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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20

l,,ru -rbs receipts during the week nave
,..u lr,hr, with irS sales. The stock on hand Is
small. aud holders ARE brin.
Wus,r.-lhc offerings during the week have
,s,u t,l,w expectation, which is accounted for by
the quantity sent to Richmond, most vi when We
A.. informed was rut into store. the prices oierea
mt messing tho views of farmers, who had MI
,I.. If getting u considerable advance there over
III, prire. paid ia this market but the Wheat ar
rr.ug there on Il falling market. they gave orders
10 store il in preference 10 subiniiting nov 10
forced sales The market yesterday was steady,
In, p,t u,riye mud there were sales of ordinary
white at USC lOc. and ~ To llic. tor good To
prime rod at lU5Gl lOse., closing with fair de-
msnd
Cppy.-Arryals very light sales yesterday ut
5jc measure, and 7Sc. by weight.
GRockRIfs.-Thc market during the past weoA
has cvn quiet, and prices for all descriptions OF
good, nrc but nominal. The tightness in the
money market helps TO drag prices down, and the
Prospect before us is any thing but aattering. We
continue last weeks quotations.
PRovl.roSs.-The market is unchanged-de-
Insnd good ut former prices.
FsprILIhEEs.No change to note. except an 'n-
creased demand for Guano, and heavy sales at
trrmcr rates.
WooL.-ln Wool the transactions arc limited.
Wo quote ~ follows; -Msrin". washed i6Ct3oe.;
unuashcd ;unL3jc.; comin"n unwashed 25t 26c.:
wsehed 33M.3sc.; pulled 3oCl"jc.
FRalGmrs Vessels are wanted to freight with
C,nl al tho following rMtes;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20
Richmond Market, August 10.

Ia the early par, of the week there was n mark
81 depression III the Tobacco market, but yestrr
ia! a rr animation seemed t. take place, and We
,""'huc our former quotations. The business
A'e' ny with all the favorable opportunities this
"S Affords as Tobacco market. For the six
months ending June 3Oth last, s.6l6 hhds were
exported from this city to foreign ports, and up +"
this.
Flour Is declining in the market, much to the
ti'''at'"n "i the poor people, who expect I" get
s'eent l"nt from the bakers ut II reasonable price
luce lot OF January up to date, $4,000 barrels Of
N'at have been exported
""rsi Is coming into town by every available
I "' IN large quantities. The Danvilie road
;, "s> VI daily an immense carge of it, and 10 do
1' 'sl'a' boats. decline during the last few
Ways has been evident in our Wheat market, and
,'V 5! the best prime quality of red and white
.ad only bring from $l.25 /" $l.35 per bushel.
=. "nle Vi the railroad depots they have to store
va! 'He supply OF Wheat at tho expense of the
sn~r Tor want of room in other Quarters
h"t S,uuy
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COMMUNICATED.
Friendship Prayer Meetings.

The PRAYER meetings which are held resu-
larly every Sunday afternoon. at y o'clock,
under the auspices Of the Young Mems
Christian Association. are attended by large
audiences, most of whom are members "i the
Company. As M old fireman, and old mem
Der of the Friendship, Am glad to see this
state Of things. Good nust come out Of 1t.
There has already been u decided improve
mrnt. aud sincerely hope and trust it may
continue. The addresses OH last Sabbath al
trrnnon, were very interesting, and were lis
tened to with marked attention
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20
New York Cattle Market, August Is.

:. 'atile.-fhe market has again been dull
t,'''s Very near the same as last week, except
sp poorer classes OF Cattle, which are more
aud lower. Quite number of the inte'
49,. grades sold ne low Ms 6Gy7 cents, and very
quality at SGL9t cents. The best on sale did
r,, '"''se over loGslU! cents. Good quality con.
l. 's scarce aud wanted. Take out OF the supply
or.Y some 200 head and the balance were OF very
'a.mble.. "'4 '''"' ''''"'' VIM iva '"e
"eef aud Lsmbs.-Ths arrivals have again
an, 80 'so' yet the market hus not experienced
"anse; prices are the same a. last week.
br,J 'aperI"r Lambs have sold at sj.5O(J$6 II
rr.d.. There is still a good quantity of inferior
s which sell from $500, $3.50 n head.
L,,. Na.-l he demand is worry small and prices
al. SA,h declined very heavily. The best ON
u,Dv '"nld not bring over 5s@5t cts. gross, and
elm. :, ".,c selling at 4@4i cents. The heavy de-
Ness and Prime Pork. Il. also the ouslau ght
t,S s wy Inspector on the city piggeries, have
''! depressing influence on prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20
s. SANDS EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED
or ttD No

I HAVE engaged in the Manipulation of GU
| AMOS, and am ready {" supply the Far
mrr- aud Planters at the United States with an
article winch | consider superior to anything oil
the kind which has yet been produced, having an
unusual amuant | believe. u. the valuable m=rcdi
rurs III this article. During my c'IiorshIp al the
"Amcriram Farmer. with which until withina few
months have been connected Tor y years. have
most cmrhaticaily urged upon IT," Farmers and
Planters that the mixture "t the AmmnnIacii Gu
aro Pcruvian) with the rhusph Mexican,
Columbian. &c. was the best and cheapest appll
cation Ia most crops they cOnld apply. For more
general views upon this subject. refer t" the pa
,,.s ol the American Farmer; and alS", I" my cir
rular just issued land which will he forwarded t"
any one desiring it, in which this view is ably suS
tanned 10y DR.. Birbcl Analy iral Chemist. OF this
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20

THE EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED GUAN0
WILL M rIT Ur ~ BAGS AND MARKED
S. Sands Excelsior Manipulated Guano,

AND WILL CONTAIN
.! 10 lo per- cent Imm""'" a"i 10 10 % per
cent N"sph"ieS.
II j. intended that it shall reach the highest ot
these standards. bur somc allowance l. desired {"
he made. tn meet any possible short coming which
hy accilcnl may Lee made. The Excelsior No. !
believe equal To the best Peruvian Guam" "m any
crop To which that article is applied, ANA viii sur
pa, it ~ Improvement {" land. The Agricultural
public have been much imposed npon by all sorts
nf prnr>sr, fertilizers, hut have u" hesitation IN
saving. that hricyc THU COMPOUND will he found
the Ne PiuS tra" %! ANYTHING OF the Kind which
has vet been produced: and with this confidence
IN it, value, have agreed I" Introduce 1t I" the
nuLIi. SAMUEL SANDS,
formerly Editor of the American Farmer.
Baltimore. Md.
All orders from persons in Virginia and Mary
land. trading with AcXandria, viii lie promptly
supplied by the Agents.
ADDISON. WALLACE Il CO.,
AlrNuuuril.
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ronosals for the New Atlantic Cable.

fIUpOsaIH IUI tHo NO" -h'f'1Rs10
New YORK, Aug. l9.-The Atlantic Tele-
graph Company have issued M invitation to
inventors. patertecs, and manufacturers Of
submarine cables, to come forward Us soon as
possible with specimens and plans Of cables
suitable for ocean service. to be submitted to
the company for examination, testing, and
experiment.
The invitation extends to all persons en-
gagged busi"oss, i'll whatever country residing,
the object being To ret the very best cable
that can be produced. All communications
to be addressed to the Secretary Of the Socie-
ty, George Sawarl, - Old Broad street, Lon
don
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20
Coal Trade.

SSH. 's week ending Saturday. August 18th.
S,s.n,, Tons OF coal were shipped over the Cum
a,sr ~ a'd Pennsylvania Railroad, and 4. $50. 10
c,un,'e'' road ofthe Georges Creek Coal and Iron
ea,irs Making total for the week from the
Tor n. s"h oil l3,Si4.l2 tons. Totsl shipments
Sih,,, var from the entire region, 200 81 OF toms
eni,, w ne boats feared this port daring the week
so "s wednesday. the I7ih Instant. carrying TO-,
clear, m ''r"al. During the season |, 7u7 boats
-g... ~'s port carrying l73,Ios.o6 tons of coal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20
D; ,,mond Stock Market, August 10.

.x = cent. ~ years {" run no sales At tho
li.a'l. , 80, H,rpi. last -al- S.'5I AMI interest
-. Rank stock s,l-- Si:'.
.nar., uank St,.k. l"4l3
".n,. B,uL Sr,rk. s-t s,lr- Sl"o
h'h"'- =, commonwealth stock. S,~ lHola
E'nH =" I fredericksburg. and Potomac Railroad Stock.
l..r -aiy- go ,r.u.,.,.,s,. YA
r,rim,nl snd pan'' RAILROAD guaranteed "'"'N N''
Una AMI Tcnn- Railro"i Bonds Is, 'n%rs. w.
al ,rl mt. Do 2nd mortgage" iast SN"s s''
,Im DO SRI or,sasS, lot ']l R", sI' r. ANA '
s"J ,I.,nndrin y cent Bond, s'o AMI INT
H,,tIk CITY 81 AMI int
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FOWLE & CO., Alexandria, Va,

IMPORTERS OF GUANO. PLASTER, SALT.
SUGARS. MOLASSES, &C., ac.
PERUVIAN GUAN0.
Just received per Ships Ceres" "TemplemaD.
.Silvrr Star" and Charles Ward" direct from
the Chincha Islands, 500 TONS NJ. PERt-
ILAN GTANO. whi.h they offer to their custom
rrS al lowest rates.
SOMBRERO GUAN0,
Direct from the Island uf SomhrcrO. This i the
richest Phosphate t,rlunu known.
SOLUBLE PH0SPHATED GUAN0,
Manufactured by DR.. K. H. StabIcr, "i this city.
and warranted 10 contain per ct. ot Amm"na,
and - per ct. Soluble bone phosphHtcS Also,
ELIDE ISLAND, or
CALIFORNIA GUANO:
JARVIS ISLAND. aud
MEXICAN GCANO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20
Baltimore Cattle Market, August IS.

Cattle-Therc is hu, little change from the
dullncss which has prevailed in the Cattle market
for the past few market days. The offerings to-
day were $50 head. out OF which ll5 were driven
to Philadelphia 30 to the country for slaughter,
and the remaining GS5 sold to Baltimore butchers
at $3@ Si.5O p 100 Ms, making an average of
S3.S7, which is slight advance on the average OF
last Thursday.
IIogs.--There has been fair supply of Hogs 1T
market, aud our quotations are u shade lower than
the last. We quote them at SSC1sS - r 100 ths.
Sheep.-We quote Sheep this week, at $2.JoGt
1918 p head. with IA fair supply.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20
BY 1. VI. McCORMICK.--A
SALE THIS nay

/ COMMISSIONERS SALE OF DWELLING
" HOUSE AND LOT, N ALEXANDRIA, VA.
- Pursuant Ia u decree of the Circuit Court Ut
Alexandria County, Va, rendered OH the 2Jth day
"t May. 1859, in the suit Of James A. English ".
McNcigh ct. AL. the subscribers, Commissioner
"f said Court. will offer for sale. Public Auction,
III front of the Mayors Office, in the city of Alex
ardria. Va. at ~ ocipck, ~, on 81 RDA },
-. hc 6h dag of Auy~.t merit, the DWELLING
a:I HOUSE AND LOT, in said city, wherein tho
said English now resides, situated on the north
idle of King street, between Alfred and Patrick
streets. beginning ~ feet from the east side OF Pat
rick street and running east on King street 25 feet
thence north, parallel to Patrick street, 100 feet
thence west, parallel to King street, 2j feet thence
III a straight line to the beginning.
TERNs-Trn per centum u the purchase money
t" he paid in cash; the balance in three equal in
sialmcnts, nj H. IL, and Is months from the day of
SALE for which the purchaser is to give his bonds
bearing interest, with good personal security, and
the title to be retained till bonds are paid.
GEORGE W. BRENT. Comm'rs.
:. FERGUSON BEACH. ! of sale.
ic 27-e"ts
2:tJ- The above sale is postponed to !>afud"y,
2uih instant. IT the same hour, or immediately AT
ter the sale oil :. A. Masters's property.
GEORGE W. BRENT. } COmm'rS.
:. FERGUSON BEACH. Of sale.
mug S-cOt%
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oal at tho following rates
The Markets..

B,LrnoRS, Aug. ly.-Flour closed dull; How
ard street fJ,2J. Wheat closed firm; sales of 49,
10" bushels; white 1850 l32c.; red 100 Use.
Corn closei firm aud unchanged sales of white ut
I1GslSc.; yellow 7lGg 76c. Provisions closed un-
changed but active bacon sides 9sG91; mess
Pnk $iJ..J. Whiskey closed firm, at 2i1c.
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J. w. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY

WARKENTUN, Vi,
ItONTINUES to perform all operations belong.
" ing to tn. Dental profession in tho most salts
factory manner, at moderate rates.
Doctor Mc,iee may be found at home At any time,
ex,.pt from the second t. the third Munday IN each
month which ige will be spent ut Flint Hill, hap
pahanaLtk County, Va.
once and residence on Main street, nearly oppo-
sit. the WarrentDn House.
Warrenton, ian l-soly
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LOCAL 1T Z II 8.

m"hu "'i.'
u"y h'r'''S' " ~, -:
A., ... ,,,;,c,,.;
with their visit 10 their fellow soldiers IN
New York.
'"NIh",'.A '.D ''''' -, w.
cei'"d III '"'. wy ,-. - H.,
or I'll il''''' '"I"" - ~, = ~, s..
h''S T.. "''' WI,
through that place. Oh 'ne'r way ->o''''' WI
the purpose Of fighting duel.
FAIRFAX CAMP MEETiNG.-A part OF the
co,,,,uy from this place for the camp meet
:, C,;rf,x C.. left here Yesterday morn.
M IL ,t ~. ,,,.l.,
ing 1T =" c''cA' WI wv. ~ Wv
l. ,uloun and Hampshire ha'iroau.
rr,.,,r.s. for some DAYS. at the Methodist
Episcopal churrh. on Princess street, and
.,ue ncrsous nave prnirs<rd conversion.
:.
TouRNAMENr.--A tournament III AIRING
ton. is proposed 10 take place i'll the course Of
c,. ,,o.Ls
,..l ;..
Nor'''N lay
,Ioxo,.,,r;,uo
y 10y S.:,. -, IL. v;rrir;, s;do If
,t,;, ,.;,y Tn. r,rt,
was given under the AUSPICES "' t,e Potomac
nuSe W W l. ~ w. 49,, ~ ',,r,;,.;m,,rJ and Ic,,
,';,:,,,,,l,, I.I;,,b,.l with VIRGINIA cuuviyi-
atty. DancinS WAS the P''"c'l'''' ''j'!
ment "l the "aN' anh ''' ;. ,'''''"'' i'' '''
ton with which It WAS carried OUT rfh'''s
.,reut credit on Hugh Latham, esd, the p"-
Ia, and ,,,u, I.m,,I, trur rIaitaurr. 10 whom
NV "'' = ~ ,,,J,oo LoI
'hc '"''''H w -,
every reason |" u" lhahh'"''
ACCIpENT.--lhr numerals friends 81 h'N.
r =; Iii; ,.;,,. will n. n,ip,I Inv
''''''"
the Information that no MS 'hct VIII" III :"
-; l.,t which I,nriyrs his charge at Fre,lrr-
iL AL or his .,lJ, services for the present.
49,, ~ '' " ;,l , 'r,,,,;r
me III ""rh III rs "'"'" WI
hook, II" cut liIn'Srh 'H'"iy WI NV '"'S"'
Wash. star.
The Lyurhlurg Nirginian SAYS OF Alex
,JI Vir,,iri,
ah'r'a' lh'' sue - -.
city. remarkable for the enterprise, lntrili'
,o o,,J rC,.. L,.,;,,i;tv ,f her ,.iti
7">,. '''''
zens.
Ests" For sales of real estate. &c., advGI-
r u,
Use" I" 'ahe P''''' !" ''o"' W WV
office this hav. see Auction column.
,,.,,.,,.u, xn ,c. y,,Iy
4 NClENT JERl SALhM AND Us ~
n Try The American sunday School Union
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Nav YORK. August ly.-Flour closed higher;
State $IiOGy$i3J; Ohio $1,000 sails; Southern
unchanged At $i5O@y$5. Wheat closed firm
s"athcrn red l?jc.; do white lio@l 42. Corn
closed higher, new mixed igc.; round yellow Sic
rforis'ons closed quiet Pork closed quiet-mcss
SiI1OGsl3I5. Lard closed quiet ut l0tGg llc
"hl'key is steady nj 26c. The money market is
t.'''T !"r cxrhang. on London and State stocks.
No. IS Sgi Va e. W.
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con II z B C I A L.
Monetary.

,br week past We have no favorable change
- financial affairs, the demand being still
,b.n the supply and rates ruling high in
s''' Our Banks are not able AS yet to
a, the loans asked for, rs their circulation
-, ,r,inu.s to come in rapidly, under the pre-
-, redemption law. Currency is scarce anu
j., demand. at 1. Local Stocks are
ioII. aud rates unchanged. virginia o. nave aa-
',,.l We quote lust sales in Now York. at s"a'
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AUCTION SALES.
By +. VI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
SALE THIS DAY


VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC
Y SALE.-Under authority of a deed of trust
from Samuel A. Masters and wife, dated the FIRST
day of April. 1857, and duly of record, the under
signed. n trustees. therein named, will proceed at
II o'clock NJ on Saturday, the 2Ob dag t N
yDsi. 1872 III front of the Mayors Office, III the
City Of Alexandria. Va, Ia sell To the highest bd
der at public SALE the following real estate. To vii:
NJ. /. A LOT OF GROUND in the said city
Of Alexandria. and bounded MS follows: Beginning
on the Eas, side of Henry street, l6l feet South
OF Prince street and running thence East, eighty
three feet, n"e inches, thence South. eighty QUE
feet To Ii feet alley. then West eighty three feet
hNc inches to Henry street, thence North on Henry
street Ia the beginning
No. >. A TRACT OF LAND in the county If
Louioun, and State OF Virginia. containing ONE
| HUNDRED AND NINETEEN ACRES, 2Roods
and - PcIchcs NOR, or less.
No. ,. A TRACT OF LAND adjoining NJ. .,
| and containing FOUR HUNDRED AND FOUR
ACRES, Rood and 90 Pcrches, more or iesr-
The courses aud distances Of these two tracts of
land. particularly set out, aud described ~
said deed of trust, which will he exhibited a, time
aud place of sale. These lands bind ON the Mid
die Turnpike roai-are about two miles rctp,c-
lively from tue Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and
the line of the Alexandria, Louduun and llamp-
shire Railroad They distant about twenty
five mrs from tn. cities of Alrxandria. Va. snd
"t Washington and Georgetown d. c., respective
~. The land Is said To ba Of good quality, and
portion Of it in cultivation. 1t il well water
ell, has plenty OF timber and i, remarkably healthy.
TIE buildings are excellent and nearly new,
consisting of handsome and connexions frame
II DWELLING HOUSE, a large barn, and
iii. other necessary ont buildings. The situation
~ the dwelling is high and commanding. An "a
rrl!ent opportunity tor investment is here pr,s,n-
ted for persons wishing to purchase "A valuable
farm. The manager On the land. will show II 10
such persons may desire to examine it before
the sale.
TgRNS OF SALE.--One-thrd of the purchase
money 10 bc paid III cash, and the residue III three
equal instruments at four cig Int and twelve mouths
from the day Of SALE the deferred payments to he
secured 10y the bonds OF the purchaser, and deed
nl trust on the PR .crty.
The title of the land is believed 10 lie unqu,S-
tonahle but the undersigned, selling AS trustees,
will only convey such title as is vested in them, by
said deed of trust.
FRANCIS L. SMITH. rx,.,,..
" 9awts !. LOFTS klNZER.
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CUBA MOLASSES.

CUBA GLASSES.
10 hhdS. Sweet Cuba MolasScs.
PORTLAND SUGARS AND SYRUP.
80 bblS. \. A.. Portland Sugars
100 " syrup, at New York prices.
SOFT WINDSOR BLUE PLASTER.
300 Tons just received, per Brigs "Mary IL,
Amrna." "A,lriana," and "Georsie Dcermg,
from Windsor. y. :
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20
LIVE STOCK AGENCY
nv JAMES RICHARD SMO0T,

At TIE SOLICITATION OF SEVERAL
~ friends have hcru induced Ia establish NJ
agency for hr sale of CATTLE. SHEEP. @r.. u
this ani the District markets, washington ana
Gror.rtown) Having the advantage of lots ano
pastures convenient t" the Cattle scales. person.
iavnring me with consignment, of their stock, ar,
assured that they will I've properly cared for. and
sold To the very best advantage III the lowest rate
of commits sion. | must respectfully solicit the pa
,ronasc of the farmers nad SrahIcrS 'hr"nsh""'
the State. and tor puurtualty aud responsibility
refer them to the following named firms aud IN
Ii, dua.
Col. john VI. Harrison. Louioun County. Va.
DR.. ". u. Cochran.
b. f. Rixcy, Fnuquicr County, Virginia.
y. Loughh"rough, " y
r. A. Brrwis. Alexandria. Eirg;mia.
Marshall 4 Ward. -
T. :. Any information desired will he cheerful
~ given. 10y addressing me at Alexandria, Va.
iy 20-2awlm j. H. :.
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By JOHN L. CREIGHTON-Aucr
SALE THIS DAY

DCBLIC SALE.-O" W,dne.iny, the I7h IN
/ Si"ni. u, IOo'riock, 4. w. shall offer for sale
at public auction, in front of tie Mayors Oaicc.
H. the city 81 Alexandria, Virginia. TWELVE
SHARES OF VIRGINIA STATE STOCK
Terms. cash. EDWIN {. FlTXHUGH,
Administrator of VI. {. Fitzhugb, decd.
Fairfax County, Va. aug 9-eots
-Et," The above sale is postponed until next &'
iD,,I"y. tie ?0h instant, at the same place, ~
~ "'rIork. aug lS--ts
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A CARD.

ID. WAKEFIELD desires h. return his SIN
n, cerc thanks to hig numerous ru.t"urr- in
Virginia and Maryland. for their very liberal pa
trnlngc extended to him III the Alexandria Steam
Dvcing and Cloth Dressing Business. Tor the
last sixteen years; and he hope, by strict at'cn-
ton to his business To mrrIt II continuance "t the
same lie can bc found 1T hs old stand, No. -.
Fairfax street. where lac will lee pleased I" zee his
old customers and friends. aug lS-3t
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LIVERPOOL COARSE AND FINE SALT

300 300 sack a -t t.h1.s Fine SALT.
Expected shortly hy ship Isl Charles" direct
from Livcrp"". All filed 10 To- the t"n.
The above articles being OF their own direct i'm
purlation they are enabled 10 offer them at ~ iow
ratc. as they can he had in any market in the
.,,,utrr an. lJ--rutf
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oCHOOL BOYS WANTED.--haring engaged
y a first rate teacher. for my own boys. """'a
like to take Boardsrs. eight ar ten Do;s upon
moderate terms. Address >. W. NAeoN.
White Post Clarke county, Va.
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lady VII" has had much expo
rienee in teaching English branches, French
and Music, desires n situation. References OK
changed Address Z. +. d., MteheilS station
c,i,.nar .,univ Va aug fS-eO3iH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20

I'VE have now in store, and arc daily rccelv-
w Ing. choice brands of Extra and Superin'
FLOUR, which we vii! sell at market rates. Also
a prime lol Of TIMOTHY SEED.
,u,Io Z ENGLISH 4 BRO
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CANAL COMM E re E
ARRIVED. August ~.

ARRIVED. August ~.
Bonts +. A. Cook. Mary otis. Ann Eliza. VIM
Hart. ". X. King. TnoS. Deveccm"n, and Odd
Fellow, to I. J. MchaIcy.
Boats ID. Lynn and John Il. Masters. t" B"rdr"
MininsC".
Boats I. J. MeharIy and Gem. to Frosthurg
Coal Go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20

AIOTICE.-All persons are hereby forwarned'
IN against tre.passing in any way, upon BUSH
Hill Farm The law will be enforced on all such
,ersons VIRGINIA SCOTT
Fairfax county, aug ls-eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-20

4 tUMMISSlONER'S SALE OF LAND.-Pur-
" Suant toa decree of the Circuit Court of FAR
fax county, III the case of Patrick Reeds admlnio
traitor, &C.. vs. Hugh McGinnis. made at its June
term, 1889 the undersigned Commissioner therein
named will offer at public sale, on Nonday, me
l9h dag pf &'yi.mLsr, 1857. tC"urtda ~ Fairfax
Court House. (the late purchaser having failed to
comply with the terms of the sale, under former
,lccrcc.) u TRACT of LAND situate in FuriaS
county, about four miles south of Alexandria, upon
the new Turnpike Road leading from Alexandria
t" Acrntink Mills formerly the property at Patrick
Reed. and containing about EIGHTY ACRES
The Land i in Il good state of cultivation, with
good improycmcnts-uud from its proximity 10
market j. valuable n n Garden Farm.
TERHs.--Onc tenth of the purchase money To
he paid down rs a deposit, liable TO forfeiture on
failure of purchaser to comply with the terms OF
.aic upon it, confirmation: the residue in three
instruments OF Il. ~ and Is months, with interest
to he secured by bond, with good security, and the
land liable hc rcsOld failure to meet deferred
pay mcut. and title to be retained until purchase
money he paid. II. W. THOMAS, Commr.
Fairfax county. aug lS--,.Ots