Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-02
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vision of the Rev. Thomas Mccormick, pro-
misses 10 be of great usefulness to the church
10 which il is attached. as well IL decided
advantage to our community in which It is
located. We always publish with pleasure.
these evidences of the healthy moral tram
ing of our youth and are lad at all times
10 hear of the success of Sunday School ope-
rations. as we believe them to be OF lncalcu-
liable advantage TO the rising generation.
Fryg Brrvrs.-Tru beeves of enormous
size, passed our Office, Yesterday morning
on their way to the slaughter house OF Mes
srs. j. r. & T. S. Smoot, by whom they
were purchased. from Col John NJ. Harrison:
of Loudoun County, who has been styled the
Cattle Napoleon of Virginia, 80 successful
has he been in grazing. These heeves Will be
butchered by Messrs. Smoot, and exhibited
for sale at their stall in the Market, in day
or two. See the advertisement in to-day's
Gazette.
Doy,TIoys TO The Sour HoUSE.--A large
lot of Cabbage, Turnips, Parsnips, and Car
rots, from r. Windsor, esq, Fairfax county;
PONY Purse" $50. The Superintendent
takes pleasure in announcing the above, as
they could not have been better-timed-his
funds being nearly exhausted.
BAIL.-The Ball Of the "Independent
Club" which took place at Sarepta Hall, on
Monday night, was numerously attended, and
passed off very satisfactorily. Esputa's band
was in attendance. and discoursed most de-
lghtful music. The dancing was kept up
until the early hours yesterday morning.
THE JAIL.-The Virginia Sentinel says
there are now detained in the jail Of this
county. seventeen persons--of whom | has
been committed charged with Murder; Lar
ceny. q: Stabbing. /; Receiving Stolen
Goods, |: House Burning, 2; Assault and
Battery. /: Migrants. ?: Runaway negro, |.
RAILROAD IRoS-The ship Venice, from
Bristol. Wales, with cargo Of iron rails, for
the Lynchburg Extension Of the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad, arrived at this port,
Yesterday.
PorAToEs. Wehaye received from Mr.. ).
G.. Cowling, near Anandale, Fairfax County,
q specimen of the really fine Irish Potatoes,
raised BY him, and which are the best of the
kind we have seen this year.
The WEATHER still continued, up to yes
terday, moderate, though the nights have
been frosty. So far, this winter, we have
experienced very little really cold weather.
MARRIAGss-Ten marriage licenses were
issued from the office Of the Clerk Of the
County Court Of this County, during the
month of January.
IxprAys.-Seyen Delawares and two Shaw
nees. from Kansas. and three Pottawatto-
mics. from Iowa, are now in Washington, on
business connected with the Indian Bureau.
|,ARPETINGs, CURTAINS GOODS, OIL
" CLOTHS, &c.-We respectfully announce TO
members of Congress and strangers who do not
reside in this city. and who wish to furnish their
homes with superior goods in the above line, that
We have in stock all kinds velvet, Brussels, three
ulv. Ingram wool Dutch. Nenitian, and other
CARPETINGS. with Hearth Rugs and Door Mats
10 match. at astonishingy low prices.
Also. elegant well dried FLOOR 01LCLOTHS in
wide sheets which represent most beautifully en-
caustic tile fresco verd antique, marble, tapestry,
and chintI designs, which we cut up for rooms.
halls. and passages, rs per diagram.
Also superb materials for Drawing room and
Parlor CURTAINS in rich French and English
satin hrocatelc. India satin dsmask, embossed
French reps satin de laine printed lanc, and Tur-
key cloths with all the necessary b"rderings,
gimps. lasseS. and Loops, matching accurately all
the various materials.
Also. elegant CORNICEs. in both metal and
wood and side bands, representing roses, lilies
fIs chias. daisies fruits, &c.
Also elegant embroidered Swiss Lace and Mus
lin CURTAINS, at prices from 81 to $50 per win
dow.
All Of the above goods are of the latest importa
ton and in the newest styles now known; and, IT
being the advanced stage Of the season, we will
sell them at greatly reduced prices below those OF
other cities.
Goods we sell to go distance will he carefully
packed and shipped for tran separation without ad-
litional cost We shall be- most happy to exhibit
our stock To- any having the desire to see for them
selves CLAGElI d DoDSoN.
Washington. jan 25-eo6t
UNHE NEW YORK LEDGER, with Mount
/ Vernon Papers. No. !. ready this morning
and for sale at FRENCIlS Book and Periodical
Depot. No. l1i King street. Mercury, Weekly,
Line of Battle ship, and all the Weekrs
London Illustrated News. - cents. The Chess
Monthly for February. 81 cts. London Punch.
III cts Hail. Journal of Health, for February,
10 cents. ,
I'usw0rth's Burnt Cork Lyrics consisting OF all
his popular aud original Songs ia cts.
Death to the Traitor, Claude Duyall and the
Poachers. % cts. Constantly receiving New Books.
Magazines. Papers. d". feb
lust RECEIVED PER RAILROAD
81 so barrels James :. Wesh's celebrated Flour
30 Extra Flour. choice
loo Super Flour.
g No. Apple,
Also. Eggs Butter and Lard. For sale by
jan % ;. HARTLEY a son.
7 REDUCED PRICES.--G. 4. WiTHER
n & BRO, having larger stock Of GOODS
than they desire to carry ovcr--haye greatly
duced their prices and solicit their friends and cur
toners to call believing that they make it 10
their interest TO invest. jan %
"A UlIDS PRIME n D. SUGAR New Crop