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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
AUCTION SALES.

DUBL1C SALE OF A TRACT OF LAND
L IN STAFFORD COUNTY, VIRGINIA:
In pursuance of decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Stafford of the 14th Of March, 1873, IN the
chancery suit o. White, Jarboe s. Co., against
Howelps administratrix and others, the under
by public auction, at Stafford Court House, on
WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of May, 1878, that
being County Court day, at II o'clock M.
TRACT OF LAND e,timstsd to contain 63S
acres lying On Aqua creek, in Stsf5rd county,
being the tract formerly owned by Thomas
Towson, decd, and by his executor conveyed
to the late ohm Howell, and upon which tho
widow of John Howell, deceased, now resides;
Said tract also liea on Austin's run, near Goal
landing, on Aqua creek, is about FIVE miles
from Brooke's station, and four miles from Stat.
ford q. d. The land is very good for grain and
grass, and the buildings are all in good condi-
tion the dwelling house an excellent one.
Terms of Sale: Cash sufficient to pay the ex-
penses Of sale and the debt secured in the deed
of trust in the aforesaid suit mentioned, amount
ing to So, t99. TO- with interest al 10 per cent on
S., 1870 IS, part thereof, from Let March, 1877,
until paid, and with interest at six por cent on
$34l part thereof, from 1st March, 1877. till
paid. and as 10 any surplus upon credit or ono
and two years, with six per cent interest," ana
Mrs. Howell will show the farm 10 any ono
wishing to examine it before day of sale
ST. GEO. r. FITZHUGH, / Special
WILLIAM A. LITTLE, Comm'rs
Stafford county, ap 12-td
IF POSTPONEMENT-T above is post.
poned until WEDNESDAY, the 10Th day of
June 1878, at the same place on account of the
vertised.
S WM GEO. z: t +; E53zHU0H' COMMITS.
Stafford county, my LTD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
AGRICULTURAL.
HERBERT BRYANTS
ADVERTIS EN- EMF.

ADVERTISE EN- EMF.
We offer AGRICULTURAL ENGINES
and complete outfits for threshing and cleaning
all kinds of grain on the most favorable terms
and at the lowest rstcs.
MALTA DOUBLE SHOVEL PLOW (gen-
uine) at ST.
MALTA SINGLE SHOVEL PLOW (gen-
uine) at So IS.
MALTA DOUBLE SHOVEL PLOW
PLATES at ST. per pair.
ROUTTS DOUBLE SHOVEL PL0W
PLATES at 81 so per pair.
EXPANDING CULTIVATORS, five tooth.
reversible points, 81 SO.
IRON AGE CULTIVATORS. fvo tooth.
reversible points SIS 20.
FARM WAGONS! FARM WAGONSi
CHAMPION REAPERS and MOWERS.
~ Special attention is asked to the NEW
CHAMPION MOWER, front cut
WHEEL RAKES and HARVEST TOOLS
generally.
E. FRANK GOES SUPER PHOSPHATE
PERUVIAN GUANO, BONE DUST.
GROUND PLASTER, &c.
HERBERT RYANT,
sp l5-eott NO. 25 KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
II is reported Lta. Bud fountain, North Car.

II is reported Lta! Bid Mountain, North Car
Gina, is gain III great tr.bulsLion, and that in
the past fsw days tho MOUTH hes literally
split in twain, leaving chmsn of300( It. in length
and from eight 10 len lset in width. The depth
cannot possibly bu asccrtSnod Tho rent in the
mounttia seems to BE- a botLomlcss abyss. Poo:
pie in tho vicinity Ct the great mountain are said
10 be in state Of the most intense excitement,
and perpetual watch is kept on "Old Bald"
for ar ho should break out in volcanic erup-
ton, or SO the centre CT an earthquake. So far
SYMPTOMS have not been volcanic in their chsrac-
ter. No smoke OF lava has baen thrown out
from the extend ID rent or crater, and the whole
story is denied
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

LOAF CAKE, WITH FRUIT-Two large cups
Of powdered sugar, one and half cups Of but
ter, stir 10 a cream. five cups of -four, with
three teaspoooiuls OF DooLEY's YEAST PoWD.
Err, ono cup of sweet milk, half pound Of
rais!ns, two ounces OF ctron cut in small pieces,
one grated nutmeg, one wine glass Of wine, one
Of brandy, eight eggs, add the -four with the
milk, sugar aud butter, the beaten yolks Of the
eggs, and then the whites we'll beaten, then
The vine, spice and fruit; mako this Into two
loavcs; bake slowly one hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

CLOSING OUT SALE of the remainder Of stock
Of damaged and wet goods at Isaac Eichbere's,
consisting of Linens. P:ques, Lawns, Bleached
MusIins, UnbIeachel Muslins, Shirt Bosoms,
Towels, Balbrican Hose, Hems!iched Hand
kerchiefs and Table Damssks. A still lower
Ggure has been made 90 some goods, and this
week will be the last chance Of procuring the
remainder of these goods at the already we'll.
known popular prices. One word to the wise,
Don't miss this opportunity" Last chance.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
nv 2l-3. Successor to Saymaker Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

Persuade your suferiog friend to use Du.
rang's Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism and
he will afterwards thank you. Don't forget
that Lodilles Headache Specific cures head
ache 10 to 20 miuutoa Sold By all drug
gists NH l8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

CART DRIVERS. A depua'ion Of! cart driv..
ers aud owners waited on the Commss amer CT
the Revenue, to day, aud made COMPLAINT that
many merchants ard others, who own carts aid
claim to run them for their OWE hauling, arc
hiring them cut for profit, without paying the
regular license. The Commissioner promised
to look into the matter and to hold all such
parties strictly responsible under the law, If re-
ported to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

UYDRAULIoN FlnE COMPANY. The engine
house Of the IlylrAu!ion Scan Fire Engine
Company has been handsomely rrpalaIed By
Mr.. Levi Hurdle, and nov presents most re-
beautiful and ceaD!y appearance. The Inside
Of the house is also to hn rncovaicl and the un'
slightly stecpIe on the ROOT is 10 be removed.
The engine Of the company Was tried at the
Hampshire coal wharf This morning ard worked
10 a satisfactory manner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
LOCAL MATTERS.

v EArHBR PROBABILITIES War Depart
s:e5.t, Off 9 ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Wash
9ngton D. g.. May %. lS7S-lO:30 Z. III:
In tho Middle States rising barometer, cooler
and generally clear weather and northerly
winds, diminishing in force Tonight, and shift
ing to easterly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
LYMAN ABBOTT,

MOTHERS! MOTHERS MOTHERS Don't
fail to procure Mrs. WINsIoW'S SOOTHING
SYRUP fer all diseases Of tccthlpg 10 children.
Tt relieves the child from pain. cures who'd collie
regulates The bowels, and, ty giving relief aud
health to The child, gives rest to the mother.
mar lily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

ZINE VIOLIN CELI4O- A fue Viclincello,
T. original price $45. will be sold for Sl6-s
bargain. Apply to V. BECKEE, 9O1 Il ST >
WASHINGTON ID. G. my ZE-oL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
E8yHaL COsH.nEKCE.

Arrived-Boats NJ D Corse and G sherman,
to American Coal Co; j T James, IL WeSs
and A II Agnew to J Agnew = 20; e ~, Is
Bearn and A Adams, 10 Hsmp 6alt CoAi So'
Depsrted-Boats M D Corse, NJ ODowol'
A r Bosrn. w Q Ernest and T James.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA,, .Mdf

Sun rises .. 4 as Sun sets. Z 9
ARRIVED.
Sir Lady of tho Lake, Norfolk, to + A. Reed.
CLEARED.
Str Lady of The Lake, Norfolk, By r Z Rood'
schr Flying Scud, Baltimore, by a moore.
Schr Eyergreen, WILDER, N. Y, by American
Coal Co.
PASSED DOWN.
Schrs Vicksburg, Amssbofo; Alfred Err 81 4
brook, Providence; Sunlight, Providence;
Tasker, Portsmouth, n. f.. and Hattie DaAor'
Boston.
MEMORANDA.
Schr L Birdsall, Georgetown for No" Aa'
ven, passed through He'll Gate 2lst.
Schr L 2 Pharo sailed from Philadelphia 'or
Washington Dist
Schr Belle Halliday, Georgetown, at Fro'l-
dence Goth.
Schr w X Huston, Georgetown, at Somerset
10Th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
NHAYORS OFFICE,

NHAYORS OFFICE,
M Alexandris, Va, May %, 1878
Notice is hereby given that. in accordance
with the provisions Of section SO. chapter s. code
of Virginia, 1878, ALL BAR ROOMS, ga
Looms and other places for the sale Of intoS /
eating liquors in this city MUST BE CLOSED
I'll sunrise on Friday, the oath Ct May, and all
persons offending against the provisions of this
order will be dealt with according to law. .,o
For 1he better preservation of order on cleo
ton day, special policemen will be put On duty
nv 32-1t X. KEMPER, Mayor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

The House Of Representatives, to-day, re.
fused to say that Mr.. Hayes was not liable to
be removed from the office of President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

IMPORTANT SUIT. The United States Cir
cult Court, 10 Richmond, yesterday, vas en-
gagged 10 hearing argumtot 10 the case OF Green
and others vs. the Potomac, Fredericksburg
and Piedmont Railroad. The suit is brought
to recover the amounts Of certain bonds ISSUED
by the fredericksburg Orange and Charlottcs'
vile Railroad Company under The act Of Feb
ruary 81. 1872. BY this act the COMPANY was
empowered to make loan and mortgage It's
property to secure it. Bat there was q CLAUSE
10 the act by which, if the road was not com
pIeted as far as Orange Courthouse ny the lst
Of May, 1878. the company should forfeit to
the State az trustee for tie sLGcSholdeGs OF inc
Old Frederick 3burg and Gordons7ille Kallroad
Company all it, property, aud franchises. This
forfeiture took place, and the question raised
is whether the bonds issued under The act OF
February 81, 1872, are to be consldcred az 4
lien on the property 10 the hands Of the trustee;
or vhcibcr these hondholiers have III! lost all
their security by the f,rIcituro A large
amount ii involved.-Rich. State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

m95D Our OF TUNE.-When the tones Of q
musical Instrument become harsh and discordant.
we say it is out of tono. The same may be said
of that far moro wonderful and complicated
piece of mechanism, the human structure when
il becomes disordered. Not only actual disease,
bat those far moro common causes, oVerwork,
mental anxiety and fast living, may impair its
vigor and activity. The best remedy for par
tal collapse Of the vital energies, from these as
ters, which is at the same time On agreeable and
mind cheering cordial. snd the best possible in
vigorant IN all cases Of debility 1t is an incom.
parable stomachic and anti bilious medicine,
eradicatos fever and ague, and prevents subse.
quent attacks. 1t remedies with certainty and
thoroughness bowel and kidney complaints,
dyspepsia, nervousness. rheumatic troubles, and
many other bodily ailments II also counter
acts Influences which predisposo to disease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

William Miller, Postmaster at Winchester,
has resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

The Treasurer submitted Liz report. which
was adopted. shov:as the receipts tor the year
to be $ll9.S7, anL Instantaneous Sl2l.N "a
the bulldog luad HE report showed CASH on
hand $22.09; orc Lyne'bnrg bend, 5000 and
one Virginia bond, 800; total, $622 o. be-,
sides $30773 deposited in the Farmers and
Mechanics Savings Back.
Ga motion the rule was suspended and the
Association want into un election for officers TO
serve the ensuing year, Which resulted as 70!
lows: President, IT, Z. Wilmer Vice Pfesl
dents, Job Corsoo, i. Fl; HaW5ios, B. D.
Stalliugs, VIM. Summers, |. 9; o Neal, JAS
R. Cation, VIM. Syucox. j. T. Beckham' and
r. Ii. Slabler, each CHURCH being repr1,scoted1;
General Secretary, Jas. Eat"isIee, Jr'; h@o9fa
ipe Secretary. d. r. Stansbur5; Corresponding
Secretary, r. +. Corbatt Executive Commlt
tee, Fl. W. Beadlc. chairman, A. }. Fleming
VIM. u. Herbert, Fl. Patton and &. f.. Ward
On motion the Association adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

Advice Of &C old Nurse The baby would be
always bright ard cheerful il an occasional dose
OF Dr. Bulls Baby Syrup were administered.
From Christian Union, August %. 1871,
Ever since Dr. Vim. NJ. Giles, Of III 9Th ave. /,
N. Y, ,x:ebdc1 frayk invitation to owoers
of lame horses to brig their equine property
round to bis place Of business Ter free treat
meut, the corncr of Twenty seventh street and
Sixth avenue has come TO resemble horse
fair. The Doctors bold dejiance, which is
thus thrust upon the curious attention OF his
neighbors, is based on his earnest belief his
Lo3ide ammonia Linimeat which is new pre-
ferred to all others by the chief stock ralscra
and sporting men OF this country.
A valuable horse CT the writer's WAS kicked
Cd the hook. Swelling anu laneness cn:u?d,
rendering the animal nearly worthless. We
were advised to try Gi1cs' Liniment. and are
grati6cd to sas it acted like charu. About
TWO inches of bone came away, the sore healed
up, and the lameness and swelling arc fast dis
appearing.
HENRY WARD BEECnER. Ea;,,r,
LYMAN ABBOTT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

5Sy NOTHING SHORT of uomistakabe bene-
fits con ferred upon tens of thousands of sufferers
could originate and maintain the reputation
which AYERS SARsAPARILLA enjoys. 1t is a
compound Of the best vegetable alternatives, with
tho Iodi,ies Of Potassium and Iron, and is the
most eflactusl of all remedies for scrofulous,
mercurial or blood disorders. Uniformly sue
ccsstul and certain in its remedial effects. it pro-
duces rapid and complete cures Of Scrofuls,
Sores, BoIa. Humors, Pimples, Eruptions, Skin
Diseases and ali disorders arising from impurity
OF the blood. By its invigorsting effects it al
ways relieves and often cures Liver Complaints,
Female Weaknesses and Irregularities, snd is a
blood it has no equal It tones up the system,
restores and preserves the health, and impsrts
vigor and energy. For forty years it has been
in extensive use, and is day the most available
medicine for tho suffering sick anywhere. <. s.
Lead bcster s. Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

Tho market continues dull and depressed,
though the receipts Of grain haVo lncfoaaou'
Flour is dull and heavy. Wheat Is weaker
though quotations are unchanged, and sales
were mad . day Of 300 bushels at no. lis ana
10. Corn is depressed. and 53 was the highest
price paid to day sales Of l7C0 bushels at 81 and
IS for mixed No offerings of Rye or Oats re-
ported. Butter is dull and lower Wool IL
coming in frosty, and We revise quotations
New YORK CATTLE MARKET. May - -
Bceves-lhere were no fresh offerings, ana Inc
market was nominsl!y unchanged Iho &C.
msnd for dressed Beef was vory moderate T.; -
s, per ID fo- ordinary TO prime naive Beet
sdes G = for fore quarters, and 9!allc Cor hind
CsIves-Trsde was dull. and the market closed
weak 1t 4aa5Ic por 10 for ordinary TO cno;cs
veals 5hsGlc TO. fair to prime do and 3is3f ! for
butte1mk Calves
Sheep and I.amhs-Ihe demani was quite
limited, and prices were not mater Ally chauStd'
Common to prime Sheep were quoted NJ 4sosc
per 10, common TO good Southern and western
Lambs at 6aS,, and fair to CHOICE 40 Al sa9c per
ID. Dealers report dull trade at 1A9; per 10
fNr dressed mutton, and lO414, for dressed
Lambs.
Hogs-Fair to good cornfsd Hogs were nnrni-
naily quoted at GOaS3 10 per l0J lba.
BALTIMORE, May 22-Virginia g. old, 25;
DO deferred At; Virginas. consolidated, 60;
do d series 50; past due coupons 81. Cotton
quiet; middling 1CsalC5. Flour dull and I'M
changed Wheat-Southecn dull and i3wsP;
do amber 1876; No 9 Western winter red spot
and May 10; June 10; July ll8! Corn
Southern dull and lower; Western active ana
lower, closed firm; Southern white 81 90 vol
low 50; Western mixed spot and May 4S4; juno
$50; July 495; Aug 81 ;stsamer a. oats aui,
s.; Penna 3Sa34. Rye dull; good to primo Cos
g. Hsy dull; Maryland and Penna prime - Ia
SIS. Sugar firm at e&se4 Coffee easier -; klo
cargoes l44a1fa. Whiskey dull al Sl O3!.
NEW York, Nav % Stocks generally 6tul.
Morev PAS. Gold 1909 alOQ3. Flour dull and
declining. Wheat dull and la3c lower. Corn
dull and shade lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

CIRCUIT COURT FOR CoUNrY-Jpdgc Jds
Keith 21reSiNing. b. Il. Price, use ~, w.
Mills 10 debt dismissed agreed.
L. t. hanson ct ais w. Young ct ais. ID
chaucery leave granted to defendants to answer
bill rule for security for costs and c2ntlnucJ.
James Roach's cx ors ". Roach dcyistcs /;
in chanccry report Of com missioner OF SHE
filed decree rule, and can!nucd
Nicholas Fcbrey's cx orS W. Fcbrry heirs !;
in chancery final dccraa and cau:H removed
from the docket.
S. 3 Corbett vs.. Brent and Koeman; IN
junction dismissed by order Of plaintiff:
w. I. Dixon & Bro. vs. Robert Ball Ii
chancary; commissioners report fled.
+. Dane & Co. vs. &. A. Baldwin j. Co.;
on rule; Commissioners katDrcr filed his
report.
Ann Birch w.. Walter Tucker; trespass; case
ID progress Il. l.. Smith aud Mcssrs. Wells
aud Thomas for plaintiff, AID Stuart Claush
ton fer defendant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
EDR0Ys' SHOES !
4

ED>B0Y5' SHOES
BOYS EJToEsl
Bows SHoEsl
Largest and cheapest stock in the city.
my2! N. b. WADDEY, ITO King ct.
aE5- EXQUISITE Low QUARTER SHOES
very cheap at
my2l WADDEYa, ITO King st.
SaF-AN UNDENIAELE TH.-Y gu deserve
to suil,r, and If you lead u miserable, unsstis-
factory life in this beautiful world, it is entirly
your own fault and there is only one excuse for
yOu-yOur unreasonable prejudice and skeptl.
cism, which has killed thousands Personal
knowledge and common sense reasoning will
soon show you that Green's August Flower will
cure you vi Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia,
with all its miserable effects, such as sick head
ache pslpitslion of the heart, sour stomach,
habitual costivonass, dizziness ofthe head, nor
vous prostration, low spirits, Sc. Its sales now
reach every town on tho Western Continent and
not a Druggist but will tell you Of its wonderful
cures. You can buy q Sample Bottle for III cents.
Thrco doses will relieve you.
Eas- IF YOU WANT a FIRST CLASS BoOT OR
Shoe, of the finest material, best workmanship
and perfect It, 60 to WADDEYs $, No. ITO King
street. ap9
1S5~ AN ELEGANT SToCK OF SPRING AND
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlemen's wear
at WADDEY's. 10 King ST., Ale1s., Va. lap 8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

FlGurs. The pleasant wealth CT seems TO
have been breeder OF nu gnacoua feelings,
Judging from tho scEimnascs which have &C.
Cured within the past day or two.
About one o'clock this morning two we'll
known engineers nthe Midland Road engaged
in a fist fight. at the Midland depot, Oh &C.
count Of 40 alleged report, BY ouc Of them, de-
rogatory to the other. Oao Of the parties was
Knocked down and severely bruised.
Dulog the forenoon quarrel arose bHtEeen
two clerks on tha wharf, said to have been
caused by lisparlging remarks. They adjourn.
ed to one Of TIC lumber yards Is, have it out,
where the complaining party received black
eve aud other severe bruises
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22
NOMINATIONS.

The President scot the following nominations
to the Scpatc to day :-Thos. j. Gcodal to be
Receiver of Public Moneys at Bodic, California.
Postmastcr5-John II. Cogs~cll at Ipswich,
Mass; J. Slillery Sigh at Wahalla. S. c.; ADD
Edward G. Parmcec at Georgetown, Col.
Navy--John r. Martin. of Ohio, to be Assia-
tant Paymastcr u. S. N, and Stephen *.
Rad!ord, of the District of Columhis, to be
Assistant Paymastcr u. S. N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

VESSELS WANTEp.-The Washington Re
publican says that there Is great scarcity OF
vessels at the "ort Of Georgctowo. anG coal
shippers complain hat they are unable to MI
their Eastern orders fer want Of transpOr'a
lion. Upon the other hand the oEnHrs and
captains OF vessala cnmrlaln that the rates arc
so low that they cannot afford to carry coal at
The price pow offered by the coal companies
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

OFFICE OF THE ALEX. GAS WORKS,
~ Alexandria, Va, May Il, 1878.
This is TO notify all consumers who may be in
arrears that the flow of gas will be stopped on
Monday, tho 9th instant, from all who have
not paid up by that time: The fiscal year will
be up in q few days, and ! must either collect
Whist s due or pay i! myself 1, therefore, would
be under obligations to those whom may not
be able TO see to call at the cf1ico and settle.
my 2O-td JACOB ROXBURY. Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

CONSERVATIVE COMMITTEE IleaE!ng OF
the conservative committee vas held last night
ct the Sun engine hon.c, together with q por-
ton OF the candidates. where lioal arrangements
were made for the election tomorrow. ihe
candidates we're III perfect harmony WITH the
committee, and resolution offered by one OF
them that each candidate should pay certain
sum, as suggested by the committee, into
general fund, to dcfray tho necessary expenses
of the election, was unanimously adopted. Inc
committee agreed to have the necessary tickets
printed, and appointed persons to distribute
the same in the four wards to morrow. The
committee feel assured that the whole ticket.
as nominated, will be elected, and urge all who
claim to affiliate with the conservative party to
come forward and do their duly. 1t IL to be
hoped that not single name will be scratched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

HD~ AN ELEGANT SToCK OF SPRING AND
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlemen's wear
at WADDEY's. 10 King ST., Ale1s., Va. lap 9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

FRUIT GROWERS EXCURSION. The Poto-
mac Fruit Growers made their first excursion
Tor tho season on the steamer Mary Washing
ton 10 day. Tho weather vas delightful and a
large crowd Of people from WASHINGTON and
this city avaicd themselves of the opportunity
for days Enjoyment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

The MUNICIPAL ELECTION. THE municipal
election will b, held tomorrow. The polls
will be opened at sunrise aud be kept open no
til sunset. at the following places:
First ward, No. 81 Prince street; Second
ward. ct j ohm l.. Smith s, north Fairfsx street;
Third ward, Old Court House; Fourth ward,
Duke street, near Alfred.
rnn n,ndidafss ora ac folloua.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

aaJ- EXQUISITE Low QUARTER SHOES
very cheap at
my u WADDErs, 10 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

Largest and cheapest stock in the city.
my N. b. WADDEY, ITO King e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

my 2l-3: Successor to Slaymaker Cr.)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

NEW YORK, May % Stocks generally htm;
Monoy PAS. Gold 1908 al0Q3. Flour dull and
declining. Wheat dull and la3c lower. Corn
dull and o shade lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

q TIERCES CHOICE HAMS (small) rece'V'
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-22

CUGAR CURED SHOULDE RS AND
- Breakfast Pieces, very fine, rec slyed TO- Day
by [my 2ll o. MlLBURN.