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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16
PHOSPHATE
Warranted Gcnuinc,)

Containing Ammonia ......... ........... 6 per cent.
Super Phosphate equivalent to Bone
Phosphate OF Lime per cent.
Potash and Soda. per cent.
Composed of 500 pounds of No. l Peruvian
Guano and 1900 pounds of Bones, dissolved i'll
SuiphuriC Acid, Potash ard Soda, forming tie
most universal crop grower and concentrated
durable fertilizer ever offered 70 the farmer,
combining all the stimulating qualities OF Peru
Wan Gutno and the cver-6urubie tc-:iliZlng
properties or Bones.
Adapted for all soils and crops and in fine,
dry powder for sowing or drilling in with the
seed The most prominent farmers OF Maryland
and Virginia, after
THIRTEEN YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH
"ENCELSIUR,i
in growing Cotton, Tobacco, Wheat and Corn,
pronounce an application of 100 pounds per
acre equal to from 200 to 300 pounds of any
other Fertilizer sold. Uniformity Of quality
guaranteed by manufacturers.
Price $50 per ton.
J. }. TURNER 6 CO.,
~ Pratt street, Baltimore, Md.
CAUTlUN.-The popularity of Excelsior
as the only reliable substitute for Peruvian Gu
ano has induced un> crupuIuuS parties IN this and
other cities to use trade rnsrk-"ENcelsor -
u sell their worthless compounds. Every bag
of genuine ''Excclsor' has our name N it IN rel
letters. y II other, are countcrtcits. For sale by
K. N. LAWSON,
NH 20-roiln Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

The LONG BRIDGE. The Washington Star
says THE Long Bridge is rapidly approach
ing completion, and by another week will be
ready for travel. Both draws are complete
with the exception OF putting on the weights
to the Georgetown channel draw for balancing
it. The planking for the carriag e-way will by
that time be put down and ready for travel
Workmen are now employed in setting posts
on the causeway Tor partition between Tue
rail and carriage. ways. This will be about
twelve feet high, SO as to hide the cars from
the view Of horses as much as possible, to en-
sure the safety of travelling on the carraee;-way,
Mechanics are at work in putting up the hand
rail next to the footwak on the north side OF
the bridge This footwalk is laid OF oak plank
across the causeway, and projects over the wal,
about three feet The iron track has been laid
across the entire length of the bridge, but has
not been leveled up with the ballast across the
causeway'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16
CPRING FASHIONS!
= SPRING FASHIONS!
Mrs. c.. L. 81 VI p N,
Will open ut her
~ 4 n n

= SPRING FASHIONS!
Mrs. c.. l.. 5 NJ SON N,
Will open ut her
BAZAAR OF FAS IL ION,
No. l25 King street
On Monday, April LIST, an elegant assortmnnt OF
FOREIGN and DOM E.STlC LII Mex ,
comprising every novelty that can be found oil
the season.
Magntccr. Pattern Bonncts and Hats pur-
chased of importers.
Imported and American Suits, some very
beautiful.
Ali kinds of Dress Trimmings Laccs, in real,
Guipure and Trimming.
Parusols, not to be cxceled, either in design
Elegant Lace Collars in old point, real, mita-
tor, Grape and Linen-all new styles
Handkerchief. all qualities.
Wells of every description, Tissue, Polka,
Dotted and Bridal.
Cotton Trimmings, every pew style; pouo,o-
all selected especially for suits.
Real Hair Switches, Curls, long and cheap !;
Chatclaincs, in thread all colors; Switches in
every shade, and ChigHons in every style.
Ladies Will DO well to call and sec my stock
before purchasing, as the prices of all are aston
ishingly low and cannot fail to please Notice
given in u few days Of my opening NH %
4 ELLINGTON HOME SCHOOL FOR
IA 1OU NJ LaDlES,
No. 60 South Fairfax street. Alexandra, Va
House formerly occupied by Mr.Zeph English
Miss ELIZABETH P. RIVERS,
Principal.
Refers to: Rev. j. }. Bullock, ID, and Col.
C. F. Suite, Alexandria, Va; Anderson Armis-
tead, Judge VIM. +. Giles, Mrs. George Pat
terson, John 5. Tyson, and G. Hughes Armis-
tead of Baltimore. ap3
+ L. GkIcG'
MERCHANT TAILOR.
S6 King street,
Has opened full line Of first class goods for
SPRING and SUMNER wear consisting of
FRENCH AND
ENGLISH CLOTHS,
CASSlMERES AND
VESTINGS,
imported expressly for the trade, to which he
invites attention. up l1-ly
rHEAP BACON.
| hnveon hand 1900 pounds Of CHOICE
FAMILY BACON, my own curing consist
ing Of o>r,c crnrc
BREAKFAST BACON and JOWLS,
which I am anxious to close out in the next ten
DAYS at low price Please give me L CALL il
You want good meat.
PURE LEAF LARD in small packages al
s9 sce Srice: By BEEF ROUNDS for sale
SAMUELJ REED,
NH 20 "a south Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

RABlp DoG.-Ou Monday las: dog exhlb-
ting symptoms Of hydrophobia, was killed IN
he store of Mr.. Downham, on King; near
Union street, by Lieutenant Smith and Othcer
Kell Of the Ponce force The Lieutenant shot
the dog, while Mr. HE'LL who had armed HIM
self with the door bar, broke the, meek CT the
animal. 1t is presumed lie is dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16
TGNO CO. \ @ Z Q " Z L 5.
J.J.TCRNEls & cos.
Ammoniatcd
BONE SUPERB PHOSPHATE


ammonia co
Soluble Phusul,ulr of Lime. ... ..l u
Bone Phosphate of
Composed of Bones and Guano dissolved in
Sulphuric Acid, it Is richer in Ammonia and
Soluble PhoSphates than any Fertilizer Sold
except our Excelsior" and Is made with The
same care and supervision.
Uniform quality guaranteed.
For Corn, Oats and Spring Crop, GENERALLY il
has no superior. Fine and dry, in excellent or
der Tor drilling. Pachcd in bags. Price -.
per tn j. j. TURNER i CO,
~ Pratt street, Baltimore Md.
For sale by K. NJ. LAWSON,
NH 2)-cu2m Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
SECOND PURCHASE.

We have Just returned from New York with
our second Spring purchase ard are now pre-
pared to show splendid line OF
DRESS GOODS
for the present and coming season.
In BLACK GOODS we name in part Eng
fish and French Bomb zines Cretones, Austria
Plain and Mcshcd Alpacas and Pure Mohars
or one OF the best brands imported.
In COLORED DRESS GOODS we have the
latest styles both in fabric and design Lawns,
in great variety Black Silks unusually cheap ;
Summer Silks, &c.
We can give 10 idea Of our stock by an ad-
ycrti<cmcnt; hut we hope all who desire to make
purchases in our line will call and see our stock.
1t will give us pleasure to show our goods.
.ap IL WILMER & SLAYMAkER.
HAY. Is. uooMES. W \. ASlIEi.
Late of Frcdcrick> burg. Late o! Baltimore
NEW STORE.
We have opened and now offer for sale to the
citizens Of Alexandria and the public generally,
at our newly fitted up store room. corner of King
and Pitt streets one of the largest and Elost
attractive stocks OF
FOREIGN AND OMEST1C DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, SC.
ever offered in this market. Our stock has been
selected with view to suit the wants and tastes
of the entire community, embracing, as 1t does,
goods of every variety OF style and fabric, and at
all prices We ask examination oil our
stock. Respectfully,
HOuM ES, ASHBY, 6 CO,
apS 100 cor. King and Pitt sis.
Sulcsmcn-Eli II. JunLey, Edwin 7. Ashby,
NJ G Grus:y w. A. Lane, Il Stuart Ashby
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16
LOCAL NEWS.

COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD. The District
School Trustees for the County of Alexandria
met at the office of the County Superintendent,
in this city, yesterday afternoon, at ) clock.
Present. from Jefferson School District, Philip
Rotchford, John r. Johnston and John Safer;
and from Arlington School District, Geo. Rss-
zcl Adams Harvey Bailey and Garrett B. Wi.
bert. Washington School District was not rep
resented.
The chair was taken by Richard j. Carne,
County Superintendent, whom the law makes
President of the County School Board, ex Off
c,o and on motion of &. r Adams, Philip
Rotchford was elected Vice President. On
motion of Philip Rotch!ord, Richard j. Collins
was elected Clerk.
On calling upon several districts for their es-
Inmates, it appeared that noue' of them Were
quite ready to be submitted, and it was agreed
to postpone the consideration of the county aud
district school levies to an adjourned meeting.
On motion OF Philip Rockford 1t was unanl-
mously
Resolrca, That this Board respectfully re:
quests the Board Of Supervisors to lay Il tax OF
one dollar on each dog in the county, tor the
benefit of the school fund
The President laid before the Board the fol
County of Alexandria, made pursuant to al
order from the Superintendent OF Public ln-
struction. viz
|. C.. O. Neal Sheriff. in account with County
Levy for School purposes, 1870:
1870. County Levy, $1,000 w
CnA, pull !. T. Cmbett, Con"ty Treasurer.
lS7l.-July Is, $l4l7.1l
September %, 3l.95
0.;nh.rf 80 %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

Balance due school fund when
collected $44S II
The delinquent list may vary some on final
settlement; my impression is that the balance
can be collected in sixty days.
have paid about one hundred dollars into
the trea Jury more than have collected TO the
present day. Respectfully.
l. e. O'NEAL, Sheriff.
The vouchers accompanying the report hav-
Ing been examined and found correct with the
exception of two or three clerical errors, on
n.ot of Philip Rotchtord, it was
Rcso'red. That the President of this Board
be comnittee TO confer with the City School
Board Of The City of Alexandria as TO the prop,
er division of This fund between tue city and
county.
Ga morton ofG b. Wilert. it was.
RcsIred, That the Sheriff be required to
make full settlement Of the County School
Levy of $50. and present his vouchers and
the delinquent list to the President OF this
Board on or before the 18th day OF May next
On motion of &. B Wlbert it was
ReMireL, That the County Treasurer be re-
puestcd to meet this Board with his books, &r.,
on "Wednesday next. IA | clock a. III.
On motion Of John h johnston. the Treas,
urer was allowed one and halt per ceut Tor
dlSburSng State funds.
The Board then adjourned until "Wednesday,
the l7,h inst, at o clock a N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16
'Es.n SanrkefA.

NEW YORK, April 16-Stocks steady and
quiet. Gold strong. Money steady ut I. Vir-
gginin skies 81; new So. Flour quiet and un-
changed Wheat dull ard ii changed Corn
steady.
BALTIMORE, April 1G.--Virgina SKIES, old,
IS; do. old, coupons, 80. West Virginias l6 bid
today Cotton quiet, but firm; low mlddlings
22!. Flour quiet, but firm and unchanged
Wheat firm and scarce; Pennsylvania red ECO
for prime to choice. Corn dull white and vel.
low Soulhrrd G6. Oats steady and frm South
ern 55aGO; Western 5la5G. Rye quiet at 90a98.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

GAs.-The Superintendent Of Gas gives no.
tice to monthly consumers that their bills are
now ready, and that unless paid before or on
the lst Of May, an addition of ten per Ct will
have to he made according to an act of Council
therefore pay up and save the per centage
The price Of gas is now three dollars per thous-
and fi.nt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

CANAL TRADE.-The Cumberland News
saws :-:'Bu.iness on the canal on Saturday
was very good, as forty-rour boats were loaded
ard dispatched gu that day. The suuken boat
on Three Mile Level" near Hancock. has
been removed and loaded boats are enabled to
pass that point Up boats are now arriving
freely, and if no unforeseen hiudrances arise
the coming week promises to be one OF the
busiest vet in the history of the canal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

CONVENIENT NIGHT TRAINS. The re eat
change in the schedule of running time on the
Orange, Alexandria and Manassas railroad has
necessitated change in the running time OF
some of the Alexandria and Washington trains
which will add greatly to the convenience OF
onr citizens who are detain in Washington until
after dark. BY the new schedule local tram
leaves Washington for this place at $40 p. u;
and through train leaves at o:$5 p. N. aud
reaches here about | o'clock. This will prove
convenience to the travelling public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

Cody L. dy 8 book, for May. has beeq re-
ceived tlom Ere ch's Book Store 70 Ming
street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

RIVER IMPROVEMENTS IN NlRGINIA.-Thc
following are among the items OF the River and
Harbor Appropriation bill which passed the
House of Representatives yesterday: For the
survey of the mouths of the Occoquan river
and Of Nomini creek For the Improvement
of the Rappahannock river below Frcdericdsc
burg, Va, $4,000 For the Improvement Of
the James river, $50, 700. For the improve
ment of the Appomattox river, Va, below
Petersburg 81, 900 For the Improvement Of
AQUA creek 81 800
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

THE "LADY IN TIE CASE OF THE FRENCH
ARMS Inv The lady in the case
(lIrs Mason) whose connection with the sale
of arms to France, which has been undergoing
investigation by il committee of the United
States Senate, has attracted much public at
tention. is, it appears, Il native OF Alexandria,
and well known here. Mrs Mason is the Sec
und daughter vf the late Peter llewett, OF this
city, the proprietor of large cracker bakery
aud well known as ID local politician, having
been often member Of Council aud Justice OF
the Peace, and u,ore than once candidate Tor
the mayorty. He resided on Cameron street,
between Fairfax aud Water, opposite the Man
sion House. Miss Ada was noted here not only
for beauty and grace but also Il vivacity and
dash that some times aStoriShed ladies' OF more
staid aud retiring disposition. She has been
away from Al Xandria for Il number of years
4 statement on the first page OF to-day Is
sue details her career since that tluie. 1el
appcarance before the committee yesterday
drew to the room crowd that packed it III
every part so that standing room could be Oh
gained only with gfsat difficulty. Soon, says one
Of the accounts, the rumor circulated through the
room that Mrs Mason is coming, accom-
panied by Sergeant Arms French. All eyes
were turned upon her as she entered, but she
appearcd to take no notice Of those present.
There was buzz and stir all around, and a
stretching of necks and raising upon tiptoe, to
get a full view of the lady face, and to scan
her costume This gratificd the intense inter
est quickly subsidized. She is still a bright
handsome. dashing woman, and was attrcd
very handsomely in black silk dress and very
fashionable bonnet Of crepe. She is of decided
ly French appearance, and appeared to be u
little excited, and at times drew forth smell
ng-bot,le, from which she frequently took in,,
haatons Mr. French stepped forward and
said: ''Mr Chairman, this is Mrs. Mason.
The Chairman acknowledged the introduction,
. anu asked her to be seated. There was moth
ing yq-y startling or unexpected IN her test,
mony. She told Il straightforward story, and
gave statement OF the origin Of her connec-
ton with the sale of arms, which was that 10
the fail Of 1870 acquaintances wrote her from
New York that they knew a way she could
make some money. as some parties wished TO
buy arms from the Ordnance Department. and
ii she could make the purchase it would pay
her handsomely; to which she replied that she
would try. She then proceeded to detail her
movements in the endeavor to negotiate Tor
the sale of arms developing no special matter
of interest, and then retired. She delivered her
testimony with perfect composure and readl-
ness and is evidently gifted with Wit and de-
termination.
The LONG BRIDGE. The Washington Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

Mayors OFFICE Jack Burnett, heretofore
reported as sent to the work hoa>e, paid his
fine and was released He was Immediately
re arrested on the charge Of assaulting Officer
Mullen, aud committed t. jail Tor further en-
animation.
NIGHT REPORT. The rain continued until
about half: past ten o'clock. Heavy clouds
yelled the sky all night making the darkness
unusually deep. About three 0 clock the wind
came out sharp from the northwest, and the
police found need of the overcoats that were so
kindly turu> he'd by the Council last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16

RADICAL. SECOND WARD MEETING The
radicals of the second Ward, held a meeting at
house, corner of ROYAL and 0 onoco stress,
last night, which is said To have been the larg-
est radical meeting ever held in that ward.
Speeches were made by John Scaton aud
Others, and resolutions pas :ed de louncing as an
imposition on the republican party, the Con
vcnton by which E. +. White AMI X D. Beck
lev were chosen to represent Alexandra coun-
ty in the Radical Convention al Rlchmnnt,
The meeting declared its preference tor LEWIS
Mckenzie as delegate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-04-16
NEW GOODS FROM NEW YORK AUC-
TIONS By EVERY TRAIN
AND STEAMER.
THERE'S LIFE IL THE OLD LAND YET.
Spring Trade in full blast at
Green hoIesale Notion House

Crowds of merchants throng this mammoth
establishment daily.
A general rush for the New Goods.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-09-05
Home, Sweet Home.

1t is generally supposed that John
Howard Paines song, "lIomc Sweet
Home" consists of only two stanzas,
because these are all that are usually
printed. But original song has four
stanzas, and the whole, complete as
Paine wrote it, is as follows:
Mid pleasures and palaces though wemay roam
Be it ever 30 humble, there's no place like
home.
A charm from the skies seem to hallow us there,
Which, seek thro' the world, is e'cr met with
elsewhere,
Home home sweet, sweet home,
There's no place like home there's no place
like home.
An exile from home. splendor daz2les in vain !!
Oh give me my lowly thatchd cRttage again,
The birds singing gaily, that come at my call,
Give mo them, with the peace of mind dcarer
than all,
Home homo sweet, sweet home
There's no place like home there's no place
like home.
How sweet tits to sit meath fond fathers
smile,
And the cares of mother to soothe and
beguile,
Let others delight mid new pleasures to roam,
But give me, oh give me the pleasures OF
home,
Home home sweet, sweet home
But give me, Oh give me the pleasures OF
home.
To thee I'll return, overburdened with care,
The hearts dearest solacc will smile on me
there
No more from that cottage again will roam,
Be it ever 30 humble there's no place like
home.
Home home sweet, sweet home
There's no place like home there's DO place
like home.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-09-05
Violin and Fiddle.

Half century ago, or less, the some
what facetious DR.. Pond dwclt in tie
quiet and out of the-way village of A..
The Doctors IDEAS were liberal-mnch
more so than many ofhis congregation;
nevertheless, he kept on in the even tenor
of his way. He had son named Enoch
who at an early age manifested re-
markable talent for music, which the
father cherished and cultivated with
care. In the same village resided an
Anticipated maiden lady, who, having
no cares of her own TO occupy her time
and attention, magnanimously devoted
herself to those of her neighbors. One
morning she called at the doctors and
requested to see him. When he entered
the room where she was seated, he per-
ceved at u glance that something was
amiss, and before he had time to extend
her the usual "howd'ye do she added:
81 think, DR.. Pond, that man OF
your age aud profession might have had
something better to do, when you were
in New London last week, than to buy
Enoch fiddle; all the people are aSham-
ed that our minister should buy his
son fiddle Oh, dear, what is the
world coming to, when ministers will
do such things!"
"Who told you | had II fiddle" In
CURED the Doctor
"Who told me? Why, everybody
says so, and some people have heard
him play on it as they passed the door,
But amt it true, Doctor"
81 bought Enoch violin when |
went to New London
"A violin? what's that?'
Did You never see one"
"Nevpr.'
"Euoch ~ said the Doctor, stepping
to the door, bring your violin here. -
Eloch obeycd the command, but nc
sooner had he entered with his instru
mcut than The old lady exclaimed
"La! now ; there, why, it is fiddle!
500 not judge rashly,' said the
Doctor, giving his sou a wink * wai
till You hear it.
Taking the hint, Enoch played Ole
Hundred. The lady was completely
mystifed; it looked like II fiddle, bu
who had ever heard Old I!uuered play
ed on fiddle? 1t could not be. So
rising to depar;, she exclaimed, Il an
glad | came in to satisfy myself. La me
Just think how people will lie +
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-09-05
Rosewood.

Did any of you ever wonder why the
dark wood so highly valued for turni-
ture should be called rosewood? Its
color certainly does not look much like
that Of rose. 50 we must look for
some other reason. Upon asking, we
are told that when the tree is first cut,
the fresh wood possesses very strong
rose like fragrance, hence the name.
There arc half dozen or more dis
tinct kinds Of roscwood-tree Tie varie-
ties are found in South America and in
the East Iudics and neighboring is
lands.
Sometimes the trees grow so large
that planks four feet broad and ten in
length can be cut from one OF them.
These board pIanks are principally
used to make the tops of piano-fortes.
When growing in the forest, the
Rosewood tree is remarkable for It's
beauty, but such is its value in man,
ufactures as an ornamental wood that
some of the forests where it once grew
abundantly, now have scarcely single
specimen. In Madras, the government
has prudently had great plantations OF
this tree set out in order to keep up
the supply.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1872-09-05
Sinners Sewing Machines.

Among the astonishing modern de-
velopments in the industrial sphere,
none are more remarkable than the
sewing machine business Compare
lively a few years since its first intro
luction, it has already assumed i'm
mcnse proportions From returns
made under the licenses granted, it ap-
pears that for the year 1871, the sales
Of the Singer Company alone amount
ted to 18l ,250 machines.
1t is noticeable that while the Singer
is one Of the Oldest, its sale lead the
list ofall the others for the past year,
n the aggregate returns, as also III the
recent report ofthe Special Relief Com
mittec of Chicago, where every appli-
ant designate the kind Of machine
lesircd. and where Of 2,944 which the
Committee had provided, 2,427 were
Singer machines One indication Of
he prosperity Of the Singer Company
$ the recent opening, at No. "a Union
square, corner Of lGtl Street, OF Il new
building Of fine proportions and splcn-
lid finish. for their city saleSrooms
nd Offices 1t is one Of the finest
buildings, as it is one Of the most eligi-
BILE business sites in the city,
The extent and prosperity of the
,cwigmachinc business extends doubt
less to-day far beyond the bounds Of
the most sanguinc expectations OF its
original projectors. And the end is
not yct.-Ncc Yorh NatiouaI ,Stand-
ujtI