davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
THE GAZETTE.
TUESDAY EVENING, JUNE 4.

CHESAPEAKE AND Ono RAILRoAD.-The
nroyimitv of the coal and iron fields and their
ncrfect accessibility by means OF railroad and
water communications, constitute advantages
which must in due time render Virginia and
West Virginia the centre of a vast manutactur-
ing industry. The future great iron furnaces
of our continent will be located 10 the kanaWha
Valley. Their establishment must exercise all
Important influence on the future OF the State
Heretofore these treasures have been virtually
sealed both to Virginia and the world. But the
completion of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
road. few months hence. will open them to
the millions of consumers both in the East ana
West. This railroad penctrates the richest MN
eral regions in the Tirginias 1t follows the
passage way which nature herself has mace pc
tween the Ohio valley and the Atlantic The
New River seems to plunge madly into the
very heart of the iron mountains, and literally
forces it's way for itself through the sold rocks.
On either side of the mad toaming torrent, the
tall mountains rise almost perpendlcularly ID
grandeur to the skies In the clefts OF these
mountains, and just above the foamlng torrent
within reach of its spray, a passage Is cut tor
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. In some
places the grading affords the graudest triumphsS
of engineering science on our continent, and
presents another remarkable evidence of the
human genius and perseverance that seem to
conquer impossibiities. The Chesapeake and
Ohio passes through region heretofore re-
garded as inaccessible, and brings within reach
of human needs the stores that have been
treasured through all time in the most valuable
mineral deposits on our contnent.-Acac lo'H
B,Uftiu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
Ig.7.N'TS.
DEADY TODAY,
LII The first edition of the

LAWYERS OFFICE DOCKET,
With index, printed headings and ruled COL
umns prepared by James r. Cation, of Alexan-
dria. This book shows at glance the progress
of every suit; the printed headings give the
names of claimant or plaintiff; name of defend
ant; claimants residence; nature of claim !;
amount, with interest from; when receive cd for
collection; nature of action; when suit was in
stituted pane of court; when declaration or
bill was filed !; amount of judgm interest and
costs; date ofjudgment; date of execution re-
turn of execution attorneys fees remarks with
lawyers work, and has received the unqualified
endorsement of the Bar of this city. Every law
yer should have copy of this labor-saving
work. Published and for sale by
G. E. FRENCH, Alexandria, Va.
To whom all orders should be addressed je l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
TN S.ALES.
Sale Of Property for non-pay-
ment of City Taxes.
By direction of the City Council, will be ez-
posed ut public sale, on

By direction of the City Council will be e1-
posed ut public sale, on
MONDAY, the 18th Gay of June, 1872,
in front of the Auditors Office, in the city OF
Alexandria. the following
LOTS and IMPROVEM ENTo
thereon. or as much thereof us may be necessary
to nay and satisfy the taxes, assessments or
charges due to TIE City Council of Alex sndrla
on the same, respectively, for the years annexed
The purchasers will be required to pay at tn,
time Of sale the taxes, asses>m cnts, charges ana
expenses of sale. The PROPRIETOR or proprletors
of such lots, bis their heirs representatives or
agents, may, within two years rom the day OF
sale, pay 20 the purchaser thereof, or to the
Mayor, the money paid for such taxes, charges
and expenses, as aforesaid, with twelve per cent
UNI per snnum rs interest thereon, or make, Il
tender of the same, in which event he shall be
reinstated in his original title. If no such pay
nent or tender be made within two years next
after the sale, tho purchaser will be required 10
pay the remainder of the purchase money into
The treasury Of the City Cou Gil, where it will
remain subject to the order Of the proprietor or
his legal representative and the purch ser, on
the payment of the whole amount OF the pur-
chase money, will receive title to the said lot
or lots, or such parts thereof IN fee simple, from
the Mayor.
The sale will commence at ten o'clock a. IN.
on the day specified, and if OF completed on
that day, will be continued from day to day,
and from time to time, until completed.
JNO. r. HILL, Col. North. Dist
Il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04

lHl STREET MANURE-one near HIPS
Cracker Factory; one on Wolfe street. near
Union, and the other on Wilkes street, between
Alfred and Henry-will be sold by auction, on
FRIDAY, the It'll prox., at II o'clock, on the
premises. GEO. w. CLIFFORD,
my 29-td ~, =. Supt Of Police.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04

Monaco, the last stronghold of the gamblers
of Europe, was treated to genuine sensation
few weeks since. There appeared upon the
scene party of elegantly dressed Americans III
glossy black suits,a protuslon OF diamond rings
studs and brooches, and tall hats Of very shiny
material. These individuals took but little in;
terest in the games of chance which abounded
all about them They played a little and awk-
wardly, lost triAing sums, but in q few days
improved wonderfully, played together, pocket
ed 40, 900 francs and broke the bauk, where
upon the compeers accused them of being a
band of cheats; to this charge the Americans
replied by display of rcvolvers which they
seemed nothing 10th to use The appearance
of the weapons caused the Italian and French
gamblers to fly precipitately from the field; The
Americans departed with their spoils, and the
card sharpers of Monaco are wondering If this
American invasion is to be repeated, and if so,
how to protect themselves against shrcwder and
holder rogues than themselves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
SN.N.UER RESORTS.
SPRINGS,
IL Eleven Miles from Harrison, urg,

In Rockingham county, Va.
This celebrated Watering Place will be open
for visitors on the 1st OF June, 1872 under the
management of JOS. N. WOODWARD, Esq.
The water Of these Springs is the strongest
Chaly bca in the United States, and is peculiar
ly efficient in the diseases Of females, while as
Tonic its virtues are unsurpassed.
ACCOM- STRICTLY FIRST
GLASS.
Visitors leaving Baltimore or Washington by
the early morning train arrive at the Springs to
tea.
RATES OF BOARD: Per day, 81 SO; per week,
SIS; per month, $50. Children under II years
of age and servants half price. A. B. TRICK, !.
Pres. Board of Directors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
A LENANDRIA DENTAL ASSOCIAT

A LEAANDRlA DENTAL ASSOClAI n.
DR. LOOCKERMAN
Takes this method of informing the public that
he will be at the office of the Alexandra Dental
Association, corner Washington and Prince SITS,
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
The gentlemen of the Association will make
engagements for me with those who especially
wish my services.
1t gives me pleasure to recommend the opera
tors Of this Association, not only to my old pa,
guarantee all work to be frst-class and for less
money than other Dental establishments. ap l6
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
Ry Green e. Wise.

[Real Estate Agents and AuctloncersI
10y VIRTUE of y decree of the Corporation
ID Court for the city OF Alexandria, Va, rem
dered at its November term, 1870, in the suit of
Cazenove g. Co. VS.. Johnson's administrator ct
III the undersigned commissioners, appointed
by said decree, will offer for sale by public auc-
ton, in front Of the Mansion House, IN said city,
on SATURDAY the 6Est day Of J4ne, 1872, at
II o'clock m, the LOT OF GROUND at tho
southwest intersection Of Wilkes and Henry
streets, So feet inches on Wilkes by 100 feet on
Henry st, with one TWO .SIORY BRlCh o.
and four 3 STORY FRAME DWELL ~
INGS thereon. . ,.-- /. ,....-....s. -r-
Terms :: One-tenth Of the purchase money to
be paid in cash on the day OF sale and the resi-
due in three equal instalmcnts at six, twelve and
eighteen months, respectively, fr"m the day of
sale, with interest, the deferred payments to be
secured by the notes of the purchaser or purchss
Eers satisfactorily endorsed, and the title TO DE
retained until the wholeof the purchase money
lis fully paid All costs: for stamps and convey
anclng to be borne by the purchaser.
~ G. w. WATPLES,
'. ' F. L. SMITH, 4 ...it... ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
PROEE SSiGsSEE.

DOCTOR HENRY j. GARRETT,
- Late of Southwest Virginia,)
Has taken the Office adjoining, the County Treas
ton street, and res pect!uly offers his profession
al services to the citizens of Alexandria and Vi
cinity. my lI-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
SPRIN GS.

.NARLIN' SPRI n q S. s.5s,.
This popular and convenient summer resort
has been put in thorough order, and mas been
greatly improved in various ways for the &C
comm .dation of the public. j. o..
Excursion parties will be entertained upon
the most favorable terms Apply to COOK y
CREIGHTON, Alexandria, Va, or ROBERT
BALL, It'll street, Washington, D. c. my Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
MI W WALL PAPERS.

The largest and best selected stock of WALL
PAPERS and DECORATIONS ever offered
in this city-new designs selected with great
care from the best manufacturers.
All orders for Papering private or public
buildings promptly executed with artistic skill.
The many years experience makes me conf
dent of giving satisfaction to all who may favor
me with their patronage j. ?. CLARKE,
APT No. 15S King street. AlcXa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
Z. Il. = NJ II ~
II. Q. CLAUGHTON.

Mr.. James Fossett consents to the above sale
and will join in making the title. ap 2G.ts
Gao~The above sale is postponed till SATU 4.
DAi the 18th day of June, 1872 at the same
ii me and place je Its
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-06-04
" IN DO w SH a D Z S.

An elegant assortment of new and beautiful
WINDOW SHADES.
Buff, Blue, Green and White Plain Shades.
All of the best Shade Fixtures
New styles of Window Cornices, Band and
Curtain Loops, &C., at
J. P. CLARKE'S,
ap6 No. 15S King street.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LIST OF LETTERS.
AdVprtiSafl january %. 1872.

Persons calling for these letters will please say "Ad-
vertsed and give the date of this list If not called
for within month, they will be cent TO the Dead
Letter Office One cent will be collected on each letter
when delivered.
A-P Allen. Mrs Mary Adams. J NJ Atkins T w
Armstrong.
B-Rev VIM Boyd. Miss Kitty Bradley, IL NJ Brad
ley, Mrs II Babb. q W Brown, Mrs Eliza Bradley.
William II Bridges.
CIV Covington, William II Clark. Squire Cooper,
r M Chatterton, Miss Cole. E W Cole, Mr. Col
Inns.
D-Darby & Co, Robt Dryn1an, Thomas Draper,
Ell A Engmann, Jos IL Ernest.
f-John Faulkner, Reuben Ferguson.
G-E Gould.
H-Goorge Holly, Mrs Mary Husksson. Charles F
Horne.
J-Thomas ia 'kson. DIR E w johnson.
K-EliEa Keywood. ~
G-G Lowe, Lesson Theodore Lindsey, " hite-
head Lawrence, b Laughston.
M-Miss Ann Mitchell, Frank Moore @ " McFee,
Jones McNabb lco) Joseph NJ May. Mrs M l. MeBee.
N-William Mel on, 2.
O-Robt l. Owen,
Pill Pate w NJ Pickett.
R-A Richards & Co. Miss Ellen Roberts. ] Rupin,
J Richardson, Miss s Rush. Booker, Andrew
s-Aaron Sanders, Miss sallie Smith, Ex-Judee
T-Andrew Tedford. Miss Alice Turner, c c Train
ham, Or A Todd Sam Tyler, Col w f Travis.
S-Sallie CVincent
W-sW White. NJ Wilks, James Waits, A II White.
John White, Wilson Williams.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
Affairs at Mouse Creek.

The citizens of this thriving village
have just completed neat and commo-
dious Building, designed as a school house
and place of worship. The upper story
will be used as a Masonic Lodge,
This building takes the place of one OF
similar character-Lodge room excepted
since. 1t is a substantial brick, with tin
roof, and we'll arranged both for ventila-
ton and warming. 1t is under the direc.
ton of Board of Trustees, who are to
parcel out the time between the several re-
ligious denominations, SO as to prevent
any conflict in their appointments. DIR
Breaker preached the first sermon in this
house on Sunday night.
The school opened on Monday with en-.
couraging prospects. The people are alive
to the cause of education, and will give
their teacher, Mr.. Johnson, generous
support.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24

that big five gallon demijohn under his
arm. r-vnr A
Now, John, set IL down and take out
the cork.n hr EN
The cork came out pretty easy-it had
been out before. EE
Now, John, take that demijohn UNI
der your arm again, and tilt out little in
all the glasses"
John again took the demijohn under his
arm, and went around filling the glasses,
while we looked on in woeful silence.
Now, gentlemen continued Clay,
1--WE will drink this standing, to the
health of my friend Longworth of Gin
cinnati.n
He raised the glass to his lips, stopped,
and gave a look about the table. We six
were just going out of the door, just as
fast as our legs could carry us. We heard
the word boys !" in the lion voice of
Clay, but he remainder of the sentence
was drowned in the shouts of laughter
from his guests.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
Henry Clay and His Native Wine.

In the fall of 1S43 Lonworth of Cincin-
natl sent to Mr.. Clay demijohn of native
wine. Mr.. Longworth had imported the
grape seed from wine makers in lilly, and
prided himselfon having q splendid thing.
1t was five gallon demijohn, the stopper
covered with wax, and stamped with the
letter l.. There were six of US boys in the
family, averaging some l6 or II years old.
We used to study in the evening in our
room, and would borrow the cellar key of
Mrs. Clay and bring up pitcher of cider
and hat full of apples to help us along
in our lessons.
One night it was proposed we should
taste of the Cincinnati wine. We found a
cork screw, and carried up pitcher full
1t was capital, and before many days we
found the demijohn empty. We knew
Clay was liable to want it at any time, and
it must be filled. On the following night
we took servant who toted the big bot
or two and half miles away, kept by Il
negro, where we had it filled with whis-
key at fifteen cents gallon, which, with
the quarter we gave the boy for helping
us along, cost US a dollar. We had hard
work getting that demijOhn back to the
house-it was not shaped right for carry
ing. But at length it was safe in the cell
about the color of that which was on the
stopper, and had carved a letter l. out OF
a piece of bark. The bottle was duly
sealed, stamped and deposited in its prop.
er place.
In 1874 the prospects were that Mr.
Clay might be President, and he thought
SO himself. He gave grand dinner
among his distinguished guests being
John ]. Crittenden and Tom Corwin
Every one was in the best of spirits, and
after the ladies had retired the merrimenl
was even higher than before. We boys re
manned. never being excluded from hi
great dinners. As the party were abou
rising, Clay said:
Gentlemen, L have some Of the finest
wine in the world, and the first NATIVE
American ever manufactured and ther,
can be no more fitting opportunity TO
testing its merits than the present John
do you know whereabouts in the celia
that bottle of wine is, which was sent 4
me from Cincinnati ?n
ayes, sir" said John.
"Do you think, John, you can brlnl
that demijohn here, under your arm, AM
not shake it up?"
Eyes, sir.n
well, go.n -WW WauW az
In few minutes ohm came back wit
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
Original Attachment.

John s. Van Glider and C. NJ. McGhee vs.. j. H. Wood.
VTAPPEARING FROM THE AFFIDAVIT FILED
filed in this case that defendant Wood absconds or
40 eoneeais himself that the ordinary of law
cannot be served upon him 1t is therefore ordered BY
me that publication be made notifying said Wood t.
on the Goth day OF June A. D. 1872 TO answer then and
there TO suit brought against him by attachment. as
the law directs the will be taken for confessed
as to him and set for hearing parts 1t is further
ordered by me that plaintiffs in this have the
above notice published for four successive weeks in the
Knoxville Chronicle. newspaper published in Knox
VILE. Tenn. This 18th of October, A. d. ISL.
jan20w4t X, ID. JOUROLMON, J. p.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
Better Than Money,

you'll never get your money back
croaked old farmer Thriftless as he looked
out on the fine new barn his neighbor had
Just finished.
"This and your new house has eaten up
a heap of money you'll never see again"
Never want to see my money back,
neighbor," said the young man cheerfully,
"if get something better than money!
II should like to know what that might
be? Money is mighty convenient thing
to have in the world, you'll find before
you get through with it."
"Now what is it good for, should really
like to know?' said the other, looking eX-
tremely innocent.
The old man looked up in surprise,
doubling whether Lawson was quizzing
him or whether he ha d clean gone daft
Good for millions! why to buy things
with, anything you want, to be had for
money!
Just what I've done with mine built
| house and barn / wanted bad enough.
You can't eat cake and have it too. You
| can't spend your money and hoard ii up in
| the bank vaults at the same time. But
Uncle Jacob, I've got something better
| than money in return for all L have laid
out. / have cheerful, snug home for my
| family This is better than gold a thou
sand times. What is money to man who
| Is not happy? Oh, my friend, you may
prize this best blessing of life too lightly.
| Wife and children are happier than
in the old house which had so few comforts.
Besides with increased conveniences, we
can all accomplish far more, and so in a
| manner we shall get our money back. If
we never saw penny of it, should call
| it good investment. The barn will be a
help in a thousand ways, and will,
doubt not, save it's cost in a few years
time, in the wintering of stock, better
storing of food for them, and in many
ways economic time and labor, which are
both money TO the farmer. Wife and
these modern cOnveniences."
"Ah, yes, that's the pint with you young
fellows. Everything to save your backs
Too much afraid of hard work All
sorts of new-fangled notions, just to save
work'n
Exactly SC, Uncle Jacob. When We
get machine to do our work for us we
can save ourselves for something the ma
chine can't do. Old fashioned sickle:
might do to reach around among the rocks
and stone heaps of New England, bu
they will make little impression on prai
RE wheat field. But about this saving o
our strength only wish young farmers
would heed it more. If you had, Uncle
Jacob, you needn't be so bent and wreck
ed with rheumatism at sixty. There.
no comfort in that am sure you'll own
Wouldn't you gladly give a good sum fo
the vigor and freedom.from pain in you
earlier days? If you had taken care O
your health as you might, you could hay,
saved much, if not all, this suffering
Health is better than money, and it's on
} thing money can't buy.n
William Lawson was right, if he did fai
to convince Uncle Jacob, and it would b
blessing if other farmers would heed hi
suggestions before 1t is too late to profit b,
them; There are many things beside
wealth and comfcrs that are worth NOR
than money, while an excessive devotion
to money-getting robs both heart and soul
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
OWED TO FRANKLIN STATUE.
BY ELI PERKINS,

BY ELI PERKINS
Crate statur Immense, gigantic Franklyn,
Made of brass We reverential bow,
And skrape, and in thy presents stand
With heads uncovered. We give thee glory
praze,
And smash our Dunlap hats and kry
Thy Glory to you, fading STAR
Crate noble sire and yet of liberty a Sun
Who camst to Herald freedom and a press un.
chained
Who took'st thy Post with patriots around
The Standard of thy kuntry struggling braves
And wrote myself a Tribune to the startled
World,
Thou noble ded and yet not ded, but quick
In lasting brass-the Express image of my an
shunt self,
A tranquil Witness to the won dring Globe,
That honist worth shall not eskape reward.
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
HOME CIRCLE.
mIION.s LAST POEM.

The following beautiful poem is from the Ok
ford edition of Millions works .......
I am old and blind
Men point at me as smitten by God .rovn,
Afflicted and deserted by my mind
Yet am not cast down.
am weak yet dying
/ murmur not | no longer see
Poor old, and helpless the more belong,
Father supreme, to Thee.
Oh Merciful Onel
When men are farthest, then thou art near;
When men pass coldly by-my weakness shun-
Thy chariot hear
Thy glorious face
Is leaning toward me- and its holy light
Shines in upon my lonely place,
And there is more light
On my Bonded knee
recognize Thy purpose clearly shown
My vision Thou hast dimmed, that may see
Thyself-Thyself alone
Ihave naught to fear,
This darkness is the shadow of Thy wing,
Beneath it am almost sacred; here
Can come no evil thing,
Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1872-01-24
rr4 COMMERCIAL. s
MARKET REPORT
CORRECTED DAILY BY
j. w. GAUT.
Produce and Commission Merchant,
Market Place, Knoxville, Tennessee.
COMMERCIAL.
Knoxville, Tenn. Jan. %, 1872
Market Place, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Knoxville, Tenn. JAN %, 1872.
The demand for corn, oats and hay continues
active, exceeding the supply. This condition of
things naturally tends to advance prices. We
should profit in this by the experience of last
year If prices are advanced orders will be
withdrawn. Some are already called in antic-
patton of the advance. Let us have the surplus
produce while we can sell it at home for the
cash If we drive away the trade with prices
above present rates, we will then be forced to
seek o market and to sell where we can, and will
have to pay commissions and other expenses,
and find that our produce does not net as much
as we now get at home.
No movement in Bacon Tor Southern account
and a limited local demand.
Lard comes in freely but finds dull and low
market.
We give quotations below;
WHEAT-But little offered worth $l.2jai. As,
according to quality and condition.
CoRN--Buying price, loose, 62a65c.; selling
price, sacked in depot, 65a67lc.
OATs-Buying, price, loose, 40a42c.i selling
price, sacked in depot, 62lA66c.
HAY-Buying price 90cs$l 90 per cwt, bNled
in car load lots selling price, 81 05al 10.
DRIED FRUIT-No demand. Peaches, halves
| &C., nominal; mixed, 4ia5c. Apples, 4ia5c.
nominal.
FLoUR-Stock exhausted; good local demand
| So 75a4 10 per sack for extra and family
BAcoN-Loeal trade buying limited quantity
at 6ia7c. for hog round
| LARD-Very dull; buying ea9c, selling a
\ l0lc.
FEATHRRs-Dull; prime white, 55aGo duel
and mixed, 40a45c.
| BUTTER-Prime for local trade 20c 10 22c
common, 10 to lie, and hard to sell.
EGos--l5 70 Ice per Dozen
IRISH PoTAToEs- 60a76c per bushel prime
will sell readily y---
SWEET PorAToEs II Local demand only, 90
| 81. 20 per bushel. -. -.-.-
| 0EIoNs-75caS1 90 per bushel.
bushel.
PouLTRY-Chickens, l2lal5e each Ducks
| l5H20c each
! RAGs--Dull Sc. aH#
BEEswAx-25a29c per pound.
| GIEsENG-75a60 per pound
SEED-CloYer, s. 00as 80 per bushol; limo
thy, 500 per bushel