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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09
AUCTIDE SELEE.
By Harrison & o. Neal, Auctiono

By Harrison s. O'Neal, Auctionaers
DUBLIC SALE OF HOUSEHOLD AMI
4 KITCHEN FURNITURE-Wll be sold
at no. ID south Fairfax st., On THURSDAYf
July 18th, at 10 O. NJ. Household and Kitchen
Furniture such as Csrpet3 Stoves. Bedstead2.
Chairs, &c, &c jy Cat
COMMISSIONERS LALE OF VALg-
~ ABLE REAL ESTATE IN STAFFORD
CUUNTY.-In pursuance of decree Of the
Circuit Court of Stafford county, rendered ct
the April term, 1878, the undersigned. special
commissioners, will offer for sale By PUBLIC sGc.
rion, on the premises on SATU RDAY, tha
9th day of July, 1878, at u M, tho 70 loW1nS
valuable property, to Wit: A CERTAIN
TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situated Ia
the county of Stafford, Virginia. on the Poto-
mac river, being bounded by said river on east.
BY Aquis creek and Bogy's branch on the west.
on the south by the land of s. g. Lee, and on
the north by the land of John Lee. contain.
ing, BY survey, 54l acres and 2 rods. being tho
same land that was derived by the said Henry Y:
Lee under the will of late A. N. Fitzhugn, OF
Fairfax county, Va, being part OF larger trscV
called ''Arkindale," together with all the'rIghts
of FISHERY belonging to the same: SAID
tract of land lies on both sides Of the Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomsce K. Il and aoou
two miles below Richland station.
Terms-One third of the purchase money, IN
| cash; the residue on credit OF Elk and Twelve
months. Title retained until whole is paid
ST. GEO r. FITZHUGH, Comma
WILLIAM A. LANE, J
iJS-0awfa
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CHARL oTTEsylLLE AND RAPlDAN RAIL
RoAp.-The stockholders OF tho proposed
Charlottesville aod Rapidan Railroad met TO-
day 10 the Midland Railroad building, but
transacted only business Of no general Interest
After the stock meeting the Directors
met, and bad conference with the contractors.
which was of very satisfactory character. Ii
is understood that everything Ii progress hug
well, and that if the people aIung the proposed
route will display iberality IN rcicrenca 20
ahe right Of Way through Ito country, the
road will be commenced at an early dsy and be
pushed forward rapidly. The road wou'd not
only be Of great Advantage as caraectlos LUX
with the Virginia Midland road, bui will b:ing
Alexandria and Charlottesville into dreo: com
mupicatioD, aud thereby incrcaSe tic prosperity
of both 10 commercial point OF view, and III
other ways.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

OLD LETTER Washington C;tio says
that letter from Wm. Herbert 10 Col. G:o.
Washington, dated Aexaudlia. August 50
l774, states that q, 325 barrels Of h)ur aud
100000 bushels OF wheat came 10 that market
during the preceding year to date. GA The
10Th Of May, Of the same year, petill9u was
sent to the Legislature asking Tor 40 exeoslon
Of the boundaries Of the town, and all:el'E
that the town was IL a vely thriving condition,
aud that number Of people wee arriving
from the North daily. The letter iucoslnR ttt
petition was directed to George, Wne"irg'of
and John West, members u thr iit'l7o @
Burgesses. Williamsburg, and w"S siEoed ny
William Ramsay, Robert AdaG'. aud Carlyle
and Dalton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

10. o. F--TheTe will be public it:ataila-
lion of the Ulcers OF Potomac Lodge M. IS
on Friday pight next, l2:h Inst. at their Hall on
Columbus street. between Cameron and Queen
streets, commencing OF p. m. The crremo
MES will be cnlivcned by several pieces OF mu
sic by choir of ladies and gentlemen. Several
brlNhers tcom Washington arc expected who
will address the meeting. The reunions OF this
old and charitable lodge have always g'Vcu great
satisfaction to the fraternity and community
The public arc Invited to be present rs the
brothers arc determined to make the evening
enjoyable. Usbers will be in attcndaDee 10 aeat
the ladies and gentlemen visitors. This same
lodge will hold picnic on Monday lie Is. h
inst, ct Giesboro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

CORPORATION CoURr-.Ju?ge f. ~ Loac'
presidmg.-February, March, May, June, Au
gust. September, November aud Dacembel
terms were set apart for the tria! Of criminal
casea.
June and December terms We're designated
Tor regular grand Jury terms.
January, April, July and October terms were
designated Tor the trial of civil Gases which re
quire iuries.
VIM. II. Gillian was appointed aI"linlstra
tor c. t. o., of Eliza Sanford. deceased.
Jno. Keynes vs. Mary Keynes ct al; il
chaucery; decree appointing Comrs. to divide
real estate.
D. T. Hooes Admir-. VS. Z. Ii. liootf ct al>;
10 ohancery; report OF Cen'r. OF SALE filed and
confirmed.
Perry ct TX W Began ct ais; in ohaucery
report of Com'r. Chiffon confirmed and aror"s
for distribution Of proceeds.
Dorsey vs Wiodsor'a Fix 'ors. III PROGRESS
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From 81. Ed OElinyO,

NEW YORK, j@lJ o. ~-ieltccs have Lc il ie
eeived By 6 mcrclau, in !,i4 cay ffoui >'spc
D3uinco stating that Ike elections had been
held, and that General Iguecio Maria Ggrzalet
was elected Pttscnt ior term Of tWo gcas
Cor zles at the limG Has 10 The Interior, aGd a
oo1no,issiou WAS SAINT 20 escort him to the CAPT
tai, Meanghiie fresh troubles broke out which
threatened to be The caus, Of new revolution.
Golzales was accused Of having ceded 10 Hayti
part of the northern territory Of Santo Daminro
without the consent Of Congress and entirely
upon his OVID responsibility This accusation
had caused great xctement 10 the capital
The action OF Gonzales was declared to be un
constitutional aud it vas said that threats were
made OF shooting Gorz,les if he should enter
tic capital. A telegram received last Satur
day stated that Gen. Luperon vas, President
and it is supposed that hre7autlon has already
broken out.
e, TREASURY .-The following letter rom
the Treasurer Of the United States 10 the Sec
Rotary Of the Treasury WiIl show the condition
If ,la treasury for resumption at HI; com
ueneemant Of the present fiscal year:
TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES.
WASHINGTON, July 6, 1878.
Sir 10 accordance with your verbal request,
Ihave the honor to advise you that on June 30
1878 there was in tho treasury as follows:
Gold coin, $1Gl 343, Ola
Standard silver G SS7, 94S.
Gil brIl;c, COO 43o
o; Irn o hnIl;n, < eo1 on -s1sO o22 502
H S ou'',u". - II
S. notes. say s. per cent. Of
S346 GlS ulb, Outstanding ID
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STEAM Err SUE,
Captain W. G. Geoghegan,

Will make al oxcuraion from Washington to
Point Lookout (stopping at Alexandria going
and roturning) EVERY SATURDAY during
the season. Leave King street wharf at 830 p.
m. on Saturday and arrive at 53Oa. N. Monday.
Fare for round trip %.
For further information apply to J. Broders
& Co., Agents. Alexandria. or Stephenson q
Bro, Agents, Washington, D. O. je Ppm
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EsaIICatiOu&l.

FABYANs, II. H., July 9.-Tho Fourty ninth
Annual Convention Of tho American Institute
of Instruction met here TO day. Throe thou.
sand teachers from Ne" England ard the West
Wcre present
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Dead ,

Po1TsvILLE, PA, July 9.-Benj amin May
wood, An OLD and prominent citizen OF this place,
and proprietor OF tho Palo ALTO iron works near
Pottsvi!e, died this m orning after short Illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

ExCURsIoNs.-A Attention is called to Tho *
cursion oil The Sunday school of Tie NJ. ~.
Church South to Marshall Hall sunorr"w. A
special boat will be run n the evening" Tor those
who cannot leave in the morning.
Tho Nj. Il. Church Sunday school will, also,
make an excursion 30 miles down the river on
Friday night.
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E1naa1
EXDlGstOn.

,L-e'ccnN. ONTARIO. July 9.-Au explosion
or ber%no occurred i.st night in the agltatoT5
London cas-. destroying $4,000 worth of
rrODt1lH,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09
TORTY MILES RIDE

NORTY MILES RIDE
Oh THE POTOMAC FOR 10 CTS.
Owing to the Immense SUCCESS Of The ten cent
excursions, the Potomsc Ferry Co.'S. steamer
UlrI Or ALEXANDRIA
Will make a
FANNY EXCURSION EVERY DAY,
(jundays excepted)
if tho weather is favorable, commencing Mon
lsy, July Sth, and continue during the season.
The patrons of these excursions are of the best
class, both from Washington snd Alexandria.
The very best order and quietness prevails.
Children carefully taken care Of.
Boat loa7es Alexandria, King st. wharf, at IL
M. Returns al 8 p. M.
First claEs slusic ard Refreshments.
The FlFTEEN CENT EXCURSIONS,
which were 80 popular last season, will slso be
resumed on the above date, leaving Alexandria
at 7 45 on MONDAY, TUESDAY. THURS
DAY and SUNDAY NIGHTS.
Music and Dancing, excepting Sunday night,
on which night thsre will be sacred music only.
DOINT LOOKOUT EXCURSIONS.
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~ OFFICE TO UIpY YEKS.

Collectors Office, oIoxandri., Va
July 5th 1910 J
The attention al ell pArlles Interested is re
speclrulIy C. led to the following provision in
tho rever ue BIZ, passvd BY tao City Council Of
Aexsndris for the = .sr 1878 VIZ:
"UpoD all bills p.ld IL full III United States.
currency, gold or 81 YER Gin, by the l6l day Of
au ust, 1878. tho Collectors of LAKES except
t.xus On lcenses) sbal allow = discount o.
twelve and u hall per cent but no dtseountshail
to riowcG Any bill paid in coupons.
}. II. HILL. Col. N. Dist.
5. X. FIELD. Col. S. Dist.
ClGco-~Room No. 6 Royal 81. front Market
Fuilding. Jy e-t6L
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Egs,z. g...ssws. rsCNrGs, &c.

XGUnSIQI OF TEE SABBATH
IL SCHOOL OF THE III. E. CHURCH
SOUTH, TO MARSHALL HALL, WED.
NE5DAY. Jnly 10Th, 1873. on the commodious
steamer CITY or ALEXANDRIA, leaving
her wharf foot Of King street. al 81 q. m. and
ca pm. Peranns not fading it convenient to be
absent from the city during the entire dsy will
Potomac on tbs above boat on it's evening trip,
returning With the school. Tickets Is and 25c-
to be had at the Chinese Tea Store, or from the
scholars of the school. jy 8-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

4 WONDERFUL CURE OF LANENEss oi
twenty five years atandiug. second vice.
president of The Excelsior Savings Bank, 25d
street and 6!b Avenue, Booths Tbeatre) +.
P Lawrence, vas lame for twenty five years.
Contraction of the muscles Of his Left leg-had
no faith at FIRST 10 tho Liniment-was Induced
to try it from his knowledge OF DR.. Giles, who is
q scientific and able chemist. and who has nsver
yet made poor article Seeing it's good eft
fects 90 others-tried it, aud to Mr.. LIS sur.
prise aud satisfaction, the Stiffness lclt the
cords of his leg. and it became as elastic as the
other.
d.. GILES. 120 West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial sizs % cents.
Sold by Il. 8. Leadbeator & Bro. Send for
nlmnhlet.
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BRApDoCK's EFEAT.-This day one hun
bred and twen,y.tbrre years ago, July 9 h, 1855.
the batllc of Monongahela, Braddock's d"t"S',
vaa foupht. in wAieL Thvmas Longdon, tha
great great grandfather of the editor ct THE
o,nnr wac killed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

PERFECTION IN CooKERY.-The nearest Up.
proach to perfection 10 articles designed for
kitchen use is that of DooLEY's YEAST Pow
DER With very little experience the house.
vito or cook Is always sure of delicious biscuits.
rolls, bread, cake, etc., every time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09
J. Y. MENEFEE.
n q MCFFETT,
IN. FORBES. Comm'rs
j. +. 5TRO CHGR.
Il. TAYLOR sc TT,
,oboppoot> nopp{., 10 Aud IL
Rsp pahannock county, ie 5-w4~

TOMMISSION ERS SALE OF REAL rs
~ TATE-Pursuant to tn, decree of the Cir
cut. Court of Fairfax county, pronounced at lts
Juls Surn 1878 in The case Of Gunnels adm'x.
w. George q. Fox's admir-. and others, th UNI
derulxnod will soil by public suction, on MON
PAY, the 18th day Ct July, 1878, at y o'clock
m of said day, Court day. in front of tho Court
House Of said county. lnst certain TRACT or
LAND of which George q. Fox died seized,
containing 674 acres This land is d part OF tho
real estste of which the lac Gabriel Fox dlod
seiz d lis near Fox's OIL mill now NAPLES;
is we'll wooded, and the land under cultivation,
susceptible Of ready Improvement
Terms Of Sale: so much cash in hard ~ WIZ
be required to pay the expenses of safe, and the
residue on credit of one, two and three years,
in equal instruments; to bear interest from tn,
day of sale to be secured by the bonds OF the
purchaser with good personal security. md a
retention of the title until the last payment 's
made THOMAS MOOkf.
ia l6-w4w Oomm'r. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

Says an eminent physician, Headache
whitcns the hair prematurey." Lodllles Head
ache Specific cures tho worst case in to 20 MI
ruics. Price SO cents For rheumatism use
Durane's Rheumatic Remedy.
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FOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILITlEs-July 9. 1878.
For the Middle States increasing south west
winds, stationary temperature, stationary OF
falling barometer, partly cloudy weather. shu
numerous rains, followed in tho northern por.
tions by rising barometer and cooler northWes!
winds.
CANAL NEws.-The Cumberland. Nd,
News says all the coal companies, With the *.
ception OF the American Company. have reduced
the rate of tonnage on coal to Georgett"n to
so cents. The News says tie movement was
publicly inauguratod By tho Hampshire and
Baltimore Company, ana was occasioned, they
claim, by the action OF certain companies IN
privately cutting under the prevailing rates.
The News further learns that the bostmen
have accented the Reduction without much
prumhlrg.
The Aleaalian has th3 following 'rport
from along tho line:
Ga Friday night las: the Il. Il. Wagner
struck on rock on South Branch l:vci, owing
to being forced By passing boat too lar on
to the BERN side. She had g hole stove in
her bow about two feet square, and sank IL
the head Of the lock. Fortunately Superoten
dent Hammond was on the spot, and in con-
junction with his efficient assistant, MIR. Srtier,
q force Of men was put to work, and by the
mex! evening the steamer was repaired and On
the way to her destination.
The A. j. Clark, an American boat. a'sJ IN
o sinking condition for two days. was rendered
assistance by the canal company. She lett
Tunnel level on Friday, but it was doubted il
she would reach port.
There was also another Vessel. whose namo
We could not learn 10 sioEing condition on
South Branch level on Saturday last, but all
the companys force at that point being ut work
GU the Wagner, no assistance could be rendered
at the time.
We recently passed over tho sections under
tho management Of Mr.. Randolph Sprigg aud
MIR. Hettenhouser, and found them in perfect
order, not stone in tho way. aud the tow
path equal to the best race course.
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Police ITEMS. Tho following c.4ea i'GVd

Police ITEMS Tho following ossea l'aVd
been tried since yesterday:
Charles Dyer, who WAS released from the
Chain Gang yesterday morning, went to
Washington AID stole some oothing from alf;
A. E. Taylor, last night. He was a'Fed'Gd
this morning by officer Ctump. with The Goth
ing 10 his possession, and turned over 10 lie
Washington authorities. :.
John Penn, charged with larceny, was dis
missed the charge being Withdrawn.
John Turner charged with abusing Ii inert
Cawocd, wss foed and discharged.
Justice Thompson had tho fo'lowiog cases
before bin: ,u :,
Albert Harris, colored, fer asSaultiug ", IL.
Lee, also colored. WAS 6Ied and held for pAF'
meat.
Maggie Harris, coiorcd, f,r di5tIdaIi} oon
quot, was foed and discharge
Lou Blackburn, colored, for 40 assault oa
Sarah Hill, also colored, was fined and held tor
DoCmant
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HOUSE BURNED. The store and reel deoce
of JOIN i. Christ mond. at Good Hope, ia the
Dsuict of Columbia, near the southeast line,
were set en- fire and burned down yesterday
morning about three o'clock. The loss is est
mated at Sc GOO, and the insurance is $4,000
MIR, Chrstmoud formerly resided 10 this CITY,
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YNOG LICENSES.
Mayors Office. Alexandria. Va,

Mayors Office. Alexandria. Va.
July 9th, 1878. J
All persona owning or intending ~ Keep any
animal OF the dog kind are hereby notified TO
como forward and tsko out license 1or Inc
same from Lha Auditor =, .
Persons found with dog or dogs on their
promises without the required license may be
lined by lhe Mayor FIVE DOLLAR Rs for eve
ry dog owned or harbored after the goth instant
I'd it is lu .ner order"d that after the 10Th inst
ell dogs found run ming ut large in the streets OF
this city with ut being properly and securely
muzz ed shall lie Seized by persons Designated
ful IT, u urpo:e, aud dealt with according to
law aud 81! dogs found runaing at large IN tbs
Market square shall ba killed.
iy8-I2O:n Is KEMPER, Mayor
-ICUp Mayors Office
IL Alexandria Va, July 5. 1878 !
Tho following ordnance of the city is pub
lished for tre Information of all concerned:
[Chap. paragraph 10, city code
III sh Ill net be lawful for any persons to keep
any swioe si;nin the limits Of Alexac iria. un-
der penal, # IN e DOLLAR for each swine
and one dollar each or every day additional al
t,r notification from Inc Mayor"
Persons h",v ng re Wi4Hlr the limits or the
corporation will .ak- rotico from tde sbJve and
remove the mo 1T o.!co. or &c dealt with &C.
corGing u lag.
jg saw Z. EEMPFR, Mayor
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THE HEAT The heat of yesterday evening
aud last nght was the most oppressive felt in
this section ter years So very excessive was
it that very few persons did any sleeping, and
many cilz .ns speotthe night on the streets and
On bo s9harvcs To-day has been somewhat
cooler, owing to The fine breezs blowing, but it
is still quite warm. The thermometer has been
standing during the day from 88 to 96 degrees
10 the shade. The streets have been deserted
iu,ing the day by all except those whose
business called them out.
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VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL AND M E..
Y CHANICAL COLLEGE,
The Seventh Session begins AUGUST 18th,
1878 In,te.d of 1872 Stale stud ents, rs hereto
fore, 20 will be received tree Of charge for tai
ton. Board in n1esses costs 81 q month.
Apply for appointments as State students, or
for Catalogue, to G. L. G. MINOR Pres't.
je l7-eolm Blacksburg, Va
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a:UUiil SrGTl1ES9.

The First National Bank OF th!5 city has de-
corporation tax } payable Oh md alter the 18th.
President H.ves md family tool, possession
to.dsv, 'N''''''' -, wa ''' w. ~''''''O
The City Council will hold It's first regular
meeting tonight
hold ,n'. :" "lt-~ ".o "clIS ~ l''kD;.
dsv. ''' ~''''' ''' "
PoslrIvs CLos1Nu OUT OF TIE GoMB1NA.
T1ON SToEE The rcnaiulrr ot rhc Y,urk will
ll w :; -; ,t :. -,l
~ ''.a w. '.''I =. ".,o'
GREAT rcdu''io"s haSa n'oa inaaS' ara persons
Wishing 10 Duy Whncia'! ~ retail Will DO Well
to CALI IS tie good. ar: positively put down at
less than LlcY c.n DC bought for. \ CAL vail
very sooa o1r'lnno ore and all =,
ly5 L" HENRY sCllWARz, Manager.
= ------
GSs- A called meeting of the Relief Hook and
1t dder Go. will be held this evening. at eight
O'clock. Business FINAL arrange nunts for the
moonlight excursion down the river.
1t w. X DAVIDSON, SecLy.
DOTOMAD FERRY COMPANY.
l.
t,nAVE WASHINGTOH
T n ~" > ~ an % a. d AK H"t
~ ''' 49, W. '' = '0'
p,yr ,rp,,nD,r,
oo
a. M ~ ol, " ~ III ~, ~ 5o ana IL o ou.
/. ALL 3D. = ~ r. ! % 3D. U ~ anu o.
Farn-Roupa trim is els ~ 9-.t
,,11, ,,oGGI,,C
40 MlhES' SAIL On HE ioIoM Az
MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
orlho
NJ. II. CHURCH SABBATH SCHOOL,.
nip ~ -, 49, - vrps-f Of o,oloot
Wm0ic and rafroshments IN hoard
TicketsMsdnlts I5c : children ito be- had of
the children or Al tne Whsrl. y 80.
T. Alexandria, Va, July 9, 1873.
Alexandra corporation tax will be psid to the
STOCKHOLDERS on and after Monday, July H.
United States and VIs1ss S1stf an fa5fS paid
ny Luo DaHh' III A.. w hOOtAi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

Duck F1sHlNd.-Mr. Edmund Hunt, of
Cameron Mills, heard one OF his ducks making
great noise yesterday evening. in the run
near the miIl, and, on going to It's assistance,
found that large loggerhead turtle Tad fast
ened itself to the ducks leg and was dragging
it under. So tenacious was the turtle that 1t
was hauled out of the water sooner than release
its hold
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

DECORATION DAY.-Just as The forDs Tor
THIS evenings issue Of the Gazette were being
closed, the procession of those to take part in
the decoration Of the graves Of the Confederate
sodiars in this city was forming on Washington
street, ID accordance with the programme pub
lishrd yesterday. The Southern Memorial As
ISOLATION of Washington and many other persons
from that city and the country surrounding Al.
cx4ndria had arrived here for tho purpose oil
j1iuiyg the large plumber Of Alexandria who
had assembled to participate 10 the ceremonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-07-09

DIED WITH HER OBJECT UNAcHIEvED.-
The Old r2othcr CT the haf.witted colored man.
Lige Jordan, WIZ aant to the penite ntiary
from this city for attempted rape 90 oolored
child, uoou what it is now believed was false
evidence died yesterday. For years she had
been engaged ia 40 unsuccessful attempt to
have her boy pardoned, but as she had Mother
moucy for the incidental expenses, nor inhucn:.
ial friends to interest themselves 10 her behalf,
tho died before the object Of her life was &C.
com ;lishcd
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Ellie HAVEN INSTIT d Il II /,
- [rUn IUUNd T.ADIES)
ALEXAN DKIA, VA.
The next session of this Institution will open
on MONDAY, the 10th of September, 1878
For Catalogue, containing full particulars,
plea:e address either of the undersigned.
G. A. PENIOK, | Associate
CARTER PAGE, J Principals.
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SUNsTRoKE.-Wm. Sandelson, aged twenty
four, sailor on the schooner jamestown, was
Frustrated by the heat yesterday morning while
unloading the schooner at Georgetown. lie
procured admission papers to the Marine Hos
pitaI at the Custom House, but his captain
refused to sign them. The sailor then went to
the station house, where he was kindly cared
fnr The captain altcrward took him away.