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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29
WILL BE SOLD on SATURDAY..
TINE CENTRE OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
SA LIE.

WILL BE SOLD on SATURDAY.
TINE CENTRE OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
SALE.
Will be sold at public sale, on SAIu kDA1,
April 10th 1879 at II O clock M, in front of the
Market Building, the VERY DESIRABLE
LOT Ut the northeast corner of Washington and
Cameron streets 81 feet on Washington ard A
feet on Cameron street, with Il a NJ ESiA
STORE and DWELLING HOUSES R=G
thereon, belonging to Mrs. Elizabeth Graham
The property is in the exact centre OF the city;
possesses the advantage of having long been one
of the best stands in the city for the retail trade
and at the same time the centre OF Il section Of
.he CITY in which are found the most eligible
private residences OF the city.
The present property can be with little ex-
nansc made to produ - revenue OF 93U per
month.
Terms: Onc-third cash; the residue in equal
instalments at three, six, twelve and eighteen
months, with interest from the day oil sale; the
deferred payments to be secured BY, deed OF
trust upon the property. mn 81 ia
Giy- This sale Is postponed until 0AID "
DAY, May lst 1875 ap lO-wtd
rURUsTEE'S SALEOF A LARGE INTER
EST IN THE STEAMER AR IT,
TTNGTON.-Pursusnt to deed Co., ssssax.s:ss
trust from James + Grimes to me, dated } anu
sry 9Th, 1875. and recorded in the Custom House
at Alexandria Va, and at the request OF the
beneficiary scared by said decd. | shall, al
Cazenoves wharf, in Alexandria, Va, on r k!-
DAY, May 7th, 1875, at II M, sell BY public
auction, the FIVE MINT ii INTEREST OF the
said james f. Grimes i'll the Steamer Arlington
on the following
Terms viz Enough in cash to pay sos. IS,
tho debt secured, with interest from April 9Th,
1875 and the costs of preparing and executing
the said trust; the residue upon u credit of six
and twelve months. The deferred payments to
be secured by the purchasers bonds, with per.
.,t, 81 sIrpty and \ deed of trust on the said in
tercst in the said steamer. Cost of preparing
papers concerning sale, &C., to be borne By pur-
chaser.
ap i5-ts u. H. SMOpI, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

REG1sTR ATIoN.-1h registration books will
be opened 10 every ward of the city on Tues
day, the llth proximo, and remain open tor
three successive days, during which time every
Conservative, who has changed MS residence
or become of age since the last election should
take the little trouble that is required to see
that he is registered properly and will be en-
titled TO vote at the comlpg election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

STREET IMPROVEMENT The City Council
having authorized the improvement of Prince
street, between Pitt and Royal, Superuteud-
ent of Police Clifford put the chain gang to
work there to-day tearing up the old pave.
men preparatory to replacing it with stones OF
smaller size.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

The PoRT. Many Of the feet of coasters IN
the river, reported yesterday, have arrived,
and those that have not gone to Georgetown
arc either moorcd to the wharf or are lying at
archor in the stream off the city. The port in
consequence presents more lively appearance
than it has done since the close Of navigation
last winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

LoUDoUN CIRCUIT CoUhT. At the Circuit
Court for Loudoun county, now in session,
James W. Russell, indicted for malicious
stabbing was acquitted, and colored man
named Samuel Ashby, indicted for the murder
of another colorcd man named James Smith,
was sentenced to eighteen years 10 the penlten-
fiary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

Considerable damage has been done By river
TO the track of Kansas City, st: Joseph and
Council Bluff Railroad, near cast Kansas City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29
IMPORTED
GUANAHAN| GUANO COMPANY,
PETERSBURG, VA.

Ro
smuS
c,uao nynnanu
unvore
rb
shall esyaedn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

"ARRESroN ACCOMMODATION TRAIN.-Ar-
,anSements are now being perfected by the
.n'aand Railroad Company for running daily
ave 'nmodatlon traiu between Warreutou and
nus city, The cars to leave Warrenton in the
"'Fnius and this city in the afternoon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

RUNAWAY ACCIDENT. Mr. Geo. S. Ayre,
OF Loudouu county, was thrown from his car
rlasc near Lec>burg, yesterday, and badly,
though not seriously injured. The horse at
tach"i to the buggy in which he was riding
'esame alarmed at the sight Of gypsey co.
ealnlmcnt on the side OF the road aud ran
away, entering piece of woods near by,
smashing the buggy against the trees. aud
aiowlus Mr.. Ayre out, and stunning him so
'ad'y that he lay there exposed to the rain for
long time, aud until he recovered his COP.
Scl"u>ncSs, whcu his groaus were heard by
People passing along the road, who went to his
a>>!>tauce
Buoy TENDER. The government buoy ten
Yer licIlotrope is now engaged in repairing the
'0oys IN the Potomac otf this city, having re-
PaIrcd alt those below here, with the exception
VI The one at Dents Shoals, which was carried
A".y 10y the ice last winter, and the absence Of
"Nch Is missed by all who navigate the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

TRINGESl PRINCES!
Il 25 pieces Caterpillar Fringe, in all the new
shades, extra heavy, at Is cts. per yard at
FERGUSON Il BROS,
,n2o 90 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

y,KITISH EGG and BUTTER POWDER.
ID No family should fail to try it. For sale
at l47 King street. ,,oorr,
ap 3 w M. I. DNNoA I'D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

TIARDWARE for the country merchant
i trade for sale at wholesale at a small ad-
vance on factory prices Some JOB lots a. less
than usual prices. At SO King ST., cor. Royal.
an 70 J. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

THE WEATHER. The northeast storm OF
yesterday and the day before subsidized early
last night, when the stars shoDe brightly, aud
the weather this morning was delightul-that
of real spring-and in the enjoyment of which
everybody seemed to take delight, the streets
presenting lively appearance, and many per
sons going to Washington CD the cars and
steamb boats few more days Of such weather
and the spring styles will be exhibited III all
their beauty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

TWIN BROS. YEAST CAKES are the best.
If YOU want good bread use no other. For
ssln nv GEO. McBURNEY IL SON,
an Is l66 and 10 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

CWISS MACCARONI, Virgin and Olive
y Oil, prime Prunes and Cooking Rasins just
received by
ap % ". MILD " Mn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

DOTATOES-2OU bushels PEACH BLOW
i POTATOES in store and for sale by,
w. A. JOHNSON,
An 10 No A cor. Pitt and Queen SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

A CONSIGNMENT OF MAPLE SHADE
"A TREES, received to-day, and for sale by
Nh j. e.. MILRuRN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

WALKERS VINEGAR BlTTEKS-A
w large supply received and for sale BY
NH IL l. S IEADBEATER s. BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

10 BOXESPRIMEF CHEESE
IO Just received and for sale by
GEO. McBURNEY i SON,
an15 l66 and ITO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29
DLACK FRENCH CLOTHs& DoEsKINs.
JUST RECEIVED.

VARPENTERS' TOOLS M.sons' Trowels,
" Stone Hammers, Plastorers Trowels and
other goods in the same line.
j. T. CREIGHTON i SON.
an 90 SO King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

DUCkWHEAT FLOUR-Another lot oil
ID Buckwheat Flour just received by
NH Is j. &. MlLBU KIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

Examine the Analyses of WILSON BGm,e; Pr WHITE
io'"'' Vi
henEry University Of Pennsylvania
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

. EROSENE-lO bbls Canton Oil just re-
AZ ceived by
NH II y. u IL LIB Nm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

TXTRA REFINED LEAF LARD, in
II tiercos and and 10 ID kettles, just received
nv [sp9l }. q. MlLBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1875-04-29

stated yesterday and on other previous oeca-
eious, the indications Of rich gold deposits at
Carlins Springs, 10 this county, are suthclent
to warrant the expense of mining operations
there, but whether such operations will 60 into
effect seems doubtful for the owner OF the
property is unwilling to relinguish the certain
income that is derived from it as a summer re-
sort for the uncertainty attending the success
of the gold mine, to work which the buildings
TIL ere would have to be removed.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
Terrible storm on Smiths Creek

The farm of Mr.. l.. 5. Afford, on
Smiths Creek in this county, was al.
most devastated by storm of wind
residence IL located on the slope OF
hill. The food descended more like
cloud burst than any that has for years
visited the country. The upper side
Of the house is foot above ground,
yet the water rushed down the hill as
though a dam had given away i'm some
stream above it, tearing up planks and
rushing through the house, washing
trunks, tables and other furniture in
simultaneously across the floor Exit
was impossible aud to remain seemed
to be sudden destruction. Vast trees,
three feet in diameter, were whirled as
though they had been reeds and car
ried long distances down the hill.
Large oaks and hickories were twisted
from their stumps by the wind. Fowls
and even milch cows were killed, and
growing crops upTOOted by acres and
carried completely away. Mrs, Afford
was so overpOwered by alarm that she
has since boen confined to her bed.
There was also considerable hail.
The track of the hurricane was less
than a mile wide, within which belt
the destruction was complete only in
certain localities, the boundry being
from Caney Valley to Rich Valley.
Mr.. Isaac Afford on the farm above
also suffered considerably. Mr.. Afford
is clever, Woodworking man and we
hope he will receive liberal assistance
from his neighbors. bristol NelUs.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
A Newspaper Excommunicated.

Father McGlew, who talked so
sharply against a couple of his parish
toners for marrying outside of the pale
of the Church, is more than rivaled
by the Archbishop of Quebeck and
the Bishop OF Montreal, who have for
hidden any Catholics within their ju-
risdiction, under penalty of eXcommu-
nication, either To read, buy, or sell
the Daily Montreal Witness. The ex-
communication OF this paper is based
upon the fact that the Witness under
took to publish reports Of the lectures
of one Father CnIniguy, who had
abandOnded the Roman Catholic for
the Protestant faith, and preached the
merits Of his new religion, The effect
of the prelatical ban upon the news
paper has been, it is said, to increase
its circulation
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07

which are in nice growing order, pre-
sent beautiful appearance, and lead
to the conclusion of skill aud industry
in their management.
The late unprecedented flood has left
its marks everywhere along the river,
sometimes showing serious damage.
but often greatly benefittiDg the
lands by us heavy deposits. The
report of damages TO property az
this place has been greatly overrated.
1t is four miles from the river, and vet
the overflow here was caused by back
water. The greatest loss sustained was
the three bridges across the creek. The
principal one Of these has been rel ~i'-
and the fences, etc, righted up, so a. g.
leave but slight traces of the damage
done to the town.
| would like to say word about the
Rhea sulphur Springs" before clos
ing-nut that | would he understuui.
as many are ready 10 conclude. e.
writing for the benefit of "owueis"
and proprietors' OF the property,
but for the benefit of "invaiids, ~
those in search of relief from disease
and suffering.
First, then, let me say that the word
sulphur is a MISSIONER. a. sulphur
only forms small part of the min
eral matter the water contains.
| find there is a great similarity be-
tween the water here ani at the cele-
hrated Tate Spring in Granger cnunty.
There does not appear To have been a
correct or satisfactory analysts of this
water obtained 10y jh- proprietor, Mai
WATSON. He refers me 90 an old one
made by Prof. Horr, who first fitted
up the premises here and brought the
spring into notice some fifteen years
ago. But the best analysis of the
water Is its effects, Us a-csrtained by
those who have tried it, Its curative
properties are most remarkable, as
have been tested 10y hundreds. whose
suffering have been relieved, and
whose hearts are still made to rejoice.
Among this number l. Gen. Wilder,
who was entirely cared uf ii distressing
case of chronic diurrt@. He was 50
much rejoiced thpt me bought "A lot
here aud put mp Il neat summer Iesi-
dence for the benefit of himself and
family, and AS a Testimonial Of his
high appreciation of the virtues Of the
Rhea Spring water.
Ii any of your readers should be in
search of relief from dyspepsia, bowel,
kidney or liver diseases, / would re-
commend, IN all sincerity, trial Of
this truly wonderful water, always
flowing fresh from natures laboratory.
Maj. WATSON has rented his hotel
recently to Messrs. l.. B. Drury & Sou
who have had considerable experience
in the hotel business, and promise TO
give entire satisfaction to ali who visit
the springs this season. The hotel and
surrounding grounds are commodious,
convenient, and pleasant.
The location of this village i'm "a
beautiful valley contiguous to the
mountains, IN full view of Walden's
Ridge, is most delightful. Among the
present visitors are Capt. Hennegar, of
the Lucy COker, and j. NJ. Henderson,
Esq, of Athens; the former is troubled
with heart disease, the latter with par
alysis OF the lower limbs. c. AR.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
SHEEP RAISING.


We have often called the attention
of farmers in East Tennessee to the
Importance of sheep raising. Will
our excellent climate we can raise
sheep with little expense, and if oul
farmers were only convinced that that
business would prove profitable, they
would certainly engage in it. We
find in a late report from the Depart
ment of Agriculture, the following,
which Is no doubt reliable:
The following statements are from our
correspondent in Sangamon county, Hi
nois From a flock of 81 merinos, the
greater part pure bred, were clipped sll
pounds of unwashed wool average per
head, 9.67 pounds Ten or twelve of the
sheep were bucks, some Of which yielded Il
to 10 pounds. Another farmer clipped from
8 pure-bred Cotswoll ewes "a pounds and
another from 4 high-grade merino ewes, p
pounds. The heeces from the "a sheep av-
eraged 9,52 pounds of unwashed wool per
head
The cost of keeping n flock Of
sheep, size of the above would be in
considerable. Take the first men,
toned, which yielded SAL pounds.
This at So cents per pound, the low
est figure at which wool is quoted
here, and the receipts would be about
$500. With a flock of that number,
about an equal amount may be real.
zed each year for mutton. We do
not profess to be able to give all the
points of profit from such a source,
but commend this question to our
farmer friends for their careful consid-
Grafton. We are entirely satisfied
that sheep raising may become a
source of immense profit to East
Tennessee.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
From Rhea County.
SULPHUR SPRINGS, Tenn,
June %, 1915.

COLFh Dh CFhlNbS, L ENN.,
June %, 1875.
TO the Editors Of the Chronicle:
[ am anxious to see your paper
again, as l am not keeping up with
the news of the day. The people here
think It don't pay to take a daily pa
per, as they only have tri-weekly mails,
but l am not satisfied with weeklies.
Please send me your daily.
We had a pleasant time coming
down the river. The " City of Knox
Vile affords good cheer and comfort
to her passengers Capt. Nicholson
and the clerk, Mr.. Crawford, both be-
ing kind, courteous gentlemen, and
very attentive to the wants of their
guests.
We left the Wilder" at your
wharf and passed two other boats on
the river before reaching Kingston,
indicating more activity in the steam
boat line than | expected at this sea-
son.
Kingston presents some show Of bus
mess. Owing 10 the low stage OF
water in the Clinch and Emory rivers
our boat unloaded her freiL ht destined
for landings above, consisting of sup-
plies principally for contractors on the
G. 5. r. r., among which was six or
seven hundred kegs of powder, to be
sent up in barges manned by stout,
active colOred men. Knoxville APP
pears 10 be the principal market where
supplies are obtained for carrying on
the extensive work OF grading this
railroad.
Kingston can boast Of superior man
ufaeturing facilities. The town is
handsomely situated at the junction
of the Clinch and Tennessee rivers,
and surrounded by a splendid farm
ing country. Messrs. Betterton q
Melton, an enterprising and reliable
firm, are engaged In the lumber BUSH
ness here, and from the appearance
of their fine steam mill and
ample supply of logs cabled at the
banks, after being RATED down the Iiv-
ers, it would seem they were capable
of furnishing large quantities Of all
kinds Of valuable lumber.
The trip down the river from Knox
| vile affords the opportunity Of seeing
some of the finest river lands to be met
with anywhere throughout our IA
vored country, and one Is unaVoidably
impressed with the idea Of extensive
and well filled grsnaries and fat liv'
! ing. The unlimited fields OF corn
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
Scientific Rowing.

The New Haven Palladium gives US the
following description Of the machineinvent-
Ell by Mr.. Kennedy. of the Yale Univer,
sity crew, to illustrate muscular action in
rowing:
"This rowing machine similar to those
used in the gymnasium, except that the oar
meets with no resistance. The oarsman
takes his seat rs in boat, and rows in any
style he chooses at the same time there are
three strings attached, one TO the oarsman' :
shoulders, one to the oar, and one to the
sliding seat. These strings communicate
with three levers which, when properly
adjusted and provided with marking points,
register upon white paper the motions OF
the shoulders, arms and seat, The mark
ing boints are ordinary lead pencils, and
the white paper is attached to board, tu
which uniform motion transverse TO that
of the imaginary boat is communicated by
machinery. If the boat remained station
airy, the pencils would trace only straight
lines, but owing TO its motion the registra-
tions which it receives from the pencils are
curves, whose convexity increases with the
velocity. The curves thus become accu-
rate measurements of the velocities of the
different parts of the body, and from these
velocities mauy important conclusions are
drawn as TO the most efficient way of ap-
plying motive power to the boat. Mr..
kennedy's experiments to test the combar-
alive merits of the ordinary and the Eng.
fish style of rowing are of prsctica, interest
and value, and these and other expert.
ments he will illustrate by drawings wher
he reads his thesis A drawing Of the ma.
chine will also be exhibited He is known
not only as q skilful and powerful oars
man, but also as an eXcellant scholar, anC
his thesis will be an admirable common
upon the sound remarks made by Presi
dent Porter at the opening Of the boat
house, concerng the superiority of brain
and muscle over muscle alone"
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
AND
Commission Merchant,
KNOXVILLE, TENN.

Has constantly on hand
The Studibaker Wagon, the Buckeye
Reaper and Mower and Reaper, the Sin
claiI Straw Cutters, the Russell fresh
ing Machine, the Wheeler 81 Millock
Threshing Machine, the Hagerstown
Sulky Hay Rake, the Keller Wheat Drill,
the Buckeye Cider Mill, the Prize Cane
Mill, the Blanchard Churn, the Avery
One-horse Steel Plow, Brown & Man
ley's Iron-Beam Double-Shovel Pillow,
Frost ~ Hunters Farmers Friend {"
ing Machine and Wringer, Sinclair
Corn Shelter, the Cary Thribble-geared
Down or Mounted Horse Power. for
from 2 to 10 horses, Erik S Cos steam
Engine, and other machinery.
Has also full stock Of
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
THAT NEW" EVIDENCE.
TiIiOn's Council Knew of it Before the
Evidence Closed

y reporter of the New York Tribune
says:
have been informed by Francis Il.
Dana (whO is a son-in-law of the Rev.
DR.. Budington) that his (Mr. Dana's)
wife knew about the whole matter the
day before the evidence before the
court was closed Mr.. Dana obtained
the same information in detail on the
same day that the evidence closed, and
this he Immediately communicated to
Mr.. Morris. This was all before the
close of the evidence before the court,
which gave the plaintiffs counsel an
interval of nearly a week before the
summing up commenced, and about
three weeks before they attempted to
take any action in the matter. They
simply did not want to bring it in un-
til it should be too late for it to receive
consideration. The first information
on the subject intended for the public
was furnished the Brooklyn ReUieW
and one or two other papers, and after
ward the matter was put into the
hands Of reporter of the New York
Herald for him to work up. / have
direct information that the Herald re-
porter was in the Office of Judge Nor
ris at the time the affidavits were made
on the 18th of June, and believe he
was furnished with copies of them the
same day.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
Explained.

She tried to sit down in the street
car, but was pinned back so tight she
couldn't. Old lady peeped over her
specs and asked her, How long have
you been afflicted that way The
young lady blushed and made " a
break" sitting down sideways, and
holding her knees together so tight
that she looked as II she had on one
legged pair of breeehes. Old lady
noticed her sitting in this sidewise,
cramped position, and whispered,
bile, spose; I've bad 'em thar my
self.n-HawesViLle (Ry.) Plaiadedler.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
A Profitable Cow.

Il. G. Klapp, Of Ballard county, Ken
lucky, writes Us Of u COW which, according
10 his calculation, has given an average
Of three gallons Of milk daily for ten
years, and has not been dry more than
four months in the whole time. Her
yields has ranged at from oEe-half gal
Ion to six gallons per day, and her owner
estimated that in the ten years she has
given l0,5S5 gallons of milk, which, at
40 cents per gallon, he values at s4,234.
Who can beat his COW?
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
Yield of Butter by a Jersey Cow.

We find the following in the May and
June report Of the Department of Agri-
culture
Onr correspondent in Washington
County, Vermont, reports that, ia the
ten months following April 1, 1874, q
Jersey COW, owned by Mr.. Nathan Skin
ner, OF Plain1ield, yielded 503l pounds Of
butter, besides milk and cream for two
persons. Two quarts Of meal per day
were fed to her, and after the lst of Sep,
TENDER, two quarts Of bran in addition.
Knoxville Whig and chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1875-1882, 1875-07-07
Horse Notes.

Six horses have been purchased in Bos-
ton and shipped to Senator Jones, Of Ne
yada. Among them are the noted trot-
tiers Sweet Briar and Lady Otis, for
which the sum Of els, 900 was paid.