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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30
BY Yesterday Evening" Mails.

COUNTY COURT.--BarrOt, who, short time
since was committed to Jail for stabbing Mr..
Edlins, Of Orange Court House, was brought
In for trial. The Court, after hearing ali
the testimony connected with the case, re-
manded Barrot to Jail to await his trial at
our mex, 5 ,periOr Court, or give bail in the
sum OF 500. The counsel ia defense OF Bar
rot, petltloued to the Court to reduce the bali
TO the sum of $3.50, which they dad after
some consultation. Barrot succeeded in Civ
ing ball. Orange Chronicle.
SALE OF ROCKINGHAM LAND.-Mr William
ShOwaltcr has sold "a part of his farm-l44
acre,-at so per acre. Purchaser, Imam
ue Roller. A good sale for hard times,
though the farm is an excellent one, anu the
improvements are rs'-rate.--RegtSter.
DARING ATTEEPT At KIDNAPPING. -One
of the boldest attemp pts at kidnapping that We
have heard of tor sometime, occurred IN the
neighborhood of O;totine, in Rockingham
county, few days ago. man by the
name Of Jack HOttinger, who has been liv-
ing near Nashville, in that county, attempt
ed, on Friday last, to kidnap little negro
belonging 10 +. VI. Erwin, esq He went
in mnd day 90 the premises Of Mr.. + pick
ed up a negro boy, about VI years old,
gagged him, took t. the woods, aud carried
him a mile and half, when ne was forced
to drop him, being holly pursued by Mr..
David j. Bear, lie had made al effort to
induce two OF Mr.. E's. little negroes to leave
with him, but not succeeding IN persuadIng
them to go, he grabbed up the smallest one
and left, AS before described. Unfortunately
the kdnapper escaped. and Is still at large.
Nj Erwin and his bands we're all from home
az the time Hottinser made his visit OF which
absence lOttinger was aware.
Ho;ting!y has distinguished himself. alrea-
day, We learn as u very bold thief. lie stole
u saddle some years age, since which time be
has entered into the tu-iuess OF stealing rrgu
larly, navlug stolen, or attempted to steal,
several horses, aud having robbed his own
father oil money which the old gentleman
had laid up to meet an execution levied
against bis property!
Hottingeri is. unfortunately, married man.
lie Is 20 or 70 years Of age, stout built, not
heshy but muscular. -Rockingham Register.
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The market during the week has been uI-
usually dull. The receipts have been light anu
the transactions limited. There has been
very moderate shipping demand for Flour, and
sales to retailers scarcely justified accurate quo
tations. Yesterday, (Friday,) there was some
Improvement noticeable, and tue market closed
firm al 81 50 for Union street Extra Is quiet
at IS 259S5 50. The receipts OF Wheat have
also been unusually light, and the quality gene
rally inferior There were sales on Change
Yesterday of fair to good white at (l3c; poor
red at lOOc. The receipts Of Corn for the past
few DAYS have increased and sales OF large par
GELS of new white at SIC; mixed 5oG12c.-
Oats are dull, and prices unsettled. Sales OF
bright at 3UG32c. Rye 57G6Oc, with a moder
ate enquiry Clover Seed in moderate request
at $685. rs, the latter figures for prime
Timothy Seed may be quoted at $2S73HS3
Sales BY retail at the latter price. Butter is IN
good supply, and prices tending downward
We quote best roll at lsG2Oc.; iIrkln l23G oc.
Pork is in fair request-supply hsh'' we
quote Dressed Hogs at SGGSG25.
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summoned InCendin rics.

The late destructive fire in tins city was
supposed at the time OF its occurrence to be
the work of inccndiarism. Yesterday four
negroes wer. arrested on suspicion of being
implicated in the matter. They belong, two
of them to Mr.. VIM. D. Milcr aud the 9th
er two to Messrs. G. l.. MOsby and JnO. NJ.
Speed. The negroes were tried to-day, and
three of them sent on to the llustugs court -
LpschJrg Courier.
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p.,,,,o,. C.,,I. market. Jan. rs.

CArrLE.-Beef Cattle were a shade lower TO-
day than on las, market day. There were about
900 head offered al the scales, AnO OF which
were sol to Baltimore butchers, al prices rar-
giny from IS TO $3.50 on the hoo;, equal to 81
aSS.5O net, averaging 1887! gross, and the
remaining $500 head were left over unsold.
HoGs Hogs continue in light supply and
we quote them firm at %5.7;AT7 per 100 ID,
net.
SuERp-Sheep are dull. Sales are making at
from 1878 10 81 per 100 lbs. gross
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AUCTION SALES.

WILL BIZ SOLD at auction, o" THcsd0y
w the 3nd day Of February. al ! 0co'k !,
the HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUKN J..
TURE, at the late residence of David Bttzoid,
decd. Terms, cash. DIVIp APPlCH,
ian 3u-3t Executor.
COMMISSIONER SALE ey VALUABLE
u STEAM SAW-MILL, &c.-By virtue o.
a decree of the Circuit Court, for the county OF
Fairfax, made at its November term, 1881 III
The case OF William J. Hall, and Others, agaln,'
Jacob NJ Hosapple's administrator, and oil
ers, shall sell, at public auction, at Falr'eN
Court House, Monday tie 18Th day Of f,J,r..
ry, 1898, Chat being Court day. the following
described property "A lot OF LAND, contain
lng TWO ACRES, more or less, within a few
rods OF the Orange and Alexandria Railroat
near Burkes Station, in the county vi Fairfax.
upon which has been recently erected STEAM
II, SAW.MILL, OF 2O.horse power. with two
~. BOILERS; one up-and,down SAW, Patent
{ URN.MlLL, and fixtures, all new and M com
pIere order. The neighborhood is fhckly SCI,
tied. SO as TO make saving and grnG:"s prof.
able business besides the advantage OF bru
within IA miles of Alexandria by Railroad.
TERN. OF SALE -0ne-enth OF the purchase
money to be paid in cash, at the time OF sale
the residue in three equal payments al SIX
'welve, and eighteen months, with interest rom
tn" day OF sale. with approved personal security
the urle to be- retained, and the property IA
bl. 10 be IesoId upon default IN the payment Of
the deferred payments, Or either Of them.
Dr.. William VI. Holsappe, residing near the
premises. will shew the property TO any ore
who may be DESTROYS OF purchasing Sale 10
take place betw cen | and 3 O'clock
ThOS. K. LOVE, Comm'r.
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Nyw York. Jan. 29.-Flour, all

NKw YORK, Jan. 29-Flour, all qualities low
err; State declined Sc, quoted at Si,2uHS4.23;
Ohio lUc. lower; $4,e0GS4,9o; Southern DC
lower, S45CGSI So Wheat has declining
tendency; white l25Gi37c. Corn also decln-
ing; white 65G69c.; yellow 65cG6Sc. Mess Pork
25c. lower; $l4 9oGsl5 Prime Pork % cts
lower; ST.. Whskey &C. dearer; 2l5G22c
Stocks ge' orally higher and active, except State
Stocks. Cumberland Coal Co IS. Virginia
6's 92i Mo. is o4l Sterling exchange dull
nj lO9BIpilO.
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VALENTINES V LENTlN ES!! AT
Y FRENCHS Book md Prio6icai Depot
have Just received large and splendid aSsort-
ment of Sentimental and Comic VALENTINES,
Valentine Envelopes, Cards Valentine Writers,
and every thing else suitable tor the coming
Valentine season All OF which Will be dispo-
sed OF on the most accommodating terms -
Orders from the country promptly attended 10.
ian 30
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HEADQUARTERS arm DlVlSlON)
OF VIRGINIA MILITIA,
RICHMOND. Jan. is. 1883

RCHNOND. Jan. IS lS5S )
n ENERAL ORDERS NO. BIT being es-
VI sental for the purpose OF necessary "a
rAngements, and proper organization, officers
commanding troops which expect To take part
in the ceremonies OF the erection OF the Eqnes-
tian Statue OF Washington Oh the 22d OF Feb
ruary next, will report to this office, al speedily
as practicable, the name, strength, and arm OF
their respective commands, the time at which
they will reach Richmond and the mode OF
conveyance. BY order Of
Maj Gen'I. WIN. B. TALlAFERRo.
WV Mr>FoRD, Major and Abide Camp.
Richmond ian 2L-Mfh
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NTANTED a good COOK, washer and iron
w er. IN a small family The highest wa
ges paid Apply at the office OF the Gazette,
ian 3O-3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

I for sale by Ian 81 DANL +. HOok.
9NAlRFAN FARM FOR SALE-lntendins
to remove 10 the South, will sell my
FARM in Fairfax County, near Lees Station,
about fourteen miles from Alexandria, contain.
ns about THREE HUNDRED ACRES, one
hundred cleared, about nifty acres III clover, the
balance heavily timbeFed. Also my HOUSE.
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, Farm.
ing Utensils, Stock, Provisions, &c, nc. indeed
everything necessary ior any one wishing I"
bay home There Is 4 fine young ORCHARD
on tho place, with five hundred young trees
Application may be made TO W H. MAR.
BURY, esq, at Farmers Bank, Alexandria, u
address the subscriber, Lees Station, Fairfax
County,. Virginia. II. VI SIMPSON.
FalrlaX COUNTY,. "a. ian g. I'm
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THE SUBSCRIBER wishing to return South
offers Tor sale the place upon which he
resides, consisting of TWENTY AND A HALF
ACRES, situated in Fairfax County, upon the
old Leesburg Road, which separates it from the
grounds OF the Theological Seminary
VI The DWELLING is two story frame
III building, completed in the Fall OF 1860
containing ive good sized rooms, exclusive OF
kitchen, soreroom, and pantry A we'll OF ex.
celeut water at the door
Is proximity TO Alexandra, and the nsighbor,
hood afording the best society, makes II deSira'
bic, ii only for Summer residence.
Possession given Immediately. For terms,
&c, apply either through the Seminary Post
Office, or upon the premises, TO
Fairfax Co, iy 27-eotf A. c. n. SMETS.
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MA RRIE ID.

On Tuesday morning, the Goth instant, by
the Rev Cumberland George, Mr.. WILLIAM
HALL, one OF the principals OF the Culpeper
Female Institute, TO Miss ANNE j., daug liter
OF Col. Ro Alexander, all of Culpeper, {. H.
On the DIST inst, in Warrenton, by the Rev.
VIM q Cross, Mr. THOMAS W. TAYLOR, 10
Miss MALlNDA CATHARINE WHlTE-all
OF Fauquler couaty
On Tuesday, the Goth instant, at ST, Paul's
church, Baltimore, by Rev. Vim. F Wyatt, d
ID, CHARLES ! NJ GWYNN, TO MATILDA
f.. JOHNSON, daughter OF the Hon Reverdy
Johnson.
Al Fort Leavenworth, Kansas Territory, on
Thursday, January llih. Capt. GEORGE n
STEUART, LIST R-gt Cavalry u. s. Army, 10
Miss MARIA II. KNIFE, adopted daughter Of
Major ID. Hunter : Army
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u'he Markets.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 29---Flour is dull. Red
Wheat lO5GllOc.; white llSGl25c. White
Corn 54cis; yellow 55a56cts. Whiskey dull;
20420ac.
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FssA FOR Satellite HOUSE AND LOT
H;ia in the village OF Wildwood, Clarke county,
a, formerly the residence Of DR.. Rcht Il. Lit
tie, on reasonable terms Il Is one OF The mos,
desirable in the place, either tor a Y-iya:r resi-.
C-ncp. or Tor a public house, there be ~ none in
the place. Any are wishing to Purchase. by
writing 10 me- al Salem. p o. FaG4a;er CO,
Va, Will be promptly replied to
Ii l. EO&NER.
Salem Eaunuier Co Va dec % .ntf
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pas~ ELECTION OF OFFlCERS.-Tbe
annual meeting Of the Alexandra Rifemen,
will be held al the Armory, on Monday evening,
Feb LIST at = o'clock. al which time an cleo
ton for officers Will take place
ian 3O.-2t J. c. BROUN, Q. NJ.
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TsNO PLANTERS AND FARMERS-The
LODI MANUFfCTUKING COMPANY,
incorporated III lolO, with capital OF SlU",-
900. oiirr their NEW AND IMPROVED Pet.
nREITE Tor sale, as the cheapest and best fer
tlizar for Corn. Tobacco, and Kitchen Gardens
thai can be made 1t mas been used With great
success IN the Northern States tor II years.
it Is iuodorous yeIy powerful, and yet can be
use. without danger IN c,ntact VITA the seed.
+ night soil OF the city of New York, frorH
winch this fertilizer - manufactured, Is well
known as the most powerful manure IN the
world Price per barrel on board Of vessel ii.
New York $50, for seven barrels ami over
under that quantity - per barrel. Trims cash
4 pamphlet will be sent gratis and r ~ paid 10
any applicants.
H. A trial. however small, is respectfully
solicited. Address
LODI MANUFACTURERS co.
dec ll--wZm 50 Courtandt S se~t y !.
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Fairfax county Jan lb-eots

! AND AND SLAVES FOR SAL By
4 virtue OF a decree OF the Circuit Court Of
Prince William County, rendered on the l"In
day ot October, 1857, IN SUIT therein depend
ing between A. Maddoxs administrator, PLAIN
tiff and Thomas ). Maddox, and others deirn.
tants. shall, on Thursday, The 25M day ot
February n,.i. sell al public auction, OH the
premises to the highest bidder, TRACT or
LAND situated on Powelis Run. in Prince
William County. containing TWO HUNDRED
AND NlNETY.TWO ACRES, OIL which Ro.
bert g. Maddox now resides. This land has
All abundant supply Of wood and timber, Is
well watered. and is in good state for cul,lva-
~ ton. The Improvements are a comioTta
m bic DWELLING HOUSE, with conyen' "nt
buildings At the same time, shall also
sell SEVEN SLAVES. likely and valuable,
consisting of two MEN, one WOMAt,, ne
GIRL and three BOYS.
Terms OF SALE Ten per cent. Of the pur.
chase money OF the land, to be- paid down ~
cash the balance payable in three equal install
ment., with interest, at Elk, twelve, and eighteen
months, from the day o. sale the purchaser 10
give bond with good personal security tor the
deferred payments, and the title 10 be retained
until the whole purchase money is paid. The
Slaves will be sold on a credit of Elk months,
the purchasers giving bonds, bearing interest
from the date, with approved personal security.
VI B. SINCLAIR, Commissioner.
D., Z - iagn
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Boy By divine permission. the Rev. DR..
SWEST1tLL, OF Washington, will preach in the
Methodist Protestant Church, on tomorrow.
Sunday 3lst inst. both morning and evening.
Services at IL A. NJ and p. VI.
ian 3J-lt
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EMoyAL.-The office OF the Aibemarie
Ii Insurance Company has been removed 10
Nos 81 and 5a King street, (la'e Banking
House of FoWle, Snowden h Co.. where they
are prepared to extend their business,
Particular attention given 10 the Insurance OF
the lives OF Slaves. JAMES 5. ROGERS,
ian 2l--eolm Agent
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l.hNn REWARD RanaWa y from the
ID ZDO farm OF the subscriber, in 'harl"S
County, Md on the uIgnt OF the Ith INST. W u
NEGRO MEN who call themselves LOREN.
~ MATTINGLY AND WILLIAM KEY -
Tne former l. about twrn,y-elght years old, six
feet hi. h, OF a / sht coffee color. aud has scar
near his LETT tenpie, over an inch long. The
latter, is about twenty-onc years old, about five
feet ten inches high; very black, when spoken 10
has downward IooS; the part OF the eye usual
Is white. Is Of yelloTISE cast. When they
left they had on Virginia full cloth, but TOOK
d OF their clothes OF any value, with them
The above reward OF ! 100 each, will be gwen, If
taken ont OF the State, and $50 each, IT taken
in the State, and delivered 10 me, or secured IN
jail, so that get them again.
WALTER a HAISLIP
Doncas'er P. o., Charles Co., Md Jan IG-eotf
ca REWARD.-Ranaway from the farm
eO.VD OF the subscriber, near Centrevill',
Fairfax County, Va, on the night of 5th instant,
negro woman HARRIET, about 80 years OF
age. black, feet OF inches nigh, and oi-ra
bly, likely She was purchased by me OF Meesr.
Dickinson 4 Hill, in Richmond, and former :
came from King George County | will gle
The above reward If returned 10 me. or secu ed
so that can get her. A. 5. GRlGSN
Fairfax County, Va, nov 2S-eotf
DlNGWOOD FEMALE SCHO1L-Tte
II, duties OF this Scl:oo wilt recommencc Gu
Nondag. February lsL AS the number of ma
pills is very limited, early application Will be He.
cessary. Address
J. 4. MiLLlGAN, Principal.
Auburn, FauquieT CO., Va, ian 7-eolm
A n BRECKISRiDGy. ". B. JOHNSON.
MEXICAN HOTEL, CENTRAL RAN ,oAD
~ DxPOT. STANTON, VA.
4. \. BngcxISaIDGE & Co., Propristors.
in. WOODWARD. late Of the Woodward s'""se
SupArin'"nd an ''--H'"
10 CASES MACARONI, in store, ard Tor
IN sale, by [jan Isl JOHN A. DIXON.
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nESlRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE --
~ On MOnday, the 22dof February merit, (Cour'
day. will be offered at Public Sale at " arren-
g7S Ton, if not previously sold, the FARMERS,
EN HOTEL on terms to enable the purchaser
with proper management, 10 pay for 1t, out o.
the profits otrne House, TO wit in payments Of
/, 2 3, and years
This welIknown Hotel is capable, in the
hands of good landlord, OF drawing, as II mas
heretofore done, large and profitable custom.
Adjoining the public buildings 1t Is most con
venlent Tor transient visitors 10 the Court House
OF the large and populous county OF FauqnIer.
ia The BRICK BUILDING, containing SIX
.E=& good rooms opposite this Hotel, and which
can be conveniently used in connection with II,
10 also for sale
Persons wishing to purchase will apply to the
undersigned. JOHN Q. MARI.
Warrenton, jan lS-eo2w
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A NY ONE wishing to purchase one OF the
n most beautiful and desirable FARMS on
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, about IS
miles from Alexandra, will DO we'll make TO
Immediate application 10
r. B. WILLIAMSON.
Warrenton, sep lp-eSu
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a FOR RENT-A good TWO->TURY
g5kDWELLlNG, on Wa,hingt n between
Cameron and Queen streets, With ,,.l.f ~ Tie
ya5d. Apply 10 ". DEN .iUGiN,
ian 26-eott
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Cong re So.

The Senate was not in session yesterday
having adjourned from Thursday until Mo-
dsy.
The House Of Representatives,, in comml'-
tee OF the whole, took up the Deficiency bill,
and MIR. Burnett, ot Kentucky, addressed
the House at length, on the subject OF the
public printing.
Mr.. Letcher, OF Virginia, addressed the
House on the same subject. The debate was
continued.
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5jST OPENED-NEW GOODS
.; Mouslines, Cashmeres, Plaids
Fancy Prints, Glnghams, DeBazes
Elald Linseys, PULLED Cloths
Fiannels, Blankets; few of those best Gen
tieneu Shawls on hand Call early, as bar
gains can be had.
dec % BERKLEY & SHACKLETT.
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INOVER SEE1-CIover Seed, in store. and
I J Tor sale Ivy Ian 81 DAHL. +. HOoE.
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4 LBEMARLE FEMALE INSTITUTE
n LOCATED AT CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va
.9ssoctdts Principals Jar Gennai Manal emeni
JOHN HART NJ A.,
ALEX: p ABELL
FACILITY FOX COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.
joins HART VI. A., Moral Philosophy and
Mathematics.
CRAWFORD H. Toy. VI. A, Natural Sciences
History, and Literature.
WILLIAM ~ BRoSAUGH VI. A., Ancient Ian.
guages aud Modern Languages
JAMES NJ. Deems, Music, Vocal and lnstru-
mental.
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AIM AN AC.
MARIN LIST.
-DnyI tlNtsA

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-JANCAEl" -
MENORANpA.
Ship Henry Hanback,, True from Car I'm, Tor
this port, Ieaky and foremost sprung, put into
Queenstown. 9TH inst.
Brig Fidela Lowe, OF Alexandra. for New
Orleans, sailed from St Thomas, 9th inst
Schr. Tram Smith, McG!vern, for this port
sailed from Fall River, goth inst.
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90 be appOlnted,) Drawing,

ing, &c.
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.
The Pupils in this Department, studying me
common English subjects, with the rudimen OF
Latin, French, and Mathematics, have the add
yau,ages OF being taught in large part, by the
gentlemen above named-all ViTgnians, and
graduates of the University of Vlrglnia-be-
sides which, competent Female teachers will be
employed Unusual efficiency, il is thought,
will thus be given 10 this important Department
The next session begins September 18th. and
ends the last OF June. For terms, &c, apply TO
either of the Principals, or 10
Rev. JOHN A. BROADUS, Pre-ident
Board OF Trustees, Charlottesville, Va.
Jy2l-rotf
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Prince William Co, Va. jan 23-eots

NOR SALE-We offer for sale privately. ur.
i I'll King George County February Cour,,
(when il will be sold publicity the beautiful
FARM in said County, and Immediately on the
shore OF the noble Potomac, ID miles from
fredericksburg and so from Washington city,
known as THE COTTAGE, containing FIVE.
HUNDRED ACRES; attached is fine FlSHE-
RY, and with the single addition OF Bell,
would rank with any other on the river.
We sell only for division, the partnership hav'
ing expired in December last.
Terms very accommodating.
With most inferior force we reaped 1900
bushels OF wheat, and the corn crop proportion
ate. The fats lay well and take grass finely.
The higher land heavily timbered with Cedar
Locust and Walnut Improvements sufficient
and comfortable.
The farm JOINS Fair View, the handsome
tate of John H. Smith, now advertised for sale,
and attached would form plantation inferior 10
none on the river, for profit and compactncss
Society good, Churches, Schools, Stores, and
Offices convenient. Game abundant, Swan,
Geese, and Ducks, with Crabs OF both kinds, i'm.
mediatey al the door.
Refer TO JOHN JETER, esq, on the Estate,
W. ROY MASON, esq, King George Court
House, OF JAMES PARKE CORBlN, at Fred.
-ricksburg, for any further information.
JOHN JETER,
JAMES p. CORBIN
King George Co, Va, jan 22-2awts
7 OFFER FOR SALE MY FARM in Far.
tax County, Va, adjoining the lands OF Msr.
X. NJ Scott and Thompson JavIns Said farm
contains about FIFTY ACRES, with cOmlor-
~ table DWELLING HOUSE, and excellent
~ barn and stable thereon, and Is situated Oh
The odd Road leading from Alexandria 10
BackIick Church, four miles only from the tor.
mer place, a convenient dstance Tor market
The soil is well adapted 10 the growth Of the
grain and grasses, usually cultivated in this re-.
gion, and most susceptible OF the highest I'M.
proyement.
A better situation for market garden can
not be procured a beautiful southeastern expo
sure, with soil light, well improved, and with
little little labor the husbandman would be
most amply remunerated for his industry --
Those who may desire u purchase small tract,
am confident cannot be better suited in tins
section or their money invested so as 10 pay
larger per centum.
II not previously sold al private sale, il will
be sold at public auction, at the Tavern OF Sam
u"l Cats, West End, on Saturday, The 9Th Of Feb
rudry merit.
TgRYs--One half of the purchase money 70
be paid in cash, and the residue in equal Instsl-
menfs payable one the 10th OF November, n
each year till the purchase money be all paid
Apply to w. S. REID, Fairfax County
or II. +. MILAN, Virginia House, Alex
Fairfax County, Va, Jan 2s--eots
MISERABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE -
- On MOnday the 22dof february merit (Cour'
day. will be offered at Public Sale, at W arren-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

FISH WHARF.-THE renting of the Fish
Wharf, at the place. for the ensuing Fishing
Season, takes place tc-iay, at y o'clock. il
front Of the Mayors Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30
l. &C AL 1T h N >

COUNTY Court The February term Of the
County Court for this county, commences on
Monday next. The Justices for the term are
Turner Dixon. p. j. j. III. Davis. w. Z.
Harper, Geo. II. Smoo, aud W. B. Price.