Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-29
Cong ress.


In the Sena ate yesterday, a communication
was received frOu the Secretary Of the lres
surY, in relation t. frauds on tue revenue.
MIR. Mason, from the Committee on Foreign
Relations, to which had been referred the
question whether any further legislation IL
necessary in the matter Uf outTages on the
American flag by British cruisers, reported
that the committee did DOT at present recon-
mend any further legislation on the subject
The committee on this question endorse
the action of the President, and think the
policy be has adopted will be suih cent to ar
res, further aggression. The report conveys
the i'm preston that the committee are pre-
pared to recommend declaration of war IN
case the aggressive policy Of Great Britain is
continued.
The Miscellaneous Appropriation Bill was
taken up and discussed.
In the House of Representatives, the bill
making appropriations for the service OF the
Post Office Department Tor the year ending
Jane 80, 1859, was passed.
The bill making appropriations for the SUI
port Of the Army, was taken up.
The amendment that no army officer shall
hereafter be detailed for civil duty excep,
within the provision Of law, was rejected
yeas sc, nays l26, and the bill then passed.
The bill making appropriations for the
transportation of the United States Mail
By ocean Steamers, and otherwise, during the
fiscal year ending the thir!ietb June, 1859,
was passed.
The House went into committee on the pri-
rate calendar.
" GROVER \ BAKERS CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES Broad,
way. y. York. 1877 Baltimore street, Baltimore;
Iron Hall, 3le Pennsy wanna Avenue, Washing
tou. ID. C.
These Machines are now justly admitted TO
be the best in use for Family Sewing, making
new, strong, and elastic stitch, which will not
rip even If every fourth stitch be cut. Clrcu-
lars sent on application by letter.
NH l9-w3n
VALUABLE BOARDING SCHOOL PRO
\ PERIY AND PRIVATE RESIDENCE
FOR SALE-tiavIng determined, IN conse-
oueuce OF declining health, 10 retire from the
charge of the Alexandria Boarding School, al
ter the present term and remove 10 my farm
IN Mont gomeTy County, Maryland. / oter lor
,sfs sale nv BOARDING SCHOOL PROPER
E:.a, IY, and also, my present RESlDhNUF''
opposite thereto.
The SCHOOL PROPERTY, which is situa-
ted In one OF the most desirable locations III Tue
city, consists OF DWELLING, containing rs
rooms, besides two Dining Room, Kitchen,
Ironing Room, Laundry, and Bake Room; ana
an adjoining building, containing a capacious
Study Room, Lecture Room, Class Rooms -do
oratory. &c, &c Most OF the rooms have ire
places, or arrangements Tor stoves ana ,he
buildings are supplied with water and gas. The
LOT is about ~ feet IN front, and extends Ell
rrrpIy through the square from Washington 10
Columbus streets, tue back portion beng plan
ted with shade trees. There are ample accom-
modaticns Tor sixty boarding Students
The School, for many years, has been con
stantly full and for the last twelve years, from
seventy to one hundred persons, annually, nave
applied Tor admission, beyond the number we
we're able TO accommodate, giving evidence that
such School IS want OF the place. Our
Students this term are from ten different Slater,
besides two Territories, the District OF Column
bla. and Cuba and already we have been oolgeG
TO refuse over seventy applicants.
As an evidence OF the heaithlnCss o! the loca-
ton. i: may be stated that the Boarding School
has been in operation thrty-iour years, anu no
student has ever died while under our charge, or
10 our knowledge. after ne lett the Institution,
from disease contracted while there.
II is deairabe to sell the School property all
together. for a School, but the dwelling part
thereof is we'll adapted for large Boarding
House, and the property could be DIVIDED should
that be preferred II purchased for School,
the Apparatus and School Furniture could be
taken by the purchaser or not a. he desired.
Nv RESIDENCE which Is also offered Tor
sale, was built three years ago, III the moss
substantial manner, and with every convenience
that could be devised Tor Tie saving oil domestic
labor and the promotion OF the comfort anu
health OF It's occupants II having been my
expectation when building, 10 pass In this house
whatever portion OF lite yet renamed l" me, no
pains or expense was spared 10 render II plea
SAINT aud comfortable residence
am willing TO dispose OF both pieces OF pro-
perry very reasonably, and upon very accommo,
dating terms. The cash payment need be but
small, and the others, If well secured. could eX
tend through ten years, one-tcnth edch year Tue
interest on the deferred payments TO tie pald
semi annually.
Possession given on the lst OF Sth month
(AugusD next.
For further particulars, apply TO ROBERT
H. MILLER, or to the subscriber
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL.
mo 15-eott
A FARM FOR SALE.-This Farm Is stu
y ated in Spotsylvania, miles from the 1t
house, II rom Guneys Depot and ~ IRON
Fredericksburg 1t contains over 500 AoKtS
-4Uu opened, and the balance IN oak and pine
1t lies moderately undulatlng, IS well watered
and as productive as any land IN this section
having been much improved The soil Is afmI
rably adapted TO the culture OF Tobacco
! ga The improvements are excellent an'
| G#ii; sy,.ps;y. The DWELLING is neat anI
Comfortable having eight rooms, with ire PId