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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16
TELEGRAPHIC.
DfSP4TCHES TO THE d ETTE.
FOREIGN NEWS.

LONDON, March lG.-A special dispatch from
Lille to the News says the battle6elds in the
North of France threaten to become a focus of
pcstence Dead bode, are found floating in
the dykes and marches, and active measures
have been taken for their interment.
a telegraph special from Amiens says the
future German army of occupation in France
will consist of the Saxon and Wurtcmburg
corps and the Seventh Prussian corps.
There is a rumor that Riccotti Garibaldi is
in Paris.
The Times special tclcgraphs that the pres
ence of numerous Garibaldians in Paris has a
very disquieting influence upon the population.
LONDON, March lG.-Thc Times on the la
bors of the High Commission anticipates an
easy settlement of the fisheries question: but is
not sanguine as to the arrangement in the case
of the Alabama Claims.
The Times expresses regret at the limited
powers held by the Commission.
LONDON, March ia Times special dis
patch from Paris says the French Cabinet has
decided to appoint NJ Vaentin Project Of the
Paris police This indicates measures for the
suppression of all popular tumults. The police
will, however, permit the usual mid-ent gath
crings, and disturbances are feared.
An inAammatory journal, the Ami du Pcu-
pie, appeared in Paris yesterday, and was at
once seized by the police.
Councils of the Ministers are to be lcld at
the Versailles prefecture
Receptions of Foreign Ministers hereafter
will be held at their residences in Paris.
proclamation has been addressed by the Minis
er-of.Wur to the Mobile Guards compliment
ing them upon their efforts for the cause OF
France and concludes us follows Nothing
can long arrest the destnies of France. Cour
arc Patience and PATRIOTISM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16
MAGNUM BONUM
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATE
Reduction in Price!

dissolved in Sulphuric Acid Animal Matter and
Potash.
1t contains no heavy mineral substances such
as enter into the composition of most of the srti-
ccs sold under the nnmo of Super Phosphates,
and consequently the bags in which it il packed
though as large rs any other, contain only lGI
pounds, thus saving to the farmer at least ~ pei
cent Of weight in the same bulk.
1t has less inorganic matter than those article:
which arc based on Rock Guano or other heavy
material. Tho farmer therefore derives benefit
from almost every atom Of its bulk, either rs Il
crop grower or permanent mproycr Of the soil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16
Baltimore. July %, 1870.

Gentlemen: It affords mo great pleasure TO
testify to tho virtues of tho Magnum Bonum
Fertilizer, as tested this spring at my country
residence, Nestlewood.
tried it upon old grass, new sod, flowers veg
eta bles, &c, and in all cases with themes mark
ed success.
sowed lawn grass seed where the subsoil was
of hard clay, with only ono inch Of top SOIL and
that poor, and gavo it dressing of Magnum
Bonum on april 10, 1870. By the 10th Of May,
the grass was two inches high, and very thick
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
over saw l can therefore say that for grass
lands, vegetables, Sc, your Magnum Bonum
surpasses any Fertilizer l have ever seen. Very
truly, yours, w. CouRTESAf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

na@ BACHELOR HAIR DYE.-This superb
Hair Dyo is the best in the World-Perfectly
Harmless, Reliable and Instantaneous. No dis
appointment. No Ridiculous Tints, or Unpleas-
ant Odor. The genuine w. A. Bachelors Hair
Dye produces IMMEDIATELY q splendid
Skin but leaves the Hair Clean, Soft and Beau
tiful The only Safe and Perfect Dyo. Sold by
all Druggists. Factory, 16 Bond st., New York
New York, ian 20-eoly
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The Markets.

LoNpoN, March 1G-ll.3O a III. --Cons"Is for
mnrcv 9l5: for account o. American securities
firm Stocks firm.
NEW YORK, March li.-G"ld steady 1T H.
Stocks very strong. Money easy. Virgins ts
CT; do new GG3. Flour Il shade lrlnrr. Wheat
is II trtc better. Corn quiet and firm.
BALTIMORE, March lG.-Virgina SKIES, OLD
:12t bid, 52l asked do. 1866, Is bid d" 1867, "
bid do. coupon old, GGt bid, GIL.
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February !, 1871.

Geo. G. Gilmer, esq:
Yours asking the result of my experiment with
Magnum Bonum il to hand;
The Fertilizer was applied to corn ut planting
May 9Th, with machine lwheat 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 none considering the difference
"a to time in favor Of its competitors. The second
application made when the corn was beginning
to suffer for rain WAS entirely satisfactory i'll its
results, producing a steady, rapid growth and
development throughout the season. and full
rcmunerativc return at gathering. The Mugnum
Bonum ranks among the best manures ever used.
Respectfully, ]. o. McGEBEE, Manager
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

AgGRAPE WINE FOR SICKNESS. Decided
~ one of the incest and most crcditablo of any
advertised article we have ever seen, is the wine
bearing the above name, from the vineyard OF
Mr.. Alfred Spcer, of Pasac, n. j. This vino
is expressed rr, III the Oporto grape, which, un-
der the hand of Mr.. Spocr, has been brought to
state Of great perfection. The wine possesses
the very highest medicinal virtue. and certainly
us III article of beverage it is not in our Judg.,
ncnt, to be surpassed in color, taste, or any Of
the qualities Which constitute pure mild and
agreeable winc.-Bostom Transcript.
For sale by Druggists. mar l3-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

Ex- Governor William Smith, of Virginia.
Warrenton, Va. July 80, 1870.
Gentlemen I am in receipt of yours Of the
18th instant asking my opinion Of your Magnum
Bonum Soluble Phosphate upon my spring
crops. In reply, / have tried it on corn, roots
and millot with entire satisfactory results so far
and alongside of Turner's Ammoniated Phos-
phatc, which esteem highly, and without any
appearance Of inferiorily.
It is right that should say that wo had An ex-
traordinary wet year since thcopening of spring.
Yours, respectfully, WIN. SMITH.
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Port Tobacco. Md, July % 1870.

IOFL lOUNCCO, IIu, JUIy IoIV:
Gentlemen used your "Magnum Bonum
Soluble Phosphate on my tobacco crop, and
up to this time 1 have seen marked difference
in its 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.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

pa MEDICAL-Essays for Young Men, on
great SOCIAL EVILS and ABUSES, which
Interfere with MARRIAGE-with sure means
of relief for the Erring and Unfortunate, diseas-
ed and debilitated. Sent free of charge in seal
ed envelopes Address HOWARD ASSOC1A-
TON, No rs Ninth street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia, feb l3-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16
SPECE9L NOTICES.

BIZ IHE GREAT FERNAL SPECIFIC.-No
class OF invalids are more sensitive to changes of
season and variations Of temperature than dys-
pcptlcs, and persons of bilious habit. Tender
lungs are not more easily affected by these vi
cssltudes than feeble stomuchs. If there is a
tendency in the system to indigestion, bilious
ness or bowel complaints, the variable weather
OF early spring is almost sure to develope one or
the other Of these ailments. lntermtten fevers
are also more prevalent in the spring months
than ut any other season except autumn. In
view of these facts this seems to be proper
time to invite especial attention. to Ho5teter's
Stomach Bitters, medicine, which for long
series years, has proved superior to all Others
rs remedy for the above named disorders, and
rs protection against the miasma which fire.
9uently produces and always aggrarates them.
1t was formerly the practice to give violent ca
thartics as Spring medicines nor is the custom
yet entirely obsolete. Nothing, however, can be
more ill-judged and unphilosophical. The chill
ing moisture with which the air is loaded ut the
breaking up of winter, presses heavily upon the
vital forces of the body, and reinforcement, not
depletion is what it requires The Bitters is n
genial and excellent tonic, moderate alteratiye
and just enough of an aperient to regulate, with
out convulsing, tho bowels. 1t is, therefore, Il
specific peculiarly adapted to the present season.
NH 13-cOlw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16
Charlottesville. Va, Feb. l, 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 Bonum sent mo for
nv last crop of corn. Mr.. McGebee has been
living with me now going on three years, and
think him one Of the most accurate and reliable
men it has ever boon my good fortune to meet
with. Yours GEO G.. GILM, Err,
Near Char IOttesville.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16
ARMSTRONG, GATOR & CO.,

importers and JoDDerS OF
BONNET TRIMMING AND VELVET
RIBBONS, BONNET SILKS, SAT-
ms AND VELVETS,
Blonds Netts Grapes, Ruches, Flowers, Feath-
crs, Ornaments, Straw Bonnets and
Ladies' Hats, Trimmed and
Untrimmed, Shaker
Hoods, &c,
237 and $50 Baltimore street,
BALTIMORE, MD,
Offer the largest stock to be found in this coun-
try, and uncqunled in choice variety and cheap
ness, comprising the latest European novelties.
Orders solicited and prompt attention given.
Baltimore, mar l3-lm%
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

CAVALRY CoMpANY.-Somc Of the young
men of the city and ncighborhood contemplate
forming cavalry company. Forty, it is under
stood, have already expressed Il willingness to
join such an organization, and Il meeting for
the purpose of taking definite action will, it is
said, he held at Cats tavern, West End, next
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PRICE S54 PER 5000 LBS.
Pomonkcy, Charles county, Md, |
Scntamher 10 1870

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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A LENANDRTA LIBRARY.

4 LENANU FIA LIBNA I.
N SUBSCRIPTION PRICES.
Notice is hereby given those who wish to sub
scribe to the Library for tho year commencing
April lst, proximo that the prices of subscrp-
ton have been fixed as follows, viz: $3 ST one
year; 81 for six months, and 81 for three months.
Now is the timo to subscribe, and thus secure for
yourselves and families large amount of the
best reading for very small consideration. -
The price Of subscription may be paid to the
Treasurer, f. ). .Leadbeator, ut his drug store
ON Fairfax street, or to tho Librarian. at the
Library Room. X KEMPER,
NH 13-ro3t Prcst Alex Library Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

NOTICE-By virtue of resolution of the
~ Board of Directors of the Shenandoah Val
ley Railroad Company, held at Alexandria, on
Tuesday, the 14th instant, q general meeting OF
the Stockholders of the said Company will be
held at Charlestown, Jefferson county, West
Virginia, on TUESDAY, the 18th day OF April
1871. A full attendance is respectfully requested
p. b. BORST, President
r. = Gp.ysoS Secretury NH l5-4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

TIE COLUMBIA FIRE CoMPANY.-A meet
ing of the Columbia Fire Company was held
last night ut No. TO- South Royal street. the
President, William Kilgour i'll the chair, and
A. j. Marshall Secretary. In the absence of
Mr. George Bryan, chairman, Col. Ball sub
mitted the report of the committee appointed
to prepare Il constitution and bylaws. the con
sideraton of which occupied considerable time,
but after various amendments, they were
unanimously adopted.
Mr. j. f. Picrpoint, from the committee APP
pointed to solicit subscriptions, reported that
the collections up to last night amounted to
S3OG.
COL Nj. d. Ball, D. A. Windsor and r. j.
Daingerfeld were appointed committee to
purchase pair of horses for the use Of the
company.
NJ Mclean, W. H. Claridge and j. T..
Pierpoint were appointed a committee to pro-
cure L suitable uniform for the members of the
company.
1t was determined to have 4 trial of the new
steamer on Friday evening next ut 3 Q clock,
at such place as the commander may designate
W. H. Underwood, W. H. Claridge and NJ
Mclean were appointed the standing commit
tee to whom applications for membership
should be referred, and the names of w. I.
Bremen, James Beach, l. Echberg, Col. X.
Kemper, Allen Ramsay, Capt. John S. Chap
man and Col. W. d. Massey, being presented
were so referred
Messrs Underwood, Marshall and Glover
on were appointed a committee to confer
with the Fire Wardens and Committee
Public Property of the City Council with ret
erence to the preparation OF the house tor the
,,,,nopoy If the cOmplnV.
The meeting then adjourned.
Rom THErr.-While Mr. Thomas Downe!
was engaged in cutting in halves side OF Oh
con, at his store, corner Of Cameron and falr
fax streets, this morning, he was called Tor
moment to wait, on customer, and when lit
came back the bacon was gone. \ thief nat
carried it off,
ST. PATRIcKs DAY-To-morrow will be 81
Patrick Day. In former years the day Wa
always celebrated here, but the custom, Will
many others, was swept away by the war; ah'
has never been re-established
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16
january ., ISL.

do not believe in plow trials made by the
manufacturers themselves. but hope that every
farmer will ut once make Il full trial OF the Dixie
with every pillow he can md. and buy that which
does the best work l have not been able to sup
Div the demand nor ill my orders for some
time, and must leave til" fi"Id trials where they
rightly bel ong-to farmers themselves.
p II. STARKE. l440 Main street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

MAYORS OFFTcE.-Georee Smith, coloreYd,
for disorderly conduct at a ball given at the
house OF Or Winston Bagby. on the Catho-
lie burying ground lane, and for assaqltlug a
white woman there, was fined and discharged.
Thomas Powers, hailing from CharleStown,
Massachusetts, arrested by officer Franks, was
sent to Washington by officer Tomlinson to be
delivered to the authorities of that city. The
evidence in the case was that the prisoner, a
boy, had been stopping at the boarding house
of Mr.. McQuade in Washington, and had
stolen from another boarder there, j Ohm Fardle,
revolver and silver watch. which he had sold
in this city. The officers who searched him for
the money found only small portion of it in
one of his pockets, but the Mayor asking to see
his coat discovered roll of notes concealed in
the cuff. -, =.
James Banks, colored: on complaint OF Amelia
Ann Willis, for disorderly conduct was tined
and discharged ~. ..,..,u,
,,re moderate. The city was quiet and the
street,. Sire. unusually still. One prisoner and ont
lodeer were in the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

Z. S. CENSUS. The population Of the dit
ferent townships in the counties Of Alexandria,
Fairfax aud Loudoun, as shown by the CELSIUS
Of 1871, is as follofs
Alexandria county-Arlington Township, l.
374; Jefferson, | ,25G; Washington, 555; Alex
andria city, 1870; total lG,77jj
Fairfax county Centrcvillc Township, ~;
Drainsvie, 2,055; Falls Church, 2,4Gl; lee,
l,34G; Mount Vernon, 2,2% %3; Providence, ;, 80;
total -, 952.
Loudoun county-Broad Run. ,. 5S2: Jetler-
son, 3, 3355; Lecsburg, 4,07j; Loyettsvlle 3,o2o;
Mercer, 1860 Mt Gilead, 1881; total ~, Wv.
&. AND D. CANAI.--Tn accordance with
previous announcement, the canal was opened
for navigation on Friday last Up to yester-
day noon, fifty boats carrying 5,j09.oj tons OF
coal) had cleared at the Cumberland Office
forty boats bound to Georgetown and ten to
Alexandria Several of the companies were
anxious to reduce the freight charges 10 cents
per ton, but it was finally agreed to pay the
last year rates 81 -i5 per ton to Georgetown
and 81 80 to Alexandria. Cumberland iHe-
gttRiun.
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[ LEXANDRIA LIBRARY

NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Notice is hereby given that the assessment ON
each share of stock for the year beginning April
1st, 1871, has been, by tho Board of Directors,
fixed at Sc, which sum is to be paid on or before
the day above mentioned ut tho otfico OF the
Treasurer, f. S. Leadbeater.
13eo3t Prcst. Alex. Library Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16
New Market. Caroline County,
February -, 1871.
p. II. Starkc. cS
Falls Church, Va, October IS.

Mr.. A. r. Skinner, Alexandria:
Dear Sir: The Dixie Plow bought of y"n
the past season has given entire satisfaction,
after Il thorough test. have used the best
Northern PIowS, and consider the Dixie ST.
perior to any ever used. Yours truly,
JOHN l.. kOoN.
For sale by ALBERT ~ SKINNER,
mari 10 and II s. Union ST.. Alcxa, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

In PROGRESS. Repairs to the dam ofthe Old
Dominion Mills, belonging to the Messrs. Wat
kins', neccssitated by the damage caused by the
storm and high water of Sunday last, are in
nrorrcss. and will soon be completed. The
loss sustained was about $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

RAILROAD readers will have seen that
both branches OF the City Council have passed ;
resolution "giving the right of way to the
Washington and Richmond Railroad, through
this city, over such streets rs shall hereafter be
DESIGNATED by the City Council subsequent &c
such safe guards and provisions as shall hcrcai
ter be reported by bill to the City Council ant
provided, further, than their depot shall not be
located west Of Faycttc street. The reSoll'
ton passed without opposition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

We the judge in the Pillow Trial on the
farm Of Mr. +. {. Williams, published III the
Wing, hereby certify that it Was directed 70 b.
sent to that journal rs communication by the
Judges who made the award.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

GERMAN CEl.EBRArIoN-- The German or
CARNATIONS Of this city have determined not to
participate as such in the peace jubilee to be
held in Washington on the 10th proSlmo'
They have already celebrated the ratification OF
the treaty of peace by Il ball, and though many
will doubtless attend the festivities in Wash
ington--they will do go in their individual
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

Observation-Disclosures is directed to the no.
tice Of removal of G.. VIM. Ramsey, published
in another column, Mr. r. has rctittcd the store,
corner of King and ST. Asaph streets, in very
handsome manner, and is now in receipt OF an
almost entirely new stock Of fine groceries, Mr..
Ramscy's is one of the handsomest grocery
stores in the city, and at night, owing to the
skill of Mr. William Cogang gas filter, presents an
unusually ATTRACTIVE Nppearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-03-16

TIE CASE of the Com. rs Hugh Latham,
for having stripes inflicted on 4 c"lorcd boy,
brought before him for IN offence, and which,
as stated yesterday, resulted in the acGuittal OF
the Mayor, was conducted by Mr. d. L. Smoot,
Commonwealth S Attorney, for the prosecution
and hv Messrs. G.. Mushback and +. l.. Smith Jr.
fnr thc defence. The counsel ON both sides
ably argued ON the facts of the case, and the
law applicable thereto.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-06-01

properly Cultivated. The gravel
and rocks which lie upon the sur
face ana are abundantly mixed in
the soil are of finty character and
seem to have been broken up from
impsrfectly stratifed beds which
lie horizontally under the soil at
different depths near the top the
table. These rocks do not crop
out to the surface in their bedded
form even On the sides Of the kills,
but the loose rocks scattered on the
surface and mixed with the soil are
evidently supplied from those beds.
They are broken up and show a dis
tinet cleavage in two or more diree-
tions. They are broken up in the
beds in the same manner, although
they lie very compactly with layers
of clay between the different strata.
We suppose the formation Is that Of
the Lower Carboniferous, but not
being geologists We cannot SO state.
with scientific certainty. We fear
this article is growing too long and
must close. / have been so inter
ested in the great Exposition at
Nashville and have spent so much
of my time there / cannot now con-
dense this article aa would wish.
We will refer again to the soil and
its advantages in its proper place
and we viii begin next week with
the grape proper.
WeWiH ask the reader to accom-
pany Us to the vineyards on the
banks Of the Ohio, whers we OBJ
tanned our first vines. The vine
yards Of which Longfellow has
written
'sFer richest and best
Is the wine of the West
That grows by the beautiful river
Whose sweet perfums
PILLS all the room
With beni. On On the giysg.
There grows no vine
BY the haunted Rhine,
By Danube or Gusialquiver,
Nor on island OF cape
That bears such grape
AS grows by the Beautiful River"
A. Cox.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1871-06-01
DfsgracefnI.


While going to Nashville on the
train last Saturday We we're forced
to witness a disgracefisL scene in
the suburbs Of Franklin that GER
tainly demands Euch action from
the citszsns Of that town as will
prevent its repetition. While the
train vas passing in close proximi-
T. 70 thu creek at that place the
passengers we're startled By a yell
that would have dons credit to a
band Of savages and upon looking
+ out Of the car windows were invol-
unfairly compelled for q moment,
81 least to gaze upon a crowd Of
Young rowdiss and ruflans, entire
ly naked, ia9 Of whom we're white
and some fully grown,) who we're
exposing their persons in the most
shameful manner and endeavoring
by shockiugly indecent gestures to
attract the attention Of passengers.
AS the cars we're more than half
fuIl Of ladies, the enormity Of this
disgusting outrage can be better es-
timat0d. Wscauupon our contem-
poraries Of the Review and Journal
70 diaeovcr If possible the names Of
the young scoundrels engaged in
this Il graceful business andvsnti-
late them as they deserve. The
public authorities at Franklin, If
they do not wish the fair name Of
their beautiful town to be forever
disgraeed in the eyes of all respect
able people, should see at once that
such scenes are not repeated in the
future. We learn that on other oc-
casions besides the one We mention
tho same outrageous conduct has
been perpetratsd. The officers Of
the n. & D. R. B. should also ace
that the ladies who travel on their
line are not insuIted in this
manner.