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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10 1871

The EUROPEAN WAR News published this
morning, contains nothing later or more det'
mite than that given ia the dispatches in the
Gazette, yesterday evening, which were as con-
fictipg as usual, and made up principally Of
conjecture and speculation. There is nothing
of an official or even semi official character !;
only the "views" of correspondents, who arc
50 frequently at fault, that but little reliance is
put in their information, which seems to be got
ten up rather as an exhibition Of enterprise than
for veracity. The assertion from London that
the Prussians are marching on Paris, is reite-
rated, with some qualification from Paris, and
it is represented by journal of that city that
the government has received information OF
the advance of Prince Frederick Charles with
his own and portion of King William army,
and that but one Prussian army corps is now
in front of Metz With respect to the ultl.
mate result of tho Prussian movement on the
capital, the opinions expressed are at variance.
Some fighting is reported in the vicinity OF
Bouzsucy, a few miles southwest of Montmedy,
but the report needs confirmation.
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j. j. TURNER s. CO.'S
ANNOTATED
BONE SUPERB 30 S P 81 A T E {.

ANALYSIS
Ammonia OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 28S
Soluble Phosphate OF Lme.. 29.51
Bone Phosphate of Lime........lO 81
For Corn, Oass and Spring Crops generally
it has no superior Composed of the most con-
centrated materials, it is richer in Ammonia
and Soluble Phosphstes than any other ferlili-
zcr sold, except " Excelsior and is made with
care and ervision-unilorm quality guaran-
iced. Fine and dry, in excellent order for
drilling Packed il bags and barrels
Price S55 per ton
Il. NJ. LAWSON,
Successor to Brewis & Lswson,)
aug lT2m Alexandria. Virginia.
WAR. Ind. & Leesburg Wash. copy Is days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

Judge Dickinson of Prince Edward county,
has delivered an opinion sustaining the consti
tutionality OF the homestead law as to contracts
entered into before the passage Of the ordl.
nance of the convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

Some idea of the magnitude OF the work OF
taking tho census may be gained from the fact
that from twelve to fifteen hundred volumes,
Of ono thousand pages each, will be required in
which to enter the names of the individuals re-
turned by tho assistant marshals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

1t is reported that in San Domingo there is
considerable opposition to the further discus.
sion of the treaty question. Cabral, Baez,
and other leaders, following the popular feel
ing, are said TO be greatly opposed to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The United States Treasurer on THURSDAY
received draft on New York from con
science stricken" individual residing IN o.
Louis amounting to nearly three hundred oo''
lars, including interest at ten per cent on Inc
principal which, it is stated, has ceen "''ne'o
from the Government for several years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

ENocH ARDEN IN VIRGINIA. The Farm.
vile New Commonwealth narrates the follow
ing story A young man OF this county, for.
merly private in Co. *. 25td Va. Infantry,
deserted to the enemy during the second year
Of the war, aud was never heard from until a
short time since, when be returned to the coun
ty. His vile in mis- absence succeeded in OBJ
tanning divorce, and subsequently 10 cap
tivating and marrying younger brother Of
her former husband, who on the return of his
brother generously surrendered all claim TO her,
and gave her up TO her former Iicge lord. -
Perhaps there are Tow such examples OF broth
erly affection on record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The Postmaster General has appointed Jno.
Tribby postmaster at Neersvlle, Loudoun
county, Va, in place Of VIM. G. Galloway,
5,,1;Dc1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

MIR. Theodore Tilton, after hall consonting
to accept nomination for Lieutenant Cover
nor of New York in the end declines in favor
of Mrs. Stanton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The Baltimore Gazette places 10 the cata
CORY CT ''lost art" ''politcal science, which,
it says, has been reduced to complete absur
dity and oblivion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The Atlanta True Georgian declares that
Governor Bullock is at work to prevent hold.
inc a State election this Fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

a process OF cnamclIng the inside OF liquor
casks, to prcveat the absorption and cscare OF
spirits, has been 10 use for some time IN Rus-
sia with, it is said, satisfactory results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The September number of the Little Corpo
raj, published 10 Chicago, and most excellent
periodical, has b.cn received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The CONGRESSIONAL CONFERENCE.-THE
CuIpeper county meeting recommended Friday,
the 3Oth of September as the day, and War
renton the place for the Congressional Con-
vention for this district. The day is very
suitable, but, while our people would be pleas.
ed ct any time to pay visit to that pleasant
town, We think it is too inconvenient of access
for the Congressional Convention. Alexandria
is the proper place for it. Every part of the
district can reach it in one day, and from most
of the counties the delegates can attend the
Convention and return the same day. 1t is
far more convenient, and we hope it will be
the pleasure Of the county conventions, ap-
pointing delegates, to designate Alexandria as
the place. -LeesbMg Washsngtonsan.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The Assessors of Boston show total valu
alton Of 1854, O9S. 400 for the city, being an
increase OF $l4 1862 100 over last year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The Herald states that there are in New
York twenty eight Thousand city lamps, for
lighting, which the authorities pay $50 per
annum tor each lamp-amounting to 400,
900 per annum. 1t is proposed to put new
patent burner on each of these lamps, at fifteen
dollars tor each burner, amounting to $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The largest transfer ever made at the Trcasu
ry Department of bonds belonging to single
individual was to George Rowland and others,
trustees of Sylvia Rowland, of New Bedford.
The amount Was 100000. The next largest
sum is $3.50, 1000, 10 registered bonds, belonging
to Partisan gentleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

At Yellow Sulphur Springs on Wednes'
day, the 23d inst, General E. G. Lee, son 10
law of General Pendleton, fell dead while walk
log near the Springs. Disease of the heart
was the cause of his DEATH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

President Grant went to West Poiat yester'
dav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

New CONFERENCE OF CoLoRED METuo-
D1sTs.-Bishop Doggett, OF the Methodist
Episcopal Church South in this State, has is.
sued call for a meeting OF al! co!orcd Metho-
dist preachers licensed or ordained, favorable
to the formation of a Coored Virginia Confer
ence at FarmvIIe on Friday, September Goth.
1t is the Bishon's purpose if practicable, to
organize such an annual conference in conncc-
ton with the Methodist Episcopal Church
South, and if deemed proper delegates will he
elected at the time named above to the Color
ed General Conference to be held at Jackson,
Tennessee, in the month of December next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER. Old Jacob
Holly saw the railroad cars for the first time
last Saturday in Greenblier county. Lie says
he was nightly disappointed, having expected
to see something resembling large houses On
wheels. The speed of the train, however, lar
surpassed his expectation. Mr.. Holly IS over
ninety years of age, and is a native OF Bedford
county. -Rih Dispatch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27
AUCTION SALES.

GALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY II
- THE COUNTIES OF LOUDOUN Ann
FAIRFAX.-Pursuant to the decree Of tho
Cilcuit Court of Fairfax county, pronounccd..
June term 1870 in the suit Of Mary L. Chi.
chester vs.. John II: Chichester ct a., The un-
dersigned Commissioners in said decree naln,I
will on MONDAY, the 18th of September, 1919
before tho door OF the Court House in the town
of Leesburg, Court day, SELL to the highest bid.
der, .he following PARCELS OF LAND, iy.
ing in the county of Eoudoun:
Lot No. 2-Containing 2lo acres, 3 rood: Kid
Lot No. 3-Containng 2G5 acres, rocI IN!
3 poles. These lots constitute part OF the
tract of land formerly belonging to the csta.e
of - Peyton. and were assigned To thr es.
tate OF George Chichester in the, partition T.:
said estate Lot Nc. is heavily wooded,
ed and adjoins the lands OF John Lyon and
others. Lot No. 3 has about two.!hlrGs clear.
ed the residue in wood, and aojolns the land.
Of Elijah p. Myers, Charles Jaancy and o!n"iS.
Farmwell station, on the Washington q ON
Railroad, is about three miles from this prov,
| erty.
| And on the 18th DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
1870, pursuant to said dccrca, they will sell, ::
| the highest bidder, before the door Of tsirlz2
Court House, the following TRACTS U?
LAND, lying in Fairfax county:
| l. That VALUABLE FAkM, formerly ne
residence of Capt. Geo Chichester, called 'iN.,
tua.' This farm lies on Accotink I'm: E.,
thereon large FRAME DWELLIAG, m
| Barn, Stables, With al the usual ou. EIaE
buildings grist and ssw mill. The soil j,
well adapted TO grass grain ard fruit. MU:a
| of this farm is covered with timber, perhss.
the most valuable in the county. Con!ai.:
54e3 acres.
q A TRACT, containing 1Oz! acres, lying q
tho waters of Middle run. Dit. a. l.. Mck"a-
ze, who resides near Accotink L. o.. wi. give
tie desired information in reference u til.
| land.
3 A LOT of Is acres, known rs the N,.e.
| Field, near Fairfax Court House
For description Of the Loudoun land ro.
erence may be had to Mr.. Jas. Mankla-. r.:s
of the several tracts will be exhibited u. ~.
TERMS-One tenth Of the purcha-" II by
in hand us deposit; the residucia the" cqu.
| instruments payable at six, twelve md g..yr.
| months. with interest from tho day If sn..", -
| be secured by the bonds OF the purch".cr, VII.
approved personal security. and rr.r,.i.on o.,
| title until the last payment Is made. >i~:"}:
| and deeds at the cost Of TIE purchasers.
| IF these lands are not sold on thee y I..!uni
| thew will then be Tor sale privately Gad j." lH:.
| cells to suit purchasers.
TH0S. e. HJVF,
NJ. d. BALI.
| THUS. MOORE,
| aug G-laWts CONS. o. - Q.
| lLees burg Waahing.onian copy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS.
" The tax bills due the City Council Of AL
cxandris Tor the year 1870 arc now ready and
~ the hsnds Of The Collectors who can be found
81 their Office, in the marke5 building, from 8 Il.
M n, to y. m. a discoun of twenty per cent
mi]i be allowed on al bills paid in current
funds on or before the 1st day Of September,
1sIo J. T. HILL, Col. n. Dist.
.mr 27-td 5. h. FIJI LID. Col S. Dist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

Don Piatt says: There is snobby fear born
in the soul of many an A merican that he may
be considered poor. He would, therefore. viii.
lingly swing to the rear OF his own carriage
rather than have the world suppose ho was
without footmap, as Dumas fills said of his
own father" This is miserable weakness,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

Mr.. Greeley. of the New York Tribune, is
so disguised with the scurvy trick played upon
him by Holden, and the course Of the party
leaders generally in the Southern States, that
he preseEibes thorough purgng OF the party,
sayiug:-"We<ho hope for the success Of South
ern Republicanisn. but it must be purgcd of
Republican scoundsels.''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

r WILL OFFER MY FARM, ut West End ;
L one mile from the market house, for ~ c
SEPT 81. 1870. a. p m, frot sold, privately
before that time. Terms to suit purcn asrFs:-
1t will be sold in lots See plat with fhlII"
Rotchford z. /. RDTCH FORD,
Postotice, OccoIu"n,
aug l9-tS2 Prime" VIM. 60, ' "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

possessing Ammonia enough to make the grow
ing crop, and permanent fsrtilizng qualities in
abundance TO enrich tho soil
Bone has been so tempered with by unscrup-
ulous manipulators that consumers have justly
become suspicious oft.
To satisfy such, append the result of an an
nlysis Of this article by the eminent and we'll
known Chemist, DR.. e. A. Lebg together with
his remarks in regard to it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

A letter to the Richmond Wing from Mid
dlesex county, of the date of August 23d,s !:
eve are having as severe drought here as
prevailed last summer, and from actual exami-
nation of several corn crops and observation OF
many in different parts of the county, l am
satisfied that not half crop will be made.
This is distressing, and but for trucking, rail
road ties, cord wood, fruit, &C., &C., know
not how many of our farmers could survive
We hear, says the Wing, OF similai injury
to the corn crop 10 various portions OF the
State, where the farmers have 20 other re-
source to fall back upon. There is no reason
Why all of our seaboard counties should not in
minor, but lucrative, industries, follow the ex-
cellent example set BY the farmers il the vlcin'
ty of Norfolk The time is not distant when
the lands in our seaboard counties will be
eagerly sought after and made sources Of sup
ply to the great Northern cities. Diversified
crops, wherever they are practicable, are the
true policy OF our farmers. If one fails another
may succeed, and thus stave off utter ruin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

A convention has been called by the Central
Committee of the Conservative party of Lou
doun county, to be held IN Leesburg on Mon,
day. the 18th of September, (Court Day. to
nominate candidates for the county Offices, and
to appoint delegates to the Congressional Con-
vention, to meet in Alexandria, on 3Oth of
September, to nominate a candidate for Con-
gress for this Congressional district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27
4<eps ID EaSs!EAE..

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, Aug. 21.-Thc
market for wheat shows more activity this
morning than at any time during he week
offerings of 1926 bushels red with sales OF l25,
l2G, l27. l2S, 100, 1876, 40. aud las and lac;
small offerings OF white but no sales reported.
Corn is active at an advance OF 3'3c offerings
OF 50 bushels white and 400 Of mixed with
sales of the former at l05 aud OF the latter at
l03, l04 and lO5 sales OF yellow previously
reported at 49,. Rye is unchanged ; offerings
of las bushels with sales at 72e tor garilcy.
Offerings of l447 bushels oats with sa!es at il.
GEORGETOWN CATTLE MARKET August 81.
The market at Drovcrs' Rest to dag Was quito
lively, every thing offered having been dIspus
ed OF, with slight advance in nrc"s. We
quote: 400 head Of Cattle 81 50(a 81 IS per
100 lbs gross 500 ShGep ana LlmoS - 0D(L
81 - each Cows and Calves 5000 $50
Courier.
GEORGETOWN MARKET August 2j.-The
offerings of wheat We're , 400 bushels red, and
under ar active inquiry the market vas buoy
ant, with sales Of 100 bushels prime at
81 55!, and | 300 bushels at l.5Gt per bushcI,
closing firm.
Coal TRADE has been active this W, Tx, and
besides the $50 boats reported last week, that
have in part been unloaded this week, there
arrived since, $50 with coal and ID with lime
stone, rcd1toue, grain. peaches, NC Owing
to the scarcity OF vessels, however, only II, 527
tons have been shipped TO distant points by
the several CONF anics, Us follows. Borden
$500, RAYS Docks ALI, Consolidated COM
papy SOLO, Agnews 300 Georgetorn Cour.
.--n.~--.---H-----
MARINE LIST.
SUN BOSE ...........5 q NOON sET$.......... ! IS
sun sETs...... ......6 IS
FORT OF ALEX AGDR1A AUGUST -.
SAILED.
Schr Ida Birdsall Gro!on, by American Coal
Company.
MEMORANDA.
Steamer Utility, Nicllerson, hence a. nor
wich 9th instant.
Schr Henry Finch, Bunnell hence a. New
' Sch: :l Mar 1siss1 from Windsor for
Schr Maggie A Fish, Fish, hence for Boston,
sailed from Holmes Hole 24tn inst.
CANAL COMMERCE
- f ss s ss:sszzs:Ezzza
ARRIVALS
Boats G 2 Dayton and Vandervoort, to
American Coal Co.; boats Moses Whia:on and
b Slsttcry, to Maryland Coal Go.
DEPARTURES.
Hoals " Brsmhsll, Il Il Wagley,- D
Brewer, Anlio Bell, II l. Gilbert. Jas Noble,
NJ Liensn ii SANFORD G. Z Dayton and Moses
Whtson, for Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The telegraph reports that the Conserva-
tives Of North Carolina propose to present ar
ticles of impeachment against Governor Hol
den of that State, so soon as they obtain control
of the General Assembly. 1t is further stated
that Holden, who has grown desperate since
his late defeat and humiliation, ridicues the
proposition of his being impeached, and says
it will only result in his election as the next
Vice President! !!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27
$50 PER TON.

This article is especially prepared 70 meetthe
wants Of farmers, who need
CHEAP
RELIABLE,
AND DURABLE
FERTILIZER
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T AND FOR SALE.-Pur$ua:. to !. ,::o4 O.
Il trust from Lee futile to The undcrs'goe.
bearing date April 20, 1889, and Of rcy.:d On
the land records Of Fairfax county, lb"r T.
No 4, page rs. shalt, on MON DAY, the !9:h
day Of September, 1870, Court day, in i:oht o.
the Court House door Of Fairfax county, ell
to the highest bidder, the following described
PROPERTY All that TRAIT or PARCEL
OF LAND conveyed by said decd oi l!u$:
containing two hundred and nine'y.l!vc '.crrs
and one hundred and forty. one po!Is. his
land near Burkes station, o., A. q II. K. H.
and near G. A. Arundle's.
TERMS-So much cash rs will discharge tie
expenses of sale and the amount due and an
paid under the said deed of trust, and the ~.
due on d credit of six months. The CAST Ee'
quired will be announced on the day Of sac. -
Selling as Trustee, will convey such lit &:
is vested in me by SAID deed OF rust only when
is believed to be good.
WM SAGAR, Trustee.
FairfuY county, AUG l5-laW.s
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CONTAINING

CONTAINING
Suprr-P hosph hate, equivalent TO Bone
Phosphsteof Lime. per cent
Potash and Soda"....... ............." per cent
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Moisture ........................ ........ 1.ol
Organic heterogeneous Matter...l7. 30
Bono Phosphate Of Limo ........5t. 70

He says: "1his is superior article of Flour
of Bono; pure, unauthorized and free from oil
worthless impurities. One hundred pounds OF
it contains nearly IS much OF Phosphates rs 49,
lbs OF the common article Of Raw Bone.
"Through the peculiar process to which 1t
has been subjected. i. has been rendered highly
friuble and soft, and will thus be readily as
simulated in the soil"
For sale by
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K. NJ, LAWSON,

aug z1-2m Successor TO Brewis u Lawson.
WAR Ind s. Leesburg Wash. copy as days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

THE LATE DR.. BAYNE.-We have recorded
the death of DIR. John Fl. BayDc the eminent
borticulturist, OF Prince Georges county, Md,
who died on the 18th instant, and mentioned
the fact that the late John S. Skinner gave
him the title OF "Prince OF Horticulturists
DIR. Baync was born on the 18th of February,
1904. His remains were inferred at ST. Bar
uabas Church, Marlborough, on Saturday, at
tended by hundreds Of friends, who realized
in his loss a very useful and kindly citizen. For
several years he represented Prince Georges in
the State Senate, and was at the THE of his
decease candidate for the republican nomina'
ton for Congress in the filth district. During
the war he was known as Unlon man, but his
course was marked by a just and tolerant dlspo'
sition towards those who differed with him. lie
was the author of many works and essays on
horticulture and agriculture, and the president
of the school board of Prince Georges county
for several years. -BaH. Sun.
HOPEFUL REvIvAL.-Onc OF the most
valuable crops OF Virginia and Maryland is the
OYSTER harvest! Millions OF dollars are invest
ed in it every year. 1t will be gratifying to the
lovers of the biyalvc par excellence TO learn
hat the trade has been revived for the season,
ard that lew ''pungy loads OF lat ones" have
already departed from the Eastern Shore Tor
the Northern market. Think Of what blessings
arc vouchsaicd the American people, and
compare our lot with the deplorabe situation
10 Europe. We no SooDGr get through with
the dclectablc fruit season than. "Blvavo'
opens her luscious treasures tor our benefit
N. Y Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

Speaking of the Dogs, the Petersburg Index
says :-"If q man must keep dog one or
more-either as a guard or tor pleasure, let
them be confined at home, and trained for the
uses they are designed TO fulfill. We have seen
dogs specially trained to protect sheep; but
they are of particular breed. Every dog,
however, may be taught bctimes not to modest
them. 10 fact, such is their sagscity they
may be almost educated it is their utter ne
elect, and being left to shift for themselves,
that makes them such curse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-08-27

The Norfolk Journal thinks that the condi-
ton of South Carolina is worse than that OF
any other State 10 the Union. 1t is almost
desperate for the blacks arc in large maj or
ity. The blacks of other States are, many OF
them, superstitious and ignorant, but those Of
South Carolina are less removed from the Con.
COS than those OF any other State. IL Is a fact
not generally known, that 10 the parishes aiorg
the coast on the sea islands and on the rice
plantations, they still speak an African dialect
and are debased by some OF the superStitions
of the Coast of Guinea. while those OF lhc up
per country are but one degree less oar6arous
Such is the material operated upon by the
Radical politicians who have hitherto held
high carnival, rioting on the proceeds of tax
alton wrung from the whites.