davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19
AGRICULTURAL,


F1EID SEEDS FIELD SEEDS
CLOVER AND TIMOTHY SEED, ORCH.
ARD AND HERDS GRASS, KEN
lucky BLUE GRASS,
&C., &c, &c.
Agricultural Implements and Machinery Of
all kinds, Garden, Field and Grass Seeds, and
all Standard Fertilizers, for sale, wholesale and
retail by HERBERT BRYANT,
No. rs King street,
Alexandria, Va
GRAIN DRlLLsl GRAIN DRILLsl
The farmers are unit that the KELLER
GUM SPRING DRILL for 1870, built by the
Hsgerstown Agricultural Implement Msnufac-
turing Company, is 1.-THE Best Drill made
HERBERT BRYANT,
Manufacturer Agent,
No. Is King street.
Alexandria, Va.
FERT1LlzERs FOB THE FALL SEED
BUSEY's EXCELSIOR GUANO.
THE ANDREW COE PHOSPHATE.
BONE DUST, GROUND PLASTER.
NO. PERUVIAN GUANO, SC, &c.
HERBERT BRYANT,
No. q King street.
aug 23-1m alexandria. Va.
IMPORTANT TO FARMERS.
/ am now prepared to furnish to farmers and
others, in any quantity from bag up, the eel.
'' MAGNUM 3ONUM
SOLU BILE PHOS P q A T Il.
rendered soluble by -Sulphuric Acid, five per
cent of Ammonia and five per cent of Potash;
1t contains no mineral Phosphate Guano, and
is therefore twenty per cent lighter than Fer
tilizcrs prepared from that article, whilst the
per centage OF Soluble Phosphate of Lime IS
greater and more susceptible OF per5eGt lnteg,
ration with the soil. I have received the most
satisfactory accounts from the use Of this Fer.
tilizer, and can therefore recommend it as first
THOS. PERRY,
aug M-1m Agent for Alexandria.
DAUGHs IMPROVED RAW BONE
d PHOSPHATE OF LIME:
have now on hand a supply Of this old es-
tablished favorite which has been thoroughly
much improved by the addition of Ammouis,
rendering its action much quicker than before.
1t IS based on Pure Raw Bone, and warranted
not to contain any heavy mineral matter, thus
saving TO the farmer about one fifth in the way of
weight, 10 say nothing of the superiority Of tho
Bones over the many IMMORAL Phosphates used
in tho manufacture Of Fertilizers Price S54.
THOS. PERRY,
aug 23-1m Agent for Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19
CONTAINING

Ammonia por cent
Super Phosphate, equivalent to Bono
Phosphatoof Limo ......... ...........57 per cent
Potash and Soda..... ..... ............ per cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

ar LOOCKERMAE, cssssssa.
SURGEON DENTIST, uIYfYb
tGrad. Of Bait College Dental Surgery, l84N
CORNER PRINCE 3 WASHINGTON SIS.
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Dr. L. respectfully informs the public that
for t,oenty gears he has given especial attention
will continue so to do, and invites those who
wish to save them TO call on him, knowing that
many arc extracted and destroyed that BY pro-
per treatment might be preserved end made
useful for life Artificial teeth inserted ONLY
A. APPROVED BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES.
nov Gift
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19


NV BOOKS AT FRENC CHS,
~ No. IS King street.
OLD SONG AND NEW, by Margaret j.
Preston ST IS.
The Song of the Redeemed Salvation to God
and the Lamb, by Rev. j. w. Hsrsha, A. NJ !;
ST. so.
Manual Of Oriental History to the commence.
msnt and E. Chevallier; 81.
Perditta, or Fair and False, by Fairfax Bal
four; Soc
Captain Norton's Diary and other stories, by
Florence Maryatt; SOC.
Another lot of the History of tho 18th Vir-
ginia Regiment, G. S. A. 81.
Tekel, or Cora Elencore, by Bregsnza; 81.
School Books and School Stationery, all kinds
and descriptions, at prices which defy compe-
Sep SEP s " ~ G.E. FRENCH.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.
The firm of JAMES F. CARLIN Il co. has
this day been dissolved.
August /, 1876. JAS. F. CAELIN s. co.
NOTICE OF Co-PARTNERsHIP.
We have this day formed a copsrtnership I'M
der the firm name of
and will continue ~ Conduct the HARD WARE
business in all its -: - the old stand,
No. GO King stree
We shall use oul euueayors TO give salts
faction to our friends. old and new. All orders
will meet with prompt attention.
JAS. F. CARLIN.
EDWIN r. CARLIN.
aug lift GEO. BENONI CARL1N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

WYNN. F. BROOKES.
FAMILY GROCER
And Dealer in
Fine Teas, Cofiees, Sugars, Pickles, Americ an
and English, Canned Goods. Tobacco,
Segsrs, etc., etc.
l79 King street, above Washington.
Y. ball orders from tho country shall ro-
rniva nrompt attention ap lift
~ VIM. RAMSAY,
VI.
Wholesale and Retail
GROCER,
147 King street.
NH 25-tr Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

L, &. SWAINE,
T.. No. % North Royal ST.,
Two doors south of old stand,]
Has on hand and is constantly receiving fresh
invoices of
GROCERIES, WINES s. LIQUORS,
which no will sell cheap for cash. fe 26
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19
MACHINISTS.

w s. MOORE,
MACHINIST AND BLACKSMITH,
At No. G5 Union street,
Alexandria, Va
Where he is prepared to furnish all kinds Of
MACHINERY, WROUGHT and CAST
IRON FENCES, &c.
Repairing done with dispatch. and at prices
that were charged previous to the war. ia 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19
MILLINERY.

WI
0Pg9 On sbsns sa
FLOWERS, BLACK SASH RIBBON, SC.
Would also inform NY customers that l shall
import" my own Pattern Bonnets and Hats
direct from Paris, the opening of which due
notice will be given.
Mrs G. L. SIMPSON,
SEM No. 125 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

CLOVER AND TIMOTHY SEED, ORCH.
ARD AND HERDS GRASS, KEN
lucky BLUE GRASS,
&c., &C., &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19
SGHILIP PARK,

TACTICAL UMBER,
No. IL South Fairfax street.
The oldest and best established Plumbing
establishment in the city. All work done with
dispatch, and in tho most durable and work
msnlike manner Satisfaction guaranteed.
JOBB1NG doEe at short notice, and by HIM
self. or the most experienced &orkmen. dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19
MO. / PERUVIAN GUANG.

am landing ITO tons No. PERUVIAN
GIJANO. lust imported by the agent of the
Peruvian Government by ship United States
Lloyds-in lots to suit farmers and merchants
Of lowest rates. B. II. LAMBERT,
sep 14-1m Is Union Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

Il. M. LAWSON,
aug 27-2m Successor to Browis s. Lawson
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

Agricultural Implements and Machinery Of
all kinds, Garden, Field and Grass Seeds, and
all Standard Fertilizers, for sale, wholesale and
retail by HERBERT BRYANT,
No. rs King street,
Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

INSURANCE.
FIRE AND MARINE RISKS
placed in responsible companies, a. lair rates, By
sd 7.tf HOOE, WEDDERBURN& co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19
DEED TIME AND HARVEST.

offer for sale, in lots to suit purchasers,
highly respectable establishment of Isaac Rsy-
nolds & Son, Baltimore. Having sold this Fer
tilizer to number of farmers and given gener-
al satisfaction, invite orders for the article at
Baltimore prices. b. II. LAMBERT,
sep 14-6w Is Union wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19
By Beck, Knox N kerby.

Oatlands p. O. Loudoun co, Va. sep s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

All losses adjusted and promptly paid AT this
Agency. Insurance negotiated in other COM
panes if desired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-09-19

-" FXC LSIOR."
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29
The Financial Condition Of France at
the Beginning of the Present Contest.

From the January No. of Lfppincotts Magaz Inc.
The present condition Of the French
finances under the Empire has been
less accurately known than that of al
most any other OF the states of Europe,
il having been seemingly the object Of
all the recent French ministers of fin
ance to make up their annual budgets
in such way as TO prevent alike their
own people and the world outside from
clearly knowing the extent and increase
OF the national liabilities. The dis
trust which such course of procedure
has naturally left upon the European
public mind was well illustrated dur
ing the past summer by the circum-
stance that when the English and Con
tinental journals began discussing what
course the Bank of France, III view Of
present and prospective French re-
verses would adopt for the protection
of the two hundred million dollars of
bullion reported as in its vaults, the
writer found that there was general
feeling Of disbelief among London and
German bankers that any such vast
sum had ever been actually in the
bank s possession.
But make such allowance rs IL neces-
sary for our lack of accurate informa-
ton respecting the French finances, and
allow further, as we must, that France
has greatly increased her wealth, her
commerce and her productiveness I'M
der the second Empire, it is yet certain
that, in view of her annual large treas
ury deficit, the evil day Of financial, If
not of civil disaster, 80 the nation
could not have been indefinitely post
poned, In the spring of 1857, John
Bright found himself side by side with
M. Fould at one of the splendid mill
tary reviews given by the Emperor in
honor of the opening of the great Ex-
position; and when the former, after
commenting on the evidence Of Excess
siye expenditure for military purposes
thus presented before them, and also
upon the regularity of the national de-
felt, finally asked the latter what would
be the ultimate result Of it all, the
great minister of finance shrugged his
shoulders with the significance which
only q Frenchman is capable of giving
to this gesture, and pithily replied,
"The end is only . question OF time
and endurance.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29
The Last Decade.
From Harpsr's Magazine for Janu-ry.

With the 31st Of December, 1870,
closes decade OF years that can he
said, without eluggeration, TO stand
unrivaled ''in the known account of
time' with respect TO the Importance
of the events that make up the sum of
its history. There is tendency in the
human mind that leads men to con-
slider their own time to be the most i'm
portant of all time, and though they
are right in holding such time to be
the greatest of all days and years to
them, inasmuch as they constitute
their lives, yet it is certain that the
real interest of history is concentraced
around some few periods, during which
events take place that forever after col
or and control the worlds course. Such
periods were the decade of years that
began with the crossing of the Rubicon
by Caesar (B. O. 50-40O the decade in
which occurred the fall of the kingdom
of Granada, the dicovery of America,
the first voyage to India by the Cape OF
Good Hope, the intermarriage of the
royal houses of Austria and Spain, and
the invasion of Italy by the French
1490-1500); the decade that began
with the meeting of the Long Parlia-
ment Q640-1650); the decade that fol-
lowed the passage of the Stamp Act
I765-1775); and that which followed
The last meeting of the States General
of France I7S9-l799). All these pc
RODS were full of events great in them
selves, and greater in their conse-
uuences; and yet the most striking of
them all-that with which the fifteenth
century closed-was not so rich IN
svents as the decade that is just being
added to the sum of departed time
There is hardly any thing that can
move the sympathies of men, or excite
their wonder, chat has not occurred
since the beginning of the year 1861.
Mighty empires have been overthrow,
old dynasties have fallen, great interests
have been uprooted, the most ancient of
temporal politics has ceased to exist,
new nations have been created, wars of
unparalleled proportions have been
waged with ncw weapons and on new
military nclpies, continental rail-
ways have been laid down, obstacles to
maritime commerce have been cut
through or removed, remote nations
have been brought into daily inter
course through Geographic cables that
lie at the bottom Of seas over which
men once were afraid to sail, and great
discoveries and inventions in science
and in art have added vastly to the
means at mans command to reclaim
that earth over which he has the prom
ise of dominion on condition that his
sxsrtions shall show him worthy of
such supremacy. To match the sew
enth decade of our century, it is proba-
bla that we should have TO take the
greatest of modern centuries, even the
sixteenth, to which belongs the Refor-
nation, and which saw the beginning
Of those changes the fruitlon of which
was reserved for our own time, and for
he neXt are
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29
Finding of the Desert Ship-A Descrip.
ton OF Her Appearance.
san Bernardino Correspondence Of tho AT. Calf,

SSn Barnardino Correspondence OF tho Alta C-adfor'
mia
At Joro Station, Colorado Desert, on
the way in from Arizona, we "struck u
the noted "Hank y Brown, stage-driveI
of fame like that of Jehu, Tor he driveth
| furiouslv He was full OF news of the
great snip, which had been found the
| day before by the party under Charley
| Clusker at the very point Indicated by
| the Indians. During the night we
passed Cluskers. He desired TO come
on in the stage, but as We were full and
| had a broken axle--''hshedN with q
mesuuit branch we could not take him
up. To-day he arrived here, and give
you his story for what it is worth.
Clusker has been out twenty-one days
(his second expedition) in search of the
ship, with three companions. He
found it between forty and fifty miles
southwest of the Dos Palmos Station
and the Cavassone Lake, precisely
where he WAS told by the Indians and
others it would be found. He had
been many hours without water, and
there was none within SIX miles,
except in his wagon. As he was near
perishing, he went no further than to
assure himself of the fact that the ship
was there, and returned to his wagon,
travelling all night on foot, nearly dead
with thirst. Clusker says he saw the
ship distinctly through his glass, about
II mile and half distant. She lies on
her beam end, her bow, bowsprit and
stern we'll above the sand the waist oi
the shin we'll covered with sand, and
pillows ~ sand all around her He
Judges dat she is about $50 feet long.
Upon repeated inquiries if he might
not have been deceived by mirage OF
some natural object, he distinctly and
positively says ''No." His glass is an
excellent ono, and he was sure it was
the ship he saw. His party had travel
ed five days and four nights, on thirty
six gallons of water for four men and
five animals, and he was forced to re
turn for water and provisions.
Clusker brings in curious petrifica-
tiol $, specimens of silver ore and pu-
mice stone. He describes the vicinity
of the ship as covered with marine
shells, abalones, and other varieties
In the mountains he found veins of
silver ore, specimens of which he gave
me for assay. They resemble the chic
ride rock Of White Pine. Mr.. Clusker
stands high in this community for yer
acity and sense. He certainly believes
he has found the ship, and every one
here believes him. He starts to-mor-
row again taking several barrels for wa
ter plank to cross the soft mud of the
Cavassone Lake-which has no water
on the surface, but in which water rises
in footstep--to take possession of and
explore his new treasure. Mr.. Clusker
will find himself famous, if he has not
deceived himself The concurrent tes-
timony as to the great ships existence
would be "proof most damning" in a
court of justice.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29
How Certain Animals Live IN Winter.

Our readers know that there are two
kinds OF respiratory apparatus--lungs
which inhale air, abstract oxygen from
it, and give in return chiefly carbonic
aoid; and gills which absorb the oxygen
dissolved in water, and also give OF
chiefly carbonic acid, which IS more
readily dissolved in water than the oxy-
gen. The first apparatus Is possessed
by mammals, birds, &c; the latter, by
fishes; and as lungs are incapable OF
taking oxygen out of water, and gills
cannot take it from the air, or in other
words, as lungs cannot breathe water
and gills cannot breathe air, animals
with lungs are drowned in water, while
fish are drowned in the air. A small
number Of amphibious animals, how
ever, possess both lungs, and can there
fore breathe either air or water, and
thus live in both. 1t has been, howey-
0r observed that muskrats, and other
swimming mammals with lungs, could
travel considerable distance under ice
without reaching any breathing hole
on the surface, and it was for long
time q problem how they succeeded IN
living so long and travelling 50 tar with
out access to the atmosphere. The
problem has been answered by >. New
house, in work called the 'Trappers
Guide" from which we extract the fol
lowing.
Musk rats have curious method OF
travelling long distances under the ice.
In their winter excursions to their feed
ing grounds, which are frequently at
great distances from their abodes, they
take in breath at starting, and remain
under water Us long as they can. They
rise to the ice and breathe out the air
n their lungs, which remains IN Dub
bles against the lower surface OF the
zee. They wait till this air recovers
oxygen from the water and ice and then
takes it in again, and go on TIL the
operation has to be repeated. In this
way they can travel almost any distance
AID live any length of time under the
zoe.
The hunter sometimes takes advan
tage of this habit of the muskrat IN
the following manner;
When the marshes and ponds where
. maskrats abound are first frozen
over, and the ice is thin and clear, on
striking into their houses with his
Ratchet, for the purpose Of setting his
traps, he frequently sees awhole family
plunge into the water and swim away
under the ice Following one for some
distance, he sees him come up TO re-
lew his breath in the manner above
described.
After the animal has breathed
through the ice, and before he has time
20 take it in again, the hunter strikes
With his hatchet directly over him, and
drives away his breath. In this case
be browns in swimming o few rods :
aud the hunter, cutting hole III the
zee. takes him out. Mink, otter and
beaver travel under the ice II the same
way and hunters have frequently told
n, Of taking offers in the manner !
have described, when these animals
asst the houses Of the nuskrat toT
prey, - 1glUfGct1~c~ Cn1 Buader
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29
The Danger Of Picking up Parcels.

Our village is considerably excited
over the poisoning of the family of Mr.
Aaron B. Pratt, on the 18th ult. The
facts, M far as can be ascertained in
the case, are that several days before
the family were poisoned, one of the
children picked up paper Of tea on
the road, and carried it home. HAY
ing occasion to use the tea, it was
stepped and drank, when Mr.. Pratt,
his wife and three children, were i'm
mediately seized with cramps, convlll-
sions and vomiting. Physicians were
called in, but were unable to ascertain
what kind of poison had been admins
tered to the family. Warm drink was
prescribed for them. AS soon as it was
carried to them they went into convul-
sions again, followed by severe vomit-
ing, which probably saved their
lives. 1t was at once sup
posed that the tea WAS poi
soned. Two of the children were away
from home at the time, and escaped.
The children are recovering slowly.
They probably did not drink MS much
of the tea as Mr. Pratt and wife, who
are in very dangerous condition, with
hopes of recovery. The tea has been
taken to Grand Rapids to be analysed
to ascertain what kind of poison it
contained 1t seems that the tea was
picked up near the residence of Thos.
II. Bolton, and the prevailing opinion
is that the poison was intended for him
and others of his family, as he has had
a good deal of trouble in his matrimo-
NAL affairs lately. AS the case will I'M
doubtedly be legally investigated, the
facts may be brought to light.
&c Correspondence Of Detroit Post.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29
AN imyortant line of railway

AN important line of railway has
been opened in Russia The line is
from st. Petersburg to Revel, Baltic
port. 1t is 800 miles long, cuts the War
saw Railway at CATCHING, and the Mos
cow road at Tosna, SO that freight can
he carried to the interior without com
ing through st. Petersburg, thus saw
ing 80 miles. The merchants Of Revel
expect this road to give them great adj
vantages for the English trade, ~ their
ports are open nearly the whole winter,
and they are thus brought $50 miles
nearer to Moscow than the port of Riga.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29

News from the diamond fields near
Cape Town, to oct. -, report fresh dis
coyeries and Startling success" One
party of tramps, without tools, turned
but thirteen diamonds. One who re-
turned to King Williams Town reports
the diegings as dreadful place, and
very hot. There would probably be
much sickness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29

BARON BRUNsow, the Russian Envoy,
had Prince Gortchakoff's famous circu-
lar in his pocket in London on Che 9th
of November, but amiabiy withheld it,
for fear of disturbing the harmony OF
the Lord Mayors feast at GulluhaD.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29

PERSONS who prefer oysters cooked
in their own liquor may be interested
IN knowing what tho fluid contains.
The Journal of Microscopy says:
"Open an oyster, retain the liquor In
the lower or deep shell, and, if viewed
through a microscope, 1t Will be found
TO contain multitudes of small oysters,
covered with shells and swimming
nimbly about-one hundred and TWEEN
ty of which extend but one inch. Be
sides these young oysters, tho liquor
contains variety of .animalculB and
myriads OF three distinct species Of
worms. Sometimes their light re-
presents blush star about the center
of the shell, which will be beautifully
luminous iii dark room"
A LIBRARY IN ONE VOLUME. Among
the mountains of Virginia, sometime
since, the writer Of this, met n man on
horseback, behind him, and attached
TO his saddle, was large package,
which be seemed TO guard with pecn
liar care "You appear TO have great
treasure attached 10 your Saddle we
remarked - les, sir, was the re-
sponse-" Yes, sir, | have been over 10
Richmond and bought library y
" An entire library on horseback 7 "
% Yes, sir, / have WEBsrER's UNABRIDG-
ED DICTIONARY in this package, end IL
as q wlv0le library IN itself Imways
get the best ~ IoU0 Tribune
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29

BURbINGAME, Kansas, is to have a
new wooden factory. A public spirited
citizen has agreed to supply $40, 900
worth of machinery, on condition that
building 100 feet long, 30 feet wide,
and two stories high, be erected from
the proceeds Of city bonds
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29

PHALsBURG, the stronghold in the
Vosges, the siege of which was com
menced soon after the battle of Worth,
has surrendered Internationally. The
Prussian troops marched into the place
on the 18th
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1870-12-29

THE Philadelphia Commercial says
the suspension of fourteen firms, com
prising manufacturers, commission
houses, and jobbers in the shoe trade,
during the past two weeks, has caused,
not only excitement but alarm for the
credit and future course OF business.
The Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1870-1875, 1870-12-21

This splendid Hair Dye is the best In the
world. Harmless, reliable, instant aneous;
d0es not contain Iced nor any vltGltc pos.
son 10 produce paralysis or death. Avoid
the vaunted and delusive preparations
boasting virtues they do not possess. The
genuine W. A. Batchelor's Hair Dye has
uphoid Its Integrity as the only Perfect
Rair Dye-Blaok or Brown. Sold by all
Druggists Applied at Is Bond Street, New