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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-01-06
THE PRE- EN- PTION LAW

/, !. The settler must never before have hat
the benefit Of pre- cu1ption under the act.
| 3 He must not, Mt lie time Of making til,
pre- emption. be the owner Of $50 acres o
land in my State or Territory Of the United
States.
3. He must settle on and improve the land
in good faith, for his own exclusive use ans
benefit, and not with the intention Of sellin,
it on speculation and must not make, directly
or indirectly, any contract or agreemcnt, il
any way or manner, with any person or per.
| sons, by which the title which lie may acqllir,
Of the United States should enure, in VIII Ole
or in part, to the benefit OF any person except
! himself.
4. He must be twenty -one years Of age al,d
a citizen Of the United States; or if for.
eigner, he must have declared his intention
to become'a citizen, before the proper author.
ity, and receive a certificate to that effect.
S. He LAST build house on the land, live
in it, and make it his exclusive home and
must be an inhaii'an t.,G. SAM at the time
Of making applications forprc-cmption. I'm
til lately q single man might board with his
nearest neighbor, but the same is now required
Of q single as 4 married man, except that il
the settler is married, his family must also
live in the house. t2*>5
provement be made on the land, such as break
ing, fencing, &C.; but prescriptions are gran
ted where a half-acre is broken and enclosed.
Z. It is necessary that no other person, en-
titled to presumption, reside upon the land
at the same time. z @%s& 5"<E.ff tta&If} !.
8. No one is permitted TO remove from his
own land, and make presumption in the same
state or territory. PVT & ;'*%fFS t#l lj5
9. The settler is required to bring with him
to the Land Office written or printed apple
cation, setting forth the facts to his case Of the
lst, I'd and Sd requirements here mentioned,
with certificate appended, to be signed y
the register and receiver, and make affidavit
to the same. rs t"fs.. +.>",Ff 50 .llt.E.
10. He is also required to bring with him o
respectable witness Of his acquaintance, who
is knowing to the fact of his settlement, til
make affidavit to the:4th, 5th, 9th, It'll and Ste
requirements here mentioned, with the same
set forth on paper, with corresponding blank
certificate attached, to be signed by the land
officers. f-%o. ~ ~ - t'-s zi:'.EE II .,..
Il. The pre-e mptor. if a foreigner, must
bring with him to the land Office, duplicates
of his naturalization papers,, duly signed by
the official from whom they were received.
A minor who is the head of a family, or a
widow, may also pre- empt, their families being
required to live on the land.
The settler is required to ..fle written de-
claratory statement Of the intention to pre-
cmpt, before he can proceed with his pre-emp
ton. 2E":'
FEEs-1st. The fee required by the regis
ter. for filling a declaratory statement, is one
dollar. ~ '.' -.
I'd. For granting a presumption the register
and receiver can receive fifty cents.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-01-06
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ALEXANDRIA,,
. DOUGLAS COUNTY.

This town is beautifully located in enc
the finest Agricultural Regions in the North
West. 1t is in the centre Of the County and is
admitted by all to occupy natural Point for
Town. Farmers in quest of Superior Land-ot
claims combining Timber, Water, and Prairie;
lnyalids seeking health and a comfortable re-
treat where hunting and fishing: may be indu!-
gcd III to any extent; or the lover OF tho beau
full in nature; will at Alexandria find their sew
cral tastes gratifed s..: I'll .-.t. d. -
Situated on the State Road to Breckenridge
and Fort ACKNOWLEDGMENT distant from
either-under the management of men possess
ing the utmost energy, Alexandria bids fair
to be one Of the largest inland towns in MINI
csota. The Country to the South and West
is Prairie and Timber in the finest proportion
while TO the North and East there extends an
unbroEen body Of Woodland the greater por-
ton of it being Of good size and quality
{ Tie Prairies and Lakes in the Vicinity de-
serve particular mention. 'sEden Prairie is
ten miles long and from one to one and :a-halt
miles wide, with timber along the sides and is
we'll wateica. 1t offers superior facilities to
Farmers and at many points along are beauti-
full building spots ON the shore Of a beautiful
lake. 'Garden Door, and ''Sedge"s Prairies
arc also worth the attention of Farmers being
ofmoderate size; high upland. and entirely
enclosed with timber. These Prairies all di-
verge from the Town Site and are accessible
TO the State Road. Lakes "Agnes" and .'Wi-
mona skirting '.Eden Prairie charming bodies
OF water and for picturesque beauty cannot be
surpassed. Within one, TWO and three miles
are Lakes 81. Homedieu" "Carlos'' and 'Dar-
ling connecting and forming sheet of water
70 miles in extent. These lakes are grand and
beautiful. Along their banks are, thousands
of clains-a country capable of supporting
dense settlements, and to those seeking homes
IN the West is presented country possessing ex-
traortlnary attractions. The Company offer
the most. liberal inducements to actual settlers
on the Town Site. Letters addressed to the
Executive Committee, John Ball, VIM. kinkead,
or Judge Gregory, Alexandria, or to George +.
Brott, St. Cloud, will be promptly answered
Alexandria, Sept. so 1853. .s.Is..~.. 49,.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-01-06
The Democrat,

Our Prospectus will be found on our
third page, and we ask the friends
Of the freedom of the press and Of the
principles there laid down, to aid US in
maintaining them We feel that in our
advocacy Of them in St. Cloud We have
been milder and more conservative than we
have ever before been in our character OF
writer for the Press. We feel, thataexcept
our large share of human weakness, our
life has been such asto give no justcausc
of offence to. any
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-01-06

Dated December, Is: i, A. D. 1858.
HALL & MOORE Attorneys.
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St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-01-06
a.. J. w. METZRoTH,
M E:RCHANT TAILOR,

SEALEK nS Clothing, Cloths, Cassimeres,
~ Vestings and Gentlemen's Furnishing
goocs 5. to the inspection Of which he invites
his friends and the public. II.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-01-06

IA OETGAGE SALE w ITE IA
VA default aas been made in the condition
OF the payment OF q ccItaiumortgagc execu' ed
and delivered by D. W. G. Dunwell and Mary
Dunwell, J.is wife, Of Dakota county, in the
State of Minnesota, and William L. Hartshorn
and Sarah Al. 1artshorn, his wife, and William
Golfer, of Ramsey county, State aforesaid, to
H. Al. Core, Of the State Of Missouri, which
mortgage is ua,en the lands hereinafter desert
bed, and WAS given to secure the payment of
abe sim Of S5,947 $500, with interest, On or
before the first day Of January, A. D. 1855,
and which mort gage bears date the eleventh
day ct November. \. D. 1857, and was duly
receTdca IN, the office Of Register of Deeds OF
Ncmcsaaer, A. d, 1851, at o'clock T. H., in
:bodk 4 OF mortgages, Oh pages 2227, 22S, 229
nnd $50, and the sum of $3.50 39-lOO is now
~luc at the date Of this notice upon said mort
gage, and no suit nor proceedings have been
instituted or had at law or otherwise, to recover
she debt secured by said mortgage, nor any
part thereof '-'i'' u g. 10y. .-s- g.. -
Now therefore by virtue Of a power Of sac
contained n,said mort gage and Of the statute
iii such case. made and provided, notice is
hereby given, that tie lands and premises
lying in the county Of Stearns, in the State of
Minnesota, and described in said mort gage. as
follows, 20 wit: >%#
The equal, undivided one-half of lots num-
bered one III, two ri, nine [97 and ten El07,
i'll block numbered D, and Of tile hotel and
furniture thereon, iii the town Of ST. Cloud,
according to the plot and survey of said town,
as surveyed by John L:@Wilson. and on record
in the office Of the Register Of Deeds Of said
county Of Stearns aforesaid, and ii, the county
OF Benton, together viii, all and singular the
furniture, tenements and lereditaments there
unto belonging, will be sold at public sale by
he sheriff Of the said county Of stearns, TO
The highest bidder, for cash, to satisfy and
Fay the amount now due upon said principal
sum and interest, secured by said mortgage
aforesaid, and the cost and expenses Of said
sale: allowed BY law at the front door Of the
sstearns IIoase, in said county Of Stearns, on
Monday, the 18th day Of December, A. D.
1858, at ten o'clock, A. NJ. OF that day ST.
Dated October 1858 :5s5z7.
.... HIM. CORN, Mortgage.
! VAN ErrEs t OFFICER, Attorneys for Mortgage.
oct 21-1awtf.
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-01-06
CHIC STATE AND UNION LAW COLLEGE

rms institution has been removed to Cleye-
l "a: OHIO. Degrees arc legally conferred, and
students STUD upon graduating may be admitted to
practice. For circulars, address at Cleveland,
u NJ. A. KING. SECRETARY
St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1859-01-06
NO IIGE!.

The copartnership heretofore, existing under
the style of Whitney & Co.. is this day dis
solved by mutual consent. .I.s
Kingston MINI. A. p. WHITNEY, b
.iugust25 1853 G.. a.. NOURSE.
nov IL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-26
CLOTHING.
WILLIAM D. MASSEY

" + II & II 1 NJ TIILDr
LA receive beautiful stock O., >prn
IL SUMNER GOODS, Tor Gepplrr,,., D.
consisting Of
FRENCH AND ENGLISH CL0Tu,
comprising the fashionable shades. rurr,.
the importer direct, and warranted 10 h.
best manufactures in Europe.
BLACK AND FANCY CASSIMEEr,
Of the most elegant styles, and
EESTINGS
of every variety. White L,a" A., ".
Shirts; Under Shirts aud Drawers; Graz,
Ties; Stocks; Pocket Handkerchief, d.
Shirt Collars, and Suspcnder..
READY-MADE CLOTHING
of various kinds, and offered ut low rri,.
full assortment of the very bert
TRIM INGS.
Thankful for tuyors heretofore Received =,
the public that no effort shall he ,p.r.j.
satisfaction. All Garments ordered war;.
be made in the best workManlikv nlanprr
Fer Store No. % King Street, on, d.. -.
Royal. 90
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DUKE STREET MALE ACADEMY.

y. z. III ILESLI NINVITAh'
IINHE exercises of this Institution, will be re-
i sumcd on Monday, 5th September.
In addition to the Male, Il Female Department
will be institated, under the direction OF Miss s.
J. c. WHITTLEsEr, where young ladies can re-
ceivs instruction in all the branches usually
taught in first class Academies, including Music
on Piano and Gaitar, French, &c.
Young Ladies from the Country can be accom-.
modated with board with the Principals.
Rates of tuition per quarter of eleven weeks, a.
heretofore, varying from s. to $40.
Applications received ut 1874, Duke street. Alex
,udria, Va. ISent.1 aug 17-2nw3w
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WENTWORTH SEMINARY FOR YOUNG La
DIES ALEXANDRIA.

TINHE SUCCESS OF THIS INSTITUTION
i has induced the Principal to extend the sphere
of its usefulness. During the vacation, new and
elegant buildings will he erected. opposite the
Custom Hosse. This location, one of the most
delightful in the city, renders it most desirable
both for boarding and day School. Every i'm
provement will be introduced to continue its pre-
sent literary character.
For circulars, containing terms, apply at the
Book Store of Messrs. James Entwisle Il Son, or
to the Principal. ALBERT +. BASSFORD,
No. SO, Prince street, Alexandria.
E.H- The exercises of the School will be resum-
I'D IN Monday September 18th. iy 22-2awtf
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MRS MccoRMICK,s SCHOOL.

MRS. MCCORMICK desires to inform her
VNl friends and the public generally, that she
will resume the duties of her school on the first
Monday in September next.
The course of study pursued, will comprise all
the branches requisite to thorough English edu-
cation.
In addition to her day scholars, she is DESTROYS Of
receiving into her family, few pupils as boarderS
aged from 10 to II years, who will be under her
immediate care and oversight.
For terms and further particulars, apply at her
residence No. IS Cameron street. jy21-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-26

OH Wt IJW q ITTVfWUt7'
NVERY attention. MS heretofore, will be given,
L. that the pupils may be thoroughly taught,
rather than prcmaturely advanced. The higher
classes have this advantage of instruction in Math-
ematics and the Ancient Languages, from gen
tleman well qualified to advance them. Terms as
usual French and Music at Professors charges.
As the number of pupils will lie more limited than
formerly, parents desiring to enter their daughters
will please make early application.
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HXCHANGE AND BANKING HOUSE OF
II " " pIREELL d. 20. Rickn.nnR IL

TXCHANGE AND BANKING HOUSE OF
II C. W. PURCELL d CO.. RirLmond. W.
We Offer our services to the Presidents and Con
tractors on the different lines of Internal Improve
ment throughout the State, for the collection Of
debts due by the State, and for its conversion into
and sale of Virginia State Stock. Having every
facility for selling, we prepared to make liberal
advances on Stock till sold. Oar charges will he
moderate We also offer our services to our friends
in the country for the purchase of Virginia State
Bank, and every description of Stocks, at the cur
rent market rate without any charge of commission.
Orders by mail, either for the purchase or sale
of any security. will meet with our prompt atten-
ton, and will be attended to Oh a. good terms as
though the parties sending were present.
e. W. PURCELL co.
Richmond Va nov 4--wly
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100, 100. 100. 100. I0o
SIMON WATERMAN. No. 100, King g..

ALEAhNbhlA, A.,
DEGS leave to announce To his numrruu. DO. .
ID and customers. that he is nov prrrs..
exhibit n stock OF READY MADE CLuIpI,
and Gcntlemcn's Furnishing GOODS. n
regard 10 quantity. quality, and style. car.
equalled by any similar establishment H. M. ...
and not excelled 10y any Clothing hOu.c +, d.
two loading avenues Of fashion on thu. I'D, -.
misunderstanding, New York; and C.,.,
street, Philadelphia.
Although the present stock Is very cA,,I.a.
one indeed, additional supple will It'll be- -,..
ed, from time To time, during the Lu.iUc,, "a. .
in order to keep up II full assortment Of su.r.
sizes.
?. S.-Mr WATERMAN will cudcayur n. ..
vince any one fayoring him with call. H.,
reputation for selling At the mort moderate Dr..
is grounded ON facts. az,
NOTICE TO WHOM IT MAY CuNCEA
~ Being in receipt Of u splendid s.u,.
SPRING GOODS. | beg leave to call y.u, .
tention to the same. consisting Of CLOTHS. g..
MERES AND NESTINGS. among which ugs
find the brightest Shades and best qualtc, o.
featured in Europe. Feeling confident tia, ,
please all, as 10 quality, shade, price anu {,
earnestly solicit a visit from any who pa,
in want of any thing in my line. Al,o q
assortment Of GENTLENENS' FURNISH
GOODS, such as Linen and Nett shirt. b..
ers. Hsnderchiefs, Gloves, Shirt Collars, Cr.r.
among which you will find new style A,i
A small quantity of READY MADE CiuU
ING, which am determined to CLOSE out a. 81.
low prices. Thankful for the liberal ra,1r..
heretofore extended, Am determined 10 u,-.
continuance Of tho same. by making an rlfa 4.
fort To- please all who will visit
apI6 WIN. ARNOLD. No. G7. King,
broadway, NEW YOnK, or Ming STRtf
ID ALEXANDRIA. NA.--Tbc former the Raj
the fashion OF New York, and the latter OF ..
good old town. Alexandria. Broadway, \ J..
displaying the novelties Of London, rari.. sia
own American fashions, and SrhuolhcIt 4 !
Of the luitor place, los King street, Thu, ua
prising the fashions of the world int" one ,.a
lishmen, in that now particular branch Of bust.
the Clothing Trade. Ii will be- CRAFTY q. r
public tn select at their own doors, near 90 i.
and with little or no expense, th" same g"... Fl
which they would have 10 go ur rem Ahr.rl
their supplies, and even pay more 1T the a,
cities than right nj home, al the old ,,iai
house. They are receiving now, and coDtirl.
receive during the season, weekly, yc, dail i.
their own manufacturing establishments 81 "
North, all the novelty, rs soon NJ they maxi o..
appearance, to which they invite the at,u'.
their friends and customers, in Mems, B"ys. b.
Childrcn's CLOTHING. Also. Gentirmor'.
nishing Goods. Small profits and quIrk
not to bo outdonc, and entire substitution. s %
motto Of tho House. Call early. you viii ua'r
gret il. Remember WE'LL
SCIlOOLiERR 4 BIZ
los King St. 3 doors below the Marshall lIr-
Alexandria, Va NH Il.
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MRS. KINGsFoRD's SEMINARY,

40, STREET, WASHINGTON, ID. Z.
fTNHE exercises of this School will he resumed,
l. October LIST, 1859.
Circulars, including terms, will lie furnished on
application to the above address.
Washington, aug 9-eot0ctl
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EDUCATI ION AL.
BELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE, Alexandria, Va

MISS Z. TEBBS, PRINCIPAL.
Miss CARRIER, Assistant Instructor in English.
Prof EyGELBRIcHr, Vocal and Instrumental
Music.
Prof PoLrI, Languages, French, Latin, Ita-
liam, &C.; Drawing and Painting.
TNliIS Institution will open for its second session,
i the 18th day of next September, and close the
last of June. A thorough and systematic of
study is pursued; and every effort will be con-
tinued to maintain high reputation and select
character for the School. A corps Of well quail
fed and experienced teachers are engaged for the
coming session-and other Assistants will be EN-
ployed Us the School increases 1t is the design of
the Principal that this Institution shall possess
every advantage for the attainment Of thorough
and finished female education.
The building selected and purchased by the
Principal for the permanent establishment OF the
School, is i, retired and healthy part OF the city
1t was erected expressly for Boarding School,
and is well suited for that purpose.
-REFERESCEs.-
The Patrons of tho School; Rt. Rev. John
Johns, b. D.: Rev. c. B. DANA Rev. d. +. Sprisg;
Rev. James r. Johnston; J. NJ. Stevens, esq AL
exandria, Va; Hon. J. W. Tyler, Warrenton, Va;
G. W. Lewis, esq, Westmoreland, Va; o. M.
Crutchfed, Speaker House of Delegates, Va;
John Seldom, esq, Stafford, Va; j. K. Tucker,
Richmond, Va; Nathaniel Tyler, Editor Richmond
ENQUIRER; Rev. Philip Slaughter, Culpeper Co.,
Va; Major ii. i. Tyler, Washington City; Rev.
John Towles, Prince VIM. Co., Va; Robert Bever-
~, esq, The Plains, Fauquier Co., Va; r. Frank
lin Minor, esq.,, Alhemarle Co., Va; Dr. E. A.
Currie, Lancaster Co., Va; James F. Ball, ESQ.,,
Northumberland Co., Va; W. Le Roy Broun,
esq, Bloomfield Academy, Albemarle Co., Va;
Rev. X. II. Phillips, Principal Virginia Female
Institute; Rev. 0. A. Kinsolving; b. p. holland,
esq; Gen. Asa Rogers; DIR. VIM. B. Cochran, Mid
dleburg, Va; Rev. r. N. Lipseomb Reistertown,
Maryland; Thos. L. Brown, esq, Charleston,
Kanawha Co, Va.
For Circulars, containing full particulars, terms,
&C., address MISS L. TEBBS,
jy l4-eOtf Alexandra, Va.
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THE SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS,

Under the instruction of the subscriber, nj his
l. residence in Alexandria, will resume its exer-
ciscs on Thursday, September Stb The subserl-
her will only receive AS many pupils as he can
instruct faithfully, with due regard to proper habits
Of study, and an accurate comprehension OF what
ever is taught Special attention is given to the
English branches of education, and to the Ancient
languages.
TERMs:-For Day Scholars $12.50 per quarter.
aug 3-2aw4w GEORGE 4. SMITH. A. NJ.
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HATS. CAPS, B0NNETS, &c.
NEW HAT STORE.

NO. TUJ, hING-NTEIF1
NNHE UNDERSIGNED beg leave To- ir.r.'
l. citizens OF Alexandria and vicinity ihsl %
will open on .Sut",doy, (J""s ith.j 'be S,on.
1906, King street, opposite the Mnrhsll J. .
where they intend keeping general n,'orinu
GOODS. embracing all the different ,!lc
qualities usually found in IA p,'sf ci"s. HAT Hl"t
and hope by strict attention I" businc,,, "a n.
share of public patronage.
GREENWOOD 4 Co.,
Temple Of Fashion, No. 10, IN.
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SPRING GOODS.
w. & A. MURRAY, Merchant Tailor,

4 RE now receiving their SPRING GOODS
n would invite all in want Of any thingu'
line 10 give them call MI
ID ECEINED Nh assortment OF very huu1.
~ new style DRlLLlNGS. Also, fine ALP
CA and LINEN COATS-vcry low Tor ra.b
je Is W. D. MASSEY. No. 20 km.
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ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY
RIpLEY's FEMALE SEMINARY.

TINTIE Second Annual session of this Institution,
i for Boarding and Day Pupils, will commence
on Monday, September 18th
Tho exercises will be conducted by the Princi
pals, who will spare no pains to advance the Pu-
pills.
The Musical Department will continue under the
direction of Miss ELLIE E. RIPLEY, thorough
aud accomplished teacher.
-TUITlOS.-
Tuition in the Primary Glass. OO
preparatory wv
Junior Class. w
Senior Class .............................l 10 90
For further particulars, call upon or address
o. Z. RIPLEY, Principal.
No. Z, North Fairfax street, Alex'a., Va
aug l7-eotl 2thScpt
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ALExANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL.

FJNHE EXERCISES OF THIS SCHOOL will be
resumed Monday, September 5h. Persons
WISHING 10 see the subscriber ON business relating
to the School, may find him at his School Room,
in the End story of Brook Lodge, between the
hours of S and 10 o'clock A. NJ. until the 25th
inst, and AS the number of Students is limited
those desiring places for their sons should apply
as soon as practicable.
aug I6-dtf H.F. HENRY.
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aug lo--om
JUST RECEIVED, an entire stock OF Fresh
81 Goods, consisting as follows:
20 boxes Oranges; 10 boxes Lemons
rs boxes Raisins, whole, hall, and quarters
bale Bordeaux Almonds
Sicily Almonds
Cream Nuts: bale Filberts
10 bushels Ground Nuts; l cask Currants
trails Dates; l key Tamarinds
case very fine Preserved Ginger
An assortment of new TOYS, with Fancy Art
Giles; lot of Mockiug Bird Cages and Canary
Bird Cages; also. u fine assortment Of Fancy
Candy, Of my own manufacture. Also, l caSk
Canary and cask of Hemp Seed, with fine as
sortment Of Canary Birds. The above Goods will
he sold low for cash at c. SCHAFERS
Confectionery, No. North Fairfax street.
aug loft
A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
n Library kept in the south room, first story,
OF the LYcEuN HALL, S. W. corner OF Prince and
Washington streets. Open every day from to 5,
and from - to o'clock, p. NJ. Annual subscrip-
lions, So; six months, Sl.5O; three months, 81.
Volumes in Library, about $500.
President-WN. q. CAzENovE.
DIRECTORS
1I.nrv Flaming. j. Edward Chase,
BENJAMIN Barton. sylvester Scott
Elisha J. Miller, andrew Jameson
S. Ferguson Beach, Richard IL: Carne, Jr,
Stephen Swain, John a. Milourn'
James w. Berry.
Treasurer-Andrew Jameson.
ysIv Librarian-Ed. Roxhury.
VTTOOL purchased by