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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05
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GRAND
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GEOLOGICAL 4 EQUESTRIAN COMPANY,
GEOLOGICAL & EQUESTRIAN COMPANY
BIOLOGICAL L EQUESTRIAN CoMPANl'
AT ALEXANDRIA,
AT ALEXANDRIA,
AT ALEXANDRIA,
SATCRDA MA l4h.
SATURDAY, NAY lih.
SATURDAY. MA Y l4h.
PERFORMING ELEPHANTS,
TRAINED LIONS, TIGERS.
LEOPARDs, &C.
oPp,T sTCp OF TRAINED HORSES.
TRICK DOGS.
RIDING MONKEYS.
EDUCATED PONIES.
Thoso quairuplsi Wonders,
THE ACTING MULES!
THE ACTING MULESM
THE ACTING MULES" =!
And ho.t Of exciting novelties never before In.
,roduced.
doors open al % and P. VI.
ADMISSION so CESTS-Chdren and
c. L. WHEELER, Agent.
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tLeesburg " ash. Is
SALE THIS DAY.

nUBLIC SALE.-I will oder Tor sale U -
i highest bidder, Thnryday, tie ." h.J
Nay, 1859, If fair, II not the next lair dly, D.
residence at the corner Of Alfred and Olrtll
all nv HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN tlA.-.
TCRE, consisting in part OF the following atit'
viz One Sideboard; sotaj Mahogany, NJ" Ola,
Chairs; Centre Table Lounges; Looking G,a'-.
Bedstends; Stoves; Bureaus Tables; lo!ls. -..
Dinner Sets and variety of other article
A credit of six months will be given 81 O..
Sums Of IS and upwards, the purchase -.' .
bond with approved security; all sums unec' .
the cash will be required. No property 70 De -
moved until the terms OF sale are complied "..-
Sale 10 commence at 10 o'clock.
an 30---t. THOMAS Monroe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

CCUOUAN MILLS AT PUBLIC SAIL
The above we'll known MILLS will be ot.I
for sale, by auction, on WednssdoJ, June !", -
at ~ o'clock, NJ, in front Of the Mayors Gin
Alexandria They are situated in the town u! c.
coauau Prince William county, Va, g. the .'lt
Of tide water on the 0ccoquan river, ard htvt W
ter carriage 10 Alexandria, from which they q. Z
distant about sixteen miles by land,l by means Z.
the Occoauan and Potomac rivers. In tic Nc
chan, or Flouring MILL We run three pairs %. !, :
md a half and three pairs Of Eve feet tkEN---
BCRRS.
Re, The north wall Of the MILL stands on 10
His Occoauan river, so that vessels deliver cF".
into the MILL and FLOUR il lowered BY tiol@
and tackle into their holds.
a., There Is also GRIST MILL, with one rar
Hi Of BCRRS, n SAW MILL, and PLA>4 ~
MILL The water wheels are all twenty !eet Lis.p
and oyershot- The water power and priv!!'s !
are known TO be the most valuable between .a-
Potomac and Rappahannook.
There is excellent opportunity to select any 4u.-
ity of whest In the Alexandria market ana ~
supplies derived from the neighborins county &c
considerable. -.
The situation is a. healthy. perhaps, rs any =
the world
Al the same time will be offered for sale 2
@-FRAME DWELLING, used as the Nj
ni.i house. and q LARGE STONE MANSlt.s
with all the necessary oat bulldogs, GAhI1
ORCHARD, &C., and beautifully situstei -
secession given Immediately.
TERMS One fourth Of the purchase money -
be paid ia hand, the balance 10 three eguA! luS'-'
ments, ri one, Two, and three years. WITH i1te.lsI
TO be secured by deed Of trust.
JOSEPH JANNEY & CO,
an 9p-eots Alexandra -.
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Overland Mail-sorious Indian Difficult

Overland Mail-Sorious Indian Uifncultles.
ST. LOUIS. May 1.-The overland mail Of
the | 18th has arrived from San Francisco. The
markets were orerstoeked, dull, and quota
tons declining.
Mr. Bishop, who, with forty men, left Fort
TETON TO cooperate with Lieut.. Beale, was
attacked while crossing the Colorado by 700
Mohave, Pahuta, and Yuma Indians.
After distributing presents. Bishop receiv-
cd permission " cross the Indian country;
but the Indians we're rreacherous. and many
were killed during the conflict. Bishop was
compelled TO retreat with considerable loss.
Col. Hoffman was expected 70 be able. if
reinforced. to attack the Mohsve villages
about the 18th Of April.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

LIrrL. FoIxs.-They have, in Boston.
two children who unitedly weigh less than
Tom Thumb. The elder OF the sisters 's
eleven years Of age, weighs fifteen pounds,
and is rwenty-eight inches in height: the
younger is aged nine, weighs thirteen
pounds, and her height is twenty-six inch
IS. The, ARE perfectly formed. and, says
the Gazette, one experiences none OF The
disgust at looking al them that the sight
Of dwarf So often inspires, for nothing
can be imagined more ethereal than these
daintily formed and fairy-lik- little r'"".
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A L II A N A c.
MARINE LIST.
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-MAY 4.

ARRIVED.
Schr Vim. Tyron, Whilldin, Boston, TO NJ. FL
bridge
sebr Cambria, Mitchell, Baltimore, lumber To
orange and Alexandria Railroad Co.
Schr Exit, Parker, Baltimore. lumber to VA
tors, Zimmerman Co.
schr. Fairfax, Mott, New York, To 8. shinD.
Schr olivia, Courtney, kinsale, corn to Robin
sou Payne.
MEMORANDA.
sehr John Cooper. HutNhins, for this port cid
At Philadelphia. End inst.
schr Ionic, James, from this port, arrived ut
Norfolk, End inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

NEW YORK, May The demand for money IL
atill active and rates Of interest are we'll main
tanned for all time engagements. The banks are .
little more particular about the character OF the
.ecuritie. %, ring but disposed TO discount
very freely all prime business paper. Of short dates,
presented either by regular dealers or occasional
customers. Foreign Exchange closed firmly at
tu!l rates. The Fulton took out *l,O92 lO9 In
specie The Sock market shows further slight
recovery in most particulars, but the outside opera
tor. show little disposition TO speculate largely.
and thus the whole business lacks animation. The
import. Of general merchandise at New York for
,hi, week have been very large bringing the total
nearly up to the corresponding figures for 1857,
and far Ill advance Of course. Of the total for the
ZANE period Of last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

CARRIAGES, CARRIAGESM CARRIAGES"
" This i 10 inform the public. and many Gus
TONERS who have been waiting Tor them. that
have received my spring stock OF CAkklAGEs,
and persons intending 10 purchase cannot fail T."
be suited. ~ / have now On hand more than TWEEN
~ dif-rent styles Vt the most approved KINDS IN
addition 1" ray own make of New York and WI
Inngton manufacture. Having made favorable
arrangements with some of the most celebrated
manufacturers in this country. "ah now furnish
IN demand OF 10 order any kind Of fashionable
CARRIAGE. from a light Buggy To the largest
class Coach. the most reasonable terms. Call
and examine, and if you do not purchase no harm
done. All new work -od from this establishment
warranted. Some second band CARR AHEs al
~ for sale. THOMAS YOUNG,
Carriage Repository. NJ 400, Penn. avenue
oI.-,n2u
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philadelphia Cattle Market. May 2.

Beef Cattle The offerings at the different yards
reached some |, Zoe TO 200 head this week, most
Of which we're disposed Of ut about previous prices
ranging q, from s. to sl2 so. chiefly at $40 10@
sly including a few extra and psrior quality
a, slo 5OGsl4 the 100 lbs. net. About $500
Hoy. we're At Phillips this week, selling at 81 So
Ms8 IS the 100 r.s net, which is slight decline.
6uls ahou, 2 900 sheep we're at market this week.
aud all sold at &c. = n. gross.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05
The Philsdelphla Election.

PHILADELPHIA, May 4.-The elections
Yesterday for the various municipal officers
passed Of unusually quiet, and there seemed
n he but little interest in the result.
The Peoples ticket yesterday was elected
BY about $500 majority. The same party
will also have majority in both branches OF
the CITY Councils.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

By ;. J. MIIUKNICh-- . IVHaI'--
"a FOR SAL IA new, and beast.
I'LL DWELLING, situated on Columbus, lew. a.
Princess and Oronoco streets. The LOT l. q. ...'
front. running back half the square {. 20 l..
all.v. If not sold privately before No'd,y' .
gth day Of Nay, will, on that day, az J. o'..'.
NJ, sell the same at public auction, N front g' So
premises This house has been built only 81
months. Of the best material, in the best nGIID..
and with a view To comfort and couyen!enco O.. T.
residence for myself. Persons wishing to pu!c-
are invited TO examine it.
TERNs.-One half cash, the residue in three ny
six months-title 10 be retained until deferred "a:
ments are made. Is. II. JENhIN~'
an 26-dte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

NOR SALE-My farm in Fauquier county. con
II tanning by recent survey, FOUR Hun
pRED AND FORTY SIN ACRES and 90 poles.
This land lies on the Rappahann"ck river, about II
quarter Of mile from the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad anil in nm excellent ucig hborh"od. Thrr-
&C, are on il, very convenient DWELLING
1:I HOUSE. spacious barn, and other out.h houses.
all 10 good repair. 4 never failing spring OF pure
water ia within forty yards fine house--ce- housr,
and ice pond, as near. The fields not in cultiya.
ton, are well set in grass, and taking into view it,
close proximity to the Railroad, Post Office, Grist
Mill IL mile OIL aud other sdvau tsges, this farm
may be safel, recommended very desirable
property. Any one wishing 10 see the said farm
will be shown it by Mr.. II. 7. Embry on the place.
Terms made known by JOHN ;. kNOS,
All 3G--eotf AK.randri0, Ia.
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DIED.

AZ her residence in King George county, on
Wedne sday morning. 18th ultim" alter !"''g
illness, FRANCES. relict Of the late Charles },
Fox deceased in the 6Oth year of her age, leaving
one child and large circle Of friends to mourn
their irreparable loss Mr-. r. has been faithful
and consistent member of the Baptist "hurch I"r
?, wears: she died ns she had lived bright exam
ple of The christian religion. Her disease was pull
nonary o"nsumption.
In Richmond, on Monday morning, 81 instant,
JOHN G. BOSltER, in the I'D year OF his age
rsy- am pleased to see the nomination oi
LEWIS MCkESlIE. esq, rs candrintr Tor re-'ie''
ton 10 the House %! Delegates. and indulge Tue
hope that he will submit 1" IL" call made upon
him Identified, lie Is. with AlcNandrla, ana
every measure that may tend ia promote her in
terests. no man ha. labored more asSiduou-ly, or
successfully, il her bohalf Qualified for III. posi-
tiuu and heretofore faithful 20 the trust cotDmlt-
ted Ia his charge, many Of his fellow townsmen
ar. onyinu, "a secure his valuable services during
this crisi. in the financial sfair- of the state.
INV al, ALEXANDRIA.
rs NOTICE.-Ehrr W. j. PERWIScToS, If
nothing rrr,eu;..) will preach in the Lecture
Room. corner Of Duke aud Royal streets, "u
Thursday evening, 5th inst, Tonight ut quarter
,o : o'clock, {" which W. invite ali The room Will
hold IN! ~
ets- "A. CLAY WARD will he supported for II
Seat in tho neA, Legislature, by
my tie MNH v E"''
ns-Mes.r.. THOMAS. SMITH, and SHAokELroRr,
will address the people, at the Plains, in ta"auie
County, on Saturday, the 7th Of May. and Alex
andris, on Thursday, the 18th Of May. p27-u
NOTICE.
rJ,HE VEGETABLE AND OTHER STANDS.
in the Market Square. except the Butchers
SAIL. will he offered publicly for rent. on Sd'"'
doy, Nav l+h. for the ensuing year.
T. WHITTINGTON. Clerk Of the Market
ap 27--dtd
-OTICE.-All persons are hereby notified not
y to -ell goods of any description, On my &C
count or for Boat Pioneer unless got by me IN per
="n-hll. having been made in my name lately
without INV knowledge consent.
INV I-St. LEWIS QUANDEk.
CrRAwBERRY BONES. for sale by
HERRING h EVANS,
s,Is ROYAL street ? doors South 81 King.
GREAT BARGAINS.-LINEN SETS. for
\J Ladies, only 25 cents piece. al
OF S. 4 ". MEYENBERG'S.
ToOPED SKIRTS only IS cents. at
II sp IL S ". MEYENeEKHS-
OHlLDREN's CARRIAGES, for sale BY
nh 30 JOHN OGDEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

NOTlCE-FfRE INSURANCE COMPANY
~ or ALEIANDRIA.--A semi-snnual div,-
Teod OF per cent. Oh the Capital Stock OF TINS
az has heen declared, payable to the
'"Ssholders. or their legal representatives, on
A'u alter Wednesday, the 4th inst.
my s-eo3w C. ". wATTLES, Sec'y.
Y 4slTlNG CARDS; Wedding and Reception
,, Invitations, engraved and printed in the first
we by one of the hest artists in the United
''a'es, ~ short notice, by
my I ROBERT BELL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

IN FOR RENT.-The first class three story
I'LL brick DWELLING, formerly occupied by
Mr.. solomon Masters, situated Oh the north side Of
King, between Alfred and Patrick streets. This
dwelling has recently been put in thorough repair,
newly covered with slate, papered ard painted
throughout and i. now in every respect moot
desirable residence. Terms $3.50 per year. Poe
session given Immediately. Apply Ia
al 2l--eoif GEO. ID. FOWLE.
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sss .gEs hssssssEa -!
CANAL COMMERCE.

ARRIVED. May 4.
Boats Wm Mcmahon, DIR. McCraig X. A. Pow.
ef,, Liberty. V. Maruiaduke, and steamer Blue
Bird coal tn Fr"sthurg Coal Co.
Boats X. ". Sprgg. r. II. Avery. Rescue. and
Cs,hsrine Barner. coal to Borden Mining TO.
Boats John Humbert Yankee and Josephine.
snd Seaton, coal To L. j. Mehahey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

Tns KGuiMENTAL MCSILE Of the 10th
Regiment of Virginia Militia will take place
on Saturday next. All persons between tho
ages II Is and ~ wears, residing IN this
CITY aud county. who are liable Ia Militia dn-
r. are notified to meet at The Count House NJ
II o'clock I'll Ihat Jay Tor parade,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

CRAn.. John T. Price, al whose res
taurant. may always be had the ielcacirs
Of the season sent III yesterday dish ii
Hart crabs thu rirst W. have seen tins
spring. Price always has the rir-t and best
Of everything i'll the things line, and those
who are fond Of good eating should give
h.m call and 40 guarantee they will be
we'll pleased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

THREE VISITS 70 MADAGASCAR, during
i the years 80, -. and sc, including Jour
nry Ia the Capital, with notice. of the natural his
tory Of the country, &c, by Rev. Vim. Ellis, f. IL.
s., illustrated by wood cuts from Photographs,
&C., Svo cloth, $3.50. Adam Beds, by George
Elliot, author Of Scenes ri Clerical Life" Emo.
cloth, 81. The American Home Gardeu, being
principles and rules tor the culture Of Vegetables,
Fruits Flowers, and shrubbery, by Alexander
Watson, illustrated, $50. The Life Of North
American insects. by B. Jaeger, with illustrations,
sl25. Sermons, preached and revised, by Rev
c. Il. Sturgeon, 81. The Great Exemplar. or the
life Of our ever blessed Saviour Jesus Christ, by
Jeremy Taylor. b. D., 80. Warfare and work,
or Life's progress, h. author Of Passing Clouds,
&C., 30 cent?. Five Disr"urses on the Atonemrn''
90 cents Jusl published, and for sale by
JAMES ENTWISLE 4 son,
n. No o.. King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

DOBERT BELLS STEEL PENS.-l have
IL just received, direct from the manufacturers
in Rirmiu CHAM, 100 groce of Robert Bell Extra
Fin, 3uY PENS. and 100 grvce Of Robert Bell:
Quill PEN. My supply nov consists Of
Extra Fine 3u3, similar 10 tiiliotrs
Extra Fine sd. or School Pen
Double Tempered amalgsm
Amalgam Bank
Extra Fine Elastic, like Perry
Fine Abata
Celebrated Quill Pen.
These Pens are made Of the best materials, and
by the best makerr They fully equal 10 Gil
lofts and Perry's hest PENS though furnished ut
a much lower price. They have given perfect sat.
isfaction wherever they have been used. The
new Quill pen" derive. its name from i's
similarity TO the Quill Pen: and for rapid, busy
purposes. the Bank Pen is unrivalled. For sale by
my ROBERT BELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

HDEUTHE'S PATENT ANIMAL TRAP, tor
II tho destruction of RATS, MlNkS, fOAEa,
lc--Thi. ingenious Machine mas no nvsi III The
field to DO Compared with il, for the destruction u
Wild Animals II is 80 snail tuat il can conye
niently be carried ID the Pocket It'll! II i: o; SUN
dent i.,wer I" Kill d Betl. They a.o Of three did
erenr ,ze;, and vii! efFrcrually operate Oh Rats,
Minks, Wild Cats, wolves, Bear, g..
BY convenient arInngrmrht they can a!"o 70
converted into a Pocket Pistol
Farmers who are annoyed by Foxes, Minks, &c,
in heir Barn and Poultry yards, will md tho
above Trap an Invaluable article, which " hI soon
repay them for their outlay. |, will be found an
easy method of Destroying Rats. The subscriber
j. sole gent 10 Alexandria, and wall furnish the
article at Factory price, wholesale and retail.
All orders attended to with dispatch. by
JOHN I. CREIGHTON,
$50 ~ ~ KING street. Alex
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

FISH MARGEr.-There is Vet 10 Increase
in the number If iish brought to market. but
on account ut the warm weather, prices have
slightly declined. Shad sold Yesterday AT
from SO IT, Sl3 per hundred; herring sll 10
Sl2 per thousand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

G. TELEGRAPH claims the above title, nav
in, taken every premium for which ne has con-
tended.
The editor Of the American Farmer, az agricul-
tural paper published in Baltimore, having wit.
Messed the perform Of this horse at the United
State. Fair in Richmond, and the Virginia State
Fair ut Petersburg, writes OF him thus
but one of tn, very best saddle horses we have
ever seen, was the superb dark bay stallion exhi-
bited by y. Berkeley, esq, Of Loudoun county,
Va He was Of the Telegraph breed, or as Is most
Familiarity known in Maryland, the Tom breed !;
certainly the best breed altogether LOT SADIE
horse. of easy vet rapid gait, in this country and
particularly adapted, by then kind and gentle
dispositions, t. ladies' use We watched the rapid
pace Of M. Berkeley's stallion, ana his sure ana
trIn, but easy gait, as he was repeatedly fluaeh
around the ring, with the same admiration Wbich
all who Witnessed the performance warmly ef-
pressed and felt fully justified In the preference we
have always felt for the admirable breeu LOT 10"
saddle There are two gentlemen IN Baltimore
county whose stock of Tom hcrses are particularly
fine; hut We have never seen any Of the breed So
LARGE and very desirable, ss the stallion EXHIBITED
by Mr. Berkeley"
TOM q. isa rich bay, l6 hands inch high. Of
strong bone great muscle, and superior action was
sired BY Rogers Tom Telegraph. and out Of Ia
nous Jack O'Dlamond saddle mare. his colts are
without single exception, bays, and Of hne size
lie will commence the season AT my stable on Mon
day, April 9TH, and continue there one week. he
will divide the next week between LeesburS and
wheutland, will &" 20 Leesburg On Monday, and to
Wheatiand on Thursday. AMI alternately between
the stands being nj home ever! other week.
TERa.-Twenty dollars insurance. due when
the mare i known 20 br in foal; hut from those
who pay before April lsr, lS6o-htt"en dollars
will be received in full. Invent! Dollar will be
rizdy and ,mlartiAlly exact"d from all who fail
To- pay before that date. An! one sending 1--WE
mares Of hi, own Gah name sixth one grats-
They must he returned regularly. Parting from
a mare will Forfeit the insurance.
Good pasturage furnished mares FROM distance
at 81 per month, aud every care taken I" prevent
accidents, but no responsibility assumed.
y. BERKELEY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

OTICE-Ths subscribers have formed %
~ PARTNERSHIP under the firm Of j. b. u
X Fl. HUNTON, for the purpose Of manufacIo,-
ing WOODEN GOODS, at Buckland, Prince " u
liam County, Va.
ROBT. H. HUNTON, Alexandria vs..
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COM II E 3 C I A L.

PRICES OF PRODUCE IN ALEXANDRIA.
fn'C VESSELS AND WAGONS, NEsrERDAf)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05
GROVER s BAKERS

FAMILY SEW NJ vi A L II y ES.
sew sTiLE>-PKiCE> FROM SJp TO VIZ.
ExTR, cH,RGL 60 foR REaNERs.
1873 Broadway .''''''''.'s" A''"
lsl Baltimore si ,Cnrr" Building '.... Baltimore.
3ls Pennsylvania Avenue ............ ashington.
E.S. LEADBEATER, Agent,
81 South Fairfax st., Alexandria.
These Machines sew from two spoo!s, n pur-
chased from the store, requiring no winding ot
thread. They Hem, Fell, Gather, and Stitch in
SUPERIOR STYLE, finishing each seam by their own
operation. without recourse TO the hand needle ~
is required by other machines. They will do pet
ter and cheaper sewing than sesmstress can,
even if she works for one cent a" h""r, and are
uuuuestionabIy, the bet Nach'ns. IN the market
for family sewing. on account Of their simplicity,
durability, ease of management, and adaptation I"
all varieties of family sewing-eNecuting either
heavy or line work with equal facility ana with
out special adjustment.
As evidence Of the unquestioned superiority oil
their Machines the GROVER BAKER SEWING
MACHISs COMPANY respectfully refer to the mum.
berless testimonials to be at their principal
depot and with their agents. NH lO--eozm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

The Washington Star says:-The venera
bic Mr.. Alexander, iclsimsnt Of the title Of
Lord Stirling, and vast estates attached. J
lies dangerously i'll at the residence Of his son.
Charles L. Alexander, esq, otthe Department
L La
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

FISH Town The Chicago Times, quoting
u paragraph from the Gazette about "f'Sh
Town, say:
The reading of the above paragraph
carries us back t" odd Virginia. and the
DAYS of our youth. \ better place does not
exist, excepting. perhaps. Cairo or Dunleith,
in this State, than flshtown. Alexandria,
Va. for fun. a Bit of fight. or foot race
and rather cxcitable whiskey which can he
snuffei with the fish tainted atmosphere,
afar IF. 1t is the great depot for herring
and shad just now, and in prosperous sea,
son. Alexundrau, 1--we high, tere well, and
are very saucy. We hope noble old "Poto-
mae" will never Withhold from them the
dsheS, nor Fairfax her loares, that they may
continue to grow fat aud ,aucy and FIshtown
thrive like the green hay tree"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

rs NOTICE.-Eldrr W. !. PERWSGroS, tif
nothing rrr,eu,..) will preach in the Lecture
Room. corner Of Duke aud Royal streets, "n
Thursday evening, 18th inst, Tonight ut quarter
To o'clock, {" which We invite all che room Will
bolj ms Sit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

FoHEIoN SHIPNENTs-For the month Of
April last. there wsre shipped from Rich
nond. for foreign ports q. $50 barrels Of
-four, Ga. hogsheads OF leaf tobacco and SO
hogsheads Of tobacco stems. Of the -four
1880 barrels were shipped to Rio de janet
ro-35SS barrels 70 Halifax. \. 5. l'332 10
Pernambuco etc-and 1000 10 Rio Grande.
OF the tobacco Ca hogsheads OF leaf, and
SO hogsheads of tobacco stems were ship
ped to Bremen
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-05

FEDERAL CorRT Yesterday vas the reg
ular time for the commencement Of the
Spring term of the L S. District Court at
this place; but letter was received from the
Judge stating that he could not attend. lie
is detained at Charleston. in the trial OF IN
important land suit There will be no SEES
sion of the Court. therefore. till October. -
Sfauuioa .SDectJtOr.