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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

HORSE THIEF CAPTURED. Captain Webster
assisted By officers Bsttis aud Hayes arrested a
negro man named Robert Lewis at the Midland
depot, yesterday, charged with stealing horse
at Toweontown, Md. lie was about to take
the excursion train for WGrrentoa when arrest,
cd. The prisoner was committed to- Jail TO await
the action Of the Maryland authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

STRANGE FISHERY. Capt. VIM. Mullen, OF
the chain gang, while experimenting the clean
ng out of ditch on Columbus, near PcndIcton
streets, this morning. caught three large catfish,
alive and active. The place where they we're
caught is half mile from any running water,
End how the fish cot there is mystery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PEoBA8IL1TIEs-Aug. 26, 1873
For The Middle States clear or partly cloudy
weather, cold northeestly winds veering 10
warmer souther]y, rising followed by falling
hsrOmoter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

DRoWSED.-A snail boat, containing three
men and two women al c,lorcd, was run
down by the canal bost Z. ii. Dattou, near
the Chain Bridge, 90 Saturday right, and two
Of them, named Ihortca ii9z:Qcs aud Char
lotto Randolph. were drowned. The crew OF
the boat were arrested, but the verdict OF
coroner jury relieving ;haul o.! all blame, they
were discharged in short time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

The MANASSAS INsTITuTE.-After the close
OF the Gazette's report of the Teachers 1asi.
tute on Friday Prof. McGivray resumed his
lecture Oh "Arithmetic, continued from Thurs.
day. He illustrated very clearly that primer
pic is worthless unless it be applied.
Prof. Newell then followed in lecture "Oa
the possibility of making his work agreeable 10
the teacher, and the school room source of
pleasure to tho children, which he handled in
his usual inmitable style.
Mr.. McGilvray then addressed himself 10
''1he management Of classes for q short time.
Mr.. Newell then announced that the represent
atives Of some publishing houses present mad
offered five prizes to be awarded to the five best
spoilers. Twenty.fv words were given /; the
papers were collected and placed in the hands of
y committee, when the institute took u recess.
After dinner the teachers of tho counties OF
Prince William and Fauqulsr received an ex-
an,astion from the superintendent of those
counties in tho school house.
a. half.past three the institution again assem-
bled when tho committee on spelling reported,
the teachers having spelled most creditsbly.
Wm. L. Will was tho successful contestant.
Professor McGilvrsy closed the proceedings
in briefly reviewing what people too frequently
think OF teachers duty, imagining that they are
anything but human, and closing with few
remarks upon Recitation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

LAMP ExpLoSIoN.-A coal oil lamp exploded
ia the residence oil Mrs. Ward on north st.
Asaph street about nlne O'Clock last nlght;; Inc
lamp was thrown out OF doors and the names
exireuishci by a gentleman passing by. Inc
light from the burning oil started slight alarm
OF fire, not sufficient, however, to bring out tho
DEPARTMENT. This is the third time lamp has
cxu1odol 10 this same family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

GARNER PIGEON EsTRAY. Capt. Cham.
hers, OF tho schooner lierSohel, which arrived
hero on Saturday, reports that OF Earnegat'
II. j. about sxlccn miles from land carrier
hnar,l ard WAS caught by one of tho crew, who
nlsoed il in {, coop, where it WIS detained unit
The achoouer arrived! in the Potomac, When
about bali way up the river the bird was set at
liberty, and. after croling around several times
started of Ike shot in = northeasterly dlrco-
ten, ard has, doubtless Gro this, reached 1t:
home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

EXCURSION. The steamer NlaTyW ashlngl ion
carried down large crowd this morning on her
cheap excursion. Sho will make her regular
trip to night when Prof. Rogers, Of Washing:
ton, assisted by loading Vocallsts OF this city and
the District will give & concert. The Wednesday
night trip will be omitted this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26
jy G.co21 II
episcopal HIGH SCHOOL.
Mar Alexandria, Virginia.

Nuar Apgandria, Virginia.
l.. H. BLACKBOARD. MA, Principal.
Tho 5jth Annual Session opens September
18th, 1875. Assistants and terms rs before Boys
preperod for college business. Catalogues
sent on application to the Principal. 81 Aloxan-
drin, Va. Jy l2-oo&tWtOl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

Will MAKE an excursion Eron, Washington 70
Point I.c1kJu. (3toppi: :. .'IoX%adris gong
aid roiurnint) EVERY i'A"UEoAI during
t!.a s;.a:jn iasr0 j.i:.G &.l".'t ,T%Hti =; so p
III. or SStur@y, and @rrivGa. ""H&. n. "on!&y.
j'ara i9r round t.ip -.
For further Information apply - j. Brod3r5
s. Go, E2GGts I:!,,.sOdrj:, Or Stephenson i
Bro, Agents, Washington, y. G. 10 LIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

I,aGiilr'a Headache Specific contains a. H.
furious substance, cures headache III y 10 ~
minutes ly the watch. Price 80 cents IN largo
bottles. Rheumatism can only t. cured hy
using Durapr's Rheumatic Remedy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

ARRESTED. "A nolorcd man, named Moses
BroWa, was arrcstc:, on Saturday, ia Washlug-
ton, fer stealing lead oil hey from farmer
GEAR tic Long Bridge, in this acuaty, Ito vas
turaed oyer to the c,uuty authorities for cxaml.
nation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26
EDECAJ'TRNRE,.

REI5S Macy K. Johnson WILL ~
Va OPEN HER SCHOOL FOR BOYS ON
| SEPIEM BER 18th, at her residence, 204 Prince
street. She is also anxious to procure class of
MUSIC SCHOLARS, and will be grateful for
any encouragement in this effort, not forgetting
| to thank her patrons for former kindness and
| consideration. aug 23-lm
| 4 ELLINGTON INSTITUTE,
AaEhECT SCHOOL FOR YOUNG
LADIES,
Il, r. corner Of Washington and Duke streets,
Alexandria, Va.
Tho reIt annual session will commence on
TIL RSDAY, September 10Th.
Terms per half session-Tuition in English
and French 1872; board and tuition in English,
French and Music, $3.50.
Circulars can be obtained from Frenchs book
Hiss EEBECCA G. POWELL.
aug 22-eotOl Principal
n LEXANDRIA ACADEMY.
The Twenty first Annual Session Of this school
will commence MONDAY. Sopt. 2
PRICES PER QUARTER:
JUNIOR - Co
Intermediates class."......... ..".."".."""".. SEQ
Apply to JOHN s. BEACH Principal,
aug y 81 north st. Asaph street
VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE.
Those DESTROYS OF obtaining admission in this
well known State Institution as cadets will ap-
ply without delay 10 tho undersigned.
Provision is made for full discipline and in.
struction during tho months of July and August
preparatory to tho resumption Of regular studio:
on the Sd Of September.
FRANCIS II. SMITH.
jy l0-ooSwtSl superintendent.
HOME SCHOOI..
My daughters will reopen their SCHOOL for
GIRLS End Little BOYS, at my house, 22.l
King street, Oh MONDAY. Sept 10th, 1878.
aug 2O-td }. NJ. BKOADUS.
MOUNT yEkNoN INSTI;TUTE.
Scholastic duties will bo resumed on MON
DAY, September 9th.
A KINDEKHAETE is connected with tha
school, in which little girls arc taught through
tho medium OF Objects work, music, etc.
For torms and further particulars apply to tbs
Principal, Miss M. a. ROACH.
aug l0-inl Z. q. box 313
a LEXAN URIA FEMALE INSTITUTE.
a BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.
Tho next annual sessun will commence on
WEDN hSDA i, Soptonlbor 18Th.
For Circular, containing particulars, addre'a
aug l-Gw Misses GREENE. PRINCIPALS.
GyT. MAHI'S ACADEMY,
- NORTH FAlEFAX STREET,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
Conducted by tho
SISTERS OF l'aE HOLY CROSS,
viii ranron IN MONDAY, September g TIA
course OF instruction is most thorough IN EGG
1sSY tho hsng Sa. A DrswnS and PAINTING
Music' L.ihtSSrgos ~ 's'ntAg
f"iInh Xiii particulars at'irees
o.. lin Sstor NJ. IHOCADlA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

Handsome RESIDENCE THO Washington
Sunday Herald asYs:
"Ground is being broken for the erection OF q
handsome residence Mt thecorner OF Seventeenth
and IL sircos, northwest, to be occupied oy us
guiskod lawyer. It is ono OF the most eligible
Sites for residence in tho city, and it intended
tho building shall DO worthy Of tho location,
which is in the very heart of the West End;
The estimated cost will be in tho neghborhnod
Of soO 600"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

COLONEL MosBY.-An OK officer in the U.
S. navy. IN letter to the Washington Post,
says II notice by the papers that Col. Mosby
has been appointed consul TO Canton, Chioa.
I wonder if Col. MoSby has ever been to Cau-
ton, if not, has he made any inquiries in regard
to tic place? Next to 'rien Sin, hot place,
where Anderson Vas anxious to 20, thick it
is the last place in the world for live man to
oovet. The consuls Of all nations and maj ori,
ty CT the European merchants live On chops
or boats anchored out in the river and there
they spend most Of their time except when they
60 to Hong Kong to enjoy themselves. II tie
Administration wanted to eivo COL Mosby a
foreign appointment suitable to his abilities,
why did they not give him the consulship to
Shanghai or Hong Kong or Yokohama; either
Of which would be a. acceptable place of resi-
dcrce. Canton is o very good place to visit for
week OF ten days, but after that all interest
is lost 10 the place. Before Colonel Mosby
accepts he had better make some Inquiries CT
naval officers who have been there"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

ST.. JOHNS ACADEMY,
MILITARY SCHOOL.
IN ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The Gorticth session will begin on MONDAY,
| September ID.
| For Catalogue address
RICHARD il. GAME, An. Principal,
aug l-aolm Drawer -, AloAaadria, VA.
ZEN MORE UNIVERSITY HlG Ii
| ~ SCHOOL, near Amherst, 9. Ii, Vs.
II. A. STROBE (Ma!h. Medalist. u. Vs:,)
| Principal end Instructor in Mathematics. II. &.
BROCK, i. lit. U. Va (rccently Asst. Inc
Latin u. w Associate Instructor. This Schoo.
is strictly preparatory to tho University Of VT-
| Z MA e:ld embraces i'll its course orory branch
taught ia tho High Schools Of tho State
For Testimonials as to ita gonoral character,
| and particularly IS to iLs discipline. it, high
moral tono, and tho suC2oSs OF lis students. sed
| tho Catalogues.
Terms for half session. board and tuition
S125.
This charge my DO reduced in many cases TO
SS5 BY boarding in private families near lhn
School Seventh session begins s'EPTENb kk
l2Lh, 1873. .
Tho success which tho len MORE HIGH
SCHOOL has achieved undor the onerKotr amt
CONSCIENTIOUS administration Of tho Principal and
and his ..blo Assistant, mnd the preparation aud
training Of its pupils, vino haVo entered lhn
University Of Virginia. hnva fully JnsuI lhd
concentrations OF this excellent school u lha
publie, =. il beginning regard it ~ very
s:ccossf,,l educational foundation and trust it
viii continue tDr may yeas 10 ID it, good work
| Tor our State and country.
~ wa " U.S. VENABLE.
il G.co2m Prof MsLh., II. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

COMMUNIcATED.---D Don't ask any questions,
but Just come at once and look al the immense
stock Just opened ut Isaac Echberg'F, bought
for cash at tho cid figures, anl marked down.
way down. They will be snio: cheap and moved
quick.
1ag- Fannc!s. Waterproof, towels, quits:
cloths cashmcrc9, shcciiug, black cashincre5, and
a great many new goods. Call early aud select.
Respectfully, ISAAC lIIcilEEEa,
lSu.c.sSnr % SiaVM.l,rr Nu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

sWAN UNDENIABLE TRUTH. You doscr:c
TO suffer, and if you lead q miserable unsstis-
your own fault and there is only ono oxcuso for
you,-ycur unreasonable prejudice and skop!i.
ciam which he's killed thousands. Personal
knowledge and common sense reasoning will
soon show you that Green's August Flower will
ouro YOU "nf Liver Complaint. or Dyspepsia.
with I'll It's miserable cifoCts, such as sick haad-
ache, paipitaton Of the hoart, sour stomach,
habiual costivenoss, dizziness ofthe hosd, nsE-
yous prostitution, low spirits, Sc. Its sales now
roach every town on the Western Continent and
net Druggist but will tell you of its wonderful
cures. You can buy Sample Bottle for 10 cents.
Three doses will roliovo you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

Ore hundred pieces oi black ;,n,| coldr>d and
light silks inst received At the ropuiar dry
goods store, Garter sill MaiL1t Sr1cf, Wash,
inetou, u. e. Checked Silks ia Navy blue,
Black, Brown, Lavender, aud Green on pure
arzitc ground Narrow Striped Silks. Brown,
Navy Blue, Light Blue, Biaci; aud LavGndcr
on pure white ground; Seal Bcown, Navy Blue,
Light Blue, Plum, and al immcpsc assortment
of Black Silks. Black llniog Silk, Soc; Black
Silk, excellent quality, real satin !inish. 81
aud our lbs sublime quality Black Six ls thc
greatest bargain i'll Washington. B2au!'tu
Dress Goods, par; woal, l5c; Runi'ne, NaVy
Blue, Cream, Black, ard all lLc light shades
Bunting, al! pure wool, 25c; all Wool Dcbcgcs
Black Sill, and wool Ercnaiiu7. New Para
aols New Parasa's Ncw Para2o?&. Bcau!i
full shade OF Cream Uo!orcd Silk rSi received
and large assortment Of BLACK t4shttlari
ShonS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

WhcD Your horse is lame 2ni you have tried
every remedy without sIcocS:, ali sou di5fa!r
OF curing him, aud begin 10 think Of tr:diog
him otf-bcioro dong 70 obtain bottle Of
Giles Lnimcnt lcl;de of Ammonia, anu sec
its effects in twenty four hours Those arc the
kind Of cases DR.. Giles likes; where al! othcr
remedies fail, his il the ono that never diaar'
points. The Doctor will wingiy Prove and
demonstrate what he says, on application to
him at his oilica. t5l G:h Avenue. New York.
Sold by i. S. Lcaabcatcr & l'ro. Send Tor
namphlot. DR.. Giles, 10 W&s: !'ro"'!mag, n.
Y. Trial sixo ~ ccDt..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

YEsrERDAY.--l'ho services 10 such OF the
churches 50 were open yesterday were well
attended. Rev. Mr.. Kepler offeisted in ST.
:'auts church 10 tho morning, apd Rev Father
,NclIugh, Of Washington, in st. Mary 3
caureh, beth morning aud evening. CHRIST.
q rac, tic Methodist Protestant and Baphs'
ch,zrches were closed. A number of member;
Of the GA Scl,oo! Raptist church attended the
srry ices Of their denomination In Washington.
Nun orous parties ilao went to tho VaFiou;
camp mcotiugs 10 tho surrounding country anu
in MARYLAND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

puGLADELpnIA Aug 25;-CatIo---:saies 2oTo
head; marke. active good jta5I :; medium 4isbc;
common 3AaI;. Shoop-Salos 1900 head; mar
ket tair coed 4ls43c; medium 3ia1c; common
3ta34c. Hogs--Ssles $500 head; mssko. fair;
good 7a7!c; IA sdiunl G!aGic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

| you desire checks with roses CT health up
on them. it You wait that peculiar hritliancy O!
complexion SO priced By lalics and admired by
everybody, il in q word you want Inst parEeo-
ton OF physical appearance that pure blood
insurcs, use DR.. Bulls Blood Mixture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

NEW YoRL. Aug. ri stocks lrn,. Mon
oy = Gold lCOl. Flour quiet and heavy.
Whcat-spr,nG dull and nominal; winter &c IL" .
or aud quiet. Corn about stesdy and lnodar-
atfly active
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

sis5- Ir YOU WANT A FIRST Glass Boot OR
Shoe of tho no=t material bsat workmanship
ard perfect lit, go to WADEEY's. No. 10 King
cJ-o.J an q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26
FIINDEEGAKTEN NORM AL INSTl-
II TUTE AND NATIONAL KINDER
GARTEN FOR YOUNGEST AND AL
YANCED CLASSES.
Mrs. LOUISE POLLOCK

and Principals.
Ala, SUSIE POLLOCK,
Regular ciEA. months course Dr ta.chaIs
commences October 7.h. Tornls--9l0D, III w"
payments. Summer (parlis) course, from July
10th to ScpLonlbcr 10Th, 80.
AS il is on!ya question OF 1imo ~ t. 'ohs1' thu
system will be s.aoptod in our public school.
young ladies will do we'll 20 D.: rrst ia tho field
and gain an experience in :. protection less over
stocked than any other.
For particulars apply to tho Principals. go
Stn ST., 3. O. corner Of L. 81 Washington, -. l..
Washington, ID. g., iy 2-oo3m
ssOCiiLAND SCHOOL For GIRLS.
Ia Sandy Spring, Mary land.
This institution will be opened SEPTEMBEk
is, 1878. il will b. conducted on the ann"
principles and with tho ssino assistants sa TO"
Stsnn!o.o School, which my sister, Caroline II
Miller, has concluded t. rolinquish. A !u'i
course ofinsrIcLion, with lectures, will bo g'von
For circularg, with terms and other particulars,
| address
HENRY G. IlhLhOWELL, a. NJ,
~ l.ny;m Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

NOR RENT-The desirable TtfO-STohf
u BRICK DWELLING on tho northwcs"
corner Of Duke and Patrick streets ; thorough y
renovated and rotittod with all modern ~
provements also tho TNC-SToRl FEA II e
DWELLING on south Henry street, hcE"ecn
Wilkes and Gibbon streets. Apply t.
GEO. McBURNkI - So y,
nuc CG-tf 10 King street
A YOUNG LADY DESIRES A SlTuh-,
IN TON AS CHILpkEN'>, GOV SIS n ESH
10 teach tho usual English branches ana french.
'Tarus-SlOO for the scholastic year. References
exchanged. K. G., box IL -AlexaldF'a, Va
anr 1l-ao9i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26
kSaiE"0ut7 Collision.

ALBANY, N. u, August EG -: collision oc-
currcd OF tho Now Y0ri; Central Ealroal this
by which two or lhrcA locomotives
and acvernl cars warn damaged Giii! the track
badly torn up Enginoor Thornton YES Instant
~ / Illn.i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

a LARGE QUANTITY OF CANVASS,
suitable for lhroshing sheets, covers. awniEsa,
&c, on hand and f:r Gala by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26
VIRGINIA Npws.

The Manassas Gazette says: Ga Monday
last tie baru Of dr. J. e. Colvio, Of this
c,u1!y, was struck by lightning and ses en-
iuodfed and forty bushels Of wheat Just
thresaej, wagons and hsrncss, straw and un-
threshed grain, aud his blrD, newly erected
entirely consumed. Mr.. Covin's lis very
serious as the flames destroyed eversthing
within their reach.
Dir. Richard Dulany has been elected mem
Der Of The Executive Committee of the Viz
ginis State Agricultural Society vice Mr.. b.
johnson Barbour resigned. Amoug the OF,
tractiors Of the next fair OF the society will be
q mock battle.
Fifteen cargoes for or from foreign ports
were loading and unloading at Richmond last
Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

PORT OP .aEEx9-yjvEeks .I.a5's'F,sG.
iun rises .... 5 "a sun sCt3.. ............ ;iS
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rTE:. Il ..it % =.

>"%t,in -. q. Nal;,,"gan,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

EsY- AN ElEGANT STOCK or SPRING AM
;3ummcr Boots and Shoes for genteulon's wca
ii WADDEY's, 10 King e., Alexs., Va. lap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

say- ExQUIsITE Low QUARTER SHOE:
very cheap ri
lhy3l WADpEY's, 10 King s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

polAcE ITEMS. The following cases have
been tried since Saturday.
Charles Saith, coored boy, for discrdcrIy
conduct in the merkct and vagrancy, WAS sent
to the chain gang for fifteen days.
Frank Robinson, colored for dsorderly con:
duct on tho stroet and profanity, was fined and
discharged.
Sue Smith. colorcd. for being drunk and dis
orderly On the alrrot, was fined end discharged.
Riley Robinson, colorcd, tor stealing ws!ch
from hlrs. Niece, was scntcnced to receive
fifteen lashcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

RE l3S Macy K. Johnson WILL ~
W. OPEN HER SCHOOL FOR BOYsON
SEPTEMBER 18th, at her residence, 20i Prince
street. She is also anxious to procure class of
MUSIC SCHOLARS, and will be grateful for
any encouragement in this effort, not forgetting
to thank her patrons for former kindness and
consideration. aug 23-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26
a LEXANDRIA ACADEMY.

The Twcniy.Grst Annual Session Of thia school
will commence MONDAY, Sent g
PRICES PER QUARTER:
Junior GIBBS w
1ulcflilcuSle Glass;. w
Soinor clssa and 10 o.
Amply to JOHN :. BEACH. Principal
sug22 81 north st. Asaph street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

SEED WHEAT -
LANCASTER SEED W HEAT
Price SID per bu9hel.
For ssle by
aug2S THOM as iE&. :, Ageht::
YOUNG LADY DESikES A STU A.
II TION AS GOVERN ESS To teach hing.
lsh branches, French and Music. II desired co
Best references furnished. For particulars aa-
dress box SO, Alexandria, Va. aug .o-tt
XXyANTED-A comfortable, FURNISHED
w HOUSE in desirable part OF the town.
Terms moderate. Apply at this Office. aug ~
VERY SMALL MARYLAND HAMS Just
received by
aug u G.. w NJ. ~ aisA !
NEW TEAS-Gunpowder, Oolong anu ia
~ pRn-at low figures. ,r
augl9 GEO. McBURNEY y SON. -
ILARET W1NE-the great summer beVer'
~ age-tor Gale ut various prices ny ,,
Rugl9 GEO Mc9URNEY Il SON.
pURE CIDER VINEGAR for sale by
4 Rug2l @. WI. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

syf-l.nY3' SHOES!
BOYS SHOES
EoYs' SHOES!
Large. and chnapast stool, in the city
nlT II ". b. WADDEY, llO King g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

TRESu BUTTER and Ei30S can always hn
Il found at tho old stand. 80 King &.
ann IL L " itNEkI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

pAINTS OF Ali, COLoHS, i'll OIL "ni dry,
for ssl, choar. i'!aAEE Sc MALLS,
fub26 cor. l>iE% HfH tnil'iIHl!5 ats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-08-26

NHANG BRAND EUGAE CURED
~ HAMS, small, received this day hq
nnnlG 4 W ANERY. ...:...u King S.
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4.
Schr Earl L Mason sailed from i'rn. ;,ieHI
for Georgetown 23d.
Schrs al Vance and III Dansy, Eni,rget1w Il
st Now York Dl:h
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MILITARY INSTITUTE.

My daughters will reopen their SCHOOL for
GIRLS End LITTLE BOYS, 1T my house, ell
King street, Oh MONDAY. Sent. 10TH 1878
aug 20-td j. NJ. BKOADUS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1878-07-17
washington Items.

WASHINGTON, July d. Marcus A.
Wright has been appointed al agent forthc
War Department to collect Confederate re-
cords OF the late war which are not in the
Confederate archives now here.
The indications are that the Treasury will
soon commence paying the current oblica-
tions of the Government in smaller gold
coin. The coin balance is steadily incrcas-
Ing. At the close OF business to-day it was
5000 900.
The Secretary OF the Treasury will to-
morrow issue call for the redemption OF
an additional &5,000,000 OF 5-20's.
The Post Office authorities have arrested
Joseph Breckenridge, clerk in the Fort
Wayne Ind.) post-otiice, for robbing regis
tered letters. The arrest is considered inn
portant, as the practice has been going on Il
long time.
The Cabinet to-day gave attention to the
national finances. Secretary Sherman gave
information concerning his recent trip to
New York.
J. r. Dodge, for sixteen years connected
with the Agricultural Department, has re-
signed. He was the wcI.-known cotton sta
tistician OF the department.