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Convicted Of Murder.
STABLEToN, 5. l., May 23-Reinhardt was con.
der OF Annie Degnan, the jury being out forty
minutes.
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Mr.. CLARENCE KING, director of the govern
ment surveys, Is In the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-23

THE VETO MESSAGE Of the legislative bill was
under consideration at the cabinet meeting this
afternoon
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SARATOGA, N. Y, May 23-The report OF tn
Board OF Church Erection came up as the orde
OF business In the Presbyterian General Assem-
bly,. IL gives the gross receipts OF last year a
$,45063; balance from last year, $l2, 364. "a !;
number OF churches erected during the year by
tie aid OF the board l75 located In 3s states and
territories, and under the care OF Sc Presbyter.
les. To enable the board TO do its full work for
the current year $3.50, 900 Will be required. Rev.
Or. ii. r. Nelson, secretary OF the board, said
they had nothiug to boast OF, but much to be
thankful for. The contributions from the
churches were larger last year than they were
the year before. They have aided I'm erect
Ing twenty six more churches than ever before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-23

THE CLERKS in the War department were TO-
day notified that they could not smoke in the
building.
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OTIOE.
pssss e susse:. Z Close their ne
mencing june 80. and continuing until September
Isl se1RSRAhaS5 = H6RAhS. s1iss1sf Is ssd sts NV
A. 0AEGLER, 1909 7th st NV.
RoBT q YEWELL, iii sth st. NV
JOHN M56SGH pdSINa. e. 7sh 1hs and IS sssn nn
WM WM HURhEY spiGaisg 2gs 7th IN St s65 NY ...
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is. o'aARE sis' { { SONS, 1912 7th st. NV.
SPECIAL TAXES.
TAXPAYERS. ATTENTION.!
SAVE INTEREST ON SPECIAL TAXES.
6dsT aRhFy Fl the District
unless lien certificates are issued against the prop
city All parties Interested should take advantage
s .s5 sD x 51s5 S bg ssx 6a
WILLIAM DICKSON,
REAL Es EsrATs 1sa aASsEEsr, SE
ny21m Above the Si Columbia niG f Baiidinss ding
GAVE TIME. TROUBLE AND PATIENCE.
~ pARKER's x GNGRoss1se Sf;1s PEN.
fr they stand without rival in tbs market as hun.
FcR SALE ONLY By
my17-tr sii7 a. and aAsnEH 8 q sin st.
F0B CHARTER.-steamer ;" "MATTANO"
,s r. having y been recently painted & land and
E! sssssss e MospAT SS and f; %Ei .ss .
ffaSSssH 5oa8s. AGENT Azs g 9Th st wharf
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-23

EX-REPREsENTATIvE JOSEPH H. RAINEY, of
South Carolina, has been appointed internal
revenue agent. He has not yet been assigned
to any district
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WALL street To.dav.

NEW YORK, May 23.-The Posts financial arti-
Gle says: The regular stock exchange markets
vestnent bonds and stocks are strong. SENT
slecuiatNe bonds are Irregular. but generally
lower: speculative stocks are feveTish and
seneIally lower, notably the Vanderbilt stocks
aho the Wisconsin stocks. The stocks which
are hlgner are American District Telegraph,
ZION Mountain, Z. {. {. /. and Hannibal and
road companies OF this city are all very active
today. The loan and Improvement stock.
(Which represents The Metropolitan Elevated.
Gently been freely bought at $50 20 400
The Metropolitan Elevated bonds have
advanced fiom lo4 to 1lOA, with large pur-
chases to-day. Government bonds are strong
with continued large buying OF per cents by
the banks; the price is q higher. There Is also
an advance OF lsal In the currency 6's. The
issue OF these, which do not mature until 1899,
being up to 1861 al27. Money on call is 3a4 per
cent. Time loans are 2kaSk per cent. Prime
mercantile paper is ka4h per cent.
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AOAe oui NeJ ., 10 III tbC CiUy.
THE VETO MESSAGE of the legislative bill was
under consideration at the cabinet meeting this
afternoon.
THE FOLLOWING ORDER has been issued by
the Interior Department. is hereby ordered
that the employees Of this department shall not
receive money from outside parties for the pur-
chase or United States refundtDg certificates
Violations OF this order will be reported to the
Secretary"
NOMINATIOEs.-The President sent to the
Senate to-day the following nominations Of
pOStmaSterS:-Elliott ShurtZ, at Marshalltown,
Iowa; Samuel w. Chubbuck, at Gold Hill, Nev.
ABOUT FIFTY loUNa LADIES, pupils Of the
Wesleyan Female Institute, staunton, Va,
have arrived in Washington to see the CITY,
They were taken In Knoxs omnibuses to-day
to the Corcoran Art Gallery, and visited the
preslde1ts 1bs House. the Capitol the Depart
points OF interest, returning home by the even
Ing train. The president Of this school is Rev.
Dr. w. A. Harris, brother OF Hon. John. T.
Harris, who represents the 7th Virginia dis
trict.
ANOTHER PLANET D1sCOvERED-The Observa-
tory OF Paris announces to the Smithsonian In
stitution the discovery by Palisa, at Pola, on
the 2ad OF May, 1879, Of planet OF the twelfth
magnitude In sixteen hours two minutes right
ascension fifteen degrees twenty-seven min
utes south decllnation, with slight motion
south.
THE JAMESTOWN sailed from San Francisco
to-day for Sitka to take the place Of the Alaska
which has been ordered home.
CAPT. BELKNAP, commanding the Pensacola
navy yard, reports to the Navy department
that the funeral of the late Chief Engineer
James B. Kimball took place at that point on
military honors in the National Cemetery near
Fort Barrancas Company M, 5th artillery
formed the military escort with the naval and
military officers at the station,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-23

THE WALLACE COMMITTEE proposes to resume
active operations in this city next week, and
after taking testimony here the committee will
probably proceed to some of the northern cities
and prosecute their Investigations. The U. s.
marshal for the southern district of New York
will be the first witness examined. His exami-
nation will cover the matter OF the appoint
ment OF deputy marShalS for the city Of New
York at the last Presidential election.
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NoMINATIoNs.-The President sent to the
Senate to-day the following nominations Of
postmasters:-Elliott ShurtZ, at Marshalltown,
Iowa; Samuel W. Chubbuck, at Gold Hill, New
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-05-23

JUST AkRlVED. l6 HEAD OF HORSES, from
He35Rs1s; H3RsFs Also a' pM pair q ~ssshsd BLACK wv
can ride or drive JOHN SIMMONS, 3ll 18th
S@"~' my204p
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EIaO.E W:asNFJFG row.
Special Correspondence of the Ale1a. Gazette
WASHINGTON. D. G. Oat. %, 1879.


WASHINGTON, D. c., Oo,. %, 1879.
j. l. Thomas. collector Of tn port Of Bal.
tinore, aud delegation Of the Mssons of that
city were at the White HOUSE this morning to
invite Mr.. Hayes to attend lecture TO be &c.
livCred 10 Baltimore on the nish Of the 20sh
inst. for The beu,f. Of the Masonic Library
fuud OF til city. They sid if BIS accepted
the invitation they would take him over 10 o
special t;ain alter the ceremonies attendant
upon the opening of tho National Fair were
cotc'uded, and send bin back the same night.
MIR. Thomas Informed your correspondent that
be was not OF all SURPRISED at the result of the
el.cion 10 Gilmore yesterday.
No pensions will be paid tha month. because
they arr paid quarterly, aud the amount that
will DO paid out urdsr the air ara OF pensions
act will amount to not more than 50 100000
The monthly statement of tho Treasury will
therefore !show q handsome decrease of The
pubic debt, amounting probably to $4,000, 600.
The sapusl statement Of the postofioe de-
pertmeot this year " II show deficiency of
Sc. 1000 O00 |. vas SIS 600 600 last year. The
statement will also show that the whole postal
service is iu excellent condition and working
smoothly, notwithstanding ths fuss the radicals
made about the shooting OF negro postmaster
IL South Carolina by man be had lnsulted.
The receipts at the Treasury to-dsv from 10
ternal revenue nmouoted to SAP 1874 from
customs, 1854 800 TIE natiopal bsnk uotes
received FIR redemption anouot,d to $3.50 COO
Ho!kmen arc now actively engaged in pre-
pbrlug the Session House fir city post otlica
Iurp1sls. aud it will be occupied ss such
on The 18th rrcxiuo.
q. w. CIitteudan has been appointed post
master Ut Sandy Bottom. hldd!cslx county,
Va, vIos V. Vaughan resigned.
4 dispatch received 1T Georgetown this morn.
ing from Cumbe1lsnd stales that the water in
the upper portion Of the canal is4 feet 3 inches
deep that MI tho levels arc full, that the whole
cans ia Davigable for boats carrying not moro
than 100 tone, that the first loaded boat since the
striko left Cum bertrand for tdeWater last night,
that loaded boats have been leaving there ever
since. that the New Central %. has already 1000
tons of coal on its wsy to tdewster by the canal,
and that all the coal companies have resumed
operations.
General Vincent, Adjutent General to General
CFd's forces il: Texas, reached Washington this
morning from San Antonio. He reports the af-
taiT5 of his department as quiet LIB they usually
ere - this season Of the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23
AUCTION aALEs.
By O. cal & Lucas, Auctionee

Dy " u esi u Lucas, Auctoneels
g. ". estley It ais.
We. fIn GhahcCry
ida leTo Ct als.
pY V1RTU Of decree of the Corporation
- Court CT the city Of Alexsp dria rendered
ct its October term, 1879 in the above cause, the
underigned. commissioners, will, on TUES.
pay, tho IS day Of November, 1879. at II
Gciock n. bufJre the entrance Of the Corpora
tion Court House of Alexandria city, on Fairfax
street. sell BY public suction to The highest bid
me-, that VALUABLE HOUSE and LOT OF
GIG ND on the west side ofst Assph street,
bounded and described SIS follows: Beginning
on the west side of st. Assph street two hundred
and si2ty.two feet five inches south of Glbbon
street and running thence south with St. Asaph
street fifteen feet eight ard one halt inches;
thence westerly and psrellel to Gibbon strsst
one hundred and twenty. three feet i've inches:
thence north parallel 10 st. Asaph street fifteen
fest eight and one half inches; thence with d.
rect line to the beginning.
Terms: On third Of the purchase mouey in
cash; the retidue in three 60 AL payments, paw.
able respectively IN six. twelve and eighteen
months from the day of sale; the deferred paw
ments TO be secured by the bonds of the purchss.
or, With good personal security, with interest
from the dsy Of ssle and the title of the property
to be retained until the whole purchase price IS
paid. X. KEMPER,
JOHN s. CHAPMAN
oct2S't Commissioners.
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Robbery.

CnIcAo D, Oct. 23 "A conceited effort seems to
harn been made last night to rob members Of
tha Strackcsch Opera Troupe while the opera
Was in progress l.! McVickers' Theatre Dis-
uoDds and Other valuable jewelry, said TO DO
worth $1,000, vera taken from the room Of Miss
Teresa Singer at The Grand Pacific Hotel, and
tho rooms Of other members Of the company at
Ma Commercial Hotel vera entered and COL.
siderable amount Of vsu.bles secured. No
trace Of tho thieves has yet been obtained. The
po!ice have been Keeping the matter quiet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23
FilnIicO Races.

FIMLIoo, MD, Oot. 23.-The frs. race wGs
Won by SENSATION. with Grenada 2 J and Olen
3rj. !'mo, l.505
PIMLIoo, MD. Oc!. 23.-The seonnl rsos,
onc aud quart, T miles for ali ages, iutse $3.50
Tor the fist aud $50 for tie second, was Won
by Juania, with Sunlight q, and Turge 3rd.
Tme, , lQ1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

SUNDAY SCHOOL CELEBRATION. Tile NJ.
h. Church Su. day School OF this place ia,
been for o long ,ltDH rr' psrl:g FIR ereud ca
cart, which Is 10 takc place Tt the church to-
morrow Dight. The exercises wall consist Of
soDes, IatIous, Giao!u4s. etc, tut tho chief
feature Of the rc;asioo vii be the breaking Of
thirty or fJtty JUS, each OF which will o1oiau
..oDe uouat Ct mCGey collected eud deposited
10 the g bS the Chi dtep. Tiers of sea are
bang put up 10 day q the platform for tho
csi'dreo, aud e sd iimc i. expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

Potomac Fruit GROwGRs -rha off:c rs Of
the Potomac Fui Growers \ aoti .,iou and
several committees who had cha:sc ut the late
Far Of that Cr:a: iH.,i2n wcro entertained in
Washington IA; nlail;, hy Coion" W. II
chase, chairman of tho COMMITTEE 81 arrange
ments. The evening" W.s most a.reeIbiy prs
&c and those present Gesovp: 10 tax" par Ia / 9
oIcoIog TT cesalon OF The N tion4l Fla T. On
Tuesday next. ! h, society will be represented
ty twenty members, who will occupy arae
SIX horse ouubus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23
EDElE EEEg.STSEs.

Tie a.tan'r Mary 9 has beeu lauoch:d from
he VAS 6, lha Ship Yard, sEa sailed to day
for Norfolk.
The B .prist Church WIS c:onded last uiRht
with large congregation. Three persons wtr'
bap,ised and several .mo for8ard tor p:syere.
4 large rumber OF wild geese PISSED over
this city, this ,v,niog, s?u.hTard boGnd,--a
sure .isa Of I'D wya!hsr.
The Circuit Court Of Loujouu county al
j1uTnod today. and Judge Keith cana down TO
this city by the w. s. % train.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

REGISTRATION. 90 Saturday, the 25:h lost
The Registrar, viii cpco the registration books
at the vO'inG pt cej 10 their respective wards,
Tor revision and sea registrations. 1t is in.
portant aud IL fec: absolutely necessary. tbst
all Voers who bAvs changed their rcsdenc,
stc' the May election, and those who have be
come OF oRe iJco thst'j should see to il that
Their nemos are properly regi stirred otherwise
they will bs Gislranchised ct the general cleo
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

:, hNIGaTS OF FYTnIAs. -Fraoklin hodge,
h''gb;s OF P,tbias. Of Washington, had co
anniversary meeting list night. after the bus;-
otss CT the Lodge vt 8 concluded & most suDp'
tuous bsnqQct was part.ken of by the Knights.
Speeches were made by Mr.. Rathbucu, fouar
::d t the order, aud By J.. D. Harrison, Esq.
u On> ntal Lodge, No. 6, Of this city, who
Ce!!Vtred most cbsste and elegant addrlss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23
Hotel - rivals.


j B Ctissoy aru wife. Lsssburi John Is
Russell, Baltimore; B ? Lee, Richmond; I Il
Carer, dc; Mrs j Klnche &c, Boston; Geo II
kiluger, Baltimrr; Il Green. Fauquiel1;
u ? Brooke and Two children, Va; Dr. II
Latham and lady, Va; W i Mason. Baltimore
DrJ w Bryant. Pct rtbu'g; j N Trussell,
Upperville; J B Myers, p; rs. r Mcclure,
dc; John A Russ, jr. New York; j i Herder'
SOD, ely; W 6 Crepst aT, New York.
ToNIINE
Jsues Birch, Loudoup John Pane. VI; j
" Cocksrilie, do; DR. 7 W Bmith. Bethel; Jno
A Russ, jr, New York; A A Milky, Va; W
J Browning. Va; j Mathew. Loudoun; u T
Csuthrep. Liberty; DR. VIM p Mcclure, Wiz
chester; w w San 'crs, Bucklend; 9 B Payne,
Va; Dr. w B-yant, Petersburg; Fl W Spill.
man. RsppnhenDock; w D Duncan. Loyipe-
st ,r; l. L freeman. Baltimore j White. Cul
poper; Dr. II. Latham and lady, Lfoohbrrg.
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n Office.

Tha partnership heretofore carried on by w.
A. johnson and John T. Hammond. under the
hrm name and style OF W A. JOHNSON s.
Co.. in Alexandria, Va, has this day been dis.
solved by mutual consent, and both of the uu-
derslgned are authorized to receive payment of
all debts owing to the said partnership and:sign
in settlement
Dated this 18Th day of October, 1879.
W. a. JOHNSON,
JNO. T, HAMMOND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23
LOCAL MATTERS.

WEATHER Probabilities, October %. 1879
For Tie Middle States psrtly cloudy and COLDER
weather. zig rein in the NORTH ern portion dur.
ing the dsy. norther.y to westerly Winds snd
ris ag baIom eter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

Thepndersigned will continue,heG GROCERY,
LIQUOR AND OOMMI,SION BUSINESS
under the firm name of w. a. JOHNSON &
%, at the same place. aud be socits the pat
ronaRe OF the friends of the lats firm of VIM. A,
Johuson u Co., and tha public eanerally
oct 70 JNO T. HAMMOND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

Tho undersigned desires to express his thanks
to his friends for their patronage to the late arm
OF VIM. A. johnson & Co., and he hopes that
tney VIII continue the same to Mr.. JOHN T.
HaMMONO D, who will Continue tho business
for himself under the ssno nsme and ut tho same
place. w. a. JUHASON.
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Failure.

PHlLArEIPRIA. Oct 2.-Ghs public stock
exchargo OF William H. Hatfield s. Co., Chest.
nut street. failed this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

= POLICE ITEMS Toe only CASA atshe Mayor 8
Ohoo his morning, Was that Ct Thomss WHO,
!stEs, boy, for 6gh.irg on the street, who was
aoed and DISCHARGE.
Some Other matters, 1ero brought to the at
teotlnn OF til. Mayer, but were postponed until
to'mlrrow.
There were 20 casos at The magistrates' offc s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

CONSERVATIVE MEETING.-Thc CoIscrva-
I'VE Mass Mretiog 10 this city. appointed by
hesitate Conservative Committee, for the Both
II31st' will be held 10 front of the Mansion
House, on Fairfax Street. Should the weather
grove uDtaVorabIc, tho meeting will be held in
S1reIta Hail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

SINKING FTND-rhc Board of Commits.
sioaers OF ,he Sipking Fund met last aisht in
conjunction with the Frsno. Committee OF
thu City Council.
1t beiog understood that The lurctio1s OF the
Sinking Fund Commissioners ctas.d On .to
adoption OF the late cOmpromis, bill, an ac. 10
revive aid pcrpctua.e .hc Slikiag Fund Vas
considered, AID will te roro.t d t. The C.ty
Council OF its meeting next facsisy night.
The new ti il understood 10 be substantially
reproduction CT the old ona, except tnat it
makes the board perpetual un,il all Of the
bonds are paid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

PERsoNAL-AmoDg tie distinguished mso
attending ;ho Medical Convention, nov in scs-
.ion here, is DR.. Il. ". Martiu, Of Pttsylvs
MA Go. Dr.. Martio commaodGd regiment Of
Arni5tead's Brigade il tn hst'ls Ct Gatfys
burg. He ard Ger. y. Elt side By sil".
when they had ,asad the AS. cn;renchu ca, of
the enemy. The Door, thus laiog with !oar
terrible wounds, was held prisoner 1t Point
Lookout. His bravery is only exc !cdtd by his
genuine InOdcs'y. he is stnrp!rg at ihs res
dence Of his brother in law, Rev W. $. Peuek.
Dr.. j. Marion Sims. CT Nav York. who d..
verld most interfering and instructive ad
dress at this mornings sasaon Of he Virgioia
MelcaI Society, left Tor his home this eve ?ing.
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sEsURAEC
EEsURAECE.
Life Insurance Co.of va.
PETERSBURG, w.

6>EIERSHCSG, w.
SAMUEL B. PAUL. Presiderl
ROOT. BoLLiNd, Vice Presidents
}: w. PEGRAM. Secretary.
JOHN +: LAY. Superintendent Of Agencies.
Z. kEMPEE. General Ag't AIeSsndlis, Va.
Office no sc King street.
CAPITAL AND ASSETS OVER
S5HO,O00.
This solvent and CONSERVATIVE h3nle compapy.
fair IN all its dealings and prompt in its pay.
ments solicits the examination and Confidence
of those deBitnp life policies within this depart
ment Its Rates hs low as they can be made with
tull safety ID tho insured and its investments
sre all made at home. Attention is called TO
tho accompanying letter.
&. kEMPER, General Agent,
Alexsndris, Va August 10, 1879.
L. Kemper, General Agent Life Insurance 90,
OF Virginia, Alexandria. Va.
DeAr Strive take much pleasure in making
our ACKNOWLEDGMENT to you, not only of the
prompt payment BY check of your company to
our order for S3,837.2O. the full amount due on
the llfs policy OF our father, but wo have also TO
express our appreciation of tho aid and facilities
Stforded us in completing the usual proofs of
DEATH We can and do cheerfully commend
your company to the confidence of the public.
Very respectfully yours.
oct lb-2~ HARLOW BROS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

X OK RENT.-The ROOM above L. Stsbler
q, Co.'S drug store, n. W. cor. King and
Washington streets Apply TO
oct23 cow L. STABLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

NEW YORK. Oct. 2}-Stccks strong. Money
Gal. Flour dull. Wheat unis..Ied snd lower
Corn active aud lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23

TIE kIDWELL BOTTOMS AT meeting OF
the Distrc: Horticultural Society, hold 10
Washington las: night, afler the transaction of
the usual routine business. Mr. Warrington
GlIIiCgham, surveyor, dsliver;d al essay Cd
the Improvement Ct tho 'i0tr ats aud exhibit
ed drawing showing his pan Of operation.
His plan is to Ii in he ki3well Bottoms, drcdgc
cut the aid lie OF the flats and throw the earthly
matter into islands but the lake which would
BE- formed By tho dredging, and TO throw what
could not 30 used 10 this m apner upon the chan.
mel lines of the fats. Ho would then plant
trees along the shores OF the .s and upon the
Islands which would serve TO solidi'y the carthy
matter and to take 10 the miasnalic vapors
arising from the flats, thus mek,og the p. 81
:nua', marshy ground tbing Of beeuy a1d
nv fo'crer. He would have tho lakes ,uuec:ed
with the river by gates to have constant sup
Iakes ailh fish and baeutify tho isaods and
channel shores wlth drives.
The Wsshiret0u Republican ssys: "Work
will be resumed on tho chauDe! across the fats
this mOr1log, the Gredge Argus which his
been undergoing repairs having been proI ouao
ed all ready By her hujIde:s The Cut through
no flats Will be . go fees in leGgtA, and il is
typec.cd that il u ta.a al the Water to strike
the Mar,Issd side, Tie work having bscn c-m
mcnc,d u. the Virginia cnL OF the big ralsh. ,"
CANAL ITfMS The Cumberland News Of
yesterday hes The following
"lt was 1clilby reported ycst rlay that moa
anp!oyt Il on tb. LJuac1niUg emf OF the u Gorge y
Creek and Cumbcrland rai!roha had struck for
az adgsuc, Of from ! 10 81 - day. Most OF
the men stepped work yesterday.
1T Was reported here Jcaterda? that the
miners of tho Me7ersdaIc region we're on sirikr.
We were. however. unabic 10 Obtain nu!hca.ir
Information on the subject.
Mrs. Henry 1ohpa2a, wife OF the late keep
&c Of johnson locb on the CheHspoak and
Ohio Cansl, about two miles and half from
Snerpsburg, fci! from c.Ea! boat DOS day l,si
week aud fractured the carHags Of tho RIB.
Ihe fracture was very painful one.
Eleven boats were ljadea at CuIabail,nd on
Tuesday. They ell had light ioads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-10-23
7 ARGE STOCK OF Dry GOODS.

"Wednesday, October % 1879.
We now offer Que of the larp est stocks of xmyds
We have ever brought to This market all bouY Mt
Tor essh, and will be cold at very low prices.
We Call special attention to u full assortment
of Cloths a1d Csssime1os new styles, and LA.
DIES Cloth and Felt Shirts e iul st, CT of
SaH"lr Ladies and Men's Aelino Vests, Table
Damaek snd Napkins, Maddrass Ginshsms,
choice p.ttt rns; also Vels cts, Satins, Belts
Buttons. Ccrse:s, Ties, Buck Gloves Opsra
Flarnels, SC, &C.
.. :. BRASHEAE,
II. d hoomes. No. 1O9 King street.
cct ~ Alexandra, Va.