Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-08


brated in our village. and the occasion WAS
one of much interest and pleasure Ia the
very large assrmblage present. The speak
ers acquitted themselves quite handsomely
and were Justly applauded for their efforts.
The performances during the day OF the am
ateur brass band, from Alexandria, added
much to the enjoyment OF the celebration
At night the land c"mpllmented some ot our
citizens with serenades, aud next day took
their departure tor home, carrying with
them the warm regards of our townsmen.'
Man kILLEn.-On the nig ht 81 the 18th
inst. the Express bound West over the Bal
timorr and Ohio Railroad. ran over man at
No. l. Water Station, cutting hi, head and
breast from the body, and carrying the body
some distance The Engineer saw some
thing on the track which he supposed to be
a piece of paper On his arrival at Patter-
sons Creek he discovered the sleeve Ola shirt,
and same blood upon the driving wheels Of
the Engine. These facts were reported Ia
Cumberland Station, and it was ascerainrd
that man had been run over, supposed to
have been drunk His name is John holland.
Il resident OF Mary lund.- CUmbrr'ori C'r.
TuE FurRrn IN FAIRFAX.-The Fairfax
News SAYS: -"'rhe Fonrth WAS very general
IL celebrated throughout the county oh Mon.
,av. In this county, Picnic was given
in the woods of b. f. Mnckall esq, by the
LunHny DiriSon. No 30 ). Of I. \ large
crowd WAS present. The spacious pavilion
erected by the managers t"Grc"mm"datc those
disposed t. indulge III the poetry ot motion.
WAS pretty constantly occupied 10y some "l
the company. An abundant Dinner WAS pro-
vdei. and everything seemed /" pass otf very
orderly and satisfactorily 10 those who partl-
cipated.'
The FRnNr Royal GrARnS, made their
first public parade on Monday, the 4th Of
July. Their beautiful uniforms, Soldier-lIke
appearancr. and the skill with which they
performed military evolutions, elected uni
versal admiration We learn that the ladies'
intend, AT no distant day. presenting this
Company with al elegant flag r"n Roy
al GdetHe.
The Front Royal Gazette says:
statement of the Bank Of MANASSAS, for the
quarter ending July lst., 1889, clearly
shows that there is not sounder Bank III
the State. The officers of this institution are
gentlemen at the strictest integrity
s. SANDS EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED
GiINU No. |.
HAVE .I ,h. Mammalian nf [, / -
| AMOS. and AIN now ready to supply the Far
mer, and Planters of the United States with un
article which | consider superior to anything of
the kind which has yet been produced, having an
unusual amount believe, of the valuable ingrcd-
enrs in this article. During my edtorship of the
American Farmer" with which until within Il few
months. have been connected for % years. have
most emphalically urged upon the Farmers aud
Planters that the mixture of the Ammonncal thu
uno (Pcruvian) with the Phosphate (Mexcan.
Columhiau Sc.,) was the best and cheapest appi-
cation to most crops they could apply. For more
general views upon this subject, refer To the pa
yes of the American Farmer; and also, To my cir
cular Just issued (and which will be forwarded To
ANY one desiring it, in which this view Is ably sus
tanned by Dir. Brkcll, Anal ytical Chemist, of this
city
THE EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED GUANo
WILL BE rrr ur ~ BAGS AND MARKED
.. ohHuS EACoisioi nAahiPu'"tee SN"AS,
ASD Will CONTAIN
- In ~ per cent. 1WMOHid o;rI to to 30 per
cent. PhosphateS.
his intended that it shall reach the highest Of
these standards but some allowance Is desired to
he made to meet any pn~. ble short coming which
10y accident may lie made. The Excelsior No. /
| believe equal to the best Peruvian Guano on any
crop to which that article Is applied, and will sur
pass it Ms Improvement t" land. The Agricultural
public have been lhurh imposed upon by all SORTS
of protested fertilizers. hut have II" hesitation IN
saying. that believe this compound will be found
the "Ne plus llna" of anything of the kind which
has vet been prolure' and with this confidence
in lis value, have agreed 10 introduce IT to the
public. SAMUEL SANDS,
formerly Editor Of the American Farmer
Baltimore. MI.
All orders from persons in Virginia and Mary
land trading with Alexandria will be- promptly
Supplied 10y the Agents.
ADDISON. WALLACE 4 co,
iy S-eo%m Alexandra.
PIONEER MILLS FOR SALE!
WE are authorized by the pr"prict"rs I" offer
w N private sale this extensive establishment.
The MILL BUILDING is fire proof, built on
IT, pile with stone foundation, and L. situated
E..l directly Oh the River front, and within II lev
wards Of the Orange & Alexandria and Manassas
sufficient to accommodate vessels al the largest
class Its dimensions are l22 feet in length. 10y
80 feet in width four and halt stories high, and
j. covered with slate
A GRAIN ELEVATOR is al" attached, by
which gram can he rapidly discharged from yes
sells Immediately int" the Mill The GKAIs BINS
are capable Of holding 20 0OD bushels OF W heat The
Elevator is worked by small engine. separate
from that used in manufacturing, 80 that gram can
be received while the Mill is not IN operation
There are TWELVE FAIRS OF STONES, "i
81 feet lismetcr capable II manufacturing. when
in tull work about suO hTr,.i- al F,,ur per d"g.
Tn. ENGINES aud BOILERS are very supe-
rior, made by Ots Tufts. 81 Boston, Mass, with
out regard to expense. There are six B"er4. with
return fiue. Tie Lnginr. are high pressure, and
al aaO horse p"wt~
WATER and Il A. have been introduced through
out the entire establishment, with Hose. ar.. at
tarhed l." the water pipes i'll each story.
The above j. only general description al tins
extensive Fluulins Mill Persons DESTROYS Of pnr-
chasing. will. OF course. visit the establishment,
where every information will lac afforded them.
The Machinery is all nearly new, and "i ihe
most approved description, /, having been the de
sign "f the pr"prirt"rS to erect MIL second I"
none in this section "i the country. In 1t will he
fouui c".ry hing arperamng I" - first class Flour
ing Mill.
~ A CoOPER's SHOP, of brick covered with
Ljh slate, and with iron window shutters, ahJoln-
the Mill It. dimensions are 100 feet IN length,
hy 81 feet i'll width. two stories high. IL l. per
trctly fire proof and has i'll II full complement OF
Tools, &C., all in perfect order. There are now