Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-03
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kinSale, October .Sth. 1919.
I PIANOS.
| LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
PIANOS IN THE COUNTRY
GOLD MEDALS
IN FOUR SUCCESSIVE YEARS
At tho Maryland Institute, besides first premiums
At the Fairs in Philadelphia. Washington and
Richmond.
TESTIMONIALS OF EXCELLNCE
FROM
sTRAK0sCH.
and Il. SATTER.
A. also from some of the most eminent Professors
and Amateurs in The country.
WILLIAM kNABE 4 CO.,
Nos. !. ). and !, NORTH EUTAW STREET,
BALTIMORE,
would respectfully invite the attention of the pub
lie IL their we'll assorted stock OF
GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO FoRTES,
Which, for beauty OF finish power and sweetness ot
tone and elasticity of touch, have been by judges,
pronounced unrvalled. Every Piano guaranteed
for five years and privilege of exchange granted
ut any time within six months, if not entirely sa
tisiactorv
Term. liberal 4 call is respectfully solicited
before purchasing elsewhere.
PIANOS taken in exchange hired and repaired.
WILLIAM kNABE Il co.
Baltimore, sep 26-dly
4 GENCY FOR HIRING OFT NEGROES.
n Tile undersigned offers his services To the
pablic a. a Hrer OF Negroes. An experience OF
several wears. together with general acqua!n
lance with the merchants, miers ,tpbacconists and
business men of the city Of Richmond, enables
him confidently TO assure all who NAY be inclined
10 employ him, that they can expect to secure
through him the best prices from the most respon-
,ihle men, and prompt payment al all times.
All servants entrusted 10 my charge will be at.
ientively looked after during tho year. and cspe.
raliy IN cases Of sickness. Attached to my office
are one or two roons-tn he used 10y the servants
until homes are obtained for them. In word.
every care and attention will be bestowed which
the most thoughtful could suggest
~" All hires collected quarterly.
LUCIEN LEWIS.
Office Oh Franklin ST., in Metropolitan Han.
Richmond, Virginia.
Richmond. oct 22--co2ms
DXCnANGE AND BANKING HOUSE OF
II (. ". PtRCELL d. CO.. Ri"Lm"nd, Va
We offer our services 10 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, prepared to make liberal
advances on Stock till sold. Our charges will be
in the country Tor The purchase of Virginia State
Bank and every description OF Stock. at the cur
rent market rate without any charge OF commsslon.
Orders by mail, either FOR the purchase or sale
of any security. will meet with our prompt attcn-
ton. and will lie attended to On a good terms as
though the parties sending were present.
{. W. PURCELL 4 co.
Richmond Va. nov +-wly
NyoTICE.-The partnership heretofore existing
IN between the subscribers, under the style of
GEORGE " SHACKLETT a CO., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent, b. {. Shncklett hav-
ING purchased the entire interest of George W.
Shackett in the concern.
L. c SlIACkLETT.
GEO. W. SHACkLETT.
Piedmont, Oct. %. lS59--eo2w
CARD.-Having purchased the interest Of
N q. w. Shacklett. in the late firm Of GEO. W.
SuACKLETI X CO., will continue the bust
ue.s at the same place, where | will lie pleased 10
receive the patronage Of the friends OF the late
firm. and the public generally.
&c. SHACKLETT.
Piedmont, Fauquer Couu,y. Va. oct 22-eo2w
MOOR MATS AND RUGS.-Just received
per steamer Mount Vernon and for sale
3 bales, comprising great variety of novelties
in superior English and Irish made Cocoa
DOOR MATS. They are very heavy,
strong, durable, and cheap.
Also 10 dozen elegant Velvet Rugs in medium
sire.
dozen elegant Velvet Door Mats, all entirely
new in style, very reasonable in price
CLAGETT x DODSON,
Dealers in all kinds Of Furniture Dry Goods.
Washington. l-eV6t
TSTRAY HORSES.--Was taken up on Friday
ia morning Oct 18th. one Roam HORSE, three
white feet, black name and TAIL about years old
Also. BAY MARE. blind in right eye, small
snip on nose. The owner j, requested 10 prove
property pay charges, and take them away.
SAMUEL CATS, West End.
nov t-ao3tH
INlRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF Alley
IL ANDRIA-A somi-annual dividend of -four
per cent on the capital stock Of this Company
hus beeu declared, payable 10 the Stockholders OF
their legal representatives, aud after Thursday
the Bird inst. I. W. WAIILtS, Secretary.
nov l--co2w
TURS. FURS.. FURS,..-Just received BY
the steamer Mount Vernon. another assort-
m,ut OF Ladies and Childrcn'> FURS, direct from
the man utacturer, and not auction goods.
nov . JOHN I. EVANS.