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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26
ATCTIO.r SHLES.
BY Green & Wise,
Resl Estate Agents and !

[Real Estate Agents and AuctioneeEs.
THE MOUNT VERNON ESTATE FOR
l. SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.
By virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF
Fauouier county, Va, made at April term, 1869,
in suit therein pending, in which L; r. w ASH
ineton is plaintiff, and Richard B. Washington,
Executor of John A. Washington, and otnerS
are defendants the undersigned. the Commis-
public auction, in front of the Mansion House
in the city of Alexandria, on WEDNESDAI
the 18th day of April, 1874, at II M, TRACT
OF LAND. lying in the county Of Fairfax, be-
ing the RESIDUE OF MOUNT VERNON,
formerly the estate owned by General George
Washington, containing about o1s acres; 49, .ho
This estate is situated on and bounded oy ins
Potomac river and Little Hunting Greek, ana ls
distant about l3 miles from the city OF Wasnlhg-
ton and about miles from Alexandrla- II mas
been divided for sale into FIVE IkAClo as
follows:
No. lis bounded on the east by Little Hunt
ing Creek, and on the west by the Mount Yer,
non road; partly in timber of the original
growth, and partly cleared, and under fence;
contains 1l34 acres.
Little Hunting Creek on the east. A large por-
ton of this is in wood and timber.
No. 3-Contains 109 acres; bounded by the
Potomac river and Little Hunting Greek on the
east partly in wood and partly cleared:
No. +Contans 81 acres, and adJoins tne
GROUNDS OF LnC LaQlca
ton of the Union; has beautiful and COM
manding view of the river and the surrounding
country and is said to be the most beautiful
building site in the county. large portion OF
this is in timber Of original growth:
No. 5-Contains 333 acres adjoins the lands
of the Mount Vernon Association; has q good
landing ON the Potomac river, and agood build
ing site ,.;,
description of the same can be seen at the Real
Estate office of GREEN & WISE, ut Alexar-
dria.
Terms of Sale, prescribed by the decree, are
as follows: Onc-fourth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash on the day OF sale; the residue
in equal instalments ut one two and three years.
the purchaser to execute for the deferred pay
ments bonds, with approved personal security,
bearing interest from the day of sale; the tlteto
be retained until the last payment is made; or
deed of trust given and the lands subject to re-
sale at the risk and cost of the purchaser in case
the terms Of sale are not complied with. Stamps
and conveysncAg at the expense Sc Of the puF
chascrs. w. ARLHUh - l boh,
II. TAYLOR SCOTT,
NH lG-eots commissioners
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.4UCTFO.N S.4LES.
ByL. ID. Harrison, Auctioneer.

CREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF GENTS
VI FURNISHING GOODS, NOTIONS
LOOKING GLASSES, CROCkERY,G GLASS
WARE, &c-Will be sold, commencing on
THURSDAY, March 10Th. 1874, at ~ O'clock
u. m. ard p. m, at No. 95 King ST., next TO
French's Bookstore, large consignment Of the
above named goods. The ladies are most re-
specllully invited to attend the morning sales;
Sale positive and without reserve and continued
day and mig until the entire stock is disposed Of
NH .. .3t J. d. HARRISON, Auctr.
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ByL. D. Harrison, AuctiOneer.

GALE OF THE HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS
y OF A GENTLEMAN DECLINING
hOUSEkEEPING-W be sold on SATUR.
DAY, March 18th, at No. s north Pitt street,
between King and Cameron, all the Household
and Kitchen Furniture contained therein, con-
si>ling OF lrst-class Marbe-top Bureaus, Wash.
stands and Tables No. Carpets Chairs, Paint
ings, Mirrors, BedsLcads Bedding, Cooking and
other Stoves, Crcckery and Kitchen furniture
compete, Sc, SC. Sale positive and without
rcsnrvr NH 25-3L
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DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE FAu-
i QUEER LAND-On SATURDAY, the
18th OF March, l will offer, on the premises to
the highest bidder, the lands belonging to the
estate of Alfred Reid, deceased, situated on
Cromwelps run, branch of Goose creek four
miles from Middleburg, Loudoun county, sHd
five miles from Rectortown station, w. o., v;
M. i G. s. r. r. The home place contains 2Zo
acres of excellent land, with running water in
every field, a fine BRICK MANSION and EEsA
fruit trees, and the farm is we'll enclosed by
(nearly all stone fencing; 80 acres in timber;
lO9 acres, adjoining the above, will be sold at
the same time This tract has no buildings but
is well watered. -
Terms accommodating, and will be made
known ut sale. HENR SHhChLE11, 1,
Executor Of Alfred Reid, deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26

CREMATloN-Si Henry Thompson still con-
tinues his papers on cremation in the English
magazines, and is now engaged In replies to his
critics. His premises are; the horrible charac:-
ter of the changes il the dead body after burl-
al, the decomposition. of gases, and contamlna-
tion Of the atmosphere above and water beneath
the impossibility ofintramural interment with
oul ensuing Sickness, and the fact that most
extramural cemeteries will in the course of time
come in contact with growing population. On
the other hand, incremation is perfect, clean,
not unhealthy, consonaut to reason and law,
and preferable to SLOW decomposition in the
ground. y body weighing one hundred and
seventy pounds eau be reduced to ashes in less
than an hour, the resultant being "a fue sub
Innate, and not poreion of refuse 1u fact, in
aSlemeus furnace body weighing two hun
ared and twenty. seven pounds can be burned
IN nifty i've minutes, ard the ashes, which will
weigh about five pounds, can be removed with
case and leave no trace of noxious matter. In
CONCLUSION, the argument in reference to the
uli,thcully of tracing poison is answered. .-Bah
Guscttc
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DRY GOODS.
DREss GOODS, HOSIERY, DOM ESIlCS'
nc &C

DRESS GOODS, HOSIERY, OoIh I'D 11C0'
~ , ;rst hepinning to receive and will con-
time to do so, by express, freight and steamer
from New York, until Tuesday morning neXt'
our frst regular purchase Of Dress Goods, 10
siarv Domestics, such as Calicoes, Cottons, &c,
of every description, White Goods trimmings
in Cash's and other makes, and everything e.ss
to make our stock fully up to that OF any past
season. We would in entering upon anolher
season of business activity most cordially tnahk
our friends and customers for their very iDcral
patronage in the past, and say tor the luIuTo
that we will, if possible, endeavor to deserve II
more by offering as large al assortment anu "'
Very respectfully, >,o
TUsT TRECEIvED-Anotbcr fresh supply Of
= NH onAoA p ALL A W. N. BERKLEY.
b d IlNhN0-iFi W H"fH n BERKLEYs Z E R;Sf5 ="
MORE NEW DRY GOODS,
~ 1or ccfdS13IS Msreh l$th &d 1S,4; H4iR DOMESTIC
sToCK-Mr. MOoMEs' SECOND TRIP
Staple Domestic Goods to country merchants
at Baltimore wholesale prices.
Great inducements offered to hotel keepers.
Floor and Furniture Oil Cloths, Straw Mat
ting, Rugs, &C., cheap.
We are now opening great many goods for
early sales and invite the attention of purchasers
d. +. BRASuEAR,
II. b. HOOMES,
NH 13 l09 King street, corner FIT.
NOTICE. NOTICE
We have just returned from the North, which
we visited for the especial purpose OF selecting
our stock of
SPRING CASSIMERES AND CLOTHS,
ana have purchased the largest and best stock
of the above that we have ever offered to our
friends. The greatest variety of styles IN
French German, English and Domestic Suit.
ings, Coatings and nearly 10 different sty les OF
Trowsering. Some of the above were bought for
less than they cost in gold, and Of the domestic
styles for Mems and Boys Suits some were pur-
chased ut less than cost for manufacturing.
Our facilities for manufacturing clothing are
unsurpassed as we employ TO cut exclusively for
us one of the best cutters in the State and sewers
of known experience in this community, and our
Trimmings are the very best
We guarantee to tit and give salts faction, and
will furnish suits at the shortest notice.
An examination Of the stock is solicited.
NH 7 D. f. WITMER co.
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ByF. A. kerby, AuctiOneer.

OOMMISSIONERS SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE In FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA
BY virtue of a decree of the County Court s-o OF
Fairfax county, rendered at the July term 1873,
in the chancery cause of Stabler vs.. QuandeTs
heirs ct al, the undersigned will offer for sale 6y
public auction, on the premises, on FRIDAY,
the third day of April, 1874, 1T u o'clock m.,
SIXTY THREE ACRES OF THE FARM Of
the late Lewis Quandcr, in Fairfax county,
called "BRUOkDALE." The land to be SOLD
is tho northeasterly end of the SAID farm, is
psrlilelogram in shape, and is in the Wcodlawn
neighborhood.
Terms Enough cash to pay costs of suit and
expenses of sale, the residue upon credit of
one, two and three years, with interest from day
of sale, and secured by purchasers bonds, with
personal security, and retention OF title to prop.
ertv sold until purchase money is paid. Cost Of
convcyancing to be borne by purchaser.
u. l.. SMOOT,
NH 3-d&twts Commissioner Of Sale.
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SALE OF VALUABLE
i PROPERTY NEAR CLIFTON DEPOT:
Pursuant 10 y deed Of trust from }. D. Otis and
wife to the undersigned bearing date January
-, 1872, and OF record on the land records of
Fairfax county, lbcr o, No. 4, folio 81 and for
the purposes in said trust SO. forth, [ shall, on
the FOURTH OF APRIL, 1874, al II m, in
front of the Postotlice at Clifton, i'll the county
aforesaid, sell, to tho highest bidder, that valua-
Bile and IMPROVED PROPERTY upon which
the said D. S. Otis at present resides, containing
FIFTY ACRES more or less. This is h.ss
Dart of the Butter land lies near the depot, EE1A
on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, and
has thereon q DWELLING, Barn, &c.
Terms: SO much cash rs will detray the cost
and expenses of sale and s., ,2Gl.6l, with interest
thereon from 18th OF January, 1872 less SN)o
paid, and the residue on such credit as shall be
named by J. 5. Otis, and in default of his deslg
mating the credit for the residue, ,ol5 the same
THOMAS MOORE, Trustee.
Fairfax county, NH 2-wts
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K-f1HsS IND GEGL.

CoALl co,1
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceving at our wharf and storage yards, foot OF
Queen streets. all the best GOALS known to
this market We name in part:
LYkEN'S VALLEY. ~
SHAMOkIN and EAST FRANKLIN LOR-
JOHNS, from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Collery, es-
tecmed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHITE ASH
ANTHRACITE COAL, of Steamer, Broken,
Egg Stone and Nut sizes
Also, GEURGE'S CREEK CUMBERLAND
COAL
Having ample space each variety of Coal is
kept distinct from that of others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family use. Yards floor
ed and Coal sent out we'll screened and free from
Slate, 224O lbs to the ton. Orders left with
Mcssrs. Clarridgc & Grgg. corner King, and
Royal sts., or at the yards wi! be promptly hled
iy17 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen st.
OOALl COAL
To arrive and on wharf full stock Of
Lykens Valley Red Ash Coal.
Lorbcgry Red Ash Coal.
Shamokin Coal
Henry Clay Mine Coal.
Lee Mine White Ash Coal.
Delano Mine White Ash Coal
Lehigh White Ash Coal
Locust Mountain Coal.
Chestnut Red Ash Coal.
Chesnut White Ash Coal.
West Virginia Coal.
Cumberland Coal
All of the best quality and for salc at lowest
market rates-224O lbs to the ton.
Orders left at u King street will be promptly
attended to. w. A. SMOOT,
iy loft Smoots wharf foot of Princess ST..
WAVING disposed of my interest IN the
IL Wood and Coal Yard on King street to
John Leatherland, l shall continue the Wood
and Coal business at yards on the north and
south corners Of Union and Queen sts., where
will always be on hand full supply of the best
quality RED and WHITE ASH GOALS Of the
different sizes CUMBERLAND COAL by the
cargo, car losd or retail.
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD.
The patronage of the citizens is respectfully So
licited All orders left ut the office OF the Alex
sndris Insurance Co., No. 81 King street, with
Col. Marye, or at Clarridge i Grigg's Drug
Store, corner King and Royal streets, will be
promptly attended to. Weight guaranteed:
IL 3-tt IHOS. J M Eli HAfF Ell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-03-26

TIE EVIL OF TIE PERIOD. The New York
Sun has lcugthy article on this subject, and
remarks that "iu seeking the causes and ageu-
cies of the universal stagnatlou Of commerce,
stoppagc of industry, and popular distress, we
come upon one Of which little note is taken
and no comment made--the lavish living OF
all classes of our population, who, by actual
possession of means or an assisting credit, mort
gage the future for the extrayagauces OF the
present. From the silken canoples OF the
cradle to the silver and satin of the burial
caskct, we dive deep into reckless expenditure.
In the later and still increasing competition
for ornamentation, our dwelling places are e2,
arrerated bird cages, with all the huting and
irippery of every conceivable order of archltSc-
ture which the wit of man can devise: we
build structures for our daily life after the
models of the tower of Babel or the temple OF
Juggeruaut, so fantastic in outline and execu-
ton that the cost of the sculpture alone IN use,
less adornment is larger than that of the solid
needs of domestic comforts and couvlence.
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No. 100 King street, Alexandria, Va,

No. 100 King street, Alexandria, Va,
February =, 1874. J
THE UNDERSIGNED has this day pur-
i. chased OF H. B. Hoomes his stock of DRY
GOODS and is now adding TO and will continue
to add from time to time such desirable goods Ms
are especially suited to the present and approach
ing season.
The business in future will be conducted upon
aCASH BASIS, the stock kept full and COM
pete in all departments, and great Inducements
offered to purchasers. The patrons of the late
house and the public generally arc invited u
call and examine stock.
feb 3-tf ID. +. BRASHEAR.
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SPECIAL ATTENTION is called to the
- great bargains otlercl in FURS, CAR
PETS, PORTMONAIES, &C, at
PRETZFELDER q BENDHEIMS
Popular Dry Goods Store,
dec % la King street.
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DRUsS mn CHEMICALS.
THE FAvORITE HOME REMEDY.

THE FAVORITE HOME REMEDY.
This unrivalled Medicine IS warranted not to
contain one single particle of Nj ERCURi, or any
injurious mineral substance, but IS
PURELY VEGETABLE,
containing those Southern Roots and Herbs,
which ua ail-wise Providence has placed in coun,
tries where Liver Diseases most prevail. 1t Will
cure all Diseases caused by Derangement OF the
Liver and Bowels.
SIMMONS LIVER REGULATOR, OR
MEDICINE,
Is eminently Family Medicine; and by being
kept ready for immediate resort will save many
an hour OF suffering and many dollar in time
and d. ctors bills.
After over Forty Years trial it is still receiv-
ing the most unqualified testimonials to It's VIZ,
tues from persons OF the highest character and
esponsibiity. Eminent physicians commend
it MS the most
EFFECTUAL SPECIFIC FOR DYSPEPSIA
OR INDIG ESTlON.
Armed with this ANTIDOTE, all climates and
changes of water and food may be faced without
fear. As u Remedy in Maarious Fevers, Bowel
Complaints, Restlessness, Jaundce, Nausea
IT HAS NO EQUAL.
1t is the Cheapest, Purest and Best Family Med
icine il. the World Manufactured only by
j. II. ZEILIN s. CO.,
Macon Georgia, and Philadelphia
Price SlO0. Sold by all Druggists. NH $
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ALEXANDRIA, March 4, 1874.
pY DIRECTION of the Proprietors of the
~ GAZETTE BOOK and JOB PRINTING
ESTABLISHMENT, this day assume the en-
tire Business Management of the office, and here
after al orders, bills and receipts will be signed
by me.
Business Office in the counting room (lst story
Gazette Building where all orders for work
should be left.
MARI HUBERT SNOWDEN.
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TReal Estate Agents and Auct

NH 25--ts
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TUST RECEIVED-Anothe fresh supply @
NH q w. N. BERkLEY.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

WHEN Andrew johnson arrived at
Nashville he was interviewed by the
newspaper reporters. The representa-
tives of the Union and American found
him positive on two points: First, that
the present State tax of forty cents is
more than the people can bear, while he
said the same is true Of municipal,
county and United States taxes. When
asked, in this connection, whether he
advocated the non-payment of interest
on the national debt, which is expressing
the whole country, he disclaimei the ap-
parent inference. Secondly, he was
positive in the opinion that, even with
the present rate Of State taxation, the
payment Of interest could not be con-
tinued beyond the two installments of the
coming July and January. Incidentally,
Mr.. johnson stated that he thought a
depression of the State credit would in
no wise deter the incoming of capital 10
develop our vast mineral and mining re-
sources, of which his own section, East
Tennessee, possesses the lions share.
He insisted on the moral distinction be-
tween mere non-payment and repudia-
ton, the former resulting from hon.
est inability while the latter may be
criminal.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
AtIlfputinna.

From the Philadelphia Press.l
The Viceroy of Egypt is about to send
to the Italian Geographical Society tive
pigmies of the Equatorial race OF the
Akkas, the same diminutive creatures
spoken of by Herodotus as fighting the
cranes. Their modern descendants
wage successful war against elephants
by taking advantage Of their small stat
ure to conceal themselves in the bushes,
and from thence to shoot these animals
in the eye and blind them, This dwarf
ish people are neighbors to the NAM
Mans. the supposed human beings with
tails. The two in question were taken
by Mana, the Italian explorer, who
lately died in the interior of Africa, and
who intended them for the above socii-
ETY.. They are, OF course, black. Their
arrival is awaited with no little interest
by ethonologists.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
LITTLE ROCK.


searIe and Bennett. Supreme
Baxter's Men.
ST.. LOUIS, May 4,-The Democrats
special from Little Rock says Judges
Searle and Bennett, of the Supreme
Court, we're arrested last night on their
arrival by the Memphis train at
Argenta, opposite Little Rock, by
Captain Williams, acting under the
orders of Governor Baxter. The judges
refused to be arrested without proper
authority, whereupon Captain Williams
made signal and band of armed men
entered the cars with cooked revolvers
and SearIe and Bennett were forcibly
taken from the train, and up to the time
the dispatch was written had not been
heard of in Little Rock. The Supreme
Court was to convene at Little Rock
to-day. Judge Stephenson, also of the
Supreme Court, was on the train, but it
seems that his presence was not known;
aud that he too would have been arrest
ed. The affair created great. excitment
in Brooks camp, and serious trouble
is apprehended unless Colonel Rose
for the release CT the judges.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04
rHE INpEPEN DENTS.

The Nashville Banner, OF Saturday,
nublishes the result of an interview with
A. S. Colyar, Chairman of the late john
son Committee, who called the Colyar
Convention" which meets in Nashville
Tomorrow. Mr.. Colyar expresses him
self in a very conservative manner in
regard to State issues, and utterly dis
claims any idea of third party move
ment. He says it is simply for con.
sultation, and not to make platform
for any party, nor to unite the elements
against the Republican party; but still
the question, doubtless, will be consid-
cred of party relations. He says:
The most important question is the
financial condition of the State. The
consideration of our deplorable condi'
ton, brought about by mistaken policy
at the last session of the Legislature,
will be main feature in our meeting.
There is great danger that the people
under the enormous pressure OF the
funding snd assessment bills Will get
reckless on the subject of taxes. Inc
nresent condition of the State, tnan-
ciallv. requires the wisdom and pru-
dence OF our best men. The first ques-
tion to be considered is, can the people
of the State, with their labor system
DESTROYED. and their real estate sinking
in value every year, with an alarming
drain upon the State for goods manufac-
tured abroad, continue to pay the whole
of the interest on the public debt, and
while doing it recover from their dis
tresses from loss of property 1T not,
what interest can they pay2 Whatever
the ability of the people is they should
do.
1t is supposed that If the meeting is
large enough a committee will be APP
pointed to confer with others who are
liberal enough, and this seems the more
necessary since the boldness with which
the negroes are pushing the question of
social equality. If this question is
pressed upon the State it will result in
repeal Of our school law at once. The
conference meets tomorrow, the 9th, but
the attendance is not expected 80 be
large.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

A LII THE GERMAN SOCIETIES OF. THIS
n city will assemble on said day, in the
morning at s o'clock precisely, at Market
Square. After the forming Of the procession,
the same will move through Winchester street
to Main, thence to Beal street, and along
Beal street to the festival ground, under the
command of the Chief Marshal, Theo. hrekel,
Esq and his assistants.
During the day there wi be concert music,
songs, speeches. dancing and other amuse-
ments, among which we name. as something
novel. the May Tree Dance and the Swabian
WheelbarroW March.
Colonel A. j. Kellar and Jos. A. Gronauer,
ESQ.,, have kindly consented to be the orators
Of the day. and will deliver their addresses
between and pm.
The festivities will continue until IL o'clock
at night. and the street cars will run to and
from the festival grounds until that hour.
After sunset. Grand Ftreworks.
Refreshments Of all kinds provided for.
SAM'L SCHEIBLER, President.
r. W. BUrTISGHAUs, Secretary. 5S-6o
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the Laughing plant.

In Palgrave's work on Central and
Eastern Arabia we read of plant
whose seeds produce effects similar to
those of laughing gas. 1t is a native OF
Arabia. The seed pods are soft and
woolly in texture, and contain two or
three black seeds of the size and shape
of French bean. These seeds, when
pulverized and taken in small doses,
operate upon person in most pecn-
liar manner. He begins to laugh loud
ly, boisterously; then he sings, dances
and cuts all manner OF frantic capers.
The effect continues about an hour, and
the patient is uproariously comical.
When the excitement ceases the ex-
hausted exhibitor falls into deep sleep,
which continues for an hour or more;
and when he awakes he is utterly uncon-
scious that any such demonstrations
have been enacted by him.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-05-04

WASHINGTON, May 4.-For Tennessee
and the Ohio valley cloudy and rain,
followed by rising barometer, low tenn
perature and variable winds. The Mis-
souri, and upper Mississippi rivers will
rise slightly during the day, Yhe upper
Ohio and lower Mississippi rivers will