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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

MOnetary.

MoSEY-There is more ease noticeable In the
money market, the demand not being SO great
The Banks are discCuntlrg 10 a limited extent
bu, not sufficient TO meet present necessities
paper on the street remains without change;
prime endorsed being negotiated without much
difficulty. Second class paper Is heavy at
former rates, say "a! q cent. p month, Inc
plethora Of money in Boston aud New York
continues, and in Philadelphia and Baltimore
the papers quote an abundant supply.
EXCHANGE We have no change TO note In
the rates OF Eastern Exchange. The demand
is lie s active, and We quote New York, PhlIa
delphia, and Baltimore at 3G33 p ct. premium.
S1ocKs Prices remain firm, but few gales
have been made.
LAND WARRANTS are active, but We have no
change in quotations 10 note.
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ring RurpIary and Desperate Fight.

Daring DuTRihry anu DeHPe'oo 's"''
About two O'Clock. on Wednesday morn
ing, the dwelling Of Mr.. Cotterell, at Metu-
chin, n. D., was broken into by burglars ana
roLbel OF 1890 in money, a gold watch
and eighteen SILVER spoons. No one Was IN
the house at the time except Mr.. G. and q
hired boy. The Newark Advertiser says:
While one Of the fellows'was at the hu-
reau. Mr.. Cuterell awoke asked who was
there, to which the thief said, You keep
still. or You'll ind out" Mr.. Cuttcrell, who
is quite an athletic man, instantly spfang
from his bed and attacked the fellow with n
chair, when the latter cut him with d knife III
two of the fingers. intiicting only a slight
injury. Mr.. c.. then Sc zed a double ta'-
relied gun, loaded with shot, which the
thief perceived, ard instant Y blew out the
light and rstreated dowu the winding stairs.
NJ. Cyt'ereil suot at but did not 1t him,
and then followed in pursuit The thief
and a cnmrade instantly raE out o' d ors.
when Mr.. G. shot at him again, intiictlng,
undoubtedly, a severe wound, as lie was
tracked by blood IN the suow tJr acphSlJer'
atIe distance, tut managed to escape. Oa
being hit, he dropped the watch and spoons:
Mr.. CIT erell then returned 10 the house, and
on entering the lower room, surprising all the
thieves had gone, he was suddenly seized oy
a third person, who cllnched him from be-
hind. and before he could recover himself,
threw him with much force against q %settee,
striking on the eide, and stunning him Tor
some minutes. The fellow then ran vft.
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Congress-.
The Senate was q ct 10 session yesterday.

.bo Cboir
r.. .a.,;,onr - ,bs
'aiu oe'o'0
case OF the con'e''eu
Sfessiona' u's'''''
toe mm''' u" 'N Had cr
i''
the appointment y '''' !.
qu'fe az " "ne'ne' '"e'' .
'ns hAe0u'''e ""y ''t'f"'e 80,
""'d' n"S-rNTta~a.
rue " =
au,sio,s - ncy..
....,h oo,;sd into the Baltimore
cr.. ,.,m ,ho NorfoIL Argus The par
~ ,.,.,od. 20 10 doscrirt,,e # an ,ueqts
v ". p,,,o, and Mr. Wright, ot Ten.
" ,vh;cb tho farmer WAS
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baltimore Ca,,Ie Market, Feb IS.

CArrLE.-Beet Cattle were in better supply
to-day thar on last market day, and the sales
show an average decline OF u cts. per. 40 lbs
The offerings at the scales reached $50 head, 80
of which were sold for Richmond, 80 Tor Wash
inston, aud the remaining 400 head were taken
up BY Baltimore butchers, the bulk at prices
ranging from $3.50 TO 1925 on the moot, equa!
10 S7GS9.50 per 100 lbs. ret. Two small lots
very extra cattle, one raised by Edward vii.
Ijams, esq in Ohio, and the othe- by Daniel
McNeal. ESQ on the South Branch, were sod
TO day at 81 on the hoof. The gross average OF
the Cattle sold to day is 81 ~. per lOOlbs.
SHEEp.-sheep are in fair SUPPLY and sales
are making at from $3.50 to IS per 100 los.
gross. Prime lots could however be sold at an
advance on the outside quotation.
Hocs.-The supply OF Hogs continues light,
and W. quote them Us on last week at $7,1C~7
IS per 100 lbs. net.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

ers." Burke's memorable euiogy on Marie
Antoinette seemed before us in all lite spien-
dor, and we felt that with him We might say
surely never lighted 90 this orb more delight
full visions, we saw them just above the
horizon like the morning star iull
of lie aud splendor and glory" Nor are
ue a,one in our views; even our bachelor
President eulogized their beauty. Simplicity
and beauty gave Esther crown' and these
onsIi,ies are the o. namerts with which
nature adorns her daughters, these are the
ornaments which God approves and man
loves.
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COMMUNICATED
P~restdent's Levee.

Presidents LeHee.
There are times when the soul worn out
with a dull monotonous routine. sickens and
s;,bs for some amusement; while in this frame,
q friend asked US 20 accompany him TO the
Presidents Lsvec. The Moon WAS pouring
her mild siivery beams on the snow clad
earth, with 50 much beauty that We could not
refuse, no not even h~csitate, but with pleasure
at once accepted the invitation, aud soon
found ourselves with others laying shawIs
and hats away in the Dressing room. We
had long desired to greet the President with
o hearty shake, and 8 on had the pleasure Of
being grati6ed. His appearance confirmed
the opinion We had already imbibed-vi. 4:
that be was NO theorist, bot q practical statee-
man; a man just suited for these exciting
timer, q man chosen Of God to perform the
duties of Chief Magistrate. Entering the
East room We found but few we're present;
these began a series of gyrations, round and
round they went reminding one Of Homer's
slow trail Trojan DANES. Some we're dres-
sed in the richestsilks, bestudded with jewelry
dazslins in the brilliant gaslight. We were
iorcibly struck with The effort, macy made.
not to appear in the best manner, but to ex.
hibit the fnery Of their apparel, Newsv
papers speak Of hard times, money pressure
&c.--Ministers preach against ex~travsgance,
but all seemingly 10 vain. We longed to see
soms Who would dare to drrss iu simplicity,
nor we're We doomed to look 10 vain. Ar
rsyed ip purest white, a company of young
ladies from . school oimerly Of Alexandria,
put recently established ip Washington. en-
lsIsd The room, The admired Of all admir-
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&S}E;@%E
RY TELEGRAPH.
o,,,sy.ous Conduct.

New YORK. February 20 "A private letter
from Jatfa. Palestine, received by the last
Eurorean steamer, gives an account OF the
exploits Of a gang Of five men, who troSe
into the house Of the Rev. MIR Dickson the
American missionary there. The sor-ln-law
Of Mr.. Dickson was murdered, his wife 'io-
lated, Mrs. Dickson was badly beaten, and
an attempt made to murder MIR. Dickson
The American Consul at Jerusalem has Insti-
tlted proceedings in the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27
BY S. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BY 5. J. ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF A FARM NEAR
ALEXANDRIA, VA.-Under authority
OF a deed OF trust, dated on the 10Th day "t
November, 1886, and duly OF record IN Book
Y. No 3. page l26, OF the Fairfax County, |u
gina. Land Records. the uud ~TsIgGeG, as lrus-
tee. will otieT Tor sale, al public auction. on Hh-
turfay. The 18Th day Of M@h nct, at Samuel
Cats Tavern. v est End, near Alexandria, Va,
a TRACT OF LAND, IN The said County OF
Fairfax, contsrniug about FIFTY ACRES, adj
Joining the lands OF Mrs. K. n Scott and
Thompson Javns. The said FARM is situated
on the "old road, " leading from a eXandra TO
BackiiCk Church-about four miles rom the
E<A former place-has on II a comfortable
l%E DWELLING, good Barn and Srabie-ls
SAID 10 be well adapted to the growth OF the
crops usually cultivated in that region. and par
ticulaTly well suited Tor d Market Garden. sale
to be at II o'clock, NJ.
Terms or SALE -Onsthird oil the purchase
money to be paid in cdsE-the balance IA t"O
equal In,talments, one on the lDtn day OF No
yember, 1875. and the otuer on the lUIh day OF
NUvrmbsr, lSJ9-the deferred payments 10 be-
secured by the bonds OF the purchase SAID
bonds TO beaI interest from the day OF sair,
The title 10 be retained TILL the purchase money
Is tulIy paid, and the property TO be resoId at
the risk oil the purchaser, IN the event oil failure
10 pay any portion OF the purchase money AsIt
becomes due. ;. BEACH,
Va, feb 25-dts Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

HIRUSTEE'S SALE-By virtue OF a deed OF
trust from Samuel Russell, 10 too unier.
signed, dated The 10Th day Of July, 1881, and
duly recorded IN the Clerks Office OF tue Coum-
" st Fairfax, Liber Y, No. 3, ioIIo li2, | shall
sell at Pubic Auction al Fairfax Court Hou.r,
on NOnd.y he l@iA day Of MGr,h neat. Unat
oeius Count day. the TRACT Or LAND the
said deed mentioned, containing 10 ACRES,
CT 50 mucn ruer.oi as may be- sufficient 10 pay
the debt secured by the said deed. The above
Tract OF Land IS situated in tie County OF FAR
tax, about tour miles from the village VI DTane--
vile, and near the Potomac River. The IN.
~ proypments consist OF a comfortable Frame
~ DWELLING HOUSE, containing Six rooms
and Kitchen, also a large frame BARN and d
tine young Orchard OF Peaches and Apples OF
select trGir; 100 Acres of the Land IS well fenced
and in proyeG - Acres are ~ Wood and I'm
Der. I45I Acres, upon which the buildings and
Improvements are LOCATED, will be sid hrst-
litnry shall rot prove sufficient 10 pay the d bt.
then he residue 0t the Tract 30 Acres will be
~ sold Upon The latter there IS a small frame
~ DWELLING containing three roOms.-
lie last mentioned tract is principally in pine.
Selling d. Trustee ] sh-ll convey only such tile
as il vested IN me, which, however, is believed,
IN be objectionable. Terms CASH. Sale TO
take place between twelve and three O'clock
Mr. Russell residing on the farm will take pea
sure IN showing it TO any one who may be dis.
posed to purchase. THIS. r. LOVE,
Fairfax County, feb l3-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27
AUCTION SALES.
BY 5. j. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
SALE THIS DAY.

nN Saturday morning, 27h lust, al II O'Clock,
" in front of the Mayors Office, will be- OF
Tered, at auction, for account OF whom 1t may
concern
93shares Alexandria Water Company's Stock.
50 shares Potomac Insurance Company ;
Stock. s. J. MCCORMICK.
TED 23-eots Auct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

The market during the week has been very
quiet, with moderate receipts. In Flour theie
has been very little done, and prices have DeeR
without change. The principal and nearly only
sales have been to the city trade. "he"' hes
been in limited request, and the quality offered
generally poor. Prices have ranged from loOG
IO6c. Tor white, and 9jGiOOc. Tor red. Corn
has been in active demand, with fair offerings
There were sales yesterday OF $500 bushels at
81, 5s656c. for white and mixed. Rye and
Oa,, are dull and unchanged. Seeds, Plaster,
&c, &c, are in fair supply, with limited demand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27
sales of stock,

The following sales OF Stock were made IN
Richmond. February oath:
> 3Yo y,roiria stat. registered bonds, % & int.
1000 do do do e35 X int
LOGO CITY o. Richmond, y54 x int
aOu James River and Kanawha, SO Il int.
10 shares Virginia Fire and Marine, 90
$50 shares Lynchburg Gas stock, %
100 shares Redmond aud D~anviils
Railroad, 80
20 shares Merchants Insurance Co., as
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SALE THIS DAY.

CHERlFF'S SALE.-Will be sold on NGttr-
= day. the am INST Tor cash, at the workshop
oiJrHN GRlMMELL, corner OF fayefte and
Commerce streets, all his Machinery, Engines,
Ploughs. Castings, Unfinished work, aud otherar-
ticIes; to satisfy executions in the name al Mel
son Seamndr and others. Sale 10 III
at 10 O'Clock. F.. SANGSTER, Sheriff.
fph C1-dis
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DIED.

At Woodland Point, Md or the 10th of De-
cember. 1891, WILLIAM BUsHkOp, only
child of DAVID W. and Anna {. FrObel, aged i
months and - days. (>tau"ton paper copy
II Georgetown, d. { OF c~omsnmPtion' on ne
~ h instant, III nope OF a blt>>iuI Immortality,
ABRAHAM, eldest son OF the late l.. 7. Win.
gerd.
On the 25th instant, SAMUEL PEACH, aged
IS years, a respectable citizen o: this CITY, ior
more than forty years. IN HIS funeral will
take place from his late residence on Prince
street. this morning at ~ o'clock. The friends
and acquaintance OF the family are respect
fully invited 10 attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27
COUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
= COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA. Va
CAPITAL OVER S25O D

AND CuNs1 ANTLY INCREASING.
The charter OF this Company offers more ia
vOrable advantages 10 the farmer and Others,
than any other company chartered III the state,
by IusuIlng with or without a premIum note
Il the applicant prefer, he can pay the nall amount
OF the premium III cash, or by ~efecrIng d cash
insurance tor two years, tie insured saves one
eighth OF the amount hp would Otherwise have
TO pay: or by becoming a member, and giving a
small premIunI note. the insured saves nearly
one nall OF the amount charged by Stock Compa.
pies, ~heG lpsUring from year 10 year. This is
the advantage resulting from the combination OF
THE CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or Gagn4se Uy ire, oil the 10th Of
Marco, .."i. Since which time over i've thou
sGud scHeI hundred persons have insured and be.
come members OF the Company, aud over thirty
thousand dollars have been paid tor losses
Having tI9blsI our business during the p1st
year We feel grateful for the Liberal patronage
bestowed upon the Company thus far, and tor IFS
tlattering prospects OF future usefulness. he
Directors hope and believe that by prudence,
caution and a rigid system OF economy, they
will establish for this Company a reputation
for cheapness aud safety, not surpassed by any
Company IN the L. States.
Ali differences IN settlement of losses, may De
determined by three dlsIneerested aFoItraiors Of
the County where such loss haPpeHed, TO be mu'
tually chosen by the insured ard ihe Company.
M M G 7 @ Il -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

In the domestic dry goods business in New
York, although there has been some activity
trade is dull, 'h're not being one-third the
amount Of business compared with that III last
sp.ing In foreign goods the importat ons have
been ve,y light, and purchasers act with great
c.ufi,p
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

PAlLApEL,A Ala, Feb. 2o.--At auction today
sales OF coffee amounting 10 3,O00 bags were
made at 4S6lisc., averaging ~ cts. The bidd-
Ing was spirited,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

e. FOR ShLE.-Tha HOUSE ANDLOT
b.. in the village oil Wildwood, Clarke county,
Va, formerly the residence OF DR.. kobt n. Lit
tie, on reasonable terms. Il is one OF the moss
in the place, either Tor a private resi-
dence, or for a public house, there being none H.
the place. ANY one wishing 10 purchase, BY
writing 10 me, at Salem, P. 0. Fauq1ier Co.,
Va, will be promptly replied 10
Il L. H0RNER.
Salon. FauQuier Co, Va, dec 22-eott
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q. c. WHGTrLEsEY, Secretary. feb Pit
ss5s~ To THE FIRST WARD yoTERs.-]

EsS~ To TIE FIRST WARD NoTERS.-I! G
ticNet recommended in yesterday morning ,Gs-
zetie had come from the dominant parry there
misht have been some truth in the assertion.
"wnhaut regard 10 patty '--lu; as il Is. e, III, n.
" smells OF modern democratic conn. ou.!-s-
Now. Tor one. have no earthly G.s.Te &c be IT..
turned 10 tue Board oil Aldermen. aud II aay gncd
American, Will consent 10 serve, | che-ri liz AID
heartily decline In MS favor, believing hat as
good, or better than myself, arr not hard 10 md.
and do hope that my constituents WI rect
some one, who in their estimation, Is more cJn.
petent and better qualified.
,sh 2T-lt JOSEPH GRIMES.
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II is said that Mr.. Dallas will probably be
offered the federal judgeship made vacant by
the death Of Judge Kane, Of Philadelphia.

Alta CIRCUIT COURT held tor CuiPeper
y County, at the Court House thereof, on
FRIDAY, the nth day OF November 1871; +.
Lewis MARSHALL. guardian. &c plaintiff, against
Anne &. Marshall, and q hers, defendants On
Inc motion OF Robert Bel, he hath leave to ihe
MS petition, and this Cause coming on TO be
further heard upon the papers formerly READ
and the said petition was argued ny counsel
Upon consideration whereof, tue Court doth adj
Judge. order and decree, that 1t be referred 10
Commissioner Thomas. TO take an account oil
the petitioner, debt, an OF any other debts due
by the late John Marshall, not heretofore repor
t. | on. and that the said Commissioner state a
further account OF the administration OF r.
Lewis Marshall On the estate OF john Marshall.
deceased. and the SAID COMMISSIONS IS directed
10 publish a notice. once d week tor four sue
cessive weeks, in SON paper published IN Alex
andria, requiring the said creditors OF John
Marshall. decd. TO produce their claims before
the said Commissioner, with the evidence TO sus
tam them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

IA FOR RENT.-The STOkL No. 81
.i%%4 north side o; King street, nextto lhr ,n,er
OF Fairfax street. Possession given Immediately.
aug 3-eoti J. WEST.
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1T e M :

County Court The March term Of the
County Court Tor this county, commences on
Monday next. The justices for the term
are, Turner Dixon, P.J |. Buckingham. K.
q. Violet, Ii. w. Febry and Thos. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

In the House Of Delegates. Mr.. Clayhrook,
from the committee Of Privileges and Flee
t;ons renor,ed 4 bill prescribing the mode
in which annlication shall be N ,de to the
Gova,nor for conyeniny the General As
sembIv.
VI .J,hnston. of II. from the committee
e E;nanco ronnr,ad a hill coueerniug saw
:aaa ;na,;,n,; ,ns n.y. banLs
- nar;,di,J statements Of their
Nd,,
'o, ". NJ NJ no-r n-osortoi ri, memorial Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

The Jury in the case Of Benjamin Osle, in
Washington, have been discharged, not be-
ing able to agree on a verdict.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 20 Flour is quiet, but firm;
a. 81 50 for Howard street. Ohio, and City Mills
Wnea, is firm; red $l.O4GSl.lO, the latter inquire
for very choice; white is unchanged, iair to
prime Sl.ruG:l 20. Corn has a downward ten
depcy: white 54G56c yellow 57G.sc. Clover
seed closed steady, al $jGS5.25 Tor fair to
strictly prime Whiskey is dull at 22c. for Pa,
and 23c. for City.
NSw YORK, Feb. 26.-Flour heavy; sales OF
5000 bbls State &c lower, Si2@aS435; ONO
Sc. dearer, 81 S56S4. 90. Wheat continues very
dull, ana prices nominal; Southern UNCHANGED
Corn continues firm sales OF 10000 bushels;
Southern white 6>G7Oc; yellow 66G6sc.-
Pork is dropping; mess Sl64HaSl6,6O. Beet
quiet; Chicago r~epacked Sil6Si4. Lard finn,
at gsGg5. Whiskey is firm; ONO 2Z3.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

WASHINGTON lTEMs.--In the Court Of
Claims, On Wednesday, Judge Scarburgh
dyliyercd an elaborate opinion in the case of
Capt. Jonas P. Levy, adverse to his claim.
Yesterday, the Court consented to a re open
ing aid new hearing Of the case.
The jury in the Osle case continue in self.
imposed duress. The Court yesterday morn
ing sent the usual message aud received the
accustomed answer of no agreement yet, and
none likely. 1t then again nd ourned to ~
o'clock this morning.
The new EbenezT Methodist Episcopal
Church on Fourth street, east, will be deli
Gated to the worship Of Almighty God, on
next Sabbath, the 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

g. FOR RENT.-The DWELLING
AHoUSE ard premise. recently oeS"p'rd;
tenant. Application may be made To- Mrs,
DEl1Z, adjoining The premises. ieb Al cot!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

NOTICE All persons having claims "a
sainst John Marshall, dec d will take no.
tee [ have appointed Saturday, the 9th day OF
February, 1888, al my Office. III thls place, at w
O'Clock. A. NJ, to state The above accounts as
ordered by the Court; they " II please file the r
claims at that time with the evidence 10 sustain
them: also. F. Lewis Marshall will OIL that day
file his administration accounts with the neces-
sary vouchers. that the COMMISSIONS may re-
mort TO the Court. GEO. L. THOMAS.
COMMISSIONS OF Circuit Court Of C~uipeper Co
Culpepor County, Va jar Z"-wiw
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE,
' IN PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY, MA
RYLAND-The subscriber oters at private
sale, one of his farms, called BEACH HILL,
containing ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY
ACRES. of which twenty acres are in wood and,
twenty acres meadow land. ard the balance
prime soil, not only adapted TO the growth OF
every corp of our climate, but particularly sulta'
bic for a MARKET GARDEN. The 81 ;uaiion
is six miles from Washington City. and two
miles and a half from Alexandria. There are
~ on the Farm some OUT BUILDINGS, and
4" a fine spot TOR a dwelling, overlooking d
beautiful Valley, with picturesque scenery
The Farm is lot a mile from either the Eplsco'
palian, Methodist or Catholic Churches, nor
from d primary school. The neighborhood l.
very thickIy settled, and of uneXc'p ',onable so
ciety. There is OF the farm a BRICK KILN,
which the subscriber would sell TO the purchaser
at a lows rate. which would be a great advan.
tage 10 any person wishing TO build IN the farm.
Persons wishing to purchase will be shown
the premises by the subscriber, or by Thomas
Grimes, esq both living near the farm for sale.
Terms liberal, and can be modified TO suit
purchasers. Address
GUSTAVUS FINOTTI,
Washington City, care OF Thomas Grimes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

ExEcurIoN.-Tbe negro woman Jenny,
convicted of tue murder Of Mrs. Hall 10 this
county. was hung yesterday according to the
sentence, in the Jail yard, at twelve and a half
o'clock. She made no confession. There
were bu. few persons within the enclosure,
but a large crowd. many from Washington
and the County, were congregated outside
the walls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

u OTiCE-The Stockholders OF the ALIEN
= ANDRIA, MOUNT VERNON Il ACCO-
TINK TURNPIKE COMPANY, are requested
to meet On the llth Of MUrh Hsrt, at | o'o9ck, p.
n, at the Marshall House, IN Alexandria, Va.
TO consider an alteration in the route OF said
Turnpike, as adopted at a late meeting Of the
Board OF Directors. As IT has since then been
ascertained by actual survey that the Clifton Hill
route IS not only a feasible route, but ia nearly one
mile nearer from alexandria 10 Mount Vernon,
and can be made much cheaper, end al one
quarter less elevation of grade tnan IS allowed
bv the charter. and drawing 10 II more ira 'eI,
and consequently will b. more profitable 10 the
Stockholders than the route adopted by the
Rnulh of Directors
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-27

FENHE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPA-
NY OF ALEXANDRlA.-No. II, south
Fairfax street. next door to J Leadbeater's Drug
Storc-where they will be pleased TO receive
offer, tor either Fire or Marine Insurance.
Presideut-SAnUEL MILLER.