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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
Great Affair.

The proposed celebration at Ashland on
the anniversary of Henry Clay's birth day,
has been definitely fixed upon" we under
stand. Distinguished Wings from various
parts of the Union will be invited to attend
tho Qualification" A free barbecue will be
provided for the multitude, which is expected
10 assemble on the occasion, and it is in con-
temptation To roast a rhole OF, a la mode
for the frat time in Nirginia.-Rich. Why.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
New HAMPSHIRE Election.

CONCORD, March lO.-One hundred ami
fftv.four towns have been heard from. ana
Indicate that Goodwin's Rep majority :"r
Governor is at least 5000.
The Republicans elected their three Con-
gressmen by handsome majorities. Marston'
in the LIST district, by about 400; Tappan m
the 2nd district, by about 800 +; and Edwards.
in the 3rd district, by about 200
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
Fire AT southbridee. Mass

Sou1HBRlpGE, March l0.-A great fire '''
Cured in Southbridge this morning. lur'
ners Hotel and barn adjoining. with forty
horses, Phelps jewelry store, Simpson oN'-
ter saloon. and Edwards gas house, were
all destroyed. The goods in Mr.. Edward ;
store were partially damaged. The loss u
about $4,000, and is partially covered 10y
insurance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
More about the Wanderers Cargo.

AUGUSTA, March 1.-The Savannah E"-
publican Of this morning states that the Wan
derer's Africans are at Jacksonville Tcl.a,r
county. They were arrested near Albany.
and carried back 81 miles, where they vii
probably be claimed BY their owners. Tie
reports relative To the affair are much tam.
glcd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

TIE Fourth AND FIFTH ArDlroRSnEP>.
A. j. O'Bannon. esq, formerly chief clerk
in the Fourth Auditors Office, has been pro
NOTED to the Authorship Of that Bureau.
Bartholomew Fuller. esq. of North Caro-
lima. has been appointed Fifth Auditor. vice
Murray Mcconnell, resigned. Both APP
pointments were contirmed.-W Wash. !Hay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
Tha Exnsctad Nawa from Mexico.

WASHINGTON, March ii, LIB p. m.-B'th
the national and seaboard lines are working
through to New Orleans to-day. but up to TIA.
present time there is no intelligence of I'll"
arrival of the Tennessee, now due from Vera
/
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
Baltimore Wool Market.

Sales amount to only some 5000 pounds, at pre-
vious quotations. viz: Unwashed 2ta 2Sc. lu'-
" ashed 35@ 39c.; No pulled 32W$'c.; N'Tih"
pulled 81 q 4lc.; common fleece "ia Sc quarter
TO half do 3S@. i2c. half to three-'o"rths uo' :"
n, Isc and three fourths to full do. i9ta - cts.
n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

The GUBERNATo CANvAss.-HARHI-
soHBrRG, Va, March 9.-lt being announ-
ccd that the Gubernatorial canvass between
Hon. John Lctchcr and Vim. l.. Goggin
would be opened here today, there WAS an
unusually large crowd Of people in attend.
ancc. There was Il reporter Of the New ork
Herald on the ground, who took down the
speeches OF the gentlemen The excitement
ran very high between the politicians and
friends of both parties.
At about half.pa>t l. o'clock, Mr.. Letcher
took the stand, and delivered very able
speech about an hour an fifteen minutes IN
length, in which he reviewed his course IN
Congress during the last session. After
which he defended himself against the AS
sauls of the Opposition party IN the State
and proceeded to show that he was every
whit rs rood Southern man a. his opponent
Mr. Goggin then followed in neat and
well prepared speech. in which he severely
criticised some of the actions OF Nr. Letcher
and during the whole speech, he exhibited
that courtesy and honor which ever eharac-
terizes an Old Virginia gentleman. Mr. t.,
on account Of fatigue and hoarseness OF voice,
WdS ScHFttiN hbIt w sIN'tH'
admirably well, and defended himself IN {"
manner crcditable to any one.
During the speaking there was but very
little excitement, though both parties were
repeatedly applaudcd by their respective
friends.-Corr Richmoad Dajiy Dj~P.
The FREpEnrcKsprEG WATER Power
FREDrRIcKsErR re- March 10, 1883. \ meet
ing Of the stockholders Of the Fredericksburg
Water Power Company. was held in the City
Hall. agrreahlv to notice. on " cdnesdav
evening. 9TH March, lSj9-Mr. John a.
English in the Chair, and Mr.. William :.
Barton, acting as Secretary. under tn" old
organization. The Secretary read the con-
tract between the Corporatan and the new
Company. The new Company was then or
ganizcd by the election John l.. Marye, Jr.,
is President. and Il. }. Kelly. John +. Tao
kett. Jno. 4. English, John f. Scott and Hen
nv b. White. H. Directors. The salary otthc
President was fixed at one hundred dollars
pcr ADMINISTRATIONS Disp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
MOUNT PLEASANT FOR SALE

u fLEhohNI KUN ohLE-IH 'Nt'G
wi ton of a decree vi the Circuit Court Of Fair
fax County. rendered at June term, 1888, IN the
suit of Thatcher Perkins W. Edward Cowling a"G
al-, the undersigned will oder fer sale, at public
auction, in front OF the Mayors Once, in the cS
of Alexandria, on FRiDA Y, the lot deg Of AprL
1859, at ~ ociock. w., the TRACT OF LAND now
occupied 10y the said Thatcher Perkins in tho
County of Fairfax called MOUNT PLEASANT"
and cont aiming $50 Acres, or less. This racI
of land binds on the Mount Vernon road, is .rma-
ted on n commanding eminence. overlooking the
city of AieAandria, from which il il distant sbOu.
two miles. The soil is good, and the land has beeu
much improved by the present occupant, who has
also lately erected upon ii handsome and
-. modious DWELLING HOUSE, at cost OF
H:i some four or FIVE thousand dollars. Thcplaco
i. So well known "a to render further description
unnecessary.
TERNs.-One teuth Of the purchase money viii
be required 10 band; the balance in three equal
instruments. at G. u, and lS months from the day
Of sale; the deferred payments TO bear Interest, to
he secured by the bonds Of the purchaser, with
approved security, and retention Of the title until
said deferred payments made; the cash pay
ment 10 be forfeited, and the land resold, at tho
purchus, r. risk, ON failure to comply with tho
terms Of sale.
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR, ,,,,,
FRANCIS l.. SMITH, '''""
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
W.. co,tIe Market. March 9.

Reef Cat,le.-Oferincs this week $500: sales
at s7.75@ sll p loo lbs. for inferior t" frs, qu"I
ity. Cows-Saics at S2Sa. 500, as to graiity.-
Veal Calves-ssles at 4dsi cents per h. sheep
and Lambs-sales at $4@Ss 90. for inferior L"
prime quality. Swine-salcs at S6(a 500 E ~"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

VALUABLE FARM.-In pursuance of n decree
Y of Caroline Circuit Court, made on the ~
instant in tho ease Of Sterne. &c, Va. Tiley, &c.
will offer for SALE on the premises on me 6h o.,
Apri merit, if fair. if not, the next fair day, tina;
snug little FARM, situate Immediately ON Monroe
Creek. in the Cosnty Of Wcstmorcand. called anu
known as the BRICK HOUSE. This land ad-
joins the land Of Vim. Dishman and Others, is
very fertile, requires but little fencing, and il well
located for the enjoyment Of fish, wild fowl ant
,r- oysters. The BUILDINGS in good order,
a:i and sufficient for the accommodation OF small
family, servants &c. Immediate possession N:i(
be- given.
TrRNs:-One third cash, one third on the trt
of January 1880, and one third on the first OF Jan
uary, 1861. The deferred payments 10 bear inter
est from the day Of sale, aud to be satisfactorily
secured. MARK l.. BOULwARE, Comm.
Westmoreland County, NH l2-wts
@t. THREE HOUSES AND LOTS Fox
G1 SALE.-By virtue of two deeds Of trust.
WI sell At public auction. in front of the Mayor
Office. III the city OF Alexandria al IL o'clock. VI.
oa Tnr.day. tie 2ih doy Of March, 1889, THREE
LOTS OF GROUND with FRAME TENEMENlH
thereon situated the east side of Fairfax street,
between Franklin aud Jefferson streets.
Term. made known on day Of sale.
GEORGE ". BRENT, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

The Washington Star says:--"It is hardly
possible that the trial of Mr.. Daniel T..
Sickles can be commenced before the open
ing of the week after next"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

WASHINGTON, ID. C..
DEALERS IN BUILDERS HARDWARE.
WE would call the attention OF Carpenter, aud
w Builder. TO our large assortment Of BUILD
Frs HARDWARE. which We will eel at reduced
prices. We name in part
900 dor. wilson, Sash Pulie-, II, >. y in. No
and ..
JDU ditto Assorted Butts Loos. aud Fat Joints.
200 keg- Assorted Avalon Nall.
\ large assortment "t Locks. Knob, Bolts.
Screw Strap HINGE, Files. dc. Pcrsons wishing
to purchaS" will find il to their advantage to give
u call. Washington, fell I9-eoGln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
SPRING SUPPLY. Is
HARPER f. B.iLDUIN,
Wholesale Dealers in
1853.

BOOTS, SHOES. HATS AND STRAW HoopS,
ALEXANDRIA. VA,
IJAVE the pleasure to announce to their Gus
i TONERS and dealers generally. the arrival OF
their SPRING STOCK Of
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS AND STRAW GOODS,
comprising 1910 CASES and CARTOONS OF
SEASONABLE GOODS. all Of which have been
purchased direct If The Manufacturers in New
England on the most favorable terms. Country
Merchants and other dealers visiting thi. market
are requested to examine their stock before pur-
chasing elsewhere ~ il j. their determination I"
Offer such inducements in the way of bargains a
cannot fail To please HARPER Il BALDWIN.
NH I2-2nwlm Prince II. Wharf, AcXa.. Va
NOTICE i, hereby given that have authorized
y Lieut.. WV. JENKINS to collect. without delay
all ARMS, ACCOTTREMENTS, &C., belonging
TO the State. within the County Of Alexandria
All persons in possession Of any of these Arms,
&C., will deliver them 10 him.
| refer them L. ihe following extract from the
General Orders of Adjutant General Richardson,
Of Feb 1T, 1874
Large numbers of the public Arms are dispersed
about III some of the Regiments, in the hands u!
individuals and used only for their private Purpo-
se- All such must he reclaimed. and collected for
the State. No person, or persons, whatever. can
acquire legal title to the PUBLIC Arms, and when
any who have them in possession refuse To give
them up on the call Of any authorized collector
they may, and must, he recover cd by egni process
CHARLES r.. STUART.
mh l2-3t Commandant roth Rcg't. V. VI.
(Seutnel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

ft'~ To the Voters Of Fa"9uicr County.-It has
U~h expected for some time past that would be
candidate for seat in the next Legislature of
,"gihia. and hereby announce myself candi-
uA'e subject TO Democratic Con' ention. for its
approval OF rejection, of M intention. Shoald
MAJ convention honor lie with the nomination, il
VIZ ne source Of qualification to my friends and
-.sse" and i elected, promise to do all within
y. power OF energy and ability, to carry out all
'"su'es OF interest to the State and the county:
% pafhcuiar Il do not dodge any question" The
ns anu The free negro bills, and the protection
,t; ' save property, are my hobbies, and all
;"ams' That may appear to my mind for the best
-. s's oi the community. am not rabbid
i.'as; l am conservative in my political opin-
snu Tor the union Of the States with the Con-
v;S and for n-intcrvention of the North
~" ne south III regard to all its institutions.
'''''~ citizens, Your obedient servant,
p- J. W. PATTERSON.
Huquier county, NH lo--en3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
DIED.

In Charles County. Maryland. on the Goth ult.,
OF scarlet fever, the residence of his father, Maj
Charles ). Williams CHAS. Z. WILLIAMS, in
the lI'h year of his age. On the 9TH instant. of
the same disease. HOMER. another son of Major
williams, IN the 18th year of his age.
In Cumberland Md. on the jth instant, Of con
sumption. HOFFMAN B. BURTON, aged 10
Years and | month. Another green leaf has fallen
To earth. Death, the relentless foe, trumphs in II
hew Victory, and the grave swallows up another of
the sons Vi men. Hoffman b. Burton sleeps in the
ron'ecrated chambers of the dead. He died after
lingering illness, on Saturday morning last. He
vas an exemplary young man. All his actions
were regulated and controlled by high toned
morality. He was intelligent, high minded. and
OIL 'naeNib!e integrity. No youth in Cumberland
sustained character more immaculate in its pu-
my II, was all that could he desired in man.
lie was the idol Of an afectionate mothers heart.
Hsf only son. and never did son return mother ;
He'"tion with profounder love. To his sisters he
vas The living embodiment of goodness; and their
s''e' at this dispensation Of Providence which
transported him hence, caused many who knew
ahd appreciated the character of that dear brother.
!" 'hed sympathetic tears the cold grave in
No'ch MS mortal remains shall sleep evermore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

WHEAT REcxlP1s.-CHrcAeo, March lO.-lhe
deficit in the receipts of wheat from the hsrves, Of
1858. to this point, has reached over hve m,lilons
of bushels, as compared with the previous crop.
The total accumulation OF flour ana gram ,Ge , Ho
x.cl WA, equal TO 30 900 bushels, against li5,ooV
bushels for the same week last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

N1OTICE.-The subscriber has taken out letter.
~ Of administration Oh the estate Of Thomas
c, Atkinson, deed. Persons indebted to the G.
tate. are requested to make early payment to him.
and creditors will please file their claims with him,
verified by affidavit.
ian l9-eou S. FERGUSON BEACH,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
The Markets.

BALTIMORE. March ll.-Fl"ur closed firm: How
ard street and Ohio $6.37!. Wheat closed steady
and scarce, but much wanted: liOG. ls"c. Corn
closed dull. with a decline of 2GL3c. yellow S2":
white 7Sc. Provisions are firm and unchanged:
bacon sides 9sc. Whiskey closed steady mt 2s!@.
% cts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

4 SCISSORS NOTICE.-The citizens in
~ formed that the Assessors will enter upon
their duties forthwith. 1t will save much tr"uhl"
10 them a well a. the taxpayers, if the lists at
personal estate should he ready for them when the
parties are called on Thee lists should contain
full statcmeut of all stocks or securities Tor
ncy, and personal property OF any other kind lea
ccpting stocks of this Corporation. Slaves under
twelve and over orty-iivc year, Of age. and book.
maps. and philosophical apparatus for private use
or in Schools Male slave. not To be returned
ns tythcableS. and personal property must he given
in. whether taxed elsewhere not. or held III the
party'> rightor in iiduciary character.
RICHARD \. RUpb,
CHARLES :. PRICE,
NH J9-colt Assessors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

GARDEN SEEDS, warranted fresh and scnu'
-" '''' J. r. PIKRP0IHT,
nh IL No l72, Z. cor. King and Wash ''s'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

NEW YoRK. March ll.-Stocks are trner.'
Cumberland Coal Co. 23j. Mo- 6s Sjl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
\ + II ~ e. RE i pr FOR 1859.
GEORGE W. HOW ARD & CO.,
INr-JRrtR- AND WHOLEsAtE pFALrPsI ~
FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS
Va $40 Ba'timor, ayc,t, and No ~ G,rmnn STREET

BALTIMORE. Md
ID ESPECrFILLl call the attcpt.,n of purcha-
IL scr- to their large and general stock of FOR
EIGN and DOMESTIC STAPLE aud FANCY
DRY GOODS, which hu> been gotten up under the
o,osf tnsor0bt. "j""Dsi0nc,s and will lie disposed
ri to prompt buyers upon ,he best terms. Our
stock embraces the most leading style. VI STAPLE
GOODS adapted to h. s"aLern trade, such a.
Maryland reniientiary and other Plaids; Plaid
and Striped 0hLahurgs: Plain aud Twilled do:
Brown and Blcachcd Linens. Ducks, snd Drills:
Planters Linens: Richardson Sons and 0Hdcn-
superior Family Linens. with other good makes of
IRISH Linens. ali al The m"lt popular and best
makes of prints. iurlaimg "Merrmac-. our OBJ
jcct being to make our stock as attractive n posi-
bic to the best class of buyers.
Baltimore. Md. mb 9--e"thpl0
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

a. tythcabcS. and personal property must he given
ill., whether taxed elsewhere or not. or held III the
party'> own righto or in fduciary character.
RICHARD \. RUbb,
CHARLES :. PRICE,
NH I2--coat Assessors.
II ETTLEWELLS MANIPULATED GUAN0.
IN We have received full supply of this ar
ticic, and shall keep it constantly on hand II IL
composed of pure PERUVIAN and PHOSPHATE
GrASus. from the Islands of Chiuchu and Ncvassa,
combined and closely intcgrated 10y machinery.
No. i, warranted To contain per cent. Of Am
mvuia, and H. to ~ per cent OF Phosphate Of Lime.
No. - per cent. Of Ammonia. and 81 to 90 per
cent. of Phosphate of Lime.
The testimonials of the value of this Fertilizer,
in our possession, very strong. and from sour
ce, known Ia us 10 Ice reliable.
VIM. IL. FOWLE & son,
NH II No. South Wharye,.
rJNHE EXCITEMENT CONTlNUES!- The
! rush at FRENCHS Book and P"ri"di"ni
Depot, Tor papers with Illustrations of the Sickl"s
Tragedy, is unprecedented in the history of News
paper'lom in this region.
Just received another large lot of Lcsc's Illus
irateI News. Harpcr's Weekly, The New iork
National. and United States Police Gazette con.
tanning full illustrations of the Sirkcs Tragedy.
Cur Musical Friend. No. H.. now ready, price |"
cents. 1t contains THE Warriors JOY" March V!
Gungl "Refection. tAhschied.l song by +.
Abt: aud "Fancy's Dream" song. by Bellini.
Lee Bon Ton journal DE Mode. OF Paris Fash
ions for March j. rich number, JOc.
The Grcat BOOK OF the Day. My Thirty Years
on, "E he senate" by Major Jack Downing, Illus
rated with sixty four original aud characteristic
cngravingS price Sl.2i. The rch,-; Book vi the
season.
Frank Leslie, Budget of Fun for April. 6 cts.
The Young Dutchcss. or Memoirs of Lady Of
Quality. by q. ". NJ. Reynolds soc
Monthly part of Wavcrley Magazine for March.
- cts.
Monthly part Of Harpcr's Weekly for March,
20 cts.
Everything in my line on hand. NH -
HAVING completed my purchase 10 New York
/ i and Philadelphia. | AIN now opening ii large
and varied stock of DRY. MILLINERY, and
FANCY GunDS. All the goods having been
selected with the view of introducing the L"tc-'
t"-k inns in thi, vicinity. | invite the Ladies {"
examine my assortment. and avail thcmseiyc- u:
IL" opportunity to obtain the NEWEST Styles ~
quick ; the fashion plate, will bring them.
NIB II LEWIS BAAR. LIS King-st.
NNOBACCu. AEGARS, &c.--The undersigned
are now receiving and have in store. their
SPRING STOCK OF TOBACCO. SEGARS. &C..
Of the following grudc.--
80 boxes light pressed Tobacco
% " Panacra do
- Adams 10
- Geo Finncv', i"
- Wilkinson do
- FHriwcll do
20 d" College TO-. prime
} kegs Rough and Ready do; - boxr, mt
dium do: 10 Lb.,. and cases Smoking Tobacco %
boxes Scotch Snuff , bbls. do. do; ~ key loose
do; 90 iar- Rappee do; also, large stock of 81
CARS. We have bought our Tobacco Scyar-
&C. an the l.!"-, favorable terms. We invite art
examination of our stock, will sell It, low
can be bought here Baltimore.
J. II. MCNEIGH ( SON,
mn IL Prince street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS AND OTHERS.

FINHE inducements now offered hy the ADAMS
i EXPRESS COMPANY To- Merchants and the
business community for the safe and roJ1d fron--
nj-.;"" If FREIGNT fj"o, III. E"-fe,1. r;t;... ga
iisc"us!,i". to points Of destination, must com
mend Itself to favorable notice.
Good, now shipped FROM Baltimore. by this
route. reach Alexandria ia few hours, and are
then forwarded by FIRST trains to their destination.
Parties ordering by this line d" not incur any
cSpen." for drayagc Or commissions at either end
of the line l.. W. FALLS. Agent.
NH S-colm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

NOR SALE. ny the undersigned, COUNTY
/ RIGHTS in Virginia for PlTENT WASH
iNG MACHINE. the best now i'll Use. Addre.-.
or call on j. T. MORTIMER.
I'D Penn. Avenue, bet. I'D and - St.
NH l0--3ts Washington. ID. Z.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

AiohS.-A lot Of Mercer Potatoes suitable
NH y, p'ap'ing' just received, aud for sale BY
Z. I. SUTTLE- b co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

The annual commencement ofthe Medical
Department of Georgetown College, deferred
from Monday evening last on account of the
weather, took place on Thursday evening. at
the Smithsonian Institution. Washington
4 very full auditory was present 10 witness
the interesting proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

ICE-IIorSE BrRNT.-On Thursday evening,
soon after o'clock, the frame ice house On
b. street south, in Washington. near the
Smithsonian enclosure. was burnt to the
ground hy incendiary means. It was the
property of Messrs. Brown, Of Browns Ilo-
tel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

FI.n.-The supply Of fresh fish in market
yesterday was good. Shad were selling at
30 cents pair: Herring, bunch, - cents;
Rock, 80 cents per bunch. The Perch,
which were very good sold at 3Tt cents
per bunch. We had fine sample from Mr..
Carson's landing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

Benjamin lIan>ftrI, long known as the
proprietor Of the City Hotel. at Williamsburg,
IA, committed suicide on Saturday, last, by
cutting his throat He was 81 years Of age,
and retired from business on competency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
:. H. & G. C. SCHNEIDER.

Smith .;d. Pn. lr.. L.f,c.,n lWh and In I,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12
AUCTION SALES.

inr of the week after n,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-12

Corn is selling in some parts of Rock
bridge county, Va, at 81 bushel, and oats
ut seventy-ive cents-tha crops last year hav-
ing been failures.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-05-05
C,UpRrNE COURT-JOHN JAY, Receiver Of

~ the Mechanics Fire hssrsnee Company Of The CITY ~ NV
YorA, agaps, WILLIAM II. DE GROOrE Ard ALICE ", hs
wife, Tb~Sor. B. ID dr, and Emms, his wies. Jazss
Murray Charles Burial eliza War; AID ChArss
Alternately, sd1iDisraor Of John Ware deoes~ oeorse
Opayk. sud wH-n g. Hant-Punan, % DEERE OF sr msds
Court bed the City Of S-~yors the SIS; 1t Octoe,
1851, l. tho Rc. In aid dcre PANIED, VIII sell =; paonc .e
day II May, lS9 a. J. oc!ock a. Of that day. b 'o9wGs
described nal or land yz Al ha. o-r-ain o pise %
parcel Land situate lying and being Twelfth r2) Ward
ct city, bpunded aud dcebed ow, viz Bssnnins At
point snhsy side One lDrtred -cnd -,
hundred -obrsrrly from ths s,a;hesstsry
corner hundred susfr.y aad-s, ard Eeven.hsv,
running s,u;hsry uo parallel with said -
Do ,nrr of the bscs btSes Ohsndrd and forty St
and hundred and forty -econds, thence along aid
,sr e esst.qy hundred thence soathsry hn,
parallel with sad Es.nsy, un II inersees hs northery
Inc Of the Bsnpg jshs usd thence norhesftsrfy along
,sd line Of he B.m sdsle road until n,ersccts the sos,eyy
line Of Ore huud oond thence westerly Aoof
the ..h.ty l. q One 6und red and forty second 81; to The
mac. ri h,-riux Terms made the day Of a,e
Datsd April -sfh. 1883. HOMER H. STUART, krtsree.
1HARIES y WHITEHEAD Attorney. Apl8 a~d