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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15
AUCTION SALES.
By Green & Wise,

[Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
FXEOUTOR,s SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL RSTATE-Wil be offered for sale.
by public auction, on SATURDAY, the sth
east front of the Postofoe. ia this city, tha fol-
lowing described property. to wit:
No. IA TWO ACRE LOT, bounded By
Fsyette. Payne. Ocoaoco and Pendleton streets.
being the squsra next west Of "Colross" with
the buildings snd thefs21 in
ING, now occupied by Mr. W. EN-. Webb
No. UNWILLING HOUSE and LOT at
the southeast corner of Cameron and Henry sts
being nineteen feet ten inches on Cameron st..
and eighty.three feet three and one half inches
No9-THE THREE STORY BRICK
BUILDING on the south side of Prince street.
about twenty.eight feet west of Union street,
twenty.three feet front. and in deep forty fest,
four inches.
SLATED WAREHOUSE, No. 43 south Union
street, now occupied by Messrs. Beckham & %;
twenty-five feet two inches front, and ninety.one
No. 5-THE 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 now occupied by Mr..
No. 6-THE 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. 1.-The 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 fest alley, now occupied by
Mr.. Swain.
Terms of Sale: Ono 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.
All taxes subsequent to 1877 and the ccsts OF
deed and deeds of trust to be paid by the pur-
chasers. FRANCIS MILLER,
s. FERGUSON BEACH.
Executors of Samuel Miller, doc 4.
nv 9-eotJ ell &dtJe7
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By +. A. Kerby, Auction, 'o': r.


mo. Sc King street. Alexandria, w nu q,
RY VIRTUE OF DEGREES Or a.
~ Circuit Court Of the city Of Alexana. II"
Virginia, rendered at the November term, 1875
and the November term, 1877, in the chancery
suit Of Fairfax against Thornton and others, the
undersigned, commissioners by said decree
thereto authorized, will proceed, on SATUR.
DAY, the 18th day Of June, 1878, at IL o'clock
Market Building, on Royal street, in the said
city Of Alexandria, Va :, q TRACT OF LAND,
in Fairfax county, Virginia, containing six
thousand seven hundred and ity-four (6764)
acres. in the bill and proceedings mentioned.
being tho residue Of the original purchase by
Thornton from Fairfax remaining unsold. The
Washington and Ohio Railroad is located
through the tract A plat Of tho property will
be exhibited at the time and place of sale, and
the same offered in lots or as whole, as may
prove to the interest of all parties concerned
Terms of Sale: Ten thousand dollars cash.
and the residue of the purchase money to be
payable in equal instalments at one, two and
three years, respectively, with interest from the
day OF sale, to be evidenced and secured by the
bonds of the purchaser, with good personal So
curity; the commissioners to retain the title to
said land until the purchaser shall have paid all
of the purchase money. Conveyanclng at thu
cost Of the purchaser.
s. FERGUSON BEACH,
FRANCIS L. SMITH, Jr.,
Sd l0-2awts Comm'rs Of sale.
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By e. A. Kerby, Auctloneer.

T'RUsTEEs SALE OF A VALUABLE
l. MARKET GARDEN-By virtue of
deed of trust executed by William Fuller to
Charles E. Stnsrt bearing date on the lst day
of February. 1872, ald of record in the land
records of Fairfax county, Virginia, liber o.
No. 4, folio 60, the subscriber, .(who has been
duly appointed as trustee in the said deed OF
trust in the place of the said Charles e. Stuart,
who has departed this life) by the direction 0!
the beneficiary in the said deed of trust, will
expose for sale by public auction, on SATU X.
DAY, the 18th day of May, 1878. in front of the
Market House, on Royal street, in the city OF
Alexandria, Va. at II M. the property thereby
conveyed, VIZ: TWO LOTS or GR0gND,
with the BUILDINGS and IMPROVE
MENTS thereon, in the said county of Fairfax,
bounded as follows: Lot No. l. bounded on the
north by Jefferson street. (extended) on the east
by Patrick street, (extended) on the south by
Greene street, (extended) 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, (extended) on the south
by Church street, (extended) and on the west
by Henry street. (extended) being the property
formerly owned and occupied by Albert Spinks.
Terms Of Sale-Cssh.
az 26-eots ALBERT STU ART, Trustee
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OFFICIAL.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN.

at regular meeting of the Board OF Alder.
men, held May IA, 1878. there wera present.
VIM. A. Moore, esq.,, President. and Messrs
Smoot, Armstrong. DoWnhsm, o N cal and Reid
A resolution spproprlatlng SOU TOT The re-
pairs OF franklin street was received from the
Common Council and laid over until the next
meeting.
A petition Of H. w. Av9ry for permission to
erect bay window to his dwelling; also petls
ton of sundry cit;z ,ns for a gas lamp at the n
e. corner of Lee street and Thompson's alley
also petition of the Society Of s.. Vincent OF
Paul also q resolution appointing James e
Green, W. P. Graves and j G. Nevett of the
lat ward Samuel Fisher, E. 7. Steele and J. 4
Edelin,, Of the I'd ward George f. Steinsr, Don.
aid Mclean and 8. N. Gsrwood, of the Sd ward
and q. T. Erwin, 4. l.. Adam and j. L.. Dyson.
of the 4th ward, IS judges CT election in their
respective wards, were received from the Com
mon Council and their action concurred in.
The salary bill, laid on the table at the last
meeting, was called up, and upon its passage
was lost by the following vote: Ayes, Mr.: Reid
Il. Noes, Messrs. Smoot Armstrong, Down
ham. o. Neal and Mr.. Preadent-5.
An act fixing the salaries Of the corporation
officers was introd uced, read. three times and
lost by the following vote: Ayes, Messrs. Mar
bury, Armstrong. Downhsm and O'Neal-4.
Noes, Mes.rs. Smoot, Reid and Mr.. Presi-
denis.
A communication from the Auditor was re-
ceived and read, and $500 appropriated for the
use of the Committee on the Poor.
A petition of J. M. Hill & Go. for permission
to erect lamp post in front of Ssrepts Hall was
received from the Common Council, their action
non concurred in and referred to tho Committee
on Light.
A bill of J. Entwisle, jr, $66 IS, was ordered
10 be paid.
A petition of Mary Solomon for abatement OF
taxes also bill OF Smoot s. Perry, So Is; also
resolution empowering the Finance Committee
received from the Common Council and their
scion concurred in.
A remonstrance from w. w. Harper and
others against the petition of r. W. Avery for
permission to erect bay window to his dwell
ing was referred to the Committee on Streets
The Revenue bill for the next fiscal year was
received from the Common Council, and after
the first reading was laid over until next Mon.
day night.
The Board then adjourned.
Testo: JNo. j. JAMESON, Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

ka- A GENTLE HINT-Tn our style Of eli
rain, wind and sunshine often intermingled in q
single day-it is no wonder that our children,
friends and relatives are 30 frequently taken
from us BY neglected colds, half the deaths re.
sulting 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 Hemorrhsges, Pneumonia. Severe
Coughs Group or any disease of the Throat or
Lungs, its success is simply wonderful, as your
druggist will tell you. German Syrup is now
sold in oyery town and village on this continent.
Sample bottles for trial 10c; regular size 75c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15
AGRICULTURAL,
HERBERT BRYANT'S
ADVERTISEMENT

We offer AGRICULTURAL ENGINES
and complete outfits for threahing and cleaning
al kinds Of grain on the most favorable terms
and at the lowest rates.
MALTA DOUBLE SHOVEL Pillow (gen-
uine) at ST.
MALTA SINGLE SHOVEL Pillow (gen-
uine) at So Is.
MALTA DOUBLE bHOY e l. FLOW
PLATES At 81 per pair.
ROUTES DOUBLE SHOVEL PHO
PLATES ct 81 50 per pair.
EXPANDING OULTIVATORSf five tooth,
reversible points. 81 30.
IRON AGE CULTIVATOk:, five tooth,
reversible points, S. 60.
FARM WAGONsI FARM WAGONSi
CHAMPION REAPERS and MOWERS.
~ Special attention is asked to the NEW
CHAMPION MOWER, front cut.
WHEEL RAKES md HARVEST TOOLS
generally.
FRANK GOES SUPER PHOSPHATE,
PERUVlAN GUANO, BONE BUST,
GROUND PLASTER. &c.
HERBERT BRY AMI,
ap 15-eo,t no. 25 KING STREET.
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The GREAT EXPRESS COMPANIES. The
three great express companies are the United
States, Adams, and the American. They em
ploy, all together. 90 armg Of men aud host
of horses. For their men and their horses,
these three great companies use exclusively
Giles Liniment Iodide Ammonia.
Sold by E. S. Leadbeater & Bro. Send fof
pamphlet. DR.. GILES,
45l Sixth Avenue, N. Y.
Trial size IS cents.
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PORT or aLEIa.rDREd, NAY Is.
Sun rises. .......... so Sun sets.. .........


PORT OF aLEIAJrDREd, NAY Is.
Sun rises so Sun SETS. ..........
ARRIVED.
Str Lady of the Lake. Norfolk, to Reed.
CLEARED
Str Lady Of the Lake, Norfolk, by F A Reed.
Schr Ellen Tobin, Allyn's Point, by Ameri-
can Coal Go.
PASSED UP.
Schrs Margaret Lyons, Bostea; Florence
Lockwood New Haven Matte franklin {;
Belle Halliday, Providence; Emelia Birdsall
Providence; Laura Robinson, Philadelphia; y
Edwards, New York; James q Hoyt, New
York; p 8 Terry, New London; Emma +
Hart and Stephen Morgan.
PASSED DOWN.
schrs Kste, Norfolk; Belle Halliday. Provl
dence; VIM Mason, Providence; hotch4m.
Stonington; j F Baker, Theo Dean and q d.
Sanford.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Mary Slusman cleared from New York
for Georgetown 18th.
Schr 9 G Smith, Taunton for Georgetown, at
Newport 18th and sailed 18th
A dispatch from Lewes, Del, reports that the
schr Kay, in ballast, came ashore this morning
7 miles south of Cape Henlopon. Crew saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

LOAF CAKE, WITH FRUIT.-Two largo cups
Of powdered sugar, one and half cups ofbut.
ter, stir to q cream, five cups of -four. with
three teaspoonfols of DooLEY's YEAST PoWD:
Err, one cup Of sweet milk, half pound Of
raisiDs, two ounces of citron cut in small pieces,
one grated nutmeg, one wine glass Of wine, 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 aud fruit; mako this into two
loaves; bake slowly one hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

In ADDITION to the other officers to be voted
for Ga the % inst, magistrate and constable
are to be elected 10 each of the four wards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15
DECEIVERSHIP NOTICE.

DECEIVERSH1P NOTICE.
Under o decree of the Hon. James Keith.
Judge of the Circuit Court, appointing RE-
CETVER OF TIE FARMERS AND ME.
CHANICS' SAVING BANK OF Alexsndris,
Va, all persons indebted to said savings bank
are hereby Motif al to settle with
NV l3-lm JAS. 81. REID, Receiver.
DARIS GREEN, FOR POTATO BUGS
L Another large supply Just receivcd FL, 20 H.
sect Powder. Rat Poisons snd Butter Color,
from 1Oc. TO $l.(0 re7 bottle. Fer sale By
nv II i. S. LEADBEATER& BRO.
4 XLE GREASE! AXLE GREASE!!
1--WE have on hand q large stock of Axle
Grease which we are selling at the lowest mar
ket ratee. MCLEAN y UHLER,
myI 107 King steet
DRIME VALENCIA and MESSINA OR.
L ANGES and LEMONS just received.
nv GEO McBURNEY e SON.
DLACK AGRICULTURAL EASjust re.
ID ceived at HERBERT BRYAN1'S,
my7 ~ No Is King street.
a FULL LINE OF SUGARS received and
n for sale very cheap by
ian 25 ~, 4. w. AVERY, 226 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

STEAMER MARY WASHINGTON The steam
er Mary Washington, which is lying at Prince
street dock, has been thoroughly overhauled
aud reprinted preparatory to going on the
Mount Vernon route on the 25th instant, as
heretofore announced in the Gazette. Her pad.
die boxes are now ornamented with large sized
pictures of the Mansion House at Mount
Vernon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

POLICE IrEMs.-rhe following cases have
beeu tried since yesterday:
Louisa Plaoide, for being drunk and disor-
~, was fined aud discharged.
Alexander Carter, colored, for being drunk
and disordery, was discharged with reprl'
maud.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

EPISCOPAL CoUNcIL.-The rectors and
delegates from the various Episcopal churches
of this city left last night and this morning
for LYnchburg, to attend the Annual Council
of the Diocese, which met there to day
Among the questiocs to como up is that OF 9
further division Of the diocese by cutting OF
the Southside counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

CONSERVATIVE WARD MEETINGS. Tho con:
sentative ward meetings for the nomination OF
members of the Board Of Aldermen and Com
mon Council will be held to. night. The places
of meeting will DO as usual, and the hour,
eight CLOCK A full attendance is desired in
order that the sentiments of the voters may be
fully and freely known, and good men selected
&c represent them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

A LEXANDRIA WATER COMPANY-A
"a dividend of TWO DOLLARS per share
will be paid 10 the stockholders at the flee of
the company, No. Is Prince street, on and after
WEDNESDAY, the 18th instant
my 1885, T. D. FENDALL, Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

PERSONAL judge R. Fl. Cockerllle OF
Fairfax, was in the city yesterday, and has en-.
tirey recovered from his broken leg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15
VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

RETURNS OF ANOTHER RUsH-We opened
this tMoudayj morning., the remainder CT the
stock chased from i:m retiring from bust
ness
a9~ 900 yards Of Shrtog Linen. 4Oc q
yard. worth 81 yard.
a0~ l 500 yards Of Dress Linen, l9, yard,
slightly soiled, worth 3OJ.
IA 900 yards CT yard wide Blesched Mus
lus. 7c yard, worth l2o.
R9 2,200 yards yard vide Besched Mus
Ios, 64o yard. worth 1910.
"a 100 yards yard wide unbleached do.
heavy, 6ne, 81 yard, worth l25c.
sI 60 dozen extra heavy add large slz:
Towels, all linen, 25,
Hsg~ % dozen Ladies' Balbrigau Hose, l29o
pair, worth CSC.
And great many other goods, which will
be sold ss Special Sale, and under our regu.
lar prices. As these goods are all bought fol-
cash dowo we get large inducements and offer
the same at great advantage to our customers.
Special sale this week.
my l3-lw ISAAC EIcnBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

The WEATHER. The rain Of yesterday
morning continued during the night and all OF
to day without cessation, unti shortly after
noon, when there were signs of clearing up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

M~A TRANQUIL NERVOUS SYSTEM can ncv.
or be possessed by those whose digestive and ASST
initiative organs arein state of chronic disorder.
Weak stomachs make weak nerves. To restore
vigor and quietude to the latter, the frst must
he iuvigoia.ed and regulated The ordinary
sedsliVes may trsuquilizs the nerves for while,
but they can never, like Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, removed the causes of nervous debility.
That superb invigorant and corrective Of dis
also the effect of impsrting tone to the nerves.
The delicate tissues of which they are constituted
when weakened in consequence of impoverish.
ment CT the blood, resulting from imperfect d.
geston and assimilation, draw strength from the
fund of vitality developed In the system by the
Bitters, which imparts the required impetus to
riches the circulation, and gives tone and regul-
srty 10 the secre:ive and eVscuati7e organs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

E9- If YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS BooT OR
Shoe, Of the finest material, best workmanship
and perfect fit, 60 to WADDETs, No. ITO King
| street. ap3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

The market to-day was dull End Quot, ths
unlavorable weather causing a depression in
ioeling. In Flour there is little doing and quo.
tslions are nominsl Wheat continues IN good
receipt, and 1856 bushels were offered. and the
bak sold at l2l, though few fancy lots
brought 1913 Corn is scarcely so firm, and 738
bushels of mixed and yellow brought S.. Moth
ing doing in Rye or Oats. Country produce
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

Ra5- VARIOUS CAUsEs-advaucpg years,
care, Sickness disappointment, and hereditary
predisposition-all operate to turn the hair gray,
and either Of them incines it to shed premature
~. AYERS HAIR VIGoR will restore faded or
gray, light and red hair to rich brown or deep
black. as may be desired ltsoftena and cleanses
the scalp, giving it a healthy action, and re-
moves and cures dandrutf and humors. By its
use falling hair is checked, and new growth
will be produced in all csses where the follicles
are not destroyed or glands decayed. Its effects
are beautifully shown on bfaahy, weak OF sckly
hair, to which a few applications will produce
the gloss and freshness of youth. Harmless and
sure in its operation, it is incompatible as 8
dressing, and is especially valued for the soft
lustre and richness of tone it imparts. 1t con.
tsius neither oil nor dye, and will not soil or
color white cambria; yet it lasts long on the hair
and keeps it fresh and vigorous. E. s. Lead
bester & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15
PENNSYLVANIA Republicans.

HARRISBURG, Pa, May 15.-The repub'
lican State convention was called to order at
1890 o'olock, 10 the Opera House, by Chair
man Wilson, who counseled order 10 the con.
veu,ion, 80 that business might be quickly dis.
patched.
After the calling of the roll Mr. Palmer, OF
LIZ erue county, nominated for temporary chair.
man j. N. Pariancc, of Butler, and General
Koontz, of Somerset, nominated A. y. kautt'
mao, of lancaster. r,
The vote resulted :--Purrianca, l49; kautt'
man, o..
MIR. Purriancc, Oh taking the chair, stated
that the mission Of the republican party was
not yet ended and would not be until unity
and peace had beer established 10 all parts OF
the country.
Ga motion Of Mr.. Magee, of Allegheny, q
committee of seven was appointed on contested
sesta.
Mr.. Cessna, Of Bedford, made a motion,
which was adopted, that committee OF nifty
be appointed 90 platform, and that all resolu
lions be referred to the committee without de-
bate.
On motion of Mr.. Reeder, Of Northampton,
a com mittee of fifty was appointed on perma'
pent organization.
HARRISBURG, Pa, May l5.-Hon. John
Cessna was chosen chairman OF tho committee
on resolutions, and Gen. Howard Reeder chair
man Of that 90 permanent organization.
Several motions to adjourn temporarily were
| lost, when tho presiding officer decided that 40
business could be received until the various
| committees had made their reports. This had
| the same effect as temporary adjournment,
and the Opera House was cleared of delegates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

l@ AN ELEGANT STocK OF SPRING AND
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlemen's wear
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LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var Depart
cent, ORice ofthe Chief Signal Officer, Wash
ington D. e., May Is, l878-l0:3O a. M
For the MiddleStstes northeast backing to north
west winds, falling followed by rising barometer
cloudy and rainy, followed by clearing weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

Persuade your suffering friend to use Du.
rang's Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism and
he will afterwards thank you. Don't forget
that Lodilte's Headache Specific cures head.
ache 10 to 20 miDutes Sold by all drug.
giste. NH lS-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

MoTHERsl MOTHERS MOTHERS Don't
fail to procure Mrs. WINsLoW's SOOTHING
SYRUP for all diseases Of teething in children.
It relieves the ohild from pain, cures wind collie,
regulates the bowels, and by giving relief and
health to the child, gives rest to the mother.
1-1,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED. -Ol the 10Th
of April the boot and shoe mandatory OF Z.
Mccullough, at Wilmington, Delaware, was
robbed OF about 900 worth of goods. One
of the thieves was arrested in Washington a
short time since by Detectives McDevitt and
McE!fesh and most Of the goods recovered.
To-day Officer James Smith succeeded 10 find
ing the rest of the goods OF second hand store,
10 this city, and restoring them to their owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

People learn wisdom by experience. 4 man
never wakes up his second baby to see it laugh.
but always keeps Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup
bo ndu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

THE FISHERIES. The Potomac fisheries IRE
drawing day by day nearer to close and the re-
ceipts st Fisbtown are now scarcely worth report:
Jog Yesterday there were about 1900 shad re-
ceived, which sold at sl2 per hundred. To-day
about 400 shnd were sold at $l2a$l4. AL! the
shores on the Maryland side, except Chapman's
Monkeys Point, Bryan's Point and Sandy Bar,
havo cut cut. To addition to these the shores at
Stoney Point, High Point and Ferry Landing.
which arc fshed by the Messrs Gibsen, who send
all of their fish to Washington, are still 10 opera
ton. It is expected, however, that all OF the
shcres named will cut out this week or early
next week The season has been very un'
successful one for all parties concerned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

~ A CARDIFF being currently reported
that am to be Deputy Sergeant in case Of the
election of Mr.. o. III, Monroe as Sergeant, l
desire to inform my Friends" and all Others
that would not accept any ssOh position. 1.-The
game is not worth the candle.'
my 11-1Ws GKo w. hOCR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

NEW YORK, Nav Is Stocks about steady.
Money 4. Cold 1O04. Flour quiet and hea7y.
Wheat dull and 4alc lower. Corn dali and o
shade lower.
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WARD MEETINGS.

A VERILL CHEMICAL PAINTS, believed
"A to be the best ready mixed Paints made in
this country, we offer at factory prices We
have been the local agents for the above for sew.
eral years. and our sales have been large. and
sale CALCICAKE, or Compressed Calcimis!e,
ready for use by the addition of hot water; q
beautiful article for cslcmining wslIa, ceilings
&c. For sale by
my IA =. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
WTANTED-G GOD CANVASSERS for
w Alexandria city and county; also for ev-
cry county in the State for the best pub
icstion out, LARGE PROFITS. OUTFIT one
Agent All st., s. G.. Washington, D. @.
my 13-3t#
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C.9JNHL COMMERCE..

Arrived-Boats NJ II Russell, to T Ag1ew
s %; Z Rinehart to Hamp y Bait Goal GO i;
Willie and B Mills, to Georges Creek Coal Co.
Depsrted-Boat NJ q Russell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-15

Cows and Calves 500 to 3d.. ........
The msrke! was poorly supplied with cattle
This week; there wero offerings of but car load,
which sold ct about last week prices. Calves
in good supply and sold readily ut quotations
Sheep and Lambs are arriving freely and soil
slowly at decline of fully &c. Hogs in good
supply and dull. Cows and Calyes-da and
!ower Market fair.