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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07
K. G.. LEIGH, Secretary.

SECURITY INyEsTMENT.--JoHN II. CLAIBORNE,
HOS Main street, agent MUTUAL LIFE-IssU-
RANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, assets now over
$s2,0oO,OOO. This grand old company, with the
least ratio Of expense Of any company In the coun-
try, with solid investments producing interest more
than sufficient to meet all mortality claims-in q
word in perfected condition, demonstrating life in
surance under superior nanagement-now tenders
to the community SEVEN PER CENT, COMPOUND
INTEREST INVESTMENT, WITHOUT CHARGE FOR
THE GREAT INSURANCE BENEFIT WHILE INVEST
ING. The agent specially Invites conference, and
recommends the company as the most solvent fnan-
cial institution on the face Of the globe.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

On 'CHASGE.-Only one package OF to-
bacco was offered for sale at the Tobacco
Exchange yesterday. This was taken in at
$3.50.
Some sales Of loose tobacco were made at
the Shockoe and Patrons warehouses. The
prices OF tobacco continue quite low.
The fountain in the court fronting the
Tobacco Exchange was being repaired yes
terday. The water-ccnnectlons had gotten
out OF order.
Under the inspiring influence of Cover.
nor Kemper's message Virginia consols raj.
lied at the Stock Board yesterday. The
amount bid was So, but holders demanded
SO. There was corresponding advance In
other State securities, but no sales made.
Richmond city stocks are very stiff, lis
being demanded. There are none on the
market. Bond.owners are asking l20.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07
WEATHER REPORT.

1xp1cATIoNs FOR To-DAY.-For the Middle
states. rising barometer, diminishing north
erlv TO westerly winds. colder and clearer
or partly cloudy weather are probable, eX-
cent possibly occasional light SHOWS IN the
northern portions.
For the South Atlantic and East Gulf
States, rising barometer, diminishing north
westerly winds, colder and clear weather,
followed in the latter by falling barometer
and warmer southerly winds.
Fer the East Gulf States, falling barome-
ter. southeast TO southwest winds, and
warmer, clear or partly cloudy weather.
For Tennessee, the Ohio Valley, and
Lower Lake region, rising barometer,
diminishing west to north winds, colder,
partlv cloudy weather, and in the two last
sections light SHOWS, followed by falling
barometer, winds shifting to southWesteriy
and southeasteriy, clear or partly cloudy
weather, nnd in the two first sections rising
temperature.
Cautionary signals continue at Woods
Hole, Newport, New London, New Haven,
New York, Sandy Hook, Barncgat, Atlantic
City. Cape May, Cape Henry. Kitty Hawk,
Cape Hatteras, Cape Lookout, and Key
West.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

A NEW DININa-SALoOS.-The Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad Company has Just
completed and opened to the travelling pub
Ic a handsome diniug-saloon.. The dining
rooms adioin the offices OF that company on
Byrd street near Eighth. 1t is nicely fur
nished, the accommodations are ample, the
isre frst-class in every respect, and the
charges are reasonable. This Is now regular
BREAKFAST and supper-station, and but for
the enterprise OF this company the travel
both North and South would be seriously
,neonyenjenced. 1t is but another evidence
of the good management Of the desire to
please his patrons that has characterized
Colonel Shay since his accession TO the SUI
perinteadeney OF the road.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

THE FESTIVAL OF MUsIc.-The prepara-
tions for the above-named interesting event
are being actively pressed to completion,
and the occasion promises to be one OF rare
enjoyment to those who may attend.
The choruses are being rehearsed by
large number Of our very best singers, and
these, with the orchestral and solo perform
ances, will be OF the highest standard.
The sale OF reserved seats will begin next
Tuesday, and there will be choral rehear-
sal tonight.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

The MARRIAaE-LIcENs TRoUBLE.-Po-
lice-Justice White Yesterday sent on to the
grand Jury John B. Graves and Jehn E.
Maybusb, the latter for inducing the former
to commit perjury, and the former for
falsely swearing to the age Of Miss Hum
phreys in order to obtain marriage-cer-
tificate for her to marry Maybush.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

PERsoNAL.-Among the visitors to the
Tobacco Exchange yesterday were Daniel
Harris, Quincy, H.; s. F. Coleman, Cum
berIand; George W. Macon, James Rose,
r. a. Brown, Albemarle; e. 8. johnson,
j. A. Blanton, Amelia; Robert Taylor,
Lynchburg; John T. stoyali, Danyille;;
and r. NJ. Sherman, Greene county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

HUsTINGs Court, YEsrERDAY.-In this
court yesterday Mary Jane House, charged
with keeping house OF ill-fame, was ar
raigned for trial, pleaded guilty, was fined
five dollars, and sent to Jail for ten days.
The Court was engaged during the rest
of the day in hearing argument in the cases
OF persons summoned to show cause why
their licenses to sell liquor shall not be re-
yoked, &c. Judge Guigon reserved his
decisinn
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

WATER IN THE FIRST LEVEL OF TIE Ca
NAL.-The canal has been repaired between
Richmond and the first locks, and water
has been turned on. The basin Is now full
of water, and the manufactures that are
supplied with water from It are at again.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

SUIT ESTERED.-Attorney-G General Field
Yesterday instituted chancery suit In the
Circuit Court OF this city TO compel q pro-
per settlement Of the balance alleged 70 be
due the State In the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal case.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07
AUCTION SALES THIS nay,

~ On all aales Of Real EStdse made 0sttseaf.
The lst Of Jan,sary and last Of June tao fagssfsr
on ak safss made 5ettcsen the lst OF July and tass
or the year The tdres hacs to be paid 6D ls sssr.
[Thfs custom was adopted about hsteen years ago
by all the real estate agents In Richmond aud Il :
plies to Richmond and yicinity.l
JAS. MACDOUGALL,1 10 A. NJ. furniture. &c.
ROBERT B. LYME, p. n. trustees sale OF aest-
rable property on Jay and Bachansn streets, In
city and county.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07
rice, 25 cents p per box

BEAUTIFUL GOLD WATcHgs.--Some OF tie nlost
beautiful watches In the city at remarkable prices
For instance. beautiful Gold Watck at SEQ, and
$50, aud $40, and Stem winders at e50--very Su-
perb splendid time-keepers. Also, some Eiore mag
niacent a. 500 and &75 aud upwards. sc
C. GENSEf's, DIT Main street.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07
rFoR OTHER "LocAL" /" SEE FOURTH PAGE

THE GLENwooD RYE IS THE WHIsKEY referred
to below:
This certificate entities tae holder to receive from
the Virginia State Agricultural Society tho Grst
premium which was awarded at the Fair held In the
city of Richmond I'm November, 1877 for the BEST
and PUREsT DISTILLATION Of wHIsKEY, to ".
D. BLAIR Co., Richmond.
K. G.. LEIGH, Secretary.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

SAVE MONEY by having your printing 6ons a. me
DISPATCH PRINTING-HousE. Good work. low
prices and satisfaction guaranteed. ~.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT Judge
Robert W. Hughes presiding.-In re w.
Il. Jolly. Assignee ordered to sell chooses
in action. 3.
In re Edward Cox. Order for sale Of real
estate.
In re Charles Y. Morriss. E. NJ. Garnett
appointed assignee.
In re w. II. jolly. Rule against L. n.
Baugh to show cause why he should not be
declared q bankrupt, he being one OF the
firm OF Bhugh & jolly.
Inre G. W. Colgin and William N. Jack
son. Thomas N. Page appointed assignee.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

rs ELLYsoN q CO.. adyertlsin@ agents, ,nsert al.
yerssements in all OF the newspapers OF the United
s,ses At publishers rates. Orders LEFT at the Dis
patch countinS-room VIII receive premat stten-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

The WEEKLY DISPATCH, containing the
1ult text Of the MESA ges OF President Hayes
ana Governor Kemper. with the current
news OF the week. may be lad at our counter,
put up for mailing.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07
DoUBLEFUNDING.

DISCOVERY OF A FRAUD PRACTICED UPON
THE COMMONWEALTH SEVERAL YEARS
AGo-A TLING COMMUNICATION
FROM THE SECOND AUD1ToR-oLD BONDS
REFUNDED FRAUDULENTLY-A COMMIT
TEE OF INVESTIGATION ASKED FOB.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-07

THE WEATHER YESTERDAY was clear, cool,
and pleasant, with westerly winds.
THERMOMETER YESTERDAY: A. NJ, 4G ;
4. NJ, At; noon. "a; 2. NJ, 80; 6 p.
NJ. 40: midnight. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-17
nv Green & SViac.
GResl Estnto A gents anil Auctioneers.

Real Estate Agents AMI Auct0neers.
d1DMMISSIONEk'S SALE OF VALUA-
~ BE REAL ESThTE-Undcr authority
Of tho decree Of the CORPORATION Court OF Alox-
andria in the suit Of Gallagher ". Hodgkin, ad-
lninstrator, &c, passed ri the january term,
1877, tho subscriber will sell, 10 front Of the
Court House al Brcntsviic, Prince William
county, Virgins. on VI DAY, tho "a day Of
April, 1s17, ut II m. the following described
property, to wit: Two HUN DkED AND
FIFTYTWO ACRES OF LAND, near Dunn
fries SIX Lots in Dumfrics and THREE
HUNDRED AND ElGHTY-FOUR ACRES
OF LAND on Euil kuu-n!i III tho county Of
Prince William, Virginia.
Terms of SaIc-Unc third cash, ard tbs resi-
due in two equal instruments. payable annually
from thY day Of sale win interest on tho dofor-
red payments from the lay Of sale until paid
the deferred payments II bo secured by the
bonds O: the purchaser or pu "hasera, with good
security, and tn, tale - btr'.aln"i until all tho
payments are ri"l".
feb 7-cots :; q NEALE. Comm'r.
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r lST OF LETTERS remaining in the Alex
IL andra, Va, Postotlice February Il, 1871.
Persons calling for letters will say they al adj
vertised and give the date of the list .,
Ii not called for within thirty days they will be
sent to the dead letter office. in Washington
Butler, Mrs Flora Morgan, Mrs Evolna
Davis, Sarah Z Morgan. Miss Msttie
Freeman, Niles Piggot, John
GiImsrtn. Daniel Bryor, Mrs Martha
Harris, Miss Eliza Smith, Frank
Johnston, Mrs Martha Taylor, Mrs Bell
jackson, Mrs Vaughn, j
Lee, Edgar Walker, Miss Susan
kingsolving, Chas } Walker, Samuel
Mason, Mrs Sc Williams, Roseatta
Msson, Mrs N VD White, Mrs Elizabeth
Msston, Geo Whitehead, Jos
feb l7-lt w. N. BEkkLE1, Z. NJ.
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LOCAL NEWS.

r1rpcu SERVICES, &c., To.MoRks02W.-
c,n1Sr CuURCu Service at II a. m. anu u p ILL.,
0y T0i PATLs CuuRcn-Seryico at II g. 3, M My Uy
B;sbop Pinkney, and p. m oy rev. LIZ -''-
'0 Oh ,cr MISUNDERSTANDING service, Win se,.
- II O'Clock; afternoon service, %ltnous
non ~ at $50; preaching Che Moody ano
se.i Io' b~mns viii be used at this serTlce) al
sn S)i The pews in this church are tree;
~; - N M,Ry's CHURcu-Mass at and II a. M
f f;eJoS = PREspYrS CHURCH First CHURCH,
carvice in the morning and at nignl py NV
d.. Bullock: rurycu-Service
,,ornng and at night by. Rev. MI DinW t' 90
WErH. EpIs. CHURcH-Quarterly nootlns a.
Il 81 m. BY Bishop Ames, ana 10y y. ~, ~
Rav, Nv. O. Webb Quarterly love feast AZ ~ NJ u
Nrrg. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-Ser'lce ~ -
q N. and II D. m. by the pastor:
Vrrg. Prot. CHURCn-Serrlces "L IL d. ~. ;,
~ N and 7 80 .. m, by Messrs. Proctor ana
Dolan, Evangelists.
RApTIsT CHURCH-Servics in the morning
nd at night bv Rev. w. S. Penick. %
WTTApT MISSION CHAPEL-SerEiceS ~ o'oo
=. II. c;oo -. II M
r.: Rev. Mr.. Ficckenstein.
'YorSG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoClATloS'-
p-evar meeting in tho NJ. +. CHURCH HouIn a.
i ;, N Aims House at p p. m. Jal! At p. M
iIrion prayer meeting Thursday nisll IN 'he
n T. Church at "a o'clock.
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rrrlRyED HoME.-Capt. Nathan Corkrao
and the crew Of the schooner Richard Rhodes
heretofore reported as abandoned at sea while
N 4 VOYAGE from this port TO New \ ork, have
cached their homes ia llavre de Grace. The
Richard Rhodes left this port December ~,
aud encountered heavy gales alter leaving the
zines, losing masis and sails On January 1
,fa bark Xema was sighted and lay by the
.,honner until next day, when the gale abated,
and The crew Of tie schooner we're rescued,
their vessel being in siaking condition. The
Zema. Captain Foster, Of Pictou, Nova Scotia,
was from Charleston for Liverpool with cotton,
and the shipwrcckcd mariners were landed at
Liverpool January %, aud re'embarked next
'igy d. :he steamship indiana for Phlade-
-,h,s The schooner was fine vessel OF $50
tons, three years old. aud was owned by Rich,
,rl Rhodes, of Dorchester county, Md, and
Jap!. Corkrau. Captain Foster displayed great
courage in his humane efforts while resculag
Tic schoGner's crew.
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Wy r. a. Aerby. Auc1iOneer.

10y VIRTUE OF 4 DEED OF TRUST
10 from N. D. Ball 10 II. o. Clsughton, dated
January 18th, 1874 and of record in the Clerk
office of tho Corporation Court FIR tho city OF
Alexandria, liber No 3 psgo 4ji. shall. on
SATURDAY, tho l0tl day Of March, l5!7, at
10 clock a. NJ, sell By public auction. in the
Office of tho Virgins sentinel on Cameron ct,
Alexandria, Va, ono BOILER ENGINE and
FIXTURES, PRINTING PRESS NndTYPE.
Terms Of Ssle-Cash.
fob scots Ii. o. CLAUGHTON, Trustee.
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SrEeIAJ NOT dES.

Nss y CARD 10 al VIII" arc ,utfcrIng rOn.
the errors and indiscco:nns al youth, nervous
wosknoss, early decay, loss Of manhood, &C., |
will send recipe that will cura ycu, FREE OF
CHARGE. This great rou,sdy Was discovered
by missionary in South Anorics. Send Il
selfaddressed envelope to The Rev. JOSEPH 7.
INMAN, Station D, Bible House, New York
city. feb G-eo&wCm
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nsSD DIFFICULTY or OBTAINING PORT WINE

NSSDIFFICULTY OF OBTAINING PORT WINE
The difficulty OF obtaining pure Port Wine
for sickness is ono great cause why Physicians
refuse to prescribe it where they know it would
benefit their patients because they lesr thsL some
poisonous mixture will bo given them instead
of Port Wine, snd the injury be rrepArsb!e
Some California Wines are being terribly mixed
and sduierated with alcohol and water and
other ingredients to make them cheap, so as 10
bring greater profit from the sales. The most
excellent Port, said to be- the finest Wine in the
market, is made in Now Jerscy; from the Oporto
Grape, by Alfred Speer, and has become tho most
reliable Wine for Hospital and Communion
purposes. This Vino has been thoroughly ana
Used and is pronounced by chemists TO be the
purejui1e of the grape, and 10 contain the most
valuable medicinal properties. 1t is sold by
druggist who purchase direct from Mr.. Spears
Vineyards in New Jersey.-Even:nG Post.
The above Wine has become in great demand
in Now York for evening parties snd entertain
ments,
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~ Harrison e. G'NeaI, AuctiOneers.

icy Harrison e. G'NeaI, AuctiOneers.
PY VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
- from John G. Mottcr to l.. D. Harmon,
dated October 3lst, 1876, and Of record in tho
Clerks office Of the county Of Alexandria, I
shall on TU ESDAY, the 10Th day Of February,
1877, at ~ o'clock u. m, sell by public auction,
in front Of Harrison &, WNcal's auction room,
No. lG Royal street, Alexandria, Va, ONE
SORkEL HORSEand ONE SECOND HAND
CARRIAGE and HARNESS. Terms-Cash.
feb loft l.. D. HARMON, Trustee
10y VIRTUE OF a DISTRAINT WAR
- rant issued by 0. c. Whittlcsey, ESQ.,, JUS
tco Of tho Peace Of this city, in favor of Joseph
Broders against tho goods and chettos Of NJ. D.
Ball, will sell By public s.lo on MONDAY,
February 10th, 1917, at 10 o'clock Il. m, at the
Sentinel building. Cameron street, the following
property levied on by mo to satisfy tho said
warrant, viz:
Ono Steam Engine and Boiler,
One Printing Press.
Type Cases Forms. and Printing Material.
Four Composing Stones.
One Cabinet and contents.
Offico Furniture. De7ks, Chairs &c.
Terms Of Salo-Cssh. Il. 7. LUCAS,
feb Cts Sergeant Alexandria city.
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REAL ESTATE SALE.--F. a. kcrty, real
estate agent and auctlouecr, sold, today, the
lot of ground and halr burned tenement there
On, On The west side OF Ice street, near the
W. & .. depot belonging to Georgeanna Day,
20 the Alexandria Cooperative Building ASso-
clatun Tor SZI5.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

go FOR RENT-The three story BRICK
E DWELLING HOUSE, with fourteen
rooms. gas bath room, hot and cold water, No.
" Fairfax street, now occupied by Edgar Snow.
den, esq Posses, ION given February 22l. For
terms apply next door to
ian ll--W&Stf KATE IT. TAYLOR
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Tue WEATHER Yesterday evening, the
weather became considerably warmor, aud re-
msncd SO until about midnight WHEN the wlud
began to blow, aud continued until after day
light, attaining at times the strength of Il gale,
10 day the temperature has been quite cold
with considerable wlud The wires of the
Western Union Telegraph Company on Fayate
street were grounded by the wind last ulsht,
and telcpraphic Communications interrupted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-17

WEATHER PeoBABIL1TIEs.--W dr Depart
nent, ONCE ofhc Chief Signal Officer, Wash
ngton, d. g.. FeJr'y. II. lS7;1-lO:aO a. NJ: m,
ro1 tho Middle States r!slng barometer, n9bsu
yost winds and cooler, partly cloudy weather.
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COMMISSIONERS, SALE OF REL. Es

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL Es.
~ TATE.
Pursuant to de1re0 81 the Circuit Court for
the county of Fairfax in the suit Of Alexander
S. .G1igsby against Walter 5. Whaley, admins
TRAITOR OF 4. VI, Whalcy. decd, ct ST.. rendered
at It's November term, 1873, tho undersigned,
commissioners, will sell by public auction, at
Fairfax Court House. on the TWENTIETH
DAY OF MARCH, 1877, Court day, the follow
ing described real estate:
a TRACT OF LAND, containing Ill acres,
located on the south side Of the Wsrrenton turns
pike, on tho road leading from Centreville to
Fairfax Court House, with SMALL H.sS
DWELLING HOUSE. now occupied by .EgSsl
Thomas Murtaugh. Also LOT OF LAND,
located in the west end Of ConLreville, containing
30 acres, with q substantial STONE HOUSE
upon it. Also LOT containing 81 acres. stu
atod in tho village of Ccntreville; has GOOD
DWELLING HOUSE upon it, u spring of ex-
coiloAt water in the middle of the lot, regarded
as ono of the most valuable in the village, now
occupied by W. S. Whnloy.
Terms OF Sale-So much cash in hand as will
pay the costs and expenses Of sale and tho
amount duo and unpaid Oh said lots the bal
anco in one and two years: with interest from
the day Of sale the title to be retained and the
land lisblo to resale upon default in either Of
the deferred payments.
Sslo to take place between II and O clock.
THOMAS MOORE. S Homn n!
THOS r. LOVE, eon''' is
Wa n =
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GaS GREAT UpRoAR ABOUT CLOTHING.

Ba GREAT UpRoAR ABOUT CLOTHING
The largest stock OF Overcoats and Suits bought
at bankrupt sale to close Out. Good Overcosts
from s. 80 upwards, including the very best Of
imported Chinchills,, Beavers. Kerseys, sc.
Gents Cashmere Suits consisting Of Coat, Pants
and Vest at S4J0; ali wool Suits at St;.oo hnd
upwards, Including the dnost imported mate
rails: excellent Children'= Suits, years, Sl,25;
years sl.75; years S2.25; G years S2.75 and
upwards. They must be sold quick st
8. DEALHAM's,
does 50 King etreet.
BJTo THE LADIES. We have just received
q fine assortment of Gontlomon's, Boys and
Youths Fine Toilet Slippers, suitable for the
holidays, which will be sold at prices TO suit the
times. [dec CT WADDET, II King st.
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HOOKS, STATIUNEsY. &c.
New Books
FRESCII's. o. KING STREET.

FHENCT>S, 95 NHNG STREET..
a Pocket Dictionary Of the French and Eng
llsh Languages, by Leon Contsnseau; 81 90
Storm Driven, By Mary Hesley 81.
Hand Book and Guide to Florida. by Sidney
Lener, proillsely illustrated; 81.
A Ride to khiva Travels iE Central Asia, with
Maps and Appendix, by Fred Burnaby; 81
SELECTIONS from tho Writings of Lord Mscaulay
edited by Geo Otto Treveyan, NJ. P.i 81 60
Life in South Africa by Lady Barker 81.
Wesvers and Wet, by Miss Brsddon ; Csc.
Love in ldleno<s, by Ellen ". Olney; Soc
Anne Warwick. By Goorgoanns ri. Crsik; SOC.
Receiving NEW BOOKS daily.
fob II GEO +. FRENCH.
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CITY HOTEL FOR RENT.

sss This property is situated at S. w. cor.
Of Royal and Cameron streets, in Alcxsndris,
Va, fronting the City Hall and Market build
ings. Possession given on the first day of JAN
uHrv next. Apply TO VIM. II. IRWIN, No.
lS2 Prince st Alexandria, Va oct 4-tt
~ NO ~ S. WASHINGTON ST. FOR
E:i RENT. Possession given October lst, 1876
Apply to GEO. UHLER sep l5-tf
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WAsn!NGToN's BIRTHDAY. The iremen
having determined not to have any procession
"a the 22l OF February. this year, tho day will
pass, 10 this city, without other notice than q
parade and review by the cadet corps of st.
johns Academy. At night the Patrick Hen.
Is Society of the same institution will have a
celebration at Peabody Hall. the GRAFTON on the
life aud character Of Washington, to be de
vcred by Charles +. Stuart, esq, former
member Of the Society. The Grafton will DC
preceded by the reading Of Washington Fare
W., Address 10y George j.. BilZar.
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FOR SALE.
1852

k -
TIE STEAM FERRY BOAT VIRGINIA.
In pursuance of Al order OF the stockholders,
held Monday February 18th, We otter the
$tesmer VIRGINIA ut private sale as sho now
lies at tho foot Of Fayetee alley, together with
her franchises, sppurtensnces, boat. tackle, &c:
Sho is about GO tors capacity, draws ABOUT -
inches Of water. is in good condlton, ana ean
90 put in Immediate running order at very itilo
expense If not sold at private sale, sho Will DC
offered at auction on the boat on MARCH loth,
81 eleven 0 clock o. H.
Terms-Cssh, and deeds Of conveyance At the
expense Of the purchaser. b. WHEAT,
feb lI-eots Prest Ajax. & Md. Ferry 20.
NyOTICEI NOTICED
HARRIS BLACK SEAMLESS
HARRIS BLACK SEAM LESS
KID GLOVESi
KID GLOVES!
/ hsvo this day opened full line of the above
in two buttons, sll sizes, al
feb L. 9. Z. BERRI'S.
NEW DRY GOODS FOR FEBY. SALES.
~ February IL, 1871.
We are opening a great many Fancy and
Staple Goods for early sales, and invite our
trends and tho friends Of Others to call and ex-
amino our stock. Our line of Black Goods is
:ery complete. Another supply Of those Pure
Black Mohairs at soc. More Of those Black
French Cashmeres, oil wool, at unprecedented
low prices 4 tesutilul stock of new Calicoes.
D. F. BRASHEAR,
feb IL No. l09 King street, Ale1a., Va,