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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18
DIX GOODS.


NEW GOODSl NEW GOODS
ROBERT l.. WOODS,
No. 62 King street.
Purchasers are especially invited to call and
examine our stock of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
much of which was bought at the recently re-
duced prices and consist Of French Merinoes,
French Cashmeres, all Wool Reps, new style
Serges, Empress Cloths, Baden Cloths, Poplns,
Delaines, Apacas, Rich Plaid, Tycoon Reps,
SC. Also in
- BLACK DRESS GOODS
we lave especial bargains in wide Black Cash
meres, Black all Wool Poplins, Black pure Mo-
hair, Real Crow Black Alpaca, French Black
Mou>ln with full line Of Gray and Second
Mourning Dress Goods.
Our assortment embraces g great variety OF
colors, including all the desirable new shades.
Especial inducements offered to cash buyers.
nov l9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18

OYSTERS MIR. Wood, at his oyster estab-
lishmeut, lower end Of King street, has some
fne salt water oysters of excellent flavor. Mr.
Della, at his oyster establishment near the
corDer of Prince street, 90 Royal street, has
some fine salt water oysters Specimens OF
these have been received, ADD they are of large
size, and excellent quality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18

NEW CROP NEW ORLEANS MOLAS-
~ LES, prime article, for sale BY j.,
dec Is j. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18

TONIGHT
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
To be had ut the Book and Drug stores and at
the Library Room door. II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18

~ TEAS-Choice and strictly prime G..
w P. Teas received to-day by j.
decl8 j. G. MILBURN. p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18
BALLS and PARTIES.

Goods hired out for the above consisting of
Coronets, Jewelry, Hair Braids, Curls NC, on
liberal terms. = -,
RGUSONS HAIR DEPOT,
dec IS IS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18
A FULL ORA WING CERTAIN
On Tuesday. 3ISt of March next.

On Tuesday, 3Ist of March next.
In order to meet the general wish and expec-
tation of the public and the ticket holders, for
the full payment of the magnificent gifts, an
nounced for the Fourth Grand Gift Concert OF
the Public Library of Kentucky, the manage
mont have determined to postpone the Concert
and Drawing until
TUESDAY, the 3lst of March, 1874.
They have already realized
OVER 4 MILLION DOLLARS,
and have great many agents yet to hear from.
No doubt is entertained Of the sale of every
ticket before the drawing but whether all are
sold or not the concert and drawing will posi-
lively and unequivocally take place on the day
now fixed and if any remain unsold they will be
cancelled and the prizes WILL be reduced in pro-
portion to the unsold tickets.
Only 5000 tickets have been issued and
$4,000 CASH GIFTS (Sl, 5OO.OOO)
will be distributed among the ticket holders.
The tickets are printed in coupons of tenths,
and all fractional parts will be represented in
the drawing just as whole tickets are.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18

TICKETS FOR Mr.. KILGOURSL ECTU RE
TONIGHT
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS.
To be had ut the Book and Drug stores and at
the Library Room door. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18
dec lS-lm
ID A F + L Ell

The beautiful MECHANICAL CLOCK now
on exhibition at Adams Jewelry Store will be
ratified on FRIDAY EVENING next, at eight
O'Clock, at Mr. John S. Ridgley's Saloon, under
City Hotel. .-. dec 1877
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18

SUGARS and COFFEES and ether choice
~ GROCERIES for sale at the lowest prices by
dec l8 j. G. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18
BOOTs avn SHOES.
ENGLISH RUBBERSl
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.

LADIES' FINE CALF KID AND RUSS1i
LEATHER BUTTON BOOTS,
Vienna style,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
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FOR SALE OR RENT.

FOR RENT-The comfortable DWELL
E$ ING HOUSE No Is south Alfred st. Gas
and Water. Possession given January l, 1874.
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dec l5-tf T. S. LEADBEATER & BRO.

FOR RENT-A comfortable BRICK
ES DWELLING, on Queen street, between
" Washington and Columbus. Apply to q. l..
POWELL, N. E. corner Duke and Washing
ton streets dec l2-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-12-18

MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
Sheep Farming in the South.

4 Tennessee farmer writes 10 the
New York U013H that he looscs
more sheep during the dry months
Of August and September than III
all the rest Of the year. During
those months vegetation is parched
the growth of fresh grass suspended,
water scarce and bad. and the sheep
arc so troubled with the flies and
heat, that they stand or lie in the
shade all day. AS a consequence,
they fall off and become sluggish,
and the weaker ones die, particular
Nv the lambs 'that come by the
middle Of February, both for keeping
and for the early northern market
To effectually remedy the evil com
planned OF. a soiling crop should be
grown to feed the sheep in time of
drouth.-Etch1age.
The real trouble with sheep farm
crs in Tennessee IS, that they de
not appreciate the necessity of Gull
tivating a half dozen species Of grass
to grow late in the fall and
early in the spring, and often in the
winter, and others. like Bermuda, in
the hot summer weather. Our natur-
al grazing is very defective; and the
sooner farmers act on this fact the
earlier will they escape the loss of
so many sheep, cattle and hogs.
Nothing is easier than to make first
rate pastures, except to neglect them.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
Six Good Rules.


Mr.. Greeley's statements OF what
he knew about farming have long
been made the text for many a joke
at that practical and good man.
Not very long previous to his death
he laid down some maxims on that
subject which a good many who have
been tillers of the soil from child
hood to old age would do we'll te
take heed:
81. That the area under cultiva-
ton should be within the limits of
the capital and labor employed; or
in other words, that on impoverished
soils no one should cultivate more
land than he could enrich with ma
nure or any fertilizers, be it one acre
Or twenty.
3 That there should be a law
compelling every man to prevent
his stock from depredating on his
neighbor's fields.
's3. That green soiling is more
economical than loose pasturage.
81. That deep tillage is essential
to good farming.
IS. That the mUck-heap is the far
mer's bank, and that everything
should be added to it and increase
at the same time its fertilizing prop
critics
IS. That no farmer should depend
upon one staple alone, but should
seek to secure himself against Sc
rious loss in bad seasons by diversity
Of products.
We have no doubt that if every
farmer in Tennessee would act
upon those six rules. the agri-
cultural wealth Of the State would
be increased thrce-feld within five
YCars.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
lf4i
AGRIG glRAL
7S's1sss=--zsz5z@--- Hsia'
Help the Plants.

Every meadow and pasture is
merely a scene Of battle, where all
sorts Of plants are watching their
opportunities. Supply these friends
with what they want freely, and they
will conquer their enemies without
any more help on your part. The
washing down by rain from billy,
stony pastures of soluble mineral
substance takes substance from the
plants we desire to encourage
Spread rich soil, fine manure, wood
ashes, upon a peaty, swampy turf,
where never before was seen clover
or useful grasses, and they will make
their appearance without being
sown. They were there before,
waiting only for a better chance
but they were overrun by coarser
plants, and became powerless from
starvation.
Meadows and hay grounds would
be greatly benefited by being har-
rowed over by sharp harrow, and
followed by a heavy roller soon after
being moved, with a dressing Of ten
bushels Of bone dust sown per acre,
or two bushels of salt and one of
plaster mixed. 1t will then put up
the aftermath vigorously, and fur
nish a splendid Autumn pasture or a
second crop Of hay. Should the
meadow be running out and not foul,
this dragging and manuring might
be postponed until August. and then
be done with the addition of q peck
of orchard grass, one gallon of Ken
tucky blue grass, and one gallon of
timothy seed, we'll intermixed and
sown broadcast over each acre be-
fore narrowing. which might be done
both ways, and a roller passed over
TO press the seeds and the disturbed
roots Of the growing grass. This
course of treatment will answer for
worn out land or poor soil.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
How TO Treat ran Down HORSES.

When horses become worn out and
run down by hard work. sometimes
liberal feeding alone will not bring
them mp again to their proper state
of health. A writer III the 4UicuI-
tUy-jst says his animals were in that
condition of lassitude and weakness
and he sawed a barrel in two, and
placed the ends upon the platform
of the pump, to be used for water
ing the horses. Into one Of them he
put pailful of cornmeal, and mixed
it with the water. The horses at
first did not like it, and would only
drink little when very thirsty
After they had drank what they
would they were allowed pure water
In few days, however. they drank
this corn-meaI soup with Il relish,
and in less than a week there was
decided change for the better in the
appearance of all the horses. He
did not let them eat the meal, but
merely let them drink the milky
water There is no doubt, but it is
as good for them as 4 plate of good
soup is for q tired and hungry man
before dinner. 1t seems to stimu-
late the appetite and aid digestion.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
CarboIIc Acid and Poultry.

The efficacy of carbolic acid in
keeping the poultry house free from
vermin, has been well tested; but it
requires great care in handling and
using it. The acid is sold by all
druggists in its crystalline snd liquid
form. In crystal, it dissolves in
twenty times it's weight of water
that is, one ounce of crystals reqaire
twenty ounces of water to dissolve
them. Thus dissolved, it is entirely
too strong for ordinary use.
As q whitewash for walls, for pro
lection against insects, bugs, etc,
put three ounces of carboIic acid in
to twelve quarts Of lime-water, and
whitewash the walls of the poultry
house with this wash, and no living
parasite will then be seen-thcir
death is Inevitable.
a weak solution may be made 10
wash fowls in f; one part of the acid
to sixty parts Of warm water; let it
cool, and then dip the fowls in until
their feathers become thoroughly
wet, and the solution reaches every
part Of the body. Afterward place
the fowls on clean, dry straw, where
the sun will reach them, until they
are dry. Another form in which it
is recommended for use, is a soap.
These soaps are for sale by various
manufacturers, and have a high rep
utation for cleansing animals and
the cure of skin diseases. A mode
Of making this soap is AZ follows;
Dissolve three pounds Of common
bar soap i'll hot water, add two to
four ounces Of carbolic acid, accord
ing to the strength desired. Allow
TO cool as usual inmaking hard soap.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
How TO Prevent Clover from Grow
ing too Coarse.


Tt is sometimes objected to clover
that it is too coarse as a feed-this
being the case where it is grown on
strong ground, making a large stalk
This can be remedied by sowing
thick, and thus getting a fine stem
med crop, also shorter in length, the
stalks varying from Is to % inches,
! according to the quality of the land,
the season, and whether plaster has
been used. But the point is to SOW
thick-from ten to twelve quarts
per acre, evenly scattered on even,
mellow soil, and brushed in If sown
with spring grain. This FERNS q
close growth, and must be cut before
it lodges much, and this is generally
about the time of towering. Else,
if lodged badly, and permitted to
remain so for some time, it will par
TALLY rot and lose much of its quail
ty as a feed. But harvested in time
and well cured, there will be no de-
terioration of the high value which
this plant has obtained among our
best dairymeD. Three tons per
acre may thus be realized; and if
the season is a good one, the amount
may be doubled by two cuttings;
and clover should always be cut
twice, each time at about the bios
soming period. We prefer the me-
dunn size or June clover. as it is
earlier and finer-stemmed than the
large kind, and less apt to lodge,
and always permits Of the two cut
tings. On poor land clover may be
grown successfully, improving the
land But it may be raised on the
richest Of land with the most crafty
ing results; only get it close so as to
have it fine stemmed, and cut it III
time.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
Currylng Horses.

The health, comfort and looks OF
horses require that they should be
kept thoroughly clean. The curry
comb should principally be used to
keep the brush clean, applying it only
lightly to the name to loosen the
diFt-never about the limbs, and
especially the points. A liberal use
Of the brush will give the coat that
peculiar glossy appearance SO much
admired IN well kept horse. A
partly worn broom, cut square, is an
excellent thing for cleaning the limbs
from dirt, if not too harshly used.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
Be KInd to YOar Horse.

However often a horse stumbles. from
any cause whatever. do not shout at
him, for the animal breads to be
chided. Do not shake the reins, for
his mouth is much more sensitive
than your lips arc. Do not use the
whip, for the horse is naturally so
tImid that the moment you begin to
correct him, he becomes 80 terrified
that he loses control of his own reas-
oning faculties. and in his blind ter
ror plunges, and rears, and fails to
obey.
The right course to pursue is to
speak quietly but firmly to the erea-
ture. Comfort the trembling animal
with the magic Of your voice. and
bring back those perceptions which
help your horse to guard against
repeating the action of stumbling.
This manner of procedure is far
more humane and reasonable than
to yell at the animal, or lash it
6ercely, thus frightening and bewild-
ering it, instead Of teaching her
what IS expected Of it.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
Keep cattle Barns DARK.

1t is a certain fact that where
there is abundance of food, warmth
and stock, there will be plenty of
flies. Stock cannot get fat that are
constantly kept in motion by parry
ing the attacks Of these insects
The only way to repel them is to
keep their feeding places as dark
as possible in the day time, and
then the animals can obtain re-
pose and comfort, for though a mil
lion flies were around them, not a
singel one will bite in the dark.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
Good implements.

Great loss is incurred on many
farms by using poor implements and
tools. The higher wages are, the
more important it is to econemize la
Dor. A good pillow, as compared with a
bad one, will more than pay for it
self in q weeks work.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07

1t is the custom of poultry keep
ers in France to cook their grain for
fowls which they intend to fatten,
boiling it in water till it is soft
enough to be easily bruised between
the thumb and fingers.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
Nct0 .Adcertisements.
NOT FOR SALE IN BOOK OR NEWS STORES

THE ALDTNE, while issued with all the reRnlaritv
has none of the temporary or timely intAresf
characteristic of ordinary periodicals 1t an ele
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ture and collection of pictures, the speci-
mems OF artistic skill in black and white Although
e4cn succeeding number affords fresh pleasure 70
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AI4DlNE Will De most appreciated after it has been
? up at the end of the year. While other pub4
ieatluIs may claim superior cheapness as conn
pareu WITH rivals similar class, THE AIDINF
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OVERWHELMINGLY without cornpetitiop i'm
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07

Beds should be opened every third
year the ticking well washed and
waxed the feathers dressed and re-
turned.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
2CRIBNER'S MONTHLY.

\ SERIAL STORY BY DR.. HOLLAND.
NEW STORY BY SAKE HOLM
. A LONG STORY FROM BRET HARTE.
BRILLIANT ARRAY OF CONTRIBUTORS,
CLARENCE COOK on Furniture & Decoration.
R. H. SToDDARD on Authors.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07

Bees are exceedingly susceptible
to atmospheric changes; even the
passage of a heavy cloud over tile
sun will drive them home and if an
easterly wind prevails. however fine
the weather may otherwise be, they
have a sort of rheumatic adherence
Of its influence, and abide at home.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
ART DEPARTMENT.

Notwithstanding the increase in the priee Of auhs
scription last FAN, when THE ALDI6E assumed
its present noble proportions and representative
character, the edition was more than doubled
during the past year; proving that ths Ameri-
can public appreciate and support, q sincere effort
IN the cause of Art. The publishers anxious 10
justify the ready confidence thus demonstrated
have eNerted themselves to the utmost to develops
and improve the work and the plans for the COM
ing ear, as unfolded by the monthly issues win as
tonlsh and delight even the most sanauns friends
of THE ALDINE.
The publishers are authorized to announce des
1gns from many OF the most eminent artists Of
America.
In addition, THE ALDINE viii reproduce erapa-
pies of the best foreign masters, selected with n
view to the highest artistic success and greatest
general Interest; avoiding such as have become
familiar, through photographs, copies OF any
kind.
The quarterly tinted plates, for 1873 will repro
duce four OF John 5. Davis nimtabe childs kstchea
appropriate to the four seasons. These plates ap-
pearing IN the issues for January, APRIL July and
october, W. uld be alone worth the price Of a years
subscription.
The popular feature of a copiousIy fIluStsatsd
christmas number will be continued
10 possess such valuable epitome of the ara
world, at a cost SO trihing, viii command the sub
Scorpions OF thousands ia every section Of the
country but, as the usefulness attractions Of
TIE ALDINE can be enhanced, in proportion 70
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lsherS propose to make assurance double sure by
the following UNPARALLELED NJ
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07
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we will be enabled to make the
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07

a fall fruit crop. with the exception
Of peaches, l. promised in the West.
The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07

O. To G00 Per day Agents wanted All
90 DAO classes of working people, Of either
ser, young old, make more money at work Tor as
in their SPARE Enoments all the time than az any
thing else. Particulars free. Address @. stinsen
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07

OF CRronlc and Acute ttneuluatlsi44, neuralgia,
Lumbago, Sciatica, Kidney and Nervous Diseases,
after years of suffering, by taking DR.. FILTERS
VEGETABLE RHEUMATIC SYRUP-the scientific dis
covery of J. P. Filter, NJ. D., a regular graduate
physician, with whom we are personally acquainted,
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christian duty after debtraton, to conscientlously
request sufferers to use it, especially persons in
moderate circumstances who cannot afford to waste
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resting on us in publicly endorsing this medicine.
But our knowledge and experience Of its remarka-
BILE merit fully justifies action. Rev. c. II.
Ewing, Media Penn'a, suffered sixteen years, be-
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Frankford, Philad'a. Rev. J. B. Davis, Nights
town, New Jersey. Rev. J. S. Buchanan, Clarence,
Iowa. Rev. G.. G. Smith, Bttsford, New York.
Rev. Joseph Beggs, Falls Church, Philadelphia.
other testimonials from Senators, Governors,
Judges, Congressman, Physicians, &c, forwarded
gratis with pamphlet explaining these diseases.
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failure to cure. Afflicted invited to write TO DR..
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The Morristown gazette. [volume] (Morristown, Tenn.) 1867-1920, 1873-05-07

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