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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-19
ALEXANDRIA, GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER. july
Letter from King George County.


Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
HAMPSTEAD. July IA. l65S.-After sea-
son of protracted drought, accompanied with
hot sunshine, and at intervals, with burning
Winds, which parched up corn fields. gar
deus, and pastures, much to the displeasure
of both man and beast, our hsarts have been
elsddened by the return Of that sweet and
welcome restorer, rain which, though 1t fell
SOFTLY. was of sufficient duration to satisfy
the most covetous man, and to save the Corn.
On the evening of Monday, the 18th instant,
during the passing of a rain and wind cloud
from this county to the Maryland shore, a
beautiful spectacle was presented IN the for
nation Of water-spout, near the buoy on
Persimmon Point Shoal, in the Potomac.
The water was raised from base, apparent
" from fifty to one hundred yards in width,
to very great height, wheo it was met by
pointed dark cloud, 10 the shape of an inver-
ted coue of quite regular form, whose base
reached many degrees upwards, 10 be lost in
the mass of dark clouds that were sweeping
EDWARDS to pour their refreshing contents on
the parched fields of our Deighbors In
Charles county. The spout, for some mo-
ments, seemed to be stationary, and then 1t
moved off with much rapidity until 1t reach
ed the high banks ON the Maryland shore,
when it disappeared. tits rare to see such
q phenomena on the river, and 1t is seldom
that so large and magnificent one Is
over seen even at sea.
| was pleased to see the communications
of both "Civis" and "Shiloh," which ap-
peared in the Gazette few days since, with
reference to the propriety Of changing the
steamer Columbia's day of travel between
the cities of Baltimore and Aiexa ndria. l
am we'll aware as stated, that Sunday in
town is a great day for locomotion aud cor
ruption, but as the country is older than
town. and the Columbia than any boat hS-
ing, let US, at least, by good example, sat
isfy all our neigbbors that Sunday work
never tbrives. CuOTANk.
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Richmond Markets, July is.

The Richmond Wheat market opened last
year on the 9th of July, al $l.65G$l.73. The
CROP was large one, and wheat flowed into the
civ from all quarters, producing, after August
LIST, a weekly decline Of about cents y bushei
until the 9th of September, when 81 256$l 80
became the ruling prices. The market this
year opened on the l2th--a week earller-at
81. lsG$l.25; but, prices instead of remaining
stationary for two or three weeks, as was the
case last year, have already taken sudden move s
upward-,he quotations today being $1,000
Sl4O This is material advance, and almost
anpihilates the difference which usually exists
between the prices Of Virginia wheat here and
in New York. The Bacon market continues
active with slight improvement IN the price
OF Sides Corn and Flsur are steady. Tobacco
irregular. Groceries and other articles un'
changed,
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MARRIED..

On Tuesday, June 10Th, at Monmouth, near
Nate hes, Mississippi, at the residence OF the
brides father, by the Rev. II lngraham'
Lieut.. VIM. S. LOWELL, Q. S. Navy, TO ).
ANTONIO, second daughter of Gen. John A
Quitman.
By Rev w. F. Broadus, D. D., on Thursday
evening 18th inst, at the residence OF the bride S
father, VIM. H. Norton, esq, Miss MARCIA A.
NORTON, to GEORGE W. BRAY, OF Middle
sex county, Va.
On the 7th inst, by Rev Mr.. Buhrman, DR..
WILLIAM L. DAMRON, to Miss ANNIE g.
eldest daughter of r. C. Noel, esq, all oil Ale
shany county, Va.
On the l4th inst by the Rev. James F. Bran
min, MIR. THOMAS W. WELDON, OF Culpeper,
to Miss MARY +. STEPHENS, Of Orange
county, Va.
On the 18th inst, by the Rev. Cumberland
George, MIR FENDALL C. RlHEY, TO Miss
EMMA EGGBORN, all of Culpeper county, Va
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DIED..

In Baltimore on Thursday the 9Th instant,
Mrs. SUSAHANA ROSE consort OF the late
George Rose, formerly OF Loudoun county, va,
and for the last sixteen years resident OF BAL
timore, Md.
In Lepsburg, en- Sunday morning, the llth
instant, Mrs ANN ELIZA MUSE, wife OF
James II Muse, and daughter OF the late VII
liam Seeders, in the 3sth year OF her age
Mrs. H. was a CONSTANT member OF the NJ. r..
Church.
At his residence, in Fairfax county, Va, on
the evening of the 18th instant, Rev. ALONIA
HAYES, formerly of New Hampshire, aged 4S
years.
On Thursday, the Sth inst, at her residence,
in Fredericksburg, Mrs. ANN WARREN, wild
ow of the late VIM Warren, esq, in the gid
year of her age.
In Washington, on Friday, the 10th instant,
Mrs. ELIZABETH JOHNSON, the beloved
consort of Geo. Johnson, esq, IN the oath year
of her age, formerly Of Alexandria, Va, but Tor
the last nine years a resident OF Washington.
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Our Relations with pIexico.

New YORK July IA special despatch
from Washington, says that Especial messeu,
ger left there on Thursday for Mexico, with
dispatches for Minister Forsyth, approving
Of his suspension Of diplomatic intercourse
with that Government, the withdrawal and
return home of the legation.
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The Erie Railroad Disaster.

New YORK, July I7.--Tho latest intelli-
gence from the scene OF the disaster on the
Erie railroad, states that it is feared that Mr.
and Mrs. Brown. of Tioga Valley, will die.
Rev. Edmund B. Palmer, of Boston, and
John Z. White, of New York, are also lying
in q critical condition.
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R..daric ksburR market.

Last year sales were made in this market
Culture delivery about the middle of June at
ST. so, and another at SLIGO, Farmers IN the
beginning OF July held up for 81 75G$2 The
market may be said to have opened at $l.5o
The first flour was made by Knox Il Welliords,
and for sale on the / 9th OF July, branded Extra,
at $3.50. A crop was sold this year, several
months ago, at 81. The first received was
lot from Mr. McGee, purchased by M. Slaugh-
ter, weighing 57i pounds y bushel, on Wednes-
day last This was bought at 81 %, and was
not offrst quality Scott, French 4 Co, bought
a small lot OF red at 81. Knox and Welliords
have made no purchases. A prime article OF
white wheat would bring Sl.25.-Fred Herald
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Pensions.

The Commissioner or Pensions decides
that Bounty Land Warrants due deceased
soldiers will 20 to the heirs-at-law, as pro-
vided for by the late act of Congress, only
when there is no widow or minor children
HASH Star
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ASYsesssex$E~-
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Later from Europe.

New YORK. July 1.-THE steamship Aus
tria, with London dates of the 4tb inst, arri-
we'd here this morning. She reports heavy
westerly gales aud fog during her entire pas
sage, and saw nothing of the telegraph fleet.
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IteutenanlIves.

Dispatches received by tho War Depart
ment from Lieut. Ives, report him at the
Hualpas Villages, so miles to the east OF the
point a. which he lett the Colorado River
an we'll, and the work progressing hoeiy.-
Wash Star
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Our State exchanges continue to furnlsl
unfavoIable reports OF the wheat harvest.

T0 THE LADlES.-We are selling OFT from
this 18th day OF July, our entire stock OF
50 MINER GOODS at prime cost for cash only.
We have on hand Lace and Muslin Window
Curtains, Parasols aud Fans, large supply;
Chalies, Lawns, Berages, and large stock OF
Millinery and other seasonable Goods.
In order 10 reduce our stock as much as pos
sibe before the coming fall season, we will
make a deduction OF per cent. on all bills OF
IS or over Ii you are in want OF bargain,
YOU will do well 10 call aud see.
iyl7 :. & w MEYENBERG, Sarepts Hall.
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$7,s6l,5 04 rs $7,Ol3,3ll SO
Last dividend 4 per cent.
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, July l7-Flour is quiet; sales OF
1000 bbls.; Howard street and Ohio &37a Z;
City Mills, old, $4.25. Wheat is quiet; sales
Of 5000 bush, new red iosSli2c, white HOO
,soe. Corn-white S46S6c, yellow ssc Pro-
visions are active and unchanged "hisKey Is
higher; City Csc; Ohio 26c
NV YORK, July l7.-Flour is firm; sales Of
- 200 bbls; State closed at So s00$3.s7; Ohio
$.6O6$4.75. Wheat is firm; sales OF 2o,ooo
bush.; Western red lO4c.; Southern white l4oc:
Corn is dull sales of $4,000 bush; mixed at
6oG72c. Pork is quite dull; mess $4,000
sl675; prime $l375. Lard is dull at llf0
Ike. Whisky is dull, at 24c. Stocks are
lower and firm. Va. 6's 90. Mo. 6's $50
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nnn BBLS Jonathan Ewer's super. Fami-
LUD Iy Flour, Tor sale IN lots to suit puT-
cbaspTs. by lie III klNCHELpE bkUlN.
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By S. J. ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

NNRUSTEE'S SALE.-By virtue OF deed OF
trust, dated the 9th day OF June, 1888
and executed by T. W. Smith and H. 5. Wal
ties will, on The first day Of judy. 1888, at -
O'Clock, II, expose TO public sale, the following
property One forty Horse Power Steam En-
CINE and Boilers, Skating, Drums, Pulleys, &c,
for one Gang Saw Mill and one Circular Saw
Mill, Pages Patert, with all the fixtures for the
same.
Sale to take place at the Mayors Office, Al.
exandria, Va.
Terms made known on the day of sale.
ie 3-wts c. w. WATTLES, Trustee.
II The above sale is postponed until Tues
day, the 3rd day of .4agusi.
~ 2-wts G.. w. WATTLES, Trustee
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Sudden Death.

ALBANY. July H.-uon. John n. Wilder
died in fit Of apeplexy, at the Deleyan
House, in this city, this morning
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UeaIth of Gen, Quitman.

New YORK, July IA dispatch from
Natcbez, says that Gen. Qutman could live
but O few hours longer.
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=, (to be appointed) Drawing,
PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.

PKEPAKAIUNl UfTNNITh
The Pupils in thus Department, studying me
common English subjects, with the rudlments Of
Latin. French, and Mathematics, nave the ad'
vantages OF being taught in large part, by the
gentlemen above named-all VlrgInans, and
graduates oil the University of NTgGnla-be'
sides which, competent Female teachers will be
employed. Unusual efficiency, 1t is thought
v thus be given 10 this important Department.
The next session begins September l3tn' and
ends the last OF June. For terms, &c, apply 10
either OF the Principals, or to
Rev. JOHN A. BROADUS, President
Board OF Trustees, Charlottesville Va
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ND MT FH -,
RICHARD n CARTER,
Prince William Co, Va, je 22--eoti

u,RUSTEE'S SALE-The undersigned, as
Trustees. offer at Private Sale, at the Coach
Factory OF Bowen, Berlin Il Peak, No w. cor
her Of King and Henry streets, Alexandra
very superior 10, OF CARRIAGES OF every De
scrption, with HARNESS TO suit: consisting III
mart OF the following, Phaetons, Charnoles'
four aud two seat Rockaways, Bugges with OF
without tops, Jersey Wagons, Double and Single
Harness, nc, &c. s,o,
TERws.-AlI purchases OF and under St"O
ninety DAYS credit, over that sum SIX nonths.n
Notes with approved security required IN all
cases. +. b. MANTOR' Trustees.
!. 7-eotf d. FUNSTEN, !
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4 CARD.-WM S. KEMpER and his

4 CARD.-WM S KEMPER and his
n sons, ID. 4 X. KEMPER having pur-
chased the ALEXANDRIA BoARDIN q
SCHOOL PROPERTY, APPARATUS, &c,
Will take charge OF that Institution after the
present School term, and It is with pleasure |
state upon the very high testimonials they pos
sess from the different members OF the Faculty
OF the University OF Virginia, where the father
was for seven years Proctor, and the sons were
both educated. that think them highly quail
fed 10 conduct the establishment IN a manner
that will sustain, or even add 10, any reputa.
ton II has hitherto possessed, aud justly eut,tle
it 10 the confidence OF those who may have
children or wards 10 entrust 10 their care.
BENJAMIN HALLOWELL
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Anguish county, Va, ie 2l-eolm


DoToMAC LAND FOR SALE.-The un.
Jersigned desires to sell TRACT Or
land on the Waters OF Potomac Creek IN
Stafford County, Va, containing len HUN
DRIED AND TWENTY ACRES. il borders on
the Creek (Which Is navisable) y miles, and IS
distant about one mile from ne hlch VI. u
Frederick sburg and Potomac Railroad. Inc
.o,l is very productive in all the usual gram
crops. but particularly adapted 10 the CROWN Of
Tobacco and Grass though II is OF uneven sur
face.
There is on the land inexhaustible beds OF the
finest shell Marl A large quantity OF hlcKory'
Oak and Pine Wood may be cut from the iah"'
worth on the shore OF the creek from TWO 10
four dollars per cord. Also, good deal OF te'
dar and Locust, Yellow Popular and White Oak
Timber.
There is meadow now yielding an average
Of $500 worth OF Hay per annurn, containing
fourteen Acres OF land, which may be increased
TO fifty acres OF prime Meadow. Grass grows
well all over the LAID, which renders II 'alua'
bic for grazing purposes. Indeed, II grazes an
nualIy, about fifty head OF cattle In the WOODS
Altogether it is a very valuable tract, but am
disposed 10 sell it below lis value, as l own
another large farm adjoining it. and have not
sufficient force 10 manage both. l invite per
sons disposed TO purchase such properly 10 *
anime il, or communicate with me oy letter ID
Accokeek Post Office, Stafford county, Va
JOHN MINOR, NJ. D.
Stafford Co ap 2-2aw6m
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VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE!!-Th,

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE!!-The
Y undersigned, for the purpose OF PARTITION
offer for sale their farm called "CARTERS
GREEN" containing six hundred and seventy
five ACRES, situated in the upper end OF the
county OF Prince William, Immediately on the
road leading from Aide 10 Gainesville, and
about equidistant from those places, or about
"a miles from each This farm is divided INTO
nine fields, besides meadow and two or three
lots. 1t is beautifully laid of, Qhe fields being
nearly all square) the timber is OF the best quail.
ty. well dispersed over the farm and abundant
for all purposes The whole is well watered,
there beng no difficulty in watering stock from
every field in the driest seasons. The soil is
highly fertile, (being mostly chocolate) AMI
well adapted. TO wheat corn and grass Indeed
the facility with which the fields run into blue
grass. after cropping renders it one Of the finest
grazing farms TO be found within twenty miles
of 1t.
The fencing is all in good order, and the
entire farm, in a high state OF cultivation. IL
can winter and Craze well, and with ease 10 OF
SO Cattle OF good size, and with very little rN-
pendlture for iertilizers-twelye or hiteen hun
dred bushels OF wheat can be raised thereon
annually. The present crop OF falIow "heat on
a field Of about fifty acres, presents I'r
promise of yield OF at least 20 10 % bushels
per acre: the number OF Beef Cattle at present
grazing on the farm is about ~ and there are
one or more fine grass fields scarcely touched
and probably will not be needed.
- The DWELLING though PLAIN, is ~
IL good repair and very comfortable; the out
buildings are also in good order and are quite
sufficient in number. The shelters for stock
and far ming implements &c, are perhaps
superior to those to be found OIL any farm WITHIN
ten miles. In fine, the undersigned, verify con
slider "Carter's Green" one OF the best and most
desirable farms to be found III this or any oil me
adjoining counties 1t is nearly square Is
b, autiluly undulating; easy TO cultivate con-
venient TO market, and in aneIghborhood' VheTe
the society is refined, hospiable and moral.
TERMS will be easy, and Tor considerable
portion OF the purchase money very iIorra'
credit will be gwen, if desired. }. L. .ar'ef'
who resides on the premises, will take pleasure
in showing them 10 any one who may wish 10
view them or letters addressed to either oi zoe
undersigned will be responded to- The Post vi,
flee of the former is Salem, Fauqui'r Co. an"
the latter Haymarket, Va,
RICHARD n CARlE En-
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NEw YopK, July ,6.-Mouey and exchange
affairs continue in very flat condition. The
usual California arrival has stirred up little
business among few, but this is likely to sub.
side in a day or two The Sub.Treasurer has
paid about $4,000 California drafts this morn
Ing, which, together with other drafts, will swell
the California instalment to above i,750,OOU.
About 100000 in bars have been delivered at
The assay office
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VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.
Y i offer Tor sale, privately, the fAhN
upon which nos reside, containing 335 ACRES
This Farm offers great inducements 10 the puf.
chaser from its locality, being within = miles OF
N,tchelrs Station, and 4 oil the Rapdan, and
thereby brought into immediate connection, by
railway, with Richmond and Alexandra. j. Is
beautifully situated in one OF the best neIshooF-
mood. in the State. The Improvements are
S,.A comfortable DIV Ell l. u, WIN SIX
HEi5 ROOMS, and all other necessary ou'-hou'e''
4 more particular description is unnecessary
as those wishing 10 purchase wi! examine
for themselves For further description APP
nv toll c, GREEN, at CuIp, per Ct House, or
the subscriber at Miichell's station.
'He VIM. A ROBERTSON.
ci.,or Couptv ny 4-eotf
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" 2-wts &. W. WATTLES, Trustee.
BY S. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ID - - 'i'S'N-ti>n -.heS'to'ehN'
TRUSTEE'S SALE OF SIX LOTS OF
GROUND-By virtue OF a certain deed of
trust TO the undersigned, bearing date the 18th
OF Novem Der, 1887 the undersigned, will sell,
on the 10th of July, at II O'Clock, in front OF the
Mayors Office, IN the city OF Alexandra, six
LOTS OF GROUND, upon the West side OF
Fairfax street between Princess and Oronoco
streets and opposite the Depot grounds OF the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad
Company. The South lot is 20 feet front and
Us feet deep, and lies 10 feet North OF Princess
street The Test OF said LOTS are each 10 feet
front, and about 1913 ieet S inches deep.
Terms :-One-fitth cash, and the residue at 3
and months. The deferred payments 10 be
secured by the note Of the purchasers, and the
retention of the title.
ie 2S--eots GEO. w. BRENT, Trustee
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CTEAM SAW-MILL The undersigned
- would respectfully announce to the puolc
-, ,ba,r steam saw.Mill is now in operation,
about four miles West of CulpePer Court House
and that thew are now prepared to furnish Ium-
Der OF every description at the shortest no.Ie
and upon reasonable terms, comprising oil '"'
usual kinds suitable for building purposes
They have on hand about four thousand iee'
of various kInds-some well seasoned.
JEFFRIES Il GAINES.
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WASHINGTON CRIMINAL Court On FRI
day morning, Michael Shea was put to trial
for assault with intent to kill Joseph Fetch
er, on election day, by shooting at him with
a pistol. The evidence was aimsy, and the
jury acquitted the traverser. John Falay,
with two aliases, and Andrew K!dwell were
tried for arson, being an attempt to set on
fire an unoccupied house on First street in
April last The jury found them guilty; but,
in consequence OF some doubt as to the strict
legality of the manner in which the premi-
ses were described in the indictment, the
Court will grant new trial.-Nat. Int.
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AIM o. n AC.
PORT or ALExANDRIA-JULY Il.

SAILED.
SchI. A. V. Bedell, Rider, New York, by J.
G.. Nevett.
Steamer Diamond State, Kerwin, Baltimore,
BY Wheat l. Bro
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A writer in the Culpeper Observer urges
the necessity on the part of the Steamers
running between Baltimore and Alexandria,
changing their days Of sailing, SO as to con-
meet their freights with the trains on the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad; or if ne
cessary, to obIige the Boats, to get the Rail-
road Company to change their freight days.
The writer Gays Now if goods are order
ed Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays,
thew 20 aboard the boat leaving Baltimore
Saturday evening, arrive in Alexandria, Sun
day evening, and lie over until Wednes,
day mornings freight. Goods ordered FRI
day, Saturday or Monday. arrive in Alsxan-
dria Thursday evening and We get them up
the road on Monday evening following"
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g. TO RENT THE LARGE FIRE
E#IB PROOF WAREHOUSE, between FowLE
4 60 S and B. H LAMBEaT's lately occupied by
J. & ]. T. JANNEY. 1t is well calculated for
accommodating large GRAIN and FLOUR busI-
ness: detached from other buildings, and ventI
lated by openings on every SIDE
Goods and Gram will be taken on storage IN
the above warehouse. JOSIAH Il. DAVIS.
iy lG-eo3
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4 NY ONE wishing to purchase one OF The
y mos, beautiful and desirable FARMS on
The Orange and Alexandra Railroad, about SO
miles from Alexandra, will do well make 70
immediate application to ,,con
Wsrrsn-on sep In-0ot
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Cnlpeper Co. feb l-eo6m

EFRlGERA1ORS &c-A lot OF those Gel
X, etrated Dr. Kane's Refrigerato's nayeJu'
arrived. that were so extensively used iast SD
SON and acknowledged by all to be the best r., IA
use also, Watermans Patent 'en'iIato'' UP
ron. stone Ware, and Chest Re'ugeratot'' " d
ter Coolers, Tin Safes &c.
n GREGORY, No lls kine-St.