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7EyAsHINGTON s. OHIO RAILROA!
WINTER ARRANGEMENT,
beginning Ocrr. ID, 1877.

beginning Oct r. lJ 1910.
The MAIL TRAIN will leave Washington
81 10 a. m, and Alexandria at - q. m. daily,
except Sunday; pass Leesburg, gcng west,
ward at IL 20 a. M, and arrive at Round Hill
at II m. Leave Round Hill at 1890 ,. m; pas;
Leesburg, going eastward, at 10 p. M, and
arrive q! Alexandria at 1915 p. M, and al
Washington st $3.50 p. m.
The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will learo
Warrington ut 4 20 y. N. and AleYandria -
4 Is D. m. daily, except Sunday, and arrive st
Leesburg at 40 p. m. Leave Loesburg Is. i ~
8. H. and arrive At Alexandria at Is q. m. and
Washington ST. Is q n.
Gss- Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Ohio cars o. tho Baium ore
s. Potom &C Railroad station st0 lOs. m. and 40
pm, snd 90 through without change of ca ;:
Tho 9. Is e. H. trsn from Alexandris and ~
o. M train from Ro"nd Hill connect 1T Round
Hill with Harris Daily Line OF Coaches
for Snickersvillc, Berryville and Winchester;
also with Rcamor's Line Of Coaches, which IcaH"
Leesburg daily for Aldo and Middleburg.
Both trains, westward, make close connections,
1T Vienna, with SiGson's Line Of Stages for Fan.
fax Court House.
Communication tickets, 3 cts. per mile
ANIMAL tickets, $50.
Z. II. HhVENER,
oct l7-.f General Ticket Agent.
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All trains daily on main limo.


The EXPRESS SOUTH bound connects q:
Lynchburg for the West and Southwo,t. An!
at Danvllo for the South, South East and oou!a
West. =. ,
Tho MAIL south bound connects with Z. y
o. East and West, aad al LynchbuTg for thh
South and South West; at Manassas Tor StrA'
burg, except Sunday.
For 7WARRENTON ~ q IN. daily.
GORDONSVILLE LOCAL leaves Alexan,
dria 40 a. NJ, and arrives at Gordonsyille W
.. M daily, except Sunday. Leaves Gordons,
Vile AZ 8. m and arrives at Alexandra / J
D. m. daily, except Saturday and Sunday.
Passengers for MANASSAS LIN leave
Washington daily, except Sunday, at 10 a. n
and Alexandria S % a. m. Returning, leave
Strssburg % O. m and arrive at AlexandT'"
at 2 Is p. m.
North bound trains make close connections
with BALTIC. s. Ohio and Bait. u Potomac trains
to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, anl
10 all points North and Northwest.
The Express train has SLEEPING OAKS
through, without change. between Now York
and Lynchburg, and between Washington and
New Orleans
Through tickets to tho South and Wost.
s. SPENCER, Supt. Transpn::
| j. Nj. BROADUS, Il. r. "A. nov II
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EDUCATIONAL.

TLOCUTION AND THE FRENCH Lam
L GUAGE. .... ...
MIR. SIDDONS,
late of the Virginia and Washington aId Lee
Universities, will be happy to receive CONT iemen
and ladies, youths and adults, Wh2 may desre
compl etc instruction in HIGH ART READlNG
and CONVERSATIONAL FRENCH. Terms
very moderate. Address Al Fairfax ST. "A l e.
andria nov l9-tt
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FINANCIAL.
DURKE g. HERBERT

1x1H1SO1"3SI
Dealers in
GOLD, GOVERNMENT BONDS, LOCAL
STOCKS, AND ALL FIRST-CLASS
RAILROAD BONDS and other
good Investment securi-
ties, have for sale
ALEXANDRIA CITY and VlRGlN1A
COUPONS receivable for taxes.
ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION SIX
PER CENT BONDS.
Any information in regard 20 investment
cheerfully given. myH
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FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS

The new AMI commodious iron u
steamer JOHN W. THOMPSON, rsssalsasaszszsas
built especially for this route leaves the t com
P bAYY T THIJti lsY ana sATUKDAY, az
o'clock A. IN, and Alexandria at 7;SO Q; M;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY
FRIDAY and SUNDAY. at 6 o'clock p. M.
This company makos close connections ut Al
ezandsa With the W e. y NJ 60 o. i F! S b
received for all points, North and SOUTH
handled with care and forwarded with prompt
ness and dispatch.
For further information apply to
F, A. REED, Agent,
tionsl Metropolitan Bank, 18th street. opposite
the Treasury Department. Washington.
NH 10 SAMUEL BACON, President.
>s:>zs CLYDE's STEAM LINES WEEK.
PHILADELPHIA PHI, PROVIDENCE AMI
- BOSTON.
Steamers loago Alexandria EVERY TU ES
DAY and leave Philadelphia EVERY SAT.
URDAY, at II o'clock M. from Pier NO. l N
This limo &C nnects at Alexandria with tho q:
A. s. NJ. and W. s. o. T. Rs, and at Philsdel
phia with the now and popular Iron Line" TO
| Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care
fec of commissions.
10 charge for transfer in Philadelphia, an
10 wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston i
sixty-fvo hours. Through rates and throug
bills Of lading given. Insurance guaranteed q
| ioas tkan usual rates.
Agents:
= A. REED, Alexandria.
WIN. =. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia
GEO. =. HYDE, Georgetown, D. &.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
| jan 5-tf
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BOAR DI N q.

DOARDERS, with or without LODGlNG,
ID can be accommodated on reasonable terms
at ths N. Ii. corner OF Cameron and st. Asaph
etraata nov 19-2w
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FOR NEW YORK

The AL Steamships Il. 9. KNIGHT 81 ssss ssa
and JOHN GIBSON leave the COM skAssaa'
panys wharf Alexandria EVERY SATUR-
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
Al East River EVERY SATURDAY at four
O. o'clock p. N.
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of the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBl

This company offers unrivslled facilities for
the transportation of fraight and passengers,
snd will run their steamers regularly as follows:
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gTEAMERS.
NOTICE.

GPECIAL NUIIOE'
O, and sf.er THURSDAY, Nov'r. lst 1877,
,bs hosts If the Potomac Ferry Go. will run as
LEA LEAVE ALEXANDRIA at ! 80, 8 So, 10 III
and II 90 a. a., and Is, 2 80 4, 20 and 6 30 p m
LEAVE WASHINGTON atS H. Sto anu q
10 so q. NJ, and y Is, 2 ~. a aO' 900 anu
SIINDAY-First trip from Alexandria at
S6)n m. and Washington OF 8 80 o: 10.
GEORGE r. PHILLIPS, Manager. co
S. GEDNEY, Sup't. ocI -
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LEGAL NOTICES.
NOhMISSIONER S NOTICE.

In ho Corporation Court Of Alexandria city,
November term, 1877. J
Margaret Welman, j. Monroe Newton, in his
own right and as executor of 4. j.. Muir,
plaintiffs. against Elizs @. Adam, Jane Muir
Mccormick ard r. =. Lucas, guardian ad
Item Of jana Muir Mccormick, defendants.
In chencery. -
The Court doth order that this cause be refer
red to one Of the Master Commissioners CT this
Court, who shall Inquire into and report to tnls
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 tho executor
J. Monroe Newton and the said commissioner
shall also inquire and report whether or not the
said Z. L. Muir died indebted, and II so, TO
whom the amount and character Of such In.
debtedness, with the proofs thereof, and also as
to any other matters pertinent to the SUBJECT
and which may be requested by any, OF the par
ties ;nterc3teG in this cause; and the com.
missioner shall make due publication CT this
decree and of tho time and Place Of executing
the samo, which publication shall be equivalent
to personal service upon creditors and all part c'
interested thercin.-Ert. from decree Nor s. 1871.
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GROCERIES AND LIQUORS.

NOTICE.
have resumed my PORK PACKING bust.
with all kinds Ct CHOICE MEATS, al OF my
SAUSAGE MEAT,
SMOKED SAUSAGE,
MINCE MEAT,
SPARE RIBS,
CHINE PIECES,
JOWLS,
HOGS HEADS,
SHOULDERS,
BREAST PIECES,
HEAD CHEESE and
PURE LEAF LARD, put up expressly Tor
family use in small packages, together Win !, q
GOOD and choice lot of FAMILY GROCERIES
and PROVISIONS of all kinds. We have just
received LOT CT choice MACkEREL Nos. ], z
and 5, in bbls, half bbls and kits.
SAM'L. J. REED,
nov9 No. IA S. Fairfax st Alexandria
T BRODERS s. CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR,
SALT AND FISH.
A full line OF celebrated pure, old Whlskeys,
Brandies, Gin Rum, &C.. Massey Co.'s Phlla-
d.lphia and Clagetts Baltimore A]es, and Berg
ner s. Eugers Lager Beer. in casks or bottles,
Agents fer James S. WEIGH Best, Harn II }
Flour James 8. Kirk s. Cos. Standard soaps
Dupont s. Co.'S. Sporting and Blasting Gun'
powder, and Baltimore end Potomac kiVel
| Steamers.
Orders promptly attended 70, and eonslsn
ments solicited No. III hlng street,
| 81 &C a 1nYa00ria Va
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FOR NORFOLK.

The elegant, nov and substantial . -
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKE k2zaa -
leaves the company's wharf Washington, AT-
DAY. at three O. clock r. M, and Alexandria at
80 D. M; returning, leaves Norfolk EVERY
TUESDAY, THU SsDAY and SATURDAY,
at o'clock p. m. This line CONNECTS, at Nor
folk with the ships OF the Merchants' and Nj;
ners Transportation Company for boSton ana
route to those cities and their connections
throu bout New England. Fare to Norfolk Sd i;
round trip SIS. Tickets good until used.
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TOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

Z -
Or and after Monday, February e. .GsS.s
ST.. the steamer MATTANO, Capt.
VIM. il. Byles will be run as follows: Leave
alexandria EVERY MONDAY and THURS
DAY, from King street wharf, at 80 o'clock
=. m, for Landin gs on the Potomac as far down
as Nomini. Leave Nomini EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING., at oclocS'
for Washington, arriving early the same even
ing. Freight received daily.
fab 70 J. BRODERS s. CO., Agents.
INLAND s. SEABOAHD CoASTlNd co'
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RAILROADS..

187 7iIy,rS sssAR rolls 1877
TO TIE ! N NJ Ell y VEST EST : s9TTHwEs2.
DOUBLE TRACE,
SHEE HhA SA1fSc sFFf Ra3PM TeFEzS2
November IL, 1877.
Trains leave Washington from depot OF BAL.
TIMORE 8 POTOMAC RAILROAD, CO..
ner Of Sixth and B streets, as follows:
and 1.4O g. m. daily, with Palace Cars Linn.
tied Express of Pullman Parlor Cars 9.20a
m, daily. except Sunday. For Philadelphia
and New York 1.3O pm. daily, except Sur
dsv; for Philadelphia 5.25 p. m. daily:
For Ptsburg sndthe West TO- 10 a an daly}w;';
with Palace Car to Chicago:
For Canandaigua and the North, 7.4O n.
daily, excep: Saturday, with Palace Gar I"
Watkins. For Watkins, 1910 a. m. daily,
'Aeep' 01 Li0CAL TRAINS.
For Alexandria 6, 7, 8, 9.10, 10 and II a m, a.:
l, 40, s, 600 and pm. On sunday az %"
a. M, and and I p. NJ.
Trains leave Alexardrs for Washington, {, :,
$40, $40, 10 and IL a. IA, l, 3, 4.N, o. an1
On Sunday at s. 10 and 10 a. M, and 6 p. M.
THROUGH TRAIN FOR THE SOUTH, viz
Ouantico and Richmond, will losve Alexhn'
dria at 3 10 q. m. daily, and 100 p. m. daily.
except Sunday
Tickets and information can be procured :;
principsl railrOnd stations and ticket otl"is
Snuthesst l. 2. FARMER,
Gem. Passenger Agan'.
FRANK THOMSON
| General Manager. nov -
VIZ o., VIRG. MIDLAND Z &. s: X I.
w. JOHN s. BARBOUR. Rocever
| On and sfter Sunday, NoV'r. II, 1877. PAS
| senper Trains will run rs follows:
| South Bound. Express. Mai acc"m1"
Wsshington...le 2 SO am. 8 10 a M. % f,n'
| Alexsndris 32o o4O ~
| Gordonsvile... 7Q3 II 40 pm. al -
| Charlottesville. SEQ | gu e;onnI -
Lynchburg lar 10 35 5o0 EiGnm"
Dsnyille ..... 229 pm. &Hunt-
| Dnndee - 235 ington
| North Bound Express. Mall Account;
Dundee .........le l 90 NJ. Connee
Danvllle.. .".. 50 y - 20
| Lynchburg ...... Is A g. m. EM.
Charlottesville. 70 " l.. 80 pm. m Tn
Gordonsville..... 10 '" 2Oo :, ~ ~ a. H.
| Alexandris ...arll II w ngi 6O2 . - ,
Wsshin gton. go. IL gu m 80 ! ~
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DxUGs, CHENECAE4S, DC.
Established A7S1.
EDw' D. s. LEADBEATER. THOS LEADBEATEh.
T.. E.EADBEATE7s G. IsHsB.,
Nos 5 and 8. Fairfax ST.,
DEALERS IN
PURE DRUGS ard MEDICINE5: CD y MI
GALS, PAINTS, OILS, PROPRlETA-
RY MEDICINES, GARDEN SEEDS,
SPICES, AGRICULTURAL
CHEMICALS, FINE TO1-
LET GOODS, SC, sc.
Proprietors Of Anodyne Poctoral, Lubricat'ng
II;niment, Essence Jamaica Ginger AM Cough
Syrup, and Agents for Ayers Medicines, Aver
ill's Chemical Paints, &c.
Every effort will be made to MAINTAIN tho high
reputation of our old establishment. doc ID
sAMuyr II JANNEY MAHLoN II. JANNEY.
A. A. WAKEFIELD. C. J. W. SUMMERS.
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.
EADY FOR w I N T Z Z.
HENRY BRENGLE,

KING STREET,
Announces a new enterprise. He has arranged
his cspaeious and comfortable pa.lors for scrv-
ing delicious
.. OYSTERS IN ALL STYLES
during the winter to ladies and gentlemen IN o
manner as acceptable as he serves Ice Cream
during the summer He i1sures
PLEASANT ROOMS AND FRESH OYS-
TERS,
the pick Of tho market, FRIED, STEWED,
ROASTED, BROILED. ESCOLLoPED and
RAW, at tho lowest rstos
~ Ice Cream, Water Ices, Soda Water
Cakes, Pies, Fruit, Confectionery and TONIC
BEER, of my own manufacture, always on
hand. FROZEN CUSTARD made to order.
@Orders promptly attended to and families
supplied. Get lS-eott
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~ GORGE 4. HILL & cos.

GEORGE 4. HILL 6 CO.'S.
CAREFUL MANUFACTURES.
OUR NEW GOODS.
ALMOND-Fancy Nut Favored.
COCOANUT-RichF Fine Drop Top Coated.
PRESIDENT-Ice Drop, bright flavor.
PRIN CESS-Iced Sheet soft oblong.
SEASIDE-For light summer luncheon.
BISMARCK German Biscuit, Csraway favor
SARATOGA-Crimp edge, Mace flavor.
These fancy goods are furnished the trade IN
assorted or straight packages, attractiVoly put
up for retail They are no: Kept IN stock sd NO
fresh and in high flavor. We respectfully solicit
an examination of these goods; ~
GEORGE K. HILL & CO,
mvlo Alexandria, Va.
r. W. AVERY
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY 9R0Ch-
RIES. WINE LIQUORS, &C., &c,
ZIG King st., cor AIRED,
sops ALEXANDRIA, VA.
49, Kew pRiCESl
The subscriber respectfully announces that
~ 80 '' no. ~ KING STREET,
and is prepared to offer full and carefully So
looted stock of
'o0' FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
at prices which cannot fail to please. Goods
delivered promptly to all parts Of tho city and
satisfaction guaranteed in every particular. An
'n9 mv 5stf u S'''N S' F. j. DAVIDSON.
G4HoEeH hebUhNES s SON.
Denlers in
| CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GKOCh'
RIRU, WINES AND LItlUOitS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BRO W e
| STO UT.
| Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HEhEl
and MACKEHEL.
NOS. iG6 AND l1G KING STREET.
washington Hall Buildins,i
Alexandria, We.
| Orders promptly filed. ah Il.
~ VIM. RAMSAY,
WEOLE.jALE AND FAMILY GROCER
| --aND-
| TEA DEALER.
S. E.. cor. KING IND ST dShPH SIS
| noy22-tf Alexandria, Va
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS


DRICRS REDUCED.
am now putting up SETS OF TEETH AT
GREATLY REDUCED RATES.
Full sets from $40 to SIS.
Partial sets in proportion.
Satisfaction guaranteed. w
Where sets are to be put in no charge will be
mado for extracting.
aug loft No 81 N. Wash. ST., Alexa., Va.
u. O. CLAUGHToN. CHARLES 4. STUART.
vLAUGHTON & STUART,
ATTORNEYS AND COUNsELLORS AT
LAW,
NO Is SOUTH Fairfax STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Practice in the Courts of Alexandria, and the
adjoining counties, AID in the Supreme Courtot
Appeals Of Virginia, sep 70
r q l. N o L I 9 T.
DR. d. y. RUST.
Has removed his ouico 70 the
NORTHEAST CORNER OF PRINCE AND
WASHINGTON STREETS.
doc M-tf
a CARD.-Circumstanc rendering it de-.
] Il sirable that should locate in Baltimore, l
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria TO DIR. d. N. RUST. He has been
| or so many years associated with mo as to necd
no introduction or endorsement, his skill ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
bong we'll known. / cordially commend hlI ia
| to tho favor of my friends and patients, rs we'll
worthy Of the position to which no succeeds, and
| bespeak for him the practice with which, tor go
WIZ ''''' '' JAMES B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria, W., mar loft
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ENOR RENT-Thc STORE ROOM on the
T. northeast corner Of King and Union streets
the best location in tho city for grocery and
liquor store Apply At this office. ap 1871
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ROUSE FURNISHING GOODS.
ID. j. MILLER & 60.

DEALERsI IN
CHINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE.
G5 King street, Alexandria,
Respectfully call tho attention OF the trade to
their largo and splendid selection of
CHINA, GLASSWARE, &c,
whith they offer for sale at tho
LOWEST RATES.
They also have in store q largo assortment OF
LAMPS OF ALL KINDS,
including all tho latest patents and designs.
A call is solicited Orders from the country
promptly filed. nov %
\ GREAT CONVENIENCE.
Save your time, labor and money by calling at
Mrs. 9. X. SNIDER'S
VARIETY STORE,
81 door from S. e. cor. King and Fairfax sts.,
To make your purchases IN
USEFURNZSHING GOODS.
She has in store and is constantly receiving large
quantities Of China and Queensware, Glass, lin,
Wood and Willow Ware, Brushes of al kinds,
busters. Brooms, Rope, Backing, Lanterns,
Lamps and Lamp Goods, all kinds OF llluml-
mating Oils and Toys in great variety. NH 81
DONALD MCLEAN. GEO. UHLER
Mt CLEAN s. UHLER,
I'VE Successors to A. II. Mott Sc Bro.,)
DEALERS IN
DISTINGUISHING GOODS, CUTLERY,
PLATED, PLANISHED, STAMPED.
JAPANED. TIN, WOOD
AND WILLOW
WARES,
(vfevery doscription)
N. B.-All orders from the country promptly
filed. &p2ly
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A. A. WAKEFIELD. G. ]. W. SUMMERS
JANNEY 81 GO.

NOTICE-Hsving purchased the stock and
~ good will Of the DRUG SIO kE formerly
occupied by Mr.. G. B. Grigg, at the northwest
corner of King and Royal streets. we have tho
roughly reftted and renovated the same, and
everything pertaining to tho DRUG BUSI::
NESS, and propose to carry it on as branch Of
our establishment at No. las King street. The
branch store will be under the charge of Mr. G.
J. ". 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 night
Night bell at the King street door.
oct 9-tf JANNE4 g 20.
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DURANG'S REMEDY FOR RHEUM A.
- TISM, Lodille's Headache Specific. Sim
mons Liver Regulator, Hepatine Globe Flower
Syrup, Anti Bilious Compound and Leadbcat-
ef's Lubricsting Liniment, tho popular remedies
of the day, for sale by
nov II f. s. EEADBEATER s. BRO.
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South Bound. Express. MAI. ace'maN
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FOK SALE Or RENT.

NOR RENT-Tic HOUSE and STORE No
Il SO North Fairfax st Apply at No. klng
street IocG-M WSStfl 4. e. BOWMAN.
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WY o., VIRG. MIDLAND & q. s: X Z.
w. JOHN S. BARBOUR, Receiver.
On and sfter Sunday, NoV'r. IL. 1877. Pas
sepger Trains will run rs follows:
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-06-09

EXTINCT SEA.-The recent railroad
surveys in San Diego and San Bernardo
no counties have established some curl
Gus facts about the Colorado Desert.
The lowest point surveyed is 27S feet be
low the level of the sea. and the lowest
point on the line of the Southern Pacific
Railroad is 255 fact. From a point near
Indian Wells, for sixty miles east toward
Yuma, the whole road lies below sea lev
el. An old ocean beach, clearly distin.
guishable, extends all around the edge of
this immense basin, at level some ff.
teen feet lower than that OF the sen. I'm.
mense beds Of salt have been found, in
some cases two feet thick. Analysis
shows this salt to be almost pure chloride
OF sodium.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-06-09

GROWING CROPS. The State Law
requiring Assessors to assess growing
crops is coming in for pretty rough
handling by the press of the lower
counties. And we think i: deserves it
too. There is neither wisdom nor JUS
tice in such law. AS well might the
yield of mining claim be taxed on its
prospective "cleSn up" as to assess a
field of wheat or other grain the yield
of which can only be r matter of con
lecture. Without doubt the law will be
repealed ut the next session OF the Leg
islature as it should be. California
farmers have a pretty rough row to hoe
this year, without having to pay on
their prospects.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-06-09

AN ILLINOIS ZEPHYR.-The town OF
Mount Carmel in Illinois, place of 81
600 inhabitants, was struck by terrible
tornado on Monday evening. The Court
House an I three churches were destroyed, +,
and more than one hundred business
houses o. residences either destroyed or
damaged. The damage to property is
over $500, 900, and between twenty and
thirty persons we're killed by the falling
ruins. At Mattoon, the residence of
Willis Wslkup WAS thrown into the
str eet and turned bottom side up.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-06-09

TIE Visnlis Delta speaks of the dis
covery of number of human skeletons
of extraordinary size on the islands of
Tulsre lake and scattered over the bottom
II The lake, where they are distinctly
seen through the pellucid water. A
measurement OF one Of the bare skulls
oAceeded in size any of the heads of the
present population of that region. A
number Of mortars and pes.les. some of
them much worn, have been discovered
"n the islands, and they abound with
pelicsns and o,her birds of very rare
SPECIES.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1877-06-09

CLOSING THE MINT.-An item in our
exchanges gives information that the
United States Mint at San Francisco,
closed on the first day of June. Usually
that institution closes on the first day OF
July, remaining closed one month. for
some purpose in its economy of which we
are not informed. The closing of the
Mint this year one month earlier than
usual, looks like move in the interest
of thu San Francisco Assay offices, though
it may not be. The shipments of dust
for coinage are generally heavier in
July than any other month, this year
owing to the shoItness of the mining
season the main claims will be cleaned
up earlier than usual, and June will
take ths place ofJuly. While the Mint
is closed the dust sent down from which
returns are wanted ut once, has to be
assayed by private parties. and this sub
stitution Of June for July has nm ugly
look. The month for closing the Mint
should be in the fall Of the year when
the receipts of dust are lightest.