Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1873-05-12
,lEYA GAZETTE & VIRGINIA ADVERTISE

REcoGNlroN OF MERIT.-We learn from
the Baltimore Gazette thar the trustees Of the
McDonough Education Fund and Institute
Farm aud School Farm" with salary of three
thousand dollars per annum, and dwelling furn-
ishcd At "A meeting of the board, recently
held, Colonel VIM. Allan was unanimously
elected to the office, and it is believed he will
accept the same.
COL Allan is the son Of Mr.. Thomas Allan,
of Winchester, Va, and is gentleman Of most
liberal education. He graduated at the Uui-
vcr>ity of Virginia in 1859, with the degree
of Master of Artsy which is the highest honor
the University confers He also graduated in
the additional school of mixed mathematics.
Upon leaving the University he Taught for
some time 10 one of the leading high schools
of this State. At the commencement Of the
war he entered the Confederate army us a
private, but was rapidly promoted in rank
wall) Jackson as his chief of ordnance, with
the rank of colonel. Here he was specially
distinguished for his talents in organization and
administration lie remained with General
jackson until the Generals death, and with
his corps (the Sccond) until the close of the
war.
On the restoration of peace Colonel Allan
was made president Of national bank, which
was organized at Staunton. In this position
be gave entire satisfaction, but General Lee,
who had in the meantime become president OF
Washington College now Washington and
Lee University called Colonel Allan to his
aid, and he was elected Professor of Engineer
ing and Applied Mathematics in that insttu-
ton aud has so continued to this time. Col.
Allan enjoyed, to an unusual degree, the conf
dence Of Gen. Lee.
The acceptance of the position rendered will
entail severe loss on Washington and lice
University, but Virginia has always been prod
gal in her gifts, and the best wishes OF all will
attend COL Allan in his new and enlarged
sphere of labor.-Lynchbwg Republican.
RAwLEY SpRINGs.-This delightful water
ing place Is located in the mountains OF Virgin
Ia, in the country Of Rockingham, twelve miles
west of the town of Harrisopburg These
springs possess great medicinal value, the water
being cha ybcate, which DR.. Moorman and
other distinguished writers upon Virginia
Springs, state is the strongest iron in the cOun-
try. Many remarkable cures have been effect
cd hy these waters, which have justly acquired
Il great reputation, and they are rapidly be-
comiug as popular as any in Virginia, as was
cvlnced during the past two seasons, by tho
crowd Of visitors, far exceeding the capacity OF
tne place f0r acc0mmOQat on.
The accommodations consist of two large, new
and crmmodious hotels with numerous cottages
which are well and comfortably furnished and
kept in perfect order. The table is unSurpass-
cd being furnished with all the delicacies OF
the season, which are delightfully."- prepared un.
der the supervision of that noted caterer and
manager, Joseph w. Woodward, esq, who
has hardly a rival in this capacity in Virginia
The amusements during the season consist OF
of billiards, tenpins trout fishing, deer hunting,
drives etc., and votaries OF fterpsichore will hind
q superior band of musicians from Washington
in attendance to discourse sweet music, IN q
large and airy ballroom. Richmond Enquirer
Put THEM TO WoRK-Crop making time i:
here, and as there are hundreds of boys abou
Lynchburg-both white and black-who are
running about the streets, without employ
mcnt, we would suggest to their parents that II
would be an excellent idea to put them out tc
work on farm. There they can have plenty
to eat, good clothing, and make something be.
sides TO help support their parents and the llt.
tie children at home who are not able to work.
All boys should be learned to work, and espe-
cialy those who have to depend on their labor
for a support. An idle boy will grow up to be
an idle and worthless man. ldleness begets
nearly all the crimes known to our laws. On
thc contrary Industry ulakcS d CouuIiJ oo'h
great and prosperous. Think of this, parents,
aud put your boys to work. 1t will be the
making of them. We will warrant that the
wolf will never he at your door if you and your
boys will use the proper industry. y.-Lynchbr9
RquIlican.
GRAZING CAPACITIES OF TEXAs.-lt is es-
Nma,cl that 100 COWS, bought for 81, 200, mum,
Hsf Hi 5000 head, worth 100000, in ton years
"neer husbandry is more commended, as this
uoun'ry Imports 00OO,OU0 pounds OF wool an
unaly, Texas can raise every variety required as
g:1nneally as Bueuos Ayres. The pasturage is
llllmnaoie, and the natural increase 100 per
osn.' annually. Both cattle and sheep can be
E,a]Gu l The year through, in most of Texas, on
DaOe'l and gramma, and other nutritious gras'
H' Ms' and, when hay is wanted, thegrasses cure
u themselves. ls The Platte valley alone has
I';uW' I OoO acres of rich lands. and the country
,,Io:ooo,oOo, that will sustain as many sheep
auu slVe line wool mutton at the lowest cost; in az
M 1pnuai temperature of fifty degrees Fahrenheit.
i"e water Is good and abundant, and the graz
,9s 56elt, which stretches west to the, Rio
Trrahde will be reached at Fort Worth by The