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Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

Half-breed Charley suspected
Big Pete of stealing in a little
game of poker, at Sioux City. and
secured two inches of knife blade
between his ribs by way of re-
monstrance.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

An exchange tells US that "the
Presidents stables contain eleven
thorough -breds." This way the
people have of putting thorough
breds in the stable and scrub-stock
in the White House ought to be
stopped.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

The Louisville Commercial calls
Greedy Democrats 1.-The thumb
holders" We accept the compli
ment. We intend to take the
fingers of the Radicals out of the
public purse and hold them by
the thumbs till their pockets are
searched for the last dollar they
have stolen from the peopie.-NeC
Albany Ledger.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

A preacher at Burlington, Iowa,
says he does not want a Mason,
Odd d-Fellow, nor a Democrat ill
his church. He probably wants
10 wrestle with the devil all by
himself.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

An almostunparalIeled growth
for a city is that of Fall River,
Mass, during the past year. 1t
has sprung from a population of
$4,000 souls to 80, 900, or nearly
one-sixth, in a twelvemonth.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

An Alabama paper yas not is
sued at the regular time lately
one of the editors being on the
Jury and the other having been
married. Both expressed their re-
grets in the next issue.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

A correspondent asks the Coa1i--
er-Journalif it is true as reportt d
that Mr.. Greeley is an inveterately
protane man. The j. @. replies :
"Mr. Greeley, like Rev. Mr.. Beech
er, may sometimes say 'd-n IL
when some Radical nincompoop
makes him very mad. but he does
not swear habitually."
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

A Town Hill man feels so NOR
titled over the reflection that his
children are not able to attend
Sunday-school for want of suita-
bic clothes, that he spends every
Sabbath in the woods, accompa-
MED by his faithful dog, which
wears a five-dollar collar.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

. Massachusetts, lawyers are dis
cussing whether it is libelous for
a liquor dealer to speak of dis
tlnguished tnetotaler as q "rum
customer"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

The most gallant man ever
heard of is one who refrained from
kicking a dog that had bitten him
because it was a female dog. "If
it wasn't for your seX," said he,
"Td kick your head off"
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

A Kalamazoo' judge fined a
reporter for appearing within
the bar in his shirt sleeves
The reporter, however, proved
to the satisfaction of the court
that he had no coat, and the fine
was rcmItted.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

A lady rode into Cannellton,
Ind, the other day, the wife of
one man, and rode out the wife
of another. She was divorced,
received a license and married
while in town.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

asFhe last descendant of the great
Reformer died recently a devout
Catholic. Here name was Gather
inc Luther.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

"Sensation shoes" are an
nounced by New York dealers.
All that is necessary is to put a
number seven shoe on q number
nine foot.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A
GENTS.-We have received from
the publishers of Woods House.
hold Magazine, two beautiful tint.
ed Crayon pictures representing
the heads of a little boy and girl,
and "Our Hope" and sour JOY
are just the names for the dear,
bright, happy little faces. L.
Prang & Co. originally published
them at 81, but they are now of
fered with Woods Magazine for
one year at only Sl.50. They are
10 be introduced by agents, who
are allowed handsome commits
sion on this price, which makes a
most desirable business for can
vassers While the Magazine a.
lone is richly worth the money,
the pictures are charming, and
must be seen to be appreciated.
For full particulars address S. S
Wood & Co., Newburg, N. Y.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

A fine old Kentucky gentleman
made a azebra of a medical student
at Louisville, for paying unwel-
come attentions to his daughter.
Fayetteville observer. [volume] (Fayetteville, Tenn.) 1850-1966, 1872-08-08

Florida is the only State in the
Union without a daily newspaper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

$685.. Real EState Agents ana AucLloneerS.1
TERUSTEES' SALE OF a VALUABLE
L DWELLING virtue of q deed Of trust,
from Geo. l. Thomas and Maria, his wife, for
the benefit of S. Morris VAIN, Of Philsdelphia,
Pa dated on the 2lst day of January, 1886, and
duly recorded in the land records OF Alexandria
county, Va, the undersigned substituted truS
SATURDAY, Augusta, 1872, at II o clock m,
in front of the Mansion House, the LOT or
GROUND, with the two story, BRICK f 6zsa
DWELLING thereon, situated on thu. RsI4s.
north side of Prince street. between Royal and
Pitt, and described in said deed as follows
Bounded on the east by the property of John s.
Miller, and on the west by the property OF the
estate OF Julian Taylor, deceased, with the use
of the alley binding the same on the north.
Terms: One-thlrd of the purchase money to
be paid in cash on the day of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal ilstalments of six, twelve
and eigs teen months, with interest from day Of
sale; the bonds of the purchaser, with approved
security, TO be- taken for the deferred payments.
Stamps and conveyancng at the expense Of the,
purchaser Possession given at once.
G.. W. WATTLES,
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR,
jy 27-ts Substituted Trustees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
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COMM EkCIAEl.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, August 1.-THE mar
kct for Wheat is dull and heavy. at decline of
5al0c on all grades; offerings of $50 bushels
white and 1884 of red. with sales of the former
at l45 or good, and l67 and 10 for choice, and
Of tn" ,.tor ut 100 for common, $50, l44 and $50
fair to good, 1855, 1853, l59 and $50 for very good
to prime, and l65 for strictly prime. Corn is
without material change; offerings Of 80 bushels
yellow, with sales at ~ Rye is in light receipt,
with sales ut TO- Oats are in better demand Of
ferings Of 300 bushels with sales ut So.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

THE ARCHBISHOP OF BALTIMORE. Arch
bishop McCloskey denies that he has received
any intelligence from Rome announcing the APP,
pointment of Bishop Elder to succeed Arch.
bishop Spaldug. 1t is hard to believe any
thing We see now days, and all report" may
be, with safety, put down as mot SO. y
The New York Freeman Journal says :
CDR. James Roosevelt Bayley, late Bishop Of
Newark, has been decreed by the Pope as
Archbishop of Baltimore, to succeed Archbish-
op Spalding. deceased, and DR.. James Glib
bous late Vicar Apostolic of North Carolina,
has been made Bishop of Richmond, vice the
late lameuted Bishop John McGill. Archbish
op Bayley is a native of New York, and IS
years Of age. Bishop Gibbons was, we think,
born 10 Baltimore"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

The Baltimore and Potomac Railroad will
run freight train every Thursday from Pope S
Greek to Baltimore, until the road is put in
0o"plote rnnning order. Freight will be re-
celved at Pope's Greek, Cox's Station, Salem,
La Plata, White Plains, Beantown and
Hunts. The charges, will be sixteen cents
per hundred pounds on tobacco, grain and
other heavy articles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Gen. Grants order expeling the Jews from
the military department Of Tennessee, when he
was IN command Of the army there, and pro-
hlbltlng them, "as class, from coming within
his lines, and directing their arrest and expul-
sion under military guard, has been reproduced
and is receiving, as it deserves, the severest
condemnation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

The New York Sun publishes communica-
ton denying itsreport, which was widely spread
by telegraph, that men belonging to United
States coast survey steamer were engaged in
robbing the residents on the shores of Long Is
land Sound. No coast survey vessel is in the
Sound, nor has there been one there for some
months past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Wendell Phillips has written long letter to
his colored fellow-cizens, in which he tells them
that though he agrees with Mr.. Sumner in re-
gard to the San Domingo affair, he yet prefers
Grant to Greeley, and will support him for the
Draci5cpoy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Mr.. Greeley's journeyiugs in New England,
and his pleasant speeches seem to be: every
where received with the most unqualified ap-
probation and enthusiastic applause. He was
met yesterday at the clam bake, at Rye Beach,
by Secretary Robson, who addressed the peo-
pie briefly, carefully avoiding politics, or rather
partisan topics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

The New York Bulletin declares that one OBJ
ect of the Commission now sitting at Browns
vile. Texas, is to pave the way for the annex
alton Of the Rio Grande territory to the United
States, and that proposition will be made by
our government for joint military occupation
of the States of Tamau1ipas and Nucva Leon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Another yellow fever ship, the Sea Bird,
from Marcacaibo, reached New FORK yesterday,
Considerable apprehension is still felt IN New
York, and the authorizes are doing all in their
power to prevent the spread of the scourge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

USING PoIsoN.-One Of our neighbors, who
has been troubled with providing cats, took it
into his head few days ago to try the effects
of poison on them, and accordingly purchased
plentiful supply of arsenic, aud threw it
around as loosely and carelessly as.ifit had been
as harmless as so much chalk. The conse-
quence has been that several of his neighbors
have lost large number of their fowls from
the effects OF eating meat carried off by the
cats upon which quantities of the arsenic had
been spread. -FatiJar Ncacs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

= The New York Herald has letter from Its
correspondent Stanley, that occupies about two
pages of that paper. 1t is accompanied by
map. 1t purports to be sort of narrative OF
the great African explorer, and furnishes many
Interesting incidents and facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

The New York TRIBUNE. Occasional
some dyspeptic fellow gets Disguised with the
course of newspaper that fails to come up to
the standard Of excellence he has marked out
for it, and straightway the indignant individual
writes letter to the tabooed Journal, sternly
demanding its publisher immediatIy to ''stop
his paper" This action is intended as point
ed rebukc to the publisher aforesaid, and is
usually accompanied with an air clearly indcat
ing that the injured party has full aud complete
satisfaction for the wrongs hcaped upon him as
subscriber The New York Tribune has
lately been compelled to peru<c several eplstles
of this character, but as yet we have not dis
covered that they have made any perceptble
difference in the zeal, energy and ability, with
which It's editors are advocating the Literal
cause. The paper still looks healthy in a bust
ness point OF view, and having received -, 233
mail subscribers in the months of June and
July, as against s, 4G7 in the same months last
year there Is every reason to believe that the
withdrawal OF three or four Radical brothers
from the list will not materially damage the
receipts Ofthe concern, or force it into imme-
date liquidation. -Balt'nl0rc Gazette
CANNoNADlNG A CAUSE OF RAIN The
mctcors and the comet having had their day,
the next question is whether the recent heavy
rains in many parts Of the country have any
connection with the political canvass. Hun
drcds Of guns were fired by both parties in
many cities, celebrating the victory in North
Carolina, and many salutcs were also fired In
honor of both candidates for the Presidency on
their recent tours, and general and heavy rains
followed, relieving the parched earth and the
crops from most destructive drought. The
important question now is will cannon firing
cause rain p Washington Chroniicic
SLEEP CULTURE.-A little over two years
ago Mr. Joseph h. Finch. of this county, laid
out $500 in sheep He has sold three clip
pings OF wool since his purchase. During the
time he had his sheep he has lost about $500
worth of them By the dogs and disease A
few days ago he closed out his stock, aud finds
that he has realized 1925, despite his losses
This is an encouraging fact to our farmers, aud
should stimulate sheep.raising. The drop
pings are valuable as guano, and wherever
they have been herded or peuncd the corn on
Mr.. F's land is of u most luxuriaut growth. -
Fredericksburg HuuM
The articles of iucorpora ton Of the new Pa
cifc railroad that is to lun below the snow line
have been agreed Upon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

1t is reported in some Of the newspapers that
Col Mosby declares that Virginia will 60 for
Grant and Wilson sure We think ii very
doubtful whether COL NJ made any such as
sertion COL NJ. is opposed to any nomination
against Gen. Hunton, who he regards as an
able and honest man, gallant soldier and pos
sessing, in an eminent degree, all the qualities
to make faithful and efficient representative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

The work of grading on the Southern Mary,
land Railroad, between Mechaulcsvllle, in st.
Mary's county, and Patuxeut City, in Charles
is progressing rapidly, if not already completed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
g,UKT OF .7LEI.i.S'UR1-f .4UGUST II.

ARRIVED.
Steamer Lady of the Lake, Norfolk, to + A
Reed. She reports nothing in the river this
side of Pincy Point.
Steamer Georgeanna, Baltimore to Hooe &
Johnston.
Schr Emma F Hart Boston, to Hampshire g.
Baltimore Coal Co.
Schr Forward, Hayre-de-Grace, to VIM y
Snoot
Schrs Ed Sade, Jersey City, and A E Whit
ney, Boston, to American Ccul Go.
SAILED.
Steamer Express, Baltimore, by Jos Broders
& Go.
Steamer & H Stout Philadelphia, BY F A
Reed.
Schr Sea Nymph, Boston, by American Coal
Company.
Schr Chas + Gibson, Boston, by j Agncw.
MEMORANDA.
Schr Hattie Baker, hence at Providence 18th.
Schr Louisa Bliss, hence, at Boston l4th
Schr Louisa \, for Boston, hence, at Vine
yard Haven l5Lh.
S,hr Wanata for n W Haven hence, at New
York 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

The Washington correspondent of the Balti-
more Sun, of this morning, says 1.-The Pres
ident has betrayed considerable feeling over
Mr.. Greeley's speeches and Mr.. Summers re-
cent letter. and has been importuned by some
of his friends to appear some way in reply.
He declines, as usual, to make any speeches,
and is quite reluctant to write any letters Still,
as limited above, he may give his view of the
political stua ton in letter to the Tennessee
Republicans, who have invited him to that
State, or seek some other channel to the public. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17
.1s.JkRAED.

Att o'clock, Wednesday morning, August
l4th 1872, in the NJ E. Church South, at Alex
andriu, Va, by Rev James l.. killgore, ID D.,
WILLIAM Fl. BURGESS, Esq, and Miss
ELLEN A. COAkLEY, both of Alexaud in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

The nomination of Gen. Eppa Huuton TO
Congress from this district is received witt
great satisfaction throughout the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Col. John Tayloe, late Of King George, has
become associated with a. }. Stotcr in the pub
lication of the Culpeper Observer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

1t is confidently predicted by the friends OF
Greeley and Brown in North Carolina that the.
will carry the State in November.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Whenevera paper complains that its circula
ton has become too large for present facilities
and talks ABOUT 'hghtning presses, and mil
lions of subscribers it may be safely assumed
that it is on It's last legs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Fifty dollars more of conscience money from
New York was received at the Treasury,
Washington on yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Mr. Sothern, the distinguished actor, sailed
on Thursday, from Liverpool for New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

Politics IN NIRGINIA-The Conservatives
have, thus far, made the following nominations
for Congress: First fredericksburg district,
Z. NJ. Braxton third (Richmond city, district,
Geo. d. Wise; fifth (Danville) district, A. NJ.
Davis; sixth Nynchburg) district, Thos. White
head eighth (Alexandria) district Gen. Eppa
Hutton. The second (Norfolk) and fourth
(Petersburg) districts having large Radical ma
jorities, it is likely that the Conservatives will
make no nominations in them. The ConVen-
ton in the seventh (Staunton) district will be
held on the 9Th proximo, the contest being be-
tween Messrs. Duke and Harris, both of whom
were in the last Congress, and both thrown into
the same district by the last apportionment.
The Radicals have made nominations as fol-
lows: First district, j. 3. Sener; second dis
trict, John H. Platt; third district, John Amber
Smith, fourth district, Charles H. Porter and
NJ. Ii. Fl. Stowell, both member of the pres
ent Congress are each claiming to be the regu-
lar nominee; niuth district, r. ". Hughes
In several Districts where their party is in a
hopeless minority Radicals will support indie
pendent candidates, should there be such and
make no nominations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

FIRES IN THE COUNTRY. dry and parch
ed condition of vegetation throughout this
whole section of country has made fires very
destructive wherever they have broken out
We have heard Instances OF severe losses on this
account.
A fire is now raging in the woods about SIX
miles below the city, on the New Market road
and extending to the Central turnpike al
about the same distance below the city, q
breadth of two miles, and covering an area OIL
from 800 to 1000 acres Some OF the fields
of grass of this year growth were covered by
the flames, the grass 10 its dry and
parched condition burning like fields OF broom.
straw which had been standing during the win.
ter.
In its progress it has DESTROYED two dwelling
houses, one of them belonging to Mr.. H. Jor-
dan, the other unoccupicd, the property of
Mr.. James Miller. One gentleman, whose
house escaped the fire by only FIVE yards
(the flames coming within that distance Of it),
had to remove his family to escape the suffocat-
ing heat and smoke from the raging clement
This fire has been burning for several days,
and must continue untlit rains or until every
thing combustible within its reach is consumed.
The smoke from this fire may be seen from
many points about the city.
There is another ire near Gravel Hill, from
ten to twelve miles below the city, which has
been burning for several days. but we have not
heard the extent of the damage caused by it.
Not in Henrico county, but along the line of
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad an immense
quantity of wood, perhaps several hundred
cords was burned last week The fire extend
ed at points along the track from beyond
Staunton to point not far west Of Richmond.
The dry weather had so thoroughly seasoned the
wood that it burned like paper and the loss to
the railroad company is quite heavy.-Rich-
n,ond Dispatch
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

WHEAT. -Messrs A. X. Philleps & Co.,
sold on Thursday 5000 bushels of choice am.
Der wheat to Messrs j. B. Ficklen 4 Son for
SLIT per bushel. The wheat was ahout at the
wharf and was raised 90 the Rappahannock
river. 1t cost the purchasers sl.S4 per bushel
to get it to their mills. -FreaertcksJurg Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-08-17

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COMMISSIONERS SALEOFAN INTER-
" EST IN A EALU ABLE ESTATE AND
FISHERY, IN STAFFORD COUNTY, VA.
The undersigned commissioners, in pursuance
of the directions OF decree entered m ire case
Of Jenkins VS.. Wallace, &c, on the 18th of
June 1872, in the County Court of Stafford CO.,
will offer for sale at q. Johnston's Auction
Rooms, in the town of Fredericksburg, Va, on
SATURDAY, the oath day of August, 1872, the
interest of VIM. Wallace in tina; valuable farm
and fishery known us MARLBOROUGH, on
the Potomac river, in Stafford countryside in
tcrest being one undivided fourth part thereof.
Said farm contains about GOO acres Of most
valuable and productive land, most OF 1t arabic,
with the usual improvements and fishery long
known rs one OF the best on the river, and COM
being the property long owned and derived
from the late Robert Wallace OF King George
county, Va.
Terms Cash to pay costs and expenses of
sale, say $500; the residue in ore, two and three
years, secured by personal security, and title re-
tained until fully paid; but said commissioners
may dispense with personal security upon pay
m en- oronc- third ofpurchase money in currency
Join j II G G. ! M LnaGS'
VIM A. LITTLE,
Fredericksburg, Va, aug 2-wts Comm'rs.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
~ TATE Pursuant to a decree Of tho Cir
cult Court of WestmorclaLd county, entered on
the 23d day of April, 1872, in the case of Ferry
berry VS., Tifey's administrators ct al. the un-
dcrsgned appointed special commissioner for
the purpose, will SELL at public auction, to the
highest bidder, at Oak Grove, Westmorcland
connty, Va, on SATURDAY, the 3lst day of
August, 1872, the Ian D in the proceedings
mentioned, known as the BRICK HOUSE
FARM, lying in Monroe's creek, and contain
ing about 2OO acres.
Terms: Cash enough TO defray the expenses
of sale and to pay the sum of SGOG 81, with in
tcreSt thereon from the I'D day of December,
1870, till day of sale; the residue of the purchase
money to be divided into two instalments to
meet the payments of two bonds which fall due
respectively I'D December, 1872, and I'D De-
cembcr, 1873. Title retained until last payment
is made 4. B. LEWIS, Comln'r.
Westmoreand CO., iy l7-l2w4w