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The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19
TIE FAMILY CIRCLE.
COOKING AND COURTING.
TOM TO NED.

Dear Ned, no doubt you'll be surprised
When you receive and read this letter
I've rallied against the married state
But then, you see, knew no better. 4.
l met lovely girl out here;
Her manner is--well-very winning;
We're soon to be-wcll, Ned, my dear,
III tell you all from the beginning.
I went to ask her out to ride
Last W ednesday-it was perfect weather
She said she couldn't possibly;
The servants had gone off together
(Hibernans always rush away,
At cousins funerals to be looking)-
Pies must be made, and she must stay,
She said, to do that branch of cooking.
"Oh, let me help you," then cried:
'I'll be cooker, too-hOw jolly"
She laughed and answered with \ smile,
"All right! but you'lfrepent your folly
For l shall be tyrant, sir,
And good hard work you'll have tt
grapple;
SO sit down there. and don't you stir,
But take this knife and pare that apple
She rolled her sleeve above her arm
That lovely arm, so plump and rounded
Outside the morning sun shone bright,
Inside, the dough she deltly pounded.
Her little fingers sprinkled flour
And rolled the piccrust up in masses;
1 passed a most delightful hour,
Mid butter, sugar and molasses.
With deep reflection her sweet eyes
Gazed on each pot and pan and kettle
She sliced the apples, filled her pies,
And then the upper crust did settle.
Her rrippling waves of golden hair
In one great coil were slightly twisted
But locks would break 1t, here and there
And curl about where'er they listed.
And then her sleeve came down, and l
Fastened it up-her hands were doughy
Oh, it did take the longest time
Her arm, Ned, was SO fair and snowy!
She blushed, and trembled, and looked shy
Somehow that made me all the bolder;
Her arched lips looked so red that T.
Well, found her head upon my shoulder
We're to be married, Ned, next month;
Come and attend the wedding revels.
I really think that bachelors
Are the most miserable devils!
You'd better go for some girls hand,
And if you are uncertain whether
You dare to make due demand,
Why, just try cooking pies together.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

Two fashionable young ladies of
Hartford have been laid up for repairs,
from wearing high-heeled shoes, and
the doctor thinks he has got job that
will last him year, to straighten out
their little toes. One Of the girls was
to have been married soon, but the GER
emony will have to be performed sit
ting down, if at all, as she can't stand
on her feet. You ought to hear her
intended swear.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

DR.. John W. Martin, of Nashville.
has written letter to the Banner en-
csuraging the cultivation of opium.
He has a quantity of the genuine i'm
ported seed for gratuitous distribution.
He says from fifty to ono hundred
pounds can be raised to the acre, and
it sells at fourteen dollars per pound
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19
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irSo Home Journal, must be authenticated by
ths name and address of the writer-not nee
essarily for publication, but as guarantee for
,,""d faith and responsibility.
II business letters for this ofice should % DC ad-
!, Communications for publication must be writ
- ton 6n one side of the page, and with all other
Matters connected with the editorial depart
msnt, should be addressed: Editor OF The Home
Journal, winchester, Tenn.
n oconnot ms n rule. undertake to return articles
net found suitable for publication.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

During the delivery Of a lecture BY
Mrs. DR.. Mary Walker in Kansas a few
days ago, a precocious youh in the
audience cried out, "Are you the Mary
that had little lamb = "No," was
the ready reply; "but your mother had
q little jackass::"
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

A revival at Augusta, Wis, has had
such an effect on the people that they
all get right down and pray every time
the whistle Of the steam saw mill blows
They do praying enough for a town the
size Of Chicago, and there are only
about 300 inhabitants.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

At Savannah, Ga, and Montgomery,
Ala, buck niggers have been appoint
ed to take the census. The one al
Montgomery can't make a figure OF
write o word 10 save his black skin,
and will have to employ one Of the in
ferior white race to do his work for
him
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

Filty-hve thousand white men are
disfranchised in Massachusetts, because
they pay no poll tax, but niggers IN
South Carolina, who pay no taxes OF
any kind, make the laws for that State,
and assessed the white people about
Si,OOO,O0O last year.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

A ftee-love colony has purchased
land near Kalamazoo, Mich, and are
going into business there. The kaia'
mazoologists Of the city want to move
out and let the free-lovsrs run the
whole shebsng.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

The Southern Baptists, in convcn'
ton at Louisville, decided on extend
ing the operations of foreign mission
aries. They are to have the next meet
iuy st ST. Louis.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

The colored people, formerly mig
gers, of Petersburg, Va, are using the
headboards of the graves Of dead Con
federates in the graveyard there for
fuel. They want to " obliterate all
traces of the late fratricidal stride" at
the instigstion Of their white carpet
bag masters.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

The name of the Hon. Mark { Brick
Pomeroy has.been lately mentioned in
connection With the coming Congress
sional nomination for the Fifth Distric:
of New York, which is now represent
ed by the Hon. John Morrissey.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

but true and noble hearted withal, as a
knight templar Of old.
"You'rc as pretty as ever Minnie" !"
said the elderly gentleman, holding her
hand in his, and looking at the dewy
eye and The luxuriant brown hair, which
seemed as yet untouched by time.
"Nay, you must not latter me.
Ralph" smiled the widow. II have
been used to meet the world on fur 9th
er than that, since last we parted.
This house is all ! have left of the for.
tune which once seemed SO boundless
to me, and even this | find myself
forced to resign"
"But you shan't resign it," said un-
Gle Selby, warmly. Didn't Blanche
tell you you should have the two roems
you wanted, and more too fyou should
think it necessary
"But, uncle" began Blanche mis-
chievously,
Mr.. Selby frowned at his niece With
many pantomimic signs that she should
hold her tongue! and promptly con.
cluded the bargain. with Mrs. Elmsley
on the spot.
Didn't tell You she was pretty
widow, untle?" demanded Blanche as
they were walking homeward. And
you didn't see the young clergyman
after all.
1.-The idea of Minnie Cleveland hav,
ing son old enough to preach the
Gospel" !" said Mr.. Selby, mechanically
rubbing his eye glasses. Pretty =
she was the beauty Of all our set, when
| was Il young man"
So they hired the picturesque cot
tage in the suburbs, with the elm trees
nodding over the porch, and the lilies
cleaning like strings Of pearls under
their green, glossy leaves; and the
June roses bossomed and died, and
the summer glow soltened into autumn,
and when The elm leaves showeIed
down yellow rain on he lawn below.
Uncle Selby met Blanche coming from
early service at the Mill street church,
one clear, crisp morning.
"Unclc," said Blanche, eagerly. 81
have something to say to YOU"
"And | wanted to tell you some
hing" said her uncle, with rather IN
embarrassed air, "but you may say
your say first
mo, uncle-you," insisted Blanche,
"you are the eldest,
"Well, them" said uncle Selby, "Im
going to marry Mrs. Elmsley."
ooh! uncle-how nlce' cried
Blanche, clappins her hands. you'll
be my fatherin-law, them
"You are mistaken, my dear said
Mr.. Selby, complacently. "Minnie
will be your aunt"
"Oh! uncle. you don't understand,'
said Blanche, coloring and smiling,
and mercilessly pulling the scarlet Der
rcs off the mountain-ash by the gate
Herbert has asked me to be his wife
and ! said yes"
wHcrbert Elmsley, ch?' said Mr.
Sclby, "well my dear, believe he'll
make you an excellent husband. ] con
gratulate you, Blanche"
"And you, uncle" said Blanche
reaching up to kiss the gray-mustachet
man, who seemed in her young eyes
to be beginning the world so late il
life."
But she did not know that autumn
sunshine is sometimes scarcely less ra
diant than that of spring.
Neither had she known, when sht
went ouse-hunting, that she was find
ing not only house, but husband
for herself and wife for Uncle Selby
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

The sin.sin naughty girls of Cincin'
natl have a practice Of ,deponting ba-
bies In baskets on door steps. The
practice 10 20 common that the price
fSf baskets has gone up out there.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

Tennessee has 1885 miles Of railrosd
open, the cost aud equipment Of which
|, act down as worth S46,91S.000.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

The Mississippi and Tennessee train
cairies . car exclusively for colored
people.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

The partial failure OF their corn crop
has induced many Western farmers to
raise more bcets for feeding stock.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

In Fayette, Alabama, corn is worth
% per bushel, and farmers have plant.
ed nothing but cotton.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19

The Indianapolis Young Mems Chris
tian Association have rented q skating
rink.
The home journal. (Winchester, Tenn.) 1858-188?, 1870-05-19
Rates of Adverttstng.

advertisements NOT marked with the
lumber Of insertions de9red, will be con-
t,n,,ed till forbidden and charged accord
ingly. &, loco, co,rmn TWENTY
Ave cents per line each insertion.
transient and legal advertisements must
he paid for in advance. Self-preserVatlon
demands this policy. fl.f
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AITETION SALES.
~ nacL Knox & Kerby,

[Rcsl Estate gents and Apetione.esrs, II, re TS n
DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF j., lT pb;Iin
II. Hoo e and wife, and duly recorded the u IN
dsrge therein Rsmsd as as 9 MsleS nsxt
front Of tho premises, in the city Of Alexandris'
W. 3 PS63Eoo sqo PF6 n tSESv vE
oaDu 1T y OF GROUND, in said city. with y
BRICK STORE HOUSE thereon, sitq @eI IA
on the northeast corner of King ana F RSct a4
Tho lot has front of forty five feet on hlng ST.
and one hundred feet on Fayet a1a - INV debt
oetmo + +bnrpond dollars and tho accrued inter.
est thereon, secured by the said deed to Robert
e. Violet ,,onov
cash tbe residue in six and twelve months
with deferred ao payments bo nSd TO ps
Cost Of stsmns and conveyancing to DO PAID py
the purchaser. Sale to commence exact'y a
l" . ''0'N - W. CHAS. r. HOOFF,
rob e-eots Trustee
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SOCIETY DIRECTORY.
M ASONIC.

Mount Vernon Royal Arch Chapter, meets
frat Monday in each month, At their hatI IN Ine
Market House Building. NJ Q, A
g. A M meets second and iourth ihurS.
laws in each month. at their hAll IN the MHrhe'
House Building. a., /, v,
Andrew Jackson Lodge, No NO. ~ ~ r. n y"
NJ meets first and third Thursdays IN each
month. At their hail. on Fairfax street, bet"neh
King and Prince.
ODD FELLOWS.
Marley Encampment, No. 6, meets second
and fourth Monday in each month, nj ga"
Follows Hall, on Columsus stree'o rr;3sy
niaht vt Odd Fellows Hall, on Columbus ct
Sarepta Lodge, No. 4G, meets every Tuesday
night, at PhenlX Hall
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Mechsnics' Lodge, No. 9. meets every Mon
my night at their Hall, in German building.
Oriental Lodge No. &, meets every Tuesday
nlghs:... their hall. in tho Assembly Room:
BROTHERHOOD OF THE UNION.
Mount Vernon Circle No. |, meets every
Friday night, in Phenix Hall
Jefferson Circle, No 2 meets every Wcdnns-
lay night, at their hall in Muirs Building.
RED MEN.
Oceols Tribe, No. !, mocts every Thursday
night, ut Phenx Hall.
RECHABITEs.
Virginia Tont. No. s. meets cvnry Monday
night, ut Phonix Hall.
George WASHINGTON Tent, No. %, meets ev
cry Thursday, at their Tent room, in German!
new building, King street.
CATHOLIC SOCIETIES.
Society ocSt Vincent of Paul, Conference o
st. Mary, meets st ST. Mary's Hall every Sun.
President; Richard NJ. Latham, Secretary.
Alexandria Catholic Beneficial Society meets
at st. Mary's Hall every Sunday evening, At I
o'clock. Richard NJ. Latham. President :;
Michael B. Harlow, jr., Secretary
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TTV 1NnPIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER
Auction SALES.
-rAI.1IARI,E PROPERTY AT COMMlS.
~ CT0NER'S SALE.

W
v SIONER'S SALE.
Bv virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax county, rendered. at November Court.
1874 in the suit of Dennis Johnston, Admir-. of
Lorenzo Rogers, decoased,vs Lorenzo Rogers,
Lejrs, The undersigned, Commissioner named
in said decree, will, on SATURDA4,t the 9Th
Jsv of February, 1870, in front OF Cats Tav,
ern, 1T West End, Fairfax county, "a, at IL
N sell. to tho highest bidder, tho FARM of
which The said Loronzo Rogers died seized,
containing 1lGb acres. more or less, This land
lies on Hunting Creek, adjoining the lands OF
VIM. Hammersly, d. Johnston and others
Persons desiring to purchase arc requested 10
cali on Mr.. Hammersly or MIR. d. Johnston,
either of whom will take pleasure in showing
the same
TERMS--One-tenth Of the purchase money
in hand; the residue in three equal install
ments. payable at six, twelve and ,oightoen
months; to be secured by the bonds of the
purchaser with approved personal security
and retention Of the title until the last payment
is made. Stamps and deed ut the cost OF the
purchaser. THOMAS MOORE, Comm'r.
Fairfax CO., jan 8-lawts
Gx~The above sale is postponed to FRIDAY
tho 4th day of March, 1870 at the Same place
and hour. Tho Alexandria and Frodorlcks
burg Railroad passes through this land.
fob 5-1awts THQS. MOORE, Comm,r.
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VIRGINIA, to wit:-In the Circuit Court
Y of Fairfax county, February Rules, 1870:
Joseph Sand"r:on agmlnst John T.. Kelly, II.
Stroman, Samuel n. Maginny and Lucin!a
Mnginny, his wife. Defendants: In chanccry:
Nom: The object cf this suit is to subject the
interest "f tho'dcfcndnnts. Masnny end wife
in q tract o: land, sold 20 J. +. Kelly, by deed,
dated 22d December, 1863, 20 deDt Of the
plaintiff Of S295 with interest, secured by deed
of trust to Ii. G. Stroman, dated 18th Sep, 1858.
ltAppcar:ng by affidavit filed that tho said
defendants arc non residents Of this State, it Is
ordered that they appear here within on" month
after die publication hereof, and do what is ne
ccssary to protest their interest3 il copy, tcstc:
JOB llhWXIlU RST, Clerk
Thomas, p. q. lcD l2-lAWlW
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box B J Rarb1ur, box " ', Brown pkg L. l.
Bib, pkg oS Bears, hive u Cook, box Lucy
Carter, pkg j, W CROUCH, bdl Cspt Curtin, {
bag u C0ic"rd, pkg Chandler, hdl D I CI"rK Il
pig EhlilGh, DDis - ~ E1ear. pkg
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GrimeS, DoS = GoTdon, pkg Green 20, PEI
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berger, pei u Horncr, pei u hlgoer, OoN II
Henry, box D Houseworth' pkg j HARPER
pkg Il I'LL, Pkg MRS heyinan, pkg
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Hunter, pkg W hughes, pkg w
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trunks, / DO and 2bsles Mrs + McIlhanv boT
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Marshall keg II Medowr pkg Samuel Ma
hone. pkg Col Mcguire, pkg & Mundorf,
castg j McKcon, pkg Rev S w Madden. box
Al Mills. bdl cast gs S Myer q Co, pkg W
II Mann, bag Meyer q Jones, castg Oh Ma
ion, pkg w S NAV, m trowel Geo Mudderman,
bel X Nash, pkg J w Nails IL Co b pcle Il
Newman, box W w Newman. pkg A B Mich.
OILS, Dbl Miss X S Orion, pcl G o. Brien. box g
Oseood box ar Obenchsin mel w +, Oliver
bbl E Pinenbrie> pcl Mrs + Price mi Mrs q
L Potter, box ii Price pcl g w Pettv hi Kew
u Packard, d boxcs ! NJ Prico nkg Mrs pea-.
sail, pei d Palmer, stone Purceli & II mol
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by Green Il Wise.
IRosl Estate Agents and Auctloneers.

For SALE
Tho FARM known as FEDERAL HILL,
situated on tho heights, II miles northwest OF 81
Alexandria, adjoining the land of the late Fred
TioHd viii IL he sold on SATURDAY, February
&c, is7o, in front of the Mayors office, at public
auction. The view is almost unsurpassed
water excellent. 1t possesses the ADVANTAGES
of thrce markets-Al oxandris, Washington ano
No better situation for an early garden or Or
chard can be found in this section.
The improvements arc good FkA III e.
YELLING, Barn, Stable, Carriage HsI
House, Wagon and Cow House; excellent prlcE
Dairy, and well of water at the door; variety
of fruit in moderate quantities.
This farm contains 43 acres.
For further particulars enquire on the prom
;cos. Jan 26-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-17
rHOICE SEED POTATOES.
EARLY KOSE-THE BEST POTATO
KNOWN

oNer fair supply of this splendid now ear
l. variety, which during tho past two seasons
has creatod such an unusual excitement. and
has fully sustained sl tho promises which We
made for It Wy its introducer.
As AN EARLY MARKET POTATO, ii
stands far ahead of anything heretofore grown
in its combination of extreme esrliness, fine
handsome size. superior quality and great pro
ductiveness
Price 81 per peck, 81 so per bushel, Sc pei
Dbl. BY mail, postage paid, 4 lbs for ST..
| have, also, other varieties, such rs Early
Goodrich. Early Buckeye, Monitor White
Mercer, Peach Blow, NC all Northern Seed
Eg-My usual complete stock of Agriculture
Implements and MACHINERY, SEEDS and
FERTILIZERS always on hand.
TT Catalogue and price list mailed on appl-
cation. HERBERT BRYANT,
feb 15-tf No. 25 King street Alexs.. Va.
ARGAiNS IN OLD GOODS,
ID At No. G2 King street
We have large lot of old fashioned En-
broidered Muslin Collars, elegant French work;
Second Mourning Collars, Inside Handker-
chiefs or Chemi.setis, Undorsleeyes, Grenadein
and Lace Wells.
Also, Plaid Silks several patterns Of Black
Silk. az they are. We havo marked the price
ofall these goods down, so that they must 20
Ploaso ask for them rs we have put them out of
our regular stock in room up stairs
Our stock of WINTER GOODS is still ,s,pe
and must DO sold. Purchasers are inv:ted to
examine our prices, as we are otVesiAg great in
ducements.
OUR NEW GOODS -Rsceived this dav
full line of New Caliooes. Bieschod Cottons
Pillow Case and Shooting Cottons, Heavy
Brown Shooting and Shifting Ticking. Strinnd
Shirtings, Cam brics. Ginghanls. with a full Ms
sortment of reasonable Dry Goods
feb Is ROBT. L. WOOD.
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FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-The STORE and Dwell,
LING, No. LOG King street Connected
with tho kitchen it has brick oven of modern
construction. suitable for confectioner or
bread baker. Enquire Of BENZ: bAkToN,
fnh --1w No. "a King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-17

FOR SALE OK RENT-The HOUSE ut
S:5 Battery Rodgers, known rs the SUTlIEk
SHOP. Apply ut FRED. RECk Ek'S,
Iac Ii l46 King street.
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TgNH H. PA K II 4 N n h w + 4 NJ l. I
SEWING MACHINE
Agency Onico and Sales Room. SIG i street,
[npposiLo the Patent Office
Washington, d. g.

Tho PARIIAM j.; q first class LOCk.STl TCll
MACHINE, perfect in all its oporatioEs sim
pie in construction, ensy in its movements and
of elegant style and finish. Tho attachments
arc all simple and practical. Hons, Fells,
Tuck, Cords, Binds and Quilts. Scws with
perfect case tho finest Gossamer or Swiss to
heavy Beaver Cloth or Leather. Call and sc
this Machine in operation before purchasing -
All orders and enquiries from: tho country
promptly attended to.
F. B. ELLICOTT, Agent
Washington, dec 30-tr
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A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY.
~ The ANIMAL Mneting OF tho Alexandria
Library Company will be held in pursuance Of
tho provision, % tho charter, 81 the hall Of the
Alexandria Christian Association, Oh MON
DAY, the Dist of February next, at = O'Clock
p. m, on which occasion IN election for 3 Pres
dent and eleven Directors will be hold rs re-
quired by law.
RICHARD l.. CAENG,
feb 3-lawtd President
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A MOTHER RE Nj ARkA BIIE BOOK
IN Received to day at

FKENCH'S, NO. g KING ST.
RED AS A ROSE Is SHE, by tho author OF
G4meth up as n Flower Not Wisely but to
Well, &C.; prico Coo.
Adventures Of Caleb Williams. nav edition.
~ cents
lrSings Works; now edition, Just issued !;
cohiplete IN ~ volumes, at 81 rs per volume ;
sold separately; very cheap.
worth ST. IS. 40 Az '''"'N--
Kitty, by M. Bethsm Edwards; 50c.
New Books daily. ~
leo 10 q. T. ERENCH
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GARDEN SEEDS.

NARDEN SEEDS.
~ SPRING SUPPLY.
we have Just received our Grst supplv Of
i iresh GARDEN SEEDS for the Spring of
1871, % SatalogGes can 20 lad upon application.
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FOR, SALE AND RENT.

NOR KENT-The STORE on the southwest
Z corne. of King and Water streets, now oc-
cupied by Gwin, Beckham 81 Co. Possession
given the 1st of January, 1870. Apply to
dec 28-tf II. 0. CLAUGHION.
V1OR RENTING STORE, No s south Fair.
Z fax street in thorough repair: Rent $lo
pc. month, or to q good tenant 500 per yesr'
Possession given March lst. Apply to
JAMES A. JAVlNS,
Next to Friendship Eng. House.
fab ,n-tf or next door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-02-17

THD ExoDUs-GREAT DEMAND FOR LA
BoRERs. --Aresoution was offered in the House
of Delegates last Saturday, directing inquiry as
to what measures should DO taken to prevent
the drain of labor from Virginia. BY CONVEX
sation with several of the Droprietors OF the Ia,
Dor exchanges in Richmond we have. gathered
some facts and figures relating to this subject
which may prove interesting. The demand
the increase, while the supply is as constantly
diminishing. Especially during the last week
or two the number applying for work has been
surprisingly small, and this they attribute to
political influences, 1t is estimated that l, 500
individual laborers, large numbers of whom
have families, have been sent out within the
last two months. From three to tour hundred
ofthese were never in the city, but were pro-
cured from outside places, and sent directly to
their destination Wing.