Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-21
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war Of 1912. lie distinguished himself in battles,
md was high minded honorable man III all the
relations of liie above all. he was dcrout CHRIS
tian. one that feared God and adorned his probes
sion.
In Washington, on Thursday, the 5th instant.
Major FRANCIS HOLDEN, aged 81 years, Tor
merly Of Boston, Mass, but for many years rel,
dent of Washington. lie. in lSi., commanded
company ID. ofthc Georgia volunteers, III inc MEX.
lean war, under Gen. SCOTS division: and IN 1880
served in the Florida war, and was afterwards Tor
his gallanry, appointed brigade Inspector VI Tue
Florida militia.
On Tuesday night. the 9th September. in Clarke
comfy. JAMES ALLISON, in the Goth year OF
his are. Mr.. Allison was an honest maii-he died
without m enemy--evcry man respected Mr.. AN
son. He leaves . widow and several children 10
mourn his death. May the sod rest lightly on ms
remains %
rJ1o OUR FRIENDS AND TIE PUBLIC
ASHBY & WOOD have opened At their ODD
stand, III King one door from Washington street
the largest and most carefully selected stock oil
GOODS that they have ever received.
II LADIES DnESS GoopS, We namc-Flne new
styl, Silks: elegant silk Robes; choice makes OF
Black Dress silk; very rich striped AMI ii"id
Black Silks; rich Paris Printed pclalnes; DeLaih
Robes from four to fifteen dollars; French Mrri-
noes, all colors; printed Mcrnoes. with every hi"S
new and desirable. Also. ShawlS of the newest
designs and fabrics.
IL WHITE t;oops we have Edgings ami hares
from tw. cents to two dollars yard. and rs much
hi,b.r n desired; jaconet Cambric&; Nans"nA'
nnd Null Muslin; Embroidcrirs Of all kinds; Gle
,,ant Thread Lace Sets. Collars and Sleeves; IN
Iauts embroidered Dresses; Linen and Cambric
Breakfast Sets. Our stock Of lriSh i.'hchs can
not lie surpassed, ii includes the various CRATES 81
Richardson's, Dunbar. Dichersons .o.' anu
other choice brands; also. Tvwellins, SheciIngs
&C., DC.
our stock of Servants Goods is much heavier
than usual, including Full Cloths, Linseys, osna
burys, Tweeds white and colored blankets, "hile'
red, and yellow Flanuels, dc, &C.
BESIDES the above we will have this season an
elegant assortment Of CLOTHS, CASSiMEEfS,
and VESTINGS. Cravas, Collars Mech Ties
Lambs WOOL Mernu, and Silk shirts and Drawers
Cotton and Merino Hosiery ana Gloves.
In our selection this season, we have cndcav"red
10 embrace the wants Of all. We will be in re
ceipt every week Of choice styles as they come
ont. We ask AN examination of all III want oil
GOODS in our line, aS we feel that our stock can
not be surpassed in this market. sep Il
NrEW BOOKS. MAGAZINES, AND PAPERS.
IN at GEO. SiGGERS' hook "mt P''1""tc"
Store Is Prime. street. oPposit" ne h"S'Hc CW't.
Adam Bede new edition, price 81.
Miss Slimmens's Window and other Papers, by
Mrs. Mark Peabody, price Si
Redmond O'Ncil, or the Substance and the Sha-
dow, by J. T. Smith. esd, 5Uc.
The Buckeye Ranger, tale OF the Kansas hunt
ING Grounds by Dr. j. IL. Robinson. 25c
The Rival Adventures, or the Mysteries oil the
Gold Mines, by +. GcrStackcr. 25c.
Gotcy's l.ady's Book for October Is n splendid
number, csc. Frank LeSlie's New Family Ma=.-
zine and Gazette of Fashion for October, zoe.
Petcrson's National Magazine for October, lSic.
Frank Lcslie's Budget Of Fun for October DC.
Yankee Notions for October, lOc Nick Max Tor
October, Zoe Pickles Cor October. Zoe.
A new Comic paper, the Phuuny Phcll"w, 'c
Chambers Encyclopaedia. a Dictionary OF uni
versal knowledge for the people part ., now ready
price l5c.
\. \. Ledger. Mercury, Weekly, Flag, Wav"rley.
Line Of Battle Ship. Lcsiic's News, Harper Week
ly, Police Gazettc, \. \. CLIPPER. E"si"n Pilot,
aud Mi the Wceklies sep u
VARpETS FOR THE MILLloN.--Just re.
" ccivcd and on sale u large lot Of good Ingram
Carpetinss, which We are now running on al the
following exceedingly low figures:
Good Ingram Carreungs, yard wiae' NJ -
cents worth 10 cents.
Heavy Ingram Carpetings III rich bright co!"rS,
at 314 cents, worth 62i cents
Heavy Ingram Carpctn:s, all wool, nj % cents.
worth Is cents.
Double aud twisted all wool yarn Carrctings at
SO! cents, worth - cents.
Also, all wool real Scotch Ingram Carpcting at
Is cents, worth 10 cents.
And Three ply CarpetngS, at 81. worth sl.2'
Call and examine them: they will pc ! great
saving in money to those furnishing.
We send home packages of our selling without
extra charge. CLAGETT 4 DODSoN.
Washington sep 2l--ev:;t
nVBLlc NuTICE-My friends and the public
in general will please take notice that Mr.
James r. Atwell is no longer employed by me, III
any capacity Whatever. This notice ! deem ne
ccssnrv. rs my friends may suppose that ny EN-
blowing him as an Auctioucer they are c"nterrns
favor upon me.
| have determined for the future to attend per-
sonally to any business entrusted I" my care
collect the sales, make statements OF accounts
returns. &C.. &c. Whenever 1t shall hc necessary,
| shall employ Mr.. John ). Emerson, VII" VIII
act under my license. and will make returns
through me to the parties interested. Thankful
for the fayors received | solicit continuance Of
your favorS. JOHN |. Ckhlnii ioA,
sen eI-ao3tS Auctiuurrr.
I BEG LEAVE to inform my customers that
| am now III receipt of my stock oi FALL
GOODS, consisting in part Of splendid assert
ment Of Dress Trimmings and Buttons, Zephyr
Worsted and Shetland Wool. of all colors: Work
ing materials of all kinds: Yarns. Hoped Skirts
for Ladies and Misses Velvet Ribbons. Hosiery.
Gloves, Shawl Bordering. Hair. Nail Tooth and
Shaving Brushes. Round Dressing. Tuck. Pocket
and Fine Tooth Combs. Travelling Bags. Smith "
Sons Genuine Needles, Fine Twillca Tapes. Linen
Tapes, aud variety Of other fancy articles. all OF
which will be sold very low for cash Al
sep 81 c. c. BERRY'S. - King street.
NIEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS.
IN Having just returned from the North with
new and elegant assortment Of FALL ASp WIN
TER GOODS, consisting of French and English
Cloths, CassimcrcS, and Nestings. am now pre-
pared to offer 70 my customers and the public gen
orally some very desirable goods suitable Tor gen
tlemen's wear. any and al Of which will be made
nm ~ order in The best and most fashionable
styles. NiLhlaM = Mn.
Draper and Tailor. 426, Penn avenue
between 1! and 9th streets.
Washington. sep 2l--StaWlw
T OST-On the 18th Of August, at GordonS'ille
| 4 Depot. a LADY'S HAT BON, marked u.
ID n" on the canvass cover. IL Is believed inc
name of II. d. Naucrede' is on the bottom al said
Hat Box. A suitable reward will BIO given for its
recovery. or any information that may lead 10 It's
rs.ovsry Address T. d. NANCREDE.
900 Clinton street, Phila n.
or W. r. BULL. Lexington, Va
Phiadelphis, sep 2l-m3w
DLACK VELVET RIBBONS. all widths, and
d of elegant quality, the best assortment have
i r.. Ia %