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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24
Fauquier county, Va, je 24-lawts
BY S. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.


A RARE AND VALUABLE COLLEC.
n TON OF FINE ORIGINAL OIL
PAINTlNGS-by ancient and modern masters
of remarkable beauty and value on free exbl-
bition at Liberty HALL, on Cameron street, on
Wednesday and Thursday, and sold by auction,
on Friday, tie 18th Of June at 10, Il NJ, AMI 3,
u. NJ, by ). J. MCCORMICK, Auct
THIS fine collection embraces original specl-
mems OF the English, French, Italian, Flemish,
and German Schools, and some original specl-
mems OF the very best American artists. We
would mention specimens by Sir Joshua Rey-
nolds, Galnsbro, Etty, Horace VeTnet, WIlhes,
Williams, and Stu0bs, OF London, all of whom
stand very high in the English School-aIso,
Boucher OF France, Weber, of Phlladelpbi
and many others Of great eminence, with about
SO original Water color DRAWINGS, by the
first artists OF the day.
The FRAMES are all gilt, with the very best
Gold, and manufactured by the best frame ma
kers
TERMS ALI sums under $50 cash; over that
amount, credit OF 90 and 90 days for appro-
we'd negotiable notes, bearing interest.
10 pI--dfS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

Lay- Tuose of our subscribers, residing in
tie upper part of the city, who do not re-
c9ive the Gazette regularly, will please leave
word at this Office. Oar regular carrier in
that part of the city, has been unable, Tor one
or two days to attend to the delivery Of the
papers, on account Of sick ness.
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH


New YORK, Jone 23.--Tbe steamship Per
STA arrived here late last night. In the Eng
l,st papers are found the following details
of India news.
Sir H. Rose completely defeated the rebels
at Komas, killing about 700 men. and captur-
iug seven guns.
The attack on Calpee was expected to take
place on the 10th of May.
The garrison at Shah Jebanpore, OF Goo
sroog, was surrounded by 5000 rebels but
no fears were entertained, as relief was near
at hand.
A village in Central India was stormed
after an obstinate resistance, and the male
inhabitants put 10 the sword.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

A LEXANDRIA, LOUDOUN AND HAMP-
~ SHIRE RAILROAD COMPANY.-A
general meeting OF the Alexandria, Loudoun
and Hampshire Railroad Company will be held
at the Company's Office, in the city OF Alexan-
dria. on Thursday, the 22d day of July next, at
II o'clock. A. NJ. +. JOHNSTON, Clerk.
TWinchester, Berryville, aud Leesburg papers
will publish once week till dayl Je 22-eotd
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Philadelphia Cattle Market. juno e

FnIIhue1PHfH VHttfc N"rHoEs O
The not weather has depressed prices to-day
and the arrivals of Beef Cattle were about l,
800 head at the different yards The market
was dull, and the sales went slower at from 81
to $40 the 100 lbs, the latter for extra Cattle.
Of Sheep, the arrivals were 4,033. The mar
let was brisk and the sales ranged at from $2 to
81 each, equal TO 6G73c. dressed.
Of Cows and Calves, there were about 40 at
market; the sales were mostly at $250$45 Tor
Mich Cows. 500 to 1923 for Springers and VIZ
to $40 for Dry Cows.
Of Hogs, the arrivals at Philips yard were
1850 head, selling at from $6,57 to S7,2o, III
GLIDING some at 1915 the net 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

EOR SALE.-The thoroughbred premium
Il ALDERNEY BULL, Earl OF JERSEY"
imported by me in 1855, The above named
Bulls sold for no fault but simply because
have no further use for him. He is years old
and superb animal GEO. D. FOWLE.
IL l0-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

The receipts at Oswego, Buffalo, and ogdens,
burg, continue large Thus far, the excess OF
1858 over the corresponding period of 1887, is
sqeal 10 S62 ,9l7 barrels of flour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

pUBLlC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND,
4 hc-Wil be offered at public sale on The
10Th doy Of June merit, the valuable estate OF the
late e. Z. Taiaierro, on the Rapid Ann river in
the County OF Culpeper, and adjoining the Rapid
Ann Station, Orange and Alexandria Railroad.
The railroad passes through the farm, and the
station is only few hundred yards from the
house and barn This FARM, situated in the
beautiful and fertile valley OF the Rapid Ann,
offers rare opportunity TO purchasers-it Is
in fine state OF cultivation, surrounded by good
farms, and most desirable neighborhood. The
FARM contains $50 ACRES OF LAND and has
leza on it a large DWELLlSGHOUS barn,
JUN stable, and all necessary out.houses, IN
4
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JOSIAH T. [
Prince William Co, Va, je 22-eoti

FrnCe NlIIlam o. '"' j wi
AVAILABLE LOT OF GROUND 20 h
" SALE am authorized TO sell the Lol
OF GROUND, Immediately south OF the Ma
chin. Sbop OF the Orange and Alexandra hall
road Com papy. The lot IRONS about % leg
"A inches on Henry street, and extends through
,be ,,bole sousre 10 Patrick street. Terms,
easy. lap 50-tfl l. LOUIS hlNLEk'
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L. H TALIAFERRO } ,I
II. d. TALIAFERRO, { Au'h ID

r. The absve sale of land is postponed till
the Isl day NJ July, when it will be sold on the
premises, By the undersigned, as Commissioner
by virtue of decree OF the Circuit Court OF
CuIpeper County, in the case of Mayo and wife
aud others, against Taliaferro, administrator, and
sothers and on the following terms, to wit SO
much OF the purchase money as may be neces-
sary to pay the costs Of the suit to this day, and
the expenses Of sale to be paid in cash, the resi-
due to be paid in three efnal isstalments Of SIX,
eighteen, and thirty months, with interest from
the date, the purchaser giving bonds with good
security for the deferred payments, and the title
10 be retained as further security.
H. d TALIAFERRO, Comm'r
Cupeper county, Va, je lO-eots
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The coupons of the State OF Virginia, due
July LIST, will be paid at the Bank of the State OF
New York.
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DIED.

On the 18th inst, GEORGE HOWARD, only
son OF Manchester and SybI Eldridge aged 5
years and months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

CPANlSH DIET DRINK-JOHN H. NIL
~ BURN, Druggist respectfully calls the at
'en'on Of the public, to this celebrated drink,
prepared from foreign recipe which he has
procured at considerable cost
twill be found upon trial to be an exceeding
y line Tonic, and to those persons with whom
The ordinary Soda or Mineral Water does not
agree It's introduction will be invaluable Sold
1.-THE usual price OF Soda Water. je 22
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

DIsrRICr CoURT-At the recent session OF
the District Court in neutrality-suspicious.
vs. Thom--upon an appeal from decree of
the Circuit Court of Spotsylvania county
John L. Marye, Sr., and John L Marye, Jr &,
fr appellant, and W. S. Barton and c..
Herndon for appelees. Affirmed with costs.
Sangster VS. Eilison-upon an appeal from
decree Of the Circuit Court Of Alexandra
county Continued
Fanno VS.. Murray and wife-appeel from
decree Of the Circuit Court Of Prince Viii
liam county. APreal dismissed without pre-
irdicc H)wison for appellant
Barlow vs., Beunet'--upon an appeal from
decree of the Circuit Court of LoudOun
county. Affirmed with costs and DAMAGE
NJ. Harrison for appelloes.
Mcpherson VS.. ThomaS--upen an appeal
from decree Of the Circuit Court OF Lonioun
county. Reversed, ami cause remanded.-
VI. Harrison for appellant.
Anderson ". Smith-upOn an appeal from
decree Of The Circuit Court Of Spotsylya
MIA equity. Reversed, and cause remandcd.
Marye, Jr., for appellant, and Ihos. Is. Bar
ton Tor appellee.
Chesiey IS Pettioohe--nFoh supf'efucaS
to u judgment Of the Circuit Court OF Spotsyi-
yan.a county. Reversed, with instructions
to admit evidence. W. 5. Barton for plain
tiff, and VIM. A Little Tor defendant.
Lawson VS.. Brcwis-upOn appeal from
decree Of the Circuit Court of Alexandria
county. Decree reversed, and cause remain
ded. F. l. Smith for appellant, and Brent
and Kl1z,r for nprellec.-Ffed. NcwS.
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lCOlINUNlCSTED.

mean no offence, land have no reference
whatever to the Excursions of Sunday Schools
and such like Institutions, which ! consider
az beneficial to children, under the care,
AZ thew are, of their pareuts and teache'S,)
hut could not chapter be written upon the
Excursion" business, as at present conduct
ed ia which criis might be enumerated! L
snbmit the case. in these hard times, when
rao,aTt a MECHANIC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

cD00 REwARD.-Ransway from the
- LUU subscriber, living near Middle
burg, Loudoun county, Va, on Thursday, 18th
inst, negro man LEN" aged about - years,
about 81 feet high, we'll built dark copper color,
round broad face, and when spoken TO mas a
downcast look. He had Oh suit OF light
clothes when ne left but suppose he took 9th.
er aud dark clothes with him. | will give $500
for his recovery, If taken out OF the State or
bI5O if taken IN the Sta;e and secured SO that
get MIN again. SPENCER RECTOR.
Mildleburg, Loudoun Co, Va, je l9-eotf
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II
TtNHEkE will ne IL PICNIC E&CUR SlON "i
! the three Sabbath Schools OF the Nj. F..
Churcn South. in this city, TO FORT WASH
lNGTON, on THURSDAY, The 24h instant.
~D. The steamboat THOMAS COL
s.s1aI...,,-l. YER, which has been chartered
ioI the EXCURSION, will leave the wharf on
the downward trip, at haltpas' eight o'clock,
A. NJ In the afternoon it Will brng the com
pany home at such hour a, may be desired.
The families and friends OF the children and
OF the Schools, and all who wish to spend day
OF pleasant and innocent recreation, are invited
to participate.
TICKETS for the Excursion may be had at
the stores OF WILLIAM HUMPHREYS, King street,
near Washington.
john : ATwELL, King street, near Pitt.
HILL, BRowN Il PARTLow, corner OF Prince
and Union streets, and
JAMES PERRY, near the Village Chapel.
ROUND TRIP Tickets for grown persons
TWENTY. FIVE CENTS For the Children
TWELVE CENTS
t-Y1 The proceeds OF the Excursion will be
applied TO the benefit Of the Southern Methodist
Sabbath Schools. le lH-dtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

AccIDENT.-Yes terday morning as the ear
ly train was coming from Richmond, when
near the Junction, it came in contact with q
drunken negro, a slave Of Henry Winfree, Of
Cbeste r6eld, who had chosen the track for
his couch. The boy was thrown by the cow
catcher, head foremost into mari PIT, and
received severe cut on his kuee. Fortu.
nately, and almost miraculousl y, he escaped
without further ipjury.-Rtersbmg Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

n WOODS RESTORATlVE.--oI all the
Restoratives for the Hair that nave been inven-
ted Woods pre.eminen'ly claims the inst place.
7, will certainly restore the natural color OF the
hair if the directions are followed for SUN
Gent length OF time II also has produced as
toni.hipp effects in bringing out growth OF
hair. where the head had been previously b@iG
Wood does not pretend that II will DO tins III al
cases. and we think bis CaRGOr Is gooi re-
communication OF the virtues which Ais ne
STORAJIVE really possesses. Il the roots OF
the hair are DESTROYED, no human power can
make them grow again: but where there is any
vitality left in the root the RESTbRAliN r.
will soon renew the hair III all lis pristine vlgor.
II has done this repeatedly when all other rem
edies had tailed II is therefore world while IN
all cases 10 make the experiment. For clean
ing the head OF dandIutf and thickening and
strengthening the hair it has no rival IL eSi9''
Parrot
Sold by all pcc;Gble Druggists. je 24-lt
u MEXICAN MUSTANG LlNlMENT.-
IFS wonderful effects aud consequent popularity.
Perhaps no article III the history OF the Mate
ria Medica, ever acquired the same patronage
was subjected 10 the same number OF severe
and different tests aud met with so lew ialiafes
as the MUSTANG LINlMENT. 1t has justly
been styled Paaecea for all external Wounds
Cuts, Swellings, Sprains, Bruises or Erup;lons
on Man or Beast Ii is so far medicine OF sur
prising virtue, that Physicians are compelled 10
prescribe it; and from some remarkable cures
of Chronic and Distorted Rheumatic cases II
has naturally attracted much attention from The
first scientific minds OF the age. No family
can afford 10 be without bottle OF the MUS.
TANG LlNlMENT in the house Beware ol
limitations. The genuine is sold BY respec-
table dealers i'll all parts OF the world.
BARNES 4 PARK, ProprietoTs.
NJ, Vaxl 20 i7-pD1 m
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The M RrksIs.

B,,ruonx, June 23-Flour is dull; Howard
street $4,37.; fresh ground City Mills S425
Wheat is firm; red lOoalo4c.; white ll5Sl25c
Corn is &C tive and buoyant; mixed 7ac. white
76a7sc; yellow 75977c. Beef is quiet; Balti'
NOR. packed mess Sl5.0O6Sl5Oo. Pork is
s,eady-mess $500. Lard is dull, at 1870
l0ic. Whiskey is dull, al 2204s5c.
NEw YORK, June 23.-Flour is firm; sales
Of IA,ooo bbls; State S3scG$3.9o; Ohio $451
a$4.65; Southern $445SS4.75. Wheat is
buoyant sales of $4,000 bush; Southern white
1850; Western white lOA6l1lc; red lo23c
Corn is firm sales of 10000 bush; mixed 720
74c+ yellow 7Sc.; white 75677c.; Pork is dull
mess $3.50; prime $l34O6Si3,5o Lard is
quiet, at lO39ilc. Whiskey is dull at 225c
Stocks are dull and lower. Mo. IS s7s Ster
ling Exchange is firm, at lO9tGlo95
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

On Monday last, Mr.. Jno. \. Smith was
arraigned before the County Court of Gooch-
land, for stabbipg Mr.. Ii. +. Cooke, in re-
cent ARRAY with that gentleman, which was
noticed in our paper when it occurred. Ar.
ter the hearing of the case Mr.. $. was &C
omitted by the Court. Mr.. Cooke has en-
tirely recovered from his wounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

A CARD-The undersigned would inform
n the business public that ne has opened a
GENERAL AGENCY and Collecting Office,
and sohci,s the patronage Of his friends, who
may rest assured OF diligence and assiduity in
Collecting. and promptness in making returns.
Office IN Exchange Block, King street.
je l5-eolm p. G. CLAUGHTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

GRAND EXCURSION TO PiNEY POINT
OLD POINT, FORTRESS MONROE, NOR.
FOLK, SAND SHOALS, & CAPE HENRY.
uU--, The splendid steamer POHHi.
- TIN, commanded by Capts Charles
and William Mitchell, having ample accommo.
datons, III Berths and State Rooms, tor over $50
passengers, will make the above EXCURSION,
stopping several hours at each place, so as to
enable the parties 10 enjoy The pleasures OF Sea
Bathing, Clustering, Grabbing, &c. Gentlemen
and their families wishing the trip, may rely
upon the stricteSt attention being paid 10 their
comfort No ladies will be taken unless accom-
panied by gentleman.
The AT leaves Washington al 7 o clock on
Saturday evening, July 81, touching al hl1xan.
dria at u o'clock; will arrive in Norfolk on
Sunday morning, and leave at O'Clock for Cape
Henry, and return in time TO view the display OF
Fire Works at Fortress Monroe; will leave Nor
folk, for nome, Oh Monday, the 5th, and arrive
here on Monday night.
Fare Tor the Round Trip, including Meals, rs
lor each person. State.rooms must be secured
al once Tickets can be had at STEPHEN
SHINN'S, and of GEO. ". HARRISON, and
OF Capt WI. MITCHELL.
l.. yG-I.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

I IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CITY TAX
l PAfERS.-Tax payers are hereby notified
mat they can save six per cent, by paying their
bills in full, on or before the first OF July We
can De found al our office, in Market House
Building. where we will be pleased to see you. as
The brief period allotted Us does not give US
time TO call on you.
WESLEY AVERY, Collector 5. D
je 22-dtd JOHN A. FIELD, Collector ~ d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

SUDDEN DEAru.-In the Fret Ward, in
Washington, on Tuesday afternoon, man
named Green, dropped suddenly dead. lie
bad not been in health for some time past
We notice a case of death from sun stroke,
in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

G.lnN REWARD.-Ranaway from the
OlUU Subscriber, living near Brstoe STA
ton, Prince William County, Va, on Sunday,
my negro man, named "GlFF." He is about
feet 10 inches in height, copper color, lips very
large, and is about 26 years old. will give
300 reward for him il taken out of the State,
and $50 iftaken in the state and secured so that
get HIM again. W. w: IHokN loN'
Bristoe Station, O. & A. r r., je Cit
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By Yesterday Evenings d atis.

BANK OF THE CcMaoNwEALrn.-A,n eeting
of the Stockholders of the Bark Of the Com
moDwealth, was held III Richmond, on Tues
day, when Mr.. Lawrence Nunaily was cho-
sen first Director, and presented for Presi-
dent to the Board of Directors He received
l0l6 votes, and General o. G. Clay Cos
The question as TO whether the Stockholders
had the right to elect President was raised
by Judge Crump, who thought, upon has
examination of the charter, that the election
of that officer devolsed upon the Directors.
The Stockholders then took the course Of
electing Mr.. \. their first Director unani-
mously. TIE Dispatch says The election
of Mr.. Nunslly, is most judicious, and in
him the interests of the Bank will be conf
ded to safe hands. His election over Gen.
Clay is very great compliment, the high
standing aud administrative abilities OF that
worthy gentleman giving him claims OF very
great weight. Tie folio wing gentlemen were
elected Directors:--A. F. Harvey, Wm. Pal
mer, John Purcell, A. l. Elicit, L. o. Mott
ing, Hector Davis, L. W. NcCanco, b. I.
Tinsley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

The body Of auotbor individual was found
!loating in the Potomac, opposite our wbarves,
Yesterday afternoon. From certain indi-
cations we are inclined to believe that his
death was brought about by foul means, -
u spccies Of unjust,fable mischief. 1t ap-
pears that the individual returned to our
civ 90 Saturday last, in the sloOp Amer
can Banner, from a fishing trip down the
river: he was paid Fl Sunday morning, and
.pent the day around the wbarTes ard fish
dock, drinking. lie was seen at the fish
dock at late hour on Saturday night, from
which time nothing was seen or heard of him
uutil bis body was found as above stated, with
a new check cotton shirt tied tightly over
his head and around bis neck. lie sta
ted TO the captain of the American Ban
ner. while down the river, that his name was
Won. Murray; tina, he vas native OF Nor
folk, Va, where be had an only sister resi-
ding. H also informed him that he was a
nump and block maker, and that be served
lbs time il. Philadelphia lie sometimes call
ed himself John Carey. -Georycto~H Corr.
Of Fash. &Gr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

TOMATOES The Portsmouth Transcript
says tha! the first tomatoes OF the season,
which we have seen, were in our market yes
terday. They were bought at 80 cents per
quart. Tomatoes have been in our market
for several days past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

NUN UMBRELLAS.-Ladiss' and Gents.
- Silk and Bingham Sun Umbrellas, colored
IisIltons, White Nett, Cause Flannel, Organdy
Lawns, Silk and Cause Vests, dotted Swiss Mus
nns, Swiss Cambria, Thread, and Valciennes Edg-
sns' rs pieces White Cotton Fringes; also, dai-
yexpec'ed, large assortment of Black and
eoiored Silk Fringes
jsl9 TAyJOR r. HUTCHINSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

Relative to the reported removal Of the
collections from the Patent Office to the
Smithsonian Institution, it is stated, that
Washipg:on's commission, the treaties, jew
els, aud other articles which might tempt
the burglar. are not to 10 removed. The
transfer is principally confned to the articles
illustrating natural history, ethnology, ID.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

ECElvED THIS DAY, and for sale, per
IL Schr. Sylvsnus Allen, so bbls: prime
piHnn"lVES, and lot of Newfoundland HEk-
MN also, rs prime country cured HAMS, in
''ole, and for sale by s 49, X
le22 S. HARTLEY 4 SON.
(h'oN.-l0 hhds. Shoulders and Sides, for
~ sale by lie 22l WHEAT 4 BRO.
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Loo AL 1T h N =

ADJOURNED FOR TWO MOSTHS.--Ihe city
Council at their meeting, Oh tuesday night
passed resolution susl ending the rules re-
curing the Council to meet twice month
during july and August. Should necessity
require, the Council will be called In tue usual
manner: otherwise it stands ad journed until
September.
ExcuRsroSs.-The Sunday School attach
ed to the Second Presbyterian Church, made
an excursion yesterday to the White House.
in the Steamer Thomas Collyer. The Sab
bath School Excursion of the Methodist EpIs-
copaI Church. South, to Fort Washington
takes place to-day. The Steamboat Thomas
Collyer, will leave her wharf at 81 o'clock
this m lrning, with the excursionists.
RESIGNED. Mr.. j uhn Howell, one of the
members of the Common Council, from the
Second Ward, has resigned his seat IN that
BODY, and an election has been ordered 10 be
held on the 9th Of July, to fill the vacancy.
DIsTURBANCe--A correspondent requests
US to insert 10 The local items, that dis
turbance took place in 'the neighborhood OF
Water street." late on Monday night, in
which great alarm vas created by cries OF
murder, from person 10 house, on that
street. Difficulties had arisen concerning the
right to the possession OF child, and the
attemp, 10 get the possession, created the up
roar. Inc correspondent says that the watch
men were nat present during this affair -
but the watcbnen say, that they had remain
ed on the lookout, for considerable time,
near the spot; but not being able to stay IN
one place all night, had TO move on IN their
rounds; and that before they returned, the
whole transaction had taken place, and was
over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

The WHEAT CRoP.-The wheat IL falling
before the cradles of the harsesters, whose
long fingers are gathering in the golden grain
on thousand fields. OLD Sol pours down
his rays with unveiled splendor on the dark
reapers of the South, as tirelessly their stur-
dy arms swing their glttering blades on
the smiling and plentiful fields of peace
The crop generally is good--a few poor fields
have suffered from the rust and the worm,
bat we have not seen single field where the
coils are rich and we'll cultivated, that will
not produce fair crop.--Rich. Eng.
The Staunton Spectator sayt:-,"Irom ell
parts Of this county we have accounts of rust
in the wheat, but SO far there has been little
or no injury, the blades Only being effected;
Some fields, however, have been good deal
injured by the joint worm. Harvest Will
commence the latter part of this week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

ItHlLDREN'S CARRIAGES "A further
supply OF the above Just received, al
H. B. WHlTrINGTONS,
js 70 No. 81, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-24

THE MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD COMPANY
have renewed the work on the hue of the road
between this place and Mount jackson, and
we understand it is the Intention of the com
pany to have the super structure ready for the
rails by November next. Should nothing
occur to delay the progress of the work, it is
probable that the road can be tinished by that
time; and in year or so thereafter the whole
line to Harrisonburg, it is hoped, will be com
pleted.--Tsmh Legion.