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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-08-02

lNlIt ENtL OF NEW SrArtE>-\ school
teacher. who had been 4 lone time en-
gagged in his professions. and Witnessed the
/ of i family of children, writes rs follows !:
II have found il L. h.. 4 universal fact.
without exception. that those scholars of
both SEXES. and of ali a-,~ Who have. ne
cess 10 newspapers 1T horr. when COM
pared with these who hrv" not are :.
|. Better lr,,.r~. excellent in ,,rununcia-
ton. and. consequently. read more UNDER
s,andngly. ,. Thcy are better spoilers
and define words with ease and accuracy.
;. They obtain practical know cdrr of re-
o%raphv in almost half the time it requires
of others, rs the newspapers have made
them acquainted with the location Of the
important places of the nations. their GOV
crment and duinTs on Tie globe. T. They
are better 1rammarlIn>. for having be
come 50 familiar with every variety of
style in the newspapers, from the com
monplace advertisement to the finished
and classical Grafton Of the statesman, they
more readily comprehend the mc.tnin" of
the text, and Constantly analvzc its con-
>tructlOn with accuracy. >. They write
better compositions, using better language.
containing more thoughts. more clearly
and more correctly expressed. 4. Those
young men who have for We rs been read
ers OF the newspapers. are already taking
the lead in debating societies exhibiting Il
more extensive knowledge upon greater
variety of subjects and expressing their
views with greater tluencv. cIcarnc>s and
correctness.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1876-08-02

station hit AT! ttilIbly mingled the lcit .'rm
'ohn tl,tl OF ii rnt-nmcry "a Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06
LEGaL NOTICES.

ITO ALL WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN :
i Take notice that, on the 18th day of June,
1876 Tor so soon thereafter as counsel can be
heard | shall apply to the Circuit Court to be
held for the county Of Fairfax, Stnte of Virgin
is beginning on the 18th day Of June, 1876, for
an order directing the transfer of sll monies or
other personal property in the hands Of .. w.
Hunt, administrator of S. j. Hoag, deceased,
or in the hands of said o. w. Hunt as general
receiver of said Court. and the proceeds of the
sale of any real estate in the hands of said O.W.
HUNT or other person belonging to Sheldon K.
Hosg who is an infant under the age of twenty
one y ears, and resident of the county of Sche-
nectsdy, in the State of New York, to me- as
the lawfully qualified guardian of the said in
FAINT, in the said State of New York
Moore d. q. MADISON VEDDER.
xpdu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06

NIKGINIA: In the Clerks office OF the
Y Corporation Court of the city of Alexan-
dria on the. Slh day of Aplll, 1876 Wesley
Max eley, plaintiff VS.. J John S. Ridgeey, ). w.
Carr and G. Boyd Barrett defendants. Action
of tres pass on the case.
Memo: The object of this suit is to recover
from the defendants the sum of S39G.97, with In
terest from March q, 1875.
The defendant, {. Boyd Barrett, not hav-
ing entered his appearance and given Sc
curity according to- the act OF Assembly,
and the rules Of this Court, and 1t appear
ing by affidavit that he is not q resident OF
this State is ordered that said defendant appear
here within one month after due publication OF
this order and do what is necessary to protect ms
interest in this suit and that u copy OF this Or
der be forthwith inserted in the Alexandria Gu
zette, u newspaper published in the city OF AL
exandra, once week for four successive weeks,
and posted at the front door Of the Court House
of this city. A copy-test:
MORTON Nj ARYE, Clerk.
d. l.. Smoot, p. O. up o-"4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06

Glassware, Window Glass, Lamps, Chandeliers
and Fancy Goods,
No. 65 King street.
We have now in store, purchased direct rom
the manufactures FULL complete and hand
some assortment of goods in our line, to when
we invite special attention.
French China Dinner Sets, complete, IN PLAIN
white gilt band and decorated; French China
Tea Sets. in gilt band and decorated; FRENCH
China Cups and Saucers, gilt band and PLAIN
white: French China Vases, new patterns ana
yery handsome; French China Toilet Sets,
Moss Rose and other patterns; English Iohe1
Sets. handsomely decorated, something new !
China Mugs Toy Tea Sets, Glass Vases, &c.
We have the largest and most complete STOCK
of goods ever before brought to this place, wnlcn
we are Offering at very low figures. Gall and
examine our goods and prices. mn
TNCOURAGE HOME EMANUFACTURE
~ I am now manufacturing good and cheap
PAINT of several colors, the body OF Whlen Is
equal to Lead and Oil, which Tor TIN rools,
harms. stables, fences, &C., will be icund very
suitable as we'll rs economical, and an Improves
ment over other cheap mixed Paints now IN Inc
market For brick walls with northern e1-
posure it will act as preventive TO oampness
fEor iron il makes q solid and lasting coating,
imneryious to moisture and a preventive OF rust;
Resng of various shades off color, the cOrnice ana
trimmings can be painted to suit Ihls RAM
has he n used by one railroad company ana py
many of the farmers in this vicinity, ana is
| highly recommended by all who nave t'ieu H.
Price, single gallon, 75c. 10 gal Ions 'oc per gal'
| bbl, or DO gallons, 6Oc per gal Cail anu 1ii "a
anime samples at 85 King st. under SarePcs P Hali'
nh Al w. +. CIR EIGHTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06

WE NOW HAVE IN STOCK A VERY
w grest variety of Ladies' Low Shoes,
suitable for Spring and Summer wear; Newport,
Centennial and Continental Ties and Congress
Shoes in all the latest tyles at WADDEY'S, "A
King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06
lsO1Th .a-vD SAOES.
SPRING STYLES
BOOTS & SHOES,
+. PAFF,
MO 4S INC STKEET.

Is now in receipt Of his Stock OF Spring Styles OF
LADIES, GENTS,
BOYS and CHILDREN'S
BOOTS AND SHOES.
The assortment is we'll selected and cannot De
surpassed in quantity or quality. 1t has been
purchased at the lowest cash prices and will be
sold at a small advance to suit the times.
A large force of skilled workmen constantly
employed, and the finest kind of custom work
made to order upon short notice.
Having served rs practical shoemaker Tor
number of years, my long experience ena-
bles me to gusrantee perfect ut Tor any shapeo
foot
NH 81 f. PAFF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ Alexandria, Va, April 9th, 1876
In the Circuit Court Of Alexsndris city.
Farmers Bank of Virginia use, &C.,
VS.. In ch'y


In the Circuit Court of Alexandrls city.
Farmers Bank of Virginia use &C.,
Alexandria Canal Company ct al.
Exit. from decree of Nov. term, 1871
1.-THE Court doth recommit this cause to the
said Commissioner with instructions to ascertain
and report to the next term OF this Court the
residences OF the plaintiffs and defendants in the
suit of Bsyne OF al. VS. The Farmers Bank OF
Virginia OF al, ut the time of its institution IN
ginis, the residence of the Alexandria Canal
Company at the same time and whom the said
rule issued against it in the said suit, and the
present residence of said Canal Company, Wheth-
or or not at the time the said rule issued against
the Canal Company there was a degree for
money in the said suit against The Farmers
Benk of Virginia, and whether or not = heri
facias had issued thereon and was OR had been
in the hands of all officer to be levied, who was
the receiver in the said case and where he re-
sided, and such other matters as any party may
desire said Commissioner to ascertain and re-
port, The said Commissioner shall also pro-
cure and file with his report q copy OF the oil
fed in the said suit, copies of al DEGREES or Or
ders therein pertaining to the salo judgment
against the Canal Compshy, and copy or the
rule against the said Canal Company and OF the
officers return thereon. The said Commission
er shall ,eturn with his report sl evidencetaken
by him. And the said Commissioner shall also
ascertain and report the amount pad Dy the
lessees Of the Alexandria Canal TO the SAID The
Alexandria Canal Company since the execution
of the lease on account OF tho annual rent OF
Sl,GvU and the amount unpaid on account OF
said rental for said years, stating interest on the
balance remaining unpaid At the end of each
year. Notice Of the Commissioner's proposed
action under this decree shall be published once
u week for four successive weeks in some conve-
nient newspaper, and such publication shall be
equivalent to personal service OF such notice ON
the parties"
THE PARTIES interested in the above
Il named suit are hereby notified that have
fixed uponrhe 9th DAY OF MAY, 1876, al my
office No. 56 King street, Alexandria, Va, at
II o'clock, rs the time and place when and
where shall proceed to execute the said decree,
and all such are hereby required to attend at
said time and place K. kEMPER,
Commissioner in Chancery.
F. +. Smith d. a. a. 8-w4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06
RUOTS am SHOES.

mo THE LADIES--We have one of the
l. largest stocks of FINE BUTTON and
LACE BOOTS ever offered in this market OF
superior quality, handsome in styles, which Will
be sold at Il small advance on the cost to menu"
fscture. Cali and see ut WADDEY'S, "a King
ctr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06
+. PAFF.
VENTENNIAL MEMORIAL MEDALS

Struck in solid Albata Plate, equal in appear
snca. wear and color to solid Silver or Cola,
presenting a variety of beautiful Designs IN Re
lief. These Nj edals are larger than Sliver
Trade Dollar, being Ia inch in diameter, hsnu.
somely put up, and sell readily o: sight. Inc
most valuable Souvenirs and Mementos ever
issued GOOD AGENTS WANTED in every
city and town in the u. s. and Canada, to Whom
exclusive territory will be given If desired
Retail Prices-For the Albats Silver, oO Genus
Gilt 81, in fancy box. Usual discount to the
trade. E.
complete outfit of magnificent samples ior
agents. in satin or velvet. lined morocco case,
Containing six Medals, different desgus' one
gilt, suitable for jewelers., show windows, etc,'
sent on ecept of draft or postothce order lot o.
or will ship express 9. 0. D
Descriptive Circular Price List ana one ssnl-
ple sent upon receipt Of so cents. Immense
Profits Sells at sight Correspondence sollciteo.
Information free Extensive heds lot eh'e'-
nrise. Address all communications to
US. MEDALLION Co, 2l2 bSoaaway. W,
p. 0. Box 5270. ,,oupTTy T1w ~
20 Ninth st., Richmond, Vs. Ap ~
ITO COUNTRY MERCHANTS3Tues,dlsy', esd ~
Il Auril 4th, l876-We are prepared to seil all
styles of Staple and Fancy Dry Goods, Nouons,
&c, to country dealers cheaper tnsn ever, anu
are willing to be guided by Bslumore quoso'
tions. ID. +. BKASh EAn,
| II. B. Hoomes :. No. 100 King street,
sn4 Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-05-06
NEW GOODS! NEW GOODS
J, NJ. STEWART


SPRING GOODS.
Plaids for over dresses and the plain goods to
match.
Percales, in great variety.
Prints and Cambrics.
Blxck Gro. Grain Silks for Sl.50-a fine article.
Australian Grapes, very handsome.
Black French Cashmeres.
Grape Wells and English Grape for trimming.
Single and Double Black Cashmere Shawls.
Plaid and Striped Muslns
Lonsdale Cambrics
A stock of superior (Richsrdson'a) Irish
Linens.
Very beautiful printed Linen Lawns, White
do, Table Napkins of sll prices, HemstiLched
Linen Cambria Handkerchiets for ladies and
gentlemen, Gloves and Hosiery:
A large lot Of superior finish Alpacas. These
goods are beautiful blacks and the most sp-
proved brands.
Very tine Black Mohsrs with all kinds of
Bleached Goods, superior Cotton Sheetings,
&c, &c mn Il
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
DEFERRED ARTICLES.
Shepherdstown Summary.

The following is condensed milk from the
Registers cocoanut:
Wm. Snyder, son Of John II. Snyder, aged
! years, received a fracture of his collar bone,
on Tuesday week, while playing with num-
Der of other boys.
Tom Warner and Sam Jones, former colorcd
residents of this place, have had trial at Fin
castle, Va. for sealing provisions, and are TO
serve aud s years, respectively, in the Penl-
tentiaty.
John Moler, living 10 the vicinity Of knotts
Mil was kicked in the stomach 10y horse, a
few days ago, severely injnre'i.
Tie smoke house of Mr.. Frank Jones, near
Dufiields was consumed few days ago. He
saved his bacon.
The farm Of Mrs Jud.e Chapline, contain
ing 100 acres, known as the " llensell proper
IT," aud so acres adjoining, belonging to J.
Thos. Chaplne, were sold at private sale 10
Mr. Presley Marnaduke for the sum Of $3.50
OO-6l,6GS per acre.
Mr.. Elisha S. Snyder is entitled to credit for
being instrumental in the establishment Of The
Post Office at Snyder's Mills"
Mr.. Robert Caddon Byers removed with bis
family to Pawnee, Sangamon County, Illinois,
and bis departure is regretted.
Mr.. Tbo, Lock is highly recommended for
the SheriGaty, aud Mcssrs. Johu Z. Erwin
and John Kcplingor for Assessors.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
Book Notices.

B1,cKwoop's MAGAzISE for February has
Leen repub.ished by the Leouard Scott Pub
fishing Company, IL Barclay Street, New
York.
IAN Unimportant Person is quiet story ;
sentimental, but with sufficient humor to re-
deem il from stupidity. Bates Tonr-Per-
sonally Cohlucted,' is an amusing account OF
trip through the Csledonian Canal
Theperiodicals reprinted by TnE LEoNAnD
Scorr PuBLIsHIxG 20. al Barclay Street,
N. Y J are as follows The London Quarter
~, Edinburgh Wesimimstcr and British Quar-
IN Rerie,cs, and Blackrood's MOOdzine. Price,
S4 year for Que, or only Sl5 for all, and
the postage is prepaid by the Publishers.
HARPER's MAGAzlYE-The March No. oil
this iirst-class periodical is crowded with
excellent reading and fnc illustrations. The
Principalties Of tie Danube iiIlustiatedl, Aunt
Hannah, poem by j 7. Trowbridge tllus-
tratcdj, Lucretia B0rgia, The Microscope, The
Baby by Porte Crsyou, and illustrated in his
own unequalled style, are but few OF the
conteuts-the long list Of which cannot but
tempt every literary taste-George Elliot :
new story, Daniel Derouda, is CONTINUED IN
this number.
ST. NICHOLAS for March, has more chapters
oftLat fascinating story " The Boy Emisrants'
the conclusion Of Ion Of Iceland by Dayard
Taylor; the first one Of series Of Historical
sketches by Mrs. ohiphant called Windsor
Castle, and host Of other stories, poems, gems
for the young, with plenty Of good pictures.
GoDEYs LADr's Book for March is as usual
good. The engraving Of Marie An,oinette
leaving the prison for the scaifold, is li'e'ike-
the reading interesting and all 10 the useful
department treasure to the industrious.
PrTEnsoN's for March has found its usual
place on our table-a punctual visitor, and to
the ladies welcome one. It's contents are va
red and full Of interest-stories, poems, work
patterns and descriptions, fashions, &c, &c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
Brain Food.

With large number Of our leading physi-
.ians the belief is gaining ground that Amer-
cans as a class pay too little attention to heir
brain n the consumption Of food. This as
sertion may, at first, appear more numerous
than otherwise, but the subject was discussed
recently by few medical practitioners, and
it is from the words noted at this personal de-
ate that the present article is made mp.
As nation, we eat only that which salts
ties our palatcs, paying heed to no other branch
the human organization. Delicate, highly
seasoned dishes comprise, in the main, our
IaiIy bills Of fare; a long use Of these has ere
ated within us an epicurcln taste which re-
fuses anything in the shape Of good, whole
some fuoG-if it be in the slightest, unpalata-
ble. five care to retain among usthe strength
# mind which characterized our ancestors,
lish living must be abandoned, and that right
speedily. We must partake, more generally,
f plain sustenance, sracing our boards with
the time-honored corn breads, hominies and the
other stats of life which our mothers deemed
for family consumption. Let
,ood country food be substituted for the menus
IF our French Caterers and life, physical and
mental, will be longer ours.
Allied to this subject. we might mention that
Of exercise which, in earlier days, was deemed
alike the prevention aud cure Of oil diseases :
but this is enough. Let our friends remember
that those contemporaueous with Methuselah
had no dainty morsels for food: neither did
they traverse the streets Of ancient cities in
landaus aud coupes and yet, their ages are
known to every reader Of history aud their
wisdom and genius, also.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
A Wild Hunt for Missing Letters.

Quite recently Postmaster Genera! Jewell
received complaint from western man TO
the effect that he bad sent out large number
Of letters, many of them quite important, and
that in no instance had any Of them been re-
ceiyed az the destination. The writer assum-
ing dat screw was loose somewhere, request
ed Mr.. Jewell to make search among tie dead
letters. with a view to get clue as TO bow tho
failure 10 reach these addresses occurred. Atthe
me time the writer furnished the Postmaster
General with list of two hundred names,
which included those to whom the missing
letters were said 10 have been directed.
careful search was made, and strange 10 say,
not one Of the names given was found super
scribed on any dead letter. The writer was
notified when lie supplemented the first liss
with an additional one covering four hundred
names. Not one of these could lie found. lle
was so oppriscd. when, still undismayec. he
sent a third list with some eigb, hundred
names. Mr.. Jewell gave orders to have the
search progress. but in the meantime addressed
letter TO the postmaster neares! the residence
of the complainant, and in due course Of mail
received the information that his pestifcrous
correspondent was a confirmed lunatic and
was indulsins in ore Of lis freaks a. the er-
pense Of the post Office department
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
Martinsburg Matters.

From the Statesman and Independent We
Gull the following:
Mr.. Daniel Miller, Of Suinesrille, bad u
chickens stolen few nights ago.
The town is infested with thieves who ply
their avOcations with impcnhy.
lot Of clothing was stolen from the prem
isese Of one Of the editors Of the Independent.
"Blind Tom" gave two concerts to crowded
houses.
There is an unusual amonnt Of sickness in
town, resulting from sudden changes in
weather
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
Centennial Hotel Rates.

The Grand Central, the largest hotel in New
York. has been recently refi,ted, refurnished
and rcdccorated in elegant style, in view OF
the apr reaching Centennial. The new designs
in F,escc-work, especially, which adorns the
halls parlcrs, diuing-rooms aud exchanges arc
the richest and most exquisite in tie country
While other hotels will probably adhere tc
their preseu; rates, the Grand Central justified
by its immense capacity to acc immediate l,6OC
guests comfortably, will make popular re-
duciion, and schedule its rates from $500 tc
$500 per day. Ranking in every respect
with the finest hotels in America, this liberia
reduction cannot fail to meet with popular ap'
proval.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
JEAy SANDS.
VIRGINIA FREE PRESS.
4. \. & Y. Y. B. GlLLlHER. EDITORS
5harlestown, jefferson Co., w. Va,
OFFICE IN "JEFrERsoN BULDING."
Saturday, March IS, 1875.
Edward O'Meagher Con6on,

The Irish IIorld, paper published IN the
city of Ecw York, first placing at the bead Of
IFS article, the resolution submitted 10y NJ.
Faulkner in the House of Representatives for
an examination into the acts and circum-
stances of the conviction Of this American citi-
zen. and Of his Incarceration for life in British
prison, proceeds, at great length, to state tie
evidence upon which be was found guilty, and
to make out case demanding the interposi-
tiou Of our government 1t seems that the sub
iect has heretofore attracted the attention OF
the State Department. Condon was condemn
ed with four others to death; three were exc
cuted, one pardoned, and the sentence Of Con.
don commuted into imprisonment for life
Tie place at which the unfortunate transsc-
lion occurred which resulted in this conviction
was Manchester, England. In an effort to res
cue two Irshmen from the hands Of the police,
an officer of the police was killed, and although
the large crowd which had assembled, render
ed it difficult to identity those who were en-
Iaged in the riot which so unfortunately ter
miuated, still testimony was found sufficient
10 find Condor and his four associates guilty.
The friends Of Condor assert his innocence, say
hat he was casually on a visit to Manchester,
hat be had no participation in the act which
resulted in the death Of the police officer, that
he was convicted upon mistaken or perjured
evidence that he is the victim of national prcjU-
lice, and his present situation caused exclusive
ly by the fact that be is au lrishman by birth
and an American citizen by adoption. His
friends having failed to interest the President
and Secretary Of State in his behalf, have made
this appeal to Congress to demand his release,
Or to secure to him fair aud impartial trial,
which they allege he has not yet had.
Mr.. Faulkner has received the thanks Of the
friends Of Cudon in New York, aud will, no
iouJt. Of all true Irishmen throughout the
United Stated, for his prompt and decided ac-
lion in bringing this case to the attention OF
Congress.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
GIeanings.

The Potomac fisheries are yielding unusual
ly badly thus far this season. Very few her
riog have been caught to date, aud not the
usual supply Of rock.
It IS understood that Major Peyton Ran
dolph, Chief Engineer Of the Virginia Midland
railroad, has resigned that position, and that
his resignation has been accepted.
Wade Hampton Bolton, Of Tennessee, llte-
" deceased, left the following provision IN bia
will: give and bequeath the widow and
children Of Gen. Thomas Jonathan jackson
known as Stouewall Jackson. who fell at the
battle Of ChancellorsviIle, Virginia, ten thou
sand dollars, as history tells me his widow
furniture was sold after his death iOr debt.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
News and Times about Winchester.

From the Ne,os and 7imes We collaie tho
following:
Joseph Mills was awarded ten lsshes and
thirty days on chain gang for stealing chick
ems.
Glover, white, and Tolirer, black, left 10
charge Of officers for the PeniteniaIy few
days ago-onc 10 sojourn thcro two years aud
tie other three aud half
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
How Advertising Effects Business.

The man who adveHises bis business, If
what lie offers for sale is honestly what 10
represents it to be, or what it ought to be, is
constantly assisted 10 Lis business by those
who have been attracted TO him and tested
him. 4 buyer has read bis advertisement.
and gone 70 his store, or workshop, or ware
house, whatever it may be, and tried what was
recommended. II it has satisfied him be Is
pleased aud recommends il his neishbor, who
is likely to go to the same place aDd tell bis
neighbor in turn. Ard thus little rillS start
ed by his advertisement Gov in upon lin
from all sides, and The current Of bis business
crows stronger and wider and more rapid, and
be prospers and grows rich, u because to
strict attention 10 business he added judicious
advertising. Bu, for this be might have lin-
gered on in the community for years aud bis
business would scarcely lave been heard Of.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1876-03-18
Berkeley Items.

A.G. Wynkoop, of Iedgesville, Las been
appointed a Notary Public.
A number Of fights occurred at 4 sale 10 the
upper end Of the county.
Rush Couchmau had hi. lee fractured by a
tree falling upon bin