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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Isy QU[NINE AND ARSENIC form tho ba.
sis cf many of the Ague remedies in the market,
and arc the last resort of physicians and peopl .
who know no better medicine to employ for
this distressing complaint. Tho effects of other
of these drugs are destructive to the SYSTEM pro-
ducing headache, intestinal disorders vertigo.
dizziness ringing of the ears. and depression of
the constitutional health. AVER . AsUE CURE
is vegetable discovery, containing mother
quinino, ar; enic. nor any deleterous iugredient,
and is an infalible and rapid cure for every form
Of Fever and Ague Its effects are permanent
and certain, and no injury caa result from its
use Besides being positive cure for Fever
and Ague in all its forms, it is also superior
remedy for Liver Complaints. 1t is an excel;
lent tonic and preventive. rs well as cure. of all
complaints peculiar TO malsrious, msrahy and
miasmatic districts 1t acts directly on the Liver
and hillary apparatus thus innlstng the sys-
tom to vigorous, healthy condition, For sale
by Z. S. Lcadbeater s. Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
Nominations.

CINCINNATI Aug. 2.-The democrats Of the
fourteenth Ohio district nominated Gibson
Anterior for Congress to-day.
ATLANTA, Ca, Aug. Col. }. A. BlIups,
Of Morgan county, was unanimously nominated
for Congress by tho democratic convention Of
tho 9th district,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
CAyvYL CO.r.nERCE.

Arrivod-Bosts S II Taylor, NJ S Q Donald,
w il lowe ard Lizzie & Phillie, to Blaen
Avon Coal Co; |. b Agncw and h Boley, TO
Coal Co; str l. Patton. to H & Wagner.
Departed-Boats Nj ker:oy, w Morris. J
A Alexander, j Il Anderson, Laura, NJ
Stonebrsker, y Greenless. jr. II q Wagner, /,
r Agnew II j West, LI2ziO & Phillie and
Rechsbtes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Eay" HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM NE"
York, and have now in stock a5 fine and select
an assortment of Clothing and Gents. Furnish.
ings as can be found i'll any Of the largest cll:s,
and VERY CHEAP. can 1T child Of six
yoars and man Of 800 lbs weight. My Fine
Dress and Buiness Suits are as COOL az can be
made by any merchant tailor and in Under
wear my variety il complete including tame
Shirt: at 20e, Iisls Thread Shirts a. s., and
L;non Drawers at 81. Is; two fne four ply Linen
Uollara for 81 cents. &c Sc
). DEALHAM
,;-c,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

R9S MlLEsToNEs ON THE ROAD TO HEALTH.
The recovery of digestion and the resumption Of
activity by tho liver, bowels and Kidneys are
miestones which mark our progress on the road
to health. They speedily become percoptible
when Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is used by the
invalid Nothing go surely and expoditiously
consumes the distance to the desired goal. AS
no bodily function can suffer interruption with
out mpairing the general health of the system,
SO the system can never acquire perfect vigor,
health's synonym. until that function bs active.
~ resumed. Take. for instance, digestion, q
suspension Of which is invariably roctified by
tho Bittsrs. II The organs upon which it do.
volves grow weak blliousness. constipation,
headache, poverty of tho blood, and hundred
other symptoms, suporveno which Indicate un-
metskabIy the baneful general influence Of dya-
pepsa The disappearance of all thogo sylnp-
what thoroughness it removes their CAUSE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
Robbery.

PROVIDENCE, August I'm Anthonyville
county, last night, the store Of isabel Matter
son Il 90. was entered, the safe blown open
and live hundred dollars stolen. The thieves
overlooked parcel containing $t0O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

sun ENGINE HoUsE.-C. K. Stuart, ESQ.,,
Corporation Attorney, to day, 10 the Corpora
ton Court, instituted suit against the Sun
Fire Company to obtain possession of the build.
ing known as the Sun Engine House. The
suit is one of unlawful detaiuer, and alleges the
right cf the Corporation to tho occupancy of the
PREMISES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

MEETING OF THE City SCHOOL BoARD.-
There will be an adjourned meeting of the
Board to hight, at S O'clock and it is hoped
by the members who are always punctusl in
attendance, that the others will be equally 30.
The present crisis 10 the financial affairs of the
city requires all the care and wisdom Of the
Board TO keep the schools in operation, and it
is hoped that no ono Of their appointed guar
dams will be wanting in the emergency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
Flown ESUfuQI.

NEW York, Aug "a special from Salt
Lake City, says fire yesterday destroyed the
town Of Alta, Utah. The place contained
about 200 wooden buildings. all OF which are in
ashes Judge Narne, who was stopping at tho
Swan House, was burned to death. A train
has been sent from Salt Lake to bring in the
destitute. Loss. estimated from 100000 to
5000 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
Greenbackers triumphant.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Aug. l. lS7S.-ln the
county election to day tho national greenback
party elected their entire ticket of thirteen can
didatcs by maiorities ranging from 1000 to
5000, polling about 5000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

For upwards Of thirty years Mrs. W!nslow, )
Soothing Syrup has been used for children. 1t
ccrrects acidity of the stomach, rclleVes Win1
colo, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery aud
diarrtGi, whether arising from teethlog or
other causes. An old and we'll tried remedy.
IS cents bottle. Jc ZZ-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
Public Schools.

OFFICE SUPERINTENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS, |
ALEXANDRIA, Va, Aug. 2. 1878. }
10 the editor of the Alerandna Gazeae:,
As required by law, furnish herewith a
synopsis of my annual report Tor 1871 49, just
sent to the Superintendent CT Public lnstruc-
,ious. Yours truly,
RICHARD l.. CARNE.
City Superintendent Public Schools
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

10 CONSEQUENCE Of the yellow fever at New
| Orleans orders have been issued 10 suspend the
preparations at the mint 10 that CITY for the
coinage Of silver for ninety days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PKoBABILTIES-August ., 1878.
Far ths Middle States, colder, clear or partly
cloudy weather, northwesterly winds and rising
hnrnnninr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

y banquet wag given On Wednesday night at
the Tacon Theatre, Havana, 10 honor Of Gen.
Martinez Campos and as peace celebration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

IMposTER Information has been received
10 this city that mau. representing himself as
an agent Of tho firm of Washington y Bro.
has been soliciting cousignments 10 the Valley.
to b. sent to Washington. d. G. He gave
out that the firm was the same now doing bust
ness in this city. The firm here say that they
have no branch house 10 Washington nor any
one authorized to do business there for them.
The man is doubtless an mposter and will
pocket the proceeds Of any consigpmepts sont
to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
North Carolina Election.

WILMINGTON, August 2.-Tho election has all
gono ono way. The democratic State ticket hay.
ing no opposition. Both Houses fthe Legislature
are conceded to the democrats by decided rasj.
critics
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

POLICE ITEMs.-Tbe following cases have
been tried since yesterday:
Three small boys, for bathing 10 the river at
the Pioneer Mills wharf 10 the day time, were
fined and DISCHARGED.
Susan Smith, Kitty Smith aud Anna Greg
orv, all colored, for disorderly conduct were
fined and discharged.
Della Payne. colored, ca tho same charge,
and also for stealing iron from the Mld'ana
Railroad, was sentenced to twenty days 10 JAIL
Richard Gordon, oolored. for a5sauIting an
old colored map, was sent to the CHAIN gang Dy
Justice Whittlesey, and refusing to WORK. was
locked I'D 10 the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
Strike.

CINCINNATI, August 2.-Tbe miners Of the
Tuscarawas Coal Company, at Urichsvllc, o.,
struck yesterday against reduction Of their
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
Local BreVittess

VIM. Parker, Of tho canal boat Six Child
REQ, recently shot at and wounded Robert
Bowling, of the boat John Il. Plat. LIT
affrsy occurred uear Seven Locks, Ma. The
weapon used was double barrcod shot sun,
both charges of which were fred. taking effect
in Bowng's right arm and hip.
Wednesday night tho canal boat W. II. hit,
ter was entered by some thieves unknown, and
robbed Of set of lead harness valued at $40.
The boat isowoed by S. B. Harrison. of Han,
cock, Maryland.
The cheap excursion on the Mary Washlog
too, to night will DO particularly attractive,
oaiug TO the concert by leading musicians OF
this city and Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
EXCURSIONS, PECNICs, &c.
sSELECT MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.

OLD DOMINION COMMANDERY,N NO. II,
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR,
VIII svn u select Moonlight Excursion TO
NJ ARSH ALL, HALL, on THURSDAY, Au-
gust 18th. 1878, on the steamer MARY WASH
Prof Medley's Celebrated String Band has
been engaged Tor the occasion.
Tho boat will leave Washington at 90 snd
Alezandris at Is p. NJ; returning. arrive 1t
Ale1andris about II o'clock and Washington
about a. N.
Tckets--Gentlemsn and lady 75c; lady's
ticket 25c-which can be purchased Of either OF
the following gentlemen of the committee j.
h. d. Smoot. w. X. Davidson, Hsrrie Smoot,
Edgar Wsrfeld aud Geo. +. Steiner.
aug 1876. $40, l3. l4&l5
GRAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION ON
N tho large, swift and commodious steamer
JOHN ". THOMPSON, to MARSHALL
HALL, On TU ESDAY, August 13, 1878. The
steamer will leave Reeds wharf at 80 p. M;
returning At "a m. Music will be furnished by
Prof. Medleys Band. The committee reserve
the right to rejec! all improper persons. Ar
rangement have been made with the prop7ietors
to furnish supper at 50c.
Observation-Disclosures and lady 50c lady s
ticket 25c-to be had OF any of tho committed
Committee Of A1rangements-E. 81. o. Brien,
4. NJ. Latham, Geo. Bossart j. Marriott Hill,
j. Il. Waterman and B. F. Atwell. aug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
PROPOSALS..

PROPOSALS will DO received until the 10Th
4 instant for the erection and completion OF a
BUILDING on tho lot known us "Peyto s
Grove" Contractors cen mako separate bids
for material and for labor on the entire building,
rs per plan and specifications to be soon at NO;
81 King street. The building to be completed
by the 10Th day Of Sente.nber next.
Reservation Is made 20 Tcjcc. Gny or all OF tho
bids
Good and sufficient security will be required
for compliance with tho contract.
JNO. b. SMOOT,
Pres. Alex. Ag and Ind. Association.
j. T.. BECkHAM,
sup 2-t,i Secretary.
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
i until SATURDAY, the sd day Of August,
at u O clock m for FURNISHING PILLAR
BRICK of the best quality, t. be used in paving
the cutters on that por.ion OF hing street now !"
being repsved Tho contract to be approved by
the Com mit.ce on Strect7.
GEO W. CLIFFORD,
aupl-l, superintendent Of Police
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Lodille's Headache Specific contains no 10.
furious substance, cures headache 10 . 10 ~
minutes by tho watch. Prlco 50 cents 10 large
bottles. rheumatism can only be cured by
using Duraug's Rheumatic Remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
DON'T LOOKOUT EXCURSIONS.
STEAM kK SUE.
Captain ". G. GeoghsEan,

Will msko Mi excursion fcom Washington to
Point Lookout (sLopping at Alexandria going
and roturnng) EVERY SATURDAY during
the season. Leave King street wharf u! $50 p.
nj. on Saturday, and arrive at 530s. m. Monday.
Faro for round trip 50.
For further information apply 10 j. Brodsrs
g. Co., Agents. Alexandria, or Stephenson y
Bro, Agents, Washington. D. q. je Ppm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

DIsoRDERLY.-One Of the lady passengers
on the ferry boat cheap excursion, last night,
lost her pocket book containing about $25 10
money. She also lost a bracelet. but the latter
was recovered. A fight occurred when near
Washington, but the disorderly parties were
speedily arrested, aud the disturbance quelled.
PERsoNAL.-Rev. w. X. Boyle. Of the NJ
Il. Church South, 10 this oity. is among the
ministers who arc to take part In the Wesley
Grove camp meeting, near Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

The AGRICULTURAL FAlR.-Tho directors
Of the Woodlawn Agricultural Society have
arranged to meet the directors of the hlczan-
dria Agricultural and Industrial Society to-
morrow Saturday evening. at four o clock, to
arrange Tor joint action by the two societies
touching the proposed agricultural fair. 10
another column will be found the advertise.
ncnt for proposals to crest tho necessary build.
ings for tho use of exhibitors at the lair. The
directors are pushing things forward, and the
prospects for success are f,tteripg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

YELLOW FEvER.-A report having been
telegraphed from Richmond that there were
two cases of yellow fever IN Fredericksburg,
and considerable alarm having been created
thereby 10 this aud other cities OF tho State,
the Fredericksburg Ncws says: "Iherc is nc
yellow fever 10 Fredericksburg, The little boy,
500 of Mr.. Lalaodo of New Oreaos, who died
last Sunday, had malarial fever OF seVsrotyre
which would doubtless have been yellow tevel
had be remained in the city. Inc ethtr child
reported as not expected to live has recover
ed, and was runDiug about yesterday aud play
Jog with other ohildrcr. Ia this climate ye!'o"
lever cannot exist aud spread, as all physicians
agree" Following The above Is o c:rtihcat'
from the various physicians OF Fredericksburg
10 the effect tibet no yellow fever exists there
and that the town is unusually healthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Chemical skill makes manufacturers adopts
in adulteratiou. 1t also quickly enables experts
to detect authorizations. DooLEY's YEAST
POWDER, for salo by all groceIs, has stood the
test Of Analysis and been proven tho purest and
strongest Of baking powders. 1t makes the
most delicious bread, cakes, rolls and pastry oil
all deAcrinlionS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Thomas 3. Psotou, esq, Of the Equitable
Lite losuranco Company, l2O Broadway, N.
V. says: - -,
have had experience, ADD know Dr.. Giles
I.iuiment Iodido Ammonia is the ceanest,
incest aud most perfect combination that has
ever come before tho public 1t never soils, Is
not greasy, is agreeable aud pleasant, at the
Same time 50 effectual and beneficial. | have
not only used it myself and family, but have
given it to many afflicted with aches, pains
and bruises, and all wi|liogly uoito in testifSlng
to liz wonderful end great merit.
THOMAS b. PENTON,
Sold by T.. =. l.calbeater Il Bro. Send fol
pamphlet.
DR. GILES, l2O West Broadway, n, \.
Trial sizo 25 cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Wanted one to be free from Pimples,
Blotches, Boils. etc., which Can be done b7
purifying The blood With Dr.. Bulls Blood Mix
tutp. Used everywhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

lyNTlI. the first of September you can avail
yourself Of the advantage to procure bargains
at my closing out sales. After said date hope
to sec you at my new store, 9O4 It'll street,
WASHINGTON, d. Z.
jy 3l-lm >. lIINplElMER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Ea,HBOYS' SHOES!
BOYS SHoEsl
BoYs' SHOES
Largest and cheapest stock in the city:
nv ". Is. WADDET, ITO King S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

r65- If YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS BOOT or
Shoe. Of the finest material, best worsmanshlr
and perfect fit, go to WADDEY's. No. ITO Ming
street. Gp9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Will loavo her wharf, foot Of Prince ST.,
EVERY MONDAY AND FRIDAY,
at 10 60 q. H.. returning al d p. m.
A MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
Will DO given on each of the above nights Mon
day and Friday leaving at d. returning at IL.
Fare round trip l5c.
Music and Dancing on each CT the above trips.
ETORTY MI LES RIDE
ON THE POTOMAC FOR 10 CTS.
Owing to the immense SUCCESS Of the ten cent
excursions. tho Potomac Ferry Co.'S steamer
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
Will makea
FAMILY EXCURSION EVERY DAY,
(Sundays eXcopted)
if tho woathor is favorable. commencing Mon
day, July Sth, and continue during the season.
Boat loaves Alexandria, King st. wharf. at -
IN. Returns at p.
First class Music and Refreshments.
The FIFTEEN CENT EXCURSIONS,
which wero go popular last season, will also be
resumed on the above date leaving Alexandria
at 7 45 on MONDAY, TUESDAY. THURS
DAY and SUNDAY NIGHTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

FIsBINo PARTY.-A party OF young ettDl :
men. composed of Messrs. D. Mclean. j. a.
Muir, Charles Bell. j. s. Douglas. 7. 5.
Gibson, p. Mex. Baldwin and Augustus
Agnow, left the city this evening on The steamer
Indy of the Lake fer st. George ) Island,
where thew will spend a week or two 10 fishing,
grabbing. &C.. They have largo tent, good
boat n plcutilul supply Of provisions and all OF
the essentials for enjoying themselves. "A mum
Der eff the party, who are membcr5 OF the
Alexandra Musical Association, carried thar
instruments along. and will endeavor to "soothc
the savage breast 10 those parts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

THE RICHMOND BlsuopRlC.-The Balu
more Sun of this morning says that tho pap1al
bulls Of tho appointment Of Key John d.
Keaue, of Washington, rs Bishopoi kchn"nI'
which were supposed to have pee" lost 10
,heu massage through the mails reached
Archbishop Gibbons in BaltimcrI, yesterday,
from the foreign dead letter office IN New
York, where the package had been fer some
lime. 1t was registered and mailed ircm
Romo April IL. tho namo and title Of Arch
bishop Gibbons being plainly Inscribed 10
Italian, and the words "BaIimo,e. hir'yapI'
Uoited States of America" 10 i.uglish. BY
some oversight the package was forwarded
from Baltimore to tho foreign dead letter OF
foe 10 New ok. Tho 25th Of August. as
also before announced. has been finally deter
mined upon as the day for Tic cousectatou o:
Bishop elect keane, 10 81. Peters Cathedral,
Richmond. Bishop Foley, OF Chicago, will
attend, in addition TO the list Of bishops and
clergy heretofore given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlemens wosr
at WADDEY's, 10 King st.. Ale1a., Va. lap 3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
{XTASHINGTON & LEE u UNIVERSE i

{XTASHINGTON & DEE UNIFEK5ITl
w Lexington Virgins.
Gen'l g. w. q. LEE. ProsilOnI
Full course Of instruction in Cin':ic.. Lit
crazy and Scientific studios, and in tho Pro:o,
siona departments OF Law AMI of Civil EAki
neering
The next session will opon Soptomb,r lo.h.
and close Juno 18th. Total oxpensas. cHc'u
sive of books and clothing. need not exc"ni
S275; by messing they may bo reduced to , 1"3
or $500
For full information by catalogue or c'rcnia;
address,
JOHN H. CAM BELL, jr,
(uark nj Eacui,v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

ENMORE UNIVERSITY IL Il
~ SCHOOL, near Amherst, 9. Il, Va
H. A. STROBE (Math. Medslist, u. Va,t
Principal and Instructor in Mathematics. Il: I.
BROCK, B. Lit. u. Va, (recently ASS! lns.
Latin u. Va Associate Instructor. This School
is strictly preparatory to tho University Of V'r-
ginis, and embraces in its course every branch
taught in the High Schools of tho State.
For testimonials as to its gonors! character
and particularly as to its discipline Its h'H
moral Tone and the success OF its students. SO:
the Catalogues
Terms for hall session. board and tuition
1926.
This charge may be reduced in many cases /"
$50. by boarding in private families near tbn
School. Seventh session begins SEpTE bhk
9th 1878
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

MISS SUSIE PULLDCh, J
Regular eight months oour:o f.: II scho:'
commences Octobar 7th. Tocma-S0). in ~"
payments. Summer (parLisD ours from j l.;
10th to September lG.h, So
AS it Is on ~ question 81 Tune rs nm" 'h.'
system will be ,luptuu in our pubic s'.n'''..
Young ladies will do VOL To b licst IL H., !ir :
and gain an experience in Grct,'3I"a !" 8 "''7
stocked than any other.
For particulars apply to tho rt!n'',.'+.
9th St, ). O. corner Of h ST., W"shing!fn' =.
Washington, -. g., ~ 2~-co3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02
EDUCATIONAL.

SIT. MARY'S ACADEMY,
- NORTH FAIRFAX STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
Conducted by tho
SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS,
Will reopen On MONDAY, September 2. The
course Of instruction is most thorough in Eng.
lsh, tho Languages, Music, &c.
Music, Languages, Drawing and Painting
form extra charges.
For full particulars address
aug 2-lm Sister NJ LEOCADlA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

rMALI. SUGAR CURED SHOULDERS
- and BREAKFAST BACON just received.
iv29 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

w a - HIN @ t ON, ID. @.
Tho worry best Bloached Cotton, ono yard wide,
g.; Puro Wool Buntinxs 25,-overy color that
is nlado; Beautiful dross goods, part wool. l32 /;
Beautiful silk striped Grenadines l2ci now
Pnrasos Pure Silk M chair Al pscs 25c; Black
Csshmers. pure wool, SOC; Black Silk 60; Ex-
Black silk Sl0O; Pure White Honey Comb
Quilts SOC; Our Bridal Quilts, large SIZE pure
white. 90; Excellent Bed Ticking Use Every
color of solid (piain) color silk made, very light
silks, suitable lUr bridal dresses, and Checked
and Striped Silks on pure white and Colored
ground.
SILKS! SlLk5l SILKS!
jy5 CARRIERS Washington, u. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

The SUCCESS which tho KEN MORE HIGH
SCHOOL has achieved under the cnnrEcti, an.
CONSCIENTIOUS administration OF the Prlnci2,l M!
and his able Assistant, and the prop.r .:io! n,.i
training Of its pupils. who have ent'r" ~
University of Virginia, have fully ju'.:Ii )! -
recon mendatons Of this excellent sci6) i taA
public, at its beginning. regard i, a u very
successful educationa! foundation and ltcast 4.
will continue for may yeas to d, its good work
! for ouc Slate and country.
U.E. VENABLE.
jg G.eo2m Prof. Mstd.. L. W..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

TIE WEATHER. Last night about ten
o clcck there was a cool and refreshing shower
of rain accompanied by considerable lightning
and thunder, and followed by most delightful
bretz,. The weather during the rest OF tue
night and to day has been decidedly cocler and
moro comfortable to the great delight of all
whose business required them to be out. In
the country, north and northwest Of this city,
and iu Washington there was a very severe
storm and some hail fell. The lightning 10 the
northwest was very vivid and binding, and The
roll of the thunder was almost continuous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

MO. MACkEREL, fat, received to-day by
~ wi !. g. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-02

The Superintendent gave 3Sl DAYS exclusive,
~ to TIE direction of the schools, travelled AZ
miles on school business, wrote lo3 official
letters, examined III teachers, attended ii
meetings Of the School Is lard, and paid l6a
official visits to schools. His salary from the
State was $780, out of which be eSreDd.d
Sl3 40 for incidental expenses.