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THE GAZETTR
V RI OA V .i V JBiN ix-. (.?, OCTOBER 16.
The History of. Church Pews ?la the |
i!"Hy *la\;>. -f th Angij-Suxoo ana some of tbe 1
N ruidTi churches, a stone beaoh runnin*
ar iuud the interior of tbe churoh except the
'?ust >ide, was the only sitting accommodation
for its members and visitors. In 1319, the
people are represented as .nittio/a: oo the ground
or standing. A little later tho people iutro
duced low, three lec*ced stools promiscuously
n^-.r the church. Soon after tho Norman con
quest wooden seats were introduced. In 1337
a decree was issued iq regard to the wrangling
for seats, so common, that none should call any
seat in church his own except noblemen and
patrons, each enteric? and holding the one he
first fjunl From 1530 to 1540 seats were
more appropriate i; a cross oarguarded the en
trance, hearing the initial letters of the owner.
Lu 1608 sallericM were introduced. And as
early as 1614 pew^ were arranged ro afford com
fort hy being baiz :d or cushion;d, while the
sides around were so high as to hide the occu
pants.
A. little boy of four years, standing in the
moonlight by his sister aged six, said to her.
"Is n't God a good man, Nelly, to give useuch
a beautiful moon ?" "Oh, Freddy," said the
sinter, in earnest remonstrance, "don't call
God a mau, lor if ever there was a gentleman,
Fro sure God is one I" Facts.?[Christian
Union. _____^
A man who has travelled says it didn't take
him long to find out that the brakomen own
all the railreads and the clerks ail the hotels.
An elm lately cut down in Darby, Ct., was
13$ feet in circumference, and contained 8 cords
ot wood.
Special Notice.
Gents' Extra. Fuse Boots and Shoes.
"We have just received a fresh supply of Gents
extra fine, hand-sewed Boots and Shoes, and
Slippers of every description, which we unhesi
tatingly recommend to be the very best on sale
in the city. W. B. WADDEY,
oct 1 74 King street.
Ladies9 JflxHes' and Children's Boots,
Shoes and Slippers.
We are this day receiving a fuli line of La
dies', Misses' and Children's Boots, Shoe* and
clippers, suitable for Fall and Winter, em
bracing all of tho latest styles. We soiicit pu)
chasers to call and examine for themselves, at
they will be sold at low prices.
oct 1 W. B. WADDEY, 74 King at.
A. Fact That We Are Williug to
JProve,
That we can show a larger and better assorted
stock of Boo'.s and Shoes, suited to the wants
of tho people, ar.d that our prices are lower, con
lidering the quality of the goods and workman
slap, than any other house, in our line of gocfcU,
in this section of tho country.
W. J5. WADDE Y",
oct 1 74 King street.
r^UEY JllVf BE HOLD!
I will close out SUMMER .CLOTHING AT
HALF VALUE.
GOOD CASSIMEKE $12 SUITS AT....$6
ALL-WOOL $14 SUITS AT 7
ALL-WOOL $1G SUITS AT O
ALL-WOOL$20 SUITS AT 10
FINE ASSORTED $20 SUITS AT.., 10
FINE WORSTED $24 SUITS AT... 12
FINE $40 DRESS SUITS AT 20
&c., &c., &0.
H. DEALHA.n,
"The Fathionablc Clothier
jy 2 89 R'^g street
rjlHE EPIZOOTIC,
I hereby inform the owners of horses in Alex
andria and vicinity that 1 have for sale ut 60 eta.
a bottle a RLMh-OY for the prevailing horse
disease, which Las been tried with unvarying
success in the stables of the express companies
and livery stabieb of New York city. Also DIS
INFECTANTS of various kinds, to be u?ed in
stables for the prevention of the disease.
SAMUEL H. LUNT,
oc 13-1 w N.E. eor. King & Washington sts.
E P H Y R WORSTEDS
AND
YARNS.
Just opened the above goods,
IN ALL COLORS,
AT
oct 11 ' C. C. BERRY'S.
PARIS GREEiS, the popular article for the
destruction of the potato bug. We have
just received a large supply direct from the fac
tory. For sale by
_jQ 4 K UEADBEATER & BRO.
CHOPPING AXES and AX HELVES, of
J assorted quality ; a itirga lot just received
at 8fc> King street, corner of Koyai. Wholesale
and retail.
oct 12 J. T. CREIG HTON & SON. _
CaUT JN AILS, Wrought Spikes, Horse Shoos,
J Horse Nails, Bar Iron, Bellows, &c.; a largo
supply on hand ; prices low, at 88 King stroot,
corner of Royal street.
oct 12 J. T. CREIGHTONjfe SON.
XT'IRE-PROOF SAFE, Herring's; also FOUR
JO STOKH COUNTERS, with or without
marble slabs, for sale cheap by
oct 7-1 w _ &SJL1JSAJJBEATER & BRO._
Ij^LOUR-?250 bbls Occoquan high grade Ex
JP tra Flour for sale by
jaug_13 WASHINGTON & BRO.
CCHOICE UN CANVASSED SUGAR CUR
J ED HAMS just received by
oct 12 J. C. & E. MILBURN.
Another supply of "new buck
wheat received to-day by
_oct 12 _ J. C._& E. MILBURN. _
CONDENSED MILK, Cocoa Shells and full
weight Adamantine Candles received to
day by [oct 12] J. 0. & E. MILBURN.
English pickles for sale by"
G. WM. RAMSAY,
_s?p 11 Corner King and St. Asaph streets.
Pineapple and edam cukese juet
received by
aug 30 GEO. MoBURNEY & SON._
GOOD BLACK TEA, with Green Tea
" ' b by
MILBURN.
A Flavor, for salo at 60c per.ib by
_jyl4 J. C. & E. M1J
CANDY ORNAMENTED CAKES ; a nice
assortment: try them.
_aug 30 GEO. AlcBUliN E Y_& SON._
C^ADET CLOTH just received and for sale by
J D. F. BRASHEAR,
_ sep 18 109 King stroet, Alexandria.
BE\UTIFUL SUGARS forlOandllc just
received by
sep 21 McBURNEY & SON.
COLD WATER SOAP for sale by
G. WM. RAMSAY,
jy 24 Corner King cud_St Asaph streets
OTARCH?30 boxes Durvea's, Kindsford'e
O and EukoDbrecher's Starch ju>t received by
aug 24 J. C. & E. MILBURN.
NEW BUCKWHEAT FLOUR received
this dty by J. C. & E. MILBURN,
oct 4 19 north Royal st,.
NEW SAL.UON and No. 1 Mackerel for
sale by
sep 21 _ GEO. McBURNEY Js SON.
JU^T RECEIVED English and Scotch Ale
and Brown Stcsit.
nug 31 GEO. McBURNEY & SON._
PRESERVING SUGARS for sale low by
aug 23 ? J.C.& E. MILBURN.
PHOFf:SSIOJYJ1L ? Ji R ftS.
A CARD.?Circumstances rendering it do
sirable that I should locate in Baltimore, I
kave transfer! ed my DENTAL PRACTICE in
A-lexandria to DR. D. N RUST. He has been i
;or to many yeaTs associated with me as to need
nu introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
ind reputation for honesty and high integrity
being weil known. I cordially commend him
to the favor of my friends and patients, as well
worthy of the position to which he succeeds, and
bespeak for him the practice with which, for sc
long, I have been favored.
JAM tfS B. HODGKIN.
Alexandria, Va., mar 10-tf
0 OL. RICHARD L~ MAURY,"
A TTORNEY and CO UNSELLOR A T LA W,
1015 Main street.
RICHMOND, VA.
Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West Virginia. Money
invariably remitted on day of receipt.
Refers to: Gov. J no. Letcher, (recent partner)
Lexington, Va.; Gov. Jas. L. Kempor, Rich
mand, Va.; Hon. R. M. T. Hunter; R. H.
Maury & Co., Bankers; Messrs.^ Barring Bros.
& Co., London, England; J. K. Gilliat & Co,
London, England.
Richmond, fob 19-ly
FiJYJiJYC S.I ?>.
W. D. COESE,
(STOCK, EXC HANGE AND COLLEC
TION BUOHEK,
Will deal in Gold and Silver Coin, Stato, City
and Railroad Securities.
Will execute orders for any Stocks or Bonds
on the Stock Boards of .New York or Baltimore
on commission.
Virginia Coupons, receivable for taxes, tor
SaAgent for the MUTUAL LIFE INSUR
ANCE CO., of New York. jy *2
gURKE & HERBERT,
Dealers in
GOLD, GOVERNMENT BONDS, LOCAL
STOCKS, AND ALL FIRST-CLASS
RAILROAD BONDS and othor
good investment securi
ticic Victtja fV\r calf*
VIRGINIA COUPONS, receivable for taxes.
ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION SIX
PERCENT BONDS.
Any information in regard to investments
cheerfully given. my 21
ICE ItEALERS.
ICE! ICE! ICE!
A full supply of
NORTHERN ICE,
from the clearest of water, and of unusual PU
RITY and SOLIDITY, constantly on hund.
Persons desiring to secure their summer's
supply of the article, ABSOLUTELY FREE
FROM ALL IMPURITIES, and at REA
SONABLE KATES, can do so by leaving their
orders at my office, or by arrangement with my
drivers.
E. REED,
ap 21 JANNEY'S WHARF.
Received by kail this day. ~
bbls White Sugar; 20 bbls Yellow do.;'
also Rio, Lugauyra and Old Government Java
Coffee?; Syrups; Molasses; Pickles and Canned
woods; a!so a choice lot of Sugar cured uncan
vasseU Hams, Breakfast Pieces, bugar cured
Shoulders and Sides. For s&lo cheap for cash by
JOHNSON & SHERWOOD,
sep 17 N. E. cor. Cameron and Royal sts.
T u lJu ST FLOWER.
GKEEN'SGREATDYSPEPTICPANACEA
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
terrible diseases caused by Dyspepsia Just re
ceived and lor sale bv
sepl WAKFIELD & BALL.
T^j- E W R E S S ^J. O O D S .
Just opened by express this morning a lot of
verv eleiegant
" PLaID AND STRIPED BLACK
GRENA1/INES,
for over dresses. Also PLAIN ZENEPINES,
&c. [my 13] J. M. STEWART.
TRAVELLING BAGS.
Just received our third supply of Travelling
Bags and Satchels, all sizes, which we are offer
ing at very low prices.
FERGUSON & BRO.,
je 24 90 King street.
S~ HOVELS, SPADES, FORKS, SCOUPS'
TRACKS, RAKES, &c., FOR FARMERS,
USE?We have on hand a large stock, which
were bought at low figures, to which we invite
special attention. Come and see at 88 King st.,
corner of Royal.
mh 30 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
?ACON! BACON!
? Just received P. T. George & Co's brands
oi Maryland and Lord Baltimore Hams, all
sizes ; Reynold's & Ely's star brand; alBo small
Sugar-cured Shoulders and Breakiast Pieces.
W. A. JOHNSON,
sep 4 Corner Pitt and Queen streets.
NEW YORK ENAMELLED PAINT, al
ways roudy for use; the best in the world,
combining beauty, durability and economy,
furnished in any quantity, from one gallon up
wards. For sample card and prices address
jy 2 B. F. PEAKE & CO., 187 King st.
ORANGE BLOSSOM
COLOGNE WATER.
We have just prepared and bottled for bale a
large supply of the above popular Perfume. In
bottles of three sizes, at 25c, oOo and $1, respec
tively. [jy 22] JANNEY&CO.
W~H O L E S A L E DEALERS, ATTEN
TION?Our stock of goods for country
merdhants is now large and well assorted. An
examination of it will, wo think, convince that
our prices are right.
ap 'J D. F1WITMER CO.
Non-shrinking shaker flan
nel.
Ju?t received, "for early sales," a full line of
the above desirable goods at very low prices.
D. F. BKASHEAR,
aug 27 No. 109 King St., Alexandria, Va.
PRIME NEW NO. 1 MACKEREL, just
received by G. WM. RAMSAY,
augol Corner King and St. Asaph stree's
t~ 1HEAP~SHIRT FRONTS?Another large
/ lot of those cheap all Linon Fronts from
163c up. [my 29] D. F. WITMER CO.
FINE TOILET SOAPS?a full assortment
just received.
_aug31 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.
5 GROSS RUMFORD'S YEAST POW
DER just received by
sep 14 J^C. & E. MILBURN^
NEW PICKLES, just receivod by
G. WM. RAMSAY,
aug 31 Corner King and St. Asaph streets.
B
PURE CIDER VINEGAR for sale by
J. C. & E. MILBUKN,
aug 24 19 north Royal street.
o
LD FAIRFAX COUNTY VINEGAR is
the best. For sale by
_sep21 McBURNEY & SON.
FLOUR?100 bbls Manck's high grade Extra
Flour for sale by
aug 14 WASHINGTON A BRO.
IN SEASON?Green Ginger, White Mustaid
Seed, Ground and Stick Cinnamon, receivtd
by [sepl] DAVY & HARMON.
SPLIT PEAS?new?for sale by
G. WM. RAMSAY,
oct 8 Cornor King and St. Asaph sts.
FRESH OATMEAL, loose and in packages,
just received by G. WM. RAMSA\,
oct 8 Corner King and H. Asaph sty.
VALENTINE'S PREPARATION OF
M EAT JUICE just received aDd for sale by
my 20 WAKFIELD & HALL.
PRIME CHEESE received to-day by
oct 12 J. C. & E. MILBURN.
UOJIiJrfiSXIOSV JRJBHfJMJtJVTB.
W. A. JOHNSON. J. K. 8HKRW00D.
JOHNSON & SHERWOOD,
GROCERS, LIQUOR,
FEED, AN D COiiMiSlON MERCHANTS,
N. E. Cornor Cameron and Royal streets,
ALEXANDRIA, YA.
We take pleasure in informing our friends and
the public tnat we havo leaded the above st re,
formerly occupied by llr, P. G. S^aine, and
hope, by strict attention to business, to merit a
share of their patronago. sepl-tf
J.
C. & E. Ml LB URN,
Who'esttle and Retail
GROCERS & COMMISSION MERCH'TS.,
No. 19 N. Royal St., cor. Market Space,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Orders and consignments solicited. They will
receive careful and prompt attention. jy 2
M. LAWSON,
R,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. ti9 Cameron street,
Alexandria, Virginia.
Deals in Standard Fertilizers and Grass Seeds.
Cash advances made on Grain in store. Con
signments solicited. aug 3
R,
B. LAWSON & CO.,
[Successors to R. M. Lawson,]
GROCERS AND LIQUOR MERCHANTS,
No. t>7 Cameron street,
aug 3 _ ALEXANDRIA. YA
rj^HOMAS PERRY,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT
AND AQKNT FOR
THE SALE OF FERTILIZERS,
No. 17 King street,
aug lti-tf ALEXANDRIA., VA.
GKO. WASHINOTON. R. J. WASHINGTON.
ASHING TON & BROTHER,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS
NO. 20 UNION STREET,
ALEXANDRIA, YA.
Consignments of Grain, Merchandise and all
kinds, of Country Produce solicited. Special
attention given to all business entrusted to them.
Prompt returns made. ap 24
A. SMOOT,
DEALER IN
COAL, SALT AND PLASTER
SM OCT'S WHARF,
(Foot of Princess st.,)
feb 21-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
j^OOE & JOHNSTON,
(Successors to Fowle & Co.,)
NO. 2 PRINCE STREET.
GENERAL
COMMISSION AND SHIPPING MERC'TS.
Dealers in all kinds of
FERTILIZERS, SALT AND PLASTER
Agents ot tne
NEW YORK & BALTIMORE STEAMERS
Also of the
LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE IN
SURANCE COMPANY.
_feb 5?tf
g HIN N & CO
(Successors to Samuel Hartley,)
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS
No. 13 Union street,
Alexandria. Va.
lp&~ Particular attention paid to the selling oi
FLOUR, GRAIN and all kinds of COUNTRY
PRODUCE, and filling all orders forGROCE
RIES, GUANO, PLASTER, SEEDS, &c.,
&c., at the lowest market rates.
flgf Agents for the sale of James S. Welch1!
celebrated brands of FAMILY FLOUR.
fp?r- Agents for the sale of the "ROUND TOT
HYDRAULIC CEMENT." jan 6?tf^_
J. BRODERS. J. LANNON,
J BRODERS & CO..
? No. 11 King street,
Alexandria, Va.
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Wholesale Dealers in
GROCERIES,
LIQUORS.
PROVISIONS,
SALT FISH,
and PRODUCE.
Also keep on hand a general assortment ol
Cordage, Tar. Pitch Nails, Lime, Packing, Oils,
Lamps and Ship ana Naval Stores.
All orders and consignments promptly attend
ed to, and goods forwarded without delay to con
ignoes on arrival.
Agents for Dupont's Gunpowder.
XXX Ale and Porter always on hand.
Agents for the Baltimore and Potomac Trans
portation linb. mh 10?tf
/jEORGE McBURNEY & SON,
Dealers in
CHOICE FAMILY AND FANCY GROCE
RIES, WINES AND LIQUORS,
ENGLISH and SCOTCH ALE and BROWN
STOUT.
Also, EASTERN and POTOMAC HERRING
and MACKEREL.
NOS. lfiti AND I7() KING STREET,
(Washington Hall Building,)
Alexandria, Va.
Orders nromotlsr filled. mh 31-t.f
1 UM. UAJISA 1,
WHOLESALE AND FAMILY GROCER,
? AND?
TEA DEALER.
S. E. COR. KINO AND ST. ASAPH STS.,
nov22-tf Alexandria, Va.
J
CjBTBMA'JBT FUUJYITUMUB.
JAS. K. MUIR. JOHN A. MUIR.
AMES ?. 91 I I 11 BKO.,
[Successors to Wm, H. Muir & Son,]
Manufacturers of and, Dealers in
FURNITURE,
141 and 143 KING STREET,
ALEXANDRIA VA.
A large and fine stock always on band, jy 81
JAMES H . D E V A U~G H nT
Manufacturer and Dealer in
FURNITURE,
No. 130 King street,
ALEXANDRIA, YA.
LOOKING GLASSES,
HAIR, COTTON TOP
iND HUSK MATTRESSES,
kept constantly on hand and m-de to order at
reasonable prices.
In ordor to secure prompt attention orders
3hould be addressed to
JAMES H. DEVAUGHN,
my 18?tf No. 130 King street
STKI'HKN A. OBK EN. JAMKS E. GRKKN.
Q.REEN & BROTHER S
STEAM
Furniture Works and Saw Mill
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Having fitted up our factory with the lates
ind most approved machinery, we are preparer!
to furnish all kinds of HOUSE, OFFICE and
SCHOOL FURNITURE at the very lowest
rates; and are also prepared to do all kinds of
SAWING and TURNING, MOULDING
f LA.N1NG and CARVING in our line.
Wanted, in exchange for the Furniture, Wal
nut, Popular, OaK, Maple, Birch and Cedar
Logs. je 8-tf
Rims, hubs, stokes, & c.
At 88 liing street.
.Just received at 88 King street, on the corner
>f Royal, a large supply of Rims of extra quali
fy, both of Oak and Hickorv, made of Mary
land timber, which are far superior to the West
arn Rims in every particular, and prices nearly
.he same. Also Eastern manufacture of Hubs,
Spokes, *fcc. Call and see.
jy 20 J. T. CKEIGHTON & SON.
SMALL HAMS, of best quality, received
this day by
aug 13 J. C. & E. M1LBURN.
''K&A 1/ J\-o Titus.
I/'IKGINIA: In the Clerk's offico of the
? Corporation Court of the city of Alexan
dria, od the 28th day of September, 1875- Georee
Kason Executor of Willis Henderson dec'f
?yV3' J?h11 T' Hend???. defendant In
Memo: The object of this suit is to set ud &
:ortain .ost note lor the sum ot' live hundred
lollars, dated Ju y 22nd, 1866, and payable
.welve months alter date, and to substitutea
Wi to L S t i01 trHbt fi?T" John T- Hender
son tc L. B. lay lor, dated December 10 1866
ifZTMerem convfyod totbe
The defendant not having entered his appear
ince and given security according to the act of
Assembly, and the rules of this Court and it an
pearing by affidavit tlmt he is not a resident of
3 ?t is ordered that said defendant anu^r
lere within one month after due pubwPo^f
.Ills order, and do what is necessary to protect his
interest in this suit; and that a copy of this or
ier be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Ga
zette a newspaper published in Che city of Al
exandria, once a week for four successive weeks
5?th?s?StJHt a lront door ?f lhe Cuurt House
3i una city. A copy?tesf ?
K-??, , ? . MOHTON11AKYE. Clerk.
. Kent & Nealo, p. q. sep
( ^OMMISSION EK'S OFFICE,
ob King dL, Aloaandria, Va
In the Corporation Court^^^X,
Mftrgaret Gallagher, who sues on behalf if
hersell and other creditors of tho esiate of Rnl>
ert Alexander, dee'd., vs. J. 13. Hodgkin ad
mini, rator d. b. n. of Kobert AleSdi?' de
\vrn* ' /.arues -Kobert Alexander Charles
William Alexander, Clarence Lee Alexander
-Betty Jackson Alexander, and Eveline Keid
ter d^d'-'EsnlA?eldre(f ?f ^?bl!rL Alexan
uer, uec 0., b. Alexander, widow of Kobnri.
Alexander, dee'd., and Cecelia Virginia Bovd
and Charles Boyd, her husband.
[ 4hH?Cpfr?n,'1 iheu do?ree ot S?pt. term, 1875 ]
thHt il n K adjudge, order and decree
that this cause bo reierrod to K. ivemuer one
ot the Commissioners of this Court, who after
publish.ng the notice of the time and place oi
taking the samo once a week lor Jour successive
weeks in some newspaper published in Alexan
< oTnts :y' tHk? and State the foll?wing ?c
, ^ general accounts of the liabilities and
^ThoefUt0?f Kobert Alexander' de^'d
L-in 1 ti a^m.,n.1SLratl?n accoui.tof J. B. Hod?
AlB"Lfd?r? dccS"!Ur?f
. . 8' rTu HSC?rla'n and report tho Hormonal a*
and ii tSf?0 ?f K.oborl Alexander, dee'd.,
10 sald !,ersonal wtate should be in<uf
fluant to pay the indebtedness ot the said estate
helwT,r?m,Wlmt,l"'nof lhe reat estate oi
so'a"to rv? >ha"- rausl iu<"e'?u?ly sold
SO as to subxorve Lhe interests of all parties."
Notice is hereby given to ail nar.
ties interested in the ubuvo suit and nr...
Oaobor2m Mr? 'lvad upT Tu-UK8Day|
Va aethnti'n H ,ni^ 0lhue, Alexandria,
6 Lil? llmo Hri(J place when imd where 1
shall proceed to execute the above del J
tend. 10 Hn P'HCe til0y Hre re'luired to 'at
b? lS75UniKmlE MPEKSr ' ^
I termflSK^^ WKCU1T WUK^ J'">e
%%%%?"'& X'Xf ?
that rdoth ,acj-iudK0, order and decree
that a rule be awarded iq this cause against W
C. Hubball to appear at the next term of thu
ft cause why the tract of land in
IIuountyK(/ij1t. C0UKT FAIRFAX
77. u J V 1 ^ J une lori". 1875.
ixincheloe versus Mickey. In chancery.
thut ^?urt doth adjudge, order and decree
t at a rule do issue to landlord Otis, directed to
appear at the next Leriu of this (\inrt ti
cause why .h? tract oi land in thVb" l and
Cfodings mentioned should not b. rwofd m de."
iault oi his lailure to comply with triM inn r
**le and complete his puE1^ Ext Teste
1R . *'? w. KIlHAKDSOW
-Sop " deputy Ulerk.
I COUNTV8^^ 00UF OF FAIKFiS
\T V^V I1 ' ? ,June torrQ. 1875.
V?n,08' executor of Thos. An C Jone?
"a'tuI(! i ? 1 in's,ex00ftor Ot al. I? chancery:
tho , Mr i granted USHInst William Fletcher
the purchaser, returnable to the first day of the
next term of this Court, to show cause why tho
m re'1^ cstate Should not bo resold " Extract
s^'is j F? w- W<-'HAltDSUN
Seplb-w',w Ueputy Cierk. ^
Fredericksburg Woolen Goods
. SEPTEMBER 8, 1875.
Wo received this day a full stock of these verv
popmar goods, purchased in person at the fa<f
O.y anu w.ll be sold to the trade at Agents
pricc&, and retailed at small profits
mo w h- F- ^iiASHEAR,
H. B. HOoXs"85'^' Va
Bell metal,
BRASS and ENAMELED
PRESERVING KETTLES,
of all sizes, at reduced prices, wholesale and re
tail by J. T. CKE1GHTUN & SON,
jy 14 88 King street.
BENSON'S CELERY and CHAMOMIL
PILLS.
These Pills are prepared expressly to cure
Headache, Neuralgia and Nervousness. For
sale by [je 30] WARFIELD & hi ALL.
WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A FRESH
supply of YAK LACES, BUSTLES,
RUCHiNGS, ana a variety of other Notions, at
FERGUSON & BKO'S.,
aug 24 90 King street.
SPANISH BACK COMBS, Dressing Combs
and Brushes ; a large assortment; also La
dies' and Children Striped Hose at
FERGUSON & BRO'S.,
aug 20 % King street.
OILS I OILS! OILS I?Just received anoth
er supply of Machine, Natural and Lar
Oil, for lubricating purposes, at
W. F. CREIGHTON'S,
je 3 85 King street.
PERSONS wishing a pure COD LIVER OIL
can get it at W. A. JOHNSON, 44 corner
Pitt and t^ueen streets, who gets it direct from
the Fulton market tish dealers, in New York.
Price 50c per bottle. sep 3
Patent Machine for working
BISCUITS.
Call and see, at 88 King street, on the corner
of Royal. Something new and desirable,
jy 30 J. T. CRE1GHTON & SON.
THORN'S 1 FALLIBLE OINTMENT, for
the cure of Erysipe.as, Scrofula, Tetter,
Ring Worms or any other eruption of the skin
Just received another Bupply at
aug 20 WARFIELD & HALL'S.
HUBBELL'S SEA SALT, lor producing a
real sea water bath in your own room
Also Perfutuo Atomizer, a valuablelittle instru
ment for perfuming clothing, &o. For sale by
_je 29 _ E. S. LEADb AATER & BRO.
CADET CLOTH!
CADET CLOTH!
We have just received a supply of CAUET
CLOTH, and can now furnish suits at the short
est notice. [;iugl8] D. F. WITMER CO.
WORSTED FRINGES!
WORSTED FRINGES !
Just received a bo*utiful line of Worsted
Fringes in ev^ry shade at
se 4 PRETZFE'LDER & BENDHEIM'S.
ITiAMILY ROE and NO. I POTOMAC
JJ HERRING, for sale by the dozen; also
new No. 1, 2 and 3 Mackerel, at
W. A. JuHNSON'S,
sep8 44, cor. Pin and Queen sts.
SPICES?Grain and Ground Cloves, Pepper,
Allspice, Mace and Ginger, constantly on
hand at DAVY & HARMON'S,
sepl Cor. Princo and Royal streets.
RUM FORD'S, Wilson's and Patapsco Yeast
and Baking Powders for sale by
W. A. JOHNSON,
sep 2 44 cor. Pitt and Queen streets.
E^LOOR OIL CLOTHS, from 3-4 to 16-4 wide;
cut to fit rooms or patsasres.
my 22 D. F". WITMER CO.
steamboats.
CII AN GE OF TIME.
REGULAR LINE TO NORFOLK, BOSTON
AND PROVIDENCE.
On and after MONDAY, September 20, 1876,
the new and elegant steamer
LADY OF THE LAKE
will make THREE REGULAR TRIPS be
tween Washington and Norfolk each week,
touching at the principal River Landings, as'
follows: Leave Washington EVERY MON
DAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY, at 3
o'clock p. rn., and Alexandria at 3:30 p. m., and
Norf lk EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY
and SATURDAY, at 4 p. m.
Fare to Norfolk $4; round trip tickets $6.
Meals and Staterooms extra.
Tickets good until used.
For tickets, staterooms or information apply to
F. A. REED, Agent,
^sep "23-tf Janney's wharf._
POTOMAC FERRY COMPANY.
PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION.
Steamers on the Potomace Ferry line will be
run, on and after SEPTEMBER 3, 1875, ac
cojdinj; to the following schedule:
Leave Washington at 7.30. 8.30, 9.30, 10.30,
and 11.30 a. in., and 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30,
o 30, and 6.15 p. rn.
Leave Alexandria at 7.30, 8.30, 9.30, 10 30 and
11.30 a.m., and 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, 3.30, 4.30, 5.30,
and 6.15 p. m.
Sunday lirst trip 9.30; last tiip from each city
6.15 p.m. S. S. HOWISON,
aug 31 President Potomac Ferry .Co.
FOR POTOMAC RIVER
LANDINGS.
On and after Tuesday, August 17, the steamer
PILOT BOY will leave King street wharf on
TUESDAYS and SATURDAYS, at 7.30 a m.,
for Currioman and Rivt-r Landings, returning
on WEDNESDAYS and SUNDAYS. For
freight or passage apply to
SHINN & CO., Agents,
aug 13?tf 13 Union street.
MERCHANTS' LINE NEW YORK
STEAMSHIPS.
The line consi o: the following first-class
outside steamers
E. C. KNIGHT Capt J. K. Chichester
-JOH N GIBSON Capt. W. H Winters
Will leave New York EVERY SATURDAY
for this port: and, roturning, will leave Alexan
dria EVERY FRIDAY, at 10 o'clock.
All freight must be on the dock by 9 a.m.
For freight apply to
HOOE & JOHNSTON.
Agents, No. 2 Princn street.
Agent in New Y'ork,
J. C. KEN YON,
my 5] 22b South st.. Pier No. 41 East river.
BALTIMORE
ANl)
POTOMAC RIVER STEAMERS.
The steamer EXPRESS, Cv.pt. J. T. Barker,
will leave pier 10,Light street, Baltimore, EVE
RY TUESDAY, at 4 p. in. Returning, will
leave Alexandria EVERY FRIDAY, at four
o clock p. in.
The steamer SUE, Capt. James Harpor, will
leave pier 10, Light street, Baltimore, EVERY
THURSDAY, at 5 p. ro. Returning, will leave
Alexandria EVERY MONDAY, at 9 p. m.
Freight will not be received after 4 j\ m.
Both steamers will stop eaeh way at their re
spective river landings.
For further information apply to
J. BRODERb & CO. Agenti,
mh 11 King street.
/CLYDE'S ST EAM LIN E S
TO
PHILADELPHIA, PROVIDENCE AND
BOSTON.
Steamers leave Alexandria EVERY TUES
DAY, and leave Philadelphia EV-^esss#
ERY SATURDAY, at 12 o'clock ~ SSfiSff
from Pier No. 1 North Wharves.
This line connects at Alexandria with the O.,
A. & M. and W. & O. R. Rs., ana at Philadel
phia with the new and popular "Iron Line," for
Providence and Boston.
Freight forwarded with promptness and care,
free of commissions.
N o charge for transfer in Philadelphia, and
no wharfage in Boston. Through to Boston in
sixty-iive nours. Through rates and thiough
bills of lading given. Insuranco guaranteed at
less than usual rates.
Agents:
F. A. REED, Alexandria.
WM. P. CLYDE & CO., Philadelphia.
GEO. F. HYDE, Georgetown, I). C.
jan 8-tf
Si/MJMEH REPORTS.
nOUHTKY BOARD.
First class country board, with largo and airy
rooms, bath house, plenty of ice, near churches,
store and postotlice and in daily commnnication
with Washington. Address A. B., White Post,
Clarke county, Va. je ly?tf
J. P. CLARKE,
NO. 16b KING STREET.
NEW PATER HANGINGS AND IN
TERIOR DEiOUATlONS.
The largest, best, and most boautiful assort
ment of New Wall Papers, Window Curtains
and Interior Decorations, suitable for Parlors,
Halls, Chambers and Dining Rooms, surpassing
in quality and price any goods in this line ever
offered in this eitv. ap 15
Breakfast Wheat.
ACKNOWLEDGED SUPERIOR TO MOST
PREPARATIONS OF WHEAT.
THE EQUAL OF THE BEST.
PRE-EMINENTLY A CHILD'S FOOD.
FOR SALE BY GROCERS.
feb 8?tf
yANCY GOODS, NOTIONS, HOSIERY.
-C &c.?We are receiving and keen constant
ly on hand a full line of Handkercniefs, Hose
and Half Hose, Ladies' and Men's Vests, Shirt
Fronts, Cravats, Collars and Cuffs, Suspenders,
Belts, Buttons of every description, Hat Crape,
English Crapo Veils, Shawls in great variety,
Printed and Plain Skirts, together, with other
very cheap goods. D. F. BRASHEAR,
my '29 No. 100 King St., Alexandria, Va.
I FERGUSON'S.
' CORSETS 1 CORSETS!
A lull assortment of all the leading styles of
Corsets, including the celebrated Thompson
Glove litting. Our 50c and 75c article cannot be
surpassed at the price. Also new styles of Bus
ties, Hiah Combs, Ladies' and Children's
Striped Hose and a full line of Notions, at
FERGUSON & BRO'S.,
aug 6 96_King street.
AVERILL^CHEMICAL PAINT?mixed
ready ior use?We have just made large
additions to our stock of the above celebrated
Paints. Sample card of colors, with rule for
ascertaining the amount required for any build
ing, can be obtained upon application. For sale
it lactory prices by
E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.,
ap 26 Agents for Alexandria.
QARBOLIC CAMPHuR~F0R MOlHS.
The above article is cheaper and more reliable
Lhun common Camphor for the preservation of
Furs, Carpets and Woolen Goods of all descrip
tions. In packages at 25 and 50 cents 6ach. The
Lrado supplied at manufai turers' prices by
W F. CREIGHTON,
ap 21 General Agent for Alexandria.
QANTUN MATTINGS, OIL CLOTHS, &c.
I am just in receipt of another lot of those su
perior Canton Mattings, the best article in the
market this season. Also several sheets of
White Ground Tiled Oil C:oth for halls, hand
some Step Brussels Carpeting, with the hall to
match, small Brussels, Rugs. &c.
je 23 J. M. STEWART.
BBLS RAW and BOILttD LINSEED
OIL, and 4000 lbs Lewis' Pure White
Lead, in store and for 6ale in quantities to suit
purchasers at lowest market rates
sep 21 JANNEY & CO.
1
UJlLKOJiV 6.
"^TASHINGTON & OHIO RAILROAD
WINTER ARRANGEMENT, BEGINNING
OCTOBER 8, 1875.
The MAIL TRAIN will leave Waihingtoa
at 9 a in., and Alexandria at 9:10 a. in., daily,
except Sunday; pass Leesburg, going westward'
tit 11:20 a. m ; nnd arrive at Round Hill at 12 ^
Leave Rouna Hill at 12:30 p. m.; puss Leesburg,
going eastward, at 1:10 p. m ; a? d *rrivo
Alexandria at 3:15 p. m., and at WashUi^ton hi
3 :30 p m.
The ACCOMMODATION TRAIN will leave
Washington at 4 p. m., and Alexandria at 4:lu
t). m., daily, except Sunday, and airive at L'ea
ourg at 0:20 p. in. Leave Leesbu g at 0 a. ui.,
and arrive at Alexandria at 8:15 a. in , and
Washington at 8:30 a. ni.
Passengers from Washington will take
the Washington and Ohio cars at the Baltimore
and Potomac Railroad .-tation at 9 a. in. and 4 j..
m., and go througn without change of cars.
The 9.10 a. m. train from Alexandria and 12.30
p. m. train from Round Hill connect at Round
Hill with Harris' Daily Line <4 Coaches
for Snickersville. Berryville and Winchester;
also with Reamer's Line of Coaches, which le^ve
Leesburg daily for Aldie and Middleburg.
Both trains, westward, make close connection,
at Vienna, with hisson's Line of Stages for Fair
fax Court House.
Coiuiufiliation Uohels, S cts. per mile
>\uuu?l tickets, $60.
R. H. HAVENER,
oct 5?tf _ General Ticket Agent.
~C., VIRG. MIDLAND & G. S. K.~K
W,
DOUBLE DAILY TRAILS BE'i WEE)?
BALTIMORE AND THE SOUTH
AND SOUTHWEST.
On and after THURSDAY, Sept. 23, Passer,
ger Trains will run as follows :
SOUTH BOUND. Mail Train. Express.
Leave Baltimore 0.00 a. m. 5.20 p. ni.
" Washington?i 8.00 " 7.00 "
u Alexandria I 8.35 14 8.0.? "
Gordonsville ' 12.45 p. m. 12.25 a. m
1.48 " 1.20 "
4.50 " 4.?0 "
9.10 11 i
" Charlottesville.
Arrive ut Lynchburg.
" Danville
NORTHBOUND. Mail Train. | Express.
9.00 p. m
12 ^5 a. ri>.
1.30 11
5 35 "
0.33 11
7 30 "
Leave Danville daily. 0.30 a. m.
" Lynchburg 9.30 "
" Charlottesville. 12.55 p. m.
" Gordonsville....! 2.15 "
Arrive at Alexandria. I 0.20 "
" Washington.... 7.33 "
" Baltimore ! 8.15 u
MIXED TRAIN.
Leave Lynchburg daily, except Sunday, at
5 00 a. m.; arrive at Danville 11.25 a. m. Loavu
Danville 2 55 p. m.; arrive at Lynchburg 8.51
p. m. This train makes good connection at
Danville with Richmond and Danville trains
North and South ; and at Lynchburg, with reg
ular Express Train on this line, in both direc
tions.
WARRENTON BRANCH.
Connection between Warrenton and Mail
Line, to and from North and South bound Mai!
Train only.
MANASSAS DIVISION.
Passenger Train daily, except Sunday, be
tween Strasburg and Washington. Leave Stras
burg J unction 3.55 a. m., arrive at Alexandria
8.33 a. m., and at Washington 9.30a. m. Leave
Washington 4.00 p. ni., Alexandria 4.45 p. in.,
arrive at Strasburg Junction 9 45 p. m. Good
connection at Manassas .Junction with Main
Lino Mail Train, both South and North bound.
At Washington, full connection with North
and West; at Danville, to and from South and
Southwest; at Lynchburg, twice daily to Mem
phis, Atlanta, New Orleans, Arkansas and Tex
as, and, at. Gordonsvillo and Charlottesville,
with double daily trains on Clies. & Ohio li. R.,
Ea*t aud West.
Eastward to Richmond, Petersburg and South,
and Westward to Staunton, White Sulphur,
Huntington, Cincinnati and the G;< at West.
PULLMAN SLEEPERS run through with
out chanye between Baltimore and Xeu) Urleaim,
via Lynchburg, E?sl Tennessee ai.d Atlanta
Line, and daily, without change, between Haiti
more and White Sulpur Springs, leaving Balti
more at 5.20 p. m.
Excursion tickets to all the Summer Resorts
on sale. Lowest rates to all points
G. J. POKE ACRE, Gen. Manager.
J. M. BROAD US, G. 1. A. _ je 14
AL EXAN DRl A~ & FREDERICKSBURG
RAILWAY
AND ALEXANDRIA & WASHINGTON
RAILROAD
T- cassastjf-r.
ALEXANDRIA AND FREDER1CKSHUR0 RAILWAY.
After JUNE 2, 1875, trains will run t?s
follows :
Leave Southward from Alexandria & Freder
icksburg depot at 12.07 a. m. Southern Express
daily, except Monday. The Southern Express
runs through to Ricbmjnd without change,con
necting at Richmond for all points Soutn.
Leavo Northward from AlexandriaFred?.r
icksburg dopot at 3.58 a. m. Northern Exprusi
daily, except Monday, through North and
West. The Northern Express run through to
Baltimore, without change, connecting witl
trains on tho Northorn Central Railway for the
North and West.
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD.
After JUNE 2d, trains will run as follows,
daily, except Sunday :
Leave Alexandria for Washington, from SU
Asaph street depot, at 0.0<>, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.0C
and 11.00 a. in.; and 1.0O. 3.00, 4 00, 6.00, 0.00.
and 7.00 p. m.
Train- leaving at 0.0;), 8.00 and 10.0') a. m. and
5.00 and 7.00 p. ni. rn; daily; all others daily
except Sunday.
The train.-, leaving Alexandria at 7, 8 and 11
a.m., 3, 4, 6 and 7 p.m. connect through to Balti
more. The 7 and 11 a. in. and 7 p. m. trains
connect at Washington with through New York
trains.
Leave Washington for Alexandria from pas
senger dopot, cor. 0th and B streets, at 0.0(!
7.00, 8.00, i'.OO, 10.0(1, and 11.00 a. m.; and 1.00.
3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00 and 7.00 p. m.
Trains leaving at 7.00 and 0.00 a. m., and 1.00
anp 6.00 p. m. rur. daily ; all others daily except
Sunday.
Trains leaving Washington at 7, 9 and 10a.m.
1, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 11:38 p. in. connect with trains
from Baltimore. The 7 a.m., and 5, 6 and 11.38
p.m. trains deliver passengers from New York.
TjsSf Alexandria and Fredericksburg Railway
trains leave passenger dopot, cor. 6th and B sts.,
at 11.38 p. m. Southern Express for .Richmond
and all point.' South
TRAINS FOR PHILADELPHIA AND
NEW YORK.
Leave Alexandria at 7.00 a.m., and 11.00 a.
m., and 4 and 7 p. in.
Leave Washington at 7.45 a. m., and 1.18,
4.53 and 9.08 p. m.
Train leaving Alexandria at 4 p. m. connects
with train leaving Washington at 4.&> p. iu. for
Philadelphia, arriving at Philadelphia at 10.45
p. rn.
Tickets to Philadelphia and New York can be
obtained at the St. Asaph street depot.
GEO. C. VVILK.1JNS, Sup't.
D. M. BOY'D, Jr., Gen. Pas. Agent. [je 10
UL'M L,LH.VG JiJl TEHIA1'.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON & SON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Hardware, Cutlery, HorseShoes
Iron, Plough Castings, Nail Rods, Axle
Grease, Wagon Materials, House
keepers' Goods, &c., ?fcc.
NO. 88 KING STREET, CORNER ROYAL
mh 8 Alexandria, Virginia.
B. F. PEAKE. A. W. NAI.LS.
JOHN W. PEAKE.
g F. PEAKE & CO.,
(Successors to J as. W, Nails, Son & Co.)
ibalers ,n
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, PAINTS, HARD
WARE, LEADS, OILS, CEMENT,
CALCINED PLASTER, &c.,
No. 187 King street, # . .
feb2-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
E~ NGLI3H and SCOTCH ALK and Brown
Stout for sale by
je 14 GEO. McBURNEY & SON.