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ASK FoK TICKETS VIA
Louisville 4 Cincinnati Short Line
No Other s.ise Css Equal %.
. 4 KELLY, JOHN kILkENY
Gsn1 IiCkst Agent Gen'l Pasg. Agent
IONS MAC LEOD. Gen1 supt, Louisville, Nv
Thechesapeake & ohioR. r
Is the Great Pleasure Route TO Richmond
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia.
Now York, Boston. aud llEastern
aud Southeastern Points.

lass nrrts oonteunplati x visiting the Atlantic
tiiits should purchase tirlets via this route aud
'isii the iam"us Ns'cril Pla,e, la the mountains
OF Virginia
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We heard Of a curious ease Of alb
sorpiion, the other day, which will be
of interest to the medical profession at
least. a negro woman of Henry
county, about sixty years Of age, and
formerly the property Of j. X. Fon'
tame, deceased, was III for long
time, and imagined that she was
"tricked." She died. but previous to
death requested DIR. Smith to make a
poet norton examination, which he
did, and found in the uterus the re-
mains of n Jatas, part of the skull and
other bones remaining. The tatus,
it is not doubted, had been there
number Of years, aud had been nearly
all taken up by absorption, thus caus-
ing i'll health and death. Il Danville
Wa Register.
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"Do you believe in predestination?'
inquired a Mississippi steamboat cap
tain of a clergyman who happened to
be travelling with him..
"Of course do, was the reply.
Then you believe that whatever is
70 be, will be-"
Certainly"
"Well, I'm glad of it,
WHY"
because I'm goin to pass that boat
ahead in just fifteen consecutive min
utes if there is any virtue in pine
knots and safety valves. So don't be
alarmed; if the boilers are not going
to bust, they won't. that's ALL"
Upon this the divine began to put
on his hat, and looked as if he was
going to back out, which the captain,
observing, remarked:
II thought that you believed in pre-
destination"
$50 | do, bot prefer being little
nearer the stern when it takes place"
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WITHOUT CHANGE!

Tins l. the only line running Pullman southern
sleeping tafs ifun Nes cleans. Noodle, Jsck son.
MIS-, Montgomery, HrcnAda, Decatur, Jackson,
tenn. and Nashville IA tinsinDali viihout change
connecting AZ that paint ith ali lius. Ming Pnl
man aud wagner slate SlreIsrs To Tele,io, Detrot
nund Rapids, Baltimore, Nashintun, Sandusky
Cleveland Buffalo. Albany, sslsnianca, and New
lurk aithout change.
lhis l. the only line running ITS entire trains t--
tween Louisville and CiBeinnati aud the oni, line
~ witch lsasseng.rs tom the south route To
Eastern ani Nutthsrn CITIES mot IN thruagh sleep
ing tafs can avoid te,iioas haul thrOugh thu city
~ Louisville, ny changing cars al short Line Junc-
ton With J.. 81, v. X, three mils- .outh Of
the city ~hefe an elegant bning Hall ~ ~. Ated
under the management u the kAilrsad Conlp anies
Through siespefs hoia Atlanta, Cbattsnoexa
liiile kock, Memphis aud Nickshurg make direct
CONNIE, iiun at short Line function With thTough
slerIrrs 70 New lotk rhiladeiphis. aud Other
eiites via this tine.
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ROUND TRIP TICKETS

ca ,lr at GIcaly lislaeeI hates at all the Tiek
- uhce., and III Walnut street (Gib.on Housed
tintinhat where all Information ~ l+ cheer hilll
siNthf "r by addressing either 81 the un,leTsigned
CONWAY u. HOWARD,
GENERAL Ticket and Passenger Agent.
kichmond. Va.
4. NJ. OAKLEY,
Weston Passenger Agent, Cincinnati.
T. 4. YOUNG,
2l-u Western Travelling Agent, Cincinnati.
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blrert Conn~ction mele at Cincinnati xith sI
ncads, North kssi aud West.
EpMARp 2. WILSON,
= I. REDMON
Master Of Trains
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Times. "--"The best. cheapest, and most
successful Family Paper in the Union. ="
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I'M WHITE SiLrHER SPRINGS.

hhNl Nni"-stic g o the many healing virtues -
its waters, ace leat.d innisiintry on III. line of
thu great pleasure route, white many Others, OF
equal nt'lit, lie within shat dlstaneo aud EASY
a"'' - ct n.y. rrTulI lines 81 inst class Concord
uaihs
~ examining our nap aud time tables you will
mud "a" most drsirahl route, our passengers have
ne ltiNilrg" ~ stopping at any Il The >prngs Ia
l"urn"N NJ pleasure. No either line can offer thes.,
inlu' tneuis. our rnal-hod l. hrst-class In every
par irtlar
riain. equipped with all mod,rn Improvements
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TIL Il 5 L n.
1878. NEW YORK. 1878
The weekly sun.

Who docs not know THE Wirgtt StNf % ctr.
culsies throughuut !hc lniicl states tho Cauads.
aud beyond. Ninety thousand families SOL Iis
welcome pages weekly aud tegari 90 Too the light
Of guide. counselor aud friend H. n,ws. editorial
agricultural an literary departments mako 10 cs-
sntially Journal hr the family suit hfvside
Terms ooe Dollar ycar po-t paid. THIS
price, quality considered, make % The che1ua-i
nev spapcr Published, Ior cubs ~ TEN, with Sit
cash. We viii send ON extra cupy iicp Addr,s
rUWf~ifrB on TIE SrN.
2HAst New York tttV.
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aul e'vTy ihius that b n.erssaiy Gir the eaninrt
un1 r,nNsuienco Of pa.sengrrs.
To NtW lHHk op have choise OF tao Toatss, Ell
itrr Wa hpfdons,illc, Washington, etc, OF via
iithmoud taking one OF the magnificent steamers
81 tue bd dominion ocean steamship Company,
passing within yirw uf all the places 81 histori ii
hhr.t oh the james river, oil Point Com fort Tor-
Tres Mohioe, Hampton Roads, Rip Raps, James
town, etc.
lEN ius lINE aud he convinced that this Is the
ihrsi Pleasure koute on the Contnont.
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TRAINS NORTH ROUND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20
IPICE OF NATIONAL CEMETERIES,

~ TN /.
OFFICE or NATIONAL CEaIETERIEs.
WAsuISGToN, u. c., August IS, 1878.
SEALED PROPOSALS. in triplicste. with
copy Of this advertisement attached to each, will
be received At this otiico until Tuesday, August
9th, 1878, for rebuilding tho Superintendent
Lodge st the Alexandria, Virgina National
Cemetery
The front and side walls will not require rebuild
ing, But littc. if any, additional stone will be
needed.
The work will be commenced at once, and
must be completed by the 18th Of November
next. During it's PROCESS it will be frequently
Inspected by competent Engineers, and a atrict
compliance with tho terms Of tho contract will
DO required.
The right is reserved to reject aAy or all bids
not deemed OF interest TO the Government.
Copies Of plans and specifications may re
seem at this otico, and nj the Quartermaster' )
office at Now York. Corner Of Green and Hous.
ton stroets,) Philadelphia, Baltimore and Fort
Monroe.
Proposals should he cnLorscd: proposals
for rebuilding lodge at Alexandria Cemetery"
and addressed 10 tho undersigned. They will
be opened at noon on tbs day specified, whom
bidders arc invited To DO present.
y. Il. ROCK ~ ELL,
aug lGGt Captain and A. Z. Nj.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

THE ARIGNuToN CAUSEWAY.-f Wash
ington Republican says that by the last reshet
the causaway connecting AnalosIan Island with
Virginia was washed away. The question arises
~ to who shall replace the structure private
parties OF the District The former srrc:nrH
consisted Ct Two walls about iour feet vide
The distance between tho walls was about
twenty feet, filed in with earth. |! has now
!ecn suggested The two walls shall bc about
Six feet wide, built Of .stooc, aud filled in with
Good ccmcot, aud the space oil twcaty t'"t h,
tween the walls to b. filled with broken stone.
with ccmcut, tho whole structure only ta DC
two feet above high water, which II time "l
ireshct would acs as 4 tumbllnr dam, thereby
relieving the wharf property IN Gcnriet"wn.
During the la.t lreat,rt. when tbs csuSl ~
gave way, in n few moments tho wa'es ir'l
three feet, and continued at tho same rate
The former structure was about twa!s: l'rt
above high water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

DEATH OF AN ALEXANDRIAN.'- Andrew d.
kell, resident OF this city, and ycuue' st
son Of the late John ktlI. died at Prorld cnee
Hospital, 10 Washington on Friday night last,
tie was about twenty six years OF age end tad
been suffering for long time from coosnup,.
lion. MIR. kell was for some time connect
with the Fire Department o.this City, and had
many friends here. who, will regret to hear OF
his early death. His remairs we're Inferred 10
Washington,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

ExcURsIoN UNDER DlFrICULTIEs.- There
was colored excursion on tho ". & 0. 4. l..
to I.eeskurg to day. Some delay WIS caused
at the Serot by the non payment CT the neces.
ssry charter money. Il was alleged that the
chairman Of .he committee had collected the
moncy yesterday aud spent the same ia getting
drunk. He was fual!y found and part Ct the
money recovered, alter which tic railroad
authorities were paid aud tho train started
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

FIGurlNG AT FAIRFAX Court llOUSF-Thc
rreEent contest NOW in progress 10 this Can
ercs.ional district has been more heated, ana
has occasioucd more i'll feeling, and caused rloro
crsonal collisions than any that has preceded
t fer many yeas passed. At Fairfax Court
aIouy. yesterday difficulty that had coa''
aueDced at the political meeting at Vienna =
sgeek before between the powells ard thoWilcox
ans, friends respectively OF NlessrS. lluntou and
Nlale was renewed by one OF The young Pow
ellis and old Mr.. Wilcoxcn, bat Mr.. Walter
Powell, the father ti' the former. his other Sons
and some friends, and tho sons Of Mr.. Wiooxcn
and some oil his friends soon rallied TO the sup
port Ct the respective couhatants, an! Tor Il
short time sticks and stones flew about IN the
most lively manner. The two who had Conl
uano2d the disturbance were soon sprnwllnE on
tho ground, and at one time as many a. di :. ~
of their friends were in the same GAnd!tra,
while those who were standing were bnlaborlnE
them with clpbs or peltng them With rocks ---
A pistol was drawn during the melee by young
Powell, but it was soon wrencheu from his
hand, and so, though old MIR. Wi!aoXeu was
badly cut on tho head and hand, nobody WAS
seriously Injured. Thr disturbances was 50 great
that the proceedings of the court were inter-
rupted, and Judge Sancster had to leave the
beech to assist thos, attempting to preserve
order. Two Of the Mcs9rs. Powell were suhse
uncntly indicted by tho grand jury. lssrr IA
tue day T. O. liin, was assaulted hy ayouHE
farmer named Wells, and fight tonk place be
tween Messrs Fox and Everett, but Ties, tw"
last aFlra resulted from private, nnt political
difficulties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

TIE FA1R.-A meeting Of the Directors OF
the Alexandria and Failfax Agricultural and
Industrial Association was held yesterday even
Jog, at which the premium list was agreed up
on and ordered to be printed in pamphlet form.
1t was also agreed that an address should be
delivered On the second day Ct the fair, and 1t
was determined to invite Judge Fullerton to
deliver tho address: Applicants for space Tor
exhibits 10 the buildings and on the grounds
to the secretary Of the association, MIR. James
T.. Beckbam, as it is already apparent that
there will be as many exhibitors rs can b. &C
ccmmodated. Tho premium list as agreed up
on is very liberal, and embraces all departments
Ct industry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

1Hn ri3nA ~ GUN seIs ~
ARRIVED.
Str j w Thompson, Nomini, to + A. Rood.
Str NJ attano, Nomlni, TO j Broders u Co.
!'chr Robert Healy. Washington, to Hamr-
shire and Baltimore Coal Go.
CLEARED.
Str Defiance, Philadelphia by T. a Roed.
Schr Koxanns, Baltimore. by w A. Moore.
>Ichr Robert Hoaly, Petersburg, by llamp-
Shire and Baltimore Coal Go.
ichr Alfred Brabrock, Providence, BY ,ino i
Agnew u Go.
Schr Eugio, Richmond, by L uooa.
PASSED UP.
Schra Rita NJ Barter, Kennehoa river; G 3
Church, New Bod ford, and Sello Halladsy,
DighLOn.
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs j j Harris, New Haven, and Abh;e
Rurslry, Boston.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Mary q Collins sailed from Gardiner for
Washington 18Th.
Schr jos Hay sailed from New Bedford for
this port 18th.
Schr l. A Koso cleared from Philadelphia for
Washington 10Th.
Schrs Daisy e Parkhurst and Carrie s. Hart,
Georgetown, at Providence 18th.
Schr Ii X Congdon sailed from Providence
for Georgetown 18th.
Schrs Earl z Macon and James s'ntterlhwAiLo,
Georgetown, at Providence 18th.
Schr Surprise. Dover for Georgetown, al Vine
yard Haven l7tb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

CITY CoUNcII"-Tbe Mayor has called q
meeting of both boards Of the City Council tor
to night to consider conflict OF authority DE-,
tween the Health Officer, Dr.. Stabler, and
Mr.. G. Q. Berry, President Of The Board OF
Health. The subject of eectlog new Board
Of Health is mootel. aud such election is al
vocated By members of the present Board, who
nave been serving for several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILIuEs--Aug. 90. 1878.
For the Middle S.sies colder, clear CIR partly
cloudy weather. northwes!erly winds aud rising
barometer.
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I.4.E8L EO.M.nERCE.

Arrived Boats w c Hunter, M Snow, Chas
Clifton and r. II Fale. to American Coal Go
Capt L Kuhn, q M Stonebrsker and NJ Q Nj or
rymsn, to Hamp & Bait Coal Co; Little Nan
ard Nj LATHE, to Georges Creek Coal Co; Win Ii
Iowo and 8 Z Summers, TO Baen Avon Coal
Co; A Greenless, jr to 2 Agnew s. Co.
Ueparted- Green and S Horny.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20
The Presidential s'ra:ts.

>r. ,,l ~, D,..,.-,.,,:t,. =
NE" loNN' Auh' "o 49, :,
resumed rs IDE":I!.4.l)H th:a a. .'tS. h!sl.
+, \. Hulhe ,e.s ~: as gi,ac,:. lis sail |
u,, o,,orcoa ,s;,:, :a.::.r.::. ,3l e}rc,joo mat
M ,-. - ",n. = ,..-.. ,.,,,:-,,,,,. e. tho
.efS IL - IL w." '" ,'.,,- :..' D,''
Central C2U'iiies ' :1t''I;s'',''. I'l's'u -,
think We Kew tAe Ee'u't !, 'nS t''e''0 ;rto
Lculsiana 80 a. -" i'.'! u 1'''sil ?I. Il G.
returns were I'll ii A3.r' ' nno rs , " cnn
Martins, when nag .,'us u'D VIZ o.,
Bntler ola al ;hc fH,S "" - Nv CO..
witness Sau t'1c n'4,@s i,'e ~,
WAS % ooJ' ana IN, ,m Q Go NV;;nss
celVed io,24u, ulicr1Scs u 9'oiy, n'uIs'
could not gl"c the vote ior -''ehG.S t ,S,
but he had G2:J Gritty Ct = ooV votcS. DC 'e.
turning board threw rHt some !" wv '0'es "
count in the Hayes electors. III inc campaign
Of 1874 said the witucss, - we're cneAltu ous
of the election results - ;'!'@ 'ii;.c se!atp'ns
board OF 1916. ihcrc Wv WAS % c"ante ~ .n.n
action Or Ir!DeiplcS. ihey were - d! o'Iia'y
and unjust in IS as IN IT. Ou' apHtehepS'oDs
we're Increased ~ kilograms i'ass'IS 'iool eau
leaders in l. ouisiaoa. and showed ua mat theg
would sustain their men ID ab9 aClion tl'ey tooh.
Louisiana men got usnonatEC :a.ttl no t'sr.,ou
and ABOUT gave up hut ".'sn a.',s.
commenced ana Vis1'i1s '."'csuon ala!'.u tit.n
splrl's aFouSeu' auu '''ey wv, $3.50 w . i;r.
from that oGf. Ohey scSiasu " haso ue" nv
Infused into tAen. Ee .n@ust:ia.'o'! .! WV;
Nichols took place bclcrc somo MY thoIsaod
persons aud the Senate arG the Assembly
was at Onco ORGANIZED. lhcy took pos
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

BOARD OF IIEAITu.-Thcrc WIS special
meeting of the Board OF Health OF the COun
ell Chamber last night, with &. G. Berry, IN
the chair, and John Launon, secretary.
Several puisanecs were reported, aud it was
resolved to ISSUE O general notice requiring a II
citizens to abatc nuisances on their premises
Ut once
Il communication was received from DE-.
Smith Townshend, Health Officer Of tho Dis
irict of Columbia, asking prompt information
as to tho appearance OF yellow favcr in this
city, and promising reciprocity, should the
.ll ease appear in tho District.
No other business of public interes: :
transacted, and the board adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

On the 10th Of August, 1878, by Rev. VIM.
Dnwddie WILLIAM j. GALE and Miss
ANN ELIZA GRADY. all Of This city.
On tho 9Th instant, st the residence Of the
brides mother. hy Key. W. :. pcncl;. JOHN
T. AMMOND and NJ AkI HIGGINS, Ill OF
this city, Washington and Baltimore papers
please copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

For upwards of thirty years Mrs. Wpslow's
Soothing Syrup has been used for children. 1t
corrccts acidity Of the stomach, relieves vino
colo, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery and
diarrt CT, whether arising from teethlDg or
other causes An old and we'll tried remedy
- cents bottle. ie 22-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

FALL OF a WALI.-The hack wall Of the
unocoupied warehouse on King street, just
below Ice street, fell ia about two O'clock to-
day, carrying a part Of tho roof with it. No
damage was done, but several OF the neighbors
were badly frightened
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20
EBr QvISINE AND ARSENIC form the ba-

IB QgGSINE AND ARSENIC form the ba-
sis e many ofthe Ague remedies ia the market,
and sTo the ast resort Of physicians and people
who know no better medicine to employ for
this distressing complaint. The efscts Ct either
ducing headache, Intestinal disorders, vertigo.
dizziness ringing of the ears. and depression of
the constitutional health. AYERS AsUE CURE
is q vegetable discovery, containing neither
t,uinine, arsenic nor any deleterious Ingredient,
or Fever and Ague. It's effects are permanent
and certain, aud no injury can result from its
use. Besides being positive cure for Fever
and Ague in all its forms, it is also a superior
remedy for Liver Complaints. It is an excel.
Isn't tonic aud preventive, as well IS cure. of all
complaints peculiar to mslsrious, marshy and
miaamatic districts. Itacts directly on the Liver
and hillary apparatus. thus stimulating the sys-
tom to vigorous, healthy condition. For sale
by K. 8. Lesdboater s. Bro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

FIsrIoUFFs. considerable excitement was
created and quite crowd collected on Royal
street, near King. this morning. by kDock
DOVE fight which took place there between
we'll known cothier aud mail agent. Iho
parties had previously had rennuoter IN the
market, and renewed it Oh reaching the point
named above. They were parted by TRENDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20
dGy"A HEALTHY BODY ANDA CLEAR HEAD

aa5"A HEALTHY BODY AND a CLEAR HEAD.
II Indigestion, constipation and biliousness
locmoo. the BODY, the head canrcs b. clear
Tines: disorders react upon the brain nlast hurt.
fully, md produce cloudness in the organ Of
thought not experienced by healthy man.
Dsppiy these brain depressing msladies may be
entirely disDslled by that peerless alternative.
uos;etler's Stomach Bittars, which cheers, re-
frcshes and irvgoratcs the brain aid nerves,
while it regulates the organs Of digestion, assim-
ilstion and bill GUS secretion. 1t expe!s the
morbid hurnors which poison the syitem
through the bowels and urinary passages, and
azets powerfully invigcrating influence s9Well.
Us cathsrllc ActO1 !s never irritating, violent or
painful, but sven natural and progressive As
sn Appetiz ,r and s'eap promoter The Bit.ers is
untivslled; it mitlgsLes The iLirmities of sge,
relieves the ailments peculiar TO the gsntler SEX
arrests premature decay, and builds up an on
fuebed physique.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

TIE WEATHER. -Thcre was lino rain last
night, which cooled the atmosphere consider
ably. 10 day tho weather has been pleasant
with delightful breeze blowing. This even
ing there we're clouds with prospects OF more
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

DISTAsTEFUI REMARKS Much feeling has
been created among tho Germans OF tins @iy'
aud particularly among the irleods anu re'a'
lives Of the deceased, by the remarks of go I'M
complimentary character, made by the minister
Who preached the sermon ut The funeral OF The
late Louis Appich. Mr. App'ch was very
Kind and charitable mau. and was very popular
among his countrymen, who are loud 10 their
tzIressions of indignation at the reelection cast
nFon his memory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

DIssATIsFIED.- Tho transfer OF the battery
from Fort Foote, to the Washington Arsenal,
as heretofore noticed in the Gazette, seems 10
have caused some considerable dissatisfaction
10 army circles. The Washington correspoad'
ent of the Baltimore Sun says:
There is much gossip 10 army circles over
what is alleged to be q piece OF taVorltlsn OF
the part Of President Hayes 10 his capacity as
commander .in.chief of the United States army
The controversy arises over the transfer OF one
army officer from Fort Foote to the Washington
Arsenal. Fort Foote is petty military station 90
the Potomac river, With lew men tor a gSlH'
son and in almos. complete l5oa.lon. Inc
army officers stationed there can Wlth oltlcuity
take part il the festivities OF the CITY IN the
social season, and as that seems to be the Chief
function Of an army officer about Washington,
such station is not to be desired.
1t happens the. Major Breckenridge, q
cousin of Mrs. Hayes, has been 10 command
at Fort Foote. Another meior, who hos re.
Gently received promotion. has been 10 coni
lnand at the Washington arsenal. and, 10
view of his promotion, had fitted up bachelor
quarters at Nuch expense. expecting, III accord
acc, with army usage, that he would r5taln
the station, the command of which be had had
for bu. a short time. Major Breckenridge,
through his White House Influence, had eu
deavored. it is stated. to icduco Gen. Sherman
to order his transfer from Fort Footc TO the
Washington arsenal. Sherman refused, az it
would be 40 act Of Injustice aud breach OF
discipline. But Gen. Sherman leaves the city,
and he is hardly gone before, by the order OF
the commander in chief Of the army, the Presl'
dent of the United States, tho transfer Is
made"
Another account gives az reason for the
transfer, that the battery which is stationed at
the Arsenal is less likely tc be ordered to tho
plains or Mexican frontier. aud hence the post
is coveted one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

CHRIST CuBRCu.-The new enclosure 90 the
Columbus street side Of Christ church has been
completed and the lot now presents very hand
some end much improved Appearance The
old church, relieved Of the uusighty and
di'apidated board fences which formerly sur
rounded it, IS now 10 iul view Of the passers by.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20

ExcUasIoNs.-The select moonlight cxcur.
sion on tho steamer John W. Thompson TO
Marshall Hall takes place to night. 4 good
time is guaranteed to all who attend.
10 morrow night the steamer Mary Wash
inston makes cheap excursion to Mt. Vernon
Smipps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-20
Ct}hl Al .TliS.IALA

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. Aug .u.-Flour con-
tinuos n! about yostoriay's quotations.. with but
little doing. Wheat has improved. end tho ro-
cepts havo increased {; tho ohalinRH to. day
amounted 10 1864 bushels, and So lee were made
at from o. TO lot. as to quality. Corn is quiet
and unchanged; receipts gro light and wo note
sales OF whlLo at s.. and Oh yellow at 81. Thare
is but lttlo doing in Rye, and 100 bushels OF
Oats brough! 90.