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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

sg PoRT GRAPE WtNE.-IhIs Vitae Is
made in New jersey, and is said 10 surpsss any
thing in the way Of wine over medo 1t Is cali
ed Speer's Wine, produced by Nj Spser Since
the true analysis of its properties has been pub
lished by James r. Chiffon & Co, those who
can afford 1t ere adopting its uso in preierence
to foreign wines Prof. Chiffon used it in his
own family. and has written to the public the
following card:
Laboratory OF }. T. Chiffon & Go,
New York, March ii. J
We have recently made careful analysis OF
the Port Grape Wine produced by Mr. Alfred
Speer, and do not hesitate in pronounclng It
pure. 1t contains all the properties Of the
Oporto grape, and, therefore, for medicinal uses
it is superior to other wines It's principal OF.
fects u pom the system are mildly. Stimulating,
diuretic, sudorifc and tonic. 1t will prove ben
{ 4 ,ial in affections Of the kidneys and chronic
diseases, with general debility Of tho constltr-
ton. Physicians may. SAFELY recommend it to
their patients in place Of the many ooub!i0I
mixtures too often sold as pure wine.
JAMES Z. CHILToN & Coz,
Analy tcal Chemists.
This wine can be had Of druggists, and Is
most excellent article for weakly persons, es:pe'
cially females 1t is very superior table wine,
and the most healthy drink nov in use. 1t
not spirited or manufactured article, like most
native wines-[Port!and Transcript. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
From VI ,isslin.tOn.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
WAshINdroy. July 1.-The administration
seems now to have settled down. Its policy
has been developed and wherever a change has
been made, it has been 10 tie direction pointed
out by the policy, leaving much unchanged to
await the proper time. This attitude will con-
tinue until the meeting of Congress when the
effect of the policy on the public mind, will be
evidenced by the representatives OF the people,
and with the light thus Obtained the President
will be able 10 make further movements pru-
dent'y. ;'"-
VIRGINIA NOTES.
The statements published concerning Col.
Mosby's relation to Mr.. Russell's appointment
is now known hers TO bo without tourda-
ton in fact.
The postal returns from the cities Of Rich
mord and Norfolk for the month of June have
been received ct the Pos!ofice Department.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The prominent candidates for the Brazilian
mission are Attorney General Harris OF Miss,
and Judge Lcville, of La, both native South
ern republicans.
Secretary Schurz has ordered an lnvestlga.
tion to be made By Mr.. Harrison one OF the
Government directors of the Uuiou Pacific
Railroad concerning the celebrated lost bonds.
Bayard Taylor is named 10 connection with
the Russian and Belgian missions and tho be.
lie is expressed that he can have either Of
hose piacrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
By Harrison & O. Neal, Auctionoer5.

BY HARRISON q " n eal, AuCtlQAoer5.
TEyILL BE SOLD in front Of our auction
w house, No. Is north Roysl street, on
THURSDAY, Juno 2lst, at j. O'Clock M, the
following property, viz:
A LOT on the west side Of Pitt street. betWesn
Cameron and Queen. so feet G inches front, and
running back 81 feet to q ten fee! alley, im-
proved by BRICK STABLE. containing four
stalls, with large feed room Water in the yarc
g L LOT near the the Gansi Basin, inpror ed
by stone structure Is leot deep and 32Iol feet
in length and breSdtn, known IA The ice house
property. ,-
lois, y feet ! inch front, On lbs cast side OF
ming parable! with Prince 81. lOJ f5et to 81 feel
court. together with the right to uso ten feet
alley.
4 A LOT OF GROUND improved by t.o
story FRAME BUILDING, beginning a.
point on tho north siGo q! IN a.loy 100 eet south
IF Queen street. aud extending from FsyntI9 81
70 Henry sire i, beginning On said aIloy ~ loot
ossa OF Henry street. and runniag thence We'sD
feet, n6r;:l parallel To faretLn s.roo. 40 t9st;
thence Gag. with l.id alloy 70 f,,t; tnnnco south
in strai s!t tiaD 80 fbct - The beginning.
Plats Of the above described los Can bs scan
At tho suctiGa rooui3 ni Harmon j. q Nesi, IL
north Royal street
Terms OF Sale Onc tnirj cash .ie residue In
and months; tho notes "f IN, purchaser
with approved secu:i:y, bearing !aterest from
the day of sslo to be given for tho deferred pay.
msnt:. Con7ayaEcing Mt tho expense OF the
purchaser. 10 Cts
NJ TIE above sa.e hss boen postponed until
SATURDAY, July Tn, al the same time and
place. jo2l-ts
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RY =. 4. KcrbY, Auctioneer,

(No, 81 king stteet RIeZanlFlH, Va
T7RUSTEE'S SALE BY virtue Of decd OF
i. trust from LOW Jones. jr.. tr'mo dated the
2lat day Of Decenlbsr, 1875, end Of record in
Libcr G., No. 4, p. IA Of lbs !ard records Of
A!exandria county, Va, ard Al tn, request OF
the person thereby sa2urol. shall. on MON
DAY, tue oh Day Of July, 1871, 81 Il o'cloca
ILL THAT TRACrOE LAND,
with tho imp ovemcnts thereon, s,tnatod near
Four ollie Kun, in said county; and containing
FIVE ACRES OF AND, the ssmo bolng tho
south half Of los No. 7ns described in a p and
cer.iti ,alo Of survey mado By Thomas Il G"rtss,
Surveyor, dated October -. 1874.
Terms Of Gale-C& Purchaaor to pay ths
costs Of convey ancing
ie ~: Louis T. PAYNE. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

EaSA CARD.-To all Who are suffering from
the errors and indiscretions Of youth, nervous
weakness, early decay. loss of MANHOOD &C., l
will send recipe that will cure you, FREE or
CHARGE. This great remedy was discovered
by q missionary in South America. Send D
self.addressed envelope to the Rev. JOSEPH L
INMAN, Station D, .:::n'.e House, New York
CITY. Job 6-eo&W6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
ECE MOUNT NEENON.

STEAMER Macy WASHINGTOa.
Daily trios, icavinr the wharf, foot Of Prince
street, a. l0N liz Calr4geo are in waiting at
Mount Vernon SPRING. Wns!t TO take visitors a
pleasant ride Of cue milo End q half through 4
beautiful grove 10 the mansion door. Round
trip, including admission to grounds, carriage
fare, &C., 81.
CHEAP CHILDKENS TRIP.
Children will bo taken on Saturdays for Is cts.
Adults 25c Round trip, allowing the privilege
Of landing and waiting the boats ret I'm a. any
Of her wharvos.
Tickets will entitle The holders to stop over at
the usual landings until the return trip of the
boat good only on Saturdays. Children must
in e.! cases be accompanied by thsir parents or
some adult friond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
By Harrison s. o. Neal, Auc!ionears.

Try VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF THk
- Corporation Court Of tho city Of Alexsn-
dris. entered on the 9Th day of April, 1877, in
the matter Of James H. Biggs. an insane person.
tho undersigned will, on the Ninth DAY OF
JULY, 1877, proceed to sell, before the front
door of the Court House, on Fairfax street, in
the city Of Alexandria, by public auction. for
cash, the following described real estate, belong
ing to the estate Of said James H. Biggs A
LOT OF GROUND, with FRAME HOUSE
thereon, OF the west silo Of Alfred street, and
fronting thereon II feet 6 inches. moro or less.
by l23 feet inches deep, between Cameron and
Queen streets. Purchaser - psy the cost
conveysncing.
ie Cts JAMES n. STEUART, Committss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
conservative Ward and Township
Meetings.

The Conservative voters of the city and county
of Alerandrs will assemble in their respective
wards and townships or Wednesday evening
next, the 18th instant, ut clock p. N. at their
usual place Of meeting, and select gentlemen to
represent them in the State Convention to be
held in the city Of Richmond on the 6th of Au:
gust to nominate candidate for Governor, and
at he same time to select gentlemen 10 represent
them in city and county convention to be held
at the Sun Engine House, in this city, on July
the 10Th. at Il o'clock M. to select two candidates
for The House Of Delegates from the city and
county Of Alexandris. The numbers from the
wards aad townships to each convention will be
as foloNs:-
First Ward, Deeg tey.
Second Ward 3 Delegates.
Third Wa-d, 6 Delegates.
Fourth Ward, Delegates.
Jefferson Township, l Delegate.
Arlington, Delegate.
Washington Delegate.
BY order OF the Conservative Committees
HUGH LATHAM, Chairman.
j. t. BECKHAM, Seer etary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
je 9-ts JAMES n. STEUART, Committee.
By Groom s. Wise

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
TOM SALE OF A VALU-
~ ABLE HOUSE AND LDT-Bg virtue OF
decree of tho Corporation Court for the city OF
Alexandria, vs., rendered st i.s April term,
1877, in tho cause Of Margaret Weimsn vs. Eliza
9. Adam and oLhers tho undersigned. commits
sioners therein named, will oHsr for sale by pub
lie auction, on WEDNESDAY,, July llth
1877, at II O'clock m.. on The premises the
BRICK DWELLING and lot Of ground Oh
the northeast corner .; Prince and W Washington
streets, new party occupied bT DR.. Rust. Sur
zeon Deatis..
Terms OF Ssio: Ono tenth Of the purchase
money in ca Ii, and the residue in three equal
i,staln1ents at six, twelve aud eighteen months
from day Of sale; the purchaser to give his
notes, bearing Interest, for the deferred pay
ments, end tito 10 bs retsnod un!lt all of the
purchase money is paid; tho property TO be kept
insured agains! ire, aai in event Of its desLruc-
ton by re, tho Insurance. money, or so much
thereof as may be necessary TO complete the
purchase, to be paid to the commissioners of sale
:. FERGUSON BEACH,
JOHN S. CHAPMAN,
is 6-2awts C)mm'rs Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

BSP SEoLA REDwEIN.-FMRFAX COURT
House, July 2, ls77--Jamss 3. Wearsr, l36
Market st., Philadelphia Dear Sir: have
boon sui isct to severe attacks Of headache which
last about three days. On Friday night, in the
beginning of one of these attacks, took wine
glassful of your "Soo!s Redwein," which IN q
short time relieved me, and kept mo frao from
it the other two dsys. I would advise persons
afflicted IS I have been ID give ita trial. Yours
A. 4. CHAPMAN.
For sale by E. S. Lesdbeatcr s. Bro. liz &
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

nF LOOK LOOK I'VE nave had sent US
from large retailer in New York city quite
lot of LADIES BOOTS which arc a l;ts,o out
of style. They will bs sold at about one fourth
of their cost. Ask for job lot al
myl8 WADDEY'S, II King -.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

TIE STEAMBOAT NARY WASHING
TON can DO chartered for Excursions by ap-
plying ON board to p. II. TROTH, Presldont
uf the Company. or to &c. SHAYMAkER, at
his Insurance otIco 81 and 50 King stroet je 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

The TT r:.sc Ferry Cos. s!oatrer CITY OF
ALENANDI!i i viii make family excursions
10 GLYMD%E ari @s!urn TIL EiDAT and
THURSDAY EVENINGS, commencing on
Tuesday, july IL, 1871 I:c&e Cts i5a. P"st will
leave foot CT %..=; str1ei Il. - z. NJ. Sharp.
IL eff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
sPz.itL NOTICES.

Va BERoRE REMOVAL TO THE CORNER,
will close out my fne Stock of Clio ny ACC
Gents Furnishings, comprising in pa! Cats''
mele Suits a! $500, all Woo! Cashmere Pa"!s :!
s2.CO, heavy sl linen Coats, slightly d"'nss11'
at 50 cents, and all my lile Cloth, Casul SO SID
Diagonal Worsted Suits proporslota:eiy low.
As III, time is drawing near, you will cal! early
to procure bargains.
For all who contemplate travelling, and for
other purposes, have Inc and complete AS
sortmelt of Trunks and Sstchsls
S. DEALHAM,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

- By Harrison L. o. Neal. Auctioneers.
GALE OF GROCERIES,, FuRN1TURE
y &c.-Will be sold on WEDNESDAY,. Ju
" It'll, st the residence of the late George A
4Bosssrt, corner Queen and Fay cite streets a. II
O'clock q. M, the entire stock of Groceries, SnoI
Fixtures, Household sLd Kitchen Furniture
&c. &c. Sale positive. Terms-Cash
iv7-3t JANE a. BOSSART, Admir-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
II A:lLT EXCU HSION
The too steamer
RIO TITS NDEpRJT,'

lie 30 steaGlJ:
CHARLOTTE FANDERBLLT,
Captain Charles Eatwislo. will, until further
notice. make tri-w weekly trips down tho Potonlsc,
leaving Hooe's wharf, loJt OF Prince st, MON.
DAYS a1I FRIDAYS. ct $50 O'clock D m.;
returning about o'clock p n. Tickets 80 cte.;
children half price.
SATURDAYS the steamer will so TO PINEY
POINT and POINT LOOKOUT, leaving
Prince street wharf at p. M; returning Mon.
day about 80 o'clock b. N. Tickets ST. 30
round trip. For sstorooms and bsrths enquire
on board. 4 BRASS BAND will 60 on the
Pinoy Point trip The steamer can be chartered
for excursions ROBERT PORTNER,
ip EG-tf Pros Pinae ar Stae m hat "a
uOl FOR rINEY POINT, FORT MON
IL ROE. NORFOLK AND THE CAPES
Tho splendid steamer JANE MOSELEY will
resume her SATURDAY NIGHT TRIPS to
the above points, commencing SATU HDA!
EVENING tho 18th Instant, at $50 o'clock ;
returning viii arrive in Alexandria about !. 80
5. m. Monday.
Farc-Rourd tip 10 Piney Point 81; 70 al
other points ST. Cali and secure Z s!stero5m
for this delightful trip.
Good Caterer employed. Piano on board.
SAMG. BACON, Pres't.
ia2l F. A. REED, Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
SUMMER RESORTS.

VISITORS To THE MOU NTAlNS OF
v VIRGINIA
during tn q season OF 1871 WILL ind ct
THE Orkney STRINGS.
Shenandoah county, vs. twaive mile. iroin the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, 1T Mt Jackson,
ASUMMER RESORT,
which ii ne. NJ ountain air and scenery, admirable
aud extensive hotel Recommendations, and d va
rlety Of gay amusemerts render truly delightful,
whilo the numerous mineral spris 81, which ere
shown both by analysis and the wonderful cures
they have wrought TO be tho
BEST MINERAL w AIERS OF
AMERICA,
offer 10 inraiis suffering with chronic dlsease:
remedies of unsurpassed utility and power: For
Springs pamphle. apply st Leadboater & bro'e
dug Store, in Alexandria or write to
$. GOODE, Manager.
ia 2l-1rn Orkney SPRING..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

No child can sleep s,uudIy while suffer- ng
with Collie or from Techlug. Remove the
cause by using Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Dolly
p cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July The mar
ket closes quiet. Flour Is firm and unchanged.
Wheat is 10 good receipt. and about 1000
bushels were offered and sold today at l55,
l6O l65. no and It's as to quality. Corn is
scarce and higher aod 200 bushels Of white sold
at IS; sales OF Inferior mixed at 65 and 81. A
small lot Of Rye brought Is, aud about 200
bushels Of Oats 4544i.
BALTIMORE. July 7;-Virglnis -, old, 80;
deferred a. do. consolidated 699: do. I'd series -.
Cotton nominaly steady: middling l2t Flour
steady, firm, quiet and unchanged. Whest
fairly sctlvo and iirm Southern req PRIME nn 1,os
2 Western winter red August delivery l40al4l
Corn-Scutnern quiet aud frner; Western
opened strong and higher, but closed weak and
ls3c off from the highest; Southern white G4aGG
do. yellow CO; Western mixed spot and } uly GZ
Aug Gl2aCls; Sept 62 bid stermer 57s Oats
white 44s45; do. mixed 40a45; Penna 45a45;
Rye quiet and steady; prime Is: Hay dull aud
unchanged. Coffee firm and quiet Rio cargnes
l7a203c; jobbiug l. ,22c: Sugar quiet at lls.
Whisgey steady at 81 l23
NEW YORK, July 7.-Stocks lower Ut open"
ing, but finer after iicst board. Money -.
Cold LOST l05s. Flour advancing Wheat held
2s3c higher and quiet. Cora &c bettar and fairly
active.
BANK STANDARDIZATION York July -
The following is the weekly bank statement:
Loans, increase ..... 81 o0S ZVU
Specie, lncrease..... o,0o,ooo
Legal tenders, decrease. ......""."". oO OO
Deposits, lacrCase.."".... 3, i4O 4UU
Grculati?n, decrease '''''''''"'''' M m m
hese:Ve ''''''
49,
the receipts and shipments Of coal during the
week ehoihg to'oAy two
c RECEIPTS p,. - Act JOY
). T. AgneW q Co".".''''''''' ''' '''''''''''' oVo
no.., 3O7a
..' 'o'"
,os,f,,,, 10 Sn1' I'd AN TO- so26
innor "nG HI Gn"i iin 400
D. l. ASne" 1" o''"' ''''''' '''''''' ''''" wv
Ttol 3 O2S
$500
In the Eng sv gram m mafE0t apd
egon descriptions advancing "a TO ID per Genital
Other qualities brought tue'day's prices rlouE
was in improved request at July previous ratea.
Corn YVES Sd Gearer.
! At the Baltimore Stock Board yesterday 3. y
.. shares sold at 90, closing at "! DID, u sskeo.
- ---------------- --
PORT or ALEX ANDRiA, JULY q.
O.. &c AL Moon r;sos ! %
gun SiisS ''''''"'''' 81 T;Sh wster GO
pun so.' 800. 1910. - -
ARRIVED.
| Steamer Sue, Baltimore to Broders j. Co.
: SAILED.
Steamer THOMPSON, Leonsrato~h' W
4 Need. >;.i H. r., proao-,
| Steamer MaIaho' Noh'hi' ny jus otooo''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
l,DSls EkCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July The mar.
ket closes quiet. Flour Is firm aud UNCHANGED.
Wheat is 10 good receipt and about 1000
bushels were offered and sold today at l55,
100, l65. ITO and IT'S as to quality. Corn is
scarce and higher aod 200 bushels Of white sold
at IS; sales OF Inferior mixed at 65 and 81. a
small lot Of Rye brought Is, aud about 200
bushels Of Oats 4544I.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

COLUMBIA FIRE Goa called meeting of
the Columbia Steam Fire Engine Company vas
held last nieht. The only business of public
interest transacted was tho passage Of q resolus
ton endorsing the present Chief Engineer and
IRE WaTdeds aud peIi;ioaiug the City Council
to re-eect them,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

sirOR RENT.-The STORE ROOM on the
e northeast corner Of King and Union streets
the best location in the city for grocery and
liquor store apply ut this office. SO lo-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

reE To THE LADIES we have just receiv-
ed very large and superior stock Of 10"
QUARTER SHOES, in all Of the late styles
They nre handsome and durable THESE
GOODS ARE FIRST GLASS, and they will
be sold for much less than they Gun be bought
elsewhere
~r1o waDDEN "a inr Il;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

STRANGE Craft sail boat built it the
woods OF Fairtay, heretofore mentioned in the
Gazette, has been brough. to this city, aad is
20" 'ylns III the cove pear Battery Rogers,
where the maSts and rigging will be placed 10
position. The boat is quite a curiosity and
plumbers OF people have visited Der. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

EOE RENT Tho TaREE STORY BRICK
e. DWELLING HOUSE, on Cannon street,
adjoining the s.oroof W. a. johnson Apply TO
lei s. 6. BRENT.
TOR RENT.--A DESIRABLE BRICK
T. DWELLING, No 2S4 EiAg street, with a
largo garden attached. containing variety OF
fruit. Apply tG
nv Scott HESSELlUS SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

WEATHER paopApILIr1Es.W ar DGRart'
a,en., Office Of the Chit SIgnal OJ!ceF' Has1
,ngtoa, d. g., july !. ioII-lo:So a. N -.
For tho Middle Atlantic States STATIONARY or
lower pressure, northeast winds ,Vecrlng 70
.outhery, warmer, Gear or partly c'o"'y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

NEW YORK, July 7.-Stocks iowor Ut open"
ing, but finer after icst board. Money Il.
Gold l0j4al05s. Flour advancing. Wheat held
2s3c higher and quiet. Corn &c bettsr and fairly
active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07
FdbSs SALE, OK ssENE.

TOR RENT-Thst disirsble STORE and
Il DWELLING. No. . N. Royal ST. It has
an eycellsn: cellar. is supplied with gas ard
water, and being located directly opposite the
Market Building is ono of the best places for
business in tho city. Lit Tie roar O. the lot there
is good brick stable, both buildings beng
covered with slate. This ontire property VII!
be let to good tenant at a very moderate price.
limo bargain is contaminated before thel4th day
of July, 1871 it will, ut 10 o'clock on that day,
in front Of the premises, DO rented by public
auction TO the highest responsible bidder.
For particulars, enquire of
ieND-2W J&O II, HILL Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

Coal SHIPMENTS. The non-arrval Of coal
b canal owing to tho strike, aud blockade, by
the beatmcp, has compelled the shippers here
to I'll their more pressing orders from the stock
which had accumulated upon the whsrVes. The
reserved stock Of most of them has been nearly
exhausted in this manner, and should not some.
thing be done shortly shipments must come to
standstilI. The American Coal Company,
yesterday, wheeled from their docks. Oh board
Of vessels. over ono thousand tons of coal. the
largest days work. ever done there, by barrows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

TLEGANT STEEL ENGRAVlNGS sell.
~ ing at one third the prlco Ut the frames q!
tho ar. sales this week jy7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-07

gzyN. 4. BERGLEI will Continue tEs bus
w meas at tho old ataT:l, md is Offering great
to ail wanting DRY GOODS.
2-1n
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-31
stolen Goods Found.

The Buffalo Courier, of the 2lst inst,
contains a full account of the arrest of a
bad man passing under the name Of
Charles Mitchell, who was taken with
great difficulty by four good detectives.
In Mitchells apartment we're found a
great many stolen articles, burglars
tools. etc. Among other things a fine
lady's gold watch with makers name
engraved, w. G. Byrd, Memphis,
Tenn." 1t is ascertained that this
watch and a large quantity of valuable
jewelry, amounting in value to some
$500, was stolen from the residence Of
Mr.. P, NJ. Patterson in this city several
months ago. This is the first trace Of
the goods. Mitchell denied having ever
been South, but said he bought the val
liable articles or won them on bets, and
that he knew nothing of the burglars
tools.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1877-12-31
r. E. Wilson'S statement.
sENArOBIA. MISS. December %,

SENAToBIA. MISS, December ", 1877.
To the Editor Of the Ledger:
/ find in your local column Of Wednes-
day last this news item, which l herein
enclose:
The police have been notified to keep
a lookout for a white man named Robt.
E. Wilson, who stole a mule from Col.
James Walker, near Senatobia, Miss, a
few nights since, and is supposed to have
come in the direction of Memphis. A
description Of the thief and mule is also
furnished"
And in the same paper of Thursday
last this insertion, which | also enclose:
"E. Wilson, who stole a mule from
Colonel Walker, near Senatobis, Miss.
was spprehended by Colonel Walker and
some officers at Lucy Depot in this
county yesterday. They passed through
here to day with the mule and the thief"
This latter being E. Wilson, but mean
ing the same person. l wish to request
a correction of the matter in print. |
was arrested, but wrongfully. The part |
wish corrected is that l did not steal a
mule. | was in partnership with Colonel
Walker, and have had the mule in my
own possession for three years, and rode
the mule on a visit to a relative near
Memphis. This relative is Samuel Ran.
kin, hear Lucy Depot, to whom l refer
the citizens of Tennessee. l also refer
you to any citizen at or near Senatobis
for my character and behavior. By in.
sorting this you will greatly oblige,
Yours, ETC., R. E. WILSON.