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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

BURIED IN HAY.-Mr Jonathan Pierpolnt,
whose farm is near the city, was buried in hay
this morning. He was driving wagon with a
load of hay to Washington, but when turning
from W est street into Cameron the wagon up
set and he was caught beneath the load and
almost smothered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

RACE.-Day before yesterday as the train on
the Virginia Midland Railroad was passing
Clifton, on its way to Manassas, horse near
the station, threw his rider, and getting upon
the track ran Just in front Of the locomotive
until he reached Bull Run Bridge, where, APP
parently exhausted by the race he had run, he
left the track and sought rest in the adjoining
woods
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

BLAcKBERRlEs Owing TO the lately pre-
vailiug drought and hot weather the black bcr-
rts arc all drying up, and the crop will be Il
short one. Those who contemplate making
blackberry wine or braudy had better cJmmcncc
OucratOnS at once.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

New WHEAT The first new wheat that has
been received here this season by the WASH
iugton and Ohio Railroad arrived yesterday
one hundred aud sixty TWO bushels, raised by
S. kafner OF Gutord, aud consigned to Kelley
and Carter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
EHTiHTIO.SIL.
EPISCOPAL
High School of Virginia,
NEAR ALEXANDRIA.

d
The 31st Annual Session begins SEPT. 2''i,
1874. Elevated and beautiful location. -Four
resident Assistants Terms rs before. C'.t;.-
lopue sent on application to the Principal
l.. NJ. BLACkFORD, MA:
10 15-eotO1 Alexandria. Va.
VIRGINIA AGR1CU LTU RAJ AND Me-
v CIIANICAL COLLEGE,
THE THIRD SESSION WILL BEGIN Az
GUST l3th, 1874.
Several vacancies for State Students whose
necessary expenses do rot exceed Sl3O for ten
months.
Those desiring to do can pay part OF !hGir
expenses by labor on the farm or IN the work
shops.
Vacation IN Winter.
For Catalogue address
jy 10-1m Blacksburg, Montgomery CO., Va
EPISCOPAL FEMALE INSTITUTE
u Under charge of Christ Church.
WIScnESTER, VA.
Rev. j. g. WHEAT, A. NJ. Princlpal,
(For twenty years connected with the Virginia
Female Institute, Staunton, Va, rs Teacher
or Vice Principally assisted by M experienced
well qualified corps Of teachers already APP
pointed.
This Institute will be opened for the reception
of boarding pupils on the first "Wednesday l"
An early application is desirable, rs the num-
Der of boarding pupils will be limited.
For Circulars address Rev. }. {. WI EAI,
Staunton, Va, or Col. F. W. NJ. HOLIDAY
Winchester, Va: ~,
Protestant Episcopal Church Of the Diocese OF
Virginia, Rev r. II. Phillips and Trustees OF
the Virginia Female Institute.
Winchester, Va, jy GINS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

LOCK GATE OUT. y lock gate on the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal was washed out at Nine
Mile level, below Cumberland on the night Of
Tuesday last, and navigation was suspended
for twenty four hours from that time IN order
to make the necessary repairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

City CouNcu-Ao adjourned meeting Of
the City Council will be held tonight at
which the remaining municipal officers will be
elected, after which, it is probable, the Usual
summer recess will BE- taken
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
.9UGTfOF Stiles.
DWELLING AND STORE AT FALLS
~ CHURCH FOR SALE,

~ CHU RCH FOX SALE.
By virtue of II deed of trust from John d.
Brush to the undersigned, bearing date on the
9th day Of May, 1873, and of record in the land
records of Fairfax county, liber P, No. 4. page
394 l shall, on SATURDAY, the Sth day of
August, 1874, ut II clock NJ, on the premises,
sell. to the highest bidder that certain LOT OR
PARCEL OF LAND situated at the junction
pike, in the village of Falls Church. and At pre-
sent occupied by Brush i Fox. This lot IN
is improved by DWELLING HOUSE -9=gas-
and STORE ROOM, and is the best stand in the
village for business.
Terms of Sale: So much cash in hand as vii!
be required t, pay the costs and expenses OF
sale and the Su Il Of $500 with interest at the
ratc OF eight per cent from May 9th, 1873, till
the day of SALE and the residue in three equal
annual payments, to bear interest from the day
of sale, to he secured by lien on the property
sold Costs OF conveyancing to be Pad by the
purchaser. .. w. HUNT, Trustee.
Falls Church, jy 9-wts
DUBLIC SALE OF HAZEL PLAIN,
[ BETTER KNOWN AS THE CHM
FARN,' Mar MANASSAS. PRINCE
WILLIAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA.
Under deed Of trust Of the 2lst of June, lo12,
from the administrators Of w. I. bowman to
me, to secure the payment OF y debt therein de-
<crbed | shall a. trustee therein, Ut the instance
o. the creditor and the said debtor offer for sale,
ut public auction, on TU ESDAY, the 4th day
of August, 1871, Ut II clock m, in front of the
Mansion House, il the city Of Alexandria, the
"CHINN FARM" designated in said deed .!
trust AS Hazel Plain, containing $50 acres, three
tourt,s arabic chocolate o.ored SOIL easily Gull
tvated and productive: the remainder in wood
and timber, and the whole we'll supplied with
wafer. This desirable estate has upon it tina
the iamous CH!NN HOUSE, large -l=1lll
frame building, with eight rooms, u comfortable
log house occupied by the tenants, stone stable
corn crib and granary of logs; is conveniently
near to churches, schools, mills and markets.
within five miles of the w. G., V. VI. & u. >.
k. H., ard in the healthiest section Of Prince
William county.
Terms: Cash as to about $500, and as to The
residue a credit of =, Il and Is months, With
interest from The day of SALE and deed of trust
to secure said deferred payments. The title Is
believed to be perfect, but selling rs trustee
shall convey only such title rs is derived IRON
the deci Of trust to me.
VIM. q. FITZHUGH, Trustee,
" f;-oots Fredericksburg, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

Excursion "A most enjoyable excursion to
Occoquan on the steamer Arlington, Captain
Grimes, was made yesterday by Il large party
Of ladies and gentleman. Everything passed
off 10 the most pleasant mauner The c&cur-
sion was for the beurtit Of the Library.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.

SUMNER LAW LECTURES mine weekly begin
18th July, 1874; end 18th Sept. Have proved %
signal use: Ist, to students proposing to pursl"
their studies at this or other law school; "a, to
those who design to study privately; Sd, t.
yourg practitioners who have not had the nd.
vantage of systematic instruction. For circulnr
apply (P. o. University Of Va to JOIN Is.
MINOR, Prot Com and Stat Law JcZ.-twln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
Tie Markets.

NEW YORK. July l6.-.Stocks dull. Money
y. Gold ". Flour quiet and unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
COLLEGE, SALEM, Va
TWENTY SECOND SESSION, ls71-5,

TWENTY SECOND SESSION, ISL,
Begins Sept. and closes June IT,.
Course Of study as high rs that of any College
in Virginia.
Literary Societies Of FIRST rank. Extensive
Libraries. Reading Room, Cabinet and Lapora-
tory.
Location unsurpassed in America
The abundance Of the Roanoke Valley renders
the expenses very moderate For sessioL of ten
months, including board, tuition, fuel, lights,
washing, &C., about $3.50. nv
rs" For Catalogues and further information
address Rev. D. F. BITTLE ID,
10 13-1m President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

SAD INCIDENT MIR. Thomas Clark, who
formerly lived u this city, but is now resi-
dent in Washington lost a child this morning
and caue here to inform his brother in-Iaw,
MIR. Thomas Hoy, of his misfortune, but ar
rived lust in time to sec Mr.. Hoy tying Grape
on his door knob for the death Of his own
child
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
s2s, - s,.f Il /; ST. zhsE3.

FOR RNNT-rhe BRICK STORE
ME- riOU:E corner King md Lee streets, now
occupied by 4. Francis. Apply TO Mrs. IdOS.
SMI TH jy l5-lm
FOR SALE-DWELLlNG and LOT
I;i No III Cameron street. Possession gwen
September Isl. For further particulars address
W. j. MARTIN, POI Baltimore ST.,
ir slim baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

The EXODUS The spring fever has mani
tested It's presence to considerable extent by
the absence Of many OF our citizens, seck king
reliet rom the oppressive weather. Quite d
number took the cars this morning Tor the
mountains and elsewhere.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

DlsGusTED. The WASHINGTON Chronicle OF
this morning says: THE other day, young
lady. while crossing a field at Arlington, was
Knocked down by ram, aud the next time
the damaged camsel saw her lover she Inform
cd that asfon>hed youth he might go about his
business, as she was disguised with the sex.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

* FOR RENT-Thc LARGE BRICK
S:a BUILDING IL Queen street. suitable tor
II first class boarding school or boarding house,
institutions which arc greatly needed in tins
city; or II vii: be rented II two residences, to
witch second e:trtncc can be effected if de-
sired, making di.tnc. dwellings. Apply on the
premises, or address p q. box II, A"-nndrla,
Virninia. jy Tim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

KNIGHTS OF pYTlIIAs. District Deputy W..
Ii. May, with delegation of the order from
this city. instituted IL lodge Of Knights Of
Pythias at CuIpcper Court House. last night,
with the postmaster at that place, Mr. Cochran,
as Chancellor Commander.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
DkE5S GOODS AT TT REDUCED Prices
mir STOCK LARGEANDA ATTRACTIVE.

From this date until the lst of September, we
offer ali styles of spring and Summer Dress
LooGs ~ such reduced prices as will ensure
their sucsdy sale, in order to make room for
large stock OF Fail and Winter Goods.
Mr II b. HOOM Eo will execute ali orders
entrusted 10 him with promptness and dispatch.
u. +. BkASHEAk,
iv11 100 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

BEYOND THEIR DEPTH Two boys, one u
whom was named Walker, while wadlng about
ia one of the Fishtown docks yesterday after
noon su !deuly stepped into water ten feet deep
and wouIG have drowned had uot young mau
named George Travis, who happened to witness
the accidcut Instantly gone to their relief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
NFFICE ALEXANDRIA WATER CO.,

nFFLCE ALEXANDRIA WATEk %,
~ July 3D., 1874.
The stockholders of the A!exsndris Water
Company are hereby notified that the fourth IN
stslnent Of two dollars per share on each share
of the old stock of the company has been order
ed by resolution of the Board OF Directors, 10 DC
paid to the Treasurer, At the ounce ol Ine oo"A-
panv. on or before the 18TH inst.
p'r r '%;-eotd r. d. FENDALL, Secty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
POLICE REPORT The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters siuce yes

POLICE REPORT. The following cases have
been reported at police headquarters siuce yes
terday:
Henry Warner, colored, for stealing $40
worth Of iron from Henry Eaglchard was COM
m!tted to Jail for court.
Lewis Majors, coored, arrested on the same
charge, was dismissed for want Of evidence
Both these cases were before Justice Padg-
EFT.
John Mansfield, colored member of the
chain gang, for refusing TO do duty on account
of the uncertainty of the length Of his term OF
service, was locked w, but at the threat of
bread aud water diet he went to work again.
The seven goats impounded yesterday were
delivered to their owner upon the payment Of
costs
There were 20 dodgers at the station house
last night.
CORPORATION COURT Ju,lge E. W. Lo,os
rrrsil;ng ADMINISTRATION OF YESTERDAY 5
PROCEEDINGS -Com. VS.. Hugh Strider, for
house breaking; ury rendered verdict OF
guilty Of attempt to commit house breaking;
ildgmeut six months in jail aud ordered to be
placed to labor on the chain gang
To DAY.--Partlow VS.. k'ncheIoe debt; de.
murrcr to Sd, 4th aud 5th counts of amended
declaration overrulcd.
McV egh VS. Underwood; cjectment; rule
against Sheriff Of Prince William discharged
without costs.
There being no cases ready for trial, the
Court adjourned to 10 0 clock to- morrow.
DEAD BODY FoUND-On Tuesday morning
last as two gentlemen from Washington were
crossing the Potomac from the White House
to Marshall Hall 10 row boat they discovered
a dead body floating in the river. They at
once backed water and making moose OF
piece of rope threw it over the head, and max
ing fast towed it ashore about quarter OF
mile below Marshall Hall, where it was lett and
afterwards the coroner was notified. 1t was
subsequently, learned by them that colored
man, uame unknown, had fallen overheard
from schooner above the point stated, 90 last
Saturday No Que Whereabouts could give any
particulars Of the occurrence.
BIIKERs. -Four OF the crew Of the schooner
J. h. Vreeaud, who were put in Jail, last week,
for mutiuous conduct, but were afterwards re-
leased at the instance OF their Captain, VINO,
however, would not allow them to come ABOARD
his vessel again, were taken III charge by Capt.
Eli Petty. who provided for all thei: wants
with the understanding that he should ship
them and take his pay out of their advanced
wages. He did ship two, but early this morn
ing the remaining two dressed themselves III
all the good clothes they had, and leaving some
old rags behind, stepped out of the Captain
house, quietly stole away, and have not been
heard from since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

CLIFFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL,
~ NEAR MARKHAM STATION,
FAUQUIER COU &TI.
Terms $3.50 per scholastic year No extra
charges. Apply to
R. JAQUELIN AMBLER, Principal
P 81 have just engaged Mr.. AN Els NJ
AMBLER as my Assistant, who has this scs-
sion graduated at the University in Greek, Lst-
in and German
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
EDST .J.N'st EOL.N'U.

7 OST-Saturday evening last, on King street,
IL between Pitt and Royal, BRkASTl'lN.
A suitable reward will be paid the finder by
calling at police headquarters. jy l4-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

FOR RENT-Thc HOUSE No 81 King
iss#$a street, nov occupied ~ ;. Lindheincr.
Possession given on the lst lny Of Jug, 1874.
Apply 20 LOUIS AFfIDH, No. l13 King ST.
my I-pOiI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

For SALE-The BRICK HOUSE and
sl$i LOT known the Methodist Protestant
Parsonage, situated immediately south OF the
alley on The south side ot the Methodist Protest
ant Church building, on north Washington ST.
For particulars enquire If JOHN L. EN- En-
son, corner OF d Ike and Payne streets, alex
nir; e lL-outf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

A LIE COCKS, for ice boxes and kegs, Of bes
II quality, just received and tor sale at No. s.
King street. corner Royal:
ie3 j. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

*. FOR t:ENT-The STORE and DIV Ell
a$a LING HOUSE rs King street, now occu-
pied by Mrs. G. L. Simpson. Possession given
on the lst Of January, 1874 For further mlor-
nation enquire Of .,
dec ST. JNt. B. SMotI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

FOR RENT-HUUSE, on Payne street,
sg:a between Duke and Prince: Ii rooms, water
and gas; now occupied By Mr.. Lanten. Pos
session given on the 18th day Of ,I&rch. Fer
further particulars enquire =,
SAMUEL Il. LUNT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

The second sale o! los, at public auction, will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

nlAMOND, FAME and MARYLAND
IL BRAND HAMS, small and medium szes,
lust received by Il. WM. RAMSAY,
~ IL Corner King and ST. i,saph streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

FOR RENT-Tne DWELLING on the
s,:s corner Of Duke and Fairfax streets, formerly
0ccUpiod by Dr.. Mucp.y. Apply 10
EEL, 2stf Il. BELL. Jr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

TAGLE BRAND CONDENSED MILK at
D. reduced price. A fresh lot just received
ana for sale 1t l47 King st.
lie 81 WIN. r. BROOhES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16
Nv r. A. kerDy,

Fairfax county, Jc 3O-ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-07-16

EADBEATERS ESSENCE OF JAMAI-
IL Ca GINGER-a very superior artlcle-a
large supply just prepared and for sale by
| ie n f. s. LEADBEATER * BRO.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-07-11
Sherif's Sales.
sHERIFF,s SALE.

In ParishCou OF Bossier Parish, La.
W. r. Prathcr vs. T. Snider Land, No. 4l6
Frank Smith VS.. T. Snider Land, No. 1913.
A. X. Sanders VS.. 7. Snider Land, No. $3.50.
Dy virtue Of three writs of fieri faclas is
ID sued from the Clerks office of Bossier,
in the above named suits, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, before
the Court house door, in the town of Belle
vue. La, within the legal hours of sale, on
first Saturday, the LIST day of August,
1874, the following described property, to-
wit
A new wooden Store House in the town
of Benton, Bossier parish, La. situated be-
tween Lee Carriers Inn and DR. j. j. Scott 8
residence, fronting the Shreveport and Ar
kansas road Also, defendant T s. Lands
interest TN the one acre lot of ground upon
which said store house is situated
Said property seized as the property of
the defendant, T. S. Land, and to be sold to
pay and satisfy said writs
Terms of Sale-Cash, with benefit of ap
praisement =
Act of sale at expense of purchaser.
b. +. ONEAL,
Sheriff
Bellevue, La, June 81. 1874. (pr's fee $ld
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Publications.
Two American Magazines.

Two American Magazines.
Vyhe excellence of American Magazines
i has become SO well recognized abroad,
that one of the leading English papers, the
London Weekly Register, in recent issue,
thus speaks of SCRIBNER'S MONTHLY. S.
I'VE are constrained to own that Scrib-
ner's Monthly carries off the prize against
All our shilling monthly serials for brilliancy
of illustrations and variety of contents. It
is simply a wonderful shilling's worth
Nothing can be more charming than the
cuts,-fall offorce and vigor the light and
shade are managed with q truly artistic
power. Out Of its one and twenty original
articles, we really do not know which to
choose as best, for each and all are excel
lent
Not only is it true that SCRIBNER'S
MONTHLY excels the English Magazines,
but it is 'The Best of the American month
lies ,
In the extent, variety and artistic excel
lence of its illustration of American themes,
it has never been even approached, lnuch less
excelled. In has larger page and gives q
greater variety in its contents than any
other Of the Standard American Monthlies
In literary character, and in the brilliancy
and ability Of its Editorial Departments, It
enjoys an equal pre-eninence.
aim Of makina il the hest magazine Il, the
world. Of which they have never for a mo.
ment lost sight. and they point with nr;ie
and pleasure to the Nav and june numbers
recently issued, and ask for them acandii
Examination and q careful co,nnarison If
their merits with those 81 other magazines !.
and they renew their pledge to the public.
to strive for still higher excellence in the
future.
ML nnSia n lor oT; NeGnuLAo, SC MI:
Nm , MIm nlssa1.uo I'VE DVy anu Wits,
On. :. publisher dearinE tS secure an edition
.,.oIsann =. :.,C n.o: uV!nu soiul'c
twnen comp.ete9 MlsI N ny 1mRFa +h;.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-07-11

and InsfrIinfinn.

IT is really the only illustrated chronicler
i of fashion in the country. Its supple
ments alone are worth the. subscription
price Of the paper. While fully maintaining
It's position rs mirror Of fashion, it also
contains Stories, poems, brilliant essays,
besides general and personal gossip. BOs-
ton Saturday Evening Gazette
There never was any paper published that
SO delighted the heart Of woman. Never
mind if II does cost y0u new bonnet it will
save yon ten times the price IN the house
hold econmyit teaches. Providence Jour.
nal.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-07-11

London, July 6.-There was q
collision on the Lancaster and
Yorkshire railroad this morning,
By which five persons were killed
and several hurt.
Meridian, Miss, July Ga
passenger train on the Vicksburg
and Meridian Railroad ran off
the track near Edwards depot,
this morning; two children killed
and three persons dangerously
wounded.
Mobile, July 6.-Early this
morning at Enterprise, Miss, a
fendish outrage was committed
on the person Of a child five years
old, the daughter of an esteemed
merchant, By. . negro named
Kidd. The negro was put in Jail
but the citizens overpowered the
,jailer, took him out and hung him
to . neighboring tree. He con-
fessed the deed. There is no
doubt Of his guilt. The whites
and blacks say the mob served
him right.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-07-11
FEVER .A.g.s a:..g's.UE s.

FEVER ANpA ss- E ctrss. s.,-slss e%s,ts T',ers =
nsta resDe dii THIS waisd f.,t Ill cnre Fes
Ague AID ali a:h.r Ania siocs. Bilious, Scasl !,
jsphoid, Ysliaw. aud e.ihs sessrs :rided ~
WAY'3 PTJJx 80 ssirk Ms RADWAY'S READY e..
III ~. fiity rents 2yr boti6. tsf gfsss s8ss
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1874-07-11
SHERIFF'S SALE.
HI Booster District Court, Louisiana, n
1860.
Taylor, Knapp 4 Co.,

W.J. Hancock & Co.
DIV virtue Of writ of fieri facias to me di-
ID rected from the Clerk Of the District
C0urt Of B0ssier parish, Louisiana, in the
abeve named suit, have seized and will
proceed to cell at public anction to the last
and highest bidder, before the Court House
doer, in the town Of Bellevue. Bossier parish.
Luuisian., within the legal hours Of sale, on
the first Saturday, the lat day of August,
1874, the following described property, to.
Wit ~
All Of section twenty four, township nine
teen, range thirteen, containing six hundred
and forty acres.
The undivided half of section sixteen,
township twenty three, range fourteen,
containing three hundred and twenty acres.
The northwest quarter Of section one,
township nineteen, range fourteen, contain
iug one hundred aud sixty acres.
Also, fractional sections thirty FIVE and
thirty six, township twenty, range fourteen,
containing about eighty -eight acres.
Seized aud to be sold to pay and satisfy a
Judgment against r. T. StiiisOn, ct ais, in the
supreme Court Of Louisiana, for the sum OF
463l Is, with 3 per cent interest from Doth
March. 1858, and costs.
Tesms Of Sale Cash, with benefit Of ap
praisement.
B.r. ONEAL, Sheriff.
Bellevue, La, juno q 1874. Ipr'sfee 81
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Harper's Weekly,
A journal OF Civilization.

rTyhe best publication Of it's class in Ameri
i ca, and 80 far ahead of all other week
ly journals as not to admit Of any COMPARE
son between it and any of their number. Its
columns contain. the finest collections of
reading matter that are printed. : Its
illustrations are numerous and beautiful, be-
ing furnished by the chief artists of the
country Boston Traveller.
Harpers Weekly deserves it, pfisaacy In
this class of publications., alike for the yalus
of its reading matter and the excellence of
its illustrations. The editorials On spnblic
affairs are models of discussion, weighty
and temperate, supporting high principles
IN an elevated tone and chastened literary
style.-I Examiner and Chronicle.