Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
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CANDIDATES. Nine candidates have been
already announced for the office of Superip-
tendent of Police, of this city; and we have
heard Of three more, who will be "Out' be
fore the election. For the Office of Commits
sioner of the Revenue, three candidates are
announced, and there will be two or three
more. For Sheriff, there are so far but two
candidates. The election for Commissioner
of the Revenue and Sheriff does not take
place until next May. The election for Su-
perintendent Of Police, and other municipal
officers, takes place in March.
SINGULAR VISITOR On Monday, perturb-
ed looking individual made his appearance in
the Capitol rotunda, and inquired anxlously
for Judge Douglas, with whom, he said, be
had business Of Importance trat would not
admit of delay. His language at first was
sufficiently coherent to induce the officer on
duty TO lend sn ear to the inquiry; but
question or two addressed to the anxious
man, showed him to be As mad as a March
hare" He proclaimed that his name war
Ferdinand, and though at present residing
in the f,hy-towu Of Alexabdria. he was OF
royal blood, and was a lineal descendant
from that Ferdinaxd Of Spain who had some
thing to do with the discovery of America
But this bad nothing to do with bis mission,
which was to inform Judge ID. Of great na-
-, ;,k
in bis opinion, 1.-The Little GIaut" was the
only man able to avert. lie vas in possession
OF reliable Information that q trightiul war
was about to break out between Russia and
the United Sites. He knew it, because he
had seen blood on the beak Of the American
eagle and had come up from Alexandria by
the first boat that morning to sound the
alarm. The officer assured him that Uncle
Samuel and the Russian Bear were on the
triendiesy terms, and alter which he escort.
ed the descendant Of King Ferdinand to the
Capitol gate, and started him On bis return
trip to Alexandria - Wash Star.
W. ARRENTON HOI SE.-lhe unierslgn-
w Ell taxes great pleasure III Informing his
many friends and acquaintance both tar md
near that ne has taken sole charge OF this well
known HOTEL and is nuw prepared 10 give to
every one VINO may cnOse 10 call, acCommUda-
tons of the very bet kind He has engaged
"a an assistant tue services OF Mr.. Hugh /.
kemprr who Is known 10 the community as
gentleman admirably qualified tor the position.
A most excellent and convenient BAR Is attach
ed to the House, where superior LIQCoHS and
SEGAR> will be kept AZ all times The Warren
renton House is situated In the centre at the
town, OH main street, and thereby entirely con
vrnlent TO all. Porters will be- at thu cars nom
Ing and evening 10 escort passengers up. The
Proprietor hopes that hrs friends will not forget
him and end feels confident that hr can give sal
lslacron 10 all who may soIourn with hun
JAMES DESHIELDS.
Warrenton. Va, Jan lI-eo2m
IAIRFAN FARM FOR SALE-Intpnding
10 remove 10 the South, | will sell my
FARM III Fairfax County, near Lees Station,
about fourteen miles from Alexandria, contain
ing about THREE HUNDRED ACRES, one
hundred cleared, about fifty acres IN clover tue
balance heavily IImbered. Also my HOUSE
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. Farm.
ing Utensils, Stock, Provisions, &c, &c, indeed
every thing necessary for any one wishing to
buy home There Is fine young ORCHARD
or the place, with five hundred young trees
Application may be made TO w. h. MAR
BURY, esq, at Farmers Bank. Alexandria, or
address the subscriber, Lees Station, Fairfax
County. Virginia. h. VI. SIMPSON.
Fairfax County, Va, jan 9--eolm
THHE SUBSCRIBER wishing to return South
offers tor sale the place upon which he
resides, consisting OF TWENTY AND 4 HALF
ACRES, situated in Fairfax County, upon the
old Leesburg Road, when separates it from the
grounds OF the Theological Seminary.
755t, The DWELLING is a two story frame
I'll building, Completed in the Fall OF 1900
containing FIVE good sized rooms, exclusive OF
kitchen, storeroom, and pantry. A we'll OF ex
celIent water al the door.
Its proximity to Alexandra, and the neighbor
hood aiordlng the best society makes II desira
bic II only for a Summer residence
Possession given Immediately For terms,
&c, apply either through the Seminary Post
Office. or upon the premises, TO
Fairfay Co. iy27-eott A. C. SMETS.
C.Inl Runaway from the
wv farm OF the subscriber, in Charles
County, Md on the night OF the 7th inst, TWO
NEGRO MEN, who call themselves LOREN.
10 MATTlNGLY AND WILLIAM KEY
The former l. about twen; ght years old, six
feet hi h. OF a light coffee color, and has scar
near his lett temple, over an inch long The
latter, Is about twenty-one years old, about five
feet ten inches hIgn; very black. when spoken 10
has downward look; the part OF the eye usual
" white, IS of yellowlsh cast. When they
eft they had on Virginia :ul cloth, but took
all of their clothes OF any value, with them.
The above reward OF $50 zach, will be given, II
taken out OF the State, and SIS each, # taken
IN the State, and delivered TO me, or secured III
Jail, so that get them again.
WALTER A. HAISLIP.
Doncasier p O., Charles Co. Md ian l6-eott
GA REWARD. Runaway from the farm
OF the subscriber, near CentreyIll-,
Fairfax County, Va. on the night OF 9Th instant,
negro woman HARRIET, about IS years OF
age. black ) feet 3 OF / inches nigh. and tolera.
bly, likely. she was purchased by OF Messrs.
Dickinson Il Hill, In Richmond and formerly
came from King George County will give
the above reward If returned 10 me, or secured
SO that can get her. A. ). GRlGSBI.
Fairfax County Va, nov 2S-eoti
VERY DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE AT
Y PRIVATE SALE-The subscriber hav-
Ing determined 10 change his location offers Tor
sale the following LOTS OR PARCELS OF
LAND
Lot No. |. Containing between FORTY AND
FIFTY ACRES situated AT the Junction OF the
Alexandria Turnpike and the Georgetown dirt