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The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1871-06-30

Florida promises to become a large
producer Of sugar.
The Bolivar bulletin. [volume] (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.) 1865-1888, 1871-06-30

When does a man have 70 keep his
word When no one will take il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
NEWS OF THE DAY.
ia Mo'0 the vety age and JOtiy W'Me Times.

"11 sh0tU the Gerry dge amt GDtiy o. the Times.
Superintendent Kel>o, of the New York po-
lice department, in conversation with repre-
sentatives of the press, stated that from about
six weeks subsequent to the murder of Benia-
min Nathan, the detectives We're convinced that
VIM. FORESTER was the perpctrator of the
crime \ proclamation describing FORESTER
and offering reward Of $4,000 Tor his arrest,
has becu issued.
Ann Ella Carroll, of Baltimore, the lady who
wants Congress to pay her round sum for plan
ming the Tennessee river campaign. the credit
of which the country has heretofore given to
General Grant and other military chlettains,
WAS the first petitioner to get memorial refer
red in the new Congress
Further fighting is reported in Cuba between
the Government troops and the insurgents.
Successes are Claimed for the Spaniards for the
most part.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
Baltimore, July u, 1870

Baltimore july q, lCiU
Gentlemen: 1t affords me great pleasure ~
testify to the virtues of the Magnum Bonum
Fertilizer, as tested this spring at my country
residence Nestlewood.
tried it upon old grass, new sod, flowers, veg
eta blcs, SC, and in ml cases with the most mark
ed success.
sowed lawn grass seed where the subsoi Was
of hard clay, with only one inch Of top Soil and
that poor and gave it dressing of Magnurn
Bonnm on April 10, 1870 By the 10th Of May,
the grass was two inches high, and very thick
and green then sowed ground plaster on it,
and since have cut two crops, each about eight
inches high, and competent judges declare it the
most remarkable stand of grass, for it, age, they
ever saw. can therefore say that for grass
lands. vegetables, &c, your Magnum Bonum
SURPRISES any Fertilizer have ever seen Very
truly, yours. w. CoGRTENAf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

REPUBLlCATloNS- Leonard Scott 4 Co., New
York. have rcpublishel the january number Of
the Edinburg Review Contents: France; Lives
of RoSsini and Berlioz; Business ofthe House
OF Commons; the Sepoy War; the British Ad-
mralty; Langel''s problems of Nature and Life
the Foreign Relations of China; the Military
forces of the Crown; Morris $ Earthly Paradise
the Treaties of lS56 and 1867. .a...
l.. Scott l. Co., have also republished the
February number Of Blackwood's Magazine.
Contents What We may learn Frank Mar
$hall-part Narrative of the Red River cx-
pcdition-concluded Lord Lyttleton's letter to
the Vice Chancellor of Oxford on the study of
Greek; Fair to See; Cornelius O'Dowd; New
Years Musings England Wake; Position of
the Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
February !, 1871.

Geo. {. Gilmer e>q.:
Yours asking the result of my experiment with
Magnum Bonum is to hand
The Fertilizer was applied t. corn Ut planting,
May 9TH, with machine (wheat drill, with. all
tubes but two removed,) depositing same with
seed ut the rate of ~ pounds per acre. On June
18th WAS applied broadcast Of same manure two
hundred pounds per acre, ploughed in at lust
working Of corn. The first application! acted
finely, causing the crop to push with Al vigorous
growth second to none considering the difference
Us to time in favor Of its competitors. The second
application made when the corn was beginning
to suffer for rain was entirely satisfactory in lis
results, producing q steady, rapid growth and
development throughout the season, and full
remunerative return ut gathering. The Magnun
B"num ranks among the best lnanures ever used
Respectfully, }. o. MCGEBEE, Manager
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

MAGNUM BONUM
P HOSPHATE.
Reduction III Price!

This article in composed of Pure Ground Bone
dissolved in Suphuric Acid, Animal Matter and
Potash.
1t contains no heavy mineral substances such
Us enter into the composition of most Of the art-
Giles sold under the maine Of super PhoSphate$
and consequently the bags in which it is packed,
though rs large as any other, contain only l"'
pounds thus saving to the farmer ut least ~ per
cent of weight in the same bulk.
1t has les. inorganic matter than those articles
which ure based on Rock Guano or other heavy
material The farmer therefore derives benefit
froul almost every atom of its bulk, either ~ II
crop grower OF permanent improver Of the soil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
Charlottesville, Va, Feb. |, 1871.

Dir. Thos Perry; Alexandria, Va:
My Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find the state
the effects of your Magnum Bonum sent me for
my last crop of corn. Mr. McGebse has been
living with me now going Oh three years, and |
think him one Of the most accurate and reliable
men it has ever been my good fortune to meet
with. Yours GEO. G. GILM,ER,
Near Char lottesvillc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
[Ex-Govrrnor William Smith, OF Virginia

[Ex-Govrrnor William Smith, OF Virginia. J
Wnrrcntom, Va, July 30 1870.
Gentlemen nm in receipt of yours of the
18th instant asking my opinion of your Magnum
Bonun Soluble Phosphate upon my spring
crops In reply, have tried it on corn, roots
and millet with entire satisfactory results far
and alongside Of Turner'S Ammoniated Phos-
plate, which l esteem highly and without any
appearance of inferiori,y.
It is right thut >hou say that we had an ex-
traordinary wet year since the opening OF spring.
Yours, respectfully, WI. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

FOREIGN ITEMs.-In the French Assembly,
Yesterday, committee having reported in tav-
or Of annulling Garibaldi's election to the As
sewb!y from Algiers, Victor Hugo proceeded
to defend him, but was interrupted by storm
Of Kisses Thereupon the redoubtsble roman
Ger announced his immediate resignation, and
quit the chamber .- IL, ......s
The election to the Bavariau Chambers has
resulted in the choice OF twenty-nine liberals
and seventeen patriots the latter being opposed
to confederation, az ...r.y.r,-. I'm.
NJ Theirs states that the expenses of the
war outside of Paris, We're eleven hundred mil
lion francs 20 ~ s->.. ---- .... :,f.... ...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

The Legislature OF South Carol.na has ad-
ourned after having passed bill 10 fund all
existing liabilities Of the State in new sterling
loan, and absolutely prohibiting any increase Of
the public debt until said loan be paid, unless
such increase be- authorized by direct two
thirds vote Of the people of the State. and
the bill has become law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
New Market, Caroline County.
February 70. 1871.

7 II. Sturke esq:
Dear sir-fnclo-ed YOU will find certificate
which l send You for Your Dixie Pl"w. l
hive been actuated from no other motive, but
alone from the merit OF the Plow. fear the
certificate may be too lengthy for publication
should YOU desire it, but | felt desire to do
your Pillow justice, and at the same time to do
Watt no injustice, and show the reasons why
thought your P.ow the best, and my opportuni-
tie. for Judging OF the two Pows You can
make such dfsposure as you may choose Of the
certificate am very respectfully, &c,
JOHN H TALIAFERRo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

The President has appointed Judge Aldise
Of Vermont, ex-senator Howell of Iowa, and
Orange FERRIS of New York, Commissioners to
examine the claims of Southern pcop pile for
l,lurternIastrr : and conluisS,lv's stores under
thc provisions Of the Mcw army bill authorizing
the appointment of Board for that porpose
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
FOR THE SPRING TRADE.

coo bushels prime aad choice ohio
Glover.
100 bushels prime Timothy.
400 bushels kent'y. Orchard Grass.
50 bushels Kentucky Blue Grass.
100 bushels Red Top or Herds Grass.
so bushels Sapling Glover.
100 barrels Early Rose and other
choice varieties of seed Potatoes.
g:srLANDRETH = GARDEN SEEDS eth
or in papers or bulk.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND
MACHINERY of every description.
GARDEN and HORTlCULTG RAJ TOOLS
of all kinds .
BUSEY s EXCELSIOR GUANO.
F. FRANK GOES SUPER PHOSPHATE.
BONE DUST, GROUND PLASTER, &c,
in fuct everything for the farmer and gardener.
HERBERT BRYANT,
No 25 King street,
feb2-2m Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
Port Tobacco, Md, July ~, 1870.

Gentlemen used your "Magnum Bonum
Soluble Phosphate On my tobacco crop, and
,lp to this time l have seen marked difference
in its favor between it and stable MANURE. VI
course the tobacco is yet young, but | AIN dis
posed to believe that the Magnum Bonum will
give entire satisfaction
In haste, remain yours. very respectfully
GEO P JENKINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

During recent visit of the Illinois State
Treasurer at New York he paid oyer S2,G000UU
of the Illinois State debt, which now amounts
TO only 81, 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

A reward has been offered for the detection
and arrest OF the persons who blew up the
house of miner in the Pennsylvania coal re-
yion and assaSSinated an innocent individual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

The Governor ef the District of Columbia
has made speech in which he speaks of its
being his earnest purpose Of inaugurating the
new Government upon the principles Of the
Republican party';-&c, &c,-Lincon, Grant
,Sc SO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

Gov Randolph, Of New jersey, has been re-
quested BY railroad and canal companies to act
as arbitrator between the parties in the exist
ing coal troubles. The Governor has the mat
ter under consideration i "A sa~lN ~ .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

Taggart, Butler l. Co.'S works, at Mount
Pleasant, in the Pennsylvania coal region, re-
sumed yesterday. 1t is probable that the
Spring Mount Coal Company. at Jamesville
will resume Tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
PRICE s5i PER 5000 LBS.
Poluonkey, Charles county, Md, !

September I9, IBlU
Dear Sir: | am much pleased with the Mag
mum Bonun 1t is all you represented it to be.
| shall want another ton this fall.
THUS :. MARTIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

LorDnUN C0UNTY-On Saturday the owner
Of farm bordering on the Potomac river at
the mouth of Goose Greek. sued out 4 warrant
for the arrest ofcertain Marylanders, who had
crossed the river, and We're invading what he
considered his rights by catching suckers at
his landing on Goose Creek Sheriff Barrett,
with 4 posse comitatus, was despatched to the
scene Of invasion, and about midnight returned:
having in charge five citizens OF Maryland who
we're arraigncd before Justice Wallace, and
held to bail in the sum Of 500 each for their
annear,nce at Court. COL F. V White be-
came the bondsman for the whole party.
Mr. Samuel Orrison last week purchased OF
Thos. Burch 1876 acres of land on the Poto-
mac river, portion of the farm generally
known as the White ford tract, about nine
miles from Lecsburg, for S42, 80 per acre
The weather thus far in March has been dc,
,liphtful, and the broad acres OF upturned SOD
which meet the gaze Oh every hand attest the
industry with which our farmers are preparing
for the spring crops:
) March Term Of the County Court for Lou
doun. Judge Ball, presiding, will commence on
Monday next, 18th. 4 large quantity Of most
valuable Loudoun land will that day be offered
at public sale ., u, u
Wno1groye. was entered through the window,
bv burglars, on Friday night last aud robbed
of about $3.50 in goods: and St in money
Loudom Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
Falls Church, Va, October 2s, 1870.

Mr.. A. r. Skinner, Alexandria:
Dear Sir: The Dixie Plow bought Of you
the past season has given me entire satisfaction,
after thorough test have, used the best
Northern Plows, and consider the Dixie .u-
perior to any ever used. Yours truly,
john l.. k0oE
For >ul. by ALBERT 7. SKINNER,
MARI ~ and II S. Union St, AleXn.. va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1871.

TIE School FUSD.-The State Board OF
Education have to their credit in the Treasury,
or soon will have, about half million of dollars,
which they are anxious to commence dlstribut-
ing, but find an unexpected difficulty in the way,
it appearing that a number Of county treasurers:
who were elected last summer, have not quail
fed on account Of IN inability to give the re-
quisite bond, and consequently lnany counties
are without an officer authorized to receive the
quota of the school fund due them. lnasmucl
as the county judges have power to fill vacan
cics, ofcourse, the difficulty will soon be remov
cd and the money properly distributed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
j. VI. HURT,
r. &. w ILLIAMS,
". Il. CHRISTIAN,
}. b. W ILLIAMs,
j las. =. GILLIAN.
january .. Isl.

do not believe in plow trials made By the
manufacturers themselves but hope that every
farmer will ut once make full trial OF the Dixie
with every pillow he can find, and buy that which
does the best work | have not been able t" sup
DIV the demand nor tl my orders for
time, and must leave the hcld trials where they
rightly belong-,n farmers themselves.
2 H STAKE l44O Main street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

In the Gazette Hcbdomadair,. Dr. tiuntarct
there l.. difficulty in the digestion of Htarchy
articles Of food the use of the ntrog.n''ua sub
stance developed IN buds ami gran; during
their organization. and known AZ disc'tAse OF
maltne lie employs the remedy III doses al
TWO or six grains after each meal, aid say: that
it never acts periodically OH tho digestive
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

TIE LETTER from resident in Fairfax
county. published in another column, will be
read with interest, both at home and abroad
1t is from the candid statement of facts, from
intelligent and candid men who have settled
amongst us, that We mostly rely in the efforts
that arc making to induce immigration rom
the Northern States. We believe that Virginia,
this day, presents the finest field open in the
country for success in farming and manufacture
Ing, and that CAPITAL can no where be more
pro6tably invested than in this State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

Mr.. SUMNER The Washington Patriot
says that the Committee appointed by the Rad
ic;,l members ofthe T. S. Senate to re-arrange
the committees of that body haze agreed to de-
pose Mr.. Sumner from his position as chairman
ofthe Committee on Foreign Relations, and put
Mr.. Morton in his place. The vote Of the COM
mittee on this question, it is understood, Was as
follows: For displaciug MI. Sumncr-Messrs
Howe, Nye, and Pool. Against it--Messrs.
Sherman and Morrill, There will be a warm
time in the Radical caucus which will be held
to ratity this recommendation The affair Gre
ates quite sensation imon. the politicians
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09
n WHTdUAICUS KILL
cTARKE'S DIXIE PLOW.

By invitation Of Mr.. F. e.. Williams, Of the
county Of Nottoway. number of gentlemen as
sembled at his residence, Saturday, December
10, to test, by practical experiment. the compara-
tive value of the Dixie Plow, manufactured by
Starke l. Co., and any other that might enter
the field Of competition.
The plows were taken to the field ut halt-past
two o clock p. M, the following. gentlemen act
ing rs judges: +. W Epes ). b Williams
Robert Scott, Jas ; Gillian Wm l: Chrlstlan'
j. NJ. HUT Mr. 5. Graves and Walton Sydnor
were the principal plowmen, Mr. w. Sydnor
working the Watt plow and 5. Graves the Dixie
both of whom handled them with mastery
skill and success.
Tho plows entered were the Dixie two-horse
right and left hand plowS, and the Watt two
horse left hand Soon after the trial commenced,
the beam Of the Dixie ight hand broke IN two
and Was laid aside, the contest being narrowd
to the Watt left hand and Dixie left hand The
soil first selected was Stubble loan without soil;
but a the plnwS were new, and did not turn III
consequence Of the roughness Of the castings NJ
| ter II short trial it WAS decided ~ take them 10
another field where the soil was Il well trodden,
tenacious clay, with timothy sod covered with
vegetation and with straw. The plows here per-
formed their wo:k admirably. cutting and turn
ing clear without choking.
As the Dixie was Il new conner, as the contest
waxcd warm, most Of the judges took hold Of it
to test personally its practical working. While
there is no intention IL do injustice to any, aS
neither party had agent or representative pre-
sent. and both plows did well, yet the trial, with
the award of The judges is deemed of sufficient
Importance to the Interest OF agriculture To )usti-
fy its publication.
The award Of the judge. Was unanimously in
| lst 1t cut Il deeper Through
I'd. 1t cut Il wider Through.
Sd. 1t moro etectually inverted the Sod
| 4lh The draft seemed to be greater.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

A dispatch from Staunton says AT Buffa-
10 Gap last night twenty five negroes attempt
ed to mob another named Norvill Two of the
mob seized Norvill, when the latter drew his
knife and vigorously commenced tocut at them.
lie killed one instantly and mortally wounded
the other. He then made his escape into his
house where the mob could not get ut hun
A tewhours later he WAS arrested, brought here,
and lodged njai
In the bribery and corruption investigation
by Il committee Of the Virginia Legislature, Il
detective was asked by mem Der: Have we got
ton all the information you have in the mat
teri Answer Yes, all have now. | may
get more There have been 10 rewards offer
ed yet.
The Richmond State Journal, Republican
organ, has been purchased by Il stock company
of the leading Republicans of the State, and
changed hands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-09

We, the judges in the "Pow Trial Oh the
farm Of Mr. r. c. Wilun,> published i'll the
| Wing, hereby certify that It Wa: directed to be
sent t. that journal ~ II communication by the
| Judges who made the award.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-13

DIR. Cranes scientific lecture, IN 1.-The
True Philosophy of Lite" was listened to
with marked interest by an spprecistive
audience last night at the opors-house.
DR.. Crane il a man Of extraordinary at
tsinments. he Is endowed with great
abilities, and has q thorough, practical
kno Wedge Of subjeo's which are 50 much
sgitsting the mind of the thinking world.
This doctor is no bungler in the delivery
Of his discourses, but speaks with much
esrnestness and eloquence in pr0mulgst-
ing inco~ntrovertible truths, that hs not
only rivets the attentions Of his audience,
but at the same time inspires every Z
with the highest admiration, and compels
s thorough appreciation Of the Importance
of his subject. We arc gratihed 10 know
that DIR. Crane hiss consented to remain q
short time in our city. He will favor us
with another of his popular lectures on
Thursday evening st the o~pers-house,
when we hope to see a crowded house.
he viii reply to mich that has been said
Of s~piritualism at the same place.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-12-13
THE MEMPHIS DAILY A

toward the relief Of those o women
whose condition was 30 pathetically ex-
posed to the public gaze in the communi-
cations Of "K." Yesterday, she made up
s fine package of clothing and wholesome
food, which was sent to the county, all
for the g of those persons. Now Let
other ladies follow this noble example
and continue the work OF charity go well
begun.
The hack association held q meeting
in SQUIRE MilIer's Office last night. They
are gradually doing away with scalping,
and bringing up the character ofthe hack
fraternity.
The renowned Madame Vincent oys-
ter saloon continues to attract crowds Of
bon ViUdnfs-and no wonder, for the pro-
plietors serve mp only the finest and
freshest oysters. Remember-16 Union
street, the oyster house Of Memphis.
Registration Is now proceeding rapid
ly in all the wards. In the tenth there
are over i've hundred qualified. This is
exclusive OF ladies, ONE of whom desire
that a particular day be set spart By the
registrar for their particular benefit.
DIR. Crane delivered q very interesting
lecture in the Greenlaw ~operRhouse last
night 10 q very intelligent and spprecis-
tive audience. It will be seen by a cor
respondence, published in another place,
that he will lecture Friday night on the
"Holy Land"
The tremendous TON Scott will be at
the Peabody to-day. He Is the heaviest
dealer in railroad culverts in the world.
II any one has q few miles of tr9stle to
sell. or a dozen OF old bridges, or q few
million yards of embsnkmsnt now is
their chance. The ties that bind Tom
Scott to this country are many. He
ought to be spatriot.
A telegram was received in the city
yesterday by Captain ]. d. Adams, stat
ing that the Celeste was wrecked yestef-
day morning st one o'clock, forty miles
above Pine Bluff, on the Arkansas river.
She struck q snsg, which put two large
holes in her hull, and she sank until there
were two feet of water In her engine
room. She had on board three hundred
bales of cotton, principally for this point.
She belonged to the Memphis and Arkan-
sss river packet company, wss worth
BIZ 600, and insured for $1,000 in the fol-
companies: Farmers', Cincinnati,
$1,000; Citizens, wheeling, 5000; Esns,
Wheeling, $4,000: Franklin aud Peabody,
also of Wheeling, $1,000 each. 1t is ex
pected much OF the cotton will be saved.
The Organization of the Royal Blues"
goes on apace among the imperial blacks
of Arkansas. This blue institution will
turn out to be q blscker curse to our
.neighboring State than the militia. A
who has arrived in this city
informs us that while passing through the
with a lady, on their way to the
at Lonoke, q day or two ago, they
fred at, for sport, by a dozsn or so
Of the blue-black devils. The limbs of
the trees were well pappered all around,
but, providentislly, our pesceful travellers
were untouched. The principal features
Of the "Royal Blues" are villainous-look-
ing dsrkeys, shot-guns and raw benzine.
With such Ingredients as these the author
propose to keep the State in q oon-
siderable ferment.