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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
PUBLIC SALE.
dec l0--t:

WILL be sold, on Tuesday, the 10th day Of
w February next Gf fair-if not, the next
fair day. al the Farm Of the late DR.. William
Gunnell, decd, near Seneca Falls, on the Poto-
mac river, in Fairfax County,-aH Of his Stock:
consisting Of eighteen or twenty head of Horses;
a number of Cattle. Sheep and Hogs: also,
Crop of Wheat and Rye in the Stack; consi-
derable quantity of Corn, Hay, Fodder Shucks,
&C.: Farming Utensils, consisting of one Wa
gon, Carts, &C.: also, one pair Of cook Work
ing Oxen, (well broken). Also, at the same
time and place, the LANDS will be rented, and
the SLAVES hired, to the highest bidder, for
the present year,--the Slaves not o:be carried
| out of the State of Virginia.
| Also, on Friday, the 18th of February next,
at his late residence, joining Fairfax Court
House, all Of his Household and Kitchen Fur
nitwe; a valuable Library, consisting of Medi
cal and other Books; large stock of Medi-
| cines well worthy the attention OF Physicians.
Also. variety of other articles, too numerous
| to mention.
| The terms Of sale will be, credit on all sums
over ten dollars until the lst day Of October
next. the purchaser giving bonds with approved
security; and for all sums of ten dollars and UNI
der the Cash will be required No property
will be suffered to be removed until the above
terms are complied with.
~ All persons having claims against the es-
tate are requested to bring them forward, pro-
perly authenticated: all persons indebted are
requested to make immediate payment, as no
indulgence will be given.
JAMES SANGSTER, Admir-
| With the will annexed, of Dr. William Gun
jan 22-eots neil, dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
ALEXANDRIA FOUNDRY
AND
Haryy/NE EYCTOPp

THOMAS w. SMITH & Co. execute orders
for High and Lop Pressure Steam Engines, Fire
Engines Patent Rope Machinery, Iron, Brass
and Composition Castings of every description;
Mill Work, both Wrought and Cast; Cast-iron
Rollers, Chilled and Soft; Soap-boilers and other
Kettles and Pans; Mill and Tobacco Screws;
Turning Lathes; Stocks, Taps and Dies; Letter
Copying Presses; Saltwater Apparatus; Mo-
dels of Machines, Brands, etc. Having superior
Slide Lathes they can execute Turning with
great accuracy and dispatch. All articles made
at this establishment, may be relied on as being
of the best quality. dec 20-d3t&2awly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
CLIFTON FOR SALE.

CLIFTON FOR SALE.
ITAVING full power under his will to dispose
III of any part of his estate, the representa-
tves of Thomas w. Hewitt deceased, wish to
sell CLIFTON. 1t is situated about three miles
from Alexandria, Immediately between that
place and Mount Vernon. Ii contains two hun.
dred and fifty acres; one hundred Of which are
in wood; the balance is divided into three fields
all well inclosed by post and rail fence. The
soil, which was originally good, though at one
time much reduced, has by recent judicious Gull
tivation and attention to Improvement, been in
great measure restored. The Orchards are ex-
tensive and embrace almost every variety of
fruit common to our climate.
IA The improvements consist Of Brick
lHE Dwelling House Of two wings, connected by
a collonade, each wing having five room, hand
somely finished; and every necessary out house,
all built Of brick. A pump Of excellent water is
in the yard The house is on a commanding
cmnence, and presents in one direction beau
tiful view of the Potomac River, and in another
an interesting prospect, limited only by the Blue
Ridge Mountains.
The terms will be accommodating Appli-
cations may be made either 10 Mrs. Hewitt or
Mr. Jas. D. Kerr, Of Alexandria, or tow. r. Ma
son near King George Court House, Va.
deCI7-2aW2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

SwAP.-The Rev. Barnabas Bates, we learn,
has been invited to Washington to take the
place of the Rev. o. B. Brown, who is to occu
py the situation held by the Rev. B. u. in the
New York Post Office. As long as this appoint
ment is kept within the pale of the church we
are satiSfcd.-N y. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
WANTED,

A CLERK in an active business: one Of un--
IA exceptionable character for honesty indus
try and sobriety, and who has some knowledge
of business, will hear of steady and suitable en-
ployment, by application to the editor Of this pa
per. One from the country would be preferred.
dec 31-1aw3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

NOTICE
rs hereby given, that application will be MADE
TO the President Directors and Company of
the Bank of Potomac, for the renewal of a GER
tificate of Stock of said Bank for eight shares,
issued in my name the 4th day of December,
1888, the same having been lost or mslaid. Al
so. certificate Of nine Shares of Washington
and Alexandria Road Stock, standing in the
name Of E. A. Haynes, Nos. from 136 to l45;
WALTER w. ROBEY.
02-2awIW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

The trial and punishment by fne and lmpr-
sonment, by the French Chamber of Peers, OF
,he Editors of the National and Gazette de
France-the excitement caused thereby,-the
voluntary subscriptions, headed by LATTE, to
nav the ines.-and the proceedings connected
with their trials generally-show feversh and
unsettled state of feeling in France. These at
,acks mon the Press never come TO good in
free country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
DIED.

In Fairfax county. Va. on the morning ofthe
9th instant. Mrs. l.. GUNNELL, wife of Colonel
George w. Gunnel, in the Saith year OF her age,
triumphing in that faith which overcometh TINS
world: leaving an affectonate husband and Sc
ven small children to depore loss that can
never he reganed in this life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

FISHERS FOR RENT.
Couris's Point, HalIoping Point, and lNilis's
Landing.
yVNHESE Fisheries are attached to the lower
i part of The Gunston estate, on the Potomac
river. Those who may wish to rent either OF
said fisheries, will find the subscriber at the
north corner Of Prince and Patrick streets,
Alexandria. D. G.. r. THOMPSON.
ian2l-eO2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

GEN. HARRrsoN.-The nomination Of Gen.
Harrison to the Presidency, is assuming some
prominence at Harrisburg, as well as in certain
horizons of the North Western States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

The Boston Recorder contains narrative oil
,ho doath of Messrs MUNSoN and LYMAN, the
Missionaries at Batavia 1t is true they were
cruelty murdered by the natives, and most pro-
bable that their lileess remains were eaten by
their mnrderers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

Great apprehension is felt for the safety of the
pilot boat Marion, of Baltimore, OF which no
thing has been heard since the Sd of January,
She had on board seven pilots and four boys,
She was on cruise off Cape Henry during the
late severe weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

1t is very evident, from every Indication ina.
our Government at this particular juncture, aud
in view of the situation of our relations with
nowerful nation in Europe, is making every
needful and proper arrangement to place 'he
country, as far as it can, in state oil defence
The equipping of ships of war-the 'ranspoi'a'
t;on of heavy pieces Of ordnance-the proving
of cannon, &c. &c, all
Give note of preparation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

CONGRESS has now but short month in which
% transact great amount of business, public
and private. Wehope they may make good
Use of the time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
FOR ROSTON

sN The packet Brig AMULET, Nickerson,
sss1Master, will have despatch, and take 500
bbls freight-for which apply on board, at Cen
trail wharf, or to VIM. FOWLE q Gu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

The firing from the Arsenal at Greenl'at's Point
.ha,was heard Yesterday, was the trying ofSome
rurnowder belonging 10 the U. States, deposits
a. in the magazine at thatplace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

VALUABLE FISHERY FOR RENT.
vENHE subscriber offers for rent, the Mount
Il Stuart Fishery, in King George County,
Va, for one or more years 1t has not been oc-
cupied for the last few years, but Is considered
one Of the best on the Potomac, as well for win
ter as spring, and will fully employ seine OF
from two to six hundred fathoms. A good te-
nant will be literally dealt with by the proprie-
tor. A letter addressed to me at Fredericks-
burg or Hampstead, King George, will meet
prompt attention. K. y. GkA sun.
dec 23-2aW3W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
COPARTNERSH

COPARTNERSHlP
yTHOMAS w. SMITH and JOSEPH H.
Il COATES having entered into partnership,
the Alexandra Foundry will, after tine first Of
January next, be conducted by them, under the
firm Of THOS. w. SMITH e. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

We are extremely sorry to see the untavora
bic aspect Of the news by the last afr'VdI II oi'
France as to our relations with that country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
WANTED,

Valuabie Farms and Merchant Mills For Sale.
DEING DESTROYS to remove 10 the west, the
ID subscriber offers for sale the FARM on
which he lives, on Apple Pie Ridge, four miles
north Of Winchester, containing $50 acres
The Improvements consist of two story brick
IN dwelling house, barn, stable, and all neces-
G;;,l sarv out-houses. A never failing stream of
water runs through it, and the fences are in
good order.
ALso--A farm Of l40 acres lying near the
mountain, 6 miles from Winchester, a good ia
vern stand, and now occupied as such by
Patrick Melon.
Also, the STONE MILL lying on Babb's Run,
within half mile Of the last farm, and two
miles OF the first, with between 70 or so acres OF
land. All communications by mail (post paid)
will be attended to- JOEL LUPTON.
Frederick county, nov lS-eotl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

For a neutral paper, the Baltimore Gazette has
. most beuigereat Washington Correspondent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

CHEESE, TEA, &C.
10 CASKS Cheese
10 catty boxes Imperial -,
10 indian barrels Marseilles Madeira Wine
5 boxes plug Tobacco
10 boxes Fig Blue
Just received, per Schr. Washington, from New
York, and for sale by .
jan % jos HAhhi" " ooN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
FORTY DOLLARS REWARD

FORTY DOLLARS REV ARD.
DROKE Jail, on the 2lst instant BLACK
Is Man. calling himself JOHN TURNER
saws he is the property of Mr.. Jno Taylor he
is feet u inches high, and has scar on his
RIGHT cheek near the ear, having the appear
ance of a burn; his clothing was grey linsey
Jacket and pantaloons. Its possible he has OBJ
tanned pass, and is making for the Northern
States. The above reward will be given for
his apprehension and security in any jail so
that oct him again, and all reasonable charges
MD fbrouqht home d. MINOR, D. Nj.
ian Off For A. Hunter, Marshal Dist. Col.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

CASH FOR 400 NEGROES,
INCLUDING both sexes, from IL to 25 years
L of age. Persons having likely Servants to
dspose 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 may
hereafter. come into this market
dec - FRANKLIN e. ARMFIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
ALEXANDRIA:
FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 80, 1885.

We received no letters from Richmond ny
Yesterdays Southern mail, and no Richmond
passengers came up in the Mail Boat. we are
therefore, to-day, unable to say what was done
IN the Legislature on Wednesday. On Tuesday
evening the House of Delegates adjourned over
to the next day, having refused to postpone the
election of Senator. A proposition was before
the Senate to adjourn the election indefinitely.
The funeral of the Hon. W ARREN H. DAVIS WIN
take place to day, at II O'clock from the nan %
the House of Representatives, under the dlfec-
ton of a Committee of the House. Mr.. Daviss
death is generally lamented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30
FOR FREIGHT.

Am The superior Brig MARIA, Hopkins,
GG7zssMastcr, carries 100 barres-wiII be rea-
dy for cargo in three days, will take
freight to the West Indies,-a Southern port, or
to New York.-Apply TO w. FOWLE & Co. >
jan 90 N-N
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AUCTION SALES.
Nev Orleans Sugar and Mqlasses at AUCTION.

WILL be sold, on VIM Fowle & Co.'s wharf,
w at IL o'clock, this day, the Cargo of the
Brig Tribune, Capt. Smith, from New Orleans,
consisting Of
100 hhds Prime Sugar
100 :. do Molasses
Terms liberal and made known at sale.
jan 80
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-01-30

8 Give note Of preparations"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-13
MnudrD 1911. IS35.

LET the following Extracts sp,
From The Speech If Mr.. Nc Comas.
"I.ct us follow one OF these yan
Bnrcn agents into the country, and
observe IN what manner Lee obtain
signatures. To one he will say
Are You opposed tn the Bank of
the United Statcs:" AMI having
received an affirmative answer,
he then requests him 20 sign the
paper. To another lac will say
"Aro you in favor OF Jackson? if
you are, ii IN this" A western man
he may thus aAdress--"Arc YOU
not opposed to MIR. Leigh: he was
against the white and in favor OF
the mixed basis: he compared all
the people OF the West To the ne
stoes Of the East"-Or, ii the in
dividual with whom he is con
vcFsing, be opposed to slavery, lac
may inform him that Mr.. Leigh is
opposed 20 its abolition; OF lac may
address him in the following man
ner-'Are you not in favor OF
Wm. G. Rivcs? lac WAS in favor of
the white, and opposed TO the
mixed basis; lac is in favor orthe
abolition of slavery" Now, that
Mr.. Rives has been nlcctiOneered
Tor IN this manner, is "A fact within
my own know ledge ] call upon
his friends TO say how the matter
stinds-Wbat are his opinions
upon these subjects! Itis right
It IL propcr--that they should be
known, for il il not fair that he
should be sustained in one part of
tho State, for opinions which
another part of the state believes
he does not entertain.
"Thc true question has not been
made before the people of the
West. Many of them conceive
that they have abundant cause 20
vote against Dir. Leigh, other thnn
his course la the Senate OF ia. q.
States. But, sir, had the people
ofthc West the same cause to be
his friends, which they have to he
his enemies, they would neither
spare horse nGr man in his fight
Had lac fought Tor The Western
like bc dill for tho Eastern People,
IN the late Convention, theyAyouh
not now abandon him. They would
not sacrifice high minded, gal
liant Vireinian, to such "a thing as
Martin Van Buren,"
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-13
cOMyuUNYcsrrD.

-. COMMUNICATED.
NJ meeting of the citizens of Occoquan and its yic;-
n'ty held ON Thursday evening" the Sth instanto mo-
,on, Mr. samuel III. Janncy called 10 the Chair and
Mr tobert l.. White appointed Secretary the
following resolutions offered and unanimously
adopted:
Resoired, That we view with deep interest the efor,
hat 10 now making tpes,absh liaro between Ere
dercksburg and Alexandria
hcS"'rcd, That Michael Clcary, Samuel II. Janncy
Addison H. Sanders and Robert L. White be appointed
d oolIlttec to prepare memorial to General AS
sembly recommending Occoquan as point ON the rout
through which said railroad shall pass
EcS0red, That James Foster. Samuel NJ Jannev
George Seiecmsn, Samuel III. Fisher, and William III
Smoot be appointed Committee of Correspondence TO
communicate with members of the Legislature and
others friendly to the object
, heSo!rcd, That we concur in the nomination of the
commissioners made at the late public meeting at Dunn
irics, to open books for subscription TO the stock
heS0re9 hat these proceedings be published in the
nchinond Enquirer and Alexandria Gazette
SAMUEL H. JANNEY, Chairman
ROBERT l.. WHITE, Seeretarg
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-13

e S,cf so incs at her odencc In Hanover the 9Th
l-5 iis Lucy Nickham, wife Of Edmund D. Nickau,
auehiei o. the late Robert Garter Of shirley Blessed wih tic
usPoson' c greatest gonilcnoss and fnnoss were unit
hc Character. To tho r,o I'll
ul lempc yho joined highly cultivated mind and vas he o.
~" i onun %" numerous circle
en1o'y heoyGd-ln her domestic relations wife mo-
VIC" % sister, she was above all praisc. hor nsirron.
DC deeply imprinted on the hearts Of children she ea Ec
how place their proper value the unsuania oys of M lie
d m TIC last 0wtu hour, manifested that ,yi
sse rom the recollection Of wen spent e and sure snd Ger
tain hope OF q blessed immortality. ~ W.
e 20 TIC county Of Charles City oslencc ohis brb,t
son Ho ilJ on Tuesday evening 10th Dec Iss
u'eru long ana punlu fress hc b.
ness aud fesgnaon, 1onos Walker ESQ 10 the ooh wear
.&f es "N used hnd aictonae nuhor
numerous train and acquaintance bcmoan hs
W.; nul they should be comiortcd BY knowing their
los o. h inhnito gains for whon al oo,tt
he was about TO expire, no asked By cna If o was l a.
s us answer was yes, pcectlyan and said, tloe nothing
mpSs'st WIN bim ~ ee thought ofElcrny nc calm and
kcf was gcnileman ofuitcuiing INTEGRITY.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-13
THE 8y,NJlTORS

INC Lynchburg Vrginian is pleased TO ask US why arc
not Dr Flood, MIR. Basye, Mr. Dyer, and Mr. Mccoy
all Anti-Leigh much bound 20 resign der seals
on to vote for MIR. Leigh, as DR. Atkinson was2 we e
answer the question frankly and then we will ash another
IN turn.
Ihere - no satisfactory to believe that any Of
thoSe four Senators represent Leigh Districts We
know that such is the decided impression fthen all we
take them up in the order they named by the Yrg
man
Dr. ood-Taking the present nice equipoise Of mar
ties the failure and refusal to get up instructions in DC
tober and November last, in CamybeH countytbe mum
Der OF sgners to the instruction papers to the h Dele
gate, Mr. Wilson, IN CumJcrand connty-and Inc ms.
Jofity Of the friends Of the Administration In BeLoLo
and DR. Flood holds himself perfectly justified i'm becv
ing, That his vote against Mr.. Leigh reflects the sense
OF the majority Of his constituents lie pledoed himself
IN the county Of Campbell 10 obey instructopstte me-
mace was held over his head but il was abandoned with
evident signs Of despair
M B@sye-Ihe communications from the tw, Voters
OF OcstHOre0nd and Of Lancdster in this davis paper
arc SUFFICIENT TO place him rectus n cuyu He stands
ciear before his Pcopieeven If there were not otbo
circumstances TO convince Mr. D. Of his conformV n
be wishes Of his District
mr. Dyey-Ihc instructionsto this Senator in HENRY
Ilye VIGOROUSLY and egrcgousy failed Patrick is vegy
much diyidcdand Pittsylvania is now believed 10 he
IN iayor OF the Administration II was but vosterdav
hal we received a letter from Ptsyyania which con
liins the following possa9c;sI hardly expect that a
more thorough change has taken place In any
~, than ias taken place in this since last Spfp0 cleo
IONS Capt Coles defeated in his election to me foos
ianrc, under the influence Of the panic il now can
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-13

to occur ny one st,c npon another by the Repre-
sentaves OF one upon the other, by the Federal Co
vernnent upon the States. When these occur il is
essential that those who injured should Ina the
means ofrcpressng them. The Constitution saws that
"thc powers not delegated to the United States &c
&c are reserved to the respectively or TO the
People" - -
Wncn, therefore, the institution is nfringcd-vhcn
inc rights OF the People the States tranipcd on
tey should have organs TO express their dissent and re-
monstrance The People have in their Representa-
tves-but even ia this case The States themselves no,
only have the right to Interfere because they are iont
c3-partners in the concern, but their interpretation is
likely to have much weight in aid of the rights of the
People Yet not only is this true but where the sovc-
regnty OF the States themselves is invaded what organ
have they, but their Senator's and if the Senators
can lily in the teeth Of their wishesif their oon organs
can turn against them, and tranpc under foot most
deliberate instructions of their constituents il is time TO
look about us, and provide checks upon their DISC
bcdicncc.
But where is your redrcss' II is bare right without
remedy There are other rights which have no inn
mediate cdressbut they not less rights that ac-
count. My property may be hung up for years in IA
Court-but the remedy is to remove the delay and nc.
ceieate the course of Justice. Reduce the period OF our
Senators-and our rights will be more secure.
but the Senator bound by his oath We'll he
has ms resource. We do wish him to do that which
ms conscience dsapproves-hc may resign
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1835-01-13
IIIVnu ana % [. SERVANT,
JOHN II. ANDERSON.

TX for themselves.
From The Speech ofNiy. .9ndsrs.n.
"The gentleman has informed
the Senate, that the princioai
stound ofopposition TO Mr.. Leisb-
in the West, is his supporting tLs
mixed basis Of rcprescntation in
the late Convention. and had he
then supported the interests ofthe
Western people, with the z.nl anil
ability with which lac SUMMARIZED
those of the Eastern. bs would
now have their unanimous sun-
port: That the friends of MIR.
Rivos represent him as being n
friend 10 the white basis of repre-
seutalion, aud TO emancipatiop.
l feel il my duty, TO notice narti.
cularly, this part of tho gentle
mans speech, as his object is. no
doubt, 20 excite the local proindi-
ces OF Eastern Virginia in inyor
of MIR. L., and against MIR. Riyes
and the Western people. Tho
propriety of a step of this Kind. by
u Senator fiom n Western district.
I will leave to the gentleman and
his constituents to settle. hayo
never heard n constituent of mino
object to Mr.. LIS election TO the
Senate, on this ground. IL Is true.
sir, that most OF the hardy sons OF
the West object 10 his course in
the Convention; but il il moi so
much on account of his yotos in
favor of the mixed basis, as tho
ridicule he bestowed so proiuscIy
on them in comparing them TO
their believing cutie, and putting
them on level with the slaves oi.
the East, and the mathematician
and aristocratic doctrine he advo-
c,,.J 49, A.. t.t.