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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29
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Bv Harrisoa s. " Neal Agclioncer;.
WILL be sold in Alcxsndril Va, on Sal
w URDAY, June2d, l611I7, on the premises.
the VALUABLE REAL ESTATE II Ihoma:
Smith, consisting Of Dwellings, St9c"houses ana
Lots. ,, o,,>,.v pu1ru
No. 1.-Two large TWO STHHI bhlCh
STOREHOUSES, Nos. 81 and 30, situated On
the S. E. corner OF King and Lee streets; SIS SIS
one THREE STORY BRICK DWELLlN"'
No s. adjacent on Lee street nm Du;T,
No 1-Lsrce LOT with + IA " = Whh
LING ON Lee street, noar Citizens Bank
M 9-TWO FRAME DWELLINGS, NOS
"a snd II with fine LOTS attached, on wolfe
near Fairfax St: Get ,.,,p urrrrn.
Ne, A-Lsrge LOT with FRAME BUILD
ING on Fairfax street For particulars OF
boundary, &c, and parties desiring to purcnsz1e
ut private sale enquire Of Harrison q v Neal
No. Ii north Royal street.
Terms made known on day OF sale my ~
TRUSrEES' SALE OF VALUABLE
MILL PROPERTY undersigned,
a. Trustees' will offer by public suction, on ne
nYemises on the 18TH DAY OF THE SlALH
MONTH (June) 1877, at . O'clock p. m, ins1
VALUABLE MILL PROPERTY, near N m
coin Loudoun county, Va, kRo or y Is I'm
NEY'S MILL, with TWENTY az H;HNN
ACRES OF LAND, q large M 4 n 3 =
4SIISC and TWO SMALLER DWELL.
iNGS, The mill is Of brick nearly new, Anu
baa iii the modern improved machinery IN
n,mdinp q middling purifier. a long credit WIZ
he GIVEN. If not sold, tho null Will DC lo' ren'
to the hgest bidder. ,,rnpv,
JAS. H. JEW Ell,
Loudoun county, my 9-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

[Rcul Estato gents and Auct:oMeers. -,
yyhITABLE KING STREET PROPER
Y TY AT PUBLIC SALE-The underslgn-
ed will offer for sale by public auction; Ga the
premises below meutionodi on SATU KDAt,
the 9th day Of June, 1871, At y ocIocE NJ, vHo
Nos. 30 Ill and All King street, and tho THREE
STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE On Fsyette
alley, in tho rssr of the sane under suthority ~,
Of two deeds of trust, ope Of Whicn is dated July
lst' 1856, and is racordel in lber K, No; >. page
$780, and tho other dated November -, 1901, r9-
co or in liber 7. No ), folio 49, land records
Of Alo1andris county, Va.
Terms Of Sale: One fourth cash; the remslrd.
or at one, two and three yoars, with interest, TO
he secured by tho bonds Of tho purchaser una b
deed Of trust on the property; the purchaser 10
paw tho taxes for 1877 AMI sill the c'St5 OF lrsh'
fer of tho title.
ANDREW JAMESON,
Trngt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

APPOINTMENT REVOKED. AS announced 10
yesterdays Gazette, the Rev. Frederick D.
Powers was to have preached in the Baptist
Church tomorrow night, but owing to a prear'
raueemeut for holding he union prayer meeting
at the. same place, the appointment Of MI
Powers has been revoked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

ssF To TIE LADIES. We have just reeeiy,
ed worry largo and superior stock Of LOW
QUARTER SHOES, in all of the late styles.
They IRE handsome and durable. THESE
GOODS ARE FIRST CLASS, and they will
be sold for much loss than they rsn be bought
elsewhere.
my16 WADDEY, Il king ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

The winners at the Louisville races yesterday
we're McWhirt Courier and Fair Play. Me-
Whittier won nexpectodIy 10 9:30t, the fastest
tWo.mic time on record.
Fletcher Harper, senior member OF the firm
of Harper Bros, died in New York this morn
ing Of gastric fever. Deceased was n his 12l
wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

OF HEALTH NOTICE.

Office Board Of EIoAlth May IS, 1877.
Families aro hereby notified that the city gar
bsse cart will resume its rounds on Juno 4!h,
Stops ard all other kinds liquid garbage must
be put into vessels AKA placed convenient to tho
cart AL persons violating tbs law with rotor
onco TO tho throwing Of garbage and other Ilth
against as tie law directs. Any deroliction oa
the part OF the driver Of tho cart should be
promptly reported TO this o!iioo.
BY order of the Board Of Health:
NV 29-eo3y JOSEPH HOPKINS, Sect Y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29
SPECIAL NOTICES.

sa- LOOK LOOK We have had sent Us
from large retailer in New York city quito q
lot of LADIES BOOTS which are q little out
of STYLE They will be sold at about one fourth
of their cost. Ask for Job lot at
my1S WADDEY'H, Il King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

SAMPLE MERCHANTS. The Auditor OF Pub
lie Accounts has decided that uoder the Mottett
LIQUOR bill s4uplo merchants selling liquor by
sample throughout the State have only TO pay
the regular lic5use tex of $3.50 required from
the resdent merchants, and no more. This
decision makes difference Of from SOU to
S400 in favor Of the nonresident sample mer'
chants
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29
ICE CREAM, SODA WATER, &e

ICE CREAM, SODA WATER, DE.
NOTICE.
respectfully inform my customers ail tue
public generally that having Improved my IA
cilities for tho manufacture OF
ICE CREAM,
I am now prepared to furnish families, picnic&
and parties at tho lowest rates with 4 superior
article, in quantities 10 suit.
MyICE CREAM PARLORJ will be found
Is comfortable as any in the city, they having
recently been reftted fer the comfort and con,
vsnience Of my patrons, who VIII 90 served a.
all hours with DELICIOUS CREAM Of sny
desired favor and ice cold SODA WAL EN-
made of the purest Syrups.
FRUIT Of all kinds in Season.
A large line of CONFECTIONEY GOODS,
such as CANDIES, NUTS &C.. constantly on
hand and for sale Wholessls and re;sl 81 bottom
No. 3 north Fairfax ST..
nv 22-3m Alexandra, Va.
Tee COLD SODA, VICHY, KIssENGEH
BEDFORD WATERS.
FIVE CENTS PER GLASS;
Calizaya Syfups
AtJANNEY + cos. Branch Store,
al N. w. cor. King and Royal streets
------------ ------------------
4 NYTHINt1 you may need in the building
NH Il B.F PEAhE & co.
MARYLAND HAMS, canvasscd, small
VXl sizes, cheap. oon
DRrME VALENCIA ORANGES just re-
I ceived by 1,o,v
| ape tI: W N. n1e an 90 /
~UCUMBER PICKLES for asle in qusnt:'
~ ties to suit BY nr,,n
| apl4 >. =. q \. VI ID = l.S
IDOYAL BAKING POWDER. in quartz.
II and half pound tins, for sale by
mv19, =. j. O. s. T. MILBURN.
THERMOMETERS, assorted sizes. and ST
| Il very low prices, for sale by
| nv 10 I. s. LEADBEATER& BIO.
VvsRY OLD FRENCH BRANDY, strictly
w medicinal, Tor sale by
my Is GHO. hcbUhNh1 DUR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

NEW YORK, MSy .H.-Stocks weak. Money
:. Gold lUis Flour dull and declining. Wheat
quiet and heavy. Corn 4alc better
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29


DODEMER'S ALKALINE EFFERVES.
ID CENT ApER[ENT.
This preparation IS q combination OF the salts
contained in several rainoral waters. 1t has the
immense advantage to act as an apor;en as well
IS diuretic No pra0sraton, therefore, IS
more desirable. Price - els. Just received
myaG WAKEFIELD s. HALL.
JTARVgST TOOLS ATS KING STREET.
IL CORNER OF ROY Adjust received an
additional supply Oh Scythcs, Snsths, Stones,
Rifles, Eake:, &c, " which we invite tho atleI-
! ton Of purchasers wholesale and retail.
my - j. r. CREIGHTON & SON.
WORSE BRUSHES, Whitewash Brushes,
| Ill Shoe Brushes, busting and other Brushes
| in great variety, q! IS King ST. Our Brushes
| ere made to order, and will be sold cheap.
Wholesale purchasers viii pleass examine:
my&9 j. L. CREIGHTON s. SON.
nUIRK'S IRISH TEAL
W .QUiRK'S IRISH TEAL
| QUlEN'S IRISH I'EAi
JUS: received fresh supply by
my2 WAKE ShD & HALL.
TNOX FLUTIEG MACHINES. the most
! IL approved machine in the market, just re.
! ceive1 and for sale Wholesale and retail at re.
! duced prices at s. King st., corner Of Royal, by
my29 j. T. CREIGHTON s. SON.
rHILDEEN'S LINEN and PIQUE SUITS
FERGUSON & BROS,
my2o 96 King street.
Y AIDES CALICO BASQUES, WRAP
| IL PERS and SUITS. !. large variety at low
prices [my 29I FERGUSON s. BRO.
Troop SKIRTS and BUSTLES all styles
| Ia and msto to order st short notice at
FERGU SON s BROS.
my3 &c King street
- TIERCES =. T. GEORGE & cos BEST
y REFINEr LARD for sale By
spIS ". y. JOHNSON
WHITE WASH BEUSHES received and
ap4 +. JsDAVIDSoN, 147 King st.
NHOICE COUNTRY CURED HAMS for
~ sale by r. j. DAVIDSON
my4 l47 King street.
EIFTY BARRELS REFINED SUGARS
myI7 q. WM. RAMSAY.
MACHINE CLIPPED BERF d good rel
my Is Go. McBURNEY s. SON
DECEIVED THIS DAY ONE TIERCE
~ CHOICE CAHOLINA RICE.
apis w A, JOHNSON
rOMPKE;st;ED OAMpHOR Just received 8,
~ my:s WAKEFIELD 3 HALLS.
tHOW CHOW, By the pint quart or gallon
~ sd At KAMSAi'S:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

OMALL HAMS, best brands, for sale b
- my q 5.C' g D. MILD y Nv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

MURDER AND LYECHING.-Lsst Friday morE-
ing, before day break, Mrs, Z. G.. Chamb;ss. OF
Stswart co., Ga, was murdered By three negroes
of the neighborhoo1. They fired fence and
drew her husband away from the house. The
negroes then proceeded to The house to rob it,
and were met by Mira. Chambliss, beautiful
woman aged eighteen years, arnad with Il gun
One Of the negroes, Jerry Snead, took tho gun
from her and lodged the contants in her head,
causing her death instantly. The negroes then
burned tho corn.crib and led. They were pur-
sued and captured. Iorry admitted Tho deed
and implicated mis- companions. Stevon Abrsm
and WIN. Booth. They were brought to Cham
bliss house that afternoon, and it was unenl-
mously decided by about three hundred whites
and blacks present that they should b hanged.
gallows was erected and the murdorers woto
hanged with tracechsins. The colored partIci-
pants in the lynehciug threw The lifeless bodies
into an old held TO rot, aud it WAS with great
difficulty that the whites could persuade them
to permit burial. The culprts mot their fac
jeeringly, glorying in their deed and haunting
their executioners. A cotton ropo Was lirs. used
on Stephen Abrsul, but it broke, and he asked
the crowd 10 got stronger ono. No other rope
could be found and trace.chAns were used
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29
HhiR OF Fire.

NEW YORK May 2l.-As the steamer Gulf
Stream f.: ON Charleston, WAS entering Sandy
Hook, Saturday evening, her cargo wss found 10
b. on lire. The matches vera battened down,
and when she reached her dock water was turn
ed on and the flames were eItn&uishel. Sever
al bales Of cotton were burned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29
Bv Green 81 Wise.

fResl Estate Agents and Auctioneers.l
A UCTION SALE OF ABLE
"A HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUR
will otter Cor sale. by public
auction, on WEDNESDAY, tho Goth day O.
May 1877. tho HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN
at dwelling No. $50 King street.
now occupied by Mrs Griffith. Sale to COM
mence at ID 9 clock Il. H. Terms-Cssh.
my N-t GREEN & WISE inr tina nUnar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

WASHINGTON FERRY BOATS. The Wash,
inston correspondent Of the Baltimore Sun
says -
The new excursion barge now being remod'
cel in Baltimore for the Potomac Barge Com
paDy will not arrive hero Tor some ten days
The Washington and Alexandria ferry steam
eEs have been relurnished with carpet, lounges
aud scttees, and now stop at the new Geisboro
wharf going aud returning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

No Opium No Morpha or other danger
tbs drug is contained 10 DR.. Bulls Baby Sy
tup, tor the relief of Collie, Teethine, etc
Price, % cents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

|. .. Q. F.-Sarepta Lodge OF Odd Fcl'o"s
have Determined TO visit Culpepcr Lodge at
CuIpeperC. H., on June 9Th, at the invitation
Of the latter. Messrs W. W. Sherwood, j..
Calvin Smith and NJ. NJ. Jackson have been
appointed = Committee to make arrangements,
and large attendance is expected. Tho Uni
formed Patrarchs OF Washington will also at
tend on the OCCASION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29
AUCTION SALES.
By +. a. kcrby, Auatioraa,

- . = -'.sot07l II H0~EIO.ioCI'
'sME UNDERSIGNED WILL On THURs-
& DAY, Msy 3lst 1877, sell BY pubic auc
THREE LOTS OF GROUND improved by
THREE FRAME DWELLINGS thereon, sit.
uateI Oh the north side OF Prince ST., between
Fairfax md Royal streets, Alexandria, Va
TN: property will be sold in parcels or as g
whole, a. to the undersigned may appear best
iIll description OF the property will be given
at the time and place Of salo.
Terms: Two thirds cash the residue in 6, II
and is months, with interest from sale. Cost O:
couveyancing to ba borne by tho purchaser.
my dots +. y KERRY, for the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

4 New DoDaE.-rhc Wasblogtcu Rcpub
cau has the following:
There we're two liquor cases ID the Police
Court yest r,iay, which showed up ue~ way
adopted IL cvade the liquor laws. la both
ca:es the defendants we're selling liquor from
boats anchored in the river above Georgetown,
and tad bars fitted up aud every convenience
for getting people drunk. On the shore there
were skiEs ready at hand for any person who
wanted drink. The complaints were brought
by the Virginia authorities. The first case WAS
tia. CT young man uam2d Frank PASSING.
The charge vas selling Liquor on Sunday.
Franks lawyer Was out OF court when nc vas
arraigucd, and he plead gully. When his law
yer came 10 and asked that the plea be with
irawu, Frank said he meant that he was gully
81 selling pop, ard The Court proceeded vii b
the hearing Thcro we're number OF wit,
nessss, including the sheriff OF Alexandra
county and his son, whu. on Sund as, the 2uth
Instant, put off from the Virginia shore and
visited Franks boat, wher: they bought drinks
Of !iqu1r." 49,,
as Sheriff Wibcrt was in this city ali day
Yesterday, he will 20 doubt hc surprised 10 raal
lie above item Tue sheriff himself being not
.lorc than twenty-five years OF age, his son
must be very young to Ge engaged 10 surl' bad
habits a. drinking liquor on Sunday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

81 Vlrpinas. consolidated, Nv; do. I'd series 42i
Cotton quiet middling llsll!. Flour quiet and
nominslly unchanged. Wheat quiet and firm ;
Penna rcd l7O.l7S; Maryland red 16o!al7O.
Corn-Southern steady; Western active, firmer
aud higher Southern white and yellow ca;
Western nixod spot j92 June GO; July G!;
Aug G3laG3I steamer 5G!. Oats steady and
firm; Southern 42H50; Western white As; do.
mixed 46; Penns 1919 Rye steady at 159D
Hay unchanged. Sugar steady a. II. Coffee
strong and higher; Rio cargoes 1921 jobbing
1-ao2 Whigkey Quiet at 81 l2l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

'z1uE BALTIMORE READY MIXED
J. FAINT na excellent cheap Paint for roofs,
fences, bsrns ana out buldings. 1t is all ready
for INN listo application and will Withstand
The westhor for gesra. in color il is /. dark rcd
dish brown.
nv q JAN NEY " W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

TIE CApIrArloN TAX.--Last year the num-
Der of capi,alion taxes paid was 100; this
year it has been, 50 far, 2,0lO The uumber
Of dclirouents las! year was 1910; this year
coo, It will thus be sccc that the Common
wealth has been benefited to the extent OF up
wards Of $500 ia this city alone by the late
constitutional amendment requiring the pay
mrnt Of this lax as 4 prerequisite to voting
Nearly al OF the increase was paid within
week Or two before the election, and tor the
purpose Of qualifying persons to vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

Mr.. VERNoN.-Thc Washington correspond
eut Of the Baltimore Sun says: "Thc Council
Of the I.adiea' Mount Vernon Association will
lie unable to adjourn u0til to morrow. They
devoted the whole of lo-day's session 10 the
discussion Of The several steamboat propositions
uow before them. They expect to be able to
make tie award 10 morrow, if not, they will
adjourn tomorrow and hold special meeting
Of the Council some tllae during tho summer
to dispose Of the matter. The present contract
with Captain Frank Ho!Iirgshead, oftho steam
3: arrow, will not expire until April Dcxt.
There were about sixty visitors tc Mount Yer
non 10 day. more thar four ffths Of whom we're
ladies'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

A.Goop SUGGEsrloN.-Now that the Fed
c;al Decoration day is approaching. the condI-
lou Of the graves Of those Confederate soldiers
WHO are buried at the Soldiers Cemetery, near
this city, is again attracting attention. They
are situated at the lower end Of the grounds,
anl a.c only provided with the old wooden
hcadboards formerly used while the Federal
soldiers have handsome marble tonbstones. 1t
has been suggested that their comrades who
fought for the Lost Cause invoke the assistance
L! the ladies', who arc ever ready 10 every good
work. and have the graves attended to and
proper tombstones put up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29
- - -. =
COM M EkCIAL.

ALEXANDRIA MARKET, May f9.-The market
continues dull and quiet. There is nothing do.
ing in Flour OF Wheat and prices are nominal.
Recaipts Of Corn amounted to 1852 bushels. and
sales wore made at IS for common, and " and I'll
for good. $50 bushels Of Rye brought Is and $,
aud SINAI! lot Of Osts AZ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

us CtRcU1r CoURr-Judge Il. ". Hughes

US. CIRCUIT CoURT-Juige H. w. H"ghe:
prcsidnq.-U. S. VS.. W. Il. O'tmar; n'"'l"n
to dismiss suit withdrawn anu defendant J''as
demurrer to special plea; and cause arruen ''
snec;al nlsa aud demurrer by llou. NJ. Carpen
ttr and +. |, Smith for defendant and L. H.
LAWS and Judge Wilson for the United ota'os'
II 6 District Court.--In re W. 5. CoonS;
assignee ordered to make deeds TO purchasers
of real estate.
Tnra James Clark; order confirming eon
missiopers report suspended and leave gwen
bankrupt to file exceptions to report anu ca"s''
continued until July term.
Both courts adjourned until tomoIro" morn
ing at 10 clock.
CIRCUIT COURT FOR TIE Crri-J"age
Georgc Blo,o presiding. WIN. "A. Moore vs.
Shiou 4 Co.; attachment vs.. n. u; ho"'''
Judgment against garniShec for SlI.s2.,
W. A. Moore W.. ShiDn 4 Co.; atlacnnehI
vs.. p. W. Pugh; judgment against sar0'S"es
for $lS5.75. ~ ~ u. ;,1o
mcnt by consent Tor plaintiff, =
The resolutions of respect to tn" memory I'll
tho late L. H. Smith, esd, we're read ah' Or
dered to be spread on the minutes,
The court then adjourned until to moro"
moruiog at 10 o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

For beauty Of texture, elasticity, solthess and
durability they surpass every other make:
Iav2 5-8. G Il. ADAMS No. ~ King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

WEATHER PROBABILITIES Var DSRatt-
,os )" e.: OMee oftie Chief Signal OHeer, Wash.
' nsSr5, o D. &, hay %, lS77-l9:so a, H. A..
t rvt ne Using temperature southeast TO
o S,bwest winds clear orpartly cloudy weather
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

CMALL MARYLAND BRAND HAMS
~ and SINAI! sugar cured S Sh9ui RaMsS ustY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1877-05-29

JouRHALlxING IN FORT WORTu.-A night
Of The pencil las been imported to complete
in, reporlorial staff OF our morning cotempo-
rary. lie appears mild, hammered and pleasant,
hut shows 10 symptoms Of verdancy.-fort
WORTH STANDARD.
The above refers TO Mr.. L. g. Addison, now
employed 10 the city department Of the Fort
Worth Democrat. MIR. \. is a young Viz
slIan OF good education. manners and morals,
who came to Dallas last fall, and was, until re-
Gently, employed in the Commercial office. We
regard him as az acquisition to any Journal
which may employ hin.-DaLlas Commercial.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1877-09-20

THE latest news from Euroupe is that
another week of almost incessant battle
has passed and neither of the contend
ing armies has obtained an advantage.
The recent struggles have been for the
possession of Plevna which was held and
Is still held by the Turks. To the peo-
pie OF this country it is not easily to see
the importance of the place in mill
tary point of view, and what is still more
singular is the continued and terrible
assaults of the Russians upon the Turk
ish Notifications. That country must
be the most favorable of any in the
world for defensive warfare or the Rus
sian officers are the most ignorant of
military science of any military
officers in the world. The system of
stOrming fortified positions-once a fa-
vorite mode of warfare-is little else
than ineXcusable and wholesale murder
in these days of improved repeating
rifles. If there is no possible way for
Russian troops to flank the Turks at
Plevna, then Russia had better carry on
the war without taking the place or give
up the contest. Fifty thousand men
would not cover the list of killed and
wounded Russians in the numerous bat
ties around Plevna, and if the latest re-
ports can be relied upon, the slaughter
of fifty thousand more will not accom-
plish the capture of the place The as
saults of the Russians upon the fortified
city Of Kars, in Asia Minor; the assaults
Of the Turks upon the fortified pass Of
Schipka, and the numerous and bloody
assaults of the Russians upon The Turk
ish redoubts around Plevna, ought to
satisfy both I.atiOns that this sort Ofwar-
fare is disastrous to the army engaging
in it. What the next move viii be. time
alone can tell. 1t now seems to be con-
ceded that the only way by which Plev-
ma can be taken, is by regular siege,
and that has heretofore proved to be a
very difficult way to conquer the Turks.
If siege is the only alternative, the
Russian military officers should have
known it before large army was de
stroyed in assaults upon the place
Whatever else may be said, there is
carcely question about the lack of
military skill among the Russian COM
manders. 1t is not strange that the Rus
sian people are discouraged and heart
sick at the useless slaughter of soldiers.
The past week Of bloody work without
results will likely cause a feeling akin to
,despondency among the Russian peo-
pie. The certainty of long, bloody and
profitless war has now become evident
to all Russia. Peace by conquest never
appeared farther in the future.