt pm. Aims House at q p.
n. Open air meeting at the Tunnel at g. m.
Tuesday night at eight o'clock Union Prayer
Meeting in the Second Presbyterian Church.
omen anr service next Friday night at 8 o'clock
ii the corner of King and Royal streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12

Messrs. Goode, Tucker aud Blackburn, who
went to Norfolk to attend the i'ildeu aud Hen
bricks ratification mac:ing, have returned, and
make most favorable report as to the meet
folk and Portsmouth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. - Var Depart.
n.cnt. Office ofh" GhiJ Signal Officer, Wash.
mgtoa, y. c., Auqust II, lS76-lU3o u. NJ
For the Middle oa es, slowly falling baromr-
ter. stationary to rising temperature, Winds
mostly from the southwest to sout beast, and
increasing clrudincss, with thunder storms,
possibly extending over the Easteru States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-08-12

NEW SPECIALTIES-Wid Belts, Hoop
~ Skirts. Bustles, Hamburg Edges, Corseis
Skeleton Bracelets from 3 TO rows, kucnGg
and shetland Shawls, ut
ivlY FERGUSON s. BRO.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
To Get Seat In . Paris Omnibus.

To get seat In n Paris omnibus it
does not suffice to plant yourself at the
corner of the street and hail the passing
vehicle, for SUCH Is not the fashion in this
land. The driver is not on the lookout,
and the conductor disdains to pull the
check string, even though his vehicle
be not half full. The speed Of the hor-
seq may indeed be slackened, and II the
would-be passenger is young and active
and willing to run, he may Catch up
with the omnibus, but-the dead srop of
an American omnibus-driver is not TO
te thought of. To secure a ride i'm
peace and comfort you must 60 to one
of the stations, of which there are two
or three on every omnibus route. There
you will find small waiting-room,
with benches round the wall and desk
st one end, where sits a solemn func-
tionary who presents you with square
ticket bearing number. You take your
seat and watch the arriving and depar
ting vehicles till your number is called
out; and you must be sharp about it too,
or the next number will be called and
the omnibus depart without you.. II
you want an exchange ticket-or cor
respondance, as 1t is called here-you
are furnished with one gratis, your sim
gle payment of six sous entitling you
10 as long ride as you wish In single
direction. Soldiers are entitled to ride
inside on payment Of three sous only
Leppincott's Magazine.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
Turning the Tables,

There is story OF noble lord who
once gave his friend golden snuff box,
in the cover of which an ass head was
painted. Not much fatrered by this
present, and wishing to turn the tables
on the author of the joke, the recipient
took out the ass and inserted instead the
portrait of the lord. The next day at
dinner he, as If by accident, put his box
upon the table. The lord, who wished
to amuse his guests at the expense of
his friend, made mention OF the snuff
box, and aroused the curiosity of those
around him. A lady asked to see it. 1t
was passed to her. She opened II and
exclaimed, "PerfecI! Ii is striking
likeness. Indeed, my lord, it is one vi
the best portraits OF you that 1 ever
seen." The lord was naturally much
embarrassed at the JOKE, which he
thought was so hard upon him. While
he was rejecting upon the oiensiveness
of it, the lady passed the box to her
neighbor, who made similar remarks
about it. The box thus went around
the table, each one expiating upon the
resemblance. The nobleman was much
astOnished at this course OF things; but,
when 1t came to his turn 10 look, had
to join I'm the too, and confess that his
friend had got the best Of him.-Botc-
Bells.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
the midst Of crimson Fuchsias

through the midst Of crimson Fuchsias
or scarlet Geraniums? To look out
into the light through the fowers-is
not that poetry? And to break the
force Of the sunbeams by tender resist
ance Of green leaves? If you can train
Nasturtium round the window, or
some sweet peas, then you will have
the most beautiful frame that you can
invent for the picture without whether
it be busy crowd, or a distant land
scape, or trees with their lights or
shades, or changes of the passing clouds.
Any one may thus look through iow-
ers for the price of an old song. Ana
what pure taste and refinement does it
not indicate on the part of the cultiva-
tor!
A flower In the window sweetens the
air, makes the room look graceful, gives
the suns light new charm, rejoices
the eye, and links nature with beauty.
The flower is a companion that will
never say a cross thing to any one, but
will always look beautiful and smiling.
Do not despise it because il is cheap,
and because anybody may have the
luxury as well as yourself. Commo:.
things are cheap, but common things
are invariably the most valuable. Could
we only have fresh air or sunshine by
purchase, what luxuries they would be
considered; but they are free to all, and
we think little OF their blessings.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
WN JUNIATA COUNTY PENNA. WEDNESDAY.

the thickness of its ice, must be thou
sands of feet. Streams and rivulets un-
der the heat of the sun flow down Its
surface until swallowed by the crevas-
ses, and a lakelet OF deep blue water an
eighth of a mile In diameter has been
observed upon the solid ice. Pouring
down from the mountain, the ice by Its
immense weight and force has gougel
out a mass upon the northeastern side
a mile In thickness. The geological for
nation of Takhoma poorly resi-ts the
eroding power CT these mighty glaciers.
for it se-ms to be composed not OF solid
rock, but of a basaltic conglomerate In
strata, as though the volcanic force had
burst through and rent in pieces some
earlier basaltic outflow. and had heaped
up this vast pile from the fragments in
successive strata. On every side the
mountain is slowly di-integrating.
What other peak can offer 10 scien-
tific examination or To the adm ration
of tourists fourteen living glaciers of
of such magnitude, Issuing from every
side, or such grand ur, b.au'y, aud Va
r,ety of scenery y?-ThS Atlantic.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
A Glassmaker' Fate.

There was an artlncer in Rome who
made vessels of glass of SO tenacious a
temper that they were as little liable TO
be broken as those that are made OF
gold and silver. When, therefore, he
issd made vial Of the purer sort, and
such as he thought present worthy OF
Cesar alone, he was admitted into the
the presence of the then Emperor IL
berius. The gift was praised, the skill
full hand of the artist applauded, and
the donation of the ri er accepted The
artist, that he might enhance the Won
der of the spectators and promote him
self yet further In the favor of the EN-
peror, desired the vial out of Caesars
and threw it with such force against
the floor that the most solid metal would
have received some damage or bruise
thereby. Cesar was not only amazed,
but affrighted with the act; but the
artist, taking up the vial from the
ground (Which was not broken, but
only bruised together, as if the sub
slduCc VI thc SiaSs hdu put VII thc sc"-
per of brass). drew out an instrument
from his bosom and beat it into its form
er figure. This done, he imagined that
he had conquered the world, as believ-
ing that he had merited the acquain-
tance with Cesar, and raised the admi-
ration of the beholders, but it fell out
otherwise, for the emperor inquired If
any other person besides himself was
privy to the like iempering of glass.
When he told him NO." he told all at
rendant to strike off his head, saying :
That should this artifice come once
into use, gold and silver would be of as
little value as the dirt in the street"
long after this, in l6l0, We read that
among other rare presents sent from
the Sophy of Persia to the king OF
Spain, were six mirrors of malleable
glass, so exquisitely tempered that
they could not be broken.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
A Subject for Thought.

Fault finders say that too much at
tention is paid to fashion in wOmen's
dress. For our own part we think there
is too little. Fashion would seem TO be
ordered by people who know compara-
lively nothing. There are reasons and
laws of taste and good looks, IL should
not need to be said. The subject is one
to be studied, with pleasing results to
be certainly arrived at, and solidly es-
tablished. Why do not some of our
most cultivated women take hold upon
il? This is a womanly field it must be
thought; or it is so thought at any rate.
And the range for womanly effort is
said to be narrow. This ground at
least is open, whether IL be large or
small. 1t is wide field as it is now.
Nothing could be worse than the dreari-
ness of its barren spots, unless it were
the hCrribleness Of much of the growth
where it is not BARE. May the hand of
skilful and graceful 'tillage be speedily
brought upon it. May it be cultivated
with artistic taste, and may we be
spared to see the day.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
Rufus Choas~'s Fence.

| suppose thai inc story OF Kufus
Choate's handwriting has been often
told. IL seems that Mr.. Choate WAS
living on farm down in Massachusetts,
wanted a new fence around the home
lot. So he called in his carpenter and
had a talk with him In regard TO the
work, and the next time he went to
Boston he got his architect 10 make u
rough sketch, showing his idea how he
desired to have The fence built. On the
sy appointed for the work to begin,
Mr.. Choate was summoned away. just
as he Was about to start, the carpenter
plan out of his vest pocket and hurried
ly delivered it, and tnen drove of TO
catch the train. Returning after All
absence of two weeks, on approaching
and led TO doubt whether he knew
where he lived; his home lot was sur
rounded by zigzag fence Of the most
extraordinary design. When he saw
the old carpenter pounding Justify
away, lie felt reassured rs to the iden-
tity of the place, but was most puzzled
by the marvellous fence.
''Hello!" he shouted, "what are you
doingf"
"Doin'," said the old carpenter,
smashing In a ten-penny nail with one
blow, we're doin' some pooty tall
work. We ave just slung this fence
together in little bit less time than
any similar slingin' was ever done in
the Commonwealth of Massachuse ts
We're two weeks ahead of the contract
time nowr'
"But, for Heavens sake, what kind
of a fence is this?"
''Don't know. Thought when you gi'
me the plan it was the darndest fence
ever heard of, but supposed you knew
what you wanted"
"Plan!" said Rufus, "Plan? Let me
see the Pl.rp' ~"d when the carpenter
banded it over the fence, Mr.. Choate
realized that in his haste he had felt
in the wrong pocket and handed him,
not the plan, but note in his own
handwriting.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
Sho wing Passports al Romc-Time
1850.

The man of the custom-house de-
manded our passports and then de-
manded US. We dropped down from
our perch aud were motioned toward an
inner room. We went in, one at time.
Behind an Immense black moustache
which stood out horizontally TO right
and left, Sat 4 little, thin. straight man,
with the air of a generaliSsimo In opera
boufe. He had already fatrened OUT
the passport upon his desk. He num-
bles out your barbarian patronymic a.
If il were Il mouthful of cherry pits, and
you respond. Then he reads your height
written In numerals-5 feet by IL
and runs his eye along you deliberately,
to take an altitude. Then ne makes be-
lieve he knows enough of English TO
understand the description of your
hair, cOmple xion, mouth, chin and
nose, and examines every one of the m
consecutively. You see his pompous
silliness,-'dog in office,"-but know
he can annoy you very much; and so
you stand wondering whether TO play
seTritOJe un,itissimo OF 10 lift him by the
mousUache and drop him gently out the
window. Then lie pores over every
pass OH the paper, from twenty different
governments, eyeing them sidewise and
upside down. Now he has found a
law, five pssses back. He consults his
register. But he asks you my ysteriously
about it. You know nothing about IL.
fIe shakes hi head. DiIigenr, indeia-
tigable. incorruptible eoffidl! You think
>os No, lie is soaring you into bribe
if he can. But he can't. In the outer
room, meanwhile, they are waiting for
your key, to pounce down and evisce-
rate your trundk. You stand by and
see the operation, with what equa nimity
youth of Christian nurture and ad-
monition may have vouchsafed you.
Every book Is opened, some scanned
wrong side up. That map Of Rotrer.
dam may be plan of the Roman forti-
fications; that old hotel bill, list OF
conspirators to assassinate the Pope
In one corner is little dd-loOking
box. Ecco! poison! bullrts.
please open this, signore." the of.
fetal says firmly.
Certainly. There. Bullets qul-
nine. Take them!"
".Scusi," and a grin.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1876-11-22
Growing Old.

How strangely our ideas of growing
old change as we get on in life! To the
girl In her teens the ripper maiden of
twenty-five seems quite aged. Twenty
two thinks thirty-five IAN old thing"
Thirty-fve breads forty, but congratu-
lates herself that there may still remain
some ground to be possessed in the fif.
teen years before the half century shall
be attained. But fifty does not by any
means give up the battle of life. IL
feels middle-aged and vigorous. and
thinks old age long way IN the future.
Sixty remembers those who have done
great things at three score; and one
doubts If Parr, when he was married at
one hundred aud twenty, had at all be-
gun to feel himself an old man. 1t is
The desire of life In Us which makes u
feel young 20 long.