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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19
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,,Ds,roit, couple Of ambitious Alder
" hose heroic souls would emulats their
men, NELL, r tvpes, have entered into compsti-
sooss ~ ,eetb versus legs. One undertakes to
hoD . u dry crackers, while the other-a
col ell hsn;lt western style of Aldermsn--goes
th'n v' siyen point, 2,4OO feet. to the Miobi-
i nso E,ehsnge, and back. The Advertiser
ssys:- .,,,. ,es,b have beeo exam.
;..d 6led, and placed in tip-top condition
ms m,nnebing dry crackers, by . tooth fan-
io s, and the prospect lie. the dry cracker
market Ss,' will be exceedingly lively for lew
amsn,. Legs has made close estimate
wv lDv expects to perform his feat in four min
su. The question ia. can the Alderman
u. v;ni and swallow two crackers minute!-
sEas nardes, and most difficult condition tor
III, as' Alderman is,'s be is to do il without
Wv ns,b;op tc drink during the performances.
=: an ioducsment for him to do his beat,
Snssyer, he is promised something to take
:mmedi.tely after be WINS"
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DIED

After long illness, on the 2lst day Of April,
=, Green View, Fauquier County, Va, Mrs.
rurIINE W. RICHARDS, widow of Henry
grnards, deceased, aged So years, months,
'"J 61ays. She survived her brother, the late
.r,buy Lee, two months and eleven days
Her suherings were very great, but borne with
c,ris,lan ioItltude. She was not heard once TO
nurmur against the dealings OF Providence In
her case; but always expressed her readiness to
ad,part, and be with Christ" and she was re.
pesiedy heard 10 say that "her Saviour smiled
and babe her come"
In fredericksburg, Va, on the 10th instant,
Mr.. HANNAH RUDD, the venerable mother
Of Capt, John Rudd, United States Navy, in the
sist year of her age.
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AIM ANAC.
PORT or ALEXANDRIA-MAY Is

ARRIVED.
Schr. Caroline Anderson, Boxer, New York,
to Borden Mining Co.
Schr Mart ma Collins, Collins, New York TO
T. J. Mehafey. -.
Schr. Ann Eliza, Matthews, New York, TO /.
J Mehafey. -,
Schr. Oregon Lowell, Troy, 10 D. q. Meade.
Passed up 10 Washington, Schr. r. NJ Dur
field, Jones' Portland
Schr. Anduconda, --, passed upto ASH
ington.
Schr. Sarah Faulkner, Terrell, Troy, coal by
I. j. Mehatiey.
Schr. Charles D. Hollock, HodEinson, New
York, coal b T. j. Mehafey.
Schr. Timothy Pharo, Cranmer, New York,
coal by I. j. Mehafey
Schr. George and Emily, Nickerson, Bath,
coal by I. J. Mehatiey
MEMORANDA.
Schr,. A. w Brown, Endcott and ). Z.
Rupyou, Endicott, from this port, arrived al
Boston, 18TH inst.
Schrs. r Knight, Endcot,, for Georgetown,
and Ann Pickrell, Dukes for this port cleared
at Philadelphia, 18th inst 49,;
Scbr. Jas. VI. Bayhs, Thompson, from 'hIs
nort. arrived at Providence, l4th INST
Schr. Daniel Brown, Head, tor this port SAIL
ed from Fall River, l4th inst.
Schr. Naiad Queen, Hulse, hence al I'VE"
York 18th inst -
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COM EHCIAL.
the N arkets.

BAlrIxoRE, May ls.-Flour is steady; How
ard street and Ohio 81 374; City Mills 4.oO!0
S4I2.. Wheat is firm and unchanged; fair to
good red lO36lO7c.; good to prime white l2CI6
1900. Corn is variable; white 59S62c; yell
low 64a67c. Provisions are dull and nominal )
bulk Pork 6t6Stc.; Bacon 7tG9tc. Whiskey
j, dull al 20G40lc.
New YORK. May ls.--Flour is heavy, with a
partial decline of SC; sales OF $500 bills, State
$3.956$4lo; Ohio $4.306$445; Southern
$.456$4.7O Wheat is firm; sales Of 5000
bush; Indiana white $l.O33; Chicago spring
sl6s2c. Corn is buoyant sales unimportsnt;
white 7lla73c.; yellow 75c. Pork is dull and
nominal for mess Beef is steady, at $l2.5'a
$3.50 for Chicago repacked Lard Is dull, at
lo4Gll4c Whiskey is hrm at 2lc. Stocko
are lower and dull Cumberland Coal Co. II.
Mo. is s53 Sterling Exchange is steady at
l09iGll0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

|HINA, GLASS, &c.-R. II. MILLER
u son Il CO. are now receiving per Ship
Neptune from Liverpool their SPRING SUP
PLIES OF EARTHENWARE, consisting OF
Blue Edge, Painted, and White Granite OF the
best make.
Their stock of GLASSWARE is very com
plete, being selected with great care, and upon
the best terms, from the Eastern and Western
manufactures.
FRENCH CHINA DINNER and TEA
SETS, IN White Gold Band and Decorated, in
great variety; also, Vases, Gard Baskets, &c
Country Merchants aud others respectful
" requested 10 call and examine our stock, be
fore purchasing elsewhere, as We are determln'
ed to sell GOODS as low as any regular I'm
porting House in the country.
3 mo 2t-eo3W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

VNHE MARSHALL HOUSE.. r. GRiGS.
BY, Prqpristor..-The MA RSHALL
HOUSE is iayorably known to the travelling
community, and most respectfully announce
to nv friends, and the public generally that
am prepared for the reception Of visitors.
MY BED. ROOMS are large and well furnIsh'
ed; my SERVANTS polite and attentive my IA
BILE supplied with every delicacy of the season,
and nv BAR with the choicest LIQUORS. In
fine no pains shall be spared to render my guests
comfortable.
r. PoRTERs and 0NsIBUsEs regular in attsn-
dance at the arrival and departure OF cars and
boats Very respectfully, ,
nv 5-eOlm }. X. OhlOoni'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The last mail from Great Britain brought
very discouraging accounts Of the freight mar.
ke,s. Vessels OF all kinds and all nations were
never so scarce in England, while the offerings
OF lreights were rarely ever so light. Vessels
suitable for the Deal trade were offering at from
e. l5s to H3 l5s according to ports.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The demand for Horses is becoming quite
good in New York, and The prices realized fol-
them on Saturday at Herkness sale, was much
better than Tor months past. The catalogue
embraced fifty horses. Among those sold was
pair of stylish bay horses, for $3.50; roam
horse sold Tor $ll3. and others at $3.50, S2OO
&c A Clarence coach, which was said to have
cost 81 900, was sold at $475. A few days
since the trotting horse captain" was sold
To- 46OO
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AUCTION SALES.
BY c. w. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BY {. w. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
INTENSIVE SALE OF SUPERIOR ROSE
IL WOOD PIANO FORTE. CABINET FUR
NIIURE, GILT FRAME MIRRORS SILK
AND DAMASK CURTAINS, VELVET Ayr
BRUSSELS CARPETS, &c.-On 7hwsdal
uuraing, May goth, at 10 clock, and continuing
daily al thai hour, until the whole is disposed
OF, shall sell, by virtue Of deed OF trust from
n. Freeman. dated March 3lst, and recorded
April 10, 1926, all and singular the goods and
chattrIs. HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FUR
NITURE. enumerated IN the schedule annexed
TO said deed, and embracing every article o
Household and Kitchen Furniture contained II
the Ebbet House, situated OH r. between 18th
aud 4th streets, consisting of a very extensive
collection OF superior Pa:lor, DInns.room
Chamber Furniture, &c, SUCH as
Elegant Rosewood seven-octavo Piano Forte, by
ChIckering
Elegant French plate, gilt-frame Mantel, Pier,
and Oval Mirrors, OF various sizes and
styles
Superior rosewood and walnut crimson plush.
covered French Tete.atee Sofas
Suite OF rosewood Parlor Furniture, finished in
crimson and gold brocatelle comprising
two Tete-a-tete Sofas, two Arm Chairs,
and eight Parior Chairs
Suites OF handsome walnut figured damask coz.
cred raror Furniture, consisting OF two
Sofas, two Arm Chairs, Rocker. and
four Parlor Chairs
Handsome walnut Whatnots Etageres, and
Book.stands, OF various patterns
Beautiful marble Top Centre, Sofa, and Side Ia
bles III rosewood walnut and mahogany
Elegant brocatele, damask and lace Curtains,
throughout the house, with guilt Cornce,
Cords, Tassels, &c, complete
Superior Velvet, English, Brussels, and Three
ply Carpets, throughout the house
Brussels and Venetian hall and stair Carpets
OilcIoth. Rugs. Stair Rods and Eyes
Splendid rosewood, walnut and mahogany mar
bic top Dressing Bureaus and Wash.
stands Wardrobes
Jenny Lind and French Bedsteads
Fine painted Cottage Sets, with and without
marbles
Solid cherry Bedsteads, Wardrobes and Wash
stands OF superior make
Painted Wardrobes, Bedsteads, and Washstands
Superior curIed hair Mattresses
Fine Feather Beds, Bolsters and Pillows
Very extensive lot of superior Blankets, Mar
settles Quilts, Comforts, Bedspreads
Sheetng, Bolster and Pillow Slips
French China, marbed and granite Toilets Sets
Mahogany hair spring Sofas, Rockers, Arm,
and Side Chairs
Book cases. Writing. Desks, Arm Chairs
Silver-plated Casters Waters Tea and Coffee
Urns, Spoons, and Forks
Walnut and mahogany extension, breakfast,
card, and side Tables
Superior oak cane-srat Dining Chairs
French China and granite Dinner, Dessert, and
Tea Service
Block TIN Urns, Chaiing Dishes, and Dish Covers
Radiator, open CRATE, and air tight Stoves
Together with general assortment OF every ar
ticle in the housekeeping line.
TERMS $50 and under cash; over $50, and
not excee ling 300, SO and 80 days; over 800,
|, 2, g. and months, for approved endorsed
notes, bearing interest
JOHN A. LINTON, Trustee.
C. w. BOTELER, Auct
The HOUSE is Tor rent. Inquire OF 1. J.
FISHER, esq, at McGure's Auction Store.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Al New York, there are considerable amounts
Of new Treasury notes on the market for sale
Al Tag y cent. premium for the a and d y
cents The transactions are quite large. The
S y cents, which are in small supply, sell at !
a y cent. Several propositions have been
made to the Secretary of the Treasury for the
reissue OF the three millions which have been
paid i'm for duties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The decrease in the shipment Of wheat and
corn from this country to Great Britain for the
last year, is very large while Of -four and Germ
meal the shipments have Increased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

T ARGE SUPPLY OF PAPER HANG
INGS-S. p FRANKLIN has Just re-
celved al his new store corner OF 9th ard ID
streets. fifteen cases OF French and American
PAPER.HANGlNGS, in every variety, style,
and price, which, added 10 his former stock,
makes his assortment larger and more complete
than can be found elsewhere in the District OF
Columbia Tney will be sold. at wholesale or
retail, at a small advance on cost prices.
WASHINGTON nv l3-eo3S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

TOR HOUsEkEEPERS.-We invite the
attention OF Housekeepers to large as
sortment OF EnameIled Sauce Pans and Enam-
eIled Preserving Kettles, an article combining
chespness with excellence, received direct from
the factory They, with many other articles
useful in housekeeping, will be sold low by
BARLEY Il TRIPLETT,
nv Is 4l4 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Various German societies had May Fes'
,ival, near Washington, on Monday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

MAY FLIES These annual visitors have
made their appearance, though 10 smaller
numbers and later than is usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

INOR SALE-A large steam FLOUR MILL,
located on Smiths Wharf, Baltimore-has
SIX pair OF best French Burrs, Steam Engine,
and Machinery, in first rate ORDER ready for i'm.
mediate operation Wafer is supplied by an
Artesian Well OIL the premises-beng located
IN the water in the centre OF trade. This Mil
has ever, facility OF manufacturing at the
cheapest rates. Grain is delivered from the
vessel at the Mill door-the cost OF fuel and
repairs is less than most Mills (about Baltlmore)
pay for hauling. This is very favorable OPP
portunity 10 go into business ProveFbiaily
s,fe For further information as 10 terms, &c,
which will be liberal, address
LITTLE Il SIMMS, Wholesale Grocers,
81, South Gay street, Baltimore.
A good farm will be received in exchange.
Baltimore, my l4-eoH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

a UCTION HOUSE, No. ll2 Kss STREET
~ Just received fresh supply OF ID KY
GOODS. We name in part, Lawns Mourning
Goods, Ginghams, Counterpanes, Bobbinetts,
Swiss Muslins Collars, Sleeves Cuffs, Mourn
ing do, Diaper Cambria, Dotted Swiss Muslin,
plaid Cambrics, Wool flaids, Fancy Shawls,
Insertings, Laces, Shifting Linen, Apron Check
Handkerchiefs, Kid Gloves, Cotton, Thread
Wool Cashmere Doeskin do, Combs, Razor
Strops, and great variety OF other 'ooas 700 Ok,
numerous TO mention. all OF which we will sell
30 per cent less than any other house this side
OF Philadelphia.
We also call the attention Of Country Mer-
chants, strangers, and others, 10 our lot OF
BOOTS and SHOES-Ladies' Slippers, Jefer-
| sons, &c.
We are in weekly receipt Of fresh Goods, OF
all descriptions Auction every night, commeh'
cling at "a o'clock POISAL x STUMP,
Il2 King street, Alexandra, Va
TAYLOR 4 CO., Auctioneers. APP
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

EJGROVER " BAKERS CELEBRATED
FAMILY SEWING MACHINES-495 Broad
way. ~ York; 1877 Baltimore street, Baltimore;
Iron Hall, 3lo Pennsylvania Avenue, Washing
ton, d. &.
These Machines are now justly admitted to
be- the best in use for Family Sewing, making
a new, strong, and elastic stitch, which will Sor
rip, even if every fourth stitch be cut. CIrcu-
lars sent on application BY letter.
NH l9-W3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

ECEIyED THIS DAY AT GEORGE
II, SIGGERS' Book and Periodical Store, OPP
pUS.te G0-ate CbiCe.
Graham's Magazine for lune, 2jc.
Nick Max for June ii you want TO see some
thing funny call and procure copy, price l6c.
New York Ledger, n. Y. Mercury, New York
Weekly, Balou's Pictorial, Waverly Magazine,
Flag, Saturday Evening Post, LeslIe's lllustra-
ted News, Weekly Novelette,.
All the Magazines for Tune on hand, and
every thing else in the cheap Book and Periodi-
cal line. my q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

INSURANCE COMPANY affords il in a great
er ratio than any other Company in the United
States, having over
2,7OO,OsO DOLLARS CAPITAL,
Besides having paid over one million OF dollars
in dividends 10 policy holders, to whom all the
profits belong.
Dividends are made and paid annually, which
is much more desirable than once in FIVE years
or than making them annually, and not paying
them during the lite of the member.
The undersigned, has long acted for the Com.
pany. aud all losses have been honorabIy adj
iusted and promptly paid. have an acquaIn'
lance with most other Companies doing business
on this continent and shall be happy to give amy
Information in my power 10 those desiring Life
Insurance Books and blanks furnished gratis.
J. C. LEWIS, Office 492
Seventhst below General Post Office.
BOARD oF REFERENCE IN ALEXANDRIA
William Bayne, esq, r. +. Wilmer, esq.
Francis l.. Smith, Z" Robert Crupper,
Cassius +. Lee, James +. Close,
William Miller, K. I. Cross,
Robt | T. Wilson. John West,
FL MURPHY. NJ d., Physician
We have me CONTINENTAL FIRE IN
SURANCE COMPANY. of New York, capital
S5OU,OUO, besides large surplus. II gives an
nual dividends TO policy holders without their
mourning anv liability. Drrldends last year ~
per cent. Also several other good Companies
with ample means, that pay all losses prompt
ly. Consult your own interest and investigate
Office as above Washington. my 5-eolm'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

nUBLIC SALE-Wil be sold at the Law
ern OF Samuel Cats, West End, Fairfax
county Va, on Saturday, the 29h day Of May
1855, at II o'clock NJ, three likely YOUNG
SLAVES, two GIRLS and BOY. These
Slaves belong jointly to the estate of John X:
Rogers, dec d., and John H. Zones: Terms OF
sale, cash. LORENLo koUEho'
Admir-. OF the estate of Jno. r. Rogers, deed
J. + ZONES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19
Fairfax county. my 3-2awts
BYS J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

BY s. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
positive SALE OF STOCks-M II o.
clock, NJ, on Saturday. the 22nd OF May IN
front of the Mayors Office, in Alexandra i
will sell without reserve, ninety.eight shares OF
the capital stock OF the BANK oF ALE .1,n,
PIKE STOCK. O. FAIRFAX, Executor
nv l3-dts oil lhomas aHlaA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

4 YOUNG MAN capable OF teaching the
~ various branches OF English, together
win Latin, French, and Drawing. wishes SIT
uatlon as teacher IN pTlvae family. Best re-
ferences as 10 character AMI capacity given
Address Box l52, Alexandria, Va
my l3-eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19


MORE NEW RO0KS.-Bancroits History
vi OF the United states, vol. 7th, octave,
clotn, price 1925.
The New York Pulpit in the Revival OF 1898,
a memorial vol of Sermons, vol. l2mo., 81.
Dear Experience, Tale, by Ruffnl, author
of doctor Antonio illustrated by John Leech,
of the London Punch" l2mo. CLOTH 81.
Woman, her Mission and Life, by AdolPhe
Mound, ID. d.. translated from the French, with
biographical sketch OF the author, and per-
trait from steel, Soc.
Glmpses of Jesus, or Christ exalted in the
affections of his people, by W. P Baltern 63c
Search of Truth. a manual OF instruction con-
corning the way OF salvation, by James Craik
Rector OF Christ Church, Louisville, Ky, vol
l2mo. cloth, 75c. For sale by
JAS ENTWlSLE & son,
nv is No. 81, king-street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

A LEXANDRIA CANAL COMPANI.-An
~ adjourned general meeting OF the compa-
ny, will be held at the Council Chamber. in
The city OF Alexandria, on the "a Monday, (l4th)
o. June next, at | o'clock, a. VI.
NV 4-2awtd W G.. YEATON, Sec y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

MORE NEW BO0KS.-The History Of Mn
wi nesoia, from the earliest French Explora-
ions TO the present time, by Edward Duttield
Neil, Secretary of the Minnesota Historical So
ciety, one volume, octave price $3.50.
Life Of Hugh Miier.-Ihe Life and Times OF
Hugh Miller. by Thos ~ Brown, 81.
LiHy Hhus Romance, by Edward Goodwin,
800.
A further supply of DR.. Buchnel's Sermons,
1925 Just received BY
nv1a ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

VALUABLE LOT OF GROUND FOR
v SALE am authorized 10 sell the LOI
OF GROUND, Immediately south OF the Ma
chine Shop OF the Orange and Alexandra Rail
road Com pany The lot fronts about IS feet
81 inches on Henry street, and extends through
the whole square TO Patrick street. Terms,
easy. lap sO-tf] l. LOUIS KINZER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

In the neighborhood of Wyoming, Diuwid-
die county, the chincb bug is committing Sc
rious depredations upon the wheat crop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

An ordinance bas been passed in Norfolk,
levying a capitation tax OF st, on every Tree
white male inhabitant over p years old.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

EFRIGERAToRS AND WATER COOL
II, ERS-we have just received large as
sortr,.n, of he above articles, Of the most APP
proved construction. Our Refrigeratork We
believe, are no, surpassed by any others aHdw
invite the especial attention Of all who de'ue 4
choice article Just now receiving
Avery large assortment OF Cabinet FURNITURE
and other Housekeeping Goods,
McGREGOR l. CO., House furnlshers'
No. $50, Seventh street.
Washineton an l9-eohW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

my 4-TS&ds
r. The above sale is postponed to Monday,
3la inst, at the same hour and place.
INV ,5-2awts j. A. +.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Cargo sale of Sugar and Molasses, impor
ted by B. II. Lambert, will take place to-day
on the Long Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

TOBACCO FACTORY BURNED.-The extensive
Tobacco Factory of Messrs. Lancaster and
Roberts, in Petersburg, was destroyed by fire
on Monday night, about half past twelve
o'clock. The loss is estimated at $4,000,
which is partially insured in the A!beuarls
Office, Charlottesville, Va, aud the Quaker
City office, in Philadelphia The hre Is sup
posed to have been the work OF an incendiary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Wv PALE AND AMBER ALE, Man
\ n ufactured at No. 2s3, King street.
neht door 10 ONeal's Tavern-The subscribers
now offer to the public, very superior article
Of ALE, pronounced to be 50 by excellent
Judges. Ii is manufactured by experienced
hands. out of the best quality OF material, and
is highly recommended for Dyspepsia, and as a
general tonic to the system.
This ALE is sold in barrels, half barrels and
kegs, and at lower ate than is offered In other
cities The barrels, half barrels and kegs VIII
be received by US, and tae money for them re-
funded if they are not injured, according 10 'ns
usual custom Terms cash.
INV lO-eo2w MARTIN GEDNEs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The amount of Spring license taxes as
sessed by the Commissioner Of the Revenue
for Richmond, was $70,223 70 which has
been paid into the treasury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE PRO
PERTY.-Under authority OF deed Of
trust from John Howell and wife, TO me, dated
January |, 1858, and duly recorded, will offer
for sale, by auction, on Monday, The nh day Of
May, 1883, at IL o'clock, A. NJ, at the front
door of the Mayors office, in the city OF Alex
~ andria, the three story BRICK HOUSE,
Gs0 and LOT OF GROUND, in said city, situa'
ted on the east side OF Fairfax street, near to,
and south OF, King street, now occupied by said
Howell, together with the four feet slip OF
ground, extending from the rear OF said ground
to "Printers' Alley. Terms at sale.
NH lU-2awtd &. L. BRADLEY, Trustee.
~ The above sale is postponed 10 Monday
June l4th, at the same hour and place
my lg-2awtd &. E. BRADLEY, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

7 IFE INSURANCE-If perfect security be
| desirable, the MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY affords it in great.
er ratio than any other Company in the United
States having over
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The valuable real estate, situated in Frank
lilo county, belonging to DR.. Ned T. Bridges,
was sold at public auction, on Tuesday last,
for the cum Of 500 500. The purchaser was
Hill Carter, esq, of Charles City county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

DUBLlC sALE-By virtue Of an order Of
the County Court for Alexandria County,
rendered at IT'S April term, 1883, | will, on The
18th dayof May, at 10 O'Clock, expose to sale, the
following property One Steam Engine and
Boiler; one small Lathe with rest; one Screw
Lathe with taps and dies; one Vice; one large
Lathe Head and Slide rest; one Drill Press; one
Chuck Lathe with rest; Skating and Pullies,
contained in the building on Union street lately
occupied by Entwisle Il Moore, and owned BY
Mrs f. Monroe. sale TO take place on the
premises. Terms, cash.
NY l5-3t JOSEPH PADUEll.
" The above sale is postponed to Friday,
2lst instant, at same hour and p ace
nv 1915 JOSEPH PADGETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

The Post Office at Friendship, Fairfax
county, is re-establlshed, and William Payne
appointed postmaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-19

Commodore John Rudd entered upon his
command of the Washington maynard on
Saturday The usual salute was fired. Yes
seriay morning Com. Lavallette and family
departed for New York, followed by the
best wishes of host of friends.