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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17
Fairfax CO., aug l9-w4w CONS of Sale.

COMMISSIONER SALE OF LAND
u NEAR CLIFTON, ON THE w. G., V.
Nj. IL t. S. r. R-Pursuant to the decree OF the
Circuit Court of Fairfax county. pronounced at
June term, 1874 in the suit of Kincheloe Us;
Hickey, the undersigned Comm IS OF named
of September, 1874, that being Court day, at Il
o'clock M, in front of the door of the Court
House Of said county, sell to the highest bidder,
at public sale, the following tracts of land:
ihst LOT assigned to the heirs of Elizabeth
Hickey in the division of the real estate of the
late Cornelius kncheloe, containing ~ acres;
This land lies south OF the railroad and near Bull
Run, and is we'll wooded.
Trac, No. lies near Clifton station, south OF
the Railroad and contains % acres. Ihls tract Is
improved by n new DWELLING HOUSE Rs
ana peach and apple orchard recently plant e
ed. lis close proximity to the station renders 1t
very desirable
Terms of Sale: As to the frst-named tract so
much cash in hand rs will pay the costs and ex-
penses Of sale and the residue in three equal an
nua instruments, with interest from the day of
sale, to be secured by the bonds of hopurcbaser,
with approved personal security the title to be
retained till the last payment is made. For tract
No. ,, so much cash in hand as Will pay
expenses of sale and the sum of S33l.33, with in
trrest thereon from Sth November, 1871, and the
residue in three equal annual payments, with
Interest from the day of sale, to be secured by
the notes of the purchaser, with good personal
security. Title to be- retained till last payment
is made. THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax CO., aug l5-w4w Com. of Sale
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUA-
~ BILE LAND-Pursuant to the decree of
the Circuit Court of Fairfax county, rendered at
June term, 1874, in the suit of John Haslit vs..
James ). Marders and Others the undersigned,
Commissioners, named in said decree, will on
MONDAY, the 2lst day of September, 1874,
that beng Courtday, in front of the Court House
door of said county sell to the highest bidder, at
public sale, that VALUABLE TRACT OF
LAND on which James S. Ma1ders, at present
resides, containing 27G acres This land is under
y good state OF cultivation; is improved by a.
FRAME DWELLING and the usual. out s.
buildings and lies on Pohick Run, and near the
public road leading to the village OF Accotink
and near the Alexandria and Fredericksburg
Railroad
Terms OF Sale: So much cash in hand as will
be required 10 pay the costs of suit and expenses
of sale, and the residue payable in one, two and
three years, in equal instalments, with interest
from the day of sale, to be secured BY The notes
of the purchaser, with approved personal secur-
ty, snd retention of title till the last payment is
made. d. w. THOMAS,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax CO., aug l5-wts CONS of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17
MORE FOLK AND BOST IN.

MOE FOLK AND BOSTON.
The steamer LADY OF THE LAKE, con-
meeting al Norfolk with the steamers xF-~ i.
of the Merchants and Miners Trans
portation Company for Boston, vii |, leave her
DAY and THURSDAY at 2.30 p. M, for Nor
folk. Returning, leave Norfolk on T u ESDAlS,
and FRIDAYS, at 8 p. NJ, stopping at Fort
Washington, Glymont, Piney Point Point
Lookout and Fortress Monroe.
This line, connecting at Alexandria with the
O.. A. s. NJ and w. j. O. r. Rs, and at Nor
folk with the Boston steamers, offers superior in
duccmcnts for the rapid and careful shipment Of
all kinds Of freight to Boston. The rates being
low, the attention of shippers is particularly di-
rected TO this feature. All freight forwarded
free of commission, and through bills OF ndng
given
For freight or passage apply. on board, or to
Y. D. GRONER, Norfolk, j. &. WATERS,
' f. A. REED Agent Alexandria.
A. g. PLANT, Gen. Agt.,-
Cor 18th ST. and New York ave-,
First class fare to Norfolk, 81 round trip Sc
Second class fare to Norfolk, 50 round trip, IS
ap 22-tt
90 hsEoHAS gTzA haSb fs" YORK
The inc consists g.: the following frst-clsss
outside steamers:
E. c. KNIGHT ......... Capt. W. S. johnson
JOHN GIBSON. ....... Capt. w II Winters
AND -
VALLEY CITY .....~......... $500. Capt. Bc1cli
Will leave New York EVERY SATU RDA4
for this port; and returning, will leave Alexsn
1ria EVERY FRIDAY, at ~ O clock.
All freight must be on the dock BIZ 8 a. m.
u HOE s JOHNSTON,
Agents, No. Prince street.
Agents in New York,
GEO B. MERRlCk,
apU ZIG South ST. Pier No. 80 East rive!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Glymont, Glymont,
Sandy Point, Sandy Point
Liverpool Point, Liverpool Point,
Smiths Point, Smiths Point.
Chattertou, Chalterton
Stewards Wharf, Stewards Wharf!
Matthias Point, Tolson's Wharf,
Tolson's Wharf, Matthias Point,
DiiFs Wharf, Mattox Creek,
Matt'x Creek. Longwood Wharf,
Longwood Wharf, Colt0n's wharf,
Colton's Wharf, Blackistone's Island,
Backistone's Island, Leonardtown,
Currlomsn, Currioman,
Returning Wednesday, Return'g. Sunday, max
making above landings ing above landings.
Fare for round trip $3.50 Apply to
+. A. REED, Agent,
jy % Janney's Wharf,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

G. VANo Agent. for
ZELL'S ANNOTATED BONE SUPER
PHO&PH ATE.
aug WASHINGTON i BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

AUNDRY SOAP@-B T. Babbi.t's best
IL soap, 90. y. Y. City, Mcheoue, an Hsa
gan i Cos German olive, james Webs Inn
proved Oive, Lyons Amlnonia Z. IS jewell
i Coz. Laundry, }. Grigy u Coz. Family and
L. Tcbriners.
seps Z. b LAWSON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

CIT. JOHNS ana BETHEL ACADhM
y SUITS, made OF West Point C.det Cloth,
in the best mahncr, lit Warranted, and about a.
cheap us the ready made.
sep d. F. WILMER co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Wy c., VIRG. MIDLAND S 6. S. r Il
W.. Late O.. A. s. NJ. L. r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

TOR DYSPEPSIA, indigestion, Heaischc
IL Loss OF Appetite, SC, OLD VIRGINIA
EXCELSIOR BlTTEit9 nave no equal Give
them :. trial and be convinctd.
HENRY COOK & CO.,
aug IS 1U7 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-09-17

Large stock on hand and heavy additions will
be received wItnia lew days Every colcclv-
Bile shade. w
aug 10 CE A. w. G NE En-.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17
LOCAL NEWS.
liniIdIlslII.

GuildhaIl.
There are about % students at
tending the school here.
Senator Benton came home on Sat
|lrtlay last, and returned to his legls-
ative dnties on Tuesday.
Partlidges are said to be very plen'
4 ty this season. Edwin Il. Stuart shot
IL in one day last week on the hill.
The weather has been very cold and
cloudy since October came in. Up to
{ the l4th we had had but slight couch
/ of frost. The morning Of the 10Th
was clear, and the thermometer went
down to 26 deg. giving us a freeze"
with the frost.
Loads of grain are being taken to
Lancaster by the farmers to be ground
into provender, meal or -four, and as
natural consequence much of their
TRADING is done there. A mill for the
grinding of grain would enliven all
kinds of business here one half, at
least. With sure custom from a
large tract of country, and with eX-
cellent water,power facilities, there is
no good reason why we should go out
of town to get such work done, and
carry with it two thirds of our Other
business.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17
Dalton.

Saturday evening, October Sd,
noted for very brilliant and bcauti-
full display of the Aurora of the
north. The frost king displayed his
mantle very nspicuously. Standing
his back toward us, he breathed his
chill blast northward, which has been
slightly reflected upon us. Doubtless
the immense bodies Of water in the
Arctic regions are by the effect Of the
said blast being changed, to greater
or less extent, to ice, and in thus
changing will give out into the atmos-
phere large amounts of heat, which
in due season will give us the ''lndian
Summer" In the meantime we had
better "hurry up" the potatoes and
blowing, etc, etc., for the old man
will turn round soon and ulow upon
us, in earnest, a breath that will chill
to the core, and woe to the delin-
qucnts who put off till tomorrow"
and ''next week. what should be done
now.
One word in regard to the balloon
ascension Of Prof. Allen. l think
it quite srand affair, but was some
what surprised at the amount
of "spread," and severe labor
and expense of the imitation. Go
ing on tie windward side "l'm
bumped" if did not for an instant
think they had got orc OF our four
legged perfumers and squeezed him
little, hut soon it was evident it was
the odor Of gases, etc. | think they
used to initiate with hydrogen gas,
which may be obtained in large vol
ume by the decomposition OF watci,
which must be submitted to consider
able degree Of heat. The northeast
wind played quite roughly with the
balloon just as it was found near
ready for Il hoist, and the lice ballast
manifested much more fear than the
Prof. as it was about 20 rise ; be fell
against the big rope sideways quite
hard but was swaYcd away from it
by a side pull, and went up galIanlly
and in tfne style, waving his hat and
bidding the people good day" and
answering the cheers, bowing, etc.
Well, one important inquiry is, how
high did he rise? l should be very
glad to learn that fact. Being envcl-
oped in clouds was a matter Of much
interest, but tho finest of all was,
when he could just be discovered
again, the balloon in perfect shape,
and looking like very dim shadow.
The descent was very fine and SC
gradual as to leave US in doubt for Il
time whether he was lowering or lis.
ing. You must needs know that
your correspondent seldom goes to
"shows," and it is seriously feared
that he got slightly intoxicated by
inhalIng the escaping vapors from
that chemi al operation Of initiating
the balloon, but | insist on it that il
SmeEed delightfully."-. Truly yours
Oct. ), 1874. JONES, JR.
The wheat crop with us is largo
and apparently of the finest quality.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17

arrayed "Diuah." The Ar Gal
lery," under the supervision of Mrs.
Boynton, of Cambridge, Mass, was
quite as interesting rs any part OF the
festival-made mure SO by the per-
feet management of its author, who,
for the interest size had at heart fol
the prosperity of this society con-
scented TO aid the entertainment by
the presentation of the museum Of
art. Prof. G. ID. Robinson, always
success, appeared twice upon the
stage : nd read the "First Snow Fall"
and Lord Dundreary at Brighton"
This was no minor part of the enter
tainment, us the reading was excel
lent and loudly received ON both occa-
sions Of his appearing. As for the
refreshments, they were all sufficient
the inner man was duly and we'll
provided for. The selling of a silver
bell and mug was an interesting part
of the programme. The fortunate
ones were Miss Garlic Buck and Mr..
Elon ID. Larry, Miss Buck getting the
bell, and NJ. L. the mug. The ladies
of this society worked untiringly to
get up a good festival, and all praise
to them for their deserved success.
The receipts amounted to Il trihe over
$50. The society feel under many
obligations to Mr.. Callahan, the
gentlcmanly proprietor of the Cor
nam House, who on this, us well as
on tue occasion of the former enter
tainment, would accept no compensa-
zion for the use of his hall.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17
Gr0YCtOn.

UIufCLOHs
Last Tuesday, the 9Th, as John Nc
Keg, Of Wolfstown, p. G., attempted
to get on to Il passing freight train he
missed his hold and fell upon the
rails. Both legs were cut off and
mangled in Il most shocking manner.
He was attended by Drs. Watson and
Morse, who amputated both legs just
below the knee. But the poor fel CIV
never rallied; the shock was too
much for his system, and he gradually
sank and died about three hours after
the accident. HIS remains were sent
to his friends the next day.
Haskell & Whites Swiss Bell Ring
ers performed here. to u small audi
ence Thursday night. Strange to re-
late, they performed all they advcr-
tised and it was pronounced good.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17

LaHcaStcTs
On Saturday Jerry Corners was ar
raigned before j. S. Bracket, charged
with assault and battery on complaint
of w. II. Lucas, of Jefferson, and dis
charged.
p. j. Noyes is erecting an addition
to his building by which his store is
to be enlarged to double its present
size.
David Young, while at work on p.
j. Moves building last Saturday, fell
from the second story to the ground,
n distance of 13 feet, and dislocated
his shoulder.
Cold weather amonishes us Of the
necessity Of buying heavy woolens,
tlannels, &c. Nowhere in Northern
New Hampshire can so large stock
be found at so low prices as at Rich
ard Z. Kent & Sons.
Z. II. Eastman, proprietor Of the
freight and job teams Of this village,
has established an Office at G. E. Al
lens lcwelry store, where orders may
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17
Yhitnhnld.

The twenty-lirst annual meeting Of
the New Hampshire State Teachers
association is to be held at Whitefield
the present week, commencing Thurs
day evening and continuing through
Friday and Friday evening. This is
the first meeting Of the Association
ever held in this section of the State,
and, judging from the list of distin-
guished lecturers announced, promises
to be one Of especial interest. Free
return tickets will be furnished those
attending the meeting and paying
full fare one way, over the Boston
Concord & Montreal and White
Mountains Railroad.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17
StrAtfOrd HOLLOW.

The Fisks are getting in about 1000
bushels Of potatoes at their starch
mill here, though none were planted
in this vicinity last spring with refer
ence TO supplying starch mills.
G.. Larouche is building q new
blacksmith shop here 3GX26.
School commences here next week
under tuition of Miss Ellen Forbes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17
|Granby.

CRANKY.
Rev. Charles Duren has supplied
our church with preaching during the
last three or four Sabbaths. 1t is eX-
pected that the Society will engage
his services for the year.
At the late election some three or
four Republicans voted for the Dem
ocratic candidate for Representative.
Two of these were a father and his son,
and comments were freely irdulged
in, because of their voting that ticket.
"Well," said the old lady, IL amt
ashamed to go to Lunenburg and tell
them that p. and B. voted for LOOMS
Wells, nor l amt Gtroid to tel
Charles Benton so either" Charles
has our sympathy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1874-10-17
Married

l., Pomiret. VI. sept. 2iih. by Rev. Moses
kitdcr. y. W Lovcjoy. N. D.. OF south Royal
ton, and Eva NJ. youngest daughter OF the
late j Y. Wood. Esq, of Pomiret.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-14
NUMBER 80

BoYHooDs NEED.-Of all earthly under
takings, none pays better than the brooding
over an ungainly boy. What shall be done
with him Love him as none but a mother
can love. His destiny is in your hands.
Bear with him. Take an interest in his af-
fairs; win and respect bis confidence. Go
to his bedside al night with kiss, and q
blessing, and whispered prayer. He may
pretend slumber, but he will tell his wife Of
it with tears in bis eyes years after you
have gone to your r.ward.
When he sees that you are less offended
with his boyish rudeness and follies, than
with the slightest want of integrity, that
you are proud of him content with him, he
will make the mothers great heart of love
resting place. Let the spirit of adventure
take him the world over, he will never for
get whose idol and pride he was in those
days when he was n every ones way, and
of no use." II the mothers Of our land
must engage in politics, FIJI the professions,
and live in public, God help the boys from
nine to sixteen! They are friendless indeed!
They have lost the only being capable of
steering their bark safely through the quick
sands, rocks and shoals that lie in the way
from boyhood up to virtuous, glorious
manhood.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-14
AUBURN, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, MARCH a. 1874.

to maintain a perpendicular, but now that
ne found support, be gave way altogether.
F'tzrobinson is no light weight, and brother
had his hands full to manage him. His
legs were as limp as twenty-five cent
dolls. His head fell over brother Langley 3
shenlder, and reached down his back, for
Fitarobinsou is tall and brother Langley
isn't. -
"Chicken-pie, (hic) every one of 'em," F"
Fitzrobinson mut:ered, " 8 what's matter a."
Brother Martin came to brother Langley q
relief, and Fitzrobinson wound them both
in bis fond embrace.
II like to see these rousing convictions, u
shouted Or. Ives. "He's wrestling with
the spirit; help him, brethren. help lim!'
"Some sister struck up Crock of Ages. "
This aroused Fitzrobinson little, and he
chimed in with stray lines and bits of the
chorus Of ''My Sweet Camilla May"
With gigantic effort brother Langley freed
himself from Fitzrobinson's embrace and
whispered something in DR.. Ives ear.
Then with the help of brother Gatchell
and two stout trustees, they walked him
slowly down the aisle and out into the vesti-
bule, where a trusty policeman received
him. Fitzrobinson went out hummiug
"ln (hic) bed of roses, sweet as (hic)
breath of poses (hic). And as be fell upon
the policeman's neck, "(hc) as breath Of
po-of p-of (hic)." Until his voice died
away on the crisp night air, and he woke
up next morning in the staton-house.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-14
FITZROBINSON'S CHICKEN PIE.

If there is anything in the world that Mr.
Fitzrobnson, of Columbia Street, loves
more than another, that thing is chicken pie.
They always have it of Thursday for din
ner. A protracted meeting has been going
on in our new church ever since the dedica-
tion. Mrs. Fitzrob ,son said sh e wanted to
have few of the visiting brethren dine with
the family some day, and so it was arranged
t! at they should come on Thursday Six
of them were invited, and Mrs. Fitzrobinson
said she and her mother would take oyster
pie, and she knew well enough one of the
brethren would take the same, so that the
chicken pie would go around nicely and
leave piece for Peleg. Mr.. Fitzrobinscn
felt little dubious on that score, but he
said nothing, trusting to a desperate chance
Thursday came, and with it the six shep-
herds. The memory of dedication night
still ranked in Fitzrobinson's bosom, and lie
felt unkindy toward anything. animate or
nanimate, connected with that church
Well. the chickenpie came on, smoking and
savory, awakening pleasant anticil ations i'll
Fitzro5inson digestion. With it came an
oyster pie After grace, Fizrotinson pro-
ceeded to carve the chicken-pie, cutting it
in six pieces, as directed by Mrs F. He
had grim presentment that each particular
one was whispering, I'm not for you,
and the strange conceit made him thoroughly
uncomfortable. He helped the ladies to
oyster pie, remarknig its delicious flavor
AMI throwing in a neat compliment to Mrs
F's skill in this branch of the culinary art,
and then proceeded to serve the chicken-pie
Being interrogated on that point, the Rev.
Mr.. Solemnface signifed his preference for
cbickeu-pie. A look Of settled sorrow crept
over Fitzrobinson' massive features as he
parted with the first piece.
81 don't know whether it's fancy Of
mine, or what, but it seems though the
oysters this season were better than ever be
fore. Haven't you observed it, my dear p
to Mrs. F.
Mrs. Fitzrobinson admitted that she had.
Mr.. Meek, may help you to some of the
oyster-pte ?" he asked, with the most win
ming grace.
"Thank you," rejoined the gentleman,
blandly. "I'll try bit of chicken-pie, it
you please"
81 knew it " thought Ftzrob'nson, losing
faith momentary. "Just see if every one
of 'em don't take chicken-pe. l hope Old
Testament'll get thigh tone crosswise in
bis windpipe-l do, so help me
"My DEAR" says Mrs. Fitzrobinson,
sweety, "your spillng the gravy on the
cloth
This didn't help Flzsimon's mood III the
least. "She's chafin' me-" he thought;
"confound the luck!'
"Mr. Sleek, take it you'll try some OF
the oyster pie p to that gentleman, in any
thing but gentle tone.
"A little of the chicken-pie, by your
leave" was the soft rejoinder.
Fitzrobipson glared at him, and every
savory spoonful wrrng bis heart TO the
The Placer herald., 1874-03-14
RE- ULTS OF ENCOUR
AGING HOME INDUSTRY.

The following camprehensive statement
Of the results of little investment In a
manufacturing establishment in the town Of
Canton, Ohio, is well worthy Of stu ly Of
the people Of some of the towns of this
State. 1t contains also good lesson for
the Grangers aud farmers. generally of the
State. Let them assist to establish jute
factories, agricultural implement manufacto-
ries, sugar beet factories, etc., and the re-
suit to the towns and the surrounding agri-
cultural interest will be as they were in
Canton. Read the statement:
A good Illustration of what manufactur-
ers can do for town may te found in the
history Of Canton, Ohio, where Balls reap
ers are made. When the inventor went
there it was one of the dullest and least
productive towns in the State, retrogading
in wealth and population. But some of the
citizens appreciated it and its possibilities Of
improvement. Ball asked for $4,000 to
help start mandatory; it was raised for
him. In five years the town had doubled
in population and trebled its taxable valua-
ton; and out of the investment had sprung
two large agricultural implement manufac-
tories, employing $500 men, one of plows
exclusively, one of stoves and hollow ware,
one of reaper and mower knives, one Of
saddlery hardware, two of horse rakes, one
of farm wagons, one of cultivators, one of
wrought iron bridges, one Of soaps, and
others of miscellaneous character. In sup
plying this large population market for
farm produce has also been created, which
is building up all the region round about,
and carrying wealth and comfort into homes
within circuit of twenty miles. Sac. Re
cord.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-14

A MIsUNDEe STANDING. Mr.. Smiths
wife, who is an economical body, had sent
costly silk dress to French dyer. The
dyer himself brought the garment home,
and, unlucklly as it happened, met the hus-
band of the lady at the door.
els madame within q asked the French
man.
The husband, who is of jealous dispo-
sition replied
"And suppose she is; what do you want
of her ?"
81 am dyetng for her, sair, said the
Frenchman, with unnecessary emphasis.
"You dying for my wife! get out of the
house, you scoundrel!' and he had just
raised his foot to kick the honest dyer into
the street, when the lady made her appear
ance and set the matter right.
The Placer herald., 1874-03-14

PRETTY PLAIN HNr.-Some people have
such delicate way Of limiting their meaning
that it is not always readily taken; but 9TH
ers speak more plainly. We read Of an
old man the other day who was in the habit
of going TO bed promptly at nine o'clock,
but, heing kept up by company after that
hour, be became sleepy. Finally, seeing
the clock marked half past nine, be turned, !,
yswniugly toward the partner Of his joys and
sorrows, and said, "Mife, hadn't we better
20 TO bed These folks want to 60 home. "
1t is hardly necessary to add that the aged
couple were not kept out Of bed long alter
that announcement. So sHt.-ils -
The Placer herald., 1874-03-14
ASTONISHING GROWTH OF THE GRAN.
GES.

The reports Of the Patrons of Husband
ry show their organization has, during the
year 1878, achieved a success exceeding ev.
en- the most sanguine hopes of its founders,
and that it commences this new year under
more brilliant auspices than it has enjoyed
at any previous period in its existence.
At the opening of 1878 there were only
about fourteen hundred Oranges in opera
ton, but during that year they sprang into
being in every part of the land, as if by a
spontaneous movement of the people, and
the following table shows how rapidly the
formation of subordinate Oranges was re-
ported to the parent body at Washington:
In the past year, Oranges were organized
az follows: