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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22
Foreign News.
The Rose Of Devon, won the channel yacht
race from Cowes to Torquay.

Inc rose OF DeV0n, won the channel yaCnt
race from Cowes to Torquay.
Another dreadful coliery explosion occurred
Q day or two ago in Wigar, 10 Lancashire,
England. Thirty persons were killed and
many injured.
Mr.. Gladstone, in view Of the crisis 10 Flu
rope, has postponed his trip to Scotland. He
remains in London.
Fico, Duckworth & Go, Liverpool firm
Interested in the India cotton trade have stop
ped payment. The deficit is said to be one
hundred thousand pounds.
The Most Reverend Dr. Macfate, Archbis
hop of Tuam, arrived at Castelar,, IRELAND, yes
terday Great demonstrations were made in
honor of the event. An immense procession,
with bands of music. was one of the features OF
the occasion.
The Spanish government is preparing TOR a
heavy shipment OF troops for Cuba carly in
September.
Some two dozen republican leaders, nclud-
ing Paul Aujulo, have returned to Madrid,
taking advantage of the amnesty proclamation.
Senior Pierrsrd has not yet returned, as an in
quiry is pending as to whether his case is
covered by the proclamation.
The story that the French Empress has sent
her valuables to Madrid, is denied.
Strong precautions are taken By the police
and military authorities for the preservation OF
order in Madrid. The republicans profess
their loyalty and love OF order. The reports OF
the departure of troops for Cuba in October
and of the early convocation of the Cortes are
confirmed.
An imperial decree opens the Austrian
Provincial Diets. The Emperor expresses bis
qualification at the patriotic unaDimity OF all
the peoples Of the monarchy. and hopes he
shall be able to satisfy the legitimate demands
of Galicia and Tyrol, and urges an Immediate
election of the Reichsrath.
There was a violent debate in the Italian
Chambers on Saturday. Deputy Mellana &C
cused the ministers of violating the neutrality
OF Italy by sending Italian troops to defend the
Pope. One of the ministers, in reply to q
question said that Mazzini, the noted agitator
was arrested in Sicily under false name
The government was well aware of all his
plans, and was determined to defeat them
Mszzini would be regularly tried. He stated,
further that Sicily was especially lnfammable-
Deputy Betani denounced the arrest as lilo
gal
The Eoglish cable of 1866, which was brok en-
some months afo, was repaired yesterday
afternoon. Signals are perfect, and messages
are now passing freely both ways.
Advices from Rio Janero to the 81 inst.
states that the political news in unimportsut.
The news OF the European war has caused a
panic in the coffee market.
There is somewhat better feeling at the
London stock market owning to the anxiou:
readiness OF the neutral powers to interpose il
the Franco Prussian struggle. The confidence
expressed generally in Germany in the result
of the war strengthens American bonds in Ion
don and Frankfort.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

General Schenck has not yet decided whc
Their to accept the nomination to Congress in
the Third Ohio District" This is the delicate
way they have of putting it now, just before
nomination is to bo made aud when it is ear
nestly desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

SHENANDOAH VALLEY r. Rive are hap
ny to announce to the friends of the Shenan.
doah Valley Railroad that Mr.. Philip Collins
the Superintendent Of the Pennsylvania Cen.
trail Improvement Company, for the building
and construction of the Shenandoah Valley
Railroad, has arrived at Riverton, in the forks
of the Shenandoah river, in Warren county !;
and will erect Immediately his shanties, &C.,
preparatory to the commencement OF the work.
Several boat loads of lumbtr have been
shipped from this county down the river to
that point for their use. We are also informed
that the Contractors have made all Of their
arrangements Tor speedy end vigorous prose,
cution of their work. Their carts, shovels,
picks and otLer implements will all reach them
by the Hay Of the Manassas Gap road, in a
few days. The Company will soon order the
"breaking CT ground" at other points, of which
the public will be advssd.-Page County Cou'
1Ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

From tho largest Manufacturing Chemists IL
the World
November q, 49,.
II am acquainted with MIR. b. T. HeImbo.t;
he occupies the Drug Store opposite ny resi-
dence, and was successful in conducting the
business where others had not been equally :"
before him. l have been tlvorsbly impressed
with his character and enterprise.
WILLIAM WEIGHTMAN,
Firm of Powers & Weghtmsn, Manufacturing
Chemists, Ninth and Brown streets, Philadcl-
pha.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22
ages.

The St. Michacl's (Md.) Comet says THAT
the oyster trade is commencing to revive, and
some few PUNCHES have loaded and taken their
cargoes to tho city. The oysters are said to be
in very good condition at this time, and bring
thirty cents per bushel here" The indications
for the fall trade are very good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

Mr.. John G. Blame, speaker OF The House
of Representatives has accepted renomina.
ton for Congress from the 81 Maine district,
and has written long letter in justification of
the Radical policy, especially its economical
and fscalrtorms' ECoNoMICAL!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

In bis dispatch Of the 9th inst, TO the De-
partment, the Consul at Liverpool reports that
10 consequence Of the continued increase OF
fever in Liverpool he has determined TO sus-
pend the issue of certificates to bills OF health
for the present. lie further states that during
the past five days over lG0 cases we're received
into the Hospital, which is full to overcrowding.
There are 2lO cases more than there were a
month ago under treatment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

REMARKs.-Flour is unchanged. Wheat is
dull and heavy offerings of 48 bushels white
and 4Sl0 of red with sales of white at 100 and
of red at lis. 12O 125, 127, 100. 1872 1876 and l4o
Corn is quiet and steady; offerings Of 49, bush
els mixed, with sales at 81. 90, 90 and 95; small
offerings of yellow, but no sales reported. Rye
is unchanged; offerings of l46 bushels, with
sales at Is and II. Oats have declined; sales
at Al and d., with offerings Of 2166 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

10 the recent Louisiana. Republican Con-
vcntion, Governor Yarmouth was candidate
for chairman. but Lieutenant Governor Dunn
(colored) was the opposing candidate, aud was
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

HELMRoLD.,s FLUID EXTRACT BucHU, in al
fections peculiar to Females, is unequsllod b.
any other preparation, as in Chloross, or Re
ary Excavations, liberated or Schirrus State
of the Uterus, and al complaints inciden. :"
tie sex, or the decline or change of life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

The Danville Times recommends day o!
thanksgiving for the bountjful crops with
which We have been blessed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

HELMBoLDs FLUID ExTaACr BUCHU, :,
weakness arising from indiscretion. The ey-
hausted powers Of Nature, which arc accom-
panied by so many alarming symptoms among
which will be found Indisposition to EZertion.
Loss of Memory, Wakefulnes:, Horror Of Dis
ease, CT Forebodings of Evil; in fact Universal
Lssstude, Prostration and inability to enter
into the enjoyments Of society.
The constitution, once affected with Organic
Weakness requires the aid Of Medicine 10
strengthen and invigorate the system, which
HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU invariH-
bly, does. If no treatment is submitted T..
Consumption or insanity ensues
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22
DIED.

On the Dist instant, SAMUEL THORNTON,
colored, in the 5Sth year Of his age. He We:
faithful and honest to all his engagements, and
was respected by all who knew him. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

1t is teleeraphed to New York paper tina
Gen.. Sheridan was ''looker on at one {
the recent battles near Metz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

Use HELMBoLDs FLUID EXTRACT BUcHU II
all diseases of these organs, whether existing in
male or female, from whatever cause orisns-
ting, and no matter OF how long standing. It
is pleasant in taste and odor, immediate" in
action, and more strengthening than ahy of the
preparations of Bark or Iron.
Those suffering from broke1.down or deli
cate constitutions, procure the remedy at once.
The reader must be aware that however
slight may be the attack of the above diseases,
it is certain to affect the bodily health ard men,
tai powers.
All the above diseases require the aid ola Dr.
uretc. HELMBOLD'S EXTRACT BUCHU
Is the great Diuretic.
sold by Druggists everywhere. Price Sl.2j
per bottle, or bottles for $3.50 Delivered to
any address. Describe symptoms in all COM
munications.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

. B9- Tho communication of NJ :; :
is unavoidaby omitted to day. twill appea
tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22
y E L T. S A N MON IA T E D
BONE
SUPER PHOSPHATE.

The best and most popular Fertilizer in use.
Quick and active as Peruvian Guano, and
permanently improves the soil.
1t stands the drought better than any other
Fertilizer, which is very important to the far.
mer.
1t is manufactured of Bones, Animal Matter
and rich Phosphate Gusno, containing over
sixty per cent. of Bone Phosphate of Lime,
treated with Sulphuric Acid, aud 10 to Is per
cent. Bone Phosphate Of Lime rendered solu-
BILE; st the same time reI dered quick in its &C.
ton by the addition of over 9 per cent of Am
monia
This superior Phosphate has Gow been tested
for over five ears, On all kinds of crops, BY the
side of all known Fertilizers, proved equal to
the best, and has given all the general satsfsc-
ton that could be desired.
For this valuable Fertilizer we only ask q
trial side by side with any Fertilizer in the
market to attest It's superiority.
Every farmer should give it trial, as the
cost will be more than repaid the frat year, and
its beneficial effects lasting
For Corn, Oats, Wheat Rye or Grass, it has
no superior.
Zell Phosphate is fine and dry for drilling,
and is put up in bags or barrels.
Price $50 per ton OF 1000 lbs.
,Sehd for circular, and read the certificates
OF some of the best farmers in Virginia who
attest Its superiority over all other Fertilizers.
SAMUEL HARTLEY,
General Agent Is Union street,
Al - 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22
MARINE LIST.
sUH ROSE ..........6 l9 NOON SETS m g.. l U
SUN SETS IS 45

FORT OF ALEXANDRIA AUGUST q.
ARRIVED.
Steamer John Gibson. Winters, New York,
TO Hooe, Wedderburn 81 Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr w K Hall, Thompson, hence at Phila-
delphia 10th inst.
Scnr Rebecca Huddell, Ruddell, for this port
cleared st New London 18th instant.
Sen. John Farnum from Baltimore for Bos.
ton. put into Norfolk I'D leaking badly. She
will have to discharge her cargo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

CANDIDATES FOR CoNaREss.-A writer 10
the Manassas Gazette says ~ understand
that Mr. McHenze desires no party nomina.
ton, because he believes it would trammel and
embarrass him IN the discharge of his official
duties if elected, and that he will announce
himself before the people as candidate in adj.
vance of party Conventions, to avoid the charge
of boiling, and that such conventions may if
they choose instruct those who obey them to
vote for him."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

FAuouIER CoUNTY.-We understand that
the call OF our Conservative County Superin-
ten3ent contemplates that a meeting shall be
held at tie most central precinct in each Town.
ship on the 18th of September, to elect dele
gates to a County Convention to be held at the
Court House ia Warrenton, on the Goth day of
September next, to do two specific things, the
first of which is 10 nominate county officers for
Fauquier County, and the second to choose
delegates to represent the county 10 Con-
grcssonal Convention Of the Conservative par
ty to be held at future day to nominate a can
didate for the y. S. House of Representatives
from the seventh district
We further understand that the primary
meetings are to be- mass meetings in which all
voters protesting Conservative principles and
pledging themselves to support the Conscrva-
tive nominees OF the approaching election in
November will be allowed to participate -
Wnrenton Mder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

It seems that The magnificent forest, the
,ride and glory Of Paris, the Bots de Boulogne,
is not yet cut down, but will be only in case
the Prussans attempt to invade tho city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22
NOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO,

COLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO.
Improved in
QUALITY AND CONDITION..
Tho quality of this Guano is materially im-
proved this season by the addition to its COM
position of large per cent of the
SALTS OF POTASH.
It improved in condition by being brought
into market sufficiently dry and uniformly fine
to pass with fzcility and regularity through the
orfces of the
WHEAT DRILL.
More thsn 81 OC0,0 600 is involved in the pro-
duction of this Guano, and the trade in it has
steadily increased, until now it far exceeds that
Of any other fertilizer.
The Pacific Guano Company has a far greater
interes: in the maintenance OF the quality Of its
Gusno than any number of consumers can
have; hence no apprehension naed exist ss to its
continued excellence
JOHN S. REESE s. CO.,
General Agents for Pacif, Guano Co.,
No. III South ST., I'd floor, Baltimore.
WATTLES, KNOX IL CO.,
Agents, No. ID Union g.,
aug l7-2m Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

1t is stated that another bridge is be built
across the Susquehanns by which 1t IS estl
mated that travel will be increased at least
three fourths
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22
1T HAS NO SUPERIOR,

i: an oqusl. in the entire world. For sale by
ROBERT l.. WOOD,
No. 62 King, corner Fairfax street
aUp 9--dao&tw2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

II is made bys new process: with the latest
and most impI owed kind OF Il .chinery.
1t is made from the purest aud best qualities
Of cltton,
That in strength. ovenness, quality, length
and fncness for numbers given,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

STOLEN from the pasture Of the subscriber
~ on the night OF the 18th instant, an oldish
Bk!NDLE COW the red in her color pre-.
vsiling more than the black. She had we'll
formed horns and some white hairs On the end
of her tail; was giving from to 10 quarts of
milk per day; was owned 2 years sgo by NJ
Ball, at Fairfax G. b. A reward of $40 will
be given for the return of the COW and 500 for
the thief secured in jail.
LEVI DEMlNG,
su 22-SI% Cottage Farm, P. o. Ale1a, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

The case of ex Attorney General Bowden
was called in Richmond on Saturday when a
capius, served on the accused to answer at
the next term of the Hastings Court, were di
cided, by the Police Justice, TO be void and
then an examination proceeded with and the
case continued until Wednesday next, the &C.
cused being admitted to bail in the sum Of
$4,000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

PARTY NAMES papers 10 Richmond
of all compilations are constantly harping on
the words Democratic and Conservative, as if
it makes the slightest difference what any man
calls himself, SO that he joins heartily in the
great contest that is being waged against the
tyranny of Radicasm. 1t seems to US to be
q waste of ammunition for men. who really
differ very little, il at all, about essentials to
be filing columns to prove that all opponents
of Radicalsm should be Democrats or ell Con.
servatves. There are certain cardinal points
the Democrats and moderate Republicans
North and the Conservatives OF the South can
agree on. Agreeing on these, they should con
sent to disagree on non essential points, so that
all may join hands heartily in the great fight
that must be waged against the minions Of
darkness as represented by the black Radical
majority in Congress- Charlottesville Chron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

ALEXANDRIA & FREDERICKSBURG r. R.-A
letter from Alexandra, published in the
Prince William Advocate, says: II learn
& Co. Real Estate Agents 10 this city, through
dencc of the Alexandria & Fredericksburg rail
road company pass, that they have not decided
are investigating the propriety of adopting q
route still higher up in Fairfax, through the
Ravensworth farm and west of Hayfeld. So
there is a possibility still of our getting the
"Dagg Spring" line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

THE HOMESTEAD cT.--Judge Garland, on
Saturday, rendered an important decision in a
case involving the constitutionality of the
clause 10 the Homestead Act, as far as it relates
to debts contracted prior to the adoption of
the new Constitution. The Judge held that
the exemption provided for 10 that Act exten.
ded as we'll to debts Heretofore as thereafter
contracted and that this construction, in
nowisc violates the provision of the Coustitu.
ton Of the United State: which forbids the
passage by any State of any law impairing the
obligation of a contract. The Judge did not
enter into any reasoning to sustain bis decision,
but simply decided the point. -Lynchbwg
NewS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

Within short period of time it has been in
ALL THECIrIES, TO WNSand VILLAGES
THR UGHOOT THE UNITED STATES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

Address q. 4. HELMBOLD, Drug g. Chem
cal Warehouse, 594 Broadway, N. Y.
None are genuine unless done up in steel-en-
graved wrapper, with facsimile Of my Chemi-
cal Warehouse, aud signed
II. It. HELMBOLD.
New York, je 20-lavd&twly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-22

and arc recommending it to their friends and
neighbors.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-21
Healthy Chickens.

a correspondent of the Rural Ne1U
Yorker says: The way keep my fowls
in health, clean out the house once a
week; put wood ashes under the roosts;
have iron basins for them to drink from;
whitewash inside of hen-house with hot
lime; put little kerosene oil on the
rOosts once a month. The main food is
oats and cake Of scraps to pick on. 1
never feed but once a day-at noon, or
when I shut them up at four or
five in the afternoon. When they
run out then give them all they
will eat. In my experience there is no
easier way 10 get diseased fowls than to
keep them stuffed; it makes them lazy,
and they won't work as much as they
ought to, TO keep in healthy condition.
l never had any gapes in chickens. When
any fowl begins to droop ] give three
large pills of common hard yellow soap;
it is the best thing to cleanse a fowl l
know of. l follow it for three days;
give them nothing to eat, and plenty of
pure water to drink In desperate cases
give a half teaspoonfUl of tincture of 10
bella
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-21
Duck Raising.

Less is known about the diseases OF
ducks than of fowls. They are, in on
experience, best Matched by hens and kept
in a dry pen for several weeks. Give
plenty Of grass, frequently renewed, keep
water always before them in shallow YES
sells, and feed often. A pen of boards a
foot high, covered with laths nailed across
the top, with one corner or one end COW
cred, to exclude the rain, is all sufficient.
This pen should be frequently shifted upon
dry, grassy ground. If one is noticed
moping, swelled up, OF out of sorts in
any way, give soaked bread and milk, red
with cayenne pepper. The best are Rou
ems, Aylesbury, and Cayuga Blacks
Points of excellence for common purposes
ARG CT 70 ay,1 yy,r,bor Of pruS
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-21
New Shoe House.

r. S. HOI.LINS, late HollinE, Wright & Co.
G. F. BURSON, of Putnam county, Tenn.
SHADE MURRAY, late with Hollins Wright & Co.
JOS. S. REEVES, late of Hereford, Reeves & Co.
JOHN NJ. ARMISTEAD, late with Bailey, Ordwsy
d Co, will represent the interests of c. F. BUR-
TON
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-01-21

OF March will suit for bluegrass
But one Of the most successful growers
of orchard grass with whom we were ever
acquainted thought it hazardous 70 SOW
that crop earlier than the middle OF
March. Like clover, it vegetables much
quicker than bluegrass, and like clover it
may be destroyed when very young by
any sharp frost that forms q crust on the
surface of the ground. The practice of
| the cultiVator referred to was this: at any
time near the close of March or beginning
| of April, when the ground was dry
enough to pulyerize under the action of a
light harrow, passed over the grain field,
he scattered his grain seeds-the first rain
upon the loose surface embedding his seed
and insuring the earliest possible growth
attainable after the danger of lift
ing frosts had passed away. As to the
relative economy of the two grasses
under consideration, we think il depend
ent somewhat upon circumstances. For
perpetual pasture, or one to remain many
years undisturbed by the pillow, we pre-
fer the bluegrass as a pasture-plant
When established, it continues TO grow
better, with proper treatment, year by
year; but it is at least one year and more
IN forming a good sod than is orchard
grass. Bluegrass propagates itself by
underground shoots, and for that reason
resists the tramping of constant pasturage
better than any other plant, and is at all |
stages of growth faVorite bite for most |
animals. 0rchard-gTass is better hay
plant, if cut before the stalks become too |
hard and woody, and the long and abun-
dant blades are eaten with q relish BY |
stock in autumn, spring, and early sum-
mer, but are scarcely so nutritious as blue
grass
"Apart from their intrinsic value, we
think these grasses deserve place in any
system of rotation in crops. It is we'll
settled fact that repeated soWings of the
tap-rooted clovers on the
same field tires the soil and dwarfs the
plants, and that substituting grasses with
habits from the clovers-such as,
with tibrous roots, feed near the surface
gives the soil time to recover from the ex-
haustion of those elements of plant food
by the cloyers.
AS to the quantity of seed required to
sow an acre, it is variable question, de-
pending mainly on two conditions: the
cleanliness of the fields from seeds of
weeds or annual grasses, and the skill of
the husbandman Entrusted with the scat
tering of the seeds Seven or eight
pounds of clean bluegrass seed properly
will make good stand on any
acre of ground in proper order. When
one bushel, or fourteen pounds, is used, a
large portion is a sacrifice to insure against
The accidents of bad scattering or i'm ,
proper condition of the soil. In like man
ler one-half a bushel of orchard grass
seed, well cleaned and well scattered, is
'nough for one acre and yet many and
perhaps most cultivators double the guam 1
ity by way of insuring a stand, often
sowing half the quantity in lands across
he field in one direction, and afterward
he other half in lands crossing the first"