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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-06-06

1t adopts the theory that the press Is the public
somewhat, and viii IN the near future largely be
found la the control Of the press, and that II Is iss-
tined to attain q gran or and more practical power
for good, than 1t has ever reached, and that TO IA.
miliarizo its readers with the pith aud excellence OF
current editorial production is II duty to its pa
irons, and 70 1t gives each week extracts from the
leading literary, Independent, pulltiyal and labor
press Of this country, AZ well Ar giving the views OF
the old-world pre- 3 on the current events nd ques.
lions Of our time.
1t teaches the press as / 9 greatest educational
power OF our generation, and aims to elevate ~ d
praotlcaltze IL aud to bring II down in price to the
feeble ability OF our financially exhausted TeOple.
THE It'd LEVEL OF THOlGHT.
1t Hdopts the Idea thut
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-06-06

1t adopts the theory that no mind Ia properly bal.
anced that does not love II Jwers, poetry and little
childre Il, therefore II devotes II laI &c pace to fami
~ literature pure, el waiting, inspiriting . etiy,
which stimulates to higher and nobler thOusnts.
rnd leads to nm effort to be and TO 10 better, and to
CHEEKY, light, apt sound, fables and sentimental az
taught in story and miscellany.
1t teaches and eleyates through light literature.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-06-06
The Cheapest Paper In the World
ITS CHARACTER AND PURPOSES
RELIGION

KEHTGTUN.
Ii adopts the theory that ~ no man is reliable
who has not some form OF religious taith, 10 no pa.
per can MI its iull mission without inparlin. q pure
religious tone to It's teachings. 1t nd SOcates the
ethics Of the Society OF Friends. II teaches Quak.
erism,
FRATERNITY.
1t adopts the theory hat fraternity-sym pathy-
a disposition TO heid together and to help each other
by counsel aud eoHiless coop ration-is "A natural
aud benebcent tendency of our nature-advOcotes
that form OF rate nit, shown by the masonic phil
Masonry as D symbolic moral science, not ~ a
hotbed Of gin-piRgery a business machine or u u
political power,
II teaches Masonry as nm oevating, mind
STRENGTHENING moral seienoe-without any rrgard
y any imp01 tancc of Signs, grips, tokens, or oaths-
Masuury IA an edI Gator and "a h, nd. maid to religion.
1t deprocates itB abuses aud postitutiou.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-06-06
ADVERTISING

1t adopts the idea that q certain community Of In
terest exists between advertiser and reader-that the
tax upon the rea Ter should he lighteued and
added To the advertiser-aDd thus by CHI apeninR the
paper, TX banding its circulation aud rendering
more sure and profitable the adTertis, rs venture.
itteaches cheap papors A. d profitable adyertit Ing.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1878-06-06

NJ FNVTTsFNT'
Its actual circulation on May 18th was ll ,tO0-ths
largest in America reaching q 81 post otices-its
INC, ease tor the pa { thirty DAYS has be,u 2,OO0a day
Tor the last ten avs az been 1000 u day, and tor
The last hve da, 8 has been ~, ONA day, and on the
Fourth da of July it will reach very post office in
he United States and be full 10000, the largest In
the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19
EDUCATIONAL.
POTOMAC ACADEMY

Formally Alexandria Boarding SCHOOL,
Established by BcDismin H8llowell in 1921.
a BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
BOYS.
A complete English, Mathematical and Glass.
cal Course taught. Also French, German and
Spanish. Tho Tenth session will commence
September 10.
EXTRACTS from Testimonials)
1t gives me great pleasure to recommend the
Potomac Academy under the direction of Prof.
John s. Blsckburn-[ Francis II. Smith, Supt.
Virginia Military Institute
can cordially recommend this Academy to
those who wish to prepare their sons tor the
University of Virginia 10. 8. VeuRble, Pro
lessor of Mathematics Univ. Of Va
Tho excellent preparation shown by former
pupils OF Dir. Blackburn justiles mo in co-disl-
ly recommending the Potomac Academy. at Al
exandris. -[Schele dc Vero, Prof. Modern
Lang. Univ. Of Va.
take great pleasure in recommending to the
confidence Of tho public the high school con
ducted by Mr.. J.. s. Blsckburn.-[Wm. K. Re-
tors Prof. OF Latin Univ. Of Va.
AS two of my boys have been tor several
years in tho Potomac Academy. enables me 10
speak with confidence Of the ability, faithulnesS
and success Of MIR. j. s. Blackburn ga teacher.
10. II. Norton. Rector Of St. Paups church,
Alexandria.
L doom it q fortunate privilege to have had
my brother under your influence and instruc'
ton and express my entire satisfaction with the
method of your instruction II VIM. NJ. Dame,
Rector of Christ church, Alexandria.
For Catalogue, giving full particulars address
j. s. BLACKBURN. Principal.
aug 4-2awtf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

SUNDAY EXCURSIONS. la the course OF his
.c1mou in TIC Second Pre- shytrrian Church
yeatf rlay morning. the pastor, Row. VIM. l'n-
alddie, took oocts on to refer to the Sunday
tycursiuls Of The prt scut day. lilo sud that
fly yrars ago it would have been regarded by
everybody Us aacrii,cic,ls TO have room Ht'':,ln
boats loaded with people going Gu txtufs."na
on the Sabbath, hut now Thousands went On
that day aud regarded it as right "Dl rr".c:.
1t WAS :. BAD lac. that many processing Chtis
tians helped 10 make up these crowds, aud
tho reverend gentleman said it WAS owing, iii Il
great neasule. to the fact that III these latter days
people were !augh not to>beeve the teaching OF
rcvcIa,i 10. and that, as natural coust quanoo,
q great wavn CT inGdclity waa sweeping over
the entire country, and hence what Was looked
upon as improper lew years ago was no"
nraotiocd by people without any comIuorlco
Of o0tSciencn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

VaYANTED--A comfortable, FURNISHED
w HOUSE in q desirable part of tho town.
Terms moderate. Apply at this otfice. aug ~
G>OUND-A GOLD PEN, with the name OF
II VIM. F.. Wickhsm. jr,, inscribed inside.
The owner can get the same by calling al I'M
chi co, proving property and paying for this sd
vortisement. aug ll-os
TRESH BUTTER aud EGGS can always De
found at The old stand, 226 King 81.
augl1 ~ W. aF A"A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19
E'reN Trade.

10 the editor u he ,ijca"nosiN Gu:eN>:
Ii your c5.ioli#: # |3a:l:>j"= goa s.g i hlr.
Woods committee WI G",.i ii irgtr Ct ice
trade. ard CONGRESS adopt the rapcrt CT pass
bill imrosing 8 lex On iEc5mes, 8 great inl
proyement will islco place III the condition OF
the country. Tor !oraign market will then be
obtained for cur productions. do not the tab
les show that orr foreign exports are now very
LARGE Of bread stufe, neei, pork, LARD. cheese,
cattle and petroleum. aaG tho haiaaco (i trade is
yeryIargely in our favor sOnueh SC as to De- sub
isct of comment? Why w. nrc eyer seadlng 10
london and Liverpool cotton goods to oonsld'
cradle extent ard some iron, thing never
dreamed of before, besides clocks, sewing ma
chimes and rcapCri. ! can't sec how our labor
ipr pcoplc arc to he benefited by buTlng f0r
tiQl, mu7e go07S instead Of those mate m o"'
o1on coasaf,y, cmpjQying our olrM pcopfc. IrlceS
of all dissertations OF American goods were never
a. low "a now, and there IS certainly no cXpec-
tation if mado abroad that they can!d be sold
as cbcap % they are roW. l!ow, then, Is GIN
ployment to be afforded to many now idle
bands ny Eugine foreign goods ami takInG
away from our own operatives c!nrloyracut
can t 500 it in that light. POTOMAC.
NOTABLE FAMILY SEATS N lINENRURH.-
A Bclleiont correspondents 81 The Kehmond
Stslo sGYs:
In my ralh,'r ei1cui:ous !ino 81 ravtl | pass
Cd lhrCus!, :::.Ay G-:itta ii sol. Oac will sci
dora SEQ r1citier lend than thn ol,! Atkinson
tracts, owrn.i in farmer T"ara ~ Tho lnliuentla
family Of that name, rrt uI?r ni whom new lives
in the county OF l.Inca,7c. 4 nnnbar Of tho
men Of this family haze EiSnm 10 dist nclon-
among them, DIR. j. A. i. Atkinson. president
of llanpdGn Sidney college, anti Bishop At
kirs)o, ct North C:!:oinH. i'n. lie larger
portion Of .'r ecu ,iry is IA Original "rewth,
one stloIuh rx'rriins ii ar uoncken Inc lur
fifteen m;lta I'iiG, Oak Ga:k Gnii sntilac. to he
seen cyerywhorG. would arHcac nui!iniHn. to Ian
the leather ine ito al:0na us'I t,r the State.
The hills near the hanks q tho McliCnln arc
almost mountainous. ! PASSED IN glgitt tt The
"Whittlc" lla2A, probably tho raA:;a remark
able h0ma 10 s'ou,i's:la ticHlr!a, III Chat !! has
sent out from ia nn!ia% - !aiEa a nnn!hc1 rt
men distinguished il Church ard State. Ii
has had representatives in She il.y", ia tho Tic.
d!c,l and legal Professions. AMI .hn lrn;?stnnt
Episcopal Church ii l:glHiA il E'!caacl by the
oversight Of orr 1strcmGt ~ = t!u' r!icrrsaor
OF tho Apostles in fnnnlh.og :rHr.' tfs" Dania.
liliEf ARRESTED. -o3 EHmI,!iY evening
Constable John j. i:ray Gtr2a=c:l :. nHGt4 man,
who gave hH nGu,n y; l''I.;C!f; lc~:a. having la
his pasa:H,l0n il 10; III h::ncai, snppOsc,l to
hHrh hhrn Htui., 10 ,;:sv t;:h arurSA va.
identified by !'sr; la irt n uNi:inenn, and it
together with tho a'ir' WAS inr"cd aver &c
Detective tl.ivoH ii TIA! city. ( irnmhnr Of
paHn tick Gta inl ta.'S: 49, ;.;riiy. e., yifr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

ASSAULT OMAN OFFICER -Ahoutte ten o clock
On Saturday night while Constable John r.
Cray was walking up King street, near the
German Bank, hu was set upon by several negro
mcn ard considerably beaten. three Of hs lower
teeth being Knocked out. lie called for assist
arce but the negroes ran IF and, although pur.
sued rs lar as Queen and Alfred streets, sue.
decided in making their escape. MIR. Gray 70.
ooenZad two CT the mon AZ 'Sip' Gray and
Wnl jackson, well known nagrn rouehs. They
haYn net yet been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

Eay- LIVER Is KINu.-Thc Liver il tho lu.
pcrlal organ Of tho whole human systenl, AG It
controls tho lifo health and happiness Of man.
Whom it is disturbed in its proper action, all
kinds Of ailments ARC tho natural result Tho
digestion Of food, tho movements Of tho hart
and blood. tho action Of the brain and nervous
system, are All Immediately connected with the
workings of the Liver. 1t has been succesaiHl-
~ proved that Green's August Flower is I'm
equalled in curing all persons afflicted with Dys-
ropais or Liver Complaint, and sl the numnr-
Gus svmptons that result from An unhealthy
condition Of tho Liver and Stomach. Sample
bottles to try 10 cents. Positively sold in ALI
towns on tho We:tarn Continent. Thraa dhss0
will prove that it is JUS: what you want
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

CoIoRED KNIGHTS TEMpLAR.- Tho ursnd
ConmandcIy of Virginia, colored knights
Trmplar, met 10 Richmond. last woeS, With q
full Attendance of representatives. Tho proper
reports from all The subordinate commandments
were made aaL accepted. George I. Preston
| Of this city was 70 elected Grand Commander,
| aud atirr banquet and installation. the Com
nl@udcry adj burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

ing the evidence, Mr.. Brooke was released, but
MI Armstrong was held in $500 bail for further
examination. The occurrence caused great
excitement, and none were admitted within the
Court House during the session of the coroner 3
Jury but witnesses and counsel After the ex.
animation Armstrong forfeited his bail, left tho
town, and has not since been heard Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

ALLEGED EMBEZzLEMENT.- "A river captain
named kell Gibson was arrested yesterday by
Officers llolscman and Arnold on oompl amt OF
Wrl. Gibson, Ct Washington, who charged
that money which lie had elvou the captain to
pay for watcrmeons was being squandered by
! tn, latter. lilo was locked up in the statlnn
house until this morning When the complainant
refused TO prosecute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19
LOCAL MhTTEESe

WEATHER FRoBAB1LrTlEs-Aug. 10. 1878.
For tho Middle Atlantic States partly cloudy
weather, in Virginia rain areas, nerthwestery
winds, stationary temperature falling followed
by stationary or rising barometer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

For upwards Of thirty years Mrs. W,na'oW S
Soothing Syrup has been used for children. 1t
correots ec!dty OF tho stomach, roheVes vino
colo, regulates tho bowels, cures dyeentery aud
diarrh9a, whether arising from teething or
| other causes An old and wolf tried remedy.
.1,sJ cents bottle. 20 22-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

VIII correspondents ovor learn that cGmmu"
nicstions sont to this office unaccompanied By
tho names Of tho writer's arc thrown into the waste
hnsl,tt without even being road?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

DSS BY UNIVERSAL ACCORD AYERS Ca
TnARTIc PILLS arc the best Of all purga:ivos for
family use. They are the product Of long labo.
rious, md successful chemical investigation, and
their extensive uso by Physicians in their prsc
tice. aid by all civilized nations, .proyes them
The best and most olectusl purgative Pill that
medical science can devise. Being purely vege.
tahlo no harm can arise from their use. In III
trnsic value and curative powers no other Pills
can ba compared with them, and overy peraon,
knowing thoir virtues, will employ them, whom
needed. They keep the system in perfect ordsr,
and maintain in healthy action the Whole ma
chnory Of life. Mild, searching and oliectna,
they ARC specially adapted to tho needs Of tho
digestive apparatus, derang ements Of which they
prevent and cure, if timely taken. They are tho
hest md safest physic TO employ for Children
and weakened constitutions, whera mild, but
clluctual, csthsrlic is required. &c. 3. LradhHa-
ter u Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

Eay'A HEALTHY BoDY AND A CLEAR HEAD.
III indigestion, constipation and biliousness
torment the body, tho head cannot DO clear
Tnose disorders react upon the brain meat hurt:
.ully, and produce cloudiness in tho organ OF
thought not experienced by healthy man.
happily these brain expressing msladies may be
entirely dspelled by that peerless Alternative.
IIostctlors Stomach BiLters, which cheers, re-
iroshes and invigorates tho brain and norves,
while it regulates the organs Of digestion. assim-
ilstion and bilious secretion. II oxpe!s the
morbid humors which poison the ay4tcn1
through the bowels and urinary passages, and
cyeILs powerfully invigoratiDg influence aswoll.
lis cathartic action is never irritating, violent OF
painful, but even, natural and progressive Al
An appetizer and sleep promoter the B!tters ia
unrivalled it mitlgates the inilrmities Of age
relieves the aimonts peculiar TO tho gentler sax,
arrests premature decay, and builds up AN OIL
foDblud physique.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

1crbnel's Magazine for September hiss been
recavod from liz pnbiaheTs. Scribrer & Co.,
Now York. as usual with i's preceding mum
bols it has rich and varied table Of contents,
among which arc interesting articles on Hunting
! tho Mule Deer in Colorado; The Engsdino 70
South Africa for Diamonds; Gimpses of West.
orn Farm Life; The Transportation Question:: Tho
Manufacture Of Thread; Continustious of tho
novels Roxy anl Fsc2nhsrg, and many others
nl:a1St sd attractive.
ST Nicholas for September hiss also hson re-
ceivod from the same publishers. 1t will prov o
not only interesting and instructive to the boys
and girls for whom it is specially intended, but
alao to those moro advanced in life
r0t!ers American Monthly for September
has haaa received from its publishers, John 4.
| Potter e. Co, Philadelphia 1t contains some
excellent articles, among which arc: English
Bihlo Translatlons; Pom, Press and roncil
Skotchoa; Tho Inscrutsblo Ways Of Hens; Who
Killed tho Logan Family, and combinations OF
tho aorials Heart vs.. Diamonds, and Herbert
Qrt1n or Justices Courts in the West
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

yesterday. ---rha Weathlr yesterday Was
YARN, ard at TINES oppressive. The cauIro-
cations in moat OF ina ohurohea We're small.
aesiug 10 the absence Of SD many persons at the
springs and 1T Damp meeting. No services
were held in tIa Union Presbyterian, Grace or
Methodist Protestant churches. Rev. MIR.
h.stcl! preached in Christ church morning and
night. Rev. FIR. keplar, at 81. Paul church.
10 tie mofnint; Rev. MIR. Ferguson, of Wash
,Irion in ihn Nj. +. church. both morning and
nieht. and Rev. MIR. Weit. OF Warrenon, in
The baptist church. Rsv. Father O'kane
made hi4 monthly visitation to Falls Clutch
and skid Mas there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

ES3- An lti.EGANr sIruuK UF SrRlNG AMI
s'ummor Boots and Hh"cS tor gontlemon's wear
ut WAnDNY's TO E:H- 81 Alexa., Va. lap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

FIRE ALARM.-Thnrc was q false alarm oil
fro this evening about two O'Clock caused By
tho shouts Of little boys at Brick Row on NORTH
Columbus street. The fire depaitmant wa
called out, but, of course, was not needed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

PERSONALLY Thomas W. Campbell, son
Of John W. Campbell. ESD ot this CITY, il now
the proprietor of the Fioksburg Commercial, a
solid snd influential Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

Eay- If YOU WANT 4 FIRST CLASS Boot OF
Shoe, Of the iincst miAtnrial, bast workmanship
and parf:". H. g.: :, WarnEY's. Mo- no kini
strGnt. ap9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

Wal naFn ii. nvcbrr!na t:nDi Washington TO
Point l.n.i;"nt !-topi,iDg at Nlaianlrln E"inH
and rntnrninpj i;YEEl SATURDAY dnrinG
tho eassnn. f.nnvs KiEG street whnif Mt q ~ D.
M. on sIhturlav, I'M! arrIse,t 'nn. M. Monday
Faro for round trip So.
For fi,rthnr Information n?plY t. j. Rrodcr5
s. Co, AgnntR. hleyNndrla "r '!;nphensOn u
Bro, Agents, Washington, ID. q. ie l2-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

l,odllea Headache Specific contains no 10.
furious substance, cures headache Ia ) to ~
minutes by the watch. Price so cents IN large
bottles. Rheumatism Dan only DO aured by
using Uurang's Rheumatic Remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

TRAMP KILLED We learn that ou Thurs
lay night last ua Mcssts. Brooke and Armstrong,
CT Walreuton, wcro returning from party at
He0' ". Ii. Paync's, they lnet, on The way, two
ramps. whose names could not bo obtained.
III Armstrong, in pas,inR the trampa, playIuliy
stuck One of them on the head with his hand
aud knocked Of his hat. This was very often
5'eely reeontcd by tho tralnps, aud words led to
Flows, lilo result being that cue OF the tramps
"as 50 severoly beaten by Armstrong that h'
a'ea Saturday night. An iGquest was held at
uo Court House. in Warrenton, yesterday,
upon the body OF tho deceased, and after hear
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

Ie9- EyuUIsrE Low QUARTER SHOES
very chnsl Il
my2l YApDEY's, 10 King st.
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EYaaFssssasMa. s.ax'asa'S. svc.


VIII iesva hnr wharf, f1nt Of Prince ST
~ EEI htONDAY, HEDN E;'DAi
AND EkiDAi,
iDuring tlo sjossrn)
ST. iO y Iu returning nj p. III.
n SOON LIGHT E&CU KjlO&
VIII be girou or
EVhRY NON DAY s. Friday EVENlNH
leaving At H. returning e. u ocock
Fare round trip Toe.
Finest bnAl for dGncinS on tho rivnr.
1ns- On and eftor Wednesday. Auguat 2l6t
the steamer Nary Washington will land either
1t Marshal! IHll or M"nH; Vernon Hprings on
her night trio. Tickots as alngn. aug IA
1tH,NT LOOKOUT EA,'iIEHipN;i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

ge5- BOYS SHOES
BOYS' t;HuESi
BOYS SuoEsl
I,arge:t s.iid cheapest stool; in the city.
my4l ~. u. WADnEY, 10 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19
e'a:ssE'esHA az.

ESRDrN%hLG FOR kENtlILDlNH SU,
Il VEil I.OD;ilI At THE
kLENA NUnIA VA, RATIONAL GEN
nm, Il -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

EycURsIoNs.--Io SPITE Of the hard times
| and to while away the Idle hours. wc suppose,
the excursions down tho river are unusually
we'll patronizod this season. Not boat leaves
tho wharf that does no! carry its full compile
ment Of cxcursionists ~ a sail down the
Potomac with pleasant brecz, Tor 10 or 10
cents is certainly attractive, and no wonder 80
many 90.
10 morrow evening the seiect excursion on
;ha steamer JOHN ". Thompson. which was
pusiponcd from last Tuesday. will take place.
The managers have made every arrangement
to ensure pleasant time for their patrons, and
il il horal that largo crowd will attend.
The steamer Louise carried large crowd to
Baltimore this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

TnE TEACHERS INSTITUTE AT MANASSAS
The teachers of tho counties OF Alexandra,
Fairfax. Loudoun. Eauquier, Stafford, Prince
William, Culpepcr and Warren and the city OF
AlrXac,ilia were TO assemble at Manassas at ?
y. III. 10 day Ia commence O joint institute,
;.nler The direction OF Prof NJ. A. Newell
State Suprrintc OF Maryland, assisted by
Principal ". B. McOivray, Of Leigh School,
Richmond. Rev. DR.. Sears general agent OF
the Peabody Fund is expected to deliver al
address to night. Two or three teachers only
ven, up from here this morning. the rest bHiue
l.r,ycutd from attending by tho uncertainty
;.h"nt the ,eopcnibg Of schools which has pre-.
vailed until lew days past. Estimates OF ar
a,rndauue AZ high az 800 have been made by
tn" lGnpo at Manassas. but Wa thick vii
>o.tnely ba realized. Superintendent Ga1ni
wsy detained at homo 10y pressing business 10
Gay, blt will 80 up to morrow morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-19

DELEGATES ELECTED. The following have,
so far, been elected delegates from the counties
named to the Conservative Congressional Con
vention, which meets in this city on the 18Th
instant:
CuIpepcr-Nlsssrs. GibsoD, Cooper, Reau.
II. ". Ross, G. w. b. Nalle, G. S. =. Trip.
lett. J. w. Coons, ]. NJ Duncan. ". Lewis,
X. N. Thomas, j ohm T.. Walker, Frank Duke,
johnson Smith, jacob S. Eggborn, Joseph d.
Brown and j. Is. BollIidgr. The alernates
arc Hugh Patton, Il. S. Stripgtellow, 5. IL.
browning and Frank Baton.
hlalison-The only report - from Locust
Dale district, whero Messrs. Henry hHlu' q.
w. Walker, G. b. Twymdan and i. Z, Gibson
were elected delegates, and Walter Newman
Ii. ID. lyman. Thomas Fry and Champ Wager
as alternatcS.
i:appahanuock tho delegates aro }. L.
Wood, Col. r. Is. hlasSie. \. G. Popham, T.
NJ. Flnks, +. IL. O'BAnnou aud John T.
hliller, aud the aItcrnatrs II. NJ. Dudley, Capt
+. Is. klassir, WIN. Is. E.stllnm, John Bower
satt J. :. Green, James A. Browning, Sllas
Is. johnson, Abraham Jordan and James NJ
Wood.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS l.. G. Helm. Ber jamc
Davis, Thomas f.. Taylor, A. II. Rogers, j.
W. Mcnsuol, j. Il. Throckmorton. j. 4.
:Shucoy, y. H. l!catcn, VIM. Osburn, I. II.
VgndcvAntcr, Frurk McVeich. Is. L. Noland,
j. NJ. Carter II. II. Russell, y. L. NJ. Filler,
j. +. Kyau, j. s. Olcr, J. &. Coleman, john
Leftover, George Il. Head. j. i. Divine, }. W.
Foster. Henry tleaton, Sterling Hurry. WIN.
beverly aud IL e. Cauiluac Altornatn7, j.
t. Franklin, J. Z. Carr, II. A. Haley, ). A.
Carr, Ahncr Cockc,iile, nj. Throck morton, ID.
H. Fandevanter, ). ". Tay Tor, James lieaton,
R,k nb,