davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1859-02-18

"J J. Il. Green, the reformed gambler, il
ieeturing just now in Chicago. Green is man
Of very limited 2cquirements, IL without polish
or re6nements. bur still has managed 10 build
himself q vide spread reputation. such IS it it,
He il the reupted author OF thEea OF four works
Of interest, bat the rtaE author, We believe, Of
none. 1t afl evenis, ne know TINT ten years
ago be was indebted to one OF the present edi.
tofs of the Davenport Gdsetts for 8ssistance in
preparing = work Of his for the press, which
debt remains to this day unsstiahed. Green
may, at this time, bo proper man to deliEer
moral lectures, but when We last saw him he
was certaiulY magnificent "humbug."-
Hound City Emporium
1t has been abont fourteen years Since NC
wrote or revised Green's life. 1t certainly
nttdfd revising as much AZ any life We ever
knew. Indeed, before We closed his written
life. We felt "reilahfe confidence" that WH
should never be paid for the dismal taak by
misplaced! Although Green il humoug, he
ID by no .neans gr<<s.-Daptnport 0astft<.
This man Green is or bas been until recently
Ing our citizens that be "kuev t1ick or two''
at cards, but the trick attempted Of securing
gEatuitous advertising BY abusing the nevspa-
pers was wherein he failed. We doubt il be
has appeared before q Chicago audience eince
his present visit without pouring visls Of wrath
upon the newspapers in general, and ourselves
in particular. alleging that Ne were bought up
be the Gamblers. Bosh! Mr. Green, if card
playing hsd no other. eril than By ita reaction
maintaining you st The public expense, it we're
abundant reason why cards should be dscsrded.
If th4ze we're no other reason why card playing
were On evil than thkt men chest at cards, Of
course private Lessons By the acute Ar. Green
would 60 largely towards meadiug the morality
OF the practice. There il better reaaou Why
gambling should be abandoned aud discpuntcn-
hnced, and il il one which does not need the
experience past, or the experience present, Of
Green, save, possibly. as a ~ "fearfu4 iastons~"
, 1859-02-18

malt! Malt! malt!
10 0fA1i BU. No ! CANADA BAR
lOaVUO LY MALI. !s eot. Nd fer ssle BY
WHITNEY / K1hBALL.
fAk q
, 1859-02-18
THE CITY.


The Republican voters Of the cl:y Of CLicsgo are
auestel n.as in .htr 1espetT: Eard. al tue plaea
H. rena..er des'gna ed. WEDNESDAY ths I'D day Of
February, Atsx O'Clock H.. for the selection Of Dele
gates Convention 10 held for the nom natIo7 Of
candidates B.. vtted for BY the city large the
s7inE Ma Gu Municipal H~co1. AID far the nomination
Of candidates for sreet Commsinner to be chosen by
Delegates fo teI respective Dy1sIons and for canld-
for Aldermen sud Cousbles in the several Ward1.
The uee{ III Will he called 10 oder BY the Ward Con-
mitteet ii TX O'clock precisely.
The nregatel to le Convention are apportioued u
follows:
, 1859-02-18
LOCAL MATTERS.

:, RtNoTAI.-Tappan he's removed to No. 1oe
Randolph street. near Desfbosu. where viii
greatly increased tao,.lis,es for mauufacturino.
md expenses zedar.ed fully 6tty per cent, be il
determined to n. ke it the iatesrst Of all to ex-
tend to him liberal share OF their patronage
10 nns clothing and ordered work, to which he
dsvotes espf clal attention.
, 1859-02-18
ITO BUILDERS, OWNERS, d R00FERs
%qAUAAa M0AKfEF op1
CorruRated Roofing,

fhls nsx nt1dA ~ axtsnd!e1 ia - e1eeh "a othsr
che4pes 1 md Ta&eF pEoof Ind aGo3 4 lnnS q tAs
hslaaF. saeo tet9s tae ratSs Of 4asRfsa<s u ~
04R&
1apecnen u 14Il 4 plans a. The va!oes Makhnap u
pe1n&h o.. ON be eeen hv csIpk q ~ nes Of III
&hcEotK 1HRHn4e ou1PAny, ~ 8Q14d AAkE 8x1V&.
dhlcHeo. no6 bkS8iT 4, KpWAku2 AxWE
, 1859-02-18
, . o, 90 orth

CHOICEST CLOTHING L FURNISHING fo0ns
Ever offered Ia this MARKET
cenx!t4nx Of Men and Boys psn,. V.,t. md co.. ~
Txey deasrption to<<thsr xitb Wooten linen sn siI
Haeefe shHt: oo9.oma. Collar. Nec k.r1rs HardkeT-
o. which viii de sold 10 Tho highest odisr ,or cun :s
%. !estTt: G. L. KEITH BoN,
--!s.4S go y Aueso
70 PARTNERSHIP EUTICE.-TuE UE-
~ der lgued have this day s,-,ue.l -o-p.r,ner.hln
under The name Of HILL & SwA3EY. ~ the pn4,
Hu1tne1A HrlR4TIt I'll sf"~A"ts
Galc4xo. IAu. =. Ia59 hAHUkL 5WAakY.
, 1859-02-18

III UuSE< AND IUT TUB HSALE SITUATED
ILL On th4 en9aes Of Wood 4ud Warren streets In tho
NR Nyiann. near unlon Pask oecapted by l. r H41-
ward The hone nev. hoIlt q brick two HosIe1 and
ohesTatarJ: finished d The aosk tasalonahs manner
With III tho modern huproveme0t$-11A<hle f3AQtel4
x17t<a H., &c-Wuud b d9hfAh!e res!deuee. Tbe
hs axuax " oae h9oeEed ana sxeat..seven fert
ve7 ehe1r-ap e1uN dae tho whole Of the purchase
noSY xs1 rtatn On nozsaea % II md other property
6ouhsed re es1ie securities having 1evssaI yeass 10
nm 4ppN 70 =, BaRkEx- 2: 9. eez No slay. o. -
, 1859-02-18
L31RST. GLASS DWELLINGS, FOB SALE
TIE TWO TIRT-CLAs5 DWELLINGS
NoH beInx Ere4e9,

Anatobs finished May IT. These houses 40 sxt6 teet
thfne stu!tea !i!h haeement Milwaukee brick hout
hu Ind to be hoishad "a the bek 1ne lot3
IN tee4 deep 70 A Ae7 and will hAve FOOD httck BAN
taalo14 mxy o4 desired,
THm. .f.Voranle. Apply % DR. BRAIaARD. G Mssk
&se4*. hoa 70 10 O'clock 4. II, iab
, 1859-02-18

DETURNED.-DR.H HUBBELL Is HAPPY
%, 10 tafosu his numerous friends and patrons that
hE has rst te'utoad from ut N kTopo knd hAyaF,
Vhc tbe1s vted of tho principal ros7tts Of thA4
fsIties III a.as Requiring the best xiii In Aesa and
8uf lcal nr4ckaet- odlce - RAndotphA tA4B cll9 I'M
, 1859-02-18

MONEY LOANED ON CITY REAL. E3-
lf1 7A17 Securities. Ao.tz1seA TzuA Deeds DoatA
etockA BuAne1 Na&0 aod III coed ne9ottAhlr see9rt-
- boakht I'D sold Of Depoas a1d Cheeks
Of T. &, tWn, Brother Johaston- purchased for cRah
= tha highest nafket nstoa. peAaa II uuaaA Wlseou:
Au and Iowa AadA improved fae,& suburban ots and
City Real Ika&a. 0nee No. d beeond noor) Henopotl~
aAn Block of Randolph Aad Laa.lIs ~ Chlcaso
1a3h&k9 IN w. DAFtDHOH.
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Esz.ssssss
~(TT3s 49, -
SRI
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Fire at Norfolk.

NORFOLK, Sept. "A destructive fire &C.
CURED about > o'clock this morning, destroy
ipr Mechanics Hall and six large stores
The loss is nearly $4,000, considerable in
srrance on the buildings. The Excelsior
Minstrels lost $4,000: Bonneau's panorama
of Celestial Empire, $1,000, on which there
was no insurance. The stores were occupied
BY Cowdery, De Bree & Co., druggists; Geo.
W. Farrant 4 Co., merchant tailors; Temp
kins' furniture warerooms; Walters & Co.,
paper hangers; Peppers restaurant; Peddle's
restaurant: and Ullman's shoe storc-all Of
which were partially insured.
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MARRIED.

At the Methodist Episcopal Church, in this city,
by the Rev. Is. n. Brown, on Wednesday, the 9th
instant, Mr.. X. HENRY, of Winchester, Va, to
Miss JANE Z. HUTCHINGS, of this city.
Winchester papers, please copy.l
On Thursday, September lst, 1859, at the resi-
dence of John I. walker, jr., Chesters Gap, War
rem county, Va, by the Rev. W. q. Lumpkin,
MOSES NELSON, of Frederick county, Va. to
Miss ELIZABETH HAINES formerly Of Rap
pahannock county, Va
In Concord, Mass, August II, by Rev. 5. ii.
Angler, of South Maiden, JAS l.. PENNlMAN,
Esq, Of Alexandria, Va, and Miss MARIA d.
UOSMER of Concord.
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RvNARKS.-Thc market Tor breaas'un' WINS
-, with very light offerings and small transac-
lions. There was nothing OF moment a0ins In
r,.n, and prices remain without change There
fair demand for Wheat, at an advance In bet
,,,oy,li,ic., and all offered yesterday was readily
,,Ls, u, leS@l.6c for fair to good, and lSoe' for
r,ius though not strictly; sales OF rod at ll'@
~, for fair to good. There were no sales OF Corn
..ro-,,s on Change, and prices were unchanged.
Rrs i. firm Il, 75c., and in demand Oats IN fair
.n.,r;,v ., S.lc., but very few offering. Timothy
s..J $685.. hut not brisk.
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NOTICE.

TIME UNDERSIGNED would inform his Gus
/ toners and the public, that no is receiving
from New York. by Schrs Rebecca, A. and +.
Baker, Yorktown, and Mott Bedell, large and
general assortment of first quality GROCERIES,
consisting in part of the finest and medium grades,
Gunpowder Young Hyson, and Black TEAS,
fresh importation; pure Mustard and pure ground
Spices put up expressly for my trade, with my
own label, and warranted pure; fine Havana Sc
CARS, English Pickles and Sauces. Olive Oil. "i
tho best quality imported; Sardines, Anchovies,
Preserves of all kinds and Of superior quality to-
rether with all articles usually kept in first class
Grocery. Tsep 81 }. +. DOUGLASS:
DlSSOLUTION OF C0-PARTNERSHlP.-
- The co partnership heretofore existing be-
tween N. A. HALL and JOHN W. HARPER, at
Upperyillc, Va, was, the first day OF August
last. by mutual consent dissolved. Either party
is authorized to use the name OF the firm In settling
the business.
All persons indebted to the late firm are earnest
" requested to come forward and settle their ac-
counts, &C. The business will be continued in the
name of HALL, HARPER & co.
We take this opportunity t" return our thanks
to our customers. and the public generally, for the
liberal patronage heretofore extended, and solicit
a continuance OF the same To the new firm.
HALL 4 HARPER.
-
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A L II A N A c
1859.
n Rim Is LIST
PORT OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 4

ARRIVED.
Brig Russian, Driukwater, City Point, to I. J.
Mehsfey.
Schr America, Jones, Baltimore, bridge timber
to Alexandria. Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad
Company.
Schr. L. II. Culpeper, Sawyer, Elisabeth City,
shingles to Smoot. Uhler 4 Co.
Schr. May Flower, Strong, Windsor, plaster to
CaIenove / Co.
Schr. Mary and Ann, Flowers, Blue Banks,
wheat to Thomns Perry.
sChr. wetpluin, Saunders, Nanjemoy, wheat to
Thomas Perry
schr. Eleanor, Johnson, Piscatawsy Creek,
wheat and rye to Blackjack, Marshall i Co.
Schr. J ii. D. Smoot. Board, Pennington, wheat
to Blackjack Marshall 4 Co.
Schr. Caroline. Hatton, Plantersville, wheat and
corn to Blackjack, Marshall & Co.
SAILED.
Steamship Mount Vernon, Smith, New York, by
POwle 4 CO.
sehr Emcline Chester. -, Providence, by
/. J. Mehaaey.
Schr. A. X. Mckenzie, Bradford, Ncwburyport,
by 7. j. Mehaaey
sthr. Harriet, Young, Boston, by Borden Min
ingCo.
MEMORANDA.
s'hrs. Saunders, Wyman, hence at Boston, Srd
INST: James X. Stroup, Corson, do, Alb inst.
sears, Minerva, Brooks, and Francis Elmer,
SMITH hence ut Providence, Bird inst; Expedite,
beeee do, lth inst.
schr Minnesota, Baker, from this port, for Bos-
Ion, passed Holmes Hole, Srd inst.
Sehr Alex. Henderson, Ketchum, for Washing
lon, eEdat Philadelphia, 9Th inst.
Nhr Only Daughter, Falkenburg, hOnos at
Sonerset 2ud inst
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Iater from California,

ST.. LOUIS, Sept. THE overland mail
from San Francisco on the 10Th has arrived.
The town of Eallecito, in Calaveras coun-
ty WAS destroyed by fire on the 10Th.
An Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Convcn-
tion was to be held ut San Francisco on the
Goth Sept, and all the Pacific States and
Territories were 10 be represented.
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c000 REWARD.-Ranaway from my farm
SLUU pear Warrcnton. on "Wednesday night

GS00 REWARD.-Ranaway from my farm
SSUU near Warrcnton. on Wednesday night
last. the 2ith day of August, my negro man
DANIEL, aged about 25 years. In height, Dan
el is about tve feet eight or nine inches, stout
built and very broad and heavy through the chest
and shoulders. His weight | should suppose TO
he about $50 pounds. In color, Daniel is IL light
black, and when spoken to, has most pleasant
smile on his face. 10 not recollect what clothes
he had on when he left but the probabilities are he
wore away with him a pair of blue cotton lanta-
looms. Az Daniel has no relations any where
else except in this neighborhood that know of,
he is probably making his way out of the State
towards the North think it well enough TO say.
that in all probability. Daniel may not have gotten
further on his way than the tpperville Camp
ground. and if ne has delayed his journey by stay
ing at that place some days, may eventually sue
cced in recovering him, therefore, mention this
in order tina; he may hc arrested by any one in
that neighborhood, who may see this advertise
mcnt.
REwARn.-I will give for the arrest of Daniel,
ont of Virginia, 5000. andiftakcn in this or i'll any
other county in the State, $50. and he must be
secured in some Jail where can get him. Address
me at Warreuton, Fauquier county. va.
JOHN SCOTT.
W,rrnntnn E,u,uicr ,nun,y Va
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The Richmond Banks.

The line Of "oans aud discounts at tho Banks
in Richmond on the lat Of September lS'S, ~
na,on,,.l with the same on tho LIST of September,
Is5s sbow. an INCREASE Of u little ovsr ono mil
lion Of dollars, viz: =,
On the part OF the three old Banks OF $SS4,09s 90
By the Bank of the Commonwealth,
no, in full operation II months ago, 'ol,ol9 Is
M, SlO35l15 70
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]. w. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY,

WARRENTON, VA,
OoNTINUES to perform all operations belong
J ing to the Dental profession In tho most salts
factory manner. at moderate rates.
Doctor McGec may be found at home at any time,
sx,an, from the second to the third Monday in each
month. which time will be spent at Flint Hill Rap
pahannock County, Va.
Once and residence on Main street, nearly opPo-
site tho Warrenton House.
Warrenton, jan l--eoly
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..$l,035,l15 Is
pb;lsdelphia Cattle Market, Sept. 5.

Beef Cuttle-The offerings at the different yards
mi, week amounted to about Zoo head; sales ran
c,i from s7.5O@s9.75 y 100 fbs, as to quality.
Cow. and Cslyes-Sales at S3O@S4O each, ~ to
quality. Sheep-About 5000 at market; sales
n, las, cents = b. net, according to condition
HCgs-Oderngs about 800 head; sales at 500
3sr5 ~ 100 tts net
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JITASHINGTON AGAINST ALEXANDRIA!
w -Alerandria ayoi"-t H.rseJ!-Pre".i"y

IHrtfUtION "a CUIT on HT. 'NHoVHtFW
From, N. ALrdad,ia Sitiind. September Isl!
.WAsHN,ruN Book STOREru friends visiting ash
ngton who wish 10 purchase School Books. Blank Books,
stationery &c. We would say. you will ud II {" Your i'll
tersst 10 call nj Shephrr NJ III" corner u h and
opposit. tn. National lntcll scnccr office.
lie IL Just in receipt of his fall Stock. which embraces
every thing i'm his line and l. has hc"m" fixed TACT III
washington that Shepherds j. the place to buy cheap
goods Don't forget to call and see him.
Like Mr. Shepherd, have on hand large sup
DIV Of SCHOOL BOOKS, BLANK BOOKS, &c.,
at my old stand, No. 81 KING STREET, where l
shall be happy to purchasers from Washington
and elsewhere. Ii has long been "fiXcd fact,
that this is the place to buy Cheap Go"d". Don't
forget to call and see me -
ROBERT BELL, No. 81 kmg-st..
sen7 Alexandria, Va.
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OLD DOMINION FEMALE INSTITUTE,
~ L. L ~


NNIIIS SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES. will
i open on the Isl Of October, 1859, and close
Oh the 30th of June, 1850 In this School will be
taught all the branches essential to complete and
polished education.
The Principal will he assisted by an able and
efficient corps of teachers, among whom Rev.
LEoyIpAS RosSER, ID. d.. teacher of Moral Science
l. L. SHuMArE, Ancient Languages and Natural
Sciences; HorAcE CHASE. Music; j. +. FISHER,
Painting. &C.; Misses NJ. +. CARTER, and A. T.
DgLArLANE, for the English Department.; Mule.
J. FAcGoGER, French; and Dr.. BEUCHLr, German.
a Circular and any information concerning the
School will be sent to any address, application
TO L. l.. GALLEllER Principal.
RErgRESCEs-Rev. d. S. Doggett. Richmond,
Va: Rev. W. II. Wheclright, Rev. W. W. Ben
nett, Rev. James A. Duncan, Robert Ridgway,
esq. n. A. Sturdiyaut, esq. Richmond; Rev.
Nelson Head Danvile, Va: Rev. George NJ. Car
ter. ID. D., University of Mississippi.
Richmond, Va, sep 3-colm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.
1t costs the owners of the steamship York
town, nineteen hundred dollars to run her
from New York to Richmond and back again.

The York River Railroad is rapidly APP
preaching its completion, there being only
about seven miles more to lay down between
Richmond and the White House, the distance
being twenty-four miles.
The Blue Ridge Republican s:-"Rev.
J. W. George has purchased the interest of
Mr.. G. S. Smith, in the Female Institute pro-
perty of Culpeper CT. House"
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PIEDMONT ACADEMY, Fauquier County, Va,

REV. +. NJ. EDWARDS, PRINCIPAL.
SESSION BEGINS Isl MONDAY IN SEPTEMBER.
EXCELLENT facilities are afforded FOR tho
Ia rough preparation for any College or univer-
sity, or TO fit young man for the active duties of
life. Expenses only $3.50 for Board and Tuition
for 10 months. For catalogues and circulars, ad-
dress +. NJ. EDWARDS, Piedmont Station,
iy7-eoSm NJ. g. X. R.. Fauauier Co., Va.
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THO.N1 S. ia NILSSON,
MACHINIsT and
IRON FOUN ID + r,
Corner of Royal and Wilkes streets,
ALEXANDRIA. VA.

rs prepared to execute orders for STATIONERY
| STEAM ENGINES. BOILERS, Mill Gearing, Shaft
ing. Pullcys and Hangers. Tobacco Screws, Pumps,
Fans. Slide and Hand Lathes Drill Presses Wrought
or Cast Railing. Columns and Girders, Gas Water
Pipe. and Machinery of every description. Supe-
rior CASTINGS made to order at short notice and
on reasonable terms. ap 1--eof
4 VIRGINIA LADY, who has some years ex-
n perience in teaching the usual English branch
es. French, and the rudiments OF Music. wishes TO
obtain situation As GOverness, in private fani-
ly. The family can have the privilege Of taking in
additional scholars if they wish. Satisfactory re-
ference- given and required. Address Box 80,
Berryville, Clarke county, Va. aug 5-2aw4w"
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la @ @HH
CANAL COMMERCE.

ARRIVED, September Z.
boats Z. W. Durham, and Ann Eliza, coal to
TT. Mehaaey.
n Boats John R. Masters, D. ". MoClsry, and R.
psPfisg. coal to Borden Mining Co.
boats Liberty, Minnie Slack, and Mana Nc
ufn~' to Frostburg Coal Co.
hoai II. A. Dutrow, coal to Fowls 4 Co.
w. ~ DINNER AND CELEBRATION AT
TnHaSSihiNGToN HALL, CULPEPER COURT
~ sh.-We would remind our citizens, and the
laoIe, That rare opportunity will DO offered for
;s a special enjoyment, on Monday next, at WssA-
cs0h Hall. Mr. CopPAGB is one Of the best OF
,,;s'ers, as his table, loaded with all the good
~. and delicacies Of the season, will fully tcs-
besides his arrangements, he has mado for
sss nanins them by enlivening strains Of music,
~ TINS purpose he has engaged Esputas cele-
80. Band from Washington, containing four
~. Instruments. Several speakers will also be in
issuance. good time may be expected, and
nope the public will turn out and extend to Mr..
pPase that patronage he so we'll merits, for the
- ana expense incurred in getting up this
WI Snd interesting mode of entertainment.
C,,, A CITIZEN.
'alpeper CT House, sop Sit
WHITE SPANISH BRANDY FOR BRAN
f,M, ~ PEACHES, just received in store and
a.. JOHN A. DIXON.
NJ. MACKEREL, in kits and barrels. 70
N, Vs''sd and for sale by
.Ye DAvY 4 HARMON.
" ~ ROBINSON : PAYNE.
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COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.-Pur-
" suant 10 Il decree of the Circuit Court of Fair
fax county, in the case Of Patrick Reeds admins.
TRAITOR. &c. vs.. Hugh McGinnis, made 1t its Juno
term, 1859. the undersigned Commissioners therein
named, will offer at public sale, on Monday. me
18Th day cfSeptemJsr, 1859, Court day. ut Fairfax
Court House, (the late purchaser having failed to
comply with the terms Of the sale, under former
decree,) q TRACT Of LAND situate in Fairfax
county, ABOUT four miles south Of Alexandra. upon
the new Turnpike Road leading from Alexandria
to Accotuk Mills, formerly the property Of Patrick
Reed, and containing about EIGHTY ACRES
The Land is in good state Of cultivation, with
good mproyements-and from its proximity 10
market is valuable az Garden Farm.
TgExs.-Onc- tenth Of the purchase money To
be paid down a deposit, liable to forfeiture ON
failure of purchaser to comply with the terms Of
sale upon its confirmation; the residue in thrco
instruments of 6. ~ and Is months, with Interest.
to be secured by bond, with good security aud tho
land liable to he resod ON failure " meet deferred
payments, and title to be retained until purchase
money he paid. II. W. THOMAS, Commr
Fairfax county, aug lS-cots
VALUABLE FARM FOR sALE.-We tho
v subscribers, offer for sale our farm, situated
in Prince Georges county, Nd, opposite AieNnn-
dria. Va. eight miles from Washington. Tho
farm contains THREE HUNDRED ACRES OF
LAND. more or less, in fine state of cultivation.
we'll ;mbered and watered. The soil is well adap-
ted to the growth Of tobacco; and its proximity 20
the Washington and Alexandria markets, makes
it very desirable as a market farm.
The improvements consist Of a largo modern
a.. two story brick HOUSE with basement, two
H:a tobacco houses, two corn houses, granery,
meat house, and quarters for servants.
II not sold privately before the 18th September
next, tbi. property Oh that day will be offered at
public sale if fair if not the next fair day, at tho
residence OF Mr.. Austin Adams, on Broad Greek,
Prince George. county, Nd. If desired We can
divide this farm into three or moro market farms
to suit purchasers. Persons wishing to purchas"
are invited to examine the property. For further
information address the subscribers, at Rockville,
Montgomery county, Nd. Z. d. RoaEh'
Prince Georges Co., Nd, aug l9--taw2wdeo2w
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AND FOR SALE offer at private sale my
| 4 farm Il miles from Piedmont Station, and a
mile from Cool Spring Church, containing ONE
HUNDRED AND THIRTY ACRES. About loo
acres of this land is cleared and in fine state Of
cultivation, all well set in grass, and % acres Of
bottom land which is first rate timothy meadow.
-. The IMPROVEMENTS are small but comfor-
a:::i table. There is ON the premises an old mill
SITE one Of the best in the country. Persons IN
want Of small farm would do well to examine
this land, IS | wish to go West and AIN anxious to
sell and will give possession the lst day Of Sep
tember next.
Terms liberal and would take young Servants in
part pay.
ANY communication addressed to me will receive
promnt attention. LEWIS BRUCE.
Piedmont Station, Fauquier CO., aug e-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Sept Flour closed with de-
,,;nip, tendency; Howard street and Ohio $S.oo.
W., closed tirm sales of $4,000 bushels; white
uinliOc.; red !Oj@l2oc. Corn closed steady;
,,h;,. and yellow 7s@SOc. Provisions closed hrm
.nJ active; bacon sides ~ "a lOc.; moss pork sls.-
., Whi.key closed quiet at oslo.
yuwYoRx, Sept. Flour il heavy; State 81
ms4so; Ohio s4.SO@s5.25; Southern S4.s5@*5.
Wbsa, is heavy; Now York red $l.14; mixed Ken
,n..v sl2O. Corn is quiet mixed Sic. in store.
po,k !, quiet, mess sl49O@$l5i prime slO25.
Lard !. steady at lOt@l1c. Whiskey is steady
=, qs.e Stoke are higher. Cumberland Coal
o. 1ly Va. q5i. No. SIS IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-08

CALIFORNIA OR ELIDE ISLAND GUAN0.
I direct from the Agent. This Guano is of the
cargo brought in by the Ocean Express. analysing
IL per cent ammonia, one of the best carGoes ever
brought TO this country. Price so per 2.OUV lbs.
For sale by Isep 81 KNOX Il BROTHER.
TR;cb. Whip and Charlottesville Advocate Mo.