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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
Fr0m Washington.
ESPECIAL 10 THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. May Is.

The Senate was not in session to day.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
10 the House of Representatives So sooo IS
the journal was read,
Mr., Stephens, of Ca, stated that be was
absent by leave of the House when the Potter
investigation resolution was voted on, and it be
had been present, and had not been paired.
would have voted against the resolution.
Mr. Ellis, from the Committee on Elections,
made o majority report on the South Carolina
contested election case of Richardson v5. Ralney,
colored, with a recommendation that neither
party is entitled to the seatand that it be de-
clared vacant.
It was msde the regular order for next
Thursday.
The Speaker appointed conference COM
mittee on the Indian appropriation bill.
Mr.. Foster moved non concurrence 10 the
Senate amendments to the Joint resolution pro-
vidiog for the completion of tho Washington
Monument, aud the motion was agreed to.
MIR. Durham asked for another conference
committee on the Military Academy bill, which
was granted, and the committee was ap-
pointed.
A message from tho President enclosing a
report from the Fishery Commissioners, Was
read, and ordered to be printed.
Mr. Reagan tried to call up the regular order,
his bill on ioter. State commerce, but on motion
of Mr.. Hewitt the House went iato committee
OF the whole on The army appropriation bill,
aud Mr.. Hewitt, of N. Y, addressed the House
ia favor OF the proposed reduction.
NOTES.
Gov. McCrocry, Of Ky, was on tho floor Of
the House to day.
Tho republicans did not introduce their reso.
luton for general investigation into the Pres,
dental fraud as promised to-day. 1t is said
the democrats would have voted for it without
q dssension.
TIE emergency being over, the leaves Of alb
scnoe granted in the House to-day on account
&C "pressiog business, were numerous.
Mr.. Kelley, of Pa, it is said declines re
publican domination from bis district, looking,
il il thought. to the Nationals" as the party
that ui'l take him up. This is certainly a
straw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
HP LIVER IS KING. The Liver is the i'm.

aaP LIVER IS KING.-The Liver i the im-
poriaI organ of the whole human system, as it
controls the life, health and happiness of man.
When it is disturbed in its proper action, al
kinds Of ailments are the natural result The
digestion of food the movements of the heart
and blood, tie action of the brain and nervous
system, arc all Immediately connected with the
workings of the Liver 1t has been successful
ly proved that Green's August Flower is un-
equalled in curing all persons afflicted with Dys-
pepsa or Liver Complaint, and all the numer-
Gus symptoms that result from an unhealthy
condition of the Liver and Stomach. Sample
bottles to try 10 cents. Positively sold in I'll
towns on tho Western Continent. Three doses
will prove that it is just what you want.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

My WIFE SUFFERED with prolapsus uteri-
fuor albus, complicated With other female troub.
les. Her life was miserable. Rev. Guy s.
Fnz,y, of the Methodist Church; advised me
to try Giles Liomeot Iodide Ammonia, he
telling me Of the wonders it bad performed on
bis wife, who was martyr to such troubles,
and is now we'll | obtained the Linment, aud
my wife is CURED CHARLES R. JONES,
Editor Observer,
Charlotte, N. G.
Write to Dr. Giles, 45l Sixth Avenue, n. Y,
who will cure without charge.
Sold by all druggists.
Trial bottles Is cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

LOAF CAKE, WITH FRUIT. Two large cups
of powdered sugar, one and half cups Of but
ter, stir to a cream five cups of -four, with
three tcaspoonfuls of DooLEY's YEAST PowD.
Err one cup CT sweet milk, half pound of
raisiDs two OUNCES Of ctron cut in small pieces
one grated nutmeg, one wine glass Of wine, onc
of brandy, eight eggs, add the four with the
milk, sugar and butter, the beaten yolks of the
eggs, and then the whites we'll beaten, then
the wine, spice and fruit; make this into two
loaves; bake slowly one hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
Bz Grenn & Wise.

Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
STEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
L PROPERTY-By virtue Of q deed Of trust.
dated Msrch l4!b, 1872, and duly recorded III
liter -. No 2. page Jig, ono Of tho land records
in the Clerks otlico of tho Corporation Ooust OF
the city Of Alexandria, Va, and at the request
of the patty secured thereby. will sell BY pub
lie auction, in front of the Mansion House hctsl,
in said city, on WEDNESDAY, the 10Th day or
May, 1873 at y o'el2cIs m, IL that certsln
PARCEL Or LOT OF GROUND, improved
by q VALUABLE DWELLING end OUT
BUILDINGS in the city Of Alexandria, Vs.,
bounded and described to wit: Beginning on
tho west side Of Columbus street forty three (4S)
feet from the south side Of Oronoco street. and
running thence south with Columbus street
sixty (G0) feet thoncs west parallel to Oronoco
street to the east line of twenty (2D) feet alley
extending out into Oronoco street; thence
north with said alley and parallel to Columbus
street sixty feet thence east in direct line to
the beginning with right of way over said alley
in common with others entitled thereto.
Terms One third cash; ths residue in two
equal instruments at six and twelve months,
bearing six per cont interest. and secured by
deed OF trust on the premises or oil cash, at tho
option Of the purchaser. All conyoyancing at
the cost Of The purchaser.
my 13-eots w. II. CLAGETT, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
6y Green s. Wise

GReal Estate Agents and Actioneers.J
DY VIRTUE or a DECREE OF TIE
ID Circuit Court of tho city of ALEXANDRIA,
Virgins, rendered a. the September tefm 1877,
in the suit Oft. g. King against The Alexandra
and Fredericksburg Railway Company and
others, TIE undersigned, commissioners therein
named, will proceed on SATURDAY, tho
FIRST OF JUNE. 1878. st twelve . clock NJ,
TO sell by public auction, in front OF tho Market
Building on Royal street, in the said city OF
Alexundris Va, TIE WHOLE OF Ia AL
EXANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG
Railway extending from the southern end
of the Long Bridge IN Alexandris county, Va,
TO Quantco, in Stafford couuty, in SAID State.
together with ali and singular It's franchises
rights intere.ts, privileges property anG estate,
rea porsonal and mixed, WhcroSoGyer sl.Gsla
snd by wbonsoever held. The rolling stock o.
said railway consists OF
Four (l) Locomotive Engines.
Five (5) Passenger Cars
Two (2) Combined Passenger and Baggage
Cars.
Two (2) Baggage Cars.
Twenty-one eli Gondola Cars freight
Terms of Sale: Ten per centum or the pull
chase money 10 be psd in cash, and ths residue
in three equal annual payments from the day OF
axle; tho deferred payments 10 be evidenced oy
tia bonds of tho purchaser, bearing interest,"
will security satisfactory to said commissioners
of sals, the title to said property to be retained
until .ths purchase money is fu! y paid the put'
chaser no. 80 be lot into possession until the sale
saslI have basn confirmed by ssid court
n. Il. WELLS,
FRANCIS L. SMITH, Jr.,
my 2i2swts Comm'rs Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

Stop it at ouce If you see your nurse giving
the hsty either Laudauuw, Paregoric or any
soothing remedy containing cpiatos. stop 1t at
once lfyou want good medicine for your
children. get Dr.. Bulls Baby Syrup, warranted
to contain nothing Injurious, but safe and ctt'
cient. Price % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
E,OenI SreVItieS.s

MIR. Robert Portser declines the nomination
tsudcred him ti,a other night at the Court.
house meeting.
lhc Circuit Court for the couaty, Judge
James Keith, will meet Monday. A number
Of parties will probably De indicted at this term
for violations Of the Moffett liquor law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

ENTERTAINMENTS. The Y. s. Soclals and
a number of other friends Of Hiss Henr.ctta
Strauss, daughter OF Alderman Henry Strauss,
gave surprise party last aight 10 honor OF ncr
birthday. The music was furnished by Ptoi.
Medley, and dancing was kept up unll late
hour. At 1890 those present marched toto
tho supper room where an ample repast was
spread, to which full justice Was done Among
those present were Misses iianne bondhelln'
Flora Grigg, Ida Brag@F,; Nethc Donpe,Iy,
Hottie Lindhelmer, Clara Watermao' Martha
and Bertha Rosspthal Emma Stein, Emma
Eyaps Bette Duffcy. SalIie Wallach aud Stella
KaufFman, and Masters L. Wenzel, Phil. Blond
helm, Louis Brager, Morgan Ross, John Acton,
Albert Stein, John Strauss, Phil. Lindhelmer
and Maurice Kaufman.
Mr.. James Wilkes and bride, nee Padgelt,
gave an entertainment at their residence last
night, which was largely attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

Waned-By every one who has an inte.
gent conception of its value-Healh. Health
depends upon the possession of pure blood and
pure blood is the sure possession of those who
use Dr.. Bulls Blood Mixture, acknowledged
as q superior blood purifier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

RETURNS OF ANOTHER RUsu.-Wc opcus d
this (Monday) morning, the remainder OF til"
stock purchased from firm retiring from bust
ness:
~ 3 600 yards of Shifting Linsn. doe q
yard, worth 81 yard.
w l 500 yards of Dress l. Geo, 10, syafj,
slightly solled, worth 30,.
So 1000 yards Of yard wide Bleached Mus
Inns. 7c 9 yard, worth l2c.
esJ 1920 yards yard vide B!eacned Mua-
Inns. 64o a yard, worth 1880
E5 2l00 yards yard wide uoblesehed DO.
heavy, foe, SO yard, worth l24c.
re- so dczsu extra heavy and large size
Towels, all linen, 25o.
"a % dozen Ladies Bslbrigau Hose, 1870
pair, worth Csc, -,
Add great many other goods, which will
be sold as Special Sale, aud under our regu-
lar prices. AS these goods are all bought for
cash dowo, We get large Inducements and offer
the same at great advantage to our customers.
Special sale this week.
my l3-lw ISAAC ElcHBERe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
PORT OF .aLEIa.N:DRIs, My IS.
Sun rises 48 Sun SETS. .........

ARRIVED.
Steamer Sue Baltimore, to Broders & Co.
She reports six vessels in the river bound up.
Schr Charles Dennis. Norfolk. to w A Smoot.
May 18TH off Wolf Trap, during gale Of wind,
carried away windlass.
Schr Grey Eagle, James river, to Smout &
Perry.
Schr Bradshaw, Stusrts wharf, to g II Rob.
inson & Son.
CLEARED.
StrJ W Thompson, LeonardtowD, by FA Reed.
Str Msttano, Nomini, by Brodsrs s. Co.
Schr Oliver @ Booth. Newark, by American
Coal %.
Schr Jane L Nowton Boston, by j P Agnew
s. Co.
PASSED DOWN.
Scbrs NJ Harlow, Hoboken; II A Tabor,
New Bedford Julia A Crawford, New Haven !;
Moonlight, New York; K 7 Carlisle. Provi.
dence; Stephen Morgan, Fall River. and Con-
stitution, -. from Georgetown.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., To-MoRRow.-o
:aR1sT CHURcH-Service st II a. m. and
ST. PAU1s CHuRcH-service al II g. M and
!. n m. by Rev. DR.. Norton.
GRACE CHURcH-Service st II g. Il. snd
AS D. m. by Rev. ID. F. Sprigg
ST. MARY's CHURcH-Mass at and IL a.
N. Vespers at 4 p. m.
UNION PREsBYT'N. CHURCH First Church,
no service
SECOND PREsBYrN. CHURcH--Sermon in the
morning and at night by Rev. VIM DinWddle'
METH. EPIs. CHURCH-SerVice st II a. m
and D. M by Rev. l.. H. Pesrce.
METH. EPIs. CHURCH SoUTH-Sorvice at II
a. M and p. m. by Rev. w. K. Boyle.
METH Prot. CHURCH-Service at II g. M
snd p. m. by the pastor, Rev. "; T. Grsh ar
Subject in the morning, 1.-THE Christian IL, ~
grim-hs guide and his rest; at night. 'Ihe
Preachers opinion of the Temporal Vanity OF
Qanities." O
BAPTIST CHURcH-service at II g. M and
D. m. by Rev. Mr.. Penick.
GERMAN Observation-Disclosures at p. nj.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Prayer meeting in the Meth. Prot Church at
4p. M Aims House at q p. M Jail at 2p m.
Open air meeting on Windmill Hill at 6a p. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

Persuade your suffering friend to use Du.
rang's Rheumatic Remedy for rheumatism and
he will afterwards thank you. Don't forget
that LodlIes Headache Specific cures head.
ache 10 to % minutes. Sold by all drug.
gists. NH lS-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
Sd l0-2awts
A CAR D..

A GARD
I announce to my friends and the public gen.
erslIy that I sm ow with Messrs. PIE ~
FIELDER & CO., who always hsys on mana
full line of DRY GOODS. NOTIONS, &C.
snd would solicit share Of their pstr9 mfGN
my l5-2W W, h, 5AAu AN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
CANAL COMMERCE..

Arrived-Bosts DR. NJ NJ Lewis L Boothe
and q 4 Hooh. to American Coal Co; DR. j w
Ferrow. to Blaen Avon Coal Co; F K Feeble
snd Miller, to J P Agnew s. Co; l. Lemen
TO Hsmp s. Bait Coal Co
Dcparted-Boats DR. NJ M Lewis, g L Boothe.
g K Hoof, Lizzie & Phillie. Mollie E Tice, D
Siebert NJ Fsnnon and w Farrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

Spencer L. Baird has been promoted from
Assistant Secretary of the Smithsonian Iusti.
tn.o 10 6ll the posiioo Of Secretary, left vacant
By The deceaac of Prof Joseph Henry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
LOCAL MATTERS

WEATHER PRopABILlTIEs.-W War Depart
rent Office of the Chief Signal 06scer, Wash
;iuotou. d. g., May IS. 187S-lU:SG a. M
IN IN the Middle States rising followed by falling
barometer, winds mostly from northeast TO
southeast, partly cloudy weather anu nearly
stationary temperature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

MOTHERS MOTHERS ! MOTHERS l-Don't
fail to procure Mrs. WINsLoWs SOOTHING
SYRUP for all diseases Of teethipg in children.
It relieves the child from pao, cures wiad collie.
regulates the bowels, aud, by giving relief and
health to the child, gives rest to the mother.
mar 1-1v
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

s9> IF YOU WANT A FIRST CLASS Boot OR
Shoe, of the finest material best workmanship
and perfect fit, 90 TO WADDEY's No. 10 King
street ap9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
By f. A. Kerby, Auctloneer.

rTRUsTEE's 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 LIST day
Of February, 1872, aad Of record in the land
records of Fairfax county. Virginia. liber O.
No 4, folio 60, TIA subscriber, (who has baeh
duly appointed as trustee in the said deed oil
trust in the place Of the said Charles E. Stuart
who has departed this life,) by tho direction Of
tho beneficiary 10 the said decd OF trust, will
expose for sale by public auction, on SATUK Il.
DAY, the 25th day OF May, 1873. in front of the
Market House. on Roya. street, in the city OF
Alaxandria, Vs., at II m, the property thereby
conveyed, viz: Two LOTS or GROUND.
with the B u IL d. N q 5 and IMPROVE
MENTS thereon, in the said county Of Fairfax,
north by Jefferson street, (e1tsnded) on the cas-!
by Patrick street, (extended) on the south by
Greene street, (eytended) and on the west by
Henry street (eytended) Lot No :, bounded
on the north by Greene street. (extended) on the
east by Patrick street. (sxIouded) 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 Ss!e-Cssh.
an 2G-eots ALBERT STUART. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

ssS- AN ELEGANT STooK OF SPRING AND
Summer Boots and Shoes for gentlemen's wear
al WADDEY's. ITO King st., Ale1s., Va. Zap 8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
COMMERCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May IS. 1S78.-There
is no change to note in prices since yesterday
and the market continues a at. Receipts of grain
are good and 1854 bushels of Wheat sold at 100,
and 1900 bushels of Corn at 81. So and 3D. a
few lots Of Rye brought 81 and Ct, and les
bushels Of Oats were taken at IS.
Coal REpoRT.-The following is report Of
the receipts and shipments Of coal during the
week ending to-day:
RECEIPTS. tons.
Amer. Coal Co., J: q. Parrot, jr., Agt... 1881
Hamp s. Bait, Edward Herbert, Agent. 200
j. P. Agnew s. Co.-..,....."."......""." 400
Iotal.' I,l9l
SHIPMENTS.
j. P. Agnew & Co.... ..............." 1851
American Coal Co....~............-..........
Hamp. u Balt."...........""..."., ....""."" l,6UU
Total. ....,... 5,l91
At the New York Produce Exchange yester-
day the lowest prices for provisions were made
ever before known. Pork was offered at So per
barrel, and lard declined to SIS 95 per cwt, which
is also the lowest price in the history of the
market Breadstuffs were also slightly lower.
oALlAMOhE nny IL LILO VI, VIZ -
do deferred At; Virginias, Consolidated, 500;
do I'd series 81; past due coupons -. Cotton
firm mddling 10bal0s Flour quiet and IN
changed Whest-Southern dull and steady;
Western dull and lower; Southern red l2Oal28i
do amber 1870; Penns red 126sl27; No 2 West
ern winter red spot and May 1851; June 125a
1851; July 1224a123. Corn-Southern steady
Western dull and lower; Southern white and
yellow 52a521 Western mixed spot and May
505a5C3; June 50aa51 July 81; steamer nomi.
nally as. Oats steady and unchanged. Rye
dull prime G5. Hay dull and unchanged.
Sugar firm at s2a94., Coffee steady and I'M
changed. Whiskey dull at 81 O6i.
BANK STATEMENT.-New York, Nay 49,
The statement of the associated banks, issued
from the clearing house to-day, shows the fol-
lowing changes
Loans, lQCroaSe..... Sl,eSl ,SJJ
specie, decrease. 439. oUU
Legal tenders, increase .."".... 24US. lOU
Deposits deere ..."........... l,25l, 90O
Circulation, decrease. ,......"".". ~, oOO
reserve decrease. l,oSo, 40
The banks now hold SD. 40l 275 IN excess of
the legal requirements.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, My IS.
Sun risea......... 48 Sun SETS. ............ s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

Fatal ACCIDENT. This morning about
hslEpast eleven O clock frg htiul accident oc'
CURED at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue
and Al ST., Washington. Two painters named
respectively William Crown and Charles
Stephenson were engaged 10 painting the out
side of what is kuowo az the Colooizaion
Building, when the 5csffo|d upoo. which they
we're sitting gave way, precipitating Grown to
the ground, distance of at least 100 teet,
killing him instantly. Stephenson, with great
presence of mind. caught by the crown mould
iug, and succeeded iu gettiog inside OF the
window. The accident was witnessed by a
large number of persons as the avenue at that
hour of the day is generally pretty lively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

pERsoNAL.-Col. M. D. Bal, formerly or aen{;rm y.
this city, who has been appointed ana ..II 1aavf
cd a. Golleotor Of Customs in Alaska Will 'eaVs
for bis new field Of duty about June 1s''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

NARROW GAUGE RAILRoA d. .as tempo.
iDgton Republican says that n wopA the ns1row
raFy suspended yesterday opUv exists iu OBJ
snOg light Of way thsI 2osd is graded The
35Sssy Sss .s s' Until he s:
peen who ara already appointed, ana WIN
are dsiIv expected to meet in Rosyo' 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
WLARcENY.-Tho Washington Repub'cau

HLARCENY.-Tho Washington Republican
soys:-
'"The csse II. Baum. charged with robblng +;
Mccullough, of Wilmington, Del. OF severa!
cases Of shoes, was called in the Police Court
,yesterdsy but at the request ofhe District, a. At
aorney, was continued until next Monday. inc
court fixed bonds at s., 0O0, but up to a late hour
last evening the pr oner was still at tollce hesG
quarters, as no one had appeared TO DecoE'o MS
surety"
This is the case involving several cases OF
shoes which were captured in this city, day
or two sioce. as mentioned 10 the Gazette.
The shoes were placed here on storage, by
Baum. -.-..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

Mg- A CARD-My name was u,ed at the
workingmens meeting without my knowledge
and consent and respectfully declinethe NOM
ination rendered me therest.
n ROBERT PoRTNRR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

TEA CARD.-Hsving permitted my name to
be used at the conservative meeting in the First
ward for the Beard of Aldermen and the choice
falling on another, decline all other nomina'
tions or Council. CH%l O. C.SMooT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

Do >I1cE IrEMs.--The following cases nave
h, - ;, led sipoe yesterday: :.
OSg P,o u Shepherd, coored, fer d!sordery cGo
au nto omd al Using bis wife, was tined anu o's'
charged. o,,orsd FIR heating George
h1soi T Befsy charged s %b with aDdi
ing the daughter of Rudolph nsticss Padeett
Whitt ran and Thompson and 0Sn'SSs0 ~
want of evidence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

/yuRN STARCH and COAS GELATlN 4
~ lI Jus ALLEN c. HARMON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

NEW SIaNALs.-The Washington KepuoIl'
can ssys:-"Owing to the rain last evening ' nc
exhibition Of the code OF signals invented Wy
DR.. Harris, Of Louisiana. which was TO nave
taken place at Fort Wbipplc. under the direo,
ton Of the Signal Department, was
the exhibition viii take place at eight o clock
.. M. In addition to the Signals oy oetooa' w.
halls ard colors, there will be attached to the
balloon several beautiful pyrotcchnica displays
such as stars, meteors, golden ram, Ss'' ""'0'
IN be seen from all parts of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

pEFINED LARD, best. in tierces and and
d s ID tin buckets, just received 6y
- " j. G. s. e. M1LBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

s. COS, PALE ALE and HlDDertf
u London Brown Stout a. TedaGe11 prs S0N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
WASHINGTON SUBURBAN RAILWAY. Ii
thA limited States Senate, Yesterday,

Mr. Harris called up the Senate bill toincor.'
WASH Washington, in the District Of Columbia, and
after brief discussion Mr.. Morrill, moved "a. 10 Q
recommit the bill to the District committee WIN
instructions sme a men b as
was reectedyeas IS nsys ~ Inc forb bid T the
use of steam in propelling cars through =, the 10
Sl5OOOO, and in various other minor particulars
The bill was then road a third time and passed
yeas 81, nays IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

CoA1. REPoRT.-The following is a report Of
the receipts and shipments Of coal during the
weak ending TO-DAY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

90 BgLS REFINED SUGARS bought
-" q. N. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

DAINTs OF ALL COL0RS, in oil ana dly'
f,h tS; '''' cor King and Columbus SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

pECEIVED THIS DAY-Three half chests
Is If very fine Gunpowdor Tea. ,ou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

At the New York Produce Exchange yester-
day the lowest prices for provisions were made
ever before known. Pork was offered at So per
barrel, and lard declined to $6 IS per cwt, which
is also the lowest price in the history of the
market Breadstuffs were also slightly lower
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18
BUNTINGS.

y7I,AVORING EXTRACTS ARE CHEAP
II at McBURNEI 8 SONS,
1e lGt and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

Urine VALENCIA and MESSlNA OK
Z ANGES and LEMONS Just reeeivea 6n
NV GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

DLACK ana COLORED SILK FIRM G Es
- "a largo assortment at
FERGUSON s. BROS,
my17 sc King sire et
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1878-05-18

DLACK AGRICULTURAL EASJu re-
- ceiyed at HERBERT By ANI'o,
- 20. No. 25 King street