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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
POTOMAC ACADEMY,

Formerly Alexandra Boarding SchooD
Established by Benjamin Hallowell in 1874
4. BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
BOYS.
A c3mplete ENGLISH, Mathematical and Glass
eel Course taught. Also French, German and
Spanish. Next session will commence Sept. IL.
Extracts from Testimonss.l
II gives mo great pleasure to recommend the
Potomac Academy, under the direction OF proS.
John $. B!ackburn.-[ Francis Il. Smith, Supt.
Virginia Military Institute.
can cordially recommend this Academy TO
those who wish TO prepare their sons for the UNI
vorsity of Vrginis.-1C S. VeRsble, Professor
of Mathematics Univ. of Va.
Tho excellent preparation shown by former
pupils Of Mr.. Blackburn justihes me in cordially
recommending, the PotomsG Academy ct Alex
andris.-[Scholo dc We're, Prof. Modern Lang.
Univ Of We.
take great pleasure in recommending to the
confidence Of the public the high school, con-
Quoted By Mr. j. S. Blackburn.-[W VIM. t. Pc
ters, Prof OF Latin Univ. of Va:
As two of my boys have been for several years
in tho Potomac Academy, it enables me to speak
with confidence Of the ability, fsthfulness and
success Of Mr.. ). $. Blackburn es teacher
[G. II. Norton, Rector Of 81. Paups Church,
Alexandria.
esteem it lortuaato privilege to have had
NY brother under youriptluence and instruction,
and express my entire satisfaction with the
method Of your Instruction. II VIM. IL. Damo,
Rector Of Christ Church, Alexandris.
For Catalogue giving full particulars, ad-
dress j. S. BLACKBURN, Principal,
mug i3-2.wtr Alexandria, Virginia.
CTR. JOHNS ACADEMY is tho oldest board
~ ing school in Virg ina. Its special advan-
tsges are; lst. The thirty years ,oxperiencs Of
the Principal "a, It's careful grading aud largo
teaching force Sd, Its fine collection Of sppar-
stns cabinets, &c , for illustration in teaching;
lth, Its military discipline; 5th Its we'll consd-
cred and long tried system of honors and prizes.
It's location is unsurpassed for hoslth and &C,
feasibility, ard students have ali the comforts of
home Tho thirty-ninth session will begin
;3epteplbe 3D. Send for Catalogue before en-
terng your sons elsewhere References the
thirteen hundred young mon the school has ed
ucateG. Address
RICHARD l.. CARNE. A. A., Principal.
sug 4-eolm] Drawer q, Alexandria Virginia,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

saS TO THE LADIES. We have just recaiv.
cd a very large and superior stock Of Low
QUARTER SHOES, i'll AL Of the late styles
They nre handsome and durable. THES
GOODS ARE FIRST GLASS, and they will
be sold for much loss than they can 10 bought
elsewhere.
my Is WADDh1, II hlnS 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

lJ LOOK! LooK!-We have had sent us
from largo retailer in New York city quite
lot of LADIES BOOTS which are q little out
of style. They will b. sold at about ono fourth
of their cost. Ask for job lot al
IS WADDEY'S, "A King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

sERENApE-His Honor, Mayor kempsr' was
sereuaded last night by Bowden's Band com,
possd Of colored men. The Mayor appeared
and thanked them for the compliment PAID h''h'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
CANDIDATES..

EOk TIE HOUSE OF DELEGATES-To
Il the Voters Of Alexandria city and county:
announce myself as on independent candidate
for election to the House Of Delegates flor the
ensuing term: if elected, promise the devosioh
of nv best forts in behalf Of your interests.
aug l5-tf e. L. KaME1.
T X, PUGH is candidate for Tia HOUSE
~ OF DELEGATES from Fairfax county
and will be supported by ,,,,
IL 30-.f MAN QDEEh1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
LAND SALES. The following land sales were

WV
made at Fairfax Court. house on Monday:
llbcroia, containing sc acres, to $. u. Wat.
kius, at $50 per acre-Thomas, j. NJ. Love and
Moore, commissioners.
House and lot at Falls Church, belonging to
j. d. Brush, to NJ. B. Harlow. at $S25-Thos
Moore, commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
DIsaUsrEp REPUBLICAN woRKINaMEN.

II auy QUE wants to know what the working,
mems party 10 Ohio intends tn do, they can
readily Gnl out from n,unient's consideration
of the act that every nominee Oh it, ticket has
been taken from the republican ranks, aud IS
an oil coacbne politician. 1t is simply vent
hole 10 let off the pent up Indignation Of the
republican soro heads. st. Louis Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

ALEXANDRIA WATER Goa meeting OF
the directors of the Alexandria Water Company
was held to day. Captain William j. Boothe
was elected director, to ill The vacancy occa-
stoned by the death Of William q; Cs2enoye.
The election of the President Of The company
was postponed until subsequent meeting. Inc
Board then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

Tho market today wAs more active and
prices Ct grain have advanced. Flour Ii un-
changed, AID transactions ara restricted to local
purposes; thero 10 no likelihood IF an advance
ha prices now being too high fer Whea!
Wheat is stronger and higher, and 1923 BUSH oils
sold TO Day st l2Osla0. az to quality. The light
receipts Of Corn for tho past fow days has caused
an advance, and to-day white cold at 3d. and
mixed at 81 and So. No sales of Rye reported,
and G76 bushels Of Oats brought 81. Butter and
Eggs ara scarca, higher and wanted.
BALTIMORE, Aug. 22--Virginis g.. Old. -;
deferred s; consolidated 662 do. "a series A.
frmer, bu! not qu5tably higher. Wheat--south-
ern active aud higher; Western active, Irregular
and higher; Southern red prime 1885, 40 Fultz
l38al40; do. amber 14Olld3; No. Western
winter red spot l4la Aug l4Oi Sept lS3t Oct
1885, steamer offered at l2aa. Oorn-S Sth.n
white 5000; do yellow 59s59 Western On m i! g
spo: and Aug $50 Septr 81 bid; Octtr 6S3 pa !;
steamer ST. Oats firm and advancing. With Il
go:d derusnd Southern 28a32i Western white
3Oa52, do. mi xod 29a3o. Rye dull ard heavy az
COsC2 Hay dali and unchanged. Sugar quiet
at lea .lOlS. Coffee frmer, but not quotably
higher. WhisEey rmer; held at $l IL.
NEW YORK, Aug. - Stocks bu1yant Mon.
VI. Gold 1919 Flour steady. Whest-spot
frm,r; futures 2s2lo better. Con tirmer and
fairly active.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA. AUG %.
snn rises % Moon sets. ......". 3 5;
Sun sets,........ G 43 High Water........ U W
ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady Of tho Lake Norfolk, to q
| Reed. ,a,, :,
| + A Reed.
| SAILED.
Stesmer !4aay Of tho Lake, Norfolk, by A
| Reed.
MEMORANDA.
Schr & G. Berry huncu At Charleston lJth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

RAIN AND HAIL-There was most ceplouS
a9l pleasant shower of rain yesterday evening
accompanied by thunder and lightning, whloh
considerably cooled the atmosphere ana cleans IS,
cd the streets. In the country. near Cameron
Mills tho rain changed to hail, some cl the
stones beicg quite large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
DIED.

DIED.
This morning, MILDRED p. POTTER, wife
of the late j. s. Potter. &s- Her funeral will
take place tomorrow evening at 3 O clock from
her late residence in Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

s% NOTICE. have large stock OF
Gents Fine Shoes of very superior quality,
suitable for summer wear, which will be sold at
reduced pricts in order to close them out.
iy7 WADDEY, II King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

az BBLS REFINED SUGARS, bought at
q = the decline, received and for sale low by
sug4 F. j. DAVIDSON, l47 King st.
. TIERCES EAGLE BRAND SUGAR.
= CURED HAMS received and for sale by
aug4 f. j. DAVIDSON, 147 King st.
DRENNER'S SUGAR CURED SP1CED
ID COOKED BEEF received and for sale by
augG F. j. DAVIDSON, LAT Klngst.
rRUSHED WHEAT AND OATMEAL
~ fresh, received to day by
TOLUMBIA RIVER SALMON, fresh can
~ ned, received and for sale by
sugG +. J. DAVIDSON, LAT King
old BAKER and other brands Of PURE
~ RYE WRlSkEY for sale by
aug Is 4. w. AVERY, 22G King st.
= GROSS RUMFOKDS YEAST POW
| - DER jus. received.
jy1O McBURNEY s. SON.
- just received by
! jy IL e. WM, RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
RfATIN AGUE MIXTU RE WILL POSI-
lN TIVEIY CURE CHILLSAND FEVE

EFATIN AGUE MIXTURE WILL POSI-
lKl lively CURE CHILLS AND FEVER.
This Mixture Contains nothing whatover that
can njurs the general health, nor is it dlsagroo-
able to the taste. 1t is composed of the finest in
gradients, and the patient need not change his
customary mode of living whilst taking therem-
DIV. It is pleasant tonic, and if taken in small
quantities before breakfast each day it Will pr5-
vent chills and fever in Localities where missm
provails 1t will be found that Mstin Ague
Mixture excites an appetite and improves the
general health. For children. as we'll IS adults.
+ It will be found luost efect1al and pleasant
remedy.
From Eminent Baltimore Physic!ans.l
Having analysed the Mstin Aguo Mixture, l
cheerfuliy recommend it "a the best remedy OK.
tsnt for chills and FOYER. It is fine tonic, and
its use will improve the general health.
VIM. F. STEWART, NJ d.,
Resident Physician Maryland Hospitasl;
analysis Of the Matn Aguo Mixture: 1t is an
excellent tonic, and its use will greatly benefit
the general hosl!h. l do not hesitsto TO recon-
mend it q, the most efficient remedy that can DO
prepared for chills and FOYER.
J. B. WILLIAMS. MD
= NV " ' JANNEY 81 CO.,
Solo Proprie!ors and Manufacturers,
aug 1910. 70 s. l45 King ST., Alexa, Va
YrHE FIRM OF L. GEM BERGER Sc SON
l. is this day dissolved by mutual consent.
l.. Genzberger will pay sll liabilities Ct The irm
and is alone authorized to use tho namo OF the
firm in liquidation, and TO collect all CLAIMS que
said Grm. l.. GENLbEhGEE.
H. GENZBERHE Err.
81, hr,r Ill
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

Stem. from Society journal: Miss 81
appeared to positive disadvantage because o
eouliuess of complexion aud--must sc: wf.t'
it ?NPimpIes spoiiiug an otherwise beautlIu
couutenanee." She should By all means pro
cure and use DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture.-hep'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON.
By +, A. Kerby. Auctionaer.

NDER AUTHORITY or A DECREE
~ Of the Corporation Court Of the city OF
Alexandria, in the suit Of Burke u Herbert vs.
Brill snd Castlemsn, entered at its July term,
1877. the undersigned Commissioners will sell
By public auction, at the front Ct the market
building. on Royal street, Alexandria, on SAT
URDAY, the lst dsy Of September, 1877, the
following DESCRIBED property. toswt A LOT
OF GROUND in In al city Of Alaxandris, bound
ed IS follows, to.wit :-Beginning on tho vast
side Of Market Alley, 80 feat south CT the inter
section Of said ALLEY, with Sharp Shin Alley,
and running theuee south on said Market Alley
20 feet, thence west parallel to King stre5t 81
feet, thence north parallel to Market Alley ~
feet. and thence esst parallel to King street t.
the beginning.
Terms Of sale Ten per cent. OF the pu chase
price in cash, and the residue in six, twete. sE:l
eighteen months-the deferred payments TO 30
occurred by the bonds Of the purchaser with
good security, and the title to the property to be
retained until the purchase price is fully psd.
Sale at II M II. 0. ULAUGHTON,
CHAS. 4. STUART,
il 30-:s Commissioners Of Sale,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

1s$HARD TINES demand economy. Prac'
tice it. Renovate your soied Gloves with JuU.
VEINS INODORLE SS KID GLOF 4
CLEANER. It will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold by druggists. 25 cents per bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

s6H TEETH, if not kept clean, 5000 decay.
Young people, ramember this. Use daily
THUhSTON'S lVOEY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER 1t will preserve thom through life.
Sold w druggists. 25o per bottle. feb 23-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

VIC, V. Nj. 4 G. 8. RAILROAD EXGUk
SION TO WHITE SULPHUR SfRINas.-Con,
merciug Saturday. the 25th iostant rc u Try
tickets TO White Sulphur Springs VII! Os ol,
fered at Alexandria and Washington omces al
5000 Sold only for traip leaving WASHINGTON
At ESQ and Alexandria 7:20 Saturday even
iugs and good 10 return by any train uutll tic
Wednesday following. >. SPENCER.
Supt. Transpo.tatlOe.
J. NJ. BRoADUs, G, T. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

CITY ASSESSMENT. --Msi,r Georg" Daley
, Commissioner Of the Revenue, has completed
Ills land and property books for the current
year, and they are now in the hands OF tue
Treasurer, who is making out the State tax
. bills. The value of buildings 10 tho CITY Is
raxed at 81, 3+7, 924; land, including buildings
.s3.747;sl7; personal property, S742' ~; capi,
cation tax, white. 81 $40; colored, $685. tax on
banks. sl,l4S.50; collateral inheritance tax
$Gl04G7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
AGRICULTURAL SO.
VIZ CJFTY

WooDLA"S c AsE{oohroNAl 80.
The annual meeting Of this club will be held
or THURSDAY, the 2}d instant, instead Of
Saturday, the 18Th. This change is made in
CONSEQUENCE Of tho absence from home Ct Mr.
Otis Mason, at whose place (Woodlswn mansion)
the meeting will be held, commencing at ton
o'clock NJ.
aug ltd N W. PIERSON, Secretary.
NfOKE CHEAP SUGARS
YA received this day al
sug2l RaMSAY'S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

az BOXES NICE SOAP just received. 1t
40 is the cheapest Soap sold; only Sc acako
Housekeepsrs will save by using it. For sa!e oy
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
iv17 l66 and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
AZ LOWkIT PRICE By

VXvYETH'S DIAI.YSED IRON-This srti
w Gle possesses great advantages over overY
other ferruguious preparation heretofore intro.
duced, AZ it is solution Of iron in as nearly n:
possible the form 10 which IT oyls!' IL the blood
It is a preparation Of inysri.bla strength and
purity, obtained by process o. dialysstion, the
IRON n being separated from It's combinations BY
endoamo:ia according to the law Of diffusion OF
liquids 1t has no s.yptlc taste dos not blackai
the teeth, disturb the stomach or constipata tho
bowels 1t affords, therefore, the worry hos. mo1e
of administering iron. Eos sale bg
aug lG K, 8, LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
INV Ell l.. N G AT PUBLIC SALE On
- WEDN ESDAY. August Goth, st twelve
o'clock Ia, will be offered By public sale, on the
premises. that DESIRABLE DWELLING on
the south side Of Cameron street. between Wash
lpgton and st. Assph s:s., lately occupied by
the undersigned
Terms, which will be accommodating, msds
known at sale.
aug 13-td GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
THOR MOUNT VERNON.

ltf MoU M EHNON'
STEA NJ Err MARY WASHlNGTON
Daily trips, leaving the wharf foot Of Prince
street, st 10 Is m. Carriages are in waiting at
Mount Vernon Springs wharf TO take visitors a
pleasant ride Of one mile and q half through
beautiful grove TO tho mansion door. Round
trip, including admission TO grounds, carriage
fare, &c, ST.
CHEAP CHlLDREN'S TRIP.
Children will be taken on Saturdays for - cts.
Adults 2jc Round trip, allowing the privilege
Of landing and waiting tho bosts return a. any
Of her Wharves.
Tickets will entiLls the holdera to stop over at
the usual landings until the return trip OF the
boat good only on Saturdays. Children must
in s!i cases be accompanied by their parents or
some sdult friend.
THE STEAMBOAT MARY WASHING
TON can be chartered for Excn 1rS rs by ap'
plying on bosrd to p. f. TROIA, fresdent
Of fi the Company, or to nc. sLAYMAKEK, at
bis Insurance Office 81 and 50 King street. je Ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

WE GALL attention to our stock Of Ready
w Mixed PAINT, put up in ono gallon
cans any color desired. Call CT zend tor sam /
pie card of colors. ,,,
nh ~ u. f, PEAKE & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
Alexandria, Aug. 2l-lw

BAKEHs' FLOUR:
100 bbls PEARL SPRING WHEAT FAM
lily FLOUR, fresh. ground Of Ola Wheat Tor
sale by THOMAS PERRY. Ag&.
aug 1S-1w II King street.
10000 euoor WA Ut vSD fou,.
teen #. HOGSHEAD HOOPS. we'll manutse-
tured and bundled. Must be bright.
aug 18-2w w. A. SMOOT.
Ok BOXES NICE SOAP Just received. 1t
40 is the cheapest Soap solo on!yoc acako
Housekeepars will save by using it. For sale by
GEO. McBURNEY s. SON,
iy17 166 and ITO King street.
DIARRAHG MIXTURE AND ESSENCE
- OF JAMAICA GINGER, OF our own
make, both popular medicines ct this season.
For sale by o
VT L 5. LEAOBEAIEh - ahl,.
WE GALL attention to our stock Of Ready
w Mixed PAINT, put up IN ono gallon
cans; any color desired. Call CT zend for sam
IN NH II u.F. PEAKE 6 60.
EAIRFAX COUNTY CIDER VINEGAR
Il Sails OF the same price of common Vinegar.
By using it yon save tima and money. for
~ 81 McBURNEY Il SON.
GREAT FALL IN sUGARs-PurchaserS
" wishing to get the bsnelt Of the latest de-
cline will do so by calling on
aug is F. ]. DAVIDSON. l4l King st.
rV ROBT.JENKINS 6 SONS Sugar Cured
day by Il. ~: AVEki,
aug 8 &2t King street.
rr,HE VEST POCKET DYSpEPSIA CURE
l. g cent? per bottle. Just received and Tor
sale by JANNEY s. CO., Druggists,
lei Nos 10 & 145 King st.
TXTRA CHOICE CLIPPED and FAMILY
II ROE HERRING. spring catch, 1877, IN
Nn my 0 81 ''''' ~ GEO. MeBURNEY & SON.
rROss & RLACKWELLS ENGLISH
~ MIXED PICKLES and Chow Caow re-
ceiVed this day by
aug4 DAVY q HARMON.
10 BAGS CoFFEEs-old Government,
received and for sale at low prices by
sugS +. j. DAVIDSON. IA King st.
ERUIr CANS! FRUIT CAMS and 2
' MCLEAN s. UHLEK,
augll l07 King street.
AFRESH supply CT Crosse s. Blsckwelps
II Chow Chow and Piccalilli; siso, ono and
two pound Fresh Lobster, received snd Tor sale
by lie u T. W. a Eh1.
MACHINE CLIPPED BEEF, something
IA very nice st
iolS J. G.. s. Z. MILBURN'S.
CANVASSED BREAKFAST BACON, cI-
~ ira fine, for GALE by
aug IA G. WIN. RAMSAY.
A GREAT BIG CAKE OF SOAP FOR
! ~ FIVE CENTS at
| aug IA RAMSAY'S CORN Elk.
| DRIME ORANGES AND LEMONS. just
l. received.
aug1 McBURNEY s. SON.
| pACON-Hsms Breasts and Sugar cured
~ Shoulders received and for sale by
aug DAV9 & HARMON.
Oh BOXES SCOTCH HERRIN G just re.
~ ceived By
% BBLS. REFINED SUGARS in store,
~ and purchased at the decline, for sale by
aug W. A. JOHNSON.
NHEWING TOBACCO-A now and full
" line Just received at
aug RAMSAY'S CORNER.
| 4 LII GRADES OF FLOUR at much lower
IA prices at [sug III RAMSAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
TT F. HENRr:3 SCHOOL.

NEISS MARY II. JOHNSON will open her
VKl SCHOOL, FOR GIRLS and BOYS on
September l7sh, ct her residence. 1Ol Prince
street. aug l7.lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

nIARRAHG MIXTURE AND ESSENCE
- OF JAMAICA GINGER, OF our own
make, both popular medicines ct this season.
WI L s. LEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

NEW YORK, Aug - Stocks bu5yant Mon.
ava Gold 1914 Flour steady. Wheat-spot
frm,r; futures 2s2lo better. Con hrmer and
fairly active.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

EAIRFAX COUNTY CIDER VINEGAR
Il sails at the same price of common Vinegar.
By using it you save tima and money. For
sale By aou
iy3 McBURNE1 u SUN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

TXTRA CHOICE CLIPPED and FAMILY
u ROE HERRING, spring catch, 1877, in
half barrels, for sale by
nv 81 GEO. MtBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

10 BAGS COFFEEs-Old Government,
10 Java Maricaibo, LsGsuyra srd Rio
received and for sale at low prices by
sug3 f. j. DAVIDSON, Id King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

GREAT FALL IN SUGARS-P terS
" wishing to get the bsnelt Of the latest de-
cline will do 80 by calling on
aug Is F. j. DAVIDSON, l4l King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

rC ROBT.JENKINS 6 SONS Sugar Cured
l. Shoulders and Refued Lard, received this
day by Il. w. AVERY,
nugS 22G King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

Stasmer Lady Of tho Lake, Norfolk, to
Reed. ,,,a,ou, &
+ A Reed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

rr,HE VEST POCKET D DYSPEPSIA CURE
l. Is cent? per bottle. just received and for
sale by JANNEY 81 CO., Druggists,
ia Z Nos. % % lao mig 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

PORT or ALEXANDRIA,. AUG. y.
snD rises ... 22I Moon sets. So
Sun .ets, ............. 45 High Water....... OO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22
WARD MEETINGS.

Schr G G Berry, homes, at Charleston 10Th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-22

rROSS & BLACK WELLS ENGLISH
~ MIXED PICKLES and Chow Chow re-
ceved this day by
aup4 DAVY s. HARMON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-12-20
4itIlmo,1d 1ispattlt.
THuRsDAY..... DECEMBER 20, 1877,
tFor the Dispatch.l
virginia q Tauper.

Last Thursday evening attended con.
ference Of the members of the Legislature
favorable to readiustment OF the public
debt. Various plans for securing the OBJ
ject were proposed, oil proceeding on the
ground that Virginia is unable to pay her
debt. We were surprised ard mortified at
the admission. There is no use for re-
adjustment OF the debt unless the state can
obtain security for fulflmcnt OF her con
tract. II was adjusted. and the faith OF the
State pledged for its payment; but II ttlat
obligation is not regarded by her, now can I,
her creditors rely on any new promise! IL
the State is insoivent she should 20 INTO
bankruptcy. deplore the fate OF our
venerable mother, so long distinguished LOT
her nrobltv and generosity. How low she
has fallen! She has lost her property, out
7 rcioice to know that her honor is incor-
ruptible. She would gladly pay her debts,
but. like other bankrupts, she is unable. 1
fear. too, that she has not reached her low
est degradation. Her sons, unable or un-
willing to support her, will send her to the
noor-housc. Nor is this all. There Is
danger that her most sclf-sacriticing sons
1.-THE members Of the Legislature will not ne
able to draw their salaries without some aa-
iustment OF them corresponding with the
poverty and necessities OF the State, ana the
losses inflicted on other creditors. Alas Tor
our noble mother. 4 LOYAL NRGISlAN.