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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
ICOM INUNDATED.

TvE STRAsBURG ExTENsIoN.-There Is, 1
nm sorry to see, an attempt on the part OF
some. to get up in portion Of tho valley,
and in the Legislature of the State, hos
t;Ity to the city Of Alexandria, because she
has seen ft openly to oppose the extension
of the Winchester and Potomac Railroad to
strasburg, thereby guarding her own inter.
ests, and protecting those of the State. The
effect of this Strasburg Extension, as b 8
becn demonstrated over and over aga 4,
would be to deprive this city of the traue OF
q region of country for which she has been
earnestly striving, for many years. and Tor
,rb;cb this is the natural market; and which
trade came to Alexandria until greater facil-
;,;es were offered 20, and inducements held out
NV a CITY without the limits Of the Common
Tsal,b The State has invested large SUN
of money in the construction OF the Manas-
cas- Gan Railroad. Several of the counties
,broupb which it passes and through which
!, ia destined to pass, have subscribed to the
work. the citizens, along the entire route
have literally aided the enterprise, and the
CITY Of Alexandra, looking to the benefits to
accrue TO her from direct railway oonnex-
ion with the fertile valley Of our State, i'm
posed upon her people additional burdens OF
taxation, in order to facilitate the progress OF
,his State work. Now | ask, are the claims
of Alexandria, and the counties through
which this improvement passes, the Manassas
Gan Railroad and the interest OF the State to
be- overlooked, and oonnexion made by
A road under Baltimore influence, wnlch
will enure solely to the benefit Of that city.
and render useless one OF the leading lines OF
railroad in the State; nearly blast the pros
pe It's Of Virginia city. and cause dead
iJss to the State Of millions OF money
appeal to the wisdom of the Legislature,
to prevent this evil, and disre gard the appeals
that are being made to prejudice them
against Alexandria and her interests. The
proposed extension would only benefit very
small portion of country, while it would 10
lure directly, a large section. and be indirect
" prejudicial to the whole State.
AN ALEXANDRIA,.
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The Free Negro Bill.

A bill is under discussion 10 the House Of
Delegates, for the removalor enslavement OF
the free negro population of the State. 1t
has not been published and we are not &C
quainted with the details of the measure, but
we learn that owing to it's severity 1t does
not receive the support of majority of the
House. We trust that there will be no I'M
necessarily harsh legislation on the subject.
1t is question, moreover, whether the State
can afford to drive off large class of labor
ers many of whom render valuable service
Ntuunfnn .SnfchLt0r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Con Xrcss

II the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Jones, of
iowa, submitted a series Of Joint resolutions
of Instructions from the legislature of Iowa,
in opposition to the admission OF Kansas un-
der the Lecompton Constitution.
On motion of Mr. Mason, it was resolved
that the Committee on Foreign Relations To-
auire whether it is in the contemplation eff
the Government of Turkey to send to this
country, an officer of their navy, With a view
to obtain information concerning American
i'm provements in naval architecture, and to
procure the construction of one or more YES
sells Of war in some Of the ship-yards Of this
country, and If so, TO inquire what testlmOnl-
ais Of respect should be paid to the vern-
ment of Turkey by giving such Othcer au ap-
pr0priatc reception.
The question of the Indiana contested
election case was taken up, and discussed,
and again laid on the table.
Mr.. Brown concluded his remarks in fa-
vor of the admission of Kansas, under the
L.compton Constitution.
In the House of Representatives, the
Chair appointed the following select commit
tee on the navigation laws Of the United
States, the expenditures of the General Gov
eminent, aud the expedency of a gradual
abrogaton of all duties 90 imports, in pur-
suance Of a resolution Of Mr.. Bovcg: Messrs
Boyce, 5. c.; Z Itmau, Miss; Trippe, Ga.
Garrett, Va; Mott, Ohip Wortendyke, \.
j., and Spinner, Of y. \.
Mr.. Savage moved to postpone the bill
from the Invalid Pension Committee, to pro
vide for pensions for the soldiers of the Bri
fish and Indiau wars Of 1872, until toe 9th
inst: agreed to after discussion.
The Sergeant-at-arms brought before the
II use j. d. Williamson of New York, who
refused to appear before the Tariff lnvesti-
Caring Committee.
His answer was read, to the effect that
he would answer all proper questions but
will not reveal matters with which he has
been confdentally entrusted.
Mr. WiliamSon was privileged to WITH
draw his answer, and submit amended
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ERDs nv WclUhI.

Many of our people are in favor Of the sale
of eggs by weight. s. says the Lowell News,
and adds:
1--WE saw an experiment made this forenoon
by one of our grocers, who had just received
a fresh lot, that converted US. lie first sc
lected dozen Of the large sized and placed
them in one scale, and then put twenty-one
of the smaller sized 10 the opposite, to bal
ance them. The customer chose the dozeu,
paying the price that was asked for the
tWsntY.one.
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Later from Havana

New YORK, February 3 The steamer
Cahawba, from Havana 3Oth ult., has ar
rived. The Machine works Of Lambden d
Co., had been destroyed by hre-loss $50, 600,
being the largest fire that had occurred in
Havana for years. The Spanish war brig
Habanero had returned from cruise. The
Sugar market was unchanged in price; and
very firm in tone. The opei u company would
leave. by the steamer Isabel, on the 10th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Ia FOR RENT Or SALE-That yalua-
.i.4 BE property on Cameron street, Alexan-
drla, containing some 20 rooms, and known as
the best stand Tor Restaurant and second class
hotel, in the town. A bargain will be given,
and long credit 1t will, in the mean time, be
leased to good tenant-the whole premises. or
part The basement is now occupied as d
first class restaurant. Address
LLOYD & CO., opposite the
Treasury Building Washington d. c.
feb Scott
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lCoAMUNICATED.

l coincide in opinion with c. 5. IT, IN has
remarks about the Long Bridge-bus the
value of the Bridge to the neighboring coun-
try, especially to the farmers of AleIandrla
aud Fairfax counties, in Civ ng them the
Washington market, is much beyond any ben
EFT 1t is to the town Of Alexandria. Hence
the importance of preventing it from being
turned from Bridge for the use OF the put
bile, to a Railroad bridge, for the benefit
of a Railroad corporation. The Country
people will never consent to have the Long
Bridge destroyed tor their use, by rebuilding
it for Railroad. The matter is not simply
a Alexandria town affair. l. j. h.
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AUCTION SALES.

4 COMMISSIONERS SALE OF K T. l.
! ESTATE-The undersigned, Commission
ers appointed under and by virtue OF a decree
of the Circuit Court OF Alexandria County, pro.
pouuced al IFS November term, 1887, IN the case
OF White. administrator OF Suckley, against the
heirs o, Richard Libby, deco. and Others We
shall expose TO sale on the premises al public
auction TO the hi hest biudeT, on the 23rd DAY "
February, 1885, 6st,ceet the hours OF 10 o'ct0'H
H. H., and 2, p. NJ, OF that day, II the weather
be not Indictment, otherwise, on the next falr
day, at the same time and place, the following
REAL ESTATE, that is 10 say, Lei oF
GROUND. situated on the north side OF Duke,
between Water and UEion streets In the city OF
Alexandria and bounded as follows Beginning
OIL Duke street Isl 3-l2 feet to the eastward Of
Water street, and running back thence with
Duke street 20 feet; thence northwardly and
parallel With Water street las i-l2 10 80 iert
alley: thence easlwardly with the line OF the
said alley 20 feet; thence 10 the beginning. On
i,.a this lot, there is two story bRl'k
i.::8 BUILDING. fronting on Duke street 20
feet, and running back l4S 4-l2 feet, IN tolera-
Bile good order: also, BRICK TENEMENT
on the SAID alley also, at the same tlms ana
place, and upon the same terms and conditions
a VACANT LOT OF GROUND, adjoining on
the west side OF the herein before described
brick building, fronting on the north SIDE OF
Duke street u 1912 feet, and running back 100
leet This property is we'll located, being very
near Union street where all the burden trans
of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, arrive
and depart.
TERMs OF SALE :-One.tenth OF the purchase
money TO be paid down, the balance III =, II.
and S months in equal payments, with interest
from the day of sale, the purchaser executing
his notes payable 10 the Commissioners, with
approved endorsers and upon failure to comply
with the terms Of sale, the property to be resoId
at the risk and cost OF the defauting purchaser,
giving 10 days previous notice in the Alexan-
dria Gazette of said second sale. The title TO
this property is undoubted having been in the
actual possession OF Richard Libby and his
heirs since the year lSl2-but We shall sell on
Iy such right and title, as is vested IN us, as
Commissioners aforesaid.
CHRISTOPHER NEALE, Comm'rs.
GEORGE ". BRENT, ! OF Sale.
ian lS-2aWtS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

by AMERICAN MEETIN G.--The
members OF the American party, and others,
friendly to their principles, are respectfully IN
vited TO meet in Convention, at the American
Hall on Tuesday, 10th instant, at = O'Clock, TO
nominate municipal officers.
feb 3-dtd TIE COMMITTEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Bay~ NO OPPOSITION.-I fully agree
with alexandria, in yesterdays Gazette in
reference TO the reelection of Mr.. Roxbury. He
has given such general satisfaction 10 the con-
sumers and the public, that it would be but an
act of justice to suitably reward him for his
fidelity. Men OF all parties are pleased with
him, therefore why not make the choice unani.
nous? feb 5-ltl A Citizen.
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
One Day Later from Europe,

New YORK, February 3.-The steamship
Edipburg from Glasgow, at New York, brings
the following:
LONDON. noon l6tb.--Consols 943(Gs.
LIVERPOOL. evening l6.--Cotton in more
demand-sales 1000 bales, including 3oOo on
speculation, closing with less free offers
No political news.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
MA RKIED ID,

On the 2Sth OF January, in Calvert, by the
Rev. Mr. Watson, JOHN K SASSCER, esq,
of Prince Georges, 10 MAY F., daughter Of
Thomas B. Gibbons esq, OF Calvert County,
MARYLAND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

XXTARRENTON HOUSE.-lhe underslgn.
w ell takes great pleasure III informing his
many friends and acqaaintancss both tar and
near that he has taken sole charge OF this well
known HOTEL and is now prepared 10 give 10
every one who may chose TO call, accommoda.
tons OF the very bet kind He has engaged
as an assistant the services OF Mr.. Hugh /.
Kemper who is known TO the community as a
gentleman admirably qualified for the position.
4 most excellent and convenient BAR Is attach
ed TO the House, where superior LIQuoRs and
SEGARs will be kept at all times The Warren
rentou House is situated IN the centre oil the
town, Oh main street, and thereby entirely con
y,nieut 10 all Porters will be al the cars morn
ing and evening 10 escort passengers up. Inc
Proprietor hopes that his friends Will not forget
him and and feels confident that ne can give sal
lslaction to all VINO may sojourn with him.
JAMES DESHlELDS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The rope works of Mr. Edward SimonS,
on Union HILL near Richmond, was set on
fire Oh Wednesday morning about > o'clock
and burned. Mr.. S. lost a bout 81 600 worth
of hemp, besides a quantity of ready maize
work and most Of his tools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

bay- To the Voters Of Fauq,ner County,
FELLOW CITIZENS BY the solicitation OF many
friends, have consented to become candidate
for the Office OF Commissioner of the Revenue
in the Northeastern District. In offering my
self for that important office, do not seek 1t as
an office of honor, but only in Pecunlary
poin'; and should it be the choice OF the
people TO elect me, will try to discharge the
duties OF the office efficiently and satisfactorily.
Salem, feb 5--eotE JOHN / KEYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Fauquier County, Va, feb 2-2aw2w

MARIAN FARM FOR SALE.-lntendlng
TO remove TO the South, ! will sell my
FARM in Fairfax County, near Lees Station,
about fourteen miles from Alexandria, contain
ing about THREE HUNDRED ACRES, one
hundred cleared, about fifty acres in clover the
balance heavily timbered. Also my HOUSE
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, Farm
ing Utensils Stock, Provisions, &c, &c, indeed
everything necessary for any one wishing to
buy home There is fine young ORCHARD
on the place, with five hundred young trees
Application may be made TO w. n. MAR
BURY, esq. at Farmers Bank Alexandria, or
address the subscriber Lees Station, Fairfax
County, Virginia. n. NJ. SIMPSON.
Enirtnx Cnuntr Va ian Q-nnl IN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Bag JOSEPH S. STANsBURY, the candidate
who has been named in the columns of the
Gazette, as suitable person to fill the office OF
Superintendent Of Gas, was, | must confess,
born in Baltimore, Maryland but for some years
past has been closely identified with the interests
OF our city. As a tax payer and as gas consu'
mer, his qualifications TO fill the office | fully
endorse, which endorsement will be appreciated
by many voters and we hope as good citizen,
no one will lee that ne is departing from the
lines OF duty or justice, III supporting worthy
man. though he were born outside OF the limits
OF 1eb 5--ltl ALEXANDRIA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

<a FOR SALE OR RENT-A THREE
G$.H STORY BRICK WAREHOUSE, covered
with slate, on the west side OF Union street, be-
tween Princess and OronOko streets, now III the
occupaHcy OF Messrs. Knox II Brother
feb 2-2aw3w a. JAMESON " co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Beg- A list Of the Delinquent Taxpayers
for the year 1857, can be seen ri the Sheritis
Office, on Royal street, not mule from the a., l..
4 H. Railroad Otha F.. SANSfER, Sheriff
,ah
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The trial by Court-Marual of Commander
Boutwell,, for disobedience Of orders, has
been postponed until the arrival of the John
A dnrnIa hnma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

l4-FAIR The fair for the benefit Of
GRACE CHURCH, will open this evening at 7
O'Clock, and continue open during the week, al
the same hour. Also on Wednesday AMI Fri
day afternoons, at 3 and o'clock.
Abundance 10 cts. Children half price.
feb div
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COM NJ ERCIAL.
Tho NJ prIgcts.

super S437tGS4,5o. extra do. S1.25G%5 81
ONO superiine, 81 37GSi,50; extra do. s. %.
City Mills, superfne, $3.50; extra do. S@d$j,25;
Baltimore ground family 1913; extra do 1919;
Rye flour 1926; Buckwhea Hour S2,25Gf2,5O
Corn Meal 1925. Wheat dull red $1,000 SlO&;
white lU5all5. Corn du.l-white 524j4c.
yellow 5&aj5. Whiskey is dull. !glG2lc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

New YORK, Feb. Flour is firm; sales
$500 barrels; State S4,?rGSi % ONO 81, 75G
$3.50; Southern unchanged. Wheat is very
dali and prices nominal. Corn is lower, sales
$500 bushels; white 65G66c; yellow 64G6Gc.
Pork has advanced Mess $Ij.7JaS sic. Beef
quiet; $40 5CGS 3 Tor Western repacked. Lard
oG93c Whiskey dull 2llc. for Ohio. Stocks
dull, and generally lower. Cumberland Coal
CO. II. Va. 6's 81 Mo IS Sl4 Sterling
exchange dull at lugiGlirc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Soy The Annual Meeting of the S.ockhol-
ders OF the Alexandra Library Company, will
be held in the Library Room oi said Company,
on Monday, the 22d day OF February 1853
All persons wishing TO become Stockholders or
subscribers, are hereby solicited 10 attend.
NORVAL +. F0ARD,
fab 2-dtd Librarian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

So. 900 S D1LL EISHr 5HSGS SIX Or
eight Thousand dollars Tor three or five years,
for which security will be given OF real estate,
situated on Pennsylvania avenue, between sth
and 10th streets. Said property rents for ) 500
per anuum, and is very valuable. For further
particulars, address JAMES TOWLES,
Property Agent, Washington City, n street,
north No. 40, between oth and 9th SITS west
Washington feb 2-tf
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FrIgate SarHnac.

New YORK, February, 3i.-The Frigate
Saranac was at Pernambuco on The 9Th Of
January, taking in cal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

u To THE VoTSRs Or FAUaulER COUNTY
FELLOW CITIZENS Il am before YOU as a cand-
date for the Commissioner of the Revenue, for
the North Eastern District. and respectfully ask
your support. JAMES ROWZEE.
FauOuier nov l9-eotf
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Warrenton, Va. Jan l4-eo2m

INAuQUIER FARM FOR SALE.-Ihe sub
/ scrlber offers for sale his FARM AND RESI-.
DENCE, adjoining the town of Warrenfon,
Fauquier county, Va Ire Farm contains @65
ACRES. and lies between the Rappahannock
Turnpike and the Warrenton Springs Turnpike,
thus giving facility for grazing every field with
out any inconvenience. From lis proximity 10
Warrenon it is very well adapted 10 grazing
town Cattle, and finds ready market III War
renton for all its products.
IA The HOUSE is entirely new, having
I%4been completed in September, 1886. 1t
will compare favorably with any residence IN
the State. There is Servants house, with six
good rooms. Both houses are OF brick, with
every convenience The Stable, 30 by AZ feet,
with basement same size, has every convenience
for farming, grazing, or dairy.
Address subscriber, at Warrenton, Va
NAT. TYLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Richmond, Va, jan l4-wts

MEADOW FARM FOR SALE offer at
wi Private Sale, my FARM lying IN the
County of Prince William, adjoining the land
of Judge Tyler, and Immediately on the Turn
pike Road leading from Alexandria TO Warren
ton. and two and a half miles from Gainesville,
a Depot OH the Manassas Gap Railroad, thirty
five miles distant from Alexandra; which
place can be reached in two hours on the Cars.
This Estate contains NINE HUNDRED
AND FORTY.ONE AND A HALF ACRES,
about four hundred OF which are in Wood and
timber The balance is cleared, and divided in
to nine Fields, all OF them we'll watered by last
inc Springs Broad Run-a large and never
failing mountain stream-passes through the
Estate from West to East, bordering on which
is beautiful Meadow OF one hundred acres, now
we'll taken in Timothy and blue grass, and not
only valuable as Meadow, but highly useful
TOR grazing purposes. The uplands are rolling
and susceptible OF any degree Of improvement.
hi The improvements are large and com
.G$.H podious DWELLING, with seven spa
cious rooms four above and three below Stair,
and the necessary out-hOuses. Surrounding the
yard is a large and fourishing Orchard OF APP
pies, Pears, Peaches Cherries, Aprcots, &c, OF
the hnrst varieties and many OF them III full
bearing Country Stores are numerous and con-
venient The nelghborhood is unsurpassed by
any in the State for health, and affords the best
Society Those wishing to purchase a fine coum-
try residence, will do we'll to call and examine
this Estate.
For further information, address Judge L.
Collins Lee, Baltimore, Md, OF the subscriber,
DR. JAS w. F. MACRAE
auckland, Pr. VIM Co. Va. ap 14-eotf
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nayNO OPPOSITION.-I

l1- BISHOP JOINS. will preach at Grace
Church, this evening, at71 o'clock. feb Sit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

VERY DESIRABLE REAL ESTATE AT
Y PRIVATE SALE-The subscriber hay-
ing determined TO change his location, offers Tor
sale the following LOTS OR PARCELS OF
LAND:
Lot No. !. Containing between FORTY AID
FIFTY ACRES, situated at the junction OF the
Alexandria Turnpike and the Georgetown dirt
road. l4I miles from Alexandria, and 10 from
Georgetown. The buildings are comfortable
k.A DWELLING HOUSE with Barn and all
,i&X the usual other buildings, including an
office with two rooms, all new; plenty OF Wood
and Timber, and well watered
No 2. Containing SlXTY-TWO AND THREE
QUARTER ACRES, lies on and binds with
the road leading from Fairfax c. H. TO Falls
Church 2! miles from the former place. The
land is OF excellent quality, and has on it
20 comfortable LOG HOUSE, Kitchen, Spring
~ House, &c. The Timber i, of the finest
quality, and the land is we'll watered
No 3. Containing THIRTY ACRES chiefly
IN Wood and unimproved II lies about NILE
east OF Hunters Mill; a fine location and well
watered.
| will take cost for No. |; the Assessors val
uation for No 2, and $40 an acre for No. g.
IRA WILLIAMS.
Peach Grove, Fairfax Co, Va sep 2s-lawtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Va per cts 81 years to run sales at the Treasury.
Do shorter dates, sales % q int
Bonds guaranteed by the State, LAST sales 81 int
Richmond CITY Bonds sales 95 int
yir.inis Bank Stock par $40. salss ~
Farmers Bank stock, last sales l02
Exchange Bank Stock. O-st
Va Fire 4 Marine In.ur Co. Stock. last sales 2
Merchants Insurance ca. Stock last sale -
Riehmoui Fire Assoria n. e ck. PAT 81 sales a.
H. T. q Potomac Railroad Stock. last sale -
Y, Central Rsiroad Stock, last sale -.
Richmond 4 p-t-rsbur. >tn,k. last sales u
Richmond nauVIlle Railroad stock, last safes ~
James River \ kauarha Stock, last sIles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Washington. jan 2S-d4w

S'TEAM SAW MILL-The undersigned
- would respectfully announce TO the public
that their Steam Saw.Miil Is low in operation,
about four miles West OF Culp-per Court House,
and that they are now prepared 10 furnish lun
Der Otevery description at the shortest notice
and upon rea ,onabte terms, comprising all the
usual kinds suitable for building purposes
They nave on hand about four thousand ieet
of various klnGs-some we'll seasoned
JEFFRiES Il GAINES.
TupAner Co feb i-eoSr