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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23
THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE,

THIS IS TO GIF r. NUIICE,
WHAT the subscriber, Of Alexandria Coun-
Il ty in the District of Columbia, hath obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of said County let
tiers of administration, with the will annexed,
on the personal estate Of Joshua Yeaton, late of
the county aforesaid, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said decedent are
hereby warned to exhibit the same to the sub
scriber, passed by the Orphans Court on or be.
fore the Nth day Of October, 1885, or they may,
by law, be excluded from all benefit to said es-
tate; and those indebted thereto are required to
make immediate payment Given under my
hand, this Nth October, 1884.
VIM ID. MUTT,
Administrator, with the will annexed, Of Joshua
oct l4-eo4w Yeaton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23

,,,son TO the continent drawing to close.
p2it Sc not think much will be bought to-day by
We 40 nr several hundred bales have been
consunlSsan at prices which were refused yes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23

~ The fine SHIP now on the stocks at MUIR
hS's Ship Yard, will be launched on Saturday
aext, at IL O'Clock, A. NJ. oct 23-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23

o.,,-n,cr So embittered have sectarian pre-
rhL,' bocome in New Jersey, that losing sight
great of hS Ss Gp" %esbt hsnd he
oil CuI c Esonism, have in effect decided that
scale U % rather destroy the Citadel of Free
t Iy " and oyerturn the Temple Of Liberty IT,
DOM don ,b anu support gentleman of high quail
SELL aOd the greatest purity of character who,
in the regular dsena ia onS of his
pIo pro-. ,;,Ia 10 q meeting -housc.-M Y. Com.
'r The folly and ignorance that could so warp
the Judgment as to induce the condemnation OF
:, public man for faithfuness and service TO his
clients. in the capacity of lawyer, cannot be
~, severely rebuked. If men are not compe-
,.ot to make the proper distinction between the
I,,es Of Lawyer and the opinions Of Poll
s.;,r they are hardly fit TO act their parts as
citizPnS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23
THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE,

THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE,
WHAT the subscriber, Of Alexandria Coun-
Il ty in the District Of Columbia, has obtain
tanned from the Orphans Court of said county
letters of administration on the estate of RE-
BECCA MILLS, late of the county afore-
said, deceased. All persons having claims
against the said decedent are hereby warned to
exhibit the same to the subscriber, passed by
the Orphans Court, on or before the 10th of Oc-
tober 1885, or they may by law be excluded from
all benefit to said estate; and those indebted
thereto are required tn make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 18th day of
October, 1884. MARY G. MOVES,
oct 1I-eo3w Administrative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23

Cousining.-During one Of Governor Marcy's
electioneering tours of the last summer, he
went through the county of Montgomery His
friends pretended that his object was to visit the
family of Simeon Marcy, Esq. his cousin. But
the visit did no good, since we perceive that Mr..
Simeon Marcy has presided at the late Wing
Convention of that county--N y. Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23
FURNITURE AT AUCTloN-IHlS DA Y

FURNITURE AT AUCTION-7HLS DA Y
ON Thursday, the 23d instant, at II O'Clock.
~ A. NJ, will be sold, in front of my Auc-
ton Rooms, variety Of HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE; to which will be
added the Furniture of gentleman (about to
remove from the suburbs of the town. said TO
be nearly new and of good quality; such as
BEDS, Bedsteads Hair Mattresses Bureaus, La
dy's Horkstand, Androns, Shovel and TonQs,
Table and Teaware, two Glass Show Cases.
&c. &c. Also, one GIG and HARNESS.
~ Articles ready for examination on the
morning Of the sale.
oct Is GEO. WHITE, Auctioneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23

-. OrvAL.-We regret to learn, says me
Work Journal of Commerce, that Iuose
New or the Supreme Court of the United
pu.a has determined to resign his Office and
'. :, ,robably not take his seat on the oench
VIII This reason is, the growing inlrmltles
q aye which, thoughthey do no, disquallfy num-
Of ss ooinion Of others, for the discharge of the
nms If his high office, do, in his own opinion,
ou", The determination proper, to which he
Ienu, ..irsd The Honorable Judge is a very
na' man having been Secretary of the First
o. of Safety in Maryland, sixty years
Jun The great patriarch OF the Court is how
ar ssr of equal or greater age, and still retains
es, ,;o,, and mental energies in full Vigor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23
Price of Produce IN Alexandria yesterday, from
,,,I

FLoUR-Yesterday the current wagon price
of Flour was S4 80; for few loads 81 IS were
paid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23
LABORERS WANTED,

LABORERS WANTED,
TO work by day and night Cat stated inter-
l. walls or watches) on the Golfer Dam of the
Aqueduct of the Alexandria Canal, opposite
Georgetown. Liberal wages will be allowed,
and promptly paid.
Immediate application to be made at the works
to WIN. TURNBULL, or Engi-
w. NJ. c.. FAIRFAX, neers.
oct 16-dtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23

Bank or no Bank-Leti it be every where pro-
claimed that the success of the Jackson Congress
sOnal ticket in New Jersey, prevents the posi-
Gliy Of two thirds vote in favor of re-charter-
ing the Bank in the next Congress, and that
consequently, there is no longer any pretence
for the>Piea that the question at the coming
contest is Bank or no Bank" Now that the
Bank Question is disposed Of unless Gen. Jack
son should UW it otherwise, let US fairly and
promptly meet the only question at issue-Con-
StitutiOn or no ConStitution-Laws or no Laws
Van buren, or ANTI VAN BUREN-WHIG or
hCESON.--N J. COur
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23

Fire IN LanSingburg. very destructive fire
occurred in LauSingburg, New y DIRK, a few even
mgs since 1t broke out on the premises of Van
BuSElrk'S Hotel, and before the flames were
suppressed, much property was destroyed.
Tie following is list of the buildings injured;
The Post Office.
The Lansingburg Hotel, together with the
sheds, stables, carriages, and much of the fur
mture. The horses in the stables were mostly
saved, The building was owned by E. w. Wal
bridge, Esq aud occupied by Mr.. Nj. s. Van
BuSkirk
Mr. SeeIye's cabinet shop, with mnch of the
furniture
MIR. Seeye'S brick store, occupied by MIR. NJ
Auy as dry good store Some of the goods
ayed-how much we have not aScertained.
Mr.. Chlchester'S brick store, part of the goods
saved.
small house on Elizabeth street was on fire
many places, but was not burnt down.
Three horses and one COW persisted in the
names. They belonged to G. E. V. d. Cook
Go.
The brick buildings on the corner of Eliza
Oe'n and State streets prevented the fire from
progressing any further in that direction.
HE loss is estimated at $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23
AUCTION SALES.

SERVANTS AT AUCTIoN-T.HES DAY
IN Thursday, 23d instant, at II O'Clock, will
~ be sold, in front Of the Auction Store of
Mr.. George White, YOUNG SERVANT
WOMAN and her two CHILDREN, belonging
to the estate of the late o. p. Finley.
BY order ol the Orphans Court: =
oct22 w. ID. MUTT, Admir-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-23

SILK HATS.
DY the Jasper and Alexandria, from New
ID York and Boston, have received fur
Their supply Of CAPS and SILK HATS-a
beautiful article. All which will be sold whole
sale or retail, OH accommodating terms.
oct IS JOHN II. O. WILBAR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

cloudy, and some on 'em said there warnt no
use to say nothin more about the business. We
nv well saws l. it's nasty trick, any way; it
NAV do very well for some countries, but wont
do in this; our people knows leetle too much,
TO bite at SIGH bait as that. And now says l.,
the next time any on you want to play off rale
good trick, you must be sartin first, to see both
eends ont; or else says I, you'll be as bad off, as
my old neighbor Eliakum Doolittle, who work
nigh upon week, diggin Woolf pit, and fix
en- trap fall on top ont and jist as he was bait
in ont he slip'd in HIMSELF and it warnt till ne
was enymost starv'd to death, afore the neigh
bors found out where he was.
The Gineral was tickled to death with this
story, but our folks didn't like it Bit and so he
Northumberland as always in these hard times,
hook on to any thing worth laughin at for the
chance is plagy scarce) turnd to, and Joln'd
the Gineral, and we ha haw'd together TILL there
war'nt a critur left in the room, but me and the
Gineral-and so that's all Pve got to say about
murder and birthstone this time.
Yours &C.
j. DOWNING Major,
Downingville Militia I'd Brigade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

County Court Lawyer, which was never act
ed, nor I'VE beleve) published. 1t represented
a late member of Congress, unoei the name OF
Blunderbuss 1t was at that perlou, also that
he was prevailed upon to accompany lflend
to the rural church of w addel Where Tor Time ne
hooded NOT the speaker or auditors; but was fast
sinking into the arms of the drowsy diety, till
instncfiyely aroused as if by divine electricity,
he was among those who came TO ScOH out re-
manned TO pray' The change IN his lie was
immediate and important, SO much so that When
his wife died in 1885, and he had removed ~
Richmond, he was appointed clerk 10 the HOUSE
ofDelegates, as successor to John Stuart, when
situation he held till 1902 He was then appoint
ed chancellor of the eastern district OF Virgin
ia. though only 90 years of age. But during his
chancellorship, to which very small salary was
attached, having married the daughter Of the
late Colonel Gamble of Richmond he was oblig-
ed to resign, and resume his professional prac-
tee, more adequately to support his change IN
domestic life.
Through the persuasion of Mr. Tazewell, the
late elected Governor Of Vrginia--he was in
duced to settle at Norfolk in that state, where
he remained reaping emolument and fame till
1906 In that year he returned 10 Richmond;
and in the following year he asretalned (Dy the
special direction Of Jefferson) as attorney Tor
the government in the celebrated case of Aaron
Burr; of his eloquence &c. in the prosecution,
Chief Justice Marshall, (the presiding judge re-
Marked The question has been argued IN a
manner worthy of its importanc. degree OF
eloquence seldom displayed on any occasion,
has embellished solidity Of argument, and depth
ofreSearch.'
One passage of his speeches has been so popu-
lar as to have nearly paed by familiar repetl-
ton, else it might be quoted.
In 1903, he was elected member for Rich
mond to the Virginia Legislature; and was soon
after elected as privy councillor to Mr.. Mon
roe the then Governor of the State. In 1916,
he was appointed United States Attorney for
the district of Virginia, by Madison, and in 1917
he was appointed United States Attorney Gene
with eminence and efficiency, during the admin
istratons of Monroe and Adams
1t was during his chancellorship that he wrote
the letters called The British Spy; in 1908, he
wrote the essays in the Richmond Enquirer,
subscribed One of the People; in 1912 he wrote
those signed THE Old BachelOr;' and in 1917,
he published his Life of Patrick Henry. In
1926. he pronounced a eulogium on the deaths
of Jefferson and Adams; in 1880 he delivered an
address to literary society al Rutgers College;
and another the same year, in Baltimore, on the
celebration Of the French Revolution, when
Charles the Tenth was dethroned.
During the last election he was nominated as
a candidate for the presidency, by the anti-ma-
sonic convention, assembled in Baltimore, in
October, 1881. During the present session of
the Supreme Court, he was engaged in several
causes pending.
He was 90 years Of age, and has left behind
him his wife and numerous family.
PHIL Sentinel
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iron, the National h,telligencer.

An unpleasant incident having occurred in
the Senate, on Friday last, between Messrs
t3,u and FORSYTH, members Of that bo-
dy, we feel highly gratifed in learning that it
was subsequently, adjusted, as will be seen by
the following extract from the journal:
In SENATE-Friday, February 2s, 1884.
Ordered, That the following be entered on the
Legislative Journal Of the Senate:
GA misunderstanding having arisen between
the honorable GEORGE PoINDExTER and the nom
orable JOHN Forsyth in the course OF the pro-
ceedings ofthe Senate this day, after the close
of the bushes, the Senate required the attend
ance of its absent ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, at the
instance of several members. mutual, satlsfacto-
ry, and honorable explanations took place"
We are authoized by several Senators (mutu-
al friends of the parties to state that an article
in the Telegraph Of Saturday last relating TO
that affair, is founded in a total misconceptlon
of the manner in which the adjustment was
brought about 1t was effected in the Senate,
through the friendly interposition Of several
Senators, which finally led to mutual satisfac-
tory, and honorable explanations, on the part
of the two gentlemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04
ALEXANDRIA,,
TUESDAY MORNING, MARCH D. 100;


Bishop Meade's Pastoral Letter ON the L,,, :,
afording moral and religious iastyuctja'yy =
Slaves. 70
At the last Convention Of the Protestan, r.. .
copal Church of Virginia, the Assistan, Rsb,.
of the Diocess preached sermon on the d,.
Of affording religious instruction to Sl,,..'
This sermon attracted great attention. and -
unanimous request was made by the Conros
ton that copy Of it might be furnished :
publication. This request the Bishop decli,.,
but subsequently, again at the Unanimous
quest Of the Convention, consented to arboa
its substance in a Pastoral Letter address,
the Ministers and Congregations of the Dfoo..
of Virginia. The Letter has been publish.
and is now in course of distribution tp,,,..
out the State.
We have read with great pleasure and s.s.
faction the Pastoral Letter itself together 49,.
the appendix, containing so many valuabear5
interesting facts. 1t is about the only oro.r.
ton on the peculiar and delicate subiac, >.
which it refers, which we have ever read n.
to our minds was wholly free from obiecto,.
The Bishop writes as Christian as oba,,
thropist, as a Minister-with zeal and earr.,
ness; but his zeal is tempered with dscro,io,
and his earnestness accompanied with discr.
minating judgment He speaks as a Sou,bar.
man, addressing himself to the wants and con
dtion of the Southern people and never rr
gets the true and actual state of those whose .,
tention he asks, and the situation in which thew
are placed and must continue. There is a Vol,
Of unaffected piety running through the Who'll.
letter, untainted with the slightest degree Of a.
naticism, which recommends it strongly even IN
the most careless reader
We have felt it our duty to take this notice NJ
the publication to which we have referred. BE-.
cause it shows that these matters mqy be u5..
ciously handled by those amongst US and be.
cause it is another proof that, whilst Our OWL
people are at work in the cause Of religion and
humanity as touching particular portion Of
our population, we are not at all in need of the
efforts of those who are " not of us" in tastes
habits, feelings prejudices and education
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

The National Gazette may be assured tia
Mr.. Leigh is not nullJfer We understand
disclaims it. He was opposed to and always
opposed the South Carolina proceedings Ne.
vertheless he is strictly State Rights and o2jec.
to what is called, cmiousIy enough, the Fore.
Bill. Mr.. Leigh will 90 against all EXecu.@
abuses and usurpations of power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

We have accompanied the Caricature Reroa
ofthe Committee from Philadelphia, Win i.'
just and indignant remarks Of the PenaS
Man" and the "Globe." 1t is uRQHe@.io.'a
false, and most grossly erag geratsd-fIeN".
Enquirer.
We demand Of the Enquirer on whose auD.
rity it pronounces the deliberate statement -"
twenty-odd Of the most esteemed and resPe'"
bic citizens of Philadelphia, to be an " uh4.
tionable falsehood." Wedemand to kno" ""'.
right the Enquirer has to impute 50 gross exc
geration" to honorable men in the IeIa"o"
facts to which they certify? This attelDF
break the force of the Report Of the PnId,'.
phia Committee, is one of the most IlP'o.
efforts we ever saw made, and ougn' 10 -.
secuted down by honest men of all paIae,'
ask the Enquirer if it is not ashamed ol ''.
conduct? lift is not, it ought to be-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

In the course Of the debates on the nomna-
tons in the House of Delegates on Wednesday,
Mr.. JANNEy had occasion to notice the inconsis-
tent definitions of republican, adopted by mem
bers on different sides of the political questions
of the day. One gentleman on my right, said
Mr. j., considered himself epubcan--another
entertaining almost exactly opposite political
opinions, thought that he was one third diff
ferng from both, regarded himself as OF the true
republican school--and some, said he eren con-
sider Me President of the United States, Re
publican! smile was on every mans cOunte-
nance-the absurdty of the idea was Irresisti-
bly, Iudicrous JACKSON d Republican, indeed
He has shown it in his disregard of the welfare
of the people--n his usurpation of unconsttu-
tional power--in his contempt of law and right!
Rich Compiler
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TO RENT

MiA HOUSE at the corner ofQueen and Fairfax
streets, at present occupied by the subscriber.
Possession can be had in few weeks. Persons
desiring to rent are invited to call and examine
tor themselves Inquire of Cuthbert Powell
Esq. Loudoun County, or
feb 26--2aw3w ROBT. JAMESON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

A great Jackson meeting is called in Ph.a
delphia, to be held this day Among the sga
ers to the call is Mr. Richard Rush--that gen
teman having carried over his whole poltca
stock in trade to those who but a few yearsag
most manfully abused him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

The Legislature of New Jersey has reiteran-
posites. A work Of supererogation, we sho-.
say, and that according to the Church creed We
believe, is styled piece of arrogance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

The Globes imitation Of Tookes' Diversion,
Of Purley is laughable enough. When thai
print attempts to appear learned, it fails as la
mentally as when it strives to be uihy. Bot
exertions create a smile at the expense Of ts
4" Oficialw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

Hhas been currentlyreported in MiSso" ,bec,
the Branch Bank ofthe United States - esq,
ty of ST. Louis, had curtailea its dlsco"" tba
900 within twelve months. It's no" pr rear
it has only curtailed $4,000 within Inc iorcaseJ
whilst Within the same period it has ins s"n ..
the amount of bills purchased Dy '''
$4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

A public dinner was offered to Mr. Lee" IL.
Richmond on his election but decii7u' mi
was serenaded on the night of his elecuo', ~.
" Glare de Kitchen" received with l"u''
plause; it being observed, that the ne" .4sr
tors efforts would no doubt have gie"'
in accomplishing that desirable obJeCI'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.

I DOLLAhko hE AkI
.StTOLEN or strayed, from the subscriber. in
- Alexandria, on Sunday the 18th Deem
Der,
SORREL HORSE,
small size blazed face-no other marks He was
fine pacing animal, and was newly shod all
round. He was II or Is years old. Also,
A DARK COLT,
with small bell attached to his neck, with no
clapper in it.
will give $40 reward for the recovery of the
Horse and Colt, and all reasonable charges
paid. H. B. SMOOT.
ian 28-2awtf
IOR pRINrING axaan4aa ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

We have young gentleman in the Sn rfo is
Legislature, (Mr. Brown of PETERSBURG or car
vastly superior to Mr.. Clay, Weos .L,rg RF
houn, in point Of eloquence. ia'f'HS0"'S 81,
Mr.. Brown doubtless feels highly ha'''' s,5ine
the compliment; but we would wager sOnls ;,s )
that he begs leave to decline any more
broad
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

The Baltimore papers announce the o'0., ,ns
GEORGE HOFFMAN, Esq. one OF the wof'"I''' ,r
most distinguished members ofthat collp'"'"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-04

Bank Note T'able.-A considerable improve
ment has taken place this day. The Eastern
bank notes are redeemed at l-2 per cent. dis
count. New York, city notes, par. Long Isl
and, do Duchess and Poughkeepsie, do. Hud-
son River, do. Other River notes. including
West Chester, 1-2 per cent Albany, Troy, Ian
singburgh, and Schenectady, 1-2 per cent. All
others, west Of Albany, IA per cent. New Jer-
sey, 1-2 per cent. Pennsylvania, l IL 2
per cent Delaware, 2. Maryland, l l 1-2.-
District of Columbia, l i-2. Virginia, l-2-
North and South Carolina, IA. Georgia, a
5. Ohio, Cleaveland, l 1-2. Geauga 8; all
others 5. Michigan, l 12. Canada, per
cent.-N Y. Com.
We learn from the Post, that the collos-
sal figure Of President Jackson, which Mr..
Beecher is carving, and which it is proposed
when finished to place on the cut-Water OF the
Frgate Constitution, not ordered by the
Navy Department--but by Commodore Elliot,
the Commandant of the Navy Yard. In our
apprehension this makes the matter WORSE
Commodore Elliot has no right to exercise a
power which accident has given him, to graft
fly his private feelings and party prejudices by
any measure, so Numerically opposed to tile
wishes and inclinations of the community.
Boston Transcript.
A Leopardess, belonging to the Menagerie
now eXhlDltlng IN Albany, succeeded IN reno
wing one of the bars of her cage a few days
since and got into the ring to the great terror of
the spectators, who Immediately fed the keep
ers ran to the elephants for succour She sez-
ed little dog, which she carried about in her
mouth until attracted by keeper who had got
on the tigers cage to close an upper window
She instantly sprang at him, but was received
with tremendous blow of club, which render
ed her incapable of a second attack, and she
was eventually secured.
The present times remind us Of the story of
Doctor Sangrado in Gil Bias who insisted up
on it, that bleeding and warm water would cure
every disease;-butt the patients die! said Gil Bias
to the Doctor!-Oh, said the Doctor, they have
not taken enough of the remedy. The Expert
mem has not been fairly tried-besides, said San
grade, what if they do die? Have not written
book? and is it not better that half the people
in Valadod should die, than that l should re-
tract from the principles have laid down2
~ Y ADJ.