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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-15
LIBERTY HALL!
nONEAU'S MAGNIFICENT
- MOVING MIRROR OF
AUSTRALIA AND THE

AUSTRALIA AND THE
CELESTIAL EMPIRE,
EVERY EVENING THIS WEEK!
And on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons,
AT IHREE O'CLOCK
IT Admission % cents-ChIdren Is cents.
Gentlemen. uuaccompanied by Ladies, TO Par
quette, III cents extra
~ ON WEDNESDAY ard SATURDAY
AFTERNOONS. SCHOOL CHILDREN will
be admitted tor TEN CENTS. oct ll-dr
AND AGENCY The subscriber respect
1 4 fully Informs his friends and the public,
tha; he has removed from Alexandra 10 the
CITY of Baltimore, in tae State OF Maryland,
WHERE he has opened LAND AGENCY OF
FlCE, No 243, Bahinlyre street, Ter the purpose
o. selling LANDS in the States OF Virginia and
Mary land, also, HOUSES and LOTS Ill the
cities OF Alexandria aud Baltimore.
Having been Land Agent tor many years
in the city OF Alexandria ant pretty generally
known. ne hopes from strict attention 70 the IN
teres; OF all who may entrust the sales OF her
lands and lots 10 hun, aided BY the facilities
now afforded him by means OF his present To-
cation, TO deserve the patronage OF generous
public.
Persons who have LANDS or LOTS to dis.
posa OF, or any in want Of suCn, By add: eSsng
him. Baltimore Maryland giving snort de.
scIip,ion OF their lands and lots, numbe- Of
acres, with Post Office address, postage paid,
shall receive in return one OF ms BLANK Forms
specifying charges Tor selling which, if appro
we'd, they will fill up and return to him. His
charges in all cases will be moderate TO suit the
times. GEORGE WHITE, Agent.
Baltimore, Nd, oct l5--eo3t
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MARBLE ID.

n L,esburg, on Tuesday evening, October
m, by me Rev. 0. a. Kinsolving, ALEAAN-
DER il ROGERS, and JULIA, only daughter
nj pI Tso.. Clagett, all OF Loudoun county,
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NOTiCE-The copartnership existing he
! y tween the undersigned under me firm OF
Fleming Il DOUG LASS. is di solved TINS
day, by mutual consent. Those indebted TO the
late nTm. are required 20 make immediate pay
ment 10 ,lthrr o! VINO are authorized to use
tie fro name IN setil, meut
ANDREW ]. FLEMING,
oct l2-eo2w j F. DOUGLASS.
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T F.. DOUGLASS mas thi. day opened at
u the corner OF King and s., Asaph streets,
a FAMILY GROCERY, and will constantly
have Oh hand re and choice assortment OF
the very b-st articles, which he will sell al low
prices Tor cash, ard respectfully invites his
friends. and a who are IN search o. bargains
m call and nurrhasp oct PIT
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Is44s :ss sas sii-...i
INSTRUMENTATION Of THA UNITED
STATES AND VIRGINIA CENTRAL
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES.
NTOTlCE is hereby gwen that members OF
7 the Virginia Central Agricultural Society
Who may come over the route Of this company
between Washington and Richmond on the oc
casion of the Exhibition of the Uni ed States
and Virginia Central Agricultural Societies, 10
be held in Richmond, commencing on Monday,
25th October, will be allowed the privilege OF
returning fee. and ticket 10 that Ell CT Can De
obtained OF any agent OF the company al TIE
time OF taking passage tor Richmond provided
the Societys certificate OF membership Is eXh''
b.ted to sucn agent at the time OF purchasing
ticket for Redmond Persons will not BE- al
10 ed the privilege ri returning tree after be-
coming members in Richmond
SAMUEL RUTH, Sup't. Trans.
n. B Tickets not Transferable, and good only
from Friday. I'D October, TO Monday, lst No.
vembrr, 1888. inclusive.
NOTICE-Per.ons desirous of sending stock
or other articles over the road Of this company
intended for exhibition at thu UGIted States and
Virginia Central Agricultural Fairs. held at
Richmond. will be charged the usual freight
rates Should such stock or othsc articles be
returned in the hands at the sam" owner, no
furthrr charge will b. made. Persons wishing
to send stock mus, give FOUR days notice 10 the
Depot 4 gent so that proper cars may he prov'-
trd. SAMUEL RUTH, Sup't Trans
Otfice T. + 4 p. + X. Co. Richmond.
p. ). Members OF the Virginia State Agrlcul-
tural Society wishing 10 attend the exhibition %
b- held at Petersburg. commencing OF I'd No
venbcr, can return FREE, and ticket to that
effect can be procured, PROVIDED the Eociety
certificate is exhibited 20 the Company's Agent
at the time OF taking passage TOR Ricamond.
Tickets not transferable, and good ONLY from
22d inst. TO the Eth November, 1873, inc usiye.
oct li--eot24Hct SAM'L. RUTH, Supt.
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I,LAGETT x DOD>ON, Extensive dealers
I in ali kinds OF superior U RNl ! r
DRY GOODS No 4. Market Spacc.--We take
great pleasure in announcing TO housekerpers
and all who expect shortly 10 commence house
keeping. that our stock OF goods IN the above
line IS now very complete in all departments.
The First Floor (BasempnO-ls filled with
large stock Of Elegant Floor OilCiO;hs IN all
the newest ard most approved designs and quail
lies. AIs,. Cocoa and Canton Mdttlngs, all
widths. Door Mats. SC. &c.
The Second Floor (Grourd Entrance)-ls fill
ed " tn an immense assortment OF Carreongs,
consisting OF a great variety OF new and elegant
designs and extra heavy Three-ply, Double In
grain, Wool Dutch. and Ven'lan. IN all widths
Also. Crumb Cloths, DTusgets, Rugs, and Door
Mats in pleasing variety.
The Linen Room (S4me Floors filled with
very extensive stock Of all kinds OF the very
pest grades Table and Bed Linens IN every
conceivable style and quality which has fame
Tor excellence Also, BED Quilts. Toilet Covers,
Elegant French and English Furniture Chlntz's,
DImIties. Blankets, Piano and Table Covers
The Second Story, Third Foo)- Is filled
with a superb and magnificent assortment OF
English Tapestry. Brussels CarPetlrgs, IN all
grades OF quality. at prices wonderfully low,
and Rugs 20 match
uur Curtain Department is on this floor,
which is G,Ied with all that Is new, ell CANT, and
desirable Tor the Curtains for windows OF all
kinds OF apartments, from the most gorgeous
Six. Damask Broca'elle, down 10 the lowest
priced Nslino.
The Third Story Fourth FIooD-Is filled
with all that is novel in the latest productions,
from the ooms OF France and England. in Gu
perb Medallion Winton, ard other sty les F'lvet
Carpeting., some in the style oil Louis Nv,
with their Rugs 10 match.
Our prices are warranted 10 BE- quite as low as
those OF any OF the Northern cities, whilst our
selections are from the very first hands.
Thcsp who 1--we out OF tie city can have their
Carpr,ipgs cat 10 fl their rooms and sent home
with the creates, facility without trouble.
CLAGkTT Il DCDSrN.
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DOOTS, CATERS, SHOES, &c, &c "A
ID general assortment OF Boots Caters, Shoes.
SC. Nc. tor Ladies, Gentlemen, Misses, Boys
AMI ChllIrens wear, OF the best materials and
workmanship, Can be louTd at
HARMON BURNS,
4OS Pennsylvania Avenue, between Al and 9Th
streets a few doors east OF National Hotel.
Washington, sep lS-eo2m
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sa'VeE arnS
cstE&s.
By MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

New YORK. Ou. l4.--Last evening, at
about balf.past eight O'Clock, the steamer
Empire State ran down and destroyed small
sloop, the Exchange. Of Dartmouth. bound
from Newport to Bristol. The accident &C.
CURED off Sandy Point about ten miles north.
east of Newport, The steamer being on Der
passage from Fall River. Captain Ford, Of
Bristol, r. | , who had chartered the sloop
for the trip, was passenger on board 81 her,
and was lost. The crew, consisting of three
men were taken off by boat from the steam
CT, the sloop still floating, although com
plete wreck.
NASHVILLE, Oct. Is The fight on the fair
grounds to-day was u desperate affair, orici
mating in a f.miy leud. Twelve or fifteen
persons were engaged. Sandy Owens was
killed and bis brother was dangerously
wounded. Gen. }. A. Battle and Samuel
Cowan were mortally, aud several others Sc
vcrely wounded.
New YORK Oct 1.-The arrival Of the
Philadelphia from Havana, on the 9Th inst,
brings the following additional particulars
of the late explosion Of the Arsenal in that
city The loss of life, as lar as has been
ascertaned, was III; aud the number Of
wounded, l2S. The lyss of property is esti-
mated q, 81 900 900.
New YORK, Oct. II The Indian Empire,
from Liverpool, on the 18th, with 100 pas
seneers, and the North Star, from the same
port on the och. with 200 passengers, in.
GLIDING Pecc,lomoni and number OF other
musical celebrities, arrived here this neon.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct l4.--Florence' actual
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NEW GOODS AND FASHlONS-DU
Y Il BRO, MERCHANT TALoRs. have the
pleasure o! announcing 20 their friends and Gus.
TONERS that they are now in receipt OF their
FALL and WINTER GOODS. OF the latest
styles and designs with the tall and winter fash.
ions. They are prepared 10 have all garments
made to order, IN their usual style OF elegance
and fashion DUVALL & BRO.
Wasilinurnn Snn D2-2tAM3Mil
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AIM a N hC.
1855
OCTOBER
M airline LIST.
PORT OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT Il


ARRIVED.
Schr Almeda Cartrght, New York, guano
to FoWle & Co.
Schr Fanny, Neal, New York to D. A. Lowe.
Schr Sarah z. Parker, Rogers, New York,
potatoes TO J. y. Harper.
Steamer Diamond State, kerwin, Baltimore,
to Wheat Il Bro.
SAILED
Brig Etna, Balson, ST. Johns, by Cazenove
& Co
by Fowle 4 Co.
Schr. Sophia Godfrey Williams, New York,
Schr Mountain Avenue, Winfield, New York,
by D. b Smith
Schr. Swan Collins, New York, by I. J
Mehafiey.
Schr. Alice Howell, New York, by Borden
Mining Co.
Schr. Hannah Matilda, Rutter, New York, by
Borden Mining Co.
Schr. Saco Mayhem. Troy, by Fowle & Co.
Schr Sarah Jones, Jones, New York, by d.
B. Smith.
Schr Lucy A., circuit, from Georgetown, d.
c, for Boston, arrived at Holmes Hole 18th
inst.
Schrs James House, Srrague, and Frances,
Connell, from New Haven: for Washington, ar
rived at New York, 18th inst.
Schr Highlander, Mayo, from Boston, for this
port, arrived al New York llth inst
Schr. Eben Sawyer, Snow, CID at Boston, for
this port, 18th inst.
NORFOLK. Oct. 1.-The schooner Ann d.,
from Geor getown, d. C., which put into this
port, on Saturday night has discharged her car.
20, (I7OO bbls OF -four and vii! go OF the ways
for repairs Immediately. The Ann D. was bound
to New York and sprung leak off New Point,
in Chesapeake Bay, on Saturday morning. The
damage Is not as great as was sxaected, only me
first tier OF barrels being partially wet
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DKOUN n CO, of Mddeburg, Va are Just
ID in receipt of their supply Of FALL and
WINTER GOODS, Cloths, Casslmeres Cassi.
net, Tweeds, Kerseys, Linseys, Blankets,
Flannel,, Yarns, Brown and Bleached Domes-
tics, embracing the latest style Of Ladies
and GentIemen's DRESS GOODS; very fire
selection OF Hats, Caps, Comforts, Gloves, Boots,
and Shoes, Bonnets, Ladies and Gen,lemens
shawis latest style of Ladies Cloaks, and va
Iiety OF FANCY GOODS; Hardware; Queens
ware; WOODWARD; Tin, and Stoneware; Groce-
rrs: Paints; Oils; Drugs; Bar Iron and Steel;
Plough Iron; Mould Boards, &c. They solicit
OF their friends an early call.
Niddfe5urg, sep 2S-eo2m
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( ,ROSS, LUGENBEEL 4 co, would call
the attention OF those who wish to puT
chase something more durable than has hereto.
tore been tifred for ChIid!ens wear, 10
MlTCHELL'S PATENT metallic / p
SHOE at Is cts, trial of which we arc con
fitent is only necessary 10 convince the pnrcha-
ser that il is the most durable Snoe that has
been tirreh tor sale in ths market.
oct l5--dlm
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( NINA, GLASS AND QUEENSWARE-
" Tie subscribers are now receiving per ships
New England and ABBY Blanchard" from
Liverpool their FALL SUPPLIES OF CHINA,
Glass and Queersware TO which they respectfully
call the attention OF County Merchants and the
trade generally, as they can and will sell goods
in their line as cheaP as they can be bought in
the United States.
senlS-enln & Il MILLER SON \ co
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H.xz Yark MaHkaf.

NV YORK, Oct. l4--Flour is heavy; State
a&lN IS; Ohio 81 eO6S5.20; Southern $50
$3.50 Wheat is heavy; red i0c.; white 1850
i5c Corn is heavy; mixed 7o67lc. Pork is
toiL mess Sic Lard is heavy at lo40l04c.
Waisssy is quiet al 22c. Stocks are higher but
irregular Va SIS 93s; Mo. SIS ST Sterling
Exchange on London firm at l0936llO.
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TNKENCH CLIMATIC subscribers are
I now receiving from the y. York Auctions,
fine assortment OF FRENCH CHINA, White
and Gold Band Dinner and Tea Sets, rich Vases,
Mugs, &c, &c, which they have purchased at
very low prices and are willing TO sell them at
a small advance Tor cash, or 10 punctua Gus
TONERS. r. H MILLER, son Il co.
sept lS-eolm
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct l4.--FIorence's actual
plurality is 335.
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n@ee STAN ps.

o Bureau attached to the hnsnce
The s'' ,be General Postofioe Department. s1,J
branch o., 'd direction Of the experienced ana
sd u'd1TI , l Assistant Postmaster, General
s5'ieSSI ig e.q., has become OF the most
J,a' N ;sls and extensive under the Govern
responsible PIE system ha. been brought to such
Gent 10. accuracy and simplicity that its
ps'is'il"un".' are considered as among the moss
tie G' 'ss quarter ending the 3o'h OF Septe%-
Fol- Toe ss ~ we're issued from this bursaushe
iioHlOs .. 9,49O,60O
me cent s'd"Ip .... 30,445,600
Three cent s''"f .. l27,680
Eve cent stamps . 1880
Tan cent s'a" 33l,35O
I".,,s cent stamps.
4l,l33,060
49,, .. $4,000
Al On I'D
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Sll5,6690l

. ""klP1s OF NoSEsTlC PRopuCE-T The receipts
=. Is market IN The last two weeks of some of
49,, 'S'ing staples of the country have been
., 'aise-in few instances enormous-as
a , ,' so 600 bbls. OF -four; $4,000 bushels
:, a' $4,000 bushels of corn; 10000 bush
,s.2 |" barley; 5000 bbls. OF beet; 5000 bbs. of
a.. 49, ,VVV packages of cheese; $4,000 pack
So '0tieT; 10000 bbls rosin; 1880 bbls.
~ w = !lipenlne; 1900 bbis crude turpentine.
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Fauquier, county, oct 5--2awlm

Anew STORE OPENED-LEWiS BAAR
mas the pleasure OF aEI ouncins 10 the cit
izeus of Alexandria, that lie has just opened at
No l3S, King street Lew FANCY and DRY
GOODS STORE. MILLINERY ESTABLISH.
MEAT, &c The Millinery department will be
under tho especial superintendent OF Mrs
BAAR, Gate Hiss Meyrnberg) and a lady OF the
highest taste and OF tried ability has been en-
- ged Ia attend 10 DRESS MAKING, TRIM
MING &c. The Ladies are invited TO call, and
arr assured that any orders with which they
MAJ favor he establishment, will be executed
20 - err entire satisfaction s.pZo
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4 VALUABLE WORk.-7he I,gda6'e
~ Kingdom, or the Structure, 'ldssihca.
ton, and uses of Plants, illustrated upon the
natural system, by John LindIey, Ph ID. F.
K S and l.. S corresponding member OF the
institute Professor OF Botany in the University
Of London, with upwa'ds OF rwo hundred Illus
tra,ions-third London edition, with corrections,
and additional notes. Price IS.
+ Bram's .art. Mythology Introduction TO the
study OF Art.Mythology, by Or. Erriol Braun,
translated by John Grant, in one fine quario
volume, containing one hundrsd splendid plates,
with sixty pages of letter press descriptions
Price IS.
oct Is ROBERT BELL, g., King.st.
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W. ONDERFULLY CHEAP-At the Old
w cheap Shoe Store Of CROSS, LUGEN
BEEL & co, No "a, EHg.Sree', WAA
LEATHER BOOTS are being sold at the W..
precedented low price Of - IS, and Mems KIP
BOOTS at ~ 50. Those who are in want OF
CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES, would had II 10
their advantage 10 examine our well selected
stock, before purchasing elsewhere.
nct lh-dlm
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INn PACKAGES Double Refined Loaf,
wv Crushed, Graduated, and Coffee Sugars
10 bids superior Porto Rico
10 = Moiasses
20 bbs. Golden Syrup
10 bags Rio Coffee, (part prince
10 casks Machine Oil
IS boxes prime Cheese
40 /" Rosin Soap
$50 bags Shot, assorted numbers
10 boxes strictly prime Cavendish Tobac.
CO. now receiving and daily expected, Tor sale by
J. H. McVkIGH n son,
oct IS Prnca.strert Wharf.
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n FAIR-rhe Ladies OF ST Mary's (Catho-
lic) Church. take pleasure III announcing to their
friends, and the public, that they will open a
FAIR, at American Hall, on the evening OF the
18th inst variety OF Fancy and Useful Ara
cles, to suit the taste and wants of all, will be
disposed of, and the means offered OF spending
a pleasan, and agreeable evening. The proceeds
to be applied to the Free School House. now IN
course OF erection. oct la-du
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/ ,ALTON'S LARGE MAP OF The UNI
I TED STATES, beautifully mounted on
rollers, price $40 For sale by
ROBERT BELL,
oct IA g. King street.
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A black snake measuring 8 feet 3 inches
iu length, and g. inches 10 circumference,
was killed in Petersburg, On Wednesday.
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S,EGARS.-l5,OOO choice genuine Imported
HAVANA SEGARs, in store, 10 which
invite the particular attention OF the lovers OF
the weed: also medium grades OF other kinds
IS boxes fine TOBACCO, Tor sale by
octI3 J. L. DOUGLASS.
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'2s,YA 4 TENNESSEE RAILROAD annex
asiaen,n' OF The receipts on this Road for the
moths Of July and August, 1857, and also for
IL ssme months OF 1858:
An received on freight
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q To The Voters Of the Countyof FGuQue =
FELLOW CITIZENS i desire TO represent you in
the next Legislature OF our State, and therefore
announce myself as candidate for your sut:a.
ees at the approaching election
do not put myself before you as man OF
brilliant tai ents and extensive learning but as a
practical man, well acquainted with the business
pursuits OF life and thoroughly identified with
you in those interests and sympathles which
bind communities together.
Fellow citizens, must understand your wish
es, and promise you if chosen, faithfully to
represent them.
My political opinions are we'll known 10 you,
and need no comment in this bret address. AL!
I ask is "a free fight" and a Canvass which wall
render convention unnecessary, thus leaving to
YOU the largest liberty in the selection OF your
Representatives. | am. gentlemen, yonr obi.
servant. JohN ". oFIh HAM,
Fauouier county. Va, oct 2-eou
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1858-10-16
Autumn Hints.

Farm lie in autumn Is delightfully."- varied.
There is corn o. husk, potatoes 10 dig, apples
20 gather, cider 10 make. land 10 plough, rye
10 sow turnips 10 pull, cellar o. bank, cracks
% stop, house 10 clean, Thanksgiving % attend
and winter 10 prepare for. Some people can
not bear much, and No they hay "blessed be
nothing," bat undor the hracug influence OF
New England October, tho most lovely and
lnsig0raling month OF al the year wo feel
Ike samson running away with the gates Of
GAIA on his back and Wishing that be- had
tumrihug else 20 carry. Men need work TO
develop them properly, and tho more the bet
Ter, provided they can do 10, a ship load
cd down 20 her guarda, but moving steadily
forward, is nobler sight than an empty ship,
Heating lnzlly like q feather 10 return from
this digresslon, those who have corn 90 husk
may need 90 he reminded that corn will curo
better II cIhhed without husking than II
huskod at first The advantage Of doing this
Is that the erowdiEg labor Of autumn may be
carried further into tho leisure Of winter.
llusknR machines obyiate cold finger work.
cheap husking machine II sharp hnichet
that cuts cob aud husk or nt one blow.
Among labor saving implements 10 agrioul,
ilrn there ls no greater want than Potato
digger. We speak not now Of an lrishman,
There Is no work Of the farm moro llhlrilus
or gro,eling than this. II Is prrtty good
day work for one man o. scratch up 20
bushels and house them, We have bcrn hc-
hind the curtain and heartily wish Gnmo in
genious mechanic knew the dinculirs to hc
overcome. Some tell us to plough them out
aud harrow thom up This viii answer ifonc
iy not particular about saving the whole crop.
We have seen a machine shaped like adouhlo
plough with long Stats on the mold boards
Tor sitting the dirt from the potatoes, but we
La. tttFtL
mellow ground. A universal potato digger,
one that will give us the potatoes IN baskets,
regardless OF weeds, tops aud stones, il the
thing needed. This way gentlemen churn
makers You can work 20 better advantage 10
spread liilc.-SpTHQhch RepublicaH.