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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03
DIRECTORY

For Washington, Georgetoaon, and Alexandria,
CONTAINING the names, residence, and oc-
~ cupation of the inhabitants, alphabetically
arranged; Register ofthe names and residence
of the Members ofCongress; a list ofthe Hotels,
Boarding Houses, and Messes; the names and
residence of the principal Officers of the Gov
eminent; the location of the Public Offices and
the names Of the Clerks therein employed;
census of the population of the United States
the Tariff of 1882; complete Almanac; the
names of the Civil Officers Of Washington,
Georgetown, and Alexandria, and the various
Banks Canal Companies, Insurance Offices, sc.
and statement of the names, salaries, and terms
of office ofthe various Civil Officers of the Unit
States and their Territories; list Of the Com
mittees Of BOTH HOUSES OF CONGRESS;
together with the names and residence of the
Foreign Ministers accredited by the Govern
ment of the United States, and of the American
Functionaries; the names of the Officers of the
General Government their respective salaries q.
place of residence; the names of the Officers of
the Supreme Court; the names of the Commits
sioners under the recent Treaties with France
and with the King of the Two Sicilies; list of
the Deposite Banks; Rates of Fare for Hacks;
price of Licenses and Postage, and of the time
of the arrival and departure of Stages, &c. &c.
Just published by E. A. Cohen & Co., and for
private sgle, only, by
mars GEO. WHITE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

English papers, received by the last arrivals,
state that money can be now had in England at
tTo and half per cent gear. In this country
it has recently commanded an interest of tro
and half per cent a month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03
THomastoa Lime.-The Thomaston

IHomaston Lime-The Thomaston Republi-
can says:
We are informed that from 100000 to 3OO 900,
casks flime are annually exported from town
The Inspector has 3-S Of cent per cask
amounting on the smallest number to more than
5000 There are about forty Deputy Inspectors,
who are appointed by the Inspector, give bonds
and do nearly all the labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

The rejection of the four old Government Di-
rsctors of the Bank of the United States by the
sanate as announced in Saturdays Gazette,
vas expected. The event is said, in Washing
ton to have exasperated the President very
mnch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

~ We received the communication of" Ca
TOP on Saturday. Besides the obvious impro-
priety of inserting it. without affording an OPP
portunity for reply, the article itself undoubted-
iy required responsible name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

No discovery has been yet made of the large
sum sui OF money robbed from the Philadelphia
hanE on the 18th January last. The Bank has
increased the offer Of reward for the money, to
$4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

~ After the sale ofthe above, the Trustees
of the Mechanics Bank will sell the residue of
the PROPERTY conveyed to them, viz:
~ No. l. A three-story BRICK DWELL
Eiil ING on the north side of King street, and
adjoining the house on the corner Of w ashington
street, occupied by c. 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 g. three story Brick DWELLING
E:;.l 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.
"a No. 3. ALOT OF GROUND, on the
I::iA north side of King street. between Patrick
and Henry streets, on which is erected two.
story Brick Dwelling House, now occupied by
John P. Cowman, under rent of$39 II l-2.
IA No. 4. One ACRE or HALF-SQUARE
:::i;A 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 500 81.
"a No. 5. A LOT OF GROUND on Fay
EaiA cite street. about 20 feet 'front.' (north of the
brick warehouse in the occupancy of Daniel Ca
wood,) on the rear of which lot is erected a
Brick Stable, subject to an annual rent in fee of
$2Oe7.
IN Noe One undivided third part ola LOT
I:$I OF GROUND, and the three-story Brick
WAREHOUSES; erected thereon, on the north
side ofFayete street, and on the south" east side
Of Cameron street. in front on Fayette street $50
feet, on Cameron street 95 feet the whole sub
ject to an annual rent in fee of $62.
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 (which will be prepared on the day of
sale.
Terms at sale. r. l. TAYLOR, p;
THOS. VOWEL, 9
GEO. BRENT, ~
ROBT. CROCKETT,
LOUIS BEELER, =
The property will be shewn by application to
the Cashier of the Mechanics Bank
jan 20-wt1Mar&eot15th
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03
GEO. WHITE.
IN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 10, 1884.

IN COUNCIL, FEBRUARY 10, 1884.
Y6NHE following persons were appointed Com
Il mssioners for holding Elections in the Sc
veral Wards on Tuesday, the 4th day of March
next, for members to serve in the Common
Council for the ensuing year, viz
James P Coleman, Lincoln Chamberlain,
Stephen Shinn, at the house of Anthony Rhodes,
on Union street, for the First Ward.
Slas Read, Hugh Carolin, Guy Atkinson, at
the old Reading Room, for the Second Ward.
Andrew Scholfeld, James Douglas, Joseph
Smith, at the old Indian Queen Tavern, on King
street for the Third Ward
William Fowle, Benjamin S. Kinsey, William
D. Mutt at Miss Millss, corner of Prince and
Alfred streets, for the Fourth Ward
feb 1o-t4thMar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

both Houses of Congress adjourned on Fri
aav last till to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

The meteorological observations for Februa-
~ have been received, and will be inserted ear
" this week
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

Hoar.-The Washington Globe of the 9Th
inst. publishes, what purports to be letter from
a gentleman in the interior ofMassachusetts,' D
to his daughter in the city ofNew York, in an
swer to request from her, dictated by her hus-
band that the father would come out in opposl-
ton to Gen. Jackson, on account of his enmity
to the Bank. The old gentleman, after making
number ofaourishes about Democracy, &c. is
made to eXclaim-
United States bills at par. Nonsense
Why, even here, in Northampton, the Hamp-
shire Bank refused to take of me fifty dollar
u S. Bank Bill on deposite, and at the same
time received ofme the ag-tag bills of Passd-
naquoddy! and Vermont, because those bills
were received at par in Boston, and the bills OF
the United States Bank and branches were not D
1t is sufficient to remark, in reference to the
above, that the Bills Of PassamGquoddy Bank
hare not been north the original uatue OF the pa
per on which they are printed for several gears
pastH Let Mr. Blair settle the matter as he
may, with his pretended correspondent. Liars
should have good memories" says the proverb.
Probably this letter was written at Washington,
for political effect At any rate, the blunder al
luded to, beside others that might be pointed out
proves it to be mere hoax.-HdrerhlW Ga
zetfe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

Que zen Isaac d. Barnard, late Senator from
ienhsylvania, in the Senate ofthe United States,
oeParted this life at his residence in the borough
VI west Chester on the 10Th ult.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

Tfnothing prevents, the Hon. Isaac Hill is ex-
.o,oa 70 read a speech in the Senate to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

FOR HIRE.
A LIKELY NEGRO GIRL. for the balance
IA ofthe year. She is about IS years of age.
of good moral character, has been accustomed
to house business She may be seen at my Auc-
ton Store this afternoon at 8 O'Clock.
feb II GEO. WHITE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

The delegates from Fairfax, Prince William
and Loudoun, all voted for Mr. Leigh Tor the
Senate of the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

The Resembldnce.-"I |, Andrew Jackson, will
never restore the Deposites as long as breathe
the breath of life."-American History.
81, Jack Cade, will never restore the Parlia-
ment as long as ive-my mouth shall be your
parliament, your king, and your law"
English History.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03
ELECTION FOR COMMON COUNCIL.

IL Mechanics and Workimg Mems Meeting.
AT large and respectable meeting of the
Mechanics and Working Men, and friends OF
that class, ofthe Fourth Ward, held at Mr.. Isaac
H. Robbins School Room, on Thursday even
ing, 2Sth ulmo, to select suitable persons to re-
present them in Common Council, the following
persons were unanimously nominated by said
meeting:
Reuben S. Boaoie, William B. Richards,
benjamin s. Kimsey Richard Stanton, Jr.
MARCH 3, 1884
IL consider that we Of the Third Ward
are faithfully and ably represented, and do not
wish to see any of our Councilmen Worked out:
therefore beg leave to nominate our present
members to serve the ensuing year, who, be-
lieve, are:
Thompson F.. Mason, Robert Brocket,
Robert II. Miller, Robert q. Violet,
A VOTER OF THE THIRD WARD.
Many of the Working Men Of the First Ward
have determined on the following Ticket as suit
able to their views, and request the support Of
all others of that class Of citizens in said Ward
to cooperate with them, at the next election for
Common Councilmen:
Reuben Johnston, Thomas SWann, yr
Thomas f. Baird, Stephen Shinn.
FEE. "a. CITIZEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

All the grand juries Of the country should pre-
sent the Kitchen Cabinet as the worst nuisance
ever known in our .Repubc.-Nat. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

UMBRELLA FOUND,
I N my Auction Store about ten days ago The
Il owner can have it by applying to
ieb II GEO. WHITE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03
SALES.
BY WILLIAM D. NUTT--THIS DAY.

ON Monday afternoon next ed March, at
~ O'clock will be sold at the house on Duke
street. one door west of Patrick street. occupied
by Mr.. Devaughn, variety Of FURNITURE,
consisting of a Sideboard Tables, Chairs, two
Beds, Bedsteads, Kitchen Furniture, &c.
Also, A WEAVER'S LOOM feb %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-03-03

Mr. Clopton will grace the ermine.
Rich. Wing.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
Notice to Trespassers.

FgsHE subscriber has for long hme,
Il sustained very great injury from per
sons throwing down his fences 10 lei cat
tie and other stock into his enclosures
and for the purpose Of finding them again.
riding through his farm at their pleasure,
and carrying off rails. timber, sc. ms ms
outside fencing is now in good order and
reuair. and he hereby warns and gives
this public notice to all persons; parLlc9'
larly the parents and guardians Of Ch 3 u
dr,n and masters of slaves, that he is de-
termined and will prosecute all and every
neron hereafter seen on, or passing
tbmugh his farm, or committing any o
Their depredations. ,pr
May, 90, 1s34.-u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
JHnAltu9.
E:-.EE PAVILION.

New Boarding Establishment at Bath,
Morgan County, Va.
THE undersigned has rented the pro
Il perry OF james Nj. Wheat and John
Hunter, Esqrs. at "the Berkeley Springs
with the design of keeping Boarding
House there the ensuing season.
His houses are well supplied with fire
places, and have been fitted up with every
regard 10 the comfort of visitors. The
chambers are furnished with fine hair mat
trasses and bedding of the best quality,
and in other respects are inferior 10 none
at the springs.
His TABLE will be modelled after the
best Virginia houses, and the BAR fur
nished with wines and all the customary
Accommodations, ercept ardent spirits
The Bedford and Saratoga waters will
be constantly kept.
While he has not disregarded appear.
ances, the undersigned has been careful
only, and has spared no expense in sup
plying his establishment with all those
meters that would contribute to the real
comfort of his guests: and he makes this
experiment" in the confidence that a
generous public will not suffer IL TO prove
a failure.
His house will be open the 'h'fd week
in June JOHN STROTHER.
Martinsburg. May 80, ls34.-tf.
Winchester Republican, Charlcstown Free
Press, Williams port Banner and Hagefs- town
Torch Light, 6 times each aud send accounts &c
advertiser
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAIL ROAD
TIMBER.

- >-<~1N@
PROPOSALS. for the supply and de-
Ell livery of SAWED SCANTLINGS,
of Yellow s. Pitch Pine and White Oak,
for that part Of the Road between the
Point of Rocks and Harpersferry, will be
received by the subscriber, at Ellicotfs
Mills, MARYLAND, until the 1st day Of June
next. The Scantling must be full six inch
es square, Of sound timber, free from
wind shakes, and clear Of sap, except on
one conner of each piece, where one inch
of sap viii be admitted. II must be at
least twelve feet long, but may be long.
err. provided il is increased in length by
regular additions Of a feet, that is, it may
be 10. I6, 90, & so on, feet long, clear oil
kerr. If two or more kinds of Timber are
proposed for, the kind, quantity. and price
of each will be separately stated.-Such
as may be delivered by water will be de-
posted on the BERN bank Of the Chesa,
peake and Ohio Canal, at such point or
points as the subscriber may designate;
but il transpoIted-by land, the proposer
viii state the point or points on the line
of the Rail Road at which he can most
conveniently deliver il. One third of the
lanantity proposed for TO be delivered on
or before The first day of August-one third
on or before the first day Of September
and the remaining third on or before the
first day Of October next, without fail
The Timber TO be inspected on delivery
and approved by an Agent Of the Compa
Inv: before whom il will be- accepted ant
pald for. About one hundred and thirt,
thousand feet lineal measure will be re
L L.
ceiyed for any quantity from 1000 feet up
Y wards. Proposers in the Southern State
or on the navigable waters Of the Chesa
peake Bay. may avail themselves Of th
| Chesapeake and Ohio Canal from the Dis
ltrict of Columbia, or of the Baltimore an
Ohio Rail Road from Baltimore, as chea
] and safe modes Of transportation. Pre-
loosals may be transmitted to the subscr
Der by mail CASPAR w. WEAVER
EIhcott's Mile, Md May Is, lss4.-tis'Jun'
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29

A good joke.-A teamster lately lost from his
wagon a keg of butter, which was found by a
man, who carried it half mile on foot, to the
tavern Of MIR. H., where he found the owner,
who gave him no other compensation than his
thanks. Mr. ii. (the landlord) observed to him
that he was well paid-that thank you was worth
25 cents, and thank you kindly was worth 81 l-2
cents. He (the footman) soon called for din
ner, which was forthwith provided. After fin
ishing his meal. he inquired the price; the am
swer was, % cents. He then said, "Ittarlk you
kindly" and moved off, The landlord immcdi-
ately called to him--'shere, stop, my friend, and
take your change; there is II l2 cents your due
your bill was only 25 cents. - Worcester Spy.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29

have suffered more than human nature
can bear, and I've come to see if
can have redress, hope you'll have
the patience to hear me-"
Magistrdte.-You appear to be very
infrm. What is your agel
Conplainant.-Eighty-
M.-Who has done you an iniuryl
C.-My own daughters. There are
three of them, and the Oldest is worse
than the ID. She's the old maid
she's fifty years old.
M.-What is the cause of the diff
Guilty?
C.-The last time--when | got my
pension money--it was because /
wouldn't give 'em the money to buy
new finery. They are worse than any
thing that ever came from England,
and know all about that, for was in
the whole of the revolutionary war;
and all | suffered then wasn't to be.
compared with what | suffer at home
1 never get my monA4l-bat what the
gala wanI coach, and my wife joins
with them. She's seventy three years
old, and she's the greatest buck in
town.
M.-You have a son who will see
that you are not improperly treated.
C.-My son! Why, he's SO large
you couldn't touch him with a boat
hook.
The old veteran was advised that he
had better consult with some of his
friends and neighbors. After repe-
tition of his grievances, he was per-
suaded to go home, but not without
parting remembrance: "Them daugh.
tiers, they're worse than the d..
They'll be the death o. me-"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
MD1P1Dno

UBERSONS indebted TO the above firm,
81 are requested TO make payment to
the undersigned, who is authorized to
close the business; and those indebted to
Mr.. Jacob f. Seiheri; individually, can
make payment in Hides, Skins, or Bark
to the undersigned, by doing SO imme.
diatcly; and those having claims agains'
Mr.. Jacob +. Sehert, can have Their
accounts paid in Leather on presentment
EZEKIEL SHOWERS.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
Hides, Skins, Bark, &c.

and TO dispose of Leather to those wish
inc 10 purchase. The highest price IN
cash or leather will be paid for all KINDS
Of Hides delivered at the lanyard IN
Darkesyila or al his residence N M ,I, u D
burg. A constant supply Of LEAIHEh
will be kept on hand for the accommoua-
ton Of customers, and others VINO may
wish 10 purchase the article.
EZEKIEL SHOWERS
Msrtinsburg, May 10, lsS4.-u
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29

Russia Sheeting and Diaper;
Burlaps and Osnaburg Linens, &c &C.
together with general assortment Of
Domestic Goods, Groceries, Queens and
Hardware, all of which they will sell at
prices to suit the times.
.Martinsburg, May Is. 1884.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
rANNING &. CURRYING.

JANINIIVG d CUHh II'U'
TEyHE subscriber will continue to carry
4 on the above business at the old stand
of SEIBERr s. SHOWERS, in Darkes-
vile. as heretofore. He has employed Mr..
Elijah Griffith 10 superintend and manage
the same for him, who is authorized 10
yprnhaea
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
MANUFACTURING OF
WOOL
John N. Riddle &Co.

TO manufacture wooden
a ] goods at their old stand in Martins
burg. where they are now ready TO receive
wool. they will either manufacture 1t for
customers or purchase it, and viii at all
times give the highest market price for any
quantity Of good clear common wool. All
kinds Of country carding and fulling done
at the shortest notice.
WOOL; all kinds OF grain; bacon, hogs
lard. soap, tallow, &c. received in payment
n delivered when the work is taken away
Martinsburg, MAY IS, ls34.-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
Latest Fashions.

He is furnished by A. +. SAGUEZS,
of New York with bis RUE, Book, STEEL
STRAP, SaUARE and SCALES, and Report
Of Fashions for is34--also, his "self vary
ing rule FOR cutting coats and vests which
is greatly superior 10 all others heretofore
used by the trade. As Agent for Mr.. Sa
CUES, he will, upon application al bis res
idence give Instructions 10 persons desi.
ring to be made acquainted with the prin
ciples OF the "rule."
EZEKIEL SHOW Frs.
Mariinsburg, May IS, is34.--tf.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
DIED,

On Friday night last, GEO. X. FEEwIcK, IN,
FAINT son of DIR. r. NcSherry, aged years and
3 days.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
TEMPERANCE
HOTEL,
Gin
WiI1iarnsport, Md.

~
fHvIiE subscriber respectfully informs his
III friends and the public, that he has
rented, and now conducts that well known
public House in the town of Williamsport.
Md. situated on the corner of Potomac and
Conococheague streets, opposite the Wash.
ington County Bank, and lately occupied
by Mr.. p. Lyles.
This House has within the last year
been enlarged. handsomely improved. and
thoroughly repaired; and now presents
advantages and conyeniences 10 the Trav-
leiler. the Boarder. or persons with fami-
3, which no other House in the place
possesses.
Particular attention is paid TO HIS TA-
BILE. and the SLEEPING APARTMENTS; his
Stables are well supplied, and provided
with attentive and careful Ostlers. and !,
last though not least. HIS BAR is con
Quoted upon THE TEMPERANCE
PLAN
No pains shall be spared. by strict at.
tention and moderate charges, 10 deserve
and receive liberal patronage
JAMES BROWN.
Williamsport. May s. 1ss4--tf.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-05-29
Post Office, Martins6urg, Z
ArRIL /, 1894.

ArRIL ], 1894.
EBERSONS indebted 10 the Post Office
IL are earnestly requested to discharge
their accounts, or the p. NJ. will be con.
strained to suspend all further accommo-
dations.
The Mails in future will arrive at thi,
Office from Boonsboro' via Shepherdstown
every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
s o'clock, a. m Returning from Winches
ter for BooEsboro', leave this every Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday l. p. m
Fol Hagerstown every Monday. Wednes
day and Friday at 0, a. IN. arrive every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at
p. m. WILLIAM LONG, r. M,
.Martinsburg, May 8, 1884.