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VOL. LXXVI. ALEXANDRIA, VA., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30,1875. NO. 169.
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ALEX A.GAZETTED VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
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ALEXAOAZETTE * VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
(tor this COUNTRY)
Published Tuosdays, Thursdays and Saturdays,
At Jive dollars per annum.
Transient advertisements inserted at $1.00 per
squaro, (eight lines or less) for first inscition,
and twenty-five cents for each subsequent in
sertion.
Marriage and Death Notices fifty cents. Obitu
uaries will be charged at advertisement rates
for notices over four lines
A Ten Thousand Dollar Carpet.?
Among the many treasures owned by the "iaer- j
cbaDt prince,'- is a magnificent carpet, which
was onoe intended to grace the halls of royalty,
having been manufactured for the Emperor
Napoleon. Its siz3 is about forty feet square.
The centre piece is the most prominent object,
occupying nearly one-half of the whole arena,
representing a beautiful oval-shaped piotureset
in a gold frame, and suitably hung; would at a
distance be easily mistaken for an elegant
painting.
This picture shows the harbor, oastle and
surrounding country of Marseilles, France. In
the foreground one is charmed by the blue
water, and the stately ships at anchor; iurther
back the harbor and ancient castle,rising grand
ly in its magnificent whiteness against the green
foliage enveloping the base of the mountains
which form the back ground, and lift their
hoary heads into a blue sky, Hiked with fleecy
clouds. Napoleon's coat of arms surmounts the
picture, and a L \:iu motto, wrought in gold on
blue ribbon-like grouud, lies half unrolled at
the base.
Immediately surrounding thislove'y picture,
in a bed of rioh brown, is a garland of beauti
ful flowers, much larger than natural size, but
so brilliant, so delicately and accurately repre
sented that it seems as if one might stoop and
lift the petals one from another. Outside of
this garland, and serving as a boarder to the
carpet, is a wreath formed of overlapping oak
leaves and acorns, also in natural oolors, their
various shades of green and brown bleuding in
exquisite beauty.
It is qu te impossible to give an idea of this
w oDderiul fabric, which was made with the
needles of poorwnmen, who wrought it in sec
tions and set it together, alter the manner of
the camel's hair shawls. Its texture is as de
licate as a silken robe, and no painter could
portray color or detail with greater skill. It
actually cost $10,000 to make it. Mr. Stewart
saw it at the Paris Exposition and purchased it
as a novelty to exhibit to friends who visit his
"up-town" store in New York.
A Paris correspondent strikes the note of
earning as to what we are shortly to expect in
the way of fashions. Designs, it is stated, are
"not only floral and geometric in their tenden
cy. but zoological." Exquisite brocades are
sprinkled profusely with lions, tigers, and pan
thers. "medieval-looking beats, that are by no
meaus life-like in their proportions or coloring,
aod far more nearly allied to the fabulous crea
tures in stone that decorate a Gothic cathedral
than the savage denizens of a modern menage
Tia." Artists, it seems, have also gone to mu
seums and borrowed old heraldic devices with
?which to ornament the robes of ladies who
value their personal appearance. Unicorns,
winged bulls and birds are used profusely. Ori
ental writing, the hieroglyphics of the ancient
Egyptians, Persian arabesques and Chinese and
Japanese signs are artistically converted into
patterns. One design is mentioned as being
"peculiarly pretty;" it is a scrool studded here
aod there with keys some three inches long.
There are at least thirty sorts of keys of differ
ent epochs, capitally rendered. Of all the
pleasing novelties, however, which are being
introduced there are none to equal a design in
~ which "various insects are introduced."
Personal Journalism of late has been
considerably exemplified in the conduct of car
tain AmcTican newpapers, but there is a papor
printed at Port au Prince, Hayti, which has
carried the art to the highest stago of perfeo
tion. The editor is also a storekeeper, aod
this is the manner in which ho makes his news
paper conduce to the interests of his store :
"Kx-Deputy C. A. 6.,of Caroll, is requested
to pay me the few hundred dollars he owes me
, sinoe 1868. Mr. I. G., of Petit Goave* is re
quested to settle for the $700 be has to my
oredit. Mr. M., of the Cape, will please tell
me if I ought to lose the $3,000 I paid him
for his bouse of Mourne a-Tuff, besides the
lawyers' fees. Their names shall all appear in
full within fifteen days unless they settle their
accounts, aod there shall also be given the ini
tials of other tardy payers, aod amounts due
fcr subscriptions to Le Peuple, aod the names
of men owing me $15,090 for goods."
Such a paper as that ought to make things
lively in Hayti, whether it ever has news or
not. ' ?
There is already io Paris a company for oon
. dacting fuoerals, aod now we are told in one
of Mrs. Lucy Hooper's latest letters that a
corporation to bear the same thing in relation to
marriages is on foot. The oew compaoy will
get up weddiogs ot all prices and dimensions,
from the humblest of marriages up to nuptial#
fit for a millionaire. The huge deserted buildings
of the Magasins Reucis arc spoken of as the
probable locale for his new eoterprise. A
cbapol aod a branch of the mayoralty
will be installed therein, so that the
civil and religious marriages can take place
under the same roof. A superb resturant and a
spacious ball-room for the eosuiog festivities
will also form pari of the establishment. Car
riages, lawyers, priests, suppers, nay, even the
wedding finery, Will be furnished by this enter
prising firm. If only they add a marriage
agency, .such as seems to thrive in several
parts of Paris, to their matrimonial facilities,
the whole affair will be perfect, only lackiog au
American branch for divorces to carry out the
idea to its fullest extent.
A sad story comes from France. During the
war with Germany a farmer named JRouIIod,
living at Baume-le-Rollande, was rudely shot
down by the Germans in the presence of his
wife and children. The war over, the widow
Bold the ruius of her tarm aod went to Paris,
where she worked tor the support of her fami
ly, At length these were old enough to be
plaocd out at service. But the poor woman
could never forget the terrible loss of her bus
baud aod the ruin of ber family, aod the other
day she committed suicide by inhailiog the
lames ot a charcoal fire. Oo the table was
^uod the following letter: "The remembrance^
ot the past is too much for me; 1 cannot sup
Port it. Now that my children are old enough
o earn their own living, I can die in peace and
join my dear husband. Adieu 1"
Hoarding. - ?
m with class
8op 15_\ J" ?' Prince street, Alexa., Ya.
Mrs. J. H. BITZER.
JMVCTIOJV SALES.
COMMISSIONERS' SALE-Pursuant to
the decroe of the Circuit Court of Fairfax
cnunty, entered at June term, 1874, in the suit
of Cassius Cartor, adm'r., et als., against James
H. Birch etals , the undersigned, commissioners
named in said decree, will, on MONDAY, the
18th day of October, 1876, Court day. at twelve
o clock m., before the door of the Court House
of said county, sell to the highest bidder, at
public: auction, the following TRACTS OF
^^/^keing a P?rt>on of the real estate of
which Elizabeth (Jarter died seized :
One tract, lying on Bull Run, in the county
of Fairfax, adjoining the lands of Harris and
others, and containing 128 acres.
One other tract, lying on the waters of Sandy
Kun, adjoining the lands of Davis and others
containing 200 acres.
These lands are without improvements, but
are well wooded and watered, and afford a fine
opportunity to those disposed to invest in real
estate. The last named tract especially offers
inducements to those engaged in the wood busi
ness.
Terms of Sale : So much cash in hand as will
pay costs and expenses of sale, and the residue
in three equal annual payments, with interest
*rom the day of sale, to be secured by the bonds
of the purchaser, with approved security, and
retention of title till last payment is made
EPPA HUSTON,
THOS. MOORE,
Fairfax co., sep 18-w4w Corns, of Sale.
| COMMISSIONER'S SALE OF VALUA
ty BLE REAL ESTATE?By authority of
the decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax coun
ty, rendered at June term, 1870, and the decrees
therein ro'erred to, in the case of Gooding's
adm r., against D. B. Utterback and others, tne
' ?8 commissioner, will, on
MONDAY, the 18th day of October, 1876, in
xront of the Court House door of said county, at
12 o clock m., sell to the highest bidder, at pub
lic sale, that certain TRACT OF LAND, lyine
on the south side of and adjoining the village o?
Lentreville, and containing. 117i acres. Persona
desiring to purchase are referred to Mr. (Jtter
back, who will show the premises.
icon */\8 of Siile m Presct"ibed by the decree of
iooU.^ tJne tenth of the purchase money to be
paid in hand on the day of sale as a deposit
liable to be forfeited and the land resold at the
cost and risk of the purchaser if the terms of
sale are not complied with ; the residue at throe
equal payments of six, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest from the day ol sale, to be
secured by the bonds of the purchaser, and re
tention of Litle till ih? last payment i3 made
. THOS. MOORE, Comm'r. of Sale.
x1 air fax county, sop 18-w4w
LROGER'S FLUID (RED), THE UNI
VERSAL DISINFECTANT. (Perman
ganate oi Soda.) It is the only true disinfectant
known, all other preparations sold for this pur
pose being merely deodorizers (or articles which
possess the property of overpowering unpleasant
smells by their own pungent and often disagree
able and dangerous qualities.) It is particularly
adapt :d for disinfecting sick rooms in cases o(
typhus fever, small pox, cholera, scarlet fever
diarrhoea, and all contagious diseases, and foi
puniywg rooms in which there are dead bodies
removing at once all unpleasant smells, and
destroying effectually any latent germs of dis
ease. By placing the diluted fluid in dishes or
basins, about bed chambers, school rooms, work
shops hospital wards, &c., it keeps the air in a
perfect state of purity. For stables, slaughter
houses, butchers' shops, dairies, cellars, <fec , it
is invaluable, keoping them in a perfectly
wholesome state, by merely sprinkling the di
luted fluid over the floors and walls. It keeps
dust bins, water closets, drains, urinals, &c.
sweet arid whole-some, by using once or twice a
day. For sale by J AN N E Y & CO
_^J3 145 King street. _
JANNEY'S OLD DOMINION TONIC
BITTERS.
I hose Bitters are the extract of the bust and
most favorably known Medicinal Herbs,
.Koots, Barks and Berries, together with suffi
cient Pure Old Cognac Brandy to preserve thum
in any climate?forming, in elegant combina
tion, a superb Tonic, Altorative and Diuretic.
1 hey are confidently recommended in all cases
oi Dyspepsia. Nervous Headachos, Indigestion
IVL ?ear.ftu3 Weakness, Langor and Debil
ity, lorpid Condition of the Liver, Obstinate
Constipation and Loss of Appetite. They are
also a sure preventive of Ague and Fever
1 hey are pleasant to the taste, and the most
delicate stomach will find nothing disagreeable
in tnem. Along wator courses and in low and
marshy districts they will prove a sure safe
guard against the diseases incident to such sec
ft?,co.untry- Weak and debilitated
Jemales will derive great benefit from their use.
In quart bottles, at $1 each. Prepared only bv
, , , JANNEY & CO.,
and for sale, both wholesale and retail, at their
Drug Warehouse, 145 King street, Alexandria,
Virginia. sep 28
QALICOES, DOMESTICS, &c., &c.
CHOICE BRANDS AT POPULAR PRICES
July 30, 1875.
We receive and open to-day some 300 pieces
choice style Calicoes, together with tho bes* as
sortment of Bleached and Bro. Cottons we have
ever offered. Baltimore prices to country mer
chant. D. F. BRASHEAR,
H. B. Hoomes. No. 109 King street,
[jy3Uj Alexandria, Va.
QUININE AND GLYCERINE HAIR
TONIC.
This Hair Wash contains the tonic and in
vigorating properties of Quinine, with the soft
ening and moistening properties of Glycerine.
It is intended to prevent the hair from falling
out, and to promote its healthy and rapid
growth. As a dressing for ordinary Toilet use
it will be found an elegant preparation. For
sale by [je 19] WARF1ELD & HALL.
^UGUST flower.
green'S GREAT DYSPEPTIC PANACEA
Cures Dyspepsia in all its forms, such as dis
eases of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Constipation, Bllliousness, Sour Stomach, Heart
burn, Waterbrash, Sick Headache, and all the
terriblo diseases caused by Dyspepsia Just re
ceived and for sale bv
sepl warfield & HALL.
Sumac Wanted
BY
JAMES E. McGRAW,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
aug 14-Bm
Hinges, screws, locks, sash pul
leys and other Hardware for the use of
builders, at 88 King street, corner of Royal st.,
Alexandria, Va.?We have on hand a large
stock of the above named goods, which were
purchased at low figures, ana will be sold at a
small profit. Persons who are in want will find
it to their advantage to call and examine,
jy 15 J. T. CREighton & son.
AYKR'S medicines,
Consis-.ing of
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, Sarsaparilla, Hair
Vigor, Ague Cure Mid Cathartic Pills.
Having received the appointment as LOCAL
AGENTS for the abovo, we are prepared to sell
to the trade or merchants at manufacturer's
prices when purchased by the case,
jy 15 Jfi. S. IiEADBEATER & bro.
Beautiful fall shawls?choice
styles and very popular.
? D. F. BRASHEAR,
sep 14 No. 109 King st.
enfrew WASH poplins just re
ceiyecL Best, and cheapest Dress Goods of
the season. ' <
jy 10 D. F. W1TMER CO.
BOOTS AJYlt SHOES.
O. fAMY,
14 KING STREET.
B00TS&SH0ES
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
Fall Trade, 1875.
The subscriber has now on hand one of tho
largest and best selected stocks of goods in his
line ever offered in this market, which he can
afford to sell at prices to suit the times.
Ho names in part:
LADIES', GENTS', MISSES', BOYS' AND
CHILDREN'S
BOOTS & SHOES,
of fine and coarse work, of superior quality to
any ever before offered for sale in this market,
manufactured from thy best material, and in tho
most durable and 6tylisli manner, comprising a
groat variety of new and handsome styles.
Also a large stock of
BOOTS,SHOESMDM
eUITAHL'E TOR THK
COVNTKY TRADE,
to which he invites the special attention of
country merchants and farmers.
All in want will do well to Cull boforc pur
chasing elsewhero.
W. B. WADDEY,
71 KIXC! STREET,
sop 15 ALEXANDRIA, VI.
LEGAL JVOTIL'ES,
VIRGINIA: In the Clerk's office of tho
Corporation Court of tho city of Alexan
dria, od the 28th day of September, 1S75: George
Mason, Executor of Willis Henderson, dee'd.,
plaintiff, vs. John T. Hondorson, dol'ondant. In
chancery.
Memo: The object of this suit is to sot up a
certain iost note tor the sum of live hundred
dollars, dated Ju!y *22nd, 1SGG, and payable
twelve months after date, and to substitute a
trustee in a deed of trust iroin John T. Hender
son to L. B. Taylor, dated Docomber 1U, 18GG,
and recorded in libor X, Mo 3, page 502, land
records Alexandria county, Va., and to subject
tho property therein conv< yed to tho payment
of the said note.
The defendant not having ontored bis appear
ance and given security according to tho act of
Assembly, and the rules of this Court, and it ap
pearing by affidavit that he is not a resident of
this State, it is ordered that said defendant appear
here within one month after due publication of
this order, and do what is necessary to protect bis
interest in this suit; and that a couy of this or
der be forthwith inserted in tho Alexandria Ga
zette, a newspaper published in the city of Al
exandria, once a week for four successive weeks,
and posted at tho front door of tho Court House
of this city. A copy?test ?
MORTON MARYE, Clork.
Kent & Neale, p. q. sep 29-w4w
CCOMMISSIONER'S OFFICE,
J No. 5G King at., Alexandria, VaM
September 23, 1875.
In the Corporation Court of Alexandria city.
Margaret Gallaghor, who suob on tiehalf of
hersolf and other creditors of the estate of Rob
ert Alexander, dee'd., vs. J. B. Hodgkin, ad
ministrator d. b. n. of Robert Alexander, de
ceased ; James Robert Alexander, Charles
William Alexander, Clarence Lee Alcxandor,
Betty Jackson Alexander, and Eveline Reid
Alexander, infant children of Robert Alexan
der, dee'd.; E. S. Alexander, widow of Robert
Alexander, dee'd., and Cecelia Virginia Boyd
and Charles Boyd, her husband.
[Extract from the decree of Sept. terra, 1875.]
"The Court dcth adjudge, order and decree
that this cause be reierrea to K. Kemper, one
of the Commissioners of this Court, who, after
publishing the notice of the time and place of
taking the same once a week for lour successive
weeks in some newspaper published in Alexan
dria city, shall tako and state the following ac
counts :
"1. A general accounts of the liabilities and
debts of the estate of Robort Alexander, dee'd.
"2. The administration account of J. B. Hodg
kin as the administrator of the oatato of Robert
Alexander, deceased,
"3. To ascertain and report the personal as
sets of the estate of Robert Alexander, dee'd.,
and if the said personal estate should be insuf
ficient to pay the indebtedness of tho said estate,
then to ascertain what part of the real estate of
the said decedent can be most judiciously sold
so as to subserve the interests of all parties."
NOTICB IS HEREBY GIVEN to all par
ties interested in the above suit and pro
ceedings that 1 have fixed upon THURSDAY,
October 28th, 1875, at my offico, Alexandria.
Va., as the time and place when and where I
shal 1 proceed to execute the above decree, at
which time and place they are required to at
tend.
Given under my hand this 23.1 day of Septem
ber. 1875. K. KEMPER, Comra'r. in Chy.
Kent & Neale, p. q. sep 21-w4w
IN FAIRFAX CIRCUIT COURT, June
term, 1875.
D. Fitzhugh'sadm'r. use Ann F. Battaile versus
Ann R. Green. In chancery.
"The Court doth adjudge, order and decree
that a rule be awarded in this cause against W.
C. Hubball to appear at the next term of this
Court to show cause why tho tract of land in
the bill, &c., mentioned should not be resold in
default of his failure to complete his purchase."
Ext. Testo. F. W. RICHARDSON,
sep !8-w4w Deputy Clerk
N THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX
COUNTY, .June term, 1875.
Kincholoe versus Hickey. In chancery.
"Tho Court doth adjudge, order and decree
that a rule do issue to Sandtbrd Otis, directed to
appear at the next term of this Court to show
cause why the tract of land in the bill aud pro
ceedings mentioned should not be resold in de
fault o: his failure to comply with the terms of
sale and complete his purchase " Ext. Teste:
F. W. RICHARDSON,
sep 18-w4w Deputy Clerk.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT 0FFA1RFAX
COUNTY, June term, 1875.
Mark C? Jones, executor of Thos. Ap. C. Jones,
versus J. Follin's executor et al. Ii. chancery.
"A rule is granted against William Fletcher,
the purchaser, returnable to the first day of the
next term of this Court, to show cause why the
said real estate should not bo resold." Extract.
Teste. F. W. RICHARDSON,
sep 18-w4w t . Deputy Cierk.
aQUITO NETTING
New and Improved Mosquito Netting.
Mosquito Net Canopies.
Mosquito Net Fixtures; the best out.
New Patent Finish Seamless Netting,suitable
for all size Bedsteads, equal to Lace.
Long experience in this line will enable us to
maintain our reputation.
JOHN P. CLARKE,
jy 22 No. 158 King street.
FLOUR?250 bbls Occoquan high grade Ex
tra Flour for sale by
aug 13 WASHINGTON & BRO.
EUUCJl TlOJY.1L,.
MRS. LAURA G. PRITCHETT will give
instruction in the art of making "WAX
FLOWERS, FRUIT, &c., to private classes,
or in the Seminaries.
Lossons to begin on MONDAY, Sept 20th.
Mrs Pritchett is also an EMBALMER.
For particulars as to terms, &c., inquire at
Mrs. Wilkins' Boarding House, corner Wash
ington and Queen streets, Alexandria, Va.
sop 15?2w
JJELLE HAVEN INS1ITUTE,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
The annual torm will begin on loth September
next, and close )5lh June lollowing.
The Principal desires to slate that the Prepar
atory as well as Collegiate Department of this
School ia thoroughly organizod. Special atten
tion is caliod to the Department of Music. The
instruments consist of grand and square Pianos
and an Organ with pedal bass. The teachers
are experienced and thoroughly competent.
The terms are as liberal as can be afforded.
Apply for Circular containing full particulars to
N. PENICK,
Principal Belle Haven Institute, Alexa., Va.
N. B.?The Principal refers with pleasure,
and by permission, to the following well-known
gentlemen: Hon. James Barbour, Gen. J. G.
Field, Major Jas. W. Green, Dr. A. Taliaferro,
Judge H. Shackelford, Hon. Thos. S. Flournoy,
Mr. G D. Gray, and Hon. R. E. Withers.
aug3l-lm
DIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
U
LAW DEPARTMENT.
J. B. Minor, LL.D., Prof. Com. and Stat. Law
S. O. South all, LL.D., Prof. Equity and Law
Merchant, lnternat'l Law, etc. Session begin
Oct. 1, 1875, and continues nine months. Instruc
tion by text-books and lecture* combined, illus
trated by Moot Court exercises. For Catalogue
apply (i*. O. University of Va.) to WM. WER
TEN BAKER, Sec'y. Fac'y. aug27-eolm
^LEXANDRIA FEMALE INSTITUTE
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES,
No. 1G south Fairfax st., Alexandria, Va.
The next session of this School will commence
on WEDNESDAY, the loth of September.
For Circulars apply to the
Aliases G RE&NE, Principals,
aug 25-tOl P. O. box 200.
JJOARD1NG AN D DAY SCHOOL.
Miss ELIZA C. ADAM
Will reopen her school on the IOtu OF SEPT.,
agisted by an experienced tvacher, Mrs. MAC
KINNON, who has a thorough knowledge of
French, having resided several years in France.
Daily lessons in French and German without
extra chargo. For all whoso names arc positively
entered boloro the tenth there will be a reduced
charge, the advantage of arranging classo3 being
worth some pecuniary sacrifice.
Tuition and board, including all expenses,
washing, luelj otc., $75 per quarter.
Mrs. MacKinnon wishes to give lossons in
Drawing. aug 24-lm
H
F. HENRY'S SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
Wishing ray school to bo near an open play
ground, an advantage it has not heretofore nad,
i shall open its next and Fourteenth Annual
Session in Mr. Charles Powell's School Build
ing, on Queon, between Washington and Co
lumbus streets, on MONDAY, Sept 13.
The course of study comprises tho elementary
and advanced English Branches, Mathematics
and the Natural Sciencos, and if sufficiently
large classes can be formed to justily it, Profes
sors will be employed to give instruction to ad
vanced students in tho Ancient and Modern
Languages.
The terms of tuition, depending upon the
branchos taught, range from $6 to $15 per quar
ter, payublo in advance.
N. B.?The School room will be open for the
reception and classification of pupils every
morning after Sept. 5, from 9 o'clock to 12 m.
_ aug 21?tf
MISS POWELL'S SELECT SCHOOL
FOB YOUNG LA.DIES,
Corner Washington and Duke streots,
Alexandria, Va.
The next sossion of this School will commence
on WEDNESDAY, the 22d of September.
Pupils carelully and thoroughly instructed in
tho English branches, French and Latin.
TermB: Board and tuition in English and
French $155 per half session; tuition in English
and French $32 per half session?in advanco.
Circulars cau be obtained at French's Book
Store, or on application to Miss Powell, at her
residence, corner Washington and Duke streots.
aug 23?eotOl
HAVING rented the spacious rooms in Sa
repta Hall building lately occupied by Dr.
Little, which I have newly furnished, 1 will
commence my Second Session for BOiS and
GIBLSSEPT. 13th, (second Monday.) Terms:
$4, $G and $8 por quarter. iioi
Lessons to a limited number in VOCAL MU
SIC; also instruction in WAX FLOWEBS,
FRUITS and CONFECTIONEBY.
.^pParonts wishing to enter their children
will tind me at the school room this week from
8? a. m. to 6 p. m.
aug 20-tf Mrs. KATE M. MILBUKN.
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL
NEAR ALEXANDRIA, VA.
L. n. BLACKFORD, 91.4., Principal.
Founded in 1839. Next Session opens Sept.
22d, 1875. Boys prepared for college or busi
ness. Assistants and terms as before. Cata
logue Bent on application to the Principal at
Alexandria, Va. jy l-eo3m
MAPLEWOOD INSTITUTE, for both
sexes, is on tho Philadelphia and BaltU
more Central Railroad. Superior buildings,
homo care, earnest teachors. First-class Lec
tures. Small pupils admitted the entire year.
It is incorporated, the Trustees are Friends.
Hon. Washington Townsend says :
"As to the progress of my lato ward, who was
undor your care and tuition for over two years,
1 was well satisfied with the school, its arrange
ment and discipline and the progress in know
ledge he made." Address,
J. bHORTLIDGE, A. M.,
je 1GL?4m Concordville, Pa.
I?OUGERA'S READY MADE MUSTARD
7 PLASTERS,
Superior to common mustard plasters, always
ready for immediate use, clean and not liable to
change, easily transported and pliable, so as to
be applied to all surfaces. For sale by
WARFIELD <fc HALL,
aug 20 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
BAKER'S PREMIUM BITTERS, a per-1
manent cure for Dyspepsia, Nervous De
bility and all diseases caused by a disordered
stato of the liver or stomach. Just received a
fresh supply at
WARFIELD & HALL'S,
_sep 23 Cornor Prince and Fairfax streets.
N~OTICE 1 NOTICE I
I have this day received a large supply of
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER, and BOS
CHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP-Ague Conquer
or. Also some sample bottles.
W. F. CREIGHTON,
aug 13 85 King street,
USE THE
IMPERIAL FRENCH GREEN.
It is net poisonous j it is finer in texture; has
more body, and is the most brilliant in- the
world. For sale by B. F. PEAKE & CO.,
jy 2 187 King street
Sugars i
SUGARS 1
Porto Rico, Demarara, A and B Crushed,
Granulated, Pulverized, and other Refiued
Sugars, for sale by W. A. JuHNSON,
sep8 44, cor. Pitt and Queen sts.
BENSON'S CELERY and CHAMOMILE
PILLS,
For Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness.
Just received a fresh supply at
WARFIELD & HALL'S,
' sep 23 Corner Prince and Fairfax stroets.
FISH, WSTEfiS, Sc.
NICHOLAS WHITE & CO.,
NORFOLK OYSTER DEPOT,
NO. 621 B STREET, BET. 6th and 7th, N. W.t
(Opposite Baltimore find Potomac Depot)
Has constantly on hand OYSTERS, of the best
quality, frum .Norfolk and elsewhere, received
fresh overy day by steamboat and railroad.
Hotels, restaurants and families supplied by
the quart, gallon, bushel or barrel at the cheap
est market rates.
Washington, sep 20-3m '
0 Y81ER S.
We keep constantly on hand the BEST THE
MARKET AFFORDS.
Alloiders promptly attended to by the old
established house of
J. H. McLE/VN A CO.,
DEALER IN OYSTERS,
No. 23 South Royal street, Alexandria, Va.
OYSTERS received daily by steamer.
All orders promptly filled. Satisfaction guar
WASHINGTON, D. G,
sep 3-4m
No. 77 Prince street,
Opp. the Gazette office,
Alexandria, Va.
anteed.
au3l-Hrn
w
id. SMITH & CO.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE, FISH,
OrSTEKS AND GAME,
FAIRFAX ST. AND MARKET SPACE,
Would inform their frionds and the public that
they have commenced the above business, and
would be pleased to furnish them with anything
in their line. Having made arrangements at
their house, on Market spac-, by tittintr up ICE
BOXES, we are prepared to furnish M ELONS,
FISH and CLAM> from our ice boxes at all
hours of the day and night, aud all who favor
us with their trade can depend on getting thom
fresh at nil time-.
jy 23-2m W H. SMITH ,fr Pp.
R
EC EI V E L) Til Is 1> A \
Nos. 1, 2 and 3 Maekernl. now.
100 bbis Split Librador Herring.
100 bbls Extra New (jibbed do.
10) bbls " " Round do.
500 boxes Smoked Herring
100 kits No. 1 Mess Mackerel.
100 kits N os. 2 and 3 do.
New Salmon, Cod, Hake and TTnlibut in store
and for sale by S. J. REED <fc CO.,
aug 4 22 Union street.
REMOVAL.
S. J. REED
Announces to his frionds and customers that ho
has removed his stock of POTOMAC SHAD
and HE Li RINGS to NOS. 22 UNION ST. and
II SOUTH WHARVES, whore, in connection
with his former fish business, he will keep con
stantly on hand a large and varied assortment of
EASTERN FISH.
Has now on hand GOO bbls different grades of
Fish, consisting of CROSS and .NET SH -VD,
MESS SHAD in kits, FAMILY ROE HEK
RING, barreled MACKEREL, MESS MACK
EREL in kits, and SPLIT and ROUND IIER
RINGS, to which he invites the attention of iho
public.
The business will in future be conducted by
S. J. REED and J. A. CUNNINGUaM.
jy 12?tf
F4PK RE.VT.
FOR RENT-DWELLING No. 12 S.
Washington street. Occupation given Oct.
1st, 1875. Apply to JOHN J. LLO\ D. on the
premises. sep 21-2w
FOR SALE.?I oiler at privato sale the
well-known RESIDENCE, No. 89 S. Pitt
street. Terms satisfactory. For futhor inform
ation apply to J. C. Ml LB URN,
sep8-tt Exocutor of B. C. Milburn, decM.
M FOR RENT.?A comfortable two-story
FRAME DWELLING, No. 2bC King St.,
containing eight rooms and kitchen. Gas and
water on the premises, with a largo lotHttached.
Possession given 1st Octobor. To a good tenant
the runt will be moderate. For furthor partic
ulars apply at No. 07 south Pitt stroet, between
Duke and Wolfe. _ aug31-eotOctl
m FOR RENT?TWO DWELLINGS, one
Eon Washington streot, with gas and wator,
and one on St. Asaph street, with pump at the
door. Apply to J. T. HILL, Agent for Mrs.
Robt. Brockott. jy 15
BOOKS.STATIOJYEKW
SCHOOL BOOKS!
AND
SCHOOL REQUISITES,
of evory description, at
French's, No. 95 King street.
Just received a full supply of all the books
authorized by the State Beard for use in the
public schools.
School and College Text Books, English and
Classical, at publishers' prices.
Slates, Pencils, Composition Books, Book
Carriers, School Satchels, Pens, Penholders
and every school requisite for a complote outlit.
New Btyles Papeteries just received, contain
ing the very fiuost English and I ronch Paper
and Envelopes; a groat varioty of patterns and
colors; very handsome.
New Books daily. Constantly on hand all
the leading Magazines and Reviews, American
anBibles,e'lSayer Books and Hymnals in beauti
ful styles of binding. .
Fine Portemonnies and Card Cases, in Russia
Leather, Turkey Morocco and Seal Skin ; Rus
sia Satchels and Travelling B?gs
The finest Airorican, English and French
Stationery, all the latest styles. _ ,
Just received a full line of Blank Books, all
sizes?Journals, Ledgers, Day Books, Cash
Books, Medium, Demy, Crown and Cap, lull
and half bound, Memorandums, Pass Books,
Xn d.0XG8?
Owing to the new postal law increasing the
postage on packages of merchandise from 1ml.
cent to one cent per ounce, the price of lot No.
1, five quires, Note Paper, prepaid, will be -jOC ;
lot No. 2, 50c; lot No. 3, ttJc; lot No. 4, 80c and
$1; French Quadrille *ame price. !
Initial Notes, a great variety of styles and
Srices. Pierie's finest French Rep Phpers and
invelopes to match.
Paper, Envelopes, Books, Magazines, Re
views, etc., mailed to any part'of the country.
GEO. E. FRENCH,
sep 4 95 King street, Alexandria, Va.
J^ALL STOCK COMPLETE.
NEW GOODS.
DRESS GOODS, LATEST STYLES.
SHAWLS,
MOURNING GOODS,
CLOTHS, CASSIMERES, CARPETS, OIL
CLOTHS, &c.
Our new goods are ready for inspection.
Prices are as low as same quality of goods can
be bou^t for. ^'"^."wiTMBRCO, _
J_ ANNEY'S NEW PROCESS FAMILY
PLOUB received
aUg jy No. l'J north Royal at.
"PINEAPPLE and EDA M CHEESE just
^received byGEQ McBIJRNEy & SON.
"VTEW NO. 1 MACKEREL, prime, received
sepH6*7 17 J. C. & E. MILBURN. ;
FERTILIZERS.
EXOELLENZA
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE,
. I have been soiling this Standard Fertilize
for the past four years, and can recommend it
with entire condolence as a first class articlo.
The material of which it is composed is of a
durable character, and furnishes all the neces
sary plant food lor the cultivation of Wheat,
Tobacco and Garden Vegetables.
IT IS IN FINE DRl' POWDER, READY
FOJ* DRILLING, its mechanical condition bo
ing equal to that of any Fertilizer in this or any
other market.
PRICE $IS PER TON OF 2000 LBS.
yoR s \le nr
THOS. PERRY,
aug l7-2m 17 King street.
CLARKE'S
AMJIONIATED
Dissolved Bone.
This highly esteemed Manure, which has giv
en such general satisfaction for several years in
the counties of L mdoun and Fairfax, has been
greatly improved in quality and mechanical
condition.
1 sold largely of it during the last Spring sea
sun, and have yet to hear of a single complaint
of its action. Price $45 nor ton of 2000 lbs. For
sale by THOS. PERRY,
__aug 17-2m 17 King street.
J. J. TURNER .& CO'S.
EXCELSIOR.
The price of this deservedly popular Fertilizer
is roduced to
FIFTY DOLLARS PER TON.
In mechanical condition and quality EXCEL
SIOR is tho conceded stnndaru of excellence,
and competitive tests for sevonteen y^ars have
established its superiority lor all soils and for all
crops. Apply to
aug 14 R. M. LAWSON.
T
O FARMERS.
LIME, FOR AGRICULTURAL PUR
POSES,
for sale at TWO CENTS PER BUSHEL, at
tho Gas Works, foot of G street, Washington,
D. C. aug 12 3m
S
TANDARD FERTILIZERS.
Wo offer tho following popular Fertilizers at
reduced prices:
OBEli'S "AA" GU ANO, $55.
A M.HON 1 AT ED SUP. PHOSPHATE, S15.
BLOOD GUANO?PURE BLOOD AND
BONE, $54.
EUREKA AMMONIATED SUP. PHOS
PHATE, $50.
GUANAHANI GUANO, $35.
For particulars and Circulars, containing tes
timonials, apply to
HOOE & JOHNSTON, Agents,
aug G No. 2 Prince streot.
REDUCTION IN PRICE OF OB EE'S
GUANO.
AA Guano, $55; Auimoniatod Super Phos
phate, $45 We olior these well known Fertili
zers at greatly reduced prices, and will furnish
any information and Circulars, containing tes
timonials, on application.
HOOE & JOHNSTON, Agents,
aug G No. 2 Prince stroet.
.Tt.H'Hl.V/STS.
w
J S. MOORE,
MACHINIST AND BLACKSMITH,
No. 05 Union street,
Alexandria, Ya.
Whoro he is prepared to furnish all kinds of
MACHINERY. WROUGHT and OAST
IRON FENCES, &e
Repairing done with dispatch, and at price*
that wore cnarged previous to tho war, jan 20
T>HIL1P P ARK,
PRACTICAL PLUMBER,
No. 12 South Fairfax street.
The oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city. All work don<3 with
dispatch, and in the moat durable and workman
likc manner. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING done at short notico, and by him
elf, or the most experienced workmen, ja 2-tf
XKTOOl) JU\~I> isOAE,.
C^OALl ^ ?
j COAL!
We are now unloading from schr J W Hinos,
a cargo of SO l'ERloR WHITE ASH COAL,
wbtcli wo are enabled to furnish at a greatly re
duced price. Orders loft at Grigg's Drug Store,
cornor Royal and King streets, will be prompt
ly tilled. J. T. MEHAFFEY & CO.,
ap 7 Wharf and Yards loot of Queen at.
J^ANAWHA SPLINT COAL.
We have just received a consignment of tho
above Coal, to which we invite the attention of
consumers. It is pure and free from siato,
kindles readily and heats quickly. Its combus
tion is complete, leaving no cinders.
T. J. JiJ EHAFFEY & CO.,
fob 10 Wharf and Yard foot o^ Queen st.
j/mLl COAL!
| Kj COAL!
On the wharf and to arrive a full stock ol all
kinds of _ , XTtA
ANTHRACITE AND CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Sold at market rates per ton 2240 lbs.
aug 14?tf W. A. SMOOT. Smoot'a wharf
QOAL1 COAL 1
We have now on hand and are constantly re
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot of
Queen streets, all the best COALS known to
this market. We name in part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY.
S H A M O K1N and E AST FR AN K LIN LOR
H JOHN'S,Irom EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTIN ENTAL and HA
ZEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, es
teemed the best in the market. _ .
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Brokon,
Egg Stone and Nutsizes. o-cot amu
Also, GEORGE'S CREEK CUMBERLAND
?AUo:HICKOBY, OAKrd PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety ot Goal is
kent distinct from that of others and is es
pecially prepared for family use. \ ards floor
ed and Coal sent out well screened and free from
s'aie 224U lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge & Grigg, corner King and
Boyal st,,
jy 17 Wharf and Yards foot ot Queen st.