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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

SrIuuTLY SoILEp.-For nice pair Of grey
20c draws call at the Boss Clothing House,
(Blondhcin's old stand, corner King and Far.
lax streets. Nj. BENDHEIM, Proprietor. loct |
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

I,,dilIv's Headache Specific is no quack DOS
trum, but on the contrary chemical compound
that cures headache in 5 to 20 minutes. Du'
ranc's Rheumatic Remedy never fails TO cure
rheumatism. Sold by all Druggists. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

GONE FOR ASSISTANCE. Tho schooner K.
H. Church reported yesterday as ahoIe on
Ragged Point, is we'll up 90 the mud. Her
captain went down to Norfolk 90 the Lady ol
tho lake, yesterday, to secure tho s"rV Ices of
the Baker Bros wrecking tug, in gotiing her
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ARRIVED.
Steamer Express, Baltimore ID Brodcra & Co.
u $ ship Ynntic, for Washington navy yard.
Schr Anna Il Kc!chum, Washington, IT, AM
CT lean Coal Go.
Schr Rachel Vanamsn, Washington. to AM
crcan Coal Go.
SAILED.
Steamer j W Thompson, Loonardtown, By
+ A Reed.
Steamer Mattano, Nomini, b. Jos Rrodors
& Go.
Schr Margaret Lyons. Providence. by AM
crcan Coal Go.
Schr Goo a TraGors, Baltimore, by Z B
Hooo.
Schrs Eiz. Sawyer, CHARLES A. Jones and
Julia A Ward, from Georgetown.
PASSED DOWN FROM GEORGETOWN.
Schr Thomas Bordon Fail River; jennie
RosCanr, Fall Kivcr; a IL Howe, New Bed
ford II \ Hunt Providcaco; Mabel Roso,
Boston, Chas A. Jonos, Charleston, &; IL M
Howcs, New Betfo1d; Eliza Sawyer, st. Ste
phens, \ 3; } Clark, Cam bridgeport
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF FAIRFAX
~ LANDRY virtue CT a decree of the Circuit
Court of Fairfax county, Va, rendered at It's
Juno term. 1877, in tho suit Of John Johns, ir.,
executor, &c, vs. U. w. Barkor, Sc, tho under
signed will sell by public auction, on MONDAY,
the 10Th day of October. 1877, County Court
day. in front Of the Court House OF said county,
between the hours Ole m. and 2 p. m. of that
day, all Of thoso TWO TRACTS OF LAND
belonging 10 the said U. w. Barker, ono con-
tanning 3l2 acres, known rs lot No. :; in tho di-
vision OF tho laLe Presley BArior's estate and
tho other containing - acres, which WAS Mlsn
derived from said oslALn Of Preslay Barker Tho
two tracts adon.
These two tracts Of land aro situate in Tho
county Of Fairfax, near Burke's station, Viz
ginia idland Il. t., and arc worry valuable.
being well wooded and waLoroI. TEoy will DO
cold separately or together, .s The purchaaors
may desire.
forms OF Salo: Ten por cent oI i'll } purchase
money to be pail i'll cash, and tho residue in
thrao cqnal instalmonts ut one, two and three
years, with interest from tho day Of sao; tho
purchaser to give bond. with good personal So
curity, for tho d,rorroi payments Tito to be
rotainol until tho purchase money is fully paid,
with leavo to tho purchaser to Anticipate his
payments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

G. & r. II. R.-A sufficient amount ct the
capital stock Of the Charlottesville aud Rapidan
Eailroad Company having been subscribed. a
,ncoting Of the subscribers will be held at the
office OF Burke Il Herbert, 10 this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

u. S. STEAMER YANrIC.-The u. S. ship
Yantic, which has been unrigged and put out
OF commission, was towcd past this city to-day
by the tug Fortune, on her way 10 the Wash
ington navy yard, where she will be generally
repaired and rcfitted, preparatory to cruise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

kNluIIrs TEMpIARs. old DJminirn tnn
mandery Knights Tcmplars arrived safely at
l.ynchburg. on Tuesday evening" and were Quar-,
tered at the Arlington House. They attended
the promenade concert the same evening" and
The grand banquet, last night They Will r."
turn home via tho Midland Road to night.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY Groen s. Wise,

By GfOen " WlSe,
GReal Estate Agents and Auctionoers.1
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
No By virtue CT two decrees-one OF the Circuit
Nourt for the city Of Alexandria, Va, and ono
p the Corporation Court for SAID t!y-the un-
dersigned Is authorized TO sell by public auction
or at private sale, the following property to wit:
LOT OF GROUND, situated on the west
side Of Royal street, between King and Prince.
beginning "a feet to tho northward of Prince st.,
at tho north limo Of an slley feet wide; thence
north wardly parallel TO Royal street and bind
ing thereon 10 feet S inches thence westwardly
para l.. to Prince street 93 fott sc inches to
Harlows limo; also tho LOT adjoining on tho
north, beginning l l3 (eot inches to tho north
ward OF Prince street.; lhsnce northwardly par
aIul to Royal street and binding thore N ~ Toet
41inches to MI alloy foot wild and ~ feet deep,
and running back lQj feet i inches to Hsrlow's
limo
Tho above lots will be olorod for sslo by pub
lie auction on WEDNESDAY, tho 18th day Of
October, 1877, at T. o clock H., in front Of the
entrance 10 tho Court room, on Fairfax atroot, II
not sold privately before that time.
Terms Of Sale: Ono tonth Of tho purchase
money in hand on tho day OF salo, and tho resi-
duo in throo equal instruments at Z, l. and IS
months; with interest from the day of sale; the
bonds Of tho purchaser to DO givon, with socur-
ity, and tho title to be retained until tho pllr-
chase money is fully paid
w. ARTHUR TAYLOR.
. seD 15-2aWts Comm'r of Sale
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sop 15-2aWts Comn'r. of Sale

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE-By vir-
Y tue Of tho decree of tho Circuit Court Of
Fairfax county, rendered at tho June torn, 1872,
in tho suit Of w. II. Gooding, assignee, VS.. }. H.
Barnes, &c, the undersigned, commissioners OF
sale, will, on MONDAY, tho 18th day OF Octo-
Der, 1871 court day. sell to the highest bidder.
AZ II o'clock NJ, that CERTAIN TRACT OF
LAND whereon James Fox recently resided
This land lies about four miles northwest Of
Fairfax Court House. and near Fox's mill; is
we'll wooded and watered Of good soil and sus.
ceptibe of a high state of cultivation. Persons
desiring to purchase are referred to Mr.. Richard
johnson, who resides noar the premises.
Terms of Salo: So much cash in hand as will
pay the costs and expense; of sale; the residue
in three equal annual payments, to bear interest
from tho day of sale, and to be secured by tho
notes Of the purchaser, with good personal SO.
curity, and retention of title until the last pay
mert is msdo. Conveyancing at tho cost Of tina
purchaser. THOMAS Il. LOVE,
THOMAS MOORE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

New York, Oct. ll.-Stocks declined tt
y, but later roso ! to Il Money G. Gold l0%
Flour dull aud droOpiog. Wheat bale lower
and dull. Corn without decided change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-10-11

In October, when the woods arc glo,io us il
their scarlet and golden drapcry, is the time tc
seek the Autumn leaves and ferns. A severe
cold is often the result OF such pleasure trips
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup always cures coughs
and colds. Use it in this case.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10
TREATMENT OFCABBAGE.

A New Jersey gardener consider salt
necessary to the development of cab
bage, especially in places far from the
coast He finds them more crisp, OF
better flavor, and to keep better when
salt is used than without. He uses il
as follows: "a few days after setting
out the plants, and when they are damp,
either after a rain, or when the dew is
on, take small dish of fine salt, and
walking among the rows, sprinkle lit
tie pinch of salt on the center of each
plant. When the leaves begin to head
Iapply the salt again, scattering il over
the leaves. After this / look them
over occasionally, and if find plants
that do not head well or appear diseas
ed. sprinkle the salt over freely. This
will save all such plants. A quart of
salt is sufficient for five hundre d plants
in one season, although more can be
used with safety. Fruit Recorder.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10
TURKISH ATROCITIES CONFIRMED

1t is reported here that the Turk ks take
no prisoners, and that such of the ad
vance guard were cut off from the mair
body on the 26th were horribly NAL
treated before being put TO death
Four men of the advance suddenly
found themselves separated from theil
companions. They were subjected tc
tortures of which the North American
Indians would be ashamed. Some oi
them had their noses and ears cut off
and all the glands and organs of theil
throats cut out One man was found
still breathing, with his throat cut in this
horrible fashion and managed to tell the
tale of his horrible tortures. 1t hardly
seems possible that the mild-eyed Turk
can be guilty of such wretched atrocities
as this. The Bulgarians fully appreciate
the deliverance which has come to them
and their attitude has already lost some.
thing of its cringing aspect. The men
and women seem to walk with freer air,
to breath as if their breath was their own.
The rayah will soon, happily, be thing
of the past. wish that these people had
had the energy to free themselves but
that, suppose, would have been next to
impossible. In conversation with Mac
Gahan, who unearthed the Bulgarian
atrocities" first, last evening, he remark
ed: Il told the Bulgarians that would
not come back TO them until came with
the Russian army, and I have kept my
word" And so he has.-Edward Kinq
IN Boston Journal.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10
BRIEF SEASONABLE HINTS.

At this season of the year, there are
various apparently small matters re,
requiring attention, on which success
largely depends, but which are apt to
be neglected for want of a reminder.
Young orchard trees may be kept in
good shape at the head by rubbing of
needless or improper shoots while they
are yet small, but many leaves or
branches of such size should not be
disturbed, as this would check growth.
When established trees possess great
vigor, some pruning may be given in
summer, which is sometimes practiced
at the West; but in the Eastern States
1t is rare that a tree will bear such treat
ment without injury. Young peach
trees will bear summer pruning better
than cherry trees; the latter have been
killed by the operation. If your tree.
sre out of shape, better defer the prun.
ing till autumn unless pinching back
will answer.
Suckers at the base of the stem OF
orchard trees should be pulled off af
ter they are in leaf, and they will moi
be likely tosprout again. They should
not be cut off, as ttis practice viii
leave short stumps, which will throw
out new shoots. A good way is te
seize the tops with both hands, plact
the boot between sucker and tree, and
one jerk will separate it. This treat
ment applies to large trees. On small
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10
noG.GOSE GOOD POETRY.

We find the following beautifully i'm
pressive poem in an exchange. From
the account it is evident that there IL
an antipathy between dogs and cats
AFIGHTING DOG.
A man he owned a terrier dorg-
A bob-tailed ornery cuss-
And that there purp got thai theie ii'"i
In many an ugly muss-
For the man was on his muscle,
And the dorg was on his bite.
So TO kick the dorg goned animile
Was sure to raise fight.
A woman owned Thomas cat,
That fit at fifteen pound;
And other cats got up and slid,
When that there cat was round,
The man and his dorg came along one day,
Where the woman she did dwell
And the purp growled ferociously,
Then went for the cat like
He tired to chaw the neck Of the cat,
But the cat he wouldn't be chawed.
So he lit On the back OF that there dorS
And Bit and clawed and chawed!
Oh. the hair it few and the purp he
youled
And the claws went into his hide
And chunks Of flesh were pealed from his
beck
Then finmmuxed, kicked and died.
The man he ripped, and cussed and swore,
As the man gathered brick-bat,
That he would be darned essentially,
If he didn't kill that cat,
But the woman allowed she'd be blessed
if he did
And snatched up the old shot gun,
Which she fired, and peppered his diaph-
ragm
Withsbird shot number cne.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10
GET OUT OF DEBT.

Advices from nearly every State in
the Union assures us of the excellent
condition of the crops. and ofthe favor
able prospects for the future. The pri-
ces, too, for farm produce are, as a rule
considerably higher than duringordinary
years, in which the harvest has been
equally as abundant. A large Weld Of
cereals and other agricultural products
has generally entailed low prices, in ac-
cordance with the inevitable laws ofsun-
ply and demand. The European war
however, is likely to prevent this custo
mary effect, during the present wear
Ofthe supply of grain needed Eby Great
Britain and other countries which do
not raise enough for self-support a
large proportion has, in past years been
furnished by the South of Russia. The
ports on the Black Sea, whence this was
exported, are now blockaded by the
turkish fleet, and supplies from this
source can no longer reach the custo-
mary market.
The demands on thiscountrv are s,,re
therefore, to be much larger than usual
and however abundant our crons tb;s
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cause will probably keep up prices until
the close Of the war II would be highly
unsafe, however, for farmers to speculate
On long continuance Of this, and con-
sequently TO hold back their produce in
expectation Of higher prices. The ten
dency Of modern warfare Is TO a brief,
vigorous campaign or two, and an early
peace; and Immediately on the cessation
Of the present hostilities the prices OF
our cereals are certain TO fall.
The only safe course, therefore, is 10
sell at once, at fair figure, and leaye 10
others the uncertainties and risks Of
speculation. By following this wise
practice there is fair prospect that the
financial pressure, under which our
farmers have been lately groaning, will be
hghtened during the present season, and
it is much to be hoped that the lesson in
economy and thrift which necessity has,
in the last few years, forced upon them,
shall not be forgatten On the advent of
better times. Above all things, the first
use every man should make Of return
ing prosperity is to get rid Of indebted
ness. 1t is the boast of the American
farmer that his position is one Of the
most independent in the country, but
this vaunt can never be truthfully utter
ed by those in debt.
This is the modern form Of the Old
Man of the Sea which never allows rest
or comfort to the wretch who trudges
under its weight. Its pressure, too, is
soon likely to grow heavier, on account
of the contraction of the currency Ger
tain to result from the approaching re
turn to specie payment, and on this ac-
count alone, if on no other, prompt
measures should be taken by every SEN
sible man to clear offall forms Ofindebt-
edness at the earliest possible moment.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10
WHO WAS CASABIANCA!

Owen Casabianca was native of Cor
sica, on which Island he was born in
the year 1873. His father was Louis
Casabianca, a distinguished French pol
itician and naval commander and the
friend of Napoleon. He was captain al
this time of the Orient, one of the lar
gest vessels in the French navy, mag
nifcent ship-ofwar, carrying one hun.
dred and twenty guns and five hundred
seamen. OF Casabianca's mother we
know but little, save that she was a
young and beautiful Corsican lady,..and
devotedly attached to her son. Owen
was her only child,'a handsome, manly
little fellow, with her beauty in his
flashing eyes and dusky hair. She died
while he was yet quite young, and when
the green sod was placed above her grave
the boy left the pleasant valley under
the smiling hills of Corsica to. go with
his father and tread the hard deck of a
war vessel. Mere child as he was, Casa
blanca soon grew to love his fathers dam
gerous calling, and became a favorite
with all on board. He was made mid
shipman, and at the early age of ten
years participated with his father in the
battle of the Nile. The ship caught fire
during the action. Soon after, Captain
Casabianea the father, was wounded by a
musket ball. Not yet disabled, he was
struck in the head some minutes later
by splinter which laid him upon the
deck insensible. His gallant son, I'M
conscious of the chieftainIs doom, still
held his post at the battery, where he
worked like the hero he was. He saw
the flames raging around him: he saw
the ships crew deserting him one by one
and the boy was urged to flee. With
courage and coolness beyond his years,
he refused to desert his post. Worthy
son of Louis Casabianca, he fought on
and never abandoned the Orient till the
whole of the immense vessel was in
flames. Then seeking refuge on float
ing mast, he left the burning ship be-
hind him. But he was too late. The
final catastrophe came like the judg-
ment doom. With an explosion so tre-
mendous that every ship felt, it to the
bottom, the Orient blew up, and from
among the wreck the next morning was
picked up the dead, mangled body ofthe
young hero, whose story, romance and
poetry can not make more heroic than
it was.-Yo'tth's Companion.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10
A BAR-ROOM JURIST.
He Tries to Explain the Extradition Treaty.

The amount of erudition, acumen,
and profound legal lore possessed by
the common saloon frequenter is really
wonderful. 1t is in cases where the
most intricate points of international
lay are to be considered that this intel
lectual luminary shines forth. Major
Malardey, who was once Second Lieu
tenant of a military company, is shin
ing specimen of this peculiar class.
Yesterday he was engaged in hoisting a
breezy schooner" of beer in a Gold Hill
saloon, when he was accosted by an
inveterate wag who knew the old mans
weakness.
major, I've heard argument this
morning. You know it is reported that
Edward Malim, who robbed Lou Drexler,
is safe on a ship bound for Australia.
Now, l contend if he lands on that shore
he is free man, and that there is no
way to get him back"
"You are mistaken, sir" replied the
Major. in his most pompous style, "quite
mistaken, sir. You must surely know
that there is existing between England
and the United STATES an extradition
treaty for the benefit of both countries
Australia being under the British flag, it
is of course part of England, and there
fore must conform to the laws which
govern. The logical deduction, my
friend, is that you are wrong. To a
mind not deeply imbued with the'truths
andaxioms Observation-Disclosures,
it may seem unjust to bring a man back
after he has spent all. his plunder in
making his escape. But the ineYorable
law of Rights rules all deStinies."
"But how would you bring The man
back, Major"
by extradition, sir, by extradition.
Nothing is easier. Let me explain the
law and its origin. In the first place
you must know"
Hold on, Major" exclaimedlthe iokist.
Il want 10 know if there is no other way
of getting this MIalim back9"
No other way than by extradition.
There Is no alternative
Now don't you think they could Ma
lin (mail him) back?" The diagram
that was intended to accompany this
joke has been lost. 1t is hoped that the
parenthetical explanation will be suffi-
cienf.-Gold Hill Nelcs.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10
MANY WHO ARE SUFFERING

from the effects Of the warm weather and are
debilltated, are advised by physicians to tax e
moderate amounts Of whisky two or three
times during the day. In a little while those
who adopt this advice frequently increase
the number OF drinks" and in time become
confirmed lnebriates. A beverage which
will not create thirst for intoxicating liquors
and which is intended especially for the ben-
eft OF debilitated persons, whether at home
or abroad, is DIR, Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic.
Containing the juices # many medicinal
herbs, this preparation does not create an
appetite tof the intoxicating cup. The nour-
ishing and the liIe supporting properties OF
many valuable natural PRODUCTIONS contain
ed In IL, and well known TO medical men
have most strengthening influence A
single bottle of the Tonic will demonstrate
Its valuable qualities. For debility arising
from sickness, over exeItiOn or from any
cause whatever, a wineg assfull OF Sea Weed
Tonic taken after meals will strengthen the
stomach and create an appetite for whole
some food. To all who are aDout leaving
their homes. we desire TO say that the excel
lent effects of DIR. Schenck's seasonable REM
edies, Sea Weed Tonic. and Mandrake Pills,
are particularly evident when taken by
those who are injuriously affected by a
change of water ana diet. No person should
leave home without taking a supply OF these
safeguards along. For sale by I Druggists.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-08-10

trees, the suckers may be taken out
clean with a small gouge.
Crafts, set in spring, should be pro-
tected from this injury of the sprouts
which spring up at their base, and
these should be timely rubbed of. II
the gratis are set i'll young Seeding
stocks, it is Of great Importance to rub
off these shoots at the first moment of
their starting, or serious injury and
check will be gived TO the young trees.
Some trees, newly set out, remain
dormant for a long time, and finally
dry up and die. This may generally
be prevented by watering, not at the
root, which would be likely TO do more
harm than good, but on the bark of
the stem. An easy mode is to place q
tuft of hay among the branches, and
to secure it there by tying; wet this
hay once a day, and the moisture from
it will trickle down the bark and pre-
vent it from drying. Watering the
roots is never needed before the trees
are in full leaf, ard even then it usually
does more harm than good. The
great point is to keep the soil clean
and mellow about the yourg tree,
which is easily aud rapidly performed
L.
Register trees which have been re-
Gently set out, in a book, before the
labels are lost This is easy done by
taking q row at a time, and beginning
with every one at the same end.
Flowerbeds should be kept clean and
mellow by the use of the steel rake as
often as once a week. This will pre-
vent weeds from ever making their ap-
pearance, and save much labor in
wedding, and prove a great benefit to
the plants.
Grapes should have the punches
thinned out in time, SO as. not to over
bear. Many vines and vineyards have
been rnined by overbearing, and the
grapes have at the same time been re-
duced in size and flavor.
Evergreen screnes. should never be
sheared, but kept in shape by pinch
ing or cutting back at the right time
the leaders early in summer, the side
shoots, which grow later, later in the
season. Remember, the top should be
sharp. like the peak of a gothic roof,
and never fiat or rounded, which
shades the growth below; and some of
tie nltural irregularity of surface
should be given 10 the same.
Lawns should not be cut too short
Ii is better to set the mower TO cut
rather high. Grass, like all other
plants. depends on its leaves. Bare
spots Oh the lawn are sometimes caus-
ed by close cutting, poor soil and dry
weather. A good strong mat of grass
will pass the winter best.-COuntry
Gentleman.