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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-03-06

r BRODERS & CO.,
Wholesale Dealers and Jobbers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, FLOUR,
SALT AND FISH.
A full line of celebrated pure old Whiskeys,
Brandes Gin, Rum, &C., Massey & Co.'s Phila-
delphis and Clagetts Baltimore A]es, and Berg
ner & Engels Lager Beer, in casks or bottles,
Agents Tor James s. Welch Best Family
Flour, James s. Kirk & Co.'S. Standard Soaps,
Dupont s Co.'S Sporting and Blasting Gun
powder, and Baltimore and Potomac River
Steamers.
Orders promptly attended to, and consgn.
ments solicited. No. IL King street,
oct G-tf Alexandria, Va.
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STEAMERS,
q ECIAL NOTICE

y
On and after TUESDAY, February &c, the
steamers of the Potomac Ferry Company will
leave rs follows:
Leave Alexandria 80, 8 90 10 10 and II. so a.
~. and 10, 10. 4, 20 and G.SJ p. IN.
Leave Washington $40, 8 80 and 1880 q. NJ,
and IL Is, 2, 800, DO, and 5. 55 p. m.
GEO. K. PHILLIPS, Msnsger
s. GEDNEY, Gen'l Supt. feb26 If
EsUMPTION OF ROUTE.
On and after THURSDAY, February l4th,
1878. the steamer NJ Alta NO, Captain
VIM. II. Byles, will be run IS follows: Leave
Alexandris EVERY MONDAY and tn URS-
DAY, from King street wharf, at 80 o'clock
s. M, for Landings on the Potomac as far down
rs Nomini. Leave Nomini EVERY TUES
DAY and FRIDAY MORNING, st O'clock
for Washington, arriving early the same even
ing Freight received daily.
fob II j, BRODERS s. CO., Agents
SPECIAL NOTICE
On ard after THURSDAY, Nov'r. lst, 1877,
the boats ct the Potomac Ferry Co. will run as
follows:
LEAVE ALEXANDRIA at 7 80, so, 10 10
and II 30 g. H., and Is, 2 DO, T. 70 and 80 p. m
LEAVE WASHINGTON at 10, 90 and
10 so a. rn, and II Is, 9 20, 40, and 55 D. u.
SUNDAY-First trip from Alexandria at
s 80 q. TO-. and Washington at 90 q. hi.
GEORGE +. PHILLIPS, Manager.
S. GEDNEY, Sup't oct %
INLAND & sEABOARD UOAsTING co.
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NOTICE-Having purchased the stock and
~ good will Of the DRUG STO kE formerly
occupied by Mr.. O. B. Grigg at the northwest
corner of King and Royal streets, we have tho
roughly reatted and renovated the same, and
supplied it with FIRST GLASS STOCK Of
everything pertaining to tho DRUG BUSI-
NESS, and propose to carry it on as branch Of
our establishment al No. 145 King street. The
branch store will be under the charge Of Mr.. c.
j. w. SUMMERS, whom We have associated
with us in business, and who will be prepared to
compound Physicians Prescriptions, or dis
pense medicines at any hour Of the day or night
Night bell at the King street GJor
oct 9-tf JANNEY & co.
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WAKEFIELD & HALL,
DIR UG G. I S II S


PRESCRIPTIONS sPeielsSItYi. .. sngsh' Ffeneh
Farins Cologne; Magnolia, Hedyosmia, Gera-
mum and Florida Water; Genuine Lubn's Ex-
tracts Sponges, hair Brushes and Combs best
English Tooth Brushes; full assortment Of
Patent Medicines; Coxes Gelatine; Corn
Starch Sea Moss Fsrino; Spices of ali kinds,
and select stock of all articles sold by drug
gists at prices as low as the same quality can be
obtained elsewhere. doc
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RAILROADS,

" e., VIRG. MIDLAND q q. 8. H..
W. JOHN s. BARBOUR, Receiver
On and after Sunday, March 5, 1873, Pas
senQer Trains will run IS follows:
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GROCERIES AND LIQUORS
ROCERlES, FISH, BACON, SC.

ROCERlES, FISH, BACON, sc.
We have on hand good supply of al kinds
Of FISH, which We will offer for cost or less
during the next ten days. consisting of Nos. !, z
and 3 MackeTel, Kit Mackerel, Net Potomac
Herring, Mess Snad and No. Potomac Herring:
We have also on hand about 10000 pounds of
CHOICE FAMILY BACON, of my own cur.
iog which we are going 10 sell st very reduced
rates, together with good supply Of FAMILY
GROCERIES. All persons wanting choice
Bacon will do vel to give US q call, and exam
inc our stock. s. J. REED,
No a south Fairfax street,
mil Aexsndris. Virginia
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rvnrass E,n,os, Mail daily
South Bound. I nI?Hs Hn1 spI except
-'''' A"'''' Sunday.
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INLAND & SEABOAKD UOASTING co
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Nail daily
North Bound. Express. Express. excep.
Sunday.
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TALIFORNIA BONELESS HAMS, Mary.
~ land Sugar cured Hams Shoulders and
Breukf fast Pieces, choice, just received by
feb % j: G.. s. Z. MILBURN.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-07

COOKING STOVES,
for either wood or coal, together with
general assortment of Heating Stoves,
ParlOr Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Crates,
&C., sc.
HOUSE FURNISHING HARDWARE.
Brass, Copper and Enameled Preserving
Kettles, Iron Wash Kettles, Granite Iron
Ware, Coffee Mills, Spoons, Egg Beaters,
Flour Sieves, the Fayorite Combined Flu
ter dSad Irons; Coal Holds and ShovelS,
Sausage Suffer-. &C., &C.
ALSO KEEP on HAND
Metallic Clothes Lines, Stoye Polish,
Sealing Wax, Hoof Iron, Nails, Rivets,
Bar Lead, Sheet Zinc, &C., &c. Repairs
also furnished for all patterns of Stoves.
Particular attention will be given to
.5 TIN ROOFING AND SPOUTING,
which will be done in the best and most
durable manner, in town or country, at
the shortest notice. REPAIRING will
also be done at short notice and in the
best manper. CUCUMBER PUMPS, the
best in use, will be put in, at low rates.
He will also give attention TO putting up
LIGHTNING RODS, SAP
and repairing the same, when called upon.
From nv long experience in the busi-
ness as Practical Timer, and determin-
ed to work none but the best material,
and close attention to business, and a
strict desire to please, hope to receive
liberal share OF patronage.
My prices will be lower than any other
establishment in the county. Give me
call and you will certainly be pleased.
n. B.-Copper, Brass and Lead viii be
taken in exchange for work and all kinds
of Ware.
H.C. MARTEN.
July l3, 1873. II +.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-07
July l3, 1873.

pERSONS knowing themselves, ihdebt-
!; ed to me Will please come forward and
settle their accounts at once, as further
indulgence cannot be granted, -.
A.C. bRAWBAUGH.
Duffields, Nov. 90 '',> II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-07
Suits from Four Dollars Up !

Tie undersigned having just returned
from the Eastern market with full sup
ply of READY-MADE CLOTHING and
CENTS FURNISHING GOODS, are
now prepared to sell goods Cheap. If
you wish Bargains give them call.
We have the Cheapest and Best
Stock ever brought to Shepherdstown.
Just call and see them.
We have also made arrangements with
a Fashionable Clothing Establishment in
Baltimore City, to make up and furnish
suits to order, at prompt notice. Persons
wishing fine suits will therefore leave
their order and measure with us, and
prompt attention will be given. Salts
faction given or no money required.
We have also fine selection Of Cloths,
Cassimeres, and Vestings, which we will
make up to order. Fits and Goods guar
anteed to give Subtraction.
CUTTING done to order.
VIM. RIGuTSTINE & son.
Nov II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-07
NOTICE
TO THE
T 4 Il Nh Z II S

JINFORM the farmers of jefferson,
| Clarke and Berkeley Counties that
have had my old CLOVER HULlER re-
built. This machine has threSheu 40
bushels of seed in one day with horse
power, and 5S bushels with steam power.
guarantee this machine to be better
than il was before, as there has been some
improvement on it. | am now having
new Huller built purposely for steam,
which machine will be larger aud strong
er, as it is built expressly for steam pow
er. This is the BOSS Huller, and Will De
running i'm few days. l will hull seed
as cheap as anybody else
GEO. W. WOLF.
Oct. u, 1873. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-07
AHaH.alvy are :
HORA c. E B E A l. l.
DEALER IN
Hardware, Agricultural Implements,
SENDS EERTII lIERS &c
SEEDS, FERTILIZERS, &c.

IRON, Steel, Nails, Horse Shoes, Black
/ smith Outfits, Steel and Iron Plow ShO-
wells and Plates.
Builders and Saddlers' Hardware and
Carpenters Tools speciality.
House Furnishing Hardware, Wooden
Ware, and every thing TO be found in Il
lirst-class Hardware Store.
Also agent for the following standard
Machines and Plows: Champion ReaperS
and Mowers; Aultman and Taylor Co.'S
Threshers; Nichols, Shepard u Cos Vi
orators and Steam Engines; Tiger Horse
Raies; Ullum, Heckondon and Bradley
PlowS; Remington Iron Beam Double and
Single Shovel Plows.
am selling goods very low for Cash,
and would respectfully solicit the patron
age of the people of Jefferson, promising
satisfaction III every particular.
... HORACE BEALL,
tJas. Law Hootl's Old Stand,
Charlcstown, w. Va.
May %, 1873. ly
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-07
VALUABLE" FARM
s3. 90 re'1.s9a AT q ga,iz ls
PRIVATE SALE
THE undersigned offers at Private Sale
L valuable Jefferson County Farm. IL
contains aoout - gr ssf5;lnmG1
III Acres Of MOL Limestone

in, excellent condition, about 10 Acres Of
which Is in good TIMBER. The farm
.adjoins the farms Of Robert ". Dnke and
William EpgIe, and Is near the Old Fur
mace road leading from Shephefdgtown
20 Hsrper's Ferry and about3 miles from
Unionyiile. -, G-,..,-......
This farm has upon 1t a good Dwelling
House, a good Barn, ouf-buildings, aud
under good fencing.
: The farm viii be sold at very low ig-
ure, upon easy terms, and persons wish
ingto purchase should give it attsntIon,
aud are inyifed 70 call on the undersigned
and examine the premises and terms
~ ,f3sais at'7et JOHN c.. NOLER.
March Q, 1878. 4
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-07
NOTICE.
HEAVY CONTRACT TO LET.

I HAVE received direct from Benjamin
i Russell the best made Shoes in the mar
ket. Ladies Pure Morocco, button ard
lace Fox Caters, button and lace Misses
Fox. button and lace; Laced Goat Moroc-
co, and all kinds Of Shoes FOR children
at Headquarters Of the s. V. r. r., Moul-
Gers Corner. tii9i1 5iii DO T3i-a .
atoR slLae5 b7I. W. CHAPLINE. :
Nov. is, 1878. II
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1878-12-07

Anybody can catch a cold now. The
trouble is to let it go again. i''sm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18
New England 0uakers.

NEWPORT, Il. l., Juoo lS.-The QuakerG
had very interesting meetings yesterday. -
John p. Pennington, Of Indiana, suggested a
visit to the women's meeting, and the men held
religious service in the afternoon 10 the women 8
apartment before the business session. The
religious condition Of the society," as drawn forth
by the ten queries in the Book Of Discipline
and Epistles'' from the various quarterly meet
ings was fully considered. Remarks upon the i'm.
portance Of true introveIson of soul both be-
lore and after the meetings and of the need of a
regular and prompt attendance atall the meetings
and of o closer communion with God Wero made.
The morning meeting was preceded by social
religious gathering, in which both sexes prayed
and sang as the spirit moved them, in most
fervid manner.
Two letters we're received from the Western
Indiana Yearly Meeting, one Of which was &C.
copied, while the other provoked no little con-
troversy. A number of the Indiana Friends
who had withdrawn from the Yearly Meeting
sent q letter in the usual form. Their esplstle
had been received by the New York Meeting.
but the committee to whom it had been referred
reported adversely upon it, and similar course
was finally pursued here. The clerk was direct.
ed to return it and 6 i've reason why it WAS not
accepted.
1t WAS voted that to day tho mon and WON en-
meet in joint convention to act upon important
reports from various committees.
Hundreds we're unable TO gain admission to
the public meeting last night, when the subject
of Bible schools was discussed by eminent
speakers among the mum Der being Mary White,
from Edinburgh, Scotland, forcible speaker,
who has created no little enthusiasm in the
meetinps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18
The Presidential FrantI.

The Potter committee yesterday continued
the examination Of II. Conquest Clarke, late
private secretary to Governor Kellogg who was
recalled and Cross examined by MIR. McMahon
relative to the details connected With the second
set of Louisiana electoral certificates, aud be
testified that the two lists Of the returns lay on
the table 10 the committee room aud were not
removed when The Office was closed at pight;
according to his prcscAt memory the papers
we're not taken from the table until witness
gathered them up ior the purpose OF forward
ipg them to the Secretary Of State after the
signatures were complete; he Informed all the
electors be saw that the lists we're on the table
before mentioned awaiting their signatures; the
only parties signing ia the presence OF witness
tha; he remembers distinctly were Governor kel-
lugg and Nj. Brewster; be thought there were
one or two othcrs who signed 10 his presence,
but could not be positive ~ to thai; did not
know where Levissee or Joffrion were at the
time of the signiug of the second set OF oerlih.
Gates, aud could not say positively whether or
not they signed personally, but was OF the
opinion that the signature appearing on the
certificate is that of MIR. Joffrlon, being quite
familiar with that gentleman signature; snce
returns we're forwarded to Washington witness
had read in the newspapers a statement to the
effect that when tho signatures were placed
upon the second set of returns Measrs Lewis.
see and Joffrion were not iu the city of New
Orleans.
@. Wasat il q we'll known Tact among the
politicians ia Louisiana that Judge Levissce
was not in town at the time the papers in ques
tion we're signed? 4. 1t was certainly not known
to me.
MIR. Mcmahon then questioned the witness
as to who signed the names of Jcifrlon and
Levlssec, and he replied that he knew abso'
Iutely nothing about it.
Chairman Potter then put several questions
TO the witness, of no public interest, after
which, at 1870 o. m, at the suggestion of MIR.
Cox, it was decided that the committee adjourn
until Wednesday morning. at 100 clock, 50 that
the members might be present 10 tho House
during the closing hours OF the present session.
Chairman Potter on Saturday sent the fol
lowing note to Senator kellogg:
"Sir--You are requested to attend before
tho committee of the House Of Representatives
| for the Investigation of the electoral frauds,
| ETC., at such hour as may suit your conVe.
nierce for the purpose of giving testimony
| with respect Of matters 10 hearing before said
committee.
TO which note Senator Kellogg replied as
| follows:
"Sic-I have Just received your note request
ing me to attend bsforo your committee at
such hour as may suit my convenience, for the
purpose of giving testimony, and 10 reply
would say that | would endcavor to attend i'm
mediatcly, but there are matters pending 10
the Senate to day, regarding which [ feel
much interest. On Monday. after the morning
hour, will eudeavor to make such arrange
men's as will enable me to comply with your
request"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18
The Rio GranIe.

A dispatch from Eagle Pass says: Tho Mex
lean Government having discovered that Gen.
Mackenzie is on their soil with American
troops, has ordered Col. Nuncio, falsely re.
ported dcad) to take one hundred soldiers and
90 after Mckenzie. Nuucio's troops being
poorly mounted, it is not expected be will over.
take Mackenzie. Gen. Navarro is expected
to arrive at Piedras Negras 10 few days to
assume command of that department., vice Gen.
Falcon, deceased. There is q general i'm
preston prevailing that the revolution is a
failure.
A San Antonio special says late dispatches
are to the effect that extraordinary excitement
prevails at Piedras Neqras on account of the
presence of Gen. Mackenzie on Mexican SOIL.
MeXicans are volunteering and organizing to
fight him.
The funeral of the Mexican General Falcon
took place yesterday afternoon. Gen. Ord and
staff, 10 full uniform, and the city and county
officials attended. The United States troops
fred the usual salutes. The heat was so in-
tense that captain of artillery aud seven SOL
diers succum5cd.
A Fort Clark special says party just from
the Rio Grande reports that Gen. Canales, with
about 800 regulars, has impressed all the men
and horses he could find 10 Picdras Negras, and
started about one clock Sunday night up the
river to intercept Col. Shaftcr, who crossed
the river with his command right beforehand.
Ii is reported that courier from General
Mackenzie states that Mackenzie is obliged
to return to this side, owing to the scarcity Of
water. A courier was also sent out this morn
ing to recall Col. Shafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18

unsettled! ard there were heavy arG frequent
raiofalls 10 various localities during Saturday
and Sunday.
A bill for the supprt ssioa Of bull fights has
been rejected hy the Spanish Cortcs without a
division.
A report received from Vienna Of media
ted attempt Oh the life Of the Crown Prince
Frederick William caused some sensation in
Berlin Yesterday. One hundred and thirty
socialists were arrested last night al the Tiv0ll
biergarten, near Berlin.
The Catfres have broken up and Abandoned
the Piric bush. One Caffre chiel has been
captured. The trouble 10 the Transvaa terri;
tory has bcca so far settled that portion oil
the troops will be sent to Natal as preoautlon
against trouble with the Zulus.
Two hundred and twenty-five MOrmons sail
cd from Liverpool 90 Saturday, bound Tor Salt
Lake City.
LONDON. Juno 1S.-Tho weather 10 day is
unsettled aud cold.
BERLIN, juno lS.---An official bulletin IS
sued this morning announces that the condition
of the Emperor is satisfactory.
Prince Gortsohakoff was unable to attend
Prince Bismarck's dinner last night.
A Paris letter ays:-"Some apprehension
prevails lost q new attempt be made to put s
reactionary Ministry in control OF the govern
meut for the purpose Of influencing the coming
Senatorial elections Such a step would 6t
the last desperate effort OF the moparchists t.
prevent the firm establishment OF the Rerub
lie and leave the question ofthe revision of the
| constitution open three years longer: Unless
| the coming elections can be iutlucnced IN some
such way the republicans are sure to obtalt
msiority in the Senate. 1t is IMPOSSIBLE
to predict whether President MacN!ahon vii
lcpd himself to such an intrigue, because BIZ
character is little understood. The mos
significant fact giving ground for republican
fears ia the dictatorial attitude adopted
by the War Minister toward the Left in tht
latter part Of the session. The conservative
newspapers have also been publishing threat
enipg articles. The conservatives rely on Ger
man support, 10 CONSEQUENCE Of the anti SO cla
movement -,
LONDON, June lS--Tho races on SEQ. HEATH
began today The races for the gold vase wa
won by Verneiu Gleugaray carried off tn
Primes Of Wales stakes. The Ascot stakes were
won by ChestertOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18
A New York court yesterday decided that q
composition with creditors 10 bankruptcy bars
debts even If lraudulently contracted.

Mr.. CoNKLINa ON THE LOUISIANA Con-
MIssIoN.-During the debate in the Senate
yesterday, on the Sundry Civil Appropriation
bill, Mr.. Conkling asked if there was any def
mite law for paying this so called commission!
In the State of Louisiana o condition of things
existed which summoned the President to bis
feet to answer one question: Whether Pack
ard was legally the Governor of the State?-
That question was addressed to the President
alone. He would not stop DOW to ask whether
the President had the right to send the com
mission. The commission went to New Orleans
to disregard the only question that was address
ed to the President. and to proceed on other
grounds and no other things than those author,
lied BY the Constitution and the laws. Without
going into the items. he would say that if any
body had induced the national bank to embark
it's fuods in this commission, it was not the
duty of the Senate to introduce provision 10
an appropriation bill to legalizs the commission
He hoped that bis brevity had not caused him
to be understood by Implication that the Presi.
dent had not right to withdraw the troops
from Louisiana or use them for other purposes.
TO do what these five men were sent to do was
not only beside the Constitution and law, but
in violation of the Constitution aud law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18
VIRGINIA News.

4 fearful and fsta! rencontrc occurred 10 Lee
county on Friday, between John Bailey and
Henry Combs, grand nephew of eX Governor
Leslie Combs OF Kentucky. The youths were
students at Professor Johnsons academy, at
Turkey Cave, and were rivals 10 love. The
Kentucky boy made the best progress IN bis
suit, and hence the row. The two young men
met alone in q grove, both armed with pistols.
They fred five shots. Combs fell mortally
wounded by a shot iD the abdomen, and died
10 few moments. Bailey is at large. Both
we're popular and talented students.
La the House an amendment to the Internal
Revenue bill allowing drawback upon unsold TO-
bacco that had paid the present tax was re- ected.
The bill was then passed-yeas 100. nays los.
1t reduces the tobacco tax to lG cents, and II 1t
becomes law, goes into operation on the lst
Of September.
Among the amendments TO the Sunlry Civil
bill adopted by the Senate yesterday was one
appropriatirg 900 for the purchase of relics
of George Washington from the Lewis family,
of Clarke county.
The judges Of the Court Of Appeals have
refused writs of error, in the cases of Casteman
vs.. Casteman, from Clarke county and Withcrs'
ex ors vs.. Withers, from Culpeper county.
Meade F. White, James II. Skinner and DR..
John Philip Smith have been appointed mem
bers Of the Board Of Visitors of the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind Institution.
Among those who obtained patents last week
was Arthur w. Utterback, Of Rappahannock
county, Va, mechanical movements
DR.. Graham, surgeon Of the Virginia Mill.
tary Institute, bad his leg broken last week, by
being throWu from his buggy.
DR.. Burfoot and Miss Lizzie Caskic, noted
belle Of Richmond, we're married this morning.
They will make bridal trip to Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18
A Strike.

PATERSON, N. j., June ia strike is in
progress 10 the mills of R. and Fl. Adams, AID
yesterday morning. about fifty Of the weavers
left. They we're joined by others 10 the after.
noon and more are expected to follow to-day.
The strike is confined 10 the mosqulto netting
weaving room. The greatest reticence is OBJ
served at the mills so that it is impossible to
arrive at exact figures. The cause is pro.
posed reduction of wages and the statements of
the weaVers arc very contradictory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18

PEOPLE need not imagine that because Con-
gress, by adjourniug, will cease to afford a
target for those who shoot folly as it flies,
the latters' sport will be abridged. They can
find good marks in almost any direction they
NAV look,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-06-18

The House of Representatives last night
agreed to reduc, the tax en- tobacco. 1t is
supposed it did so as cheap way to crafty the
Virginia members. knowing full we'll that the
bill could not be reached by the Senate previ.
GUS to the hour then set for adjournment. But
the Virginians. with the sanguiue enthusiasm
characteristic of the present members from the
State, accepted the then vaIueless concession as
famous victory. and will doubtless plume them.
selves with it 10 their efforts to secure renomi.
nations.