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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
EUCTEO~ SHLES.

COMMISSIONERS SALE-By virtue OF
~ the decree of the Circuit Court of Fairfax
county, entered up at November term 1870 IN
the suits of w. Powell vs.. NJ j.. Worsterr,
Richard Hirst and others, the undersigned,
commissioners named in said decree, will on
MONDAY, the 18th day of May, 1876, Court
day, at o'clock p m., in front Of the door OF
the Court House of said county, sell to the high
est bidder the following LOTS OF Lam D -
Lot No. l, containing 80 acres. rood and 81
poles. and lot No. 2, containing II acres : roods
and IS poles; said two lots constituting lot No.
in the division Of the real estate of the late
VIM. Nelson and were purchased by Richard
Hirst This land lies near Langley, in thrifty
neighborhood, and is of good quality.
Terms Of Sale: SO much cash in hand as will
psy the costs of suit and expenses of sale, and
the residue in three equal annual payments, to
bear interest from the day of sale, AM TO be Sc
cures: by the notes Of the purchaser, with good
personal security, and the title to be retained
until the last payment is made
F. L. SMITH,
THOMAS MOORE,
Fairfax CO., ap 15-w4w Comm'rs OF Sale.
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BY Green Il Wise,

Real Estate Agents and Auctloneers.J
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN Allen
' ANDRIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, FOR
: ALE-Ender the authority of the decree OF
the Circuit Court of Al.xandria county, Viz
gnis, in the suit of Roach's executors vs.
Roachs devisees, passed at the May term, 1875.
of said court, the undersigned. who was appoint
ed commissioner for that purpose, will sell by
public auction On SATURDAY, the 10th day
Of May, 1876, at Y m, at the east front Of the
Market House. in the city of Alexandria, Va,
lae property, in said county. known as
PROSPECT HILL"
late the residence of James Roach, deceased, on
the south side Of the Arlington turnpike, and
On tie west side of the Alexandria Canal, bind
ing on both, containing about two hundred and
tWenty-tOur acres
About l40 acres of it is rich bottom land, val
liable for agricultural purposes, and especially
valu.bl tor its rich deposit: OF brick clay
The remaining 81 acres extend to the top OF
the bluff and front on the county road from
Alexandria to Georgetown On this is II 5ssEEaa
LARGE BRICK MANSION. with Sta. -assa
bles and all necessary outbuidings, the site be-
ing unsurpassed by any in the county, or It's
vicinity
The estate has been surveyed and divided
into a number of parcels, one Of 81 acres, en-
brucing the Mansion House, &C.; another of ii
acres, IN the bottom, with Frame House, Barn,
&c another OF s. acres, in the bottom, with no
buildings.
A number of small lots, binding on the canal.
each coatainn, about acres, and other parcels:
In addition to the foregoing, also, a TRACT
OF LAND in said county on Four Mile Run,
on the county road from Alexandria to gorge
town. about cqli distant from Washington,
Alexandria and Georgetown containing about
IS a Or. II ,. This place has q valuable WA
TEE POWER, for either mill or u factory,
and the lard is Of fair lIaily.
Also WELV ACRE LOT OF GROUND
near the last mentioned tract, lying south OF and
binliug on the w. y .. Il K.
Terms: Twenty per cent of the purchase
motley cash; the residue in three equs install
ments. at six, twelve and eighteen months re-
spcct!vely, with interest, to be secured by bonds
Of the purchaser with good PERSONAL security
Title to be retained until full payment OF pur-
chase money, and land to be resold at purchas'
er's risk or cf.ult in meeting bor.ds at maturity.
S. FERG USON BEACH,
an l3-eots Commissioner
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By r. a. krrby, AuctiOneer.

COMMISSIUNER' SALE-Under de-
~ cree of the Corporation Court of Aiexai-
dria city, entered ut the December term, 1879
in the cnancery cause of Jacob Stout W. Fran
els A. Dickens ct a., the Undersigned will pro-
Gee to sell, by public auction, IN front Of the
Market House. on Royal street. Aex"ntrin;
Va, ut II o clock m., on SArU RDA4, April
I'd, 1876, ali thai excellent FARM, with Tn"
improvements thereon, containing about oOo
acres, known MS "OSSIAN HALL" and now
occupied by the said Dickens. This farm IS
in Fairfax county, Va, and admirably located
on the waters of Accotink run, near the Little
River turnpi>e, and the w. c., V. NJ. y q. 5.
T. K. 1t is convenient to Alexandria, George
town and Washington.
Terms: One fifth of the purchase money in
cash; the residue IN SIX twelve and eighteen
months, with six per cent interest, secured by 3
retention o. tie title to the property sold. ana
the purchasers bonds, with personal surety.
Cost Of conveyancng t. be borne by purchaser.
u. l.. SHOOT,
GEO A. VI USHBACH,
COURTLANDTH III. oMl TH,
Commissioners Of Sale.
N.B.-For further information apply to u. l..
Smoot, Acxandcia, Va. NH Z3-,s
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Libel suit.

RELEIGH n. g., April 2l-John D. Came
ron, enuor OF the Raleigh Daily N VS., and
Clark BIackrali and Others, stock holders q the
News PuoIishi' Company indicted for libel 10
changing josiah inrner ir., with attempting to
buy If Matthew A'watcr, candidate Tor the
last Leg stature from the county OF Orarge with
the promise of the per diem, that lie (lurDrr)
might hrc,.ue candidate, ware tried yesterday
before Judge Henry. The jury after ten min
utes consultation, returned verdict OF mot
guilty"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

LOCAL RREVITIES,

| The new steam tug Fannie NJ. Gilbert was
launched at GcorgctOWG, yesterday.
Mr.. Daniel Morgan, paymaser Of the Mid
land Road, is engaged in paying off the en-
ployees on the upper end of that road. He was
in Danvle, yesterday.
The evening train on the w & O. railroad
from and after Tuesday next, the 25'h lnst.,
will ruu to Round Hill, ms cad OF Lee, burg,
passing the latter place at GAO o. N.
The Montpelier Female Humane Assoca-
ton Was resurrectcd to day 10 the Corporailou
Court of this city by a suit brought against its
corpo'ators for the amount of a printing bill.
The Conservative Cuunty Committee will
hold meeting at the Auditors's office to-
night, to make arrangements for the approach
ing election.
The Steamer Columbia, which formerly ran
90 the Potomac. has recently been overhauled
at be dry duck, iu Baltimore. Her upper
works have been remcde!ed, improving and
modernizlug the appearance of the boat.
A boy who was assisting officer Arnold to
eXtlnguIsh the street lamps, at an early hour
yesterday morning, was attacked at the corner
Of Wolfe and Henry streets by two negro men,
who attempted to take his ladder away; he sue
ceedcd, however, in getting loose FROM them
and they ran of.
FIRE IN KING GEORGE CoUNTY.-C. G.
Delarues store at Ii Grange, King George
county, was totally destroyed by FIRE on Mon.
day night The cat upset the lamp and set the
kerosene barrel on fire. The s,orehouse, which
belonged to DR.. Wallace, was not insured. The
stock was insured Tor 81 2OU.
THE GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF DRY
GOODS. Tue large safe u dry goods at Green
& Williams auction. room, corner OF Tenth and
streets, Washington, is attractng large nun
bers of buyers, and hundreds of dollars worth
Of dry goods, carpets &C., are daily purchased.
The prices at which goods are sold are perfect.
Iy astounding, and it is scarcely to be wonder
ed at that eur citizens are SO eager to avail
themselves of this golden opportunity to pur-
chase goods at considerably less than cost price
Al the present rate OF sale all the vast stock
will be disposed of in short time, 80 that
those 10 search If bargains will do we'll to make
their purchases without delay. Sales every
day ut 10 a. %. and y. 20.
81" Why does Alexandria county claim the
Delegate to fill the vacancy occasiored by Wm.
II. Fowle's resignation? We who want only
our rights that wurc given to Us by agreement,
think Mr.. Geo A. Mushhach has Withdrawn
too quickly, although Influenced by desire
to keep harmony and peace in the ConserVa-
tive ranks, as he had noIhng to do with Great
Jog the wait t harmony therein.
ENQUIRER.
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From .SieXicO.

LAREDO, TEXAS, April 2l.-Col. Stationery.
err, cuul,uapdius the revolutousts, having on
dne-day learned thar Quintoro was about
twelve miles below with 100 men, went out TO
mcet him. \ fight lasting several hours &C.
Cured. when q !intoro was compelled 10 re-
tire. Satomeyvr pressed him heavily, forcing
him across he RIO Grand uto Texas. l. is
reported that q rutoro lost s,veraI 10 killed
and wuunipd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

lNsANE.-In the County Court Of Cu'pcper
on Monday, the case Of the Commonwealth: Vs..
Hoffman, for paciug a log or stones on the
Virginia Midland Railroad, was tried on side
issue, and plead Insanity. The jury brought
in u verdict of insanity at he time of the con-
mission OF the alleged offence, and also that
Hoffman is now insane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
AUCTFD" S3LES.
FOR g a IF

H.ss.A FOR SALE.
sEiS Will be sold by public auction, on SAT-
URDAY, April 22d, 1876, at IL O clock m . in
front of the Market House, Royal street. that
very desirable T q STORY BRICK
DWELLING HOUSE, No. 1859 King ST., now
occupied by DR.. A. f. Cox.
at the same time and place will be offered for
sale TWO BUILDING LOTS on the north
side of Prince street near Payne.
Terms made known at sale.
ap 1881 +. A. kEkBY, Auctr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

y lTuDRAwN.-Mr. Geo. \. niushbach has
Withdrawn from the contest for the Cousrrva-
tive nomination for the House Of Delegates III
favor of Mr.. Henry w. Fvbrey, who will now
doubtlpss walk over the course
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
Hon. ssObert TO0nlbs.

DR.. j. S. Pemberton-Dear Sir take pleas
ure in giving my testimony to the virtues o1
your excellent Globe Flower Syrup. having
used several bottles myself tor an obstinate al
results. 1t is certainly the BEs remedy have
ever used, and quite pleasant to the taste
Yours truly, ROBERT 1ooMbs.
Globe Flower Cough Syrup cures Colds,
Coughs, Bronchitis, Hoasrseness, = Asthma,
Whoopiug Cough, Group, Peurlsy! Pain and
Soreness ia the Breast, and Will positively cure
Consum ption. We shall publish in the Gazette
TESTIMONIALS of great ind good men Of the ma,
ton, whose words cannot be doubted in regard
to the merits OF Globe Flower Syrup. We pre-
fer to lot them speak.
Globe Flower Syrup for sale oy mn,
Il. S. LEADGEATER s BSO.
ns-None genuine unless signed MERHhltL
s. COUDEN, successors to DR.. j. 5. Pelnbcrton.
Read the Curious Story"-tree at the Drug
Stores up lS-lnl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
Execution.

New YORK April 2l.-John R. Dolau, the
murderer oi James H. Noe, was hung this
morning 10 the Toomhs prison yard at 9:37
O'clock He died with, a struggle, and
walk d TO his doom w.;il self possession. He
brought out at 9:35, and walked firmly to the
4,aIlows in the sunllght. He stood uuder the
gibbct bu, minute. The rope Was cut with
"a thud aud the body rose iu the air. He strug-
sIed but lit'le, and died comparatively easy.
Djlan wrotv letter to his ccunsel last night,
tbs liking him for his strenuous efforts 10 his
behalf and repeating bis decla nation of inno-
ceuce Of he murder o! Mr., Noe.
Second Dispatch.
New York, April 2l.-Dolan slept but lit
tie las light and was up early this morning,
when he attended mass in the prison chapel
his wife being also present. Alter taklus
leave Of his vile h. retired to his cell, where
he joined in religious deVolions with the clcr
gy,uru who have attended HIM all along. The
execution was TO have taken place at nine, but
as a reprieve was looked for the event was
post o1ed for halt an hour Al $50 the sheriff
notified Dolao that it was sine Tor the gaow*.
His arms were PM lned and the black CAP
placed on bis head He looked very hushed
anu "ntu He sG'ou uEutl. JUG iopc nc iooheu
up at it and then az the pectators. His manner
was perfectly sct-po,sass"d and he exhibited
no emotion of any kid. After praying with
his coutesoors the back cap was drawn over
his face. A few seconds elapsed the sheriff
gave the signal and DJlau's body shot up ioto
the air. save few cnuvuislvc movements #
the Chet aud the effort oil the hands to lit
themselves upward, 10 other sigus Of suffering
were 10 be observed. AID after convulslve
shuidcr passed through the whole body all
trace Of life had left it. He died remarkably
easy for 50 poxtrtuI man, his n ok MOI being
brokct.. His heart ceased beating after he bad
been suspended Is! minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
The Potato Bug.

New YORK, Aprll 2l.-rhe potato bug has
mad, its appearance on Long Island IN grea
Plumbers, and sad havoc is being made among
the early crops. All the farmers have suffered
severely. la ploushing up the gruuod bushels
Of these insects ore found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 81, l976.-The
Senate was not in session, having adjourned
until Monday next.
The House, after discussion, and sundry
amendments, passed the bill in relation to the
corporators in corporations pursuing the dis
tillery business.
The order Of the day (private bills) was
then taken up, AMI uu;nber of private bills
passed.
Among the bills reported was oue tor the
relief of Emily f. Dixon, which was ordered
to be printed.
A bill for the relief of Geo. Smith, of Cul
pepper county, Was referred.
Also a bill for the relief of G. w. Campbell,
of Virginia.
The House passed the bill putting the In
diars under the Jurisdiction Of the War De-
rartmcnt.
HABEAS CORPUS.
The habeas corpus case was continued at the
City H Tall to-day. Mr.. Christy concluded bis
argument.
THE oTTMAN CASE.
About one o'clock this Afternoon w. II.
Otman appeared 10 the Criminal Court,
before Judge Macarthur, and gave bail
for his uext trial 10 the sum of $l2 900.
The following named became his bonds
men: Benjamin L. Summey, for SO, 500; Geo.
T. Sheldon, for $4,000; William +. Kennedy,
for 81 900; William Myers, for 81 900; John
Rooney So 500
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
ST.. PAuLs CHURCH CEMETERY. The Gem

ST. PAUL's CHURCH CEMETERY. The Gem
etery of ST. Paul's Church is being put in first
rate order The fences have all been neatly
wtitewashed, new sods put in where the grass
was wora out or dead, and all dead shrubbery
aud trees removed The tomb known as tue
Female Strangers Grave" which has been
10 diiapidated condition for a long tune, has
been cleaned up and repaired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

"a friend in need is friend indeed. Hucl
friend is DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, wilct
should be in every family; it on ~ cIS's -
cls. a bl tile and may save many doctor OIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

FISH REpoRT-Since yesterdays report the
receipts of fish at FiShtowu have Increased con-
siderably, and prices have fallen. There have
been received about 5000 shad, $4,000 her
rings and 500 buuches OF rock aud perch. ohad
sold from Sl4 to SIT per hundred, hcrrusS
from $40. 81 to $ll 80 per thousand, rock ~
cents per bunch aud perch Is cents per bunch.
The supply of perch is small and prices arc
consequently good,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

CORNERSTONE LAYING-Thc conversions
Of the new Methodist Episcopal Church South,
at Fairfax Court House, will be laid on Thursday
next uuder the auspices of Henry Lodge Of
Masons Of that village Andrew Jackson Lodge
of this city has couditionalIy accepted an lpvl-
tation to attend and participate iD the exercises.
1t is expected that large number of Masons
ADD other visitors from this city and the sur
rounding country will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

The ST. AsAPH STREET TRACK.-The hear
ng OF the Indictment against the Alexandra
aud Washington Railroad Company for MAIN
tanning nuisance on St. Asaph street, will
take place Tomorrow before the Corporation
Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
BANKRUPTCY.
The stock of q New Y ork Wholesale importing
DRY GOODS.

consisting in part of the stock of the late firm of
4. NJ s. B. j. McStave & Co.. of New York.
Important to the trade and public. Over STA
600 worth Of Foreign and Domestic DRY
GOODS at auction, at their large and spacious
store corner Tenth and D streets, Washington,
ID c. commencing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21
RELIGIOUS SERVICES. The Union Prayer
Meeting at the Nj. +. Church South Was large

RELIGIOUS SERVICES. The Union Prayer
Meeting at the NJ. +. Church South was large
~ attended last evening. The meeting was
conducted BY the pastor, Rev. MIR. Waugh.
Rev. W. s. Pcnick aud w. &. Webb deliver, d
addresses. Rev. DR.. Nichols pronounced the
bcncdictlnu. After the above service Rev. w.
[. Webb opeued his church to CONVERSE with
eIqurerS. \ large numbcr were present., who
seemed 10 take deep interest III the proceed.
lngS. lu the course OF the evening three per
sons prutcSScd conversion. The pastor was as
sisted by Rev. Drs Nichols and A. j. Porte.
Service to- night will commence 1T s y clock
but MIR. Webb will Conduct short prayer
meeting half an hour before the regular meet
ing opens
DELEGATES ELECTED. The following have
been elected as delegates from the Episcopal
Churches Of this city 10 the CouLcil, which
meets here n ct month -
81. paurs Church Delegate, Major John
W. dieen; aternat". Gen. NJ. d. Corse
Grace Church: Delegate, H. H. Service
alternate, Charles King.
The delegates tr,m Christ Church will nro
badly be elected uext Monday.
POLICE REpoRT.-Atfairs at police head
quarters this morning were quiet aud only one
prisoner was before the Mayor.
John Kennedy, hailiug from WASHINGTON,
Tor being drunk on the street, was ordered &c
leave the city.
Wexford Warz and James Brown, two sick
colyred men. were sent to the Aims House 70,
treatment.
SIX dodgers were accommodated at the sta
ton house last night.
The ST. ASApH STREET TRACK.-The hear
lDg OF the Indictment against the Alexander,
aud Washington Railroad Company for main
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

Oh SACKS COFFEE; Rio, LaGauyrs,
oO Msrscaito, Ceylon and Java; bought
after the decline by g. VIM. RAMSAY,
ap2 Corner King and ST. Asaph SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

BY Wash. y. Williams, AuctiOncer.
Washington, u. T.
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LOCAL ITEMS.

WEATHER PRoBABlLlTits.7 nnr De eI2
usnt Odice of the Ch'et StgMa' G ~ "aSA-
" 'antou, D. G april 81, lS76-lo:oo a. IN -
E1r the Made States, northwest WINS i.S'"s
tsrometer, followed by cooler clear weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

Opened THIS DAY some very CHEAP
~ INGRAM CARfETS.
D. f. WILMER.
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AKkET GARDEN FOR RENT.

AVA -
SIX ACRES OF GOOD LAND, on the
Loeb abar farm just Gorth of the Canal locks,
now occupied by Mr.. Powerful rs market gar
den, will be rented for the ensuing year or ess-
cd for d term of years to good tenant, At res-
sonable rates.. Possession given on tho first of
the year. Apply NJ this office. dec 2o-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

MOTHER Lot OF THAT EXCELLENT
n JAPAN TEA FOR FIFTY CENTS
The demand for this fine Tea continues to in
crease. No such article has ever been offered
to the public before. One trial and you will
continue to use 1t
GEO. McBHRNEY s. SON,
NH d l66 and 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

FOR RENTING STOKEHOUSE No.
E#i lat King street. adjoining the drug store OF
Messrs. Janney s. 60. Possession given April
9TH. Apply to ~
NH 7-eott w. b. GRE('tl<T.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

FOR KENT-A comfortable two. story
fa BRICK HOUSE, e!igibly located. Poe
session It once Aprly al this iii &c. apl3-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

NEW GOODS-Putty IN cans and tubs,
~ Compound Phosphorus Pills, Bromo
Chlorslum, c cam of'Tartar, Blue Stone Da-
Wilson'S ryringes, Tapioca, Upham's Fresh
Meat Cure, Sharp and Dohmes Preparation of
Beef, Wine and iron, Powdered Verdigris and
Green's August Flower.
feh 10 JANNEY s. co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

rUNPOWDER TEAS; an entire new line.
" &. VIM. RIA MSAY,
sp2I Corner King and st. Asaph SITS.
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ron SALE OK kENT.

aos FOR RENT-TWO desirable Dwell
& LING HOUSES, ON north Washington st.
Kent 5000 Apply at this office. ap lS-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1876-04-21

MESS MACKEREL, in barrels and kits,
I'VE just received by
An Il &. VIM. RAMSAY.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1876-05-31
PLASTER As A FERTILIzER.

DR.. VIM. Wetherill writes to the Hunterdon
Repu6lican as follows:
Mn EDITOR IL see IN your issue Of May
4th an article, in Rural Topics ON Gypsum
(pfaster), III which the writer says IT'S action
is involved IN a good deal of mystery. Now
believe it is well understood by scientific
farmers that the action of Plaster of Paris on
grass and vegetation generally is merely to
attract moisture to the roots Of the plants,
and thereby facilitate their growth. The
Plaster Of Paris has this effect may be easily
proven by placing small portion Of ground
plaster in dry path ON hot summer day.
Very little change is made on the spot during
the heat Of the day, with regard to moisture,
because the evaporation caused by the warmth
of the sttt goes on ms rapidly as tbs absorJ-
ton BY the Plaster; but il allowed to remain
over night, damp spot may be found, of
course in proportion to the amount Of plaster
used. AS grass is more benefited by an
farm product, plaster applied to the ground
on which grass is growing facilitates the
growth of 1t moro perhaps than any other
plant. Hence 1t is useless on wet soil. Maize
being succulent plant, 1t is also benefited IN
like manner when gypsum is applied to rs
roots.
do not desire to stimulate controversy.
This theory is not mere spccd1atfoni Dr..
Franklin observed that the grass grew more
rapidly near q certain path where wofktnen
passed and repassed who were engaged in
working Plaster of Paris, and that the IN
crease was due to particles Of it which fell OF
were knocked from their shoes and clothing
in passing. The action Of Plaster of Paris Il
identical with that of many other minera
products, such as caustic, potash, salts o
tartar end even common salt Chloride Of So
dium). Some Of these by being exposed tc
the open air for length of time are entirely
dissolved by the moisture which they attract
from the atmosphere. 1t Is general conceded
believe, that gypsum supplies very little nu.
triton to the plant, and that growth is pro
NOTED from the cause above stated. 1t IL
known, Of course, that common salt, in con.
siderable quantities. will destroy vegetation,
except in marine plants, such as asparagus.
This is owing to the poisonous effect Of the
chlorine which IT contains. Gypsum mixed
with unslacked lime will slack it rapidly, when
exposed to the open air, by converting it into
hydrate. Salt will have the same effect ia
smaller extent.
consider gypsum the most valuable and
economical fertilizer with which we are ac
quainted. Much benefit may be derived from
mixing few bushels Of it with each load Of
lime as 1t is unloaded. This makes IL more
soluble, and it is therefore more readily alb
sorbed by vegetation.
VIM. WETHERILL.
] Lambtrtvillc, May III, 1873.