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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
). OEALuAM,
G2 King st., 8. W. corner Fairfax
ss5-AN UNDENIABLE TRUTH. You deserve

xagAN UNDENIABLE TRUTH deserve
TO suffer, and If you lead miserable, un salls-
factory life in this beautiful world, 1t Is entlriy
YOUR own fault and there is only one excuse for
you,-your unreasonable prejudice and skoptI,;
cism, which has killed thousands Personal
knowledge and common sense reasoning will
soon show you that Green's August Flower will
cure you of Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia
with all its miserable effects, such as sick head
ache pslpitation of the heart sour stomach,
hsbitusl costivenass, dizziness ofthe head, ner-
vous prostraton, low spirits, &c. Its sales now
roach every town on the Western Continent and
not Druggist but will tell you OF its wonderful
cures. You can buy Sample Bottle for ~ cents
lhreo dosos will relieve you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
Coal.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, August 3.-The Phil
adephia aud Rcadiog f. Il. Go. issued orcu'
lar to. day to the effect that on and after Monday
next, ADD uot further notice, drawback OF
thirty Eve cents ia addition to those provided
by existing circulars, will be paid Oh ell aotbra
cite coal shipped by way of the Schu7lklll
Canal, or from Port Richmond to New York,
Or through Delaware and Raritan Canal. This
change il made to eqlaIize rates to New York
with those on the Lshigh Valley Railroad.
This docs not influence the prizes OF coal 10
New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

ga5- [ HAVE JUST RETURNED FROM NEW
York, and have now in stock as fine and select
an assortment of Clothing and Gents Furnis h'
ings as can be found in any Of the largest Cities
and VERY CHEAP l can fit child Of six
yoars and a man of 300 lbs weight. My Fine
Drsss and Business Suits are IS good as can be
made by aay merchant tailor; snd in Under
wear my variety is complete, including Gauze
Shirts at Zoe, Lise Thread Shirts at 81, and
Linen Drawers at ST. Is; tao fine four ply Linen
Collars for Is cents, SC, sc.
s. DEALuAM,
VIM Of Fairfax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
SaratOUa Races.

SARATOGA. Aug. 3.-Tbe first race to day,
milo dash for $500, was won by Belmouts
Gleucg, with Belle second and Rhadauanthus
third. The wioniOg horse sold in the field for
SEQ. in a pool Of $3.50.
SARATOGA, N, Y. Aug. 3.-The second
race for maiden two year old., FIVE furlopga,
vas Won easily by BoaIdnaD King, with Ernest
sacood and Lulu, third. Time, LOAF. The
French pools on the first race paid $249.
The third race, two and a quarter miles, was
Won by Dau;cief, with Bushwacker second
aud Albert third. Time, 4.08.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
Defaulters

Boston, August 3.-The directors of the
Elliott National Bank of this city recently dis
covered that their cashier. R. B. Conant, is a
defaulter to quite largo amount, and at the
request of these officials the cashier resigned a
day or two since. 1t is thought that the bank
will not be seriously affected as Commits bonds
arc 1925, 900, and the bondsmen are reliable.
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PORT or AAExa.V.lsfss<7, .aUGFST 3.
Sun rises .."....... SUN SETS.
ARRIVED.

Sun rises.....~..".. 5 Sun sets. .......,.. I
ARRIVED.
Str sue, Baltimore to j Broiors & Co.
:'chr Ruth Shaw Washington, 10 Agh6"
i go.
s'chr Geo s. Kepplier, Washington, 10 j /
Agnew & 90.
Schr ELK .be.h, Washington. t, j :igno"
4 o..
CLEARED.
Str w Thompson, LeonaciLown .by FAHe:d.
Str Mattano Nomini. by j oa Broders S Co.
Schr Laura f Messer, Boston, by w Srnoot.
Schr Geo y Kepplier, Eichu,nnd. by t Az
now & Go.
Scbr Elizabeth. Norfolk, hJ ? Aguow Go.
PASSED down.
Scar Henrietta. Boston.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs A H Moore, Emma Aery and j ii
Hoyt Georgetown, at New York I'd.
Schr Sarah T. Smith, Georgetown, 1t Hos-
ton I'd.
Schr Geo Il Vreo nd sailed from rraViGeAcs
for Georgetown lst.
Schr Alfred Brsdbrook, previously. reported
as hore on the rocks north Of Hope Island. was
pulled of about Q o'clock "Wednesday night by
steamer Pawtucket and lowed back to ProVl-
denco to 90 on the railway for repairs. The only
apparent damage is to her stem, which IS thought
BIO but little.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
LEGAL NOTICES.
"A RAYORS OFFICE,

NEAYORS OFFICE,
lN Alcxandris. Va, July 2e. 1873.
PROCLAMATION.- Liquor Dealers, Com
mission Merchants, Dealers in Tobacco. Auction
GERS, Keepers of Houses Of Private Entertain
mont, Ordinary Keepers, Persons Buying on
Chang Butchers, Huckstsrs Green Grocers,
Ice dealers, Peddlars Dealers in Wood and
Coal, Owners Of Horses Wagons, Carts &C.,
and oil others taxed under the laws of the Cor.
poraton and assessed by the Commissioner of
Revenue, are hereby notified to como forward
without further delay and pay tho amount OF
license tax assessed against them respectively.
Persons failing to psy by the 10Th day, of &u'
gust ne1t will be dealt with ss tho law directs.
4. kEMPER,
~ os-tA10 Mayor.
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Coach stopped.

Hot CREEK, WYOMING, August 3.-The
south bound coach was again stopped four miles
south of Jenny's stockade, yesterday afternoon,
about five o'clock, by six armed men. As the
coaoh was empty they did not attempt any in
terfcrcnce, but they enquired OF tho driver as
to the movements of the treasure coach, for
which they were evidently waiting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

WOULD BE IMMERsED.-A oolored woman
named Marcr, who has been suftsrlog from an
attack OF Sickness, became enraged last night
at The refusal Of two colored Baptist preachers
to baptize her and leaving her husbands house
on Franklin street. went to the beach near Bat
terry Rodgers, and jumped into the water; She
was soon rescued by parties who had followed
her and was carried back to her home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

The casa Of Mr. Tappan in connection with
the Boston Betting COMPANY will be presented
to the grand jury on Monday. The Boston
Journal says he will probably be arrested, that
be expeca to be, and that ho stands prepared
to meet the charges Of financial crookeduess
that will Be made against him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
Outrage by TramDs.

CHICAGO, Aug 3-The Tribune's. Burlington,
special says that on Thursday afternoon two
tramps stopped at farmers house. near Tren.
ton, Henry county, and after getting good din
ner from the farmers wife, and learning that her
denly seizsd her and outraged her person and
left her insensible. They had stopped the cries
of the farmers little daughter by rolling her up
tightly in a blanket When unrolled the child
was nearly sufocated, and died in an hour. The
neighbors.sre securing the country for the fends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
Murder.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. "a. NJ. Tul!is,
wealthy farmer of Grand Island Sacramento
county. was murdered last evening while at
work in 10 his orchard, by unknown parties.-
Robbery was not the object of tho murder, as
all his property remained untouched. TulliE
was unmarried and native ofSouth Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

EXCHANGE OF ARGEs.-The railroad barge,
whioh has been used for SOME time 10 trans.
feriog oars from the Midland Road, at this
city, to the 3. 4 o. Road, at Shepherds, has
been found ubit for that purpose, and will
start 10 night for Baltimore. The tug towing
it will be ulet at Point Lookout by another
barge, which will be brought to this city for
1an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

WHIPPING IN THE COUNTY. Louis Lstimer
colorea was taken before Justice J. W. Pen
dleton, colored at Arlicgton, on ihur;day
evening, charged with steaicg apples FROM the
orchard of Squire Benjamin Austin. he Plead
guilty and was ordered TO receive ten lashes Oh
bis bare back. we'll laid 90. The sentence was
Immediately executed by coDstables Goldman
and Bates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
CgJy.sL CONNIE RCE.

Arrived-Boats Addie s. George and George
Hughes, to Blaen Avon Coal Co; } Ray and
M,ry Mertena, to Georges Creek Ccsl Co;
J Borden, TO New Central Co. -
Observation-Disclosures w K Bell, S II Taylo s
Mitchell, jr, Nj O'Donnell, j J West Is X
Summers Round Top, j Borden. Dayton and
w Love-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

BA1LED. Robert Thompson, the colored
man who was committed to jail few days
since, by Justice Padgett, for miscegenation,
has been released on. bail for his appearance at
court, by the same Justice. The !'hito woman
who married hin will probably be released on
bail in few days, or SO soon as writ ofhabeas
corpus can be obtained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Most ell good crocars aud s!orcktcpols sell
DooLEY's YEAST POWDER. Should your
grocer not have it ask HIN to get it fer you.
but if he will not do 50 send 20 Cents Tor + ID.
So cents for J h. or GO cents l,r l 10. can. dl.
rect to DooLEY & BROTHER, New York, aad
you will receive it hy return mail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

DEATH or AN OLD UiuzsN.-Mr. Wn. Z.
Veiteh, sr., IN old and we'll known otl2sn' died
aths residence 10 Alexandria county yesterday
evcriog 10 The seventy fifth sea. OF Ills age
HIS disease was dropsy Of the heart, from
" hich he had been suferiog Tor TWO years past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

For upwards OF thirty years Mrs. WlnsioW,s
Soothing Syrup he's hccn used tor Children. 1t
corrects acidity 0! The stomach, relleVes vino
colo, regulates tho bowels cures d5sentery acd
darrhUa, whether arising tom tcethng or
other causes. Au ola and We'll tried remedy.
D cafltS q bottle lc 22-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

An effort was made ia Boston. yesterday
afternooo, to obtain u warrant for the arrest OF
}. G. Tappau, hu! Judge Cham bsrlau, OF the
Muoieipal Court, declined to ISSUE onc. The
matter will be brought before The grand jury on
Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

WEATHER PRoBABILITTEs-Augu 3, 1878.
For the Middle Atlantic States clear OF partly
cloudy weather, light north westerly WINDS be,
coming variable, stationary temperature ano
higher pressure. o..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
Dead.

BELLEToNTE, Pa, Aug. 3.--Col. VIM. ?.
Wilson, prominent attorney at law, and eZ.
Cbsirman Of the Republican State Central
Committee, died here this morulrg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

I.odillc's Headache Specific contains no 10
furious substance, cures headache 10 TO 20
minutes by tho watch. Price 50 oonto III iarSe
bottles. rheumatism can only DC curea ny
using Durarg's Rheumatic Remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Until. tho FIRST Of September you Gail avail
yourself Of the advantage to procure bargains
at my closiag out saes. After said date | hope
to see you at my ncw STORE, 9O4 7th street,
Washington, ID. {.
~ Slim ). LINDHElMER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

CONTRACT AWARDED The contract for
furnishing coal to the Custom House, Post
office, &C., has been awarded to MIR. John
L,atherIapd, and that for furnishing wood, 10
Mr.. J, e. Rose
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

poLIcE ITEMs.-The following cases have
been tried since yesterday:
Richard Gordop, colored, tar refusing to
work 90 The Chain Gang, was ordered en-
bread and water fer FIVE days. -
Rachel Chase, colored, fur disoIder'y con
ducs On tho streets. was fined aud held Tor
payment.
\ small boy, for bathiog of the wharves 10
the day time, was 6oed and discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

SCARED The Port Tobacco limss, 10
noticing the reported cases of yellow fever at
Fredericksburg, says: Que friends Oh the
river. who are 10 The habit OF going over to
Potopsc City TO See O mau'' had better take
thtic inirs u. home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
JAMES E. CARLIN s. SON y,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
HARDW ARE, CUTLERY,
&c, &c, &c,
NO. G3 KING STREET.

Wo keep full stock of BuildorA, Hardware,
Ssda!ery, Hardware. Carriage sud Wagon MA
tsrial; also Iron, Steel, Nails, Horse Shoes.
Spokes, Rims, Hubs &c, to which we invite
tho attention of country merchants. Prompt
personal attention given to orders from, the
country, and satisfaction guaranteed. aug o-tt
TNTERPRISE MANUFACTURING
r. COMPANY'S GOODS--Cotee Mills,
Flut!ng Machines and Mrs. Potts Cold Handle
Doub,e Pointed Smoothing Irons. for sale BY
JAS. F.. CAkLIN s. SONS,
.uo; IS King street
pATENT STEEL BARB FENCE WlhE.
L The cheapest and best article Ter 1enc>nR.
Farmers should call and examine 1t: For sa!c pE
JAS. +. CABIN u SONS,
Manufacturer Agents,
aug3 % hlne ell eco
THOR RENT-SEVERAL OFFICE ROOMS
II (sing,e and double) in tho New Market
Building. For terms apply to
aug SIT F. l.. BROCKETr, Auditor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

TOURNAMENT AT ORKNEY--A g1aud tour
nament and ball took place at Orkney Springs
on Thursday last, which was attended by a very
large corcourss OF people from the Springs ana
tbs Surrounding country. Miss Mary hlosby.
daughter Of Col. John S. Mosby. vas crowned
'Oneeu of Love and Beauty Tho Maids OF
fiopor were Miss lila B. Zirkle, OF Augusta
county; Mis1 Mamie Graham, Of this city;
Miss Mamie Metals, OF Washlngtou, D. "
and Miss Nannio Marbury. of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS will DO received until the Ion
l. instant for tho erection and completion OF u
BUILDING on tho lot known rs "Peyton's
Grove" Contractors cen mako separate bids
for material and for labor on tho entire building,
rs per plan and specifications. to be seen at No.
u King street. Tho building to ba completed
by the l0h day Of Septelnbo: next
ReserV ation IS made TO rejec! any or ail of the
bids
Good and sufficient security will be required
for compliance with tie contrsct
JNO +. SMOOT,
Pres. Alex. Ag. and Ind Association
II. BECKHAM,
aug 2-td Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
List Of

The following is q list of the letters remaining
in the PostotIice in this city August 8.
Persons calling for letters will say they NJ I'd.
vertised and give the date Of tho list.
IF not called for within thirty days, they will be
sent to tho dead letter Office. in Washington
Bessley: Miss Jane johnson, W II
Brown, Willie b tnnis, Mrs j
Banes, Patrick Kerr, Mrs 3 +
Bartel, Miss Augusta Little, Miss E
Carter, Mrs Fannie, col Milbourn, Mrs Sarah
Deem Mrs Lucinda rOler, Mary F
Fogg, Mrs Ann 3 White. Miss Virginia
Flemming, q Walker,
Horner, Samuel a
1t LEWIS MCKENZIE, Po.tmsster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

HUNTING CREEK BR1DaE;-Tbe bridge
,cross Hunting Creek, south of this city, which
has been partially closed for several weeks uu.
derpciug repairs, has agaiu been opened to
,raypl, 1t has been nut in thorough order by
,ilcssrs. Baker aud Nelson, the Contractors
and the work has been examined aud ap'
proved by the supervisors of Fairfax countg.--
This bridge is one Of the most important
,boroughfares leading to the country below
this city and has long been in dilapldated and
even dangerous condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Il beautiful conp yam depends uooa the
putty OF the blood. TO keep tho blood pure
and healthy use Dr. Bulls Blood Mixture
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
E,ocaI HreyffIeS.

The Relief Hook and Ladder Company held
its regular meeting last night, but transacted no
business of public Interest
Officer Joseph Horsemsn, while chasing 8
fleeing culprit last night clipped and sprslned
his ankle so badly that he had to DO relieved
from duty.
The Ocean Belle Boat Club. composed Of q
number of young mon from the First ward, Will
leave tonight in their yacht tor Point LooKout
on two weeks pleasure trip. Iney arc Well
supplied with ell tho requisites Tor pleasant
trip.
Yesterday morning white man named Jos.
Ingram, employed on the canal boat I. Al. Paul,
fell through the treslle work of the Now Central
Coal Company's wharf in Georgetown, q dis
lance of thirty feet, dislocating his left elbow
and receiving other Injuries of al internal ma
ture.
In smother column will BIO found the adVer-
tisement Of Mcssrs. James +. Carlln 81 Sons.
hardware dealers. The nous is an old and we'll
established one and eli persons who pstronize
it may BIO sure Of fair dealing and prompt alien
ton.
READ! READ! READ The most exteu-
sive and the largest grocery house 10 thu
United Htatas-H. X, & T. b. TGurber & Co.,
West Broadway. corncr Of Reaac street, Now
York.
In our stables Gilas' Imminent Ioiide Am
mona eiyca The bes. results. Uot!l Wo used II
il the most valuable remedy that owncrs Of
borseg cln Use.
H. X Il T. r. THUnBER & Co,
Grccers.
Sold by t. s. I.2a1b:atcr Il Bio. Send for
pamphlet
Dir. GILES, 12o Yves. Broadway, N. y.
81 GIN,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

LIVERPOOL GRAIN TRADE.-A leaclng gram
circular says:
THE homo trade for wheat has been dull this
week, though no change in prices is noted: Inc
business in cargoes on passage was man. mate,
but there has been coed continental deh'aho
from our calling ports. and in some INSTANCES CO.
rather more money YVES paid. reports OF tne
wheat crop in France are increasingly untaVor..
able, and that country is regulatl ouylng on
our coast to a far extent. but much moro larse'
Iy direct from the United States On the SPOT
since Tuesday, littlo has been dong IN Wnest,
choice qualities, however, maintaining that days
quotations. Corn, from the pressure or inc
quantity ex qusy, is easier to buy, while amer.
lean prices are relatively above ours. n this
market TO- day there was the average attendance
the currencies OF Tuesday. and in some cases at
II reduction Of penny per GENITAL: Flour ~as
quiet and steady. A good deal of Corn was sold
today AZ reduction of three pence, but the
market closes frmer, tho decline having boon
partly recovered.
BALTIMORE. Aug. 3.-Virginis Is old -; do
deferred 81; DO cor solidated, COL! do I'd series
ga; past due coup ons 7ss. Cotton firm: mid.
ding ~ Flour st' ady and unchanged. Wheat
Southern sctivo and higher; Western opened
strong and higher, but closed quiet and easier;
Southern red prime 95alO5; do amber lO44]O7;
Mo- Western winter red spot lO15 ); Aug lO1t;
sept lOj Ccrn-South ern steady and firm; est
81; Western mixod spot and Aug 1S! Sept 49!;
Oct 81; steamer AL. Oats fem aud in fair de-
mand; Southern 81 ,3G; Western white 34a30;
DO mixed 32a35; Penna $685.. Rye nominal,
LAY dull snd unchanged. Sugar quiet and
CASTOR at s4sg3 Coffee firm and unchanged.
Wbiskey dull at ST Of /
NEW YORK. August @.-Stocks strong. Nj on
ey 2. Gold 1904 Flour quiet and steady.
Wheat dull and heavy. Corn Inactive
BANK STATEMENr.-New York, August s.
Tho statement OF tho associated banks, issued
from the clearing house To-day. shows the fol-
lowing changes:
Loans, decreaso." S259. sUo
Specie, decrease Observation-Disclosures. 1,7O4.S00
Legal tenders, increase ........ 20O. 500
DEPOSITS. decrease -........,........ :,.155 200
Circulation, Increase 1875 600
Reserve, decrease. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $685. 5CO
The banks now hold $2i, G0j.2Ij Ill excess OF
The legal requirements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
%TEAiilii; SUE,
Captain ". e. ueogEegan.

wi mako IN e7cursion i!olH Washington to
Point Lookout (stoppng 1t Alexandria gong
and re.urr;ng) EVERY SATURDAY during
the soa:on Leave King street %hsrf at S5O p
m. on Saturday, and arrive 1t 81 s. ID. Monday
Fare for round trip %.
For further Information apply 10 j. broders
& 30, Agents. Alexsndris, or Stephenson q
Bro. Agents, Washington, -. y. 10 I'm
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EgJaJHsgssNS. PICNICs. DC.
ELIOT MOONLIGHT EXCURSION.

y
OLD DOMINION COMMANDERY, NO. II,
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
Will sivo aolec! Moonlight Excursion TO
MARSHALL HALL. on THURSDAY, Au-
gust 18th 1878 on tho steamer larry WASH
INGTON.
Prof. Medloy's Celebrated String Band has
been engaged for tho occasion.
The boat will leave Washington at 50 and
Alexandria at Is p. H.; returning. arrive ut
AlexandriA about II o'clock and Warrington
about q. Ii.
Tickots-Gentoman and lady 1871 lady 8
ticket 25c-whlch can be purchased OF other OF
the following gentlemen of the committee j.
II. d. Smoo:, w. x. Davidson, Hsrrie Smoot,
Edgar Wsrfeld and Geo. f. Steiner.
aug 1868. 0l3, 1856
RAND MOONLIGHT EXCURSION ON
VI tho large, swift and commodious steamer
JOHN w. THOMPSON, to MARSHALL
HALL, on TU ESDAY, August -, 1873. Tho
steamer will loavo Reeds wharf at 80 p. M;
returning at 9 Il. m. Music will be furnished by
Prof Medley's Band. Tho committee reserve
the right to rejec. all improper persons. Ar
rangement have been made with the proprietors
to furnish supper at 50o.
Tickets-Geatlomsn and lady Soc; lady's
ticket 25c--to be hsd of any OF the committee.
Committee Of Alrangements-E. Il. o Brien,
R. NJ. Latham, Geo. Bosssrt, j. Marriott Hill,
J. H. Waterman and b. +. Atwell aug
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Tho Both Annual Session opens September
18th, 1875 Assistants and terms ss before. Boys
prepared for college or business. Catalogues
sent on application to tho Principal, 81 hlex.n.
lris Va iy l2-oo&LWtUl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
COMMERCIAL,

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Aug. 3.-The tone of
the market is firm to-day, and prices have an
upward tendency. Flour is unchanged. The
receipts of Wheat are increasing, and to-day
67CO bushels were offered and sold at L0aS5 for
poor and 90alOl for good to choice. Corn is
also firm and higher. and 3l2 bushels broughttG
for yellow, and So for white. Ons small lot Of
Rye sold at IS. No Cats reported,
Coal REpoIT-The following is report Of
the receipts and shipments Of coal during the
week ending to-day:
RECEIPTS. tons.
Amer. Coal Co., j. II. Parrot, ir., Agt... l,l5l
Hamp. s. Bait, Edward Herbert Agent. 1900
j. P Agnew & Co..."........... ]. 5Co
Total 4,45l
SHIPMENTS.
tHimerics a. 3 3oft 100
I p a nnau, g. r." '''''' .......... 1900
-
Toto, $500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

NEW YORK. August $.-Stocks strong, Nj on
ey 2. Gold 1901. Flour quiet and steady.
Wheat dull and heavy. Corn Inactive.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

Regular eight months oourse for to,chers
commences October 7Lh. Tcrms-SiO). in two
payments. Summer (psrtisD roIrs', from J!iy
10Th to September 10Th, so
AS it is only quoation Of time Is To- tohcn TINS
system will BIO adopted in our public scao 'la.
Young ladies will do we'll TO b. j. III this ,id
and gain an experience in q profession c'' o'eT
stocked than any other. o,a
For particulars apply to tho Pf'ncIps'i, ~
Sth st., $. O. corner Of K st., Washington, u. G.
Washington D. C.. IL 2-eO3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03
TESTIMONIAL

The success which the KEN MORE HIGH
SCHOOL mas achieved under the energetic sni
CONSCIENTIOUS administration of tho Principal and
and his abba Assistant and tue prepsralIo1 aad
training of its pupils, who hayo ent.ra.! the
University Of Virginia, have fully ju;.ih The
recommendations of this excellent school t. the
public, at its beginning. Iregsrd i! ~ q very
successful educational foundation, anl trust It
will continue for may years to do its COOL work
for our State and country.
n - VENAPlE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

II. X, Il i. Il. THUnBER & Co,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-03

1t LEWIS MCKENZIE, Poatmsstor.