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General washington and David Burns.

During the winters of 10000 WASH
ington was busily engaged with the four
planters who lived on the left bank of the
Potomac, settling the terms on which they
would consent that their plantations should
become the site Of the future capital. 1t
would seem rs if no great eXertion would
be required to induce these gentlemen to
agree to exchange their boundless acres Of
foresf and halt-tilled plantation for the
crowded and valuable squares of what
was expected to be the largest city on
the continent. But David Burns-'that
obstinate Mr.. Burns,o as Washington call
ed m,-who owned the whole ofthe west
end Of Washington, was for some time OPP
posed to the arrangement. For three gen.
erations, he and his ancestry had lived on
that spos and had acquired a wealth that
old Scotland had denied them. The
place was originally laid out as a planta-
ton of six hundred acres; and so small did
that amount ofland then seem that it bore
the name OF the Widows Mite. But by
degrees the place grew and enlarged till it
stretched from Georgetown to where the
Capitol now stands. In 1890, its owner was
the justice OF the peace for the whole neigh
borhood and somewhat choleric withal.
And tradition relates that when the Pres
ident was one day telling him of the great
advantages of the proposed plan, old Burns
gruffly burst out suppose, Mr.. Wash
ington, you think people here are going to
take every grist from you as pure grain
but what would you have been, if you
hadn't married the Widow Gusts Pr VIZ
stiam r. Hooper, IN 'tThe HereSS Of Wash
mgtoa !" Seribner for March.
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THE COLUMN VENDoME.-About
thirty.five feet Of the masonry Of the
Column Vendome have been covered with
bronze plates, and in couple of months
time the monument, pulled to the ground
few days before the army OF Versailles
took Paris, will have been restored. 1t
will be remembered that in the fall not
many of the plates were damaged, and that
the Communists had not time to carry oft
the bronze. Steele ventures on an apology
for the acts Of destruction committed
during the Commune. 1t asks whether it
is worse to pull down buildings deliberate
" or to demolish them in fit of revolu-
tionary passion. "Did not the government
Of Charles X. knock down the Opera on
whose steps Louvel stabbed the Due dc
Berry and build an expiatory chapel on the
site? And did not the government o.
Louis Philippe demolish the chapel anc
replace the sacred building by .
fountain? For Charles X. there was
some excuse, for the Due de Berry
when wounded, having been carried
into the green room, the Archbishop o
Paris refused to enter and administe
the last sacraments to the dying maj
until he obtained the promise that tn
Opera should be demolished. There wa
to be no more singing nor dancing in
building where he had officiated.'
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i STATES for the Eastern District of Yir-
gill a. u q
In the matter of Octavius Jeffries, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy.
At Richmond, on the 26th day of January, a. d.
1874.
Please TO take notice hereby that petition
has been, to wit on the 26th day of January, a.
d.. 1874 filed in the said District court by Octa-
yus Jeffries, of Culpeper county in said district
who has heretofore been duly declared bankrupt
under the Act of Congress entitled Gan Act to
establish Uniform System of Bankruptcy
throughout the United States,'' approved March
I'd, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims provable un-
der said act, and that the 18th day of March, q.
d. 1874, at 10 o'clock a. m, before w. w. Forbes,
one of the registers of said Courtin Bankruptcy,
at his office in Richmond in said district, is the
time and place assigned for the hearing of the
same, when and where you may attend and show
cause, if any you have, why the prayer OF said
Petition may not be granted. IA frns b
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meeting of the creditors of the said
bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. w. w. FORBES,
Register in Bankruptcy for
fe I6-M2w the 4th Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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THE SAaACIoUs DOG "RoCK."-A
remarkable instance of the sagacity of the
dog occurred few months ago in London.
Captain Talbot's man-servant and dog
were having their usual daily stroll along
the Regents Park Ornamental Water,
when the feet Of man was seen just
above the water. The servant called the
dogs attention to them, when instantly
''Rock" dashed into the water In few
moments he seized hold Of one of the legs
of the trousers and struggled hard to draw
the body out, but without avail.
Then was witnessed one of the most re-
markable instances of dog sagacity ever
recorded. The noble creature suddenly
dived down, seized the man by the coat
collar, and in few moments reappeared
on the surface, dragging the body to the
shore! All honor to Rock" to John
Adams, and also to the police, by whose
perseyering efforts the man was restored to
CONSCIOUSNESS.
We regret that the rules of the Royal
Humane society have not allowed them to
respond TO our appeal for collar Of
honor" for "Rock,n but we are glad to
state that number of our friends have
cbeerfully contributed the needful sum for
one with silver mountings, which Captain
Talbot courteously accepted. 1t bears the
following inscription:
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ASsIGNEE'S SALE
OF
LAND AND PERSONALITY.

As assignee of William H. Rowlett, bankrupt,
l shall sell at public auction on FRIDAY, THE
9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1874, in Amelia
county at the residence of said Rowett, begin.
ming at IL o'clock q. M, about one-half Of q
mile from Amelia Courthouse, on the Richmond
and Danville railroad. the entire REAL AND
Personal ESTATE Of which said Rowlett
was seized and possessed at the time he was
adjudged q bankrupt. The really consists OF
200 ACRES OF LAND in one body, lying upon
the above railroad, and only one-half mile from
Amelia Courthouse. The property is extremely
valuable. The DWELLING HOUSE is new
and fine. 1t has YOUNG ORCHARD, WELL.
AT THE DOOR. NEGRO CABINS. STABLES
BARNS, &C. A large part of the tract Is
original timber and right on the railroad, and at
the village. The other tract Of land of 90
ACRES, lies two miles from Chula Depot, in
this county. Personal property consists of
WAGONS, CARRIAGE, BUGGY, THRESHING
MACHINE, FAN-MILL, CORNPLANTER
AND SHELLER, FARM TOOLS OF ALI.
SORTS, HOUSEHOLDER FURNITURE, CHAIRS
SOFAS, TABLES, MIRRORS, BEDS AND
BEDDING, CARPETS, WASH-STAND
TABLEWARE, COWS, HORSES, &C, &C
Also, CHOOSES IN ACTION will be offered for
sale on same day. .'tr. be-.
TERMS Cash as to personally and chooses in
action. The real estate will be sold free from all
liens and encumbrances except the contingent
right of dover of said banlrrupt's wife. Terms
| of sale of real estate One-tmrd cash balance
| ON credit of six and twelve months, the purcha-
| sers to give notes for the deferred payments,
with interest added at the rate of six per cent.
| per annum from day of SALE and the title to be
| ,,ato;,al Nv, tho asaIpnee until said notes are
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HUMOROUS.

The ss-circle-Crinoline. r
To curb a fast young man-Bridal
him.
-"Watts ON the mind?"-Too often
nothing.
The '.re6ned young man" has been
fined the second time.
What sort of leggins would you ex-
plore the Nile with ?-Alligators.
Why not send letter iby telegraph
since there are lots Of telegraph posts?
When is a scolding woman most of
fenceive? When she is as deaf as a post,
and rails.
If tailor agrees to put braid on a
coat, does he always consider the agree
ment binding?
1--WE all owe something to our coun-
try.n said the Briton who went abroad
without having paid his income tax.
A lady who was not Shakespearian
scholar, hearing the MERRY Wives OF
Windsor highly praised, inquired how
many wives Mr.. Windsor had?
To any one who can say 'Shoes ant
socks shock Susan with rapidity and
taultless pronunciation, four times run
ming, a large reward will be paid.
"A lady teacher inquired of the mem
bels of class of juvenilesif any of then
could name the four seasons. Instant.
the chubby hand of fve.year old wa
raised, and promptly came the answer
'Pepper, salt, vinegar, and mustard"
--''How old is your mamma"' asked
loye-smitten old bachelor Of the daughte
ofthe widow who had enchanted him. y
don't know, sir; mas age varies iror
forty.three to twenty-five was the art
less reply, and the bachelor was diser
chanted.
An exchange says: :" Does hangin
prevent murder?" We hate to tackle
conundrum of this kind, but our privat
opinion is that it does prevent it. There
not case on record of person commi
ting murder after he has been successful
hanged. This style of treatment appear
to reform them in some way.
Daughter of the House Ito privilege
old friend of the family" Dear Mr.. IL
pus, you don't seem to be enjoying you
self. / should so like TO have you wal
this once with me-" Privileged old frier
-" My dear child, I don't dance but,
it suits you, wouldn't mind sitting he
with my arms around J our waist while Il
Others are making themselves dizzy"
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PUBLIC SALE OFF LAND.


By virtue of an order of the United States
District Court for the Eastern district of Vir-
ginia, in the matter of W. B. Hughes, a bank
rupt, entered on the 10th day of July, 1873, /
shall, on the 10Th DAY OF MARCH, 1874. in
front of the Beardon House. in the town of
Clarksyille, at liz o'clock, expose to sale at
public auction, the TRACT OF LAND lying in
Mecklenburg county upon the waters of Beyer
Pond Creek, and adjoining lands of William
Morton, Henry E. Coleman and others. The
said land lies about six miles from the town OF
GAINESVILLE, and contains l,l9S ACRES be the
same more or less. This land is well improved,
having upon it RESIDENCE containing five
rooms with all necessary out-houses for farming
! purposes. 1t has a fine young orchard a large
portion of theland is heavily timbered. In fact,
| 1t is considered one of the most desirable plan
tations in Southsde Virginia. y
TERMS OF SALE:--One.fourth of the pur-
4 chase money to be paid in cash, and the residue
on credit Of four, sight and twelve months,
the purchaser executing his bonds for the de.
ferred payments. The purchaser win be entitled
to immediate possession. NF l3ii q
lzlH lra WILLIAM Z. HOMES, y Z
/ ja 3l-2aw4w Commissioner.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI

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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
/ TED STATES, for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter of Frederick Hetiley, bankrupt
in bankruptcy. Htaa1s Ja .ss.sya .-l
At Richmond, on the s0th day of December,
a. d., 1878. - s..,... bic ,a.
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCEN: ~, s.s
Please to take notice hereby. that petition
has been to.wit: on the Both day of December,
a. 1873 filed in said D strict court by Frederick
HefFey, of Richmond city, in said district,
who has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt
under the act of Congress entitled "An Act to
establish a uniform system of bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd, 1867, for discharge and certificate thereof
| from all his debts and other claims proyable
| under said uct, and that the 18th day of March
a. d. 1874, at 10 o'clock a. m, before W. w.
| Forbes one of the registers of said court in
| bankruptcy, at his office, in Richmond In
said district, is the time and place assigned fol-
the hearing Of The same; when and where
You may attend and show cause. if any you
have. why the prayer of the said petition
should not be granted. efz
| You are also hereby notified, that the second
| and third meetings of the creditors of the said
bankrupt Will be held at the same time ant
place. Ir...a W. w. FORBES,
register in bankruptcy for the
l6-M2w Sd Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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AGAssIZ.
BY JAMES II. FIELDS.

ooee in the eafy prime of Spring,
When blossoms whitened every morn
7 wandered through the Vale of Orbe
Where Agassiz was born
The birds in boyhood ne had known
Went fitting through the air OF May,
And happy songs he loved ton to near ar
| saw the streamlet from the hills
Run Laughing through the valleys green,
And as watched il run, said a
This his dear eyes have seen y
For cliffs of ice his feet had climbed
That day outspoke of him to me =
The avaanches seemed to sound
The name of AgdSsiz r.-.
And, standing on the mountain crag
Where loosened waters rush and foam,
| felt, that though on Cambridge size,
He made that spot my home
And looking round me as unused,
knew no pang of fear or care,
Or homesick WEAKNESS, because
Once Agassiz stood there
walked beneath no alien skies,
No foreign heights came to tread,
For everywhere looked, ! saw
His grand beloved head
HIs smile was stamped on every tree,
The glacier shone to gld his name,
Aud every image in the lake
Reflected back his fame.
Great keeper of the magic keys
That could unlock the guarded gates,
Where Science like Monarch stands,
And sacred knowledge waits
Thine ashes rest on Charles's banks,
Thy memory all the world contains,
For thou could'st bind in human love
All hearts in golden chains
Thine was the heaven-born spell that sets
Our warm and deep affections free
who knew the best must love thee best,
And longest mourn for thee
[Scri6ners for March.
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WAY TO SPECIE PAYMENT. "A cor
respondent writes us that 1.-THE way to
make our currency worth par in gold, lies
in nutshell. Our greenbacks have a
gold basis even now, but it is two stories
down, so to speak, instead of one. Now,
if the average citizen can be assured that
our government does itself consider these
promises to pay gold as good as gold, and
will make them SO by paying five per cent.
gold interest upon them when funded in
bond, meantime giving him choice, for
convenience sake, of the funded interest
bearing bond on the currency, he will soon
come to realize the fact, and the deprecia'
ton of the currency will vanish. But SC
long as the United States keeps the golco
two stories down, the average citizen viii
want ten to fifteen per cent. for the trouble
and risk Of breaking his neck to get it up
| -Won.an'S Journal.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
i TED STATES for the Eastern District Of

W .... r.s .41 5O6S 80 gE LIZ l1H
TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
i TED STATES for the Eastern District OF
Virginia. ifA.itL oi -. u.
In the matter of James III. Slater, a bankrupt
lin bankruptcy 5si1 .tgs..rg| b aetur n.
I At Richmond, Va, this 3lst day of JAN, 1874.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN .s.,r I'D.
Please take notice. that pethion has been
presented to the Hon. Robert w. Hughes, Judge
of said District Court in Bankruptcy, by Cyrus
A. Branch, assignee of the estate of said
bankrupt, to sell the real estate belonging to
said bankrupt, free from all liens and encum-
ORANGES thereon Il. s.s 49,.
This is TO give notice to all persons interested
that in the terms OF said petition, an order has
been issued by the Judge aforesaid, for all pei
sons who may be intel ssted in said estate, TO ap
pear before Register W. w. Forbes, at his office
In the said city OF Richmond, on the oath day
of February. 1874, at 10 o'clock a. M, and
show cause, If any you have, why such order
CYRUS A. BRANCH,
fe 0--M2w AssRhee'
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
i TED STATES for the Eastern District of
Virginia.
In the matter OF A. L. Lindsay, bank
rupt-in bankruptcy. "tt tA
At Richmond, this goth day of February, 1874.
To Whom it May Concerr-The undersigned,
G. H. Wendlinger, of Henrico county,
and State of Virginia, hereby gives
notice of his appointment as assignee of the
estate of A. L. Lindsay, of the county OF
Henrico in said district, and who was, to-
w.t. on the 18th day of JAN, q. d. 1874. adjudged
bankrupt upon the petition of himself, by the
District Court of the United States for said
| district. .....-g..t r,5
| Dated at Richmond, the Goth day of Feb. a.
d., 1874. G. II. WENDLiN4ER.
| fe 23-2aw3w Assignee.
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A ssIGNEE's. SALE n
REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF RIUH.
@ .. MOND. tYf r


BY virtue of an order of The United States
District Court for the eastern district ofVirginia,
dated February II, 1874 I shall, as assignee of
G.. w. Colgin, bankrupt, sell on THURSDAY,
THE 18TH DAY OF MARCH, 1874, at public
auction. in front of the United States court.
house, at Richmond, Virginia. an undivided
FIFTHlNTEREST in a LOT near Rockets,
surrendered by said bankrupt, a full description
Of which will be given on day of sale.
This interest will be sold free from all liens and
encumbrances except the contingent right OF
dover of said bankrupt's wife.
TERMS :-One-third cash; balance on credit
Of six and twelve months, the purchaser to give
notes, for the deferred payments, with interest
| added from day of sale, and the title to de
retained until the purchase money is fully paid.
| At the same time and place, will sell said
bankrupt's interest in debt due by David Parr,
administrator Of Ann @. Cogn also, an in
terest in a suit pending against John Tyler and
| others.
TERMS Cash. Y, -
ltIa -. C. II. WENDLINGER, q
fe 2t-2awSw f Assignee.
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BANKRUPT NOTICES.

Oil
TN THE DISTRICT COURTOF THE UNI
lTED STATES, for the Eastern District OF
Virginia. eH.I ltFgtatL Il geTai8 Y.
In the matter of E. II. Valentine. bankrupt
in bankruptcy. agr en5 III m
At Richmond Va, this Goth day of February,
1874 -
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN: E
The undersigned, Jacob Cohn. of Rich
mond in the county of Henrico and State OF
Virginia, hereby gives notice of his appointment
as assignee of the estate of e. H. Valentine,
OF the county of Henrico in said Districts; and
who was to-wt, on the 10th day of January a. d.
1874 aaiudged banhrupts upon the petition OF
himself by the District Court of the United
States, for said district. ,.r .nrT
Dated at Richmond, the Goth day of Feb a. d
| 1874 JACOB COHN,
fe 24-2awsw Assignee
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
i TED STATES, for the Eastern District OF
Virginia.
In the matter of George w. Cotrell, a bank.
rupt-in bankruptcy. -
At Richmond, Va, this goth day of Feb, 1874.
To whom it may concern : The undersigned,
G. Fl. wendlinger, of city of Richmond,
Virginia, hereby gives notice of his ap.
pointment as assignee of the estate of George w.
Cotrell, of Henrico county in said district.
who was, on tbs 10th day Of January, q. d. 1874
adjudged bankrupt on his own petition by the
| District Court of said district.
Dated at Richmond, the goth day of Feb, a. d.
| 1874. O. H. WENDLlNfER,
| fa es-2aw3w Assignee.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI
lTED STATES for the Eastern District of Fir-
ginia. l-e..--.-..f.5
In the matter of n. H. Dibrell, bankrupt
LIN bankruptcy.
AtRichmond, Va, on the 18th day of February,
a. d., 1874. ste '''
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: fHH a.a
Please to take notice hereby, that petition
has been, to-wit on the 18th day of February, a.
d. 1874. filed in said District Court, by r. II.
Dibrell, of Richmond, In said district, who
has been heretofore duly declared bankrupt I'M
der the act of Congress entitled "An Act to
establish Uniform System of Bankruptcy
throughout the United States" approved March
I'd, 1867. for discharge and certificate thereof
from all his debts and other claims proyable
under said act and that the 10th day of March,
a. d. 1871, at 10 o. clock a. mr. before w W. Forbes.
one of the registers of said court in bank
ruptcy, at his Office in Richmond, in said district,
is the time and place assigned for the hearing OF
the same, when and where you may attend and
show cause, if any you have, why the prayer OF
the said petition should not be granted.
You are also hereby notified, that the second
and third meetings of the creditors of the
said bankrupt will be held at the same time and
place. w. w. FORBES, t}E
Register In Bankruptcy for the
fe1s-W2w Sd Cong'l Dist. of Va.
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AssIGNEE's SALE.
REAL ESTATE IN SPOTSYL
VANIA COUNTY. VIRGINIA.


BY virtue of an order of the United States dis
trict court for the eastern district of Virginia,
bearing date February II, 1874, will sell on
TUESDAY, THE 1orH DAY OF MARCH, 1874,
at l2 o'clock M. in front OF Mr.. Gabriel john
sons auction rooms, at Fredericksburg, Virginia,
the following real estate surrendered by James
l.. Davis, bankrupt, to wit: 266 80 ACRES
OF LAND lying and being in spotsylyania
county, Virginia, with DWELLING AND OUT
HOUSES thereon. near Partlow's Postofiice. and
adjoining the lands OF R. s. Wigglesworth and
others. This land will be sold free from al
liens and membranes except the contingent
right Of dover of said bankrupt's wife.
TERMS :--One-third cash; the balance on
credit of six and twelve months, the purchaser
TO give notes for the deferred payments, with
interest added from day of sale, and the title
to be retained by the assignee until said notes
are paid. F.l- '-Nt 'A'
Richmond, Va, February ~, 1874. sH
III WENDLINGER,
fe I7-2aw8w Assignee,
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COMMERCIAL.
RICHMOND PRICE CURRENT
CORN AND FLOUR EXCHANGE.

CORN AND FLOUR EXCHAN0E'
RIoHMoND. February %, 1874,
offerings.
Wheat-White, 966 bushels. Red, l,25s bushels
Corn-White, $50 bushels.
Oats-l YEA bushels.
Flour-2O barrels.
Shucks--l5 bales. f .H
Sales
Wheat-Red, 066 bushels at from 81 So to
81 80 for from prime to =. Red, slS bushels
at from 81 rs to Soc for from good to common
Corn-White, 20 bushels prime, soc.; lsbushels
-, TIC.
oats-15s bushels very good zoe 24s prime
60c lC4 bushels -, PIT.
Shucks--l6 bales common, 6Oc.
Re-eThtbited.
Wheat-White, "a bushels. ra .-.-. .F
Corn-White, 25 bushels. H
Oats7-49O bushels. r.....
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LIVE STOCK.

RIoHMoND, February 20 1874
Mr.. L. Gimmi, weighmaster at the Live Stock
Scales. makes the following report Of transac-
tons for the week ending February rs: H
Cattle, Io7 head sold from % tO9$6 Fer hun
dred pounds gross. Sheep sold for from Us COG
80 per 100 lbs. gross. Hogs, sold for from
o. 25@ss 90 per 100 lbs net. Veals, sold from
SO 00@ll 90 per head.
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IN THE DISTRICT Tis COURT OF THE UNI

TN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE UNI.
lTED STATES for the Eastern District OF Viz
gnia. m
In the matter of Walter A. Bass, bankrupt
lin bankruptcy. a a $50 emo no
At Richmond, the Goth day of February, 1874
To Whom it May Concern-The undersigned,
@. H. Wendlinger, Of Richmond city, Virginia,
hereby gives notice of his appointment as
assignee OF the estate of Walter A. Bass
of Henrico county in said district who was, to
wit: on the 10th day of January, a. d., 1874,
adjudged a bankrupt upon the petition Of him
self by the District court of the United States
| for said District.
Dated at Richmond. the goth day Of Feb, 1874
-H' G. II. WENDLINGER,
fe 23-2aw3w t Assignee.