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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

90 Sunday morning, row of six small
dwellings,, situated on the south of Mary
land avenue, between Third and Four-and-a-
Half streets, Washington, were destroyed by
fire. They were occupied by several poor
families, who, of course, have all suffered.
The property was owned by Mr.. McDermott,
cyacn manufacturer. That incendiarIes are
q. work is evident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

Ga To tie Voters Of FaWuier County,
FELLOW CITlzENs By the solicitation ofmany
klerds. have consented 10 become candidate
for the office of Commissioner OF the Revenue
in the Northeastern District. In offering my
self for that important office do not seek 1t as
an office of honor, but only in a Pecunlaty
point; and should II be the choice CT the
people TO elect me, will Try TO discharge the
duties OF the Office efficiently and satisfactorily.
JOHN I. KEYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

The Washington police guard have noun
It'd their new uniform. Ii is similar to that
worn in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

7 TAKE pleasure i'll stating 70 the farmers of
| Virginia, that last year experimental with
"Barlow's White Strawberry Potato with the
most gratifying result The yield was remark
able for uniformity III size. The flavor OF the
" hte Strawberry Potato, is IN my opinion, not
exceled, if equalled, by any other in the mar.
ket. The measure slightly exceeded that OF
the White Mercer. H. WADE
Fairfax Court House. Va, March Is, 1875
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
AUCTION SALES.

By 5. J. MCCORMICK--AUCTIoSEER
ygyOBACCO. CIGARS, STORE FIXTURES,
&c. Go. Thursday msrams nat, s.a
i,sf at lC O'clock wrl be sold at the store o..
Vim. II. Devaugan, OIL King street. al JUS SOCK
of Goods, consisting III part OIL
TOBACCO, CIGARS, TOYS. several dcz.a
..IassIARS with covers. STORE FIJI INES,
Hc &C Terms cash
The STORE RooM FOR RENT. ,-
SAML. J. MCCORMICK.
arsd,. AuctIoEeer.
nUBLIC SALE FOR TAXES-I shall pro-
coed to sell on Friday .fprtl 18th, 1875 81
u o'ciork, Tor cash, ct the Warehouse occupied
by {. NJ. Cas,leman, FIVE TONS OF IhoN, or
50 much as may be necessary 10 satisfy AK
bills due City Council OF Alexandria. Va by
English & Castleman, and James A. English and
E. NJ Castleman. JOHN FIELD
ap6-eord Collector \. ID.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
1 Under A decree of the Circuit Court Of
Loudoun County, rendered at It's October Term,
1857. in the cut OF Green VS.. Rose, we VIII sell
the following property at Public Sale, IN front
of the storehouse now occupied by j. ,. odeh
Co. in Aide in the County OF Loudoun, about
noon. on Tuesday, the Goth day Of dprlf' 1905
TRACT OF LAND in Prince William County
containing FORTY. EIGHT ACRES. Also The
entire interest of Israel Rose III another lkaoi
in Prince William County containing ruin
HUNDRED AND TWENTY.SENEN ASD
HALF ACRES.
The said last named interest of Israel Rose
being an undivided two-thirds OF SAID 10
acres, subject 10 the life estate OF his mother,
Mrs. Mary Rose.
The As acres and the 427t acres adioin each
other and formerly belonged to William Ros",
the father of Israel Rose. The AS acres are The
same which were conveyed by said VIM. Ro1e
and wife to Robt. Rose, and BY him TO SAID
Israel Rose
The 427I acres are the same devised by SAID
William Rose to his wife for life, and then TO
his sons-and of which said Israel Rose now
owns an undivided two.thrds, subject 10 the
said life estate-and it is the same on wnicn
said Mary Rose has resided. IL Is situated III
Prince William County, not far from Ald!e' De-
tween Aide and Haymarket, and adJolns The
lands of Samuel Simpsons heirs, and others.
TERMS One tenth of the purchase money oil
each shall be paid in cash on the day OF sa'e,
and the residue, in each case shall be DIVIDED
into three equal stalments-payable, one IN
six months one in twelve months, and one IN
eighteen months from the day OF sale, win m
terest thereon from that date.
The purchaser shall give his bond with good
personal security for the deferred lnstalmen's.
The title shall be withheld as further security,
and resale OF the property IN either case shall
be made upoG any failure OF the purchaser 70
comply with the terms
JOHN NJ. ORR, Comm r..
NJ HARRISON, ! OF Sale.
T ,rJoun coupty Va NH 23--pOts
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SPRING TRADE, 1853.

BIZ n, ID a NJ q CO.,
4 RE NOW RECEIVING their supply of
~ SPRING AND SUMNER DRY GOODS,
winch were purchased on the best terms, and Sc
lected with care, suitable for families generally.
DESTROYS of cultivating more OF the cash trade or
short time buyers, we offer our entire stock at
holessle or retail at such prices as will com.
pete with any other house. We respectfully
solicit an examination OF our stock. NH 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

~ GROVER 4 BAKERS CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHlNE.S-ig5 Broad
way, n. York; I37 Baltimore street, Baltimore;
Iron Hall, 3lS Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton, ID. c.
These Machines are now justly admitted TO
be the best in use for Family Sewing, making
new, strong, and elastic stitch, which will NoT
rip, even If every fourth stitch be cut Circu-
lars sent on application by letter.
NH 10 W2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

Death of an Eminent Free-Mason.
PHILADELPHIA, April 81. X. Mitchell,
Grand Master of the Masonic Grand Lodge,
died last evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

NEW STORE NEAR THE EPOT.-The
" undersigned have this day (March Isl,
1852 associated themselves under the name and
style of PAYNE, NEWBY 4 CO, for the
purpose of conducting a general GROCERY,
HARDWARE, DRY-GOODS, AND PRODUCE
BUSINESS. and are prepared 10 furnish dealers
at moderate prices for cash or Produce, ard 20
buy PRODUCE, BACON, LARD, &c.
With Railroad 10 our door, and ample Ware
house, Wagon yard, Platforms, &c, We invite 4
call from buyers and sellers.
INMAN H. PAYNE,
ROBT. c. NEWLY,
j. NJ RICKETTS,.
Warrenton, Va, NH lS-eolm'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

IT. McCORMICK'S IMPROVED REAP
ING AND MOVING MACHINE FOR lh5e.-
This rrrh reaouacj Machine, has proved superior
TO all other Reaping Machines, and is the onfyrF-
Ha6ic Machine now II use-as ali Kinds oil
Grass Of Grain can be Cut with it under almost
any circumstance without breaking down.
This Machine is simple, strong and durable
having an Iron Beam and Fine MalIeabLe
Iron Fingers, and can be run as close 10 the
ground as may be necessary, or raised TO any
required height. -,
Price of / Horse Machine al Baltimore Md g.
Sl5j: $3.50 cash and balance months with m
terest, or $50 cash 2 Horse Machine Sl4'E;
$40 cash and balance months with interest or
Sl35, cash.
PITTS PATENT SEPARATOR & HORSE
POWERS. lru,raafed 10 Ihresh and Clean INT
Tor the Granery or Market one Bushel OF Wheat
per Minute This Machine is superior to any
in the .Iarket-Price 800.
CFCASTINGS, &c, on hand
Iy7FARMERS rGntcd 10 act as .fgeniS.
Apply to or address K. T ELhlNT0N,
II5 West Pratt street, Baltimore, Md and
l43 Market street, Philadelphia Pa.
mn 5-W3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

S'PRING SUPPLY-The undersigned ale
- now receiving per Schrs. Lady Suffolk,
Statesman, Fairfax. Ann Pickerell, and Sails.
bury, from Philadelphia New York, and Boston,
their Spring supply of GROCERIES, Ii
QUORS, WINES, TOBACCO AND CIGARS,
comprising a general aud desirable assortment,
10 which they invite the attention OF the trade
generally. McVEIGH & CHAMBERLAIN,
mn 81 Prince street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

u JOINS ANBLEr respectfully announces him
self as candidate for the Office Of Clerk Of the
County Court of Fauquier.
Markham Station, Fauquier Co, Jan s-eotE
Essgn We are authorized to announce VIZ.
II JENNINGS for reelection 10 the Office OF Clerk
OF the County Court OF Fauquler County.
nh IJ-eotF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
Salem, Fauquier county, feb 5-eotE

IL To THE VoTERs or fAUaCIER CoUSTY.-
FELLOW CITIZENS i am before you as candI-
date for the Commissioner OF the Revenue, Tor
the North Eastern District. and respectfully ask
your support. JAMES ho"LEE'
Eauuuier NOV q--eo't
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

HIV'UIt y Ut. II"y'''
The specifications of DR.. Hare and J. odam,
having been submitted to me, have found the
composition of matter on which they are founded
20 be highly heterogeneous and ternlentabe com.
pound. containing the essentials OF fertilizer OF
Inc highest character, and also the food for sus-
tanning crops to the time oil their maturing.
regard this enterprise OF manufacturing a
guano instead OF importing II, practical and
important undertaking. favorably affecting the
interests of our common country.
Respectfully, A. A. HAYES, VI. u.
aft, If Massachusetts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

10000 R R5sos4D .s5 .ss at my SG H ss.
sery, near Washington. The above Trees are
all OF fine growth, and OF inc best select fruit.
Also, a general assortment OF ORNAMEN-
TAI, EVERGREEN, SHADE, and FRUIT
TREES. The Shade and Evergreen Trees are
OF particularly fne growth and appearance.
Catalogues sent, OF application, through the
Post Office. JOSHUA PIERCE.
an lit. near Washington, ID. c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

More OrTRAGEs IN WAsHlNGToS.-Satur-
day night, eve as it was one of the most z lori
Gus and inspiring Of the Christian festivals
especially sacred to feelings and works OF
kindness and human brotherhood, was per-
verified to uses that make angels weep but
demons triumph. Preliminary investiga-
tons bad yesterday before Justice Dom In
plica,o several young men in crimes on
Saturday night Of highway robbery and
murder committed in the northern suburbs
of Washington.
Between nine and ten o'clock several young
men went up Fourteenth street, and when
near y. street stopped at the grocery store OF
Mr.. Moore and there called tor cigars and
drinks, the former of which being supplied
them they helped themselves and walked of
without Offering to pay. As this had been
done before Mr.. NJ. seemed satisfied 10 get of
on terms so easy. After this the party pur.
sued their way northward, and when near
S. street overhauled q young Uan named
Cornell, living at the Columbian College,
whom they questioned closely as to his resi-
dence, &C., aud at length demanded money
of him. lie complied 80 far as to give them
quarter of dollar and one cent, when they
demanded more, to which be demurred, when
one of the party advanced add put pts.
tol to his head whilst the others proceeded
to rob his person. They stripped hin ot DIS
watch and breastpin, and rited his pockets
of all the money, two or thro dollars or so,
which they contained. They then CON
menced denuding him of his clothes, but
streng tightening his appeals some OF the party,
dissauded the others from further plunder.--
OF the parties who did this Mr.. Cornell
Yesterday identified two, William johnson
and George Johnson, residents of the North
ern Liberties.
About an hour afterwards Frederick Man
ayette and Marcellus Stops, sou OF Mr..
Richard Stops, iormerly of Alexandria,
Val Ia messenger in the Treasury Depart
ment) were in company walking westwardly
along New York Avenue, and when arrived
at Ninth street the latter was stopped by
four or five young men, one OF whom, ldenti-
fed as the VIM. johnson above mentioned,
placed his hand violently on Stoops's should
or, and commenced an alteration. Man
ayette tried TO break his companion away,
hut 10 q moment or two StoOps was shot.
The wound was in the breast, near the third
rib, and produced death in six or eight min
utes. He was about nineteen years OF age
Ia short time the matter was communlca-
ted to the police. and several young men were
arrested, of whom the two aforementioned
were part, and three others, Van Loman
johnson, Augustus 1eissler, and Robert
Snuihh They were Yesterday eXa lucd
before Justice Dom, who remanded the whole
party Except Squibb, who was discharged
t. iaIl for further examination to-day, at
which it is understood pretty complete de-
velopment will be made. A Ccroner's jury
was also held yesterday, which IMPLICATED
uniy VIM. Johnson ia this murdcr.--N0t Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
BENZ. R. BARLOW.

ChantilIy, Fairfax County, ap l-eo3;'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

NEW SPRING GOODS-W 4 A. MUR-
N ray, Merchant TaiIors, No. IO3 hing S.,
have received their SPRING AND SUMMER
STOCK, to which they would call the attention
of their customers, and the public generally.
NH 26
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

Upon examining the composition oil the best
Peruvian Guanos | can perceive no ground for
assuming il 10 be the best that can be made
On the contrary. there is always present more
or less of supertuous matter, sometimes IN
large quantity. The composition proposed by
Odam Il Hare's Patent, is, in my estimation. SUI
perior 10 that of the best Guanos or 10 any 9TH
er artificial manure OF which | nave heard, and
| think myself the more entitled to give this
positive option, from the unlocked for results
of the action OF suphuric acid on animal matter,
which obtained III experiment, but which were
anticipated by the Patent IN question.
Respectfully Yours. JAMES {. BOOTH.
Certificate of Professor Frazer
At the request OF parties interested, nave no
hesitation in stating my opinion, that the mode
of preparing an artificial manure, by acting
upon animal matters by suIphurc acid, as de-
tailed in DR.. Hare's Patent, and mixing the re-
snliinA substance with animal, charcoal and
phosphate OF Lime, is correct in theory and al.
though have had no opportunlty OF testing tae
manure thus formed practically, | have no
doubt that manure formed by the mixture OF
these ingredients in proper proportions would
be- found at least 10 equal IN It's effects the best
GUano JOHN r. FhALEh.
November %, 1856.
It's put up in bags OF one hundred ard fifty
pounds each. and sold AT S45 per nett ton.
JOHN l.. MIFFLlN, Sole Agent,
l3a South Wharves, above Walnu, ST., Phil'a.
NH 12-,EIn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

We hope the papers of the Valley of Nir-
GINA, to which this object is Of the greatest
interest, will republish tie above statement.
We are pleased to know that the members
of the Legislature and Congress from that
section of the State, have already taken hold
of the subject, and are using their best en-
deayors 10 behalf Of Alexandria.
At recent meeting Of the You've MEMS
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION in Washington, the
following gentlemen were elected az dele
gates to the Cow ention of similar associa.
tons to be held in Charleston Is. c. on the
18th of this month: I. j. Magruder. David
IL. Wood, Jos. II. Bradley, jr., L. Richards,
W. Chauucey Langdon, R. I. Morsell, sam-
uel a. Young, VIM. J. Rhees, E. B. Tucker,
j. Hall Moore, Delegates from the North
and West will meet those from Washington
&C.. at Baltimore on Wednesday, the l4th
instant, and take the Norfolk steamer that
afternoon. The fare has been reduced by
the liberality of NJ. n. Falls esq, President
Of this line, to $50 Tor the round trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

l3Q South Wharves, above Walnut Sc, PhlI'a.
mu 22-wim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

COUNTY CoURr.-The April term OF the
County Court for this county, commenced yes
terday. A number of ordinary licenses were
granted and all the justices summoned to at
tend to-day to grant licences to retail liquor
The sheriff gave new bond under penalty
of $4,000. A nolle prosequi was entered
in the case of VIM. II. Rogers, charged with
petit larceny.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-18
La w NI'ELLIGENCE.

SUPERIOR CoURT-Before Hon. 2. Collins Lee Judge
The following business was transa ted yesterday:
Christian Shearstein Charles Brinkmeyer An action
on an open account Judgment of non pros Warrington
for plaintiff; Prick for defendant.
Columbus W. Ford as. A. b. Robinson and B. G. Harris
plaintiff for compensation clerk Jury out at the adj
ournment of Court Brent and Poe for plaintiff Dobbn
and Talbot for defendants.
Assignment for to-day from 24 to 267 inclusive
COURT OF COMMON PLEAs.-Before Hon. VIM l.. Mar
SHALL Judge The following business was transacted yes
terday:
John Dolan Us. Patrick Wheelan-an appeal from Jus
tice Morrison. Dismissed.
John F. Pickrell Thaddeus Mabee-an appeal from
justice Lawder Judgment reversed.
William Z. Hanson Francis Wild-an appeal from
Justice Root. Dismissed.
Matthias Meeter and wife John Harrigan-an appeal
from Justice Bixler. Judgment reversed
Assignment from so to SO inclusive, appeal docket
CIRCUIT COURT OF THE UNITED STATEs-Before Hon
VIM Fell Giles Judge The following business was trans
acted yesterday:
Edward Remington and others u.s. Samuel Wilderson
exceptions to trustees report of sale overrued and order
passed for the ratification of the sale N Williams and
Schiey for complainant, c. F. Mayer for respondent
Adjourned until Saturday morning.
/ CIRCUIT COURT FOR BALTIMORE CITY-Before Hon VIM
George Krebs, Judge. The following business was trans
acted yesterday:
In the of Boudn and others and Rogers and 9th
ers u.s. The Mayor and City Council and ohersbefore re
ported-the motion to dissolve the Injunction heretofore
granted was further argued by c. F. Mayer for the con
piainants Argument concluded and case submitted to
the Court.
CRIMINAL CoURT-Before Hon. Henry Stump Judge
The appeal docket for violations of city ordinances was
called, but there was ready for trial
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1858-05-18
BY F. w. KENNETH 4 co.

Ta TRUSTEES SALE.-By virtue of a de-
I cree of the Circuit Court for Baltimore CITY, pas ed
IN cause wherein Jacob Messersmith is complain
ant, and Andrew Schaubla and Alexander B. Davidson
are defendants the undersigned Trustee will offer for
sale, at public auction the premises, on WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON, the second day of June at four O'Clock
the following property, viz:
All that LOT OF GROUND, with the IMPROVEMENTS
thereon situate and lying in the city of Baltimore aore
said which is thus described Beginning the same at
the corner formed by the intersection of the south side
Pratt street and the side of Emory street. and
ming thence, binding Pratt street. westerly eighteen
feet nine inches thence southery, parallel with Emory
street, seventy feet to three feet alley thence cas-
ery, binding said alley eighteen feet nine inches to
Emory street, and thence northery, binding on Emory
street seventy feet to the place of beginning Subject
to the payment of the yearly rent of sixty dollars and
ninety four cents payable hale yearly the first of Jan
uary and July in each year, being the ground de
Schauba to the said Jacob Messersmh dated the ID day
of April 1857 and recorded the land records of
hmore city, in Lber f. d. No 124 folio 2l9 &C. and is
the same ground which was by ndenture of assign
ment dated the 4h day of April 1857 and recorded among
the land records of Baltimore city aforesaid, in Iber
d. No 133 folio AS &c. assigned and transferred by the
said Andrew Schauba to the said Alexander Davidson
SUBJECT TO the said mortgage from the said Andrew Schaub
la to the said Jacob Messersmith.
The improvements consist of three story brick Dwell
LlNGHOUSE, with a twO-story brick back building,
known as No. 377 The first story of the front house is
htted up for and has been used as Store.
The terms of SALE prescribed by the said Decree
One half cash. and the balance in three months with in.
rest from the day of SALE TO be secured by note with
dorsement satisfactory to the Trustee
EDWARD ISRAEL, Trustee
No. 7, Tract House
Fayette street, Charles st
F. W BENNETT & Co
my11- 2awt29&dts Auctioneers
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LATEST NEWS.
TELEGR A M S
ECEIvED ATTHE OFFICE OF THE
DAILY EXCHANGE.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OFTHE NORTH AMERICAN

QUEBEC MAY 1.-THE steamer North American arrived
off River Du Loup 10 O'Clock this morning She has
Liverpool dates to the 5th of May.
The steamer North Star arrived on the LIST instant
and the steamer America on the Sd.
The debate Parliament resolution relative to the
government of India processing
resolution endorsing the union of the Danuban Prin
majority
The French Legislature has adopted the budget lately
submitted by the Government.
The ENJOYS of the leading powers have requested the
German Diet to consider the proposition of Denmark rea
tive to the Duchies.
collision occurred on St Georges Channel between a
steamer and bark both of which sunk causing the loss
of 80 lives
The schooner George, bound on the Niger expedition,
foundered in the channel and seven lives werelost.
The grain crops of France promising, but bread
suffs firmer
England has made formal demand on Naples for in
demnty for the Imprisonment of the English Engineers
India letters state that Nena Sahb reinforced and
about to commence offensive operations against the British
MARKETS.
CottonSales three days "a 900 bales All qualities
have slightly advanced Sales spectators 5000 bales
and 900 bales for export Market buoyant Breadstus
The market is steady Flour is dull.-Oho 22s. Cd "a
24s Cd; Western Canal 2s @2ls. Cd; Philadelphia and
Baltimore 2ls Cd. G22s. Cd. Wheat is quiet Red 6s "a
6s. ID. White, 7s(G7s. Cd. Corn quiet; White slightly
advanced Sales at 34s. D34s. 3D. Provisions Market
steady Beef dull and prices S. lower. Lard firm at 57s
Bacon is firm.
PRoDUcERosin is dull at As 3d. Turpentine is steady
at AS Sugar is firm. Rice is quiet Linseed oil 30s "a
3Os. Cd.
LONDON MARKETs-Sugar closed buoyant at an advance
of Cd.
MONEY MARKET-LoNDoN, Wednesday morning-The
Funds improved to-day under the satisfactory statement
nj tbn Exc baSh
creased demand the discount market the rates ranging
from * to 2H. Heavy payments due Tuesday were
met without embarrassment
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