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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

HAPPINESS AT HOME NO household is a
happy one unless there is method in the kltch'
On. and no kitchen is complete without Doo'
LEY YEAST POWDER. which always proves
reliable 10 making biscuits, cakes, rolls, and
bread elegantly light, wholesome, and nutrl'
tious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

COMPLIMENTARY Hop.-The ladies having
charge of the complimentary hop to the Ger
man Club, have resolved to have their hop on
next Thursday night aud relinquish the hall
Friday to the Charity Concert for the benefit
of the Ladies' Union Relief Association.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22


actions to-day wero light. Flour is weak and
sales ara hard to effect. Wheat is in light re-
ceipt, and we note sales at l2G and l26 Tor good
red Corn is dull and receipts have fslon Off;
about $50 bushels wore offered and sold at 81
and g. One lot Of Oats brought 81. Nothing
doing in Rye. Country produce dull and un-
changed.
RICHMOND MARKET. Febr. 2l.-The market
is without special change. Flour Is quoted ut
from 81 % for Fine to ST so for fancy brands OF
Family. Offerings of Wheat light, with sales
of white at l33 for prime, and red ut llUal23 tor
common to prime. Sales Of white Corn at 53
Sales of small lots of winter Oats at 4oc. Moth
ing doing in Rye.
LYNcuBURa MARKET, Feb. 2l.-The market
has undergone but little change since our last
report. The receipts of all kiads OF produce
have been light. Wheat inactive at llOal2o as
to quality. Corn rather quiet, the demand be-
ing only moderate; quotations 55aGO for yellow
and mixed, and 6Oa65 for white. There is some
enquiry for seed Oats, which are quoted At 3'a
81 for spring, and 40a45 for winter. Nothing
doing in Rye, which is nominally 6oa62.
FREDERICKSBURG MARKET. Feby. 2l.-The
market is rather dull, with light receipts OF all
descriptions OF produce and only moderate
demand: Flour lass Tor Fine to Family. Wheat
lloRl0U 1Of gOOQ TO cnolCei C0TN 4oa4i oI "ii''o'
Rye 56s6Q, and Oats 35A4J.
BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET
Sugars-We have no further transactions to
note in Sugars, business being restricted by the
want of supplies the stock here consisting OF
only 297 hhds New Orleans, but we write the
market for raw goods firm. with refining grades
in demand We still quote as follows. viz:
Cuba and F. t., fair to good refining 7a i
Cuba, centrlfugsl."- ...... II st
Porto Rico, grocery grades......".... y
Refining grades Eng. and Fr. Isl'd.. 6s %
New Orleans, grocery grades ........ ct "a
Coffee-The market for Coffee continues very
quiet, with tho feeling in it heavy and the tend
ency in buyers favor; but there is some little
demand. and we note the sale Of 500 bags at l51c,
and of 1900 bags at New Y ork at the Same lg-
ure. The trade as q rule shows little disposition
to add to their supplies but holders are not
pressing sales, and we quote AS before, viz:
Rio, ordinary OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. l43
fAlr avg 80
Trlmo ~ i
Job lots, ordinary to choice..... Is 10
(Gold, 60 days.
Stock here to-day in first hands 45. coo bags.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

8a- THE LABORATORY OF THE SYSTEM
The stomach is the laboratory CT the system, in
which certain mysterious processes are constant.
ly going on. These result in the production of
that wonderful vivifying agent the blood, which
elements of vitality TO the remotest parts Of the
system. But when the stomach is semi-parslyz-
ed by dyspepsia, blood manufacture is carried
on imperfectly, the circulation grows thin and
sluggish and the system suffers in consequence.
Moreover Indigestion reacts upon the liver and
bowels, rendering the first sluggish and the latter
and sick headaches, sleeplessnoss and nervous
symptoms are engendered. Hoatetter's Stomach
Btters reforms this state of things gives per.
msnent tone and regularity to the stomach and
its associate organs. the bowels and the liver,
and ensures complete nourishment and incress-
cd vigor of the system. It is the most popular
rs VOL as the most efficient anti-dyspopt;c and
tonic in America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

r OST.-On Wednesday morning last, .
Ia CROCHET PURSE, with steel clasp and
beads, containing small sum of money. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by leaving it at
this off CO. IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

1Gr"GERMAN SYRUP. NO other medicine
in the world was over given such test of its
curative qualities as BOSCHEE'S GERMAN
SYRUP. In three years two million four hun
dred thousand small bottles of this medicine WAS
distributed free of charge by druggists in this
country TO those afflicted with Consumption,
Asthma. Group, severe Coughs, Pneumonia and
the American people undenisble proof that
GERMAN SYRUP will cure them. The result
has been that Druggists in every town and vii.
lsga in the United States are recommending it
to their customers. Go to your Druggists and
ask what they know about it, Sample bottles 10
cts. Regular size IS cts. Three doses will re-
leve any case. jams
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22
AMUSESIENTS.
GA liEPTA HALL.

SAREpTA HALL.
Lookout for the
GEORGIA MINSTRELS.:
hSE NIGHT ONLY,
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY cd.
lG FIRST GLASS ARTISTS. 16
EVERYTHING ORIGINAL.
NEW SONGS, DANCES. sc.
Admission Soc; reserved seats 15c 4; gallery Se.
Reserved seats can be- had at Jannoy's Drug
Store T."
A. good limo may be expected for all who
may attend CLARENCE SIDNEY,
feb 21-ft Manager.
SAREpTA HALL.
JIM. HILL s. Go. ...... LOSSES and Managers.
MATINEE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY "a,
At 2 clock.
CELES STE,
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL
PHENOMENON.
A YOUNG LADY BUT II YEARS OLD.
Performs on Piano and Organ at the same
tiuo with her eyes blnd(olded and her ears
closed, having the key. board covered with
cloth, showing her constituencies of touch, &C.
curacy and expression under these dissdvsn-
tages, giving limitations of the Harp and Bag.
pipe, and musical illustrations of Storms and
Battles. She surpasses Blind Tom.
Admission % and 15c.
The clergy and their families are specially
invited. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

NJ, p. CHURcH.-Rev. w. K. Graham,
being absent from the city by reason of illness
ia his family, tho Rev. Mr.. King, of the Mary.
land Conference of the Nj. T. Church, will fill
his pulpit on Sunday morning aud night next.
MIR. King is young maa Of great reputed pull
nit ability
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22
FANCY GOODS.
T. FERGUSON g. BRO.

y. EEhUO DUN a. DhO.
We have opened our stock Of GOODS FOX
THE FALL SEASON, consisting in part Of
Ladies', Gents and Children's Merino I'm
derwear and Hosiery.
Fringes, Gallons, Buttons, &c.
Toilet Articles-Hair, Tooth and Nail Brushes.
Neck Puff, Side and High Combs, Soaps and
Perfumery.
Tics, Lace Scarfs, Linen and Silk Handker-
chiefs and Kid Gloves.
Worsteds, Germantown Wool, Shetland
Wool and Floss, Saxony and German Knitting
Yarns, in all colors. and Embroidery Canvases.
HOOP SKIRTS & BUSTLES.
All STYLES on hand and made to order at short
We have also large stock of Hair Brads,
Curs, Putfs, &C., to which We invite your at
tention. FERGUSON g BkO.,
oct Is 20 klng streeL.
NOTICE.
I have lust returned from tho North with
full line OF the following goods: Ladies ana
Children's Hosiery from 121c TO soc pair Kid
Gloves from 75c to 81 IS por pair; Handker'
chiefs at sll prices Zephyr Worsted, white Toe,
coored l4c per or; Ladies' Embroidered Col
lars l5c large line of Lace Collars for child
rem Corsets from 60c up; Yarn, Navy Blue,
Seal, Brown, and all the plain colors; Morlno
Vests and Pants of all sizes; Card Board Silver
Paper Pictures in great variety; Motto Pocket
Books Steel Purses, now style; Lace and SllE
Scsrfs; Crepe Lease; all kinds of Rutlng very
low; Buttons, Frinyes and Black Velvet on the
bias also Velvet Ribbons and everything in my
line as low as can be sold in this or any other
city Call and see for yourselves at
G. @. BERRY'S, = King st:
Agent for SINGERS SEWING MACHINES.
sep "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22
MS HERIES FOR rem

ESISH ERIES FOR RENT.
NAGLEE'S,
MARSH HALL and
PLUM TREE LANDINGS,
AT Low RENTS.
feb 4-eoLf GREEN Sc WISE, for tho owner.
EOR RENT-The DWELLING on south
Il side Of King street. near tho cornor o.
Washington, and lately occupied by Mrs Grif-
filth, will be let to good tenant AZ worry re-
duced rent.
dec 18-2awtf GREEN ~ WISE.
EOR RENTING TWO STORY BRICK
Z DWELLING HOUSE No. 125 Cameron
street, now occupied by <. E. White. Posses
sion given Feb. lst 1873. Apply to
ian 9-tf C. c. SMOOT s. son.
dor RENT.-The STORE ROOM on tho
Il northeast corner of King and Union streets
-thabest location in the city for grocery AMI
liquor store. Apply st this Office. ap lS-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

RAIN AND TnUNDER.-Thero was quite a
heavy rainfall during last night, both here aud
in the surrounding country. Passengers on the
w. g. O. traio, this morning. report that there
was considerable thunder and lightning at
Round Hill, rather remarkable occurrence at
this season of the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22
FOR SALE OR RENT.
TOR RENT.

foh kENl'
THE ARKENDALE FISHING SHORE
C IN 10 rented this season GA the most reasonable
terms. Apply to D. NJ LEE, Rlchland stston,
Stafford county, Va. feb &'-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABIL1TIEs.-Wa Var Depart
a,ens Office ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Wash
mqton. d. O.. FsJ'y. %. 1S7s-lO:30 a. M
F0r tho Middle States The storm centre will
move north eastward, preceded by falling and
low barometer, east to south winds warmer,
rainy and stormy. diminishing north 10 west
winds, with clearing weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

AnREsTED.-Thc Washington Post says -
Yesterday morning Officer DAILY arrested a
young white man named Frank Burch for
highway robbery and assault on VIM. T. Prultt,
q countryman from Virginia, in the Smithson-
ian ground, Wednesday night. Burch was re-
ccgnized Us the same person who several months
ago was arrested and fned for robbing the lock-
ers of members Of the gymnasium. He was
Yesterday taken before Judge Smell, who com
mtted him to jail for the action of tho Grand
jury, with bonds fixed at $500"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22
FOR SALE.

TWO SQUARES OF GROUND.
situated near Coross, between Queen and Oro'
noco and Payne and West streets. For parti2-
ulars enquire of JOHN LEATHERLAND.
fab I2-Im Commissioner Of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

AGRICULTURAL CONGRESS. National
Agricultural Congress concluded its sessions IN
Washington, yesterday. T.
Mr.. Robert Beverly, Ct Virginia, was ap.
pointed on the committee to present the tobacco
tax bill to Congress-
Among the officers elected for tho ensuing
year are Robert Beverly. of Virginia. Vice
President, and J. NJ. Ream, of Virginia, AS
sistant Secretary.
It was resolved to hold semi-annual sessions.
and to meet next in New Haven, on the last
Tuesday 10 August
A resolution opposing any change in the rev.
enue laws in regard to wool was discussed.
A resolution was adopted that The subject
of inland transportation. tho cheapenlng OF
freights across the continent, for the relief OF
consumer as well as producer, demands the TO-
tellieept. prompt, and efficient action OF the
Congress and people Of the United States"
Also another, reciting THAT it is tho sense OF
the National Agricultural Congress that the
National Government ought to control inter
State commerce. and we respectfully urge Con-
gress now 10 session to take this matter into
consideration. !,
After passing the usual resolutions OF thanks,
&c., tho Congress adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22
GRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL
"A ASSOCIATION.

AleIandrlA, Feb. 4, 1915.
The subscribers to the Alexsndria Agricultu-
raj and Industrial Association are requested to
come forward at once and pay to the secretary
one dollar per share on each share of stock TAX
en-. being the first monthly instalment,. Any
others who feel IN interest in the enterprise and
who have not tab en- stock are requested to give
"a their assistance Our friends in the neighbor-
ing counties are especially invited to take stock
At i've dollars zach. payable III instalmcnts of
VIZ fah Am +. T. BECKHAM, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22
Stock here to-day in first hands 45. coo bags.

CINCINNATI Hoe MARKET. Feb N.-Hogs
quiet: common, 35a$S Is; light, 7OsSS 20
packing, 8 75a$S IS; butchers, 4sSl is; receipts
3,477; shipments, $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

FREpER1CKsBURG MARKET. Feby. 2l.-The
market is rather dull, with light receipts OF all
descriptions OF produce and only q moderate
demand Flour lass Tor Fine to Family. Wheat
ll5al3O for good to choice Corn 45a47 tor white;
Rye 56a6Q and Oats 35a4L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

BALTIMORE SUGAR AND COFFEE MARKET.--
Sugars-We have no further transactions TO
note in Sugars, business being restricted by the
want Of supplies. tho stock hore consisting OF
only 297 hhds New Orleans, but we write the
market for raw goods firm. with refining grades
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-02-22

CELE ESTE,
THE GREAT AUSTRALIAN MUSICAL
PHENOMENON.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-12
Foreign Items.

ST.. PETERSBURG, November 11.-J. G.
Bennett and Mr.. Ivan WoeStyne, who is 10
60 to Afghanistan in case OF war, have ar
rived here.
The GoioS considers Beaconsfeld's speech
pacific, though it shows that the basis OF
his policy is still enmity to Russia.
CoNsTANTINOPLE, November 11.-Midbat
Pasha has been appointed Governor-Gehe-
raj of Syria.
The Porte has handed the Eastern Rou-
mclian commissioners draft of the Consti-
tuition for Eastern Roumclia. 1t embraces
provisions for party-electiye Councll-Gen-
eral and popular election for certain local
officers.
The Council OF Ministers has again dis
cussed the Greek note asking the appoint
ment OF delegates to settle the frontier ques-
ton. 1t is asserted that decision favora-
BILE to an arrangement was reached and
submitted to the Sultan for his sanction.
MADRID, November 11.-Seyeral Journals
state that Premier Canovas del Castillo in
tends to provoke a crisis after the discussion
Of the press law, and il the King again en-
trusts to him the formation Of q ministry he
will select Senior Elduayen as Minister OF
Colonies, and General Jovelar as his COL
league.
The trial OF Moncasi, the would-be royal
assassin, commenced today. The public
prosecutor asked the court to pass sentence
Of death. but the defence urged that the
whole proceedings should be recommended
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-12

President Thomas 4. Scott, OF the Penn
:svlpania railroad, who sailed from Philadel-
phia on the 4th instant for Antwerp, was
really suffering from an attack OF paralysis,
but his mind was unimpaired, and bis ply
6icians ARE sanGuine Of his speedy recovery,
providing he abStains from his laborious
duties for six months. II y. ...at.
The faculty OF the medical college at Fort
Wayne, Ind, notified the coroner that the
body OF man had been brought there for
dissection by an unknown person. The re-
mains proved TO be those Of John Peyton,
OF Roanoke, Ind, stolen from the cemetery.
The body was restored to its former resting
place. 800
Nothing has been effected towards the
recovery OF the securities stolen from the
Manhattan Savings Bank OF New York.
The robbery OF the Stewart grave has BAN
ished the affair clear out OF sight, because
OF the large reward offered In one case and
not in the other. s,,
John David was fatally injured on Star
Island. near Portsmouth, n. H., by the ex-
piosion OF a gasometer, from which he had
removed the maR-hoie plate lin order to
make some repairs. He was thrown to q
great height, and in falling struck IN iron
girder ..,@ :9..
The Rev. Henry Jones, prominent Con-
gsrregasonai clergyman, aged seyenty-seyen,
Gled at Bridgeport. Conn, on Saturday.
ae was a son OF Major Daniel Jones, OF
Hartford, and q graduate OF the Yale class
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-12
THE POSTAL MoNEY-OrDER S

THE POSTAL MONEY ORDER SYSTEM
WaShiRgton, u. e., November 9.-The an
nual report OF the operations OF the postal
mcney-order system has been prepared for
tic Postmaster-General. 1t shows that at
the close OF the fiscal year ended June 30lh
the total number Of money-order offices was
4.143, being an increase OF 457 during the
year; 5,613,l17 domestic money-orders,
amounting to Ss1, ,365, were issued, and
nearly IN equal amount paid; 120.7S inter-
national orders were issued for an aggre-
gate amount OF about S2,000,000. The fees
collected for the issue Of domestic orders
amounted to S7l5,2G1, being an increase Of
nearly fifteen per cent. as compared with
the preceding year. This increase is attri-
butcd by the Department mainly to an I'M
provement in the commercial condition Of
the country. Dcducting all expenses, the
moncy-order service yielded 4 net profit to
the Government Of about $4,000.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-12
The knights Templnr In Norfolk.

u Especial telegram 10 the Dispalch.1
NORFOLK, VA, November 11.--Tho city
is gay tonight with bunting, and the Sir
knights win be warmly greeted. The
Grand Commandery was met by Grice
Commandery in fatigue. uniform and the
fine band of the Norfolk Light Artillery
Blues, and escorted to their headquarters at
the Atlantic Hotel. Tomorrow the visit
ors will receive an address OF welcome by
Eminent Sir r. F. Rogers, OF Grice Com
mandery. After the adjournment of the
Grand Commandery the Sir Knights will
assemble in fatigue or undress uniform,
and he escorted informally to q Norfolk
oyster.roast to be given by Grice Com
mandery at Atlantic City. At night the
committee appointed by the Grand Com
mandery will exemplify the work in the
order. ....-. ..-.
Associated Press Report by Telegraph to the Dis
patc9.I
NORFOLK, November 11.-The Grand
Commandery OF Virginia Knights Templar
will meet in annual session here tomorrow.
Great preparations are being made to re-
ceive and entertain the visiting Sir knights.
Representatives will be here from all parts
OF the State. aud many visitors from com-
manderes North and West. The city is
gaily decorated. There will be parade to-
morrow OF several hundred knights, ac-
companed by the Norfolk Light Artillery
Blues and other military, acting as special
escort,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-12
FINANCIAL.
RICHMOND STOCK EXCHANGE.
MONDAY. November H. 1879.

Il american Goid.--1 COX bid. r.
Statc Secnrtttes.-7y isgfnia consois, s23 bid
Virginia consols new, 2sS bid. 3o% esked: yir-
Efnla fundable. 20 bid Virginia deferred. g bid
Virginia Interest certificates = Did; yirEtnis taS-
receivable coupons, 80 bid, S0k asked. 70.
gsfg Observation-Disclosures city S's, }. and H.,
alS bid; Richmond city 6's. }. and IT., OK bid
Norfolk city wafcr Ss, M. and NJ, 1O5k bid. +,
/. Railroad Bonds.-Vtreinfa CertraI RaErrBad
fourth morienge Ss, D. and D., 90 bid Virginia and
Tennessee Railroad second mortgage 8s, j. and D.
s6 bid, COX asked Virginia and Tennessee laflroad
third mortgage 6fs, j. and j., 95 bid; Soultside
railroad second mortgage preferred SIS j. and T.,
n asked: Petersburg Railroad first mortgage STs,
d. and D.. LOO asked; Petersburg Railroad second
mortgage 8's j. and j., 20 bid, 80 asked; RchmonrT
and Petersburg Railroad first mortgage 9s, A. and
%, 100 bid Orange and Alexandria Railroad third
mortgage S,s, NJ. and NJ, 40 asked; Richmond and
llunytlle Railroad consolidated GF. M. and N. IL
bid, 10 asked: Piedmont Railroad Hrst mortgage 6-sr
A. and o., 90 bid, 100 asked.
Rottrodd Stocks.-Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad, 100 par, 80 bid. 40 asked Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad common, 100
par:45 asked Richmond and Danyille Railroad,
LOO par, Ak bid. 5 asked. -
Bank, Hoeks Merchants and Planters Savings.
20 par, l9h asked Citiz Bank, 25 par, 81 asked.
insurance Com Virginia Fire and Ma
rne. 70 par, 33 bid. 81 asked: Virginia State. rs
par, ~ eidi Virginia Home, 100 par; 90 bid, 100
asked: Nero ants and Mechanics. 100 par, sax
bid, 80 asked; Granite, 1GO par, 7S4 bid.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-12

READING RETURNS BY THE ELECTRIC
LIGHT.-[ Boston Transcript. November 81
The Brush electric light proved a strong at
traction last evening. Its four lamps filled
Washington and Milk streets, near the
Transcript building, with food OF soft,
mellow light, so bright that the returns, as
printed in transcript q" extras" could east
~ be read by it. No one who saw the light
as used last evening can doubt its superiori-
ty over all others rs i means Of illuminating
large spaces, either in the open air or in
buildings. The electric light has bnt en-
tered upon its career, and within ten years
we may expect TO see 1t not only vastly i'm
proved, but i'll general use.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-11-12
EASE ATTAINABLE BY THE RHEU-
h ... 1IATIC.

Yes, although they may despair of relief, 1t is at
tainable by rheumatic sufferers, for there is rene
DIV which carries off, BY means of increased activity
of the kidncys-important channels for blood puri-
fcallon-tAc acrid element 10 which pathologists
the most eminent attribute the painful symptoms
q theory completely borne out By urinary analysis.
The OF this grand depurcnt is Hostetter's Bit
tiers. prt paration likewise celebrated as remedy
for stipation, which causes conta naion OF the
blood with the ble-and u certain means of relief in
dyspepsia, fever and aguc and nervous ailments. 1t
IS, perhaps, the finest tonic cxtant, andi highly re.
commended as q medicinal stimulant by distin-
gushed physicians and analysts, who pronounce It
to he eminetly pure and very beneficial. The press
also endorses Ii. no 12-Tu.Th.S&w