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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04
COMMERCIAL.


Ertract Of a letter to Commercial House 81
this place, dated KINGSTON, (JAM.) Jan. 8.
"Since the first November, our Imports have
been 10000 barrels Of Flour and the article Is
extremely dull at So per barrel. Bread we are
abundantly supplied with, the imports this month
being near 700 barrels Pilot Bread and Crack
ers. In other articles the market as last aC-
vised."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

1t is said, in Washington, that, in consequence
of an unjust and injurious expression made use
of by the President concerning Mr.. Poindexter,
in relation to the late attempted outrage at the
Capitol Mr. Poindexter has addressed letter
TO the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

IMPROVED BALLocN--Itis stated IN New DIRK
paper that Mr.. MILLs, is now in that city, engag-
ed in the construction ofa newly invented conf
cal balloon to be fitted with sails or wings for
the purpose ofbeing navigated through the air at
the will of the aeronaut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

Mr.. o. B. Brown, has, it will be seen by ano-
Their column of to-day's Gazette, resigned his
Office as Chief Clerk of the Post Office Depart
ment. We hope Maj. Barry may forthwith fol-
low his example.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
DY virtue of a Deed of Trust, executed to me
ID by H. n. Spooner and wife, which is of re.
cord in the Hastings Court Of Fredericksburg
and the County Court Of Prince Wiam-1
will, on Thursday the fifth day ofFebruary next,
at l2 o'clock, in the town Of Fredericksburg,
proceed to sell to the highest bidder, at public
auction, on credit OF six months, the purchas-
er giving bond and security,
One third Of a Lot, lying in the Corporation
ofsaid town, known as the "FACTORY LOT"
which is on the Rappahannock, at the corner Of
Lewis and Sophia streets.
On the Saturday following, at noon, in the
town of Dumfiies, in Prince William County
shall, upon the same terms sell LOT OF
GROUND, containing one hundred and ninety
six Acres and 6! poles. lying in that county,
within four miles Of Dumiries; being portion
Of the Chppawamsic estate, Of - Harrison,
deceased, which was allotted to his daughter 81
gsmunda Harrison, (now Sigismunda Spoon
err About one-third OF the Tract is cleared,
and the rest covered with valuable timber MIR.
Laurence G. Alexander, who resides near the
premises will exhibit them TO persons wishing to
purchase. Possession will be given immediate
ly, but no deed until the payment of the pur-
chase money. Acting as Trustee, shall only
convey such title as ia vested in me, but which
is.believed to be unquestionable. The sales will
be without reserve.
WIN. Fl. BROCKENBROuGH. Trustee.
dec lots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

The remarks of Mr. Calhoun, lsee another
column of to days Gazettel will subject him to
The unmeasured abuse of the Globe. We may
look now for all the conduits OF the common
sewer to be opened.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

The January number OF the NewYork Knick-
erbocker, is calculated to increase the credit of
that work Such periodical deserves ample
sncoura cement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

We hardly think they can manufacture
good "PLor," or decent CONSPIRACY" out
of the Washington affair; unless, indeed I'll,
tus Oates can be found to swear away the lives
of the Senators. Possibly such an event might
happen.
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NJ RR

On Thursday evening last, by the Rev. Mr..
Van Horsey, Mr.. FRANCIS MoHUN, 10 Miss ANNA
MARGARET eldest daughter Of MI. FRANCIS BAR
RY all of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

In the House of Representatives, on Monday:
The House proceeded to the consideration of
several petitions and and memorials from sum
dry cilizens of the State of New York, Zone of
which was signed by eight hundred ladies, J
PRAYING the abolition Of slavery and the slave
trade in the District Of Columbia, presented last
Monday, by Mr.. Dickson, and laid over 10 this
day.
Mr. Dickson spoke about one hour and half
in favor of the objects of the memorialists, and
concluded by moving tha reference OF the me-
MORALS to a Select Committee.
Mr. Chnn said, that he did not rise to defend
the course pursued by the present or any previ-
Gus Committee of the District Of Columbia, up.
on the subjectof the memorial. He hoped that
neither the present nor any previous committee
required any such defence. Nor did he mean
to disturb the deep sympathy or the tender mer-
cies of the gentleman from New York, still less
of the eight hundred fair memorialists, who have
made the gentleman their champion. He only
moved to lay the whole subject upon the table,
and upon that question he demand the Yeas
and Nays.
Mr. Denny asked, whether: if the motion pre-
vailed, il would be in order to all up the me
MORALS at any other time.
The Speaker said, it would be in order to take
them up whenever the House pleased.
The question being taken. il was decided in
the affirmative as follows:
Na,s IT, Nave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

Our friend of the New York Star may be as
sured that if we tailed to give him credit for
any thing we copied from his paper, it was
through inadvertence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04
MONDAY. FEnRuARy 9. 1895.

Present as on Saturday.
No. IS. Robert Piatt, Appellant, u.s. the
was further argued by MIR. Webster for the APP
pelles and concluded by Mr.. Ewing for the APP
pellant.
Adjourned till tomorrow II O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04
ALEXANDRIA:
vrnNEsDAY MORNING, FERRY 4, 1885

understand that the barn and stable ofMr
Thomas Moss, of Fairfax county, were con-
.,,,,es by fire on Monday night last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04
ON G Il e s S.
IN SENATE-FEBRUARY 3.
The Senate was mostly engaged in private

business.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
The motion made by MIR. Boudin, to recon-
slider the vote on the Alexandria Canal Bill
coming up. Mr.. Chiffon moved to lay it on the
table. This motion was Iost-ayes SO, noes 1O4.
Mr.. Thomas, Of Louisiana, then spoke in favor
of the bill, and the motion to reconsider; and he
was ably supported by Messrs. Bates Of Mass.
Vinton, of Ohio. Miller, of Pa. Miner, of Ct AL
len DIVA and Mercer, Va. The motion and
bill were opposed by Messrs Speight ofN. c.
Parks, of Maine, Halves, KY. Mr.. Crockett
rose to move the previous question, but Mr. Har-
din obtained the floor, and the House then ad-
journed by vote Of 81 to IT..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04
NEW ARRANGEMENT.

L.
The Mail Stage from W. ash
Gs2A@nlAington City to Winchester, via
4AsaAAE4A Alexandria, Fairfax Court
House, AIdie,. Middeburg,
Upperville, Paris and Wildwood, will, from this
date, depart and arrive as follows, viz:-Leave
Washington City at s! O'Clock, A. NJ, and A.
lexandria at 9! 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
Mddleburg the same days.
Leave Middleburg "Wednesday, Friday, and
Sunday, for Washington City and Alexandria,
at O'Clock, A. NJ, and arrive at Alexandria by
O'Clock, P. NJ, and Washington City by 4 o.
clock, P. NJ.
Leave Middleburg for Winchester at o.
clock, A. NJ, and arrive at Winchester by IL o.
clock, NJ.
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 &C
commodation and comfort. Strict attention
will be paid, but no liability on account of acct
dents.
All baggage and bundles at the risk Of the
owners. an S-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

The House of Representatives now meets dai-
IL at IL O'Clock, A. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

Great irregularity now exists in the receipt of
our exchange papers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04
FOR FREIGHT.

FOR FREIGHT
Az The superior Brig MARIA, Hopkins,
szsSsMaster carries 100 barrels-will be rea-
dy for cargo in three days, will take a
freight to the West Indes,-a Southern port, or
TO New York.-Apply TO w. FoWLE & Co.
ian 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

PUBLIC SALE.
ON Friday next the 18th instant, at l2 o.
~ clock, Gf far-if not the next fair day.
will be sold, on the premises, 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
ty-fve feet deep; on which there is two-story
"A FRAME DWELLING. This sale will be
M1 made under deed of trust from Mary Ann
Campbell & James w. Campbell, to secure
sum of money due to Loudoun & William
Campbell Terms Cash A. MOORE,
feb Ats Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

FORTY DOLLARS REWARD.
DROKE Jail, on the 2lst instant, Black
ID Man, calling himself JOHN TURNER
says 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 appea r
ance Of burn; his clothing was a grey linsey
jacket and pantaloons. 1t is 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 get him again, and all reasonable charges
paid if brought home. u. MINOR, D. M.
jan27-tf For A. Hunter, Marshal Dist. Col.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

GUM ELASTIC SHOES.
q CASES Gum Elastic Shoes just received
- and for sale low by WIN. ID. MUTT.
ian 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

FOR NORFOLK,
sS The schooner WILLIAM & FRANCIS,
ssSs1capt. Thruston, will have despatch, and
can take the bulk of $50 bbs. Apply to the cap
tain on board, or to STEPHEN SHINN,
dec 81 Janney's Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04

FOR BOSTON,
ssN The packet Brig AMULET, Nickerson,
80 Master, will have despatch, and take 500
bbls freight-ior which apply on board, at Cen
trail wharf or TO VIM. FOWLE CO.
jan 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04
FOR NEW ORI,EAN.

FOR NEW ORLEANS,
an On goth instant, the Packet Brig UN-
42RCAS, Capt Boush. Persons wishing to
ship will do well to make early application to
feb2-t2Oth FRANKLIN e. ARMFIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-04
SALES.
BY GEORGE WHITE.

BY GEORGE WHITE
CAPSTANS, FURNITURE, &C.,
A T AUCTlON.-To-Mor Afternoon, at
n 3 o'clock, shall sell in front OF my Auction
Store, without reserve
secondhand Capstans
Sideboard Chairs; Tables, &c. &c.
feb 4 GEO. WHITE, Auct
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19
VOL. XXXVT---No. 90.

more destructive Of the noblcst and finest
feelings OF our nature. thaffthe exercise Of
unlimited power. The man who in The
beginning Of such a career. might sbqddes
at the idea OF taking away the lifa of@ tfei.
low being, might soon have his conscience
so scared by the repetition of crime that
the agonies of bis murdered victims might
become music to his soul, and the drip.
pings ofthe scsifold afford blood enough
to swim in History is full or such
Pies"
We shall take an opportunity at an ear
iy day to present the whole Of this admi-
ranle letter TO our readers = 10 the mean
time we ask their serious attention 10 tho
foregoing Then let them decide for them
selves il any danger Is 10 be apprehended
from the ascendancy OF WILLiAM HENRy
HARRisoN as a Military Chieitain.
-----
Seventeen persons were executed for the at
upon Gen. Bolisar's life, Sept. 1920.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19
N d M ( 4
EAR SALE

~
FEAVING sold a part OF my estate near
HE Martinsburg. Berkeley County, Va.
| wish 10 dispose Of the residue, consisting
Of the Mill tract Of about
$40 ACRES,
and the Oak Ridge tract Of 1870 ACRES
lands equal in quality to any in the state.
Upon the Mill tract there are upwards oil
one hundred acres Of first rate bottom
land, and about the same quantity OF
cleared upland, the balance in timber
The Mill house is a substantialstone build
ing, one hundred feet by forty, in which
three pair Of Burrs and one Of Country
Stones are worked by the Tuscarora
creek, one Of the best andmost permanent
mill streams in the country.
The dwelling house, also of stone, is a
large convenient well finished building,
divided into fourteen rooms, besides a
passage of IS feet width through its centre.
There are barns, stables and other out
houses in abundance, all good and conVe-
nient.
The Oak Ridge tract is % miles distant
from the Mill tract, about one half oil 1t
covered with timber. of the finest quality,
the balance cleared, well fenced. and In
a high state OF cultivation. The improve.
ments on it are Indifferent. l will sell
those farmson accommodating terms, either
entire, or divided, to suit purchasers.
MATTHEW RANSOM.
March 5, 19S5-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19

Novel METHoD OF RAISING THE WIND
TO what singular and original strata
gems will not knavery resort to compass
its ends? We are told that on Wednes-
day morning last, while the cars were ma
king their way from Third street, Pbila-
delphia, to the inclined plane, gentleman
passenger affected TO be seized with a sud
den chill and manifested all the shiUering
tokens thereof. A fellow traveller, in or
der TO render bis situation as comfortable
as circumstances would permit, generous
ly rendered the sufferer his cloak to mufle
himself with. On arriving at the head Of
the plane, the owner OF the cloak discov-
cred that not only wal the victim Of the
chill missing, but that bis garment had al
SO as unceremoniously decampcd, and, as
far as he was interested, might be mum
bered among the things that scere." The
truth at once flashed upon him that he had
been the dupe of imposition. and that the
!" milk of human kindness" running thro'
his conformation bad been the main aux
iliary TO it. Thus il is that frequently the
good properties of one class Of our fellow
beings are made subservient to the profit
and advantage Of the evil p~ropensities OF
the other.
We chronicle this circumstance with a
view to place the unwary upon their guard
against this description of villany ; for we
learn that like instances have recently oc-
Cured of"tricks upon travellers" Ches-
ter 20 Republican,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19

Observation-Disclosures was a pIoughed
field, and the ground on which the Tenn.
Pile now stands, the joint Inheritance OF
two brothers, one Of whom was married
and had several children, the other lived
a bachelor. They Gu ltiyated in common
the field which bad deyolved on them in
right Of their mother. At harvest time,
the two brothers bound up their sheaves
and made of them two equal stacks, which
they left upon the field During the night
a good thought presented itself to the
younger, My brother said he to him
self, !" has a wife and children 10 MAINTAIN ;
it is not just that our shares should be
equal; let me take a few sheaves from my
stack, and secretly add them to his ; he
will not perceive it. and therefore cannot
refuse them" This project the young
man Immediately executed. That night
the elder awoke and said to his wife, My
brother is young, and lives alone, without
a companion TO assist him in bis labors,
and console him under his fatigues 1t is
not just that we should take from the field
as many sheaves as he does let US get up
and secretly 60 and carry a certain mum
DCt VI enCnsCS W ntS otdShy IL VIM ~
find it out 10 morrow, therefore cannot re-
fuse them )" and they did so accordingly.
The next day both brothers went 10 the
field, and each was much surprised to find
the 1--we stacks so much alike ; neither be-
ing able in his own mind to account for
the prodigy. They pursued the same
course for several successive nights ; but
as each carried to bis brothers stack the
number of sheaves, the stacks still
remained equal, till one night both deter
mined to stand c%entinel TO .elucidate the
mystery they met, each bearing the
sheaves, destined for his brothers. stack.
Now, the spot where a thought so beau
tiful at once occurred to, and was SO per.
severingly acted upon by two men, must
be a place agreeable TO God and men
blessed it and chose it whereon to build a
house to His name.
How charming is this tradition! How
it breathes the unaffected benevolence of
patriarchal morals. How simple, prime
val, and natural, is the inspiration leading
men to consccrate TO God a spot on which
virtue terminated upon earth! ! have
heard, among the Arabs, a hundred lie.
gends of the same description. The air Of
the Bible is breathed all over the East
A. De LamGraline's Pilgrimage to the Holy
Land.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19

Female Boatmea. would be said
of a .ssculler's match between two unmar-
ried ladies' if 1t bad been seen here and
reported by an English tourist? The fol
lowing was taken from the last London
Court journal;
"CoL Harvey gave an elegant entertain
ment, last week, at his beautiful seat.
Thorpe Old Hall, Norfolk, on the compile.
ton of his eightieth year. The guests 10
cluded nearly all the nobility and gentry oil
the county and the surrounding neighbor-
hood, and the officers Of the Enniskilon
dragons. At l o'clock, a sailing match
took place, for a handsome silver cup, s.
afterwards a rowing match for a similar
prize. Both afforded much interest, but
the third excited great mirth from its unu
sual description, being a scullcr's match
between two unmarried ladies for q shawl.
The match was well contested, and Col,
III. presented the prize to the winner as
likewise a similar reward 10 the loser,
which act Of ~gallantry was greatly applau.
ded. At 6 o'clock, the company retired
10 the lawn in 'front.' OF the mansion, where
under a marquee 10 feet in length, covers
were laid for 400, and additional tables for
the younger guests. The rcpsst consist.
ed OF every luxury. The evening conclu.
ded with a splendid ball, which was open.
ed by the gallant Colonel and Miss 4
Traffofd, and the fair votaries Of Terpsi-
did not separate until a lata hour in
the morning.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19

MOUNTAINS or CAROLINA Under this
head the Raleigh Register publishes .
highly interesting article 10 relation to tho
mountainous region Of North Carolina,
from the pen Of a scientific gentlemen
From this paper we are not a little aston
ished to learn that the highest mountain ~
the United States is 10 be fouIsl in North
Carolina ! II is even SO. The ~loftiest peak
Of the Black mountain, 10 Yancy county.
in that State, is, il appears. more than two
hundred feet above Mount Washington ip
New Hampshire, hitherto accounted tho
highest mountain in the Union. The fact
itself is not so astonishing. (says the Reg
~ister,) as the discovery Of it should not
have been sooner msde.-.Nat. Int.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19

Extraordinary Tragedy at Sea.-By let
tiers recently received at Liverpool, we
learn that an extraordinary tragedy took
place on board the Rossendaie Captain
Ware. Of hat port, on her passage from
Batavia to Canton. Whilst on her voy
age, the Ship was crossed by an Arabian
vessel, from which a Malay threw himself
into the sea, and swan 10 the kosendale.
The Captain Of the latter took him on
board, and as it was not possible to send
him back to the vessel to which be belong
he was clothed and allowed TO live and
sleep with the crew. On tho following
morning, Captain Ware was alarmed by
hearing shrieks, and an apprentice rushed
into the cabin with bis throat terribly cut
and pouring u blood the wounds were
of such a nature that death very shortly
ensued. The Captain issued forth to learn
the cause, when the Malay. seeing him
ran to the PROV Of the ship, threw him.
self overheard, and was drowned,
On going into the cabin occupied by the
crew, the Captain found another OF The
apprentices lying dead. having had hi'
throat cut by the Malay ; who must bs
supposed to have been insane, as no mo
! tive can possibly be assigned Tor his con
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19
VALUABLE MANUFACTURING
pa
O SALE OR RENT.

FOR SALE OR RENT.
yCHE subscriber as trustee OF Edward
a. Gibbs of Martinsburg Berkeley CO.
Va. ia authorized to sell or lease the ios-
lowing valuable property lying on the lus-
carora creek in M~artinsburg. :,
/. A valuable Wooden factory with all
the necessary machinery. implements &c.
now in the occupancy OF John N. hionie
g. Co. whose lease of the same expires on
the LIST Of April 1886. To his valuable
factory is attached a machine Shop-and
every appurtenance aud convenience ne
cessary for the spinning, weaving. dyelng,
and dressing processes in the making Of
Cloth,
Q. A Valuable Sawmill.
s. a Cupalo Furnace, with its appara-
tus and various flasks, patterns, n iaf-
nlture.
A. A Blacksmith's Shop and Tools, +,
This valuable property will be disposed
Of by the subscriber separately or 'osetner
al private sale, or will he leased separate
~ or together for a term Of years. The
factory Of course sold or leased SUBJECT 10
the term of the present tenant--posses-
sion Of the rest delivered immediately
The subscriber can assure persons who
may wish TO engage in business OF this
sort that a BARGAIN can be had, the exc
ecution Of his trust requiring that some
disposition should be p~eremptoriiy made.
Enquire of the subscriber living IN Nor
gan County. Va, opposite Hancock, Md
or to ID. II. Conrad Esq. Martinsburg'
Va. CROMWELL ORRlCk,.
Trustee for E. a. Gibbs.
September 8, 1S35-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-19
MILLS.

/TyHE subscriber having leased the Bed
A ington Mills, formerly occupied by
Mr.. B. Darby, respectfully %solicits The pa
tronage of its former customers, and the
public generally. He will at any time
manufacture Wheat into Flour, for custo-
mers ; and deliver a barrel Of superfne
flour for every five bushels Of merchanta
Bile wheat, at the Messrs. Forman's ware
house, free Of expense; also, exchange bar
rels for the offal If desired. Every descrip-
lion of COUNTRY WORK will be done
al the above mills.
H. /. SHAFER.
N. B. Cash will at all times be paid for
wheat il delivered at said mills. ID. is.
September II, IS35.-6m