Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-26

DIt HNllNIlCu dil'i Niiii ''H'' -
tide-wuter. of which eighteen were laden
with various cargoes of country produce, and
and the remaining ninety-fye with Cumber-
land coal. bringing considerably more than
ten thousand tons. The weeks ascending
trade paid into the treasury 1904 and the
descending $3.50; in all $3.50. For the
month hitherto the receipts have been Sl4,-
364. 1t is understood that there are about
sixty boats now on the way down. Coal is
also actively shipping from Georgetown and
.Alexandria.-.Ndt. Int.
COMPANY MusrER.-The company muster
Of the 18th regiment V. NJ. took place yes
terday. The election of officers to supply va
%cancies, which was to have taken place at the
Court House, did not come off, there not be-
ing a majority of the members present. The
vacancies will be filled by the Colonel.
FISH MARKEr.-The quantity Of Shad and
Herring arriving does not increase. iesrer-
dav. Il great number of rock fish of large
size came up. Shad sold at from ST. to S2l
per hundred Herring nj SIC. i0GSll per
thousand.
PorAroEs.-We have received from Mr..
Crawford, who has them for sale at his stand
in the market, q sample of Jersey Mercer Po-
titoes.
The trial of Sickels Was further continued
in Washington. yesterday-Mr. Brady occu-
pying the entire day.
ADAM TATE. who being unable to pay the
fine imposed upon him for disturbing the
peace, n few weeks since, was sent u the
work-house, recently made his escape there
from, and was on Sunday night re-arrested
and yesterday morning taken before Justice
Price, when he obtained security for the pay
ment o. the fine and was discharged, but was
again arrested under 4 warrant for larceny,
which was subsequently withdrawn by the
prosecuting parties.
DREADFUL DEATH.-This morning about
half past six o'clock Jno. B. Gilmer, son Of
Secretary Gilmer, who was killed on board
the Princeton by the explosion Of a gun
committed suicide, by throwing himself UNI
der the wheels of locomotive near the W ash
ington depot.-Hdsh. StateS.
VNHE PREMIUM SADDLE STALLI0E.-T0M
i G. TELEGRAPH claims the above title, hav-
ing taken every premium for which he has con-
tended.
The editor Of the American Farmer, an agricul-
tural paper published in Baltimore, having wit
messed the performance of this horse 1T the United
States Fair. in Richmond, and the Virginia State
Fair at Petersburg, writes Of him thus:
But one of the very best saddle horses We have
ever seen, was the superb dark bay stallion exhi-
bited 10y n. Berkeley, esd, of Loudoun county.
Va. He was of the Telegraph breed. or. as it is most
Familiarity known in Maryland. the Tom" breed
certainly the best breed altogether for saddle
horse. OF easy, yet rapid gait, in this country and
particularly adapted, By their kind and gentle
dispositions, {, aides use. We watched the rapid
pace vi Mr.. Berh-lcy's stallion. and lis sure and
firm. but easy gait. rs he wa4 repeatedly ridden
around the ring. With the same admiration which
all who witnessed the performance warmly ex-
pressed, and felt fully Justified in the preference We
have always felt for the admirable breed tor the
saddle. There are two gentlemen in Baltimore
county, whose stock of Tom horses are particularly
fne; but VIC have never seen any of the breed so
large and very desirable, is The stallion exhibited
by Mr.. Berkeley"
TOM q. is Il rich bay. l6 hands | inch high, of
strong bone, great muscle, and superior action; was
sired by Rogers Tom Telegraph, and out of 4 ia
nous Jack ODiamond saddle mare. His colts are
without = single exception. bays. and OF fine size.
He will commence the season nj my stable on Mon
day. April Ith, and continue there one week. He
will div llc the next week between leeSburg and
Whcatland, will 90 10 Lresburg on Monday, and to
Wheatland. on Thursday, and alternately between
the stands. being st home every other week.
TERNs.--Twenty dollars insurance, due when
the mare is known to be- i'll foal; but from those
who pay before April lst. ls6o-ftt"en dollars
will be received ia full. Twenty dollars will be
rigidly aud imTartially eNacied from all who fail
to pay before that date. Amy one sending hye
marss of his own can name a sixth one gratis
They must be returned regularly. Parting from
a mare will forfeit the Insurance.
Good pasturagc furnished mares from \ distance
at 81 per month, and every care taken 10 prevent
accidents, but no responsibility assumed.
n. BERKELEY.
Aldie. Loudnun County, ap ll-eotf
HUNTLY FOR SALE.-This beautiful FARM
III Of ONE THOUSAND ACRES. lies in Fair
fax County. Va, three miles from Alexandria. near
the Mount ' cTnun anu lclr1Ttpn hoHh~. u Is
known =. part Of the old Mason estate. and be
longs now T." the heirs of the late Thomson r.
Mason. This FARM has never he-n trnanted,
and for many years has been lined and carefully
g.. p%loughc,l. II is hralthIy-the BUILDINGS
81 numerous aud cumfortahl.-the water good,
and the views of water. wood. &C., very pleasing.
The whole FARM lies before you. and every field
may be seen from the dwelling. No plncc could
be better calculated TO make Il pleasant home, or 4
good investment i'll practical hands. If ~" large.
il would divide well into several farms, and form
d charming hOGne settlement. II is particularly
adapted to- white labor, heing tine grass. and for
Hairy purposes Ia. the best mix market III W ASH
ington rity or IN ,hr mion.
rs Also, an elegant and r0mIn0dious Dwell
ILLlNG in AleNandria, belonging to the 'ame
family, and we'll known IL "'DI.ROSS.' The
garden and grounds contain TWO ACRES, en-
closed with brick wall. and the whole establish
ment IL III. home Of q gentleman. Alexandria
affords great advantages for the education of chil
drrn. while il. vicinity To Washington commands
the society and enjoy inent< peculiar To that city, If
desired.
Reference for terms. &c, may lie made 10 ].
LOUIS KINZER IN Alexandria, or JOHN A..
WASHINGTON. of Mount Vernon.
up I--eoiw
EAUQUIER LAND FOR SALE.--l offer for
IL sale my FARM, situated near the railroad.
about one mile from B-alton Station. containing
FIVE HUNDRED ACRES. two thirds arabic. the
e.. balance in wood. The improvements consist
Il "f IL large handsome new DNELLlNG, with
q porch in front, containing five room. and a ball.
anJ H.. n.-.. nut-huillinV. The land l. .l,.-