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The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-07

BOX LIQUORS
800 boxes # in Whisky Brandy apd cock"''S
40 boxes Scheidam Schnaps.
20 casks Porter and Ale, pints and quarts.
20 Champagne Cider.
so - Biters, Boxer, Goula, Hostetter, brakes
Plantation, Stougllton, Gray jacket Helps and East
India. Sole agents for Red Jacket Filters. Curacao,
Anisette, Absinth and Peppermint For sale by
$50 If E. g. b. JACOBS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-07

ENfRE ARMS
large aud varied assortment Of Fowlng Pieces
and Pistols For sale by
$50 If Z. & B. JACOBS.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-07
POWDER,

EDARTiES having Powder on storage in maya
Il zinc will be required to send their written orders
for the same.
s30-3m GREGG < MARTIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

WRAPPING PAPER-lOO reams, assorted
w sizes, received this week ana LOT rs sale Sal by
mar J. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

ANIMAL LIFE. of the striking facts
pertaining to animal life, and one which every
tlller of the soil has noticed, whether as a gar
dener, an orchardist, or more general farmer,
is the great multiplicity OF animal life seen in
Que season and almost an extinction the next
year. The year 1866 was remarkable for the
great number of red squirrels in Maine and
other New England States They abound
everywhere. Every house had its squirrels,
and every fence had them as occupants. This
year we have not seen one. Last year cater
p, pillars covered the apple trees with nests.
thls year we have seen but single nest. We
nave not seen a cut worm the present year on
our corn or In our gardens. Thus by a wise
provision of an al-ruling Providence, these
pests which: if allowed to increase from year to
se year unchecked, would prove the destruction
u u every plant, like the waves Of the sea are
9oldden-.tssThus far shalt thou go and no far
tner"-ltau,e Farmer Of 1867.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

v7IRGINIA:-Atr rules held in the Clerks
Y Ofico of the Circuit Court of Prince Will
liam county, on the I'd day of March, 1863, VIII
liam Earnest, plaintiff, against Clara McNair
and her husband whose name is unknown, Ste
phen McNair, Fred. McNair, Henry Men air,
Robert McNair, Dolph McNair and Francis j.
Cannon, late Sheriff of Prince William county,
Committee Admir-. Of John Men air, deceased,
defendants: In chancery-amended Dill.
The object Of this suit is to attach the LANDS
mentioned in the mortgage executed by John
McNair in his life time to the plaintiff, situated
in Prince William county, Va, to secure note
or bond of $4,000, payable on the lst of Dccem-
ber 1860, with interest from date, and subject
said lands to the payment of said note or bond.
The defendants, Clara McNair and her hus-
band, whose name is unknown !; Stephen Nc
Nair, Fred. McNair, Henry McNair, Robert
McNair and Dolph McNair, not having enter
ed their appearance and given, security
according to the act of Assembly and the rules
of this Court, and it appearing by affidavit that
they are not residents of this State 1t is ordered
that the said defendants appear here within ono
month after the publication Of this order, and
do what is necessary to protect their interests
in this suit and that a copy of this order be
forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gazette, a
newspaper published in the city of Alexandra,
once week for four successiveWecks and posted
at the front door of the Court House of this
county. A copy teste. e..
Brent s. Wattles and Nicol, P. Q.
mar 2-1aW4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20
MEDICAL.
LOCK HOSPITAL
ESTABLISHED AS A REFUGE FROM
QUACkERY.

THE ONLY PLACE WHERE A CURE
CAN BE OBTAINED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

ms~Every patron obtains Watch by this HI
arrangement, costing but Sl0 while it may be
worth 81, ,OOO No partiality shown.
We Wish to immodjate!y dispose of the lab Seoyo
ticles, are placed in sca1N envelopes, and we'll
mixed. Holders are eftled to the articles les
named on their certificate upon payment OF d ten
Dollars, whether it be Watch worth 81, ,OOJ or
ono worth less The return of any of our, GER
tiGcates entities you to the article namod there;
on upon payment, irrespective Of its worth, and
as no article valued less than $40 is named on
any Certificate it will at once be seen that this
is no lottery, but a straightforward legitimate
transaction, which may bo participated in even
by the most fastidious.
A single certificate will be sent by mail, post
paid upon receipt of 25 cents, five for 81, eleven
for ST. thirty three and elegant premium for cS9 70
ono hundred and most superb watch for $15.--
70 Agents, or those wishing employment, this
is a rare opportunity. 1t is legiitmately con-
Quoted business, duly auth orizcd by the Gov
ernmcnt, and open to the most careful SCRUTINY
Try us! WKlGaI, 6Eo; u ~,
snn 28-Gm NEW YORK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

We offer GROUND PLASTER, delivered
on the cars or wharvos, at nine dollars per ton
Of 2240 pounds, in the purchasers bags; eleven
we furnish bags, with the understanding that
tho bags are to be returned in ten days. If not
so returned, five cents per bag will be charged
for every ten days, or parts thereof: We grind
our Plaster from the best Windsor Blue Lump.
No refuse plaster ground at our mill:
dec is SUTTLE 81 STUART
DRANDY PEACHES, Canned do, Canned
b Pine Apple, Canned Cherries, Canned To-
'~' ''>~ HOUGH s. RAMSAY,
feb 20 lat, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20
rNHE VIRGINIA LAND COMPANY

Incorporated ACCORDING TO THE
LAWS OF VIRGINIA,
with authority to own 25OOOacres of land; Cap
itsl Stock not less than $4,000, or moro than
100000, in shares of 500 each, for tho purpose
of buying and selling Land to, and inducing
immigrants to tho State Of Virginia.
Land Owners, Capitalists, SC, are invited to
cooperate with US, by subscribing Literally IN
ton prove profitable, facilitate immigration to,
and the settlement Of a largo area Of uncultiva;;
ted lands in the State. The books are opened
for subscription at tho Office of tho Company
i''' w. II. MARBURY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

LINE AROUND APPLE TREEs.-The Gin
cinnati Enquirer says:-''We have known
some farmers make it regular practice for a
succession Of years to throw caustic lime
around their apple trees in the spring and
summer. We once noticed that tree standing
in the immediate vicinity of our dwelling had
i'll at once put forth renewed with energy, and
we were at loss for some time to define the
cause. On examination we found that guam
tity of lime, which had accidentally been spilled,
and rendered worthless by becoming mixed
with the refuse on the stable floor, had been
thrown at the foot and around the tree, and to
this, as the principal cause, we Immediately
accredited the revivescence and renewed fructi-
fcation of the tree.
Taking the hint from the incident, We pur-
chased twelve casks of lime, and applied half a
bushel to each of the trees in our orchard, and
found that it produced Immediate beneficial
effects. Not the health Of the trees only, but
the quantity of the fruit also was greatly i'm
proved. This application will be especially
beneficial in soils where there is rcdun-
dancy of vegetable matter. We would advise
our farmers in some places, especially IN new
forest lands recently cleared, and on low lands,
to make trial of this experiment and see wheth-
CT it is not deserving OF the high .recommen-
dation it secures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20
r LIVERPOOL AND LONDON
Ia AND GLOBE INSURANCE CO.,
MERCHANT TAILORS.
A RNOLD s. FIELD,

A RNOLD 81 FIELD,
MERCHANT TAILORS,
No. 83, King ST.,
Keep q large stock Of CLOTHS, CASol-
MERES, LINENS, VESTINGS and best blue
CLOTHS and DOESKINS Qight and dark
colors) always on hand white SILK VEST
INGS, all Of which we will make to order very
low Call and examine our stock.
In our GENTS FURNISHING DEPART
MENT you will find tho latest stylos.
We furnish WHITE SHIRTS as cheap as
can be bought by retail in Philadelphia at the
manufacturers Warranted to fit and wear well.
We are manufacturers Agents for RICH
ARDS PATENT COMBINED PAPER
COLLAR and BOSOM, new thing just intro
dueed Retail dealers can be supplied as cheap
by us as at the factory. Come in and look at
them at No. SO, King street. third door west OF
Royal street. teb lo-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20
Y SeSDH
John S. BARBOUR, Prest.
DOULTERER'S FRIEND.

DOULTERER'S FRIEND.
A CERTAIN CURE FOR -.
GAPES AND OTHER DISEASES IN
CHICKENS AND TURKEYS:
A Certain Preventive Of Chicken Cholera:
Will prevent disease in all kinds of fowl, and
promote an increase of fat Read the following:
Jefferson, Frederick CO., Nd,
July 22d, 1867. .
Mcssrs. Clotworthy s. Co.:
Gcnts-The wonderful cures which have been
made by your Poulterers' Friend cannot fall to
interest all who raise poultry. A gentleman OF
this village has been experimenting on chickens
with the gapcs. He tried your Poulterers'
Friend, according to the directions, and it bad
the desired effect in removing the worm, elfec-
tually relieving the chicken ct once; Slnce
then 7 have had many calls for it. and !. mas
been used extensively with the samc result: 1t
is OF incalculable value to all who raise poultry
Respectfully. if. A. SPENCER.
Price 25c per package.
PropGsTTso6 pGToTWoRTY P7s9o X s. CO., Baltimore.
Also. RAT KILLER, HORSE AND CAT
T1 II POWDERS--th best in use.
For sole bv JANNEY 81 CO., 145, King st.
And E. S. LEADBEATER s. co.
nov 16-6m
rT1OBACCO SEEDING have Just received 3
SIMPLY of genuine Havana Tobacco Seed3
For sale by L. S. LEADBEATER& 81 co.,
1nb e Fairfax street.
WRAPPING PAPER-lOO reams, assorted
w sizes, received this week ana LOT :, sal safe Dy
mar - W WA'Ao "'@"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

APPLYING PLASTER. "A correspondent of the
Massachusetts Ploughman having asked to be
informed Of the most proper season Of the
year for the application of plaster to pasture
lands for renovation also, the best method of
applying the same, and the quality of land to
which it is adapted-tho editor replied as
follows:
"Wc think the early spring the best season,
say the latter part Of March OF carly in April.
We would SOW it broadcast 1t the rate OF about
two hundred pounds to the acre. Hilly pas
lures, with northern aspect and moist,
mossy soil, are most benefited by its applica
ton. On granite soil or soils throughout the
gneiss formation, which usually contain more
or less potash, plaster works promptly and ct.
tectivcly. But on locations where it has not
been found to work SO well, it should be ap-
piled in connection with wood ashes.
Where plaster has any rerceptlble effect at
all, it brings on luxuriant growth OF white
clover and otherwise improves the grasses
'lany farmers apply it regularly once in two
years, and find it the cheapest and best dress
Ing they can apply. 1t ought to be fresh
ground. The mark variety is thought to be the
strongest and best.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

DAKERs PREMIUM BITTERS-a per
II mancnt euro for Dyspepsia, Nervous De,
hiIitv md ali diseases caused by disorderod
stat p.tS' nf FtIu Tho liver or stomach For sale by
''''' '- '''' WAKEFIELD s. HALL,
feb q Corner Prince and Fairfax streets:
CYOD FISH and YARMOUTH BLOATERS,
{ lust received and for sale by
AVERY u DAVIDSON,
feb 226, King st., cor. Alfred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20

MINERALS IN CLARKE CoUNTY.-We avail
ed ourselves of an opportunity that offered to
visit the Lead Mine upon the farm Of DR.. r. IL.
Colston, and we confess that we knew nothing
Of the mineral wealth Of our county until we
had visited this mine. 1t is situated upon the
east bank OF the Sh enandoah, six miles from
Berryvile, and to the right OF the McAda-
mized road leading from Berryville to Castle
mans Ferry.
Upon our arrival at the place, we at once
proceeded to look tor ore, supposing like most
metals, we would have some difficulty III lind
inc rood specimens. The first rock picked
IN was of a light greyish color, resembling in
appearapce hard clay, but very heavy. This,
MIR. Champ Shepherd, who kindly acted as our
glide. PROPOSED we should break. 1t was done,
When the lead was exposed, forming, Us it were,
beautiful mosaic work, running in every dlrec-
ton through the rock, and showing concusively
that the metal was there in large quantities.
In the face of the rock, fifty feet above the
river, may be seen veins Of the ore as large as
a mans arm, and exposed to the eye. This
rock runs up from the river from fifty to seven
ty.6ve feet, and at several different points the
ore has been exposed by merely scraplng the
face Of the rock. On the top an excavation Of
about six feet has been made, from which the
ore has been taken in a large quantity, and
which by analysis has been shown to contain
So, 80 OF lead, 1923 Of copper and % ganan,es Of
silver Lower down barytese has been found
in equally large proportions, while upon the
same land fine beds of porcelain clay exist.
We next visited the iron beds on the farm
of Mr.. c.. Shepherd. and were shown some Of
the finest specimens Of magnetic iron it has
ever been our privilege to see.
These metals are certainly found in sufficient
quantities to justify working, and with tremcn-
dous water power that can be controlled-for
there is the water of the river now made use Of
for milling purposes, by a dam running entirely
across, which was built sixty years ago, and is
imperfect order. The river is navigable the year
round for fiat boats, making it easy and accessi-
BILE to market.
We sincerely hope soon to see the lead and
iron mines Of Clarke in full blast, and our peo-
ple once more looking up.-Clarke JoMnaL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1868-03-20
~ ROUND PLASTE r.

Brent & Wattles and Nicol, T. Q
mar 3-1aW4W
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
Cure for Whooping Cough

DIR. A. G.. Castle, in the Home
Journal, writes as follows in refer
ence to cure for whooping cough !:
DR.. ]. Unzicker, of Cincinnati,
and Coddington, of this city, and
the results of my own experience,
say the decoction of the leaves of
the chestnut tree-castanea vesca
lis safe, perfect, and sure rene
dy for the cure of whooping cough.
During the past two years this
medicine has had a fair trial, and
we all agree that, at last, a RENE
dy has been found to cope with
the disease. In every case it has
given decided relief within the
first two weeks. By its use the
cough is at once cut short, pa
tients rest easier through the
night from the time they COM
mence taking it, and after ten or
fifteen days from that time, the
symptoms disappear very rapidly.
The method of administering the
leaves is as follows: Place half an
ounce of the leaves in one pint of
water, in any convenient vessel ;
apply heat, SO that it approach a
boiling point; then empty the
whole, without straining, into any
earthen vessel-a teapot, say
To be partaken of occasionally
throughout the day, every day, es-
pecially at bed-time-as much as
the patient will drink. Sugar
may be added to the decoction, if
preferred, in the same way as tea
is prepared, the taste of which, by.
the-bye, it somewhat resembles
1t is best, however, when in thi
form of plain decoction.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
TERMS.
orTyvo Dollars for one year, IL

Two Dollars for one year, snva-
fiably IN advance
STSingle copies, Ten Cents eaca.
EsAdvertisements inserted at One Dollar
per square of Ten Lines or less for the first
insertion Fifty Gents for each continuance.
~ Local and Special Notices, Twenty
Gents per line.
HA liberal deduction will be made to
persons advertising for three, six, nine, or
twelve months.
OF Obituaries and calls on candidates,
Fifty Gents per square.
6T The privilege of yearly advertisers is
strictly limited to their own immediate and
regular business; and the business of an ad-
vertising firm is not considered as including
that of It's individual m embers. 0rFNo de-
Walton from these terms under any circum-
stances.
6E dvertisements not marked with the
number of insertions when handed in, will be
continued until ordered out, and payment
exacted.
CT No advertisement inserted gratu.tously
EGs Advertisements of an abusive nature
will not be inserted at any price.
tT@ Announcing candidates Five Dollars,
10 be paidsin advance in every case.
o. Job Printing of all kinds neatly
done on New Type, and on as reasonable
terms as any Office in Tennessee.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
AYBTTBVILLB TENNESSEE: THURSDAY, MAY %' B6S'

was i'll for many days, and be-
tore | had recovered a letter came
from home-a letter from my
mother.
"How strange it is that you
should have spoken of Gretchen
Werner in your last letter, for the
first time," she wrote. "My son,
I'm afraid the news will grieve
you. On the day on which your
letter is dated, she died, just at
sunset. I think she must have al
ways been fond of you, for she
never seemed to think of any one
else, and declared that she would
never marry. But few months
ago neighbor Werner actually went
so far as to command her to give her
hand to a friend of his, rich old
German. She pleaded hard, but
he was not to be moved, and she
thought she must obey, poor child.
The wedding dress was made, and
all ready for the nuptials, when
they found her dead.
81 think her father killed her
as much as if he had stabbed or
poisoned her. The doctors called
II beart disease. She was loyelier
than anything [ ever saw when |
saw her last, in her coffin, with
white lilies on her bosom. She
was good and pure and true, and
she always has loved you, my child.
am a woman and can read anoth-
er woman's heart. She has always
loved you"
knew it then. / went home to
my parents very soon, and never
left them again. l live in the old
house now, and on my window-slll
there always stands white lily.
Believe it or not, once year, at
sunset, on the anniversary of our be-
trothal eve, l have ever since seen
Gretchen standing near it smiling
upon me.
| think it is an omen that God
will reunite us in heaven, where,
though there is no marrying or CIV
ing in marriage, l may still call my
white lily, my pure, true-hearted
darling my own; still wed her in
the spirit, and dwell with her
through all eternity among the
angels.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28

A curious incident occurred du-
ring the recent revision of the
National Garde Mobile at Peronne,
in France. One young man who
presented himself appeared to be
quite deaf The surgeon careful
ly examined him, using all the
tests employed in such cases, but
the other remained mute. He was
about to be transferred to the In
valid list, when the surgeon, as a
final attempt, said in a low tone
of voice, "Your deafness exempts
you from serving; however, you
will have to appear here again on
the of next month, in order to go
through the requisite formalities. "
SAT what hour, sir?" said the
young man, in great delight; joy
had, in fact, worked a miracle
"You are good for service and
need not disturb yourself" was
the reply.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
The Power of Elocution.

Prof. Griffith, one of the fore
most elocutionists in the country,
recently appeared before a Quincy
audience. Among other pieces he
recited the well-known little poem,
"Twenty Years Ago" The poem
introduces two friends and school
mates, one of whom has been re-
Gently visiting the old homestead,
school-house, and play grounds
and gives his impressions to his
friend. When the elocutionist
reached the stanzas following, the
utterance was slow and thought
full, as if trying to recall the name
of the old play:
The boys were playing some old game-De-
meath that same old tree,
I-do--forget--the e--name--Just now,
you've played the same with me
On that same spot-'Twas played with knives
by throwing-so-ands So
AS the speaker made gestures
and motions describing the game
AN old gentleman in the back
part of the house arose and said
distinctly, "Mumbley peg, sir,
mumbley peg" 1t was SO real to
the old man, that he thought ne
would help him out of his difficult
ty, by suggesting the name: OF
course it brought down the house.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
Tsrapls nf The Blnsss.


There was a man named Furguson,
He lived on Market street,
He had speckled Thomas Cat,
That couldn't well be beat
He'd catch more rats and mice and sich
Than forty cats could eat.
This cat would come into the room
And climb upon a cheer
And there he'd sit and lick hlssef
And purr so awful queer.
That Furguson would yell at him
But still he'd purr-seyere.
And then he'd climb the moonlit fence,
And loaf around and yowl,
And spite and claw another cat,
Alongside of the jowl;
And then they both would shake their tails,
And jump around and howl.
Oh, this here cat of Furguson's
Was fearful then to see;
He'd yell precisely like he was
Inawful agony;
You'd think frst-class stomach acha
Had struck some small baby.
And all the mothers in the street,
Walked by the horrid din,
Would rise right up and search their babes,
To find some worryin' pin;
And still this vigorous cat would keep
A hollerin' likesin.
And as for Mr.. Furguson,
Twas more than he could bear,
And so he hurled his bootjack out,
Right through the midnight air;
But this vociferous Thomas Cat,
Not one cent did he care.
For still he yowled and kept his fur
A standin' up on end,
And his old spine dOublin' up
AS far as it would bend,
As if hrs hopes of happiness
Did on his lungs depend.
But while a curvin' of his spine,
And waiting to attack
A cat upon the other fence,
There came an awful crack;
And this here speckled Thomas Cat
Was busted in the back.
When Furguson came down next day,
There lay his old feline,
And not a life was left in him,
Although he had had nine,
"All this has come" said Furguson,
"Of eurvin' Of his SPINE"
Now all We men whose tender hearts
This painful tale does rack,
Just take this moral to yourselves,
Ali of you, white and black;
Don't ever go, like this here cat,
To gettin' up your back.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1868-05-28
VOL. XV---NO. 10.
The Negroes in the South.

The correspondent of the Balti-
more Gazette, writing from Savan-
nah, Ga, says:
While the very efficient police
force in Savannah preserves as
yet good order within the city, it
is difficult to tell what day may
bring forth. In the surrounding
country the negroes are all armed
mostly with United States mus
kets. Chickens, sheep, and pigs
are regarded by them as fair game,
and a small house as the common
property of all men who have
black skins. 1t is impossible,
therefore, to have any confidence
in keeping fowls and animals of
any sort from sunset to sunrise
That the white people are exas-
perated by the present condition
of things almost beyond endu-
rance is very natural. The slight
est collision between the blacks
and the whites would be produc-
tive of infinite bloodshed. The
latter are exhibiting wonderful pa
tience and self-control under the
circumstances. They see that
their State is in all probability
about to be taken possession OF
by a set of vagabond adventurers
from the North, aided and abetted
by ignorant and worthless ne
groes. They feel that personally
their situation is very precarious,
and they know that with negro
domination will come the ruin of
this city and an enormous de-
probation of property. Never
theless they are facing their fu-
ture calmly, and will meet what
ever of evil is in store for them
with manly fortitude.