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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03
AUCTION SALE.

By TAYLOR AND WHITE-AUCTGoNEfE>.
DUBLlC SALE.-By virtue of a deed OF trust
executed to me by E. d. Ferguson, dated
February 10th 1859. l will sell at public auction
on .S,tu-doy morning, June 4h, at ~ ~o'r'o"f, 4:
w., at the Union Hotol. adjoining the store OF
Blackjack, Marshall 4 Co., all the HOUSEHOLD
III KITCHEN FURNITURE, BAR FIN
TURES, LIQUORS, &c, therein contained.
Terms of sale cash. D. K. BLACkLOCk,
- Az Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

used one of the above Machines last harvest,
and think them the best | have seen, a a Combine"
R.srcr and Mower. 5. ". FICKLIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

NOR SALE-My farm in Fauquier county, con
l. tanning by Il recent survey, fouR hun
DRIED AND FORTY-SIX ACRES and 90 poles.
This land lies on the Rappahannock river, abont a
quarter of Il mile from the Orange and Alexandria
| Railroad, and in an excellent neighborhood. There
g. are Oh il, Il very convenient DIV Ill
aa HOUSE, spacious barn, and other out houses,
all in good repair. A never failing spring Of pure
water, is within forty yards of the house-ice-house,
and ~ice-pond, as near. The fields not in cu'tiya-
ton, are well set in grass, and taking into view It's
close proximity to the Railroad, Post Office, Grist
Mill Ia mile off, and other advantages, this farm
may be safely recommended as very desirable
property. ANY one wishing to see the said farm
will be shown it by Mr.. II. 7. Embry on the place.
Terms made known by JOHN S. kNOA,
an 2O-eotf Aerdndrjd, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

KIMEp.--Prof. llurbert, Music teacher,
was killed at Barbce's Cross Roads, in the
upper end of this county, one day last week,
by a blow upon the head, received by 4 stone
thrown by one Lewis Dulcn. Dulen has
since escaped. We have not learned any
further NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.! Flag.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03
STrLNoRE, Nov. Is, 1855.

STILMoRE, Nov. Is, 1855.
Dear Sir:-Ipurchascd three 81 of Manny's Rea-
pcrs from you, and you wish my opinion in relation
to them. They perform admirably, and for sinpli-
city. lightncs. of draft and execution, prefer them
to uuy | have ever seen operate. l like them n
much, il not more. for the cutting of Hay.
Yours, very truly,
JERENJAH MORTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

We have not yet received complete returns from
the election of a member Of the Board of Public
Works. The Lynchburg Republican sums up the
total. thus far. as follows:
Clay's majoritie:
TreIw,y's maiorities j,4S0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03
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CANAL COM

ARRIVED, June =.
Boats Bufaloe, aud Ii. I. Wells, coal to 1. d.
Mchafey.
Boats r. NJ. srrisg, and Dutch Hen, coal to
Borden Mining Co.
Boats Vim. p. Lynch, aud J. II. Shaw, coal t"
Frostburg Coal Co.
as- To the Voters Of the city and County 81
| Aierandrio:-I offer myself as 4 candidate Tor the
office of Sheriff, at the next election, and most res
~pectfully solicit your votes.
je 3-lawte II. Il. MoNhoE'
ROY All the ladies interested in the Excursion
for the benefit Of the Christian Association, Will
please meet in the S~ociety's Room. Exchange
block. this evening. Friday June III at q O'Clock
je3-lt.
aa- A FESTIVAL will be held AT the Spring OF
Mr.. James Roach, in Alexandria County, Tor the
benefit of Hunter Chapel, to commence on lhnlS-
day next, and continue during the week. Inc
friends Of religion and Of that church, are respect
fully invited to attend. my ut
r. TIERCES superior Sugar Cured Hams
D 1000 lbs. plain Hams; 1000 Shoulders Bacon
and for sale NV JOHN A.. DIXON,
;e Family Grocer.
= HHDS. prime New Orleans Sugar .,
y 90 bills. Crushed. Powdered. Granulated. ana
C0Hep ShHATs. lusl NSiNSu ~ 49,
hv 10 81 JOHN A.. DINON.
TJERRING.-2OO bbls old and new, of various
80 WHEAT & BRO.
10 HnDS. PRIME PORTO RICO SUGAR
lU 90 hbls. Crushed 40
10 {" Cut Loaf do
80 " Powdered and Granulated do.
30 boxes Adamantine Candles
Oh l,ulf bnypS do. 10.
% tirrces Cider Vinegar. Just received and
for sale by ). ii. M'n Ei"h " 'utn
je l" ~ "
NOR SALE.-Ihave for sale a vcrJ fine HORSE
II suitable for either cart or carriage Horse, per.
fectly gentle, and warranted sound. ! only sell
him because | have no use for him. | have also
for sale n SETT of DOUBLE CARRIAGE \
NESS, and a pair of elegant Horse Blankets
They will be sold cheap: T.
jc2-3t w. d. -"
Double Shovel Plows, just received
a superior lot Of these Plows, Virginia make
Guaranteed to work well. for sale by
ia, No. l2 Fairfax street.
~ CASKS VERY SUPERIOR SCOTCH ALE,
Id in stone jars, for sale by co
my -
T INsEEp OIL, warranted pure. just received
ii Gov sale by j. K. ~PIERPOlNT.
my 30 No. l72. S. +. cor. of hing u ""sh.S"'
- BAGS RIO COFFEE
la mats Manila Coffee. received, and Tor SAFE
by [my sol GARRETT HuLST, Ia hl"s-S':
TDINGBURG PALE ALE. in stone jugs just
- received and for sale by
MARSHALL 4 WARD.
20 RAGS l. GOVERNMENT JAVA COZ
III FEE. in store and for sale by
- MARSHALL Il WARD.
90 BONES J~ACKsON's MOULD CANDLES
I(b for Summer use. in store. and for sale ny
~ MARSHALL 4 WARD.
DORTER AND ALE.-We are just in receipt
Of n fresh supply of Barclay Il Perkins
3nRTER' and .Alisop's" f. I. PALE ALE.
INV II RIDGELY, HAMPTON 4 co.
lust RECEIVED this day by Express, a beau
ii ,;s,, assortment of BONNETS.
and FLOWERS. py,Ns
my e..
NTRAW MATTING.-We ars now IN receipt Ti
- our second supply Of Straw Ma't'ne' "n""
We will sell Of the sam old price. Hi
90 s. 4 W. MEYENBERd, Sarepta nan.
NxCHANGE on NEW YORK, for sale at
~ lowest rates, by ,owrp cO
my 3-H
JTAY.-Bale Hay, for sale by M
II m us }. n. hAnfh"
w Us ROBINSON / PAYNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03
Seventh Congressional District.
Board OF Public Works.

Smiths reported plurality in Stafford PA, and
in Spotsylvania, los.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

Ee- To the Voters Of The city and County q
Aerandrio:-I offer myself n 4 candidate Tor III,
Office of Sheriff. at the next election, and most res
~pectfully solicit your votes.
ie 3-lawte IL. Il. MoNNoE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

ARRIVED, June 2.
Boats Bufaloe, and Ii. I. Wells, coal to 1. D.
Mchafey.
Boats X. NJ. Sprigg, and Dutch Hen, coal to
Borden Mining Co.
Boats VIM. T. Lynch, aud J. II. Shaw, coal t"
FrOstburg Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03
TIL OM4 5. IA NILSSON,
MACHINIST and
IRON F0UN ID + r,
Corner of Royal and Wilkes streets,
AIEYANnRIl VA.

ALEXANDRIA, VA,
is prepared to execute orders for STATIONERY
STEAM EyGISEs, Boilers, Mill Gearing, Shaft
ing. Pulleys and Hangers. Tobacco Screws, Pumps,
Fans, Slide and Hand Lathes. Drill Presses, Wrought
or Cast Railing. Columns and Giriers, Gas or Water
Pipe. and Machinery of every description. Supe-
rior CASTINGS made TO order at short notice and
on reasonable terms. ap l-"ou
COUNTRY RESIDENCE FOR SALE.-I Of
- fer for sale my residence, with nine acres OF
land, situated on the heights one and O half miles
west of Alexandria, on the Little River Turnpike
the situation is very beautiful and healthy, III Il
delightful and rapidly improving neighborhood,
and near the Theological Seminary.
The Improvements are a new and pleasant two
81, story DWELLING with six hambers, par'or.
E% dining.room and kitchen, and handsome piazza
in front. Also, a story and half brick house, with
four rooms for tenant or servant, dairy, smoke
house, corn house, stables, &c.
Ideem it useless to give any farther description
rs | presume any one wishing to purchase will call
and see the property and judge for themselves.
W. ID. CORSE.
p. ST. will sell q bargain and upon very easy
terms. For terms, price, &C., apply to or address
W. d. CORSE, or
Messrs. CoRSE BROTHERS, Bankers.
my 24-colm AIexandrla' va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

a.- FESTIVAL will be held at the Spring OF
Mr.. James Roach, in Alexandria County, for the
benefit of Hunter Chapel, to commence on Thurs
day next, and continue during the week. The
friends of religion and Of that church. are respect
r,IIv ;nvit.d 70 attend. nv 3l-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

nyy- All the ladies interested in the Excursion
for the benefit of the Christian Association Will
please meet in the Society'S Room. Exchange
block. this evening. Friday June ID ut u O'Clock
;ag-lt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03
Fire in Springfield VT.

SPRINGFIELD, June IA destructive fire
occurred in this village last night, consuming
the machine shop of Parks Il Wolson, the
cabinet shop of Daniel Saunders, a large
boarding house connected with the cotton
factory, and a dwelling house.
The loss is estimated at from $4,000 to
$780, 600, and mostly covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

ERUIT CANS, FRUIT CANS.-J0HN T.
Il CREIGHTON, at No. s., King street,
has on hand Fruit Cans of two kinds, ty "h'ch
he d,e. nat claim r. be the inrenfor, az that setoHy1
10 another.l bat which he will warrant to be equal
in every particular, if not superior to any Can IN
the market. and 1T as low prices. lie is expecting
daily from New York a supply, which, in addition
to his former stock, will enable him to fill any Or
ders he may he favored with. my IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

7 ACE MANTILLAS AND PO1NTS.-A
i 4 large stock of Gimpure and French Lace Man
tiilas and Points, just received direct from the
manufacturers and importers. together with a
handsome assortment of CAPES, suitable for the
season. All of the above goods are Of the latest
.tylcs and impOrtations. and will he sold very low.
). L W. MEYENBEkG, Sarepta Hall.
my -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

The returns from Preston county show LetchcrS
majority 10 he 30j. Messrs. Cowan and Scott, D.,
elected 10 the Legislature. Preston gave Wise II
majority OF 81 in 1888.
Ii is reported that Sussex. which gave Wise Isl
majority, has given Lctcher a majority of 81.
In Louisa, Goggin'. majority is %. Caskic 422.
Deiarnette 49,, Amber Io7, Massie %S%. Hunter
692.
A report has been received that the county Of
Wise has given Goggin l25 majority. This is one
of the now counties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03
Gen'l Assembly of Presbyterian IN. s. Church.

Gen'l Assembly of Presbyterian IN. s. Church.
WILMINGTON, June 1.-The commission to
investigate the complaints on the Home Mis-
sionary field, are Drs. Patterson, Brainerd,
Allen, Curtis, Wood, Fowler, and Messrs.
Benedict, White, Jessup and Pinneo.
The Assembly dissolved last night. 1t
is regarded rs the most practical, efficient
and harmonious Assembly since the division.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

There is now no doubt that Mr.. Delarnette Is
elected To Congress from the Third DIstrici, Ill
place Of Judge CaSkic, late representative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

ROSE HILL, Fairfax Co., Va, Feb. Odd, 1859.
Dear Sir Yours of 18th inst, came safely to
hand, enquiring whether the Nanny Reaper, with
Wood. improvement, worked to my satisfaction.
II gives NE pleasure to state, II did work not only
to my satisfaction, but to my establishment. II
cut and spread, with "A pair Of mules and driver,
fourteen acres per day heavy grass. 1t cut, also,
my wheat, oats. and rye, leaving a close. clean
stubble, and with great r~apidity. Ii gives me
pleasure 10 such a Machine. Keep the
co2s well -lnshed, the journals well oiled, and a
driver who won't 90 to sleep on the box. and 1t
cannot fail to work we'll. The Machine appears to
be strong and well put together, a we had no ac-
cident 10 any part OF 1t.
Yours, most truly,
MAYNADIER MASON.
d. q. MEADE, esq, Alexandria.
EJ~ Descriptive Catalogues will be sent by
mail, free of charge.
have also q very large assortment Of AGRI-
CULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, DE-,
which will be sold ut as low a price as can be
bought in any Southern market.
re" All orders promptly filled.
DRAYTON G. MEADE,
ALEXANDRIA AGRICULTURAL WAREHOUSE,
ap 29-wGw No. II. Fnirtn~-.', Aier. IA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

'I'HE INDIA RUBBER PEN. manufactured
: = by the India Rubber Pen Company. OF New
'CfS. under Goodyear's Patent. for sale by
le ROBERT BELL,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

WANTEp.-A situation a. TEACHER, by u
w young lady of Virginia, in q private family,
"a g!yo instruction in the Elementary BRANCHES OF
'as English Language.
Satisfactory reference. yill be given by address
ing J. Skinker, at HARDWOOD Post Office, Stat
y.ia county, Va, or to d. &: Meade, Alexandria
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

NEW BOOKS.-Thc N'stec. or Love and LII
~ bcrty. by b. n. P~rcsbury, price $l.@5.
Nosojcs, by the author Of Salad for the Soil
tary," &c. I'VE have been at II great feast OF
Languages, and have stolen all the scraps.
Price SIPS.
PIun Of he Creation, or other Worlds. aud who
iuhabit them. by Rev. G. l.. H~cqucmbourg, 81.
Horer's .Ncnfai PhHosophy-Mcntal Philoso-
ply, including Intellect, ScnSibilities, and VIII,
by Joseph Haven. Professor of Intellectual and
Moral Philosophy in Amherst College, Sl.5o.
The Po.hu Pop"rs-EpiStlcs of Mohammed
Pscha, Rear Admiral Of the Turkish Navy, writ
ten from New York to hi, friend Abel Ben Hassen,
translated into Anglo American from the original
manuscript, Sl.2j.
LoyJ. Steamboat and RaiIrood Guide, ~illustra
ted with eurrayings, 81 cts. Just published. and
for sale by lie Il ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

ROGER A PRYOR Esq, has at length re-
turned to Petersburg, to resume the practice
ofLaw. The Press says while we regret his
withdrawal from the editorial profession in
which he has won so many ~laurcls, We well
come him 10 his old home, with the assuranc"
Of a cordial greeting, and u brilliant future. ,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

nEpFORp AND MINERAL WATER.-lO
- barrels and 10 half barrels Bedford Mineral
Water, this day received direct from the SPRING,
for sale by j. h.. MCN Elih 4 Sun,
my IN Prince street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

IAR-loO bhls. in good order, landing FROM
: North Carolina, for sale by
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

n TIERCES superior Sugar Cured Hams
ID 1000 lbs. plain Hams; 1000 Shoulders Bacon
) bbls. prime Lard, just received. IN store
and for sale by JOHN a. DiNoN'
ga Family Grocer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

PREsESr.-We learn that the members of
the NJ. p. Church, ofthis place, have present
ed their Pastor, Rev. y. 5. Grcenaway, with
a handsome suit Of clothes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

The Warrcnton Flag says:-"Rev. DR..
Bacon, Principal of the Fauquier Female
Seminary in this place, has received a call
to the Presidency Of an institution in Tusca-
loosa, Alabama, and we regret to say has
accepted the call. lie will leave this com
munitv, after the close of his present ses-
sion, with the universal regret Of his many
friends"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

TN retiring from the late firm Of JENKINS d
j LAMBDIN, I take pleasure in recommending
to nv friends and others my late partner, Mr.. Jen-
kins, who | know will do them justice.
NV 2O-eoIm JOHN X. LAMBDIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-03

The Legislature. by the latest returns, stands IS
Wings and - Democrats.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-27
Cot the Best of Him.

The elder Judge Burnside presided in
one Of the Courts Of Pennsylvania when
the memorable case OF Psrson vs.. Par
sons was on trial. James Petriken,Esq.,
was one Of the counsel, assisted by James
T. Hale, Esq. Hale was speaking, and
having made strong point, which The
Court challenged, he said he could sns-
tain il by citation of cases from The books.
but he had left them at his office close oy'
why didn't you bring your books
here 2 asked the Judge.
Because considered the points so
plain as not to need the suppor' OF other
cases, but I'll step over and get the
books
As Mr.. Hale left the house, the Judge
in pet, said
That man reminds me of a carpenter
who came 10 work for me, and left all his
tools at home. This Court has forgotten
more law than that young man knows
That, said Mr., Petriken, is just what
we complain of-that your honor has
forgotten too much,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-27
A NOVEL Advertisement.

The mos. remarkable among the many
remarkable advertisements which daily
fall under our notice, in hundreds Of ex-
changes from every section Of the country
is the one below -
"A pew is for sale in The meeting house
of the first parish Of Amherst. The man
that owns the pews owns the right of a
space just as long as the pew is, from the
bottom of the meeting house TO the top of
tie roof, and he can go as much higher as
he can get. If man will buy my pew
and sit in it on Sundays, and repent and
be a good man, he will go to heaven if
God lets him go Let man start from
the right place, let him 60. right, keep
right do right, and be will 60 to heaven
at last, and my pew is as good place to
start from as any pew in the meeting
house"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-27
HYMN.
When the morning light drives away the

When the morning light drives away the
night,
With the sun so bright and full.
And it draws lis line near the hour OF nine,
III away to the Sabbath School
For lis there we all agree,
All with happy hearts and free,
And love 10 early be,
Al the Sabbath School
III away away ! I'll away away
I'll away to Sabbath School !
On the frosty dawn of winters morn,
When he earth is wrapp'd in snow,
Or the summer breeze plays around the
trees,
To the Sabbath School go;
When Ibe holy day has come,
And the Ssbbalh-breakers roam,
delight to leave my home,
For the Sabbath School
I'll away away &c.
In the class Inject with heiriends greet,
At the Tine of morning prayer
And our hearts we raise in a hymn Of praise
For us AWAY pleasant there :
In The Book Of holy truth,
Full Of counsel and reproof,
We behold tie guide of youth,
Al the Sabbath School
I'll away away &c.
May the dews of grace I'll the hallow'd
place,
And the sunshine never fail,
While each blooming rose which in mem'
ory grows,
Shall sweet perfume exhae:
When we mingle here no more,
But have met on Jordan's shore,
We will talk Of moments Ger,
At the Sabbath School
I'll away away : &c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-27
Salt for stock

There are many farmers that seem 10
know little of The value of silt for stock;
many give their cattle none al all, whilst
Others give il to them al stated intervals,
say once a week OF fortnight and the cat
lie no, having had salt for so long time,
sometimes eat too much, which does more
harm than good have trough fixed
under 81 ed. 81 ~ not 10 be exposed 70
rain. and in convenient place. where The
cattle can visit il al pleasure; and IN tie
trough keep Rock lsIsnd cosrse salt con-
s,sn1, puung in half bushel at lime,
and as soon as the cattle have eaten that, |
repleuish il, aud following this plan, tie
cqille will eat what they need, no more.
My cattle are generally very healthy and
free from most OF the diseases that trouble
stock at this season Of the year,snd | very
seldom, If ever, have known them to have
any kind OF vermin on them. Salt is
eqnally good for horses, and If YOU would
have your horses strong and healthy. al
ways keep salt in their hangers, and you
need not have no fears of their eating too
much, if you keep il where they can gel
al il when they choose.
Any cattle. hen first turned upon grass
in the Spring, sufer much from sores Of
some kind. bu, BY following this plan,
Ihsi difficulty win be entirely obvisied-
al least this has tseR my experience.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-27
Truths.
Truths.
Friendship does not consist in VI

Friendship does not consist in words,
in great dinners, or unmesniDg smiles.
Show me the man who will break his last
loaf with me, and | will call that man a
friend.
In the anatomy Of the hand we fnd
that the muscle By which We shut ii is
much stronger than the one by which We
omen il. and this holds true as 10 giving
and receiving.
Put off repentance till tomorrow, and
you will have day more TO repent of and
day less 10 repent in'
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1859-08-27
An ElOpenent.


Faint Heart Naer U'0n Far LGdy
-.Aa Erciiing Scene.-Qune an excI-
ing scene occurred at The packet boat yes.
,erday morning in which me participants
were young couple rom Wilmington.
FIuvauna county, Va, who had resolved
10 enter into co-parlneIship for life, but
whose union was opposed by the father
Of the young lady ,Ior reasons best known
10 himself and 10 The parties concerned.
Finding The impossIblllty Of obtaining the
sanction of the inexorablr old gentleman,
the twain finally resolved to take their de-
paIure for the modern Greina Green, the
bordering Stale OF NorIh CarolIua; and,
pursuant TO their resolution, secured the
cooperation Of few personal irlends,one
or TWO Of either sex, TO accompany them
upon their eight All the prolimlnaIes
having BEEN arranged, they managed,
when the occasion came, 10 elude The
vigilance of the angry father, and, taking
the packet boat, came TO this city. But
scarcely had they gotten fairly upon the
way, when their elopement was discover
ed by the old gentleman, who at once
made his way to Louisa courthouse, aud
taking the Central cars. arrived in this
city yesterday morning just in time to OBJ
tain The services OF Officer More, and IN
tercept the runsways as they were leaving
the packet. The lady and her intended
had Just entered hack and gotten their
trunks aboard, when the officer arrived
and commanded the driver TO malt. The
fellow obeyed; buta young man OF the
party instantly sprang upon the box, and.
drawing pistol, counlefmsDded the order
with threat 10 blow out the drivers
brains if he did not move on.
In another moment, however, he was
dissrmsd, Officer Morris took the reins,
and Me injured father, opening the car
rage door. confronted the startled couple.
High words at once ensued between the
TWO gentlemen, and pistols were drawn,
while the young lady sank back in the car
rage and gave vent 10 her feelings IN The
manner usual With her sex. bul resoluleIy
iC4UcEG 10 It1uIu W ihC Ga'Ciu iO''' bp-
cIaring she would rather die than be de-
barred from union with lie man o} her
hearts choosing. At this point Mr..
Caldwell, one Of the managers OF the
suggested 10 them the pro-
prtty Of private consultation, and lhe
-nrre party finally proceeded to the CO.
umbIsu. where the old gentleman, seeing
.hc frm stand Isken by his daughter, final
y agreed 20 ll'ir marriage, and babllzed
win 4 Good oflesrs the union which he
lsd sanctioned. obtaining from them, in
he meanlirDe, 81 e promise of a brief delay,
% order 10 enable him 10 return 10 FloVan-
"a end felch down the mother OF the sb-
jcondlng fair ore to witness the ceremO-
~, which is to iaks place at the CoIum-
Jian hotel.
The young lady is Represented TO be
usi sweet sixieen," and very beautiful; /
md all lie parties concerned are inAuen
isl inhabitants Of tie eountyin which they
eslde. .-RicdmOnd Netrs. goth inst.
Seeing "A Zebra.