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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
Brandy VS.. Bourbon.

An animated discussion, involving the re-
lative Hygeinic properties of these liquors,
was held on one of the porticos OF the Bur
net, day or two since. Finally, and as a
clincher the Bourban man cited Col. =, OF
Lexington, who had drank pure Bourbon
since he was fifteen, and drank it steadily;
he was now sixty years DID, hale and hearty.
But the champion of Cosnac retorts: ." hat
do care for that--if he'd had good brandy
he'd been eighty by this timc."-Cin. Com.
lit is said that no man has drank pure
brandy in the United States for ten years
past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

oosu,r,o>s OF THE U. 5. MIsr:-The gold coin,
k%a Tn;,el States mint in Philadelphis, for
age , "' Of August was sg5,l1l;O5, in double
tue 'a'n D.,es aud quarter eagles The silver coin,
cage, -. .,7.I5. being in quarter dollars and
ssS wa Of cents 1000 were coined. The whole
diAe' =, ,,:src, coined was 2,7%s,j42. Of the Az
mum" mum. S,}u- Of SI7I.63S.2O. The total gold de-
greg ,bn month were Slll,65O. of which $780,
fy,'. - ware from California, and S45,Os3 ~ were
Soo'' ,Snr .aurecs. The silver deposited was $6+-
l nS" To,al deposits for the month $l7g,S9O:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
TRUSTEES SALE OF A NALUAB l. I
/ FARM, IMPLEMENTS, &C., on the WASH

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABL E
FARM, IMPLEMENTS, &C., on the WASH
mutton aai .ii.caHdyia RdirOad, nu he Stat ~
Virginia, hdL' ray dctTeen the t'co cities, barry
three mites from eitLcr.-This FARM furnishes
one of the best gentleman country seats. as also,
one Of the best for market and agricultural pur
poses. 1t contains ONE HUNDRED AND Eff
TY ACRES OF LAND, and is situated in ia.
county Of Alexandria, Va. The Washington and
Alexandria Turnpike, Railroad and Canal, pass
through the premises and afford it the easiest
communication with the two cities, and all other
Ia parts of the Union. The ID w + Ill -
I'LL HOUSE is new frame house, containing
twelve c0mmodious rooms and kitchen. Tho
out buildings are MI new and frame, and consist UI
two store rooms aud summer kitchen, with Il
large cellar under them-a barn, stable, ear
rage house, ice-houso, Sc. There are on til"
premises several excellent springs, and near tho
house n brass pump. The tract bordering on tho
Potomac River has L fine fishing shore, and u
splendid view the river with the purest air
I'D of it under cultivation, and thc ret
is woodland walnut, and hickory. tn"
place has also strong water power sufficient Tor
a large mill or factory.
This FARM is now the property of Major
Tochman, who will at any time before the sale cN
hbt the premises. and give any required iHiof r.
nation.
The property in grass alone will pay nett in
come of $1,000 per aDnum.
The dwelling house is insured for $4,000, uni
could be insured for more.
The implements consist of such carts. wagon.
ploughs horses. &C., as are usual on farm, and
will be sold separately.
TERMS FOR THE FAGM:-$G, 400, and the cxpcn
scs Of the sale, including advertisement and lrn'-
tees fees. cash. The balance in two notes, at ono
aud two years, bearing interest.
TERMS FOR THE Personal PROPERTY All
suns Of aud over $50, credit of W days for good
endorsed notcs---sulns under $50, cash.
The sale " i'll take place OH the premises, At IL
o'ciock, H., on No"'ioy, The l7h day cj Ocf"b's.
1859. |. LOUIS KINZER, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
New Jersey Politics,

TRENTON, n. j., Sept. 1.-The nomina-
ton Of the Hon. Peter j. Clark, OF Hunter
don, for Governor, gentleman Of high
character, by the American Convention Of
Camden, yesterday, created considerable OF
sensation in political circles here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
New Orleans Weekly Cotton Report.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 3.--Cotton is easier
and unchanged; new ll4@ll4. Sales of
the week $3.50 bales. The receipts since
Wednesday noon, 10000 bales, against s.
500 bales. The stock at New Orleans ia 49,
800 bales against 100. Exchange on
New York llpli discount, ; premium.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
MARRIED.

On Thursday, September LIST, 1889, at the resi-
depce of John L. Walter, jr., Chester's Gap, War
rem county, Va. by the Rev, W. q. Lumpkin,
MOSES NELSON, of Frederick county, Va, to
Miss ELIZABETH HAINES, formerly Of Rap
pahannock county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
Ro;lar Explosion and Loss of Life.

New YORK, Sept 3.-The boiler Of John
Roacl's Iron Foundry, exploded yesterday
afternoon, killing James Shaw and scalding
tva ,tbnrl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
DIED.

At Litchfcld, in Orange county. on the night OF
the 18th utimo Mrs. FANNY LEE, wife ot COL
John II. Lee, aged SO years.
In Washington, on the lst instant, at IL o clock
J0HN CONNELIY, in the 4Uth year Of hi. age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
RIBBONS, MILLINERY. and STRAW Go0Dsi

FALL. AND WINTER 1859.
ARMSTRONG, GATOR n CO.,
IMPORTERS AND JoBBERs OF
RIBBONS. BONNET SILKS AND SATIN,
VELVETS, RUCIlE,
FLOWERS, FEATHERS,
STRAW BONNETS. FLATS, &c.
No. 237 and LOFTS OF 239 BALTIMORE STREET,
BALTIMORE, MD,
Offer stock unsurpassed in the United States
in varicry and cheapness
Orders solicited, and prompt attention given.
Terms 6 months. Six per cent. of Tor cash,
par funds.
baltimore aug 17-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

,..y or SUGARS IN New YoRk.-The stock OF
sf9'N " ;n New York, is said to consist OF 73,-
sassF ;, ~" ~ 600 boxes, and 10000 bags. The
0OO haas, pn,, Of Thursday evening, says
New i" larger supply than was anticipated, and
'on'slas" y;,jiei s(p.c. to-day to effect sales
sad nav o;naed liberal supply, both Of hogsheads'
The an ""J bag. set to come forward before the
boAe' SaL .sason. with stock now on hand, leads
close % LEY, that We shall enter the new year
mah! reyy considerable surplus Of stock, II prices
s' ~, IN the mean time rule 50 low as 10 ihaaee
w '.,v Ire, consumption
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

- FERRY TAVERN FOR SALE.-This
I71R very valuable property, situated on the east
Alley. $50 feet wide, now and for many years oe-
cupied as a tavern, is for sale upon accommoda-
ting terms. 1t lies in the heart OF the business
norton of the town, having the Alexandra and
Lynchburg Railroad in front, and the Maryland
Ferry and the Washington steamboats, in the
rear, and for any business, is perhaps the best To-
cation in the town. The lot fronts on lhion
street and the Railroad 90! feet and extends back
on Fayctte alley about 60 feet. Apply to
anv 2g-2aw4w Ii. JonNSioN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
49, Ess lG
CANAL COMMERCE.

ARRIVED, September 3.
Boats NJ K. Hale, and J. J. Watson, coal to
T. J. Mehahey.
Boats J. ". Cross, and j. W. Barns, coal to
Borden Mining Co.
BOst k. A. Powers coal to Frostburg Coal Co.
DEPARTED, September ).
Boat Jayne Louisa, boots, shoes, hats, and caps
from &. A. Baldwin & Co., for Williamsport, Md.
MORE NEW BO0KS.-Nackay's Trareis.-
wi Life and Liberty in America, or Sketches OF
"a Tour in the nted States and Canada, in 1857,
s, by Charles Mackay, LID, +. S. A., with ten
illustrations price 81.
A"no clayton, or the Inquirer after Truth, by
Rev. Francis Marion Dimmick, A. NJ, 81.
Uamboths Co.mos.--A sketch Of Physical
Description cf the Universe, by Alexander Won
Humboldt, translated from the German, by E. C..
0re in five volumes, S4,2j. Just published and
for sale by [sep u ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

UNO PARENTS, TEACHERS AND SCllOL-
i ARS.-Thcre is no sort of necessity for yonr
going away trem Alexandria TO buy your BOOKS
STATIONARY. MUSIC, &C., a | have just made
my customary additions to my stock Of such things;
but if should DO out of any thing You may want,
why there's an Entwislc, Bell and a French,
and between Us ALL your wants, i'll our line, can he
met upon aS satisfactory terms as elsewhere. Take
care Of your own people, and whatmcney You have
to spend, let it be done AT home, and you will have
chance to have it return TO YOU again; but II 1t
goes over the Potomac, you will see ii never more
Please to bear this in mind speak rs to the
wise, judge We accordingly.
son Aft JOHN H. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
STONE FRUIT JARS.

ALEXANDRIA MANUFACTURE.
1 LARGE STOCK on aand Of all sizes, fitted
n with corks end cernen-, which can be hermet-
cay sealed III the safest and best manner iOr pre-
serving fruit-f"r sale at very low prices, At the
Pottery, No. l27 Wilkes street, by
aug lS-2aw9y Il. e. MILBURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
Ey JOHN +. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

~ PUBLIC SALE OF HOUSES AND Lois
G.x-Will he sold on Wedme' tag, he llh "",,,
Of September mart, on the premises, the FRAME
HOUSES and LOTS, on Prince, corner of Patrick
street. fronting 20 feet Prince street, SO feet on
Patrick. and running back to an alley IL ioeL
wide. which alley passes through the entire square.
bounded by Patrick and Henry streets--which en- =
tire lo, is subject to an annual rent charge ~ ica
of SIS. payable on the 18th day of October IN
every year. Persons wishing to build will find
this an eligible situation, being in one of the very
best localities in this city. The houses already
upon the premises are large, containing gas ant
water and can be repaired Mt u small expense.
Also, will be offered At same time and place"
vacant BUILDING LOT, situated upon the We.
side Of Columbus street, IS feet south, and running
thence south with Columbus street IL feet. thence
west 100 feet. For further information the parIcs
will call upon JOHN T. CREIGHTON. S. King
street. or ~ the corner of Prince and Patrick SIS,
Title indisputable. Terms cash.
sep cots THOMAS 0'BRIEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

JAIL.-The whole number Of prisoners
now confined in the Jail of this county, Is
seventeen, all white, and one of them wo-
man. The only crime Of high grade charged
against the prisoners is that Of the murder
Of seaman, against John Riley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

TJJHE FAMILY TREASURY OF SABBAIU
READING-A new ,noa.niy Aagazine h''e1
with interesting and instructive reading Tor o!a anu
young, edited by Rev: Andrew Cameron , TNn
monthly in London, Edinburg and New YORK
nr;ce dc. for single copies or 81 per annum in ad-
r.nce The FIRST and second numbers just receiv-
'' . en- JOHN II. PARR0TT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
Iilc lndsputaDIe, IeTms CASH.
sep 2-eOts THOMAS OBRlEN.

DUBLIC SALE OF HOUSE AND LOT, AZ
/ MANASSAS STATION. BY virtue of an or
dor Of the County Court Of Prince William county.
pronounced at the June term of said Court III ih,
case of Cannon 4 Brother W. Walter X. Baker.
also +. J. Cannon W. same, shall proceed t" seii
At the front door Of tho Court House, he D',i
Nordny IL September "se', ONE ACRE of LAND.
<s-. at Manassas Station, on which there is i g""t
E;i DWELLING HOUSE, and other out luu.rs.
TggMs or SALE.-A crcdt. Sf sig, twelve, nud
eighteen mouths, will be given, the purchaser gIv
ing bond, with approved security, to bear iptere,.
from the day Of .s,e-the title to be withheld until
all the purchase money il paid.
J. K. PURCELL, Deputy Sheriff, for
$. K. DAVIS, Sheriff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

WHITE MUSTARD SEED, Celery Seed. All
w spice, Pepper Ginger, Canary Seed, Gloves,
Turmeric. Mace, and Cinnamon. received and for
sale by PEEL, SLEW EN- 4" w.
Sepj corner hing anu Alireh streets
OIL, OIL! 0IL!!--Elephant OH Lard cii'
~ Solar do, SPERM Machine. Refined Whale.
OIiv. Neatsfoot. Tanners. Linsecd Raw and Boil
cd, for sale by HENRY Cooh w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

81. FOR RENTING STORE on the south
81 side Of King street, west of Pitt street, at pre-
sent occupied by John s Atwell: good stand for
any business Possession given on lst September.
Apply to [aug 2l-3tJ R. H. MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

IMPORTANT To TKAN-
A&4ELLERs.- NEW LINE TO oc,
COQUAN AND DCMFRlES.-Ihc unaerS'she"
have commenced running n regular line of Stages
batween Alexandria and the above points. Tray
oilers will find this pleasant and agreeable route
AZ we have fine stock and careful drivers. Once
at the City Hotel, Alexandria, Va.
MEANS l. FAWSETT, Proprietors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
MN E 3 C I A L.
The Markets.

.oer Sept. s-FlOur closed heavy; HOW
BALI" ,s,3 at s5.19l Wheat closed dull;
ARD - coo bushels; white is &c. lower and pr
sales u ...r,sd Corn closed dull; white 7s@
COS "O m.w ssas4c. Provisions are unchanged
sv'' I'D lull, at 2Slc. for Ohio.
Wax. Sept. 3.-Flour has declined 10
S'S nms4 81; Ohio $4.95@$5.25; Sou
l"s, :, gOm s6lj. Wheat has declined l@2c';
'As'" ,hi,e 1900 ljOc. Corn is buoyant and
S'u'''' I'D q Pork is dull and nominal; mess
Inn. 1880. Lard is firm at lotCg no.
a. ; dull a, 26c. Stocks are dull ana lowe" or
49, ~. s;.. Sterling exchange Is duii NJ $i'i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

RkEASTPIN TAKEN.-The person who pick
- ed up BREASTPIN from the pavement in
N front OF the dwelling of the owner, on st. Asaph
street, will do well to leave it at the Gazette Office,
aud thereby save trouble sep 2-3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

CHEET IRON SHEET IR0N!-A full sup
y DIV Of the above article Of the following sizes
inst received and for sale by the ton or single sheet
numbers 20, %. % and27. Also, daily expected :
further supply of AXLES, ANylLs, Vices, and
shoet Zinc. (sep1l GEO. I. BALDWIN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
Tvtal........,

LARGE Ice Ho.-r.-Mr. Ewell {. Atwell
las renr.d Of the Alexandria Canal Com
panv, n lot 100 feet by so on the south side
OF the basin, and is now building thereon n
large Ice house, TO be fflF,cd from the basin
Inv mepns Ct shute, which will save much
expense and enable him hereafter to furnish
large supply Of Ice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
Prince VIM. county, iy lS--eOts

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" FARM IN UPPER FAUQUIEk.-By viz
tue oC :. decree of the Circuit Court Of faupuI'r
county, pronounced on the 18th day Of April, 1875.
IN The suit of Adams vs.. Marshall, the undersigned
commissioners therein named, will offer for sa!" ~
public auction, TO the highest hidder on the pre-
miscs, on tie Gfh day Of Jaiy, 1859, the valuable
aud productive farm in the bill ana proceeding ia
s,id suit mentioned This land adjOins the lands
Of jaime. n. Marshall, Fleet q. Rust, aud others.
contains FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY
FOUR ACRES is Of good quality, and well sup
plied with wood snd water. 1t is within three
mile. of Piedmont and Markham Stations, on tho
Manassas Gap Railroad, and within the same dis
tauce Of Leeds Church. There j. on the premises
- comfortable DWELLING HOT l. and
-ks.A out houses. aud being convenient 10 market.
and in pleasant reighborhood, offers many III
ducemen.s 70 purchasers.
IE2ys.-Thc purchaser 20 pay down IN cash
$4,000 On the day Of safe, and 10 execute his bonds
for the residue with sufficient security, payable ia
six, twelve and eighteen months respectively, IN
equal instruments, with interest from day Of ale
~ The above sale is postponed until N""""J.
Jniy 18th, Court day. and the land will on thlL
dag be offered at warrenton
Fauquier county, my li-eots
-e.-- The above sale is postponed until N" 70
dan ot Itng~.r 1859, and the land will then b" 81
fercd at WarrentOn, in front of the Court house o.
fauqucr county
Fauquier county, jy 2s-eots
I.;- The above sale i. postponed until the b'Is
.Iay of S.uienber 1859, when the land will be Of
fered At Warrenton in front Of the Court bou-e ot
Fauquier county.
JOHN MARSHALL, Cqmm'rs.
CHARLES 7. GREEN,
RauauisI county, aug 25-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

- FOR RENT--Tbe STORE, No. 81, on
E:2 King, next to the n. w. corner Of Fairfax
street.. JOHN WEST,
aug lO-2swtf No. 1, North FaiIfa1- street,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

7 OTIS FOR SALT will SELL in one Parc.'.
/ or in subdivisions, to suit purchasers Tue
QUARTER SQUARE of GROUND belonging 10
7. J. Carey, situated on the nerth SIDE OF "looIh'
and east side of Henry street, next south Vi Iue
TING aug 26--dtfl K. JOHNSTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

f-A TO RENT, perhaps one Of the very beat
.lS:G fire proof WAREHOUSES; in Alexandria,
suited to accommodate : large Grain or Grocery
business, having openings on every side, adjoining
the Warehouse Of Benjamin ii. Lambert on the
wharf. JOSIAH II. DAVIS.
aug 20--eo2ms
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

3 TONS BEST SWEDE SPRING STEEL, Of
~ assorted sizes, just received. Also, supply OF
square and 0etagOn Cast Steel. All offered at
lowest rates GEORGE Il. BALDWIN.
sen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

INSTRUCTION.-A graduate of Harvard Col
| lege desires to obtain situation as private tu-
tor in Il family. With respect to his character.
scholarship, and experience. he has permission to
refer to the following gentlemen:
I. A. Reed, esq, of the firm Of NJ. Eldridsc d
Co.. Alexandria.
james Walker. D. D., President OF Harvard
University, Cambridge, Mass.
The Professors of Harvard College.
Rev. Amos Smith, Belmont. Mass.
r. W. Valentine, Primary Public School. Brook
Ign. n. y.
For further particulars apply to +. A. REED,
esq, Union Wharf Alexandria. aug 3p-lm
NEGROES WANTED.-Wc wish to purchase
~ any number of NEGROES, Of both seXec,
for CASH All letters addressed 10 u., at this place.
will receive promp; attention. Having bought
the establishment lately occupied by MILAN u
Grigsby. West end Duke street, and having rcft-
ted il to make it one of the most healthy and com
Portable Depot for NEGROES, We will receive
them on board on the usual terms.
ouo 3O-eotf PRICE, BIRCH 4 CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

VTIKGINIA:-At Rules held IN the CIsrA VHIce
Y of the Circuit Court o. hle1andrla county
on the 9Th day Of September, lsJ9' william a.
wroe, plaintiff, against j. +. Z. Ohutt, aeiInuan.
II an action ON the case IN when al I'M"
b,' bccn issued. To recover damages. The dctc--
liant NOT having entered his appearance ALI gwen
security according to the act f assembly ana 'he
rulcs Of tbi, Court. and It appearing by affidavit
that he is Nc. :. resident Of this stale-h ~ or
d.r.., thai the said defendant appear here wilma
one month after the publication Of thu; 9'sr' ana
4. what i. necessary to protect h interest IN thi'
sui, aud that copy Of t,.:s order be forthwith
inserted in the tl:Iaudr!a Gazette. a newspaper
published il tho city Of Alexandria, once week
-r four successive weeks, and posted at Tie 'ro'''
Ioor Of the Court House of this County,
A copy-Teste: r. A. SINCLAIR, Clerk
pnr l. E,x,rppo sep j-lawiw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

Mullers bone factory in Richmond, was
destroyed by fire on Thursday night Loss
about 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

DOORS FOR THE YOUNG FOLKS.-Anoth-
ID or arrival of those ten cent Juveniles, the
Better Land, Our Heavenly Father, Important
Questions Words OF Comfort Morning and Even
ing Sacrifice. This do in remembrance of Me, The
Great Comforter. Welcome To- Jesus, Christ Alone,
Come to Jesus, Lowest thou Nc, The True Mamma,
&c. sep JOHN fahhpll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

The farm of the late Col. +. ii. Lewis, OF
Madison county, has been sold, for SILL
per acre, to Messrs. Conway and Graves OF OF
the same county. The tract contained "o@
acres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

Coal FOR CALIroRNIA-The ship Silver
Star, Capt. Wade, now discharging cargo
of guano at Fowle & Cos. wharf, is to be
loaded with Cumberland coal, 1900 tons, by
the American Coal Company at their new
wharyes in this place, for San Francisco,
California. She is fine sailing clipper
ship, and will be the pioneer vessel in our
coal trade with the Pacific states.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05

uMVIHY sEED.-5o bushels prime TIMO.
L Thy SEED, for sale by
sss 2p-sed2u 7, A. RIlWIs,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-05
AUCTION SALES.

five others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-02
THE SKUNK SKIN TRAFFIC.

The odor of the skunk possesses distinc-
tive property which cannot be mistaken by
any whose sense of smell is at all discrimi-
native. During the past few months, those
who have perambulated our down town bus
mess streets, have repeatedly had their oltac-
tories greeted by this unmistaken perfume,
and wondering whence it originated, have at
last traced it to the warehouses of our fur
riers. A winquiries might have explained
the cause of this new accession to the two-and-
seventy stenches of the metropolis.
The traffic in skunk skins has suddenl y be-
come most important branch OF the fur
trade, and the skins of an animal which three
wears ago were deemed ofno value whatever,
are now in the greatest demand They are
collected for expectation alone. The prln-
cipal markets are Russia and Turkey.
though some are sent to Germany, where they
are sold at large profit as the fur of the gen
uine 'fsher" The black skins are valued
the most and during the past winter the mar
ket price has been as high as 81 per skin,
while notified skins only brought 10 cents
These prices, however, have recently deprecia-
ted considerably. ON account of the immense
expectation. Upwards of $4,000 of these
skins have been shipped from this city alone
within the past two months, and one firm IN
Maiden Lane have now on hand about H.
600, ready for shipment. These are desig-
ned for the Leipsic saleS-Leipsic being next
to Novgorod, in Russia, the most important
fur entrepot in Europe. The first intnnation
received in this market of the value of tins
new description of fur, came from the Hud-
sons Bay Company. which having shipped
few to London at a venture, found the returns
80 profitable, that they Immediately prosecu,
ted the business ON an extensive scale and
now so large has been the expectation that
glut in the market is anticipated.-Jo"r"a'
of Commerce "