The Fairfax County News

VOL. III. FAIRFAX COURT HOUSE. VA., FRIDAY, MAY 30, 1873. NO. 10.

RAIL ROADS.

STAGE LINE—HOURS OF RUNNING.

Leaves fairfax Court House daily at 7.45 A. M. and 4.26 P. M. for Fairfax Station to meet the mail train.

Will meet the night train from Washington regularly until further notice.

Will meet the early morning train going into Washington When ordered; leaving the Court House at 9:15 o'clock.

FARE EACH WAY 25 CENTS.

R, L. SISSON, Proprietor.

P. S. The Station Carriage will not connect with the night train from Washington on Sundays, unless I am notified that there will be passengers for the Court House.

R. L. SISSON.

WASHINGTON CITY, VIRGINIA MIDLAND & GREAT SOUTHERN R.R.

(Late O.A. & M.R.R.)

DOUBLE DAILY TRAINS.

On and after SUNDAY, May 25th, 1873, two daily passenger trains will run between WASHINGTON and LYNCHBURG, effecting double daily connections through between NEW YORK and NEW ORLEANS. At Gordonsville connection is made by mail train with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad twice daily, Sunday excepted, to Richmond Staunton and the WEST; at Lynchburg with Atlantic, Mississippi and Ohio Railroad for the West and Southwest. and at Washington for the North and Northwest.

Leave Washington daily at 7:00 a. m. and 7.00. p. m., and Alexandria at 7:50 a. m. and 7.50 p.m., arriving at Lynchburg at 4:20 p. m. and 4:50 a. m.

Leave Lyuchburg at 8.40 a. m. and 10.45 a.m. arrive at Alexandria at 6:40 a. m., and 5;50 p. m,, and at Washington at 7;20 a. m. and 6.30 p. m..

For MANASSAS LINE Leave Washington daily (Except Sunday) with main line train, at 7:00 a. m.. and leave Aleandria at 7;50 a. m. Leave Manassas Junction at 9:20 a. m: after connect at Strasburg for Winchester and all points on Bultimore and Ohio R.R., and arrive at Harrisonburg at 3:55 p. m., connecting with Harmon &C's. Stage Lines to Staunton, Rawley Springs, &C., &C.

Eastward, leave Harrisonburg at 9;50 a. m.; connect at Strasburg with trains to and from Winchester, arrive at Manassas at 4:15 p. m., and connecting with Northbound Express to Alexandria, making the 8:00 p. m. train from Washington to Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.

to all the West.

No trarin Northward Sunday night and none Southward Saturday night.

Elegant sleeping cars are run daily between New York and Lynchburg, and by way of Knoxville, Atlanta and Mobile to New Orleans.

Through. Tickets and baggage checked to all prominent points.

J. M BROADUS,

General Ticket Agent

Washinton, ALEXANDRIA AND GEORGETOWN R. R.

SAMUEL M. SHOEMAKER President.

J. DEAN SMITH. Treasurer.

OSCAR A. STEVENS. Secretary.

DIRECTORS.

Richard T. Merrick J. Dean Smith.

George Wm, Brent. Walter Lenox.

Oscar A. Stevens,

DEPARTURE OF PASSENGER TRAINS

On and after MONDAY, October 23, 1871 through Mail Trains leave Washington, from Maryland Avenue Depot, at 7.10 a. m. and 6 p. m. for Lynchburg, and [...]ermediate stations Sundays included. Leave Alexandria, from Duke and Henry streets at 6.40 a. m. and 5:30 p. m. from Lynchburg and intermediate stations. Sundays included, connecting with the morning and even ing trains for Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.

Local Passenger trains leave Washington from Maryland Avenue at

7.15.8.30,9 and 11. a. m., and 1.50,3.50, 6.30 and 7.10 p.m.

Leave Alexandria. from the corner of Duke and Henry streets at

4.45 a. m., and 3.50 p.m.,

and from the corner of King and St. Asap streets at

6, 8, and 10 a. m., and 12.50 2.50 and 5 p.m.

Local Sunday Trains leave Alexandria from the corner of Duke and Henry streets, at 4.45. a. m. and 3.50 p. m. Leave Washington from Maryland Avenue depot, at 8:30 a. m. and 7.10. p. m.

$$ The 7.15 a.m. and 3.50 p.m. local trains from Washington connect with the morning and evening trains of the W. & O. R. R. for Leesburg and Hamilton. The 8 a.m. and 2.50 p.m. local trains from Alexandria connect with the morning and evening trains of the W. & O. R. R. from Leesburg and Hamilton.

Through tickets can be procured at the office of the company, corner 9th street and Maryland Avenue, Washington, and baggage checked through.

O. A. STEVENS. Gen. Supt.

W. J. PHELPS. Gen. Manager.

Washington AND OHIO RAIL. ROAD.

SPRING SCHEDULE BEGINNING APRIL 1, 1872.

TWO TRAINS DAILY, except Sundays between Alexandria and Hamilton.

Leave Alexandria at 8.45 a. m. and 4.10 p. m.; pass Leesburg at 10.35 a. m. and 6.30 p. m.; and arrive at Hamilton at 11 a. m. and 6.55 p. m. Leave Hamilton at 5.40 a. m. and 12.50 p. m.; pass Leesburg at 6 a. m. and 1.12 p. m.; and arrive at Alexandria at 8.05 a. m and 3.05 p. m.

The 8.45 a. m,. train from. Alexandria and 12.50 p. m. train from Hamilton with Kemp's Daily Line of Coaches for Purcel ville Snickersxille, Berryville and Winchester; also with Reamer's Line of Coaches, which leave Leesbnrg daily for Aldie and Middleburg.

Commutatio[...] tickets, 3 cts. per mile Annual tick[...]s, $60.

R. H. HAVENER

General Tci[...]et Agent

ESTABLISHED 1822.

JOSIAH H. D. SMOOT,

Lumber Dealer,

No 21 UNION STREET

Between King and Cameron Streets,

ALEXANDRIA, VA.

dec 21-1y

The PARLOR COMPANION. Every lady wants one! Every man ought to have one!! Sent on receipt of Ten Cents. Address, L. F. HYDE & CO., 195 Seventh Avenue, New York.

May 2, 1873—1y.

Select Reading

GENERAL R. E LEE.

REVIEW OF THE ARTICLE IN THE EDINBURGH REVIEW.

AN ENGLISH OPINION OF OUR GREAT SOLDIERS MERITS.

We take the following review of an article upon Gen. R. E. Lee, long announced in advance to appear in the Edinburgh Review from the London Standard of the 26th of April.— It is a noble tribute to our great chief tain, and will be read with the deepest interest not only by Virginians, but by the admirers of true greatness wherevcr the English tonge is spoken and the manly virtues held in respect. The Standaad says:

The most interesting, perhaps, of the articles of an unusually lively author of the Edinburgh Roview is one reviewiug what is, as yet, about the best life of the great Confederate commander, and the best account of the war in Virginia, that has been published, and sketching the later career and the character of Gen Lee.— That career was, in a military point of view so glorious, so full of brilliant achievement and of merit more solid than striking, so grand a lesson in the art of war, and in the qualities in the art of soldiership; that character is, from every point of view, so admirable in its moral grandeur, its perfect simplicity that, its close approach to the bighest ideal of the Christian soldier and gentleman that they command an inter est which does not fade with the fading memory of the keen excitemeut and often passionate sympathies of ten years ago. In the story of the Confedernte war we read lessons of the highest political moment and of the profoundest military significance; in the character of the Virginia leader we have a model of all that a hero of an enlightened and Christian age should be, than which no nobler example can be set beforethe youth entering upon the temptations of military life, or the trials and perplexities of a great public career.

We have also an historical question of considerable importance practically solved. for all those who are not too prejudiced to accept a solution which does not suit their forejudged conclusions, by the conduct of General Lee at the outset of the war. No one can read the history of the secession movement in the documents of the time without seeing that though slavery was the open sore that kept the passiona of the North and South in constant irritation, and afforded occasion for the violent collissions of Kansas and Harper's Ferry, which precipitated the issue, and made its decision by any other arbitration than that of the sword impossible, it was not the issue itself.— Slavery had no place in the counsels which hurried State after State cut of the Union; for slavery was the interest of the few, and it was by the many that secession was precipitated. The Southern people resentcd Northern dictation, Northern assertions of superiority, Northern pretentions to an exclusive right in their territories, Northern intermeddling, and Northern invasions as the most furious of English Dissenters would resent the interposition of the Roman Catholic Towers in the question of Church Establishment in England When the seven Southern States had withdrawn, and, the Border States which were most deeply concerned in the Northern attacks on slavery, still clung to the Union; Virginia, despite the piratical invasion of her territory and the midnight robbery and murder passionately sanctioned by her New England sisters, still refused to secede; and only when the treacherous attempt of the Federal Government to reinforce the fort it had promised to evucuate, and surprise Charleston with an armed fleet, precipitated the reluctant sections into war, and when Mr. Lincoln forced upon her the choice between fighting for Southern freedom and State rights, or Northern ascendancy and Federal despotism, did she throw in her lot with the Confeiderates. Slavery, then, was not her determining motive. Slavery makes no appearance in the private lettters of the men who, one after another, went with their State. It is a remarkable faet, that while scores of leadiug Northern men denounced the war, not a single Sothernor of high character, education and inflence, deserted the cause of the South. They universaally held that their allegiance was due to their native States, and on that ground alone they threw up their career, fortune, fame, and placed themselves at the disposal of those who claimed their fealty. It is absurd to call such men rebels; they were loyalists to all that they had been taught to obey, to all the principles recognized, up to that moment, by three Americans in four. To General Lee the Federal service offered everything that ambition could desire. He was its foremost man; he was the favorite uf Gen Scott; he might have had the chief command as price of his treason to Virginia, His feelings were divided; his interests were all on the Federal side; but, as his letters now published show, he was convinced that his duty was to Virginia, and and he decided accordingly. With him went Stonewall Jackson, the two Johnston, every Southern soldier in high or low command. The cause so espoused cannot have been what English ranters and Radicals call it. Good or bad in essence, it was so strong in apparent justice that not one man of character and weight whose allegiance it pretended to claim, declined to support it.

Its failure had nothing to do with its alleged merits. The South was crushed by weight, not broken by weakness. Three things determined the fate of the war—the closing of her ports, the superior welth, and far above all the overwhelming numbers of the enemy. The North was a corn growing and manufacturing country, and had open to her the markets of Europe; she had unlimited command of all the resources of the civilized world. The South was subject to the disadvantages of an agricultural and a non-agricultural country. She had no manufactures, and yet she lived by manufactures and not by agriculture; by producing clothing, not by producing food. He rwealth was at once annihilated by the blockade, which prevented her from selling her cotton and tobacco and sugar; her supplies were cut off and she had a bare sufficiency of food, and a total want of every other necessary of life and war. She obtained powder and arms from the enemy; boots and clothes and blankets she had to want. Her finaces broke down at once; for he exports were her wealth, and exports had ceased. But, above all she was crushed by numbers; the North could recruit at home four for one, and could hire the off-scourings of Europe. And it was this alone that decided the issue. The Edinburgh reviewer adds the want of discipline: but we believe that in the essentials of military discipline the Southerners were always superior to their foes, and that if the troops of Grant and McClellan had been trie das Lee's were tried they would have melted like snow or died like rotten sheep. Lee won almost every battle he fought, and against odds of from two to one to four to one. What destroyed him was Grant's cold, cruel policy, which only a Yankee, a Napoleon or a Prussion could have deliberately adopted—of sacrificing men without stint, whom he could replace, to wear out an enemy who could not recruit. Under different circumstances such a process might last longer. But a general who can afford to to sacrifice three men to kill one must always end by leaving his enemy without soldiers; and therefore greatly superior numbers, thus used, must prevail in the long run. It in no longer possible in wars between civilized nations for prowess to prevail against numerical odds of great weight. And this terrible lesson a state like England will do well to lay at heart. This, and ths alone was the cause of the full of the Confederacy; this is the dark and painful moral of the Virginian campaigns. Against everything but sheer "attrition," Lee was victorious.

Great as he was in war—and surely no captain of any age ever accomplished greater things against an enemy of the same race, better armed, better provided, and outnumbering him by two or three to one on every battle-field—General Lee shone greater still in disaster defeat and ruin. The retreat from Richmond was a masterpiece of moral power and soldierly skill; the surrender was elevated by its circumstances and its spirit into one of the grandest and most pathetic scenes in history. Leo was surrounded by tenfold numbers, all waslost; but his men remained staunch to the last; and the temptation "to ride along the line, and give the word, and end it all" was strong indeed. He conquered it; he "did his host for the men who had loved and trusted him so long; and he and nis soldiers went back to their desolated homes the ruined citizens of a ruined and enslaved country. How cruelly they were wronged—how shamefully every pledge given at every stage of the war, on which virtually the Confederates had surrendered, has been violated—our readers know. The Republican party clamored for a violation of military capitulations—for the blood of the general who had spared war to punish murder by reprisals and devastation by requisition. General Grant—it is his one title to honour—put down this demand with a high bend. But he allowed the Southern people to be wronged, oppressed, insulted, pillaged, by negro voters and Northern adventurers, as never nation was oppressed and pillaged before; Perhaps till he became President he had little power to prevent it; at all events he did not try. Lee saw all this, and yet, with a breaking heart, exerted himself to keep his people quiet. He had lost fortune and home in the war, by pillage and wanton destruction; he was prescribed; he declined to draw vengeance on his State by taking open part in her politics; the commander in chief condescended to the control of a military school, and to a life of silence and obscurity. But all Southern eyes were fixed on him, and his influence was used to keep them calm and patient, and to re-attach them to the Union which had conquered and was crushing them. Even while their wrongs and miseries were wearing out his life he checked every utterance of resentment, every expression of hope for a future deliverance. "We are all Americans now" He would allow no toasts to the Lost Cause, no honors to the Fallen Banner. He bore his burden with simple, unaffected, patient heroism. Other men may have approached him in war and in achievement; none capable of deeds like his ever rivalled him in endurance and submission in hopeless defeat. A Cato would have fallen on Ms sword; a Brutus might have conspired: a Hannibal endured only in the hope of revenge and retrieval. But Gen. Leo not only endured, but submitted, and that without suffering his country to entertain even a w!sh to renew the struggle. He had to endure for some weary years, and then the release came. The overwrought nerves suddenly gave way; he sank at once from perfect self-possession and apparent health into collapse and apparent speechlessness, and died as literally "of a broken heart" as ever did despairing patriot or defeated soldier—more truly far than most "broken-hearted" victims of private grief. So he passed away from the country he could neither save by his sword nor restore to happiness by his counsels, but which he had crowned with glory in war, and rescued in defeat from useless struggles and deeper misery. He has loft behind him no rival in her love, no object of equal pride and reverence. Nor is his fame confined to the South. Wherever the English tongue is spoken his name is revered and honored—a name to which history furnishes few equals in military renown, none in moral grandeur: the one who realized in actual life the dreams of ideal chivalry; so great in victory that none ever surpassed, so much greater in victory that none ever approached him; the patriot without a thought of self, the hero without a shade of affectation or display; a man who would neither despair of his country nor conspire against her conquerors; ideal soldier and perfect citizen, a Christian without pretension, and a gentleman without flaw.

SHENANDOAH VALLEY R. R.

At a meeting of the stockholders of the Shenandoah Valley Railroad, held at Front Royal on Wednesday, the following officers were elected:President—Thomas A. Scott. Directors—J. M. Walker, W. L. Boyce, John W. Ashby, Wm. Milaes, jr., Mann Spitler, W. H. Travers, A. E. Boteler, Thos. B. Kennedy, Wm. McClellan, H. B. Harnsberger, M. B. Buck. The President, VicePresident, Secretary and Treasurer of the old Board of Directors were selected.— Alexandria Gazette.

"I am a self-made man, sharper the other day to a gentleman whom he had just got the best of in a bargain. "I am glad to hear you say so, responded the gentleman, for it relieves my Master of a great responsibility.

[From the Richmond Whig.]

FREE RAILROADS.

To the Editor of the Whig:—In a recent excursion I met with a very intelligent and communicative gens tleman from New Jersey, who gave me a full history of the railroad war in his State. Without entering into details, I will state: The Pennsylvania Central Railroad Company having obtained possession of the various links of road lying between Philadelphia and New York, they proceeded to manage affairs solely in the interests of the company, without regard to private or public interests. Time and again the most strenuous efforts were made to procure a charter for a rival, but all failed through the constant intervention of the Pennsylvania company.

The people, however, began to rise in their majesty and demand their rights. Seeing the coming storm, the Pennsylvania company adroitly drew up a "free railroad bill to suit themselves" and it passed the Legislaturc as much to their satisfaction as that of those who desired the right to construct a rival road. A company was immediately organized, and taking the line which had been project ed by a spurious and exploded company they vigorously commenced operations. In the mean time the Pennsylvania company commenced laying two additional tracds along their old line and located and commenced another road parallel with and in near proximity to the road of the new company, which they are constructing pari passu with it. Their object being to furnish every facility to travel entirely to monopolize it—break down the rival interest and drive them into bankruptcy—purchase the new road at their on price, and thus preserve to themselves for all time the monopoly which they now hold;

It is evident from the above facts that nothing is needed by the Pennsylvania company to monopolize trade and travel through Virginia, and retain it without fear of successful rivalry, but to fill the gap between Alexmond and Quantico. It is only necessary to state, in order to know that monopoly will affect our people, that prior to their administration, the old New Jersey company afforded facilis ties and accommodations to my companion, in his business matters gratis which now cost him thousands of dollars annually. With ample experience and every facility for knowing whereof he affirms, he considers that no greater curse could be visited upon the interests of our people than to have their railroads placed under the control of the Pennsylvania railroad company.

I cannot close this communication without stating that the farmers along the line of the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad, especially those who have an opportunity of comparing its management with that of a neighboring road, are loud in their praise of the management and managers of that grand old Virginia company.

A Subscriber.

The sister.

There is something lovely in the name of sister, and its utterance rarely fails to call up the warm affections of the gentle heart. The thoughts that circle round it are all quiet, beautiful and pure. Passion has no place with its associations. The hopes and fears of love, those strong emotions, powerful enough to shatter and extinguish life itself find no home there: The bride is the star, the talisman of the heart, the diamond above all price, bright and blazing in the noonday sun: a sister, the gem of milder light, calm as the mellow moon, and set in a coronet of pearls.

A young lady, on beiing asked where was her native place, replied "I have none [...]am daughter of a mothodist minister."

KINDLING WOOD.

BY JOSH BILLINGS.

Young men, when you hev tew search Webster's Dictionary tew find words big enuff tow convey yure meaning, yu kan make up yure mind that yu don't mean much.

About the best thing that experience kan do for us is tew learn us how tew enjoy misery.

We are poor, not from what we need, but from what we want; necessities are not only natural, but cheap.

I had rather hev a drop of pepermint ile than a quart of pepermint essence. I had rather drink out of a a spring than a hundred yards below, for this reason when I read a book it iz one written by an old author whose thoughts the modern writer has attempted tew improve bi diluting.

All successful flirts have sharp eyes; they keep one on yu and one on the other phelor.

Vanity is called a discreditable pashun, but the good things that men du kan oftener be traced tew their vanity than tow their virtew.

Don't never provesy, yung man, for if yu provesy right nobody will remember it.

Tongue tied women arc very skarse and very valuable.

Vain men should be treated az boys treat bladders, blo them up till they bust.

It iz a great art tew be superior tew others without letting them know it.

There is not only phun, but there iz virtew in a harty laff; animals kant laff and devils wont.

Don't never quarrel with a loafer. Jhurrility iz his trade; yu kan never make him ashamed, but he is sure tew make yu.

I hev always noticed that he iz the best talker whouse thoughts agree with our own.

He who acquires wealth dishonestly iz tu korrupt tew enjoy it.

Adversity is the fire that tempers the iron into steel.

I never had a man cum tew me for advice yot but I soon discovered that he thought more ov his own opinion than he did ov mine.

Edukashun that don't learn a man how tew think iz like knowing the multiplicashun table forward but not backwards.

Suckcess in this life iz like watching for a rat—the rat iz quite az apt tew cum out at the other end of the hole.

Adversity haz tbe same effect on a phool that a hornet haz on a male— it sets them tu kiking back.

One ov the privileges of old age seems tew be tew give advice that nobody will phollow, and relating experiences that everybody distrusts.

The only thing that we are positively sure ov in this life seems tew be the only thing we think ain't never agoing tew happen, and that is death.

The greatest desire or nay life is tew amuse somebody. I had rather be able tew set the multiplicashun table tew some lively tune than tew hev been the author ov it.

Life iz short, but if yu notis the way some people spend their time, yu would suppose life was everlasting.

The great advantage ov good brooding iz that it makes the phcol endurable.

The snobs are all either half-breods or dunghills.

Politeness is the cheapest investment I know ov; it iz like lighting another man's candle by yours.

I rather admire the insolent civility ov a bull terrier, who only growls when I pass by him, but I never [...] like it in a man.

Good books, my dear, are the best friends yu kan hev; they never cloy, and never will betray yu.

When a man gits so low down that ho iz willing tow be dispized, he kaz touched the bottom.

Fairfax County News.

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The election that took place here on the 22d passed off peaceably and quietly. Every voter had an opportnnity of exercising his right of suffrage, without let or hinderance, and if party discipline and influence have in some cases biased and trammelled, as doubtless they have, the free use of the privilege, the fault is more that of the individual than any inherent defect in the election law of the State, or the power of party dictation.

If a voter chooses to allow himself to be unduly persuaded by party tactics, or by any other consideration, it is because he so wills it, and allows it to be so, not that he is obliged to yield to party behests, in any case, that does not come up to his own convictions of right, although party lines should not be broken for light and trivial causes—more especially in the graver contests, where great principles are involved in general issues. In local affairs, where the question is often determined by minor considerations of individual popularity and qualification, which takes the place of policy, party lines may be relaxed without any violation of party fealty —this constitutes the right of choice. This can, however, only be safely put into practice by the common consent and adoption of both parties. It would not do for one party to be thus liberal, and the other stringent and unyielding. In such a case the effect would be to continually strengthen the one party, and gradually weaken the other, and eventually the one would absorb the other, or hold it in a state of political vassalage.

The election just past has had partial success on both sides, just in proportion as the local party strength happened to be in the ascendency, and now, that it is over, all should quietly acquiesce in the result, and that even handed justice will be meted out to all alike in the local administration of affairs, and that every officer elected will only seek to do his whole duty when the time comes for him to act.

"Everything has what a pudding bas, and what has a pudding?"

In February, 1850, at the the hotel Fader Genoa, Sardinia, having as my "compagnon de voyage" a New York gentleman and his charming wife, and still more charming daughter—sister aad niece of an official now filling one of the highest positions in the land—the above conundrum was propounded by the lady mother to the writer at the breakfast table, to be answered at dinner hour of that day, when some United States Navy officers were invited and expected. Dinner came, and all were seated, when the lady demanded, in the sweetest accents peculiar to herself, "Mr S., have you the answer to my conundrum?" We said, "be pleased to repeat it, Mrs. L.; have forgotten the words." They were repeated, and as quick as thought, or electric current we had it. This celebrated conundrum was introduced by us into Virginia in 1851.

This brief statement will, we hope, prove satisfactory to our Baltimore friend, the propounding of which has afforded himself and friends so much amusement recently.

We submit another, obtained from the same lady at the same place and time:

"What makes hot, shot?"

THE CHOLERA.

It is said that the cholera has appeared in New Orleans and on the lower Mississip[...] cases having appeared in Natches. [...] and Vicksburg; It seems to be marching rapidly up the river, and the cases too, are unusually fatal.

A TRIP TO STAFFORD—48 MILES DISTANT—500 MILES TROUBLE.

Left Fairfax C. H. Monday morning, May 26, at 5 o'clock A. M., by Sisson's line for Fairfax Station, three miles distant over a passable road, reached the station in good time for the down train, had a delightful ride in the cool of the morning, worth a quarter—the sum charged—on its own merits, to say nothing of busi-, ness, got aboard of the first down train under new schedule, arrived in town at the lower depot at 6:40 A. M., polite conductor said your family can remain aboard the train if you like, as I shall have the cars backed up to the upper depot in in few minutes—did so, and was finally left in a labyriLth of box cars, all alone— conductors and employees all vanished like spirits—got out, went off to hunt a boy to carry trunk to the Alandria and Fredericksburg depot, at he head of Cameron street—went over half the town before one was found—got back to the cars, found children badly scared—thought they had been abandoned to their fate— got trunk and started through filthy streets, full of ragged negro children, dogs, etc.—at length reached depot one hour and a half ahead of car time—paid boy 50 cents for carrying trunk—set down in small room, surrounded by bad boys and rowdy-looking men—cars arrived at quarter past eight A. M.—paid fare to quantico, $1.35, (distance 27 miles) or 5 cents per mile—pretty high, but good road—nice conductor—cars ran at he rate of 35 miles per hour—timed them by watch and mile posts on the roadside throughout—bridge over Occoqan creek is a superb structure —changed cars at Quantico, bag and and baggage—got tickets for Richand Station—distance about 5 miles —paid 35 cents, which is 7 cents per mile. Whole distance from Fairfax Station 48 miles—average fare 5 1-2 cents per mile—had three changes of cars and more trouble than families like to be put to when they travel with children and the necessary baggage.

The railroads in this State seem to be at cross purposes, and are operated upon the rules of contray, while the people are suffering and made sport of. Convenience and comfort are in a measure destroyed. Is this what we pay high fares, and taxes for? Look out, my good fellows; if you do not mend your ways, and do it with unwashed hands, too, "Uncle Sam" will lay his iron hand upon you—and you know what a gripe the old gentleman has got—a thing to be deplored above all others, for thereby comes centralization, consolidated tyranny and an eventual bust up, disintegration, &c., &c.; therefore, ''agree with thine adversary quickly, while thou art in the way, lest. &c."

ALEXANDRIA POLICE OFF OF DUTT.

It would be well if the city authorities would station several policemen at the steamboat wharf, for the protection of ladies travelling alone from the insufferable annoyance of negro hotel porters and omnibus conductors.

On the landing of the Keyport at the wharf Tuesday evening, 27th inst., we saw a gentleman jump out of an omnibus, and rush to the rescue of two ladies that were the victims of some half dozen furiously contending negro men, who were twitching and pulling these ladies first one way, and then another, to their utter amazement, annoyance and disgust. The gentleman in question called for the police, but none were to be found.

It may be very nice for hotel proprietors to stay at home in the shade, and send out a set of negro roughs to drag, as it were, customers to their houses, but this is not exactly the way to do it.

A gentleman sends the following from Norfolk, Va., May 27th, 1873: "We have plenty of vegetables in market: cabbage, asparagus, peas, some few potatoes and tomatoes.— Strawberries and cherries are in abundance, the former are selling at 25 cents for three quarts; cherries at from ten to fifteen cents per quart.— The weather is very warm.

Maj. E. H. Janney's car coupling invention is highly spoken of by the master machinists in Baltimore who have examined it. A patent has been taken out.

AFFAIRS IN FRANCE.

Versailes, May 24.—At the session this evening, M. Dufare announced that the ministers had resigned, and Thiers had accept their resignation.

A message was then handed to the the president of the Assemby, that Thiers delivered back to the Assembly the high functions which had been conferred upon him.

The reading of the message produced a profound sensation, and a movement that the Assembly immediately appoint a successor

PRODUCED A TKRRIDLE UPROAR.

The Left moved that Thicrs'resignation be not accepted, which motion was rejected by a vote of 368 to 339. The resignation was then formally accepted.

Mr. Bouffet then fruitlessly attempted to eulogize Thiers and the members of the Left endeavored to secure a postponement of the election of a successor, but the right insisted upon choosing a Prc[...]ident of the Republic at once.

A vote was thereupon had, and resulted in the election of

HABSHALL MACMAHON,

who received 390 votes. The left abstained from vot[...]g.

A committee was immediately appointed to wait upon MacMahon and inform him of his election. They were headed by M. Bouffet, and were enthusiastically cheered by the Right.

Upon their return, M. Goulard, to whom M. Bouffet had resigned the chair, announced that

HACMAHON ACCEPTED THE PRESIDENCY.

M. Bouffet then announced that the ministers would temporarily resume their functions.

There were vast crowds around the assembly, but no disorder occurred and they have all quietly dispersed.

Paris, May 25.—Marshall MacMahon has sent a communication to Bouffet, president of the Assembly, acknowledging the receipt of the official notification of his election to the presidency, and acknowledging it in the following terms: "I will obey the will of the Assembly, the depository of the national sovereignty. It is a heavy responsibility, but with God's aid and the devotion of the army, I will continue the work of liberating the territory and restoring order, and will maintain the tranquility and principles on which society rests.—

To this I pledge my word as an honest man on soldier."

President MacMahon has issued a circular to prefects of departments, promising that no attacks will be made on the laws and institutions of the country.

Paris, May 26.—The following is the text of President MacMahon's address accepting the presidency of the French Republic:

"I have been called, through the confidence of the National Assembly, to the presidency of the French Republic. No immediate change will be made in the existing laws, regulations and institutions. I rely upon material order, and I count upon you—upon your vigilance and upon your patriotic assistance."

THE NEW MINISTRY APPOINTED.

The following is the new ministry appointed by the President: minister of foreign affairs, Duke De Broglie; minister of justice, M. Einoul; minister of the interior, M. Beule; minister of finance, M. Pierce Magne; minister of war, General Do Cissey; minister of marine, Admiral D'Harnay; minister of public instruction and worship, M. Batbie; minister of public work, M. Deseillegny; minister of agriculture and commerce, M. Bouillerie.

There is no disorder in any portion of the country in consequenca of the change in the government. Dispatches from all sections report tranquility. Only onehalf of the troops are now held in the barracks.

The thermometer stood to-day in the shade, at 12 o'clock, at 82$$.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

For sale.—The undersigned has for sale a six or eight horse power thresher and cleaner which I will sell cheap for cash. Any one wishing to purchase would do well to call and examine. If not sold before July Court I will offer it for sale, at public auction on that day, in front of the Court-house of Fairfax County, Va.

J. W. BRYCE.

May 30, 1873—6t.

Spring hill farm,

NEAR LEWINSVILLE POST OFFICE,

FAIRFAX COUNTY, VA.,

HENRY E. ALVORD, Proprietor.

Jersey or Alderney cattle, Cotswold sbeep, Essex swine, Houdan, White Leghorn and Dominique fowls.

TO FAIRFAX FARMERS!

IMPROVE YOUR STOCK.

Iraise and keep constadtly forsale purebred animals of the bleeds named above. These are all ages as well as grades, of from half to seven-eighths blood. I offer at farmer's prices. My male animals can always be found on the farm ready for service at low rates.

All interested in well bred stock are invited to call at Spring Hill

HENRY E. ALVORD.

SPECIAL OFFER.

With a view to the improvement of the Live Stock of the County, I will sell animals to remain in the County at threefourths of my list prices.

HENRY E. ALVORD.

May 30, 1873—3M

COMMISSIONERS' SALE,

BY virtue of a decree of the County Conrt of Fairfax county, rendered at the April term of said Court, in the suitof West vs Shipman and wife, the undersigned, commissioners, named in said decree, shall proceed to sell, at public auction, on 19th day of May, 1873, Court-day,) a section of a certain tract of and belonging to the said Ann R. Green, H the County of Fairfax, situated near the Great Falls, containing 139 ACRES.

TERMS—SO much cash in hand as will pay the costs and expenses of suit and sale, and the residue in three equal annual installments, payable in one two and three years, with interest from day of sale, the purchaser to give bond, with good personal security, for the defer red payments, and title to be retained until all;the purchase money is paid.

H. W. THOMAS,

THOS. R. LOVE,

Comm'ers

April 25, 1873—1m.

POSTPONEMENT.

The above sale is postponed until Monday, November 16,1874, (court day).

H. W. THOMAS,

JAMES M. LOVE,

THOMAS MOORE,

Commissioners of Sale.

May 23, 1873—1m.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

VIRGINIA TO-WIT:

In the Circuit Court of Fairfax county, October 14, 1874–

James Green, Jonn W. Green, and Stephen A. Green, late copartners under the firm name of James Green & Sons-Plaintiffs, AGAINST

James Smith—Defendant,

IN CHANCERY.

Mem.-The object of this suit as to obtain a decree for the re-division of the real estate of which James Potter died, seized and possessed, in the county of Fairfax, so that the share of George, Potter therein may he sold for the payment of plantiff's judgment.

It appearing by [...]davit that Annle M. Brown. William H Gaskins and Virginia, his wife, James Ofutt and Rebecca, his wife, William Johnton and Elizabeth, his wife, and Ann Potter are non-residents of the state of Virginia, it is ordered that they appear within one mouth after due publication hereof and do what is necessary to protect their interests.

A copy-Teste,

F. D. RICHARDSON, Clerk.

May 9, 1873–1m. SMOOT, P. Q.

VIRGINIA—TO.WIT: In the County Court of Fairfax County, May rules 1873,

Thomas Moore, trustee for Susan Kidwell, —plaintiffs,

AGAINST

William M. Kidwell, Napolean Kid well and others—defendants

IN CHANCERY.

Mem.-The object of this suit as to obtain a decree for the re-division of the real estate of which James Potter died, seized and possessed, in the county of Fairfax, so that the share of George, Potter therein may he sold for the payment of plantiff's judgment.

It appearing by [...]davit that Annle M. Brown. William H Gaskins and Virginia, his wife, James Ofutt and Rebecca, his wife, William Johnton and Elizabeth, his wife, and Ann Potter are non-residents of the state of Virginia, it is ordered that they appear within one mouth after due publication hereof and do what is necessary to protect their interests.

A copy-Teste,

F. D. RICHARDSON, Clerk.

May 9, 1873—1m.

THE MAIN OBJECT AIMD AT

BY THE

PRESENT GENERATION,

Is to produce as much as possible with the least TIME AND LABOR, and in view of the fact that all

WELL-REGULATED FAMILIES

throughout the land have discovered that, in order to promote their essential welfare a SEWING MACHINE is as necessary as a cooking stove, in a household.

We would call the attention of the public to the fact that the WILSON NEW UNDERFEED SHUTTLE FAMILY SEWING MACHINE has for the past year given more satisfaction than any otner MACHINE in the market, as thousands of people who are using THE WILSON can testify.

THE WILSON

uses a straight needle, has a GREATLY IMPROVED FEEDER, is VERY LIGHT RUNNING, and its durability is warran ted by a

Written Guarantee;

accompanying each machine, which keeps the Machine in order, free of charge, for five years.

THE WILSON

will sew LEATHER as well as MUSLIN. In all, the machine is extensively simple and easy to learn.

Illustrated circulars sent free. Apply to

A. ROSENTHAL,

General Agent "Wilson Sewing Machine SO1 Seventh Street, Northwest.

jan 4-6m.

Washington, D. C.

JOB HAWHURST,

DEALER IN

GENERAL MERCHANDISE

FAIRFAX C. H., VA.,

KEEPS constantly on hand a general as sortment of goods suitable for the country trade.

Cumming's Plows, and Castings for same; a so, Castings for Minor and Horton Plows.

BUTTER,

EGGS,

LARD,

OLD IRON,

RAGS,

&C., &C.,

Taken at liberal prices in exchange for goods.

March 7, 1874.–ly

G. W. GAINES,

FAIRFAX C. H., VA.

Wagon, & Carriage Smith

All kinds of wagon and carriage work and general blacksmithing done in the very best manner, and promptly.–Charges moderate and cash required.

REPAIRING OF ALL KINDS NEATLY DONE.

BNORDLINGER DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF

LADIES', GENTS AND CHILDREN'S

BOOTS AND SHOES,

No. 91 BRIDGE STREET

GEORGETOWN, D, C,

Next to Geo. W. Orme's Grocery Store.

April 11 1873—1y

FARM FOR SALE.

100 ACRES with some improvements thereon. Title perfectly good. Will be sold cheap for cash, or upon accommodating terms. For further information apply to the Proprietor of the Fairfax County News.

THOMAS A. RITCHIE

DRUGGIST,

FORREST HALL,

GEORGETOWN. D.C.

Pure Drugs, Medicines, Foreign and Dc mestic Perfumery, Fancy Toilet Articles Patent Medicines, &c.

Orders from Physicians promptly filled, and shipped to any part of the country

Feb. 24—1y.

FOR SALE.

An alderney bull calf, nearly pure, (15–16 Aldorney) now three weeks old. Price $15.

Also an

ALDERNEY BULL

two years old. Price $100. Inquire of the subscriber, near Falls Church Station.

C. H. BRAMHALL.

March 21, 1873—2t.

C. J. BREWER.

FEED and GRAIN

DEALER.

217, 7th STREET, WASHINGTON, D. C.

HIGHEST CASH PRICES PAID FOR

GRAIN and HAY.

aug 26 1y

IT STILL WAVES.

It will be no surprise to very many of our readers to learn that that popular family paper, the "STAR SPANGL.ED BANNAR," still waves. It isn't one of the kind that suspends or sells out. We have received the November number, which is better than ever. During 1872, the Banner has achieved immense success. Although attacked and abused by rogues, rascals and swindlers, for its exposure of tbeir schemes, yet their abuse, with the good words of all honest men, have run up its circulation to 50,000 copies. The Banner is a large 8 page, 40 column paper, Ledger size, overflowing with splendid Stories, Poetry, "Wit. Humor, Fun &c., &c. It is a paper for young and old— in fact for everybody. It shows up every quack, swindler and humbug in its "Rogues' Corner," and is a money-saving paper for every man woman and child. L. Prang & Co., have just finished a superb, full, genuine Chromo, expresfly for every subscriber to the Banner, a, perfect beauty, entitled "A Boquet of Autumn Leaves," which in color, tint, shades, and artistic merit, has never been equolled. This leading home paper is only $1 a year. Address, Star Spangled Banner, Hinsdale, N. H. oc18.

The new haven organ co.

MANUFACTURE THE CELEBBRATED

JUBILEE & TE PLE ORGANS.

These organs are unsurpassed in quality of tone, style of finish, simplicity of construction, and durability.

Also Melodeons in various styles and unequalled in tone.

Send for illustrated Catalogue.

Address NEW HAVEN ORGAN CO.,

New Haven, Conn.

AGENTS WANTED.

Feb. 14, 1873—3m.

1873. IMPORTANT NOTICE! 1873.

The good people of fairfax and adjoining Counties are hereby notified that at the

EXTENSIVE ESTABLISHMENT OF

H. STRAUSS,

NO. 90 KING STREET, COR. OF ROYAL, ALEXANDRIA, VA.,

they will find, FIRST, the

LARGST AND MOST SELECT ASSORTMENT

OF SPRING AND SUMMER

BOOTS AND SHOES,

CLOTHING,

GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,

BRUNKS AND VALISES,

together with numerous other articles than in any

SIMILAR ESTABLISHMENT SOUTH OF NEW YORK.

SECOND, That H. Strauss' PRIGES are so LOW for GOOD GOODS, that he

DEFIES ALL COMPETITION.

A call is SOLICITED, as yon will find it impossible to leave the establishment without a

BARGAIN.

The attention of COUNTRY MERCH ANTS is called to our IMMENSE STOCK of GOODS, especially suited to meet the wants of the WHOLESALE TRADE.

Remember name and number,

90 KING STREET, COR. OF ROYAL,

H. STEAUSS, Proprietor.

April 11,1873—3m.

BON-TON ELIRTATION SIGNALS, Sent on receipt of 95 cents. Uique Printing and Publishing House, 36 Vessey Street. New York.

May 2, 1873—1y.

SPECIAL NOTICE.

TO CONSUMPTIVES.

The advertiser, having been permanently cured of that dreadful disease, Consumption, by a simple remedy, is anxious to make known to all of his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To all who desire it he will send a copy of the prescription used (free of charge, with the directions for preparing and using the same, whice they will find a sure cure for Consumption. Asthma, Bronchitis &c.

Parties wishing the prescription will Please address

Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON,

134 Penn Street, Williamsburgh- N. Y.

November 8, 1872—1y.

FRUIT TREES.

I have on hand a full supply of Fruit . Trees, grapevines, &c, for spring planting of thrifty growth, whi h I will sell at prices to suitthe times. I invite a personal inspection of my stock before purchasing elsewhere Trees packed and delivered to W. & O. or O. A. & M. R. R depot free. Address

S. A. HEATH,

Proprietor Fairfax Co. Nurseries

March 14, 1873.-3t.

Agents Wanted everywhere to sell our new and novel embroidering maehine. Send for illustrated circular to the McKee Manufacturing Company, 309 Broadway, New York.

May 2, 1873—1y.

$72.00 EACH WEEK.

Agents wanted everywhere, Business strictly legitimate. Particulars free.— Address, J. WORTH &, CO., St. Louis. Mo.

May 6, 1873— 1y.

BOOTS & SHOES.

SPRING TRADE, 1873,

W. B. WADDEY,

NO. 74 KING STREET.

The largest and best selected stock of

BOOTS AND SHOES

over offered in this Market. The especial, attention of the trade is invited to my stock of

LADIES'

MISSES'.

CHILDRENS',

GENTS',

BOYS AND

YOUTH'S WEAR,

comprising all varieties and styles, from the heavy Brogan to the most delicate Slipper, made to order and of the best material.

COUNTY MERCHANTS will find it to their advantage to examine my stock, from which equally good selections can be made, at prices that will compare favorably with those of the Northern cities.

In the RETAIL DEPARTMENT I have all the latest styles of

LADIES',

GENTLEMEN'S

AND CHILDREN'S

BOOTS,

SHOES.

GAITERS

AND SLIPPERS

furnished In the most elegant manner, and warranted darable.

Satisfaction in all cases guaranteed.

March 21, 1973—3m.

THE SURRENDER OF GEN. LEE, AT APPOMATTOX C. H., VA., APRIL 9th, 1865.

A magnificent 14x18 inch Eneraving of tbe surrender of Gen. Lee, beautifully colored. Engraved in the highest style of the art and printed on heavy plate paper. It is truly a gem of art, one which should hang in the parlor of every Southern home, Sent by mail, mounted on a roller and postpaid on receipt of 20 cents, or 3 for 50 cents.— Agents wanted. Address

J. C. & W. M. BURROW,

Bristol, Tenn.

Catalogues of pictures, books, &c., sent free.

Feb. 7, 1873—4t.

$5 to $20 per day. Agents wanted All classes of working people of either sex, young or old, make more money for us in their spare moments, or all the time than at anything else. Particulars free. Address G. STINSON & CO. Portland, Mai[...]

January 10, 1873–1y

JAMES H. DEVAUGHN.

Manufacturer and Dealer in all kinds of

c A B I N E T FURNITURE

AND MATTRESSES.

[...] 130 KING STREET, South side

ALEXANDRIA, VA.

Feb. 14, 1873—ly.

Alexandria, January 1st, 1873.

We HAVE THIS DAY ASSOCIATED with us in business our brother GEOEGE H. HARLOW. JOHN HARLOW. M. B. HARLOW.

The firm hereafter will be conducted under the style and firm of

HARLOW BROTHERS.

All parties indebted to the late firm are requested to make prompt settlement.— Thanking our friends and the public generally for the very liberal patronage extended to us in ihc past, we most respectfully ask a continuance of the same to our new firm.

HARLOW BRO.

February 14-1m.

The "VICTOR" S. M. CO'S. NEW SEWING MACHINE

"VICTOR,"

Ruus Very Easy,

Runs Very Fast,

Runs Very Still.

Has a New Shuttle Superior to all other.

Defies Competition.

Great Improvements in Needle.

Citnnot be set wrong;

Agents Wanted.

Address "THE VICTOR" S. M. CO.

54 Tenth st, 4 docrs west of Broadway, N, Y.

Feb 14-3m.

ONE PRICE

Shoe Store.

A. L. HAZELTON.

Successor to GEO. BILL WILLSON & CO..

423 Seventh St under Odd Fellow's Hall.

A large assort ment of Ladies' Misses, Gents Boys and Children's BOOTS and SHOES and GAITERS, Rubbers Trunks and Satchels of all kinds and sizes, always on hand and at low prices.

Ladies' and Misses' lace and button Boots $2 and upwards, in endles variety.

Burts Ladies Hoots $3.50 to $6.00.

Gentlemen's Boots, in great variety o style, plain and box toe, single and doubt sole,$2.75 and upward.

Farmer's plow Shoe at $2.

And a great variety of other stock suita ble for farmers wear.

The best $5 Kip Boot to be found anywhere.

BUILDING

MATERIALS

Always on hand a Large Assortment, and of Good Quality, DOORS, SASH (Glazed and Unglazed) BLINDS, HOT BED SASH, MANTLES. MOULDINGS, BRACKETS, BUILDERS HRDWCRES, &C, &C.

ODD SIZES Made to Order at Short Notice

Carpenters, Builders and Others, in want of the above Goods, will please make out a List of their Wants, and forward mo by Mail.

I will Send Prices by Return Mail.

All Goods GUARANTEDE AS REPRESENTED!

PERRY COLMAN,

BUILDERS DEPOT, OLD STAND

ESTABLISHED 1855,

203, 7th St, Opposite Center Market,

WASHINGTON, D. C.

Feb. 24—3mo.

The fairfax news.

FAIRFAX C. H., MAY 30. 1872.

LOCAL AFFAIRS.

For inserting Marriage and Death notice, when they do not exceed six lines, no charge will be made; if over six lines half our usual transient rates will be made. The money to accompany the notice.

Circuit Court begins at Fairfax C. H., Va., on Monday, June 2d, 1873. Judge James Keith will preside. It is thought the business coming before the Court, will occupy the whole week.

New Board of Supervisors, as elected at the May election, 1873:— Centrcville Township, No. 1, James P.Machen, Conservative; Lee Township, No. 2, Wm. M. Fitzhugh, Conservative; Mount Vernan Towns ship, No. 3, Nathan W. Pierson, Republican; Falls Churea Township, No. 4, J. H. Gray, Republican; Providence Township, No. 5, Ira Williams, Conservative; Dranesville Township, No. 6, John B. Coleman, Conservative.

The old Board meets Monday week, to settle up business of 1873 with County Treasurer, and miscellaneous business, &c.

List of Letters remaining unclaimed in the Post-office at Fairfax C. H., Va., May 30th, 1873. If not called for in one month they will be sent to the Dead Letter Office:

Adam, Wm. H.,

Anderson, Charles,

Bulluss, Mrs. G. W.,

Bayliss, Mrs. A.,

Bailey, Mrs. (Moray Farm),

Conway, Ezekiel (Stone House),

Corbin, Moses (Miller's P. 0.),

Dougherty, Mrs. Julia, (2),

Gunnell, Wm. H,

Lee, Lewis,

McCabe, James E.,

Morrison, Moses,

Oliver, William H.,

Pepper, Mrs. Sallie A..

Primes, Mrs. Betsy,

Richard, Wm. (estate of),

Thomson, Mrs. (care Jas. Smith),

Thornton, Mrs. (Thornton's Depot),

Warnner, Mis Mary.

White, Henry,

Williams, Rev. Geo. R.,

Job Hawxhrst,

Postmaster.

Colorrd Convention.—Rev. Jacob Ross, the colored preacher from Georgetown, D. C, called at our office one day last week, and submitted "procedings of the Convention of the Order of Brothers, Sisters and Daughte [...]s of Benevolence," held at Fiirfax C. H., Va., May 2d, 1874, from which we learn the following facts: The Grand Lodge of the Order is located at Georgetown, D. C, with subordinate Lodges at the following places, Fairfax C.H., Vienna, Lewinsville, Halls Hill, Leesburg, Houghsville, Middletown and at the Point of Rocks.

ENTRANCE FEES,

Adults,$50
Children over 5 years,50
and 10 cents monthly. Children 12 years old,2 50
and 12½ cents monthly. Children 13 years old,2 50

and 25 cents monthly, and those that are sick draw from the fund 15 cents per week.

Convention adjourned to meet 1st Friday in May, 1874, at Mountain Gap, Va.

We learn from the Richmond Enquirer that McCarty, wounded in the late Richmond duel, is doing as well as could be expected, but he suffers a great deal from restlessness and inability to sleep, as is common in cases of wounds like his. The probability of his convalescence in a few weeks is very strong, and there is no likelihood that he will be permanently lamed.—Alexandria Gazette.

The purest and sweetest CodLiver Oil is Hazard & Caswell's made on the sea shore, from fresh, selected livers, by Caswell, Hazard & Co., New York. It is absolutely pure and sweet. Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all others. Physicians have decided it superior to any of the other oils in market.

May 16, 1873—1m.

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEWS,

Alexandria, Va., May 26,1873.

Last Thursday was election day; and a very quiet one it was. Mr. W. N. Berkeley, the Republican candite for May or, defeated Mr. Hugh Latham, the Conservative candidate for the same office, by 243 majority. The whole Conservative ticket was elected except in the fourth ward.

Mr.—, of the Paragraphist, Alexandria, Va, intends leaving for Richmond, where he thinks ho can reap a better harvest. There are only two Southern magazines published, so the editor of the Paragrapbist says, and they are the West End Toothpick and Paragraphist. Sad, but too true.

I send you a copy of the Festival Courier, printed by J. M. Hill & Co., and edited by 'You and I.' It was published just for tho Baptist Festival.

Carncross & Dixie's Miustrells gave one of their delightful entertainments here Tliursday evening.

A great London circus is coming here tho 13th of next month. "Gus" says, "what is tho use of paying fifty cents to go in it, when you can sec it all for nothing around on the fence that encloses the yard near the Columbia engine house?"

A game of base ball was played here last Satnrday between the Alexandria base ball club and the Cadet nine, of St. Johns academy, which resulted in a victory for the former, by a score of 29 to 19.

We have three lodges of Good Templars here, and many are joining our ranks. They join our ranks because they hate the rank whiskey drank now-a-days. It is very sad, indeed to see so many drinking the poison.— Some people in Virginia have talked of repudiation. Why, if they would stop the traffic of rum for two years we could pay our debts, interest and all. But, no; they would sell the honor of the Old Commonwealth for the drink that Satan himself would not touch. We want men now who have clear minds and right hearts; but you can never find them in the rum shops. Rum steals away men's brains, and they have no heart to say "we won't have it; but rather, with a bland smile, which makes the roses on their noses look like full-ripe tomatoes, they can say, "yes, just a little."

A reporter for the Yreka Times says that Capt. Jack, after seeing the troops leave the neighborhood, Bays, "Being gone, I am a man again. A horse! a horse! my lava beds for a horse!" (Not Shikspeare.)

I suppose it is fine weather for the crisis—hope it may continue.

Votre ami,

Ectkeur

MURDER WILL OUT.

The St. Louis Globe, of the 16th, for a copy of which we are indebted to a friend in the West, gives a long and horrible account, taken from the Kansas City Times, of the 9th inst., of the discovery, near Cherryvale, of the bodies of eight murdered persons, Dr. Wm. A..York being one of the victims—the work of a family of so-called spiritualists, by the name of Bender. The bloody victims were perhaps enticed to the fatal spot by the following copy of an advertisement:

PROF. MISS KATIE BENDER

can heal all sorts of diseases; can cure Blindness, Fits, Deafness and all such diseases, also Deaf and Dumbness.

Residence, 14 miles east of Independence, on the road from Independence to Osage Mission, one and a half milles southeast of Morehead Station.Katie Bender

June 18, 1872.

WHAT IS LIFE?

  • What is life, what can it be?
  • Deprived of all, e'en liberty;
  • Have to submit to others, do as they bid,
  • Matters not from what pleasures we are rid.
  • Stand by our business, toil with our might,
  • Day after day, night after night;
  • From setting of the sun to rising again,
  • Planning the future, which e'er ends in fame.
  • We build our castles high in the air,
  • Which are toru down by storms or despair,
  • Buried in ruin they all hopeless lie,
  • And pleasure after pleasure, of sorrows, do die.
  • We look at our future, forgetting the past,
  • And pray to God our sorrows may not last;
  • But, alas! our faith in God is so slight,
  • We Lave sorrows again ore another night.
  • Nor[...]olk, May 27,1873. A. T. A.

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    IS THE

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    May2, 1873—1m

    Commercial Record.

    WASHINGTON MARKET

    Reported by Rice & Segourny, Agents for piedment Milk and produco Company.

    WASHINGTON, D.C., APRIL 18,1873.

    BEEVES—Extra$0 06 a 0 07
    Good to Prime0 04 a 0 05
    Common0 02 a 0 03
    MILCH COWS20 00 a 50 00
    VEAL CALVES06 00 a 08 90
    SHEEP04 00 A 07 50
    LAMBS04 00 a 00 50
    HOGS.per lb00 08 a 00 00
    SPRING PIGS, each02 00 a 04 00
    CHICKENS, per doz.06 00 a 08 00
    EGGS"00 19 a 00 19
    MILK, per gall00 24 a 00 24
    Butter Milk00 15 a 00 15
    Sour Milk.00 10 a 00 10
    CREAM00 80 a 00 80
    BUTTE print00 30 a 00 35
    va packed00 25 a 00 35
    N. Y. packed00 45 a 00 45
    Cooking butter00 10 a 00 15
    LARD00 08 a 00 10
    DRIED APPLES00 02 a 0004
    HAYPrime Timothy01 80 a 01 00
    Common01 50 a 01 60
    Clover01 40 a 01 40
    FDOURSuper06 00 a 07 00
    Extra08 00 a 09 00
    Family10 00 a 12 00
    STRAW-Rye01 40 a 01 40
    Oats01 25 a 01 25
    Wheat01 00 a 01 00
    WHEAT per bush.01 50 a 02 00
    CORN, per bar.03 00 a 04 60
    OATS, per bush.00 45 a 00.50
    NEW POTATOES00 00 a 00 00
    OLD PEACHBLOWS01 20 a 01 20
    MONITORS01 10 a 01 00
    JACKSONWHITES01 00 a 01 00
    GREEN APPLES02 00 a 04 00

    FR$EUDERICK PAFF,

    MANUFACTURER OF

    BOOTS & SHOES,

    NO. 98 KING STEHET,

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.,

    WOULD call the attention of his old friends and customers in Fairfax and adjoining, Counties, to hisNEW and SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of carefully selected

    BOOTS AND SHOES,

    equal to any ever offered in this market, all of the latest styles consisting of Ladies', Misses', Gents' and Children's wear.

    All varieties and styles of work made to order on the most reasonable terms, and, a good fit guaranteed.

    &pril 11, 1872—3m.

    REAL HAIR DEPARTMENT

    OF

    GREEN'S NOTION HOUSE.

    76 King Street

    ALEXANDRIA, VA.

    REAL HAIR!

    On hand at all times a large stock of real and imitation Hair Goods of every descrips tion, at very low prices. All goods war. ranted the best, Hair made up into Switches, Braids, Curle, Chignons, Puffs, &c.

    For making: medium switcn, either of straight hair or combings$1 00
    For making large size switch1 25
    For making largest1 50

    Ladies in the country can send hair by mail at the cost of a few centp. have tt made up into any design and returned free of mail charges'. Advice concerning hair should be made septrately. Any information cheerfully given

    CHARLES GREEN

    dec 21-1y

    King street

    Having a highly competent Lady Teacher in my family, three or four young ladies will be received as scholars and boarders, from the first of April next.

    BRANCHES TAUGHT:

    English, French, and Music on the piann. For terms or other information in reference to the above, apply in person, or by letter to the undersigned at Fairfax Court House. Virginia.

    S. SIMPSON,

    Proprietor Fairfax County News.

    MISCELLANEOUS.

    Working class, Male or Female. $65 a week guaranteed. Respectable employment at home, day or evening; no capital required; full instructions and valuable package of goods sent free by mail. Address, with six cent return stamp, M.YOUNG & CO., 173 Greenwich Street, New York.

    A GREAT OFFER!

    We will pay all AGENTS $40 per week in cash, who will engage with us at once. Everything furnished and expenses paid. Address,

    A. COULTER & CO., Charlotte, Mich.

    "Psychomancy, or soul charming ." How either sex may fascinate and gain the love and affections of any person they choose instantly. This simple mental acquirement all can possess, free, by mail, for 25c., together with a marriage guide, Egyptian Oracle, Dreams, Hints to Ladies, Wedding-Night Shirt, &c. A queer hook. Address T. WILLIAM & CO., Publishers Philadelphia.

    Agents Wanted for

    SAINTS AND SINNERS

    OF THE BIBLE.

    Address ZIEGLER & M'CURDY, Philadelphia, Pa.

    $10 A DAY

    Easily made by Agency of

    "OUR OWN FAMILY DOCTOR."

    Best medical work extant. Everybody bays that sees it. Unusual inducements to Agents. Send for circulars and terms to HURST & CO., 746 Broadway, New York

    An easy and sure way to make money.

    NUMEROUS TESTS HAVE PROVED

    N. F. BURHAM'S NEW

    Turbine Water-Wheel

    TO BE THE BEST EVER USED.

    PAMPHLET FREE. ADDEESS, YORK, PA.

    SEWING MACHINE

    Is the Best in the World.

    Agents wanted. Send for circular. Address,

    "DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO. NEW YORK.

    NOTICE

    REDUCTION OF PRICE OF BOARD.

    ST. CLAIR HOTEL,

    Monument Square, Baltimore Md.

    On and after March 1st, 1873, board at this hotel, for merchants, will be $2.50 per day. The only hotel in Baltimore with improved elevator. Suits of rooms with baths and all other conveniences.

    HARRY H. FOGLE, Manager.

    Is the most powerful cleanser, strengthener and remover of Glandular Obstructions known to Materia Medica.

    It is specially adapted to constitutions 'worn down" and debilitated by the warm weather of spring and summer, when the blood is not in active circulation, consequently gathering impurities from sluggishness and imperfect action of the secretive organs, and is manifested by tumors, eruptions, blotches, boils, pustules, scrofula, &c.

    When weary and languid from overwork, and dullness, drowsiness and inertia take the place of energy and vigor, the system needs a tonic to build it up and help the vital forces to regain their recuperative power.

    In the heat of summer, frequently the liver and spleen do not properly perform their functions; the uterine and urinary organs are inactive, producing weakness of the stomach aud intestines and a predisposition to billious derangement.

    DR. WELL'S

    EXTRACT OF JURUBEBA

    is prepared directly from the Sonth American plant, and is peculiarly suited to all these difficulties; it will cleanse the vitiated blood, strengthen the life-giving powers, and remove all obstructions from impaired and enfeebled organs.

    It shoald be taken freely, as Jurubeba is pronounced by medical writers the most efficient purifier, tonic and deobstruent known in the whole range of medical plants.

    JOHN Q. KELLOGG, 18 Platt st., N. Y.,

    Sole Agent for the United States. Price one dollar per pottle. Sand for circular.

    The startling drawback on nearly all medicine agents has ever been that in their process of purgation and purification they have also debilitated the system. To obviate this difficulty physicians have long sought for an agent that would

    PURGE, PURIFY & STRENGTHEN

    AT ONE AND THE SAME TIME.

    Their research has at last been rewarded by the discovery which fully realizes the fondest desires of the medical faculty, and which is justly regarded as the most important triumph that Pharmacy has ever achieved. This important desideratum is

    Dr.Tutt's Vegetable Liver Pills,

    Which purify the blood and remove all corrupt humors and unhealthy accumulations from the body, and yet produces no weakness or lassitude whatover, but on the contrary tones the stomach and invigorates the body during the progress of their operation. They unite the heretofore irreconcilable qualities of a strengthening purgative and a purifying tonic.

    Dr. Tutt's pills are the most active and searching medicine in existence; they at once attack the very root of diseases, and their action is so prompt that in an hour or two after they are taken the patient is aware of their good effects. They are taken at any time without restraint of diet or occupation; they produce neither nausea, griping or debility, and as a family medicine they have no rival.

    Price 25 cents a box. Sold by all Druggirts.

    Principal office, 19 and 20 Platt Street, New York.

    May 9, 1873—1m.

    TONTINE RESTAURANT

    NO. 61.CAMERON STREET

    COONKY BROTHERS, Proprietors. ALEXANDRIA. VA.

    Always on hand Ducks Birds Oysters, and all the Delicacies of the Season, also, the most choice Wines, Brandies, Segars,&c.

    Jan 1-ly.

    MISCELLANEOUS.

    NEVER

    Neglect a cough. Nothing is more certain to lay the foundation for future evil consequences.

    WELLS' CARBOLIC TABLETS

    are a sure cure for all diseases of the Respiatory organs, sore throat, croup, diptherea, asthma, catarrh, hoarseness, dryness of the throat, windpipe, or bronchial tubes, and all diseases of the lungs.

    In all eases of sudden colds, however taken these tablets should be promptly and freely used. They equalize thecirculation of blood mitigate the severity of the attack, and will in a very short time restore healthy aetion to the affected organs.

    Wells' Carbolic Tablets are put up only in blue boxes. Take no substitutes. If they can't be found at your druggist's, send at once to the Agent in New York, who will forward them by return mail.

    Don't be deceived by imitations.

    Sold by druggists: Price 25 cents a box.

    JOHN Q, KELLOGG, 18 Platt St., N. Y.,

    Send for circular. Sole Agent for U. S.

    May 16, 1873—lm.

    12,000,000 AGRES,

    cheap Farms,

    The cheapest land in market for tale by the

    UNION PACIFIC RAILOAD COMPANY,

    In the great Platte Valley.

    3,000,000 ACRES IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA.

    Now for sale in tracts of forty acres and upward on five and ten years credit at 6 per cent. No advance interest required.

    Mild and healthful climate, fertile soil, an abundance of good water.

    The best market in the West. The great mining regions of Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Nevada being supplied by the farmers in the Platte Valley.

    SOLDIERS ENTITLED TO A HOMESTEAD OF 160 ACRES

    THE BEST LOCATIONS FOR COLONIES

    Free homes for all. Millions of acres of choice Government lands open for entry under the homestead law, near this great Railroad, with good markets and all the conveniences of an old settled country.

    Free passes to purchasers of Railroail lands.

    Seetional maps, showing the land, also new edition of descriptive pamphlet with new maps mailed free everywhere.

    Address,

    O. F. DAVIS,

    Land Commissioner U. P. R. R.

    Omaha, Neb

    May 16, 1873—lm.

    $50,000 FOR $2!!!

    Grand Gift Goncert

    OF THE

    MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION,

    OF THE CITY OF LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS.

    In accordance with an act of the Legislature and their Articles of Iucorporation, the Board of Directors announce their first Grand Gift Concert and Distribution by lot among the ticket holders, of

    $332,5 55 IN CASH.

    at LAIKG'S HALI, Leavenworth, on the 25th day of June, 1873, for the benefit of the Library.

    51,933 Cash Gifts amounting to $382,555

    This enterprise is endorsed by the Governor, Secretary of State, Auditor of State, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Treasurer of State, Mayor and Common Council of Leavenworth, and [...]leading business men of the State, and the certainty of the distribution and payment of gifts, as advertised, is fully guaranteed.

    TICKETS $2 EACH. 3 FOB $5 6 FOR $10.

    Memorandum of cash gifts to be distributed June 25th, 1873:

    1 GRAND CASH GIFT$50,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT40,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT35,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT30,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT25,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT20,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT15,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT12,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT10,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT8,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT5,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT3,000
    1 GRAND CASH GIFT2,500

    For balance of prizes send for circular

    This ocncert is under the supervision and direction of the following

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

    C H Durfee, Merchant, W O Gould, C'y En., H L Newman, banker, PG Lowe, Capitalist H D Rush, lumber, CR Morehead, m'ch't H W Gillett, m'ch't, J L Wever, M. D. G F Prescott, comm'l, J. W English, lawyer Jas B Kitchen, farmer, C Moller cash.G.S.B ET Carr, Architect,

    OFFICERS:

    E H Durfee, Pres H L Newman, V. Pres, Geo F Prescott, Sec. Carl Moller, Treas.

    The well known character of the Directors of the Mercantile library association and the endorsement presented, is a sufficient guarantee to all absent ticket-holders that their interests will he fully guarded and protected.

    All correspondence strictly confidential, and any person drawing prizes need not be known unless they so desire.

    Tickets drawing privies will be cashed on sight.

    This is the grandest, safest and best enterprise ever presented to the public-

    Official lists of winning numbers will be sent to purchasers of tickets immediately alter the distribution.

    For information and tickets address,

    BAMBERGE & CO., Generel Agents,

    95 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK.

    Tickets sent C. O. D. at our expense.

    Agents wanted. Liberal commissions paid.

    May 16, 1873—1m.

    HATS! HATS!! HATS!!!

    JOHN ARNOLD

    MANUFACTURER AND DEALER

    Hats, Caps and Straw Goods.

    Silk Hats, Black and Drab, of the best quality and latest style for $6.00. Has on hand Straw Goods in great variety. Guar antees satisfaction to all who may favor him with a call, he having been forty years la the business.

    All orders promptly atttended to.

    Remember name and place.

    JOHN ARNOLD.

    No. 81 King Street, Alexandria Va

    May 16, 1873–1m.

    E, J. MILLER.

    IMPORTEE AND DEALER IN

    CHINA, GLASS, AND QUEE NSAKE.

    No, 65 KING STREET, ALFXANDRIA VA

    jan. 17 ly

    TREES AND PLANTS,

    FRUIT AND ORNAMENTAL,

    Acompdete assortment of standard and dwarf Apples, Pears, Peaches, Plums, Siberian Crabs, Apricots, and Nectarines; Grapes, Currants, Gooseberries, Raspberries Blackberries, Asparagus, Rhubarb Nuts; Shabe and Ornamental Trees, Hardy Flowering and Climbing Shrubs, Hedge Plants, &c. Enclosestamp for Cataegue and Priced List.

    EDW'D J. EVANS & CO.

    Nurserymen and Seedsmen, York, Pa.

    March 14, 1873–3t.

    PROFESIONAL.

    James m. love.

    ATTORNEY AT LAW,

    FAIRFAX C. H, VA.

    Practices in the Courts of Alexandria Prince William, Fauqnier and Loudoun Counties.

    Office with Thomas R. Love, Sr.

    R. r. farr,

    ATTORNEY AT LAW,

    and

    SURVEYOR OF LAND,

    FAIRFAX C. H., VA.

    Office over Hawxhurst's store.

    P. B. STILSON.

    Stilson & bundy,

    ATTORNEYS AT LAW,

    480 Lousiana Aveenuk, WASHINGTON. D. C.

    Will attend Court in Prince William, Fairfax and Alexandria Counties when desired.

    B. f. sceva,

    Attorney and Counsellor at Law,

    No. 462 Louisiana Avenue,

    (Near City Hall,)

    WASHINGTON, D. D.

    Albert fairfax, m. d.

    PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,

    FAIRFAX C. H., VA.

    Can be found at his office in the village during the day, when not professionally engaged. At night at the residence of Herbert C.Fairfax.

    Messages left at the store of Messrs Ford & Hunt will receive prompt attention.

    W. d. Mcwhorter, m. d.,

    FAIEFAX C. H., VA.

    Offers his serrices in the practice of Medicine. Surgery and Obstetrics.

    Office at his reridence, where he may always be found, unless professionally absent.

    John harman,

    LADIES' SHOE-MAKER,

    AND

    REPAIRER,

    MAIN ST., FAIRFAX C. H., VA.

    Ladies and gentlemen, children, and all You that need "soleing," give Harman a call.

    Harman is the man that can give yon good fits,

    Or mend up yonr "soles" and sew up your rips.

    J. W. Yewell, E. C. Ostrander.

    YEWELL & OSTANDER,

    dealers in

    FAMILY GROCERIES,

    FLOUR,

    TEAS,

    WINES,

    LIQUORS,

    HARDWARE,

    WOOD and WILLOW-WARE,

    and COUNTKY PRODUCE.

    Our Stock has been selected with great care and bought at the lowest cash price. We are thus enabled to offer great inducements to our country friends.

    All Orders by mail carefully attended to.

    YEWELL & OSTRANDER,

    739 SEVENTH ST., BETWEEN G. & H., WASHINGTON, D. C.

    UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE.

    NOTICE TO SPECIAL TAX-PAYERS.

    The law of December 24, 1872, requires eyery person engaged in any business, avocation, or employment, which renders him liable to a

    SPECIAL TAX,

    to procure and place conspicuously in his establishment or place of business,

    A STAMP

    denoting the payment of said Special Tax before commencing business.

    The taxes embraced within the provisions of law above quoted are the foliowing, viz:

    Rectifiers$200 00
    Dealers, retailliquor25 00
    Dealers, Wholesale liquor100 00
    Dealers in malt liquors, Wholesale 50 00
    Dealers in malt liquors, retail20 00
    Dealers in leaf tobacco25 00
    Retail dealers in leaf tobacco500 00
    and on sales of $1,000, fifly cents for every dollar in excess of $1,000.
    Dealers in manufuctured tobacco5 00
    Manufacturers of stills50 00
    and for every still or worm manufactured 20 00
    Manufacturers of tobacco10 00
    Manufacturers of cigars10 00
    Peddlers of tobacco, first class, (more than 2 horses)50 00
    Peddlers of tobacco, second class, (2 horses)25 00
    Peddlers of tobacco, third class, (1 horse)15 00
    Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class, (on foot or public conveyance)10 00
    Brewers of less than 500 barrels50 00
    Brewers of 500 barrels or more100 00

    Any person who shall fail to comply with the foregoing requirements will be subject to severe penalties.

    Special-tax Payers are reminded that they must make application to the Collector of the district, and procure the proper stamp for the Special-tax Year, commencing May 1, 1873, without waiting for further notice,

    E. E. WHITE,

    Collector Internal Revenue,

    7th District Virginia.

    Application may also be made to, and stamps procured of Deputy Collector F. S, VANAUKEN, at Fairfax Court House, on Monday, June 16th, 1873.

    May 16, 1863—1m.

    THE EVACUATION OF RICHMOND, VA.

    By Gen. Lee and His Army, April 2, 1865.

    A new and beautiful engraving 14 $$ 18 inches in size. Gen. Lee's army crossing the James river, the city of Richmond on fire, and many other things which make this picture a gem of art, one which should hang in the parlor of every Southern home. Sent by mail mounted on a roller and post paid, on receipt of 20 cents, or 3 for 50 cents.

    Address, J. C. & W. M. BURROW,

    200 Main Street, Bristol, Tenn.

    Agents wanted to sell pictures, books, charts, &c. From $3 to $16 per day can easily be made. Send for private terms and catalogue.

    May 16, 1873- 1m.

    The beckwith $20 portable fam ily sewing machine, on 30 days trial; many advantages over all. Satisfaction guaranteed, or $20 refunded. Sent complete, with full directions. Beckwith Sewing Machine Co., 862 Broadway, N. Y.

    May 2, 1873-1y.

    Wit and Humor.

    VIOLATION OF THE FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT.

    A New York showman advertises for sale "five of the largest African Labeons in the United States." Gen. Grawt has ordered proceedings to be commenced against the party. Large "African boboons" are only for sale by Southern carpet-baggers. This violation of the Fifteenth Amendment will doubtless be severely punished.—Richmond News.

    ORIGIN OF THE WHITE TRASH.

    A negro minister delivered a funeral discourse, in which he gave an account of the white folks which throws Darwin in the shade:

    My bredderen, when Adam and Ebe was fust made, dey were bof niggers.— But do good Lord put dem in de garden where he had his snmmer apples, and tole 'em, 'Adam, you and Ebe may eat dem summer apples much as you want; but you jest let dem Fowler apples be—I dun save dem for my own special toof.' Dese, like sheep meat, too good for niggers.

    Den de good Lord went off 'bout his business lemonading up and down the yearth, seeking whom he might save up. But he no sooner turn his dan, jest like two fool niggers, Adam and Ebe steal all de Fowler apples.— She taste de fust one, smack her lubly thick lips, and 'quired of Adam, How was dat for high? Adam said it was all O. K., and den dey went for dem Fowler apples like the heathing Chinee.

    Bimebi de Lord come back, and de fust, thing he said was, 'Adam! Adam! where my Fowler apples? Den Adam got skeered and said;' 'I don't know Lord, but I spec Ebe got em.' De Lord wont to Ebe and said, 'Ebe, you got dem Fowler apples?' Den Ebe got skeered and said: Dunno, Lord, but I spect dat fool nigger 'Adam, took 'em. Den de Lord got so mad he fairly smashed his teef. He stomped back up to where Adam was standin' shiverin' like a sheep-killing dog, and he make do ground fairly shake as he say, 'Adam! Adam! you grand old thief, what for you steal my fowler apples?' Adam got so skeered he turned as white as a sheet, and, my beloved bredderen, he neber grow black any more; dat accounts for de poor wite trash we see flying around here so grand, votin. Let us look to de Lord, and bo dismist.

    $72.00 EACH WEEK,

    Agents wanted everywhere. Business strictly legitimate. Particulars free.—

    Adress, J. WORTH & CO., St. Louis, Mo.

    May 9, 1873—ly.

    Set together by the cars—Sheaves of waeat.

    A bad book to read—A naughty biography (an autobiography.)

    Chairs should never be covered with silks, they must be sat-in.

    When is a man obliged to keep his word? When no one will take it.

    The young man who boasted that he could marry any girl he pleased, found that he could not please any.

    What is that which he who has it does not wish for, but he who has it would not part with for any money?

    A bald head.

    Punch asks: "why is the man who does not bet as bad as the man who does?" Because he is no better.

    A debtor gave as an excuse for non-payment, that "money was very close, but not close enough yet for him to reach it."

    A young lady "took a Horn" the other day in church, and nobody was shocked. His first name was William.

    Next to home without a mother, the most lonely home is that without a country local journal.

    "Are you the mate of the ship?" asked an emigrant of the cook, who was an Irishman.. "No sir," was the reply, "I am the man who cooks the mate.'

    A Terre Haute woman's puppy swallowed a diamond ring. The jewel being a valuable one, the considerate little animal was quite cut up.

    A young gent was singing "Why am I so weak and weary?" when his little sister responded: "Because you came home late, and was not sober last night." He forgot the rest of the song.

    NORDLINGER'S COLUMN.

    JUSTICE DONE TO ALL

    AT THE

    National

    CLOTHING HALL.

    114 BRIDGE STREET.

    GEORGETOWN, D. C.

    W. NORDLINGER

    Offers to the public an assortment of Fall and Winter Clothing vhich cannot be surpaaaed in style, beauty durability and at the closest prices.Strict attttention and long eperience in business enables me to sellat very lowcst rates. To be convinced of this call at the

    National Clothing Hall,

    114 BRIDGE ST.,

    where you will flnd an assortment of cloth-ing for

    Men, Youths, Boys and Children.

    ALSO A FULL LINE OF

    Men's Furnishing Goods,

    of every description. I do not consider it any trouble to show goods, In addition to my extensive stock of Clothing I wish to announce that my

    Custom Department,

    is stocked with a very fine assortment of

    Cloths, Linens & Cassimeres,

    for customers who may desire to have heir clothing made to order. Particular attention is given in that branch, and satisfaction to all guaraneed.

    OUR TWO DOLLAR

    WHITE SHIRTS

    cannot be beat in price as well as in style.

    LADIES' TRAVELLING

    TRUNKS AND SATCHELS

    in the greatest varety, to be found at the

    National Clothing Hall,

    114 BRIDGE STREET.

    SCHOOL SUITS FOR BOYS

    Black cloth suits rqanging from $15 to $45 a specialty

    SCHOOL SUITS FOR BOYS

    from $4 upwards, also a full line of

    DOGSKIN AND KIN GLOVES,

    in all sizes and colors to be had at the

    National Clothing Hall

    114 BRIDGE STREET,

    GEORGETOWN. D. C.

    W. NORDLINGER,

    April 11, 1873—ly

    MISCELLANEOUS.

    To Famer's, Mechanics and Others.

    E. G. WHEELER,

    7th Street and Canal Bridge.

    WASHINGTON, D. C.

    Has on hand and for sale a large [...] ment of the following Articles:

    Donble and SinglePincers, Tongs, Horse
    Trees, StretchersShoes, Wagon Springs,
    and Fifth Chains,Blacksmiths Working
    Trace Chains, Wa-Iron and Steel, Grain
    gon Chains, &c.,Sacks, Bed Ticks and
    Black Bands, Hal-Sacks, Cotton and Li-
    ters, Saddles,nen Sheets, Small
    Collars, Brindles,Tables, Table Cloths,
    Harness, WagonDrawers, canvas for
    Covers, Axes, Pi-Awning and Sails,
    cks, Shovels,&, &c.
    Spades, Horse andStoves, pipe and Fix-
    water Buckets,tures Cauldrons and
    Anvils, Vices, Bel-Kettles, Large and
    lows, Sledge andsmall, Manilla and
    Hand Hammers,Hemp Rope, all sizes

    I have a large assortment of

    GOVERNMENT CLOTHING,

    SUCH AS

    Blue Overvoats,White and Gray
    Frock Coats,Blankets, Gum Co-
    Blouses,versand Blankets,
    Jackets,Have sacks, Can-
    Pants,[...], Horse co
    Sewed Boots[...], Lap Robes,
    Gloves,[...] Ticks, Mat
    Sewed Shoes,[...] Pillows,
    Gray FlannelShirts[...] Bed Spreads
    Woolen Socks,([...] and blue)
    Drawers,

    Also, A FINE ASSORTMENT OF

    [...]Forks, Hatchets [...]Hand and Log Saws [...]Log Chains, Plow
    Reins,Harness, Back
    Halters,Bands, Chain Traces
    Wagon Harness(sin-and Ropes (of all
    gle or double),sizes) Seales, Pots,
    Buggy and Ambul-Ovens, Double
    ance Harness, Rid-Trees, Wagon Bows,
    ing, Wagon, andWagon Covers, Crow
    Cart Saddles, PicksBars, Horse Bucket[...]
    Shovels, Axes andCoal Hods, Ca[...]
    Handles, Rakes,Kettles,
    Manure and Hay

    And a great many other articles too numerous to mention, AT

    E.G. Wheeler's,

    7th Street and Canal Bridge south side

    N.B.—Highest cash price pakl for Rags, Rope, Iron, Bones, Brass, Copper, Lead, &c.

    C. T. Edmonston. T. C. Wheeler

    SECOND ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION.

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    ODR FIRESIDE FRIEND.—Eight pages, large size, illustrated. The Family Weekly is in its third volume, and has attained the largest circulation of any paper published in the West. Its success enables the propr etors to furnish the best most desirable and most useful reading matter in great variciy, that money can buy, and to make it a home weekly, suited to the want-of every family. Subscription price $3.00 per year of 52 numbers.

    THE ELEGANT CHROMO,

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    The distribution takes place on the second Tuesday in June next. The chromo and certificate sent on receipt of price. Specimen copies, premium list, etc., giving full particulars, sent to any address.

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    Address OUR FlRE SIDE FRIEND,

    Chicago, Ill., and Baltimore, Md.

    Feb. 28, 1873—2t.

    CHARLES BRILL,

    MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN

    STOVES, TIN AND SHEETIRON WARE,

    No 17 North Royal Street, Alexandrin, Virginia.

    Roofling, Sponting, Guttering, and all kinds of tin work exceuted with dispatch

    jan 17-1y.

    John T. Creighton. J. Carlin Creighton

    JOHN T. CREIGHTON & SON,

    Wholesale and retail dealers in

    HARD WARE, CUTLERY, HOUSEKEEPING ARTICLES, MECHANICS TOOLS, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, GARDEN TOOLS, BAR IRON, &c.

    No, 88 KING STREET, CORNER OF ROYAL

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

    Orders will receive prompt attention.

    January 17, 1873—1y.

    SPECIAL NOTICE.

    TO CONSUMPTIVES.

    The advertiser, having been permanently cured of that dreadful disease, Consumption, by a simple remedy, is anxious to make known to all of his fellow sufferers the means of cure. To all who desire it he will send a copy of the prescription used (free of charge, with the directions for preparing and using the same, whice they will find a sure cure for Consumption. Asthma, Bronchitis &c.

    Parties wishing the prescription will Please address Rev. EDWARD WILSON, 134 Penn Street. Williamsburgh- N. Y.

    November 8, 1872—1y.

    PRINTER'S COLUMN

    SUBSCRIBE TO

    THE FAIRFAX NEWS,

    PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY

    S. SIMPSON

    FAIRFAX C. H., VIRGINIA,

    AT

    $1.50

    A YEAR IN ADVANCE

    TERMS OF ADVERTISING:

    Transient advertisements invariably in advance; Yearly, one-half in advance One column, 1 year$75.00.
    ½ column, "40.00.
    ¼ column, "25.00.
    Local notices,15 cents per line.

    Persons bringing in advertisements must write on the back of each manuscript how many times it is to be inserted, or it will be continded until forbid, and charged for at our regular transient rates.

    To insure insertien advertisements must be brought in not later than 12 o'clock Thursday.

    We are prepared to execute with neatness and dispatch, various kines of Job Work, such as CARDS, BILLHEADS, BLANKS, POSTERS, CIRCULARS, &c., &c., &c.

    THE SINGER

    Manufacturing Company,

    AT THE WORLD'S FAIR,

    —Constituted by the homes of the people—

    Received the Great Award of the

    HIGHEST SALES!

    And have left all rivals far behind them, for they

    SOLD IN 1870

    One Hundred and Twenty-seven Thousand,

    Eight Hundred and Thirty-three Machines!

    being more than forty thousand in advance of their sales of the previous year, and over forty-four thousand more than the sales of any other Company for 1870, as shown by the following figures from swron returns of the sales of Licensees.

    The Singer Manufnctnring Company

    Sold over the Florence Sewing Machine Co.,110,173Machines.
    Sold over the Wilcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine Co.,98,943do.
    Sold over the Weed Sewing Machine Co.,92,831do.
    Sold over the Grover & Baker Sewing Machine Co.,70,431do.
    Sold over the Howe Machine Co.,52,677do.
    Sold over the Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing Co.,44,625do.

    all of which is mainly owing to. the popalarity of what is known as the "New Family Sewing Machine," which is now fast find its way into every well regulated household.—For Circulars giving full particulars of Machines, their Folding Cases of many varieties of wood and finish, their Attachments for mumerons kinds of work which, till recently, it was thought that delicate finders alone could perform, as well as particulars about all articles used by their Machines, such as Twist, Linen Thread, Spool Cotton, Oil, &c, &c., apply to any of their Authorized Agents, or to

    THIS SINGER MANUFACTURING COMPANY,

    4 Union Square, New York

    June 6,1873—9m.

    PRACTICAL HARNESS

    AND

    Trunk manufactory of

    J. H. TOPHAM; &C.,

    NO, 425 7TH STREET, NEXT TO ODD FELLOWS HALL

    WASHINGTON, D. C.

    Where you can buy at Low Prices for cash, every discription of Double and Single Harness, Wagon and Cart Harness, Men and Boys Saddles, Ladies Saddles, Riding Bridles, Carriage and Ridning Whips, Linnen Horso Covers, Cotton and Linnen Fly Nets, Sole Leather Trunks Ladies Dress

    Trunks, Valises Ladies and Mens Satchells.

    Our Stock is the largest and most complete in the District of Columbia.

    Give us a call and you Will not regret it.

    May, 20—.ly

    J. T. Beckham, Dan'l.s. Delaplane W. H. Fowle

    BECKHAM, DKLAPLANE & CO.,

    GENEEAL

    COMMISSION MERCHANTS

    NO. 27 KING STREET,

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

    Feb 14,1873-1y.

    WILMARTH & WRENN

    DEALERS IN

    FINE FAMILY GROCERIES,

    WINES AND LIQUORS

    And everything to be found in the grocery line. Country Produce bought and sold.

    Citizens of Fairfax and elsewhere are invited to give us a call.

    N. W. COR. NINTH AND E.STS.,

    WASHINGTON, D. C

    Having a highly competent Lady Teacher in my family, three or four young ladies will be received as scholars and boarders, from the first of April next.

    BRANCHES TAUGHT:

    English, French, and Music on the Piano. For terms or other information in reference to the above, apply in person, or by letter to the undersigned at Fairfax Court House.[...]

    S. SIMPSON, Proprietor Fairfax County News.

    $5. A VALUABLE INVENTION! $5.

    AN ENTIRELY NEW

    SEWING MACHINE.

    FOR DOMESTIC USE.

    ONLY FIVE DOLLARS.

    WITH THE NEW PATENT BUTTON HOLE WORKER.

    THE MOST SIMPLE AND COMPACT IN CONSTRUCTION.

    THE MOST DURABLE AND ECONOMICAL IN USE.

    A MODEL OF COMBINED STRENGTH AND BEAUTY.

    Complete in all its parts, uses the straight eye pointed needle, self threading, direct upright postive motion, new tension, self feed and cloth guider. Operates by wheel and on a table. Light run ning, smooth and noiseless, like all good high priced machines. Has patent check to prevent the wheel being turned the wrong way. Uses the thread direct from the spool. Makes the elastic lock stitch, (finest and strongest stitch known;) firm, durable and rapid. Will do all kinds of work, fine and coarse, from cambric to heavy cloth or leather, and uses all descriptions of thread.

    The best mechanical talent in America and Europe has been devoted to improving and simplifying our machines, combining only that which is practicable, and dispensing with all complicated surroundings generally found in other machies.

    Special terms and extra inducement to male and female agents, store keepers, &Camp;c., who will establish agencies through the country and keep our new machines on exhibition and sale. County rights given to smart agents free. Agents' complete outfits furnished without any extra charge. Samples of sewing, descriptive circulars, containing terms, testimonials, engravings, &Camp;c., sent free.

    Address

    BROOK'S SEWING MACHINE CO.,

    NO. 1329 BROADWAY.

    NEW YORK.

    March 7, 1873.—1y.

    HOTELS, & RESTUARANTS.

    MALTBY HOUSE

    BALTIMORE MD.

    C. H. HOGAN,—Proprietor

    Has just undergone a serires of elegant improvements making it at present the most desirable

    HOTEL IN BALTIMORE.

    John P. Ballard late proprfetor of the Exchange and Ballard hotels of Richmond Va., is now connected with the Maltby where he will be pleased to see his former friends, and extend to them an old Virginia welcome

    BOARD 2,50 per day.

    Oct7.-1y

    JAS. W. Carr, C. Boyd Barrett,

    Alexandria, Va. Loudoun Co., Va

    CITY HOTEL,

    CORNER OF CAMERON & ROYAL STREETS

    ALEXANDRIA. VA.

    CARR & BARRETT, - - - Proprietors

    The City Hotel Coaches will run in connection with the trains and Steamboats

    Calls for Coaches left at the City Hotel, tf,

    John Harlow M. B. Harlow.

    HARLOW & BRO.

    GROCERS, LIQUOR, FEED

    AND

    COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

    N. W. COR. KING AND CAMERON STS.,

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.

    Special attention given tothe sale of Country Produce. We most respectfulcall the attention of the trade to our large and splendid stock of Wines, Liquors, Flour, Hams, Shoulders, Breakfast Pieces, Butter, Lard, Cheese, Corn Meal, Crackers Syrups, Molasses, Cod Fish, Mackerel, Herring, Woodware Baskets, Spices, Cigars, Tobacco, Canned Goods, Coal Oil, &c, and every other article usually found in a first class wholesale and retail establishment.

    Orders from the Country respectifully solicited, and all Orders shall receive our prempt attention

    April 15, 1872—1y.

    ESTABLISHED IN 1833.

    John McDermott and Bros.,

    COACH MAKERS

    AND CARRIAGE DEALERS.

    NO. 310, PENN. AVE. NEAR THID ST,

    WASHINGTON, CITY D. C.

    Carriages and Harness received on storage and sold on commission Carriagea repaired.

    May 14,—1y.

    WAGES

    For all who are willing to works. Any person, old or young, of either sex can make from $10 to $50 per week, at home, or in connection with other business. Wanted by all. Suitable to either city or country, and any season of the year. This is a rare opportunity for those who are out of work, and out of money, to make an independent living. No capital being required. Our pamphief, "HOW TO MAKE A LIVING," giving full instructions sent on receipt of 10 cents. Address A. BURTON, Morrisania, Westchester Co., N. Y.

    May 2, 1873—1y.

    The new elastic truss. An Impertant Invention. It retains the Rupture at all times, and under the hardest exercise or severest strain. It is worn with comfort, and if kept on night and day, effects a permanent cure in a few weeks. Sold cheap, and sent by mail when requested, circulars free, when ordered by letter sent to The Elastic Truss Co., No. 083 Broadway N. Y. City. Nobody uses Metal Spring Trusses; too painful; they slip off too frequently.

    May 3, 1873—1y.