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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

FOURTH OF July CELEBRATION. The
Washington Chronicle has an account of a
celebration of the 4th of July at BrentsvilIe,
Prince William county, Va. This account
says, there was "a goodly number in atten-
dance, but it is Immediately added as the
meagre delegations from distant neighborhoods
came in, &C. A meeting was organized at
the Courthouse by the appointment of. ?.
Baldwin, of Prince William, president and
Major NJ. S. Hopkins secretary. Letters were
then read trons4lesace Maynard Of Tennessee,
IandoE HHiiH Aiexandiiffss esshes
were made bytA a. Chester; Of " / s.. Fow
Ter of Tenn, and L. Sherwood of Texas, Re
solutions expressive Of the political sentiments
of those present were passed.. "a flag raising
had, collation. partaken of, SC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
' . + AIITED. 10000 AGENTS

12:slo and Female, from City and Country, &c
inssOGucc into every City, Town and County in
nc Ja!ted States and Canada, " new
PATENTED ARTICLE,
= :, I'll $25 IN A lHA NJ L
EVERY FAMILY WANTS IT
! gents, llae and Female, now operating, make
.,om $3.50 to $500 per month.
&c RISK! BUSINESS LIGHT & EASY !!
IN gent writes: II cleared ST. in three
iiorrs"
farmers, Mechanics, Clergymen, Teachers,
~4cfk3. -Iaborers-evcrybod having q few
norG2 daily to spare should call at No. H.,
i:oUrH STREET, or send two stamps for full par
t1riGi2. address,
G. W. JACKSON & Co,
JH "-!m 7. o. Box l34S Baltimore Md,
: lie JNDERSIGNED HAVE THIS DAY
entered into 4 co-partnership for the trans
ACTON OF business, under the firm name OF
-'..u-:. g WAI'rhES
). 2-3t Il. S WATTLES, w.
I &o+> & WATTLES,
FORWARDING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
10, Union street,
2-sL ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

QrALlFIED.-Captain James Montgomery
Stcuart, Sheriff elect Of this county: gave bond
and qualified, before the County Court, this
morning
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
y John Z. PARROTT, AUCTIONEEY.

:, &-!1E OF ELEGANTNEW FITPNITJIpE
- 1avng made my arrangements to leave Al
: .H:Hll 91; shall, On TIL URSDAY MORNING
Soi a-. 9Th instant}, at 10 O'Clock. offer for
= %Ir. ~ my HOUSE AND KITCHEN FUR
~ at my residence, 14p, King street,
;:.' 'SissshS OF Chamber Parlor Dining Room
o;hs so en- us Chairs, Tables Sofas, Carpets, Oil
s:trc. bureaus, Wardrobes, Beds, Bedsteads,
=. Us J0SEPH ANGER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

Coal WHARvEs- parties from the
North have, We understand, visited this city
within the past week or two, for the purpose
of prospecting the lands and river shore in the
neigh borhood Of the outlet of the Alexandria
Canal, now soon to be opened for navigator.
1t is the intention Of nearly all the coal agen.
cies, whose depots are now located in George
town, to establish their depots in this city, and
the parties who have of late been inspecting
the present coal wharves, intend to c. ect others
along the banks and flats adjoining
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

Mayor WaiIach, in,Wasing lon;ehas issued a
a call for meeting, to take measures for the
relief Of the unfortunate people left destitute
by the destructive conhagrat;on at Portland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

New WHEAT The first receipts OF new
wheat at Georgetown arrived Oh Thursday, and
sold at s.. 60 per bushcl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

CoUNc1L-A called meeting of the Cit,
Council will be held tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

We have, on file, for publication, as soon as
we can find room for them, several communl-
cations on general topics, selected articles roc
trv &c -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

rs,HE GREAT ENCELSIOR- have the
] honor to announce to the citizens and the
public, that | have opened a BARBER SHOE, lat
10. % n FAIRFAX ST, next door to the Man
sion House, which is fitted up in Il style far SUI
pcrior to any in this city, where I would be
pleased to see my old friends and the public.
Some men that do not understand their bust
ness seek to draw custom by hunbugng the
public, by pretending to work for less than the
usual price, but such sreak and silly t,ichery has
long since ceased to deceive an intelligent COM
munity; they look for the man that knows his
business, and patronizo MIN.
" 10.tf HARRISON JACOBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

DUBb1GS SALE.-Wills,be sold at . Rose
Hii'' the residence.of the late Maynadier
Mason, on MONDAY, thes9th day Of JulJ,
1866, commencing at 10 o'clock a. m, all the
personal property Of which he died possessed,
including household furniture, agricultural i'm
pcmcnts, sc. All sums under twenty dollars,
cash; over that amount a credit OF ninety days,
with bonds and approved security will be GO
Quir2d. IL. +. MASON, Executor
Fairfax CO Va je 29.dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

NEW GOODS Il

NEW GOODS! NEW G0ODStl
IN AT NJ. FLEISC CHEERS,
No. 16l, KING STREET, .ALEXANDRIA
e Respectfully inform N y friends and seustopi-
ers that | have, owing to the present difficulties
in Europe, given up my intention OF leaving and
therefore, will state that am receiving, in small
lots, NEW AND SEASONABLE GOODS.
which I am disposing of at my former low
prices, viz =:
! 4 4 Cottonss at 25ct Ez$
Organdie Lawns, Csc. Il s& f-5-tS TX
Hosiery. Zoe. per pair.
Hair Nets, Zoe.
Hoop Skirts 81. ..-.,g-.s.. slzs,,, F.
Ladies' Caters S1.75. SO. 80
Morocco Boots $1.25.
Also, full stock of White Goods, at very low
prices.
Please call ana examine my stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. je 27-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
JAMES W. MALLS. TIIOS EISHIEIT.
TAMES ~. MALLS & CO.,
HARDWARE MERCHANTS
Ana Dealers in Ill kind: Of

3 . Z D | Y G Il 4 7 + + \ l. 5,
Such rs Sushcs, Doors, Blinds, Mouldings,
Brackets, Potomac Lime, Calciued Plaster,
Hydraulic Cement, Roofing Felt aud Pitch,
Window Glass from Gr:S to 3.2>1 is. White Lead.
Paints, Oils, Narnishcs, Paint Brushes, " hi.e
wash Brushes, Shoe Brushes. Lamps, Coal Oil,
and Il general assortment Of Housekeeping
Goods. -z- 10 .-ss. 1-..
Paints mixed and Glass cut TO order.
gz.5~ Particular attention paid to orders from
the country 1S7. KING STREET,
~ap 2T-tt corner Columbus. Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
5fONETARY. & COMMERCIAL.

In Monetary affairs there is but little change.
,rranss ctions in stocks are limited. Bank notes
are in some enquiry, at the transactions given
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
WHITE OAK AND HICKORY SPOkES
in the rough, for which the highest lnarket; prico
will be paid. The size srcquircl are as follows:

Apply for the present to
EMIL ROSENTHAL,
ie27-lm 9S King street or Box 800, ?. 0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

:--Anf aBEIG E sin5 9Th q sscoId
& story Of Exchange Block; formerly .occd-
pied by Southern Protection Insurance Com
pany This is one of the best offices in town.
iuly9-3t .59sgf 5.fsegaJ M STEWART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
LOCAL NEWS.

COUNTY COURT Monday Jewell & Go.
VS.. Ware -debt-verdic5 aud judgment agsinst
the defendant :.I.sE
Taylor VS.. Dayton removal-verdict and
judgment against the defendant.
Campbell vs.. Englebrecht-jury could not
agree-juror Withdrawn andthe case continued
Hunter VS. Q. & A. R. R. CO. verdict for
defendant
Monroe and wife vs. Roterts-demurrer to
declaration argued and overruled, and case con-
tinued a,G
Armstrong VS.. Cook & Co.--appeal-var
rant dismissed, and proceedings quashed with
costs against appellant.
7. P. Henley VS.. F. H. Weymouth-remo-
val-case dismissed :
Hughes Administrators VS.. Lcvy-jury ad
jonrned until to day: =
Court adjourned until this morning at 10
O clock.
A PROPOSED RAILROAD BRIDGE Across
THE PoToMAc The Washington Union Of yes
terday says 1--WE hear the company who
aveElugss|haascd the Alexandria Canal propose
stoSerect anaaaeduct bridge across the Potomac
slass an iron bridge is projected
Ddrff, wide enough for the accommodation
of wagons and other vehicles, aud also arall-
road tack. 1t is further said that the Wash
Dgton and Georgetown Street Railroad is to be
scontinued from its present terminus along
bridge street, and to cross over this bridge to
the Virginia side 1T is. understood land has
,alrcady been secured for the purpose of erect
ing q suitable depot for the use Of the Railroad
Company, and For sufficient number Of dwell
jugs to accommodate th9gsR7ss9mployees Of the
COMPANY. .s. 1osssl l s. saa 45aa6as1
es9a i'll .em orru- 1rfrtlt ~ b
4ssDRs GaANcEbnd Or e q aaanoa aoiag that DR..
q, w Chancellor formerly 81 this place. had
removed to Memphis, the Avalanche Of that
city sit is our good fortune to have, en-
joyed a long and intimate acquaintance with
the Doctor, aud vesknoW Of no one whom we
would more gladly and daily welcome to
sMemphis Drssgbaneellor, thsaghaa yoangt} is
eminent as {; surgeon and physician, and as a
heightened gentleman his character is sans pner,
sans rprocAe. Hs was Medical Director Of
Pickett's celebrated Division in the army Of
Virginia, rosi,ion he filed with marked abi-
ity. An article from the Alexandria, Va, Ca
zette, will show the high esteem in which he
was held in the community he has left"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
FRIENDSHIP, LOVE AND TRUTH.
30! FOR GLYMONTl
THE FIRST GRAND EXCURSION,

THE FIRST GRAND EXCURSION,
OF POTOMAC LODGE, NO. ss, I. O. @. F.
This season. will take place on
MONDAY, JULY IS; 1865
ior the BENEFIT Of The School Fund.
IT" ,. The safe and coD;m1dious steamer
--.. :'.s.. s. " ASHI has been engaged for
the occasion. The committee OF arrangements
pledge themselves that every effort shall be OK
rric.t to make this excursion one Of unailoycd
pleasure.
Prof Coohs Celebrated Cotijon Band VII!
be present.
y . improper ur aiSorderiy persons allowed on
the boat or grounds
ft2at will leave King street wharf al y 4. III.
and p. IN Leave Giymonc at S p. m, and III
Floor Manager, white Eosette) +. ii. L.
than. :: o. '----
Conlmttcc of Arrangements--W William T.
Mitchell. Charles Goodrich Chas T. Webster,
Isaac tichbcrg, Richard NJ. Latham
Tickets for Gentlemen and Lady..........Sl.0 90
- Lady. ......... 1900. ~
~; s. Children under l2y ears ofagc
and Servants, each............. -
A special committee to preserve order will be
in attendance Jc 3O-eotf
TlSH WHARF FOR RENT.
Sealed proposals will be received ct the Au-
ditors office in this city, until July 10, 1856, at
II II for the renting OF the above property
from that date until October 1866.
| All articles for the Gas House to be landed
free Of wharfage during the proposed renting.
All the present passways to be kept open and
free.
The wharf to be delivered up free of all in
cumbrance by October l 1866
A deposit of interest paying stock will be re-
CURED collateral security rthe prompt pay
| lncnt Of the rent in current funds, or before
the Isl day Of September, 1866.
THOS. SMITH, Oh. Com Pub. Prop
Alexa., Va, June %, l866-td
E,HE SUBSCRIBER Is AUTHORIZED TO
/ offer for sale the FARM Of Joseph Kerby,
esd This farm is situated at the mouth Of
Broad Creek on the Maryland Shore, where it
empties into the Potomac river. 1t is an excel
lent alluvial soil, well adapted to the growth of
all the crops usually grown in that fertile Sec
ton of country 1t is about four miles below
Alexandria Crops may be shipped directly
from the garden. The improvements consist Of
a large frame dwelling containing eight 49,
rooms. and all the necessary out buildings, M$a
| in good repair. From one hundred to three
hundred acres will be sold to suit purchasers
4 rare opportunity is offered to those desiring
| Il safe Investment, or to engage in agricultural
pursuits, as it will be sold at a great bargain
FENDALL MARBURY,
Att f)r:owner, r. B. z. O., Pr Geo. co. Md
or to w. ARTHUR TAYLOR, Alexa, Va.
Pr Georges CO., Md.-ie 1l-2awtf
TURKS ISLAND. SALT.
5000 bushels bright
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

C1 REWARD. On the 9TH of Julya BAGA-
.Dl TELLE Ball marked John Ehrhardt,
was stolen. BY returning such, the above re-
ward will be paid and no questions asked.
JOHN EHRHARDT o.
jul, 9-asuYaA, 269 King street.I
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

VTIGHLYVALUABL EFAIRFAX LANE
LII FOR SALE.-Pursuant to decree Of
the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, rendered
at its June Term 1866, in the case of Fairfax's
1T public aution, to the highest bidder e.
Fairfax C. Fl on TUESDAY,, the 18th day o:
July, 1866. (the End day Of July Court T.
TRACT OF LAND, containing SIX THOUS"
AND SEVEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY
FOUR (6,73N ACRES. The said land is situr"
ted between Vienna and GAINESVILLE, and the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire RailroaG
passes completely through it, and it has upon !;
a large quantity of timber, and several mills,
houses, sc.
|purchase money,to be paid in cash q 10y OF
instalnlents Of one, two and three years, with
interest fromithelay Of sale iEThe deposit to be
dbrfeited, and the eland diAbf6 TO resale in case
the purchaser failsWtoI complete his purchase,
band the title acclaimed until the deferred pay
Eia. 49, " Wv. ARTHUR TAYLOR,
ass S51essB IA. SHACKELFORD,
Ee5l fisssg re-, &aasW. 81. DULANY,
j''s-2avts Na ass III 2.s sepnr = z sale'
e1aLE q = LAND I IN cULpRPER.-Bs
~ virtue of a decree of the Circuit GouItscf
1gulpeper county, rendered at the June term,
kB Smoot, ad mr.. .ofiI,ekan Brandt dec d., and
othasss 4 shal ,ase missioner of said writ, 81
the FIRST DH-Y OF AUGUST NEXT, offer
for sale on the premises, at public auction, to
the highest bidder, 1864 ACRES OF LAND,
in the county Of Culpeper, about three mileo
from MitcheIrs Station, on the Orange Alex
andria Railroad, OF which the late DR.. Logan
Brandt died seized. The land of fine quality
lies in a good neghborhood, and adjoins the
farm of the Rev. Phillip Slaughter:
| Terms of Sale:-As much cas- will be re4uir-
! cd as will be necessary to pay the costs Of the
suit and the expenses Of the sale for the residue
Of the purchase money, payable in equal install
| nents, in two, three and four years bonds, with
good security will be required, and the title vii!
tiustalments, HENRI Ys5HACKELFORC.
| z7C,ifneTer co. 1e 25-ts Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

DAVIS' ~ MILLER'S FLAVOURING
~ EXTRACTS, for sale by
10 soft Opposite the Market
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
r;1uE ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL.

county, Va:
r;,HE ALEXANDRIA SCHOOL.
The exercises Of this institution will be re-
sumed on the 18th Of September next For fur
Their information apply to either OF the under
signed DEL. hEMtE
w. u. STUART, A. NJ.
Alexandria. July 10, -2aw4w
MACHINE OIL, Of very superior quality,
lYl suitable for light Steam Engines, Thresh-
ing Machines, and fine Machinery generally,
warranted not to gum, and to give satiSfaction,
- ~ ' w JANNEY &-Co..
~ loft Druggists, 145. King st.
EOR NEW Y0Rk.-I'he steamer TRADE
i WIND, Captain Doanc, will leave to-mor-
row evening at & n'clC ok, upon the arrival Of
the cars Of the 0. s A. L. X. For freight or
It H1G50iE s WEDDERBURN, Agents.
cuGAR- CURED HAMS.-Sugar cured can
y vasscd Hams, weighing from i to ID lbs, re-
ccivcd and for sale by j g. MlLBURN,
jy lott Opposite the Market:
N0N REWARD Stolen from my stable,
.DIU near Clouds Mill, on the night of-the
Sth inst, y sORREL HORSE, Is hands high,
about 10 years old, blaze face, three white feet,
sore back, collar mark very distinct on both
side and hip, and recent flesh wound, about
four inches in length, very distinct, on inside of
right thigh.
I will give the above reward for the delivery
jy ST. DR.. E. II. HENRY.
G1 REWARD On the 9TH of July BAGA-
.Dl TELLE BALI, marked John Ehrhardt,
was stolen. BY returning such, the above re-
ward will be paid and no questions asked.
n A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

CUGAR- CURED EAMS.-Sugar cured can
- vAsscd Hams weighing from ito ID lbs, re-
ccivcd and for sale by j. q. MlLDURN,
iy 1O-tf Opposite the Market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

A SUPERIOR TLOURLNG MILL,
Just completa and in perfect running order, at
Alexandria, Va, is hereby offered for sale
This Mill is finely situated, being built oil the
River front, on Pier 5, hay ingsthe advantage Of
8 heavy draught:of water atdts wharf; q branch
of the Loudoun and Hampshipe Railroad runs
directly back Of the bulldog. If not sold st
private sale by the 18th inst. il will be sold at
public sale, to tic highest bidder, on the preui.
ses, at , O'Clock, on that Day. For information
enquire on the premises, or at National Bank of
the Metropolis, Washington, u. G. ~
G:E," u Il Il VI : g A S Ii ~:
j. B. HUTCHINSON,
" n-dt1Tih ! ssinnph of RnWnn Bro. 8 Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10
M I'LL FOE SALE {

Please call ana examine my stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere. je 27-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1866-07-10

TXTRA AND SUPER FLOUR, at redu-
ia rced prices. Come and see how cheap. Al
20, MILL FEED-for sale by ~
GEO. 7. WORTHINGTON.
Whit Pioneer Mills
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-02
Death of Thos. W. Lockwood.

The residents ofthis city are panied to
learn OF the death of Hon. Thos W. Lock
wood. His course here "a a Legislator
gained for him the esteem and respect OF
all who knew him. The city of Detroit has
never sent to the Legislature, man who
better represented her interests. as well as
those OF the whole State. He spoke but
seldom, and always to the question, and
upon all subjects affecting the State, voted
eoncientiously, and the position he took
was deemed Of the greatest Importance by
other members, especially when selfish in
terests were involved. Few men as legis-
lators. have leil behind them a better record
than Thomas ". Lockwood.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-02
Senator Chandler.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cleveland Leader. has been giving personal
sketches OF the members OF the Senate. aud
thus alludes TO Senator Chandler OF this
State:
Another Senator whose late record has
has made him famous is Zacharlah Chan
der, OF Michigan. His physique Is ample
and quite prepossessing; he has iron gray
hair and chin whiskers. an open cOunte-
nance, and clearly indicates courage, exc
cutlve force and energy. lie dresses better
than many Senators. and 10 one is sur
prised to learn OF his being I wealthy mer-
chant. He was born in New Hampshire
nny-three years ago. has served nine years
IN the Senate, and risen to leading place
among the Radicals Of the county. He is
an earnest, hearty man. and very popular
In Michigan aud az the Capital.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-02
MISCELLANEOUS NEWS.

The senate passed the bin for the ad-
mission OF Dorado.
The House passed q bill levying on all
live animals imported from foreign coun-
tries q duty OF 20 per cent al ralorsn.
\ Washington dispatch states that the
Reconstruction Committee failed 70 agree
upon q report, there being vide disagree
ment among the members.
The Austro-Prussian difficulty continues
critical l. i asserted that Prussia has re-
fused TO comply with tie request OF Austria
that she withdraw her order Tor tue m0o.l-
zation Of her corps Il arnlss-
The Ways AMI Means Committee has de-
ciled 70 impose a tax OF i've per cent on
cotton.
Lieut. Louis Ahearns 4 Veteran Reserve
COrps officer. committed suicide in Wash
ingtOn OF Wednesday.
The House Judiciary COMMITTEES Is en-
gagged IN investigating the charges against
JET DAVIS aud Clement C. Clay, Jr.
Thomas Shields was hung in Libby
Prison, Richmond. for toe murder Of Robert
Taylor.
The President has appointed nine mauag-
ers Of the National Asylum Tor Disabled
Volunteer Soldiers.
The steamer John Raymond exploded her
boiler and took IRE near Island No Mss
issippi river, on Tuesday
\ severe gale on Lakes Erie and Ontario
is reported. Several disasters have occur
red
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1866-05-02

IadeJteduess OF dltstrics.... a. TAT 40 3 49, 6e
Allowing the reports Of receipts 10 be
correct, there should be 81, l46 so on hand,
more than Is reported, to make the aggre-
gate accounts balance.
IN the gain of children, there should be
probably loo deducted, on account OF 4
deficiency IN taking The census in the pre-
viOus year in The city OF Lansing; making
the actual gain. 4s9 This is IS 10 30 per
cent above the average gain in the State.
which By the latest returns, foots up az Il,
5l2; aud Is considerable more than ia any
former year IN the history Of the State.
The number OF children reported in the
city Of Lansing, was ,O39; and the num-
Der attending school, 900; aud the average
monthly wages of teachers, was to males,
/ $50 81: females. S27 20. The only IRA
died school in the county is in Lansing.
The city constitutes u single district, under
I special charter, with a " Board OF Edu-
cation alter the manner OF other great
cities There are three schOol-hOuses, with
seets for perA4l.s q Little more than half OF
the children who ought 10 he Ia school
The actual expenditures Ur every KIND
for common school purposes in the county,
amounted 10 less than one dollar Tor each
inhabitant, ana but about hlty-one cents
per month, during the terms Of school, 10
each pupil in attendance Ii slight tax,
compared with the tax paid on whiskey and
tobacco
The County Treasurer appears to have
apportioHed the library fund according 20
law, bat the Inspectors of six towns fail 10
report the amount The school libraries
seem devoted 10 destruction, for want OF
means We heard not long since, Of a
district where the books we're distributed
among the people. aud the library formally
abandoned
Ingham county has hitherto been n the
woods. The Jackson Lansing and Saginaw
railway is soon 10 let in the light, and with IT,
wealth and population. With the coniem-
plated road from Lansing to Howell anu
Detroit no county in the state would be
hetesr supplied with railroad facilities.
Probably all the farms in the State would
not average over tour miles from a railroad.
That Lansing is destined soon 10 be the
most important railroad centre in the State,
is now pretty Wei settled question. In
view therefore, OF the probable increase of
wealth and population, the people ought 10
see to it that their school affairs keep up
with the times. Every school-house that
is built adds much more than its cost to
the value Of property in the district, for as
any man will pay much more for, a farm
near i railroad. So he will pay considerably
more for one in district with good
schOOl-hOuse.