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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
News of the Day.

Tho Louloun Mirror says: 1--WE are glad TO
loarn that Mr.. S. B. MERCER of the Loudoun
Enterprise, who week or two ago went to Bal
his physicians as greatly improved. and IN TAR
way for an carly restoration to his wonted
health"
Dr.. w. T. Cooper, living near Charleston,
w. Va, was arrested yesterday for poisoning
his third wife. Both tho former wives died sud
denly under what Were considered suspicious
circum stances, and it is now supposed ne poison
cd them also.
The Providence Tool Company, having re-
established satisfactory financial arrangements
with the Turkish government, will resume WORK
on contract for the manufacture OF arms, put
ting at work again q full force of 1909 men.
a State convention Of colored voters was h cid
at Princeton, \. J. Wednesday, 10 establish a
union to assist in maintaining their rights. A
resolution conforming the Presidents South
ern policy was laid on the table.
Mrs. Lousia Hail, wife Of Joseph S. Hall
deputy sheriff Of Fort Fairfield, NJ O., yesterday
confessed 10 having poisoned their son Zenos
eleven gears old, who died on Tuesday night.
Mrs. Hsll has twice been in the nsane asylum.
NJ. Eyre Gibson, 10 years old, son of DR.: g.
Boil Gibson, OF Richmond, Va, was found desd
in bed yesterday morning at his mothers resi-
dence in Baltimore. He had boon complaining
for several weeks past Of pain about the heart.
A New York detective captured member Of
tho gang engaged in selling counterfeit bonds on
Wednesday, while IN the act Of disp oslng oil
$4,000 in bonds of St. Louis county, Mo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
Local BreVitIea.

Ameeting Of radicals was held darlington, on
Wednesday night, TO select delegates to the
radical county convention. After the selection
of delegates, the meeting was addressed By >.
william Green and John Calhoun Motter, OF
this city, in support of the "Workingrlen's
party
The steamer Express, on her regular trip up
on Wednesday night, brought an cxcursion
party from ST. Clements bay, Md, who after
seeing the sights, returned yesterday evening,
the boat making special trip for that purpose.
The United States steamer Ts]lapoosa passed
down yesterday evening, on voyage OF lnspec
ton to the various navy yards along the coast.
Sho had largo party on board, including sew
eral ladies.
The steamer Arlington, whose sinking in Reeds
dock, was mentioned on Wednesday, has beon
repaired and put in complete order, and IS now
running on her regular line.
Mr.. Henry Strauss, shoe dealer and clothier,
has just laid in large stock of goods for the
fail trsdo, which he proposes to sell as low as the
lowest.
An amateur concert was given at Harmonic
young misses and masters, which was well at
tended and much enjoyed by tho juveniles.
A. teachers institute was comm enced at Brents-
Vile yesterday, which was addressed, among
others by, Superintendent r. L. Carne, of this
city.
Giles Craven, whose brother committed sui.
eide near Lincoln, Loudoun county, short
time since, was detected in an attempt to hang
himself last NJ ondsy.
The Auditor was engaged to-day in sending
of circulars to creditors of the Corporation,
giving the proposed plan for adjustment OF the
Cltv debt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
From Washington.

ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON August 24.-The Presidents
house now resembles itself 10 Grants time,
when the summer seat Of government was al
Long Branch. The visitors are few, and even
the routine work is light aud soon over.
VIRGINIA NOTES.
The postohce special agents are now making
O thorough examination of the small postoflces
10 Virginia. There is. especially, in Stowell' 6
old district, very much complaint of the loose
manner in which the postoffiees are cond uct.
ed. The Postmaster General is determined
that all reasonable complaints shell lead to the
application of the proper remedy, and that all
Irregularities shall be reformed aud sllimproper
or inefficient officials weeded out Of the service.
The office at Cod Springs, in Carroll county,
was abished TO- day because the postmaster was
inefficient and did not pay up and there Was no
applicant f,r his place.
Application has been filed for new office at
jones' Syringe, in Ksnswha Co., and tho petl-
ton will be granted.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
The receipts of the United States Treasury to-
day were as follows:-
Internal Revenue, pa, 9O6 u
Customs, SIS, 0e5. c.
APPOINTMENTS.
James A. Sedgwick was to-day appointed In.
tsInal revenue Gauger Cor the Sd district OF
Georgia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise.

by 0reea % w l6e,
Zeal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.]
IN AT PUBLIC SALE-On
~ WEDNESDAY,, August Goth, st twelve
o'clock M, will ba offered By public sale. on the
premises, that DESIRABLE DWELLING on
the south side Of Cameron street between Wash.
ington and st. Asaph sts., lately occupied By
the undersigned.
Terms, which will be accommodating, made
known at sale.
sug 1S-td GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON.
BY F. A. Kerby, Auctioneer
NDER AUTHORITY OF A DECREE
~ Of the Corporation Court Of the city of
Alexandria, in the suit Of Burke & Herbert vs..
Brill and Castleman, entered at its July term,
1877, the undersigned Commissioners will sell
by public auction, at tbs front CT tho market
building, on Royal street, Aloxandris, on SAT-
URDAY, tho lst day Of September, 1877, the
following described property, to.wit "A LOT
OF GROUND in the city of Alaxandris, bound
ed as follows, to. wit :-Begnning on the west
side of Market Alley, 80 feet south of the inter.
section Of said ALLEY, with Sharp Shin Alloy,
and running thence south on said Market Alley
20 feet, thence west parallel to King street 81
feet, thence north parallel to Market Alley 20
feet. and thence east parallel to King street to
the beginning.
Terms Of sale fen per cent of tho purchase
price in cash, and tho residue in six twelve, and
eighteen nonths-the deferred payments to be
secured by the bonds Of the purchaser with
good security and the title to the property to be
retained until tho purchase price is fully paid,
Sale st IL m. Fl. o. CLAUGHTON,
OHAS. f. STUART,
~ sos Commissioners of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

CAMP MEETINGS.. camp meeting at
Beutons woods, 10 Loudoun county, commenc'
ed yesterday, and will continue uatil Monday
next. 49,,
The camp meeting OF Fairfax circuit will DO
held in Johosons woods, about three miles
from Vienna, on the w. & 0. R. r., commeno.
ing on Friday, the 18th Of September, 1877.
Tent holders arc requested to meet on the
ground 90 Monday, the 22d Of August, to
make the necessary arrangements Tor the
CAMP.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

COMMITTEE ON THE PooR.-Thc Committee
on the Poor Of the City Council held meeting
at the Auditors Office, this morning. 1t was
determined to advertise for proposals for fur.
nishing medicines to the poor for one year.
Also for proposals for Furnishing groceries TO
the Aims House and outside poor Tor two
months. Tho chairman was authorized 10 pur-
chase twenty cords Of wood for the use of the
Aims House. and the meeting adjourned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

The WEATnER,-The clouds which were
threatening during the afternoon Of yesterday
opened about five O clock and sent dowo heavy
aud most agreeable shower Of raio, which COD
tinued with slight intervals until a late hour at
night. This morning, although the sun was
partially obscured by clouds, The weather was
very bot and sultry, with some appearance OF
more rain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24


morrow morning. <,on,x
VIRGINIA: In the Clerks office of the Cor
Y poration Court Of the city Of Alexandria,
on the Oath day Of August, 1877.
Simon Dealham vs.. T. ). Grotan and Robert
Mitchell, joint partners. trading under Tho
firm nsme Of Grotisn, Mitchell 81 Co. Case
and attachment.
Memo. Tie object OF this suit is to recover OF
the defendants tho sam Of eighty dollars, WIN WIN
interest from June 26sh, 1877, and to attach and
subject to tho payment Of the same the estate or
eject; of tho defendants, in the city OF AleXau-
dria.
The defendants not having entered thor ap.
pcarance and given security according to the act
of Assembly and the rules of this Court, and 1t
appearing by affidavit that they arc not resi-
dents of this State it is ordered that the SAID de
PENDANTS appear hero within one month after due
publication of this order, and do what is neces,,
sary TO protect their interest in this suit; and
that copy of this order be forthwith inserted
in the Alexandria Gazette, a newspaper pub
Iishcd in the city Of Alexandria, once a week
for four successive weeks and posted at the eron
door Of tho Court House of this city.
MORTON MARYE, Clerk.
g vs. Wettles. o. O. aug 24-w4T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

A HOAX. The ss,aut aud robbery on MIR.
ls.dore Brown, Of this city, and two friends, at
the Rad Sulphur Springs. reported 10 letter
from there yesterday, turns out to have been
hoax, gotten up by some guests at the hotel
who persouated highwaymen, aud who Tor a
time made him believe that an actual attack
had been made upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
ANOTHER STRIKE.-A dispatch from Gun

ANOTHER STRIKE.--A dispatch from Cum.
berland last night says -
To day the divers 10 tho New Central and
American Coal Companies mines struck tor an
advance from $l.75 to So per day Action
similar to that of the Maryland drivers yester-
day. The Superintendent after some parleylog
compromised on $l.90, and work went on: The
region is turoiug out heavy quantity OF coal
now daily, and tho canal is doug good bust
ness, but there is an uueasiosss and uncertain
ty about the trade rot very promising for pro-
longed operations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
JOEL
TOR MOUNT VERNON.

STEAMER MARY WA5HlNGTON:
Dsily trips, leaving the wharf, foot of Pe!nc'
street, ut TO- Is m. Carriages are n waiting at
Mount Vernon Springs wharf to tste vlai;o1S
pleasant ride of one milo and a hslf through
beautiful grove TO tho mansion door Round
trip, including admission TO groun15' carriage
fare &c., 81.
CHEAP CHILDREN'S TklF.
Children will be taken OIL Saturdays for j. ct.
Adults 25c Round trip, allowing the prlvleg"
of landing and waiting the boats ratlrn a. any
Of her Wharves
Tckets will en.i,ls the holders t. stop over u
the usus! landings until the return trip OF inc
bost; good only on Saturdays Children mus!
in al cases be accompanied ny their parrhIs "'
some adult friend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
,-o~urARY AND COMMERCIAL

Rusiness continues dull generally. but hopes
ara held out BY some Of an Improvement this
fall though we confess to an inability to discov'
A. the silver lining to the gloom The grain
trade continues active, but with that exception
nearly all branches CT industry are PROSTATE.
Money is plentiful in monetary circles" ou'
outside it is very scarce. The Baltimore papers
quote the money market there as in more sa.'
isfactory condition to lenders, but the demand is
not largely increased, although the teno encS 0l
rstes is rather upwards. prime mercantlie paper
being quoted at 41sG per annum. In ne" 1orA
money is borrowed on call at 4a5' per Ct from
the banks, while on the street it IS quoted at -
Gold rates have declined slightly. Government
bonds are lower, following the decline IN GOLD
State bonds are quiet. with email sales Of Vir-
ciois consols at 664a67. Railroad bonds are IN
better demand. and have improved in price, the
prospects of an increased business over tho lines
during the coming season entering largely into
the estimate of values. 3. & o. are strong at
1Ols for 1906 and l05 for 1855 O., A. s. NJ. Is
sold at IS and Gs3, closing at esaa69. against CHA
Is on Wednesday. We quote:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

Ees% To THE LADIEs.-We have just receiy.
cd very large and superior stock OF Low
QUARTER SHOES, in all Of the late styles:
Thay nre handsome and durable THESE
GO0DS ARE FIRST GLASS, and they will
bs sod for much less than they can BE- bought
elsewhere.
my13 WADDEY, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

I@ LOOK! Look We have had sent US
from largo retailer in New York city quite
lot of LADIES BOOTS which are little GU
of style. They will ba sold at about one fourth
of their cost Ask for Job lot at
mv18 WADDEY'S, "a King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk. to r A
Reed. ,,
Stesmer J w Thompson, Leonsrdtown, to
F A Reed.
Steamer Msttano, Nonini, to Jos broders
& Co.
Schr Warren Sawyer Windsor. to Bryant,
Schr Lizzie Major, Windsor. to W A Smoot.
SAILED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake. Norfolk, BY A
Reed.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Brodera s. Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Robert Portner cleared from Portland
for New York 22d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

SHOOTING AND ATTEMPTED ROBBERY. An
old gentleman pamed Waters, who has mill
on Difficult Run, 10 Fairfax county, upon re-
turning home few nights since, after q visit
to neighbor, and putting his arm inside. to
draw bolt and open the door, was received
with pistol shot, tho ball entering his wrist
aud iufictiug painful wound He Immediately
drew bis pistol and returned the fire, bis shot
being followed by yell Of pain from inside the
mill. Search. however, failed to reveal any
one in the mill, and it is supposed that the
first shot was fred by concealed robbcr who
subsequently made his escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

na~ NoTIcE.-We have a large stock of
Gents Fine Shoes of very superior quality,
suitable for summer wear, which will be sold at
reduced prices in order to close them out.
W. WADDEY, "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

THE EcLpsE.-According &c the scientists
an eclipse of the moon took place last night
between the hours Of seven and eight, but as
the sky was cloudy from early 10 tho afternoon
until after moe clock, the public, in this por..
ton of the world, were denied the pleasure Of
seeing the show.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
EXCURSIONS, pICNaCs, &c.

EXCURSION
DELIGHTFUL EXCURSION TO OOEAN
CITY,
VIA STEAMER JANE MOSELEl,
Leaving Reeds wharf at $50 p. m. SAFUR'
DAY, August 25!i. and returning st a.. IN;
Mord ~, tho 9th. Tickets S., to DO obtained o.
sug 23-td +. A. REED, Agent.
TOl FOR rINEY POINT. FORT MON
AL ROE. NORFOLK AND TIE CAtES;
Tho splendid steamer jana MOS , WI
resume her SATURDAY Nldht IKtpS u
the shove points, commencing SATUNDAI
EVENING, tho lGth instant at $50 o'clock;
returning will arrive in AIeysndrs about ''"
n. Monday.
Faro-Round trip to Piney Point 50; to al!
other points ST. Call and secure st"tero'u
for this delightful trip
ijAML BACON, Prest.
;a2l +. T.. REED Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

THE STEAMBOAT MARY WASHING.
TON can be- chartered for Excursions By sp'
plying on board to 2: Fl: TRoTa, P r So
his Insurance otice. 81 and SO King street. JIG II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

Promises kept inspire confidence; and DR..
Bulls Baby Syrup never promised relief 10 the
diseases Of childhood without at once ettectlng
it. Hence the popular reliance upon it, Price
25 cents bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

, tive; Colorado ssS4 50; Texans 2 5OsS3 10;
stockers az feeders dull. Hogs-receipts $500 ;
shipments 270O; best 1856 90; medium 85s
S.; packing TOAST 80; light 30a$6 80; sill
sold but coarse heavy. Sheep quiet and un
changed sales at 25a$4 g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
NFATIN AGUE MIXTURE WILL POSI-
wi lively CURE CHILLS AND FEVER.

NFATIN AGUE MIXTURE WILL POSI-
IW lively CURE CHILLS AND FEW ER:
This Mixture contains nothing whatever that
can injurc the general health. nor is it disagree.
Able to the taste 1t is composed of the fines! IN
predients, and the patient need not change his
Customary mode of living whilst taking the rem;
DIV. It is 8 pleasant tonic and it taken IN small
quantities before breakfast each day it vii! pro-
vent chills and fever in Localities where miaSmA
prevails. It will be found that Mstln Ague
Mixture excites an appetite and improves tho
general hoa!th. For children. ss we'll as ADULTS.
# will be found most efectual and pleasant
remedy.
From Eminent Baltimore Physiclansl
Having analysed the Mstin Ague Mlxtur re- 1
cheerfulfy recommend it IS the best remedy ex,
tsnt for chills and fever. 1t is q fine tonic ana
its use will improve the general health,
''' '''O " WIZ. F. STEWART, ID. D.,
Resident Physician Maryland Hospltssi;;
/ hereby certify thst have made esretul
ANALYSIS Of the Matin Ague Mixture IT 10 an
excellent tonic, and its use will greatly Denent
the general health. I do not hesitate to recon-
mend Il a. the most efficient remedy thst can be
prepared for chills and fever: ,
p'0p"' J. B. WILLIAMS. MD.
Price 81 so per bottle IN
Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers,
snp 18-lOt 10 & 145 King ST., Ale1a 2.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES War Depar:'
n,ens, Office ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Rash
ington u. g.. dag. "a. histology a. m
For the Middle States stationary followed by
rising barometer, southeast to southwest Winas,
cooler westerly winds and clearing weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

sar New STORE New GOODS ~ have
removed from 80 King street to G2 King
street, cornor CT Fairfax where am now ready
to supply sll with Clothing and Gents Furnish ,
ings. My stock is now complete IN all ITS
branches, consisting in part OF Suits OF the
Choicest Material, we'll mads, spuuged and
cheap. Thanking my customers for past fsVors,
I shall spare no effort to deserve their future
patronage at my new store, No. g. King street.
corner of Fairfax.
aups 8. DEALHAM,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

EAMILY MOONLIGHT EXCLUSION TO
Il MARSHALL HALL, TUESDAY Eve,
August %, 1877. The steamer CHARLOTTE
VANDERBILT will leave Prince 81! wharf at
76O p. m returning, lesve Marshall Hall at II
p. m. The AleIandris String Band has been
engaged for the occasion.
d. Bossart and Richd. Cow!iug. The committee
reserve the righ: to reject all improper CT disor'
derby persoIs.
Tickets 20 cents each-to be had of the COM
mittee aug 4-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-08-24

paent Office of the Chief Slgndt ODsceT, ndsh
ington. D. g.. dag. "a. lS17-lO:50 a. m
For the Middle States stationary followed by
rising barometer, southeast to soutnWest Wi1us
| cloudy and rainy westher, possibly followed ~
cooler westerly winds and clearing weather.
The CANAL. The Cumberland News OF yes
terdsy says:
There was no change yesterday 10 the cana
situation President German was at Oakland,
where he will remain until to day. 1t is under
stood that be has not yet received replies to
the letters addressed by him to the coal com
papies, proposing reduction Of tolls IT unl'
form rate of freight was agreed upon by ship
pers, as noted in these columns yesterday.
Twenty seven boats cleared yesterday by canal,
and it Is said that about forty we're loaded.
work at oEe Of the wharGes being continued
alter dark.
The Alleganian says: There is 20 lack oil
boats at this point, and the shippers are fully
SUPPLIED with all demands The movement OF
coal from the mines was slow yesterday, or
there would have been greater number OF
boats. All the vessels below seem to be com
ing up.
POLICE IrEMs--James Ewe, Scott Butler
and VIM. Blaudheim, all colored, for being
drunk and riotous at Fishtowu, were fined and
held for payment.
Call Style, for being drunk and disorderly at
the grave yards, YVES fined and held for pay
ment.
Caroline Hill, coIored, for disorlerly Conduct
near the Bridge Pump, was hoed and dis
charged.
John Bright and John Penn, heretofore COM
United Cd suspicion of robbing Michael Hurley,
were brought out Of Jail and discharged tor
waot Of sufficient evidence.
VIM. Davis and VIM. Day. for stealing cloth.
ing from Harrie Garter, all colored, were held
for further examination.
Emmanuel Alexander, colored, for dlsorderIy
conduct 10 the market, was liued and held Tor
payment. ------------ ...
SUDDEN DEATH. Intelligence was received
here this evening OF the sudden death, near
Ocooauan, of Mra. Louisa Underwood, vile OF
Oliver j. Underwood, anl nece OF ex Mayor
Hugh Latham, Of this city. She complained,
last night, Of feeling unEe and retired to her
room, where she was afterwards found by her
husband in an unconscious condition. Medical
aid was summoned, but she fingered in the
same condition until between pine and ten
O'Clock, this morning, when she died. Two SIS.
tiers of Mrs. Underwood, who were tele graphed
for, and left this city, this morning, arrived just
before her death. The cause of death is sup.
posed to have been apoplexy. The deceased,
who was formerly Miss Bankhead, had many
friends 10 this city who will regret 10 learn OF
her sudden death.