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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-09

A nea0 mode Of entering stores.-On New
Years eve, some persons, whether with an in
tent torob, or for mere malice, does not appear,
exercised their ingenuity in breaking open
stores by filing the lock ofthe store door of MIR.
Jamison, 34S Water street, with powder, which
by the application of a match, was blown off,
and the door thrown open at the mercy of any
one who might choose to enter. The noise
alarmed MIR. Jamison; but not suspecting the
cause he did not examine the premises until
some time afterwards, when he found the door
as above described The door was considera-
bly, crushed by the operation and it is supposed
that the ingenious BURGERS were interrupted
in their intended entrance by some apprehen-
sions of danger, which induced them to aban-
don the enterprise.-M Y Daily Adr.
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MARYLAND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.

Correspondence Of the Baltimore Patriot.
ANNAPOLIS, Monday Night, IL O'Clock.
1t is understood that the National Republican
party in the Legislature, have, just agreed to
support the following named gentlemen for the
Executive Council:
Gro. C. WASHINGTON, of Montgomery,
Col. THOMAS VEAzY, of Cell,
Doct MARTIN, of Talbot,
Mr.. SAMUEL Mass of Baltimore, and
II. W. BOWIE, Of Prince Georges,
The Jackson candidates have not yet, be-
lieve, been aged upon.
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FLORIDA LAND FOR SALE.


TVNHE undersigned, having purchased of &C.
Il neral La Fayette the TOWNSHIP OF
LAND in Florida granted to him by the Con-
gress of the United States offer the same for
sale.
This land is situated in the immediate neigh
borhood of Tallahassee, and is believed, for fer
tility of soil and local advantages, to be more
valuable than any other land in the territory
The southwestern part Of the township adj
joins the City of Tallahassee, from which point
to the shipping port of st. Marks, distance of
about twenty miles, rail road is in contempa-
ton to be made, in a short time.
The navigation of the st. Marks River has
been recently improved to point within six
miles of the southeastern part ofthe township,
which will afford navigation for cheap and
certain transportation of produce.
This land will be sold in parcels to suit those
wishing to purchase on a credit of from five
to eight years, at reasonable prices. Those
wishing to purchase will make application to
either of the undersigned
WILLIAM B. NUTTALL,
HECTOR w. BRADEN,
WILLIAM P. CRAIG.
Tallahassee, November 23d, 1888.
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than the mouth Of the Susquehanna in conse-
quence of the ice, and was obliged to return
with her passengers.

Both ends of the Capitol resounded yester-
day with the facts and arguments and elo-
quence of able men against the Removal of
the Deposites. We hear it said in Washington
that the progress of truth is mighty! Some go
so far as to say that the Depostes will be re-
placed--some say that the majority against re-
placing them viii not be more than four or FIVE.
We give these rumors as we hear them. We
do not vouch for their correctness.
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Price Of Produce IN Alexandria yesterday, from
WAGONS and Veeeejo

FLoUR-In consequence of the dullness of the
New York Market, the closing of our naviga-
ton, Though the prospect now is that it will
speedily open again. and from another cause
which seems now to be so we'll understood as
to render it unnecessary to name it, the wagon
price went down yesterday to 81 SO. From
stores we heard of no sales.
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sl SHIP NEWS. ID
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, d. c.
MEMORANDA.

Brig William ", Murphy, hence at Barba-
does 29th Nov.
Schooners Portsmouth, Shinn, and President,
Kirkland, hence for New York, at Norfolk 4th
instant.
Schr. Renown, Risley, Of this port at Port au
Plat, for New York, uncertain, by brig Henry,
at New York 5th.
Steamer Columbia, Mitchell, from Baltimore,
went into Quantico on Monday evening last
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Rope.WMk.

EOSIAH II. DAVIS respectfully informs his friends
% and the public that his PATENT ROpE-WALks
IS in complete operation. and he will thankfully
execute all orders at the shortest notice hasmuch ass
have got this business up great cost and trouble,
hope to receive oil the support may be found w6r
ths Of Alexandra, January 8, 1884.
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Some arrangement in the machinery of the
Draw Of the Washington Bridge, prevented
persons, yesterday, for an hour or two, from
crossing. In that time there had collected, at
and about the Draw, near forty vehicles-such
ss stages, wagons carts drays, gigs, &c.-near
twenty horses, and a crowd Of foot passengers.
This shows what thoroughfare that Bridge is
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DIED..

Yesterday morning, HErTY CAMPBELL, wife of
Loudon Campbell, in the fiftieth year other age.
The friends and acquaintance are Respectful
ly invited to attend her funeral This afternoon,
at 8 o'clock, from the dwelling of Loudon Camp
bell, on Royal street. between Prince and Duke
streets.
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EDITORS CORRESPONDENCE.

RICHMOND, JAM 9th, 1884.
DEAR SlR:-The stockholders Of the BANK OF
VIRGINIA have this day, in general meeting de-
termined, by large majority to RESCIND
the agreement made with the Treasury Depart
ment on the subject of the Deposites.
Yours, respectfully.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-09

The New York City Colonization Society,
with the concurrence ofthe parent Board, have
determined to " form settlement, on Christian
principles, at Cape Mount, or some other eligi-
bic point, on the Coast OF Africa" to be called
"New York" The cooperation of the State
Society is expected in prosecuting the enter
DriSe
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NEW PLANO MUSIC, Vi:

EVENING Hymn to the Virgin; March in
T. William Tell; Patrick O'Dermot; The
Wife; The Beau and Belle; Crusaders; The
Brides Farewell; New Gallopade; The Bride;
The Bridegroom; Glare de Kitchen; The Bee
Sum; My lodging is on the cold ground, with
new variations; Combination Waltzes, twelve
in number; with variety of others, received
sor sale by E. KENNEDY.
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FOR SALE.
u@sA valuable FLOUR STORE t.
tWFsEL@ WAGON STAND, situated at the
EssS LIZ western extremity of King street: the


EE2 AtkA western extremity of King street: the
=" boundaries Of the Store beginning az
the distance of l23 feet inches from the wesr
side oil West street; thence northwardIy, parai
lei to West street, 100 feet to a ten feet aIIeys
thence eastwardly, and parallel to King street.
20 feet; thence southwardlv, aud parallel t.
West street, 100 feet, to King street; thencs
westwardlv, bounding or King street, % feet, C
the beginning The boundaries of the Wagon
Stand. at present possessed by J Gibson, begin
ming at the termination Of the line Of the Store
last mentioned, and at the distance Of iOl feet
inches from the point where the north line of King
street intersects the west line OF W est street. and
running northwardly. parallel to West s'reea,
100 teet; thence, crossing the alley Of ten fees
wesswardly, parallel to King street, % feet;
thence northwardly. parallel to West street, GAG
feet inches, to Cameron street; thence east
wardly, with said street, 1873 feet inches, &c
West street; thence southwardly, with West
street. 243 feet 9 inches to the aliey; thence
westwardIy. with the aley, 19 feet; thence. cro2~
sing the alley Of ten feet, southwardly, 100 tees,
to King street; thence, with King street, wesG
watdIy, 80 feet inches, to the beginning
If the property is not sold by private sale be,
fore the eth day Of December next, 1t will then
be offered at auction at 4 O'Clock in the afternoon,
on the premises The terms of sale, and the ne
cessary information relative to the title, will DC
given by the subscriber.
nov 29-2a~9t COLIN AULD.
G7e The sale of the above described propert,
postponed till Friday. the Sd of January next at the
same pGce and hour. dec q
~ The above sale is further postponed ill
Friday, the 18th instant. Jan 3
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~ Office.

yzyuE Stockholders of the Farmers Bank of Alexan.
dria are ,eby notified that Election of thir-
teen for the ensuing year. will be held at the
Ranking House on Monday, the 9th day Of January
next. 'oA' NO. - ~
dec 4-wt6thJsn
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~ The Citizens of Loudoun, Of all political
parties, are invited to meet at the Court House
in Leesburg, on the first day Of January Court
to express their opinionsupon the conduct ofthe
President of the United States, in removing the
money of the Public from the Bank fthe United
States, without authority oflaw, and in violation
OF the national faith.
January /, 1884
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Bank Of Alexandria,

Uecenlber %, 1855.
FENHE stockholders in this institution hereby no.
u tilted that the Annual Election for Ten Directors
thereof will be held at their Banking House the third
Monday (20th) of January next Polls open from III
A. 81. to 3 p. N. j. l.. MckENNA,
dec 23--eo20thJan Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-09
HOuSE TO RENT.

r, The BRICK HOUSE at the intersection
lal of Cameron and Pitt streets, now occupied
by Mr.. Charles Gawler, is to rent Possession
NAV be had 1st February. For terms inquire of
lang SAMUEL b. LARMOUR 6 Co.
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COLIN AULD.
AAanA Yer sale.


Z STALL Offer at public SALE on the first Monday ic
L February next, at Prince william Court House
being the Court day of said County.
1aIax TWO TRACTS OF LAND,
es5taSss one containing 3a3 ACRES, per patent anc
%XSs survey, both of which will be exhibited CT
tz.zss. the day Of sale This Tract lies in Farfa1s
County, but the line Of Prince William, and has
been in the possession Of Col. John Iiooe for some
time, who now relinquishes all claim to it 1t Ees OF
Bull Run, and on the line dividing the Counties Of
Prince William and Fairfax, and joins the lands OF
Col ftooe, Mrs Kincheloe, and the Heirs of Thomas
Blackburn, deceased.
The other Tract contains 73 acres. and lies IL
Prince Wiiliam County, Uumires, and is at pre-.
sent occupied by Walter Davis.
The terms of sale will be accommodating, and made
known on the day OF the sale Cspt Thomas Nelson
Surveyor Prince william County, knows both tracts
OF land well and will give any information relative &c
either that may be wanted. Letters to him the sub
ject must be post paid.
AS this land will be sold by me Commissioner,
appointed by the Federal Court for that purpose
shall onl guarantee such title is vested in M; bit
consider the title perfectly good
GEORGE HAMiL rON, Commissioner.
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Notice
TENO the Legaees of the late Major Henry Gunnell,
Il deceased, OF Fairfax County, Vrgnia-That they
will come forward and take charge of their property,
which is at this time in the bands Of the subscriber,
curing him agreeaby to the of Assembly, as he will
not consider himself liable, after this date for any pro-
perry under the will of said Gunnell
GEO. w. GUNNELL,
One of the Executors of ii. Gunnell deceased
December 26, 1885, jan 3-w3w
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no THE CITIZENS or ALEXANDRIA

The citizens Of this place
E@a@s>an and the public generally are
SR ~ e 81 Il respectfully informed that the
-1ss-ss=======EPILOT LINE OF STAGES
still continues to run from A. Newton's City
Hotel, at TWENTY-FIVE CENTS, to Wash
ington. The owners of this line are not dispos-
ed to take advantage ofthe season. They will
continue to run so long as they are patronised
at that price.
Passengers wishingto go to Baltimore can be
accommodated at all hours.
jan S-d1w CHS. A. N WTON Agent
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I 0r iiOgtOn.
L 0v Freight.
Fur New York

~ The schooner GLOBE Snow, master, car.
ries about 800 barrels, will be ready for cargo in
few lays. Apply to
dec 81 w. FOW[E g Co
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NEW PUBLICATIONS, &c.

SALE OF BAKERY UTENSILS, FURNI-
TURE, &c.
THE sale OF the Bakery Utensils, Household
Furniture, Bread Carts, Horses, and Sheds,
VIII be continued at the establishment of Mr.. W.
Hutchinson, on pennsylvania Avenue, Wash
ngton, on Friday afternoon, the 10th inst. at 1-2
past o'clock RICHARD WRIGHT
Washington JAM 9-2t Auc
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MarshaA's Sale.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, COUNTY OF ALExAF
DRA, Sct.-May Term, 1888.
George Jacobs and Sarah his ,oite; augustus b.
WlAiams and finn L his apife, Complainanks
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1834-01-02

the Circuit Superior Court OF
Lac aud Chaace-r for Berkeley county,
SEPTEMBER 9th, 1893.
Jacob Myers, late curator of Abraham MarIatt,
deceased, pit
John Marlatt, William Marlatt, Michael Schroe
der and Sarah his wife, Abel Durham and
Nancy his wife, Eleanor Marlatt, aud Robert
Small aud Charlotte his wife; and Rober,
Small as admir-. of Abraham Marlatt, dec. defts.
IN CHANCERY.
THIS cause came on TO he heard this
9Th day Of September, 1888, upon the
bill, answer, exhibits and dispositions, and
was argued by counsel, on consideration
whereof the court doth adjudge, order and
decree that Master Commissioner GaRARp
do take an account Of the assets applied
by the plaintiff, Jacob Myers. as the Gu
rator of Abraham Maratt, decd to the
payment OF such debts against said estate
as bind the real estate thereof in the hands
OF the heirs OF said Abraham Marlatt, dec.
and further, the court being of opinion
that the exparte settlement OF the cura
torship account OF the plaintiff should be
doth direct said Commissioner
10 state and settle said account, stating
such matters as he my deem pertinent,
DR. as may be requested by either Of said
parties touching said matters Of account,
and make report TO the court, in order TO
A final decree.
A Copy.-Teste.
JOHN STROTHER, c.
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DIED.


On Thursday night last, after protrrcted in
mss, Mrs. RurH MAeKEY, reliet OF Mr.. VIM
Mackey, jur. of this place.
On Friday morning last, Mrs. BEERsHEsA
MESDESHALL, wife OF Mr.. Jacob Mendenhall
of Jefferson county.
On Tuesday evening last, at an advanced age
MIR. ANTHONY BLoSpELL, of this place. The
deceased was one Of the unfortunate sufferers in
the st. Domingo revolution, by which he was
reduced from afluence to poverty. He sought
refuge in the United States, where he has sirug
gled against the reyerses Of fortune, sustaining
TO the hour of his death character for honesty,
and integrity which never bent to the blasts Of
adversely.
On Saturday last. after painful illness, Capt.
JoHN MELvIS, highly worthy and respectable
farmer of this county. He has left wife aud
three children, TO mourn over an irreparable be-
reavcment.- Chdriestotcn, Free Press.
Suddenly on Saturday the 2lst. ult. Mr.. SAMUEL
ESeLE, Of Jefferson county, leaving wife and
several children to lament his early death.
On Sunday the 18th ult. at Charleston, s. c
JOAN G. WILLIAMS, Esq. Of Richmond, Va.
Mr.. w. was, for several sessions, Delegate in
the Virginia Legisature-was an excellent law
yer-for some time the President of the Common
Hall-and esteemed in all the relations Of life.
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liz. PRRssrRs.-Anothes extensive f.;lur.
has taken place in Philadelphin--tha Of one Of
the largest Banking and Broking establishments
IN tne city. The cireumstaRce, il is said, has
1sccasloned an unusual sensation, from the well
known caution Of the house. The Iuuuircr saws
mat the general remark, in abiding 10 the prin-
eiPai Of the establishment, is-"He is the last
man whose solvency would have suspected"
public meeting Of the traders, mechanics,
manufacturers and merchants Of PHILADELPHIA.
without distinction Of party has been called for
tuesday, morrow evening, for the purpose
OF taxing into consideration the existing pressure.
letter from New Orleans. published in the
ational lnteligencer Of this morning. states that
dreadful distress" prevails there. The Branch
Of the United States Bank is calling in its debt
al the rate Of 100000 dollars per week. The
writer says that he had several conversations
with the President and most influential directors
81 the Branch, but they convinced him ofthe &C
Iual necessity Of the course they were pursuing
Baltimore Gazette.
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PUBLIC SALE.

ENTIIL he sold by public auction. at the
w Stone Tavern on Mill Creek. on
Saturday. The 18Th instant, the following
property belonging TO the estate Of the late
william J. MILLER, deceased. TO wit:
two Mich Cows; household and Kitchen
Furniture. consisting Of Beds, Bedsteads.
Bedding. Tables. Chairs, &c together
with a number of articles too tedious TO
mention. Nine months credit will be Civ
en- the purchaser on all sums over three
dollars. upon giving bond with approved
security, under that sum. cash.
ROBERT DANIEL. yAdm'r.
of IHilliam J. Miller, decd
January O 1884
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MANAGERS OFFICE, Piiisburg, Pa
Dec 8. 1888.


TO CORRESPONDENTS.
The ohjec, of this paragraph il 10 in.
form the customers Of this office, that the
grant for Lotteries in this state expires.
by its own limitation. on the 3it Of De
cember 1888. After which no tickets can
by law. be disposed of in this state. II is
the determination Of the subscriber, not TO
infringe The laws enacted at the last ses
sion OF the Legislature, but TO bow with
submission TO their DEGREES Therefore,
we request that, should any Of our Gus
toners wish 10 invest in Lotteries, that
they will hereafter direct their orders to
CLARKE & COOK. WHEELING Va
The firm is GEORGE A. Cook. Pittsburg,
And JOHN Nj. CLaRKE, Wheeling. Va
Under The immediate auspices of YATEs
& M1NTlRE. Of Ne,o York. long known
as the Managers Of responsible and equi
table Lotteries in the United States.
An entire transfer Of all matters and af
fairs appertaining TO the Lottery business
will be made TO the Wheeling office, and
alter expressing my warmest thanks for
the unexampled patronage received from
the western people, beg leave, mos, re
spectfully, TO refer them TO the Wheeling
office, in all their future operations 10
Lotteries. In bidding adieu TO the many
correspondents that have honored me with
their confidence, can only thank them
heartily for the past, and wish them in all
future adventures, success beyond thei
expectations. GEORGE A. COOK.
December ~, IS3S-2m.
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Decemher Do. ISIS.

ESf virtue oil deed of trust executed
EB to the undersigned on the 18th day
of January last. and Of record in the
county court Of Berkeley. will offer Tor
sale at public auction. before the court
house door in Mariinsburg. on Monday The
18Th day Of January neat, (heiug court day
a good WAGON and two sets HIND
GEARS The wagon is completely iron.
ed. A credit of three months will he CIV
en-, the purchaser giving bond aud APP
proved security.
EDMUND P. HUNTER, Trustee.
December 10, 1888 is.
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Messrs. Anthony Snyder. Isaac Williams.
William Williams, Edmund Williams,
jeremiah Williams, Thomas Williams.
Jr.. John Williams, Thomas Williams.
Benjamin Williams, Tor If dead, his To-
gal representativcs,) Psyche Dawson.
and the heirs and legal representatives
Of Isaac Dawson, late Of Ohio, deceas-
ed. William Biggerstaff and Margaret
his wife, Michael Morgan and Elizabeth
his wife, Middleton Smith and Leah
bis wife, James Smith and Rachel his
wife. and Nancy Williams, Thomas
Bennett and Ahigale his wife,
rHyAkE NOTICE. that at the house Of
Il John A. Hamilton, in Allegheny
county, Maryland, near the mouth of
Fifteen mile Creek ,on the 25th day of Js-
nuary next, (lS34,) being the 4th Satus-
day in said month, will take the deposit
tons Of said Hamilton and others, ito b
offered as evidence on the trial of a suit
in Chancery, depending in the Circuit
Superior Court Of Law and Chancery fos
Morgan county, Va. in which you and
others are defendants, and |, as the execu-
tor of.Abrabam Dawson, who was one o.
the executors Of Thomas Williams, de-
ceased. am plaintiff Yours. &C.,
ISREAL DAWSON.
December. 10. ISS3--4t
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To the Senate and House Of Represen
tatiues of the United States in Con
gress assembled.
THE MEMORIAL

he M Il MNthlhL
OF the undersigned, the Presidents of
the State Banks located in the City
and County of Philadelphia, acting
under the authority of the Boards of
Directors oft the several Banks,
Respectfully Represent
; That they address themselves to
your honorable bodies, as the Guar
dians of the general interests of the
country, and as possessing alone the
power of remedying the existing dis
tress, and of averting the greater Gala.
MATES which are obviously impending.
That enc of the first blessings a ma.
ton can possess, is a sound and well
regulated currency-the solid and sure
reward of industry, and the uniform
measure of property; and it was not the
least among the many advantages an
ticipated from the Constitution, that tn,
whole Union would, by the Legislative
power, be relieved and preserved from
the dangers and disgrace of a depravec
and irresponsible circulating medium
Such sound currency this nation ha
enjoyed. by means Of the Bank of tn