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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

The State Democratic Convention late last
night nominated for Governor Nj IT John W.
Daniel. of L7Dchburg. ard a more worthy
standard bearer could not have been selected,
combining in such 40 eminent degree all the
qualifications that fit him for the exalted
position to which be viii mos; certainly BIO
chosen in November pexs.
For the position Of Lieutenant Governor the
convention wisely selected Mr.. James Barbour.
of Culpeper. gentleman Of uodoubed ability.
of large experience ard true tnd trsd demo-
crat, whose feslty TO his party and the best
Interests of his State were always paramount .! to
his views upon any sptc!sl question, and who
will give additional Strength 10 the ticket.
AID then, to finish The ticket, aod make a.
its parts equally strong aud attractive, p W
Mckinney, esq. of FarmyiIe, IVES NOMINATED
for Attorney General.
The convention certainly did its work well
and has given to the people of the State
ticket which they msy we'll lake pride 10 elect
| ing. knowing that With the reirs Of govcrnmen
10 such hands oil will 60 we'll With The Or
Commonwealth.
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The Markets.

BALTIMoRs, Aug. 5-Viraini. 6a old -; de-
deferred 10; do consolidated SlS do "a &C.
rles o9a past due coupons 80; new 10 4Os SGT bid
TO day. Cotton steady; middline II. Floul
ye sCy ssrong Howard street and Western super
onsS4 20; do extra 2jaS5 25; do family 5Os
ST 50; City Mills super 50sst 50; do extra Is
o. 40 70; do family 1881; 90 Rio brands GA
30 10; Patapsco family 81 Is. Whaat-South.
etn higher and active; Western excited and
higher Southern red l22s126i; do amber 1864
l29; No Maryland l3S; No Western winter
req rec spot and Aug l27alz7B; Sept l2s3sl2ss Oct
~ Nov 1913. Corn-Sou.nern quiet and stssdy:
Western excited and higher closing easier ;
southern white 81; do yellow 81; Western mix.
cd spot and Angus: epi; Sept e3s62s; DC! G4} ;
NOV o53-ssles at 81; steamer 54.55 Oats quiet
ana hrm; Southern 4l.42; Western white 4is45
DO mixed 4l.42 Rye dull ct 1880. hay higher
spd firm prime to ch oice Penua snd MARYLAND
l7esl9. Coffee higher and strong; Rio c.rsoes
ordinary to fair letal2t Sugar better bu. dull !;
A soft i. Wh!skey quiet at 1ll.Sl L.
NEW YORK. August 4.-Stocks dull aud weak,
money Zt.S. Flour steady and quiet. Wheat
tslrly active. Corn lsi5c ligher and somewhat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05
FROM RASHINGl ON,
Special Correspondence Of tho ALeso. Gazette

WASHINGTON. D. O.. Aug. 5. 1881.
The condition of the President to day, SO
cotdlng to his regular and consulting physi
Clans, aud bes'ds 10 acco,d.rc, With the belief
OF the general public is better than it has Deen
since the day he Was wounded. II, sis up in
bed, and now sleeps without an anodyne. His
appetite is not as good as it might b., blu. that
is supposed to result from the liquids, beef tea
and similar articles upon which hs is fed. This
sort of diet is now to be stopped aud il ia
thought his desire for solid food will be iu.
creased thereby. His pulse to day is 81, which
ls perfectly satisfactory to DR.. Hamilton.
Every body has Cow rrgaloed the cop6leuce 10
MS lecovery that YVES entertained before his
recant relapse, and the stock operators will
have to 6ud other means than his cond.
ton to further their ends. B. L. Clarke, 90
artist of this city, presented Mrs. Galf,Id this
morning with handsome pic uie of her
mother 10 law.
Mr. DUNCAN, ore of the lcsses of tho Altzap
drIa censl. Is not very sapguiue of the future of
either the Chesapeake and Ohio or the AIexsn
drla canal. y, the Contrary BIO seems to thiuk
that the days of canals have passed and that
railroads will supercade them entirely at an
carly uate. Ile says tDat Slooe the ralr Dad and
canal connection at Cumberland has been
eff cd, and the American Coal Company has
resumed shipments by the canal to Alexandra,
ono Ct the other companies that used the Ca nal,
the Hampshire, has stopped. and that es far SIS
one obstacle to the Increased trade of the canal
is removed another ono arises He says the
lessees spent SC 600 10 repairing ths Alexan-
dria canal last winter. and that their reoeipss
from tolls so FIR this year have smouoted to no
more than $500, and that that lick can't be ksp!
up much lonaer. With reference to the use of
the valuable water power Of the canal at Asx-
sndria. be says the wooden acquoduct at
Georgetown will not permit ii, inasmucn 90 the
freezing and thawing of the water 10 sueh an
squeduct during the Winter would tear it all to
pltc's, and thai to construct stone suuedust,
as was originally Intended and for which the
stone piers were erected. would cost $500 OOO
The action of tho Virginia democrats yester.
day is entirely satisfactory to every democrs!
here, and thsr unanimous opinioo regarding it
is that it c>uld cot have baen better as respects
both the platform and the ticket. Virginiaps
here predict the election of the ticket by large
ma ority.
A letter received here to day from Accomac
county, VirgiDis, states that Captain George
Warner, q we'll Known ctizsn Of that couuiy
AID its census taker last yer. died there on the
LIST distant.
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of bis speech is given bu: is was one Of the
finest Efforts OF his life. E'oquett fusut. bold
explicit, defiant, 1t was master effort and per
feo,ly cspliVated the b0d,. He denied With
emphasis that be was ever opposed to he pub
lie schools. and that spyOne who made the
charge uttered malicious falsehood h: Gu
dorsed the platform fully, a,d predicted the
certain success OF the ticket, and vas severe
upon the declaration of Colonel Cameron that
he N ssrs to carry Atrics into the var.
At twenty five mioutes past II O'Clock tie
ConveoIlcu s6j)uroed to meet at 10 o'clock
this morning.
On the first ballot the Alexandra delegation
was divided between James Barbour and Lee,
srd on the second ballot, before the change,
the vote WAS thrown as unit for Mr.. Barbour.
Orange, Culpeper aud Madison also voted solid
for MIR. Barbour
The ouly diversity OF Of opinion was upon The
platform, which, however, was 6DsIIy reported
unanimously by the coumttes composed OF
men of all shades of opinion on the debt ques.
ton and from all parts of the Safe.
To MIR. Edmund ?. Dandridge of Wiuches
ter. may be gwen the credit of Ms. Daniel
nomination. His speech Was o mastery stroke
| and caused the tidal wave that swept him 10
unanimously.
RICHMOND, Aug. 5.-The convention reas,
semblsd at 10 clock this morning, Mr. Bo.
cock 10 the chair. and oorcludsd tho ticket BY
the unaniIous selection of James Barbour, o.
Culpsper, for Lieutenant Governor, and p. W
Mckinney, of FaImvle. tor Attorney General
The greatest cordiality prevailed and The uts
most enthusiasm, IS all feel that a stronger
ticket could not have been nominated.
RICHMOND Aug. 5.-Tho convention reas.
seubled st 10 O'Clock. when Mr.. James Bar.
bour was nominated fer Lieutenant Governor
By accauatiop, aed accepted the position.
For Attorney Gsnersl, Messrs. Mckinney, P
| r. Eissrds, A. Nj. Kelly and Jas. G. FielG
we're put in nomination, tus upon the With.
draRu Of the pane Of Mr.. Kelley by BIZ
friends. Mr.. Mckisney vas nominated ty al
overwhelming majority.
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VRGINIA NEWS

A Grand Council for the State Of the Ameri.
cin Legion of Honor will be orgarizsd in Rich.
moud on August 10.
1t ia said that at Newport News the ague
AID fever demon has large number of victims;
10 other words there is colony of shakers At
said place.
The CouEcl of Danvio filled to buy The
water power rsc,n!y offered for sale there.
There is strong feeling of dissent openly
expressed.
The Lyic>ursClub. sitter 90 existence Of seven
years. CLOSED up on Saturday by sailing CUT it.
| cit: ca aud disbaudiug. 1t wDs composed Of
ioadlDg ci.iz Is, bu. i: w,s fund to intelf r.
With their buSlueus engagements.
Eg1t cars of fst c.ttlo Rero shipped 10
Philadelphia yesterday from the southwest In
a week or ten days tn, stock shipments viii
commsuce ard cJDtituo heavy over the rail
rUado for some months.
On the island near Lynohburp, sf;er harvest
| Ing one crop OF green ooro, the planters ere
putting 10 another, eXpsotng to roslz, q second
crop before frost. Turnps for salad m,y fol-
low tho lest cop. These rich low grou ads 10
the right sort OF hands arc mice OF gold.
The British bsrksntue Madcap cleared q.
Richmond yesterday for Bahia with l,l25 bar
| reIs and Is half barrels OF four add 3 600 cases
OF petroleum, lU3 cases OF cloth. aud 200 k
OF lard. Tbs whole cargo is valued at
S2l.7 100.
% Wednesday, nigh! as, Mr.. Warren Resmy
Was coming down the Cedar Lane loadlr g
around the 'Fsls," near Fredericksburg, oe,
gro man stepped cut from the road and putting
hIa hand 10 his poke. drew sonnet hing out and
nads cut at Mr.. h who ran off, The negro
made Two other c1,s. and Mr., Reany being IN.
| armed, started If in ruu. The coat add vest
that MIR. K. had on have three very ugly outs,
aud have the apDersoe of having been mad, b,
| sr'zlr. Fortunately the weapon did not reach
the skin.
A SOP Of Mr.. D,nisls, IF Green county, who
10 deaf and dunn. Was sh ot and killed ~ Henry
Waldron, coored, ioW Dgats ago. The
young mao was mistaken for burglar, and
| was challenged several times, bu! 90 account of
his lohtmily could not, OF course either hear
| or reply. The oolored man fired, beiog dirtct-
ed to do 30 by Mrs. Herndou, on whose premises
the supposed burglar was. Ws.dcou, who is
a tenant Of Mrs. Hendton. was arrested. but
acqutted. The whole affair Was a sad AID
terrible mistake, nobody being to blame.
The wood working and turuiture establish
ment OF Farran 4 Cave, L1nchburg, was de-
sroyed BY fire at au early hour yesterday
morning. Loss $4,000; insured for SC. 600
The large tobacco factory Of Ford, Moorma 20 &
70. was saved with great difficulty. During
the ire demiiohn of whisky was purchased by
Ford. Moormau & Co., and part of issued 10
The the tremeo, many Of whom we're exhausted
from heat and work, and afterwards Was placed
IN the otdoe of their factory alongside another
demrlohn containing favoring for tobacco, com
posed 10 part OF two ounces of bitter almond.
Mr.. w. A. F,rd took two swallows of The
dsVorlng, thinking it was the whisky. HI was
taken extremely i'll, and it is supposed c,nuot
recover.
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a Descent ON a PENNSYLVANIA ViiIage

PITTsBURa. Pa. Aug. 5.-The sec;ion of
country srouad Mcketsport WAS in CONDITION
Of terrible confusion sid excitement lag. nigh.
Word has just reached this city tina. the burg
lars and the mon supposed to have been con.
cerned in the murder of Mcclure made de-
scent on the village Of Ellrods and killed num-
Der of the cit:z me. They hal been hiding in The
coal mines abou. there, and were probably
stsrved out IS when they made their appear
snce in Ellrods they ssked for food. This Was
refused them by the ci.iz s1s. who suspected who
they were. The desperadoes immediately began
firing on the oisz MS aad it is feared. with fatal
results, as a number are reported killed. The
Chief of Police has been telegraphel for aud
asked to bring assistance. a band OH fifty mount.
ed man has left McKeesport in pursuit of the
murterers and thare is q strong determination
10 lynch them if caught.
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Financial.

NEW YORK, Aug. The Posts fnsuci Al
article says: The stock exchange could mol
we'll be du:ler than to day at the opeoipg q
business The general speculative list i:
lower than yesterday. Truck line share;
and coal shares being heavy. Uuicd States
bonds ara lover for the 4, aud there arc
a. other changes. State bonds declined II for
Louisiana consols aud recovered II, Railroad
b'1ds are irregular, but generally lower, the
changes being fractional. The money market
is easy at 2s33 per cant. for call losns, 3a5 Del
cent. for time loans and SAL for prime mercan.
tile pspsr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

John Warwick Daniel. the conservative
nominee for Governor. w.s born 10 Lycchburg
September 5. 1912 During the late war be
was distinguished fer galsn.ry. In 1869, when
the Walker movement connetcsd, Major
Daniel MAIDS bis first appesracc, 10 politics,
lis was nominated By the people of Cam pbell for
Che House of Delegates, and SITTER q brilliant
CANVASS vas triunphantly elected. 10 1875 be
was chosen to the State Senate. and 10 1879 be
was re e!sc.sd. 10 1877 be had very tormi-
.daoIe soa en.t usias;icsuoport for the gubsrus.
.orlal nomination. No man has done better
~olk "a the husIings and in the Senate his
eloquent voice has always been heard 10 patri
otto appeals for the best Interests of the State
and party. His public addresses and political
speeches are regarded as models of style, and
&c thu Virgins people it is hardy necessary to
say hog charming is bis presence or how capt.
eating is bis oraiory,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05
PUBLISHED DAILY u TRI- WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
FRIDAY EVENING, AUGUST S, 1881.
The State dem ooratic coLy,utiop has not ds

The State dem 2orRtic coLv ,ution has not dis
appointed the bright hopes that we're enter
tsioed CT il. As regards both the platform il
adopted and tho nsn it selected as the lcsd,r
OF tie party il he's fully eqaalsd the highes. ex
p'c:aHons. AS It's president said great results
arc no. to &c accomplished by corrupt means,
not by tricks, not by articles. Noble ends
must bs CD aiucd By noble means." Aud in
tAe tee Ct taa e1cmy that now opposes the
Virginia democracy, supported as that enemy
10 BY majority Of the republican party, snd
inspired ty the powerful motives Ct selfish de-
size to lroht by the Reputation of la.g, part
OF the Stato's Just debt. and al ovorwseDir q love
OF ofloe, what could be Dobler than its bold de,
c!ara!ion that TO condemn reputation 10
every shape aod form as blot upon V.r,iuia's
honor. flow at Der permanent welfare, and 80
obstacle 10 har Drcgre!s 10 wealth, iLfueLc, and
power; that We will make every effort to secure
settlement of the public debt With the consent
OF Der creditors, which is consistent with her
honer' aud dictated By jaslice and sound public
policy AS respects tho nominee for Gov.
eEnor' truer Virginisn. nor ono more compe-
tent to iu!fI the dulles of tina! high Office cen
oot toun! vistin the limits of the Common.
wealth. With srca platform and such c,p,
dIdato, aud with the p,cplo of Virginia to try
The case. the deDcc:ass can not be defeated,
though opposed By he uoited forces Of the
Mahcn;es, the negroes. and that large portion
OF the republican rsly tho. is Inspired, not By
principle. bu. by greed fox Offi,e AL obstacles
to democratic vIctory aud to the complete rcut
oEd overthrow ct Mahonism have now been re-.
moved. The democrats have nov OILY 10 march
on and ctauer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

That Major Daniel is friend Of the public
schools ia known to verybody st all ecqusinted
with him. If be ever said he would rather the
public schools were rLz,d than that the State
should reDudiste her debt, which is net certain,
he did so upon sufficient ground and with as
good rcsson as other noble men HAYS preferred
death TO dshouor, and no dishonor could b,
more Injurious to Virgins than the repudia-
ton of any portion of her Just debt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

The personnel of the convention was nearly
peri c.. bat the absence of James Riley, of
Winchester. and Major Tom Wallace, of Or.
aDge, WAS noticeable. and commented on by all.
There never has been convention 10 the State,
within the recollection OF the present genera.
tiou, at which both those gsntl,m,n wers not
nresen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

Upon calm reflection re DOUBT if stronger
ticket could have bsen nominated than the one
made by the Richmond convention. I. c1m-
msuds itself to the right thinking people Of the
State. and shows that Notwithstanding differ
ences of views upon minor topics. the demo-
Gratis, upon the great aud living issus-the well
fare of the Sts!e-are united, and will stand
shoulder to shoulder in the c1mirg contest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05
The Weather.

CHICAGO, Aug. 5-rhe indications this
morning are that the heat OF today will ex
osed that of yesterday, which was the hottest
day ofths season so for. A cold wave is, how
ever. Oh iss way from Manitoba. The Their
mometer has registered to day in different parts
of The State ir IN l03 10 lCG.
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Hartmann u Fugitive

NEW YoLK Aug. h.-Leo hartmann, the
nhi!ist. has left the ULised States and sou2h.
refuge in Canada. because of the possibility of
hs being delivered up by the government Of the
Unitsd St.!es to the Russian authorities. Mr.
H,rtu sun left this city on Tuesday night. and
it is understood that he creased the frontier of
Canada yesterday.
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Burning of AN Elevator.

CLEVELAND. O., July 5.-A special to the
Leader from Flemout. says: "Tae friction oil
the machinery SEE fire to the Lake Erie and
Western Co.'S. elevator, one mile from hero last
evening, aud it Was entirely destroyed. Tue
elevator was valued OF SIS OOO
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Severe storm,

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 5.-A scvera storm
swept over this sectioa ct tee State Isst evening,
and extended ss far as Mtnomeuee, 10 Wiscou-
sin. The greatest damage SRs done 10 Miure
aDols. For tina it rally appesrsd IS ii the
city YVES to b. swept by q genuine cyclone.
Much damage was Gore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

HE LYEcHBUSG SENSATION. Judge Gar.
land has denied the hsbeas corpus, and Burgess
the abductor of Waites wife and child, is re.
msnded to Jail 10 await a requisition from the
Governor OF Michigan.
This man Burgess is nstive of Jamaica. he
has announced his purpose to continue business
in Lynchburg in the event of his release.
Mr.. James WAite left for Esse1vil!e, Michigan,
with his recovered child Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05
Tho gorlh Carolina Elections

RALEIGH, N. G.. Aug. 6.-Repor!s from II
coustes give majority against prohibition of
Il 748 The other counties will probably run it
up TO 90 N0or70 000 Tbs Whites divided; the
negroes did not, bu! vo.qd soliiiy against tho
proposed measure.
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TO-DAY'S TELEGRAPH NEWS
The w. & d. u. X. Case.

Especial Dispatch TO the Alexandria G,zAte..
WYTHLvILLE. Va. Aug 6.-The Washington
aud Ohio Railroad Case, decision in which was
confidently expected TO have been rendered al
the present term Of the Supreme Court of APP
pesls, sitting in this place, has been further post
poned till the next session of the court to be held
at Staunion. The court will adjourn during the
coming week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

The Rural Nc,o Yorker observer: The best
people vote for the bes. man every lime. Aud
judging By the number of the St. Jacobs Oil
oous,i,ueLc7. that il the best remedy Tor rheu,
ms,isn known. Prof, Tics among others
SAYS so.
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BE Wise and Happy.

II you will stop all your e1travagsrt and
WrorE notions in doclcri5g yoursoIves aud fsmi-
lies with expensive doctors or humbug cure.alls.
that do harm always, and use cny natures sim.
pie remedies for your silments-5ou will be
Use Well and happy, and save grest expense,
The greatest remedy for this, the great Wise ana
good will tell you, is Hop Bitterserely on it,
Press ~ 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

Intelligence from the South is to the eff lot
shat 10 various parts thereof pew cotton facto-
ries are spr!ngog up. end thst the cid ones are
more profitable than chose 10 the North.
Northern mon arc putting their brsios and
their money 10 cotton manufactures 10 the
South. ard are confident that they will reap
rich rewards, and this. too, notwithstanding
the ImmeEs, c1pease to which they are sub.
Ioced By the rrOhibltory duly Oh the N aobinery
they arc compelled to buy. Ii cotton mile,
the essabIisbm:n at of which involves the pur.
chase of lots, the erection CT buildings and the
cost Of 0eH end expensive machinery arc prof.
table, 1t is laid 90 understand why ono already
established and that only requires the replace
mont OF little macAincrY recently removed
from it to be 10 perfect order and reads for op.
eta!!on. should DOT be, especially when i! is
relieved of taxation aud has a railroad and a
canal almost at is doors. IS is the case with the
cotton mill in this city, which has been idls for
some years. If Nor:h:ra men can make
money cut Of expensive new mills in she South
Why cant Southern msn do tbs same with old
established and inexpensive mills. SUPPOSE
ooc or some Of them sry the experiment With
the Mt. Fcrnan Cotton Factory.
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Tie Presidents Condition.
f0H1oiaI Rull.,in

tO6oiaI Bul-,iu.)
EXECUTIVE MANSION. August S. $50 q. m.
the President c,nIioues 10 improve. He slept
we'll during the plight sod this morning looks
and expresses himself cheeriul!y. Another
Satisfactory dsy is sniooa'ed. At present his
pulse ls 80; temperature IS 40. respiration Is
The next bu letin will be issued this evenir 6
and hereafter the noon bulletin will bs dis
pelsed with.
Unofficial Builntin
EXECUTIVE MANSION Aux. 5, lis p. ~
The President continues TO Make slow, but
steady progress toward recovery. He ate shout
the u,ual quantity of breakfast this forenoon.
consisting Of beefstesk. potatoes. toast. and
milk, anu has ~ to this hour rested quietly
and comfortably His pulse is not high; be is
entirely free from fever, and is at this mumeot
going 20 sleep.
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The Bullet in the President

LONDON. Aug. 6.-The Lancet of this wsek
says is to be remember that unless
PRESIDENT Gsraelds bule. Causes local dntur.
Dance 1t would not be in accordance with mod
ern u7gical practice 10 attemp. its removal"
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X Y3CUStOn.

SYRACUSE n. Y, Aug. 5.-Nalhan Orlando
Greenholo, WAS executed here this morning for
Inc murder of his wife Alice, .! Orwell, Osweso
county, Oct. q, 1915.
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Burning Of Il Steamer.

>, FREDERIcKToN N. b., Aug The steam r
morning. She arrived from st. John at O. clock
lsst night The fire spread with great rapidly,
The crew barely escaped with thar lives snd in
nude stste -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

JUICE WeI'ford, of Richmond. has granted q
CHARTER of Incorporation TO VIM. r. Triee, e
Brooke, Joseph Bryan. w. Nj. s. Dunp, e. D.
HudgIns, and others, under the style of the
American Cous!ru,tion Company, for the pur.
pose OF taking aud Carrying cootracss for the
construction, equipment snd repsir of such TO-
ternal improvements IS msy be authorized By
law to be constructed" Inc capital stock is to
be not less than $25 900 nor more than S.. 900.
600. to be dided into shares of 300 each; the
ohl't business of the company to be trsussstsd
IN the States of Virgins, North aud South
Cavolln. Georgia and Tennessee. The suouo.
Of real estate to be held to be not more than
5 600 acres. The principal Office is to be in
Richmond, and The following are the off ,ers
for the first year: W. NJ. 8. Damn, pre.id .nt.
Directors, W. q. Palmer. W. r. Trigg, Gus
miIlhiser, Joseph Bryan, and james I. Cray.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1881-08-05

VIRGINIA CLARETs Piuts aud @ l.rts-Tbez
are uoeQuaed for sheir PURITY and MED1cIv. :
PROPERTIES. Sod By GEO. MCBUsNEY Z
Son.