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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-08-06

pants. Some rough-and- tumble muses. oc-
Cured to mar the pleasures of the evening
but, take it all in all, our City friends appear
ed to be highly delighted with tho amuse-
ment. No body saw them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
A 4 D

To H., Ncmj,is oj III. f6,y Co"DcH:
The undersigned bcgs leave I" say that he /,
candidate Cor reelection 10 the Cfice oil superin
;cndent Of Gas. which hc recently resigned A.
t. the cause Of mis- resignation, he deems 1t USE
less to say more than that it shall never he repeat
ed. He will here coliine himself to statement OF
his claims and qualifications for the office. " hen
ne entered upon its duties, he found everything
about the Gas establishment in avery inefficient and
even diariiatcd condition. and tho Gas service OF
the city generally in II low state. lie ut once set
about and with much labor and expense H. nm
self ccomplishing a general reformation. In or.
der To do this he was under the necessity OF viSl-
ting AMI inspecting several Of the Gas houses oi
other cities. and learning the modes of operation
which from long experience, they had found to he
the best The avails ui his inquire. he applied I"
the works Of this city, ANA s'ndually raised th'li
to ;i,ir present efficient condition. In dong TINS.
he necessarily had To use much of his own private
means. Having brough: the works I" this state
n, has administered them with an untiiing spirit
of accommodation to all the citizens, rich ami
Poor, and has at all times been reaGy to do every
thin. III his power To contribute I" their comfort
ana convenience i'll connection with Inc WORK.
aud 20 render every aid III eases OF difficulty, even
beyond the line OF bis duty.
lie respectfully urge. that the special knowledge
au. qualifications referred Ia. ARE not always at
command and that few persons can bc found VIII"
would eo, IA he has done, 81 far and 81 often "ui
ui his way. and beyond the requirements OF strict
,luiy 10 accommodate the consumers al uaS.
our lr-lt JACOB EuNBt El.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
1859.
1853. A N a n a Aooo;
EIGHTH MONTH. sun sun . ,.S
AUGUST. RISES. 'sN.
MAJ NE LIS T.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-AUGUST IS.

ARRIVED.
Erc Evergreen, BAKER, Searsport, to Cazenove
Co.
Brig Rober, Reid, Moore, Windsor, plaster t"
CsleuOyc Co.
Schr. Maria Jane, Crosby, Eastport, plaster and
ssh To Caxenoyc 4 Co.
Schr. john Premore, Cranmer, Rockland, Ice
~ ; Beach.
schr. j. B. & +. H., Pharo, Warcham, to Mas
ter. -.
Schr. John Cronford, Smith. Folly Landing, to
Borden Mining Co.
Scbr wsymarl, Hammons, Mattox, wheat to
Washington Co.
Scbr Eleanor. Johnson. Plantersvillc, wheat
and rye to Blackjack. Marshall Co.
S,hr j. II. b. Smoot, Beard, Plantsrsville'
whca, to Blackjack. Marshall Co.
Sloop Ann McCarty, Hatton, Plantersville'
wheat To Blackjack, Marshall Co.
SAILED.
Schr. Nuragausctt, Hall, Fall River, by Borden
Mining Co.
Schr. Beauty. johnson. Providence, by T. J.
Nrhatfcy.
Schr. A. L. Whitmorc. Bogert Now York, by
T. j. Mchafcy.
Schr Fanny, Neal, Cohsssct Narrows, by Bor-
den Mining Co.
MEMORANDA.
Chin Mazepps. from Newport. Wales. for this
y-rt, was spoken. no date. lat 81, Ion. 40.
Buruue Melvina, Cahoonc, cldat New York, for
Washington, 10th inst.
Brig Amina Lewis. from Windsor, for this port,
arrived ut Portland. 18th inst.
Schr. David q. Bower johnson, for this port.
sailed from Providence, 18th int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
ITTY 1NnKIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA
BELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE, Alexandria, Va.

MISS f.. 1EBrS. PRINCIPAL
Miss " >HBER. Assistant Instructor IN English
Prot. ESGELBEl'nr, Vocal aud Instrumental
Music
Prof POLrI. Languages. French. Latin, Ita
liau. &c.: Drawing and Painting.
flNHiS Institution will open for ITS second session
l. the 18th day OF ncNt September, aud close the
last ri lHnc. thorough and Systcmaic course Of
S.uly j. pursued; and every rtiuri will hc con
timed To- maintain high reputation and select
character Tor the school corps of well quail
fed and experienced teachers are engaged for the
coming scssior--and other Assistants will he en-
pluycd rs the School increases. Ii j. the design of
the Principal that this Institution shall possess
every advantage for the attainment "i a thorough
and finished female education.
The huillim. selected and purchased by the
Principal for tie permanent establishment at the
school l. il Il retired and healthy part ot the city
1t was erected expressly for Il Boarding School.
and is wen suited for that purpose.
-RFFEEENcES.-
The Patrons Of the School: III. Rev. John
Johns. u. H.: Rev. e. T. Dana: Rev. ID. +. SrriEg:
Rev James T. .Iuhiisr"u: j. W. stevens. esd. Al
cAandria. Va: Hon. J. v. Tyler Warrcnt"n. Va;
q. ". Lewis. esq. Wr,rmi"rclaul. Va: .. Vi.
Cru.rhfcli. Speaker House q: Delegates. Va:
John Seddou. est, Stafford, Va: J. X. Tucker,
Richmond. Va; Nathaniel ry,cr, Editor Richmond
Enquirer; Rev. iauip slaughter, IuIpcPrr I"''
Va; Major II. Il. Tyler. Washington City; Rev.
John Towles, Prince Vim. Co.. Va; Robert Beyer
~, esq. The Plains, Fauqwier Co., Va; y. Frank
lin Minor. esq, Aibemarc Co.. Va: DR.. T.. A.
Curre. Lancaster Co., Va; James r. BALL. esq.
Northumberland Co.,. Va: W. lie Roy Eroun.
esq. Bloomfield Academy, Aibvmar!c Co.. Va;
Rev. X. II. Phillips. Principal Virginia Female
Institute: Rev .. \. Einsol,iug: Il. T. NoIaad,
esq: ten. Asa Rogers: DR.. VIM. Il. Cochran. Mid
llcburg. Va; Rev. Il. y. i.ipScomb. Rr>tertown.
Maryland: Thrs. l.. Brown, esq, Charleston.
kanawha Co., Va.
For Circulars, containing full particulars. terms.
&c. address MISS +. TEBBS.
" ll-evf Alexandria Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
5. SANDS EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED
Gi.iNO No. |.

I HAVE ENGAGED in the Manipulation of CT
| AMOS. and am now ready To supply the Far
mers and Planters of the United States with an
article which | consider superior /" anything 81;
the kind which has yet been produced having al
unusual amoant believe. of the valuable mgrcdi-
euts in thi, article. During my cdir"rship OF the
american Farmer" with which ualil within Il few
months ! have been connected tor - years have
most empha,icaiIy urged upon the Farmers and
Planters that the mixture ui the AmnOniaca Gu-
ano Peruvian) with the Phosrhatic Mexican.
Columbian. &C., WAS the best and cheapest appii
cation to most crops they could apply. For more
genera! views upon this subject refer To the pa
ccs of the American Farmer: and also. to my cir
cular Just issued aud which will he forwarded to
any one desirngi;) in which this view Is ably suS
tanned by Dr. Bickcl, Analytical Chemist, Of this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
GRAND EXCURSION TO PINEY POINT.
POINT LOOKOUT, OLD POI MT,
NORFOLK and PORTSMOUTH.

Tht slCamCr I q " TT \ \ Y
EAs4ESS will make IN Excursion "m MONDAY
uext. To the aboy. mentioned points. leaving her
n, r,h fo,t of 9th street the I'D ui August. ii
4. NJ, returning Oh "Wednesday, the 2Ith instant
1t II NJ.
Fare for the round trip. including meals. t" Pi
new Point ana! Poin; lookout. SmEc ticket, 81.
gentleman md lady. s.. +" old Point, Norfolk
and Port slnouth, single ticket. ST; gentleman and
lady, SD. The above tickets will allow The boiler
to return any subsequent iripoi the boat "iini"
ten DAYS from date "f the ticket
Office Ne. 372, next I" Browns Hotel.
GEO. T.. MATIlNGLI.
Ticket Agent Potomac Steamboat Company
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
DUKE STREET MALE ACADEMY.

y. Z. VIII LES u :, FNIN'TTNT.'
rJNIiE exercises oi this Institution, will be re
| .umcd uu Monday. 9TH september
In addition to the Mair. Il Female department
will h. instituted. under the direction Of Miss :.
+ e. Wu,IrLgsrY. where young ladies can re
c.yc instruction in all the branches usually
taught in first cla,. Academies including Music
on Piano aul ,si'ar. French. &c.
Young Ladies from the Country can he accom-
moiated with board with the Principals.
Rate, OF tuition per quarter OF eleven weeks a.
heretofore. varying from 50 to 30.
Applirations received at 1874, Duke street. Alex
audria. Va. sent. aug lI-2aw"w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
LOCAL ITE MS.

EXPEDITION The bridge over Four Mile
Run. on the Alexandria Louloun and lamp
shire Railroad. demolished by the acri'!"ni
ON the lUth instant. has been replaced 10y
another OF similar construction I" the one
DESTROYED the work having been completed
at t. o'clock NJ, yesterday. Trains passed
over it in the afternoon, carrying rails Ne,
and the Company is now ready To acronm"-
dale all who will avail themselves Of the la
cilities of the road as far Is Vienna station.
TK,vEL.--The travel over the Orange and
Alexandria, and Manassas Gap Rail Roads,
during this week, has been very heavy, rs
many rs six hundred being carried III one
day. Many are now returning from the
springs owing t. the c"oInr-. I" the weather.
MErrIxG OF CnrN,iL.- City Council
will meet this evening. Ia elect Il Smperinten-
dent oi Gas.
GroRcrrowx. Aug. I've were right
Yesterday in regard IL the cause Of the de
,erti,n Of the Canal steamer. The sunken
boat has been raised. however, and all OBJ
,,ructuns Ia the passage Of the boats remny-
ed W. should have stated that ii WAS the
steamer Antelope. Captain Wells. which was
prevented hy the obstruction from making
her downward trip in proper time. She
arrived, however, AZ l. O'Clock yesterday.
and started Tor lIarprrS Ferry again at >
o'clock p. m. The l.. }. BrcnSic, Captain
Ritter, made her regular trip in good time,
arriving at o'clock p. H., and left again
Tor the Ferry this morning.
TIE sale of The Union Hotel to MrssrS.
Tcrney Il Co.. OF the National, has. W"
learn. been fully consummated, and the
deed is now being prepared. The price
paid is $4,000 This should certainly be Il
cause OF graduation among our citizens, "a,
the reputation of the purchasers a hote!
keepers, furnish a guarantee that this long
partially neglected house will DE put in pro,
rer condition, and our citizens furnished
with Il house for the accommodation vt the
public to which they can point with PRIDE
Cor. of WASH. sta.
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CAM = VI f. T. I y q
ALEXANDRIA, LoUDOUN AND HAMPSHIRE
RAILROAD.
LIE "a s. &. J.

TRAIN OF CARS. for the accommodation
n of persons attending the CAMr MEETING on
rI. land of Mr.. Joshua Gibson, i'll Fairfax County,
will commence running "n the lHh instant. from
the Cu,npany'S Depot. corner Of Oron"k" ana
Water streets to the Ncnma station, on the 18th
Section.
Through tickets. including Omnibus. - cents
each way
Leave Alexandria every day during the meeting,
sunday exccpicd,) at : and l0i A. W. ana i
VI, and Nrmna vi . A. NJ, and Il J.. NJ AmrN'ra
train will leave Alexandria ON Saturday, at l..
VI, and Vienna on Monday. at \. u.
An. IS-d6t W. II. CARlIN. Conductor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
THE EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED GUAEo
WILL BIZ rur rp ~ BAGS AND MARKED
S. Sands Excelsior Manipulated Guano,

AND WILL. tDNlAlN
.! To 10 per cent. -imm'"'" e"d 10 10 oo per-
cent WoSphoicS.
LII, intended ;hat il shall reach the highest Of
these standards, but some allowance l. desired to
be made, to mac; any possible short coming which
nv accident may he made The Excelsior No.
| believe equal To the best Peruvian Guano on any
crop 10 which that article is applied and will sur,
pa.s it -. Improvement to land. The Agricultural
public have been much imposed upon by all sorts
of procss.d fertilizers, but have no hesitation IN
saving that believe this compound will be found
the NE Plus Ultra OF anything OF the kind which
has vet been produced: and with this confidence
in it. value, have agreed To Introduce it 10 the
public. SAN Eli SANDS
formerly Editor of the AnIsrican Farmer.
Baltimore. Nd.
All orders from persons i'll Virginia and Mary
land, trading with Alexandria, will bc promptly
supplied by the Agents
ADDISON, WALLACE & CO,
ivS-eoom Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
NOTICE no RAILROAD CONTRACTORS

GEALED PROPOSALS will he received at the
- office of the Virginia and Kentucky Railroad
Company" in the town of Abingdon, until II o
clock. on the Sth of September next, for the grad
uation and masonry upon the first fifty miles "'
the road, extending from Abingdon To Il short d''-
lance West OF the Clinch river.
The proposals will he made in one mile sections
AT cash prices.
The plans. specifications, and all necessary N
formation Cor those proposiugto bid for this work,
can be obtained at the office Of the Engineer "i the
COMPANY. By order of the Board:
". BEVERH0UT THOMPSON,
Abingdon. Va, jy l9--dtSj Chief Engineer
~ H. For the present, the above letting Is
postponed--,uc notice of the date OF the letting
will De given hereafter BY order of the Board:
W BENERIOUT THOMPSON,
aug 10 fi Chief Engineer
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
STEAM DYEING, CLOTH
DRESSING, and SECURING ESTAB-
I1SHMENT

\. II. WAKEFIELD, PEUrGiETvE.
NiERClIAN'rS and others are respectfully ~
wi yteI {" examine the superior style III which
-,oodS are CLEANED AMI Dl ED at my establish
ment. No. -. FuirfaX street, cold Stani.l where
everything appertlnns t. u we'll regulated eaah
!iShmcnt uf the kind can hc d"uc III superior
manner. at moderate prizes. GOODS forwarded
to any part of Virginia and Maryland with dis
patch. safely aud carefully packed.
\ call is respectfully solicited. Yen will find
me at all times at my post. ready and willing to
accommodate all desiring my services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
SOEr WINDSOR BLUE PLASTER.
LIVERPOOL COARSE AND FINE SALT

JIUW SIrhS DiISc
25nO ashton Fine
Expected shortly hy SHIP st Charles" direct
from Liverpool. All filled 10 TO the ton.
The above articles being 81! their own dircc. i'm
portaion, they are enabled t" offer them At aS low
rates u.s. they can he had in any market in the
country aug lJ--cuf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19

PEE . A UU hNU'
Just received. per SHIPS ceres. "Tcmpleman.
..SIivcr star" aud Charles Ward, direct from
tie Chiricha ISLANDS, 300 ross v" FERi e
WAY GIiNO. which they offer T." their custom
crS at lowest rates.
S0MBRER0 GUAN0,
Direct from the Island ut Somhrrr". THIS Is the
richest Phosphate Gnan" known.
SOLUBLE PHOSPHATED GUAE0.
Manufactured 10y Dr. X. II. StaLer, Ut tins city,
aud warranted To contain per ct of Anmuniu,
and - per ct. Soluble Bone PhosphatcS. Also,
ELIDE ISLAND, or
CALIFORNIA GUANu:
JARVIS ISLAND. and
MEXICAN GlANO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

DEATH OF PHILLr ). Fry. EsQ.-lt is with
feelings of deep regret that we are called
upoa to chronicle the death Of one o. our
most useful and respectable citizens, Mr..
Philip s. Fry, who departed this life Oh
Monday morning, the 18th inst. after an
illness Of two weeks. 1T the time Of has
death. the deceased WAS Clerk Of the Circuit
and County Courts OF this County, the duties
OF which Offices he had performed for mum
her of wears, to the satisfaction Of all with
whom he had dealings He was kind and
accommodating 10 all, especially ilic poor
and needy, who were in search al either mo
ncy or advice. Has charity of purse and
opinion will long be remembered br the poor,
who were never sent empty away, ~ well rs
hy the distressed. who always found sympa-
thy. In short Mr.. Fry WAS Il good mal.--
one who WAS loved and respected by all who
knew him. arrange Ghronicie.
TUE CRorS We regretted I" uo' zee. "u Il
recent trip down the Orange and Alexan-
dria Railroad. that the most OF the Corn h"-
tween this place and Culpepcr {. IL. was
completely ruined Nv the drought. and will
make nothing bat fodder, and very little OF
that. -Or0nge chT"nirir.
The Fairfax News says: -"'rhe August
term of our County Court adjourned on
Tuesday evening been in session
two DAYS But little business "t general
interest was transacted. There was iar
attendance of persons from different por-
tons of the county. From various portions
of the county we learn that the Corn crop
will be very short. The drouth has been
severe
An opposition meeting was held in iiar-
risonburg, Rockingham County. on the 10th
inst, and delegates were appointed to Con
venton to be held in Richmond Oh the 9TH
of October. 4 committee was also ap-
pointed to pre,are and publish an address to
the people of Rockingham, in support OF the
principles and objects of the Conservative
Union party.
The Board of Managers of the Mechanics
Institute of Richmond, have determined to
open their Sixth Annual Exhibition, on " ed
nesday, the 10Th of October next. The Board
invite Mechanics, Manufacturers. Artists
Inventors, and all others, in Virginia, and
all the other States Of this Union, to avail
themselves Of the opportunity thus afforded
to display their taste, ingenuity, and skill.
in the collection about to be exhibited.
PowelPs Hotel, in Petersburg, has been
sold by the company owning it, to a firm in
Petersburg, for the sum Of $4,000, and will
soon lie arranged and converted into ii block
of stores.
The ladies' Of Orange, connected with the
Baptist Church, propose giving dinner on
Monday next Court day. the proceeds OF
which, will be appropriated to the purchase
of a bell.
The Port Tobacco Times says:-Ihe con-
tract for building the new Jail IN Port To-
bacco, has been awarded To Mr.. Bryan. oi
Alexandria, Va. who proposes t" build 1t
for $3.50.
Henry Revenel, esq, President OF the
Union Bank. Charleston, :. c., died at the
Grcenbrier White sulphur Springs, Va, on
Friday last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19

The Virginia Echo. is the title of weekly
newspaper Just started at Halifax c. H., Va.
by Messrs iiuwcrton X Wright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
THE SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS,

T-NDER ,L. instruction Of the subscriber. at his
| residence in Alexandria, will resume Its exer-
ci.cs on Thursday, September sth. The -uhscri-
her will only receive as many puphs ~ re can
instruct faithfully with due regard to proper habts
nr .,udv. a,d an accurate comprehension of what
ever !. taught. Special attention is given to the
Ersli.h branches of eIucation and to the Ancient
languages.
Trnvs-For Day Scholars, $3.50 per quarter.
onp 3-2awlw GEORGE A. SMITH. A. ".
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1t is reported that tw" gentlemen left
Richmond on the 18th instant, with Il hostile
meeting in view.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
MARRIED.

On August 4th, by Elder 7. W. Newman, Mr.
WIN. CORNWELL and Miss EMILY COOK. AL
Of Fairfax county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19

- CASKS SUGAR CURED aud PLAIN FAM
j lily HAMS, just received. and for sale by
.n,, - JOHN A. DIXON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19

Henry Revenel, esq, President OF the
Union Bank. Charleston, :. c., died at the
Grcenbrer White sulphur Springs, Va, on
Friday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19
~ JOHN T. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

ptBLlC SALE.-On Wrdne.doy, the I'm ~.
l. sf""f, AZ l0o'ci'ck, A. w., shall offer for sale
ut public auction. in front of the Mayors Office.
IN the city OF Alexandria, Virginia. TWELVE
SHARES OF VIRGINIA STATE STOCk.-
Terms. cash. EDWIN c. FITZHUGU
Administrator of NJ. {. Fitzhugb deed.
Fairfax County. Va. aug g-eots
h'r' The above sale is postponed until next Sn-
t"i"y. ne 2Ob jnsto"t. at the same place. at
- O'Clock. aug lS-iS
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A CARD.
AZ VIII
IL WARElI,In l,.sirn ;

4 u. WAKEFIELD desires to return his sin
n. cerc thanks to his numerous customers III
Nir. ima aud Mary land. for their very liberal IA
trona::c "a tended To- him III the Alexandria Steam
Dycing aud Cloth Dressing Business, for the
last sixteen years; and he hopes by strict attcn.
ton To- lis business I" merit continuance ri the
same. lie can hc found at his old stand. No. -.
Fairfax street. where he will be pleased t" see hs
old customers and friends. aug lS-h
NOR RENT. The large and cnnm"di"u>
L BRICK STABLES, belonging t" the Man
SION House. with Shedding for Carriages. aud
g. large Yard. Als". two simall DWELLINGS.
ii aijrmn" which would lac desirable tor the
lloS,crS connected with tic Stables. They have
been rented for some years past to Mr. liGsh La
than. For t"rms. arplyto
aug Eft GREEN BROTHER.
e- FOR RENT-A WAREHOUSE, on King
S::i street. between Union and Water streets. at
present occupied Ly Zeph English & Brother, and
among the best business stands in the city.
Apply TO [aug I6-lw JOHN WlT!lERS.
~ FOR RENT.-Thc STORE. No 80. on
IL King, next to the N W. corner Of Fa,riaH
strret JOHN WEST
uus lO-2awtr No !. North Fairfax street
WAGON BOWS. BENT RIMS AND pa
w TENT CLOTH ard great variety of best
MaIlcah!e Castings, offered at lowest rates. All
in want are solicited to call before purchasing.
au- Is GEO. +. BALDWIN.
lNMlTH'S FILES AND SCREW PLATES
- Very superior Files and Hose Rasps. and
full a>surimcu; Of Stocks and Dies. just received
from the makers. GEO L. BALD" IN.
aug Is
On BARRELS Il. l. t A. Stuar,s Standard
~ Crushed SUGAR, casks Muir Sons, Ed
inbursh Ale, received this day 10y Schr. Arctic,
and for sale by j. l.. DOUGLASS.
an. Is
NEW CROP TURNIP sEED-A further sup
~ ply received of the best varieties.
aug 10 II. COOK 4 CO. Sarepta Hall.
HllDS. Porto Rico and ) do. Muscoyalo Mo-
y lasscs Just received and for sale hy
aug 10 WASHINGTON & co.
NTEW GOLDFISH, Mackee and Large Smoked
~ Herrngs, in store and for sale by
aur III JOHN A. DIXON.
DLASTER.-200 tons fresh ground Windsor
PLASTER. for sale by
aug II ). \. HARPER GU.
DACON.-lO.O0O pounds sides, Shoulders and
ID Hams, for sale by
ang Il >. y HARPER o.
N!NS-To close out the remaining stock "i
II Fam, will sell very cheap.
,u,, ID RICHARDS, ITO hing Street.
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ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.

NNHE TWELFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF
/ this Institution for Boarding and Day Scho-
lars, will commence Oh the 18th Of next month,
tScptomher.)
Every effort will be made TO continue the school
worthy of that liberal support. which it has hith
crto received Such changes aud improvements
As ubscryati"n and experience have shown Ia he
necessary. will be introduced.
Lectures. fully illustrated. will bc regularly de
hycrrd rs heretofore. upon Natural Philosophy.
Chemistry, and Astronomy.
Those VIII" design to send their daughters dur
ing the approaching session. will please inform the
Principal at aS early day possible. n no seats
will bc considered engaged unless by special re-
quest.
Circulars, giving full information will be fur
nished to any who NAV dcSir. them.
Sth mo 2--d%w JAMES :. IlAhLOWELl.
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ALEXANDRIA BOARDING SCHOOL

KOSCIUSKO KEMHEE Instructor ia Ancient Languages
JAMES g. CLARK. MI;hrul,ir, AMI Civil Engineering
DELAWARE kEMPER. ..us. BrI'tCh- ani Nat. Schemes
ALNEEUIS IAPPONE. Modern Ian.lgi.e-.
WILLIAM a,LEDD. Drawing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-19

VNHE Fall session of 1852 will begin on Ser'em-
her 18th. A well arranged course OF study,
,nmpet,ut teachers, mild but firm government,
and a healthy location. recommend this lnsiitu
ton to the patronage of those persons VII" WISH
their daughters to obtain thorough and accom-
plished education. =,
The place i, easy of access, lying within hall
mile Of the turnpike leading from Alexandra L"
Lecsburg. l.; miles distant from the former pace
and 10 miles from Washington. Persons desiring
their ,l,uylters to enter. would do well I" apply
immediately. n II limited number will be takrn.-
Board and tuition, for session of five months. S'o
washing included. Music with Us" of Piano. SO.
French and Latin. each 50. Drawing and Paint
ing, each Sj-onc half to lac paid in advance.
M deduction, except in c"ses OF pr"tra"trd sex
ness For further particulars. and circulars. APP
ply 10 MHS; A. d. "A,i