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CHARLES KING .- This gentleman, at his store, No. 67 Cameron street, does a large business ns Grocer. He has a fine assortment of Liquors, Teas, &c. A call will satisfy any that it is not to their interest to go further. A reliable house. (Seo card.)
K. KEMPER -This gentleman, (Attorney for the City,) at his office, No. 56 King street, will give his undivided attention to all cases at law entrusted to him. He is also a Notary Public. (See card.)
JOHN LANNON .- This well-known wholesale merchant has re- cently removed to the corner of Market alley and the Strand, (Maryland Ferry Slip.) He has had built one of the very finest and substantial wharves on the river front to accommodate his river trade. Mr. Lannon is the agent for the steamers "Mattano" and "Enterprise," for Dupont's powder, and for Baltimore and Phila- delphia Ale. He is a reliable gentleman, and all who may deal with him will be pleased. (See card.)
THOMAS LANNON .- This gentleman, at his wholesale and retail house, No. 107, corner of Pitt and Cameron streets, is fully prepared to sell Groceries, Liquors, Feed, Wood, &c., at pleasing prices. A reliable house. (See card.)
WM. F. LEEF .- This gentleman, at his store, No. 157 King street, has a variety of choice Cigars, Tobacco, Snuff, Fishing Tackle, Base Balls and Buts. Fancy Articles a specialty. Give him a call, and get your money's worth. (See card.)
N. LINDSAY & Co .- These gentlemen are wholesale dealers in Groceries, Fish, and Produce, at Nos. 6 and 8 King street. They have established a fine business there, and persons dealing with them may rely upon fair transactions. (See card.)
E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO .- This, the very oldest establishment in the city, was founded by Edward Stubler, a native of Peters- burg, Va., in 1792. In 1820 the firmn was E. Stabler & Son. In 1831, William Stabler. In 1840, Wm. Stabler & Co. In 1844, W. Stabler & Bro. In 1852, John Leadbeater. In 1857, J. Lead- beater & Son. In 1860, Leadbeater & Co. In 1865, E. S. Leadbeater & Co. In 1869, E. S. Leadbeater & Bro .- the designa-
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tion by which it is now known. This time-honored landmark of the town was founded by the grandfather of the present proprietors; and through all civil and political disturbances has "pursued the even tenor of its ways" down to the present time-a period of ninety-one years. It would be superfluous in the editors of this book to undertake to say anything in behalf of this remarkable establish- ment; the very perpetuity of the house speaks all that need be said for it. We can only aver that (it goes without saying) this house is reliable. Long may it continue to dispense its pure Drugs, Medicines, Paints, &c., to a people who, for nearly a century,, man and boy, have fully appreciated them and their predecessors. (See card.)
LYCETT'S BINDERY .- This establishment, now under the charge of the successor of Mr. Lycett-H. W. Mc NEAL-No. 1010 and 1012 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C., is prepared to do, expeditiously, and upon reasonable terms, all kinds of binding, ruling of all descriptions, &c. Map mounting a specialty. (See card.)
T. J. MEHAFFEY & Co .- These gentlemen, large dealers in Coal and Wood, at their wharves and yard, foot of Queen street, are prepared, with their well known business tact, to supply all de- mands from town and country. All persons dealing with them can rest assured they will be fairly dealt with. A reliable estab- lishment. (See card.)
WM. H. MAY & SON .- These gentlemen, at their extensive establishment, Nos. 11 N. Fairfax and 33 S. Union streets, and their Plow Works, Fairfax street, between Queen and Princess, have and continue to manufacture Plows, Castings, and Fertilizers, and deal in Agricultural Implements, Field and Garden Seeds. The Agricultural Implement business was started by the senior member of the firm in 1852, and it is now the largest implement manufacturing house in the State. They carry a large stock of wagons and all kinds of implements. They have, also, an exten- sive retail as well as wholesale trade. A reliable house. (See card.)
W. S. MOORE -This gentleman, the proprietor of the "Old Dominion Works," Nos. 59 and 65 South Union street, is prepared to furnished at the shortest notice and upon reasonable terms, all kinds of Machinery, Iron and Brass Castings, Wrought and Cast Iron Fences, Mill work, &c. REPAIRING of all kinds promptly
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executed. He purchases, at highest market rates, old Wrought and Cast Iron, Brass, Copper, Lead, &c. IIe is particularly recommended for dressing Mill Picks, Facing Hammers, and all kinds of edge tools. Give him a call. (See card.)
J. C. MILBURN .- This gentleman is largely engaged in the Grocery and Tea business at No. 17 North Royal street. He also does a Commission business and solicits orders and consignments. Ile promises careful attention to all orders, &c., and is a reliable man. (See card.)
McLEAN & UHLER .- These gentlemen, at their well-known house, No. 76 King street, deal in House and Furnishing Goods, Cutlery, Plated, Tin, Japanned, Wood and Willow Ware, Paper Bags, &c. The celebrated Windsor Coffee Pot and Hitchcock Lamp a specialty. A reliable house. (See card.)
JOHN A. MARSHALL .- This gentleman, at his wholesale and retail house, No. 235, corner of Duke and Henry streets, has a large stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Shoes, Clothing, Wood, Rail- road Ties, Hoops, &c., for sale upon the most pleasing terms. A reliable house. (Sec card.)
WILLIAM MURRAY .- This gentleman, at his store, No. 123 King street, is prepared to do any work, in his line, in the most artistic manner. He keeps thoroughly up with the latest fashions, and his intentions are to please all who patronize him. He keeps a full line of Cloths of all kinds for his customers to select from. A reliable house. (See card.)
W. A. MOORE -This gentleman, at his counting room, No. 27 North Union street, (No. 9 Cazenove's Wharf,) buys and sells all kinds of grain. He is also engaged in the Shipping and Commis- sion business. A reliable house. (See card.)
E. J. MILLER & Co .- This establishment, founded in 1822, and ! just as buoyant and juvenile as ever, offer for sale China, Glass and Queensware, at No. 65 King street, of their own direct importa- tion. A reliable house. (See card.)
GEO. McBURNEY & SON .- These gentlemen, at their establish- ment S. W. corner of King and Washington streets, ("McBurney's Building,") have an elegant and large assortment of Groceries, Liquors, &c., which they sell at wholesale ani retail. They make Teas, Canned Goods, and Fine Liquors a specialty. A call upon them is all that is needed, and no one will fail to purchase. A reliable firm. (See card.)
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LEONARD MARBURY .- This gentleman, the Attorney for the Commonwealth for the City, at his office, No. 56 King street, attends to all legal business entrusted to his care. (See card.)
C. L. NEALE & SON .- These gentlemen are largely engaged in the Marble and Stone Cutting business, corner of Duke and Columbus streets. They are reliable persons, and will execute with fidelity and dispatch all work entrusted to them. (See card.)
NALLS & Co .- These gentlemen, at No. 49 South Union street are prepared, on the shortest notice, to furnish the very best and most celebrated Ground Plaster in the Market. They deal in Meal, &c., and guarantee fair dealing and honest weight. (See card.)
O'NEAL & CORBETT .- This long established and well-known firm have been making about 1,500,000 bricks per annum. They employ thirty-five men and boys. They placed in position, last season, the most improved machinery, and are now prepared to turn out a much larger quantity of bricks; and, if such a thing can be, of an improved quality. They have the very best clay for the purpose in the country, and their bricks have a wide reputation for superior excellence. A most reliable firm. (See card.)
B. F. PRICE .- This gentleman, our principal Architect and Builder, who has designed, executed and re-modeled a large number of stores, dwellings, offices, and public buildings in the city, offers his professional services to the people of town and country, and ne one can do better than by engaging his intelligent services. His card, which will be found in another page of this book, fully ex- plains himself. (See card.)
PERRY, SMOOT & Co .- These gentlemen are extensive dealers in Lumber, Lime, Cement, Nails, Shingles, &c., at their old stand No. 25, corner Union and Cameron streets. Their yards are well filled with all the variety of commercial lumber known to the trade, and all persons dealing with them may rely upon having exact justice done them. (See card.)
PORTNER'S BREWERY .- This great establishment was founded in 1861 by Mr. Robert Portner, the present proprietor. It com- menced with small beginnings, as is usual with large and success- ful houses. In the first year it made only 1,000 barrels of beer ; in 1882, it made 40,000. There is used in the manufacture of beer, yearly, 100,000 bushels of malt and 80,000 pounds of hops. Ca- pacity of daily brewing 250 barrels. It employs thirty-five to
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forty men about the brewery ; makes thirty tons of ice daily, and consumes 2,500 tons of coal per year. The buildings cover upwards of three acres of ground. He has now employed in the South engaged in handling his beer 91 men. For bottling there are used yearly six hundred and nineteen thousand two hundred bottles, (619,200,) and the business constantly assuming larger proportions. (See card.)
GEO. T. PRICE .- This gentleman, at his place of business, No. 16 North Fairfax street, corner of Market Space, has a fine assort- ment of Groceries and Provisions, and is an agent for sale of all kinds of fresh Fish in season, and country produce generally. Persons dealing with the above can rely upon fair terms. (Sce card.)
FREDERICK PAFF .- This gentleman, at his store No. 99 King street, has a splendid stock of Fine Boots and Shoes on hand. Ile manufactures to order all kinds of Boots and Shoes. A reliable house. (See card.)
JOHN T. PRICE & SON .- These gentlemen, at their "National Hotel Stables," No. 311, 6th street, N. W., Washington, D. C., are prepared, upon immediate notice, to furnish first-class Carriages for hire day or night, with drivers in livery, if required. We recommend these stables. (See card.)
B. F. PEAKE .- This gentleman, at his place of business, corner of King and Pitt streets, has a large stock of Doors, Sashes, Blinds, Hardware, Oils, Leads, Slate Mantels, Cement, &c. Mr. PEAKE, though lately burnt out by a disastrous fire, Phenix-like, has arisen from his ashes, and will welcome all his former and new customers. A reliable house. (Sce card.)
PEAKE & NALLS .- These gentlemen, of the most reliable sort, who are engaged in the Door, Sash, Blind, and Hardware business, &c., corner of King and St. Asaph streets, are prepared to furnish everything in their line at the shortest notice, and upon easy terms. Their goods are shipped to any part of the country expe- ditiously and safely. To persons who contemplate building. remodeling, or repairing, this is the place to deal. See advertise ment in another page of book. (See card.)
EDWARD QUINN .- This gentleinan, at his store on Oronoc, between Pitt and St. Asaph streets, has a large and varied stock of Groceries, Liquors, Wood and Coal, and he cordially invites the inspection of the public. Fair dealing guaranteed. (See card.)
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G. WM. RAMSAY .- This gentleman, at his well-known place of business, S. E. corner of King and St. Asaph streets, has one of the largest and most elegant assortment of Groceries. Teas, and Coffees to be found in the State. His establishment always presents a fine appearance ; being arranged in an artistic manner, and is well worthy of the consideration of all intending to deal. (See card.)
SAMUEL J. REID .- This gentleman, at his store, S. E. corner of Duke and Fairfax streets, has for sale upon pleasing terms Meats and Fish of his own curing, in their various styles. He fills orders from the North and South, and Alexandrians residing in the West and far South always send home for "Reed's Potomac's." A reliable house. (See card.)
THOMAS V. RISHEILL .- This gentleman manufactures at his ex- tensive Planing Mills, corner of Fairfax and Queen streets, all kinds of Doors, Blinds, Sash, Mouldings, Brackets, Newels, &c., and patrons may rely upon prompt and honorable dealing. Coun- try trade a specialty. (See card.)
F. A. REED & Co .- These gentlemen, at their place of business, Janney's Wharf, deal very largely (wholesale and retail) in North- ern Ice. West India Cooperage a specialty. They are the agents for the New York, Boston, Philadelphia and Norfolk steamers. An enterprising and reliable firm. (See card.)
M. SCHULER .- This gentleman, at his stalls No. 12 and 15 City Market, and at his store No. 295 King street, offers for sale Sausage, &c., of his own manufacture, and deals in Provisions, Fresh, Salt and Smoked Meats of all kinds. He also deals in Milch Cows. All persons having use for the articles he has for sale would do well to give him a call. He has been long estab- lished here, and is a reliable dealer. (See card.)
I. SCHWARZ .- This gentleman, at his establishment, No. 132 King street, keeps for sale on plensing terms a large stock of Dry Goods, Carpeting, Matting, Millinery, Picture Frames, &c. His house is well worthy of patronage. (See card.)
W. A. SMOOT & Co .- These gentlemen, do a large importing busi- ness, as also a heavy coastwise one. They import 15,000 tons of Plaster in Jump, 20,000 sacks Salt, and handle about 7,000 tons of Guano and Fertilizers, and 20,000 tons of Coal-Anthracite and Cumberland. They have the best wharves, deepest and widest water, with railroad tracks running into their yards and on their wharves, along side of the vessels which may be receiving or dis-
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charging cargo, thus giving peculiar facilities for trade. A reliable concern. (See card.)
STEINER & YONE, agents, corner King and Fairfax streets, employ in their extensive Cigar Making Establishment upwards of thirty workmen, and manufacture about 2,000,000 fine cigars per annum. Judging from the present demand they will have to double the number of their hands this year. The great reputation attained by this firm and factory is due to the uniformity of their cigars and the careful preparation of their stock. They work no tobacco under two years old, and consequently have no rank nor gummy stock for their customers. They are constantly making special brands for their jobbing trude. These gentlemen are reli- able business men. (See card.)
ST. JOHN'S ACADEMY-R. L. CARNE, Principal .- The special adaptation of Alexandria for schools, on account of its accessibility ; to many railroad connections ; its proximity to the sent of Federal Government, giving easy access to its museums, art galleries, &c., without exposure to its allurements and temptations ; the moral and religious character of our Alexandria community ; the healthfulness of the city ; its most excellent and pure water, give to this town & decided advantage over others. St. John's Academy was founded by the Rev. John Smith in 1833, and has been under the charge of Mr. R. L. Carne since 1847. It is one of the few Military Schools in the U. S. which have tents and other camp equipage, and go into camp every year. This school has educated and trained over fifteen hundred boys and men, represented by twelve States and Territories. It will celebrateits semi centennial in June, 1883. This school is first-class in every respect. (See card.)
C. C. SMOOT & SONS-Alexandria Tannery .- This business was founded in 1820 by C. C. Smoot, Sr., progenitor of the above. They tan 35,000 sides oak sole leather a year, and use in the man- ufacture 4,000 cords of chestnut oak bark, and 400 barrels of lime. They employ thirty men and six horses. Their leather is sold in Boston, New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore, where it is in large demand. They are also the proprietors of the Spetryville Tannery, at Sperryville, Rappahannock county, Va., established in 1866, which tans 25,000 sides oak sole leather yearly; uses 2,750 cords of chestnut oak bark, and 300 barrels of lime ; employs thirty men and twenty horses. Leather finds a market as above. A large
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part of the leather made at these works are turned into belting for driving machinery. It goes without saying that this is a reliable concern. (See card.)
STONE'S GALLERY .- This gentleman, at his studio, No. 69 King street, is prepared to execute, at the shortest notice, all kinds of fine Photographs, &c. Old pictures enlarged to any size, and finished in oil or India ink. The only establishment in the city, and eminently worthy of patronage. (See card.)
L. STABLER & Co .- These gentlemen, at their stand, N. W. corner of King and Washington streets. have on hand a capital assortment of Drugs, Chemicals, Cigars, Tobacco, Fine Tooth and Hair Brushes, Cologne and Perfumery. A call at this house will amply repay the customer. (See card )
W. H. SMITH & SON .- These gentlemen, at their store in the Market building, opposite the Express office, are largely engaged in packing Oysters. They fill all orders with promptness and guarantee satisfaction. A reliable house. (See card.)
JOSIAH H. D. SMOOT .- This gentlemen, at his time-honored establishment, which was founded in 1822 by his father, is prepared to furnish Lumber, Lime, Cement, Laths, Shingles, Nails, and everything usually sold by a first-class lumber dealer. His place of business is at No. 21 North Union street and strand. A reliable house. (See card.)
. HENRY STRAUSS .- This gentleman, at his place of business, No. 66 King street, sells, by wholesale and retail, Ready Made Cloth - ing and Gent's Furnishings, and Hats, Trunks and Satchels. A call upon him would meet with great business courtesy, and parties would do well to do so. A reliable house. (See card.)
STANSBURY & BRO .- This firm, corner of King and Washington streets, "McBurney's Building," have all kinds of Stove and Heater Work, Tin and Sheet Iron Work, Roofing and Guttering, and will execute all work committed to them with promptness. (See card.)
. CHARLES E. STUART .- (Late Judge of the Corporation Court.) This gentleman, at his office, No. 68 Prince street, is prepared to give his whole attention to all cases of law that comes into his hands. He practices in the State and Federal Courts. (See card.)
ALBERT STUART .- This gentleman, at his office, No. 75 Prince
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street, gives his attention, as Attorney at Law, to all cases entrusted to him. (See card.)
FRANCIS L. SMITH .- This gentleman, whose card appears in this book, practices in all the Courts of the State and United States. (See Card.)
. JUSTUS SCHNEIDER .- This gentleman, at his first-class Restau- rant, No. 2 King street, south side, near the Washington Ferry landing, serves nothing but the choicest viands and liquors at his house. The traveling public, and others, would do well to give him a call. (Sec card )
S. TENNESSON & Co .- These gentlemen, at their store, No. 114 King street, are always prepared to execute with great neatness, dispatch and fidelity all work in their line. They are Decorative Paper Hangers ; and have for sale and hang Wall Paper, Picture Frames, Window Shades, Cornices, &c. A reliable firm. . (See card.)
THE TONTINE .- This justly celebrated and model Hotel and Restaurant, formerly known as "Cooney's," Nos. 59 and 61 Came- ron street, Alonzo Mills, proprietor, has recently been remodeled and refurnished throughout with new and elegant furniture, and continues to enjoy its high reputation with its numerous patrons, north and south ; in neither of which sections is it excelled for ex- cellence. His wines and brandies are imported : his cigars are choice, rooms and table first class. (See card.)
VIRGINIA MIDLAND RAILWAY .- This favorite road, under the management of the IIon. John S. Barbour, and a full corps of Directors, is working its way, (if indeed it has not reached that point,) to the first rank of the first-class trunk lines of the country. It has grown to be a powerful corporation ; and is so well and favora- bly known throughout the State and country that further com- mendation from us would be superfluous. (See card.)
F. L. VANAUREN .- This gentleman, at his place of business No. 74 King street, has for sale elegant Pianos, Organs, Violins, Sheet Music, &c., at prices lower than Baltimore wholesale prices. Give him a call. He is a reliable man. (See card.)
VIRGINIA HEADQUARTERS .- This house, at the S. E. corner of 10th street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C., JOSEPH W. DENTY, proprietor, welcomes all guests from the "Old Domin-
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ion." He has the finest Liquors, Wines, and Cigars on Sale. Give him a call. (See card.)
PHILIP VOGELGESANG .- This gentleman, at his Bakery, No. 65 Cameron street, sells most excellent bread-thought by some to be the finest and best they ever ate. A call will satisfy any doubtful mind. (See card.)
F. R. WINDSOR .- This gentleman's extensive Brickyards at "Fort Runnion," Alexandria county, Va., have a capacity be- tween three and four millions of bricks per year of the most ap- proved manufacture. His bricks rank "A. No. 1." This busi- ness was founded in 1868 by James Cochran, and has been in successful operation ever since. Parties desiring bricks, for any purpose, cannot fail to be properly and promptly attended to. It is a reliable concern. The bricks are made by machinery and hand. (See card.)
W.B. WADDEY .- This gentleman, at his wholesale and retail establishment, No. 110 King street, keeps always on hand one of the largest stocks of goods in his line south of the Potomac. First- class Boots and Shoes are sold here. Ladies' and Childrens Shoes and Gaiters a specialty. A reliable house. (See card.)
B. WHEATLEY .- This gentleman, at his place of business, No. 189 King street, gives his careful attention to the Undertaking business. A reliable house. (See card.)
WISE & Co .- These gentlemen do a general insurance business at 87 King street, and any person having business to transact with them in their line will be fairly dealt with. A reliable firm. (See card.)
HENRY WILDT .- This gentleman, at his store, No. 10 North Royal street, deals in Watches, Jewelry, Solid and Plated Silver ware, Clocks, Spectacles, Eye Glasses, &c., and is a trustworthy and reliable person. Repairing a specialty. (See card.)
D. G. WATKINS & Co .- These gentlemen are proprietors of the "Old Dominion Mills," and do business at No. 12 South Union street. A reliable house. (See card.)
W. H. WILKENING .- This gentleman, at his Restaurant Sample Room, No. 483 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C., has one of the finest lines of Wines, Liquors, Ales, &c., to be found any- where. He will welcome his friends from the Old Dominion. (See .. card.)
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ADDENDA.
The following names were inadvertently omitted on page 41, and are now inserted :
Lawrence B. Taylor, Judge Advocate, Army Northern Virginia, with rank of Colonel; died Nov. 16, 1873.
Thomas T. Hill, Paymaster C. S. Army, 1861-2; Judge Advo- cate Third Army Corps, 1862-65, rank of Major; died June 22, 1873-a brother of Gen. A. P. Hill, who was killed in front of Petersburg in 1865.
Louis A. Armistead, Major U. S. Army 1861; resigned, crossed the Plains, and entered the service of the Confederate States ; com- missioned a colonel, and assigned to the command of the- 57th regiment Virginia Infantry; Brigadier General in 1862 ; mortally wounded in the celebrated charge of Pickett's division at Gettys- burg. in July, 1863.
Levi Hurdle, Q. M. Department, C. S. Army ; died Dec. 20, 1864. His son Armstead U., was detached from his regiment on account of ill health ; since dead.
Joseph Williams, Co. E, 17th Va. Regiment; died July 18, 1865.
Dr. J. Conway Broun, Private 8th Virginia Infantry, and Sur- geon C. S. A. ; died Nov. 2, 1867. Capt. D. G. Meade, A. C. S.
F. Westwood Ashby ; died July 17, 1870.
R. R. Fowle, served during the war; died March 8, 1873.
Wm. H. Carlin, C. S. A .; died March 13, 1870.
Joshua P. Taylor; died in 1863.
Dr. Harold Snowden, Assistant Surgeon ; made Surgeon upon the promotion of Dr. M. M. Lewis. Capt. W. D. Corse, A. Q. M.
In 1862, Capt. Kemper, of Kemper's Battery, was promoted to the rank of Major, and assigned to the command of a Battalion of Artillery, attached to General R. E. Lee's Headquarters ; was badly wounded at the 2d battle of Manassas ; promoted Lieut. Col. of Artillery, and sent to Charleston, S. C., surrendered at Greens- boro, N. C., with Gen. Jos. E. Johnston in May, 1865.
On page 41 the name of J. II. D. Smoot appears. It should read : Cupt. J. II. D. Smoot, A. Q. M. Capt. Smoot still has his commission, bearing the signature of JEFFERSON DAVIS, President of the Confederate States.
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