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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31
CON G n E S S

In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. WRIGHT, of
New York, presented the resolutions of the Lee
gislature of that State on the subject of the De-
posites, in doing which he made some remarks
approving of them. He was replied to by Mr..
WEBSTER, in an animated manner; who was
followed by Mr.. TALMADGE and Mr.. CHAM
BERS.
Mr.. WEBSTER gave notice that he would
call up the subject again to-day.
In the course Of this discussion nothing was
elected from Mr.. WRIGHT to show that there
was any prospect of any thing being proposed
by the Administration to relieve the distress of
the country.
The special order of the day was then taken
up, and Mr.. GRUNDY addressed the Senate
in favor of the Removal of the Deposites.
In the House of Representatives, the subject
of the agreement Of the two Houses on the APP
preparation Bill was discussed all day
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attractions, until the audience had retired and
anew one had assembled. We invariably, that
is ape and the public associate the idea ofwitch-
es, warlocks seers bogles and fortune tellers,
with something horribly ugly and terrific; we
always think of the witches IN Macbeth
What are these-so withered and SO wild
In their attire-that look not like
The habitants Of earth, and yet are on it
So we expected to see the "hag' with wrinkled
brow and " skinny fingers" but was most agree
ably disappointed when pretty little English
woman, with rosy cheeks, and soft blue sleepy
eye, entered the arena, curtseying. gracefully to
the audience, and seating herself on chair in
the middle ofthe room g All ha, says l. she is
handsome little witch at any rate, and have
no objection to show her the lines on the palm
of my hand" | observed among the audience
several old ladies, who had kind of Connec-
ticut look, and who no doubt had come up to
town to discover something new in the art and
mystery Of divination. The| manner of de-
veloping her powers is by answering certain
queries, as thus-The master of ceremonies,
her back being towards him, and at some dis
lance from each other, touches certain articles
rapidly on different persons in attendance,
which she instantly names-such hats,
gloves seals, breaches feathers, muffs, &c. &c.
This, however, may be the result Of the settled
plan of arrangement; but he asks person to
name to him in whisper any particular arti-
Gle of food, which she instantly repeats aloud
In this there can be no understanding between
the parties, and so he goes around the compa-
ny, asking variety Of questions from each,
which she Immediately repeats; though with
her back turned and at considerable distance
from the parties. How this is done, or where
the art is concealed, we know not and would
be improper if we did know to state it; because,
although it is surprising and extraordinary still
we must not believe that there is any thing SUI
pernatural in it. Yet, as it is amusing and in
nocent and very curious, we advise the folks
to spend half hour in witnessing the exhibit
ton. They will not be disappointed.
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100 DOLLARS REWARD.

ON Tuesday morning, between Fredericks-
W burg and my plantation, in the upper end
of Stafford, NEGRO MAN, and the MARE
on which he was riding, both belonging to me-
were stolen by man who seems to have been
q stranger in this part Of the country. When
seen in possession Of the Slave and Ofthe Mare
he was inquiring his way to Stafford Court
House He is described to me as a person be-
tween fifty and sixty years of age, with re-
markaby white hair; his stature stout and well
set. He wore brownish colored stuff cloak.
The negro is between twenty-five and thirty
wears of age, as well as is remembered; stout in
his person, and about five feet ten or eleven in
ches high; has drawing manner OF talking,
and appears to be much less sagacious than he
really is His name is Jack. His dress was
blue cloth cap, grey great coat, and his under
clothing drab cloth.
The Mare is fine large sorrel, without any
spot of white about her, unless perhaps there
may be some few white hairs in the centre of
the forehead, not covering more than the size OF
four pence-halfpenny She is, as well as is,
recollected going on seven years ofage; is re.
markably long in her body; has long tail, and
it is remarkable where it joins the rump. There
NAV be discerned in the film of one of her eyes
an incision which was made year or two ago
TO cure the hooks.
One Hundred Dollars Reward will be given for
therecovery of the above Slave and Mare, or in
the proportion of four and two for the recovery of
either JNO IAYLOE LOMAA.
Fredericksburg, Jan. 90, 1884.
AZ The white man calls himself Ashberry.
jan 27--u
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The Military Academy at West Point" has
been brought up for consideration in the House
ofRepresentatives. On Wednesday Mr.. Halves.
of Kentucky, offered this resolution:
RESOLVED, That the Committee on Military
Affairs be directed to inquire into the expedien-
CIV of abolishing the Military Institution at West
Point, in the State ofNew York.
Mr.. Brown, of New York, moved to lay itup-
on the table.
On this question, the ayes were IS, the noes
1o2.
MIR. Hubbard then moved to amend the reso-
luton, by substituting for the Committee on Mi
litary Affairs Select Committee, to consist of
one member from each State ofthe Union.
Mr.. Halves accepted Mr.. Hubbard's amend
ment as modification of his motion.
Mr.. Mann, of New York, obtained the floor,
when. the hour having expired the subject was
laid over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

~ We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
S. DANIEL as candidate to represent the Coun-
ty ofFairfax in the next Virginia Legislature.
IP We are requested to announce DIR. r. c..
Mason as candidate to represent the County
of Fairfax in the next General Assembly of Vir-
pinia MANY VOTERS.
IP We are requested to announce ARTHUR
f. LANE, ESQ as candidate for seat in the
next Virginia Legislature, from the County Of
Fairfax. MANY VOTERS.
sF THOMAS B. HooE, Esq. will be run as the
Working Mems candidate to represent the
County of Prince William in the next General
Assembly of Virginia. A WORKING Man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

The manner in which the Globe" the Off
cial Government journaln!-treats the members
of Congress in the discharge Of their duties,
would excite laughter at the folly and igno-
rance Of that print, did not indignation at its
impudence often prevail over every other feel
ing. Our readers know that it said Mr.. Clay's
speech was failure-Mr McDufie's mere rant
&c. &c. The eloquent address of MIR. Preston
acknowledged to be eloquent and able by eve
ry man who heard it,-with the bright exception
of the Globe editor,-was thus spoken of in that
print, a few DAYS ago:
'sSince the days of the pompous gentleman,
the Earl of Empty Barrels (who got his name
from his famous toast Empty barrels sound
the toudest,O there has been no member in Con-
gress who could speak such AN infinite deal of
nothing All his facts were of the forty bale
order-enormously against the truth. One would
suppose that the object of this annihilating fac
ton was now to nullify history as they could
not the Government"
Yesterday, speaking of Mr.. Archer's speech
the Globe says
" Mr. Archer, who commenced his speech
yesterday against the administration, begun on
so high key that he lost his voice. Some say
that his heat was so Intense that he burst his
He could not hold out to the adjourning hour
He sat down to take breath, or to get time to
recruit his exhausted ideas"
Yesterday also, speaking of MIR. Calhoun's
speech, the Globe says:
"We have seen carcature in which Mr.
Calhoun is designated by label, marked NNt-
la fde' 1t points out an apt derivation for the
party name with which he has distinguished his
partizans. In plain English, it would warn us
that no trust is to be reposed in the wearer
of the label. Certainly no man ever nullifed
truth with so little remorse as Mr.. Calhoun"
Considering the state of Mr.. Archer's health,
the allusion to him is most unmanly. We stop
not to comment upon the audacity which could
urge the Globe to charge falsehood upon Mr..
Calhoun.
The public have here sample of the kind OF
warfare which the Government wages, through
its hired newspaper and its pensioned editor,
upon independent members of Congress who
dare to speak and act against Power! Can
such course be approved of by a virtuous
people?
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ALEXAND RIA:
FRIDAY MORNING, JAN 81, 1884.

At the request Of the State Authorities of Ma
ryand, the President of the U. States has direct
ed sufficient military force to the aid OF thecl-
vii authority, in restoring tranquility among the
disturbers of the peace, on the line of the Ca
nal, near Williamsport Washington countyi
and it is stated that orders have been promptly
issued to march two companies of Artillery
from Forts Washington and McHenry, with in
structions to the Commanding Officer to pro-
coed to Willliamsport; there to aid the State au-
thorities in the support of the laws, and the pre-
servation of the public works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

In the Massachusetts Legislature, a resolution
has been referred to special committee, with a
preamble declaring the total failure of the Peni-
tertiary System, as means of preventing
crime and declaring the. expediency of peti-
tioning Congress to negotiate for lands in the
South Sea, or elsewhere, as a suitable place for
the transportation of convicts
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ID | e D.,

Yesterday, (30th,) Mr. CHARLES GAWLER, in
the 43d year of his age;-a native of Cornwall
England; but for the last two years a respecta-
Bile citizen of this place
Mr.. Gawler has gone from earth to heaven
resigning fearlessy his soul to that God who
gave it--saying and manifesting to all around,
Thy holy will be done"
His funeral will take place This EUening, at
two O'Clock, at which his friends and acquaint
ances are invited to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

The following lines were composed under tn
elings excited by the noble stand made in Vii
MIA against the late acts of Executive usurpa
m.
VIRGINIA.
By the Editor Of the Staunton Spectator.
Old Virginia, poor and saucy,
Though she seems content, at most,
To live slovenly and easy
PRINcIPLE is still her boast!
Though her roads are rough and mirey,
Though her fields look waste and poor,
Still the traveller lone and weary,
Finds welcome to her door.
Hers the soul of purpose, honest,
Far above the -wiles of art
Warm and generous, ever foremost
In the cause she takes part.
Der her lowlands and her mountains,
Freedoms spirit proudly reigns;
Pure as her own gushing fountains
AS incapable Of chains.
Let the hand of Usurpation
Move to touch the common veal;
Quick we see her take her station,
With heart as firm as STEEL
Doubt you that she loves the Union!
Doubt as well the blood she's split;
If encroachments" she doth rail on,
Jealous loves her only guilt.
Hail VIRGINIA! proud love thee,
Land ofmy home and children's birth;
Long may peace and honor crown thee,
And thv Sisters feel thV worth
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NEW-ORLEANS SUGAR.
AZ Hogsheads New Orleans Sugar, Of the
zfO new crop for sale by
ian 90 EDW'D. DAINGERFIELD.

CUT & PLAIN GLASSWARE.
TUST received six packages Glassware,
u Cut and plain Tumbers
Do do Table and Hall Lamps
Britannia Casters, four and five bottles, a
neat and cheap article
Also, 80 boxes English Pipes
lmo25 R. H. MILLER.
TEN DOLLARS REWARD.
GTOLEN or strayed, from the subscriber, in
- Alexandria, on Sunday, the 18th Decem-
Der, a
SORREL HORSE,
small size, blazed face-no other marks. He was
fine pacing ANIMAL and was newly shod all
round. He was IL or IS years old. Also,
A DARK COLT,
with a 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.
jan 28--2awtf
GERMAN AND AMERICAN PIANOS
gUST received, three Splendid German Pa
- nos, from the we'll known manufactory of
Andrew Stein, Vienna, of very superior tone
Also, one sweettoned American Piano, with a
neat case.
The subscriber, having made an arrange
ment with one of the largest importers of Ger
man Pianos in this country wil in future, be
able to supply his customers at the lowest prices
they can be had at in the United States.
Secondhand Pianos will be taken in part pay
for new ones. RICHARD DAVIS,
Royal street Alexandria.
jan 29--eo3t&2aw2w
US National lntelllgencer and Globe cost;
Warrenton Spectator and Leesburg Genius Of
Liberty weeks.
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land for sale

SHALL offer at public sale, on the first Monday in
q February next, at Prince William Court House.
being the Court day of said County,
@ssSg2s, TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
eEa sJsa one containing 3e3 acres, per patent and
~Tsa survey, both of which will be exhibited or
sssaxss the day of sale. This Tract lies in Fairfax
County, but on the line Of Prince William, and has
been in the possession Of Col John Hooe for some
time, no now relnquishes all claim TO it. 1t lies on
Bull Run, and OH the line dividing the Counties of
Prince William and Fairfax, and adjons the lands of
Col Hooe, Mrs Kincheloe, and the Heirs of Thomas
Blackburn, deceased.
The other Tract contains 70 acres, and lies in
Prince William County, Dumfries, and is at pre-.
sent occupied by Walter Davis
The terms of sale will be accommodating, and made
known the day of the sale. Capt Thomas Nelson,
Surveyor of Prince william County, knows both tracts
of land web. and will give any information relative to
either that may be wanted Letters to him the sub
ject must be post paid.
AS this land will be sold by as Commissioner,
appointed by the Federal Court for that purpose,
shall only guarantee such title is vested in mes but
l consider the title perfectly good
GEORGE HAMlL TON, Commissioner.
ion 2-dtE.hS
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Valuable Property for sale


49,, The subscriber offers for sale
EE3S A TRACT OF LAND
SNTS situated in Fairfax County, about IL miles
sgsRszsa from Alexandra, and mile and quarter
rom occoqnan containing by the last survey,
1917 acres OF LIND
This land is Of good qualy about 400 acres of
which is well tmbered, consisting principally of Oak,
suitable for building ships erecting wharves, pumps,
&c. and would probably average 20 or 80 cords per
acre, exclusive Of timber The land hilly or bro.
KEN but presents moderately waving surface so that
every part sufficiently leveI for cultivation There
is fine stream of water running through ii its
ton is heahu and beautiful and by system Of good
husbandry. may become delightful and profitable
sidence he improvements incopsdersble, though
there is a SAW MILL Convenient, for saving plank
and scantlng which adds greatly 20 the facility Of
building. To persons wishing to enter into the Wood
Timber business this would be desirable purchase
The tract may be divided to afford two produc-
tive Farms, and will be sold very reasonable
II not sold before Saturday, the 7th day of Deem
Der next shall, that day. offer it for sale for cash.
the highest bidder, at Cats Tavern, West End Of
Alexandria, ID MINOR,
nov 8-dlwt52awt7thDec
Er The above sale is postponed till Saur-
day. lst instant. Terms made known at SALE dec
aDr The sale of the above described property
is further postponed untlthe 2ls day of January next
lP The sale ofthe above property is further
postponed till Tuesday, the 25th February next
jan 21---2awt25thFeb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

We do not remember to have seen happier
retort than Mr.. Webster's reply to Mr. Wilkins,
see another column. The Pennsylvania Sena-
tors arguments appear to be nnllifed by the
apt comparison drawn by the Massachusetts
Statesman.
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The Mysterious Lady.-Major Noah, who
was always fond of the wild and wonderful, has,
it appears, had the curiosity to pay the "myste-
rious lady' visit. He gives the annexed ac-
account of it:
We found the saloon so very crowded, that
nreferring to wait for a second representation,
we amused ourselves with looking at the Cos
morama, Mummies, Glass Blowing, and other
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

In the Senate of Va. on Wednesday, the Bank
Resolutions were considered in Committee ofthe
Whole. Several amendments were made, and
the 9Th Resolution, moved by Mr. Marshall in
the House of Delegates, was stricken out The
Committee reported progress and asked leave
to sit again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

Wyndham Robertson was, on Friday last, re-
elected Councillor, by the Virginia Legislature
there being no opposition.
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BY GEORGE WHITE.
Trustees Sale.

lIuStCO . OdACs
IN Saturday. the first day of February next, the
" subscribers will. under the authority of Decree
of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, for cash.
- THE HOUSE g. LOT or GROUND situate
sEs( at the upper end of Washington street, oppo.
Gsz.s.lsite the dwelling of Edmund l. Lee, Esq and
which was formerly occupied residence by the late
Mrs Mary Fendall.
Sale will be made at 10 o'clockian on the premis
es. r. l. TAYLOR,
dec 5l-eotFeb1 THOMSON r. MASON
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The Globe calls the Senate =" a sort of debat-
ing society,"" and Mr.. Calhoun "Southern
Satyr."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, }
January Term, 1884.
CHARLOTTE JACOBS, (late Deagan,)
" Executrix of Henry B. Deagan, decd, ex-
hibited to the Court her fourth account, as Exc
cutrix aforesaid, with the vouchers in support
thereof which accounts received, will be al
lowed and duly recorded, unless cause be shewn
to the contrary, on OF before the first Monday
in March next; of which all persons interested
or concerned will take notice. A copy: Test,
ian 13-w6w A. MOORE, Reg wills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-31

FOR HIRE,
A GIRL about is years of AEGEAN wash,
Akron, &C., and is a good nurse. Apply at
this office Jan 5l--3t
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ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDRIA County, }

ORPHANS COURT, ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,
January Term, 1884. :
A mn CAROLINE BRANDT, Guardian of
IA Logan Brandt, Orphan ofRichard Brooke
Brandt, exhibited to the Court her first Guardi-
an account with the vouchers in support there
of; which account is received, will be allowed,
and duly recorded, unless cause be shown to the
contrary, on or before the first Monday in March
next; (which all persons interested or concern
ed will take notice. copy: Test,
jan 13-w6w A. MOORE, Reg. Wills.
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MOOD FOR SALE.

WOOD FOR SALE.
WOoD can be had, cut and corded, on mo-
derate terms, about halfmile from town,
wssl OF shutters Hill Purchase can be made
% Nhe place, Jan 30---tf
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Farm for sale.

WISH to sell FIRM, containing 3l2 AChEo'
and has on it variety of fine Fruit great bargain
may be lad Immediately applied for.
Fairfax County. Va. ~. l'ooLnNf'
aug l4-eotf
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR. SALE.
The subscriber wishes to sell that valuable
I'm BRICK STORE & DWELLING at the
ll:.A corner Of 10Th and E Streets Washington
City, at present occupied as boarding house,
and recently built, and rents readily at one hun
dred and eighty dollars year Perhaps there
are but few stands Except those on the Ave
nue) more valuable, and is well calculated for
any kind of business.
For further information concerning the above
apply to Arther Warren Grocer, next door, or
to the subscriber, in Alexandria.
MOSES HEPBURN.
Alexandria, Jan l0-eotf
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SALES.
BY WILLIAM D. NUTT---THIs DAY.

FLAXSEED AT AUCTION.
nN Friday next, 31st instant, at ii o'clock,
~ will be sold at my Auction Store, for the
benefit of underwriters, and all others concern
ed, 80 CASKS FLAXSEED, damaged on
board the brig Howard, Goof, master, on her
voyage from Alexandra for New York
jan 90 VIM. D. MUTT.
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The following lines were composed under the
feelings excited by the noble stand made in Vir
ginia against the late acts of Executive usurpa-
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23

A Negro Woman for Hire.
a NEGRO WOMAN with one child
IA two years old, may be hired until
the a5ih Of December next. Enquire at
this Office.
January i6, 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
DIED,

On Friday last, Mrs. - MILLEs, relict Of
Mr.. Zachariah Miller, Of this county.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
n O T / e. +
NOTICE.

PURCHASERS at the sale Of the per
Il sonal property of the late Capt. James
Glenn, are respectfully informed that their
several obligations became due on the 4il
inst. Prompt payment is expected, as IN
diligence viii not BIO given.
For the convenience Of those indebted
who reside in the neighborhood Of Martins
burg and Shepherdstown, the subscriber
will attend at Martinsburg on Wednesdays
for two or three successive weeks from this
date, and at Shepherdstown on two OF
three successive Saturdays, for the pur
pose Of making settlements
WILLIAM GROVE, Err.
January % iS34-3w
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,jackasses, 10 the X. c.; the monkey, to
the Ab9llino of the Globe; and last,
though not least, the Magadore bat,
whose equivocal character excludes it
both from notification and cousolida.
ton, to our venerable friend Nous Yer
rons, of the Enquirer. The caravan
will then be fairly used up.-Er. Star.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23

As the General" seems to be par
ticularly squeamish on the subject OF
receiving presents from foreign poten-
tates, and is in a sad dilemma how to
dispose of our Tangier Consul's mena-
gerie, we would advise him to make
the following distribution:-The lion,
from his color, to Mr.. Tawney; the
"untameable hyena," to Col. Benton;
the red fox, TO the Heir Apparent; the
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-23
MARRIED.

AT Philadelphia, on Wcdnc sdsy sth OF Jan,
nary, BY the Rev. s. G.. Winchester, JAMES
+. ERsKISE, Esq. Of Baltimore, 10 AMELIA A.
daughter Of Romulus Riggs, Of Philadelphia
In Hagerstown, on Tuesday evening the 18th
inst. by the Rev. Mr.. Hoshour, Mr.. EDWARD $.
DuNcAssoS, Merchant, OF Harpers. Ferry, 10
Miss ELIZABETH KERoS, Of Washington City.
On Wednesday the 18th inst. by the Rev. Mr..
fusion, Mr. RIoHTER LEvEsISe, Merchant, Of
baltimore, TO Miss MARY F.. STEPHENSON, dangh-
ter Of the late Maj. James Stephenson, q Har.
per's- Ferry.
On Thursday last, by the Rev Mr.. Monroe,
Mr. JoHN w. STEWART, 10 Miss MARY Mas
LIN, youngest daughter Of Mr.. William Maslin,
all of this county.