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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
Steel Can Dc Made In Alexandria.
Iron Ores Of Fauquier C0UnfS: HhG
Iron Interests Of alexandria.

10 the editor of Tie alexandria Gazette:
PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March, 81, lS75.-A
year ago you kindly gave me tho u.s. Oh your
columns for the discussion OF this subject; agaln
I ask spaall space The cit;zeus OF A!exso-
dria we'll know the interest my brother aud NY
self have in developing this great Industry. As
Bruce tried six times and failed to hoeralc
Scotland, and from seeing spider try six times
and fail to spin it's web, and succeeding the
seventh, b. took courage to try again, and sue
ceedcd 10 driving back the armies Of England
at BaGnockburu. SO We propose to commune 10
diligently study this subject. determined hna'lV
over all obstacles to succeed. 10 this end dur
iuy the past year | have thoroughly posted
myself! as 10 the Semcns direct process OF
steel manufacture from ores by his reVoIV'
ing cylinders, and during the past week
have examined MIR. Charles NJ. DuPuy' $
direct method in this city. 10 convtrSa'
ton with the Representative OF the Siemen 8
furnace 10 this city, AMI with MIR. DuPuy. L
am satisfied that either process can successfully
be worked 10 Alexandria by using Fauquler
ores aud Cumberland Goa; ~ the Du
Puy process u>iyg Cumberland coal 10
heat and anlhia,uo vast, or charcoal
to d,oxd!zv; 10 tho Siemens furnace. usog
Cumberland coal for gas Under the DuPoy
process $50. 900 will ercot ten furnaces with
steam engine and trip hammer to forge the
blooms, and leave enough working capital, ex:
c'usive of tho bulldog. You have deserted
buildings 10 Alexandria that can be utilized.
Ia usiug The Sieuen's process $40. 900 IN,
,,uding tho cost Of bulldogs, say at So 900. Will
rut w three revolving cylinder furnaces with
eoginr and re aud leave sufficient Tor work
ipv capital, with capacity Of ten tons every
twenty four hours As the profit on this class
Of blooms steel equal to Swedish
large it is not extravagaDt to hope to make
very large showing 10 dividends at the end OF
tbs year. "A,
The agents Of tho Siemen's furnace. and Mr..
Du Puy beth uohcsitatingly affirm that under
their methods the small per cent. of phospho'
rus 10 the ores can easily be eliminated, aud al
hrm that his class of: morgsniterous magnetic
ores are identical 10 character with the ores OF
Sweden aud very valuable for steal purposes.
Hoping 10 be able 5000 to visit Alexandra
and !ay b, f,rn your people the matter moro
lully, ami then to lay the foundation Tor sue
cr:s. | ain respectfully,
WM. q. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
Local Brcy1tieS.

The Narrow Gauge 4. 4. Go. is making con.
siderable progress. in the construction of its road
in the upper end of tho county: Nearly two
miles of grading have been completed. and Mr..
Borst, President of tho railroad, will in oil
probability havo trains running for Arlington
by Decoration day.
In consequence of the high water in the Pc.
tomac, the Canal company have not been ablo
to finish the repairs on dam No d just above
Shsrpsburg. but with two weeks of clear westh-
or the canal will be in runnin order
The religious meetings at tho Baptist church
continue to increase in interest Several persons
went forward for prayers last nj ght and large
additions to the church are expected.
The steamer City of Alexandria was launch
cd from the ways st the ship yard this morning
and tho steamer Lady of the Lake will be hauled
up there tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
Nv Grern ~ Wise.

[Rsal Estate Agents and Anetio on us ron
10y VINTUE OF a DEED OF TKUSI
- from Charles Fl. j. Linskey and G. j. Llns-
ky wife dated Nay * Path hsE S0 FS'o edeaty IN
o sSr for o sale by public auction, on TUESDAY,
the % Day CT APRIL ISIS at IL o oeOck % Fsr
rsy street in tho city OF Aloxsntrls, Va, Ifo
TO- oT1s dsse3iRed pFopS;ty to ws county,
- n;a silu.ied AMI bounded rs follows: BE-
s;nne;n,. at a stake in VIM. Minors line; thence
15ofeh g de- 10 minutes cast is % Ss5s1 Ns, 10
n 1esA thence with vsn Ness line south 80 de-.
cast 81 Ho 0tS6s e1es to ss ssins
ana pl.e oonth C degrees d minutes, west lG6
SAL. mo stake in Mis- Eliza Somerb' line ;
poles /, said Somers' limo north A. desrees
thence VIII. IT. Is 7-l09 pcrches 10 tho peEin'
4J minutes, VIC. acres. ,,o s;,u. ~
Tsrms nf s.aIe. y G,o orest from day Of salo
5, 6 and u months, with int. '-nrh ~ - "S''
NH 1-.awtW G.. V. N Ch
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EGazins.

Uniet isashiu restored at Dartmouth College,
n. RI, OF the large number dismissed from
tho coiIrrc nuly two, l>aac q. Burnett, a iu-
Nor trom S,n Eranciscn, and John Croker,
freshman Ia the sricutiin department. from
IlIiucis, hava been expelled. The sop homorcF,
yesterday, escorted their dismissed classmates
TO the cars, some going to the next station.
HANOVER March 2l-Charles M. Cooke,
tho ring leader in tho recent haA;ng, who was
held in default Ct ono thousand dollars, escaped
from custody las: night. President Bartlett ID
rod dollars for Cooke and one hundred for Isaac
G. Barrett, who nd Monday night to escape
arrest. Cooke comes frGn Norwich, Conn,
and Barrett, from San Francisco
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
lSreWCry Burned.

SrApLEToN, STATEN ISLAND. March 2l.-
Messrs. Rubsom 4 Horsmau's brewery caught
ire aboutS 'cock this morning and everything
belonging to the brewery. except tho stables.
were totally destroyed Joseph Rubsom's pr!-
vate dwelling was also burned to the ground
The Gre is still burning, but is under CONTROL
The cause Of the fire is unknown. The losses on
the brewery buildings and stock are about
5000 600; insurance $3.50 600. loaa on the
dwelling and furniture $l50,00o; insurance
I'll 200
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
.lect stock Of SPRING CLOTHING,
remarkably cheap.
s. DEALIIAM,
C2 King st., cor. Fairfax.

sas A GENTLE HINT. In our style Of cl-
mate, with its sudden changes of temperature
rain, wind and sunshine often Informing; led in
single day-it is no wonder .hst our children,
friends and relatives arc so frequently taken
from US by elected colds, half the doaths re-
sulting directly from this cause. A bottle of
Boscheo's German Syrup kept about your home
for Immediate uso will prevent serious sickness,
a large doctors BILL and perhaps desth, by the
uso of thrco or four doses For curing Con-
sumption, Hemorrhsgos, Pneumonia Severe
Coughs, Group or any disease of the Throat or
Lungs, its success is simply wonderful, as your
druggist will tell you. German Syrup is now
sold in every town and village on this continent
Sample bottles for trial lOc; regular size 75c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

THIEF ARRESTED james Smith, alias
Kceton, colored, whose arrest, by officer James
Smith, was mentioned yesterday, Tor stealing
clothing from another colorcd mao. has been
also accused of stealing two guns srd same
other property from parties 10 Washington
Aftor being published for the theft here no
will be delivered to the District authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

ECONOMICAL TEA CAkE.-Two quarts OF
-four, sift through it four tesspoontuls boo;
LE4's YEAST PoWpER, two tablespoonful OF Of
butter or lard. one pound and quarter OF
sugar, dissolved in two and half cups OF sweet
milk. Spicc to taste and bake in small moulds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
DcatI, Ofa millionaire.

PLYMOUTH, N. H., March 2l.-l'aao Adams
died at Sandwich, N. H., yesterday. leaving
fortune estimated at from five to six millions.
IIs bought what is known as the Adam sprint
ing press lrom the Inventor for an old gun,
afterward receiving sac. 600 10 gold for the use
OF it in Eoeland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

Persuade your suffering friend to use Du;
rane's Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism and
he will afterwards thank you. Don't forget
that Lodille's Headache Specific cures head
ache 10 S to 20 minutes. Sold by all drug
piSs. NH lS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

Sympathy is best shown when practical 10
its application. Therefore when you symp1a.
tia with your suffering baby, show it practically
by using Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup and thus cure
Your child. Price Is cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

For nice Goo mans hat call at tho BOSS
Clothing House, Blondheim's old stand, COT
King and Fairfax st. jan 30-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

A dispatch from Montreal says that Johr
Phcap. a canal contractor, is missing will
$50, 600. and that the workingmen are very
anxious for their wages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

LOST CuILD.-Oficer Ogden fouud little
white child, on Washington street near Came
700, this evening. 1t was apparently about
three years of age. and had wandered away
from it's home. The child was taken TO the
Station House, where it awaits Identification.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

SINKING FUND.-Tho Sinking Fund Com
missioners held a meeting at the Auditor
Office last evening. Sundry complaints from
oocupiers Of fish benches. relative to alleged
distractions to their business. were received.
The Mayor was appointed ? committee to have
certain repairs msdo at the Court House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

Nj. p. CnURcH.-The Maryland Annual
Conference OF the Methodist Protestant Church
adjourned at Eastoo. Nd, yesterday. The
list of appointments was read. Rev. w. H.
Graham returns to this city, Rev. II. s. Stern
goes to Potomac Circuit, and Rev. D. Is. But.
ler TO Guiford.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

MoTuERs.-Dou't fail to procure, MRS
WINsLoWs SOOTHING SYRUP for all diseases
of tccthing in children. 1t relieves the oh n
bovela, and, by giving relief and health 10 inc
child, giYesr rest to the mother. mar lily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
AUCTION AAI.E@.
Ev IrnpD " Wise.

by Orcen u " 1873,
Peal Estate Agents and Actloneers.J
YIT VIRTUE UE A DECREE OF TIE
&G Circuit Court of the city Of Alexandra,
Vre in. rendered 3. the September torn, 1911,
in the suit of r. q. hing against he A lexandrla
and Fredericksburg Railway Company aid
hers. the Undersigned, commssioners therein
psmed, will proceed on TURDAf, the
twenty fifth day Of Msy, 1875 at ~ o clock No.,
to sell by public auction. in front of the Market
Building On Royal street. in the said city OF
Alexandria, Va, TIE WHOLE OF THE Al
EXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY. extending from the southern end
of the Long Bridge in Alexandria county, Va,
to Qusntco, in Stafford county, in said State,
together with ell and singular its franchises,
rights interests, privileges, property and estate,
rea', personal and mixed, Wheresoovor situate
and by whomsoever held. The rolling stock of
said railway consists of
-Four (3) Locomotive Engines.
Five (5) Passenger Cars.
Two (2) Combined Passenger and Baggage
Cars.
Two (2) Baggage Cars.
Twenty -one (2l) Gondola Cars freight
Terms of Sale: Ten per centum OF the pur-
chase money to BIO paid in cash, and the residue
in three equal annual payments from the day OF
sale; the deferred payments 10 be evidenced oy
the bonds Of the purchaser, bearing interest,
with security satisfactory to said commissioners
of sale; the title TO saiG property to DO retained
until the purchase money is full y paid; the pur'
chaser not TO be let into possession until the sale
shall have been confirmed by said court.
M. H. WELLS,
FRANCIS l.. SMITH, Jr..
NH 2l-2awts Comm'rs. of Sale.
DOR SALE-On SATURDAY, March
Il 80 1878, at Drovers' Hotel. West
End, the FARM OF THOS. E. COWLlNG g.,
adjoining the lands Of George Aud and Doctor
". B. Gregory containing TWEEN?
ACRES, more or less, aud improved by sIWo
STORY FRAMED HOUSE and out buildings
auction, for cash, to satisfy claims in my hands
in favor of r. u. Cats, Cowling & Bro. George
Nav Constable Fairfax County.
By order of the County Court Of Fairfax.
fob 23-td
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF FAIRFAH LAND \
l. BY virtue of deed oftrust from y: I. Ter.
rett and others to tho undersigned, bearing da!e
the 18th dsy Of January, 1871, and OF record on
the land records Of Fairfax county. Nber U, 70.
i, folio $50 and by direction of the party by
ss;J trust secured shall sell TO the highest BID
der. by public ssle before the door OF falrlas
Couatv Court House, on MONDAY. lC0url
dsyj the 18th Of April, 1878. ALL THE ~.
TEkEST of Nj. a. 9. Terrott, widow OF the late
yo-sionary interest (beng one hal1 IN ana a., &c
thst TRACT OF LAND Of which the late CAL
viiIo Terrctt died seized, containing 80 acres
This land lies near Barcrofrs Mil, ana lmme;
distely on tho Gravel road, adjoining Camp sno
others. q, Will
defrsy tbs expenses of sale also in cash the sum
| of ak hundred and sixty dollars and the accu,
INFLATED intere.t thereon from the 10Th day OF
January, 1877 and the residue IN ono ana swi
years, to bear interest from the day Oh SAFE, "hu
| - hn sccrred by q lien on tho property sold.
W ~ 1%N1u1w THOS MOORE. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
LOCAL NEWS.

WEATHER PRoBABuTIEs.--W War Oepdrs'
s,ent, O6tce of the Chief Signal Officer, Hos'a-
isoton, b. c., March 81. lS7S-lO:So a: nl.1
For the Middle States clear or partly onay
weather, cold northerly, veerlng to warmer
sonthesstly winds, falling barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

FIsIIToWN.- The receipts ut FIshtown TO-
day, owing to the untavorab'e state OF the TIDE
and the absence OF favorable woo. were very light
500 shad sold at from $23 to SIS; few her
rings at SIG. and some bunch fish from 80 to
40 cents. The largest load received this sea.
SOD was $500 herrirg- from Capt. Jerry Kohb
ct 'Thc Gums"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
BANK STATEMENTS.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
First National Bank
OF ALEXANDR

OF ALEXANDRIA.
In tho State Of Virginia. at the close Of business,
on Friday, the 10th day of March, 1878.
RESOURCES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

c5 ;S5Gts Of Of I TLisgi~ii9 to soit:
|, CHARLES r. HoOFF, Cashier of tho
First National Bank of Alexandria, Virginia, do
solemnly swear that the above statement is true,
to tho best ofmy knowledge and belief:
CHAS. r. HOOFF Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 2lst
day Of March, 1873.
X. KEMPER, Notary Public.
Corrcct-attcst:
S. +. GREGORY,
s. FERGUSON BEACH, Directors.
EDW' D. s. LEADBEATER, NH Pit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, March 2l.-FIour
is dull aud heavy, and even at the reduction
noted last week sales are hard to effect. Wheat
is lower aud lbs was the highest price paid to.
day sales of 1900 bushels at l2Osl25, as to
quality. Corn steady and firn, though receipts
arc light 500 bushels sold at Sc for white,
81 for mixed, and s. for yellow. No Rye re-.
ported, aud ono small lot of Oats remained
over uusold.
BALTIMORE. March 2l.-Virginia e., old, -;
do deferred Il; Firginia's consolidated IS !;
do I'd series 81. Cotton quiet and dull mid
ding nominalIy 1G!al0a. Flour in good do.
msnd and firm. Whest-Southern dull; West
orn dull and lower; Southern l25-l30; do. am
Der 1872; Ponns red l2ssl3O No. , winter red
Western spot and March 12slal2Sl; April 1894
1894 May 1Sl asked. EoTn-Southern shsde
easier Western dull and weak Southern white
and yellow 52a53 Western mixed spot 525 1851 :;
Mar 53 a534 April IS! l53l May 54a544 Oats
in good demand and firm: Southern 35a98 :;
Western white 3Ga3I; do. mixed 33a35 Penna
35s37. Rye firm. Hay dull and heavy. Coffee
quiet and firm; Rio cs-goes l4sl7. Sugar in
good demand ind firm 9s9!c. Whiskcy dull
and unchanged.
NEW YORK. March 2l.--Stocks opened de-.
Ginning, but have siLc3 become firm, with an
advance. Money T. Gold 1911; l0l bid. Flour
in buyers favor. Wheat DUH aud i; lower
Corn 4s!c lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
NH l5-W4 Y

GALE or A VALUABLE AND PRO
y DUCTIVE FARM IN FAIRFAX CO.
Pursuant to tho decroe OF the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, pronounced at It's NovemooT
term, 1877, in tho suit Of Chichester vs.. Chlchss-
ter, tho undersigned. commissioners named IN
said decree. viii; on MONDAY, tho 10Th d,y
of April, 1873, Court day. ut | clock y. m,
sell TO tho highest bidder by public sale, that
valuable farm called "MANTUA," whers"n
Major John II. Chichester at present rosldo''
the part offered f'. asle embracing bulidn H!;
improvements and cultivated land; cont.lns boz
acres is in part heavily timbered. tho soil bong
Of oScolent quality. By consent this farm may
be subdi7ded to suit purchasers. ltoff,rs Il rsF"
opportunity for SAT" and hr3 "a ,sa
monev in hand the residue in two equal annual
payments to bear interest from the day OF sa"'
and to be secured by tho notos of tho purch t'or'
and retention of tho t!tH until tho las! n.ynihnl
| is made mtlOH, II: ~ r En-
| min ln-w3w Comm RS. at :'n!".
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POET Of IL EEd.H:DR1A, .nARCH 81

ARRIVED.
Str w Thompson, Lco1acltown.to FA Reed
Str Express Baltimore 10 j BREEDERS & Co.
Schr VIM Mcgee, Washington, to Wiz y
Smoot, to load for Philadelphia
SAILED.
Str Mattano, Nomini, by j Rroders J. 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

NOTlCE.-NEW BUILDING AoSOCIA
~ TlON.-Subscrip.io books ofsnsres of the
German Cooperative Building Association No.
8 are now open y. Lewis STEMS aud .Iustus
Schneider [mh II lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
TOR SALE.

E'o" 0AhH'
The desirable throo story pressed BRICK front
DWELLING HOUSE, on Cameron street, be-.
tween Pitt and Royal now occupied by Mr.
James Carr, will be offered at private sale until
SATURDAY, March 3O.h, when, if not pre-
auction.
feb 15-eots SAMUEL IT, LUNT, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE The Marlboro Ga.
zsttcc says that Mr.. +. b. Hardy. young
man living in Spaldings district, Prince
Georges county, Md, attempted to hang HIM
self on Sunday last. By tying rope suspended
from rafter, in his stable, around h's meek
Luckily the rope broke, ADD he escaped with
only cut neck. Uurequted love II SAID 10
have been the cause of the rash act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
By Harrison & o. Neal, Auctioneers.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN AL.
EXANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA-By
virtue of decree Of tho Corporation Court OF
Alexandria city, Virginia. rendered at tho Fob
ruary term, 1878, in the suit of Rishoil u Hoogc
VS.. Thomas l.. Sanborn and others, tho under
signed, commissioners named in said decree.
will sell by public auction, in front Of tho en-
in Alexandris, W., on TU ESDAY, tho 10Th
day of March, 1873, at II o'clock H., in TWO
LOTS the tract Of land in Alexandria county,
Virginia, known as WARWICK"
Lot No. ] is situated on tho south west side OF
the w. q y. K. X , and adjons said road; con-
tsins So acres and nsS thereon q fine Dwell.
LING, with Mansard roof, as also barn and
other out buildings
Lot No. is situated between the roads Of tho
w. q U K. 4 and the Alex. IL Wash. K. T.;
contains 81 acres, and has thereon q two story
FRAME DWELLING. containing 8 rooms.
This property has excellent fencing upon il:
is situated betwoen the cities of Washington and
Alexandria, about milo from tho Potomac
river and Is easily accessible to both cities by
railroad and turnpike, and is very desirable for
persons who DO business in other city, but pre-
fer country residence.
Terms Of Sale-One fourth Of the purchase
money cash tho residue in three equal annual
instslmelts; the purchaser to give his notes for
the deferred payments, to bear interest from tho
day Of sale. Title to be retained until all tho
purchase money ls paid or. II the purchaser
should prefer, the property may be conveyed to
him and he give 8 deed of trust thereon to &C.
cure tho deferred payments Tho buildings on
lot No. to BIO kept insured in Il sum not less
than 81 500, and those on 10! No in Il sum no.
loss than $3.50, as additional security Cor tho
deferred payments; and should tho purchaser
fail to INSURE the Commissioners aro authorized
TO 10 30 at his expenae. All conveygncing to
be at the expense Of tho purchaser
JNO. s. CHAPMAN, ac
:. FERGUSON BEACH, -
WESTEL WILLOUGHBY, 3"
G. K. STUART, &c
JOHN Nj. JOHNSON y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
NH l5-WiS

| By f. a. kerby, AuctioEocr,
~,OM SALE OF A EALU.
~ ABLE DWELLING HOUSE in THE
CITY or ALEXANDHlA-By virtue OF y
Iecroe of tho Corporation Court for tho city o:
Aloxsndris, Va, render Cd on tho llth Day o.
Srusry, 1878, in the suit Of Nary +: Loyd'
,wn right, Sc, VS. John }. Lloyd OF as.
Fe. said court, tho subscriber, rs c"u''
in her . leunder snid decreo, VIII expose
pending i'll = auction, on SAIO fDh q,
mi Missioner Of sa 1878, NJ II m, III iron. "'
for sale bv publ, Royal street, in thu
the 9Th dsy of Anril THREE STORY
tho Market Buldior, on APPURTEN-
citv of Alexsndrla, W.. tho -sst sido OF
RRJCK DWEIIJNG and Duke.
No. d.. situated on tho !. on
Washington street, bo!weon Prince ana
in the said city of Alexandria, in front
Washington street u feet, and extending cast.
wardly in depth IL fset inches to an alloy.
Terms Of Sale: One tonth Of tho purchase
money in cash, and the residue in three equal
at six, twelve and eighteen months
from the day of sale with interest; tho deferred
pay ments to be secured by tho notes of tho pur-
chaser, with approved personal security, and tho
retention OF the title to the property until thoy
are paid. RICHARD LLOYD,
NH 7-eots Comm'rs. OF Salo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

NEW CROP TEAS.-We have received
IN this day a lot Of worry choice Gunpowder,
Jaraa and English Breakfast Teas. All now
crop and fine lavor. at reduced prices. Call and
examine them. GEO. McBURNY & SON,
NH 81 lG6 and 10 King at.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21
THE ALEXANDRIA POSTMASTER.

The Senate Post OilicA Committee to-day
took up the nomination Of VIM. N. Bc1klog,
as Postmaster of Alexandria, and alter some
consideration. and the snbmis.ion Of sundry
charges, 10 order was made notifying Mr.
B.rkIcy to appear before Mr.. SALISBURY of
tho sub committee. on Saturday ucS: to answer
tho said charges.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

TG4 JUST OPENEn.-A fine and
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS are sold at
NH 0 II - r, ". AVERY, 22G King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

VxyATERS-Congrcs Geyser, Bedford, Buf.
w falo Li.hia, Cspon, Hunyadi. Janos Min =
ersl and Friedrichshall Bitter water ali ior
'' NH 10 E.S. LEADBEATER : BRO. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

CILk FRINGES-Anoiher supply of Color
- ed Silk Fringes, in new shades, for spring
wear, just received, which wo arc Offering At
very low prices.
NH 81 JAS. FERGUSON s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

Some salmon have been caught near Stras.
burg, in the Gorih hra1ch Of The Shenandoah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

TIE Coal MINES The Cumberland News
of yesterday says: Yesterday the mlocTs Il
the Borden Company, bccomlog satisfied with
the situation down the creek, decided TO- accept
the DO cents per ton offered them. lhe'r &c
ton leaves but ooc large company, the ConsoIl'
detion, now out. We think 1t not ,mpr"oan'o
that thew will SOON follow, and all hands be
forthwith ready for work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-21

A CHOICE LOT OF BREAKFAST BA-
IL CON received this day very cheap. also
small Pig Hams.
NH u GEO McBURN 7 q SON.