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The New York herald., 1878-11-12
EDWIN BOOTH AT THE rIrrH AvExrn rHEArnr

Tho entrance of Elwin Booth on tho New York stage
has always been an event. for he brings with
him not only the traditions OF his family, but
his own strong individuality. Both student
and actor he Is expected TO depict every
thought which in his judgment illustrates in
depreciation of Shakespeare, and. matter what may
BE- the character Ia which he appears, the public
gather enjoy and critcise his performance. last
night il vas Hamlet, and the Fifth Avenue Theatre
was filled with thoroughly aypreciative
audience From the beginning to the end ~ The play
It. was evident that the eminent tragcdan has spent
many hour of careful study during hc lss, txo or
three years In the elaboration of nov dramatic effects
and with view TO tue greater refinement
of his artistic work. This was constantly ~.
hibitcd IN the softened tone of hs action;
,n the now .Lus mess -ereskinV tho stay,
that wna introduced In his desr, surround himself
with excellent artists who might make the picture
complete and yet detract nothing from IFS central
aqre and IN tho tr, enseBJe % color aud life that
oow makes Hamlet represented BY Booth OF the
Treatest plays in his rtlertarc.
IL may he safely said that his fnper~onaton Of this
hsractcr ~ the greatest o. it's kind has
inadc during he present generation. Forrest IL
ID 70 have a.rsa n's , "a 'nn part from
bel a. JisarSs; Davenport severely nteloctusI
Fc,htrr combines the French and English schools
but Edwin Booth is pueticsl. Thcrr is strain
Of music in every recitation and delicate physique
epipuaidlv l,arnlonizes with superb ideal. Owing
to fhc latcness. ~ the hour il IL not practicable
In make an analysis OF method which the actor has
developed in his last presentation Of the character.
but II Is enough that be received such an ovation as
snly pours out with full spontaneity when genius
stands at the front
Thc support provided by the management was Of
she best. Mr.. Frank Mordaunt King C1sndius
well deserved the praise that attended his
excellent eiocution. He is not only an admirabe
reader but his graceful gcstic,ilation j.
1icrally a. Dc commended bccanse ~ Is ~ natural
Tho IoiOuius uf Mr. frank H. Pierce also given
with the that usually cha-rttrizes The work Il
this actor. Mr. T. =. Buckley, while foiclbo at times,
failed 10 utilize all OF his opportunities. and was not
consistently strong when he might have scored for
himself several worthy artistic points. Miss Ellen
humminM who made her hrst appearance N New
The New York herald., 1878-11-12
SUPPOSED HOTEL THIEF.

For several weeks pas; number Of tho guests Of
the sturtevant House have been missing sundry ar
ticles of wearing apparel. Last evening Detective
.suhmitsbareaE arrested man who wss acting sus-
The New York herald., 1878-11-12
SAILED.

Steamers Hadi sr for IS Johns PR. &c Wyarokc, Nor
fok Tatseras do bark Post iNor Bordeaux: brig Rob
crt MOVE Port Spain; scbr Pedro Grau. Charleston
Anchored in tho lower bay bound out ship dverpoo for
Ton
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ALMANAC FOR NEW YoRK-TH1s DAY.
WESTERN UNION TIME BALL.

NEW Yo7K, Nov 11-Soon.
The Western Union time ball to-day dropped correctly
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YACHTS. STEAMBOATS,, &C.
HYDRAULIC PARLoR ROWING MACHINE AMI
Aohsr Goaa fnv aala st Eaga Storaxp 109 West d ~
The New York herald., 1878-11-12
ST. JAMES THENrRE-'LEs CLocHEs DE CoRNE-
WILLIE

II is not unjust praise to the management Of the
Tracy-Ttus Opera Company to say that the above
named opera put upon the stage last night in
manner that agreeaby disappointed the audience.
Miss Catharine Lewis Serpoette proved herself
charming artistic. who happily combines the rare
quality Of singing well and acting excellenty Her
manner is thoroughly coquettish. pquant and
modest wthsl. suggesting the prettiest Rraces Of
Aimee. and yet preserving in the midst OF dasbing
abandon the utmost propriety. Her voice is pleasing.
bat not remarkable for compass effect tits
well adapted To light operate work. In her perform
ance last night she produced favorable impression.
Miss Laura Joyce who personated Germaine. retained
the favor Of the audience from the beginning to the
possesses fresh resonant contrato clear in enunci
alton admirable action and an attractive physique.
1t fell To her render of the most charming Of
the melodies OF ..The B.llp,' for which she was
duly applgnded and enccred- Her chief fault
was in singing too loudly. but this may be
excused In = stranger unused - the acoustics of
small auditorium like that OF the St. James The
familiar part OF Gaspard, the Mser. superbly
personatcd by Mr.. Henry Peakes. We have fex
artists upon the stage who finely combine grand
basso good execution and admirable dramatic action
AZ this gentleman There times during the
inr when both singers and orchestra variance
able but this was a defect which might have been in
cdent to the nervousness of first night. The
cho~s we'll chosen and performed its part in the
opera with than usual ability As mounted and
presented THE Bellies Of Corneville' deserves
The New York herald., 1878-11-12
BELOW.
CLEARED.

Bark Ensild Dutch, from ------
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NEWS
OCEAN STEAMERS

DATES or DxpARTI RE FROM YORK THE MONTHS
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER.
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NIBros GARDTS- ACROSS THE CONTINENT"

A large and enthusiastic audience, which chiefly
affected the galleries. greeted Oliver Doud Byron Mt
Nblos Garden last evening his reappearanco In his
much travelled melodrams. ACROSS the Continent"
The play has been reconstructed somewhat since
last production here and contains many local hits ap
propriate TO the day. Mr. Byron. who was
looked and acted with his usual spirit
aud aptomb throughout his extravaganza fitting
through the piece. His repeated foilings Of the vii
lain Aiderley and his harbreadth escapes reused the
gods 20 great enthusiasm. He well supported by
H. &. White Adderley. Miss Annie Ward Tiffany
appeared in the prologue NJ Agnes Constant. the
drnnkard's wife. and as.erwsrd Louisa Goodwin
W. H. Lyte q Knucklebone Johnny, j. " Peters
ss Giovanni. the numbering Italian. and little Mics
vaylor NJ Dolores the italian street Arab dcscrve
word ~ praise The ableau mt the end Of the second
act the Geographic episode and the from the
Indians by the soldiers made the house almost howl
with delight.
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rmcr. .>rils. Desiit0,t,r.
The New York herald., 1878-11-12
WEATHER REPORT

HolYHEsD, Nov II, PM--wnd NV moderate gale
Pisaourn, aos ii, rM-Wnd w. strong squalls; barom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-25
Bv Green & Wise,
[Resl Estate Agents and Auctionoers.

CResl Estate Agents and Auctionoers. =,
TKUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUAbLE
i PROPERTY-Byv virtue Of deed OF trust,
dated March l4th, 1872 and duly recorded IN IN
liber -, No. 2, page 1l6 one OF the land records
in the Clerks ofies of the Corporation Court OF
the city of Alexandris, Va, and at the Request
of the party secured thereby. will sell oy pup
tic auction, in front of the Mansion House hotsl
in said city on WEDNESDAY,, the 18th day OF
Nav, 1873. at II o'clock M, ell that certain
PARCEL OR LOT OF GROUND. improyed,
by VALUABLE DWELLING and OOI
BUILDINGS, in the city of Alexandra, va.
bounded and described to wit: Beginning on
the west side of Columbus streot forty three (4a1
feet from the south side of Oronoco street, anu
running thence south with Columbus street
sixty (6O) feet thence west parallel to Oronoco
street to the east line of twenty (2o) 1eet sl!ey
extending out into Oronoco street; lhenco
north with said alley and parallel to columbus rs
street sixty feet thence east in direct inc g 70 70
the beginning, with right of way over faid alley
in common with others entitled thereto.
Terms: One third cash; tho residue IN two
equal instalments at six and twelve monlhs,
bearing six per cent interest. and secured bS
deed of trust on the premises or AL cash At 'ne
option of the purchaser. All conveysnc'ng 81
the cost Of The purchaser. o,,, u,.,,
my l3-eots w. H. CLAGETT, Trustee.
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Bv F. A, Kerby. Auctioneer.

(No. 56 King street, Alexandria, Va)
DY VIRTUE OF DEGREES OF THE
ID Circuit Court of tho city Of Alexsndris,
Virginia, rendered at the November term, 1873.
and the November term, 1877, in the chancery
suit of Fairfax against Thornton and others the
undersigned. commissioners by said decree
thereto authorized. will proceed, on SA|UR-
DAY, the 10Th day of June, 1878, at II o'clock
M, to sell by public auction, IN front OF tue
Market Building, on Royal street, in the said
city of Alexandris, Va, q TRACT OF LAND,
in Fairfax county, Virginia. containing six
thousand seven hundred and ffty-four (6.7oD
acres, in the bill and proceedings mentioned,
being tho residue of the original purchase by
Thornton from Fairfax remaining unsold. The
Washington and Ohio Railroad is located
through the tract A plat Of the property will
be exhibited at the time and place OF sale. and
tae same offered in lots or rs whole as may
prove to the interest of all parties concerned.
Terms Of Sale: Ten thousand dollars cash,
and the residue of the purchase money to be
payable in equal instslments at one, two and
three years, respectively, with interest from the
day of sale, to be evidenced and secured BY tho
bonds of the purchaser, with good personal So
curity the commissioners to retain the title 10
said land until the purchaser shall have paid ell
of the purchase money. Conveyancing at Tho
cost of the purchaser.
8. FERGUSON BEACH,
FRANCIS L. SMITH, Jr.,.
on n-9awt, Comm rs Of Sale.
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AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise

(Resl Estate Agents and Actioneers.
PY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE
ID Circuit Court Of the city Of Alexandria
Virginia, rendered at the September term, 1877,
In the suit of T. c. Ring against The AleXandrls
and Fredericksburg Railway Company and
others. the undersigned commissioners therein
named, will proceed on SATURDAY, the
FIRST OF JUNE, 1873 at twelve O'Clock M, 3,
to sell By public auction, in front OF Inc Market
Building, on Royal street. in tho said city OF
Alexsndris, Va, THE WHOLE OF THE AL
EXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY, extending from the southern end
of tho Long Bridge, in Alexandria county, Va,
TO Qusntico, in Stafford county, in said State,
together with all and singular its franchises.
rights interests, privileges, property and estate,
rea', personal and mixed, WheresoeVer situate
and by whomsoever held. The rolling stock OF
said railway consists of
Four (4) Locomotive Engines.
Five (5) Passenger Cars.
Two (2) Combined Passenger and Baggage
Cars.
Two (2) Baggage Cara.
Twenty-one (2D Gondola Cars freight
Terms Of Sale: Ten per centum OF the pur-
chase money to be paid in cash, and the residue
in three equal annual payments from the day OF
sale; tho deferred payments to be evidenced by
the bonds Of the purchaser, bearing interest,
with security satisfactory to said commissioners
of sale; the title to said property to be retained
until the purchase money is fully paid the pur.
chaser not to be lot into possession until the sale
shall have been confirmed by said court.
M. Fl. WELLS,
FRANCIS l.. SMITH, Jr.,
NH 2l-2awts Comm'rs. of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-25

VEaETINE. When the blood becomes lileless
and stagnant. either from change of weather or
Of climate. want Of exercise. irregular diet,
or from any other cause, the Vegetine will re-
cleanse the stomach, regulate the bowels, and
inpart q tone of vigor to the whole body.
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AUCTION SALES,
DUBLIC SALE OF A TRACT OF LAND
l. IN STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA.

leUBLlC SALE On a IkACI OE LAM
L IN STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
ofStaford of the l4th of March. 1878. in the
chancery suit Of White, Jsrboa & Co., against
HowelPs administrators and Others the under.
signed, special commissioners will expose to sale
by public auction. at Stafford Court House, on
WEDNESDAY,, the 18th day of May, 1873, that
being County Court day, at II o'clock m, q
TRACT OF LAND estimated to contain GSS
acres. lying on Aqua creek in Stafford county,
being the tract formerly owned by Thomas
to the late John Howell, and upon which the
widow Of John Howell. deceased, now resides.
Said tract also iies on Austin's run, near Coal
landing, on Aqua creek, is about five miles
from Brooke's station, and four miles from Stat
ford G. II. The land is very good for grain and
grass and the buildings are all in good conii.
lion; the dwelling house an excellent one.
Terms Of Sale: CASH sufficient to pay the ex-
penses Of sale and the debt secured in the deed
ing to S3. C9o70, with interest al 10 per cent on
50. lS078, part thereof, from 1st March. 1871,
until paid, and with interest at ak per cent on
S34l, part thereof from 1st March, 1877, till
paid, and as 10 any surplus upon credit OF ono
and two years, with six per cont interest. and q
decd OF trust to secure the deferred payment.
Mrs. Howell will show the farm TO any one
ST. GkO. r. FITZHUGH, ! Special
WILLIAM A. LITTLE, ! Comm'Is
stafford county, ap l2-td
s- POSTPO MEM ENT-Tho above is posi-.
poned until WEDNESDAY, tho l9:h day of
June, 1878. at the same place on account Of the
inclemency Of the weather on tho day above sd
vortiaed.
vi WM: oho. e hirfn2: !: rEf5nI2zHuaH' c"~"' rs.
Stafford rOuntv nv it'd
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A VIRGINIA LEGISLATOR ABROAD. "A cor
respopdopt crthc Staunton Viudicator, writing
from London says: "Thc morning after we got
here We went TO swell restaurant tho CrItc'
rion, aud Two OF the party seeing all OF the
walters in full dress determined at once that
this was tho London style OF dress tor all gen
tlcmcn, and nothing would do but that they
must &c off that evening and invest 10 ready
made swallow tail suit and third class beaver
apiece, and appear on the street the next morn
iug 10 full dress, much to the amusement OF
various boot blacks and crowds OF orltlc!slog
Eoslishmer. They haven't worn them slnce'
but arc trying TO dispose OF them as old clothes
T. would amusc you to death to see the ex.
Sneaker. | never before remember to have
sren him look and feel quite dmlnutlVc, out
he acknowledges the corD, ard says ne ne fees
that he has no identity. If you could have
seen him this morning bribing the assistant
Sergeant OF Arms Of the House Of Commoo''
which was very readily eouc, TO pass US TO- the
top gallery of tho House to get glimpse OF the
body 10 session, you rever would have lmagln'
ed him to be the man who presided with such
dignity for six years over Virginia House Of
Delegates, or the chairman who Gained With
one stroke of his gavel the sceth:ng and tntou-
lent State Convention that last assembled IN
Richmond. Fact nevertheless
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" r G. r II [ N E1
FOE KIDNEY COMPLAINTS AND NER-
VOUS DEBIL1TY.

VOUS DEBILITY.
Islesboro, Me-, Dec q, 1877.
e. r. Stevcns, esq.
years, yhc1 I commenced taking fthe Vegetine.
i was very low, my system was debiitated by
disease. had tho Kidney Complaint, and was
very nsrpous-cough bad, lung soro.. When l
had taken off bottle I found that if was help
ing me; it has helped my cough, and strengthens
me. am now able to do my work. Never
know it is overy thing it is recommended to be-
Mrs. a. j. PENDLETON.
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Sv Gram ,S Visa
Stafford county. my It'd

(Real Estate Agents and Auctionou1sj
TXECUTOR'S SALE OF VALUABLE
T. REAL ESTATE-Will be offered for sale
by public auction, on SATURDAY, the sth
east front Of the Postot1ioe in this city tho fol-
lowing described property. to VT:
No IA TWO ACRE LOT, bounded By
Fsyetto. Payne. Oronoco and Pondleton Streets
being the SQUIRE next west Of "ColroSs," with
the buildings and improvements thereon. in.
ING, now occupied by Mr. W. En-. Webb
No. 2-DWELLING HOUSE and LOT at
the southeast corner of Cam eron and Henry sis ,
boing nineteen feet ten inches on Cameron st..
and eighty. three feet three and one halt inches
on Henry street, to ton feet alley.
NoS-THE THREE STORY BRICK
BUILDING on the south side Of Prince street
sbout twenty eight feet west of Union street
twenty-three feet front, and in deep forty fset
four inches.
SLATED WAREHOUSE, No. 43 south Union
street, now occupied by Messrs. Beckhanl & Go
twenty-five feet two inches front, and ninety one
feet four iuces in depth.
No. 1.-THE THREE STORY BRICK
DWELLING G and STORE, with slate roof at the
about seventeen feet by eighty eight feet TO six
feet alley. The store now occupied by Mr.
Emmerson.
No. 6-THE TWO STORY BRICK AND
SLATED DWELLING AND LOT next, west
of No. 5, about eight feet by sixty, ard now
occupied by Mrs. Rudd.
No. The FRAME DWELLING and LOT
next west Of No. 6, fronting on Prince st. about
twenty four fest. and in depth about eighty
eight feet TO a six fest alley, now occupied by
hr. Swain.
Terms of Sale: One fifth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash; the remainder in
equal payments at six, nine and twelve months,
with interest; the deferred payments to be So
cured by the bonds of the pure haser, and lien
on the property.
All taxes subsequent 10 1871 and the ccsts Of
deed and deeds Of trust to be paid by the pur-
chasers FRANCIS MILLER
$. FERGUSON BEACR.
Executors Of Samuel Miller. dec Il.
my 9-eotJ al &dtJe7
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BOOKS, STATIONERY, &c.

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SUMMER RESORTS.
ORKNEY SPRINGS.
FOUR HOURS FROM WASHINGTON, VIA
BALTIMORE s. OHIO r. r.

Through ard excursion tickets, good until
November l. Park Wagonettes, in which to
convey passengers from station to Springs.
BOARD RATES.
The proprietor of Orkney Springs, fully ap-
prociatng business depression, offers the tooWs
ing reduced rates of board, graduated according
to rooms occupied and tho number Of persons
in each room.
Board per day for one week and less than two
81 60 81 and 81 so. Board per week for two
weeks and less than four $8 $50. $l2 and $l4
Board per month for one month and less than
two $50, $35, $40 and $45. Ministers. phys-
clans and members Of the press will be entitled
to twenty-five per cont discount on the above
rates. Children under II years and, servants
halfprice
Families and parties numbering seven or more
who desire 20 remain the entire season, can
make special contracts Of reduction on the
above rates.
The season will open on SATURDAY, the
18th of June and close on the 18th of October
All communications addressed to Z. 3. COLE'
MAN, Manager Metropolitan Hotel, until June
l. after that date TO the proprietor at Orkney
Springs, Shenandoah county. Va, will receive
prompt attention.
ap 30-Sm A. W. JONES, Lessee and Prop.
COUNTRY BOARD AT FALLS CHURCH
Country board, with large aud elegant rooms
and good table There are 20 acres of land,
large part being covered with fruit and shade
trees. Will bo opened May lst Application
mado 10 A. 3. NOD1NE. ap 2i-tf
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HEADACnE-Thero are various causes for
headache as derangomont of the circulating
system, Of the digestive organs, OF the nervous
system, &C. Vogetino can be said to bea sure
remedy for the many kinds of headacheas It acts
directly upon the various causes ofthis complaint.
Nervouseness, Indigestion, Costlveness. Rhe'
matism, Neuralgia Biliousne5s, sc, Try tho
Vegetine. You will never regret it,
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MEDICINAL.
Y Fl 6 ET I N E1
FOR DROPSY

FUN UhUfD = -
iCentrsl Falls, +. l., Oct. 10. 1877.
DR.. r. II. Stevens:
1t is pleasure to give my testimony for your
valuable medicine. was sick for a long time
with Dropsy, under the doctors care. he said
it was IFdte; between the Heart and Liver. l
received 10 benefit until l commenced taking
the Vegetine in fact, was growing worse. l
have tried many remedies; they did not help me
Vegetine is the medicine for Dropsy. l began
to feel better after taking n few bottlee. have
taken thirty bot,lea in all. am perfectly well,
never felt better y ono can feel more thank
full thsn ! do.
ann, dear cir, gratefully yours.
A. ID. WHEELER.
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MRS. TILToN AND PLYMOUTH CHURCh'-
Messrs. 8. V. White, T. G. filney, Isaac signor
and DR.. George W. Brush, of the examining
committee Of Plymouth church. met a. a. Mt 1at
Whites residence lost night to consdo, Inc iee
ler of Ms Barbara Walton, cont l1lhg cnarss .s;
aoainst MRS, Tilton and her mother, Mis- ID orsei
Maa Tton reitsrates the statements made IN
bar last confession, while Mrs. Morse denounced
iSa % Churches and ministers in general. and Fly
tne .en,h church and Rev. Henry Ward Beecber in
psrIicuiar. The committee decided that ths Iet .ho
should be returned to MIS- oPs wues spece
and should apply to Mrs. Tihon alone mas mas
nu much as Mrs sMorssa! connection yith whs Riys
mouth church was severed in 1871. Mr. Wah.s ,hs
said ' to reporter that another member OF the
Church would be found to prefer Gnsrge' aSslnst s
Mrs. Tton p provides; gam g;ttaas Mls. reaues. s