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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18
POLITICS AND COLLECTION
plates.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Recently Radical, who il also s
preacher. tackled Old Uucle ReDus on
Tue suhjec, Of politics.
Il understand. old man. said he.
tina. YOU are Democrat
Il cunno 'bou: dsi boss.'
We'll. It comes pretty straight
IL know dew got two sides, one whot
cey call DENNY crsi So &c uddeG VIA:
dey call Radiksl, but ! don't botder
vii em wen de ~edder gifts Us stiff
Blu, l hear you vote the D,mocrstc
ticket every time
Il vote wld nv young ms-stes what l
nusscd wen he want no bigger dan .
buck rabbit.
"Nos. don't YOU know tbs! this Is
gong back on your color
Blu, hi; sint g~ine back on my belly,
AZ e! don tend ter dst &c ius cole
rain dat come long mou; wash de color
rlsh, outen me. Amt ;skin' no chances
in dis e,zue>s, boss. I'm geitin' ole,
sn' &c ofer ut: de hongrier | gits-l
duz :cr tsc'.
Look :, me. Ivote the Republican
ticket. and I'm not losing Sny aesh.'
You sor,er breaches round like, don't
you, boss?"
Sometimes. Yes. Why
Gaze dsts vhAr De fun comes IN.
don't gi, no chance fer ter iced ou.en no
beaver hat, an ! don't eat oten no
plstes VIVA, dey takes up church kick
shuns in I'm s mighty lonesome ole
niger. an has ter scuttie 'leng te bes
| Kin widou; easy congergsshun s. ny
back
The preacher looked ST his watch, and
said ihs, be would talk some more an
other time while Uncle Remus, with =
serene smile upon hIs venerable face,
went down the stree. singing:
oh, whar shin wego wen de great day
comes,
Wild de BLOWN Nv de trumpets az dc
hangin, Nv de drumsr
How many 20 sinners will be coieh q
out Late,
An nne no latch tode soldin gate:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18
RICE.
TOBACCOS.
TEAS,

AYR STOCK u VERY LARGE AND
- comprises the most popular brands oil
u.N known manu- acturs:s-
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18

". stops at all stations o.tw wen
w,--l.ng and Cum berland; NO; - s:ops ops
=. A.! stations between MAeS'.H Is.t 80.
- a. points south.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18

The policy OF Germany, otherT'se
called YIsNARK, in the Consts tincp}s
Conference, has not been clearly mani
tested 81 sry time; but the recent ac-
ton OF n! German pleIiPot.ntisry
there appears TO be in accordance viii
that of the Russian lGNATIEFF. A re-
cent telegram from Coustsn;lnoPle 20
the London 7inscs assumes 20 give the
terms OF despatch from BlsNARK Of
his representative. Ia this document,
BrsNAgK indicates his wrath owe, the
,emporizing OF the Conference, and It's
concession. 20 Turkey; bat yet be
knows ihaithe Emperor WILLIAM la:e-
IN promised 10 keep Germans ou. o,
say troubles thsi might arise from the
Turkish question.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18

Tue ice crop Is enormous this season,
and suggests the probability that TIE
consumption Of water in 8 liquid
state next summer will be proportion
a,.ly less. IF We can have cheap iee,'
said . man With . blossom on his nose,
"vs don't really need any water"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18

This Bank IL Organized and prepared TO
transact the business OF banking In al its
details.
Il succeeds the First National Bank OF
Wheeling; is owned by the same share
holders and Is under the same manage
ment-
BY carefully regarding the interests ofits
correspondents and tepositors, and by
prompt and faithful execution OF their
wishes, it hopes 10 merit their esteem and
confidence.
Notes and Bills discounted.
Collections made on sll points through
out the United States
Deposit accounts subject 10 check =
sight, received from banks, bankers, nrm :
corporations and individuals
Certificates of deposit issued payable on
demand, or al fixed dates.
Interest allowed on special deposits.
DIRECTORS:
JOHN K. BoTsFoRD WV. B. SIMPSON.
JACOB \. RHODES, WM. A. TURNER,
GEORGE ADAMS, JOHN l. HoBBs,
Gao. W. FRANKLIN, .. {. DEWEY,
HESRY VI. HARPER. my
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18
Baltimore & Ohio r. r. Co.

EEE - 80
.,- NJ, ai'er Januury !, 1917; Pa>sen-
90 rams VII! run a. follows "hee'tns
~.-;
gas7BOESD TRAINS
No. So7.s MOL. No -
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18
VESTBOUyD 7RAINS

..EG 10 MAKE close conf rct!uu AZ
,...-.g, ous tor AL points south and south
--,,..t Cnlcago tor all points West and
-, bound trains make connections al
Kenmore for Philadelphia NJ YORK
"a BISON. 81 Washington Iliy ioE al
: ..u', south. ,
~, bound trains make direct connec,
-, .gr a. principal points West and
Sr-.. S->i. "
gggFTISG. PlTTSB CRGH AND BAL
7iMORE DIVISION.
LrAyEs. ARRIVES;
Owing washington Pa,
4,try =. DAN daily st.---lU :iJA.
.Yg--.iny Washington, Pa.
tFHy A: iSPN daily AID 10 p. u.
.Sundsys excepted. sundays excepted:
-c.-:s 10 A.. principal points on sale
:, .-g.ot. once open at ali hours during
THOS. K. SHARP,
Master OF Transportation.
R.T. DEVRIEcS, GENERAL Agent. laIo
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18

The female .evivallst preacher. Wic-
ov yAS CsTr, who hss for some time
been struggling with sinners in Thirtieth
street musi no; leI her temper get con-
troll Of her mind, sad must rot fall INTO
srss. owe. the xickedness OF the en-
converted. We are sware Tia; she hA
10 wrestle with hard hearted crew 81
her meetings in this city, And We have
no doub, TIA, their resistance Is very
irving 10 he- patience; but she must
s,rec gtAen bsrse.f 81 the more with
fresh supplies of religious power, and
not sqrreD der herself TO anger, g. she
has sometimes done'o! late, N . way
,h., must De pleasing 70 the devil
Now il is the time for Tire lobbyists
and the jobbers of Congress Both the
House and tie Senate are 80 busy
and 20 much occupied With the SET
,lemen, of the Presidential questios
thx, Jobs can be introduced and put
through withous attracting the usual
smount Of public attention Il il. therr-
fore important thas some members
should keep . ustchsul eye for ioboers,
pluudsr, and lobbyhte,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-01-18
athrelins &taister.
Terms, by Mall in Advance.
RATES OF ADVERTISING
THE DAILY REGISTER.

One square ehangesble once week $C.
Special Notices S per cent additional.
Advertisements TO occupy hIed places .
per cent additional.
Cuts VII be charged double for space
occupied
DoItIe CIunn advertisements, % per
cent aod LCLAl.
Loca. NCu.es Is cents per NDe-bta no
local ncsics AL be tsseTted for lea than ONE
DOLLAR
All adv Ell tisements, except for establish
ed business houses, N usI De paid for IN ad-
vance.
quarterly.
All bills due on the nrst appearance OF
the advert .senent.
Yearly advertisers will be confined 10
their legitimate business, and all adSer-
tiS.tnerts not connected WITH ii WI De
charged for al our regular rates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21
COMMERCIAL.

In business circles, outside of those engaged
10 the holiday trade, everything is quiet, and
The movement of grain has to some extent been
stopped by the uncertainty of events in the East
The stringency Of the times tells on the ap'
preaching Christmas festivities, and retrench'
ment has made great inroads upon the antlcl'
psted joys of the occasion. The Baltimore pa.
pers quote money in good supply and light de.
mand, discounts ranging from SAT per cent, with
the bulk Of the business at 6 per cent. In New
York money is Ca per cent on call, while prime
mercantile paper goes at 5a7 per ct. The rates
for money in the Philadelphia market are 4aaoa
per cent on call loans. and 6s6a for first claes
paper, with large supply of capital dold
rates are very slightly changed The golo Vslue
of the g1eenback dollar is 81 32'lOO cents, and OF
the silver dollar of sl2t grains is eO3 cts. Gov
eminent bonds are steady, and quotations with.
out change State securities are very quiet
consols sold at 575. and closed at 573s58; cou-
pons of January, 1878. sold at 70, and the past
due were offered at 7Sa. without bids; peelers
sold at DO, closing at S94s4l. Tennessee old Gs
ware nominslly 40s bid. Railroad stocks are
dull; B. & o. sold at par f,r Is shares and
closed at 99S al0l. Nothing doiag in local shares,
but we quota:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21
DOPULAK DRY GOODS STORE.
Carter's, 7O7 Market space,
WASHINGTON, D. &.

WASh1No1ONi ~ ~.
We sre closing out every yard Of our immense
stock of desirable Dry Goods. as the store we
occupy will be tor rent Feb. l. 1878 Any one
wishing to epgsge in the Dry Goods business
will find this store an excellent stand: We have
been here nearly four a. years, and by polite
attention and selling our Dry Goods cheaper
than any one IN Washington, have done To'
m sndous business. On account CT our Increas-
ing busineas we find the store we now occupy
too small. We have bought one Of the largest
stores in Washington, situated very near where
we are now located When we move wo will
form our friends through this paper (the Al
oxandria Gazetts) Of our location.
Remember, we are selling on every yard CT
our DRY GOODS AT COST. Great bargal ns
in Black Cashmeres, Brown Cashmeres. Navy
Blue Cashmeres and Dark Green Cashmeres,
very fine, wide double fold, only 25c; Double
fold Coored Dress Goods only 10 and loo; large
size white pure Wool Blankets So bOi excellent
Canton Flannel G3c; Excellent Calico 53c.
Every ward Of our BLACK SILKS must DC
sold, ard we are Offering them at the same ,prica
we gave for them. This is an opportunity te
buy Black Silks very cheap. All OF our hne
Black Caahmeres, fue Knickerbocker Dress
Goods, ane Uolored Cashmeres and Merlno'
will be- sold at cost Extra large very heavy
Pure White Bridal Quilts only 81 50. worth ~
CARTER S. 7O7 Market Space,
Washington, D. Z.
Remember, this grea. sale only lasts SlAII
DAYS. dec 7-wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21
AUCTION SALES.
GALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY.

BY virtue OF 8 deed Of trust from y. ". Iundt,
dated December 13th 1876, and of record, tho
undersigned, as trustee therein ne2iel. will oIer
for aale, by public suction, on TH u RSDAI,
the 10th day Of December, at II M, =! the hoya L
street front OF the Market BuildinE. tn FOLLOW
ing property
ONE HORSE.
TWO SINGLE WAGONS.
Terms of Sale-Cash.
dec lots CHARLES X. STU ART,
By F. A. KerbY, Auctioneer,
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST,
ID bearing date on the 9th day of May, 1877.
and of record in the Clerks Office of the Corpo.
ration Court of the city Of Alexandris. executed
by VIM. Davis and Cathsrine Davis, his wife,
to me, will sell, By public auction, in front Q:
the Market House, on Royal street, on the
FIFTH DAY OF JANUARY, 1878. at twelve
o'clock m all that HOUSE aud LOT or
GROUND, situated on the east side OF RoVa!
street, at point POI feet inches to north OF
Queen street. (mors particularly described III
said deed) upon the following
Terms For so much cash as shall be neces,
sary TO Day the amount due on the debt secured
by said deed, With accrued interest thereon,
amounting to about S45 and the costs and ex-
penses of sale, and Of this trust; tho residue IT,
be paid in such manner as tho said VIM. D''t'
and Cathsrine Davis, his wife, may direct.
dec SITS JAMES r. CATION, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

~UrEA1O LITHIA WATER. tho won
Il derful remedy Tor Dyspepsia. rheumatism.
r. The amount of our sales during the past
yesrs and hs fresh rs spppy u just
ceived from the springs: . ppo
dec II T. s. LEADBEATEk q Blu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

PERsoNAL.-The Lynchburg Virgiuian 10
copying the notice ia the Gazette, of the sermon
of Rev w. Il. Graham. at the nj. Z. Church,
last Sunday. says I'VE take the above from
the Alexandra Gazette. The minister alluded
to is younger brother of Rev. s. T. Graham,
of this city, aud is an orator of no mean preten.
sions. lie will make his mark in the world, it
be lives"
Mr.. George n. Mushbach. member of the
House of Delegates. from this city, arrived
home to day to spend the Christmas recess.
Senator Withers, whose illness has hereto
fore been mentioned in the Gazstte, was con-
siderably better to. day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

HOLIDAY GooDs.-Ncw goods received this
day, comprising vases Of new designs, dinner
and tea sets, and fancy china besides variety
of novelties too numerous to MENTION Inc
Gucst display in this line ever before brought to
this city, all at the lowest possible prices. Gall
and examine our goods and prices.
dec l7-lw +, j. MILLER 4 Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

ARREST OF A SUPPOSED MURDERER.-A
colored man was arrested 10 Baltimore, yc.ter
d,y, at ths inatauca of MIR. Ii. Cab Maddux
a commercial :ravcl T., wall knowo in this city.
MIR. Maddux wLiie ga his way to the BJstoD
steamer met y cJ!ofcl man whose name, he
slid, was Nilsson, and whom he recognized 81
a man he saw III Wi ION At Plymouth, Washing
ton county, N. O., uhdr santeuca OF DEATH
H. c. Allied ! pulIc:1:aA. 10 whom IN impaired
his c)nviciou hat tha negro Was Nelson, aud
advised the officer to arrest him. When the
officer approached the negro he attempted to
get away but was captured acd taken to the
station house, where hc stated that his name
was not Nelson, but William Bascy. MIR. Mad
dox stated to Justice JohCs that recently, while
on business at Plymouth, he was invited to
visit the jail at that place TO see two despera:
docs c,ntoed there sentetc,d for murder, and
that Nelson was oae OF the two man. Nelson,
he said Was TO have been executed 90 the !o:h
of this month. While Mr.. Maddox was in PIy,
mouth he. said Nelson got fee of bis irons and
attempted to break jail, and learning OF this,
he went again to the i.i and assisted 10 r1pac'
ing the irons upon him, which gave hlm az *
cellent opportunity Of knowing Nelson again.
and he was positively certain that ne was
the man. The prisoner denied all this ana
said he was raised 10 the family OF hr.
Lyes, near The Potomac river, va, and
had reached BaIlmorh last Monday trnm oys'
teriug on the schoouer L Ia Tgd!ngs, Captain
Wash. Roberts, where he bad been sluce oep
TENDER 25th. Capr. Roberts being 10 balti'
more, was Scrt i1:, hui denied having any
knowledge whatever ot tho man. Justice Johns
therefore committed Nelson to III to await tue
action OF the North Carolina authorlues. Inc
police recaulIy received notification that Nelson
had ESCAPED from the Plymouth jail.
TIGER HUNTING AGAIN.-L'eutenants YER
non aud Austin, with posse OF ponce last
night made raid upon 81 Esircet northwest,
which was entered without trouble, and an en-
tire party, consisting OF (as their names were
registercd) John w. Simpson. George Stevens,
James Wilson, Thomas Moore, Harry Ray
moud, G.. w. Blade and William Thompson,
proprietor, who we're engaged 10 game OF
draw poker" and Faro when captured and
marched to the Central Station. where they
were locked up fir hearing to day. Four OF
tho party are said TO be Government clerks, but
they all gave false names. The police also cap
turod the gaming tools The place has had
reputation heretofore Of being respectable
boarding house. There We're thirteen dollars,
four hundred chips and several packs OF cards
seized.
10 addition to the above, Lieut.. Austin aud
Sergeant Arnold, with two officers, ralded house
No. roc i street northwest ct half past II this
morning, and succeeded in capturing ten play:
ers Of the game, including the proprietor, named
Thorpe. A large numbcr Of chips and playing
cards were captured and carried to the Filth
Precioct station house. The arrest was done
quietly and the victims pounced upon unaWares,
and became easy nrey to these Jealous hunters
OF the ";igcr" - Wash. Post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

For a pioe Christmas present, buy ono OF
those So Silk Umbrellas at the Boss Clothing
House. dec 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21
FOR THE HOLIDAYS
CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, TOYS, &C.
M. ROSSART.
No. 81 south Fairfax street,

No q south Fairfax street,
Has on hand full supply Of CHRISTI
GOODS of all kinds, such ss Candies, French
and Plain, Nuts Of all kinds. Rsisins, Havana
Orgsnea, Lemons, Malaga Grapes, California
Pears, Albemsrle Pippins, &c. Also CAKES
Plain and Fancy. which be is constantly max
ing, and NAV be had fresh every day.
Rockets, Roman Candles and Fire Crackers,
from the smallest to the largest size, and every
description of Fire Works at low prices.
dec 20 1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES War Depart
ment Office Of the Chief Signal Officer, WASH
ngton, d. g., Dec. 81. 1S77-10: 80 a. H.
For the Middle Atlantic States, northeast, pos.
sibly veering to southeast winds. stationary
temperatures, rising followed by falling barome.
ter, partly cloudy weather, and possibly light
rain or snow.
AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS The
Washington correspondent Of the Petersburg
Sun says:
THE proceedings of the Legislature and the
controversy between State officers are very
much discussed by Virginiaus here. Mr..
Brockett, of Alexandria, who was clerk 10 the
Confederate States Treasury Department, says
he will run against Auditor Taylor
Mr.. Brockett was elected to an office iu Alex
andria by the independents a year or two ago.
Vuginaan.
Mr.. Brockett. of Alexandra, is candidate
for Auditor Of Public Accounts against VIM.
Fl. Taylor, esq Unless he is reaajuster he
will stand 20 show. if We are rightly Informed,
and if he is not readjuster be will stand DO
show, as Mr.. Taylor will 20 doubt be reelected.
fredericksburg Bulletin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

REPAIRS TO TIE AoUEDUCr. The Alexau'
dria canal, aqueduct and bridge are 10 DO thor
oughy repaired during the winter. Sixty tive
thousand feet of lumber have been contracted
for, and are daily expected from Savannah. The
flooring of the bridge will be relaid entire with
oak, and the trunk of the aqueduct replan ked
inside. besides strengthening the bridge wher-
ever it may be needed. A force OF twenty tive
men will be employed, and it will take three
months TO finish the repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

CONCERT LAST NIGHT-The concert by the
Alexandra Glee Club, at Peabody Hall, last
uight, was quite successful affair, and al
though the crowd was not so large as was ex
pected, still there was very fair audience.
The singing was. 10 the main, good, and many
of the Ethiopian specialities were excellent. 1t
was announced that the club would give an-
other concert for the benefit of the poor en-
January 10TH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21
STOVES ARD THNWARE.

STANSBURY S Bso''
Manufacturers and Dealers in
STOVES AND Tin w AISH.,
Cor. King and Columbus sts.
We have Just received inc supply OF Cook
Stoves, Psror Stoves and Ranges, which Wa
offer very cheap. Prompt attention given to
sl work entrusted to our care at prices to suit
the times-such SIS Roofing, SpouLing. Repairing
Old Stoves, Fire Place Heaters. Ranges and
Furnaces. We solicit the public patronage.
concentrating entire satisfaction oct 6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

Police ITEMS. David Lomax, colored, who
escaped from the chain gang, last summer, has
been rearrasted aud was. this morning. recon-
mitted, 10 serve out his old sentence.
Two negroes, suspected of being concerned
10 the robbery Of Mr. Garrison, near Warren
ton, several days since, have been arrested and
committed to Jail for further examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

The ROssLYN GOLD MINE-Thc Washing
ton Post says that the gold fever is uoabated
at Rosslyn. There are niue men, divided be-
tween the farms Of William Dorsoo ADD w.
w. DUNCAN, digging. but as yet the enterprise
is private one. There has been gold found
in very small quantities, hardly enough to clear
expenses The parties are determined to carry
on their work aud prove that they have struck
a "bouapz,." The miners say that with every
painful OF earth there is gold 10 small quaint
ties tOuod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

News FROM HOME "A Washington paper
says "A white fifteen year old girl married q
negro 10 Fairfax, Va. No clergyman or mag
istrate could be found who would perform the
ceremony, and 80 the couple simply swore on
the Bible. in the presence OF witnesses, that
they would be faithful as husband and wife.
The girls father. on hearing OF the marriage,
killed the negro" Ii the above is true it is
not known iu this city OF the parts of Fairfax
adj accent thereto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

Ask YOUR druggist for Lodelrs 90 hea ?nasaU
Specific 1t cures headache 10 S,u 10 ds 10 Alex
Costs but 500. Sold BY every orT RgagmedV cures
audria. Durang's Rheumatic Ned dso sNtf
rheumatism without fall wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

SUDDEN DEATH.-A oolored woman named
Jane Dyson, an Old resident Of this city. died
suddenly at her house, on Pitt street, between
King aud Cameron, on Wednesday night She
was about seventy years Of age, but had been
10 good health up to about five minutes before
her death. The CAUSE Of her death is supposed
to have been heart disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

Reoeiyed 90 consignment, to be set a gu. al
sacrifice foe and fashionable lot Oh na,s aur
cans at S. Dealhams g. kng street, sU oOtbe
Fairfax. See new advertisement III Hae "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

1;fa Is full Of sorrows and disappoul monts,
int the most ssuguioe hopes of all those VINO Try
Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup. are always rea''A'u
7, rever dissppoints. Prise % CENTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

LYScuBuRo MARKET, Deer. 2O1The mar r.
ket is less active. and prices .gener,Ily Tor All
kinds Of produce are dropping. Flour Tvs IS IN IN
ample supply. but very little demand: W s9esS
for yellow and white; Rye 55afo. and Oats 5Sslo
for anrinp and winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

M1-Al former students of st. Johns Acsde'
my who desire to participate in the annual 70
union Of tho Society Of Old Students on Thurs-
DAY. snuary 81 are gseguestei to hsnd n tneIr
at the City Treasurcrs office.
dec Is ia By order Of the Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

FREDER1cKsBURG MARKET. Deer. 2o.-Iho
market ia quiet, with fair receipts ct gram.
Flour in ample supply. Wheat l20sl4o ,or i nn
to choice Corn 45a50 for new and ola HSe ~"
h6 and Oats 32a35
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

New BoAr.-Itis understood that Major
Blake, who has the ,ntrsct to carry passengers
to Mount Veraon after April LIST, next, has
purchased the steamer Whitney Tor hat rcnte'
and will bring her on 10 short llne. Inc
Whitney is ouly about six months old' acu was va
built 10 run between Albany and lroy' N. l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARX ET -
sursrs-We report tho market for raw steady
and firm, with fair inquiry. and wo notlce tne
COLO Ia. dsu for refining of 19l hhds Porto hlco
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-12-21

DAMAGES RECOVERED. The Messrs. Ball,
Of Loudoup, who, as stated in yesterdays "a
zattc. entercd suit agains: two Ivory stable
koenars in Baltimore, to recover the value of
horse stolen from them and afterwards sold by
the stable men, recovered q verdict Tor $50
damages, in the Superior Court OF that city,