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The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

RY Act Of Congress. approved March Nh, 1871
provision is made for payment by the United
vtaGs. for all articles taken from Loyal Citizens OF
ae southern States, during the late war, by Ohcers
y, Soldiers Of the Union Army for the use of same,
nu nnu lof which compensation was not given At the
ume Of taking. Parties entitled TO payment for ar
ucles so taken are hereby informed that the under
nsned are prepared to forward and collect all claims
o his kind. Also, to
YBTAlN PENSIONS in favor Of minor heirs,
'VSows, or others entitled to same.
for further information, apply to
van Buron, April; 1871 3m
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18
New GoodS---NeW Goods,

IGEO z. GROSS & CO., are now receiving
NEW and DESIRABLE lot Of Goods Of all
escriptions suitable for this market To
(hich he invites the attention of all, particu-
(Hy cash customers, as they will be sold at
|reat bargains. 3w june 20
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

EU A Washington dispatch Of the
1lth, says that the postmaster general
ha. determined to readvertise the routes
awarded to accepted bidders who have
failed to comply with their contracts
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

tY- Attentiontion Is directed to the Law
Card Of Col. W. GLASS Fort Smith, formerly
ofthe firm Of Cabell & Glass. The Colonel
will practice in all the courts the State and
give special attention to the collection OF
claims
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

[sr Judge LAFAYETTE GREGG Of the Su-
Ine Bench of the State, and the late 1t.
JAS. NJ. JOHNSON, came up from Little
kk Thursday and passed up to theil homes
Iirday'
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

L. Col. LOGAN II. RooTs, L. S. Marshal Of
/ western District, came up on the steamer
W. Rock Thursday, and returned below by
1. on Saturday morning.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18
RIVER NEWS,
TUESDAY, July Is, 1871.

IVESUATs VUIy Tor Fv'F'
The River remains at about the same stage
Sm our last report. The small boats now
running meet with no difficulty. Weather
very warm, and rain much needed.
Inc Little Rock arrived last Thursday and
we Fort Smith yesterday.
Inc Fort Smith goes down this morning.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18
Lumber-Lumber.

Mr.. W. p. MOONEY received by Flat and
Steamboat, the past week, large and desir-
able lot Of Lumber. Orders Ill from plank
% lOO. 900 feet.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18
REMOVED.

l. office of the VAN BUREN Press has
,omoyed to rooms OVER THE
|ST OFFICE.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

|tB~ BREWERY & Co.. have just finished
trning another kiln of 100000 Brick at their
frd. Send your orders early ard have them
Dled. Price as low as at any other yard.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

tY- Judge JNo. NEAL left on the Little
Rock Friday for Little Rock.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

- Why dose the minister have more
wives than any body else? Because he Of
ven nsrries couple at ono time.
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18

DRINKERS will do well to 20 to BOS.
DTICK'S & cos for their brandy and
whiskey. They keep the hest.'
The Van Buren press., 1871-07-18
Van Buron
Tin Shop.

INHE subscriber wishes to give notice to his
i friends and the people generally, that he snll
continues to manufacture and keep on hand good
assortment OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
TELEGRAPHIC.
DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE
FROM WASHINGTON.
CONGRESS-,

CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON, March 2O.-On the motion of
Mr.. Johnston, of Va, leave was granted the
Bank OF Virginia and the Farmers Bank of
Va. to withdraw memorials from the files and
have, them referred to the Committee on
Southern Claims
Also TO allow Mrs. Martha Bohrer to with.
draw her memorial and have it referred to the
Committee on Revolutionary Claims.
MIR: Johnston, by unanimous consent, intro
duced bill amending the act dividing the
State Of Virginia into two judicial districts.
The amendment provides that in lieu of max
ing copies of papers in suits which are to be re-
moved from one Va. Circuit Court to another,
the original papers in such suits shall be trans
mitted ........ .
Mr.. j ohnston explained that the new bill was
merely intended to save suitors the expense of
copies Of papers
1t was explained also by Mr. Lewis and
agreed to-
In the House of Representatives upon the
call of States for resolutions, &C., Buffers Ku-
Klux bill was introduced and referred to the
committee on the judiciary, but Objection was
made to its being printed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
Baltimore, July %, 1871

BALTIMORE July Is, 16IU
Gentlemen: 1t affords ME great pleasure to
testify to the virtues of the Magnum Bonum
Fertilizer, a. tested this spring at my country
residence Nestlewood.
tried it upon old grass now sod, flowers, veg
ota bles, &c, and in all cases with the most mark
cd success
sowcd lawn grass seed whore tho subsoil was
of hard clay, with only one inch Of top soil, and
that poor and ssve 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
most remarkable stand of grass, for it's age, they
over saw. l can therefore say that for grass
lands vegetables, &c, your Magnum Bonum
surpasses any Fertilizer hayo ever soon. Very
truly, yours, w. CoURTENAT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
February J, 1871.

Geo G. Gilmer, esq:
Yours asking tho result of my experiment. with
Magnum Bonum is to hand.
The Fertilizer was applied to corn Mt planting
May 5th, with machine (wheat drill, with all
tubes but two removed,) depositing same with
seed at tho rate Of so pounds per acre. On June
hundred pounds per acre, ploughed in at last
working of corn. The first application acted
finely, causing the crop to push with vigorous
growth second to mono, considering the difference
application made when tho corn was beginning
to suffer for rain was entirely satisfactory III it's
resuts, producing steady, rapid growth and
development throughout the season, and full
rcmunorative return ut gathering The Magnum
Bnnum ranks among tho best manures over used.
Respectfully J. o. McGKbEE, Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE
Reduction in Price!

dissolved in Sulphuric Acid, Animal Matter and
Potash ..,.. '........ :.
It contains no heavy mineral substances such
as enter into tho composition of most of the art-
Giles sold under tho name ct Super Phosphates,
and consequently the bags in which it is packed,
though US large as any other, contain only l67
pounds, thus saving to tho farmer at least ~ per
cent of eight in the Same bulk.
1t has less inorganic matter than those articles
which are based on Rock Guano or othor heavy
material. The farmer therefore derives benefit
from almost every atom Of its bulk, either as n
crop grower or permanent improver of the soil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

CLOTHING HOUSE Attention is directed to
the advertisement of the clothing house of MIR.
Simon Waterman, in another column. Mr..
Waterman has large and we'll selected stock
of gentlemen clothing, from which tho most
fastidious taste can be supplied land the rates at
whichhas goods are disposed of, when ccompar-
ed with the prices ruling in other cltles' are
low indeed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

MAYORS OFFICE John David, colored, ar
rested for completely with Robert Jordan, col
ored in stealing chickens, was discharged for
want Of evidence.
John Butler, colored, for improper conduct
in the market, was whipped and discharged.
Thomas Morrissey, discharged soldier from
Fort Foot, for improper conduct on the wharf,
was fined and discharged.
Erastus FRAZIER, colored, for disorderly con-
duet at the corner of Cameron and Royal streets,
was fined and discharged.
William Whitley, for disorderly conduct, was
discharged with an admonition.
A resident Of Fairfax, for improper conduct,
was sent to Jail.
NIGHT REpoRr-Night clear and warm.
There were no disturbancesaud no arrests. Two
dodgers were accommodated at the station
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

[Ex-Governor William Smith, Of Virginia. ]
Warrenton, Va, July go 1870
Gentlemen I am in receipt Of yours Of tho
18th instant asking my opinion Of your Magnum
Bonum Soluble Phosphate upon my spring
crops In reply have tried it on corn, roots ct
and alongside of Turner's Ammoniated Phos-
phate, which I esteem highly, and without any
appearance Of inforiori!y.
It is right that should shy that we had an OK
traordinary wet ysar since the opening of spring.
Yours, respectfully, WIN. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

wN.-Fshto IN is gradually putting
on it's Spring appearance The plank foorings
have nearly all been laid and the packing and
fish houses are ready for the fish when they ar
rive. Retreshmcnt booths are open, and tho
stir of business is daily increasing. Mr.. James
Colemans new hotel is rapidly approaching
completion, and when finished will be consid-
cradle improvement to the place. Small .Jags
of FISH, chiefly from Windmill Point, Fowlke's s,
and from the OILERS are arriving and selling, to-
day, ut the following quotations: Shad sl4 to
Ii per hundred, herring $lS per thousand, rock
II cents per bunch, and perch cents per bunch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
Port Tohocco Md ,July % 1870

Port Tobacco Nd, July p 1870.
Gentlemen I used your "Msgnunl Bonum
Soluble Phosphate on my tobacco crop, and
up to this time havc soon a marked difference
in it's favor between it and stable manure: OF
course the tobacco is yet young but am dis
posed to beliove that tho Aagnum Bonum will
give entire satisfaction.
In haste, remain yours, very respectfully,
GEO. p. JENKINS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
New Market, Caroline County,
February ~. 1871.
i LII Siarkr. ESQ

7. IT. StArkc, esq:
Dear Sir-lncIoscd you will find Il certificate
which l send you for your Dixie Pow. ]
have been actliatcd from no nthcr motive but
alone from the merit of the Plow. ! fear the
certificate may be too lengthy for publication
should you desire it, but l felt desire to do
your Pfow justice, and at the same time to do
w att no in Justice, and show tho reasons why
thought your Pow the best, and my opportun-
ties for Judging OF the two Plows. You can
mako such diSposurc a. you may choose Of the
certificate. am very respectfully, &c,
JoIlN H. TALIAFHRRO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
Charlottesville, Va, Feb. |, 1871.

Charlottesville, Va, Feb. l, 1871.
Mr.. Thos 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 Bonunl sent me for
my last crop of corn. Mr.. McGebee has been
living with me now going on three years, and L
think him ono If the most accurate and reliable
men it has ever been my good fortune to meet
with. Yours, GEO. G. GIN, Err,
..r.. Near Charlottesville
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

SPRING FASHIONS. Lindheimer has
gone to New York for her stock of spring bon
nets and millinery, and writes that she will re-
turn with Us elegant an assortment IS was
ever before brought to this market.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

CLEAN RECORD. There is not single crimi-
nal case on the docket of the County Court for
this County, nor single inmate ofthe Jail from
Alexandria County.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

VISITING FIREMeN.-A delegation of the
Southwark Hose Company of Philadelphia was
in this city yesterday. While here they visited
the Iydmulion engine house and took look
at their old reel, now belonging to the Column
bia Company Of this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

"RoosTERs. The ''roosters," descrip-
ton of which appeared in the Gazette day Or
two ago, have made their appearance in large
numbers in this city, and the noise they make
is ''fearful."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
Falls Church, Va, October Is, 1870.

Mr. A II. Skinner, AIcIandrla:
Dear Sir: Tho Dixie Plow bought of you
the past season has given me entire satisfaction,
after n thorough tcst. l have used the best
Northern Plows and consider tho Dixie" su-
pcror to any ever used. Yours truly,
john l.. kOON.
For sale by ALBERT T. SKINNER,
mar 10 and II S. Union ST., Alexa, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
PRICE sA PER 5000 LBS.
Pomonkoy, Charles county, Nd, !

September 10, 1870.
Doar Sir: am much pleased with tho Mag
mum Bonum 1t is all you represented it to be.
| shall want anchor ton this fall.
THos 3. MARTIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

CAloMEL at discount Defiance to South
crn Feyers. Good digestion secured by using
Simmons Liver Regulator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

OvEnBoAKp.-Mr John Swallow, while in
boat making Il line fast to the steam mill wharf
near Fishtown, this morning, fell overheard and
would have drowned had not Mr. r. G. Arm
strong who happened to witness the accident
from his cooper shop, jumped Instantly into a
boat zone to his assistance, and rescued him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

CAVALRY COMPANY 1t was stated in the
Gazette last week that project was on foot by
which to raise cavalry company. 1t is now
understood that !. Sufficient number Of names
for the purpose have been obtained and that a
meeting will be held at Cats tavern, West End,
next Friday night to perfect an organization.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

YEsTERDAY-The weather yesterday was
delightful and the Churches were attend
ed by large congregations In consequence Of
the absence of Rev Mr.. Benson, who is attend
ing Conference, no services were conducted in
the NJ. P Church. Rev. A. W. Wilson, P. E.,
preach ed morning and night at the quarterly
meeting of the M. 4. Church South. DR..
Walker of the Theological Seminary oficiated
in Christ Church. The pulpits of the other
Churches were occupied by the resident Clergy.
Many persons were in the streets during the
whole day-among them large number of
people who came from Washington. During
the afternoon the grave yards and other subur-
ban resorts we're visited by many strollors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
J. NJ. HURT,
j.. G. WILLIAMS,
w. ". CHRISTIAN,
J. B. WILLIAMS,
} AZ. :. GILLIAN.
January q, 1871.

do not believe in p!ow trials made by tho
manufacturers themselves, but hope that. every
farmer will at once make full trial of tho Dixie
with every pow he can find, and buy :hat which
does the best work l have not been able to sup
ply tho demand, nor fill my orders for some
time, and must leave tho field trials where they
rightly bel ong-to farmers themselves
T. H. STARKE, 1440 Main street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

GARDENING is going on quite briskly in
different parts of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
.9GRECTLT UR.4L.
DIXIE PLOW.

| BY invitation of Mr.. F. G. Williams, of the
county of Nottoway number Of gentlemen as
sembed al, his residence Saturday, December
H value Of the Dixie, Pow, manufactured by
Starke Il Co., and any other that might enter
the field of competition.
The plows were taken to the field ut half-past
two o clock p. M; the following gentlemen act
Robert Scott, Jas. S. Gillian, VIM. r. Christian,
Richard Epes, Dr. Daring, Sidney Graves,
Walton Sydnor +. c. Williams, &. n. Seay and
j. NJ HUT. Mr.. s. Graves and Walton Sydnor
were the principal plowmen, Mr.. w: Sydnor
working tho Watt pillow and ). Graves the Dixie
both of whom handled them with mastery
skill and success ...
The plows entered were the Dixie two-horsc
right and left hand plows, and tho Watt two
horse left hand Soon after tho trial commenced.
the beam of the Dixie right hand broke in two
and was laid aside, the contest being narrowd
to tho Watt left hand and Dixie left hand. The
soil first sclcctcdwas stubblc loan without soil;
but as the plows wero new, and did not turn III
consequence of the roughness of the castings, al
tor short trial it was decided to take them to
another field where the soil was well trodden,
tenacious clay, with q timothy sod covered with
vegetation and with straw. The plows hero per-
formed their work admirably, cutting and turn
ing clear without choking.
As tho Dixie was now conner, the contest
waxed warm, most of the judges took hold Of it
to test personally its practical working. While
there Is no intention To do injustice 10 any, AS
neither party had agent 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 just
| fy its publication
Tho award of the judges was unanimously in
favor Of the Dixie on the following grounds:
1st. 1t cut deeper Through.
ID 1t cut 4 wider Through.
Sd. 1t moro cttcctually inverted thosod
4th The draft seemed to be no greater.
9TH The mechanical arrangement for altering
cut was deemed more simple and efficient.
At the conclusion of their some of tho judges
were so pleased rs to determine to order thenf
for their own Use. j. NJ. HURT, Secretary.
certify that the above was sent TO the Rich
mond Wing for publication by myself that l
am not acquainted with Mr.. Starko; that lie had
never seen the paper and knew nothing Of its
contents md was in no wise y party to the trial
Of plows alluded to.
January + 1871. j. VI. HURT.
We tho judges in the Pillow Trial on the
farm Of Mr.. +. c. Williams, published in the
Wing hereby certify that it WAS directed to be
sent 10 that journal ~ Il communication by the
Judges who made tho award.
j. NJ HURT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
E.7.NaL CO.N.WERCE.

ing that some partial friend suggests me as a
proper person to represent the people Of this city
in the next House Of Delegates. I fully appre-
cate the compliment paid me by "A Conserva-
tive" but desire to state thai my inclinatons do
not lead me to aspire nor will my business per-
init me to accept the office therefore wish it to
be distinctly understood that am not an aspirant
for that position. Very respectfully,
NH 4-It f. A. REED
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

The Markets.
BALTIMORE, March 20.-Va. is, old, sat
bid, 81 asked; do 1866, 65 bid, 10 sked do
1867, g. bid; do. coupon, old, Is bid; do. cou-
pom, new, GO bid
New YORK, March 20.-Flour very firm
changed.
LONDON, March 20-l:30 p m.-Consols
for money 9225 for account WI. American
securities quiet.
LIVERPOOL, March 90, II :30 a. motion
quiet and steady; uplands 7ia7s. Orleans ia
r.
NEw YORK, March o0.-Stocks active.
Va. skies Gs; DO now 70. Money easy at a.
Gold steady at H.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

Alexandria Grays will be held at American Hall
tomorrow night, at s O'clock. Business of i'm
portunce will DO transacted. A full attendance
is requested.
NH O-2t w. Is. PRICE, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

REMARKs.-We have no change to note in the
prices Of Grain. The market for Wheat is &C
tive for choice samples. at fair prices; receipts
are very light, the offerings aggregating but S42
bushels red, which changed hands at l4O, l5O,
lGO and lS6-latter figures for strictly prime
Corn is Inactive; offerings of 400 bushels mixed,
with sales reported at IS Oats are steady; sales
of 800 bushels at o. Other articles unchanged.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA,. H.aRt'A 90.
Run RosE............. 604 MOON sETs........ 0.U
SUN SITS. $685.. 6l2
ARRIVED.
Steamer Columbia Harper, Baltimore, TO b
Wheat.
Steamer Wawaset, Fowlkes, Currioman, to
Potomac Ferry Company.
MEMORANDA.
Schr B G Terry, Birdsall, for Hoboken, hence
at New York 18th inst
Schr Susan, Sears, from Boston for this port
arrived ut Vineyard Haven 18th inst
Schr Montana, Bearse, from Richland for
this port, arrived at Newport 10Th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

Mission AT ARLINGTON. For year past
some of the students of the Theological Semi
nary have conducted the services Of the Episco-
pal Church at Arlington, Va, and their mission
AIRY efforts have been attended with 50 much
success that it is proposed to erect u plain build
ing there for church and Sunday school uses.
The Observation-Disclosures says ''Thcre are
about thirty families living in that vicinity VINO
are attendants at the services, and the number
is likely to be increased Arlington is four
miles from Washington, six miles from Fall
Church, and five miles from Alexandria, and
nearer than those three points there are no
churches of any denomination. The building
now used is very uncomfortable and inconyen-
lent school.house A church lot has been CIV
Ell, and it is proposed to erect, if funds can be
obtained, a neat inexpensive church edifce to
seat about $50 persons A great interest is telt
in this enterprise by the people living in the
neighborhood Many of them consider them
selves too poor in pocket to contribute money,
having their places to rid Of war desolation,
but are quite willing to allow the use OF their
horses for hauling which will be equivalent to
money Bishop Johns has given his recommen-
dation of this work, and has also made Il con-
tribution of$5O toward the building fund. "
w. Il \. r. II. CAsE.-Ln the Circuit Court
of the u. S. in Richmond on Thursday last, be-
fore Judge Bond, the rule in the case of Shoe
maker vs. French was disposed Of This rule
was against James S. French, to show cause
why he should not be fined and attached for a
contempt of the court in violating its decree of
81 of June 1870, by bringing suit in another
jurisdiction to have retired the same questions
decided by this Court, under said decree Mr.
French filed his answer denying any intentional
contempt in bringing the new suit, but the
Court WIS of the opinion that the new suit was
in contravention OF its decree, and therefore
ordered that Mr.. French should dismiss his
new suit or be attached. Mr.. French elected
to dismiss his new suit Counsel for Shoemaker
G.. w. Brent and j. d. Smith, and for
French j. H. Gilmer H. O. Claughton and
Robt. Ou'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20
j. VI. HURT.

We tho judges in the Pillow Trial on the
farm Of Mr. +. c. Williams, published in the
Wing, hereby certify that it was directed to be
sent 10 that journal ls 4 communication by the
iudgcs who nadn tho award
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-20

= MINATOR, Bed Bug E1terminator and
Insect Powder-a large supply just received and
for sale by
NH 20 f. s. LEADBEATER & BRO.
TNGLISH BREAKFAST TEA-aprime AZ
d ticle just received, together with Al full line
of Green and Black Teas.
g. WIN. RAMSAY,
NH 20 s. f. cor. King and St Asaph SITS.
r ANDRETHS EARLY ROSE and EARLY
II GOODRICH POTATOES, for sale by
NH 70 E. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.