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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05
February |, 1871.

February l. 1871
Geo. {. Gilmer, esq:
Yours asking the result of my experiment with
Magnum Bonum is to hand.
The Fertilizer was applied to corn ut planting,
May 5th, with machine, (wheat drill, with all
tubes but two removed depositing same with
seed ut the rate of so pounds per acre. On June
18th was applied broadcast of same manure two
Working t Of corn ~ The fr5t application acted
finely, causing the crop to push with vigorous
growth second to none, considering the difference
rs to time in favor of its competitors The second
application made when the corn was beginning
results, producing steady, rapid growth and
development throughout the season, and full
remuncrative return at gathering. The Magnum
Bonum ranks among the best manures ever used
Respectfully, j. 0. McGEBEE, Manager.
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Washington d. c., NH l4-2aw5w
UNSETTLED WAR CLAIMS.

w AN CLA1-HS.
A ITS LAST SESSION CONGRESS, AS
II an amendment to the army appropriation
BILL directed the President to appoint a commits
sion to ascertain and adjust the claims of all 10y
al citizens in the South for Quartermaster and
Commissary supplies furnished to the United
States during the war. Under the head of quar-
tcrmastcr arc included hay, straw, wood, rent of
houses and lots, grain, horses and mules, Sc,
AS commissary stores arc included cattle and
hogs -four, corn meal, &c. As yet the rules
which will be adopted by the commission con-
corning proof of loyalty and the furnishing of
supplies arc unknown. 1t IL very necessary,
however that all claimants should have their
claims presented at once, so as to have whatever
benefit may result from priority of application,
if any.
The undersigned will receive and promptly at
tend to all claims of parties who deem themselves
entitled to compensation under the above act of
Congress.
References by permission:
Hon. f. Z. Spinner, Treasurer Of the I. :.
Hon Leroy futile, Asst. Treasurer U. S:
Hon. Alex. Ramsey, U. S. Senator from Min
Hon. Lewis Mckenzie.
Hon. Clinton Lloyd Chief Clerk H. of K:
John Randolph esq, Clerk Of the L. 5. Court
Of Claims. Address
WILLIAM H. BECK,
Attorney at Law,
81 King street, Alexandria, Va, or
WILLIAM Fl. BECK,
Care of s. A. Peugh, esq,
nh IL Washington, D. c.
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Baltimore, July %, 1870.

Baltimore, July 70, 1911.
Gentlemen: 1t affords me great pleasure to
Fertilizer rs tested this spring at my country
residence, Nestlewood.
tried it upon old grass, new sod flowers, veg
ctables, &C., and in all cases with the most mark
cd success.
sowed lawn grass seed where the subsoil was
of hard clay with only one inch Of top SOIL and
that poor and gave it dressing Of Magnum
Bonum 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 its age, they
ever saw. 1 can therefore say thnt for grass
lands, vegetables, &c, your Magnum Bonum
surpGsses any Fertilizer l have ever seen. Very
truly: yours, W. COURTENAT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05
COAL OIL LAM
PERKINS g. HOUSES PATENT.

Having received the agency for the above in
this section Of the State, respectfully request
the public to call and examine the same They
are absolutely safe from breaking and being con-
structed on the principle Of Sir Humphrey Da-
vy's safety lamp, cannot explode. Mr.. w. H.
Rufner Superintendent of Public Instruction
for the State of Virginia, writes
II have used one of Perkins l. HOUSES Non
Explosive Kerosene Lamps for more than u
month. Before trying it, I took it to pieces and
saw that it was constructed on the principle 81
Days safety lamp, and that with proper use no
flame could possibly find admission to the lamp,
although it may be filled with explosive gas allo
lighted while in that condition: Hy use OF II mas
confirmed my good opinion of the lamp, and L
intend substituting it throughout my house for
the dangerous lamp now in use. consider the
invention an important contribution to the safety
For sale at Is King street Alexandria, Va.
haHeo3m +. J. MILLER.
WAGON MAKERS MATERIALS, such
w as Hubs, Rims Spokes, Shafts, Bows,
Enumcled, Canvass and other goods in that line
lust received, and will always keep good stock
on hand. .-..
Bar Iron, Cast Steel, Bellows &c, for Black
smiths use, at lowest prices, at SO King street
corner of Royal. - H..
mar IS JNO 7. CREIGHTON & SON.
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CHARLES WHITTLESEY,
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER,
AND COUNSELLOR n
BANKRUPTCY.

Congress having just amended the Bankrupt
law SO that nearly all parties can be discharged
from their debts unobstructed by the fifty per
cent. clause so-called another opportunity offers
to secure the benefits of this most effective and
permanent measure of relief. The abovc-named
will make bankrupt business Il specially; will
al business u in that ns ut
which cannot fail to be satisfactory. Being Uni
ted States Commissioner he will endeavor to visit
the different counties on court days, and thus
trips to Alexandria in beginning and proceeding
with their cases. Discharges can be Obtained
here before Register Hill as promptly as in Rich
mond or elsewhere, and at much less expense to
parties 1t may be added that the Bankrupt act,
in connection with the Homestead exemption,
which it is now believed will be secured to the
bankrupt under the bankrupt law is the only real
relief now offered TO parties struggling in the
ally or by letter at No. ~ south Royal street,
Alexandria, Va. jy LILY
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SOLUBLE P OSPHATE
Reduction in Price!

This article in CONFUSED of Pure Ground Bone
dissolved in Sulphuric Acid, Animal Matter and
Potash.
1t contains no heavy mineral substances such
as enter into the composition Of most of the arti-
Giles sold under the name of Super Phosphates
and consequently the bags in which it is packed
though MS large rs any other, contain only l6I
hounds thus saving to the farmer ut least ~ per
cent of weight in the same bulk.
1t has less inorganic matter than those articles
which are based on Rock Guano or other heavy
material The farmer therefore derives benefit
from almost every atom of its bulk, either rs II
crop grower or permanent imprcvcr Of the soil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

I Ex-Governor William Smith, OF Virginia. ]
Warrenton, Va, July go 1870
Gentlemen l am in receipt of yours of the
18th instant asking my opinion of your Aagnum
Bonum Soluble Phosphate upon my spring
and et WITH entire Satisfactory results sui so roS far
and alongside of Turner's Anmoniated Phos-
phate, which esteem highly and without any
appearance of inferiority
1t is right that l should say that We had all ex-
truordnary wet year since the opening of spring.
Yours respectfully, VIM, SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05
PROFESSIONAL.
COUTHERN CLAIMS.
- THOMAS WILSON,
ATTORNEY AND SOLICITOR
: OF CLAIMS

ATTORNEY-AT-LAW AND SOLICITOR
,~-o -. OF CLAIMS,
No. 321 A. street, Washington, D. Z.
Practices in the Supreme Court and Court OF
Claims. c.,.rr
Claims before the Southern Claims Commission
lately authorized by act of Congress and appoint
cd by the President, consisting OF Judge Aials
of Vermont, late Senator Howell of Iowa, late
Representative Ferriss of New York ~
This Commission is authorized to receive a..
claims from the States lately in rebellion TO take
Congress sss Wv" with their Recommendation in each
No provision is ss made for sh the ~ bt
future action of Congress. The Commission will
set in Washington.
+. C. GLASCOCK, late of Fauquer CO., Va,
is authorized to receive claims and collect testi-
mony which will in proper time be presented to
this commission he will be ut Fairfax Court
House on Monday, the Goth of March; ut Wen
na Fairfax county, 21st of March; Brentsville
Sd of April; Manassas 4th of April Leesburg
10th Of April. mar lo-lm
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: z'T9 '.lE:l:H]El G:'::A:ZlEI.TEE:.
. ..Wl!:#DNEsnAYrvENING APRIL 8.
lCOMNUNICATED


DRtssING FOR HUSBAND. Are men to
blaaA foT an the folhes Of the fashions, and
the axtrsys8ance of female attire DO young
women dress and ornament themselves manly
with view of winning the admiration Of the
other sex, and getting q husband =? A woman
writes to one Of the papers that:
$50 long as gentlemen will always choose, IN
q ballroom, or any other place OF fashionable
resort, the best dressed ladies, and will. IN a
thousand ways, show their admiration and
appreciation Of dress, diamonds, and such tri-
Aes, how can the poor girl be blamed for try.
ine to win their favor AS long as men will
select wives for their dress or money, SO long
will this evil keep increasing. The vain, frivo-
lous mother will instill into the minds OF her
children vanity and frivolity and, in the
meantime, girls who have too much heart to
firt, and who are too sensible, or too modest,
or too pious, to dress in the exaggerated fash
ions which please blaSe taste, are passed by,
and become old maids, not because they are
unattractiYe, but because they could not violate
their consciences by keeping up the very fast
standard Of her society," The mistake Of our
fair friend is in supposing that wives are Sc
lected on accout Of their dress or ornaments in
one case out of ten. Brilliant dress and jewels
attract attention, and brainless tops and dand
les futter about the young women who make
the greatest display, anxious for the excite
ment and notoriety which Irritation Afford
But there is no love in their hearts, and no
marriage in their intentions, unless the splen-
did costume covers more wealth than worth
Serious minded, sensible young men look with
suspicion upon the girl who is expensivcly and
SLOWLY dressed. They count the cost OF that
sort of display. They ask themselves whether
they can afford to clothe and adorn wife in an
equally costly style How a man with a salary
Of fifteen hundred dollars, can maintain wife
whom it costs thousand dollars per year to
dress, is a problem they are not mathematicians
enough to solve.-Goltlm Age.
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Port Tobacco, Md, July 22, 1870.
Gentlemen: I used your ''Magnum Bonam
Soluble Phosphate on my tobacco crop, and
up to this time have seen a marked difference
in it's favor between it and stable manure. Of
course the tobacco is yet young, but am dis
posed to believe that the Magnum Bonum will
give entire satisfaction.
In haste, remain yours, very respectfully,
GEO. P. JENKINS.
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Charlottesville, Va. Feb. | Is

charlottesville Va, Feb. l. 1871.
MIR. Th"s. Perry, Alexandria, Va
My Dear Sir: Enclosed you will find the state
ment of my manager, Mr. Jacob o. McGebee, of
the effects of your Magnum Bonum sent me for
my last crop of corn. Mr.. McGebce has been
living with me now going on three years, and 1
think him one Of the most accurate and reliable
men it has ever been my good fortune to meet
with. Yours, GEO. G. GIIM FIR,
Near Char lottesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

WAR CLAIMS.
Congress having just passed an act creating q
of the South for stores or supplies taken or fur
nshed for the use Of the army of the United
States during the late war, the undersigned,
CHARLES WHITTLESEY, late Attorney
General of the State of Virginia, and WESTEL
WILLOUGHBY, late Judge of the Supreme
Court Of Appeals of Virginia, having associated
themselves together for the purpose of giving
special attention to this class of claims, offer to
prosecute such claims, and hereby solicit the at
tention of claimants to their facilities for secur-
ing successful results. Call upon or address.
WHITTLESEY & W1LLOUGHBY.
No. south Washington street. Alexandria, Va,
and 40 Pa nv, Washington, DC. mh9-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05
AGRICULTURAL.
N1FAT AND BONE GUANO.

An article intended for mixing only, being too
rich to be used alone
Mixed with an equal quantity OF SOIL, muck Or
powerful fertilizer at
low cost Nochem
icals required
4 supply direct from the factory, ut Chicago
daily expected by n,,,o prppv
NH 2l-lm IHOMAo rEhhl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

In conjunction with q reliable agent in Wash
ington city, we will prosecute before the Claims
Commission, recently constituted, and before
Congress, the CLAIMS of loyal persons in the
United States during the late war
Also, under recent act of Congress, PEN
SIONS due soldiers Of the war Of 1872 Address
THOMAS R. LOVE, Sen,
JAMES M. LOVE,
Attorneys at Law Fairfax G.. H., Va.
Fairfax county, Va, NH 1G-1m#
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

These instruments have been before the publ4:
for nearly thirty years and upon their excellence
alone attained an unpurchased pre-e'ninemcs,
which pronounces them unequalled. Their
TONE
combines great power, sweetness and tne singing
quality, rs well rs great purity Of information,
and sweetness throughout the entire scale. Their
TOUCH
is plant and elastic, and entirely free from the
stiffness found in so many Pianos.
IN NSHIP
they are unequalled, using none but the very
best seasoned material, the large capital employ
ed in our business enabling us to keep ccntiLr-
ally an immense stock Of lumber, &c, on hand.
EBcA All our SQUARE PIANOS have our
New Improved Overstrung Scale and the Ag
ratie Treble.
M We would call special attention to our
late improvements in GRAND PIANOS and
SQUARE GRANDS, Patented Aug. IA, 1866,
which bring the Piano nearer perfection than has
yet beenattained
Every Piano fully Warranted for Fire, Years
We have made arrangements for the Sole
Wholesale Agency for the most celebrated PAX
LOR ORGANS and MELODEONS, which We
offer wholesale and retail ut lowest factory prices
VIM kNABE g. CO.,
nov l4-eoGm Baltimore, Md.
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PRICE s54 PER 1000 LBS.
Pnnonkcy, Charles county, Md,

3cPtcH1Dc1
Dear Sir: | am much pleased with the Mag
mum Bonum. 1t is all you represented it to be.
| shall want another ton this fall.
THOs s. MARTIN.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

ITO THE LADIES.
l have Just returned from New York with the
latest styles of
FANCY GOODS,
embracing everything in the Millinery line.
Having also connected with the above the
most thorough system of STAMPING, and be-
ing familiar with the business in all its branches,
it will afford me pleasure to wait on my friends,
at the new store, No. ia King St, Alexa, va.
NJ f. FOSSETT.
Careful attention given to country custom.
mar Off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05
COUTHERN CLAIMS.

Twill prosecute before the Claims Commission
rlst constituted and before Congress the Claims of
the armies Of the U. $. during the late war. Adj
dress Washington d. G.
JOS SEGAR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

T AW OFFICE.
IL KILGOUR & BURKE,
223 IL street, Washington, D. c., and 10 south
Royal street. Alexandria, Va.
By recent act Of Congress provision has been
made for the payment of claims of loyal citizens
of the South for property taken during the late
war. The undersigned have made arrangements
in connection with their law practice toprosecute
said claims and respectfully solicit the attention
of all persons coming within the provisions of this
act. [mh 9-lml kILGOUR & BURKE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

DENTAL UAKD.
Having disposed of my entire stock Of PERU
meries and Toilet articles, 1 take pleasure in in
forming my, friends and the public generally
that from this date shall devote my whole time
Thankful for the liberal patronage bestowed
upon me for the last Is years, it shall be my con-
slant endearor to give entire satisfaction to all
who will favor me with II cir confidence
Respectfully, JULIUS DIENELT, Dentist.
1r,r
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.MACHINTSTS
GAS STEAM FIFTH NC,

GAS ANDS STEAM FIFTH NC,
wM. CoGAN,
No Is North Royal street,
Has constantly on hand large and complete
assortment of
CHANDELIERS,
BRACKETS,
PENDANTS,
STATIONARY AND PORTABLE DROP
~ LIGHTS IN ~ VARIETY : 49,,
PoRcELA1SSSSi, F RHoT r. I hks: MICA and
CUT, GROUND AND PLAIN GLOBES
STEAM PIPE, CAGES aE30 COCKS, VALVES,
Public Buildings and Dwellings furnished and
fitted np with Gas in the most substantial and
elegant manner.
Steam Work for Factories, Mills, &c, prompt
" and faithfully executed all at prices which
viii give satisfaction my SIT
q W JAMESON e. II. COLLINS
ALEXANDRIA IRON AND BRASS
n WORKS.
JAMESON s. COLLINS, Proprietors,
COR. OF ROYAL & WILKES SITS,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
@- Building Material, Mill Work and Cast
ings of every description made at short notice.
Cash paid for old Iron and Brass.
sep6-tf
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NTATION merry EPARTMENT T,

CITATION merry PARTMENT T,
(Wholesale only.y
Note, Letter and Foolscap Psper-all grades.
Envelopes, in every style, quality and price.
Steel Pens and Pen Holders.
Black and Colored Inks
States and Slate Pencils, &c, &c, al of which
will be sold at the lowest wholesale price.
Is-No goods in this department sold at retail
CHAS. w. GREEN,
ap 4-eo5t 7o King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

DR.. L. respectfully informs the public that for
twenty years he has given especial attention to
the preservation Of the natural teeth, and will
continue to do SO, and invites those who wish to
save them to call on him, knowing that many are
ment might be preserved and made useful for
life. Artificial teeth inserted only as APPROVED
BY PROFESSORS AND COLLEGES. nov 20-tf
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DOR MEN A n D 30 Us.
GOODS FOR MEMS WEAR.

GOODS FOR MEMS WEAR
We have put on our retail counter about -
pieces (about 1900 yards Of Cassimeres Tweeds.
and Cloths, at greatly reduced prices, and thirk
we can now suit all purchasers.
,nh 30 ROBERT l.. WOOD.
A ILLUSTRATORS NOTICE.-Having
n taken out letters of administration upon the
estate Of the late JAMES HILTON, this is to
e:-e notice that all debtors and creditors Of the
deceased must settle their accounts with me.
/. G. ONEAL, Sheriff,
dec l6-tf Office No. II south Royal st.
PHosPHATEs.
Magnum Bonum Phosphate.
Baughs Raw Bone Phosphate
No | Peruvian Guano-constantly on hand
and for sale by THOMAS PERRY,
feb 10 ID King street.
GAGE, Thyme md Sweet Marjoram in boxes.
- pulverized ready for use.
9. VIM RAMSAY
ap1 King and st. Asaph streets.
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EAECT GOODS.

Spring and Summer Goods.
The largest store largest stock and cheapest
goods in the State.
QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS.
Goods arriving daily in great quantities, and are
both attractive and cheap
WHITE GOODS DEP A RI NJ + IT.
Irish Linens. Muslins, Cambrics, Towels, Hand
kerchiefS, &c.
FANCY GOODS DEP art NJ T.
All the novelties of the season.
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS.
Large, cheap and attractive stock.
LADIES' FURNISHING GOODS.
Of every description, ut low figures.
HOSIERY AND GLOVE DEPARTMENT.
An extraordinary stock, choice and cheap.
RIBBON AND EN- BROIDERIE S.
In great variety.
NOTION DEP a L 4 VI n II
Complete in every respect.
STATIONERI DEP A RI NJ /.
Everything desirable.
CHILDRENS' CARRIAGES, REAL HAIR
BRAIDS, CURLS, sc.
The prices ut which the goods above specified
are offered to the trade worthy Of careful
consideration.
Gss-All goods sold ut New York jobbcrs low
CHAs. w. GREEN,
up 4-co5t IS King street.
standard and Sentinel, Leesburg Washingto
MAN, Wurrenton Index, Piedmont Virginian,
Warren Sentinel, Harrisonburg Enterprise
Page Valley Courier, Shenandoah Herald,
Charlottesville Chronicle and Shenan doah
Valley, please copy in space.
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PROFESSIONAL.

A CARD-The subscribers have entered into
n a copartnership to practice Medicine, Sur
gerry and Pharmacy. Office No. lG5 King ST.,
corner Of Washington.
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New Market, Caroline County,
February 20, 1871

Falls Church, Va. October Is, 1870
Mr.. A. r. Skinner, Alexandria
Dear Sir: The Dixie Plow bought Of you
the past season has given me entire Satisfaction,
after n thorough test. l have used the best
Northern Plows, and consider the Dixie su-
perior to any I ever used. Yours truly
JOIN l.. koOS.
For sale by ALBERT T. SKINNER
mari 10 and l2S Union St AlnSn Va
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January 9, 1871.

do not believe in pillow trials made BY the
manufacturers themselves but hope that every
farmer will at once make full trial Of the Dixie
with every pillow he can lind, and buy that which
does the best work. have not been able to sup
ply the demand, nor fill my orders for some
time, and must leave the field trials where they
rightly bel ong--to farmers themselves.
p. II. STAKkE. 1910 Main street.
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CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES!

CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES!
u CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES!
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES
CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES
One dozen Carriages, new, slightly damaged,
at half price
CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES!
Fifty Carriages from the best tArcory in the
United States ranging in price from So 80 to $50.
IE- Every Carriage warranted substantial,
and at prices lower than they can be bought
North or South.
CHAS. W. GREEN.
ap 4-eo5t rs King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

We, the judges in the Pillow Trial. on the
farm of Mr.. F. c. Williams, published in the
Whg hereby certify that it was directed to be
Judges who made the award.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

The largest store, largest stock and cheapest
goods in the State.
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CLAIMS AND PENSIONS

r. H. STABLER, MD.
NH 23-eolm f. A. STABLER, Nj. ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-04-05

1 certify that the above was sent to the Rich
mond Wing for publication by myself; that
am not acquainted with Mr.. Starkei that he had
never seen the paper and knew nothing of its
contents, and was in no wise party to the trial
Of plows alluded to.
January I, 1871. j. VI. HURT.