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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-31
AUCTION SALES.
BY I NJ. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

BY Il VI. M1tDkM h--.ilt IlOS1IE.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC
Y SALE-Under authority Of a deed Of trust
from Samuel A. Masters and wife, dated the first
day Of April, 1871, and duly Of record, the under
signed a. trustees, therein named will proceed at
IL o'clock NJ, on Saturday, he goth dag % A"-
gu.i. 1859 in front Of the Mayors Office, in the
City Of Alexandria Va. to sell to the highest bid
der public sale, the following real estate 10 wit:
No. |. A TRACT OF LAND in the county of
Loudoun. and State Of Virginia, containing ONE
HUNDRED AND NINETEEN ACRES, 2Roods
and IS Perchc-. more or les.
No. =. A TRACT OF LAND adjoining No. J.,
AMI containing FOUR HUNDRED AND FOUR
ACRES. | Rood and 20 Pcrchcs, more or less.
The courses and distances Of these two tracts OF
land, are particularly set out, and described ID
said deed of trust which will he exhibited At time
aud place Of sale. These lands bind on the MA
die Turnpike road-are about two miles respcc
lively from ;he Chesapeake and Ohio Canal ana
the line of the Alexandria, Loudoun ana lamp
shire Railroad They are distant about twenty,
five miles from the cities % Alexandria, Va, and
of Washington and Georgetown ID. e., respective
lv. The land is said to be Of good quality, and
norton of il now in cultivation. IL II well wafer
ed. has plenty oftimber and is remarkably healthy
The buildings are excellent and nearly new,
consisting of 4 handsome and cummodious frame
,@r,DWELLlNG HOUSE. a large barn, and
il u other nccc, sury out buildings The situation
." he dwelling is high and commanding. An eX-
ccllcnt opportunity Tor investment i here preSen-
ted for persons wishing to purchase valuable
farm. The manager On the land, will show 1t To
such person, a. may desire 10 examine 1t before
the sale
TERMS OF SALE-One-third of the purchase
money TO be paid i'll cash, and the residue IN three
equal instruments ut four eight and twelve months
from the day of sale, the deferred payments to be
secured by the bonds of the purchaser, and a deed
of trust on the property.
The title of the land is believed TO be unqaes-
tionabe, but the undersigned, selling As trustees,
will only convey such title is vested i'll thein by
said deed Of trust.
FRANCIS i. SMITH. rrrs,.os
ivI4-2awts |. LOUIS KlNZER.
RSs- The sale of the above property il postpon-
ed. until Noai,y. the 26h d"g 81 Scp'""6r, to
take place at the same hour and place.
aug 22-2awts
.st-- The above sale is further postponed until
Wednesdays III. 9h 81 Nor,"b'r. when the pro
pcrty will he offered ut the same hour, in front OF
the Courthouse.
FRANCIS l.. SMITH. T-,s,ess
l. LOUIS kINZER.
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FOR RENT.

NOTICE TO, GARDENERS AND DAIRY
IN MEN.--The subscriber will rent or lease To
a responsible tenant. that well known TRACT or
LAND. called "BLOONFiELD." situated di
rectly west Of the Aims House. Th. farm con
iains about THIRTY FIVE ACRES. and is all
mirahly suited either Tor Garden or Dairy purpo-
scs The land has been highly improved I'm" has
on it fine PEACH ORCHARD. ami other Fruit
trees, and the whole tract has been recently en-
closed with new and substantial fence.
TT TT The DWELLING. Barn. and stables viii
it'll. lie put in good order and the whole rented or
leased for term of years To 4 suitable tenant.
Apply TO GEO. d. 70" liz.
pe
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sep 2y-2awts
By 7. NJ. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

By Il. NJ. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
GALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
- Pursuant 10 decree of the County Court of
Alexandria County. Va, of the 9th day OF June,
1889 in the suit of kincheoe Bruin, plaintiffs,
against Thomas Coylc and others, defendants, the
subscriber. us Commissioner for the purpose, will
offer for sale, ut public auction, IN front OF the
MAYORS Office in the city Of Alexandria. Virginia,
on Safu,.luy HE 22d day ot O"iober, 1859, at IL
o'clock NJ. the following property:
A TRACT OF LAND, in the County Of
Prince William, Va, on the Orange Alexandria
Railroad near its intersection With Bull Run, con-
tanning about 227 Acres and 90 Poles-beng the
same tract of land which was conveyed by Wilmer
Mclean, and others, to Geo. u. Fuwle, and by the
latter conveyed to said Coyle-the exact metes and
bounds of which can be ascertained by consulting
either of said conveyances. About 20 acres of
this land is in cultivation, has been highly improv
cd and is very productive. The remainder is in
wood of fine growth which by its proximity to the
Railroad, can be readily converted into money
There is on the place large and commodous Barn
and Stable, nearly new, and built in the best man.
ner.
TERMS Ten per centum Of the purchase money
ia be paid in cash. the balance in three equal in
staments at six, twelve, and eighteen months
from the ,iay of sale. the deferred payments to be
secured by the bonds of the purchaser, with good
personal security bearing interest from date, and
the title to be retained till the purchase money is
fully paid. 5. FERGUSON BEACH,
aur l0-eots Commissioner.
Nis- The above sale Is postponed to "Wednesday,
the 9Th day of November, at the same hour, in
front of the Court House.
oct 24-eots S. F BEACH, Com'r.
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AUCTION SALES

By T. NJ. ACCOMMODATIONS
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF FOUR HUN
~ DRED AND SEvENTY-SEVENS SHARES
OF THE STOCK OF THE WASHINGTON AND
ALEXANDRIA TURNPIKE COMPAN1.-By
virtue of decree of the Circuit Court OF Alexan-
dria county, rendered on the 18th day OF May,
1859, in the suit of the alexandria and Washing
ton Railroad Company" complainant, and Fowie,
Suowden d Co. and others, and in the suit OF the
Mayor Board of Aldermen and Board Of Common
Council of the City of Washington, against the
Alexandria and Washington Railroad Company
and others. on cross bill, the undersigned Com
missioner will, on Tuesday, tie II d"y If Norc@-
her. 1859 al l2 o'ciock ~ in front Of the Mayors
Office in the City of Alexandria, sell at public auc-
ton, FOUR HUNDRED ASp SEVENTY SEVEN
SHARES Of TIE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA TURN
PIKE COMPANY The whole stock of this
Company is represented by 500 shares at 500 EACH
TERMs:-A credit of ninety days from day OF
sale, the purchasers giving their notes, with an
endorssr or endorscrs, approved by the under
signed, and payable at one Of the Banks in Alex
andra. WILLIAM IL. FOWLE,
oct dts Commissioner.
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WASHINGTON K CO.,
Grocery, Liquor and Commission Merchants,
No. IL North Union Street,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
A RE now receiving, per Steamship "Mount
n Vernon" and Schrs. - from Boston, New
York, and Philadelphia, their FALL STOCK Of
GROCERIES, AND LiQrORS to which they
invite tho attention of Farmers and Merchan.
generally.
10 hhds 4 bbls. P. R., NO. 4 Muscovsdo Sugars
- hhl> Crushed and Pulverized do
IS A. Il. Z. Coffee do
- boxes Loaf do
Il hhds 4 bbls p r.. ~ o. 4 Sugar House Moasses
% bhlS superior Golden Syrup
~ bags Green and light Rio Coffee
81 bags Maracaibo. Laguyra. Santos. and o. u.
Java and Mocha Coffee
81 half chc,,s Gunpowicr and Imperial Teas
% Young lyson and Black do
- boxes Aiamantne and Sperm Candles
80 Mould do
20 Toilet and Fancy Soap
30 CASTLE d.
20 Pearl Starch
- Assorted Candy
- bhS. cider Vinegar
10 tirrces fresh Rice
- coils .Iutc Rope
- dozen Painted Pals
~ nests Cedar Ware
- boxes Tobacco various brands part superior
iuu 900 CIGARS.
Si'NDRIES-Snuh.in Baddcrs. Jars and Bot
ties: Powder +. FF. FFF. in t.. and whole kegs,
and /. !. and | ID. Canisters; New ork and Bait
more Shot Grain Pepper: Ground do; Ground
Coffee; Pimento; Mace: Nutmegs; Cloves; CHINA
mon: Race Ginger premium Mustard; Salt Petre;
c Soda; Sal .Eratus, put up in boxes for retail
ing, in t, ], and ID. papers; Sal Soda; Yeast
Powders Corn Brooms Matches; Clothes Pins;
Fig Blue; Indigo; Chocolate; Mason's Backing
Shoe Brushes Maccaroni; 80 boxes assorted
lacks: Wrapping Irvine; Cotton Yarn; Wrapping
Paper: Letter do: Fine Il. 4. and Dairy Salt, in
small Sacks &C., I"., &C.. &c.
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &C.

HARDWARE, CUTLERY, HOl >tki.
II GOODS, FANCY SOAPS. PERI w.
&C., at 80, King street, Alexandra. Jun
CREIGHTON respectfully informs hi' i'l'"''
the public generally. that he ]. no" "A','h-
large and well selected stock OfGoODH Al ~
PRIZES, for CASH, or its equivalent. 'ih.' '''.'
out license a. an AuCTIoSEEE b., 'ar'i! h|
considerably increased by c1r,igum'hir a.'
wise, and he now Offers first rate ".''f'"'.
GOODS, 10 suit all cla..e.. G'nu'fY 'n'' "'
who deal for CASH. can obtain great ad''l ~
their purchases in such article. 4 ~ go.
We have for sae Locks, Hinge. screw '',
Traces, log and Halter Chains, shovel 'I"''
Forks, &C., in that line. u..
Bears Oil, Antique and Rose 81, H'i ~, /,
Cologne. Extract, Fancy Soap, g." iH s'.
iumery line. t.
Pins, Needles, Scissors, Shear, Iah'' '''
ct Cutlery, Andirons Shovel. and Tong Ij....
ing, Brushes, Stove Polish, and a thou'"''
articles not necessary 10 cnumerdte-IH
have almost every desirable article N ~! '..
Call and see for yourself, and don 'oit.
place, SO, King street, right on the corner
oct III
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FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES .
NORTHERN ASSURANCE C0Nr,y IOWA.,
ALEXANDRIA, AnENrA

HEAD OFFICE FOR rUG rSfrru>rgrr,
No. 81 South Wud S,,ct, Pb,lad.g,t.,
CAriTAL..".............
Paid up Capital and Surplus ........... ..lqtI'r.,
SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS
THIS old and responsible Company ir.,.
l. against loss or damage by Fire. s.ms., s....
description Of property, AMI offer, ii N,r.t.,.
and Others desiring insurance, the security - =
actual Capital Of 81. 29S, 500, for the wha.,a, vi
and for any liabilities beyond. the >haf,h,l5.-..
INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE. even H. tar,,,,..'
their entire fortunes. The Shareh,.8,r, ..,,.
about one thousand, and a. a tArs, r.-r....,
these persons Of great wealth. ~, Il. .. 81,
provisions exist for meeting every ra...a... ...
against the Company.
SUBJECT TO TIE LAWS OF TIE rNITrE
STATES.
In appointing an Agent for the ui'ci >,,,..
the Company has empowered hin '',u ar.r..r.
and accept any action or legal procc,i.u.. ,r,,,
tuted against or by said Cvmpany In !. 60.
manner as if the Company were CIri.rl,f..
Company established BY the law. d lie ina.
States, or any of the several State"
PROVISION FOR PAYMENT or Losses n
THE UNITED STATES.
A SPECIAL PERMANENT Fr>p ny ErtNrr,.,.
At rHE DISPOSAL o. THE AGENrhr Puutptlrg,
TO ENABLE HIN To ADJ II AM rRpN.rA s,,.,,,.
LOSSES, WITHOUT REFERENDL ." LuNauN
LIBERAL TO THE INSURED.
The uniform course of the Company b., alwa,,
been liberal one towards Policy Holders. N,n.t
claim has ever been disputed. and PROMPT r.y
ment of losses is standing rule, Darn. Il.
past year. losses exceeding Sj2-7uUu were p,.l
Losses paid as soon n the amount Is a,ccrt.irr
ANNUAL INCOME.
The Income of the Company j, Row about
DOT, 900, increasing gradually each year, shown.
that il has the confidence of the different COMM
mites in which business is done.
RATE OF PREMIUM.
The Rate of Premium will be moderate. ami In
all cases will be based upon the character II I'M,
owner or occupant, and the merits u the NIX
The conditions of Insurance are framed Wt,h ta.
greatest libcrality.
JAMES 7. CLOSE A.su.
re- Office in Exchange Block, on Kin stree,
sep 2S-lly
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BY T. NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

VALUABLE LOT FOR SALE.-ln execution
Y of Deed of Trust, bearing date June 9th,
$50. recorded amongst the land records OF Alex
andra county, Libcr =, No. B. folio % will offer
for SALE Mt Public Auction, N"pday, he2la d"y
Of SorcmJcr merit, at l2! O'Clock, =. w., in front
of the Court House, in the city Of Alexandria, that
valuable LOT OF GROUND, adjoining potomac
Lodge" situated on the West side of Columbus
street, and bounded as follows beginning on the
west side of Columbus street, at the distance OF
l76 feet inches from Cameron street, and run
ming thence southwardly with Columbus street 90
feet I inches to 10 feet ALLEYS thence westwardly
with said alley, paralelto Cameron street IL feet
5 inches, to a 90 feet alley; thence northwardly
with said alley parallel to Columbus street 90 feet
inches: thence caStwardly to the beginning, with
the use of said alleys, appurienant thereto.
TERMS One tenth of the purchase money will
he required in hand, the balance in three equal
payments at g. IL, and Is months; the deferred
payments to bear interest, and to be secured by
deed of trust or retention of the title.
oct 2l-eots LAW. b. TAYLOR, Trustee.
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GROCERIES, &c.
BLACkLOCK, MARSHALL & CO.,

DLAJkLOCk, MARSllALL Il w.,
Wholesale
Grocers, Liquor, and Commission Merchants,
Biack'ocks Whny, Aterundrin, Va,
TAVE RECEIVED, and arc still receiving per
IL steamer Mount Vernon, and the regular pack
cts from New York and Philadelphia, their PAIL
SUPPLY OF GROCERIES, LIQUORS, de-, DO,
to which they particularly call the attention of
Merchants. Farmers. and others. Fenam in part:
SUGARS.
so hhds P. r.. n. o., and Muscovsdo Sugars
70 bbls. Crushed and Pulverized
100 Z" A B and c Coffee
50 boxes Loaf
MOLASSES.
80 hhds P. r. and Sugar House Molas.ss
90 bbls. New Orleans
30 bbls Golden Syrup
COFFEE.
300 bags Light and Green Ris Coffee
loo Lasuyra, Santos, Marlcaibo Coffee
% 3" Old Government Java
% Mocha .
10 /" African
TEAS.
IS chests Guppowdcr Tea
80 " Imperial .
IS Young Hyson and Black do
CANDLES.
$50 boxes Mould Candles
100 {" Adamantine =
- Sperm
SOAP.
100 boxes Brown Soap
- Fancy and Toilet do
% - CASTLE do
SEGARS.
1000, 900 Segars, various brands
SUNDRIES.
100 boxes Pearl Starch: l25 boxes assorted
Candy: 20 tierces Rice: 80 bbls. Vinegar; IS coils
Jute Rope; 50 coils Hemp do; 100 doz. Painted
Pals; Grain Pepper; Ground do; Ground Coffee;
Mace: Pimento; Cinnamon; Race Ginger, Ground
do; Cloves; Nutmegs; Shot Powder; Snuff, IN
jars, bladders, and bottles; Mustard; Saltpete;
Sal !Eratus Carb. Soda; Sal Soda Yeast Pow
ders; Matches; BroomS; Indigo; Fig Blue Black
ing: Chocolate: Maccaroni: Backing Brushes;
Wrapping Irvine; Wrapping Paper, Letter do;
900 sacks q. A., Ashton, and Marshsll's Salt;
Dairy Salt; Grease; Prunes; Sardines; Fresh
Lobster Worcestershire Sauce; Pepper Sauce;
Cheese, &C., &c.
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PROFESSOR A. G. POLTI,

Gradn,t, Of the "Emirer'ity Of France"
OF THE Faculty Of Letters, and Of the Facul-
" ty Of Sciences in Paris, tenders his services
as teacher of French, Italian, and Ancient Lam
guages; also, of Painting and Drawing in their
various branches, viz: Mechanical, Topographic
cal. Pen and Ink, and Portrait Drawing.
lie refers with permission 10 Henry DANGER
field esq Francis l.. Smith. esq, John Burke,
esq. Benjamin Lambert. esq, and DR.. Francis j..
Murphy.
TERMS or TrirIoS.-Per quarter of q lessons.
private instruction. 10 one scholar Sl2: two schol
ar> Sl0: three scholars IS. Terms for larger
classes to he agreed upon. Apply at No. 10,
Fairfax street sep 23-2awtf
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IA FOR RENTING will rent either of the
ia:a. THREE STORY BRICK STORES sdjoin-
ing the store at present occupied by us. at the foot
of King street One fronts King street, and
runs back to Fayette, the other fronts Fayette and
the river. Immediately n the landing of the Ferry
boat running to the Maryland shore. Both arc in
the centre Of business. and very desirable I" Grain
and Flour Factors Gruccrs.
act I3-Imo WHEAT x BRO.
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ALEXANDRIA AGENCY OF THE NEW YORK
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

ACCUMULATED ASSETS OYER Sl.50OooO
PJ MURPHY. II u ul.yf...,..
CIV. CHANCELLOR. ". u.
l. LOUIS INNER, Is.af M ~ .a..'
TINTE profits Of this Company cnnrr 'NrIi.".
L to the benefit "f the assured, and ha'" a'''
aged not less than - per cent. per nnnum 90 ne
premium paid.
Forty per cent Of the premium loaned !" the %
surers without security. Form, Of Application o..
insurance, and any information respecting A. VII
be furnished, without charge hy aprIl~'w'
the agent. my -'"""
UNHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ~
i ALEXANDRIA, continues u insure aEla
Fro, generally in Town and Country a. h'rei"'"'r
on the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
ASrHOSr 7. GoSER. PRECEDENT.
William nrerory. Edward ;. H"uGh,
Robert Jainir.on, jaime, /. Smii,
Thomas X. Keith, Robert =. NI"r',
William II. Fowle, Thomas Wet "tl@."'
J Ohm III. Brent, ID. Il. smith
J John u. Daingerfeld,
c1s- Office hours from to ! }, and from = '"' =
o'clock. {. W. WATThE>. n"'rr.'iS
Office on King street, near 81. Asaph.
nov lO-dly
VNHE POTOMAC INSURANCE ,VMrANi
OF ALEXANDRIA" offers reliable ''H'
ance for such Fire and Marine nike u 'h't m'l ''
ceiye ut their Office. No. II. Fairfax .trrrt
BOARD or DIRE'ToE>
Presidcnt.~-D BOW SWIM.
Robert ;. Ashby, VIM. \. Mrlc's''
CT. Lee, \. Bou.h.
B. Barton, Levi. J, hr1.'.
fehl2-tf i. y. POWELL, Secretary
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ESTAU RANT
TIME SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his
i friends, and the public, that he is now pre-
pared to furnish them with all the DELEGATES
OF THE SEASON, such as
OYSTERS, GAME, &C.,
in manner not to be surpassed by any other
establishment in the country. His house has been
rc,iited in the most exquisite and beautiful style,
by the best artists to be found. and for neatness
and elegance will compare with any in this vicinity.
The whole being under his own supervision, he cam
with confidence in his own skW and ability, pro-
mise all who may fay or him with a call a guaran
tee that they shall not be disappointed.
ROBERT T0MLIN, M. 80 Royal-st.,
oct calm lnnrs south OF City untr
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BY 7. NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

i. W.
HANDSOME FARM FOR SALE.-By vir-
II tue of deed of trust from 5. }. Saunders
and wife, TO the undersigned, dated the lst Of Sep
tembcr. 1854, and duly recorded. | will ohcr Tor
sale, by auction. on Saturday, the 3D. day q Sep
t,mJer merit. at o'ciock 4. w.. in front Of the
Mayors Office, in the town Of Alexandria the
tract Of land in Fairfax county, called CRAC MEX
HALL, with sundry other tracts adjacent thereto,
containing together about TWO II ADKED AND
FIVE ACRES. Said lands lie about three miles
from Alexandria. south of Hunting Greek, and on
the road from Alexandria TO Mount Vernon.
f. There are commodious BUILDINGS on
sale. iiy SO-eotdl B. BARTON, Trustee.
may- The above sale is postponed to Saturday,
October 22d, al l2 o'clock W., or Immediately af-
ter the sale by S. L. Beach, Trustee.
sep 5-2awts b. BARTON, Trustee.
nc" The above sale is further postponed to
Wednesday,. the 4M dnycf NoreD'ber, at octocS,
w. in front of the Court House.
Oct ol-eots b. BARTON, Trustee.
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pITOSPHDRIC ACID,

I7TVN7 nF7TII0 II CTT7,
And other animal organic matter, yielding ammo
mia sufficient to produce immediate abundant crops,
besides substantially enriching the soil. 1t can
be freely used without danger Of burning the seed
or plant by coming in contact with it, as is the
case with some other Fertilizers retaining great
degree of moisture it causes the plant to grow in
a healthy condition, and as experience has proved,
FREE OF INSECTS.
For orders in any quantity (Which will be prompt
" attended to- or pamphlets containing full par
ticulars Of analyses and tests of Farmers apply to
JOHN L. SARDI, Agent.
No. IS South-Street, cor Of Wall street. y. y.
The undersigned have been appointed Agents
for the sale of this GUANO in Alexandria, and
and have Il cargo now on hand
WM. ii. FOWLE ( son,
oct l3-3mo No. 4 South Wharves
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BY T. NJ. McCoRMICK-Arcr

BY I. Nj. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-In execu-
Y ton of deed Of trust, bearing date July LIST,
1856. recorded amongst the land records of Alex
andria County, Liber s., No. 2. Folio %, | will
otter for sale. at public auction, ." N""d"y, me
2lsi doy Of Norsmder H.rt, az u 0'ciocE, W.. In
front Of the Court House, in the city of Alexan-
dria. that very valuable farm called "MORNEN,
situated on "Four Mile Run" in the County of
Alexandria, adjoining the lands of Edward Dain-
gertield esq, Sewell i. Corbet, and others, five
miles from the city of Washington three miles
from Alexandria, and within TIVE hundred yards of
the Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad.
The tract contains 272 ACRES, (about IS acres
in wood) and is well watered, there being several
springs upon tone never failing near the house,
and another within fifty yards OF the barn. The
lrA improvements consist Of BRICK Dwell
- LING HOUSE, containing eight rooms. a
brick office. ice house, and servants house, and
large barn, 81 by "a feet. with good stahns un-
ierneath The land is well adapted 10 the growth
OF wheat. corn. and grass. Possession will be
given on the first day Of January next.
TERMS --One-tenth Of the purchase money will
be required in hand, the balance in three equal
payments. al G. Il. and IS months; the deferred
payments to hear interest. and secured by deed OF
trust, or retention of the title.
oct 2l-eotS LAW. =. TAYLOR, Trustee.
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SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
COHPi y \.
ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA
CAPITAL OVER $50. 900 DOLLARS

AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING.
The Charter Of this Company offers more A,ura-
Bile advantages to the farmer and others, than aus
Company chartered in the State by iu.uuus
With or without premium note If the arp,aui
prefer, he can pay tho full amount Of the premium
in cash, or by edecting cash insurance Tor ~
years, the insured saves one eighth 81 the amount
he would otherwise have 10 pay: or by bcromtuga
member, and giving small premium note, tny H..
sured saves nearly one-half Of the amount charged
by Stock Companies, when insuring from year !.
year. This is the advantage resulting irom tie
combination Of the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire. on the 18th day d
March, 1884, since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members Of the Company, and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased our business during the past year w. feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed mon
the Company thus far. and for it, hatterlng pro-
poets of future usefulness. The Drector. hole
and believe, that. by prudence, caution. and nsh
system of economy. they will establish Tor tns
Company reputation for chcapncss and ,ariy
not surpassed by any Company in the l State,
All differences in settlement Of losses, may l.
determined by three dSintcr.>trd arbitrator. ~ tie
County where such loss happened. to be- mutu,.y
chosen by the insured and th" Company.
DIRECTORS:
n. w. Thomas. T. u. Robertson.
Edward Sangster, James l. Close
DR.. X. IL. Stabler. Thoma, I. Hill,
Christopher Neale, W. ID. Massey
p. ID. Lipscomb, X. ii. Carter
Silas Biglow, Vim. Wright,
w. M. Turner, X. +. Lester.
A. X. Blskey, ). L. Stuart.
OFFICERS:
II. W. Thomas, Pres't. Thomas 7. Hill. Tn'r'
7. B. Robertson,N .Prcs't VIM Wright, >errciar'
JAS. 7. CLOSE, Actuary 4 General Agenh
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