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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

How FREDERICK RECRUITED FOR TALL
SoLDIERI.-ln the town Of there lived
a tall young carpenter. Oae day well
dressed, posltiVe-oOkiog gentleman Baron
Won H5mphesch, the records name him,
enters the shop; wants "a stout chest, with
lock on il, for household purposes; must he
Of such dimensions, six feet six in length
especially. and that is an indispensabla
point; 10 fact it will be longer than yourself
| think, Herr Zmmermann; Il what is the cost?
when can il be ready." Cost, time, and the
rest, are settled "A right stout chest, then,
and see you don't forget the size, il too short,
it will be Of no use to me; mind" ia rohe'
Gepiss" And the pos,ive-looking well-alad
gentlemen goes his ways. At the appointed
day be re-appears. the chest is read we
hone, 40 unexceptionsble article. Too
short, a. dreaded" Gays the positive.ook-
ing gentleman. NAY, your honor" says
the carpenter, 81 am certain it is six feet SIX"
and takes out his fOot-rule. "PshaH, il was
to be longer than yourself" well, it Is"
No, it isn',w The carpenter. to end mat
ters, gets into MS chest, and will convince any
and all mortals. No sooner Is he in, rightly
fat, than the positive gentleman, Prussian
recruiting oiucer in ulsguise' sldms uo"h 'Ho
lid upon him, LOCKS it; whistles 10 three stout
fellows. who pick up the chest, gravely walk
through the streets with it, open it in a sato
place; and fnd-horrible to relate, the poor
carpenter dead, choked by want Of air 10 this
irigbEul midile-passsge Of bis. Name of tbo
town is given, Julch ss above; date not -
And if the thing had been only q popular
myth, is it not significant one? Butlt -
too true the tall carpenter 10y dead, and
llomprsch got "inprisoued for life" by the
business Cariyle's History.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

ny AVN. received my FAIL SUPPLY OF
CLOiIS C4SSIHERE&. TESTiNG&,
&c, would r.ost respectfully call tie attention
OF all ', hO may be III want al anything IL my
line. 10 examine fLem before purchasing Else.
where. d. ayn confident; ha. cen suit all, not
only as 20 quality OF goods and prices, but as TO
fitung and Workmanship.
also call alitr'ion 10 my iiEP assortment OF
GFNTI EhIEN'S FUkNI>HING GOODS, such
as Linen and Nett Shirts Drawers BandSer-
chiefs, q owes, travats. Suspenders, Collars. NC
4 remnant OF READY MADE CLHIhlNG on
hanc, which am determined 10 close ou' al
cost Call soon as No. Stock, such as
have goes off cu.ck. WM. ARNOLD.
sen 25 no 81 king-st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

- FOR KFNT-The cOmmodiOus three.
E:I story brick DWELLING and STORE, No
~ North Royal street adjoining John 1. CreIgh
to1's Hardware Store, is TOR rent, on very rea
sonabIe terms 10 good tenant The house ~
in excellent condition, and fitted up IN the best
style. Water ard Gas have been introduced
aud Tor business stand and dwelling is most
desirable. Poss ssion given Oh the 10Th OF No
vember Apply 70
IOHE T. CREIGHTON or
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

IT. y 's'N ~ 'T@1-N' '1'1
hN AND AFTEk the lSt day Of Noremier
" the TRAINS on tnis Road, with their
oMNlEU>kS, will connect with the Trains
arriving and departing on the Orange Road, and
the Washington Branch OF the Baltimore Road
Inc office OF the company, IN Alexandra, Is
at their Depot, corner OF II Asdph and Princess
streets. The office in Washington, Is al the Hat
ard Cap Store OF Samuel Stinemerz, corner OF
Louisiana Avenue and Seventh street, near Penn.
syIvanla avenue, and Immediately opposite the
Dexter Hotel Ladies ant others, while wait
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

{ tAMPHOR ICE FOR CHAPPED HANDS,
" CamphoT and GIycerlue Soap, Amandlne
Lip Balm Rose LIP >ave, FRANC panni Cream,
Cold Cream, MIcaauxs Freckle Wash ami
GIrnns Roman Kalydor tor beauillylng the
complexion, Oh hand and for sale low by
nov u J WILLIAM BOWLING.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA
STEAMBOATS,


-, The Alexandra and Washington
E=4SEszS. Steamboats, will hereafter run regu,
larly, leaving the whar foot OF 7th street, Wash
ington, and King street Alexandria, at tie fol.
lowing hours:
GEORGE PAGE leaves Alexandria "a the
following hours 81 S, 10, u, p, a, and o.
clock.
Leaves Washington at Il, Q, II, l. >, 5, and
Il O'Clock.
THOMAS COLLyFR leaves Alexandria at
81. 9, IL, ]. 3, and 5 o'clock.
Leaves Washing;o@ az & 10, y, 2, a ard
o'clock, excepting on TUESDAYS, ARA FRI.
DAYS, when she vii! run as heretofore, 10
MOUNT VERNON. and omit the trips between
@ and A o'clock TO and from Washington.
The st A. NJ. trip connects with the o. & A
R. R. for the South and West.
WHALEY'S OMNlBUSES leave the Capi.
tol and corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 18th
street always connecting with the boat.
sen 27-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

SEORE NEW BOOKS.-Schat-s History Of
w The Chis'ian Chmch-HIstory OF the Chris.
tan Church, by Philip schaf, d. D., author OF
The History of the Apostolic Church-lrom the
Birth OF Christ TO the reign OF Constantine A.
D l-3il | vol. smo, $3.50.
Syrnsv(s .4,uols Of the .1maicqn Episcopal
Payif-AGnals o! the American Episcopal Put
pit. or commemorative notices OF Distinguished
Ciergymen o! the Episcopal Church, in the UNI
ted States, from the early settlement O! the
country 10 the close of The year eighteen hun
dred and llrv ive-wi,h an historical in'roduc
tior by Vim B. Sprague, D. d., | vol. Smo.
$3.50
Tie Higher Christian life, by Rev. w. F..
Boardman That ye may be filled will with all
the iuIIness OF God, vol. l2mo., 81.
New cditon OF Dir. SPencer's Sketches. IN two
l2mo. vols, ~ SO. ROBERT BELL,
nov 20 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

MACGREG0R'S VENTlLATING STOVES.
T HAVE on hand the most complete assort-
mert OF COOK and PARLOR STOVES
that has ever been offered in this city. Among
my Cooks are the Diamond Rock Nevada,
Comet, Wisconsin, Charter Oak, and Homestead.
Parlor Stoves, tor Coal, are the Macgregor Ven
tilating Stove, Backus Patent Radiator, New
Pattern Radiator, ParIor Crates, Parlor Cooks,
and Cylinder Stoves. Paror Stoves, for Wood,
are the Sell. Regulators, Cottage Parlors, Oven
ParIors, Sheet Iron Air Tight, and Six and Nine
Plate Stoves Washington STOVE POLISH,
STOVE PIPE, SHEET ZINC, &C.
rT TIN WARE al wholesale, as low as il
can be bought in Baltimore or any other cIty.
H. |. GREGORY, 11s King street,
oct tlS opposite Marshall House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

4; {. BERRY. WHOLESALE AMI RETAIL DEAL
-. ER IN FoREIGE AHD DOMESTIC NoT'oNs,
Fancy GGoDs &c. No Il, hmg-s'rcri, IS now
receiving large and we'll selected stock CT
FALL GOODS, 10 which he calls the attention
OF dealers and others visiting our city, d he Is
satisfied thar re can furnish them goods ur0r
as good terms any house .uiihrr North.
sep Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

T TACEY. P.HFER-HANGER, IfHOL-
"a STERER GLIDER. nnd HOUSE DE-
COR.aTOR IN GENERAL, whilst returning
MS grateful acknow,aG- tGont' to mis- numerous
friends tor their very liberal encouragement de-
rins the two years he has been amongst them,
assure. them that itwI! b: his continued effort
10 serve them with promptness and a. moderate
charges, at his old stand, No. l49, north slde
King street. Alexandria. mn 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

c. J. WISE. L r. "hhAHf
WINE GROUND PLASTER, 2240 poUHns
i To THE ToS, constantly ground and for
sale by WISE & GREENE, II the Franklin
Steam Mills, Alexandria Va. CALcISEp iLAs,
TER always on hand.
lJ-Counting Room, NOD South Union street
nv 5--dly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

VA LILLIAN d. MASSEY, NEKCH.3NT
w TdILOR. mas inst received his stool; OF
FALL AND WINTER GOODS for Gentle
mems wear, consisting Of French and English
CLGTH>. Of various coars. and from the h-st
manufacturers: Black Zoe skin CASNlNfRtS;
French English, and Scotch Farcy Cassiner~s:
Black. Brcwn. am! Olive Beaver and Trlco' Over
Coatings; Black aRd Fancy Matilasss VESI-
INGS: Velvet, Satin, and Grenadine Do Fine
White Linen end Mar.elles Dress SHiRiS;
Saxunv Unter Shirts ard drawers; Neck lies (;
Cravars; Stocks; Pocket llaudkerchiets; Glove;
Buck Mit's; Snrrt Collar; >uspendefs, Money
Belts and Hall Hose.
READY-AIADE CLOTHING gotten up in
the best .,yie, AND oi lht various Kinds, with
luI stock o. be vory bet trimmings.
Thankful ior the confidence heretofore be.
slowed By my customers, | assure the pubic
that every effort shall be made IN the ~tGie 10
rs!t continuance OF the same Store No -
Kings. one door above Royal. South side sep25
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

I,HAPPFD HANDS AID LlPS.-Camphor-
- ated Giycerire Ice, Camphor Bali, Cold
Cream, and Rose Lip Salve, just prepared, and
tor sale by WILLIAM A HAkT.
No 100, Kingstreet cor. OF Pitt.
II Sipn of the GnIhrn Mortar nnv q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

I'OR RENT-A WHARF, in good order,
with LARGE YARD adjoining. This
property is we'll located for Coal depot, Lum-
Der, or Wood. Yard.
AsA Also, TWO LARGE WAREHOUSES;.
-l-A-on the wharf, well adapted Tor Comu.s-
sion and Shipping houses.
Also nunber of VACANT LOTS, on Uni.
OF street, very desirable TOR Plaster lots For
terms, enquire OF GREEN Il BROTHER.
nov <O-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

re STORE FOR RENT.-The new tnre.
-&Astory BRICK STORE, on the north side
OF King street, recently occupied by George K
Blackjack as az auction and Dry Goods Store,
is tor rent The situation Of this property is in
a business part OF the city, anG its complete
arrangements ior any kind of mercantile busl-
ness, renders it very desirable. Apply next
door, 20 HULST Il co, or J. A. MlLtUkN,
corner OF King and Washington SIS mn 23-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
FALL SUPPLY!
J p. CLARKE, NO. l5S KING SiRkhi |,

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
TAS OPENED an entire new STOCK o'
II CURTAIN MATERIALS, comprising
the choicest styles of Satin de Lanes bT"'a'eiie,
Damasks. Cord, Tassels and Gmps, Lace and
Muslin Curtains, Drapery Muslin, Gilt Cornices'
Bands, Pins, &c. nc.
Also, splendid stock OF Painted and "oid
WINDOW SHADES, containing every Valiety,
and will be sold at prices TO suit the TIRES
Buff Drab Green, Blue. and White Window
Shadnss, and all of the most improved SHADE
Fixtures Landscape Wire Shades.
VENETIAN BLINDS, REED BLINDS, and
PAPER SHADES.
~ Church, Store, and other large Shades,
painted to order. OCT 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
UST RECEIVED and Tor sale

I UST REC ElVED and Tor sale
~ 81 boxes Rasins whole half and quarter
CirroD; bale Bordeaux Almonds
! sack Paper Shell 60
Hard " do; / DO Jevica do
Filberts; 2 do Cream Nuts
20 drums Figs; / trail Dates
cask Currants 500 Cocoanuts, fresh
500 Sweet Havana Oranges
: bushels Ground Nuts
sack Pecans; cask Canary and do.
Hemp Seed; also. fine assortment OF Tors Tor
Christmas Holidays, with fine assortment Of
fine CANDY too nSmerous 70 mention, with a
variety OF CANDY OF my own manufacture a
fine Iot OF Japan Cages, Breeding Cage; also,
h!ty pair OF Canary Birds, all OF the above
GOODS which will sell low for cash.
e. SCHAFER, Confectioner,
nov 3 No 3 North Fairfax. street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

~ c. BRADLEY, Cabinet, Chair, and Sofa
-. Manufacturer, corner of King and Alfred
streets, Alexandria Va, has constantly OF hand
and offers TO the public, an excellent assortment
Of CABINET WARE, SorAs and CHAIRS, OF every
variety, and on the lowest terms which. for dura-
bility and finish, cannot be surpassed.
mn AI,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
Ei.sTi;.SC.

I'Il1S WATERMAN, 100 King STREET,
= ALExANDRIA would respectfully announce
to his numerous friend, aud customers, that ne i
again ready Gas lie always has been) 10 exhibit
stock of RFADY.NADE CLOTHING, and
Gpntrmens FURNISHING GOODS, adapted
for the ensuing IalI ard winter season. equal, II
not syrIRIoR 10 any other establishment IN the
country. III regard 10 BEAUTY. STYLE AND vAsiETY.
As 10 his prices. an examination will convince
any one az glance, that ne is above any com
petition. oct ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

DHALON'S HAIR INvlGORATOR. Woot's
do Mrs Aliens do, and l. 'lobalsamum,
Haus Eau Lusrral, Hayan', Hair Eooring.
Burnett Colo aine Jones and Batcheller's Han
Dye-constaDrly on hand ard Tor sale by
uovZg WILLIAM BOWLING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON
RAILROAD
INTER SCHEDULE.

f.Is ~ T rs: :, :.ssss.szs77 yt;zrSp
Ez4& .-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

TOHN H. PARROiT, DEALER IL PIANOS,
- NELODsoSs. GUITARS and Musical lNsTRU.
NESTs generally; also Books, STATIONERY, SHEET
MUsIC, and FAECy GOODS, SOAPS, fERFUMEAT,
Cows. SRUsHEs &c &c. dec !
fEUkGE SIGGER>, BOOK BINDER. No.
" 73 Prime street opposite The Gazette OEce,
.iieTGnohiG. Ia-NuslC. MAGAZINES, AND
OLD BOOKS HOUND IN Any STYLE.
~ B. also RULE and MAZE To ORDER any de-
scription OF BLANK BOOKS, which | will
warrant 10 be made OF the best paper and mate
rials, and bound in the strongest manner. Bank
Officers Bankers, Merchants, Clerks OF Courts,
Hotel Keepers, Insurance Companies, and all
who want BLANK BOOKS respectfully IN
vj'ad 20 give ne cell. Jan PIT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

TLYCFRINE CREAM AND GLYCF.
~ RiNE BALLs--FoT chaps, caaies, rough
ress OF he skin, &c, Indispensable 70 the toilet OF
those liable to chaps from the use OF soap, &c.
Prepared by DIR. Ii. H. >IABLER.
nov - No l6j King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

EtASFITTING kSTABLi>HMEAT.-
VI WILLLfM COG.4N, Prsctico' Gas s-Fa'sr
Faycte .Tity .4'eGandria, proposes TO open
bra.cn OF ms establishment az CHARLOTTESVILLE,
where. as here he will attend 10 GAS-flITiNH
N ali its branches. Stores, Dwellings, Churches,
Machine Shops and Public Buildings tt'ed up
on the most approved plans, and al reasonable
prices. He is also prepared 20 furnish Sream
Pipe, Stearn Guages, and Steam Cocks. Con
tracts " Ill b. made for work, ard fixtures o!any
kind supplied al the lowest rates.
~ ALL WORK WARRANTED. ar 2S-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

| 'kESH CUM DROPS, Of very superior
i quality, j1st received and for sale by
nov IS j. 4. NILBTRN Druggist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

IhGTHlNG FOR FALL AND WINTER.
I MEMS. YOUTHS AND CHlLOREN'S )
CLGTHlNG-RFADY-NADE AND TO OR
DER 1t is our custom 10 notify the public al
the beginning Of each season, the arrival OF
our STOCK OF GOODS Tor an old establish
ment Ike ours winch IS so well known 20 our
friends and visitors 1t is hardly necessary 10
saw that we are going on with the improve
mrnts III all liz branches, ss ias; as the Ocean
Telegraph viii permit. Gave us call and see
If We don't surpass every thimg prevIons. You
will find q grand dI.play III CLOTHING as
we'll a. in FURNISHING GOODS and styles,
colors. shapes. &c; they are TOO numerous 10
mention. Gail early to get the FIRST look at
them. Remember the old place.
SCHOOLHERR & BIO s,
Great Western Clothing House, los king-str
three doors below the MARSHALL House. Alex
aud~id. Va. sep z2-n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

7 EWIs'S BROWN WINDSOR SOAP. Sand
! Soap, Fsangipanm. DO, GlyceTIne and
Camphor, Almond Palm, Honey, Rose, Bar
bers, Musk, poncerc Castle pure white,
Jonnson's Tooth Soap Olive Soap transparent
Bars, Yankee Shaving Soap Omnlbus. Family
Palm. Chloride Soa p, received, and tor sale by
nov 26 n. COOK 4 co. SaIepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

agARSHALL& WARD, No. II, KHg street,
WI GROCERS 0"d COMMISSIONS &Eh-
CLIENTS Always on hand large supply OF
the best FAMILY GROCERIES. Ai.o
GUANO, PLASTER and SALT. which they
offer 10 the trade at the lowest rates Pay par.
ticular attention 10 the sale OF Flour, Gram and
Country Produce, aug I4--n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

ELLIS' SOLUrIO OF CITRATE MAG.
IL NESlA, Cox's Sparkling Geiatine, Bur
gundy Ptch and Arnica strengthening Plasters,
Borax. Saso, WilIet Seed. OTTO OF Roses, Sash
Torls and Varnsh Brushes, Indigo Blue. lodlde
of Potas ium. Chlora,e OF Po;asa just received
and Tor saieby JAS. ENTM ISLE, JR,
nov II Apnrhrcarv 81 kIng.s'reet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

ERaND OPENIN OF FALL AND
II WINTER GCOVS.-A s ROBINSON,
MrHcnaNT TAILOR, No %. South Royal Street,
lew doors below the office OF the Virginia
Sentinel has just opened 'plcudid assortment
OF GUOpS in his Inc, embracing everything
necessary for th~ tuli equipment Of gentlemen,
N the r1nst elegant and iasHionahl" suits. Also,
SHIKIS. COLLARS. GLOVES, HOSIERY,
NECK TIES. &c Having bought Tor cash,
and also greatly reduced HIS expenses, be is pre-
pared 10 !uTnish his Cash customers with all
articles in MS line. al the very lowest figures -
All orders will be promptly and faithfully at
tended to Don't forget tie mum berg South
Ro.ai Street sep 2J--u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

Z. " K!NCnELoE. slDNEY bRtlh'
II INCHELOE & ERUIN, G GRoCEES
II AMI COMMISSION MERCHaNTS: No
40 iji5n si Get. ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
u FARMIRs may rely upon having their
personal attention to all produce entrusted to
them yl7-t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

I'ODEY'S LAnY'S BOOK, with the latest
II fashions. is received, and for sale al GEO.
S!GGEKS' Book and Periodical Store, opposite
the Gazette Office.
Gcdeys Magazine and Lady's Book for De-
cember is a very interesting number, price %
cents.
perersons Magazine for December. price Sc
Arthur Home Magazine Tor December, lSc.
YANKEE Notions Tor December, lUc.
Nick Max for December luc.
p!cioriaIs tor tn Holidays.
Pictorial Picayune, &c.
Yakee Nations Comic Pictorial, &c.
Nick Max Pictorial. TIC.
All the Weekly pape!s and Monthiies on
hand delivered TO any part OF the city, or sent by
mal 20 subscribers in the country, as soon as
received nov ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

StHEET MUSlC-Wrli! Itwon't do Tor me
> 10 begin TO desi CRATE By Hame-l will just
say that have ore OF the largest stocks in the
South. and am constantly adding t't.
dec JOHN H. PARROTT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

A CARD-NATH'L BOUSH GROCER
y aud SHIP CHANDLER, No. 3, Htci"'s
UhGrf hrEyISnqrL. '. mn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

- FOR RENT FOR ONE OR MORE YEARs
,g;sl. FROM THE rIRsT OF JANUARY SExT--A
fikST CLASS HOTEL, known as the Man.
SION HOUSE, with large Stables and all other
conveneuces desirable 10 make the establish.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

V t.W ROOkN-I Iiddeil X SCOTS Greek
: English Lexicon. abridged, Tor the use OF
Schools from tie latest English edition oil the
larger work. pnce -.
Yhs DAM. blonde" Satire on Society. from
the French OF Alexancre Dumas IT., by Mrs.
+. G. SGuier, in paper covers, so cts. Just
published, and Tor sale by
nov "a ROBERT BELL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

Light articles or bundles, will he forwarded
between Alexandria and Washington, from the
office in either place Heavy ireights vii be
transported over the Road. if delivered at the
Depot in Alexandra. or al Long Bridge Station
nov 1T lob CORSON. Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

NEW ENGRAYlAGs-J. 7. CLARKE
\ has jastrec-.ved a large lot of fine French
aud EngiI.n Steel Ensravings, for sale al very
low prces; also, Gilt, Rosewood and Fancy
Picture Fr4mes-coGstantly on maud and made
10 Order. dec
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

mtHt compete.
III is probable that earlier possession could
be obtained by an arrangement with the pre-
sent occupants, !f desired For terms apply
10 JAMES GREEN, or to
nov i7-tf GREEN II BRO, Alex Va
The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1858-02-10
Col. Albert Sidney JogRnsto ON.

The historical importance which is Ike
ly to attach itself to the expedition against
Utah, throws q degree of interest around
the commander Of the gallant little band,
now exposed not only to the assaults of
a fanatic and desperate enemy, but the
privations and perils of starvation and
frost in the bleak and inhospitable wastes
Of the western wilderness.
Col. Johnston is a Kentuckian by birth.
He graduated at West Point in 1926,
when ab2ut twenty yeare Of age, and was
soon after employel in service on our
Indian frontier with the rank of breyet
second Lieutenant of the 9th regiment Of
Infantry. In person he is commanding,
standing over six feet in height, with q
large sinewy frame, and a grave but pleas
antface.
On the breaking out of the Texas rev.
olution, he resigned, and joined the inser-
geant Texan army as volunteer. He
soon attracted the attention of the late Gen.
Rusk, AMI was app inted, by him, the
Adiutant General of his command. In
tins capacity, he TOOK part ID the victory
of San Jacinto. At the conclusion Of tie
war he settled on farm. Soou after he
was elected the Texan Secretary Of War.
At the beginning Of the war with Mex
leo, in 1S4 ), he again turned soldier, and
was made the Colonel Of a Texan regi-
ment Of volunteers. When their term Of
service expired, Gen. Taylor attached Col.
Johnston to his person as an Inspector
General lie was at Buana Vista, and
was subsequently appointed to the pay
mastership in the army. Since then he
has been assigned the military command
Of the department of Texas, as Colonel
of the second Cavalry, until the hostile
demonstrations of the Mormons which led
to his appointment as Commander of the
army in Utah. He is said to be popu-
lar with the soldiers, and to enjoy the
respect and confidence Of bis brother Off
Madison ,Stnte Journal.