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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04

In the Washington correspondence OF the
New York Herald appeared few days ago
letter intimating that Senator Lewis OF va,
though not taking part openly in favor OF Gree
ley, yet that his earnest sympathies lie In that
direction, &c We are informed by the wash
ngton Patriot that Senator Lewis took offence
at this, and ''on meeting, accidentally, Capt.
Seilhamer on 3lst, in one of the corridors in
the Senate wing of the Capitol, he taxed him,
as the chief Of the Herald bureau in Washing
ton, with being the author of the letter. Sell
hamer denied the authorship, but the Senator
was not satisfied, and held him responsible for
it's appearance under the head ofs'W ashington
Correspondence, at the same time declaring
him to be liar, scoundrel, and puppy, and
further giving vent to his wrath by attacking
the correspondent with his cane. The first blew
simply knocked the hat from the bead of the
captain, who beat hasty retreat, fully satisfied
that discretion was the better part of valor.
ID ---------
There is woman now lying between life and
death in a Western city whose case has been
only eaualled once in medical annals. The pulse
is regular at sixty, and all the bodily actions
are perfectly performed. The skin is natural
and the eye presents no unusual appearance,
except certain fxity, and yet this woman has
had for six days a bullet fired from her hus-
band revolver embodied in her brain. One
of the most touching and pitiful facts about the
case is that the patient, in a sad kind of way,
seems to be conscious, though unable to speak.
She is necessarily trying to get her wedding
ring off her finger, and at one time appears to
have imagined that she had Embossed it for she
made motion as though about to throw it
away, but, apparently, repentiug, attempted to
restore it. The ring occupies all her thoughts.
She continually regards it, and will hold up her
left hand, as long as her strength lasts to look
at it. gsst9 ~ = =.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04

The Metropolitan Greeley and Brown Cam
paign Club has been organized in Richmond.
The president is franklin Stearns, arepublican
Among the Vice-President are Judge Robert
Ould, Judge Jehn A. Meredith, Gen. J. d.
Imboden. Gen Bradley T. johnson W. B.
Isaacs, YIN. S. White and others. s
In the Circuit court in Richmond yesterday
verdict was rendered against the city of Rich
mond in favor Of W. w. Westwood, for So, 500,
as damages FOR Injuries received by the plain
tiff wife in falling into an open hole In the
street, dug for gas pipe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04
SeeC529Q Machines.

over 7OO,O now I'm use in Different
parts of the worldy
SOLD ON THE LEASE PLAN-TEN DOL
LARS PER MONTH.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04

s--t ,7..9A .-s a5T-as1 g--1z.-C>l .s..@1S -9.
1t runs lighter, sews faster, makes less noise,
and having fewer parts, Isles liable to get out
of order, and more easily managed than any
other machine ever offered to the public. We
invite all in need of machine to call and wit
ness the working of the Wheeler & Wilson be-
fore making selection, as weare always willing
and anxious to exhibit our machine in COMPETE
ton with any other now made.
G. L. RAILWAY,
7t.g 172 Main st, Lynchburg.
~s-s 4-aqs 1CHESTERMAN & CO.,
Il Main street, Staunton, Va. -
rs Cotton Silk, and machine findings IN gen.
epal, always on hand at our office,
t5 April 3 s.4 49,
have the Wheeler & Wilson Machine, which
have been gsfng tor more ahsp three years, to
fer it to any I am acquainted with.
sr Very Respectfully
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04
Land Sales.
OF VALUABLE AND Highly

GALE OF VALUABLE AND Highly
- improved REAL ESTATE, il ROcl1bridge
county, miles from Licking ton.-The under
signed offers for sale his, highly improved and
valuable farm lying on both sides of the Valley
Plank road miles south of Lexington, Rock
bridge county, Virginia The real estate con-
ssts of 3S24 acres. about 100 acres are in fine
timber and woodland the balance in high state
of cultivation. The improvements consist of
EW BRICK DWELLING HOUSE
with tin roof, porticos, &c, and contains eleven
rooms and brick kitchen, cistern, ETC. Also
stabling for horses cattle, etc, granary, coach
house, ice house, wood sheds, and every neces-
sary out house. The garden adjoining the dwell
ling house comprises Is acres, drained and high
ly improved with all permanent beds OF fruits,
etc, necessary for market garden. A vineyard
IN bearing now of 5000 vines, and an orchard OF
1000 trees.
The place is well watered, and has upon it We
tenant houses of four rooms EACH well fnisbeo,
plastered and painted, with stables attached
thereto so as to enable the farm to be convent
emily divided and worked by different purcha-
sers. The farm will be sold as a whole or will
be divided to suit purchasers There is upon the
tract q quantity of limestone and fine site for
kiln, and the fencing is nearly all new, and in
fine order. For terms, &c, address,
JOHN B. LADY,
or my agent, F. w. HENDERSON,
jan10-tf P. o box 60, Lexington, Va
COMMISSIONERS NOTECE-SALE
" OF REAL ESTATE.-By virtue of de-
cree of the Circuit Court of Augusta county
rendered IN the case of Wallace VS.. CAROLS
widow and heirs shall proceed on
Thursday, the 29rd day Of May, 1872,
on the premises, to sell the following parcels of
real estate
First IO3 Acres of land adjoining the lands
of Luxe Woodward DR.. Bashaw, Robert Craig's
heirs, &c, in the Little Calf Pastures, subject
to the dover claim of the widow of Fleming
Carroll decd, in one-third Of the Tract, the
same having been laid off to Mrs. Carroll. This
land viii be started at the upset price of Seven
dollars and seVenty-fve cents PEI acre.
Second, A parcel containing about Izt acres
more or less, described however in the Trust
Deed as containing 26 acres. This land will be
started at the upset price of six dollars per acre
Third. The Welsh tract or parcel containing
is to 26 acres, more or less. This parcel
will be started at the upset price of $3.50 gross
Terms of Sale.-These lands will be sold on
credits of one, two and three years. from the
day of sale with interest from that day--the title
to be retained until the purchase money is fully
paid IFf A. B. LIGHTNER
april 23 ids Commissioners.
POsfpOnemene.-The above sale is post
poned till Thursday the 10th day of June, 1872
may 81 At p A. 8. L.. Com'r.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04

ENAls.-The Ladies Of the Presbyterian
! 4, CHURCH will hold their annual fair in the
~ - n HALL, on MONDAY, the 3rd day of
~ \ =; They, viii serve a good Dinner
rom ire. / 70 9 O'clock, on Monday and Tuesday,
Wednesday evenings. They hope to receive the
patronage heretofore so generously extended to
.-!sa1. may 18th If
GEMETERY.-AIIT Lot
Il holders wishing interments must show their
rue CARDS TO the Sexton. No interments ner.
itted in lots on which there are any dues exd cent
by special Permit of the Chairman of the ETe- |
cutiVe Gommlttee VIM. A. PRATT.
may OF Secretary pro tenn.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04

The Charleston Republican, the oldest Radi-
cal newspaper In South Carolina, HOSTS the
banner for Greeley and Brown. 1t takes the
ground that they are better Republicans than
President Grant, and that their interest will
best promote the true interests Of the Repub-
lican party. L also declares that hence forward
only honest and capable Republicans must be
elected to Offices of the State Government
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04
IN VACATEOE.-Int the Clerks Office of
I the County Court of Highland County, May

~ ~ IL have this day sold my interest
" I II s"' concern of ]. W. Utley s. Co, to J.
w. si' =, who will in future conduct the bust
t;r;s his own account at the old stand. In re-
s commend Mr.. Utley to the public
april Is B. r RAGRY
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04

ing machine and the number sold is indisputable
evidence Of its superiority as @4
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Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04

In Charlottesville. on the day of election,
colored man delivered to a merchant twelve
bushels of corn meal for which he received for
the milling compound, receipt. He then
started to the polls, and Rad handed him 8
ticket both the receipt and the ticket were put
into his pocket. At the polls he handed in the
wrong paper, voting for u bushels of meal, and
carried to the mill his ticket; and that's the
way he voted On the II per cent law.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04

We have accounts Of the lost Of large num-
Der of vessels engaged in the seal fishery, off
the coasts of Labrador and Newfoundland dur
ing the spring season, and it is stated that pro-
baby near four thousand persons were drown
ed The seal fishery is ssid to be entirely ruin
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-06-04
las Acres, 5 E,eoas and 30 po,as

90 kOts4 tAVEtSs
ITO cleared, the balance in good timber. One
half OF the cleared land is improved with lime.
Good frame house with eight rooms. Tenant
house on ii. a log barn and tobacco house and
other necessary out-buildings. Well in the
yard. a portion of the time water runn;ns.
ID thE tt3a the farm good outlet for hogs and
sell a bargain. Those wishing to buy, shon1d
apply soon Is JOSEPH LANDES,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26
wv HEAT EDIN NG.
REDUCTION IN PRICE.

We again present to the agricultural commu-
nifty our Fertilizers with renewed confidence, MS
equal, if not superior, to any manure offered tor
all crops, not excepting Peruvian Guano. 1car
by year their value has become more manifest,
as demonstrated by largely increased sales and
we challenge any brand to show more satisfac-
tory and uniform results. Confning our manu-
facture to materials of highest standard, as
proved by analysis, we claim like results in all
time On the Wheat crop the testimony is OF
unquestionable character We respectfully call
attention to our popular Guano, known rs
GENUINE PHOSPHO-PERUVIAN
GUANO,
made of the highest standard Of Peruvian Guano
and Bone Phosphate of Lime, with Alkaline
Salts of Potash, Soda, &c.
BRANDED AA,
Ctntaining to per cent Ammina.
:" 40 to 30 IS Bone Phosp'c. Lime.
Potash, Soda, SC
Beautifully prepared and adapted to the Drill,
in sacks of Ii to the ton, of 2EW pounds,
End sold at $50 per ton-torner-
y $40 per ton.
The character of this Guano is so well known
as to need but little further commendation from
ite with all Consumers, and 1t only requires a
trial to convince all oft value. The Ammonia
and Bone Phosphate being in rational proper
tions it can hardly fail to render satisfaction
improving the quality and increasing the crop
it adds one other most important essential IN the
permanent improvement of the land in this
particular we question whether it has its equal.
1t acts wonderfully upon the grass crop, and to
such an extent rs to bring Impoverished lands
up to high state of fertilty-equalling Bone
Dust Sucn is the testimony Of many accom-
pli=hed planters. We beg the closest investiga-
tion rs to the integrity and manufacture of our
compounds, and earnestly invite all consumers
to inspect our works, material used, and mode OF
manufacture.
G. ODER s. SONS, Baltimore.
HUOE s. JOHNSTON, Agents,
ana .S-tf Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

ing SCHOOL BOOKS and School requisites, al
very low prices, for sale at
FRENCH'S
BOOK AND STATIONER ERY STORE,
No 95 King street
A gent for the Patent NOISELESS RUBBER
CORNERED SLATE. No more scratching o.
desks no noise; no breaking of slates; the best
LIQUID STATING for blackboards; pint*
A't5 GHALK 4lA[IR CRAYoNs, all colors.
DRAWING, EXERCISE and COMPOST,
TION BOOKS, all sizes.
fFABERs TaAB Efs's'I; DI;RAW1NG PENCILS, in boxes.
FRENCH PASTILES, all colors.
FINEST WATER COLORS, in boxes, from
" THE 5SILICATE BOOK SLATE. all sizes,
from the Poe ket Memorandum to the largest
size for schools.
SCRAP BOOKS, all sizes and styles
FINE GOLD PENS speciality. | keep the
pens of three of the most celebrated makers in
this country. The new short rib is particular
ly ex cellent pen for schools.
INK-On hand from eighteen different manu-
facturers, English, French and American; all
sizes, from l OF. to quarts.
Thaddeus Davids IL Co.'S. and others MUCI-
LACE. quarts and pints, and all sizes down to
the smallest.
Fifty different styles of STEEL PENS, Eng
lish, French and American.
All sorts and sizes of INKSTANDS and
DRAWING PAPERS, in sheets and rolls.
RUBBER BAN DS, all sizes and widths.
FABERS PENCIL RUBBER and INK
ERASER; very fine article.
Agent for SCHEDLER'S GLOBES. adopted
by the Public Schools of Virginia.
PATENT BOOK CLAMP for boys and girls,
, ,,o,,, noot opd 6y him fpr on rrvipp hoOke
THE SCHOLARS COMPANION is q neat
ly painted tin box, containing Pen. holder, Lead
Pencil, and Slate Pencil Ruler, Crayon, Sponge
and Rubber; very complete. 25c.
The new Nile Green and Violet VISITING
CARD is the gem of tie season. All the new
and WEDDING CARDS, in boxes of 50 each !;
mailed to any part of the country on receipt of
Is ceuts.
Eight different styles oc INITIAL NOTE,
French, English heavy, Rose, Lavender, Flesh,
Nile Green, Violet Note Letter and Cap Paper.
Sermon Pupcr, all grades, sizes and styles.
Flat Letter. Flat Cap and Folio Post, for
printers use, all weights
PRINTERS CARDS and BLANKS, all
sizes, at manufacturers prices:
BILL HEADS, skies, fourths and half sheet,
II and IA lbs to the ream.
COPYING BOOKS, 9xll and 1Oxl2 800,
ADHESIVE FILES and Invoice Letter and
Bill.
The largest stock of BLANK BOOKS IN this
section of the country consisting of Cap, DENY
and Medium Lcdgcrs, from to III qulrcs cach
full bound and journals to match.
4 very complete stock of hall-bound Blank
Work, Day Books and Ledgers, Pass Books
and Memorandum Books.
CHECK BOOKS on the First National and
Citizens National Banks of Alexandria; new
plates just engraved the handsomest check in
the State in books Of lOO, 200. $50, 500 and 100
each; cheaper than common printed checks:
make a speciality Of fine TURKEY MO
ROCCO and RUSSIA LEATHER GOODS,
comprising Travelling B gs, Satches, the new
popular Belt Satchel, Pocket Books and Card
Cases very handsome.
BANKERS CASES, all sizes
Time and space forbid further enumeration
of items, which together form one Of the best
stocks of tirst-cass goods in the State
aug 81 GEO. E. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26
PACIFIC GUANO COMPANY'S
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUAN0
Wattles, Knox & Co.,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA, AGENTS FOR CO..
Capital 81, 100000.
Capital SI,OOO.0OO.

The use of this Gusno since its introduction,
in 1874 and the annual increase of its consump-
ton from few hundred tons the first year Of It's
use, to many thousands OF tons, is the best at
tcstation to It's value us an efficient agent for the
increase Of the products of agricultural labor as
we'll as to the integrity of its production.
The large capital invested by this Company in
this business and its unusal facilities, enables it
to furnish fertilizer Of the highest excellence
ut the lowest cost to consumers.
1t is the policy of the Company to furnish the
best fertilizer at the lowest price, and look to
large sales and small profit for reasonable re-
turns on capital employed.
This Guano is sold by Agents OF the Company
in all the markets of the Middle, Southern and
Gulf States Price $50 per ton Of 1000 lbs.
aug 2S-2m WATTLES, KNOX s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26
SPRlNG TRADE.
NEW MUSICAL GOODS.

Just received new assortment Of fine double
and single reed GERMAN ACCORDEONS-
the same that have given 50 much satisfaction; n
More of those CHEAP VIOLlNS, from $3.50
to S4.OO, of good tone Guitars, Violin Bows,
Harmonicos, Jews Harps, fine Banloes OF my
own make, and everything usually found IN q
regular Music store.
| desire to call attention to my large asso1t-
ment of Violin and Guitar Strings of my own
importation better in quality and cheaper than
any offered heretofore, comprising genuine ltal-
ian, French and German Strings, at wholesale
and retail.
Always on hand fine new and secondhand
PIANOS for sale or rent
Smiths superior Parlor and Church Organs.
am agent for VIM. knabc & Cos. Splendid
Pianos, offering them for sale ut factory prices,
and or accommodating terms usual IN other
cities.
SHEET MUSIC, new and popular, select
stock always on hand l will supply any Music
published upon being furnished with the correct
name OF the piece and composer thereof. The
usual discount to teachers and schools.
Music and Strings sent to order by mail AL
kinds OF Musical instruments repaired, tuned
packed, sc.
Terms always cash, with the exception of those
mutually agreed upon for Pia1os and Organs
snAtf v BECKER.
VERILL'S CHEMICAL PAlNTS-We
II ha G lust received another large supply OF
the above celebrated Paints Cards, with SAM
nl.s of the various shades, can be had upon nl'-
pilcatiun. Sold at New York prices by
l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26
ALEyA. GAZETTE 6 VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

4 SEANCE OVER 4 CoRPsE-Mr Rowe, the
late owner of the once celebrated trotter Ethan
Allen, gentleman we'll known to members of
the turf, died at his residence in -t3d street, in
this city, on "Wednesday last, after short i'll
ness. Mrs. Rowe was strong believer In spirit
ualism, and is said to be medium. a few
years ago she made the acquaintance OF Mrs.
Kane the widow of the Arctic explorer, who
was one of the celebrated Fox sisters Since
the death of DR.. Kane Mrs. Kane has contin-
ucd her business as medium, and become
known as the Queen of Mediums.
Prior to the funeral OF her husband, Mrs
Rowe, anxious to know whether his spirit had
taken its flight into the spirit land, sent out
number of invitations to circle OF splrituallsts
to attend a seance In her house. Among
them was the celebrated Mrs. Kane. The
corpse was enclosed in neat rosewood casket,
heavily oruamented with silver. 1t lay In one
of the parlors, whose shutters were closely
shut, and which was utterly dark. At the
head of the coffin was a wax candle and at the
foot stood another The room, therefore, was
but diuly lighted.
Mrs. Kane, who was chosen to preside. seat,
ed herself at the head of the casket, and Mrs.
Rowe at the foot The two candles were then
extinguished, and all were enyeloped in total
darkness. Not a sound was heard. Soon
Mrs Kane, as the presiding medium, arose, and
addressing the spirit asked whether Mr.. Rowe
was in the spirit land The party waited, but
there was no answer.
\ hymn was sung then. The spirit Was
again addressed by Mrs Kane and soon a
soft, clear, musical voice answered, Il am herc
what is it you wish to know p
Medium (AIrs Kane 1--WE, your afflicted
brothers and sisters of the spirit land, are anx-
iols to know whether the spirit Of our brother
here departed has taken its flight into the hap
py land p
Spirit lin the same soft voice.. Wait, and
| will see.
Silence reigued awhile, and suddenly low
rumbng was heard, as of opening heavy doors
and then another voice said ale is not here.
At this the queen Of mediums explained that
the spirit OF Mr. Rowe had not yet quit his
body The candles were then relighted, and
all arose and stood over the body, gently sing
ing.
After the singing all resumed their seats
around the casket, the lights were extlngulsh-
ed, and Mrs. Kane addressed the spirits again,
summoning departed spirits to attend her.
Among those she asked for was Prot. Morse,
James Fisk, ir., Judge McCunn, James Cor
don Bennett, and others. 1hc only response
was from Mr.. Bennett.
Mrs. Kane asked whether be had repented
anything, You unbcliever of our faith, you
who have ridculcd Us in your paper, what
have you to say p
Spirit-What is it you want?
Mediuul-We would command you to make
our faith known to all the world, as an at one
mcnt for your past wrongs, and otherwise help
Us now that you arc saved.
Spirit-Thy will is granted Farewell. come
and join us in the spirit land.
Mr. Rowc's body was buried in Greenwood
on Eriday.-N T. SIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

Ne" GOODS
BLACK ALPACA, all qualities, received BY
express from the New York importers. These
goods came direct from the manufacturers in
Europe, and are very superior.
ROBT L. WOOD,
sep II No. 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

THE FASTEST THREE MILE TRoT. Nothing
more clearly indicates the advantages of care
full selection and perfect training than the
Improvement of late years in the speed and
endurance of American trotting horses. Thirty
years ago they we're ugly, gawky, and with very
little shape or bottom. When Dutchman, on
the lst of August, 1880, was trottcd three
miles under the saddle in 1922 by Hiram
Woodruff it was regarded as wonderful per-
tormance The horse was a niserably ugly
brute but pretty fair specimen of trotting
horses of that date From that day until last
Saturday the time of Dutchman had never
been beaten. Numbers fhorses have sprung up
who have made their mile and repeat inside of
the twenties, but as an exhibition of endurance
1929 for three miles had never been equalled.
At Prospect Park, on Saturday the 2lst OF Sep
tcmber, the mare Huntress made the same dis
tance in the unprecedented time of 7:2l 3-that
is, eleven seconds faster than the best time ever
previously made.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26
.AGRICUL TURAL.

GEED WHEAT.
Several varieties of White, including choice
Purple Straw, which natures early and yields
heavily.
Also Lancaster and other kinds Of Amber and
Red. For sale by
GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON,
aug 30-lm Pioneer Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26
DAZAR OF FASHION.
ID Mrs. G. L. SIMPSON,

DAZAR OF FASHION.
ID Mrs G. L. SIMPSON,
No. l25 King ST.,
Is daily in receipt of new and desirable goods :
Victors Lawns all qualities, beautiful for suits,
and new Trimmings Tor the same; Swiss Mus
ins, beautiful quality; Swiss Edgings and In
Sertngs, Pcrcales and Calicoes for Suits, Gull
pcre Luccs, Colorcd Fringes, Gimps, Corded
Satins, Plain Satins and Dress Trimmings of
every kind; Olympic Adjustable Bustles also
another supply Of those Hip-gored Corsets;
beautiful Real Hair Curls, at SIC, very cheap j;
Mixed Straw Hats at cost. Received to day new
Straw Goods. WIZ take great pleasure III show
ing goods. my 81
HAY. b. HooMES, W. A. AsHBY.
Late of Fredericksburg. Late of Baltlnor
NJ EW STO e.
We have opened and now offer fer 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 most
attractive stocks of
FOREIGN AND DOM ESTIC DRY GOODS,
NOTIONS, &c.
ever offered in this market. Our stock has been
selected with view to suit the wants and tastes
of the entire community, embracing, as it does,
goods Of every variety of style and fabric, and at
stock Respectfully,
apS lO9 cor. King and Pitt sts.
Saicsmcn-Eli Il. Janney, Edwin T. Ashby,
NJ G. Grasty, w. A. Lane r: Stuart Ashby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1872-09-26

Physician of this celebrated institution, has dis;
covered the most Certain, Speedy, Pleasant ana
Efectual Remedy in the world for all