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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

SALARIES. According to 4 bill which passed
the Board Of Aldermen last night but which
was rccommitted by the Common Council, the
following were the salaries affixed to the NUM-
cipal offices for the current year Mayor,
$500; Auditor $1,000; Superintendent Of
Gas, $500; Superintendent of Police, $500;
Clerk of Market $500; and ) per cent Oh market
rents Collectors of Taxes, ,! per cent on
amount paid to Treasurer; Chief Engineer Of
Fire Department., $50; Assessor, $3.50; Trea
surcr, 800; Messenger of Common Council,
$40; Clerk of Board of Aldermen, 5000
Clerk Of Common Council, $500; Keeper of
Aims House, $400; Physicians to the Poor,
each 800; City Surveyor, 500; Messenger
OF Board Of Aldermen, $3.50, and Steward Of
offices 800
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01
Fairfax county, je l9-lawts
DACON HALL FOR SALE.

BY virtue of decree Of tho Circuit Court Of
Prince William county, pronounced on tho 9TH
day of May, 1870, in the suit Of Carter vs. Gray
sons admir-, the undersigned, appointed Con-
mssioners for that purpose, WILL on the SLY
ENTH DAY OF AUGUST, 1871, that being
Court day, at the front door Of tho Court House.
in Brcntsvlle, offer for sale that VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND called BACON HALL, OF
which DR.. John b. GraySon died seized, con,
tanning about 4l2 acres. This land lies within Il
miles Of Gainesville, Il station on the Manassas
Gap Railroad, and is considered iirst,rate land
The improvements consist OF Il good DIV Ell
LING and out houses, &c; also Il LOT OF Ga
GROUND ut Gainesville. We are author Eli
lied to sell ut private sale.
Terms Onc-tcnth of the purchase money in
cash on tho day of sale; tho residue in three IN
stalments bearing interest from the day of sale,
and payable as follows: Enough on coni!rna-
ton of sulc to make, with cash payment, one
fourth of the whole purchase money three
cighths in one year. and tho residue in twoycar!
from the day of sale Purchasers to give bond
and the title to be retained as security for tho
deferred payments: -
POWELL HARRISON.
Pr. Wm. CO., je 20-eots Commissioners
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

FINE PoTAToEs. have received from
Mr.. Benjamin Bagget, specimen Of some OF
the finest potatoes, both as to size and quality
wo ever saw They were raised by him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

TOR SA L Z.
THAT VERY DESIRABLE AND VALUA,
BILE PROPERTY, BELONGING TO THE
COMMON WEALTH OF VIRGINIA,
KNOWN AS TIE ARMORI PROPERTY.
The Board Of Public Works of Virginia. be-
ing authorized and required to sell tho lots and
watcr-powcr belonging to the Commonwealtll
situated in the city Of Richmond, and known a.
the ARMORY PROPERTY, will offer the
same, on the premises, at public auction on the
18TH ULY NEXT ut 4 p NJ. Tho payment
to be made in State bonds, at par, and the pur-
chaser allowed credit Of six and twelve months
from the date Of its APPROVAL and RATIFICATION by
the next General Assembly.
About one-thrd of tho property, on tho west
crn boundary, i, under Il lease until LIST July,
1876, to Robert Archer j. Co., at rental Of 81, 5U
per annunl, and the sale will be- subject to it,
conditions.
This property (about six acres adjoins the OK
tcnsi~e iron works belonging to the Tredcgar
Company, bounded on one side hy the DANES
River and kanuwha canal, t2!2t feet, and tho
other Tor lower side, Al feet on j ainca river,
the fall being between the canal and river nifty
feet. =,
Plan of property is now on Gle in the Office OF
tho Board of Public Works, At Richmond to
whom application should be made for iurthcrn
formation.
By order of tho Board Of Public Works
Virginia. IHO1lAS H. nE " ~ L,
Sec'y Board Of Public Work..
Richmond Va, ap 2S-laWts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

County CoURT--The July term Of the
County Court, Judge r. H. Cockerlle to pre-
side, will commence on Monday next
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

CORPORATION FINANCES Auditor OF
the city, through the Finance Committee. sub
mitted to Council, last night, the financial con-
dition of the Corporation to the lst of June,
by which it appears that the total receipts were
Sl27, $780, 2, and the expenditures $3.50, 46S, 10,
making deficit of$2, 52s, S3-which, however,
has been liquidated, although not appearing
on the books at the date of the making up OF
the statement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

SNEAK THIEF DETECTED One of the
young ladies of the family of the late MIR. John
+. Henderson while dressing her hair, before a
mirror in her chamber this morning: saw the
face of strange man who was concealed be-
hind piece of furniture She screamed and
the man ran down the stair-steps and out IN
the street, where he was instantly caught by a
policeman, who happened to be passing at the
time and taken to the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

Tile MARKET was we'll supplied with vegc-
tables and fruits, this morning, but there was
very little change in prices to notice-thoush
the abundance is gradually bringing about a
decline. The rain iuterfered somewhat with
buying and selling. The Butchers had excel
ent fresh meats at the usual rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

RAIN was much wanted, and to-day VIC have
had fine showers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

COLLATION. AT MANASSAs.-A collation. for
the benefit of the NJ Z. Church, at Manassas,
Rev Mr. Balm, pastor, is to be given on the
18th. Tickets from fifty cents to fifty dollars
according to the ability and good will Of the
purchaser" Gen. 0. o. Howard is to deliver
an Grafton on the occasion, and persons here
and in Washington, who desire to attend, can
leave Washington on the ! Il. N. boat, at the
foot of 9th street, and this city by the $ Il. m.
train on the O., A. & NJ. Il. r. The round
trip from this city $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

~" Freight left at the Office of Adams Ex-
press Company at . p. IN. will be delivered in
Washington city the Same evening.
ie 2o-3t r. w. EDD1Ns. Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

TAUTION-All persons arc cautioned against
~ purchasing or negotiating NOTE for $50,
dated June rs, 1871, payable in two months Mt
tho First National Bank, Alexandria, En., to
the order of John Stuart WIN. B. OTIS.
Clifton, Va, 10 29-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

NJ OTICE-The First National Bank of Alex
~ andria will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th.
Paper due that day is required to be paid ON
Monday, Sd. CHAS r. HOOFt,
10 3O-3t Cashier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-07-01

T OST-Yestcrday evening, at Liberty Hall, Il
II GOLD BRACELET. The finder will re-
ceive reward by leaving it ut l. RAM MELS
Shoe Store. ~ LIT
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
No Room for Idlers.

There is more rood feeling and 40
ciability, and less ofthat despicablc I
am. .better-than.thou feeling. umono
men than among women. = z .hF
Educated to Believe It is a Disgrace
for him to bo dronc in tho grcat
busy world, n man carly starts out tc
make his fortune, dcemne an honest
employment honorable to which he /.
best adapted. And the harder he Ia
bors the greater are his rewards in
the plaudits Of his friends and the re
spect and confidence of community.
Constant employment kceps hi.
mind healthful, and contact with men
en!arges his views Of life. Thus ar
industrious, ambitious man is con
stahtly improving ana progressing N
proportion 10 his duties ana responsl
bllities
Men must work or be looked down
upon. with brain or hand they must
achievc something, or be nobodies
But unfortunately the same rule is not
generally deemed necessary for wo
men. In proportion as they arc indif
icrent TO all useful employment, and
ignorant OF all practical ideas, spend
ing thcir lives IN dreamy thonghtlcss
ness, excepting Their own ndornmehl
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
A Touching Obituary.

A disconsolate husband thus bewails
the loss of his wife, and apostrophizes
her memory;
Thus my wife died. No moro will
those loving hands pull off my boots
and part my back hair, as only true
wife can. Nor will those willing feet
replcnish the coal hod and water pail.
No more will she arise amid the TEN.
pcstuous storms Of winter, and gladly
HE herself away to build the fire with
out disturbing the slumbers of the
man who dotted on her SO artlessly.-
Her memory is embalmed in my heart
of hearts. | wanted to cmbalm her
body, but | found could emtalm her
memory much cheaper.
procured of Eli Midget, neigh
Dor Of mine, very pretty gravestone,
His wife was consumptivo, and he
kept it on hand several years, in an
ticipation of her death. But she raj
lied that spring, and his hopes were
blasted Never shall forget the poor
mans grief when / asked him to part.
with it. "Tnke it, Skinner, and may
Won never know what il is to have
your rsoul rocked with disappointment,
as mine has been !" and he burst into
= aood Of tears His spirit was indeed
n,ierlv % hrolscn
h3d tba following epistlo engraved
unon her grayestono aTo the mem
orv of Tabitba wife of Moses Skinner,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
How to Patent Lands.

For the information of any who m a,
desire TO perfect the titles, we publisl
the following directions as to th
proper method of procedure in patent
| ing lands: fi - r9io l .i
4. The patent must issue TO the &C
tual owner OF the land or pnrty hold
ing title under the warranteo, or Il
the executors, trustees, or heirs ant
legal representatives Of the person il
whom tito was vested at doath, or :,
tho guardians or minor children Of tht
deceased. .jA aHIt4Mt faIa ii
II. Warrantecs who remain til,
owners Of the land warranted and sur
veyed to them, can obtain patents II
tlcir own namos (if no oavoat romain.
undetcrmined) without furnishing an
brief or statement Of title, upon pay
ment of back purchase money, inter
est and foes. .ii alt '1f
Ill. Executors, trustees and guar
dians representing the warrantee, OIL
bis heirs, who apply for patents, should
produce evidence Of their appointment
as such. NcH 1H
InFIV. Whom the land has passed oul
of the ownership Of the original war
rantee, or party who took out the
Office. right, the applicant for paten,
will be required TO furnish evidence o.
ownership. 1oa6li ifai
V. The present owner of part of Q
tract Of land surveyed in pursuance o.
any given warrant, desiring to have .
patent in his own name, can obtain II
by having the County Surveyor make
return Of survey of such part. The
applicant will only be required to pay
his proportion of tho whole amour,
due upon the tract, with fees. Evi
dcnce of ownership to accompany ap
plication. ~.
VI When an unpatented original
tract has been sold and sub.divided
the several present owners may unite
in an application for patent and state.
ment of title, and upon payment ol
amount due, with patent and other
fees, patent will issue to them, the
said applicants, their heirs and assigns
accord'ag to their respective rights
and interests, without setting forth
the particular interests Of each.
VII. In cases where il is difficult Ia
submit the evidence of title required
by this Office in order 20 obtain a pat,
ent, any one or more of the owners Of
an unpatcnted tract can, through this
Department, discharge the lien against
said tract by the payment Of the
purchase money, interest and fees
shown to be due by the land.lien
docket, and the interest since accrued
and patent can at any time after
wards issue to those entitled to il upon
proof of ownership.
( Will The accounts in the lien
docket are calculated to juno /, 1868.
II TO the amount due, as shown IN its
proper column, there be added the
interest accruing from juno | 1868, to
the date Of forwarding the docket to
the Prothonotary, at the rate given
in the column of rate per cent. Of in
tcrcst, and on this sum interest be
calculated at the rate Of six per cent.
from tho time of forwarding the dock.
ct until the date Of the application for
patent, it will give the amount re.
quircd TO procure patent. See I'd
sec, act of goth May, 1864
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
The Farm in Indiana County.

Under tho improvident and cxtraya-
CANT donation Of the public lands for
agricultural colleges, and the creation
Of swindling land scrip, whereby spec
ulators pocketed their millions, Penn.
sylvania has become the happy pos
SCISSOR of these farms. These farms
have boon converted into asyIums for
broken down Radical politicians, who
instead Of raising prize wheat, potatoes
and turnips, exercise their fine tastes
at public expense in cultivating
double dahlias, tuberoses and hanging
baskets. These happy tenants of the
Commonwealth could not bc persua-
ded to dig. They do not purpose to
begrime their dainty fingers toiling in
the fields. Hence their agricultural
experiments arc of not much value to
the plain farmers of Pennsylvania.
One of these farms, through the in
fluencc of Watts, the present Commits.
sioner of the Bureau of Agriculture,
was located in Centre county. The
Judge wanted farm with no water,
and he found it. The gentle youths
who go to the Agricultural College to
cultivate their bulbs, and grub for
Greek roots while learning the mys
teries of sub soil plowing, discover no
font of Helicon there, but are com.
PEELED to carry thcir cistern water in
weary pitchers TO the dormitories in
the fifth story of the college building.
Another one Of these farms has its
happy location in Indiana county.
Having secured dry farm, the next
step of the Judge was 10 get a spouty
one, so as to have variety of land
for agricultural experiment. Spouty
lands arc abundant in Pennsylvania,
and there was no difficulty in select.
ing site. But what made this tract
peculiarly attractive was the fact that
the owner Of the largest part of it was
General White. The General was a
Senator, and was, of course, deeply
interested in the development of the
agricultural resources of the Common.
wealth. This consideration induced
him TO part with the paternal roods,
at about seventy-6ve dollars more per
acre than he would have taken from
a private purchaser. 1t was like tear
ing the esscs of his heart to give up
these lands, but love of his native
State prevailed over all minor consid-
erations, and Pennsylvania is thus in
possession of as spouty farm ns the
agricultural Judge Watts could wish.
Notwithstanding tho fact that Gene
raj White has disposed Of this land It
is pleasing to know that he still feels
an interest in it, and sees to it that II
furnishes an asylum for some OF his
own retainers. In this respect, II is
of moro value to him than IL hc re-
tained the fec simple interest himself.
Now that Judge Watts is at the
head of the Bureau, no might devote
this Indiana county farm to its original
crops--cranbcrrics. The land is pe-
culiarly adapted for the culture ofthis
fino fruit By dint of sub-soiling and
understanding he might raise two
crops q year. The new varieties OF
cranberry are excellent, and could be
produced in great abundance. Hang
ing baskets and double dahlias are
good in their way, but they will not
succeed in Indiana county half as well
ma crapberries. Patriot.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
The Army Officers on Grant.

George Alfred Townsend has been
out among the wilds of the West, and
visiting tho frontier posts. In letters
10 tho Chicago Tribune he tells the fol-
lowing concerning Grant and his petty
spltos and revcnges sIef i'n
Grant comes up frequently at these
posts, and few Of the army officers
adhere to him, whilc nearly all arc
FOND OF Sherman. AAie s'a
"Why are you gentlemen oftho reg
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
Suppression Of Testimony by the Ku
Klux Committee.

Tho Radicals expected great things
from the Ku. Klux Committee. They
calculated that it would be able to
accumulate a mass Of testimony
which would justify the enactment Of
the law which gives despotic power to
the President. Tho efforts of tho
committee have resulted in a com.
plete failure One after another the
lies Of such willing witnesses as the
Reverend Laain have been refnted by
the testimony Of prominent citizens
who were well known before and du.
ring the war as Union men. The
witnesses who have testified so freely
to the pcaceablc condition OF the
Southern States and to the. readi.
ness of the people to perform all the
duties of good and loyal citizens, have
been men who were summoned by the
Radical members of the committee.
Out of the mouths of their own wit.
nesses have they been condemned.
Tho Democratic members of the
Committee, Messrs. Beck, of Ken
lucky, and Blair, of Missouri, were
greatly surprised at the non.appear-
anco of certain prominent Southern
gentlemen whom they had caused 10
be summoned as witnesses, and who,
il was well-known, were in position
to give correct and truthful view oi
tho Southern situation. In view OF
tho unaccountable delay in the arrival
of those witnesses dispatch was sent
to the Southern papers, stating the
surprise that was expressed. Not
hall a day elapsed before kilograms
were received from men who had been
summoned, stating that dispatches
had been sent to them by J X. French,
the Radical Sergeant at Arms OF tho
United States Senate, announcing to
them that they were not needed as
witnesses, and that they need not
appear. Somo of the Radical members
OF the committee may have been igno-
rant of this outrageous act Of French,
but it is not likely that he acted alto
pcthcr on his own motive and entirely
without authority. A viler trick was
never rcsortod to, and this ought to
be sufficient of itself TO cast suspicion
over any report which may be made
BY the majority Of tho Ku,Klux Com
mittee. A similar attempt to suppress
testimony and to prevent an opponent
from securing tho presence Of impor-
tant witnesses would ruin any case in
court and render tho perpetrator Of
the fraud liable TO severe penalties
The Radical members of the ku.klux
Committee can be reached through
the proper channel of public opinion,
and they must be promptly arraigned
and forced TO answer for the infamous
trick which was perpetratcd for the
express purpose Of suppressing truth
Lancaster Intelligeacer. 1
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

A BUSINESS WIFE.-A western lady
writes to q noted editor on behalf OF
her husband "Won't YOU" she says,
"sco IL you can got him a situation as
cashier in bank in New York or
something of that sort. He is very
quick at figures. If you cant get
him TINT place, will you please get
him one as conductor. know you
can do 1t. And If you cant get him a
situation there, won't you lend him
$4,000, so he can start hat store
bereY He will pay you, and Twill
SEQ that he does" al
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

A SAD MIsTAKE.-An attendant q,
Mount Vernon not long since found :
lady weeping most bitterly and audi
bly,, with her handkerchief at her eyes
He stepped up TO her and said, "Ar'
you in any trouble, madam 7" "No
sir,D she sobbed. IL saw you weep
ing" "Ah r said she, chow can any
one help weeping at the grave Of th.
Father of bis Country 7" "Oh, indeed
madam" said hc, "that's IL! Th'
tomb is over yonder; this is the ice
house." it-4 lfa
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

A Mississippi negro was recently
set upon BY party in disguise and
Ku. Kluxed. On being questioned he
said his X. X friends were Of the col
orcd persuasion. He was asked why
he thought so. al smclt 'um, massa,"
was the short and convincing reply.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

Poos WEAK woMAN.-Miss Susan
Nippcr who lives in small tenement,
a lone womao, was quite frustrated
the other morning. by an early call
from a bachelor neighbor." =.
"What do you come here after r
said Miss Nipper :,
Il came to borrow matches" be
meckly replied.
"Matches! That's a likely story
why don't you make match J =
know what you come for" cried The
exasperatod old virgin "A she backed
tho bachelor into corner. You ocrs
hero to hug and kiss me almost tt
doath But you shaa't without YOU
the strongest, and the lord krops yo'
srew
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
JEFF ERsoN LiTZ,

PHYSICIAN SURGEO I,
HAVING located AZ orccoIn, Pa, offers bis
IL professional services TO the people cf that
4fsce and surrounding country.
So-All calls promptly attended to. once
and residence on Curtin st., formerly occupied
by DR.. Kline. May, l9'iy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

It is fearful thing to 500 how
some men arc made worse by trial.
II Is terrible to watch sorrow as it
sours tho temper and works out into
malevolence and misantbropy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

A good way to get sick is TO &c
shopping every day in tho week, eat
ice cream and cakes for dinner, drink
strong tea for supper TO strengthen
the nerves, and fret the balance Of the
time because yos, haven't snftioienl
means to buy all the fancy goods dis
played
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

The great Council (Lcgislature) Of
the Swiss canton Of Geneva has abol,
ished capital punishment by II against
10 voAss.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
Fishing Tacklel

UsT received, complete assortment, consist.
~ ing Of Trov, Rods, Fish Baskets. Lines and
Hooks, Of all descriptions, at
Clearheld, April 10, is7lff.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

Books are company and the COM
pany of bad books is as dangerous as
the company of bad associates, while
that of good books is like that ofgood
men. ONN .TFD |ItlInNf4 A
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

Real fidelity may be rare, but II
exists it the heart: They cnl!y deny
its worth and power who mover loved
friend, nor lsbored TO mako one
happy.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
DR. h P RuRcHEIELp,

Late surgeon Of the SD Regiment, Pennsylvania
Noiunteers, having returned from the Army
oflcfs his'professional services to the citizens
Of Clear6cld county.
re- Professional calls promptly atsen led 70.
Once On Second street. formerlyoccupied BY
Dr. Woods. fapri, ,'b6-u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

George Il. Tcwnsend calls Delaware
the tiger Of Pennsylvania,
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
A Notorious Fact!

vUNUEPE are more people troubled with Lung
Diseases In this town than any otherpiacc 0
,ts size in the State. One Of the great causes o.
thisis the use q nv impure article Of Coal largely
mixed with sulphur. Now, why not avoid 81
his. and presofve your lives, by using only
Humphreys Celebrated Coal, free from az a.,
impurities. Orders left at the stores OF hicheru
Messop and James d. Graham Sons will receive
prompt attention. ,,r,,,upvv
cicarnsld, November 80, ls7o-u
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

Whom old Carlow sits on sally's chair,
Oh don't wish that were there;
When her fairy fingers pat his head,
Oh don't wish twas me instead.
When sally's arm his neck imprison,
Oh don't wish my neck was hin
When Sally kisses Cnrlows nose,
Oh don't / wish that we're those.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16
\ a. KLINE. M. D.,

PHYSICIAN 4 SU RG E0N,
HAyING located at Peunneld, Pa, offers his
III professional services to the people Of that
place and surrounding country Allcalls promptly
aucnded 10. oct. Is II.
Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1871-08-16

The most affectionate specimen OF
amatory poetry that has come TO our
notice during the past week is the fol-