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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
From Washington.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTE.

| SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO TIE GAZETTE. J
WASHINGTON, May Ii. 1877.
Ia The absence Of the President, the clerks
ia the Executive Mansion cmploy themselves
as usual. \ few OF the letters received there
arc kent for the eye Of The presidtnt when he
returns; about one eighth are brietcd and tue
briefs will be submitted the President. The
residue are separated in baskets, each OF which
relates TO one OF the Executive Departments,
aud OF Tomorrow will he sent 10 the various
Departments, whcrn the? Will, durlng the
course OF this week, be classified aud distrlbut.
ed TO the various bureaus, aud AGAIN divided
among the divisions of each bureau until at
last they will reach the clerk in charge Of that
branch of the business, who will Tor the hrst
time read the letter. ite will make brlel OF
its contents and hand il to the chief OF his d.
vision, who will submit it 10 the head OF his
bureau. who will, i! he thinks it worth
while, show it to the Secretary. Uuiess the
Secretary shall thea call ttsog attention OF the
President to it, it will sleep Forever more.
r0R ALEXANDRIA.
There is considerable disposition here DOW to
take advantage Of The low rcata and the quiet,
cultivated social life which prevails 10 Alexao'
dria. Several Washingtonaus have within the
past week been suited 10 Alexandra as TO homes
aud will remov there, aud Others will doubt
less follow.
There are ooly tiilaea persons who reside 10
Wash! oGton who nov retain their residence
and right 10 vote ia Alexandria.
VIRGINIA NOTES.
|, is understood that Mrs. NJ. a. Co0mb IS
an applicant for the position OF postmstress at
Warrenton, but 90 present change ls coutem-
plated.
There seems to be 30 present probability what,
ever of change in tho Office of U. 5. Internal
Revenue at Richmond, now held by Mr.. e. +.
White. He il reported hcTc as valuable and
useful officer.
NATIONAL NOTES.
Secretary Evarts is making haste 81 owly in
ovcrhauling the consular bureau. Lie has dc:
tcTmined to give the places only to men who
understand their duty, lovo the country they
represent, add feel genuine anxiety to 'ar-
ward her commercial Interests, and have the
necessary knowledge which will enable them TO
do SO. In those countries where BY law and
under treaties the coDsu!s have judicial functions
aone hui lawyers will be appointed.
At the Posrufiicc Department 10 day the pro-
posals for furnishing postal cards were opcDcd,
but no awards ware made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
CITY COUNCIL.
GOFFICIAL CEEDlNGS.l
BOARD OF ALDERMEN

At called meeting of tho Board Of Alder
men, held May Is, 1877, there we-o present: S.
II. Janney, esq, President, and Messrs: Smoot,
Strauss, Armstrong. Downhsm and ONoal.
The resignation Of Mr.. S. Q. Noalc rs q NOM
Dor OF the Board, to take effect from date, was
received and accepted. and it WAS ordered that
an election of member of tho board from the
4th ward to fill the unoxpired torn Of Mr. Noale
be held Ct tho general election to be held o. tho
4Lh Thursday of the present month
A communication from the Mayor WAS recev.
cd from the Common Council and their sction
concurred in.
The Board then adjourned.
Testo: JNO. j. JAMESON. Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

AH-A CAnD.-To all who are suffering from
tue errors and indiscretinns Of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss of manhood, &c, l
will send recipe that will cure you, FREE OF
CHARGE This great remedy WAS discovered
by missionary in South America. Send "A
selEsddressed envelope to tho Row. JOSEPH 1
lNMAN, Station D, Biblo House, Now York
city feb 6-eo&w6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

SXTE TAKE pleasure in recommending for
~ tho ofico of Superintendent Of Police
WILLIAM H. BARTLE. Ho is highly fttod
for tho position, and is not only identified with
the interests of the working man, but also with
thst of the property holder. He is temperate,
industrious and rcliabio, and if elected will be
found fully competent TO intollgcntly discharge
every duty relative 10 tia Office Of t5uporihtcnd-
ent OF Police.
nv SIC VOTERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
Colonel MOSbg,

The Washington correspondent oi tue Rich
mond Dispatch says: -
But Mosby is the guardian nngol CT Virginia.
Having filed tho documents that toll why no
should BIZ appointed Assistant Attorney neral,
hn puts in spare timo by suggesting the names
of friends who ough. to have comfortable Offices,
not forgetting to recommend the removal Of tho
postmaster al Front Royal, because he is sup.
posed to have voted ror Tlden and reoiced in
the der,at of Hayes. This may be III accord
with the spirit OF Cancellation, but i! is carLan
that M osby stock has fallen TO lower figure
since Grant gave place 10 Hayes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
NATIONAL NOTES.
s.Ocili EsrcYitieS.

Inc next term CT the Circuit Court for this
county will be held by Judge Byrd, Of Win.
chester, Judge Keith being detained 90 &C.
count OF the illness OF his wife.
Tho weather has turned very warm and sum-
merry, and linen costs md straw hats are in de-
mand.
The price of bread has bsan reauced in This
city, to s! cents per pound.
A petition for divorce was filed in Wash
ington yesterday, FOR John S. Gheen from Mary
+. Ghaan.
The members OF tho Our Literary Union
were handsomely entertained at Muir's Hall,
Last night. b. their fellow.msnbsr, Mr.. Fred
Rogers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
ARRIVED.

Steamer Lsdy OF the Lake, Norfolk, to A
Reed.
Steamer John W Thompson, LeonardtoWn,
to 4 Reed
lean Coal Co
SAILED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake. Norfolk oy A
Roed.
Schr Chsrmer, Allyn's Point, by American
Coal Go.
Schra Western Star and j Huddle, j.,
from Georgetown.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs w Walton, @ CottingEsm and II d
Bent hence, OF Boston l4th.
Schr George Shepherd cleared from Boston
for this port 18th. =.
Schr Jane l. Newton, from Boston for ihls
pot, at Vineyard Haven 18th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
Mayors Office, Alexandria, Va,

Gentlemen Of the City Council: In compli-
ance with the request, herewith enclosed, OF two
members of the City Council, | call your body
together for tho purpose of taking sUch steps III
wisdom may direct. Must respectful ,
}. B. JOHNSON, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
CORPORATION ATTORNEY.


7 F the people Of Alexandria desire to rscog-
L nize an efficient public servant they will re.
elect Charles E. Stuart, esq to tho office Of Cor.
pclation Attorney. Mr.. Stuart has filed the
Office for several years with great fidelity and
ability. He has been called upon during his
term of office 10 argue cases OF great novelty and
importance TO tie corporation, and has scquit-
ted himself in manner that would reflect cred
it upon any lawyer. The clli,e of Corporation
Attorney should not bs looked upon as a politi-
cal office. We should elect a man possessing
ability as lawyer and at the same time one who
is thoroughly acquainted with our municipal
requisites in & higher degree than Charles E.
Stuart. 1T VOTERS.
= RESPECTFULLY announce myself can
4 tlidate fer reelection TO the Office Of Corpc-
la:ion Attorney, subject to tho decision of the
conservative primary election.
my ll-te CHARLES +. STU ART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself as p
4 candidate for tho Office of Clerk of the Gas
Works. Inv 3-te* w. W. HARPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
SPECIAL NOTICES.

ES% CLOSING OUT SALE.-Nly cntirc sleek
OF Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods, COM
Diets IL sll ta branches. aud comprising the finest
Dress aud Eusiness Suits Of Imported Csssi'
1seres and Diagunsls. dno French Cashmere
Pants Broad Cloth Suits, Silk Vests, &c, sc I,
will be closed Out without reserve during this
season, preparatory to winding up my business
bsfore the commencement Of tho next TALL sea
son. Being in want Of funds, Al early call will
be appreciated by MIC and to the advancement
of your interests.
sp25 s. DEALHAM, 80 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

Yesterday, ut Charleston. the Ellentea cases
were before the United States Circuit Court,
Judges Waite and Bond on the bench. The
grand Jury was challenged on tho ground that
ii had been packed for political purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
SUPERINTENDENT OFGAS.

MELLOW CITIZENS-I hereby announce
~ myself candidate for reelection 10 the
office of Superintendent of Gas. l have dis.
charged tho duties thereof in tho last year to the
best Of my ability, and, think, TO the satisfac-
ton of the entire community. Any one having
specially requested TO call at the office. examine
my books and be relieved Of his erroneous i'm
preston. n. Il. NASH.
nv lJ-t0
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VOTERS.
{ EESFECTFULLY announce myself CAN
4 didate for superintendent Of Police.
my 4-tca STEPHEN SWAIN

4 CARD--J respectfully announce inyaolf u
Of Police Should it b. the p!essuroo Of tho voters
Of this city 10 elect rna, promise t. discharge
tho duties Of tho Office faithfully. submit. my
claims 10 the decision Of the conservative pri-
mary eectioA.
nv 2-tea NEWMAN Laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
FISH, OYSTERS, &c.
WIN. Il. SMITH s. CO.,

W. H. SMITH & co.
Dealers in
h Z K S Il AND SALTED FISH,
Corporation Fish Wharf
Alexandria, Virginia,
Would inform dealers sid others that they arc
prepared to furnish them with all kinds of
POTOMAC FISH
st the lowest possible prices. We VIC uld call
the attention Of buyers to the fact that our brand
has stood No. in market at 81 times and Wa
intend to sustain our reputation in that respect
All orders addressed to w. f. Smith & Co.,
Alexandria, Va, will receive prompt attention.
NH 15-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
COMMON Council

held May Is, 1871 there wore present: Hugh
Latham, esq, President, and Mos:rs Chauncoy,
Broders, Ficklin, Marbury, Blondhein, Lamb:
din, Ford, Smith, Evans, Hughes: SoslcS and
Milcr.
The following communication was received
from the Mayor:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

WARREsroN RACEa--Thc Warrenton hid
ing Club will hold their spring meeting Oh their
COURSE near Wa,rentoL Oh Inc 2Gih lust. There
will ba 4 +pIcad;,! siaep!e chase arl hurdle race
Of Two miles Tor thu silver cIn. tron tho Ia.
nous reputation which Old Fauquler boasts OF
dae riders. who, ike Halspur Of old, ''wltchcd
the world with their noble hoTscmanahip, an
cyciiup time may be expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

Always keep Oh haul, as delay mere Asses Snf'
fering. You have Il cough or cold use Dr.
Bulls Cough Syrup It will cure you. Price,
"a cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
CLERK OF THEGAS WORKS.

CLERK OF THE GAS WORKS.
TITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA,
l. respectfully announce myself didate for
recollection to tho Office Of Clerk of tho Gas
Works. Trusting that have given satisfaction
during tho past year will, if elected, endeavor
TO faithfully discharge the duties pertaining to
the Office during tho next year.
nv 4-tea JAMES j. DOHERTY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

FOURTH WARD RADlcALs.-At meeting
of the Fourth ward radicals held at the coIored
Odd Fellows Hall last night, with >. w:
Nickeus, 10 the chair. the republican club OF
that ward was rcorgan2ed by the election OF T..
P. Henry, President, T.. II. Thompson, Wee
President aud R. II. Lyles, Secretary. The
meeting then adjourned to resssemo!e next
Friday night to eject delegates 20 tue Ssty con-
yeption to meet at Harmonic Hall on the list.
The chairman urged upon those present the
Importance of paying their capltatlon taxes at
once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

nrst time on hpr,l ilsn' -, , ., TAa oS'ivu up
Shenuea. "ua pnSsuA piG,'1ho;m EnIin Smiih
~ HTnbos EysnS SosIne Miller and Mr.
1olu' nusHGIs' N.Y. Ne, Hrnarr, and
I lesiuGt' N''S'
Lampdih-%
Az ACT fixing the salaries OF the municipal Of
fcers of the city Of AlexaHdria for tha yGsr
commencing July 1st, 1877
TO the Mayor $500, md =! per cenium com
mission on licenses collected by him. The tax
on Tho seal of the corporation and tho mos and
cost; collected ne shall pay iit, tha city tress-
ury
10 The Audlto: S|Gl -o,
10 The SUPERINTENDENT o. Gas 9cOJ :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

HP SOUND SLEEP SECURED.-Thcre Is
nothing that interferes with neelful reposo at
night more than backing cough. Edwards q
Hutchlnsons Wild Cherry Pastilles will give
you relief, and cure Colds, Coughs. Bronchitis.
Hosrseness and Sore Throat. fob G3-oo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
$50, 100, 200, 500 1000.

LEXANDER FROTHINGHAM s. CO.,
IA Brokers, No. II Wall street, New YORK,
nake desirable investments in stocks, which
frequently pay from FIVE to twenty, times the
amount invested. Stocks bought and carried as
Explanatory circulars and weekly reports sent
free New York, my l4-eou
VERY OLD FRENCH BRANDY, strictly
medicinal, for sale by
my II GEO. McBURNE4 SUN.
NEESS1NA ORANGES received shd for
1Xl sale low by
NH S FL. DAVIDSON, lat King st.
WHITE WASH BRUSHES received and
w for sale by
ap4 F. DAVIDSON, lat King at.
THE COMPREHENSIVE OF LEFTWICH
l. & BROWN is this day dissolved.
May II, 1S77s.f, Z. n. LEFTWlCh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

RESPECTFULLY announce myself a can
i ddate for tho oGi:e o. :iuperndcnt Of Police,
subject to the primary election. Having sorvcd
Ioag in that position, my felew-ci sizons can
readily Judge of my fitness for the otiico:
nv 0-te& GEURHE w. CLIFFORD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

The LAYER is mere i1clueatIy the seat OF dis
ease than is lau"raY supposed, for upon It's
regular action depends. IN a great measure, the
powers u! tn; :touAc',, bowels, brain, aud the
whole nervous sPs!aD. Regulate thst import.
aot organ Ivy taking Sinlunps' Liver Re@ula
tor, aud yen I,ravcnt mast q! H.: diseases tina!
flesh Is heir TO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

New YORK, May lG.-Stocks sre little OIL
Money Q Gold lO7. Flour dull aud lower.
Wheat dull and Iominally lower. Corn 2aSc
lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
MARRIED.

MARRIED.
Ia Washington, on Tuesday, May 10Th, 1871
by Rev. Dr. Culhbert, pastor Of the First Bsp.
list Church, Mr. b. w. FRAZIER, Of Wash,
iagton, and Miss HATTIE T. GOODWIN, OF
Richmond, vs..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself can.
E. didata for the Office Of Superintendent Ct
Gas, subject to tho decision Of the primary cleo.
ton to bo held May l4th, and hope there are
many who will remember "Auld Lang Syne."
nv 9to JACOB ROXBURY.
TITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
4 CITY, respectfully announce myself as o
candidate for Superintendent Of Gas, subject to
tho decision of tho conservative nominating con.
vention. If elected l will faithfully discharge
tho duties of tho position. Respectfully,
NH 29-t(a EDWARD NORRIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

4 7 TIE REQU EST Of some friends. I offer
Amysclf AS q candidate to the voters of Alex.
snGrin for the office Of Auditor.
sp 30-tdT ROBERT S. ASHBY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
COLLECTORS OF TAXES.

z RESPECTFULLY announce myself can.
Z dida.o for recollection to tho office Of Collec
tor of Taxes for tho Northern District-subject
TO the decision Of the conservative primary aea.
ton.
my Ito j. L. HILL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Depart
ment Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Wash
,noton, D. g., May l6. lS77-lO:3o a. NJ.
For the Middle Atlantic States statlonsry o or
slowly falling barometer, warmer south to west
winds, partly cloudy weather and showers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

slg@ TEETH, if not kept clean, 5000 decay.
Young people, remember this. Use daily
THUkSTON'S IVORY PEARL Tooth
POWDER 1t will preserve them through life.
Sol1 ',y druggists. 25c per bottle. fob Sly
sayHARD TIMES demand economy. Prac'
tce it. Renovate your soiled Gloves with Joy;
VEINS INODORLE KID GLOS 4
CLEANER 1t will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold by druggists. % cents por bottle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

T RESPECTFULLY announce myself cam
l. didate for tho office Of Collector OF Taxes for
tho Northern District, subject to tho action Of
the conservative primary election.
y4-tc* GEO. II. MARKELL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
! NHE POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY,
| 1 Nav 70 ISL.

TNHE POTOMAC FERRY COMPAN 7,
i May 70. 1877.
SPECIAL N0TICE-Roth Fer cir"
~ Boats will DO on the line between
ale1andris and Washington on and alter Sum
dsy next the .O!h of May. running As follows :
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA
ALTO, 8 80, 80. III 80 and II 80 q. m, and
II 80, 60, 2 So 3 80. 4 30, 5 80, 6 3D. ~ and {
p. N. -,onn,
Alto. $50, g 80, 10 80 and II 80 a. M, and
- 80, / 80, go, 3 30, 80, so, -, I 20 and s
ON SUNDAYS.
Leave Alexandria at 8 30, 10 80, sni II 80 8.
No., and u 80, l 80, 80, 8 30, 80. 90, 50, so
and s p. m.
M, and Il 30 81, 2 So ? 80, 30, 8 &c. 30. 30
GEO 4. PHILLIPS, Manager:
SAM'1. GEDNEI, Sup't. my IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

Tho market is generally Quot Win hnl'ot
receipts Vi grain Flour has declined Goc on HI
grades, ard sollers a.e willing to scceaa 10 the
decline 10 effect sales In Whe.t there Is very
Iitts doing and tho offerings arc so light us not
10 warrsn. accurate quotations, those gwen
.G the above table being As near accurate Us
possible. Corn is dull, with offerings OF 49Oo
bushels, snd sales ST IL for white, ml2ed ana
yellow. Nothing doing lii Oats. Nye Iui1''
with very light offerings
FISH ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS o. Flsh!oWa A"Yo
Increased somewhat sinca Yesterdays report GG
they amount to about 700 Shsd, aud 2OJVoo
derriugs Shad brought from ID 10 81 per
hundred, sad Herring from . to s. % peF loo''
1ALrIAonE. May l0.--Virginia GS dolerI9n'
=; Vlrgniss. consolidated. 7Ol; do. I'd sores lla;
Cotton quiet middlng lOt. Flour dull l,, snd
heavy, with = downward tendency, Whea;
Iull and 10, lower; Penns rod 1897 Maryland
.mbe. le0al9j Coru-Southern quot ana
steady; Western weak and lower, but closed
,iosdy nj decline; Southern white 65s6o DO;
yellow 65.G7; Western mixed spot. May, ana
June Get; July 81 steamer 90 Oats dull
Southern 45a4S; Western white IS; dc. mixed
i6; Ponns 49, Rye dull aud lower at 9Oa93'
Hay steady, firm and unchanged. PROVISIONS
duh and unchanged Sugar hrm at H. Gomez
dull and unchanged. Whlskey dusl AZ l-s
s$l Is
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CANDIDATES.
LAN announcements to be pail for IN adoance
AUDITOR

EOR AOOlTOR-I respectfully offer myself
~ as candidate for recollection to the ttfce
Of Auditor at the primary election, to bo held
on Thursday, May 18th. 1877.
ny l2-4. F. l.. BkOCkEIT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

The FISHERIES. -Thc herring fisheries seem
to have taken a new start, aud the fishermen
at aud around Maryland Point report the hsh
as plentiful as they have been at any time du'
ring the season. 1t is DOW thought that nearly
all the herring fisheries will make paying
season, The shad fishery, as heretofore stated
has so far proven a failure, FishtoWn this
morning looked lively, and under the Influence
Of the hot Suu, was reekog with the doors i tGr
which it il So celebrated. an4 compared %''h
which the many smells If Cologne iada '"l'
lhia aul halmY ;iir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.

7T1O THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA,
4 Fellow Citizens: l take this method of an
Euuncing myself candidate fer the Office Of
SUPERINTENDENT of Police, and in SO doing do
not presume that it is necessary to appeal TO
the sympathies or prejudices OF your feelings,
or to array before you q long list CT reasons why
] sn better quaiied for the place than others.
l can only say that, If you bestuw upon me your
sutfrsges and elect me- promise TO discharge
nv l2-te CHARLES Il. COX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
CLERK OF THE MARKET.

ELEKk OF THM WANtEI.
E-UK CLERK or The MARKELL ro-
e spectfully offer tnys If as csndidate for
re election to Tic Gii.o Of Cork Of the Msrko:,
subject to the decision Of The Conservative pri-
mary election to Dc held on Monday, the l4tn
instant, and FOR my record refer to tho Commits
soners Of Tho Sinking Fund, who ale familiar
with nv opcrntions, and to the Auditor IN
whose office 10Y monthly reports are filed.
CHARLES l.. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

70" respectfully withdraw my name from
tho list Of cgnbd&tos Tor L&a ,ca Of Superin-
tenicnt Of Police
II GEORGE 4. pRIeE
Wednesday, iily 10th, 1917.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16
a loYandria Vi NV 18th. 1877.

AToXNndTla, Va, hty IItE, TOT.
To his honor Mayor of Alexandria:
Dear Sir-Believing that there arc several
matters or subjects (smong which IS tho salary
bill, &c. requiring legislation prior TO the ap-
preaching municipal election, We, tho under
signed, members of tho City Council, respect
fully suggest 10 your honor the propreLy If con-
vening the City Council in extra session IN cues.
day oV ening, the 18th instant.
Yours very respectfully,
MICHAEL SMTru,
JOSIAH FORD.
JOHN r.. ARMSTRONG
CHARLES Seals
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

MEASURER OF WOOD AND BARK5
ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
l. VA-l respectfully announce myself as q
candidate for Measurer Of Wood and Bark. If
elected, will faithfully discharge the duties Of
the Office. Respectfully,
my l6-te SAMUEL BAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

PORT or ALEXANDRIA, MAY IL.
Sun riscs.,........ SO Noon sets~-...... 10 lG
sun sets.....,...... 5 High water.......,, w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

TEIO THE VOTERS OF ALEXAN DRIA-I
L respectfully announce myself as o candl-
date Tor Clerk Of the Market.
nv l-te* II. Is. WHlII1NGION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

PERSONAL. MIR. }. May Ball, late OF the
First National Bank 10 this city, has been ap'
poined teller Of the National Bauk Of Virginia
at Richmond.
Major Burr ?. holland, Of Loudoun. has
been appointed member Of the Board OF Wis
itors to Nj. Vernon. iu place Of Francis L.
Smith, ESD, deceased.
Mr.. j. V. Reddy, formerly of this city, but
now of Richmond, has been elected president
Of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in that city.
Capt. Samuel Gedoey, the former efficient
superintendent OF the Potomac Ferry Com
papy, has been rcappCinted to that position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-16

CONSERVATIVE CoMMITTEE.-A called meet
ing Of the Conservative Committee was held
this morning, at which were present Hugh
Latham, Chairman. }. L. Beckbam, Secretary,
NJ. Ruben, \. Scho6eld e. i. Erwin, and K.
H. Rudd
The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved That the judges at tho primary
election to morrow be Instructed to receive all
conservative votes offered, and, while not de-
handing the support Of the conservative party
for the entire ticket nominated, yet bope all
who participate 10 the primary election as we'll
as the whole conservative party of the city will
give their earnest support TO the ticket nonl-
mated.
The meeting then adjourned to meet the
Judges this p. u. at 5 O clock.