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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-22
OFFICE or THE ALEXANDRIA Gas WoRKs,

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J,SE lsTu. 1859.
DuIs for the uuarter ending June 18th, are
- now ready i"l deliver! y" ia, ua , @"'S p",a
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NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAAEkS.-Cty Tax
~ PAYERS are notified that they can save Eight
r cent hy u,,ius their bills in full on or before
,Le oith ,f ,his month lJune ! or Six Der cent if
mid bv JuIy LIST. Bills will lie ready for delivery
Nv Monday. June 10Th. Office open from 9 A. NJ
f. J p NJ IN Market House building.
inmT A FIELD Caller, 81 & 81 Wards.
WIN. ii. SMITH, l'td 18th
lc l,-tlStJ"iy
AvOTICE-all the oren accounts on our books
" have been made off for delivery and settle
u.nt. Those not called for up to the oath ultimo
will ~ .ur.jily NJ possible, be issued without dis
criminatirn
Those per-ons TO whom they belong will please
understand hy thi. that our object is to have their
hin. settled at once. We confidently hope there
will be a general and substantial response To
r;.b CLAGETT 4 DODSON
W,sh;n,,,,, !. oI-d,Iiv1if
NOR sALE-My farm in Fauquier county, con
II tanning by recent survey, FOUR HUN
DkED AND FuRTl-SlA ACRES and ~ poles
This lsnilie on the Rappahannock river about
quarter Of mile iTum the Orange and Alexandria
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Philosophical and Clas-
steal Works.
Historical and Miscel
lune0us.
Poetical, Theological,
| Religious.
Law, Medical, Masonic.
Standard Fictions.
Prayer, Hymn, It Glee
I Books.
Text Books for Schools
! &C., &c.
- II =.
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country; ana win every bOOk "l tne Ndiue VI ohe
dollar or more, we present some useiul Gilt, with
out extra charge:
LET EVERY ONE CONSULT HIS
THE OWN INTEREST.
BEST And buy at EVANS Gift Bookstore, ex
PLACE anime the prices of Books, see the beau-
TO tifu Gifts 80 freely scattered among our
GET patrons, aud be satisfied that the only
YOUR economical way Of buying Books is ut
BOOKS NO. 81 BROADWAY,
AND LAFARGE HOTEL BUILDING,
GIFTS, WE GUARANTEE PERFECT salts
Is FACTION.
AT JUDGE FOR YOU RSELN rs.
EVANS Examine our plan 81 business. Any
GIFT one can who will Observe the daily dis
BOOK rributiun OF Watches, Gold and Silver
STORE Vest, Chateluine, and Guard Chains:
NO. Bracelets. Cameo, Mosaic, Coral H"ld
677 Stone Garnet, and Gold Sets of Pin and
Broad. clasps; Lockets, large, medium and small
WAY, size; Rings chased, plain, and set with
NEW Stones, Cameo, Gold Stone, Coral Mo
YORK sale, and Engraved Studs and Sleeve But
CITY tons: Scarf Pins, Crosses, Gold Pens and
Pencils: Gold Pens, in Silver and Morocco Cases,
and thousand other articles of use and value.
A Gift with every Book worth from % cts. to : |.
SEND FOR A CATALOGUE.
1t will cost you nothing, and will he valuable as
n book of reference, il nothing more
Address, ID. w. EVANS CO,
No or Broadway New York.
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T AND FOR SALE.-By virtue Of decd OF
j 4 trust executed by John Blakeley, 10 tho
undersigned, bearing date the 5lst day Of
December, 1857, and duly recorded in the Clerks
Office Of the County Court Of Prince William
County, / shall, for the purposes III said deed
mentioned, offer for sale, the premises, at public
auction for cash, 0" Monday, the 25th day Of J"iy,
1859. a TRACT OF LAND in said County, con
tanning ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY EIGHT
ACRES AND THIRTY-TWO POLES, near the
Beaverdam Run, which land was granted by VIM.
Fairfax TO Peter Cstlett.
Persons wishing TO purchase will examine for
themselves. W. H. SMooI, trustee.
Prime. William Co.. Va, js F-lswts
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\. B.-A WORD OF EXPLANATION to
those who have known Ills under the style of Evans
4 Co. The business located by us ut No. 6l7
Broadway, New York City, is the Oldest establish
ed house in the country, and is known worldwide
ns the original evans 4 cos GIFT BOON,
STORE" Many have taken the advantage Of
our popularity, to advertise under the same name,
to increase their trade--to protect the lew who
may he unacquainted with us, we would state that
we have no connection with any other Gilt Book
Housc-and though many advertise under the
name of Evans Il Co., the firm constituted by ID.
". EVANS and J. H. PRESTON, is the first
and only concern rightfully using the name. But
To- prevent all confusion in the future, We shall use
the style of
u. W. EVANS CO,
and all persons wrongfully using the apPellation
to mislead the public, will be made to suffer the
penalty Of the law ID. ". EVANS It co,
677 Broadway, New York
New York nv IS-2aW}m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-22

The WEATuER-The weather. yesterday,
continued warm and showery-too much
heat and moisture for the good Of the wheat,
some Of which is cut, ana Il great portion
almost ready for the reapers.
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SALE.-The property formerly used as
Steam Saw Mill, on South Union street, near
the Ship Yards, has been purchased by
Messrs Whiting Il Wright, who are to estab-
lish there Plaster Mill.
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CAPON SPRINGS, Hampshire County, Va.
TINHE subscribers would respectfully inform their
i friends and the public, that they have leased
the above well known WATERING PLACE, tthis
lease embracing the NJ OF n TAIN lou r,
WADDLE BUILDINGS, &c. and will open for
the reception of visitors the 10th OF June. In
vslids and Families can lie accommodated earlier
if desired. ~
A daily mail and telegraph office within 20
miles of the place
Circulars or other information can he had hy
addressing us a. above, or }. \. BUCK, esq, ct
Howard House, Baltimore.
J. c. WADpLE proprietors.
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TAUoUIER LAND FOR SALE offer for
/ sale my FARM, situated near the railroad,
about one |, lie fsom Bealt"n Station, containing
FIVE HUNDRED ACRES, two thirds arabic, the
-. balance in wood. The improvements consist
s;: of large handsome new DWELLING, with
a porch in front containing five rooms and hall,
and the necessary out-buildings. Inc lana Il sus
centilIe of division INTO two farms. aRd would he
So divided to suit purchasers. There is WELL
of excellent WATER near the house. The LAND
will b. sold on accommodating terms Applica-
ton may he made to the undersigned, who resides
an tbs prsusss T1IOS. s. ROY.
Fauauier County, NH 2S-2awSm
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CLIFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL. The
" Second Session Of th. School will begin on
the tir-t Wednesday Of October, 1853, and close
the third Wednesday Of July, 1859. The design
Of thi. School is thoroughly 10 prepare youths LOT
the University Of Virginia. The Course OF STUDY
embraces everything that is necessary to the degree
Of A. NJ, at our University.
The School il located ia the mountains OF Au
quior region well known for IT. heaithui climate
and beautiful scenery. 1t is two miles south Of
MarIha Station the Manassas Gap Railroad
and 90 miles from Alexandria
T,sus-S225, semi annually in advance VIZ
slIf. 80 on the LIT of October, aud sll25O ON the
lst Of March.
Modern Languages at extra charges.
For further particulars apply to the Principal al
Markham Station, Fauquier County, Va
REFERENCES:
Rev j. F. McGfuire, l.. II. s. Of Va.
Trustees Of Charlestown Academy, Jefferson
County, Va.
Professors Bleisoe, Harrison, Schele De We're,
McGufie, and Smith, Of the University Of Virginia
K. JAQUELIN AMBLER.
Fsuauier County. feh +-e"ff
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The following is partial list Of property which
will be given 10 the purchasers of Books at the time
vi sale: worth from
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VALUABLE FISHING SHORE FOR SALE.
Y By virtue Of decree OF the Circuit Court oi
Fairfax County, rendered in the cause of Allison
and others, VI. Reardon and others, the undersIgn
ed will sell public auction TO the highest bidder
on Norday he 18th Of July, 1859, lCourt, day at
Fairfax Court House, the valuable fiShEhl
known rs SANDY POINT" with sufficient land
attached for the use of the Fishery
TERMS One tenth in hand, the residue IN three
equal instalments of elk, twelve and eighteen
mnnth. with interest from the day OF sale; the de
tered payments to be secured by the notes Of the
nurcba.er. and II retention of the title to the pro-
perty until the last payment is made, and the cash
nayment to be forfeited and the property resod at
the cost Of the purchaser, in the event OF his not
complying with the terms Of sale.
VIM. l.. EDWARDS.
LAW. b. TAYLOR. Commission
GEO. W. BRENT. crs Of Sale
VIM. H. DULASY.
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MAYORS OFFICE, June 20, lsja.-A re,
lM ward of Twenty five dollars Is hereby offered
for the arrest and conviction of any one VIII" may
wilfully deface inure any part Of the Fire "ppa
,atus belonging to either OF the Companies oil the
city. lie 2O-3tl W. d. MASSk1' Mayor.
MAYORS OFFICE, June 20, ls59.-Al per
Nl sons doing business under state License
are hereby notified that their license TAX 10 Tue
Corporation was due the lst instant.
=; o0-2t W d. MASSEY, Mayor
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FRr1rs.-Cherries Raspberries, Blackber-
ries, Mulherries, and Apples, (which should
be eaten with great caution, are now brought
to market in abundance, and sell at cheap
rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-22

THE LOVE SCRAPE SETTLED. The matter
of scandal, love, hatred, &c, between James
NJ. Carter father of Miss Indiana Carter, ON
one side, and Jared J. Williams on the other
side, has been settled by compromise be-
tween all parties connected; so we trust there
will be no further recourse to pistols, lauda-
mum or law in the affair.-Rich. Enquirer.
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09
SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO.
SHEATH & ARNOLD,
NO. 1913 J STREET, CORNER OF 7TII,
Sacramento.

Agents for the New Idria Quicksilver,
(The purest and best article in the State );
Agents for the Imperial Insurance Co.,
and Northern Insurance Company,
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09
AUBURN, PLACER COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JULY 8, 1859.

horned beast trampling among his sweet
corn. The bars had been either left down,
or knocked down, and a stray COW had got
in. They drove her out and then Niles
went home. Walter saw that the beast had
done considerable damage but he was not
angry, for he had something of more i'm
portance to think Of He went and sat down
beneath an apple tree and pondered.
"Bless me, if he hasn't put the case down
about square.' he said to himself at the end
of some minutes of meditation. "Let me
see," he pursued: There's five shillings for
spirits and two pence for Me-four-a and
two-pence for soda. And that's within the
last three days. Thirteen and -fourpence!-
Is il possible! Over twenty-five pounds a
year. And yet can't afford ten shillngs
for gate, nor guinea that my family may
receive religious instruction for a year,
Walter Gray think you had better turn
ocera new leaf"
And Walter Gray did turn over new
leaf On the very next day he did two
things, thereby astonishing two parties. He
had a new gate made for the entrance to
the garden, and thereby astonished bis wife;
and he refused to "toss up" for the ale, and
thereby astonished crowd Of expectant
thirsty ones For a month he pursued this
course, and by the expiration Of that time
he could fully appreciate the new blessings
that were drawing upon him. He discover
ed that he could afford everything which the
comfort of his family demanded, and in ar
irving at this result he had only to reinquish
those things which he really could not afford.
1t was wonder to him how he could have
been so foolish. When at the end of the
year he had paid his note and had twenty
pounds left, he fel: at first that there must
be some mistake; but when his wife went
over their household expenditure with him,
and showed him that all they had needed
had been bought and paid for, he saw Just
how it was. lie saw that for years he had
been wasting bis substance, and depriving
himself and loved ones of the comforts they
needed-not Intentionally, but through the
strange mistake that leads thousands in the
same course But he did so no more
Sometimes, even now, Walter Gray says
Cant afford it!' and he says it very empha-
tically, too. But it is not when his wife or
children ask for comfort or JOY, nor yet when
the needy poor ask for help and charity y-for
he can we'll afford all that-but it is when
the wild specuator or the loose companion
ask him to engage in some game Of hazard
which may rob himself and family OF their
substance. Then he says-and he repeats
it, if need be-"Cant afford Hf'
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09
The Declaration of Independence.

A few historical memoranda may serve
appropriately a: this time in relation to this
interesting document.
Nearly twelve months had elapsed since
the first blood had been shed in the Revolu-
tionary strug !e, and yet the Colonies were
merely in State OF rebellion. No act of
theirs had severed the colonial tie, or raised
them to an equality, in an international point
Of view, with their powerful antagonist
Early in 177G, the propriety Of cutting
themselves aloof altogether from Great Brit
ain had occurred to many leading and dar-
ing minds. Patrick Henry, Lee, Adams,
and even Franklin, had committed themsei-
YES in favor of a political separation from the
mother country. Still, the idea was new to
the masses. Several influential bodies-the
mercantile communities of the chief sea ports
the Quakers of Philadelphia, the Episcopal
clergy, a large section of the Southern plan
ters-were lrreconci!abIy hostile to sever
ance of the colonial tie. 1t was therefore
with caution and dflidence that tie advo-
Gates of political independence ventured to
express their views. Happily, the necessities
of the case.and the undis guised rigors of the
British troops brought conviction to minds
previously impervious to reasoning.
In April, 1776, North Carolina, the pio-
neer in the bold work, reiterated declarations
propounded year before at Meckenburg,
and, by the voice of her legislature, directed
her delegates to the general Congress to
"concur with those in the other colonies in
declaring independence" Virginia and
Rhode Island instructed their delegates to
New Hampshire authorized their delegates to
assent to a Declaration of Inde pendence-
New York and Massachusetts submitted the
question to the people, who did not have
time to express their sentiment in season.
The delegates Of New JERSEY, Pennsylvania
Georgia, South Carolina and Delaware were
left free to act as they pleased in reference to
the great question. MaryTand alone forbade
her delegates to vote for independence.
Thus matters stood when, on the 9TH June,
in the Continental Congress at PHILADELPHIA
RICHARD HENRY LEE of Virginia, rose
and moved the resolution:
THAT these united colonies are and of right
ought to be free and Independent States, and that
all political connection between us and the State
of Great Britain is and ought to be totally dis
solved"
So perilous was the business, that congress
resolved to snake no mention on the minutes
of the names Of the mover and Of the secon-
der of the resolution (Mr. Adams). Consid-
Grafton Of the subject was postponed until
next day; and when it came it was referred
to committee consisting of Messrs. Thomas
Jefferson, of Virginia, John Adams, of Mas
sachusetts, Benjamin Franklin, of Pennsyl-
vania, Roger Sherman, of Connecticut, and
Robert Il. Livingston, of New York Mr..
Lee would have been on the committee; but
having received intelligence of the serious
illness of his wife, he was compelled to leave
Philadelphia the day before the subject was
referred. Jefferson filled his place worthily
and "having the reputation of a mastery
pen," was appointed chairman of the Com
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09
Fighting ON Equal Terms.

In Georgia, Judge t., a celebrated duelist,
who had lost his leg, and who was known
to be dead shot, challenged Col D., gen.
tleman of great humor. The friends tried
to prevent the meeting, but to no effect.
The parties met on the ground, when Col.
ID. was asked if he was ready. "No," he
replied-"What are you waiting for, them"
inquired Judge rs second. "Why, sir"
said Col. d., 81 have sent my boy into tho
woods to hunt a bee gum to put my leg in,
for don't intend to give the Judge any. ad-
vantage over me. You see he has wooden
leg" The whole party roared with laughter,
and the thing was so ridiculous that il broke
up the fight. Col. G. was afterwards told
that it wouid sink his reputation. "WelL it
cant sink me lower than bullet can."-
But" urged his friends, "the papers will be
filled about you" SWELL" said lie, II would
rather fill fifty papers than one coffin." No
one ever troubled the Colonel after that.
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09
HOTELS.
METROPOLITAN HOTEL.
LATE RASSETTE HOUSE,
COrner;Of Bush s. SaMsOme streets.
S.4.N FRANCISCO.

SAMUEL TODD, f.. ARMSTRONG.
NNHIS WELL KNOWN HOTEL, having been
Il recently completed and furnished in the most
sumptuous manner, presents now superior induce
ments to any hotel on the Pacific coast for con-
veniencc comfort and luxury.
The house is never closed and strangers can
rely on receiving every attention that will con-
duce to their comfort.
THE TABLE will at all times be furnished with
every dclicacy the market affords The SLEEP
NG APARTMENTS having been thoroughly re-
newed, patrons of the heuse can rely on being
well accommodated.
This house being conveniently situated presents
all the advantages of q private home with the
best requisites of public hotel. Families ac-
commodated with board at the most reasonable
rates. TODD ARMSTRONG.
August 7th, 1855
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09

IMPORTANT Decision CONCERNING LAND.
The General Land Office has decided case
of considerable Importance. A citizen of
Kansas, under the pre-emption law, settled
upon piece of unotfered land, erected a
dwelling thereon, and occupied it; but be-
fore completing his right he was arrested for
q high crime and put in prison. Is his right
forfeited by his arrest and incarceration, and
the land open to settlement? The Depart
ment decide that his right is not forfeited,
but would remain in abeyance, to await the
determination Of criminal proceedings against
! him ''"
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09
HOTELS.

Auburn, June 11th, 1S59.-4w
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09
American County Convention.

The Members of the American Party arc re-
quested to send Delegates to attend a County
Convention, to be held at Auburn, on
Tuesday, the 18th day of July, A. d. 1859.
The basis established by the County Central
Committee gives the following representaton:
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09

~Je have ON hand, and are receiving by every
w clipper from the Atlantic States. additions
to our large stock of assorted merchandise, which
is purchased entirely for cash. We are enabled to
sell to the Country Trade at as low prices as the
Jobbers at San Francisco. Our stock consists in
part of
Apples, dried; and kits; Soda;
The Placer herald., 1859-07-09
d; and kits; Soda;

| do fresh, ,inMustard, Eng ,Shovels;
tins; Eastern Cal Sugar. bbls, hfs
| Axe handles; Matches; and boxes;
Beef, dried; MaccarOni; do Crushed
Bacon; Mince meat; do Powdered
Butter; Nails spikes; do Ground;
Beans; Nutmegs; do Granulatd
Buckets; Oysters; do n. Orleans
BrOoms; Onions; do China;
Barley; Oil,Olive, Polar, do Batavia;
! Candles, asstd Lard & sperm; do Manila;
| Currents, dried ;P Peaches, dred do S. F. refi'd
| Coffee, ground; 4 fresh, lin tins; bbls & hfs
do >Java; Paper; Tobacco, Grape
| do Rio; Pie Fruit, Eng. do Sun;
| Cheese; American; do Peach;
Cream Tartar; Pepper; do Fruit
Corn, green tins, Pickles; do Strawberry
Cards. Peas, do Apricot;
Goldfish; Pipes; do Spanish;
| CrOmberries; Pencils; do WatsOn's
Chicken, roast Flick handles; Smoking;
Corn meal Pork, clear and do GOOdwin's
Camphene mess; Smoking;
Candy; Pepper sauce; do Natl leaf;
CLANS; Potatoes; Tomato Catsup;
Caps. percussion; ;Raisins, l. and Turkey, in tins;
Crackers, soda; whole boxes; Irvine, cotton;
do sugar; Rice, Carolina, ,Tacks, assorted;
do boston; China, Bata-Tea green, i'm
Flour, Haxall Il via, Manila peral gun
Galego; Patna powder, black;
do Call Soap Hills paeTomat in tins;
do Buckwt; do Chem, Olive; e;Tapioca;
do Rye; Syrup, Boston inv ermicilli;
Hams, various; kegs and bbls.vinegar;
Hominy; do San Fran-Y east Powders;
Honey, in tins; cisco, kegs do Preston Merr-
Jellies; Starch; ills;
Jams; Salt; A great variety
Lobsters; Strawberries, in of Spices and
Lard tin kegs; tins; Case goods,
Mackerel ,hf bblsSardines & boxes;
LIQU ORS!
English Ale and Porter, Sauterne;
in casks and bottles; Choice French Brandies;
San Francisco Ale, bbls American do
and half. Holland Gin;
| Stoughton Bitters; American Gin;
Hostetters do Club House Gin;
Boxers do New England Rum;
Woolfs Schnapps; Jamaica Rum;
Voldner's do Scotch Whisky;
Turner's Ginger Wine; Bourbon Whisky;
Gordon's raspbe y syrup; Monongahela Whisky;
Barbeir's do do Lemon Syrnp;
She'y, port clar't wine A gen'l assor't of Liquor
Orders for goods not in our line will receive
prompt attention.
All goods shipped to our care will be forwarded
with dispatch to all parts of the mines.
Febl9-3m SHEATH d ARNOLD.
NORTHWESTERN,
Undertaker.--Allo orders as Un-
dertaker, promptly attended tc. -
[n.v344l R.. R.J.FISHER.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1859-06-30
From Washington.
WAsHINeroN, june %

w AsHINGToN, June 20
The friends of Judge Douglas here are
in possession of the following letter. ex-
planning his position Oh the subject of the
Presidency. and of which they have per-
mitted copy to be taken for publication:
WASHINGTON, d. c.. June 22, 1859.
My DEAR SIR Il have received your
letter inquiring whether my friends are at
liberty to present my name to the Charles
ton Convention for the Presidential nom
nation. Before this question can be
finally determined, it will be necessary to
understand distinctly upon what issues
the canvass is to be conducted.
If, as l have full faith that they will,
the Democratic party shall determine in
the Presidential election of 1860, to ad-
here to the principles embodied in the
compromise measure of 1850, and ratified
by the people in the Presidential election
of 1852, and re- affirmemed in the Kansas
Nebraska act of 1854, and incorporated
into the Cincinnati platform in 1856, as
expouHded by Mr.. Buchanan in his letter
accepting the nomination, and approved
by the people in his election, in that event
my friends will be at liberty to present
my name to the Convention if they see
proper TO do so. If, on the contrary, it
shall become the policy of the Democratic
party, which | cannot anticipate, to re-
pudiate their time-honored principles on
which we have achieved so many pstri-
otto triumphs, and in lieu of them, the
convention shall interpolate into the creed
of the party such new issues as the revi-
val of the African Slave Trade or Con-
gressional slave code for the Territories.
or the doctrine that the Constitution Of
the United States either establishes OF
prohibits slavery in the Territories beyond
the power of the people, legally to con-
troll it as other property, it is due to can.
dor to say that in such an event, l could
not accept the nomination, if it was ten
dered to me.
Trusting that this answer will be deem.
ed sufficiently explicit, l am very respect.
fully your friend,
(Signed.) S. A. DOUGLAS.