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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
Naval Intelligence.

The following Midsbipmen have been re-
Gently examined at Annapolis for promotion,
and passed 10 the order In which they are
named, viz:
No |, Philip Porcher; No. ., Alfred Hop
kius; No. 3. Montgomery Secord; No. 4, Ed
ward O. Matthews: No. 5, 7. Mex. Buchan'
an; No. 6, George f. Law; No. 1, Edward p
Lull; No. S, Edward Lea; No. 9, Alexander
F. Crossmap; No. 10. Charles S. Norton; No
IL, Ii amilton ii. Dalton Wash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
Con re IS.

In the Senate, yesterday, the Chair sub
~mitted three communications from the war
Department, relative to improvements IN
California, which were referred.
Mr.. Huuter reported bill making certain
Appropriations.
Ny. IversOn presented several private DIS
Mr.. Hamlin presented several memorials,
among them one asking to revert grant OF
lands to improve the navigation of the Des
Moines river, in Iowa; one asking repeal OF
the duty on sugar; aud one asking an appro-
priotiou of money to build double track
railroad around the rapids of the Des MONIES
river--ail referred.
Mr.. Wilson offered resolution directing
the Committee on the Judiciary to inquire
i ito the expsdiency of recognizing the Grim
nal Court Of the District Of Columbia; agreed
to.
Mr.. Clark called up the bill providing for
the arrest and return to the District of CO.
lumoia of persons accused of violations OF
law, who have escaped beyond the jurisdic-
ton OF the District officers: passed.
The private calendar was then taken up
and several bills disposed of.
In the House of Representatives, in Com
mittee of the " hole, the private CALENDAR
was taxed up and several bills disposed OF.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN ALIEN
y ANDRIA, VIRGINIA, AND THE AID

ALL ABLE NAL FSl n f. ~ .ii''-.N
Y ANDRIA, VIRGINIA, AND IHE AID
.JACENT COUNTIES THERETO, FOR SALt
The subscriber, with vlew TO the settlement
of the estate and the education oil her cn'lGlen
will sell At private sale, the following FARMS
AND HOUSES, formerly IN POSSESSION OF, and
owned by the late Richard NJ. Scott, OF Fairfax
County, Virginia.
No The farm called "BUSH HILL" in
Fairfax County, containing FIVE HUNDRED
AND FORTY ACRES, more or less, one hall OF
which is in wood, oak chesnut, and hickory
Tn property is well known as the residence o!
the late Mr. Scott. 1t is very beautiful place,
highly cultivated and possesses great adYan-
tages as a country residence, being contiguous
TO a good market, and with Railroad passing
through it The Improvements consist OF a
Ara two story BRICK DIV TELLING HOUSE,
10 containing twelve rooms; also, oGlcK
barn. a frame granaiy, log corn house, co"
aud sheep shelters, Overseers houses, negro
qnart RS. dairy, blacksmith shop, Ice house
smoke hOus-, &c &c. The garden IS enclosed
with substantial wire fence and iron gates.
The house containing bath fixtures, with hot
and cold water IN bath room and kitchen.
BUSH HILL lies :1ur miles from AleXan-
Gria. Va. ten miles from TIE CITY OF Washing
ton. ard three from the Theological Seminary
The garden and grounds are very highly I'M
prov, Il, and there are fine apple and peach or
chards on the place, and all the summer fruits
growing In the garden, and never failing
sprlpg Of excellent water near the house.
No. 2. A farm lying in Alexandria County,
Va. known as "WATERLOO,' containing
ONE HUNDRED ACRES of arabic land, lii
dependent of some iow lands on the river. On
nm, mace is small log house. corn house, and
stable, with good fencing This farm lies on
the Trruplke and Railroad from Washington
10 Alexandria, Immediately adjoining the lands
of the late General Hunter, now the residence
of Bushrod Hunter, esq, and Is susceptible o!
bish Improvement, as is shown by that beautl
| fully improved place.
IS No. 3. A HOUSE AND LOT, on Prince
;1l street Alexandria, erected III the year 1913
containing twelve rooms, with gas Throughout
the house. not ard cold water IN the kitchen and
bath room.
s.A No. 4. a small BRICK TENEMENT
sEg=l on an aley, on Pitt street, and adjoining
l0I No g. TINS contains two rooms only.
No. 5. 4 ground rent on a lot oil King street
Owned by VIM Price and J. h. Devaughn, Of
ga No, i. 4 row of FRAME HOUSES
He'll on Washington street, on the square neXi
ngTIn OF the Cotton Factory; also. part OF the
same square east OF said row OF houses.
MOI Hall square OF ground, on Washing
ton street. north OF the lot known as the I'd
tapa' lot.
Persons disposed to purchase any or all of the
above named property, will be pleased 10 call or
Peter Z. Hoffman, esq, Exchange Bank, Alex
andria; Richard smith, esq Bank OF the Me'r"
polls; J. s Gunnell, 397 10th street "ashlns
tom when the terms will be made known or OF
the subscriber, al Bush Hill, near Alexandra, a.
aforesaid 'lhUlNlA SUI -
,o1,v&wIm Fxecutrix
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
Duel.

New ORLEANS, April ia duel took
place near the city this morning, between
Harry Dees and W. j. Kennedy, both of Mo-
bile. The weapons were pistols carrying
ounce balls; distance Is PAGES. At the first
fire Mr.. Kennedy received bad hip wound,
but hopes of recovery are entertained by
his friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

- FOR NEW YORK.-1he regular pack
as5,kset Schr. STATESMAN, Wcks, Master,
will sail to-day, and can take any light freight
that NAV offer. Apply to S. SHlNN,
apl7-lt No 4 South Wharves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
AS1zsesssz;SS@
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Later From Europe.
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER AFRICA.

New YORK, April l6.-The mail steamer
Africa, from Liverpool, Sd inst, has arrived
of Sandy Hook. The steamship Kangaroo
had arrived out. The political news by the
Africa is unimportnnt
The Atlantic cable was being taken 90
board the Niagara and Agamemnon very
rapidly, and he operation would be holsheo
about the 10th Of May. Some further oeeP
sea soundings and experiments are deemeu
necessary before the laying of the cable Is
commenced but the company have yet seen
no cause 10 doub, the ultimate success OF the
enterprise.
Fears have increased in England for the
safety of the African mail steamer Gambia,
nearly one month overdue there.
The relations between France and Swi'zer-
land continue 10 an unsatisfactory state and
give rise to considerable uneasiness in diplo-
matte circles. The Paris Bourse bad lost its
buoyapcy, and was daily declining.
Spain continues to send reinforcements into
the Gulf of Mexico, and new measures Tor
the public safety were organized at Madrid.
The Bank of Holland had reduced its rate
of discount to 3! per cent
The Ottoman Porte is said TO have rejected
the demand of France for the authorization
Of ship canal across the Istbmus OF Sue1
COMMERCIAL April 3.-Sales OF
Cotton for the week, $4,000 bales-lncludlng
$500 on speculation, and $500 bales for export
Prices were considerably lower-inierior quail
ties having deciaed 4G.i., and middllng tGfd
fair remaining unchanged. The market closed
dull generally but holders were not pressing
fair Orlean. I'D, middIing Orleans 6ii.; fair
Mobile It'd, mdding SD; fair Cplands ID,
middling 64d. Che market was closed from
the LIST to the 5th, Tor the holidays) Manches-
ter market dull. At Havre, n. o. tres ordinare
was quoted at lO2 francs.
Bresdstuffs were dull, as were Provisions.
Lard is firm, and slightly dearer.
Consols StIGsG! for money. The t3,O0O,-
| 900 India loan was taken al an average OF 9S.
! Richardson, Spence 4 Co, report Breadstufis
quet-there having been no market since the
advices per City OF Washington. Beef was dull,
but steady Pork steady and Bacon duli-quo-
tations easier but nominaly without variation.
Lard firm, at Is advance-quoted at 5Os.G52s.
Rosin steady, at As Sd aG4s. I'd. Sugar dull at
Cd. decline. Coffee dull inferior qualities rather
lower, and quotations unchanged Spirits OF
Turpentine firm at AS. Rice heavy.
LONDON, April 3 --Breadstufs quiet, and all
articles slightly declined. Sugar heavy, at cd.
ais Coffee steady, at cd. decline. Spirits of
Turpentne firm, and slightly easier.
American securities dull The Bullion in
Bank had declined 10000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
.,,..nar,, E,.h market, April I6.

The arrivals of Shad and Herring are on the
increase but the receipts are far short OF the
demand, which is very great Sales OF Shad at
SIP y hundred; Herring $lO6sll p thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
The New York Post OF yesterday says:

There is but little news stirring in the street
to-day. The foreign news TO hand yesterday Is
not calculated, taken as a whole, 10 impart a
fresh impetus to business A little political
uneasiness is perceptlble The commercial in
telligence particularly, is not very favorable to
an increase in the export trade, breadstuffs be-
ing exceedingly depressed. Cotton was also
heavy.
The dealings at the Stock Exchange to-day
in the leading speculative shares, were upon
less active scale. The tendency OF the market
was decidedly downward at the opening, and
until the close OF the session the bears had
more or less advantage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

payn To the Voters Of Fauquier County,
FELL w CITIZENS By the solicitation OF many
friends, have consented 10 become a Candidate
for the office of Commissioner of the Revenue
in the Northeastern District In offering my
self for that important office, do not seek II as
an office of honor, but only in pecunlary
point; and should il be the choice OF the
people to elect me, will try to discharge the
duties of the Office efficiently and satisfactorily.
JOHN I. KEYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
New York Cattle Market, April IL.

Cattle, owing principally to the increase IN
number, fell TO cent p pound. The yards
were in muck; the quality OF the stock gene
rally was pretty good, but some of them were
so despatched with mud that they looked un'
slightly The Hudson River Railroad no"
charge for transportation SO cts. p head for cat
tle propellers, 81 cts; and barges, 20 cts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

,EGARS.-The undersigned has on hand and
y continues 10 manufacture SEGARS Of mos!
exquisite flavor, Of the brands usually kept by
him, ne has larg. supply. Orders respectful.
ly solicited. f. c. BR0UN
MlddlebuTg, Va, ap l3-eo2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

The latest dates from Bermuda report con-
siderable injury to the potato crop in ex-
posed parts of the Island, from a recent
heavy Southerly gale. The quantity of that
esculcnt planted this year does not equal
that IF last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
Salem, Fauquier county, feb 5-eotE

IL To THE VOTERS OF FAUaUlER County,
FELLOW CITIZENS Il am before YOU as a candl-
date Tor the Commissioner OF the Revenue, for
the North Eastern District. and respectfully ask
your support. JAMES RoWZkE.
Fauouer, nov lq--eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
The D.Iuge Continues.

NEW ORLEANS, April l6.-The Crevasse
still continues, Notwithstanding Efforts we're
made to stop it. Another rise is coming
down the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

Mr.. W. S. Stephens, one of the Delegates
to the Legislature from Rockingham County,
has resigned on account of i'll health.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
JOHN NJ. ORR, ! Comm'rs.
NJ. HARRISON, Of Sale.
Loudoun county, Va, NH 23-eots

OFFER FOR SALE THE FARM upon
which now reside, containing ONE HUN
DRED AND FIFTY.NlNE ACR ES. This
FARM offers great inducements 10 the purcha-
ser, from its locality, being within one mile OF
Orange Court House, and thereby brought in
immediate connection by Railway with Rich
mond and Alexandria II is beautifully sltua.
ted in one of the best neighborhoods in the
%.A State. The Improvements are comiorta-
.G$:4ble DWELLING, and all other necessary
out.houses, fine fruit, &c, &c.
TERMS OF SALE :-One-third of the purchase
money in hand, and the balance 10 one ard two
years. If not sold privately before, it will be
offered at public auction on the Is: day Of May,
at Orange Court House.
MARY NJ. WILLIAMSON.
ORANGE CT House NH ll-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
ImDortant from Venezuela.

New YORK, April l6.-AdVi>eS from Ca.
raccas of the 3lss of March, announce that
a provisional Government had been inausu-
rated, who demanded from the French Con-
sui the surrender Of Monagas and family,
who had taken refuge with him. They were
surrendered, and are in confinement. 1t is
said they had deposited at the French lesa-
ton one million in gold.
Gen. Castro had decreed the removal Of
all employees Of the late Government 1t Is
said the American Consul nailed bis flag, in
conjunction with the flags of Spain, Den
mark and Brazil, ever the door of the French
Consul, Threatening to haul it down and de-
maud his passports if any attempt were
made to arrest Monagas, Chen at the lega-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

II JOHN AMBER respectfully announces him
self as candidate for the Office of Clerk OF the
County Court of Fauquier.
Markham Station, Fauquier Co, jan s-eotE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

NEW YORK, April l6.-Fiour is heavy; sales
OF 1000 bbs; State $4.o50$4l5; Ohio so
asa 65; Southern 81 5o6S4.So. Wheat is de-
clirine; sales OF $4,000 bush Chicago Spring
Csc. Western red Use. Corn is buoyant;
sales of $4,000 bushels; white 7StG75c.; yellow
7737sc. Pork is higher-Mess $l765I$l7.-
Is. Prime $l4,40. Lard is buoyant closing
at lOsGllc. Whiskey is steady at 2l322c,, for
Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES! CARRIAGES!
HAVE now Oh hand large assortment OF
Pleasure and FAMILY CARKiAUEH' ana
no person intending to purchase Carriage this
season should fail 10 look at these before Pnrcha'
sips elsewhere, as there is not suca an @ssor'-
ment this side ofNew York. The Carriages are
ali warranted, and the prices correspond win
the times. cooD spcO>-n
Also. on hand number OF GOOD SEC''ND u,
HAND CARRIAGES, some nearly new, ana
suitable for town or country.
'"''A''' " THOMAS YOUNG,
No. 400, Pennsylvania Avenue, cor. OF y SIS
Washingfnn AID l3-eo2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

HISSOLUTlON.- JAMES J HUTTON has
this day retired from all interest in the
CATTLE BUSINESS OF the concern Of BIAS.
TABLE & HUNTON.
The Virginia property is still held jointly by
the late firm OF Bastable II Hunton.
The CATTLE BUSINESS in Baltimore VIII
hereafter be conducted by 6. VI. BASIA ABLE,
On MS own account, who will settle the bust
ness of the old firm. G. NJ. BASTABLE,
JAMES J. HUNTON.
p.I,;,,,ra an I'D m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

The Persia, on Wednesday. for Europe, took
only $6,67a in specie. Mos, OF the gold by the
California steamer deposited in the Assay office,
has been ordered into bars. About one half OF
the amount by the previous steamer was order
ed into coin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

no. We are authorized to announce WV.
H. JENNINGS, for re election TO the office Of CLERK
of the County Court OF Fauquier County.
NH l3-eotE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

-ses. FOR BALTlMORE.-The steamer
.E1SDlAMOND STATE. will receive car
90 for Baltimore, on Saturday, leaving at 3
O'Clock, P. NJ. WHEAT & BRO, Agents.
An l6-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
Remains OF Col. Benton at st. Louis

ST. LOUIS, April l6.-YeSterday the re.
mains of Col. Benton were exposed in state,
il Mercantile Library Hall, which was ap-
propriately draped in morning. They were
visited by at least 25 ,0C0 persons. Tie final
rites Of sepulturc took place this morning,
and were participated in by the military and
bene VIOLENT societies, fremen, members OF the
city councils, and citizens generally. As
general thing business was suspended, the
stores and houses were draped in mourning
and the streets depsely crowded with thou
sands Of spectators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

TOR SALE "A good CART, with iron
axles; also, good DRAY, an excellent
mahogany double desk, and lot of second hand
boards Apply TO J. c. NEfEIT.
I72f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

The Culpeper Observer says;-"We no
ticed at the Depot on Saturday last, eleven
Hogsheads and one large box OF Tobacco
raised by our friend, Capt. WIN. Walden, OF
RappahannOck County.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
Family Poison c Il.

On Saturday morning last colorcd man,
residing in Pearl street, Burlington, was sud
deply seized with violent burning sensation
in the stomach, accompanied with violent
commissions. Ia one hour, two other mem
bers Of his family were attacked IN the same
way aud before night two additional mem
bers were seized with pains and convulsons
There we're five adults in the same house, all
i'll at the same time. On inquiry 1t was
ascertained that a young colored woman, an
AGO uaintance OF the family, had on Friday
given TO them large slice OF cake, which she
had obtained from an acquaintance, ana mat
all who had par,aken Of 1t were made SICK
while those members of the family vino had
not touched it escaped unharmed. Further
inquiry showed that the family where the
cake had been baked had all eaten OF II WITH
out injury.
The perpetrator was sent for. She was
brUush to Burlington to answer. NO pois'
on had been positively traced TO her hands
nor had any motive been detected to justify
the supposltun that she would have admins
tered it. Yet her antecedents are by no means
of favorable character. Meantime, from
Saturday up to Monday evening, the whole
five patients were undergoing intense cutler
ing. the symptoms to some extent indicating
the presence If strychnine. Last night tour
OF them had nearly recovered and the htth
still continued in a precarious condluon.-
The mystery of the case las excited an ln-
tense interest 10 Burlington, and crowds OF
anxious inouirers thronged the premises du-
ring the height OF the attack Trenton Glz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

Two brick tenements, owned by Mr.. VIM.
Bosher, on Marshal! street, near the corner OF
9th 10 Richmond on Thursday, were partial
ly destroyed by fire. They were occupied as
boarding houses, by Mrs. Landrum and Mrs.
Elan. LOSS about 50, 000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

NOTICE.-At the late meeting OF the Dlrec'
y tory OF the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road Company, it was ordered, That the regu'
la,ions OF the Company respecting free trGrel, be
rigidly carried out, and that the passing OF any
yersoa Tree. without the exhibition of written
authority from the Company, will be considered
sufficient cause for the removal OF the tonduc-
tor" ap l3-lw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

NJ OTICE.-Stolen from my Stable, on Sun
II day night, April 4th, BAY MARE,
about sixteen hands high, with white spot on
each side of the neck, supposed to be made by
the collar. ANY person who will return her TO
me in Salem, Fauqdier County, will be amply
rewarded. W. D. MADDUX.
Salem, Fauquier Co., Va, ap l3-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

MANASSAS GAP RAILRoAD.--The report, in
duseiously circulated in some qua rteEs, that
the recent appropriation to the Manassa Gap
Railroad, is to be applied to the work or the
Independent line, IL, we ore authorized t.
say, utterly without foundation. The a?pro-
priation is to be applied to the extension OF
the road in this direction. -Rock'ngham Reg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17
Baltimore, ap l5--dlm

TOHN MURPHY, ATTORNEY 1T Law,
d will practice in the Courts OF Westmore'
land, Richmond, and Northumberland Counties
Post Office, Rice's Store, Westmore!and County,
n der ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

y r RRory JOHN T. JOHNSTON.
BRUUN K CO, MrDDLEBURo, VA,
RE Just receiving from New York, and
u other Eastern markets, their supply of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS.
They ask of their friends an early call, be-
Iieviug their selection will be found very judi
ciousV made greatly OF the useful, and lightly
OF the useless, embracing the late styles of
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Dress Goods.
A very fine selection Of HATS, CAPS,
BOOTS, SHOES and B0NNETS.
A variety of FANCY GooDs, HARDWARE,
QUEENS WARE, WOODEN WARE, TIN and
STONE WARE.
GROCERIES, Paints, Oils Drugs, Bar Iron and
Steel, Plough Iron, Mould Boards, &c.
Middleburg, Va, ap l2-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

u SAVE YOUR HORSES.--"We take
great pleasure in recommending the MEXICAN
MUSTANG LlNIMENT as a valuable and in.
dspensable article for Sprains, Sores, Scratches
or Calls oil Horses. Our men have used II tor
severe Burns, Bruises, Sores, Stiff Joints, and
Rheumatic Pains, and all say ii acts like magic.
We used no other Liniment J w. HEWITT,
Foreman for American, Harndens and Wells,
Fargo Il Co.'S Express"
Gentlemen ID had a negro man worth ST..
900 who took cold from bad hurt, ard was
useless Tor over one year; had used everything
| could hear of without benefit, until | tried
the MUSTANG LINIMENT. lthas perfectly
cured him, and can now take the above price
for him." Respectfully, yours,
JAMES TORRANCE.
Every Planter, Teamster, and Family should
have this invaluable article. Sold by all rssPec-
table dealers everywhere.
BARNES & PARK, Proprietors.
Naw York an l7-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

tOTiCE-The undersigned have this day
y associated themselves in business, for the
nnrnos. of doing ROUSE, SIGN, and ORNA-
NtNTAL PAINTING, and will be glad to
Gee their old friends at No. II, Prince street, op
nos;fc the Gazette 0fcc. They pledge themselves
70 sxecute all WORK entrusted 10 them in the
very best manner and on the most accommoda-
,;ng t.-ms RODGERS & WILLIAMS,
an ,s-.Iw No. II. Prlnce-stTeet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

EMIGRATION Harrison, a respected
citizen of Ml'dale, Warren county, left in the
cars Wednesday morning for visit Of scvo
raj weeks to Illinois and Missouri. Several
excellent families Of Clarke county, the Bow
ems ADD others, were to leave this week for
permanent settlement in Missouri Wmches-
ter Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-17

NTOTICE.-The subscriber, having purchas-
ed OF A. L. Gregory MS entire Stock OF
Goods and interest in the STOVE and TIN BUSI-
NESS. is prepared 10 execute, with promptness,
all orders for Plain and Japanned Tin WARE,
or other work in his line. He will also keep
on hand an assortment OF Cooking and Parlor
STOVES, Parlor Crates, Safes, Reirigerators,
Water Coolers, Pumps, &c, together with all
other ARTICLES usually kept in similar establish
meuts. [mh Isl II. |. GREGORY.
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Tho m arkets.

BALTIMORE, April l6.-Flour is steady; How
ard street 81 37!; Ohio 81 25: City Mills nomi-
nal. Wheat is steady; red l02GlO6c; white
ll29i2sc. Corn is lower; mixed and white go
G67c, yellow, 65669c. Whiskey is steady, at
2l92lic Provisions closed with an advancing
tendency