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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
COMM K RCIAL.
Monetary.

The demand is pressing, and we
49,, improvement, to note Street rates re-
o'' hanged, aui only first class paper Is
a''" Js The discounts by the banks are
,I,yn, Gold and silver are in fair supply.
~, York, money continues In superaoun'
,,d does not command over 5 per cent.
o." o.,,;,,ore there is slight stringeney in
!" 4,.r,up,s, bu, it ia thought this will be OF
.A,r,,,on. A. Philadelphia, paper OF first
s.,rce. and in demand al COZ per ct.
T,.T,s,sury notes paid 10 Tor duties at New
wi on Tuesday were $4,000. There is no
..,,. Of importance in the quotations the
,oDiy IS moderate at ias discount,
The .h.pmsn, of specie to Europe by the
nor m Wednesday, was only $7O,357, and
shipper OF this states that i, is his last ship
n,n, for the present.
r,rs,.cE.-There is less enquiry for East
r,cbange. AID rates have declined We
ogo,e2.d / per cen,. on New York. Philsdei'
mia and Baltimore
,,cys-We have no change to note In
s,o,gs The demand for money dlverts the
enron, Of capital from stocks, and there are
L.. ,sw sales Prices, however, remain hrm
II B.,,imore there is more bidding for stocks
.,3 securities generally, than is responded to-
the money supply is such that capital does not
"a ready investment in acceptable paper,
.,.,cb 0, the first class goes at s!6a per cent
LAND WARRANTS are active. We quote New
v.,. r,,ss AZ follows, viz l60 acres $500 !;
,,os Sass; sos, sSG92; 40's, lO00ll0.
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CNOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
- COMPANY, AL AN DR A, Va
CAPITAL OVER S250,O0O,

AND CbNSlANlBl y I " ~
The charter OF this Company offers more ia
vorabe advantages TO the farmer and Others.
than any other company chartered IN the State.
by lnsuring with or without premium note
Il the applicant prefer, ne can pay the iull amount
of the premium in cash, or by eiiec'ng cash
insurance Tor two years, the insured saves one.
eighth of the amount ae would otherwise nave
10 pay: or by becoming member, and giving
small premium note. the insured saves nearly
one half OF the amount charged by Stock Comma
MES. when nsuring from year TO year. Inns Is
the ,.dyantase resulting from the combination OF
THE CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE
This company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by tire, on the 10th Of
March. 1854 since which time over hVe thou
sand seven hundred persons have insured and be-
come members of the Company, and over thirty
thousand dollars have been paid tor losses
Having trebled our business during the past
wear We feel grateful for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon the Company thus far, and for lis
hattermg prospects OF future usefulness Inc
Directors hope and believe that by prudence.
caution and rigid system OF economy, they
will establish for this Company reputation
Tor cheapness and safety, not surpassed by any
Company in the |. States.
All differences IN settlement OF losses, may be
determined by three disinterested aroltrarors Of
the County where such loss happened, 10 be mu.
tuaily chosen by the insured and the Company
II n n
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IARRlED.

On he 4h instant b. the Rev, Mr. Bail NJ!
CHARLES LEMON, j.. TO Miss LAuRlSA
MILES, all OF Washington
On the 18th uIt., by the Rev Mr.. krebs,
Mr. WILLIAM ELLIS, OF Georgetown, ID. {,
TO Miss HARRIET +. WELLS, eldest daugh-
Ter OF Daniel and Harriet Wells, late oil Alex
and-ia county, Va.
On the 23d ult, by Rev Or. Boyd, THOMAS
H BIOS WELL, OF Fauquier. Mss MARY ST..
LIMA GOLD daughter Of the la;e Daniel Gold,
OF Winchester
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The statistics show large falling of in the
shipment OF railroad iron from Great Britain to
the United States in the last three months OF
1857. as compared with those OF 1885. 1t issta:
ted tina, since January lst the importatons oil
foreign goods at Boston have fallen OF more than
fty peT cent The Imports last year averaged
more than one million dollars each week; thus
far this year they have been only $i3s,Ooo per
week. AT present only one vessel is known TO
be on the way from Liverpool 10 Boston.
The imports at New York from 10 egn p rts
during the month OF February, were smaller than
for any previous February since the year 1850,
Notwithstanding the fact that the harbor has been
free of ice and navigation unencum bered.
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s.,s- The Missionary S,cie,v Of the Meth

nsss- The Missionary 5 'cetv Of the Meth
odlst episcopal Church, vii hold lis annlversa'
nv meeting on 10 morrow morning and evening,
IN the Methodist Episc pal Church, on Wash
ington street. A Sermon will b. preached by
John P. Durbin, D. D. al / O'Clock a. m, and
by VIM Edw ards, ID. D., al =! O'Clock p IN
The Sabbath School connected with said church
will also hold It's missionary anniversary al 3
o'clock p m, on which occasion several inter
esting addresses will he delivered.
rrnh
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StabbinK Case,

On Saturday night last during an alterca-
ton between Mr.. James NJ Lawrence and a
person by the name OF Cook. at MIR. Cores
store, in Gooney Manor, in this county, Mr.:
l.. was stabbed in the side by Cook and died
Mr.. Cook was arrested on Sun
day. Ii is claimed BY the prisoner and his
friends that the act was committed in self
defence. Front Royal G0zete.
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SALE THIS DAY.
WuaIL pRDpE

VALUABLE WHARF PRoPEhll roh
Y SALE-The subscribers offer for sale that
property adjoining the Fish Wharf on the SouIh
,ide, and running lOj feet 0 inches more or
less TO the line OF the property known rs Dun
dass, fronting upon Union street, and running
east into the Potomac River. thas upon 1t one
III. two story FRAME BUILDING, renting
i.sa for 5000 per annum, with one or two hsn
sheds The Platform Wharf has been Routed at
some Fishing seasons from $500 10 SiOV-,his
Wharf and wafer privilege offers fine oppor-
unity Tor some Coal Company as a most con.
,enient point tor the landing and shipment OF
Coal. Ii not disposed OF privately before, 1t will
be offered at public sale, on MonGay The !"
day Of March, 1865, on the premises sale com
toencing at II o'clock. For terms. &c, apply
10 FLEMING & DOUGLASS,
feb l7-eotd H. W. cor. King and Union SIS.
II The above sale is postponed u1tll S"iuT.
day. the 9th day Of Mareh, At the same time and
mace NH dts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
BY $. J. ORMlCK-AucTIoSLER.
SALE OF 4 FARM NEAR
II IInLlar

TKUSTEE'S SALE OF A FARM NEAR
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Under authority
OF deed OF trust, dated on the 10th day a
November, 1886, and duly OF record IN BOOK
Y. No 3 page 1876 OF the Fairfax County, Var.
sinia. Land Records. the und rsigned, as rus
tee, will Offer Tor sale, at public action, % 81
turday The l3th day Of March nsLt at samuel
Catts's Tavern, West End, near Alexandra, Va,
TRACT OF LAND, in the said County OF
Fairfax. containing about FIFTY ACRES, adj
Joining the lands OF Mrs. r. "A. Scott and
Thompson lawns. The said FARM ~ situated
on the "old road, leading from Alexandra 10
Backlick ChurCh-about four miles rom tue
Ia former place-has on II a comfortable
-.iSS.:I DWELLING, good Barn and Siable-is
SAID to be well adapted to the growth OF the
crops usually cultivated in that region and par
ticulariy well suited tor Market Garden. sale
10 be al ~ o'clock, NJ
Terms OF SALE :-One.third Of the purchase
money 10 be paid in cash-the balance IN Two
equal instruments one on the 10Th day OF No
yember, 1855. and the other on the 10Th day OF
November, lsj9-the deferred payments 10 be
secured BY the bonds OF the purchase 80 SAID
bonds 10 bear interest from the day OF sale.
The title 10 be retained I'LL the purchase money
is ii.lIy paid, and the property 10 be resold at
the risk OF the purchaser, in the event OF failure
10 pay anv portion OF the purchase money a. II
becomes due. ). FERGUsON bEh' II,
feb 25-dts Trustee
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feb s-eolm F. DORSEY. Agent

DUNAWAYS, $50 REWARD-Ranaway
IL, from the subscriber on or about the Isl OF
February, ult., the following described negroes,
which were al work on my farm in Culpeper
county, Va A boy named JIM POLLARD.
about u years old, dark complexion, rather
tall and spare made Also his brother, TOM
POLLARD, about u years old we'll made, full
round face mualto complexion. ] will give a
reward OF so each Tor the apprehension OF said
negroes so that get them again.
Letters may be addressed 10 me at rredericks.
burg. Va HENRY FlTLHCGH.
Fredericksburg, ma z-eolm
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~ II NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
SALE THIS DAY.

SILE IHID Ud T.
nUBLIC SALE.-By virtue OF Deed OF
Trust, executed 10th OF April, 1897, ard
recorded in Liber S, No. 3, page l62, Will sell
at the Mayors Office, on Monday, the 2Zd 'nst.,
at II o'olock, valuable NEGRO MAN.
Terms cash. JAMES H. McYEIGH.
feb l3-eots Trustee.
III The abov. sale is postponed until Ihurs-
Sav, 25th instant, al II O'Clock, ~
feb 23-2t j. H. McV.. Trustee.
II The above sale is further postponed until
Saturday. The 9Th dSyOf March, al the same time
aud place. J. n. Mc'r trustee
feb 2s-2ayts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

Il AND FOR SALE.-The subscriber offers
| 4 for sale the land on which ne resides
Sad land is situated in the county OF CuIpeper
five miles east OF the Court house, Immediately
on me main road leading from that place to
Frederic ksburg II adlons the lands OF {. I.
Reckham. ". J. Fife, Mrs 7. finncy and
others. There are, BY recent survey. FOuR
HUNDRED AND TWO ACRES, OF which
three hundred and twenty-five are in one body
or tract, about two hundred and ninety being
cleared The remainder OF eighty acres IS de-
tacned from but vi convenient access 10 the
former furnishing an abundance OF hne WOOD
AND TIMBER.
The soil is of the very best description IN the
mel ghborhooi in which the land is situated
It's native strength aud susceptibility OF improve
ment TO an almost unlimited extent, combined
with the facility OF access 10 the markets Of
Richmond Alexandra and fredericksburg
the proverbial heathiness and the beautiful seen.
erv OF the whole region offers an nducement 10
purchasers that can scarcely be surpassed any
where The Improvements already Oh the place
can with moderate outlay of monay. be made
ample and suitable tor the handsome accom-
mediation OF a large family AT present, the
- DWELLING HOUSE Is a comfortable and
mf convenient one containing eIgn, rooms, IN
cIuLlng the basement The outbuIldlngs are
interior There is a good orchard on the place;
d well Of fine water in the yard, and spring
convenient 10 the house.
Further information as 10 price terms OF sale,
&c, will be promptly gwen by the subscriber IN
response 10 appl cants, addressed 10 him through
mail al Stevensburg post office, or in person up
on the place, which ne will take pleasure IN
showing TO any one wishing 10 purchase.
WM l.. ANDERSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

By To tic Voters Of Aisrandrid As
s,me persons seem determined to misrepresent
my position, and are stll engaged in circulating
the report that have declined b ing canai-
date Tor tn Sherifaty, deem it due TO myself
TO state that such report (whether the offspring
OF political tricssry' or uot) is an unqualified
alsrhood-mallciously invented and secretly
circulated, for the sole purpose OF defeating my
election | now announce myself candidate,
aud pledge myself to DO my whole duty, If cleo
ted Tma 4-corE1 JAMES SANGSTER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

ntEN THIS DAY-First Spring arrival OF
" Callcoes a full assortment OF Coat Spool
Gotten; Fine Bleached Sheetns and snnrtlng (;
Heavy and Fine do do, Brown; Blue Plaid Do,
mestlcs; Blue DrlllIngs; Osnaburgs; Heavy
DrIllings, &c, &c.
Also on hani, an excellent assortment o.
White Flannels, ran ing IN price from lh3 cents
10 81 yard. SILK Warp FIanneIs, very supe-
rior.
Our stock of Winter Goods comprises Cen
tlemen's Shawls, Buggy and Bed Blankets, Me-
rlnos. with many other desirable goods, which
we are selling at greatly reduced prices, TO
make room for Spring stock
ASHBY Il WOOD,
mn No 10, King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

k.sS FOR SALE.-Ths HOUSE ANDLOT
.p|Ia. in the village Of Wildwood Clarke county,
Va, formerly the residence of DR.. Robt H. Lit
tie, on reasonable terms II is one OF the most
desirable in the place, either Tor private resi-.
dence, or for public house, there being none in
the place. Any one wishing to purchase, by
writing to me, at Salem, p o. Fauquer Co,
Va, will be promptly replied to
Il L. HORNER.
Salem Fauquer Co, Va dee 22-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

Bay To the Voters Of fduquter County,
FELLow CITIZENS By the solicitation OF many
friends, | nave consented 10 become a Candidate
for the office OF Commissioner OF the Revenue
in the Northeastern District. Ia offering my
self Tor that important Office, do not seek it as
an Office OF honor, but only in a pecuniary
point; and should it be the choice OF the
PEOPLE TO elect me, | will try 10 discharge the
duties OF the office efficiently and satisfactorily.
JOHN r KEYS.
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AIM 4 N AC.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, MARCH 5
Memoir RANDI

MEMORANDA
Brig John Freeman, Lorlug, for this polt, CID
at Savannah, lst Ins;.
Schr. Neptune, Myers from this port, arrived
at New London. 9Th ult
Schr Ocean Wave, Warner for Washington,
cid at New York. 80 inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

DIPLEY'> FEMALE SEMlNARY.-Mr.
IL, and Mrs O. +. RIPLEY (PuncIPa|s)
All open first class Boarding and Day School,
for Young Ladies, the fourth Monday OF Februa.
~, I'D instant, in the building formerly occu.
pied by Mir S Scott, No. !, North Fairfax
street, in which will be given thorough course
Of instruction, embracing Primary, Common
English, Higher English and Classical. For
particulars address the Principal.
tab lO--eOlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

TNGLISH GARDEN SEED Just received,
I and for sale, a large supply of AuIt'siresh
aud genuine English GARDEN SEED conss.
ting of Beans and Peas OF many varieties, Cab.
bage Carrot, Celery, Caullhower, Beet, Large
Leek Seed, Parsnip, Pepper. Kadish, sai5diy,
Spinach, Large Smooth Tomatoe, ADD many
other seeds, of the best varieties for sale by
u. G MEADE
NH 6 No - Fairfax street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
AUCTION SALES.
Nv 81 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BY 5. J. Observation-Disclosures.
rHINGLES AT AUCTION.-On AondGy
,.rt, eth inst, Cat - o'ciock will be sold on
the Wharf of Messrs Waters, Zimmerman e
CO., several thousand Shingles, partially dam
aged by fire. Terms cash
c. J. MCCORMICK, Auctioneer
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Grent Tam many Hall MeetinR.

New YORK, March 5.-Last night, IN pnr-
suanc. of call signed by nearly $500 infu-
ential names, Tammany Hall was filled to
its utmost capacity, to express an opinion
upon the course of the administration 10 re-
lsuon to Kansas. The majority sustained
the course of the President, in series Of
resolutions. John A. Dix presided. Ad-
dresses were delivered BY the Chairman,
Robert McLane of Baltimore, John Van Bu-
rem, and several others. The meeting was
harmonious
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

NOR RENT, AND POSSESSION GIVEN
/ on THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH
The aIge STORE AND WAREROOMS. Is
at TIE S. w corner Of King and Royal liz.
sts., for some years past occupied as " ho =
sale and Retail Hardware Store, by John i.
Creighton K Co. The premises are extensive
and convenient, and the stand for bu,insss-Dfy
Goods or Hardware, espeeially-is perhaps not
equalled by any other in the city.
- ALSO, desire to Rent from the lst
.azSl day OF April the DWELLING on Frank
I'm street, known as the VILLAGE, at pre-
sent occupied by Thomas NJ. Monroe. On the
premises. which comrrlse whole square. well
enclosed. are Coach House and Stables, Ice and
Bath Houses, and a large productive Garden and
excellent water. For terms, apply to
feb 6-2a~tf WIN GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

ia HOUSE FOR RENT-The dwelling
EI4 HOUSE, or Prince street, next door east
OF the Alexandra, Loudoun and Hampshire
Railroad office. The house is in thorough re-
pair, and TO good tenant the rent will be made
low Apply at the Office OF the Gazette.
MI
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The NJ arketO.

BALTIMORE March S Flour is in fair demand
10 day al tue closing rates of yesterday. How.
ard street and Ohio 81 50. Wheat is firm
good to prime red 1880 06c.; good TO prime
white ISal25c Corn is unchanged-white So
1i7c yellow 5sG60c. Whiskey is dull at 2Ot
0Hic Provisions are steady Bacon in fair
demand shoulders 7ic sides 94c hams lO3c;
Mess Pork Sr6.5cGSi6.75. Baltimore Mess
Beet SIS Lard g1GiOe.
New YORK. March Flour is dull; sales OF
$3.50 bbls State 81 2AG$4 IS Ohio 81 $50
s. 10; Southern 81 6CGS5 Wheat is firm
sales OF $500 BUSH Kentucky white l4ae ,
Com is advancng-sales Of lI,5OO bush: vel
lOY B. G7Oc; white is unsettled Pork is que';
mess : Is 7eGSI7 90 Beef IS firm; Western
mess SlI 5O0!l3 Lard i hrmer at q 6l0Sc.
WhIskeyls quiet at 22ae Tor Ohio. Stocks are
dull and lower. Cumberland Coal Co. Gig Va
Is ~ Mo 6's -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

N'RUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue OF deed OF
trust 10 the undersigned, from SIas J. Saun-
ders and wife dated August LIST, 1896, and re-
corded in the Office of the Clerk OF the County
Court OF Fairfax county, will be offered tor sale,
on the premises, on the nh day Of .Apra nCrt.
the TRACT OF LAND, in said county, called
"CRHCkER HILL" with sundry other Tracts
adjacent thereto, containing IN the aggregate
about POS ACRES, all lying about three miles
from Alexandra, on the south side OF Hunting
Greek on the road leading from Alexandria 10
Mount Vernon.
s"Hs There are good BUILDINGS on said pro-
H. perty. ready Tor occupation. further des-
crptlon will be given hereafter.
TgRNs-One.iourth cash the remainder in
equal payments, with interest, al D, " an ! Is
months. respectively. Title reserved TIL the
purchase money be paid.
D. FUNSTEN, Trustee.
feb l6-law4w&eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

$500 STAGE LINE TO UPPER
- 4-ESS,s-st vlLLE-The subscriber still cor
tnu-. 10 convey passengers by his LINE OF
COACHES to uppervIIle. three times week,
on Tuesdays, Tharsddys and Saturdays, leaving
Alexandra at o'clock, A NJ, aud passing
through Fairfax c H., Chantlly, Pleasant Vat
ley, Aide, and MiddIeburg. and arriving at Up.
pervile at O'Clock, p VI same day. Return.
ing. the Coaches leave UpPervIlle at o'clock.
A NJ, and reach Ale andTIa at halt-past ,, Civ.
ing passengers time to connect wi b the Car or
Boats Tor Washington. to take the mail tram
for the North My Coaches are comfortable,
Horses the best that can be had, and Drivers
unsurpas Sed for skill and polteness.
VIM WHALEi, Proprietor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

TNASTELESS COPAlVA-A chemical pre-
paration OF the drug, by which it Is rem
dered solid, odorless, and tasteless, at the same
time retaining all its virtues. Prepared by
DR.. r. H. STABLER, Chemist,
mn No. los, King-st. cor, Of Washington.
N0TlCE-C. NJ. CASTLEMAN, has just
~ received large assortment Of Wood Ware,
such as Hubs, Rims Spokes, Shafts Poles, &c,
10 which he invites the attention Of the public.
nh o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

NJ Office. The undersigned has on hand q
~ large and superior stock OF Scythe Stones,
which he will dispose OF al reasonable prices to
merchants and consumers. He invites the al.
tennon OF the public 10 them, at No. %, King
street. corner of Market Alley.
nh C. c. NJ. CASTLEMAN.
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&SSE;:g>S &
By MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.

Confusion In tho House OF DeIesnteS
ApPropriattons--Rrfu 10 fro""s
the Session.
RIcHuosD, March In the House OF
Delegates, to-day, the greatest confusion pre-
vailed up to tue hour Of adjournment, 81 o.
clock, in 8 contest to prevent the passage OF
the bills granting appropriations to works OF
internal Improvements The House refused
to extend the session beyond to-m1rrow, and
unless this is done, nothing will be done, not
even the necessary appropriation bills pass
ed. 1t is presumed, however, that the ma
jori,y will call an extra session on Monday
or that the Governor will
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AL 1T E N 8


M SorruERy M.IL-The Mail boat from
Aouia creek. with the Southern mail, passed
up yesterday afternoon without stopping at
this place.
PR1cE OF GuASo REpUcED.-Ws learn that
owing 10 reduction made by the Agents of
the Peruvian Government. iu the price OF
Guano, the dealers 10 this city, are now ena-
bled to offer the article at $50 per ton, being
five dollars less than it has been selling at
heretofore. This Intelligence will be crafty
ing q farmers who use this fertilizer.
AyslvERs.RY MEETING 1t will be per
ceived by notice ia another column OF to-
DAYS Gaz ute, that the anniversary meeting
Of the Missionary Society, of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, will take place on Sunday,
on Washington street, in this city. ltwll! IN
d ,uttsdly be an occasion of much INTEREST
The sermon in the morning will be preached
by Rev. John P. Durbin, ID. D.-agentleman of
SlpDhl aUIlilJ anu eituucpso' ""oVN'N f"'e''N'
as pulpit orator is widespread, and OF the
very highest order We congratulate our CIT :
gems Oh having an opportunity of hearing
this distinguished divine. The discourse 10
the evening will be delivered By Rev. VIM. b.
Edwards, D. D., who is well known andJust-
ly appreciated in this community, and whose
talents and zeal won for him the admiration
and respect of all who attended upon bis
ninistrations during bis pastorsbip Of the NJ.
f. Church, in this city.
The Methodist Church has ever manifested
the most active 10 terest 10 the Missionary
cause. and untiring energy in the prosecution
of it. In her Missionary movements. she
has contributed largely to the progress OF
Christianity and civilization, and her Mission
stations are now planted 10 almost every bsb-
i,ah Ie portion OF the globe.
We hope, therefore, that our Methodist
friends will he generously sustained IN their
effort in this noble cause tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

C'TRAWRERRY PLhNTS-We VII nave
= on hand at the planting Season, the Nc
Avoy superior STRAWBERRY PLANTS,
which are equal to the hoyey seedn! in size
ard flavor, but greatly preferable a: bearers
They will be carefully boxed and iorwared aiih.
out extra charge, al 1890 per hundred plants
Order early ADDISON, WALLACE x CO.
mh u
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.rr,vsloran Atlantic steamer.

New YORK, March 5.-The propeller New
York, from Glasgow, on the l4tb, has AZ
rived.
London Saturday noon, Consols 96t(G90t.
Allsop, who was supposed to have been
indicated liz the recent attempt to assassl'
nate Napoleon, had recently been in PARIS
but bad escaped to America.
There was another report that Schamyi
had submitted 10 the Car of Russia.
One hundred thousand pounds in Austria
Ian gold, arrived at Southampton Saturday,
By the steamer lamar, and the Marco Polo,
arrived off Holyhead, on the same day, with
GOO 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

ACCIDENT A servant woman, in the kitch-
en- of Mr. II W Vandegrlft's residence on
Washington street, had her clothes acclden-
tally to catch Oh fire, 90 Thursday morning
lat Mr.. V. succeeded, not without danger
AID some injury to himself, in extinguishlng
the flames before the servant was seriously
burned.