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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

TOMM ISSIONER'S SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE VILLAGE PROPERTY AND
OTHER REAL ESTATE-Pursusnt to the
decree of the Circuit Court Ct Fairfax county,
rendered at June term, 1876, in the suit OF Steph
enson vs. Stephenson, the undersigned, as spe.
cisl commissioner named in said decree. will,
on MONDAY, the 21st day of January, 1873,
Court day, at o'clock p. Ii in front Of the
Court House door Of said county, sell to the
highest bidder The real estate of which the late
Abner Stephenson died seized, lying and being
in said county. This property embraces thst
VALUABLE FARM wherson Mrs Stephen
son at present resides, situated on th9 county
road lesding to the Little Falls bridge, and
about half mile west of the village Of Langley,
and contains 90 acres and 10 poles. This prop:
DWELLING, with the usu,l out.buildings,
it's size and proximity to market rendering it
very desirable.
Also that we'll known property, situated in
the town Of Providence, (Court Housel on the
southeast corner Of Main and Paine streets, con-
sisting of the DWELLING lately occupied by
Mrs. .. G. Powell, STOREHOUSE occupied
by JOB HaWxhurst, bar room by Dallas Powell,
and the several rooms over the store named, oc.
cupied by Mssons' Lodge. As business
stand this is regarded IS the best in the village.
Terms of Ssle-One tenth of the purchase
money will be required in hand sa deposit,
liable to be forfeited should the purchaser fail
to comply with the forms of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal annual payments, to bear in
terest from the day Of sale, and to be secured by
the notes of the purchaser, with good personal
security and retention Of title until the last pay.
ment is made. THOMA AS MOORE,
dec 20-w4W Commissioner of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

The market is scarcely 60 firm. TRANSACTIONS
in Flour continue light. Whest is IN bstter re-
ceipt, and 1922 bushels wore offered and sold at
1H for inferior. and 1870. 1876. 1873 and 14) for
common to good. Receipts Of Corn have Also
increased, but prices have fallen eff. and 80 WAS
the bighes. price paid to-day; offerings OF lsoo
bushels, and sales at 81 and IS. But ono lot OF
Bye was offered and Withdrawn, and no Oats
reported. Country produce quiet snd easy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

lSAWS. with boring attachment at Sd 90 cash;
AND THE KNOX FLUTING MACHINES,
on stands, six inch rollers, at So, for sale at eS
King street TO close out.
j.n16 JNO. L. CREIGHTON s. SON.
CARRlA GE AND BUGGY WHEELS, of
~ assorted sizes, made by 81. Miffleton, of
select materials will be sold at very low prices,
at SO King 81, corner Of Royal, by go -
ian Is J. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
VIRGINIA BUCKWHEAT, very choice,
Y for sale by ...... .a.
ian lG GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
UyINTER DELEGATES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. The wriliog table
10 the Gaz vito Office was adorned to day with
basket of beautiful A,wers, cuIed aud ar.
ranged by Mr. Andrew T. LAWS, at his Rraen
house. West End. Fairfax county, and sent to
The cfico as an evidence of bis good will. The
flowers we're as bright and as fragrant as if they
had been gathered in the month Of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16
WANTS.

WANTED-A SITUATION in school or
w private family by lady who has had
much experience in teaching the usual English
branches, French and Music. She can give the
best of references Address TEACHER, B. O.,
Alexandria, Va. jan Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

JUDGMENT AGAINST A SCHOONER. -Judg.
meDt was given 10 the District Court in Wash
iogton, yesterday, against the schooner q %, Of
this city, for the sum of $227.a4 the cost of q
sail purchased 10 Baltimore. aud for which the
schooner was libeled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

The AoUEDUor. Men are at work on the
canal portion OF the Alexandra canal aqueduot,
removing old timbers and clearing away rubbish
so that no time may be lost in puttiug 10 the
new ,imbers as 5000 as they arrive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

Hogs live or dead ........e...... 80 q o.
Cows and Calves S25 to S50.."....-...
The supply OF Cattle this week WAS about
equal to the demand; prices have. however. al
vancsd again fully 4c and nearly all tho oilsr-
ings Of good Cattle Wses closed out. The mar
ket opened brisk, and continued so until tho
close. No Sheep were ofsrod this week, worry
few being wanted !; good ones would bring prices
as quoted above Calves in good supply ana
dull. The markets. over supplied with hogs.
and prices continue low, with slow sales at quo
tstion. Cows and Calves are in brisk demsnd.
Market moderately active.
NEW YORK CATTLE MARKET Jan'y. 10
Beeves-There were number of car loads OK
very choice steers mainly from Ohio and ILL.,
nois, among the fresh offerings and tho average
and dropped, and Closing prices were nearly 4c.
lower than current rates OF last Friday. Solicit
cd extra steers, weighing LOGO to LEO lbs,
were sold at 11all3c. per 10. dressed good to
at 8aa94o., and inferior and common do. ut TIA
ste. Fat bulls ranged from 33s5tc. per 10.
Mich Cows-Market continues dull and un.
changed. with slow sales at 4O.$6j for common
TO very fair cows.
Calves-Sales were limited, and tho tone of
the market was weak. Ordinary to prime vsslS
ranged from 6a81c per ID: common 20 choice
grassers from % ,54c. Ter ID. g. =.
Sheep and Ismb-Lower prices, slow sales
and dull and depressed felling We're the charac'
Ordinary to very choice sheep rsngad from Ala
&c. per TO-, and fair to primo lambs fro ~ GA7c.
per h.; the outside price for sheep was paid for
10 fat wethers, lO8 to 143 lbs, taken for export
trade.
Hogs-Ofa dozen car loads offered alive, none
had been sold before Change. Nominal quota
tions are 40aSi 80 per lbs. Dressed hogs were
dull at 4ss58c. per h. while light pigs sold at 81
Four car loads of Western dressed on sale. and
car reported sold at d.: por ID.
GEORGETOWN, CATTLE MARKET. Jsny. 10
$50 Cattle were on tina market 800 of which
sold at to Sic per lb; lib we're left ove:; mar.
ket very dull st decline common Cattle being
nearly 40 per ID lower, 400 Sheep were ofsred
which sold at al to 53c per ID. Mich Cows Is
to $45 each and dull. ,.''"'' d" ." j.
BALTIMORE. Jan. 16-Vs 81, deferred, 4; DO.
consolidated, 54t. Cotton dull middling liza
lit. Flour dull and unchanged. Wheat dull,
weak and lower; Southern rod l25a137; Penna
red l31al36; No. 2 Western winter red spot and
Jsny 1924 bid Feb'y 1884 bid. Corn dull and
lower; Southern white 44s64 do. yellow 53s54:
Western mixsd spot and Jan 55ta55s; Feb $50
bid March offered at 81 with no bids; Western
steamer 5ls5li: Oats steady firm and quiet
Southern 38s8S: Western white 81 do. mixed
34a35; Penns 36a37. Rye quiet and nominally
63a65. Hay dull and unchanged. Coffee dull
and lower; Rio csrgoes 15al8t; jobbing l53al9t.
Sugar steady and firm at ssa93c. Whiskoy
nominal.
NEW YeRK,, Jan. 1s.AMoney 6. Gold l02.
Flour heavy. Wheat dalic lower. Corn about
steady, . ..-. s..J B., "''''-'i '''''' p. '''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

THE SHINN CAsB.-Tbe indictments for en-
bezz!ement against George R. Shinu were again
called up 10 the Corporation Court, this morn
log, and Judge Lowe required the defendants
counsel to ma ke the usual affidavit. that The
continuance asked for was necessary. This
afidayit will be filed TOMORROW and the cases
will then be continued udtil February, when .
special Jury will be summoned to try them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

POLICE ITEMS Justice Padget has had tho
following cases before him to, day.
Ella Summers, for obtaining money under
false pretenses from James Kelley. was dis
missed, the prosecutor not appearing.
party Of colored people named Pearson.
for indulglng 10 family row 90 Fairfax street,
were fined and required to give security to keep
tho peace.
Elizabeth Frazier, charged with assauting
Ann johnson, both oolorcd, was sent to jail, 10
default of payment of foe and costs.
Ann johnson, for assaulting Elizabeth Fra
zicr. was 6oed ADD discharged.
+ James Williams. colored. was arrested, early
this morning. by Officer Horscmau, having 10
his possession lot cf I,low points and other
iron castings, which had been stolen from
the foundry of Mr.. john L'atherland, corner
Of Queen aud Lee streets. He was locked up
for examination.
New BRIDGE ACROSS THE PoToMAC. The
WASHINGTON Star, ini its Georgetown notes,
says: The readers of the Star may perhaps
rome Der that about ono year ogo when the
narrow gauge railroad project was first agiated
here, q committee was appointed at meeting
ofcitzsns held at Merchants Exchange, to
see what could be done 10 tho direction of build.
ing bridge across the Potomac at the Three
Sisters Although year has passed this
committee has not been idle, and is still active
! Iy engaged 10 their undertaking. A petition
| has been before the proper committee OF the
IHouse of Representatives. for some time past,
AID We are authorized to state that it is rapidly
gaining ground and supporters When We see
bridge across the Potomac, between The
Aqne duct bridge aud the Chain brdge,w may
es pect railroad. y -.- 49,. Led. ,...-a
| THE CURTIS CAsE-E II. Curtis. who was
iDd;cted ior ontraoino a young eitl at the Ma
tioDal Hotel 10 Washington. some time since,
ha. declined to plead to the Indictment, 90 the
ground that bis name is not Curtis. but Ray.
The District Attorney is satisfied that be has
thu right man. aud will prepare new indlct-
lment 10 the name Of Ray. -. -.... .-.., ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

MOUNT VERNON STEAMER. -Tbe Wash
iuaton correspondent of the Baltimore Sun
says that the new steamer which is to ruu be-
tween that city aud Mount Vernon will make
it's first trip on June !, and not April /, as has
been stated, The new steamer is to be called
The Regent. and will arrive at Alexandra 10 a
couple OF weeks, when it will be thoroughly
overhsuled. According to Major Blake's COZ
tract the Mount Vernon Association will re-
oeive 333 cents for each passenger landed. The
fare will remain at one dollar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

! 10 nursery wherein all is lite ADD laugh 10.
stead of crying and fcettug, there is sure to be
found Dr.. Balls Baby Syrup Price IS cents
bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

ITALIAN NAOOAJ&ONI, best quality, just
i received BY
Jan ls 10. s. E. AILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Depart
ment, Office of the Chief Signal Officer, Wa'a'
,agton, d. g., Jan. l6.. l87S-l0:30 Q. m
For the Middle Atlantic States rising oaiom'
eter, colder northvestery winds, and clear or
nortlu clondu weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16
AUCTION SALES.
VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY AT
COMMISSIONERS ALE-RQ 4irtna nf

VERY VALUABLE PROPERTY AT
COMMISSIONERS LE-Bg virtue OF
the decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax coun.
ty, rendered at tie June term, 1876 in the suil
of McIsuley va. McWIllisms, thu undersigned,
special commissioner therein nsmei, will, on
the 2lst DAY OF JANUARY, 1878 (Court day.
in front Of the Court house door of said county,
st IL o'clock NJ sell to the highest bidder bv
public sale, thst valuable and highly improved
farm upon which Henry Nc Williams at present
as MOUNT ZEPHYER This farm oHferes
great advantages to those desiring to invest in
real estate.
Terms of sa!e-So much cash in hand as will
be required to pay the expenses CT sale and also
the sum 1891 the residue in three equal annual
payments, to bear interest from the dsy Of sale,
and to be secured by the notes of the purchaser
with approved personal security; the title to be
retained until the last payment is made Con.
THOMAS MOORE,
dec 20-w4w Commissioner Of Sale.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL
~ ESTATE AT DRANESVILLE-By viz
tue of q decfe5 OF the Circuit Court Of Fairfax
county, rendered at the November term 1877,
in the suit Of Creighton vs. John B: Fairs heirs:
the undersigned, special commissioner named
Of January, 1878. in front CT the Court House
door of said county, at noon OF said day, sell to
the highest bidder by public sale all the REAL
ESTATE of which John B. Fsrr died seissd,
except the Widows dover. This land will be
sold in small lots, of which pia. and survey
will be exhibited on the day of sale. While this
land is without buildings. it is of good quality,
and its location near the village renders it des-
irable.
Terms CT ssle-So much cash in hand Ito be
spportioned rateably 10 the several lots) as will
pay the cost or suit and expenses of sale, and
the residue in three equal annusl payments, to
bear interest from the day of sale, and 10 be
secured by the bonds Of the purchaser. with good
personal security and retention of title until the
last payment is made. Conyeysncing at the
cost Of the purchasers. This land will be sold st
private sale if not sold on the day named.
THOMAS MOORE,
doc 01.-pdm Gon, n, oaiop of colo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16
a WIDOW HUNT. )"

preceded by an olio of Musical and Literary Sc;
lectons, in which will appear the accomplished
Drima donna. !!i... $500 '''' 80 '-@~ ~
MISS KATE GOODALL, ..., t....
who sung with great success at the Academy
Music in Baltimore. -.-..-. ;....
The pleasing contralto Miss MIRANDA LU-
CAS-, from the New York Schools of Music. al,
MISS ANNIE D. WARE. in character recta-
lions. ....... w.. ...,, 80, :. aas. =
And the well-known elocutionst, Prof E. B.
HAY. 80 .
Prof. CLARK REYNOLDS Solo Pianist.
ON SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10,
The above artist will appear in an entire change
of bill.
Admission, so CTS.
Gallery, rs cts.
Reserved seats Is cts. extra. Box sheet now
open at Janneys, corner King and Royal SITS.
Doors open at z; curtain rises at sharp. $3.50
The management reserve the right to reject any
improper person. 49,, ..-"",l. '''' - '.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

NEW AGRICULTURAL CLUB "A oumber of
gentlemen met on the ll.h inst. at Hay
market end formed 40 agricultural club
to b. known as the "Hsymarket Agricul
tural Club. Prince William county, Va. 4"
and elected W. II. Brown President and w.
L. Heuser Secretary. The object Of tho club
is 10 promote agriculture, horticulture. stock
breeding. etc., and TO socially unite the mem.
bers. The meetings take plac, once month
at the residences OF the members, and by the
enthusiasm manifested success is predicted,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16
AMUSEME NTN.
We will open on
FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 18TH,

with one of the finest companies that has ever
appeared in the city, when will be produced for
the first time here the amusing comedy, in three
acts, entitled
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-01-16

GEoRGETowE, CATTLE MARKET. Jsn'y. 10
$50 Cattle were on tina market. 800 of which
sold at 8 to Sic per lb; lib we're left ove:; mar.
ket very dull at q decline. common Cattle being
nearly 40 per ID lower, 400 Sheep were of srad
which sold at al to 53c per lb. Mich Cows Is
to $45 each and dull. .-''.'' 90" J.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
NAL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1878.

no measure Of economy which would be
more effective than the universal suppress
sion Of the liquor-traffic. The saving to the
country in two years would equal the ma
tional debt as IL now stands
ave have an immense amount of discus
sion, some of IL ominous and threatening,
some of il doubtless redolent with the fumes
of strong drink, upon the relations of labor
and capital. If labor would deny itself in
diligence in strong drink il would find itself
by-and-by transformed into capital. Capital
is nothing but the fruits of labor well bus-
banded labor suspended upon strong drink
by-and-by becomes beggary the drinking
workman becomes the worthless tramp. If
the loud and profane ranters who are stir
ring the passions Of the laboring classes and
endeavoring TO array them against the more
prosperous portion of the community would
turn their eoquence against the dram-shops,
they would teach their too willing listeners
where the true source of most of their mis-
cries is to be found. Yes, it is true that
capital is the enemy of labor it is the CAPT
tai invested in the liquor business 1t is
true there is race of bloated bond-holders
who must be overthrow it is the race who
hold in bonds the beer-drinking and whiskey-
drinking working-men, and who are bloated
with the earnings of labor, transferred so
easily from the emaciated purse of the sons
of toll to the till of the indolent saloon
keeper. II is true we need laws TO prevent
certain unjust and dishonorable methods of
accommodating capital it might even be fair
and right TO compel the surrender of some
of the fruits of scaudalous transactions
which, but for their vast amount and re-
spectacle surroundings, would be called
gambling but what class of men could
more fairly be summoned to disgorge in the
interest of the laboring man and the poor
than those who have made their gains by
pandering TO the vicious habits of the labor
ing classes and whose wealth is the exact
counterpart of the poverty of their victims 2"
DIR. Mears, in conclusion, referred to moral
suasion and law as follows Moral suasion
is indeed leading fundamentally in eff
fecting any desirable change. No one pro-
poses to abandon or supersede it. Liquor
dealers, moderate drinkers, and half-hearted
friends of the cause, who are so anxious for
moral suasion, need have no fears that it Is
to be given up. But IL Is mere tri1ing to
undertake to put stop to this great evil by
moral suasion. You might as well under
take to dam up the Nile with bulrushes, or
to raise an artificial breastwork in front of
the Falls of Niagara. While by moral
suasion you are reaching the half million
of our drunkards, half million more are
being prepared in the liquor'saloons to take
their places Go on and try to reach them
with one hand, but with the other labor
with at least equal earnestness to overthrow
the system of things by which they are pro-
duced."-Reu. DR.. Medrs, President Of Ham
| Mon COHe1e
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09

100. OF the 3S churches assisted by the
Connecticut Home Missionary Society, all
but two contributed to the American Board.
OF the AGO Congregational churches of
New England, 1,29o, nearly nine-tenths, con-
tribute. OF 1888 churches assisted by the
several State Home Missionary Societies,
900, over three fourths, contribute. These
facts are full Of significant suggestion.
In the financial review of the year past,
the committee say the redemption of the
pledges made at that meeting, at Providence,
constituted one of the pleasantest features
of our correspondence during the early part
of the year. No person seemed to regret
his individual gift though in many cases
its bestowment cost no little self-denial.
The practical remark, however, was fire.
quently appended, and still more frequently
expressed by sympathizing friends in large
numbers who poured in their congratula-
tons, that henceforth it would be expected
that the American Board should bid final
adieu to "debt."
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
Temperance Education Of Children.

Mrs. L. c. Partridge, of North Benning-
ton, in an excellent essay on the above sub
ject before the Womans Temperance Con-
vention at Burlington, September 9th and
2Sth, inquiries, what help have we in this edu-
cation and pertinently answers as follows ;
ave have possession. The lawyers tell
us that possession is nine points of the
law and surely we have the children given
to us in state of temperance, yea of hostil-
ity toward intemperance, for except in those
cases where the child inherts passion for
strong drink, the appetite is manufactured
against the protest of the body and mind of
the user. The protest we must labor to
strengthen and sanctify until the children
will be no more likely to violate it than they
would be TO pluck out their eyes.
"The receptive nature OF the childs mind
is to our advantage, crit represents an open
door into which truth as well as error may
enter and contend for supremacy. Through
this open door we must introduce the beau
tiful, strong and holy influences, which may
develop and control the future life aud char
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
Autumn.

The first faint sweet breath OF autumn is
stirring the tree tops. The foliage is tax
ing on rusty tinge. The fields are brown
ing fast. The full corn is ripening in the
ear. Summer flowers have had their day,
and the golden rod and aster, heralds of the
fall, cluster thickly by the roadsides, The
skies are lower and grayer. What song of
birds or chirp of crickets there be has a
melancholy sound. The wind that rustes
through the leaves is singing the swan song
OF the season. Before long the foliage win
put on the dolphin hues of death. Then but
a little while and the leaves will seek their
graves in the Overwhelming earth, always
yearuing to shelter its children in its bosom.
There must be something peculiarly worthy
in this summer TO entitle it TO its rest so
soon. 1t seems but days ago, and few at
that, when we felt the eager, querulous air
of spring shared with all things about us
the impatient expectation of the season.
Now the fall feeling, half yeaning, half re-
gret, possesses us. We even fancy we smell
the faint odor of dead autumn leaves-is II
only fancy or that fine imagination which is
prophecy The stay of the summer seems
brieter than ever before. Has 1t been so
Or does each year hasten its fight, warning
us, none too gently, of the fast-nearing day
when we, too, shall seek the bosom OF the
kindly earth, worn out with our toll of oul
play, and thankful for rest
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-10-09
The American Board.

This leading foreign missionary organiza-
ton of the country last week held its sixty
ninth annual meeting at Milwaukee, Wis
consin. About fifteen hundred delegates
and their families, are in attendance.
From Secretary Alden's report, in the
home department, it appears that during
the past year seven of the corporate mem
bers have died, and six missionaries and
thirteen assistant. missionaries have been
added to the missionary forces. 1t is pro-
posed, for the present, TO continue to rely
upon the fidelity Of pastors to sustain the
missionary cause as a regular part of their
church work. OF the one thousand four
hundred and sixty-nine Congregational
churches of New England, nearly nine-tenths
contribute. OF two hundred and eighty
three churches assisted by the several state
home missionary societies, over three-fourths
contribute TO this society. The Missionary
Herald, the official organ of the society, wai
reported in a very hourishing condition, thu
past year having been the most successful pc
cuniarily in its history. Rev. Elnathan i
Strong, of Waltham, Mass, has been selected
by the committee TO take editorial charge o
the Herald in place Of Rev. Isaac X. Wor
cester, who, on account of his advanced age
asked TO be relieved. During the past year