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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

GOATS. --Goats are prohibited by the corpo
ration ordinances from running at large in III,
streets, and this evening the police made raid
upon the offending animals, and captured quite
a number OF them. They will be detained un
I'll ransomed by their owners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
Coal TRADE BY CANA1e-The following ship

MARINE List
ann Kosr-.......6 81 MOON RISES m g. = ~
sUs sErs 6 % HON WATER m GU W
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, SEP. g.
ARRIVED.
Steamship John Gibson. Winters, New ofK'
% HOoe, Weddel burn i Co. I'D
Brig F H Todd, New York ana sc schr "
Kirk, Rev York, to American Goal Co.
Steamship Vslley City, johnson, New forh'
by Hooe, Wedderburn u Go. and
Schrs Elizabeth Edwards, Providence ana
CE Raymond. Boston, by American Coal CG
Schrs Frank jameson, Boston, ana ="
Hand, New Haven, coal by Z Agnew'
MEMORANDA.
Schr Wild Pigeon, Phillips, sailed from
Providence for this port Both ult. at,
Schr L. Tracy, Tracy, hence at Boston 0ls'
ultimo 49,,
Schr 5 Clark, Hone, hence Al Providence
3lst ultmo.
Schr b Smith, hence st Gfoton 30th u!t.
Schr Katie HOyt, Parker, hence for New
Haven passed through He'll Gate LIST inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

The MIDDLEBURG AND PLAINS TURNPIKE
friend in Loudoun writes us, has been put
under contract, to be made in sixty days, Tor
S. 900. MIR. Judson C. GoOdloe, OF Aloemarle
county, Va, is the contractor, an! he brings
large force from the Chesapeake and Ohio rail
road. which he has just completed to the
(Ireenbrier White Sulphur Springs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

RECEIVED THEIR PAY.-The Commission
ers Of the late State election, and their clerks
received their pay from Richmond to-day. The
clerks had anticipated receiving SIS, and were
disappointed when they found that their certi'
fcates only called for So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

PosrOFFIcE.-O at Penola Caroline
county, discontinued Papers should now 60 to
Bowling Green, Virginia. Office at Barbours
vile, Orange county, Virginia, is discontinued.
Papers should now 90 to Orange Court House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
Paper Will Burned.

BENNINGTON, VI, September 3.-The pa
per mill of George Benton 4 Son was burnc,
last night. The loss on the stock and mil
$40 600; partially insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
Rrioicing in Richmond.

RICHMOND, Septcmber ) -Ihorc i - a!
rejoicing this morning over the news telegraph
ed from here yesterday, over the expect;
ed arrival OF Attorney General Hoaf's opinion
against the requirements Of the test oath -
General Candy expected bur aid not receive
Mr.. Hoar's opinion this miru'nr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
Enstsrans g Paid.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3.-The managers OF
the London Imperial Insurance Company, yes
tcrday paid $3.50, 6S7 OF the loss by the late
whiskeY fire, leaving balance OF sixty four
thousand dollars to be paid in Il lew days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

ATTACKED BY PARALYSIS Captain Nea-
miah Hicks, formerly of Alexandria but ior
the last few years resident Of Hartford coun-
70 MARYLAND, was struck by paralySis early yes
tsraav morning, in bed, at the residence oil
Captsin Talbot, on Water street IN this city
and now lies there in very dangerous eondi
tim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
Mr. Tessenden's Health.

PORTLAND, Me, September Ex-senator
Fessenden. who has been i'll Tor some days, Is
much worse this morning, and it is feared that
he cannot live through the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

PERsoNAL.-P. G. NJ. Hugh Latham left
here, on Tuesday last, for San Francisco, CAL,
to attend the annual meeting of the Grand
Lodge of Odd Fellows of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

STAMPS. 1t is said that United States de-
tective officer is in this city, examining the
papers of the citizens, to see whether they
have the proper revenue stamps attached tc
them. A heavy fin is the penalty for each In
fraction of the law regarding the use OF United
STATES STAMPS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

SHARKS IN THE PoroMAC.-lour large
sharks were taken in seine eff Piney Point
on Wednesday. The fact of the captures must
have been interesting to the oather' at that
-oooyt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

WHE,r-Nessrs. Hart 4 Hayes, OF frel
ericksburg, purchased on Wednesday a cargo
Of wheat in Alexandria, TO be delivered IN
Fredericksburg for grinding,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
CITY ITEMS.

BEFORE opening my fall stock, l shall offer
all my last seasons heavy goods, suitable for
al ana %s et1 pfsss gstnnvs
r .ntlcmon youths and boys.
sens S. DEALHAM, 81 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

nrCol. CHARLES E. STUART will be an
;r3anendent candidate for the House of Dele
gates from this county, to NJ the vacancy &C.
easioned by the death Of Mr. James I. Close
son Ste
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

OK CHANGE The market during the week
has been fairly active, and the receipts OF grain
exceed $4,000 bushels, making the total Ie-
ceip,s for the month about 2I5, 600 bushels, al
of which has net with ready sales, Al prices
that compare f4voraby with those obtained IN
competing markets There has been slight
advance in wheat but corn has declined, ana
closes fiat" Oats are in demand Superhoe
and extra -four is scarce, and for the former
description there is an active enquiry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

TN ACCORDANCE with the request of 2
number of the members of the CORN and
PRODUCE EXCHANGE meeting is hereby
called for tomorrow SATURDAY morning,
at ten clock, in the rooms o! inc Associalioh,
Az and means Of recognizing the Potomac, Pied
mont and Valley Agricultural Society, or for
the organization of a new society. j iull a.
tendance OF the members OF the Association Is
requested. +. D. HUE, reg
w. B. PRICE. Secretary. sep 3-lt
CEWING MACHIN EST take this method
= OF informing the public that am the sole :.
s0d only agent for the sale of TIE SING = K
SEWING MACHINES in this city ana coun.-
ty, and the company viii not be held re Po.A5i-
BE for the proper working of their m" 1,
sold b outside parties, VINO ea6 Ino- sen T. ~
machines ut the regular price Beware 81 I'M
nosters, and buy from licensed agents.
pO'''''' C. G. BERRY. Agent,
son3 y King st.. Alexa, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
r1,HE WONDER OF TIE AGE.
NORNY'S PRESERVING POWDERS.

One box will preserve 40 quarts dressed nut,
or 90 qusrts dressed tomatoes. fure' hesI'ns
anu ssn e9 aNIw u j. GRIGG, ITO King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

DOLLSl DOLLS! -..r,rr,.
Received this day q splendid assot +ieA. o.
80 ~ ITn,snnrd Leather Doll heads, 10 "hic
caI especia stte' ton They are nd G
bio and can be washed with wafer Cal ana
see them. All sizes and prices, AZ w..
See con 49, c. 9. BERRY'S, y King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

REVIVAL OF TIE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.
1t will be seen that steps are to be taken io'
the reorganization of the Potomac, Piedmont
and Valley Agricultural Society, for which OBJ
Jet a meeting of the members of the Corn
Exchange is to be held to morrow morning al
10 clock, at the Exchange Rooms. The i'm
portaucc OF the establishment of this society
has often been urged in the Gazattc, and it is
with pleasure that We note the initiatory STEPS
for the object. 1t shall have our warmer sup
port
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
FERTILIZERS.
RIO WHEAT GROWERSl
''EXCELSIOR.''

Containing mmonia"-...................6p per cent
super Phosphate equivalent to Bone
Phosphate Of Lime..... per cen.
Potash and per cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

LoYAI. LEAGUE-At the instance OF ten
members, r. Z. Armstrong, the President OF
one of tn, two wings into which the loyal
league of tbs county has reccn'Iy,by schlsm'
been divided, has called for Il meeting OF the
wing over which he prosides At the color'c
school house near the Bridge Pump, at eight
o clock to night.
The wing of which W. D. Massey Is ffesI'
dent will also meet tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

The Town CLOCK. The clock in the mar
ket house steeple, known as the town clock, Was
purchased in England in the year 1916 for
$500, The bell cost $3.50. During period
OF nearly ffty.t three years it was kept 10 motion
regularly and marked the hours with tolerabe
accuracy, but the attrition of those years was
so great that al last it became necessary to tho
roughly repair the whole machinery, and the
City Council, at late meeting, authorized Maj
Dufey to have the required work executed
The teeth Of the great wheels were so much
worn on one side that they had to be reversed
Some OF tho wheels had to be renewed, and the
pivots had to be turned down nearly sixteenth
OF an inch smaller, which necessitated an alter
alton in the corresponding holes The repairs
have now been completed, aud the machinery
runs with so little friction that the weights
have been reduced several hundred pounds
The fall of the hammer on the bell has been
increased six inches, ard the stroke OF the
clock can be heard at a greater distance than
before. The clock is now in perfect order, and
the time it will keep hereafter will be correct.
80.
RETRoCEssIoN.-.Th following article we
ind in the dispatches from Washiugton:-
Several OF the citizens of Alexandria city and
county are dcsrous Of returning to the jurs-
dction of the District, and with view OF test
ing the validity OF the rctrocession of said city
and county to the State of Virginia, have held
q conference and agreed that the speedicst way
of bringing about an adjudication of the matter
is, after paying their State taxes, to bring ac-
ton in the Supreme Court of the State Of Viz
GINA for the recovery OF the same, and IN case
of an adverse decision TO appeal to the Supreme
Court of the United States. They will act ac
cordingly, and have retained VIM. A, Cook, OF
this city, as counsel" This is the first We have
heard of This newest movements move
ment, we believe, in dcrogation OF the rights OF
Virginia, and destructive ot ;he interests and
future prosperity Of Alexandria. How many
or who are engaged 10 this scheme, we do not
know
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
ANALYSIS {:

Composed of this most concentrated mate
rails, it is richer in Ammonia and Soluble fho'-
pilates than any other fertilizer sold, except our
iNxceisior," and is made with same care and
supervision-uniform quality guaranteed Fine
snI @rv. in excellent order Tor drilling. Pack
a. .n bags and barrels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
Gold.

New York, September 3.-GoId to-iay 1853
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
ORESAPEAKE GUANO,

N AMMONIATED SOLUB T. PHOS-
PHATE. ,,.,a Pa
c"'"S ruvian Guano,
MANUFACTURED ny
ISAAC REYNOLDS & SONS, baltimore
under the direct supervision OF one OF the MN.
In addition to numerous recommendations
nv farmers who have used this fertilizer, | give
he remarks of Doctor X. H. Stabler,, Chem
ia who. al my request made an analysis OF
REYNOLDS Ammonisted Phosphate, namely;
ANALYSIS:
Twantv.two per centum of this Gusno is i'm
i %v"i soluble and available 10 the crops.
All the other fertizing material is in q very
favorable condition to be appropriated by the
plant during its growth, o,:..
Alexmndris, Va, October 7th, 1858
FarSeIa hv BENZ. II. LAMBERT.
Agent, Alexandria. Va.
and by merchants dealing in FERTILIZERS; al
Agents prices sep o-oW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

Mali. FAILURE The failure to receive the
mail from Alexandria at Middleburg on Satur-
day last, was owing to the absence OF the agent
on the Alexandria, LDudOun and Hampshire
Railroad, who was unavoidably detained, and
did not reach the depot in time Tor the tram
The mail was on the cars, but could not be dis
tributed in the absence of the agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

CAMr NiEEIINU. ihc camp meeting at 'he
Hillsboro camp ground, uuder the auspices OF
the Methodist Episcopal Church South, when
has been in progress since Friday last, broke III
to day. The attendance at this meeting wa
large and during its continuance everything
passed off satisfactorily and pleasantly. The
Alexandrians who were present express them
selves as having experienced delightful time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03
PRICE SO PER TON.
}. j. TURNER & CO.,
AZ Pratt street, Baltimore, Md.
BREWIS s. LA VISION,
Agents, Alexandria. Va.

+ j. TURNER & cos.
ANNOTATED
BONE SUPER-PHOSPHATE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

FUEL MARKET. There is more activity in
the f1el market, but prices are about as last
cite, which is in plentiful supply and my be
quoted at So 50a9 for white aud red ash, de-
livered. Cumberland scarce. Wood 5l5. %
and oak 646. % per cord, delivered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-03

Put ~ in strong bago oi 10 pounds each.
PRICE $5l PES tpA.
.f'- send Tor pamphlets containing .nii III
rc,tjnns and certificates
WIN. CREIGHTON & son.
Sole Manufacture.
W.ol g., opposite Com L>,uau.r.
Bowlys wharf, B.itmoia.
g. II. LAMBERT. Agent
aug .0-c,G. AleXHndri@. II.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-06

THE FALLEN SoN.--Follow him
home from thescene of his debauch
He is an only son. On him the
hopes Of the family are conferred
Every nerve has been strained to
give him the choicest education.
Parents and sisters gloried in his tai
ents and looked forward to Lis fu-
ture fame. Alas9l already those Wis
ions are less bright. Enter now the
family circle. Parents surrounded
by lovely daughters. Within the
circle reigns peace, virtue and refin-
ement. The evening has been spent
in animated conversation and the
sweet Interchange of affeetionate en-
dearment. But there is one who
used to share all this, who was the
center of tina. circle. Why ia he not
here? The hour of devotion has
come they kneel before their Faith
er and God. Asvoice that used to
mingle In praises is wanting. An
hour rolls away-another hour has
gone? Why do those parents start
at every footstep? . The step-of the
son and brother is heard. The door
is opened-he staggers in before
them, and is stretched out at their
feet in the loathsomness of intoxica-
ton. Oh, who shall tell the sorrows
of a home made dark with sin p
DR.. Wakland. = ~
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-06
New 6windling Scheme.


New York shapers are prolific in
swindling schemes. The latest and
one OF the most successful is SUBJ
stantially as follows: A party adj
vertises tor q partner in business
Respondents to the call are informed
that the business consists in manu-
featuring, by a newly discovered and
wonderful process, various kinds of
liquors out of certain chemicals, so
that enormous profits are realized
Everything looks fair, and the APP
plicant pays over his partnership mon
ey-generaily three or four hundred
dollars--a room for the business is
obtained, and operations are COM
menced. The required chemicals
are obtained of a druggist, who is a
silent partner" in tho business. In
q day or two after operations are
commenced, however, in walks a
United States revenue officer ESQ
calling himself, but bogus, and in
reality another silent partner in the
swindle), and arrests both members
OF the firm for violating the revenue
laws. A scene ensues, and finally
the "officer" promises that for the
sum of $500 he will release them, and
never appear against them as a
prosecuting witness. The senior
member of the firm--the man who
originally "took in" the unsuspecting
lpartner-suggests that this will be
the best way to get out of the scrape,
and the victim assents. 1t is found,
however, that there is only 5000 in
their till. So the officer receives
that, and very generously offers to
hold the victimizer in custody and
release the victim that he may have
chance to procure the other 800,
giving him till the next morning to
return. On the following morning,
the Disguised partner goes back,
money in pocket, to the recent scene
OF operations, and finds the establish.
ment CLEANED out" his partner and
the officer gone to parts unknown,
and the victims money, which he
originally invested, beyond the reach
| OF himself and the most vigilant
Constable who ever chased a phan-
tom with writ in his pocket Such
swindling operations are becoming
quite frequent, of late, and they az,
ford additional evidence that the PEG.
pie of New York are enterprising al
we'll as numerous,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-06
Estafa of WILCOX.

CTATr OF WIscoxsIS, lss Probate once, Jnue 10Th
- Grant Comfy -s1 ~ sAsD. 1859. 81
In tho matter Of the Proof and Probate Of the last
vill and Of Benjamin Wilcox, deceased iat'
Of the County Of Grant.
Whereas an instrument In writing, purporting to bt
the last will and testament of Benjamin Wilcox de
ceased late of the County of Grant has been filed il
this Offices and whereas application has been made By
Thomas g. Wilcox, praying that the same be proven
and admitted TO Probate according 70 tho laws OF THU
StAts.
1t is ordered that said application be heard before
me at the Probate Once in the village Of Lancaster N
said county on Mopday the 18th day Of July, A. d
1859, at o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
And It is further ordared that notice shall be given
ali persons interested in said will of the time ane
place Of said hearing by publication ia the Grant Coun
~ HERALD, weekly newspaper printed in said coun
~ for three successive weeks each week prior te
the time Of such hearing. .5 e.. +. -.
BY the Court, WIN. Mc0UNiGAL,
Swo County 5utge.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-06
Uucle Billy's Speech.

When | was drunkard, / could
never get my barn more than half
full. The first year after signed the
pledge, L filled my barn and had two
stacks; this year I filled nay barn and
have four stacks. When, / was a
drunkard, Iowned only one poor old
cow, and | think she must have been
ashamed of me, for she was red in the
face; now | own five good COWS, and
l own three as good horses as ever
looked through a collar. When I
was drunkard, l trudged from place
to place on foot; now I can ride in a
carriage of my own. When was a
drunkard, | was three hundred doll
lars in debt; since signed the total
abstinence pledge, L have paid tho
debt, and have purchased two hun
dred acres of wild land, and I have
the deed in my possession two ofmy
sons. are teetotalers, are living
on that lot. When / was drupkard
used to swear; have ceased to be
profane. The last years of my drunk
enness my doctors bills amountedito
thirty dollars; since | signed the
pledge, have not been called upon
to expend red cent for medicine
l am not poet, but | have put my
| farewell to rum into verse.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-06

OzATR Wisconsin, L.
- County Of Grant
In the matter Of the estate Enoch u BERNARD DEC
I'm reading and filing the petition OF Emily Bernard Of
Uino-,l,s Grant Co. representing, among other things
that knoch o. Bernard late Of Grant Co.. on
11,h a. az jan D. 1889 at Grant Co., Died ntesate
leaving goods chattss and estate within this State and
that tie said petitioner is the widow Of said deceased
and praying that administration Of said estate be to
her granted. ~ '-s= 50 -
Therefore it is ordered that said petition be heard
before the Judge Of this Court at the Probate Office In
the village of Lancaster, in said county, Tuesday,
the 18th day Of July A. D. 1852 ct one O'Clock In the
afternoon Of said day.
Ordered further that notice thereof given to thu
heirs of said deceased and to all persona interested By
publishing copy Of this order for three successive
weeks prior to ssd day of hearing In the Grant County
Herald weekly newspaper printed and published OF
Lancaster IN said C0unty. By the Court,
WM. McGONIGAL, County Judge
Dated at Lancaster the 18th day Of june 1869 3-t3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-06
rea The Bourbon princes and later

ma. The Bourbon princes and later.
al branches are making American
matrimonial alliances, and the adj
mirers Of Imperialism and titled aris>
tocracy exult over the fact, and SUBJ
stantially declare that American
girls are honored by such contracts.
When, however, we analyze these
hereditary great men, we find them
full of the faults and foibles of hu,
mum nature, and no better in any
respect than the solf-same lords OF
this continent-not even their SUI
periors in refinement of mind and
manner, and certainly not for the
deeds which enoble the race, and do
good to mankind.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-06

: @ Liquor contracts are void in
Michigan. Judge Whitney, in the
United States Circuit Court at De-
troit, has just decided that, under
the liquor law of Michigan, a con-
tract for liquor is void, and q note
given in pursuance of such contract
is not bona Jide. IA the particular
case, that ola Chicago brewer against
a saloon keeper in Marquette, the
jury. of course, found q verdict for
the defendant.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-07-06
Estate Of Thorn ps0n.

s r . : + u
C4LYs or wIscoSsIss Ia. 1nPEebates Grant County
y County ofGrant. 80 court. june Term, 1889
In the matter of the estate Of William Thompson dec d.
Or reading and filing the petition Of Ole Iverson Of
said Graut county Representing among other things
that on the 25th day Of February A. D. 1861 the said
William Thompson, now deceased, contracted tocon-
vsy 10 him. the said petitioner the premises known
the east half of thu northwest quarter Of section
0o) In town Ave (5) north of range one I'd west In
said Grant county and claiming that he the said petit
TONER is entitled to a conveyance of said premises
and praying that Frances Thompson, the administra
trx of the estate of said deceased be authorized and
directed by decree Of this court 70 make and execute
conveyance Of aad pr smisea to him, petitioner
1t is ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge of this court Tuesday, the 9th day Of July
A. D. 1862, at O'Clock p. NJ, at the Probate office
in said County. .. ....
Ordered further that notice OF said application and
hearing be given to all persons interested, by
publishing copy of this order, for six successive
weeks prior TO said day of hearing in the Grant TOMMY
Herald a weekly newspaper printed and published at
Lancaster in said County.
By the Court, WIN. McGONIGAL,
2w6 County Judge.
Dated at Lancaster the 18th day Of june, A. D. 1889