Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-09

~. !. journal OF commerce.
The DEATH OF LIEUT.. VAN CAMP-The sad
fate of Lieut.. Cornelius Van Camp, IN the terri
BILE vet glorious contest between the American
troops and Camanche Indians, in Texas has oc.
casoned a profound sensation of sorrow IN the
community where he lived, and from whence ne
was appointed, through the influence OF Hon.
Tbaddeus Stevens. to West Point. Major Van
Dorm, from a bed upon which he has been pros
ttated by wounds received IN the same fight. re
ports in glowing language the gallant services
of Lieut. Van Camp, and thus gives him ma
tional and historical reputation. HIS TALL is
deplored by not only his own regiment but the
entire body of the army, AS the loss OF one ct
the most promising young officers, and as brave
= gentleman as ever wore sword. Lieut. Van
Camp was the son of J. {. Van Camp, esq, a
highly respectable citizen OF Lancaster. His
boyhooJ was characterized by uncommon intel
hgence and extraordinary personal courage
Whilst very young he saved schoomate from
drowning al the imminent risk OF his own lie.
We sincerely sympa,hlse with the afflicted pa
rents OF the young hero, whilst we envy them
the proud satisfaction which they must indulge
in on perceiying the universal testimony given
10 mis- bravery and his merits.-Ph'id. Press
CASE OF Mrs. CORA L. V. HATCH 1t is cur
rently reported in the circle Of Spiritualists,
that the difficulties existing between Mrs.
Cora l.. V. Hatch, the celebrated trance lee
turer, and her husband, have been adjusted
upon basis of separation. The matter was
referred by mutual agreement to three emi'
uent gentlemen of this city, who are identf-
ed with Spirituelism, both Mrs. Hatch and
her husband agreeing to abide their decision.
After hearing, the referees decided In favor
of separation, and that Mrs. Hatch be paid
500 by her husband. 1t lie said shat the net
receipts of the lady's lecturing tour has
amounted to Sc 000.--N. T. Tribune.
TLEGANT CURTAIN GOODS-CLA.
- GETT Il DODS0N have the pleasure OF
informing all in quest oil any kind OF CURTAIN
MATERIALS, that their stock OF every thing
appertaining 10 that kind OF Furniture is no"
complete in all that is novel and desirable, all
of which they are selling very cheap.
They have now III stock
Elegant triple width French Satin brocka'
telle, all colors
Elegant double width Preach Satin BrocateIle.
Do embossed Reptile Lain lstyIes
Do do Etof de Antique, both new
Do plain and striped Rept, very pretty and
new.
Embroidered Borders and Bands Curtains in
Broad Cloths, very new and recherche
Rept De Lame, III extremely rich colors ana
borders 10 match These are rich IN the extreme,
Rich Satin LANES, III entirely new styles very
reasonable.
Rich Darnask Lame, same style, very cheap.
Three cases superb embroidered Lace and
Muslin Under Curtains, all new, at prices from
81. SO to $40 per window
Also, rich centre and side Cords and Tassels
and Gimps TO match, and Cornices, Side Bands
and Pins in Flowers, Fruits, and unique designs
We especially invite all in want OF Curtains
10 call ana see for themselves. We warrant our
prices TO be as low. If not lower, than any OF
the same goods can be had in any Of the North
ern cities
Also. lust received the latest designs from Pa
ris for the construction ard hanging of curtains
as represented by lie GaTde-Tronbie, 10 which
we are subscribers Tor the benefit OF our custom
ers CLAGETT Il DODSON.
Washington nov q-eoSt
DENN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE
COMPANY -
SCCUnULATED CAPITAL 100000 90
Charter perpetual. All the profits divided
among the policy holders every year. salt
and reliable Company
DR. R. H. STABLER, No. l65, King St,
Is the agent Tor this section OF Virginia te
whom application for insurance must be mace
Medical Examiner-DR F. J. MURPHY.
nov 4-eo2m' r. H STABLER. Agent.
|tOAL.-I have on hand, ana am CONSTANT
I J receiving ANTHRACITE COAL, of tat
best qualities, Tor family use-CU MbERAaNi
COAL, from the Frostburg Mines by the cargo
carload, or single ton. Factories FURNISHED
with the run OF mine, at lowest rates Apply Il
nov s-tf d. B. SMITH, Queen ST. Wharf
OoX,s SPARKLING GELATINE, Worces
I t.rshre Sauce, best Bordeaux Olive OH
French Mustard Chow Chow, and Caulltiower
and Muir Il Sons Sparkling Ale, received TIM
dav. by Schr. A. V BedflI, from New York, ant
for sale by [nov 81 J L. DOUGLASS.
DLASTER AFLOAT-2Oo tons soft, carg'
of Brig Catherine Rogers, direct from
Windsor, n. s., to arrive, for sale by
JAMES c. NEVETT
90, o. Duke street Wharf
xA FOR RENT.-The subscriber has
GI good STORE HOUSE for rent, at Gor
louisville, Orange county, Virginia.
Gordonsville, oct2-eo3m W. n. Mann.
(,OD FIsH.-Five casks COD FISH, just r
I J ceived, and for sale by
nov NJ. ELDRIDGE Union Wharf
IIRS BUCKWHEAT FLOUR, il