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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15
LETTER FROM POTOMAC CITY.
Cnrr.snnndence of the Richmond Whig.


PoroMAc CITY, Juue TO- Potomac City is
situated at the junction of the Fredericksburg
and Potomac and the Fredericksburg and Alex
audria railroads. Around this spot were erec-
ted the batteries of Evausport during the last
war and which interferred so materially with
the navigation of the Potomac.
Some four years ago party OF capitalists
from New York, uuder the name OF the Poto
mac Land and Improvement Company, began
to make purchases here, and have continued
until they now have in possession several thous-
and acres Of land in the ueighborhood. They
have started Potomac City, 90 the line of
the Fredericksburg aud Potomac Railroad, near
its Junction with fredericksburg andAexan-
dria Railroad, and as au initiatory step, have
erected large hotel, the main building being
forty by one hundred leet, the wing twenty
by fifty 1t contains one hundred rooms, aud
is under the management OF very obIglng
gentleman named BIiuks.
1t looks strargr to see large hotel almost
in the open fields with very few houses near it,
but was informed that just across the street
the company intends to erect block of build
iugs and just back church and school house.
There are signs of improvement already.
Where FIVE or six years ago was scarcely a build
ing, this large hotel has been built and some
five or six other houses, three or four In pro-
cess Of erection and two brick kilos burning
This point is expected to be the tide-water
terminus of the Potomac aud Ohio Railroad,
which is the central to the tide-water line re-
commended by Senator Window, who is chair
man of the Cheap Transportation Commit.
tee, and for the survey of which he recon-
mended also an appropriation of $25 O0O. The
engineers who are to make the survey are ex
pected on in few weeks. If the road is COM
pleled Potomac City will grow as rapidly as the
Western cities have done. A. c. G.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15
.HVCTIOyF SALES.
BY F. A. Kerby,
oal Eststo A oant and .,uctiOneer,
heal 1state q SOut Gnu - AeSs'NSS..'
n 56 King street. Alexandria, Virgin

No. 56 King street, Alexandris Virginia:
VALUABLE ESTATE IN NALEAANDRiA ALEA
Y COUNTY. VA, NEAR Ia AkLlHST3N; q HS 20 /
LATE JAMES ROACH, FOR SALE:
This estate consists of 2A acres Of land on the
south side Of the Arlington turnpike, and on
the west side of the Alexsndiis canal, binding
on both.
liable for agricultural purposes, and especially
valuable for its rich deposits of brick clay.
The remaining s4 acres extends to the top OF
the Bluff and fronts on the county road from
Alexandria to Georgetown. On this IS 3 lalge
BRICK MANSION, with Stables . s and all GzS7
surpassed by any in the county, or lts vlcinity.
The estate has i.een surveyed and divided into
number of parcels one of so acres, embracing
the Mansion House. Sc; another OF A acres IN
the Bottom, with Frame House. Barn, &c on
the same; another OF 80 acres, III tne poI1oln'
with no buildings.
A number of small lots, binding on the Cans
each containing about acres, and other pa rcels:
In addition to the foregoing also, tract OF
land in said county on Four-Mile run, on the
about equi-distant from Washington, Alexsn-
dria and Georgetown, containing about 36 acres,
VALUABLE WATER POWER
for either mill or factory, and the land is OF
fair quality.
vste IS sale until WEDNESDAY,, July lst. 1874,
and if not then sold, will be offered on that day
at IL O clock n, by public auction, at the front
New New N Market ark House Building, Alexsndria, Va.
Terms: Twenty per cent of the purchase
money cash the residue in three equal install
ments at six, twelve and eighteen months, re
spectively, to be secured by the bonds OF ihs
purchaser with good personal security, and
lien on the property. Title to be retained until
full payment Of purchase money, and land to be
resold at purchasers risk on default in meeting
bonds at maturity For further information In
0uire of S. FERGUSON BEACH,
CHARLES 4. STUART,
ie 42swts Comm'rs Alexa., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15
STEAM ON THE CANALS.

New York is at length demonstrating the
successful application of steam on the Erie
canal 10 what is known as the Baxter system,
which, Jointly with similar system, took the
New York State prize Of SlOO,OOO. Several
boats are 10 successful operation, and compau-
les are forming 80 that 10 short time the
"onc- horse system oftoWage will be suppressed
cd ty steamboats, running on schedule time
from poiut to poiuL. The New York Com
lncrcial describes the Appearance OF the new
boats aud the results achieved ln the follow
ing, - uoa,,o,;o.s 81
SON, furmcr inventors doub less many will be
surprised ia viewing this latest OF nautical Gu
riustics, to find only plain canal boat a
wooden box -l7!x96 feet, the ends sharpened
slightly, but with no prctentions to naval archl-
lecture, tweve.Ech pipe issuing tive feet
above the deck, and seemingly the stove pipe
of the after cabin, but with no smoke issuing
thereirom, the machinery making no noise
that can be heard on deck ln the attempt to
reach this result there were no less than two
thousand woudbe Inventors lu competition aud
the SUMS OF money thus uselessly expended, II
d, fuiiely kuowD, would show Formidable az
gregate.
boat Baxter speed of 3 9-lO0 miles per hour,
upon consumption oi $50 pounds Of coal Tor
56 miles, or IA 50 100 pounds to the mile, cal
ryinga little over 2OU tons of freight 10 addi
uou to the machinery and fuel. At S. per ton
for coal, this is carrying one ton OF freight 6O
miles upon cost for fuel Of one cent In ac-
tual service, according to MIR. Baxter, 1t is en-
,rely safe to estimate ahe consumption OF the
new boats at one ton per 400 miles, or say live
tons from Buffalo to New York. The rate OF
speed and cost of fuel once determined, the
problem is reduced to its simplest elements.
Therefore the assertion is now boldly made
that, whereas horse boat loses money when
freight goes below ten cents a bushel, steamers
can be run, under the same circumstances at a
handsome prrft."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15
FOR &aLE OH Rent.

FOR SALE-The BRICK HOUSE and
m5 LOT known as the Methodist Protestant
Parsonage, situated Immediately south of the
alley on the south side of the Methodist Protest
ant Church building, on north Washir gton st.
For particulars enquire of JOHN P. kMER.
SON corner Of Duke and Payne streets, Alex
andria jel0-eotf
FOR RENT-The WAREHOUSE now
H5 occupied by E. L. Tolson, and formerly by
j. S. Blackjack s. Co., at the Maryland Ferry
Slip, and l2O feet distant from the landing of
the Washington boat and w. c., Y. M. & G. S.
4 r. An old established stand, the best on the
river front for the Maryland and river trade,
and has always commanded fair share of Gus
tom. Apply to
nv Is G. WIN. RAMSAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15
WOyeD am CebAE.

COAL COAL
We have now on hand and are constantly re-
ceiving 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-
JOHN,S. from EAGLE VEIN COLLIERY.
The celebrated CONTINENTAL and HA-
EEL DELL, from the Goodrich Coliery, es-
teemed the best in the market
And LEE and STANTON WHlTE Ash
ANTHRACITE COAL, Of Steamer, Broken
Egg Stone and Nut sizes n
COAL. oo,>
Also HICKORY, OAK and PINE WOOD: ;?
Having ample space each variety Of Coal is
kept distinct from that Of others, and is es-
pecially prepared for family use YARDS f aoor so5s
sIste 224O lbs to the ton Orders left with
Messrs. Clarridge & Grigg corner King and
Royal sts. or at the yards will be promptly TILED.
I. j. MEHAFFEY y Co,
iy17 Wharf and Yards foot Of Queen st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

,OAII COALl
" COALl
To arrive and on wharf a full stock Of
Lyken's Valley Red Ash Coal.
Lorberry Red Ash Coal
Shamokn Coal.
Henry Clay Mine Coal.
Lee Mine White Ash Coal.
Delano Mine White Ash Coal.
Lehign White Ash Coal.
Locust Mountain Coal.
Chestnut Red Ash Coal.
Chestnut White Ash Coal.
West Virginia Coal.
Cumberland Coal.
All of the best quality, and for salc at lowest
market rates-2240 lbs to the ton.
Orders left ut 81 King street will be promptly
attended to. w. a. SMOoI,
jy lott Shoots wharf, foot OF Princess ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

A plot to blow up u street car filled with
lady members of the Temperance Legaue is
reported to have been discovered recently at
Rock Island, Ill. Some distauce south of
she car line, between Rock Island and Mo
line, boy discovered piece Of twiue, which
he followed to culvert underneath the horse
railway Ia the culvert was can filled with
blasting powder and candle, SO arranged that
pull from the string would bring the candle
in coutact with the powder. The temperance la
dies of Moline chartered cars aud visited Rock
Island ou Thursday, and the Rock lsland la,
dies r, turned the visit Friday. The design had
evidently been to blow up one Of these parties,
but had somehow not been carried out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

MISSES FINE BUTTON BOOTS,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

GENTLEMEN'S FINE DRESS BOOTS
AND SHOES.
A large stock of new styles, very handsome,
of the best quality, and at low prices,
At WADDEi'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15
ROOTS .H.rD SHOES.
r AIDES ROMAN TIES and SHOES, en-
IL tirely new style at

LADIES PARLOR & TOILET SLIPPERS
Ladies French Kid Broadway, Ladies Last
ing Broadway, Turkey Morocco Broadway,
French Kid Toilet, Cashmere Toilet. Lasting
Toilet, Serge and Carpet Slippers, IN every style
and quality,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

MISSES WALKING and SCHOOL BOOTS,
A large stock, in every style and quality.
Prices low.
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

LADIES FRENCH KID EMPRESS SHOES
Entirely new.
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

LADIES' HANDSOME BUTTON BOOTS
at WADDEY'S, IA King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

MISSES LASTING BOOTS,
IN EVERY STYLE, QUALITY and PklCE
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

LADIES LASTING BOOTS.
A large stock with great variety of new
styles, beautiful and very cheap,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

LADIES' FINE SHOES,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15
NEW STYLES LADIES' CATERS,
At WADDEY'S, "a King street.

BURTS FINE SHOES,
FOR LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN,
At WADDEY'S, IA King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-06-15

PAY OF TEACHERS 10 the official depart.
mcut Of the L iucational Journal the following
statement is found Another apportonmeut
Of State funds will not probably be made be.
fore June l5!h." This delay is due to the
action of the Legislature extending the time
at which taxes were required to be paid.
Teachers will, therefore, have to exercise
some patience. The Boards Of School Irus-
tees are in no way responsible Tor the delay
III paying up the teachers salaries
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23
A Talk with Charles james Faulkner

George Alfred Townsend TO the Chicago
Tribute.
The only man Of the old Pierce anC
Buchanan Administrations, with ma
tional reputation, to reach Congress, il
Mr. Faulkner, of Martinsburg, eX-Min'
lister To France, who was myStcrlOuSlN
arrested bv Simon Cameron on his re-
turn, and thrown into Fort Warren
where he messed with Mason and Slidell
II is since proved that his arrest was fol
no BETRAYAL Of his trust, but in pique anC
hostagcship for the captive Harry Me
Grath, friend of Cameron. Sent out u
the lines, Faulkner became Chief of Stat
for Stuncwall jackson, and wrote nearly
the whole of his battle reports. After
the war he threw himself into active life
developed the town of Martinsburg. re,
sumeG his practice, and acquired another
fortune.
To-day he called on me-a man of 90
Two generations ago he addressed the
legislature or Virginia in favor of volun-
tarv emancipation. He was in Congress
from the llarper's Ferry District at the
time of the John Brown raid. Yet his
hair is dark, his eyes bright, and his am-
bition and industry equal to lads.
IL am the Gully one of my set who has
got up through the revolution he said;
Bob Hunter, Bocock, Wise, Botcler and
the rest have not been able to break
through the new crust. But always
believed that, while there WAS life there
was hope
Mr.. Faulkner said that the Civil Rights
Bill and dissatisfaction with the per-
sonnet of the otiiccholders defeated the
party.
The third term entered into th" con-
test, also," he said; "but don't think il
was resentment at,Grant, SO much rs nj
the result and continuance of his office
holders. The regime, the Constsbulary,
had become separated from the agiiations
of the people. The use oftroopS, too, in
the South, was not approved by the Re
publicans."
The candidates for the United States
Senate in West Virginia will be Camden.
late regular Democrat candidate for
Governor; Walker, editor OF the organ ut
Charleston; Faulkner, and half-a-dozen
Others, none of whom have the industry
and experience of this old gentleman,
who is Bocock' father-in-law.
From what | hear, the Democratic
party will first attack the National Bank
system, and advocate system of banks
of deposits, secured in Treasury notes.
"The currency question was minor
one in our State, -" said Faulkner. There
are a few men there hotiy for more cur
rency, who goabout all day proselytizing
for it. But the bulk of people seem to
think that we have enough money, if it
would only come out. The money has
retreated from the people, not from ex-
istence. In Massachusetts, where they
have $40OOO,OOO more than their share,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23

THE system which has been dctcrmin'
cd upon to enable publishers to meet
their requirements under the law COM
polling a prepayment Of postage on
printed matter is very good,
and entails little trouble. 1t Is re-
quired that two cents per pound be charg-
ed for weekly papers or publications ap-
pearing oitcner, and three cents per
pound for those which appear less fire.
quently. a series of stamps of different
denominations, ranging from > cents t.
SEQ, have been prepared, so that any
amount of printed matter can be
sent with the Use of not more
than five stamps. The necessary
amount required by each publisher is
marked on the stub Of u receipt book,
gotten up in a manner similar to the
ordinary chcck-bock, and the receipt
corresponding with the stub is given the
publisher. In this manner an accurate
method of keeping account of all print
ed matter, sent out is provided. 1t is
predicted that the additional revenue
derived to the department will cventu-
allv lead to reduction of postage. If
either result should be accomplished, tau
PAYERS will have occasion to be grateful
for the benefit conferred, though, in many
cases, the law will fall rather unjustly
and heavily upon publishers, especially
in those instances where their subscribers
do not pay up.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23

THE Postmaster General has long been
of the opinion that the expenses of many
of the postofiices of the country could be
reduced without injury. He has there,
fore commissioned Mr.. CHARLES F
BALDWIN. an old and experienced agent
topcrform this service. MIR. BALDwIN's
work extends over the entire country
and he will begin with the more import
ant offices.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23

il is boarded up as with us. In Old Vir-
ginia the State does not pay interest on
its debt. l know that, as bondholder'
WHY not2 Because the people will not
pay their taxes. = They car pay theil,
we'll enough; and, if the; State would
collect the taxes and pay off the bond
holders, credit must expand in Virginia
But the people selace themselves with
the REJECTION that they lost their slaves,
are poor, and not able to pay the Com
monwealth. Hence negligence makes
panic worse. R
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23

THAT appears like piece of rather
sharp practice on BEECHER's part, de-
handing bill of particulars in the suit
against him. Had it been granted, the
plaintiff would have been forced to state
the time and date Of the alleged offences
with tolerable exactncSS, and no teSti-
monv which did not bear directly OH
these, would have been allowed. 1t is
easy to sec how difficult such statement
would be after the lapse of so many
years. The motion has been denied.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23
DIED..

SNIDER-On Sunday, 22nd inst, at 3
o'clock a. M, HARRY a., son Oi Charles
and Ella Snider, aged two years, eleven
months and eleven days.
The funeral will take place from the resi-
dence OF his parents, no ll6, 10Th street, at
o'clock this afternoon. Friends OF the
family are respectfully invited to attend
FINNEY-In Brooklyn, New York, on
Thursday, November 18th, Chief Engineer
ISAAC :. FINNEY of the u. 5. navy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23

THIS must have been an unusually
hard winter upon the Indians. We
learn from the dispatches, that in con-
ference had with certain tribes regarding
the giving up Ola portion of their pres
cnt reservations, and going further West,
they stated briefly that they would go il
rccompenscd. After this they begged to
be excused from further talk on the sub
irct. as they all had bad colds.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23

REPORTS from Washington have it
that there is no chance for law being
passed this winter converting the next
Congress in March. 1t is further report
ed that after the 4th of March the Cabi-
net is to be reorganized, and Speaker
BLAINE is to be offered a seat therein
He is mentioned in connection with the
Postotfice Department.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23

WAsHBUsNE was not telegraphed for.
1t appears that he was more s"licitous
about the Presidential succession than
WAS GRANT himself, so he telegraphed
for permission TO return. His Excel
lency granted it. That is all there is in
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23
THE WEEKLY REGISTER

Is the largest and altogether the most
complete news and family paper printed in
West Virginia. IL will be- sent TO any adj
dress one year for 500. Valuable premi-
ums TO club agents and to subscribers.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23
JftJeobolic StimuIents are I

If Alcoholic SfimuIents are taken in
TO the blood the heart works faster, anu
this Immature speed wears out the vlI,i
machinery. All Intoxicating nostrums adj
yertised AS "tonicS," "renOvators, &c,
produce this disastrous effect, and should
he rejected. DIR. Walkers Vegetable Nine-
gar Bitters-an Invigorant without the
curse ofaIcohol-is everywhere suppiant-
ing these poiSOns. noVllD
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23
SAVE YOUR MONEY.
FOR RENT,

TIME FIRST AND SECOND STORY
store Room, with cellar beneath, No.
l2l3, on the west side of Main street, now
occupied by \. l.. Craft II Bro, H. whole
sale norton store. II has Il plate glass front
and Is well lighted in the rear. The loca-
ton for any business, Is equal To the best
in the city. Possession LIST of April next.
Apply 10 WI. pAAloN'
u6y2ia Chaplinc street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23
DR.. |. H. LOngdon
--OS TiIE-
URINARY ORGANS!

The urinary Apparatus cons ..
kidneys which secret 10, DI,n't.., ...
tors which convey Y ~ the h."'t. ....
bladder which contains ~ ann w, ..
through which n l. caITi'h H",' .......f
When any subEttDC" cntI- 10. ......
thor and T. not required i"f W. ..
OF the bdy nor forms al 80 %. r
healthy blood, IL SHOULD " ""''
the system by thcS" DrRhhs' ,.,,,.....
o,y Isndles are always 10 sia''' ....
tion. old msttaf H. cOniinualy ... ..
and thrown of, aud NV paI",,I, -.
from thr blood "a rrplaf" ~ u ...
dIsaaaa Of theSr important ..f o..
I.t. Of the body esn long "ti', =, g.
ri,,,sIy affecting the general u -.
nrinciuai constituent 81 The lhh, go.
81 T.oIsonous, and II retained 10 o.. 90.
cyen IN small quantity, E'T I'D .a,
tuFbance Of the siOfDafh' '@'''"Isr,..r .
y0us system, Will" III IMs .A,.ar. of.
produces HupOr. coma. ~. 1,fra,g v.
death. An ~ntiT" aEf'sl ., " ,.,,f,Il ,r..s
cr-tiOD for tWsniy-iOuT hour
fatal. 1t.f ,f,,r;...
"a chronic Affection q" ... ..
, - s,,,.,is and nI. .GlH sHd " s..
49, h.. r-i}.,I on lyT 'h"If CHf, .-,.- s
cnnsid.,eJ hopelsss In Sh'.n ~. D
I..ious do not exist. GIVE ~
trial ana prove IT. efficacy. ...u,t.ur. st.
Fres for cOusultAti"b, 'h.,,''. ,,,,-,-h s'a.
vice and treatment rilh II.. d, fas.I ~
Medicines for all dlssa- ~
Il Ur.sEs Ia all part of the ''' ',,.
OFFICE AID EfsiDhH',
No. 1909 E0FF, old FIN 'u''''
opposite the caihr ...1, " s.,
nOylD
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23
TRUSTEES SALE.

TNpER AND By VIRTUE or TWO
several Deeds thrust made 10y Au-
gust Rust and wife To the undersigned rs
trustee, hearing date respectively, the 3lSt
day of May, 1871, and the Eth day of Au-
gust, ISL, and recorded In the Clerk Office
of the County Court of Ohio County, the
first thereof in deed book No. Al, page jl9,
and the second thereof in decd Of trust
book No. /, page ~, / shall OH Monday, the
DIST day of December, 1874, at the front
door of III" Court House of ohio County.
commencing at ~ O'Clock, \. ", offer for
sale Ia the highest and best bidder, the
following described real estate situated in
the city of Wheeling, that is 10 say: The
south half of lot number ten tlOl situated
at the northwest corner of Main street
and Buckeye Alley, in that part of the
city of Wheeling commonly called North
Wheeling. together with all the improve
mrntS and buildings thereon; il being the
same property which was conveyed To the
said August Rust by james ". sweeney,
and others.
Terms Of Salc-CaSh.
CHRISTIAN HESS, Trustee.
]. e. 1iERrEr, AuctiOneer.
ppVlI
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1874-11-23
XOyember's Wintry Blasts
are Coming.

JAY INA SUPPLY OF COAL NOW AT
IA the reduced rates Leave CTa.Is az on =,
once. corner Market and 18th streets. X.
I. SInyth's store, where you can learn
prices 81 coal, coke tharti or son. nut coal
and slack. We are Offering Uig Induce
InTuts for lots of one hundred bushels or
NOR. KIMBERLY & CO..
Manchester Coal and Coke Works.
octs