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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01
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my Scott Ii ESS ILLUS SMITH.
HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS.

CTEAMED OYSTERS
- AtJACOB BOHRAUS,
NO. Is SOUTH ROYAL STREET.
Ho has just completed his now apparatus for
stoamng oysters, and has fitted up a LADIES'
DINING PARLOE, where oysters in every
style and other deicacies will. be furnished at
tho shortest notice and ut all hours.
I'M PORT ED WINES and BRANDlES
and othor choice liquors can bo had ut tho bar.
sep 2S-im
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

SLIGHTLY SoILED.-For nice pair of grey
20o draws call at the Boss Clothing House,
lBlondheim's old stand, corner King and Fair
fax streets Nj, BENDHEIM, Proprietor. oct |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

NJ Office TO LOT HOLDERS-All persons
~ holding lots in the different cemeteries
who wish to have thnir lots cleaned and tombs
react and cleaned will please apply to mo, and l
Will sec that tho work is done is n workmanllRo
manner. WALTER II. DALEY,
sep 27-3t = go Sexton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

aag How IT Is DoNE.-The first object in
Ifs with tho American people is to get rich; !"
tho second how to regain good health. The
first can DO obtained by energy, honesty and
saving; the second (good healthy by using
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER. Should you
be Respondent sufferer from any of the effects
of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Indigestion, &C.,
such as Sick Hea lncho, Palptation Of tho Heart,
Sour Stomach, Hsbitua Costivoness, Dizziness
of the Head, Nervous Prostration, Low Spirits,
Sc, you mood not suffer another day Two
doses Of August Flower will relieve you at once
Sample bottlos 10 cts regular sizo Is cts. Posi-
lively sold by al! first class Druggists in the
United States. sop 20-1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01
CORPORATION COURT Judge E. H. LcUc

CORPORATION COURT Judge e. VI. LcU(
presiding. "A Grand Jury WAS sworn, consist
ing of j oseph Brodcrs, foreman, G.. H. Adams
W. A. johnson, Nj. IL. Janney, }. ID. IL. LuIt
Il. j. Lloyd, ?. b. Hooe, L. Ii. ArpIch ard
L. w. Avery. They retired to their ROOM and
after time returned indictments against Mel
aon Bishop and John Hunter, malicious wound
log with intent to kill; VIM. Allen, breaking
into house with intent to commit larceny; Y.
w. Yundt, forgery.
The Grand Jury also returned an Indictment
against George Gray for robbery, not true
bill. And having 10 further business the Grand
Jury was discharged.
Com. vs. Frances Schmidt; for keeping dis
orderly house aud house Of ill fame; pied not
guilty; jury; verdict guilty on both counts ana
fine ct $685. sentenced by the court to i've
months 10 Jail.
Licenses to sell liquor wore granted to Edward
l.. Sizer and James II. Dugan.
Com. vs.. Nelson Bishop; malicious wound
ing with intent to kill; plea cot guilty; jury;
verdict guilty and sentenced to five years In the
penitentiary.
Com. vs.. VIM. Allen; entering a house in the
night time with intent to rob; plea guilty, and
sentenced to three years 10 the pententlary.
Court adjourned until to morrow morning at
ii O'Clock.
PREMIUMS Tho following is the report OF
the committee 90 vegetables, made at the lato
fair of the Woodlawn Agricultural Society :
For the best display OF vegetables, Thos. Gar.
roll lG varieties, number Of these. the best
of their KIDD, on exhibition; best swoot pota-
toes, Levi 3. Stiles; best Irish potatoes--ear,y
rose, Charles Bacnper; pearless, 7. II. Troth;
peach blows. p. Fl. Troth; best cabbage, VIM.
ii. Torrison; best bccts, Benz Barton; best
spinnage, Benjamin Barton; two sugar trough
gourds, S. Ii. Snowdeu.
The vegetables on exhibition 10 size aDd
quality were very credlable. Owing to tho
want Of space they could not bo exhibited 10
manner to do justice.
r. L. ROBERTS,.
ROBERT SMITH,
Committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. Var Depart
a,cmt, Office oftte Chief Signal Officer, Wash
tsgton, d. G., Oct. l, lS77-lO:30 q. M
For the Middle Atlantic States light east wIuds,
veering to southeast, warmer, clear or partly
cloudy weather, and stationary pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

YESTERDAY The weather yesterday was
bright and beautiful, and the attendance at tho
various churches was large. In Christ Church,
Rt. Rev. Bishop Penick. Of Africa, preached
at night; at the Uoion Presbyterian Church
Rev. MIR. McMurran preached at night; at the
Baptist Church Rev. Mr.. Lake preached in
the morning. The revival services in tho Metho
dist Protestant and Baptist churches at night
were very largely attended, and at the latter,
seven persons, two males and i've females were
baptized. The rovivals will both be continued
during the present week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

BaS-Physicians have used Speer $ Port Grape
Wine, and having applied to it the strictest test
known to chemistry they do not hesitate TO pro-
nounco it q pnro wine of medium strength, and
recommend it to BIO Of groat advantage TO the
aged and indrm; also in low and typhoid types
of fovers Speor's Port Wine will BIO found very
superior. sep 27-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01
ea%MIAsMA RENDERED PoWERLEss. -Th

EaFMIAsMA RENDERED PoWERLEss. Tho
most certain way 10 ronder powerless tho
miasmstiS vapors which, produce chills and fever
and other malsriou5 disorders, is to iortlfy the
system against them with that matches proven
tive Of POI iodic fsvers, Hcstetters Stomach Bit
tors. The remedial! operation Of the Btter5 is
no Isss certain than their preventive effects, and
tn az may be rolled upon TO overcome cases OF
fsvor and ague which res SIS! quinino and tho min
oral rene lies CT the pharmscopceis. Dyspepsia,
constipation bilious complaints, rheumatic all
ments and general Debility, likewise RAPIDLY
yield TO their regulative and tonic influence.
Thsy arc al inealculable blessing to tho weak
and nervous of both sexes. an e1ccIlont family
medicine, and tho best safeguard whichth trav-
eer or omigrsnt can take to an unhealthy climate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

he right thing in the right place is without
doubt Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup, the best remedy
for Babies while teathing. Price, only % cents
l,I,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

WIN. MANN RED WARRIOR AXE
w Our Axo has stood the test for more than
fifty years. We make our Axes in the old way,
putting the steel into the iron, not over it. Our
Axe is just what we claim for 1.-THE lest in the
market. Every Axe stamped WIN Mann,
Superior Lewistown Cast Steel"
a largo stock of the above Axes just received
and for sale wholesale and retail at 50 King st.,
corner Of Royal, by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01
FOR SALE Or RENT.

rHOR RENT--A SMALL FURNISH ED
~ HOUSE for ront. Apply at d Huke st.
COP 27--1W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01
AHsGISE7aENTS.

r.KAND TOURNAMENTS at M ARSHALL
" HALL WEDNESDAY, Oct 3 Tho fol-
: lowing prizes will be compatel for: lst pr'zo
one aadsoine saddle "a prize, one Ii .ndsolne
Bridi 81 prize. Whip AMI Spurs. At the con.
cu!ion oftha riding there W 1t be given on the
esq. of \ eys, Va, will address the knights
An appropriate coronation address will also be
delivered. Each knight will be required to pay
AT oLtfance f,e Of tw) (2) doIlsrs, and must ride
md title. Tho steamer Msttano will leave
King 81 wharf at 10 30 o'clock a. IN ;, stopping
at all intermediate landings. Fare round tip,
including admission to the grounds SOC. Tickets
TO he had st the store of NJ Bosssrt, q south
Fairfax st , where the prizes will be on e1hbi-
too. oct LIT
SAkEprA HALL.
TWO NIGHTS ONLY,
MONDAY AND TUESDAY, October snd2.
Nine. NINON DUCLOS
TROUPE OF SENSATIONAL BLONDES.
SELECTED SPECIALITY ARTISTS
GRAND SPECIALITY COMBINATION.
THE MONARCH OF SHOWS,
Introducing for tho first time tho Grea! Partisan
Sensation,
LA MINUET.
Tho performance t. conclude with tho mirth.
provoking farce CT
SEVEN BEAU lies;
OR, THE DIZZY BLONDES.
Admission IS and soc. Doors open at us;
curtsin rises at o'clock sharp. sep 27-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

Il HOUSE, with water and gas, No. las Cam
oron street, between Washington and st. Asaph,
formorly occupied by Col. Ashby. Possession
given October lst. Apply TO
son II VIM GRAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

Pu1LADELPuIA,Octl.- Cattle dull aal lower;
sales of !, BOO good to prime Casa; medium 4s5;
common Bad Sheep dull and lowor; salo5 OF
1000 good to prime 5s54; medium At Adj com mon
.a3. Hogs dull; sales OF 1909; prime Chicago .;
good 81; common st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

Mb- The subscribers to tho proposed Agricul-
tural Society arc requested to meet at the Corn
Exchange on wednesday morning, At 10 o'clk.,
punctualy oct 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

TIE PATENT OFFICE FlaE.-rho committee
Investigating the origin and causes Of the
Patent OHae fire are pursuing tho work as
signed them with cxactuoss and diligence, and
do not fail to make note OF every incident men
toned to them in connection with the disaster.
1t has been strongly 0timatol in some quarters
that tho fire was burning at least three hours
before any alarm was sounded, and this, to.
gcther with report that certain records of the
Indian Office were removed to the stable in the
neighborhood of the Patent Office, which was
also burned, will receive the attention of the
committee 10 their deliberations The report
of the commission is looked for with great To-.
forest. Agent Lcman, heretofore long connect
cd with the building, says. to his certain
Knowledge, the building has been on fire thrco
or four different times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

Res "SEoLA REDWEIN. I'VE have used,
Soda Redwsn for some timo past in our fsmil-
los, and find it 10 be OF wonderful efficacy IN
Mrs. DR.. BAKER,
Fairfax Court House.
Baltimore, Md.
g. M. JACKSON,
1920 18th st., Washington.
WALTER HELEN,
SOL d st., Washington.
For sale at all Drug Stores epl9-lm
say NEW STORE New GOODS IL have
removed from 50 King street to G2 King
stroot cornor Of Fairfax, whore l am now ready
to supply all with Clothing and Gonts Furnish
ings. My stock is now complete in all its
branches, consisting in part Of Suits of the
Choicest Material, woll mnde apungoi and
cheap Thanking my customors forpast fsvors,
shall spare no effort TO deserve thoir future
patronage, at my now storo No G2 King street
corner Of Fairfax.
sug8 s. DEALHAM,
E6y CLEANSE THE SYSTEM and purify the
blood. QUIRK'S IRISH TEA will do this,
and relovo Dyspepsia, Sick Headache, Constr.
patton and all diseases caused BY arrangement
of the Stomach or Liver. Sold by Druggists.
Twenty-Five cents per package, making one
quart Of medicine. tea cup of which is dose
bde TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
Young people, remember this. Use daily
THUkSTON'S IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. It will preserve them through life,
Sold by druggists. 25c per bottle. feb Sly
lFIlARD TIMES demand economy. Prao-
tice it. Renovate your soled Gloves with JOU.
VEINS INODORLESS KID GLOVE
CLEANER 1t will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold by druggists. Is cents per bottle.
DOTOMAC SHAD, No. 2 Msckerel, in bbls
4 and kits, also No. 3 large and medium
Mackerel.
sep26 w. A. JOHNSON.
SMALL SUGAR CURED HAMS, SHOUL
~ DERS and BREAKFAST PIECES, I'M
canvassed, for sale by .a.s..... q
sup 2G ,sreE. w. A. JOHNSON.
TF,YOU wish FINE TEA, try our Gun
l. Powder at ST. 90 per Id. If you want good
Tea use our Oolong and Japan, at so cents. g.
aug McBURNEY &SON.
CHOICE UNCOVERED SUGAR CURED
~ HAMS and SHOULDERS in store and
for sale by ia. s.... -. ::
sep 10 R; W. AVERY. 226 King ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

r OST-On Saturday, small round BLACK
- ONYX EARRING, With pearl in centre
and gold rim. A suitable reward will be paid if
returned to tho s. 4. conner of Washington and
OronOcO sts, e. oct l-3l#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01
LEGAL NOTICES.

STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.-The regu-
- lar annual meeting of the Stockholders Of tho
ALEXAN DRIA and WASHINGTON RAIL-
ROAD COMPANY, will be held at the Off ce OF
the Company, in Alexandria. Va, AT 1880
O. clcck q. III, on MON DAY, October 22d A. D.
1877. JOHN GROVE,
sop 21-wtd Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

PERsoNAL-'rhc Lynchburg News says
mir. l.. S. Brown, representative of tho Vir'
GINA Midland. and Baltimore and Ohio Rail
roads, who has been 10 Atlanta for several
months past, has returned to the city, and VIC
are glad to know will romain with US. The
Southern travel, especially over the Midland
Road, has been very heavy this season, and
the fact is mainly attributable to the influence
of Mr. Brown, who is genial and descrvedly
popular gentleman. We congratulate our peo-
pie generally that he and his es.imablo family
will remain with us 10 tho future.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

NEW YORK, Oct. l-Stoeks firm Money A.
Gold 1929. Flour dull and dropping Wheat
quiet and heavy. Corn quiet and steady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

NUR ROASTED COFFEES-Tbese goods
~ arc roasted by the most improved method,
viz: Patent Alright Steam Power Revolving
Cylinders. by which regularity in roasting is At
tanned and tho aroma and sweetness Of tbs coffee
secured
oct l GEO. McBURNEY s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01
AND ORGANS,

DIANOS AND ORGANS,
From the most celebrated factories, for salo ana
rant Pianos and Organs sold on tho instslment,
plsn on the most reasonable terms. Tuning ana
repairing promptly attended to by exper''hc""
men at ,,,,c
PIANO WARER D MS,
aoa Eleventh st., few doors above Pom" a'''
Sole Agency for pssSie; q coI9n kNa sna a.
G C vs. and an MeOAhMoN's f*V0F''' rlAN0''
10 lG-tf ----------
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

on BBLS NOS. and NEW MACKER-
~ Ell and LABRADOR and SHORE
HERRING, warranted full weight. For sails
low by GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
oct lG6 and 10 King stroot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

Tic market opens active and lrrn. Flour IS
quiet and unchanged, with receipts and demand
limited Wheat is in good receipt ana olo2
bushels were offered to, day, and sales msd' ST
13Oall5, Il, to quality. Corn is active ana n'gn-
or and $50 bushels werc sold at 70 for white IL
for mixed, and 70 for yellow. 2l0 bushels OF
Rye brought g. and 49, of Oats % and 81 tho
former price for inferior. Country produce IN
botor receipt, and prices somewhat lower.
BALTIMORE, Oc"r. l.-VirSinia ts, old 81
do deferred 81; do. consolidated 6la a. -
series 42t. Cotton quiet; m lung iutatls.
Flour dull and heavy; Howsr d st. aad WoSse r.,
Super :; 7j,S5; do. Extra sass; do. Family 81
ASS 25; City Mills Super 4aSl 70; DO Extra
5 last is; do Rio brands 7 25aS7 81; fa:apsco
Family IS 80 Whaat-SouLhern steady and
firm, With fsr demand; Western dull south
ern red good to prime l35al45; do. amber 1881
$50; Western steamer l25 bid; d, No; z winter
rod spo. l45; Oct l42; Nov 1873 bid; do No. 3
winter rod 1861 Corn-Sontharn quiet ana
steady; Western quiet and firm; Southern white
7O.7l; do yo!low 81; Western mixed spot ana
Oct 57s; Nov 59l bid steamer 5l4 bid Oats
quiet und ste .dy; Southern :2s3s Western whit"
;S5aS6; do. mixed 33a35. Ry qui,t at G6.C9 tlay
llrm; demand good; Maryland and Pennsyiya'
niu prime Halo. Coffee quiet and steady; Rio
c.rsoos lG3a2l jobbing l7a22. Sugar que nj
lot! Whiskey quiet at Sll2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

The MopFETr REGISTERS. The work Of
putting up the Moffet registers in this city has
DOT yet been completed, but it is expected that
it will be tonight 1t is understood that the
saloon keepers declined to use the registers on
Sunday. on the ground that the sale OF liquors
on that day was forbidden, consequently tho
Jingle of the bells was DOT heard yesterday. One
or two Of the bar rooms have reduced the size
Of their b,er glasses and raised the prico Of
whiskey, but others again keep the same prices
and glasses. The popularity Of the latter has
conSi lcrabiy increased with consumers and it
is believed that their oourso will prove the
wiscst 10 the cud For the information of the
retail dealers the Commissioner of the Revenue
states that section l l Of the N1offett liquor law
has reference exclusively to the wholesale and
retail dealers Those who take out i wholesale
liquor dealers license, and then an additional
retail license, alone are exempt from the
tax on sales Ct liquor to be sent out Of the
State. The retail dealer must register every
sale of liquor he makes from one.h half pint up.
wards. Those whose license is ito be drunk
where Sold" or bar room license, cannot sell
any malt or alcoholic liquor to be sent out OF
the house. Ii must be drank where sold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

I SATISFIED. will be remembered by The
readers of,he Gazette that 8 precocious lad in
formed Justice P.dgcft, some few days ago,
that the circus was coming. and show times
had changed, g., add tho Justice gave him
souc hopes that tho amount necessary TO- gain
admission might be rorthooming.! "a Satnr.
day the lad visited the Office TO see what the
prospects WERE lie got the quarter, and 1t any
oae can ilngaine the delight, lot them imagine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

rTRY THE OLD DOMINION CIGAR FOR
Il FIVE CENTS-This Cigar is made from
genuine Havana and Pennsy lgania Tobacco,
with fine Connecticut wrapper.
oct I GEO McBURNEY & SON,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

ARRESTED AND RELEAsED.-The Norfolk
Vireinian says :-"Capt. Rodgers of the schoon.
err Capacity, who was lodged in Jail by Justice
B. Il. Tatem, Of the county. few days ago 90
the charge of stealing a hawser valued at 500
belonging to Messrs B. & j. Baker IL Co the
owners of the vessel, was brought before Judge
L. II. Watts, of the County Court, on a writ of
.habeas corpus yesterday morning, and it an.
pearing that while at Alexandria the Grew we're
short Of provisions and tho Captain sold the ar
i,icle 10 feed the sailors, he was released from
cu stodv' -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

TOR RENT-TWO d WELLIN e. on
II Washington STREET; gas and waite; seven
and eigh, rooms; roat low; aud TWO DWELL"
lNGS on ST. AsAph street; good water 1T tho
BROCK EFT, No 50 N Washington st. sep l.
NOE RENT-A DESIRABLE BRICK
e DWELLING, Mo- 23f King stroot, with a
largo garden attached. containing n variety of
fruit. Apply to
my Scott uESSkLlUS SMITH.
NOR RENT.-The STORE ROOM on tho
z northeast corner Of King and Union streets
tho best location in tho city for q grocery and
liquor store. Apply at this Office. ap lS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

11 CLEANSE THE SYSTEM and purify the
blood. QUIRK'S IRISH TEA will do this.
and relovo Dyspepsia. Sick Headache, Consti:.
patton and all diseases caused by arrangement
of the Stomach or Liver. Sold by Druggists.
Twenty-Five cents per package, making one
quart of medicine. tea cup of which is dose
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

CHOICE FULTZ, LANCASTER AND
WHITE WHEAT,
selected for seed in store and for sale by
sep2 90 p. B. HOOE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

1B TEETH, if not kept clean, soon decay.
Young people, remember this. Use daily
THUkSTON'S IVORY PEARL TOOTH
Sold Nv druggists. Sc per bottle. feb Sly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

HORSE SHOOTING.
IL TO THE PUBLIC.
The undersigned having commenced the bust
ness Of HORSE SHOOTING at Mr.. John Sum.
mers' Carriage Shop, he asks share of the pub
lie patronage. A trial ia all he asks, being con-
adent of giving satisfaction. o. 80. ,.:..
sep l9-2w ..t. WILLIAM READ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

100 DOZEN CHILDREN'S FANCY
1OO HOSIERY opened TODAY.
oct lift c. M ADAMS % King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

Io5-IIARD TIMES demand economy. Prac
tce it. Renovate your soiled Gloves with JOU.
VEINS IN ODORLE SS KID GLOv
CLEANER 1t will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold By druggists Is cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-01

DARTlES INTERESTED IN TIE FORE
l. going decree of reference arc horeby notife
October 1877, at ii u m., at my Office, in the
market building in tho city Of Alexandria,
Virginia, rs tho time and place, whom and where
I shall proceed TO execute the said docrco Of ref
orence, at which time and place said parLic' arc
notified and required 10 attend.
Given undor my hand this 18Th day OF Sep
tember, 1877 A. w. Chiffon,
sep l8-w1w Commissioner in Chancery.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-10-22
FROM GRAY'S HARBOR.

ELMA. Chebalis Co, Oct. 10th, ~.
ED. 1NrELLIGENCER "A few days
since / went down to the mouth of the
Chehalis river. and found active opera
tons in progress at Hume's Cannery.
They have tried the fish and find them
as good as those of the Columbia.
did not see Capt. Hume. rs he was
away after another vessel which he in
tends to load with stave bolts. l have
heard be has her in the hsrbor now.
He had building 30x60, completed for
his cannery, and there were twelve
white men and ninety eight Cinnamon
ready for work when | was there.
In conversing with Capt Webster. who
is we'll acquainted with the barbor, |
learned that the lowest water at low
tide on the bar at the entrance is "a
feet. making it perfectly safe for any
vessel to come into. The old coast
survey has an island in the mouth of
the hsrbor, but this island is no where
to be seen now, having all been washed
away and the main channel in its place.
There as nothing of importance going
on in the valley at present, all excite
ment being down at the harbor. The
farmers have t zen FESTIVE over the long
continued wet weather. hindering them
from blowing for wheat.
will try to give you all items OF in
terest III future that come to nv knowl-
edge. / will try not to overestimate
anything, although l an anxious to see
something to give us a start. All this
country needs is few live men with
small capital, to make this one of the
richest in the Territory As for adj
vantages for new corners hunting
homes and farming lands. there is no
better place on this coast than the Che
halls valley. There is no danger of
over-rating, the value of this climate
soil, etc.
w r.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-10-22
PARADISE VALLEY.

This is the way The editor of the Pa
louise tColfsx) CARTE. talks Of the
country in his section-Eas:ern Wash
ington Territory and Western Idaho
"Onr road took ia through Spring
and Missouri fats. where We b-held
,n.ny pleasant BONES, surrounded hy
4. III. attractions ot country iif-
aiii large field 81 rich. Iosmv soil.
which. Judging from appearance. must
have yielded immense crops. After
riding for five hours though ~ rich an
agricultural country a. one could wish
10 see. We crossed from Washington
into Idaho. and descended into Paradise
Valley. We pause a moment-the sight
that greeted orr eyes was truly ,nsgni-
ficcnt As far as the eye could reach
over valley aud rolling plain, were to
be seen comfortable farm houses and
broad acres Of grain fields, which. in
the mellow light Of the setting sun,
presented a picture alike gratifyins to
the artist and agriculturist"