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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

lust RECEIVED. and for sale
,D 30 boxes RaiSns. whole half and quarter
Citron: bale Bordeaux Almonds
sack Paper Shell do
Hard do
" Filherts , do Cream Nuts
20 drums Figs; i frail Dates
cask Currants: 800 Cocoanuts, fresh
500 Sweet Havana Oranges
s bushel: Ground Nuts
sack Pecans cask Canary and do Hemp
Seed also. fine assortment of TOYS for Christ
mas Holidays, with fine assortment Of fine
CANDY too numerous 10 mention, with variety
Of Candy of my manufacture. A fine lot OF
japan Cages. Breeding Cages: also. % pair of
CANARY BIRDS. All of the above Goods will
sell low Tor cash. c. SCHAFER, Contectioner,
nov } No. 3 North Fairfax street.
CUMAC AND RAGS WANTED'-The 'uhscri-
ber wishes TO purchase the above articles IN
any quantity, for which he is prepared to pay the
highest market prices in cash, 81 all tiInos.
e. nnv j. Z. Ne8RAW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

- TWO STORES AND DWELLINGS FOR
3 uH3H RENT.-The houses on Royal street ono ol
which lately occupied by John L. Creighton as a
Hardware store, are for rent and immeoia.e pos
session given. For price and other Papueuta'S PtCU
apply to 'A"n''
ian 14-df ....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01
& WASHINGTON RAILROAD
lA q III
u.yyTI'p vCJfEUI'y J.

ON AND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF
~ NOVEMBER. the Trains on this Road. with
their Omnibusses will with the Trains arri-
wing and departing the Orange road. and the
Washington Branch of the Baltimore Road.
The Office of the Company, in Alexandria, is at
their Depot, corner Of ST. ASaph and Princess sts
The Office in Washington, is at the Hat and Cap
Store Of Samuel Stinemetz. corner of Louisiana
Avenue and Seventh street near Pennsylvania
Avenue. and Immediately opposite the Dexter lIo
tel. Ladies and others. while waiting. will find
comfortable accommodations.
Passengers will leave Alexandria for Washing
ton, il the Cars, at the following hours $50, s.
$40, 1910. 1ll0. and 1910, 4. NJ, 2:lO, $40
4:l0, 5:l0, and !, p VI.
Passengers from Washington to Alexandria. will
take the Omnibusscs at the Office Of the Company
as follows :--G:lj, 80, 9 10, II, and ~, A. NJ
2, 5, 4, g. and :, Z. NJ.
On Sundays, the first trip from Alexandria will
be at A. NJ, and the last trip at $40 =. NJ: and
from Washington at J p. VI. The l2 A. NJ. Train
will be omitted.
OMNIBUSES. with an attentive Baggage master,
will await the arrival Of the Trains in each city.
In Alexandria. the Ommibuscs will stand just out
side the Depot of the Orange Road. Persons wish
ing to take this line, will purchase no tickets on
the Orange Road.
Passengers for the Orange Road, from Washing
ton, will find q comfortable Breakfast ready Tor
them at the Long Bridge Station.
This is the quickest route between Washington
and Alexandria. Passengers may rely on making
all the connections advertised, and starting at the
times named.
Fare between Orange and Baltimore Depot 3jc.
From st. Asaph street Depot to BALI. Depot 2jc.
Wash. Office 2Oc.
" Long Bridge l5c.
E3- Light articles, or bundles, will be forwarded
a Il iron thu
Office in either place Heavy freights will be trans
ported over the Road, if delivered at the Depot in
Alexandria, or at Long Bridge Station.
nov l-tf JOB CQRS0N, Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

TIME SUBSCRIBER wishes to purchase q large &c
lot Of Cotton or Linen RAGS. for which he VIII
psy in cash the highest market prices
now ]. Z. Mo9RAW, Upper end OF kingl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

EVOLVING DICE BOXES.-Another sup
II ply Of those inimitahle little affairs, so ron
yenient and simple, for Backgammon players aud
other useful articles suitable for Holiday presents,
&c. II i true. cannot boast OF Palace OF
such as we read Of in come other towns, but Will
merely sav 20 those in want OF such things, or any
thing else to try at home first, before they take
m the line Of march to the music and flag raised
in behalf Of to other side Of Jordon
i,p3 JOHN ii. PARR0TT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01
TREAT BARGAINS FOR CITY AND COuN
" TRY MERCHANTS, AT THR ALEXAN
DKIA BROOM FACTORY.
NTERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
Y SEGARS, CHEWING TOBACCO, &c.---The

subscriber has lately received a large addition to
his stock, and is quite confident that he please
the taste of almost any wanting articles i'll has
line. He names in part some very fine IA pANA
.SEGARS out of the same lot that President Buch-
anan smokes; very superior CHE WING TOBAC-
90. of various brands; genuine Turkish SNOK-
ING TOBACCO; PIPES and STEMS, in great
variety, &C. For sale, Wholesale and retail.
CHARLES P. SHAW,
24-tf y. T.. cor of King Fairfax -sts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

ATTOR wy IT IL ", I,-.Ncr"nd'i". Va.
c.,s" Office on Royal street, lately occupied by
4. 4 e. f.. Stuart. up I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01
DRY GOODS, &c.

4 SHBl i WOOD are now offering riI kinds "i
~ DRESS GOODS very cheap to make room
for Srrinr trade We have still on hand a very
large assortment of goods to suit the season: ais"
Irish Linens. fine Blcachcd and Brown Sheciins
and Shirtings. Gloves. Hosiery, Hoop Skirts
Countcrpanes. Blankets. Flannels, &c. Those III
want are earnestly requested I" call and examine.
No. 10, King street one door from Washington
s.r.., jan ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

HlVING RECEIVED MY FALL SUPPLY
III OF CLOTHS. CASSiMERES, NESTlNHS,
&C.. would most respectfully call the attention oi
all who may be in want Of anything IN my lnnS' to
examine them before purchasing elsewhere as
am confident that | can suit all. not only as to
quality of good, and prices, but as TO fitting and
work kuun>hp.
also call attention To my fine assortment oi
GENTLEMENS FURNISHING GOODS, such
as Linen and Nett Shirts, Drawers, llandkerchiets,
Gloves. Craynts. Suspcudcrs. Collars, &c.
4 romnan, Of READI-MADE CLOTHING on
hand which am determined 10 close ont AT cost.
Call soon. a. n No. Stock such rs | have, goes
Oh quick. William AhNolp'
sen - No. 81 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01
WILLIAM ]. HIGDON,

DOR the present, can he found at W. +. ArwEH 5
II l2l King street. All orders in llO 81. SIGN
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. promptly at
| tended tn. Orders from the country particularly
| requested. i'n III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

I,LOTHlNG FOR FALL AND WINTER
Y NEN'M YOiTHN AND cHLDHEN'S
LOTHING-READY MADE AND To ORDER.
1t is our custom to notify the public at the begin
ming Of each season, the arrival OF our SIOth
OF GOODS for an ,ld establishment like ours,
which is - well known I" our friends and visitors.
il j. hardly necessary IL gay. that we are gong on
with the improvements ~ last as the Ocean lele-
graph viii permit. Give Us a call, and see II we
don't surpa,, everything previous. You will lind a
Grand display in Clothing, as we'll in Furnish
ing Goods and Styles. coIors shapes. &C.: they are
ton numerous t. mention. Call early and get the
first look at them. Remember the old place.
SCHO0LIERR 4 BROS,
Great Western Clothing House los King ST.. three
doors below the Marshall House. Alexandria, Va.
sch off
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01
CLOTHING.

Vy-JIlI.N d. MASSEY. MERCHANT TAI
w LOR. has lust received his stock of FALL
,ND WINTER GOODS, for Gcntlemen's wear
consisting of French aud English Cloths. of varl
on, culors and from the best manufacturers; Black
Doe skin Cassimcrcs; French, English, and Scotch
Fancy Cassimcres: Black. Brown, and Olive Bea
yer and Tricot over Coatings: Black and fsncy
Matilasse Vestings: Velvet. Satin, and "renadine
do . Fin. White Linen and Marselles Dress Shirts
Sayony Under Shirts and Drawers: Neck lies
Cravais: Stocks; Pocket liandkerchiets; Gloves
Buck Mitts: Shirt Collars; su'pendcrs; Money
Belts. and Half Hose.
READY MADE CLOTHING gotten up in the
best ,yc. and Of the various kinds with full stock
Of the very best Trimmings.
Thankful for the confidence heretofore bestowed
Ly nv customers, | assure the publ" that every
effort shall be made in the future to merit con
tiuuance of the same. Store No. W hing street,
one door above Royal. South side. sep -
CLOTHING CLOTHING G.-WllOLEsALE
AND RETAiL-FALL AND WHIT l. K
STYLES NOW READY FOR MEN AND BOYS
MALL. STEPHENS & CO.. 322 PESSsYLvA-
NJ, Avenue W WASHINGTON. and lOi DUANE STREET
A PEW DOORS WEST or BROADWAY, New loRK.-
Mn WALL, has taken up his residence in New
York city. for the exclusive purpose of manuiac-
turing CLOTHING at wholesale. and supplying
our establishment in Washington with every DIES
crintion nofGENTLEMEN'S. of YOUTHS and BOYS
WEARING APPAREL. that is new. novel. and
substantial to he found in the New lork market.
We will. therefore. lie enabled to ote: at all times
In, largest and most fashionable stock of superior
READY MADE CLOTHING in this city.
Procuring our Goods from first hands, our Gus.
TONERS will not have t" pay the second and third
profit as all other houses in this city are Obliged
To charge. WALL, SiEfnhNs ~,
30 Penn Av hctw. 9th 10th ats wash
And lOi Duane st., New ! 0rk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

nKlCES REDUCED.-Wc invite the attention
| of our customers and friends generally 10 our
large assortment of FALL AND WINTER, Dkl, ,
FANCY AND MILLINERY GOODS. in which
wr arr. now prepared to offer bargains. ~ have
made rrcat reduction in our prices.
ian : 4 W. MEYENBERG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

- FOR NEW YORK.-The regular packet
So Schr ARCTIC, Hicks, Master. For light
freight, apply on board or to ;. ShiNN'
isn 20 No. 4 South Whnrves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

IoHy MURPHY, ATTORNEY AT LAW.
D will practice in the Courts Of Westmoreland,
Richmond. and Northumberland Counties. Post
Office Rice's Store, Westmorelsnd County, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

- PLASTER MILL FOR SALE.-Wishng
N.s 70 remove from this city. offer for sale my in
terest in the STEAM PLASTER MILL in AicX,
andria. now carried on 10y Wise 4 Green. The Mi'I
is in good order, and its fixtures complete for
further particulars, apply TO, or addreS, ,.
i"',"~' CHARLES J. WISE.
,.,, Ar Alexandria. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

u FOR PHILADELPlllA.-The regular
So packet Schr. ANN PICKRELL, Leverton,
master. will have dispatch. For freight, apply to
the Captain on board. or to
STEPHEN SHINN,
ian 10 No. 4, South Wharyes.
- FOR NEW YORK.-The regular packet
.f..s. Schr. ARCTIC. Hicks, Master For light
fTrrh,. apply on board or to s. SHINN,
IAN 20 No. South Whnrves.
I INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS to
| csll atmy M,xrrACroRy. No. l4l KING srREsr.
BgrwFES WASHINGTON AND ST. ASiPH STREETS,
anl examine my large and handsome assortment
Of SADDLERY GOODS, aS | do not intend to be
surpassed in nv line of business by any other city
! have on hand, and am daily manufacturing. as
hue ana superior an assortment as can be found IN
sny ut the Northern cities. My stock comprises
Us great a variety as can be found in any other
house. consisting of HARNESS Of all kinds, from
the ine quilt work down to the dray. cart, and
lough Harness; TRUNKS of every kind, Rne
Sole Leather. Steel Spring Iron Frame Ladies
Trunks and Bonnet Boxes. and all other kinds
t'sn 10 the common Packing Trunks; Saddles
b;d,cs. Martingills. Whips. &C.. US hne as tho
finest Eutiulo and Fancy Robes, Driving Gloves
Horse Covers Carpet Bags Nalices, &c. &c, OF
al kinds Call and see for yourselves.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
'VtAttnNcl. SOilclt VI INV o@AAo'
and pledge myself to spare no pains to give satis
'a,,ion. All goods warranted to he as represented
Or, Sl--tf WIN. +. PADGETT.
CABINET. CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC-
y TORY, No. 1870 King street, Aicrdndrid, Va.
Having lately fitted up one Of the handsomest
All most spacious Warerooms in the city, Tor the
FURNITURE BUSINESS, l respectfully invite
.lolc attention to my large stock OF FUkNi-
!'K KE. which | AIN constantly increasing. Per
''ns visiting our city will find it TO their advan-
4;e 10 give me call, as the range of my GOODS,
10 reSrec, TO quality anl price, is such as to cover
~" wants and views of all. My stock comprises
Aahosauy Sofas. Rocking Cane and Wood Seat
>N'lnc Chairs. Sideboards. Dressing Bureaus,
nArhle top aud plain.) Marble Top and Plain
ASH Stands. Marble Top Sofa, Card, Book, and
.An'y lahlcs, Cottage Set, Bedstcads of all pat
,S'ns' such as High, Fielding, French, Low Post,
uu,GndIe BCdsteads. several patterns of Cottage
pei''eads; Hat Racks. Wsrdrobes, Looking Glss-
''' aud large number of other articles embraced
10 The business. ..
az Beds, Bolsters Pillows, Mattresses, &C.,
e'n''auily on hand
t?-tf JAMES II. DEvAUGHN.
NFpRTANT To COUNTRY MERCHANTS
am now manufacturing TIN WARE. which
n selling at Wholesale. as low as can be bouglc
,Da''more, or any of the Northern cities. hav,
batch IL cpTcopS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01
VOL. IA.
Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser.
PUBLISHED DAILY By
EDGAR SN0WDEN,
. rs,b, Dollars per annum. payable half yearly.

:, r:,h, Dollars per annum. payable half yearly.
,,aysndria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser,
tFOR THE COESTRiJ
Is PUBLISHED, REGULARLY, on
TrrSpAYS. THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAYS,
A. Five Dollars per annum, payable in advance.
rvs ~ not exceeding ono
mar. inserted three times for One Dollar. Advertise
,D,> continued amer three times for 50 cents Square
p ZACH INSERTION INSIDE or 25 oUTaDs. Sixteen
In.. AZ. counted ia Square.
rt,emcn,s by the y.ar prices to be agreed upon,
having reference the usual amount Of srnce they may
,-cupy.
Ir,yl,Ysp ApyRRrIsEMENrs charged for extra
. advertising bv the wear not to advertise articles not
included their regular business. nor 10 insert IN their
,Iv-rtis.Inr;s any other names than their own.
NREI,ng, and OBIClRY NOTICES exceeding hve lines will
:. charged for as advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

,n NESTS CEDAR TUBS: Horse Buckets
~ Painted Pals and Tubs Measures; Pisgus:
Staff and Barrel Churns Barrel Cover. Covered
Buckets: Nest Boxes: Wash Boards Clothes
Horses Step Ladders: Wood Trays and Bowls;
Brass Bound Cedar Ware. for sale cheap, at whole
sale or retail ian q JOHN OGDEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

II FOR PHILADELPlllA.-The regular
So packet Schr. Ann PICkRELL, Leverton,
master, will have dispatch. For freight, apply to
the Captain on board, or to
STEPHEN SHINN,
ian ~ No. 4, South Wharves
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

FI'IIE MOUNT VERNON PAPERS. by the
/ Hon. Edward Everett, ready in the New
York Ledger. AMI for sale at GEORGE SIfGERS'
cheap Book and Periodicai Store, 10 Primo, street
Harpers Magazine for Iasuary, is splendid
number, price 2jc.
Frank Lesic's New Family Magazine and Ga
yette OF Fashion for January. 2jc
Cooley Lady's Book. for January, 2jc.
The Great Republic Monthly, for January, 2jc.
| New York Mercury, Weekly. Flag, Pictorial. Les
lies Paper, Harpers Weekly. Lne-of-BattIe ship,
and all the papers for the week at prize TO suit the
| ,in,e. dec 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01
1UDS. D.. FAlNE
II. ROBINSON. mo
ROBINSON & PAYNE,
JOHN MARSHALL.

TROCERS. COMMISSION AND fhkN NED
" ING MERCHANTS. P'i"c' Street Hb"Gt
tL.,,3.;, l., oc; S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

DRAITHwAITE'S RETROSPECT FOR JAN
ID UARY, 1852 will be published abont the 18th
Instant. Those who wish to subscribe for the pre-
sent year, will Ples,e send in their names. Price
s2per annum. in advance. Number. delivered free
Of po.tage. Jsn IA ROBERT BELL, Agent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

CPLENDID PIANOS.-Just received two more
- Of those SPLENDID PIANOS. selected with
care and warranted in every respect. Atthe New
Music Store. No 3. Exchange Block, at different
prices. Call and them.
ian l2 B. +. DENNIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

NEW HOUSEKEEPERS PLEASE NOTICE.
" 1t il my business to furnish, only, ARTl-
CLRS USEFUL IN HOUSEKEEPING; Of Hard
ware aud Cutlery, Britannia and Slyer-plated
Ware; Plannished, Japanned, and common Tin,
Wood and Willow Ware; Brushes, Mats, &c.
Housckecpcrs are invited to examine this assort-
rncnt, and the prices. New Housekeepers will
perceive the advantage Of finding at one establish
nent 20 many articles which they require.
ian IS JOHN OGDEN, No. l35, kiDg-st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

NEW MUSIC STORE.-Hr. II. +. DENNIS
" would respectfully inform the public that he
has taken the store No. ?. Exchange Block. King
street. where he will be happy to serve those who
will favor him with their patronage. PIANO
FORTES uf the best make at the d"'c'Ef Factory
,,rir... selected by himself AID rarrm'sd ~ .c'yy
,espcri. MELODE0NS. Niolins Flutes. IRE
mcloS Flutenas. Accordeons Strings OF all kinds,
Tuning Forks. Bridges. Instruction Books. OF dli
tcrcnt authors. &C. sc. a large stock of SHEET
MUSIC. Of the latest composition, just received,
and any music or article not i'll store. ordered 81
the shortest notice and sent free Of postage, at No
>. Exchange Block, King street, Alexandria:
ian Z. +. DENNIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

NPpRTANT TO COUNTRY MERCHANTS.
i am now manufacturing TIN WARE. which
:, m W selling at Wholesale. as low as can be bought
Da''inore, or any Of the Northern cities. j havS
81 stock on hand. and can fill orders With des-
f'.eo II. /. GREGORY
-~Pia No. lis King at
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01
CHARLES DICKENS'S NEW BOOK A
i -, ), =. I'LL IIaLat

CHARLES DICKENS'S NEW BOOK AT
I FRENCH'S Book and Periodical Depot.
\ House To Let hy Charles Dickens, being his
Christmas story, only ) cents.
Something new for the Little Folks. More OF
the Paper Doll Family
The Young Architect. No !. Paper Cottage, "A
beautiful thing. l. cents
Arre.h supply of Ida May. Lady Gay Dragons.
&c.. lust received. A complete assortment of the
Doll Family always on hand.
Thomp,ons Bank Note Reporter for January,
very useful.
All the New Books. Papers, and Magazines on
hand. jan q. +. FRENCH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

WOOL purchased bv
IsI ROBINSON i PAYNE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

TREAT BARG AIN S.-ASHBI q HOOD
" are now offering great bargains. Desiring to
close out our large stock. we are Offering many
Goods NJ a great reduction in this seasons prices.
We call attention to Il beautiful assortment of
2jr Mouslincs now selling at 2Oc.
Twenty cent Mouslines at lic.
Twelve and half cent Calico at lhr.
Superior French MouslineS, ut cost.
French Mcrnocs nj I5c.
Cassinc,s. Fannels ShawlS. Irish Linens. Ho-
siery. Gloves. Undershirts. Hoped Skirts, with
everything new and desirable in our line
dee 25 No. 10 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

DULWER'S NEW NOVEL COMPLETE
- What Will He Do With II: by Phstratus
Caxton, Novel. by Sir E. Bulwer Lytton, now
complete. - cts For sale by
ian IL koBERI btbL. q
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

nEESS GOODS AT COST-Wishinc to re
duce our stock, we will sell rich French
Mouslins French McrinoeS, all col"rs. Poll DE
Chr,irs: also. u beautiful assortment of Fancy
Dress Silks 1T cost
ian 4 TAYLOR 4 HUTCHINSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

GAMES AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR THE
VI YOUNG FOLKS AT HOME.-The Snake
Game Doctor Kane, trip to the Arctic Regions,
The Old Maid Mother Goose. The Parlor Game
The Oregon tiatne Fashion and Famine, Movea-
bic Alphabet Cards, Conversation Cards. Fortune
Telling Cards. and variety of aud interest
ins French and German Games and Puzzles. 6c
lust received. and for sale.
ian , JOHN II. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

TENTLEMEN'S SHAWLS, Family and Ser
" wants Blankets, Comforts. Ladies AMI Cen
tlemen's Gloves, in great variety: Black Beaver
Cloth for Cloaks, received by
ian II TAYLOR 4 HUTCHISON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

I AIDES CORSETTS.-A very large as>ort
i 4 mrmt of French and American Corsrtt-. white
and coorcd: also. new style Corset, something
very desirable. Call and examine. at
ian Is ASHBY Il WOODS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

4 LMANACS for 1852 Of the following kinds,
n viz: Swords Pocket, Church. Family Chris
tian Farmers. Housekeeper's. Virginia German,
Catholic, Water Cure. and chronological, for sale
by the dozen or single copy.
JAMES ENTWISLE & son,
ian No q5 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-01

nRTMS FOR THE VIRGINIA MILITARY.
~ BY way of drumming mp ""stom. | will just
say to the different Battalions and Regiments
tnrous shout the State, that +! have made arrange
mcni, viii! one of the beet manufacturers in the
United States To furnish any number of DRl Ms
for the Spring campaigns. | am now having
some orders filled. and should be pleased to fur
ni.h the whole State with DRUMS and FIFES.
March up to the music in quick time.
inn IF JOHN II. PARROTT.
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-17

a Tennessee paper says that "Goggip,
in Virginia, is worrying Lstcher to death
with the proved charge Ct Abolition
ssaiust him, and has thus taken the mig
Ger tune out Of his mouth, while Bell
Opposition candidate for Goveruor,) in
Kentucky, demands Congressional pIotec.
tiOn to Slavery in the Territories, and
hat takes the niger tune out Of Magot-
iu, the Dem oeratic candidate" There
must be some mistake about this. We
have seen it stated somewhere that oaiy
the Northern fauatics" 0Jttdte the Sia-
very question
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1859-06-17
Timothy TICKELEERRY

SATIsrACTIoN-jim Wilson was one
of the best pilots on the Mississippi, bu
proud OF his place, aud somewhat cran1y
However, one morning he had the mislor,
tune to run his boat chuck up agains. the
bank, in dense fog, and could only see
little Niger sitting on a stump, MUNICH
ing bit Of corn bread.
"WhOse place is this p cried tie pilot.
"Massa's," said the niger.
"Well, who's your master ?"
"Why de gemman what owns De place,
to be shuah ~
"You rascal" roared the pilot, "Tl
crop your ears off, if hal you here.'
"Yes, but you amt got me dar," shout
cd little mig, as the pilot hacked out and
escaped from the shore and the wit of the
boy.