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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
JOHN ii. ROTT,
ND STA TONER

A LSO, sole Agent in this place and this
N region of Virginia, for the sale OF WOR
CgsTERs CELEBRArED PIANOS, and CARHAKT& X
NEEDHAa's MELODEONS; keeps constantly on
hand wellselected Stock OF STATIONERY
Also, the largest Stock OF MUSIC and MUSl.
CAL INSTRUMENTS ever offered in this mar
ket. [iY 3-tfl JOHN Il. PARROIT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

JENKINS & MBDIN, M.ANJFAC-
ID IUPERS OF SASH, DOORS, SHUT
TEAS, BLINDS and FRAMES, keep con.
stantly on hand large assortment OF the above
named articles, and will sell them, Quality con
sidered,) as cheap as they can be bought in the
United States.
~ All orders promptly attended TO. CircG-
lars of sizes and prices furnished, on app I!ca-
ton. Address JENKINS 4 LAMBDlN,
cor. of Queen and Fairfax.sts., Alex, Va.
an O1eolv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

/ INVITE CITIZENS and strangers 10 call
at my maruiactory No. AL, King street,
between Washington and 81. Asaph streets. and
examine my large aud handsome assortment OF
SADDLERY GOODS, as 90 not intend 10 be
surpassed in my line OF business, by any other
city have on hand, and am daily manuiac-
turing as fine aud superior an assortment, as
can toe found i'll any Of the Northern cities
Ny stock comprises as great varety as can
be found in any other house, consisting OF HAR-
NESS, OF all kinds, from the tine quill work
down to the dray cart. and Plow Harness
TRUNKS, of every kind fine SOLE LEAIH-
Err, Steel Spring Iron frame Ladies TRUNKS
AND BONNET BOXES, and all otter kinds
down to the common packing Trunks; SAD.
DIES, BRIDES, MARTlNGALES, WHIPS,
&c. as fine a. the finest Buffalo and fancy
ROBES, DRIVING GLOVES, HORSE GOV.
Frs. CARPET BAGS, VALlCES, &c, &c, OF
all kinds Call and see for yourselves.
Thankful Tor the very liberal patronage here.
toiore extended, solicit continuance OF the
same, and pledge myself 10 spare 10 pains TO
give satisfaction. All GOODS warranted To be
as represented WIN. +. PADGEII.
oct 2I-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
BY 5, J. McC0RMICK-Auc1oyEER

BY 5. J Observation-Disclosures
TOU> U>EHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNI-
Ii TURE AT AUCTION On IneSd0y
morning Hs1'. The 18Th iHst, at 10 O'Clock, will be
soli. At "Ame. can Hall, large assortment OF
HOUSEHOLDAND KITCHEN FURNITURE,
belonging 10 gentleman removing from the
city, consisting IN part OIL
Mahogany SOFA, 2 elegant Mahogany Arm
Cnairs, covered with Hair Cloth, Gilt Frame
Mirror, with Marble Slab and Brackets, Marble
Top Wasnstand and Tables Spring Seat Loun-
ges, Three-ply and Ingram Carpets, Stair Car
pets, large lot OF Straw Mating III good order,
Feather Beds, nearly new, Mattresses, Bed.
steads, Bureau, Chairs, Tables, Safe, China, Glass
and Earthenware, Wasnstands and Chamber
Setts, &c, &c together with good assortment
OF KITCHEN FURNITURE
These articles are all in good order
TERMS oF SALE-Al sums Of S25 and uuder
cash, over S25, credit OF 50 days will be given
Tor approved endorsed notes.
S. J. MCCORMICK,
Ie 12-dfs Auctioneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

rAS.FITTIN Nc ESTABLlSHMENT-
VI WILLIAM COG.dN, Practtcat GdS-FHteT,
Fayeite Alley, .8ierGndrid, proposes TO open
branch OF his establishment at CHARLOTTESVILLE,
where, as here ne will attend to GAS-FlIIING
in all It's branches. Stores, Dwellings, Churches,
Machine Shops and Public Buildings htted up
OH the most approved plans and at reasonable
prices He is also prepared 10 furnish Steam
Pipe Steam Guages, and Steam Cocks. Con
tracts will be made for " ork, and fixtures OF any
kind supplied al the lowest rates.
ERe ALL WeRK WARRANTED. ap 2S-ly
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IL TO RENT THE LARGE FIRE
-I%EPROOF WAREHOUSE, betws en- FowLE
u Co.'S aud B. H. LAMBEEr's lately occupied Dy
j. x J. I. JASNEY 1t Is well calculated for
accommodating a large GRAsN and Flour bus-
ness: detached rom other buildings, and ventla.
ted by openings on every side.
nv 13-eo6w' JOSIAH II DAVIS.
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UNOILET ARTICLES Brushes from
Il! cts up TO the finest Buffalo and Whale
bone; Teeth, and Finger Brushes; Tuck, Side,
Dressing, Pocket, Bonnet, fine Ivory, and India
Rubber, fine ard long Combs Soaps, LILLY
White, Powder Puf,, &c, received and for sale
by Tie II JOHN n pARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
HATS. caps, BoNNETs, &C.

DHENIX HALL, HAT AND CAP ES-
TABLISHMENT-T OPESlHG SPRlN".
Gloomy Winter has now given place 10 the
verduIe OF Spring. This fact must iorclhle i'm
press Oh all, the necessity OF taking especial
care OF the noblest portion OF the form divine.
Keep the head cool says the Philosopher;
and to achieve that object, call Immediately
and examine JOHN .4RNOLD'S selection OF
STRAW GOODS, consisting OF Panama, Mara.
caibo, Pedal, Gossamer, Hiawa,ha, &c, &c.
Attention is particularly asked to the late
style of SILK HATS, which comprises every
variety OF texture and elegance. FRENCH
SLOUGH HAT IS offered which cannot be sur.
passed, and a sight OF which IS sure conviction.
Ladies can be accommodated with every variety
of FLAT The Childreus and Infants, fancy
STRAW HATS and CAPS are unsurpassed IN
beauty. These GOODS are direct from the I'm
porrcrs. and therefore can be sold as cheap as IN
any retail establishment, North.
Ladies RIDING HATS of all styles, and
every thing in the trade made TO order at the
shortest notice.
mv I2-p JOHN ARNOLD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
By 5. J McCORMICK-AucrIoSEER.

BY >. NCCORMlt lth-AUCTIOSEER
TWO VALUABLE DWELLINGS IN THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR SALE
By virtue Of deed of trust, bearing date on the
llth OF February, 1858, recorded in Liber p,
No g. page "ls, land records OF Alexandria
Coaniy, the undersigned will, on SatTday, he
loh duy Of Ju'y, 1873, at ~ O'Clock, a. NJ, in
front OF the Mayors Office. sell at public auc.
RE ton, TWO BRICK DWELLING HOUSES,
-ia&w tn the LOTS OF GROUND on which
they stand, on the West side OF Pitt street, be.
tween Duke and Wolfe streets, in the city Of
Alexandra. One of said houses being now oc.
cupied by John A Keys, and the other recent
iy occupied By Henry Eldred
Each OF said LOTS fronts ~ feet, and runs
back 100 feet
Terms OF SALE One fourth in cash, and the
residue in three equal payments, at 3, ., and .
months bearing interest 10 be secured by The
bonds Of the purchaser and deed OF trust on the
property CieS-2awtsl IL KlNIER, Trustee
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14
THOMAS g. JAMESON,

M.4CHINIST and IRON FOUNDER,
Ey- CORNER OF ROYAL AND WILKL STREETS, III
rs PREPARED 10 execute orders for STA
] TIONARY STEAM ENGINES, BOILERS,
Mill Gearing, Skating, Pulleys and Hangers,
Pumps, Fans, Slide and Hand Lathes, Drill
Presses, Wrought OF Cast Railing, Columns and
Girders, Gas or Water Pipe, and MACHINERY
of every description. Superior CASTINGS
made to order at shor; notice, and on reasonable
terms. On hand, several STEAM ENGINES,
eight horse power, and eght or ten LATHES,
to which the attention OF those in want is re-
quested. NH Z6-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

wv WALL PAPERS AND DECORA-
I y. .aioNS.-Just receiving at J. THCEFS,
NJ. 49, North side Of King street the very latest
|lNSO u WALL PAPERS AND DECoRA-
h - Greet from the manufacturers, which
Ia disposed of very low 10 prompt purcha'
mh 81 j. TACEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

THE steamer GEORGE PAGE
g.. will run as follows
lave Alexandria at 4, s, 10, l2 O'Clock, A
l and 8 O'Clock, P NJ.
tsays Washington at 6, 3, II O'Clock, a w.
5, and O'Clock, p. NJ.
lie THOS COLLYER, when on the route
.'un al opposite hours. FARE l3 CENTS
EhALEY'S OMNIBUSES connecting with
HPAGE and COLLYER, will leave the Cap
% and corner of 18th street and Pennsylv wanna
"',Bt, tae same time the boats leave Alexan-
e, RICHARD WALLACE,
.4-,; President
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

III HOUSE FOR RENT.-The dwelling
.I@G- HOUSE, o. Prince street, next door east
OF the alexandria, LoudOun and Hampshire
Railroad office. The house IS in thorough re-
pair, aud 10 good tenant the rent will b. made
low Apply at the Office Of the Gazette.
TnH TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

FRENCH DYEING AND SECURING ES-
TABLISHMENT, 249, King STREET
Grape Shawls, Satins, Silks, Merinos, Woolen
and Cotton Goods in general, dyed in any color
desired-Carpets, Curtains, Blonds, Laces, Straw
Bounets, Kid Gloves, all kinds OF Ladies and
GentlemenS garments, cleaned in the very best
style The necessary arrangements Of this
new establishment being now complete, and the
cooperation OF one OF the best Dyers, (Mons.
SIG0D, from Lyons, France, who has been for
a series OF years foreman III the well renowned
Staten Island Dyeing Establishment in New
York } being constantly secured, all work will
be done in the very best manner--will meet
with prompt dispatch, and will give satisfaction
in every respect to those that will honor the WI.
dersIgned with their kind patronage.
Z. SELDNER.
GOODS for the establishment will also be re-
ceived at P. SELDNER'S Fancy and Millinery
Store, l54, King.street. my 2i-d3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

A-EW BOOKS, MAGAZINES, AND PA
7 PERS AT GEO. SIGGERS Book and Pc
riOdicai Store, Is Prince street
The y. Y Ledger, \. Y Mercury, \. Y.
Weekly, Ballous Pictorial, Flag Of our Union,
Weekly Novelette,, Saturday Evening Post,
True Flag, Waverly Magazine Harper's Week.
ly, Frank Leslie's illustrated News, containing
the new story o Gold and Glitter, or the Ad.
ventures OF beautiful Woman, by Orlando
Lang. with which are presented two splendid ell
cravings Illustrating the tale.
Ballcu's Dollar Magazine TO- July, pr'ce lOc
Yankee Notions for July, a fresh supply, price
lOc
The Arkansas Ranger. or Dlnglc the Back
woodsman, a story OF East and West, by Lieut.
Murray. price i6c.
All the new Magazines and Papers on hand
and every hing else in the cheap Book and Pc
riodlca Line. Jev
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By :. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

By 5. J. Observation-Disclosures
C,ALE OF REAL ESTATE N IHE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA.-By virtue OF a deed
OF trust from Washington /. Harper duly re-
corded in the Land Records OF Alexandria coun-
~. in Liber 5, No. ;, page 81, dated the Sd day
OF December, $50, the Undersigned, trustee
therein named, will offer Tor sale, on Tuesday
The ed Of June, 1865. in front Of the Mayor >
SrsS office, 10 the highest bidder, TENE.
,4sss. MENT and LOT of GROUND in the city
OF Alexandra, bounced as follows: Beginning
on the west side oil Alfred street, at the north
corner OF W H. Nuirs line, one hundred and
seventeen feet ten inches from the intersections
of Alfred and Queen streets, and running thence
northwardly and fronting on Alfred street, nine
teen feet six inches, and extending westWardly
from Alfred street, towards Patrick street, sew
enty feet more or less. Terms cash.
Sale 10 take place at ~ clock, NJ.
je 3-sotd CHAS. Z. STUART, Trustee.
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u lDGELY, HAMPTON q CO.,
IL, Wholesale DEALERS IN
TEAS,
TOBACCO. and

Beg leave 10 call the attention OF dealers TO
their large and well selected stock OF goods,
which they offer for sale at the very lowest
rates, and upon the most aCcommo odating terms.
Alexandria, NH l9-ti
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

II lNDOW SHADES.-Just received per
E Express, new assortment OF Painted and
C WINDOW SHADES, Lace and Mnsiin
sns, Buff, Green, Drab, Blue, and wnite
~ = Saades Cornice Bands, Pins, &c, &c.
IN, Il, be offered at prices to suit the times al
/. ,lLARKES Window Furnishing Store,
lls, King.s;reet. ap %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

ARGAINS-HITMERS y CO., have just
ID received-Berage Robes Organdy do:
Printed Cambrics; French Lawns; Dotted and
Figured Swiss Muslins &c.
Mantles, some very rich and beautiful, new
styles.
ParasoIs in all sizes and styles.
Black Silks; Elegant Lustre AMI cheap Do
mcstic Goods
Walnut Twills and Stripes; Plaid Domestcs
and Osnaburgs: Domestic GIrguams and Cham
bras: lrlsn Linens, and Pillow case do; Linen
Saeetings, Cotton do; Super. Shlrtlng Cottons,
&c. &c my 2l
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FANCY articles, sc.

NEW TOILET ARTICLES recev.
ed. Glenns celebrated Verbena and Mile
deur Water, sun Flower and Palm Soap, Ext.
Frangipanni, GIenns Extracts, in small bottles
a very nice article, price IS cts. per bottle;
White and Brown Windsor Soap, and variety
Of other articles Call at
nv 81 &C BERRY'S, No 70. King.st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

[ CABINET. CHAIR Am SOFA MANU-
u FACTORY, No l3O, Rrng street, .7'sran-
drio. va-Hayng lately ftted up one OF the
handsomest and most spacious ware-rooms IN
the city, tor the FURNITURE BUSINESS, | re-
spectfully invite public attention to my large
stock of FURNITrRF, which am constantly IN.
creasing. Persons visiting our city will find II 10
their advantage TO give me a call as the range OF
my GOODS in respect 10 quality and price, is
such as to cover tue wants and views OF all
Ny stock comprises Mahogany Sofas, Rocking
Cane and Wood seat Sitting Chairs, Side
boards, Dressing Bureaus, (marble top and plain;)
marble top and plain Wash Stands, marble top
Sofa. Card, BooN and fancy Tables, Cottage Set,
Beds,eads, OF all patterns; such as high, Field
ing. French, Iow.post and Trundle Bedsteads
several patterns OF Cottage Bedsteads, Hat
racks, Wardrobes, Looking Glasses, and large
number fother articles mbracedIn the business
~ Beds, Bolsters Pillows, Mattresses, &c,
constantly on hand.
oct2-tf JAMES H. DEVAUGHN.
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BOOKS, STATIONERY, &C.

NEW MUSIC RECEIVED AT P.4RROTT&
~ Book Stationary, Muse, and Im1sty Store
Home, Sweet Home, by Thalberg The Last
Rose OF Summer, by Tbalbrrg; Adagio, by
ThaIbrrgi The Banjo and Nightingale, by Slra
kosch Musical Rockets, by >rakosch The
Banjo aud Last Hope, by Gottschalk
Besides thousands OF other pieces by all the
most eminent performers and composers in
America and Europe.
Just call or leave orders, for any thing you
want in the way OF MUSIC, al l66, King street
Alexandra.
Music sent by mail to any part OF the United
States. free of charge
ie 3 JOHN II. PARROTT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

ItOME AND SEE JOHNSON'S 500 Pa
" TENT ELASTIC STITCH, and the Dl.
MOCK LOOPER SIS SEWING MACHINES,
n0w oil exhibition, and for sale, at POlSAL
STUMP'S Auction House, No. ll2, King street.
next door TO the Marshall House, where you
can witness the operation OF Two OF the most
valuable household articles ever offered TO any
community They are both particularly adap-
ted to family use as they will sew substantially
the coarsest cloth as also the finest fabric Ali
persons are invited to call and see their wonder
iul performance, and have the opportunity OF
securing their valuable services. Their even
operation, durability and cheapness, puts them
within the reach of every family. To give the
reader an idea OF the simplicity and with
which they can be managed, we would say
that one hours instruction only is required TO
enable the learner to become perfectly familiar
with their operations. Give us call, and if
you are satisfied of their value, leave your or
der, and you shall be furnished with one in
every particular equal to those on exhibition or
those on exhibition, if preferred.
POISAL Il STUMP, Agents.
We are the only authorized Agents for the
sale OF the above Machines, in the county and
city of Alexandria. my lS-dlmJ p. 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

ID EEDS.-A large supply Of Skirt Reeds OF
IL d superior quality; also, superior Brass
SKIRT Springs, just received at t...-
H. B. WHITTlNGTON'S,
les 50 King street.
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ASHBY & WOOD.

nOTTED AND FIGURED SWISS MUS
LlNS; Nansook, Cambria, and Jaconett
do Cambria Swiss. Thread. Bobbin, and Val.
encIeues Fdgings and lnsertlngs. III great varie-
w Cambria aud Swiss Band; Madonna Cloths;
De Bages and Nohair Busters, for Travelling
Dresses; Berage and Orgaudy Robes; super
Black silk MItts; irish Linens; Linen Sheetngs;
colored Tarton and Mosquito Nett; Table
Linen; Napkins, Crash Bath ToweIhng with
many other GOODS suited TO the present sea-
son, for saie low. by
ie 9 TAYLOR & HUTCHISON.
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DRY GOODS, &C.
WE CALL ATTENTION To
w Fine Organdv Lawns: Jaconet Lawns

WE CALL ATTENTION To
w Fine Organdy Lawns: Jaconet Lawns
Berage Robes; PLAIN Beragcs
Grape Deragcs, all colors, very cheap
A beautiful assortment of Goods for
Travelling Dresses
Fine real Lace Collars and Sleeves
French Work Muslin ard Cambria Col
lars and Sleeves; Marseiles Cor travelIlng) do.
do; Cambric and Lawn HandKerchiefs; Muslin
and Cambria Embroiderles, in great variety;
Stella Shawls and Scdrls.
To the above, ~ are every week adding large
additions of new and desirable Goods. ReceIv-
ell this day. Lawns, GInghdms, Callcoes, Bleach
ed and Bro Cottons, DrlingS, Lace and Silk
MantiIlas. MarseilIes for Basques, White Firm.
ges, Sheetings, &c, &C.
mv3l ASHBY & WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

NEORE NEW BOOKS-Ifenloir Of Captain
III H. NJ Hamnr0nd, of the Rifle Brigade,
who lost his lite al the Seige ol Se5astoPol,
price 81.
Tie Shado,c on the Earth. or Our Fathers
Voice IN taking away our Little Ones, By Be.
Ieayed Parent, with an introduction by \. l..
Rice. D d. Chicago, Illinois SO cts.
TIE Hqpyy Home by Kirwan, author OF "Let-
tiers to Bishop Hughes &c. 50 cts.
The Borr n The Ciopds, and the First Rereave.
meat, by Rev. John Macduf author OF Morning
and Night Watches" Words of Jesus &c,
80 cts Just published by Carter 4 Brother,
and FOR sale by lie A ROBERT BELL.
rI1HE HISTORY OF MINNESOTA, from
the earliest French Explorations 10 the
present Zine by Edward D NeilI Secretary of
the Minnesota Historical Society l volume
svo, cloth, 81 so
Lilly White, a Romance, by Edward Good
win, l2mo. cloth, 81.
The Last Moments of Murat, translated from
the French, 2Uc
The Yellow Frigate, or the Two Sisters, by
Capt. James Grant, SyO. paper, soc.
Diana DE PoirIers, by Alexandre Dumas,
vols ovo paper, 81.
The Family Wash Book, designed for the use
OF families and individuals in keeping correct
account with the Laundress, l9c.
The Gentemans Wash Book, designed TO as
sist him in keeping a correct account with the
LaunGress, l2c. For sale by
JAS. ENlWISLE x son.
my Cf No q5 King.street.
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FALL AND WINTER ARRANGEMENTS. 1857
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-14

MORE NEW GOODS-Just opened in ad-
vi dtiOn to our former stock
Chfliies. Berages, and Lawns
Fancy rrlnts, GIughams, shepherds Plaid
Co'tonades, Plaid Cottons, OsuaOurgs
Summer Cassimeres. (nIce goois for boys wear)
BIeaChed and Brown DomestIcs irish Linens.
We invite our friends to give us an early call,
as We are enabled by recent purchases &c give
them great bargains
ie g BERkLEI 4 SHACkEEIT.
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BY s. J. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

dts
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-06
CONGRESS TUESDAY.

SESArE.--Mr. Houston presented joint resolutions
Of the legislature of Texas in favor OF the incorpora
ton into the navy Of the United States of one of the
officers of the late Texas navy. number of bills
were introduced, in pursuance of previous notice,
among which was the French spoliation BILL and
bill to authorize the Improvement of the Mississippi
Missouri Ohio, and Arkansas rivers by contract, and
making appropriations for tho same, Mr.. Davis
stated that Mr.. Brown would not be able to address
the Senate to-day on the subject of affairs in Kansas
and upon his motion the further consideration of
that subject was postponed until Monday next The
bill for the relief of Alexander j. Atocha was then
taken up and discussed at considerable length when
motion was made, and agreed to, referring the
whole subject to the Court of Claims. The Senate
then proceeded to the consideration of executive
business, and after some time adjourned.
HOUSE OF REpREsENrArVEs.-Th House took up
in Committee of the Whole the Presidents annual
message, when Mr. J. Clancy Jones' of Pennsylvania,
offered series of resolutions referring the different
parts thereofto the appropriate standing committees
Mr.. Quitman, of Mississippi, proposed to refer that
portion of the message relating to tho neutrality
laws to special committee, upon which discussion
arose relating to Walkers expedition to Nicaragua.
Mr.. Stephens of Georgia, Mr.. J. Clancy Jones Of
Pennsylvania, Mr.. Bocock of Virginia, Mr. Quitman
of Mississippi, Mr.. Stanton of Ohio, Mr. Maynard of
Tennessee, and others, participated in the debate.
Mr.. Quitman finally modified his motion to refer
this portion of the message to the Committee the
Judiciary which was accepted by Mr. Jones. With
out final action the committee rose and the House
adjourned
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-01-06

IsrrrIraEscE FROM NEW Mexico. ACCIDENT 10 LIEUT.
HASTINGS "A letter from Fort Buchanan, New Mexico
states that about the middle Of October last Apache
Indians made attack upon several soldiers who at the
time were employed in the garden and who chased
into the fort by their asailants Upon the alarm being
given all the officers and men, except enough to guard
the post went Immediately in pursuit of the Indians
While making charge down steep, rocky HILL Lieut.
Hastings was thrown FROM his horse with great violence
and had his leg and collar-bone badly broken and his
chest severely crushed that for time his life was
despared Of. He Immediately removed to the post
and at the date of the letter. November lst was con-
sdcrc out of danger although II IN supposed that the
injuries he received will unfit him for future service
Lieut. Hastings gallant officer, and distinguished him
self in the Mexican war; where he received wound
in the same leg which was broken in his recent fall