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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

Willie three quarters of the people of ,hiS
brayc land are hurrahing for Hancock and
the o.hsr fourth are hammering for Garfield,
it is real pleasant to know that The country
i,sclf +, prosperous. The semi-annual CONF
mercial review, just issued by the Messrs.
r.. G.. Dun and Co, shows that during the
frs. half OF 1850 there were only 2,+97 fail
urcS, acgregaGng i'm liabilities S3S,00oeo0;
while for the first six months Of last year the
business tumbles reached, in value, $4,000,
900; and, for tine same period in IS, $780,
100000.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24
THE TIRGINIA FREE PRESS

rt'cb op2ews IN scs dress this ,ceek. 'ce
propose 70 f,simish to aGe Subscribers at
tgfy Csais for -Four Months from his
dat-. Il ,rW take an octige part ja he
cmrIss, Bat ,cU not entirely surreadcr is
coi,mas to politics. Il shall be orr Effort
10 maintain tie reputation Of this Paper as
he" oil FGn,iiy Journal"
,Jgly Il, 1880.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

A large democratic meeting to endorse
Hancock and English and the democratic
electoral ticket was held at HarrisonbuTg,
Va, Monday. Dr. 7. y. Sellers, readjuster,
presided, and speeches were made by Hon.
James Barbour, Or. 5. II. Moiictt, Judge
O'Ferral and J. b. Ficklin, all re-adiusters
except Judge OF. The thinking demo-
cratic readjusters viii be found unwilling to
enter into the strategy" Of Gen. Malone,
and at his bchcst turn the old Common
wealth over TO the Republicans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

The Clarke county congressional delega-
ton Is divided between Col. 4. II. Lee and
Maj. Holmes Conrad.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

From the bcs. information We can get,
Jefferson county Will be unanimous for
lion. G.. J. Faulkner
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

Gen. Gran. was twice elected President of
the United States, and a desperate effort
made Co give him a third tcrm,' simply
upon his record % a soldier-hc never hev-
ing before or during or after his Presidency
eviucel the slightest ability for statesman
ship. Now, the Republican party sncer. at
the candidacy of Hancock-a man vi,h an
euyialle record as "a soldier on the field
brave and inspiring, and 90 the defeated
cu2naaimous, and throughout his career
ncvct having been guilty of conduct un-
becoming an officer and a gentleman" and
with evidences Of craftsmanship Of the yery
Liehcs, order.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

There was nothing done at the primary
meeting in this place on Sa;urlayw with
uaaaimity and hcartiucss than Tie election
of Hon. VIM. II. Traycrs as delegate to
Nmtinsburg The mention Of his name G.
licitcd general and spontaneous applause,
and if there was any one thing upon which
the meeting was united in feeling it was up
on his nomination. We hope it may be con-
yenient for Mr.. Tr2vcrs TO crafty the wishes
of our people and represent them and their
interests in Che State Convention.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

The equitable" division Of the vote of
Jefferson has been made. Equity is de-
fined as justice, and he who at this time is
most Justly entitled TO the supper. Of the
voters of Jefferson received it.-S0irf.
We employed theword "equitably" with
a full appreciation Of It's meaning, and the
Spirit editor viii fad it so ere long. He
viii discover, too, the distinction-a nice
one-bctwccn the seatimeat and the sense Of
a people.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

" Vox Popu'f'-the voice Of thcpeople-
IS heard too late in favor of Hon. Alex. r.
Botelor, unless it be that clark horse
need be put into the congressional field at
Fairmont. However We publish it with
pleasure as a testimonial Of the high appre-
citation Of the service, past and fine abilities
and personal worth Of our friend Col Bote-
Iar
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

KohIhouSep las just re-
ceiUeI u nelC lat at Nctc
Go0d8 III Ills line. No
chcaD Orsj50ddy goodskept
in Stoch--dU first guilty.
Inn no cheap nun, int do
my worh welt, md of
course cool Goods and
cool Work must be paid
TOR IN proportion 10 quit
u. rs usteaL, special at
tcRtjoJe paid to t0orh han
dLed By mcompetent 10orjs-
men. sign Of Bic Watch,
Mr.. W ". Burtoi's old
stunt, opposite The Sadler
Bttitdin9.
Juiyi7, lsso.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

The population of Richmond ha- hereto
fore been estimated at $4,000. bu, the last
census shows bld e3.326.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

WILL have from n3v ul;ii l.. oc October
good EVE, ID pg. oHt for Share 20 pcssoas
who VII take care 90, them.
join s.. GGAATNAi
Inlr - lsl-2ir.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24
10 CHOKING.

There can be- no chokiny for thc reason that
~ f. positive force feel, and all the "win-e
caps" sirawt or any foreign substance that
should chance u be in the wheat, Is ed tlirO
withou' stoppage.
PATENT FERTILIZER CUTOFF
One of tie improvements required o. late
years WIS., some appliance whereby the How ri
fertilizer conlI d. arrested ut the crds Will.
turning around or moving the dfii. lr0m one
field To another The was accomplished bg o.
last year, and applied % nearly all new ma
chimes and has proved succcsS. No farmer
after having seen the waste OccdsiOacd by tie
continual aou wl,.ie topping toiili upibe hop
ters Will wish to ,io without this new and uc-
6a invention Independent Of ihis, thr iiow
can Doc stopped while in motion BY moving tllc
regulator slide and also ly the glano slIitt-lc-
yer. which can be- shifted 20 Stop ihe motion 81
the nriiator sh1a while the Drill j. moving
T-A fiil stock OF EXTRAS On hand.
For pii e. terms and circular apply To
DUKE * GALiAlllR,
Accents Tor Jefferson County, " Va
jay q. ls,o.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

r AN Offering fali line OF the celebrated Pearl
Shirt, unequaed by any otlershirt IN exist
cnce Every one warranted in every respect.
shall also put sale IN Monday next. NJ G. sup
rIv Of new DRESS GOODS. LAWNS, in-
Gliding new Fabrics. Prices the lowest.
MAY %. 1850. ". c. CARRELL.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

The State Convention will assemble in
Floral Hall at the Fair Ground, in Martins
burg, on Wednesday next. Thebuilding
has a seating capacity for nine hundred
Think of nearly q thousand full-blown West
Virginia political Roses-to say nothing of
the Sweet Williams to be on exhibition
In Floral Hall on that occasion and the
mercury at 90', not TO mention the artificial
heat that may be indicted into it,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

The versatile American press has taken
up the seasonable andinteresting announce
meat th4t it is now safe to treat the girls
with coolness-yanila flavor.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

UNIVERSITY or VIRGINIA.

~ 7 = u .
Session begins on the f9d of October AMI
continues nine months Apply fnr Catalogues
to the Secretary of the Facaltv. PD.t-oeice ni-
ccrsi.v of Virginia. Aibcmu'e Co., Va JAS.
T. HARRISON, VI. D., Chairman Of the Facui.
~.
Jhy Il, 1ss0-Gt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

\ Grand Picnic viii be held al Bcnton's
Camp Ground, LoudOun county, the 4th Of
August Among the speakers are Col. r.
W Baylor Hon. James H. Grove, and Jno.
John II. Strider, Esq, of this county.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24
fiIAS! YaBT5 g.BsIY. IiEbS |

Healthy. has Rich Soil, Prairie and Tim.
hcr, Good Crops law, osGc- and peace prcynil.
For descriptive circI'ar, &c., send your and
your friends Addresses on postal card az once
o. z, $. Graham, Graham, Texas,
July II, ls'J-2t.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

The Wheeling Register says the degree Of
enthusiasm which pcryades the Democratic
party Of West Virginia was never before
manifested at this stage ola campaign
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24

Secretary of the Navy, Thompson, not on
ly would employ the army, and the army Of
deputy marshals at the polls, but threatens
the people of the rural districts-in the for
ests and glens and along the babhng brooks,
with the Navy!
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1880-07-24
The Mutual Life Insurance Co.
Of New Yo,k.
CAPITAL $89, 100000.

largest life Insurance Company in tie Void.
~ Rates Of Insurance II per cent less than
charged by other companies. DIVIDENDS com
paratively large. JAS. i. RUSSELL. Al
Jan. 81, 1850. Winchester, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
VIEWS or TIE DIX.

Victoria WoolsclI is about to b. married
again.
John 3. Weaver his tc.n dominated for
Congress by the Groentackel's Of O:tumEs,
Ohio.
Thirteen turdred enqrants arrived at Bal
timore yesterday from Germany but arc de-
taiDCd at quarantine.
Ii is estimated by the authorities of Castle
Garden that the amount of monty brought toto
the country by each immigrant is SIS. This
would So, $50 000 for the 80 geo who arrived
last month. aud $37, 100000 FIR tho 500 COO
| expected during the year.
Consiltrsbe excitement was caused 10 Bos
| too yesterday ty The suspension OF Johu g.
Watson ard D. e. Weeks. two we'll kuowr
| brokers, owing to the decioe 10 Hartford and
Erio bonds 10 which they had heavily invested
| Tho amount Of Watson = liabilities to be psiC
will be between $500 600 and $400,0
A man named PITTS was recently terad ssd
feat hcred by his neighbors near Walnut Ridge
10 lush county, led for his inhurnan treat
ment cf daughter by bis frat wife. Though
young lady. she was compelled to divest her
ssIf CT clothing. while her father and his SEQ
| ond wife amused themselves with administer
Ing whipping.
Tic representatives. Of the various State
boards of h"ash Throughout. the United States
| noW 10 Weshlnl ton of 4 confeicaca with tEt
Ns'loual Board Of Health, relative TO thu
| adoption OF uui!orm rules and rclulalians TO-
| the government Of quarantine stations. took NJ
sclOn yesterday Other tfan to appoint com
| mlteCs 10 consider the different branches of tn,
| .ubi c..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

best MODES OF FISHING FOR EAss.-Mr.
Seth Green he's written os fellows Gu TIC best
modes Of angling for bass.
Ut tie fish is 90 the lower tls you will net
take any more; but it no ia en- oCc eff tho 10.
per He's you will be sure to take moro if there
are my 10 sight. We learned this tsc. years
ago, as curious habit OF the bass family, add
long before Wa discovered the reason Of IT,
Here u !hc simply solution The bass is social
hsh. Where there il one there aro more. They
niovo 10 schools. When opo strikes tho troll
there ara piTay others in the neighborhood. -
When tie lcokcrs-o on zee the struck FISH cut
'iog up' they go for him unier The impfos-
sion that he has toupd 'gon,i thing Of which
they are I'm liliug be should have tic rnonopoly.
As the anger, on feeling tho strike, ct oucc
reels 10, the ravenOus rascals follow in pur-
sue, hui never pass their Ieapipg and fJuuder.
ing c)mpaiIln, because they fancy he is try
Ing 10 seIz. and gorge tho lid Bit they wish to
share with hin. This purpose keeps them
either even with tr bshiud hin, bu. they never
PASS him "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
Mothers Mothers!! sIothcrs!!.

Are you disturbed at night and broken Of %.
rest By sick child suierir e and crying wlhu
txerucia!irg pain of cuttiIg teeth lis" 60
once and get a bottle oil MRS WINSLU"r
sOOTH1 Nc SYRUP. II will relieve Tire T.,'
little sufferer Immediately upon 4!
there is 10 mistake about it. There Is ro
mother on earth who has ever used 1t who v.
rot tell you 1t once tbnt it will rtga!sla u
bowels, and give res. TO the mother, and I~M
and health to the child, operating like us:.
Il is perfectly cafe to use in I'll cases sOd pls'
ant TO the TASTE sad is the prescription @! one d
the Oldest ard bert female physicians and nI':
in tho United States. Full directions 10! G:'t
will accompany osch bottle Mono g,Iurne e.
less the tsc-sio!i;e of CURTIS s. JENNIE,
is on the outside wrapper. Sold By sIi Mec'ur
Dealers. Twenty -sv9 CENTS II bo!tu 8cws's
limitations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
LDC.fE EisEs:Typ.

\ msrriage lieecss wts Issued in W..
yesterday to Thomas W. OieD, Of The a;;stE'c,
Mary +. Taylor. Of Louisville, Nv wy %:
At the session Of the Supreme Lot,, ,
Independent Order Of Mechanic. in VIZ, :: L.
yesterday, warrsa. WAS spp- , W S".astiss&:
!o1ge Of tue order ir this city. " LIZ.
The bridge ever Huuli0g Creek is,o.
age Of vehicles. ~ Tue pHs
A Unltcd States steam light hors, ,..,
came down from WasSioeton to dav 'satei
chored off Prince street wharf. S'a at
Charlottesville ic, dealers gre otferio,,,
ply northern lcc, a foot thick. packed ~ N1
dust, cheaper than it Gao &c had in o;, ~ sas
ex,ndlia or Richmcnd. ''1sf 4.
The horse attached 10 the csr,;.so ,,,
:. AgneW, ESQ became frightened vhig "a . Oci;
ing near Inst RentiemsL's residauc. a-!
evening, and ran away. The csrrisSa F"It'l
was unoccupled, WAS considerably dsG,.,' "4NS
The law library. together With Soma ot.,
eosiaVi7ss, aud several hoely illus rated boTI ''
belonging to the late Powell Harrison nn Wv y :
L,esburs, Va, will be $ I'D 10 Wa.hi,s,onn q .,
eight w.
Right Rev. &. Clifton p~onk Eo<,,,
bishop OF Ahiea, arrisd 10 New Yak c',1
his tlo!d OF labor, lcs,;sisy mo,siuv Ua '.4
arrive in Baltimore To day and rrcc,rJ ;, ,,t "
to DAnvjile. Va, where hs mn;h,r !. !, WV WV
delicate health. VI!
The u. S. stesm:r TatlaaGcsl BASED A.,
the river to dDy with tha llouse Campi,,rn
lntian Atfalis. S;crt7ry OF lhs Nav, and nj.
| distinguished ners, NJ Oh board Tor Il,ww-,
Tor the purpose OF Inspecting The lcd,D ,ry,'
at that pItcr.
The name Of Rev. Dr.. Joseph J.. Mil. f..
NJ. L. Church, was accident ,iIy omi,.rI j., ~ d
| published list Of ministers who hsye .i,rs
| their willing n ass TO t.kn part in the r,nn.,.
| Gospel tent service, TO be COMMENCED in u,
city BY the Young MN. Christian Asscri,, :,
o. An carly day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
ICUMMUNIC
Union Street.

Our mutual lrieud "JuIian," ia yesterday.
paper has mp syn, a!bics. as we'll as the
peopls along Union street. The greater part
of that street wants "RumfOrdizios" badly.
The owoers If the property Should DO required
With the assistance OF tie Virginia Midland
road. to reset their cCr5. &c. Az a sanitary
measure it i5 right; but tho Health Officer
should see to that. The Superintendent Of Polio,
cannot make brick without straw" Furnish
hlm the meaus, gentlemen of tho City Council,
add be Will do his duty 10 the premises.
SYNTAX,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

Political conventions were held 10 several
States yesterday. The Maryland delegates
Gibson 70 to Chicago pledged solidlg to tho
supper. Of Blaine. Ths auti Blaine faction
na1c desperate struggle. and succeeded in
secuIlag the temporary organ ,tion, but were
unable to hold their grouod. Tho usual scenes
OF disorder and excitement incident to radical
gatherings wcro MT lacking On this tc,asion,
but nothing serious happened, and after hot
night session Tho ifierds Of Blaoe finally carried
the convention, and passed resolutions pledging
the vole Of tho Stale for that gentleman.
B'aloo delegates Wet, also appointed by the
conventions 10 New Hampshire. Delaware and
New Jersey, while in Tennessee tho delegates
are divided. Tho anti third term convention OF
st. Louis adopted resolutions strongly opposing
the denomination OF Grant. IL fac sc ,tetday
Was gala day for Blaine, whose chaDoes fol
the republican nomination sro Frightening evi.
donty. TIE Ohio democratic c)uycntion OF
Columbus, ycster1y, Warmly Endorsed Judge
Thur mao. Instructed the delegates at large to
vote for him at Cincnna;i ard REQUESTED The
district delegates to uso all ooorabIc meaDs to
secure his polDioation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

The PhiIadcpti. North American says ::
Peter Wright Il SoDs. OF Philadelphia. &C
about removing their b,rrc-stave factory from
Fsyettc county. Pennsy lvabi,, to Charlestowp,
w. Va. This establishment is an important
industry, the slaves mado being used in the
making OF petroleum barrcIs." What splsn
did opportunity is offered for tho establishment
OF b'lr'l iac'o:y hero whore al the material
is 50 c'ovetl,nt ard of the very best quality,
and the cost of prod ucton 50 small. Why will
not capitalists turn their attention to the cstnt
lishment Of manufactures hero?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
ROat sunk by Lightning.

fHovINct1owN. MASS, May 7.-Duriag o
thunderstorm yesterday Cnplaio l. iish Duane
aud another man wcro out 10 the harbor 10 o
SAL boat. Tho lightning struck tho mast, and
iol!HAirg it down went through tho bottom OF
the boat sinking her almost Instantly. The ,uen
took TO tho dory aod reached the shore ssIolv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

There hos been Il reaction ia no i7un trade
and the Western Association las hecn com
roilcd t. reduce card rat,s y rcs c,ut. Tie
prices oil iron AID steel aud their prodnca
jumped up too rapidly npd exc :ssiVcly. aad az
sconsCquonc" tho boom" was short lived.
Many fuTnic's have pouo out of blast, the pro
duct being greatly 10 Excess OF the deMard
stterthe first lush and manufacturing Interests
have suffered from the very natural reaction. \
gradual and healthy advsrc, from tho very low
prcas oou'd and would hnvo been sustained,
but. isis too often the case, speculation oau.c
10 and killed tho goose that laid tho egg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

Tho reatjusiog jadge of tic Corporation
Couct If this city 10 three days this week has
made thirty eight colored meo voters fJr life
that is, he relieved that number Of colorcd men
irJm the requirements txacted Of gil other
While ard cocred men as Is prerequisite 20 vot-
Ing. Ii thirty eight such voters sre GaGo io
thr-e days, how many will be made by tie Il Of
NIX: November? o., still moro ilnportaot
question, If thirty eiX hi gro ruade 10 three dsys
10 the one cry u! FL. xlndria, how many such
v1trrs will hc made 10 tn: one hundred and
seven other cities AMI c;uafics OF tho S.sto by
the lIrHC Of the next State election?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
Two Zen nrOxpNod

NAV loNDoN, CT May the schoon
er h ellie V. knokes, from New London 70
jacksonville, Fla was midway between Nav
London and Race Rock Light on Thursday n
m. tquall struck her, and in attempting &
take in her spanker }. W. Richardson, of Roc
land, Me-, tho mate. and Patrick Bourne, a sea
man, were lost overheard and drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

1t would seem from the extremely low pr:c
at which fish have been selling hero for the last
two days. having been, duriog that time, as
low as Sl.75 per thousand for herring, that
sadly as the supply Of such fish has fallen eff Of
late Tho demand has decreased in even greater
ratio, for it vas rare even in the flash fish times
that prices were ever lower.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
Seymour PreferreI-

NEW YORK. May IA special dispatch from
Madison. Wis, TO the Times says: I'm vote OF
the dsmoctats of the Twenty. H(th senatorial dis.
t'let In convention yesterday. on presidential
preferences, q decided msjority was shown for
Horatio Seymour, OF New York"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

The LUTHERAN SYNoD.-Tue Nv. lf.h CON
veolon CT the Evangelical Lu'herao Synod
South commenced it's sessions 10 Richmond last
night. The preparatory address WIS made by
Kew. w: NJ. Baum. ID. d., Of Philadelohis.
Tho confession was read by Rev. DR.. Rude,
after which the conuuaicn address Was made
by Rev. Dr. L. N. Conrad. Of Philadelphia.
The delivery Of the address Of welcome will be
made to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

Its reported that the tobacco fly 10 South.
side Virginia is destroying the plants by the
wholesale. Many planters are 60 discouraged
that they are substituting corn and peas. 1t is
thought that not moro than fourth ofn crop
will be made in th at s,c:ion this yenr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
InsurrecttOn aupprc.ssd

NEW York. May 7.-Dispatches from Ia
Vana ANNOUNCE that 80 intended insurroolion
by the Inhabitants Of some of the inland towns
OF Cuba has ben discovered, aud tho leaders
arrested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
Down on Third Terms.

ALBANY, May la the State Senate this
mcroink resolutions were adopted condemuatory
OF ms third term lotion and dec'sriug the ga
crson' 81 OF the unwritten law and The example
set by Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

From Centennial Headquarters. i fad \
Bulls Cough Syrup Y Iellrnt. havius "a,
sale and rendering moro satisfaction than :.
Cough Syrup | have eVar sold A. +. n
lhney, NJ. d.. Fifteenth and Carpenter Si,cc,
PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

Ef7- The rrgnisr monthly meeting Of the 4
liol Hook sild Ladder 90 will be Acd to.'nr
row (Fridsy) evening, at 730 ocl OK. Al
sitendarcs of tbe memhcrs IS desired, ~ ba:S,'
CT importance will be brought before them.
1t JULIAN MOORE SrClr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

A Costly BRIDGE -The E,s: liver Ira,
trusteas have just made formal rql.iti,ns :.
tho ST $50, 900 given lhon by the \,
York Legislature. Ne1 York city is I, +,
Sale Cts aud BrookIg 1888 33333-5rinrior 4
total ct the tridsc. 80 lar, to the sum o. S.
TQ5 50I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

hppoINTMENTs.-The Governor yesterday
appointed the following Boards of Visitors 10
the State Institutions
University Of Vrginta-A. II. II. Stuart,
Stauotou; I. s. Bee ok, LyLchburp; DR.. u. g.
NJ: Randolph, Charlottesville; ksv. Paul
Whitehead, Farmville; q. A. Gilmore. Marion,
Smyth Co.; j. l. Msrye. Fredericksburg; John
Goode, Norfolk; j. +. L,y. Ricbmoud, instead
of John Hart. resigned.
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical Col
fegc-John Pretlow, jr.. Southampton Co.. TO-
stead OF Y. Shirley Harrison. who dec Ined to
accept; Il. V. Gaines. Charlotte Co., instead Of
Charles Bruce, who deciped to serve.
Deaf Dumb and Blind Asyluns-T. N.
Page, of Redmond. Instead of J. d. Jonas,
term expired; Il. l.. D. Lewis, of BorrsviIle.
iostead of DR.. y. Z. Hcnksl, term expired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

10 the Dominion House OF Commons y,.,,
day, MIR. Colby directed attention to tie -.
posed construction Of tho Panama clnal t,v,
cd tho schomo. aud opposed the appli,,,i,,
the Monroe doctrine by tho Uoitcd Stairs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07

THOUSANDS OF TONS of Linburecr cheese
arc produced every season, mostly in The States
Of New York and Wisconsin,. at cys; OF less
than half that CT the imrortt article. 1t tiods
its market and is consumed mostly y our Ger.
man American population. Ii is more profit.
abl, to the farmer and maker thao any other
kind of cheese, becaus, from given quantity
of milk moro weight i, obtained aud better
prices Ire lealz d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1880-05-07
Ambassador ApnOInteI.

CONTRADICTORY, May THE Porte has 70
carved ntticial notification of the sppoi ntment OF
Right Hon. Gee. j. Gorchen as British sneei,
Ambassador to Turkey, r~'"