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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-10

MARIN E Is T.
posr oP ALEXANDRIA-OcToBER $

PORT OF ALEAaNDnlh-o1lo Q.
ARRIVED.
hi, Antelope. Gum. St John, n. b., plaster to
Fxle Co.
IN, Ionic, clover, Baltimore, lumber to Smoot,
Iherl Co. ;.
Mn Riusgoll. Dc Gr"at, New York, general
s,f,, to jaime, g. Ncycrt.
,,hr Farmer Reed. Norfolk, Euano to VIM. II.
y,s, Son. aud naval stores to Wheat Bro.
,,ar. james H. Seguinc, Ellis, Boston, plaster to
Nm. H. Powlc 4 son.
>ar. Sou,herncr Wormsley, Baltimore, guano
Knox 1 Bro
Scbr. Vim. Kennedy, Christy, Philadelphia, coal
i Leafs Mckenzie.
Passed up for Georgetown, Sshr. j. W. Pharo,
t.yiier from Philadelphia.
SAILED.
Shr. ,icorgc bearing Pinkham, Boston, by Bor-
len Mining Co.
Schr. VIM b. Cargill, Hawkins, Cohasset Mar
rg~. by Borden Mining Co.
MEMORANDA.
steamship Mount Vernon, Smith, hence at New
York. I'll inst.
Barqn- H. Beals, Montgomery, from Dix Isle,
tr Washington, arrived at Rocklsnd, LIST inst.
B4rlue T.. Foster, Brown, for this port, cid at
savannah. 9th inst.
Schr,. Joseph Holmes. Matthews. from this port;
Lnplre. Osborn, and Andromeda. Rowland, from
Georgetown. arrived at New York. 9th inst.
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NANDRIA AGENCY
OF THE
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMFY. LONDON.
HEAD OFFICE FOR THE UNITED STATES,
No. 81 SD"M Third street, Piia.i.iphjd.

Dos, 500 90
Paid up Capital aud Surplus. ........ 2,lgi,lll %
SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS.
FINll > old and responsible Con- nany insurcs
Il against loss or damage by Fire. almost every
description ot property, and offers To Merchants
and others desiring insurance, the security oi AN
actual Capital OF s6.29s, 500, Tor the whole Of which,
and for any liabilities beyond tie Shareholders are
ISpiyIbj ALLY RESPONSIBLE. even 10 the extent of
their entire fortunes. The Shareholders number
about one thousand. and as II large portion Of
these persons OF great wealth, the most ample
provisions exist for meeting every possible claim
against the Company.
SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
In appointing an Agent for the United States,
the Company has empowered him ITO appear TO
and accept any action or legal proceedings insti-
tuted against or by said Company, in the same
manner as if the Company were i Corporation or
Company established by the laws OF the United
States. or any of the several States
PROVISION FOR PAYMENT OF LOSSES IN
THE UNITED STATES
\ SPECIAL PERMANENT FrSp MAS BEES PLACED
At rHE DISPOSAL 81 rHE AGESr IT PHILhpELrHlA.
10 ENABLE NV To ADJUST AID PROMPTLY ray ALI
LOSSES, WITHOUT REFERENCE TO L0SDoN.
LIBERAL TO TIE INSURED.
The uniform course Of the Company has always
been liberal one towards Policy Holders. \" just
claim has been disputed. and prompt pay
ment of losses is standing rule. During the
past year, losses exceeding $4,000 were paid
Losses paid "a the amount is asccrtaiued.
ANNUAL INCOME.
The Income VI the Company is now about ST.
OOO, 200. increasing gradually each year. showing
that it has the confidence of the different commu-
mites in which business is done.
RATE OF PREMIUM.
The Rate Of Premium will be moderate. and in
all cases will he based upon the character of the
owner or occupant, and the merits Of the risk.
The conditions Of Insurance are framed with the
creates. ibcraty.
JAMES 7. CLOSE. Agent.
re- Office in Exchange Block, on King street.
sep 2S-ily
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MARRIED.

On Tuesday. the 18th instant. by the Rev. Mr..
Nadal, MIR. JOHN X. HUNT, of Washington, and
Miss SARAH V. LOWE, daughter OF Warren
Lowe, esq, Of Prince Georges county, Md.
On Thursday, 29th September. at st. Lukes
Church. Brooklyn, l.. l., by the Rev. }. W Dilier
BEVERLY b. BOLTS. of Richmond, Virginia
to VIRGINIA A., daughter of Alexander l." Bolts.
ESQ.,. of the former place.
On the 18th inst, at BcleAir. Frederick county,
Va, hy the Rev. 5. McMulin. WI. II. C.NlCTUR.
Of the city Of Lyncnburs. Va, to Miss L. J. Nc
LEOp. Of Frederick county. Va.
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Blackjack, MARSHALL & CO.,
Wholesale
obop &c

Grocers, Liquor. and Commission Merchants,
BL,ckIock'. WhorJ, Aicrandrio, Va,
TANE RECEIVED. and are still receiving, per
/ i steamer Mount Vernon. aud the regular pack
cts fran New York aud Philadelphia, their FALL
SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, LIQUORS. &C., &C.,
to which they particularly call the attention of
Merchants, Farmers. aud others. Wename III part:
SUGARS.
80 hhlS. p H., n. o., and Musrovado Sugars
- bblS. Crushed and Pulverized
100 /" A b aud C Coffee
30 boxes Loaf
MoLASSEs.
40 hhds p K. and Sugar House Moasses
60 bhls. New Orleans
30 bhls. Golden Syrup
COFFEE.
300 bags Light and Green Ria Coffee
100 Laguyra, Santos, 4 Maricaibo Coffee
30 Old Government Java
2j Mocha
10 African
IS chests Gunpowdcr Tea
80 - Imperial
- Young Tyson and Black do
CANDLES.
$50 boxes Mould Candles
100 Adamantine :"
IS Sperm :"
loo boxes Brown Soap
10 Fancy and Toilet do
% - CASTLE do
SEGARS.
100000 Sesars, various brands
SUNDRIES
100 boxes Pearl Starch; l2j boxes assorted
Candy; 81 trrces Rice; 80 bbls. Vinegar; - coils
Jutc Rope; 80 coils Hemp do; 100 doz. Painted
Pals; Grain Pepper Ground do: Ground Coffee:
Mace: pimcnio: Cinnamon; Race Ginger. Ground
do; Gloves: Nutmcss; Shot; Powder; Snuff. in
lars, Laddcrs and bottles Mustard: Saltpetre;
Sal .Eratus: Carb. Soda Sal Soda; Yeast Pow
ders; Matches: Brooms; Indigo; Fig Blue; Black
ing: Chocolate: Maccaroni; Backing Brushes ;
Wrapping Irvine: Wrapping Paper, Letter do;
| 900 sacks &. A., Ashton, and Marshalps Salt;
Dairy Salt; Grease; Prunes; Sardines; Fresh
Lobster Worcestershire Sauce; Pepper Sauce !;
Cheese &C. &c.
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CONN B c ] A L.
,,,,.nar;a Market, October 8.

~. IN Saturday was quiet ana tnero
TIE Is'A lotions on Change. In Flour
see ''' = ,sanss in quotations, and but limited
a'''' ,,asped principally to the city demand.
salni'H' Vs." ,,L., was dull; small sales Of red,
.ssN hea' .,I,c white is unchanged. Moth
la,lE IAN earn, with very little to do with-quo-
?: long ,';n,l Rye inactive at Zoe. Oats aSe,
.,aea' u ,,a.,, In other articles there is no
- y in in quotations. Business for the week
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Launch Of a q. S. Steamer.

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. S.-The steam gun
boat Pawnee, was launched at noon to-day,
at the Navy Yard, in fine style. She was
christened by Miss Grace, daughter Of Robert
Tyler, esq. \ national salute was fred
At least ten thousand spectators were pre-
sent
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LINDEN, September 81, 1859.

JoIS KETTLEwELL- ESQ.
U.dr SIR promised 10 give yhua candid statement :"
III. result II the cf Manipulated 'iuan" on my
crops this wear The result ut the wheat harvest III
Eastern Virginia you know. WA anything but sHiac
tory tr'nk il due u loi however !" STATE, ii'' my
crops were quite good, might perhaps say! with truth
better than those Of my m'shttr> used Your nilh'
Yriuciialiv and in l, quamtiiit. III vr"uN waNs am
satisfied that the Weld u gram was 1ur ~ l'r-. "tr'i
larger i from y iui> III the iicigil"irh""i dfr--'Hi
with Peruvian t,uu." The very uii'"rthi"
la fertilizers. and probably mu>t :" for Peruvian "u"'
which, forced the wheat forward AMI CAUSED II I" encounter
the early rlist.
may SAY. however thai am satisfied with !"ur Guann
and Shall send yy large urr ina few days Having visited
yuur works. and witnessed the manipulating lTT">N aui
hal from Won full aud candid explanations Of the whole
Iu-,css Am satisfied. only I'll the thoruuslncs>. hut
u tl entire h,irI>, ui tn OPERATION Under l- impress
sion. take pleasure in recommending Your cici:ze %
th, n,tr,unr, If my brother farmers. Yours. truly
WILLDUGIlBY NEWTON.
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DowN uS the TRACT SOCIETY. At the On-
cida County Republican Convention, after
the nominations were made. Hon. Roscoe
Conkling. member of Congress from that
District, was called on for speech, and, "a
reported by the local papers ''Spake OF the
necessity Of this State going Republican, III
order Ia make Mr.. Seward the nominee for
President next year-against the acquisition
of Cuba. and pitched into and denounced the
American Tract Society This may be an
appropriate and legitimate subject for poltl-
cal debate, and we shall not be surprised to
hear of Mr.. Conkling making a speech III
Congress against the Tract Society. 1t is in
accordance with the Seward irrepresslble
conflict doctrines. which we suppose Mr..
Conklng fully endorSes.-New York Jo"rnm
Of IDEyaiPyfr
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rHoMPsoN's HAIR RESTORATIVE.

GgoRGgTowS. ID. c., May I'd, 1893.
Mr.. JAMES THOMPSON DEAR SIR:
MY hair becoming harsh and falling of con
wi siderlbly, | was recommended to try your
HAIR RESTORATIVE. which. after the use OF
two bottles. my hair became quite soft and beanti-
ful. increasing very much in growth All those
wishing thick and beautiful head oi hair, re-
commend to use your Hair Tonic.
yurS r.sn.,,rully q. W. GREEN.
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WEST RIVER. July ~, 1859.
JoilS KETTiEwrLI.. RsQ.

JOHN kE1IIkNFLI- 80. .
Dpr Nr: The effect Cf the Manipulated Gunnu. No. ].
(prucurcl from YOU tobacco has i""r - rar',iios
tii consider il NY duty to voluntarily furnish y"u with
this >fairi:r,nt.
bvri. last Spring only u tons "' H. t"aply 10 few
knobs an otherwise rich frlcla'lc. III good -e.,-'-
Of predicting 80 bushels 81 WHEAT or on st'lbl lv" u.s.
If to,u per acre. There however. few spots 50
poor tia; tl convinced they would mol pay for tie labor
n rultj.a without being enriched. therefor" applied
t. III II. about an n u y"ur mixed Hli,n'~ Ia thc acre,
broadcast aud pnWrl hciors laying 81. III" plants III
tlr,,. spot Stood remarkably we'll ai seemed T. ROW "H
almost nirly after irir" st. and have cniitiUr7 NJ
- this ikur t,y "ttJd - III ether portion, 81 ia" crop
market their superiority. ilia' III" -" al nncc TRACES
the go, IL the application 81 ~" fertilizer AMI Il would
~ worth Won; wir Down a'ii =" tor Yourself
.n satisfied that should hay" pr"ltci lh similar alp-
cation TIA" rrtir, Field. especially ~ from t'r;r "\,"r-
,n,r have a r.lt Ia anticipate most "nriral result
from it. ,c 81 til, Sr.rc,rl. crop, II wt.I; AMI clover
E~,~cuily. Your oiHtrni servant,
HEOkLE W. lllGlIES.
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Business ~ MurToN.-.tn Albany paper
in speaking of the business done there, gives
the iulowing statistics Of one concern.
Last season Capt. McGraw slaughtered
$3.50 sheep, which averaged 81 per head,
making a total of S324,UoO. lie paid for
dressing, six cents per head, $3.50; carriage
by his own teams, $500, and = correspond
ing amount in New York; commission for
selling l2Ic. per head, So 56. The tallow
and pelts are sold here, the former bringing
ON nm average 81 j.. per head, amounting to
$40. 4Gs IS. and the latter, 80 each,
Siol S-5
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F,,RrAN Corrr llcrsE, Feb. 18th. 1858.

Mr. JAMES THuursoS. ALEXANDRIA Va
pr,e SIN: Nv hair had been falling on for con
siderable time. and after trying several remedies
for The prevention Of badness, with u" effect. |
gave yours i trial and after using one bottle
perceived u considerable change. continued
using i, until | had used three bottles, when my
hair was entirely restored. Please send he 'lS
bottles by the first opportunity.
49,, -.oIw + EDWARD MONROE.
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LEWIS BAAR, 1873, King Street,

JIAS opened fine and splendid stock of
IL FALL ASD WINTER GooDS-In Ladies'
Dress Goods
Black Dress silks: Mouslin De LANES
DE Laines Robes
French and English Merinocs, all widths
plads, all wool Mouslns. &C.; Cloth Cloaks
Shawls, of the latest styles
Embroderes of every description, with goods in
variety; also, a fine assortment Hosiery, Gloves.
Suspcuiers Linen and Table Diapers. | invite
the Ladies of Alexandria and vicinity, to give mo
an early call oct
NEW FALL GOODS AND FASHIONS
IN DUvALL 4 BRO, Merchant Tailors are
now in receipt Of their new FALL GOODS for gen
temcns wear selected in person from the best i'm
porting houses i'll New York, amongst which will bo
found some of the finest English Black Cloth and
Doeskn Cashmere; also, extra heavy Black French
Cloths for winter irock and dress coats, and choice
selections for business suits: any Of which will DO
made to order in our usual style Of elegance and
fashion.
Also. choice assortment Of Fancy Goods fer
gentlemen, ~ Shirts, Gloves. Suspenders, Merino
Shirts, and Drawers, &c. DUVALL 4 BRO.
Washington, sep l9-3taw3w
NOR SALE.-A LOT OF GROUND, at the
IL South east corner Of Water and Princess
streets l3S feet on Princess street by lis feet d
inches on Water street.
Also, the South half Of the LOT aud WHARF.
on Union street and the River, between Queen and
Princess streets $50 feet front AT present occupied
a. a Ship Yard by A. W. Eastack. For terms,
apply t" REUBEN JOHNSTON.
sep 26--eo2w"
NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS NEW GOODS.
~ Having just returned from the North with
new and elegant assortment Of FALL AND WIN
TER GOODS, consisting of French and English
Cloths Cassimcres and yestngs, / am now pre-
pared to offer to my customers and the public gen
orally some very desirable goods suitable for gem
tlerncn's wear. any and all Of which will be made
up to order in the best and most fashionable
styles. WILLIAM TUCKER,
Draper and Tailor, APO, Penn. avenue,
between a and 9th streets.
Washington sep 21-3tawiw
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The Cricket Match,

NEW YORK, Oct. The cricket match
was resumed to-day, attracting great atten-
ton. Stephenson's first innings a. Lock
years second innings 90 Stephenson's Sc
cond innings-two men played, bowling "A
without making a run.
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SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
COMP.I \,
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL OVER $50. 600 DOLLARS,

AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING.
The Charter of this Company offers more tavora-
bic advantages TO the farmer and others than any
Company chartered in the State. by insnrng
with or without premium note. If the applicant
prefer. lie can pay the full amount OF the premium
in cash. or by eiiectng a cash insurance for two
years the insured sa:es one eighth Of the amount
he would otherwise have 10 pay: or by becoming a
member and giving a small premium note the in
sur.d saves nearly one halt %. the amount charged
by Stock Companies, when insuring from year TO
year. This i the advantage resulting from the
combination of the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire. on the 18th day OF
March. 1894, since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members of the Company, and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid Tor losses Having
increased our business during the past year. We feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, AMI for its fattcring pros
pec' of future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe that, by prudence, caution, and rigid
system of economy. they will establish for this
Company \ reputation for chcapneSs and safety
not surpassed hy any Company in the I. States.
All differences III settlement of losses, may he
determined by three disncrcs arbitratorS Of the
County where such loss happened, to be mutually
chosen hy the insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
II. w. Thomas. 7. b. Robertson,
Edward Sangstcr, James 7. Close,
Dr. k. II. Stabler, Thomas I. Hill,
Christopher Neale, W. d. Massey,
=. ID. Lipscomh, K. ii. Carter,
Slas Bglcw, Wm. Wright,
W. VI. Turner, K. f. Lester,
A. r. Blakcy, ;. I. Stuart.
OFFICERS
III. W Thomas. Prcst Thomas /. Hill. Trcer
T. b. Eohcrtson.N .prcs't Vim. Wright, Secretary
JAS 7. CLOSE. Actuary Il General Agent
my 1-r.illY
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AUCTION SALES.

VNRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE
i FARM, IMPLEMENTS, &c, on he W".h-
ia.yfon and Aicrandrin Rdifroud, ia the State II
Virginia. hay ,rdy Jctreen the uro cifis.. bang
three miles Jton. .ihcr.-This FARM furnishes
one of the best gentleman country seats az also,
one Of the best for market and agricultural lur-
poses 1t contains ONE HUNDRED AND FIJI
TY ACRES OF LAND and is situated in tho
county of Alexandria, Va The Washington and
Alexandria Turnpike, Railroad and Canal pass
through the premises, and afford II the easiest
communication with the two cities. and all other
ID paris ii the Union The d " Il Nc
.A-- HOUSE is new frame house. containing
twelve cUmmodious rooms and kitchen. Inc
out buildings are all new and frame, and consist OF
two store rooms and summer kitchen, with y
large cellar under them-a barn. stable. car
rage house. ice house, &c. There are on the
premises several excellent springs, and near the
house brass pump. The tract bordering on the
Potomac River, has fine fishing shore, and
splendid view on the river, with the purest air
10 of 1t under cultiy alton, and the rest
is woodland-cak, walnut. and hickory. The
place has also strong water power sufficient for
a large mill or factory.
This FARM is now the property Of Major
Tochman, who will at any time before the sale cS
hibit the premises and give any required in:or
nation.
The property in grass alone will pay nett in
come Of $4,000 per annum.
The dwelling house is insured Tor 5000, and
could be insured for more.
The implements consist of such carts, wagons.
ploughs. horses &c, a are usual on farm. and
will be sold separately.
TERMS poR the FARM So, 400, and tie expen-
SIS Of the sale, including advertisement aud Trus-
tees fees cash. The balance in two notes, AT ono
and two years. hearing interest.
TERMS FoR THE Personal PROPERTY All
sums of and over SEQ credit of 90 day. for good
endorsed notes sums under $40, cash.
The sale will take place on the premises AT IL
orLock, ~, on Aoniay. he l7h day 81 OctoI"r,
1859. l. LOUIS klNZER, Trustee.
o-,uts
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PRINCE GEORGES. August y, 1859.

.JOnN KrTTiEwLLL, ESg.
I.,y MI received yaur note some tim" Sine" asking
word from me in reference to Your Manipulated Gunii"
have 1, say. that have used IT upon wheat "at-, AMI
tobacco ,.w hat extensively. al ia 81; a' SATISFIED
with thu result and -lrl IL long u, obtain iii SANE
good results have NOT .JI-y,nf!r! with IT, n ccilislrvi
viii, other Gnu that HAY" m.'tl hut am better pleased
with tn results 1T Yours than any other that have used
wv wheat ami ua;- where Il applied, ilp'ii', hhiii-
rIy II la-r sowing with Your Gunn" was harvested
L.i" IL" early without GIauu,ir straw light AMI grain
NIL The tobacco al,4 ot that alongside un lrttrr land
Respectfully yours, WI u. BOWIE
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WHITE COLUMBIAN GUANO.-An adii-
wv tional supply Of Columbian Guano, from the
Island OF "El Rogue" analysing 20 per cent.
bone Phosphate Of Lime, for sale at lowest rates.
vets JAS {. NEYETT.
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fredericksburg Market, Oct. g.

=, Frrrrs-NEw YORK Oct. THE
~, va. AZ today was spirited. but there was no
* =. go .s,an,s in prices. The Malaga fruit
-''. -. aI.o spirited Bunch Russians brought
- sas... Layers 81 iO@s2.t5 for boxes.
~. rr,p.s sa.;0@si. Lemons $50 81. 10.
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Phila lephia, sep 2l--"3w

\vOTICE-To those Of our customers who have
~ settled their accounts with Us, We return our
sincere thanks. As there are still large number
who have not AMI have been called upon frequent
Iv bv Mr.. W A. Hart, who Is authorized to receipt
f,r ~ J to those we would say, but little ndu-
p.nce can be given, and would ask Of them to call
At once, on Mr.. Hart, opposite old stand, and
settle without delay. TAYLOR HUTCHINSON.
Mashinnfnn oct Got Oct. %
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CUBA MOLASSES
60 hhds Sweet Cuba Moiasses.
PORTLAND SUGARS AND SYRUP.
$50 bbls A. A. Portland Sugars
200 Syrup. Mt New York prices.
SOFT WINDSOR BLUE PLASTER.
1000 Tons just received, per Briggs MARY II,
"Amina," "Adriana," and "Georgie Dcerins,
from Windsor. N ).
LIVERPOOL COARSE AND FINE SALT
$500 $500 '. " Ashton Fine SALT
Received by Ship "S.. Charles direct from Liv-
erpool All filed 10 to the ton.
The above articles being Of their own direct i'm
portation. they are enabled to offer them at a low
rates a. they can be had in any market in the
couptry aug l5-cotf
NEANTLES.- Mantlcs. a handsome as
lNl sortment, just received. by
90, HARPER J. BRO.
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By I. NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

L.
4 WILL OFFER at public sale, In front Of the
l Mayors Office, on Monday, the 26th instant, at
~ ociock, or Immediately after the sale by Messrs.
Smith kinzer, Trustees, n valuable HOUSE
~ AND LOT on the corner of ST. Asaph and
.E:A Queen streets, fronting on Queen street 80
feet and running back on ST. Asaph street, 80 fee:
to 10 foot alley
TERMS OF SALE cash; at four months. and
the balance on the lst of June, 1860 The pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security, aud
the title to be retained till the whole of the pur-
chase money is paid
sep Scots ROBT l.. BROCkElI.
70" The above sale is postponed until S"t"r-
Hay III. 22d ot' OrfoLcr, when it will take lace ut
the same hour and place.
sep 21-eots ROBT l.. BR0CkETT.
GALE OF SLAyES.-As Commissioners of the
- Court in the of James ". Morgans ad-
ministrator the undersigned will sell atpubic anc-
ton, to the highest bidder, for cash, on No"d"g.
he fr.t day IF HE C"nty C"nrtct Fa"q"ier coun-
q, six or eight likely and valuable SLAVES.
Il. IL. SHACkELFoRD, Com,rs
CHAS. I. GREEN,
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PENMANsHIP.

pR0F. 4. NJ TRIMMER has taken rooms in
III. Exchange Block, where he proposes teach
ins The above important and much neglected ac-
"np'isamert in all its departments, including
Tactical aud ornamental WRITING, LETTER
ING With the PEN, FANCY PEN DRAWING
iuiCaRD WRITING. Parents and guardians
la''ns children deficient in writing will do well
y placing them under his instruction, where pro-
Fr pains aud attention will be given upon system
are principles. Particular attention given 10 the
ftnsoiVisiting. Address and Wedding CARDS,
superior style. Mr.. I. horcs to receive u liberal
'aa'- "t patronage from the citizens Of Alexandria.
oct lu-lawyx