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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-As previously an.
nounced in the Gazstte, Joint meeting OF the
directors of tue Alexandra Agricultural and
Industrial Association and the WOODLAND So
oiety, was held at the City Treasurer's Office on
Saturday evening, a majority Of both directories
Ne de6uite action was taken owing to the
fact that tho Woodlawn directors We're not au-
iboriz,d to act. 1t was Informally agreed,
however, that the Woodlawn Society would
meet on Saturday next, and would subscribe 10
sixty shares of the stock Of the new association,
10 consideration of which, they would be moor
porated with it, and be allowed five directors.
The name of the new association IS to be
changed to the "Alexandria and Fairfax Agri-
cultural and Industrial Association. So soon
as these preliminaries are arranged, the Wood.
lawn members will actively assist in the work
Of preparing for the fair and making it CON-
plote SUCCESS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
Local s{reystIes.

M4tIiar" licenses have been granted 10 Wash
inlton to Jntu +, Spaiuuburge Of Richmond,
Va. and Julia Noble, If DapyilIe, Va; end to
Richard Pf CO tx and J ulia Jackson, both OF
Ilamilton, Louloun county, Va.
VIM. Dick, Of The canal bost "Dcppis Muir.
ply" was arrested ia Georgetown yesterday
for assault and battery on his wife.
Attention il called 10 the cheap excursion to
the Carrs by Equal Division S. off,, Ct Wash.
ingtop, ca Saturday next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
Sentence SfaVe;i,

NEW YoRk, Aug. 5.-Robt. l.. Case, presi'
deut OF the Security Lille Insurance Company,
asl DIR. f. S. Lambert, president tf the Ameri'
can Popular, both sentenced for swearing to
false returns, obtained stay from Judge Dono.
hue. Pending appeal to the Court Ct Appeals
DR.. Lambert is uoable to procure bail. Case,
who surrendered this morning. had bis bail re.
neTed in S25 0OO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
Strike.

PoTrsvILLE, PA, August 5.-About one
hundred men and boys employed ST tho Buck
ridge colliery. Shomakin, struck to. day for the
restoration Of ) conts per wagon OF coal mined
which WAS taken of during July, and submEted
to at tho time AS the msi GRITTY ofthe men do not
demand tho restoration and aro willing TO work
at tho redaced rates, it ia thought AL will he ut
work in q toW days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
FORT OK ALExA.>.Uxx.s, .sTausT 3

FORT OK ALEXA.N.I'xE.s, .IFHIST &.
sun risos".~...". . e Sun sets ............ :
ARRIVED.
Stmp Il G knight. New York, t, r A Reed.
Str Defiance, Philadelphia to II A ltaeI
Str Lady OF the Lake, Norfolk. To l. Reed.
Str WThompson, LeonRritown, to IA Rped
s3tr Mattauo. NomiDi, to Broders i Go.
Str Sue. Point Lookout, TO j Broirrs i IL"
Schr L. Newton, Washington, to j I Ag-
new s. Go.
Schr A hi Allen, Washington t. Z Agnaw
& Co.
CLEARED.
Stmp John Gibson New York by Y \ Reod
Str Lady of tho Lake, Norfolk. by + A Ecod
StrJ w Thompson, l.eonardLoWn. by FA Rehd.
Str Nattsno Nomil by jas brndHrS " q"
Str Sue, Baltimore, 10y j BroderI & Co.
s!chr Kuth Shaw, Boston, by Agnew X Co.
Schr Murray Fanhivar, Baltimore. by Is
licoe.
PASSED UP.
Schrs Ella Matthew'S kenpebac; Alec Bor-
do, Kennetec; Florence Dean. CaIlio , Hart
A Fl Hurlturt. Hattie V Kelso and Baker.
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs Stephen Morgan, Dighton; Jenuio
Shepherd, Now Haven; Hattie HoWos. Prov
MEMORANDA.
Schr Eugene Borda, Georgetown, at N Sd
Schr Harris sailed FROM New York iol
Washington Cd.
Schr Matte A Hand sailed from New York
for Georgetown Sd.
Schr Surprise, Georgetown for Dover. a
Portsmouth %.
Schr Belle Halliday. Georgetown, at Somer
set I'd and sailed for Dighton 10 finish discharg
ing Same day.
Schr Quail sailed from Rappshannock for this
port Cd.
Schr w Fl Travers sailed from Norfolk fol
this port Sd.
Schr Jno j Ward. hence. at Now York 4th.
Hchr Sarah 9 Smith, Georgoton, at Boston Sd
Schr Ida Latfrener, Goorgetown, at Lynn 18th
Schr w S Shepherd called from Gardiner FOL
Washington lst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
STEAM ER So +,
Captain W. G. Geoghegsn,

Will mako an excursion from Westinghouse
Point Lookout (stopping at Alexandria going
and returning) EVERY SATURDAY during
tho season. Leave King street wharf at $50 p.
m. on Saturday, and arrive at 500 M. Monday.
Fare for round trip So.
For further Information apply u j. Broders
s. Co., Agents. Alexandria. or Stephenson &
Bro, Agents. Washington, u. Z. ie l2-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
C.8.sAL CO.n.uERCH.

Arrived-Boats j H Platte, II Il Miller and
H Clsughton, to American Ccal Co. VIM
Mertens, w K Turner, 3 Price, Belle and
James q Willie, to Georges Crock Coal Go;
Jimmy Nj, jr, and w l. Reed, to Hsmp Il Bait
Goal Co; @ H Delton and NJ Fannon, to Blasn
Avon Coal Co.
Departed-Str Star and boats j K Ray, II
Bailey, Phillie 9. 2 j. l.emen, n George, q
Hughes and w II Lowe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
EHr LIVER is KING.-The Liver is the i'm

EUr LIVER IS KING.-Tho Liver is the iul-
peria organ of tho whole human system, as it
controls the life, health and happiness Of man:
When it is disturbed in its proper action, all
kinds Of ailments are the natural result. The
digestion of food. the movements of tho heart
and blood, the action Of the brain and nervous
system, are all Immediately connected with the
workings of the Liver. 1t has been successful
ly proved that Green's August Flower is I'M
cqualled in curing all persons afflicted with Dys-
pepsa or Liver Complaint, and all the numer-
Gus symptoms that result from an unhealthy
condition of the Liver and Stomach. Sample
bottles to try 10 cents. Positively sold in al ii
towns on the Western Continent. Three doses
will prove that it is just what you want
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
DIR. -.

at Orange Court House, on Thursdsy after
noon, August |, 1873, JAMES DEMPSEY,
youngest son Of Alfred II. and Sarah Mex. ID.
Thompson. in tho fifth year Of his ago.
at Rloomi,ld, lIouIoun co. Va, August %,
WILLIE STROTuEE , infant son Of VIM. A.
and Laura T. Brswncr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
PROPOSALS..

PROPOSALS.
DROPOSALS will be received until the 10Th
l. instant for the erection and completion Of q
BUILDING on the lot known as "Peyton's
Grove" Contractors can make separate bids
for material and for labor on the entire building
as per plan and specifications. to be seen at No:
II King street. The building to be completed
by tho 10Th dsy of September next
Reservation is y'ade to reject any or all Of tbs
bids.
Good and sufficient security will b. required
for compliance with the contract
JNO. +. SMOOI,
Pres Alex. Ag. and Ind. Association.
! r. BEUKHAM,
aug 2-td Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PRoBABILlTIEs-Aue ). 1879.
For the Middle Atlantic States partly CLOUDY
weather, occasional rain, light variable WINDS
mostly souiherly. and nearly stationary tenn"
peraturc and pressure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
Quarantine.

WILMINGTON, N. c., Aug. 5.-A quaran
tine OF twentay days has been established here
against all persons coming from any city south
of Wilmington, where yellow fever or othe,
contagious or infectious diseases exist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
Embarrassment.

New YORK, Augusta. Tho Robinson female
seminary at Exo!nr * reported seriously embar-
rassel owing to tho tho hal depreciation Of lis
capital, merry all oc which, soma 5000, 900 was
invested in certain canal stock in New York.
1t is said there IL now, bat about S25 90 left to
support tho Institution. Tho building with
its grounds cost shout $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

For upwards Of thirty years Mrs. Wnslow's
Soothing Syrup has beon used Tor children. 1t
corrects sciditg Of the stomach, relieves vino
colo. regulates the bowels, cures dysentery aud
diarrhea, whether arising from teethlog or
other causes. An old and we'll tried remedy
Is cents bottle. Je 22-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

UNTIL the first of September you can avail
yourself of the advantage to procure bargains
at my closing out sales. After said date | hope
to see you at my new store, 9O4 18th street,
Washington, D. G.
~ Slim 5. LINDHEIMER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

1HFHALL's VEGETABLE SICILIAN HAIR
REVIEWER is q scientific combination Of some Of
the most powerful restorative agents in tho veg
etaolo kingdom. 1t restores gray hair to it;
clean 1t cures dsndruf and humors and fall
ing.out Of the hair. 1t furnishes tho nutrtive
principle by which the hair is nourished and
supported. II makes the hair moist, soft and
glossy, and is unsurpassed as hair-dressing.
1t is the most economical preparation ever offer
Cd To the public as It's effects remain long timo
making only an occasional application necessary.
1t il recommended and used by eminent medi-
Cal men, and officially endorsed by the State
Assayer Of Masssch usetts. The popularity OF
Halls Hair Remover has increased with the test
of many years, both in this country and in for.
cign lands and it is now known and used in all
the civilized countries Of tho world. For sale
by f. s. Lead beAter u Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

sa- If YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS BooT or
Shoe, of the finest material, best workmanship
and perfect ct, 60 to WADDEY's. No. 10 King
street. app
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

From that old and we'll known citizen. Geo.
G. Sicklcs, efq, father OF Major General
Sickles, U. S. A.. late Minister PIeniputentlary
to the Court Of Spain.
| havo resided for tho last seventy 6vo years
in the city Of New York, and during that time
have seen and tried great variety of remedies.
OF all that have met. Giles Liniment Iodide
Ammonia exoels. Have not only used it myself,
but great many with whom | am acquainted
speak SO highly of it in headache, neuralgia,
toothache, rheumatism, paios 10 tho shoulder,
back and ons. 1t is equally servioeable in the
stables. therefore pronounce it tho best
combustion know Of.
GEORGE G. SICKLEs,
No. Ill Nassau street, N. Y.
Sold ty l.. s. I4eadbeater & Bro, Send for
pamphlet.
DR. GILES. l2O West Broadway, N. Y.
Trial siZo % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
LEGAL NOTICES.

NAIOk'5 OFFICE,
AsA Alexandria. Va, July 70. 1873.
Liquor Dealers, Com
mission Merchants, Dealers in Tobacco. Auction
eors, Keepers Of Houses Of Private Entertain
mont, Ordinary Keepers. Persons Buying on
Change Butchers. uucksters Green Grocers,
leo Dealers, Pedalara, Dealers in Wood and
Coal, Owners Of Horses, Wagons Carts &c.
and oil others taxed under the laws Of the Cor
poration and assessed by the Commissioner of
Revenue are hereby notified to come forward
without further delay and pay the amount Of
license tax assessed against them respectively.
Persons failing to pay by the ]O.h day of Au-
gust no1t will bo dealt with as tho law directs.
X kEMpHR,
jy % -tAl0 Mayor.
NTOTICE TO DELINQUENT TAX PAY.
~ ERS.
CoIIacL3ra Office, Alexandria, Va,
July 3. 1878. !
Tina City UnunciI OF Alexandria having re.
fused 10 exLoad the time for tho collection OF do
linquent taxes. persons in ARREARS for tlxos will
have TO call in tao mex. five days at the Collec.
tors Office, and make GOmo arrangement for m
immediate se.tlemont; elso tho Collectors will
have to proceed 10 tho collection of such bills by
diatraint or otherwise.
j. T. KILL, Co.. N. Dist.
:. H.. FIELD, Col. s. Dist
Otlco-ko1m No. Royal ct. front Market
bniidiug jy 3-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

I@- AN ELEGANT Stock OF SPRING AND
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlenen'a wear
at WADDEYs, 10 King st., AlsIa., Va. lap 3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

THE WEATHER to-day was aga in opprcsslveIy
warm until about 3. 80 o clock this afternoon,
when there was storm of lig htnlug and thun
der, accompanied by copius rain, wtiah sensl
Div effected tho temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

GAS light as ocean foam is simile often
used. But ocean foam is light in weight, de-
ceptive and vapid; quantity vs.. quality. La
dies, uso DooLEY's YEAST POWDER, and your
baking will be delight to the oyo and the
palate. Cake, bread, biscuit, potpies and pud
dipqs all bear witness to its magic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

FINE PEACHES. We received to day, through
Mr.. Allen g. Harmon, from Mr.. Stacy IL.
Snowden, OF ColIingwood, Fairfax county, some
of the finest peaches seen this season, large sze
aud delicious flavor. The fruit raised on the
Colliogwood farm is of the finest quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
THEPAr1sIas TAlGoRs.- frequently hca!

HE PAEISIaE lAllORS.- w 0trtquentlY near
Americans speak ot their experience among the
Partisan tailors. AZ homo VIC 90 into tailor
ing establishment select Tho quality Of tho cloth
hsvo our measures taken. and think no m ore Of
it until the clothing is delivered 1t our residences
In Paris tho purchaser selects tho material and
has his measure ken, when no is told that he
must como tho next day and try on tho coat
and vest based up before tho work cen progress
Or reaching tho shop ho must take of coat and
vest, and as ha tries on Zach skeleton gsrm ent;
the cutter, filter and tailor surround him and
supervise tho operation. The day and hour arc
them appointed Tor him t. come and try on tho
flushed garments before they are delivered
When tho timo arrives hn is taken in back
room and must strip again, % they will not de-
liver pair Of psn:aloons uELll they have seen
Thorn on the purchaser. This time the proprie-
tor also accompanies tho cutter filter and tailor,
and the group stand around and Inspect each
psrmont IA i. ia t-inI II tnoru Is any altera.
ton required it is chalkol and altored before be-
ing Delivered. This is very troublesome, but
still il carries with it Tho assurance Of good tit.
The ,lrassmAkers arc equally persistent in this
trying and iting process and whom a lady in
Paris gets in tho hands OF q d9ossmaker. chs
must 60 almost daily until tha drozs is done and
must then try ii on b3fora it il t!oigerod,-C. G.
Fult0n's Paris letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

I4odille's Headache Specific contains no 10.
furious substance, cures headache in 5 to 20
minutes BY the watch. Price so cents in large
bottles. Rheumatism can only be cured by
using Durang's Rheumatic Remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

aas- EXQUISITE Low QUARTER SHOES
very cheap at
my2l WADDEY'S. III King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

say" | HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM New
York, and havo now in stock rs ano and select
an assortment of Clothing and Gents Furns IA.
ings as can be found in any Of tho largest cities
and VERY CHEAP. l can fit child Of six
yaars and man Of 500 lbs weight. My Fine
Dress and Dusiness Suits aro as good IS can be
made by any merchant tailor; and in Under
woar my variety is complete, including Gauze
Shirts at 20c, Lislo Thread Shirts at s., and
Linen Drawers at ST. 70; two Ii ne fonr ply Linen
Oolara for % cants, Sc SC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
-, LIE q LII y NJ
e. b ing st., ). W. corner Fairfax

fa~ BOYS SHOES
EoYs SH0Esl
BOYS SHOES
Largest ana cheapest stock in tho city.
my ~ W. b. WADDET, ITO king st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
SELECT MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.

OLD DOMINION COMMANDERY, NO. II,
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR,
Will give g seec! Moonlight Excursion to
MARSHALL, HALL. on THURSDAY, Au-
gust 18th. 1878, on the steamer MARY WASH
1NGTON.
Prof. Medley's Celebrated String Band has
been engaged for tho occasion.
The boat will leave Washington at 80 and
Alexandria at Is D. m; returning. arrive al
Alexandria about II o'clock and Washington
about a. m.
Observation-Disclosures and lady 75c; lady 3
ticket 25c-which can DO purchased OF either of
the following gentlemen of the committee: j..
II. d. Smoot, W. K. Davidson, Harrie Srnoot,
Edgar WsrGeld and Geo. i. Steiner.
aug 3GSlOl3 1i&l5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05
EXCURSIONS, pHCAsCS, &c
EXCURSION to the CAPES

FQUAL DIVISION, NO. 81. OF T OF
WASHINGTON,
viii give its annual excursion to Norfolk, Fort
Monroe and the Cspes, on SATURDAY, Au.
gust l0lh
The steamer JANE MOSELEY will leave
Washington ut p. m. and Alexandria at 80
p. nl. sharp. returning Monday, st 6 a. m.
Tickets $l.T6; children between and 10 81
to be had at WarReld s. Halls drug store.
Nj eals on board 50c.
No liquors sold on board.
Sleeping accommodations furnished TO ALL
aup h-lMH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

Every effect must have cause; so Bolls,
Pimples, etc., are the result Of poor blood.
Purity tho blood by using DR.. Bulls Blood
Mixture and Danish such eruptons as those
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

One hundred pieces OF black and colorcd and
light silks Just received 1t the popular dry
goods store, Garter III Market Space. Wash
ington, D. c. Checked Silks in Navy Blue,
Black, Brown, Lavender, and Green on pure
uhite ground Marrow Striped Silks, Brown,
Navy Blue. Light Blue, Black aud Lavender
on pure white ground; Seal Brown, Navy Blue,
Light Blue, Plum, aud an immense assortment
of Black Silks, Black liuing Silk, SOC Black
Silk, excellent quality, real satin finish, 81 ;
and our ST. sublime quality Black Silk is the
greatest bargain in Washington. Beautiful
Dress Goods, part wool. l5a; BupIlne, Navy
Blue, Cream, Black, aud all the light shades
Bunting, all pure wool, 2jc; all wool Debeges
Black Silk aud wool Grcaaine. New Para
suls ! New plrasoIs New raraSols. Besuli
lul shade Of Cream Colored silk lust received,
and large assortment Of Black Cashmere
Shaw!a.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

Stephen Gleason, Il jersey City saloon keep
or, was fatally stabbed this morn!og. Dar
Rcaraun anA Steve Taylor have hncn arrested
for the crime
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

ARLINGTON DISTRICT. The primary meet
log to elect delegate to tho conservative Con-
gressional convention from Arlington District, 10
this county, has been postponed from Saturday,
the 10th inst. to Tuesday, the 18th, the former
being considered an inconvenient day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

The market opens with y hotter fool!ng, ana
prices for grain arc stronger and ADVANCING
Flour continues dull and unchanged. inc re
cepts Of Wheat to. day amounted to o6,o DuSh-
els. and prices ranged from 70 to / u for good
t. choice. Corn is scarce and wanted, anu "uW
bushels of whto-al tha. WAS olerod- sold vt
So. No Rye reported. Oats have considerably
advanced. and sales were mado to-day at -. 81
and 81. Country produce is higher. and VIC 70"
visa quotations.
BALTIMORE. Aug. 6.--Virginia 6: old 20; do
deferred &z; do consolidated, 30! ; do u series
Isl past duo coupons 7es. Cotton firm and
highor; mddling ll5 Flour quiet and steady /;
Howard street and Western Super 2a$ 40 EH-
ira 3 25aSl p; do Family 4 50aS5 -; City Mi!
brands SIS 10; Patapsco Family So 30. Wheat
Southern activo firm and hlGher; Western
guio! and lower; Southern red primo lOOalO3
do amber iojsl03; No : Western winter red
spot and Aug lu4; Sept l0lislCll. Corn,
Southern s,oady uld firm; Western quiet and
steady; Southern white 5Ia55; do yellow 81;
Western mixed spot 4S!aloi; Aag 49, Sept
4ysa4G5; steamer 45. Oats steady, with q fair
demand Southern S:,,a3j Western white ;&s;i3!!;
do nike 34a335i; Penns 53s3'. Rye steady At
60a53. Hay dull and heavy; Maryland and
Penns primo loaSl2. sugar quiss at ots'i;
Coffee firm Rio cargoes l&alG!. Whiskcy dull
ut 81 OF.
NEW YORK, August 5.-Slocks about steady
Money .. Gold 1909! Flour qulet and firm.
Wheat unsettled Corn dull.
PHILADELPHIA. Aug Is Cattle market dull
sales TOO; Rooi Ste; medium 3lsl!c; common
G4c. Sheep market fair; sales OOOU; good a.
all medium 33s4ic; common 3A33c. Hog mar
ket fsir sales S0J0; good to primo u AZ"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

PROPERTY SALE.-Greon l. Wise. aution
GERS, sold to. day for Albert Stuart, trustee. The
tenement and lot Of ground on tho south side
of Duke street, between Pitt and ST.. Asapf
streets. belonging to Henry Stuart, to John B.
Smoot esq.,, for 81 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

NEW YORK, August 5.-Stocks about stoady
Money .. Gold 1904. Flour quiet and firm.
Wheat unsettled. Corn dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

Will leave her wharf, foot of Prince ST.,
EVERY MONDAY AND FEIDAi,
at 10 80 q. H.. returning at 4 p. m.
4 MOONLIGHT EXCURSION
Will be given on each of the above nights Mon
day and friday leaving at : Is, returning at ii
Faro round trip l5c
Music and Dancing on each Of the above trips.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

NUISANCE TO DE ABATED.-Not tho least
among tho improvements consequent upon the
lease Of the "Peyton's Grove" property by the
Agricultural Society will be tho immediate
demolition OF the old brick dwelling there,
which has long since been robbed by the negroes
of all It's flooring, woodwork, &,, and is now
in very dangerous condition. 1t will be torn
down at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-05

CoLoNlaATIoN.-The Alexandria Catholic
Beneficial Society, at ts meeting last night,
resolved to subscribe for twenty Eve shares Of
stock of the Catholic Colonization Sooiety, in
order to aid the colony of emigrants lately es.
tabIished at keiIgsvie, Halifax county. Va.
The settlement promises to be very flourish
inp one