davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

r...s "a, an improvement no'iceaoie on
y...-rday-otfering large and demand
..,.,p, Inc quotations for Flour continue
o,r IN me absence oil sales OF large
,,.,as Wheat is improving IN price,
'.,., >, the quality is yet Inferior We cote
-. u,,,. al lOJ3lOjc for poor quality;
tr,7c for fair-no prime. Sales OF red at
..,o.e for ordinary Corn is in very active
,,i,b sales of 5000 Bushels at 5SS56c.
. ,,r,,. and mixed. Sales OF Oats at 35c, an
...oc, on last week's prices. Rye is unchans
attn very light offerings
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The New Work Bank statement shows steady
Movement as compared with last week. The
Movement III loans has changed bu, tritie, the
contraction by the payment OF matured paper
.ung been been neuralized by The increase OF
"a. loans. The specie reserve is quite iavora.
be, showing small increase. With the Cali
'y'0la gold which Went into bank on Monday,
u aggregate is over thirty-three millions,
against Sl5f40,O 900 al this time last year, with
a ne OF loans amounting TO Sl02, $50 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
&Ss;''> e
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
A nti.Lee0npton


CIxcIyNATI, March "a large Anti Ls-
compton meeting was held last evening" az
which resolutions we're adopted, rendering
thanks to Douglas, Stuart, Broderick, Wise,
Walker, and Stanton; also, declaring it the
imperative duty Of Congress to reject the
pending application for admission OF Kan.
sas uoder the Lecompton constitution.
Stanley Matthews, Z. s. District Attorney.
was among the speakers.
Orange and Alexandria r. H. BIZ
RICHMOND, March 3.-The vote on the bill
cranrins 5000 900 to the Orange and Alex
andris Railroad, was postponed ill to-mor-
row, when it will be taken.
Municipal.
New YORK, March 3.-The Democrats
elected the Mayors Of Rochester and Os~eso'
yesterday.
The opposition majority, elected the Al
derman in Rochester, and Alderman Tied at
0swsgo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Coal shipm Q nts.

For tas week ending on Saturday the goth
%. there we're shipped over the Georges Creek
roa. and hon Ccmpany's Railroad l,347l7
Us. over the Hampshire Coal and Iron Coup pa
u.s. road $jU.l3 tons; and over the Cumoer-
4a: Coal and Iron Companys road, SOLO tons,
making from he entire coal field, Tor the week,
a o,aI OF 27sLoo tons, and for the year 25,'
~ % tons - vmJeriand Cirildn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Ia Washington, Oh Tuesday last, Captain 10
SEPH B. TATE, in the i0'h year OF MS age
The deceased was the founder OF the Washing
ton Evening Star" and since its commence
ment has been the business manager OF the con
Germ He was printer BY profession. and was
Tor several years captain OF the Washington
Light Infantry His funeral takes place on Fri
day al 2 O'Clock p. m.
At HAMPSTEAD the residence of +. + Rose,
in the county of Stafford, ahere she was on a
visit. Miss SUSAN l.. ALLISON, OIL Sunday,
the 18th of February in her 6jih year, OF drop
sy OF the heart Miss Allison was lady Of
grsat worth and ot very striking characteristics.
She was known intimately by large circle OF
&C Quaintances and friends in this portion OF the
State OF Virginia who will mourn their loss,
though It's her eternal gain. She had been from
her earliest womanhood member Of the Pres
byteIian Church, 10 which she Was ardently al
tacaed.
At LIoyds. Va oil the 22d o! February SIS,
| THO>. r. BAYLISS, III the 5sth year OF his age.
He was iorueil.; OF Washington cty.
At III RS dence near Centrevile. Fairfax
| county. Virginia. on the 18th day OF February
! 1875. Col JOHN MILAN, aged IL years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
The New mama Law.

The rev law, passed 90 Tuesday, and to be
in force from It's passage provides for the or
ranization Of the militia of the State. It's pro.
visions, we trust, will be found to be cxnedient
and useful. The old fashioned musters, III
improved style, are now restored. We hope
the work of organization will commence Ia
once, and that during the present S,'r'nS 1t
will be fully perfected. So, once mole the
people in the country are 10 hear the soul
s,irriug Fl e and drum The good old times
are surely coming back again. -RicA. wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The Newbury, ort Mass Herald says
that the ice business is prosecuted in that
city with considerable activity. Six vessels
are loading with ice for southern markets,
aod in addition vast quantities are being
stored in the vacant buildings on the wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Tie New York Post says

.Pn,a'e dispatches from Halifax are even more
adorable thar the published accounts, incln-
ing orders 10 buy New York Central and Erie
securities warranting the supposition that the
'e,pon,e 70 the rise in our market had begun to
manifest itself
The excitement IN the stock market to-day
"a, OF strong nature, AMI violent reaction
,as eusu'd, values rising two per cent. on al
a'.Tasr Inc speculative passion appears TO
e PREDOMINANT, Overu,lng the Judgment OF all
i.'l-s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Ga Sunday night, the large barn at
Greenwood Nursery" 10 llenrico county,
about one mile north Of Richmond. was, tc-
cether with its contents, and surrounding
property, entirely destroyed by fire. The
lessee Of the premises, Mr.. Lewis Tudor,
loses over 81 500 by this condasration. HE
horses, COWS, wagons, farming utensils, large
amount OF provcndcr, etc, were all burnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Philadelphia cattle Market, March l.

since our last weekly report, the receipts OF
B.r, Cattle have somewhat fallen OF, but the
rp,ly Is still heavy Tor .he sedson-,he rail-
road, leading 10 the west having been thus far
,o,,,ruc,ed BY snow or ice, and prices fell of
rry ct. per lOU b, The offerings COM
g.,,,d 400 bead mostly Ohio Cattle. which
.oI a, S75oaS" 80 including one choice lot at
So.
Inc supply CT Sheep and Lambs is large,
amounting TO $500 head They were mostly
.o.u al from $40 10 $3.50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Leaving an excess OF revenue OIL Pl''0'' ~
NATIONAL MEDICAL COLLEGE The thirty
sixth annual course of lectures IN this lnst'-
tuition having closed, the commencement eA'
ercises we're to take place yesterday. On
this occasion the degrees were conferred oy
Rev. Dr.. Binry. President of Columbia Col
lsge, upon the following gentlemen Cyrus
Bacon, Of Michigan; Robert 5. Bernard, o.
Virginia; i. c. Coke, of North Carolina ;
Seldea W. Crow and R,tert NJ. Hales, OF
Ohio l>aac B. jones, Of Missouri; }. ".
Lackey, of louisiana c. Miller and VIM.
E. Waters, Of the District of Columbia; Hen
~ Wsldruu, Of New York; Union.
Hunting Creek again frcze across, from
shore to shore. On Tuesday night last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

ksa- To tie I'oterS Of A'eramdrta - As
some persons seem determined TO misreprese"'
nv position. and are still engaged III c.fculat'
the report that have declined IUs can l.
date for the Sheritiaty, deem IT due 10 myself
to state. that such report ("bethe. the offspring
OF 'poiit!cai rctsry' or uot) - an unquail'rd
ialsehood- invented and secretly
circulated, for the sole purpose OF deiea'Ing my
election. | now announce myself candidate"
and IL dye myself TO do my whole duty cleo
ted Imh 4-eotEl JAMES SAN"S Eli
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
AUCTION SALES.
nv : I McCOR NlCK-AucrIoygER.

BY ). }. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
DEAL ESTATE Al ACCTlON.-By viz
II, tue OF a deed OF trust, duly Of record m
TINS county, the undersigned will offer tor sale,
on Saturday. the Sd day Of .iprii. III " o'elock d.,
on the premises, the extensive establishment on
the corner OF Queen and ST Asaph streets IN
ss7Tt this city. known az the ALEXANDRIA
IL ACADEMY" The buildings are all OF
BRICK, three stories in height, with Easements;
OF best material and workmanship; are fully
supple ed with gas and water ind thoroughly
heated by fnes. They were built express y for
an extensive Boarding School, and are admra'
bly adapted for that purpose but admit, with a
moderate outlay, o. change into three commo-
dlous Dwellings. Terms a. sale.
mn 4.-2awis WM n FONLE, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
BIunictuaI Election.

CHICAGO. March 3.-The nun icipsl cleo
ton, took place hero yesterday. 1t Was the
llrgss, vote ever polod in the city. The en-
tire Republican ticket was reelected by l.
600 mai ,rity
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

s0~ 10 The Voters Of FduqutT Co"my--
FELLOW CITIZENS By the solicitation OF many
friends, | have consented TO become a candidate
for the office OF Commissioner OF the Revenue
in the Northeastern District. In offering my
self ior that important office do not seek Ii as
an office OF honor, but only in Pecuniary
point; and should il be Inc CHOICE OF the
PEOPLE to elect me- will try 10 discharge The
duties of the office efficiently and satisfactorily.
JOHN L KEYS.
[ /, 3 rn.L
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

SPRING TRADE We learn that our Mer-
chants will, this season, have their Spring
.,pplies of Goods Of all descriptions, on hand,
at on early period, and with large assert
ments. They will be procured OF the most
favorable terms, and can be sold to country
merchants, dealers, and other customers. at
unusually low prices. We hope to see brisk
trade commenced, and that our friends from
the country will examine the market here
before going u the North.
WASHINGTON CRY FINANCES An e!aoo-
rate statement was made in the Board Of
Aldermen, on Monday erenirp, showing tue
fuauccs of the city to be in much more
f,yorabl condition than has been represent
ed. l. appears that since the present mayor
came into Uifice, the receipts have been:
For the fiscal year ending June 30,
1887, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. S2Uo,J@Z IL
For three quarters OF the present
fiscal year............''. z<''''- 20
St3i,475 30
And the appropriations
Tor 1857. io"0' 81
For part OF present
vesr....... 2OO,46U 0s
-- 1852 %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

pg- presen, myself as Candidate tor
IN. office of Clerk of the County Court, and Will
devote mysell exclusively TO It's duties, II elect
sd f,eb A-,e1 K. JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Ealing OF q Steamer.

New YORK, March 4.-the Mail steamer
Africa, sailed at 10 a. M, with $40, GOO in
specie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

nay A CARDIFF is due 10, and | cor
daily return my Acknowledgements, TO The mem
bers of the American party, and Others, wao
supporied me at the last municipal eiec .i"n.
Nine hundred and eighty. seven votes "ere cast
10 wit: 500 for my competitor, and l'S Tor M
selt-maiority agarnst me 81 votes
II the votes cast were all lawful and rght, |
cheertully submit TO the will and wishes OF the
peorle; but, if Otherwise the fraud should be ex'
posed and corrected That was secretly per
secuted. and gross msrePresented, IN the eiec'
ton. is true, IN point OF iact--tor as mucn as
the charge, among other things, that had en-
ployed MIR Monroe 10 assist me III defending
the City Council was untrue IN Potm % J"a
But. hadI done so, il was, by no means unusual.
Mr.. Monroe was the M mber OF Council VINO
framed the rory Law under which the Cause IN
question was Tried ard the City Council, OF
is own free wilL, and p!thout my kmowIedse en-
ployed Mr. Monroe 10 MAINTAIN a'd defend ms
Ldr We never compared our r.slrs or CPi"to"S
upon the subject; bat they are in wiling, a'd 'he
same filed among the records ct The circuit
Court OF Alexandra county
NV maxim is, ever has been, and ever VIII
be. iand here repeat 1.-THE largest liberty
and equality in political nights, consistent win
the genius OF our Government, and the freedom
and iberality OF our Institutions.
mn 4-lt CHRISTOPHER NEALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

SAlLRD.
Brig LEM, Travers, Barbados, by B. H. Lam
sT;
Schr. Minerva, Winslow, Fall River, by Bor'
IN Mining Co
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
100 STAGE LINE TO UPPER.

ss>rr STAGE LINE TO UPPER
80 VILE The subscriber still con.
tInaes 10 convey passengers by bis LINE or
COACHES to upperville, three times Q week,
Oh, Tue days Thusdays, and Saturdays, leaving
Alexandra at o'clock, A. NJ, and passing
through Fairfax c. H., Chan,iliy, Pleasan, Val.
ley Aide and Middeburg. and arriving at Up
Perville at 7 o'clock, P NJ, same day. Return
ING, lac Coaches ieav. Uppsrville at 5 o'clock,
A. NJ, and reach Alexandra al hall. past Q, Civ.
ing passengers time to connect with the Car. or
Boats Tor Washington, to take the mail train
for the North. My Coaches are comfortable,
Horses the best that can be had, and Drivers
unsurI 'sed for skill and poi,eness.
VIM. WHALEY, Proprietor.
feb s-solm ?. DORSEY, Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Majority for Davis.
CITY COUNCIL.

CITY COUNCIL.
FIRST WARD Board of Aldermen-'B. h
Lambert, l97: Jos. Grimes, 90
Common Ccuncil-'Lewis Mckenzie. $50
&c. II. Smoot. l7g; q l. Kinzer, 10: Geo
H. Markell 1879; L. 4. Waters 1913; Thos
Jameson, o. Z | T. Wilson, %; J. Wheat
II; Geo. MAXWELL.
SECOND WARD Board OF Alderman Thos
Smith, III.
Common Council $. Stansbury, 9S; -
Howell 9S; &c W. Alexander. 9 a. W
Esstlack, 81: J. S HaIIow,lI, 90; Hugh La
In IN. s.; ). f. Beach. 81 Geo. H Robinson
81, John L. Smith, IA; c. p. Shaw, s. Jame'
Vi Stevens, 81 James English. 3; J West, 2.
THIRD D-Ald-rmen-'Geo. Bryan, '7@
Common Council--'Jas n McNeIsh, 2Ai
ANDREW Jameson. 20 ID {. Dorsey, l61
y. p. smith, 1914; John I. Creighton, us
Robt BroCketr. 40.
FOURTH WARD -Adsrmen-'T. B Robert
son, l4a; d. 4 Smith, 49,
Common Council B Smoot, 90; John
Summers, 1875 y. W Malls, ia 'Wm B
Richards. Jr, l22 Buckingham, %; Vim
H. FowIe, 90; W g. Caz-nove, 81.
Those marked are elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

TORSES FOR oALE-No |. a Jet Black
IL CANADIAN, 2 gears old, ~ hands
nigh; supposed to be the fastest saddle or bar.
Less Horse in the State.
No .. ROAM MARE, 6 years old, very
stylish. in double harness,
No. 2. SORREL HORSE, S year, Ola
splendid saddle Horss, and very stylish, in jou.
bic or single harness
No 4. A powerful GREY HORSE, 7 years
old, suitabl. to- heavy wagon or dray purposes
The above HORSES can be seen i:r week
az THOMAS COYLE'S Stable NH 3--Ilw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Tne m arkots.

gIrsonE, March 3-Flour is firm, and IN
demand at unchanged rates; Howard street
~, ,,It $3.50; Ohio S4.3736$4 oo,
~, Civ Mills a, - 379G$i SO. Wheat hrm;
- rogaIOac; white ll29l20c. Corn-white
40, bu, yellow rather dearer; white 54S61oc =
g. los 5sa6vc. Whiskey dull, at 2'S3i3c
gor,,ons quiet, rather hrmsr Cofee.-A sale
VA, made late yesterday; Rio lc@losc, the
.:sG ;or select.
Ney YORK, March 3.-Flour is firm sales OF
-.gJbls State SlOOaSa 80; Ohio "a 9OGS3;
Southern Si7UGSj Wheat Is firm; sales oil
wv bushels, choice Southern white Sl.9O.-
Corn Is drm; sales of 1900 bush white and
y.Iow 6JG67c. Pork is buoyant; mess al
prime do. Sl36Si3.'O. Beef
j.. suier, at Sll.3CGSl3 Tor Western mess
Lard is steady a, e!a". Whiskey is unchanged
o.,o % &c. Stocks are dull. Cumberland Goa!
Co. 2i3. Mo. SIS $50 Sterling Exchange dull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

VALUABLE WHARF PROPERTY FOR
Y SiLE.-The subscribers cAer for sale that
property adjoining the Fish Wharf OIL the south
side, aud running lO5 feet . inches more or
less TO the lire OF the property known as Dun
Gas'>, fronting upon Union street and running
east into the Potomac River II has upon ii one
~ two story FRAME BUILDING, renting
IT, Tor $500 per annum, with one or two fish
sheds The Platform Wharf mas been reuted al
some Fishing seasons from $500 to SlOJ--this
Wharf and water privilege offers fine oppor.
'unity icr some Goa! Company most con.
venient point Tor the Landing and shipment OF
Coal. II not disposed oil privately before, it will
be offered at public sale, on bon idy, the ls
day Of !Harch. 1858, on the premises, sale com.
raencing at II o'clock. For terms, &c, apply
to FLEMING L DOUGLASS.
feb l7--cotd n w cor King and Union SIS
Eg' The above sale is postponed u til SGtr.
day. Tie 9Th duyof Narch, At the same tims an
place nh dis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

CHANCE ~ THE MuDE OF ELECTISG Cor
= GRAFTON OFFICERS BY order of the City
Council, petition was presented u the
voters at tho several ward polls, OF the cleo
ion on Tuesday last. for the signatures OF
such rs were in favor Of transferring to the
Cry Council the election Of certain cheers
now chosen by the people. The result was
that - signatures were received in the First
Ward, 40 IN the Sec md, IS in the Third and
100 in the FOurtb--:otal, 27S-heiug more
than one fourth the entire vote. According
to the charter, tue Council. upon The preseu-
tatiou of these petitions, will be authorized
to,ubmit to the people the question vl making
the change proposed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
BY 5. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

TRUSTEES SALE OF 4 FARM NEAR
ALEXANDRIA, VA.-Inder authority
OF deed OF trust, dated on the 10Th day Of
November, 1885. and duly o. record in Book
Y. No 3 page % OF the Fairfax County. Fir.
gina Land Records. the und Islgned, as IEus.
tee will offer tor sale. al public auction, on Sa-
furddy. the 18Th day Of Ma'ch merit, at Samuel
Cats s Tavern. West End, near Alexandria, Va,
TRACT OF LAND, IN the said County OF
Fairfax, containing about FIFTY ACRES, ad.
Joining the lands OF Mrs. r II. Scott and
Thompson Jav.ns The said FARM IS situated
on the old road leading from A e1andria TO
Backhck Chmrch-about four miles rom the
%.yA former rlace-has on il a comfortable
- DWELLING, good Barn and Srable-is
SAID to be well adapted to the growth OF the
crop. usually cultivated in that region and par.
ticulary well suited Tor a Market Garden. Sale
10 be- al IL O'Clock. VI.
TgnNs " sALE :--Ons.tuiri OF the purchase
money to be pad in cdsh-ths balance IN two
Equal instruments, one on the 10th day OF No.
vember 1888, and the other on the 10Th day OF
November lsJg-the deferred payments 10 be
secured by the bonds OF the purchases - said
bonds to bear interest from ID. day OF sale.
The title TO be retained till the purchase money
is fully paid, and Tue property 10 be resoId al
the rik Of the purchaser, in the event OF failure
20 pay anv portion OF the purchase money as II
becomes due. :. FERGUSON BEACH
feb 25-dts Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

DIPLEY'S FEMALE SEMlNARY.-Nr.
IL and sirs O. f. RIPLEY PRINCIPALLY
Will open first class Boarding a nd Day SCHOOL,
for Young Ladies, the fourth Monday OF Fsbrua.
Iy, 22d instant, in ;he building formerly ocsu.
pied by Mr.. s. Scott, No. !, North Fuirlsx
street. in which will be given thorough course
OF instruction, embracing Primary, Common
English, Higher English and Classical. For
particulars address the Principal
Cd l0-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

THE steamers GEORuE PAGE
49, land THOMAS COLLlkR will run
'ssularly, at the following hours
Leave Alexandria at A. 7, $, 9, 10, II, A,
" ~ 2, 3, 4, and 5, p NJ.
Leave Washington at 81, $, Q, 10, II, A. NJ I,
IT, D. st, (, 81, and d, p. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
LOCAL 1T &c NJ )
u.,l EI.n1inn.-OHic al.

Municipal EIectton--onciAi'
We give this morning the official vote oil Inc
city, for Municipal officers, at the election OF
Tuesday
YOR MAYOR.
Wards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
Salem. Fauguier coun'y. feb 5-'o'h

III To THE VoTgRs OF fAUaUIER COUNTY
FELLOW CITIZENS II am before YOU Is candI-
date for the Commissioner OF the Revenue, Tor
the North Eastern District and respectfully ask
your support JAMES NJ" HHH'
Fauobier nov ia-aotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

ID UNAWAYS, $50 REWARD Runaway
H. from the subscriber on or about the ST OF
February, ult., the following described negroes,
which we're II work on my farm in Culpeper
county, Va. A boy named JIM POLLARD,
about 70 years old. dark complexion, rather
tall and spare made. Also his brother, ION
POLLARD, about 81 years old, well made, full,
round face, nulstto complexion. will give a
reward OF s2J each ior the apprehension OF said
negroes SO that get them again.
Letters may De addressed TO me at Iretericks-
bpra, Va HENRY tll4HCGh.
Fredericksburg, rah 2-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

The Act am ending the charter Of this place,
recommended By the City Cuncll to be
pissed By the Legislature, would not 90 into
effect, according to its provisions. unless
adopted By a minority Of the legal voters a.
al election to be held in June next Ii
proposes TO abolish the present division Of the
city into Northern and 5 southern districts; ard
enact, that improvements in any ward shall
be paid by the general fund: gives the city
jurisdiction in the hsrbor for all purposes,
instead As nOw Tor sanitary purposes only :;
provides that the City Councils may lay
taxes Oh incomes, g., including private
negro iaiI-; and authorizes . tax for paving
not exceeding two thirds OF tho whole ex.
pens on lots adjoining the street paved
Members Of the City Council to be Ineligible
for lucrative office under the city govern
ment during their term OF Ufhoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

lst. I'd Sd. Attn Total.
" D. Massey (Am). III ll9 lS3 $50 SO
Law. b. Taylor, Qud. ).l32 II lZ1 ~ $50
Majority for Massey, ..............2z'
FOR AUDITOR.
:. J. Mccormick. (Am) ............'.'''' '9
pOR SURVEYOR
Wards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

ATEW GOODS FOR THE SPRING OF 1855
i would call the attention OF my patrons
10 my new Stock OF GOODS, Just purchased,
among which are Steel and Brass Spring Hoop.
ed skirts. with 3 8. !. ), Q, 10, and Hoops;
Patent Adjustable hustle Skirts, and Bus'le' de.
tached; Brass Reed, Steel, and Whaiebone HeoIs;
Whalcbone. india Rubber, Wood, and Steel
BuskS; Railroad. Cotton, and Silk Corset l.aces,
Embioiderlug Silks; French Cot'on,; Shetland
Wool Knitting aud Zephyr Worseds Moroc-
CO Belt; Iadia Rubber and Silk Betting; Stamp
ed Collars and Bands; all kinds o; India Rubber
Cor BIS, ard all goods usually kept in a Fancy
Store. Upon many of the above goods, there
has been an immense reduction, and | respect
fully solicit an examination OF my stock
". RICHARDS JR,
nh No. 10. kirg ST,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04
nhsStE LIST

LATEST DATES.
.aion. ............. Feb lS Havre IL
I'rrpooi Feb. Is New Orleans 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

IOHN MURPHY, ATTORNEY 1T Law,
81 vii! praetise in the Courts Of Westmore'
land, Richmond, and Northumberland Counties.
Post Office, Rice's Store, WestmorsiaEd Comfy.
" Is~ ST
rLOyER sEED.-A prime article, Tor sale
J by feb 81 c. =. STTrLE Il co
VXyOOL purchased by
w jas DANIEL ?. HooK
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Majority for Moore...........
NEAsURHR OF WOOD AND BARK.
Wards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

Majority for Brent. ........''.
sUPESIsTENy ENT Or POLICE
Walds
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-04

WHALEY'S 0MNlBUSES connecting with
'-e PAGE and COLLYER will leave the Cap
'ol, and corner of 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue, the same time the boats leave AlsXan-
Tia RICHARD WALLACE,
mir I-tf President.