Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.
The GrBERNAToRIAL ELECTION The off
cial returns from l39 counties, give an ag-

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Sor Goggin 69,3+4
Letcher's maj in l39 counties 1898
There are IL more counties to be heard
from officially, viz: Boone, Brooke, Buchan-
an, Clay, Craig, Elizabeth City Essex, King
George, Lancaster, Louisa and Wyoming
Reported maiorities in these counties to be
heard from Except Clay and Wyomng) are
for Letcher $50, for Goggin 397 or l39 more
for Letcher Therefore the majority in the
State for Mr.. Letcher may be estimated at
about $40. In our next country issue We
hope To be able to give the official vote in full.
Rich. Eng.
The CRoPs.--A recent visit to the South.
western counties of Virginia has enabled us
tojudge for ourselves Of the prospect of the
coming harvest. With the exception Of the
crops of corn in Montgomery, Pulaski and
Wythe counties, which were injured by the
late frosts, the prospect for an abundant yield
of all the staple products of the State was
never better. Tue wheat, in particular, from
Lyuchburg all the way to the Tennessee
line, seems to he as full and promising u
crop as was ever seen at this season of the
year We noticed some fields in Bedford
and Roanoke counties, that are we'll worth
the trouble of visit from the Scaboard to
behold. Below Lynchhurg there is some
rust upon the leaves of the wheat, but we
did not hear from any one the opinion that
there was yet positive injury to the crop.
West of Lynchburg, We heard Of nothing
that was injurious to the wheat crop, and
while the fly" and worm" have yet an
opportunity to make their destructive nj
tacks, they must come soon to do much
harm ~ many fields are already changing
color under the ripening influence Of the
summer sun.-PetersbUy Int.
Masonic CELEBRATION. The cornerstone
of handsome new Masonic Lodge was laid
last afternoon, by the fraternity Of Rich
mond. on 18th street Union Hill. This
Lodge is to he erected by the llenrico Union
Lodge, No. 80.
The Richmond Commandery of Knights
Templar, on horseback under their Captain
General, Sir John F. Regnault, attended i'll
full regalia. as an escort to the other Lad-
ges of Masons The whole effect was of a
highly attractive nature, and ESPECIALLY the
peculiar ceremonies of the Masans on these
occasions Of laying corner-stones for Masonic
Lodges May the building prove to be one
of brotherly love, for the great architect
teaches that ye shall love one another
Rjch Eng
VIRGINIA AND KENTUCKY RAILRoAD.--The
Abingdon Democrat says: This work is in
precarious condition. All operations on
the line are suspended. and from the best
information we can gather, are likely to re-
main SO, unless the people of the counties
through which it is to pass will hestir them
selves and take stock in it. The Board Of
Public Works will not pay another dollar
towards the improvement except as stock Is
taken and cash paid in.
Tie "Mumps" are raging in Petersburg as
an epidemic.
NEW BOOKS FOR THE YoUNG.-The
N True Mamma; Come TO Jesus; Seek Christ
early; Lowest thou me; : cents each
Important Questions; Christ alone; Our Heaven
IL Father This do in Remembrance OF me; The
Great Comforter; The Better Land; Welcome to
Jesus; 10 cents each.
Alice Russell; The Walter family; Harry buTne,
20 cents each.
Pilgrims Progress; Basket Of flowers Wings
and Stings; Our Father who art in Heaven; Stories
from history: The Heavenly Jerusalem: The Story
Book of wonders; IS cents each.
Truth is always best; The story Of needle; Jo-
seph and his brethren; Old friends with Few frees;
40 cents each.
II. y. - oil
fight; The Better way; Seed time ANA hGT"est, or
Sow we'll and reap "e; 50 cents each.
Patience to work and Patience to wait; the
English boy in Japan; Ruined cities of the East;
The Early life of old Jack. sea tale; OLD Jack
the Man of Wars Man; Doing Good; Is cts. each
Just received and for sale by
iel5 JOHN IL. pARRoTT.
NOTICE TO CITY TAX PAIERS.-City Tax
~ PAYERS are notified that they save Eight
per cent by paying their bills in full, on or before
the 25th Of this month (jane,) or Six per cent if
paid hy July lst. Bills will b. ready for delivery
h. Monday. June Doth Office open from A. Nj
to P. NJ in Market House Building.
JOHN A. FIELD, Colec'r. I'd Sd Wards.
WM H. SMITH, " lst& 4th
je l5-tistJuly
GUNNER GOoDs.-BRYAN ADAMS haze
- lust received the following GOODS, which
a. heavy Brown Shirtings
Blcached Cottons from G! to i24 cents
Calicoes. Ginghams, Lawns
Brown Linen Duck, Linen DriiiinGs
Lace Mantllas, large and handsome
Blue Denims, Shifting Stripes, OSnsturgs, DC.
jei5 -
GLASS JARS, for putting up all kinds OF
" Fruit and Vegetables, which are much cheap
er than tin, and have the advantage Of always be-
ing as good rs new. Fruit put up in these Jars
will be free from any taste Of tin. For sale by
ie IS II. COOK & CO.. Sarepta Hall.
FISH-2GO bbls. Newfoundland No. Herrings
II and AleTives for sale by
10 IL I. A. BREWIS.
VITARREN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS,
w WARREN CovSTr, VA.-This pleasantmoun-
tain retreat was opened on the 18th OF May,
1859 The conductors will possess eminent ad-
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