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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
NEWS OF The UA \.
"T, shou TIE very age and body Of the Tn,

The District Attorney in N. Y. will COM
mence suits in behalf of the Government at
tho present term of the y. S. District Court,
against Jay Cook g. Go. and Vermilye Il Co.,
bankers, for the recovery of SSO,O0O, the
amount of Seven-tbirty Bonds sold the Gov
eminent by these firms in 1868, and which
proved to be counterfeit. Several thousand
dollars Of the same kind of notes were also
bankers, and the present suits are intended to
test the question whether the bankers are re-
sponsible for the restitution OF the money OBJ
tanned for the counterfeit.
Letters from Liverpool by the City of Paris
which arrived at New YoIk on Monday, state
that owing to the reported advance of the Ger
man army on HaVre, and its threatened bonn
bardment, large quantities of cotton and other
merchandise, originally intended 10 be for
warded from that port to different parts OF the
continent, are now being sent back to Liver
pool. Silks and other fne material, are now
coming forward from Havre to Liverpool, and
shipped thence to Bordeaux, en- route to the
Brazils and South America.
The trial Of Samuel ]. Landon, master and
owner of the schooner Aurilla. of Crisfeld,
captured in Tangier Sound, last week by
the Virginia oyster tug. came off at Drum
mondtown. Va, on Saturday last. Capt. Ian
don was taken out Of Jail and tried for violating
tho Virginia oyster law in waters claimed by
both Virginia and Maryland, and acquitted
The other persons arrested for the illegal oys-
tering were also acquitted, but they were
rearrested on another charge connected with
the matter.
Rewards for special acts of courage are ad-
co5 in
has list of these prizes which extends through
several columns The rewards comprise re-
compense in money, amounting in some cases
to many thousands of thaers, besides gold
medals, rifles, gold watches, carriages, thous.
ands OF bottles Of wine and innumerable other
articles.
At meeting of the Quarantine Commits
soners at New Y ork the Health Officer stated
that seven vessels have arrived since last week
with the yellow fever, two Of which had clear
bills of health. lie urges great care to prevent
the further introduction Of the disease, as II
| has been introduced by vessels evading quaran
| tine.
The citizens Of Baltimore, Philadelphia snC
New York are taking measures to extend relic
| to the sufferers by the great freshet inv irgina
The mayor Of New York has called public
meeting for the purpose.
A telegram from Shanghai says that the
North China Herald mentions treaty which
has Just been concluded between China and
Japan for the expulsion Of foreigners.
For the fiscal year ending June so. 1870,
there were million and half dollars worth
more of postage stamps sold than during the
preceding fiscal year.
General Cgrdona is officially announced tc
succeed DE Rodss as Captain General OF Cuba,
Thirteen deaths frou,- yellow fever in New
Oheans yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

EXCELSIOR is composed Of 100 pound;
No. Peruvian Gusno ana 1900 pounds OFFS
uole Phosphate Of Lime (bones dissolved (:
sulphuric acid, potash and soda, forming -
most concentrated, universal ana durable L.:
tilizer ever offered to the farmer-comb ininga
the stimulating properties OF Peruvian Gus1
and the ever durable tertilzng proper,e:
Ground Bones-supplyinga an sbundsnceo OF A.
monia for any crop, and all soils, and IN ~
tectly fixed condition-not volatile and ps::l':
off with the first crop, as with Peruvian s.!
other smmoDiscal guanos, but stimulating !he
crop to which is is applied, and all sutccet!H!
ones. giving to poor, worn out and unp!oiuC'
i've soils new life and vigor, making them,
this respect, equal TO the most highly Gu;
waited lands, upon which much time and mon
have beer expended.
EXCELSIOR n as introduced in 1858 AID =
challenge the manufacturers and vendors I" e
tilizers, natural or artificial Guano to show -
suits so invariably successful IS can be sho;:
from its use. One of the PROPRIETORSS ST
PER1NTENDS IN PERSON EVERY MlS'
UTE OF ITS MANUFACTURE, and .he':
fore warrant every bag uniform, and to cons:
by analysis the standard Of fertilizing prope:
ties, giving that protection to the farmer wAc
he does not have in the purchase Of any o,1'
Guano or Fertilizer sold.
Excelsior is in fine dry powder. prepared {;
pressly for drilling. and can be applied in s.
quantity per acre, however small and it i; !:
opinion of the most prominent and calcula.I
farmers, after TWELVE years experience
testing it side by side with other popular fe::
izers, that an application Of 100 pounds Of /
sior is equal to 700 TO 800 pounds of any o.!
Fertilizer or Gusno offered for sale, and the
fore is fully 100 TO zoo per cent cheaper.
ErThe very best evidence We can Gle!
the value of Excelsior as q crop grower S
fertilizer. is the fact of its being initiated
counterfeited. Some unprinciped msnu' q
turers have actually used the trade msrk =,
the purpose of palming of their WORTHLESS: c.''a
pounds. u,.;
The ANALYSIS and name Of u. }. Tly
NER & CO." in Red Letters, are brsLdei
every bag. All others are counterfcits.
Price 500 per ton. b
r. N. Lawson, =
Successor to Brewis & Lawson,
Aloxandris, Fi'gl' Z.
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VIRGINIA NEWS.

Rocktridge county has lost $40, 600 in bridge.
by the food alone. Add to this the large quantis
ties of corn, wheat, -four, fencing, &C., carried off,
the breaking up of the canal and county roads,
the cutting off Of the people from market, and
the general interruption of business. and some
idea mag be formed of the immense losses.
The Lynchburg FirgiDian protests against
the course of some of the -four and meal mer-
chants of that city in putting up the price of
those articles to exorbitant prices in conse.
quence of the increased demand by destitute
sufferers from the flood.
Mr.. j. 3. +. Sotboron, has been appointed
Postmaster at Gainesville. Mr. S. has occupied
important positions both under the General and
State governments and is we'll qualified for the
position and will do credit to the Department.
The proprietors of Msyo'5 bridge at Rich.
mond say that they will replace it within 90
days by firm iron structure.
At Brandy Station, the salary Of the Postmas
ter is readjusted 10 $lG0 year instead of SCI,
from lst October.
The latest intelligence from Lexington re.
ports General r. f, Lee as recovering, but he
is not yet out of danger.
1t is said now that the amount of damage
done by the late flood to O., A. & NJ. r. Il. !,
Will be about S3U,OUU.
APPolNTMENTs.-The Fredericksburg Star
announces the following appointments OF times
and places at which Maj. Braxton will address
the reople OF the District:
Leesburg, Loudoun; Monday, October
10th.
Culpepcr c. H., Culpeper; Wednesday, DC.
tober 18th.
Washington, Rappahannock ; Friday Octo-
Der l4th.
Fairfax G. H., Fairfax; Monday, October
18th.
Alexandria, Tuesday night, October 18th.
Stafford Q. H., Stafford Wednesday Octo-
Der 10TH
Warrcnton, Fauquier Monday, October
9th
Madison G. H., Madison Thursday, Octo-
her 9th
Orange G. H., Orange; Saturday October
Goth.
Louisa G. H., Louisa; Friday, November
Fredericksburg, Saturday, November 5th.
Brentsvllle, Prince William Monday, No.
vember 18th.
The County and City Superintendent Of the
Conservative party arc requested 10 make all
necessary arrangements for these meetings.
DEATH OF Mr.. W. A. PowELL.-We an.
nounce to-day the death of another highly es.
teemcd citizen OF Virginia, William Alexander
Powell, formerly of Laesburg and recently OF
this city. The sad event occurred at the resi-
dence of his SOD, COL D. Lee Powell, on Grace
street: Prior to the war be was cashier of the
branch of the Valley Bank at Leesburg, and
his business reputation but accorded with his
exalted moral and social worth After the war
he seemed gradually to give away with the
failure of the cause he SO warmly espoused,
and in doing SO rcsembled so many estimable
and elderly Virginia gentlemen who have died
during the past five years in different portions
OF the State.-Richmond Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

It is now said that the ex Emperor Napo-
leon is not rich, and has not laid by money IN
case of an emergency. But We suppose ne
has enough to live upon, in any event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

We are beginning again to receive our mail
from l.ynchburg, Charlottesville and othe
quarters 10 that section of the State regularly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

A despatch from Dubuque announces the
death of VIM. Smyth. Representative in Con-
sress from the "a Iowa district, OF Linn county,
on Friday last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
THAKLES WHITTLESEY,
u. :. COMM S 5 l . 4 4 Il,

ATTORNEY MD COUNSELLOR -
BANKRUPTCY.
Congress having Just amended the bankEuptt
law so that nearly all parties can be discharged
from their debts unobstructed by the fifty per
cent clause, So called another opportunity Of
fcrs to secure the benefits Of this most effective
and permanent measure OF rollet. The above
named will make bankrupt business specially;
terms, and transact all business in that line At
prices which cannot fail to be satisfactory. BE.
ing u. S. Commissioner, he will endeaver to
visit the different counties on court days, snd
thus save parties tho trouble and expense OF
several trips TO Alexandria in beginning and
proceeding with their cases. Discharges can
be obtained here before Register Hill ne prompt
ly as in Richmond or elsewhere, ard &. much
less expense to parties i nlsy be added that
the Bankrupt act, IN connection with the
Homestead exemption, which it is nov bel cved
will be secured to the bankrupt undo; the bank
rupt law, is the only real relief now offered to
parties struggling in the hopeless bondage of
old debts. Address personally or by letter at
No. II south Royal street, Alexandria. fjyl6-ly
GTEAMED OYSTERS.
10 ALL PATRONS AND TIE PUBLIC.
We beg 70 inform you that we have rropened
ST. Assph street, where We keep constantly on
hand during tho present season good supply Of
FRESH OYSTERS.
Oysters served in all styles cheaper than any
place in the city. There will be 10 oysters
huckstered by u, il this city, but W i'll be fur
nished in any quantity when ordered.
All orders from the country promptly at
tended TO.
There is also q ladies' saloon attached to this
place, up stairs. Respectfully,
WIN. a. BAGLEY i CO.,
No II North st Asaph st.,
sen 29-tf Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
ALEXANDRIA VA.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER s, 1870

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS is reported that
the people in many districts of France are SO
opposed to war as to make no resistance to the
Prussians and desire no defence by French
troops Reports from the departments in
France indicate that in the elections for mem
bers CT the Constituent Assembly the ProVl'
sional Government has been unanimously sus-
tanned. A Paris correspondent advances the
belief that the Prussians will enter the city on
the first serious attack. The Pope has made
new appeal to King William for peace, The
National Guard is concentrating at Calais for
defence. The sharpshooters are harassiDg the
Prussians with a system Of guerilla warfare.
The papers Of this morning give 20 addition
al items of interest beyond what was publish,
ed in yesterdays Gazette. The latest news
will be found under the postscript head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
on Friday last

Subscriptions for the benefit of tie sufferers
by the late food at Harpers Ferry arc being
made in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
MARRIED..

On the 18th of September, By Rev. DR.. Gram
mer, j. HEATH DODGE, OF Georgetown, u.
c., to Miss MARY L. CONRAD, of Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
70 ALL PATRONS AND THE PUBLIC.
TEAMED RS.

q TE A N E D 0 S T KS.
ELI PETTY, at his RESTAURANT, cor
ner of King and Union streets, has fitted up an
approved apparatus for
STEAMING OYSTERS
in tho very best style, and at the shortest notice.
OYSTERS also served up in the every varie-
ty, raw, stewed and fried
The BAR is supplied with the finest liquors.
The public are invited to cali in and SEQ the
preparations for their accommodation.
oct lin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

TIE RA1LRoADs.-Wc learn from good
authority, that without some unforeseen accl
dent, the Orange railroad will be IN running
order to the James river by the last OF next
week. There will, however,, be required a
transfer at Moors Greek, on the chesapeake
and Ohio road, aud it will probably be Two
weeks more before the bridge at that place can
he rebuilt. The authorities OF the ROAD we
understand expect to have the bridge across
the river at this place rebuilt by INC ISL VI
December.
Gen. Malone, VIC learn, is rapidly ,porfectlng
arrangements for rebuilding the brluges across
lanes river. on the Southsidc road, which ne
will have completed by the lst OF December, az az
the latest. In the meantime passengers WIN
be transferred in vehicles to the James hl'er
miles below the city.
The Tennessee vii! prob,bIy b, in complete
running order in cnor twelve days. -LAmch
NeKS
TIE SoUru-Donu Patt writes to the Gin
cinpat Commercial:
"Tbe wonderful crcrry exhibited by the
southern people in struggling up from the utter
ruin that followed the late civil war IS one OF
the marvels of the day. While contendlng
against the laundering, unjust acts OF recon
struction, originating, in hate and continued
through greed, that deprived them OF voice
and vote in laws nov Involving the business IN
terests of the entire country, the people nave
struggled mannlIy and with success TO Ger,
tain extent to restore the pational prosperity OF
their region. In this 10 aid whatever has been
given BY the General Government. On the
contrary, its acts have been aggressive TO the
last extent, and it is no exaEgeratlon to say
that the Government at Washington has
wrought more Injury to the South since the war
than it was able to effect during the contict OF
arms. 1T is the stranges loily that ever al
fected blind people. }"
WASHINGTON TEMs.-Mrs. +. a. Pollard
who figured in shooting affair 10 Baltimore a
GEAR or two since, was admitted to the govern
ment insane asylum, on an order from The
| Acting Secretary of the Interior, 90 the ground
that she was insane and a pauper. She was
until recently supposed to be the proprietor or
| the St. Cloud Hotel,
The Merchants Exchange at Gcorgeto"r re
| manned closed again yesterday there icing no
demand for grain, as the mills there arc stop
| ped. :,
The lcssees of the Aqueduct bridge have re-
duced the tools on wagons and horses over
their bridge 25 per cent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

Mr. N. F. Banks Of Mass, is one of the
delegates to the Southern Commercial Conven
finn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

Henry Buck, wealthy planter Of South
Carolina, died at Saratoga Springs few days
ago. At the beginning Of the late war he was
the owner OF over five hundred slaves, and was
regarded as model master in hi; relations to
wards them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
j. J. TURNER s. CO.'S
ANNOTATED
BONE SUPER. PHOS Z II =

ANALYSIS:
Ammonia ......'..'''
Soluble Phosphate Of Lime..."2+ -.
Bone Phosphate Of Lime........lV.o' ell.
For Corn, Oats and Spring Crops re .:. i:
it has no superior. Composed of the no.,
centrsted materials, it is richer IN an" -:
and Soluble Phosphstes than any DINER. ne'a 81:
ger sold, except Excelsior and Is ma
care and supervision-uniform qus!i9y ! &c.
teed. Fine and dry, in excellent o''
drilling. Packed il bags and barrels
Price sos per ton ,,
RIM. LAWSON.
(Successor to Brewis 6 Ls E;'ai,.,
aug l7-2m Ale1aaoFia' 'N'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

A letter from Washington :-"Secretary
Cox is the only cabinet officer who has taken
aoy steps for the repression of the tyrannical
political tax gatherers who Sweat" the de-
partmeut clerks out of their earnings to insure
party triumph in tho coming elections. The
evil is crying one, and standing reproach
to the party encouraging it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

Many Of the dispatches and reports from
Europe telegraphed to this country, continue
to be entirely destitute of truth or gross ex.
aggeratious. 1t is very difficult, from day TO
day, to get the truth about affairs across the
Atlantic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

We have received an interesting report of j.
j. Williams, Chief Engineer of the Tehaunte.
pee Railroad on the subject ola Ship Canal
across the isthmus OF Tebauntepec-in which
the advantages of that project are set forth
With much ability.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

Ihevery quarter of the State the opinion i:
expressel that this should be short and bus
ness session # the Virginia Legislature-not
long or talking one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

The other Offices are toregone conclusions
!, favor of the Conservative nominees.
" A GOOD deal of seeding has been done, and the
corp all cut off. The fruit crop is rottenlng.
w. ALIQUIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

The political campaign in Maryland has been
opened With much vigor. Tho Conservatives
held meeting at Laurel Factory, Prince
GEORGES county, yesterday, at which able
speeches were made by Messrs. Merrick,
montgomery Blair, and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
uTHITELOCK,s vEGETATOR!

CONTAINING,
IN A SOLUBLE CONDITION, EVERY
ELEMENT NECESSARY TO THE
GROWTH OF THE PLANT
AND THE FORMATION
OF THE GRAIN.
Each article entering into the compo':on 0 f
the Vegetstor
IS A MANURE BY ITSELF.
and are all carefully analysed before they are
used.
WEOWN OUR MANUFACTORY
give attention to every detail Of its preparation,
and hence
KNOW EVERY BAG
which leaves our Works comes fully up to the
standard, which twenty-five years experience
in the trade satisfies US forms
PERFECT MANURE.
THE VEGETATOR
prepared with CREST care from the best ma
terials which our resources enable US to com.
mand, is uniform in Quslity, and in good con"
dition for drilling.
Thus combining in proper proportion the
stimulating snd nourishing properties, and
while the plant is furnished with TODD for its
present growth, there is held in reserve sulh.
cient quantity of nourishment to supply tn g
grain or pod to maturity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

THE UNIV ERsITY. We understand that
there arc about 200 students at the University
now. The opening OF the institution will be
delayed three days in order to give those who
have been delayed by the high water. time to
gef here TO the openiog. Charlottesville Chro"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
" E. X c < L 5 l 0 R =
CONTAINING

CONTAINING
I'! TN
Super Phosphate, equivalent to Bone
Phosphate Of Lime ............. per 81,
Potash and Sods........... ............ per cr.:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

The Philadelphia Ledger says:-The an
thracite coal trade is now progressing fayora
bly,. The production is large, the demand
moderately active, and the prices o! coal to
consumers high higher, many think, than
they should be, or would be with fair and
equitable distribution of the money paid pei
ton among the several interests engaged in
putting the coal into market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05
Moisture NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ....... 81
Organic heterogeneous Matter...l7.32
Bone Phosphate Of Lime -
K. NJ. LA WSON,

aug 27-2m Successor TO Brewia s. Law:.H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

Tie Richmond Wing says "Virglnia hard
~ beeiOs 10 recover ircm one calamity before
she is called to endure another. But While
our trials are great, cur iorttude should be
equal to them. When it is the hand of Pro7l
depce that smitcs us,it is impiouS to complain.
Those who have lost by the food-and they
are many-wl!l, We hope, bear their losses a:
they have borne others, and 90 to work with
renewed energy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-10-05

Mr.. Seymour, an English member Of Parll-
ament, has written letter addressed to the
Prussian Governor OF Sedan, protesting against
the cruelty exhibited towards the helpless
prisoners in the towns of Claire and Iges. On
the part of the Germans it is alleged that
many of the straggl ers from the Frerch armies
and especially the Turcos, have been guilty Of
like horrible crimes towards Prussan prisoners
The Portland daily press., 1870-09-10
PARIS TO BE REDUCED BY FAMINE.

The Steele says it is assured from the best
source that in answer to the representations of
the inhumanity of bombarding Paris, that the
King of Prussia would not have resource to
such an extremity. He would take the place
by the aid Of famine, as it is evident at least
that 100000 troops would be needed to entirely
surround the city. The Steele concludes: All
the Prussan reserves will be summoned for the
siege. 1t says this is the reason for the crea-
ton of seventy-six new squadrons of cavalry,
and adds that it is time that France also or
gained her cavalry
Switzerland recognizes the Republic of
France.
THE REPLY OF JULES FAyRE TO MINISTER
The Portland daily press., 1870-09-10

THE NEW ENGLAND FAIR-The attendance
at the Fair on Thursday was very large, no
less than p 900 tickets having been taken at
the gate and the cash box showing an increase
Of $4,000 The forenoon was devoted to the
procession of cattle and exhibition of horses
for the award of premiums. The procession of
working oxen was one of the best, and among
the draft horses was team of eleven mules
owned by the Manchester Print Works. A
large number of awards were made in the diff
ferent departments of the Fair. Maine, judg-
ing from the amount of her contributions,
stood quite well 10 this feature of the exercises
Col Chenery, of Belmont, Mass, the famous
breeder of Dutch stock, nearly swept the
board OF the premiums offered for this breed,
though BENZ. Goodwin, of South Berwick, had
prize awarded to him for one of his young
stoc'r. In Herefords Maine stood high, Messrs.
Burleigh, of Fairfield, Shorey and Blake, Of
| Watervlle, and thu Messrs. Underwood, Of
Fayette, carrying off thirteen of the seventeen
premiums offered. Mrs. Fannie Cobb of Ban
ger, received one premium in the household
manufactures department.
The first race in the afternoon was for horse.
| that had never beaten three minutes, and wa
won by Lady Alice, owned by Isaac Copp, G
Boston, beating nine competitors. Best tim
241. The double team race, postponed from
Wednesday, was completed, and won by Fhom
as Jefferson and mate, owned in Hartford
Best time 2.32 A. S. Drew's Jerry, ct Grea
Falls, N. H., won the race for pacing horses, il
go.
The evenings have been devoted to Farmers
meetings. which have been we'll attended, ant
the discussions have been participated in b
some of the most eminent agricultura!lsts
New England.