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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
Army Of the Tennessee.

MADISON, Wis, May l4.-Exten<ive prep
ara,ions are being made for the meeting
Of the army of the Tennessee on the
Sd and 18th of July next. Generals Grant,
Sheridan Meade and many other distinguished
officers are expected to be present
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
Weather Report.
WAR DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,

WASHINGTON, May "A, TO a. m.
Probabilities. Clear and partially cloudy
weather for the New England, Middle aud
south Atlantic States with light to fresh winds.
Diminishing pressure from the western Gulf
to the lakes with increasing cloudinrss and
southerly to easterly winds the latter increasing
probably to brisk from the lower Missouri val
ley to the upper lakes Threatening weather
aud areas of rain from the western Gulf to the
upper lakes, especially north and west OF the
Ohio valley. An area of low barometer is ap-
pareutIy advancing eastward toward the North
west. Dangerous winds are not antci pated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

GsS- ATTENTION AL persons Interested IN
the organization Of Military Company are re-
qucsted to meet at Stewards Hall, on King ST.,
Wednesday (to-morrowy night, at st o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

TRAINS OVER TIE New BRIDGE.-On aud
after tomorrow the trains on the Alexandria
and Washington Railroad will abandon the use
OF the old railroad bridge over the Potomac, and
will run over the new Long Bridge, an agree
meut to that effect having been made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

LONG BRIDGE. In the House of Rcpresen
taiveS yesterday petition, was presented by
Mr.. Chipmau, that the draws on the Long
Bridge should be kept open, ST. as not to lm-
pcde navigation Referred to the Committee
on the District Of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

ITO THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA
i AND VICINITY-As much dist ust ex.
lists in the minds of the people in regard t, the
insecurity of lightning rods, and the unskllful
manner in which they have been erected by
persons who did not understand the business,
Prof ASH offers 81, 900 to any person who will
bring proof of any building having been injured
when furnished with ligl thing rods in accord
ance with scientific rules.
Professor JOSEPH ASH,
my 9-1w City Hotel Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

THE WEATHER, though it has become cooler,
is still dry, aud the drought continues. The
streams in all the adjacent country are low,
and farmers and gardeners want rain very
much. In many Of the churches last Sunday
rain was prayed for. We are not alarusts, but
really the continuance of the dry weather is u
sufficient cause for great anxiety. 1t is ASSERT
ed by those who have well observed the mill
streams aud springs in this neighborhood, that
they were never lower than at present, and 1t
is a well attcstcd fact that less rain fell last
winter than was hardly ever before known.
The ground is dry to great depth, aud vege-
tation is parched an witIered. Another thing
to be rcmem' ered is that although the drought
three years ago was not near OF such Prolonged
continuance as that now pre- val ing, we are having
the same sort of weather now as then-cooI
and clear, or if cloudy, as on Sunday last, the
clouds soon disappearing. The day Of taluines,
happily, is past, but provisions may be very
dear, and it behoves all to be az saving OF their
means as possible.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

SAVINGS BANK-'Hhe laws aud rules and
regulations of the Farmers and Mechanics
Savings Bank, OF this place, appear to be judi
cious, and we'll calculated to secure confidence
in and success for this institution, which we
doubt not will be valuable and useful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

MUSICAL AssoCIATIoN.-Prot Evans
having returned, meeting Of the Alexandria
Musical Association will be held tonight. The
attendance of all who have previously attended
the meetings is earuestl y desired, while all who
come will be wclcJme
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

RIs- butcher LIGHTNING FLY-kILLER
sweeps them off and clears the house speedily
Try it-Sold by dealer everywhere. ar29-eo2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

SUNDAY EXpEDrrIoNs.-The Washington
Republican Of this morning says, Capt. Travers
has iorswprn Sunday expeditions 10 AcSan-
!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

CORPORATION COURT -Judge f. Loue pre-
mding-To-DAY.-Porter & Co. vs. Cross ex-
ecutors report of Commissioner Marye filed.
Smiths trustee vs. Miller eC ais; in chan
Gerry; supplemental report Of Commissioner
Chiffon filed
Jon. z. Emerson vs. Chas B. Shirley; in
chancery; order OF reference.
Licenses to keep ordinarles were granted to
John Murphy and james Green.
On the applications Of Elizabeth Janney by
Samuel NJ Janney her next friend, aud Ben,
iamiu Barton, errors 10 the State assessment
were ordered to be corrected.
Gao. B. Cochran VS.. Thomas Widows ad
ministratrix. in chauc4ry; order of reference.
Gray ct ais vs. Fisher ct ais; in chancery.
This cause was being argued upon the excep:-
tions by plaintiffs to cou missioner report aud
is still in progress when this report closed.
Court will probably adjourn Tomorrow
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

CANAL TRADE -Thlrty-eight boats-of when
nine were for this cty-carrying 2o' tons OF
coal, left Cumberland on Sunday tor tide Wa
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

THE WASTE WATER CAsEs.-The two par
ties arrested for wasting Cameron water by us
ing hose aud pipes to water the streets, AS men
toned in yesterday Gazette, appeared at j US
uce Beach office this morning accompanied BY
their counsel, on whose application the trial OF
the cases was continued until next Friday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

WASHINGTON LoDeE.-The building COM
mittee of Washington Lodge, Of this place,
propose to have a Straw berry Festival, con-
uencing on the Dist Of this month, IN and OF
their praiseworthy efforts to build up again the
Lodge room which was destroyed BY the fire
which burned down the Market House. A
committee Of ladies of this city will give their
aid and assistance, and preside at the festival
Also, committee of gentlemen will move in
the matter efficiently. We will give further
particulars hereafter In the meantime We
call public attention to the subject, aud hope
that this effort in behalf OF the venerable Lodge
to which We refer, may be em!nently success
fuI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

ms-I woull most respectfully decline being a
Candidate Tor the Office of Justice Of the Peace.
my l4-lt WM. I. HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

F1REMES's BADaEs-Mr. Richard Acton
has prepared sample of the badges to be car
ried bv each member of the FIRE Department,
az atslv suggested by the Chief Eng lueer. 1t
:; Ss made Of Silver, about an iuch aud halt III
be;rht and Of the shape of the front Of thyNew
Ynrk fire hat. It is handsomely etched and
Ten &c = M for the Columbia Fire Company, and
viii doubtless be adopted by that organization
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

T. O. G.. 1.-THE Grand Lodge of the |. ..
G. T., of Virginia, will meet at Arlington to-
morrow at 10 o'clock Belle Haven and Wei
come LODGES of this city, will be represented.
The temperance cause Of this State is making
rapid progress and many new lodges have been
Instituted in the State since the meeting OF the
Grand Lod re in November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

L. S. DISTRICT CoURr-The L. S. District
Court, Judge Underwood presiding, met in
Norfolk this morning. /. Nick. Bell, j. W.
Nails, +. H. Augustine, Maachi Thompson,
&. ". Sinus and &. w. Parker, having been
summoned as jurors to attend this term, left
here last night on the steamer Lady Of the
Like
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
DARASULS AND sun UMBRELLAS.

Our fourth supply just opened.
We have just opened very large assortment
of the above, in every variety OF colors, with or
without the tourist handle.
mvll WILMER & SLAYMAKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

rs" How NOT TO DIE.-Thousands fall a
prey to disease not because the maadies that al
feet them are necessarily fatal, but because they
lack the requisite amount of active vitality 10
make valiant resistance to the enemy. 1t is
wise prccaution to keep the body always ina state
of dctcnce-always prepared to 'fcnd off, the
germs Of epidemic and other disorders, and to
battle the evil influence Of damp niasma and
sudden thcrmom.trical changes. There is no
difficulty in doing this 1t is fact us we'll au-
thenticaed as that two and two make four, that
H.,stctler's Stomach Bittcrs is specially adapted
to this purpose, and for the simple reason that
its invporatlng and regulating properties are
superior to those of any other medicine in the
world. During the twenty years that 1t hns
been in general use, ample opportunities have
been afforded to compare its medicinal proper
ties with those of other preparations claiming to
be of similar class, and the result has been its
adoption py the American people rs the stand
ard tonic of the age, its introduction into every
civilized portion Of the western hemisphere and
MI annual sale which dwaris into insignlhcance
the demand for AL its wuuld-be competitors.
The record upon which its popularity rests is
n curiosity in medical literature for 1t includes
an almost unlimited variety ot human al ments
and disabilities. In fact no other remedy pos
se$ses such II variety of hygienic virtues, and 1t
is to these characteristics that IL owes It's prestge
as Il household medicine. my l3-colW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
TIMELY PRECAUTloN.- During the corfnc-

TIMELY PROBATION. During the coEhnc-
meut in the work house Of Lee Smith, the col
ored rioter from Washington, parties of his
friends from that city on several occasions came
down here to visit and console him. The work
house is not very strong prison, nor can 1t
with the small force there be guarded very Sc
curcly, but the Mayor, in order to obviatc any
danger of an attempted release, stationed two
policemen there during his incarceration, and
he remained there safely until his fine was
paid. OF course it is not known that rescue
would have been attempted, but an ounce OF
prevention is worth more than pound Of cure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Alexandria, Va, Postofice,
May II, 1872.
Persons calling for letters will say they are adj
vertised and give the date of the list.
If not called for within thirty days, they will be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

L
Beautiful new styles in great variety, receiv-
ed direct from the factory. We have all the
new sly les Of Parasols and Sun Umbrellas, at
No. 62 kihy, street.
nv + ROBT. L. WOOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

YouNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
The last number OF the Young Mems Christian
Association Advocate, Of this place, says
Mr. Hawkins has been carrying his little book
around quietly, securing from time to tune
monthly subscriptions, chiefly from employees
Of the Orange Alexandria and Manassas rail
road. He turned into the treasury last week
the sum Of &llSU as the first monthly install
ment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
Special NOTICES.

these relations now, or are about to do so, study
veil your constitution. IF you have acquired or
Inherited Scrofula or any disease which may be
transmitted to your offspring, it is your solemn
duty to eradicate it. Thousands of children are
now suffering from the effects Of poisonous dis
ease transmitted to them from their parents
The thought is terrible. You can save your
selves much sadness and solicitude and your
dear little ones much pain and unhappiness by
the timely use OF DR.. TUFTS Sarsuparlla and
Queens Delight 1t will surely eradicate the
faint from your system, or if it has already been
entailed upon your child, give it at once this
valuable preparation, and lis system Will be rcli-
ovated and restored to soundness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
NEW 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 pubilc
buildings promptly executed with artistic skill
The many years experience makes me conn
dent OF giving satisfaction to all who nay iaVor
me with their patronage. j.: +. CLAhhh,
ape No. 100 ling street, Ale1a'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
Isy +. a. kcrby. .AuctiOnccr.

CUGAR-CURED BEEF TONGUES, choice
~ at IA King street.
my ID " VI. r. BRODkES " BR)
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MONTGOMERY CO., n. c., Sept. II, 1869.

Montgomery CO., y. c, Sept. II, I6b9.
DR.. Wm. II. Tut: Sr-Please accept the
heartfelt thanks of Il mother who was well nigh
driver to despair by the sad condition of an only
child Ny little boy has been afflicted with
Scrofula ever since his birth, and after trying
every remedy that was recommended, and sew,
erul physicians had pronounced him past all
hope, | accidentally head Of your Sarsaparilla
and Queens Delight. 1t was SO highly recon-
mcnded that l concluded to try it. brit / must
confess with very little faith He has taken
nine of the bottles you sent me, and am happy
in being able to say that he is almost well and
| believe by the time be takes the dozen he will
be perfectly restored to health. lie mas gained
a,sh, hus II fine appetite and now wa Ks two
miles to school. shall always remember you
with gratitude. ASS MURRAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
DRUTECr YOUR RUpEkTY.

The experience of last year has created much
ANXIOUS enquiry for the best protection Of life
and property against lightning. In every in
Stance the
AMERICAN COMPOUND LIGHT
MING ROD
has been recommended rs the best
lst. On account vf its being in one solid piece
from tip to terminus.
"a. AS presenting seven-and -onc-half times
more conduclivity than any other kind.
Sd. The conducting surface Is OF copper, (tne
best known material Tor this purpose
4th 1t costs less per foot and takes less num-
Der of feet under their improved mode OF put
5th. 1t is An absolute safeguard against both
atmospheric and ground electricity.
The enquiry has been SO greut that the Amer
lean mpound Lightning Rod Company have
sent their General Agent,
Prot JOSEPH ASH,
to this place, who is now engaged in erecting
rods and soliciting orders i'll this and adjoining
counties.
He has irst-cass certificates, regarding the ca
pacitv OF these rods, from A. T. Stewart, Booths
Theatre, Pixies Opera House, New York Gus
tom House, Bellevue Hospital, and hundreds of
others.
gs-Orders left at the City Hotel will receive
prompt attention. my 3-dlw&eo7w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
ESPECIAL DISPATCHES TO THE GAZETTE.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May IA, 1872.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
NOTICE TO HOUSE KEEPERS.

Notice is hereby given that the GARBAGE
CARTS will commence their annual rounds on
MONDAY next, 9TH inst and will call regular
" thercuft r at ali places where Stops are kept.
JOHN STEPHENSON,
my 3-2w SUIT Aims House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

A. &F. r. R-Work on the Alexandria
and Fredericksburg railroad is rapidly approach
ing completion The track is now laid to with
in a very few miles-six or seven, of Quanlco::
the terminus, and is ballasted as fast as laid
SO that there may be no delay in the running OF
trains as soon as the last bar of iron is put
down, 1t is understood from employees OF the
road that trains will be running over 1t IN two
weeks. or by the first of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

MAYORS OFFICE Kate Davis, on COM
plant of Fanny McGrudcr, both colored, for an
assault, was fined and discharged.
Mary Ellen Bell colored for striking and
tearing off the chiguon of Laura Compton, was
fined aud placed under bonds to keep the peace
for six months.
Mary James, colored, on complaint of Laura
Compton, was dismissed for want of evidence.
NIaHT REpoRT-Night clear and COOL,
More people were on the streets than usual,
but there were no disturbances, no arrests, nor
were there any prisoners at the station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

MILITARY ORGANIzATloN.-As will be seen
by notice in another column of the Gazette,
a meeting of those favorable to the organlza,,
tou of an Infantry Volunteer Company, will
be held in Stewards building tomorrow night.
It is understood that sixty OF the young men
of the city have already sgui6ed their inten,;
ton of i,ining the proposed organization, aud
that upwards of three hundred dollars have
been Subscribed by liberal minded citizens for
the purpose Of furnishing them with equip
mentS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

THE FIsBERY.-T season fishery is rap
idly drawing to Il close, aud though not many
of those engaged in it have lost much money,
but few, except perhaps some Of the packers,
have made enough TO pay them for their trouble
and expense. Though the catch has probably
been smaller than that Of proceeding YEARS, the
demand has been light during the whole sea-
sou, and prices have ruled low from almost the
first The main demand for Potomac fish IN
years before the war, when proprletors OF the
fishing shores sometimes accumulated fortunes
in few successful years, came from the farm
ers in the country back Of this city. who bought
the fish as food Tor their slaves, but now all
that has gone, for though the saue uumbcr
of people live in the country, those that were
freed By the var don't come here Tor their sup
plies us their masters used to do. and tho Mus
tiers themselves, they do come this far, buy
one thousand how where they used to buy
twenty. As will be seen by the market re-
ports in to days Gazette herring are selling at
from 81 to So per Thousand. Most OF the
shores have cut out" those still fishing being
Ferry Landing, Tent Landing, White House,
Stoney Point, High Point, Monkeys Point,
Bryan's Point, Millcr's, Greenaway, Gut Land
ing, and Pamunkey and some OF these are
making arrangements to cut out during the
current week indeed why they have continued
to fish so long is mystery, for certainly the
prices at which the fish are selling wont pay
tor working the shores
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14
OF COPARTN EkSHIP

Mr. r. C. PIERCE having retired from the
firm of PIERCE u LOVING, Commission
Merchants Of Alexandria, Va, and Mr.. Z. e..
BUCK, of Warren county, Va, having associa-
ted himself with the remaining partner. the bus
mess OF the house will hereafter be conducted
under the name and style of PIERCE Low
ING Il co. PIERCE LOVING.
my lO-l0t T. q. BUCK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

BARGAINS IN HARDWARE and CUT
- LERY, nj IS King street. corner of Royal.
The subscribers have on hand large stock of
goods in their line, which were bought before
the great advance in prices-ull of which they
will sell ut II small advance on the original cost.
4 trial is all we ask. Call and soc.
nv II j. r. CREIGHTON & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL CO.,
~ Frederick Md, May llth, 1872.
The coupons due July LIST, 1884. on the Pre-
ferred CONSTRUCTION Bonds of this Company will
be paid on presentation at the Banking House Of
Alexander Brown s Sons, B Gilmore
JAS G. CLARKE, President.
Frederick Md my II It
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

Dr. TUFTS Hair Dye is used in Europe and
| America my 13-eolw
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ing to order, and after stating the object was
chosen chairman and II. G. Slaymaker elected
secretary.
Upon tailoting for a candidate for the Board
of Aldermen J w. Nails was chosen. the caii-
didates being Messrs. Nails and J. B. Smoot
Messrs. J. B. Smoot, H. G. Slaymaker, Geo.
w. Jameson aud A. j. Fleming were next
nominated for the Common Council.
MesSrs s. c. Neale, Geo. Washington aud
r. L. Lucas We're chosen delegates to the con
vention to nominate city officers, after which
the meeting adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-05-14

Fourth WARD RADlcALs.-A large meet
ing of the Radicals of the Fourth Ward was
held last night in the Colored DAD Fellows
Hall on South Columbus streets, with John A.
Seaton in the chair. 1t remained in session
long time. during which many speeches were
delivered and the following nominations made
before adjournment For Alderman, John A.
Seaton; for Common Council, James Claggett,
Travcrs B. Pinn, Paul r. Evans and Edward
Hughes.
The Cecil Whig., 1872-08-03
MILKING

A correspondent of the Vermont Journal
believes it is of the greatest importance to
the dairymen that the milking should be
done in proper manner and at regular
intervals. If the cow be kindly treated
she will give down her milk with pleasure;
but if roughly used she will hold up some
part of it, and the quantity will gradually
diminish till it will hardly pay for milking.
Everything should therefore be calm and
quiet about the milking stable. The
the pail in his left hand; commence brush
ing the udder and teats with the right,
carefully for few seconds. In this way
the udder and teats will become clean, and
the COW will be ready to give down her
milk, and no time will be lost. Then be-
gin by shutting the upper part of the hand
close to the udder, gradually closing it
toward the end of the teats, repeating,
without twiching or jerking as some do
until clean. In Summer nights the COWS
may be stabbed or allowed to run in the
pasture according to the choice of the
dairyman. We choose however to let
them run in pasture night and day. chang
ing pastures often. When the nights be-
come cool II sy should be stabbed and fed
regularly. The stable is best situated on
the south side of the barn, well lighted, and
with suitable means for ventilation.
prefer to fasten milch cows in stanchions,
for various reasons; it is quicker, neater
and safer, and when they are accustomed
to lie in them, they appear perfectly COM
forable. Calves and heifers should be
fastened with chaine, because, when their
horns are soft, the stanchion will often
cause them to grow crooked. The floor
planks on which the COW lies should be of
such length that when she is down her
whole weight will rest on the PLATFORM
This platform, for il large-sized COW.
should be four feet nine inches long, but
slightly inclined, and raised six inches
above the trcnch. When fastened with
stanchinons upon a raised platform Of
suitable length, it is very little trouble to
keep api1HG1S clean. If one prefer to
- 6, the floor must be long
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