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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
The Nj MARKETS.

NEW York, Dec. 10-Stocks very strong.
Money SEC. Gold lo2. Virginia Sizes OK cou-
pom, IL; do. new G3. Flour dull and un changed.
Wheat quiet and heavy. Corn scarce but firm.
BALTIMORE, Dec. l0.-Vrgina 6s, cx-intcrest
81 bid, 521 asked do. 1866 g. asked; do. 1867
81 bid, so asked. Cotton dull. Flour gu et
and steady. Wheat higher for better grades
choice white 17Oal85; fair TO prime 13oalG0 !
rrime to choice red 155als0; fair TO good l3Os
i5G; common 1l5a125; Ohio and Indiana 1884
72a73 yellow 10. Oats nominally 50a52.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

THE ARLINGTON CEMETERY.-A handsome
gateway is to he erected at theArling ton cemete.
ryln this county. This archway will be Of Seneca
(red) stone, with height, when completed, OF
nearly 40 feet, by IS feet width and IS feet
depth. The style Of architecture adopted is
the Do1c, and on each front will be two col
umns of 3 feet diameter and 20 feet height, on
base Of 3 feet The opening for the iron
gate will be - feet in width and 90 feet high.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

CORPORATION Court. The December term
OF the Corporation Court will commence 10 the
new court room. the Council Cham Der, on Moa
day next. Among the cases to be disposed OF
will be that OF Capt. E. l. Price, Oyster In
specor, against Owing's & Co., oyster packers
for refusing TO pay tax OF one cent hnShe'
on the oysters they purchase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

r. r. ACCIDENT. -Oo Tuesday night last,
the freight train on the Orange, Alexandra
and Manassas road was thrown from The track
near Woodstock, and coored man from liar
risonburg, named Alexander White, was kill
ed. It is supposed he vas asleep Of the time
of the accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

GRAND CONCERT We publish TO day the
programme of the Grand Vocal and Iustrumen.
tai Concert, to be given at Liberty Hall on the
evening of the 18th. The selections made and
the talent brought into rtquisition, are OF such
character as should draw crowded houses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

VIGILANCE. Information has been sent to
the principal cities South, by the authorities
Of the city Of New York, Of the departure o;
large number Of thieves and disreputab!e
characters Of every description, for the cities
South. About this season of the year, these
WORTHLESS distribute themselves 10 the minor
cities OF the country, to ply their avocatlons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

NEW LINE.-As will be seen by an ADVERTISE
ment in another column OF 20 days paper the
splended iron steamer Georgeanna will from
date make three trips week from Baltimore,
to Aqua Greek, connecting there with the mail
steamers for this city, and the District OF
Columbia The new line will stop at all the
river landings for freight and passengers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

IMPORTANT DECISION u oted States vs..
Peter Fegan, distilsr; for alleged violation
and fraud % tho Revenue. Distillery prop
erty;one hundred aud sixty barrels of whiskey,
hogs and stock seized. This case was first
tried before u. S. Commissioner Chas. Whit
tlescy, and Fegan hon0rably discharged by
him. but his employees were held to answer in
the u. S. Court, for running the distilery in
the absence OF the store-keeper. Though Fe.
gan was discharged, his property was still held
by Supervisor Presbrcy under libel, and full
hearing was had in the District Court of the
U. S. at the last November term. held at
Richmond, before Judge Underwood. 1t az
pesred in evidence that defendant Fegln, with
the knowledge and consent of the government
officers undertook to run on IA trial trip of ten
days With fermentiny period Of y hours,
and it be could make eighty per cent OF his
ruoning estimated capacity, he would make
saving 90 his grain, which he could not do, 10
fermentiug period of 4S hours, as required
by the Revenue law. If he had timed it right,
he would have been entitled to nine mashes in
ten days, which would have secured the eip hty
per cent. including Sunday, in the lermen,ing
period 1t also appeared that in order to make
up for the time that he had lost at the COM
meucement, Fegan undertook to put down an
extra mash. which was assented to Tor the
time being by the properly authorized officers
of the government. TO gain time for some
purpose or other, Fsgan's employees without
biz koowedge or consent, commenced running
ealy il the morning 10 absence of the store
keeper. For which violation of the reeuls
tioos OF the departm~n: as we'll as putting
doGn the extra mash, the distiery was seiz I'D.
TO make out case after the seizure, books
were examined 0: whiskey dealers from New
York to Fredericksburg, Va, to hod il posi-
Bile illicit whisSey sod to them by Fegan.
Some little discrepancies in numbers appeared,
but upon tracing the proper serial numbers Of
the barrels 10 the Withdrawal entries and bond
ed warehouse book 10 the Collectors office, it
appeared that all the taxes had been properly
paid to the government. 1t was contend
ed, however, by the libcllant that upon 81
barrels which had been sold to two different
parties in Baltimore within few days OF each
other, duplicated signatures and forged stamps
had been used. This proved to be one, and the
same whiskey consigned byFegan to commission
merchants as one party and by them sold to
properly paid, and there being no proof OF
short consultation brought in verdict OF &C
quttal Tor the defendant, and releasing the
property. The case WAS ably conducted and
deliberately argued on both sides, the tina! &C
cupying five days. District Attorney wells
for ibeIlaut, and S. Ferguson Beloh and j.
Neeson esqs., for defendants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
GETTING MARRIED.

Essays for Young Men, on Social Evils, and
the propriety or improperly Of getting Married,
with sanitary help for those VINO feel unified
for matrimonial happiness. Sent free, III sealed
envelopes. Address HOWARD ASSOCIA-
TON, Box P, Philadelphia, Pa. sep l9-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

CANAL NAVIGATION. Business on the
Chesapeake and Ohio and consequently on the
Alexandria Canal is rapidly drawing to close
for the season. The companies engaged in the
coal trade have already stopped boating, and,
as heretofore announced, the water will be let
of all but the Georgetown level of the G. & 0.
Canal, in which it will probably bs retained
some time longer for the accommodation of
the mills at GEORGETOWN, on the 20.h instant.
Had it not been for the food of last fall, the
expiring season would have been the most sue.
cesstul the Q. & 0. Canal has experienced
spcs it was constructed, aud even as it is, the
season of 1870 is considered as prosperous
one. 1t is understood that during the suspen
sion of navigation, the work will be put in
thorough repair, for which only thirty days
will be required. The Alexandria Canal, since
it vas opened for navigation last spring, has
never for one day been out Of order, and will
continue navigable until closed by the ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

DIsrRAINED Moe coils OF wire belonging
to the Southern Atlantic Telegraph Company,
were sold to-day by the City Sergeant 10 satisfy
a claim against that company. The wire was
purchased at low price by the Western At
lantc Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
Storm.

HEARTS CONTENT Dec l0.-A heavy
Northeast storm prevails. The wind is blow
ing gale with fog and rain. The sea is
running high, and there is no prospect for crap.
pipp the cables to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
Fire,

NEW YORK, Dec. l0.-BuiIding Nos. Al
and 46 State street. Brooklyn, occupied by the
lock and shank button mandatory and Messrs
Lese and Cramp, was burned this morning.
Several adjoining buildings were damaged
Loss S25 900: insured,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
THE CONFESSIONS OFF Az INVALID

THE CONFESSIONS OF AN INVALID.
Published for thu benefit of Young NJ en- who
Guidance for the nervous of both sexes, young
and old each work supplying the means of
self cure. Written by one who cured himself,
and sent free on receiving q post paid directed
envelope. Address
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR,
nov H-eo1m Brooklyn, n. 7.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
GRAPE WINE

We take pleasure 10 directing the attention
Of the public to Speer's celebrated Port Grape
Wine, pure and unsdulterated grape wine,
upon which every one having occasion to use
wine may most implicitly rely.
The wine is made at Spaer's vineyards, Pas
aaic, NJ; It has rich favor, mellow juici-
ness and brilliant color and is not only An
properties. We know this to be the tact hav.
ing tried the article thoroughly. Use Speer's
Bottled Wines with his signature on the cork
and you are sure of getting 3 pure article
Davenport Democrat.
For sale by Druggists dec 5-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

THE MARKET, to-day, was well supplied.
There are no changes in the prices OF meats or
vegetables Butter 40=50 cts. per ID. Eggs
35,4O cts per dozen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
Sentenced f0 he Hung.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. l0.-Hanlon, con-
victed Of the murder Of Mary Norman has
been refused new trial, and has been SEN
fenced to be hung. uo made a violent speech,
accusing the detectives and asserting his in
uccence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

ALARM OF FIRE. The alarm OF fire yester
day was caused by the turning OF chimney IN
the brick row.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
by John III. Parrot, Auctioneer.

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PROP
L ERTY IN ALEXANDRIA.-By virtue
of decree of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
county, rendered in the cause OF A. E. Add
son VS.. e. B. Addison, shAll offer for safe, on
MONDAY, this I'd day of January, 1871. at Il
O'Clock m, in front OF the Mayors Office, in
AlexandIia. Va, q very valuable TRACT or
LAND, lying, in Aloxsndr ia county, but Jpn
mediately contiguous TO the city on the north.
west. and on the probable line of the A. & F.
4. r., bounded on the north by Rotchford's
farm, On tie south by Queen street extended,
on the east by Baggotrs lot, and on the west
by 8 line running north from Queen street OK
tended to Kotchford's farm, containing F1F-
TEEN ACRES; very suitable for q market
garden, being part of the property of DR.. E. b.
Addison.
Terms OneteDth cash, and the residue in
three equal indictments al six, eighteen and
twenty.four months, with interest," secured by
the notes of the purchaser and retention Of the
title till the last payment is made The cash
payment 10 be forfeited on failure of the pur-
chaser to complete his tito
NJ. DULANY BALL,
O., Of 60
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FOR T II E Ii y j l D A
AVERY u DA VIDS . N

y v q II " ~ n ~ - " ~
ZIG King st cor. Alfred.
Invite attention to their large and we'll So
lected stock of
FINE FAMILY GROCERIES & LIQUORS.
suitable for the approachin g Holidays.
Layer Rasins 10 whole, hall ana quar- boxes.
Valencia Raisins, Seedless Raisins,
Zanto CurrGnta, Cltron,
Fishers Mince Meat, Flavorlng Extracts,
Pure Spices, Sea Moss FsrIne,
Cox's Gelatine, Duryea's Corn Starch,
Heckcrs Farina, Preserved Ginger,
Brandy Peaches, French Mustard
Ssrdines LobsterS,
Olive Oil, Catsups.
ENGLISH Sauces. Sweet Cider,
Canned Fruits and Vegetables, English and
American Pickles, &c, sc:
WINES AND LIQUORS.
Genuine Old Baker Whskey, Hanger Whis-
kew. Thom pson's Pure Rye Whiskey and other
choice brands; Port Madeira and Sherry
Wines of gen ulno mporta.ion; Cooking Wines.
Jamaica Spirits, N. 4. Rum, Pure Holland
Gin, French and Domestic l}randies, &C., &c.
All goods sold st the very lowest prices and
N''' y W AVERY s. DAVIDSON,
dec 8 22G King ST., cor. Alfred.
CHARLES WHITTLEsEY,
U. S. COMMISSIONER,
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR IN
BANKRUPTCY.
Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law so that nearly all parties can be discharged
from their debts unobstructed by the fifty per
cent clause, so-called, another opportunity Of
fers to secure tho benefits Of this most effective
and permanent measure Of relief. The above
named will mako bankrupt business specially;
will procure discharges OH the most moderate
terms, and transact all business in that line ut
prices which cannot fail to be satisfactory. Be-
ing u S. Commissioner, he will endesver to
visit tho different counties on court days, snd
thus save parties the trouble and expense OF
several trips to Alexandria in beginning and
proceeding with their cases. Discharges can
be obtained here before Register bill as prompt
~ as in Richmond or elsewhere, and st much
less expense to parties 1t may be added that
tho Bankrupt act, in connection with the
Homestead exemption, which it is now beloved
will be secured to the bankrupt under the BANK
rupt lew. is the only real relief now offered to
old debts. Address personally or by letter At
No. II south Royal street, Alexandria. [jyl6.ly
rREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

An effort is 10 be made by suitable remedies
TO break 10 the practice common in certain
Hindoo families, Of female infantcide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
ECIAL ATTEN TON

SPECIAL ATTENT TOM
IN GEO. McBURNEY g. SON, 11O
llU KING STREET. llU
Has just received and opened q large stock Of
FANCY GROCERIES, WINES snd LIQ-
UORS for the Holidays.
CANNED GOODS.
Pineapple, Early Sweet Corn,
Fresh Peaches, Green Peas,
" Raspberries, Lima Beans,
L" Fears, Star Lobsters,
" Tomatoes Fresh Salmon,
L" Strawberries, - Covo Oysters
Brandy Peaches
Turkish Pruncs, Layer Rsisins,
Dates, Figs, Whole,i and boxes
SultaneSeedless Rasins, Valcnca do,
German Drie Pears, Citron, Lemous,
Cranberrios, Currsnts.
Filborts, Soft Shall Almonds,
Palm Nuts, English Wslnuts,
English and American Pickles. WORCESTER.
shire Sauce Mushroom, Walnut and Tomato
C.tsups, Sardines, Salad Dressing, Olives
French Mustard. Bordeaux Oil, Galatine., Sea
Moss ina. Jelly, London Biscuits, Edenburg
Albert Biscuits, Pure Apple Cider choice
Ter years old Baker Rye Whisky.
Old Nectar
Old Cabinet
Ola Pelevoisn French Brandy.
Blackberry
Sherry, Port Madeira and Cooking Wines
London Ale and Porter.
Choice Cigars, Smoking and Chewing Tobac-
co, &c, dec tim
REDsTEADS ct tho b ye5y l f2nu pri s at
1l9 King street.
TFYoU WANT SECOND HAND FURNI-
- ' " WIN. Il. DevAUGHAN.
1l9 King street.
TFYOU WANT A GOOD AND CHEAP
VIM. Il. DeVAUGHAN,
ll9 King street.
TFYOU WANT FURNITURE MADE OR
i REPAIRED or old chairs recaned go 10
VIM. II. DeVh UGHANiS,
ll9 King street.
TOR GOOD HOMEMADE FURNITURE
Il call on VIM. Fl. DeVAUGHAN,
dec 2-3m 1l9 King street.
DEADY FOR THE HOLIDAYS -Have
X opened this day and offer to the pu bic and
my customers we'll selected stock for the mol
idsys. consisting Of the best Layer Raisinss
kinds. Filberts, English WaInuts, Soft Shell
Almonds, Pecans, ETC.; the best. PreserVed
Canton Ginger. fresh and very nice; Ci!ron,
Currants, Seedless Rsisins, Figs, by the drum,
half do. and pound; Flsvoring Extracts Of all
kinds, Liquid Kennel, Co1's Gelatine, Mince
Meat, prepared expressly for family use Can
ned Goods of all kinds Prime New York Buck
wheatand Tess, the very best Green and Black.
Ny Teas are selected with much care. and any
one in need Of q good article will do well TO
give me call. Also, Yarmouth Sugar Corn,
the best in the world, for sale by
W. F. BROOKES,
nov 80 l79 King st.. above Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

TENTLEMEN'S DRESS SHIRTS made by
VI measure, of the best materials; fit guaran-
Iced. We have never yet failed in fitting our
customers, which is the promise for the future.
dec 10 WILMER s. SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

Police REPORT. The robberies last plight
were the only things talked Of at police head
quarters this morning.
MAYORS OFFIcE.-Thcre we're no cases at
the Mayors office this morning.
NIGHT REPORT. clear, bright and
cold. Considerable ice was formed in shaloH
pools and heavy white frost was deposited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

PUSHED OVERHEARD. An enraged woman,
named unknown, went down to the oyster dock
yesterday evening to look up her old man, who,
it appears, had been playing truanl, but
he finding that she was very angry
walked away. A friend of his, however, named
Jim Lucas, who Was sitting near by with his
feet hanging over the wharf, attempted to make
an excuse, and for his pains seized by the
woman and showed overheard. He was soon
rescued by the bystaDders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

A RELIC OF ANTIQUITY There is now
ct the hardware store Of Messrs. Carlin & Sons,
pipe made of clay. fashioned in the form Of a
coed snake, the head for the bowl and the
tail for the mouth piece, that was given to an
ancestor of Mr.. Uarlin by the Lord Fairfax,
who was once the proprietor of all the land in
this section of country. The relic has been
preserved in the family and bequeathed from
son to son until it has reached its present
worthy owner, who, it is hoped, will live to
see it smoked by his grand children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

ELOUR-Wech' best, Welch's Columbia
T. Mills, Now Mills Family and Extra. Riv-
erton Family, Valley Star, and Chspmsr TX
ira; also the lower grades Flour, for sale by
doo IN J. Q. AILBUUN.
s9S5s1$ R; $5E5t q #SE' s5
SAMUEL HARTLEY,
dec 10 13 Union street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10
AUCEION SALES.
Ely John III. PARROT, AuctiOneer.

FTRUST SALE-By virtue of deed of trust
4 from Virginia Scott to the undersigned,
dated the 10Th day of August, 1870, Of record on
the land records Of Fairfax county, Virginia.
for the purposes Of said deed, shall, on TU rs
DAY. the 9Th day of December, 1870, at II
m, in front of the Mayors Office. in the city of
Alexsndris, Va, as trustee in said deed named.
described desc b TRACf OF LAND, in said county
of Fairfax part of the BUSH-HI ILL ESTATE,
viz Beginning at stone marked r. NJ. g. 9,
being the corner of tract of land conveyed by
Scott on the 10th of August, 1871, and running
thence with the 4th line of said tract reversed
north 74s east So poles to the corner, d
of said above mentioned tract; thence dus
north 307 poles 30 stump Of swamp black
oak, on the bank of Cameron or Back Lick run;
thence with the meanders OF the run TO STAKE
on the bank thereof on the dividing line Of the
lands of the said Virginia Scott and Barbour:
thence with said dividing line south Ito east
1877 poles to 2 stone marked K. M. S. g. thence
again with the lines Of the above mentioned
tract conveyed by Josiah Watson and wife to
K. NJ. Scott south 1880 west IS poles to the cor
ner TX" of said tract; thence with the last line
of the said tract reversed to the point of begin
ming, containing about ONE HUNDRED
ACHES OF LAND, exclusive of the land co.
cupied by the o., A. i n. T. +. Co. near tho
bank of the run.
Terms: Expenses Of sale and of the pur-
chase money cash, and the residue in two equal
lively, from the day of sale, with interest; the
deferred payments to be secured by negotiable
notes. with good endorsers, and also by q lien
| upon the property-the said property being lia-
bic to be resold by public auction upon default
in the payment thereof, by virtue OF said deet
of trust. Deeds and stamps at the cost Of the
purchaser. WESTEL WILLOUGHBY,
Fairfax co., nov 25-ts Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

r AND FOR SALE-Pursusnt to deed of
IL trust from Lee futile to the undersigned,
bearing date April 20. 1859, and of record on
the land records of Fairfax county. liber b.
No. 4, page 70, I shall, on MONDAY, the 10Th
day of December, 1870, Court day, in from: Of
the Court House door of Fairfax county, sell to
the highest bidder, the following described
property: All that TRACT or PARCEL or
tanning two hundred and ninety-fve acres and
ono hundred and for:y.one poles. This land
lies near Burke's station, o., A. & N. Il. r.,
and near G. A. Arundle's.
Terms So much cash as will discharge the
expenses of sale and the amount due and unLaid
under the said deed of trust, and the residue on
credit of six months. The cash required will
be announced on the day Of sale. Selling
as trustee, l will convey such title as il
vested in me by said deed Of trust only, which
is believed to be good
VIM. SAGAR Trustee.
Fairfax county, nov l9-la4W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

NOALl COALl COALl
" Now landing and have on wharf full
stock of COAL, which will be pleased to sell
at market rates Orders left at No. 81 King
street, with Wise s. Co., or with me, will be
promptly attended to.
dec lO.1W w. A. SIOOT Smoot's wharf.
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~ RASS SEEDS.
CLOVERSEED,
TIMOTHY,

ORCHARD GRASS,
KENTUCKY BLUE and
HERDS GRASS SEEDS,
c. instantly on hand and for sale by
j. HENRY GIESE,
q Spears wharf.
dec low Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

GRAND VOCALAND INSTRUMENTAL
VI CONCERT AT LIBERTY HALL, ON
THURSDAY, December 18th, 1870.
GPI EN- DID ARRAY OH ia IENT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

TOR GOOD EOME-MApE FURNITURE
II call on VIM. II. DeVAUGHAN,
dec 2-3m 119 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-12-10

TFYOU WANT FURNITURE MADE OR
i REPAIRED or old chairs recaned 80 10
VIM. II. DeVE UGHAN'S,
1l9 King street.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

luxurious QUALITIES OF CCCUMBERS.-The
cucumber is the iavoritc luxury of the work
ing class. In addition to the saccharnc and
nutritious elements entering into the compo-
siton of the cucumber, we have also acrid and
purgative principles, found not unircquently in
a state of concentration, hence accounting for
the great suffering and alarming trains ofsymp-
toms induced after n surtelt OF this fruit.
We have known, last season, many cases, at
one time dangerous, which we had no hesita
tion in pronounClng to lie dependent upon
cucumber poisoning, and entirely owing to
utter carclUsSncss and inCauticn in dressing
and eating this vegetable, We consider be-
tore using the cucumber it should in every
instance be sliced and purged OF the prepon-
dcrancc OF It's acrid and purga,ive elements
by treating with little salt and then satu-
rated with vinegar for some nous previously
never eaten without, IN fact. ond0H Metz
cal Press.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1870-10-01

CUTTING OFF THE SEEDs.-The maturing of
seeds upon almost all kinds OF plants is AN
exhaustive process. There are many OF our
annaus and biennials that will become per
ennials il they are not allowed to produce
seeds. and this leads the florist 10 practice a
system of removing all seed vessels from
plants where strong growth is desired, and
the seeds are of no value. Small herbaceous
plants and shrubs will usually bc greatly ben
Gifted by the removal of the flower stems as
soon as they are out Of bloom, and the increase
in growth will readily be observed. 1t Is no.
only waste of vigor in the plant to allow
seeds to mature that are not wanted, but it
also eXhauSts the soil to no purpose. In many
comparatively slow-growing shrubs, like
RhododendronS and Azalias, this practice OF
removing the sced,vc.sels is of more impor-
lance than in those of rapid growth, but it is
beneficial to all.