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~ GEORGE r. HILL s. CO.'S.

GORGE r. HILL s CO.'S.
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES.
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOND-Fancy Nut Favored.
CoCOANUT-Rich Elmo Drop Top Coated.
PRESIDENT-lced Drop, bright flavor.
PRIN CESS-Iced Sheet, soft oblong.
SEASIDE-For light summer luncheon.
TOU RIST-Sweet Hard Biscuit, figured top
BISMARCK-G German Biscuit Caraway favor
SARATOGA-Crimp edge, Mace flavor.
These fancy goods are furnished the trade IN
assorted or straight packages, attractivcy put
up for retail. They ara not kept in stock. No
tin cans used, consequently they arc always
fresh and in high flavor. We respectfully solicit
an examination Of these goods.
myl9 Alexandria, W.,
+. W. AVERY
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCh
RES, WINE LIQUORS., &C., &c,
22G King ST., cor. Aired,
sens ALEXANDRIA, VA.
NJ EW STOREl
NEW PR1CESl
Tic subscriber respectfully Announces thst
D' nSS 'AA 10 III if7 K1rG STREET,
and is prepared to ofor full and carefully 60
lected stock of
~ FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
st prices which cannot fail to please. Goods
delivered promptly to all parts Of the city. and
satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. An
inspection Of stock solicited
~ Stf T.. J. DAVIDSON.
OEORGE hcBURNEY s. son,
Dealers III
CHOlCE FAMILY AND FANCY GNoCE'
MES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BRO Il
STOUT
Also, GA@TERN and POTOMAC HEkEI
and MACKEREL.
MS. Res AND i70 KING STREET,
washington HILL Ruild;ng.i
Alexandria, Va.
U7io7s promptly filed. NH 3ItE
- VIM. RAMSAY,
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LEGAL NOTICES.

WASHINGTON, CINCINNATI AND
" ST LOUIS RAILROAD.
To all whom it may concern: Take notice,
that at the January term 1875 Of the County
Court for tho county CT Alexandria, State Of Vir-
ginia, motion will be made in open Court for
the appointment Of commissioners to ascertain q
Just compensation to the owners of land upon
the route of the Washington, Cincinnati and
st. Louis Railroad within the said county, for
by the said company for its purposes.
T. s. BORST,
dec l3-w4w Pres't. w., G. s. ST. Louis Il. 4.
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A&tauoria 6azttte
THURSDAY EVENING, deer. 27.
Lines on Sir David Brewster.

Lines on Sir David Brewster.
By his DAUGHTER.
Under the storm
Under the storm
Lift, ye. gently the aged form,
Bear him tenderly down the starr,
Garry him out to tho wlntry air,
Let him into the shelter 80
Of the plumy pomp of the conquered f'e'
Under the calm |
Under the calm !
Bear him along with the victor's palm.
Borrow glow from the purple doll.
And a glean from tho river he loved so we'll.
Let the bells ring out with q birthday chino
For soul new born from the throcs of time.
Under the snow
Under the snow
Into tho damps and the dews below.
Lsy him down with his long.lovcd dead.
Weep. if ye will DER his silver head.
We have not an honor to reach him now
We have not love that can touch his brow.
Under the sun
Under the sun
Joyl for the saved one whose race Is runl
Joy for the gift Of the doubtless trust
That shall parry many doubter's thrust.
.Iovl f1r The saint with his fair white stole
OfChrist's finished work in the glorious goal.
Under the skies
Under the skies
Where the hosts of heaven in glory rise
They shine on the couch where the sage is laid
To his first nights sleep in the clustered shade.
Doth he walk 'astonled" their land or Hghtl
Hath he found hest for his spirits might?
Hath no lifted beacon in space unknown
Hath no solved the hues Of the prism d throne?
We see not!
We sec not
But this we know
BE hath bowed his head with its honors low.
Not mine Not mine
Is his whisper meet,
As he casts his crown ct his Saviour's feet
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RAILROADS.

1877 GREAT 1S19
PENNSYLVANIA ROUTE m
TO THE NORTH, WEST s. SOUTHW EST
DOUBLE TRACK,
STEEL RAILS, SPLENDID SCENERY
MAGNIFICENT EQUIPMENT
November II, 1877.
Trsns esye WashRgtGn from dgpStn Of Bah
ner of Sixth and B streets. as follows:
For Phils. New York and the East $50 p. IN.
and 40 p. M. daily, with Palace Cars. lam
tied Express of Pullman Parlor Cars a.2,>
ID. daily, except Sunday. For PhiladslpEi
and Now York 100 pm daily, except Sur
', day; for Philadelphia 5.25 p; m. daily:
For Pittsburg and the WestlO 10 a. IN. daily. WIZ;
Parlor Cars 10 Pittsbu-g; 100 y. m. le:v
with Palace Car to Chicago.
For Csnandsigus and tho North, 40 p IL.
daily, except Saturday, with Palace Ca. to
Watkins. For Watkins, 1910 a. m daily,
local TRAINS.
For Alexandria g. 7, 8, 9.l0, 10 and il an, ana
l, 42O, s, 600 and pm. On Sunday at 80
a. M, and ! and p. n.
Trains leave Alexardria for Washington, &, :,
$40, 9.l0 10 and Il q. Ia, l, 3, 40 g. and !
p. m.
On Sunday at S. 10 and 10 q. M, and 6 p. m.
THROUGH TRAIN FOR THE SOUTH, via
Qusntico and Richmond, will leave Aloxan-
dria at 5. 10 a. m. daily, and 100 p. m. daily,
except Sunday.
Tickets and information can be procured at
principal railroad stations and ticket offices
Southeast. l.. P. FARMER,
Gen'i. Passenger Agent.
FRANK THOMSON
General Manager. nov Il
VIZ o., VIKG. hIrDLAMn @ g. s. r X.
W. JOHN s. BARBOUR. Keceiver.
On and after Sunday, Nov'r. ii, 1877, Pas.
coy vii
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COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.

In the Corporation Court of Alexandria city,
August term, 1874.
Cazenove s. Co. 7
vs.. In chsncery.
Johnson's admir-. ct ais.
The Court doth recommit this cause to Com
missioner A. w. Chiffon to ascertain and report
the amounts now due on the debts secured by
deed from James Fossett and wife to B. II. Ber-
~, dated the 9Th day Of October. 1860, and also
all other liens upon the real estate conveyed in
aaid deco, land publication in some newspaper
published in the city Of Alexandria for four
weeks shall be equivalent to personal service of
notice.-LExt from decree, Aug. ii, 1874.
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Commissioners Office,

COmmlsslOneFs UMce,
Alexandrs, Virginia. Nov. 70 1871
To the creditors of e. l.. Muir, deceased. the
parties to said suit and all others concerned
IN the foregoing decree.
You are hereby notified that have appointed
WEDN ESDAY, the 81 day of January. 1878,
dris, Virginia, for receiving proofs of debts or
demands against the said E. l.. Muir, or his es.
tate. and to execute the inquiries directed TO be
made by the foregoing Decree q. which time
and place you are required to attend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner in
Chsncery of the said Court, the day and year
first aforesaid. A. w. Chiffon,
nov N-w4w Commissioner in Chancery.
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STEAMERS,
CPECIAL NOTICE.
VjSOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

UHOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.
On and after Monday, February 26, III =
ST, the steamer MATTANO, Cap. skz&
VIM. II. Byles, will BIO run as follows: Leave
Alexandria EVERY MONDAY and TIL URS-
DAY, from King street wharf, at 80 o'clock
as a: Nomin LesTe Nomini EVERY - TUES GiSH
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, at 6 O'Clock,
for Washington, arriving early the same even
ing. Freight received daily.
feb Is j, BRODERS Sc CO., Agents.
INLAND & SEABOAHD COASTING co.
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COMMISSIONER S NOTICE.

In he Corporation Court Of Alexandria city,
November term, 1877. J
Margaret Welman, j. Monroe Newton, in his
own right and as executor OF 4. L. Muir,
plaintiffs. against Eliza G. Adam, Jane Muir
Mccormick and K. T. Lucas, guardian ad
Item of Jane Muir Mccormick, defendants.
In chsncery.
The Court doth order that this cause be refer
red to one of tho Master Commissioners of this
Court, who shall inquire into and report to this
Court the amount, character and value of the
personal estate left by the said E. l.. Muir, and
also state and settle the account of the executor,
J. Monroe Newton; and the said commissioner
shall also inquire and report whether or not the
said E. L. Muir died indebted, and II 80, to
whom, tho amount and character of such in
debtedness, with the proofs thereof, and also as
to any othor matters pertinent to the subject
and which may be requested by any of the par
ties into1 esteG in this csuse; and the COM
missioner shall mako due publication CT thil
decree and of tho time and Place of executing
the same, which publication shall be equivalent
to personal service upon creditors and all parties
Interested therein -Ert. from decree Nou S, 1877.
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asoUsE FURNISHING GOODS

ROUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
e. j. MILLER e CO.,
DEALERsIN
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE,
G5 King street, Alexandria,
Respectfully call the attention Of the trade to
their large snd splendid selection of
CHINA, GLASS WARE, &c,
which they Offer for sale ct tho
LOWEST RATES.
They also have in store largo assortment Of
LAMPS OF ALL KINDS,
including all the lutcs! patents and designs.
A call is solicited Orders from the country
promptly filed. nov %
DONALD MCLEAN. GEO UHLER.
MCLEAN s. UHLEE,
I'VE (;5ucccssors TO A. IL. Mott & Bro.,)
DEALERS N
uOUSEFURNISHIN GOODS, CUTLERY
PLATED, PLANISHED, STAMPED.
JAPANED, TIN, WOOD
AND WILLOW
WARES,
ofovory descripton.l
lO7 King sLroet, Alexandra, Va.
N. Ball orders from tho country promptly
filled. ap 2-ly
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FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant new and substantial .Sss
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKE EzassslfzEsss q
leaves the compsnys wharf, Washington, EV-
cry MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRI
DAY, at three CLOCK p. H., and Alexandra at
$50 p. M; returning, leaves Norfolk EVERY
TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY,
at o'clock p. m. This line connects at Nor.
folk with the ships Of tho Merchants and Mi
nors Transportation Company for Boston and
route to those cities and their connections
throughout New England. Fare to Norfolk 81 !;
round trip Sc. Tickets good until used
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WINES AND LIQUORS.
HenrVEng s Lager Beer

Bottled for Family Use and Shpping.}
The attention Of the public is respectfully ca.
cd to very superior article Of LAGER 81
WEISS BEER, brewod FROM the best Malt 81
Hops, with the greatest care for its purity, 81
put up in tho most convenient style with pate
shoppers.
lnvalids or delicate persons will derive mgc:
benefit from its uso. Order; left 81 LOUIS A.
pich's restaurant will receive prompt sttentc-
Country merchants and dealers supplied 5
lowest rates. Delivered TO any part Of the city
HENRY ENGLEHARDT,
my5 West End Brewery.
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HARDWARE AND CUTLERY.

HARDWARE AND CUTLERY:
B. E. PEAL IKE,
DEALER1N
Doors, Sash, Blinds, Hardware,
Paints, Oils, Leads Cement, Lumber, Lime,
Calcned Plaster. Slate Nantes.
Hearths &C., &c,
CORNER KING AND PITT STREETS,
decl7-tf Alexandria, We.
JNo. W. pEAKE. B. W. MALLS.
PEAKE e MALLS,
DEALERsIN
DOORS. SASH, BLINDS. HARDWARE,
PAINTS. OILS, LEADS. CEMENT,
LINE, CALClNED PLASTER,
SLATE MANTLES,
HEAkTHS, SC.
NO. 1871 KING STREET,
oct 10 ALEXANDRIA, VA.
VOHN r. CREIGHTON & SON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARD WARE, CUTLERY, HORSE SHOES
Iron, Plough Castings, N ail Rods, Axle
Grease, Wagor Materials, House
keepers Goods, Sc, Sc
NO. IS KING STREET, COKNER ROYAL
mh6 Alexandria, Virgins.
PROFESSIONAL ARDS.
fDElUFS REDUCED.
l Am now putting up SETS OF TEETH AT
GREATLY REDUCED KATES
Full sets from $40 to SIS.
| Partial sets in proportion.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Where sofa arc to be put in no charge will 10
~ tx. FAWCETr, Dentist,
| aug loft No. 9! N. Wssh. ST.. Alexa, W..
y. o. cLAUGHToN. CHARLES L. STUART.
| rLAUGHrON s STUART,
ATTOKNEYS AND COUNSELLOKS Al
LAW,
No, % SOUTH FAIRFAX STREET,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Practice in the Courts of Alexandria, and the
| adjoining counties, aud in the Supreme Court Of
Appeals of Virginia. sop Is
YEN a T. OF CO.
DIR. ID. n. RUST,
| Has removed his Office to the
NORTH EAST CORNER OF PRINCE AM
WASHINGTON STkEET$
doc 1t-ti
4 CARD-Circumstsn rendering it de
| Il siraDe that should locate in Baltimore,
hsvo transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE il
Alexandria to DIR. d. N RUST. He has beer
or SO many years associatad with mo as to nec
! no introduction or endorsement his skill, abilit,
and reputation for honesty and high inLegrit
being we'll known. l cordially commend hlr
to tho favor Of my friends and patients. IS wei
worthy Of tho position to which ho succeeds, an
bespeek for him the practice with which, for +
long, I have been favored.
JAMES g. uODGklN.
Alexandria, ", mar loft
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VIRGINIA-At Rules held in the Clerk
Y Office Of the Corporation Court Of the city
of Alexandria, on the 9Th day Of Nov r., 1877.
The Alexandria Water Company J In ch'y.
VS.. and In
John Aril and William A. duncan. junction
Memo. The object of this suit is to compel the
defendants TO surrender to the plaintiff for can
collation. certificate of ten shares Of the stock of
The Alexandria Water Company, issued to VIM.
A. Duncan. and assigned by hum to John > ri
now lying in ths Clerks Office Of the L : 1Hr,
cult Court for the Eastern District - V;rcin;s
at Aexandria. and the defends- = s on eseh 81
sheIl, their and his attorr ,a ~ "a arontS ore
hereby restrained FROM " ntbdgswine said certiii
order of this Co.. custody until inc 1ur19sl
Inc plaintiff .rt-boDd having poem gwen lo5
as the law ii the penalty of $5OO-condlt'oned
The Direct with approved security.
ant defendant, John Aril, not having
~ .sred his appearance and given security &C.
cording to tho act of Assembly and tho rules o.
this Court, and it appearing Dy alhuaVi
that no is not resident OF this state, II
10 ordered that the said defendant appear mere
within ono month after due publication OF tn!
order, and do what is necessary to protect nj
interest in this suit; and that copy OF TINS or
der be forthwith inserted in tho Alexandra "a
zetto. a newspaper published in the city OF Alex
dria. once week for four successive weeks, an(
posted at tho front door Of tho Court House
this city. A copy, test; 1,n u..
9 r Raach a. dec l0-w4w
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VIZ A. JOHNSON,
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER s. COMMISSION MERCHANT,
AND
DEALER I'm ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS.
Also Agent for Arlington Brewery and Laf-
land & Rands Powder Co..
Consignmonts of Grain, Flour and all kinds
of Country Produce solicited. Liberal advances
made on consignments in store.
oct s n. E. cor. Cam. and Royal sts
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The now AMI ccnmodious iron s;;;;e~as
steamer JOHN w. THOMPSON. sasAass sskkafzE
pany's wharf, Washington, EVERY TUES
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, at
o'clock g. m, and Alexandria at 7.30 o. M;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY and SUNDAY. at o'clock p. IN.
This company ~ Ak close eGnnsctj0ps At A.
Co. end with the ". d O. r. Il. Co. Freight
received for all points, North and South,
handled with care and forwarded with prompt
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply tc
+. A. REED, Agent,
Janney's wharf,
or at the Office of the com pany, under tho Ma.
tional Metropolitan Bank, 10Th street, opposite
the Treasury Department. Washington.
nah 10 SAMUEL BACON, President.
Pisa, OLYDES STEAM LINES WEEK.
sSaA&A& LY To
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steam ers leaye Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY and leave Philadelphia EVERY SAT-
URDAY, at II o clock m. from Pier N o. N.
Wharves.
This line &C nnects at Alexandra with the O.,
A. & III. and w. & o. K. Rs, snG at Phiadel-
phia with the now and popular Iron Limo" for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care.
free of commissions.
No charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-fve hours. Through rates and through
bills of ladng given. Insurance guaranteed at
less than usual rates.
Agents:
=. A. REED, Alexandria,
WIN. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
GEO. y. HYDE, Geor getown, D. g.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
jan 8-tt
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OTICE-Having purchased the stock and
~ good will of the DRUG STOkE formerly
occupied by Mr.. G. B. Grigg, at the northwest
corner Of King and Royal streets, we have tho
roughly re6tted and renovated the same, and
supplied it with FIRST CLASS STOCK OF
everything pertaining to tho DRUG BUS1-
NESS and propose to carry it on as branch of
our establishment at No l45 King street. Tho
branch store will be under tho charge Of Mr. G..
j. w. SUMMERS, whom we have associated
with US in business, and who will be prepared TO
compound Physicians Prescriptions, or dis
pense medicines at any hour Of the day or light.
Night bell at tho King street door
oct 9-tf JANNEY g CO.
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&, zs=2s,r,nEEs AND LIQUORS.

No1->A
have resumed my PORK PACKING busl-
ne:s, snd will be prepared TO 1urnsh lalle'llos
with all kinds CT CHOICE MEATS, all or my
own manufacture, viz
SAUSAGE MEAT,
SMOKED SAUSAGE,
MINCE MEAT,
SPARE RIBS,
CHINE PIECES,
JOWLS,
HOGS HEADS,
HAMS,
SHOULDERS,
BREAST PIECES,
HEAD CHEESE and
PURE LEAF LARD. put up expressly tor
family use in small packages, together with
good and choice lot OF FAMILY GRCCER!ES
and PROVISIONS of all kinds. We have just
received lot Of choice MACKEREL, Nos. !, z
and 3, in bbls, half bbls and kits.
SAM'L. j. REED,
nov9 No. II S. Fairfax st Alexandria.
r. BkoDERs & co.
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR,
SALT AND FISH.
A full line of celebrated pure, old Whiskeys,
Brandies, Gin. Rum, &C.. Massey & Co.'s Phia-
delphia and Clagetts Baltimore A]es, and Berg
rer s. Eugel's Lager Beer in casks or bottles,
Agents for James S. WEIGH Best Family
Flour James s. Kirk s. Cos Standard Soaps,
Dupont s. Cos. Sporting and Blasting Gun
| powder, end Baltimore End Potomac River
| Steamers.
Orders promptly attended, 10, and conslgn-
| monts solicited. No. II hlng street,
| oct Diff Alexandria, Va.
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of thtI-
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

This company offers unrivslled facilities for
the transportation of frsight and passengers,
and will run their steamers regularly ~ follows:
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Hr1l M =" Vnp ~

nnl, HI wv VnpE
!fAe AL Stoa mships E. 9. KNIGHT .-s1s.ss
and JOHN GIBSON leave the COM &aaaass
psnys wharf Alexandria EVERY SATU r.
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
al East River, EVERY SATU RDAI at four
O'Clock p. m.
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Commissioners Office,

Alexandria, Va, Door. 6, 1877.
TO all persons whose debts are secured by deed
from James Fossett and wife to B. II. Berry,
dated the Sth day Of October, 1850. and re.
corded in liber U, No. 3. folio 494, land re-
cords of Alexandria; also sll others holding
liens against the real estate conveyed in said
deed and also the parties to this cause, and
all other persons concerned in the foregoing
decree.
You are hereby notified that have appointed
SATURDAY, the 9Th day of January, 1878. at
my office, in the Market Building, Alexandria,
Virginia, for ascertaining and reporting Ia 9
amounts now due on the debts secured by deed
from James Fossett and wife to B. II. Berry,
dated the 9Th day Of October, 1860. and for as
certaining and reporting all other liens upon the
real estate conveyed in said deed, as ordered by
the said decree, at which time and place you
are required to attend.
Given under my hand, as Commissioner in
Chancery Of the said Court this 9Th day of De-
eember. 1871. A. w. Chiffon.
dec 7-w4w Comm'r. in Chsncery.
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Es- If YOU WANT A PAIR OF EASY
FITTING SHOES, that will surround
those painful corns or bunions and make
you think thorc is something in this world
besides trials, troubles vexations, pains,
msery and tribulations, come and lot US ut
you in pair of understandings that will
produce tho happy effect
WADDEY'S, ITO King st.
VASES for decoration, new patterns, reed
Y this day
nov 80 E.J. MILLER s. co
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VIZ O., VIRG. hIIDLAMn g. q. s. r 4,
W. JOHN s. BARBOUR. Receiver.
On and after Sunday, Nov'r. IL, 1877, Pas.
senger Trains will run rs follows
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uyAsHINGTON & OHIO RAILROAD

N RROADIJS. CT. "A. nov II
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-02-02

fsE5 fsEsgWfag
IL Jonas
Messrs. Ayeock. Bridger. Breard. Bowden
Ieonhnrd, Newsofi. q Shakespeare, stagg. Steel
smart. Kidgley, yoUfhies and Young Of clai
borBe- 10.
The following members voted for the Hon
Randall L. Gibson:
Speaker Bush and Messrs. Aldiee Barrett
nal, fitspatriok, Fin OF Orleans. Kennedy. Kel.
| ly q, Orleans, Kidd. Lamare. Kernoehan. Role
and Sef--1s. greg 81. s= ill.,
Tho following members voted for the Hon. r.
O. WicklifYe: .0 E.s'a '.."....
Porter. Peralta Ryland. Spiller. Wood Wilde
Williams and Young OF East Baton hougs- H.
The following members voted for the Hon. W.
b. Egan; e N.....s ..ra..s..... ....
Messrs rarloss Duke. Gaskins. Jonas.
Means. McGehee. Pitts. Taylor and Washburne
%.
The following members voted for the Hon. W.
A. Robertson: ...
Messrs. Barrow. Gilleppie. Kelly Of VIM.
Nunez, Richardson. Billieu. Sellers and Tte-
mOulet~B
Total vote. 81 necessary to achoco. a.
No one candidate havingsreeeived majority
Of all the votes cast. the presiding officer do
clared that there had been no election and the
Senate. on the motion Of Senator Perkins, with"
drew to its chamber.
ArTEn JOINT SESSION
The business Of the House was resumed.
SENATE BILL.
Senate b'l No 49, AN act tn regulate and tx
the fees and compensation of tax collectors for
tho collection OF all taxes throughout the State
and for tho listing of property for taxation in
ali the parishes in the State except the parish Of
Orleans."
s.was taken up. under the unlavorable report Of
the Committee Of the House on Ways and
Means. and on TIE motion Of Mr.. Leeds was
laid on tho table subject to cal.
House bills Nos. ID. 80. 80. "a and 40 were taken
up on their second reading under the unfavor-
able report of the Committee on Ways and
Means. and on the motion of Mr.. Young. Of
Claiborne. they were severally laid on tho table.
subject to call.
House Bill No. 81. the revenue bill was taken
up and made tho special order Of the day for
Monday February &. ut o'clock p. IN.
House Bill No IS, relative to clerical force and
salaries, was taken up and made he special
order Of the day for Saturday. February 3. at
o'clock .. m.
On motion Of Mr.. Wilde. the House adjourned.
PETER J. IRRELEVANT.
Chief Clerk.
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COMMITTEES be instructed to examfne the various
acts OF the Legislature relating to the Bayou st.
John. in tn parish Of Orleans, and to report IL
The fees charged by the lesseeB cannot be re-
duced. 4
On motion Of Mr.. Richardson, the rules were
suspended and tho resolution WAS adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Eustis, the Senate ad-
jrurned until Thursday. February /, 1877. at II
o'clock.
JOHN CLEdG,
Secretary of the Genates
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OFFICIAL.
PARISH OF ST. TAMMANY.

COMPLIED and eanvassed returns Of an cleo
ion for. Clerk OF Court. Recorder. tarish
Judge, Sheriff. Coroner. Justices Of the PEACE.
CUrstables and pile JUROR. in d for
the parish OF 1T. Tammany. State Of Louisi-
ana, held on the seventh day bf TNovsm-
Der. A. u. 1916 under writ Of election,
pursuant t., tue provisions of act No. l. entitled
An act to repeal ectious two. three and TWEEN
tv six OF On act entitled An act to reeuIate the
freedom and purity Of elections: 10 prescribe
tho mode Of making returns thereof; to provide
for the election Of returning officers and de-
fning tn ir powers aud duties. TO prescribe the
mode Of entering on the rolls OF the Senate a. d
House of Representatives. and to enforce ar
tcle one hundred dad three Ut the const tuition,
approved November 30. 1879. to constitute u
boar to canvass and ma returns IF the votes
cast ut the recent elect n. and to authorize con-
It SITS for office In certain cases" to w.t.