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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-06

We receive with profound acknowledge
meuts" and the highest consideration, the
respects rendered us by the Richmond Dis
patch, and they are particularly gratifying after
reading in the Baltimore American, radical
organ of the deepest dye, that practically the
decision OF Attorney General Hoar leaves the
whole question of reconstruction Just where
Gen. Canby's more legitimate action would
have left it, - and that the people of Virginia
''are now as far at sea as ever" We do not
quite agree with the American because, we
think Mr.. HOar's opinion shows Us a streak OF
daylight To permit the Legislature TO meet
aud organize, without the test oath, Is some
thing. To re sure, 1t does seem strange that a
Legislature Is to be allowed to meet, in order
that it may exercise its highest and most i'm
portant junction, which is a ratification of the
proposed amendment OF the Constitution-(par
ticularly desired by political party)-a to de
bar it from all minor powers. But then these
are curious times Notwithstanding, we will
still hope for the best. As to what will be the
action Of Congressional remains to be seen.
To be sure there will be no earthly reason why
that body should not, at once, accept the new
State Constitution, and allow the full and COM
plete Reconstruction OF the State, and an i'm
mediate settlement OF the whole matter But
then we haze known Congress, during the last
eighs years, to do great many things without
reason, and contrary to reason. And besides,
we have not the FAITH in Congress that the
Richmond Dispatch has. 1t may do what is
right-and 1T may not The Dispatch cannot
wish more earnestly and heartily than we do,
that it may do what is right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-06
VIZ | N ID % w e l. A IS

A full supply of Gem & Willoughby's Fruit
Jars, Just received and for sale cheap, at
je S-eo3m y. j. MILLERS, G5 King st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-06

DRESERVING SUGARS, ali kinds, for sale
i low by Laug z6l J c. MILBUHN.
DOWDEK AND Shut for sale by
i aug25 j. e. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-06

BALTIMORE AND PoToMAC RAILRoAD.-1he
Engineer Of this road in his report, says: Be-
low the town of Upper Marlborough, for about
seven miles, we have a very difficult country to
pass over three lines have bsen run oyer this
section, which meet at a common point,a short
distance below the Holy Rosary Church from
this point to the Potomac river, two lines have
been run, one reaching the Potomac, opposite
Aqua Creek and the other at the mouth OF
Pope's Greek. | have at present corps OF
engineers making an examination OF the country
in King George and Caroline counties, Viz
pinia, to enable me to form better idea OF the
proper terminus of the road. a more thorough
examination OF the whole route, and careful es.
Inmates of the cost, have shown that your road
will cost nearly sixty (60) per cent more than
at first estimated, requiring a much larger ex-
pendlture OF money than was at first expected.
WATER IN PHILADELPHIA. There is no
material change in the aspect Of the water ques-
ton 10 Philadelphia. The Inquirer of that
city says;
'At no time during the height of the water
panic was it more necessary to be strictly eco
nomica in the use of the article than at present
The city is still drawing upon the reserved
pools OF the Upper Schuylkill, and 1t Is lmpos'
sible to tell when the supply may give out.
There is yet no prospect of the ardently pray
ed tor and much desired heavy rain. A large
conhagration would use up all the water that
can at present be obtained from Paramount
reservoir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-06
THOMAS SINCLAIR.
CA RPENTEk AND JOINER,
NO. 10. SOUTH WATER STREET,

Near the Bank of the Old Dominion)
Is prepared TO execute, with dispatch and on
the most reasonable terms, all work in his line,
and satisfaction warranted.
He solicits work from tho adjacent county, as
he is prepared to contract for building, or to do
any kind of repairing je 18-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-06

DICKLING SPICES.
L Ginger, Race, green and pure ground ;
Pepper, white, and black-whcle; Mustard
Seed, white and black; Cor:snder Seed Cara
way Seed Mace, Cloves. Allspice, Tuermeric,
Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper. Long Pepper,
Nutmegs and Celery Seed. For sale NJ the
lowest prices by
augH BRO0KES X TAYLOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-06

RAILROAD MATTERS. The Richmond En-
quirer, few days ago, spoke OF complaints
against the Orange, Alexandra and Manassas
road by the farmers of Orange, on account OF
determinations against Richmond in the freight
arrangements of that road, whereby those VINO
desired to send their wheat to Richmond were
prevented from doing So
Upon this allegation, the Orange county
Native Virginian remarks :. ;.
1--WE have often alluded to this dise q
ton. But the fault is less with the CIanio,
Alexandria and Manassas road thau WI 'nS
Chesapeake and Ohio road ana tue hitniliouu
merchants themselves. Ike every Ttner 10!
poration in the world, the orange, Alexandra
and Manassas road Is seinsh' anu WIN, " Tue
fuI extent of its ability, so adjust Its tariff as
70 compel freight to traverse as many miles as
possible of its line. In this respect it is no
worse and no better than any other railway
The remedy for this discrimination is entirely
in the hands of the Richmond merchants. -
They know perfectly we'll that the Chesapeake
and Ohio road, by means of its G0rdonsville
and Charlottesville stem, holds absolute control
OF the Orange road. Let the Board OF Trade
and the Richmond press do their duty, and
the Chesapeake and Ohio road will be compell-
ed to bring its power to bear on the Orange
road and force it into terms. The work may
be done in single day, il the people of Rich
mond are resolute and determined"
We do not know that the allegations against
the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas road, as
to Determinations against Richmond, are cor
rect. But wo have frequently heard that ar
engagements or Determinations on the Chesa'
peake and Ohio road are unjust towards the
trade on the Orange, Alexandria and Manassas
road. How are we to construe the idea oil
controlling the Orange road, and bringing
the poorer of the Chesapeake and Ohio road
b hoor ,rop tho fret namad road
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-09-06

IOE FALL GOODS. 1OE
Sc FALL GOODS INc
bave Just received direct from New York
FRENCH HATS,
FLOWERS,
AND FRANZ
- which | would call the attention of the la
dies Mrs. q. l.. SIMPSON,
sug2i No l25 King street.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11
Parlor Plants.

The Journal Of Horticulture says
that some plants will do well in rooms
that will not flourish in the hot house,
and that such as W i'll thrive in parlors
are highly priced. He says that
honse plants suffer greatly from dust
which chokes it's lungs-the leaves
serving the function of breathing:
This can be remedied by frequen ly
sponging or showering the plants.
AS to Watering, the journal says:
In every case where water is APP
piled to a plant, either at root OF
branches, it should be of the temper,
AZURE of the room where the plant
grows. Rain water is preferable 70
any other; and where hard water
only can be obtained, it should be al
lowed to stand some hours before be-
ing applied to the pla-ts. In spong-
ing plants that are v'ry dusty, luke
warm water may be used to advant-
age; but after the operation, good
showering of cold water should be
given. The soil Iced should be much
the same for all window>plants. ant
may be generally described as gooc
garden loan.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11

CURrosITIEs OF SoUED.--The onl.
condition necessary to the product
ion Of a musical sound is, that thu
air pulses should succeed each othc'
in the same interval Of time. n
matter what its origin may be, i.
this condition be fulfilled, the soun'
becomes musical Ii IA watch for ex
ample, could be caused To- tick with
sufficient rapidity-say 100 times .
second-the ticks would lose their
individuality. and blend to a musical
tone. And if the strokes of a
pigeons wings could be accomplish
ed at the same rate, the progress OF
tho bird through the air would be ac-
companied by music. In the hum
ming-bird the necessary rapidity is
attained ; and, when we pass on from
birds to insects, where the vibrations
are more rapid, we have q musical
note as the ordinary accompaniment
Ct the insects flight. The puffs of a
locomotive at starting follow each
other slowly at first, but they soon
increase SO rapidly as to be incapable
Of being counted. IF this increase
could continue until the puffs num-
bered fifty or sixty second, tho APP
proach of the engine would be her
aided by an organ peal of tramend-
Gus power.-IyndaU on Sound.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11
~ CANADIAN
~. CA NTBo~a

Ganlboy will stand for the ensuing season a.
follows At the stable Of James Trainers on Irisb
Ridge, Mondays and Tuesdays At the stable Of Rob't
Newman in Little Grant Wednesday evenings and
thursday mornings. At the stable of the suscriber
the remaining days of the week
Uamboy is airs old this spring; let black; stands
40 hands high; weighs 1850 in full flesh: OF immense
~ nd coed eeiian fine symotry and good temper
he was raised IN Canada; his ,;.,, -.
sired 10y the Old Lion of the North
Young Gamboy sired by Old Gamboy OLDHAM
boy IL pure Derbyshire black stands IL hauds and
inches nigh, OF immense bone and spIenLid action
rarely equaed ne er surpassed. Of fine symmetry and
'" !enip- r Dam, "A very superior msre sire by Mr.
b'"" Hn1i4hd- Glory. which took the prize at Tho
Royal Agticnitnra' hO~ Windsor aud on the follow
lng year tue Manchester 4ad liverpool prize; grand
SIRE Mr. Stewarts noted horse Major which took the
Priz- Two years at Ai,beach; great lrandslre Mr.
umehams England Glory which took the prize
three years at Lincoln and whD refused 100 guinea. Tor
him great great grand-ire. Mr. VI isemans Honest
Tom, purch sei b3 Mr. Woods at tottenhatn for 400
Guine 8, aud served hy subscription two guneas
"arh mare He was Imported into anada when two
years osd BY Mr. J Hell wtl lie was get by the Gel
ebratei h 'rso "Oid Farmers Glory bred by Mr. g.
'hanPain. out Of the celebrated cart mare ola Farm
Glory
rsRAs-s' for single leap 81 for the Season s.
70 " A-rdnt mare with foal Leap money paid when
when service i rendered Season money at the end of
the seiton ANY persons parting with mares will bo
rcSpoh~b Tor service unless he produce reasona
DE proc that the mare not with roa Care will be
taken to prevent accidents hut responsibilities as
sumed j. Nick ENZIE.
Lancaster April -, 1850 l7w6&
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11

tGHA writer now in Rome says
that the dirtiest people on the face of
the earth are the Romans. He
thinks our reputation for being the
best expectorators is not deserved
We cannot beat the Italians. Men,
women, and children make the floors
If the churches during worship, not
excepting ST Peters, filthy beyond
descrip 10 All around onithe outside
of st. Peter s, by which the Cardin-
ais drive TO find their private en-
trance. the uses to which the bull
ding is put almost defy belief. On
Holy Thursday, when the crowds
were surging up and down the marb
lie stairs, in sight Of the Pepe's houses
hold guard, men were openly COM
hitting a nuisance in the church it,
self that would disgrace Hotten tots.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11

BRAD-AwLs INEFFECTUAL The
nuffaloes found in the telegraph poles
Of the overland line q new source of
delight on the treeless prairies--the
novelty of having something to
scratch against. But it was expens..
i've scratching for the telegraph COM
pany and there, indeed, was the rub,
for the bisons shook down miles of
wire daily. A bright idea struck
somebody to send to st. Louis and
Chicago for all the brad-awls that
could be purchased, and these were
driven into the poles with a view to
wound the animals aud check their
rubbing propensity. Never was a
greater mistake. The buffaloes were
delighted. For the first time they
came to the scratch sure of sensa>
ton in their thick hides that thrilled
them from hcrn to tail They would
ge fifteen miles to find brad awl.
They fought huge battles around the
poles containing them, and the vic~
tor would proudly climb the nouns
famous heap OF rump and hump of
the fallen, and scratch himself into
bliss until the brad>awl broke or pole
came down. There has been no de-
mand for brad >awls from the Kan
sas region since the first invoice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11
THE HERALD.
The Apple Worm.

The following facts concerning
these intolerable pests, are cullpd
from the American En;cmologisi:
Ill has long been known that hAs
placing an old cloth, or anything ni
that nature, IN the crotch, the apy
ple worms may be deeoycd into
building their coeoons underneath it
and thus be destroyed Wholesale
DR. Trimble's method which
amounts 10 the same thing, aud has
been foul to be practically very
bencficial-is TO fasten two or three
turns Of g hay band round the trunk
Of the apple tree. and every few
lays, from the middle of July % the
middle ofs ptember to slip the hay
ban up az destroy the cocoons that
have from lime been formed on the
bark underneath it.
All authors are agreed as to the
practical Importance of picking up
and destroying the wormy apples as
fast as they fall either by hog power,
or, when that is inconvenient and
impracticable. by man,power. The
practical utility of allowing a gang
of hogs the range of the apple or
chard throughout tho summer is un-
doubted. When we consider that
every female moth that matches out
in July or August, from the first
brood of apple worms, will probably
deposit an egg in some two OF three
hundred nearly matured apples,
thereby rendering them more or less
unstable, the Importance of destroy
ing the wormy wind-falls-in the
fore part Of the season at all events
becomes at once apparent"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11

SfctT r or WfseoNsIS, 6, In Probate. Grant cous
~ Oounty oi Uraht. ty Court.
In the matter OF the Estate of William Thompson dec i
On reading and fling the petition OF Francis Thomson
OF Grant County representing among other thing MAJ
William Thompson, late of Grant county On the 18th
day of April A. d. 1862 at Clifton died intestate eav-
ing goods chattes and estate within this State and
that the SAID petitioner is the widow of said deceased
and praying that administration estate be to hel
granted.
Therefore it is ordered that said application he heart
before the Judge of this Court at the Probate Office
Ihe village of Lancaster in said county on Tuesday
the 18th day OF May, A. d. 1852 at one o'clock in thu
afternoon of said day.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given to Tho
heirs of said deceased aud to all persons interested b,
publishing copy of this order for three success ~
weeks prior TO said day of hearing the rant Count
Herald a weekly newspaper printed and published o
Lancaster in said County. By the Court
WM McG0NIGAL, County Judge
Dated at Lancaster the 22d day of April 1860 47t3
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11
Estate of Aeker.

- TATR OF WISCONSIN, .. In Probate, Grant Count
= County Grant. So court.
In the matter of the estate of Andrew Acker deceased
On reading and filing the petition of Henry b. Coons
Of Potosi Grant county, representing among other
things, that Andrew Acker late Of Grant County on
the twenty-sxth day Of April A. ID. 1862 at potosi
died interstate leaving goods chattels estate within
this State and that the said petitioner was neigh
Dor OF said deceased and praying that
Of said estate be to him granted
IL IS ordered that said petition be heard before the
Judge OF this court, Tuesday the Sth day of MAY
A. D. 1859, at O'Clock p NJ at lie Probate Office
in said County.
Ordered further that notice thereof be given To the
hes OF said deceased and to all persons Interested Nv
publishing copy OF this order for three success W
weeks prior to said day of hearing in the Grant County
Herald weekly newspaper printed aud published at
Lancaster in said County
ny the Court WIN. McGONIGAL
, County Judge
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11
The Great Tornado in Grant Co.

Tho tornado which visited Du,
brque on Sunday, the 18th nit, took
an easterly direction into Grant Co
Wis, passing through the town Of
jamestown, between the villages q
emestown and Fairplay, thence il
10 Hazel Green township. ecalt.ria.
min and destruction in lis track
III Jamestown il blew down the bar
at Mr. Rufus nunum. tipping j
aomrieicly over. took his house II
bodily from i = tnnndn ions aud land
ed it in splinte.s two hundred yard
distant. Mr.. iiannum'- loss ia ~
tar from 1920 All IN, building
belonging 10 Mr.. join Her exceta
his house. were blown ov-r and
crashed in tiecos. In Hazel GIen
township il demolished tie grsDai4
of Mr. John Rogers. llttoi he root
from O. Riefstack's house, and car
ried it like forest leaves a distance OF
forty yards, dropping it in Mr.. Run
da's field Mr. VIM Huseman's
house was unroofed in an instant, and
the boards and shingles went whirl-
ing through the air, as though they
had been as light as down. Mr..
Huseman says al shust stand there
in ter middle of ter floor, in ter rain,
nit no roof over mine head" A
building of Mr. Whites was blown
down and all the fences on Mr.. Abe
Carnes place were demolished. ALI
along the track of the tornado, fences
were blown down and trees twisted
off. The loss to farmers in that VII
entity will reach a high figure.
The tornado, in its progress casts
ward did great deal Of damage in
Lafayette and Iowa counties.
The house of Mr.. William Wal
radt, in Carroll County, H., was
taken up bodily, and landed several
| rods distant in an orchard. Mr.. w.
and his child who were in the house
at the time have no recollection of
the event till they found themselves
at point sixty rods from the house.
They were hurt, but not fatally
| Gdiena Gazette.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11

e9>ln the Indiana Senate on
Thursday, Lieutenant Governor Cum.
back laid before the Senate a mess,
age from the Governor. inclosiny .
communication from J Meharev ol
Iippecanoe county, proposing To
donate three hundred and INVENT,
acres of his farm worth $4,000 to
The S ate Agricultural College. pro-
vided that institution be located
thereon The letter of Mr.. N. hare,
states thai his neighbors are willing
to give $50 600 more on the sam.
conditions
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11

Er We encountered, says the New
York Express, this morning, several
Chinamtu. who have latel Y arrived
here from California. They were
arraved in the newest and freshest OF
spring styles. aud not vestigc Of
their gu, ues had been spared by thr
barner's shears. Gradually these
Asia'ics will discard their queer jack
en-. baggy Trousers and pigtaiis, and
siolt our costumes. And after that
they will imbibe our religious views
and notions, and become mentally a,
we'll as physically acclimated 10 The
country.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11

In Probate Grant County Court In the matter of tho
real estate of the minor heirs Of Calvin Austin dec
NoTlcE is hereby given that by virtue and in pur.
Of an order of cehse, made in said matter on
tine twenty sixth day OF April A. D. SEP. by the
County Court of said county the undersigned guardian
VI Mary Ann Edward, Elizabeth and Calvin Austin
minor heirs said deceased will, Tuesday the 18th
day of May, ID. 1862 at ocloc, in the afternoon
Of said day, at the front door Of the office of H. j.
Woolley Esqr in the village of Boscobe offer for sale
at public Vendue the following described Lands to-yt
The north half OF the north We quarter OF Section
90 in Township No. seven r. north of Range three
West in said Grant county. Terms CASH
4iw4 L. j. W00LLEY Guardian.
Dated at Lancaster, this Goth day Of April 1862
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11
sheriff SaIe--Husins cs nj.

. rATE WISCONSIN, l.. Circuit Court in and for
- Grant County. Grant Co., Wisconsin
Thomas Hicks plaintiff Mary Pillette Eleanor Times
Eure c. Higgins, and Mary Ann Higgins defendants
BY virtue of Judgment of foreclosure and orler of
SALE rendered and made at the March Term 1869 the
Circuit Court of Grant County, Wis., and by direction ~
plaintiffs attorney, will on the 10th day of Nav
b. 1869, at the font door of the Court House in t
lsge OF Lancaster in said County offer for sale ard viii
sell public yeudue, at o'clock ia the afterroor ~
said day the highest bidder for cafh the No
described real estate to-wit:
In lot number 5 in the village Of Fairpay, situated
on the westhaf OF northwest quarter Section twenty
ave fs5l in Town one, north Of Range two west. als
mart Of out lot number thirteen l3l commencing AZ
the northeast corner of said lot thence variation
To- east west l2s links. thence south 5SS links thence
south $50 east lSe links thence north SIS links To the
place Of beginning and containing 7Slo0 an acre an
in Grant County, State Of Wisconsin.
Said sale win be made 10 satisfy said judgement in
terest, and accruing W. II. elise. sheriff
J. AILEN BARBER. plaintiffs attorney. 44-w6
Dated Sheriff ofdcs, Lancaster Wis April 9TH lSea.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11
ESfafe nf Neefn

- TArE or Wisconsin, 90 Ia Probate Grant County
- County Of Grant. 90 Court
In The matter Of the estate Frederick Neee deceased
On reading and filing the petition of Louis NJ Okey
Administrator OF the estate VI Frederick Ne.f.
deceased representing fmong things that he has fuIy
administered said estate, aud pra ing thai time aud
pace be hxed for examining his count OF his admin
istraton.
IL u ordered that said account be examined hy the
Judge of this court Saturday the I'D day OF May
next ensuing at the Probate odce ia Lancaster IA s
County.
Ard is further ordered that notice thereof he given
TO Al persons interested by publishing COPY OF tin,
order for three successive weeks prior 4 ea dav Of
bearing in the Grant county Herald week spa
per printed aud publish Lancaster in said County
Ew3 BY he Court, " NJ MCGONIGAi.. ca. Judge
Dated AZ Lancaster, she Bod day OF April A. u Sag
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1869-05-11
sheriff sale--wilkinson ct M.

NTATK OF WIscoNsN,l Circuit Court of Grant Co
- Grant County. Wisconsin
o 4 Perkins, against Daniel 8 wilkinson and Sarah
A Wilkinson
By virtue OK judgment Of foreclosure and order Of
sale rendered and made at the March term 1869 of Cir
cult Court Of said County. shall on the 26th day Of
Nay ID 1869, at the front door OF the Court House
TIE village OF Lancaster in said County oer for
sale and will sell at public auction at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon Of that day to the highest bidder for cash
the following described real estate TO wit:
Lot No four At in block hundred and thirty-three
tISStn the village Of MUscoda in Grant county Wis
Said sale will be made 90 satisfy said Judgment in.
tsrest, costs and costs accruing VIM IT. elise SlT
45wo j. Allen Barber plaintiffs Atty
Dated SheIifs Once Lancaster Wis April lS 1869