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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

ITO THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA
4 city, respectfully announce myself as
candidate for Superintendent Of Gas, subject to
:he decision Of the conservative nominating con-
vention. If elected, wi! InithtuIiy discharge
be 'iuties Of the position. Respectfully,
NH I9-tIa EDWARD NORRIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09
CITY COUNCEE.

rspuar meeting of tn, City Counc'' vas
heIl last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-09

FOR SALE Or RENT.

;.'UR KENT-A very desirable DWELL
{ ING HOUSE on Cameron street, between
Alfred and Patrick. Wator and gas, and IL per-
Of my 9.G:1 MARTHA CHATHAM.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-07-12
Application for a Patent
TO THE
MAGNET MINE.
NO. 375.
L. :. LASD OYFfcy,
ElrnLa ArrnHn Nnr 10 Il

EdfsAas StNdlA. hh} w. losG.l
NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ Alex. Fraser ard Morris HaItnett.
whose pOstofhce address is Eureka, Ne
yada, have this day flied their application for
a patent Tor fifteen hundred Il 90 linear feet
VI the Magnet mine or vein bearing silver.
with sur ace ground two hundred fZOIl feet in
width, situate, lying and being In the Eurskz
Mining District, county OF Eureka. and state
oil NeYada, aud known and Designated by the
field notes and official plat on file in this
Office as lot number lis.
Tho exterior boundaries Of said lot No. iIS
being as follows, to wit: Variation 10. deg.
east.
Commencing at a post marked No. /, US.
Survey No IFS. whsiee post No. 1. Survey
Nc. u, Industr lode, bear s. III de-. q m. W.
reka bears y. 81 *. - M. +, li.10l feat. The
highest point N kuby Hill No. | bears N
dg. 81 m. W., 1921 feet. and tho Magnet shaft
hears NJ de-. 81 m. W, 10 ieet Thence run
post marked No. .. L. ;. Survey No. rs.
Thence ID course NJ dg.E., 80 f~set,to post
marked No. 3, L. ;. survey No. liz. Thence
81 course ;. sJA dg. f.. 30 feet, to pos.
thence 4th course 5. I DE-. W, 100 feet, 10
post No. !, tho place Of beginning. containing
6Sg-lG0 aerCg.
This claim is bounded en- neither end BY
any known ciGimants: the nearest claims are
the Bald Eagle and Industry.
The location OF this mine is daily recorded
in the Recorders Office Of Eureka Mining
District, on page is, IN Book / VI the Eareka
District Mining Records.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion Of said Magnet mine. or said mining
ground as hereinbeforo described, are re-
quiredt0 hle their adverse cluin With the Reg
ister Of the Uuited states Land Office at Enrg-
Ia, in the state Of Nevada. during the sixty
DAYS period Of publication hereof. or they
sill be barred b. virtae vi tho provisions Of
the statute.
myll-50d ID. p. IMMEL. Register.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-07-12
It T. APPLICATIONS
Application for a Patent
TO THE
GENERAL LEE MINE.
NO. SIS.


ny I Aoff
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the Adams Hill Consolidated MINI.
Company, whose postoficc address is EnreIIs
Nevada, has this day fled its application ~,
? patent for eight hundred 500 linear feet y,
the General Lee mine or ven bearing silver
with surface ground two hundred ard tsn
l2lO) feet in width, situate, lying end being n
Eureka Mining District, county Of Enreis
and State OF Nevada. and known and desis-
mated by the field notes and official plat an
hlc in this Oniee as Let Number 40.
Tho exterior boundaries Of said Lot Ma
10 being as follows, to wit: Variation isX
degrees east.
Comm encinr at a post marked No. 1. us
Survey No. 10. whence the flagstaff in ths
town Of Eureka bears , - dg. - min " 90
feet: the highest point of Ruby Hill No
bears ). 6dg. II min. ". $50 feet: and tho tan
OF the General Lee Incline bears 8. Al dg' ~
min. W.a36 s-l0te I; thence running lst course
:. 20 deg L. 2l0 feet, TO post marked No. 2 II
5 survey No. 100; hence "a course S. 10 de-
w. 500 feet, 10 pos; marked No. 3, T.. 5, Sur.
yey No. 10, whence post No. 4 Of T.. \ Sn,-
vey No. l0j, Wide West looe, bears :. 81 der
% rim. ". a79 $40 feet; thence I'd cour.s Y
:. Survey No. l3o; and thence 4th course n
30 deg. T.. 500 tfet, TO post No. /, the pIaca y,
beginning, containing 3 - 100 acres.
This claim il bounded on neither end he
any knoWn claimants The nearest mines are
the Wide West and the Lexington.
The location Of this mine il duly recorded
in the Recorders Office Of Eureka Minins
District, on page las, IN Book u, Of said MIN
ing kecords.
Any and all persons claiming adversely any
portion Of said General Lee mine. or said
mining ground ss hereinbefore described, Are
required TO file their adverse claim with the
KeEister Of the United States Land Office AT
Eureka, in the state of Nevada, during the
20 DAYS period q publication hereof. or they
will be barred By virtue u the provisions Of
tho statute. ID. u. lMMEL, Register.
Eureka. May Is. IS91.m my2A-50I
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-07-12
NORMAN STATIONS.
LEO and z~eALLADIN.

THE TWO NORMAN STATIONS,
4 LEO" and "ALLADIN." will stand
Tor mares this season at
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-07-12
Cold Greek, Newark Valley.


"LEO"-Importcd August 1879. by NJ.
w. Durham, OF Wayne. DuPsee county, ~,
is six years old. 10 hands high; weight, i,sW
pounds; color, aeeal black. lie has a beaau.
ful head, with prominent eyes. small ears ard
~fleasant coubtenance. His body Is long.
With short buck, long. fiat quarters. short
heavy legs and good feet and superb action.
Sired By imported Sue.
cess," ard bred by NJ. W. Durham, ) years
old, 10 hands high. weighs 100 pounds, ia
color he is a beautiful dapplo gray; is yigor-
Gus and hardy, combines to an extraordinary
degree of perfection, large size, compactness
and symmetry OF form, with an elegance and
attraetiveness IN general appeara 1ce and
movement seldom found in one animal.
Terms of Service:
To LEO" for tho season, SO; $40 on re-
eeipt Of service. and the balance on or be-
fore October /. 1871.
o..ALLADIN" for the season. $50; $40
on receipt Of service. and the balance On or
before October /, 1871.
A. Cold Creek we have a good pasture.
fenced with a substantial picket fence, where
mares can DO kept without any additional
expense to the owner.
IOour patrons We guarantee entire salts
faction. J.. NJ. NORTH. Manager.
Cold Greek. Nevada. May "A, 1871. myZ7-2m
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1877-07-12
ClAIRv0YANr PHYSICIAN.

MRS. DIR. p. L. STEPHENS, THE
WI greatest astrologist. c~lairyo, ant physi-
clan and test medium o. the age has prriyed
and can be consulted at Der rooms on South
Main street. nearly. opposite Bishop X Car
%penter's livery stable. Past, present and fu-
ture truthfaliy delineated. Special attention
given to the afflicted. Charges reasoable.
Persons wishing to know their past, pres
ent and future. can 90 80 by sending one
dollar, their correct age, complexion and
sex. mx2jtf
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Minor Locals,

Go to Fifth and Madison streets for
oysters and clans.
Go to Fifth and Madison streets for ice
cream.
Farmers and others can have their griss
ground at steam mills, 800 West Front st.
Go to Fifth and Madison streets for your
Ice.
Those of our citizens who desire to pur.
chase, the purest, best, and cheapest article
in the way Of teas coffees, sugars, or spices
ought to call at Rigney's Hong Kong Tea
Store, No. 218 west Second st.
/, Afflicted read.-A. E. Normandie, 2O6
Market streets, the only agent in the city
for the Shaker Medicines. Call for cir
cular.
Wanted, all to know that Chadwick's
Museum and Ice Cream Garden, is now
open for the season. For particulars geo
advertisements.
Gsntlemens hosiery in plain and fancy for
Is cents pair. Bretelles french suspen.
ders for Is cents, worth fifty cents. Also
file gauze undershirts for So cents, cheapest
in the city at John H. Walraven's 713 Mar
ket street.
A grand May festival will be given by
the Sunday Schools Of Grace Church, on
next Thursday evening at the Grand Opera
House. =
Feather beds and blankets are cosy
yet.
The Board of Health has its regular
Spring attack Of energy.
Old Sol is taking the temper out Of the
polar wave.
Bob.tailed horses await fly time with
fear and trembling.
Scrawling signatures of country mer.
chants are few and far between on hotel
register.
The temperance. .peopleypropose enlarg'
ing their tent for the accommodation Of
the youth Of both sexes.
Red tape is now fashionable. Nearly
every person one meets wears it.
Because man wears the insignia Of
temperance. does it prove that he is tom.
perance man?
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Maryland Items.

A Sturgeon twelve feet long, and wieeh'
Ing 200 pounds, was recently caught In E. K
river.
Worcester county marshes abound with
fat English snipe.
Most Of the vessel property Of Dorchester
county is now idle.
The oyster beds and bars Of Honga river
have been sacked BY the dredgers.
Rev. Father McElroy, who 10 the Oldest
Jesuit living, celebrated his 96sh birthday st
Frederick, Md, recently. He is enjoying
good health.
Thomas R. Green, of Marydel, and Will
liam L. Cooper, son of ex-Saeritf Cooper,
of Kent county, have emigrated to Waver)y
Nebraska.
The public school ct Rowlandsvllle, Cecil
county, has been closed until September in
consequence Of the fatal prevalence of scar :
let fever.
James Taylor committed suicide last
week near Franklin, Worcester county, by
throwing himself into q well.
A Railroad bridge between Salisbury and
Dslmar was nearly destroyed by fire by
sparks from q locomotive.
Michael Seminars barn and contents, in
the fourth district of Cecil county, were
destroyed by fire.
The survey ofa narrow gauge railroad
from Cumberland to Homecoming is com
pleted. The proposed road will reach soa
at an elevation of $50 feet above the Conso-
lidation road.
A three masted schooner from Laural,
Del, commanded by Capt. Elzy, of Sharp
town, Md, Is supposed to have been lost On
a voyage to Savannah, and that her cap
ain and crew were drowned.
Tho school board sof Prince George
county has decided to begin the erection O.
school houses for colored children in thH
several districts Of that county, the surplu..
fund to the credid Of the colored schools
being amply sufficient for that purpose.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Robbery and Arrest.

Yesterday afternoon officer Boughardt
arrested a man named Jonathan Greaves,
one of the party who robbed a Country
stable near the Pennsylvania line, in Chris
,iana Hundred, on Saturday night last.
The other person has been arrested, and is
at present in the West Chester Jail. Both
are we'll known to the police and had been
released, but few weeks ago from New
Castle Jail, having just served out sens
tenca for similar offense; some dry goods
and other articles had been thrown out of
the window, when they were discovered
and fred at, but they managed 10 get OF
unbarmel. The proprietor of the store
came Immediately to this city and notified
the police, who promptly made the arrest,
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Temperance,

Temperance people met as usual in the
Opera House yesterday afternoon and were
addressed by Mr.. Mccartney Of Philadsl.
phia and several other reformers Of equal
celebrity. The proceedings were very in
teresting and much appreciated by atten
tive listeners. Though the Hall was ia
LEES crowded than on former occasions,
still there is no lack of enthusiasm dis
played in tho reform movement. A pleasant
feature OF the occasion was visit of young
ladies from Newark, to attend the meeting.
The people of that town intend holding
meetings under the same plan Us these held
in this city.
The party came up in the handsome
coach, which runs from Newark to Linden
Hall, summer boarding house about a
mile and half from Newark. They left
last evening and as it Was beautiful
moonlight, they might no doubt had a
pleasant ride. The coach is one of the
handsomest we ever saw and it is at pre-.
sent the finest one in this state. It was
built but a few weeks ago in Philadelphia
and cost $500.
There was good attendance at the City
Hall, Saturday evening,-every available
seat was occupied and many stood. Tho
meeting was opened by reading the Scip-
lures and prayer by Rev. DR.. Stevenson; Rev
Mr.. Pegg also offered prsysr. Addresses
were made by Rev. Mr.. Latrobe, Captain
Brown, of Chester, Mr.. Dolbow and DR.,
Hicks. Another meeting will be held at
the City Hall this Monday evening.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
hoard Of Appea,s.

The City Council will sit as Court Of
Appeals at the City Hall, on the evenings
of the 5th, 9th and 7sb Of June, to hear
appeals for the Assessment Of the City for
1877 This assessment has just been COM
pleled and is filed in the office of the
Clerk ofthe Council for public inspection.
The appeals must be made in nutiny.
Those therefore who think their property
has been assessed too highly had prepare
themselves.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
New Five ser Cent Bonds.

THIS water loan that has just passed the
Council for One Hundred and Fifty Thou
sand Dollars, is the first s per cent loan
ever tried to be issued by the City of Will
mington. Itis yet to be seen whether i,
will be success. However if it does no.
the Council can change it to six. The
money has to be drawn from the Treasurer
by orders issued by the Water Commits
sioners.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Wilmington Trotting Association.

"1lmluxtOM VrOtt1U8 AS3OCl0t1On.
On Tuesday, June 18th, and Wednesday,
June IL, the Wilmington Trotting Associa>
ton will give two days meeting. There
will be three races each day. 500, div,d d
into $50, $50 and $40 are offered for the
$50 and three minute classes. $3.50, d.
vided into $50, $40 and $50 are offered fer
the $50 class and for PAGERS, whilst 5000
will be given to the $50 class and $500 to
the 23oxlasa, Entries will close Wed>
nesdsy, June 5th, at 10 O'Clock, noon, and
should be addressed to George W. Ortlip,
Wilmington, Del. Hay and straw will be
furnished free. wilmington is convenient
Of access and We expect to see number Of
Philadelphia horses entered.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Dentistry

Tremendous reduction in Dentistry. Ow
ing to our great success as inserters ol
beautiful gum enamelled teeth, and In Or
der to supply the many thousands, we will
insert full sets at the greatly reduced rate
of 50 and $40, equal to any $25 set made
elsewhere. Filling, Is cts. to 81. DR.. j..
W. stoughton & Bro, No. 1922 Vine street,
philadelphia. apr. II 1y.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Hotel Arrival.
CLAYTON HOUSE.

CLAYTON HOUSE. =
Norman W. Jones, Phila.
John W. Houston, Dover;
A. D. Albert, Williamsport, Pa.
n. G. DsCsmp, Mansfield, Ohio.
E, Clifton, Rochester, N. Y.
G. R. Dunna, New York.
P. G. Haiaes, Washington, D. c.
Mr.& Mrs. Justice, Philadelphia.
W. H. Stanford, New York.
J. P. Comegys, & wife, Dover.
". T. Stevens, New Orleans.
DELAWARE HOUSE.
Il. @. De Camp, Mansfield, Chic.
W. H. Dubaue, Marshield, Wis.
o. H. Hoskin', Pa.
Joseph E. Fran ;, Media, Pa.
d. 8. Laugfel', N. Y.
Jesse Bingham, City:
D. T. Chapman, Balts
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28

EOR sALE OR EXCaANGF.-For viii
II mington City property d farm on the
road leading from Denton to CeDtreville
abnut miles to Greenborough, Caroline
County Md containing $40 acres. $50 acres
under good cultivation. with house and
barn and other out buildings, balance in
heavy timbsr. Soil good. For terms. &C.,
Epply to
M. N. CHILD, No. 4. W 7th st.
mayle LIT Wilmington, Del
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
BranlIywine Water,

The Brandywine water has supplied 6430
buildings in this city to January 1st. 1877.
It was introduced in 10 new buildings
during the year 1879, the whole amol ut
of water used during the year ending Jau.
uary 1st. 1877, was 6e7,sz9,sso, gallons.
Each citizen of Wilmington used on an
average 50 gallons Of water per day.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
PERSONAL.

Co.. eWickersham, brother Of Mr.. H. N.
Wickersham, of this city, has been ap~
pointed Postmaster of Mobile, Ala.
Two Wilmingtonians, Harry Buzbaum
and J. Wesley Canary, are both salesmen
in the great clothing house of Yates &
Co. Chestnut street above Sixth, PhiIa
delpbia. We had a pleasant chat with
Mr.. Bubbaum, on Saturday, and noticed
two of our citizens were being waited n
by him. He will be glad TO see his old
friends, at his new quarters.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
RaDtism Yesterday.

Yesterday afternoon seven colored pc
sons were baptized in the Brandywine, be
low the Market street tr.dge. A great
crowd Of persons we're present to witnes;
the ordinance performed. Scores of color
ed men and women, came from Philadsl
phia to be reseat, which added to the
general religious excitement.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
MARRIAGE

consulting DR.. Miller, 4l6 Spruce Street,
Philadelphia Pa, (successor t. DR., VIM.
Young, author Of DR.. Young's Marrisg@
Guide). Fifteen years hospital practice in
Europe and America enables him to cure
speedily cured, Young men suffering from
that dreadtnliy destructive disease sperma-
torrnna, caused by SELF. buse, and all those
suffer ny from lost manhood and impoten-
~, should cal, or write 10 Dr. Miller at
NJ ce and receive letter of counsel aud ad-
vice free Of charge. All letters strictly con.
fdential, may26. st
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
ONE CENT
State Items,

On Friday last Charles Hall or Hayes, .
young colored man, was committed to
jail by Esquire Stephens, of South Milford,
for an attempted rape on . white girl only
eight years old,
The Bright House 1t Rehoboth, has been
leased by Messrs. Whitney & Nevon, of
New York, and Is now undergoing thor
ough renovation, preparatory to the
reception of summer boarders. The Surf
House at the same place hae been leased by
William H. Billsny, of Wilmington, who Is
having it thoroughly reftted, refurnished,
painted, &c. A great smount Of work Is
also being done around the grounds.
From Brapdywine Christisna, Mil Creek,
white Clay Creek, New Castle, end other
Hundreds of New Castle county, there are
reports Of more than an averge crop Of
wheat and hay. An immense acreage
of potatoes have been planted, and the
farmers are watching the appearance Of the
potato bug with a jealous eye. Rather than
let the bugs eat the crop they intend to fight
1t out on that line, no matter how many
bugs it kills. Wheat was never known to
look better at this season of tho year, and
rye is in hand. In Kent, also uncompro"
Using hostility to the Potatobug is sworn,
and the bugs may look out for Paris Green.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
1t, Paul'S Fair,

A Fair will be held ct St. Paul's Catholic
Church, commencing on June End. Among
its features will be the voting for an Ameri-
GIN flag, the contestants being tho Knights
of St. Lawrence and the Ancient Order of Hi
oernians. we look for lively contest be-.
tween the Knights and the Hibernians.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
A Musical Treat.

This evening the young people Of the Con
tral Presbyterian Church, assisted BY some
Of tho best musical talent OF the city, will
give musical and literary entertainment in
The church parlor.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Improved Steam Engine.

We are informed that Mr.. H. N. Wicker>
sham and Governor Huston, OF this city,
have invented most excellent improves
nent upon the steam engine. They are
about obtaiaing patent for the same.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Decoration Day,

At q meeting of the Soldiers and Sailors
held at the City Hall, arrangements wei .
made to meet Iext wednesday at O'Clock
TO rocsed to the different cemeteries, 10
the purpose of decorating the graves of
their deceased comrades.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
ut. Mary's Excursion.

St.. Mary's T. A. B. Pioneer Corps, viii
give their first grand excursion to Creed
moor Park, in the splendid steamer Ariel
on Monlay June 18Th. The boat win leAv .
Fourth street wharf Of 7 O'Clock q. m.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28

EOR SALE.-A first class Millinery Ts.
j. tablish nent. located on King street,
doing q splendid business. House and
store for rent, also connected Herewith a
Blea achery: Only reason for wishing 10 sell,
declining health of the owners. Possession
at ouce. For terms. prices &c, apply to
M. M. CHI LID
No, 4 4. Seventh street,
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28

EOR RENT.-The Mansion House; Lawn
L Stables and Garden. Of John O'Byrne
Fine Grove, one mile from the Market
In The county. Apply at THIS OFFICE
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Lib eral League.

The Liberal League. met yesterday morn
ing in McCleary's Hall and the subjecs
"The origin Of religion" WAS ably handled
by Mr.. Olavey. @
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
A Cha nge,

An additional accommodation train will
be put on tho line commencing to day leav~
ng this city At 60 a. m, arriving 1t Phil
aelphia at O'Clock,
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
At'enttOIs.

The members Of the Flst Delaware
Battery, Light Artillery, are requested TO
meet at the Water Witch Engine House
this evening, at 8 o'clock.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28

EoR sALE.-Three fve.reoned brick
l. houses on the South Side. with fine
yards. Enquire OF j. &. sABCOCK,
mhl9 8. w. cor. second and Marketst
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
Strayed Horse.

Officer Bouzearth impounded young
horse belonging to Chas: Horn. 1t was
Aund wandering around the streets Of the
.i,y.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28

DOR SALF.-On the South Side, 8 brick
Il houses, containing rooms. Each Will
be sold on reasonable terms. mhl7.tf
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28

DOR SAL E.-A three story brick house
- No. 403 East bird street, cheap, with
Immediate possession. Address
E, B. STAGdERS, 1907 Chestnut st.
Philadelphia
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
n ARDEN SEEDS.
JUST RECEIVED.

large lot of all kind from the Cambridge
Valley SEED Garden. These garden seeds
are selected with great care, and are for
Front street and Maryland avenue. He
also has the best quality Of flour constant
|ly on hand.
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
FOB SALE AND RENT,

EOR SALE "A Farm or 40 acres; with O
frame BAR. ~ miles from Wilmington,
on the concord pike. near TaIIeyvlIle.
Part ofihe money can remain on mortgage
For further particulars, apply to John
Doughsrty on the premises, or, address
thls o1llce. may2l-lW
The Morning herald., 1877-05-28
BOARDING..

.DOARDING.-Good board for S425 Fer
ID weeF. at 305 Shipley street.