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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27
FANCY ARTICLES. &c.

" ARIETlES. Oval let Clasps; Elastic
\ Webbing for Belts; Brass and Reed Hoops;
Buffalo Shell lvery, H"u and India Rubber
Combs, OF every description; SILK Watch Guard;
White Floss SILK; Embroidery Braids; BIa, L.
Silk Cords and Ts,seis; ida and Floss Cotton;
large assortment OF Hair Brushes; India Rub
Der and Whale one Hair Pins, just received,
and iol sale very low, at C. G. BERRY'S,
iY2l No u. KIM. street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

NEW WALL PAPERS AND DEC0RA-
N TIONS-Just receiving al j. TACEYS
40. lj7, North sids Of King street, the very latest
STYLES of WALL PAPERS AND DECORA-
TIONS. direct from the manufacturers, which
will be disposed OF very low TO prompt pnIcha
ser, Gmh All J. TACEY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

rRAlN CRADLES, &c.--The sub.,u5t
VI will sell out his stock OF GRAIN Ca
DIES al cost. for cash, to close out
On hand genuine English scythe>, >g,a'
Rifles, Hay Rakes &c, at lowest prices
Will be sold a bargain, PLATFORM
SCALE, TO weigh 1900 pounds-FaIrbau.s Is
tent--a first rate article
Building and Housekeeping Hardware, al
sorts
Remember that we are selling our Goods Il
the lowest prices No Humbug. Cal al No
II Royal street, Alexandria, Va.
Tvs JOHN j. CREIGHTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

CtHERIFF'S SALE On Saturday, the 3lst
- day Of July, will expose TO sale at the
dwelling house OF Thomas NJ. Monroe, on
Franklin street, (known as the Village) all the
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
consisting OF Beds, Bedsteads, Chairs, Carpets,
Tables, Sofas &c, &c, TO satisfy an execution
in my hands, against said Monroe tor rent
Sale TO commence at IN o'clock.
{. NJ. CASTLEMAN, ID. s,
" 22--ts for Edw. Sangster, Sheriff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

CONSTABLE'S SALE-Will be offered for
sale, on Saturday, July 3lst, at 10 O'Clock II
n, at the corner OF King and Royal streets IN
Colton's Restaurant, the FURNITURE, COOK
ING UTENSILS, and BAR-FlXlNGS of the
same, to satisfy an execution IN my hands.
Also the unexpired term OF his Lease.
iv2l-eo5ts u w. WALKER, Constable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

TRENCH DYEING AND SECURING ES-
TABLISHMENT, 249, KING sThEET -
Grape Shawls, Satins, Silks, Mernos, Wooden
and Cotton Goods in general dyed in any color
desired-Carpets, Curtains, Blends, Laces, Straw
Bonnets Kid Cloves, all kinds OF Ladies and
Gentenen's garments, cleaned in the very best
style. The necessary arrangements Of this
new establishment being TOW complete, and the
co operation OF one OF the best Dyers (Mons.
SIGOD, from Lyons, France, who has been for
series OF years foreman il the well renowned
Staten Island Dyeing Establishmei III New
Yc:k) being constantly secured all work Will
be done in the very best manner--wlIl meet
with prompt Tspatch nd will give satisfaction
in e,erv respect TO those hat will honor the ul-
er>igned with th,.r kind patronage
p SFLDNER
GOODS for the establishment will also be re-
ceived at P. SELENER'S Fancy and Millinery
Store, 154, King-street. my 2l-d3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27
GUANO, &C.

TIE BURG EXCEL SIOR-This valuable
~ manure, originally known as Super Phos-
phate OF Lime, is now infinitely superior in
value to any fertilizer sold under that name, be.
ing as quick in its effects as Peruvian Guano
(Which nc mere Super Phosphate can be- and
leaving the land i'll much better condition
than that article.
The genuine is put upin strong Barrels with
white heads, the name stenclied III Black let
te.4, and the inspection brand in red letters un-
derneath. For sale at Baltimore prices
JAMES c. NEVETT, Agent for
feb 81 Alexandria, opposite Pioneer Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

SNO TONS BRIGHT DRY SHUCK S
eJljO WANTkD, for which fair price will
be gwen. FITZPATRICK & BURNS,
Manufacturers OF the best curled Hair. Cot
ton, and SHUCK MATTRESSES; also, Spring
Beds and Spring Lounges, Cotton Bats, DC.
sep est
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~ Owls {. W. WA1TLES, Trustee.
nv 81 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

BY S. J ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
C'HOE FINDINGS, &c, AT AUCTION
- BY authority # certain deed OF trust ex'
ecuted on the 18th day OF July, 1885, and duly
recorded, shall offer tor sale, at public auction
on Wednesday, ne1t, 2sth instant, at 10 o'clock,
at the store occupied by John Il. Taylor Son
No ~, Royal street, well selected assortment
of Shoe Findings, and other goods usually KEEP;
in Shoe Fndng establishment
TERMS All sums of 500 and under, cash;
over $50, credit of 90 days will be given, for
approved endorsed notes.
" 24-dts n o. CLAUGHTON, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

MORE NEW GOODS--The undersigned
vi ma, Just added TO his stock, fine assort-
Tnent of FL ENCH DRILLINGS. (p!aln and col
ored) superior Marsellies tor NE>TiNGS, and
a beauriIu article OF Drap D'Ete, for coats
which he is prepared to furnish at the lowest
rates WIN. ARNOLD,
INV Is Merchant Tailor, 81 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

- FOR RENT.-The STORE No. SO
Esk north side OF King street, next TO the corner
OF Fairfar street. Possession given Immediately.
aug 3-eoly }. WEST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

CTlMPSON'S PATENT ICE PITCHERS,
- in Britannia AMI Silver. plated, Patent Cream
Freezers, Ice Cream Moulds, Water Coolers, Re
irigerators, Tor sale by JOHN OGDEN.
lie II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

UANOS-I have in store and will be re,
" ceiving during the season, full supplies OF
No l. COLI MBlAN GUANO, in strong sacks.
MEXICAN GTAN0 A. A. q A, in sacks
and b. -rels, all warranted 10 be of the very best
quality, and having the Baltimore Inspection
brand on each package, for sale at lowest rates,
by JAMES {. NEVElI,
feb 81 Successor 10 Nevett Il Suowden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27
Tvs JOHN i. CREIGHTON

TT OUSEKEEPING ARTICLES, Al No. D..
ii ROYAL STREET just received, JdPrnuol
Toilet SETS Tin Plates and Jars; Cake tu''rr
Wash Basins; Dip ers; Buckets: Parkcrs Con.
biuation Coffee Mills; Knife Cleaners Bristol
Brick and Powder; White.wash and Shoe Bgusur.
Sweeping and busting Brushes Hair Bru,a"
and Combs, assorted; Plated Forks; Spoon. All
Ale or Ice Pitchers; Coffee and Tea Pots, Ium
blers; Casters; Handsome Waters and I1
Trays; Knife Boxes; Lemon Squeezers; Rol0lrz
Pins; Beef Founders; Sugar Buckets Ice Avn
Carpet Hammers ard I acks, with many orhu
articles too tedious 10 enumerate. Call AVID e.,
For sale at low prices, by
ap3O JOHN T. CREIGHTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

7 INVITE CITIZENS and strangers 10 ca F.
at my mandatory, No. l4l, King stree
between Washington and -. AsaIh streets 81.
examine my large and handsome assor'm'n' OF
SADDLERY GOODS. as do not intend 70 b.
surpassed in my line OF business, by any o'f'f
city. have on hand, and am daily maHuiar'
turing as tne and superior All assortment d.
can be found IN any OF the Northern c.a''
My stock comprises as great variety as can
be found in any other house, consisting OF HAN
NESS, OF all kinds, from the hne gull ""''
down to the dray, cart. and pIow Haness-
TRUNKS, of every kind, fine SOLE LkAIh q.
Err, Steel Spring Iron frame Ladies TIL M
AND BONNET BONES, and all Other s'i'
down to the common packing Trunks 81
DIES, BRIDES, MAR1lNGALES, "hif>
&c, as line a. the finest; Buffalo and Iatg
ROBES, DRIVING GLOVES, HORSE Co''
Frs, CARPET BAGS, VALlCES, &C. &c e"
all kinds Call and see Tor yourselves.
Thankful Tor the very liberal patronage 15.'
tofore extended, solicit continuance o.
same, and pledge myself 10 spare 10 pans "
give satisfaction. All GOODS waran'rd %
as represented. VIM. +. PADDhII
oCt2l-tt
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Goa L..

4 NTHRACITE C0AL-The Schr Penn
N sylvania has arrived, and will be DIS
charging to day and Monday next. This is the
BEST cargo OF RED ASH COAL ever brought
to this market, and will be delivered from the
vessel at over a dollar per ton less than such
coal is worth
am, also, taking orders for superior WHILE
ASH Coal, al a very low price, TO be deliver.
ed at the pleasure OF the customer.
va JAMFS G.. NEVf. TT.
lCOAL-Just arrived. Schooner Avarado,
u with cargo OF RED and WHITE ASH
| COAL For cash, or TO punctual customers,
this COAL will be delivered very low. Gall
and leave your orders. The vessel Will c"r-
mence discharging on the sd instant
D. B. SMITH, Daingerheld's Wharf.
jy 23-dlw
GOAL! COAL!! ARRlVED.-We will de,
\ liver this day TO those who have engaged
! OF US a superior arti"'e OF RED Ash COaL
from the Scur Sea Lion.
Also. expect daily, the Schr. Geo. K ConoVer,
with WHITE ASH Of liFe quality, and hope
all 10 whom we nave sold will be prepared TO
receive WISE q ".
| y. b. Please send your orders 10 GEORGE
WISE, at the yard on King street, OF TO
" Use Il Green's Office, No. 4, south Unlon.st.
jy l9-lw
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superintendent OF I. >. b. u
Washington, iy 22-dlm

00NO REWARD.--Broke out OF the
~ NV) Alexandra County Jail, on sun
dsy night last the 18th inst, J.aMES TRIM
NELL and LINES SMITH
Trammell is about five feet or inches IN
height full face, dark eyes and hair, thick lips
and good teeth, and about 20 or 2syears OF age.
Smith is slender built, about S FEET inches
high, brown hair, light eyes, oval face, and
prominent mouth, and shows his teeth when
talking.-his age is about 81 years.
1t is supposed that the prisoners received and
from friends outside of the Jail, who are now
using every effort TO conceal them.
The above reward will be paid for the arpre-
bension of the prisoners, or one hundred dollars
for either of them. LEVI hoRpLh'
iy Aft Jailor alexandra Couh'y'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

NOTICE.-The senior partner having with,
~ drawn from the firm of JAMES GREEN
h SONS, our future business will be conducted
under the name and style Of GREEN d bRo'
who have now on hand for sale, and will con-
tinue TO manufacture, at the old stand, corner OF
Prince and Fairfax streets, a general assortment
of the most modern and antique FURNITURE,
FEATHER BEDS, HAIR. and SHUCK MAT
TRESSES, &c, and every other article en-
braced in our line OF business. We hope by the
aid of the most modern machinery, and the
many con,eniences which our mandatory is
provided with, TO be able TO make il the interest
of those wanting anything in our line, 10 give
us call. JOHN w. GREEN,
an 30-tf :. A. GREEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

With large stock OF Imported, Domestic
and German CIGARS; SMOKING TOBACCO,
IN bbs. aud papers; powhatan PIPES; Glazed
Pipe Heads Chalk Pipes; Scotch, Rappee, and
Maccaboy SNUFF, in kegs, bladders papers,
and bottles; ali OF which they offer TO the trade
as ow as they can be purchased in this or any
other market NH 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES

TIME FIRE INSURANCE COMPANy q.
ALEXANDRIA, continues 10 insure sy..,.
Fire, generally, in Town and Country a. be-.
tofore, on the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANTHONY p COVER, Pr,sIi.r,.
William Gregory, Edward S Houyt
Robert Jameson, James p. Smlr,
Thomas K. Keith, Robert q. yioIs,,
William H. Fowle, Thomas McCor,,.
John II. Brent, d. B. Smith.
Jno. b. DaingerbelG
Office hours from 9 to J. and from 2!.o-.
o'clock. c. W. WATTLES. >rcreiayy
Office on King street, near s.; A.aga
nov lO-d1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

II EFRIGERATORS, &c A lot Of nor =.
n ehrated Dr. Kane's Re!rigerators A",e! -.
arrived, that were so extensively Hstd '%'' I,
son, and acknowledged by all TO be the Os'' n =
use; also, WATERWAYS Patent Eeni's'0'' a..
right Stone Ware, and Chest Reirgera'o'' "
ter Coolers, Tin Safes &c. r.,,s
aps H |. GREGORY, No. III AU".---
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

TIME POTOMAC INSURANCE COMP
NY OF ALEXANDRlA.-No. II. Som
Fairfax street, next door TO J. Leadbea,er, b. ,
Store-where they will be pleased to r.c.S,
offers for either Fire or Marine Insurance
Presiden;,-SAnUEL MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

The Managers have been compelled from the
numerous complaints made TO them, oil unIaith-
fitness on the part OF those who have been al
tending 10 the filing OF orders, TO resume the
correspondence business in their own name
r Order Tickets from the Managers only,
Address all letters to
r. FRANCE & CO., Ral,in ore, Nd
2 26-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27

IN BOXES mar ulactured Tobacco, just re-
w celyed per steamer, and Tor sale very low
by lie 29l RlDGELY, HAMPT0N& co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27
SCHEME

Whole Tickets $40; Halves SIS; Quarters S2.5O
A Managers Certificate OF 10 Wholes-where
persons wish 10 pay the risk only, will be sent
$50
Do. do. 10 Halves, for. ....... 40
Do do 10 Quarters, - .......... 20
Do. do l6 Eigh'hs, " ."..... 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-27
GROCERIES,, SC.

7 'QUORS.-We have just received, good
| 4 supply OF FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
LIQUORS, consisting III part of
20 bbls Rectifed Whisky
80 Proof do
Is ne.eghth casks Brandy
Half cask superior Henessey
casks Burgundy Port Wine
Madeira
2 Sherry
Together with fine stock IF Old Rye WINS
key, London Cordial, Gin, Cigars, Tobacco,
Teas, &c, Tor sale by
mn POWELL x co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

arrnrg-Ma-ket quiet-no sales report leu
,,. some small transactions to Inc
u.ge. but quotations are n0m'na''S an'
NJ ~,gg,T-oaerings on Change fair win
" ''I'.,,nd and the market closed quiet.
-. reported Of very poor white at liV1ii'e g.
,''', . -, 10 at i2O, l25, and l27c. Sales OF
'" .'.,;or AZ lyUGllSc; fair to good lZo'
- C,gy-pemand fair, and quantity improv.
S,ls. Of white al Toe. by measure, ana
- weight, Sales of yellow at 7sC0soc.
rye j. IN tar request, with sales al ''c'
n,r,-Ns sales reported-quotations un-
.--,z4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

The jury liz the case Of Capt. Benjamin E.
Brooks, tried on Friday, in Washington, re-
turned ipquisi.on tina. Benjamin E. Brooks
i. at the time of taking this inqusition Of n-
sound mind, so sha. he is not capable Of the
government. Of himself or of his estate, and
that he has been 10 the same unsound state
of mind for some time, say, since the latter
part Of May, 1883
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

49,. ~ Day GooU. AT NEW YoRK.-Ihe
Va yo,A Journal Of Commerce states that the
~. ~. 7por,s OF dry goods at New York for &C.
80. uGs.7!2, greater than for the CORES.
~. ','. 80 ptr,ol OF as, year, and only $lso,oll
IAN for October, 1856. The imports
..,r mon Inc market, including those with
.,,r ,rom warehouse, having exceeded the to-
=, ' og ...r year, IN a proportion still greater
.-.r ,l- direct receipts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

T,.coal tonnage of the four leading anthra'
80, ,,as.nor,ation lines, Tor the past week,
.,.,,. an trsresa,e increase OF 35,422 tons, as
-rrp.l-a win the parallel week OF last year
T,sScsuylsill navi CATION has cancelled It's de-
~, is tonnage this year being l,O3s:sls tons
,,,,s, 1858 Of9 10 the same period last year,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

FlRE.-About half past o'clock, yester-
day morning, the brick stable in the rear of
the house OF Miss S. Griffith, No. 235 King
street. containing quantity of nay, was dis
covered to be on fire. The tiremen were
promptly 90 the ground, and succeeded in
saving the building, bu. the contents were
destroyed. 1t is thought the fire was the
work Of an incendiary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02
Stafford County, Va, oct l2-eots

DROUN & CO., OF Middleburg, Va, are just
ID in receipt of their supply OF FALL aud
WINTER GOODS, Cloths, Casslmeres, CassI'
nets, Tweeds, Kerseys, Linseys, Blankets,
Flannels Yarns, Brown and Bleached Domes-
tics, embracing the latest style OF Ladies
and Geutemens DRESS GOODS; very hne
selection OF Hats, Caps, Comforts, Gloves, Boots,
and Shoes, Bonnets, ladies' and Gentlemen )
shawls, latest style of Ladies Cloaks, and va
ri.ry of FANCY GOODS; Hardware; Queens
ware; WOODWARD; Tin and Stoneware; Groce-
ries: Paints; OILS; Drugs; Bar Iron aud Steel;
Plough Iron; Mould Boards &c. They solicit
of their friends an early call.
MIddieburg, sep 2S-eo2m
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>-y Work Mar kets

Var yogz. Nov. Flour is frmer; State at
AK, 30 ONO S58S5 IS; Southern $51
.qs whea, is quiet; white l5Oc.; Western
=, CO.u i. firm; mixed Csc. Pork is steady;
-, prime 1878. Whisky is dull
~ SACKS dull and lower. Va. o's sJ;s
~ ~ NJ
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AERe9sSs2,S%aS
sssS&>sseeE L T.
~ MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Seizure OF a suspected SLAYER.


New YORK, Nov. 1.-The schooner Madl'
son, which was seized off East Greenwich,
Com, on suspicion of being al intended
SLAYER, has been brought to this port She
had no clearance, but paper was produced
which purported to be bill Of sale from
George D Wise, of the Coast survey, to Jo-
seph Gardner and William Eddy.
ST. LOUIS. Oct 3I.--The overland mail
from California on the 4;h inst arrived here
in the schedule time. but all the important
news by it has been anticipated 10 detail by
the steamer mai via the Panama route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

Il INTER- ASHTON S-MRs. NJ. A.
W HILLS, respectfully solicits the a,ten.
No., w.. o. he ladies' TO her opening OF WINTER
:. h..-iLINERi, on Thursday, November 4th.-
- -. 'sNN AVENUE, BETWEEN 9TH AND 10TH SIS.
Washington nov 2-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

SALE.-Tnc lo., With largo brick dwell
iug, fronting on Queen street G3 feet, and ex.
tending back SO feet | inches, to 10 feet
alley, was sold yesterday, at public auction,
by Samuel j. Mccormick, Auctioueer, Wm.
II. Fowle, Commissioner, to Miss f. Ietbs,
for IS COS. Miss I. has occupied the house
since she came to this city, as o boarding
school, and has purchased it for the purpose
OF permanently locating here, and establish
ing another first class school.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

'ak SUBSCRIBER wishes to purchase
i .arge lot OF Cotton or Linn RAGS, for
,-.'a twill pay i'll cash the highest market
'.;ss. J. F.. McGRAW,
lov2 r,,or and NJ Kino.st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

\iLA AND MOHAIR ELASTIC BELTS;
y s'O, Elastic Webbing and Belt Clasps Just
''.''st al H. b. WHITTlNGTON'S,
10y No 50, King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

J>i RECEIVED from New York, 26 boxes
" GOSHEN ENGLISH DAIRY and PINE
r,,Lf CHEESE, OF superior quality; FIX
A"> GOSHEN BUTTER, which | offer for
"a 90 lair terms.
i0p y--an2. ISAAC GEORGE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02
Alexandria, Va, Nov. |, 1865.

{, MHUNICATED.
CURIOUS ANCIENT INsCRlPrioS.-A travel,
limo friend ha, furnished me With the follow
ing inscription, found on wal! OF What ap-
ne.rs 10 have been the main street OF oid
Alexandria. 1t is by the side Of an ancient
doorway, and appears to have been sone
sort of a sign. | call the nttention OF anti
ouarisns TO this ancient, and perhaps val
nahle relic, the language of which Is ~
known TO ME. Perhaps i. may lie oinscr'f'
or "a the Carthageni ans are supposed Oy
some to have founded colonies IN America
II NAV be in the Pt@uician language. 1t is
as Jacob Suickelfri'z DR., Apothe-
ker Kong S;rasse, Alexandra, s'aa' uut
md Frischc medicinen albeit zun hand;
lock on this rs Q great curiosity, ana ez-
nor, 70 rescue from oblivion an lnseTipt'' n
perbaps equal in importance to the 'earhen
world. to that O! the famous Rosetta stohc' oy
means of which, alone, the tuz1ied Swans oi
Europe were enabled TO read the hieroglypn-
ice Of ancient Egypt. Its hoped some iearn-
ed friend will lend his aid in decyphe1lnS;
this inscription. am willing, if he shou d
even be the first to find out the real mean'"s'
70 share the houor with him: There Is
enough for all poNN h''D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

kssS FOR RENT.-The large TWO story
ssIa, brick DWELLING, on Cameron street,
between Fairfax and Water streets. The House
aforesaid is in excellent order, furnished with
Water and Gas. For terms and further par'Icu.
lars apply at FRENCH'S Book and Periodical
Dan,t jOd Kino street oct 2S-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

THE County COURT, for this county, COM
mcuced its session yesterday. No business
Of importance was transacted, and the COURT
adjourned until this morning, at ii o'clock;
when tho case of Taos. Parsons, charged
with arson, is expected to be taken up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02
AUCTION SALES.

" ALL ABLE ALEXANDRIA CITY PRO
PERTY FOR SALE. ON THE 10TH OF
lhE PRESENT MON III By virtue OF deed
OF trust, dated April Attn, 1853, will offer for
sale. al Public Auction in front Of the Mayors
Once, IN the city OF Alexandria, on Momday, The
18Th Of NOrcm6er, 1855 at II o'clock a., the fol-
lowing Real Estate
A LOT OF GROUND, with the improve.
ments thereon, situated al the southeast corner
OF Wole and Union streets, fronting on Union
street nifty leet, and running east and binding
on Wolfe street eighty teet to an alley twenty
feet wide.
FIVE LOTS OF GROUND with the walls
and building materials thereon, adjoining the
above OF the South; each Lot fronting on Union
street twenty-five leet ana running east eighty
feet, 20 an alley twenty ieet IN width.
4 LOT OF GROUND, with large Frame
Stable thereon, situated on the west SIDE OF
Union street. south o. and adjoining the Old Dis
tlery; fronting Oh Union stree; ~ 7-l' ieef, and
running west TO Potomac street l2J feet. his
Lot mas great advantages, as II adIoIns tie Or
ange and Alexandria Railroad Depot aud cuts
of several lois 10 the north OF II from back out
lets while Cars can be loaded and discharged
upon 1t without interfering with ne street
roy --eJts ;. J MCCORMICK, Auct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

Uln BBLS. No. /. POTOMAC HERRING;
Nv 80 bbIs. and half-bbs. Family Shad,
zee. zee siTe'aced prices, by J.F. McGRAW,
wv Upper end of King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02

The iirst Of Noven Der was anything bn.
like Winters Day, or tho commencement
of Winter. The sunshine was bright aud
warm--and open doors and windows were
sought ior the pleasant and balmy air.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-02
ICoMNUNlCATED.

The commodious building, corner OF 81
Asaph and Queen streets, occupied DOW 0S
ME- Tebbs, as a Female Seminary, was
soIS at auction Yesterday to Mss Z. Isbhs'
soU sSo05 We are glad that -he became the
purchaser, as her school, which IS now III d
rerv fourishing condition, will DC permahcn9,ta,
" established in cur midst. ana ala 10 nu 'h
M our city. Miss Tebbs and her aecompi , o.
~ o assistants, have already made host OF
friends and admirers in our community. As
. home for the thorough education OF y9nns
~. AZ ga know of no better place than Miss
T 1s school, for she is eminen'ly qualified,
in every respect, for the high position ss re-
10 s,, and we hope she will continue to
49,, uvo nth the success che so richly merits