Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-27

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cent intelligence from Dam NJ. 1, induces
the belief that the effects Of the late rise in
the river at that point will be considerably
less serious than was at first supposed. Tie
depth of the damage done To the one hun
dred and fifty feet Of solid stone work, Is now
thought To lie comparatively small, and 1t is
hoped, therefore, that, both in respect to
time and money, only fraction of what was
supposed 10 be needed for repairs Will be
really required. On the eight and nine
mile levels. this side of lIarper's Ferry, the
breaks were sufficient to keep back the pas
senger packets, which did not arrive at
Georgetown all last week: day or two
more will, nevertheless, suffice 10 Put an end
to these interruptions Int.
Thos Hawkins, who was seriously wound
ed on the 9Th of August, by several blows in
hicted upon his head and body with ham
mer by Henry Funk, died at the residence
of his father near the old race course on
Thursday last \ post mortem examination
was made by Dr. Snyder, and coroners in
quest held for the purpose of the more GER
tainly determining the cause of his death.
Yesterday morning. at II very early hour,
"A female infant, apparently only a few hours
old, supposed 10 be = mulatto, was found ut
the corner OF Washington and Olive streets,
wrapped up in parcel Of old rags. twas
alive when found ana c0lored woman took
it in charge - Gco,ycto~n carr. Tie VAST
| nyt"n StGr.
TIE STEAMSHIP MnvNr VERNON sailed
Yesterday evening. for New York, with 4
good freight and fifteen passengers from this
city, and several from the District
Another Tournament by the Sons of Malta,
is proposed To be held in the National Wash
ington Monument square, in Washington,
the proceeds To be applied 10 the Monument.
PATENT OFFICE REpoRTs.-We have seve-
raj copies Of Patent Office Agricultural re-
ports. that farmers and those Interested can
have 10y calling or sending for them.
TuuRSAMENT-Thc Tournament ut Fair
| fax Court House, takes place Ia day.
NEW BUukS.--rhc Constitutional History OF
| IN the Presbyterian Church of the United States
of America, by Charles Hodge, b. d., Professor in
the Theological Seminary, at Princeton, \. j.,
| Part l., 1905 to l74l, price 81.
The Glory of the House Of Israel, or tho He
hrew's Pilgrimage 10 the Holy City, comprising II
picture of Judaism in the century which preceded
the advent Of our Saviour by Frederick Strauss,
Sl.2j.
N.,r EngiiM observation-disclosures 10 Work and
! Patience Ia Wait, hy Marion +. Weir, author "i
! "H"li,uy AT the Cottage. :, cents Masters aud
| Workmcu, a Tale for the Times, by Sarah H. Il.
Patterson - cents The English Boy in Japan,
ar the pcrils and Adventures Of Mark Eaiics,
among the Ruins Priests, and People OF that sin
| yular Empire, with illustrations, - cents Olt
Jack i Man-nf- Wars Man, by the author of "Pe-
ter the Whalcr," "Bluc Jackets &c. 70 cent?.
THE Lani %, Scott Abbottsford, the county
| of the Tweed and its tributaries, aud II. Mary
Loeb, one of NELSON'S Hand Book for Tourists. :
illustrated with his beautiful Oil colored "Nicws,
ST. Just published, and for sale by
sep q ROBERT BELL.
lust PUBLISHED LETTERS I" an Episc"p"-
sJ Enn. on he Oriy'0. Hi,t"y, and O"ctr'"e 81
III. B,"k Of Commoa Prayer. by Augustin Bedc,
| III sol. II mo. cloth. price - cts.
| Although many excellent works of controversy
have been Published in reference to PruicsidniiSm
| in general. yet there is none among them when
fully meet. the prctcusionS of that particular form
| of Professionalism, known III England rs Anglican
ism. and in this country Episc"paani>m. A
| this system differs i'll many respects from other
forms of Professionalism and rs il u protested by
4 large and influential body in this country, It's
peculiar assumptions require special examina,
| rion and discussion from the Catholic Polemc.
| The work now offered to the public is designed to
| supply thi. dcsidcratun.
| For sale by JAS. EAlN lSLE SUM-
| s.p27 No. - Kng-Street.
rI,l.RKIsH GLOSS FOR TIE HAlR.-An
! ELEGANT dressing for the Hair, superior n an
inyisoratur and Regeneration preventing lis failing
out or turning grey-is highly pertumcd, and i,s
use imparts "A natural rich dark color Pricc 20
cr>. Prepared by DIR. Il. IL. SiAbhhh'
| sep 81 Chemist. no. l'' h'hs-Succ''
/ SSEYMOURS GUANO Axp WHEAT DRILLS.
/ - Jus, received by Steamer from sew York,
a further supply If these DRILLS, and Tor salc
upon accommodating terms, by ,,r,n,
DKAYTON G. MEADE
sen - No. IL, Fairfax street.
I PIANOS.
A,RGEST ASSORTMENT OF
PIANOS ~ THE CITY,
GOLD MEDALS
IN FOUR SUCCESSIVE YEARS
Al the MARYLAND Institute. besides first premiums
At the Fairs in Philadelphia. Washington and
Richmond.
/ TESTIMONIALS OF ENCELl,NCE
I PROM
( TIiALBERG,
STRAkOSCH,
and C.. SATTER.
/ A. also from some Of the most eminent Professors
and Amateurs in the country.
WILLIAM KNABE CO..
| NJ. 1 !, and = NORTH EITAW STREET,
would respectfully invite the attention "t the pub
liz tn their well assorted stock OF
! GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO FoRTES,
which for beauty OF finish. power aud sweetness OF
tone aud elasticity nf touch. have been, by Judges
pronounced unriyallcd. Every Piano guaranteed
for i've years and privilege a! exchange granted
a., any tine within six months II not entirely Sa-
/ tisfactnry. -. +,
/ Term, liberal. 4 call is respectfully solicited
/ bctor. purrlras iIlg elsewhere.
! PIANOS taken IN exchange, hirc'l md repaired
WILLIAM kNABE CO.
Bntimore sep 26-dly
PROFESSOR A. G. P0LTI,
| Gya,irnte ., hs "tn'rcr"ty 81 i'"Hr,:
or TIE Faculty OF Letters. and Of The Farns
/ " ty of Sciences in Paris. tenders ms services
| us teacher of French Italian, and Ancient Lou