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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-11
Virginia Legislature.

In the Senate, on Friday resolutions were
reported repeating the act passed Marct
10, 1850, entitled, "an Act to regulate toe
application of the sinking fund to the redemp
ton of the public debt"
OF providing for the sale of lands delin-
quent for nOn-paymnnt Of taxes thereon and
once offered for sale by the Sheriff. and bid
in by the Sheriffs offering the same for sale,
for the Commonwealth. COMMITTEE ap-
pointcd-Mes Smith Of Jackson, Paxton
and Warth
MIR. Douglas asked the unanimous consent
Of the Senate to introduce bill to iDcOrpO-
rate the Atlantic Steam Ferry Navigation
Company without sending it to the commit.
teas Mr.. A. Dudley Mann, the founder of
the scheme, was anxious TO have it done
Mr. Thomas objected. He questioned the
prOpriety of such a course, and moved that
the bill be referred to a select committee
His objection was founded on desire to pre-
vent the interruption to business which
must ensue from such a precedent He
was in favor of the bill, however. He finally
withdrew his objection, and the bill was in
trOduced.
In the House of Delegates, petitions were
presented from Wood county, relative to the
tax on merchants; a similar petition from
Albemarle; similar petition from Culpeper;
a similar petition from PocahOntas.
The House resumed the consideration Of
the report of the committee OF Privileges and
Elections, on the contested election from the
counties of Randolph and Tucker. The
pending question was on the motion Of Mr..
Fauntleroy, to pass by the further consdera-
ton of the report in detail, with the view of
considering the resolution awarding the seat
to a contestant, Jacob Conrad.
After considerable discussion, this mo-
ton was agreed t)--ayes So noes not cOun.
ted, the affirmative vote being majority of
the House.
The question then required on the adop-
ton Of the said final resolution of the com
mittee, declaring that Jacob Conrad was duly
elected; whereupOn
Mr.. Duckwail offered the following as a
sub ,titute:
Resolved, That the seat of the sitting mem
Der, Samuel Crane, from the counties of Ran
dolph and Tucker, be declared vacant,
and that the voters of the said counties be
authorized to elect q member to fiji! the said
vacancy.
The proposition was rejectsd-ayes 4G,
noes So.
The question again REQUIRED on the adop-
ton OF the resolution of the committee, and
it was determined in the affirmative yeas 50,
nays lG. Jacob Conrad was accordingly de-
clared to be duly elected.
On motion of MIR. Bird, the House ad-
iOurned.
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ltIEIED.

At the residence OF Dr. William BanEhead,
in Orange County, on the 5th instant, by the
Rev Jos. Earnest, Nh J. VI. MEREDITH, OF
Stafford to Miss ELLEN. daughter Of DR.. VIM.
Bankhead.
At Orange Court House, on Tuesday, the
2gth ul,imo. by the Rev Joseph Earnest Mr..
NJ PROCTOR, TO Miss GEORGlANA
ROACH, both OF Orange county.
At BarboursviIIe, Orange County, on the gath
ul'imo by the Rev. r. Boyden, MIR. THOMAS
4. MARSHALL, to Miss LOUISA {. FIJI
HUGH, all OF Orange county.
In Fredericksburg, on the 6th instant, by the
Rev &. W Lightner, Mr.. GEO. PoLLETT
of Richmond, TO Mrs. ELIZABETH COX, OF
fredericksburg.
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Inauguration OF wushington's Statue

Inauguration OF WashingtOn's Statue.
We are pleased to observe that timely &C
ton has been taken in the Senate and House
Of Delegates, with reference to arrangements
for the inauguration of WashingtOn's Eques-
trian Statue on the 22ud of February next.
The occasion will, indeed, be august and
interesting When the eloquent image of
the Father Of his Country" Is unveiled to the
eager gaze Of the immense multitude which
will doubtless be assembled, all that appeals
to the gratitude and patriotism and pride of
the American people, through our colonial
and revolutionary history, will arise IN the
memory of every man, woman and child pre-
sent. Washington on his war-horse will be
before them. The past, the present, and the
future of our free and happy country will,
each be brought up u the minds eye
The times that tried mems souls" will be
recollected with a thrill of manly pride, while
difficulties that now cucumber the country
will be sadly suggestive Of those through
which we then passed. The retrospect and
the prospect will be witnessed Mt onee-the
one presenting a sublime spectacle OF the trl-
umph of truth and Justice over oppression,
and at sacrifices that should be warning to
those who would now madly destroy the
prze then wOn-the other revealing signs In
the skies Offcarful Significance, aud remind
ing US to guard against the impending dangers.
That tens of thousands Of persons will be
called together cannot be doubted; and am
pie arrangements should be made not only
for their accommodation and comfort, but for
their entertainment on a scale commensurate
with the occasion, and with the high official
position of many of the distinguished guests,
who are expected 20 be preseut.-Ist. Exp.
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CnIueper Court House.

Culpepcr Court House is still improving.
Many new buildings have been erected;
among them is the Mason's Hall, the brick
work of which is completed and it is hoped
that this building will soon be ready for use.
Mr.. L. ?. Nelson is bow making prepare
tons to rebuild the Yeranda The citizens
Of Culpeper deserve much credit for the
many improvements that have been made in
that village during the last six months; all
of which lucidly demonstrates that they are
an energetic and enterprising people,
OrQRle CArONicLe.
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Melancholy Accidents.

Our former townsmen, John W. Barley,
who had lately been employed on the Bait
more and Ohio Railroad in the capacity Of
brakeman on burden train, met meian-
chOly end on the morning OF the 3lst ull.,
about four o'clock. When four miles from
Piedmont Hampshire, lie fell from the car
in what way or from what cause is not
known; but as he had complained during the
night of being i'll, 1t Is supposed he tainted,
aud thus fell across the track. His fellow
brakeman on the same car did not miss him
until the train arrived at Piedmont; and In
the meantime another train passed over the
road, and over his lilelcss body, before halt
could be made. lie was however picked up
by the latter train, and taken to Piedmont,
where his wife resided. By the two trains
passing over him, one arm was completely
severed from his body, and was not found
until until the afternoon Of that day, and
the other very much mangled; his body was
also nearly severed in twain, aud there was
deep cash in his forehead, supposed to have
been caused by the fall.
On Saturday last, his remains were convey
ed to BrucetOwn, and inferred with Masonic
honors, he being member of that fraterni-
ty. His wife is now in this place, where her
parents and kindred reside. Mr.. Barley
leaves many relatives and friends to mourn
bis loss lie had been married but six
teen months.
A great many lives are lost on the Balti-
more road. \ man named Thomas kady,
on Friday week, while intoxicated, was
caught by the cow-3atcher Of the mail train,
near Piedmont and literally torn to pieces
Portions of his limbs, bis head and feet, were
scattered along the track for at least one hun
dred yards, and it was difficult to find the
whole of them Winchester Republican.
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ICOMMUNlCATEp

The Washington Star is entirely mistaken
when it supposes that the citizens or authori-
ties Of this town, send either sick persons or
paupers to Washington to be taken care of
there. There are quite as many i'll and des-
titute received and provided for in this place,
coming from Washington Tor they say they
do) as go from hence to the metropolis. The
man sick with the small pox, to which ii re-
fers, hear from others, was in q vessel from
below, bound to Washington. A CITIZEN.
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The following table contains the number OF
clear days and the number OF days on which
rain and snow fell i'll each month:
Total. .......95 lO5 II

The first Thunder OF the year was heard on
the End OF May.
THE storm OF the 18th OF January was the
most violent we have had for many years--ln-
tense cold, heavy snow, and very high wind
are rarely combined TO so great an extent as on
that OCCASION and much suffering and loss OF lie
resulted 1t is probable that IN this section OF
the country more lives were lost in this single
storm than in all the preceding ones OF the
century
The Potomac was closed on the 10Th OF De-
cember 1856, and continued so through January
and most of February, 1857. Many persons
crossed over TO the Maryland shore on the ice.
For the purpose OF comparison, we annex
an exhibit OF the state OF the Thermometer
and Barometer, and the amount OF ram and
melted snow, for the past five years
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-11

DEAL ESTATE AT AUCTlON.-OH
IL Thursday tbs l4th day Of January, 1853,
at IL o'clock, ~, will be offered for sale, on the
premises the extensive establishment on the cor
ner OF Queen and st. Asaph streets, in this city,
&c known as the ALEXANDRIA ACADENY. -
III The buildings are all Of brick, three stories
~ height, with easements; of best material and
workmanship are fully supplied with gas and
water, and thoroughly heated by tues. They
We're built expressly for an extensive Boarding
School, and are admirably adapted for that pur,
pose; but admit, with moderate outlay OF
a change into three commodious Dwellings.
For further particulars, apply, prior to the
sale to ROBERT BROCKETT
Terms al sale dec l5-2awts
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COM VI EcRCIAL
INC lIhrkeIs.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 9.--Flour firm at 81 80 for
superfiue of all varieties. Wheat-red Sl,O3E
SIOS, white $IO7G$I,25. Corn-white 55d
Sc; yellow 60G6lc. Whiskey is dull,
New York. Jan Flour is dull; sales OF t.,
500 bbs., State unchanged, sales at Si,3oGSi,-
80; Ohio has advanced SC, sales at $i.7lGS4..
s.. Wheat is firm, but very dali, with nominal
sales and prices. Corn is baoyant; bur little
doing. Provisions are quiet; pork at SID
Lard is dull Whiskey is firm and unchanged.
Stocks generally unchanged. Cumberland Coal
Co. III. Va. 6s 9I!; Missouri is SGT. ster-
ling exchange is dull at loeGl0@i.
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NNHIS IS TO GIVE NOTICE, that the sub
scriber has obtained from the Alexandria
County Court Letters Of Administration on the
personal estate of g. w. p. Custis, late OF Alex
andria county, decd All per ons having claims
against the said deceased, are hereby warned
to exhibit the same, with the vouchers thereof,
to the subscriber, on or before the 7th day Of
December next-they may otherwise, by law,
be excluded from all benefit OF the said estate
Given under my hand, this 18th day OF Deem
Der, 1857. X. h. LEE, Executor.
dec l7-eoIW
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AhnlifinnInf RamnHnd.

MOBILE, Jan. 8.--A large meeting was
held to-day, in the Amphitheatrs, and com
mittee was appointed and authorized to ex-
pei from the State William Strickland, the
AbolitiOnist publisher. Resolutions were
passed requesting him to leave the State
never to return.
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Orange and AIexopdr,a Railroad

The Charlottesville Jeffersonian learns
that Mr.. c.. r. Mason has contracted with
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Com
pany to finish Sl2O 600 in work on their road
taking $4,000 in stock, and bonds for $780,
900 at so on the 500. By this arrange
nent the road will be completed to Rockfsh,
p miles heYOnd charlottesville.
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&SSs;;sssSs
By MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Gov. Wise on Kansas.

New YORK, Jan. Gov. Wise's letter to
the Tsmmany Society, on the occasion Of the
celebration of the Stb of January, says -
Congress ought not to reject the Lecompton
Cons titution, but ought to subject it to fair
vote Of the people of Kansas, and for any
difference Of opinion as to the manner Of
solving the question, no honest Democrat
should be prescribed
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AUCTION SALES.
SLY THIS DIY


INNECUTOR'S SALE.-OE Monday, the lih
j instant, commencing at 10 ocL0ck 4. NJ,
will be sold al pablo auction, all the HOUSE
HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE of 10
seph caches, deed, at his late residence on
Cameron street.
Will be added to the above sale, an excellent
MAHOGANY CASE PIANO.
TERMS OF SALE For sums of $50 and I'M
der, cash-al sums exceeding that amount.
negotiable note at 80 days, with good endorser
TOWNSEND ID. FENDALL,
ian s-dtS Executor of Jos. Eashes, dec d.
TRUSTEES' SALE.-By virtue OF a deed
of trust from Entwisle 4 Moore, TO the un-
designed, dated January LIST, 1858, and record
ed in Llber o, No. 3, folio 1913, OF the land re-
cords of Alexandria County, the undersigned,
will. on the 18Th instant, at II o'clock, on the
premises, expose TO sale, al public auction, the
following property: One STEAM ENGINE and
Boiler, one small Lathe, with rests, &c; one
Screw Lathe with taps and dies; one Vice, one
large Lathe, head and slide rest purchased from
Smith 4 Perkins; one Drill Press, one ClInch
Lathe, with rests, shalting, and puIleys contain.
ed in the brick building on Union street, Alex
andria now occupied by Entwisle & Moore
Terms, cash. JAMES p SMITH, ! T-,,..,,,
c. w. WATTLES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-11

The New York Courier says THE most
agreeable feature we note in the market IS
the approach of Philadelphia and Baltimore
funds to par. The brokers today quote
checks on Philadelphia at J discount, and
Baltimore l4UGl4 There are lower quota
tons also for uncurrent money generally"
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Prince William County, ie 25-esf

A LEXANDRIA LIVERY AND SALE
N STABLE-Wili be opened on Tuesday,
September LIST, at III. corner Of Queen aud Far
far streets, one square north Of Nlctons Hotel the
LIVERY STABLE recently erected by the sub
scriber, where may be had at all times HORSES
AND BUGGIES, RIDING HORSES, &c, &c
The proprietor will also receive HORSES on
sale and at Livery. All Horses sold at my
Stable will be sold as though they We're my
own, and prompt returns will be made. Com
mission for the sale of HORSES entrusted 10
my care moderate Ny Stables are fitted up in
the best STYLE and the business will receive my
personal attention Gentlemen in the country
having Horses for sale or exchange, are referred
to any OF the merchants OF Alexandria.
aug 2S-eotf THOMAS COYLF.
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4 DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE adj
n joining Brentsyile, the county seat OF
Prince William, containing TWO HUNDRED
AND SIXTY ACRES of excellent farm or
grazing land, some fifty or sixty acres being bot
tom land, the remainder rolling, with sufficient
{-==-sS timber, for the use of the farm The
,psSs. HOUSE is a comfortable two.story brick,
with other outbuidngs, and some three or four
excellent never failing springs Of water Also
fine quarry of free stone, that is unsurpassed,
and easy OF access and profitable The FARM
was formerly owned by John Williams. Any
one desiring to view the property and know the
terms can call on VI. NJ. Roseberry, near Breuts
Vile or J. NJ. Roseberry, No. 3l4, Nng street,
Alexandria. J. NJ. ROSEBERRH,
AZ DnNERLDnN
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ThrRnIIrnnd Strike.

The strike of the employees of the Ciucin-
natl and Marietta Railroad continued in full
force at the latest intelligence from there
The strikers" had about fifty locomotives,
all but two Of the whole number owned by
the Company, locked up at Cbillicothe, and
guarded them night and day. All the trains
have been stopped and the telegraph wires
cut. The officers of the Company were en-
deavOring to raise posse at Cincinnati Tor
the purpose of taking them to Chillicothe to
aid the Sheriff in the service Of any process,
or in making arrests Of the leaders in the
strike Great excitement has existed at Chill
icothe for several days, and large crowds OF
citizens daily gather around the work shops,
10 watch the progress Of affairs.
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TIE BANK OF THE OLD DOMINION.

ALEXANDRIA. VA, Jan !, 1888.
UHE President aud Directors have this day
declared a dividend OF per cent out OF
The earnings Of the past six months, payable to
the Stockholders on or after the 18th Instant
This is in addition to the Bonus to the State ard
State Tax. and one and ore.iourth per cent
placed to Surplus Fund account.
JAMES MCKENZIE, Cashier.
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George,oxn Cat,Ie Market. Jan. Q.

The offerings OF beef cattle at hrovers Rest
and Fosset's yard, yesterday, amounted to 200
mead all OF which were sold at 50 3uGS5 on
the hoof equal TO S7GSl0 nett. Sheep 15H5c.
- ID. Pork from wagons So 75GS7
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-11

FiNE BEEF The subscribers would re-
i spectlully inform the public, that they
nave Just received, the first lnstalment OF lot
OF very fine CATTLE, purchased OF Mr. Caleb
Rector, OF Fauquier County, Va, which will be
slaughtered, aud offered for sale at their respec-
tive Stalls in all this month, JanuaryD com
mencing on Saturday, llth inst, and continue
every day until the entire lot is disposed Of.
We respectfully solicit the patronage OF the
public. JOHN p EMERSON.
ian S-d2t&entf Il EMERSON \ son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-11

VNHE subscriber offers FOR RENT the we'll
known FISHING SHORE, in Charles
County, Maryland, adjoining Smiths PoinS
and opposite Aqua Creek. The SHORE e
considered good one, and will be rented low
The above FISHERY, and FARM, which con-
tains about 2SO ACRES is offered at private
sale For further particulars, address j. =.
ADDISON, Alexandria. A. ADDISON,
Surviving partner OF Addison & Cockrell.
dec Scott
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-11

frz,S FOR SALE OR RENT-A new and
EaSa desirable three story BRICK HOUSE with
back buildings, containing in all ten rooms. II
it pleasantly situated on Payne, between Prince
and Duke streets To cash purchaser, il s4ll
be sold great bargain, or if rented, the price
will be $500 per year. Those wishing a nice
and pleasant residence, are invited 10 call and
examine the premises. REED Il BRO.
dec 22-eO3w~
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A friend showed US a fresh herring caught
last week 10 the Potomac below this place.
This fellow comes in advance Of the sea-
son."
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7 YCEUM HALL-A LECTURE before
| the Alexandria Library Company" will
be delivered on Tuesday erenuug, 18th instant at
J o'clock, at the LYCEUM HALL, by Rev +.
YATES REESE, OF Baltimore Subject Home
Gnd the cultivation Of IT'S affections
Tickets IS cents, to be mad at the door.
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NOTICE-We respectfully notify all per-
sons having open accounts on our books
that their bills have been indiscriminately made
off Tor issue up to this date, and are ready for
delivery. Those preierrng not to have them
sent in will find their accounts ready at our desk.
In view Of the troubles still existing in tae
country in relation TO monetary affairs, we beg
that all will speedily comply with the wish We
indicate by this notice.
CLAGETT Il DODSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-11

DELINQUENT STATE TAXEs.-Our Delegate
at Richmond, has sent up q list of State taxes
due for 1855 and 1856, and returned to the
Auditor. 1t can be seen by applying to R.
Johnston.
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DIED.

On the 3Oth January, 1897, Miss ANN
ROBERTSON, daughter OF Judge John Rob
eT.sOn.
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nOVER ENGLISH SCHOOL, male AND
~ FENALE.)-The Fourth Annual Session of
this School will open on the first Monday Of Janu-
arg, 1888. The Session consists of 10 months
July and August, and week at Christmas,
given as vacations. Board Sl2 per month
Board for days in the week, 81 per week.
Tuition in minor Branches" Sl5; Arithmetic,
Grammar, and Geography 500; Philosophy
&c, with the higher Branches OF Mathematics,
S25 For further particulars addr IS the sub.
scriber at Aide, Loudoun Co, Va.
dec lI-eotJanl5' r. B. MCCORMICK
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Dedication ia Church.

The Church at Dranesville, according to
notice. was dedicated to the worship Of Al
mighty God, on Sunday the 9Th ult.-Revs.
Messrs. Tongue aud Hoyle officiating. The
day was favorable, and large concouTse OF
people were in attendance. After the dedl-
eatory sermon, an appeal was made to tue
people to meet the claims upon the Church;
which was responded to in liberal spirit.
Enough was realized by cash to pay the
entire expense of finishing the Church, as
we'll as liquidating an old debt.--FaiJdr
Ness.
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$50 Of sS: sdS.cSsS nes5 9 eea tire
Fairfax County, Va, on the night Of 9TH instant,
negro woman HARRIET, about IS years OF
age, black, feet or 4 inches nigh, and tolera.
bly, likely. She was purchased by me OF Messrs.
Dickinson 4 Hill, in Richmond, and formerly
came from King George County. will give
the above reward if returned TO me. or secured
so that can get her. A. S. GRIGSBY.
Fairfax County, Va, nov 2S-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-11

ri FOR RENT.-A pleasant two story
-G!4 BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, with large
yard attached, at the corner of Fairfax and
Wilkes streets Apply at the Gazette Office.
AN at
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ICohMUSlCATEp

A CoRRECTIoN.-There was an error IN
stating that the Orange and Alexandria Rail
road, "has given their baggage transporta-
ton between this city and Washington to Mr..
William Whaley, who takes possession OF his
trust on next Mondsy,"-a sense of duty l
think, requires that should state that by
the sale of the steamer George Page the entire
Omnibus work has been transferred to the
steamboat company, and they have engaged
Mr.. Whaley to do the work. The Orange
and Alexandria Railroad Company has moth
ing to do with the passengers after they arrive
at their depot here. HUGH LATHAM.