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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

ya,RUSTEES' SALE OF Landry virtue
OF deed OF trust from Benjamin Thorn
ton TO US dated the 2Sth day OF February, 1852,
and of record IN the Clerks Office OF Fairfax
County Court, in land record book q. No. 3,
folio 432 we shall, on Monday, the 18Th day Of
july merit, Court day) in front of the Court
House OF the said County Of Fairfax, offer at
public auction to the highest bidder, for cash,
the part or portion Of the TRACT OF LAND
therein conveyed, and not heretofore released by
order OF Reginald Fairfax, the cestu que trust,
situated ir.tne said county, through which the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad
passes and containing about FOUR TH0CS.
AND. SEVEN HUNDRED AND SlHTY'FOUR
ACRES, or so much thereof as may be necessa.
~ TO satisfy the amount now due the said Reg'
maid Fairfax, and remaining unpaid, and the
costs and expenses OF sale
Fairfax County, Va. je 4-eots
The above sale is postponed until the l6th day
Of August next, Court day.
Fairfax county, Va,jy i-eots
~ The above sale is further postponed until
Mondoy, he 2Oh day Of September, (C0wt day }
THOMAS R. LOVE. T,us,sss
aug IS-eots ALFRED MOSS !
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24
Stafford Co.. ap 2-2aw6m

VALUABLE L0uDoUN FARM FOR
y SALT offer for sale. the beautiful AID
desirable FARM called "DREHDEN" upon
which reside II is situated ia LoudOun TO,
Va on the >nickers's Gap Turnpike; is twelve
miles from Lee. burg, three from NIddIe0urg'
and two and ahalf from Aide. The tract coz.
taIns THREE HUNDRED AND SlXIf.ONh
ACRES OF LAND. All OF the cleared land IS
IN a high state OF cultivation; the REMAINDER
well tIn.berad In each field 'nsre are several
Springs. which during the most protTacted
drought. have never ralled. There is an album
dance OF Limestone upon the Farm, with Kiln
Tor burning.
&r-S The improvements consist OF brcE
EilI- DWELLING HOUSE, with tive Rooms
b-I0N. ard tour above l. is comfortable and
convenient. Inc Kitchen is OF stone; has d
ROOM above and beneath. There are good Ser
wants houses, with every other necessary out.
building Within lew Yards OF the house, are
TWO ORCHARDS OF choice Fruit.
This Farm adiol.s the lands OF Jas. + Ball,
and the heirs of Geo W. McCarty, and more
beautiful desirable, Or more healthy location Is
no. 10 BIZ found IN the State II commands an
extensive vew Of the Blue Ridge, and IN lo'e
ness OF scenery is unsurpassed. II lies "Hnin
four miles of the Loudoun Branch OF the wa
na.sas Gap RailIoaf, aud twelve OF the rams
! Station. Prompt attention Will be gwen I"
any communication addressed 20 the sHDeciI'ei'
HORACE LUCkETT, MIadlebufg +. u.
49,, -, LoujOun Co, Va.
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Tho markets.

BALTIMORE, August 23.-Flour is unsettled.
Sog,s.rp S5.4CGSJ.sj. Wheat I'm; Southern
White ll!Gl6rc. Corn firm; white SelS9Oc.
Ness Pork declined lOc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

CKELErON AND OTHER STYLES OF
- HOPED Skirts made Of the very best
material, and in the most approved -hapcs, at
aug "A RICHARDS, llG, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

ygw Yoag. Aug. 23-Stocks are uull and
rsady Cumberland Coal Co. lst. Va. 6s
"; Mo IS 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

Robert Dale Owen, the American Minister
at Naples, writes u 10 ter to the New York
Freeman's Journal denying its report that he
had become Catholic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

I1OR SALE-A negro MAN. aged about
Z thirty, VINO Is a capable dlnng-room SER
want and good plain cook; honest and SOBER
Frqu:re d. the GaZ tie ofiicr. aug 2I--d@t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24
Frederick County, Va, avg iD-eo2m

VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE
i offer Tor sale privately, the FARM
upon which now reside containing 335 ACES
This Farm offers great inducements to the pur-
caaser rom its locality, being within miles OF
Mitcaelrs Station and i Of the Rapr.an, and
thereby brought into immediate connection, by
railway. with Richmond and Alexandria. i Is
beautifully situated in one OF the best neighbour
hood, in the State The Improvements are a
49,, comfortable d w Ell Ii \ &, with SIX
sEE=. rooms, and all other necessary cut-uousss,
4 more particular description Is unnecessary
as those wishing TO purchase will examine
for themselves For further description, APP
NV TO J. c. GREEN at Culn, per Ct. House, or
the subscriber at Mllchal's Station
WM. A ROBERTSON.
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MEMORANDA.

6 'LSsELS WANTED
Tor NEW YORK,
BOSTON,
PROVIDENCE,
COHASSET NARROWS,
Sas Nor.bs. PHILADELPHIA, and
E'a an n-sln and Eastern ports. Dispatch
1G.-fp! 70 aug l9] F0WLE & co.
lW ppOLS' No. l EASTPORT HER.
Ss2l INV, IN store. and for sale by
MARSHALL 6 WARD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

THRUST SALE OF VALUABLE MILL
PROPERTY By virtue OF deed OF trust
executed by William II. Harrison and wife, Tor
the benefit of Meixsel x Grafton OF the city OF
Baltimore, dated the 22d day Of September,
1897, and recorded in the Clerks office OF War
rem County, Va, the Undersigned as Trustee,
will, on Friday the Sd day Of September, before
the door OF the Front Royal Hotel, in Front
ROYAL, Warren County, Va, sell al public auc-
ton. 70 the highest bidder the property convey
ed by said deed OF trust. being large BRiCk
Is,A MERCHANT MILL called WARREN
.$:H MILLS" and other BUILDINGS, with
TWO lots OF LAND, situated on the Shenandoah
River, in Warren County. This Mill is ranked
among the most valuable in the Valley OF VIZ
glnia, and is conveniently accessible by River
navigation, aud Railroad, to Baltimore and AL
eXandTla
Terms OF SALE-Two thousand four hundred
dollars OF the purchase money payable III cash.
on the day of sale and the residue payable on
the third day OF August 1889, to be secured by
obligation. with good security, and lien on
the property. But am authorized by the trust
creditors, Meixsel 4 Grafton, 10 say that they
will accept the note of the purchaser, with salts
factory security, for one thousand dollars, raya-
ble SIX mol tbs after the day of sale, bearing III
terest from date, in part OF the cash mstaIment.
GILES COOK, Trustee.
Nr,rrap 70, ut,, Va auy lO-potS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

HEAVY FREIGHT TRAINS .--The freight
trair Oh the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road, cousisting of so cars, which arrived at
the depot On Saturday night, brought down
COCO bushels Of Wheat $500 bushels Of Corn
LOCO bushels OF O ,ts, besides large quantities
of Wool, Sumac, Wood, 81.
The Manassas Gap freight train, consist
ing Of 20 cars, which arrived the same even
ing broush, down 80 barrels Of Flour, l44S
bu shells Of Wheat, 1868 bushels Of Corn, 3U4
bushels of Oats, and quantity of Timothy
seed, and other produce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

w ANrED' An IMPROVED FAE EN-, OF r
County. in exchange tor Philadelphia city pro.
perty, renting Tor near lou! hundred dollars per
year, or cash. Address for two weeks, with par
tlculars. d. VANNEMAN,
aug 2l-eo3t' Washington, ID. {.
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Cupeper county, Va, " 30 cow

rsyHE VALLEY FEMALE INSTITUTE,
/ WINCHESTER. yA-The fifth Annual Ses-
SION OF I'll, popular Institution, endowed with
full Collegiate powers by the Legislature OF
Virginia. will commence September LIST, and
continue ten months. Among rs ad. antages are:
/. SPACIOUS and well arranged buildings.
2. A ul CORPS OF experienced Teachers.
). EXTENSIVE and systematic Courses OF study.
4. New Chemical 4 Philosophical Apparatus
3. Superior boarding arrangements.
6. Reading and Path Rooms for boarders.
a location hralthtu! and attractive.
:. Government, mild aad atfectiona,e.
Q. Terms moderate and equitable.
IT, No extra charge ior Classics.
Send for Catalogue.
5. P. YORK, 4. N, iPr;rcipal,
G. La MONTE, A. B, INV
5gpt
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Warren County, Va, aug lO-eots

DUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE LAND IN
CLARKE COUNTY.-In pursuance OF
deed OF trust executed by John Dow, now dec d.,
and recorded in the County Court OF Clarke, for
purposes therein mentioned, !, acting under al
thority OF the said deed, will SELL on Tuesday, III.
gust 3Ia, 1888, at White Post, at auction, TO the
4, CHEST bidder, that valuable TRACT OF LAND
upon which the said Dow resided at the time OF
his death, containing about 1875 ACRES. The
~. improy emenrs consist of comfortable
I'D DWELLING HOUSE, Kitchen, and all
necessary ut.buiIdIngs for the use OF the Farm
This Farm is peculiarly valuable, and com
prises all that is necessary TO render 1t desIra
bic residence and profitable investment Persons
desiring TO examine the estate are referred TO
Jno. Alexander, or + w. Massey, esqrs., who will
take pleasure in giving any Information desired.
Txsss.-One.thrd of the purchase money
will be required in cash, and the balance IN
three annual instruments, bearing interest from
day of sale shall reserve the power OF re
sale in case the purchaser shall fail to comply
with the terms as set forth
Possession given as soon as the terms are
compiled with. JOHN MoRIAN.
Clarke County Va, aug Scots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

CROPS IN WESTMoRELAYD.--A letter rom
WestuorcaTd county, states that the
Wheat aud Dat crops in that county, have
been almost 40 entire failure. Many far
mers will have to purchase seed "hcat, and
but a few will make sufficient quantity to
sow and sell, to purchase Guano for the
next crop. The COIN in all this section OF
couutry, from present prospects, owing to the
long continued drought, will not rlakc bal
rel to the acre, and not enough to iatten the
pork"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

NTOTlCE-l now offer at a reduced Price,
= ny FIRM, situated on the Little River
Turnpike 81 miles from AIsxan;ra, and ad'
Joining the land Of Mr.. James Cloud. j con.
tans ONE HUNDRED ASD FIFTY -FOUR
and A QUARTER ACRES. and is improved
-: win new and comfortable BUILDINGS
n:;;,s wall take Tor the entire tract, so per
acre, or will divide to suit purchaser. leriGs
made easy Ny Post Office is Fails Church,
Fairiax county. Va F. A G. TERRETI.
Cottage Point Fairfax Co. Va, aug lO-eoo
A SITUATION WANTED AS TEACHER.
a i wish TO obtain situation as eacher
IN family, or as an assistant IN oeAoot-
have attended two courses OF Lectures al The
University o! Virginia. and feel myself comps-
tent 10 instruct in the following bflncnes-kng'
!ish, Lain, French. Spanish, and Mslhemaiic-
For further information, address l.. l., " arren-
ton. Va. aug 4-eolm
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NsN G~N.,:! ..yS go
%sE
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
The Yellow Fever.

CHARLESTON, S G. August 23.-The fever
has been dec!ar d 40 epidemic. The health
officers report twenty. eight deaths from fever
during the week ending Saturday.
CHARLESTON, Angus, 23.-The brig Els
dover, from Havana, bound for Falmouth,
England, is at Quarantine. A portion OF the
officers and crew have died from yellow fever
and the remainder are sick with that disease.
New ORLEANS, Aug. 23.-On Friday, there
were 81 deaths from yellow fever.
Missouri Election,
ST. Louis Aug. 23.-The returns from all
the counties cxocp, six, show that there have
been elected t. the House of Representatives
OF the Legislature of this State, 81 Demo
Gratis, and II Opposition; to the Senate, Al
Democrats, 9 Opposition.
BALTIMORE, Aug 23.-Jas. Eddy, Super.
intendent OF the American telegraph lines,
4 "a NJ Jericho Vermont vpstnriay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

THE New Custom House GRoUNDs--A
committee Of gentlemen from tbis city, pre-
ceed,d to Washington yesterday, for the
rurpose cf waiting on the Secretary of the
Treasury, to obtain his permission to the
purchase Of the brick house adjoining the
grounds of the new Custom House, with the
view tf removing it and putting the whotc
under one enclosure, thereby lcrmirga beat
tiful public square.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24
: UCaIUs T"IIr W. "
Missouri Election,
AUCTION MALES.

" - RI
| PERTI.-Pursuant 10 the provisions OF a
deed OF tiust from Samuel /. Ashby TO me, bear
! ing date the Iyth day OF March, 1875, and re-
corded in the Clerks Office OF Fduquer County
Court, shall (iOr tie purposes IN SAID deed
spec.ilcd) sell by auction 10 the highest bidder,
az the sIdence OF the SAID Samuel ]. Ash6y, IN
the said County OF Fauguler, o" Wednesday, IN.
81 day Of September neat, II idIr, II noi on the
next tar day-sundry articles oil HOUSEHOLD
AMI KITCHEN FURNITURE, three Wagons,
three Carts, one Carriage aud Harness, all the
farming utensils belonging 10 the said Ashby,
SIXTY HEAD OF FAT CATTLE, six Oxen,
four Micn Cows, thirtyhve Hogs, fifteen Sheep,
thirteen head OF dorses, and crop OF wheat
supposed to be five hundred bushels.
lERMs--Th- tat cattle will be sold upon a
credit OF thirty days, and the residue OF tae
property on 4 credit OF ninety days, where The
purchase exceeds twenty dollars-upon the par
cnaser's giving therefor negotiable notes. well
endorsed, or Jonds with good personal securl-
ty, as tie undersigned in his dissection may re-
| quire-or purchases OF twenty dollars or less,
tue cash will be required
CHARLES 7. GREEN.
| Fauquier Co, aug Scots Trustee
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, NEAR
| Y WARRENTON, VA-My Fam, con
| tanning FIVE HUNDRED ASD FORTY
! ACRES on the Warrenton Branch OF the
! Orange and ALEXANDRIA Railroad distant 4 miles
| from Warrentou. and = miles rom the three
| mile Station on said Road, * Tor sale.
! 1t well waterrd, and nearly one half OF the
! tract IS in wood and timber, which adds greatly
! 10 is value The soil Is productive and easily
&;yssA titled. TIE DWELLING HOUSE and
.E.fE out. buildings are ell new.
,ra sr,,,iar ,r,rr. vino sacb sneIrsrcv ot
n.,,T ,r.j ,,,+.r and CONTAINING one about 300
! a,i -, nm, &, .cro.
Tho~.v.Iu no said ssn,r.telv mr. TOGETHER. 10
.,;. -,,,,oI,.,,s ,rao ,ro i,r;,oJ 70 Tow the
y ,,re,r,.s.
II ri. FARM sbouId NOT bo sold before the
oh ~ Nopcr,bey ,,crt il ,il on that day. if fair
| il moi the next ;sir day. be sold al public auc
ton, on the premises.
For terms &c. refer 10 nv Attorney, RICE
" PAYNE AZ Warren.or. Va
GEO,GE + WILLIAMSON
W,rr,n.on. Va. aug l3-ao- NovI1
u Olltk.-by virtue OF a deed OF lrust exc
I cu'ed 20 me Dy Johr '"rLWeii' on tn''
2"'h day OF May, 'A7'' ana recorded III fr'nee
"Iiliam 'o'n,y 'oul' S""'' o',' ~ I''I Nv
tae highest Oder on Inc prein'ssS' me s,i aa a
Oh HTpte"'Oei' 100 J nn', pa.' I;,;,,,
,,NHf, ~ "H''" nc vi f,, -
ms =, " ,,..'a'' ,"''l '''L' ;a, -
l, 'l''e " III Al" 'o''I'y' adv" T,,.I Ter,ns
'hH oss'9'"" VI '"I" '""t ,',,'atIa. h',,
9i'e - ,,,Ia onI,
g, y -. 7''''''
wiiIiAu SvIrCNAN T,pstee
DID,. W. l'' tann,.. a,,'. 'a,s.
'''''le '" u. >O""'', aug =
IsUlONAC LAND FUR SALE.-Ihe I'M
derslgrrd desires 10 sell TRACT OF
/ LAND. on the Waters OF Potomac Creek. III
stafford County. Va. containing TEN HUN.
! DRIED AND ~ EATY ACRES. II boroeTs on
Inc Creek (" men Is Ha''-ao's) "IiFS, at" .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

DOLTING CLOTHS-A iuli assortment OF
II best Anchor Boiling Cloths, just received
y Express, for sale by l.. NJ. MCCORMICK,
10 Theatre Building,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

SUSPICION OF Foul PLAY ALAMEDA
rumvr having gained credence, that the death
of J,hn w. Young, noticed in yesterdays
azette, had been caused by foul play, his
body was yesterday afternoon ezhumod and
examined by Doctors French aud Gregory,
t, ascertain the facts. IL was said the hole
viii ch was in bis nec., had been caused
by spike in the cart, which fell upon him.
but upon examining the cart, no spike was
found, aud hence originated the rumor that
he had beer foully dealt with. Upon the eA-
animation OF the body, the hole in his neck
was discovered, but ii was ascertalned that It
had been caused by projection on the cart
ard that death Was caused ty suf!call3n as
was before stated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

FIREMAH's FUNERAL The funeral Of Mr..
j. ~. Youug, who was accidentally killed
on Saturday morning last, took place on
Sunday afternoon and was attended by the
Friendship Fire Company, of which be was
member. The CORPSE was borne to the
Presbyterian Cemetery, en- the Hose Car
rage Of the Company, which was appropri ate
~ decorated fer the occasion, and drawn by
the members. The procession was under the
charge Of j. W. Atkinson, Chief Marshal,
and was preceded by baud c! nusic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24
~ WOODS HAIR REsTORATIVE.-We

III WOODS HAIR RESTORAIlFE.-We
have never known any other medicine win as
large share OF public confidence in so short a
time as this has done II has not been more
than a wear since we first heard OF II, and II
now stands al the head OF ali remedies OF the
kind We have never used any OF 1t ourselves
having had no occasion, as our "crown OF go
nv" not only as yet retains It's original co'or
hut gets more so-but some OF Our trends nave
and we have never known it 10 fail IN restoring
Tho hair 70 Is original color We advise such
as are becoming prematurely gray, TO give the
"RESTORATIVE" a trel.--ChcSir (lHHoiS)
Herald
Sold bv all good Druggists. Hng @a-t
RURAL ATrRACTl0N.-The Ladies
of ST, Johns Parish propose holding ftSu'a',
on Wednesday, the 25th OF August, (i' ial'' IL
moi the next iair day0 in the oeauIiiu! grove
near GrimesviHe, in Prince George county hn''
;or the purpose OF making some improvements
in ST. Barnabas Church. Ice Creams, fIu''S'
&c :, will be supplied III abundance ana ''"'".
some dinner provided for the occasion "'"e'!s
of Alexandra who desire 10 patTohlZe worthy
object, and pass day IN rural ehJ'ytne"l' wiz
| fuIy realize their expectations py WISHING 'ni'
romantic spot. And, in addition to other nu'
| Rms attractions, frlDCe NeoI &c > " i' A"'
full quota of her iairest daughters
Prince Georges county. Md, aug al" T"
Anew GOODS We have received lot Of
~ Fancy Prints an Mousllnee' Gran s'yi@s3
6eBages: Lavella Cloths; another ioi OF moss
yerv Cheap beached Cotrons; Casslnetis; canon
FIappels; White and red Flannels; striped ana
plaid Domestics, &c, to which we invite 'He
attention of our customers
aug "a }. T. l.. a ~ ~
~R EEN GINGER FOR PSE>Eh' ~ u;
(T Mace; Nutmegs; white and black Mustard
Seed; Celery Seed; CoriandeT do; tara"ay 40,
and Turmeric. Just received and iof sa.e, ny
]. WILLIAM POWLlN",
auo "a Corner OF Fairfax and prnce SIS
DUSKIRK'S FEVER AND AGUE AMI
X DOTE, Ossoods India Cholasogue, how
I'D, Tonic Mixture, shallenbersers Ague
Remedy On hand, and for sale by
Nemeo'' ] WILLIAM BOWLING,
aus "a Corner OF Fairfax and Prince SIS
90 BUSHELS CORN MEAL, just receiV
XII ed, and for sac by crrp
any "a PERRY 4 PENNY hA' n I'm.
TINIMOTHY SEED, Orchard oraSS 'ee'
Country Soap for sale by by
aug "a PERRY PENN, hA'nhN
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AIN 4 n AC.
MARINE LIST.

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-AUGUsT %
. ARRIVED.
>s.ln. ''S'"' 'p' y"
Si, K Stockton, Crammer, Providence,
. Lowe.
hi IT, q Ven Ven. Worth, Patrige, Baltimore, guano
~ -" :, N, Il huntley, Hammond, New York,
Ac'eigh \ Son.
;,, ~. Sag Townsend, New York, salt to Hill,
~ -. ,eioi'ne, Hatton, Plantersville, wheat
w. 70 Blackjack, Marshall Il Co.
Wa Columbia, Harper, Baltimore, to
l::,.,. Ansat, Sears, Providence, corn by M.
H.. MEMORANDA.
a- =. Nsoecca Whiden, German, from this
rG.. Boston, and st. Lawrence, Dickey,
", yse'o"n, d c., at Holmes Hole goth.
Dc ,,.;. 'ske, Endicot,, from Georgetown,
M. ui u. al Boston Goth.
IT. \ "@ ) llsdale, Hawkins, from George
:Ia., J. House, Sprague, and Jos. Holmes
q s,, "Uh this port, arrived at New York
h.,D5 b. Strong, Hawkins, from this
'ur avn 'o!e' from Petersburg, do. 2lst.; J
'.s,n ~ n Tor Georgetown; 5. Andrews
NJ, 'I = " ashmgton, cid. at do. 2lst.
sn,s ', n n, griffith, James, from this port
b. Philadelphia 10th inst
'a,aop,ss' ne1nett from this port, arrived Al
ssues,m Jayne, from this port, arrived
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

COUTH FARM SCHOOL, CULpEPER COUNTY.
= This school Tor the instruction OF young
Ladies will be continued another session, "hder
tie superior instruction o. Miss ). A. MlLLhk.
whose capacity AM experience Is TOO well
known 70 reed comment, having taught Mn"
years in THIS State. Session to commence the
FIRST Monday in October. 1885, ard close on
the las' of July. 1889 As II Is my wish 10
take bot lew Young Ladies. those VINO wish
10 avail themselves Of ner valuable instruction,
| a pleasant home, wber" every attention VIII be
paid TO sleeping departments, eating washing
ghts and conveyance to church, II pr"ctica'
be. viii do well to make rariy application.
Terms-%l3D No deduction except IN cases OF
rrotrac.ed sickness. Ornamental "orK. win
Music. vocal and instrumental will be taught.
Letters directed 10 me. Jeti-rsonOn Post Once.
will meet with prompt attention. ~
MARIA l.. HURT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

Pc TpoyEuESr.-Oa account Of the death
Of Mr.. j. W. Young, a member Of the Friend
ship Fire Con. pany, the parade ard supper
OF tina. Company, to have taken place yes
teraay, was postponed until the 18th OF Sep
tember.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

ARgEsTED-The Georgetown corresp"n'
dent Of the Washington Star says: -"Othcers
Gross and TrunnelI comprising the indepen-
dent police force of the town arrested the
following parties on Saturday, charged with
robbery, viz: William Van Solver, Charles
Van Solver, Levi Van Solver, John Oliver
Speider, and Lewis Welt. The particulars
of the case are as follows: Ga Saturday
morning last fishing soop, belonging to
Wm. Van Solver, Sr., stopped at Boyds
Hole, Oh the Virginia side Uf the Potomac,
opposite Mary land Point, when the old man
sent his sons and Speider and Welt ashore
in suai boat. wheo they took from shed
of Mr.. Geo. f. Gryues two oars, an anchor,
and chains, the property OF the said Grymes;
ami also from shed GA, the same shore
large quality of seine and rope, the pre-
perry OF Grymes Il Co. The stolen articles
were fouri by Officers Gross and Trunneli in
the slvop at tits place. on Saturday evening,
when they made the arrest of the above
named parties, aud carried them before jus
tice Raager, who committed tham to ill TO
await rcauisi;ion from Gov Wise, Of Nlr-
GINA. except Levi Van Sewer, who was dis
charged"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

Or 'CHAyGE.--The attendance at the Corn
Exchange yesterday, was numerous, and the
market opened active. The offerings OF
grain were large, amounting to about ll'OVV
bushels of Wheat, 4,000 bushels of Corn, 2
900 bushels of Oats, and 200 bushels OF Rye.
Prices were well maintlIued--g)od white
wheat selling for 1909; white cora loc., AMI
yellow S4e--the quality Tot prime. Flour
has an advancing tendency; the receipts are
very light, the mills, i'll the upper couniy, be-
Ing unable to grind more than halt their
usual amount on account Of the low stage OF
water, ccclsioncd by the continued drought.
+ + this reason the receipts of wheat are da-
ly increasing, while -four is coming to mar
ket in smaller quantities and must, accord
ipg to the views of those most competent to
Judge advance in prize.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-24

FRAcAs--A fracas occurred on Saturday
night, 10 a restaurant, on Cameron street.
opposite the market square, which result
ted in one Of the parties, John Ed, being
severely cut on his forehead. Albert "oois
and Edward Waripg were yesterday arrest
ed and taken before the Mayer. charged
with being implicated in the disturbance
and each were fined $3.50, and put under
bo,ds in the SUN of 500, to keep the peace.