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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
House.Breakins without Robbery.
From the Columbus Ohio Statesman we
lin the following account Of

From the Columbus Ohio Statesman We
clip the following account Of
uoUsE-BREAKING EXTRAoRDINARY.--On
Christmas eve, when the Rev. Mr.. Norton, OF
Trinity, returned home from church with his
lady. it was discovered the house had been
entered by unknown parties. The nurse
who had been in charg" Of the premises. de-
carcd she had heard door closed and re-
treating footsteps III the rear ot the dwelling
lust n the family entered The proof that
some person had been there was PLAIN. y
huge tree. loaded with beautiful and use
full articles, had been placed i'll one OF the
rooms, exciting the wonder and admiration OF
the family and neighbors, who had been
called in to survey them. Among number
less articles was mysterious Porte MonmaIe.
well lined with gold, and labelled. Mrs.
Norton, from the gentlemen of Trinity
Church. 1t is thought Il clue has been
gained which may ultimately lead to I'M
portant discoveries rs to the intruders. but
it is not deemed cxpedicnt to say how at
present.
The Rev. Mr.. Norton 50 handsomely com
plimented in the above extract from the
s.Statesman." has bat recently been called 70
Trinity church. Columbus, Ono. For the
last twelve wears he has lived in Warrenton,
Fauquier county. Virginia. as Rector of st.
James church. We, in common with Il very
large number Of friends in fauquier and
throughout the Diocese Of Virginia, rcIolc"
to hear of the esteem and appreciation he has
met with in his new home. Mrs. Norton. Il
granddaughter of Chief Justice Marshall,
left scores of friends in her old home, who will
gladly learn of her kind reception Ill the
Wcst.-Rich EHg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
Falling off in Country Meat.

Some four or five weeks ago, WE alluded to the
probable falling off in the meat usually packed and
cured bv farmers. and brought 10y them t" market.
We had no data nj that time upon winch TO base
this prediction, but merely Inferred that the high
price which hogs bringing. would he an incrn-
tive to farmers to bring them to market. and curing
only aS much meat a. they needed for their own
use We now learn that our prediction has been
verified.
For example. Mr. FoXworthy, of Nelson County
who last yoar Gu, and cured one thousand hogs. this
season cures hut forty head. The country cure in
the whole West last season, was general estimated
at four hundred thousand to five hundred thousand
hogs This season it will amount to comparatively
nothing LouisriWe JDUrHai
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
JOHN :. RADI, First Clerl
Baltimore Money Market, January l.

Stocks show change III Baltimore from the
rates of last week. only three days was given to
business bv the Board. and little done on those
DAYS Some 2J0 shares of Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad have been sold each day ut j6(G 56!. and
closed ycstccday ut 81 bid. cash. Of Nor Central
Railroad fair sales took place at 2i9 M2ls regular.
up 81! Luyer 60 days. and closed for cash at q
bid. In City loans the transactions have been on
ly Of few small lots at 9Sl 10 90 for lS99s. which
leave of 9SI bid. Railroad bonds rather dull, and
sales nearly ai"grthrs of Nor. Central lSsjs at
I!M5i5. ana offered for sale ut AZ at the close.
Bank stocks steady and firm. The annual state
mcnts of these institutions inside up ~ the
first Monday in .lauua;y. and We will therefore
have them next week. The lanks discount up To
The needs Of all regmlar cu.tnmcrS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
A Dinner TO Governor King, SC.

ALBANY, Dec. 3l.-A large number Of the
prominent citizens of the State, embracing
all parties, have united in rendering To G"y.
King a complimentary dinner, on his retire
ment from office. in token of their esteem Of
his private and official character.
About - 900 in counterfeit twentieS on
the State Bank of Troy, is already discovered.
The Metropolitan Bank, of New York has
81. 800 and the Clearing house. in this city
about 500. The latter. it is said, can be
traced
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

The Merchants Bank of Baltimore has declar-
cd dividend of 4! r. ct. for the last six months.
payable and after tho 9TH January, City and
State taxes paid by the bank.
The Union Bank of Maryland has declared 2
scmi-annua dividend of 4 r. ct.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
Senator Douglas in New York.

New YORK. Jan. SENATOR Douglas, last
evening. made speech to his friends here,
defining his position on the Clayton-Bulwcr
treaty and the foreign policy of the Cabinet
generally, hut carefully avoided recurring to
any question of a personal character between
himself and the administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
Fredericksburg Market, December 81.

1t is stated that the amount of gold shipped by
steamers from San Francisco. in 1858, was $780,
1881. against S3i.222.90i in 1857. Difference
in favor Of the past year. Sl.9j6.i40. OF the ship
ments Of 1851. however. about 81 Got, 600 was lost
in the Central America. which is not included in
the aggregate amount for the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

The demand for domestic goods from the large
distributing houses at the East, during the Pust
month, has been unprecedented. and has influenced
the manufacturers to refuse further contracts. The
Atlantic Mill has -old up TO February, and will not
take further orders except at value at time of de-
livery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
Congressional Nomination in New York.

New loEK. JAN Thomas j. Barr. the
member elect from the 4th district for the
next Congress. was last evening nominated
by both wings of the Democracy, to fill tn"
vacancy occasioued by the resignation Of Hon.
John Kelly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

Cheap snd abundant as money j. in this county
1t is much cheaper in Europe. In London the
Bank Of England's rate of discount is only % r
cent At Paris the rate is } e Ct; at Hamburg,
:; at Frankfort, 4; at Amsterdam, 81, and at
Brussels - ~ ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
Reception of Senator Douglas in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Dee. 3l.-Extensiye pre-
paratons are made by the friends Of Senator
Douglas for reception on his arrival here.
The City Councils have rendered him the use
of Independence Hall 10 receive his friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
RANDOLPH MACON COLLEGE,

DKCENBKR ZiIh, TNJN. ]
DY order the Board Of Trustees Of said College,
ID at meeting held this day, notice Is hereby
given to those persons who have contributed by
bonds and subscriptions, to increase the endowment
fund of the College, that the said fund has been
raised to the amount of one hundred thousand dol
lars. in bonds, cash. aud valid subscriptions that
their obligations have become absolute, ana il Is
hoped they will pay at an early day, in order that
the money may be invested ~ soon as practicable.
WM A. SMITH, Pres'l.
Rt,u'n II U,pTIsT Ser'y pro fem ian -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

The establishment Of the Petersburg Intel
ligcncer has been purchased by Albion X.
Moore. formerly ofthe Savannah Republican.
We welcome him to his new post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

Monroya is Il city ofthrce thousand inh"h-
itants; and has population as orderly and
vol conducted as can be found in any com
t,y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
J. w. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY,

Y
rONTINiES to perform all operations belong
\ ing to the Dental profession in the most sari,.
factory manner. at moderate rates.
Doctor McGce may he found a. homc at any time.
except from the second to the third Monday in each
month, which time will be spent al Flint Ill., Rap
pahannOck County. Va.
Office and residence on Main street, nearly oppo-
site the Warrenton House.
Warrent"n, jan l--co!y
NOTICE. WILLIAM H. FOWLE has this
" day associated with him, his son HMLIAN
N. Fu HLE, JR., for the transaction OF a general
CommS sion business in this city, under the firm d
WILLIdN H. FOWLE & SOY Office tn tho
prc>cui ut Nos. 81 and )? King street.
ian i=-::awim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

NHICKERING SONS PIANOS.--Thc sub
" scriber is again in receipt of further supply
of PIANOS His stock, always the largest in tho
city, embraces the most elegant and elaborate, ~
well as the neat and plain styles of PIANOS of
every variety of scale, from the unriyaled factory
of Chickering 4 Sons.
Also, Pianos of excellent tone and beautiful FIN
ish by other approved Boston and New York man.
facturcrS
Second hand Pianos received in exchange.
Good second hand Pianos for sale low.
Pianos for hire.
The subscriber will sell Pianos much lower than
they can be bought in Boston New York.
Additional supplies will be received in few
days. RICHARD DAVIS.
Washington ian l-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

We copy from the Blue Ridge Republican
the letters of acceptance from MIR. Le'ch''
and Mr. Tucker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

GEoRGErowN CATTLE MARKET.-Cattle from So
to 500 gross. Sheep at s4@S5 each. Hogs at
~ per hundred
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

The Bank of Commerce has declared dividend
Of three per cent. for the last six months. besides
carrying over $4,000 to the contingent fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
1859.
A L NJ A N A C
NJ A NE LIS T.


ARRIVED.
Schr Tram Smith, McGivcrn. Fall River. t" Bor
den Mining Co.
SAILfT.
Schr Andromcda. Rowland. New York. by T. }.
Mchairy.
Schr Brothers Davey. New York. by Fowe
Il Co.
MEMORANDA.
Schr. Dsshing Wave. Bennett, hence at Dan
Schr. Village Queen, Hawkins, hence ut Prov;
dcnce. 29th ult
DRANDY-
ID pipes pure and high favored " lIenesey"
Brandy. 1915
> pipes Rochelle Randy
Casks pure Port Wine
25 pure Sherry Wine
pure Madeira Wine
pipe pure Holland Tin
puncheon pure Jamaica Spirits, for sale h.
jan I. i. BREWlS.
STGARS TO SUIT THE TIMES. Good Brown
= Sugar and cents
G. Soft Crushed Sugar. 9 cents
Il. Clarified 10 cents
Crushed II cents
Cracked Loaf II cents. all other goods
corrcspon,lingly low. GARRETT lIULST.
jan No. Ia King street
"a NEsTS CEDAR Tubs Horse Buckets
~ Painted Pals and Tubs: Measures: Piggins:
staff md Barrel Chnrns: Barrel Covers: Covered
Buckets: Nest Boxes: Wa.h Boards: Clothcs
Horses Step Ladders Wood Trays and Bowls:
Brass Bound Cedar Ware for sale cheap. at whole
sale or retail. Liam u JOHN oGDFN
VARIETIES Dominoc.. pee, Chess and
onpcscr Mcn, Backgammon Boards: also.
Porte Monuies CaLas Work Boxes, Writing Desks.
Coral Ncgligecs. Card Cases, China Vases. Gift
Cups and Sauccrs. with other notions cheap at
jan II. B. WHITTlNGT0N'S. 50 khg-st
BESr OSW ECO STARCH; Salad Oil: RaSp-
- berry and Lemon Gum Drops: Catuip: Gum
Arabic: Burlnuda Arrow Root; White Bar Soap:
FlaXsccd: Rochelle Salts; Calabria Liquoricc: just
received, and for sale by
JAMES ENTWISLE, Jr.,
ian Aporhccary No. o. King street.
NOR HIRE.-A MAN SERVANT. young. ac-
i tive, trusty and capable of any kind OF work
has had several years experience i'll the care OF
horses and is Il first rate carriage driver He will
he hired for the year 1919. Apply at the Gazette
Office. Jan ." at
rRESH kEACEEs.-We have just received
full supply of FRESH PEACHES. in quart
cans put up by Henry Stablcr, Montgomery Coun-
". Md, and for sale by
j. LEADBEATER 4 son,
| mn
DARIN'S CAMPHUR ICE with Glyccrinc, Va
~ nilla Bc.ns. Ok Marrow P"madc, Turkey
Rhubarh. White CASTLE Soap Sal .Eratus, just re
ccivcd and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, Jr.. Arothccary.
ian2 81 King street.
rlOD AGAIN.-JuSt received new aud FIRST
u rate article in the way II Brace Bit, and Gim
lets upon II new principle: variety Of sizes, by the
dozen "r .ingIy Call and see.
JOHN +. CREIGHTON,
IAN No. - Royal street.
CTPERIOR INDELLIBLE INK. fo, ,nnti.ing
- Linen and Cot'"p tioo'i-. and suitable for Use
With =,cci Pens Just prepared by
DIR. r. II. STABLER. Chemist,
limos No. l6j King street.
nRTSHES-A fine assortment Of Hair. Shoe.
- Hat. Teeth. Nail, Comb. ana busting Brushes,
=, H. b. WIIITTiNG1ON'S,
IAN :: King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

~JSCERINE CREAM AND GLlCERlNE
u BALLS-For chaps. cha!es, roushnesS OF the
skin &C., indispensable to the toilet Of those iianle
TO chaps from the use Of soap. &c. Prepared ny
mos DIR. r. Il. sTABLER, No. 100 king-st-
600 GALLONS best Winter Bleached Whale
ZOU OIL lust received. aud for sale by
JOHN r. PIERPOlNT. No. l7:,
;su2 : X cor. oi King aud Wash SIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

There were sales of $4,000 Virginia Skies i
Now York, on the 29th ultimo, at 99l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

m" FOR CONGRESS.-We are authorized to
announce HENRY SHACKELFuRp. esq. n canol-
date to represent the Seventh Congressional Dis
tr,ct in The net Congress. 40, TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

d Y. CROSS. having purchased the entire stock
II. of Cross. Lugenbccl 4 Co., respectfully an
nounces to his friends and the public generally that
he intends To- conduct the BOOT AND SHOE
BUSINESS. in all its branches. and hopes. from
the care and attention to the work turned ont OF his
establishment. to receive rs heretofore full share
of the public patronage. call il solicited at No.
4 King street. jan l-cn2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

NEORGE BRYAN AND SAMUEL X. ADAMS
" have this day torncd c0-parnership, in the
name Of BRYAN ( ADAMS. and having purcha
Scd the s,G,k of foods belonging to Bryan, Adams
Co.. respectfully announce to the public that they
have in store desirable assortment of seasonahlc
DRY GOODS. which they offer for cash or 10
pr"mD Reuisr,. at low rates. ian l-e03w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
Non-Arriyal of q Steamer.

HALIFAX. Jan. There are no signs vet
of the steamer America, from Liverpool on
the 18th inst.
THE Maine and Nova Scotia lines clos" To-
dav at l2m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03
COM NJ E R c I A L.
Treasury Office of Virginia.

BALANCES.
F,;Iny ,nnyring UeccHIbey 81, 1855.
On derosi; in the Virginia
Bank .s99 50
ON deposit in the Farm
ers' Bank .................. 43g.2j4 %
On deposit in the FIX
change, Rank ....... 452943 Is
--Sl. 1851 ,096 9S
To the credit Of the Com
mouwealth Sl26.jjS 60
To the credit Of the Lit
crarv Fund ................. IGl. G2S G2
T" the credit al the Board
of Public Works., 81 Sg7 IS
To the credit ui the Sink
ing Fund ..............l0 l .O02,29
-----SI. 3jI. O96 9S
II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

sGA gn-lln"kng friend of Orr~. wN" il ga Tins -de
rr,y Though somewhat hoTryl"ad"d while absent from
The, CITY a few DAYS U. Prof N"ols lia!r R"-t"fat1v"
and ON hi, return called To- hi> iy oyr hut Ht> a.I~ci
>, rd .l. ,lii not c,"cI2r him. aud mn 'ately deter
mined 10 r,>s fur cousin ii lm.,L but Wa evidently ella
c7in.d T. find hc was >ulrnutiIE hi former elf ia the
n.ti,- nt the laiv which CAUSED him I" max" himself
known Int the lad, still say. that shr likes the counterfeit
icr,or than the original and insists that lie tnLnr" II
necessary 10 iI-c ilc Hair Restorative !" Il" had "i l
nrIG.sts.-S. LouiS MFEiEy Hfc".
Iii ~ al I'D D,t,rgi,t, ian 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

rHEMIC ALS-Acct.e Acid, Aqua Ammonia,
Chlorotorm. Gallo Acid. Strychninc, Pho
phatc Soda, Alum, Nitrate Silver, AcOnatin, We
ratria, Chloride Gold. Oxide Silver, Muriate Tin,
Quiuinc. Blue Mas, Sulphatc Morphine, Acetate
Potash. Gyccrinc. Tannn. Iodidc sulphur, Gran
,illc'- Lotion. Rochelle Salts, &c. &C., received and
Tor sale by }. LEADBEAIhR 4 son,
Imo3 Slabcr. Cd stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

nISSOLUTION.-Thc co partnership heretofore
~ existing under the name of CROSS, LCGEN-
BEEL 4 CO., has been this day dissolved, 10y mu.
tual consent. Either partner is authorized 10 Sign
the name Of the firm in settlement of the business.
r. Y. CROSS,
JOHN W. LUGENBEEL,
jan l-eo2w HENRY I. FIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

NEW ORLEANS SUGAR AND MOlASSIS. -
y We are shortly expecting the Brig deorga.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

The ladies Of TIoloIula, Sandwich Islands,
have contributed 5000 to the Mount Vernon
Fund.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

On Monday last, while some young men
were out shooting, about ten miles from Nor
fix. youth named Solomon +. Ewall, six
teen years of are, was accidentally killed by
Il Young man named Smith Woodhousc-a
load of shot from towlng piece taking effect
in his face and breast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

DANES AND AMUSEMENTS FOR THE
Vi YOUNG FOLKS AT HOME.-The Snake
tame. Doctor Kane trip to the Arctic Regions,
The Old Maid. Mother Goosc. The Paror Gam-.
The Oregon Game, Fashion and Famine. Movea-
bic Alphabet Cards. Conversation cards. Fortune
Telling Cards. aud variety of new AMI interest
ing French and German Games and Puzzles &C..
Just received aud for -ae.
IAN JOHN II. PARROTT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

C,TEWART'S COUGH CANDY, undoubtedly
= the best Cough Canuy every made: ii Is conf
posed of the extracts of Iceland Mos, Lvcrwort.
Wi!I vnc.ry, Comtery Root. &c. It will be .osnd
good remedy for Coughs, Colds, IIo.,r.cne-s,
Groups, Whooping Coughs and incipient Con
-umption put u2 in rgckage., and l2 cts. each.
For sale ny HENRY COoh %.
ian 4 Sarcpia Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

EVOLVING DICE BOXES.-Anothcr sup
IL ply of those inmitable little affairs Goa
yenicnt and simple, for Back gamwop r.-Jers and
other useful articles .uiahG tyr Holiday presents
&C. 1t i true. i cannot boast of Palace of
such a. we read of in some other towns. but will
merely say to those in want Of such things ar any
thing else u try at home first, before they take
up the line of march to the music and Hsg raised
in behalf OF to'other idle Of Jordon,
ian JOHN II. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

/tIIARLES DICEENS'S NEW BOOK Ar
y FRENCH'S Book and Periodical Depot
A House to Let. by Charlie n;ckeu, briUg hi
Christmas story. only cents,
Something new Tar the Little Folks. More ot
the PAPER DOH taRily.
The Young Architect, No |. Paper Cottage.
beautiful thing, t. cents.
4 fresh supply of Lila May. Lady Gay Dragons.
&c.. Just received, A ro:aPIrtc assortment ii thn
Doll Family always on hand.
Thompson. Bank Note Reporter f,r January,
very useful
An the New Books, Papers, and Magazine ~
hand jan ] Il. T.. FRENCH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

TIE PETERSBuRG EMPRESS comes to us
greatly enlarged and improved in appear
ancc. 1t is printed with new and beautiful
type and is now one of the largest penny
papers south of Philadelphia. We wish it
continued success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

COLUMBIAN COLLEGE. ID. C.--Thc literary so
cictics Of Columbian College. d. C.. have elect
ed Rev. J. L. Burrows, of Richmond. Va.
orator, and John r. Thompson. esq, editor of
the Southern Literary Messenger, poet, for
their celebration in June next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

WASHINGTON AIMS HoraE.-So crowded
had that institution become that the commits
sioners found it indispensable to dismiss about
thirty of the best behaved inmates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

nISSOLUTION.-The o-partnership heretofore
~ existing in the name OF BRYAN, ADAMS 4
CO.. has this day been dissolved. by mutual con
sent. Either partner authorized To sign the name
of The hrm i'll settlement. GEO. BRYAN.
SAML. X. ADAMS.
ian cow ID. :. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

oINTvrNT.-Licutcnant Andrew Jack
son. United States Army, son of John Jack
son, ofPctcrsburg, Va, has been appointed
assistant tutor i'll Spanish, at West Point.
with salary of $1,000. He is the first
American to whom the post has ever been
assigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

VNIE MOUNT VERNON PAPERS, y Tho
/ Hon. Edward Everett, E0w ready ia the New
York Ledger, and for sale at GE0RGE SIGGEES'
ThrnD Bpyk anil Pe,in.iic0i Hore - PFiHcc-si,''i.
Harper Magazine for IaLssry, is splendid
number, price sjc,
Frank Ic.lic's Mex Family Magazine an( Ca.
zct;c Of Fashion I'D January, 2jc.
uo,..S, L4dys Book. for January, 2js.
The Great Republic Monthly. 10! Janusfy, 2jc.
New York Mercury. Wcekly, Flag, Pictorial. Les
lies Paper, Harper, Weekiy, Llne-o BATH" Ship.
aud all the PAPER, %: che week, at price to suit tho
time. dec ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

COLLECTORS SALE.-WilI be offered TOR .a!s
- T"',doy, J'nHo,y IL, " tea o'ctocE, for
cash. at the carriage warehouse lately occupied by
Bowen Berlin Pcakc, corner Of King and Henry
streets, a new FAMILY CARRIAGE, levied on to
satisfy tax bill dWe City Council Of Alexandra,
Va, for year 1888 by Bowen, Berlin Peake.
JOHN A. FIELD,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

4 TTENTIUN, No. j!--Thc I'D Annual Meet
n ins Of the lIydraulion Fire Company will 10
held at their Hall, on MoSDAr id inst at o'clock.
All the member. are requested to attend, As tho
election Of officers will take place
ian 1T h. ;. DUFFEY, Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

FATAL AFFRAY.-An old man named Ben
jamin Lacks, residing in Botetourt county
Va. while drunk stalled Lawson s. Bryan 70
the heart on the 23d ut., killing him Instant
~. Bryan had intcrIrrred I" protect Il son
If the murderer from his fathers rage. The
old man escaped and has not been rc-capturcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

PATENTs.-Patcnts were last week award
ed to Chas. \. Tyler, of Washington. ID. c.,
for Improvement in apparatus for generating
illuminating gas. John W. lIollensbury, of
Alexandria, Va, for improvement in breech
loading cannon VIM. \. Bradley and Jacob
Bigclow, of Washington, D. c., for improve
ment in manufacture Of artificial fuel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

DIAPER. PAPER. &c.-Anothcr supply of Cap.
| Letter, and Note Papers. in almost every va
ricty of style. quality, aud price: also. Wrapping
and Tissue Papers. Envelopes, Letter Press Copy
ing Books &c. iast received and lur sale as cheap
~ they can br bought IN the Palaces of some 9th
cr cities liam ! JOHN II. PARRUTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

PATRIOTIC BANK OF WAsHINGToN.-John
S. McKenncy, esq, was on Thursday last
elected Cashier Of the Patriotic Bank of Wash
ington, in the place of Chauncey Bestor,
esq, who has faithfully filled the Office for
nearly twenty years, and who lately resigned
it to retire to private life. The Board of
Trustees directed their President to commu-
nicatc to Mr.. Bestor the expression of their
confidence, respect. and good wishes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-03

OYSTER PAcxINc.-Ihe Oyster packing
business in Baltimore, is q very large and pro-
titablc one. 1t could and ought TO be carried
on extensively here.