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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10
BY Yesterday Evening" Mails.

Correspondence Of the alexandria Gazette
REcToRrowN, FauqAier Co., Va, NV o.
EDUCATION. "A favorable openingis presen-
ted to some epterprising teacher to establish
a permanently progressive and profitable
School. either day or boarding, 10 this place,
The politeness and generosity Of its inhabi.
tants combined with its quiet seolusion and
railroad facilities, are very strong induce.
meut5.
CR P.-The wheat crop is in most -four,
ishing condition The late rain has pene-
trated the soil, afJrdng the required mois.
ture 20 force toto verdsnt beauty the germi-
mated seed Millers have also been blessed
with an abundan. supply of water, to put
their mills into operation; and the alm)s
exhausted springs will soon actively bubble
again with the liquid element.
CATTLE But few Of the farmers are sup.
piled with stock. There is great scarcity,
partly owing to the cattle disease in Tonnes
zee few years age; but mainly to the New
York aud Pennsylvania Spectators, who
met the droVers On their way here and
bought up the intended supply for the
upper part Of this county and the lower part
Of L,udoun. S)me are beginning to fear
that they cannot get any at all. Prices
range from 2! cents to aud fraction,
with an upward tendency.
WOODLAND DEBATING SoCIErY.-On last
Saturday, the question ''ls tDe early self re.
lance of the American youth reprehensi-
ble?" was discussed with much Ingenuity,
ability and skill. and decided in favor OF the
negative. "Was Com. Paulding justitiahle
in arresting Gen. Walker was selected to
be debated Mt their next regular meeting.
PoLITICAL-Letcher is the favorite OF the
party in this locality. The timely sugges-
ton not to pledge to any of the Congression-
al candidates oct for this district is ye"y op-
Fortune, and has met with q warm recep-
ton which speaks we'll for the gentlemen to
whom it is given. Tnere is good time con-
ing, almost at hand. So matters and things
appear. d. Y.
THE WAY TO DECIDE 1--WE do not
know how better to settle the question that
so much perplexes Democratic politicians
whether Letcber is the choice OF the people
for Governor-than to allow him and all
councillors to take the fold, and let the
people select for themselves. Everybody
knows that politicians are tricky and con-
yentions uncertain There is nothing more
possible than that the Petersburg conVen'
ton may fail to nominate the man whom
the people themselves would prefer. We
propose then, to dispense with all such agen-
cies and for once let the people have their
own way. If this is not democratic, it ought
to be. We have confidence enough in the
wisdom Of the people to believe that they
would choose quite as wisely for themselves
AZ the politicians would for then.-Rich.
Why.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

LIBERTY IIALL.-Mr. John f. Ovens has
been engaged to appear for three nights,
with the Theatrical Company, now perform
ing at Liberty Hail. This will be gratifying
Intelligence to the theatre going portion of
our community.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

,hO /. BALDWIN, dealer in IRON and
~ NEIL No. 10 Forth Fairfdr Street Al
s a., on hand, a complete stock OF BA X,
C C1Np HOOP, and HORSESHOE IRON also
S TI SHEAR, GERMAN, and BLISTER
..HhL. All Of which will be sold at the low
F''e for cash. or on short credits to punctual
''omsrs sep
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Nelson county, oct 2S-2awtNoVl7

nOTOMAC LAND FOR SALE-Pursuant
to a decree of the Circuit Court for King
George County, rendered in the case OF Jeiervs.
CorbIn, &c al the September term OF sad Court
1893, We rhr undersigned, CON missIoEers ap-
pointed for that purpose, will of.r tor sale az
public auction, on friday The l&M dGyy Nor'o'-
jer inert, upon the premises, the IkACl Or
LAND, which was conveyed 10 James L. Cor
bin and John Jeter, bv W. X. Mason, commIs'
sloner. called "THE COTTAGE situated on
the Potomac River in King George County,
Va, Immediately below ratsbytanscJ Creek,
and adjoining the lands Of John h. smith, and
others. and contains about FIVE HUNDRED
ACRES. The soil OF the entire tract is exec
lent. and considerable part OF it is river fiat.
The FISHERY belonging 10 this estate, may,
in the opinion Of competent judges, be made, al
little expense, one OF the best on the river.
ri The Improvements consist OF comior-
.IsG table DWELLING HOUSE, and the usual
out-buldBgs.
We shall al the same time offer for sale se'"-
raj HORSES, MULES, WORK OXEN, COWS,
PLANTATION UTENSILS, &c.
TyRMs-For the real estate, oneiourth oil ne
purchase money will be required IN cash. up
On ,he residue. a credit OF one, two and three
Years will be allowed The deferred payments
10 b. satisfactorily secured, and 10 bear interest.
For the personal property, cash for all sums oil
$40 and under For larger purchases, credit
Of six months. L. B. BARTON. Co.
W. R. MASON. Oo'4"' D.
King George County, Va, oct Elects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

rATENT MEDlCINES.-PaiuK Killer, vii.
boris Cod Liver Oil and Lime Rushton 5
Solution Magnesia, Woods Hair Restorer
Jaynes' vermiuse, Mrs. Aliens Hair Res;orer,
ZvIobalsarum. Garg iug OIL, WTIghts Pills,
Parks PrickIey Plasters Railways Ready Re
lief. Jaynes Carminative BaIsam, Husbands
Masnes,a. Henry's do EIlis's do, Wistar S Bal
sam Wild Cherry. StabIer's Expec;orant More
heads Magnetic Plaster. osgood's Cholagoene,
ElIi,'s Corn Plasters, Littles White OIL Bache-
lor ; Hair Dye, Bulls Sarsapanla, Mclane's
Vermifuge, and Sands Sarsaparlla, Just receiv.
ed. and Tor sale BY
JOHN LEADBEATER Il son,
1,nolO Staber's Old Stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

.TLIFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL
~ The second session OF tins School will be-
GIN OF the first Wednesday OF October, 1888
and close the third Wednesday OF July, 1889
The design OF the School is thoroughly TO pre-
pare youths for the University OF Virginia
The course OF study embraces everything ne
cessary to the degree Of a. VI. at our University
The school is located in the mountains Of
Fauquler region well known for It's healthfu|
climate and beautiful scenery; il is two miles
south OF Markham Station on the Manassas Gap
Railroad. and sixty miles from Alexandra
Terms 1928, semI-annually in advance, VIZ
Sll25O on the ST Of October, and Sll2.5O on
the LIST OF March.
Modern Languages al extra charges.
For further particulars, apply TO the PrlncI'
pal, at Markham Station. FauquIer County, Va.
REFERENCES:
Rev J. ?. Mcclure, f.. n. ). OF Va.
Trustees OF Charlestown Academy, Jefferson
county, Va.
Professors Bledsoe, Harrison. Schele De We're,
McGuife, and Smith, OF the University of Viz
GINA. X. JAQuELlN AMBLER,
Fauquirr county, feb A-eotf Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

CIRCUIT CoURT--SEcoND DAY.-Common-
wealth vs.. Richard Murray, charged with
stealing Seine in April last, worth seventy
five dollars, the property of Capt. Simmons.
The jury rendered verdict of guilty, and
the Court sentenced the prisoner to one year $
confinement 10 the penitentiary. c. f. Stu
art fo- prosecution, Brent & Kinzer for de-
fence.
Commonwealth VS.. Benjamin Waller, char
ged with stealing a horse from Vim. F..
More in August last. The jury returned q
vel diet Of guilty, and ascertulned his punish
ment to be improvement in the penitentiary
for term Of three years and six months, and
the Colrt sentenced him accordingly. G. F..
Stuart for prosecution, Z. I. Hill for defence.
The Court adjourned until this morning, at
10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

NANCY GOODS, comprising Colosnes, Hair
Oils, Lubin's, Wnghts' and baz'1 hs,
tracts for the Handkerchief; roma YES h'|e
Brown Windsor Soap, Hair and Nall brushes,
and Combs of every description, received, anu
en- CO. saIs NV PEEL, STEVENS n CO.,
noy 10 q cor. OF hing ana Ai'Ieu.s'e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

DAvIDSoN'S BREAST Pu M r I've
have received supply OF these e improve
Breast Pumps; also, Thomas ana 0ooSy SS D.
for sale by j. LHApos c,atIar,s O,s Stand
IL mo III o'ao'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

CUBSCRIBE AT ONCE-lf you WISH 10
- secure a copy of that elegant Engraving
aTHE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH and tue
ART JOURNAL, with the other premiums De
sure and subscribe SO, before the LIST OF January
1859. Specimen copies OF the above, and iul'
narticulars given. by applying to
NOV 10 GEO. T. BALDWIN. Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

nj COSMOPOLITAN ART JOURNAL
l TUX DECEMRER-Over seventy pages
A. ,, .. ar'lcIes-elegantlv illustrated-splen-
'Ns. ehgraVngs Price 50 cents. Speci-
:. SoPy sem, on receipt OF IS cents, in stamps
WA Address GEO. L. BALDWIN,,
-" Alexandria, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

TWIN PIE AND DINNER PLATES, PAl-
TY PANS, CAKE CUTTERS. &c.-As
the season is approaching when the above artl-
cles will be in demand, the subscriber gives no
ice that he has received a large supply, which
vail be sold Iow-on hand several very pretty
Japanned Toilet SETS, which Will be sold a! cost
for cash. Don't forget the Oyster broiIers,
winch are Just in season-try one, and you Will
ne deli shred-they are fully equal to the cheap
Sausage Cutters We have been selling the last
few weeks. Nothing goes ahead OF them ex.
cept our Premium Stove Polish GIVE us call
at No ~, Royal street -
,n, m JOHN T CREIGHTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

II + offer or sale fine BUGGY HORSE,
" I'VE years old, bay color-can be seen
o'neIsys Livery Stable, Pitt street, oppo-
y, :.e Marshall House.
r a.'o Tor sale good secondhand PIANO
:. De seen by calling at the store, SIS King.st
"'Fahdll. s Il W. MEYENBERG.
lJy NJ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

C.Inn REWARD!-Rauawdy from the
~ NV) subscriber on the night Of the ] lth
instant, negro boy called BENNETT, mu-
Iatto. about Is or " years old, 3 'eet inches
in height, thin, and quite good looking, and very
polite. He was we'll dressed when he left, but
the clothes ne mad on are not remembered
will give the above reward OF $500, for him, If
taken out OF the state, and secured so that get
him again. He LETT in company with TWO other
negro boys. tsep z2-eott] A. 5 GRlGsBY.
C.Inn REWARD.-Ranaway from the
- ZOUTheologlca Seminary near Alex
andr.a. Va, on Sunday night, the 18th inst,
negro boy named CARTER. Said negro is
bright muat,o, feet, or inches high aud
very well built. He is about 20 years old, and
mas very pleasant countenancs. l will give
the above reward OF $500, if taken out OF the
State and secured 50 that get hlm again. Ad.
dress DAVID FI1ZHUGH, Fairfax {. H.,
s.p l7-eotf or n. C.. WARD, Alex, Va
{ ,EGARS--The subscriber continues to man
- ufacture SEGARS, from every choice
grade OF imported Leaf Tobacco. Order, re.
spectfuly solicited EDWIN {. BROUN,
No "a, Madison street,
Middleburg, Va, oct ls--eo3m
ItLOVER SEED.-A prime article, Tor sale
" by [reb s. {. F. SUBTLE X co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

rfNHE VALLEY FEMALE INSTITUTE,
WINCHESTER, VA-Tne fifth Annual SEES
sion OF this popular Institution, endowed with
tull Collegiate powers by the Legislature OF
Virginia, will commence September lst and
continue ten months. Among IT'S adv antages are
l. Spacious and well arranged buildings
2. A luIi corps OF experienced Teachers.
g. ExteuaIva and systematic Courses OF Study.
4. New Chemical n Philosophical Apparatus.
g. Superior boarding arrangements.
o. Reading and Bath Rooms for boarders.
7. A location healiniui and attractive.
5. Government mild AMI ahectoEate
9. Terms moderate and equitable.
IL No extra charge Tor Classics.
Send Tor q Catalogue.
S P. YORK, A. Nj, princ;naIs
&. LA MONTE, A B,
Frederick County Va aug lO-eo3m
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AIM AN AC.

So SUNSUH
yoyrVBER r,us sets. MooN's PHAsEs.
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MEMORANDA,

Nar Ring Dove, Johnson, for this port, cid
philadelphia, 7th inst.
>car Dancing Wave, Bennett, for Washing
oE sailed from PASSPORT, and inst
Nar J B Cramer, Leak, for Georgetown, D.
E. cid al Albany. 9th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

~ RECEIVED direct from the factory,
syIpSO Oh those superior long and short bed
Id .y,. "i 7ugges, Wagons, DrayA &c. Call
Las Aan''ae al No l3, North Fairfax street.
GEORGE L. BALDWIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

+ kKRlNG'S FIRE AND BURGLAR
81, rhooF SAFE The very best Safe
By All sizes Tor sale at Factory prices,
o.. a. JAN C. NEVETT, Agent for Alexa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

r OUDOUN FARM FOR SALE The sub.
| 4 scriber offers tor sale, al very low price,
his FARM, called ".4LM.A," on the Leesburg
Turnpike, twenty five miles from Alexandra,
and one and halt from the Alexandra, Lou
doun and Hampshire Railroad. Ii contains
FIVE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-FOUR
ACRES, about one half in cultivation and grass,
the balance in open timber, which affords very
large summer pasture; four excellent springs.
and a we'll in the yard, with water twenty-five
RI feet in depth The DWELLING is a very
I'LL fine two story, frame and basement Got.
taga building, with every necessary outbullding
ALL entirely new Terms very liberal.
Address SAML. A. MASTERS, Alex'a.
Loudoun county, Va, oct l2-eolm
I,HARLES HERNDON, LATE CoSwAY 4
I HERSDoS,) ATTORNEY AT Law, Frederlcks-
burg, Virginia, continues to practice IN the
Courts OF King George, Stafford, Caroline Spot
sylvana and the town OF Fredericksburg
Collections promptly made and RENTED.
-REFERENCES
David Funston, Messrs. Fowle q Co.
Geor.e w. Brent Messrs Ca6enove 20.
Francis w. Smith, McFegh n Chamber II
John B. Daingeri!ed, Smoot, UhIer Co,
John S Barbour, Robinson Il Payne,
Lewis Mckenzie, h. Brent,
Burke X Herbert, Bryan, Adams u 20,
CT. Suite Il Co., and other merchants.
Fredericksburg, Va, iy 26-d&cly
BOOTS, CATERS, SHOES, &c, &c-A
II general assortment OF Boots, Caters, Shoes.
&c, Nc. ter Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys.
and Chillren's wear, OF the best materials and
workmanship, can be found at
HARMON BURNS,
4OS Pennsylvania Avenue, between Al and 9Th
streets. few doors east of National Hotel
Washington, sep lS-eo2n
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THEATRE.-LIBERTY HALL |!

Lessaes Messrs Kurkel 4 Go
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER

As the season advanced, and the Hall was
required Tor other purroses--the Churches
were again used, and will be during the com
inc winter.
o; tho value Of these meetings, it would be
difficult to say too much. Mt to mention
the highly improved tone of religious feeling
which exists 10 the community, since their
esta bishment--much, very much has been
accomplished through their instrumentality
in breaking down denominatonsl prejudice,
that bitter foe to the extension Of Christs
Kingdom. Christians have f0uud, that by
! whatever name they might be called, there
was platform on which all believers could
meet, aud join hands. Long may the broth
erly love continue, until the delightful inter
course which arises from a common end and
aim here, shall be perfected in common
home in Heaven.
Oor report is before you, You zee what
we have done and are doing? Help us,
brethren, first by your synpathies and your
prayers. These NEST Of all we want. Then,
if you feel disposed to make US your Almo-
ners, rs heretofore, give Us literally Of your
substance. w. ii. FOWLE, President
Y. NJ. G. Association.
At the conclusion Ct the reading of the
report, Mr.. Flwle stated that the Associa-
ton was in want Of funds to carry out the
various objects had in view, and he hoped
the audieoce would como forward and assist
them as they had done before. a subscrip-
ton If $50 being necessary to constitute any
one a life member, the following named
gentlemen were nominated and the amount
necessary to entitle them to the honor prompt
ly made up:
Rev. Mr. Manning, Rev. Mr.. Shepherd,
Dr.. IlOof, &" +. Brown,
Mr.. Srrisg, 5. Scott,
DR.. Harrison, l.. Mckenzie,
Il. n. Brown, W. A. Harper,
H. A Wise, Jr., j. f Case,
Mr.. Leftwich, w. III. FVwe.
Several scholarships subscriptions CT $50
were taken, and the meeting adjourned
The whole amount subscribed, collected aud
received at the door, was about $500, which,
together with the amount likely to be CON
tributed from other sourCes, will enable the
Association to prosecute their good work with
vigor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

| thH!AG OF WINTER MILLINERY =
s..,.s. Consequence OF the incemency Of the
J. -, W Saturday last, w. b. RICHARDS,
,.r ~ postponed his openings until Saturday
-o'eHher l3, 1888. move
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

NTlLL BE SOLD, on Friday the lZh day
w OF Mren.b1, III front OF the Court House,
GRAY MARE, 10 satisfy claims IN my
hands. Terms cash. Sale at 10 o'clock
nov cit JOSEPH PADGErI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-10

val nave on hand, and am constantly
y isceIvIng ANTHRACITE COAL, of the
C0, ff1aIit'e', tor family use-CUMBERLAND
,,, p, 'Fom tue Fros,burg Mines, by the cargo,
s,s ,.Ho' or single ton. Factories furnished
,,. 1e run mine, al lowest rates Apply to
80" s-t ID B. SMITH Queen 81. Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
a Prhycr.

The General Assembly Of Illinois left
Chicago = week since for Rock Island, but the
heavy rains bad made travel dangerous
When near Seneca Falls, 70 miles from
Chicago, the track suddenly gave way beneath
the engine. AID the locomotive, tender and
baggage ear dashed down slight embank-
mcnl into n ditch partially filed with water.
The first passenger car pIoughed alter It, and
tho second was thrown over On the opposite
side of the track. None Of the cars but tho
last, or fifth, remained Oh the track, but only
twO were much broken.
BY singular good fortune no one was
injured beyond lew bruises. On board
there were grave and gay" our General
Assembly friends, and party bound for q
ball There was general confusion and
rnilling Of such fine feathers az CHANGED to be
mos! exposed, but nothing serious.
The passengers il the interim Of waiting
for train, by very general consent Assem-,
b2d in prayer meeting, at which Rev. DR..
Grillcy presided, and remarks ard prayers
we're made by Rev. Messrs. Iloyt, W. a.
Spencer, Garfield Lucas, and others. Says
y correspondent "uever did Old Hundred
and R,ck OF Ages sound sweeter than when
they told the prarics cur gratitude to God
for his delverance from peril.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
some OF the Evils OF Party Spirit.

The American Party have done many
things which We do not approve of or defend;
but let the party that is without blame cast
the first stone, 1t is simpIy amusing to wit
ness the holy horror Of the Dem jeracy at eve.
~ exhibition of violence by their opponents.
The plan of surrounding the polls with bulLes
aud fighting men was invented ADD intro
duced by the Democratic party. The leader
of the notorious Empire Club OF New York,
Capt. Rynders, has been promoted to an i'm
portant Federal office, and thus his peculiar
services are recognised by the Chief E3ccu-
tive OF the nation as worthy Of reward. The
men who have brought odlum 90 the Amari-
oan party were educated IN the Democratic
school. 1t was SO 10 Baltimore, aud it is 80
in New Orleans. The New Orleans True
Delta, Jealous advocate of the revolutionary
proceedings in that city, sald, in late issue,
that under the Democratic regime, "pre-
liminary elections were always controlled by
gangs of hired drunken buliles "-''only GER
tain persons, of those whom they might 10
dictate, could reach through such machinery
any public position" -''the expression Of
opinion at public meetings or other places
where candidates usually were expected to
announce and expound their prIncl pies,
was denied TO every one who did not receive
the endorsement Of the scoundrel cabal who
srrogated to themselves the right Of control.
ling all elections, and appointments, just as Is
at present done by the same agencies at Wash
ington to-day" Such was the state Of affairs
at New Orleans under Democratic rule--it
cannot be worse now,-,HaujG0H Spectator.
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Joseph X. Chandler, OF Philadelphia.

The confirmation Of this distinguished gen.
tleman to be the L. S. Minister Resident at
Naples, is received most gratefully by all
his countrymcn of all parties, who know lie
value in these days, Of high personal chaFac-
ter, scholarly attainments, and extensive ez-
pericuco in connection with public affairs
For q quarter Of century Mr.. Chandler Was
at the mead of the Philadel phia press, to
which the graces and perspicacity Of MS
mind and the elevation of his character as
gentleman gave dignity still influencing its
tone greatly for the benefit Of society, though
be has been many years off "the tripod" p
Subsequently he has served two terms IN the
House of Representatives of the United
States, where he was without rival Us
scholarly debater, and bad no superior in the
weight OF his personal character IN favor o:
his views on all subjects on which they were
expressed Sill later he has spent years IN
Italy, devoting himself to literary and arts
tic study, for which he has a passion. HIS
residence at Naples as the Representative O.!
our Government, while it will result in all
that American public interests can possibly
require there, will also prove of great lmpor-
lance to American tourists in Europe. We
know him well enough TO fell assured that he
will leave no effort uutried to aid all Ameri,
cans in any proper way, who may, IN Ma
ples, need bis advice, couutenance or assist
sncp - Wash Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-18
Encroachmemtso of Lake Erie.

Mr.. Henry LoVcjoy, an old citizen, entIre-
ly couvcrsant with the changes that have
marked the vicinity for many years, (says
the Buffalo Commercial Advertiser writes
the following interesting letter concerning
the eucroachments Of the lake upon the bay
shores
In the year 1911 TIE shore of Lake Erie, from
the head oil what is now Black Rock Harbor TO
the point opposite the first toIIgate or the turn
pike, was much further south and west than 1t
now is. At that time one dense forest covered
the entire shore between these Two points,
From little above the present lighthouse per,
Tor a mile or more up, one continuous arbor OF
trees Oh the h-lgu, o; the beach. connected by
the native grape vine. formed IN summer cool
and delightful retreat, and by holding the sands
oil the beach IN their native position, termed a
barrier which the storm, oil the lake never passed.
From a little below the mouth OF the Buffalo
Creek down. the same aTbor OF trees and vines,
il anything more picturesque aud inviting, con
tinued 10 near the loot OF York street, relieved
by several sand Mills more than 40 feet hIgn,
covered with large trees and shrubOery, winch
entirely shut out the back lands-wnlch were
swampy-trom view. From thu cutting away
OF the trees. the construction Oi the lighthouse
pier, or the Instructions i'll the river, Tor as |
think by higher level of the lake, entire
change has taken place From the loot OF Ere
to the foot of Jersey street, about 100 acres
have been lost, and the sand nils Ioag since
have been entirely swept away About -
acres of land have accumulated IN and AZ the
head OF Back Rock Harbor since Is coustruc-
ton. From the lighthouse P.erup 70 the South
Channel $50 calIed) about - acres have been
lost, aud that mostly from los Il, Is, ~, and
50. From the South Channel mp about two
miles about 20 acres have been lost, OF = little
more than hplf the land between the lake and
the turnpike making about 24J acres lost with
in what Is now the city limits.