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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03
More COrruptiOM.

The Tariff investigating Committee had u
protracted session Oh Saturday. Mr.. Stone
has now beou before tnem Tor four Gays, and
they have not got through with him yet lie
testified that o. b. Ma,teson, during the
pendency Of the Tariff till, stated that it
would take 1T least twenty-five thousand dol
lars to get the bill through Congress; that
Matteson proceeded from Washington to
New York for the purpose OF making the
arrangement; but be does not state whether
Mattason received the money. When asked
by a member OF the Committee whether be
had ever loaned any money TO members OF
Congress. he hesitatcd aud qulbbIed, but
finally said that he did not think they had a
right to ask such o question. The Committee
insisted upon an answer. He then stated
that there had been some money loaned how
much he did not know. Mr.. Banks Dor
rowed seven Thousand dollars; another men,
Der had borrowed some which the books IT
the company showed mad never been paid.
The COMMITTEE yesterday applied 70 the
House for power 10 arrest an unwilling Wit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03
Home and ius = ffecii0us.

Rev DR.. f. Yeatas Reese the Editor Of
the "Methodist Protestant" delivered lee
ture last week. in st. Johns church, upon
the above named subject. The Alexandria
papers had spoken highly of this essay, and
We were curious to hear 1t. The reading oc-
cupie an hour and quarter, and was lis
tened to with marked attention. We do not
think single person left the house at Its
conclusion without sense of benefit and
qualification We need not give synopsis
of the lecture. a sensible introductiOn-a
serious examination and description OF hap
py bomc--,ccasiona shait- Of wit at the fol-
lies and yexations Of married lite-a quota
ton from Charles Lamb VERY happily ready
An ailuriEg picture Of domestic quiet
ii mc as 1t Is IN many cases, the refuge from
sill and care, and Home in its highest exem-
phfcation the Christian llume--all were
brought forth so felcitOusly ty the speaker,
that he seemed u occupy only Il lew moments.
W. think the lecture IN itself d. serves repe
ution apart from the known abilities OF the
author a. an -r.-BaH True Union
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03
Money Matters.

The dullnpss in our stock market is unre-
lieyed, but prices continue steady While there
continues TO be decided activity at New York,
with some enhancement OF prices, the market
here was never more spirirless. The accumu.
lation of capital at New York is such that 1t
seems they must need employ II IN some way,
IT only in speculative operations, IN many IN
stances 10 actual values Such IS not the case
in Baltimore however. Here the banks con-
tnue in a suspended state, and may not gene
rally resume, as far as We can learn, Tor month
vet. Until tins step Is accomplished, there Will
be little change for the better III our midst.
Things must remain IN sdtu quo until resump-
rion takes place, as all move cautiously i'll refer
ence TO that event. The banks OF Phladel phla,
". see il stated in a New York journal, have
virtually resumed specie payments, and receive
large amounts OF specie over their counters,
and pay every one in specie who demands 1t.
There the money market is easy, al sag per
cent. on prime paper. Here in Baltimore IL is
lmTl2 per cent. on the same class OF paper
The facts speak Tor themselves.
The present minimum rate Of discount, per
cent, TO which the Bank OF England reduced on
Jan. Is, is Just one halt the figure which ruled
previous to Dec "a, and the lowest point touch
Ell since the 9th OF October, 1906 period OF
more than fifteen months. MS Is strlElnS
change in the money market to occur within
the briet space of about three weeks. Large
amounts OF bullion have been flowing into The
Golfers of the bank for which there was very
little demand, and it was evident that the posi-
ton OF the institution was strong enough 10
warrant the reduction, which was preclpitated,
too, by the fact that good bills were being dis,
counted in the open market at 4315 per cent.
while the bank was charging 3 per cent A
further reduction is anticipated, but this Will
depend upon the continued influx OF bullion Tor
a few weeks-a result however, which we may
count upon with certainty, taking shipments
from this side OF the water as all Indication
The impor,ations al New York. since Janu-
AIRY lst, amount 10 SjOS5, GA against $1,000
sol in the same time last year The export
exclusive OF spece) amounts to $3,323,72S
against $3,2l37Z5 in the same period OF 1887
Decrease of imports thus far this year $500,
1877 Increase OF exports thus far this year
$IlOOU4 In favor OF this country SA,3lO,l9l.
We have besides shipped about Sa4OO,OOO in
specie last month more than in January last
veal Bali. Sun.
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MARiSIED

On the l4rh ultimo, by the Rev. John Towes,
DIR WILLIAM DORSEY HARRISON. United
States Navy, 10 SUSAN TYLER, daughter of
Dr. J. w F Macrae, OF Prince William Coun-
ty Va.
At St. Marys Church, by the Rev. Peter
Kroes, on the 18th OF December last, pENNiS
KENNEDY, and MARY MARRY, both OF this
city.
On the 18th of December, by the same,
JOHN LAMBERT, and MARY LOUISA
CLARK, both OF this city.
On the 9th ultimo by the same. MICHAEL
CARROLL, and ELLEN CAHlLL, both Of
this city.
On the 18th utimo, by the same. JOHN MA
HONEY, and ELLEN BARRETT, both OF
this city.
On the oath ultmo. BY the same, THOMAS
MURNANA, and HONORA SLATTERi, both
OF this city.
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AUCTION SALES.

ItOMNISSloNERS' SA LIE OF f. A l.
J ESTATE-The undersigned, Commission
ers appointed. under and by virtue OF a decree
of the Circuit Court OF Alexandria County, pre-
nouuced at It's November term, 1897, IN III" case
of White, administrator OF Suckley, against The
heirs OF Richard Libby, decd, and Others, Ne
shall expose 10 sale on the premises, al public
auction, 10 the highest biuder, on me %5Td "dy ~
February, 1855, bet,c,ea the hours Of ~ O'h0'H,
n 81, and 2, p. H., OF that day, It the weather
be not Inclemeni otherwise, on the next TAR
day, al the same time and place, the following
REAL ESTATE, that is 10 say, LOl VI
GROUND. situated on the north side OF Duke,
between Water and uSon streets, Ia the clty OF
Alexandria and bounded a. follows Beginning
Oh Duke street Isl 3l2 feet To the eastward Of
Water street, and running back thence WIih
Duke street 20 feet, thence northwardIy and
parallel with Wafer street las AR 10 a 20 irtt
alley: thence easiwardly with the line OF the
said alley ~ !eet thence 10 the beginning. I'm
Ass this lot. there is two story BRICK
Ix BUILDING. fronting on Duke street 20
ieet, aud running back l4S 4-l2 feet, IN toIeIa.
bic good order; also, BRICK TENEMtNI
on the SAID alley; also, at the same ume ana
place, and upon the same terms and conditions,
a VACANT LOT OF GROUND, adjoining on
the west side OF the herein before described
brick building, fronting the north side OF
Duke street u lO-l2 leet, and running back IT,"
iee; This property Is well located. being very
near Union street, where all the burden trans
OF the Orange and Alexandria Railroad arrive
and depart.
TEgMs or SALE .-Onetenth OF the purchase
money TO be paid down, the balance III q, ~,
aud 5 months. in equal payments, with interest
from the day OF sale, the purchaser executing
MS notes, payable TO the Commissioners, with
app owed endorsers. and upon failure 10 comply
with the terms OF sale, the property 10 be rrSoId
al the risk and cost OF the deiaultlng purchaser,
giving 10 days previous notice IN the AlrNan-
drla Gazette OF said second sale. The title 10
This property is undoubted. having been IN tue
actual possession of Richard Libby and his
heirs since the year lSl2-but we shall Sell on
ly such right and title, as IS vested IN US, as
Commissioners aforesaid.
CHRISTOPHER NEALE, ! Comm rs.
GEORGE w. BRENT : OF Sale.
lS-DaVYtS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

Eny TO tie Cuizens:-llaving seen in the
Gazette Of the End inst, an announcement OF
my name by some friend, as a suitable cand-
date for the office OF Superintendent OF Gas, |
will simply say in order that none may be mls
led; that so Tar as | have beer able to Judge the
present incumbent OF that office has discharged
It's duties with as much tidcity 10 the Corpora
ton, as any man that could be found, and II the
people see fit to re.eleci hun, tor one will not
be in his way. Ii they otherwise drcr'e, |
should be happy TO know that ENJOY degree
of confidence sufficient TO entltle me to 'heT
sufrages. Further, shall not De candidate so
as in any manner, 10 divide INT American vote
and thus allow an opportunity Tor an lndepen-
dent or an opposition, to be run ln--but Will be
a candidate and ask your sutfrases, only III In"
event the people do rot feel disposed TO renoml-
nate Mr.. Roxbury. JOSEPH GRIMES.
tab 2-Sfs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

ssl~ The regulation about lighting the
Street Lamps al night must be very bad one,
or those whose duty 1t is TO see them lighted,
must be very remlss in the performance OF their
duty. On Sunday night last although very
dark until after church, not light was 10 be
seen, which must have been very inconvenlent
10 the church going community, as they wend-
ed their way through the darkness 10 and from
church There is no time nor occasion when
the lighting of the Lamps is OF sucn general
utility A stranger stopping here. al that time,
would very naturally have concluded, that We
either love darkness rather than light or that
our respect for the convenience OF the religious
portion OF the people amounts TO deficit.
feb Sit CIV Il.
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The N nrkets.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2.-Sales yesterday, 5000
bales Howard street super 81 5O-msrket to-day
dull Wheat dull red Sl00$l0s; white $ll0S
$l20 Corn dull, white lO6c., yellow 1000
100. Whiskey dull, 20G4.c. Exchange Oh
New York 4Gs
New YORK, Feb. 2.--Flour firm; sales 1901
bbls. State Sl.2ul1S4 25 Ohio is SC. dearer
and quoted $4,656$4,s SIS; Southern $4,000
S4s5. Wheat very dull; white l25S SIC
Corn has declining tendency; white 65969c.;
yellow 65c46sc. Mess Pork l0c lower. quoted
1854. Stocks &c; orally dull lower, and
:Iegular Cumberland Coal Co, l5l. Va. G's
o.. Sterling exchange advanced and firm at lO4i
rllVc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03
BY 5. J. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BY ). J. CCORMlCk-AUCTIONEER
DEAL ESTATE AT A UCTlON.-On
IL Thursday the l4M day Of January, 1855,
at II ocIo,k, NJ, will be offered Tor sale on the
premises the extensive establishment on the cor
ner OF Queen and st. Asaph streets, IN this city,
&c known as the "ALExANDRA ACADEMY. -
IL The buildings are all OF brick, three stories
IN height with Easements Of best material and
workmanship; are fully supplied with gas aud
water, and thoroughly heated by tlues They
were built expressly for an extensive Boarding
school, and are admirably adapted for that pur
pose but admit, with moderate outlay, OF
a change into three commodious Dwellings
For further particulars, apply, prior TO the
sale, TO ROBERT bRoChEIl.
Terms at sale dec l5--2awts
II The above sale is pos ponsd 10 Thursday.
the 18Th daysf February, at same place and hour.
ian l4-2awts ROBT. CROCKETT
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ASReesssss@|-
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
The Presldenrs Message on Kansas


WASHINGTON, Feb "A message was
sent into Congress, to-day, from the PresI-
dent of the United States, enclosing copy
Of the Lecompton Constitution.
The President says, that deIuslon pre-
walls in regard to the condition of parties IN
Kansas. lie recapitulatcs the history OF
past .irs in that Territory; declares the
Topeka government a usurpatIon OF power
and that it is impossible that any people
could have proceeded with more regularity
in the formation OF the Lecompton Constitu-
ton, than the people of Kansas have done.
The Convention Of June last was 4 most
propitious movement, to settle the Difficult
ties, but the TUpekaites suffered the election
t, 90 by default, aud hence they have no
right to complain. The LccomptDn Conven-
ton was legally constituted, and invested
with full power to frame the Constitution,
which it did; and submitted the question to
the people, whether Kansas should be Free
or u Slave State The President believes
that under the organic act, the Convention
was hound t. submit this all important ques-
ton to the people. Ii did SO, but again the
TOpekait4s deflultel. At the election OF
ptiicers, January 4th, wiser spirit prevail
ed, and there was larger vote.
The people OF Kansas have. therefore, in
strict conformity WITH the organic act,
framed 4 Constitution and State Govern
ment-,ubmitted the slavery question u the
people, elected officers, and now ask adms-
sion into the Union under this Constitution.
The President is decidedly in favor Of the
admission, and thus terminating the Kansas
question by localizing the distracting in
tuences. As Il question OF expedency even,
the President thinks Kansas should be ad-
mitted, inasmuch as it would restore quiet to
the Union, and prosperity to the Territory.
Tue people of Kansas say that the only
practical difference between the adm lssion
or rejection, is, whether they can more speed
lily change their present Constitution or
frame a second, to be submitted t. Congress.
1t should never be forgotten that in proper
ton to the insigniticauce OF the slavery ques-
ton as etfecting the few thousand inhabi.
tants of Kansas, the fourteen slave states of
the Union will feel the rejection Of this Con-
stitution keenly. Kansas once admitted, the
excitement becomes localized, and dies out;
and the troops now in the Territory will be
Withdrawn. The President conscientiously
believes that. the dark clouds which now
hang over the Union may be dispelled by the
admission Of Kansas, or grow darker by its
rejection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

1 hereby give notice, that Virginia Land
Office Military Warrant, No 7j9, which issued
on the ith day of June, 1888, to John Higdon
Sailor. = no served three years in the Virginia
State Navy, has been lost, mlslaid, or destroy ed
and that the heirs of the said John Hgdon will
il due time, apply TO the Commissioner OF the
General Land Office, Tor scrip in lieu OF and in
satisfaction of said warrant.
MARY !. ATWELL,
One Of the Heirs of the said John Hisdon, dec d
ian 9-W3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

BE- AMERICAN NJ EE TT n G.-The
memb"rs of the American party. and others,
friendly 10 their principles, are respectfully IN
vited 10 meet in Convention, al the American
Hall, on TUESDAY. 10th instant al y o'clock, 10
nominate municipal officers.
,eh3-dth THE COMMITTEE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

l->A FOR RENT Or SALE-Tnat valua.
-X=A-ble property on Cameron street, Alexan-
dra containing some 70 rooms, and known as
the hest stand tor Restaurant and second class
hotel, in the town. A bargain will be given,
and long credit. II will, in the mean time, be
leased 70 good tenant-the whole premises or
d part. The basement is now occupied as d
first class restaurant Address
LLOYD 4 CO, opposite the
Treasury Building, Washington. b. c.
feb 3-eo7l'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03
COM ERClAL.

Alexandria Market, February q.
No change in he market, which continues
dull. No sales reported OH Change, and quo
tatioDs nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

1sss- announce myself candidate for
reelection 10 the office Of Superintendent OF Gas,
and trust that il will be the pleasure OF my tel
low citizens 10 give me their support. N'mce |
have held the Office, have endeavored 10 make
myself familiar with its duties, and 10 discharge
them faithfully and efficiently; an II re- elected
can only promise To the public all the diligence
and fidelity OF which am capable, and 10 con
sumers all the attention and accommodation
that could be asked OF me consistently with my
duty TO the Public. JACOB RoABUk'
feb 3-,E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03
my LIBRARY LECTURE The

aay LIBRARY LECTURE The Rev.
+. \. REESE, d. D., OF Baltimore, Will deliver a
LECTURE before the alexandria Library
Company" on Thursday renNg merit, lh inst. at
the LYCEUM HALL. a: 5 o'clock Subject
"PoETRY AND PoETs OF AMERICA
Tickets may be obtained AT he Drug Stores
Single tickets Is cts admitting a gentleman
and lady 81! ceuts-admitling gentleman and
two ladies' 50 cts. ieb st
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The Senate then adj turned.

In the House Of Delegates bill was re-
ported from the standing committees to make
the investments of the Commonwealth more
productive by enforcing the payment Of in
terest and sinking funds on loans to Internal
improvement coin panies, of dividends on pre-
terred stock, and of the interest on the bonds
OF such COMPANIES guaranteed 10y the State.
Reports were also presented adverse to
aboIishing the Board Of Public Works.
o. reducing the per diem Of Justices OF the
peace.
Mr.. Powell, of L,udoun, presented a re-
muustrance from large number OF citizens
OF Fairfax county, against the appointment
OF an additional commissioner Of the revenue
for said county.
A bill from the Senate authorizing the
payment Of interest TO the office OF discount
auG deposte 81 the Bank Of the Valley, at
Rumuev, on certain treasury notes held 10y
il, after maturity, was taken up and passed
yeas IL.
The House resumed the consideration Of
the bill for the relief Of the Commonwealth
from free negro population.
Mr. Gimer obtained the floor, and address
ed the House in opposition to the general Tea
lures OF the bill.
Mr.. How erton replied to the argument OF
Mr.. Giimer, and advocated the passage OF the
bill
The vote was then ken on an amendment
offered hy Mr.. Dickinson, OF Prince f. iward
county, proposing to exempt free negroes
over the aye Of forty five years, etc. from the
oueraton OF the law. THIS proposition was
rejected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

EsPECiAL NOTlCE-Our sincere thanks
1 are hereby rendered TO all VINO nave settled
tneir accounts with rs since our last issue OF
bills. But our principal object now is TO call
the attention OF those who have not paid, TO taIs
notice. We want them 10 know that We are
suffering Tor the use OF the money due us. and
hope that without delay those persons whom
We have in good faith accommodated, will call
or send in their settlements.
CLAGETT Il DODSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

B.g~ The Annual Meeting Of the Stockho!-
dels OF the Alexandra Library Company, will
be neld in the Library Room OF said Company,
on Monday, the 22d day OF February, s3s -
All persons wishing 10 become Stockholders or
subscribers, are hereby solicited TO attend.
NORVAL r. F0ARD.
f,b did Librarian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

DERSONAL-UndeIsta standing that the cards
of the City Hotel are still being circulated
with my name attached, hereby "iorm my
friends. that | am no longer connected wl'h
that house, brr may be found at me Marshall
House where will be happy 10 meet them.
and guarantee them every attention necessary
to their comfort Respectfully,
ian y7-eo2w JAS. Z. AIWELL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03
Important Proposition Respecting UtaI

New YORK, February 1.-The correspon-
dent of the n. Y. Herald says it is reported
on good authority that Mr.. Buchanan con-
templateG withdrawing the troops from Utah.
Mr.. Bernhisel having submitted propositions
ind catirg willingness on the part of the Nor
mons to colVnize some island outside the ju-
risdiction of the United States, provided the
U. S. Government will purchase ut Il fair valu-
ton Salt Lake city and the M1rmon I'M
provements. Bernhisel asks Commissioners
10 20 and arrange the terms and details.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

B1ly- At the request of many friends, l
offer myself as candidate Tor the office OF City
Surveyor. and solicit the votes OF the citizens OF
Alexandria, irrespective OF party.
feb at ROBERT SUILf.
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Peach Grove. Fairfax Co, Va sep 2s-Iaw'

TINE SUBSCRIBER wishing to return South
offers tor sale the place upon which he
resides, consisting OF TWENTY AND A HALF
ACRES situated in Fairfax County, upon the
old Leesburg Road, which separates 1t from the
grounds OF the Theological Seminary.
- The DWELLING is a two story frame
ID building, Completed in the Fall OF 1850
containing five good sized rooms exclusive Of
kitchen, storeroom, and pantry. well OF ex-
cellent water at the door.
It's proximity to Alexandria, and the neghbor.
hood afordlng the best society, makes it desira.
bic, if only for Summer residence.
Possession given Immediately. For terms,
&c, apply either through the Seminary Post
Office, or upon the premises, to
Fairfax Co, jy27-eotf A. C. N. SMETS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

Bills have been reported in the Senate, for
incorporating the GJuzlga College, in the
District Of Columbia; the names of the cor
porators are Burcard Filliger, Charles II.
S;ouestreet, David Lynch, Edward y Hand,
and Charles jenkins; to be styled the direc-
tors Of Gonzaga College, incorporated Tor the
purposes of charity and education. Also, for
iucorpor atihg he Benevolent Christian As
ISOLATION of Washington city, a body to be
composed of one person from each of the
Christian churches Of the city, without die
tiuc;ion Of sect or creed"-the purpose being
"to relieve the wants Of the destitute poor Of
Washington city"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

.tTUAlION AS TEACHER WANTED
= A young Methodist Minister, VINO was edu-
Gated n one OF tue best Colleges III the country,
and has mad several years experience in teach
ing, desires a situation as PRINCIPAL OF an AGA
deruy. or would locate in some pleasant neigh
boThood and establish good School
The best OF reference given as to character
and capacity. Please address
REV. LANUS J. HlLDREIH,
ian 2a-dlw ParktOn, Baltimore Co, Nd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-03

n THE MUSTANG LINlNENT CURES
RHEU MATISM The Mustang Llniment cures
Stuff JOINTS; The Mustang Llnlment cures Burns
and Wounds; The Mustang Liniment cures Sores
and Ulcers; The Mustang Linlment cures Caked
Breast, and Sore Nipples; The Mustang Lini-
ment cures Neuralgia The Mustang LInImeut
cures Corns aud Warts; The Mustang Linlment
is worth j 100000 per annum, to the United
States, as the preserver and restorer OF valuable
Hoses and Cattle. 1t cures all Sprains, Galds,
Wounds. Stiff JOINTS &c.
Will you answer this question? Did you ever
hear OF any ordinary Sore, Swelling. Sprain or
Stiffness, either on man or beast, which the
Mustang Imminent would not cuIei Did you
ever visit any respectable Druggist in any part
OF the world-in Europe, Asia, or America
VINO did not say at was the greatest discovery
OF the age!'' Sold everywhere. Every family
should have il; three sizes
BARNES 4 PARK, PIoprietors, n Y.
Nau yore ian Ih-anIrn