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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

The Cambridge (Md) Chronicle states tina,
the dwelling of Mr.. Henry M Turner, about two
miles from that town, was destroyed by fire on
the night of the Gath ultimo, and that Mr.. T.'s
Oldest son, aged six or seven years, persisted in
the flames. In the hurry and CONSERVATION at.
tending the discovery of the fire on the part of
the family, the child was forgotten and left be-
hind, asleep. The editor adds:
The instant the horrible truth flashed upon
his mind, the frantic father rushed towards his
son. Thrice did he attempt to reach him; but
thrice did the intervening volume of smoke and
heat check his respiration, and send him stag
gering back for breath. twas beyond human
power to save the poor little fellow, and he was
swallowed up in the conhagration."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05
SOUTHERN LITERARY MESSENGER.

"HEN the first number of this periodical
w was issued, the public were informed that
the subscription list must be greatly enlarged to
justify the prosecution of the enterprise. The
publisher takes pleasure in ackno wledging the
strong disposition which has since been mani
tested TO patronise the work. and is much era
tilted at being able TO announce, that sufiici-
Cient number of subscribers has now been OBJ
tanned to admit of its being continued. Early
in October the second number will appear In
the meantime, il is desirable that others who in
tend patrOnizing the Messenger, should send in
their names as speedily as possible in order that
some definite idea may be formed as to the fu-
ture number of copies which will be required to
be issued.
The arrangements which have been made for
having the paper properly conducted, leave no
doubt on the mind of the publisher that its CO.
lumns will be we'll filled. He cannot however,
forbear to remark that his efforts to furnish
matter ola varied and attractive character, may
be more effeCtua if those who are competent to
Go so, not only in Virginia, but the other South
ern States, will aid him with contributions All
must desire to raise up literary character for
the South; and all who are capable of doing so,
viii, it is hoped furnish their quota Of matter
Communications from those who wish to SUBJ
scribe to the work, or to forward matter for
publication, will be addressed to
THOMAS w. WHITE, Richmond, Va.
~ Editors of newspapers disposed to for
ward the views Of the publisher will oblige him
by giving this notice an insertion in their papers.
sept Sit
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For NORFOLK.

rUyHE Steamer COLUMBIA, Captain JAMES
4 MITCHELL, will leave Washington at II,
NJ, and Alexandria at l O'Clock, P. NJ, on
Monday, the 9Th instant, forNorIoIk; and return
ING will leave Norfolk on Wednesday, the 10Th,
at O'clock P. NJ; and will continue during the
season to make trip between the District and
Norfolk every two weeks, leaving each place on
the DAYS and hours above named.
For the accommodation ofpersons travelling
from Norfolk to Fredericksburg, or from Frede-
ricksburg to Norfolk, an arrangement has been
made with the proprietors Of the steamboat sgd
ney, (plying between Washington and Frede-
ricksburg, } by which they will arrive at either
Mace at an early hour on the days following
the departure of the Columbia, without any ad-
ditional charge for passage. 49,,
passage and fare So. sept 3-tSth
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ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, SEPT. 5, 1884.

eu.rr, ov THE VIRGINIA House OF DELEGATES.
II Is highly probable that, at the meeting oil
.,o virginia House Of Delegates next WINTER
.ho ,a-eIection of Mr.. Banks, the former Speak
Or will be opposed. The names ofseveral gen.
.'aren have been mentioned to fill that office,
nd amongst them We begin to hear talked of,
s,.,nertIv. that of JOIN JANNEY, Esq. of Lou
4ono We need not add the satisfaction We
sbouId experience at such selection. To ia
1o,ts of a high order, Mr.. Janney unites indus
49,. amenity Of manners, and great attention to
hrsiness, During the time he has served in the
I.oisIature, he has distinguished himself as a
,,odv debater, and for knowledge of the rules
-, order. His honesty, independence, and
f,nkness, also, won the esteem of political foes
=, we'll as friends, and secured him the respect
an confidence of the members, Should Mr..
r,nnev be determined upon as the gentleman
., no run by the Wings as their candidate for
tho Sneakers chair it would be compliment
,r,n deserved by HIMSELF and proper to the in
,,,ipent and influential county which he repre-
sorts--a county, than which none other in the
State can boast Of more virtue patriotism, ele-
r,tsd feeling, and devotion to the cause OF con-
s,,utional freedom and rational liberty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05
p DUO A TON.
I r pIERPOINT'S SEMINARY

WILL be re-opened on the first day of Sep
w TENDER next. In this Institution will be
taught. besides the usual branches, the Latin,
Greek, and French Languages, the Maizena,
tics, Natural Philosophy, Drawing, &c.
The Classical Department Will be under the
special care of p. J. MCLAuGHLGN, gentleman
Of high literary attachments, of uneXceptlonable
moral character, and Who has had considerable
experience in the instruction ofyouth.
In this Institution the Explanatory Mode OF
instruction is pursued; which is based upon the
obvious principle. that abstract terms and def
nitons are less ineligible and pleasing TO chill
dren than real objects; and that the instruction
which is given entirely in words, can never be
so interesting and profitable as that which is
communicated with the aid of visible and tangi-
bic things. BY thus explaining and Illustrating
the subjects of study before the students en-
ter upon them, they are well understood, and
their progress is thereby facilitated and much
increased.
The Proprietor is decidedly. Of the opinion
that youth are more easily led than driven in
the paths ofscience. and that order, in general,
is more etfectuay secured by system Of mo-
raj, than physical discipline,
This Institution continues to be well support
ed, is now in flourishing condition, and ar
engagements have been made for the accommo-
datiOn of an additional number Of students.
The Proprietor hopes that no eXertions on his
part. or on that of his assistants, will be neglect
ed, that will tend to the moral and intellectual
Improvement Of his students.
Alexandria, August Is, lS34-2aw6w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05
YOUNG LADIES'
BOiRL ING AND DAY SCHOOL.
ANGERoNE INSTITUTE.

ANGERoNE INSTITUTE
TENHfs Institution for Boarding and Day Pu-
l. pills, pleasantly situated In the suburbs OF
Winchester, and affording instruction in all the
branches, English Classical, and Ornamental,
ofFemae Education, under the care ofthe Rev.
Mr. EIcHEl BERGER Principal and Proprietor, and
Miss Polk and Miss MILLER, Assistants, Will
again.be open on Monday, the lSt OF September
next
Terms per session. including boarding. lodg-
ing washing. and tuition, S65; day scholars,
from So to Sl2 languages, Latin or French IL
connection with English, $l2; music, painting,
&c. separate charges; fuel and stationary: $
50. deduction of So is made to pupils from
the neighborhood returning home on Friday
evening, and So for washing done home. Inc
sessions continue % weeks commencing re-
spectively the first Monday in September, and
second in February. No pupils taken Tor less
than session, or that part OF the session re-
naming when they enter Bills, in all cases, re-
aured 10 be settled with the Treasurer in ad-
vance or within three weeks after pupils enter.
Quarterly reports made to parents ut distance,
respecting health, &C., and at the end OF each
session general circulars, stating conduct, APP
plcation and Improvement, during the session.
Having assumed the direction of the Semina-
nv. as Principal and Proprietor, the requisite
Assistants for conducting, IN connection WIN
himself and under his immediate supervision,
every branch of education, will constantly be
engaged Though private, the Institution Is
under the supervision of a Board of Citizens as
Visitors, to whom, with parents generally, it is
at all times accessible Combining in It's loca-
ton every requisite for health and Improvement;
parents can here secure for their daughters all
the advantages Of the most liberal education, al
a moderate expense, and free from The numer'
ous foundations and Inconvenience to which,
in most distant institutions, they are subjected
References and particular information given on
application at the Seminary.
Winchester, Va. August Is, ls34-eow3t
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NO1JCE.

NOIIN
DY virtue of a Decree pronounced on the 3Otb
ID day of May last, in a cause depending in
the Circuit Court Of Alexandria, ID. c. between
James Harris ct al. compliments, and Nancy
Craig ct al. defendants, will proceed to SELL at
public auction, for ready money, on the premis'
es, in Alexandria County, on Saturday, the 9th
day of September next, at II O'Clock, M: GER
tain TRACT, or PARCEL OF LAND, con-
tanning One Hundred Acres, more or less, lying
on Brecken's Branch, and the drains ola branch
of Four Mile Run, called Lubber's Branch, be-
ING the land whereof Charles Craig died seized.
will convey such title only as is vested in me
by the Decree of the Court.
BERNARD HOoE, Commissioner
jy 30-eot6Sep
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

reference has heretofore been made to the
'AQnltonS suppression of documents and re-
ports by the Post Office Department in Phiodej-
pa'a' a iuli account OF the matter we copy
from the New York Courier. If this account i
entirely correct and We have no doubt il is q
more infamous attempt to cheat the public out
Oh their rights was never made-nor a moro
caring violation of private rights and official
oo'y perpetrated. No man in the community
oIa "pno!d and support these things. is i'm
possible III
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BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
Young LADIES'

lOCNu LANES.
MISS MARGARET NJ. COLEMAN will,
lVl 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 vari
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. To inculcate correct moral prnci-
pies leaving to parents the entire direction OF
religious views, will be her duty and her incli-
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.
It is not thought necessary, in an advertise.
ment, to go into a detailed prospectus of the
course Of studies &c. to be pursued.
Reference can be made to VIM. l.. Hodgson
and Edgar Snowden Esqs. for any information
that may be desired.
Board and Tuition, in all the English branch
Us, $3.50 per annum, bed and bedding furnished
by the pupil or $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 SIS per quarter
French, Spanish, & Italian, each, 6 do
Drawing and Painting do
Alexandria, August 5, 193l-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05
THE SLEEPING CHILD.
BY LEIGH HUNT.


A brook went dancing on its way,
From bank to valley leaping,
And by its sunny margin lay,
lovely infant sleeping.
The murmur OF the purling stream
Broke not the spell which bound him,
Like music breathing, in his dream,
A lullaby around him.
1t is lovely sight to view,
Within this world of sorrow,
One spot which still retains the hue
That earth from heaven may borrow;
And such was this--a scene so fair
Arrayed in summer brightness;
And one pure being resting there.
One soul Of radiant Wilderness!
What happy dreams, fair child, are given
To cast their sunshine DER thee?
What cord unites thy soul to Heaven,
Where visions glide before thee?
For wandering smiles OF cloudIess mirth
O'er thy glad features beaming,
SAY, not thought--a form Of earth
Alloys thine hour of dreaming!
Mayhap, afar on unseen wings,
Thine siness spirit soaring,
Now hears the burst from golden springs,
Where angels are adoring;
And, with the pure heliacal throng,
Around their Maker praising,
Thy joyous heart may join the song
Ten thousand tongues are raising!
Sleep, lovely babe!--ior times cold touch
Shall make these visions wither;
Youth-and the dreams which charm SC
much,
Shall fade and fly together.
Then Sleep while sleep is pure and mild
Ere earthly ties grow stronger,
When thou shalt be no more child,
And dream of Heaven no longer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05
A CARD.
jy 30-eot6Sep

"a have several HOUSES to rent, in the
'aI most respectable and healthy part Of the
town, which will be put in good repair, at re-
duced rents to good and punctual tenants. Two
of those houses have seven rooms each, perfect
~ new, and in complete order.
aug 2O-eo6t JNO. F. M. LOWE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

IxplASA.-Mr John Ewing, member of Con-
gresS from Indiana, in a letter dated Vincennes,
August 22d, to gentleman in Wheeling, Virgil
MIA says: Il could not have believed, before
reached home, the extent of the political chan
rss which, how witness around me. Our cleo
tons have terminated, and their result is glo-
rioIIS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

French Polteness.--The following compli-
ment was lately paid by Partisan dentist to a
lady. He had made several Intellectual attempts
to draw out her decayed tooth and finding at
last that he must give it up he apologzed by
saying, ''The fact is, madam, it is impossible
for any thing bad TO come out Of your mouth"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

SacriIege-St. Joseph's Church was entered
last night by some Williams, and the poor boxes
opened and rifled of their contents. and other
articles carried off ltappears that st. Peters
Church, corner of Barclay and Church streets,
was also entered on Saturday night, and robbed
of several valuable artcles.--N Y. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

TnE PREslDENT.-The Louisville Public Adj
ge,tiser, of August 9th, says that the President
orthe United States has declined visiting Flo
renee. in consequence Of the delays he expert
enced in reaching the Hermitage. He was ex-
pectel to begin his journey back to Washing
tan about the 10th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

I0e advocates of Power complain of the OPP
position having assumed the name of Wines
The most baretaced attempt at imposition that
We remember to have seen, is the impudent
adoption OF the title Of Democrats by ''the par
"" The idea of party claiming for its lead
CTS Such old inreterate Federalists as fancy,
WILKINS Buchanan, McLane &C. &c, calling
"''" Democratic party is ridiculous. The
aea OF party supporting Proclamations, Ma
n'sS'orS' Protests, Post Office Corruptions, &c.
NC ealing itself Democratic, is worse than ri
1''u'ouS The daw, however, is stripped of its
borrowed feathers.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY WILLIAM D. NuTT-7,HLs DAY
PUBLIC SALE.


TN pursuance of Deed of Trust to the sub
II scriber, from Thomas Preston and Ellen his
wife. for the use Of the Bank Of Alexandra. re-
corded liber Fl, No. g folio 235, will be exposed
to SALE on the 5th day of September next, at
IL o'clock, NJ.
GQ and WAREHOUSE called the Bear Tav.
ern situated at the northwest corner Of the
intersection of King and Fayette Streets in the
Town of Alexandria. Also, a moiety of the
LOT occupied as Wagon Yard. Terms Of
payment: One-fifth cash; the balance in four
equal instalments of 8, IL, Is, and "a months,
with interest from the day Of sale; the after pay
ments to be secured by deed of trust on the
premises, or such other security as will satisfy
the Bank. By order Of the Bank:
aug It's VIM HERBERT, Trustee.
VERY VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.
u OFFER for sale my LAND in King George.
L lie borders on Potomac Creek, and is situat-
ed Immediately adjoining the steamboat land
ing. The tract contains little upwards OF $50
acres and is well suited to the production of
Tobacco Corn, Wheat, Rye, and Oats. Red
Glover delights in the Upland, and there is
full portion of as fine Meadow Land belonging
to the tract as is to be found in Virginia. The
soil is dark loan, easy to cultivate, and GER
tain to produce. The locality of its situation,
both natural and acquired. gives to the tract in
calculable advantages. This Land will be OF.
fered for sale, on the premises, on the first day
of next month, to the highest bidder on terms
then to be made known. reserving to myselfone
bid. I. HANSbROUGH.
Culpeper County, Va. Aug. 7-eotlstSep
~ The sale of the Land above mentioned
has necessarily been postponed until the 4th
day of October next. aug 27--eot4thOct
NEW MUSIC
NOR the Piano, Guitar, and Flute; Preceptor
Il for the Violin and Flute; just received by
sept l-eo3t r.. KENNEDY
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THOMAS SEMMES,

TT o e n E Y A r l. A ",
WILL practice in the Courts of the Distric.
w ofColumba, and in those of Fairfax and
Prince William Counties Office on King, one
door west Of w ashngton street, in the rooms
formerly occupied by Bernard Hooe, Esq.
Persons having business connected with t %,
estate of the late DR.. Thomas Semmes, VIII os
attended to by I. S. at his office.
ana 1S-eOtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

Robert G. Davis, youth born at the Sand
wich Islands, and about Is years Of age--re-
ceived the first medal, and delivered the Vale
dictory Address-at the recent examination OF
our Public SChoos.-BoS. Atlds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

>oo0ett has published his Life of Gen, Jack
p. ' a"o' dedicated it to the people of Ireland
nc view York Star thinks Goblet has been
'l,p0yed TO do this. Probable. Goblet is one
- nose Patriots of "easy virtuen who ALWAYS
nave 'nelI price," and can take hand at al
MY any thing, provided he is well paid for it.
We saoud not think that Gen. Jackson would
-, :. u'ilSeh honored by having his praises sung
y ooooe@ De gastibus. however, and we shall
say nothing more.
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THEATRE.

I
MIR. BRITTINGHAM, late OF the rhIiat ,es
nnhlic hat hat he intends opening the THEATRE
pfthis citv with performance, in which he viii
be kindly assisted by the Howard Dramatic So
cietv, on next Tuesday evening. For 1urthef
particulars see bills Of the day
sent 4-6t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

INQUIRIES are made as to the reason of the
,ate frequent changes in the Deposite Banks
we Cannot answer, The Government, we pre-
sumo, uses It's pets" TO suit itself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

SUIclDE-It is stated in Boston paper that
Manuel Dalgara, one of the piratical crew re-
Gently brought from England by the British
brig of war Savage, and now confined in the
Leverett street JAIL committed suicide, between
the hours of nine and ten, on Sunday morning.
He broke a pane of glass, with piece Of which
he completely severed the right jugular vein.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

Lord Chancellor Brongham made lately in the
House Of Lords this declaration
/" If two men were proposed for an office.
with one of whom he differed in opinion on
political topics, while he agreed with the other,
he should decide in favor of the one from
whom he differed in opinion, if he thought him
the best qualified for the appointment"
How different from the theory and practice in
our Rep1bHc.-Nat. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

IRISH SNUFF.
TUST received, LUNDY TOOT'S celebrat-
q ed High Toast IRISH SNUFF, in half ID.
canisters for ST. and quarter do for so cents
sept 2-3t j. b. HEPBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

Politics Of North Cdrolina.--We have eau
tiously forborne for some weeks to express our
opinion with respect to the probable political
complexion of the next General Assembly of
this state. We did not wish to halloo until we
were out Of the woods"
We now feel ourselves at liberty to declare
from ascertained facts, not that we are in the
midst of revolution, but that we have passed
trumphantly through it. The battle has been
fought and Non.-Raieigh Reg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

An RcideRt-As friend ofours was passing
down Sixth street on Friday afternoon, his at
tcntion was arrested by observing a large crowd
assembled round the residence Of respectable
female in the neighborhood ofSixth and Spruce
street. On inquring the cause, he was inform,
ed that gentleman on horseback had rode in
to the entry of the lady's dwelling, and was
then exhibiting feats of horSemanship in her
front parlour The inmates of the dwelling
were not little alarmed at finding their pre-
miSes converted into circus, and not being
particularly pleased with some of his feats, has
tened for constable, who dismounted the gen
tenian, and led both horse and rider out. The
latter was, We presume, taken before magis-
trate, and adequately rewarded Ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

To the Winchester ymginian:
We we're not MAD most noble Festus! but
spoke The words of TRUTH and SORENESS"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

Lightniag.-We take pleasure in stating that
the suggestion, which we, 4 few week ago,
threw out--of dashing a. bucket of cold water
into the face of person stricken by lightning
might have the effect, as it did in one instance
which came under our own observation, to
produce resuSctation, has been ehectually APP.
piled TO young lady in scarborough, Mass
the daughter OF Capt. II. B. Wheeler. This re-
medy was applied, and she was restored to res
piration, and with medical aid to health.
n Y COM Adr.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
u1HE subscriber, having declined the Tailor
ing Business. in consequence ofbad health,
resnectfulIy socts all persons indebted to him
to make payment to Mr.. Robert Massey, or to
him. at his residence, north side Prince street,
second door east of Water street.
sent Eft JNO. NJ. JOHNSON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

%Ss a'son, Paganini's flame, made bril-
, 1,'. ueout at Niblo's Garden, New York, on
friday evening last
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BOLTING CLOTHS,

JUST received further supply ofBOLTlN3
- CLOTHS. of very superior quality. All
orders will be particularly attended to-
WHEAT PURCHASED at the Cameron
Mills, one mile from Alexandria; also at the
Accotink Mills, eight miles; and at my ware
house in Alexandria; at all Of which places the
highest market prices will be paid for good
llbsot IONA. JANNEY.
Alexandria, mo 9TH, 1S34-eol2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-05

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
yJyHAT a General Meeting of the Stockho!d-
ers of the Fauquier and Alexandria Turn
pike Company will take place at auckland, OIL
Friday. 18th August next, for the purpose OF
electing President, four Directors, Treasur-
er, and other officers of said Company.
BERNARD HOOE, Treasurer.
iy lS-tl5thAug
" The above meeting is postponed till
Thursday, the 25th September next
aug 1i-eot25S b. HOOE Treasurer.