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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-14
The Officers and Members OF the
GERMAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY


GERMAN BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
Would respectfully inform the public that they
will have an
EXCURSION TO CARLIN'S SPRINGS,
On MONDAY, August Is 1878.
Among the anusements Of the day there will
be PIGEON SHOOTING. The best shot will
receive prize, consisting of Game Bag, Shot
Pouch and Powder FLASK, to be presented by
McsSrs Herbner and Bossart
a CREASED PIG will be started and the
person catching and holding it for five minutes
will be entitled TO it,
! Also n SACK RACE FOR CHILDREN.
The MARINE BRASS and STRING BAND
has been engaged for the occasion.
Master of Ceremoncs-R. NJ. LATHAM.
Floor Managers.
NJ Schiller. u. He'd.
Committee Of arrangements.
j. Abendschein, l.. Marcus, G. Kechner, l..
Brill J. Thomas, Z. Wahl, J. BohrauS
o. Yuntt. NJ. Pohlman, +. Melchur,
George A. Bossart.
Refreshments will be furnished By Measrs.
Herbner and Bossart ut city prices
Trains will run as follows: Leave the Depot,
corner Princess and Fairfax streets, at and II
Il H., l.30, 4l5, 6 and p. M; returning, leave
the Springs ut ?, $50 and II p m.
Tickets 50 cts. each; children under twelve
years 30 cts. aug ltd
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Financial.

LONDON, Aug. l4.-2:3op p. n.-Ihe rate OF
d;sconnt for three months bills in open market
y ! nor cent below the Bank of England rate.
- Io pS1 Aug. 1880 p. m.-The bullion Lilo;
in the Bank of England has Increased to9l 'ooo'
LONDON, Aug. l4-4:3O p: m..The amount
Of buiion zone into the Bank Of England on
balauce to day is E65,OOO, IN ,;no
NEW York, Aug l4.-There we're o OH!
bids for government gold to day aggrega'ing
sIS5. 500, at from 1850 to ll5-0l.
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REMARKABLE PRoDUcTlyENEss. "A stump

REMARKABLE PRODUcTIvENEss "A stump
M wheat containing the stubble of one hundred
and ior,y-Siy good straws, the product of one
Single grain, grown this year at Blandfield, Es-
,,1,x county Virginia, on the estate of Robert
beverley, ESQ.,. was exhibited to few gentle
mcn at the Mansion House last night. A
stump containing the stubbe of Que hundred
and thirty good heads, also the product OF a
single grain sown on the same estate the same
season, has likewise been preserved. The two
grains planted produced pint and a half OF
";'eat Of good quality "a most extraordinary
return, aud one that cleary indicates the re-
marketable fertility of the soil upon which it was
raised, Or the productiveness of the variety OF
iNy gram Mr.. Beverley has the reputation OF
"'lNs the most successful stock raiser 10 Eau.
Far county, and the specimens of wheat above
"~0'ei to certainly prove that he is equally
Successful with his cereals.
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The DcerilOIInI.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE vessel which land
ed quantity of guns and ammunition at Fonn-
tarabia for the Carlsts and was afterwards
captured by Spanish an.of-war, is the Brit
ish steam yacht Decrhouud, we'll known In con-
nection with the fight between the kearsage
And Alabama
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Fires.

LONDON, Aug. l3.--The town hall in the
town Of Leeds was destroyed by fire last night.
A fire broke out this morning IN cotton
warehouse in Liverpool, and the flames we're
not extipguished before the building and ad-
joining one, devoted to the same business, were
partially DESTROYED
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Railroad Accident.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. l4-Early this morn
ing the engine Of a coal train on the Pennsylva-
MIA railroad ran off the track near this city, set
ting fire to the cars, eleven of (which were de-
stroycd The engine is bottom upward in
to be under it. The engineer was badly Injured.
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Fairfax CO., aug l4-w4w Ccmm'r. of "a

COMMISSIONER SALE OF VALUA
~ BILE LAND-Pursuant to the decree OF
the Circuit Coart Of Fairfax county, prouounced
At the June term, 1873, in the suit of Carter
against Birch and others, the undersigned. com
missioners therein named, will, on M 10 -; y,
Court day, sell, to tho highest bidder in front OF
the Cour. House door of said county. at one
o'clock p m. tha. valuable FARM called
"MOUNTAlN VIEW" containing 636 acres.
This farm adjnins the farm OF George F. Garter
and others and is susceptible of the highest state
of cultivation being of the red soil Persons de.
s!ring to purchase this valuable tract of land are
referred to Richard NJ. Weir, esq, at Manassas,
who will take pleasure in showing the same :,
Terms Of Sale: So much cash in hand rs VIII
be necessary to defray the Gusts and expenses OF
sale and the residue in three equal annual IN
stalments with interest from the day of sale, to
be secured by the notes of the purchaser, with
approved personal security, AID retention OF
title until the last payment is made
kPPA HUNTON,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fs;rfy "a aup 14-w4w CONS. of Sale.
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Robbers Arrested.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. l4.-John S ,oIel, and
travelling agents respectively for EugueJ srrfd a.
a ieweier Of this city, have been arrested ior
stealing $4,000 worth Of property from nl'n H.
They lett his employ about two months aSo ~ =. .
20 into business themselves aud perpetra'eo ''e
robbery at that time.
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F.irf.y 90 aug 14-w4w CONS. of
rANCY GOODS AND NOTIONS.

Wishing to reduce my stock of the above
rom this date offer ali goods at reduced prices.
] name in part the following; Handkerchiets,
Hosiery, Corsets, Gloves, Hair Brushes, Dress
ing Combs, Trimming OF all kinds Lace:, Cam
brio Edgings and Inscltngs, Silk and Morocco
belts Scsrls, Bows, Mock Ties, Collars. Cults,
ec he. G. c BERRY,
aug l4-lw y King street.
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New Cotton.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, Aug. l4.-!he t:ss
bale OF cotton Of the new crop was receiver hc.o
this morning and sold at auction at Zsi cen''
per pound.
Worms are doing much damage.
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Weather Probabilities,

WASHINGTON, August A. | a. III.
For the Middle Atlantic States, low barome,
ter, northrasterly winds, cloudy weather aud
rain, clearing frrm Virginia to Pennsylvania
this afternoon, with low temperature and north
westerly winds.
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XeSSnl kaiS1u.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE clipper-Shp, La
Escoccsa, which sunk 10 the Mersry last Tu9s-
day, has been raised
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-08-14

BOARD OF Public Works. --Mes>rS. john
D. Shoot, john A Fields, Washington Blythe
1;1J /. Beckham, appointed by the City
Hounc'l Board of Public Works for the city,
uNius qualified before the Mayor IS. NJ. Jan
n'!' ex-ottcio) yesterday, as stated 10 the Ga
IS'te met iu the Mayor office last night aud
TT;saaized by the election of John B. Smoot
ie>laent. The only business transacted was a
sSOeraI discussion of the act under which they
We, were appointed their duties, &C., after which
I rD noard adjourned subject to call of the
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A FINE RESTAURANT FOR SALE.

1rhe fine RESTAURANT with the beautiful
SIMMER ARDEN of FRITZ SCHN ElDEk
No, lis King street, is for sale at reasonable
urice. Call on the premises, llo hing street.
aug l4-1w
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EDUCATIO mi.

MISS v l.. Johnson AND a SISTER 17E will
DIES, commencing WEDNESDAY,, Sep.em-
Der 18th, 1875 at No. 21O Prince street, Alexsn-
dria, Va. aug l2-lm
rrHE SCHOOL OF MISS BELLE SMITH
i will be resumed, at lao King st., on MON
DAY, September 22d Applications for admis-
sion of pupils will be received and information
given at No. 24 King street. aug ll-eo4w
Ellie HAVEN INSTITUTE,
- No. III Queen street,
Alexandria, Va.
the Bishops School, Easton, Md.
The Fifteenth Annual Session of this School,
formerly under Miss CARRIERS charge, will COM
mencc ON MONDAY, the 18th day of Septem-
Der, under the direction of Miss Derrick. Eve
ny effort will be made to sustain the hi IN rep lta-
ton of this widely known and popular School.
Competent and experienced teachers will be en-
ployed in every department., and the Principal
hopes to give entire satisfaction to all VINO may
favor her with their patronage.
Terms per half session, payable in advance
For board and tuition in the entire English
course SIPS 90
For day scholars per quarter in advance
Preparatory Glass ST 80
Junior Glass, 1000
intermediate Glass, 125O
Senior, 1900
For Circulars, containing further information,
apply Us above.
References: RI Rev. Bishop Lay Easton.
Md; Revs Geo. H Norton, d. +. Sprigg, K.
H. McKim and *. Kcmper, esq, Aexar dris,
Va. aug 6-eo.Ol
pETHEL ACADEMY,
- FAuqucr county, Va,
Prepares youths for tho higher classes Of the
Virginia Universities, or for business life; has
nine Instructors; affords facilities for learning
Practical Surveying, Bookkeeping and Tee-
graphy, and has an Introductory course of law.
Its students are offered prize scholarships in the
University OF Virginia, the Washington and Lee
University and the Virginia Military Institute.
$751; so for BOARD and TUITION
per half session Of II weeks. No extras. For
Catalogue, &c, address, PRISClpALs. Bethel
Academy L. o., FauIuicr CO., Va. au4-lm
A LENANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.
The next session Of this School will open Sep
TENDER $ n, 1873, in the fine, large, rear room in
the upper story of Sarepta Hall. Apparatus in
creased and improved; corps of teachers and
course of instruction complete Best school
room in the city. Terms: IS. s., $40 and Sl5
per quarter Address Rev. DIR. j. LITTLE,
aug dim p. O. box 2lO, Alexandria, Va.
PELLEV UE HIGH CHooL,
ID Bedford County, Virginia.
JAMES 7. HOLCOMBE, LID, Principal;
WILLIAM r. ABBOT, Associate Prnci )sl. The
Ninth Annual Session Of this School for Boys
will begin September Is. Bcautifi'! and healthy
location. Full corps OF Instructors. Pupils are
members of the family. For information, ad-
dress either Principal, 81 Bellevue =. o.
iy l7--2aw2m
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Races Fashioned,

SARATOGA, Aug. 14.-The races have been
postponed until to morrow owing to the heavy
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NASAL NAvlGATIoN.-A private telegram
viewed here this morning from Harpers Ferry
~MeS that boats will not pass that point for
:, ,l days and that it was raining hard there
rI., n"S uate OF the dispatch, this a. w., and
r r"a' Tie water there was rising rapidly In
,ft H.. of the scarcity of coal at this and
y W. Ports OF The District of Columbia, sixteen
i, I>vS nave sailed from here to Baltimore,
"SAt, s.uce Yesterday.
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Fair!;.x c.. aug l4-w4w CONS OF Sale.

AND NEAR HERNDON FOR SALE
IL Pursuant to the decree of the Circuit Court
OF Fairfax county, in the suit OF VIM. H. Gun
neirs administrator against Amanda Cornwel
and others, entered at its June term, 1873, The
undersigned, commissioner Of sale, named in said
Decree will. on MONDAY, the 10Th day of
September, 1873, that being Court day, sell, to
the highest bidder, in front of the door of the
Court House of said county, all that TRACT
OF LAND of which the said Gunnell died
tain 233 acres and l26 poles. This land sAjoins
Barker and others; has thereon a quantity of
wood, but is without improvements James W.
Barden will take pleasure in showing the prem
ises to those desiring to purchase.
Terms of Sale So much cash in hand AS will
be- necessary to pay the costs and expenses OF
sale, and the residue in three equal annual in,
stalments, to bear interest from the day of sale,
and to be secured by the notes of the purch user,
with approved personal security, and the title to
be retained until the last payment is made.
THOMAS MOORE,
Fsirfny co yup 14-w4W Ctnm' r. of Sale.
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,. 'i'lcE kEpoRT.-S. Ii. Januey, President
" '"e board of Aldermen, presided at the
lr .asof office this morning. The only cases
wnr I'i Ta were Arthur Duval, committed to the
an;n "1use Tor dsorderly conduct, who was re-ex-
br ,'i ;r aud discharged upon the payment Of
W., f f'a thlns. coorcd, for disordery conduct,
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ExCUHS5O.N;s a.N.D PIC.(ICs.


T1HE POTOMAC FRUIT GROWERS AS
L ISOLATION will have y tlCNIC in con-
ncction with q special EXHIBITION OF
FRUITS, on FRIDAY, this week, ut the farm
Of Stacy Ii. Snowden, Coilingwood, few miles
down the river, to which place the steamer
ARROW will make three trips on fl. p
that day All those Interested in To- - -
uuilurc AMI the members of the Press; also the
nI,luUcrs OF the Woodawn Agricultural Soclc-
ty, are cspccInily invited to be present.
Those having choice fruit are requested to
bring their hes! specimens
liy order Of the Association:
aug l3-td N. w. PlERSON, Sec. pro TEN
A DINNER will be given by the Ladies Of
IN Groveton and Sudlcy nnighbochood on the
FIFTEENTH OF AUGUST at SUDLEI
Gnu RICH, tor the purpose of raising funds for
the completion OF the church. Every effort will
be made ~ the managers to make 1t u day Of
pleasure to those who may patronize them on the
occasion. The public are invited to attend and
hid in the enterprise. aug l3-2t
T1Ol FOR CARLIN'S SPRINGS!
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this ,ue Tug boat Mary Lewis went down again
sster D ." to the scene of the Wawaset dis
varying thirteen cofhns with her.
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BOARD OF HEALTH. At regular meeting
Of the Board of Health, held at the Auditor S

Of the Board of Health, held at the Auditor S
office on last Tuesday evening, there were pres
rnt {. e. Berry, esq, President, aud Messrs.
Gco. H. Robinson, Richard Ii. Rudd, Josiah
Ford j. W. Nails, Michael Smith and M. B.
Harlow. Leuuel Robey was elected messen-
ger ami his salary fixed a, 50. 90 tor each meet
lng Of the Board. The committee to report a
suitable person to fill vacancy 10 the fifth dis.
trcl reported progress. Mr.. Nails, from the
Committee on Hospital, reported inventory Of
furniture, which Was sent to the Aims House,
and as there appeared to be an error 10 the lu-
veutory it was referred back to the committee
t be corrected. The President was instructed
t, procure copy Of the Corporation laws.
The President stated he had inspected a re-
ported nuisance on Commerce street and found
that street in very bad condition, and re-
lllcstcd the Board to inspect it on Wednesday
morning, which the Board agreed to, and also
to Inspect several uuisauces which were report
cd. The Board inspected several pieces of
property yesterday aud directed the owners
thereof to abate the reported nuisapces thereon.
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LOST .4.N'U FOE.t'U.

A SUITABLE REWARD WILL BE
N paid for the recovery or information that
will lead to the recovery Of a POCkETBOoh,
containing small sum Of money and some
cards, lost this morning on the streets Apply
at this Office aug ll-3t
T OST-A suitable and satisfactory reward
IL will be pid for the return or information
that will lead TO the recovery of CHlLDS
ARMLET, marked Washington. Apply at
this cifce aug It'll
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EDTINTJONYL.

BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
- f#at YOUNG LADIES.
The Misses GREENE will resume the duties
of their School on TUESDAY, September 10Th,
at No. Ii south Fairfax street
Miss y. G. GREENE, principsls
Miss j. r. GREENE, 'l'Ao'p"''
aug 12-tOl
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TOR SALE CHEAP-I have in store Two
r second hand GROVER & BAKER Sc w
ING MACHINES, in perfect order, which will
be sold 1t one. third their original cost.
CHAS g. BERRY,
u,.1i - kiuu Street
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yHTANTED TO HIRE-A WHITE WO-
w MAN, to do general homework. Apply
of this office IL IS-lf
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lI:7.S.TEU.

WANTED TO ENCHANGE-A FINE
w FARM in Culp per county, Va, conve-
nicnt to the railroad, for Alexandria or Wash-
ington city real estate Address GEORGE b.
ROBINSON s. SON, Union street. Alexandria,
aug ll-2uW6W
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THE SCHOOL OF MISS BELLE SMITH
i will be resumed, at l40 King st., on MON
DAY September 22d. Applications for admis-
sion of pupils will be received and information
given at No. 24l King street aug ll-eo4w
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G,7.HP .HEET5.H'GS.


TAMP MEETING NEAR THORNTON
~ STATION, ON THE WASHINGTON
AND OHIO RAILROAD.
- ass : z: e IT. ::.; ~ -:
Begins AUGUST 18th and CONTIN u Els ONE
WEEK.
Trains will leave Alexandria daily. except
Sunday, at Sl5 q. m. and Ais D. M; returning
leave Thornton at q. M and Las p. m. On
Sunday will leave Alexandria II. M, and
Thornton at 5 D. nj.
Fare for round trip roc.
aug l3-4t r. H. HAVENER, G.TA
(NAMP MEETING AT FALLS CHURCH
~ VIII be held again on
IA Aa l G zs.
SUNDAY, August 18th.
Trains will leave the w. & 0. Il. R. depot, at
80 a. m on that day, and return at $50 p IN.
aug l3-3u# e. r. WILLIAMS, Pastor.
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IMPROVED FARM FOR SALE-By virtue
i of the decree of the Circuit Court Of Fairfax
county, entered up at its June term 1873 in the
suit therein pending of Grady's administrators
against james T. Love and others, the under
signed, commissioners therein named, will, on
MONDAY, the 18th day Of September, 1873,
tina, being Court day, in front Of the door Of Che
Court House Of said county, at one o'clock P m
sell, to the highest bidder, that TRACT OF
LAND on which Thomas SlnkGeld resides, con-
taing 430 acres. This land is in good state of
cultivation has plenty Of wood, excellent water
and good and comfortable BUILDINGS, E zaaA|
and les q miles northwest of Fairfax Ct. ZEAL
House, on the road leading from Germantown to
Flint HILL Persons wishing to buy are request
cd to call on Thomas Moore, at Fairfax Court
House, who will show the premises.
Terms of Sale: So much cash in hand as will
be required to pay the expenses Of Sale and the
sum OF 5000 fl. with interest thereon from the
18th day of December, 1871, till sale, and the
residue in two equal annual payments, with in
tcrcSt from the day of sale; the purchaser to cx-
ccute his bonds, with sufficient security for the
deferred payments, and the title to be retained
until the purchase money is All paid.
MATTHEW HARRISON,
THOMAS MOORE,
N1
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E1io Markets.

NEW York, Aug. l4.-Stocks steady. Colo
Is. Money bid. Flour quiet aud firm. Wheat
Erul Corn firm.
BALTIMORE. Aug l5.-Ea. skies, cousoll
dated 534. West Va. $ III bid. Cotton quiet
nominal at lSalSI Flour frmcr Baltimore
high grades advanced 25c. Wheat active and
strong white choice lT5alS0 fair to prime do
l60al7O choice amber l72al76; white Kentucky
and red l55al62 Coru dull for Southern
white Southern 69a72;; yellow do. 80; mixed
Western tirmcr at 5S!. Oats firm and IN good
demand; Southern 42a45; Western mixed A.
do. white Is. Rye lirmer at S5a95. Hay very
strong. Provisions firm and unchanged. West
crn butter unchanged,
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MISS Y. l.. JOHNSON AND SISTER will
WI open SCHOOL FOR YOUNG La
DIES commencing UEDN ESDAY, Sep.em-
driu Va. aug 12-lm
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fNRAND PICNIC AND TOURNAMENT.
" One of the largest Picnics and Tournaments
held in this portion Of Virginia since the war
will take place at BREN'rSV1LLE, Prince
William county, on TUESDAY, August 10Th.
Riding will commence ut 10 o'clock m. The
successful knight will in addition to the honor
of browning the Queen, be awarded II fine Silver
Wstch rs the best rider in the counties revre-
scnted The counties Of Prince William, Lau-
quier, Cup-pcr, Stafford Fairfax and Loudoun
are already represented On the lists of knights ;
and other counties ure invited to representation
by their champions in horscmanship. large
platform Tor dancing will be constructed, and
the finest music will be in attendance. Ample
provisions will be made for those desiring to play
Uroquet. A Sack Race will take place at four
o'clocl, p. m, and premium will be awarded to
the successful contestant. The following gentle
men have consented to act as managers, and to
spare no pains to make it a grand success
Major W. w Thornton, Captain l.. A. Davis,
W. w. kincheloe, Joseph b. Reid, 9. w. 9.
Huntington, Eugene Allan, Doctor Powell,
Elias L. Conner, Captain j. E. Herte, W.B
Lynn. Meredith Horton, Milton Weldon, Ed
win Neson.
The grounds are prepared for knights to
practice at present.
Prince William county, aug l4-co3t
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FOR RENT-The convenient and eligi-
E$s bly, located REE-STOkl DWELLING
10 USE and STOKE No. III King street; gas
and water on the premises. Possession given on
the 18th of June Enquire of j. TACEY, at
Tho Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank.
n1--tf
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ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.

The next session Of this School will open Sep
TENDER S.h 1873, in the fine, large rear room in
the upper story of Sarepta Hall. Apparatus in
course Of instruction complete. Best school
room in the city. Terms S. 81 $40 and Sl5
per quarter. Address Rev. DIR. J. LITTLE,
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DELE HAVEN INSTITUTE,
- No. III Queen street,
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FDK .S.ILE OR RENT.

HOUSE FOR RENT ON PITT ST.,
H$5 with double paror, dining room, kitchen
ana pantry on first floor; five chambers in the
second story, with good cellar and yard, Gas
and water fixtures. House IN good condition.
Rent moderate to u punctual tenant. Apply TO
b +. P.lCE, No -. Columbus ST. e l4-tf
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ONE HUNDRED s. FIFTEEN DOLLARS

will pay all necessary expenses per term. Scs-
sion opens on LAST TIL RSDAY IN SEP
TENDER FOR Catalogue address
Rev. JAS. A. DUNCAN, A. NJ, ID. d., Pres, or
Rev. ALEX. q. BKowS, Secretary.
Ashland iy .U--d&Lwlm
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-20
Fifty Acres in One Tract,

Near the city for sale in body or in lots in sizes Ia
suit purchasers Fine loca for market gardens OF
rsale in small lots, W 0 'i'''
No.-30l.
New Story and half Frame Dwelling.
modern Cottage style, with well located Corner Lot
Cheap for cash. -A DO~
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1873-03-20
SMALLPOX Preventive.

Boston, and other places in New Eng
land which have been infected with small
pox will be pleased to learn that certain
families in Huntsville, Ala, during the
prevalence of smallpox there, found the
tea of the cimicifuga recemosa, or black
snake root, otherwise known as black po-
ihosh, to be an efficient preventive of small
ipox. DIR. II. d. Norris stated, at meeting
of the Alabama State Medical Association,
that in the families using the above named
root there occurred no case of smallpox,
though some were exposed to the disease.
DIR. Norris vaccinated the members, but
without effect so long as they continued to
use the black snake root tea. After ceas-
ing to use the tea he again vaccinated
them, when the specific effect of the vac
cine virus was produced.