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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-06
By +. A. Korby, Auctioneer.


TNDER AUTHORITY OF A DECREE
~ Of tho Corporation Court of the city Of
Alexandria, in the suit Of Burke & Herbert VS..
Brill and Csstlemsn, entered at its July. term,
1871 the undersigned Commissioners will sell
by public AUCTION, at the front Of the m g 81
URDAY, The Isl dsy- CT September. 1877, the
following described property, to.wit A LOT
OF GROUND int city Of Alaxsndria, bound.
cd as follows, TO-. wit :-Beginning on the west
side of Market Alley, 80 feet south Of the inter-
section Of said ALLEY, with Sharp Shin Alley
and running thence south on said Market Alley
20 f,et, thence west parallel to King street 81
feet, thence north parallel to Market Alley 20
feet. and thence cast parallel TO King street to
the beginning.
Terms of sale Ton per cent. of the purchase
price in cash, and the residue in six, twelve, and
eighteen months-the deferred payments to be
secured by tho bonds Of the purchaser with
good security and the title to the property to be
retained until tho purchase price is fully paid.
II. 0. CLAUGHTON,
CHAS. e. STUART,
3O-.s Commissioners of Sale.
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PROPOSALS.

CEALED PROPOSALS. ADDRESSED TO
y the undersigned. will be received a! the Au-
ditor's ofiee until II o'clock m. Monday, the
18th day of August, 1877, for the REMOv AZ
OF THE PAVEMENT ON DUKE STREET
beginning on the east side of Alfred street, and
ending at the railway crossing on Henry st = 1
between the points named; also for the T.
PAVING OF SAID STREET with cobble
stones, and the R ELAY!NG OF THE GUT,
TIERS on each side Of said street with good hard
bricks~the paving to be laid in a bed OF sand
six inches deep. to be covered with gravel snd
we'll rammed. and again covered with sand and
gravel to the depth Of two inches. Tho contract
Or win be required to haul all the msterial ne,
cessary for the work, which will, be, furnished
by the corporation. The work to be dono under
the supervision of the Superintendent of Police
and Of the Committee on Streets.
The committee reserves the right to reject any
or ell bids.
Further information made known on applica-
ton. y. -. SMOOI,
div Chairman Com. on Streets.
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From Washington.

! ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE dAZEFTE.
WASHINGTON, August 6.-Monday is gene
rally the most quiet day of the week &c tne
White House, except Saturday, but to-day
there has been large crowd, including an ex'
Governor, of Va, to call upon the fresldent.
A delegation of District temperance men
called on the President to protest agalnst, the
appointment of Peter +. Bacon 90 the Ponce
B ,ard. on the ground that he is connected with
the liouor trade over which the Police Board OF
the District are called to have a strict super
vision.
DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR.
Land Office Commissioner Williamson hav.
ing obiaiurd mass of evidence relative to the
tr,spass.s committed on the us. timber laods,
has laid the same before Secretary Schurz, who
will present the same to the Attorney General
for prosecution. He will also s'ek OF Congress
additional legislation on the subject.
NAVY DEPARTMENT.
The Secretary of the Navy has issued cir
cular declaring that the Executive possesses no
authority, after au officer has been confirmed
by the Senate. to change his grade IN the reg,
istry. This has heretofore been often done and
lower rank substituted for higher 10 actual SER
vice, but the grievance of officers who have
suffered by it will speedily be redreased.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
The Upirel States revenue to day sums up
futsrnsI revenue, 5000. ss2 So
Customs. 4G5 ,446 81
VIRGINIA NOTES.
Among The callers upon President Hayes TO-,
day was Gov. Walker, Of Virginia. The call
had no especial sipDiioauco.
Passed Assistant Engineer Rixey has been
ordered to the Norfolk navy yard.
A new postof6ce is ordered at Henry, in Sus-
sex county, Va.
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News OF the Day.

A melancholy accident occurred at Phlladel-
phia on Saturday night whea tho troops that
had just returned from the coal regions we're be-
ing reviewed in Broad street. A little daughter
Of the proprietor Of the Columbia Hotel leaned
out from window in the fifth story OF that
snce. fell to the sidewalk She was instantly
killed.
The action Of the miners at meeting held
Saturday in the Mahanoy district, which was
not to strike definitely settles that ihsre will be
no strike in the coal Acid of Schuylkill county.
Several of the individual operators were to start
again to. day and it is thought that at least three
of the Philadelphia and Reading coal and iron
collieries will commence with full force.
The Secretary of War has received q letter
from the committee of public safety at Pitts
burg Pa, asking that large force be hereafter
stationed at the Allegany ArsenaL The letter
has been referred to the aajutant general.
The workingmen Of Alegany county. Nd,
will hold meeting at Cumberland on Weanes.
day for the purpose Of organizing working.
mems political party. THIS is an adjunct q a
similar movement in Baltimore.
An attempt was made on Saturday to burn the
railroad bridge, at New Brunswick. N j., but
tho fuse went out.
The est race at sar Atogs 10 Day was won by
Pique. Three quarters OF mile. Time llet
EXCURSION TO WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
On Saturday oext August 4Lb, excursion
tickets to Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs
will b, offered at sc 90 for the round trip
much less than half the regular fare. Leave
Alexandria by regular train at 1920 p. M. and
returning, leave White Sulphur at 4:3O q. m.
Monday, the 9Th, and arrive ct Alexandria at
sos p. %. Tickets good only for the rouod
trip az here given. 9. SPENCER,
Supt. Transportation.
j. NJ. BRoADUs. @. Il. A. If
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Bv Green & Wise.
BY Green % WISE
[Roal Estate Agents and Actioneers.l
VALUABLE KING ST. PROPERTY AL
AlIGTION
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

VALUABLE KING 81. fhOfEhII a
Y AUCTION.
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
BY virtue of decree Of tho Corporation Court
for tho city of Alexandria, Va, rendered at its
July term, 1877, in the chancery cause of Ar
mold vs. Arnold OF al, tue undersigned, com.
missioners therein named will offer for sale by
public auction, in front Of the ENTRANCE to the
court room, on Fairfax street, on SATU RDAf,
the hrst day Of September, 1877, at II O'CLOCK
m, tho LOT OF GROUND with the BUILD
INGS and sppurtenances thereto belonging,
and situate in said city, al tho northwestern IN
tersoction Of King and Eoyal Streets fronting
thirty feet on King street and forty eight feet on
Royal street, with the right to the use OF three
feet alley and court in the rear. Subject, how
ever, TO ground rent Of $5l 66 per snnum.
Terms of Sale: Ten per cont of the purchase
money to DO paid in cash; the residue IN eqnsl
instalments at six, twelve and eighteen months
from day Of ssle. The deferred payments to %
secured by the bonds Of the purchaser, with
good security, and to bear interest from day OF
sale. The title to be retained till tho purchase
prco is fully paid
CHAS. Il. STUART,
$. FERGUSON BEACH,
ALBERT STUART,
~ 23-e3ts Commissioners of Bale.
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Floar is firm at quotations, with light stock
on hand and fair demand. Wheat is active al
l4Oal45. and receipts are good; offerings to day
of220O bushels. with sales at ll5al45. as to quail
ity Corn shows 8 slight advance since Satur'
day, but it is doubtful whether it will hold
sales Of 23l2 bushels of mixed at 81 and g. Rye
brought e. and 81, and Oats 80 and IS. as to
quality. Little doing in country produce.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 6.-Vrginis 6s. old. -;
Cotton dull and weak; middling lls; Flour
dull aud lower to sell Howard st and Western
Super 4a$5 so; do Extra CAST; do Family "a
So 50; City Mills Super 50a$5; do Extra Is
81 Is; do Rio brands 75s$9; Pstspsco Family
~ 10 Wheat-Souhern lower. with good
demand; Western-spot lower; futures hrm {;
Southern red good to prime l5l ; do. amber l52s
l5I; do. white l35al50; Penns rel 100; No. 2
Western winter red spot LAG; Aug l4ls 'l4l4 !;
September l37sl37t Corn Southern quie. and
stesdy; Western firm; Southe white t5aa67;
Git; Sept 605a6l; steamer 55is56: Oat,. quiet
and steady; Southern PRIME new 4Oa4l Westn
white old 4la43; do. mixed 90; Penna old 43s4t.
Rye dull at 65aG7 Hay dull; Maryland and
Penus prime 14a$l5 Cofee-buyers and sell
ers apart; Rio cargoes l6it2O3c; joboing l7A22c.
Whiskey dali and lower at 81 IL.
New YORK, August Stocks strong Money
2 Gold 1853 Flour dull. Wheat duh ; spring
for forward delivery easier; winter y shade
hrmer Corn dull and heavy.
PHILADELPHIA, Augusta Cattle dull sales
Of 400 hesd good to prime natives at 5ls6ic;
e.trss &c; medium sadie; common 4!a5c; Tex
ans 4a6c Sheep in fair demand; sales of l0CO)
head good to prime 6aa55e; fair to got 44a5tc;
common 33s44o. Hogs active; sales OF 29Oo
head 1T SSStc,
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A TRUE PICTURE OF WRONG LIFE.
"a Some of thu doctors patients had been in.
fits, 'I some were On tho verge Of consumption
some were sterile and impotent, and others again
were imbecile or dsmented and unable to take
care of themselves-sll caused by that Js;wast.
ing disease spermatorrhoa, or nervous exhaust
ion, resulting from the errors of early youth.
These became the doctors patients and were
cured. DR.. Kingets warranted remedies for
spermatorrhe, und II his own administration,
have effected over one thousand permanent cures
within the last twelve months. He treats with
remarkable SUCCESS all chronic diseases. from
digestive, the circustory and the generativo Or
gans. Address (from Apri! 1st to Nov'r. lsD
Dr.. Il. r. KINGET, Home for Invalids, Ma.
nsssas Va. New York Office. l25 East 18th 81.
MEDICAL GOOD SENSE. 81 page pam
inlet, mailed for 10 cents. aug elm
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PORT or ALEXANDRIA, AUGUST 6
Sun rises s 8 Moon rises....... ] 3
sun ssts............. 3 High wster..".... y

ARRIVED.
Steamship j ohm Gibson, New York, t. +
Reed.
Steamer Sarah, philadelphia to + A Resd.
Steamer l.sdy OF the Lake Norfolk, To +
Reed.
Steamer w Thompson. Leonardtown, to
A Reed.
Steamer Mattano. Nomini, to Jos Rfoders
i Co.
Schr Murray Vandiver, Havre de Grace. to
j Nehatfey 81 Go.
SAILED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake. Norfolk, BY Z 4
Reed.
Steamer Msttano, NonliEi By Jos Broders
Sc Go.
Steamer Sue, Baltimore. by Broders Il Go.
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SPECIAL MOTTO K :.

e6y BEFORE REMOVAL TO THE CORNER,
will close out my dns st ck II clothing snd
Gents Furnishings, computing in pat C1ssl'
mere Suits at $500. all WOOL Cashmere Pants at
$2JCO, heavy ell linen Dlck UoAts al '"" dol
lar, and all my fine Cloth, Cashmere and
Diagonal Worstel Suits propor!ioIateIy low
As the time is drawing near. you will call early
to procure bargains.
For all who contemplate travelling, and tor
other purposes have fae and compete as
sortmsnt of Trunks and Sstchels.
S. DEALHAM,
;v7 80 King street.
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l%A CARD.-To all who are suffering from
the errors and indscretions 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 a missionary in South America. Send
selCaddressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH L
INMAN, Station d, Bible House. New York
oit1 feb G-eo&W6m
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EDUCATIONAL.

tyT. JOHNS ACADEMY is the Oldest board.
- ing school in Virginia. Its special advsn.
tagos are lst. The thirty years experience OF
the Principal ID. It's careful grading and largo
teaching lOrco: 81, Its ina collection OF sppar-
atus, cabinets, &c for Illustration in teaching;
4th It's military discipline 5th, It's well consld-
cred and long tried system Of honors and prizes.
It's location is unsurpassed for health and &C.
cessibility ard students have all the comforts or
homo TIE thirty-ninth session vii! begin
September 3d. Send for Catalogue before on
teriag your sons eisowhfra. References tho
RICHARD l.. CARNE, A. NJ, Principal,
aug 4-eolm] Drawer 81, Alexsr dria. Virgins.
A LADY, who has had experience il teach ; Il;
"A ing, wishes to open SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG CHILDREN on the 18th o: Septem-
Der in Alexandria, Va Apply to Miss q. V;
GORDON, st Mr. Bitzar's boarding house, ID
Prince st, Alexandria, Va aug 8
DETHEL ACADEMY raopens Sept 2lth.
ID Prepares for Business or University Large
attendance enables us to offer Board and Tuition
extras Endorsed by Prors. Of the Univ. OF Va
and patronized by leading citizens Of the South
For Catalogue address WIN. w. SMITH. A. Nj.
Bethel Academy +. o., Fauquier CO., Va.
From Citizens Of the Neinags: The under
signed, by reason Of constant proximity and ire
selves in condition TO judge OF it's resl character
and workings. With only passing testimony
TO the extent and thoroughness Of its course OF
instruction, which are amply vouchei tor by
others, We desire especially to commend in hlgh,
forms the scholarship, gentlen1anIy bearing snd
Christian character Of its officers and teachers
The already excellent facilities for instruction
have been Increased year by year, and firm and
excellent discipline has been introduced ana
maintained The result is a high tono Of moral
ty pol!e1oss snd nonGr among &, the ,a sudo rn
For discipline and intellectual anu mora, c ,hc
public c,,,
James Higgins, Pastor Nj. 4. Church South
John l.. Carroll, Pastor Baptist Church; Johr
+. Poulton, M;os!er Mo!h Epis; C e,I,urch
John A. Scott, jr, Pastor presby'n: Ch4 W,
Smith, lex Gov Of Va [Gen:] VIM. Il
P.v:. I:Jud 10 y Un THhMona ' IN: -
| WADDEY,
| ;v7e TAKING STREET; !,
Tr.hns AND OR4ANS.or. AL 2.2sw3v
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Police ITEMS. james Dudley, colored
from Fairfax, for threatening and abusing Sarah
Timbals, also oolored, was bound over to keer
the peace.
Two young men accused OF stealing corn from
tho farm of Mr.. j. f.. McGraw, were dismissed
with reprimand.
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CORPORATION COURT. --lu accordance with
the request Of number Of members OF the bar,
who desired to be absent from the city, made
at the last term of the court, the regular August
term oil The Corporation Court, which should
have commenced to day, was not held, Judge
Lowe having made On order to that effect.
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10 q
TOR MOUNT VERNON.

STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON.
Daily trips, leaving the wharf, foot of Prince
street, at 10. Is m. Carriages arc in waiting al
Mount Vernon Springs wharf to take visitors
pleasant ride of one mile and q half through 2
beautiful grove to the mansion door. Round
trip, including admission 10 grounds, carriage
fare &C., ST..
CHEAP CHILDREN'S TRIP.
Children will BIO taken on Saturdays Tor 70 Gus.
Adults 25c Round trip, allowing tho privilege
of landing and waiting tho boat return a! any
of her wharves
Tickets will entitle The holders to stop over at
the usual landings until the return trip OF the
boat; good only on Saturdays. Children must
in ali cases be accompanied by their parents or
some adult friend.
THE STEAMBOAT MARY WASHING
TON can DO chartered for Excursions by sp-
plying on board to z. H. TROTH, President
of the Company, or to H. G. SLAYMAkER, at
lis Insurance Office, 81 and 80 King strcht je IL
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PERSONAL The many friends Of John W.
Burke, esq, will regret to learn that he Is con
fined to his house by severe Illness
Master James Alexander, son Of the late }
Robert Alexander, OF this city, has enlisted OF
board the U. s. steamer Plymouth, now lylnl
10 our harbor.
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COLLISION yacht Fannie Bell while
lying at King street wharf with her sails up,
Yesterday afternoon, was run into by The yacht
li1rlie, and had her sails badly torn. She was
hauled into the dock, and Padget Il 20. Wele
TO-DAY engaged 10 repairing her damages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-06

CoMpI1MENTARY.-The passengers on the
CharloteV anderbilt. 90 her regular trip to Pney
Point, held meeting on the boat and passed
resolutions of thanks to the officers and band
for the excellent manner 10 which they bad
haan entertained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-06

laF TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
Young people, remember this Use daily
THURsTON'S IVORY PEARL Tooth
POWDER. 1t will preserve them through life
Sold 1y druggists. Csc per bottle. feb @-ly
hgHARD TIMES demand economy. Prac-
tice it. Renovate your soiled Gloves with JOU.
VEINS DORLESS KID GhOVE
CLEANER. 1t will cleanse them thoroughly
Sold by druggists. % cents per bottle.
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jy 7

s0r NOTICE. -Wo have large stock OF
Gents Fine Shoes of very superior quality,
suitable for summer wear. which will be sold at
reduced prices in order to close them out.
iv7 WADDEY, "a King st.
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Local BreVitieE.

The yachting club, yclept the "lnnooents
Abroad" have not started 90 their usual sum
mer cruise, and denounce az imp posters the party
whose departure was announced 90 Saturday
under that name.
A horse belonging to baud Of gypsies, who
arc epcamped acros, Hunting Greek, becau
exhausted on Kiug street, near Peyton, last
night and was left there by them to die, which
be did this morning.
A small boat containing young man named
Frank Moore was oapsized of the Pioneer Mills
Yesterday. Her occupant was rescued by a boat
from the shore.
The excursion Of the Potomac Fruit Growers
on the steamer Mary Washington. will take
place to morrow.
Wa learn that the Southern Central Railway
are having the "Ward friction power brake
mt on ali the cars of their passenger trains
When YOU see bright Baby pleased witt
itself and everybody clss. be sure that Or
Bulls Baby Syrup has been used. oo'9 q
| cents per bottle.
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Ip To THE LADIEs.--We have just reoeiv.
ed very large and superior stock of Low
QUARTER SHOES, in all of the late styles.
They nre handsome and durable. THESE
GOODS ARE FIRST GLASS, and they will
be sold for much less than they can be bought
elsewhere.
mv19 WADDEY, "a King st.
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MTThe regular monthly meeting Of the Hy-
draulion Steam Fire Engine Go. will be held on
Tuesday, August 7th, at p. m Panctual at.
tendance 10 requested.
2t JOHN LANNoN, Secretary.
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TOB PRINTING
JOB PRINTING!

Il oh fhiNIiNH' lad pp1nrlNn,
We respectfully call the attention Of our GUS
tomors and tho public generally to the fact that
we are always prepared to execute all kinds OF
CARDS,
BILL HEADS.
CIRCULARS.
BILLS OF LADING.
TICKETS,
LETTER HEADS.
BOOKS,
BRIEFS,
PAMPHLETS
ms. POLICIES.
SCHOOL REPORTS.
ENVELOPES,
MANIFESTS.
WEDDING CARDS,
VISITING CARDS.
INVITATIONS,
CARDS OF HONOR,
HAND BILLS.
POSTERS.
&C., Sc, &c,
Or anything else in the Job Printing line,
in the neatest and most satisfactory manner,
and with the greatest expedition.
We have an extensive and varied assortment
Of all the latest STYLES of
JOB TYPE.
and are constantly adding to our stock. from
which we are prepared to print anything, from
svisiting card up to poster.
We guarantee satisfaction in every particular,
and assure all who may entrust their orders
with us that they will be e1scuted promptly.
s~oRDERs FROM THE COUNTRY will
receive special attention.
300 LBS JOHN LUCAS s. CO.'S. IN
OOO PERIAL FRENCH GREEN, in
oil, the best and most permanent Green Paint
in use for Window Blinds, SC, just received
and for sale in quantities to sg Mn 5E s. co
jyW Nos. 70 and l45 King street,
FULL LINE of CoLGATE's TOILET
n soAPsWs name IN R Ie5t Her
sery, Hotel, Century, Brown Bath, Palm, Ssyir
;5anitsiro assorted, &C.. SC, and for sale low BY
jos K w. AVERY. 226 King st.
TALES HONEY OF HoREHOUND anS
IL TAR, for Coughs, Colds. Influenza and al
sttoctions Of the Throat and Lungs. leading t
CONSUMPTION. For sale Oy
WAKEFIELD s. HALL,
jy2 Corner Prince and Fairfax Its.
1Q BAGS COFFEEs-Old Government
20 Java, Msricaibo, LsGsuyra ard Rio
received and for sale st low prices by
sug3 +. j. DAVIDSON, 147 King St.
UNCH TONGUE and HAM. in one poun'
~ packages, q delicious article for travellers
lor sale cheap by.
io6 r. W. AVERY, 226 King at.
a FRESH supply of Crosse = BLACKWELL
"A Chow Chow and Piccalilli; also one AM
by iie7l X. w. AVERY.
ERESH LEMONS, prime, just received b,
l. VII j. g. & Il. MlI.BURN:
MALL HAMS. choice just received BY
~ jyl6 j. z. & K. MILSURN.
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n% SEoLA REDwEIN.-FA1RFAx COURT
House, July 2, ls77.-Jamss B. Weaver, 1876
Market st., Philade!phia.-Desr Sir: 1 have
been subject to severe attacks Of headache which
last about three days. On Friday night, in the
beginning of one of these attacks, took wine
glassful of your "Seola Redwein." which in
short time relieved me, and kept me free from
it the other two days. I would advise persons
afflicted as I have been to give it trial. Yours,
A. A. CHAPMAN.
For sslo bv z. s. Lssdbester s. Bro. jV q
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EXCURSIONS, PICNICS, DC.
EXCURSION
Saint Mary's Sunday School,
TO MARSHALL HALL,
TUTE9D AUGUST 9TH. 1877.

TUESDAY. AUGUST 9TH, 1877.
Tn, steamer G. VANDERBILT will leave
Prince street wharf at 80 a. m. and l.3O p. M;
returning at shutdown.
A fine band of dancing music has been engaged.
Tickets. admitting gentleman and lady, 81;
gentleman 75c; lady &c., children under IA
years Of ago and servants 25c. Tickets can be
had at Creightons Drug Store and Wstermsn's
Clothing Store. aug 4-2t
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For sale by E. s. I.ssdbester s. Bro. [jN

1~ LooKl LooKI-We have had sent US
from large retailer in New York city quite
lot of LADIES BOOTS which are q little OIL t
of style. They will be sold at about one fourth
Of their cost. Ask for job lot at
18 WADDEY'S, "a King st.
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~ MILES RIDE ON TIE POTOMAC
w FOR
FIFTEEN CENTS.

FIFTEEN CENTS.
MOONLIGHT, MUSIC AND DANCING
EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY,,
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY.
The Potomac Ferry Steamer CITY OF ALI
EXANDRlA will leave her wharf foot Of King
street, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday evening, at O'Clock, returning at
II o'clock.
Owing to the immense success With which
these excursions nave met, tho managers have
concluded to run FOUR XCURSIONS per
week, thus giving all an opportunity TO have
pleasant SAIL on the Potomac without bong
crowded. Good order Is preserved. Refresh
ments served by a we'll known caterer at city
prices Tickets !imiteh and tho managers ro'
serve the right to refuse tho sale of tickets to
such persons AS they choose. " Is
HOl FOR PINEY POINT, FORT MON
Ill ROE NORFOLK, AND THE CAPES.
The splendid steamer JANE MOSELEY will
rosunie her SATURDAY NIGHT TRIPS to
the above points, commencing SATURDAY
EVENING, the 18th instant, at $50 o'clock !;
returning will arrive i'll Alexandris about 30
q. III. Monday. =,
Fsro-Rounl trip 10 riney Point 81; TO ell
other points ST. Call snd SECURE 8 ststoroom
for this delightful trip.
Good Caterer employed. Piano on board.
SAM'L. BACON, Pres't.
ieo1 F. A. REED. Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-06

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