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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28
By Greon & Wise,

(Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers)
DY VIRTUE Of decree Of tho Corporation
ID Court for The city of Alez zandria, Va, pro-
nounced at i,s April term, 1879, in the chsncery
cause of Csz snove's ex'rs vs. Pages admir-.
and others, the undersigned, commissioners
therein named, will offer for sale by public suc'
ton, in front the entrance TO the Court roo;n,
on Fairfax street, in ssid city, st II o'clock IA,
on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of May. 1873. the
following property TO wit: ONE UNDIVIDED
HALF INTEREST in and to certain LOT
OF GROUND in the city Ct Alexandria, Va,
with BRICK HOUSE thereon, situsted on the
east side of st. Asaph street, between Prince and
Duke streets, beginning 10 feet from the corner
of Duke and st. Asaph streets; thence running
east % feet; thence north parallel with ST. Asaph
street 80 feet to ten feet alley thence with said
alley e fee: to St. Assph e,rect; thonce south
with st. Assph street 20 the beginning.
Terms cf Sale One third ofthe purchase mon
ey in cash, the residue in 6, II and IS months,
with interest from day Of ssle; the purchaser to
execute bonds, with good security, for tho defer:
rod payments aud the title to be retained unit
the same arc paid.
ALBERT STUART,
GRO. A. MUSHBACH,
.n17.paw Comm'rs Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28
AUCTION SALES.
By UNeal & Lucas, Auctionee

By ONeal & Lucas Auctioneers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE A VALU-
~ ABLE TRACT OF LAND IN FAIR
FAN COUNTY, VA. NEAR ALEXAN-
DRIA.-By virtue of decree of the Circuit
Court of Fairfax county, Va, rendered at the
November term, 1875 thereof, in the suit of
Fish vs.. Fish, &c, pending therein, the sub.
sclioers. commissioners of sale appointed by said
decree. VII expose for sale at public auction, on
SATURDAY, the 3lst day OF May, 1872 at II
m, in front of the Market Building, on Royal
street, Alexandria, Va, all that TRACT OF
LAND, in the said county of Fairfax, of which
Francis Fish, died seized, and on which he re-
sided at the time Of his death, situated on the
Leesburg turnpike about one and half miles
from the city Of Alexandria, and containing
ten acres more Or less. The Improvements on
the land consist of acomfortable DWELLING,
stable and carrisge house, barn and other neoos-
sarv outbuidin2s. end an excellent orchard
Terms of Sale: One tenth Of thu purchase
money is cash OF tho day of sale. and tho resi-
due in three equsl payments at II. lS and 24
months from the day of sale; the deferred pay
menls to besr iaterest from the day o. sale, aud
to be secured by the notes of the purchaser with
approved security, and the retention of tho title
10 the property until thsJ sro paid.
J. g. DePUTRON,
ALBERT STUART,
sp25 cots Comm'rs of % ale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28
BY Green & Wise, Aueti oneers.

BY Green IL Wise. Auetl oneers.
INOMMISSIONERS SALE OF A HAND
- SOME DWELLING ON WASHING
TON STREET.
In pursuance Of decree of tho Corporation
Court Of the city Of Alexandria, rendered at the
January term. 1879, in the cause of II. B. Clsf-
lin b Co., against Jamos 81. Stewart and others,
the undersigned thu commissioners named in
the decree. will Offer. by public auction, at II
O'Clock n, in front OF the entrance to the Court
TUESDAY, the Goth day Of May, 1873
lst. A LOT OF GROUND, improved By a
fine BRICK DWELLING, on tho east side Of
Washington street, between Cameron and Queen
slreets, Alexsndfis, fronting on Washington st
7G feet 10 inches. and running back l23 fo,t
lnth.s. The property will be sold subiec! to a
ground rent of Sal 6'5 payable annually
Terms Of Sale: tifteea hundred dollars in
cash. and tic residue in ihrae equal insta n ants
nj SIX, twelve and oiEl:>on months, with nte'-
~ from the day Of sale; lho purchaser 10 give
:Vtts therefor, with security, and waving tho
hJmest4sd exemption, ala - koop the property
Insured for the benefit Of the commissioners 10
tho amour: of S5 600, and the title tn .reto to be
retained until the entire purchase money is paid
- A. LOT OF . 9EOUND on the west side of
ST. assph street between Cameron and Queen
streets, 81 feet ON s. Assph street. 100 fec: deep.
improved by TWO FRAME DWELLINGS,
NoF. 80 and 40, st. Assph street.
Terms Of Sale: One fourth in cash, and the
residue in three equal instslmsnts ut six twelve
and eighteen months. with interest from tho day
Of sale; the notes OF the purchaser, waving
homestead exemption, with SECURITY, to be given
therefor and as further security the property to
be insured for the benefit Of commissioners in
the amount of 81 0O0 and tho tito TO DO ret,inel
until the entire purelsse money i5 paid.
8; SHaKHES EEkeg;4N 2. sSIiA SEAGT, e. cOmm'rs.
JOHN N. JOHNSON. VI 'Ae'
an 1o-2awts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28
Cd q WITS

GALE OF VALUARLE'AhD D PRODUCT
- I'VE REAL ESTATE IN FAIRFAX
COUNTY, WITHIN a HALF A MILE OF
MT. VERNON. Persusnt to the decroe of the
Circuit Court Of Fairfax County, entered q. It's
Juno term, 1876, in the suit CT n McCau;ey vs.
McWillians, the undersigned, special commits
sioner named IN said decree. will, on MONDAY,
(court day., the 10Th dsy of May, 1879. sail TO
the highest bidder. in front Of the door Of tho
Court House OF said county, at IL clock m, of
said day, all those TWO TRACTS Or PAN
GELS OF LAND at present occupied oY Horny
McWillisms. containing respectfully 47l20'lCO
and TIA 37.l0O scres. These lots constitute ono
Of the most valuable farms in tho county OF Fair
on the Mt. Vernon .osd lesding Gom Alcxsc-
dria and on the Accotink Pike, within half
mile of Mt. Vernon, as owned by the "Lsdies'
Association" in one Of the most fertile regions
of the county, and in neighborhood Of thrift,
rapid improvement and market facilities. They
constitute the improved ps-t Of the estate known
as mt. ZEPHYR" owned by the ls!a Aaron
Leggett To those desiring to invest in good
land, yielding an interest on the outlay, within
q half milo of tho "Mecca of our Country" no
better opportunity ia OF can be offered.
Terms Of Sale: Enough cash to pay tho cost
and expenses OF sale and the sum Of Sl8S3 10,
with interes. thereon from the lth day of Au-
gust. 1875, aud tho residue in three equsl pay
bear interest from the day Of sale, TO be secured
by tho notes Of the purchaser, with good person
al security tho title to bo retained until the last
payment is made. II this land is not sold on tho
day named, it will then bs for sslo privately
and in such parcels as may 1eem advantageous.
THOMAS MOORE,
NH 2G.wts Commissioner Of sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

A skeptic. who was badgeriog simple mind
ed old man abouta miracle and Balaam's ass,
foally said: "How is il possible for an ass to
talk like msl?" well" replied the honest
cid believer. with meaning emphasis, IL don't
see why it ANTI as easy ior ao ass to talk like
a man, as it is fof a man to talk like an ass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

Toe "Iodepaodent candidate" ls the man
who awsya goes toto the regular party couven.
tioo as candidate; who always gets defeated;
who always bott; who always ruDs CD bis own
hook; who always gels beateo in the election,
aud woo always drifts 10 The oppcsiog party 10
further search Cfotfics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

4 NONMlSSlDN ERS' SALE OF REAL ES-
" TATE NEAR SPRING VALE, in Fair
fax coun,v-By vittuo Of decree Of the Circuit
Court of Fairfax county. pronounced at Novem-
Dor term. 1876. in the sut of Swlnk vs. Swink,
the undersigned, special commissioners, named
ia said decree, WILL On MONDAY, tho 2lst day
Of april, 1879. lCourt day. st D. m sell TO the
highest bidder, by public salo, in front OF the
doc. of the Court House of said county, sll tho
REAL ESTATE Of which the lstn Ionly $.
Swink died seized, (not assigned to his widow as
dower) containing about 2734 acros. This lsnd
will be sold in two parcels, the quantity in each
to bs announced on the day of sale. This land
sdjoins the lands Of John Turner, Carroll, Mills
and Others. Peraons desiring to purchase ara
invited to inspect the premise Mr.. John +.
Swink, living near, will take pleasure IN show
ing the property.
Terms of Sale: One fourth CASH, and the resi-.
due in three equal annual payments to besr in-
terest from the day of sale, 10 be secured by the
notes Of the purchaser, with personal security,
and the title 10 be retained until the last pay.
ment is made j M. LOVE,
THOMAS MOORE,
NH 2l-wiH C5mm'rs. Of Sale
Ms- The above salo is postponed to MON
Day, the 10Th day of May, 1879, when tEessme
will take place at the samo place and hour.
j. III. LOVE.
TROS. MOORE.
ap WITS Comm'rs. Of Sale
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

A gentleman rec:1tIy abou. 10 pay bis dcc'
tors bill, said: "WelI, doctor, as my llttlc
boy gave tho measss 10 all my neighbcrs'
cb,Idreu, aod as they were attended by you. l
tbiuk you cao sifold. a. The very least, to deduct
ten per cen, from tne amount OF my bill Tor
The increase Of business We gave yor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

A simple mixture Of equal q1aoIies Of lioh
cream and stroog vinegar will make CON-
pound which. if used on the hands after wash
log them, will cure chaps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

The greatest variety FLATS, comprising the
finest aud the cheapest, for old and young, OF
tho nobbiest styles and the lowest prices at 8.
DFALHAM's, 62 King st., corner OF Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

The best FLANNEL SUITS, at S.. So. $40 and
$l2, you will fnd at 8. DEALuAMs, G2 hlng
ST., corner of Fairfax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

FoR BAKING PANS, CAKE PANS, PIE PANS,
Oyster Cans Cake Cutters, Tin Toys, or any.
thing 10 the tuwaro line, call on Stansbury &
Bro. corner King and Columbus sts. dec q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

TOLDEN'S BOOK ON BIRDS-We have
III lust received our third invoice OF the above
books, Persons keeping or raising birds should
have one. Gall snd examine at
MCLEAN s. UHLERS,
an18 76 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

A ssIeNEEs SALE OF AN Il UNDIVI; ID Z |:
~ DED INTEREST IN A TRACT Of
LAND IN RICHMOND COUNTY. VIZ
GINA, KNOWN AS THE RlNDERHOOh
FAKM-The undersigned. the assignee in bank
ruptcy of Robert Campbell, jr.. will sell 6y pup
Tic auction, 10 the highest bidder, at the Msnslon
House. in the city of Ale1sndris, and State OF
Virginia, at II O clock q. m, on Thu RSDAI,
the 9Th day of May next, the title and estate OF
Robert Campbell. jr., 10 q tract Of land, IN Rch-
mond county, Va, containing 1000 acres OF land,
more or less, known as the kinderhooE farm'
which was conveyed by Robert Campbell. ST..
and wife, to John Campbell for the term OF his
natural life, by deed, dated about April, loii,
and recorded among The land records OF SAID
county, to which reference is had for DESCRIPTION.
The farm is about twelve miles from warsaw.
and adjoins the lands of Daniel Hinson, Thomas
Bowen, D. w. Wharton and Richsrd SGatts
estate, and is improved by DWELLING ana
out buildings.- :. :,
The interest Of said Robert Csmpbail, jr., u
An undivided one.half interest, subject - 'he
said life estate.
The terms of sale will be: One third cash on
the day and at the plsc, of sale, and the residue
iu two equal payments at and IL months, whh
interest from the day of sale, to be secured oy
the notes Of the purchaser.
II. A. BARRY, Assignee IN Bsukry,.
spl7td of Robert Campoel,JE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28
AUCTION SALES.
By Green s. Wise, Auclioneers

L
DY VIRTUE OF a DECREE OF TIE
- Corporation Court for the city Of AIeysn.
| dria, Va rendered at its April term, 1879. in
| the chancery cause OF Joseph Collier snd wite
vs. Catha1ine s. Atwel OF ais, the undeVs signed
| commissioner therein namod. will cller for sale
| SATURDAY, the 24lh day OF May, 1879, ct II
o'clock H., in front of the Fairfax 81. entrance
| to the Corporation Court room, all tho REAL
| ESTATE of which the late Charles 7. Shaw,
deceased died seized. to wit:
No. l. FRAME HOUSE and LOT On the
north side of Queen street, between Royal and
Nc.2 FRAME HOUSE and LOT on the
south side of Cameron street. between Pitt ard
st. Asaph streets.
No. FRAME HOUSE and LOT on tho
south aide of Duke street, bstween Fairfax and
No. 4 FRAME and BRICK HOUSE and
LOT on the northeast corner Of King and Fair
fax streets. (Store now occupied by Steiner &
Yohe.)
No. s. BRICK HOUSE and LOT on the east
side OF Fairfax street, adjoining Nc. 4-(5ow
occupied by G. Schafer.
No. G. FRAME HOUSE snd LOT on the
cast side Of Fairfax street, adjoining No. D. (lha
store recently occupied by Jos. Hopkns)
No. 7. FKAME and BRICK HOUSE and
LOT on the southeast corner Of Queen and Roy
Rl streets.
No. 8. FRAME and BRICK HOUSE snd
LOT on tho northwest corner Of Pitt and Wo!fo
strsets.
No. 9. LOT OF GROUND on tho wss! side
of Royal street, about l0J feet north Of Quo.n
street.
No. 10. 4 TRACT OF LAND, containing
about 80 acres, WITH DWELLING and fencing,
good spring, &C., located in Fairfax county,
abou. two miles from Alexsndra, on the back
road 10 the Theological Seminary, well located
for market garden and dairy farm.
Terms OF Sale: Ten per cent of tho purchase
monty to be paid in cash, and tho residue on
credit of 6, y and IS months from the day Of
sale; the deferred payments 10 bear interest from
the day Of sale, AID TO besecured by the bonds CT
tho purchaser or purchasers with good personal
stcarity tho title to be retained until the pur-
cha'o money and Interest hss teen fally paid.
GEORGE A. MUSHBACH,
an 0i-ufs rGniroJr of Ssla
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28
By Grcen g. Wise, Auctioneers.

COMMISSIONERS SALE.-Pursuant TO
" decree ofthe Corporation Court OF the city
of Alexandria. rendered at the November term,
1878 in the case of K. NJ. Lawson, admir-,
against isabella Lawson, tho undersigned will
expose for sale, at public auction, in front of the
entrance to the Court room, on Fairfax street IN
Alexandris. Va at II o'clock M: on TU ES; !. J;
DAY, the 10Th day of May. 1879: ths LEE !.
ESTATE of Isabella Lawson in tho LOT OF
GROUND, improved by BRICK Dwell.
LING, on the north side of Cameron street
between Royal and Fairfax streets, fronting Ali
feet and running back t2s feet, next ess! of The
Tontine House.
Terms ofSs!e: Enough in cash ca the day OF
ssle 10 nav the expenses of sale and costs Of this
suit; and the residue in one two and three years
with interest from the day OF sale, and the pur;;
chaser to give his notes therefor, with personal
security and the title to said life estate TO be re-
tsined until all tho purchase money ls psic
JOHN NJ. JOHNSON,
on1o9swts Commissioner of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1879-04-28

'TALE'3 HONEY, HOREHOUND AND
H TAR. Hepatine, Sozodont, Gsraling Oil,
Tsrrsnts Selizsr Aperient, Cen,aur Liniment,
Le,dbeatel's Lutricaling Liniment, Giles' Lin
iment. Rupp's Plast:r, Hostetters Bittera Aver s
ssrss srlia Pectoral Hair Vigor, and most of
tho popular proprietary medicines are for sale by
Al II b. S. LEADBEATER q bhO
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-03-31

One.fourth of 1879 has passed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-03-31
WHAT TEMPERANCE DID.

My story, marin? Well, really, now, have not much
to say;
But if you'd called year ago. and then again to-day,
No need Of words to tell you, marm for you eyes
could see
How much the temperance cause has done for my
dear John and me.
A year ago we hadn't -four to make batch of bread
And many night those little ones went supperless
to bed;
Now look into the larders, marm-there's sugar,
-four and tea;
And that is what the temperance cause has done for
John and me.
The pail that holds the butter, John used to fill with
beer;
But he hasn'tspent cent for drink for two months
and year;
He pays his debts, is strong and we'll as any man
could be;
And that is what the temperance cause has done for
John and me.
He used to sneak along the streets feeling so mean
and low,
As he didn't like to meet the folks he used to know
But he looks them in the face and steps SO bold
and free,
John and me.
year ago. these little boys went stroling through
the streets.
With scarce clothing their backs, and nothing on
their feet;
But now they've shoes and stockings on, and gar
ments. as you see
And that is what the temperance cause has done for
John and me.
The children were afraid Of him-his coming stopped
their play;
But now when supper time is DER, and the table
cleared away,
The boys all flock around his chair the baby climbs
his knee;
And that is what the temperance cause has done for
John and me.
All those sad days over of SORROW and of pain
The children have their father back, and / my John
again;
JOY to see
How much the temperance cause has done for my
daer John and ME.
Each morning. when he goes to work. upward look
and say
'oh Heavenly father. help dear John to keep his
pledge to dayI"
And every night, before sleep. thank God on bended
knee.
For what the temperance cause has done for my dear
John and me.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-03-31

pay his taxes for the support Of the
courts and the police, on the ground that
he ''never breaks the law, and doesn't
need any officer There are men who
imagine themselves to be perfectly hon.
est, and very pious, who are doing busi-
ness in every community. and every day
appropriating to their own use the fruits
of other mems labors, by reaping the
benefits of the newspaper without con-
tributing cent to it support; and yet
they would be terribly shocked if they
should be charged with stealing wood
from their neighbors. But the principle
is just the same, the only difference be-
ing that in one case the law can reach
them, and in the other it cannot; but,
morally, it is just as dishonest to steal
the fr~is vf y~s.. aviSnpol's vuUo.r.i,o,
as to steal his fuel or his chickens. Too
much credit cannot be given to the week
ly newspapers for the work it has done,
and is still doing, for the benefit of this
country Weste7n Homestead.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-03-31
A VERY NATURAL MISTAKE.

A young man from one of the back
towns came in to buy present for his
girl one day last week. His wondering
gaze being transfxed by the grotesque
display in one of the dry goods windows,
he entered the store and bashfully step
ped up to a pretty young lady behind
the counter.
"How much are those 2" he inquired,
pointing at pair of handsomly wrought
nickel. plated garters in the window.
"Seventy-fve cents replied the
young lady. sweetly, handing out the
articles in question, and blushing slight
ly.
81 think they are kinder pretty dom t
you % inquired the young man, anxious
for somebody else's opinion.
"Very," replied the young miss "they
are the latest STYLE"
'.Every body wears them, don't they 2
continued the young man.
"Almost everybody" said the young
lady, affecting an unconcerned air.
81 was goin' to get them for young
girl that l know" said the young man
somewhat nervously. "Do you think
she would like them %
81 should think she might don't
know" returned the young lady, blush
ing again.
"Well, 1 don't hardly know myself"
said the young man, taking up one of
the dainty articles and examining ii
closely. "You don't suppose they are
too large, now, do you p
"Why, IL" stammered the young
lady, the blush growing deeper.
"They seem sorter big like" contin
ued the young man, not observing her
confusion /; "but, of course, l wouldn't
be certain. She's middIin' size, but not
very fat, and mebbe those would be a
little too loose. | should think she was
just about your bigness, and of course
if these would fit you they'd fit her.
Now just suppose you try them on, an
if
"Sir!" exclaimed the young lady be-
hind the counter, in awful voice, tha
lifted the young mans hat on the enc
of his hair, "you are insulting!" and
she swept away to the end of the store
leaving the bewildered young man stand
ing in dumb amazement, holding in his
hands what he supposed was beautiful
pair of bracelets. And when one of the
men clerks came and explained his mis-
take, the young man from the back towI
struck bee line for his team, and in ;
very brief space of time was tearing to
ward home at rate that threatened tt
irretrievably ruin the old family horse
He won't buy any bracelets now unit
he's married.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1879-03-31

An old negro cook says: Sass is
powerful good in everything but children.
Dey need some oder kind of dressin."
If q cat doth meet cat upon a garden
wall, and If cat doth greet cat, O,
need they both to squall? Every Tom.
my has his Tabby waiting on the wall,
and yet he welcomes her with yawl.
And if kitten wish to court upon a
garden wall, why don't he sit and sweet
ly smile, and not stand up and bawl :;
lift his precious back up high, and show
his teeth and moan, as if 'twere collie
more than love that made that fellow
groan?
When she answered the door-bell she
found a stranger on the stoop. he had
bundle in his hand, smile on his face,
and he said: MADAM, can | sell you
some tiy-paper?" docs the paper fly 2"
she asked. mo. ma'am. but it makes
the flies f1y.'' "What do want the flies
to fly for? she asked. "Every fly,
madam" he was explaining. when she
cried out: 81 want you to fly! l can
get along better with flies than with
agents" "But I'm not on the fly." he
softly protested. "Our dog is.'' she
grimly replied; and so he was. He few
round the corner. the agent few for the
gate, the roll of fly paper few over the
curb, and newsboy climbed tree-box
to be out of the muss, and shouted: "She
few, thou fiest, he fed, and L believe
that dog got a piece of meat with that
coat-tail"
Little children sometimes give strange
answers to questions propounded on the
subject of the Promised Land. A Sum-
day-school teacher asked: "Who led out
the Israelites 2" "Noses," was the
prompt answer. "And from where did
he lead them % From bondage" an
swered several. "And to where did he
take them ?' ITO the Promised Land,
sir" That's right, my little dears.
Now, what did that land flow with ?''
"With honey" said three or four. "And
what else ?" Here was a sticker-no
reply. "Come. children. some of you
surely remember. When you were babies,
what did your mammas give to you
What else did the Promised Land flow
with besides honey" Again a blank
pause. 81 know, thir,' said little
fve-year-Older, springing to his feet and
elevating his little hand. 81 know what
it wath. thir; know, thir." "What
was it. my dear?" "Why, it wath
'titty,' thir." The teacher, amid the
laughter of the adult spectators, proceed.
cd to change the subject by singing a
hymn.