Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-19
nv YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

long article III favor "l Mt. '""'h''' '
N, Democratic candidate for Congress from
this District, and i'll opposition to "o'' Smith
Ii says
w. hone that no Democrat will abandon
Mr. Shack riord because "i Tears al Mr..
Th,mu,'s election Let the consequences
rest where they belong: he true t" prihtl-
niles ,ruc Ia the organization "l tile pehoc-
rory. and. if defeat follows. II VIII be no
fault Of the supporters of Henry ShacHel-
ford. y
Their. WAS n discussion at Richmond, on
Monday night, between Mr.. Preston, the
Whir candidate for Attorney General ana
MIR. Tucker. the Democratic candidate Tor
the same office. The Richmond Wing says:
"Immcliatelv after Mr.. Preston closed ms
srecch he was presented with costly ami
h.,utituI bouret. "A complimentary demcnstra-
,inn on the part of a few enthusiastic and gal
LIANT Young Wings Of Richmond. And yet
there was in reserve for him far higher
complimcnt-tora goodly number OF ladies
remained in the gallery, after the bulk OF the
crowd had dispersed, and requested nn nitro
duction 10 him: and that was compliment
that he evidently enjoyed in an intense degree.
Not even Vet were over the complimentary
demonstrations in his bchali-t"r anumhrr OF
RI, Young Wings of the city soon procured
the services of "A band of music aud serenaded
him at his lodgings ut the Exchange Hotel
where he appeared at the window oi the La
dies reception room. and returned thailkS
for the honor in II brief and eloquent speech.
And thus concluded the complimentary man
ifes,a,ions in honor OF Mr.. Preston, sponta-
nepu>lv called forth by his great oratorlcal
triumph in the Metropolis Of the Common
wealth.
The KNIGHTS TEarLAR are having "a
first rate time Of il" in Richmond. They
receive the kndest hoSpitalities and courte-
sizes of that city, and every thing Is done TO
make their visit agreeable TO themselves.
There WAS no discussion between the can
didates for Congress in this District, at Up
pervlle, Yesterday. We are authorized to
state that MeSsrs Shackeltord, Thomas, and
Smith, will address the citizens of Fauquicr
county. at Salem, on Friday, Tomorrow
CAP0N SPRINGS, Hampshire County, Va
nNHE subscribers would respectfully inform their
friends and the public, that they have leased
the above well known WATERING PLACE, tins
lease embracing the OUNTAlN HOuSE +,
WADDLE BUILDINGS. Gc.,) and will open for
the reception of visitors on the Goth Of June. In
yal- and Families can be accommodated earlier
it desired.
daily mil. and telegraph office within -
miles q! the place.
Circulars or other information can be had by
addressing u. a. above. or j. y. BUCK, esd, OF
Howard House. Baltimore.
J. G. WADDLE pror,i,,ors
j. b. SMITH.
Hampshire County. my i-eo"mf
IANTON MATTlNGS.-H have the pleasure
! of announcing that our stock OF MATTlNGS,
in all the various brands, grades, widths, and
STYLES, is now complete, and will be furnished AT
short notice at the very lowest rates. We have
Extra heavy White and Red checked "Gowqua.
Do. do. Contract Manning"
This lot is unusually heavy and gsod--vcry
cheap.
Also. a new make called "Chowing," which can
he sold n.uou,shngly cheap.
Also, NIX. very heavy, and fine "A, "a. and
GI Cocoa Mattiug-. heavy Brown, Slate and
Brown and Red Linen Floor Damasks, for cover
iny carpets. This article, for its durability, beau
~. aud saving time AMI trouble In moving parlor
Carpets. il now preferred for such ROOMS To mat
ting.
Also, an extensive supply of superior FLOOR
OIL CLOTHS at very low figures; Table aud
Stair do. An immense stock Of STAIR RODS,
STAIR CARPETINGS. DIR L GG ETS, AND
MATS. all in the most approved and desirable
kinds. which selling nj prices to satisfy the
most economical houSckccpcr.
CLAGETT DoDsoN.
Washington. my !-c"Gt
CARRIAGES. CARRIAGES" CARRIAGES
" This Is to inform the public, and many Gus
toner, vino have been waiting for them, that |
have rccci, ell my spring stock Ut CARRIAGES,
and persons intending TO purchase cannot fail To
he suited. ~ have now on hand more than TWEEN
ty different, styles of the most approved kinds lin
addition To my own make of New York and Will
nngt"n Manufacture, Having made favorable
arrangements with some of the most celebrated
manufacturers in this country, can now furnish
On demand or to order any kind of fashionable
CARRIAGE, from a light Buggy to the largest
class Coach, Oh the most reasonable terms. Call
and examine, and If you 10 not purchase no harm
done. All new work sold from this establishment
warranted. Some second hand CARRIAGES al
so Tor sale. THOMAS YOUNG,
Carriage Repository, M 400, Penn. avenue.
Washington. zap 2b-co2m
EuR SALE.-My farm in Fuaquicr county.
l. tanning by recent survey, FOUR HUN
DRIED AND FORTY -SIX ACRES aud ~ poles.
This land lies on the Rappahannock river. about IA
quarter OF mile from the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad, and III an excellent nc Shborhood. There
~ are il. Il very convenient DIV ELLlAG
ri Hot 81. spacious barn, and other out houses,
all in good repair. never failing spring OF pure
water j. within forty yards Of the housece house,
and icc-pond. rs near. The fields not i'll cultiva-
iion are well set in grass and taking into view its
Close proximity tu the Railroad. Post Office, Grist
Mill IA mile uif and other advantages. this farm
NAV I've safely recommended very desirable
property. Any one wishing To- the said farm
will lie shown it hy Mr.. II. r. Embry on the place.
Terms made knownby JOHN :. kNQN,
ap So-eotl AiErG4drm, Va.
rlNHE OLD MOTIp OF Ut iCk SALES AND
| SMALL PRuFITS."-W. y. BERKELEY
,ulES' DRESS GOODS. consisting uf itnhe Be
RACES. Organiy Lawn, thalhe. SMALL figured
Lawns, (chearl Mourning Lawns, Swiss Musns.
Ruricr.d do. 6r. Also II very excellent assert
mrnt If Domestic Cation. Sok"kn. Dcnims. Osna-
burg Calic"cs. 0snnhurg Paids, Algonquin Stripes.
Marsele- Stripes. Pants stuff &c. Hoop skirts,
Cali"nc and Linen busters, &C. my II
NAT CATTLE, HORSES. &c. FOR SALE
i The subscriber has for sale, sixty head Of fat
CATTLE. which have been grain tel ever since
they were purchased last fall. They will be sold
To- he marketed fr"m 1t lUnc to 10Th July. Also
several good HORSES, suitable for the saddle "
far h,rncss and alan several hlvuded COLTS Of