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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CANAL.-We commence
very interesting report on the probable reve-
nue. Oh this great work. from the pen OF the Hon.
Ahurew Stewart chairman ofthe committee on
hat subject appointed by the Convention re-
SSentiy held in this city. The facts stated by Mr..
stewart are important to be known at this par.
ucGar moment, when the attention of the Lee
sslature OF Maryland is about to be called to
he necessity ofgranting further aid to the canal.
10 Baltimore, and the state of Maryland
generally. tits essential that this work should
progress to Cumberland with all practicable
uespatch-and We hope that there will be suffi-
ssnt hoerality, and justice in the Legislature, to
auoro the requisite means to continue the labor
Sun promptness. sOther states are exertng
a as utmost energies to secure the advantages
M torueo oy canals and rail roads-and unless
Mdryiand put forth her strength also, she
must decline in Importance, and her trade
and prosperity languish.
=, 10 anord the necessary aid, il will not require
u. .nat taxes should be laid or money raised by
sle State sufficient sum for the purpose can
.S; borrowed on the guarantee of the State; and
u's guarantee can be given without hazard by
'e'eivmg lien upon the tolls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

FRoM THE WEST INDlEs.-We have received
by the politeness of Capt. Douglass of the Br.
Brig La Plata, arrived at this port on Saturday
last files ofthe Kingston, jam Chronicle to the
10th OF January. In glancing over the files, we
perceive no news of immediate interest to the
merchant but We were struck with the process of
solving that problem in politics, which has hith-
erto much divided the opinions of mankind
we mean the practcabity of substituting the
labor OF free whites for slave labor in southern
latitude. The problem is about to be solved in
Jamaica. Arrangements are making for the in
reduction ofwhite labourers. Emigration COM
mttees are appointed. A ship from Bremen had
iaIely arrived With large number of settlers,
and more were expected. The Chronicle states
mat each male emigrant recently landed from
TIE Bremen ship was armed with a rife
Norfolk Beacon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

PRoscRIpTloN.-We published in our paper of
last week the removal of Mrs Wilson, the widow
of James J. Wilson (who was the life and soul OF
democracy in New Jersey, while livng,) from
since that she was removed because her son
thought proper to act and vote contrary to the
wishes of Major Barry. This is most disgrace
full act as the income from the Office was the on
ly means of support for this lady and six depend
ant children-and it has been given to whole
hog, thorough going Van Buren, man, who is in
a thriving business, for no other reason than to
make it useful in carrying on the intrigue neces-
sary to support Martin Van Buren, in his attempt
TO reach the Presidential chair. The oppressor
of the widow and fatherless will receive his re-
trard-IHe Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

In the Senate on Wednesday Mr. Tyler, pre-
sented the petition Of sundry citizens Of Wash
ington praying that the law Of trespass be more
particularly defined; which was referred to the
Committee on the d. G.
In the House. Mr.. Chinn, from the Committee
GU the District Of Columbia, reported bill to
extend the charter Of the Bank Of Alexandria;
which was read twice and committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

Mas, HEMANs.-Wc regret to learn from the
New York Knickerbockpr, that this sweet wri-
Ter and estmabe lady has been lately in a very de-
Ginning state. She has been for some weeks so
i'll, as to be in no condition to make any efforts
in her favorite pursuit ofpoery. A few scriptural
illustrations in the measure of sonnets, COM
prise all the illusions that have for several
months past proceeded from her pen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

Let Maryland contribute towards the compile
ton within her borders ofimportant works of in
ternal improvements which have been COM
menced by individual enterprise, and she will
elevate the prosperity of her citizens, and Sc
cure advantages which can never be wrested
from them.-Baltimore Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

Ii has been proposed 10 remove the Seat Of
Government from Harrisburg, Pa; and Com
mittee has been appointed in the House ofRepre-
sentatives, to receive proposals from any city,
borough, town or county, in the Common
wealth, to erect suitable buildings, at their own
expense, for the accommodation of the Assem-
bly, of Pennsylvania.
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ALEXANDRIA:
s.TrRDAY MORNING, FEBR'Y 7, 1885.

SATURDAY MORNlNG, rtpN I" 49,
-. prv,rws-The establishment and
.nccess of the Edinburgh and London Quarter
" Reviews, opened almost new era IN Inc MS
tory of English Literature. The advantages OF
these periodicals in many points OF view-the a.
h;,itv with which they were eonducted-the va
r;s,v which they contafned-their adaptation to
the existing wants ofthe Republic OF Letters
the popular and convenient form they assumed,
all united to give them most extensive circu-
lation, and, consequently, great and we may
add. deserved influence.
As soon as circumstances permitted, and the
literary taste and judgment ofou people allow
Cd therefore, Reviews, on similar plans and Tor
similar objects, were established in this country
II is not our purpose to give history ofthe pro-
press of literary periodicals amongst us. We
designed simply to speak Of the two Reviews,
which. by general consent, are now placed at
tho head of the class Of works which We have
mentioned-the North American Review and
the American Quarterly Review.
II is not necessary for US to refer to the excel
lent manner in which these Reviews have been
conducted. With inequalities in the style Of
their articles, their contents may be said, how
over. TO have been, generally, extremely credit
,he 10 the writers, and ofsuch merit as to have
been worthy of the older Reviews in Europe
M American abroad, for the last few years,
need 10 have blushed for Il comparison between
the Reviews Of his own country, and those a
monq the people with whom he was sojourning.
Hereafter, the North American is to be con-
Quoted by the Messrs. Everetts, and the Anne,
r;can Quarterly by the Messrs. Walsh's. There
is sample space and verge enough" We think
and hope, for the successful prosecution OF both
these works-so important to the rising litera-
tire our country The acknowledged abil!-
ties and experience of their editors, will ensure
an Improvement rather than deterioration in
their contents They have writers of approved
merit As contributors to their pages, and mate
rails rich and abundant for use and exhibition.
To foster and encourage native literature-to
elevate the literary character of the country
10 form, ifpossible. classical and correct lite
rary taste-these should be the first objects Of
these interesting publications. Not inferior to
these in point of Importance, are the true expo
sition of our System OF Government and Repub-
lcan Insttutions--the display oithe unparalleled
resources and capabilities Of the Nation-and
the vindication of our claims, to all to which
an honorable national ambition can aspire
All this can be accomplished by steady perse-
yerance and determination. Thus far the Re-
views have been faithful agents in the American
cause-we trust they may continue so to the end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.
TIlHE subscriber, being on the eve Of leaving
j. the United States, will dispose ofthe valua-
BILE Farm and Fishery near Alexandria, known
by the name of Milburn's Landing. This pro-
perry is not more than fifteen minutes walk from
the Market-house, and is located directly be-
tween the Alexandria Canal and the river, and
possesses several scites for erecting mills and
manufactures, and brick and sand can be had
in any quantities for their erection on the pre-
misses: the shore is bold and the water deep,
consequently wharves could be built at little ex-
pense Another valuable consideration is, that
this property borders on the Corporation and
is Just without it, and therefore, is exempt from
corporate taxation, &c. The improvements
consist of a brick dwelling, containing six rooms,
and wide and airy passage in the middle,
brick barn and stable, smoke house, dairy, &c.
Also commodious brick house for the accom-
"a mediation of seine-haulers. Also two A.
l:Eu frame tenements in good order. The .Hk
whole Enclosure contains from twenty-five to
thirty acres. The orchard is young and thriv-
ing the ground is in high state Of cultivation,
and under the management of skilful hortl-
culturalist could be made to yield immense pro-
fits. The fishery attached to this place is well
established for its valuable resources The ST.
tuation is picturesque and commanding, afford.
ing splendid view of the capitol and its sur
rounding vicinage, being on the Potomac,
where may be seen steamboats, and vessels, large
and small, playing on its mild and unobtrusive
surface Much game may be had in the luxury
of white backs, fresh fish, &C. In addition to
all these advantages and within few feet Of
the door, there is limpid stream OF the purest
water. ALSO
"A A three acre lot, with brick tenement on
Lit, near the above described property
EHH Those two new two-story frame houses
near the fish wharf, in the town Of Alexandria.
lid A one-story frame house, well finished,
and Immediately in the rear of the abovemen-
toned. ALSO
"a A one-story frame house and large lot on
GiiL Alfred-street near Cameron street
"a ALSO
E#4 That well finished and convenient two.
story brick house, with basement story, in the
City of Washington, on 18th, between E and
streets, at this time occupied by Mr.. Woodside,
the Treasury Department
NV half of an undivided tract Of LAND in
Fairfax county Va. four miles from Alexan-
dria, on the Little River Turnpike Road. This
promontory presents to the eye, with beauty and
effect, panoramic view of the town OF Alex
andria, and all the intermediate country. Ii
the above property is not sold by the first Mon
day in March, proximo, it will then be offered
at public sale-Terms CASH.
For any information in relation to the above,
address MOSES HEPBURN,
Through the Alexandria Post Office.
feo 5-3t&2wts
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Ertract Of a letter from Washington, dated Fet
rudrU g. 1885

ruary 6, 1885.
The passengers by the Northern Mail Stages,
which reached this city al about o'clock this
morning., report that just before the mail lefl
New York, vessel arrived from France, bring
ing the unwelcome intelligence Of the rejection
of the appropriation by the French Chambers,
by large majority, for the payment Of the
twenty-five millions Of francs.
The Presidents Message had arrived in
France, which, it is said, caused the greatestin
dignation on the part Of the members of the
Chambers, and which led to the rejection of the
Appropriation.
The report is universally believed to be true.
Yours, truly, II.
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PUBLIC SALE.

PUBIIIC SALE.
ON Friday next the 18th instant, at IL o.
~ clock, (if fair-if not, the next fair day,)
will be sold, on the premises, a LOT Of
GROUND, on the west side Of Columbus street,
and to the northward Of Wythe street, in the
Town Of Alexandria, forty feet front and nine
1y-five feet deep; on which there is two-story
IA FRAME DWELLING. This sale will be
GiI made under deed of trust from Mary Ann
Campbell & James w. Campbell, to secure q
sum of money due to Loudoun g. William
Campbell. Terms Cash. A. MOORE,
feb ifs Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

The following are the Yeas and Nays on the
18th inst on the reconsideration of the vote re-
jectng the bill appropriating 100000 in aid
of the Alexandria Canal and Aqueduct Com
pany.
YEAs-Messrs. John Quincy Adams, Heman
Allen, J. J. Allen, Anthony, Banks, Barber, Bar
Briggs, Burd, Burgess, Chambers Cage, Chnn,
VIM. Clark, Clay, Coulter, Crane, Crockett,
Darlington, Davenport. Denny, Evans, E. Ever
EFT, H. Everett, Ewing Ferris, Fillmore, Gar
land, Gholson, Gorham, Grennell, Hiland, Hall,
flanagan, Hard, Heath, Hester, Huntington,
VIM. Jackson, E. Jackson, Richard NJ Johnson,
Henry Johnson, King, Lane, Laporte, Lincoln,
Love, Lucas, Lyle, Martlndale, Marshall, Mar
dis, John Y. Mason, McComas. McKennan, Nc
Kim, Mercer, Miller, Milligan, Miner, Morgan,
Murphy, Patton, Dutee j. Pearce, Pope, Potts,
Ramsay, Reed Rencher w. B. Shepard, Slade,
Sloane, Spangler, Stewart Stoddert, Suther-
land f. Thomas, P. Thomas, Turner, Tweedy,
Vance, vinton, Watmough, F. Whittlesey, E..
Whittlesey, Wilde, Wilson, Wise, Young.-93.
NAYs-Messrs. John Adams, Chiffon Allan,
VIM. Allen, Barringer, Bean, Beaumont, Boo
kee, Brown, Bunch, Burns Bynum, Cambreleng,
Carmichael, Carr, Casey, CLANCY, Chiffon, Clai-
borne, Samuel Clark, Clayton, Clowney, Coffee
Cramer, Amos Davis, Day, Dickson, Dickinson,
Dunlap Fielder, P. c. Fuller, W. K Fuller, Full
ton, Galbraith, Gamble, Gilet, Gordon, Graham,
Grayson Griffin, Joseph Hall, Thomas H. Hall,
Hasey, Hardin, Joseph NJ Harper, J. Harper,
Harrison, Hathaway, Hawkins, Hazeltine, Hen
derson, Howell Hubbard, Inge, Jarvis, w. G.
Johnson, Noadiah Johnson, Benjamin Jones,
Kavanagh, Kilgore, Kinnard Lansing Lea,
Lee, Letcher, Loyal, Lyon, Moses Mason, jr.,
May, McCarty, Mckay, McLene, McVean,
Henry Mitchell, Robert Mitchell Moore, Muh-
enberg, osgood, Parks, Parker. Patterson, Pey
ton, F. Pierce, Pierson. Pinckrey, Plummer,
Polk, Reynolds, Robertson, Schenck, A. H.
SHEPHERD Shnn, Smith, Speight Standifer,
Steele, VIM. P. Taylor Thomson, Tompkins,
Turrill, Vanderpoel, Van Honten, Wagner,
Wardwe White, Williams-l05.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-07

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5.
No. AL Charles Scott, plaintiff in error VS..
John Lloyd. The argument Of this cause was
commenced by Mr.. Coke, for the plaintiff in er
rori and continued by Mr.. Swami for the defen-
dant in error.
Adjourned ill Tomorrow / o'clock.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.
HYDRA ULION FIRE COMPANY.
YTHE Members are notified, that the election
IL of Officers will take place at the annual
meeting, on Monday Evening next, the 9th inst.
at O'Clock. Punctual attendance is earnestly
requested, as measures Of vital importance to
the Company will be brought forward: The
Company will assemble at the Engine House,
at O'Clock, P. NJ, on the same day, to try the
apparatus as prescribed in the BY Laws.
By order of the Vice President:
GEO. DALE, Clerk.
NIB. Those who feel disposed to join the
Company are invited TO give their names to
some Of the Company. feb 7-2t
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BY GEORGE WHITE.
FURNITURE AT AUCTION.

vIlHE subscriber intending to leave Alexan-
i dria, will sell at public auction, at her resi-
dence, corner of Cameron and Patrick streets,
on Tuesday, the 10th of February next, at 10
O'Clock, A. NJ, all her Household and Kitchen
Furniture, consisting in part of bureau, tables,
chairs, excellent feather beds, and furniture,
among which last are several nearly new yarn
and cotton counterpanes. bedsteads, carpets,
chairs, andirons, shovel and tongs, ! mantel
clock, stove, &c. also, small lot Of shop articles
scales, weights, &c.
Terms made known at sale.
If Persons indebted to me are respectfully
solicited to call and settle their amounts with
out delay, otherwise they will be placed in the
hands of an officer for collection.
ELIZABETH DONALDSON.
ian 27-lawt7Fdts
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Capt. Coolidge of the United States Revenue
Cutter Swiftsure, stationed at Eastport, receives
some warm compliments in the st. Andrews
Standard Tor his attention to, and preservation
Of British shipping in distress.
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The Ueather-The Thermometer at the Mu-
scum, on Friday, ranged from 20 to SO degrees.
Most of the day was hazy and cloudy. Wind
Southerly.
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The present Legislature Of New York, have
dispensed with the customary services of a
chaplain
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FOR NEW ORLEANS

FOR NEW ORLEANS,
To sail on the 18th February,
KIN The regular fast sailing packet brig
80 AJAX, fitted expressly for the trade, and
in every respect first rate vessel. For freight
or passage, having superior accommodations,
app!y TO GARY & DRUMMOND,
Newton's Wharf
NnrfoH Inn 3l-(eb dts
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SUPREME COURT UNITED STATES.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1885.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1885.
Present as yesterday.
Nos. and 9. Auguste Chouteaus heirs,
appellants VS.. The United States. These eau.
SEES were argued by Mr.. White for the appel
lants, and by Mr. Attorney General for the ap-
pellee.
Adjourned till tomorrow IL O'Clock.
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NEW ARRANGEMENT.


The Mail Stage from Wash
3l4@H@ningtonC City to Winchester, via
'G54A Alexandria, Fairfax Court
House, Aide, Middeburg,
Upperville, Paris and Wildwood, will, from this
date, depart and arrive as follows, viz:-Leave
Washington City at 81 o'clock, A. NJ, and A.
lexandria at 81 O'Clock, A. NJ every Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, and arrive at Middle
burg the same days.
Leave Winchester every Tuesday, Thursday,
and Saturday at IL o'clock, NJ, and arrive at
Middleburg the same days.
Leave Middleburg Wednesday, Friday, and
Sunday, for Washington City and Alexandria,
at O'Clock, A. NJ, and arrive at Alexandria by
2 O'Clock, P. NJ, and Washington City by o.
clock, p M.
Leave Middleburg for Winchester at o.
clock, A. NJ, and arrive at Winchester by IL o.
clock, M.
By the above arrangement, very nearly all
night travelling will be avoided; and as the
stock is considerably improved by the addition
of several new teams of horses, the coaches be-
ing strong and comfortable, and the drivers
careful accommodating and sober men, the
proprietors hope to receive such encourage
ment from the travelling public, as will enable
them, in future, to render every possible ac-
commodaton and comfort. Strict attention
will be paid but no liability on account OF acct
dents.
All baggage and bundles at the riskof tho
owners. all e-eo1m
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C. A. HARRIs, Esq. of Tennessee, has been ap.
pointed Chief Clerk ofthe War Department
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CONG IL e SIS.
IN SENATE-FEBRUARY 6.

The bill for the reorganization ofthe General
Post Office Department was taken up, and the
amendment offered by Mr.. Grundy, directing
that all the debts of the Department should be
paid out Of the public Treasury, was, after
long debate, in which several Senators partici-
pated, rejected.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The House was engaged all day in the con-
of private bills.
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Extract from u letter dated NeU York, Fe6'y' 8.
"Alexandria Flour, and indeed all kinds OF
Southern Flour, is dull Alexandria Mountain
is offered from the wharf at S. 00-there ap-
pears to be but little prospect of any improve
ment."
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SALES.
BY GEORGE WHITE.

FURNITURE SALE.
ON Monday, the 9th inst. at IL o'clock, will
~ be sold, without reserve, at the dwelling
house of Mr.. John Hill, on Prince street, (Six
Buildngs) few doors east Of the Rev. s. Cor.
neus' all his Household and Kitchen Fnrnt
ture; consisting, in part, Of
Bureau, Tables Bookcase, Beds
Carpets Rush and Cane Seat Chairs
Androns, Shovel and longs
Together with Kitchen Furniture, &c. &c.
feb 7 GEO. WHITE, Auct.
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FOR FREIGHT.

FOR FREIGHT.
ssN The superior Brig MARIA, Hopkins
sSLsxsMaster, carries 100 barrels-wl be rea-
dy for a cargo in three days, will take
freight to the West Indies,-a Southern port, or
to New York.-Apply TO w. FoWLE & Co.
ian 20
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q SHIP NEWS. ID
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA. d. C.
MEMORANDA.

Schr New England, Stetson, cleared at New
Y ork for this port OATH
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Price of Produce in Alexandria yesterday, from
Wdgons and Vessels.

FLouR.-For the last two days the wagon
price of Flour has been S4 As.
Extract from a letter dated Baltimore, Feb'y. a.
"Flour is worth, to-day: from the wagons "a
62I, and from stores 81 75-being an advance
of ST cts. within few days."
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The Mail Stage from Wash
E@e@eAAington City to Winchester, via
49hS4H Alexandria, Fairfax Court
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urned till tomorrow IL O'Clock.