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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-10-17
Expenditures.

County orders paid 10y Deputy Sheriff ss6i Ga
county orders paid by John williamson
county ORDERS &C. paid by A. L. Pugh Deputy 22o 81
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-10-17
Guaranteed Investments.

Br our Insurance System Of Investments In
Stock Operations we insure indemnity rso,,
oss No Marginal" or Privilege" plans
Investments received in SUNS Of SIS. coo aud
upward. Correspondence from stock operators
solicited. Address,
DAMS MAYNARD e CO.
Sept. %, ,sT9.-lm. Sc Broadway, Ny.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-10-17

Jefferson county has but four and
Marshal! county three parcels cf lnud
returned delinquent Tor the on.payment
OF taxes.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-10-17
Allowances, &c, Co. levy, Aug. term.

Allowances, &c, Co. levy, Aug. term, 1879.
For expenditures at Poor house, excluding
at COS5I
sea-
FOR salaries OF officers including
For jury court and Office
For bonds and interest bonds, IIl2 M
allowed in
rho COMMIT. io. 49, -; . 90 ... s7o78
.yenn, $73o7 so
Number
Making
white and ID ''' -
HE amt paid during the year by the Co.
FOR Court purposes of Justices
wa
For Road
For Election purposes, o.
For Juries, Court.
For Juries CirvuiC Court
- 793
The County is Indebted:
t i r,"se 'Gnas $4,000
a. t"Hr-No hoh"H
And for arrears and interest as
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-10-17
The County is Indebted
Road Accounts for 1889.

The Road levy for 1873, Disc amounted
Balance hand August 2
Levy OF August 1879. 10 on the$
In sherman District Road, Cd
Balance hand August az
Levy st August, 1879, 0 II
IN Bocrcry District !evy1 amounted
balance hand August
Levy et August 1879, on the
In Gore District Road, levy 1873, amour
Balance hand August y,
Levy at August 1879, On lle
In Romney District
Balance hand August II, 10
Levy at August, 1873. 3 Is on the
In Mill Creek District evyI8
Balance on hand August -,
Levy at August, 1879, o n he
In Springfield Dijc. s1ai 1e
Balance hand August
Levy at August, 1879,
The balances due Road Di;o,
nearly consumed paying claims allowed
ls'j, but not yet presented TO the
Tcse: WHITE
Clerk County Court, Hampshire County.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-10-17

On Wednesday, of last week n quarrel
arose on the streets Of Cumberland, be
tween VIM. Price, Esq, editor Of the
Cumberland Times and David and John
Lynn which came near resulting in an
other shooting affair. Pistols we're
drawn 10y both parties, but through the
interference Of some | arties, the Gini-
cul:y WAS settled.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1879-10-17

Ihe young Episcopal Diocese OF West
virgin" gives promise OF rapid strength
and growth. The second annual COZ
vent'on, recently held. supplied the
following statistics: Contributions,
sos, -; communicates. 1875; mum.
Der OF persons confined, 2O3 baptism,
infants l60, adults so; total ziO. The
number Of clergy is only 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
ERUPTION Of Mount Etnm.

LONDON. May 30.-The eruption of Mount
E,pa decreases 10 torc.. The 4 uspity OF ashes
thrown Quit somewhat les. bu: the volume
of vapor has greatly increased 10 density. "a
"Wednesday light uumbcr OF brilliant balls of
fro were throwo to great hight and burst
sloit like rockets emitting Gtcry shower.
A stream OF lava is nJwoC. apparently in the
direction of the town Of Randa7z>, Italy. but
the cx4o, line has not yet been verified. During
tho whole CT Wednesday night loud reparts like
the rolling OF artillery were heard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
WINES AND TIIQUOKs.

We deeire to inform tn puo bic generally ;h.t
We have in store and constantly receiving ID,
following wel-kno Rn brands Of IMPORTED
BRANDY, WIN e and CHAMPAGNE:
10 csses Dupre s. Cos. st. Jul ca Bords.u lux
ClarGs.
S cases Hetsisck & Co.'S. Rsims Dry Mono
pole Champagne, quarts.
8 cases Hsidsieck & Cos Re.ms Dry Mono
pole Champagne, pnts.
10 cases l.. Landsberger s. C,'s C,lifor6ia
Champagne. quarts and pin:s.
2 casks Guinnese Stout BurBe's Bo!t.ingl
casks Bass Pale Ale
3 casks j. & K. Tennent's Glasgow Pale Ala.
Gonzalez, Bysss & Co.'S. Fi1o She:ries. Bur
gundy Ports and Ms1erss; Rensult 4 CO...
Coenac Brandy; J. j. Meder u Zoon's Schee-
dam Gin Mebsu's Irish and Rarnssy's Scotch
Whiskys Jamaica, London Dock and st Croi1
KUN California Port; Sherries and Sweet Ar
gelica Wine; Thorn nson's Pure Rye Gibson's
Cabinet XXX and y Y. and Bourbon's Whis-
Ky, &C, &C
All Of tho above goods guaranteed pu:e; pur.
chased since the recent deciIAe, and of fret
hands. enables US u sell II . sn all margin over
importers prices. HARLOW 8 BROS.
Wholesale Groeers and Commission Merchants.
mvE0.1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

To THE PUBLIC notwithstanding The
stroug rre. sare for "chtape.' goods t" which
most mai u'actur.rs have yielded by lowe ring
both Uu,htY AID price, have msiolaiued The
highest anGard Of our EroGuot Will reducing
prc by cvtry Legitimate meaos. The people
are tired OF "shoddy" ololhioy, bought oo'y
from necessity, and the o0uotry's improvement
is evidenced ty the growing demand for bstter
goods. F,r the spiiog Of 1879 baVo prepared
one Of The choicest stocks OF Stylish Clotblog |
ever produced, and my prices are as low As the
cost of labor ADD material will permit. Terms
cash 8. kA1zENsrEIN.
80 7,h street., Washington. d. T..
Near PauusSIva,i, Avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

IeS CoMrLEXIoNAL INDICATIONS. Tho
complexion of persons whose digestion is GU. OF
order, who arc bilious. or who lack vigor. al.
ways exhibits an unhealthy tint. IT is by reg.
u'aling lhe bodily organs and promoting diges
ton and assimilation, that tho parchment hue
Indicative Of i'll hsslLh. is bsnishe1 from the
cheeks To rrttify The fau't Of ssliow com.
p,e,ion, uso Hostetter's Stomsch Bt.ers, an in.
Yigursnt and alternative which removes tho OBJ
stscIes TO renewed strength. physical comfort
snd pcrscnsl sttrsctiv en- ess-sn i'm pei feet dyes
ton and secretion. and dsorjered condition Of
the boTes. Persistence in he use OF this ines.
unable corrective and tonic will sssuredIy re-.
suit in received physical regularity and vigor,
will tend TO increase bodily substsncc, and
cause The glow and clear color Of hoalth " 70.
turn to the ssllow, wasted cheek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
Fires.

PORTSMOUTH. N. II May S0.-A Gne !um
ner c,tttage owned and occupied pS M's.
Emery at Cor crdville, York beachs. vas burn
oil this morning. Five o>ttages ani oDe dwell
lipg were torn down to stop the flames.
MONTREAL. May 80 g, N. Hunter WOODEN
factory, girls. mill and dry house at Lagrange,
Qlebec, we're destroyed By FIRE this norong.-
/ be less 10 SlO 600
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
Poisoned Water.

Bosrov, May 30.-An Islaod Pond. Yer
mont. dispatch states that there have been
uiue deaths 40 far Of children who drank from
a poisored bronx. Another dispatch states
TIA. twenty seven children were poisoned by
d.iokinC from the brook, aud that the farmer
Who u l,wsd the crcasses to be throRn into 1t
will be arrested. The bodies Of the dead child
rem soon decomposed sud bad to be buried
fnrlhHi h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

BIC FISH "A black bass, weighing thirteen
pounds. yeas recently caught cut of ToWu Rup,
in lover Fauqlier, by John ". Eskrilgo. L q
An caI, seven feet long, is reported from the
same SECTION II the county. 40 eel, eight
inches 10 orcamltrcrc:. WIS tSk 30 from Cedar
Run. near town. co Saturday. - Harrenton
SO}jI South
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
An Offer.

BosToN My 80 Moses kinbalI offers the
civ Of Boston btul &c cast Of Thomas Balls
OF ,ssa group Of emancipation, whicb, Ii IS
understood, cost about $40 000. 90 the coadl
too that il bo placed upon the triaugu'ar iat at
ths ilortirn of Columbus Avctu'. Park
So lare and Pleasant sIoet. and that the lty
c>us lilo urea TO b. suitub!y tnti,sed and
cared for. The group is TO arrlvo 10 August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

AMUsEMENTs-F May slraupo Of hi'"drs
will give TWO performances at Sarepia Hal 90
1, night and &C. morrow night The ,reupe L,s
t en- much improved, and will Giv' II tiso n
lertanment.
O!d Dominion Commandery. Knights frm
plar, will give 40 excursion to hl,rshall Hal at
"a eally date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

ENTERTAINMENT-An cntcrtaidmsut vas
given at Dunbarton ParlorS. 10 Washington. 90
Wednesday. for ths bcn,Gt OF MIR. OtVet
Church. in Fairfax ,ouo.y, near this city. which
realized considerable amount. Amoog the
performers on the occasion was MISTER Frank
Z. Gibson, stn Of DR.. VIM. Gibson, ct this
city, who recittd long poem SO tauIlrssy -
&c receive c Ill before The cuftsic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
Yacht HuruCN.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, May 3O.-TAe ,te1m
z;cht F.r.lnxton WAS burned to the waters
cd 70 last night ut ,hs dock at Clayton; also
tortinn Of the dock and l.rse wooden building
Used Ms - lookup and store house owned by :.
J Johnston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

s. DEALuAM has just relur led from New
York, and has Gov the 6nest and Dost select
stock of CLOTHING. HATS aud GENTS fUaN-
IsnINGs ever fore BROUGHT 10 this city: at as
lnn;shlug low Prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

CApsIzED. -While Mr.. James Lluds ~ Vas
crjoyipg u sail on the river yesterday e'su'os
the centreboard of ii, boat struck b>to'n 90
the A,ts. and a Hlw of Wind sttikiog her AT The
same time, caused her to cspsiz,. Mr. Lind
say climbed on the bottom CT the boat. whence
be was speedily rescued.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

The REVIVAL SERVICES revival ser
woes Which have been 10 progress durloe 'hr
past week, conducted by Rev. MIR. Williams,
continue with increased interest. be meet
ing in the NJ. E. Church, Scu:h, last hight,
was o very interesting one, and was largely
attended. The meelug will ta held II tho
same Church to. pight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

The young rusn who by mistake swallow a
whole bot,ls IF DR.. Bulls Baltimore Pil'| Is
out agaio. He says he feels rather "pIe, u
otherwise is ell tight. lie will, hOwr''r. f"l-
low the directions the next time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
Decoration Day.

pispat boa from all parts of the Country rep
resent tho ves,her to-day to have boeu me, ant
the usual decoration Day programme fully car
rieG out
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
The Trial of Hiss Duer.

Snow I'LL. Md, May 3O-IntsreEt 10 the
trisl Of Mis- Duer seems, if possible to he in
creasiog. The court room was filed this morn-
ing IN hour hafore opening. many ladies being
among tho spoct-tOrs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

JUDGE LowE-The macy Irieods Of J1dee
i. NJ. Lowe will regret 10 learn that his cnndI'
,ion has not improved aud that 10 is growing
gratual2 weaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

The great, :, Vs.iris Of Hans. comprising th
TO, S. aud the cheapest, for "ld ADD ysuuY. =
the uotbiest II, lrs aud ,hs lJw, at prices at :
DEALHAMs, e. King st., corner OF fairisx.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

How IS the baby il the q iestion often III
10 moih,r, and many an answer comes,
",hapks to Dr.. Bulls Baby S5ruo. muoh better
to dar."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

ACKNOWLEDGMENT Holiday has signed
Respite for John Williams. c,lDrct. @hJ was
10 have been haged at Warrenton to day, uo'l'
July llth. Williams. it will bo reueu,b"rrd Is
the negro who Murdered young Howard lluIz
clao. the telegraph operator OF "arrent"n
Jnnftion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

Foul WATER -Mu,h c,mpla!ut Is mAue
of the muddy hgdraunt watt r 10 various seetoos
Of the city. Some Of it is almost uoht Tor
drinking. 1t is suggested that mure lr q tent
openiog Of The fire plugs would bo broelo
and remove the cause for complaint.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

CONDITION OF Mr.. REAM -AdviSs Irm
Culpeper g. Il. to day state hat tie co"d!'l, II
Of Mr.. d. NJ. Ream, who wss shot 10 The ID |"
men on election day, is hopeless. IA a"cGpt
WAS made to probe for the ball yesterday, tut
the surgeons had to d.sist 90 account 1T the
alarming 81 mptons of the patient. No t1Vd
has passed through bis bowels sioco the stoo!-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

SOUTHERN DECORATION AT AELIS -
The Southern Memorial Association ct VAST
.ngtou held a meeting YESTERDAY. A'r'osr
N, MS for decorating tho graves Of the o)nfrd-
craze dead. at Arlington, on tho ! lth of j Que,
were initiated. DE-. A. Y. p. GMuett WIS.,
aIp.iotcd chsitman Of the Committee oil ar,
raneene1ts and A. Nj. Tubmsn cha;rp,u Il
the committee on transportation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

Avoid ,Le Very appearance Of beat rs ha7lag
g,ur It, Yes STORED aud kept untsl winter III
S.apsLury's, Garner OF King AID Columbus It.
Ia 4td s,e th.ir NV lev, lV'ug Top Cook
~. nyl3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
AUCTION SALES,
By ONesl & Lucas Auctionee

By ONesl & Lucas Auctioneels.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALU-
- ABLE TRACT OF LAND IN FAIR
FAN COUNTY, Va, NEAR ALEXAN-
Court of Fairfax county, Va, rendered at the
NoVeinbar term. 1878, thereof. in the suit Of
Fish vs. Flsh, &c, pending therein, the cub.
sctloe!s, commissioners of salesppointed by said
deeIes: W expose for sale at public auction. on
SATURDAY, the 3lat day Of May. 1879 at IL
m in front of the Markst Building on Royal
street, A1e1andris, Va, sll that TRACT OF
Ian ~, IN the said county Of Fairfax. Of which
Francis Fish. died seized, and on which he re-.
SIDED at the lime Of his death. situated on tha
from the city OF Alexandria, and containing
ten acres. more or less. The improvements on
The land consist of comfortable DWELLING,
stable and carriage house, barn. and other neoes.
sarv outbuildings. and an excellent orchard.
Terms Of Sale: One tenth Ct tho purchase
money is caeh OH tho day of sale, and the resi-.
due in three equal payments at II. lS and "a
months from the day Of sale; the deferred pay.
ments to boar interest from the day o! sale, and
TO be secured by the notes of the purch aser with
approved security, and the retention of the title
to the property until theT are paid.
J. O. DePUTRON
ALBERT STUART,
al23 eots Commr of Sale.
At the same time and place we will Offer that
fine place, MAPLE GROVE, twenty acres,
Owned by VIM. Arnold, who wishes to move to
Bsltimore) Fine DWELLING, Barns, St.-
6ies, a large quantity Of Fruit Trees, Apples.
Peaches, Pears and other Fruits. Any ole
wishing TO see The place can do 60 at any time.
Terms liberal, and made known at sale mylO
EOR SALE-One FINE. LARGE HOWE
Il DOUBLE CYLINDER PRINTING
PRESS and ENGINE, tour horse powcr, in
good order. We ffsr the above at private sale
until MONDAY, June .. 1879 when they will
Union slrret. UNEAL g. LUCAS
my 29-td Auctioneers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

PERSONAL judge Henry W. rhoUss, It
Fstf.x, was 10 the city yesterday, It" king very
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

The bost FLANNEL SUITS, OF s.. IS. $40 and
$l2, you will find at 8. DEALIlAM's. e. kiug
st., corner of FaiIfex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

FIRE ALARM.-Thc alarm Of fire about hall
past ten clock. last night, was caused by the
discovery Of what was supposed 10 DC smoke
issuing from the hide and leather store OF
Messr5. Z. &. Snoot l. Sons, on King street,
between Lee and UoiOn. Tho ifcncn ~erc on
the ground iu very short time. hut Their ser
vi,es were not needed. it being ivund ttat The
supposed smoke was steam from nelghoorpg
MIL which found its way through tho sewer
and into Messr, Smoot' store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

FARMERS AND MECHANICS SAVINGS BANK.
The case OF the Farmers and Mechanics
SaVices B,r1 again came up, 10 the Circuit
Court to day. Mr.. Frank Hume, Ct Washing
tt o. deposited the sum OF $500. being ten per
ceuium ca The amount FIR which The WAR
w:ek' pro- crty was scll to Mr.. Robert lortner
as az upset biz. judge Keith thereupon or
ered Il property to be C. cold at public auoioD.
At this new sale, under tho law the sum OF
50 $50, boicp the amount Of the origiosl sale
With ten per cent. addition, wall be considered
IA tho first bid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
Beautiful Spring Dress Goods.

Colored Silks, Black Silks. Checked Silks.
Striped Silks. Pure Wool Lscs Buntings, Pure
Wool Black Cashmeres, double width SIC Cloth
for boys wear, pure wool &c Piano Govern.
handsomely en- broidered With silk. So IS to Sl2,
beautiful Lace Stripe White Goo ls l5., Noting.
ham Lace for curtains 2lc to 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

EURGE'S CELEBRATED WEsTpHa.
" LA HAMS received to-day and fur salo
by lmy 81 j. & MILBURN
* received snd for sale by
my24 K. " AVERY, 226 King t.
Isl AMI RAG CARPETIHG-Wil close
~ uLt Il reduced prices; ALEC NJ ATTINGS
Very chap [m,2il wv. N. BERKlEY.
:, EW FURNISH fkUHN Is for sal. al
~ Cts n 10 hy +. j. DAVIDSON,
nh ii l37 King ..rnet
LrAMiLI ZOE hEkKlNti. e.rly Catch,
IL cnoic., in ibis md half bbls aud loose, for
sale by my .Ol j. q. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
CARRIERS,

I'll MARKET SPACE, WASHINGTON.
Colored Silks, IS, IS, IS. 81, ST and 81 Is:
Black Silks &c to Sc. Our 81 aad ST. rs Black
Silks are SPECIAL BARGAINS. Children's
CoIored Stockings. Immense" assortment, very
cheap; Corse.s co.; DR.. Warmers extra long
SILK Embroidered Abdominal Health Corsets
gan Stockings only 25c; Gentlemen's Real Eng
fish Socks 25c; large sizs Bridal Quilts" 81 80.
Warrington, ap4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

For faa uobby suit OF CLOTHING SEQ s.
DEALUAM, G. kiog ST.. corner Farfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
STEAMBOAT QUARREL Tho Washington

STEAMBOAT QUAKREL -Ihe HsNIURlUu
cotr4l pobdent OF the Baltimore Sun, say.:
."Tte Inland aud Scabosrd Navigation Com
r.ny downing the Indy IF the Lsk". &a y filed
to IAy 10 The Sui Count OF tho District.
eeed.tol's biz ngniost Goarge II. Pant. the
WASHINGTON and Norfo Stranboat Company,
(.suiur Il o George l. 'arv,l Harlan and Hot
hu.sao,th Company, If Wilmington, DeL,
tt, al. The bill alleges Inst Piapt has given
t,cd- f lust to the Washington aud Norfolk
$rst b;at Company and 10 the HAHN and
lIolirpswo,,h Company, Of Delaware, to an
aspuutt rIctt,r ,hap bis actual Indebtedness 10
thu u. AT d rrsys that az account be taken. AID
the ,xsess OF sueh property over the amount
really due may he subjected to The iu lsmen
lien Of the plair,iff. This is one side .! the
.ui. NJ an. wfr has ut teeo filed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
receive special attention

Final Notice to the Holders OF Bonds
of the Northern Pacific Rail-
road Company.
TNDER the Plan Of Reorganization, raLid-
u ed by the decree of the Court the time in
which Bondholders should be allowed to par
ticipste IN the benefits ofLhe Plan. by the c,n.
verlios of Bonds into Preferred Stocs. was lel.
10 the discretion of the Purchasing Committee.
More than three years having passed since this
right was given, and moro than nine.teIths of
the Bondholders having converted their Bonds.
the Committee, DESTROYS of closing their lsbors.
hereby give notice that the right of converting
Bonds and receiving Preferred Stock will ter
inmate on the 30th day OF June, 1879
Circulars giving ioform alton how the convoe'
ton ia made can be bad at the office Of the North
ern Pacific K. K. Co, No. % Fifth avenue,
New York.
The original stock will be exchanged 70.
stock under the plan up to tho same time
FREDERICK BILLINGS,
.snl.w 6m Chairman Purchasing Com
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30
LOCAL NEWS.

WEATHER PROBABILITIES, May 50, 1879.
For the Middle Atlantic States lower pressure,
increasing soulherly winds, generally veerinz 10
westerly, ard warmer partly cloudy weather,
followed tonight or on Saturday by local rains
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

westerly, hCu warmer parity c!ouoy Weatner
followed tonight or on Saturday by local rains.
DECORATION DAY. Although very slightly
observed here, tho federal decoration day seems
to have been very generally observed by the
Washiuetouiarp. N, less than six steamers
w: George Leary, Lady Ct the Lake, J. w.
Thompson. w. W. COrcorau. May Wasbipg-
tn aud Mystic, took crowds Of exculsiouis's
down the river this morning, while numerous
private yachts and sail boats also took parties.
The crowd at AIlorton is represented to have
been very llr2e. The exercises wero eccordnG
.c the programme. as heretlf,re published 10
the G,z,t
This morning number Of tho federal eff ,e
holders and Others assembled at tho Soldiers
Cemetery, near this city, and strcHed howers
on the graves. The decoration was done in a
quiet manner and without any sIcech;s or
other exercises.
This evening at $50 O'clock tho All * ,udria
Liaht Inf.oir5 vii assemble at their armoty
aud march to the Soldiers Cemetery, where
they will decorate the graves of both Federa's
and Coufcderstcs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

C1acUlT CoURT FOR THE CITY. --Judge
James Keith prcsiaing-Robinson vs.. Kan
dolpt; demurrer to pleas; two special pleas
filed
T.C. Ritg VS. A. &F. Railway Go 10 chan.
cuy; petition OF Garter NJ. Blaxton ct al. fed
by lesvo Of court ana crdertd TO be ral as &
cross till.
Malslall -. +. & NJ. Savings Bank ct al !;
p,tuon Ct August llenLiog and Others fled,
also affi1avi Of sunA,y parties; sals st aside
and resale crdtred.
rs,lor's * .cat,r Vi John Naget; 10 chau'
@ ~; Goal decree.
ID e. Thompson Va Harrison ct ii motion
hy d,i,tdaut r. j. Daipgelfeld for separate
,r 81 sLd morton grated; special plea filed by
Il, iepdaot lia r5on and demurrer to plea over
iatd and oaso contiouo1 as to him jury sRGrn
a- TO ID. ioeel field, and case 10 progress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-05-30

HARVEST TOOLS ATeS KING STREET,
Ii CORNER OF ROYAL.
jus. received and in store supply Of Genuine
English W.ldron Graes and Grain Scythes
American Ws!dron and Clipper ScS thes, Scythe
Rifles and S!onea, Sn.ths. cradle Fingers, Hay
Forks and Hay kskes and other goods adapted
TO lhs season. Wholesale and retail at small
advance.
nv n CREIGHTON & SON.