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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-10-29
IxCHANoE OFFICE.

1XCHAN0E OFFICE.
CI0HT DRAFTS ON NEW YORK, OR CFfI-
- oeQo. oeA ~ had Of the sabscriber. In sums
20 0ault cu6t0mefS.
Certlaoatos Of Deposit, or Drafts on New
York, Boston, and Philadelphia, cashed. Conn
2ound ,14tqga1t Notes purchased, and 7.sos
-. sg,....,l,, wII,I4AsN ,I! lss II, rUTHrLr.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-10-29

The B6Eoct of Visit South Upon .
Seymour and Blair Man.
The following letter TO the Davenport
Gazette was written by . native Iowan,. .
lifelong Democrat, who was three years
. soldier and still . Dsmocrat, who
since his return from the army has teen
connected, sditorially, with the Daven-
port Dcnocrat, Des Moines Ssatesmnn,
and Rock Island Argus, which latter
position he vacated In July last to 60
South. At the time Of his leaving the
A'yss he was, of course, red hot Sey-
mour and Blair man-his letter tells
what he is now, and why the change.
Read 1t, you to whom 1t Is addressed
read it, every one who 10 not opposed to
the open expression Of an honest convic-
ton.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-10-29

NEW BLACKSMITH II oP.
lTNFOMAs w. THOMPSON would respectfully
l inform his old customers, and the public
GenArally that he has commenced work In his
New shop, directly north Of the steam Mill, In
Upton, where he is prepared to attend to all
husioDoes1n his Aine, and especially horse shoe
lng. lltf
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-10-29
BEEF, PORK, MUTTON,

Buy your Fancy Toilet Soaps At ALDEN'R
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-10-29

gNtAt0 TrVnsUrcr OF Cedar county, IOwa,)
REAL E&TATE AGENT,
Onlee In tns Court House, TIPTON, IOWA.
DEAL ESTATE bought and sold on commits
II sion; Taxes paid, and Real Estate redeem-
cd from Tax sales; Rer.Ordsof Titles examined
and abstracts made. Also,
AGENT for Hartford Fire insurance Go.
policie. issued on favorable terms, and losses
promptly paid. -" MIS-
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-10-29
STILL AHEAD

Department and keep ON hand, for sale, the
hest brands Of Flour, Corn Meal, Buckwh:at
Flour, &c.
He will continue the Meat Business and at
all times furnish his customers with the
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1868-10-29

probably susceptible of cure by remedial
treatment In the Hospital; 4. II hs =
incusabls and harmless, whsthse he >
comfortably provided for and supposssa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

The AQUA CREEK STEAMBOAT ROUTE. "A
convention Of the presidents and superint en-
dents OF the Richmond Fredericksburg, and
Potomac railroad, the Richmond and Peters
burg road, Richmond and Danyille road, and
other railroads connecting with those mention
ed above, assembled in Richmond yesterday,
for the purpose of arranging and agreeing upon
a schedule for the running Of the trains on
these roads, in order to make close connections
with their several roads, as we'll as with the B;
and 0. railroad at Washington. A mum Der OF
the most prominent railroad men OF the South
we're present, aud took part in the proceed,
ings. The schedule of running time as agre
upon will be made public in few days. 1t
will probably change the hours Of arrival and
departure Of the boats on the route between
Washington and Aqua Creek.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
LOCAL TT E VI S.
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA Rail

WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
The following is copy of an execution served
at noon to-day by Deputy Sheriff Rock, accom-
panied by Mr.. James S. French, upon the
Agent of the Washington, Alexandra and
Georgetown Railroad Company, at the depot
Of that road in this city. No attention, how
ever, was paid to it, and the o'clock train
started out as usual on time:
The COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA:
To the Sheriff OF Alecandri0 county, w. =
We command you that you cause the Alex
andria and Washington Railroad Company, It's
duly constituted officers aud agents, to have
their possession OF o Gel tain railroad II the
county of Alexandra, 10 the State Of Virginia,
now and heretofore occupied By the Washlng--
ton, Alexandria and Georgetown Railroad
Company, its officers, agents, lessees or ser
wants, which the said Alexandra and Wash.
ington Railroad Company, its duly constituted
officers and agents, lately in our Circuit Court
of Alexandria county, by . decree pronounced
BY the said Circuit Court on the twenty eighth
day of August, 1865, 10 suit in chancery
therein depending, wherein the Alexandra
and Washington Railroad Company and others
are plaintiffs, and the Washington, Alexandra
and Georgetown Railroad Company and others
are defendants, have recovered against the said
Washington, Alexandria and Georgetown Rail,
soad Company, its officers, agents, lessees and
servants, whereof they are convict as appears
to US of record, and how you shall have exccu-
sed this writ make to the judge of our said
Circuit Court, at the Court House of said
county, on the first Monday in November next,
and have then and there this writ
WITNESS JEFFERSON lacey,
Clerk of our said Court, at the Court House
aforesaid, this 3Oth day Of September, 1868,
and the 93d year of the Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
FERTILIZERS.
n EDON D a Z ANO.
TIE CHEAPEST AND MOST SUCCESS
Full FERTILIZER ON WHEAT
EVER INTRODUCED INTO
THIS COUNTRY.

The Rcdcnda Guano hiss been used extensive
ly for two years upon every description ofcr9Ps
and with the most unprecedented success, IT.
results Oh the various crops, and especially the
wheat crop Of the present season. has e5fa0Iii i
ed its reputation beyond al others, and oe-
mand unprecedented.
"Eedonda" IS 8 pure, natural Guano. entire
y uniform in its character, sold TO the farmers
IS 1t is imported, and requires no preparation
for the drill.
The extremely low price at which it is sold
(the ordinary manufactured Phosph2te' costing
over one hundred per cent above the price OF
Rcdonda) is not the least important fact to the
farmer.
Pamphlets, containing Testimonials from far
mers and planters, in Maryland, Virginia, Del,
aware and New York, fro m which we extract
briefly the adjoining on wheat, together with
reports and analysis Of the most eminent chem
lists in the country, with full directions for its
use. can be obtained st our warehouse or from
our various agents.
REDONDA GUANO ON THE WbEAI
CROP OF 1863.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
OBITUARY.

Died, on Tuesday, the 18th instant. at her late
residence Berkeley, IN Gloucester county, Va,
in the 40th year other age, Mrs: SALLY B: 3.
NELSON, consort Of the late DR.. W. W. Mel
and grand dau ghtereof the late Colonel Robert
Thruston, of Gloucester. Partial friendship
and especially the endearing alliance of con-
sanguinity ore temptations to undue eulogy in
regard to those departed this life; STILL it will
not be deemed by those who were acquainted
with the deceased extrayagant laudation to &C
cord to her an elevation Of character-a truth
and steadfastness of friendship, which, COM
bined with the noble generosity of an impul-
sive nature, will shed halo Of lasting affection
over her memory In all the relations Of wife,
daughter, mother, sister, relative and friend,
she was truly exemplary But she Is gone
and many moist eye will attest the glowing
radiance of that love, which was returned to a
noble and generous heart.
In melancholy CONCENTRATIONS such as those,
nov occupying us, it is cheering, aye, exhilara-
ting, to reflect upon the mission of an efficient,
sure Saviour--to dwelupon, the beautif5ul truths
brought by him to our darkened world and,
believing in the efficacy and universally OF His
Salvation, ut is good thing to give thanks,
for the Revelation of an Immortal and Blessed
Life beyond the grave and to rejoice in the as
surance so Astounding IN consolation alike to
the dying and tho bereaved that IT our earth
ly house OF this tabernacle were dissolved we
have u building of God, house not made with
hands, external in tn heavens" (2Cor.G
Praise Him whose reign of Truth and Grace
Shall ever more increase,
Until each soul Of all our race
Shall own Him Prince of Peace.
When finished is His plan of love-
All sin and woe shall cease;
And every tongue in heaven above ....
Shall own Him Prince Of Peace
Sept %. SUNA1MA.
Richmond and Norfolk papers please copy.
Died, at his residence, Inglesde Westmore-
land county, Va, on Sunday, September Goth,
at O'Clock, after painful illness of two weeks,
ALEXANDER MCGILL HEPBURN, son OF
Judge Samuel Hepburn, Of Carlisle Pa in the
twentv-third wear Of his age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
TELEGRAPssRC NEWS.
sPECIALDI5PATCHBS 70 TIE aAzET1
Alabama.

WASHINGTON, Sep. 50.--The official copy
of the memorial and resolutions Of the Ala
boma Legislature, in the matter Of obtaining
Federal assistance in maintaining law aud or
der 10 that State is endorsed as iooWs:
l. Referred to the Hon. Secretary Of Wan
for consideration and action. signed.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
,. WAR DEPARTMENT, Sep. 29.-Respcct-
fully referred to Maj. Gen. George .. Meade,
commanding the Department Ct the South, lon
his action under the instructions from the
Department transmitted to General Mcade
August 25th, 1868
1t was the purpose Of these instructions to
confer upon the Department Commander all
the authority which the laws allow, and it is
the wish Of the President that, within the
limits Of his lawful authority, Major General
Meade exercise full discretion in his action to
the end that in any event the peace may be
preserved. Sgncd
j. NJ. SCHoFIELD, Secretary OF War.
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY,
.. ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
49,. .....s'. September 80, 1868.
Respectfully transmitted to Maj Gen. Meade,
Commanding the Department Of the South, for
his guidance.
By Command of Gen. Grant:
(Signed) Il. D. townsend.
Adjutans General.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
Edgewood Farm,
Naar Oranro &. II. Va. June 80, 1858

Mcssrs. VIM. Crichton & Son. Baltimore:
Dear Sirs-Yours Of the 18th instant came to
hand in due time. have waited until l finish
ed my harvest before answering your letter, re-
lative to the application oe the Redonda Gusno
received from you last fall.
l used tons Of q Baltimore Phosphate 0!
Lime, and three tons Of the Redonda; l seeded
them separately, upon the same quality of land
in the same field; about $50 to 400 pounds were
Quantity Of the Baltimore Phosphate Of Lime
was used see no difference in the rest It's
I regret I shall not &c able 10 thresh it sep&-
rately. | am confident it has paid me well.
Should like to get q few more tons next season.
The Baltimore Phosphate cost me about 80 Il
ton. In haste Yours respectfully,
JAMES W. WALKER, Jr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

TOURNAMENT. "A brass band: accompanied
by knight in riding custume, paraded the
principal streets Of the city this morning, an
nouncing that grand tournament was TO be
held to day at Carlins' Springs. About ten
O'Clock several Of the knights, mounted and
bearing their lanccs, made their appearance on
King street ard were the objects Of considerable
attention until they departed for the scene OF the
tilt One train OF cars ,tolerabIy well loaded left
here at eleven o'clock for the Springs, and
another left at three o'clock thiseVening. Pas
sengers by the Leesburg train this evening re-
port that the atecadance at the Tournament
was rather limited, and that the riding at two
o'clock had just commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

FLOUR BUSINESS IN GEoREToWN.-James
S. WEIGH, two mills, the Columbian and the
Pioneer, are turning out about 800 barrels daily.
A. Ross Ray & Brother Arlington Mills; 200
daily George Shoemaker, Riverside Mills;
100 barrels daily D. L. Shoemaker, Foundry
Mills; 100 barrels daily. John Davidson, Mo-
del Mills; so barrels daily-(bis best quality
bears the brand, John Davidson, We think
Total daily production, $50 barrels. There is
also the corn mill Of NJ. Young, which turns
out daily from six to eight hundred bushels of
meal,-Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
g'FgE MARKETS

New YORK, Sept. 30.-Stocks steady
Money per cent. on Government securities.
Sterling Exchange 81. Cold 4l3; 5;,2os, 1852,
coupon ~. l040s registered 81, North
Carolina Gs Is; DO. new 734I. Virginia Gs ez-
coupon, 53I. Tennessee Is cx coupon GS!!.
BALTIMORE, Sept 3O.-Virginia IS, old IN
scribcd, 46 bid, # asked; do. 1866, IS bid; do.
1867, 4G bid As asked,
New YORK, Sept 30.-Elour heavy and
lOal5c lower Wheat dull and 2a3c lower. -
Germ heavy and about lc lower.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 30.-Uotton frm-lnld-
ding uplands &c bid, 265 asked Flour in
better demand; Howard street super o2S 70 ;
do. extra 9.75all.75: do. family 12al2, 80 ;
City Mills super Sa9.75; do extra Q. 75all.75
do. family l2al3 Western fine G.25o6.7 Is; do.
super 7. 25a9. % ; do. extra O. 25al0.25. Wheat
dul-vely good to choice red 2, 25a2.55. Corn
firm-whltc l.20al.22 do. yellow l.26. Oats
firm at 70a77c. Rye firm at l.4O2l.j0. Pro-
visions firm with prices unchanged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
Y At FRENCH'S
Dcpos oGBONkS and Stationery

No. S5, King street.
John Wards Governess, a novel by Annie l..
Macgregor, 81 so.
cold Elsie, from the German Of f. Msrlitt,
author Of the sold Mam'selle's Secret" $1.5O.
Among the Arabs, narrative Of adventures
in Algeria, By G. Naphegyi. NJ. D., $3.50.
The Unconscious Truth Of the -Four Gospels,
By W. II. Furness, 1925 ..u,....
Short Stories for Spare Moments, zoe.
Infelicia, by Adah 1sascs Menken, new lot
Just received 81. f.
Love o. Marriage by William Black, soc.
Five Hundred Pounds Reward, anovel, BY a
Bsrrister, 50c - s..
Bledsoe's Southern Review for October.
Complete Sets of Appleton's Cheap Edition of
Dickens and Waverly Novels. - ,...--
Just received o fresh supply of the two great
books of the day, The Moonstone, by ,Wilkie
Collins, and Foul Play, by Charles Keade.
Daily something new at
20 -'-.. ". FRENCS'S,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
MARINE LIST.
Port Of AIexandria, Sept. so.
ARRIVED

ARRIVED.
Schr. Merchant, Phillips, Philadelphia, coal,
to \. S. Perpener
Schr. I. 4. r. No. 40, Robinson, Phi!adel-
phia, coal, to j. Leatherland.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, by g.
Wheat.
Schr Thos N. Stone, Pervcro, Boston, coal
by Central Coal Company.
Scbr Beckmore, Baker, Boston, coal BY
American Coal Company.
Schr Enoch Moore, Chambers, Jersey City,
coal by American Coal Company.
MEMORANDA.
Steamship John Gibson, Winters, hence at
New York 18th inst.
Steamers Express, MCKEE, AND Thomas 81
Cahill, Maith, sailed from Baltimore tor this
port 29th instant.
Schr. L. a. Bayles, Bayles, from this port,
for Fairhaven, Sept. IS, of Absecum, was
struck by lightning, SCATTERING foremost and
loretopmast. Goth, off Long Branch, 10 q
heavy squall from WSW, spht mainsall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

SURVEY CoMMENCED.-Th survey for the
route of the proposed railroad to connect
Georgetown with the Loudoun and Hampshire
road was commenced yesterday morning, by Ii.
w. Brewer, City Surveyor of Georgetown, with
the following assistants: Charles Wilson, first
assistant; and Messrs. George Magruder, NJ
Platter, L. Offutt, and II. NJ. Matthews. Their
headquarters for the present are at the Rosslyn
House, near Fort Corcoran, and formerly known
as the Hoover property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

MAGISTRATES OFFICE.-A warrant was is
sued for the arrest of John Thomas Mullen,
charged with au assault on his mother, who
resides just across the canal basin. While his
mother was at the Magistrates Office making
the complaint, her son entered her house,
broke open her trunk, stole all the valuables
she possessed, and crossed the river in skltf.
He is sill at large.
James Warner, colored, for stealing 4 suit
store of Mrs. Rosie Tomlinson, on the upper
end Of King street, was, in default Of the re-
quired bail, committed to jail for his appear
ance at the next term of the Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
Oakland Va. July Ist, 1868.

Messrs VIM. Crichton & Son.
Gentlemen: / have received your letter OF
the 18th Of June. The Redonda Guano that l
purchased Of you, applied with extremely sat-
i5iactory results, Judging from the looks OF the
Many different kinds of fertilizers have been
used in my vicinity, costing 3 great deal more
money, bU. from what l have heard and Scon
my crop Of wheat is as good as that OF any one
else / shall try it again this fall.
After my wheat is threshed and can com
pare the yield, I can give you more satistac-
tory statement in regard TO it. Very rcsN Yn
Your ob't. scrv't., Edmund X. Cock r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
Failing Of "a Wall.

BosToN, Sept. 3O.-By the falling Of the
Western wall Of the Skating Rink, last night,
George Gookin Of Chelsea, was killed, aud
Madison Putnam and Elisha SavIe were In
jured, but not seriously. They were at work
painting During the night additional portions
of tho yya foil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
FERTILIZERS.
Il o P w H E 4 r.
MAPES' NITROGENIZED SUpER-PHOS-
PtiATE

MAPES' NITROGENIZED SUPER-PHOS-
PLATE,
composed Of only Bones and Bird Guano, dis
solved in sulphuric acid, and fermented with
Fish Guano containing Il per cent. Of Amonia),
I'll being reduced by fermentation and sulphurc
acid to o Fine Powder. Contains no insoluble
mineral Phosphates but is al available to the
crop.
hi; soluble fertilizer shows by analysis the
presence Of Is per cent. Soluble Ph0$phateS, 80
per- cent Bone Ph0SphatcS, and animal matter
yielding 4 per cent of Anm0nia-Jellg identica!
IN compoSition, solHJiljty, and apalQJjity to
crops with tho best mixture that can be made OF
one part Peruvian and three parts Flour Of Bone,
treated with sulphuric acid. The saving to the
farmer in the cost Of Mapes' Super-Phosphate
over that of the mixture, is Sl5 per ton
The Mapos' Super. Phosphate Of Lime Com
oil, are enabled not Only to obtain large supplies
Of animal Amm0niacal ma.eriallrom the fish at
low cost but also to avail them selves Of the eco
nomcAl process of fermentation, by the combi-
nation OF the fresh animal matter with the Bones
and Bird (4GanO, previously treated with acid,
in reducing their fertilizer to soluble form, and
arc thereby able to furnish q quicky-acting
Soluble Ammoniated Super-Phosphate at no
higher rates than charged for ordinary Super
Ph0sphates containing q large amount OF insolu-
bio mineral Guano.
In every, instancereported, Mapes' Super-Phos-
phdte has produced as early, vigorous growth,
and moro permanent effects, than Peruvian
Guano. Like Barn Y ard Manure, when used
on seeded down lard, produces after the grain
luxurant crops OF grass.
Send for descriptive pamphlet on culture Of
Wheat and its requirements, analysis Of M2pcs'
Super Phosphate by Prof. Gilman. of Richmond,
S. Dana Hayes, of Boston, and other prominent
chemists.
HOOE, WEDDERBURN & CO.,
Agents, No. 2 Prince street.
sAn 28-1m Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

POsTPoNEMENT.--In consequence Of the in
disposition of the lecturer, who is sick at his
home at Orange Court House, DR.. Bagby' S
projection on bacon and greens was not deliver
ed last night. 1t is understood that on Friday
night next the lecture will certainly be de-
Gyered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

STEAMER KEYpoRT The Steamer Keyport,
Of the Aqua Creek line, left here last night
between nine and ten o'clock for Baltimore,
where she will be coated with iron, previous to
the resumption of her trips on the route, and
in order to enable her to retain her place on the
line during the winter, when the river is blocked
up with ice ~ -. ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

BALI-Thc Friendship Fire Companys
ball will be given tomorrow night. 4 large
number of tickets have already been disposed
of, and delightful time is promised to all
who may attend See advertisement in
another column of to-day's Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

INDUCEMENTS. -Messrs. Green l. Wise,
Land Agents, in this place, have arranged
with the O. a. g. NJ. R. R., to furnish free
transportations to land purchasers and their
families who come on to locate on the line of
the road, aud half fare to those who buy land,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

Explosion -DestrUcfiOn Of % Railroad
Train, dc.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30-A train Of ten cars
on the Atlantic and Great Western Railroad,
was destroyed by fire near Urbana, yesterday.
The fire was occasionod by an explosion in the
forward car, which is supposed to have con-
tanned nitro glyccrino. The engine was COM
pletcly demolished, the engineer seriously hurt,
and the fireman slightly injured. Tbs cars
we're loaded with flour and pork. \ house, a
quarter Of mile from the wreck, was dcmoIiSh-
ed by the conclusion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

FREEDMEN $ FILLAGE-Thc Government
auction sale Of the building at the Freedmen 5
Village in this county, took place yesterday
and was we'll attended, principally, however, by
W ashingtonians, who made most of the pur-
chascs Forty five alternate buildings were
sold at $50 each. One large dwelling house,
apart from the rest, brought sl54. and Head
quarters building was disposed CT for 1924.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

CIRCUS. -Bryan's Menagcrie and Circus, as
will be seen by reference to the advertising
columns of the Gazette, will exhibit in this city
onMonday next, the 5th proximo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS CONVENTION.
It is stated that the Orange, Alexandria and
Manassas Gap r. r., Go. have determined to
pass over their road and return, free, Delegates
to the Philadelphia Soldiers and Sailors Con
vention, provided that at least fifteen pass
over the road, paying full fare going. The
meeting will be held early in October.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30
Brookfeld, near Richmond, Ear
& nil 18th 1893

Massrs. G. T. Wortham s Co., Richmond:
Dear Sirs; purchased Of you about five ton:
of Rcdonda Guano last Spring, which was ap-
piled upon my corn, when the oarth was thrown
to it, the last time.
like manner was applied Peruvian Guauo and
a mixture Of Bones. / state that the corn upon
which the Redonda Guaro was used yielded
the best of three applications.
Respectfully yours. 7. =. WARWICK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

IMpRo vEMENT.-W orkmen are now engaged
in digging the cellars for two new buildings to
be erected by Mcssrs. Job Corson aud John
Boyd On the lots on the notheast corner OF
Queen and Pitt streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

HosE.-Mr. Dukehart, of Baltimore: will Vi
sit Alexandria before returning to Baltimore,
in connection with a contract to furnish the
Fire Department here with L quantity OF MS
celebrated and serviceable riveted leather hose.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-09-30

Fort CoRcoRAN- detachment of % of
the 18th U. S. Infantry, commanded by Lieut.
Taylor, has been ordered from Washington to
Fort Corcoran, in this county, to relieve the
troops lately there, who have been ordered to
Tennessee. -.-