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$50 REWARD.

ME above reward will be given for a
a. negro man nared WILL, who left
Vandalia, III. on his way to Missouri, about
the 25th Of October last. He is about 46
years old, dark complexion, speaks soft and
slow, and has numerous wrinkles around
his eyes, and when he smiles or laughs, his
eyelids incline to close; he is about five
feet eleven inches high, somewhat slender
and bow legged, with a slight STOPPING in
his gait. There is scar on the undersidc
ofone ofhis arms little below the arm pitt.
he had on when he left Vandala.a blue James
coat and pantaloons and black fur hat.
He may loiter about Vandalia, or perhaps try
TO get to Canada. He runaway without the
least cause or provocation. The above re-
ward will be given to any person who will
deliver him to me near the mouth Of th'
Desmoines river, LOWS county, Mo.
Tucnty fire dollars if confined SO that get
him again.
ROBERT P. MITCHELL.
November 9th, 1884.
N B. He wears flannel shirts and draw
eIs. 15-3m.
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~ Office is hereby given, that the IN.
~ dersigned has taken out letters of ad-
ministration of the estate ofJOHN WAT.
WOOD, late of Fayette county, deceased,
and qualified as such administrator, all per-
sons indebted to, or having CLAIMS against
said estate, are requested 10 present the
same for settlement at court of Probate
to be held at Vandalia, on the first Monday
of March, A. d. 1855.
VIM. NICHOLS, Admir-
Fayette county, Nov. 25, 1884. l7-4t
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S EMI NARY NDs.
STATE OF ILLINOIS, AuD1roR's OFFICE
Inndnlin Sent DOLL 1924

STATE OF ILLINOIS, AUDITORS OFFICE,
Vandalia, Sept. 29h, 1884.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given, that
agreeaby to the act entitled San act to
provide for the sale of the seminary lands,'
approved January 18th, 1929, and the act
entitled Gan act to amend an act to provide
for the sale of the seminary lands, appro-
we'd January 18th 1929, approved Februa-
ry 18th. 1884," | shall expose to public
sale, at the door of the state house in the
town of Vandaiia, on Monday, the 18Th day
Of January ne1t, for cash, to the highest
and best bidder, the following described
seminary lands, in tracts of eighty acres
each; viz:
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TAKEN UP by James Graham, living
in Wabash county, Illinois, three head Of
cattle, of the following description, wiz
one pale redan white pied COW, supposed
to be six years old, no marks or brands per-
ceivable, appraised to So. Also, one two
year old heifer of the same color, no marks
or brands perceivable; appraised to ST.
And one last springs calf, bull Of the
same color of the others, unmarked; APP
praised to one dollar and fifty cents, by
Charles Sawyer, Elisha Snider and Ste-
phen Ingrum, before William Longston,
Esq on the 18th day of November, 1884.
Teste, N. ELLINGTON, Cl'k.
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All east and west Of the third principa
merladian.
The sale to commence at 10 O'Clock, A
NJ, and to be continued from day to day
until completed. All persons who have
made improvements on any of said lands
previous to their selection, will be entitled
to prescription right of not more than
$50 acres by making the proof as required
by the acts above recited and by paying
the amount into the State Treasury previ-
GUS to the day of sale.
JAMES I. B. STAPP, Auditor
[i2-3m] Public Accounts. Illinois
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pose kicked you posteriori for such an
impairment reply, what muscles should |
put in notion" "Why," said the young
man, "the flexors and extensors of my right
arm, for should floor you directly"
The following article respecting Lord
|Brougham, is copied from late number of
the London Morning Chronicle 1.-THE
Lord Chancellor has been received every
where in his Scotch tour in the most enthu-
siastic manner. Net a city, burgh village.
OF hamlet, in Highlands or Lowands, but
has poured forth its population to meet and
welcsme him; and his Journey has been a
sort of civil triumph. Deputatons of Ma-
gislrates came so and 60 miles to present
addresses to him, and in places where
there were no Magistrates, the people met
and chose delegates to d raw up addresses 5"
The Chinese girl is showing herself and
her little feet to great numbers Of persons
at New York. She is richly dressed and
decorated, in the highest style of fashion in
the Celestial Emrre. and her room is gor-
geously furnished after the Chinese man
ner, every thing being prepared by the arst
artists oi her country for this display
The weather, however, is too cold for her,
and she will soon be transported to The
south ID
We have the the following account of
genuine patriot from foreign paper-Ib.
General Laurent was baker 1t Langue-
doc-he took up arms during the French
revolution, and rose by his Bravery to the
rank Of general: but when he found Bona
parte had destroyed the republic, he burnt
his uniform and took to his trade again, in
which he continued to his death.
The New York Gazette contains a no
tice Of several useful articles exhibited at
the late fair in that city, among them is en-
Grated a substitute for indigo. as exhibit
ed in its operation upon cloth The follow
ing is the notice :-Niles Reg.
awe examined also with great interest
and much satisfaction, sample of blue
cloth, dyed without indigo. Cloth worn
for several years dyed by similar process,
was shown. which retained its brilIancy-
wes exhibited by E. Fossard, Of Philadel-
phia. He has given it good name viz:
Lafayette blue. The success of this at
tempt to dispense with indigo will be irpor-
tant to our country and an annual saving
of very large amount
A gentleman yestsrdy showed us a coat,
made from cloth that had been dyed witt,
the Lafayette blue, which appeared to be
of the true blue.
The R1vER.-At the present time,
the river is in fine condition for steam
boat navigation. The largest boats are
preparing to start for New Orleans
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STORAGE AND FORWARDING
III AViNG large and convenient Ware
IA houses, directly at the Steam Boat
landing, the subscribers offer their services
to the public in this branch of business.
GODFREY, GILMAN e. Co.
Alton, Nov. II, 1888. % ly
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The R1vER.-At the present time
the river is in fine condition for steam
boat navigation. The largest boats are
preparing to start for New Orleans
Among them the Splendid.-Cln. Gaz.
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At q late examination at the College Of
Surgeons, candidate was asked by Ar
berenthy, what he would do il man were
blown up by gunpowder? "Why," coeity
answered the Tyro, ''wai;,il he came down
again" "Truc," said Absrnethy, "sup-
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4 HE purpose of this work is to give, ~
the cheapest possible form, standard and
indispensable law books. The plan en-
braces the entire laws of the United States:
the laws of the several States and Terrific
ries which may be brought in question in
the other States; digests of the decisions
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{ DETINUE.-The action Of detinue canno
be maintained for or on account of slave
who was dead prior to the commencement
of the suit.
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ADvERTIsiNG.-No wonder the New
York papers thrive SO handsomely-ihey
each contain every day tpo or three hundred
new advertisements. Persons who have
their interests at heart will not begrudge
the trifling sum which an advertisement
may cost-it not only brings merchant.
tradesmen, mechanics, &c. into public no
'ice and procures them business. but gives
a thriving feature to the city, and tells tht
world that we are cup and DOING"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

The American copy Of the Memoirs of VI
docq, the famous Agent Of the French Police,
which Messrs Carey, Hart l. Co. had just pub
lished, is an octave, of nearly i've hundred pa
ges, of small type. Here are the sac, the ordi-
nary and extraordinary realities of life in all
the forms which human folly, depravity, cum
ming, and continuance, give them in the old
world. The work is viewed in Europe as much
higher and more important than any one of its
kind before extant
It is rumored that Prince Puckler Muskau,
whose presence was anticipated about this time,
has actually arrived under an assumed name,
and is already engaged in taking notes. There
can be no doubt, we suppose, that he means to
" prent it." If there be any satisfaction in be-
ing written upon, our good people have fair
prospect, between his Highness, Miss Martineau,
and DR.. julius, of being thrice blest in the course
OF the next year: and if all that We hear of Mr..
Chevalier Is true, we should not be surprised il
they were to enjoy a fourth benediction Of the
William Penn.-A man is now living in Bucks
county, Pennsylvania, by the name Of Preston,
whose grandmother died in the year 1774, and
had seen William Penn, when he first landed at
or near where Philadelphia now stands. He stat
ed that his grandmother informed him that when
the ship in which Gov. Penn sailed came up to
the Neshamany, he was met by the Indians,
and that the mast struck the trees of Levedes
hill, the present navy yard. She said that the
white people had prepared the best entertain
ment they could for the governor and family;
the Indians had done the same. VIM. Penn walk
ed with the Indians, sat down with them on the
ground, and ate with them roasted acorns and
hominy; that pleased them SO, that they began
to show how they could hop and jump; that VIM.
Penn stepped up and beat them all. Such wise
complaisance won and secured their friendship
and affection for him during his life.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08
ALEXANDRIA,:
,rrnyEspAY MORNING. OCT. s, 1884.

OrrcE DEpARrMEsr.-The senate's Com,
Co. the examination of the Post Ofhce
NV" S.,,rent having called upon the Post Mas
c.,sral for the inspection of certain papers,
slsd in his office, relative to the removal rom
nscs of H. Stafford, Post Master at Putnam
Cnio-that officer (Mr. VIM, T. Barry has RE-
ouU . 70 comply with ttSzaall, and writes long
V aD - show that he is not bound to give his
wv ..o,s for the removal Of any of his subordi-
i' e. He considers his department branch
M. ~ executive, and that the Legislative De-
Oi =" is encroaching upon his rights when
pA to enquire into his official reasons
P' s~,oviru or appointing! After this, let us
near no more of the Banks refusing an invesfi-
cation! We shall have more to say about this
natter hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08
CLIFTON FOR SALE.

VNHE representatives of Thomas w. Hewitt,
l. deceased, having full power, under his
will, to dispose Of any part of his estate, wish to
sell CLIFTON. 1t is situated about three miles
from Alexandria, Immediately between that
place and Mount Vernon. 1t contains two hun
dred and fifty acres; one hundred ofwhich are
in wood; the balance is divided into three
fields, all well enclosed by post and rail fence.
The soil, which was originally good, though at
one time much reduced, has, by recent judcous
cultivation and attention to Improvement, been
in a great measure restored The Orchards
are extensive, and embrace almost every varie-
ty Of fruit common to our climate.
Ia The Improvements consist Of Brick
I:iS1 Dwelling House Of two wings, connected by
a colorado, each wing having five rooms, hand
somely finished; and every necessary out house,
all 5uilt of brick. A pump of excellent water is
in the yard. The house is on a commanding
eminence, and presents in one direction beau
tiful view of the Potomac River, and in another
an interesting prospect, limited only by the Blue
Ridge Mountains.
The terms will be accommodating. Applica-
tons may be made either to Mrs. Hewitt or Mr..
James D. Kerr, of Alexandria, or to w. X. Ma
son, near King George Court House, Va.
sept 3O-w4w Do Nat. Int w4w.
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Average Wing majority

Average Wing majority 3l4
PRINCE GEORGES CoUNrY.-The Wing candi-
dates are elected by majority of about 200.
Particulars in our next
Cry OF ANsAPoLIs.-Whig majority about 80.
The result Of the election in Baltimore is one
of the greatest Wing Triumphs yet achieved in
this country.
The Jackson party have been beaten in that
city, for the first time since its origin, and its
overthrow is most decisive.
A letter from an intelligent friend expresses
the opinion that if the polls could be purged OF
all the spurious votes, the Wing majority would
not fall short of 1000. For the sake OF our
country and its violated laws, we heartily rejoice
in this suspicious result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

Singular instance of Longerity-A house
breaker in France was condemned, in the ear
Ypart OF the last century, and under peculiar
circumstances, to the galleys for hundred
years, and, strange TO relate, this man recently
made his appearance in his own native prov
nce, at the advanced age Of l20he being about 90
years otage when the sentence which condemn
suh'm 10 so dreadful punishment was passed
Nmay De easily conceived with what eagerness
ana delight he t1ew, assoOn as emancipated from
NE shackles which had enthralled him for an
enure century, to breathe once more the cher
sned ar OF the scenes Of his infancy. Bouge.
mlhe department Of Ain, was his native home:
osi time had SO changed the aspect ofthe whole
place, that he recognized it only by the old
snGch Of Brou which was the only thing that
naa undergone no alteration He had triumph
60 g over laws, bondage, man, time-every thing.
NoI arelation had he left--not q single being
IOuu ne nan as an acquaintance; yet he was
noI Without experiencing the homage and res
peCtthe French invariably pay old age.
TOT hlmself he had forgotten every thing con-
necteo with his early youth; even all recollec-
uon Of The crime lCr which he had suffered was
osI or II at all remembered it was but as drea-
vision OF days long by. His family and con-
seuons LOT several generations were all dead
n,u'seh hVlng proof of the clemency of hea-
Ven ana The severity Of man, regrethng, per-
SSapS We very irons which had been familiar to
.lui ana haIt wishing himself again among the
" ",s''aed and suffering beings with whom his
~ Nh &'e mad been SO long a.sociated--well
SS,sM ne be called the patriarch of burglars. A
NV NV years since this extraordinarily long lived
"'a" was sui In being and in health.
NJ. Dxtem' rsrsus Boatem.-A law case, which
a as AIRY be classed as second edition of Bull
S~ t g. boatem, is now in the course of inves-
S Ssi at Newburyport. The particulars, as
A.. earn s from detailed report in the Herald,
NC suostantially as follows:
anoGrn. sailor, sometime in August last
, wa al Salem, on hoard brig bound to An
S,r p, which was lying in the Harbour On the
in y, Inc alleged offence, he not being clear
n,a ms upper story, owing 10 frolc on the night
t o out being DESTROYS of going on board
obSt ~hen he should be wanted, or for some
no" Noe, reason, steps down to Derby's wharf, a
S;OSay. and there finding a sail,boat, got in
On wv san and ordered some boys, who were
he VIC ~hari, to cast her of. He was now or
n E way 10 the brig, but not being in fit state
S"HsuSh between vessel Of two and ont
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e ID NC A TON.
BOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
YOUNG LADIES.

MISS MARGARET M. 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 princi-
pies, leaving to parents the entire direction Of
religious views, will be her duty and her ineli-
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.
tits not thought necessary, in an advertise
ment, to 60 into 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
es, $3.50 per annum, bed and bedding furnished
by the pupil; or $3.50, and every thing provided,
washingincluded; payable quarterly in advance.
Tuition for Day Scholars, from 81 to 81 per
quarter, according to their advancement.
Music Sls per quarter
French, Spanish, & Italian each, do
Drawing and Painting 5 do
Alexandria, August S, 1S34-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

o,,cr ~ PHLADELPHIA.-A young man,
80 perry. was killed in Philadelphia last
49, whilst attending the election. He was
i sn On at some ARRAY, and as the crowd
, ~o and run, he was stabbed and afterwards
LIZ nss This melancholy circumstance has ex-
W. orsat sensation in Philadelphia. The
... are all in mourning; the Mayor has OF
Pdp rsward of $500 for the apprehension oil
ie '''. .urderer, sc. &c. The funeral OF the de-
p'e -" r,s accompanied by an immense crowd;
cea''u IA the highest degree discreditable'
a., aaa, Young man is claimed by both political par
me yUO Sssjog belonged to them, and the event
is' .s,,ntsd to be turned to etectiO"eerfns pur-
.osesl
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JAMES s. GUNNELL, M. D.
nENTrTCT

RESPECTFULLY informs the citizens and
IN visitors of Alexandria that he may be con-
suited at Mr.. A. Newton's Hotel on the first and
third Wednesdayin every month from 9 O'Clock
A. NJ until P. NJ. All letters addressed to DR.
G. at his Office, between the United States.
Bank and the Presidents House, Washington
City, or left at Mr. Newton's Hotel, Alexandria,
will be punctually attended to-
ian 2-eWedf
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THOMAS T. FAUNTLEROY,
ATTORNE At LAW

w Of Columbia, and in the Superior and In
ferior Courts of the neighboring Counties in vir.
ginia. He will be in Alexandria by the goth
instant, and may always be found in the Office
formerly occupied by T. w. Hewitt ESQ., after
the first day Of October next.
sent lS-dlw&wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

Dr. CARVER. whose cholera practice near Sa-
vannah has been so successful, continues still to
enjoy the satisfaction ofcuring his numerous pa
tents. We hope he will give the faculty and
he public the benefit of knowledge Of his
course Of treatment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

Another serious riot has taken place in CO.
hmba, (Pa) The houses of the colored per-
sons in that neighborhood were broken into on
the 18th, their contents destroyed, and several of
these people seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08
SS,z';'sE
MARYLAND ELECTIONS.

BALTIMORE Cry ELEcrIoN.--The election for
two delegates to represent this city in the Gen
eral Assembly of Maryland, took place on Mon
day. We annex the detailed statement of the
votes given at the respective polls, viz:
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FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

FIVE DULLAKS RE w AND.
CTRAYED away, from the Commons of Al
y exandria, about the 23d Of last month, A
BAY HORSE, between IS and 16 hands high,
and about years old. He has large hump
on his breast, which will identify the horse; no
other particular marks recollected. will give
the above reward, and all reasonable charges
if brought home to me, in Alexandria.
oct 3-eo6t WILLIAM A. WILLIAMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

- l., G.ASos.-It has been ascertaned that the
Wv which covers one Of the wings of the Cha
,eau al La Grange, was planted by Charles
lanes Fox. and General Fitzpatrick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

Those portions ofthe Force Bill which related
TO the employment Of force in the collection oil
the Federal Revenue, have expired by their
own limitation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

The well written article headed Virginia
Convention of $780," in to.day's Gazette, is
from the pen Of Hugh 6. Grigsby, Esq, now
editor of the Norfolk Beacon, who was himself
q member Of the Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

Horace vernet, the well known Animal Paint
.r, has been appointed Director of the Royal
Museum, aat Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

Boop HoasEs-Six blood horses, selected III
rOcIand, from one of the best stables In Eng
I,rd have arrived at Boston. They are TO De
sent 10 Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08

CHINA$ GLASSWARE.
n OBERT H. MILLER has just received the
II principal part of his FALL SUPPLIES,
among which are
Blue and green edged, c. c. and Enamelled
ware, in great variety and well assorted
Blue, brown, and purple Printed Dinner Sets,
new and neat patterns
Do do do Ewers and Basins, Pitchers,
Plates, &c.
China Tea Sets, French gold band and band
and line
Do do plain, of various neat patterns,
rery cheap
Cut Decanters, Tumblers, Wines, Cham
paigns, Jees, Salts, and Lemonades,
richly cut and low priced
Glass Jars, with without tops, various sizes
Cut and plain Glass Mantel and Hall Lamps
Curtain Pins, a new and neat article
Bureau Knobs, cheap
Cooking Furnaces and Cake Moulds
Pines in boxes, groce, English and German
window Glass, sx 10 and 10x12
Looking Glass Plates, from 10 x IA to 1s 80
Astral, Mante, and Wall Lamps. bronzed
and japanned
Lampwick for the same, by the groce or doz
All Of which he offers, at wholesale or retail
at low prices for Cash, or to punctual customers
upon the usual credit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-08
BY GEORGE WHITE.

FURNITURE AT AUCTION.
.nN Thursday. the 9th instant, at 10 O'Clock,
~ A. NJ, will be sold, in front Of my Auction
Store, sundry articles of HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE, belonging, in part,
to person leaving town; such as Sideboard,
Tables, Chairs, Bureaus, Feather Beds, Bed
steads; one large Scale Beam; second hand Gig.
ID, Regular sales of Furniture every Thurs
day morning, at 10 O'Clock.
Persons DESTROYS Of having Furniture dispos-
ed of are requested to send it to my warehouse,
where it will be received free Of storage, either
before or early on the morning Of the sale, that
the same may be properly arranged for the sale.
~ Sales of Dry Goods, Hardware, Books,
&C. every Wednesday and Saturday evening,
throughout the season.
oct7 GEORGE WHITE.
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Sup BrrLnISG.-At New York there are ou. no
;,s At nresent, five ships of 700, and one oil 0oo,
an, burthen, besides several steaniooa'S anu
other small vessels.
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Daoueur.-The excessive drought in France
has done great injury to the Vineyards Inc
n,s is committed at half million Of dollars,