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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-07-05
Auction SALES.

USTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
4 REAL ESTATE IN STAFFORD Co.
VA.-By virtue Of a deed OF trust executed by
Henry Q. Lee and Sally }. Lee his wife. to tho
undersigned. bearing data April l2.h, 1876. to
secure 70 Philip a. Darnaile tha payment &C
the sum O 81. 900, with all interest thereon, and
duly recorded in .he land records Of Stafford
county, Virginia. and a. the written request O.
the parties secured thereby, we will on WE'D
NESDAl, the 18th day of July, 1917, at II Ii.
OF that day. Offer for sale by public auction, on
the premises, the property conveyed by the
decd aforesaid, to vii: a CERTAIN TRACT
or PARCEL OF LAND, situate, lying and be-
ing in the county of Stafford, in The State Of
Virginia, on tho Potomac river, bsing bounded
by aaid river on the east, By Aquis creek and
Bozy branch on the west. on the south by the
land Of S. Lee, and on the north by the land OF
John Lee, conts ning by survey 64l acres and
roods being the samo land that was derived
by the said Henry G. Lee under the will Of the
late A. NJ. Fitzhugh, Of Fairfax county, Va;
and being part OF larger tract called ARK
indalo,' together with all tho rights of fishery
belonging to the same Said tract Of land lies
on both sides of the Richmond, Fredericksburg
and Potomac r. r.. and about two miles below
Richlsnd station.
Terms: One third OF tho purchase money and
the expenses Of sale in cash; tho residue in notes
vi the purchaser st six, twolvo and eighteen
months. equal instalmenta. bearing ntere:ttro.Ai
day Of sale, and secured by decd OF trust on
the property sold. A deposit of $500 will be re.
qulred Of the purchaser at the time OF sale. Cost
Of conveysncing to be paid by purchaser, and
terms to be complied with in seven days, or the
properly TO be re;old 1t thu cost Of the default
ing purchaser.
B. LEWIS BLACKBOARD, rro.t,,.
BENZ }. DARNEILLE, AFas'''''
Stafford ia O1-fs
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Cr..} ksrayiEf&s.

coloroI woman named jane Tucker "a'
brough. to this city yesterday morning ~ 'Do
Seryean, OF Fredericksburg aud lodged III jail
under authority of a mttimus from U. . oo!h-
missioner YIN. a. Lsne, charging her WIN
onanine q letter addressed ia Sarah afey anu
sbstrsct,Dg money thcrafrom She will besfieo
nv theU. s. Court whicE meets hera tomorrow.
Yesterday morning C party Of geutlemoa rom
Wsshin ctou, while out sailing on the river, were
run inlo by the barge Cockade City, ana the
occupants OF the sailing boat were ooiigoa 10
iump overheard aud swim for their lives Inc
men were picked up by passing oost ana car
ried to Washington.
Tho water WAS lei Gu the Alexsndlia Csn"i on
Tuesday night. sna the entire length IS no" lo"'
Four loaded boats arrived this morning
Tho Warren Sentinel says It's: there has no.
heen 20 fine i crop of wheat IN that county ss
the present one for many yeara.
The CITY Treasurer having received the he
r.. ssarv fund.- i. Oh gagged in paying oft tha pub
lie school teachers.
rLe Unitod States Circuit and D'stricl courts
will uieet here to morrow
Rev. ". c. Webb will preach this e7ahinE
q. s clock, in the III. K. Church.
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EXCURSIONS, rGNzCSs dc.
-1a MII.Y EXCU rs y n 5
':'nr fac stcnIue.
,Ap,,TTE Y i ~ ID r. IL Ii Ia

CHARLOTTE VAN d ErblhA
r,,tain Charles EntNl=le. will, uni! ttfth6s
nn,;ca make tti.wsokly trips down the iotomsG
leaving Hooo's wharf 70 i OF Ptnco 81, Mon
SAYSand FRIDAYS, $500 3'eiock .. m,
l. ,7ning about O'clock y. III. Tickets % c':''
te es -en heif prlca. ,,,piNry
child FRIDAYS tho sieAlnvr VII Z u IN Il
SAT. md POINT LOOKOUT, leay'nH
PClNI ~ wharf 81 9 D. IL; rctIrning won NJ. ~
ffince SIRE. 70 o'clock -. III; licKets 9i "
day about 3 ~ststero2ms md Dor'hs slqu,Ess
round trip. F. ASS BAND will 60 on the
on board y Bh ~ s,o.mer cna 10 chartered
Pinry Poim! trip. I. ObEhr PORTN Ell,
for eycurslon. h 'ioaec. Stoan bnat 20,
ja gi-tf Praa. / -,,-o ,IDn 49,
ITO! FOE piNkY Po4 THE CAPE9
IL ROE. NORFOLK An 'OSELEY will
The splendid steamer JANE ,. r TRIPS to
ra:uria her SATURDAY MGR TUNDAY
tho sb3y; |piAts, commencing "a o'cock
EVENING. the 18th lnitan:. NJ Z. a $500
returning will arrive IN A!cxandf's aoal'
q m. Monday.
Pare Round tip 10 rinny Point -; to a'i
other poi'.5 81. Cali and soruro q GtsteTo2n.
for this delightful trip.
Good Caterer nrnpIoyeL. Piano On board.
SAM l., BACON, Pres't
ic2l +. a. REED, Agent.
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Foreign News.

! The R3umauian government dec''u's All oi
fs. by Garibaldi to send experienced otl:'ra /"
Roumaua to f'rm an Italian legion
The steamer Volta, which arrived at Liver
pool yesterday from the coast OF Africa, re,
| ported that it was rumored that the Nl0s OF
! D.Loueg, after paying tIa indemnity {" he
British governments, Determined 10 make 4 hi
map sacrifice OF live hundred OF his ulrA 70
| the fetish.
1t is believed in Berlin that NJ de G1ntauI
| Biron ias special mission from President
MaeMAhpu to the Emperor William, to give
| the most positive assurances concerning TIE
| Presidents Intentions, and particularly to sup
| port. by special arguments, President Mac
Mahun's repeated statement that he Is COM
pellad, by unavoidable necessity, to encounter
| he extending radioalism Of France.
A banquet was given to Gen: Grant by the
Uoi,ed Scrpic. Club 10 London Tuesday ght
The Duke Of Cambridge presided, having on
his right ecu. Grant and Lord Hampton and
ou his left Minister Pierrepout and Lord
Strathuarn. Admiral Sir Charles Il leu was
The soc president having on his right Sir
George SlrloIis and General Sir William Cod.
rugtob. There was very full attendance OF
guests. The Duke Of Cambridge proposed the
heaIth Of Gen. Grant. The General, ia reply,
alluded to the visit Of the Prince Of Wales 10
the United States. H said he knew from oil
his lreods, as we'll as OF his pCr7olaI knowledge
hat bis Royal Hiphncss was received as the
sou Of Eogland's Queen with the slnn1r'7t re-
spect. lie thanked the con- pauY Tor their hos
ritality, which was Que Of the greatest hnnors
he had received.
The London News auuouueea thai a; lIeti
Ing of the Folkestouc Town Counc yesterday,
a letter was read from Gen. Grant expressing
his willingness 10 receive an address from the
Mayor and corporation on his way to Tho coz
tinent. According to present arrangements tha
General will be received by the Mayor and cor.
poratiou, and the address will be read By the
town clerk. A special boat will coavry the
General to Osteud.
Gen. Grant has also iulimatrI, through the
American Consul, his pleasure 10 accepting an
invitation 10 visit S!ratfosd On Avon III Sep
TENDER next aud lunch with the Mayor aud
corporation in the town hall.
FoLKESToNE, July ) Ten. Grant arrived
here at 1890 O'Clock this aftcrnooa. Alter The
presentation OF an address by The Mayor aud
corporation the General embarked Oh tn, spc-
ciaI steamer Victoria for O3cnd.
Fourth Of July was celebrated 10 London,
Paris and other European capitals Gen. Grant
attended the reception al The Unitcd States
legatioa IN London.
EDISBURGH, july 5.--The L,udou CORES
pondent Of the Scotsman states that ho under
stands that Lord Bcaconied's health is 10
very unsatisfactory state, and that in official
circles no confidence is felt that he will be able
to remain long at the head Of affairs. This is
denied by later dispatches.
No child can sleep soundy while Suffering
with Collie or from Teethiug. Remove the
cause by using DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Oaly
25 cents per bottle.
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Rv + A knr0v. Auctioneer,

NO, e King street, AIexandrla, VsJ :.
4. trust from Levi Jones, j., TO me- dated the
Est day Of December, 1919. anl Of record IN II.
Li5er C., NJ. 4, D. 3li oil TIA land raoo-ds OF
Aloxandris county, vs., and a! tbs request q 81
the person thereby secured, snail, on MON
DAY, tlc Oh day Of July 1871; At Il ocieck
49, ALL THATTRAGT OF LAND,
,..,t tha improvements thereon sitnatoi near
w.. Mile Run in said county; and containing
FITE ACKNS DF LAND. the same Dang Ia
.,nt6 i.nE' nf !n. No a. do7crIbod in q platand
ce.,n, ,,,ly Il .nrvAv ,aa!n hy Tnoma. n OirteT.
.smrrayoI. tel~i Or.ober - 3i4
r,.,,;,s If ,:sl,,-r!.:1 Purchaser IL pay ths
ccst= Of oJnvepsnc,h.. ..
- -D.s Louis :. PAYNE, Trustee.
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/, JAMES NJ. STEUART, Committee
BY Harrison Il O. Nesl, Auctionesrs.

iy Harrison u y NGSi, auclloneers.
SITILL BE SOLD IL front OF Our auction
w house No. Ii north Rora! street, Oh
THURSDAY, Juao 2ist, 1T l. o'clock ia. the
following property, viz:
i LOT on tho vest sido Of Pitt street between
Cameron and Queen 81 reo. 6 inches 'front.' and
running back G6 feet Ia ten foe. alley, im
proved BY BRICK STABLE. containing four
stalls, with largo faol room Water Ia the yarc.
=. A LOT near tho thu Canal Basin, iuprov cd
by Stone structure II fac. deep and 32x6i feet
in length and breadth, known as the ice house
property. " ,>,o
LOTS, II feet inch 'front.' on the east side OF
Payne street, between Duke and Prince run.
ming parallel with Prince st. lO) foot TO aO foot
court, together with the right to uso ton teet
alleJ. "
story FRAME BUILDING, beginning at a
point on the north side Of al H'loy c0 toe. south
Of Queen slroa!, aad ei.aading from fayhAe ST
to Henry street, basnninG on sad alloy ~ zee!
east of Henry street, and running thence west ~
feet north parallel to Fayetto street 4O foot,
thence east with said alley 20 feat thence south
in A straight line - feet to the beginning.
Plats Of tho sbova described lots can 10 sssh
IT tho auction room: % Harrison & o Neal, 10
north Royal stree.
Tnrnis &C Sale: O.D thirl cash tho residue In
; and & II ;Htas; tn n0.!s .! IN, pnrchssoT.
with approved security baNring il!ere+t from
the lay O sale - b3 given for tho detortod pay
inents. CInvayancing u. the expense OF tno
purchaser. iii
nIaro je Its
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10 II
TOR MOUNT VERNON.
STEAMER MAKY WASHINGTON.

STEAMER MAKY WASHINGTON.
Daily trips, lesvng tho wharf, foot Of Princa
street, at 10 q N. Carriages are in waiting at
Mount Vernon Springs Wnart ID take vs!,ors d
pleasant ride OF one mile and half through +
beautiful grove TO the msnslon door. Round
trip, including admission 10 grounds carriage
CHEAP CHILDREN'5 TRIP.
Children will be taken on Saturdays for 10 cts.
Adults 25c. Round trip, allowing the privilege
o. landing and whiting tho boats return al any
of her wharvcs.
Tickets will entiLln the holders ~ stop over at
the u:us landings until the return trip Of the
boat; good only on Saturdays. Children must
in al cases be accompanied by their parents OF
some adult friend.
TIE STEAMBOAT MARY WASHING.
TON can be chartered for Excursions by ap-
plying on board to p II. TROTH, Presldent
Of the Company or to &c. STAY MAkER, at
his Insurance office. ~ and - King street Je 10
NOTICE--In pursuance Of the authority
~ vested in Us by a resolution adopted st
meeting Of the bondho!ders Of the Washington
and Ohio Railroad Go. held in the city OF Alex
andris w., on the ll:h day Of June. 1917, We
hereby request ali the RONDHOLDERS or
THE WASHINGTON AND OHIO RAIL
ROAD CO. to meet 1t the office of the company
in Tho city Of Alexsndris, Va, on MONDAY,
the oh day CT July, l-I, q. t. m.
A. E. ADDISON,
". j. BOOTHE.
ONEAL,
u9-td Ii. STRAUSS, Com.
[Les.burx Washingtonian copy.]
TlGGINb' STANDARD SOAP Ii THx
d cheapest ever otieted Gs an no. eR Kinn st.
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.Strte Of ItrgiHi0, !

CG,n,ty Of Aterondrid,
!, WILLIAM H. LAMEERI Cashier Of the CiLi-
zcn5 National Bank, Of Alexandria, { o soIem-lly
swear that the above statement is true, to tho
be-, of my knowledge and belief
VIM. II. LAMBEKT, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 5ta
day Of July, ISL.
X. KEMPEE, Notary Public.
Corrcct--hlicst:
JNo. B. SMoCT,
Z. B. HooE, Directors.
BEaoN1 WHEAT, jy6-lt
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SUMNER RESORTS.
VISITORS TO THE MOUNTAINS OF
VIRGINIA

VISITORS TO THE MOUNTAINS OF
Y VIRGINIA
during tie season Of 1871 will ind At
THE ORKNEY SPRINGS,
Shenandoah county, Va, twelve miles from the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad At Mt jackson,
a SUMMER RESORT,
which fine 1nountsin air and scenery, admirable
AID extensive hotel accommodations. and 4 vs.
rety Of gay alnusemeats render truly delightful,
while the numerous mineral sprlags which are
shown both by analysis and tho wonderful cures
they have wrought to be tho
BEST MINERAL WATERS OF
AMERICA,
c:!cr to invads Suffering with chronic dsesscs
remedies CT unsurpassed utility and power. For
Springs pamphlet apply ri Le.dbester 81 Bro's.
drug Store, in Alexandria. o. write to
). GOODE, Manager,
je 3D-lm Orkney Springs.
DOAEDING- Persons desiring q healthy
- and pleasant mountain homo for the sum-
mer can bs accom- modated within walking dis
Lsnce OF the White Post. where there are
churches and postothce. Address N. 5. NJ,
White Post Clarke county, Va. je 70
a NYTHING YOU MAY NEED IN THE
CHINA, QUEENhWAHE aud GLASS line
can be ha! oi l.. j. MILLER Z CO.,
Is King street
TALL And EEAMIEE OUR GOODS
ARD Low PRICES.
L. J. MILLEK & co.
jy3 u King street..
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c5 &"!; Of q 1 HLt:S'stas' to rtt:
I, CHARLES r. HOOFF, Cashier Of the
First National Bank Of Alexandria, Virginia, d"
solennIy swear that the above statement Is tr'1"
to the best Of my knowledge and belief.
CHAS. +. HOOFF, Cashier:
Subscribed and sworn to before Inc this 9th
day Of July, lS17.
X. kEMPER. Notary Public.
C1rrcct-attest:
E. S. LEADBEATEn,
s. F. GREGORY. Directors.
Z. H. STAYLER ~ o-lt
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Whatever tends to keep the blood pure sure.
ly tecds to prolong life. Dr.. Bulls Blood Mix,
ture by its specific az ;i:",.. he blood keeps
it always in a conliti1 i putty.
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BY Harrison Sc U Neal, Auctioneers.

10y VIRTUE OF AN ORDER OF The
~ Corporation Court OF the city OF Alexsn.
drla, entered on the 9th day OF April, 1877. in
tho matter Of James Il. Biggs an insane person:
the undersigned will, on tho 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 suction, for
cash, the following described rosl estate, belong.
ing TO the estate of said James II. Blggs: A
LOT OF GROUND, with 4 ERAME HOUSE
thereon, on the wast side of Alfred street, and
fronting thereon II feet 9 inches, more or less,
by l23 feet $ inches deep between Cameron and
Queen streets. Purchaser to pay the cost
conveysncing.
10 NJ =, Al S;rElIA RI (iomuittea
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YESTERDAY, CELEDHATIoE. -Aithoug b
there was not an entire suspension OF bus mess
Yesterday, still the day WAS probably morc gen
aray observed than Tor several years past. The
large oumbcr OF vessels uG5 10 pOtt awhitln &
cars0es Of coal, Wtrc all galig d1cked with hunt
inp, and presented very beautiful appearance.
Crowds Of people from the city went on some
ii the numerous excursions down the river,
while some passed the day at Carllu's Springs
and the parks aud either place, OF resort around
Washington. The excursion via A. 4 Il. Kali
way to Rchinood was also oned by some per
SOUS from this city Tie amount Of explosives
aud fireworks used in tbs city also exceeded
former years, aud last night there were sjme
very prc..y displays There were likewise Il
great many intoxicated men, most 1T whoa.
however, left thu city and favored some Of the
,zcursioai.ts with their company. At tarlus
Springs, there was much disorder aud several
parties were very roughly haudlcd. At Mar
shall Hall, Robert Smith, who 1t sill be re-
mcmbCrci killed man named Warcn, there
some year OF So ago, Tsa caught by the laiter's
brother aud, it is said. severely beaten. \ large
crowd went to Mt. Vernon, the ferry steam
cr City of Alexandria being chartered to
assist the Arrow, 10 carrying them down.
Notwithstanding Ilr number Of people
iravcIag about there were 90 serious
accidents SO lar as heard IRON, aud not ma6y
fights CT dscrderIy performances 1T the city.
The weather throughout the day waI delight
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COM IN EfeCIAE.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, July 6--Flour is
firm, with light receipts but little llA.rH is row
in market, and prices have al upward tsnd ?rcg.
Whost j. declining; aome choice l2ts Of Lo!h
red aud white were offered to day and sold At
1870; other sales at 100, 1865 and 1T5. Corn shove
q decided advance. the only salo being at 20, but
this is an outside 4 ,uro recsipLs light. Little
doing in Rye or Oats. Country produce quiet.
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DIED.

DIED.
July 4th, at lOa. NJ, MAGGIE Law LER,
daughter Of Martin and Mary Lawler, Of Alex
andria Il Richmond papers please copy.
In Baltimore, on the evening Of July 9, 1877
THOMAS d. TAYLOR, in the 10Th year of his
ago. eldest s2n q! la!o Robert Taylor, ci Alexar-
driG, Va.
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CANAL COMMERCE.

Arrived-Boats j Wilson and T Patton, to
American Coal Co; Capt Marmsiuke aud T
Embrey. to New Central Coal Co; Captain j B
Winslow. to Blaen Avon Coal Co.
rs" ii embers of the Conservative Committee
will meet to. morrow evening at o'clock, st
the office Of j. T. Beckham. e King ct. a full
attendance is desired.
HUGH LATHAM, Chair man
1t j, T, BECKHAM, Secretary.
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REPORT TIE CONDITION
CITIZENS NATL. BANK,
OfkleXandria,

in the State Of Virginia. at the close Of husiness
June %. 1871
RESOURCES.
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REPORT OF THE CONDITION
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
AT ALEXANDRIA

In the State Of Virginia. al the close Of busine'5
on Friday, the 22d day Of June, 1877.
RESOURCES.
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hUtf lLlOE ND DAD.
Mayors Office. Alexandria, Va, |

Mayors Office. Alexandra, Va,
July 9th, 1871.
All persons owning or intending to keep any
animal Of tho dog kind arc hereby notified to
come forward and tako oIt II license for the
samo from the Auditor. Persons found with
dog or dogs on their premises without the re.
CURED license may be fned by the Mayor i've
dollars Tor every day go owned or haroored alter
the 10Th day of Jul y. And 1t IS TURNER ordeieo
that after the 10Th instant all dogs found running
at large in the streets Of this city without being
properly and securely muzzled shall be seized
BY persons designated for that purpose and dealt
with according to law and All dogs found rum
ming III large in the Market square shsll be
killed
iy 5-t23Ih IS. KEMPER, Mayor.
FPlsCOPAL FEMALE INSTITUTE,
p WlNCHESTER, Va.
Assisted by Competent and Experienced Teach
erS in the Several Departments
The exercises OF this institute will be resumed
on Thursday, Sept. 18th. 1877.
For Circulars, stating terms; course OF study,
sc, apply 70 j. G. WHEAT, Principal.
ZIP. Ch Of Virginia. jy 5-eodR
G kE' COKE,
The pricO Of Coke 1T the Alexandria Gas
Works has been reduced from $3.50 to 81 per
cart load, delivered.
All orders promptly filed.
y6-lw j. ROXBURi, Supt
THE TOM THUMB NURSERY REFR1.
i CREATOR and WATER COOLER CON-
bined The best article ever made for the nur-
sorry or sick chamber.
iy5 MCLEAN u UHLEK, lO7 King st.
DORCELAlN PRESERVING KETTLES.
| l. of all sizes. at
! jy5 MCLEAN & UHLER's, lo7 King st.
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SG'sES:s assyIGES.

AayN0! WILL Nor Leave THE (mY.--
Time. u!.t.whcra boius better than here, !
usve recpnsldArai Ing resolution and determine
O.. - stay II w.;"i, purpose have rented the
wei; h:,yw:: =!si:,t ii. l.c .Ic Robert Il. Wood,
south-w,%: corner OF Alag and Fairfax streets,
to begin: !rere n12: August. Meanwhile I will
close cut my untiro iilu atock Of Clothing and
Geuts' Furnishings. comprising Mica Plaid
Cassiuier suits a. 50; Suits Of ali l.inon GooIs
s. 80; Coats aIt liGen 20 conls; Pants ai L!Don
II cents, ~. IS, wiLhou. reserve. TEuruiorc
ali polaons desiring l. pr'c;lGo oaraatGa viii do
we'll 10 giyatt call.
Ivy 80 ). uEALnA>I, 81 King street.
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No Child can sleep soundly while suacrirg
with Collie or from Teehing. Remove the
cause by using DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. Oa!y
25 cents per bottle.
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~ 80 ). bEALnA,l, - King slr1ul.

sa@ TEETH, if not kept clean, 5000 decay.
Young poopla. remember this. Use daily
THURSrON'3 IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. 1t will preserve them through life.
Sold W druggists. 25c per hottio. feb 28-ly
aSFHARD TINES demand economy. Prac-
tco it. Renovste your soiled Gloves with JOU.
VEINS INODORLE KID GLOVE
CLEANER 1t will cleanse them thoroughly
Sold bJ druggists. - cents per bottis.
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The STORM. "A violent storm Of wind and
rain, accompanied by thunder and lishtnos,
passed over this city on Tuesday night, shortly
after eight o'clock The rain descended 10
torrents for while, but 50 far as learned no
serious damage was done. The storm seems to
have been general throughout this sec'ion OF
the country, aud iu some places did great
damage. Considerable. hail fell along the Little
River turnpike.
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HOUSE BURNING CASE. The Cooperation
Court was engaged all day Tuesday in trying
the ease Of Aphcus Brown, accused OF setting
ire 70 tho dwrlug house OF Mrs. Rosetta
Proctor. MS mothcr.n-lsw The gravity ofthr
rIlmr, Which is punishable with death, and The
highly Respectable connections Of the accused,
attracted large crowd to the Court room. The
Commonwealth Attorney was assisted by DIR.
= Il. Brent, aud the prisoner was represented 6y
4. :. Miner aud Z. +. Stuart, eSqs. Able argu-
lncnts were made by all Of the counsel, and the
examination OF witnesses was rigid. The case
vas given to the jury about half. past eight
y clock Tuesday night, and as they had not
agreed at a late hour. they were seut to the
Mansion House Tor tic night uuder the charge
OF the City Sergeant aud Mr.. j. Harrison kell.
special tahlf. Yesterday morning at ten 0 clock
thelury were again brought into court aud re.
turned verdict OF guilty of an attempt to burn
dwelling house III the night time, and fixed
the term OF imprisonment 10 the pepitentiary at
twenty one months. y motion was entered for
j new trial and the prisoner rcmanJed to Jail.
i!YpRAuL ION FlEE. CoMrANY.-Tho regular
monthly meeting CT tho Hydrsulion Steam Fire
Eusiae Company was held on Tuesday night,
'sh Dei q balLON L ISSiOcut III VIC SUaii, aIlu
John Lannon, Secretary. The attendance of
members was very large and much interest was
manifested. Two new active member; wero
elected and one active member wss placed upon
the Lie roll. The following resolution. offered
5y the Foreman, WAS unanimously adopted.
Resolved. Thst the Eydrsulion Steam Fire
Engine Company most heartily approves or the
'2anner in which Messrs. Jos. II. Young, en-
Hno, and J. Frank Taylor, driver Of its engine,
have discharged their duties during the psst
Year, and respectfully and earnestly requests q
the Beard of Fire Wsrdens that they b. re.
elected to those positions.
Resolved. That copy o! the foregoing
resolution D. forwarded TO the Board OF Fire
Wsrdens, when eec,ed.
A resolution OF thanks WAS also passed u En-
glneer Young for the manner in which the an.
CINE house and sppars.us have bean kept during
the past year, and to Driver Taylor for his faith
I'll care Of the horses and the excellent condition
Of the stable.
q committee OF three was app o;nted to investi
gate alleged intractions Of the bylaws and i'm
proper practices by certain members.
The meeting then adjourned.