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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09
COUTHERN PROTECTION NSuRANCE
y COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL OVER S25O,0O0

AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING.
The Charter of this Company offers more fayora-
blc advantages to the farmer and others. than any
other Company chartered in the Stat. by insuring
with or without premium note. If the applicant
prefer, hc can pay the full amount of the premium
in cash. or 10y cficciing cash Insurance for two
wears, the insured saves onc-cighth of the amount
he would otherwise have to pay: or by becoming
member, and giving small premium note, the in
surcd saves nearly one half of the amount charged
by Stock Companies. when insuring from year to
year. This is 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 10th OF
March 1854. since which time over FIVE thousand
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members of the Company and over thirty thou
sand dollars have been paid for Losses. Having
trcblcd our business during the past year. we feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far. and for its hattering pros
pects of future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe that, by prudence. caution, and rigid
system of economy. they will establish for this
Company a reputation for cheapness and safety
not surpassed by any Company i'll the |. states.
All differences in settlement of losses, may he
determined by three dsintcrcscd arhitatcrs OF the
County where such loss happened. to he mutually
chosen by the insured and the Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09
HATS, CAPS, BONNETS, &C

NOR CASH.-We are selling our best - HAT
for 81, and guarantee it superior to any iiat
sold in the Credit Houses for 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09
LUMBER, LATHs, LIME. &c.

CNBER. COAL. AND WOOD YARD.-Cor.
- ''rct Union a,d Queen Streets, Nortk.-Where
! an prepared to furnish every description oi
1t ABER, SHINGLES. LATHS, LIME, DC
A',' Oak and Pine WOOD. Red and White Ash
Aai Cumberland COAL, which am selling low FOL
'a'a or on reasonable terms to good customers.
aug TT L. ". BARKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

NOTICE.-This is to give notice that 1t - nrccs-
y snry 10 close our books to the lst "f January.
All our accounts have been made of and present
ed. Those Of our friends that can make IT c"nvc-
Ii,nt to call and settle. will confer favor 10y
doing % at their earliest convenience. Those that
cannot. will hc called on in few day'.
;,r Is ASHBY 4 WOOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09
DIR. HAROLD sN0WDE

OFFERS his Professional Services t" "a the ci',- W
" zens of Alexandria and vicinity. Office \"
1 North Pitt street nov GZ-U
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

k.zA TWO STORES AND DWELLINGS FOR
H#Il RENT.-The houses on Royal street. one Of
which lately occupied by John T. Creighton ns
Hardware store are for rent, and immediate pos
sesson given. For price and other particulars,
apply to JAMES koACh.
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p S-A most beautiful assortment of French
Fell Hats, Cassimercs. Childrens Fancy Hats and
Caps. all Of corrcspondingly low prices. Call and
o,am;pe for yourselves. sep24
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

NTOTlCE-To those of our customers VIII" have
~ settled their accounts, as rendered the hrst ot
January. return ""r hH"E': those VINO nave
failed tu do so would remind ot the necessity
of doing S". at an early day. n all our accounts
unsettled on the 6r., Of april ns,t. will. through
necessity have to pass into other hands for colec
tion ~ a, that time we will move from Alexandria.
fch I-2w TAYLOR & HUTCIlISON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

DIRECTORS:
ii. W. Thomas, Christopher NeaIe'
r. H. Stablcr, X. f. Lester,
". VI. Turner, Sholto T. Stuart.
r. B. Robertson, L. ID. Lipscomb
W. d. Massey, Silas Eiglow,
W. r. Harper, James /. Close
7. 7. Hill, Edward Sangster,
Richard II. Carter. \. X. Blakcy.
OFFICERS:
II. ". Thomas Pres't. ". d. Massey. Treasurer.
T. b. Robcrtson.V. .Prcs't L. Sansstrr Secretary.
JAS. T. CLOSE, Actuary & General Agent.
NH 2%-c&dly
VNHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
i ALEXANDRIA, continues tn insure against
Fire. generally in Town aud Country as heretofore,
on the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
ANTHONY y. COVER, President.
William Gregory, Edward :. Hough,
Robert JAMESON James y. Smith,
Thomas r. Keith, Robert g. Violet,
William II. Fowle Thomas Mccormick,
John II. Brent. D. b. Smith,
John b. DaingerGeld,
R..' uficc hours from . to ! J. and from y to -
o'clock. e. W. WATTLEN, Secretary.
Office on King street, near -. Asarh.
nov l0--dly
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NH }

NvEW GOuDS.-Wc are this day receiving
~ Fancy Cacocs. very pretty styles; Gingi"m]'
New York Mills. Nansutta. and other superior
brand. Of bleachcd Shirtiugs also. hIcachcd and
brown Shcctngs. Irish Linens, some very superior;
Linen Cambric Handkcrchicis. Alpacas. @c.. &c,
all Of which We will sell at very low prices. Call
n.r,, an lfcb III LARkIN & BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

NrEW HOUSEKEEPERS PLEASE NOTICE.
y 1t is my business to furnish, only, ARTl-
CLES USEFUL IN HOUSEKEEPING Of Hard
ware and Cutlery. Britannia and SiIver-piated
Ware Plannished Japanned, and common lin,
Wood and Willow Ware; Brushes, Mats, DC
Housekeepcrs are invited to examine this a-sort,
mcmt. and the prices. New Housekeepers VIII
perceive the advantage of finding at one establish
mcrt so many articles which they require.
ian 2S JOHN OGDEN, No. l35, king-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

g. FOR RENT.-Thc three story BRICK
ii HOUSE, on Royal street, between King and
Prince streets lately occupied by A. s. Robinson.
Apply to feb 2S-ltfI BRENT L k1NZER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09
VERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
\ sEGARS. CHEWING TOBACCO, kc.---The


VERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
\ SEGARS, CHEWING TOBACCO, &c..--The
subscriber has lately received large addition to
hi- stock, and is quite confident that be con please
the ta.te Of almost any one wanting articles in bis
line. Ne names 10 part ,ome very fine HA VANi
.SEGARS, out Of the same lot that President Buch
anan smokes; very superior CHEWING TOBAC.
CO. Of various brands; genuine Turkish SUOR-
ING TOBACCO; PIPES and STEMS, in gr.a'
variety, DC. For sale, wholesale and retail.
CHARLES p. SHAW,
ian eff y. E. cor Of King Fairfax I's.
lust RECEIVED per tho Steamer Baltimore.
J a lot Of Sweet ORANGES; also, hne lot OF
Bananas and Plantains, direct from Havana sso'
IS boxes Pslams Oranges and Lemons
10 Figs, for sale At {. sChAfEhs,
nh II No g. North Fsirfax. street.
O0AL.-A good supply WHITE AsD RED
u ASH COAL, for sale q. low prices.
r.b WHEAT b BRO.
XIIo0L PURCHASED ~ the hishsst cash
ian Hill. BRows, ; pAsfLow.
WOOL pureh.ssd BY
w b4 RID6BLYY, HAxyroH 3 90.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

HAVE NOW IN STORE large and complete
i assortment of
CORN SHELLERS-priccs from Ss to so.
CUTTING BOXES-irom 500 to Slo.
7 would call attention to Sinclair Co. latest
improved CUTTER and MASTlCATOR. IT mas
lust been made and it is decidedly the best Gutter
that has been offered. For sale by
declI d. q. MEADE, No. II Fairfax street.
NOTICE.-Cor and Cob Crushers; Agric"''u
~ raj Boilers; Corn Shelters Hay straw ana %
Fodder Cutters Ploughs; Harrows, DC, l"il
supply, Just received and for sale hy
ADDISON. WALLACE CO.,
noyI No. Il Union street, Alex. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

no YOU WANT TO KEEP Y0IR BABIES
- WARM? If 50. go tn ;. W. MEl ~
BERG'S and buy pair Of those CRADLE BhAA-
kETS. which they are selling at cost price
faL 4
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& co.

Grocery. Liquor and Commission Merchants
No. II, USIoy STREET,
ALEXA XANDRlA, VA.
feb 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-09

CIIAFING DISHES, Oyster Dishes, Buckwh
I Cake Plates; Egg Boilers; Jelly Straners :;
Pudding, jelly. and Ice Cream Moulds; Cofee
Urus: Britannia and Block Tin Coffee and Tea Pots
in sets or separate; Coffee Biggins: the Old Do
muiop Coffee and Tea Pots; Plate Warmers /;
Oyster Broiers: Footmep to hang on Crates; Coal
Hods and sifters; Andron. Sbovels and longs,
for sale by feb j JOHN OGDEN.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13
The Wayerly Novels,

The well-known firm of 7. B. Peterson &
Brothers, SOC Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
are now engaged in publishing a remarkably
cheap edition of these unapproachable works
of fiction. The first, "Ivanhoe,n appeared
on Saturday of last week the next, "Guy
Manncring," will issue to-day, "Rob Roy
next, and so on, one novel will be published
regularly on each and every coming Satur-
day, until the whole number of volumes
twenty-six-is completed. The low price fix
ed by the publishers for them is only % cts.
o volume, or the whole twenty-six volumes
for five dollars. A complete set will be for
warded, free Of postage, By mail, to any part
of the United States, to any one, by the pub
fishers, on receiving a remittance of five dol.
lars for the twenty-six volumes: or a remit
lance of three dollars will pay for the frs
twelve volumes; or a remittance of one dol
lar will pay for the first four volumes. Tn,
novels will be neatly printed, and each vol
ume will contain about 125 pages, printed OF
fine white paper, and neatly bound with pa
per cover. The revised uniform Edinburgh
edition, from which this is reprinted, com
prises forty-eight volumes, the cost of which
is secenty-tro dollars and this edition vii
contain every word of the Edinburgh edition
We commend the determination of this er
terprising Philadelphia firm, to furnish tn
works of an author like Walter Scott, at
price so reasonable, that all persons whateye
may possess a full set, and direct the especis
attention of our readers to the fact, an
would advise them all to make a remittanc
of Five Dollars at once, per first mail, to tn
publishers, for the entire set, who will sen
them complete to any one, free Qfpostage, 0
the receipt of that sum.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13
Progress of the Order.

CALDWELL CouNTY.-Bro. NJ. G. York, of
Patterson Division, says: "Our Division is
doing as we'll as could be expected of new be-
gfhners Our first quarter is just out, and
we have "a members and lady visitors. Our
members seem to be Of the right grit and ac-
tuated by the true spirit of philanthropy and
personal safety"
BEAUFORT DWIsIoN.-A true and faith.
full worker in the Temperance cause, informs
Ms that old Beaufort Division, after a few
months supincncss, has been recognized I'M
der promising auspices. lie says-"We are
again fully in the harness, and it is our de-
termination, with The Blessing of Heaven, to
accomplish much for the glorious cause We
have so long espoused.'
CrrRrrueE.-Bro Frost says "Indian Ridge
Division is gaining ground joined last
meeting, and two names accepted for initia
ton at the next
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13

GREAT. REDUCTION IN FKEIGHTs.--The
Raleigh Register of Wednesday, says Major
Castor II. Wilder, President of the Raleigh
and CASTOR Railroad, has just returned from
Petersburg, where he has been for the past
week, for the purpose Of inducing the Board
of Directors of the Petersburg and Roanoke
Railroad, in regard to the reduction. of their
freight charges, and we are rejoiced to say
that his efforts have been crowned with the
most complete success. The Directors of the
Petersburg Road have responded to Major
Wilder's proposition in a spirit at once libe.
raj and sensible. Freight on Tobacco from
CASTOR to Petersburg has been reduced 5 cents
on the hundred weight, and on Wheat2 cents
on the bushel, and a corresponding reduc
ton on other freights hasa also been made on the
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad corresponding
with the liberal tariff on the Petersburg road
and henceforth the most inveterate croakel
will have no cause to complain Of the freigh
charges on these Roads.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13
THE MAN OF MANY REMEDIES:

The invalid who takes hold of the drug list
as if it were a bill of fare, and is continually
changing from one item to another, like a
green guest at a hotel dinner, stands a fair
chance Of killing himself before he has ex-
hausted the catalogue of poisons. Some con-
situations will bear this kind of "medical
treatment" longer than others. but anything
short of a case-hardened system, lined with
asbestos, and furnished with gutta-percha
nerves and steel sinews, must succumb at
last. We trust, however, that this plan of
transferring the whole materiG medica to the
stomachs Of the sick, is nearly obsolete
Half the world already understands that the
two inestimable remedies introduced by Pro-
fessor Holloway are sufficient for all internal
and external ailments. The other half is fast
Verging to the same opinion. 1t is safe to
predict that the day is not distant when the
pharmacoppia will be revised down to a very
minute volume, which may perchance " grow
small by degrees and beautifully less until
it vanishes altogether. Venerable errors are
not immortal. They must die, and if they are
decently buried with the respect due to od
age, it is the most that can be expected fol
them.
We have our p~rejudices, like other folks,
and they stick to US like barnacles, forming :
SOrC OF arIlOr WHICH tue SWORD OF truth can
not always readily penetrate. But when VIZ
see sores of twenty years standing cured in
six weeks by HoLLowAY's OINTMENT, anG
chronic dyspepsia of the most distressing
kind relieved in a few days by H~oLLowAY'
Pulls, (and that these worders have been &C
complished repeatedly is beyond dispute,
what are WI to say? To DENY the eficacr
of remedies that work such apparent mira
cles, would be mere fatuitT. We shall no
thus stultify ourselves. The reputation Q
his medicines as specifics for three fourth
of the maladies of the human ace, is founde
on immutable facts, and facts are a species {
antagonists that we decline meeting in tn
field of controversy with any kind of theorie
with which the profession could furnish us
We have many friends among The faculty
and possibly SOM of them may consider t6
cures effected by the use of Professor Holl,
ways Pills and Ointment an innovation O
their rights. If so, it is a trespass whic
tie sick will approve, and which every phi
anthropist-oah ohose interest 1t does not 4,
teUsre-is sure to commend. -NempA is "a,
neat"
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13

New ORLEANS, April about noon to-
day, a fire broke out in the lower levee cotton
press, which contained about 10, 900 bales of
cotton. The fire extended to four adjacent
squares, containing cotton, all of which are
now burning. The loss is estimated at near
ly 81, 900, 600, but well covered by insurance.
New YORK, April 6.-The Herald has in
telligence from Montevideo to FEBRUARY 10
seventeen days later than any heretofore re-
ceived-which announces the peaceful adjust
ment of the difficulties with Paraguay,
through the friendly offices of President Ur-
quiza. The precise terms of the settlement
are not stated, but it is known that ample in,
demnity is conceded to the family of the man
killed on the Water Witch, and to the Ameri
can Commercial Company, represented by Mr.
Hopkins.
Gen. George P. Morriss declines the Con
sulship to Havre.
RICHMOND, April Gall the Amerieannom
inees, except Henry Myres, candidate fol
Grain Measurer, were elected to-day. Th'
only interest manifested was in the contes
for the Office of superintendent of Gas Works
John j. Fry, the American nominee, wa
elected over Daniel Hagerty by l5O majority
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13
PETERSBURG MARKET.
BROMLEY, GREEN & CO.,
Grocers and Commission Merchants
Drn1 n CDVVnO VA

BROMLEY, GREEN & CO.,
Grocers and Commission Merchants,
PETERSBURG, VA.
CorToN.-The demand still continues active
with a slight tendency to decline on the "Persia's"
news. We quote strict selections 123 ; prime
grades liz to l23 fair to good 103 a III.
ToBAcco.-The weeks business has been quite
large at generally steady rates. Towards the
close there was less animation in medium leaf, but
Jugs and good leaf are in demand at full rates. We
note shippers in the market, Tugs at prices ranging
from Al to 81 these figures are for fair to good
very good Jugs range from 6 to Z, and medium
leaf I to 9; good 81 to 124. We noticed a small
lot of very fancy tobacco to day, handsomely put
up which brought 5000 per 100 lbs.
The inspections show an excess over last year
of about 1900 hhds. AS the season o ivances plan,
ters will do well to look particularly to the order
of their tobacco and send none to the market I'm.
less they are satisfied of its being safe for warm
weather. at the close of our report the market
was not so active for Tugs, the day being damp
and breaks large.
MoLAssEs-The stock of all descriptions is good.
"" quote New York Syrups 80 to SO. W. 7. Mo-
lasses 80 to 81; P. R. 81 to 40 New Orleans As
a so.
CoRN.-Small receipts. We quote so to 81.
WHEAT.-The market is active at a still farthl
er advance of fully Sc on the week. Prime white
| so to l so; prime red so to | 60.
BAcoN.-Va. hog round is rather declining,
owing to the very large receipts and heavy stocks
on hand, we quote 104 to IL western shoulders
81 to 9; sides 102 to IL.
LARD.-In good demand with upward tendency,
we quote 124 to 13c for Va.
GUANo.-The iemand is quite active at SO to
$50 net cash for Peruvian. National fertilizer
highly recommended $40 per ton of 1000.
FLoUR.-The European news quote breadstufs
dull and declining. We quote superfne 81 to 81
Extra Z to Il Family y to 8 in large lots.
PEAs.-Very active at l 30 a / 80 for choice
Black Eye.
DRIED FRU1r-Peaches $43 a 81 40 lbs. Ap
pies, 1 40 a Sc per bush. of % lbs.
CoFFEE.-The supplies are now better and W.
have to note an active damand for all descriptions
We quote Rio III to l24; Laguayra 123 to Is
Java l6 to II; Moeha1S to zoe per lb.
ExCHANGE.-On New York, Philadelphia AM
Baltimore, ] a { per cent premium.
RECEIPTS PER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS per South
ern rail road for the week ending March oath, foo
up as follows 6O4 bales of Cotton 257 hhds O
Tobacco, 1855 bushels of grain, and IL bbls. -four
This shows q large increase in grain, cotton an
tobacco, compared with last weeks report.
AnriI q
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13

are urged by outsiders, are perfectly frivo-
lous and futile. Even the Church CT God
has her encmies-and will continue to have
while human nature remains as corrupt as it
$50 that the opposition to the Order, IS
rather an evidence that the Order aims to ac-
complish that which is in opposition to the
depraved nature of its opponents. So far as
my knowledge extends, nothing inimical to
the weil.being of society, has resulted from
the legitimate working Of the Order-but on
the other hand, there is abundant proof that
the Order has accomplished, by the blessing
oil tod, the thorough reformation of thou,
sands who, but for our philanthropic efforts
IN their behalf, would in all likelihood, have
gone down to drunkard's graves
~nh0n0red, and ~uasung."
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13

TRIAL OF SlCKLEs.-We notice that after
three or four days efforts, a jury has been
empannelled for the trial of Hon. Daniel E.
Sickles charged with the murder of P. B.
Key, Esq, in Washington City, in Feb'y.
last. The trial will probably occupy two
weeks or more, and in its details will dis
close disgusting improprieties. We cannot
believe our readers will be edited by a publ
cation of those characteristics of the trial, and
having no disposition ourselves to proclaim
them, we shall be content with giving only
an occasional general outline of the proce ed
ings Of the Court. In this connec ton, there
fore, we may state, that a correspondent Of
the Baltimore American says, that the hon.
icide will not be formally admitted by the
counsellor for the prisoner, bnt it will, of
course, be readily proven by the prosecution,
and there rest the case. The evidence of
Keys criminality with Mrs. Sickles will then
be offered by the defence-not, however, as
a justification, but as showing the state OF
mind in which the deed was done which sent
Key so suddenly to his account. 1t will
then be contended that Mr.. Sickles was in a
state of frenzy bordering On insanity, sufi-
GENTLY to make the killing m~anslaughter in
the first, second or third degree. Upon this
ground the admissibility of the testimony on
this point will be pressed. When the testi-
mony is once in, it will bemade to bear upon
the question of guilt or innocence in the
Judgment of the twelve men who are to de-
eide, and will be more direct. Practically, il
will be used as a justification, though intro
duced as a matter in mitigation of the offence
charged. Having dealt with the adultery
and perhaps met the prosecution upon Incl
dental questions of fact, the defence will rest
How far the prosecution will go beyond prov
ing the fact of the killing is not known, an
will, of course, depend upon the ruling o
Court. The defence will beyond doubt re
sist the introduction of evidence touching M
Sickles' character, and his previous life. L
prove a good character for him is not il
their line of defence, and they will object
the prosecution attempting proving a ba
one, as not a part of the resgestoe. By ma
/, nv, an arduous struggle is expected betwee
the counsel in the attempt to get or exclud
certain testimony.
E WASHINGTON, April THE court ROOF
Q was jammed to-day. The jury being empar
: nelled, the District Attorney addressed 1t, br
t tho counsel for the defence declined to do 81
c Ten witnesses were examined, their test
Y monv being confined to the act of his killing
The court then adjourned till tomorrow, an
d the Jury was taken in charge by the Marsha
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1859-04-13
Shake and Burn Shake and Burn !

This is the life of agony endured by the su If. r
er from the Fever and Ague. He wanders like nj
uncertain shadow, never knowing what nome a
he may be Frustrated, and there fore disincline
to give any serious attention to business. He is
q burden to himself and a burden to his friends,
who are worn out in administering to his wants.
This is the condition of thousands in town and
country. 1t is no exaggeration to say that Fever
and Aqua kills more people than any twenty 9th
er diseases in America. For a sure and speedy
cure ofthis terrible affection, we take great pleas
ure il recommending Dr.. Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, which have already achieved a wide rep.
utation for rapid and powerful effects in renovar
ting the system Frustrated by this disease.
Sold in Raleigh by Williams d Haywood, and
by Druggists everywhere. 3l-4t