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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24
Local Hreyiti4S.

LOCna hECSitAS'
The donations to the soup house to-day were
two half barrels of fish, by Mr.. Allen Harmon"
lot of cabbage by MIR. GiIhortzer, aud = lE q,
of potatoes and onions BY MIR. Samue! fo'
mao.
A marriage license was granted iD Washing
ton, Yesterday, to Elijah Cox snd LAURA Ransall
of Alexandria county.
The union prayer meeting wi II be held al
the Methodist Protestant Church tonight at
y clock.
The G.. & @. Canal is expected to be open
FIR hnsiness between the lsl and 10th OF March.
SPIRIT FowER.-As will be seen by an ad'
ver,j,encni elsewhere 10 TO day Gazette, Mr..
and Mrs. George Everett will give IN euter-
tainmcul at Sarepta Hall tomorrow night
ln speaking vi the entertainment, the Lybch-
burg Virginia. says: Mr.. Geo. Everett, the
celebrated ma;crlallzing medium, Will give an
exhibition ct his powers at tlocomhc ilall
Monday evening alr. Everett has been be-
tore the public for Two years, and has gwen
exhibitions ia various parts ul the county.
We have seen frequent menlon Ia our "X'
changes ri his wonderful pawera, but We kn0W
nothing CONCERNING him personally, aIu hcnce
await the result oi Monday night saancc be:
fore expressing CIR opinion. lie is an aVnwed
believer in tue doctrine Of spirilua!lsa, and re-
pudiates the idea that his psrIormanccs are
the mere tricks Of the magcsu. lie claims
direct spiritualstic agency in his achievements,
and challenges the closest scrutiny aud lnvestl-
patiop. This is something new for Lynchturg,
and will doubtless awaken considerable inter
est. While there will be few believers, there
are many WHO vii! wish to see the curious
thiags that are done in the name Of the spirits.
II the parrous Of Mr.. Everett witness one half
oil what he claims his powers will permit him
TO execute they will be amply repaid for the
price of admission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24

Mrs B1u!iEry WIS mar lied, in Wa>hingtou,
last uight, to MIR. levy, II australia. Among
the guests was MIR. Fred. May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24

You who lead sedentary lives-Printers,
Tailors, Shoemakers, &C.. will fnd great
relief for the constipation from which you so
often suffer, by taking Simmons Liver Regu-
Iator. 1t is simple, harmless, vegetable com-
pound, sure to relieve you, aud cau do no 10
iury
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24

DEATH OF AN OLD CrrIzEN.-Mr. jacob
Eo!tz, an old aud we'll known citizen ct this
,.ity died at his residence on south Lee street,
Inst p;pht lie was 90 years oil age aud leaves
widow and several grown children. lie was
i Justice Of the peace, aud for snmH years sexton
ri Christ church. His reuans were conveyed
10 Lancaster couaty, Pa. this mornlor' thai,
being his former home. Mr.. foi'z sustained
severe injuries 10y falling On an ICY pavement
4 short time ago, and has ncse! heeno since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24

To triAe with severe cough or cod Is GER
raiplv triApg with ones health. We advise oil
10 take DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup. % cents per
bottle: large size, 50 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24
FOR SALE OR RENT.

CITY HOTEL FOR RENT
# This property is situated VI tho 8: w. cor
Of Royal and Cameron streets, in Alexandria,
Va, fronting tho City Hall and Market build
inge. Possession given on the first day Of JAM
uarv next. Apply TO WIN. II. IRWIN, No.
1872 Primes ST., Alexandria, Va oct DIT
~ No. ~ s. WASHINGTON ST. FOR
Ms RENT Possession given October lst, 1876
Apply to GEO UHLER sop l5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24
Anew GOODS JUST RECEIVED.

Our sales at reduced prices hsl SO reduced
our stock that we have visited the market TO
roplenish, and again our stool: is we'll assorted,
and will DO sold cheap.
;sn12 H. c. SLAYMAkER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mr..
~ JULIAN T. BURKE is authorized to
sign our firm name 10 drafts and endorsements
of drafts, notes and checks for collection in tho
usual course of banking and brokerage bust
moss, snd wc do hereby consider all of his legal
on and after this date January 2, 1871
ian 2-1m BURKE u HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24
BOOT,S And SHOES.

rg7O TIE LADIES-Wc hnvo one Of tho
z largeS. stocks Of FINE BUTTON and
LACE BOOTS ever offered in this market, Of
superior quNllty, handsome in styles. whlcn will
be sod 81 u n.ll 1vHnG" On The cast 20 nINnG"
faclurc. Gall ana s"> 8. "ADDEF'H, "a Eing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24
NOTICE OF COPARTNERSHIP.

NJ OIlCE OF COTAHIN ENoalT.
Mr.. FRANK S. HARPER has this day pur-
chased Il half interest in my business, which
of &. J. FLEMING s. co. thank my Gus.
toners and the public generally for their past
patronage, and solicit O continuance Of the same
to the new firm. All persons indebted TO tho
old firm arc requested to call and settle,
ian LIN a. J. FLEMING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-01-24

J.BRoDEns J. LANNOE.
~ No. II King street,
Alexandria, Va.
GENEkAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,,
LIQUORS.
PROVISIONS,
SALE FISH,
and PRODUCE.
Also keep en- hand 4 general assortment Of
Cordage Tar Pitch, Nails Lime, Packing, Oils,
Lamps and Ship and Naval Storea.
Ali orders aud consgnments promptly attond-
cd to, and goods forwarded without delay 10 con-
ignecs on arrival.
Agents for Duponts GunpoWder
XXX Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents Coz tde Baltimore snd Potomac Trans-
ports.ion lin, NH l0-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1877.

The tenth annual exhibition of the
Baldwin Augusta Fair begins to-day
with fair prospects of being one of the
finest exhibitions of trotters and general
assortment of stock that has taken place
since its organization. Up to Saturday
evening the number of entries was
larger than it had been up to that time
on any previous occasion. The rain on
Monday prevented great many exhib-
itors from bringing in their stock and
various other articles usually exhibited
at Fairs. All the people of our city and
county should feel a deep interest in the
success of this enterprise, which is of
great importance to all the industrial,
mechanical and agricultural pursuits Of
the people of Augusta. Let one and all
feel it their individual duty to come and
bring with them their wives and chill
dren, whether they are exhibitors OF
not. This annual exhibition ought to
be made the great yearly festival OF the
county, at which the people should meet
en- m,asse for the purpose of becoming
acquainted with each other as well as
to see and observe what their fellow
countrymen are doing in the cause o.
progress and advancement. Let al
come, and then there will be no reason
to cry out that the Fair was failure
He who stays at home should lay thu
want of its success to his own door anC
not complain of result to which hi
has contributed by his failure to comply
with his obligations to the community
of which he is member.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
The Peabody Educational Fund.


NEW YORK, October 3.-The Board
Of Trustees of the Peabody Educational
Fund began its annual session at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel to-day. There
were present Robert G. Winthrop, of
Boston, president of the Board; Sam
uel Wetmore, treasurer; Rev. Barnas
Sears, of Staunton, Va, general agent;
Chief Justice Waite, Hon. w. M. Ev-
arts, Hon. Hamilton Fish Col. Theo-
dore Lyman, of Massachusetts, Hon.
William Aiken, of South Carolina !;
Hon. A. II. H. Stuart, of Virginia; G..
w. Riggs, of Washington, d. c.; Gen.
Richard Taylor, of Louisiana; and Sur
geon-General j. K. Barnes, United
States army.
An Introductory address was deliver
ed by Mr.. Winthrop. The eleventh re-
port was read by DR.. Sears, and the
statement of the treasurer was submit
ted. DR.. Sears, in his report, reviewed
the work of the last ten years, and com.
pared the present state of popular edu-
cation in the southern States with its
condition when the Board entered upon
the duties Of its trust. The aim of the
Board has been to aid the cause of edu-
cation in the South. The condition of
the schools and the nature of the school
system in each State is reviewed.
DISPOSITION OF THE FUND.
In Virginia the amount furnished
| from the Peabody fund for the past year
was $18,25O the amount granted to
North Carolina for the past year was
81 800; South Carolina, 400; Geor-
gia last year, $1,000; Florida last year,
$500. Alabama has received in ten
years SIS, 45O, Mississippi has been the
recipient of SIS, 57s from the fund; to
Louisiana $55, 578 has been given Texas
has received SIS, 900 from the fund, Ar
kansas $50, 900, Tennessee $191 $50, and
West Virginia $1O7,710
The New York Tribune says "a grace
full compliment was paid by the South
ern members of the Board of Trustees
of the Peabody Education Fund, in
nominating him to fill a vacansy, caused
by the death of Judge Jackson, of Geor-
gia. 1t is the custom of the Board to
have the southern trustees make selec-
ton to supply any vacancies occurring
in the membership from their section
| In accordance with this custom it was
supposed they would name southern
man, and it was pleasant surprise to
the northern members to hear from the
Hon. A. II. II. Stuart, of Virginia, that
President Hayes had been unanimously
chosen"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

THE COMING FAIRs-WHEN THEY
ARE TO COME OFF.-The Fair of the
Virginia State Agricultural Society will
commence on Tuesday, October 3Oth.
The Fair of the Lynchburg Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society will be
held on the 2Sd, oath, 25th, and 26th OF
October.
The Fair of the Tazewell County Agri-
cultural and Mechanical Society will
take place on the I'd, Sd, and 4th of No
vember.
The Fair of the Piedmont Agricultural
Society will commence on October 10th
and continue until the 10Th.
The Fair of the Roanoke and Tar
River Agricultural Society will take
place at Weldon, N. c., on the 23d, oath,
18th, and 18th of October.
The Loudoun Fair will commence on
Tuesday, October 10th, and continue
three days.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

REGULATING CANDIDATEs.-The
Lynchburg Nrginian very forcibly re-
marks that lit is passing strange how
men who declare themselves to be in
favor of repudiating the State debt and
say, like Brother Massey, that 1--WE don't
owe dollar of it," can ask honest men
for their suffrages. We know not how
others may regard it, but to US it looks
very much like perjury, for a member
of the Legislature to take the required
oath to support the Constitution of Vir-
ginia with a mental reservation to violate
it. Here is one of the provisions, as
mandatory and binding as any other,
which they swear to support: "The
General Assembly SHALL PROVIDE, by
law, sinking fund, to be applied solely
to the payment and extinguishment of
the principal of the State debt, which
sinking fund shall be continued until
the extinguishment of such State debt. :"
And again: 1.-THE General Assembly
shall provide by law for adjusting with
the State of West Virginia, the proper
ton of the public debt of Virginia, pro-
per to be borne by the State of Virginia
and West Virginia, and shall provide
that such sum as shall be received from
West Virginia shall be applied to the
payment of the public debt of the State. "
We hope that honest people who deal
Justly in all their private affairs, will
not be cajoled or deceived by the dema'
gogues who are seeking to ride into pow
er on this hobby of 'forcible readjust
ment," (which is another name for re.
pudiation,) and trying to make them
believe that the State cannot meet its
obligations, and that therefore she i:
justified in resorting to this remedy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
General ]. A. Walker.

This gentleman speaks for himself.
The Bristol NeaUs brings us the follow
ing statement authorized by General
Walker himself, who was present in
Bristol when it was prepared:
General Walker is in favor of any
adjustment honorable to the State and
acceptable to the creditors;
"Of any legal and constitutional pro-
ceedings to get rid of the coupon feature
of the funding bill;
"Of economy in the administration of
the State government, and of increasing
its revenues by resorts to new subjects
of taxation, and by rigid system of as
sessment of personal property which
will reach all the property of the State
alike.
"He is opposed to any increase of the
rate of taxation at present, and believes
none is necessary.
"When all other sources fail, and we
have left only choice between repu-
diation and increased taxation, then he
favors any increase of taxation which is
not greater than our ability to pay, not
to exceed twenty cs1 - e onthe dol
Certainly this shO(lld put stop to the
movement unfavorable to General Wal
ker.
The Richmond Qia62atch, in announc-
ing the preseNe ~ lker in
that city Saturd9 4@xtQG'
HE was called Ch&nke
Saturday by nufn1 ms, who
paid their respects, ana Sby several re-
porters, who desired to interview him.
views on the public debt were correctly
in tho orfiolo from tho ID nj
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

Y. J. P. Owens, formerly State Sen
ator of South Carolina, died in Balti-
more, on Wednesday. Among his eff
fects was a sealed package said to con-
tain 1000 in State securities, which
was taken charge of by the hotel clerk.
The relatives of the deceased made de.
mand on the clerk last evening for the
package, which demand was not COM
piled with, on the ground that the au.
thorities of South Carolina had tele
graphed instructions to hold the same
until an Investigation was had, it being
alleged that the securities belonged to
the State
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

Rev. DIR. E. T. Baird, late secretary
and business manager of the Presbyte
rian Board of Publication, returned tt
Richmond on last Thursday morning
and surrendered himself to the legal
authorities. He was bailed in the sur
of $1,000 for his appearance at the Hus
tings Court of Richmond on the 16tb
instant-Capt. Maxwell T. Clarke and
James Miller, Cashier of the Union
Bank, as sureties.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

Washington is preparing for the extra
session which is called on the 18th. AL
though the urgent necessity which was
supposed to exist at the time of the call
has been tided over, yet the session will
be held. And now we hope the shop
keepers and boarding-hou mans of
the Capital are satisfied.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

Gov. Wade Hampton makes jokes as
well as the President. At Nashville,
one day, Mr.. Hayes stood erect in the
carriage, bowling to the shouting throng
and steadying himself by hand placed
on Hampton's shoulder. In making a
gesture he removed his hand, and, the
horses starting at the same moment, he
was suddenly thrown down in the car
rage. "Mr. President" said Hampton,
quietly, eff you want to stand firm,
you must lean on the South" And
the President laughed.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
The New York Tribune says: ut

The New York Tribune says: ''It is
one thing to try to repudiate, and an
other thing to try to borrow money
The people of Virginia bid fair to succeed
in the first attempt, but they are already
finding out that success In this, means
failure in the other. The State Govern
ment cannot find bankers, even in its
own capital, who will advance it money.
There is time yet for the people of Vir-
pays, and, if no higher considerations
move them, perhaps that will be effec-
tive to save them from dishonor."
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
Tw1NsEs.-A correspondent of t

TwINsEs.-A correspondent of the
Richmond State says:
A young man sidled up to our group
and said in an indescribable tone: Ibid
you ever read Meekins' Twinses?"
Sir" said I. gravely, II kinnot read.
I'm a ignunt man."
"Well, sir" he replies, II got that
book, sir, and by lingo, day befo' yisti-
day, sir, my wife, sir, by lingo, sir, had
twins, sir, both boys, sir, by lingo and
all OWN to that fetched book, sir"
He was really very proud, so much so
that he couldn't keep in. We advised
him to buy no books in future that were
not medicated against twins.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

Rev. w. w. Duncan, brother of the
late DR.. James A. Duncan, has been
elected president of Randolph Macon
College. The newly elected president
Is about thirty-eight years old, and was
a student of the college which he has
just been elected to preside over. He
graduated at Wofford College. Rev. w.
w. Bennett was elected president of the
Board of Trustees, which place was
made vacant by the death of DR.. Dun
can.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
The Charlottesville Chronicle say

The Charlottesville Chronicle says
'Is it too late? Why does our leader
lay low and keep dark p Give us but
a standard to plant in every county o.
the State, in the hands OF men who are
not afraid to speak like Ex-Governor
Walker, and mighty host of true men
may yet be gathered together who will
make stand for the honor and credit Of
Virginia, and perchance save her from
the degradation with which she is threat
ened.O
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

If the Virginia Moffett register law is
oppressive, what is to be said of the new
Vermont liquor law? When married
man gets hard up in the latter State all
he has to do, in order to replenlsh his
wallet, is to get tight, fall out of wag-
on, and tell his wife to sue the man that
sold him the liquor.-Enquirer.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

The idea of selecting lawyer, as
such farmer, as such j; or mechanic,
as such, to make laws for the govern
ment Of the State, is about as absurd as
anything could possibly be. The wiser
rule, always, must be to select sensible,
Just men, who have achieved success in
any calling-men who will have the
wisdom and fairness to provide for the
common matchmaking Virgi,aian
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
ANDERSON SH1FFLErr,s RRoT,

ANDERSON SHIFFLETT'S BROTHER
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED.-A letter from
Harrisonburg to the Baltimore Sun, da-
ted 4th inst, says:
IA brother of Anderson Shiffiett.
hanged here the 25th of September, shot
himself accidentally on Monday last.
near Mt. Vernon Iron Works, in Au-
gusta county. He was hunting squir-
rels, when by accident his gun was dis
charged, the load passing through his
heart and killing him instantly. He
was about q years of age, and had a
family"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

There were IL persons killed and 40
wounded by the wrecking of an excur-
sion train, near Ph@nixville, Pa, on
t e 4th inst. The disaster was caused by
the washing out of the track.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

The anti-Walker soreheads did not
pat in their appearance at Charlottes.
vile last Thursday to readjust the tick
e., according to the Harrisonburg ap
lointment.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

The Steamer Massachusetts, went
& bore at midnight on last Thursday, S
n.iles east of Horton 3 Point, Long Island
sound. Her passengers were saved.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

Upwards of three hundred students
have matriculated already at the Univer-
sity. This indicates between 375 and
A. for the session.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

A German Colony was established
three years ago upon Sand Mountain, in
alabama. There are now six thousand
s,,uls in this colony.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

On last Saturday evening, w. F. Hord
teamster of Richmond, shot and
killed farmer named J. G. McCloud
who lived in Chesterfield about six miles
from Manchester. Cause-an old feud
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

Bishop Gibbons, of Richmond, hav-
ing been appointed coadjutor to the
Archbishop of Baltimore, with the
right of succession, becomes the Arch
bishop without any forther bull or ap-
pointment from the Pope. Hesucceeds
Archbishop Bayley, who died about a
week ago.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
III THE NATIONAL VALLEY BANK OF
STAUNTON, AT STAUNTON, IN THE STATE
OF VIRGINIA, at the close of business, or
October 1st 1877.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09
The President sums up his Southern
trip bv saving:

Nothing could be pleasanter than my
rently o% iS" eHtiem rs 1 5as
ness prostration and the agricultural in
terests of the South seems to have felt
the hard times less than the others, and
I believe that the era of good feeling be-
tween the North and South is entirely
permanent and that they are sincere in
their expression of community of in
terest. "-CoY. N. Y. Herald.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

ID e. WILSON extends to his friends and
L the public generally, a cordial invitation
to come and see him at the old Stand of Dinkle
oct9
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-10-09

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
IL THE AUGUSTA NATIONAL BANK OF
STANTON, at Staunton, in the State Of
Virginia, at the close of business, LIST October,
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22

E'OR RENT--TRHEE COTTAGES ON VAL
l. enee street corner Of Coliseum, on three
rate yards. and In No. / order. Apply ct No. 81
Camp street (up stairs). SEA If
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
CANCELLATION OF BOND.

STATE OF LOUISIANA, /
Executive Department.
Whereas JOSEPH DEMORUELLE of the city
OF New Orleans. has applied to me for the can.
collation. of a bond for the sum Of FIVE THOU.
SAND DOLLARS. subscribed by him, the said
Joseph Demoruelle as principal, with Victor
Demoruelle as security. dated on the twenty
eighth day Of November, 1874 and conditioned
for the faithful performance of the duties OF
said Joseph Demoruelle. as Constable for the
Third Justice Court for the parish Of Orleans.
Now. therefore. /. FRANCIS r. NICHOLS,
Governor of. the State of Louisiana, have
thought proper to issue this my proclamation,
in order to give notice to all persons herein in
terested to show cause, in writing. at the office
of the Secretary of State, in the city Of New Or
leans. within ninety days from and after the
last publication hereof, why said bond should
not be cancelled and annulled.
Witness my hand, authenticated with the seal
of the State of Louisiana. at the city of New Or
leans, this twenty day of August. In tie
year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred
and seventy-seven and of the one hundred and
second year of the independence of the United
States OF America.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
Governor Of the State OF Louisiana.
By the Governor:
OSCAR ARROYO,
Assistant Secretary Of State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-09-22
FURNISHED ROOMS.
,ARGE AND HANDSOMELY FURNISHED

apartments in one of the most elegant priynte
residences OF the city. Convenient to Canal
street and business localities.
Unexceptionable references exchanged.
Rooms with private table. if desired. Fami-
lies seeking n desirable location. can address
Box 3o1o. or inquire at the office Of the Demo-
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