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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

INISH-The subscriber having determined
/ TO give his especial attention 10 the FISH
BUSINESS will keep constantly on hand a
large and full supply OF St Johns and PASSPORT
HERRING and ALEWlVES-l00O bbls. daily
expected. can assure my friends and custom.
ers that they can depend upon obtaining OF me
at all times a superior quality OF FISH, as my
stock will be selected with especial reference TO
this market A liberal discount to the trade.
NJ. ELDRIDGE, Union Wharf,
ap 26-lm Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25
HARDWARE, CUTLERY. a..

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, a..
IRON, HORSE SHOES.
ELLIPTIC SPRINGS, &c, &c
c. n. CAsTLEMAN, No. 50, king-st.,
CORNER Of MARKET ALLEY,
Wholesale and Retail Uedler IN
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH
REFINED BAR AND SHEET IRON
Cast, Shear, and Spring !Steet
Elliptic Springs Carriage and Cart Axles
Blacksmith's Bellows, Anvils. Vices, sc.
a general assortment OF the above named ar.
tices will be kept constantly on hand, Together
with other articles 10 tedious to mention.
n Merchants and consumers are respectful
ly invited 10 call and examine my stock before
purchasing Orders will be promptly attended
tn dec 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

SrPRlNG STYLES FOR 1888. FIRST
- CALL ON SCHO0LHERR & BRO, lOS
KING STREET PGmc Prices tOr this nti1 and most
desirable STOCK OF CLOTHING, which are
now opening by this well-known firm. They
take pleasure TO inform the public that they
made large purchases all through the panic in
American GOODS. a. well as in imported
CLOTH and CASHMERE, 10 which they call
particular attention. Their Stock contains a
larger assortment than usual, all made up in
costume ST lie, ard bought unusually low. As
they have made prompt payment and some
cash at command, they have had opportunities
offered OF which very few in this country,
in their branch OF business. can boast You
will do well to give them call and after salts
Tying yourselves. to INFORM your neIghbofs OF
the tact. Their intention is TO satisfy and please
their customers. No effort will be spared
through them. Remember well
SCHOOLHERR Il BRO los King-st.,
NH 22-tf Sd door below the Marshall House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

NIINDOW SHADES-just received per
w Express, a new assortment OF Painted and
Gold WINDOW SHADES, Lace and Muslin
Curtains, Buff, Green, Drab, Blue, and White
plain Shades, Cornice Bands, Pins, &c, &C.,
and will be offered 1t prices to snit the times, al
J. p. CLARKES Window Furnishing Store,
No. 1853, Kingstrset. aP ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

A LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent. Stock,
n Registered and Coupon, Tor sale by
dec 3o-f CORSE BROTHERS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25
CLOTHING.

NEW GOODS-SPRlNG AND SUMMER
Y STYLES.-The undersigned has received
a full supply OF GOODS in MS line, aud respect
fully calls the attention OF gentlemen to his pre-
sent stock as being of the most modern patterns
and of the very best fabrics. He names IN
part-Cloths and Cassimeres of the most ap-
proved shades and qualities; Silk, Satin and
Marseiiles Vestings, Linen Drlllings, &c, which
he will make up on the most favorable terms;
also Marseilles and Linen Shirts and Collars, Sus.
penders, Gloves, Hosiery, Cravats. Stocks, Neck
Ties, and full assortment OF Tailor Trimmings.
Thankful for past tavors, ne promises renewed
efforts TO give satisfaction to his customers ami
hopes 10 secure good share OF the public pat
ronage. All work executed by him, will be
considered as cash unless otherwise agreed on.
II Wishing TO discontinue the Ready Made
Clothing Business, he will sell his present stock
at great bargains. VIM ARNOLD,
ap 20 Merchant Tailor, No. 81 King St
MORE NEW GOODS.--The undersigned
wi has just added to his stock, fine assort
ment OF FRENCH DRlLLINGS, (p!ain and col
ored) superior Marseles for VESTlNGS, and
a beautiful article Of Drap DEte, for coats,
which ne is prepared to furnish at the lowest
rates. WIN. ARNOLD,
my is Merchant Tailor, ST King St.
THE GREAT SOUTHERN CLOTHING
ESTABLISHMENT AS FLOURlSHlNG
AS EVER beg leave to announce to my
friends, in this city and abroad, that | am now
daily receiving a large stock OF SPRING and
SUMNER CLOTHING, which, having been
manufactured to my especial order at the North,
am enabled 10 guarantee them for good, dura-
bic, and well made Clothing, which can sell
al Northern prices, and cheaper than any other
establishment in this city. Country merchants
would do we'll before purchasing elsewhere, to
call and examine my well selected stock OF
Clothing, which | will sell at such rates that they
again can sell them at Alexandria retail prices
| have, also, on my last visit 10 the North,
made arrangements Tor manufacturing Clothing
TO measure, at the shortest notice; which, tor
neatness, fashion, and durability, will defy
competition.
In the Furnishing line, am supplied from the
first manufactures, and am always kept posted
as to the latest styles.
Gentlemen's SHIRTS made 10 order, and
warranted TO fit, or no sale All ask is a trial.
Remember the well.known GREAT SoUTHERN
CLorulXG House." No. 100 King street, opposite
Sarepta Hail. SIMON WATERMAN.
an 5-iy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

IiABlNET, CHAIR AND SOFA MANU-
~ FACTORY, No $50, King street, .4ieran-
dria. Vd.-Having lately cited up one OF the
handsomest ard most spacious ware-rooms IN
the city, for the FURNITURE BUSINESS re-
spectfuily invite public attention TO my large
stock of FURNITURE, which | am constantly IN
creasing. Persons visiting our city will find II 10
their advantage TO give me call as the range OF
my GOODS in respect to quality and price IS
such as 10 cover the wants and views OF ALL
My stock comprises Mahogany Sofas, Rocking,
Cane and Wood seat Sitting Chairs Side
boards, Dressing Bureaus, (rnarble top and piain)
marble top and plain Wash Stands, marble top
Sofa, Gard, Book and fancy Tables, Cottage Set,
Bedsteads, OF all patterns; such high, Field
ing, French, low-post and TrundIe Be'steads,
several patterns of Cottage Bedsteads, Hat
racks, Wardrobes, Looking Glasses, and large
number OF other articles embraced IN the business.
II Beds, Bolsters, Pillows, Mattresses, &c,
constantly on hand
oct2-tf JAMES H. DEVAUGHN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

INOR HOUsEKEEPERs-We Invite us
attention oil Hous-keeprrs 10 IaLs' do
sortment OF EnameIed Sauce Pans ana f"@"'.
eled Preserving Kettles, an article coHpii'ns
cheapness with excellence, received diFec' l'J"
the factory. They, with many oihsr Hi.''''
useful in housekeeping, will be sold ,o" ,.. ~
BARLEY II TRlPLElI
nv1s Az King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25
DRUGS. CHEMICALS, &c.

DATENT MEDICINES, &c.-Persian Balm,
Burnett's Cod Liver Oil, Woodland Cream,
Tarrant's Fluid Extract Cubebs, Copaiba and
Sarsaparilla, Holloway's Pills and Ointment,
Dead Shot for Bed Bugs, Little's White Oil, Bpr-
haves Bitters, Citrate Magnesia, Sanford's In.
vigorator, &c, received, and for sale by
ny2l H. COOK & CO, Sarepta Hall
DAlNTS.-Zinc White, Lewis's pure Lead,
Manhattan Lead, Chrome Green Linseed
Oil, Red Lead, Chinese Vermillion, Venetian
Red, American Vermillion, and Lamp Black, re-
ceived, and for sale by
J. LEADBEATER & son,
5th mo2l Stabler's Old Stand.
THEWING TOBACCO-Another supply of
~ that superior Golden Twist CHEWING
TOBACCO; also, Fannie Fern fine cut CHEW
ING TOBACCO, just received, and for sale by
WILLIAM A. HART,
No. 100. King street, cor. of Pitt.
r. Sign of the Golden Mortar. my IA
TINE SEGARS.-The subscriber has just re.
received large addition to his stock of
HAVANA SEGARS which now embraces some
very choice brands, 10 which he invites atten.
ton. JOHN A. MlLBURN,
my Is N. F.. Ger. oil King ard Wash-sts.
TYR IVA WARREN's Compound OF pure
IT, Cod Liver Oil, Phosphate of Lime and
Sugar of Milk, for the cure of Consumption,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Scroiula, &c, just received
at STONES Drug Store
my 10 opposite Marshall House.
DALM OF ORANGE FLOWERS, for Beau.
ID tifying the Complexion, Curing Diseases of
the Skin, Cleansing the Teeth, &c, Tor sale by
DR.. r. H. STABLER
my22 No los, King-st., cor, OF Washington.
FIRE PROOF PAlNTS-A full supply of
Il Blake's Buswells, and Meade's Fire Proof
Paints, on hand, and Tor sale in barrels and half
barrels, by J. LEADBEATER II son,
5mo22 Slabler's Old Stand
1tARB. AMMONIA, Flax Seed, White and
" Yellow Wax, Spermaceti, Epson Salts,
SIENNA, Magnesia, and Cream Tartar, received,
and for sale by PEEL, STEVENS CO,
my24 cor. OF King and Alfred SITS.
CtASTOR, Ethereal, Linseed, Lamp and
" Sweet Oil, for sale by
PEEL, STEVENS & CO.,
my % cor. of King and Alfred-sts.
CEGARS.--A large lot OF prime Havana
- SEGARS, part very superior, on hand, and
Tor sale by }. LEADBEATER 4 son,
5mo22 Stabler's Old Stand
DURE MEDICINAL WINE AND BRAN
DY, for sale by
PEEL, STEVENS & CO.,
my2 corner King and Alfred streets
T LIQUID HAIR DYE, the best preparation
in use, prepared by
DR. r. H. STABLER, Chemist,
my 90 No. 1865 King.st, cor. of Washington
WOOD HAIR RESTORATIVE, Bur
w nett's Pure Cod Liver Oil, Tor sale by
DR.. R H. STABLER,
my IS No los, King ST, cor. OF Washington
" EYSTONE STATE SAPONIFIER, or
IN Concentrated Lye, Just received, and for
sale by J. R. PlERPOlNT, No l72,
nv 10 s. F cor OF King and Wash.sts
VICTORIA REGIA.-Seeds of the Victoria
Y Regia, and other Aquatic Plants, very
choice varieties, received and for sale by
myl7 H. COOK Il CO, Sarepta Hall.
r YNCHBURG CHEWING TOBACCO, from
/ 4 the celebrated mandatory OF M. Lang
horne & Sons, always on hand and for sale at
my IS MILBURN'S Drug Store.
NSWEGO STARCH-A full supply, receiv.
J ed, and Tor sale by
nv 20 H. COOK Il CO. Sarep;a Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

BOOTS AND SHOES, FOR CASH ONLYM
TENRY L. SIMPSON, Agent tor SIZE
II PHEN K FIELD. will continue TO fur
nlsh BOOTS AND SHOES for cash only, at his
old stand, No. s North Royal srset. NH l3-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

"OUSEKEEPING ARTICLES. At No. Il
II ROYAL SrREET-Just received, Japsnrrd
Toilet Sets; Tin Plates and Jars; Cake Cutters
Wash Basins Dip ers; Buckets: Parker Ion'.
binarion Coffee Mills KNIFE Cleaners Bristol
Brick aud Powder: Whte.wash and Shoe Brushes
Sweeping and busting Brushes; Hair Brush',
and Combs, assorted; Plated Folks; Spoons AID
Ladies' Britannia Spoons, LadIrs Nc Buiani4
Ale OF Ice Pitchers Coffee and lea Pots; um
blers; Castors; Handsome Waters ard ed
Trays; Knife Boxes; Lemon Squeezers; Rolling
Pins; Beef Founders; Sugar Buckets Ice AWE,
Carpet Hammers and Tscks, with many other
articles too tedious 10 enumerate Call aud zee.
For sale at low prices, by ,,o>
apo JOHN T. 'hE'"h wv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

EGARS.--A large lot OF prime Havana
y SEGARS, part very superior, on hand, and
ior sale by }. LEADBEATER 4 son,
5mo22 Stabler's Old Stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

MORE NEW G00Do.-Just opened and
Nl selling cheap
Fancy Lawns, from 81 10 IS cents
Gnghams, splendid assortment
Berages. Berage neLaines and Challles
Fancy Prints, DeBazes
Summer Tweeds and Cassim.res. for Boys
wear; Bleached Cottons, an excellent article, 10
cts; Irish Linens, Diapers, and Towelllng; Cot
tonades. Denims, striped Osnaburgs; Hosiery
and Gloves, in every variety; with other season
able GOODS, which have been recently bought
on very favorable terms, TO which we invite the
attention of our friends.
nv IL BERKELEY Il SHACkLETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

NEW WALL PAPERS AND DECORA-
~ TlONS.-Just receiving at J. idCEfS,
40. 1877, North side Of hing street. the very latest
styles OF WALL PAPERS AND DECORA-
TONS, direct IRON the manufacturers, which
will be disposed of very low TO prompt purcha'
sers. Tmh 81 J. TACEY. b..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25
LUM BEK SARDS.

II EFRlGERA1 ORS, &c--A lot OF those eel.
II, ehfared Or kane's Rerigerators nave Just
arrived, that were so extensively used last sea-
SON. and acknowledged by all TO be the best in
use; also, Waterman's Patent yentilator, Up
right Stone Ware, and Chest Relrigerators, Wa
ter Coolers Tin Safes &c
ap6 H. |. GREGORY, No. lis Kingst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

nURE MEDICINAL WINE AND BRAN
DY, for sale by
PEEL, STEVENS & CO.,
my24 corner King and Alfred streets
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25
TEAS, LIQUORS AND TOBACCO.

DIDGELY, HAMPTON Il Co, WHOLESALE
IL DEALERS IN TOBACCO. IL, KING STREET
have IN store large stock OF the following
brands of TOBACCO
"Crumpton's' premium ID Jumps, in tin foil
- ). Hale's' Extra fue cured, IN fancy boxes
Game Cock" Twist, in tin foil
Dew Drop" Twist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

TARB AMMONIA, Flax Seed, White and
" Yellow Wax, Spermaceti, Epssm Salts,
Senna Magnesia, and Cream Tartar received,
and for sale by PEEL, STEVENS q Co,
my2 cor OF King and Alfred SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

NJ EGROES WANTED wish to purchase
~ any number of NEGROES, Tor which
will pay liberal prices. Those wishing 10 sell,
will do well TO call on me before selling, at nay
old stand, at West End, Alexandra, Va.
aug ls-dtf JOSEPH BRUIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

I lFE lNSURANCE-lf perfect security be
/ 4 desirable, the MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY affords IT IN great
er ratio than any other Company III the United
STATES having over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25
GROCERIES, &C.

lust RECEIVED and for sale by WASH
81 INGTON Il CO.
so boxes Brown Soap
10 Chemical Soap
65 bags Cofee--Rio, Java and Mocha
20 bbIs Yellow Sugar
S tierces Rice
IS half and quarter chests Gunpowder Tea
10 chests Black Tea Gin tin ioil)
Picked HOLSTERS and Salmon
A few bbls. superior Vermont Potatoes.
my6
~ A. MARBURY, WHOLESALE DEALER IN
FOREIGN aud DOMESTIC WINES
and LIQUORS, No. 9, North side OF King
street. 2nd door from Union street, offers for sale
Rectfed Whiskey; Old Rye do, all grades, some
very old and superior
French Brandy, various qualities
Domestic Brandy; Apple do; Cherry do
New England Rum; Peach Brandy
Holland Gin; Jamaica Rum; pure Spirits
Port, Sherry, Madeira, Malaga, and Champagne
Wines; Cordials; Ale; Porter, &c, &c.
mn
I IQUORS-We have just received, good
/ 4 supply of FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC
LIQUORS, consisting in part Of
20 bbls Rectitied Whisky
80 Proof do
Is one eighth casks Brandy
Half cask superior Henessey
S casks Burgundy Port Wine
Madeira
2 Sherry
Together with fine stock If Old Rye Wits
key, London Cordial, Gin, Cigars, Tobacco,
Teas, &c for sale by
mi IL. N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

OFFICERS.
II. W. Thomas, President. v. h. Massey. Treasurer.
+. Il. Robertson, Ice PrrSt T.. Ssngstrr, secretary
JAMES Z. CLOSE, Aciudyy anil G'n,rdi Ag'rt.
NH g3-cSdly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

VICTORIA REGIA.-Seeds of the Victoria
Y Regia, and other Aquatic Plants very
choice varieties, received and for sale by
myl7 H. COOK Il CO, Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

TASTOR, Ethereal, Linseed, Lamp, and
" Sweet Oil, for sale by
PEEL, STEVENS & CO..
nv % cor of King and Afred-sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

DIAN. W. Harris peoples Favorite"
Do do Luxury OF the People
Do do apricot"
Do do "Sultana"
Charles Fry's" b.. "A. B. Dabney's" lbs.
Magnolia -. Harper"
H J. Lewis's" y K Smith
Jones p Link" {" Henry GODDARD -
Eliza Logan Charles Asher" "
"Esmeralda' IL. W. Thompson" g
Coleman Il Cos" l2's
al r. Childres" los
Belle OF the South bs
WIN Lgon' J"
"Rosedale" "
With large stock of Imported, Domestic
aud German t'lGARS; SMOKING TOBACCO,
in hbls AID papers; powhatan PIPES; Glazed
Pipe Heads; Chalk Pipes; Scotch. Rappee, and
Maccaboy SNUFF, i'll kegs, bladders, papers,
and bottles; all Of which they offer 10 the trade
as low as they can be purchased in this or any
other market NH 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

T LIQUID HAIR DYE, the best preparation
IL in use, prepared by
DR. r. H. STABLER, Chemist,
my % No. 1865 Kingst., cor. of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

II YNCHBURG CHEWING TOBACCO, from
4 the celebrated mandatory Of M. Lang
horne & Sons, always on hand, and for sale at
nv IS MILBURN'S Drug Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

NSWEGO STARCH-A full supply, receiv.
ed, and for sale by
nv 20 H. COOK Il CO, SaTepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

TIRE PROOF PAlNTS.-A full supply of
Blake's, Buswel's, and Meade's Fire Proof
Paints, on hand, and Tor sale in barrels and half
barrels, by J. LEADBEATER II son,
5mo22 Slaber's Old Stand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

II EYSTONE STATE SAPONIFIER, or
IN Concentrated Lye, just received, and for
sale by }. X. PlERPolN No iI2,
myl2 s. F. cor OF King and Wash.sts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

yXIOOD'S HAIR RESTORATIVE, Bur.
w nett's Pure Cod Liver Oil, Tor sale by
DR.. r H. STABLER,
my IS No los, King ST. cor OF Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-25

DALM OF ORANGE FLOWERS, for Beau.
ID !ifying the Complexion, Curing Diseases Of
the Skin, Cleansing the Teeth, &c, Tor sale by
DR.. X. H. STABLER
my22 No les, King-st., cor. OF Washington.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-07-20

a loUNG DEvIL.-The Baltimore Re
publican gives the following as a few of
the exploits of the son of very respect
able citizen of that city. The Young VIII
iaIn IS only ID years of age:
Not long ago, a young Newfoundland
dog, the tavorte of his father, was Sc
curely tied by this young Nero, who satu-
rated the body with camphene or ethereal
oIl. and set fire to the inflaInabIe FLUID.
which bad the effect of roasting poor Tow
Zer until life became extinct, after the
endurance of the most intense agonizing
sutterlngs which the human mind can
conceive.
The young deamon being we'll pleased
at the result of this grand experiment in
cruelty, next endeavored to roast live his
htte sister, bright intelligent child,
about SIX years of age. Having pl;. rful-
~ bound her arms and legs with clothes
line, he placed her upon the cooking stove
IN the kitchen, heated 10 an intense de-
gree, III order 10 prepare dinner for the
family. The shrieks and yells of the ae-
onized little victim were fortunately heard
ty the mother, WHO rushed down ana re-
moved the poor child before she was fa-
tally injured. Toleration Of the younc
villains crimes had now ceased to be
virtue, and the father was engaged in
preparation to effect his removal to a
house Of Refuge, bot the hopeful youth
suddenly disappeared at night from his
home, and no tidings have been heard
from him since.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-07-20
The Birth Place of WASHINGTON.

ii Is perhaps known TO most of oul
readers that, III the year 1856, Colonel
Lewis w. Washington presented TO the
State OF Virginia, on certain conditions
i The ground comprising the birthplace of
GEORGE Washington and the graves of the
. Washington fumIIy. on the Wakefield es-
state IN the county of estmoreland, Va.
Ihls--estate was sold In 1913, by Colonel
George {. Washington (who derived il
from his father, William Augustine Wash
lDgton) to John Gray of Stafford county,
reservlng sixty feet square around the
birthplace, and twenty feet square around
the vault. Col. Lewis ". Washington
(son and heir-at-law of Col George c.
Washington presented these reservations
" TO the mother State of Virginia, in per-
petuity, on condition solely that the Stale
require the said places to be permanently
enclosed with an iron fence based on stone
foundations, together with suitable and
modest (though substantially tablets, to
commemorate to the rising generation
these notable spo.s." Governor Wise
accepted the donation, and addressed
letter to the legislature asking an appro-
prlation TO comply with the conditions.
which request after some delay was grant
ed, and the sum of $4,000 appropriated
for the purposes mentioned.
In fulf!ment of the objects for which
the appropriation was made, Gov. Wise
visited the county of WestmoreIand on
the 9th ultimo, for the purpose of sur
veying the ground on which ii is pro-
posed to erect this memorial to the Pater
Patri@. The birthplace is now mark
ed by the debris of a crumhling chimney,
and it IS overgrown by a ihicket of fig
trees, among which lies a marble tablet,
now broken IN three pieces, and bearing
The Inscription, Here. Oh the llth of
February, 1882, George Washington
was born" This slab was placed there
in 1915, by @. W. p. Curtis. About
mile from this spot lies the background
and vault which are inferred the remains
of the father, grandfather, and great
grandfather Of Washington. We learn
that it Is proposed suitably to enclose these
consecrated localities, and to attach to
them porter's lodge" in which shall
be installed a custodian of the grounds.
as well as guide for the visitors who may
make pilgrimage TO the Mecca of
American patriotism.-[ National Intel
uapfaT
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1858-07-20
Depressions of the Earth.

Surprise has been manifested and in
quirles have been made as TO the cause of
mountains, but the cause which Produced
the valleys or depressions of the earth is
just as much matter of wonder. Some
suppose-indeed it is a very general opin-
lon-that all the lower parts of the
earth's surface are covered with water,
hut lNls is not exactly so. Seas, lakes
and rivers are only lower than surround
ing lands, hg; there are many inhabited
portions Of our globe which are much low
er than some great seas and lakes. Thus
the waters of Lake Erie are about two
hundred feet highe. than the rich culiiva-
ted plains surrounding Lake Ontario, but
the latter lake is some feet lower than
these plains, and IS the receptacle of their
drainage waters. The most extensive
and wonderful depression of the earth is
IN Asia. Il is n vast region of about lS.-
goo leagues square itis occupied, to be
sure, mostly by the Caspian Sea, bu. II
also contains populous ciiies and extensive
cultivated districts situated IN depression
of three hundred and twenty feet below
the level Of the Black Sea.
IL IS an opinion pretty generally admit
ted by scientific men al the present day,
that the mountains have been formed by
the upheaving of their materials, and that
they have issued from the bosom of tho
earth The necessary consequence of a
vast upheaval would te the depression Of
another portion of the earth. Asia
abounds IN lofty mountains, and the vast
depression of the Caspian Sea and its ad-
Iacent plains is surrounded with great
mountain chains, hence il is supposed tha;
the elevation of these masses caused 4
consequent depression of the Caspian val
leys.- Scientific American.