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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

Ea5-"rHE CORNER" S. w. OF KING AND
Fairfax stFeetq DEALHAM&, is tho only
place to buy FIRST GLASS MERCHANT
TA1LOES' CLOTHING ready Iusdo
Firs. Class Dress Suits $50. $:5, $40, &c.
Business Suits. S.. Sc So IS, 50, $40, $l2, 5l5.
SIG so, &c.
OvercosLs e Fiaa:t Ilnporint Beaver. Satin
Lino1, $40.
DO. Cut Beaver, both siics visihlc S!j.
French Worstod $2I.
Benyo:s SIS, $l5, SIP, $40 and IS.
Finest F1eath Broad Cloth Goats, Satin liacd.
$50 and down to So.
Diagonal Coat and Vest of Finest French
Worsted S25 down TO So, &c.
In FINE CLOTHING you can ssvo 3! por
cont and get them equal in sl respects to NOR
chant tailors', and my CHEAP CLOTHING
is tho cheapest in the market
S. DEALHAM
oct !, G. King ST., cornor Fairlax.
Eay- How IT Is DoNE.-'rhc first object in
IFS with tho American people is to get rich )"
tho second how to regain good hoalth. Tho
first can bc obtained by energy, hono,ty ard
saving; tho second (good healthy Ivy using
GREENS AUGUST FLOWER. Should you
be dosponlent sufferer from any Of the elects
Of Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint, Indigestion, &c :,
such as Sick IIcalachc, PalptaLion of tho Heart,
Sour Stomach, Habitusl Costivenoss, Dizziness
Of the Head, Nervous Prostitution, low Spirits
&c, you need not suilor another day. Two
doses Of August Flower will reliayo You at once
Sample bottles 10 cts; regular siha Is cts. Posi-
lively sold by all first class Druggists in tho
IIriicl Sfufnc Ol-1V
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18
STOVES AND TINsvARE.
CTANSBURY & BRO,

GTANSBURY & BRO,
Manufacturers and DcGlerS in
STOVES AND TINNV ARE.
Cor. King and Columbus SITS.
We have just received p ilno supply OF Cook
Stoves, Purlor Stoves and Ranges, which We
oilor very cheap. Prompt attention given to
all work entrusted to our caro- at prices to suit
the times such rs Roofing, Shouting; Repairing
Old Stoves, Fire Place Heaters Ranges and
Furnaces We solicit tho public patronage,
guaranteeing entire satisfaction oct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18
Nv Grnen 81 Wisn

(Real Estate Agents and Auctionears
DUBLIC SALE OF THE VIRGINIA TEL.
4 EGRAPH LINE-By authority of a deed
Of trust made to mo by tho Virginia Telegraph
secure tho payment of tho first mortgage coupon
bonds Of said company, also deed Of trust
bearing date lst Of January, 1878, to secure Tho
paymen! Of the second mortgage coupon bonds
Of said company. both deeds having been duly
recorded in all tho counties through which tho
telegraph lines run, will, as trustee named in
said deeds, ollor for sale by public auction, in
the city Of Alexandria, Va. in front Of the city
Court House, on SATURDAY, the 9th day Of
October. 1877 at y o'clock n., tho ENTIRE
PROPERTY OF THE SAID VIRGINIA
TELEGRAPH COMPANY, to wit: The limo
of telegraph extending along the Washington
City, Virginia Midland and Great Southern
Railroad from Alexandria to tho town OF Staun-
ton, in Augusta county; and from Alexandra,
along the Washington and ONO Railroad, u
the towns OF Loesburg, Hamilton and Clarkn'a
Gap, in LGulOun county-in NIL about 2OO milo!
of wro-togethor with their rights. franchises.
instruments, poles, wire, insulators and brackets
belonging and nppGttaihingtp tho said telegraph
line
Terms Of Sale: One third cash on day Of salo;
the residue in two equal instaments, payable ia
throe and six months from day Of sale. Tho
bonds OF tho purchaser, with good personal 30.
curity, will be required for tho deferred pay
ments. The tito to be retained until all tho pur-
chase money be laid. Tho property TO be re-
sold at tho expense of tho purchaser upon failure
to comply with terms Of sale.
sep 25-ts ClIAS. 4. HNOFF, Trustee.
seTHHE POLLARD TRACT" CONTAIN
L. INC 2sl ACRES, I ROOD AND 20
POLES. IN LOWER FAUQUlER. ATPUB.
Lie AUCTION-By virtue of decd of trust
executed to mo by William H. Lowroy, dated
Juno 9th, 1876. and recorded in tho Clerks Of
fee Of tho County Court of FauTuier county,
will offer for sale by public auction, at the front
door oftha Court House, in tho town, Of War
rcnLon, on MONDAY. the I'D day Of October,
1877, THAT being the first day of the County
Court) tho tract of land in said dead mentioned,
called THE POLLARD TRACT" containing
Isl a., l r. and 20 D., he the same more or less.
THIS land lies in lower Fauquier, and is espe-
cially valuable on account OF the gold mno sit.
usts thereon, and is part of the real estate oi
which Robert Embrey died soized.
Terms Of SAloCash.
N. B--Selling as trustee, l vii convey only
,ucl tito As is vested in mo by tho deed afore-
said. H. TAYLOR SCOTT, Trustree, &c.
Fauquier county, sep 2l-eota
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NiP.yil,i2 ECSYS,

Al meeting OF the British Association, 10
Petersburg, last Tuesday night, i. was stated
that mere than tlly farms had been shhl to
families, bona tilc settlers. whose aggregate In
vcsmenta, near Petersburg. in real aud per.
sonal property, exceeded $500, 900, during the
last six months, .2id That ucYt week party 81
fifty to scvcaty five land proSpccors from the
West was expected Ia Petersburg.
The stcrc occupied by Badkins i burnett,
on Hull, hcGncen 9Th and 7th streets. Mauches
ter, and six adj 1iniog buildings. were destroyed
by fire yesterday morooc.
N. Nj. Wilson, a wclI-kaown grain aud to
bacco merchant OF Richmond, and Miss Mattc
youngest daughter Of the late W. &. Allen, OF
that city, were married last ulght.
An unsuccessful atcmrt was made OH Sun
day night to burn The African Methodist Church
in Petersburg.
James II. Kemp, formerly largely Interested
in the State zach Iincs in Virginia, died at his
home, III Page County, last week.
lil!irger and E!monl mar|,inSts Of Rich
monl, have jHsl completed and forwarded 10
ST. Petersburg first ciasa :;lcam fire engine
". II. Talia!rrro. Of ti,,c 'srr, died last
Tues lay.
Mrs. Celia Harris, OF p"iaL Pleasant, com
mitlr'i suicide yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

no CHANGE IN THE SENATE OFFICERS Mr..
White in his specials to tho New York Tribune
says: "Sonator Cnnove7. Of Florida, who has
bocn suapcctc Of i design 20 desert tho repub-
l;csn party end 90 ovor TO tho democrats, pu.
tho rlmor at r.st, by attending tho republican
caucus. lie il counted on TO v0to for Judge
Spollords admission, bat ho will no doubt act
on that question with other Sonators whose idol
ily TO Their party has not yet boen questioned.
A gentleman who talked on tho suhject with
Senators Spencer and Patterson reports III ON both
4, fully determined to vote with tho republicans
on all questions involving the organization Of
the Sol $50. UIoA tho admission Of Southern
Senators they may vote 10 admit them, but in
this they cXpcct IT, TO supported by a number Of
the most Influential Senators from tho North
If they remain OF tho samo miGd there is no pro-
hAbiiity nt any plsn bong successful which the
democrats may doviso To gain possession O! tho
Offices and committee. OF The Senate y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

FASHIONABLE WEDD1NG.-L,st evening al
$50 O'clock, st. pauI's Church Was filed 10
replet;on with the fashion, beauty and grace j
the city, 10 witness III. marriage oil Miss ljl!tt
D. Taylor, daughter OF Chas 5. Taylor. e;q
and Julian Il. Burke, SOP Of John w. Burke,
esq., The ceremony was performed by Rev.
DR.. Sptigg, OF Grace Church, (tbe rector, kcv.
Dr.. Norton, being absent assisted by Rev. MIR.
PINE. of Christ Church. At the appointed
time DR.. Sprigg aud Rev. Mr. Dame made
cir appearance in the chapcol, the organ senu-
ing forth an appropriate melody, and lmmedl'
diatcly after the five bridesmaids, Miss FANNIE
Burke, sister of the groom, and Miss lhomp'
SOD, his first cousin. from Baltimore, Miss
Mamie Fcnda, Miss Meta Stuart and Miss
Mamie Fowle. attended by their respective
sroomsmen, Mrssrs. Chas. Taylor, Jno. ;.
Brooks, b. 7. Fcndall. Linden Kent and llu
bert Spowden, preceded by five ushers, NlcssrS.
j. H. Parrot, w. r. Kendall, l.. Stabcr, j.
w. Mauray and II. Is. Washington. TIE
bride was attend, q 10 the ALTAR by hrr father,
and hCrusua! grace aud luvcliucss were ncrca>c,t,
if ,ssihIc, by hcr attire white silk, t:lalnr's
with lac. ;.nl u hau!s,,inc r'll, i'","d with
rare f,wcis, dcpnnling from i'cr brow lie
bridesmaids were also beautifully alfred. I've
groom ani the srno,ns,nrn aud u<hrrs we're IN
full dress. 'lA2 l,ilt and altar railing were hali'i'
s0u,, II ornaulcutrd with tlJwcis, tile perfume
Ct which, aid he s,it sra:na nt muse, aug
gcstci Inc larry legends, While TIA" youth az"
beauty, eas!Iy dresses AMI the sparkling
diamnId<, ranalltu'Cd &c ne verify oil q c'u:t
reception Anons !hr tl:tingulShaL peT:'1nS
present were Col. Holiday, CONSERVATIVE can
ddate fox Governor, lieutenant Governor jno.
l.. Naryt, Generals Iu,tis AMI lFl;% Lee,
Mayor krmpcr and macy others.
Collision. Two freight trains on the Chcsa-
pcaka and Ohio Railroad c)llileh at Camp $
switch. between GordnnsvlIic aud Ghar!ottcH
vile. last night. an,! s:na,hG.! several cars. For
turaicly ncnc CT no tain hands were jared
Tie accident prevented The passage OF the PAS
scnprr trains, and caused the Midland train 10
arrive here about three hours late this morn
Ing.
TIE GHOST SHow.--Sarcpa Hall was com.
fortab!y filled last nisht to witness tic sccond
exhibition Of The Ghost Show. \ large pr
ton Of the audience wa' COMPOSED o! ladies,
and a.! present were highly delighted with the
cn!crtainncnt. 90 night ia: last exhibition
will be given, with ~ entire GhanGn q pro
Grammc.
HorrERY.- The blacksmith shop @; Mr.. }.
n, johnson. on the TELEGRAPH road, just be-
vord Cameron 1Un. WIS broken open last night
and large nuuli,c: OF tools stolen thcrCtrom.
MIR, johnson lives near the shop, but did not
discover the robbery until this morning, when
he came to This city and put the officers en- the
lookout for the robbers.
COUNTY poIIcE-A meeting was held at
Arlington village, last night, to. organize the
Il a. FALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

COUNTY poIIcE-A meeting was held at
Arlington village. last night, TO. organize the
special police force Ct the county. The follow
inr officers we're clcctod:-J d. Nauck, Cap
tain; G. johnson, J.icutcnnt; Randall Bates
and Bowman Rothcry, Scrgcants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

ls1- HARD TINES demand economy. Prac-
tco it. Ranovate your soiled Gloves with JOU.
VEINS N y DOR Il ESS KID GLOVE
CLEAN ER. IL will cleanse them thoroughly.
Sold by druggists. rs cont5 por bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

DIED WARRIOR AXES tho boat axes
~ mado-50 dozen in store and for sale at a
small advance Call and examine, IS King,
obrncr Of Royal 1T
G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

PoIIcE ITEMs.-The only case ut The May
or's Office, this morning, was that OF Richard
Diggs, colored, for dsordcry conduct, on com
plant OF Mrs. Smith, which was postponed un'
i'll TO-. morrow morning.
Adams Jefferson, colored, for drawing wages
belonging to another colorcd man, was made to
refund the mooey, and pay costs, by Justice
padgett
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

DARTiES HAVING CLAIMS AGAINST
Z THE STEAMEH CHARLOTTE VAN
DEEBlLT will present tho Same TO JAS. II.
REID, Secretary, ct tho German Banking Coz.
Bank oct l2-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

sD- TEETH, If u5t kept clean, 5000 decay.
Young people, remember this. use daily
TIL kSTON'S IVORY PEARL TOOTH
POWDER. It will preserve them through llEn.
Sold w druggists. 25c per bottle. feb :%-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-18

Observation-Disclosures Il. G. FanI', who
lost eg, on The Virginia Midland Road, at
Orange G. H.. last week, WAS brought to his
homo in this city, this morning, AMI ~ doing
we'll.
MIR. Thomas }. Mchahey, who fell anl broke
his collar bone, at the lower end Of King street,
few evenings since doing al we'll AZ could tie
expected.
Rev. Mr.. To,elcs aod wife, who were severely
Injured by being thrown from buggy near Ac,
cokeck Churchill Prince Georges couhty. Nd.
last Sunday week, as heretofore noticed IN tho
Gaz,ttc, arc RAPIDLY improvl"gan and Will be about
in few days.
The New York herald., 1877-02-01
CHANGE OF COUNSEL.

In an action brought in the Supreme Court by
Colonel George X. Lct against the Equitable Lie As.
surancc Society OF tin United States, motion was
made yesterday before Judge Donohuc, in Chambers,
Tor an order substituting Mr. Edward Dcvoe Colonel
1cct attorney, in place OF Mr. John Cunningham.
Mr.. Oliver W. West, who appeared for Colonel Lcet,
stated that the action was brought last May to
damages against the Equitable Society for an alleged
fraudulent lapsng by tho society OF policy OF lie
Insurance for 500 on the Cooncs life in favor of
his wife, 1t was stated the moving papers that tho
panti was dissatisfied with tho manner In which Mr.
Cunningham had managed the case, and that In the
plaintiffs opinion Cunningham was subordnating the
interests OF the plaintiff to those OF his other clients.
Colonel A. II. II. Dawson, who figured conspicuously
In the BurkeGardncr case appeared In opposition To
the motion. He stated that MIR. Cunn ngham had re.
ceived no compensation yet for his services and that
his compensation WAS, by agreement with Colonel
The New York herald., 1877-02-01
STEAMBOAT MONOPOLIEs.

Some time since application of James N. Watson
a temporary injunction granted restraining the
Harlem and New York Navigation Company and the
Morrisana Steamboat Company from consolidating
into line, these being the two well known steam
boat lines the East River ing between Harlem
and Peck and Fulton slips. decision gwen in
the yesterday by Judge Lawrence He writes
very lengthy opinion in tho matter, refusing 10
tiBue the injunction. "llere aro,n he says, "two
companies which have been competing for the trans
portation OF passengers and for public traffic The
rivalry and competition between them have been,
according TO the aiidavts, most severe aud
keen Tho tendency OF this competition naturally
would bc for tho benent OF the travelling
public In reducing tho tes for fares and irelghl.
Suddenly these competitors come together and make
the agreement which Is the subject Of consideration
their Joint benet not for the benefit OF tho public.
Hc then goes ON TO say that tho Legislature having de-
signed 10 prevent the creation OF monopoes the
allon formation OF such monopoly Us would result
from the combination Oi these companies Is
trary public policy injurious TO the public He
refuses to give any weight to aidavits setting forth
that the comp should combine would rebound
the benefit OF the pubic by preventing racing and
its ttending dangers. The statute having made the
act which the defendants propose perform aud carry
out unlawful however mcritori0us advantageous II
might be- per the Court has no alternative but to
enforce tho provisions OF the statute He holds, fur
thcr, that the action Is properly brought
The New York herald., 1877-02-01

10 and among tho policy holders Of the company tho
funds deposited with him by the company In con-
formlty with tho rccrees report Judge Van iiocsen
granted the motou and yesterday RENTED the order
made some limo ago. lie orders tho Suporincn
To give notice TO the policy holders that he Will apply
10 the Court Of Common Pleas on the second Tuesday
oil next March 10 distribute the proceeds 10 the policy
holders as thoir rights may determine.
EA-Alierman Monhcmer Is still pressing ms su't
against Tho city, assignee o cxShern OBricn. The
case cainc up yesterday in Supreme Court Chambers.
on motion by plaintiffs counsel for reference 10
try the ISSUES. The clam is Tor disbursements SER
vices and statutory fees Tor summoning inrics, con
voyance OF prisoners &c during the years 1865 1869
and 1870. when o'irien was Shcr,n, and tho sum
claimed is $50 900, which, with tho interest IRON
1871 amounts 10 $40 000 Corporation Council Miller
opposed the notion on tho ground that the fees being
hxed by statute all the plaintiff had TO do was TO prove
tho number he was entitled TO ana the Jury could
easily multiply ono by the other The Court reserved
decision
The New York herald., 1877-02-01
REWARD OF MERIT.

little official breeze has sprung up disturbing tho
quiet of the community OF Pelhamvilc, in West
chester county, said community yet failing prop.
erly understand the Of the disturbance or on
which sdo OF tho opposing and disquieting elements
the merits OF the rest. Charles Merritt was
deputy postmaster OF tho village under Postmaster
William H. Sparks, he being also ticket agent Of the
New York and New Haven Railroad station at that
place. few days since Sparks discharged Merritt,
the latter claims through no dcncrit OF his. direct
ing him ut the same time TO deliver up the prop
erly belonging TO the Post Olice then in his
charge portion OF the property officially held by
Merritt he at once surrendered TO SPARKS and asked
that receipt be gwen him therefor. The receipt
refused the ground that other property consisting
OF 1913 postal cards belonging the Post Once, st
retained Merritt refused further till his
htc compromise bill was accepted. Sparks, however,
obduratc and from this ttc spark the explosion
which cd the whole pcighborhood aud brought
the Into tho United states Court occurred Merritt
arrested on charge OF embczzlemcnt and brought
up yesterday before Commissioner Osborn. An
animation demanded and the accused dis
charged ON furnishing bail II $500 for his appearance.
The New York herald., 1877-02-01
CIVIL TO CRIMINAL.

On May IA, 1874 two lots with houses thereon, situ
atcd Forysecond street. In this city, and belonging
to Louis j. Vandcrwee, advertised for sale under
decree Of foreclosure. with u hope OF saving the
property Vanderweic applied TO his friend, Lawrence
j. Callahan, and agreed with him, he says purchase
the property and hold 1t tor his benefit for thirty days
for a consideration of $1,000. Callahan purchased tho
property for $4,000, and within SIX days thereafter
took tito In his own name At the expiration
OF the thirty days agreed upon Callahan refused
retranser the property unless he paid 81, 0O0 In
stead OF ST. 600 Suit then brought by VanderweiIe
equity TO compel Callahan 10 reconvey the property
sought 10 avoid responsibility the ground that the
agreement with the piantn, not being IN writing,
void under the statute OF frauds but 1t was
held by tho Court that defendant the trus
tee OF plaintiff in the matter, and that the
statute OF frauds did not apply. The properly was
accordingly 0rdered TO be rcconveyed pay ment OF
600. When the foregoing SUIT was commenced tho
plaintiff applied Tor injunction to restrain tho do
cpdanI from conveying away the property pending the
determination OF the suit, and for this purpose gave
bond, In which he swore he was u irecholder and
worth 81, 0O0 The defendant, when defeated IN tho
civil proceeding went before magistrate and charged
Vanderweile With having committed perjury III swear
ing that he worm So. 000 Examination had
this complaint before Justice Fammer, and Wander
weo honorably discharged. He thcreupon took
his commencing action again, and brought u
his damages al $40 600. Callahan answered by gen.
cral DENIAL and this cause which may possibly end tho
litigation between the parties Is the calendar OF tho
Court OF Common Pleas Tor trial on Monday next Mr
ID. ". Porter the bills to appear for the paintii
and Mr. Frank Byrne Tor the defendant
The New York herald., 1877-02-01
AN EMMA MINE EXPLOSION.

Tho trial of the OF the Emma Silver Mining Com
pauy against Trenor W. Park and others was con-
tinued yesterday. Professor William 4. Blake was
again on the stand testiiying to his examinations
Of the Emma mine, calculating his testimony by
means Of model representing vertical section
Of the mino. At the closo of his direct
examination he was closely cross.oxamin med
by Mr. Chttonden, with frequent promptIngs by Mr.
Beach, The Professor testified In brie that he was
appointed Professor Of the Chair OF Mineralogy Mo-
tuliurgy and Mining tho College OF California, and
from this derived his title. In making his survey
the mine he found that 1t was practically exhausted
AT one stage of tho examination Mr.. Blake became cx.
cited on being asked by Mr. Chitenden If he had no.
complained 10 Mr. Park OF an extract from his report
being used In the prospectus Of the and II ho
had accepted $1,000 as a balm for his wounded
feelings. He Indignantly answered No." and. said
that such question outrage TO him. Tho trial
will bc resumed to-day.
The New York herald., 1877-02-01
HOUSE DEMOLISHED BY GAS
fFrom the pittsburg Commercial, Jan. aol

special despatch from Parker, last evening" says -
A very remarkable accident occurred ut Fairview,
about mile from Petroia, between eleven and twelve
O'Clock last night, at tho house OF Robert Patton The
Rev. Mr. Decker, who was boarding at the house. came
down stairs and asked Mrs. Patton. who was in the
sitting room with her husband, TO give him oil
for his German students lamp. Mrs. Patton TO DIX
lamp In her hand and going down into tho
cellar when terrific explosion occurred, throwing
the LADY down, tearing up the lioors and
bursting out the ends ana side OF the house. hile
Messrs Patton and Decker fell through into the cellar
Tho kitchen stove tell on Mrs Patton causing wound
OF the scalp four by six inches denud but not rac-
turing the skull aud also seriously nIuring her spne
She IS badly burned on the face neck, hands, arms
and lower cxircmitics and II is thought her Diur
will result fatally. Rev Mr Decker is badly burned on
the face, hands aud arms and the hair IL burned from
his head. Mr.. Patton rs less seriously injured They
speedily rescued IRON the cellar. Much O.
mcnt prevailed. tho IMPRESSION beng abroad tnat
ntrog ycerine explosion had occurred. Tho OF
the accident natural escaping from well for
mery used by the family, aud located about four or
nve feet from the cellar.
The New York herald., 1877-02-01
COURT OF APPEALS.

ALBANY, Jan. 81 1877.
No 1885, Van Schaick The Niagara Insurance
Company. Argument resumed aud concluded.
No. ISL Walter VS. Middleton. Argued by Frank
Crook for appellant and by James Troy Tor respondent
No lss. Marcus vs.. the ST. Louis Mutual Lille In
surancc Company. Argued by H. +. Mudgett for APP
pcllant: submitted for respondent.
No. l01. In re. Commissioners OF Assessments Tor
grading, Nc., Brooklyn streets Passed.
No. Ill. Vanderlip VS.. kcyscr Argued by S.
Hand TOR appellant, Douglas Campbell for respondent
No li6. Hotzcl VS.. Barber Argued by George y.
Comstock for defendant, }. j. Lamerell tor plaintiff
Adjourned.
cALENDAR.
The following Is the day caord for Thursday, Feb
ruary ls71Nos l64, l9l l62 lSl. 49, l42, 122 and
lAl