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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

WHEAT-Ihe market durlng the week Has
.,,n,eI 10 material change. In consequence
....Eya- receipts and small stocks, the trans
,..oo. nave been limited, principally to the
80 ,,aae, and our quotations nominally un'
changed. -.
WgE3T-The market has been very quiet,
and the receipts light, though Tor the past day or
-. .,o-s has been a noticeable increase. Prices
in ,s early part of the week gave way, ana
.rc- then there has been no reaction, the mar
-, rfo.,ry al ll2Gl2Oc. for inferior lots OIL
v,i,s. and l25GlZ6c. Tor fair do. Sales OF red
r,ror,ed Yesterday on Change at l2OGl2oc'
;r f.r 10 GOOD. The demand is fair, especial
J.; .OT red.
CORN-The demand is active, and the offer
inc. show a slight Increase. We notice sales OF
w.j;e q, soGolc.. mixed sue. by weight. There
was . sample. uhe first of the season. OF new
yellow Corn which brought CSC. by measure.
RYE-TAe supply is light, while there is a
fall demand. Our quotations have undergone
10 change during the week, and the market clo'
sci steady. with sales at 75c. for inferior-prlme
NAY be quoted at soc.
OATS are still in active demand, with a very
small supply. We continue to quote 4U1a5c.,
bu, the sales are only in very small lots.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are quiet and
unchanget-sales unimportant, and quotations
unchanged. Provisions are steady, with iair
sales.--future has been no change Ill prices since
our last report. Plaster is in good demand and
ir supply, at quotations given above. The de-
nalt ,Or Fertilizers has somewhat abated, and
ne sales for the week indicate a falling OIL
Prices are without change since our last report
TIE Ia'es of Freights are unchanged, though
somewhat weaker. The supply of Coal at tht
xaarves is not so great, and vessels are more
abundant. The Fuel market presents no change
V-a'.var
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
Coal Trade.

to- the week ending Saturday, October 10th,
S''t u tons OF coal were shipped over the
cumberland and Pennsylvania Railroad, 1858,
y ,oos over the road OF the Georges Creek and
10" company, and l,9lOUS over the road OF
@' CUMBERLAND Coal and lion Company, max
Ns al aggregate Tor the week from the whole
coai region OF 9s42.l4 tons. Total shipments
70. he year from the entire region 4e0,7ss.l7
"'s. During he season 1895 canal boats
Jared his port, carrying 07,045 Is tons Of
,'a'. During the week ending October 20, 81
vas cleared this port, carrying 7,e26.l4 tons
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
Aki-,F (.
rlAhiSG LAST.
pchr os ALEXANDRIA, OCTOBER -
ARRIVED.

ARRIVED.
Schr. Grin Govt, Smlih, Norfolk, TO Master.
Schr. Highlander Mayhem, Boston, TO VI. FL
bridge.
Schr. Back BiIi, Weaver, Richmond, 10 Bor-
den Mining Co
Schr. L. P. Pnaro, Cranmer, Richmond, TO
Master.
Steamer Diamond State, Kerwin, Baltimore,
to Wheat 4 Bro.
SAILED.
Scar .Amos FauiHeubmg, Rogers, New icTN,
by ~. Mehat!ey.
MEMORANDA.
Barque +. williams, Cornwall, hence at Bos-
ton 20ih.
Schrs. Sarah Ruen, Douglas, loT Georgetown,
CID. AZ New YORK, Goth inst Alice, Howell,
rom THIS port: Empire, Osborn, ami |. Toucy,
GouId, from Georgetown, arrived at do. same
day.
Sch1s. Ebcn Sawyer, Snow, from Boston, for
this port. and Ocean Herald. Clifford, from East
mort. for do, arrived at New York 18th inst.
Schr. Tram Smith, McGivern, for this pert,
sailed from Foll River 10Th inst.
Schr. Vcmdoyi, Bray, for this port, sailed from
Rockiand 10Th.
Schrs. John Champion Sharp, TOR Georgetown,
and Monsoon, Craumer, for this port, cleared al
Philadelpnla, 10th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
A sturgeon Caught.

This morning a sturgeon, weighing nearly
one hundred pounds, was discovered foun-
dering 10 the shallow water Of the river above
the Aqueduct. Two mea went In to cap.
ture il and succeeded after some effort. One
of them, an eager son Of the Green Isle,
seized the sturgeon 10 his arms and gave
it an unpleasant hug. The fish turned over
in tho water and 20, his antagonist under
and threatened &c drown him If be did not
relax bis hoid. Patrick did not yield, but
gave him aicesh hug, aud thus made Sim take
another torn, whicn put the sturgeon down
and gave bis rider q breathing spell. A. the
fight promised to he nearly an even thing the
other man folded his arms ana looked on,
simply saying 10 Pat not TO give M as long
as he was ~ top half Of the time" And so
they continued to roll until at last the tsh
give up and was towcd ashore: The straa-
ger in our waters no doubt came from Lake
Erie by the canal and went into the river by
the waste weir Of tie Weigh l. OK, when
empires near the place where he Was captur-
rd.--R~ck.stsJ ORION.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

New CoRN.--We noticed on Change yes.
terdsy the first sample of new yellow corn,
which has been in our market this season.
Ii was Of a LOT OF 80 bushels from Westmore.
land County, and was consigned to Messrs.
Robinson & Payne. 1t was sold at Is cents
per bushel, by measure.
REsrITE.-Cbas ii. Barrett who was con-
victed of the murder of Reeve Lewis, in March
last, in company with Henry Williams, and
who was sentenced to be hung 10 the jail
yard at Washington, yesterday, has been the
object Of the clemency of the President, so
far as to gain for him a respite of the SEN
tence for TWO weeks, until the 5th of Nosem-
Der, proXlmo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
oct IA eoimisi

NOTICE.-The ccpartnership existing be
y tween The undersigned, under the hrm OF
FLEMING Il DOUGLASS, is dissolved, this
day, by mutual consent Those indebted to the
late firm, are required % make immediate pay
mpnt 70 either ot Us VIZ" Hre authorized 70 US
the firm name III settlement.
MNDhEW J. FLEMING,
oct l2-eo2w J. f.. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER. -oCToBER %, 1853.

Oh BOXES and barrels Double Refined, Loaf,
e(O Crushed, Grauuiafed, Powdered, and b
and G. Coffee SUGARS.
~ hhds. and barrels New Orleans, Prime Porto
Rico. and Extra Golden SYRUPS.
40 boxes 4, aud s, best Sperm. Chemical Sperm,
and Adanautlne CANDLES.
40 bags Government Java, Laguyra, Santos, and
Rio COFFEES.
20 half chests Gunpowper, Imperial, Young Ny
son. Oolong. and English Breakfast TEAS,
selected with great care for the retail trade.
20 boxes Magical Detersion SOAP.
40 " Extra Family, No. l Pale. and Dark
Soap
4 casks Shoulders and Sides BACON.
8 tierces HAMS.
3 bbls. prime No. l LARD. For sale by
oc,,5 ] F. DOUGLASS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

" FAlR.-Ine Ladies oi 81 Mar c'"'no-
Iic) Church, take pleasure IN announcing Z" their
trends, and the public, that they VIII open 4
FAIR. at American Hall, on the evening OF 'ne
,Stb inst. :. variety OF Fancy and Useful Ar'''
cles, 10 suit the taste and wants Of all, VIII be
disposed OF, and the means offered OF spend'"g
a pleasant and agreeable evening. lhe proceeds
TO be applied TO the Free School House now IN
course OF erection. "'i tut
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

5000 i Nb@AsD on 'ss "issi Of ', !Re l iPs
instant, a negro boy called BENNETT, a mu-
latto, about Is or Is years old, 3 feet 5 inches
in height, thin, and quite good looking, and very
polite. he was well dressed when he left. but
the clothes he had on are not ememb ered. !
will give the above reward OF $500, for him, il
taken out OF the state, and secured so that get
him again. He lett in company with two other
negro boys. Isep 22-eottl A. S GRlGSBY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Fifth annual exhibition Of the Virginia
Mechanics Institute, commenced, n Rich
mond, on Wednesday night. AS compared
with the former exhibitions, the present one
is considered to be greatly superior TO them
all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Richmond Wing s~ays:-"The hume
rous friends Of John NJ. Patton, esq, will be
gratifed TO learn that his condition has im-
proved within the past day or two. lie is
now consid cred to be convaiescent, or, at
least, past The Immediate danger OF disaolu-
ton, which threatened hin, at the close OF
last week"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

- Lln FRUIT TREES FOR SALE
0O.OOOaT The GREENwoop
NURSERIES,. situated on the Alexandria and
Leesburg Turnpike, near Falls Church, Fairfax
County, Va. All orders for Alexandra, Wash
ington, and Georgetown, will be DELIVERED
Printed catalogues sent to all who desire them.
e. All communication addresses to
T. B. MUNSON, Falls Church,
nov i2--.otf FairfaY Comfy. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

5000 s r%asn.@ seminary, os ',2% Als tas
andr.1. Va, on Sunday night, tue 18th inst, a
negro boy named CARTER. Said negro is a
bright mulatro, 5 feet, s or 9 inches nigh and
very we'll built. He is about 20 years old, and
has a very pleasant cOuntenance. ! will give
the above reward of $500. if taken out OF the
State and secured so that get nm again. Ad-
dress DAVID FllZhUGH, Fairfax c. H.,
sep l7-eotf or H. c. WARD, Alex, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

MACGREGOR'S VENTILATlNG STOVES.
T HAVE Oh hand the most complete assort'
mcnt OF COOK and PARLOk STOVES
ma, mas ever been offered III thus city. Among
my Cooks are the Diamond Rock, Nevada,
Comet. Wisconsin. Charter Oak, and Homestead.
Parior Stoves. Tor Coal, are the Macgregor Ven
t.!ating Stove, Backus Patent Radiator. New
Pattern Radiator, Parior Crates. parlor Cooks,
and Cylinder Stoves. ParIor Stoves, for Wood
are the Sell Regulators, Cottage ParIors, Oven
Parlors, Sheet Iron Air Tight, and SIX and Nine
Plate stoves. Washington STOVE POLISH,
STOVE rlFE, SHEET ZINC, &c.
EpT TIN WARE at wholesale, d. low As II
can be bought in Baltimore or any other city.
ii. !. GREGORY, IFS King street,
oct l6 opposite Marshall House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

ur To The Totcrs Of tie tO""'y@ FG"qnid -
rrIIow CITIZENS Il desire 10 represent you IN
the next Legislature OF onr State, ara therefore
announce myself as d candid'i ir Jour soi''a'
ges at ne approaching election.
8 10 no, nut myself before you as a man OF
hr;il;a,t talents and extensive learning, but as a
n]Jactica, man, well acquainted viii the business
pursuits OF life, and thoroughly Identified win
YOU in those interests and sympatnles when
bind communities together.
Fellow.citizens, l mus, understand yonr "isi!-
es, and | promise YOU, if chosen, faithfully 10
represent them. ,,o..r ;, Won
My political opinions are vel NHo%h 10 90" a.
| and need no COMMENT In this ofie' """!'ss IN IN
ast IS "a free fsht," and i canvass which Will
render a convention unnecessary rhns leaving 10
YOU the largest liberty in the selection OF ypnr
Representatives. an, gentlemen, y1It 90 /"
| servant. JUN
Fauauier county, Va, oct2-eott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

NEw YcsK. Oct. 22-Flour is quiet; State at
~Sl2,di435; Ohio S5256S5 40; Southern
S;dS54U. Wheat has a declining tendency,
and Is lower. Corn is heavy; mixed 66S67tc'
Pork is firm; mess $3.50; prime $l4 l23.-
LAID is steady at l0al01c. Whiskey is steady
al e. Stocks are higher and active. Va.
$ III. Mo is $50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

CF Naechsten Sonlag. Wild D. '. III der
Grace Kirche, Patrick Strasse, drut>chcr Got'es-
dienst gehalten wegden. Ania"s 3 Uhr PI'cls.
oct HH-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

" The Third Quarterly Meeting for Noun;
Vernon Circuit, will be held at fohlck, Noyem-
hsr I'M ls5S II. NcNEMAR.
NJ, 03-poj,s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

CtIMON WATERMAN, 100 kING STREET,
= ALExANrRIA would respectfully announce
10 his numerous friends and customers. that hr Is
again ready Gas he always has besn) 10 EXHIBIT
a stock oil READI-MADE CLOTHING, aud
Gentlem-n's FURNISHING GOODS, adapS-d
tor the ensuing tall and winter season, equa.. II
not s,rERIoR. 10 any other establishment III tne
country, IN regard To EnaUTV. STYLE AND vAaIE!Y.
As 10 mis- prices, an examination viii convince
any one at a glance, that he is above any CON
~r,ririou oct ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

>~Es%
BY TELEGRAPH.
LAIR from Itnh.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 22.-Silt Lake dates OF
25th of September have arrived.
A good feeling prevails between the Nor
mons and the Gentiles. The former speak
quite favorably Of Gov. Cumming.
Gen. Johnson's command, Of about s,OOO
men, were in grand encampment.
The mail party encountered Snow storms
in the mountain passes, and it was feared
that some of the trains would be overtaken
before reaching their destination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

1 IL THE NEW BOOKS. rAPERS. md
4 MAGAZINES, AT FREACHS Book ana
Periodcoi D,poa.
Nrw YORK Ledger. Flag, Pictorial, New York
weekly. Mercury. L--lie's Illustrated News,
Harper Weekly, Waveriy Magalm re. New York
Clipper. Police Gazette, (Eanoral and United
S,airs) Weekly Herald, Tribune, London News
aad Punch. Dollar Paper, ianHeC Notions, Mex
Max. and everything els. IN the line.
Harprr's Weekly monthly part, tor Novem'
Der. 20 cts. OCT "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

l. SEWING MACHINES-A FRACrcAL
49, FAMILY SEWING MACHINE YoR i Per-
forming faHy cgndi rork. No m:ss'"g or ripping
Of S]itcEss. ho getting oar Of crde. .H"y oo"g
Gun use Il srsry jgdy rH hare 1t. C~jEcUhED ~
RECENT GRANT OF LETTERS rATEST)
Exclusive Rights Tor a iew States and Cour.
ties Will be placed within the reach OF any Ell
terprlsing business man. CA portion OF the Ter,
ri;ory already securely
The Projectors confidently feel they now
place before the public the greatest chance for a
profitable investment ever offered. A SewIng
Machine containing the requisite QUALITIES
which. by its astonishing simplicity and 10"
cost. will at once 90 TO the masses, who have
been anxiously waiting for the Machine TO come
within their grasp.
D-Partics wishing TO purchase, are request
ed to call at once, examine this most wonderful
achievement, and secure a monopoly OF the State
or County desired.
NOVELTY 81 SEWING MACHINE co,
Office. B.RTLETT & Co Needle Manufacturers
All broadway, cor. Canal street. \ !.
Call or send lor d Circular wrtn cuts OF Ma
chimes oct 23-eclm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
New York Cattle Market, Oct. FL.

"e" fork Cattle Market, Oct IN
Dyei cattle Offerings this week 4,00u; sales
I, sodss 50 p 100 lbs. for interior to first quail,
"a decline on the rates of last week. Cows
CTTses at S25aS65, as to quality. Veal
~I'Nes-Sales al 5G63 cts. p b Sheep and
S~aa0s-Sales at 80 s2G$3, Tor first quality
"us-sales at Sass y 100 TBS. for common
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Z F.. DOUGLASS has thu. day opened al
4, the corner Of King and st Asaph streets,
a FAMILY GROCERY, aud will constantly
have on nand a Iar.e and choice assortment OF
tue very best articles, when he will sell al low
prices Tor cash, and respectfully invites his
friends, and all who are III search OF bargains
TO call and purchase. OCT FL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

tg NOTlCE-0n Sunday evening At o,
clock, cath inst, Elder w. fuRHIN"roN VIII
nreach al Liberty Hail ojf Z5-h
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 22.--The State Dem
ocratic Central Committee this morning re-
ceived d letter from Vice President Breckin-
ridge, urging the reelection of Judge Doug.
las to the l.. S. Senate. 1t vii! be published
in the State Register to.mGrr0w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
oct !:

New STORE OPENED.-LE"lS BAAR
mas the pleasure OF announcing to the CIT
iZens OF Alexandria, that he has just opened AT
No l2S, King street. a new FANCY and pRi
GOODS STORE. MILLINERY ESTABLISH
MENT. &c. The Millinery department will be
under tho especial superintendence OF Mrs
BAAR. Gate Miss Meyon0erg) and a lady OF the
highest taste and of tried ability. has been en-
gagged TO attend 10 DRESS MAKING, TRIM
MING. &c. The Ladies are invited 10 call, and
are assured that any orders with which they
may favor the establishment, Will be executed
70 their entire satisfaction. sep rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

BAPTIST FEsTlyAL Amongst the various
attractions nightly presented TO cur citizens,
| land there are Dot n few we know Of none
superior to those offered by the Ladies OF the
| Baptist church at their Festival, at Wash
inpton Hall. The festival is held for the pur-
pose of raising funds to furnish their new
house of worship, now III curse OF ERECTION,
which of course, should commend il 20 all
blu. independently Of the object, 10 visitor
| can fail to bc compensated Tor tue SmRt out
lav he j. called Gu to make. The Hall Is
| decorated with that taste which is always IN
| dica,ive @! tue rcfnemeD:--,!.e tables Sraan
! beneath the creature comforts they are calico
70 bear the waters are uncc"s!n2 10 their
atteptiUus--and the ladies, with thc'V peerless
| charms, seem determined that no visitor
shaI! leave witboG. enj yiuG q treat which
has never been extcl.cu 10 Alexandria. We
advise all who have tailed thus far to attend,
by all means to 90, and if thrv d. not say,
Tie half has not been told" then we Will
, agree TO be blamed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
SHACK ELFORD Il SPILMAH,

ENHE SUBSCRIBER wishing ~toreturn South
offers for sale the place upon which ne
resides, consisting of TWENTY AMI A HALF
ACRES, situated in Fairfax County, upon the
old Leesburg Road, which separates it from the
grounds of the Theological Seminary.
rsSs The DWELLING is a two story frame
III building, completed in the Fall OF 1860
containing five good sized rooms, exclusive of
kitchen, storeroom, and pantry. A well Of ex-
cellent water AZ the door.
Its proximity TO Alexandra, and the neighbor-
hood a%fioriing the best society, makes it deslra-
bic, if only for a Summer residence.
Possession given Immediately. For terms,
&c., apply either through the Seminary Post
Office, or upon the premises, to
Fairfax Co, iy27-aotf A. G.. N. SMETS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

-, FOR RENT.-The TAVERN PRO-
Eaf PERTY at Fairfax Court House, now oc-
cupled by Thomas Garner. Ibis IS an Old
stand. and with an energetic landlord, a good
business might be lone Possession given jan
uary Let, 1855. Apply to B. WATERS, Alex.
andria, or to THOS. r. LOVE, Fairfax Court
House. (Fairtax News) sep6-lsw2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE IN FAU.
QuiER.-l am anxious TO sell. upon r@a-
sonabi- terms. the tract Of land upon which !
now reside. called "ROCRHILI," situated IN
the County OF tanquier, and distant about -
miles from the town Of Warrenton. The tact
contains TWO HUNDRED and F0RTf-NlNH
and THREE QUARTER ACRES of most eX
cellent LAND, now in q very line state OF cult.
IT. vatlon. The BUILDINGS are all new and
IL considerable. Upon the FARM is a most
excellent situation for a Saw or Grist Mil,
with he very finest pine and chestnut, in great
abundance, lying conveniently in the lmmedi-
ate neighborhood Of the proposed mill site
There IS, likewise, on the place, two admirable
Apple Orchards. The fencing is in fine repair,
aud there is everything upon the farm TO make
II a very desirable residence.
| will, also, sell a couple OF YOKE OF OXEN,
well broken, and about seven years old. All
persons in search OF Lumber. can be accomnio-
dated by calling on me, as | have already for
sale 10000 feet OF good plank, and upwards OF
$4,000 ~irst-rate chestnut shingles. For further
information, address
ERANCIS NJ let T or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

s. +. FRASKLEN. l.. J RoTiItoCh.
tIRANkLlN X ROTHROCK, IMPORTERS ASD
s. DEALERS IN FRENCH. ENGLISH, and
AMERICAN PAPEbHANGINGS; Window
Shades. Cornice, Curtain Bands. Pins. and Up
HOLSIEEY GOODS, Southwest corner OF 9ta
and u. streets. Washington, ID. {.
tY- Paper put on by experienced workmen.
Washington d. e., aug l6-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

II PRINCE WILLIAM CouNIl-A
meeting of the Democrats. Of Prince William
County, will be held az Brentsville' on the lis'
Monday in November court day Tor 'ne pNr,
nose OF selecting delegates 10 represent 1Ae
County in the Democratic State Convention
oct7-laW3WSeotG PRINCE WILLIAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

rOLUMBIA LAND OFFICE, WASHINGTON,
DISTRICT OF Observation-Disclosures for the
Sale and Exchange OF Farms, Plantations, City
Lots, and Real Estate generally, on Commits.
sion, throughout the United States.-WlNSLOW
NJ. WATSON 4 CO.-Ofice in the building on
the corner of Indiana avenue and Second street.
The attention of lard owners in Virginia and
Maryland. who wish to effect sales Of Farms,
and other landed property, is requested to the
above establishment, as a~tordIng facilities Tor
the sale OF real estate, unequalled by those OF
any other agency. Circulars transmitted on
application. oct5-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
AUCTION SALES.

BY S. ). McC0RMlCK.-AUcTIosEth;
COMMISSIONERS SALEOF VALUABLE
PROPERTY IN THE CITY of ALhA-
NDRIA-By virtue Of a decree Of the CIRCUIT
Court of Alexandria county, rendered al us
Nav term. 1858. IN the suit of Brockett VS.. lur-
ner and FowIe. the undersigned will, on mon
dav m, 18Th dem of October, 1858, at IL O'Clock,
" IN iron, of The Mayors Office, in the city OF
Alexandria, sell at public auction, the follow
ing valuable real estate or so much Thereon as
will be sufficient to satisfy the said decree, VIZ:
No. | 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 rorthwardly SO feet IA inches TO a
ten feet alley. This LOT is improved by a two
ri story BRICK HOUSE, known as the
lR alexandra Academy"
No. 2. A LOT adjoining the above mention
ed lot No. l, on the west, fronting OH Queen
street about 81 feet, and extending back So feet
u inches to the said 10 feet alley. This LOT
is improved with a large three story BRICK
re DWELLING, lately occupied by X l..
IL: Brockett.
IEgMs-One-tenth Of the purchase money in
cash, the residue al 8, II, and Is months, from
the day of sale. For the deferred payments,
the bonds OF the purchaser with security will be
reonIret. bearing interest from the day Of sale.
And the title retained until the bonds are paid.
WILLIAM H. FOWLE,
SAM ,s-oay.Js Commissioned
EP The above sale is postponed unul non
day. the Isl day Of Ncpsmber, at the same tune ana
place. foot ie-eotsI W. h. F. Comm !.
GALE OF VALUABLE PR0PERTf.-Nhl
= BE- sold at public auction, 0" The 81 Day q
Norsmbcr, 1898. the FARM upon which | reside,
known as "CH.4PPAW.4MSC," eontain'hS
800 ACRES, more or less. Tois Farm iss'"'
ared in the county OF Stafford, and upon sh'P-
pawamsic Run, near It's mouth. /: Is ore o. 'h'
most productive farms in the county. lille, n
a compact torn, has about 200 acres OF ara"le
land. and the remainder in wood and tino"',
convenient to a landing or the Creek, wilma good
road 10 the same.
Terms made known on the day OF sale.
The sale will take place on tue Farm, tao
above day, ii !air, il not, the next ialr day:
J. NJ. MEREDITH.
Ntl t,rI CnUn.y. va. ocr l2-potS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Is go. T. BALDWIN,, dealer in IRON and
IT STEEL. 10. 10 E6r'h Fairfar Alreet-Ai-
wGvs on hand, a complete stock OF B A
BAND, HOOP. and HORSESHOE IRON; also,
CAST, SHEAR, GERMAN, and BLISTER
STEEL. All OF which will be sold at the low
est price for cash, or OIL short credits 10 Punctual
customers. sep l