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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22
NHRlSTMAS PRESENTS AT BERRY'S
u IN GREAT VARIETY.

~ IN GREAT VARIETY.
Ladies Lace Collars, Cuffs and Handker
chiefs, real and imitation French embroider-
cd setts in beautiful patterns.
Also, all kinds Of Linen Collars, Cuts and
Handkerchiefs.
six Scaris, Sashes of eli kinds, rulors and
widths; Silk and Satin Sailors Ties; Roman
and Plain Bows in different patterns.
All kinds Of DOLLS; French Patent and
Untsnned Leather Doll Heads; Beautiful Wax
Dolls with real haxen curls, and of all sizes and
ut all prices.
Several new novelties in the TOY LIN E.
Bohemian Toile. Sets and Vases; Work Boxes
and Writing Desks OF beautiful workmanship {;
China Cups and Saucers, Tea and Dinner Sets,
Match Boxes, Soap Dishes, Watch Cases, Wax
Figures and Gard Baskets
JEWELRY in endless variety; Periumed
Necklaces and Sets; Bracelets Arab and
Shawl Pins, Sleeve Buttons and Watch Chains,
Agate Brillisnts, Jet, Coral and many other
kinds of Sets.
Segar Stands, Slipper Patterns in plain and
Tuded work Lubin's, Bsrney's, Phalon's and
other popular Perfumes; English and French
Hair Brushes, fancy and plain back. and al! ar
ticles pertaining to the toilet all Of which are
suitable for HOLIDAY PRESENTS, and are
TO be sold at very low prices. Call and exam
inc CGec l4l G. &. BERRY. 10 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22

CENUINE MEDIClNAdhn Az G0P &c RsH Hlt y, w ,v'
Ses AND WARRANTED PURE.-We
nave ave lust bottled fresh and very superGh5 th
Confidence recommend to eensum5pilves 5 p;ni ahd
others in need Of this valuable meale9ne, nobaIi t
9otaie' 9'aU 80 JANNEY s. co,
| dec "A if' o'"e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22
.PADy FOR THE HOLIDAYS

a fnu supply of Kaisins. Currants, Spices
pisynring Extracts. choice Wines and Liquors
received and for sale by ,rDn p,CUpp
doc IA st REo NcSNp ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22
HOLIDAY GOODS.

a. II. MOTT j co.
Are now displaying their large and varied as
sortment of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS forfhe
old and young.
Work Boxes Glove Boxes. Writing Desks
Vases and Mantle Ornaments. Walking Babies
Velocipedes Clapping Babies, Grecian Bent
Babies, Tea Sets. Carriages. Bedsteads,
Hobby Horses, Wagons, Rogers Wostenholm.
Neeosm and other celebrated Cutlery.
Our toys were purchased at the largest New
York importers and auction houses, and will
be sold very low. Call and examine at
A II, MOTT & CO.'S,
dec II 90 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22
A N IMPORTANT NOTICE.
To THE LADIES OF ALEXANDRIA.

A n IMPORTANT NOIlCE.
To THE LADIES OF ALEXANDRIA.
MRS. G. l.. SIMP PSON.
No 125 King street,
Will open on Monday, December 10Th AN
elegant assortment Of
FANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS
of sll kinds in connection with her MILLING
RY business
Also handsome CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
Prices to suit the times and terms cash
dec IL
'1a9Ils SutN WI MI-9I Dep
'HHOlS VN1H0 S.9TSIMLN4 ~
'SLNaSHNd SVWLSIHH0
dvaHO 0Nv TndILnv9a HOu
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
e. j. MI l. l. + K
Has Just received an unusually large and
beautiful assortment of
GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS,
consisting of Plain White and Gold Band China
Dinner Sets do. Tea Sets.
Decorated French China Vases
Rich Gilt and Decorated Mugs and Golfers
Paran Statuettes:
" Vases,
" Match Boxes
bohemian Glass Vases, very rich aud e'egant.
bohemian Toilet Sets, Spoon Holders, Co
logne Bottles and Mugs, and TOYS for child
rem in great variety, all Of which are offered at
very low prices. Call and see them at
dec l5-lm 10 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22

NOR SALE-Thst very desirable BULL
L ING LOT, corner of Washington and Cam
eron streets, fronting on Washington street loI
feet and running through to Columbus street
1,6 feet Price $500 For particulars inquire
~ j. ROBERT EDMONDS,
,,v 2-2m No. King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22

|,UOPrING AXES, AXEH HANDLES, &c
We have on hand good supply Of Chop
ping A>es of superior quality, light and heavy
weights. which will be sold by the single one
or dozen At a small advance Axe Helves OF
sil qualities and in any nunIb Der.
dec l6 John T, CREIGHTUN & sun
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22

NOR THE HOLD
All kinds of
CAKE PANS.
CAKE CUTTERS
PIE PLATES,
JELLY CAKE
BAKERS. &c, at
T. Ii. CLARKSON'S,
dec 10 13 South Royal 1t
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WINES AND LIQUORS.

WINES AND LIQUORS.
Jamaica Spirits, Madeira Wine.
n. K. Rum, Sherry Wine,
French Brandy, Port Wine.
Hollsnd Gin, Cooking Wines
Baker" "Thompson." Hanger" "Zeig
Ter" Gray and other cho!ce brands of Whis-
kies. An examination of goods solicited
AVERY & DAVIDSON,
doc l3 226 King ST., cor. Alfred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22

NOR ) l. + Z II K A P.
A large lot of CANNED PEACHE ES and
BLACK BERRIES
Every can warranted, and will be opened for
the purchaser il desired.
The old cans will be bought again.
f. H. CLARKSON,
dec 10 Il South Royal ST.
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GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Thread Lace Hsndkorchiefs, at all prices
Embroidered Straw Linon do,
Beautiful Goods.
Lace Collsrs of all kinds.
White Tsrltsu q full assortment
Swisses of all qualities. Cali and sea them AZ
a. "a WI'rMER s. &SLAYMAkERS
A SPLENDID HOLIDAY PRESENT.
What more suitable for q Christmas present
than A good Sc WING MACHlNE M ~ Ihen en-, 3uy
the best. which is SINGERS NEW raM'H'
OF G c. BERRY, Agent,
To King street Alexandria Va.
Nscbines sold on liberal terms. uec In
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-12-22

<sss- Merchants in and out of the city will be
supplied nj Wholesale piiovs, which <hsy will
find as low as the same goods can he bought in
any of the Northern cties.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-01-20
Impor,nn,Legai Decisions.

From the Greenbrier independently
At the recent sitting of the Board of
Registration for Greenbrier county,
that eminent jurist, Joseph F. Cald-
well, presiding, with the erudite Thaeh-
or as associate "scratcher," the follow
ing wise and equitable decisions were
either openly or practically announced
viz:
/. None but Radicals are loyal.
2. While the testimony of ex-rebels
is admissible to conrict, it is inadmissl-
BILE to dcquit.
3. The testimony of aregisterea man,
as to the loyalty of the accused, IL not
entitled to any weight, unless such reg
istered man is member of the Radical
party.
4. The accused has no right to de-
mand an exhibition of the charges
against him.
s. The accused has no right 10 de-
mand to be confronted by his accuser,
nor by the witnesses for the State.
&. The State is not bound to prove the
guilt of the accused, but the accused Is
bound to prove his innocence.
Z. Testimony against the accused shall
be taken in secret, in his absence, and
he shall never know what that teSti'
mony is.
&. The accused has no right to appear
by counsel, until the witnesses have been
examined.
9. A party summoned to prove his 10y
atty may be tried and convicted by the
Board of RegistratiOa-the said Board
sitting in secret, at Caldwelps house,
while the accused, expecting to be tried
the next day at the court house, is our
city sleeping at home.
10. The opinions of q witness, not eX
amined as an expert, are admissible to
convict party Of disloyalty.
II. That tie refusal of party TO dis
close for whom he voted at the recent
elections, is prima .facie evidence of dis
loyalty.
IL. That having voted the Conserva
| tive and Democratic ticket, is proof oil
positive disloyalty.
-. That the repeated declarations OF
party during the war, to the effect
that he wasa Union man, in the absence
of proof of orert Union acts, are INSULT
Gent to establish loyalty.
IA. That the production ofan honora-
BILE discharge from the United States
service is not, of itself, sufficient proof
of loyalty, if the party vote the Demo
cratic and Conservative ticket.
Il. That holding one or more offices
which J. F. Caldwell wants for himself
or friends, is conclusive evidence of dis
loyalty.
10. That sufficient number of Con-
sentative names must be "scrdtched" to
give the Radicals control of the county.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-01-20
Tribute of Respect.

OFFICE WHEELING & BELMONT BRIDGE Co.,
TUESDAY EVENING, January, 49, 1869.
At meeting of the Board of Managers held
this evening, the President, on taking the chair
ann ouneed IL an appropriate manner the dealt
Of Robert Morrison Esq, whereupon the fol
lowing minute was unanimously adopted
WHEREAS 1t has pleased an All wise PrOvi
dence to remove by death Robert Morrison, whit
has been for many years an active member o
the Board of Managers of this Company; and
WHEREAS, We have heard with feelings Of
deep regret and sorrow of the deGease OF Oul
associate and friend, whom we greatly esteemed
as a gentleman of high christian character, dis
tinguished for his public spirit, business capaci
~, and usefulness as an old and prominent Cit
zen of this community;
Rcsolrsd That we tender our most sincere
sympathies to the surviving family the widow
aud children OF our deceased friend, in their ai
Fiction, commencing them to the God of the
widow and the Father of the fatheress
Resolred, That as a further token Of our re-
gard for his memory, we will place on our left
arm the usual badge of mourning and ATTEND
the funeral in a body.
Res0ircd That a copy of these proceedings b.
sent TO the family of the deceased unpublished
in the city papers. .....,-,-,,,.
T. SWEENEY. President
Jos LAWSON Secretary.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
What nre Won linking

sktS n
Probably two.thirds of the adult population
of the United States indulge, more or less, in
bar.room stimulants Hot alcoh ole beverages
are habitually imbibed by thousand of Deo'
pie in the winter months Ito keep out the cold
The alcoholic material of all these drinks is more
or less poisonous, and is rendered all the more
deleterious in consequence Of being taken 'cGrn
Avoid these dangerous excitauts. Shun a.
YOU would shun the deadliest drug all tGrerH
stimllantS. They paralyze the digestion, con
gest the liver, disturb the natural action of the
kidneys, irritate the bowels, shatter the nerves
and impair the reason.
The operation of UOSTETTEE'S STOMACH
BITTEES is diamctrically opposite to this
They spur no organ into unnatural activity; but
they tone and regulate all. II the digestion is
feeble they awaken the dormant energies of the
stomach, and promote the work of assimilation
II the liver Is sluggish and torpid, they Tegen
crate it. ii the kidneys fail to perform their
functions pTopcrir, they are regulated without
being irr;Gted. III the bowels ara Constipatel
the perStalic action is moderately increased,
and the discharges become natural and regular,
II the nerves are tremulOus, they are strength,
CnCd. IT the mind ~ clouded, the bI11El'N
tend To dispense the gloom.
These aIo the effects of the great VEGETABLE
TONIC AND CORRECTIVE which Tor twenty wears
has been q staple medicine in this country, and
the demand for which steadily increases in all
parts of the Western Hemisphere.
/ 1t is not offered ~ a JererHgc, but as q msdi
cine: nor Will il ever be used 10 satisfy craving
for alcoholic stimulants because its effect is "a
check not to create. false appetite for cxcitints
The champions of temperance will do well tC
mark this popularity. and to recommend it as
the only safe preparation containing alcohol
that can be used Cor medical purposes.
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that seamed to saw.

-. ,,tb an unction that seemed to say,
,nI ~. the coat get away without my
,. NV IL if it CAM When all was
s hnST Read said, "out with the light"
and Scarcely was it extinguished when
he again shouted "Light," and in an in
slant the match was struck, when 10
and behold, there lay Reads coat on the
floor, whilst the positive gentleman stood
aghast with his right hand clutched on
vacancy, he not having perceived, as he
declared, the moment when the collar
of Reads coat had been whisked by the
spirit from the firm grip with which he
held it. That gentleman, (as he said.
was conriRced that there were more
things in heaven and earth than he eVel
dreamed of in our old philosophy!
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-01-20
j. NJ. Bell

Francis z. Williams, Administrator of the e..
tate of Lewis Williams deceased, Rachael
Williams Franklin Williams, Mary Williams.
jeremiah Williams Jacob Williams, Harrison
Williams John Williams, Evan Williams
Lewis Williams Susan Williams, Sampson
Williams and Virginia Williams.
In ChauCcry
rl'HE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT Is TO SELL
4 ninety.iour and thTee-quartcrs acres q!
land situate i'll Wctzel county West Virginia.
Affidavit having been made that Rachael
williams, Franklin williams Mary Williams,
Jeremiah Williams, jacob Williams, Harrison
Williams John Williams, Evan Williams,
Lewis Williams, Susau Williams and Virginia
Williams are u0H.TcaiGgats OF the State o.
West Virginia, It is ordered tia, they appear
here within four weeks after the duc pub.ica-
ion and posting OF this order, and do what IN "
be necessary 10 protect ;hc.r interests in this
suit.
witness FrieuS Cox Clerk OF The Circuit
Court for WCtzel county Ills l2,h day o. Jauu-
airy, 1869. FRIEND cox, Clerk
HALL, Attorney for PIaiuyit. ian2olawlt
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Robert Leep


William S. McCloud, Polly A. McCloud, Mary
J. McClou&, Lavina V. McClOud, John o. Nc.
Cloud and Anna g. McClOud, heirs at law Of
Cornelius McClOud and Mary McClOud, the
widow.
In Circuit Court of Wetzel county, on the
chanCery side thereof.
UNHE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT IS TO OF.
L tain deed for the undivided interest that
Cornelius McClOud had, as heir at law of John
McCloud, deceased, to a tract OF eightysevea
acres of land situate in Wetzel county, which
the said Cornelius McCloud sold TO the plaintiff
in his lifetime
Affidavit having been made that all the de-
PENDANTS TO this cause are nOn.residents Of tho
State OF West Virginia, il is therefore ordered
that they appear at the Clerks office OF the Cir
cult Court for Wetzel county within one month
after due publication and posting Of this order,
and do what may be necessary to protect their
interest in this suit; and notice is hereby given
that the plaintiff at my office in New Martins.
vile, Wetzel county West Virginia. on the 2Jth
day of February, 1860, between the hours Of Q
o'clock A. NJ and o'clock p ~ of that day, Will
proceed 10 take the dispositions of Jacob Fluharty
and others, to be received in evidence in the
aforementioned case, and if the taking of said
dispositions should not be commenced, or being
commenced should not be completed, the same
will be continued from day 10 day until the same
is completed.
Given under my hand. this 18th day Of Ianu-
ary, 1869. FRIEND cox,
jan20.oawit Clerk.
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wednesday, January go
TOWN TRIPLES.

New ADVERTISEMENTS. - Groceries,
&c.-P axton & Oglebay.
Fairfax & Observation-Disclosures and
Civil Engineers.
All Kinds of Pictures-At PartridGe's
Wetzel County Legal Notices-Frienc
Cox, Clerk.
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l.. Moore

Sarah Yannatta, Nelson Vannatta, Lirscy Van
malta, John Nannatta. CatharinG Yannatta.
Benjamin Vannatta and James NInnat;a, heirs
at law Of john = Vannatta deceased
In ChanCcIv.
rINHE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT Is TO SELL
1 two certain town lots, situate in the town of
New Martinsville, WctzGl county, West Nir.
gina for debts that John ). Nannalta contract.
ed in his lifetime.
Affidavit having been made that al tic De.
PENDANTS TO the above cause are nou-rcsideuts
OF the State of West Virginia, il is therefore or
dercd that they appear here within one month
after Cue publication and posting of this order
and do whatever may be necessary = DUotCC;
their interest in this suit.
Witness: Friend Cox, Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Wctzc' county, the l2th day of
January, ISJq. ,..,,-,,-,,,,,,,.
HALL. Attorney. ilu2D.Oawit
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GOof 90 Adams.
State OF wess virgins

Ohi0 County Circuit Court
DcceB,b,r EuiG j.
William BrOwn)
VA. Attachment In Debt
Henry Gartley
VHE OBJECT or THIS SUIT Is mt
cover Of the said defendant he 90
glil9D, with interest thereon from III, 80 7
OF December. Isss, till payment aud o0,n
Attachment having been issued ~
Clerk 5 office u said Court aud SERVED on A.,
y. johnston, garnishee IN this snt sbd y
penrinE from an affidavit llsd 10 ibI, a. I
SAID Henry Gartley 10 not a resident /,
State si West Virginia, on motor Of pii-
attorney 1t IN ordered that no DO apps
within one month after the fourth Stsii
licationl and due posting Of this -rdr' . I
'front.' door Of the COurt House u AID '9-1
aud do what he may deem a. 20 pfotsd y
terest In the above entitled eau-e
Test: MICHAEL j. BREfSlG %
TAYLOR & BAEE, Attorneys for Fsinf
decJl -oaWIt
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p. NJ. Martin, Who sues for the use of ID. & j.
o. Paden, administrators of the estate Of
James Paden, deceased
vs..
Francis Z. Williams, administrator Of the estate
of Lewis Williams, dece ised, Rachael vii
liams, Franklin Williams, Mary Williams,
Jeremiah Williams, JACOB Williams Harri
son Williams, John Williams, Evan Will
iiams, Lewis Williams Susan Williams, Samp.
son Williams and Virginia Williams.
In Chancery.
rINHE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT Is TO SELL
i ninety.four and three.quarters acres OF
land, situate in Wetzel county, West Virginia,
belonging to the estate of Lewis Williams de
ceased.
Affidavit having been made that Rachael
Williams, Franklin Williams, Mary Williams
Jeremiah Williams, Jacob williams, Harrison
Williams John Williams, Evan Williams, Lewis
Williams, Susan Williams, Sampson Williams
and Virginia Williams are non-residcnts of the
State of West Virginia il is ordered that they
apYear here within one month after due pThli.
cation and posting Of this order, and do what
ever may be necessary to protect their intcrcs.
III this suit.
Witness: Friend Cox Clerk OF the Circuit
Court for Wet2el county, this 18th dav Of Jauu.
airy. 1863 FRIEND cox, ClcrG.
HALL. Attorney. .i&Ngl oawi5
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1869-01-20

EYE, Ear, Throat, Lung, Heart Dis,
eases, Catarrh, successfully treated by
DR.. Aborn, 1874 Smithfeld street, Pitts
burgh, Pa. A book by mail 80 cents.
fah1-1u
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Teas and TObaccOs.

O0HALP CHESTS G.P. 7. HASDOOl
CN Pas. 80. ToA.rs
55Bkes Choice DARK Navy and 100 tpSs,b
IS Boxes Virginia Twist and Bngh'
Is Boxes W. II. Grant Navy aid lVs
40 Boxes Rufus T., Navy and 100
Just received. and for sale By 90
aug29 HOWELL, BLOOhflELp
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Peoples Bank Of wheeling.

WHEELING, w. Va, January L. Isjo.
'I'HE STOCKHOLDERS ARE NOTIFIED
L to meet at the Banking House On Thurs.
day, the 2lst, inst, between the hours ufoue and
three, for the purpose of eleCtiug seven Direc.
tors to serSe the ensuing year.
J. L. UPDE RAFF,
ianlS-td Cashier.
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HALL. Attornc
ManllUGa !. NoGahc
vs..
French ;. NcCabg.

In Ch1nCCry.
E'HE OBJECT OF THIS SUIT Is 70 Oh
/ tain divorce from jho bonds Of matri
mOuy.
Affidavit having been made that French :
McCabo is a nonresident Of the State Of West
Virginia, it is ordered that he appear heyc with
III four weeks after due publication aud posting
OF this order and do what may be Necessary IA
protect his interest in this suit
Given under my hard this iith Gav &C Janu
airy, I-6y FRIEND COX, Clerk.
HALL Attorney.
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National Insurance Compg

N dClOudl lukuTduCo OOupA
WHEELING, wEsTvA
CAPITAE........ $1,000
hi.e, 26 Monroe street, next door 10 IN, ,
tionRl Bank.
oFFICgRs.
GEORGE X. WHEAT, PreEdmi
JAMES MCCLUNEY, VioS PTfndHi
JOHN BISHOP Secretary.
=. II. COLLIER, Assistant ScCretAy -! y
eral Business Agent
DIRECTORS
John Il. Wilson, George X Wis
Jas. G.. orr, Sam lAfpti
John a. Armstrong, James hoylsr
4. G. Quarter. Morgan J. ~
George Adams.
REFERENCES.
s. Brady, Cashier Merchants NauonAA
Wheeling; List, Morrison & Co. Wa
GrOcers, Wheeling; Pryor, HandlAa !
Wholesale GTocers, Wheeling NlChafi },
Wholesale Grocer, Wheeling hoJsia
Knox, Boot and Shoe House. Wheeling ~
Kraft & Co., Druggists, Wheeling, Gt'
Franzheim & Co, Wholesale Wines adLfr
Wheeling, Winship. Woods = Co., Qu'',,''
Wheeling; Lewis Baker. Pub. REGIsTiE W
ing; 4. C.McAfeo, Notions, WbcelHi "a
bell, Frew g. CO., Pubs. HteiiigSHcsT, AS,.i
OFT, Son e. Co., Hard ware, Wheeling
Sands Cashier First National Bank ll'N
X. j. Camden, Prest Nat. Ia. BaUa W.
w. Va, Capt. John Mcclure, Jr., Wt'.I
mavi
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p. VI. Martin, Who sues for the use of ID. & J.
o. Paden, administrators of the estate of
James Paden, deceased
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H.. S. WALKER
l. 'AE LEWIS BAK ER & co.
Nebraska advertiser., 1869-04-15
Fruit-GranIng

AS the time viii soon be here when
grating will be in order, we will re-
peat our farmer advice that every far
mer should do his own grating. It is
a very easy operation when once I'M
derstOod, and this is readily done by
seeing il done. A sharp penknife and
a good fine saw are Indispensable,
Splitting the stalk so that the bark
shall not be bruised-and shaping the
scion wedge-fashiOn both ways, pre-
serving the bark also uninjured-and
placing the rim Of the aOOod Of both
stock and scion together, so that the
sap can intermingle-there is no dam
ger Of failure if properly waxed. We
make a shoulder to the graft and
think it adds to the certainty of sue
cess, though probably it weakeDs it.
We prefer also two eyes OF buds TO q
graft, and would rather have only one
than more than two. OneyeaT's wood
should be always used when it can be
obtained, as il is more certain TO take
and grows more vigorously.
We wish TO remind those preparing
grating wax, that we have found four
parts ofrOsin, one part of beeswax, and
one part of beef tallOw, to be the best
proportions. Melt them together in a
skillet, (which Is the best or a lineup,
and mix well. 1t should remain IN
the vessel, and be used as needed.
Twenty or thirty sciOns can be waxed
without heating the cup. When
much grating Is to be done, a little
fire for heating the wax should be
made on the spot, between two bricks
or stones.
We have seen various preparations
for making grating wax, and we be-
lieve we have tried them all, but pre-
fer own. Applying it warm or
hot does no injury to the graft. The
object to attain in the proportion lie
that the wax will not crack i'm cool,
dry weather, or run in warm weather.
If, however, upon trial, different pro-
portions be reqaired, the foregoing
can be altered, though after trying
them in several ways, we have come
back to these Germantown TeLe-
graph.