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TIE ADAMS PRIZE.
WHAT 1T CeNsIsTs OF AND WHO HAVE m
CEIvED IT.


CEIvED 1T.
"rhs "Adams Prize" which occupiee
a conspicuous position ~ the annual
commence ments of the Wilmington
High School, Is IN evidence OF the disin-
terested liberality of one Of Whining
tons public-spirited citisensr John II.
Adams, Esq. The prize consists o. swS 70
year to the boy and girl in the High
Schooi who display the. greatest pro-
ficiency in the study OF English Gram
mar. The medals are sxactly alike In
design, of really superb workmanship
and are valued at $50 each. On the OBJ
verse side 10 the head Of Minerva, the
Goddess Of Wisdom, around which 10
the latin Inscription, "Sciento eat Potea-
tia" knowledge is Power.) On thoi re-
verse the following words are engraved:
Awarded to -----,. Tor the
best examinatl on in Grammar, In school
No. l, June 1877" Both are mads Of ~
karat gold, equal TO coin. and form nn
boys and girls of the High School. Each
is enclosed in Q handsome velvet lined
morocco case. .,.f.t.,.... g,t
in 1873, the girl contestants were con-
fined to school No. A, hich wsB then
tn highest grammar school for Gtrla, but
aftsrw ards, school No. was made the
High School for boys and girls, and both
prizes confined to the composition Of pu-
pills in that school.
The young ladies and gentlemen who
have been awarded these handsome med
ais since they were first offered, arc -
follows: r."
1873-Salhe Bye, j. u. Kurtz. as%
1o74-Lucy Hanna, Richard a. Keen
| an.
1s75-Maggie Carpenter, John Robin
| son Moore. l,Asj.- ..s,t
1s76-Annie e. Micheher, Frank Mer-
rihew. ss4 Ass
1877-Florence T. Holhngsworth, viii.
| lie +. Kurtz.
1878-Jennie Ste wart, John q. Taw-
| resey. 4u.l s-7 7As.,a
1879-Emily Shaw, Fred l.. Kurtx.
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Delaware Stuslents Abroad.

At the annual commencement Of Hav-
erford College, Pa, which took place
yesterday, Edward Gibbons Of this city,
was among the graduates. The subiect
Of his Grafton was "The Greek Church. !"
The degree Of A. B. was conferred upon
him. ''"tlnt
At the commencement of Mount st,
Maiy's College, Emmittsburg, Nd, the
following degrees were conferred upon
former students of the college, residents
of this State: Master Of Arts, on John
NJ. Curley, of this city, of the gradua-
ting class of 1S76-'77. Also ON BERNARD
j. Connolly, Richard II. keenan, and
James M. Sweeney, all of this city, for
mer Students at the college, but now At
the American College, LOuvaiue.
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Important Notice.

John R. McFee, ESQ.,, of Georgetown,
WHO'S Insurance Commissioner for Della
ware, under the the act appointed at the
last session OF the Legislature, publishes
in the GAZETTE an important notice to
Insurance Companies. BE notifies all
the Companies to make prompt compli-
ance with the provi sions of the Act, and
states that all the necessary blank forms
for the statements required by the Act
will be furnished BY him on application
to his office at Georgetown, Sussex
County. t.a3 .h,i . - aIs.S
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The howard school Ex.min.s,s..

Yesterday afternoon, closing exercises
were held at No. 16, (the Howard
school, Miss Miller, principal.
In all the different rooms, taught by
Misses Cruise, Elias, Walker, Harrigan,
and Regan, the examinations were Of
most successful and creditable character.
The performances of the scholars In dis
ficult arithmetical calculations on the
blackboard were surprising and the dis
cipline and demeanor showed careful
training.
Theo gave some fine singing, among
which was the difficult piece, ssThe
Pear Tree" which was most excel
lent. ........t.
Addresses were made by Henry Eckel,
Esq, II. G. Conrad, Esq, w. w. Lob
dell, and Rev. G. C. Felts, pastor of
Bethel A. M. E. church, :. - I,f4
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nam.iy Package Dyes.


These popular dyes are put up IN pack
ages at 10 cents each and are warranted TO
dye from TO pounds OF wOOllen. silk or
cotton goods. Are more convenient and
economical than any dyes In use Sent by
mail To any address on receipt OF price,
Z.JAMEs BELT. Druggist,
Agent for Delaware,
Cor. Sixth Il Market SITS.
HO1mam's Liver Pad
Has a world reputation, establish
ed through its wonderful efficacy IN all all
ments that have their origin In torpid
liver or diseased NJ lOmach; such as bill ioiis-
ness, dyspepsia, rheumatism, sick head
ache, &c II cures by absorbing the DIS
ease through the pores, su bstituting a gen
absorption salts, body and foot piasters
also Pamphlets with further particulars
sent by mall i5yuus 5y n.,oo,s,
Cor. sixth Market Sts.
vltalixed PhOsphRtes.
They supply The system with tn" ele-
ments that are carried of by overtaxing
the brain and nervous system; are very
useful To relieve general debility, dyspep.
sla and neuralgia. For sale wholesale and
FLAMES BELT, Druggist,
Cor. Sixth h Market Sts.
Electric Disks.
They produce a constant electrical cur
rent through the diseased parts; can be ap-
piled and worn with com fort by any per
son for the relief OF old rheumatic ano neu
ralgic pains, GOODNESS and stiffness of the
limbs, DC Sent by mail by
z. JAMES BELT, Druggist,
Cor. Sixth & Market Sts.
LADIES'DEPAR
For Supporters, Braces. Trusses, Elastic
Stockings, Anklets, Knee caps, Syrlnges.
&c.
HrPrivate Room. Lady Attendant.
Private entrance for Ladies at No. West
SiAtn street.
Il. JAMES BELT,
Wholesale and Retail Druggist.
Corner Sixth and Market sreets.
Wilmington delaware.
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xxTANTED-lOO HOUSES TO RENT.
w OWNERS can save Time. trouble and
money by giving us full charge Of their
properties. Our tenants are 80 well seie"t,
nrompt settlements. HEALD q co,
M ly21 wed&sattf
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I'HE ARTIzANs SAVINGS 'A><
so2 MARK EFT STREET,
INCORPORATED JANUARY DAD, 1861.
Open to receive deposits daily from A.
NJ. until r. M. and on Tuesday and SAT
urday evenings from To o'clock.
SEMI-ANNU UAL DIVIDEND,
regularly made In April and October.
When dividends are not withdrawn they
re accounted as deposits. Thus permanent
deposits compound their interest twice In
''o MANAGERS.
Clem entH umyth, George ". Bush,
Nathan'l X. Benson, NJ. l.. Lichenstein,
Henry f. Dure, Edward Darllng'of
W. Hastings, Joo II; Jackson,
edward Pnsey, VIM. II. Switt,
Anthony Higgins.
GEO. W. BUSH, President.
GEO. q. CAPELiIE, Vice President.
1eh2, E.T. TAYLOR. Treasul.r
OF WILMINGTON
REPOSITORY OF THE PUBLIC MONEY
AND
FINANCIAL AGENTS OF THE l1N
TED STATES.
EDWARD Belts, PRESIDENT
GEO. ID. ARMSTRONG;, CASH IEh
Paid up Capital, $oOO,Ooo'
philadelphia and New York Exchange fur-
nished to regular Depositors without charge
Discount days, Mondays and Thursdays
~ ~ a. " DIRECTORS.
Clemen. B. smyth, George rev., W; bush'
Issne Hsnsy f"fssio 5. Mssoomh, Sam i Bancroft, Jr
nonie, lanes, William Tatnall,
Edward Befts NAV
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Always keep them on hand, as delay
increases suffering; and III YOU feel sicf.
ness coming upon you, take . dose Of DR..
buirs Bnltimore pills. They can do yoL
sick room, ~ 5tb " 'If-
The daily gazette., 1879-06-26

We have now In Stock and In almost
daily receipt from the best car pet mi lis In
The country. a fall line of new and hand
some styles of all grades Of
The daily gazette., 1879-06-26

LIOR SALE OR RENT.-Lumber va rd
Z Front and Vest streets. Apply to,
W. Il. GADSE,
feb22-tf. Front and West iSts.
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RAlLROADSs
..u,A wILMlNGTON .

L-..,.IA. WELLINGTON .
hHlL!A Alp,hMnRE RAIL ROAD.
-, ,ssvs sus Wilmington as follow"
,s,. and Intermediate Stations
IPhlladelF,nn'ss a. a. M, 230, 40, '~
?. n;0o,at E.press) 9: 90; ss1, b ;, 70 .. o. . =, m
IPillsdssIpSnNe sIS New YORK. 2 81. 7 %, ,io-Is. m'
snss,1 siiss1. s's, shs % =" "inssrmedia'e Stations
ssa q. nv s,S ana q say Line. 1.os, p m. q a.
Ba!iiI,'oore w. ara and washington, IL oi' i'''' '
Ds'iaT .iaT, ioi, 5ls, 73s P;.,an 2; & ,aave far:
n.,,as for Delaware Divlsn az az nm.
New OastS' and Intern edlate stations,
l, D. N" luS o. Intern int eiiate Stations s.iS
'iO6, p. m. m.,.rra.
.,np,a and intermediate Stations
h, = sInSis n: oi@' and md New York, 2.oa. a. m.'
y, p,n,s pm and washington, 1851. 10
% q a.i,isr sii information passengers are
ioI io..i l"t n the time tables P0sIed a., a. tns
III n EAN ~ AZ
kp0. Snpprintendent.
c,.WARE WESTERN RAILROAD
DELsA. of hours. Un and after FEB.
,s1o 'Trains will run as follows
In, io.' Wilmington, ,7.l6 n. m, 1870 q. m.
bd $50 p. m. 80. o. 20 a M 10 noon.
I,va Allive pomeroy, o 80 "A m, 30 p IN.
a,i Ginning leave Pomeroy l0.ao q. m.
hd iNp. m. .ora.,a 10 IA nom.
bd $40 p. m. m..,or I'm n M 21Bp.
Anxnee N m ID. CONNF.LL,
bfemu o"po.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-12-11
By Green S Wise, Auctionee,s.

4 TOAMlSSIONER'S SALE OF a VALU-
~ ARLE SMALL FARM CLOSE TO tt L
SUBUkBS OF THE CITY-Iy virtue of o
decree OF the Circuit Court for Alexandria
county, Virginia, rendered at IFS AugusL term,
1869, in the suit of Mrry ?. Lloyd, guardian,
plsintih, VS. j. P Tsbb, ct a., delendsuts, in
chsncery, the undersigned, commissioner there
IN naned, will proceed, on THURSDAY, the
18th day of December, 1879. at II O'Clock. in
front OF tie Mansion House Hotel, IN the city of
Aiexsndlis, w.. to soil BY public auction, .
TRACT or LAND, lying in aloxandfis coun-
~, Va, about one mile northwest OF the city,
containing about sixty acres of high lsnd and
meadow, beautifully located, snL improved by
a FRAME DWELLING, Kitchen, &C., good
barn and stables, orchard OF good fruit. cis!ern
and stream of water running through the pisce
Would make good dairy farm. Ihe sud ed.
joins Harper, Wolf and Others, and is bounded
on the southwest by the old Leesburg road.
Terms: One tenth of the purchase mcney to
be paid III cash, and for the residue tne bonds Of
the purchaser. with security, Al G, u and Is
months. to be taken for tie deferred payments,
with interest from the dsy of sale snd the title
to oe retained until they are fully paid Con.
Veysncing at the cost OF the purchaser.
nov l4-2swts q. w. WATTLES, Commr.
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Prince William county, dec It's

SALE OF VALUABLE
= LAND IN FAIRFAX COUNTY. Va
BY virtue of deed of trust given to me by Zers
A. Smith snd sarah O. Smith. his wife, dnted
on the 10Th day OF July, 1871, and recorded IL
li5er n, No 4, folio l85, ore Of the land records
Of Fsirfaz county, W., End 1T the request Of
lhe beneficiary in said deed OF trust in writing,
will cell st public suction, to tho hishes. bid
der, in front of the Court House Of said county,
on MONDAY, the 10Th day OF December. 1879.
Chat being Court day. q CERTAIN TRACT
or LAND, lying snd being situate in the coun.
IL and State aforesai:, containing 81 acres, |
rood and 40 poles being portion OF the land
conveyed to tho said Zers A. t,mith, by 4, s.
Nelson, lying near Nelson's Mill.
Terms of Sale; So much cash in hand as will
pay the costs and expenses of sale snd the sum
of $500 with interest from the 18th Of January,
1873 and tho residue upon such terms
as may be agreed upon by the parties in inter.
est and in default Of such agreement, then upon
= credi. of twelve months, with interest from
the dsy Of sale at II per centup per annum.
Selling as Trustee, shall convey only such
title ss is vested in me by tine said deed o!
trust. +. y. RICHARDSON, Trustee.
Fairfax Co. nov l3-ts
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By joan W. Graham, Auctioneor.

By Joan W. Graham, Auctioneor.
USTEE'S SALE OF DESIRABLE
l. PROPERTY IN + Fairfax COUNTY,
By virtue of deed of trust from Alfred Bsyliss
and John Il. Ssrten and wife dated the 27:h day
Of January. 1877 and duly of record among the
land records of Fairfax county, in iiber w, No.
4, folio 435, and for the purpose therein men
toned, the undersigned will offer for sale by
public auction, in front of the Court House door
at Fairfax Court House. on MONDAY, the
10Th day of December, 1879. (court day. ut u
o'clock M, to the highest bidder, the TRACT
OF LAND conveyed by the above mentioned
deed, and described therein ss follows viz: One
certain tract of land known as kEEN'S MILL
TRACT, situated on the south side of Pohick
Run, in the district of Lee, county Of Fairfax,
State OF Virginis, and contains, by recent sur.
veg, one hundred and torty-one and q half acres,
10 which survey for the meteS and bounds ref
erence is had
Terms of Sale: Sc much cash ss will pay
costs of sale, also the sum of five hundred dol.
lars with interest thereon from the 9th day of
Jsnusry, 1871 until paid; and If there be any
residue Of SUCH purchase money, the same shall
be made payable at such time or times, and be
secured in such manner as the said Bsylss and
Sarten shall direct, or in case of their failure tc
give such directions st such time and in such
| msnnner, IS the undersigned shsll think 6t.
nov lS.wts o. W. HUNT. Trustee.
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FFsEIsSs hEAT&, FISH, &c.

NJ OTlCE-l call tho attention OF the public
~ TO tho northeast corner OF the Market on
Fslrisx sGd Cameron streets, whera h-ue-rn,
Oh n2fst1rth 81 ar Lines good supply OF CHOICE
FRESH MEATS consisting of Beef, Mutton
Lamb, Veal and Pork, together with AL binds
Of SAUSAGE and PUDDINGS, Of my own
m snufscture slso call attention to sssIl No.
81, opposite where l have On hand q fine selec-
ton OF CHOICE PICKLES, consisting of Gu.
cumbers, Chow chow. Chop Pickle, Mixcd
Pickle, Gherkins, Csulifower and, Pickled
Onions, and eli kinds Of PiCkes in glsss jars T;
Hslford Sauce, Wsrwickshlse Sauce, CslSup,
French Mustard, pure Olive Oh, imported
Edsm Cheese, Pepper Sauce, -Ssrdines in quar-
ter and half boxes. Mince Meat, Maccaroni,
Lemc ns, etc.: CHOICE SMOKED FISH, PEE
pared for table uRe immediately, consisting Of
Msckrel, Shad, Salmon and Polomsc Roe der.
ring. Any Of .hese articles can be procured Of
ter market hours ut my store No Il south Fair
fsa street 200 bbls OF Fish consisting OF aenu'
inc Lsbrsdor and Family Roe Herring, IN b5ls,
half hbls erd kits Potomac Shsd. IN bsrrels,
haif barrels and kits Mackorel, Nos. /. , and 3,
il barrels, half barrels and kits.
nov 3 s; J. EEED.
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AUCTION SALES.
n 3 q TEE SALE OF YaLUaI
& EROPEkTY At, l,I L LrllAl n, II

IT . S T Z y s SALE OF VALUABLE
& PROPERTY, At CLlFTON, FAIEFAX
COUNTY, FA.-By virtue OF deed oftrust
from joseph }. BarnuIn snd wife, dsted the Is,
day OF July, 1871, recorded among the lana REQ
ofds OF Fairfax county liber z, No I, foiip 3i4.
Snd tor the purposes therein mentioned, the ul I.
dcrslgned will offer for sale az public auction, st
Fairfax G. H., On MONDAY, the 10Th dsr Of
November next, (Cou.t dsy.ls VALUABLE
LOi, with the IMPROVEMENTS thereon,
%ithln o0 yards OF the passenger depot OF the
Virginia Midland railroad, bounded IS follows: ::
beginning at the southeast corner Of William K
Fords lot on Msln street, thence running on
the westerly side of said street sCutherly 95 foei
TO South street; thence along the northerlv line
OF South street westerly IS feet z inches; th6nce
nor.herly on the line OF lot No. 95 feet; thepce
easterly IS feet 2 inches son2 the line Of said
William L. Ford's lot to the point Of beginning,
Known rs lot No on the map of the Hsn;s5
property. The above lot is improved By
2oy4O feet, with seven finished rooms, besides the
hall and kitchen.
Iorms OF Sale: So much cash in hand IS will
pay lie costs and expenses Of sale; slso tho sum
OF Sl5oC with interest thereon st II per cent per
snnum from the Let day of August 1873, until
the day Of sale, the residue upon credit of u
months. TO be secured upon the property. Sell
ing rs trustees, we shall convey such tito only
Us is vested in Us, which is believed to be un-
questionable.
Sale to take place between u and O'clock
THOMAS l. LOVE,
o JAMES NJ. LOVE
ES- The above sse hiss been postponol ur iii
DhOEABEk Is, 1879.
THOMAS r. LOVE,
p JAMHS III. LOVE,
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NOVELTIES.

Imported Closks and Dolmsns, exclusive les.
Lace C"rtsns and Nottingham Lace.
Orientel Table Covers, novel designs
Linen Table Covers, elegant qualities, with Nap
kins to match
Seamless Kid Gloves 3, q, 6 and s buttons.
Black Cloths and Doeskins and Novelties in
mems and boys wear, all of our own impor-
tatioD, saving two intermediate profits, and
insuring newest styles.
Our Dress Goods Department is replete with
new and stylish goods and we furnish Trim
mings to match.
Our assortment of Carpets and Oil Cloths st
present is elegant and complete. Lowest
prices guaranteed.
PRETZFELDER & CO.,
nov 144 King street.
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AUCTION SaAES.
BY Green y " isc,


(Roal Estate Agents and Aucticneers.i
4 PART OF MOUNT VERNON FOR
a SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTlON-We
will offer for s.le by public auction, on THURS.
DAY, the lSth day ef December, 1879, al twelve
o'clock n in from. Of the Mansion House Ho-
tel, IN the city Of AiexsudE!s, Va. PART OF
MOUNT VERNON, lying within mile Of
ing l65a acres of lanG-5O acres cleared the res
ldue In good wood SID timber; valuable snd
convenient 70 good landing on Little Hunting
creek Persons desiring 81 sea tha premises will
please cs!l on Mr.. Il. G. Gibbs, on the land nd
joining. Plat 81 tne ofIice Of Green s. Wise.
Terms of Sale Ore third cash 1esidu ue il Il,
Is and "a months, with interest
dec o-!s GkEEN y Nio;t, Ger owners.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE
Z POPSRTT NEAR GCCGQUAN vi.
LAGE-By virtue Of deco Of trust from George
Selecmsn and vito. dated tho 18Th day of Feo-
ruary, 1878, recorded smong tn. land records OF
Fairfax county, liber Z, 30. /, page 2G6, aud
TOR the purpose therein mentioned, the uader,
signed vii! 0fer for sale ty pubic auction, st
Fairfax Court House, on MONDAY, the 18th
day Of December, 1879, Court day. to tho high
est bidder the TKACr OF LANI convey ed in
The above mentioned deed, ana bounded aa fol-
lows: On the north by Thos. L. Seiecm.n,
Ihos: Curliss and VIM Il. Marshall; west by
Willism Davis; south by 0ccoqusn creek; east
by William Scecman aid Ohatl los Tyler. Sale
tract contains eG4 acres, sEd is known rs FLINT
Hill. This place has THREE WELnINGS,
and will make three farms.
Terms of Sale: So much cash SIS vii, psT ex-
penseS Of sale also ne sum Of oue thousand
OF February, 1873 until the day of sale. Selling
ss trustee, shsI convey such title as is vested
IL lIe, which believe to be good.
noyl0..Hts VIM. +. HhLLEY, Trustee.
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DISOS CURE FOR CONSUMPTION.-
L 1t is now some ten years since we first inc
troduced to our trade the above valuable medi-
cine, and it has met with increasing favor during
ali that tine For all manner Of coughs and
colds it has proved itself certain, safe and pleas
ant specific. The proprietor, in accordance with
toe spirit of the times, has enlarged the dollar
bottle 10 twice its former size, and has reduced
the price Of the fifty cent bottle to twenty. five
cents. We sre prepared to supply the trade at
the proprietor's lowest wholesale rates.
JANNEY & CO.,
nov6 10 and l45 King st.
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DaA asabQpaBS.

n +. BRASHEAR.
Ds December ID, 1879
DRY GOODS-We call special attention to
full lines of goods now in store, and at prices
lower than the same can be replaced from New
York. Goods are rapidly advancing, and we
are selling at old prices.
Country merchants should take advantage Of
our down prices and supply their wants for
months to come. We bought for cash in advance
of rising market.
u. F. BRASHEAR,
q. B. Hoomes. No. 100 King street.
dec 2 Alexandria, Va
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BAKERS AsD CUNEHCfspN ass.
BRENGLE'S
FALL D E Lie AC | ES.
Oysters sll styles, Ice Cream,
Oysters Roasted. Fruits and Cream,
Oysters Stewed Pie aud Milk,
Ovsters Fried @resh Milk

Oysters Stewed, Pie aud Milk
Oysters Fried, Fresh Milk.
HENRY BRENGLE, 129 King street, is now
making his fall and winter arral gements TO
serve the public in the beatstyle and st low rates
Oysters, the pick of the market, and cheap as
cheapest, in al styles. Nice comfortable rooms
to serve ladies or gentlemen.
Milk from West Grove Dairy, rich and fresh,
in market and st store.
French Csromels and Sugared Fruits. and all
varieties of Sugar DelicRces. fresh and pure in
all their ingredients.
Cream Putfa, Tarts and Pastry, Csndies and
Tsffy of all kinds, Black. Fruit Pound, Jelly
and Fancy Cakes.
Pics specially, Fruits, Nuts, Confeetioneries,
Water Ices and sill the delicacies of the season.
He caters for families and entertainments, and
supplies families with milk snd oysters, [sep 29
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You CAN FIND A LARGE ASSORTMENT or
Tin Ware, such as Baking Pans, Pie Pans,
Cutters, &C., cheap at STANsBURY's,
Cor. King and Columbus ST.
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GOMMlSSIONEkS' SALE OF VAI,UA.
~ BILE Landry virtue of a decree pro.
nounced by the Circuit Court Of Prince William
county, at the November special term, 1879
thereof in the chancery suit of Stonnell vs. Ston.
nell, .he undersigned, special commissioners
therein nsmed. will offer for ssle st public suc.
tlon, before The front door OF the court house Of
th ea;(a 49,, HlS' 'Get-E! -u, .-1A- I-v or
UARLE FARM. situated in the said county.
called 'NEABSCO," containing about 613
sores. This farm lies on the Nesbsco run, about
one hslf mile from Nesbsco Mills and postofIice;
it is heavily timbered, and has on it COM Mo-
DIOUS DWELLING and all necessary out
houses, well fenced snd in q good state of cult.
walton, 1t has on it also q VALUABLE
SLATE QUARRY, which hes been extensive
ly woI ked since the war.
Terms of Sele One third Of the purchase
money in cash, and the residue in three equal
payments at one, two and three years, with in
.erest from day of sale, the purchaser executing
bonds, with approved security, for the deferred
payments snd the title to be retained until the
whole Of the purchase money is paid.
Mr.. Richard Stonneil, living on the premises.
will take pleasure in showing the farm to any
person wishing 10 purchase
4 pioL Of the farm may be seen At the o1ice Of
John NJ Johnson. esq.,, Alezsndris, Va.
JOHN IL. JOHNSON, ror,,,
X. 4. MEREDITH, oolH nf Sais
WM. E. LIP6COMB, J VI S"'''
pr;poo U;lli,,o nc,pptp 6oo
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TOAL
" COAL
We invite the attention Of dealers sod con-
sUmers to our large stock Of CAREFULLY
EREP COAL of the following varieties:
LYREN'S VALLEY,
LORBEhRY and
SHAMOKIN RED ASH
WHITE ASH Gree burning and hardy 0.
steamer, broken, egg, stove and nut sizes.
Also GEORGES CREEK, CUMBERLAND
and KANAWHA SPLINT, from West Va.
tho HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large
Storage Yards esch variety is kept separate,
and is especially prepared for family use.
Ysrds foorod, and eli Coal sent out WE'LL
SCREENED AND FREE FROM IMPURI-
TIES.
Dealers, families, public institutions and man
ufsctories supplied st lowest market rste-per
ton of 040 lbs. T. J. MEHAFFEY & CO.,
feb | Wharf and Yards foot of Queen ct.