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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

President Grant, it is said has flushed the
draft of his annual message, but no advance
copies of it will be furnished the press, 1t will
be delivered to Congress in manuscript form.
1t is also said, that the President will commit
himself, in bis message to Congress, to Civil
Service Reform; that is, he will give in his adj
herencc to the theory that some reform ought
to take place, but will not recommend any
special system The report Of the Civil Ser
vice Commission, now in session in Washing
ton, will not probably be ready in time for the
President to make use of anything it may con-
tain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

Boston is agit;,ted at the present time by fear
least the spectators Of New York should pos
scss themselves, by purchase, of the Hoosac
Tunnel The Advertiser declares New DIRK
ring has been formed for this especial object,
with Mr.. Vanderbilt at the head, and is pres
sing the mattcr vigorously in Massachusetts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 81.

IT is GREATLY feared that the lobbyists
will flock to Washington, this winter, in greater
numbers than ever-that old schemes hereto
fore condemned are to be revived-that the
rings are to be enlarged and strengthened
and, that every kind of corruption will be used
to advance the interests of adventures, aud
plunderers of the public treasury. tits openly
asserted that preparations are being made to
win over members Of Congress, to the assistance
of these people, directly and indirectly. 1t is
to be hoped that watchful eye will be kept
upon the proceedings OF the lobbyists and their
employers, and upon tue movements of persons
in their interests in and out Of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

Dr.. }. ". Smcad, once professor Of the
Greek language at William and Mary College,
Williamsburg, Va, and at the time Of his death
occupying the same chair in the University OF
Georgia, died at Athens, Ga, recently lie
edited several editions Of the classics, and, it Is
said, was a profound scholar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

The exposure of the numerous frauds aud
dcfllcaions iu this country, it is sald has ma
terialy damaged our people in the opinion OF
the people Of Europe--and checked any diSpo-
stion in Canada for present annexation. The
liberals in England want to know if what Is seen
here is likely to be the result Of Republici'nlSm
in ENGLAND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

The Washington Chronicle has an Article
deprecating ''tinkering with the Constitution. y
This ''tnkcring with the Constitution is the
very thing that the Chronicle 5 political party
has been doing for the last seven or eight years,
damaging everything they touched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

the enterprise through? | may not presume
to attempt any praise Of them. They were
ladies whose reward is in their own conscious
ness of having done good, and they need no
eulogium from SPECTATOR.
FAuQUIER County, From the Warrenton
Index Senator Thomas VI. Latham was com
PEELED by sickness about month ago to stop at
the house Of Dr. Bailey Shumate, near Warren
ton Junction, as he returning from the
West Virginia Springs. where he had been in
quest of health and he has not been able since
that time to resume his homcward Journey.
While nut cunning, Thursday morniny. the
guard of Mr. James 4. Fishers gun hung in Il
switch, pulled the muzzle from line with his
shoulder, and caused Il discharge from which
half dozen or more shot entered the calf Of his
leg, producing painful, but, We are pleased to
learn, not very dangerous wound.
A very beautiful Southern Methodist church
is being pushed towards complexion near Broad
Run station in this county. In two weeks more
it is believed that it will be in IL condition t"
prcach in. Another church is being built by
the members and friends of the sauc Genoml-
nation near The Plains
The match race for 500 aside, between j. II.
Rixey' b. c. Mesty and Col. MoSby's $ f. Eu
gene. which was to have been run, yesterday.
over the Double Poplar course. was postponed
on account OF Indictment weather by agreement
of the judges until , clock p. H. on Wc'lnr>-
day the 18th inst
RULE OF PRACTIcE The Circuit Court Of
the l. S, Judge Bond presiding, on Saturday
made the following new rule Of practice in re-
gard to the confirmation of reports Of trustees,
masters, receivers and other officers of the
Court -
Upon the coming in Of any report Of sales
made pursuant to the order Of tins Court By
any trustee, master. receiver. or other officer
hereof, the clerk shall forthwith enter an order
proper Y entitled. Of the cause, stating that
such report will be ratified on some day at least
thirty days subsequent to tie date of such
order unless cauSe to the contrary he shown
before said day. provided, copy Of said order
BE- published in some newspaper. printed III
Richmond, three times week for three sic
ceS>ive weeks prior to said day: and it no cau-c
be shown by exceptions filed in writing on ur
before said day. then the Court shall finally
ratiIy and confirm such report Of sales.
The city Of Gu,tem lIa vas visited by DC
structivc fire on the 18th instant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

A writer in the Richmond Wing thinks it
would be better and more profitable, if the Dali
rymen Of Augusta, instead of sending milk to
Richmond, would at once, Establish butter
factory on large scale, use steam power for
churniug, employ the most expert butter ma
kcrs in the U. S., pack their products in neat
pals or otherwise, and do whatever else may be
required tc commend their butter to public ia
vor.'' We suppose that milk and butter could
both be seut-and money made upon both ar
ticles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27
SPECIAL TRIP.

~H
The steamer CITY OF ALEXANDRIA will
make special trip 70 Washington on the night
Of THU kSDAY next, Thanksgiving Day. for
the accommodation oI those who may d,Sr" +"
attend the places Of amU>"mcnt then open IN
that city. nov It'd
TNOMATD CATSUP, II pure article, by tn"
l. gallon or in quantities 20 suit, ut IA Ming Il
nov - W r. BROOkES.
WHITE SUGAR DRIPS for sale at "a
w King street.
nov - w. F. BROOKES.
CPlCED SALMON to arrive in tew days NJ
- l41 King street. ~
nov u W. F. BROOKES.
SWEET CIDER for sale Ivy
~ nov - j. I. vi LBL IN
YAcISTH>p T TWP AND cRoc'S
We would call attention to our stock OF ;he
above FLOWER ROOTS, OF recent importn-
ton and in fine order. We have few more ois
band which we offer at very low prices
nov II L. S. LEADBEATER y BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

Letters from the City of Mexico, written by
Americans, represent the insurrection or revo-
luton, or whatever else it may be called, as
spreading all over the country, with Juarez
we'll nigh helpless to resist it. On the 18th
instant the Government troops, commanded by
Gen. Folentino, were entirely routed in Du
range by the revolutionists, under command
of Cen Guerra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

The New York Tribune is anxious to con-
tribute towards the erection of monument
over the grave Of the late ThadIcus Stevens,
at Lancaster, Penn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

The Washington Chronicle states that "a
heavy pressure again is being brought to bear
against Collector Robb, of the port of Savannah,
Georgia, by parties now in Washington. 1t is
iutimatcd that be has put in false vouchers to
cover large amount of his accounts and he
will be arraigucd for trial before the U. S. Dis
trict Court, which meets at Savannah this
week. His conviction is considered certain
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

Congress meets in Washington on Monday
next There will undoubtedly be a quorum Of
Congress present, but members were never
known to be so slow in reaching Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

We have received the December number Of
the Southern Magazine, published in Baltl-
more. 1t has an attractive table Of contents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

The Emperor Of Germany has consented to
act as arbitrator between the |. S. and Great
Britain upon the question Of the disputed line
between the former country and Nanconver's
Island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

Should the Prince Of Wales die, the heir
preSumptive to the Crown would be his oldest
son. Albert Edward Victor, now about eight
wears of ago
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

The Grand Duke Of Russia visited the forth
fcations around n York, on Saturday-and at
tended services at the Greek Church on yester.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27
COMMUNICATED.

TIE LIBRARY FESTIVAL was there.
Consequently II know how it was myself. 1t
docs not enter into my plan to detail the Incl
dents Of the three nights. Indeed the under
signc ha< hewdered recollection of iced cake,
small talk, tsome very small)-good crea u,
sivery laughter and squeaking whistles imita-
ton animals got up in wood, and limitations of
sundry other things got MP in - don tknOW
What. There was ''turn-table,' and some
folks got prizes appropriate, while Others re-
cclved articles ION the contrary quite the re-
verse" There was most creditabc do-baby
bridal couple which attracted the admiration Of
MANY. and the money of one. They were
lovely pair. The groom, arraycd in Murray 5
best. looked scared and boyiSh, the bride com
posed, and both were evidently ''out'' without
the knowledge of their respective materials Il
fact which they seemed just to have realized,
am one Of the feeble minority who have de-
carcd war against oysters. Other folks ate
them and it was well they wereabundant. But
the cream, jelly and cake They were excellent,
and were at times we'll patronlzcd. In the midst
of our pleasant tetea teteS over cream Tor
two, there were delicate little notes OF personal
information for gentlemen only, presented.
Ms first mssvc | snatchcd up eagerly. hat
nice billet. duux was this? 1t WAS bret but sug-
pcStiyc-''lD cts. only that and nothing
more. 1t was doubtless al interesting CORES
pondcnce, but being one sided, had some draw
backs. | must say something OF the collection
Of pretty faces ''un cXhlbltlmn each night 1t
sounds mi>eraby COMMON place t" put compI-
urut, in newspaper, but dare to assert that
altogether they were the handsomc>t ASSEM-
blaze of ladies seen in Alexandria tor many Il
day. This is meant especially for Miss -,
who looked beautiful beyond description -
Somebody said the Library Festival Was i tail
IRE Those who took no interest may well say
20. But while, if Alexandria men had leone
out strong for it, the profits would have been
greater, it Wac success nevertheless. What
Shall be said of the ladies who so nobly carried
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

Cen Fitzpatrick is delivering lectures in
Washington on the subject Of the 'American
Stumn -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

SALE OF BONDs.-M cS>rs. Davenport ~ Co.,
Richmond, sold at auction on Saturday the fol,
lowing bonds at the prices annexed: SiC NJ Nlr-
ginia consolidated coupon bonds SGj!; Sl.Cu
United States registered per cent 81 bonds
Sll64 S2N0 l. :. l0-4O per cent registered
bonds, Sl0A!; $500 Richmond and Danii lille K. K.
t per cent bond due 1879 so: SIWJ Richmond
and DanvilIe K. X. & per cent bonds (dae lHs"J
S774 S2W0 Petersburg q per cent? Railroad
coupons. SIS; $1,000 city of Richmond u per cent
bonds S19i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-27

the enterprise through? | may not presume
to attempt any praise of them. They were
ladies whose reward is in their own conscious
ness of having done good, and they need no
eulogium from SPECTATOR.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24

BENTON, July l2.-The following mar
rative, which seems to border on the in
credible, [ learned from a reliable source
Near the quiet village of Etna, in the
township of New Diggings, quite recent
y, as three young men belonging to the
band at Democrat, were returning from
predicting at a late hour at night, arriy-
lag at the gate quite suddenly their hors-
Is became unmanageable Two of the
purity held to the frightened horses while
the other sought for the cause of the
fright. He soon discovered an object
dressed IN white near the house. Sup-
posing it to be boy that lived there
,eslng to play trick, he proceeded to
seize Il missile to throw at the strange
Object. when suddenly it turned toward
I'm, and forced him back to his COM
nanons in a great fright. In great fear
tie horses were removed to the stable
fembiing aud sweating. The men then
proceeded to the house, when the ghost
ike object came to them again, and for
tliee long and anxious hours prevented
them frome retiring. 1t has since been
seen by some of the neighbors, dressed
In different colors. The three Young
tic have either moved or are about to
move TO other and safer parts.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24

WIFE VS. LADY.-It is certainly not
In good taste for gentleman to speak Of
lis wife as his lady, or to register their
mes upon the books Of hotel as j.
Smith and lady p or to ask friend,
How is your lady?'' This is all fash
ionable valgarity, and invariably betrays
ack of cultivation. The term aoife is
far more beautiful and appropriate and
ned, whatever may De said to the
c'ntrary. Suppose a lady to say instead
o my husband" my gentleman" or
suppose we were to speak of 6 Mrs.
Fitz Maurice and her gentleman. The
ing would be positively ludicrous, and
the observe is none the less so, if right
II considered. A mans wife is his vile
and not his lady, and we marvel that the
latter term is Tot utterly tabooed in such
connection, at least by educated and in
telligent people. 1t ought to be left for
the exclusive use of the Goldfish aristo-
crazy.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24

An absent-minded editor, who is known
TO have an account at the bank, comes
from some fifty miles below our city
counting. The other night it came to a
climax, and the old man was interviewed.
$50 you want Clara p said the young
lady's father. What will you give
her ?'' Give her?' replied the newspa-
per man. looking up vacanty, ooh I'll
give her puff. -
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24

Mysterious Apparition-Three Young
MeaiFrightened From their Homes
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24
Come, 4arn ano GARDEN.
SHEEP ON EVERY FARM

The relative profit is much create,
from small flock than large one. The
grain farmer, no matter how few his
acres, can make money by keeping a few
sheep. There is always room for them
somewhere, and they consume and turn
into money food that otherwise would
waste. But he must be careful not to
| overstock
Io illustrate, suppose the farmer cul-
tlvates only eighty acres, raising grain
chiefly. He keeps few COWS and the
necessary teams. One-ffth of his farm
is in pasture, one-fth meadow, one plant
cd, one Spring grain. one wheat He
thinks he has as much stock as he can
proftably keep, but If he puts one sheep
to every five acres, he will find their pro-
ducts clear gain.
In the Spring, early, they can run on
the sod which is to be planted, and one
sheep to each acre Hill not hurt the land.
yet they will live well. After that they
can go into the pasture and will CLEAN
after the cows to advantage A run on
the stubbles after harvest will not be felt |
where each sheep has two acres, and in |
the Fall there is plenty of feed Through |
the Winter they can be kept on what the
other stock would not consume, with the
addition of a little grain.
Probably the most profitable are some
OF the coarser wooded, mutton breeders.
Their lambs sell to the butcher for high
prices, and when fat the sheep fetch as
much as yearling steer. Sixteen NUT
ton sheep we'll managed. would produce
yearly income of one hundred dollars,
where, if none were kept. nothing, would
be realized.
The greatest drawback is liability to
loss by dogs, and it is disgrace to any
State to protect its ours so we'll that they
sxpel to certain extent, the only animal
which can cheaper the meat and clothing !
IF the people. i
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24
CHE Uribunf.
From the Green Bay Gazette.
COMPENSATION,

"You think I'm mighty nervous strangerf" "Wel
am"
IF t want for making people talk,
I'd get right off the train and walk
From here to Amsterdam.
That's where live you see up in La Crosse;
Excuse ME; must talk or bust =
Since I've been there it's three years just
And now t, laugh cry, is just a toss"
'Marrieds" "why yes that's where it is you see
I've telegraphed her was WE'LL
And coming; but didn't tell
That was rich; 4 thought I'd let that be-"
It's too good luck to last you knows
And stranger, if It wasn't rash
I'd be- my bottom dollar that we smash
Before,-but pshaw, excuse me I'll go Slow
You see when married Sue and 1,
was good machinist and not poor.
Until struck it, thought. sure.
On an invention was wo- king on the sly"
'All that earned went into that concern;
A d people called me crazy too
And said I'd better stick to what I knew:
But folks will talk and have to live and learn
stranger, in all world had but one friend them
But she staunch and true
And said t would come out right she knew
Give woman, for a hacker to a dozen men, |
'sTsFas tough, sometimes, when loaf of bread.
Stood on the table, all we had -
l shonld have gone quite to the bad
a nd through it all, Sue kept her head"
" Twas her Advice that sent off at last =
She said she'd work her fingers to the bone,
And live for twenty years alone,
Rather than give it up:"-"Thank God that's mast >,
She knows I'm coming, but she doesn't know
That am rch;-She'lI be there too
Dressed N her Lest her best, poor Sue
! IL bet hundred dollars twill be Calico
The only reason'ifit DON'T will be
Because L think it will
NJ neryous!' just little; still
he luck is too good for Sue to see"
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24

One OF THE OLDEST Law QUESTIONS
THAT EVER OoCURRED.-One of the Cd
dest questions ever submitted to lawyers
Is now puzzling those of Hartford, Conn.
It seems that man who recently died
there left widow, childless, but expect
ing shortly to become a mother, BY
his will he provided that If the expected
child should prove to be boy, two-third
of the property SHOULD go to him, and
oad-third to the widowed mother. 1t,
however, the child proved to be girl.
oae-third of the estate was to go to her.
and two-thirds to the mother. The re-
suit, Of course, was awaited with an in
terest even greater than that usually be-
slowed upon such events. The result is
the widow has become the mother of
twins-a boy and girl
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24

Love MAKING AT THE Four LAKES.
One Sunday evening, lady and gen
tlenan, who don't care to see their
names in print at this time, were sitting
on the banks of Lake Mendoza, enjoying
the beautiful sunset.-They evidently en-
joyed themselves, for they remained
there some time after the sun went down
aud The gentleman carelessy whipped
the ground with his cane. Suddenly he
hit something's was an animal--and
WELL it is enough to say that neither tho
lady or the gentleman will have to buy
persumery for the next month. With
considerable speed, they left the spot for
their homes, promised to remain quiet
on the subject, bid each other good nigh
and-buried their clothes. Nobody
knows II
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24
SUMNER FALLOWING.

| Among really first class farmers-those
who thoroughly cultivate their soil, and
carry out well balanced system of re-
tation by which every acre on.the farm is
kept progressing in mprovement-there
Is seldom any necessity for losing a years
use of land by devoting it to summer
tallow. But there are yet great many
farms on which such a course of proceed
ure becomes absolutely necessary in order
to properly prepare the soil of some fields
into course of rotation. Very many of
the old farms have been for years in the
hands Of men who, having but little real
knowledge Of the nature of tie soil, and
the value Of the elements of plant food
locked up within them yet out of the
reach Of plants, never went beyond a
mere superficial surface culture in the
way of preparation. This carried on
from year to year resulted In the soil be-
becoming worn out as it is called, near
the surface, and thus incapable of pros
ducing profitable crops of any kind. -
such farms can generally be had cheap
from their present owners, and to a man
OF science and energy can be at a small
cost rendered again productive, and be-
come almost a mine of wealth. This is
especially the case on clayey or stony
soils. which, from the constant working
of the pillow to uniform depth, becomes
case hardened, as it were, i. e., an i'm
pervious coat is formed between the up
per crust of cultivated soil and the low
er stratum of soil on which the sole of
the pillow runs. 1t is here that the value
of Summer fallow is shown. The pillow
must be run below the crust, and some
of the soil yet unused, thrown up to the
surface and exposed for while to atmos-
pheric influences The next blowing
should go little deeper, and the next
after may be so managed by the help of
a three-horse cultivator as to thoroughly
mix this new soil with that already work
ed by cultivation. This new soil brought
up to the surface requires exposure and
manipulation to render it productive, and
in no other way can this be done as by
Summer following. which, in addition to
preparing the soil, also admits of the
growth of the seeds of weeds lying dor
mant in the ground, so as to be after
ward killed out when the plants are young.
Cor. Country Gent.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-08-24
THE WEEDS.

This is the seeding time of the weeds.
Instictively. as it were, they seem to have
exercised choice in the selection of time
ripening their seed, placing it when the
farmer is crowded with the labor of the
harvest, and grudges every moment de-
voted to other work. But the weeds
must be combated, for they must not be
allowed to ripen and scatter their seed to
render their eradication tenfold more
troublesome Some weeds can be extir-
pated by timely and persistent outlay
just when the seed is nearly formed =
The dock and Canada thistle are among
this class of pcrennials. All ANNALS car
be eradicated by being prevented from
seeding. Thistles cut when the blossoms
first begin to open will disappear after a
few yeass. if the practice is followed
Weeds should be cut in pastures and
fence corners, and on the road sides. We
have noticed that the elder has increased
good deal hereabouts within few years.
1t has the good sense, however, never to
step out into the fields, but contents it
self with fence corners and by-places =
We are half inclined to think thatit is
because the June blossoms of the elder
are So pretty. and its MOSES Of bright
berries so snowy in the Autumn, and il
is so modest in its claims on territory,
that the farmers suffer its clumpS to hide
| many an ugly fence corner and rough
stone heap.-4m. Rural Home.
SWEET GREEN TOMATO PICKLES.
! Peel and slice two gallons of tomatoes.
| to which add FIVE table-spoonfuls of
ground mustard. three gillS of mustard
seed, two table spoonfuls of ground pep
per, two tabie-spoonfuls of ground cin-
nauon, one tablespoonful of cloves, one
pound of brown sugar. three quarts OF
vinegar. If one chooses. one spoonful
of ground and a portion of cinnamon
bark may be used. a little celery top
gives fine favor. These pickles are
excellent.