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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-18
BY S. ]. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

TNRUSTEE'S SALE-Under authority of a
deed OF trust, executed by A. ID. Collins
worth, on the 22d day OF May, S5s and duly Of
record in the Clerks Office OF Alexandria Coun-
", Va the undersi gned, as trustee, will offer for
sale at public auction, OH Tussday, the 2sth day
Of December, INST, at IL o'clock, NJ, IN front OF
the Mayors office, IN the city Of Alexandria a
A-4 TENEMENT and LOT OF GROUND in
Gs.1 said city, on the south-sde OF Queen street,
TO the westward of Royal street-being
iot-descIibed as lot No. 2 on plat, filed in the
Clerks office OF the Circuit Court OF said Coun-
t., in the suit OF Smith and others, against West
and others, general description OF which is as
iolows-Be ginning on the sou'h-slde OF Queen
stree, III ieel inches, TO the westward OF hoy
al street and running thence westwardly on
Queen street twenty feet TO ten feet alley,
thence southwardly with the east line OF said
alley, parallel to Royal street, 100 feet inches
more or less to another alley, thence with the
northern line OF said alley. parallel TO Queen
street rs feet to third alley thence with the
northern line OF said last named allev, parallel
with ROYAL street, 10 the northern line OF lot No.
IL Con said plat) extended westwardiy-thence
by the shortest distance 10 the former line OF
Mary and Julia Observation-Disclosures with the
said las, named line, TO the beg inning-"ith the
right OF way over ali OF said alleys in common
with the others entitled thereto
TERMS OF SALE-cdsh
). FERGUSON BEACH,
dec 2-eodts Trustee
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GROCER IES, &C.
J. II. MCVEIGH l. son,

j. III. MCfElGH Sun,
Successors 10 Nc Weigh q: Chamberlain
PRINCE STREET WHARF, ALEXANDRIA,
4 RE NOW RECEIVING per Schrs. Arctic,
n Statesman. Marietta Burr aud Embark,
from New York. Boston, and Philadelphia their
FALL STOCK OF GROCERIES, LIQUORS.
WINES. TOBACCO. SEGAhS. Nc &c, com
prislng a verv general aud desirable assortment,
which they will sell tor cash. or TO prompt dea'
lers at small advance
As hhds Muscoyado, ~ Orleans, and ST. Crolx
Sugars
ID5 bbls. Crushed, Powdered, Granulated and
Coffee do
IS boxes Double Refined Loaf do
25 hhds Muscovado Molasses
35 bbls. New Orleans do
rs do Extra Golden Syrup
$50 bags Light and Green Rio Coffee
100 do Maricalbo, Laguyra, Java x Santos DO
IS half chests GuEpowder, Imperial aud O!ong
Teas, Crom medium 10 strictly prince
500 bs. Manila and Madras Indigo. sep
Blackjack, MARSHALL X co,
BLAcELoCKs WHARF, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
4 RE RECEIVING per Schrs. Statesman,
~ BedelI, Hamilton. Ann Pic&ereIl, Junlus,
NC, from New York and PhladeIphla their
ALL CloIA VT oiNoNi'"iiS1i ''.'''"'
LIQUORS, SEGARS, TOBACCO, &c, &c,
comprising very general and choice assort-
ment We name III part
So hhds Muscovado, New Orleans and ST.
Croix Sugar
100 bbls b aud Coffee Sugar
100 Crushed, Powdered, ard GranuIa'
ted Sugar
Is boxes Loaf Sugar
I75 bags Rio Coffee
i25 Java, Laguyra, and Mocha Coffee
6j hhds Cuba and Porto Rico MOlasses
"a bbls. New Orleans and p. K.
50 Golden syrup
30 =! chests Gunpowder and Imperial Teas
80 Black. &c, NC sep -
KNOX Il BROTHER, No. II, KISG.srREET,
4 RE now receiving their FALL STOCK
n OF GROCERIES, selected Tor family use.
We name in part
10 hhds strictly prime Porto Rico Sugar
20 bbs. Coverings Crushed do.
8 Granuiated do.
boxes Loaf do.
50 bbs O. York Refinery Crushed do.
80 Refined Sugars, a BE-
s chests Green Tea, one OF which, Queen
Chop Is OF the finest quality
hhds. Porto Rico Molasses
5 bbIs. Golden Syrup, 50 bbls. Portland do
25 bags Old Government Java Coffee
25 Maricaibo and Laguyra do
80 bags Rio Coffee, green aud white
20 boxes Solar Sperm Candles &c oct
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nv 5 J NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BY ). J. MCCOkhl' h-hucTlONEEh
A + AUCTION "A SMALL FARM FOR
n SALE ON THE WESTERN SUBURBS
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRlA.-ON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18th, AT IL O'CLOCK,
NJ, in front OF the Mayors office, we Will offer
at public auction a very desirable A X NJ OF
THIRTY. FIVE or THlRTY-SlA a CIR r ),
about one hall OF which is in good wood, and
the remainder has been under cultivation as a
MARKET GARDEN, Tor which IL is very de-
sirabe. The wood covers three as desirable
building sites as Can be found SO near the city
Srzs. On the farm there is a two-story bRlCk
is:S DWELLING, and a frame SlAbLE-
For further in ormation, apply to either OF u.s.
and We will show the place 10 any who wish to
inspect it, Terms will be one third CASH ana
credit OF one and two years OF the remainder.
JAMES P. SMITH, Executors Of
r c. SMITH, Hugh Smith
no. lG--2aw3w&d's
r. The above sale is postponed until l"''
dan the ZS:h Instant al the same time and place.
JAS. P. SMITH, } Executors OF
r. c. SMITH, Hugh Smith.
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DUBLIC SALE Having disposed OF my
farm WELLINGTON, shall offer Tor sale
on the premises, on Monday, the goth Of DE-.
eember, 1883, all my personal property, consist
ms Oh
40 head OF Cattle some superior Mich COWS
HORSES, Mules, and Colts
40 Sheep. Hogs and Poultry
Corn, Oats, Household and Kitchen Furniture
~ shares Alexandria Mount Vernon and Acco'
tink Turnpike stock.
TyRMs.-A credit of nine months Will be al
lowed by the purchaser giving bond with good
security, tor all sums over $40, under that, the
cash will be required
Should the notes not be paid at maturity IN,
tere.t will be charged from date. Purchasers
falling TO comply with the above terms, the pro-
p.rry will be resod at their risk.
c. A. WASHINGTON.
Wellington, Fairfax Co, Va. dec a-dts
NWING 10 the inclemency OF the weather.
the Trustee has postponed the sale at New
toms Hotel until Monday, the 2Oth inst Inc
paror and the best OF the chamber 'urnl'ufe
SPLENDID Piano, the Wines and Liquors, billiard
Tables. Bar fixtures, and d great variety oil
housekesping articles are still TO be sold Inc
public are invited 10 attend
dec l5-dts CIV. WATTLES, Trustee.
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WASHINGTON & CO.,

" n ~ II ~ ~ l. " ~ " ~ "
No ! NORTH UEIoN STREET, ALEXANDRIA, Va.
4 RE- NOW RECEIVING their Fall Stock
n of GROCERIES, LIQUORS, WINES,
SEGARS, TOBACCO, &C. comprising very
choice and desirable assortment, which they are
prepared TO of,.r Tor cash, or 10 prompt dealers
upon very accommodating terms.
80 hhds \. q. and p. K Sugars (part prince
- Muscovado and 81. Crolx
25 bbls Coverings Crushed Sugar
II hhds. Cuba and Muscovado Molasses>
bids. prime +. |.
20 bbls. \. o.
1870 bags Rio Coffee
50 packets Old Government Java
20 bags superior Old Mocha
Is chests Gunpowder Tea, (some very sup'r)
|! Black
SEGARS ard TOBACCO Of all grades, OF the
choice and iavorite brands sep ii
I Ii. McVEiGH II son. WHOLESALE DEAL
81 . EKs IN TOBACCO, Sugars, &c are nov
receiving and aave in store, their + II l. l.
STOCK or TOBACCO. SEG-iRS, SMOk
INC TOBACCO, 9c. comprising the most Ia
vorite brands, OF medium 10 prime grades, which
they offer 10 their customers. and dealers gene
rally. ON as favorable terms as tGey can be
bought IN this or The Baltimore market.
sen Ia
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COUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
- COMPANY, AL NDRlA. VA
CAPITAL OVER S25O,OOO


The charter OF this Company offers more "A.
vorable advantages 10 the farmer and others
than any other company chartered IN tue Stale.
by insuring with or without premium note
1.-THE applicant prefer, ne CAM pay the Toll amosn,
Of the premium IN cash, or by efiectlug casn
insurance for two years, the insured sdye, one.
eighth OF the amount ne would otherwise have
10 pay: or by becoming member and giving a
small premium note. the insured saves nearly
one halt OF the amount charged BY Stock Gonna.
MES, when lnsurIng from year ~ year. lus IS
the advantage resulting from the combination of
THE CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by ire OF tue l5tn OF
sand seven hundred persons nave insured ana be-.
come members OF the Company, and over thirty
thousand dollars have been paid for losses
Having trebled our business during the past
year we teel grateful for the liberal patronage
bestowed upon the Company thus tar aud Tor us
hattering prospects OF future usefulness. The
Directors hope and believe that by prudence
caution and rigid system OF economy they
will establish for this Company a reputation
for cheapness and safety, not SURPASSED b. any
Company lii the L. States.
All differences in settlement OF losses may be
determined by three dis;nterested arbitrator OF
the County where such loss happened 10 be mu-
tually chosen by the insured and the Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-18
|ROVER n BAKERS NEW AND ELE-
(T CANT FAMILY Sc WING M

~ROVER II BAKERS NEW AND ELE-
T CANT FAMILY Sc WING M
CHIMES Faces FROM $50 TO $l25.-lhe
Grover Il Baker Sewing Machine Company sell
the two best MACHINES in use. One makes
the SHUTTLE, Oh LOCK STITCH--a stitch well
adapted tor sewing goods that are not 10 De
washed and ironed; the other is new MA
CHINE, making the cELEBRATKD GROVER q pa
xER STITCH, OK TIKI LOCK STITCH THAT IL LochkD
This MACHINE is great Improvement up
on all previous Machines for family use
~ send for a Circular at Is, Pennsylvania
Avenue. Washington; 4g5 Broadway, New
York: 1877 Baltimore street, Baltimore.
OPINIONS or THE PRESS.
Grover & Bakers is the best-amer'edh
Asriculturist
To all OF which the Tribune says Amen
~ Y Tribune,
Its all that it claims to ben. Y lndepen-
dent
IL finishes its own work; others do not
Home Journal.
We give il the preference Amer. Baptist.
1t needs only 10 be seen 10 be appreciated
Phren Jour.
Adapted for woolens, linen, or cotton-Am.
Med Monthly. =.
We like Grover Il Bakers eest-haaies
Wreath w
Which is best!" Grover 4 Bakers ~ l.
Dispatch
Superior to all others-N. Y. Mercury
We have no hesitation in recommending 1t
~ Y Express. -.
II REQUIRES no re.spooling-N Y Evangelist
For family use they are unrlvaled.-N. l.
Daily News. ~ "
They sew seam that will not rip.-N. Y.
Courier. =,
II performs nobly and expeditousl y'-N. \.
Examiner. D.,
lice Gazette.
Well adapted to all kinds OF family sewing
N Y. Observer.
Best adapted Tor family use IN u Day oook
We do not hesitate TO recommend IN l.
Chronicle. ,:..u
!, sews strongly and does not rip,-Llie IL
Illustrated. c,
The prince of Inventions Prot Churen"ah
II Is women's best friend-N. l. weekly
News p.,.
We give our preference to Grover Baker s.
Student.
The most blessed invention of modern times
Moth Magazine. -, " H.
II makes pleasure OF toil.-N' \. Even
lug The faverite for family use-Brooklyn Star
We highly appreciate their value'-Amer'
Missionary. .,,;. .t;,cb-
Family Circle. I = X. ,:,;.u M.
We attest its simplicity ard dursoil,ty'11 AZ
tional Magazine. / oet -o-0-
NnO TONS sUMAC WANTED by the
- u l l.. ~
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4 l. GIBSON No. 264, South side King,
n. between Patrick and Henry streets. deal.
er in FAMILY GROCERIES such as Sugars,
Coffaes. Teas. Molasses. Butter, Buckwheat
Flour. Bacon. Lard, Extra Flour. and Corn
Meal, together with general assortment OF
LIQUORS. such as pure Brardes, Port Wine.
Madeira Wine Holland Gin, New England
Rum, Jamaica Spirits, Old Rye Whiskey, &c.
dec lO-eOSw
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ItAMES AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE
YOUNG FOLKS AT HOME The Srake
Gane, Doctor kaue's trip 10 the Arctic Re-
sions The old Maid. Mother Goose The Paror
Game, The Oregon Game, Fashion and Famine,
Movable Alphabet Cards, Conversation Cards,
Fortune Telling Cards, and variety OF new
and interesting French and German Gdmes and
Puzzles, &c. just received and for sale.
dec IOHN H. PARROTT.
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IMPLEMENTS, &c.
nLOWS. PLGW CASTINGS, Hc.-l have
now large assortment OF Minor Hor-
tons FLOWS
Litus' Iron Beam PLOWS
Rchs Iron Ream PLOWS
Rough and Ready FLOWS
Landon Moore PLOWS wrought ard cast shear
Davis PLOWS. wrought ard cast shear
Hillside PLOWS; Subsoil PLOWS, and
many other varieties.
10000 LBS OF PLOW CASTINGS.
For sale by DRAYTON MEADE,
dec Is no. ~, FAIRFAX street
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FALL SUPPLY!
J. P CLARKE, NO. l5S KING STREET,

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA
"AS OPENED an entire new stock oil
II CURTAIN MATERIALS, comprising
the choicest styles OF Satin de Lanes, blocatelIe
Damasks, Cord, Tassels and Gimps, Lace and
Muslin Curtains, Drapery Muslin, Gilt Cornlces
Bands. Pins, &c- &c.
Also, splendid stock OF Painted and Gold
WINDOW SHADES, containing every variety,
and will be sold at prices to suit the ''Tes
Buff, DIab, Green, Blue, and White Window
Standings. and all OF the most improved Shade
Fixtures Landscape Wire Shades
VENETIAN BLINDS, REED BLINDS, and
PAPER SHADES.
n Church, Store, and ether large Shades,
,,od >, o,d.r oct 90
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H. w. Thomas, Christopher NeaIe,
r. H. Staber, K. +. Lester,
W. VI. Turner, Shoto I Stuart,
T. B. Robertson, P. D. Llpscomb,
w y. Massey, Slas BgIow
W. T. Harper, James I. Close,
TT Hill, Edward >aussirr
Richard H. Carter, A. K. B,akey.
OPFICSRs.
II. ". Thomas. President. ". d. MASSEY Treasurer.
I. b. Robertson, Vice Prest T.. S,nE,t"r, >aef.tar,.
JAMES T. CLOSE, Actudry IIm G,D,rIi Ay,,H.
NH 23-c&dly
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THE GAZETTE.
SATURDAY MORNING, Drcrxpxe *, 1858
OLD TIMES IN VIRGINIA.

The following is from an old Williams
burg newspaper OF October, 1877. 1--WE
have advice" says the editor, from Hanover
c, unty, that on Saint Andrews Day, there
are to be Hol se Races and several OF er Dr.
versions for the Entertainment OF the Gentle
men aud Ladies at the Old Field near Cap
tain John Blickerton's. in that county
Cif permitted by the Hon. Wm. Byrd, esquire,
Proprietor of the said Land, the sui stance
Of which is a. follows, viz:
ut is prop sed that 90 Hoses or Mares do
run round q three miles Cours' for Prize
of Five Pounds. That every Horse shall he
entered with Mr.. Joseph Fox. ADD that no
person be allowed to put up q Horse unless
he hath subscribed for the Entertainment
and paid halfs Pistole.
That Hat of the value Of 20. be cudge-
led for, and that after the first challenge
made, the Drums are to beat every Quarter
of an Hour for three Challenges round the
Ring. and none to play wish their lett band
That Violin be played tor by 20 Fiddler;
no person to have the liberty of playing M
less be bring fiddle With him. After the
prize is won, they are oil TO play together and
each different tune, and to be treated By the
company.
That II Boys, of II years Of a:e, do run
1l2 yards, for Hat of the cost OF l. shil-
lings.
That Flag be flying on said Day 80 feet
high.
That handsome Entertainment Re pro-
vided for the subscribers and their 1ives; aud
such of them as are not 80 happy as to have
wives, may treat any other lady.
That Drums, Trumpets. lisutboys, DC, be
provided. to play at said Entertainment.
That after Dis ner, the Royal Health. His
Hopor the Governors, 60. are to be drunk,
That Quire Of Ballads be sung tor bv
number of Songsters, all Of them to have Ii
auor sufficient to clear their Wind-Pipes.
That q pair OF Silver Buckles be wresiled
for by number Of brisk young men.
That a pair of handsome Shoes be danced
for
That pair of handsome Silk Stockings,
of one Pis,ole value be given to the hand
soonest young Country Maid that appears 10
the field. With many other Whimsical and
Comical Diversions, too numerous TO mention.
And as this mirth is designed to be pu'e'y
innocent, and void of offence, all persons
resorting there are desired TO behave them
selves With decor cy and sobriety; the sub.
scribers, being res lived to discouuteoance all
immortality with the utmost rlgor."
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AUCTION SALES.
SALE THIS DAY.

4 UCTION SALE AT JAS. McNULTY'S.
n Will be sold on Saturday. December 9Th,
at the store No $, corner Union street and mar
ket alley, ull assortment OF GROCERIES,
such as are generally kept in city stores, con-
sisrng in Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Whlskey, Brandy,
Rum, Fish, Bacon, Lard, nc also, Counter and
Store fixtures, such as Scales. Measures, and
Shelving. TAYLOR Il BLACKLOCK,
dec l6-dts Auctioneers
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CUMAC AND RAGS WAAIED.-lhe SUD
- scriber wishes to purchase the above arti'
clss in any quantity, for which he is prepared to
pay the highest market prices IN cash, al all
t,nes iv 2n---fo "n'rkA~
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.CODEY FOR JANUARY, 1889, AT
~ FRENCHS Book and Periodical Depot
Now is the time to subsCrIbe-Godeys La
dys Book for January, 1889, is, without excep-
ton, the most beautiful specimen OF Maya
zine ever issued in this country, price - cts or
80 per year
Petersons Ladies National for January, is
very rich number. price lsic. or ~ per year
Here is something new! Ladies American
Magazine" for January. beautiful ensraVings
and fashions, only Isle or ) per year
The Greet Republic National Magazine Zoc'
or So per year.
The great Pictorial Brother Jonathan Tor the
Holidays. "a double number) u els
W. Ledger, Leslie's Pap.r, Harpers Week
". Line. ot. Bat,le-Ship, WaverIey Magazine
Mercury, n Y Weekly, and all the PlctorlaIS
and PapeI S for the week, and every thing rev
in my line. ue. -
TNBIRD VOLUME VI PRESCOTTs PHIL
Up THE SECOND.-Hlstory OF the reign
OF Philip the Second, King OF Spain, by VIM, n:
Prescott, ESQ, volume 3, CONTAINING portrait o'
Don. John, OF Austria, octave, cioth' 9<'<''-
Also, volumes and 2 in uniform binding
Prescotts Conquest OF Mexico, 8 volumes
prescott,s Ferdinand and Isabella volumes
presco,ts Robertsons Charles 5th, 3 volumes
Presco,t's Conquest OF Peru, 2 volumes
All in beautiful octave volumes cioh; ,
Motley's History OF the Dutch Republic .
volumes, syo, sheep. For sale by o,
JAMES ENTWISLE L SON,
dsc u No. IS, King street
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I is-dtf CROSS, LUGFNBEFL q co

BOOTS AND SHOES Country BUYERS are
ID respectfully solicited 10 call at The 90"
cheap Shoe Store, and exam Inc ur stock brloie
purchasing elsew here. I. POl>AL q 60,
sep II No lO2. krgs'Itrt.
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

OTlCE.-HavIng Just received large and
\ carefully selected stock OF Eastern made
BOOTS and SHOES, OF all kinds aud de.cTp-
tons, we would most respectfully call The al.
tention OF the public 10 the fact that ~ are De.
termined 10 sell the same az as Iow prices as
they can be purchased Tor IN THE. or any other
city south OF Boston
As we are practical Shormakrrs ourselves.
and having personally selected aud purchased
the stock Immediately from the manufacturers,
we feel confident in asserting that all vino shall
favor US with a call, will find the above fully
verified
We continue as heretofore. 10 manufacture all
kinds OF BOOTS and SHOES, from the finest
LADIES SLIPPER TO the heaviest BROGAN
BOOT or SHOE.
Particular attention paid TO custom work. and
warranted 10 give entire satisfaction. boin 4, 10
materials and workmanship A call Is respect
fully solicited at the old cheap Shoe Store, No.
ID, King street.
oct iS-dtf CROSS, LUGFNBEFL u co.
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TERRIBLE CASE OF SUFFERING.


Two Persons ON AN ISLAND FIVE DAYS
WITHOUT FooD The St. Louis Republican
OF Saturday says that on the Sunday night
previous, two brothers, Jas. and William
Mason, aged respectively Is and ~, with no
clothing on except pants and shirts, which
were dripping wet, vent to the residence oil
Benismio F. Watkins, about ten miles above
that city, near the Mississippi river, and
solicited help. Mr.. Watkins, took them in
and kindly provided for their wants They
were aim ost famished for want OF food, their
feet black and swollen, their hards frozen,
and altogether MIR Watkins says. they pre-
scented a heart. rendlng sight. When suth-
GENTLY recovered, they told the story OF their
sutferiDgs.
They had come down the Illinois river,
having under their charge small raft, which
they intended to unite With large one at
the mouth of the Missouri. When near the
mouth ofthe latter stream, at sboat II O'Clock
at night, steam boat passed, the waves from
which broke their float apart, aod they we're
left struggling in the water. On slngie log.
Thew hoated down the river, and on the hrst
dsy of December effected landing at Will
sons island, situated ct about ten miles
above that city. supposing it TO be the maio
lard.
Hoping to receive succor. and fearing to a.
tsmpt 10 swim the swift current Of the Mi,sls-
sippi, they remained on the islaod i've days
and nights without food or shelter. ln the
mean time they hailed several passing o"ass'
but we're unable to obtain any assistance
from them. On the night mentioned they
managed to secure log, on whi"h, after
throwing of sll their clothing except shirts
and pants, they embarked. succeeded IN
swimming to the main land a reaching
the house of Mr.. Watkins, about two miles
from the island. in the condition as above
narrated. -,
MIR. Watkins says be at first supposed their
feet would have to be amputsted, but now
thinks they will escape With only the loss OF
a few toes.
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FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES. &c.

TINE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
l ALEXANDRIA, continues 10 insure garst
Fire, generally, in Town and Country a, mere.
totore, on the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANTHONY z. COVER, Prsstdsst
William Gregory, Edward =. Housr.
Robert Jameson, James L. Sml'u.
Thomas r. Keith, Robert e. NIoIprr
William H. Fewle, Thomas Mccormick
John n. Brent, ID. B. Smith.
Jno. g. Dalngerheir.
Office hours from TO and from - 70 3,
o'clock. {. W. WATTLE.> Secretary.
Office on King street, near ~. Asapu
nov lO-dly
TIME POTOMAC INSURANCE CuNPA.
NY OF ALEXANDRlA-No. II. south
Fairfax street, next door to J L-atJea-rrs Drug
Store-where they will be pleased to receive
offers for either Fire or Marine Insurance.
PresIdent-SAnCEL NuLEk
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GROCERIES, &C.

MARSHALL IL WARD are now receiving
wi their Fall Supplies Of FAMILY 'ho,
CERES. to which they invite the attention OIL
their customers and dealers generally.
10 hnds prime p. K. Sugar
10 common do do
20 bbs Yellow and c Yellow Sugar
iU boxes Lowering 4 Co.'S LOAF do
~ bbls. Crushed and Granuiated do
~ Patent Cut Loaf do
10 Sugar House Syrup
~ Golden Syrup
Is bags Rio and Laguyra Coffee
10 Old Govt Java do
s Old Brown Govt Java do
20 chests Gunpowder Tea-part prime
100 boxes Patent Sperm, Solar Sperm, Adaman'
tine, and Hydraulic pressed Candles
Is do do Jenk Us Mould Candles
500 sacks G. A. Salt
200 Marshall =
100 Ashton Pine Apple and English
Dairy Cheese, Pepper, Plmento' Starch
Rice Soda Ginger, and all articles usually
found in Grocery establishments.
n No II King street. .1isrdnd,td. oct IL
IUST RECEIVED per Schrs. Hamilton and
., Statesman, from New York
20 hnds Brown Sugar, part prime
~ bbls. New Orleans Molasses
Is hhds. Muscovado and p. +. Molasses
rs bbls. Extra Golden Syrup
100 bags Rio Coffee, part strictly choice
70 boxes Soap
100 boxes and half boxes Mould Candles
50 Pearl Starch
% bbls No 3 Mackerel
800 bags assorted Shot
Is bbs Cider Vinegar, which are offered to
the trade at reduced rates.
nova GRAY, MILLER & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-18

EVOLVING DICE BOX->omethng en-
IL tirely new. and very convenient III playing
Back CANNON. or any other game where dice
are used Call and see 'nem, al i you will De
very apt TO buy one,
dec JOHN n PARROTT.