ALEXANDRIA, Va,


September 9th, 1876.
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MEssRs. EDlroRs: An effort is 10 be made
here during the present week to make provision
for the regular holding Of temperance meetings
under the direction of Harmony Division, No
2, Sons OF t., and Associations Nos. and |.
Junior u B. Of T. Committees from these
Associations have been appointed TO confer on
the subject, and when the arrangements are
completed, due notice will be given OF their
character.


Business, during the last few days, has
somewhat improved; but il is yet extremely
dull, and will continue so, / presume, tor sev,.
eral weeks longer, when the fall trade will
commence. .


On Saturday (he l2th) we are to have
military turn out, as usual, though ! believe in
larger numbers.


The mount Vernon Guards and Ringgold
Cavalry, it is said, intend paying visit to the
District, the latter in their new and splendid
uniform, just procured. l..