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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-27
KILOGRAMS TO TALLAHASSEE.

TELEGRAPH OPERATOR BRUSH GIVES EVIDENCE
AS TO MESSAGES FROM THE DEMOCRATS AND
RgPUBIICANs-cHANDLE CALL FOR BIS
MARCK.
WASHINGTON JAM 90, 1877.
The Committee on the Powers, Privileges and Duties
Of the House IN counting tho electoral to-day ex
amined Charles II. Brush, who telegraph opera
tor at Tallahassee from tho Sth the 18th Of Novem
Der. He was asked whether he reno mbered teIe-
grams sent by any person in Tallahassee T. Chand
Ter and his responses, and he replied In the Affirmative,
but no had copies Of them. Ore Of them from Gov
ernor Stoarns to 4. Chandler, said IN substance:R
Bismarck should be ~ or near Tallahassee imme-
daiey.
This was sent before the troops arrived there: 2.
Chandler telcsraphed Governor Searns that he had
seen me President and the Secretary OF War, and
troops would DO sent
at Lake City on the 25th OF November asking Mr..
Chandler questions about attacking the returnsf A.
remember one asking on what grounds they should
proceed; my impression is that it was sent by Gov
ernor Stearns to Mr. Chandler; despatch was subse-
quenliy received rom Mr.. Chandler IN which the
think, another word, evidence" but am not sure
In answer to Mr.. Lawrence the witness said he did
not see the original OF the dispatches but heard their
contents as they passed over the wres lie did not
pretend to give The exact words of the te,egrams.
q Did you speak any body of tho contents of the
teegrnmsY a. l decline to answer, on the ground
that TO do SO might tend 10 crminate me, Is u
penal offence by the law OF Florida to divuge the
Did you communicate with any persons outside of
Florida while you were outside OF FIoridaY A. com.
municated only with members oil the committee: mot
win any other persons.
The witness stated that no voted for Drcw and Til
den
Mr.. Tucker facetiousy remarked, "Thst does not
crminate HIM"
Mr.. Fleld-It might subject him to court martial
though, II troops wero there
q. Was there aespatch from Mr. Hewitt In these
words:-.You must spare no exertions or expense
securing the vote OF Florida for Tilden"S A. have
no knowledge OF such despatch. remember, how
ever despatch, nut do not know from whom say
ing:-"Every cndeavor be made to secure certj-
fed copies OF rcturns" 1t seemed that was from
some member OF tho National Democratic Committee
10 parties In Florida
q. Was there a despatch saying money would be
furnished? A. do not recoliect that any telegram
was sent about money beng carry the State for
Ti!den.
q. Was there any despatch received saying :-"we
must have Florida, South Carolina and Louisiana nv
far means or otherwlsc"? A. To my recollection no
such despatch Was received from either party.
After further interrogation the committee adjourned
until tomorrow.
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SOUTH CAROLINA.
JUDICIAL DECISION IN FAVOR or THE HAYES
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SERVED UPON CHAM
BERLAIN's STATE TREASURER AND COMP
rRoLLER GENERAL.
by TELEGRAPH TO THE HrRArD1


BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
COLUMBIA, Jan. 26, 1877.
Tho electoral OF this State is at last secure be-
You'd all doubt tor Hayes and Wheeler II was so
ascerained by The State Board OF Canvassers then by
Mr.. Sayler's committee Of tho House. and now the
State Supreme Court has finally disposed of It, though
on technical grounds Associate Justice Willard Jus.
tice Wright (coIored) concurrng, this morning flied
decision Tho case OF The State cx rel Barker and
others, democratic candidates Tor electors. against
Bowen and Others republican candidates tor electors
dsmssing the proceeding by quo warranto brought
10 test tho legality OF the vote cast Tor Hayes and
Wheeler, and which sought Dust tho republican
electors from their Offices derived from the action of
the State Board OF Canvasscrs The only answer to
the proceedings by the republicans electors OF
plea 10 the jurisdiction of the Court The Court has
hal the case under atvisencut Tor some time and
have decided adversely the democratic electors
on the ground OF want of jurisdiction In the Court
the proceeding not having been brought In the pame
OF the United states, winch Is the real sovereign from
whom the electors derive their franchises
TnE DECISION CRITICISED.
The reasoning OF this ruling criticised by some OF
the democrats but tho decision Is ably written and
indicates that the Court IL determined be guided in
It's conclusions BY deductions from tho well settled
principles OF law rather than by any OF
political expediency.
LEGAL INJUNCTION AGAINST STATE OyFICEHs
An action was instituted to-day against the rcpub-
lcan State Treasurer. Cardozo, and the Comptroller
General Dunn, respectively, 10 restrain them from
drawing any warrants or paying out funds IRON the
state Treasury, under tho Appro prtation bill passed
by the Maekcy House at It's late II is claimed
that the bill and all collections OF taxes or payments
made under II illegal, upon the ground that tho
body which pretended TO originate aud pass n was
not the legal House OF Representatives, Tue action is
brought in the name Of the taxpayers Of South Caro-
lima, by T.. j. Maxwell, as their attorney and this
morning a preliminary injunction was served upon
Cardozo and Dunn, issued by Judge Mackey. forbid.
ding thcm from collecting or paying out any taxes
under that Appropriation bill.
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THE MASSON HOMICIDE.

Further testimony was taken yesterday In Newark
at the trial OF George Steckert tor the alleged murder
OF Jacob Mason, showing that the badly
assaulted before he used his knife Philip Mason, a
brother OF tho deceased, and who also cut and
slashed badly, testified that he assaulted Steclert In
the street after his brother stabbed and then got
cut himself Seckert saying "Go away from mo- or
I'll stab you, too" Police Sergeant Meadrum, who
was IN charge OF the station when Steckert was
locked up testified that Steckert badly cut.
hat he appeared to DO sober when brought IN and
SAID, eyes, done all tho stabbing; wouldn't you
done tho same " you'd been attackedf" Detective r.
L. Smith, VINO took Steckert before Mason to have
him identified, testified that Mason said Stcckcrt
stabbed him. Upon motion OF counsel for tho de-
fence. the evidence tor the State being all in an adj
jourument had Tho defence will open to-day.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS,

United States District Judge Robert W. Hughes OF
Virginia; Lieutenant Governor Horatio G. Knight OF
Massachusetts; ex-Congressmnn c. T. Hulburd, OF ST.
Lawrence county, New York, and Colonel II. S. Nc
Comb. OF Delaware, are at the Fifth Avenue. John
Mccullough, the tragcdian, is the sturtevant Pro-
fcssors g. W. Mead and II. Thayer, OF Andovcp
Theological Seminary are Mt the Everett. Theodors
N. VAIL Superintendent of tho Railway Mail Service
Is at the St James Professor Nathan Sheppard, of
Chicago, Is mt the ST. Denis. Don NJ. Dickinson. OF
Detroit, and Dr. l. d. johnson. OF tho Egyptian Army,
are at tho St Nicholas. Miss Rose Eyingc Is at thu
Coleman. Captain K Anfrye, OF the French Legation
at Washington Is as tho Brunswick.
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LOUISIANA.

GENERAL AuGUR's ORDERS FROM WASHINGTON
NEw ORLEANS, Jan. 26. 1871
Representations having been made the President
that In the parish Of Natchochcs d. Picrson, CON-
missoned District Judge by Governor Nichols, took
possession Of the court room January 20 and sus-
pended all tho republican officials OF the parish and
also that In Ouachta parish officials holding Nicholls'
commissions took possession OF their respective Offices
January H. the Secretary OF War tclegraphs General
Augur that the President has heard both sides and
thinks the Ouacha case not violation OF the status
quo, but that the Natchtoches is orders him
to restore the status existed there January l6
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BROOkLYN'S RESERVOIR.

The reservoir suit was resumed yesterday before the
referee Tho report OF the Board OF Water and Sew
eraec Commissioners for 1869 was offered In evidence
to show that there lack OF waicr at that time
Judge Lott refused to admit the document because OF
its immaterality. Edward I. Backhouse Chairman
OF the Committee OF Fifty, testified that the sub
committee appointed to investigate the reservoir
tract consisted OF Mcssrs. Riggs Wheatly and John
They expelled from committed
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-27
FATAL SNOW SLIDE.

LARAMIE CirY. wy. T., Jan. 20, 1877.
Three men were verwhelmed and carried down the
mountain near the Centennial mine, yesterday, by
snow slide Ono OF them, Thomas Hodgson, OF Hol-
land, Mich, killed. The other two Captain Kelly
and George II. Davis. escaped with slight injuries The
avalanche was SGT In moton by tho discharge OF
blast IN prospecting hole
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KILLED By AN OIL EXPLOSION.

CLsysLAyD, ohio, Jan. &c, 1877.
". W. Christian anu William Howell were both in
stany killed to-day by the bursting OF agitator at
the Standard on Companys refinery.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-27
JERSEYS ROAD SCHEME.

Tho Board Of Canvasscrs OF Hudson county, New
Jersey, met yesterday at the Court House In Jersey
City and canvasscd the votes on the Road Board
question last Tuesday The number OF votes cast for
inc road scbome was \l9s, against ~ e,l41 majority
against l,etA
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-27
A GRAND JURY'S PROGRESS.

Dr. May, father OF Mr. Frederick May, and Mr.. James
Kearny Warren, of West Twenty-thrd street. were
summoned before the Grand Jury yesterday and qucs-
toned each for period of minutes in relation 10
an alleged duel Mother OF the gentlemen seemed TO
possess any knowledge OF the matter and they were
accordingly allowed to depart.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-27
FEDERAL OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
RHODE ISLAND LEGISLATION TO SECURE ruR
PURITY OF THE BALLOT
lDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD

tDY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.
NswpohT, r. l.. Jan. 26 1871
Ex-Congrcssman William 7. Sheffield, OF this city.
one OF the abest lawyers in the State, created quite
sensation to-day IN the House of Representatives by
introducing bill entitled, IAN act Tor the relief of
officers OF the United States and prevent their in.
reference with State elections The oil provides
that no person holding any Office under the constitu.
uon or government Of the United states shall in any
way attempt TO influence the no n, nation or
eecton OF any officer TO be elected by voters OF tho
state ID which such federal officer resides other than
ny castbg OF The vote such federal officer for th,
cahddstc when no may prefer, under the penalty of
hnc not exceeding $780, imprisonment not exceed
b9six months The action OF prominent federal on
GERS curing the late Presidential election and their
prospective manipulation OF the mach merry in tho
approaching Gnbernatoral contest ~ said 10 be tho
rcasop for the presentation OF this bill In the homo
that tho evil Will be rcmedied
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WEST VIRGINIA.

HENRY @. DAVIS AND FRANK HEREFORD
ELECTED.
WHEELING, jan g. 1877.
On the nrst joint ballot to-day Henry G. Davis was
elected United States Senator for the long term by
vote Of 60 to 81 scattering; and Frank Hereford for
the short term by vote OF 20 20 IL scattering on the
second JOINT ballot
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q. PAUL SMITH.

actor" died suddenly yesterday OF heart disease
the residence OF his uncle In Brooklyn. Ho was
seventeen years OF age
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sHIPMAsTER HELD FOR TRIAL.


BosToS, Jan. 20, 1877.
Captain Henry Gardner. master Of the bark Harold.
before the United States Commissioner this alter
charged with casting away his vessel OF the
Cape Of Good Hopc. liz gavo bail for examination
neat Thursday.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-27
KANSAS.

TOPEKA, Jan. 20, 1877.
The nth ballot for United States Senator to-day
resulted as follows:Osbornc, 80; Plumb, SO; snons
%; Sears. IS; Harvey %; Blair, IL, stiliings 6;
Elder, 4; Phillips, 2; Martin, /.
On the sixth ballot Harvey gained one, Plumb lost
one, smons gained one, stillines lost
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-27
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes In the
temperature for the past twenty -four hours IN COM
parison with tho corresponding date OF year. AZ
indicated by the thermometer At Hudnuts pharmacy,
HERALD Buldlng:--
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GOLD WEATHER IN NEW ENGLAND.

Bosrox Jan. 20, 1877.
Various points in New Hampshire and Maine report
weather this morning, the thormom meter regis
tc.,ng from twenty to thirty degrees below zero
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FROM OUR REGULAR CORRESPONDENT.

WASHINGTON. jan 20, 1877.
A CONNECTION IN BEHALF OF coNGREssMEN
WHO DENY THE VICE PRESIDENTS RIGHT 10
COUNT.
BY an error OF punctuation this morning in the
HERALD number OF congressman recorded as
having spoken yesterday advocacy OF tho Vice
Presidents alleged right 10 count the electoral vote
when their convictions this subject exactly the
reverse. The remark was Intended TO be made con-
corning Mr. A. Herr Smith, of Pennsylvania, and ex-
elusive OF the several preceding his in The list
published
JUDGE DAVIS WILL ACCEPT.
Judge Davis, OF the Supreme Court has not formally
sgnihed his intention to accept the Illinois Senator
ship, but his friends who have conversed with him say
there is doubt that he will accept ON the point OF
resignation ho has gone far to say without re-
serve that whatever his ultimate choice may be lie
will be unable to leave the Bench before the 4th OF
March, rs the Chief Justice has assigned him number
Of opinions to write, the preparation of which will
occupy every moment OF his time until that date
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EXECUTION.

san FRANCISCO. Jan. &c, 1877.
William Kay Mol hanged to-day al Albany,
1rol on tor the murder oil Seth W. Hayes
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Average temperature yestcrday Is y
Average mperature tor corresponding date last
year. 2s
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SAILED For PORT ROYAL.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 20, 1871
The Russian corvette AsSoId sailed hence to-day for
Port Royal.
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| PLEASE REMEMBER THAT GLENN'S SULPHUR
Soar presents all the advantages OF sulphur baths
cheap rate. .IiiLL's HAIR WnIsKER DrE. black
kr.w
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RARE GOOD LUCK.
!. Fortune IN seven Strokes
BY n x. vranciIlon. author OF "Earrs Denc "XcdAs
Fortune" &c.
vol, svo. Paper covers, so cents.
Rare Good Luck" 10 stirring rousncc Christmas
times IL contains picturesque incident,
strange adventures and graphic character drawing that
spwrcck rescues disappearance and rcappc~r
hnces struggles with tigers warfare with aud
capsdes In the Of love abundant
ment Tor winter nights reading.
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-. vol. ovo. Paper covers. Is cents
we believe that. with pton. this autoress
Dc cassed ss the popular writer OF fiction Of her
The reasons are manifold In her stories the plot
smps put yet OF intense Interest her ideal characters
tketched with consnmmatc skin they crowded
the mimic scene. thus afford contrasts that windy
tract the readers imagination. ADDED to this bright
WHY dialogue charming descriptive and
aep OF psos and We have summed the attributes hxS
distinguish khoda Broughton."-New York Albion.
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FOR THE POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS.

steamer JOHN ". THOMPSON, .llaehEaaks
bull: especially for this route, leaves the com
pany's wharf Washington, EVERY TUES:
DAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY, At T
o'clock a. m, and Alexandria at 7.30 q. M;
returning, arrives EVERY WEDNESDAY,
FRIDAY and SUNDAY. at o'clock p. m.
oxsndria with the ". G., Y. NJ. s &. $. r. 4.
10. and with the w. go. r. r. Co. Freight
received for all points, North and South
hsndled with care and forwarded with prompt
ness and Dispatch
For further information apply to
Jsnney's wharf
tionsl Metropolitan Bank, 18Th street, opposite
the Treasury Department, Washington.
mh 10 SAMUEL BACON, President.
-zeas CLYDE's STEAM LINES WEEK.
$3.50 LY TO
PHIbADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
DAY and leave Philadelphia EVERY SAT-
URDAI, at II O. clock N. from Pier No. N.
Wharves.
This limo connects at Alexandria with the O.,
Z. 81 NJ. and W. s. .. K. Rs, ana at Philadel-
phia with tho now and popular Iron Line" for
Providence and Boston.
freight forwarded with promptness and care.
freq Of commissions. ~
NO charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
ne wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-f7e hours. Through rates and through
bills of lading given. Insurance guaranteed at
legs than usual rates.
Agents:
r. a. REED, Alexandria.
WIN. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, D. 9.
JOHNSON BROS, Washington.
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FOR NORFOLK.

Tho elegant, new and substantial eTo
iron steamer LADY OF THE LAKE &c
leaves the company's wharf, Washington, EV-
ERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRI
DAY, at three o'clock r. NJ, and Alexandria at
$50 p. n; returning, leaves Norfolk EVERY
TUESDAY, THURSDAY and SATURDAY,
ut O clock p. m. This line connects at Nor.
folk with the ships of the Merchants and Mi
nsrs Transportation Company for Boston and
1outo to thcao cities and their connections
throughout New England. Fareto Norfolk 81
round trip So. Tickets good until used.
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A&fanoria 6az&tte
TUESDAY EVENING, SEPTEMBER g..

SAMSON AND THE JAW BoNE.-To illustrate
how curiously persons sometimes try to explain
matters that are hard task for our credullty,
T mention little incident experienced by the
writer of these lines When | travelled 10
ISL, in Palestine, an old gray trisr from the
monastery Ct Ramleh, about fifty miles west
from Jerusalem, showed me the supposed place
where Samson killed 1000 Phillistines With me
jaw bone of an ass. When depressed my do san
to the length and strength OF 1a@ oGne e ena.
mes the 'g good monk the in the
following manner: WELL he took hole OF the ass
BY the TAI and swung the animal sg am be s9e
Pl.;llistnes in such manner tnstouly MS Icy,
and Of This especially the jaw bone. struck the
PhiIistines, Keeping off in this way the sur
rounding warriors and giving the boy the ne,
ce:sary force to kill" affirm that in thls maner
provided the tsil of the ass did not break.-Sac'
yauentO Journal
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ROUSE FURNISHING GOODS.

4 GREAT CONVENIENCE.
Save your time. labor and money by calling st
Mrs. 9. X. SNIDER.S
VARIETY STORE,
% door from s. E. cor. King and Fairfax sts.,
10 make your purchases 10
HOUSE. FURNISHING GOODS.
She has in store and is constantly receiving large
quantities Of China ST Queensware, Glass, Tin,
Wood and Willow Ware, Brushes Of 81 kinds,
Busters. Brooms, Rope, Backing, Lanterns,
Lamps and Lam Goods, all kinds Of Illumi-
mating Oils and Toys in great variety. NH 81
~ Office OFREMOVAL
wish TO notify my friends and the public in
general that have removed from my former
place of business (No. AZ King stree) to my new
store whore I shall BIO pleased 10 see all who
may want anything in my line, which consists
Of COOKING and HEATING STOVES. Tin,
Copper, Galvanized and Sheet Iron Ware.
Stove Castings and Brick of all description
furnished at short notice Cd Cooking Stoves
repaired and inside IS good So new, or taken IN
exchange for new ones JOB WORK and RE-
PAIRING Of sll kinds done in the best manner,
srd ROOFING, GUTTERING and SPOUT,
ING. in town or country, promptly attended
to. Ns- Don't forget the place, No. 70 Rlng
street, one square below old stand, and on the
opposite sido
iy II ENOCH GRIMES.
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WAKEFIELD & HALL,
D r u O. CT S T 8

COR. PRINCE & FAIRFAX SIS.
Prescriptions specially. English, French,
Farins Cologne; Magnolia, Hedyosmis, Gers-
MUM and Florida Water; Genuine Lubin's Ex-
tracts; Spongcs, Hair Brushes and Combs best
English Tooth Brushes; full assortment Of
Patent Medicines; Coxe's Gelatino; Corn
Starch Sea Moss Farine; Spices of all kinds,
and select stock of all articles sold by drug
gsts at prices IS low as the same quality can be
obtained elsewhere dec l
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STEAMERS.
VVHE POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY,
August g. 1877

THE POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY,
l. August 9, 1917
SPECIAL NOTICE-Both Fer. ..E-A
alexandria and Washington on and after Mon
day, the 18th of August. running az follows:
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA
At ! 80, 80 9 80, 10 80 and II 80 q. H., and
IL 30. so, 2 80, 60 4 30, S 80. 6. 6 30 and 30
p. m.
LEAVE WASHINGTON
At 7 80, 8 80. 9 so, 10 80 and II 30 a. M, and
IL 80, 80, 2 30, 3 80. 80. 80, 6, 30 sHd 7 80
p. m.
ON SUNDAYS.
Leave Alexandria at so, 10 80, and II 80 q.
No., and IL so, 80, 2 30, 8 80, 30, 30. 6. 6 80
Leave Washington at 9 80, 10 80 and IL 80 q
m., and y so l 80 23O2 80, 43O, s SO, 6, 6 30
GEO. r. PHILLIPS, Manager.
SAM'I. GEDNEY, Sup't. aug9
TOR POTOMAC RIVER LANDINGS
On and after Monday, February 26, III \
ST. the steamer MATTANO, Cap. !zk&a3s3Is3
VIM Ii. Byles, will BIO run as follows: Leave
alexandria EVERY MONDAY and THU RS
DAY, from King street wharf, at 7 80 o'clock
a. m for Landings on the Potomac as far down
as Nomin Leave Nomini EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, at o'clock,
for Washing ton, arriving early tho same OVEN
imp. Freight received daily.
feb 70 j. BRODERS s. CO., Agents.
INLAND & SEABOARD COAsTING 90.
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FOR NEW YORK

'fhe AL Steamships 4. q. KNIGHT 1sSes
and JOHN GIBSON leave tho COM z4asa&sseG
pany's wharf, Alexandria, EVERY MON.
DAY MORNING, and New York, from pier
IL Esst River. EVERY SATURDAY at four
o'clnc6 p. m.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.
1877 SPRING TRADE. I 81
w. B. WADDEY,
BOOTS AND SHOES

TAXING STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
The largest and best selected stock OF Boots
and Shoes ever offered in this market The
especial attention of the trade is invited to our
stock Of
LADIES, GENTS, MISSES, YOUTHS,
CHILDREN'S End INFANTS WEAR,
comprising all of the varieties and new styles
from the heavy Brogsn to the most delicate
Slipper-made to order, and of the very best
material.
wCOUNTRY MERCHANTS will find it
TO their advantage to examine our stock from
which equally good selections can be made at
prices that will compare ruyorably with those
of the Northern cities
In the RETAIL DEPARTMENT wo have
all of the latest styles Of Ladies', Cents Misses
and Children's Boots, Shoes Caters and Slip
pers finished in the mos. elegant GtYlc, and
warranted durable.
Our Word is Our Eond--Any goods Wa sell
with verbal guarantee for certain service, such
as not to rip ETC.. in given time, will be mend
ed free Of charge if found no to stand as repre-
sonted.
NH 20 W. g. WADDEI.
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VIZ RANkLIN CREIG H T D n
Wholesale and Retail Dealer ~
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDI-
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No. SIS King street, (under Sarepta HaI)
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
Physicians Prescrip tions carefully compound
ed. Orders will receive prompt attention.
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OF the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

fEis compsny Offers unrvslled faciitles for
the transportation of freight and passengers,
and vii! run thsr steamers regularly as follows: