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5 7*%'*'*<5'.i-*:V<?*9 V?'V> Till'ES DAY EVENING, a PEIL 7. No Passes, no POFFS.?The Interstate Commerce bill compels us to adopt a sched? ule of railroad advertising rates, which we beg to announce as follows : For the setting forth virtues actual or al? leged) of Presidents, General Managers or Directors, ?2 per line for first insertion and $1 for each subsequent insertion. For puffs expressed in choice English, with occasional French phrases or poetical extracts (the whole with a palpable motive of honest, enthasiasm j, $2.50 per line; CO per cent, reduction oh each subsequent inser? tion. Geuera! passenger agents and division su? perintendents will be accorded half rates on the terms o?ered in Kule No. 1. But in all cases where the title of colonel is used regu? lar fi-stc!as3 rates will be demanded. Tnousaod-miie tickets on tbe basis oi 2 cents per mile will be received in exchange for advertising done at our card rales, but tnese tickets must hold good on passenger <i- well on freight trains. No deviation from the card rates can be made in favor of parties handing us -j-ct-nt cigars with tbe pulls they desire published. For complimentary notices of the wive and children of railroad official* we demand i $1.50 per line. We have on hand, ready for | immediate use, a splendid assortment of tbis nfcrature. Poetry will be made to order at S3 per inch, agate measure. We are prepared to supply a fine line of beptameter puffs, also a limited number of sonnets and triolets, in exchange for 1000 mile tickets. Epic poems containing descriptions of scenery, dining cars, etc., will be published at special rates. General .-u;:t rintendei.ts sending requests for the suppression of news mu-! accompany their requests with $10 bills?not uecessa? rily for publication, but as a guarantee o! good faith.? Chicago News ??)?? -i e. T< MGTHE;: iits. WlKSLoW'1 fjOOTHIKO >\t::;, los rhu ?Iren teething, is tbo proscription c>; one of tht host female nurses and physicians in the United Slates, and has been U3;d for forty years witli never-failing success by miiiio^s of nnjther.-i fo: their children. During tho process of teething its value is incalculable. ? It relieves the ciiiid from pain, cures dysentery and diarrhoea, griping in the bowels, and wind-colic. Hy giving health to the child it re.??-- the mother Price 25 ??? \ bottl- ??*? L71M DIRECTORY -?or THE Principal Mm Hob of tie fx Banks. Bnrko & Herbort, cor. Kiug and Fairfax .... Citizens' National Bank. r.. w. ccr. Prince Lea stroots. First National Bank, s. w. cor. Princo and 1. streets. . Books, Stationary and Flitzing. G. E. French, 95 King street. Clothing and Furnishing Goods. Henry Strauss, 00 Kiug street. Commission Merchant-. P. B. Hooe, 2 Princo street. Confectioners. Henry Brenjile, 120 Kin;: street. Dry Goods and Notions. Isaac Eichberg & Co., cur. Kirn and [loyalst?, B. H. Taylor. 933 Penna. avc., Washii gtoi A. B. Slaymaker, 105 King street. J. E. Tackett, 109 King street. Carter, 711 Market Space. Washington. Drugs and Chemical?. W. F. Crclghton & Co., N. W. cur. King an Koyal streets. ?. a. Warfield, 152 King street. E. S. Lcadbcater a Bro., 7 P. Fai rfa! S. H. Lunt, cor. King and Fairfax streeti. o J. D. n. Lunt, n. c. cor. King and Washi streets. L. Stabler & Co.. u. w. cor. King and Washii ton streets. Warfiold & Hall, cor. Prince and Fairfax Btr yiour, &c. W. H. Ti-nney & Sons, Georgetown. Grocers and Liquor Dealers. ? J. C. Milburn, 17 n. Eoyal street. Charles King a Son, 07 Cameron street. Harlow & Bro., n. w. cor. Royal and Camoro streets. W. a. Johnsou, t. e. cor. Royal and Camern: Btrects. G. McBurney A Son, s.,w. cor. King a:;d V. . ?'ngton streets. G. Wm. Rarasay, cor Kiug and St. Asaph strce Hardware and Cutlery. J. F. Carliu &. Sons. 03 King street. J. T. Creighton & Son. SS King street.' B. P. Peakc cor. King and Pitt Btreets Ice. F. A. Reed & Co., Strand. Jov7oilor3. H. Wildt, 10 n. P.oyal street. Lard. &c. G. Cassard a Son, Baltimore. Lumber, 4c. Perry, Smoot & Co.. No. 25 corner Cameron and Union sts. Josiah H. I). Smoot, 21 north Union .it. Machinists. W. S. Mooio, 05 Union street. Marble Workers. G. S. Walker, 702-700 North Ca;,itoi sticot, J Washinuton. Paper Hangers. a. M. Tubinan, 111 !?tb st., Washington. Real Estate Agents. Harlow & Catoo., Market Build;! .;. Wood and Coal. W. A. Smoot <$: Co , foot of Princess st. Tbo Marino Railway Shipbuilding and Coal Co. foot of Franklin st. J. R Zimmerman, footofQueon t. tf^BEEN AND FIGURED SCREEN WIRE 24 VJT 30 and 30 inches, wholesale and retaii. al 88 King, corner of Royal street. You can buy wire, and have Window and Door Frames made of better quality, to cost no inoro than the com? mon Frames oflered for salo in the city. Call and see. J. T. CREIGHTON a SON, je4 88 King, cor. Royal st. THE LARGEST and finest assortment ever off? ered in this city of Havcland & Co's and other makes of French China After-Dinner Cof? fees. Fruit Plates. Ice Cream and Salad Sets. Buckwheat Cake Plates (new). Biscuit Jars, Tea and Dinner Sets, besides many smaller article- toe numerous to mention. For sale bv dec!3 E. j. MILLER. SON ? C< >. AXES! AXES! AXES!?"Light Horse Harr? end "Red Warrior" Chopping Axes. Over 100 dozou of t hose celebrated goods in storo. All the regular weights and shaues. Wholesalo and retail. JAS. F. C?RLIN &. SONS, sep-t_Alexandria. Via. SHEEP DIP, Sage, Ground b'agc, Diamond Dyes, Fitche's Pocket Scales, Hood's Sarsspa rilla, Warner's Kidney and Livor Cure, Brown's Iron Bitters, Volina Cordial, Pratt's Astral Oil, and Sweet Majoram?a large supph- just received dec!_E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO. pAINT YOUR BUGGY FOR ONE DOLLAR. Another supply of CROWN CARRIAGE GLOSS PAINT; ready for use; only one coat necessary. For sale by sop6_W. F. CREIGHTON & CO. BARB FENCING WIRE at the present time is very low in price. We have a largo stock, and those in want will do well to call on us before buying. JAS. F. CARLIN & SONS. Jel?_Alesandria, Va , FLOUR?Gambrill's Superlative. Hecker's Su? perlative, Swiss. Triumph, Crvstal and New . South Flour, choice brands, for sale by mW! J.C, MILBURN. RAILROADS._ PIEDMONT. AXE LINE ROUTE. RICHMOND ASD DANVILLE R. R. |D. CONDENSED SCHEDULE. JN effect MARCH !'?'>. 13S7. - Trains run by 75th Meridian Time. No. 5S. No. 50. No. 51. No. 52 Sorrii Boon j,ai)v DaHy. Daily. Daily. Washington .... S TO a ui 11 l"- a in 5 30 j. m 12 uO pm Alexandria. 8.55 " 11 12. " 5 55 " 1125 " Maua--*-. 12 35p ill 7 UO " 12 15 am Warr-n..Timc...'W19 1 el " 7 35 " 12 43 " Orange.U ? " - I- - ?? " i 56 " Oharlottesvllle... 100 j> in 3 35 " 10 30 " 3 00 " Ar.i::v?:. Lvnchburu.f 550 5 50 " liOam ??" Franklin Jane. TS -- . f> 4' " Danville. S 3" " . 7 4-r? " Aalievillc. 615p.m Hot Spring-. . 837 '" Atlanta. -.??? ?? I 30 p in.10 40 " Chattanovga? 10 30a >u. 5 15 i?m. Memphis. 6 l'i '? . ?'? 15 .i m. Little Roch. 1255 i> m. 1255 '.? >'?. New Orleans... 710 a in 7 1" " .7 20 pin Louisville. 7 Wp m. Daily. Daily. Daily. Daily; LKAYK. Danville.. ! " >" l! *? I',n . Franklin Junc^ll 3^ " 37 ?'? '.?. Lynchburg. t 20 pro 2 05 " 5 05nra Sinpei Clwriottcsvillc 100 " ' " ~ \'\ Z ' V' ' "?? Orange. ?? "1 " ?'? 1 ? g .. ? ? .. Warr'n.Junc... ? " ?" 0?s Manas ??? ? ? 10 in ': S 2-' Alexandria. b 03 - 7 ?'?'? " II ? '?' 2? ' Wellington*.'.'.' s 23 " s I" " l2Mnooi>| 9-40 " Baltimore.li 2". 10 U 1 H i> H 25 Philadclpliia... 3 00a in 12 :i: :. 00 a m New York. _C_20 _^_^29 *J_?20 " 0 20 '? MANASS IS BRANCH. Bastei ami. WxsrWABD. Daily, except Dairy, except Sunday.__. Sunday.:: ?? Arrive l.cau 9 17 :i in Wii-hingioi.. 2 35 !? m 9 00pm! 922 " Alexandria. Ar 2 55 " 3 00am C 55 " S 15 ?' Manaxsa*. ?00 " 4 37 '? 130 ?' c.2! " Front Koval. 6 31 " 10 20 " 103 ?? CIO ?' Itiverton. C 3S '? 10 10 " 12 I'll in "> !" " Strasburg Lv, 7 05 " 11-10 " WAERENTON?Trains Nos. 50,51, 54. 55. 5s and 59 connect daily i" and from Warren ton. FRANKLIN DIVISION?Daily, except Sunday. Leave Eockv Mf. 7:40 a. m., arrive Franklin Junction 11:10 a.in.; leave Franklin Junction 7:30 p. m? arrive Rocky Mt. 10:30 p. mT GORDONSVILLE?Trains leave Orange for Gordonsville 11:53 a. m., 2:30 p. m. and 9:20 p. p. m daily, and 8:45 a. m. daily except Sunday. Returning, leave Gordonsville for Orange 7:55 a. m., l:35jp. m., and 4:20 p. m. daily, and 11:00 a. r:. daily except Sunday. SLEEPING CA It SERVICE. On trains Nos. 50 r:!id 51 Pullman H?lfet Sleep? ers between New York and Atlanta, via Danville. On trains Nos. 52 and 53 Pu'lman Badet Sleep? ers between Washington and Montgomery, and Washington and Aiker. via Danville. On trains Nos. 54 and 55 Pullman Sleepers be? tween Washington and Lenisville, and Char lottesvillo :<nd Cincinnati. On trains Nos. 54 and 59 Pullman Buffet Sleepers between Washington and Little Rock, via Lynchburs a::d Memphis. On trains Nos. 55 and 58 Pullman Buffet Sleepers between Washington and New Orleans, via Lynchcurg ardKcnntsaw route. WASHINGTON AND OHIO DIVISION. alt. trains DAILV EXCEPT SUNDAY. Leave Alexandria 6.00 a. m , 9:20 a.m. and 4:50 p.m.; arrive r.t Bound Kill 3?:20 a.m., 11:45 a. m. and 7:19 p. m. Returning, trains leave Round Hill ?1:03 a. m., 11:44 a. m. snd 1:23 p.m., arriving at Alexan? dria at 8:32 a. m., 4:40 p. m and :i:47 p. m. The 9:2'.) : . truiu from Alexandria connects at Hound Hill with stage for Bloo Ridge. Kerry villo and Winchester. a:id al Leesburg with stages .;? Aldie and Middleburg. The 9:20 :'. m. train aud 4:50 y. m. train from Alexandria connects at Vienna with stage? for Fairfax Cbnri House. Tlirough tickets on tale at the principal stations to all points. For rates or information apply to any agent of the Company, or to J. S. B. THOMPSON, A. O. P. A. Alexandria, Va. JAS. L. TAYLOR, G. P. A. Washington, D. C. SOL. HAAS, T. M., Richmond, Ya. FINANCIAL. TT)n.lVTQ VIRGINIA TAX-RECEIVABLE COUPONS, wliicb ccn be used to discharge taxes on real and personal property, school and capitation taxes duo the State, Slate licences, fines, ?vc, [for sale at a heavy discount. Satisfactory written j;uarr.utccs are given to purchasers which will save them harmless on ac? count of a tender of these coupons. 11 tf it. T. LUCAS, Agent. : LEXANUSIA. VA.. ? HZNJEE LEE AMD PRINCE STREETS. I RGUSON IIEACH; i : CHAS. R. JIOOFF. President. j ( Cashier. - Prompt attention given to all business, iuclud collection: throughout the United States and Europe. ap4 JOEK r. BaiCOT, j i WK. K. LAKBE2T, Presidcnr. ', } Cashier. i'V'e )-IT V I Urn M\\ I Capital $100,??0, Sarplas $20,000 COLLECTIONS MADE ?ND PRGXF2LI REMJ1TED ? 8 ALL EUrSS Cr INVESTMENT SEC?RITIE8 A SPECIALTY. Ddiectobb?J.JB. Smoot, E. L. Daingcrfield, !', Wheat, P. B, Hooo, John Perry. _ ap4 Burke & Herbert, BANKERS anflBROKEBS DEAXXBS IN Government Bonds AL STOCKS AND ALL FIRST CLASS RAILROAD BONDS AND OTHER O0OD INVESTMENT SECURITIES, say! BURKE A HERBERT. ICE! ICE! ICE! A full snppiy of NORTHERN ICE, of suporior quality, constantly on hand and for sale wholesale and retail on the most favorable terms. Orders le'"'. with cur drivors, at our office, or by tolephono will receive prompt attention. Our facilities for delivery bytho car load are unsurpassed i:: any city. . Packing for country delivery a specialty. F. A. REED & CO., ieS_Jannoy'B Wharf. j iyeepool and london and globe Lj insurance company. Statement u. S. Branch, June -iO. 18S5. As=eU.$5,918,563 13 Liabilities. 3.305,592 17 Surplus. 2,614.970 96 Total losses paid in the u. s.36,676.759 55 For policies in this excellent company apply to PHILIP B. hooe, Agent, decl5 No. 2 Prince street. / NALLATbS KINO STREET. on THE cob Kj NEE OF ROYAL STREET, Alexandria. Va. The subscribers have on hand a large stock of fine goods in their line suitable for the season, such as Table and Pocket Cutlerr, Skates. Tool Chests, Money Banks. Call Bells. &c, &c. Call and sec. Store will be kept open at night during the week. dec21 - J.T. CEEIGHTON A sos*. LANCASTER GINGHAM EIGHT CENTS, Cottonade for Pauts, Cottons of ail qualities aud Calicoes si lowest prices. Flannels by the yard of all colors, as cheap as they csn bj found, for sale by feblS_AMOS B. SLAYMAKE2. A/tixed PICKLE, chow CHOW AND cu iVI cumber Pickles, for sale at jan20 J. c MTLBUEN's. railroads._ V$b i PENNSYLTAKIA ROUTE A??J TO THE NORTH. WEST AND BQUTHWEbT; DOUBLE TRACK, STEEL RAILS. SPLENDID SCENERY. MAG NIETGENT EQUIPMENT. In effect January,30,1887. j'riiica leave Washington,fr?re statiou. rorrwr of Sixth and P cfcreota, as follows. ?* Fur Pittab'uxg arid the West. Chicago Limited Express of P?Ju.cf Sleeping Cr.rs at 9:50 a. uu, . ily; Fast Line, 0:50 a.ra. daily, to Cincinnat i ' and St. Louib, with Slopping Cars from Harris bi i-. Cincinnati, and jiufl'er Car to St. Louis. . ?' vxcepi. Satsrcuy, to CLicsgo, with Sleep- I lag Car IMtsburg to Chicago. Western Express, al -.10 p. m. daily, with Sleeping Cars Washington to Chicago and St. Louis, and ; namsburg '?' Cleveland, connecting at Harris burg with through Sleepers for Louisville and , Memphis. Piici?o Express, 10:00 p. m. daily, fox Pitteburj; and tbe Wcafc, with through ! 1: spor liarrislini^- to Chicago. :.A!.TlKOKB AND POTOMAC UAII.KOAU. ? ... Erie Cpnand3igriK,Eochcster: oUiTalo.iiiagara 10:00 p. m. daily, except Saturday, with Palace 1 Cars Washington t:< Rochester. For Williamspoft, L<;ck Haven and Elmim, *t 1 0:50 r.. m.. daily, except Sunday. For New York and the East, 7:25,9:00 and 11:15 j ? . 1.2:30, 2:00, 4:15, 10:00 aud 11:20 p. I in. On Sunday 9.-00 a. m, 12:30, 2:00, -1:15! L0:00 f.nd 11:20 p. oi. Limited Expro^s of i Pullman Pa:h;r Cars; 9:40 a. uu. daily, except Sunday, aiid-4:00 p. m. daily. Fj: Boston without change, 2:00 p. m. every day. Fcr Brooklyn, N. V., all through trains connect at Jersey Citj^With boat;; of Brooklyn Annex, ailording direct transfer to Fnlton street, avoid? ing double ferriage across New York City. For Philadelphia, 7:25. 0:00 and 11:15 a. m., 12:30, 2:00. 4:15, 6:00, 10:00 and 11:20 p. m. j On Sunday 9:00 a. m., 12:30. 2:00, -1:15. G:00. 10.00 and 11:20 p. m. Limited Express, C:40 a. m. week d:.v3, and 4:00 p. m. dailv. Fcr Baltinioro G:35. 7:25, 9:00. 0":40. 0:50, 11:15 a.sn.,12.30f12:35, 2:00, 4:00,4:15, 4:23. 4:40. 6:00, S:10. lO??and 11:20 p. m. On Sundav. 9:00. 9:50, 11:15 a, m., 12:30. 2:00,4:00,4:15. 6:00, s.10. 10 00 and 11:20 p. m. For Pope's Creek Line, 7:25 a. m.. and 4:40 p. m., daily, except Sunday. For Annapolis 7:25 :.. in., and 12:30,4:23 and 0:00 p. m., daily except Sundays. On Sundays at 9:00 a. m. 4:15 p. m. ALBXASDI;]a a KD FBEDEEICnSBUBU BAXLWAY AND ALKXAM'kia AND WASHINGTON* 5AII.BOAD. For Alexandria. 0:00, 6:45, 8:40, 9:47, and L1:'K} a. S3?, 12:t>l noon. 2.05,4:25, 4:35, 0:01, 8:05. 10:05 and 11:37 p, m. On Sunday at G:00. 9:47 and 11:00 a. m.. and 3:ti0, 0:01 and 10:05 p. m. For Richmond and tho South, 6:00 and 11:00 a. m., daily, and 4:35 p. m., daily, except Sunday. Trains leave Alexandria for Washington, G:05 S:00, 0:10, 10:15 and 10:43 a.m.: 1:20,3:00, 3:23. 5:10, 7:05, 9:32 and 10:42 p. m., and 12:10 midnight, except Monday. On Sundav a; 8:00 and 10:43 in.; 2:00, 5:10, 0:32 and 10:42 p. ra. and 12:10 night. Tickets and information at the office. Northeast corner of 13th street and Penna. Avenuo, and at the station, where orders can bo left for tho check? ing of baggage to destination from hotels and residences. J. R. WOOD, G. P. A. CHAS. E. PUGH, G. M. coal and wood. Marine Railway, SUpMluii & Coal Co, ? (Successors to John P. Agncw & Co.) % wholesale & retail DEALERS IN \ Goal and Wood. | George's Creek, Cumberland. Coal, ~ "E Sun of tiic Mine aud Lump, g ? W E S T V i ? (i I N IA S P L I N T = g (The Finest Grate Coal), 5" 0 R Ei) Ai;.') WEITE ASH ANTHRACITE, ?= - All sixes and best finalities. 2 1 Wood. I _ Hickory, Oak and Pine, in tho stick or caw < od and srdit. All orders left at the drug store of W. F. Creigh tou or telephoned to our office will receive prompt attention. Finest shipping facilities by raii and water. Office and yard and wharves corner Franklin and Union streets. my30 r*;oAL! V..' COAL! Wo invite tho attention of dealers and con? sumers to our largo stock of CAREFULLY PRE? PARED COAL of tho following varieties : LYEEN'S VALLEY, loeeeery and SHAMOKLN RED ASH. WHITE ASH (free burning and htrd | of steam? er, broken, egg, stovo and aud nut sizes. Also GEORGE'S CREEK. cumberland aud KAN%YWHA SPLINT, from West Vs. Making Coal a specialty wo aim to keep oi the HIGHEST GRADES, and having two large Storage Yards, each variety is kept separate, and is especially prepared foi family use. Yard3 floored, aud p.ll Coal sent our, well SCEEEND AND free from impurities. Doaleis. families, public institutions ar.d man? ufactories supplied at lowest market rates?prr ton of 2240 lbs. J. E. ZIMMERMAN, (Successor to t. J. Mohaffoy it Co.; my" Wharf a Yards fosl of Qocon st ^omesticse^ The good qualities of the abov machines arc now well established. Wo arc selling them at as low a price as they can lie purchased in any of the larger cities, and are prepared to allow as much for.old machines of any kind us is possible. Wc have sec:i .-;o much good done by the "Do? mestic," Uiat we wish every family to have at least one in their house. Prices fixed,.but terms accommodating. Call and exam inc. or scud for a circular. oct'22 E. S. LEADI'.EATER ? BRO. t; CHAMPAGNE AND OTHER '.VINES. g. II. Mumm's & Co.'s Extra Dry, pts. and qi3. Dry Verzonay, " Urbana GolcLScal, " A. Werner it Co.'s Extra Dry, Yeesi Old .Spanish Sherry on draught, Old Spanish Port Pure California Port, " $1.50 'r' gal. Sherrv, " 2.00 " Pure Catwba, " 1.00 " my21_GEO. McBUBNEY & SON. JUST RECEIVED by S. S. Ncssmorc from Liv? erpool. Eng., to Baltimore, 15 crates STAND? ARD C. C, and 21 crates HENRY BURGESS WHITE GRANITE SETS. If you arc in need of a tirst-class article in cither of tln-sc wares you should not fail to give us a call. Wc do not sell "seconds" (second qualify) aud "thirds" (third quality) at retail. We guarantee every piece of ware from our hou3c to be the best of its kind. fcbl_E. J. MILLER, SON & CO. A:;ew line of breakfast ware to b, opened to-day of an entirely new and lovely pattern which will be sure to be popular and which you can match at any time and purchase in as small a quantity as yen di-sire. We would be glad to have you examine these goods before purchasing, as wo are making every effort to please and take great care in ottering the newest goods on the market. mhS _S. J. miller, SON & co. XeDWAReT CUTLERY, GUNS, PISTOLS, <Sc. at 8S King street corner of Royal, Alexandria, Va.?The subscribers invite the at? tention of wholesale and retail purchasers to thc-ir targe and well selected stock of goods in their line, which were bought in quantity at bottom prices, aud will be sold at a small advance. We invite a comparison of prices and quality of goods at ss King, corner of Roval street. scp!4 . ' . J. T. CREIGHTON & SON. COLOUR: FLOUR! PILLSBERRY'S BEST MINNESOTA PATENT. JONES'S HUNGARIAN BAKER'S CRYSTAL TENNEY'S OUR NEW SOUTH CHOICE FAMILY. The above arc the finest brande of Flour made. ap2t > geo. McBurney. TEA SETS?We have just received the cheapest line of CARLSBAD and FRENCH CHINA TEA SETS ever offered in ihi3 city, of 44 and 50 pieces each, low-shaped cups and heavily pilded and beautiful decoration*. We are sure of suiting both your taste and pocket if yon are in need of anvthine in this line, ml E. J. MILLER. SON & CO. STEAMERS. GWEKOEFOLl SjJgZ* A1 and c?i?x-?S.^ FORTRESS MONROE THE POTOMAC BTEAMBOA? COMPANY'S First-class steamer GEOEGE LEAR? . . ! wi?leave Prince st. wharf EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at 5:30 p. ra. Re- ! turning; leave Norfolk every Tuesday, Th?rs- \ day and Saturday, at 4 p. m. Connecting at Norfolk wit:. "BOSTON AND PROVIDENCE" STEAMERS ; aid Scarier ARIEL FOR RICHMOND. | For farther particulars ou.'juiro at Company's j Office 7th Street Wharf. Washington, D. C, or to ! PHILIP E. HOOE. ? ! raay7-tf Apr. Prince Street Wharf. _ : ! NLAND AND SEAE< ?ARD i. COA8TLNG COMPANY.,^ GREATLY REDUCED RATES. FOE FORTRESS MONROE AND NORFOLK DIRECT NO STOPS. 1 The steamer LADY OP THE LAKE will leave j her wharj EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY and j SATURDAY at 5:30 o'c'.cc': p. m. Returning, t leave Norfolk EVERY MONDAY. WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY. Far-:, first class,$2; round :ri:>. k;. ; FOR NEW YORK. r'TEAMEB? S. C. KNIGHT AND ..,J_i. JO'i.C GIBSON every WEDNESDAY MORNING, and returning leave ffe*1 York front pier 41; East river, every SATURDAY. * The steamers of this Company make connections at Norfolk for Boston and ail points East; at New York with' "II points West and 2*orthwes:. and at Alcsartv-.,? -vith Virginia Midland Railway and Waski*: .*???.'. ana Ohio Railroad. Through rates given a.;;<: freight handled careful!; and promptly For farther information anply to F. A REED & CO., Agent Jauiiey's whari J. W. THOMPSON. Prcsidout. 141ft F street. eep27-t; Washington, FA /CLYDE'S STEAM LINE WE .KEY CfJ PHTLADELIHXA. AppuiutcU sailing days from Alex* ? ? EY? ERY TUESDAY and from Philsdclph EVEEY SATURDAY. This line connects a! Alexandria v. :i a t!:o Vir? ginia Midland and Washington aad I railroads, and at Philadelphia with Clyde'.- regular SLoam ships. Freight forwarded wit.': promptness and care, free of commissions. No charge for transfer in Philadelphia. r. time. Frequent departures. Through rates and through bills of lading given. Insurance :.? the lowest rat:.. Agcui3 F. A. REED & CO., Alexandria WM. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadol ? JOHNSON h CO.. Wash. & < leorgt'ii. ,an8-tf FANCY OOnDS. ^mTIUa'S. Amos B. Slaymaker, MANUFACTURER AND DEALE.K IN Lafli8s',&entss ? Cbildren s Fiirntf &c??e. DRY GOODS AND NOTION. . Wholesale and Retail, NO. 105 KTN G STREET. sep25 ALEXANDRIA. VA. FOUNDERS AND MACHINISTS. "W. S. MOORE. " IMifiiEt Iron ano Brass Foiiei SHIPSMI'IH AN L BLACKSMITH, (OLD DOMINION WORKS; No?.. 50 and 05 Union street. Alexandria. Va. Will furnish and repair all kinds of Machinery, Iron and Brass Castings, Wrought :;:>d ('?:? l Iron Fences, Mill Work, Ship and Blacksmithh E I go Tools, Miil Picks, Facing Hammers, an I all kit da of Miil Work made and repair) .? ta? hortest notice, and at reasonable j-riees. The highest market price paid Em : 'Id Wrought and Cast Iron, Brass and Cop] je23 HENRY WiLDT." JEWELER AUD OPTIOIAa*. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF AMERICAN WATCHES, FINE JEWELRY. SILVERWARE. CLOCKS, &c Solo agent for the celebrated DIAMOND SPEC? TACLES and EYE GLASSES. mh27 No. 10 N.I'ovaht., Alexandria.!a. D R. HORTON** MIASMA ANTIDOTE. THE ONLY INFALLIBLE REMEDY FOR MALARIA AND FEVER AND AGUE. It never fails to effect a speedy and permanent :ure. For sale by octi:: WABFIELD & HALL. gALT! SALT! Now-discharging from sehr. Jas: Ponder 2,500 SACKS DEAKINS & BUCKLEY'S FINE and LIVERPOOL G. A. SALT. For sale at lowest market rates. octT .:. R. ZIMMERMAN. BROWN'S IRON LITTERS, Aver'.; Cherry Pec? toral, Sarsapsrilla; Hair Yigor, Ague* Cure and Pills, and Warner's Kidney a::'! Li vir Cure tro for salc-bv oct21 1 . S. LEADBEATER ? BRO. "VfEW SEASON GROCERIES.?Dessert Table, J3l London Layer and Valencia Raisins, New Currants a..d Citron. Fancy Layer Figs, Selected Frcueb Prunes. n. v. 24- GEO. McCURNEY & SON. FINE PERFUMERY. Something New. Blue Belle of Scotland, Trailing Arbutus. Pally Ho, Marechal Niel Rosf and Alpine Violota ac je28 JOHK I) H LUNT*S. JUST RECEIVED?A fresh supplv of the cele? brated BUFFALO LITHIA WATER, direct from the springs, by the bottle or case as low as the same can bo bought elsewhere. febS_ J. I). If. LUNT. TTTE OFFER Bpecial inducements in GUNS VV PISTOLS. SHELLS, Ac. and other goods In that line. Call and see at 88 Kir..;, corner of Royal street. scp27 _____ J. T. CREIGETON SON. EGG NOODLES. VERMICELLI. LENTILS, SPLIT PEAS AND BARLEY. mh5 * iTro. McBurney & son. SEASONABLE -Sow is the time to purc'ia-c THEEMOMETEES. V.'el.-tv. .. ! '. very low prices. d*ec2 E. S. LEADBEATER & BR< >. LADIES'. MISSES'and CHILDREN'.-. CASH MERE and LAMBS' Wool HOSE, all colors and qualities, at dec8 AMOS R. SLA ymA KER S. OLEIGH BASKETS. RUNNERS and SEEK B O BELLS at low prices it. 88 Kin;:, con:': of Boyal streets Alexandria. Va. dec8_J. T. CREIGHTON & SON. JEW BONELESS COD for s.-.lo bv nov2_GEO. McBUBNEY ^ s-i.v. "SARATOGA CHIPS, fresh stock, just received O oct20 GEO. McBUBNEY & SON N COMMISSION MERCHANTS. J f. MILBURN. GROCER, TEA DEA-LEE XSD COMMISSION MERCHANT, No. 17 North Eoval street, near Market BpaC4 Alexandria, Va. Orders and consignments solicits; they will re ceive carefnl and prompt attention._aPia ^WARLES KING & SON, Wholesale Grocers, 67 CAMEEON STBEET. apl ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. PHILIP P.. HOOE, No. 2 Prince street, GENERAL SHIPPJ^^^ MERCHANT. Grain a specialty. . Agent for steamers to Norfolk, connecting with liuo'to Eoston. Providence and the East, dcclo W. A. SMOOT. Q-2- FbeKCK. y^- A. SMOOT A CO., COAL. HALT. PLASTER. LErANHBIA. Va. Office?Smoot's Wharf. ap4 Special attention paid to forwarding. JOHNSON & CO.. W WHOLESALE GROCERS, general COMMISSION MERCHANTS, ? And Dealers in ALL KINDS OF LIQUORS, Have on hand GIBSON'S XX. XXX. XXXX. . il PURE oLD RYE, OLD CABINET and MONOGRAM WHISKIES; also BAKER'S and THOMPSON'S PUBE RYE WHISKIES, to ?rhidb they invite the attention of the trade. Ordentfiom the country for merchandise sknil receive prompt attention. Consignments of Flour, Grain und Country Pro? duce solicited, for which they guarantee the ii'gh f. market prices and prompt returns. Northeast corner of Cameron .-.uJ Royal sti^o:; aepld Alexandra. Va. OaITl?W BEOS., WHOEZSALI GROCERS, GENERAL OOMMJSSI0R MERCHANTS AND Dealers iu WINE AND LIQUORS. FLOUR GRAIN AND COUNTRY PP.'.Of - SOLICITED. PROMPT RETURNS AND LIBERAL AD VANCES ON GOODS IN STORE. AGENCY OF LAITAN A BANDS SPOBTli BLASTING AND MINING POWDER 1 < OTTON AND WATER-PROOF FUSE. N. W. cor. Cameron and Royal ste. rnhlO DRUGS; CHEMICAI?^" epw'j). p. leadbeatek. thob. i.eadhfv s JJ\ S. LEADBEATEB A BP.O., 111. Kos. 5 and 7 S. Fairfax s:.. Established 1792, dealeesin PUBE DRUGS and MEDICINES, CHEMICAL PAINTS. OILS. PROPRIETARY MEDI? CINES, GARDEN SEEDS, SPICES, AGRICULTURAL CHEMICA LS. FINE TOILET GOODS, Ac. Proprietors of Anodyne Pcctorai, Lubricating Liniment, Essence Jamaica Ginger and Cough Syrup: and Agents foi Ayer'b Medicines, Beady mixed and Tinted Gloss Paints, Ac. Every effort will be made to maintain tho high roputatio^ of cur oid establiament. my 3 \ A. WARFIELD. XA. (Successor to Janncy A Co.) deai.es in DBUGS, PAINTS, OILS. GARDEN SEED, WINDOW GLASS. SPICES. Acids, Dyo Studs aud Druggists' Sundries. Physicians' prescriptions carefully compounded. Orders trid inquiries from the country promptly attended to. NEW BUILDING. No. 152 King street OAMUEL II. LENT. DBUGGIST. I ORNEB KING AND FAIRFAX STREETS, Dealer in S, CHEMICALS. FANCY and TOILET ARTICLES, PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, Ac, Ac. lysicisna1 prescriptions carefully prepared at : vi, day aud night. ap4 F. CEEIGHTON A CO., Wholesale and Retail Dealer in DRUGS. CHEMICALS, PAINTS, PATENT MEDICINES, OILS,DYE STUFFS, GARDEN SEEDS. Ac. Ac. Corner King and Royal streets, Ai.exandeia, Vikginia. Physicians' Prescriptions carcfuliy compounded. Orders will receive prompt attention. Bih24-tf_ fOHN D iL LUNT, t) ?.Successor to Lunt A Davidson DEALER DRUGS. CHEMICALS. PATENT MEDICINES AND FANCY ARTICLES. N. E. corner King and Washington street;!. & LEXANDBIA, VA. Physicians' Prescriptions a specialty. ijaulO * STABLER A CO., -;:r. <s .:>'?.) to lt. H. Stabk-r DRUGGISTS AND CHEMISTS, \V. Horner King anil Washington Streets Dealers in Patent Medicines, Drugs, Cigars aud Cigarettes, Fine Tooth Brushes, Nail Brusbee, Gtorman and Domestic Cologne, Hair Brushes, Sponges, Flesh Straps, Ac. Especial care given to prescriptions. jan28-tf rrARFTELD & HALL. w DRUGGISTS, Corner Prince and Fairfax street. . ? icriptione a specialty. English, French, jlcrrnan aud Domestic Toilet Soap3; Genuine E ar;:..". Cologne ; Magnolia, Hedyosmia, Geranium md Florida Water; Genuine Lnbin's Extracts; Jpongcs, Hair Brushes and Combs; best English Tocth Brnshes ; a full assortment of Patent Medi :iues, Coxo's Gelatine, Corn Starch ; Sea Moss Fa ?iuc; Spices of all Hhds, and a select stock of all articles sold by druggists at prices as low as the ;am# quality can bo obtained elsewhere, dec 1 HARDWARE, CUTLERY, Ac, just re. eived at 88 King, corner of Royal street and for sale it a small advance?wholesale and retail. Rodgera ic Son and other make of Carvers :uid Forks, a neat variety. Rodgers A Son, and other raakcof Table and Breakfast Knives. Genuine Rodgers k Son, Hcinesh and other make of Scissors, 'ockcfc Cutlery in great variety, several hundred utterns. Table Knives, with Forks to match, at ow prices. Enterprise. Champion aud other kleat Cutters, all sizes. Browne's Flexible Bub ler Weather Strips, the beet in use, with a groat ?ariety of other goods-i? our line, for sale cheap. Special attention is asked to a large job lot of 'ray's Solid Steel Seaside Scissors and Shears, for ale at a large deduction from usual prices. Call >uq" see, al 88 K\n<z. corner of Roval street. dec7 .LT. CREIGHTON A SON. CTLOUB! FLOUB! We oflbr tue following fancy aud choice brands >f Flour at low ligurcs : Hungarian Fancv Patent. Lilly Crystal " New South " Triumph Herwood Choice Family. Tenney's Best " Cook's " ' White as Snow " Blue Ridge " ian24 GEO. McBURNEY A SON. /! f\(\(\ SIX-OUNCE CAKES FINE TOILET U.UUU SOAP for sale at 5c each by oct20_J. C. MILBURN. iOOD GUNPOWDER, OOLONG, JAPAN and 7 Extra Mixed Teas, fer sale at 50c. per lb. by jan20_? J. C. MILBURN. . GRAHAM FLOUB, in 5-lb packages. .T feh23 GEO, McBUBNEY A SON. 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