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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
Mrquon,sr PROTESTANT CnURcH.--Rev.

METHoD1sI PROTESTANT CHURCH. --keV'
DR.. David Wilson, President OF Maryland Ao,
pual Conference, preached very eloquent ana
Instructive sermon 10 this church, yesterday
morning. Rev. DR.. Nichols, pastor Of inc
| church, has accepted an Invitation to preaeN, al
the dedication of church in Fairfax county
next Sunday, and the church for that Gay na'
teen lent to Rev. Mr. Proctor and tour as
sistauts, from Washington, who vii! hold three
revival meetings there. A meeting OF the
members of the church will be held 90 wed
nesday night to elect delegate to the mary MA
land Annual Conference, which meets at "es1.
minister, Nd, on the second Wednesday III
March.
POLICE ITEMs.-Thero were thirteen prison.
ers in the station house yesterday, six OF them
being bootblacks, who we're arrested Tor dlsor,
DERBY conduct at the Fayette street depot anu
the rest of them old drunkards, who bad DSen
locked up to sober IF. All were fined ana us
charged. .lo
Elijah coleman, colored, was before, the
Mayor this morning, having been arrested oy
Officer Walker, with railroad crosstle, sup
DOS ID to have been stolen from the w. v.
r r., add was sentenced to ten lashes.
Two negro women, one of whom accused the
other of stealing small sum Of money from
her, were locked up for further examination
KEEP Your PROMISES. since
weIlknown mkmau, living near town, Dor
rowcd from a Wagon maker, in this city, pair
OF shafts, with promise to return them 10 a
few DAYS, which he failed to do. Early this
morning the wagon maker founa this mlkman' >
wagon on Royal street, near the market. and
uuhitchiug the horse, took the shafts OH ana
carried them away. The owner of the wagon
returned ia few minutes, and his dismay at
fiudng his horse standing by shaftless wagon,
caused great merriment among the bYstandcrs.
The moral Of all Of which is that borrowed
property should be returned promptly.
THE CHURCHES YEsTERDAT.-The churches
yesterday were all we'll attended, whether 90
account Of the delightful state Of the atmos-
pierre or a sudden outcroppiDg of piety cannot
be stated. Rev. Henry White, Of Winchester,
preached both morning and night at the Seq
ond Presbyterian church. At the NJ. b. Church
South, Rev. Mr.. McMurran preached in the
morning, and a. the Nj. p. church, Rev. DIR.
David Wilson. At st. Aary's church, 10 the
morning, the regulations for lent were read.
Tho congregations at the night services 10 the
various churches were particularly large.
PANCAKE DAY.--Io morrow will be Shrove
Tuesday, so.cllcd from the ancient practice
in the Catholic Church Of going to confession
on that day and being abs0lved or Shrtven. as
preparation for the fast client. 1t isaIso known
as Pancake Day, because it was formerly the
last day before Easter on which these much
coveted articles of diet, could be eaten, owing
to the exclusion of the eggs. Of which they arc
SO largely composed, from the list of permitted
food.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

The Russian representatives have not ~; ak. .
any Stops towards asccrtaanr them
BIRMINGHAM, Feb. l2.-i'hc p,%'' >rtts
that the Liberal leaders alter CONSULTATION :. sc
lctc:mi; ed 10 :ubuit IL motion I.cl.'::r that
It is the duty of lIlr!anG il co"crr "';n The
European power, or Iai Ing iii his with Rus.
sid aloue, to enforce upon Turkey the n y .'i
of necessary provisions lo: tn" security IT,; c,tIs
tiaIs Ia The disturbed nro2iGccs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
by r. A. Aerby. AuctiOneer.

10y VIRTUE OF a DEED OF TRUST
- from NJ. d. Ball 10 II. o. Claughton dated
January 14th, 1874. and Of record in the Clerks
Alexandria, libcr No. 3, page 15l, shall on
SATURDAY, tho l0ta day Of March, 1877, at
10 o clock Il. NJ, sell by public auction. in tho
office CT the Virginia Sentinel, on Cameron St.,
Alexandria, Va, one BOILER. ENGINE and
Terms of Ssle-Cash.
feb Scots II. O. CLAUGHTON, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

II have used several bottles OF Simmons
Liver Regulator. and you may record the fact,
that my feelings are so far changed that can
eat heartily, and am more like we'll man than
have been for years past. have suffered four
years and nm grateful for relici."
j. RAFFERTY,,
periodical Store, 1906 Market st. ,PhiIa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
ENcnl KrAYifsAl

John Marshall, Of Leeds, Fauquer county,
whose death by paralysis was announced few
days ago, practiccd law 10 this CITY before the
war,
The Franklin Coal Company has resumed
mining, payiDg its miners fifty. five cents. All
the companies DOW at work arc paying flty-EYc
cents. The Consolidation Company arc DOW
working two mines,
Several parties have been hau!iog sinai! scincs
in the canal for some days past, and have caught
a good many fish.
The commissioners Of the Sinking Fund will
hold Meeting at the Auditors Office, on Wed.
nesday night, to make some order as 10 renting
the fish benches in the market, and also to take
action in regard to The arrears Of rent due on
market benches.
The adjourned meeting Of those opposed to
amendments to the city charter will be held at
the market square onight. The same parties
have been invited to address the meeting that
we're expected at Odd Follows Hall on Friday
night.
The sheriff of Loudoun county and one Of
his deputies left Leesburg, yesterday, for the
Point Of Rocks, Oh The track Of a criminal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

SCHOOL HoNoRs TO ALEXANDRIA BOYS
The exercises incident to the close Of Christmas
term at the Episcopal High School, near this
city, took place Saturday afternoon. Easter
term, tho second of the two composing the
session, begins today. Among those who re-
celved Certificates of Distinction 10 the Inter
mediate examinations we were pleased to note
as holding honorable place our young townsmen,
Morgan Ii. Beach.
\. Walton Fleming,
II. Nelson Lloyd,
W. Prosser Morgan,
William A. Powell, aud
Gcorge s. Somcrville.
The first of these, Morgan Beach, was dis.
uneulshed in every examination.
Nor TIKI MANA white boy, accused Of the
robbery Of Mr. Samuel Orrison's store. st Lees.
burg mentioned in Saturday Gazette was ar.
rested at Gulford on Saturday aud carried tt
Leesburg; but on examination before 8 mags.
sfate was discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
Foreign News.

LONDON. Feb. l2-It is probable that Sir
Edward ThOrDlcr, DOW British minister to the
United States, will be appointed English am.
bassador TO the Porte.
\ dispa'c to The Tines from Vienna says
1T is stated here that the powers will probab.
" not answer the Russian circular at all. If an
identical answer were given, the five powers
would tac.Iy acknowledge RusSia's claim for
herself OF Freedom to withdraw from common
action whcncver snr pleased, while separate
answers w:uid destroy the effect on the Gar S
resolution, which an cnunaiation Of all the pow
cIs might have. The circular itself did not ask
or require HI answer. Il simply Instructed the
RuSsiau representatives, 10 ascertain the views
Of the Cabina!- ~ winch they are accredited
| CurouSly cough Russia does not seem very
apxiou: to know the views Of the Cabinets, fol
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
By Green e. Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
TOMMISSIONEK$ SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE REAL ESTATE-Under authority
of the decree Of the Corporation Court OF Aleg-
andria in the suit of Gallagher Us. Hodgkin, I'D
ministrator, Sc, pssse! a. the January term,
1877, the subscriber will sell, in front of the
Court House at Brownsville, Prince William
county, Virginia, on MONDAY, tho 81 day OF
April, 1877, at II m, tho following described
property, to wit TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY-TWO ACRES OF LAND, near Dunn
fries; SIN LOTS in Dumfrles. and THREE
HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FOUR ACRES
OF LAND on Bull kuR--A!l in the county Of
Prince Wi!lsn Virgini..
Terms Of SaG-Dnr LArd cash, ard tho resi-
duo in two Gqual Instruments, payable annually
from the day Of sale, with interest on tho detor-
red payments from the day Of sale until paid
the deferred payments 10 be secured by the
bonds Of the purchaser or pu chascra. With. good
security, and the title to bc retained until MI tho
payments are made.
feb 7-eots ) G NEALE. Comm'r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

\ T THE FREIGHT DEPOT OF THE
Company, en- WEDNESDAY, February 14th,
1871, at II o'clock noon will be sold By public
auction to the highest bidder, ONE CARLOAD
or MALT, said to contain twoDty.three thous-
and s?ven hundred and eighty pounds
salo being for unpaid freight charges and for the
benefit of whom It may concern.
feb l0-3t H. Is. BOONE Agent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
.dUCYION SALE,S
Ely Harrison Il O,Neal. Ancttoneers.

PI. VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- from John Z. Moltcr - L. d. Harmon,
dated Olt"bar 3lst. 1876, and Of record in the
Clerks cllee OF the county of Alexandria, I
shall on TU ESDAY. tao 10Th day of February,
1871 at 20 O'clock u. M, sell by public auction,
in front Of Harrison s. VNeals suction room,
NO: lG koySt street, Alexandria, Va, ONE
SCRREL HORSEand ONE SECOND HAND
CARRIAGE and HARNESS. Terms-Cash.
feb loft L. d. HARMON. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

If you desire auy toilet article 60 to War
field & Halls While there ask to sec two
things, their patent hair brush, and Wells
Eureka for the teeth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

TIE ROLL OF HoNoR-Thc progress Of
many bright and promising scholar is often
arrested and encouragement brought on by alb
sencc from school caused in SO many cases by q
cough, cold or sore throat. Give DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup and let your children answer
"present" when the roll is called.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
FOR SALE OR RENT,

FOR RENT-The COTTAGE, No. l42
iii Duke street. For terms, &C., apply next
door ia Duke street. feb 3-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
by +. A. Kcrby, Aucl'r.

TRUSTEES SALE OF NEAL ESTATE
Il Default having been made for six success
slvo months in the payment of the semi.monthly
instruments secured to ''The Alexandria Coop
erative Building Association of Aexandria,
Vs." by the deed Of trust hereinafter mention
ed, and the Board Of Directors of the said Assoc
citation having requested in writing sale OF tbs
property thereby conveyed, the undersigned, in
pursuance Of the said request and by virtue of
the deed Of trust from Georgesnns Day to them,
dated on the 4th day Of October, 1875 and Of
record in the Clerks office of the Cor poration
Court for the city of Alexandria, Virginia, lbor
No. 6, page &c, will expose for ssle by public
auction, on SATURDAY, the 10Th day Of Feb
rusry, 1877, at II H., in front Of the Market
Building, on Royal street, in the city of Alexan-
dEis, Virginia, the property conveyed by the
said deed Of trust--A LOT OF GROUND, m
with the IMPROVEMENTS thereon, in Ia
the said city Of Aloxardria, situated on the west
side Of Ice street, between Princess and Queen
streets, in front on Lee street "a feet 81 inches.
and extending westwnrdy in depth l23 feet
inches.
Terms Of Ssle-One third of the purchase
money in cash on tho day o. sale, and the resi-.
duo in two equal payments at three and six
months from the day of sale; the deferred pay
ments to bear lnlercs. from the day Of sale and
TO DO secured by the notes of tho purchaser with
approved personal security, and the retention Of
the title to the property until they are paid.
Costs Of conveyancng to be paid ny the pur-
chaser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
CITY HOTEL FOR RENT

..ae CITY HOTEL FOR RENT.
e! This property is situated at the S. w. cor.
II Royal and Cameron streets, in Alexandra,
Va, fronting the City Hall and Market build
ing. Possession given on the first day of jan
narv nest. Apply 20 WIN. Il. IRWIN, No,
io2 Prince st.. Alexandria, Va. oct 4-tt
- 70. ~ s. WASHINGTON ST. FOR
Es RENT. Possession given October LIST, 1876.
Apply to GEO. UHLER sep l5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
BOOTS AND SHOES.

'gSU THE LADIES-We have one of the
s largest stocks of FINE BUTTON and
Lace BOOTS ever offered in this market, of
superior quality, handsome in styles. which will
BIO sold at q small advance on the cost to manu-.
lacturo, Cali and see at WADDEY'S, IA King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

WE NOW HAVE IN STOCK A VERY
w great variety of Ladies' Low Shoes,
suitable for Spring and Summer wear; Newport,
Centennial and Continental Ties and Congress
Shoes in ali tho latest styles at WADDEY'S, "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

pY VIRTUE OF A. DISTRAINT WAR
tce of the Peace Of this city, in favor of Joseph
Broders against tho goods and chsttels of NJ. D.
Ball, will sell By public sale. on MONDAY.
February 10Th, 1877, al 10 o'clock y. m, at the
Sentinel building, Cameron street, tee following
property levied on by me 10 satisfy the said
warrant, viz
Ono Steam Engine and Boiler,
One Printing Press
Type, Cases, Forms. and Printing Material.
Four Composing Stono-,
One Cabinet and contents
Office Furniture. Desks, Chairs, Sc.
Terms Of Sale-Cesh. r. 7. LUCAS,
feb CTS Sergeant Alexandria city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

The MARYLAND FERRY.-A meeting Of the
Alexandria and Maryland Steam Ferry Com
pany was held at the ROOMS of the Corn tx
change, this morning. majority Of the stock
being represented (l46 shares.) Joseph Brod-
crs, esq, was called to tho chair and John
Perry appointed secretary.
b. Wheat, esq, president OF the company,
made a statement OF its affairs. showing the in-
dsbtcducss to be eleven hundred and fifty dol
lars
After receiving the report the following re-
solution was adopted:
BE it resolved, That the president and di-
rectors be authorized to sell the boat aud the
franchise of the company jointly or separately,
at private or public sale, as they may deem
best for the interest OF the stockholders.
The meeting then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12
GEO. II. ROBINSON J
JNO. B. SHOOT, Trustees.
THOMAS PERRY,

an lY--eOts
re- The above sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, February 18th, st the same tmo
and place feb lots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

INFANTS BOOTS and SLIPPERS--A fine
L stock, in every color, style and quality al
very reasonable prices, q! WAnDEY'S, "A
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

THILDREN'S SCHOOL and WALKING
~ BOOTS-A largo stock and great variety
Of styles, at very reduced prices al WADDEY'S,
II King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

MISSES WA KI N q and SCHOOL
IXA BOOTS-A largo stock, in every style and
quality prices low; a, WADDEY'S, a King
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

JAMAICA SPIRITS, Santa Cruz and New
u England Rum Ior sale by
dec r. B. LAWSON s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

NEW CITRON and Messina Lemons just
~ received By
dec 7 Cf. w Nj. IA MSA L.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

NEW CURRANTS, Raisins Cilron. &c
~ received this day by o.-
dac IL w. a. JOHNSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

T AIDES LASTING BOOTS-A large stock
4 4 with great variety Of new styles, beauh.
full and very cheap at WADDEY'S, 74 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

WANTED TO RENT-A SMALL CON
w VENIENT HOUSE, located in good
neighborhood in Alexandria, or four rooms,
suitable for housekeeping. Apply 10 }. NJ. H.,
Postoffce House Of Representatives, Washing
ton, y. c. fob 9-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

r AIDES PARLOR AND TOILET SLIP
- PERS-Lsdios' French Kid Broadway,
Ladies Lasting Broadway, Turkey Morocco
Broadway, French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Toi.
lei, Lasting Toilet. Serge and Carpet Slippers,
in every Style and quality, at WADDEY'S. IA
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

MISSES LASTING BOOTS, in every style
W. quality and price, at WADDEY'S, "a
King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

DOYS' and YOUTHS' DRESS SHOES-A
~ good stock OF new styles, Of fine quality and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

r AIDES HOUSE SHOES--Lsr stock anc
IL great variety, suitable for old ladies, q!
WADDEY'S, - King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

DRIME CAROLINA RICE and Dried sweet
i Corn al feb 81 RAMoA rs.
OMALL MARYLAND HAMS Just received
- st feb 81 RAhSAY'S CORN R.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

r ARGE STOCK OF CHILDREN'S BOOTS
IL AND SHOES-Protection Toe will wear
twice as long rs shoes made in the ordinary way.
They will not wear through the upper at the
too. One trial will prove this 10 your entire
satisfaction. For sale al WADDEY'S, "a King
street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

NEW FIGS, Prunea, Rssins of all kinds
~ Citron, Currants, &c. for salo very low by
dec Is +. j. DAVIDSON, la hlng st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

EINEST ITALIAN MACCARONI, in one
II pound pack ages just received by
ian l6 GEO. McBURNEY Sc SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-02-12

DEST HOMINY, B. E. Peas and Homny
ID Beans for sale by
dec IL j. g. s. H. MlLEURN.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-08-15
COLD NINE ON 4 ROOF.

Just twenty-five years ago. when Mr.
EcSfeldt was assayer Of the United States
mint in this city, he submitted the dus
upon the roof OF the building to assay
The startling rusuit Of the curious ex,
pertinent was that he obtained one ounce
ofs:andard gold from three and eight
lrnlhs ounces Of dirt. Some Of the gold
obtained In this singular manner Is now
exhibited rs curiosity In the Office OF the
assayer.
A week ago Director Pollock ordered
the gold mine on the roof 10 be worked
again. With some difficulty this was
done IN q proper manner, and the dirt,
dust and deposits Of a quarter Of a century
10 The anioun. of I.732 pounds, were re-
moved. This has just been tested IN the
usual way and has yielded 4a ounces oI
standard gold aud a6l ounces ofslandard
silver, the total value of botn being about
$50. On tile whole tile roof of tile mint
may be said to Contain 'pay dirt
Tue roofing ofthe building Is made oI
asphalt, and as Il softens III the sun the
little PARTICLES Of metal comes Upward In
tile smoke frnm The furnances aud carried
out Of the windows below by the wind,
ARE lodged on The roof, where they be-
come embedded and remain until ex-
lructed by the assaying process.
Every week tile floors of The mint are
carfully swept, aud tie Accommodations
preserved. Once year prior TO the settle
lnent Of accounts, tile wood work Of tile
fining-ruom aud the leather gloves Of the
workmen are burned 70 ashes. This, to-
gether with the ye,r's sweepings, is con.
ycyed, TO the sweep cellar, where Il l.
ground III d mill and sifted and washed III
machine, the pulyerized metal being
caught up BY the mercury.
The residue In tIieD dried, barrelcd and
sampled aud sold to sweep smeliers who
buy IL from fifteen TO twenty-five cents u
pound, according 10 the amount Of
precious metals contained III the samples.
SO far this year about go harrels have
been sold, u large proportion of which was
purchased by London firm. -Bdnimore
bulletin.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1877-08-15
another notch, and the race began in earn

y &
II was an exciting race, and one neverto
be forgotten. On rolled the food. We
were running meek and neck for one ter
rible half minute. Now the resistless food
bore directly TO the bridge. Stones we're
rolling before il like marbles. Trunks Of
trees haystacks. debris Of every description
came headlong down upon the doomed
structure. We fled ike lightning over the
rails. Our speed told now. Sparks few
from the chimney. Another notch the
heat Of the piston quickened to an almost
uncomfortable rapidity. We we're on the
bridge. Hurrah The curling wave be-
meath seemed to spring forward. II broke
against the buttresses. In second We
were across. | shut off steam. station mas
ter put down the breaks--a crash We
looked back. The line dropped behind US
like u stage-trap. The bridge gave way.
aud with roar. that was hoard two miles
off. the pretty yiaduct was swept away by
the boiling, furious water.
We were truly thankful for our narrow
escape. And now TO save the excursion.
Speeding forward again. whistiLg like a
demon. our engine Vigilant by name-soon
came in sight Of the excursion train. BY
waving ourred flag We ayerted another dan
gsr--a collision. The telegraph posts be-
ing down. trains had 10 run upon the same
line as FAR as Handleigh, but our timely
action set all TO rights Il, last.
W. eoor 1..,.a st.a ha..; .l..nl n.esa,oa.s
to understand the narrow escape they had
had. Fervent and sincere we're the thanks
we received from all. except one man. lie
was escaping from justice. and was captur
ed. From the elevated embankment we
could trace the foed for miles. The train
put back TO Handleigh. whence the passen>
gers we're forwarded by another company.
By the time we had arranged matters and
returned to the broken yiaduct the water
had subsidized. a footway was constructed
across the muddy river bed. and trains stop
ped Ut both sides Of the stream. the passcn-
gers exchanging from one to the other.
The aspect Of the country as | retraced
my steps was deplorable. could scarce
ly recognize the places had passed 10 the
morning.
i found McCausland and his staff at the
reservoir awaiting ne. lie wrung my hand
ferveLtly. and said certain words that |
shall not easily forget.
The viaduct was quickly rebuilt. But
the station master at Ammering does not
forget the race Of steam versus water on the
yigilant locomotive. Nor DO +.