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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

rINHE GREAT LIG ISL.
THED DAYLIGHT BURNER,
Tho most powerful and truly brilliant light
ever produced from Kerosene Oil; burning q
pure white and brilliant fame, giving as much
light as three or four comnon burners, with
great economy OF oil.
1t burns the "Argand," or Tubular Flame,
giving I'm equal light all around, and never
breaks chimney from heat.
There is 10 Aickerlng or wavering; is per-
fectly safe and free from danger win any quail
ty of oil and burns freely till the last drop Of
oil is consumed; constant current of air
through the centre of the fame keeps the burn
or always cool it cannot explode; the wick
requires no trimming and will las. for years -
1t produces no smell, even when turned down
low ; it produces the same fame as the German
Students Lamp; costs but trlhe, and VIII
last Tor ears.
The Porcelain Shades arc pure milk white
imported; give out soft de iciou' light; they
can be attached to any lamp. For sale IT
VIM COGAN'S,
an l9-eo6t No. Is North ROYAL 81.
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FERTILIZE RS.
nor ALL G 4 o P S
NJ APES 8
NITROGENIZED SUPER PHOSPHATE.

MAPES'
NITROGENIZED SUPER PHOSPHATE.
COMPOSED OF ONLY
Bones and Bird Guano, dissolved In suiphu-
rio acid and fermented with Fish Guano. con-
tanning II per cent of Ammonia, al being re-
duoed by fermentation and sulphuric scld to
fine powder. Contains no insolubie Mineral
Phosphates, but is all available to the crop.
This soluble Fertilizer shows 9y analysis 'a ao
presence of l6 per cent Soluble Phosphates. 90
Der cent Bone Phosphates, and animal matter
Welding per cent OF Ammonia-- 6eing laen,.-
cal in COMPOSITION, solubility, and avaiisollisy
to crops with the best mixture that can DC maoe
of one part Peruvian and three parts EIour Vi
Bone treated with Sulphuiic Acid. iae sas.
ing to the farm er in the cost OF Mape' super
phosphate over that of the MIXTURE is $l6 per
ton.
The Mapes' Super Phosphate Of Lime COM
pany, being engaged in the manufacture OF nsh
oil, are enabled not only to obtain large sup
plies of Animal Ammoniscal material from III .
fab vt low cost, but also to avail themselves OF
the eco nomcal process of fermentation, oy the
combination of the fresh animal matter with
the Bones and Bird Gusno. previously treated
with acid, in reducing their fertilizer to soluble
form, and are thereby able to furnish quickly
acting soluble Ammonisted Super Phosphate
at no higher rates than charged for ordinary
Super Phosphates, containing large amount
of insoluble mineral Gusno
In every instance reported, Mapes' super
Phosphate has produced as early, vigorous
growth, and more permanent effects than Pc
ruvisn Guano. Like Barn Yard Manure, when
used on seeded down land. produces after the
grain luxurisnt crops of grass.
Send for descriptive pamphlet on culture OF
Wheat and its requirements, analysis OF Mapes'
Super Phosphate, by Prot. Gillian, OF Rlch'
mond, s. Dana Hayes, of Boston. and cher
prominent chemists.
HOOE, WEDDERBURN s. CO., Agts..:
ap9-1m No. 2 Prince ST.. Alexandra Va.
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and officers of the association for the faithful
manner in which they discharged their duties
P. B. Hooe was unanimously reelected
President, aniG. n. Robinson, Vice President
". B. Price was elected Secretary, anc
Richards Payne, Treasurer.
D. G. Watkins, C. F. Suite, Sam Hartley
T. A. Brewis, f. A Reid, and j. ]. Creighton
were chosen The Board Of Managers.
Capt. Hooe returned his acknowledgment:
for the compliment Of reelection, and then
after some pleasant remarks on tie part o.
Messrs. Washington. Robinson, E!drldge
Reid, and others, the meeting adjourned
sine die.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

GENERAL LEES RECEPrIoN.-Quietly, anc
without any ostentation, display or previous
arrangement, the people Of Alexandria turned
out en- nldsse last night to pay their respects
aud to do honor to the great and good man
General Robert f. Lee, their former fellow
countyman 4 little before eight o'cloc
accompanied by two or three gentlemen OF this
city, his old personal friends, he walked from
the residence of his relative Mrs A. N. Fi'z'
hugh, where he is stopping, to the Mansion
House, 10 the parlor Of which hotel, and With
General Corse to introduce those to whom he
was not acquainted, he received u continuous
stream of visitors until ten O'Clock. Two or
three thou sand people OF al ages, lex, could
rion, aud political opinion, mus: have shaken
him BY the hand during the evening, and
many dainty glove that touched his hagers
has been preserved BY actual or expectant
mothers, to be handed down as a valuable heir
loom. Many OF the young ladies not satisfied
with the pressure of his hand, were rewarded
with kiss. Among those who SCENE most
deligh to see the General wa colored
man, one of his former slaves.
The General left this city this evening to
visit his friends and relatives on the Seminary
Hill. but will return to morrow. He will start
for Lexington on Friday.
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n EDA GU A n ..
THE CHEAPEST AND MOST SUCCESS
Full FERTILIZER EVER INTRO
DUCED INTO THIS COUNTRY.

The REDONDA G UANO has now been
used extensively for three years upon every de-
scription Of crops, and with tho most unprece-
dented success
"Kedonda" ia q pure natural Gusno. entire
~ uniform in its character.
For Spring Crops it has not been surpassed;
On Tobacco, while tho plant did not grow OF
AS rapidly as with Peruvian, it has matured
with uniformity, and is much richer and heav.
Ter than from Peruvian alone, ard tho land Is
permanently benehtted. ,. -.
The extremely low price at which 1t Is sold Is
not the least important fact to the farmer.
Pamphlets. containing testimonials from far.
mers and planters iu Maryland. Virginia, South
Carolina, Delaware and Now York, together
with reports and analyses Of the most eminent
chemists in tho country, with full directions for
its use. can be obtained at oar warehouse or
from our various agents.
PRICE $50 PER TON.
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FERTILIZERS.
WEDDE URN & 90

"OOE, W ID DE b U n q w
Successors to Fowle & CO..
GENERAL SHIPPING & COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
No 2Princs street Alexandria. Va
Offer for sale their usual supply o.
STANDARD FERrlLlLEkS, \.
consisting Of No. PERUVIAN GUAM, a..
rect from the agent and warranted pure me
price of this Guano varies with the price o.
gold.
MAPES' NITROGRNIZE SUPER
PHOSPHATE OF LIME, containing nearly 4
per cent of Ammonia, and IA per cent of Bone
Phosphate. rendered imm ediately soluble in
wster-an excellent Fertilizer and PORN anent
improver Of the soil. Send for circulars.
Double Refined Poudrette,
Nitro Phosphate of Lime,
Pure Bone Dust,
Canely ground, suitable to drili,)
Pure Bone Flour,
Sea Fowl Guano,
Goes AmmoniAted
Super Phosphate,
AltaVelAF hosphats
We also I'll orders for
Baughs Raw Bone,
Turner'S kxcelslor,
Soluble Pacific,
Whann's Raw Bone Phosphate.
Potomac Fertilizer,
Rodonda,
and all other Fertilizers known IN the mAaxst'
at lowest cash prices. apS-Im
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DUBLIC SALE CT VALUABLE LAND

By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, rendered in the cause of j; Luz
cius Davis aud others, against j. IL. Bart
lett, and others, l shall, as Commissioners
therein named. offer for sale, in front of the
Court House dco- CT Fairfax county, on MON
DAY the 7,h Gay of june; 1859 Court s Day az
LAND, of which James Davis and wife died
seized, in said county, accoraiSg to pla; to be g
exhibited on the day o. sale. Said land lies b
miles northwest of the Court House, two miles
north of the Little River Turnpike rS % ad,
Hunt, Hosbrook. &c. 1t is abundantly wood
ed, well wstered and clligi6ly situstsd: Aho gn
30 acres are cleared. Will be sold in TWO
TRACTS of about zoo acres each. Mr.. Charles
Stewart, residing on the Turnpike, near the
land will exhibit it to those desiring to pur-
chase.
TERMS-One.tenth cash, and the residue in
three equal instalments at u, II and Is mouths,
secured by the notes of the purchaser, and re-
tention OF the title till the last payment is madei
the land to be resold in case OF default of the
purchaser in making the deferred payments
Conveyancing, &C., at purchaser cost.
NJ. DULANY BALL,
Fairfax co APP 30-lawts Com. of sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

DEATH OF AN OLD CIrlyEN.-l Under the
obituary head @, 20 days Gazette will he seen
a notice Of the death Of Mr.. Anthony L. Cover
one OF the Oldest an! most respected citizens
O! this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05
OOLUBLE AMMoNIATED REDOND
- GIJANO

OOLUBLE ANNOTATED REDONDA
y GUANO.
At tho request of many farmers and planters
who find it inconvenIent and, in some localities
in the South impossible to command tho labor
to break up the Peruvian Gusno screen and
mix it with the Kcdonda, as ERECTED, we nave
prepared under tho formula and supervision OF
Dr. Stewart, the well known Agricultural
Chemist, IN AMMONIATED SUPER PHOS-
PLATE, containing IS per c.. of Phosphates,
of which IA per cent are Soluble Bono Phos.
pilates, and per Ct of Ammonia. Price SOU
per ton. Put up in strong bags-l2 to each ton.
DR., Stewart says of this compound: 81 have
analyzed about half dozen samples of the
SUPER PHOSPHATE made with RECON.
DA GUANO. 1T may be relied on to yield Ia
per cent of Phosphstes soluble in water-e'tl-
mated as Bone Phosphate of Lime-containing
$40 lbs best Peruvian Guano, and yielding s
per cent Of Ammonia.
"My practical experience during the PISS.
wears in the top-dressing of Wheat, even a:
late rs the middle of May. enables me 10 re,
commend this AM MON Al ID SUPEf
PHOSPHATE, made ct my instance, as capa
bic of refuudng its cost with lOJ per c.. inter
est, in 80 days.
AT this season it is customary to SOW Clover
with plaster. This will also supply the element
of the plaster at half its price, and better IN
sure the Glover. as the crop will pay for thu
manure ne above. even on Oats"
| A liberal deduction made to dealers and pur
WIN. CK1CHTON 81 SON.
Wood St, Bowly's Wharf opp. Corn EA9hge
BH. LAMBERT, Agent,
Alexandris, Va.
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Municipal Election.

MADISON. IND., May THE city election
Yesterday was hotly contested. The Democrats
re- elected the Treasurer, Assessor aud Clerk
BY an average majority OF 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05
MELODEONA!
III ASOSI MEL
PARLOR ORGANS

III AMOS, MELODEONS!
PARLOR ORGANS
lsving removed to lg;, King street = .:ooy -
' ashington, wish to call the attention OF per-
PIANOS, ORGANS, MEIODEoNS, &C.
IN nv stock of the above Instruments, when l
offer for sale on the most accommodating terms:
Having practical experience of more ihs9 = 10
wears ia this business, an able to judge OF inc
! qualities of Pianos: and to otter Tor Sale no'-
bet those OF reliable makers, such as
KNABE & CO., Baltimete.
WIN. HElNEKAMP. Baltimore.
JAMES w. VOSE, Boston, and others
Also, good second hand iustrnments iof sAi2
or lent.
instr uments tuned and repaired win tho g;eat-
| est cs,'e. ,orr,
oct = 1T V bEIhLH'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

BONE DUST BONE DUST,
Ground by ourselves. at lowest market rates
Also, GRIMES
PATENT RAW BONE PHOSPHATE,
AT $40 per ton.
The past two years have fully realized TIL,
hest in the market, and unsurpassed by the
highest priced guanos It's adaptation to wheat.
corn, oats buckwheat, tobacco, garden truck,
grasses, &C., has been fully and most sstisfscto'
FLY tested. Finely ground and suitable for
drilling, put up in bags of l67 lbs. zach: :,
Read the following certificates and call at
our warehouse and examine hundr eds of u sim-
liar character from those who have been using
it with the most satisfactory results.
o. P. MERkYMAN j. CO.,
Sole Manufacturers,
Warehouse, 81 $. Gay street, between Lombard
and Pratt, Baltimore, Md.
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18th District, Baltimore CO., Md,
November 18th, 1858.

Messrs. 0. 2. Merryman s. Co.
Gentlemen-I spilled the Raw Bone Phos-
phatc pur chased Of you lat Spring on my corn
side by side with ono OF the most popular and
expensive Fertilizers in the market, and l could
see no difference; yours WAS fully equal to 1t
/ also applied it TO turnips with perfect success:
1t gave such entire satisfaction that 1 used
nothing elso upon my wheat this fall l sowed
the most of it the latter part Of September. and
at this time i. bids fair to make e. good crop
as ever produced oy the use of Peruvian or
any of the expensive gusnos. bave every
confidence in it 1t is only to be tried to be
appreciated Yours. respectfully,
JOHN i. WILLIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

VISIT OF INspECriO " - The President anc
Directors of the Poto mac Slate Mining Com
pany, with some invite i guests, made WISH
on steam tug to the eabsco slate mines TIL
morning.
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TELEGRAPH NEWS.
SPECIAL DISPATCHES TO rHEeAzsTTE
disabled.

SAVANNAH, GA, May 5.-The steamship
Liberty, from Baltimore, for New Orleans, put
into Iybee with her rudder lost. She awaits
the arrival of the steamer Cuba to tow her 10
Norfolk FOR rcnairs.
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Boat SUNK.-A long boat, in tow OF the
tug boat Katie Wise, loaded with 10000 her
ring and 700 shad, on its way up the river last
night, from Stouey Poirt fishing shore struck
a snag and sunk. The cargo was lost.
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an l9-eo6t
VROMAS SINCLAIR,

CARPENTERS AND JOINER I'd
NO. Is, SUUTH WATER Street
Near the Bank Of the Old Dominion.)
IS prepared to execute, with dispatch ana on
the most reasonable terms, Gil ~ork IN DIS ING
and satisfaction warranted.
he solicts work from the adjacent county, a.
he is prepared to contract for building, or TO dc
any kind of repairing. Je lo-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

TEMPERANCE The regular weekly meeting
OF Mount Vernon Division, Sons OF Temper
ance to be held tonight, will 1t Is expected
be unusually interesting, and larger atten-
dance than usual is expected.
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ASCENSION DAY. --To-mGrrow, according 20
the church calendar, is Ascension Day, ana
will be appropriately celebrated in the Ca'ho
lie aud Episcopal Churches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

BANKRUPr's SAl.E.-Li &c crowds daily ana
nigh,ly attend The auction sale OF banSrupts
goods, at the s. ore room or k'ng street near
the passenge. depot of the Washington ana
Alexandria Railroad
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EERTILIZERS

4 o,,r.
have on hand a constant supply Of CHES-
APEAKE GUAkO from the manufacturers,
most highly recommended as shown by cs,tia
Gates at my otico by farmers who have used IL.
ALSO
A fresh supply Of RED0NDA ISLAM
GUANO, the cheapest fertilizer offered. Fof
manner Of using and recon N ndations call
the attention of farmers to certificates OF those
who have tried il. For sale by
H. LAMBE RI,
mar 2s-tf 10 Union Wharf.
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n UssEL GOES CELEBRATED SUPER
* Ate OF LIME

II u VT
Containing nearly pc, cent Of Ammonia and
IS per ct Of i )ne Phosphate Of Lime
The past fifteen years Experience Of Its ap-
pill alton on Corn, What and other Grsin',
Vines Garden Vegetables, and all small 'ruits.
has proved It's superiority over all other Super
Phosphates in the growth of the crop and per-
manent improvement Of tho soil.
INV THOS. PERRY, Ag.. for Alexa..
mar24 No Is King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

ALEXANDRIA LITERARY ASSOCIATION Al
the meeting OF the Alexandria Literary Asso'
citation last Eight, the regular question Should
Virginia adopt the Underwood Constitution
with the clauses relating to County organza
ton and distranchisement strlcten out.
the discussion Of which had been continued
from the last meeting, WIS taken up, ard the
debate resumed There was but small at,
tendance, owing to the fact that the reception
by General Lee at the Mansion House, had at
tracted the members. The negative Of the
question vas argued at some length, and quite
ably BY Dr.. j. e. Hill, the affirmative being
supported by Mr.. A. j. Wedderburn, Mr.
VIM. +. Carnc, who was to have been specially
pitted against Dr. Hill, being absent. The
President, Mr.. Chapman Neale, reserved his
decision.
The next question Tor discussion i, 30 Is the
character OF Frederick the Great most to he
admired OF condemned, 'Messrs Hoffman
and Roberts on the affirmative, and McS'rs.
Mrshback and Simpson on the negative
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Anne Arundel CO., Nd, New. 10, 1868.

Messrs 0. p. Merryman u Go.
Gentlemen-In answer to your enquiry Is 70
what think of your Raw Bone Phosphate puf-
chase in July last. allow me to say gave .
fertilizers OF acknowledged merit and found It
equal, If not better, than the other. and at iess
cost Am SO wei satitted with 1t. intend To
use il The coming Spring. Yours Truly.
REIN HAMMOND.
For sale at manufacturers price, the cost vi
trans , ortation added. by
A. j. FLEMING,
fab,2-3m Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-05-05

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A TRACT
u OF LAND IN FAIRFAX CO, NEAR
BURkE'S STATION.-By virtue of q decree
of the Circuit Court of Alexandria, rendered at
the August term thereof, 1868. in the suit of Sc,
lectmsn and wife, VS.. Masten's executor ct ais, l
will sell by public auction, on MONDAY, tle
18th of May, 1859, that being Court day, in
front of the Court House of Fairfax county,
a TRACT OF LAND in the county of FAR
fax, near Burke's Station, containing ONE
HUNDRED ACRES, situated on the North
branch Of Pohick run, and adjoining the lands
of Presley Barker, Thomas Elgin and Henry
Stevens, being the same TRACT or LAND
which was conveyed to John Masten by deed
from Mary Rose, dated oath OF June. 1859.
TERMo-One-fourth Of the purchase money
10 be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal instalmcnts, at six, twelve and eightee m
months, respectively, with interest from day OF
sale; the deferred payments to be secured By
the notes of purchaser, satisfactorily endorsed,
and the title to be retained until all the pur'
chase money is fully paid Stamps and con-
veyancing at the cos. Of purchaser.
H. o. CLAUGHTON,
an 15-oots Comm ssioner.
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WESTT RN RAINBOW. A beautiful and very
distinct rainbow was observable III the es'eiu
sky, e? rly this morning.
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Bowley's Quarter,

Baltimore CO., Md, Nov ii 1868 !
Me:srS. o z. Merryman i 90. :,
Conference.-The Raw Bone Phosphate
bought of you last Spring. applied to corn by
the side Of Peruvian Guano in equal qua nt!ties'
and if there was difference at all il was in IA
vor of the Phosphate. Ny corn crop WAS eI'
cellent. applied 1t also upon oats and pota-
toes With the most satisfactory results. prefer
it decidedly to Peruvian Gusno from the fact
tina. whilst tho Guano spends itself upon the
growing crop, the effects of the Phosphate can
be strongly seem in the crops following. Some
that applied to potatoes by the side OF tfh
manure, made asplendid yield. the tsh turning
out an abundant crop Of vines the phosphate
the potatoes have used it this Fall upon my
wheat, and at this time it looks as we'll could
desire. GEORGE EDWARDS,
Overseer for DR.. VIM. II. Keener
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CALEOFvALUABLE FAIRFAX LAND.

By virtue of decree of the County Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered in the cause Of Msry
9. Saunders vs. X. q. Adams and others. l
shall, as Commissioners therein named, offer
for SALE on MONDAY, the 7th day of June
1869, Circuit Court day, in front of the Court
TRACT OF LAND Of which Samuel Adams
died seized, containing s4 acres, lying on Diff
cult nun, opposite Hunters Mill, adjoining the
A., l.. & Ii. R. K. and the lands of h. P. Ian
ham, Mrs. Saunders, Geo. w Hunter, &c. a
on tho place. Abou. 70 acres is excellent bot
tom land.
1ERMS-One.tenth cash. tho residue in
throe equal instalments at 6, II and l8 months.
with interest; the deferred payments to BIO se.
cured by The notes of the purchaser, and q re-
tcntion of the title and the land liable to be re-
sold at purchasers cost. on his failure TO COM
plete ms title THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax Co., ap Sc-lawts Com. of Sale.
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OHEERING SUCCE OF A VIRGINIA
ENTERPRISE.
LARGE DIVIDEND OF LIFE lNSUK'

ANCE
Tho PIEDMONT LIFE INSURANCE co.
has declared dividend Of forty per cent on Its
Lie Policies, whch have paid two annual pre-
miums end tho same is available on such poll
cies 1t next renewal TO absorb loans or reduce
cash payments.
THIS yalus ion OF policies and dividends was
made bv hat eminent and experience actuary,
ID, z. Fackler-hence, demonstrates beyond
doubt. the solid success Of this growing COM
pany.
hut with the prudence and caution which has
ever guided this company. IL has deemed II
proper 10 hold surplus beyond the reserve
fund
The company is now only in the eighteenth
month of active operation-yet Las lfsueo wv
policies-wblch is a success really remarkaois,
and Tar lead Of any company Of like period IN
America or Europe; who Its handsome oiVE
ucnd shows tho economy OF its nd N nistrstion'
aud unGoubtcd permansncY ot its succ"ss:
The success of this southern Company being
nov beyoLd questionable econo ny OF man
ag,ment proved By u large dividend and It's
trus,y and competent directors giving A.sur'
ance of its future solvency and prosre:s-there
can surely be no possible c,cuse TO justify .
Southern man TO commence or continue 70 s,no
| his money OFT for life insurance.
| No comua is moro 30 vent; no company
| has prosr. s,ed 80 rapidly; NO Company mas
| M re LIBERAL terms; no company 10 nsnsgeo
with more prudence md economy-in short, tne
| Pied IL on. is 'lu-l 10 any and surpassed oy
| none; therefore we advise all 10 examine Inc
| merits of this Southern favorite briore inSuf-
ing. and VS. feel cpIf1ent they will prefer the
Piedmont before any other The addition OF
| MrW Gretter TO its corps OF general sgente
and of ether officers, lie noted in the adv rt'se-
| napt. in snoth,r coiumn.-Riehmond Chr,ss'dn
| Observer u,unoy
| loN aHdria n.
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PRICE $50 PER TON.
OAKvrLLE, 81. Mays Co, Nd.

OAKvnLE, 81. Mary's Co, Nd,
March IL, 1863.
Il used the 'Redonda Gusno alone on my
corn crop last Spring, upon bare spots Of the
field.
II made very satisfactory crop from it, and
fully equsl to any other in tho neighborhood,
where other fertilizers were used that cost
from $50 to $50 per ton.
Nv. o. FEEDER"
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Mr.. ii. g. s. Key. of Leonardtown, ST. Ma
rvs county Nd, writes US
"The 'Redonds' was strewed by itself on oats
and we'll marked BY stakes for information. -
TIE land is good and the whole crop of oats
very promising; that on which the Redonda
was applied the growth OF Oats is about ak or
eight inches higher"
Thus it is q good manure of itself DR.. Stew
arts formula prescribes some bones, and |
think one third or even one. fourth bones will
insure it as q valuable manure, and cheaper IN
comparison to any that have ever tried