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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27
DE CoURCEY vICToRIous.
The Black Flags Completely Routed
After Three Days Fighting.

The Black Flags Completely Routed
After Three Days Fighting.
PARIS, Oct. 26.-Gen. de Courcey, com.
mander Of the French forces I'm AMMAN.
telegraphs from Hanoi to the War Office
that he has defeated the Black Flags IN an
engagement.
Great enthusiasm exists among ParI-
slams over the official announcement Of
the French success in AMMAN. Crowds
OF excited people throng the bOulevards.
eagerly discussing the news. A later dis
patch received from Gen. de C0ureey
states that the French troops gained the
victory Notwithstanding the fact that the
enemy were immensely superior in num-
bers, and that he inflicted great slaughter
on the Black Flags. The fightinR was very
severe and lasted three days. The enemy
fought stubborniy. but were completely
routed.
THE ENEMY 60O0 STRONG.
Gen. de Courcey adds in his report OF
the fight that the enemy numbered 5000
men, and consisted OF Blacks Flags, An
namites and deserters from the Chinese
army. Three OF the chiefs were killed
during the engagement and many pris-
oners were taken by the French forces.
Gen. Jaument conducted the operations
against the enemy. which resulted In the
capture OF strongly fortified town on
the Tbanmai, one Of the last and most
formidable centres of resistance held by
the Black Flags. The French lost 13
killed and wounded.
Gen. Negrier Is pursuing the pirates be-
tween Bamboo rapids and the canals in
the province Of Tonquin.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27

A Bady Candidate for Parliament.
LONDON, Oct. 26.--Miss Helen Taylor,
Radical candidate for member OF Parlia-
ment for Camberwell, held her first cleo.
tiOn meeting tonight. The meeting was
digturbed bV free fight.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27

MEMPHIS, Oct. 26.-rhe receipts az
by 1,2Oi bales In the history OF Memphis.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27
Cen. Won tIoitke'a Birth dnv.

BERLIN, Oct. 26.--Gen. Won MOltka
celebrated his e5tb birthday TODAY. lie
Is enjoying excellent health.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27

views Of Mr.. Fairchild, and the Supervis-
ing Architect has accordingly prepared
plans for building on the basis OF an ex-
penditure of Sl50,OOO.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27

Austria's Reichsrath Prorogued.
VnNNA, Oct 26.-The Reichsrath has
been prorOgued.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27

MADRID, Oct. 26.--It IL stated that tho
Queen Of Spain 10 enclente.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27
THE ENEMY 0,0O0 STRONG.
Troons Ordered Sent TO Burmah.

IFOODs OFueFtu sent 10 HufnAn.
CALCUTTA, Oct. 26.-Lord Duferin, Vice
roy of India, has received orders from the
home government for the immediate dis
patch Of troops to Burmah.
FOrty-six FOUNDER guns have been
mounted on the cargo boats to reduce
King Thebaw's forts.
TAKBAw's ONLY CHANCE.
CALCUTTA, Oct. 20.-Unless King The
baw's complete acceptance OF the Indian
governments terms be received at Ran
goDn by Nov. 10 hOstilities against
Burmah will begin Nov. II, and another
Prince and regency viii be substituted
for the present government OF that coun-
try
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1885-10-27
THE PRESIDENTS REPLY.
resident Cleveland replied as follows:

EXECUTIVE MANSION,
WASHINGTON, Oct. "a, 1851
H9t Leroy D. ThOmdn, CtoiL Sergice Commits
Si0HeF:
NY DEAR SIR-I have received your letter
rendering your resignation as a member of the
c'Vil service commission, which is in the
lurtherance Of the inclination expressed by
you very soon after my Inauguration as Presi-
cent. The resignation thus rendered Is here
oy accepted, to take effect on Nov. / next.
congratulate you upon the fact that IN the
ymce which you relinquish you have been
@Oe by sincere and earnest work, and by
steady devotion to the cause which you have
l4u IN charge, tOdo 50 much IN the interest Of
so31 government and improved political
methods. Yours sincerely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03
LOCAL RREYITIEs.

The market will be kept open tomorrow
as usual.
The locusts have about disappeared from
this vicinity.
The rumored elopement Of young gen.
tleman and lady Of this city is entirely
without foundation.
The U. S. District and Circuit Courts,
Judge R. W. Hughes, will commence in this
city on Monday next.
Among the removals in the Treasury De-
partment at Washington, yesterday, was
Mr.. Edward J. Evans, Of this city, an 81 500
clerk.
All the teachers and ijanitors of the
public schools of the city were paid their
salaries fer June to day AID their accounts
for the year closed.
Many Of the commission merchants are
sending grain sacks 10 the farmers in the
country, who villa an early day, ship their
crops of wheat TO this market.
Orkney Springs seems to lie favoritc re-
sort this season. There has been a large in
fux OF visitors lately, among them number
of names Of national repute.
Thomas II. Sypierd, OF Alexandria CO.,
a 81 400 clerk on the Light House Board,
has been dismissed, rs has c. S. Syphax,
1920 employee in the Bureau of Engraving
and Printing.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash
ipgton yesterday to Elias Petit and Anna
V. Gorhan, both of this city, and to W. r.
Bayliss, of Fairfax county, and Sallie l..
Tillett, of Loudoun county.
A man at work on the second floor of
house on Union street, yesterday evening,
fell out of the window, but escaped serious
injury, his foot catching in the pocket of
the vest of pesser by and tearing that gar
mant from the astonished wearer.
The Odd Fellows have made all arrange
menls for their excursion to Carliu's Springs
tomorrow. The grounds have been great
ly improved, and being convenient to the
city, large number will go to the Springs.
An interesting game OF base ball will be
played during the day. Trains will leave
the W., 0. & W. r. r. depot at 8 p. M, l,
and p. m. Returning, will leave the
Springs about 10 q. m, $50, 7:30 and II
p. N.
Mr.. O. T. Baggett will have fine variety
of fresh meats, suitable fer Fourth Of July
dinners, for sale at the market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03
"Surtoa's Anatomy of Melancholy"

Is wonderful book, setting forth in great
detail just how miserable human beings can
be. But the whole horrible mess Of misery
may be summed upin one d-dyspepsa.
Anybody who is afflicted with that disease
knows the whole wrctched story. Anybody
who has taken Browns lion Bitters for
dyspepsia knows how complete and happy
is the cure Mr. Charles A. Wilson, of St.
Louis, writes, browns Iron Bitters has
great relieved me of weak stomach, ndi-
gestion and dizziness"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

John Johns, attorney at law, was arrested
yesterday at Towhson, Md, on a charge Of
criminal libel. He waived hearing and
was recognized to answer the charge before
the grand jury of Baltimore. The charge
is for The writing of letter of an abusive
character addressed to Mr.. Bruno, one OF
the counsel in the Johns will case, an ac-
count of which appeared in yesterday IS
GAZETTE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

In no other medical preparation have the
results Of tho most intelligent study and
scientific inquiry been so steadily and pre-
gressively utilized as in Ayers Sarsaparlla.
1t leads the list as truly scientific prepare
ton fer all blood diseases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

No injurious effects can follow the uae o!
Ayers Aeuc Cure in the treatment Of ma
aria! diseases 1t contains besides speciii:
and unfa;ing antdote for miasmatic poison.
other remedial agents which unto to expci
the poisonous humors, purify the system
and leave it in healthy and reinvigoratet!
condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

ArpoINTMENT.-Mr. Julian Taylor, of
this city, has been appointed to q clerkship
in the Department of State. Mr.. Taylor
passed the civil service examination salts
lacjoriIy, standing third in a list of over
thirty applicants. Mr.. Taylor has been pro-
ftssor of languages in the University of
Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

DECISION REsERvED.-In the Z. S. Court
in Baltimore, yes. erday, Judge Bond reserved
his decision in the appeal case of the color
cd people who sued the steamer Sue for re-
f;lsing them first class accommodations.
The lower court had awarded the colored
people 5000 each, but the owners of the
steamer appealed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

zEir~ CONFEDERATE EETEEANs.-The regular
monthly meeting of the r. E. Lee Camp of Con-
federatc Veterans will be held Oh Monday even
ing July 9th, at o'clock, at the Columbia En-.
gno House. EDGAR WAKEFIELD, AdJt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03
NORTH BOUND.
PULLMAN SERVICE.

Trains Nos 80 aud 81, Pullman Buffet and
Sleeping Cars, between Washington and New
Orleans without change. Pullman Bullet and
Sleeping Cars between New York and Atlant.
without change.
Train No. 20 makes close connection at Green's
boro with Sleeper to hShrriHc, n. G.
Trains No. 30 and 30 carry Pullman Parloi
Cars bctwccn Washington and Grccnbricr White
Sulphur Springs. Train No. 81 connects al
Charlottesville with this Parlor Car going tc
White Sul plIur Springs.
Trains Nos. - and SO, Pullman Palace Sleep
ing Cars between Washington and Selma
without change. Pullman Sleeping Cars be
tween Washington and Augusta without change
Trains Nos. ~ and 50, Pullman Sleeping Cars
between Washington and Louisville without
change Pullman Sleeping Cars, between Char
lottesYillc and Cincinnati without change.
BRANCHES.
MANASSAS DlVISION-Daily except Sunday
Westward Leave Washington 4:15 p. III. Alex
andria, 4iO p. III. Manassas $3.50 D. m. Ar
rive Front Royal S:27 p. M, Rivcrton $50 p
m. Strashurg 9:0O p. III. Accommodation leave:
Manassas lbs Il. nj. Arrive Front Roya
1905 a. H., Rvcrton 1875 a. m Strasburs
11:30 q III.
Eastward-Lc..vc S;rasburg 400 a. III. River
ton 430 a. IN Front Royal 1:39 a. NJ. Ar
rive Manassas 1:07 n. III. Alexandria 500 a
m. Washin- ton $40 4. IN. Accommodating
leave Strasburg 1900 noon. Riverton 1851
noon From! ROYAL 1:0j p. m. Arrive Manas
sas Gao p. IL. Alexandria SOU p. N. wash
ington Ola =. III.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Trains Nos. SO. 81, Sd, and 80 connect daily al
Ware, ton Junction to and from Warren
ton Trains Nos 53, So and So daily, except
Sunday, to ard from Warrenton. Train No
so does not connect with Warrenton.
FRANKLIN DIVISION.
DAILY except Suuday) Leave Rocky Mount Gil
q. m. Arrive Franklin Junction $50 a. III
Leave Franklin Junction 500 p. IN. Arrive
Rocky Mount 11;3O p. III.
CONNECTIONS.
At Orange with T. F. & p Il. R. for Frcdcricks
burg At Gordonsvlle ahd Charlottesville with
chesapeake and Chic Ry. for Richmond, Old
Point Stanton and points East and West, and
Virginia Springs. At Lynchburg with Norfolk
aud Western K. Z. for Southwest Virginia
Bristol, Chattanooga. Memphis, Nashville and
Knoxville and with Richmond and Ale
ghany r. L. FL: Lexington and Natural Bridge
rs we'll rs roints On Z. & 4. Il. Z. east oil
Lynchburg.
At Dauyillc with Richmond and Danville, fol
all rOints in the Caroinas, Florida, Georgia and
the South. At Rivcrton with Shenandoah Val
ley r. T. for Lu-ay and Points in the Page Val
ley. At StrasIurg with the Baltimore and Ohio
for Harrisenburp Winchester anu points IN ths
Shenandoah Valley.
All trains make close connections at Washing
ton with through trains to and from the North
and West via both Pcnna. and B. g. O. Z. Z.
Through tickets st lowest prices to all import
ant points in the United States. This Is the best
line for points in Texas and California.
For ali information, tickets and Sleeping Cal
reservations apply to agents of this company, OF
IS. B. THOMPSON,
Assistant General Passenger Agent,
Alexandria, Virginia.
ROBERT. ANDREWS, Sapt. and Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

REAPro1NTED.- Mayor Smoct this morn
ing reaprointed Mr.. Robert Ballenger gu
perintendent Of Penny Hill buryiug ground.
Mr.. Ballenger has held this position for six
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

General Grant was thought to be slightly
better to-day, he having shown more
strength in moving about. His family now
think be will live till autumn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

Ayers Sarsaparilla, operating through the
blood, radically cures every scrofulous faint
or infection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

~" NoTICE.--I take pleasure in notifying my
customers and the public in general that my
place of business will be open to serve thcm with
iyo.:,t% II. Z. DULANY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

Ayers A.ue Cure is warranted to cure ell
maarial disorders, when the directions are
faithfully followed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

NEW WHEAT.-The first new wheat OF
tbs season was received here this morning
ae;er Change. from down the river. 1t was
Il lot of 60 bushels, of very good quality, and
was consigned to Messrs. J. I. and }. u.
Beciham.
Later in the evening MIR. Thomas Perry
received fiue lots of new wheat from down
the river hv the steamer Wakefield.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

g1!s-It is desired that every member be present
at the meeting Of the Relief Hook and Ladder
Co, tomorrow FRIDAY evening, July 3, at eight
o'clock sharp [jy2-2t c. II. PIcKIS. Sec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03
RAILROADS..
RkILRDGDh
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY
THE GREAT THOROUGHFARE
pETwEEN Tyrr


NORTH AND THE SOUTH
THE ONLY LINE OFFERING A DOUBLE
DAILY PULLMAN BUFFET AND
SLEEPING CAR SERVICE
Between Washington and New Orleans. This
line offers to the travelling public accorlmoda-
tions and facilities such as cannot be found on
any other line entering Washington.
This is the MOST DIRECT LINE TO ALL
VIRGINIA and WEST VIRGINIA WATERING
RESORTS.
On and after SUNDAY, July 5, 1885, pas
scnger trains will be run rs follows:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

THE NATIONAL ENCAMpMENT.-On'y
$500 people passed into the ds'll ground y':
teriay 20 SEQ two companies >: &!ti!2Tt =: {
foar companies Of infant" ,.1'.;c''t .or TX
prizes. Col. Crumr. cf the kan: eek, Sts'e
Guards has assumed cJm:aaI! 81 Inc CT
campment.
In tie morning the Washington Artillery
of New Orleans, and the Richmond How.
itzars cavn an exhibition drill.
Ats o'cioak :he infantry companies began
their contests The Lomax Rifles, Of Mo.
bile, composed OF young men under 70 years
Of age, was tna iirst organization 10 occupy
the field. The Houston Light Guards, OF
Texas the Branch Guards. Of st. Louis, and
the Wooster Guards followed in order. MI.
ita-y men present declared that they had
never before Witnessed such excellent drill
iug. Each company was allowed forty five
minutes. Il. six O'Clock all the unattached
companies were formed into n regiment and
reviewed Tx Col. Anderson, Of Richmond.
The regiment was made IN OF the Houston
Light Guards, Indianapolis Light Infantry,
Wooste, Light Guards, Bosch Zonaves. Lo-
max Rifles. Alexandria Light Infantry,
montgomery Grays, B'anch Guards, and
louisville Legion.
To-day the infantry drills will include
company A. l,t Kentucky; Indianapolis
Light Infantry Montgomery Grays, Of Ala
hama, and the Alexandria Light Infantry.
The officers OF the lst Pennsylvania regi-
meut, aided 10y Il number prominent cltl-
zans, will entertain the commissioned oil
GERS present at camp. by dinner at the
Union League this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03
]. E. q'.AC;!K|<. ETH.
EXCURSIONS. PICNICS, &c.
FXCURSION AND BASKET PICNIC.

EXCURSIONS. PICNICS, &c.
FXCURsION AND BASKET PICNIC.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL SUNDAY
SCHOOL.
TO MARSHALL HALL, ON THE
STEAMER r. V. ARROWS NTH,
on MONDAY, JULY 6, 1885.
Leaving King street wharf at $50 a. M. and
200 p m. Leaving Marshall Hall Mt 1870 and
700 p. m.
Tickets 25 cents. jy1.3t
EXCURSION TO CHAPEL POINT
NJ. L. CHURCH SOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL
On THE
STEAMER GEO. Law.
THURSDAY, JULY 9Tu. 1851.
Steamer leaves Lannon's wharf, near King
street. at 8:15 Il. IN.
Children. 25c.; Adults, SOC. jyl-td
THERE WILL BE
AN EXCURSION
from here ard the line of The V. VI. Il. W., to tho
wonderful
LURAY CAVES. SATURDAY, July 4, 1885.
Train leaves Alexandria, ut 135 n H., and returns
at 10 D. N. -Four hours at the cave. konho
trip, including admission, $500. je3O-1t
JULY 18th, 1885,.
CARLIN'S SPRINGS.
GRAND ANNUAL EXCLUSION GIVEN UN-
DER THE AUSPICES OF POTOMAC
LODGE, no. 49, I.OO.F.
Plenty Of good water and ice. Refreshments at
city prices.
Prof PISTORIO'S BAND has been engaged for
the occasion.
No Objectionable or intoxicated persons will he
allowed on the grounds.
Tickets-Aduts soc children under 10 years,
25c.
Trains will leave the depot Of the W., O. & W.
r. K. at 9 n. M and l.. and S p. Returning,
leave the Springs ut 10 g. m. and 1:'O, 1870 and
1890 pm jc23-5t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03
6azetre
FRIDAY EVENING, JULY 8.
LOCAL NEWS.

For the Middle Atlantic States light 10,
cal rains in extreme northern portion, gen.
erally fair weather in southern portion,
ljght, variable winds, generally westerly,
With slight temperature changes. Fair,
slightly warmer weather is indicated for to-
morrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

THE FOURTH OF JULY.-Although there
vii! be no public celebration of tho day, to-
morrow, tho Fourth of July, will be geueT-
ally observed as holiday in this city, and as
most of the stores will be closed at an early
hour, there will be hut little business done.
Should the weather p:o"c favorable, excur-
sons and picnics will BE- the order Of the
day, and if all who 10 day said they were
going to spend Il day III t@a co'' 'try'' carry
out that intention, the city 10 lnorrow Will
be deserted, uul "tho woods will - fall ri
;em.m The different railroads cant:sing III
this city aud the steamers which iea"e 30
waarve; here afford an opportunity for all
who wish, to get out OF town. The hanks and
CITY Offices will close, the postoflice will OBJ
serve Sunday hours, there will he no meet-
ing of The Commercial Exchange. and there
will be no paper issued from this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

DARIs GREEN AND LONDON PURPLE OF
l. best quality for the destruction of Potato
Bugs. Also Insect Powder of various brands and
Lcadbeatcr's Liquid Bed Bug Poison.
my2S E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

WATER COOLERS.-Just received another lot
w of the best Water Coolers. from , to . gal.
lons Zinc and Percelain-lined, which we are
selling at bottom prices.
led Ell. MILLER & CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03
elect two members of the City Democratic
Committee, the terms of the present COM
iEitae having expired.

THE OLD DOMINION Boat CLUB.-The
crew Of the GA Dominion Boat Club of this
city hich Will take part in the four cared
shell race at the State regatta, to be held in
Fredericksburg tomorrow, left here this
morning on the CTS A. & T. train, carrying
with them their handsome new paper boat.
They will row over the course once or
twice this evening and tomorrow morning
to familiarize themselves with it. The
names of the crew were published yesterday
and as they are all in good training Though
none of them ever rowed in race before)
their friends here are hopeful of their sue
cess, but will think it no discredit if they
come in last, as the Old Dominion rs the
Junior club in the Virginia Association.
PERSONAL. Misses Henderson leave
to morrow for Saratoga.
Mrs. Z. L. Dsingerfeld is at Woodburn,
Loudoun county.
Mrs. Frank Hufty is at North Fork,
Loudoun county.
Mr.. J. S. Blackburn is at Charlottesville.
DR.. Albert Fairfax, who has been quite
i'll at the residence of Capt. Herbert Bryant,
is, his many friends in this city will be glad
to learn. improving.
Hon. Lewis Mckenzie has returned from
q visit to Portsmouth, Va
Mr.. A. c. Harmon has gone to Phlladel-
pha on a visit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

This great medicine is for sale by MI Druggists, Gro
GERS and Dealers generally. Price SOC and 81 per bottle
je3-eoly A. \. WAKEFIELD, Agent, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

Hon. Robert II. McIanc, Governor of Maryland,
writes ] have given DR. Petzods German Bittcrs q
trial and am glad to add my testimony To IT. and can
chccrfully recommend il pure and pleasant Tonic
and Appetizer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

DIvOECE SUiIS.-There are now pending
before he courts Of this city thirteen suits
for divorce, some Of which, however, are
by parties not really residents of this city or
State. hut who became citiZsns just long
enough TO cntite them TO bring their suits
here Ofihcsc suits five are on the Circuit
Court docket and eight Oh that Of the Cor
poraicn Court. The styles of aud causes
assigned for these suits are as follows:
In the Circuit Court, Judge Jas. Keith,
Sarah MeHruGer ". John Mngrnder; deser'
ton.
Agnes Adam vs.. Wm. Adam; deserlior.
John Is. Manyeit w. Dolly a. Manyett F;
adultery.
VIM. Napier W. Ann Napper; adultery.
John English VS.. Margaret Eaglsh ;
adultery.
In The Corporation Court, Judge n. j.
Nestio, Francis HUMPHREYS vs.. VIM. Hum
phries non support and i'll treatment.
Ann II. Bell vs.. J. M. II. Bel; desertion.
This suit will probably be dismissed at the
next term of court, as the parties are again
living together.)
II. n Hull VS.. Chas o. Hull: adultery
and desertion.
David Gibbs We. Sarah Gibbs: deserton.
Gordon Fi!zhugh VIZ. Ann Fiizhugh; adul.
terry. This case will probably he dismissed
the parties, who are colored, having become
reconcled.)
lump Anderson VS.. Catharine Anderson ;
abandonment.
Henry Lee We. Leannd Lee adultery.
Robert Gray va Amanda Gray, colored /;
desertion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

WARD MEETINGS. The democrats of this
ii, vii hold their meetings in their re-
slt,,;", wards on Monday night next for
III" lurlese OF selecting delegates to the
Hr;r,,t... cauventiut., which meets in that
Il :'c 29,h iEst. TO nominate candidates
10, Caves or, 1t. Governor and Attorney
G !:trs'. The meetings will he held in the
10 :,.win3 places: First ward, Concordia
li,t; S:cond ward, Sun Engine House
.hrd ward. Old Court House; Fourth ward,
Friendship Engine House As before stated
t. CITY l.; entitled to nine delegates, Two
+ t..s the 1st, 2ni and 4th wards and
|, e, frHa the 81 Besides selecting dele.
sa,es to the convention, each ward will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-07-03

NEW EASY LAWN MOWER, the best Mower
IN in tho market will perform the greatest
variety of work and costs but little money. Call
and see them AT JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS.
ic9 Alexandria, Va.