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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03
.7ECTTO.N !S.4LES.
OK SATURDAY WEEK, May 9Th. al the
~ VEGETABLE and OTHER STANDS il.
the market will l." rented for the ensuing year.
TIIOS. WHITTINGTON.
am oS-tJ Clerk of the Market
DUBLIC SALE OF
HAZEL PLAIN
AID S-ttl
A valuable Farm, near Manassas, the JI

A valuable Farm, near Manassas, the .lunctl"t
Of the Orange, Alcxa. and Manassas K. K:
As trustee substituted for Geo. II. Carter! IN
deed executed by b. T. Chinn and wife, dated
the 9TH of May, 1853 and of record in the county
Of Prince William, Va. the undersigned wa.
offer for SALE by public auction, on the premise
on WEDNESDAY, the 18th day of June, 1871
the TRACT OF LAND in said deed conveyed
which lies upo the Alexandria and Warrentoi!
pike within five miles OF the villages Of Games
Vile and Manassas. and contains 80 ACRES, "l
which above threc-fourths are arabic, and the re-
mainder in wood andtmbcr The buildings are,
the MANSION. with eight large rooms. -.
needing repairs t. make it hab!tak!c = sinai! I'll
but comfortable LOG HOUSE. occupied by the
present tenant. u Stone Stable and Log Corn
House ana Creamery. Hazel Plain is in de-
.ir..blc and healthy section Of the county 81
| Prince William. near churches. schools, mills
| and markets. y miles from the city OF Alexan-
! dria and ) from o., \. y VI. K. T.; Is Of red o."
| chocolate coorcI soil. easily cultivated, very
| susceptible Of improvement. and wei! SuppNra
with water Mr. BurnitZ. residing on the farm
will show the PROPERTY I" ANY one wishing TO cA-
anime it, For further particulars apply t" the
subscriber.
Terms: The decd Of trrls: stimulates for !. sal
for cash; but the creditors ordering the sale VIII
allow favorable terms IF credit n 10 two thirds
| of the purchase money, il desired by the pu:-
| chaser WIN ii. FITZHUGH, Trustee.
| FrcaerickS burg, Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 3, 1871.
TRADE OF THE CITY.

a
bers Of the Corn Exchange-RepOrt
on the Trade Ofthe City-ElectiOn Of
Oficers-Ch Change Of Name-The Conn
mercial Exchange Of Alexandria
New Exchange Building, &C., DC.
The Annual Meeting Of the members Of the
Alexandria Corn and Produce Exchange was
held ut the room of the Association this morn
ing. Capt. NJ. Eldridge, President, and W. B.
Price, Secretary.
On motion, Capt p B. Hooe was called to
the chair, when the President submitted the
following report:
Repoa Of the President and Boar1 Of -Nrna-
1ccs ojMe CJtm d. Piuducc E.rchan9" Of
lh.rGndrm for the gear ending -My Isl
ISL.
In accordance with precedent, and the Const-
tuition and Bylaws, it is incumbent upon the
retiring President and Board Of Managers to
report the operations Of the Association for the
past year, and render an account OF the trust
coutided in them.
The following table exhibits the amount OF
grain offered and sold i'll these rooms during
the year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

with the exception Of few years, previous ~
his death. when, from infrmity, he was com
pelled to retire from tie more active pursuits
of business We shall no more sec his chee1ul
E,cn mr. hear his merry voice, but he Will ever
hc held in remembrance in the hearts OF the
members of this association. A.
It is gratifying to say that during the year the n,
utmost harmony and good feeling have prevail
cd-not many. if any cases of arbitration there
for that committee has had but little 10 40
TO YOUR Secretary, Mr.. W. 3. Price: and
Treasurer Mr.. r. Payne, an acknowledgement
for faithful performances OF their respective
duties is due. -
Mr.. Basil Waring, the clerk Of the assocla-
ton. merits yorr thanks for his faithful atten-
ton to his duties.
In retiring from the Office which it has been
your pleasure to confer upon me. the President
bees leave to return his grateful thanks tor your
uniform kindness and courtesy shown him dll
ring his administration.
NJ. EIDR1DGE, President.
On motion the report was unanimously
adopted.
The thanks of the Association were then ten
dered to the President Secretary and Directors,
for the efficient discharge of their duties during
the past year
An election for officers of the association to
serve during the ensuing year, WAS then held,
when John S. Knox, jr., and Geo. Washlngton
were put in nomination for President, the form
or by Geo y. Worthington, aud the latter by
| NJ. Eldridge, and upon vote being taken, GEO.
WASHINGTON, having received majority OF
the votes cast, was declared elected.
JOHN S. KNOX. IT,, was then unanimously
elected Vice President.
The following Directors were next chosen
G. g. Brown, Geo r. Shinn K. NJ. Lawson.
Edmund Hunt John j. Jameson and VIM.
A. Moore
John S. Greene was elected Secretary and
Fl. L. Stuart Treasurer of the Association
On motion the name Of the Association was
changed to The Commercial Exchange OF
Alexandria,
On motion it was
Resolred, That the Board OF Directors be
authorized to contract with the Directors OF the
Exchange Building Company tor the rent OF
room or rooms in the new Exchange Building,
for a period not to exceed ten years, at an an
nual rental, not to exceed FIVE hundred dollars:
or at an annual assessment not to exceed ten
dollars for each member.
1t was stated by the President Of the Ex-
change Building Company that work on the
new building would begin in 4 few days, and a
plan of the room for the use Of the Exchange
was exhibited. which met with genera approval
The meeting then adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

The undersigned commissioners. will sell, by
public auction. On SATURDAY. the 18th day
of May 1871, in from. oil Charles " allace store,
in thu, town Of Fredericksburg, y THREE g.
STORY STONE MILL. with oIN ACRES IL
OF LAND attached. The dam cost $1,000 -
build II i an excellent location, commanding
II good CUSTOM May be made Il ti"uring a We.
as II gri-t mill. it is within Il -t9nr a,thr"" 81
the station Of the Richmond, Fredericksburg y
Potomac Railroad a: it, junction with the Alex
andri:. Branch.
Sold under decree OF Court. Oh very ihcra
term. made known Oh day 81 sale
- ''''-' 1900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03
.:ease, SS,90
.... LIZ 2Q3

Increase SS,94 80 Zoo9i
Decrease llo,ouo
Total number of bushels offered and
sold ON Change LIZ, e.
We think we may safely estimate the
amount of grain received in this mar
to n'i' '''u 49,. o 100000
FROM the report Of l.. L. Anthony,
esd. our Flour Inspector, we have
received ~, 81 barrels Of -four IN
spectcd here also, 2,0OO barrels, in
<pccted at other points, making to-
tai of ~, 54l barrels Of flour received.
have, ............................. 223 OO(
This amount added to the above would
make Il grand total of receipts forthr -
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l.GJnU il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

\ few days ago, in Albany. father, mother
and child were sufiocated from the gas cScap3-
ing from L coal stove in the room III which
they were sleeping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

WELL BUCKETS, WHEELS AM
w CHAINS, al
my j. f. CARLIN x SONS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

The annual Convention of the American
Medical Association met yesterday at San
Francisco
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

SINKING nF A STEAMER---Ihc iron stealth
shin Hercules. Capt Doughty. belonging to the
Reading Railroad Company, left the wharf OF
the Consolidated Coal Company in Georgetown
Yesterday morning. about | clock; witt! l:p@I
tons Of Cumberland coal for Philadelphia, and
was towcd down the river as far as the wharf
belonging to Joseph Waters, where she sprung
alcak. and sunk. striking, it is supposed, sunk
en- rock The steamer draws -! 1eet water
loaded.
The steamer is one of the six belonging to the
Reading Railroad Company plying between
Georgetown and Philadcl phla. She Is nearly
new, and WIS this spring put III thorough rePGnnir,
and was pronounced perfectly Seaworthy Inc
Captain telegraphed Immediately TO the super
ntendent Of the line to come on and make ar
rangcmcnts for raising her.
She was built for the line about year ago at
Chester, Pa and cost the company Slln,oo0
The damage appears to be done her about m nj,
ships. but to what extent IS not known. Inc
captain reports that he heard the water surglng
in that part of the ship and in short time she
began to sink at the stern. and III about Two
hours her stern was completely under water
In conversation With several wellknown lner-
chants Of Water street the reporter found that
they ignore the existence Of any rock III that
vicinity and do not believe one exists. me
only rock known in the locality Is one near the
middle of the river, and that Is properly buoy,
cd. The steamer Henry Addison WAS called
into service, but owing to the state OF the tlue
nothing was effected Another attempt Will be
made, BY the steamer to pump her out ut low
water Wdshngton Pttr"t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

TAUTION.-All persons are warned against
~ purchasing the following property, now ut
the house of Mrs. Riley, corner King and West
street, AZ it belongs to inc and nv father:
Table, ! Lounge, Crib, : Stoves. l Trunk,
Feather Bed, 1 Pillows, Mattrass aud large
Picture.
INV 3-lt larry K. HEIfIEl-D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03
PORT OF.7LEI.4.NDRL7, .H7r3, 1871.

SITS Ia,S E............ 30 MODS SETS IN g." IN
ST.; SETS..... b.o4
ARRIVED.
Schr. } VI Nullrll, CranInrr Boston, and
Lizzie Florence. Lippinr"tt, Providence. To
American C"t CO.
SAILED.
Steamer Columbia, Harper, Baltimore. by B
Wheat.
VI. Hud"hlI. Cranncr. jersey City, by American
Coal Go.
Schrs Vim CoIlycr. New Haven; Mary Weav-
cr, Bridgeport, and WIN lice, New Bedford, By
10y & Hutton
MEMORANDA.
Schr \ l. Butler, Butler from New London,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

In comparing simple with Compound interest
it is found that money will double itself through
the former medium in l4i years by CALCULATING
it at per cent; but COMPOUNDED at the same
rate, the same amount will be doubled III lof
wears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

At Chicago, yesterday,an explosion occurred
at the new Gas Works. from supposed defect
of the meter. The north end Of the build
ing. which was brick, was blown out, aud the
rest Of the building badly shattered. The
office. in which We're Holloway. clerk, ano
Syler. was blown to pieces. Both men Were
injured. The explosion was felt several blocks
Iisruut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

Now that the Camden and Alnboy railroad
has qualified. by giving the bonds required BY
the Treasury Department.. for TRANSPORTING
goods in bond, u considerable increase in the
custom> collections at Philadelphia may BIZ eX-
pcctcI. by reason OF foreign goods arriving III
the port of New York being brought by rall to
PhIalcl hia before paying the duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

\ hail storm yesterday and Sunday did i'm
,,rse damage to the crops and fruit in Missls
sppl.
4 gang of fifteen counterisi1I, was eapture'
yesterday at PittsLurg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03
VIRGINIA NEWS.

On Friday last, young gentleman named
McGayock, residing near Max Meadows Ill
1vrtbe county, whilst riding out on his farm,
w ~ shot at by concealed assassin, and mar;
~as y yi escaped instant DEATH The ball passed
I ,JSrcS,Gh his shirt Immediately over the heart
Mr.. Julius Leibcrt, who WAS arrested III re-
tsr.burs. last Friday, charged with arson, hac
on rxamipation on Saturday, which resulted II
his being honorably discharged
The President yesterday appointed Robert
Boiling. assessor of internal revenue Tor the Dc
cond District of Virginia, vice Henry w. 30"
den. deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

FAIRFAX SOlNII. loIi q M :
Falls Church. in the Washington Star. Inc
season. is irly two weeks some say three weeks
carlier than usual There are weather obser-
yrr, who state that they have not seen Il sea
son 50 early as this for long series OF years
The foliage on the forest trees seems to De
nearly full grown already. The flowers have
been blooming, in the fields for weeks.
Most of the ploughing for Ill the SpIlns
CROPS is done, but SOW ny was manly zone
weeks ago Corn planting would have been
'jonr TO = great extent now but for the dry,
c cool, weather of the last half Of April Plough
inc had nearly ceased prior to Thursday last, on
account of the very dry condition OF the ground
and the pastures and meadows were suffering
from the same fact But the rains OF hurS-
dav and Friday. and the little s. owcrSS OF sun,
d,y evening last. have frightened up anu
hpautifed the face Of nature most wonderfully.
DESPITE the cool winds of week before last:
| with the white trosts that gliStcned III the sun
| for several mornings, the peach, pear, plum,
cherry. and apple trees are laden with sma,
| fr1it Strawberries look fine. and this month
| will see them in market Many feeds OF pot1
toeS are up, and some have been cr'tivated al
ready, =,
We have daily and direct jdlrect as the wa
ron trail in Use for the last century Will permit,
communication with Washington BY stag. l.
goes out and comes in frequently Jam 1uli,
| ION Saturday there were eighteen passenger
and this morning there were seventeenth Tins
private enterprise appears to be the result OF ::
| difference Of opinion between the people OF th
village and the managers OF the Washington
and Ohio railroad in regard to fare
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-05-03

This amount added To the above would
make a grand total of receipts for the
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-17

Who WILL ANSWER? One of on
farmer readers, who has quite a planta-
ton of young White or Soft Maple trees,
inquired of us the other day-wc pre-
sumo on the popular but fallacious as
sumption that an editor ought to know
cvcrything-reSarding the most favora-
BILE time for pruning them. We confess
sed our ignorance of the subject, but as,
sured him Of our confidence in getting
an intelligent answer to his question
Now will some one of the readers of the
BULLETIN. who knows, communicate
through our columns this and any other
knowledge lie may be possessed of re-
garding the cultivation of timber?
In connection with the above, we again
earnestly invite our farmer friends to
"write for the paper" on any subject
likely to be ofinterest to farmers. Give
us theory if you wish. but mainly facts;
the results Of your own experience; what
you have accomplished and how you did
it. You have no idea how interesting
these things are even to people who know
nothing of agriculture. Will not some
one of the intelligent readers of the Bull
LETIN in the neighborhood Of the Pine
Creek cheese factory favor US with a
statement of the results of that expert
mcnt the present season? So, of our
successful fruit growers and stock rails
crs, give us your methods, your sugges-
tions for improvement, and anything of
interest pertaining to your business.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-17

SUDDEN DEATH.-Last Saturday a
team was observed crossing the railroad
track at the depot, very much in their
own time and manner and apparently
without control by the driver, who sat
on the load of corn, with his head on
his breast, and helpless. The team drew
up in front of Scarclif's warehouse and
stopped. The driver was then discOv-
cred to be Geo. W. Eastwood a respccta-
bic farmer, who resided near kicr =. o.,
in Fairbank township Some Of the by
standcrs rallied him upon what they
thought his drunkenness, to which he
answered with evidently painful effort
something to the effect that he was not
drunk A closer look at his CHASTITY face
revea ed the fact that death had already
claimed him. He was hastily removed
to hotel near, and DR.. House and later
Dr. Warne summoned, but without avail.
Mr.. Eastwood died in less than an hour
after his condition was discovered. The
physicians pronounce his disease apo
plexy. He has been for some time in i'll
health. He leaves a wife but no chill
dren. He was buried by the Masonic
fraternity on Monday.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-17

ABOUT EsTKAY ANINALs.-An exchange
gives the following timely hints about
stock which has strayed off: The season
is now approaching when cstrays are
taken up by farmers, and many are held
as estrays, while the taker up has failed
to comply with the law. Every one
should bear in mind the fact that the
Estray Law is a special statute and in
order to re p any advantages from it the
person who takes up an animal must
proceed according to law. The Law
says that within five days from the tax
ing up, notices must be posted in three
public places in the township where ia
ken up, and within ten days the taker
up must go before Justice Of the Peace
in the township and make oath that the
notices have been posted, and where, and
that the description Of the animal was
given and that no marks or brands have
been changed or made since taking up :;
after the above steps have been taken
then the appraisemcnt follows and the
Justice can inform the taker up of all
proceedings necessary to be had. We
are informed that a number of estray
animals are held in this county and that
the takers up have failed to comply with
the Law To all such persons We would
say that you are guilty Of gross neglect
if not actual trespass, and the owner
may take his animal at any time from
your possession Attend to the matter,
farmers and others, and don't go estray
from the law.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-17


WATER WMEELs.-A high framework,
bearing some resemblance to the derrick
of an oil well, has been erected the past
week at the south east corner of the big
mill by Mr.. Sam'l Sherwood, exciting
much curiosity in the passers as to its
purpose 1t turns out to be part of a
very complete apparatus for testing wa
ter wheels, modelled after those of Fair
mount Philadelphia and Lowell Mr..
Sherwood is to-day putting it to practi-
cal use. 1t seems that at recent trial of
water wheels at Lowell, Mass, in which
something over thirty participated, at a
time when the contest had apparently
narrowed down to two wheels, the Leffel
and Swain Turbin, with little advantage
for either, a new wheel, invented by Mr.
Houston, of Beloit, Wis, entered the lists
and completely eclipsed the others. Mr.
who is determined to know by
actual test the relative merits of all the
wheels before the public, sent to Bcloit
and procured one Of the Houston wheels
of the inventor, and is now engaged in
testing it with one of his own of the same
size. The machinery was all ready and
in good working order this morning, at
which time the test commenced. We
will not be able to give the results this
week, but hope to lay them before our
readers in the next issue of the Bull
LETIN.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-17

| TnANKsGIvING.-The proclamation oi
the Governor calling upon the people OF
Iowa to join in the observance of the
annual day of thanksgiving, will be
found on the second page. The day
fixed is that previously designated by
President Grant, Thursday, Nov. 30th.
Thanksgiving has become one Of our
national institutions and its annual re-
currence is as much calculated upon and
prepared for as any of the national Holt
days 1t is fitting and sublime rccog
milton of the Giver of all good, and
his care and guidance of us as a nation,
and as such the manner and extent Of
its observance will always be an indica-
ton of the character of our civilization.
We learn that arrangements have al
ready been made for union service of
our churches on Thanksgiving day at
the Congregational church, the sermon
to be preached by Rev. W. II. Sparkling,
of the Methodist church. We presume
it is not necessary to exhort our people
to proper observance Of the day.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-17

HISTORY OF ENGLAND, POLITICAL, MILITARY
AND SOCIAL, From the Earliest Times to the
Present.-BY BENSON j. LossING.-G. r. Put-
mum d Sons.
work with the above title has been laid on
our table. 1t is book Of CAT pages printed with
clear type on tinted paper, and put In elegant
binding. 1t Is especially designed for students OF
English history in schools and families, and con-
tains careful and compact compilation OF the
most important events in the civil and military
career Of England, from its occupation by the
ancient BritOns and Gauls to the present time,
the progress of the people in intelligence and
civilization, their modes of living, dress and
recreations In the form of marginal reference
running concordance Is introduced, by which the
bearing of fact on any other previously men
toned is indicated. Mr.. Losing has no mean
fame as a historian, and from brief examination
of this work we believe II to be worthy of his
former efforts. For sale by Wagsoner Il Co.,
and C. A. Clarke.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-17
--
A Present.

The New York Store is about sending
to every family in our city one of their
neat memorandum and calender circu-
lars and also neatly executed Photo
graph (by Ensminger Bros) ftheir store
building. Lawton Bros. & Post are
doing Lions share of the business in
their line, and lately having reduced
nearly everything in their stock. are de
tcrmIncd that every one shall know and
have the advantage Of it. The presents
they are sending are slch that will l"
appreciated, the Photograph in particu
lar, as it gives II view Of not only our
live house, but Of an old land mark being
the first brick store built in this county,
and the one where our late and worthy
townsman, p. G. Wilcox used to trans
act such large and profitable business,
that we hear frequently referred to by
our old settlers. Progress changes all
things, and but few months arc to
clapsc ere the old front Of this building
is to be torn down for one being more
after the modern style and that shall be
worthy Of the live house OF the west,
The New York St re.
Buchanan County bulletin. [volume] (Independence, Iowa) 1869-1891, 1871-11-17
Ladios' Aid Society.

Pursuant to call number Of thu
ladies of Independence assembled at thu
office of Lee & Weart, on Tuesday, thu
18th inst, for the purpose of taking
measures for the relief of the poor in oul
midst during the coming winter.
Mrs. E. B. Older was called to the
chair, and Mrs. j. L. LOOMS appointed
Secretary.
On motion il way decided to organize
a society for the relief of the poor. Per
mancnt officers were elected as follows:
President-Mrs. f. B. Older.
Vice President-Mrs. G. w. Bemis.
Secretdry-Mrs. E. G. Little.
7reasurer-M:s II. p. Henshaw.
A committee was also appointed to in
vestigatc the needs Of the poor, consist
ing of Mrs. Purly, Mrs. Scarcliff, Miss
Hancock, Mrs. J. w. Myers, Mrs. Dur
ham, Mrs. II. p. Browne.
Meeting then adjourned to meet on
Tuesday evening, 2lst inst, at the resi-
dcnce of Mrs. J. Wiley.
Mrs. j. L. LOOMS, Sec.