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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

MISUNDERSTANDING tho week there has been
more activity in the produce market, prices being
well sustained. The demand for Flour has been
brisk. and the receipts good Prices Of last week
have been maintained, the market closing firm at
1925 for Superfne, principally for shipping. Ex-
ira SSH, with good demand. Family Is IN
light request. We quote S1Gy SS.25. according TO
brand. The receipts of Wheat have been large
and the market is improving, with sales of fair
white at 1904 Doe; fair Ia good red at l2i1 l26c
For prime and choice lots, omit quotations. the
transactions in those qualities being very light
There has been an increase in the receipts OF Corn
The market continues active-SaleS on Change
Yesterday of white al SSM 9oc, the ruling prices
Tor &c week Rye il also active, with sales at ~
cts. and receipts good. In Oats, there has been
little doing We quote Ace. for bright. Corn
Meal i active with u fair supply At 9O@95c.-
Seeds dull and the market closed quiet. We
quote Timothy at S2.S7!@S2.5O wholesale and
retail, and Flaxseed Sl.4O@sl.42 wholesale. APP
pies are coming in, and tud ready sale at s2.23@
S2.75 4 barrel. Wool is unchanged--common
unwoshed AL 23M2Jc.; do. washed 3OGL33c.
Fleece washed ESQ 33c.; Merino 45@ soc. Sumac
comes in sowly--no change in quotations. Broom
Corn is active NJ S4m 81 p 100 hs. supply I'M
proving Provisions are steady Butter lie III
good demand at 20Gt 25c. for best roll, and ZSta
zoe for print and prime Goshen. Lard Is active.
Bacon has declined. We quote Hams nj ll@
l2bc; Shoulders S(as!c., and Sides lO4 lVtc.-
We note considerable activity among Our leading
Grocery houses, with hardening IL prices.-
Sweets are very firm, and stocks in first hands very
lioht. Coaces we leave at last weeks quotations.
Salt very firm nj ivc. Tor Ground. ard l1Ofd iioc.
for Fine. Stocks very small in first hands, ana
no advices of any on the way. Our merchants
will he Obliged to keep much larger stocks than
heretofore 10 meet the wants of the new trade Gen.
tcring here We now have before Us u future that
certainly should nerve our business men to re-
newed activity. Alexandria will soon begin 70
take that position nature intended her 10 occupy.
Fish-there is u fair supply Of Eastern Herring
and Alewives on the market. No Potomac Her
ring or Shad Plaster is in abundant supply and
good demand, and we notice heavy shipments by
Railroad. We quote S;.25@si for lump Fertl-
lzers are less active still wc sales Of the
rious descriptions of Guano, Phosphatcs, &c, no
change in quotations. Freghts are brisk, and
vessels in demand at the following rates:-To
Portland S2.20: Portsmouth $500: Eoston S2l5;
Fall River s.; Providence sl.s5; New Haven
Sl.75: New York SI7O; Troy s2.l5: Dist:on
s.: Philadelphia 9jc., and other ports IN proper
ton,
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C o II II E & C / A L.
Monetary.

In monetary affairs, there i little of interest 10
supply has but slightly increased. Stocks and
securities are steady. with worry few transactions,
and in prices there Is no change. There is little
more activity in the New York money market, but
no change is quoted in the rates On call the
range is FIVE to six p Ct, with less doing at the
inside rates Paper is in rather better supply, and
rates at six TO seven e ct. for prime endorsed
In foreign exchange, there is nothing of moment
doing In Baltimore, money continues easy, and
there i. difficulty in negotiating first class pa
per at S@9 r CT. The American says:-'.The
Banks all seem To have money sufficient to meet
all their demands. consequently there is very little
paper Offering on the street"
The New York Stock market i. quiet. The
Commercial OF thursday afternoon says "A lot
of government tives of 1874 was sold at lO3i.-
OF state stocks, about forty thousand dollars were
slld. Missouri skies opened nj S5s, and closed al
50. Virginia skies declined !. Ohio skies adyan-
ced l." The receipts from customs at New York,
on Wednesday, were small, only $3.50; total
amount N the Subtreasury Si,6Sl043. The
steamer Hammonia, for Hamburg, took out $780,
900 in specie. The exports from New York thus
far, exclusive of specie amount to S51,04l ."Oi.-
Exchange on New York is scarce al Z. Gold and
silver is in fair supply premium for the former
Land Warrants are in limited demand, and pri-
pps nearly nominal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

1859.
NJ A p l N E L l s 7
PORT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 4

ARRIVED.
Brig Avandale, Dix, Eastport, plaster, fish, and
grindstoncs 10 Calenove / Co.
Schr. Fellow Craft, Linn, Windsor, plaster to
Cazenoye Co.
Schr. Sylvanus Allen, Sears, Boston, general
cargo to VI. Eldridge 4 Co.
Schr Mott Bedell, Wicks, New York, merchan-
disc 10 J. Z. Sevett.
Schr. Phoebe Nelson, Hunt, Philadelphia, coal
to Wise Co.
Schr Harbinger. GslSen, Bangor, lumber to
Smoot, Uher Co.
Schr. J. II. d. Smoot, Beard. Monkeys Point,
wheat and rye to Blackjack Marshall Co.
SAILED.
Schr. James House, Sprague Wsreham, BY Bor-
den Mining Co.
Schr. +. 7. Smith, Edwards, Bridgeport, by I.
J. Mehafey.
Schr Helen Mar. Tuthill, Dighton, by d. B.
Smith
Schr. Sarah Calhoun. Dagggs, Chappawamsic,
wheat To c. i. Suite K Co.
Schr. Atlantic, Segar, Clifton, wheat to c. F..
Suite ( Co.
Schr. Harriet Ann, IIalcn, Potomac Creek, corn
to c. +. Suite Co.
MEMORANDA.
Brig Maria White Billings, and Schrs. Fanny
Mathew and Emma Amelia Harding hence at
Boston LIT inst
Schr. Bolivar Bunker, hence at Bakers Land
ing Goth ut.
Schr. b. Bowers. Johnson, cleared at Philadcl-
phia, for this port 2ni inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
The Funeral of A. Z. Kyle, Jr.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 1.-The funeral of Mr..
Kyle took place from the residence of his IA
Their on South street at noon. There was al
immense gathering The remains were fol
lowed to the grave by the members Of the
Reform Association, and the citizens gener-
ally, embracing many Of the highest respec-
liability, including merchants and profession
al men,
The procession moved through the whole
sale business portions Of Hanover and Balti-
more streets to Charles street, passing around
the base Of the Washington Monument
The stores and private residences along the
route were closed, the citizens thus testifying
in quiet and subdued manner, their deep
sympathy for the deceased, and condemna-
ton of the lawlessness which has had such
a tragical result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
Baltimore Cattle Market, November s.

Beef Catile.--Thc offerings at the Scales to-day
amounted to 1909 head. OF the number offered
80 head were driven Philadelphia 60o left over
unsold, and the remainder purchased by Baltimore
butchers aud packers At prices ranging from 80
To- 81 r 100 M. gross, averaging 1928. The
market wa duh to-day, and prices declined %
cents r. 100 h.. On the rates of last week.
Sheep.-Supply continues equal 10 the demand;
sale. have been made this week at S2MSi 4
head. n to quality-same a. last week.
Hogs.-The supply has increased. demand lin
ited and prices have declined; sales are making
at $3.50 S1.?5 4 100 hs., as TO quality-market
Iull
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
Alexandra Cattle Market, Nov. 4.

reported By J. Richard Sm"ot. L''s Stock Ag'"'. !
BEEF CtTrLE.-The supply very good; prices
ranged from $2.I5 10 81 r 100 H.. gross, equal
70 $50I s. 30 nett, and averaging $3.50 gross.
HoGs-Liye Hogs from 81 TO % 2 ioo bs.
Slaughtered do from 81 to $3.50 r 100 ibs. gross'
SpgEp.-Mu,ton and Lambs from s2.1c 10 ~.
VEAL CALVES from 81 30 TO s. q 100 tb' gross
Cows .xp CAlyss from $40 10 SiU 2 head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
Richmond Stock Market, November 4

Virginia skies, 9as4 and interest
Richmond City Bonds, last sales ssj and interest.
Virginia Bank Stock sale, 81
Farmers Bank Stock. lO5.
Exchange Bank stock last sale, slO5.
Bank uf thu Comm pnwralih Stock. sales 1901
Richmond Fredericksburg, and Potomac Railroad Stock.
last sales 81
Virginia Contra, Railroad Stock, ST..
Richmond and Uin,lle Railroad gunrnntee bonds sales
SgG and int
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Bonds, Isl mortgage,
last sales SSi and int Do 2nd mortgage, list saes ssJ
AMI int Do ::rl mortgage, last sales S,Yl aud int
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bonds SIS.
Orange and Alexandria 2 cent Bonds $50 and int.
Manassas Gap Railroad bonds, G3 AMI interest.
Norfolk CITY SO and int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

New YORK, Nov. i.-Fiour has advanced o.;
State $is5mSl.gu; Ohio SJ.ija 1866: South
cru 81. jotd $50 Wheat is firm and scarce; Yves
tern white li0G ii2ic. Corn is firm and quiet
mixed 9sM 99c. Pork is dull: mess slj.35@
1857 prime Sl0.j6 Lard is heavy. Whisky
is held at 21c. Stocks active and a.sher
a. n,I
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azs.a,s
~ 70 &EI.
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH
THREE DAYS LATER FROM EUROPE.
ARRIVAL OF TIE AMERICA.

SAcKvILLE, Nov. 4.-The Royal mail
steamship America, from Liverpool on the
22d October, arrived at Halifax yesterday
evening, and her report was transmitted here
By horse express.
The Great Eastern's departure has been
postponed sine de, and she will not probably
sail for America this year
The details of the Zurich treaty are mere
amplifcation Of the Villa Franco agreement
The rights Of the Grand Dukes are received.
Spain is dissatisfied with Morocco's offer,
and war is considered imminent.
The Sandman Government has issued
decree for loan of 100. 10000 francs
Neutrality-suspicious. has slight
" advanced and closed steady, with sales Tor the
week of 5. 900 bales. Clean descriptions had ad-
yanced al. Bresdstuffs dull. Provisions quiet.
Consols 96@9Gl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, NOV. 4-Flour closed steady; How
ard street s5.37l. Wheat closed dull; sales oil 81
900 bushels white l20@ lac: red 1850 l26 Corn
closed with a downward tendency, and 2@3c'
lower; white and yellow Ssc. Provisions dull;
mess pork $50 81 5 70; prime 81 IA sli.2I bacon
sides We. Whiskey dull At &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
AUCTION SALES.
By I. NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
SALE THIS DAY.


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
~ REAL ESTATE.-Pursuant to n decree Of
tn. Circuit Court of the County Of Alexandra,
rendered at the May term, 1859 in the case Of &.
W. Merriam, plaintiff, IS. Thomas Davy, admins
traitor of Charles koOnes, ct. al, defendants the
undersigned, commissioners in said decree named
will sell at Auction, on the premises, on Sat"doy.
the sri day II NoremJ,r, 1882 the following REAL
ESTATE, to wit: all that LOT of GROUND, with
o. the BUILDINGS thereon, situated on the
.:i corner of King and Columbus streets known
NJ KOONES' CORNER. Also, the vacant LOT
ON the west Of the main building the whole being
over hundred feet on King street, aud one
hundred and thirty two feet Columbus stree.
Whether the whole will be sold in more
lots, will bo announced at the time and place Of
sale sale to commence at IL O'Clock.
There il u ground rent on the above property,
which will be sold ut the same time.
TERMS One tenth Of the purchase money to
be paid the day of SALE the residue in six,
twelve, and eighteen months, in equal instruments,
TO be secured by decd of trust the premises and
hearing interest from day Of sale
y. b, The premises will be shown or the plat
exhibited, by application to the Commissioners.
The LARGE SHED, on the north end Of the
lot will be sold separately for cash.
W, W. HARPER, co
oct 3-2awts THOMAS DAvY, '""'" -
A
~ TATE.-By virtue of decree, in the case Of
Ashby ". Green, &C., pronounced by the Circuit
Court Of Fauquier, on the oath day Of September,
1882 the undersigned Commissioners, appointed
TO execute the same, will offer for SALE to the high
est bidder, on the premises, the 35th day Of
November 1859, that valuable tract Of land called
"GRAFTON,' formerly the resideuce of Samuel
Bayly, deceased, containing about 376 ACRES,
exclusive Of the portion assigned TO Mrs. Mary Is.
Bayly, rs her dover. This land, which il we'll
known in Fauquier for its fertility, is situated
bout three miles from Salem, on the Manassas Gap
Railroad, is well supplied with wood and water,
aud is in fine condition Tor cultivation.
TERMS Tho purchaser to pay down in cash a
deposit Of ten per centum on the amount oi his
purchase, and to give bonds with approved per-
sonal security, for the deferred payments, in three
equal instruments, ut one, two and three years
thereafter with interest from the day Of sale. The
deposit to be forfeited and the property TO be sold
at the risk and cost Of the purchaser in case he
shall fail 10 complete his purchase, on q confrms-
ton of the sale by the Court, and the title to b.
retained till the last nstalment is paid.
Il. II. SHACkELPORD,
JOHN p. PHILIPS,
Z. TURNER, JR.,
JOHN N. FORBES, Commrs.
JAMES V. BROOKE,
ROBT Z. SCOTT,
f. VI. sPILMAN,
Pauquier County, oct l5-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
Alexandria Fuel Market.

There i fair supply Of Wood-Piue, Oak, and
Mixed-u the yards, and arriving by River and
Railroads. and The demand is yet active. In pri-
ces there is no change 10 notice. OAK and good
mixed sell at S3.jOM$3.15. and Pine at S2.jO@
S2.7j Small lots Hickory sell ut 81 by the car
load Owing to the rise in the price of Coal and
Freight. to this place, OF about $500 per ton
the dealers here compelled TO advance the
price of Coal. We quote Anthracite-white ash.
1915 from the vessel, and ST from the yard; red
ash 81 from vessel, and S.. from yard. Cumber-
land lump, 50; run OF mine. $50; fine 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

Mr. j. Beuchler, late of Georgetown, is
busily engaged in making preparations for
commencing II Bakery at Fairfax Court
House. lie expects 10 commence operations
in the course Of few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

1a00 CORDS OF WOOD, FOR SALE.--I
lUUt have FOR SALE within ten Eiles Of Alex
.udria, and bordering on the Potomac, 600
CORDS PINE WOOD. whieh will seil for 81 90
per cord standing. Address a. b." AleSan-
,lria y o. uuy dir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

No Southern MAIL.--The Steamer Mount
Vernon, due here yesterday Mt o'clock,
with the Southern Mail, passed up about !
o'clock, without stopping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

Iii. stated that the cash receipts in the land de-
partinent of the Illinois Central Railroad Compa
ny in October. were about $4,000. The traffic re-
turn will show about S234,6OO, increase Of
$40 900 over the amour, received in October OF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
MARRIED.

In this city, on the 3rd instant, at the residence
Of j. H. Reid. esq, by the Rev. {. b. Dana,
CHARLES IL. LATIMER TO NATE SlACLAlk,
both of the county OF Prince William
In Washington. on the I'd instant, by the Rev.
Mr. Nichols, JAMES n. RUDD 10 LAURA {.
LEEEERSON. both Of AleNanlria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

TIME LADIES OF ALEXANDRIA and vicin-
iiy, will please take notice that Mrs. SOLO
MON will open to-day, Saturday choice Sc
lection Of WINTER MILLINERY. consisting of
BONNETS, FEATHERS. FLOWERS, RIB
BONS, RLCHES, LACES, and variety of
articles in her line of business. all OF which will
be sold a, prices to suit the tiEes. Orders from
the rnnntry nromutlY attended u. nov st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

10" FRIENDSHIP FIRE COMPANi.-The
Company having determined to organize under
the State law, in reference to Fire Companies, all
the active rAcmhers Of the Company, with those
desiring become 50, requested 10 meet al the
Company's Hall, ON Monday evening, November
!, ut o'clock. X. IL. BAYLISS, Secretary.
4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE am ~.
Y thorized by Mrs. Emma 3. Carter, to sell her
farm, in Fairfax county, containing about THREE
HUNDRED AND THIRTY ACRES, lying be
tween the Little River Turnpike, and the Orange
and Alexandria Railroad very short distance
from either and bounded partly by the extension
Of the Manassas Gap Railroad. The distance from
Alexandria by the Turnpike, is about five miles
One third Of the land is cleared aud under fence,
and the residue is in wood; and there are about 40
acres Of rich bottom apd. The tract is well wa
tered by several never-failing springs, aud by a
stream which runs through it. The Improvement.
are comfortable, consisting Of a frame Dwell
Ess LING AND KITCHEN, stables corn house,
o. &c., in good repair.
The tract is now occupied by Mr.. John Malone,
who will show 1t TO persons desiring TO purchase.
The terms will be made accommodating
nov 5-eotf k. JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05
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CANAL COMMERCE.
ARRIVED. November (.

ARRIVED. November {.
Boats VIM k Chaplin and Thos. Sammon, TO
American Coal Go.
Boats Ida Lee, Rainbow, and Young America,
to Borden Mining Co.
Boat Mary K. Hale To I. J. Mehaii"y.
Roat Six Brothers. Limestone 10 ThoS. Smith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

n.t,- NOTICE.-The sixth anniversary meet
ing of the Young Mems Christian Association,
will he held in the Lyceum Hall, on Tuesday even
ing next nj !! o'clock The annual report will be
made, and addresses will be delivered BY the Rev.
Drs. Sunderland, and Nadal, of Washington; and
David Funston. esq, of this city. Admission ten
cents nov 1T COMMITTEE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

E.s1- THE UNIVERSAL COUGH REMEDY
for Lung and Throat Complaints, the celebrated
T0LU AEODYNE, 4 sure Neuralgia remedy,
adapted also to all Nervous Complaints. These re-
liable and valuable remediea are now ready and
will be for sale by all druggists and dealers, where
circulars and full descriptions may be found, 10
which We invite the attention Of all, and on which
We rely for appreciation. Prices within reach Of ALL
SOLE AGESTs-J. W. HuNNEWELL x CO.,
: aud s, Commercial Wharf, Boston; GEORGE
HCNNEWELL, las, Water street, New York.
For sale BY all Druggists and dealers every
where. PEEL ( STEVENS. Ageqta, Aexan-
dria, Va. oct 2S--ddclm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

DIVES LIFE OF MADISON History of the
~ Lite and Times OF James Madison, by VIII
liam c. Rives, volume J. beautiful royal octave
volume. fine paper and large clear type, price 81
%. For sale by RoBEkf BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

LEXANDRIA, LuUDoCN AND HAMp.
~ SHIRE RAILROAD CoMPANI.-The ad
iournei .c;sta meetings Of this Company, will
take place On Tuesday. The 9Th inst Al y o'clock,
4. NJ, II the Company Office.
nov 5-eotd K. JOHNSTON, Secretary
ue.shurg Winchester shd BerrySiIle papers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

4 suit in the nature of quo warranto-
District Attorney Old acting for the govern
ment, against Henry Addison, AZ Mayor Of
Georgetown--has been set for trial for to-day
in the Washington Circuit Court. This trial
involves the right of the present Mayor to
his office. Much interest is manifested in
the result.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

gn.;- NOTIcE.-The Wings of Prince William
county are requested to NEE, Monday next,
Court day, at the Court House, for the purpose of
appointing delegate to the Richmond Conyen-
,un nov at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

asy- NUTlCE.--The ladies Of It Johns (Epis-
copap Church, propose holding a FESTIVAL, in
Cen,rcvillc, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 9Th
and 10th Of November. 4 dinner will be proyi-
ded together with oysters aud other refreshments.
There will also be for sale q number of useful and
ornamental fancy articles. The public are res
pectfully invited to attend nov 5--eo2t
lEi.~ OPPOSITION MEETING IN FAIR
FAN COCATI.-A meeting Of the Opposition
party Of Fairfax County. will be held on the 3rd
Monday in November. Court day nj the Court
House of the County, for the purpose Of appoint
ing Delegates to the Richmond Convention.
Fairfax County, Va, nov 5--eotd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

Jones, the young man who shot himself in
Washington, on Thursday, died the same
day. Considerable doubt is entertained rs
to the purpose Of Jones many surprising
that tie explosion of the pistol in the posi-
ton he had il at the moment it went off, was
not his real intent. and that ut the worst he
only wished 10 intimidate his mother to bring
her to compliance with his demands for n
new arrangement as to the salary he was re-
ceiving rs Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

RIYLEuEN'S FAIR.-We learn that the Al
exandra Rilemen contemplate holding
Fair, to commence on the Both instant. ut
Sarepta Hall, for the purpose of organizing
more thoroughly their already efficient corps.
Volunteer companies are the hulwarks OF
our safety: and we need only remind tn"
public of the commendahle promptness and
gallant bearing of the Rillemen in the recent
troubles ut llarper's Ferry, to insure them
entire success in this enterprise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

THE,rRE.-On Thursday night, the bene-
fit of Miss Charlotte Thompson Evadne was
played, Mr.. Hugh Latham appearing as
Ludovico. The performance throughout re-
fected credit on all engaged, and Miss
Thompson, as Evadne, fully sustained the
reputation she has enjoyed IN the different
characters she has personated during her
engagement here. After the play, Miss /.
was called out, and in a few appropriate re-
marks, babe adieu for the present TO her ma
nv admirers. her engagement having termi-
mated on Thursday night Mr.. Latham was
also called ont. and thanked the audience for
the very aattering manner in which his effort
had been received.
II will be seen by the advertisement, that
Mr.. J. B. Studley, from the Baltimore Thea
ire. has been enga ged for six nights Mr..
S. brings with hila the highest testimonials
Of his proficiency rs an actor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

RAILROAD CuN>rcTloS.-The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun says :
1.-The Baltimore aud Ohio Railroad Compa-
nv will soon take into consideration mea-
sures for securing permanent extension of
the Washington branch line through to Al
exandria, thus rendering the connection be-
tween the Northern, Middle and Southern
States complete. An experienced and talen-
ted surveyor has been employed, who is
charged with the duty of examining all the
routes which have been suggested, viz: Cap
itol Hill tunnel. Buzzard's Point, Green
leafs Point, and Potomac bridge, Washing
ton, with the Aqueiuct aud Three Sisters
route in Georgetown. His Investigations
are TO be made and reported at as eorly a
day as possible"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-05

SOSn REWARD. Runaway from the subscr
S~OU bers. at Alexandria, Va, on the night Of
the 10th Of October, negro man named DAVID
MCSY. SAID negro is black, about FIVE feet seven
inches high. weight sbou, one hundred aud fifty
pounds, and is twenty-one or two years Of age:
full suit of hair or mark on ths right cheek;
likely, with good teeth. lie is doubtless making
al. way 10 a free state. We will give the above
reward Tor taking and securing that Ne get him
ayain tnnN 5---entiL A. ). ik.1sBi co.