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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

lIUEElFF'S SALE OF FREE NEG Il OES
y FOR STATE TAXES.-fr"m and after tie
i,th dry Of Fcbcrory. 1859. will expose TO sale
according to law. provided for in such eases. ALL
FREE NEGROES. VIII" have not pail their State
TAKE. Tor ihc year lSjS. Said sale t" take place
upon :hr stand in the Market Square. at o'clock
4. ". from day 10 day. 50 fast as they can he ar
r,.:.i um,ii Ill are disposed OIL
e. NJ. CASTLEMAN. Deputy Sheriff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15
fen li--d3t

iVTnEND.-Thc Directors of ''Sarepta Hall
COMPANY" have this day declared II disi-
dcnd Of 500 per share payable I" the Stockh"i-
d,rs 81 their legal representatives.
! mccrn. OF the Stockholders will be held on
t'.r 18th instant. 1T o'clock, at the Hall. for the
election of Directors FOR the ensuing year.
i,b Ii--at ANDREW JAMESON. Sec'y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15
BALTIMORE, Feb. 4, 1859.

Being DESTROYS Of having one Agent at Alexan-
dria. for the sale of De Burgs No. .immoninted
Super Phosphate If Lime, have agreed with Mr.:
JAMES t.. NENETT to supply him with n limited
quantity this Spring, the quality Of which can be
sseertsined by copy of analysis in his possession
respectfully request the Farmers Of the District,
Fanauier. Fairfax. Luudouu, and the adjoining
Counties. To give Mr.. Nevett the benefit OF their
patronage rs the article which he receives from
ME is worthy Of the confidence Of the Agricultural
community in every respect.
C. MORTON STEWART
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

NEW York. Feb l2.-The 81, 304, 900 in specie
brought by the Moses Taylor from California, will
help to swell the Bank reserves.
The Banks have been getting seven p cent. this
weok on most of their loans and discounts. The
ouly exceptions are upon short choice aeceptances.
The only demand FOR Treasury notes is to pay
duties. The new Government loan stands at
slO2i. but there is little demand for it. Tho
amount in the Subtreasury is $s.2O2.574.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

por RATIFICATION MEETING.-A
meeting of all those in favor Of the nominees
of the Richmond Convention. will be held at
SAREPTA HALL. on THURSDAY Ere-
niag. at = O'Clock. Also, to appoint Dele
gates to the District Convention, to assemble
in this city. on the first Thursday in March,
To nominate candidate for Congress.
feb l5-dtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

NEw ORLEANS. Feb. l2.--The steamer Empire
cit from Havana. with dates to the 9th. has arri-
we'd Sugar was firm. Stock at New Orleans o5,-
900 boxes Lard is quiet at l1i@ls. Exchange
London II. and ON New York 2t r ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15
GEORGETOWN Cattle Market, February ~

At the scales about 100 head of beeves sold at
s. 50@$5 p 100. few changed owners ut
small advance on these prices. Qualities were ON
Is tolerable Cows and Calves are held at 5000
$50. Sales of sheep at 44(G5sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15
The Markets,

BALTIMORE, Feb. l4.-Flour is steady; Howard
street and Ohio 1915 City Mills $3.50 @$5.o2.
Wheat is scarce white ll0@ l7Oc.; red 1900
ls5c. CornThe receipts are large; southern yell
low 74@76c. whiskey is dull; 0hio.3Oe.; City
:yc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

NOTICE.-TO THE FARMERS or NARY
" LAND AND VIRGINIA Having appoin-
ted Mr.. G.. MORTON STEWART Agent for the sale
of our CHENICIL NiNiRE. 50 long and ia
yorably known under the name Of "DE BURG,
We have supplied him with Il sufficient quantity To
meet the demands. Of the trade of such quality a.
ha. been highly approved by DIR. DAVID STEWART.
Chemist to the Agricultural Society Of Maryland,
and fully equal to any which has hitherto been
sold in Baltimore. c. b. De BURG K CO..
Office. No. Beekham street, y. York.
Nassau Bank Buildings.)
New York Aug 81 1855.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

nEBER OF THE COUNTY COURT IN re-
" io,jo, 10 ii, Hiring Of FREE NEGROE&-
Ordered. Tha; all free negroes i'll this County
,.hu have failed to pay their taxes " levies. Tor
the year lnJ>. and who have no visible PROPERTY
cat 81 which the same can hc made by distress
H. l,i.rd out by the Sheriff OF sud County, accord
"a. fax
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

new YORK. February ll.-Stocks are dull bu,
firm. Cumberland Coal Company 22s. Va. Is
96a. No. IS SAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15


President Of the State Convention rs Il Cen
trail Committee. under the resolution Of the
Convention:
K. l. Daniel Chairman James Il. Ferguson.
Vim. H. Maciarland, Andrew Johnston,
III. h. Eliyson, George Whitfield,
\. J. Crane. Wvndham Robertson,
Charles Palmer. DR.. John Dove,
-. L. Baldwin, Francis j. Smith,
4. H. Guigon, Joseph Brummel,
John W Wright. Peachey X. Grattan,
David |. Burr Samuel I. Adie,
James 4. Scott. John r. Thompson,
Marmadukr johnson, James X. Crenshaw,
James Mcdonald. Thomas +. Ballard,
Luther Libby, L. Il. Z. Ingram.
Edwin Robinson. Thomas J. Evans
CoRRESPoNDING CoMMITTEE.-The follow
ing gentlemen were appointed il Committee
by the President of the Convention, to notify
the nominees of their selection:
jaime, +. Johnston Bedford II. G. Gibson. Washington,
Wool BDuiin Charlotte, Ro Is. Boiling. Petersburg,
B'uj. f. Wysor Pulaski. James b. Bingham, Ohio.
(, Rilgway Richmond. R.A. X. Worrcl. NOrfk. city,
j. 4 Carter. Luu,luun. l.. A. Bosgs. Spotsyvania.
PRESENTATION OF PiATE.-Ro. Ridgeway,
ESD, the gallant and accomplished editor-in-
chief of the Richmond Wing, was presented
on Saturday night, with magnificent service
OF silver late, costing $500 The service
consisted of an antique pitcher, Il pair of COB
lets. and tray. each bearing the inScrip-
ton, aud denoting the source of the testimo-
NAL:
Why's Of Virginia
To ROBERT RIDGwAY,
Feb. 10th, 1859.
The ceremony representation took place in
the parlur of the Exchange Hotel, in the pre-
>ence al several ladies. and II large number
Of conference.-the personal and political
friends Of Mr. Ridgwav. The presentation
speech was delivered by John D. Alexander
esd Of Campbell county, which was respond
ed TO by Mr.. Ridgway in short but appro-
PIRATE speech.
Thomas B. Catlett. of the county of King
William. was robbed ofSlO0 in gold and n
quantity Of dry goods, last Saturday even
ing on the Mcchanicsville turnpike, a short
distance from Richmond. He had sold IA fine
horse. which hc brought with him, received
his pay i'll gold, purchased cheaper one
and after drinking freely, had started home
IN his cart. but driving into "a gully was as
sisted out Il by many bystanders ohout which
time he supposes he was relieved of his pocket
handkerchief and his gold. Mr.. Catlett re-
turned to this city yesterday in search of his
treasure. bat was unable to learn anything
about it.-RirA. Dis.
The Directors of the Bank of Virginia, in
Lynchburg. have elected Mr.. VIM. z. Spence
.. al L,.
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SAMUEL Chiffon & A. B. MAGRUDER,
(LATE OF virginia.
ATTORNEYS-AT-

WILL attend regularly all the Courts held in
w Alexandria. All professional business en-
trusted to either will receive the attention Of both
partners. Address Chiffon MAGRuDER,
Washington, feb S--eolm Washington. d. {.
NOR RENT-The Head of FRAZER FISH,
IL ERI, opposite Alexandria. To d responsible
man the rent will be moderate. Also, BELLE
VIEW FISHERY. joining the above. The two
will be rented separately or together. For terms,
&C.. apply in person, or by letter, to
THOS. ". BERRY, Washington, d. c.
ian 92--2ay6W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

N0TICE.-Persons wishing their Grape Vines,
~ or any other Trees trimmed, Trees planted.
or any GARDENING attended to, can have it
done moderate terms by ABRAHAM CARRIE.
Orders left at Mr.. BELLS Book Store, II. Cooks
Drug Store, or at Mr.. HuGREs' Garden. will meet
with prom,t attention feb l2--co3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

A VERY CHEAP FARM FOR SALE.-les
n ACRES OF LAND-good red soil. well
wooded with Oak, Hickory, and Pine-comiortVb!e
az HOUSE; good enclosures; never failingSlieaM
a Of water ON one eide OF the farm, and bounded
on the other side by public road about mile nom
Sudley Mills-nrar which there will be depot on
the Independent Line of the Manassas Gap k0li-
road where wood enough might be sold to pay for
the Farm, wtbou, any Inconvenience OF injury TO
the land. This farm can be purchased Tor t~D
thousand dollar. cash, by making early applieat
to Is. T. CHINN, Agent,
Near Groveton, Prince William Co., a
Ei- The above FARM will be sold at public
auction, for cash, at Sudley Mills, on Esd"e'doy,
III. l6,h day IF february nert IfpreviousIyso.i
due notice will be given.
B. T. CHINN, Agent
Prince William County, ian 7--eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

M FUNT " .INHI.NF' TVN.
THREE I'll MES \ WEEK.
r.. The steamer THOMAS COLLIER
- > -. f.. ru,,- regularly every ; d Al,
THURSDAY. aud FRIDAY. To Mount Vernon
a.d the Tomb "f Washington. leaving the wharf,
at the zoo; OF eth street, Washington. at ~. a. NJ,
returning in time 10 connect with the early after
uuoa train for Baltimore. Boat fare. one dollar.
tna he. leave the hotel ~ Q. i. VI. feb l2-tf
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nay RATIFICATION MEET

CHARLESTON, Feb. ll.-There have been sales
iu this market of 5000 bags Rio Coffee at II cts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

NrOTICE-An election will be held IN THIS Ell
~ on Tuesday, the first day of March next '"'
members of the Common Council, and Tour men,
L.r, of the Board of Aldermen; also. for the ioI
lowing officers, VIA Mayor; a 6uager Of Ca.k.
and Inspector of Domestic Spirits; an Inspector
and Measurcr of Wood and Bark; two Measure,
and Inspectors of Lumber: a superintendent o.
Police and Street Commissioner: a Collector 90.
Tsres for the Second and Third Wards: C"II'c-
tor of Taxes for the First and Fourth "aras; IN
Attorney of the Corporation: two Assessors; '"rN
Of TN. Market: Auditor Of Public Accounts; 'i'F
Surveyor: Chief Engineer of the Fire Department
and Superintendent of the Gas Works.
Tn the First Ward. at First Ward House ON,
,,;.s;onors ]. J. Wheat. George ". Maxwell. and
A. D. War6eld. =, c,, Ham,
Mansfield. VIM n. Brown, and j. Ia. smith.
Third Ward, a, the Court Housc-k. Lmihef
man Robt Brockett, and I. NJ. MeCormick.
Fourth Ward, at the house northwest coIHI I' .,
Prince and Alfred streets-Samuei H. A'a'ns' . ''"
u Brent. and Vim. " Berkloy
c.h u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

M CUNT PLEA6ANI FUN DALI. III SA''U-
wi ton Of a decree of the Circuit Court Ui ALL
fax County, rendered at June term, 1855, ~ ii'
suit of Thatcher Perkins vs.. Edward Cowing aai
ais, the undersigned will offer for sale. at l1,..'
auction, i'll front of the Mayors Office, in Il, city
of Alexandria, on FRIDA J, The lT day Of Ag..,
1859, at ~ o'riock, ~, the TRACT OF LAND row
occupied by the said Thatcher Perkins, in tho
County of Fairfax, called MOUNT pleasant"
and containing $50 Acres more or less. This tGscs
Of land binds ON the Mount Vernon road, Is situs.
ted ON u commanding eminence, overlooking the
city Of Alexandria, from which it is distant atOu.
two miles. The soil is good, aud the land has been
much improved by the present occupant who rs
also lately erected upon il u handsome and cont
81. modious DWELLING HOUSE, at cost II
l:a some four or i've thousand dollars The p!aco
is so we'll known, as to render further description
unnecessary.
TsRHs.-Onc tenth Of the purchase money VII
be required in hand; the balance in three equal
instalments, at 6, IL, and ~ months from The dsy
Of sale; the deferred payments TO bear interes,, 20
be secured by the bonds Of the purchaser, with
approved security, and retention Of the tide uni'
said deferred payments arc made; the cash -.
ment to be forfeited, and the land resuli, a. 'hs
purchasers risk, on failure to comply with 100
terms OF sale.
LAWRENCE r. TAYLOR, r.,,,,,.,
II
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Prince William County, jan 7-eots

"a FOR SALE.-A new, and beautiiG!
i::H DWELLING, situated on Columbus, between
Princess and OronOco streets. The lot Is % !.et
front, running back half the square to ~ i'ct
alley. If not sold privately before the ION ",,y
of Iay, will, at that time, offer the same at pun
lie auction, in front of said premises. Also, my
half interest in the Planning Mill aud Sash Door
and Blind Factory, corner of Queen and Fairfax
streets, with quarter square OF ground attached
Jo;ny large business and is said 70 be one Of the
finest aud best arranged any where to be found.
Those wishing to purchase are invited to call and
examine the premises, as inducements will be OF
fcr.d. and terms made easy. B. II. JENKINS. 3
To one having capital to purchase material from
first hands. fortune could be realized in lew
v.ur. feb S-eotMayl0l B. II. J.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

GOO TONS WINDSOR BLUE PLASTER,
UJU for sule by
feb A2m HILL, BROWN & PARTLow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

w By virtue Of deed Of trust from tic Ale
ghsny Mining Company, recorded in the odice Il
the Clerk of Alexandria County Court, Oh 10
18th of January, 1889, the undersigned. as 4Iv,-
tees, will sell Mt public auction, On the !:,m 8.
on the oh day Of April 1859, at l. o',lo,h D. .La
undivided third of WHARF PROPERTY sid
premises, situated and being in the city of Al van-
dria, Va, at the outlet lock OF the Al,1tn-
dria Canal. the other two-thirds being own,u ~
the Borden Mining and Frostburg Coal CompaE'.s.
The whole property is that which has been a.ei
jointly by the said Companies, and is sulJe,' :.
yearly rent Of three hundred dollars, under
lease of thirty years, from January lst, lsse !:
is also subject to the terms Of an agreement he.
tween the said Companies, which can he seen ty
application to the Agents VI either vt tbs a.-Ys
named Companies in this city.
This property is included in mortgage !cE
500, 900, payable LIST of January, ISL witt Z
terest Mt per Ct, payable LIST July and lst J6nua
~ This mortgage also includes the whole Of The
Mines and Lands Of the Allegheny Mining Com
pany in Allegheny County, Nd, and III oiIer.Ey
the said Mines and Lands, the Trustees have sup
ulated that the purchaser shall pay said mort es,
50 that the property offered shall not be oiled
on for any part thereof. The terms Of sale vii! -
cash ut the time Of sale. Persons DESTROYS 20 eX
anime the property, do so ON application 10
Capt. W. J. B0OTHE.
EDWARD FRANKS, Trr,,,e.
CUAS A SECDR,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

p FOR BOSToN-With dispatch. the fast
IL sailin. Schr SANT'EL v. SMITH. Capt,
Sherwood For freigh, applyto
fhli ". ELDRIDGE. Union Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

M Gentlemen hav" been appointed by the
President Of the State Convention rs Cen
trail Committee. under the resolution Of the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

LIBERTY HALL.
GRAND CONCERT AND CONCERT SUPPER.
On Tuesday Evening, February 22nd.
4 Company consisting vi so or 10 Of the hnsst
Performers, will give
CONCERT OF SACRED MUSIC,
u. above. Tor the benefit Of benevolent institution
i'll this city.
Ticket to Concert ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS cents.
And to supper. ............................5O :.
Tickets can be had III the Stores Of Messrs. Berk
ley Shackett, John I. Creighton, Barley 4
Trpet, and Ashby 4 Wood.
Those wishing Supper Tickets will please apply
nj once. as the number will be- limited.
feb l2-en3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

Bishop MrGil has purchased of the
Mr~.r~. Morris. two lots on Church Hill. on
18th street. near ST. Johns Church. Rich
mnnl AMI will. at II convenient season. COM
mrnrr the erection of Catholic Church
th.rn,n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

"00L purchased by
w js2o DANIEL HooE'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

JOB PRINTING
Neatly executed, with dispatch, at this once
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

~ISSoI JTTION-The partnership heret"tor'
listing under the firm of BERkLEl
SHACKLETT. is this day dissolved by mutual
son.ant VIM. n. Berkeley is authorized to .s''''
eon .pn business WILLIAM n. BERkLEl.
up 'n' '" GEO. W. SHACKLETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

WIN y BERKLEY will continue t" enndus,
w m. DRY GOODS BUNNESS, at the oi"
,,.ad. where he invites his friends to call
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

- VESSELS WANTED FOR PHlLADEL'
LII. pHIA Dc.patsh given. Apply to
I'LL FOWLE 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

NOW ANDING.-From schooner Beauty.
~ best quality RED AND WHITE ASH EGG
COAL. We have and will keep full supply,
Call at our yard on King. between Water and
Unio, streets. feb I0-dlwl WISE co.
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AUCTION SALES.
MCCORMICK -AC
SALE THIS DAY.

TRUSTEES SALE OF YALUABLL not e.
HOLD AND KITCHEN hL.-Ey
virtue of y deed OF trust executed BY y. : Robin
son. the undersigned, Cor the purpose ia tie ND
deed mentioned will sell at Public Auction, a. 80
% South Royal street, ON Tuesday morning ..,Lt.
the 18th inst, commencing at 10 oci".A, : NJ.
the following HOUSEHOLD AND hiiChEH
FURNITURE, consisting IN part OF Three Bed
steads, Beds, and Bedding; Three Sets IEaH:.
One Large Sofa; Two Looking Glasses Three
Stoves; Three Carpets Book Case; Hat Rack.
Tables Wardrobe, &c.
All sums of $40, and under. the cash Wi! e re-
ouired and tor all sums S2u, SIXTY iays liej!
viii be given upon approved endorsed notes. ~
property to lie removed until the terms Of sale -
complied with ROBT. l. SMITH, Ira..:-.
feb S.-dlw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

Honor To whom honor is due
The man for the place. and not the place for
the man."
as- wv. H. Kaufman. has been announced
through the columns of the Alexandria Gazette, as
candidate for the office of Superintendent OF Gas.
uhis gentleman has been engaged ut the Gas
works for seven years past, and is well quaiihed
io' the discharge of the duties of Superintendent
M H. has given great satisfaction by the manner
III which he has performed his duties heretofore,
sad feel well assured that he will give like salts
faction. If elected TO the office he now seeks.
FEB l5-lts A CoysuNER or GAS.
.fF> We are authorized TO announce Captain
'oskrH {. MOORE as Il candidate for recollection
I" Tue office of Superintendent of Police.
ieb l5--eotes a"
~ FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE.
Al The solicitation Of many friends, l announce
u!sei candidate for Superintendent Of Police,
'ua elected. will give my undivided attention.
'eo l1-dteS PETER G. HENDERSON,
RkOWN'S BRONCHIAL TROcHEs; Sand
lords lnvigorator and Kennedy's Medical
e''sry, On hand, and for sale by
j. VIM. BOWLING,
100 10 cor. Of Fairfax and Prince streets.
IkOSESE OIL Ethereal Oil; Alcohol; and
'smphene, on hand, and for sale by
]. WIN. BOWLING,
S.eo % cor of Fairfax and Prince streets.
tsD 0ATs.-2oO bushels superior SEED
'"ie IN store. and for sale by ...rs
A,. ADDISON, WALLACE 4 Co..
No. Is, Union-strest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

81 :. J. cC0RMICk-ACrlIONEFR
MILL BE OFFERED AT PUBLIC ArC-
w TON, a, 10 O'Clock Saturday. H. -f't
lust, at the Warehouse No. 81 South Union street,
for account of whom it may concern, to pay no.eat
and charges-the same having been laying IL s.0T,
for over three years.
Q Large THRESHERS and CLEANERS, Cd.
bert's Patcnt)
1STAvE or SINGLE MACHINE. iALtyt.
Pstent)
4 Largo PLOUGHS.
feb l2-eo2w STEPHEN SlflNN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

-, FOR PHILADELPHIA
( Propeller J. JEROME. jerome, master.
will c..,. Pier No. !, South Wharves. at o'clock,
I. NJ. on Thursday 18th inst. The {. Z. ALGER,
leaves Philadelphia. ,tiirards Wharf, at same
time, for this place.
fell lo-d5t WM. II. FOWLE sun.
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Tx r. Vi JHHlVo NTuIII' ~
MiddIeburg p. o., jan 29-eots

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
" LAND.-Pursuant to II decree Of the Circuit
Court of Fairfax County rendered at its June tern,
1858, in the suit Of Thomas Golfer and Others 80.
p. A. Stryker and Others, shall, o" Monday, the
2l,t day et February, 1888, in front Of the Cours
House, sell to the highest bidder, the TRACT OF
LAND at present occupied by Augustine Rhodes.
lying about one and half miles north of furiax
Court House, and adjoining the lands Of Charles
Sutton, Cornelius White, aud others, and coatolL'
ing 200 ACRES. This land is oil fine quality,
o. under good cultivation, and has on il II re"
HI Barn. with comfortable DWELLING, ana
other buildings
Terms Of sale, rs prescribed by the decree One
tenth of the purchase money in hand, the balance
in six, twelve, and eighteen months, With neres.
the deferred payments from the day OF sale The
title TO be retained until the deferred payment,
made the purchaser to give bonds for the deferred
payments, and the cash payment to be forfeited If
the fails to comply with the terms Of ,hle.
TH0S. MOORE, Comm.
E,irf.. cnup,y W ian 9u-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

DECAS NCTS-60 bags TEXAS PECAN
/ NUTS, just received per Brig Georgia, from
New 0rleans, for sale by
fab o FOWLE / co
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LAWRENCE r. TAYLOR, 49,,
FRANCIS l.. SMITH.
inn DS--aDtS

DUBLIC SALE OF REAL AND Personal
i PROPERTY Tuesday, hc ln dag q
March, 1853, if fair if not, the next fair day, ~
the late residence of James Grain, deceased, MI
SELL at public SALE the following roal and person i
property, belonging to the estate Of the laie d.
Cedent, viz: the farm called Walnut Hill. cont n
Ing about TWO HUNDRED AND TWEAIl
THREE ACRES OF LAND, adjoining the limos
OF Col. Noland II. +. Harrison. Baiy Grain, Tho.
Middleton aud John Rogers. This land is Of g.
quality, is well watered, well tnbercd is din acp
into five fields. and has upon il small, but con-
As=A Portable DWELLING HOUSE, aud tho
.BElJ usual out buildings.
Also, all the personal property, consisting IA
part of horses and colts, hogs, bacon, cattle oxen.
corn hay, oats and proyender, wheat and lSe IA
the ground HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FL
NITVRE, farming utensils, wagon, carts aat =
good cnrringc. &C. &c.
TERus--The real estate " i'll be sold for one tiifj
in hand and the balance in one and two year, tho
purchaser to give bonds, bearing interest hom.
date, secured by deed of trust on the land l..
the personality, the cash will 10 required ior ~!
sums under So for all over that amount creAi:
Of nine months will be given, the purchaser 10 give
his bonds with approved security, bearing n.trrc=t
from the day Of sale, and property to be removed
until the said terms are complied with
CHARLES ". SIMPSON,
T. .F Nra.,, .'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

WOOD FOR SALE have 1000 Cords 4
w Oak aud Hickory WOOD for sale. either By
the quantity OF Car load. delivered In Alexandra.
J. f.. EDsALL, Mount Hebron.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-15

SUDDEN DEATHs.-Dick Sweeney, iavo-
rite performer of Joe Sweeney's Burlesque
Opera Troupe, died suddenly at his boarding
house in this city. the night before last from
hemorrhage of the lungs. Our old and high
" esteemed fellow citizen. John II. Butl-
man. died at his residence, on c. street, be-
tween Second aud Third streets, last ght.
He had been ailing about one week with
pneumonia and jaundice combined. Wash.
star.