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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

BENJAMIN Observation-Disclosures lha com.
promise bonds Of 1878 we're destroyed, f;w
days ago. tho portraits OF tho gentlemen that
ombelshcd item were cut out md presontt
10 their irienGs That of the iato B,ri amin
llallowcll WAS sent to 90 old pupil in distant
State, ard tho following reply hes boon re-
ceired:
benjamin HslIowell. / recognized them -,
aight. but on closer inspection l think they
have too sad look. Benjamin could look
stern, and havo often sccn tho same sad OK.
preston ca his f.ce rs tho artist has given, but
in portrait we expect to SEQ the faco lit up
ments, when FREQ from anxiety. Benjamin looks
rs if be was sorry on account of tho financial
straits his adopted city had fallen into and sym-
pathized heartily with the people in their efforts
TO extricate Themselves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

Special Correspondence of the Ah.ta. Gazette
WASHINGTON D. G., Nov. 81, 1879.
Thanksgiving Day has delightful wc,lhcr Tor
all the many who ere obser9iog il here.
All tho Offices. departments aud stores, aud in
fact all pl;c?s Of business but hotels and bar
rooms arc closed. and Pennsylvania Avenue is
crowded With prolneIadcrs Tho churches
were nuncrousy attended.
Mr.. Hayes Gcnits many OF tho statements
made 10 tho recent published accounts Of ia.
tcf7iGHs = ith BIC: Oh tho Virgin. State debt
question. lio says he novcr lhroaoocd the
federal officers iu Firsi!l FIR opposiog the
hlcCollcoh bill, and that after that bill was cx.
planned to him liz vas explained ty tho read.
lu:tors) ho had as much respect for = democratic
funder as iOr democratic readiuster. az in his
oploon tho pcClcr feature OF The nlcColloch bill
Is practice! Reputation. lie also says that the
republicans lii the Virginia Legislature eh5uld
remain united and throw The ouus felec.ingaYt-
rudlatlng U. !. Senator upon tho dCmOGratn. 10
giving }. Amber Sm!th'ssicHs before on thc:ed-
atollul cl(c ou should have iii that he cy.
pressed tho sentiment o! Senator'S Norton and
Walker ard several c)iofcd members OF tho
Legislature with Wnom he mad couveraed to tho
ctlec: that they would vote for Mahono 10 no.
ieronco 10 auy debt paying republican,
Repre- Icntal!Vc Jorgcuson is now ia Ech-
mond lookiog alter The senatorial fight, and it
is thought by his friends here that liz hiss lair
show oil clccl;oa.
Prjmincrt end vel! il fJrmctl gcn,etnen r9-
Gently arrived from Richmond report that there
Is no d9ub. ah6rt tho eli c ion OF Goa. Malone
as u. s. Senator, aud that there arc humorous
members ct ,hc Legislature who were elected
as debt payers who gro only waiting for al OF.
po!unlty TO shtN the high estimation in which
they hold the General by voting i1r him. They
also say lint they regret that an attempt was
made ny tho conservatives to effect Z comnr0.
misc with tho republicans by which roauhIl-
en- debt payer WAS 20 hayo bccn elected rs
Senator.
rs there &c msuy PERSONS iii Virginia who
suffered ty tho failure OF Jay Cook, it will il
tcrest them to know that al who hold their
original claims against him are now being psid
the tull VsIuo OF their GAINS tho recent iiso in
bonds and stocks having enabled him to raise
tho requisite money.
our correspondent was Informed to day 10y
gentleman. Tho knows whereof hn speaks.
that, contrary to the generally entertained opin
ion OF Mr.. Hayes tGototalism, he takes Loddy
every day CT his lilo, but, strange to say, takce
i: Just before retiring.
The annual meeting Of the g. Il O. Canal
&c. was held in Annapolis yesterday, but no
quorum vas present, and only routine business
was transacted No time has rs yet been desic-
mated for closing navigation.
Twenty boats arrived at Georgetown to day,
and twenty seven departed.
The annual report ct tho bureau OF yards ard
docks recommends system OF jatiics Tor inn
proving the channel OF tho Eastern Branch to
tho Navy Yard.
Among the Senators who arrived Yesterday
was Mr.. Vest, OF Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

! RIVER PI;ATES AND Roman GUIDE3.-
, Tho Washington Star ri yesterday evening
rays: "SiraDgera IN this city continue TO bn
taken 10 and donc ior, particularly those vino
visit Arlington ~ boat, and uDlcss something
IL done TO tresk III. awndllnz hy alleged guides
our city will 5000 have al uncnyiab!e rcrn!a
ton. Yesterday twO STRANGERS, nesting sou,c
CT these UhatGOrHad guides. were Shcwn
through tic city aud subsequently taken 10
Arlington. Wntre ether rarIes iGlacd them
and tho usual proposal 10 be. waJ made. Unn
of the STRIKERS was wise enough to sly: IL
don't gamble" but foolish enough 10 show
that he had money ty pulling roll Of bills
amounting to Sij out OF his vest pocket, Vhcn
one OF the party snalchcd II and escaped 10 the
woods. The htraDgers started on their return
10 this city 10 q boat. but their troubles were
not yet ever, for when about hall way across
the river the boat WAS hailed ty party con.
taiDirg scvsral men, who presented rGycivtls
and demanded 81 piece from tho strangers
before they would allow them to Proceed. 30 h
Of tho strangers ale certain that ttc7 would
know the parties again il they saw them, but
unfortunately were obliged to loave the city ltst
evening The police should warn strange 8
generally. against these dangerous prctcndcd
guides"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27
PROPOSALS.

- hh LED PROPOSALS will be received up
- to the Both instsnt from tie grnraFs at the
eity Tor sur PLflNG THE POOR OFTuEIN
w - kES with the following: Super tour Fer
ID; IEesl per peck collie (rrcenl rer ID tea rer
q" sugar per To- smoked hacon per ID fish per
teZ -ios two months from Deem Der lst 1879,
with The privilege Of renewing after expiration
of shove contract.
WIN. w. ROCK. 0. Q p.
nuv 2i-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

THANKSGIVING TURKEYS r Blake, of
the steamer w. w. C>tctra1, presented the
officers aud each enc Of his crew. with turkey
fer their III alksgiviug dinner. and thus strictly
Observed tho thanksgiving proclamation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

DISNER-hr. Frark Hume, otWasl ioetoa,
who lately purchased Warwick, 10 Alexandra
county. gave dinner at that place to day st
which there we've large number OF friends ftom
this city aud Washington prcselt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

BOYS MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Tho Boys
Missionary Society at tho Episcopal High
School, near this city. has been raorganized for
tho session. aud is in successful operation. The
officers for the year are: Robert l.. Randolph.
Of Baltimore, President; A. B. Kiusolsior. OF
Halifax. and VIM. Il. Craipbi, of Wcs. Vir-
George, Secretary, and Fred. j. Wirs;ou. oil
New York, Treasurer. Tho society includes
moro than seventy members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

TIE MARKET To Observation-Disclosures dirg
20 day WAS set apart for Thanksgiving, when it
is supposed that people require something cx.
ira, and cat moro than on other days. the mar
kct was rather smly attended on the part Of
buyers. but there were large number OF sellers
prc;cnt. Turkeys sold at II cents per pound :;
young pork at Q conIs; ducks 50 to 81 cents,
and chickens % to 30
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27
STOVES AMI, TINWAKE.
STOVES! STOVES!
AT 1IS KING STREET

al Iio MING STREET..
,lWeuld Call specisl attention to MY large stock
OF olOg rs, embracing Portshln Rsngcs, Cook,
LarIor, I'lilng Room and Office Stoves OF the
latest style and most improved patterns, each
ana every enc of which is guaranteed to Give
entire satisfaction. CIV
,, a Also SECTIONS. SpEAK'S and All other
TINE fLACE HEATERS put I'D to heat one,
two and three rooms. WV
nj Aih FURNACES for heating dwell
lngs, churches and public buildings a snecisIIv
M l :, nave constantly on band a large stock of
LIN WAKE. Chamber Sets, Coal Holds and
ShoVeis and Housefurnishing goods in general.
am also prepared to repair Fro Place Heat
eIs' not Ar Furnaces, Cook Stovc Ranges and
all other Stoves that ere msdc
Roofing, Gu!tering and Spouting done a. shor,
notice. Ia tho city and country, and on tho most
reasonable terms. All work warrantoi 70 give
satisfaction W H''
sopio TH03. HOY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

TIE ALEXANDRIA REFORM CLUB.-Tho
Alexandria Reform Club. numbering about
one hundred and fifty. md headed by brass
band. m2lched to The Baptist Chulci this
afternoon. and listened to temperance ser
mon by the Rev. Mr. Pearcc Of tho M. r..
Church. After which they returned to tboir
hall. which was handsomely decorated, and
pbr;ook of collation. which had been provided
Tor them, ard Whtro q mos enjoyable time
was spent toasts being offered and appro,
priately responded TO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

POLICE KEpoRT-ThcIo warc bu. t8o casca
st the NJ layers { Gioe this M rnirg-
VIM. II. Payne, stranger, iJT teing drunk
Was d!smi:s ID 90 the promise ha would leave
the city, aod that # Joe Robinson, also drunk
who vas focd IS but as Joe could cot rails that
amount, he was placed 10 eel icr meditation.
after which he will be allowed to JOIN the chain
gang, AID lend his aid toward c'cancg the
streets of the city, which is very nuch Deed,d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

THERE is 20 rebate of two per cent on State
Taxes for 1879, paid before December lst, as
is enormously believed, tho Legislature having
repealed that law last winter. But all persons
paying their bills before The above date will
save 40 addition of ivo per ceDt on their bills,
nov 26-35 NJ B. HARLOW, Treasurer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

PoP.-Tbo complimentary hop Of tho NJ. s.
Soclals, an organization Ct this city, will take
place to night at McBuruoy' 8 new hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES. N0ur. q, 1879.
Fox tho II dale States falling barometer in.
crcasng southeast to southwest winds, and
CLOUDY or partly cloudy weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

TO TAX PAYERS.-A discount Of Two Der
cent will BIO allowed upon all city tax bills due
Tor 1879, if paid by December !, 1879. o. the
I'd day OF December, 1879. no discount will b.,
allowed. but live Per cent will be added, max
lng difference OF seven per cent. nov "a "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

The LlBaARY.-Owing to tho sickness Of
MIR. Bruio. the Librarian, the Alexandra liz
brary will be closed until further notice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

SCARCITY OF OYsTERS.-Tho demand for
oysters in this city is great, and, lko every
thug else. just because they waro wautod for
thanksgiving dinners. they could not be had
'icr lave ncr money" as tho oystcrmen express
ii. Thero is not boat ut tho wharf, and tho
oyster houses have Donc on hand. Four tug
boats went dOwo tho river last sight after boats
reported on their way up. and this morning
two boats. loaded with tho much sought for
blvalvcs, as if to acgravato those who expected
to make a spec en- them. passed Oh to Wash.
lngtOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

TO TAX PAYERs-A discount Of two per
cent. will DO allowed upon all city tax bills due
for 1879, il paid by December l, 1879. On
the I'd day OF December, 1879. no discount will
be allowed, but two per cent. will BIO added, max.
leg difference Of s ven per cent. novel liz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

ANOTHER CoLoRRD WEDDING Quite a
large crowd gathered o, 81. Msry's Church
parsonage, yesterday evening about six o'clock
TO witucss the marriage Ct Henry Lewis to
Annie +. Taylor, two respectable colortd pee
ple o; this city. The ceremony vas pcrfor-
med by Rev. Father O'ksoe, and tho coup 0
received the congratulations Of mary friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

TIE Coal TRADE FORTY boas carrying
1907 G2 tens OF coal left Cumberland Tuesday.
Duriox tho week ending Saturday. Nov. %,
1879, there ware shirned from the Cumberland
coal region SIS GAG " tons Of coal of which
au:Gun: there were shipped by canal Is. 500 II
tons, by the Baltimore & Ohio RAILROAD. a.,
4u0.0j. Tho heaviest shipper was the Con,
solicitation Goal compsnv. who sent lO.2Sl Of
tors BY rail aid i SIS l. h7 canal. The next
heavy shippcrs were the Now Cenlral and tho
U;orGc' Creek coal c0mpaoier. The week as
cnnDarel 1iih last years shGW5 al Increase Of
li,@!2.OS ;o,a, whlc tic shipments CT the year
20 dstr, rs compared with 1873 show fall.
ing eli o: Is 224 05 TONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

PERaoNAL.-,Cart. Joseph White, tra7niilt Z
agent o! lbu .hlsrnciia r"utr, Is in this city,
The rtcip;cnt Of the hearty Welcome OF his nu-
mrrnus friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

STATE TAXEs lSI9.-Pay your Stato Tux
and save five per cent. GOV 1G-St
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27
FROJH IV.dSHIyts Tt,Iv.

STATE TAXEs.-Everybody should save tho
5 p,r cent penalty On December |. BOWS. 3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

THANKSGIVING DAY.-AlexsGdtia always
rclclccs 10 holiday, Do matter what tho coca
sion. and The people, hHt is s,mo portion of
them, readily c:ntracol the opportunity ttforC
By THANKSGIVING proclamation. The man
that has done DO work fer o long time dressed
10 his best. and the lad e5 put 90 their nib
bo1s-red, wi ito, yellow, green. blbe indeed
all tho colors Of the rainbow, and gather with
the strangers that were 10 town, The city pre-.
scented regular red. white and blue appear.
aoce. 1t always looks this way On q holiday.
Then tho thaukspi0ing dinncrs-acme lad tur
keys and sono hadn't. Some offered prayers
and somo didn't. Some drank too much and
some didn't drink at all. And scmo who could
not understand that the unequal distribution
of Providence was intended for their good, said
they had nothing to pray for. But the day,
which WAS bright and beautiful, passed off very
pleasantly. The business houses of the city
vera all doing business as usual, and the cor
poration filters were all OF work-tho Auditor,
tho Treasurer aud the Tax Collectors receiving
all the taxes that wcr, offered them. The
Commercial ExohaBgo. the Custom House,
aud the banks wero all closed, aud the Pos!
Office observed Sunday hours. Thsnksgiviug
sermons we're preached in Christ, St. Paul's,
Grace aud tho Union Presbyterian churches,
whore there were good congregations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

STATE TAXEs--l'iVe Per cent. will be added
toalI bills unpaid Daccmbsr LIST. nov 2I-2t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

ELOURl FLOUR!l FLOUR Il Just re-
II coived, 25 barrels Cool Alley New Pro-
cess Flour, and % barrels Superlne Flo2r, in
store and To- sslo by
nov27 CHA5. s. TAYLOR, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

TIE WHOLE FAMILY HIrCuED Up.-It was
a real sight" aud evon the 20 head man that
looks straight before him and travelIes down
the street as fast as possible. and only has tino
to "fruot" when politely saluted by his fellow
traveller. stopped aud looked at it, and the
man that oarrys the burden Of world on his
shculdirI, and ncvcr laughs, had to smile. 1t
was n German, with his family and all his
worldly goods, passing through this city on his
way South from the North. lie was pulling the
carr, assisted by his wife and five full grown
dogs ua was 4 rszor grinder ard had travelled
for long distance. lie locked Just as if it
made no difference to him what side Of tho river
he IVES uD. and was living example of the
proverb, Better il Iittln with oontentment
therowitli than all the world With onvy 10 tho
heart"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

STATE IAXES.--Tho Treasurer must. under
shn laW, enforce tie laymen; t.! State LAKES
ubpaid after Dee. iSt, 20 it is ,vc:y TX payers
advantage to save Tie per cert penalty. j
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

LEFT TIE STATE Mi j.. Z. Aubrr, ii
Fsuquior county, 500 81 tho lato DR.. Il. e..
Ambcr, whc has many iricods in this cry, has
s.ll oGt tbs personal property at puhlIs auclcn.
aud ui remove 10 X antusky. where Lo will
reside in the future
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27
New Books, Magazines. Reviews
&c, &c, &c. ,

SC, &c, SC,
IF F:sE-s'Tgs, o5 ssy.s.,, Ct
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ton ! price 81 -. N"
TIE POEMS OF FRAEt: o. TICKNOH
81 50. "'' '' A's'Yi'ei
IN TEX OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, y romance
Mira. z. H. Wister; 81 80. y
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TIGHT SOURCE; zoe.
Viva, by Mira. PcrrnsLa-: So.
ST CO. '"' 'h'N'
Is cents. ''-'''
Jus. received u full stook or BLANK ROCKS
caasnor7 than ever; IodSors Blank Books.
J.ournais-cap, demy and medium. Mcmrran-
dum and pnss Books, sill eizos.
NEW BOOKS dsiIy.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

TIE IRON TRADE.-Thc demard for iron
throughout the country still continues. and il is
noticed that Collector Thomas, Of Baltimore in
oder 10 accommodate The iron trade has put on
additional weghers and day and night inspc,'
tors, tho regular force being found Insufficient
TO pass it through the Custom House as rapidly
rs was necessary. 1t is Hoped that Alexandria
will not allow this opportunity to better her
condition to pass uninproved 1t is hoped
that at lest one iron furnace will be erected in
this CITY; and the managers of the ScFcW Bolt
works. are confident they will succ,cd 10 their
prcjec'. a meeting OF those Interested in this
latter enterprise wilt tic held in Harmonic Halt
TO night, where samples. drawings Ne. will be
exhibited, to which all are invited, and it is
hoped that o large nunter Of cur prnmicen!
public spirited citizens will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

MARRIAGE LICENSES The following mar
riaeo licenses we're issued in Washington yes.
tcrlay Rev. John ID. llulI, of Frederick Co. q,
Nd, ADD Annie p. Fraser, Of Wsshiugtob;
ChaP. Garter aud Martha Dixon. both OF
WcstiGoroand county, Va; james y. Dorsey,
ct Charles county, Md, ard Louisa Thomas, IF
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

WEDDING. cilings arc always pleasa ut
affairs, aud cyc7 furnish thtma Tor prolific
conversation. The IadGs love to 20 to them.
ard ncvcri;re OF hearing cfthcn, and their mot
TO is The more Of them the merrier." SO the
marriage of Mr.. James NJ. Harrison to Miss
lIanHsh Ashford ct Bnrk's Station, Fairfax
cauoty. yesterday, yeas no exception to tho
general rule. Ray Mr.. lammil. Of Fairfax,
made tic harry rair fast ard tight. to the
grcoma delight, and the largo number OF
friends present participated in the Joy Of the
occasion, and everything passed. of as happy
as a marriage bel"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

COUNTY School BoARD.-An adjourned
meeting Of this body was held at the Peabody
building at nooo yesterday, present: Richard
l.. CaFnc, County Superintendent of Schools,
President ey otficio. and John r. Johnston
John Slater and Alexandria MoKeriohar. oil
jefferson; George Il. Adams and Harvey Bal
ley, OF Arliogtoo, and Horny w. Fcbrey oil
Washington, trustees.
The minutes of the last two meeting w4rc
road aid approved.
Alexander Mckorichar. re- cccted q truslce
.r)m Jefferson District for thrco years from
tho Is. OF November past, and Capt. Robert s.
Lacey, elected trustee from Arlington District
for the same term, ID place of Albert Z. DJu-
glass. took, subscribed and fled their oalhs CT
Office as required by l.w.
The President read circular from the Super,
intendeut Of Public instruction relative TO pro.
oeedlogs under the new law apportionrg State
funds.
.Oa motion of Mr.. Adams. the Board Of
Supervisors was requested to levy tax OF five
cents Oh the 800 Of tie property Of the county
towards the support Of public schools for The
.ession lSI9.SO.
The President expressing Some doubt Us 10
the power to order elections for school purposes.
lilo was requested to submit tho question to he
Commonwealth s Attorney, aud in case i; should
DO found that additional legislation is nc-dcd
to request onr representatives 10 tho GcnclaI
Assembly toprocuro it. II: Was also requested
to call their attention to the state OF the iaw in
reference 10 tho salo OF delinquent lands for
school levic5.
On motion O! Mr.. Adams it was resolved that
it's tho duty OF ali the teachers to attend tho
Institute mo,ting5 monthly, and that tho Dis
,rict Boards be advised to nupoao tno Of two
dollars on each teacher absent from any such
mnating without good excuse; the ilno 10 bo do
Quoted rom his OF her salary
On motion tho operation OF tho law requiring
vaccination rs prerequisite for entering scnoo!
was susp: ndct for tho county of Alexandria.
NJ. e Il Adsma then gave very interesting
account + visit to all tu0 sch DOLE, and NJ 80
tho Board adj ournod.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

LAMP EXrLoslON.--'Bo careful with tia.
amp" is tho household maxim, bui | kc ell
Other msxim7, especially The one, "Wheu cat
ing leave OF! hun2ry.' there Is Dot much heed
paid to it, end indtcd these "ho utter il pays
20 altcGlon 10 it themselves. Those who kin
'ilc i iirc with coal oil or kerosene deserve no
more sympathy thaD i;tio Tommy Sn@yer,
vino eat down cn :. kcE Of dynsnitc and o2'
cried hIs cJmurnlcas IL hi Eooi little hoyF.
Gong t!r;u:i; the Envs' :i'il 3 al oil lamp
~ OEc's hand - & d.rec:nuS rasimc. rs Blake
jackson, colcicl, Who lives On Gihh0n street.
neer 81. hsapi!. s0rtnninIiy Iounf CUB cary
Yesterday morning. TIE lamp ~ his hard cX
rodcd, and Bake was badly but not seriously
inrnrd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

Coon NEWS For SpnETsMGN. The Upper
Marlboro, Princn Georgo' County. BID. ,Gsz,tte,
g1ys:
"jnsL at this season OF tho gear the patuXant
iivcr and lis branches between Hills Landing
and Nottingham are tacmirg With wild dncks.
80 th:t it may truly be called tie hunters par
ndlsf; not ong from tho sport there prosecuted.
III! rem the open hearted hosritaIity with
wlilei eomr of tho visitors arr received by some
OF tho c'nver cilZ,ns Of old Nottingham
TINS II good ncUs for sportsmcn, fer there is
v1r2 little game about hero. and tho "huspi-
,aitY'-this il even greater induceUant than
Tic ducks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

nUR Low PRICED TEAS cannot be OK.
~ celled for purity and excellence of favor.
Try them. I'D. DAWSON,
sepl5 Ii? King s.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-11-27

KILLED. "A cOlnred bay. in jumping from 4
train, uhila 10 motion at lYnchpure, yesterday
fell aud striking lis head against tho rail re-
ceivcd iriuries that resulted in his death 10 a
short while
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HAHN, FACTORY and 'GHOOi, HOUSE,
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JAS +. CARLIN y SONH,
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TH0ICE PEACH BLOW pOTATOES il
~ st0rc and for sala by
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DYE STRAW in Store and for sale by
40 noviI CHAS. $. TAYLOR, Jr.
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& MEXICAN MEAT AND VEGETABLE
- CUTTEKS. USAGE CUTTEKS.
MINC1NG KNIVES, &c, for aslo by
nov Is JAS f. GaELiN Sc SONS
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ftOpKLANUn TEA SETS, something new
~ Cali ana Ser them st
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