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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-16

A VALUABLE ROANOKE ESTATE FOR SALE
IN own on both sides Of Roanoke River, generally
opposite to the Ferry commonly called Eatons Ferry in
the state of North Carolina between aud 1900 acres
OF Land, about 5000 Of which low grounds upon the
river and Is equal If not superior in quality to any with
In the ownership Of any individual above the falls with
in my knowledge The high lands are Of fine quality
and highly productive in tobacco wheat corn and cotton
My residence the North side Of the river and within
mile OF rs is healthy and situation in tho State is
better improved ngrecaby provided for LARGE
family OF whites and bl.cks On the North and Sonih
side Of the river there Mills, which carry each two
pair OF mistones, and command ample custom In
wheat and corn.
viii CELL the above Lands. under All the advantages
and disadvantages If there be any upon reasonable terms
should greatly prefer TO sell the Lands have briefly
described 70 purchaser but if this cannot be done
conyienty will divide it in parts to suit purchasers
sol, VIII sell my Lands with view 10 removal
TO the Western country Those who disposed to pur-
chase Lands valuable in themselves and convenient 10
the markets OF Petersburg and Richmond and will soon
be 50 to Norfolk, viii apply to tho premises
WILLIAM EATON.
Warren county, October o. 4s-wtf
a WET NURSE WANTED-One WHO can come
I "a VOL roc IaI ,-.n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-16

IL taking down fences and Pill other trespasses upon
my premises after This date. SAM. NJ BOCKmS
Malvern Hin, Nov 2.,d, 1884. 5S-w4w
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-16

~ OIlCE.-Pursuant TO u decree Of The County Court
OF Hanover, pronounced OH the 2sth day Of Octo-
Eggcstons administrator, &c, the undersigned Com
lssoners appointed carry said decree into effect will
sell to the highest bidder for cash. Cooke and Anho.
nys Store (lcndcrson's Roads) Tuesday the Both
day of December next, if fair, if not the first fair day
thereafter FIVE negroes belonging TO the estate of John
Eggeston, dec d., in said decree mentioned.
T.. Il. JONES, Commits
JOHN &. DICKINSON, ( sioners
Hanover, Dec. g GO-2awt30D
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-16

~ EGROES FOR SALE.-Will be Sold in front of
Ia Thomas Streets Tavern, in the town of Urbanna
on Monday, the 18th ofthc present month"; f fair if not
the next fair dayO tcentyco Negroes cash consist
ing of men, women, boys and girls-anong which is
rst rate carpenter house servant, oser and carriage
driver and most of them young and very likely
THOMAS STREET, Executors of John
WIN. SHEPHERD, Cho,cninG decd
Mddlesex. Dec LIST, 1884 Dec II 65-2oytd
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-16
RxCEE.YO.v.ss, T.YssGF.N IA.


AEIlL be offered for sale TO the highest bidder ON
w the premises, ON Tuesday the 18th day of De
ccmoer next my Farm Willis's in the county of
buckingham 1t contains eight hundred and seventy
TWO acres considerable portion of which is unclearcd
ana heavily unbcrcd. On 1T there good dwelling
houses one Qny former resdcnce two-sory house with
SIX rooms three above and three below stars rood of
hce III the yard kitchen with rooms ice house and
All other houses necessary for and the acconmo-
dation OF family good well of in the yard and
TWO springs very convenient variety OF fruit trees
granary, with new trcsng machine, and six GOOD To-
oacco barns conveniently situated The plantation is
enclosed by good fence and divided into four fields all
IN good heart and in all OF which there AN abundance
OF good water the fiat land is well drained and pecr
marty adapted to the growth of Tobacco the high land
cs well, and Is susceptible of very high improvement,
by the use OF clover and plaster crop of Wheat has
been seeded this fall in good time and in good order
There are few estates in Virginia market combn-
ing more local advantages than ts it healthy situa-
ted III good ncighborhood, within few miles nGviga-
Ton, and tocraby convenient to several manufacturing
Mills The terms of sale will be- three thousand dollars
IN cash. and the balance III three annual payments there
after Persons wishing TO purchase invited to view
The property, which will be shewn by Col john Johns
Josiah Moselcy and Mr. Charles Mckinney who live adj
joining the premiscsOn the day will be sold the
crop OF corn fodder, hay, straw oats &c made on the
land this year, some plantation TOOLS and various other
ARTICLES Terms ON the day. SAMUEL BRANCH
lido
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-16

NOIlCE-Will be sold to the highest bidder, on
Thursday the 18th inst if fair otherwise tl,e next
fair day, at the small farm of the subscriber about
four miles from town, the Meadow Bridge road adj
joining the lands of Joseph Peasants, Henry l. Car
ter &c about forty fifty barrels of corn together
with the crops fodder, hay, shucks, oats &c. and i'm
mcdineiy after the farm will be offered for SALE unless
previously disposed of privately farm contains one
hundred and ten and three quarter by late SURVEYS
Terms made known at SALE THOMAS NELSON
Dec a. 6I-2awtds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-12-16

N shall receive in day two large stock of Cheap
CARS and WooL HATS, for negroes.
Dec ii. 64-3t" G. V. RAYMOND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
COMMERCIAL.
BALTIMORE MARKET,-Dec. 20.


The MARxEr.-Owing to the had weather,
there has been but little doing in the grocery
market, which is without change. Coffee re-
mains as last quoted-Rio 1l3 l23; st. Do
mingo, % a lOI. Cotton-there is but little do
ing in this article, sales l7a ls3. Fish Mack
erel, No. /, ST; No. 2, s; No. 35 5,l24. Mo,
lasses-a sale al auction of 25 hhds Cuba at
2O4 %. Sugars are rather lower, 100 hhds at
auction, of old crop, Orleans St. 40 6,75.
FLouR-Howard street. There has been no
change in the Flour market since Tuesdays re-
port, transactions continue limited, and price
from wagons remains at $50; sales from stores
S462I.. WV
GaArN-The supply of all kinds fair: Wheat
has declined a shade-we quote to-day prime
red at SO Csc; strictly prime, 95 49,; fair to
good, 90 a 93c; white, 95 9Sc.; nothing doing
in family Flour, white. Rye, 80 CSC Corn,
white and yellow, IS a sec. Oats 80 a 33c.
WHrsKEY, we continue to quote AT &c. from
wagons-and from stores, 80 3l1c. in bbls.; in
hhds. 29c.
CArrLE-Sales continue to be made at So 6,
as in quality. Hogs, the price appears TO be on
the advance we quote sales at So 525.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
Correspondence of the Journal Of Commerce,

Correspondence of the Journal Of Commerce,
Boston, Dec. Is, 1884.
lou have noticed no doubt the pardon OF OTIS
oythe President. A very interesting scene oc-
CURED yesterday at the Rev. MIR. Taylor's
Church, in which the released man had prin-
c'pal part. MIR. Taylor preached upon the ge-
neral subject suggested by his circumstances,
a1a with great eloquence and effect. to crowd
Gu congregation; at the close of which he re-
marked that Otis wished to say few words,
ana turning round to him, gave him permission
%speak.-Otis addressed his fellow shipmates'
soSutten minutes in a remarkably sensible and
sulSng manner. He avowed himself on this,
Son all occasions, innocent of the crime OF
smeh ne had been accused; but confessed that
nc mad been in some specific instances bad
% S,an' and that especially he had blasphemed his
w s'sSer IN the most shocking manner. On the
t,SSole, ne considered what had happened to him
E%aUugn false testimony as the judgment of
aO .s on his manner Of life; and ne expressed
s,sn nSere thankfuness that be had been spared
s. sn ms ME. With the Judge, jury, Counsel
,u Law, he declared himself wholly satisfied;
con could not do otherwise than they did, He
m,,o iuden with strong warning to his ship
me- 'lhese remarks were heard with the
dsan Ptotound attention, and evidently sank
p+neo the hearts ola vastMulitude ofseamen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

The challenge between the New York and
Philadelphia Fire companies has ended in smoke.
The Phadephians have backed out with their
engines, and are content with spouting idle
words in lieu of streams Of water They began
it by throwing out dark hints, which reaching
the ears of the New Workers. the courage of the
latter faredup. and bet to any amount, from
$1,000 to 1000 was offered, which was rejected by
they Of the city of brothery love. We shall not
be hooked into such scrape again.-M y. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

We understand that work entitled Sketches
Historical, Political and Typographical. ofLou-
isiana East and West Florida" will probably
be put to press in London, the ensuing year
This work is from the pen of Col. White of Flo
rda, and will contain many interesting facts
connected with the early history of those provn-
ces never before published, with extensive ex-
tracts from the correspondence Of the British
ministry with the Governors Of East and West
Florida, during the Revolutionary war.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
ALEXANDRIA FOUNDRY
AND
M,4C/YIVE E.ACTORY.

M,7TIfINE FHCIORT.
THOMAS w. SMITH & Co. execute orders
for High and Lop Pressure Steam Engines, Fire
Engines Patent Rope Machinery, Iron, Brass
and Composition Castings Of every description;
Mill Work, both Wrought and CAST Cast-iron
Rollers, Chilled and Soft; Soap-boiler's and other
Kettles and Pans; Mill and Tobacco Screws;
Turning Lathes; Stocks, Taps and Dies; Letter
Copying Presses; Saltwater Apparatus; Mo
dels of Machines, Brands, etc. Having superior
Slide Lathes, they can execute Turning with
great accuracy and dispatch. All articles made
at this establishment, may be relied on as being
Of the best quality. dec 20-d3t&2awly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
NOTICE.

NOIlCE.
MFRS. HONFLEURE respectfully informs
IM the inhabitants Of Alexandria, that she
will receive her last pupils on Monday next
She will therefore feel obliged, il any ladies or
womId enter their names prior to or on that day
Having gone through her courses with some OF
the most respectable citizens of the place, she
now can with pleasure produce specimens by
her pupils which will prove that the system is to
be learned in the number Of lessons specified in
her circular. oec lO-oSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
NOTICE.

TINE Bank of Potomac will be closed, on
IL Christmas day next. All notes falling due
on the 25th, are requested to be paid on Wednes-
day, the Gath; and all notes intended to be of.
fered for discount are to be put in Bank on
Wednesday, before o'clock, I'M.
dec 22-3t G. PAGE, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

We are much pleased to see that the Antima-
sons of Connecticut have nominated Governor
Foote for reelection. For Congress, they have
nominated four of the present Wing delegation,
viz Messrs. Trumbull, Miner, Young and jack
son. The new candidates are Charles J. Nc
Cardy Of Lyme, and Alancon Hamilton of
Bridgeport, both men of liability and good Wings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
.ssh SHIP NEWS ID
PORT OF ALEXANDRTA. D. c.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 20,

ARRIVED DECEMBER 20,
schr Spica, Black, Philadelphia; Coal TO
Geo H. Smoot.
Sloop Frances Maria, Bacon, Richmond;
Coal to Geo. H. Smoot.
Sloop Miller, Teal, Philadelphia; Freight for
the District.
SAILED,
The packet Brig Uncas, Bush, New Orleans;
passengers. :, c.,o,,
Schooner Albert, Reynolds, salem.
Brig O,ran,o, Fowler, n; M I OH.
2lst.-Ship John Marshall, Cranoei' refers
burg.
Brig Metamora Halet boston,
Weather moderate.
MEMORANDA.
Brig Majestic, Perry, 90 hours from Aiexah-
dria went to sea on the 10TH
Schooner William Thompson, and Cecil, from
Alexandria, for Boston. in Hampton Roads 18TH
Schooner Orator. Somers, 5 days from Aie1-
andria. bound to New York, put in to Philadel-
phia in distress, having lost the head OF the fore
mast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
NOTICE.
dec 22-2m

NUTICE.
CEALED proposals will be received at my
- house, on Payne ST. until the lst Of January,
for cleaning and keeping clean, for one year, all
the streets, lanes and alleys, paved and unpav-
ed. within the limits Of the corporation: the Con-
tractor to commence the work on the LIST Of ia
nuary, 1885. w. VElTCH, s. p.
dec 22-dtlJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
WANTED.

THESAPEAKE and Ohio, or Alexandra
~ Canal Stock, wanted in exchange for o
LOT Of GROUND, on the corner of Duke and
Henry streets, at fair relative valuation. The
Lot is so feet front on Duke, and 80 feet front
on Henry streets. JOSIAH H. DAVIS.
dec %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
LAST NOTICE.

LAST NOTICE.
TNHOSE indebted to the late firm OF James
Il Mckenzie G. Co. are notified, that all &C
counts and notes due them, must he placed in
legal train Of collection, after the LIST Of January
1885. as no further Indulgence can be granted
doc 1e-dt1J JAMES MnKENT'E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

tits with heartfelt pleasure We state, that eve
lie feeling in Virginia, is beginning to turn de-
cidedly against the Van Buren, scheme Of secret
instruction.; and that most confident hope of
Mr.. Leighs reelection increases, instead Of di-
minishes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
NOTICE
THREE STEERS LOST.

bOho
cTRAYED away from Arlington Farm with
- in ten days past. Three Young Steers
Two of them are red, with white faces. and
streak Of white down the back, about years
old, and well matched. The other younger and
smaller, and of brown and white color. With
the steers strayed a COW of little value The
steers are supposed to have joined in with some
OF the passing droves They are very fat. A
suitable reward will be paid for the cattle, or
such information as will lead to their recovery.
Apply at Arlington, one mile from Georgetown
ferry dec 1915
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, } g.,
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY. S'''

Circuit Court u States-OcroBER TRIM, 1884
Isaac Nichols, surviving execu-)
tor of Isaac Nichols the elder,
deceased; Isaac Nichols, Will
liam Hoge, and William Pig
got, executors of Samuel Nick
oils, deceased; Ann Hunter and
David Hunter administrators
ofMary Hunter, deceased; and
Moses Gulick and John John
ston, executors of John Gulick,
Observation-Disclosures In Chdncery
AGAINST
Daniel Graham and Maria, his
wife, and John McIver; the said
Daniel being the administrator
of Jon McIver the elder, de-
ceased; and the said Maria and
John being the only children
and heirs at law of the said
John McIver, the elder-Defcn-
dantS.
TTHE defendants, Daniel Graham and Maria
Il his wife, and John McIver not having en-.
tered their appearance to this suit, and given
security according to the statute and the rules
OF the Court, and it appearing to the satisfac'
ton Of the Court, that they are not inhabitants
of the District Of Columbia, on the motion OF
the Compliments, by their Counsel it is ordered
that the said Defendants do appear here on or
before the first day Of the next May Term OF
this Court, and answer the Complainants Bill
and give security for performing the decress OF
the Court; and that copy of this order be forth
with published for two months successfully in
the Alexandria Gazette, and another copy post
ed at the front door Of the Court House Of said
County.
Test EDM. ]. LEE, G. G.
dec 22-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

The Boston Atlas comes ont strongly in favor
ofDANrEL WEBSTER, as next President Of the U.
States. Daniel Webster is one Of the greatest
men ofthis age or country. Were he President,
we should have statesman worthy Of that high
of}1ce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
COMPREHENSIVE.

COPARTNERSHIP.
THOMAS w. SMITH and JOSEPH H.
L COATES having entered into partnership,
the Alexandria Foundry will, after tine first Of
January next be conducted by them, under the
firm of THOS. w. SMITH & Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

~ Our advertising customers are request
ed during the session of Congress 10 send in
their advertisements at as early an hour in the
day as practicable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

The resolution relative to Rail Road Ircn
which has given rise to so much debate in the
House OF Representatives. was laid on the ia
Bile last Friday. Requiescat an pace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

NEW CONFECTIONERY ESTABLISH
MENT.
ID OBERT BELL respectfully informs his
II friends and the public, that he has taken
that elegant and commodious store on King-st.
between Pitt and st. Asaph- directly op-
posite DR.. Vowel's Apothecary Store, where he
is now opening, and intends constantly to keep,
a large and general assortment of
CONFECTIONERY, FRUITS, &c. &c.
He has just received, per schr. President, from
Newly
bale soft.sheed Bordeaux Almonds
bale English Walnuts
do Palm Nuts
boxes fresh bunch Raisins
5 half boxes do do
10 quarter boxes do do
boxes Muscatel do
kegs do in good order
/ half barrel Currants
box Pine Apple Cheese
case Canton Ginger
l do Guava Jelley
box Olives
do Anchovies
do Capers
A few bottles Orange Marmalade
case boxes Prunes
S drums Figs
S barrels Pippin Apples
ALso-2Oo0 Prime HAVANA SEGARS.
3 dozen Travelling BASKETS
do Reticule do
2 nests two handles do
do open work do
do uncovered do
dozen Chdren's do
| do Rattles do
A full assortment OF SUPERIOR PATENT
DRY CANDIES, from the mandatory OF X.
L. e. A. Stuart, New York;
A large and handsome supply OF TOYS,
suitable for the approaching Holidays;
With CAKES of every description; DOLLS
of all kinds and sizes; Snuff Boxes, Combs,
Hair Brushes, vioins, &c. &C.
WEDDING and other PARTIES supplied
with Cakes and Confectionery Of all kinds tn
first style at short notice. -.
The subscriber respectfully solicits share Of
public patronage ROBERT BELL:
Alexandria, Dec. 16, 1884. d3t&eou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

The interesting debate which followed the
reading of Mr.. Tyler's Report in the Senate, on
last Thursday, will be found in to-day's Gazette.
How admirably Mr.. Tyler contrasts with Mr..
Bentoni
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

We understand that the young Men of our
town are actively engaged in resuscitating and
improving the Fire Companies. Their lauda-
BILE efforts deserve every encouragement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

BROKEN BANK PAPER WANTED.
NhECHANIC,s Bank OF Alexandria; Bank
wi of Maryland; Susquehanna Bridge, pay
able at the Maryland Savings Institution.
dec l3 JNO. CORSE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

The Boston Transcript of Monday evening
states that orders had been received at the Naval
Rendezvous to enlist fpe hundred seamen for the
Frigate Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

Bernard and Bresson, the new French Minis
tiers, are confidently relied on to favor the cause
of justice in our dispute with France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

ENGLISH ANIMALS FOR 1885
TIME English Annual, with Is splendid Ieni
i cravings
Heath's Picturesque do, Subject Scotland, 81
engravings
The Gem, u engravings
The Amulet, 10 do
The Forget Me Not 10 DO
The Juvenile Forget Me Not 10 do
American Annuals for 1885
The Religious Souvenir, by 6. T. Bedel, d.
D.. with handsome engravings
The Token, with 10 do
The whole bound in morocco, richly en-
bossed, and gilt Received for sale BY
dec 2o-eo3t e. AENNEptt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
ALEXANDRIA:
MONDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 20. 1884.

Neither House Of Congress was in session last
Saturday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

LOAF SUGAR AND BUCKWHEAT MEAL
a BOXES Loaf and Lump Sugars
Il 25 or. bbls. Buckwheat Meal
Landing from on board sloop Miller, from Phi
ladelphia, and on sale by
doc % ANDREW J. FLEMING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22
SUPERIOR WINES, 4,

SUPERIOR WINES, &c.
TIME subscribers offer for sale tie following
l. assortment of GENUINE & WELL Sc
LECTED WINES, in cssss and Cases
l.. P. Madeira, pale and red, Aurdoc {. Go.
L. p. do do Newton, Go!GcG
LIP do Tinta, vintage Of 1921
LIP. do Serca vintage of 1919
LIP do Bual, do 1927
L.P. do Burgundy, do 1925
L. do East India per 6rahmn
LIP. do Payne 4 Co.
Gordon's pure Grape Juice
Superior Old Brown end Straw Coloured
Sherry Wine, Woodhouse & Co. London.
Choice Old Sherry, gold, pale and brown,
Duff. Gordon & Co.
Do Burgundy Port; do Dry Port Harris
& Son
Old Hook, Dry Lisbon, Canary and Smyrna
st. Julian. Medoc and Msntferrend Claret
Hermitage and Sauternc
Champaign, Taragona, &C.
Choice Old Brandy, Rum, 60.
Fine London Brown Stout ard Pnrtef Pints
and Quarts -
With q general essortmspt Of sda0CxR1Es,
&C. .r
All Of which will ba cold on moderate terms.
GUY ATKINSON g. SON,
dec 5-eotf Fairfax street, Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-22

SUGAR, CoFy9H, GRAIN, &c.
TUST received
u Is hhds. ST. CroiI, P. R., and new crop Or.
leans Sugar
10 bags st. Domingo Coffee
hhds. Molassa
Is drums Figs
fierce Rice
653 lbs Bastard Loaf Sugar, n-prime article
1875 empty Bags
bbls. Apples
225 bbls. Family. Super. and Fine Flour
In Store,
500 bushels Corn
600 do Oats
500 do Rye
100 do prime white Corn Meal
for sale on pleasing terms, by
dec l6-eo3t B. WHEAT & SON.