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FROM WASHINGTON
Yours, respectfully.
Correspondence Of The Baltimore Pqn, TO-,

Correspondence Of The Baltimore PG'Lly,
WASHINGTON, Mays, 1881
The news coming to and from "aSl"S iote.
the few days past, has been of uncommon , nrb.
rest,-and no doubt attracts due share u ,I GL
lie attention, even in these exciting lnes, o,cb
important events so thickly tread upon eal IN.
others heels, that the last throws the folnei ,oke
to oblivion. Every body, however, can " and
their own comments upon the impol IN tberc.
decisive votes Of the Senate,-and wiz far rs
fore spare you mine, remarking that so so ,~ ,ncb
can learn, the President submits Will na lifted
more gravity and decorum than ne suy ha and
to the original resolution as to whlcn ~ Inss
his worshippers have raised such mlgn tEon MA
about Impeachment" condemned "'"''
trial." &c. &C. ,o him
When Mr.. Kane. of Illinois, repeateo w W. nm
the passage Of the original resolution ~ this
cerked all his walls of denunciatonI,UJun a+ion.
last understood he took with due nlouerdd his
for the Virginia elections are oVer,-sah%;u no-
popularity, he finds, can't stand every UNI nnG-
The old gentleman indeed is growing ION Go Of
He sent in this morning the nomih DnnID,he
Colonel Towson, as Paymaster Gei iiiee,,,ebed
gallant soldier who so honorably disliiI Ningara
himself during the last war on Tue ,o a held
frontier.-a nomination which he has lo's
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GAMBLING.

Tho following curious account of the passion
for gaming, of the Irish, In remoter tunes, is
drawn from Stanihurst.
nThere is among them brotherhood of Kar-
roaues, that profer to play at cards all the year
iong,and make it their only occupation. They
NAV away mantle and ALL to the bare skin; and
then truss themselves in straw or leaves. They
wait for passengers in the highway; invite them
to game upon the green; and ask no more Out
companions to make them sport fol oelaut
of other stuffs, they pawn their gibbs, the nails
of their fingers and toes their dimlssares, whlch
thew lease or redeem, at the courtesy OF the
winner
Southey relates an instance, where two Smith
field drovers Ga sort accustomed to cutting ana
slitting) tossed up for each others ears. Nor
was it in mere play; for the winner proceeded
forthwith to take possession by cutting off his
adversary's souse' close to his head.
In the London Times of April II, 1912, the
following vet more extraordinary and brutal
fact is related:
"On Wednesday evening an extraordinary
investigation took place at Bow street. croker,
the officer, was passing the Hampstead hoad;
he observed at short distance before him two
men on a wall, and directly after saw the tallest
of them, stout man about feet high, hanging
by his neck, from lamp-post attached TO the
wall. being that instant tied up and turned OF
by the short man. This unexpected and extra
ordinary sight astOnShed the ofncer; ne maze
up to the spot with all speed, and just after he
arrived there, the tall man who had been hang
ed, fell to the ground, the handkerchief with
which he had been suspended having given way.
Croker produced his staff, said he was an off,
Ger. and demanded to know of the other man,
the cause Of such conduct in the meantime the
man who had been hanged, recovered, got up,
and on Croker interfering gave him violent
blow on the nose, which nearly knocked him
backward. The short man was endeavorng
to make off; however, the officer procured as
sistance, and both were brought to the office,
when the account they gave was, that they
worked on canals. They had been together on
Wednesday afternoon, tossed up for money,
and afterwards for their clothes; the tall man
who had been hanged won the others jacket,
trowsers and shoes; they then tossed up which
should hang the other, and the short one won
the toss. They got upon the WALL the one to
submit and the other to hang him on the lamp
iron. They both agreed to this statement. The
tall man who had been hanged, said, if he had
won the toss, he would have hanged the other.
He said, he then felt the effects on his neck at
the time he was hanging, and his eyes were so
much swelled that he saw double. The Magis-
trates expressed their horror and disgust, and
ordered the man who had been hanged to find
bail for the violent and unjustifabe assault up
on the officer, and the short one for hanging the
other. Not having bail, they were committed
to Bridewell for trial.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.

WASHINGTON, May 10, 1884
Dear Sir:-The writer Of the Scene at the
White House," which | have just read in your
paper, may have thought that he was INDUCING
in fancy sketch but believe he Occidental
ly) comes very near true statement OF what
did actually happen the other day at the White
House. off your friends" said the President
to Mr.. Van Buren,, do not stand by me-mine
will" That observation is said to have been
made.
The reports about Gen Jackson'S resignation
had their origin from his recent frequent OK
pressions Of dissatisfaction and Impotence
The Senate holds him uneasy.
We have rumor to day that Mr. Secfetai!
McLane is to resign and make public his fea'
sons for doing so. believe that he will reSlgn'
for his present situation is a most unenVao's
and unhappy one. He has already rema'eO
in the Cabinet too long for his own fame
There seems to me to be at length awakened
a desire to adjourn on the part OF members "
Congress. have heard more talk on the SUI
ject for the last three or four days than nave
ever heard beforehand the desire will proOa"l
spread and increase.
This is all have to say at present
Yours, respectfully.
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ALEXANDRIA,.
MONDAY MORNING, MAY -. 1872,

Mr.. VANcE's amendment to the Appropriation
Bill, relative to the reduction of salaries 4
adopted in Committee of the Whole M
clause is in these words:
That, from all officers of the custom.
whatever name designated, or in wbatevor1 py
ner employed, there shall be deducted f f., man
compensation now allowed to them hy In We
the rate of twenty-five per centum ner an NV al
and in no case shall the compensation h., MUM. aui
ny, fees, or otherwise be permitted to evco Sad
of Collector, three thousand dollars ~, ~
uum; of Surveyors and Inspectors, two ~ al-
and five hundred dollars per annum. o nous,
weighers, gaugers markers, appraisers anu 81
others connected with the Collection of tho IC al
toms, two thousand dollars per annum" ~ Gus
Mr.. VANCE said, that as the question baaho.
amply discussed, he would now ask that !, :"
decided by Yeas and Nays. The Yeas ana
Nays were ordered, and resulted as follows.
Yeas 49, Nays 72.
So the amendment was agreed to.
Mr. VANCE thereupon, as he had prcviou,,,
intlmated. 1oithdreao all the other clauses in ~.
amendment proposed by him.
IS. BY reference to our abstract of tbc ny,
ceedings of the House on Friday night il ri,
be seen that the above proposition did moi fc,,
~ prevail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-12

The New York Star says" BY the Onta-
rio, from London, are received the celebrated
original tapestries of the cartoons of RaffaeIe
formerly owned by Charles |. of England
They were made about 800 years ago at BruS
sells, at a cost of 10000 crowns They are in
tended to be exhibited at the City Saloon, op
posite st. Paul's Church. Broadway-a room
admirably calculated for the purpose being 90
feet long, and about 30 feet deep An addition,
al attraction also accompanies them-Reubens
grand painting of the Crucifxion. We under
stand they will be presented to the public in a
few days, and will offer attractions of the very
first order"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-12

The New York Courier and Enquirer, now
the largest paper in the United States, is shortly
to be enlarged. 1t proves the thriving cond-
ton of that extensive establishment But ne
never could see the use of such enormous sheets
Possibly if we had as many hundred advertise
ments daily as the Courier and Enquirer has
our vision might be more distinct on that head
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-12

The New York Gazette thus frankly acknow.
lodges a good act on the part of the Jackson
Legislature of that state:
eve congratulate our readers on a receo,
happy event. The State Legislature has at las
accomplished one good thing. 1t has ~ ad.
journed.'
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FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ALEX
ANDRIA

A DIVIDEND ofForty Cents is declared on
IN each share of stock in this Institution. nav
able on or after Monday the, 5th inst, to the
stockholders or their legal representatives.
NATH. WATTLEs, Sec'y.
may 1--d4t&eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-12

The Wings of Richmond are about to have
jubilee, in honor of the Virginia triumph. The
people of Fredericksburg are also engaged in
the same work of rejoicing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-12

The Ontario. from London, brought $4,000
dollars in specie, and at New York other YES
sells have brought in very considerable amounts
of the precious metals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01
LAND FOR SALE.

A TRACT OF LAND in the County o
IA Prince William, Virginia, called Halle
Plain," containing about $50 acres.
A TRACT. adjoining the above, called
" Browns" containing about 40S acres.
A TRACT on Bull Run, containing about
1875 acres.
A TRACT on Cedar Run, called " Fitz-
hugh's," containing about SIS acres
A TRACT on Slater's Run, containing about
$40 acres.
A TRACT called Champs" containing 765
acres.
A TRACT in Fauquier. County, called
Hale's," containing about 400 acres.
With several smaller TRACTS, containing
from 100 to $50 acres.
On all these Tracts are good and sufficient
Dwelling and Out Houses.
All of which will be sold on favorable terms,
upon application to BernarI Hooe, Esq. or the
subscriber, in Alexandria.
jy 81 VIM II. FOWLE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01
BY WILLIAM d. MUTT.
PUBLIC SALE

PUBLIC SALE.
virtue OF two several deeds Of trust re-
- corded in the U. S. Circuit Court for the
County of Alexandria, Lib. o, No. 2, fol. 80. and
Llb. K, No: g fol. So, shall, on Wednesday. the
26th day of November next, offer at public sale
for cash, A LOT OF GROUND in the town III
Alexandria, beginning 81 l-2 feet from the cor.
ner of Princess and Union streets; thence South
with Union street to Conway's line; thence East
win SAID line and parallel to Princess street.
INTO the River Potomac; thence North with the
hlvef TO the line OF John Adam; thence with his
line to the beginning.
should the proceeds of such sale be INSULT
clent Tor the purpose of the trust, shall then
proceed to sell, for cash,
l. A LOT OF GROUND on Water and
Princess streets, lis feet on Uater street, and
136 on Princess street.
2. A LOT opposite the same. m on prin-
cess street and an alley, 4S feet BY 46 feet.
3. A LOT OF GROUND on Oronoko Ct
oeing IA OF square, running through the cen.
tire to Pendeton street, and opposite the late
Mordecai Mier's Bake House.
q. One half OF an undivided HALF SQUARE,
less sixty feet, on Oronoko, ROYAL and Pitt
streets, where the old Catholic Chapel stood.
and opposite Hollinsbury's late brick ward.
5. A LOT OF GROUND on Jpolfe street.
opposite the residence Of John G.. Vowel and
fronting on Wolfe and Pitt streets, 1-s of SQUARE.
The sale will commence at the first mentioned
piece OF property. and will then proceed Oh the
premises of each lot as advertised.
Should the sale be prevented on that day, il
will take place the next fair day, and be con-
tinued from day to day until finished.
WIN. LUDWELL HODGSON,
sept 24-60d Trustee.
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b TON.
MRS. PoRTER'S SEMINARY

WILL be re. opened at the Dwelling of the
w Alexandria Bank, corner of Fairfax and
Cameron streets. on the 18th Of September 1884
Encouraged by the success which has thus far
attended the efforts OF the Principals of this In
stitution, they have continued to avail them
selves of every advantage, which the various
improvements in Europe and America have
conferred upon the science of education.
A Gentleman of liberal education and expert
ence in the art of teaching, has recently taken
the charge ofthe classes in Arithmetic, Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy This
acquisition, with suitable apparatus for exhibit
ing experiments, and familiar lectures, which
will be given on each branch, complete the adj
vantages enjoyed within the limits of this Inst-
tuition. B. HallowelPs course of lectures are
also attended through the winter season.
The vigilant care and paternal watchfulness
ever attendant upon the pupils, command oppor-
tunities for intoxicating lessons on numerous
points of morals and manners, which can only
be secured by that maternal interest which wins
the regard and confidence of the pupils.
Board and Tuition, in all the English branch
es, one hundred and fifty dollars per annum,
payable quarterly in advance.
Latin, FRENCH Italian, and Spanish, each,
Sc per quarter of IL weeks.
Music on Piano, Harp, and Guitar, SIS do
Drawing, Landscape and Flower ea
Painting in oils ouo
Wax-work, Transferring, She'll do
work, and Chinese do D uo
Velvet Painting, in oil and water coors do
Refer to
Rev. Ruel Keith, Theological Seminary, Va.
Rev. Edward Lippett, do
Rev. G. Dana. Alexandria, D. c.
Rev. Mr.. Johnson, do
John Roberts, do
Bernard Hooe, do
A. c. CdZenove, do
w. Fowle, do
II. Daingerfeld, do
]. P. Thompson, do
7. Fairfax, do
Edgar Snowden, do
r. B. Mason, do
Benjamin Hallowell, do
Hon. Levi Woodbury., Secretary of the
Treasury, Washington, d. G.
Hon. Mahlon Dickerson, Sec'y ofthe Navy.
Commodore Rodgers, Navy Commissioner
s. C. Morris, do
Isaac Chauncey, do
Col. Bomford Washington.
Gales g. Seaton, do
Gen. George Rust, Virginia.
Heroine L. Opie, Virginia.
Richard Brown, Virginia.
jy 3l-dtlstOct
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A CARR.

q CAR =.
SAM'L. LINDSAY (of tie late firm of Lind,
~ say, Hill & Coz OTTER his services in the
transaction of Commission Business. He is pre-
pared to make liberal advances on consign-
ments. His Store is spacious, situated on Union,
between King and Prince streets; where he
would be pleased to receive GOODS on STO-
RAGE. Persons sending LOUR to this place
particularly by water) to be stored, would find
it to their advantage TO store on the wharf II
requested, each parcel will be kept separate, and
the identical Flour delivered when called for
Alexandria, August 6. 1884
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES'
N TJSS MARGARET M cor EMAV will


YOUNG LADIES.
MISS MARGARET M. COLEMAN will,
lHA on the lst of September, at her residence
on the east side of Washington street, be-
tween Prince and Duke streets, open SCHOOL
for the instruction Of Young Ladies in the var
Gus branches Of an English Education. She
will endeavor to follow out the most improved
systems in teaching which have been adopted
or recommended, aiming to make her pupils
well and practically acquainted with all that
they learn. Toinculcate correct moral princi-
pies, leaving to parents the entire direction of
religious views, will be her duty and her incl!-
nation. The text books used in the School will
be those from the pens Of the first scholars, and
found. from experience, best adapted to answer
the great end Of acquiring knowledge.
Music, French, Spanish, and Italian, Draw
ing and Painting, will be taught by highly com
petent masters.
1t is not thought necessary, in an advertise
ment, to go into detailed prospectus of the
course of studies, sc. to be pursued.
Reference can be made to VIM. l.. Hodgson
and Edgar Snowden, Esqs. for any information
that may be desired.
TERMS
Board and Tuition, in all the English branch
es, $3.50 per annum, bed and bedding furnished
by the pupil or $3.50, and every thing provided,
washing included; payable quarterly in advance.
Tuition for Day Scholars, from 81 to 81 per
quarter, according to their advancement
Music Sls per quarter
French, Spanish, G. Italian each, 6 do
Drawing and Painting do
| Alexandria, August 5. 1s34-eotf
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WHEAT FANS. &C.

II c. e. H. GRISWO OLD have now on hand,
IL. and will constantly keep, or manufacture
to order, at their Establishment, corner of King
and Alfred streets, a variety Of Dutch and Eng
lish improved WHEAT FANS; Cookie, Cheat,
and Rolling SCREENS, for FIGURING Mills;
Window Screens, Riddles, Sifters, Mil. Shakes,
Straw Cutters, and Safes; all of which they will
dispose of upon the most reasonable terms.
They guarantee them to be made of the best
materials and workmanship; and hope, by con-
slant attention to business, to gain share of the
public patronage.
Flour manufactures and Wheat Fan makers
will find it greatly to their advantage to give US
a call
A boy is wanted; as apprentice to the above
business, 16 or II years old, ofgood and steady
habits
n B. Repairing done on the shortest notice.
~ TURNING in Wood, Iron, and Brass
may 2S-ly
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MISSING,

A BOX OF MERCHANDISE, marked Geo.
N Kyle, care of ]. D. Kerr, Alexandria, was
shipped from Baltimore on the 26th April last,
and is supposed to have been delivered impro-
perly to some other person. Ifsuch Box should
be in the possession of any person that may have
received goods by the steamboat of that day, or
may have any knowledge of such, will please
give information to any of the Agents of the
Baltimore Steam Packets, or to the subscriber
Alexandria, june ~ B. WHEAT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01
SHIP CARPENTERS TOOLS.

HAVE for sale Lot of Tools, Of excellent
l. quality, principally such as are used by
Ship Carpenters; such as Broad Axes, Planes,
Chisels, Adze, Augurs, Plains, one set of new
Flooring Plains, Brace, Square, with many
other articles, Chest, &c. | would prefer sell
inc the whole together, and to young ship car
penter the lot would be sold great bargain.
angI5 GEO. WHITE.
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HOUSE, FURNITURE, & ORNAMENTAL
CARVING

w ID. MINTON, having commenced the
w above business, King street, few
doors below Washington, Tin the house occu-
pied by Mr.. James Carroll, is now ready to ex-
ecute, with the utmost neatness and despatch,
and on the most accommodating terms, all Or
ders in the above business.
N. b. The subscriber having had an extern
sve practical knowledge of the above business.
in most of the larger cities and towns in the
United States, is with the greater confidence
prepared to recommend himself to the public.
sept q--3m w. ID, MINTON
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AUCTION SALES.
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT.

AUCTION SALES.
WILL positively be sold, Gfbidders,) on sa.
tufday, 9th October, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ,
EaA LOT, adjoining, on the east, Mr.. T. Pres.
toms late dwelling. Also,
VACANT LOT, adjoining, on the west,
said Preston's late dwelling. Also,
one other VACANT LOT, on an alley, in
the rear, of the first mentioned premises.
The dimensions of each, and terms, will be
stated at the time of sale.
JAMES KEITH, Trustee.
sept 12-2aw3w&dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01

WHEAT.
T WISH to purchase Wheat in Alexandra;
i also at the Triadelphia Mills, situated three
miles from town, on the Little River turnpike
Road. SAM'L. LiNCoh
On Union, between King and Prince SITS;
AZ Griswold's celebrated Vheat Fans Tor
sale as above Alexandria, August 6,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01

PLASTER OF PARIS
100 Tons, the cargo of the schr Edward,
IOO for sale by w. FoWLE & co.
SUGARS, MOLASSES, TEAS, &c.
1o Hhds N. o. and prime ST. Croix Sugars
Il " IL do N. o. e English Island Molasses
boxes prime white and brown Havana
Sugar
8 do Lump Sugar
II half chests Y, Fl. q Gunpowder Teas.
of prime retailing quality
10 bags Porto Rico Coffee
2 do African do
l bale high favored Mocha do
8 bags old Java do
trails Almonds
bales English Walnuts
kegs Malaga Raisins
9 bags Pimenta
20 dozen Corn Brooms
10 boxes Mould Candles
IS do Plug Tobacco, (l2's)
case English Mustard
boxes Chocolate
10 bbs Prime Pork, IN. Y. City Inspec.
tion)
10 do No. | Boston Beef
casks superior Goshen Cheese
Now landing from on board schr. President,
from New York, and will be sold on reasonable
terms by ANDREW J. FLEMING,
sept 20 On Twins wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01
SECOND HAND FURNITURE.

HAVE variety of excellent Secondhand
/ Furniture which will sell low. Among it,
Mahogany Tables, Bedsteads, Sofa, Secretary
&c: several Feather Beds some kiln dried and
clipped; Chairs, Looking Glasses, and Irons;
Kitchen Furniture. &c. VIM. D. MUTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01

NOTICE.
~ The Steamer COLUlE
BIi, Capt. JAMES MTcH
=s-zM l ELL, having resumed her
-ss,-SssszsD regular trips between Bal.
dmOre and the District of Columbia, will, dur
ing the season, leave Baltimore for the District
Of Columbia every Saturday, at 4 O'Clock, P.
NJ; and returning, will leave Washington at 6,
and Alexandria at O'Clock, A. M. every We'd
nesday, for Baltimore. Passage -.
sept IS-tf
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FOR NORFOLK.


sS The Steamboat CHE
q b S4PEAKE, Capt. WILSON,
yss1SsSSAe.s will be run as a regular
S->"Sassssfzz7sses0 packet between Alexan.
dria and Norfolk; leaving Alexandria on Tues
days and Fridays, at O'clocka and arriving in
Norfolk in time to put passengers for Richmond
on board the Patrick Henry.
Returning, leave Norfolk on Wednesdays and
Sundays, at 2 P. NJ, taking passengers from
The Patrick Henry, and arrive at Alexandria on
Mondays and Thursdays, at 10 A. M. Passen.
gers for Baltimore can be carried through the
same day.
Fare from Alexandria to Norfolk, Sc, exclu-
Sye oimeaS, or 81 meals included. From Nor
"N TO Baltimore, IS, exclusive of meals; 50,
meals included.
The Chesapeake is a neW Boat particularly
adapted to this route; is coppered, copper-fas-
eueo' has strong copper boiler, and is, in all
'eSpeetS entitled to the confidence of travellers
rarueS OF pleasure and families will only be
charged $ Tor the trip to Norfolk or Old Point
aud back. wilson Canaan
sept lit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-01

FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.
STRAYED away on the 9th inst. a large dark
- red and white COW, with bell and the
subscribers name on the collar. Said cow came
from Loudoun about two months since | will
pay the above reward on the delivery 1.-THE cow
to me, in Alexandria.
sept II STEPHEN SHINN.