Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-02
tbs LATE REV. Dr. }. L. JOHNSTON. The
funeral services of the late Rev. DIR. }. L. John

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son will take place TO morrow evening at fou
o'clock at ST. Pau's Church, OF which he was
| for so long a time, the beloved rector. AS af
additional proof OF the feeling OF love and TN
bond of union exisling between the deceased
and his former congregation, alluded to yes
| tcrday, it should be mentioned that severa
times while rector OF ST. Paurs he received
calls from various wealthy congregations. most
of them accompanied with offers Of salaries
LARGELY exceeding that which he received here,
all of which he steadily refused. AT one time
! he was elected Bishop OF Alabalna but de
clined the position. preterring to remain with
| his people here.
The CANAI.--Thc Cumberland AlIcganlan
| has the following:-
Superintendent Stanhopc was in town yes
| tcrday, but left in the afternoon train. The
| water will not be let into the canal until the
| lOlh prox., when the entire canal, from here
to its terminus will be filled 1t will take about
fur days to ill the whole. The Maryland Coal
Company is said to be aow shipping seventy
hoppers day, paying the miuers fifty five cents
per too. This is paid without aoy violation OF
an agreement as this company refused to CO.
operate with the other companies IN the re-
ductlon Of wages.
LADIES UNION RELIEF THE ladies of the
Union Relief Society propose having pound
parry to morrow, at the Orphan Asylum. The
room will be open FROM a. m. to 5 p m. Tor
the reception Of the liberal donations OF grocer
les, &c., which the ladies hope will be sent bv
our people, vino have always been SO ready to
help the destitute. The Society expects to
close its Iabors for the season IN short time.
CLERICAL CuANus.-Rsv. T. McAtee, who
for many years past, has been IN charge OF the
Catholic Church at ST. Thomas, Charles coun-
ty, Nd, together with its attendant missions
10 that county, and who Is well known ID this
city aud he river ccuullcs, has been assigned
to another station, and Rev. MIR. DeWoI! OF
Leouard,own, put 10 charge at 81. Thomas.
FIRE AT CuARLOTTEsV LIE "A telegram
received here this morning from charlottesville
states that the Eureka House, ut that place,
kept by Mr.. II. Y. Dagiei, was destroyed by
fire last niyht with al Its cOuteuts. 1t Is not
stated whe her there any Insurance Or not.
Mr.. Dauicl is d sou 10 law Of Mr.. \. D. War
field, Of this city, and ia, many friends hcre
who will regret to hear Of his loss.
GERMAN BUILDING AssOC1ATIoN.-lhe
German 10 operative Building Association No.
2, held meeting last night and disposed OF
81, 600 at & deduction premium u thirty 1vc
per ceni The fine against members OF the
Board Of Directors, for uon attendance at meet
iugs was enforced in several cases with appa-
rcDtly saIutary effects.
Local Breyitses.
The alarm Of fire, about niue O'Clock this
morning, was caused by the burning rui OF the
chimney Of the old Friends NJ :etlns House, on
the corner of Wolfe aud St. ASaph streets, now
occupied by the Alexandra Aeadcmy.
MIR. a. A. WariHId, the newly appointed
Collector OF Customs has filed his bond, aud
assumed charge of the Gu ,tom House ycster
day
The steamer Sue, Capt. G.oghcgan, left
Baltimore yesterday alteruuon Tor TINS port.
Every certificate We publish regarding DR.;
Bulls Cough Syrup is genuloc, and we Will
pay reward of 81 600 70 anynnr proving me
contrary 10 single casc.-A. T.. Meyer It. Co.,
Baltimore, Md.
SLIGHTLY SOILED Shccting cotton bed tick
ing, table Inen, towels and narklus. we are
crowded, selling these goods at great loss.
Black silks very cheap. also black cash mere.
CAnrEns 7O7 Market Space,
mar l-s4w Washington, D. &.
just received new and elegant lot of Gents
Black Hats AT the Combination Store.
feb Is 5! HENRY SCHwARZ, Manager
81 have used DR.. Simmons Liver Regula
| tor myself aud 10 my family for years, and pro
I.l,1 .,lnntn TnG
| cioes that can be used. Nothing would induce
me TO be without it, aud | recommend all my
! friends, If they want TO secure health, to al
| ways keep 1t on hand.
"R. l.. Mort Columbus, Ga"
| Egery drupvist has calls for W ellis Eurek!
for the teeth; first class ar lce will always sell
! persons who use it help advertise 1t as bclnt
| first class.
| ms-All persons who have gas bills remaining
unpaid are hereby notified that unless Said bill:
are paid before Monday next, the gas will d.
NH 2-2t NH. NASH, sup't. of Gas.
A NNUAh nE Ell Nc
SUNDAY SCHOOL iMiIissS1oN'Y. SOCIETY
On Friday Evening, March ID
ATTHE Nj. Z. CHURCH SOUTH.
Singing Exercises by the Sunday School Rev
J. Harmon. of Baltimore city, will be presen
and address the meeting. Other speakers Ar
expected The congregation snd friends at
invited to be present. fab 2S-"t
GEkMAN BAFkiNG GQMpAS y ,,o--
The stockholders of this Bank are hereby no
tilted that the ANNUAL ELECT1ON OF ID
RECTOR:i will be held at the Banking HOUSE
on TUESDAY, March 9th, 1877, between tn
hours Of IL a. m. and p. N.
feb 2S-5. JAS. Fl. REID, Cashier.
IF YOU WANT A SMASH, OK A MIN
l. JULEP, OR ANY DRINK,
Why
! l. RAMMEL'S
MARKET SPACE,
Is the only place to get than pure
The BEST OF LIQUORS, WINES and O.
CARS always on hand. feb - 81
HOSIEKY, NEW STYLES.
i i'll G.. Nj. ADAMS.
feb 10 No. ~ King st.
TpIN HEAD OATEN GRlTS, fresh and tn
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