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The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22
CURIOSITY SHOP.


Hawks can fly at the rat o l5O miles au
hour. afza ssM ss
Ducks can fly at the ratio of 30 miles an
hour. se sn. #sHs ssza rs4
The crow can fly at the rate Of 25 miles
an hour. sF-= rz
The sparrow can fly at the rnte of 92
miles an hour. #.a@ - af@
The falcon can fly at Tire rate Of 70 miles
an nour. 49, a' tt"
Frogs live from IL To Is years-if not
eaten.
Three thousand stars are visible to tho
naked eye. Countless iDilIionsare reveal
ed by the telescope. Some are 50 remote
that their light. travelling at the rate Of
200, 900 miles n second, cannot arrive at
our little planet IN less than l4,0OO years.
The different species ofbirds are vslinIa-
ted at 5000.
Tie different species Of fishes will pToba-
bly, reach lO,O09. e
The different species OF reptiles will
probably reach 2,00o.
There are 3jO,OOO species Of living AMI.
mails. @.&- @ .@
Tile wings Of some insects are so thin
that 6o,OOO placed one upon the other
would NOT foFma heap of more than
quarter ofair ounce 10 weight.
Twenty-Five thousand egg uf silk.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22
MISS coRlSANDES AGE.

Miss Corisande was born only two Years
earlier than her Brulhcr Tom. When
Tom was ten years cid sl.s gloried becauSe
she was twelve. When Tom was known
to be fourteen. she confessed TO sweet six
teen. When Tom proudly bnasted Of
eighteen. she timidly acknowledged herself
past nineteen. When he came home from
:ollege, with a mustache and vote, aud
had a party in honor Of his twen.y-first
birthday. she said TO her friends: What
i bn, ish fellow be is; who would think he
was only year younger than !? 2" Aud
when Tom declared lie was twenty-five
Years aud old eEough to get married. she
snid TO n gentleman friend: ''Do you
know. | feel sayagely jealous To think Of
Tom getting married. But then J sup
pose twins always are more attached to
each other than other brothers aud sisters. "
And two years later, at Toms wedding,
,he said with girIlsh vivaciiy to the we'd
ding guests: Dear old Tom. to see him
married tonight and then think how.
when he was only five years old, they
brought him IN 20 see me MS baby sister;
wonder if lie thinks Of il tonight. YOU
have met Miss corlsande, probably. She
lives IN your town.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22

Several years ago in great public
school il England the lads during the
honrs Of recreation were in the habit Of
having their clay pipes with all the guSto
Of veterans. But one uuluckY day the
Provost Marshal caught iye or six Of the
Youngsters 10 the very aci. and forthwith
hauled them Lefore one Of the grave aud
reverend signiOrs.
After dilating upon the evils Of the habit
the lnnster began 10 interroga:e the eul-
prits. What do sou smoke for, sir'
please. sir. says number one, i smoke
for headache and i. relieves me
.lIumph 7 qnO;h the master. the
remed,'s worse than the disease. but what
i, you smoke forg' Then TO number two.
who suffered from internal disorder. aud
found that tobacco was the only thing that
helped him. The third smoked for touih.
ache. and each u the others had some dire
disease for which the Nicotian weed was .
panacea. When number six's turn was
reached. aud the usual question asked the
culpri,, very small buy. he poudered.
Ills comrades bad nearly exhausted ail tue
ills which school.boys are heir To. aud he
was puzzled for minute. aud then, with
one eye shyly raised. responded:
Please. sir, smoke for egTlis.--Chtcty1
Leg. ....
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22
or ae Highest Literary Merit.
! ERMS StI4cialliag Posiagc:I
CLUES.

A tliseonni of twenty per cent VIII be allowed
to rlul,. uf fur or more persons. Thus: iOnf
copies Of ilsckNoVd of ot one ReSiew will lc
srnt q, 0nc altlss for si3 ,so four ropirs Of fe
four Reviews aud Disekwood for siS, aud 30 on'
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22
AND
BLACKWOODS
Edinburgh Magazine.

The I.ritisn Quar!erl.cs give 10 the reader well
digcsicd information upon the great cycnts IN
rnnicmporaEc0ns history. and contain mastery
criticisms on AZ that i fresh aud valuable IN "
1erattrr, as well summary oi the triumi'lls
of sciense aud art The wars likely 10 renynse
all Europe will farm topics for discussion. that
will lIr iIearcd with = thOrnnghneSs and ability
nowhere rl-.tn Ia found. IIlackWoods Mags-
zinc Il famous Ior stories. Essays, and Sketches,
OF he Highest Literary Merit.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22

4 Judge. joting a young lawyer. said !:
'.lf you aud wcro turned into horse
and al ass. which would yod prefer 10
lie I" "Thc as. IL ~ sure" replied the
lawyer 1--WE heard 1t an ass being made
. Judge but LOise never
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22
WHAT IS a REeIsTERED LErrERg


The question is very often asked: What
Is the difference between a registered letter
than any other? Tie difference Is that a
registered letter does not go in the mail
proper. II passes from hand 10 hand oul-
side the mail pouches, every person
through whose hands IL passes being re-
quired TO sign a receipt for II on passing it
over tleneNt in transit. Tie person Lol-
ding the lat receipt u thus always able to
slow who isaccountable for the loss. Tho
responsibility rests upon the man who has
signed a receipt for The registered package
aud wl,o l. not ahIe lo produce the pack-
age or receipt from s0ineUudy cise fuI IL.
The safest way 10 send money Is by money
order Where Il does not 20 toa moneys
order niiicc ii should always be sent in a
registered package. Money ought not To
he scnt IN an ordinary letter under any
circumstances There Is 40 possible WY
Of"tFacking' such letter.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22
The Nashville l@srion issues. cate.

The Nashsyille Ameriom issuess cate.
chism: f..
Why did they strike?
Because Of reduction Of wages.
Why the reduction Of wages
Because Of the falling Of freight business
aud the reduction Of revenues.
Why the falling oiI of business and diminu.
liOn Of revenues!
Closing Of factories and cessation Of
productive industries.
Withdrawal Of capital from industrial
enterprises.
Why the withdrawal Of capital?
The umidiiy Of capitalists; the general
dunht and uncertainty about the govern
mems policy with regard 20 The resump-
lion Il always threatens and always pre-.
vents.
Why this governmental vacillniionI
10 pormit lilo ring. that regulate tho
governmental policy 10 make 30 per cent,
ont Of the fluctuations aud contraction.
Tho London Times says: Tho voice Of
the country was heard after long silence.
and the sentence il pronounced was not 10
favor Of the Republicans. ly what means
this verdict has bcet sct aside. and how i
has happened That the condemned party
still lives and hourishes. il i not necessary
once more to say. Tho subject Is one on
which. a. our reader. will see, Mr. Tilden
has had word IL offer. and wc mood add
nothing IL his extremely formidable COM
,ncn,-. The kind d victory he dcprecatcs
will hardly be Won twice.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22

STRoNd. "A Colorado saloon keeper
said u a rough crowd: i eouldb't get their
whisky strong enough for thCm; -. after
trying every way, At last mado mixture
uf pOisvu-Oak aud buttsrnul. That did
the business. | called il tho Shepherd s
Delight. aud Il was popular drink. The
first Pike tried il on yelled With delight.
The next took two drinks and turned dou-
lie somerset 10 The road before tho house.
4 peddler came alOng. and after lie took
several drinks Of MY shepherds Delight lie
weut ~ aud stole his own pack and hid i
ii the woods.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22

Our Temperance friends will be glad 10
hear Juns d. SAxE's last. II will do 10
quote. Il was recently sent iu letter to
friend and j. rs follows:
"yOu have heard Of the snake in the grass.
my boy'
OF tho terrible snake IN the grass;
But now y0n must knUw,
Man lcadlics, foo
Il snake Of different class.
Alasl
'Tis tho ,cuomous snake 10 the glass; 7
In = certain Office The following notice i
pnsteA .shnt Tie dpnr. and wheu you
have done talking on business, serve yop'
mouth ~ the same way
Men Who travel barcfooted around !
newly carpeiei hedroon often li,d ihem'
selves vu the wtVug tack.
The Hillsborough recorder., 1877-08-22

The farmers sous who read the most pa
pcrs and books are the brightest boys in
the neighbnrhood, take .ls lead ia doba-
ting societies. sooner assume leading
position 10 sieiety. aud are frequently
promoted TO The most honorable positions
in the government.
Here Is good business.l like cpitaph:
..Ilcre lies Jane Smith, wife Il Thomas
Suith. marble cutter. This monument
was erected by her husband as . tribute 10
her memary and as . specimen of his work.
Monuments q ihc SINE style. $3.50.
riltsburg has been sued by certain per-
sons sh0se property was destroyed bJ tho
rioters. This j. perhaps preliminary toa
suit hy the Pennsylvania railroad Cor ton
millions Of dolla,s property Destroyed
Nothing will give you lie. :, said
physician toa diminutiye patient 'exvept
quart cf Cataip tea. "Then,, respoi,-
ied the sick man, Il mus. jie. .ss lholl
unlS piji.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
COMMUNICATED.
Personal.

In lakiny leave OF the officers oil the House
Of tie .il;l Cu@Gttss, The newspaper fraternity
c4atiot s;,sal 800 kindly Of Col. John RI. Fat
tcrson, the principal Doorkeeper, add his as
sistapt, Capt. T. T. keightiy, tor the gentle
many and courteous manncr they have DIS
CHARGED the ariu9us and perp,exiug duHes OF
their RESPECTIVE POSITIONS Col. Patterson Is
from the ca'llat old Stale Of New jersey, a
firm aud mpromising democrat, and VIII,
no doubt, l.: rclaiurd at the next session by
unanimous consent Capt. helsht'y was oofo
iu Kentucky. but became 81 adopted sou OF
Indiana ut an carly age, hn hrit r'c@lVIng nis
business training II dry goods store. ana al
forwards Vas appDlnIed teller III the Exchange
Bank of Grcsn Castle, lndlana; was soon maze
cashier, and remained 10 said capacity unti
1865, when he opened bank OF his own, when
was known as the Keightly Bluk, which he
ran until 1870, when he sold out to rehao'e
parties aud moved 10 the Capital OF the state
where he was also successful IN business. lhc
democrats gave hin the domination Tor the
Legislature He made the race and was sue
ccssiul By handsome majority. lie was the
first democrat that had been elected 10 the dis
trict for fifteen years lie lead the county,
Stale and Congressional ticket When the con-
test for United States Senator came up, no was
fast friend of D. W. Voorhees,, and with equal
feelings Of kindness towards Mr.. Med Donald he
could not take an active part until tho former
withdrew, then he went his iull strength for
McDonald the present Senator. Siocc his ap-
rontmcnt a. Assistant .Doorkeeper, lie has
filled the rosilicn with much satisfaction to
both members and the public generally. For
his special courtescs to the press do We most
cordially endorse hinl "a tho right man iu the
right place.
Wyshirrtnu, March 9, 1877.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
AUCTION SALES.
BY F. A. Herbv. AucfIonee,

by VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- from NJ. D. Ball 10 H. o. Clsughton, dated
January 18th, 1874, and of record in the Clerks
office Of the Corporation Court for the city Of
Alexandria, liber No. 3, page 46l, shall, on
SATURDAY, the 10th day of March, 1871 at
10 o clock q. m, sell by public auction, in the
Once OF the Vicginis Sentinel, OIL Cameron st
Alexandra, Va, one BOILER. ENGINE and
FIXTURES, PRINTING PRESS and TYPE.
Terms Of Sale Cash
feb Scots H. q. CLAUGHTON, Trustee.
ar. Tie above sale has been postponed until
TUESDAY, april 10. at - m. NH lots
TRUSTEES SALE OF LANDRY virtue
Il of deed Of trust executed to me on the 18th
day of March. 1874, By Jos. Ray and wife, and
recorded IN Prince William County Court, I
shall offer for sale 5y public auction. in front of
the Cannon House, IN the town OF Manassas, in
the county OF Prince William, on WRDNES-
DAY, tho 18th day of April. ls77, Alb THAT
VALUABLE TRACT OF La n D. lying in
the said county aad Containing lG6 acres, and
adjoining the lands Of John Stewart and others.
Terms: The sum of 1914 "a and the expenses
of sale in cash SGG3 payable on the 18th day of
April, 1879 SG63 payable on the 18th day of
April, 1879; S782 "a. payable on the 18th day of
April, 1850. and the residue if any, upon such
credit as tho said Jos Ray shall Designate; the
deferred payments to bear interest from the day
of sale, and to DO secured by deed of trust upon
the premises.
NH Cts PETER WISE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
Nv Green ~ Wise,

Roal Estate Agents and Auctoneers:
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALU A.
v BILE REAL ESTATE-Undor authority
Of tho decree OF the CORPORATION Court OF Alex
andria in tho suit Of Gallagher vs.. Hodgkn, ad-
minist7ator, &c, passed At the Jannar term.
1877, the subscriber viii! sell, in front Of tho
Court House at Brentsvile, Prince William
county, Virgins, on MONDAY, the II day OF
April, 1877, at u IN, the following descrlbod
property, TO wit TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY-TWO ACRES OF LAND, near Dunn.
fries; SIX LOTS in Dumtrics and THkEE
HUNDRED And EIGHTY-FOUR ACRES
OF LAND On Bull kun-a! in the county OF
Prince William, Virginia.
Terms of Sslo-One third cash, n"d tbn resi-
duo in two rnu.l instruments payable annually
from tho day OF sale, with interest III tho deln'-
red payments from the Ding of ssIo until p"IA;
the deferred payment, to be secuted by the
bonds of tho purchaser or pu chasnrs. with Sooi
security, End tho title 10 bs retained until n! tho
payments arc made.
feb 7-cots 5. =. NEALE, comm +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

SrEAMEn ATTACHED. Officer IAuss iIcr-
burn arrived here, this morning, from he Rap.
pahaouock river, having in charge the storo
wheel steamer Virginia, which WAS seized I'm
de: an attachment by City Sergeant Lucas last
wi6tsr. Officer Hepburn reports having had
IL rough passage, aud that he was compelled to
put back uuce or twice. The steamer Is tied
M ai The ic1f of Cameron street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

BOUNDARY LINE MAPs--rhe House Of
Delegates has passed bill 10 authorize the
Secretary of the Commonwealth to furnish the
clerks Of the County Courts Of Accopac, NOT
thumLeraud esimoreIand, King George,
Stafford Prince William Fairfax, Alexandra
and Ioudoun with copies of the map returned
by the commissioners to arbitraie the boundary
line between Virginia and MarylanI thl' map
having the line marked rs agreed upon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

ARRIVAL OF IMMIGRANTS: NJ. Thomas
Goodacre and family and David Coon aud s"a,
from Mirhisair, havs arrived 10 Virginia TO
take 1ss.ss,on Of land sDId them through the
agepcy of Green Il Wise, OF thla city. Mr..
Good4crc settles in Prince William county, aud
Mr. Coon in Fairfax. They report that great
many persons with families will soon seek 10
cations 10 Virginia and other Soulheru States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

KNIGHTS Observation-Disclosures has been
heretofore made 10 tho Gaz,t,e OF the hand
s,uc gave prepared by Fredericksburg Cou-
mandIiy Of knights TampIars for prcse atatloo
to Ola Dominion CJumand9ry Of this city. \
delegation from The frat uamcl Commaudery
viii visit th, city Oh Wednesday, evening next,
on Which OCCASION the gavel will be presented.
The Sir Knights of GA Dominion Comm andrry
will entertain their visitors at 4 banquet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

LIOR RENT-A DWElLlNH HOUSE and
THREE ACRES OF LAM cn the Little
River turnpike, in Fairfax county. near West
End Tho LAID is productive ard for several
wears past ,sal AS u market garden On 1t ara
youLe bearing orchards q apple; rear AID
reach trees. Rent moderate Apply 10
mh1-2sw3w JOHN II. BRENT Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
Sf'El.3AL E(SEssts,S.

Ga WINE AND CAKE lie unprecedented
success of Spesr''s Wine in North And SNlil
America and Europe. la: gtin"l 10 /. among
tho medical faculty u standing reputation
Chemists aud scientific men have visited his cell
lars in New Jersey. and anal" Il his Wine.
and pronounced it the most healthy and benc-
fetal in the market. The following letter was
received by Mr.. Spear from Dr.. A. d Wilson,
one of the Oldest and moat celebrated physicians
Of New York city: II have been in the habit
of using Spears Port Grape Vino and hEve
found it an excellent stomncEic u grEtle slim
uiant and tonic. 1t is especially useful in cases
Of great nervous debility and stOm"ch weakness.
The disposition OF unprinciped dealers. u
aduterAte wines has c)mpnloI Mr.. Spear to
bottle I'LL his productions and place his signature
over the cork SO rs to insure TO the luOlic lis
purity. 1t is being used by the most fIshiona-
bic families to hand around with cako ~ evening
entertainments.
E% TEETH, if not kept clean, 5000 decay.
THURSTON'S IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. 1t will preserve them through life.
Sold by druggists. 25c per bottle. feb 25-ly
l9-HARD TIMES demand economy. Prac.
tico it. Renovate your sollod Gloves with j on.
VEINS IN RLESS KID GLOVE
CLEANER. 1t will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold BY druggists. % cents pcr bottle.
HO" GREAT UpRoAR ABOUT CLOTHING
The largest stock Of Overcoats and Suits bought
at bankrupt sale to close out. Good Overcoats
from $3.50 upwards, including tho very best Of
imported Chinchillss Beavers, kerscy=, &c.
Gents Cashmere Suits, consisting of Coat, Pant:
and Vest. at $40; all wool Suits st $3.50 and
upwardz. including tho finest imported 1nslo-
rails; excellent Chidren's Suits, $ years, SIP;
4 years SITS; 6 years S2.25; years 81 IS and
upwards. They must be sold quick at
S. DEALuAMs,
dec 8 50 King street.
EaFTo THE LADIES. We have just received
q fno assortment of Gent!omons, Boys ard
Youths Fine Toilet Slippers suitable for the
holidays which will BE- sold at prices to suit the
times [dec 81 WADDEY, "a King ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
SALE OF REAL ES.
TAME

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES.
" TATE.
Pursuant to a decree uf the Circuit Court for
tho county Of Fairfax in tina suit Of Aiexsnde:
S. G1igsby against Walter S Wn"lcy, admins
traitor of 4. NJ Whaley decd, ct ~. ronicre!
at its November term, 1873, thH ldoraigncd,
commissioners, will soil by public auction. 1T
Fairfax Court House, on tho NINETEENTH
DAY OF MARCH 1877, Court day, the follow
ing described real estate:
a TRACT OF Ian ID. containing Ill acres.
located on the south side of tho Warronton turn
pike. on the road leading from CentreviIie 10
Fairfnx Court House, With (. SMALL E.s44s
DWELLING HOUSE. now occupied BY lEl4A
Thomas Murtaugh. Also LnT OF LAND,
located in the west end Of Centrcvlo, containing
| SO acres with IL substantial STONE HOUSE
upon it, Also LOT containing 4! acres. stu.
| ated in the village of CentreviIe; has GOOD
| DWELLING HOUSE upon il, spring OF cS-
coile1t water in the middle OF tho lot, regarded
| as ono of the most valuable in tho village DCw
| occupied by w. S. Whsley.
Terms OF Ssle-So much cash i'll hand as WI
pay the costs and expenses Of sale and tho
amount due and unpaid on ssll LOTS the oaI-
ancc in one and two years, with interest from
the day Of sale; the title TO be retained and the
! land liable to resale upon default in e!hor .!
the deferred payments
| Sale TO take place between II and CLOCK.
H Il y Ai? Mo OF S comH P.s
THOS. X. LOVE, }
| nountu f.h 12-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
Fatal Railroad Accidents.

CHESTER, Pa, March lo.-Conductor Geo.
Powell was rua over By his train Oh the Baltl-
more Central Railroad this morning at Con-
cord Station d killed. Hiram Grifith5, color:
cd, died this morning from injuries received
while attempting TO board freight train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

REWARD FOX AN lNcENDIARY.-Th Com
n.itce on Caims al the City Council met last
uieht at the Auditors Office, all Of the ucm'
brrs being present. The only business before
the committee Was the claim Of James Dudley.
coorrd, 10 the reward of $500 for the arrest
ind coovictioa OF Ann Mason, alias Triplett,
an incaudiary. Alter hearing all the evidence
aud the ststemcut Of couosel for Dudley, the
committee Determined TO recommend to the
City Council the payment of the claim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

CnNcGET-rha Hutchinson Family OF W.
ca!i,ts Will give ! concert at The Methodist
Protestant Church to night at o'clock for The
benefit .! The Sunday school attached thereto.
Their performances arc highly spoken Of where
ever they have been.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

SALE OF TIE POWDER HoUsR LoT.-Fh c
lot kuowu IS the Powder HDusa lot was sold
bv +. 4. karby, anc;ionncr, 10 day by public
AUCTION, and bought 10y Peter Wise, for SG5,
81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

new court house on Fairfax street the city mas
derived nc benefit and had 20 use OF the olu
court house, although part owner thereof
and during the late elections its use tor ho'1'
ios rolls, H., was refused. Failing their con-
ditions, it is understood that the Snpervls3,'s
will protest against any action looking to The
sale of the curt house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
FOR SALE.

Lg!!sSz r0H 49,.
THE STEAM FERRY BOAT VIRGINIA.
In pursuance OF M order Of tle Stockholders,
held Monday, February 18th, we offer tho
steamer VIRGINIA II private sale as sho now
lies ut tho foot Of Fayotee alley, together with
her franchises, APPROPRIATENESS, boat, tackle, &c,
She is about GU to, ; capacity. draws about Y
inches of water, is in good condition, and can
DO put in Immediate running order st very little
expense. If not sold At private sale, she will be
offered at auction on the boat Oil N ARCH l5th
at eleven clock q II.
Terms-Cash, and deeds oc conveyance ut the
expense of the purchaser Is. WHEAT.
fob l7-eots Prest Alay - Md. Ferry Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
BY Green & Wise.

Zeal Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
PY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- from Philip Park and wife, dated on the
1st day of February, 1859, and recorded in liber
therein named, will offer for sale by public auc-
ton, in front Of the Mansion House Hotel. on
Fairfax street, Alexandria, Va. on SATUR R.
DAY, the 8 lst day of March, 1877, at twelve
o'clock M, the property conveyed to him by
said deed of trust, to wit The BRICK TENE-
on the east sido of Fairfax street, between HE.
King aid Prince streets, and known as No. r.
directly opposite Messrs Leadbeater s. Bros.
drug store, and now occupied by said Philip
Park as dwelling and plumbing establishment.
Terms of Sale: One fourth Of the purchase
money in cash the residue in three equal in
stslments st 6, L. and Is months, with interest !;
the deferred pay ments to be secured by deed OF
trust on the premises.
NH Scots PETER WISE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

POLICE lTEMs. Joseph Jarboc, coiored, for
stealing pipe from Nlakeiy's dstilery, was re-
EXAMINED las, night by the Mayor and SEN
fenced 10 receive thirty lashcs, which were at
one" Administered.
Tom Price, caIored, was sent to Jail, to serve
on tie chain gang, or sixty days by Justice
THOMPSON, 10 default Of the payment of fine
for disorderly conduct.
Two colorcd boys, for dsorderly conduct and
profanity. were sent to jui! for tea days each
by Justice Nails
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10
Local ifrcyitIcH.

Mr.. &. :. Ialiatcrro, a teacher in The pubic
schools AZ Falmouth, aud we'll kaown 10 this
city. died OH Thursday.
Mr.. Richard Wright, former resident OF
this city, aud vel! known to most OF the older
citizens. died 10 Washington Oh Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-03-10

Don t run Your health, sud, besides, make
Yourself disagree to other people by your
coutinued coughing. \ twenty five cent bottle
of Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup will cure you. Large
hntlIrs, 50 cents.