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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19
BY Yesterday Evenings Mails.

The Jury in the case OF the Commonwealth
W. Dickinson, indicted for the murder Of
John c. Haley, in Richmond, returned into
Cour, Saturday night, and reported that no
verdict had been agreed upon, and were dis
charged by Judge Meredith. They stood
three for conviction and nine for acquittal.-
The prisoner was remanded to jail.
The trial of Nath. Sunderland indicted for
the murder of Patrick Colbert on the night
of the lst of August, in Richmond, was com.
menced before the Circuit Court, in that city,
on Saturday last.
The Grayson (Vs.) Patriot states that
Daniel Davis, who was tried in that county
for the murder of Spencer Isom, and acqut-
ted, started with bis wife after the trial,
for Jonesville, n. c., and both were MUIR
dered on the road. He was married but q
few days ago.
Six sailors of the bark Reindeer, of Rich
mond, bound for South America, have been
committed to Jail in Norfolk for mutiny.-
They refused to do duty while the bark was
receiving cargo at Observation-Disclosures, and
were committed to Jail in Chesterfield coun-
ty, until the vessel was ready to sail, when
they were taken on board; and while on the
passage down the river the conduct OF the
men Induced the captain to stop In the
Roads, and have them arrested again.
The Petersburg EXPRESS says cit is sta
ted that the Hon. Sherrard Clemens, seriously
injured his wounded limb, day or two since,
by suddenly turning 10 bed, when under the
influence Of anodyne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

A LEXANDRIA RE I A + L
"a The subscriber has opened the Restaurant
lately occupied by Samuel Tennesson, on Roya!
street, near the City Hotel, where ne is Prepar-
ed to furnish his patrons with all the DELlCA-
CIES OF THE SEASON, in eating, and with
the CHOICEST LIQUORS. He invites his
friends and the public generally, to give him a
call, and ascertain for themselves.
OFT l6-eolm ROBERT TOMLlN.
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Stafford County Va, oct l2-eots

VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
v i offer for sale A LOT OF GROUND,
near the city of Alexandria, called pHA,
GROVE" containing between THREE and
-FOUR ACRES. Also, A LOT OF GROUND
adjoining containing, by estimation, TWO
THIRDS of an ACRE. This lot lies near tae
Alexandria Canal, and is an excellent situation
for an Ice.house Vangrove is well adapted TOR
a Market Garden. and has on it a variety Of
excellent Fruit 1t is within few hundred
yards Of the Corporate limits Of the City Of
Alexandria. If not sold at private sale, It Will
be offered at public auction, in front of the Court
| House. in Alexandria, on Monday The sth ddy u
Mnember 1888, at ~ O'Clock, NJ.
Terms made known at sale.
octIs-3r. HENRY LLOYD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

NTCU2NlNG GOODS i have just opened
lNi lot of superior Bombazines
Canton Cloths, Silks without Lustre
English Grape Wells
Aleyander's Black Kid Gloves
Black Delaines, OF superior quality
Also lot OF very elegant Black NERiNo
SQUARE MANTLE SHAWLS, with Mourn.
ing silk borders, very desirable article for
persons in deep black
New Goods received almost every day.
J. NJ STEWART, Exchange Block.
oc' l6-It
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

" called meeting OF the alexandria
Mount vernon. and Accotink Turnpike Compa-
y vii De held on Thursday, 2lst instant, at i
0Ooeh Al The BRIDGE House, at which time an
.ySaoA OF President and five Directors will be
ssa 70 serve the ensuing year. By order of the
'''H F. f. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

yf,HE SUBSCRIBER wishing toretum South
offers Tor sale the place upon which ne
resides, consstingof TWENTY AND a HALF
ACRES, situated in Fairfax County, upon the
old Leesburg Road, wh.ch separates II from tae
grounds OF the Theological Seminary.
IL The DWELLING is a TWO story frame
I'D building, completed in the Fall OF lS3')
containing live good sized rooms, exclusive OF
kitchen. storeroom, and pantry. A well OF ex-
celient water at the door.
It's proximity to alexandria, and the nelg hDor-
hood a,Iorting the best society," makes 1t desITa-
bic, if only Tor a Summer residence.
Possession given Immediately. For ierrns,
&c, apply either through the Seminary Post
Office, or upon the premises, to .,,rc
Fairfax Co. iy 27--eotf A. c. n ShEiN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

b TUESE Scales are now regard
ed as the STANDARD FOR
/ CORR ECT WEIGHT, and are in
use by nearly every Railroad
Company. Merchant, and manu-
featuring establishment through
out the country. The reputation
which these Scales have acquired
has been of steady growth from
the commencement to the present
time. aud is based upon the prin-
ciple adopted by W., and never de-
waited from, of allowing none but
PERFECT WEIGHING MACHINES u
90 forth from our establishment.
We have more than one hun.
drci different notifications of
these Scales, adapted 10 the wants
o! every department Of business.
where correct and durable Scale
is required.
Call and examine, or send for
an illustrated circular.
FAIRBANKS & CO.,
lo9 BroadscaH
NEw-IoRK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

THOR SALE.-A choice farm in Fauquier
county, containing EIGHT HUNDRED
AND SlhTY-NINE AND A HALF ACRES,
OF which about $50 acres are cleared, and the
remainder heavily timbered Ia the production
of wheat corn, grass, or tobacco, this will rank
with the best farms in Fauquier coun'y-dis'
tant =! miles from Rapnahannock station Oh
the Orange and Alexandra Railroad, and IN two
hours Of Alexandria 1t is wei! enclosed, We'll
watered, in excellent heart, and has on 1t Gem
60 Portable DWELLING, with all necessary
IL Improvements.
For FERNS, which will be very liberal, apply
TO tine subscriber, whose postoffice Is TreVlI!ian
Depot, Louisa county. This farm may be dlvl'
ded INTO two farms.
WELLINGTON GORDON.
Fauqnicr county, oct 5--2aWlrn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19
Sl,O9l,45S 90 $90l,9se as

NV YoEg Oct. ia small quantity Of the
t-T IOyerUment loan was taken to-day at lO4t,
SihO.ts's are firm.
Nocss were less firm, with decline from a
.'-i 10 three eighths on home railroad securi-
rs Illinois Central has taken an upward ten
atcy closing off az So Northern Ohio Rail.
oai stocks hold their own.
.OiaIn IS dull, with slight decline in corn.
''af al former quotations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

VOLTAIRE'S PHILOSOPHICAL DC
Y TIONARY, (unabrifgedO l,4OO pages,
large Svo, excellent print, full bound calf, price
s., sent By mail to any part of the United
States. without extra charge. Persons may now
obtain this much desired work, by RENTING
amount TO hFEfEh - ho"hn,,
Fourth and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa
pLi1,d.lnhis oct l6-eO3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

GALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY-WiIl
= be sold at public auction, on the Sd day Of
Norcn,ber, 1858, the FARM upon which reside,
known as CHAPPyAWAhSIC," containing
$500 ACRES, more or less. This Farm Is stu
ated in the county of Stafford, and upon Chap
payamsic Run, near its mouth |: Is one OF the
most productive farms in the county. Il lies IN
compact form, has about 200 acres OF arabic
land, and the remainder in wood and timber,
convenient to a landing on the Creek, with a good
road to the same.
Terms made known on the day of sale
The sale will take place OH the Farm, the
above day, if fair, if not the next fair day
J. NJ MEREDITH.
StaHnrL County Va OCT l2-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

e NOTICE There will be regular
w~U'aiy meeting OF the members of the YOU'VE
.Ns CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION, on this Tuesday
""'S al :! O'clock. JOHN MCKENZIE,
W 's-lt Recording Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

A CARD.-The Undersigned having secured
y the services OF Mr.. VIM L. HERBERT |,
as Foreman and Gutter are now prepared TO DO
all kinds OF custom work, in tue neatest posi-
bic manner, and al the lowest rates.
L. B. POiSAL & co.
At the New Cheap Shoe Store, lO2, King street,
opposite Wilmer Il Brothers. oct l4-iw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

VTRAPpING PApER-An additional sup
w nlv of TWO HUNDRED REAMS CAR,
cR0WS' and DOUBLE CROWN WRAPPlNU
PAPER for sale at very low prices. Jusl re-
ceived by JAS. TN 80 ~ 49, strss,
oct l9 NO. 90, N'"7
CRANBERRIES, RICE FLOUR, Baker 5
| Broma Bakers best Chocolate, HecXer
Esrina, Maizena,, a new article for making
Blanc Mango, Ice Cream, Pudding, Cuslard' &C.
landing this day, and for sale by
~, 20 J. f. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

Is ). L BAKER respectfully announces that
'n give solREE, on Wednesday evening,
:, 'oa0cs, at his room, Phenix Hall, TO which
: I'ftL's Of pupils are invited. oct l9-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

r.. STORE FOR RENT.--1he new three
- story BRICK STORE, on the north SIDE
OF King street, recently occupied by George X
Blackjack as an auction and Dry Goods Store,
Is Tor rent. The situation OF THIS property IS IN
a BUSINESS part OF the city, and its complete
ar!ansesar.t, TOR any kind OF mercantile busl-
ness, renders it very desirable. apply neg;
door, 10 HuLsT y Co, or J. A. M!LECRN,
corner OF Kng and Washington SIS. mn 23--'i
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Alexandria, Oct Is, 1858.

Rar Several Communications on hand,
will lie attended to, 10 the order in which
thew were received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19
Tn. Rank OF the Old Dominion.

Conuars,ye statement of the condition Of the
Bank OF the Old Dominion and Branch, Sept
81 1881, and September ~, 1893.
1857. 1858.
Brs receivable. S5342O3 OF $402,5o7 70
Virginia State stocks
and guaranteed ~
bonds 4oOJ4u w ooo,ooo w
BANKING house. ll,766 80 1851 AZ
Property account, zoo O.
Current expenses, 2,313 70 Zr<<' 81
lu,eIes, Cue by State
OF Virginia, 1880 40 lo2 80
Due by banks and
bankers. 1854 Al 23,4lS O3
Notes OF and checks
on banks in TINS
Naie, 16,494 % 2f,2o@ ~
Noe: Of banks out
o: State, l,2lo w
Com 57,l29 81 T,T2l "a
Socks, o,o2l 80
P.Oat and loss, 276 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

NOR KENT-A WHARF, III good order,
L with a LARGE YARD adjoining. This
property is well located Tor a Coal depot, Lum-
Der, or Wood. Yard.
~ Also, TWO LARGE WAREHOUSES;,
..II&&4.on the wharf, we'll adapted Tor Commits
sion and Shipping houses.
Also. q mum Der OF VACANT LOTS, on Uni
on street, very desirable tor Plaster lots For
terms, enquire of GREEN BROTHER.
nov 2D--t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19
FauQncr. COUNTY, oct 5--2aWlm

al 900 CHALLENGE HEATER
I.UGU We are now receiving our
FALL SUPPLY of Cooking, Office, Church,
Hotel, Chamber, and PaTior STOVES, OF the
latest aud most approved patterns, amongst
when is the ceebrate, Pennsylvania, Old Do
minor, York Complete, Economist, and Char
ter OAK COCK STOVES and for Parlogs, Dan
ing Rooms, Chambers, Hotels, Churches, &c,
Backer's Patent and other RADIATORS; GYM
der AMI Open Front Stoves, Tor wood or coz! )
Air Tight Stores, o. Cast or Sheet Iron. We
have a! 80. SANFURD'S $1,000 CHALLENGF,
HEATER, the cheapest and most powerful
Heater in the world All o.; which we Will sell
cheap Tor casa, CT TO pnnctna! paying customers.
ISAAC KELL n BRO,
oct I4-eolm No Z3 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

yH 10 The Fotrs Of the Co,.ntyof Fduquier -
.,'tirzrNs j desire TO represent you in
.N legislature of our State, and therefore
,., ..ace myself as candidate ior your sutfra.
. ne approaching election.
,, ',U moi put myself before you as man Of
m,.. sa talents and extensive learning, but as
n,,s n'' man, well acquainted with the business
ION - :" o. lie, and thoroughly identified with
u, mos, nose interests and sympathies which
y.g rOH'nunl'les together.
So OTS,cI'Izens, must understand your wish
s,,s' -. promise you, if chosen, faithfully to
N p"ucaI opinions are we'll known to you,
a. ~ no comment in this briet address. All
MI, . d Tree light" and canvass which will
~ ,bs b. convention unnecessary, thus leaving to
R.r..saf sest liberty in the selection of your
slyanl Sti, gentlemen, your oo I"
~~0idef county, Va. oct 2-eotf
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TERMS accommodating Amy Information IN
relation to the FARM may be had By dPPhca-
ton TO the subscriber, or TO the following per-
sons-Robert A. Mayo, esq, DR.. F W koddy,
Richmond; DR.. a. TaIiaierro, CoIPepeF Court
House, or DR.. H. D. Tallaterro, Orange Court
House. La" II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19
$I,O9l,45s 90 $9Ol,sse as

CsP.sl sock, 405,2OO 90 4O5,OoO W
D., % banks and
taIl-s, 54,34S 54 56,o70 10
Individual dep osits
az certificates of
t:yos, l9S,O73 40 lle,392 81
Discount and inter-
- account, 1922 81 3,lao w
ncaarge account, 3ls 81 34e u
Cor,nggn, iund, 22,26O 90 20,260 90
Circulation 4U4,025 90 1884, $50 w
Cess oi suit, IL 2s
l,7eddyltends, 1910 SO 1850 20
Surplus ilrd, lA39 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

0OOTS AND SHOES made and repaired IN
II the neatest possible manner, at Inc Ne"
Cbeap Shoe Store, l02 Kins street. M
.n'"P Z. B. POISAL CO..
,o ., opposite winners Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

THE MILITARY At TIE FAIR.-Thc Alex
andria Rifemen visited the fair Of the ladies
connected with the Nj. +. Church, South,
now in progress a. Sarepta Hall, last night,
10 full winter uniform. 1t is needless to
add that they were the observed and their aP-
pcarauce there attracted q very large crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

A VALUABLE FARM FOR shLE.-I ne
y valuable FARM OF the late Z. {. Ialla,
zero. deceased, in CuIpeper county, is offered
for sale. privately. This Farm IS on the Rapid
an river. adjoining the Rapidan Station, Orange
and Alexandria Railroad, the Station being Only
few hundred yards from the dwelling house
and barn. 1t contains SIX HUNDRED and
THIRTY ACRES, is highly productive, sitna-
ted in beautiful country, and surrounded by
- a most desirable neighborhood. Ihe
iss:& BUILDINGS are convenient and IN good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

lt0c,' aaiik-The Ladies Of St. Mary's (Catho-
S.r5, y. lake pleasure in announcing to their
IA, >, sll me public, that they will oper a
". ~. AGei4can Hall, on the evening Of the
t.s 10 'n;. 4 variety Of Fancy and Useful Arti-
:,,o,.5s .I -, Inc taste and wants Of all, will be
,p.a,s,o'l' and the means offered of spending
ab. ,H,i' ana agreeable evening. The proceeds
cel,.. rP'Iec 70 the Free School House. now in
:, erection. oct l4-dtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

NrOTICE.-A meeting OF the stockholders
y OF the Fire Insurance Company OF Alex
anGria. vii! BE- held al the Office o! the ComHan;
on Monday, the frs; day OF November next, for
the purpose OF holding an election Tor twelve
Directors, 10 serve the ensuing year. BY order
Of the Board &. W. WATTLES, Secretary.
oct IS-eotNoyI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

81 FOR KENT-The commodIons three
3, 4 story brick DWELLING and STORE, No.
~ North Royal street, is for rent, on very rea'
sonable terms, 10 good tenant The house IS
in excellent condition, and fitted up in the best
style. Water and Gas have been introduced
and for business stand and dwelling, Is most
desirable. possc ssion given on the 10th OF NO
vember. Apply to .
JOHN I. CREIGHTON, or
oct l4-dtf JAMES ROACH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

vgNRAS-I5 hell chests OF fresh Gunpo"ieF'
Imperial, and Black TEAS, OF superior
QUALITY Iust received and for sale by ~
nc.I2 J. 4 DIXON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.
Y i offer tor SALE privately, the FARM
upon which now reside, containing $50 ACRES.
Ii not disposed OF before, it will be offered at
public auction, on the 20h day Of Odo5T -
This Farm offers great inducements 10 the Pur.
chaser, from its locality being within miles o.
Nitchells Station, and i Of the Rap.Gan AID
thereby brought into in'nciis.5 connection, by
railway, with Richmond AM Alexandria j IS
beautifully situated in one OF the best neIghboE-
hoods in the State, lying on the Rapitan River
for about one mile. The farm is divided into
five fields The Improvements are com'ofta-
r. Portable DWELLING, with six rooms,
.Es:a, and all other necessary out-houses.
A more particular description is unnecessary.
as those wishing to purchase will examine
for themselves. For further description, APP
ply to J. c. GREEN, at Culpeper CT House, or
the subscriber at Mitchell's Station.
Terms accommodating and made known OH
day OF sale. WIN. A. KobEhi9oN'
Culpeper County, sep l5-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19
EEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
1 BUCKINGHAM. VA-The Fall Session OF this
Institution will open on the 22d Of SEPTEMBER.

EEMALE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
I BUCKINGHAM VA-The Fall Session OF this
Institution will open on the 22d Of September.
-FACULTY:-
Rev. JNO. C.. BLACKWELL, A. NJ, President
and Prof. OF Natural Science and Ethics
J. J POTTS, A. M Prot. OF Mathematics and
Ancient Languages.
ARNAUD PREOT, Prof of Modern Langua-
ges and Music.
MRs. f. A. pREoT, Assistant in French and
Music.
Miss S. A. COBB Instructress in Ornamental
Branches and Assistant in Music.
Assistant in Music.
Terms per Session Due IN .fdrance
Board including fuel, lights, and washing, S5O w
Latin or Greek, or both. ............ oo
Modern Languages, each. ............. o.
Music on Piano or Guitar. ..."..... ~ w
Vocal Music, no charge
Drawing, different kinds of Painting, and dill
ferent kinds of Needle Work, at usual charges.
Among the many advantages the Institute
affords to young Ladies wishing 10 obtain tho
rough education may be mentioned the fact, that
two of the Professors and their families, and,
also, all the Assistants, reside IN the Institute,
and eat at the same table with the young Ladies.
This arrangement enables the Students 10 OBJ.
tain aid in their studies whenever needed, and
secures proper attention TO their MANNERS, com
fort, and we'll being
Pupils coming by the James River Canal
will be met at New Canton, with suitable con-
veyances, b. writing to that effect to the Presi.
dent OF the Institute. Those coming by the
South Side Railroad, will secure conveyances at
reasonable rates, by writing 10 Col Richard A.
Booker. Farmvlile. Va. For further iniorma-
ton. address JOHN c. BLACKWELL,
ang 1-eo3m Gravel Hill. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

A VALUABLE AND HIGHLY IMPROVED
n FARM FOR SALE.-By virtue OF a de-
cree of the Circuit Court OF Fauquier County,
pronounced at September term. 1883, IL TIE
case OF Thomson VS.. Thomson" the underssn-
ed Commissioners therein named, will olrr Tor
sale, at public auction, to the highest bidder, on
the premises, on Saturday, III. 3Oth day Of Oc.o5,
1885 that valuable tract of LAND, situate near
the Plains Station, in said County, OF which Jas.
Thomson died seized and possessed, containing
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FOUR AND
THREE QUARTER ACRES. This FARM
is in high state of cultivaton-is well supplied
with WOOD and WATER, and possesses many
ad, antages. .-,,...
f7,-9 There is a comfortable DWELLiAI
d., HOUSE, and all necessary our.houses, Oh
IL. ne terms OF sale will be the following -
The purchaser 10 pay down, in casa, deposit
OF ten per centum upon the purchase money, ,oT
Inc residue, credits OF one, two and three years
10 be given, in equal installments, with interest
from the day OF sale, to be secured by the bones
OF the purchaser, with good persona! security
TO be executed at the time OF sale. Ii the par
chaser shall fail 10 complete his purchase on
confirmation OF the sale by the Court, the d-pa,.t
to be forfeited the title 10 be withheld aad he
land to be subject TO a resale un1er The iitare
order OF the Court, as further security tor Tie
deferred instaments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

RAILROAD MEErINGs.--Thea annual meeting
Of stockholders Of the Orange and Alexan-
dria Railroad Company, takes place to-mor-
row. The stockholders of the Manassas Gap
Company meet on Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

LONG BRIDGE.--The Superintendent for the
Commissioner of Public Buildings, gives no.
tice, that in view of the annual meeting of the
stockholders Of the Alexandra and Lyncbburs
AID the Manassas Gap Railroads during tho
present week in the city Of Alexandria, and de-
string to extend TO them every facility to visit
Washington, the repairs Of the Virginia draw
will be postponed until Monday morning, the
25th instant, from which time until Satur-
day evening, the Both inst, travel over the
bridge will be suspended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19
AUCTION SALES.

BY 5. J. McCORNICh .--AucTIoSEz9.
Commissioners SAhEOF NALJn III
I PROPERTY IN THE CITY or ALhA-
ANDRIA.-By virtue OF decree OF the 'irc'.l
Court of Alexandria county, rendered al us
May term, 1855 IN the suit OF Brockett W. ! nT-
ner and Fowle, the undersigned will, on Mod-
day the 18th day Of October, 1855, at II 0cocF,
III in front OF the Mayors Office, in the city OF
Alexandra, sell at public auction the follow
ing valuable real estate or so much thereof IS
will be sufficient to satisfy the said decree, VIZ:
No. l. A LOT OF GROUND on the north
west corner OF Queen and St. Asaph streets,
! fronting on Queen street about IS feet, and eX
tending back northwardly SO feet u inches TO 4
ten feet alley. This LOT is improved by a two
iszl story BRICK HOUSE, known as tue
III Alexandria Academy
No q A LOT adjoining the above mention
ed lot No. l, on the west fronting on Queen
street about 90 feet, and extending back 50 feet
II inches to the said 10 feet alley This LOT
is improved with large three story BRICK
rHss DWELLING, lately occupied by K. l..
FIJI Brockett.
IERMs-One-tenth of the purchase money in
cash, the residue at 8, ~, and Is months, from
the Jav of sale For the deferred payments,
the bonds OF the purchaser with security Will be
required, bearing interest from the day OF sale
And the title retained until the bonds are paid
WILLIAM H. FOWLE,
sept l6-2awtds commissioner
II The above sale is postponed until N0n'
day, the la day Of November, at the same time and
Mace Toct i9-eotsl w. H. F., Comm'r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

For MISUNDERSTANDING Alexandria Rifle.
men and the officers of the Mount Vernon
Guards, are to leave this morning, in the
cars for Winchester, which place they have
been invited to visit by the Morgan Cont
nentals. They will, no doubt, have most
agreeable time. The Fair Of the Valley A.
ricul,ural Society, commences there to-mor-
rowi and number OF other military compan-
les have been invited TO attend the opening
and will be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19
HEFLEB0WER, Proprietor

j. J. ROBERTS, Assistant.
IL Travellers and citizens are informed that
By leaving their names at the office OF the CITY
Hotel. tary Will always be certain ct beng
conveyed on thrir journey IN proper time, mat
beng the Office for Waaley's Omnibus Line.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-19

FoG.-There was yesterday morning very
heavy fog, which impcded navigation on the
river. A collision occurred between two
schooners, just below Fort Washington. one
of which, loaded with sweet potatoes, was
sunk.