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The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-05-19

H
TN no preyions year has there been. such
Sewing Machine Nenqfaetufel o. ,hls conn
principal erklhiilons and kaIrs ihey met ma Nd
Machines, and ths result was una1imously Ia
iayor q Mg Riorcnee Reversible Fecd LSrk-
stitch Family Sewing Machine. II received
lhe First and Highest ,rlHe ns the best Faml-
~ Sewing Machine n ne lolloWihg ExhiBi-
tons, VIA; E4poslton UnIvolselle, Paris:
Americrn Institute Fair, New Yofk; New
Engiand Agricultnrnl Fair, Il Pr0piience.
y Il; the New York State fair, at Hufnlo.
the Great Annual Eaifs % Now EhElani' VI. !:
that Of tho Mechanics Assoeinllon, al lowell.
Massachusetts,, and the Fair Of the LnrqIo0f
Institute, n Baltimore, which closed . fonr-
weohs session on the I1lh Of Novtmbor. lha
superiority o. the FIOHENcD uaa arhln cons
armed hY the Committee On Sewing Nanhinos.
who hounhnlmoulIy awarded 70 u the HCOIn
MEDAL = NE hlghest Prizp ths lnriituiecohs
iipOuld sssm Is IL thIs ssneeessioh a ~.
umphs should be suficiont % convince overr.
unpreludited pels0n of The froa1 oupol|ofifY
Of the lLQHEyCE over ~ cihnra ni Tnnff
ly Sewing Machine. n, =. - y ''t.'-1-' 4
Awrillen warranty d giyea % no DUR.
chaser, that the Machine WILL DO AI,T ffet
lsclaimod for u. ana shOuld it fnil. it viii ia,
taken back, and the MONEY nEFUNDED'
GEO. N. SMITH, III, Agent, o..
flee I'm nising'v Building, Ian.
caster, Ohfo.
Aug. 70 '6a-tf-23..
The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1870-05-19

Good rules in melon culture are
seed Of good varieties; plenty Of II
in the hill TO allow for the deprcda.
tions Of bugs, not planting till the
ground Is warm; making the hills,
six to eight feet apart; thinning
to two or three plants in a hill, and
thorough but shallow culture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
SPECIAL NOTICES..
he OIL your Guard.

The unaAmmllea Sill. Casa which for twenty
ears has ACCOMPANIED lhr uSe Of HCstetter's
Htomach Bltters provoEes the envy Of ignorant
heslrum mongers in all psrL- of the country,
ana the counle' letting business having been
measureab!y played out in consequences Of tic
numerous suits instituted IL nins. the offenders,
ne" system Of tactics ms b..rii ;.:;ortrd IN
the Hnu!h and West cs ,.ccia Is, legion g! ilt
Tors, prepared iirn worth :e:s mai GTinl- Nid
bearing variety OF nam :, have been cut up
3y responsible adventures with I'll" h"pe of
suo<t!tuling them to some eAt"n. l''r l!e Stand
ara ionic OF the Age in sumo Chsrs Country
druggists arc the coucOctoIs and proprieturs o.!
lnese unsClt nhEc and trashy compounds, which
are warmly recommended Ey the venuer-, who
endaaVor IT, palm lhsm of upon the crciulOus
In lieu OF the gremt specific which has never
yet had successful competitor either among
proprietary preparations or the ;!cd!cinci fro
scflbed III pr!rs;o practice. Ihi; nt,c Is in
trE'!'d To put the public g.: T. cir guard against
persUasloE> Of psl!.Gs engaged in the attempt TO
substitute" NJ re rubbish 10" the Inoss eiiclr:.,
stomachlc and Alternative 1t present known st
this Season Of the year when debility @nd COM
plants Arising from lac: o.: vital energy so
generally prevail, il is 81 the grcG!cSt c"nse
Qucnce that no tricks should be played with
depressed and ol;ceblcd systems. Ask. there
fore, for HOstetters stomach Bl!terS, the grrl.
vegetable lhvigorant and Alternative, and reject,
with deserved contempt the Worsc than useless
medltys offered in its lace. 1t Is As important
to the public as to tho proprietors Of the famous
restorative that thi. rdvicc should be hccdcC.
10 OJ--pntu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

SAILING UNDER FALSE CoLoRs Lieut.
Smith, OF the police, had bis attention directed
this morning while 90 duty ut the upper end
OF klog street, to strange young person
dressed 10 female apparel, who was asssuitirg
and chasing ladies 10 that ncighborhooi, ard in
duIgiDg in such other remarkable freaks as 10
warrant an arrest. Upon reaching the station
house it Was discovered that the dress concealed
a man, and boy in the crowd recognized him
as rcsieu, of the lst Ward 10 Washington.
He was licked up for further examination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
The Best Thing Vet.

We have recently had sufficient evidence Of
the excellence Of MIR. SpecG's Port Grape Wine,
which not only convinces Us that I'll we Can say
in it's praise is deserved, bu. that we arc really
comforting favor on our readers in advising
them to use it. The wine i; u pure grape wine,
entirely unmixod, and the m ost Agreeable and
delicious in flavor OF any we ever tasted. Otis
medicinal guslitics, VIC entertain tho very high
est opinion and upon the evidence OF Our own
observation. Three bottles OF thi; wine have
nearly effected perfect euro in tho case Of our
little boy. who hiss been seven years afflicted
with incontinence of the urine. \ great num-
Der of remedies have been tried without benefit,
and tho most eminent physicians consulted with
u like result. Spser's Port Grape Vino is ef-
fecting a cure. We have given this testimony
without the knowledge OF mir. Spcer, in tbs
hope that others may be induced to try the vlr-
tue Of this wine.-LM Pangborn, Editor Of
jersey City Times. 23-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

THIRD WARD RADICALS. Politics, at least
among the Radicals OF the Third Ward ale at a
low etb, that is if the attendance at the called
meetings 81 the party ia that Ward is TO be
considered criterion. Last night as OH the
preceding Thursday night, the humb at the
coo-ed school house on Alfred street, between
Process and Oronoco the meeting pace, was
so small that 70 organization vas ffectcd, and
those who had assembled dispersed TO meet
again next Thursday night. 1t is understood
that one Of the objects OF the proposed meet
ing is to pass resolutions condennacry oil the
course of some oil the members OF he City
Council.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
Murder and Robbery.

New YouK, July 90. --Behiamn Nathan,
brother IN law OF Judge Ca,dcza. Was nurde'-
cd about midnight in his room on West
23i Street. His body was discovered this
morning with the head beaten to jelly: The
instrument used was ship carpenters tool
known as dog, and made of iron. The room
was covered with blood, presenting slckcnlDg
sight, The safe in the apartment had been
blown open and quantity of icwelry stolen.
y servant slept in the room adjoining that of
the deceased, and his two sons IN another over
him, but heard no noise. The deceased was
fifty six years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

THE LONE STAR. THE Washington COT
respondent Of the Richmond State Journa; in
noticing he late appointment OF Daniel W..
lewis as inspector Of tobacco in the Dlnvilo
dist-ict, says:
MIR. Lewis, it will be remembered, was the
only member OF the Legislature OF Firginia
who voted for the ratif cation of the fourteenth
amendment, when that amendment was first
submitted Subsequently, our Conservative
friends came over IN u heap, and the Lone
Star" was surrounded by constellation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
AUCTION SALES.
BLIC SALE OF Ian d.

~ virtue OF Il deere, of tho County Court OF
Pence William county, pronounced On the 9Th
day OF March. 1850. in tho suit OF Long -.
Speak, the undersigned appointed spec!s Con:
missioner for that purpose, will, on the 5lh cay
orSEPrEMBER, 1879, Chat being Cour: day.
nL he :ront-Goor Of the Court house, in Brents-
Vile, offer sale lot of Land, near Dumfries
conlainiog 60 acres and IS poles, being the same
lsnd owned by VIM. Long. decd, and convey
cd in trust 10 i. Il. Spcake
TRIMS OF SALE One tenth Of purchase
money to b, paid in cash on day Of sale, the
rcsiduo in thrc, equal insts ments at 6, I, and
To br secured BY bond and good personal secu
ritz, the title to bp withheld aid subject TO
re sn!a in casa purchaser fails t. complete the
purchase. EPPA HUTTON.
Commits :iOner
~ T,,1-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

Police REporT-MAYoRs OFFICE. - John
Laws and Frank Rian, colored participants in
tho attack msdo upon the canal boatmen last
SUNDAY, delivered themselves up volunta'ily,
and were discharged upoa the payment of the
imposed fires and costs.
A young man, tor disorderiy CO" duet ut the
grocery OF Jefferson Roberts, WAS hn'd ana
discharged.
ed for stealing a dress and cape from Mrs
Charles Domaine was committed TO JAIL LOT
further examination. Nv,
A warrant was issued for the arrest Il VIII
liam Treaklo, charged with Il violation OF 'Lc
pilot laws ;,
NloHT REPoRT.-Dark, cloudy and rainy all
night long. There WAS distur bance at Inc
grocery on the corner of Roysl and Queen SIS,
during which the proprietor's watch was lost
and one Of the participants arrested. with
this exception the city was as quiet as usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
+ ocaI Rrcvitics.

Il he new police bill went into effect this
morning, and the costs Of the cases tried before
the Mayor will consequently be turned over to
the Treasurer of tho Corporation. instead CT 60
ing, as heretofore to officers making the arrests
Delightful and refreshing showers favored
the earth yesterday evening and last night.
During the evening the lightning struck the
flag pole On the wharf at Fort Foot, and :hivcr
ed it to spiEters.
Roasting ear patches in the lst Ward have
of late been frequently invaded md robbed.
Somebody will be hurt if the thieving is per.
sisted in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

I,AND SALE -Grooo e. Wicc Real Estate

LAND SALE.-Green e. Wise, Real Estate
Agents, sold on Saturday last, 300 acres o! The
Alma Fam" tc.tcd in Loudnnn county
about two miles north OF Gui ford Station "''
the ". L. O. NJ. r. R, together with the
crops, stock, farming implements, &c, /"
Mcssrs. Ferguson & Wynter for the sum ti
$4,000 The purchasers are direct from Eng
land, and are lucky 10 getting such hlrGau
The property was owned by Mr., john Slous>a'
OF Washington city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

BEHIND TINE. The passenger train On the
A., l.. & H. Il. r. due here yesterday even,
ing was detained about one hour by, the bow
ing Of the track at the fourteen mile post, in
consequence of the Intense heat. The rails NOT
having spac, enough in which to expand
leugthwise, rose in the ceutre to IL dlsaOce OF
two tseL from the bed Of the road aud had to
be shortened and enlightened before the train
could pass over them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
John l.. Rinker, Auct.
onl<r, on -, 81 moi /:

WILL BE SOLD, Mt public auction, on SA-
w TURDAY, tho Both day OF July, 1870, at
u m , in front Of the Mayors Office. AleXan.
dria, virginia tho following REAL ESTATE
situated IN the city of Alexandris. Va, viz =
LOT No. l-Situated on IN" north side OF
Jefferson street 20 feet cast of FalIinx 81. O.
fronting So '-ct inches, and JOB feet : in. E:l
deep with BRICK TKNEM EMF thereon.
LOT No 2-AdjJining lot no on tho west,
fronting on jefferson -lrect q feet inches, and
100 feet deep, 10 nn al c. 3 trct inches VIDE
LOT Nu.3-A i'ining lot No. on the west,
fronting ON JEFFERSON street 3 ic.. inch"s IN
lUO feet deep 10 Il! "y ; lee. :. III: hes VIDE
TEKMS-Onc third To BE pad il cash, aid
the rec due in Il ~ md = month, the n";c5 ot
tn. purch, ser to b. taken Tor he deferred pay
menls barring interest tro - ;h" d.. Of sac,
and lh. Title to J.: retained unLi the rnLlr: par
rhn-r none. i. paid.
iy 81" l. w III - a." II - DtN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

HoLDEN's WAR The steamer Lady of The
Lake On her trip to Norfolk this evening stop
ped at Forts Foot and Washington. At the
first named she took about one company and at
the lest two companies Of troops for Ports
mouth, TO be transported thence by rail to rein
force Gov Holden's forces in North Carolina
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

RAFFLE See the advertisement ia to day S
Guz:ttc, Of rst] OF splendid iurs, &C., the
property Ct a lady who list her husband in the
Confederate cause, to take place on the 10Th
OF August The cl.e is one that appeals 10
the sympathy If our citizens, and it is hoped
that t:.cra will he liberal response.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

Police AFFAIRS. The officers and members
OF the police force elected by the City Council
went on duty at ten o'clock last night, by order
OF the Mayor the special policemen who had
been on duty up to that time being then dis
charged The Dew force is divided into three
squads, who relcavc each other at regular
hours, and whose headquarters are at the sta
ton house in the market square.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29


BERLIN July 2S-Midnght "A French de.
tachmcnt of three companies and eighty horses
yesterday attacked half OF the Prus.ian Goth
loot. at \ ulkinger. Altcra short engagement
the French retired with the loss OF one officer
and eight men. On the PrusSian side one
man was wounded.
PARIS, July 29.-Thc following is The proc
lamation Of the Emperor to the army on
assuming command in person:
Soldiers-L come TO take my place at your
hoed to defend the homo? and the soil Of our
country. You 90 to combat against one Of the
best armed OF European countries hut other
countries rs valiant rs this have not been able
to resist your vaor. l. will DO the same to-
day. The war which now 0mmences will be
long and hardly contested; for its Theatre VIII
be places hedgcd with obstacles and thick with
forl-esses Bat nothing is beyond the per$e-
vering efforts of the soldiers Of africa, Italy
the french army is able TO accomplish, ami.
mated By sentiment of duty, maintained by
disc 1lnc, and Influenced by love of country.
Whatever road We may take across our IRON
tiers, We will find upon it glorious tr cks or our
fathers, and we will show ourselves worthy OF
them. All France follows you, with confident
prayers. and the eyes of the universe are upo n
YOU -; upon our success depends the fate OF lib
cT,y and civilization. Soldiers, let each one
do his duty, and tho God of battles will DO with
rs NAPOLEON.
At General Headquarters, at Metz. 18Th July.
1870
BERLIN, July 20.-Thc Prussian Govern
mcnt like that If France, has declined TO
allow foreign military officers at army head
quarters.
The Nurih German Gazette is sharp on
what it calls "Eup'ish neutrality" and says
that England supplies France with cartridges
with which to slaughter Germans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

EXAGGERATED STATEMENT. The statement
circulated on the streets yesterday evening that
large sum Of money had been stolen from
the grocery Store of Mr., +. G. Swainc, was
greatly exaggerated. The amount missing is
only :4l ard it is not definitely known whether
that was stolen or misIaid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
The Markets.

NEW YORK, July 2J.-S!ocks weak. Money
3a5 per cent. Cold 2l4. Vlrginia SKIES OK
ccu pom. SIS; now CO. Flour dull and un-
chanccd Wheat rather moro steady. Corn
quiet and firm.
BALTIMORE. July 29.-Firglnia skies, old,
43l bid do 1851 10 bid, G. asked; do: 1857 5G4
bid, 57s asked; do. coupon, old, 60 lid, is ask
ed do. new Gu bid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

Horse INJURED "A young gentleman nam
cd Marshall, while returning from the tourna'
menl at Marlboro on Tuesday last. had the
valuable horse he was riding seriously injured
lie met young gentleman named Garter
driving burgy, and in passing him shaft Of
that vehicle pierced the fluk Of his horse and
passed entirely through him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
Swecthearfs and Wives.

Essays for Young Men on Single and We'd
ded Life-the dangers Of Celibsey, and tn c
joys of true Marriage with sanitary aid for
those who arc in any way untitled for mat7
monial happiness. Sent free, in sealed cnvcl-
opes Address HOWARD ASSOCIATIONS
Box p, philadelphia PM. ,ny 26-3iA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

M- NOTICE-Wc have on hand O
lsS largo stock Of Ladies', Misses and
Chdrcn's BOOTS and SHOES, sFd in order
10 reduce our stock, will sell ut greatly reduced
prices. AL in want will do well TO cGll 1t II
King street.
ian ES-tf w. IS. " 4 ~ r. i.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.-We &C
knowledge the receipt of the catalogue of this
institution, from which we see that its last ses
sion has been very successful one. The cata-
logue exccIs not only 10 typographical neatncss
but the whole arrangement Of the names Of the
students, the cous, Of instruction. &C., is far
superior to most pamphlets OF the kind the
admirable order it exhibits gives evidence Of
that which regus in ali the departments of
this sohool. MIR. Legarc cannot bat feel graft
fed at the successful beginning he has made,
and his patrons, We arc satisfied, have been
made equally so, by the rer!oTmstcc OF his
promises. Sec the advertisements Of his SC hool
in another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

DUBLIC SALEOF LOT Of GROUND

In pursuance Of u deed Of trust from James
+. Piper 10 me, dated 18th December, 1873 and
duly recorded, will offer for sale, by auction,
at noon, on MONDAY, the I'D day OF August.
lS1u, in front Of the nrems IS. n Lot Of Ground,
in The City of Alexandria, situated on the west
side Of st Asaoh street, 9! feet enc inch and q
half north of G Ieen street fronting on It. Asaph
street SO! feet and extending back. with uni
form width, 81 feet 81 inches. and bounded on
tho south and west by ter feet alleys. and hay
ing lhc use thereof.
TERMS,-One-thir OF tho purchase money
to be paid on the day of sale, and the residue
in two equal payments At six and twelve months
from 81 day, with interest and to be secured
upon the property by deed Of trust
iVD1-Dswtd r. JOHNSTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

charge of its duties, so long as 1t is cniy adyi
sorry in its character, it is lcpal, hut eases To
he so when it exceeds these limits aed n>urns
the executive or judicial functions o. H." Mayor
on the one hand, or the law maklrS l.c",r #
the Council on the other. Tie result ~ FIR,
is. therefore. that the police were Gully rlcccd
by the Council, and installed under tie act IT
July Is, 1870, that the Mayor was bound
to recognize them as such, that the creation Of
board of police BY the Council Is not 10 itself
illegal so long as their duties do not lrcrch
upon those of the Mayor on the one hand AID
Of thcCouncil and Mayo regarded asthe L"eis
lature OF the city on the other. The C0n>tltu
ton Of Virginia CONSTITUTES the Mayor the
chief executive Of The city, and it is his duty
TO see that all the city officers discharge their
duties; to this end he is improve Cd to suspend
such officers for misconduct or neglect OF dury,
to be specified in the order CT Suspension or
removal. but the removal can only be made
after reasonable notice to the officer complained
Of, and an opportunity aft Jrded him to be
heard in his defence The power Of suspension
or removal is excIusive,it belongs TO the Mayor
as the chief executive, and ciunot be properly
ssd by the Council nr any portion Of II.
10 this case the Mayor has suspended The pc
liiioners, but has not specified the misconduct
10 office or neglect Of du'y for which they have
been suspended with that precision which
would have been proper under all the clrcum
statces; he charges them with disobedencc Of
orders, but does not say Of what order, or 50
describe the offence as to afford the accu Led an
opportunity OF being heard in his defence
But as the Council waived ali the inoImalI-
ties and defects pertaining TO the warrants and
other papers presented 10 the Court, and re:
lied solely upon the merits II the cause. and
desired decision upon them irrespective of
such defects and ntorma tiles, with the hope
Of settling as far as practicable at the present
time such questions as have arisen or are now
likely to arise between the Mayor and the
Council OF the city of Alexandria, growing out
bt The act of July Is. 1870 the Court has
considered and expressed its convictions upon
many points not necessary 10 the decision OF
the case.
The judgment Of the Court is that the petit
TONERS having been duly elected by the City
Council and regularly indicted into Office under
the law, rightfuIly exercised the duties Of their
respective Offices, aud should be discharged
from custody, and it is ordered that they be
discharged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29
VALUABLE PROPERTY NEAR FAIR
Y FAX COURT HOUSE For SALE.-BE

NJ ALU BILE PROPERTY N EAR FAIR
Y FAX COURT HOUSE FOR SALE.-By
virtue Of tho decree of tho Circuit Court of
Fairfax county, catered st June term, 1870, in
the sui! Of Spencer A. Heath vs. Horace Heath &
admir-. and others, l will. on MONDAY, Court
day, the 18th day Of July, 1870, at II o'clock
m, in front Of the door of Fairfax County CT.
House. sc !, to the highest bidder by public
auction the following PROPERTY
That TRACT OF LAND at present occupied
by the complainant, situated Immediately on
the county road leading from the Court House
TO Hunters Mill, one mile north of the village,
containing one hundred and ten acres. 1his
property is improved by q comfortable H#sa
FRAME DWELLING, new barn and lasa.
stables, with out. buildings; has large apple
and peach orchard, with other improved fruits.
This land will be sold subject to a lease for
four years TO o small section set apart as vine
yard. The other lot is in wood. and contains
Il acres. This property is nicely located and
very desirable. Persons desiring to purchase
arc invited TO inspect the premises.
TEkMS-Ono-:enth of the purchase money
in hand the residue in three equal instruments,
payable ut six, twelve and eighteen months, TO
be secured by the bonds Of the purchaser, and
the title to be retained until the last payment
is made-the deferred payments TO bear inter
est from the day Of sale. Stamps and deed ut
the expense Of the purchaser.
THOMAS MOORE, Comm.
Fairfax county, je l7-lsw4w
w. he above sale postponed until the
18th DAY OF AUGUST, at the same place.
THOS. MOORE, Comm'r.
Fairfax CO., iy z1-lawts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-07-29

All persons requiring State Licenses 10 tran
vet business within the city and county oil a.
exandr;a are notified to make Application !o't"
with to the undersigned betwc":. Inc hours .. !
end O'Clock p. II Keepers OF ord'ha''s 49,.
eating borsps will make nppl cato" Is n"T. ,
lore to the County Court which meet: III ;' amnS
city 81. the first Monday in ->uerst pr"S'H. ~"
for their certificates. Office ""til yTno,o,,
liz. ". No. 1872 Duke street, rear 20, W
street n ~. XIV city y Il 90
;v - Com. OF Rev. ioi -