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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-19

when Felix was rested and seemed stronger,
l fetch the good doctor from Sc. Elmo to ex.
anime his eyes. The result was, as supposed.
hopeful. Yet for many weeks it was only an
anxious, uncertain hope; for If sight came b ack
for moment, 1t fitted away again like shad-
as strength and health returned, sight came
gradually, not sight perhaps as he had once
possess cd 1t, but enough to make him happy and
to earn his own living
Henri Lefevre danced merrily at the wedding:
love could scarcely touch so careless q heart
and 1t was he who claimed the first kiss OF the
brides cheek, and wished her long life and hap
pineSs.-[The Argosy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-04-19

DeIn9 disappointed In seeing Felix Roussel
him; ..He Is gone, sir; he left Two days ago"
with wh0m?-hOw?'
.'On foot. A young woman, apparently
This was all they knew. And drove On to
the barracks trusting my friend, the Flemish
Sergeant, would be able to enlighten me fur
tier. But he was away on long march, and
was faiu TO leave Liege in ignorance Of all de-
tails respecting the poor soldiers departure.
And now, having no longer the hope OF ms
nome by the billy road between Liege and
Marche, but chose the plea anter way or gong
to Namur by railroad. and thence up the heuSe
by steamer to Dinant. At this picturesque
Afdennais pony, and drove steadily on thfou IN
| The lovely scenery which lies between the
Meuse and the Ardennes.
! poplar nned, went but slowly, half wearyinls
OF my LONELINESS IS, TIL on bridge, at the 1901 OF
a steep ascent, drew up to rest awhile Inc
| Drld.e vas, more properly speaking, viaduct'
! and lool ed down upon noble valley, beautl-
1 fully wooded, and watered by clear stream
winch dashed along rapidly, over rocks and
| oGuideiS. suddenly. amid the deep stiffness
| surrounding me, heard the murmur OF voices,
| aud glancing toward the SUMMER side OF the
vale, saw two figures seated on bank by the
| strong. firmly made; the other was q poor crea-
| ture attenuated by sickness, and worn Out by
| pain and WEAKNESS.
| Almost at the first glance recognized them
| They were Felix RouSsel and Josephine Ro
| diere. Wondering at the girls strength ant
consistency, 1 stood awhile, listening TO theii
| talk.
| "Fifine, chers annie, | am exhausted" sale
! the soldier, In feeble voice. "Thou see5t
can go no further. Leave me here, and go OF
10 Tue nearest village and seek a shelter To-
! thyseif for the night
Fitne paid no attention to this counsel. "Se
here, Felix" she replied, 81 will sit here witt
thee On this bank and rest as long as thou wilt
but say no more to me OF leaving thee on th'
load, because that cuts me to the heart"
the blind man, as he fell back heavily on tn
grass. "Why should l deceive your l Cal
walk no more, my friend. ~
"When you have rested, Felix, you will fee
stronger. Lean on me, and try and sleep"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01
Rev. Er. Spri2s.

Re ;MoxD W., D,csn5:r 3I,-Mu'a IN
tercss is RI. r Epic 'ps| e;c't hare 10 relation
t, DR.. So,igs's c.I! to the Maero Meno''sl
church, sld tie eo3greesIioo is Taitirg csrse'S
for bis sDsBe:, Mos: ofthcn hcpe GOd te'ir7e
tba. tho r.r-;4 ec:ep:. More Memorial
chuTcF the most thriving OF the &c"
chpr; /: "ai Iu''' ao>ot ,n:e.
year ii' coaRrcGau"u u 's!"'
JsE t.i, AID Is 10 the "Ss' en-,
the eroEiss por'i1a .: the city. Eev. hf
Rober: Gibson wss Tho first pastor, spd
he had charge Ct the church uDtiI last sp;ln7,
wheo he accepted a ell 10 i'aikershuiZ, West
Yirginia.
Dr. Sprisy viii sccsot he will be the sec
ord pastor the church has had. 1t is no" an
iu6ependeut church, although begun as chope!
ADD LcipE at first under the SUPERVISION OF 81.
Jancs's Church. It's growth was so rapid that
it was soon tceo that it uust have pastor o.
lis OVID aod Mr.. Gibsop, vino, until that time
vas assistant rCc:o. OF st. james. Tss called to
take charGr. STAONdBoW.
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DIZZY (a1pa5fsS.
~HEAT EXCITEMENT III WASHIrG.
II TON.
THIRTY THOUSAND $4,000 WORTH
OF
DRY GOODS

Just arrived from EW YORK CITY.
the hts. o&o ys!i and n MALT wide sbee;ing Cot
ten, T., ysrc; tn. widest Shooting Cotton sad
the very best quality reduced TO 1Oc CooFed
silks Gj3 ind 75; Black Siss from 10 70 So {;
our 81 snd : % Giack silks special bargains;
Table Lnen D.: Beached Table DamasS co.;
Coiorcd Cashmsrs uuro wool, GOc; Bl.c't CASH
mers co.. Toe, zoe, &c and 81; Pure Woal Cloth
for Boys wasr t0e; CIosks from s. to $50 al
CARRIERS,
I'll Market Spsca, Washington. D. g
One yard wide Ene=. quality C.nbric Calico
reduced 10 S.; Ladies' (Soo) Vests, fine qu,!i;y,
silk bound, So; Black Waterproof, nearIy two
yards wide, only SOC; Pure Wool Navy Blue
Water proof Cloth 81; &c .u.i:ul dress goods FROM
u; to s. 80, Shetland Saawla, Mi color5, 81 60;
ColcGed elk Velreli sc.
Tho larce:t assortment OF NEW DRY
GOODS il r.
GARTRRS,
III Msrkr. Spsca, Washington, and iatend 70
sell thein beiere anlisry l. 1919 even If We hsvc
to sell them a. cost. nov 1.wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

IuE WEATHER AND RIVER The weather
lss sht was c5ld. With slight Cpl: 1t snow,
ccar;p9 away shortly sfiar mi9oigh'. 10 Gay
ihc;c bas bsep q ccnticus ia;' OF s-1o1 io7 aa9
ersi hour, reaching depth. however. ct ons7
about 80 i1chcs. At 4 O'Clock his evsclog
the sn3w was still "a ling Eriskle, with 90 up
pearauco of Stoppiug. Several siciehs made
thei. appearance 90 the streets. tut The sport
TGs no; very euio?sble.
The !7tr CONTINUES blocked s5iv- snd bsia7,
but the bal Dor is kept clear By the tugs. Inc
tugs Kate. Mary Lewis sud COMET su,caeGed
in getting their tow OF oyster 67a;s, meouobed
yesterday, to this city, and, 10 COMPANY With
two boats licked up here, started tbs morclog
for The lover river, There were il the tow
two leg heats a2d sevea oyster beats. The
steamer John ". Thompson dld not make Der
trip 10 Leorarotown this mornlog. nor VIII tue
Lsdy Of the Lake leave for Norfolk to tight.
The steamship i. G. kpiebt viii! remain a'
Ouartic, ur,i tho ice breaks 10. The 3. q
d. transfer barge still suceaeds in MAKING her
uips to Shepherds, 90 tho opposite shore.
The supply o! o;:;ers here AID 10 Washington
has teen UcaEy Exhausted, ard the tnsln hope
Of dealers is that the tugs neotioned above
may succeed ia finding sonc boats below Gnd
get them through the ice. River ;nen ere CT
the opinion that there ia q poor rTcsr:c: tor
the bteakiGg up Of the l,a.
The ice gathers arc still DusiIY at work, &C.
curing as much Of the trIeid substance as pos
sill,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

EO. 55bI.
IN TIE DI5TEtUT COURT OF THE
4 United States for tho Eastern Ui.tricg OF
Virgins. In tho matte. Of Joseph A. Adams,
BANKRUPT In Bankruptcy.
TO whom j: may concern: Tho undersigned,
a w. Armstrong, of Alexandria county, Vir'
siDia, hereby gives notico of his appointment as
As.ignee of the est-to Ct Joseph a. Adams. OF
Lho county OF Louioun, in said District, who
wsa On TIE 9th dsy Of september, 1878. aoj I'd
o bankrupt Oh his own petition By tue District
Court q SAID District
a. ". ARMSTRONG, Assignee.
Dated D .cembeT 10Th. 1873. declS G3w
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bark 2seJs' FCE.
mo tG94, |

No 1904
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE
4 Uni.ri States for the Eastern District c.
Virginia. In tho matter Of Simon Bloadhein,
bankrupt. IL bankruptcy.
To whom It may concern: Tho undersigned,
4. W. Armstrong, OF Alexandra county, Vir'
sinis, hereby gives notice Of his appointment IS
agsisnce o! simon B:ondnen, of tho county Of
Ale1snd7is in rsil District. who was on the 9Th
day OF September, 1873, sdjud god bsnErup. on
bis OWE petition By the District Court Of ssld
District 4. W. AEMSTEUEiG, assignee.
Il,.nG Dncarihrr lG.h laI3, dec lS-w3H
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1No. 5jl1

TN THE DISTRICT COURT or THE
i United States, 70. tina Eastern D.tric. of
Virgini+ IN Tho matter o. william Is. Carr,
bankrupt. IN bankruptcy
To wnom i: may concern: Tho undersigned,
8. w. Armstrong, O! Aloxsndti. county, VIr-
GINA hereby gives notice OF his appointment sa
Assignee OF tho est,tu oI William Is. Carr, Of
the County CT Loutoun, in aaid District, who
was on tie 18Th dsy IF Augu5., 1873 edjudged
= bankrupt on his own petition By tho D!s.ric!
Cour. CT sa;d Uis!,c..
4. W. ARMSTRONG, Assignee.
D,t.,i yecaulher 18th, 1915, dscl3. yq3W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

HYMENEAL "A large crlwd gathered At
The N. + church. South, this morning 10
Uitu,s. tac marriage Of ID. r. Stausb1ry aDd
Mlss Msjgart Parish. Ibe ceremony WIS
peliurmsd by nv. W. x. Boyle aud Rev. D..
Bullock, ard .hs happy pair. after receiving
,ss c., graIuIslous Ut their i,iauds, started 90
4 bridal tour.
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: 49, ~ 4 ADVERTISER
LCC1E RREyJTIES.

To Uaicn Presbyterian Sunday Schoo! will
Eeyc IS Christmas celebration 10 morrcwplght'
Attention i, called to the notice OF closing out
sale g. Ferguson & Broa., branch store No ~
south Royal street.
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[ 70 snlb ]

TN TIE DIsrElCT COTEC nE TEE
Z Uni.et States for the Eastern District of
Viryi,ia IN The matt: CT Hichsri II. Carter,
bankrupt. In bankruptcy.
To wtom it may cJncern: I'll, undersigned,
a. VI. Armstrong, OF Alexandra county, Vir'
ainis, hereby gireo notice OF his appointment rs
Assignee OF the estate Ct Richard Il. Garter. o.
tho county Ct Fauquler. 10 sid District. who wat
on tho Oh day o: oepten Der, 1873. cdjudgod II
bsnkrup. on his own petition By tho District
CuUr; Of sid District.
f. n. ARMSTRONG;. Assignee.
pa.dd Decent Der 10Th, 1873 decle.W3W
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fNn HnlH ]

III THE DlSTslCr GJuET or THE
J. United States for the E,sterL District OF
Virginia In the ms!tsr OF Hugh ". Throck.
m u on bankrupt. lu bankruptcy.
70 whom il may concern: IEo undersigned
&. W. ARMSTRONG, Ct alexandria county, Vir'
gioi4, hereby gives notice OF his appointment AS
ag:irnee OF tho estate O: Hugh e. Ih7ock
morton, of tho county of Fairfax. il eaid
District, who Was or el5:h day Of august, 1878
sdjudg:d "a BANKRUPT 81 his IN peii.!sa by the
District Court of sad District.
A. ", ARMSTRONG, Assignee.
DHei December 1913, 1873. Gtcl3 rs "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

o 0. F.-Sarepta Lodge. No. 46, [. o.
y. f., las; night. elected tie following officers:
Noble Grand. E. Fl. Hsskifs; Vice Grand,
W. Il. Studs; Recording Secretary. j.. NJ.
Heishlsy; Permanent Secretary, W: W. sher'
wood; Treasurer. John A. Field; Chaplain, 3.
+. Nal!s; Steward, E, Z. Padgett,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

.-Beautiiu ltoen hensli!ched
Initial handkerchieis half diz.n 10 box. for
Christmas prcscn'; p.in moderate, at kaG'n
stems The fash iaushIe cnthier. GiO SeVenth
street, Wsshingtou y. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

The news from The seat Of war is Constantly
a0rtta3iyo:y. hU. no. s, !FGm DR.. Ball S
C,u.h Syrup; every report cooc2rnirs II Hrn'V'
i. 20 be Tho bet Cough SJru? kno|G. Osly
%; bottle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

Fox BAKING FAHS. CAKE PANS. Pts PANS,
Oy-,er Can, Cake Caters, Flo Toys. or aoy.,
,hioe in The tinware lac. call Oh Stansbury u
Bro, coiuer King aud Columbus s!s. dec 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01
LOCAL. NEWS.

LOCAL NEWS.
Aas- We appeal u:sealiy 70 thoso wac ara
Indebted 10 this cEco 10 SELLS tICic accounts
without further delsy. as e;tHc tia l:;5 CT Jan
usry VIC will be compelled 10 discontinue the
usper 10 those who t:n Il arrears. Uu: va Ga.ssT
ourselves .as. bu. i.a; n4:nts VIII be cropped.
Tho subec,iption Rates on the E:2! page o. caca
el.i;icn furnish 8 guido - Ira ?GTn3a: % say
csr,iculsr ds.a, so H.. ;aafc can 10 10 reason
=. complain. il for;e ~ho :n.y desire It, fsil to
race;go the Gnz2!:a s'te- tho ii:.t o. January,
is,a. "a after tia. ts:ecH papers GlTni:Aoi must
bcpsid for.
WEATHER paUBABILiTIEs-Js3 50. /. lS:?,--
For he Ill idle hitl:lic ot.:34 api - ~ Elg-
!aoi fa!.iug b.eoDv!vT. .as!evig aiaH'. signify
warner, cloudy weathe:, T'h :'sat snow o?
rata. pcs.ib'? iJ.!0.et. Lg co'G3r DoTthW2st
w;oG3. "
CITY ScDooI. BOARD -. called mce'iog Of
til, Boar! Was ncG last GisAt. Ur'i'oi: :. 1.
Nc,l,, cs.;., Cha!: s)an, A>sscs. ) :. NcHc",
.lrcg,!y. !!,!h~,t. j. cipes, tisr5;i;Y. n4xt!a".
S,usIt. Wg-aiu.;,a, :oi iEi.lainaip@, aah
SurellotuDdln. C:;@:
The lI;au.es .; .ac rs: ,!cctii:4 tav,;,G i:en
read ani app.0v.l C.;r'r,a=d !GsIac:s Geios
rhe III, jl!iy ;gpoG' !:.N the Committee Oh
S,uiies ant D.lip.;ac l. iar2. Gb the El0:t'oh
Of Homes Read - ...,: Suvl.r;s. vas iakrr NJ,
aud Mf. MaItuly OPPOSED ary cl.ogt. Dir,
John Gre, agyu. i;r EQa AaiwsrD, 3reag
4 Co, then s,ktd ~ fm.s1n 50 address the
Hlert. VIII Oh was craG,.d, w:s";tuG"a 10 !!r.t
~ psgc same rcss3ai fortAs r,;au!;.n Il Msliu!.
iey's Readers. such a. the opportunity .: tjc
s.ioc,;rrs euo.t;r ch-.Ic,... ,xy.n..
~ chsngn e.. 81 ,hs,, retired. hir &:os-
deu moved "a lay H.: Mi,o', .u;jsci o. ,an Ga-
lilo. thus retaining Alctiuli.y, which, H.. ii
tended w.,o The he's. box uuu;isheG. III. j.
s. Beach followed r1.ittins tic *: !cGC' q
nc(3nfFgy's serias. iuC c1uieaGic. iBat rgudrr3
mus. b, ooan.o,i a.72 cd then. ~ :;.:y he.
coco. ,irg.o,.,. 4, ;,.,i, yrujis.9d ,c.cH..s lis
urcod th. I'd MIN az TIC mi ,,j.. r;r r. rlr.
SnoTd,c y lad, n.r,,uaiae th.; 81 book!
bsc,n. ,.;IIu4 +, :. a,A. =. tu; w,:e 20, 10 10
upr's wh,., .n.cie.,s gre a. rr C5it Il; lcok
ID .t,er. Mir. h:uutr exclaimed thai ie had
surpcrted iIoIaies, Aunpos!ug tia, :: chauge
vas 10 be made, bu. ,h.. nc lr,f!rai i;cGuf
fly. Mr.. Stuav: ,oo!, ire ssci3 grJu,:.
Mr.. Snow3eu's rIli.,a msS lhea IL '2::9: -
ayas-NcssIy Gregory, kcuipr i. .IA;nury,
S1osdea, u,ft. Washington Wbit;!"-cy Esd
Mr. Cha:rasD, ).
Nocs-Mcsri> i. : 3 ..@i aol iil'b'?5 :
O.. molten OF :;upsr nteo;!":.f C,fur, the
subi.c. OF spelIer5 ~. ::.ao '1t;n u, All: Ie-
c,uuit.ei 20 IL. E3,aa.i.!r. - &.vd:a ta;!
D.scip!ine
Tho Cnuiruar ii,cn r;,S2e'.d ne e..sga,loH
IF EJ2ar +. liaIrsr. - We: Ph&cIrsi .!
Washington s,aont. wi!:eh w4s so:uicloas!y &c
Copied. c.c inc kosr: :ss".:a! 20 lr3,,ai 10
10 eiec;i,a 70 IL 81" saaiac1. Lha Sa2.fiG
ietdeut moved - hi'a,!.1 !;t9 Ei:s PtiauDal'
ship. bat The r,.c:icn ~, Gu'.l ucr q order
Ga uoioa Of IL. a:uiri. lac aia'i)n 10 80 ID
10 40 electioa WAS c@c0:.is1ed, and tie Sup:r
nterGert removed big iHo'l,n, cSpinl"iag -:a
~" 49, ''">'i'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

Police ITEMs.--ihs foo~ing cases have
been tiled siUc. yesterday Henry Liucoo .aGd
Jobn Laws, co'ored, for rlo,ous aod dlsorderiy
;oujuc,, were Gaed. and, iu default OF payment,
scot 10 the work house.
Gsarse Cry, Carter Thompson, Smith Beale
nd Jaurs Henderson, ali co:oled, for the same
,i.eLce, we're discharged.
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plsasPssSALS.

NJ OTICX-Bids will ba received by the un-
~ dersigned until FEBRUARY lst. 1879.
for the TAKING DOWN UF THE WALLS,
CLEANIaG OF TuE BRICK and BUILD
ING A HOUSE upon Spring Bsnk, Fairfax
County, VS. Plans and specifications csn bs
seen q: the cfi:o Of the undersigned on and aftsr
January 18th. Bond, with approved security.
will be required from the successful bidder for
the faithful performance Of tho contract.
s. q. NEALE,
dec 3O-eo2g Atty. Tor George Mason.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

dents OF ST. Johns Academy, and ether old stu
dents who propose to tako part in the annual
banquet will csll at the City Trtssurer's Office
and obtsn their tickets on or before Friday,
January Sd. dec 30-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

GSr There will be regular meeting Of the
Sun Fire Company tomorrow "Wednesday
night, al 7.20 o'clock.
Gee 3l-2t n. T. NORRIS. Secretary.
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BY +. A. Ke:by, Salesman.

CCMMISSIONER'S SALE OF REAL E5-
" TATE-By virtuo OF q decree the Circuit
Court Of Alexancria county, pronounced at lts
Novemb=- term, 1878. il the chsacery suit OF
others, the undersigned, ss special commissioner
in said csse, will offer oE sale by public auction,
On SATURDAY, JaEusry 18Th, 1879, at twelve
o'clock H., 10 front Of tho Mar ket House, on
Royal slreot, Alexandra, Virginia, certain
PART OE PAECEL OF LAND, lying in Al
exsndris county, sId described AS follows:
Commencing On the north sido of the Columbia
turnpike, and running thence north eight DC.
grces west forty Two and half rods; thence
north eighty three degrees esst thirty tour ara
u half rods 10 lhe Go.umt la school house; thence
westerly along tho north line OF said school lot
to the north west corner thereof; thence souther-
~ along the west lice OF said school lot ten rods
or thcreabou.s, 20 tho storessid tufnplkei thence
westerly along the said turnpike to toe place OF
beginning, containing two scres CT land, TO-
gc.her with ell The eppustenances belonging.
Terms OF oa:a: Ten per centum OF tho pur-
chase moaoy in hand, mld tho residue upon a
credit fs's, Twelve and eighteen months, evi.
dence! ty TIC bonds u the purchaser, for the
dc erred pay q Its. ~ ca Isl lnstslm6nts. bear.
ing Interest from dst:. Tho title 10 be retained
Uutil the whoi5 of the purchase money 10 PAID.
GOU&TLAND Ii. SMITH,
Gee 1918 Special Com missioner.
TEEUSTEtiS GALE OF a VALUABLE
q FAIL 1T EUkISVILLE STATION,
In PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY.-By
virtu7c of u deed CT .rGs. executed by John
Melon AID vito on the 2G.h day OF Nay, 1874
and duly Teco:4a1 n .hu c!,r&s elnce Of the
Prime. William Uouaty C"urt il libsr No. ~,
folio 546, will otto: 10: s.Ie by public auction,
befor, Ia trs al door Gf Ito Court House or said
county, on tie 9Th DAI OF } AN A Ky, 1879:
Chat being court day. ,il ofthat VALU bLE
TRACT De LAM. lying near NokesVi!1s
Station, in said county. containing 2iJ acrs;
ms !and lies Immediately upon th3 ral'io:i
Running up to tho station, and Is enc OF the Jest
Inprov eli tsrns ia tho coui:tS
Terms OF sale: Cash enough 10 pay the ccsts
and expense, oil executing TINS trust aud to dls-
charge tho amount secured By said deed OF trust
rem lining uap.id, 1t oslns about 995O. and Tho
remainder IN tireo eIull annual indictments,
vita interest from day OF ss!e. and tho pur.
chaser TO secIfc the Geecc5a payments by deed
of trus. upon tho farm. Sailing rs trustee,
shall convey only such t.io as Is invested, which
hoReFe. Is uIgue:t;02"h!c
ELISHA E. MEREDITH.
6ec6 Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

New FIaM.-Iu aootber column will be
fourd The advertisement of Messts. Gregory
& OB,ieu. Mr.. Il. II. O. Bren the new mem
Der of the frm has org been connected with the
house aad is we'll known 10 business circles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

PERSONAL -Hsv ". N. Dame, formerly
rector OF Ct:ist chuIci, is CO visit to this
city.
Mr, nm. Bo,kc, formerly of this city,
is the o.soler Of the Frisco Banking Company
of Frisco, Utah.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

FIRE Misunderstanding the past year
Il, Fire d psr,inent has bsen 10 service but
s.vlu times, aud 10 all abou. 67e hou:s The
'otu less Of property BY FIRE during the ysor
VS. ABOUT So. 400. the same b:iog Gsured AID
va,uci at about 81 500 We doubt if auy o., ier
,lly ia Tic State or country Gao make such 3
anoslug. II point Of tficiency the FIR, De-.
cartracut CT Alexandria is uDfqualled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

EaF By UNIVERSAL ACCORD AYERS Ca.
THAETIC PILLS are the bes: of sll purgs;ives for
family use. They are the product of long, lsbo.
rious, and successful chemical investigation, and
their extensive use, by Physicians in their prsc-
tice, aid by all civilized nations, proves them
the best and most eGectual purgative Pill that
medical science can devise. Being purely vege
table no harm can arise from their uae., In in
trinsic value and curative powers no otber Pills
csu be compared with them, and every person,
knowing their virtues. will employ them, when
needed They keep the system in perfect order,
and maintain in healthy action the whole ms
chinery life. Mild, searching and etfectual,
digestive apparatus arrangements Of which they
proven. and cure, ift!nely taken. They are the
bes: and safest physic to employ for children
and weakened constitutions, whero mild but
efectual, cathartic is required. Z. :. I4esd5ea-
ter s. Bro, Agents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

EOR RENT-TAs STpKE ROOM on tho
= north cast corner OF King and Union street
tho best location in the city for grocery and
liquor etore Apply at this oLlics sp lS.tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

Ftr upwsrds CT thirty years Mrs, Wius!oW'
Soothing Syrup has been us..d foJ children. l
correc:s ac;ditS Of the stomach, relieves vino
colo, regulates tho bowels, culos dysentery aot
hiarIto. whether arising irouI iecthiog or otbe
causes. AD old and we'll tried remedy. 25 cents
bottle. e22-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

CMOKSD BLOATEkS for sale BY
- dec i +. j. DAVIDSON, IA King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

TISAIE BUILDlNG AND GROUNDS FOB
4 KENT-propossIs will be received until
SATURDAY the 23l instant, 1t II M, for the
renting OF tne Fair ijrjands and Buildings. ua.
Ill Argu.t ist, 1879, VITA csr:si n r9serya:IoEs
Good security will b, required for tina prompt
payment Of tho rent.
movie .t JNO 3. MOOT. President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

EOE RENTING comfortable DWELL
Il ING house nov occupied 0y j. g. New.
cit, eaQ on Duke street. be.weoa Fairfax and
Royal; supplied with gGs ard water. Enquire
of /. EIOHSHk3. co.aer King and Eoyal cts.
oct 4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

SUrrLGs FOR TIE PooR. bids Tor sup.
p!yiog groceries, &c, 10 the outside poor,
scr. opened yes:e!d4y evening b; Captain w.
". Rock, O7ersecr OF The Outdoor Poor, aad
he cJafr.c's awarded 10 follows First ward,
:. T. Markir; Seoooi ward, Charles KIIR;
Third ward, y. Dasan & 500; Fourth ward,
llugn f;gsa. The coutrac!s are 10 be 10 farce
70; tho p=,ied Of sixty days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01
Etss. SALE OF lsE,T.

TEUU-E FIR HENT-A THREE STORY
Il BhlCk ROUSE, No. 4j south Washing
ton street. lately put in good repair; Is for rent
ut S2U per moth TO q good tenant Possession
given Immediately. Apply a. once 10 JANNEY
y CO.. King street.
dec :S-2,wtf r. LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

Hop LAST MONT Tho third grand bop Of
the Leo Scc.a.s, at Sarepta Hall last night,
vas fuly Up 70 its predecessors in the amount
Of uaa|!oycd erjuyu it furnished to ali those
who w:rc fortunate enough to be present.
Ffcm niae clock, wben the Grand March Tas
c2rl II ,rced, un.il nearly four o'clock this moru
ius the dsoce WAS kept up with great yigoT,
go! cpen those who ueVsr dsnoad before.
.semod to c,,ch the Infection and veDtuFeG on
. trial oi the pleasures Of Terpschore. This
IS generally adci,ed TO have beon one Of the
ngst pleasant hops Of the saasoo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

CIRCULATION STEADILY lNCaGAS.
ING-ONE OF THE BEST ADVER-
Using MEDIUMS IN
The STATE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01

DUBLIC SALE-On THURSDAY, Jan y.
L -, 1879 if fair, II not, the mex. fair dsy, IT.
Os:ian Bal, tho re.idonco Of +. A. Dickins.
near Anandsle Toll Cato and Springfield sta
WAGONS, BUGGY, SLEIGH, FARMING
MPLEMENTS. HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE, &C.. SC. Terms
msje known on GsY Of sale. dec 27-bts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-01-01
gaE.fETIC.9k .PLE,HREE,

& MOTHER nUPrAY Of CAPE COD
- CKAnBEkKlE Kni:ihs. Currant., Civ
ron, SC, Iece.T * to-day by
dec 70 j. {. ii LS u kN.