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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
Military Intervention.

New ORLEANS, Dec 6.-About two and q
half clock this morning two companies Of the
First Artillery, United States troops, under di-
rcctions of Deputy United States Marshal De-
klone, took possession of the State House, Part
of the troops we're quartcred in the Senate
chamber and part in the chamber of the House
of Rcpreentatives whilst the officers and Deputy
United States Marshal took up quarters in the
Governors ante-room The doors were closed
and guarded and cgress and ingrcss denied to
all except the officers of State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
HOL7UY GUD3SS.
GOOD THINGS.

IMPERIAL CABINET RAISINS.
LOOSE MUSCATEL DO.
VALENTIA DO.
LAYER DO.
whole, half and quarter boXes.)
PRIM II NEW CITRON,
CONARONI do.
LEMON PEEL,
MALAGA GRAPES,
MESSlNA LEMONS,
NEW FIGS,
TAMARINDS,
PRUNES,
ALMONDS,
FrLBERTS,
rhcANs;i rvs
OLIVES AND CAPERS,
OLIVE OILS,
INDIA CIIATNY,
ENGLISH PICKLES.
INDIA PICKLES,
BRANDY CHERRIES,
PRESERVES,
PRESERVED GINGER,
CON'S GELATINE,
FRENCH MUSTARD,
CRANBERklES,
POTTED HAM,
CALVES FOOT JELLY,
RED CURRANT JELLY,
GUAVA JELLY,
CURRY POWDER,
ANCHOVI PASTE,
PINEAPPLE CHEESE,
ENGLISH DAIRY CHEESE,
SAPSAGO CHEESE,
CHEDDAR CHEESE
EDAM CHEESE.
PEEK, FREAN & CO.'S. BISCUITS,
ALBERT BISCUITS, .
GEO. r. HILLS BISCUITS,
BOSTON BISCUITS,
SALAD CREAM,
CANNED TOMATOES,
CANNED CORN,
CANNED PEACHES,
CANNED PINEAPPLE,
CANNED LOBSTERS, &c,
Besides the choice stock Of
FINE FAMILY GROCERIES
Always to be found nj
r \ M S a Y S,
S. +. CORNER KING & ST. ASAPH SITS.
my - IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
.HsnT.SE.WE.NTS.
CAREPTA HALL.
FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 6, 1872.
PROF. CHARLES WHITNEY'S LECHUR RE
REPRESENTATIONS.

limitations of American and European States
men, the great Authors and Poets, Pulpit Elo-
qucncc, Witty and Humorous Selections, Per
sonations of Shakspe,rian characters, delivered
wholly from memory, without b"oko reference.
An instructive interesting and elegant enter
tainmcnt.
Admission 25 and SOC Liberal discount on
these prices TO Schools, Churches and charlta-
bic institutions.
Tickets at French's Bookstore. No extra
charge for reserved seats dec 3-4t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
The Situation In France.

PARIS Dec. 6-The governmental situation
at Versailles uuscttles business of all kinds
throughout the country. The committee of
thirty formed yesterday by the Assembly are
regarded as hostile to the Republic. The re-
publican journals of Paris declare that the AS
sembly does not represent the will Of France
and demand its immediate dissolution. Presi-
dent Theirs is expected to resign. The govern
ment will probably make statement at the
session of the Assembly to-day as 20 the course
# intends to take.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
GRANDEsT BARGAINS EVER OFFERED

Thousands of dollars worth Of goods bought
at half the cost of importation. Prices accord
ingly and beyond competition.
Don't fail to examine the most magnificent
stock of goods ever exhibited in the Old Do
minion. :,
Hcmstitchod Handkc-chiefs at l2iH, worth
pc, and others at ;.5c, worth 5Uc; Ladies Linen
Collars at &c, worth 25c; Hosiery, of every quail
ity, sold by the single pair at importers prices
Hqir Nets ut lie each gloves at 2oc, worth oOc;
Mcrino Underwear at any price; Handsome
Sleeve Buttons. only l0c, worth SOC and 81;
Jewelry at half price; the, best Corsets, at 75c;;
Pocketbooks, at 25c, worth SOC: hcal Hair Goods
New York prices. Hair manufactured into any
design.
To form sny conception Of the magnitude and
rhcapncss of the entire stock would ncccasltate
visit to this wonderful establishment.
CHARLES W. GREEN,
KING strait
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
Esy r. A. Aerby. Auctieneer.

COMMISSIONER SALE OF VALUA-
" BILE CITY PROPEkTi.-ln execution
of u decree Of the Circuit Court OF Alrxandria
county rendered on the 24th day Of November,
1889, in the suit of Charles Alexander and 9TH
crs against John B. Alexander, the undersigned,
will offer for SALE ut public auction, in front of
Green's Mans1n House. in the city of Alexan-
dris, on ATURDAI, the 10th day of Novenl-
Der, 1877, nj II o'clock a. m, the following de-
scribed LOTS in the city Of Als1;andria, viz,
by Wythe, Madison, Patrick and Horny streets
= TuREE-FUURTHS OF TIE SQUARE,
(un acre and n half bounded by Wythe, Madi-
son. Faycttc and Payne streets; the other fourth
of the square lying on the north side OF Wythe
and east side Of Payne street. and belonging to
the estate of G,lstavus b. Alexander.
J. A SQUARE OF TWO ACRES bounded
by pcndlcton, Wythe Faycttc and Payne ST..
a. AN ACRE, or HALF SQUARE, on the
south side Of Madison street, extending from
Payne to West street.
5. \ LOT, bounded on the east by Payne ST.,
and Oh the wet bv Conway's line, between PEN
dlclon aud Wythc sts., containing ! acres.
g. AQUAkTEk OF A SOU ARE, Or HALF
AN ACRE, on the west side of Payne ST. and
north side of Cameron, ut the intersection of
said streets.
Terms of Sale: Onc-third of the purchase
money to be paid in cash the residue III two
equal payments ut six and twelve months from
the day of SALE the deferred payments to bear
interest and 10 DO secured by the notes of the
purchaser, and u retention Of title and forfeiture
Of cash payment for failure 10 comply with the
terms of sale, and the property to be resolG upon
such i,liur" ut the risk Of the purchaser. Com
vcyanccs TO be made ut the cost Of the purchms-
ers LAWRENCE b. TAYLOR,
REUBEN JOHNSTON,
WM. G. YEATON,
oct ,j-cnts Commissioners.
lsIs-1hc ABOVE sale has been postponed until
SATURDAY, December u, at II m, at the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
Loss of Steamer.

New York Dec 6.-Panama papers OF the
18th, state that the new steamer 1acora, from
Liverpool, is total loss near Montevcdlo.
Loss &Il0.0O0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
.TGR5TSk TiEs.4L.

TE1O FARMERS
i The we'll known and reliable STAN ARD
FERTILIZERS-
}. j. Turner & Co.'S Excelsior and
j. j. Turner & Co.'S Ammuniated Super
Phosphate. For sale By
aug 81 R. NJ LA WSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
Sentenced to be Hung.

Boston, Dec. G.-James Mcthaney has
been sentenced to be hanged on the Dist of
February for the murder of his wife,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
Dining House Burned.

PH1LADLuIA, Dec. 6.-Kunkle's restaurant,
late Proseaur's, noted dining place at Bird
and Walnut streets, was burned at a. w. to-day
Tue loss is not ascertaned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
Death of Il Justice.

CORNING, N. Y, Dec. 6.-Hon. Thomas
A. johnson, Senior Justice of the Supreme
Court of the State Of New York died here last
evening
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
HOLIDAY GOODS
RICH. RARE AND
NOW OPENING AT
f RENCH'S BOOKSTORE.
No. % King street.

CuROMOS, splendid assortment, consisting
of Landscapes, Groups, Figures and Heads
Copies OF celebrated Paintings executed in the
highest style of the art, and richly framed in
polished walnut and gift and full gilt.
PICTURE FRAMES large assortment
constantly on hand.
PASSE-PARTOUTS and MATS, in velvet
and paper, al! sizes.
BY special arrangement With one or the iarg-
est manufacturers Of PICTURE and LOOKING
GLASS FRAMES in the country, | am pre-
pared to fill orders for special sizes and OF the
most elaborate design, at prices which defy COM
petition.
NEW CHROMOS received rs soon as issued.
CARVED WOOD GOODS, Book Rests Wall
Pockets, Brackets and Picture Frame, great
variety of styles, handsomely carved.
RUSSIA LEATHER GOODS, of beautiful
design and finish
ODOR CASES, of Cat Glass nnl Fine Russia
Leather.
BEAUTIFUL VASES.
WRITING DESKS, from 15c to $50 each.
WORK BONES, in fine Russia Leather, Sat
in and Rosewood
GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BONES,
MI STYLES from the cheapest to the finest Russia.
P0RTMONAIES, of French Calf Russia
and Turkey Morocco, for Ladies and Gents; the
best stock in the State Of Virginia.
A full line of new JAPANESE LACQUER
WARE and INLAID CABINETS; Trays,
single and in sets Glove Boycs, Fruit Plates,
Putt Boxes Magic Fish and Birds, Magic Tops,
japanese Fire Works, &c.
PAPER MACHE GOODS, Portfolios and
lnkstAndS
BRONZE GOODS-Thc finest Vienna Gold
Bronze Inkstands and Jewel Cases; splendid
assortment of Bronze Inks, Antique and Their
mnmcters.
FINE TURKEY MOROCCO and RUSSIA
LEATHER TRAVELLING BAGS and
SATCHELS, in great variety.
SEGAR. HOLDERS and FANCY BOXES,
of beautiful workmanship.
CHILDREN'S GAMES, nearly a hundred
VERlTABLE STEAM ENGINES, Fire
Steamers and Steamboats, all propelled by
steam The most instructive toy ever made.
Prices from 81 to So each
GOLD PENSnnd PEN CILS, putup express
ly for Christmas presents.
WOSTE HOL NJ 5 FINE POCKET
KNIVES. q. l.. FRENCH.
nov 81 Hist to be continued
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

PARIS, Dec 6-Ihe specie IN the Bank OF
France has increased GOO, OOG francs during the
naSt week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
BOARDING.
ID Mrs. A. w. G. WALLER
Has opened the large and comnodious
BOARDING HOUSE,


Has opened the large and comm"dluus p.
BOARDING HOUSE,
No. 5S Prince ST.,
formerly kept by Mrs. Carter. This house has
been put in thorough repair, and is supplied
with every convcn, cnce for the comfort Of
guests Transient as well rs permanent board
crs accommodated.
References: Rev &. II. Norton, D. d., Rev
r. Ii. Mckiln, Mr.. II. Is. uDomcs, Mr. James
Green Col. NJ. ID. Ball. nov l3-m
YI,HE UNDERSIGNED having received
i from the County Court Of Fairfax county
letters of administration on the estate Of WILL
LIAM FULLER, late OF said county, deceased,
this is to give nhtlce to all persons indebted to
said estate to make immediate payment; and all
persons having claims against SAID estate
hereby warned to present them to me, duly ast-
thenticatcd on or before the 10Th day OF No.
rembcr, 1873 or they may be BY law excluded
from vii benefit in said estate.
" " JEROME LINTON,
nov 3O-wiws Administrator
MOUNT VERNON URSEKIES
IN1 Established - years
FRUIT TREES ADAPTED 70 THIS RE-
GlUN A SPECIA lily.
SMALL FRUIT, ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Send fer q Catalogue to
G. GlLLINGuAM s. CO..
Accotink Postoicc,
nov i-tw;f Fairfax co., Va.
DEAL HAIR d Z a IiT Il E N /
GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE,
IL King street
Ali tho REAL HAIR CURLS sold from this
house during the past live years will be recuried
FREE OF CHARGE. Send them in.
CHARLES W. GREEN,
dec IL King street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

V)ISO'S CURE FORCONSUMPTlON-We
/ would again call the attention of our Gus
TONERS and the public generally to this invalus-
bic Cough Remedy We have, never before
sold Proprietary Medicine that has gwen such
grest and universal satisfaction. We have re-
eee;v,d strong testimonials from some of our best
Known citizens, who decline to let their names
appear in print, but whose names can be "scer-
ta;red ut our store Price one dollar per bottle,
or six bottles for five dollars. The trade sup
nlied at Proprietary lowest rates. Wesrc ship
thsrleston, Savannah and Mobile
JANNEY s. CO.,
dor No AS King s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

STILL AGROUND The bark Vesuvius, hence
for San Francisco, with cargo of coal, at last
accounts was still aground on Mattawoman
Muds. The tug boat Katie Wise left here this
morning to assist the Atlantic in dragging her
over that, the sEallowcst part of the channel
of the Potomac the water there being but
twenty-five feet deep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

COUNTY Court -Tne December term of
the Couaty Court, Judge r. II. Cockerie, ad-
journcd to-day after a session of five days, the
most of which has been occupied III the trial OF
criminal cases. In addition 10 the proceedings
of the term already reported IN the Gazette, are
the following William Williams, colored,
convicted of robbery, was sentenced to five
years imprisonment the penlteutiary: Henry
Thomas was appointed Il Justice OF the Peace
for Jefferson Township, vice J. ". Graves, re-
moved from Township; the trial Of Mills Stac!a
and Lewis Manly co!orctl, indicted for robbery,
| was continued ill the next term; ). Is. W!bcrt
was appointed clerk OF Township Board of Ar
lington Township; IN order was issued to re-
fund to V +. Lorbctt $50 for IN error in land
book of State tax for Jefferson Township: an
allowance OF $50 was made fnr the clerk OF the
Court for the year ending 5lst of Dccemher,
1872. aud for $50 for stationery during that
year, and allowances were made 10 McSsrs. y.
w. Chiffon and d. il. Smoot, and TO the clerk,
for services rendered III crlmina! cases; accounts
| of W. & Cazenove and {. +. Lee, executors
of \. e. Cazeuovo deceased; }. H. ID. Smoot.
Mckenzie and Robert Bell, executors OF Moses
Russell, deceased: j. c. Mburn, executor Of
Benedict G. Mburn, deceased; i. ". Reid
and }. II. Reid. administrators OF j. Ii. Reid,
deceased G. T. Lee, guardian Of l.. \. Gaze
move, and Ii. Q. Caughtou, guardian OF Celia
L. Lackey, were confirmed and ordered 70 be-
recorded: accounts of Andrew and Robert
Jameson, executors Of Re-. Violet, deceased,
and e. l.. Simpson, administrator OF Il. l.
Cross, wore returned and ordered 10 lie for OK
ccptlous
CRY SCHOOL REPORTS. The following is a
synopsis Of the reports made to me by the
teachers of public schools ior the month end
ing November goth:
White .Sclook On the rolls 44j; boys 30
girls lG6. Average attendance 80 boys 2li,
girls 800 Percentage Of attendance to en-
rollmeul 81; boys IS, girls 10. Entered $;
boys 5, girls 3. Dropped -; boys IT,, girls Il.
Best attendance in Washington School, No. :,
taught by Edgar +. Harper, 96 per cent.
C0l0red SchoolS.-Un the rolls 291; boys
1852, girls AS. Average attendance 2j7: boys
rs, girls l29. Percentage OF attendance to
enrolment 81: boys 81, girls 50. Entered 70;
BOYS l9, girls I. Droppc! 20; boys II. girls S.
Best attendance in Hallowcll Schools Nos. |
and 3, taught by Misses Sarah 4 Gray and
Harriet B. Douglas; each 90 per cent
A comparisons with the reports for Novem-
Der, 1872. shows decrease of IS IN the aver
age attendance at white schools, and an lncrcuSe
of 90 in that at conrci schools.
RICHARD l.. CARNE,
Superintendent.
St Ionn's An,irr,v I1..c 9th, 1872
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

Mayors OFFICE Among the cases at the
Iayor' office to-day was one in which the detcn-
dant was charged with breaking the Sunday law
for the fourth time. \ colorel boy, named
Jim Henderson was also there for sticking the
small blade of Il pen kole into the shoulder, OF
another coiored boy named Sllas Harris last
night at the corner OF Royal and Princess
streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
St. John Academy, Dec 9th, 1872

PROF. WHITNEY o-NlGIr-Thosc who
wish to TO pass an evening with the orators and
poets living and dead should hear Prof. Whit
nev tonight His limitations Of statesmen like
Clay Webster and Calhoun, is Of Itself a gem
while the beautiful rendition OF lcnnys9n,s
sublime creation, the charge Of the Light Brl,,
gaac, thrills and delights all. St. Paul $ grand
and sublime defence before King Agrlppa, Is,
when delivered by correct and able clocutlon-
ist, like Mr. Whitney a mastery inrccrsonailonr;
The scenes from the Merchant OF Venice will
please every admircr of Shak cspearc, and our
Young folks will find something on the pro-
crammc highly entertaining.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

LYScHBURG MARKET, Dec: o-Ahe po navt
an a9a W S6ea ' isht White GoIso rcd l59al
Germ in fair Supply; white 7oa72; mixed anu NV
yellow 55a6O Oats in moderate supply ana uo-
mand at 45a4S. Rye SOaoo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

PARSONAGE FOR RoBERTs CnArEL Rev.
DR., Ianahan, late manager Of the Methodist
Book Concern. preached to large congrega.
t;on among whom were many white persons,
IT The colored Methodist Church. last night.
At the close Of the services collection was
taken up to help to complete the pew parson-
no, attached to that church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, December ;: o. D.
NJ c rhanre in the Grain market receipts light;
To- Wheat l6Oal95; red do. l6os2Oo va JIG
for r,'P 5aa6O: new 52s56 Oats 45a5o Rye oOa1o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06
Green's Mammoth Notion House
KING STREET.

LADIES AND GENTS FURNISHING
GOODS,
HOSIERY, GLOW Els,
NOTIONS, sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

OYSTERS. The last Of the remaining cargo
Of oysters, at the dock, were bought early this
morning, and since then the demand has been
nnsupplied. Some of the dealers have stocks
IN hand, but many of them arc without enough
TO fiII their orders, and consequent y.are anx
iously looking for the arrival Of boats now
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

pnpT OF ALEXANDRIA, DECEMBER ..
CIV posr........ 705 MOON RIsEs'..'"'. IL
So, - 43S
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CHARLES W. GREEN,
nov IS IS King street.

MILL BURRS FOR SALE-Two pairs of
WI A feet FRENCH BURRS, nearly new,
suitable for plaster, corn Or guano for sale by
doc Att GEO Y WORTlIINGTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

P,cuuosD MARKET, December 5.-Otferings
K En hshe,s Wheat with sales at 160a9 for
Common CO p to prime white and l02also for DO;
red: some sales on private terms; Corn o'soa
so co. n,r;rne new Oats 50a52 for Western NO
snles of Rye reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

FRENCH IMMIGRANTs-The agents of the
proposed French immigration to this section OF
the State, were here again yesterday, and went
out to the place they have rented near this city
for their headquarters. From there they will
make inspecting tours to the various parcels OF
land which have been offered them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

-,TUABLE DAIRY AND ThUoh n
y + Fam \ FOR sALE-;At the ro oa rr,e q
i9S This property s is s10a sed
one mile northwest eth Of the IS osu1 fkn 0s
fop H1EH1 IS eG lSxss four rooms si
End S of water in the yard with fail
TGy proximity to this city dyss Sas qe ono
50" ibis Of P 5sre n sS:$ VIII
oi1ed s at srot as the on Market House For
and other 'ni0fin"''0R ROBERT BELL il,
doc 6-eots
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HETTYO.S Stiles.
Esy r. A. Ker6y. AuctiOneer.

- Tyers to j. r. .Janney and John T. Allen,
dated the 10th day of March, 1872 the undor-
signed will sell, at public auction, on MON
DAY, December 9th. 1872, at II clock IT
M, the schooner OCCOQUAN, now thcssssassSa
Five Sisters. Sale to take place ut Shoots
wharf between King and Cameron sts. Alexan-
dria Va. Terms cash.
il JANNEY.
JOHN T. ALLEN,
nov 2S-eots Mortgages.
COUNTRY RESIDENCE AND MARKET
~ FARM FORSALE AT AUCTION--Wh
be offered at public sale on SATURDAY, De-
cember It'll, 1872 at o'clock p. M, at Cats
Hotel, West End, all that PORTION OF THE
FARM belonging TO the estate of the late Geo.
Auld, decd, lying between the lands of Messrs.
VIM. Gregory and Henry Bontz about three
miles from Alexandria, near the Little River
Turnpike, and in the vicinity of Clouds Mill.
This part of the farm offered for sale contains
about 81 acres-35 acres in cultivation, and the
remainder in young growth of wood There is
comfortable TWO-STORY FRAME GS4
DWELLING and some out-buildings on .ssss
the land, and about fifty fruit trees. T: e loca-
ton ard quality Of the soil make it valuable as
arket farm. The property will be shown and
further information given by applying to Geo.
Aud. Terms made known at sale
DAVID AULD
GEO. AULD,
Fairfax co., nov Scots Executors.
A DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF CORPO-
"A RATION AND OTHER STOCkS-Will
be offered at public sale on SATURDAY, De-
ccmber tin, 1872, at - O'clock M, in front Of
the City Hotel, Alexandria FA.,-
70 shares Of stock Of Corp of Alnxand-ia, Va.
~ shares of stock Of A!cxa Water Company.
50 shares of stock of Alcxa Insurance Go.
Terms ut sale.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON
Admir-. OF the estate Of
nov 12-ts Harrison Bradley dec d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

Georgetown CATTLE MARKET, Deer Pm ~
ON sale to-day. $50 Cattle, 500 Sheep and to
Cows and Calves Sales of Cattle were made al
rrn,n : 70 &c: Sheep ~ to &C., and Cows ana
r lro,.i W -, S55 The market being dull and
innct i a number of Sheep and Cattle remain
cd unsold at the close.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-12-06

LNSl RAY COW-S.rayed from the sub: criber
T. on the 18th Of last month, small red and
white BUFFALO COW. \ reward of So will
be paid for her return to me.
DANIEL McCAULEY,
doc 5-3IS Near Canal Basin
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sAILED.
Steamer Wawasct, Cone river by ro'0"'"'
Ferry Go. ,n.
schr Annie Tibbctts, hence, at Nc" n-''''
4Lh instant
The Portland daily press., 1872-11-25

TO WASH STRAW MATrrNe.-Take a pail
half full of hot r.,ater, perfectly clean long
handled mo-, and dish Of dry unsifted In
uan me'.l. Sweep all dust off the mating,
sneu scatter the dry meal evenly over the
rom. Wiring the mop so dry that it will
not drip at all, and rub hard one breadth at a
time, always engthwise OF the straw, and use
clean water for each breadth When the
mating is dry, the meal can be swept off
easily; it should always be done on a dry
day.
SWEET Potato BALLs.-First boil the po-
tatoes; then carefully mash the farinaceous
part. Boil in the meantime pint of milk,
put in some lemon peel, couple Of small
Jumps OF sugar and little salt. When the
milk boils, take it off the fire and add the
potatoes, so as to form paste or rather a
tolerably thick mush. When cool, make it
into balls; cover these with crumbs of bread
and yolk of egg, fry to a nice brown color,
and serve up with sugar strewed over them.
STEAMED JoHNNY-CAKE.-One pint of
sour cream, one teaspoonful of soda, and one
OF salt. Str in three tablespoonfuls of -four
then add corn-peal enough to make a stiff
batter: Beat one egg, and add to the batter:
STIR all carefully together, and pour into
well-buttered tin basin; set this into a bread
steamer, and keep the steam up for an hour,
or more, if the loaf is large Serve with
cream and sugar.
CoCoANUT PUDDING.-Soak for two hours
in pint and half of milk, teacupful of fine
bread-crumbs and the grated meat of cocoa
nut, then add the well-beaten yolks and
whites OF six eggs, teacupful of sugar, the
grated rind of lemon, and pint and a half
OF MILK Stir well together and bake in hot
oven; Like all other custards, this must not
De allowed to remain in tine oven long enough
to become watery.
~; LOAF CAKE.-Two cups Of sugar, two of
sponge over night In the morning rub to.
gether two cups of sugar, one of butter and
four eggs. Flour to make quite stiff: one
nutmeg, cinnamon and cloves; if wished. one
pound off fruit. Raise till light, and bake in
an even oven.