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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

BY ). J. Observation-Disclosures
THRUST SALE OF FISH BARRELS, VAIS,
HORSES, &c.-WiIl be sold, on 7nsSGdg,
The Ah day Of March, at II o'clock, A. NJ, on 'he
premises, a large new Fish House, adjoining
Eastlack's Ship Yard, on Union street, contain
ing so lie twenty thousand feet OF LumheF-
900 Fish Barrels; IS Whisky DO
90 Fisa Hcgsheads, 3 Fish Va's
Tubs, Nets, &c $50 bush. Salt, lot Of Plank.
Also, at same time and place
fine Horses, one a superior Saddle Horse
9 new Carts, and one new Dray
TERMS For all sums Of and under $50,
cash; over that amount and under S75, sixty
days; over that amount ninety days oil notes
satisfactorily endorsed.
feb 2O-eots d. FUNSTEN. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01


sSy~A CARD.-"A Farmer upon the
RIutt" IF the Alexandra, Mount Vernon.
and Accotink Turnpike Road, in the Gazette
Of the 18th Instant. say. Il wish 10 give to
the public. and thI-e whom it nay concern,
a few important facts relative to said road;
which he asserts mas been located by a una
jority of the Board Of Directors, who seem
determined TO make SAID road accord with
Vriva;e interests.
Ii the Farmer" had not deviated from
facts, cor implicated ue in bis statements, |
would n,t reply, but as II is, l feel IN duty
bound 70 do so.
lie assumes TO know more than the Engi-
ueer of the rUal, who is a man OF much eX-
perience 10 this kird OF road making, and OF
known ability. The Board requested tie
Engineer I, search Tor the cheapest and best
route t. make a road upon between Gum
Spring and Alexandria, and IN fact the
whole sout% which request be complied with,
and reported the route over Chiffon Hill im-
practicable. How can it be- the Engineer
had any private interest, no being from New
jersey, and net related IN mdrr9Gge, or 9TH
erwise, to any one on that end vi the route
that know Of.
The Engineer in making out his report to
the Board. says 10 regard to tue routes, that
two horses can pull a heavier load over t%u
ANA "A QuaIter degrees than three horses can
over three desreeS-theref1re, he deems the
route selected the bes':--by this we see 1t
will take six horses To pull over the three
degree route, what Tour can pull over the
two aud a..quartrr degree road, winch Will
make a dltference in favor Of the latter route
of IRON two to three hundred dollars per
aunum, 10 sending q tour horse load daily 10
! Alexandria. The Farmer" wishes TO make
the public, and those whom 1t may concern,
believe, the route he adSo 'ate~ Is nearly Il
mile shorter, when in TACT il is only about 81
600 feet.
10 regard to tue road passing through the
farm Of nv OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Farmer" Is
~cUrre:,; but my brother did Dot purchase hi
uutil after the road WIS located, and to put
an end to such insiuuations, | will say to tue
Farmer" il he will 90 to the records OF the
COMPANY, be will find that every Director
voted for the present adopted route IRON
Gun Spring to Alexandra, In which the
President conCurred.
| will state by way # explanation, that
there was one Director dissenting from the
rest, but il was on tie line OF roai from Ac-
cotlnk to Gum Spring, not from Gum Spring
to Alexandra, IA Inferred 10y tue FARMER"
The Farmer" Is a~nxiIus to make those
he writes to, believe the right OF way must
yet be obtained, when, in fact, the landbo!d-
ers have generously gwen tue right VI way,
with a very lev exceptions, only ore Oi
which | thluk exists between Gum Sprlug
and Alexandria.
have Intentionally omitted noticing some
Of The bIdnders and nisstatemen!s made by
the Farmer" rreterring 10 teheve him
ignorant OF tue facts 10 the case, rather than
makiug wiltul misrepresentation, my prln-
clpal otj ct being t. correct the statement
against myself. 2. HlLLMAN TROtH.
AccvtInk, 2ud mo 20.h, 1915. mu LII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

IUST RECEIVED direct from the manufac.
u tory, a large and excellent assortment of
DOOR LOCKS AND KNOBS, the best ever
offered IN this market. TO which. with a general
assortment Of BUILDING HARDWARE, we
Invite the attention Of Builders, Carpenters, and
others. They will be sold low, wholesale OF
retail. BARLEY * TRIPLETT,
feb % king-st. a doors below Fairfax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

NOR RENT. AND POSSESSION GIVEN
L ON THE FIRST DAY OF MARCH
The large STORE AND WAREROOMS, tn
at the S. w. corner of King and Royal Q.sl
sts., for some years past occupied as a " hole
sale and Retail Hardware Store, by John L.
Creighton II Co. The premises are extensive
and convenient, and the stand for business-Dry
Goods or Hardware, especially--is perhaps not
equalled by any other in the city.
- ALSO, ! desire TO Rent, from the Isl
.k.sa.d day Of April, the DWELLING on Frank.
i'm street, known as the VILLAGE at pre-
sent occupied by Thomas NJ. Monroe. On the
premises, which comprise a whole square. well
enclosed, are a Coach House and Stables, Ice and
Bath Houses, and a large productive Garden and
excellent water. For terms, apply to
ieb 6-2awtf WIN GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

ORSE FOR SALE-A good sized young
ii horse. works we'll in single harness, and
~sfiec,ly sound. Can be seen al the livery sta
OF Mr.. ALEXANDER ARNOLD, Washing.
On 81, Tor few days. Pr,ce TO suit the times.
nh l-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

"a FOR RENTING three story FIRE
|aproof STORE, No. 40, Union street, be-
'esn Prince and Duke streets, immediately on
Railroad. Enquire of
MI cost GEORGE MCCLEISH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

Gov. Holly, vile and daughter, visited the
L. S. PRACTICE ship Plymouth, at the VAST
ington Navy Yard. OH Saturday. A salute
to Gov. Ii. was fired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

tADLl>H EMERY.-Meal aid Flour En-
cry, Nos. |, 2, 3 and 4 ditto, for sale by
III HENRY COOK Il co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

"A CARD-NATHL BOCSH, GROCER
\ aud SHIP CHANDLER, No. 3, hpin,s
''aJ, ALEXANDRIA. Va. NH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01
DALTIM0RE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE

baltimore COMMERCIAL COLLEGE
II Founded 1852, Chartered ls3l.-L Located
royler Baltimore and Charles streets. Baltimore,
Md-The advantages and facilities mere offered
10 Young men desiring 10 qualify themselves
properlv Tor the various duties Of the Counting
Room. or 10 obtain a thorough p'actsrd! business
education generally, are unsurpassed IN any par
,Icular by any similar establishment IN the
United States.
Book keeping is taught at this Institution by
the only practical and successful method, no
Couying from Printed or Manuscript forms!
The Student is provided only with business
transactions and blank books, the same as the
book. keeper in actual business.
FAcULrr-E. K. LOSER, Principal-Lec.
turer OH the Sciegce OF Accounts, Commsfce,
Business Customs, etc.
J. VI. PHILLIPS, Professor OF the Theory and
Practice oil Bookkeeping, and Cal
culatIoIs.
H. n. DAVIES, Associate Professor OF Book.
Keeping ,
n c, JOHNSON, Professor of Business aud
Ornamental Penmanship.
S. +. WILLIAMS, Esq, Lecturer on Mer.
camille Law
REV. +. YEATES REESE, d. d., Lecturer
Oh Commercial Ethics.
TRUSTEES.
Hon. John P. Kennedy, Hon. Joshua Vansant,
Hon. Thomas Swami, VIM n. Keighler, esq,
Jacob Trust, esq, VIM hna0e, rsq.
There being no vacation during the year, Stu
dents can enter al any time.
The time usually required TO complete the
full Course. from 5 10 IL weeks.
4 Diploma is awarded 10 all Graduates.
A large and beautifully ornamented Circular,
containing upwards OF Fix square feet, represent
the Exterior aad Interior View of the College,
+ various characteristic Designs, Penmanshlp, &c,
10 be had on application 10 the College, or sen,
by mail Tree OF charge, accompanied with Gaia
logue giving iull particulars. Address
f.. h. LOSER.
Baltimore, Md, feb 22-eo2w'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01
COMMERCIAL
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 27-Flour is quiet; Howard
street. 81 so: Ohio, 81 so; City is offered at -
y cash, and 81 80 time. Wheat steady at 81
,l6sl % for red, and 81 O53Sl 20 for ordina-
~ 10 prime white. Corn is a shade lower
white SIC; yellow SIC. Whiskey is dull and
Iow.r- City 2lc; Ohio 226321c. Provisions
are iat. Bacon is offered at 7Ic. for shoulders,
and SIC. for sides. Mess Pork SIG IS. Lard
g!ay!c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

WAsuiyGToN IT1MS.-We learn that one
Of the pages Of the House Of Representatives
was assaulted one evening. recently, in the
vicinity Of 18th and II streets. robbed of val
uahlys about his person, and told to run.--
lie did run, but was folIo"ed by a shot,
which fortunately did not wing him.
A colored boy, employed at the Washing
ton House, when passing the United States
II tel, q few evenings ago, was shot in the
thi,h by a ~rufian, who tai a pietul in his
hand, and fired st the boy from mere wanton
%po,t.
Laet evening, about 10 o'clock, Mr.. w.
III. Forrest, who keeps a jewelry store on
9TH street. between | aud X, having just
gone to bed, was aroused by n noise being
made down stairs in his dwelling; he raised
the second-story window, and, on looking
out. saw the shutter had been torn of his
window. and a man was standing on the
pavement With an axe in his hand. On
tioding himself detected, the rubber took to
his heels Wash. States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

ron! IRONM IRON !!i-Just received, 20
ions BAR, BAND, SCROLL, AND AXLE
RON, OF superior quality, which We offer at
.Owest possible rates, for cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

"oiHi SEED, in store, aud for sale by
nh ID. :. GWIN Il SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

TIE BURG EXCELSIOR.-This valuable
J manure, originally known asa 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 GuaEo
(Which nc mere Super Phosphate can be- anc
leaving the land in a much better condition
than that article.
The genuine is put upin strong Barrels with
white head. the name stencillPd IN Black let
tiers, and the inspection brand in red letters I'M
derneath. For sale at Baltimore prices
JAMES c. NEVETT, Agent for
feb 81 Alexandria. oppCsi'e Pioneer Mills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

TOHN MURPHY, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
~ will practice in the Courts OF WeStmore-
land. Richmond, and Northumberland Counties.
Post Office, Rlce's Store, WestmorelRnd County.
Va dee 5-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

BY S. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
u EAL ESTATE AT AUCTION.-On
IL Ihuysday The l4h day Of January, 1875,
AZ II O'Clock, 3D., will be offered tor sale, Oh the
premises the extensive establishment on the cor
ner of Queen and 81. Asaph streets, in this city,
%.sr. known as the ALEXANDRIA ACADEMY -
E;..A The buildings are all OF brick, three stories
in height, with Easements; of best material and
workmanship; are fully supplied with gas ard
water, and thoroughly heated by hues TaHy
We're built expressly for an extensive Boarding
School, and are admirably adapted for that pur.
pose; but admit, with a moderate outlay, OF
a change into three commodious Dwellings.
For further particulars, apply, prior 10 tue
sale, TO ROBERT BROCkEIT.
Terms az sale. dec l5-2awts
" The above sale is postponed TO Ihursidy.
the lsh days Of February, st same place and hour.
Jan l4-2awts R0BT. BROCKETT.
u The above sale is postponed TO Thursday
March 4th, at the same hour aud place.
feb l9-2awts ROBT. BROCkETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

r~ss THE steamers GEORGE PAGE
G@s[,xp THOMAS COLLYER will run
'~'snlarly, at the following hours
Leave Alexandria at "A. 7, S, 9, 10, II, A.
" ~ ?, 3, 4, and 5, ? NJ.
Leave Washington at 8, 81, 8, 9, 10, ~
4 VI l2!, j 81. 4, $, and 81, P. NJ.
WHALEY'S nMNIBUSES connecting with
'- PAGE and COLLYER, will leave the Cap
iOI, and corner of 10Th street and Pennsylvania
A'snue, as follows -, s, g, ~, II, ut, 2, B,
: and 5 o'clr OK.
mn 1T RICHARD WALLACE, Prest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

S,UGAR CANE Seeds bags Chinese
= and African Sugar Cane SEED. just ~receiv-
ed and Tor sale in 10 S 10 suit purch 'sers, by
feb 22-3m KNOX Il BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

FuANU-NO. PEKUYlAN OF direct I'm.
portation.
AFRICAN, containing Ammonia and Phos.
pilates. in large proportion.
COLUMBIAN, in bags and barrels.
MEXICAN. "A A" and"A,'' III barrels.
SUP. PHOS. of LINE, warranted OF best
quality. IN bags and barrels.
BONE DUST in barrels, warranted pure.
All OF the above fertilizers are warranted Of
best quality, and are ofi.red al the lowest mar
ket prices. Litb 81 FOWLE Y CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

BY S. j. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
DUBLlC SALE.-By virtue OF a Deed Of
Trust, executed 10th OF April, 1857, AID
recorded in Liber S, No. 3, page l62, | will sell
at the Mayors Office, on Monddy, The 22d INST,
at II o'cI0ck, a valuable NEGRO MAN.
Terms cash. JAMES H. McrEIGH.
feb l3-eots Trustee.
II The above sale is postponed until Thurs
day, 25h Instant, at l2 o'riok, NJ
feb 23-2t j. II. McV. Trustee.
II The above sale is further postponed until
Saturday, the 6th dcy9j March, at the same time
and place. J. H. MCV, Trustee.
feb 3S-2awts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

GLOVER SEEn.-Clover Seed, in store, and
\ for sale by Ian sci DAN'L. F. HOOE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

nARS AND SEINE CORKS.-5OOO feet OF
" Oars, from 6 10 ~ feet; 1000 Seine Corks,
all sizes, received and Tor sale by
ieb 20 WHEAT & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

DERKLEY " SHACKLETT have opened
- Fancy Prints, bIeached and brown Cotions,
Cotton Oznaburg, Striped S~hirtings
Plaid Domestics, Bed Tickings
Linen Diaper, Linen Towels
Ginghams, Linen Rankerchieis, which
they will sell cheap. They have on hand a iew
pairs OF Red Blankets, and o'her wooden GOODS,
which they will sell at greatly reduced prices.
LII La
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01
AUCTION SALES.
nv 6 ! NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BY S. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
ON Saturday morning, 27h inst, at j. Co0oE'
in front OF the Mayors Office, will be o.
Tered. at auction, for account of whom 1t mey
concern
e3shares Alexandra Water Company STOCK
50 shares Potomac Insurance Company
stock 81. MCCORMICK.
,oh o2 ,o Auct.
~ The above sale is postponed until Thurs
day, March 25th, at same time and place.
NH i-eots S. J. MCCORMICK Auct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

Dr Bones English Dairy and Goshen
20 CHEESE, Just received per Schr. Arctic,
from New York, aud for sal. by
feb 2S JOHN 4. DIXON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

But two criminals have been hanged 10
this place, in the last forty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

ID EM0VAL-STOEE & co, Druggists,
II woGld respectfully notify their friends and
patron, that they have removed to }. VI
Ste warts new building. No. lO5, King street.
Zone door below Taylor & Huichlsons Dry
Goods Store where they will be pleased to see
then old friends and patrons. ie0 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

n NTH BEANS, IN store. and Tor sale by
NH | ID. S. GWiN K SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

ELVANS 4 THOMPSON,
326 Penn. avenue, between 9th and 10th sis.
Washington, NH l-eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

rLOVER SEED.-A prime article, for sale
bv 5feb 81 G. F. STTTLE h co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

VA DOL, purchased by
w ;AA pIDGELV & ro
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01
SALE THIS DIH.

VALUABLE WHARF PROPERTY o
SALE.-The subscribers offer for sale that
property adjoining the Fish Wharf on the south
side. and running lO5 feet 9 inches more or
less, TO the line OF the property known as Dun
das's. fronting upon Union street, and running
east into the Potomac River. II has upon II ore
III TWO story FRAME BUILDING, rrntlnS
a. tor $500 per annum, with Que or TWO hsn
sheds. The Platform Wharf has been routed At
some Fishing seasons from $500 to SiO1-'h'N
Wharf and water privilege offers a III" opP".'
tunity for some Coal Company as a most con,
venient point Tor the landing and shipment @i
Coal. Ii not disposed OF privately before II WI
be offered at public sale, on E0nfay' lie J"
day of March, 1855, on the premises safe com
raencing at II O'Clock. For terms. &c, apply
TO FLEMING Il DOUGLASS,
n. w. corner King and Union streets,
81 III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

Neither II use OF Congress was in session
last Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

4 CARD-Msny accounts rendered by me
n the LIST of January, 1855, remain unpaid.
To persons owing such accounts. | most respect.
fully appeal for their settlement By the LIST OF
March, as by the payment Of them by that time
they will greatly oblige me.
ieb 90 WIN. B. RICHARDS, JR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

NHEE>E AND BUITER-Received this
y day from New York, and for sale, 81 boxes
OF Cheese, 10 OF which is English Dair!; II fir.
klns OF Goshen Butter, both Of hrst quality.
feb 2d-po3t ISAAC GEORGE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

HAY-I7 bales NORTHERN HAY, just
u received, and for sale by
feb 25 FOWLE K co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

N0rlCE is hereby given that the partner
" ship heretofore existing between the I'M
cerslgned, is dissolved, and all persons having
Gains against the late firm will present them
or settlement 10 George w. Carson.
J. L. BURKE.
NH I-so3,. e. w CARSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

TNEAS.-Gunpowder, Imperial, AID Black
Teas, in store and Tor sale low by
ieb % WASHINGTON Il co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

\ ~OLASSES-lO barrels y. O. Molasses,
VI prime) shall receive this day, and for
sale by GRAY, MILLER 4 CO,
teb 27 corner King and Wafer streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

TUANOS.-l have in store and will be re-.
" ceiving during the season, full supplies Of
no. l.. COLUMBIAN GuANO, in strong
sacks.
MEXICAN GUANO a. A. & A, in sacks
and barrels, all warranted TO be OF the very best
quality, and having the Baltimore Inspection
brand on each package, for sale at lowest rates.
by JAMES G.. NENETT,
feb 81 Successor TO Nevett 4 Suowden.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

~ POCKETS old Gov. Java Coffee, just re-
Z.) ceived aud Tor sale by
feb o2-2m KNOX Il BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

GENE TWINE.-4 bales Patent SEINE
- TWlNE, received, and Tor sale by
feb u WHEAT X BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

HIBBERT'S LONDON PORTER AND
BROWN STOUT. lin pints) TOR sale by
ieb 2G JOHN A DIXON, Family Grocer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

Last week, John Wesley Watkins, a elave,
was committed to Jail, for striking MIR. Robt.
Stears, 10 tue face With a hammer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

. wi, purchased by
" ie2 ROBINSON L PAYNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

NOTICE-All persons having BAGS be
" longing to us, (marked d. Hume x Coz
will please return them without delay, or they
will be charged at 30 cts. each.
teb 22-lm KNOX u BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

EAMlLY FLoUR-Superior Family Flour,
IN store, and for sale by
feb "a WASHINGTON 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

ARD-z5 tubs No. | Family Lard, for sale
by (feb q J. N. HARPER & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

CORPORATION AccUUNTS.-Our city subscri-
bers will be furnished with q statement OF the
Corporation Accounts for the past fiscal year
this morning. in an extra sheet. Copies can
be had gratis at this office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

The WEATHER We bad last week splen.
did weather, bright sunshine, and the tempe
nature every way pleasant. The ice and snow
were disappearing gradually.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

"OOL purchased BY
w j. 2o DANIEL 2. HOOE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

The NJ. S. R. SOCIETY Of Richmond CO.
lege, were to celebrate their anniversary last
Friday evening. Mr.. D.. William Gwyp, Of
this place, was the orator, and from the
known talents of that young gentleman q
treat was expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01
LO 1T E N B

Mr.. EVERETT To LECTURE IN ALExAN-
DRIA We are most happy to state that MI
Everett has accef ted the invitation extended
to him, to deliver bis lecture on Washington,
in this city. The time and place will be
made known hereaf err. This announcement
will be hui!ed with delight by our citizens,
many of whom have expressed the greatest
desire to hear one Of the greatest oi living
orators.
MEErISG.-A large nesting OF citlzens
was held at the Lyceum Hall, on Friday
night, for the purpose of nominating cat
did.tes for the municipal offices. Lawrence
B.. Taylor presided, and |. Louis kinzer,
was Secretary. NOminations for all the
Offices, except Auditor were made, and the
candidates before the meeting, tor Mayor
and Superintendent of Police, pledged them
selves to abide its decision. Among the re-
solutions adopted was one approving the ac-
tion of the Cry Council, In regard TO the
reduction Of the salaries Of the officers Of the
Corporation. Tne meeting was harmonious,
and very good order prevailed. The official
proceedings will be found in another column
q. to-day's Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-01

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