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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-06
OLD A Y coo D s.
ENGLISH, FRENCH, WEST N Ola, MED
ITERRANEAN AND AM ER1CAN
GOODS FOR THE HOL-
IDhY TRADE

1DA1 TRADE.
Malaga Grapes, Raisns, London layer loose
Muscatel, Vsiencis layers in half, whole and
quarter boxes, Mat and sultans seedless layer
Figs in Ib, lb and 10 lb boxes, Figs IN fancy
baskets, Apple, Peach, Pear and Plum Butter,
finest Leghorn Ctron, Lemon Peel, Zante Cur
rants, Almonds, Pecsns, English Walnuts, Fill
berts and Palm Nuts, Genuine English Plum
Pudding, the most delicious article ever offered
to the fsmly trade, Preserved Canton Ginger in
ID and lb jars, Dry Stem Canton Ginger in
and ID pkgs English and American Pickles,
Sardines, Queen Olives fine French and Italian
Oil, Italian Oil, Italian and Swiss Msccaroni,
Pinespple Edsm ard Sapssgo Cheese, Canned
Fruits and Vegetables the best brand, Havana,
Oranges and Malaga Lemons, We are selling
at low figures, and would advise those who in
tend purchasing to buy at once and not run the
risk Of the present advancing tendency OF the
market. GEO. McB BURNEY s. SON,
Fine Grocers, No. l66 s. 10 King st.
dec 4-lm Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-06

| ~ full, Rare and Unique Goods for the Eoll-
| days now opening st
FRENCHS, NO. 95 KING STREET
| The assortment embraces beautiful articles IN
| Russia and Vienna Leather, Pearl, She'll, Glass
and Papier Mache, Writing Desks from soc to
| $50 EACH Work Boxes, in fine Leather and In
| laid Wood; Odor Cases, Cut Glass, IN Russia
| Leather Gases PortemonLaies, in Russia, seal
| Skin and Turkey Morocco, Pearl and Shell !;
Fine Gold Pens, in Pearl Cases and Gold
Mounted Rubber Cases; great variety OF
Glass and Bronze 1nkstands; Glove and Hand
| kerchief Boxes, of Silk, Leather and Fine Lac
quer Work; Beautiful Chromos, in Splendid
Gilt Frames; Japanese Cabinets and Work
Boxes very handsome; Japanese Trays, all
sizes, of the finest lacquer Work; Vases; Bo-
quet Holders, very beautiful Wostenholm
Knives Backgammon and Chess, and q thous.
and other beautiful articles suitable for holiday
presents.
In the BOOK DEPARTMENT have very
choice collection of Juvenile Books, American
and English Standard Poets, History, Biog.
apply, Prayer Books and Bibles of ali sizes and
prices.
A great variety of Games for the little folks
and many other things too numerous 10 mentien.
New styles Papeteries of the finest Paper and
Envelopes, in beautiful boxes; Stereoscopes
and Views; Prsngs celebrated Panel Chromos
and Christmas and New Year Cards; Dressing
Cases, very handsome, all sizes.
My assortment Of choice goods at very low
prices is not equaled in the State, and a cordial
invitation is extended TO call and examine SAID
stock. [dec Iii GEO. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-06

,ERLSIMaS PRESENTS-W have on
~ hand one first class GROVER Il BAKER
SHUTTLE SEWING MACHINE also two
second hand Elastic Stitch Machines, which we
will sell st very low prices and on accommo-
dating terms.
dec 10 f. S. LEADBEATER y BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-06
1915 H~OLdD ~ ~ 1915

IL largely to my stock of Fancy Goods many
articles suitable Tor Holiday Presents. Scarts
of all kinds JeweIry, Linen Hsndkerchiefs in
boxes, Collars, Cuffs, &C., Perfumery and Toilet
Articles, Silk Handkerchiefs and Crsvats, Kid
and Castor Gloves. Special attention is called
to nv stock Of Kid Gloves, rs it is undoubtedly
the largest and pest assortment ever offered in
this city. Also Sleeve Buttons, Scarf Pins,
Necklaces, Chains, Chsrms and Studs, Travel
ing Satchels, &c. Nj Y stock is varied, and can
not be enumerated in an advertisement. The
public are invited to call and examine.
dec IA G. G. BERRY, y King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-06

rHAMOIS SKIN of fine quality, Swiss Con-
~ densed Milk, Oil Lemon, Campnor Ice
with Glyceline of our own make; superior ar. 81
ticle, Cold Cream, Lautenbscks Myrrh: smith s $
Aromatic Myrrh, Leadbeater's Dentr nee gu. i.
Petre, pure, and lower grades, Ground BLACK
Pepper, superior English Mustard, &C. Tor
sale by .rpp rppO
| dec ~ b. 5. LEAUbEA1h hh u Ni'O'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-06
NEDIGINES.

AN ADDRESS TO III h 5 &c a
Do you want to purify the ystem'
no yon wsnt something to strengthen you
DO You want good appetite?
DC YOU want to get rid of nervousness
DO you want good digestion?
Do you want to sleep well |! ,.o
Do You want to build up your constitution
DO YOU want brisk and vigorous leeilhg
If you do, thke
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-06

IMPORTED LIQUORS-Old Pelleroisen
L French Brandy Old Double Grape and
lew Drop Holland Gin, very Old Jamaica
Rum, Scotch Whiskey, Duff Gordon's sherry,
Topaz and Cooking do; also variety of other
table and Cooking Wines
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
dec Il lG6 and 10 King street
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-21
A Curious and Interesting Case.

A singular (but correct) legal decision
has just been made in Illinois, in regard
to the property right in an article from
another world. In February 1875 a
wonderful meteor which startled the
country by its brilliant and swift sweep
at night through the air, lightning up
three western states like MONDAY,
dropped a fragment weighing about
seventy-five pounds on lands belonging
to the Amana Society, a body of Com
munists, near Homestead, in Iowa
county. Soon after, Henry Mas,
while passing along the public highway,
discovered the fragment, and carried it
to the store of the society as their pro-
perty. Mas appealed to the courts to re-
recover possession. The case was tried
last week, before Judge Shane. The plain
tiff claimed title by discovery, and that
there was no prior owner, at least
within the jurisdiction of a mundane
court. The defendant claimed title
under the law of accretion; that the
stone fell on land in which they held
the fee-title; that thefee IN the highway
was in them, subject only to the ease
ment of public travel; that all accre-
tons to the highway belonged to the
realty as much as if made on Enclosures.
The court, after n long trial, decided
for the owners of the land.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-21
Rates OF Advertising
A Tragic E%l0pement.

The Lake Charles ia Echo Of July
8 recounts the circumstances of "a
double tragedy which occurred a little
above the northern line of Calcasieu
parish. A young lady named Gunter
had eloped with a young man named
Bass. Her father and brother pursued
them to the residence of a n%eighboring
magistrate, where a few minutes before
they had been married. The father
entered the house at one door and the
son at another, and Immediately the
former discharged a double barrel gun
loaded with buckshot in Bass breast.
The latter, though mortally wounded,
returned the fire 10y two shots from a
revolver, both taking effect in the elder
Gunter's head. Both parties fell to the
floor, and young Gunter plunged a
bowie knife repeatedly into Bass body.
The latter died instantly. Young
Gunter then took up his father (who is
likely to recover from the pistol shots
in his head. as they were glancing shots)
and fled. Being pursued by the Sheriff
and a posse he turned on his pursuers
with his revolver and was shot by the
posse, dying from his wounds a day or
two after. The elder Gunter is in the
custody of the Sheriff.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-21

Is SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS
EGreater accuracy, greater safety, less recoil.
Especialiy adapted 70 Far West Trade. For
sale by all gun dealers. Send for list to SCHo-
4 DAILY, Box $3.50, New York. AHt
je30daw4w
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-21
The Postage Stamp.

The postage stamp was born in Lon
dun OIL the 10th of January, 1910, and
England employed it alone for ten
years. 1t was Il curious incident that
gave rise to the idea of postage stamps.
A traveller was crossing, about forty
years ago, II district in the north of
England. He arrived at the door of an
inn where a postman had stopped to
deliver a letter. A young girl came out
to receive it; she turned it yer and
over in her hand and asked the price of
postage. This was a large sum, and
evidently the girl was poor, for the
postman demanded a shilling. She
sighed sadly, and said the letter was
from her brother, but that she had no
money; and so she returned it to the
postman. The traveller was a man
who rambled about the earth for in
struction and observation. Having a
good heart. he offered to pay the
postage of the letter, and in spite of
the resistance of the young girl he paid
the shilling. This resistance madeh him
reflect. Scarcely had the postman
turned his back when the young inn
keepers daughter confessed that it was
a trick between her and her brother.
Some signs marked on the envelope had
told her all she wanted to know, but
the letter contained no writing.
1--WE are both SO poor" she said,
''that we invented this mode of CORES
ponding without paying for IL let
ters."
The traveller, continuing his road,
asked himself if a system giving place
to such frauds was not a vicious one
The sun had not set before Mr.. Row.
land Hill THAT was the name of the
traveller) had planned to organize the
postal service upon a new basis. He said
that in England, where family ties are
strong, and where members often live
far apart-where, too, the spirit of
commerce knows no limits, the cores
pondence was only limited by the cost
Of the post; and that by lowering this
barrier, a great service would Re rem
dered to society, without hurting the
of the Treasury. These views
were agreed to by the English Govern
ment, and on the 10th day of January,
1910, not more than a penny was paid
for letters which circulated over the
whole extent of the British Isles. This
bold scheme soon surpassed the hopes
OF the legislators. Ten years later in
1850, the number of letters increased
from l,5)o,000 to 1928, 1852. Mr.. Row.
land Hill occupied in England the post
Of secretary to the Postmaster General.
Sin~ging-hearts are ever a blessing
unto themselves. A song is joy-giving.
He who can sing sweetly in the under
tone of his inner nature carries a rare
pleasure with him always. Hard things
appear to him easy; heavy burdens seem
light; sorrow may knock often at his
own door, but it seldom enters his
home or his heart. And when it does,
and the clouds obscure the sunlight
when the soul walks down into the
night and sees never a star-ah, then
trebly blessed is the singing heart! If
it al sing psalms at such a time the
stars will shine. Dawn will quicker
come, the sunlight sooner reappear.
The Cheyenne daily leader. [volume] (Cheyenne, Wyo.) 1870-1884, 1877-07-21

One Of the celebrated type-writers is
Tor sale at this Office. Call and examine
it. DIFF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22
<Alefau0rla Oazttte
MONDAY EVENING, JANUARY -.

The CHEROKEE ALrHABET.-Ihe Cherokee
indians have an arhabe, q their own, the ID
vaption of one OF their tribe named Sequoyah,
who. himself unable to read 10 any language,
annrcciatcd the value Of the white nlan' 3 way
of transmitting Intelligence BY writing, and,
secludipc himself il his hut, evolved from his
inner consciousness the alphabet which Is now
used for printing the Cherokee language. IEls
alphabet is phonetic. Sc0uoyah discovered
that the entire Cherokee language consisted OF
different combinations Of cighty.slx !Sy!lables,
and SO constructed his alphabet OF elghty-sx
characters, each repres.DtsEE Que OF the eighty
six sounds 10 the language. :.
These characters or letters any lad CT ordl:
nary intelligence can cara to distinguish and
pronounce ia week, and when the alphabet
is learned tie pupil can read anything 10 the
Cherokee language. The case with which the
art of reading 10 their native language may be
acquired has led the principal men 10 the Che
rokee nation to encourage its study IN various
ways, believing tina. many Of their tribe could
be induced to read in Cherokee who would
never attempt the accomplishment CT so diff.
cult task OF learning to read III English. 1t
is to encourage the Chcrokees in the study OF
their written language and 10 the pursuit OF
knowledge generally that The Cherokee Advo-
cate, weekly newspaper, is printed partly IN
the Cherokee language, ct the cost OF the
whole nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22
FOR NORFOLK.

Tho elegant, new and substantial d. b
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAX l. .xaS331s
leaves the compsuy's wharf Washington EV-
ERY MONDAY and THURSDAY, AT three
turning, Leaves Norfolk EVERY TUESDAY
and FRIDAY, at 3 O'Clock p. III. This line
connects At Norfolk with the ships Of the Mer-
chants and Miners Transportation Company
for Boston and Providence. and affords the
cheapes: and best routo to thoso cities and
Fareto Norfolk S.; round trip s.. Tickets good
until used.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22
i 1917

THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE and
VIRGINIA ADVERTISERS, already Sesd
BY three generations, proposes to continue us
useful life, and now enters into another volume
determined to be the newspaper of the era IN
Virgins.
Never have tho times demanded more than
now sound thoughtful journalism. Seldom
nave the people had deeper interests at stake.
Mover did the events Of the hour, as they I'M"
fold themselves, surpnss in personal interest TO
every citizen those which are now transpiring.
Never has the importance Of early, authentic
intelligence Of public matters been greater
importance to ovory ono
To meet this new ora in journalism, tho GA
zETTE will put forth its utmost enuesTor' ana
its success during this entire century in catering
| to the wants and meeting the wishes OF tho peo'
| pie, guarantees that with this paper promise
means performance.
Washington is now the point to which a
ewes look and all ears are directed Almost at
the base Of tho Capital, and yet in Virgins
town, amid community which has proved its
faithluness to Virginia in moro than one fiery
trial surrounded by the traditions and hopes Of
tho Commonwealth, tho GAZETTE has position
unique among journals and promises - be
worthy oft. Its contiguity to Washington gives
| il an early precedence ovor all tho journal:
Of the State in intelligence of the operations O
tho General Government, now Of such vital lm-
portance to the people Of tho South. The pro-
ceedings OF Congress, seldom so interesting MS
now, will be regularly reported in succinct form
for its columns but all matters of especial inter
est in Virgins will be given in dels.. Two
gentlemen connected with the paper are con-
stantly at the Federal capital, and tho Wash
! ;,nt,n n,ua oft hn lazatta has for q long TINS
been the fountain of Washington nows for the
State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22
FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDlN ES

steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON, l6SsSSzzstzE
built especially Tor this route, loaves the colu-
pany's wharf Washington, EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY, at I o'clock 4. H., and
Aloxnndrls a. $50 q. N; returning, arrives
EVERY " EDNESDhI and SUNDAY At
& o o'clock y. III.
This company makes close connections st Al
oyandria with tho w. o., V. u. & e. :. K. Il.
20. and with the ". Z o. L. Il. Go. Freight
received for ail points, North ani South,
handled with caro- md Forwarded, with prompt.
moss and dispatch,
For further information apply 10
+. y. REED, Agent.
Jsnney's wharf
or at the otlico of the Company, undor the NJ.
tional metropolitan Bank, 18th street. opposite
the Treasury Department, Washington.
nah 10 }. W. THOMPSON, President.
>>a Gi.YDES STEAM LINES WEEK
Pill y p Ro AND
BOSTON.
Steamer loa7o Alexantris EVERY TU ES
DAG and leave Philadelphia EF EkY SAT-
uRDAl, 81 II o'clock N. from Pier Nc n.
Wharyes
This line connects st Alexsndria with tho O,
4. i Al. and w. 4 .. K. Rs, snti at Phiadel-
pha with the new and popular Iron Line for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with prom ptness and cares
lfCo Of commissions.
70 charge Tor transfer in Philste lphia, and
IL wharfage liz Boston. Through 10 Boston in
oixty-Hve hours. Through rates and through
bills Of lsding given. Insursnco guaranteed ut
less than usual rstos.
Agents:
+. \, REED, AlexaniriS
sfM. =. CLYDE Sc Co, Philalolphis.
GEO. (. HYDE, Georgetown, u. &.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
JIM SIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22

A CARD.-Circumstance rendering it de-
II. sirable thst should locate in Baltimore. l
lave transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
AleSsndris 20 DR.. D. n RUST. He hiss been
for so msny years associated with me as to need zee
no introduction or cndorsemcnt his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
to the favor of my friends and patients. rs we'll
worthy Of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeal for him tho practice with which, Tor so
long, / have boon favored.
JAMES =. HODHHlN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22
1875 H0 1Ld6S 1875

DOLLSI DOLLSI from I Ct to 50.
The undersigned has Just returned from the
ssting of: Wax and China Dolls, Doll Heads,
Bodies, &c, Rocking Horses, Seighs, Wagons,
Toys OF all kinds, Decorations for Christmas
Trees, Pocket Books. Motto Francs, Toilet
Sets, Vases, Cups and Saucora, Card Baskets
and Cases, Scrap Books, Bohemian Ware in
new and beautiful designs, Parlor Croquet Sets,
Toy Bureaus, Trunks and Work Boxes. Lis
stock of the above goods has been carefully Sc
lec:ed, and will be sold at tho lowest cash prices.
dec II G.. g. BERRY, - King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22
FOX NEW YORK

The Al Steamships H. &. KNIGHT /c2Ess
and JOHN GIBSON leave the COM sIlas&
pany's wharf, Alexandria, EVERY SAL UR-
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
III East River, LIVERY SATURDAY Al four
o'clock y. IL.
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UEEsBE IeT r. TAM L >
FASHIONABLE
BARRIERS & Hair Dressing Saloon
PRINCE STREET,
Nari Door 10 the GazeLto OlicU.
Neyt Door to the Gazette Olicu.
~ G.. D.rlor- an, i,r, =,

GrNone but first class BARRIERS emnoyod.
CHAMPION ICE. Rose Lip Salvc, Liquid
" DontriGce, Smiths Aromatic Myrrh. Balm
Thousand Flowers, Oriental Tooth Paste, Ly-
on's Tooth Tablets, Farnhsm's French Tooth
Lozenqes Browns, Thurston's, Whites. Wells
and Williams Tooth Powders also fine as
sortment Of English Tooth Brushes, for sale by
oct2l T. S. IEADBEATER s. BRO.
r EADBEATERS ANODYNE PECIO-
IL RAIL, IA article that We have been manu-
featuring for several years and one that has
given general satisfaction Tor Coughs, Colds
Hosrseness and ether affections OF the throat
and lungs-s large supply just prepared.
oct Il +. ). LEADBEATER & BIO.
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of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

This company Offers unrvaleG facilities for
the transportation of eight and passengers,
aad will ruin their steamers regularly US follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22

As the interests of the people mainly centre a.
home, no pains will DO spared to chronicle al;
matters occurring in the city aid ncighhorhood,
carefully excluding unscemly expressions "f
gross narrative es unfit for u journal that Is
treasured ST many thousand hearlhstHnes OF
Virgins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22

Gays now opening NJ
FEENCH'S, No. % KING STREET
Tho assortment embraces beautiful articles IL
Russia and Vienna Leather Pearl, Shell, Glass
and Paper Mache, Writing Desks from soc to
$50 each; Worl; Boxes, in line Leather and In
laid Wood; Olor Cases, Cut Glass, in Russia
Leather Cases; Pcrtotnonhgies, III Russia, Seal
Skin and Turkey Morocco. Pearl and Shell !;
Fine Gold Pens, in Pearl Casts and Gold
Mounted Rubber Cases; crest variety OF
Glass and Bronze 1nkstlnus; Glove and Hand
kerchiof Boxes, Of silk, Leather and Elmo Lac.
quer Work; Beautiful Chromos, in Splendid
Gilt Frames; Japanese Cabinets AM! work
Boxes, very handsome; japanese Trays, ali
sizes, of tho finest hscquer Work; Vases: Bo-
quet Holders, very beautiful; Wostenh holm
Knives Backgammon and Chess, and thous'
and other beautiful articles suitable Tor holiday
presents. "
In tho BOOK DEPARTMENT. have very
choice collection Of Juvonlo Books, American
ind English Standard Poets, History, Bog.
aphy, Prayer Books and Bibles Of MI sizes and
prices.
g. great variety Of Games for the little folks
and many othor things too numerous to mention;
New stylcs Papeterics of the finest Paper and
Envelopes, in beautiful boxes; Stereoscopes
and Views; Prang's celebrated Panel Chromos
and Christmas and Now Year Cards; Dressing
Cases, worry handsome, all sizes.
My assortment Of choice goods at very low
prices is not equaled in tho State, and q cordial
invitation is extended TO call and examine said
stock. [dec III GEO. Z. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-22
RAILROAD LINES.
1871 GREAT 1877
FENNSYEEANEAE ROUTE

1877 GREAT 1877
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE
lEza % % I'd - ::.::
TO THE NORTH, WEST s. SOUTHWES1...
DOUBLE TRACK,
STEEL RAILS, SPLENDID SCENERY
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT.
January l, 1877.
TIMOEE s. POTOMAC RAILROAD, CO.
ner Of Sixth and B streets, IS follows:
For Phils., New York and the East, 2O5 8. y,
and 30 p. m. daily, with Palace Cars Lin
tied Express Of Pullman Parlor Cars so =.
m. daily, except Sunday. For Philadelphia
and New York 1.30 p. III. daily, except Sun.
day; for Philadelphia $40 D. IN. daily.
For Pittsburg and the West, q - a. II daily, VITA
Parlor Cars to Pittsburg; 40 p. III. daily
with Palace Car to Chicago.
For Canandsigus and the North 140 y. n.
daily, except Saturday, with Palace Car -
WATKINS: For Elmirs' $50 q. n. daily, CT
LOCAL TRAINS.
For Alexandria, 8, I, s, 9, 10 and Il .. a., sna
l, 8, 4.AO, 5, 6.05 ard pm. On Sunday al -.
H., and l and y. N.
Trains leave Alexsrdra for Washington, {. =.
$40, 9, ~ and II s.11., 3, 40, 81 AMI pm
On Sunday 1t 5. 10 and 10 9. m, aud y. H.
THROUGH TRAIN FOR THE SOUTH, Va
Quantico and Richmond, W ill leave 4 .eAsa.
dria at :: ~ a. III. daily, and 6.o p. III. datl,
except Sunday.
Tickets and information can be procure! :,
Southeast. d. N. BOYD. Jr
Gea'!. "assvHg ger A gen!
FRAN X THOMSON
General Mnnncer iarl.