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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1877-10-25
GTATE OF SOUTH CARoniNA,
~ ANDERSON iCoUNTY.

~ Inn, ANDERSON COUNTY.
By ". W. Han.phreys, Itftge o., Probate.
WHEREAS, W. A. ,Geer hsa applied
to mo to grant him letters tof admin
istratlon on the Estate and effects of e, r.,
pSi, Thea,a uJ ara shSiasnlI. n EilA l1.A gaa....
ish all kindred and creditors Of the jshiei
E. . r. Brcwn,1 deceased, to bio and fap-
pear beforo mefin Courg Of PaobatS, ID
be held ut Anderson Court House, on
Friday. 0ssl November, 1877. after pub-,
lication hereof, to show ca a,a; II any they
have, why she said administration should
not be granted. Given under my hand,
this oath dsS n. ..-:c..=-, 1877. =
lgi9t.i W.itE. HUMPHREYS, J. p.
Oct Is. 1872 ofe 10 as sodt a2 i,t'
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lMTERpaAl REVENUE SAFE.
COLLECTORS OFFICE,
l. n.
III - =! ES-u-- S-u E.-
. ., Hliiashir, 81 O.. Oct. 10 IL Z,

FHNHE following described property hay
Il. ing besn seized for violation Of the
Internal Revenue laws and forfeited 10 tho
United States viii be sold at public auction
OCTOBER, at i2 o'ciocl noon. ONE HORSE.
ONE BUGGY, and II Arm EsS, seised ds the
property Of Alexander Holdet. +" rH"iu
TERIa.-Cash. 'o-9 oG' 80 olip.." 9'
.,s nns sit E. Me BRAYT0T, o.'lt
I,geI inii'un5t -, 80 ion Collector. 81
Oct Is, 1877 g.,ag, 15i,;-.,td l.. .y
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

~ Tie CORNER" S. W. or KING AND
Fa: fax streets, DEALHAM'S. il The only
plscs 20 buy FIRST CLASS MERCHANT
TA1isDRS' CLOTH Nc lea,lY msd,.
tirst Glass Dress Suits $50 S25, $50, &c.
Business Suits, SIS. is 90 IS, 81, $40, So. us,
SIG 50, &c.
Overcosts Ct finest Imported Beaver. 5A:il
L:rei, $40.
Do Cut Beaver both s. les v;,ain So.
French Worsed S27.
Beavers Sl9 SIS, Sl2, $40 and IS.
Finest Fronch Broad Cloth Coats, tin il nod,
SEQ and down to S..
Diagonal Goat and Vest Of Finest French
Worsted sos down to So, &c.
In FINE CLOTHING you can save 3 J per
cent and got them equal in I'll 1cpecls to mer-
chant tai,ors', and my CHEAP CLOTHING
is the cheapest in the market
S. DEALHAM,
oct ) G. King St corner Fairfsx.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
AUCTION SALES.

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-By vr.
' tue Of the decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered At the June term, 1872.
in the suit Of W. Il. Gooding, assignee. vs.. }. II.
Barnes. &c, the undersigned, commissioners Of
sale. will, on MONDAY, the 18th day of Octo.
Der, 1877, (Court day. sell to the highest bidder,
al II o'clock M, that CERTAIN TRACT OF
LAND whereon James Fox recently resided.
This lard lies about four miles northwest of
Fairfax Court House, and near Fox's mill; is
we'll wooded and wstered, Ct good soil and sus-
ceptible Of a high state of cultivation. Persons
desiring to purchase are referred to Mr.. Richard
Johnson who resides near the premises
Terms of Sale: So much cash in hand as will
pay the costs and expenses of sale; the residue
in three equal annual payments, to bear interest
from the day of sale, and to be secured by the
notes the purchaser, with good personsl SO
curity, and retention of title until the last pay.
melt is made. Convevsncing at tho cost Of the
purchaser. THOMAS Z. LOVE,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax 9. H., sep 15-wts CONS Of Sale.
~ The above sale is postponed, for want Of
bidders, until MONDAY, the 18th day Of No.
vember, 1877 when the same will take place at
the same place and time.
oct 17-wts. THOS. MOORE, Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
s'2sDPGS AES.

SEA LED PROPOSALS, addressed to the
~ undersigned. will be received at the Audi
t'r's { iii q until Il o'clock m. on MONDAY,
tho 5;h day CT November, 1877, for SUPPLIES
OF GROCEkIES, PROVISIONS, &C., in such
quantities as may be required for the POOR
AND WORK HOUSE from the 5th dav of
Now Der l677, to the 3lst day Of July, 1878,
say
Pounds Shoulder Bacon.
Barrels Extra Flour.
Pounds Tea (liGd and quality to be described
in bid)
Bushels Hill Feed.
Bushels Potatoes (Peach Blows
. Pounds Corn Beef
Pounds Fresh Beef
Soup Pieces.
Pounds Coffee.
Pounds Sugar.
Also Rice, Ground Pepper, Ground Mustard
Candies, Coal Oil, Soda, Butter, (good and
sweet Lard Soap, (by the bo1) Vinegar. Mo-
lAssrs, bright ard sNeot) Samples CT Tea
Coffee and Sugar to accompany bid, and all ar
ticles to be Ct good and merchsntable quality.
The right to reject any or all bids is reserved
]. 9. VNEAL, Chairman
oct2-td Joint Com. on Poor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
EPISCOPAL { h1rch.

New YoR1, October 30.-The fourth an
nual session Of the Protestant Episcopal Church
Congress commeUc' Il here to day with r. i&'ca9
servlc, 10 rririt3 Chapel after which the reg
ular se,sion Of Congress was opened IN Chickrr'
Jog Hall. Services at the chapel were well at
tended and after H ~ Communion had beer
ninis.rrcd BIS! OF Potter officiating, 80 40
dress was deliver. by R.. Rev. q: Z. B:d1II'
Bishop Of OHIO The shops address was q, 90
'Func,inrs of he Church as Teacher. The
Church Corgrr,s in Chickariog Hall was pre-
sided over by r. Rev. Bishop Potter, OF New
York, who Vas ramad for that position hy The
Executive Cnun lite and who delivered the
opening address,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
YiIOS. HOY'S
NEW STOVE STORE

$. W. COR. KING & ST. ASAPH SITS. -
Hayins renewed into my rev store with e large
stock Of S'rOV KS Of every description and An
! &n!oss variety Of I'll N WARE aud other goods
kept i'll That limo, invite those in wait of such
goods To cal! Aid examine my stock, believing l
can satisfy then, beth in price, kind and quality.
Nj facilities for doing all kinds Of work, such
As repairing Fra Place Heaters, Par or, Dining
!t1on, aud Cook Stoves, also Roofing, Guttering
nnh Sp"uting, have boon groaly enlarged and
h"r:cSt notice,
HOT AIR FURNACES, for heating churches,
public buildings snt dwellings, a specially.
Al work warranted TO give satisfaction.
Prices FOR goods, now work and repairing as
lew ~ :ha Lowest. sep 10
~ Nrl:'E OF REMOVAL.
| wish to notify ny friends and tho public in
general thnt | havo removed from my former
place Of business No III King streoD 10 my new
store, where Shall be pleased TO SOC all who
may want anything in my lino, which consists
% COOKING and HEATING STOVES Tin,
Conper, Galvanized and Sheet Iron Ware
stove Castings and Brick Of xii description
furnished AT short notice. Old Cooking Stoves
repajrr,! and made rs good as new, or taken in
esohango for new ones. JOB WORK and RE-
PAIRlNG Of All kinds done in tho best manner.
and ROOFING, GUTTERING and SPOUT
Ing, in town or country, promptly attended
TO. l1S- Don't forget tho place, No. 23 King
strnet, one square buIow old stand, and on the
orpnsitr .idu
~ II ENOCH GRIM S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE To STOCKHOLDERS.

NJ OTtCE To STOCkHOLDEs 80.
The Annual meeting Of tho STOCkHOLlI
ERS OF THE LEXAN DRlA AMI
FREDERICKSBURH RAILWAY CON-
PANY will De held at the Off co Of Francis Il.
Smith, esq corner Of Wolf and St. Asanh SITS,
on SATURDAY, November II. 1877, al 10
o'clock, e. IN. Election for President and d.
rectors, ssm day ard place.
oct 9 wtd ALBERT uEWSON, Secty.
THO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONC Erin.
L Take notice, that the Undersigned who hHi
bean lawfully spponted and qualified by TN"
Orphans Court for Baltimore city, in tho State
Ct Maryland, guardian of Sarah 4. I,lncon
minor, entitled to property Ard money in the
State of Virginia, and who resides out OF H.. val
make application to the Circuit Court for tho
county of Alexan dris, VIrginis on Wednesday.
the 7th day of NOvembnr, 1877, that bnng tn"
fret day OF tho November term. 1917, OF SAID
court, for an order upon tn, guardian Of sai \
minor, in tho said State Of VirSinih, to pay snd
deliver to no sll persona. prov s:ty and money
in his hands belonging to sad wxrl; ahd us"
for authority ~ sue lJr, recover and rochlVn III
money OF personal property which may belong
TO said ward, and remove tho same so tho city %!
Baltimore, in tho State o.: Maryland. tho plncs
of residence ti my said ward rs well as inySai.
and where WAS appointn ~ her guardian.
HENRY CHASE
oct 6-2.w~h Guardian of Sarah +. Lincoln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
FISH, OYSTERS, sSr.

VIM II. SMITH SAMI SMlrlI.
WILLIAM Ii SMITH & CO.,
Dealers in
PRODUCE FISH AND Ofs"rEK@.
No. IL north Royal street. Market Bu!ding)
Alexandria, Virginia.
Having completed our arrangements for tho
Produce, Oyster and Fish business, WE ara now
prepared to furnish the trade with anything in
our line ut prices to suit
re- MELONS ana CANTALEUfS a spo-
atty.
We will also receive fresh SALT WATER
FISH three times n week, which will DO offered
for sslo at stall No. 3, City Market, by Mr.. }. g.
tention. aug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
COMMERCIAL,

ALEXANDRIA MARKET Ger. 81. The mar
ket i, general quiet al d depressed, Wheat Is
lover and prices ranged f:om 100 to HAS to
uaslity III yuA orc lot of extra choice, for Grn-
ham -four, brought liG; receipts OF z 27O bushes
Corn weak offerings f 7C0 bushels, and sales
ut 60 ard Gl for old, and E} for good new About
100 bushels &C Fye brought 81. No Oats re-
ported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

Scores Of our leading citizens owe their free
doom ftom rheumatism to Daraug' Rheumatic
Remedy, the greatest Of all kuowo remedies.
Lodille's Headache Specific cures headache 10
5 to 20 minutes. Costs 50 ceuts. oct 29-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
AMIJSENI EXITS.

T TITLE GIRLS OPERA.--Thu pioasing
~ Cantata Of New Years I've will be ranLnr
cd. under tho dircc trn of Miss X ATE $40 UT
ENBURGH, with TABLgAUN by tho child
ron of st. Mays congregation. 1T PEABODY
HAIL. next Tuesday. Oct. Both. Tickets -
cents Fo; tho beneli! of the now organ.
&s-DoOrs opon al p. M performance COM
mences 1T g. oct 23>lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

Mr.. W. ". Cofcaran, Of WASHINGTON, has
rooms at the Ballard HOu!e. Richmond, during
the fair
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

lost CHILD.-Oficcr John L.wIer, wi lie
on his beat at tho upper end Of King street,
yesterday evening, found little boy, about
seven years old, who had gotten lost from his
mother The child. who was crying bitterly,
was taken by the officer to the station house,
where he heard that a lady from near Chltou
station Lad been on the lockout Tor her lost
child, and taking the little boy to the Wash
ipeton ferry wharf found the mother there and
turned him over to her. The lady had given
up tho search, and WAS about 10 leave ''r
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

PASSED THRoUGn.-A special train consist
Jog of an engine, baggage car, smoking car and
palace car passed through this city at 1918
this moroiDg, having on board President Hayes
and party. who arc en- route to Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

GRAND OpENINa-The grand opening of
Millinery and Fancy Goods at Mr.. ). Lind
hemer's store, on King street. will take place
o-morrow. These goods are the finest aad
prettiest Mr. L. has ever before offered to the
ladies OF Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

Cow DISEASE A fatal disease seems 10 be
prevalent among many Of the cows 10 this city
aud vicinity. MIR. WIN: Iepg lost fine one
yesterday, the third he has lost since the first
day Of July. The COW was apparently well and
MIXED freely the day % which it died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

An oys ermau. named Phillips, was drowned
in HAMPTON Roads last Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

FOUND. 90 last Saturday week, Mr.. Wm.
P. Graves lost pocket book containing about
Sl2O in money and some coupons ADD OF her
valuable papers. He advertised his loss but
was unable to bear anything OF the missing
pocket book. uotil this morning, when Mt.
John Beach brought it TO him, havlos found 1t
on his plac, near the Catholic cemetery, where
NJ. Graves remembers having been, looking
after some cows, on the day OF his loss. Inc
u ouy aud papers were all touni intact.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

EvANGELIsTIc.-Thc services IN Christ
Church, to be conducted by Rev. Mr. Rains
fnrd Of En- laLd, began to nigh, at 30 o clock.
70 morrow at IL NJ, he begins with his bible
ReaGpea." The seats are free TO all and all are
inpita u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

lIANDKERCHIEFs-F For nice %, Silk Hand
kcrchicf call at tho Boss Clothing House,
(Bioudheim' & old stand, corner King and Far
lax streets. NJ BENDnEIM, Proprietor. oct |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

CANAL BoATMAN ARRESTED Cumber
land News says Last night Chief Of Police
Martz ard officer Slattcry arrested man named
Frank Wright, on the charge Of approprlatEg
to his own use money belonging to his employer,
Captain Frank McCabn, Of the canal boat ): Il.
Wilson. 1t is alleged that last Thursday Wright
drew the whole balance on manifest and alb
seconded without paying the fees due the line IN
which the boat was or making any return Of the
money to his employer. lie returned to this
city, yesterday, and alter a long search the eth
GERS found him 10 house 10 Hoffman II slow.
lie was lodged in Jail for hearing to Say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

CANTATA The cantata Of. New Var
will tie performed at Peabody Hall to night
for the hrnttt Of the new organ OF 81. Mary
Church. The children had dress rehearsal at
tl:r la last sight and arc represcnt' to be
we'll Instructed in their paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
STOVES AND TINWARE.
GThNSBURY s. BRO,

-
Manufacturers and Doalers in
STOVES AND TINWARE:,
Cor. King and Columbus SITS.
We have just received limo supply Of Cook
Stoves, Pnrlor Stoves aud Ranges, which we
offer very che,p. Prompt attention given to
Vii work entrusted to our caro- At prices to suit
the times-such As Roofing Spouting, Repairing
Old Stoves, Fire Placo Heaters, Ranges and
Furnaces We solicit the public patronage,
guaranteeing nn.icn ntisfaction OCT 6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

NJ. Il. CHURCH The meetings he'd yester-
day were well attended. At night the pastor
disooursed from Acts i. 4: Add being aSscn
hied together with them, commanded Ihcm
that they should not depar! FROM jeruSa!rm,
but wait for The promise of the Father, which
saith he ye have beard of me-" At the close
of the sermon Eve or six pecitents presented
themselves for prayers, aud many 10 the COO
grcgatiou appeared to be deeply impressed.
Rev. w. c. Webb announced that the after
noon meetings would commence at $3.50 Instead
of o'clock. The sermon to oight will be by
the pastor: subject. Compassion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

COLLISION The steamer Mary Washing
ton, while on her trip up the river, yesterday
morning, met with an acct lent. uear Fort
Washington The facts, as related, are that
tho steamer was met at that point ty the
schooner Pilot, Capt Norris, loaded with ma
nure, and bound from Washington to Norfolk,
which was taokiug down the river. The schoon-
or started to 90 about on the other tack, tut
missed and went ahead again. The steamer
had stopped, to avoid collisiou, when the sail
ing vessel came ahead, and her bowsprit crash
ed through the eide Of the steamer, carving
away her office and some ioiucr's work. The
schooner becoming entapgled, swung around.
and her seams were opened causing her to I'LL
with water. She afterwards drifted ashore,
lust below the fort wharf,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

AFFRAY.-An ARRAY occurred ncar the III Id
land depot, last night, about six O'Clock, be-
tween Messrs. Robert Colliuswor'h. conductor,
and Richard Slaughter, eoglueer of the street
and yard train. 1t seems that MIR. Co'IinS~orth
reported Mr.. Slaughter, for some alleged fault
10 running his engine, aud that the latter was
thereupon discharged. Last night Mr.. S!aush
ter met MIR. Colliosworth near the switch house.
on the corner Of Payne aud Wolfe streets. aud.
it is asserted. snapped pistol at him, and upon
its hanging fire, knocked him dowoo, and fired ,;
twice at him, missing him both times MIR.
Slaughter, however, claims that he shot over
Mr.. Collinsworh's head, in order to Tighten
him. Both of the parties are highly Ttsaect
able men and have many relatives ana friends
here. Mr.. Slaughter gave himself up to the
roce, aud was brought before the Mayor this
morning, who postponed the hearing Of the
case and admitted the accused to hsll until tour
o'clock this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

COMMITTED. -Wm. II. johnson. the negro
man who was arrested last week for robblng the
blacksmith shop of MIR. j. N. johnson, near
Cameron Run, has been examined by Justice
Brovp, of Fairfax, and fully committed to jail,
at Fairfax Z. H., to await tho action Of the
grand Jury,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

N1OTIGE--l hive this day dispoaad o. the
~ stock in my DKU Il and PRESCRIPTION
STORE to Mcss-s. JOHN d. II. LUNC and
WILLIAM X. DAVIDSON, who viii con-
tn,lc tho business al thu o. stand, undhr the
firm name of LUNT " DAVIDSON. Earnby
cordially recommend them to my former Gus.
TONERS Ard friends. knowing them to DO iully
COmre.,.lL t., c0LdIcL tho business in all It's de-
tails Pcrsons indebted TO me will please make
payment - mo, or to Messrs. Il. s. ID, who arc
nulhoriz ID 70 receipt for the same.
SAMUEL II. LUNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

PERSONAL MIR. Graham. Of Cumberland,
has erected handsome three story brick resi-
dcnce on the old Brodcrs farm. in Fairfax cpuu-
ty, uca? this CITY, and has removed his family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

CAPT. "JIM' STEUART. 1t must always be
agreeable to know that the people among whom
we have lived keep US 10 k'ndly rememp or %.
and the following notice, taken from the San
Diego (Cal) Union, of our fellow to"usma",
CAPT. ]. Nj. steuart, will not only be erat'fy's
to him, but to sll those among whom he lives
and moves: -,
I'VE see that q friend Of the olden time has
been elected Postmaster OF the House II kep'
Neutrality-suspicious. Nj. Steuart, OF Virginia.
Jim" Steuart was Sheriff Of Old Tuolunne
iu 1855 Sc. and man of mark 10 the politics
of that county fer many years. tie !aucnIed
sincerely the outbreak ef the rebellion, but
State ties we're strong with him, aud when VT
GINA seeded he went, with his kinsto'k, toto
the Confederate army and fought through tue
war with distinguished bravery. H. is mau
of generous and honorable qualities: and his
old Tuolumne county friends-repubIic'"s and
democra;s-will heartily congratulate HIN 90
his present good fortune.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

tees of the various gravayards on the south
western suburbs Ct This city is to be held ut the
CITY Treasurers { III 20 to-morroW evening, to
devise mems for hsvings good ro,i loading to
tim grounds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

PERsoNAL.-Mr. Sid Ions who made 50 ia.
vorats an impression last spring at the lheo-
logical Seminary and the High School, has now
returned to Alexandria, and purposes residing
hare with his family during the winter ut least.
Mr. Siddons arrived in Virginia twelve months
since, and in the interval has gained golden
opinions st the University Of Virginia, the
Washington and Lee University and the Theo
logical Seminary at Hampden Sidney, by his
tons. He purposes to devote himself entirely to
instruction in high art reading and effective
snoaking and the French and Italian languages
Mrs Siddons, who is q remarkable olocutionist,
will join her husband AS soon as she has com
pleted certain engagements ut the Piedmont In
stitute, conducted by Mr. Meade, ana at MISS
Rnndclph's school, ut Edge Hill. Mrs. s. will
likewise 10 prepared to form classes in this city
and Wa hingtOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

FoR RICHMOND Nj. B. Harlow. City
Treasurer, has been selected to represent inc
Alexandra Gamo Protective Association at the
State Convention, n Richmond, aud Will leave
for that city tomorrow evening. Several other
parties from this city will also 60 down, 10 De
present at the State Fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILTIEs.-Wa Var Del"rt-
nent, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, VAST
inoton, d. g.. Oct. 80, lS77-lO:So q. H.
For the Middle Atlantic States couay snc
rainy followed by clearing weather, colo hcr:n
erly shifting to warmer southerIy wlnos. an'
stationary followed by falling barometer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

The PRoposED FAlR-A meeting OF tic
subscribers to tho proposed AgilcuItur'! Far
Society was held at the Commercial Exoharge
this morning. Owing to the uofavorablc wealth,
er but few were present, but it was determined
to call public meeting Of citizens at some early
day and engage suitable speakers to urge upon
the people tho Importance Of the proposed So
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-30

CONSERVATIVE MEETINGS. ConserVaiiVe
meetings will be held 10 the county at the iol.
lowing times and places:
Wednesday, Oct. 5lst, 10 Washington town
ship, at Carne school house.
Thursday, Nov. lat, 10 Arlington township,
a. Balls Cross Roads.
Friday, Nov 81, 10 jefferson township, at
Il. Johnsons store.
Among the speakers will be Alex. Hunter,
George A. Mushbach, Hugh Latham, George
l.. Simpson, Capt. VIM Gcary, NJ. Is. Harlow,
Charles e. Stuart, H. w. Febres and Others
Ga Monday night next grand rally will be
held in this city, at some place yet to be deter
mined on, which will be announced 10 to NOR
rows paper.
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ES.SME EJ.T m EssEE.

ELOTHES LINES Of I'll sizes, Rope ard
~ Twincs Of al sizes and all kinds for sale by
MeLEAN Il lTHLER,
oct Ii 1O7 King street
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a.1Gal sIreytfIeH.

Allen Sullivan, who vas accidentally shot in
the geek las Saturday aight 90 the Aqueduct
bridge, was much better yesterday.
William e. Smoot has been appointed post
master at .Annandale, Fai,taE county, Va, vice
j. WiudSbcckcr, resi- gned.
DR.. G.. W. Chancellor has been elected Pres.
idani Of the secand BRANCH Of the Baltimore
City Council.
The ycuag woman dressed 10 buys clothes,
whose ght from Worcester, Mass, was men
toned yesterday, has been captured in New
York.
John Walter, resi- lent Of lha county, near
the Chain bridge, had mad stone applied to
him on Suolay, b.cAu'c he had been bitten
by mad deg, which aEterward died.
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SUNKEN BoAT--Tho Cumberland Allegan
ian SAYS that on Sunday navigation on the canal
was somewhat Interrupted by the sinking on
Friday night of the boat William Foley, about
forty miles from that city. The boat Was load
ed with B'ea Avon coal, aod ran INTO rcck
that had fallen toto the canal.