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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-09-09
PROSPECTUS OF
THE TIR GINA " Il E II II

|
THE subscriber proposes to publish in Win
| l. chester, (Va.) an exclusively literary pa
| per, with the above title.
The advantages of periodical literature are SO
| we'll known and so highly appreciated at the
present day, that the subscriber would be con.
tent that this prospectus should contain nothing
more than mere annunciation Of the manner
in which the contemplated paper will be con-
ducted-the editors expectation of assistance
from many literary ndivduals-together with
assurances OF attention and diligence on his
own part, if it was not that the prevalency OF an
opinion that purely literary paper cannot sue
coed in this section of country, has been the
cause of the failure of many such undertakings
heretofore. 1t is only deemed necessary to ask
the public to discard an opinion which, predi-
Gated on no proper grounds, is still the great
and almost only reason of the depressed state of
this branch of literature in Virginia and the
South generally; for surely the fact that there
is no part of our country which is not overflow
ing with foreign literary periodicals, is an evil
dence of an interest in and spirit to support IL
terature. And most certainly, when it is recol
lected that the South has ever relied with honor
and success upon her own resources in every
other respect, TO one will doubt her ability to
build up and maintain the character OF literary
works within her own boundaries. Let il there
fore be seen that spirit to support and the ia
lent to maintain should be the only reasons of
the absence of these literary repositories in any
country; and let liberal patronage furnish the
benefits Of an extended circulation to the trea-
sureS of Southern genius.
The columns ofthe VIRGINIA WREATH will con-
tain much good original matter-many indivi-
duals of high merit, some of whom have alrea-
dy distinguished themselves in the literary world,
having rendered their assistance-wth selec-
tons from the best American and British perio-
ideals, comprising Tales, Essays, Reviews, Poe
try, Literary notices, &c.
This paper will be issued weekly, neatly exc
cuted on fine paper with small type, and con-
tain in each number Squarto pages, at 50 90 per
annum payable at the end of six months, or SO
30 if not paid within the year. Postmastefs,
editors, and Others, who act as agents, will be
entitled to an eleventh copy gratis, or ten per
cent. on all moneys forwarded. The first num-
Der will be issued soon as an intimation is
had of sufficient patronage to defray the expen-
SEES Of publication.
JAMES r. GARDNER.
Winchester, August 80, 1894.
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A CARD,

CARD,
ctAM'L. LINDSAY (of the late firm of Lind
= say, Hill & Coz offers his services in the
transaction of Commission Business. He is pre-
pared to make liberal advances on consign-
ments His Store is spacious, situated on Union,
between King and Prince streets; where ne
would be pleased to receive GOODS on STO-
RAGE Persons sending FLOUR to this place
particularly by water) to be stored, would find
it to their advantage 10 store Oh the wharf II
requested, each parcel will be kept separate, and
The identical Flour delivered when called for.
Alexandria August 6, 1884
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MRS. PoRTER's SEMINARY

WILL be re. opened, at the Dwelling of the
w Alexandria Bank, corner of Fairfax and
Cameron streets, on the 18th of September, 1894
Encouraged by the success which has thus fal
attended the efforts Of the Principals of this In.
stitution, they have continued to avail them
selves of every advantage, which the various
improvements in Europe and America have
conferred upon the science of education.
A Gentleman Of liberal education and expert
ence in the art of teaching, has recently taken
the charge of the classes in Arithmetic, Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry, and Astronomy. This
acquisition, with suitable apparatus for exhibit
ing experiments, and familiar lectures, which
will be given on each branch, complete the ad-
vantages enjoyed within the limits of this Insti-
tuition. b. HallowelPs course of lectures are
also attended through the winter season.
The vigilant care and paternal watchfulneSs
ever attendant uponthe pupils, command oppor-
tunities for intoxicating lessons on numerous
points of morals and manners, which can only
be secured by that maternal interest which wins
the regard and confidence of the pupils.
Board and Tuition, in all the English branch
es, one hundred and fifty dollars per annum,
payable quarterly in advance.
Latin, French, Italian, and Spanish, each,
Sc per quarter of II weeks.
Music on Piano, Harp, and Guitar, SlS do
Drawing, Landscape and Flower < do
Painting in oils
Wax-work, Transferring, Shell 5do
work, and Chinese do wv
Velvet Painting, III oil and water colors do
Rcfer 10
Rev Rnel Keith, Theological Seminary, Va.
Rev EdwGrd Lippett, do
Rec :. Dana. Alexandria, ID. c,
Rev MI Johnson, do
John R3S'rts, do
Begr lr. {. Ur, do
s.. .@.uoye, do
W Eowlr do
II. Da.ngcr6eld, do
!. p Thompson, do
T. Fairfax, do
Edgar Snowden, do
r. B. Mason, do
Benjamin Hallowell, do
Hon. Levi Woodbury., Secretary of the
Treasury, Washington, ID. &.
Hon. Mahon Dickerson, Sec'y ofthe Navy.
Commodore Rodgers, Navy Commissioner
q G.. Morris, do
{" Isaac Chauncey, do
Col Bomford, Washington.
Gales g. Seaton, do
Gen. George Rust, Virginia.
Hierome L. Opie, Virginia.
Richard Brown, Virginia.
jy 31-dtlstOct
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LAND FOR SALE.


A TRACT OF LAND in the County OF
n Prince William, Virginia, called Halle
Plain" containing about $50 acres
A TRACT, adjoining the above, called
Browns" containing about 40S acres.
A TRACT on Bull Run, containing about
1915 acres.
A TRACT on Cedar Run, called Fitz-
hugh's," containing about SIS acres.
A TRACT on Slaters Run, containing about
$40 acres
A TRACT called Champs" containing 765
acres.
A TRACT in Fauquier County, called
"Hale's," containing about l400 acres.
With several smaller TRACTS, containing
from 100 to $50 acres.
On all these Tracts are good and sufficient
Dwelling and Out-Houses
All of which will be sold on favorable terms
upon application to Bernard Hooe, Esq. or the
subscriber, in Alexandria:
iva VIM. II. FOWLE.
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BOOTS, SHOES, PALM LEAF HATS, &C.
II H. WHITE has just received, per sloop
d e. Statira and other arrivals, very season.
able addition to his stock of BOOTS & SHOES,
which enables him to offer almost every article
in his line at the very lowest prices for cash.
Among them are
Mems fine Pegged Summer Boots
Do Pumps, various qualities (some very
Cheap)
Women's Seal, Lasting G. Kid Slippers, do
DO Leather Jelersons & Slippers, do
Misses d. Chidren's Shoes: various qualities
Fine Palm Leaf Hats, broad rims, Gan ex-
cellent article)
Coarse do do do
A lot Of HAIR TRUNKS, cheap
nF Ladies' and Gentlemen's Boots and
Shoes, of ali kinds, made to order, of the best
materials and Workmanship. june 10
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WHEAT FANS, &c.

r G. g. H. GRISWOLD have now on hand,
IL. and will constantly keep, or manufacture
to ORDER at their Establishment, corner OF King
and Alfred streets, variety of Dutch and Eng
lish improved WHEAT FANS; Cookie, Cheat,
and Rolling SCREENS, for FIGURING Mills;
Window Screens, Riddles, Sifters, Mil Shakes,
dispose of upon the most reasonable terms
They guarantee them to be made OF the best
materials and workmanship; and hope, by con-
slant attention to business, to gain share OF the
public patronage.
Flour manufactures and Wheat Fan makers
will find it greatly to their advantage to give US
call.
A bow is wanted; as apprentice to the above
business, 16 or II years old, of good and steady
habits.
N. 3. Repairing done on the shortest notice.
nF TURNING in Wood, Iron, and Brass.
may 2s-ly
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SALES.
PUBLIC SALE.

In pursuance of deed of trust from James
Jonah Thompson, for the purposes therein men,
toned, recorded in the County Court of Lou
doun, lib Ill, 70. 1873, will be exposed to sale,
in the Court House Yard at Leesburg, at IL o.
clock on Monday, the 22d day of September
next being the first day ofthe Superior Court,
"A, A certain TRACT Of LAND, on which
si4 has formerly been in operation Grist and
Saw Mill, lying and being on Broad Run, in
containing by survey thirty-three acres and ten
poles, and adjoining the lands Of William and
George Shed. Terms of Sale, ne-fifth Cash;
the balance in four equal instalments of six,
twelve, eighteen, and twenty -four months. The
deferred payments to be secured to the satisfac.
ton of the Trustee. ]. p. THOMPSON,
Executor of Jonah Thompson, decd.
aug ls-ts Leesburg Genius Of Liberty ts]
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TO THE GREAT FALLS.

TO TIE EKEAT FALLS.
IA The Canal
Alz.s-s1z.;,,;;,;.2kz. r 2 8 e , B 3 4
TON has commenced her regular trips, on
Tuesdays and Fridays, for the Great Falls or
Crommeh, starting from Frederick Street
Bridge, (Georgetown) at O'Clock, A. NJ, and
returning the same day at or before sunset Fare
to and from Crommein, so cents.
The Canal is now in fine order, and the coun-
try presents beautiful appearance. To those
who are fond of short excursion, and desire
a short relaxation from business trip to the
Great Falls offers most delightful treat.
~ Parties, on any other days of the week,
can be accommodated, by giving short notice
or application to the proprietor living on Third
stI eet, Georgetown. Il. NJ. OFfUTT.
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CHINA AND EARTHENWARE.

CHINA AND EARTHENWARE.
HUGH C. SMITH has just receiued, per
Ill ship Maryland, from Liverpool, hand
some supply of CHINA AND EARTHEN-
WARE, comprising the principal part of his
Fail Supply of Fancy and Staple Articles.
These, with his previous large stock on hand,
will be sold on moderate terms, cash or credit
Among the Goods are:
Handsome Dinner Sets, new and beautiful
style and patterns
Tea Sets, China plain q. gilt, a large variety
India Dining China, in sets, or any article
separately
Glassware, of every quality
Casters, of common and superior quality
Black Quart and Pint Wine & Porter Bottles
Demiohns of every size
Stone Ware Of an excellent quality
Window Glass Of good quality and every size
Boston Crown Glass, procured at factory prl-
Hall and Shop Lamps and Lamp Wicks lces
Britannia Tea Sets of superior Sin quality rani,
he S. expects soon by the snip , nagi na
sailed from Liverpool I'd of July, further . sup
ply of EarthenWdre. AleXandrla aug
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THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE,

THIS IS TO GIVE NUTICE,
yJNHAT the subscriber, of Alexandria County,
l. in the District of Columbia, has obtained
from the Orphans Court of said County letters
of administration on the estate of Alexander M.
Rose, late of the county aforesaid, deceased
All persons having claims against the said dece-
dent, are hereby warned to exhibit the same TO
the subscriber. passed by the Orphans Court,
on or before the 10Th day of August, 1885, or
they may, by law, be excluded from all be-
nefit to said estate; and those indebted thereto
are required to make immediate payment. Civ
en- undermy hand, this goth day OF August, 1884.
aug 2l--eo3w d. B. SMITH, Admir-.
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CHALLENGE BLEACHING.

lust received, Taylor & Mason's unpara1-
- teled and iaimitabie Challenge Blackinag, de.
cidedly superior to any thing Of the kind ever
offered to the American public. 1t is an efiec-
tual preservative Of the leather, and affords,
with Infinitely less than the usual labor, a dry,
lasting, and brilliant jet black polish. For sale
at the price Of ordinary backing, by
sept GEO. WHITE
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WIFE A II.

r WISH to purchase Wheat in Alexandria;
i also at the Tradelphia Mills, situated three
miles from town, on the Little River Turnpike
Road SAM'L. LINDSAY,
On Union, between King and Prince sts
n1. Griswold's celebrated Wheat Fans for
sale as above. Alexandria, August 6.
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CASH FOR 400 NEGROES,

INCLUDING both sexes, from IL to 25 years
Il of age. Persons having likely Servants to
dispose of will find it to be their interest to give
us call, as we will give higher prices in cash
than any other purchaser who Is now, or NAV
hereafter, come into this market
sept FRANKLIN e. ARMFIEID
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THIS is TO GIVE NOTICE,

THIS IS To GIVE NOTICE,
WHAT the subscriber, of Alexandria Coun.
Il ty, in the District Of Columbia, has obtain
ed from the Orphans Court of said County let
tiers of administration on the estate of John Ma
jor, late of the county aforesaid, deceased. Ali
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 goth of August, 1885, or they may, by
law. be excluded from all benefit to said estate;
and those indebted thereto are required to make
immediate payment. Given under my hand,
this goth day of August, 1884.
aug 2l--eo3w MARY MAJOR, Adm'x.
| IoR pRINTNG executed at thus Office
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DIR. WHARTON'S REMAINS.
THE Remains of the Rev Charles Henry
l. Wharton, d. d.; with Memoir of his Life,
by George Washington Doanc, D. d. Bishop Of
the Diocese of New Jersey. Just published, and
for sale by aug go W. NJ MORRISON
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JEREMIAH w. WHITE,
CiHINET MAKER

JEREMIAH w. SATTERWHITE,
CiBINET MAKER,
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
IL the public generally that he has commenc-
ed the CABINET MAKING BUSINESS, in
all its various branches at the north corner of
King and Columbus streets, in the house for
mery occupied by James e. Jacob Douglas,
where he hopes, by perseverance and industry,
in connection with an experience in the above
business for the last eight or ten years, to merit
a share of public patronage.
His FURNITURE will be made by experien-
ced journeymen, after the latest fashion, and In
the most durable manner, which ne will warrant
to be equal to any manufactured in the District
of Columbia. Jan III
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SHIP CARPENTERS TOOLS.
FRANKLIN HOUSE.

FRANKLIN HOUSE.
- The above TAVERN has been rented by
Ea1 the subscriber. 1t is well known as having
been long occupied by Mr.. Augustine Newton;
is now in good repair, and every comfort that
the traveller needs can be had. The Table is
every day supplied with the delicacies, as we'll
as the substantials of life. The Bar is well fitted
with the best Liquors, and private parties can
be accommodated in the most delightful man.
ner. JOHN WEST
NIB Beltzhooyer's Line of Stages arrive and
depart daily from this House; and Gigs, Horses,
and Hacks, can be had on the most reasonable
terms nov Sd
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MADEIRA WINE.

MADEIRA WINE.
THE subscriber is now receiving, and offers
Il for sale, an importation of Madeira Wine,
per" lyanough," via New York, consisting of
hhds )Ofthe finest old L. P. Madci-
or casks IRA Wine, ofNewton, Gordon
half or casks Murdoch e. Co.'s celebrated
brand; and he will receive and forward orders
for their Old L. P. Madeira, superior Bual Tin.
ia, Burgundy, Malmsey, and Grape Juice
aug s. MESSERSMITH
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WASHINGTON IRVING'S COMPLETE
WORKS.
THE Complete Works of w ashington Irving,
Il in IL volumes, containing the Sketch Book,
Knickerbocker's New York, Bracebrdge Hall
Tales of Traveller, Conquest of Grenada, and
the Alhambra. Just received and on sale by
aug % AUG. JACOBS
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PARKS AMERICAN BIOGRAPHY.
v OIL lst, just published, and for sale by w.
NJ. MORRISON, containing the Biogra-
ply OF Generals John Stark, C. B. Brown, r.
Montgomery, and F.. Allen. aug29
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-05-07

ercisec is never at fault a resolution was NOV
ed. that sixty intelligent, welghty and popular
men should become missionaries to persuade
the people they were sorely aff1lcted, ana 10 IN
duce them to come here for relief. The people
of this section of Maryland are ever prone to
rood offices; their hearts are warm and their
fempers bold and generous; they would be
ashamed to have an honorable and much eS-
teemed neighbor ride to their house, and solicit
the mere signature of their names, ana SEM
him away unrequited for his trouble. man,
who would so act, our people would regard as
LITTLE better than Turk. An act of civility like
this is cheap; it costs nothing. What man
does not now see or feel, he is made to tear ne
may see or feel by the force OF imprisoned
persuasion. The name is signed, and the hafd
hand relinquishes the pen for the handle OF the
plough as his warm and honest heart dllates IN
pursuing his useful labor, the vivid picture OF
distress and impending calamity which had but
an hour before excited his sympathy, vanishes,
like vision of the night, from his mind. III is
calm and serene within; and his soul sWels with
gratitude to Heaven for the blessings which sur
round him.
Why have primary assemblies Of the people
been superseded by this singe-handed process,
of collecting the public sense? Is deliberation
unnecessary? Is discussondreaded? Congress
(by bold figure confess) is styled the assem-
bled wisdom of the Nation. 1t has consumed
four months in discussing and sitting this mea.
sure of removal, in all its bearings and aspects;
and it was thought by some able heads, that we
might profitably have given the whole year to
the subject and yet this committee in two
weeks, argue this subject, seriatim, with 500
individuals; and settle down satisfactorily and
definitely upon the restoration as the only mode
of saving the country And how, sir? by plac-
ing it under the special guardianship of great
money power. For to restore the deposites,
was to recharter the Bank Mpon its Olon terms;
it was to deliver over the representatives OF the
people to the control of this great money corpo-
ration, or to expose the people to similar OPP
preston, and vexaton, as that through which
they are now passing No other alternative ex-
listed; the surrender of the freedom of egisla-
tive action, was the only price for ease to the
people and the use of Bank paper, instead OF
money, as means of conducting business. 1t
is rule in my country, for every man to let
his neighbor think for HIMSELF have no choice
but to act upon this rule, at this time, as five
sixths of my constituents have not troubled
themselves to think for me; and a very large
number, am advised, mean not to do so.
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ALEXAN DRIA.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, MAY : 1s2,

The recent alarming exposition of gross ~.
ruption In the management Of the Post ofico
has attracted public attention to the enorr,o,..
patronage placed in the hands of the Post NJ.
ter General 1t is singular that this NO.
should have hitherto called forth so LITTLE =.
mark; and as We cordially agree with tho 49,,
Mons expressed in the following PASSAGES s.a,
the able commentaries Of Mr.. Justice Stor,.
transfer them with much pleasure 10 on M, ~
umns:
"The great anomaly in the system is tboo
nous patronage of the Postmaster Gon enof-
who is invested with the sole and eyclnsircidl d,
thority to appoint and remove all denntr pe au'
masters; and whose power and influence b os'-
thus, by slow degrees, accumulated until nave =.
perhaps, not too much TO say, that II r;roJ, y
1t does not erceed IN ralue md e14ent no, =
the President himself How long noT "e.' y
vast, and so accommodating, shall remain ,r -
out any check on the part Of any other branai
of the government is question for statas "r,oH
and not for jursts. But it cannot be disgnaeg
that it will be idle to impose CONSTITUENCY ~
straints upon high executive appointments ~ =
this PoaDeT, a1hich perUadeS eUery riHQge If Il,
republic, and ererts an irresistible. tfopSb -" ~
tcWC, WtUcHCe M Ne upeCt shape or OHIce mr.
the no less inriting form of lucrafire coo,,n.t.
is suffered TO remain aithom scrutiny or re5nts'
1t furnishes no argument against the internosi
ton of check, which shall require the adyico
and consent of the Senate to appointments that
the power has not hitherto been abused In it,
own nature the Post office establishment is enc
ceptible of abuse to such an alarming decree.
the whole correspondence of the country Is so
completely submitted to the fidelity and into
gritty of the agents who conduct it; and the
means of making it subservient to mere state
policy are so abundant, that the only surprise
is that it has not already awakened the public
jealousy, and been placed under more efectuaI
control. 1t may be said, without the slightest
disparagement OF any officer who has presided
over it, THAT IF EVER THE PEOPLE ARE TO BE COR.
RUPTED, OR THEIR LIBERTIES ARE TO BE FRUSTRATED
THIS ESTABLISHMENT WILL FURNISH THE MOST PAcuF
MEANS, AND BE THE EARLIEST EMPLOYED TO ACCOM-.
PLIsH SUCH A PURPOSE"
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A Noble hishman.-During his late "S"
Philadelphia, the countrymen OF Judge IO' ~.
of the Senate, approaching him as man o." ,;,b
statesman, invited him to public dinner wiz
however, the state of his health made II ne
sary for him to decline. In his reply 10 u. -
mittee ofinvitation, Judge P. takes occ"''' ue
allude to the political aspect OF the 'lli,'' and
speaks of the honor done himself Dneiy'
proceeds TO remark
"But I am still prouder, feow-cltiIIaetr r1e to
your appreciation, when see that, VIII n land Of
the ties which bind virtuous men 10 tne du.
their birth, you are alive to the ooudhonted
ties you owe to the country which ildS oInde. in
you. You have thought proper TO awe aliuet pur
terms Of appreciation to the course e. nr"onfding
sued in that august body in which tl M omisana
kindness of the patriotic people Of Lot tbe Sc
has placed me. Embarked, as bene ,st in ~ COD
nate now is. in severe, but: as tftls' >"