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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13
By Green & Wise

[Resl Estate Agents and Actioneers.l
pY VIRTUE or A DEGREE OF THE
- Circuit Court Of the city of Alexandra,
Virginia. rendered q. the September term 1877
in the suit of T. g. Ring against The Alexandris
and fredericksburg Railway Company and
Others the undersi sned commissioners therein
named, will proceed on SATURDAY, the
FIRST OF JUNE, 1878, at twelve o clock M.
to sell by public auction, in front of the Market
Building, on Royal street, in the said city OF
Alexandria, Va, THE WHOLE OF TIE AL
EXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY, extending from the southern end
of the Long Bridge, in Alexandria county, Va,
TO Qusntico, in Stafford county, in said State,
together with ell and singular it's franchises,
rights, ntero.ts, privileges, property and estate
res personal and mixed, wheresoever situate
and by Whomsoever held The rolling stock of
said railway consists of
-Four az Locomotive Engines.
Five (5) Passenger Cars
Two (2) Combined Passenger and Baggage
Cars.
Two (2) Baggage Cars.
Twenty -one eli Gondoa Cars freight ]
Terms of Sale: Ten per centum OF the pur.
chase money to be paid in cash. and the residue
in three equal annual payments from the day Of
sale; the deferred payments to be evidenced by
the bonds of the purch xsor bearing interest,
with security satisfactory to said commissioners
of sale the title TO saG property to be retained
until the purchase money is fully paid; thspu
chaser not to be let into possession until the sale
shall have been confirmed by said court
NJ q. WELLS,
FRANCIS l.. SMITH, Jr.,
NH 2l-2aWts Comm'rs. Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13
AUCTION SALEA
By Green q Wise,

M kE s@I1 Esta a,S Agents and IA auction
~ REAL ESTATE-Will be Offered
1oy public auction, on SATURDAY,
day OF June. 1873 st IL O'Clock MOOT,
east front of the Postoffice in this city The
| lowing described property to wit:
NO. IA TWO ACRE Lot, bounded
Feyette Payne, Oronoco and Pendleton stree
being the squsrs next west of "Colross," wi;
s sad Iu.a1g wn md thereon
ING, now occupied by Mr. W. EN-. Webb.
:, No. 2-DWELLING HOUSE and LOT
tne southeast corner of Cameron and Henry ST.
oelng nineteen feet ten inches on Cameron g.
shd elgnty-three feet three and one half inch ~
No:3-THE THREE STORY BRICeg
BUILDING on the south side of Prince street,
about twenty eight feet west of Union street.
twenty. three feet front. and in deep forty feet,
No. 4-THE THREE STORY BRICK
SLATED WAREHOUSE, No. 4S .outb Union
street. now occupied by Messrs. Beckham & 10 !;
twenty-five feet two inches front, and ninety. one
feet four inces in depth
No. 5-TaE THREE STORY BRICK
DWELLING and STORE with slate roof at the
northwest corner of Prince and Royal street.
about seventeen feet by eighty, eight feet to six
feet alley. The store low occupied by Mr..
Emmerson.
No 6-TaE TWO STORY BRICK AND
SLATED DWELLING AND LOT next, west
of No 5, about eight feet by sixty, and now
occupied by Mrs. Rudd
No. Tho FRAME DWELLING and LOT
next west of No. 6 fronting on Prince st. about
twenty. four feet and in depth about eighty
eight feet to six feet alley, now occupied by
M. Swain.
Terms of Sale: One fifth of the purchase
money to be paid in cash; the remainder In
equal payments at six, nine and twelve months,
with interest; the deferred payments to be SO.
cured by the bonds of the pure haser, and lien
on the property.
deed and deeds of trust to be paid by the pur-
chasers. FRANCIS MILLER,
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
Executors Of Samuel Miller, decd
Q-notTa1 SdtJa7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13
By F. A. Kerby, Auctloneer.

T>RUsTEEs SALE OF A VALUABLE
l. MARKET GARDEN-By virtue Of q
deed of trust executed by William Fuller to
Charles E. Smart, bearing date on the 1st day
records Of Fsirtux county, Virgins, liber o.
No, 4, folio 60, tho subscriber, (who has been
duly appointed as trustee in the said deed of
trust in the place of the said Charles z. Stuart
who has departed this life,) by the direction OF
the beneficiary in the said deed of trust, will
DAY, the 18th day of May, 1878 in front of the
Market House, on Royal street. in the city of
Alexandria, Vs., at II To-. the property thereby
conveyed, viz: TWO LOTS or GROUND,
with the Blu IL DIN g s and IMPROVE
MENTS thereon, in the said county of Fairfax,
bounded rs follows: Lot No. l. bounded on the
north by Jefferson street, (sxtended) on the east
by Patrick street. (extended) on the south by
Greene street, (extendedl and on the west by
Henry street (extended) Lot No. 2, bounded
on the north by Greene street, (extended) on the
east by Patrick street, (extendod) on the south
by Church street, (extended) and on the wsst
BY Henry street, (extended) being the property
Terms of Sale-Cash
sp 26-eots ALBERT STUART. Trustee.
DUBLIC SALE OLA TRACT LAND
l. IN STAFFORD COUNTY. VIRGINIA.
in pursuance of decree Of the Circuit Court
of Stafford of the 18th of March, 1878 in the
chancery suit of White, Jarboe & Co., against
HowelPs administratrx and others, the under
signed special commissioners. will expose to sale
by public auction, st Stafford Court House. on
WEDNESDAY, the 10Th day of May, 1873,
that being County Court day, ut IL o clock M.
TRACT OF LAND estimated to contain 6SS
acres, lying on Aqua creek, in Stafford county.
being the tract formerly owned by Thomas
Towson, decd, and by his executor conveyed
10 the late John Howell, and upon which tbs
widow OF John Howell decd, now resides.
Said track also lies on Au.tin's run, near Goal
landing, on Aqua creek, is about FIVE miles
from Brooks station, and four miles from Stat
ford G. h. The land is very good for grain and
grass, and the buildings are all in good condi-
ton the dwelling house an excellent one.
Terms of sse-Cash sufficient to pay the eI-
penses of sale and the debt secured in the deed
of trust in the aforesaid suit entioned, amount
ing to 50 699.7O, with interest At 10 per cent on
So 1907 IS, part thereof from 1st March, 1877.
until paid, and with interest ut 6 per cent On
$34l, part thereof from lst March, 1877, till paid.
and Is to any surplus upon credit Of one and
two two years, with six per cent interest. and
deed OF lust to secure the deferred payment
M RS. Howell will show the farm to any one
wishing to examine it before day of SALE
ST. q so. K. FITZHUGH. | Special
WILLIAM A. LITTLE, Comm'rs
Stafford county, sp 12-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

LOAF CAKE, WITH FRU1T.-Two large cups
of powdered sugar, one and half cups of but.
ter, stir to a cream, five cups of -four. with
three teaspooufuls OF DooLEY's YEAST PowD;
Err, one cup of sweet mix, half pouod Of
raisins two ouuc2s of ctrou cut in small pieces,
one grated nutmeg, Que wine glass of vine, one
of brandy, eight eggs, add the -four with the
milk, sugar and butter, the beaten yolks of the
eggs, and then the whites we'll beaten, then
the wine, spice and fruit; make this into two
loayes. bake SLOWLY one hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

RETURNS OF ANOTHER RUsH.-We opened
this (Nlouday) morning, the remainder OF the
stock purchased from firm retiring from Dusl-
ness
aa- 900 yards of Shifting Linen, 4Oc a
yard, worth 81 yard.
Has 1900 yards Of Dress Linen. l9o ayard'
slightly solIcd, worth 30J.
Esy 2 900 yards of yard wide Bleached Mus
lins, 7c yard, worth 20.
pay 1900 yards yard wide BIeached Mus
Inns, 64o a yard, worth lO8o;
ag 2. 100 yards yard wide unbleached do.
heavy, foe, Sc yard, worth ]23c.
HH 60 dom extra heavy aud large size
Towels, all hncn, 25o
Rss> % dozen Ladies Balbrigan Hose, l24c
q pair, worth 25c, -. -,
Aud great many other goods, which will
be sold IS q Special Sale, and under our regu
lar prices. As these goods are all bong BIT for
cash dcwo, We get large inducements and ottor
the same at great advantage to our customers
Special sale this week.
nv l3-lV ISAAC EICHBERG
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and regulations concerning the streets but that
upon any failure to comply with these condi-
tions the Common Council should be at liberty
to take possession of the wharf and docks with;
out repayment; and that the Common Council
shall have power at any time to terminate this
their assigns the original cost of the improve,
ment, not to exceed S757, which is to be in tuli
satisfaction for all claim. 1t is believed that
this contract is still in force.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

The WEATHER. The w,ather yesterday was
cold aod disagrceable with considerable rain.-
The low temperature continued during the
night, aud thin skins Of ice were formed 10 ex
posed places this morning. A heavy white frost
fell 10 the surrounding country. Later 10 the
day the weather BECAME more pleasant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

MoTHERsI MOTHERS MOTHERS !-Don'
fail to procure Mrs. WINsLo"s oooihlSo
SYRUP for all diseases OF teetnlng 10 eo.uteo'
7, relieves the child from PAIN cures vino coo;
regulates the bowels, and. BY giving rehel anu
health to the child, gives rest 70 the motnef'
mar lily
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

The CoCKADE CRY. The excursion barge
Cocksde City made h.r first trip dowo the riv.
or for the season yesterday. She had on board
about two hundred and fifty people, a majority
of whom |auded here. Two AIexaudrians won't
down the river on her. aud, on their return,
about dark, the captain refused to laud them,
whcreupon they detached yawl boat, which
was towing astern, aud nsde their way to the
shore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

The prospect is that nearly, if not quite,
1900 votes will be cast; the largest vote 10
urinary election for May years.
Its the prevailing impression that Mossrs.
Kemper, for mayor, and Brent for Common
vaalth's Attorney. have been nominated, by
considerable majorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

SCARCITY OF VESSELS. The great scarcity
of vessels for the shipment Of Goa, which has
heretofore been alluded to 10 the Gazette, still
exists. and the coal agents are very solicltous
for the arrival of feet. The same trouble is
experienced in Georgetown. where there are
said to be at the present time. about one hun
dred boats 10 the Georgetown lev:l of the canal
laden with coal, unable to discharge their car
goes in consequence of there being no vessels
there to ship the coal to Eastern ports. SIEVE.
raj of the coal compaDie. havs discharged a
humber of their boats aud placed the coal on
their wharves, where there are hundreds OF
tons piled up awaiting shipment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

ACCIDENTS "A we'll known old colored mar
uamed George Adams. who drives mes wag
90 for D G. Watkins 4 Co., Was throwo from
his wagon, near Smoot's tan yard, on Saturday
evening and severely hurt.
Annie Cumpton. half grown girl who begs
arouod the wharves while playing in row
boat this morping was thrown overheard by the
swells of passing steamer and would have
been drowned but for the efforts of Capt Jack
Wright who rescued her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

DRY GOODS AT WORCESTERSHIRE. d. f..
Brashear's sales TO country merchants has
greatly lcreesed this season. He is competing
successfully with Baltimore quotations, aud
makos no charge for boxes, cooperaee or dray
age. Mr.. Bra,h keeps up his stock through
out the entire season. Call and see him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

POLICE ITEMS. The following cases have
been tried sinos Saturday -
Everett Stewart. colored, for throwing stones
in the street, was 6ued aud discharged.
A white man, for being drunk on the streets,
wss dismissed with reprmand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

YESTERDAY. Owing to the cold and disa
greeabe weather Yesterday, the churches we're
but poorly attended. Rev Pcytou Gallagher
preached at st. Paui's Church in the morning,
Rev. A. 4. Bradenbaugh in the Nj. y Church
South 10 the morning aud R,v. j II. Dulapy
at night The other pupi's were filled by ths
regular clergy. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

SUNK The steamer Mary Washington,
which formerly ran between this oily and Bal
timore, struck snag 10 the Rappahannock
river, near fredericksburg, on Saturday, and
sunk shortly after reaohlog the wharf at that
city. Assistance was sent to her from BaltI'
more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

FISH RHpoRT-l There have been received at
Fisb.own siuce Saturday only about 900 shad
and l 500 herring which sold at l2ASl5 for
shad aud 74a$8 for herring.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

PERSONAL -Msjor 8. G. Vedder, U. s. A.,
has been ordered to duty With the Signal Corps
a. Fort Wbipple, in this county, and has re
moved bis family from FAi,fax 9. H., to that
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

nag If YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS BooT OR
Shoe, of the finest material, best workmanship
and perfect fit, 60 to WADDEYs, No. ITO King
street Ap9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

Stories first heard at mothers knee are
never wholly forgotten. Mothers should never
forget tina. the suferugl of their little ones can
easily be overcome by the use of Dr.. Bulls
Baby Syrup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

Persuade your suffering friend to use Du
r,ps's Rheumatic Remedy tor Rheumatism am
he will afterwards thank you. Don't forge
that Lodille's Headache Specific cures head
ache 10 5 to 20 minusea Sold by all drug
Sists LII 10 -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

s~ AN ELEGANT SToCK OF SPRING AND
Summer Boots and Shoes tor gentlemen's wear
at WADDEY's ITO King st., Alexa., Va. lap 9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

t@-A TRANQUIL NERVOUS SYSTEM can ne
or be possessed by those whose digestive and ASST
initiative organs are in stale OF chrome dlsorder
Weak stomschs make weak nerves. 10 restore
vigor and quietude to the latter, the flfst must
lie invigol ated and regulated. The ordinary
sedstives may trsnquilize the nerves for while,
but they can never, like Hostetter's stomach
Btters, removed the causes of nervous debility.
That superb invigorant and corrective OF dis
ordered conditions of the al mentary organs has
also the effect of importing tone to the nerves
The delicate tissues of which they are constituted
when weakened in consequence of impoverish-
ment of the blood, resulting from imperfect d.
gestion and assimilation draw strength from the
fund of vitality developed In the system by the
Bitters. which imparts the required impetus to
the nutrltlVs functions OF inc stomach e1'
riches the circulation, and gives tone and regul-
arity to the secre.ive and evacustlve organs.
I8-IN THE WHOLE HISTORY OF MEDICINE
NJ preparation has ever performed SUCH mar
velous cures, or maintained 80 wide d reputa-
ton, as AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL which is
recognized IS tie WorlI's remedy for all diseases
of the throat and lungs. Its long continued
series of wonderful cures in all climates. has
made it universally known as q safe and reliable
agent to employ. Against ordinary COLDS,
which are the forerunners of more serious dis
orders, it acts speedily and surely always re.
protection it Affords by its timely use in the
throat and lung disorder. of children, makes it
an Invaluable remedy to be Kept always on
hand in every home. No person can afford to
be without it, and those who have once used it
never will. From their knowledge of its COM
position and effects. physicians use the Cherry
Pectorsl extensively in their practice. and cler.
gymen recon- mend it 1t is absolutely certain
in its remedial effects, ard will always cure
where cures are possible For sale by all deal.
ers. E s. Leadbester & Bro. Agents.
q
D~ A GENTLE HINT-In our style of OIL
mate with its sudden changes of tempersture-
rain, wind and sunshine often intermingled in a
single dsy-it is no wonder .hst our children,
friends and relatives are so frequently taken
from us by neglected colds, half the e.ths re-
| suting directly from this cause. A bottle of
Bosehee's, German Syrup kept about your home
for immediate use will prevent serious sickness,
large doctors bill, and perhaps death, by the
use Of three or four doses For curing Con-
| sumption, Remorrhsges, Pneumonia. Severe
Coughs, Group or any disease of the Throat or
Lungs, its success is simply wonderful, rs your
sold in every town and village on this continent.
Sample bottles for trial 1Oc; regular size 7oc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY, &c
IL Monday May l3. 1878.
We Offer to-day full lines Of worry choice and
desirable goods received per express from New
York, and at popular prices, viz: Fancy Silks,
Buntings in ali shades Shetland shswls Back
Cashmere do. Black Grape Wells, Ladies' Gauze
Vests, Mems do, Childrens do. Ladies' Silk
Ties, very pretty; Ladies' l. G. Handkerchiefs
new sty le; Mems Hsudkerchiefs full line; Hose
and half Hose, all styles Hamburg Edgings
and 1nsertings, Oorsets, Skirts, Kid Gloves,
Black and Coored Lise Thread Gloves, Lace
Tops, SC. We keep constantly in stock all tn .
above named goods and defy competition in
D. F. BRASHEAR,
q. B. Hoomes. No. 100 King street,
mv1 Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13
AGRICULTURAL.
HERBERT BRYANTS
ADV EM HINT.

We offer AGRICULTURAL ENGINES
and complete outfits for threshing and cleaning
all kinds of grain on the most favorable terms
and at the lowest rates.
MALTA DOUBLE SHOVEL PLOW (gen-
ui1 81 at 81
MALTA SINGLE SHOVEL PLOW (gen-
une) at 50 IS.
MALTA DOUBLE SHOVEL PLOW
PLATES at ST. per pair.
ROUTTS DOUBLE SHOVEL PLOW
PLATES at ST. so per pair.
EXPANDING CULTIVATORS five tooth
reversible points. 81 so.
IRON AGE CULTIVATORS, five tooth.
reversible points, SIS 20.
FARM WAGONSl FARM WAGONSl
CHAMPION REAPERS and MOWERS.
~ Special attention is asked to the NEW
CHAMPION MOWER, front cut.
WHEEL RAKES and HARVEST TOOLS
generally.
FRANK GOES SUPER PHOSPHATE.
PERUVIAN GUANO, BONE DUST
GROUND PLASTER. DC.
HERBERT BRYANT,
sp 15-eott NO. rs KING STREET.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

SPECIAL NoTIcE to the Alexandra ladies
who buy our very cheap dry goods. Garter s.
I'll maikst space y Five hundred l5OOl pieces
of beautiful spring dress goods Buutings 10
ali oolors !; pure silk and wool Grenadines ;
he,ntifuI dress goods 10 light shades, wool, not
cotton, l5o real satin 6oish Black Silks (GuI
net make. considered the best wearing sllk
made only 1925. We are selling about 100
Yards of this silk every day to the Washing on
and Alexandra ladies'. Our very heavy Gro.
Grain Black Silk, only $lOO This SIX IS
nearly as good as our celebrated sl;25 6lack
silk, and it is special bargain. Black Cash.
meres, ali pure wool. very 6ne quality, and Wlde
double width, 500. Colored silks, large assert.
mept, of every color and overy shade,
an 29-wtf CARRIERS, I'll Market Space.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

mg-A CAnp-The judges of the Third ward
b.yiDg attempted this morning to deprieve me e
Of the suffrage desire to tS saPfsss
onr nnittee of this city for the interest they
msnilesseo - G. F. MARKELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

PLATED WARE SALE-The sale of Meriden
silver plated ware will BE- continued to morrow
atlOa 70. and D.. m. This is the last op-
por.uuity you may have of procuriog suoh goods
at the Very low prices they are being Knocked
down at Any one requiring or likely to require
such goods IS Harrsoo & U Neal are selling at
Stewards old stand should not let this chanoo
Dass
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

@> A CARDIFF being currently reported
that am to be Deputy Serg can't in case Of the
election of Mr.. q. M Monroe as Sergeant.
desire to inform my Friends" and all others,
that would not accept any such position. "The
game is not worth the CANDLE
my 1l-1Us GEO W. ROCK.
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FOH SALE OR RENT.

IHOR RENT-The STORE and d WELLING
l. No. % north Royal street. Apply to
ap 26-2w FISHER, ROSS s. CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

l. NO. III north Royal street. Apply to
ap 26-2w FISHER. ROSS & co.
TOR RENT-The TWO.STOkY FRAME
IL DWELLING, No 43, west side of st.
Asaph street, between Prince and Duke, now
occupied by Col. w. O. Roome Possession
given first of May. Apply to
ap 23-tf W. ARTHU R TAYLOR.
DOR RENT-A BRICK HOUSE pleasantly
IL located, furnished or unfurnished, will be
rented to q good tenant on reasonable terms.
Possession given on the Srst day Of May Ap.
ply to JNO. 7. HILL.
a9 25-tf Collector Taxes North. Dist
ITO LET-THREE ROOMS, furnished or
l. unfinished with or without board. Apply
at this Office. ap lift
DOR kENT-A SMALL COMFORTABLE
IL DWELLING, No. 2O8 Prince street. For
terms apply to CHAS. r. HOOFF, Esq, Cash
Ter First Nationsl Bank. Keys at the telegraph
Office of the Virginia Midland r. K. ap2-tf
EHOR RENT-The TWO STORY BRICK
l. DWELLING HOUSE No rs Cameron
street. now occupied by e. e. White. Posses
sion given Feb. 1st, 1878. Apply to
jan 9-tf c. G. SMOOT & SON.
LTOR RENT-The STOKE ROOM on the
l. northeast corner of King and Union street
the best location in the city for grocery and
liquor store. Apply at this Office. ap l8-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

M- meeting of the Alex .ndria Game Pro.
tectlye Association will be- held on Monday
evening next, at ocIock A full attendance is
desired my l0-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

rur PRIMARY ELEcrIoN.-The primary
.,.onon to day has beel progressing very quiet
T ~ but at the same time. great interes' has
~ SseO manifested, and quite a large vote poed
Various questions Of dispute have arlson, but
VI have have been settled without trouble, e1capt
.; 81 the the Third Ward, where Mr.. Charles F.
Markell, who has anuou acsd himself as an in
Gtsnsdent candidate for Commonwealth's At
.ornev, presented his ballot, which WAS refus'
. " bv the Judges. Mr. Markell appealed to
i. sbe { Conservative Committee. who held q meet
i at noon, and sustained bis claim to vote
Same words of personal character occurred
bstween Mr.. Markell and one of the ju iges,
but no blows were struck. Ooe the peasant
noidents of the day was the appearances OF the
,hrse candidates for the m.yoralty who rode
tosether, in tho same barouche, to the various
mo;s and we're heartily received. Of the result
II course, 10 opinioa ESQ bs given, but the
vote polled up to four O'clock this evoniog,
,as "a follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-13

RUNAWAY MATCH-R. D. B,ckley, we'll
known color ID man, was arrested On Saturday,
on warrant issued by Justice Padgett, chaIg
iug BIN with abductiug and barborug Aarelia,
daughter of Rudolph Thompson, colored. 1t
seems that the girl wished to marry j. G. Hart,
oolored, # Washington. and was opposed by her
parents. She, thereupon, succeeded 10 giving
them tie slip and went to Washington where
she and her lover were united 10 mstrimony.
The father pursued. but arrived on the
ground too late to prevent the marriage. he
claims that Bcck!ey was Instrumental 10 run.
riog off with his daughter, and hence the
arrest. The case was postponed until Friday
neXt
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LOCAL MATTERS.

u,.rpER PROBABILITIES War Depart
~, Ofice ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Wash
s :o.o,, D. G.. May IA lS7S-l0:3O a. NJ
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