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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08
PROPOSALS..

NOTICE TO BRIDGE BUILDERS-Seal.
~ cd proposals for tho erection Of tho mason
~ and sGper;tructuro Of BRIDGE ACROSS
OCCOQUAN RIV Err, between the countes of
Farfsx and Prince Wililsm, at tho village Of
Occoquan, will be received by tho undersigned,
c. mmi:sioners, until SATOR DAI, the Hth day
of Juno, 1877, al noon, when they will BIO OPEN
cd Ut tho Tontine House, in the city Of Aexan-
drs Proposals are invited for 81 iron bridge
POS feet long and IL feet wide in the cloar, with
out centre pier and also for o Howe truss bridge
OF the same Dimensions ard with centric pier,
the masonry in either clse to be OF heavy rub
blo' laid in cement up to high water marx, anu
from that point up in lime and sand snd the
flooring to be Of frat class white or box oak, :!
inches thick, and tho other timbers TO be OF
North Carolina heart pine; the iron to DO first
class bridge iron, and in either case the bridge
to carry not les: than COO lbs in thcrunnlng foot
in addition TO its own weight, with the factor OF
safety of two. Wrought iron to be used IN ten
sion to be worth fifty Evo thousand pounds TO
tho square ZACH Of section. Wrought iron part:
in tension not to BIO strained beyond ten thous-
and pounds to the square inch by the com 5Ined
load above specified, and tho bridge to be tested
by the specified load before being accepted.
Payment will be made By the counties Of
Fairfax and Prince William as follows: JAa
fourth of tho contract price On the delivery Of
the necessary material on the ground; one half
of tho remainder in thirty days alter the COM
pletion and acceptance Of the work. and The res
duo in sixty days thereafter. The position and
dimensions Of tho masonry and centre pier will
be marked out and shown to persons DESTROYS
of bidding for the work on application to Doctor
John $. Powell at Occoqusn. Bids viii be
opened sna read out in the presence of the bid
doris They should be endorsed "Proposeis for
building bridge across Occoqaan river" and
be addressed to either Crawford Cushing, Cath
arpin p. O., Prince William county, Va, or
Frank Wooster, Fairfax G. II Fairfax county,
vs.. The commissioners reservetho right to re-
iect sny or all bids rot doomed satisfactory
WILLIAM HUNTER,
FRANK WOOSTER,
Commissioners of Fairfax cGlnty
CRAWFORD GUSHING,
JOS. 3. REID,
JOHN S. POWELL.
Commissioners Of Pr. William CO.
my 5--2awlm
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SALE OF FAIRFAX
J LAND

WI L1hLC w y ~ 81 a IL
" LAND.
By virtue of DEGREES of the Circuit Cour! Of
Fairfax county, vs., rendered. at tho Februsry
term, 1875, and Novembe. term. 1876, of said
Co Irt in the suit of John Johns, jr., executor.
&c, vs. u. w. Barker, &c. the undersigned.
commissioners named in the decreeS of said
Court, will proceed to sell by public auction, on
MONDAY the Dist day of May, 1877, County
Court day, in front of the Court House of said
county, between the hours Of II m and D. H..
Of said day, al of those TWO TRACTS OF
LAND belonging to the said u. w. Barker.
one conta; ming BIZ acres, which fell to the SAID
U. w. Barker in the division Of the real estate
Of the late Presley i .rker, known rs lot No. 3
in said division; and the other containing 70
acres, which WAS also derived from tho estate OF
the said Presley Barker, and sdioins the FIRST
mentioned tract.
These two tracts Of land are situated in the
county of Fairfax, near Burkos station. on the
Virginia Midland Railroad, are very valuable.
They will be sold separately or together, ~ the
purchasers my desire.
Terms of Sale: zen per cent OF tho purchase
money to BIO paid cash, and the residue Ill three
equal instalmoGts on q credit of ono. two and
three years, with interest from day Of sale. The
purchaser to give boad with good personal So
curity for tho deferred payments. Title to be
retained until the purchase money Is fully paid,
with permission 10 the purchaser to anticipate
his payments. -
II. Q. CLAUGuTON, commrs
=. B. STILLSON, IF Salo
II. Ii. WELLS,
,;rI,y
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By T. \. Korby, Auctionoor.
t'nirlny county, SIP lS-W4l

by f. \. korby, Auctionoor.
rrNDER AUTHORITY OF A DECREE
" of the Corporation Court Of tho city of
Alexandria, in tho suit Of Southern Protection
Insurance Company VI Ann i. Harper, entor.
ed ~ its April term, 1871 tho undersigned com.
missioner will sell by puoiic auction, At tho front
Of the market building, on Royal street, Alex
andria, on SATURDAY. the 10Th day OF May,
1877, the following described property, to wit:
"a LOT OF GROUND in tho city OF Alsxan'
drs' bounded rs follows, to wit: Beginning on
Of w. Il. Mulr's line III fact III inches from
the intersection of Alfred and Queen streets, and
running thence northwardy ulI fronting, on
Alfred street 10 fnet & inches, and ext.ndlng
westwaroly from Alfred stree. towards Patrick
street 10 feet moro or less, with all the hppdr'
tensnces thereto belonging"
Terms Of sslu Cash.
CHARLES L. STUART,
NO l3-Gts Commissioner Of Salo.
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BY Harrison s. O'Nesl, Auc.ioneors.

WILL be sold in Aexsndris, Va, On SAT-
w URDAY, June2, 1877, the VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE of Thomas Smith, consisting
of Dwellings, Storehouses and Lots
No 1.-Two largo TWO STORY BRICK
STOREHOUSES, Nos. S6 and So, situated on
the 5. E. corner OF King and Lee streets, aid
one THREE STORY BRICK DWELLING,
No. s, adjacent on Leo street.
No. 2-Large LOT with FRAME Dwell
LING on Lee street near Citizens Bank.
No. 3-TWO FRAME DWELLINGS, Nos.
GO and Il, with fne LOTS attached, on Wolfe,
near Fairfax st: cot.
No. 4-Large LOT with FRAME BUILD.
ING, on Fairfax street For particulars Of
boundary, &c, and parties desiring to purchase
at private sale enquire Of Harrison s. ONesl,
No. 1G north Royal street my ltd
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COMMERCIAL.

FoRTY-SIyTn CALL For REDEMPTION OF 5-zC
Notwithstanding Sherman gives notice that
the principal und accrued interest of the bonds
herein below designated; known as Five.
twenty Bonds" Of tho act # March 8, 1865, dat
"a November ], 1865 viii be paid at tho Treas.
urv, on and after the oh day OF August, 1877,
on1 that The interest on said bonds will cease on
that day: Coupon Bonds -S5tO-No: 40 sol to
No. y, 267. both inclusive; Sl.OW-No. IA, OOl
to No. ]:0 066 both inclusive; total coupon.
IS ISL OoO Registered Bonds-s5 J-No 497, to
No, SO both Inclusive; Sl0J-No. G,395 to No.
6 397, bo.h inclusive; SJ00-No. 8 977 to No g.
g9l both inclusive; 81, C0l-No II. l78 to No.
Is 2i7, both inclusive: So OQo-No. 7,I6o to No.
S.1Us, both Inclusive. Total registered, 81 $50 =
$50
ALEXANDRIA MARKET. May o--Tho tone
Of the market to-day is dull buyo:s and sellers
apart ard prices are oil But lew CT tho Offer
ngs were taken, snd sslcs 60 not warrant quota
tons.
FISH REroRr.--S yesterday report there
have boen received at Fishtown about 800
;;had and 200 900 Herrings Shad brought from
IL to Sis per hundred, ami Herrings from to
So so per thousand The largest receipt Of the
season was from Budd's Ferry and Stump Neck,
adjoining shores, which sent Up las! evening
1873 coo llfrTiaga.
BALTIMORE, May S--Vireni. Us dofsrred,
81; Virginiss consoiidstcd .Os; do. I'd series ~.
Cotton easier; middling |. Flour steady, firm,
Quiet and unchanged. Wheat steady and firm;
primo go; 90. amber 225s23O. Corn-Southern
dull and Sale lower; Western dull, Wuak and
lower, closing steady ut y decline; Southern
white and yellow 60; Wos!ern nli1oc spot ~;
May COY; juno 69+; steamer 50 Oats isIrly ac-
tive and steady; southern 41S53 Westn white
52a53; do. mixed 4Jajl teuna 6la5S. Rye
quiet and lower l0jallU Hay steady, firm and
unchanged. Provisions quiet and uuchanged.
Coffee strong. buoyan: and quiet; business re.
stricLed by iirrncss OF holders; Flo cargoes lGa
s2Of ioSbing l7sz2. Sugar stosdy and hrm a.
II. Whilkcy irmG:; held 1t 81 IA.
NEW YORK, May S.--;tocks active but better.
Money . Gold l07. Flour dull and unchanged
Wheat qui:t &nd heavy. Corn dull snd with.
out decided change.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA,, MAY s.
Sun sc,s..... ......... IS High wstor....... on
ARRIVED.
s;tesmo: Mat.ano, Nomini, - JOS Rrolers
g. Co.
Schr Joshus BraGdcn, Boston, to + A Reed.
Schrs = NJ Bird, Geo II Mills, Henry Ways,
Carrie Holmes, Agnes Grace and Jesse L
Leach, for Georgetown.
SAILED.
Steame Sarah, Philsdelpnis by L A Reed.
Steamer John w Thompson, I:eonsrdtown,
by + A Reed.
Schr II 4 Congdon, Providence, by American
Coal Go
Schrs Oakcs Ame3, American Team and COL
in G Baker, from Georgetown.
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DY VIRTUE or A DEED OF TRUST

pY VIRTUE or A DEED OF TRUST
- executed to tho undersigned by Arson
Bangs on the 18th day OF July, 1869, OF record
in the Clerks Office of Prince William County
Court, shall, on TU ESDAY, the 3D. Gsy OF
April, 1877, that being Court day, procaod to
sell, before the front door Of the Cour! House o.
Prince William county, for cash. the certain
TRACT OF LAND, containing six hundred
ind eighty-ona scres, three roods and twonty.
il the county of Prince Williams, and Is part
Of the Evsnsport tract. Also ano:ho7 lot ~
acres and IS poles, binding on Little creek and
Potomac river, being also part Of the Evans
port thract. Selling rs trustee, l Will convey
such title only as is vested in mo by the deed OF
trust aforesaid. Given under my hand this lat
day of March, 1877.
NH 3-ts A. NICOL, Trustee.
Mer Tho above sale has been postponed till
the SECOND MONDAY IN MAY, the fret
day Of Prince William Circuit Court mp 4-td
DY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
- executed TO the undersigned by Anson
Bangs on the 18th day Of July, 1869, OF record
in tho Clerks office Of Prince William County
April, 1877, that being Court day, proceed TO
sell, before tho front door or the Court House OF
Prince Willism county, for cash. the certain
TRACT OF LAND containing three hundred
AID eighty four scres one rood and thIrty-seVen
poles, situated and binding on the Potomac
river in the county Of Prince William, and Is
part Of the Evansport tract. Selling 40 trus-
toe, will convey such title only az is vosted in
me by the deed Of trust aforesaid. Given under
nv hand this lst day of March. 1877.
NH Cts "A. NlIOh, lfustsh.
ml,- Tho above sale has been postponed Till
the SECOND MONDAY IN MAY the lrst
day of Prince William Circuit Court. ap 4-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

LARGE Hoo kILLING.-Mr. Benjamin Bag
get,, one of the most successful and extensive
pork dealers of the city. bought drove of one
hundred ADD one large Virginia hogs yesterday,
aud SLAUGHTERED them all at one killing today
lie paid seven cents pound for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

HlSnors' VIslTAT1oNs.-Iu the assignment
o! Bishops Of the NJ. +. Church South, to
ho.d the various conferences Of that church,
HIshop Doggctt has those of Tennessee. lir,
ssn!a. North Carolina and South Carolina; Blsh'
- Meryc,rc, those of Denver, Columbia, Pu'
de, las Angeles and Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

The Liver is more frequently the seat OF dis
ease ,lau is generally supposed, for upon its
regular actun depends, 10 great measure, the
powers Of The stomach, howels, brain, and the
whole nervous system. Regulate that import.
aut orpau by taking Summons Liver Regula.
tor, and you prevent most Of the diseases that
fash Is heir to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

!iEATu OF a FORMER ALENANDRIAN.-Col.
Richard SWAIN, commissary to the Naval Ac'
''Irmy, at Annapolis, died there suddenly yes
IcrdaY mvlpipg of apoplexy, in the 9th year
q: his age. lie was born in this city, but went
. Auuapolis when q young map.
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EOle SALE OR RENT.

EOR RENI-The WAREHOUSE next to
z the lower end Of Prince street, formerly
occupied by j. l. L. Wilson as ship chandlery
and grocery, for which purpose it is most sd-
m!rably adapted. Apply to
GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON s. SON,
my 2-eo5t Pioneer Mills.
NOR RENT-The STORE ROOM on the
& northeast corner of King and Union streets
tho best location in tho city for grocery and
liquor store. Apply at this Office. ap l8-tf
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CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrivcd--Bosts & Hughes, to Blsen Avon
Coal ca; III a West, TO City Gas Works; } Il
Stickney, W DoOrner, /: II Miller and & l.
Bootho TO American Coal Co.
Dopar cd-Boats NJ A Myers, ' l. Sprigg,
Foor Sisters, II Oalilio},l. ii kersey, ' IL Weir,
A $ Wintringham, ID Anann, I.oretIo and Chss
Robb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

The contract Tor putting new jacket on the
Columbia steam fire engine has been awarded
to D. Il. Stansbury l. Bro, tin aud sheet iron
workers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

We can recommend our readers to use Dr..
Bulls Cough Syrup ia al cases OF Cough,
Colds, &c. 1t ouly casts % cents bottle, and
is warranted 10 cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

ba%A CARD.-To ali who arc suffering from
the errors and indscretions Of youth, nervous
weakness, carly decay losa OF manhood, &C.. l
will send recipe LhsL will euro yea, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great remedy WAS discovered
by a missionary in South America. Send IL
selcaddressod envelope to tho Ror. JOSEPH T
INMAN, Station D. Bible House, Now York
civ feb 6-ooEwGm
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[AU announcements to DC pad for Il! aaraNcc. ]
WE TAKE pleasure in recommending for
w tho office Of Supetintendent Of Police
WILLIAM IL. BARTLE. he is highly Fitted
for tho position, aid is not ONLY idanMlcd with
that of the property holdor. He is temperate,
industrious and reliable, and ii elected will be
found fully competent to inteiligenty discharge
every duty relative TO the office Of SupcflhteAd-
ent OF Police.
NV 5-te3 VOTERS.
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pY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
ID executed TO the undersigned by james B.
Wright ON the 9th day of Docomb Der, 1876. Of
record in tho Clerks office Of the Corporation
Court Of tho city of Alexandria, Virginia, and
at the request Of the party by said deed secured
1 shall, on SATURDAY, the 10Th day Of May,
1877, offer for sale by public auction, at the
front of the Market Building, on Royal street,
Alexandria, Virginia, the following described
PARCEL OF GROUND in tho city of Alexsn-
dra, improved by q FRAME DWELLING
thereon, and bounded rs follows: Beginning on
tho south side Of Gibbon street at point l25 it.
east OF St. Asaph street, and running thence
sou!hwardly in limo parallel with st. Aesph
street TG feet to 10 feet alley; thence eastward
u in limo parallel with Gibbcn street ID fee. 6
inches; thence nolthwardly in line parallel
with ST. Asaph street to Gibbon street, and
thence in straight line to the beginning.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
my 3-ts CHARLES E. STUART, Trustee.
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SnEBTING or EU5INEoS MEN.

Il meeting OF tbs business mor, trades men
and ali othols Interested in the prosperity Of our
city will be holt =. the rooms OF tho Common.
cial Exchange Oh I'll uESDAI NEXT, tho
10Th instant, vt 10 H. III for tho purpose of form
ing an association TIM, will unite tho business
mon OF all classes and others who msy be inter.
es:ed in the advancement OF cur city. Tho sue.
cess and prosperity Of ether cities is mainly due
to the united action OF their citizens, and if we
ever expect 20 rai:o Alexandria from the lethar-
pic condition she is now in we must follow their
example. This can be dono with but llttlo ildi-
vilua! trouble or cxpcn4o il proper spirit DO
displayed By our citizens genera y, who are re,
specially invited TO participate in tho proposed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08
By Harrison s. ONeal, Auctioneers.

STEAMER F0 0Eo SAtE BY PUBLIC
Under authority of decree Of the Corporation
Court CT Alexandria city. Va, in the suit Of
Bsyles and others against F. E. Corbett and 9TH
ers defendants. passed at the Apriltorm, 1877 the
undersigned, as administrator Of $. W. Over
TONS estate. will offer, on SATURDAY, April
28, 1877, at II o'clock Il. NJ. by public auction,
at the ship yard, lower end of Union street. in
tho city OF Alexandria Va, the following de-
scrbed STEAM Err VIRGINIA, together with
lot Of cabin furniture, rope, wheelbarrows,
anchors, and other articles. This steamer has
q lne boiler and double engine, almost new, and
in good working order. The hull Of the steamer
wants some repairs. She was built and is adapt
oil to tho creek and river trade and is of 81 tons
burthen, with stern wheel.
Terms Of sale Of steamer: One-hslf cash on
day Of sale the remainder in six months from
dato OF salo with negotiable note, and lion re
tanned on steamer. The other articles cash on
day Of sale. il. T. LUCAS,
ap l3-:s Administrator.
I;as- Tho above salo is postponed until SAT.
UkDAY, May II, 1917, at II g. N. Sale at the
wharf foo! of King street. my 2-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-08

ES Try Tive can recommend our read
ers to use EDWARDS s. HUTCHISON'S
IMMINENT. There is nothing better for Rheu-
matism, Sprains, Bruises, Frostbites, and Chill
blsins; also equally good for injuries in horses.
Try it, and you will ind it docs all We claim.
feb 20-oo3n
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Singer Sewing N achines
GREAT REDUCTION.
TEIEIeV 30 L. L. "A AZ =

Tic New Family Singer Sowing Machine will
hereafter he sold 81
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nsrHAgD TINES demand economy. Prac-
tice it. Renovate your sollod Gloves with JOU.
VEINS ODORLE SIS KID GLOVE
CLEANER 1t will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold Nv druggists - conts per bottle.
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The lueciiug then adjourned.

. IHE VIENNA HoMIcGDE.-A correspondent
81 SWuua, Fairfax Co., contradcs the pub.
!,Shci statement that the fight between Adams
I'D rrsmmel!, which resulted in the death OF
tie latter, took place on Sunday morning. The
correspondent further says that Adams was a
''Ey Iuarre!Some man, and vas frequently co.
sag2d in fights with others. Trammel has
- set been arrested, although the country
A'ynoi has been secured by parties searching
Tor BAN
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Eeg" CLOSING OUT SALE-Aly entire stock
OF Clothing and Gents Furnishing Coos CON-
plete in all it, bra:vt es and comprising the finest
Dress snd Business Suits Of Imported Cs:,i-
msres and Dissonals. fno F:each Cashmere
Pants, Broad Cloth Suits, SILK Ft3!s, w. , &c +,
will be closed on. without reserye during this
season, preparatory to winding up lis business
before the commencement Of the next iall soa-
son. Being in want Of funds an early call will
be appreciated By me and 10 tho advancement
Of your interests.
ap % s. DEALHAM, 50 King street.
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NJ TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
Young people, romember this. Use daily
THUkSTON'S IVORY PEARL Tooth
POWDER 1t will preserve thom through life.
SoI1 ~ druggists. 25o per bottle. fsb 2S-ly
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CAREPTA HAL L.
Friday evening, May H. 1871.
The by orator, }. HAIRY SuANNON Will
uppear ut tho above named hall or Friday evU'g
next wher the citizons OF Alexandria will have
nm opportunity of witnessing tho marvellous or
ntorica powers Of this infant prodigy.
This exhibition is given for the benefit OF Ct.
Mnry's Church.
For further particulars FOG small bills.
It'd
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Gregory {; Co., Thomas Perry,
Herbert Bryant, f. Nj. Lawson,
4. E. nownhAEn 6; Co. 4. i. Miller y Co.,
A. j. Fleming Z Co, I. W, Ashby,
g. &. SmOCt Il :30Es, w. Is. Whddey,
j. Brcders q Co., Geo. 7. Wolthlngton,
Ihomns Dewitt, George WI:o,
John McGahcy, J. II. Beckham s Co.,
NJ. A. Ahern David u. Watkins,
n. Lindsey & Co, VIM. a Moore,
James l.. Adams, Geo. II. Robinson u Son
Hunt & Robert, F. A. Reed
7. Il. Hose, jas F. Csrln s. Sons,
Washington 81 Bro, ii, Schwarz,
VIM. " Herbert: Isaac Eichberg.-
J. II Rurrnugh., ny 6-2tl
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and III other styles u genulne Singer Msculnes
at equally reduced prices. Though these ma
chimes havo boon reduced ona half in price, the
quality will be maintained ut its highest standard
my 1T THE SINGER MANUFG. co.
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NEW YORK, May S--;tocks active but better.
Money . Gold l07. Flour dull and unchanged.
Wheat qui:t &nd heavy: Corn dull snd with.
out decided change,
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LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. D sR'aI
oent Office of the Chief Signal OG'cer, WasA
' ",<5 D. C., May 5, lS77Iio;3G a, ms.
F5- the Middle Atlantic, Sla:es nign nua as4Sar
o northwest winds cloudy sna tu followed
~ rising barometer
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PORT or ALEXANDRIA, MAY s.
Sun risos........ 1 81 Moon rises.."..... 2
Sun sc.s... ......... IS High wstor..".... Oh
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CANDIDATES.

[Au announcements to be pail for il! adraNcc J
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By f. A. Kerby, Auctlcneer.

Fairfax county, my 9-w5w
The Vancouver independent. (Vancouver, W.T. [Wash.]) 1875-1910, 1877-12-27
Latest Dispatches.

A railroad collision near Cheyenne,
yesterday, resulted in the death of two
men.
A fire occurred in Central City, Col
orado, yesterday Mrs Terrill, John
ME Terrill, VIM. John Terrill and Robt
Jeffrey were burned to death. 1t was
supposed to be the work of an incen-
diary.
Leading scientists held banquet at
Delmonicos last night. Cyrus w.
Field was the host Of the OCCASION He
offered this toast:
"Our country; we have different parties but
only one county, in whose greatness we have
common pride and common interest"
This was responded to 10y Secretary
Sherman, and VIM. Cullen Bryant spoke
to ''The Press"
McGilvra, of Seattle, and Delegate
Jacobs are opposing the N. p. r. Rs
application for a withdrawal of lands
on the Natchez route The former
made an argument before the Secretary
of the Interior yesterday.
The Commissioner of Agriculture
recommends the appropriation of $50,
600 to enable DR.. Haugh, of New
York, to prosecute the inquiries begun
by him under the auspices of the de-
partment last year, as to the best means
for the preservation and renewal of our
forests
The following circular has been post
ed in the treasury department. under
the head mo vacancies" persons
honorably discharged from the military
or naval service by reason of disability
or sickness incurred in the line of duty,
shall be preferred for appointment in
the civil service, provided they are
found to possess the business capacity
necessary for the discharge of the duties
of such Office.