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VOL. LXXVI. ALEXANDRIA, VA., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1875. NO. 235.
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CHURCH AND STATE.
VIEWS OP REV. DR. JETER,
lo response to a request to furnish the Rich
mond Dispatch with his views of those portions
of tbe President's message which refer to the
taxation of church property and to public edu
cation, Rev. Dr. J. B. Jeter, senior editor of
the Religious Herald, aud one of the most dis
tinguished Baptist clergymen of the South, on
Saturday said:
' I have been able to bestow but little con
sideration on the part* to which you refer. 1
will give you my hastily-formed views of them
without attempting to support them by argu
ments.
"First, then, in regard to public education
I must say I can see no good reason why the
Federal Government should intermeddle with
it. To say nothing of the difficulty of compell
ing poor States, with a scattered population,
to furnish adequate means for the education of
ail the children within their limits, it seems
eminently proper, if there are State Govern
ments, that they should have the entire con
trol ol popular edacation within I heir respec
tive territories. They may be supposed to be
best acquainted with their resouic-s and the
necessities, tastes, and wishes of their constit
uents.
"To compulsory education, by Federal or
State Government, I am earnestly opposed.
The right to teach involves the right to decidc
what shall be taught. If a Government has a
right to proscribe "all religions, atheistic (if
there be any such) and pagan/' in its public
schools, then it has an equal right to require
that Christianity or Mohammedanism shall be
taught. The Constitution doee not create
rights, but merely defines and limits such
as are admitted to exist. It changes, as
the history of our country has shown, with
the views, interests, and caprices of the
people. The principle involved in compul
sory education by the State lies at the founda
tion of all despotism and tyranny : it is that
the people are not to be trusted to educate
themselves and their children ; but must, for
their own good, be taken under Government
tutelage. With many doubts as to its ultimate
advuntnges 1 favor a system of public educa
tion by State authority, of which parents and
guardians may avail themselves in the instruc
tion of their children so far as their interests,
tastes, and circumstances may permit ; but I
would greatly prefer the abolitioo of the sys
tem to compulsory eduoation.
"With the views of the message in regard
to church property in the maio I agree, but do
not clearly perceive why they should have
been presented by the President. The General
Government derives uo portioo of its revenues
irom direct taxation on property. It will be
time euough to discuss the propriety of taxing
church property by the Federal authority
when it is proposed to tax other property. At
present tbe question is theoretical, not prac
tical.
"As, however, the Governor of this State bas
suggested the desirableness of taxing church
property for the support of the Government, I
will offer a few remarks on the subject: 1 am
an advocate of a clear separation of Church
and State. By how muco the State remits of
taxes on church property by so much it im
poses burdens on other interests for the sup
port of religion. The right to impose taxes
arises from the necessity of revenues to enable
Governments to accomplish their legitimate
purposes; and they should be laid equally on
all property and all interests sharing in gov
ernmental protection uuless there be clear
reasons, affecting the publio good, to depart
f rom that rule. Church property is protected
by Government, and should bear its share of
the burden of supporting it."
j Communicated.
Who can help a feeling of pity, of sorrow,
for that class of men io our community now
becoming so large?the "old bachelors?"
Who can help sympathisiog with thorn for
their loneliness of heart and home? "Old
fellows" whose parents are gone, no ties bind
ing them to the earth, but little hope of
heaven ; to whom all seems dark and dreary ;
they simply exist, they vegetate. Living
neither in the memories of the past nor tor the
hopes? of the future?sad, sad life ! Calliog on
one of them a few days since, living in a grand
old home, I was struck with the utter desola
tion of all around. LookiDg into room after
room, once furnishod io a stylo to suit the taste
of the most fastidious lady; handsome chairs,
rotting dowo for want of use, Brussels carpets
simply mouldering away. Coming upon him
in the third story?back room?I could not
help dropping a tear, as I found him slowly
pacing his solitary chamber. Struck with
the compassion so plainly shown on my
face, he was moved as I never saw him
moved before, and told me his history. 'Twas
briefly this: Born in a large family, with
great wealth, his si&ters all married and
wandered away ; somehow, he could not leave
the "old people." Time wore on, giving his
whole soul to the woman of hislove. "O, God !
forgive me ! that 1 worshipped her instead of
thee !" But the old people liked not the idea
ol a "stranger woman" comming to live under
their roof. Having no money to go away with
her?for every effort from childhood was given
to the e.-tite?he gave her up. Year after year
hope grow lainter, fainter. "In time, mother
and father were taken away, leaving me houses,
lands, aud money, but Oh ! my God! so lone
ly, so desolate ! All, all will I now give to ex
change places with the humbled tenant on my
estates, his lovely wife, his merry children !
Go, my friend, tell every one, had I my life
togo over again, I would marry?yea,a "ditch
er's daughter," rather than lead my present
wretched existence." It takes no very acute
observer of the times to see that the moral tone
of our best society is becoming worse and
worse. Young men, marry, marry, marry, for
1 assure you the words spoken thousands of
years ago, "It is uot good that the man should
bo alone, 1 will make him a help meet for him,"
is felt most forcibly to day by this
Old Bachelor.
Salem, Fauquier, Co., Va., Deo. 10.
The paragraph on Grant's Message, from
the Richmond Journal, last week, was credited
by mistake, to the Uiohmond News.
FISH, 4t Y8TE RS, ffc.
WW. H. SMITH ?fe (O'S.
NORFOLK OYSTER DEPOT,
NO. 43 KING STREET,
OFFICE: NO. 7 NORTH FAIRFAX ST.,
ALEXANDRIA, YA.
Wo nave constantly on hand OYSTERS OF
THE BEST QUALITY, from Norfolk and
elsewhere, received FRESH BY STEAMERS
EVERY DAY, and are prepared to furnish tho
trade at as LOW PRICES as any house in tho
city.
.'5&- All ordors intrusted to us shall receive
prompt and careful attention.
Packing House, 43 King st.
_oct 4 Office, 7 north_Fairfax street.
OYSTERS.
We keep constantly on hand the BEST THE
MARKET AFFORDS.
All oidors promptly attended to by the old
ostablishod house of
J. H. McLEAN & CO.,
No. 77 Prince street,
Opp. the Gazette office,
sep 3-4m Alexandria, Va.
BOQMSAJS'D STgTIOJYJER V.
SCHOOL BOOKS!
AND
SCHOOL REQUISITES,
of every description, at
French's, No. 95 King street
Just received a full supply of all tho books
authorized by the State Board 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, Pons, Penholders
and every school requisite for a complete outfit.
New styles Papeteries just received, contain
ing tho very finest English and French Paper
and Envelopes; a great variety of patterns and
colors; very handsomo.
Now Books daily. Constantly on hand all
the leading Magazines and Reviews, American
and Foreign.
Bibles, Prayer 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 Bags
The finest American, English and French
Stationery, all the latest styles.
Just received a full lino of Blank Books, all
sizes?Journals, Lodgers, Day Books, Cash
Books, Medium, Demy, Crown and Cap, full
and h'llf bound, Memorandums, Pass Books,
Indexes
Owing to tho new postal law increasing tho
postage on packages of merchandise from half
cent to one cent por ounce, the price of lot No_
], five quires, Note Paper, prepaid, will be 35c:
lot No. 2, 50c; lot No. 3, 60c; lot No. 4, 80c and
$1; French Quadrillo same price.
Initial Notes, a grt:at variety of styles and
prices. Pierie's finest French Rep Papers and
Envelopes to match.
Paper, Envelopes, Books, Magazines, Re
views, etc., mailed to any part of tho country.
GEO. E. FRENCH,
sep 4 95 King street, Alexandria, Va.
V
1, t: ii .7 /> JYOTM CE8.
IRG1N1A: At Rules held'in the Clerk's
<;liice of the Corporation Court of the city
of Alexandria, on the 6th day of December,
1875: I>. S. Watkins and Mary C. Watkins, his
wife, Joshua Ellis and Ann Maria Ellis, his
wile, and Virginia Young, complainants, vs.
Jobn Evans, dofendont. In ctiancery.
Memo: The object of this suit is to obtain a
docee for the division of thu real estate of which
John T. Evans, late of the city of Alexandria,
died seized, in the State of Virginia, amongst
his heirs at laws, according to their respective
interests, and penuing proceedings for such par
tition to have a receiver appointed to take charge
of such real estate, to collect the rents, pay the
taxes and do such other acts as may be necessa
ry for its preservation.
The defendant not having entered his appear
ance and given security according to the 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 his
interest in this suit; and that a copy of this or
der be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Ga
zette, a newspaper published in the city of Al
exandria, once a week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door of the Court House
of this city. A copy?test:
MORTON MARYE, Clerk.
S. F. Beach, p. q. dec 9-w4w
A
DMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE.
Having been appointed by the Corporation
Court of the city of Alexandria as administrator
of the estate of John T. Evans, deceased, I
hereby give notice to all parties indebted to the
estate to como forward at once and make pay
ment to me. All parties having claims against
the estate will present them to me duly certified
for payment. I. C. O'NEAL,
oc25-tf Adm'r of John T. Evans, dee'd.
ANNEY'ri OLD DOMINION TONIC
BITTERS.
Those Bitters are the extract of the best and
most favorably known Medicinal Herbs,
Roots, Barks and Berries, together with suffi
cient Pure Old Cognac Brandy to preserve them
in any climate?forming, in elegant combina
tion, a superb Tonic, Alterative and Diuretic.
Thoy are confidently recommended in all cases
of Dyspepsia, Nervous Headaches, Indigestion
and Heartburn, Weakness, Langor and Debil
ity, Torpid Condition of the Liver, Obstinate
Constipation and Loss of Appotite. They are
also a sure preventive of Ague and Fever.
They are pleasant to the taste, and the most
delicate stomach will find nothing disagreeable
in them. Along water courses and in low and
marshy districts they will prove a sure safe
guard against the diseases incident to such sec
tions ot' the country. "Weak and debilitated
females will derive great benefit from their use.
In quart bottles, at $1 eacli. Prepared only by
JANflEY & CO.,
and for sale, both wholesale and retail, at their
Drug Warehouse, 145 King street, Alexandria,
Virginia.
Dry goods i dry goods i
Third trip North this season.
FALL bTOCK AT POPULAR PRICES.
We receive and open to-day a great xnanv
choice styles of goods, and oiler them at such
prices as cannot fail to please.
Country Merchants will find it to their inter
est to take advantage of our down prices.
Large lino of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods
now on sale, viz: Blankets, Flannels, Counter
panes, Comforts, Cloaks, Shawls, Dress Goods
in great variety, Brown and Bleached Domestics
very low, new style Calicoes, very handsome,
Table Damask, Towels, Crash, Cloths, Cassi
meres, Vostings, &c , &c., together with a great
many other goods, making our stock very full
and complete. D. F. BR ASHE AR,
H. B. Hoomks. 23o. 109 King street,
no* # Alexandria, Va.
A
UGUST FLOWER.
GREEN'S GREAT DYSPEPTIC PANACEA
Cures Dyspepsia in all its forms, such as dis
ease's of the Stomach, Bowels, Kidneys, Bladder,
Constipation, Billiousness, Sour Stomach, Heart
burn, Waterbrash, Sick Headache, and all the
terrible diseases caused by Dyspepsia Just re
ceived and for sale by
sepl WARFIELD & HALL.
LADIES' and MISSES' BALMORAL
SKIRTS, Breakfast Shawls and Knit Jack
ets at FERGUSON & BRO'S.,
sep 22 90 King street.
FER TILIZE US.
J. J. TURNER & CCVS.
EXCELSIOR
Tho price of this deservedly popular Fertilizer
is reduced to
FIFTY DOLLAKS PER TON.
In mechanical condition and quality EXCEL
SIOR is tho concedod standard of excellence,
and competitive tosts for seventeen years have
established its superiority for all soils and for all
crops. Apply to
aug 14 K. M. LAWSON.
R
EDUCTION
OF OBEK'S
IN PRICE
GUANO.
AA Guano, $55 ; Ammoniated Super Phos
phate, $45. Wo offer those well known Fertili
zers at greatly reduced prices, and will furnish
any information and Circulars, containing tes
timonials, on application.
P. B. HOOE, Agent,
aug 6 No. 2 Prince street.
S
TANDARD FERTILIZERS.
Wo offer the following popular Fertilizers at
reduced prices:
OBERS "AA" GUANO, $55.
AMMONIATED aUP. PHOSPHATE, $15.
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
P. B. HOOE, Agent,
aug 6 No. 2 Prince street.
JIUICIIIJYISTS.
W.
S. MOORE,
MACHINIST AND BLACKSMITH,
No. 65 Union streot,
Alexandria, Va.
Where he is prepared to furnish all kinds ol
MACHINERY. WROUGHT and CAST
IRON FENCES, &e
Repairing done with dispatch, and at prices
that were chargod previous to the wi-.r. jan 20
P
H1LIP PARK,
P R A CTI C A L P L U M B E R,
No. 12 South Fairfax street.
Tho oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city. All work done with
dispatch, and in the most durable and workman
like manner. Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBBING done at short notice, and by him
elf, or the most experienced workmen. ja 2-tf
Matin ague mixture
Will Positively Cure
CHILLS AND FEVKR !
This Mixture contains nothing whatever that
can injuro tho general health, nor is it disagroo
able to the taste. It is composed of the finost
ingredients, and tho patient need not change his
customary modo of living whilst taking tho rem
edy. It is a pleasant tonic, and if taken in small
quantities bof^re breakfast each day will pre
vont chills and fever in localities where miasma
prevails. It will bo found that Matin Ague
Mixture excites an appetite and improvos the
genoral health. For children as well as adults,
it will no found a most elfectual and pleasant
remody. Price $1 50 per bottle.
JAlNNEY&CO.,
Sole Proprietors and Manufacturers,
sop 2 145 King st., Aioxandria, Va.
UNS, CAVS, WADS, &c.? Just opened at
T 88 King street, Alexandria, Va., cornor of
Royal, an assortment ot English Twist Shot
Guns, of good quality, and at very low pricos;
also a Breech Loader, with all the fixtures,
shells, &c., Muskot Caps, Gun Wads, Flasks,
Pouches, Belts, &c., to which wo invito atten
tion.
sop 22 J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
Notions, hosiery, gloves, &c., &c.
We call special attention to our full stock
of Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Skirts, Fan
cy Silk Ties, Ladies' Vests, Belts, Mon's Meri
no Vests, Suspenders, Umbrellas, Overskirts,
&c.,?all at popular prices.
D. F. BRASH E A. R,
H. B. Hoomes. No. 109 King stroet,
nov 8 Alexandria, Va.
ECEIVED THIS DAY BY STEAMER.
R
25 bbls No. 1 Split Labrador Herring.
25 bbls No. 3 Mackerel.
Also on hand Family Hoe and No. 1 Potomac
Herring. For sale by
JOHNSON & SHERWOOD,
sep 17 N. E. cor. Cameron and Royal sts.
F~~OUGERA'S BEADY MADE MUSTABD
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 salo by
WARF1ELD & HALL,
aug 20 Corner Prince and Fairfax streets.
REDUCED PRICES?Wo are offering
FANCY GOODS, NOTIONS and TRIM
MINGS at reduced prices to make room for
Holidav Goods, which Mr. Ferguson is now in
New xork selecting, the arrival of which will
be duly noticed. FERGUSON & BRO.,
_dec 6 96 King street.
Goods that people want to buy
CHEAP?Canned Strawberries, Raspber
ries, Pineapple, Peaches, Winslow's Sweet Corn,
Green Corn, String and Lima Beans, Tomatoes,
Salmon, Lobster and Condensed Milk. The
place to buy theso cheap is at
dec 6 McBURN EY & SON'S.
NE W FR1N GES ! N EW FRIN GES1
Receivod to-day a full assortment of tho
above goods, in various stylos and shades; also
a full line of CORDED SILK DRESS BUT
TONS, in all shades, at
FERGUSON & BRO'S.,
nov 6 90 King street.
BLANKETS, FLANNELS, ^.-AUC
TION PUROH A SB-November 22d?We
receive and oiler tor sale an auction purchase of
Bed Blankets as cheap as ever sold in any mar
ket. D. F. BRASHEAR,
H. B. Hoomks. No. 10!J King street,
nov 22 Alexandria, Va. _
AKER'S PREMIUM BITTERS, a per
manent cure for Dyspepsia, Nervous De
bility and all diseases caused by a disordered
state of the liver or stomach. Just received a
fresh supply at
WAUFIELD & HALL'S,
sop 23 Corner Prince and Fairfax stroet.
SugarsT"
SUGARS!
Porto Rico, Demarara, A and B Crushed,
Granulated, Pulverized, and other Refined
Sugars, for sale by W. A. JOHNSON,
sep8 44, cor. Pitt and Queen sts.
CCONDENSED MILK, Cocoa Shells and full
J weight Adamantine Candles received to
dayby [oct 12] J. C. & E. MILB U R_N.
RIME N. Y. FACTORY CHEESE lor
- salo by
sep 21 GEO. McBURN EY & SON.
A NOTHER SUPPLY OF SMALL HAMS,
of best quality, receivod to-day by
oct 26 J. C. & E. MILBURN.
B
P
1 L BUSHELS PRIME- TIMOTHY
A. UU SEED. THOS. PERRY,
sep 13 17 King st'O^U
DU11G8 Jl.Vl) CHEMICALS.
GARFIELD & HALL,
DEUGGISTS
COR. PRINCE & FAIRFAX STS.
Prescriptions a specialty. English, French,
German and Domestic Toilet Soaps; Genuino
Farina Cologne; Magnolia, Hedyosmia, Gera
nium and Florida Water ; Genuino Lubin's Ex
tracts; Sponges, Hair Brushes and Combs; best
English Tooth Brushes; a full assortment of
Patent Medicine.-; Coxo's Gelatine; Corn
Starch; Sua Moss Farine; Spices of all kinds,
and a select stock of all articles sold by drug
gists at prices as low as the same quality can be
obtainod elsewhere. dec 1
J
S. n. JANNJEY. M. H, JA.NNKY.
A. A. WARFIELD.
AM KEY & CO.,
DEALERS IN
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, FAINTS, OILS,
VARNISHES. GARDEN SEEDS,
PATE NT MEDICINES AND
WINDOW GLA.SS,
No. 145 King streut, Alexandria, Va.
Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully
Compounded.
JIS" Orders and inquiries from the country
promptly attended to. oct 19?tf
FRANKLIN CREIGHTON~i
W.
Wholesale and Retail Dealer in
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDI
CINES, PAINTS, OILS, DYE STUFFS,
GARDEN SEED, &c., &c., &c.,
No. 85 King street, {under Sarepta Hall,)
Alexandria, Virginia.
Physicians' Prescriptions carefully compound
ed. Orders will receive prompt attention,
mh 21?tf
ESTABLISHED 1792,
S. LEADBEATER & BRO.
E.
Dealers in
PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS,
VARNISHES, GARDEN SEEDS,
BPICES, ACIDS, &c.,
Nos. 5 and 7 South Fairfax st.,
_aug 2?tf Alexandria^Va.
IVOOl) JiJYI) COJ?L>.
J^ANAWHA SPLINT COAL.
Wo have just receivod a consignment of the
abovo Coal, to which we invito the attention ot
consumers. It is pure and free from slate,
kindles roadily and heats quickly. Its combus
tion is complete, leaving no cinders.
T. J. M.EHAFFEY Sc CO.,
fob 10 Wharf and Yard foot of Queen st.
C^lOAL! COAL I
J COAL!
On the wharf and to arrive a full stock of all
kinds of
ANTHRACITE AND CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Sold at market rates per ton '2240 lbs.
aug 14?tf W. A. SMOOT, S 11x001'a wharf
/ 10ALI
COAL!
Wo havo now on hand and are constantly re
ceiving at our wharf and storage yards, foot of
Queen streets, all the host COaLS known to
this market. We name in part:
LYKEN'S VALLEY.
SHAMOK1N and EAST FRAN KLIN LOR
BISRRY RED ASH.
?JOHN'S, from EAGLE VlilN COLLIERY.
Tho celebratod CONTINENTAL and HA
ZEL DELL, from the Goodrich Colliery, os
loomed the best in the market.
-Ana LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of 'Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and N ut sizes.
Also, GEORGE:S CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL.
Also HICKORY, OAK end PINE WOOD.
Having ample space, each variety of Coal ia
kept distinct t'rom that of others, and is es
pecially prepared for family use. Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out well screonod and free from
slate, 2240 lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge & Grigg, corner King and
Royal sts., or at the yards will bo promptly filled.
T. J. MEHAFFE Y & CO.,
,iy 17 Wharf and Yards foot ot Queen st.
VOPJi K TJYE R Slum.
Alexandria. Va., "Dec. 1, 1875.
THE FIRM OF BECKHAM & LEE is this
day dissolved. Either partner will si.tcn in
settlement of accounts.
J. T. BECKHAM.
R. C. LEE.
B
I HAVE associated with mo Mr. C. S. TAY
LOR, Jr., and will continue in tho GENER
AL COMMISSION BUSINESS at our old
stand, under the firm name of J. T. BECK
HAM & CO. [dec 1-lmj J. T. BECKHAM.
LEDGER'S FLUID (RED), THE UNI
VERSAL DISINFECTANT. (Perman
ganate of Soda.) It is the only true disinfectant
known, all other preparations sold for this pur
pose being merely deodorizers (or articles wnich
possess the property of overpowering unpleasant
srnolls by thoir own pungent and often disagree
ablo and dangerous qualities.) It is particularly
adapted for disinfecting sick rooms in cases of
typhus fever, small pox, cholera, scarlot fever,
diarrhoea, and all contagious diseases, and foi
puriiying rooms in which there are dead bodies,
removing at once all unpleasant smells, and
destroying etFeetually any latent gorms of dis
ease. By placing the diluted fluid in dishes or
br.sins, about bod chambers, school rooms, work
shops, hospital wards, &c., it keeps the air in a
perfect state of purity. For stables, slaughtor
houses, butchers' shops, dairies, cellars, <fec., it
is invaluable, keoping them in a perfectly
wholesome stato, by merely sprinkling the di
luted fluid over the floors and walls. It keeps
dust bins, water closets, drains, urinals, &c.,
sweet and wholesome, by using once or twice a
day. For sale by JANNEY&CO.,
sop_13 145 King street. _
OYS' CASSIMERES?The best line of
goods for boys of the season?very cheap.
D. F. W1TMER CO.
LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S MERINO
VESTS; all numbers
D. F. WITMER CO.
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S LiOSE just
received. D. F. WITMER CO.
Q A DOZEN MORE OF THOSE VERY
0 tfc CHEAP SHIRT BOSOMS at about half
price. D. F. WITMER CO.
C^LOAKING BEAVERS from $2.50 up.
_ /_ Jiny *25 D. F. WITMER CO.
More new dry goods
December 1st, 1875.
Oood Goods at Popular Prices?New styles for
December sales.
We are constantly receiving largo linos of
choico and cheap goods, suited to the present
soason and wants of the public. Call and ex
amine stock and prices.
D. F. BR ASHE A R,
H. B. Hoombs. No. 109 King street,
dec 1 [Orang r.] Alexaudria, Va._
UJAT BlNlJlN GSM
/ COAT BINDINGS 1
We have received per express to-day our third
supply of Coat Bindings and Hercules Braid.
Those are good and cheap.
FERGUSON & BRO.,
nov 5 % King street
NEW GOODS?Received this day: Hub
bell's Prepared Wheat, Green's August
Flowor, Thompson's Tooth Soap, Piorcb's Na
sal Douches, Reed's American Shoe Dressing,
Durno's Catarrh Snuff and Pond's Extract of
Witch Hazel, [oct 19] J ANNE Y & CO._
NEW YORK ENAMELLED PAINT, al
ways ready 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.
KECEIVED THIS DAY BY RAIL a fine
lot of SUGAR CURED HA.MS, small
1 sizes. JuHNSON & SHERWOOD,
I oct 7 N. E. cor. Cameron and Royal sts.
1JJUYCIJ\'G JlC.1ItK.ll IES.
PKOF. L. E. VALENTINE'S
Fashionable Dancing Academy,
IIARMONIE HALL,
Opens for the reception of pupils on Thursday,
Nov. 18 Ladios 6.15; gentlemen 7.15 p. m.
I have the honor to announce to the citizens of
Alexandria and vicinity that I will open at the
above hall for a series of lossons, and hope my
past record in Washington as a teacher for the
last eight years will be sufficient recommenda
tion for those desirous of learning the art of
dancing.
All the modorn dances now used in fashion
able circles, including Boston, German, Double
Glide, &c., will be taught.
Days and Hours of Tuition: Class for ladiess
exclusive on Mondays and Thursdays, at 6.15 to
7.15 p. m.; rounion of both classes same evenings
7.15 to 8.15; gentlemen's class Mondays and
Thursdays, at 8.15 to 9.15 p. m.
Terms: One month $4; one quarter $10 ; lady
and gentleman, entering together, per month,
$6; do., por quarter ?16.
A reduction made to clubs or two or more of
a family. Circulars can be had at the Academy
or at the most prominent stores in the city.
nov 15-lm
VltOFESSHWJtL, VA it Its.
A CARD.?Circumstances rendering it de
sirable that I should locate in Baltimore, I
have transferred my DENTAL PRACTICE in
Alexandria to DR. D. N RUST. He has been
for so many years associated with me as to need
no introduction or endorsement, his skill, ability
and reputation for honesty and high integrity
being well 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 so
long, I have been favored. ?
JAMES B. HODGK1N.
Alexandria, Va., mar 10-tf
QO^.RlOHARdjT lTmaURY,
ATTORNEY and COUNSELLOR AT LAW,
1015 Main street.
RICHMOND, VA.
Special facilities for prompt collections
throughout Virginia and West Virginia. Monoy
invariably remitted on day of receipt.
Refers to: Gov. Jno. Letcher,(rocent partner)
Loxington, Va.; Gov. Jas. L. Kemper 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
FIJYJiJYViJIL,.
WTO. CO USE,
STOCK, EXCHANGE AND COLLEC
TION KBtOJ&Elt,
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 Now York or Baltimore
on commission.
Virginia Coupons, receivable for taxes, 'or
salo.
Agont for the MUTUAL LIFE INSUR
ANCE CO., of New_York. jy 2
JgURKE & HERBERT,
Dealers in
GOLD, GOVERNMENT BONDS, LOCAL
STOCKS, AND ALL FIRST-CLASS
RAILROAD BONDS and other
good investment securi
ties, have for sale
VIRGINIA COUPONS, receivable fortaxes.
ALEXANDRIA CORPORATION SIX
PER CENT BONDS.
Any information in regard to investments
choerfully given. my 2)
It'JS IfEJIIjE fiS.
ICE! ICE! ICE!
A full supply of
NORTHERN ICE,
from the clearest 01 w^ter, and of unusual PU
RITY and solidity', constantly on hand.
Persons desiring to secure their summer's
supply of the article, ABSOLUTELY FREE
FROM ALL IMPURITIES, and at REA
SONABLE RATES, can do so by leaving their
orders at ray office, or by arrangement with my
drivers.
F. A.. REED,
ap2i __ JANNEY'S WHARF.
EW HAMS and BREAST.BACON ro
ceived and for sale by
DAVY & HARMON.
IS
D
RIED SWEET CORN,
SPICED SALMON,
NEW BUCKWHEAT,
GRAHAM FLOUR,
Received and for sale by
DAVY & HARMON.
Farina, corn starch, gelatine,
Babbitt's, Rumford's and Patapsco Yeast
Powders, and pure Ground Spices, always on
hand by
nov 1 DAVY & HARMON.
REED'S AMERICAN DRESSING, for la
dies' and children's boots, shoes, rubbers,
leather bags, &c., softening the leather and
making it waterproof. This is the only article
in the market which combines a permanont
Blacking with a glossy Dressing. For ladies
and children's shoes which have worn red ib is
particularly adapted?it will give them a perfect
dressing and will not rub off or crock the
clothing. It is believed to bo the best thing ever
offerod for leather bags, trunks, &c.,?it makes
an olastic surface, and gives a bright lustre.
Price twonty-live cents. For sale by the dozen
or single bottlo.
oct 2o J A NN E Y & CO.
Y THIS A. JvFs. STEAMER
B
The last of another large purchase of
DRESS GOODS, carpets, OIL CLOTHS,
CALICOES, COTTONS, &c.,
fresh from the New York market and at the
lowest prices yet reached. Our stock is lull in
all its departments, and purchasers at wholesale
or retail who desire a largo stock to select Irom
and low prices will do well to call and see us.
nov ?J D. F. W1TMER CO.
2HIIDS PORTO RICO MOLASSES, suit
able for baking, ju3t received; also prime
New Orleans and Porto Rico Molasses, Syrups
and Strained Honey, for sale by
dec 4 J. C. & E_MILBURN._
BLACK LACE SCARFS.
A large assortment, at less than half their
value, at FERGUSON & BRO'S.,
oct 29 {J6 King street.
French and american wFndow
GLASS, of all sizes, from 6x8 to 21x36, in
large stock and for saLe by the box or single
light. [sep 21] JANNEY & CO._
SPICES?Grain and Ground Cloves, Pepper,
Allspice, Mace and Ginger, constantly on
hand at DAVY & HARMON'S,
sepl Cor. Prince and Royal streets.
Received this day by rail 15 bbis
Standard A Sugar and 10 bbls Yellow do.
For sale low by
_octJ7 J OHNSON & SHERWOOD.
SMALL HAMS for sale by
nov y J. C. & E. MILBURN.
RU1L.1JIJYQ MATERIAL,.
JOHN T. CllEIGIITON & SON,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Hardware,Cutlery, HorseShoes
Iron, Plough Castings, Nail Rods, Axlo
Grease, Wagon. Materials, House
keepers' Goods, &c.,jcc.
NO. 88 KIMG STREET, CORNER ROYAL
mli 8 Alexandria, Virginia.
B. F. PEAKE. A. W. NALLS.
JOITN W. PEAKE.
g F. PEAKE & CO.,
(Successors to J as. W, Nails, Son & Co.)
LEALERS IN
DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, PAINTS, HARD
WARE, LEADS, OILS, CEMENT,
CALCINED PLASTER, &c.,
No. 187 King street,
feb2-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
LORD & TAYLOR,
Importers and Dealers in
Foreign and Domestic Dry Goods
Will, owing to their great success during the
past season, in filling ordors from all parts of
the United States, givo greater ATTENTION
to OUT-OF-TOWN business. With an en
larged DEPARTMENT and increased FA
CILITIES, they will lill all ordors by mail with
their usual PROMPTNESS, and, they trust,
with COMPLETE SATISFACTION.
BLACK and COLORED SILKS, FALJ
and WINTER DRESS GOODS, SHAWLS,
CLOAKS, LINENS, PRINTS, &c. Also
HAMBURGS, INSERTIONS, EDGINGS,
TRIMMINGS, &c. PLAIN and FANCY
HOSIERY, GLOVES. UMBRELLAS, &o.,
&c. Each department being complete and re
pieto with ill tho novelties to be tound in tlio
European narkots.
ur Ladies' Shoe Department contains a
stocK of Winter Shoes unsurpassed ior elegance,
durability and lownoss of price. Directions lor
self-measurement sent on application.
Complete assortment ol Gents' Furnish
ing Goods, Shirts, CoLars, Cull's, Ties, Hose,
Gloves, &c. Goods sent to any part of the
country. Shirt measurements sent ou appli
cation.
For the accommodation of Ladies ami
Families who are unable to visit thy city, full
lines of samples of all grades of Dry Goods will
be sent, and orders by mail lilled with the
greatest possible care.
Broadway am! Twentieth street,
New lokk.
sop 9?law3m
KECEiVED THIS DAY?Crushed, Pulver
ized, Granulated, A and Extra C Sugars ;
aiso Layer, Valencia and Mat Raisins; Irimo
New Citron, Currants and Cranberries; Corn
Starch, Gelatine, Apple But!er and Mince Moat;
Mixed Pickles, Sardines, Olive and Sweet Oils
and French Mustard; Canned Lobster, Canned
Poaehos, Canned Tomatoes, Flavoring Extracts
and Spices; English Dairy and Eastern Factory
Cheese, togethor with a full supply of Fresh
Butter and Eggs. For sale by
JOHNSON ifc SHERWOOD,
dec 9 N. E. cor. Cameron and Royal sts.
N
OTICE I NOTICE
We have just received from one of tho largest
retailers ol New York, who has declined busi
ness, a large and superior stock of
LADIES' FINE SHOES,
of the very best manufacturers ^Edwin C. Burt's
and others) which will be sold at prices much
lower than they can be bought in any city in
the United States. W. B. WADDEY,
oct 18 74 King street, Alexandria, Va.
FLOO It STAIN?Wohavo just manufactured
a fresh supply of the above articlo, which
has given such groat satisiactioa to all of our
customers who have tried it. In color, it is of a
rich dark walnut, and it is prepared all ready
for immediate application. Shipped to tho
country in any quantity desired. Sold by tlie
pint or gallon by
oct *20 JAN NET & CO.
LACK ALPACAS AND MOHAIRS.
M
B
By this a. m's. Express.
More of our regular line, thoroughly tofted in
this markot by several year?' sales. These goods
are unsurpassed in color and linish, and as wo
buy very largely of them, wo oiler inducements
to purchasers. [oc20] D. F. WITMKB CO.
HAIR BRUSHES, COMBS and TOILET
ARTICLES.
Also a full line of JEWELRY, MILLINE
RY ORN AM ENTS and NOTIONS.
Also THOMPSON'S GLOVE-FITTING and
BEST IMPORTED CORSETS.
FERGUSON & BRO.,
_aug 30 M King street.
{jJOAPS! SOAPS i?B. T. iiabuiu's bosi, Hig
O gins' Gorman Laundry, Tobriner's and Mc
Donel's best, Dobbins' Electric, Kitchen, Crys
tal, Palm, Sunflower, and a variety of other
Laundry Soaps; also a full supply of Toilet
Soaps in store and for sale low by
W. A. JOHNSON,
sop 7 44 corner Pitt and Queen sts.
CCLOAKS! CLOAKS! CLOAKSl
J November 12, 1875.
Wo open to-day a large and choice lino of
Ladies' Cloaks, rocoived por express from the
manufacturer?some of them very elegant.
D. F. BRASHEAR,
H. B. Hoomks. No. 10U King street,
nov 12 _ Alexandria, Va._
ORE OF THAT CHEAP BLACK BEA
VER JUST OPENED.
IT WILL MAKE A CHEAP HANDSOME
CLOAK.
_ nov 11 D. F. WITM ER 00.
JEWELRYl JEWELRY I
We have just opened a fino assortment of
Jewelry, consisting of Plated Bracelets, Sleevo
Buttons, Studs, Garnet Sets and a variety of
other goods, which are offered at very low
prices. FERGUSON & BRO.,
nov 12 % k.ing street.
A FULL LINE OF LADIES' AND
CllILLREN'S VESTS, at verv low
prices; also a complete assortment of Ladies'
and Children's Striped Hoso, at
FERGUSON & BRO'S.,
nov 12 90 King street.
USE TH E
IMPERIAL FRENCH GREEN.
It is not poisonous ; it is linor in texture; has
more body, and is the most brilliant in the
world. For sale by B. F. PEAKE & CO.,
jy 2 1?7 King street.
SAUSAGE CUTTERS, Coal Hods, Stove
Shovels, I'okers, Coal Seives, Stove Lustre,
Brushes and other goods suited to tho^ season.
Priccs reduced. Call and see, at 88 King St.,
corner of Roval.
oct 12 _ J. T. CUEIGHTON & son.
QTARCH!
O STARCH1
Duryea's Satin Glo?.=, Clement's Unchemicaled
and Fox's Starch, for sale by
W. A. JOHNSON,
sep8 44, cor. Pitt and Queen sts.
B
AKERS' OLD WHEAT FLOUR.
50 barrels CROWN JEWEL SPRING
WHEAT FLOUR for sale by
THOS. PERRY,
sep 13 No. 17 King street.
Notice i . notice i
I have this day received a large supply of
GREEN'S AUGUST FLOWER, and BOS
OHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP?Ague Conquer
er. Also some sample bottles.
W. F. CREIGHTON,
aug 13 85 King street,
PEARL GRITS, whito, for sale by
dec 1U J. C. it E. Ml LB URN,