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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12
BY WILLIAM D. MUTT.
VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE AT
PUBLIC AUCTION

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE AT
PUBLIC AUCTION
FINDER deed oftrust, executed by the Me-
~ chanics' Bank of Alexandria, on the 10th
October 1882, the subscriber will offer at public
sale, on Saturday, the 18th day of March next,
the following VALUABLE PROPERTY, stu
ate and lying in the Town ofAlexandria, to wit:
~ One LOT of GROUND & TENEMENT
!HX on the north side of King street, between st.
Asaph and Pitt Streets beginning on King street
at the southwest corner of the lot conveyed by
Peter Wise to Robert G. Lanphier being -
feet to the east of st. Asaph street, extending
thence on King street, west, fifty feet thence,
northwardly, one hundred and sxty-one feet
seven inches, to fifteen feet alley, leading to
st. Asaph street, thence east, on the said alley,
fifty feet; thence south, parallel to st. Asaph ST.,
and running with Robert G. Lanphier's line to
the beginning.
IN One undivided moety or half of a
Ei4 WHARF, with the BUILDINGS and i'm
provements thereon, in the town Of Alexandria,
bounded as follows: Beginning on Prince street
twenty-nine feet eleven inches to the east Of the
east wall Of the brick house built by George Sla-
cum; thence, on Prince street. east, into the river
Potomac; thence south, to the middle of an al
ley laid offby George Gilpin and Shreve G. Law
rason, from Union street to the river, parallel to
Prince street; thence west with line drawn
from the point of beginning, parallel to Union
street. and crossing the north line Of the said al
ley twenty nine feet eleven inches to the east Of
the above wall; thence with that line to the be-
ginning
"a One LOT OF GROUND & TENEMENT
l:::i4 beginning at the intersection of King and
Fayette streets, and running thence eastwardly,
on King street, forty three feet five inches; thence
northwardly, and parallel TO Fayette street, one
hundred feet to ten feet alley; thence west
wardly, on the alley, forty three feet five inches,
to Fayette street; thence southwardly, with said
street. to the beginning.
The sale to take place at the Mechanics Bank,
and to commence at 10 O'clock A. M.
The terms are: One-ffth ofthe purchase mo-
ney to be paid in hand and the residue in six,
twelve, and eighteen months in equal install
ments; the purchaser to give notes, satisfactorily
endorsed, bearing interest from day of sale; and
on full payment thereof with all costs, charges,
and interests, the subscriber will convey to the
purchaser all the right and title conveyed in the
aforesaid deed. R. SMITH, Trustee.
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scks. We hope it is not intendeo,
r0u ~ latter days. to punish Lawyers ana Eur
in 'ns'. ,hs same summary manner. But let TINS
to .isa work and we shall see the Oeauues oi q
tnps r,snt under which Lawyers are degfad-
= and the Press denounced We snah see the, aal,
sa~ S long virtue will dwell amongst us-how
no" , 'ssrtv will linger on our shores, or abide
ions fountains and vallies. We shall see the
III O' s. ambitious men exerted for their own az
az. disement, first by corrupting the people, and
Stewards by enslaving them. We shall see
ai'' az last, will be the practical freedom or
% W zeal happiness of what was once the proud
u. md freest Republic on which the sun ever
rose or SET
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

IP Mr.. Wall, the Irish Harper, would return
his thanks to the generous citizens of Aexan-
dra for their kindness and attention to him on
the occasion of his recent performance in their
town. His acknowledgements are particularly
due to the numerous and respectable audience
who honored him with their presence. He de-
sires also to mention the politeness of Mr.. New
ton in giving the use of the assembly Room at
his Hotel.
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C O N G r E S s. -.

In the Senate yesterday, debate arose on the
presentation of petition from Morris County,
NJ. by Mr.. FRELINGHUYSEN, in relation to
the Removal of the Deposites, in which Messrs.
FRELINGHUYSEN, CLAYTON, FOR
SYTH, sHEPLEY and SPRAGUE, took part.
The House of Representatives was rincipal-
ly engaged on private business and the appro-
priation bills.
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FoR TIE ALEXANDRIA sAzETTE.1

FOR TIE ALEXANDRIA GAzETTE.1
VERSES composed ON visitimg the Tomb Of til
{" Female Stranger'-BY A FEMALE.
The day was mild, the air serene,
And Spring had cloth'd the fields with green
When the city fed,
To wander far beyond its din,
And all the busy haunts of sin,
And commune with the lad.
A grove Of cedars tall and dark
My rowing eye did first remark,
And as nearer drew,
| thought to ask the owners name,
But ere could the question frame,
Two grave-yards met my view
One approached, and many tomb
Arose amidst that place of gloom,
To tell the sleeper's name
A child here sleeps-a parent there
Some died of age, some young and fair
And all tear did claim
But one above the rest appear'd,
BY careful hands apparent rear'd,
Which iron rails enclosed.
NEARER drew towards that place,
That | the epitaph might trace,
And tell who there reposed.
The tomb was marble; round it grew
Young trees; but worn and leafess too,
And looking much like Wo.
From all the other graves apart,
This seem'd of some sad broken heart
The last retreat below.
Beneath female stranger" slept,
No record of her name was kept,
Upon the marble leaf
The inscription no account supplied,
Save this: its tenant lived aud died,
And was child of grief.
Her days were Numbered there, tits true,
But they were briefly told and few,
And as their sum cast,
My fancy swiftly WANDERED back
To the dark scenes of lifes worn track,
Through which perchance she pass'd.
But no fiducial proof could l,
From wild conjecture's field supply,
To cast on truth one ray;
And with a sympathisng breast,
left the strangers "place of rest"
That dreamless bed of clay.
Sleep, stranger" sleep! may none presume,
With mpious hand, to rae thy tomb
Der which dark mystery waves;
And throws an interest in thy lot,
Which seems to consecrate the spot,
And from oblivion saves
My fancy oft shall hover round
This silent, grassy, nameless mound
The female strangers" tomb
And in the morn that wakes the JUST
hope to see thy sleeping dust
Arise in glorious bloom.
Alexandria, May, 1888. S. D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

James B. Gardiner has been elected State
Printer for Ohio, for the ensuing three years.
This is the same Gardiner who was twice &c
PEELED from the Ohio House of Representatives,
and once rejected by the United States Senate
He proposes to conduct Jackson paper at Co.
lumbuS.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

HORATIO DAY, having determined to re-
Ii move from Alexandria in the course of
few months, begs leave to ask. his friends who
are indebted to him to make immediate pay
ment, and hopes further notice will not be ne
cessary, as he wishes to pay every person he
owes. -
Ladies and gentlemen can be furnished with
all the STOCK he has on hand, wholesale or
retail for cost, from now until the first of May
ensuing; and Immediately after will be sold all
his STOCK IN TRADE, together with his
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE; of which due
notice will be given. In the mean time he would
be proud to furnish ladies and gentlemen with
any thing in his line ofbusiness, to order, on the
usual terms. feb 27--d2w&W4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

DANIEL MINOR has been appointed Deputy
Marshal for the Town and County of AeXan-
6ria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

~ After the sale ofthe above the Trustees
of the Mechanics Bank will sell the residue OF
the PROPERTY conveyed to them viz:
AA No. l. three-story BRICK DWELL
l#jiI ING on the north side of King street, and
adjoining the house on the corner of w ashington
street, occupied by G.. Neale, about 20 feet on
King street; the back lines, according to the pre-
sent holding, occupied by Dr. Alexander and
Mrs c.. Fleming.
IN No.2. A three story Brick DWELLING
lHiI and LOT OF GROUND on the north side
Of King street, between Alfred and Columbus
streets, 20 feet front by 100 feet deep, to an alley
now occupied by Capt. Thomas Munroe, under
a rent fee of 500.
~ No. 3. A LOT OF GROUND, on the
I:Il. north side of King street, between Patrick
and Henry streets, on which is erected a two.
story Brick Dwelling House, now occupied by
John P CoWman, under rent OF $3S IL l-2.
IN No. 4. One ACRE or HALF-SQUARE
IEi4 OF GROUND on the north side of Oronoko
street and west side Of st. Asaph street, at their
intersection; on which is erected large and
convenient Brick Dwelling House, now occup-
ed by Mrs Portia Hodgson, subject to an annu-
al rent in fee of 1866
IA No. S. A LOT OF GROUND on Fay
. cite street, about 20 feet front, (north of the
brick warehouse in the occupancy ofDanel Ca
WOODY on the rear Of which lot is erected
Brick Stable, subject to an annual rent in fee of
$40 e7.
~ No. 6. One undivided third part ola LOT
l:iI OF GROUND, and the three-story Brick
WAREHOUSES; erected thereon, on the north
side ofFayette street. and on the south, east side
of Cameron street, in front on Fayette street loo
feet, on Cameron street 95 feet; the whole sub
ject to an annual rent in fee of 1852.
No T. The TRACT OF LAND, in Alexan-
dria County, called the Sebastian Spring Tract,
containing 247 Acres, to be divided into six lots,
a plat ofwhich will be prepared on the day Of
sale.
Terms at SALE r. |. TAYLOR, RI
THOS. VOWEL, 8
GEO. BRENT, -
ROBT CROCKETT, ?
LOUIS BEELER, e
The property will be shewn by application to
the Cashier Of the Mechanics Bank.
ian 20-Wt1Mar&e 9Th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

TO LET,
IA The HOUSE AND LOT cornering on
Gil Washington and Cameron streets, opposite
the sold Church." for many years in the occu-
pancy of Capt Morrill,, who is about removing
to his new house. The premises here offered to
let will recommend itself to any genteel family
who wants such and will examine it--possses-
sion to be given 1st April. Inquire of
mar 12-dtf ISAAC ROBBINS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

The Globe is out warmly against Mr.. Web
ster's project to renew the Charter of the Bank.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

The Senate proceedings in to-days Gazette
are of the utmost Importance, and will attract
great attention. 1t appears to us that we are on
the eve ofsome event of great magnitude.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

We are sorry to see that accounts from the
Northern cities state that times are getting worse,
and the prospect ahead more and more gloomy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12
SALES.
BY WILLIAM D. NUTT-7Ris Morning.

ON Tuesday, 18th instant, will be sold at my
" Auction Store, to close consignment
AZ pair Boots
81 Ploughs
barrels Shad
WtH be added to the above Sale,
IS pair coarse thick Boots
boxes coarse Shoes and Brogans
80 boxes Smoked Herrings
mar 10 VIM. D. MUTT, Auct.
~ The above sale was postponed on ac-
count of bad weather, until THIS MORNING,
at II o'clock; when will be added
SO barrels Bright Sugar
mar IL w. D. MUTT, Auct.
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when reviewed, fall under his displeasure and
censure. 1t is not for us to say why it is that
he becomes so indignant at, and denounces SO
heartily, harmless "letter missive" from his
Excellency at Richmond, near the Govern
ment at Washington" and yet will only men
ton incidentally, in speech made to support
the Administration, such glaring heresies-as ne
thinks them-as the Proclamation" Reform
and the Cabinet Manifesto. We say it is not
for us to tell why all these things are. We leave
the solution of the problem to those skilful poll
ticians who are learned in the signs of the times,
and 'hackneyed in the arts and frauds of their
profession"
With this exposition of Mr.. Patton's political
course, we take our leave of that gentleman, re-
peating that we have brought it out in no I'M
kind feelings towards him. His acts, as pub
lie man, are public property; and happy would we
be could we approve of all that he says and
does as Representative of the People.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
To the Cabinet Makers IN the District Of Colun,-
bia and uicinity.
TFNHERE is set Of VENEER SAWS now
IL fixing at the Columbian Factory, Four
Mile Run, which will be ready in few days to
commence work; where shall be thankful for
any orders that may be favored with, and use
my best endeavors to give general satisfaction.
mar 12-2aw3w WALTER HARRIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

FOR SALE,
QUANTITY of SPRUCE PINE WOOD,
IA at one dollar and half by the quarter and
alfcord or two dollars by the cord, on board
the schooner Java, Captain King, lying at the
Oyster Dock, opposite Mr. McVeigh's Store.
kN For sale, the said SCHOONER or she
Evil take freight to any part of the Che
sapeake Bay. mar 12-3t
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ID SHIP NEWS. -
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, d. c.
LETTER BAGS

Up at the Commercial Reading Room.
Barque Superior, Smith, Amsterdam, soon.
Ship Charlotte Bergestein, Flushing, and from
thence to Bremen, Antwerp, or Ostend, soon.
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MARRIED,
FOR NETWORK.

FOR NETWORK.
AN The Packet Schooner ALEXANDRIA,
sS4S42J P. BRITTIN, master, will sail on Friday,
and can take some small freight; for which ap-
ply on board or to STEPHEN SHINN,
mar11 Janney's wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-12

ARRIVED MARCH 10,
Schr. Joseph Stewart, Wood, Patuxent; To-
bacco for ship Charlotte.
Schr Harvest Ludwell Edenton; Shingles to
master.
Schr Bethania, Basnich, Edenton; Shingles to
c.. H. Smoot.
The Rebecca Francis, reported at st. Johns
an arrival at Philadelphia. Sugars at ST.
Johns, scarce and high. Planters ask more
every day Last sale at SIS Ia. No Molasses
to be had.
sloop Miller, Teal, cleared at Philadelphia
for this port 10TH
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FOR PHILADELPHIA
FOR BOSTON.
PROPOSALS

PROPOSALS
W7ILL be received by the subscriber, until
w Thursday evening next, at o'clock, for
RAISING and BRINGING UP to Rnmney's
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BUTTS AND SHOES.
II H. WHITE has just received, per sloor
y. Union, a we'll selected and seasonabe in
voice Of BOOTS AND SHOES. Among them
are
Mems Calf sewed Boots, first quality
Do thick Pegged and Sewed Water Boots
Do Calf Pegged and Sewed Munroes
Boys do Pegged and Sewed do
Women's Lasting and Seal Slippers and JEFF
Persons, Every cheap
Hair Trunks, &c. &c.
Also IN Store, of his oun manufacture,
Ladies' Cater Boots
Do Calf Seal & Morocco Walking Shoes
Do Lasting Seal, Morocco & Kid Slippers
Do Calf and Seal Jeffersons
Misses Lasting, Seal, and Kid Slippers and
Jeffersons
Gentemens Boots and Shoes, various kinds
All of which will be sold at the lowest prices
I57 Made to order, Ladies' and Gentlemen's
BOOTS and SHOES, of the best materials and
workmanship. mar II
SPANISH SEGAR FACTORY.
A LII lovers ofgood Tobacco are requested to
IA call at HILLS SEGAR AND TOBACCO
MANDATORY, corner Of Prince and Wa
ter Streets, formerly occupied by Jonathan
Fields, where they will find supply of Sweet
Scented CAVENDISH TOBACCO, of very SUI
perior quality. On hand, and for sale low,
SEGARS, SNUFFS, &C. &c.
mar 11-3t SAMUEL, V Hill,
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r. |. TAYLOR, ! 70
THOS. VOWEL, 8
GEO. BRENT, q
ROBT. CROCKETT, | ?
Otis DIET I'D &

The property will be shewn by application tt
the Cashier of the Mechanics Bank.
ian 20-wt1Mar&eot15th
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To Thomas b. Hooe, Doctor Jesse Eaoeu, Adju-
tant Basil Braaoner, Capt. John W. Williams,
and Col. Joh,e Hooe, Candidates for seat an
the meat General Assembly Of Virginia, for
the COUNTY of Prince William.
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ANOTHER COLLAR Fr T.

Col jaws =. Brit, Tor several yearS F.I,,or
OF ti,e I" BraLf9rd ScitierT an early add ssas,Yeh
supporter OF tsrn Jack son, Who now hold. TN. o.
bee OF PrJthon9tzrv for Bradford County has r.
sentiy ronOuuesri tlse Adrnisistraiicr TL- fol-
loving - an extract from Lis Litter
was strongly attached 10 Gen. Jackson.
and had what Mr.. Van Buren, thought. =. xIo.
~ enoush'-ths honor Of serving under the
Chief, with higher salary than expect
ever 10 receive again: and never could have
believed that Gen. Jackson could be persuad-
ed TO advocate tho arbitrary and despotie
principles contained in the Protest, had \
not, Ike 81 Thomas, put my fingers in the
marks. But he has passed the Ruoieon. and
unless ! am altogether deceived in the char.
Acter and tendency Of lhe Executive power
claimed by him. the peoples sanction Of /,
VIII prove as rainous 10 the liberties Of this
country, as the passage OF tie Rubieoa. bX
C1s9r. was 10 the anoieRt Republic. oPpo-
sition 10 Gen. Jackson had 10 attractions for
me.
] adhered 20 him after be had done What
could not approve, stiIl endearorins 10 sepa-
rate the man from ihe measure. I chung In
him Ike child TO 4 dying fzther, deter
mined not 10 gave hin up. I loved hrs char
acier. There - a bOldness IN u which \ still
admire. Bot when the sad catastrophe ar
rives, which presests no Alternative bat 10
eut the cords Gf long cherished attachment %
al intistuai, or advocating measures uhieh
firmly believe have 20 other tendency thao
The eniire destruction Of liberty and establish
Hsnt Of desPotism over this country. nv
choice could 90 longer be postponed
gave ~ tie man for TIRE principie-ny
attachment 10 Gen. Jackson for tie eountry.
: msy DC mistaken IN nay oPinion-there nav
be ~ his measures less danger than appre-
bend. God grant that there may be. Bal
Such are the unwilling convictions Of nv own
Judgment and come shat may no hope OF fear.
20 threatened disPleasure OF promised re ward
shalt change ny purPose. shall continue
- oppose wbat believe 10 be- the mOst arhi.
tFary' desPoiic aud dangerous doctrines ever
aa''cA,ei 90 THIS country, not even excepting
those Of Alexander Hamilton.
Up RT'II
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except in the simple act Of A..
pews where each family WOULD De 20,
BLEED TO SIT together. \ lesdrn b..
had been prepared. into uh:oh had be
deposited the discipline of tie Chg,
q hymn book. the city paper,. ,lm,r,
New York a. it is m 1854. &c. I.
box was then sealed and placed in /.
stone.
The exercises were concluded b,
singing the dOxology. and 4 bened,,
ton by the Rev. DR.. Bang.
1t may not be improper to mention
that the address from Mr.. Dats.n va,
be the last ct that gentIeman's oil =
acts IN this city for a long period. =.
he leaves town in the morning fos [ ar
Isle College TO which Institution h,
has been elected President.
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VARIETY.
INDIA RUBBER CARPETS

DR.. Jones, Of Mobile. in letter q p
Siliiman. says; Having some luL.a 80. 80,
varnish left which vas prepared tot srotb.,
purpose, the thought occurred 10 me. Of tn
Ins IT A. covering for carpet, alter a.
following manner:--A piece of clnya,, ~,
stretched and covered with thin cot 80,
glue, (corn meal size will probably aa,.,r
sest, over This was laid sheet OF CONC.
brown paper, or newspaper, aud another &C..
OF glue added, over which was l1id paurrt,
OF house papering with rich figures. slLc-
The body OF the carpet was thus pre- PARE \
very than touch of glue was carried owe. IL
lace OF The paper, To- prevent the India rgbbe.
'srhish Iron furnishing the bcauti(ul co! A.,
OF The paper. After this was dried, oEc .
two coats as may be desired Of Iutia
Der varnish were applied, which VIXEN dr.,a
formed surface a. smooth as polished gIs..
through which the vareglied colors OF ~.
paper appeared with undiminished. Al r.t
with increased l1sire, THIS carpet 4, .....
durable, add Is impeneirable 10 wat,t
grease CT any description. When sorted &.
may be washed. like smooth piece cl MAJ.
bic or wood. Ii gold or silver leaf form, ?,
last coat instead Of Papering. and the yarr
!, then applied. nothing canexceed tie sole.
DAD richness Of tie carpet, which give, %.
loor the appearance OF being FURNISHED " .,s
gold or silver. neat carpet, of tn, ,'ar
will cost, when made OF good p1per!n.. 80
81 A: cents pes yard
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To~spds, June IsoL

Fre- ~ Ps-f'fsd Dulv .Efre-t.-~.
The Jackson presses most bitterly 49,.
and Feviie Mr. Foindsxtrr. q Ms,st,.,sr, 49,.
President pro ten Of tie q. States senate -
The charges wh'ch they silege against hrrn.
Nc know 10 Be untrue. NJ Poinds stsr !,
one % tie most Industrious Of the 4 s ssos-
ors,--indsfaiigable IN his attention 20 ps,lI.e
business, rising early, ard sitting % late &c
has family ~ Washington. sni be house ;.
VISITED b. ~ respectable company ~ any in
VIZ Unrtcd states The btier stisck - msd~
upon hin. because bis term eHpircs tie neat
session. and 10 ne ensuing winter a senator
70 hH tie vacancy - 10 - elected N Mssis-
spfL Gea Jaekson also hates NJ. Porslsx
Ger. Mr PoindeHtsr vas his psrssaal friend
but a. Gen. Jaekson waited 10 hasq he own
Wag m every ibinE GOV P0ia3sstsr sspara-
ted from bar. TIE Globe knoss thai Der.
scn1i ahu'e q Mr.. Poindex,sr i tie ssus =.
rsitcry 70 Gen. Jackson, AID hsacs the a.
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FOREIGN.
GREECE

The King Of Greece has Just re-
turned from visit TO Athens. which has
been at length officially declared to be
the future capital Of the kingdom Of
Greece A plan for rebuilding the
city has been made and accepted. and
will be strictly adhered 10. The OBJ
ject Of the Kings visit WAS to lay the
hrst stone Of his new palace. He ira
yelled lneognito, bat was every where
recognized and treated in the most en-
thusiastie manner by ali classes Of his
subjects. lie made an excursion to
Cape Collonna (Suniuml and some
other places in the neighborhoOJ. and
on the 22d March laid the first stone Of
his palace in presence Of an immense
concourse vi Athenians
The Greek navy is to be organized
immediately The chief seat Of its
formation - POros. where the dock.
yards are already presenting q busy
scene Contracts have been taken for
the delivery Of the different nlaierieL
among which IS one contract Tor 5000
tons Of English coal, which IS already
at Peiras, waiting I'LL steamboats, are
built.
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RAIL. ROADS

hgISes Us great pleasure (Says the Coluua-
ban telescope Of Saturday IasI) TO state that
the agreement between the Charleston and
Coiumbia Companies for Rail Road from
this place TO BrasehViIls, has been compile
ted.
We are happy 10 be enabled to state tina,
the entire stock tl0O, 900, Of the Tallahassee
kal Road company has been taken. The
amount subscribed !; Is supposed will be am.
pie for the construction Of the rOad.-l TsIIa-
hassss HoTidiSH, 2SIh Hii.
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SHOCKING OCCURRENCE.

The Norfolk Herald Of the 18th, gives the
details of tragic occurrence which took
Place m the town Of Hampton, (t1) on
"Wednesday l.s,, and which resulted IN the
dea'h Of Thomas ID. Allen, Esq. of York
County, Va m reneontre with MAJOR John
D. Cooper, Of Hampton, ia which the latter
drew pistol and shot the former through
the heart. ~ 10 expired IN three minutes after.
The attend1nt circum-tances are OF a shock
ing character. The deed was done in the
presence OF two young children Of the deeel.
sed-~hO, when they saw the pistol, uttered
4 cry Of terror and rsa of. exclaInins, " GA
he 10 going to shoot father"