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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

General jackson, after having the State OF
his birth put down Is Virginia, ana south
Carolina turns out. upon good evidence. L"
have been born in Mecklenburg County,
North Carolina, ''ut the house of George Me
Camie," and near t" the South Carolina line
According to the cyidrnc" Ill the case. IT
appears that he WAS born while his mother
was on her way to the latter State. within
which she subsequently resided at Waxnw,
and where her son Andrew spent his early
youth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

BY SAMUEL }. McCORMICK-AucTI
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.-Ey VIVA, o:
/ i II decree of the Circuit Court Of Alexandria
County. rendered at it, February term lN,i, iU
the suit of Mary Ann Cowman, guardian. g., g.
Charles II. Cowman. ct al. The undersigned 80
Cummi. ioncr will offer at public sale III front -
the Mayor Office, in the city of Alexandra. Va.
on Thursday, the oath day of February, 1859,
at II o'clock, A. NJ, the following property
A LOT OF GROUrD, in the said city oil AlrH
andria on the north side of King street, between
Patrick and Henry streets fronting on King -t''.
81 feet with the use of n side alley. and ia depth
"a 100 tccf. to an alley II feet wide. on which
L. lot there is good story BRlCk DIV FL.
LING HOUSE.
Terms of Sale-One tenth of the purchase mo
ney to he paid in cash, and the residue thereof ~
three equal instalments, at d, IL, and Is months
from the day of sale, secured by the bonds Of III,
purchaser, with good security, bearing interest
from the day of SALE and the title retained until
the purchase money il fully paid.
ian 25-Iaw4t W. G. YEATON. Comm
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Wasiliugton's Letters.

We give place To- the following interesting
article which We copy from the February
Number Of ti,r Southern Literary Messenger:
While .hr Ladies' Of the Mount Vernon
Association are working with noble cnthu-
sil>ln in other States of the mon. We aye
gratii.d to hear that their Sisters IN Virginia
are muniiesting IN interest in In" good cause
worthy uf the Commonwealth which holds
the ashes If Washington. Among the pat
riutir offerings which have been maic To the
Wee Regent of the Old Dominion. ii gives IT,
pleasure to mention. for the first time. TIL"
gift Of Scvcnautn%raph letters, "i Washington,
addressed to BRYAN, Lord Fairfax. which
have been treasured for years Icy Mrs. john
W Minor of Loudoun county. the grand
daughter nf his LorlShip. but which this lady
nuw generously surrcndcrs To the Mount
Vernon Association. To he sold for the benefit
Of the Fund The intimate relations which
Su'Si>tci between the rropr!ct"rS q! Mount
Vernon and i,rrrnway Court, are well known.
and we question whether there ROW remain
any more valuable ~ interesting memorials
of Washington, ~ private gentleman. than
these letters. Wrarc authorized by the ' lee
Recent to invite bids for the entire series.
and we would ask of our friends OF the daily
press ul the country to make it widely "u'-
liz that she will receive proposals for TIER
,.l,.
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DIED.

Ia lTcr.nn County. Va, on the 30th of Janu
,r, after long and painful illness Of pulmonary
r..,.., GEORGE ATKINSON, Esq, formerly
.. hi. place. in the I'D year of his age. leaving
devoted wife aud four children, and many rela-
.i,. and friends. 10 mourn their loss. lie WAS al
,ariipnAte husband. II devoted father. kind friend
and humane master. lie WAS n consistent member
-, the Protestant Episcopal Church, of which fol
MANY wears he was member. His health has been
feeble for several wears. under the influence OF
Wasting Consumption but he patiently and cheer
.lly suffered the will of God, and has now passed
.ssy thus in a few short months following an only
and much loved sister to the grave calm and Sc
rene We nope 10 his glorious rest above. Truly
hI. end was peace
In Aaua.co district, Prince George county, Md
On Sunday last. after Il lingering illness MIR
EDGAR c. ADAMS, aged % years. The de-
ceased was highly esteemed. and died deeply re-
gryrrcd hy large circle OF friends.
RI Al meeting of the Nestry OF st. Paul's
church. Alexandria, held on Saturday evening, tn,
9TH # February. 1899. the resignation of the Rev
James f. Johnston. Rector, being again under con-
.ii,rstiou and an acceptance thereof being re-
.,u.,i.I in a communication from him. on account
81 his present feeble health. the following resolu
rinn.. on motion al Judge Neae. were unanimously
Adopted
Il
R"s"ir'"' mat the resignation VI ,,'e Ae': JAN
l. JOHNSTON, Rector oil 81 lau' 'huieh' Is 'e-
reived 10y the NestfS with sincere regret On .!elr
part. a. we'll ~ "h the part oil ue Hongregation'
as manifested hy Their .Nlfe'se" nesire i"r us
,,utiuuancc with tine aid OF an assistant OF asso-
c;s,. minister
B,."i,,d Th,, IN, necessity for thi. separation
+. m,s, ,,.infnIIy ,rl, hy ,u and the Ves,ry can
,,a;, 49,, ~. ,.,.,.;o, an sxrression of NOR
,,,I '.s..,;,,r r,r ,bc;r h.I.vsd Pastor and their
nrn,nnnd resner, for the exalted virtues. eminent
,lo,, ana ,'roc,;c,l ,i,.tv which h. has ESplny.d
IL. M u,,,v,rIs nctwcnty 6ye wears ~
49, 81 :, PANS ChurL And RI. Vestry snx
,n,I,. h,,rs ,lnt h. may .,on h. restored 70 his
- Ill, ,.,,l .,r.,,,,ib ,,i that n. nav there
~. lHe' Wv 49, ,i ,hn .o,,sa a, oHr Unlv
%
l., ,,rooa ,,,o,
,s ,.a,,I -, 49,. y,s,r, ~ iii. 1,hnr.b and ,b.,
,,,,, ,h'.,.,. ~, ,n,.I,..l ., Tho RI, lane, r
TLr:,,,n anJ ,Lo, ,L., lao r,blisb.I in tho south
.,n C,hrr.L,n,r
,,t I, JAuIS rNTWISJr Ssc'v
re- gentleman requests us to say that he
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LOG AL ITE MS.

County CouRT. lE>TERDAY.-A nolle pro-
srqui WAS entered in the Gaze of the Com
monwcath vs.. Chas. f.. Dudley. charged
with arson. Louisa SemmeS and James
jail for petit larceny. were ordered to he dis
charged.
The Court transacted some other business
OF no public interest and. after continuing
all the cases on the docket until the next
term adjourned till the court in course.
/ Auction SALE OF SUGAR AND MoLASsES.-
The sale Of the cargo of brig Georgia, by
Fowlc 4 Co., will take place. this day. See
| advertisement.
CRY CorNcILs.-A meeting of the City
Councils takes place tonight
DTlpRxD.-The "Sarepta Hall Company"
hay. declared a dividend Of 80 50 per share
for the year past. payable to the Stockhold-
ers on application.
Donations TO THE Sour House &C.-A
friend 81; from Mddleburg, Va, S.; children
in family of the donor at Middleburg, ST.;
Friends to the Soup House. IS ~. The
funds appropriated by the City Council be-
ing exhausted, the Superintendent will be
under the necessity Of closing the Soup
House. unless sustained by our citizens
With this statement, he places tho matter
in the hands of those who seldom fail to re-
spond literally to the calls Of charity.
ACcIpENr.-We learn that Mr. LESSEE
Wood. Deputy Postmaster at Cedar Point.
Page county. when returning from near
nrighbors, on Saturday evening last. about
: o'clock. owing Ia the darkness of the
night, walked off Il bridge, falling about If:
teen feet, into II quarry of rocks, cutting his
head drradtully. and otherwise bruising him.
We learn, however. that he is i'll II fair way
to recover.
RAILROAD CoHNECrIoSs.-At the meeting
of the President and Directors Of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, on We'd
nasdav. the President laid before the board
some facts in regard to Il connection with the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad. through
Washington city. That road is expected to
be completed To Lynchburg, in September
next, by which a portion of the trade Of Iir-
ginia, Tennessee, Alabama, &C., will be-
opened to Baltimore and in addition the
mail time now 81 DAYS To New Orleans will
be reduced to about three days. lie related
the conferences between himself and repre-
Scntatives Of the Washington and Alexandria
and the Orange roads, and the municipal au-
thoritieS of Washington were anxious that
the Baltimore road should take action in the
matter. The President accordingly recon-
mrndrL til" appointment Of a special com
mittec to memorialiHe Congress Tor right Ut
wav through Washington, 10y the best route,
to connect with this line Mr.. Traycrs. Of
the city direction, accordingly moved tn" ap-
pointmrmt of IA special committee. which was
carried. and Mrssrs. Trayers. J. Spear Mich
olus and \. L. Wood named ~ the commit
tee. They proceeded 10 Washington To act
in the mutter.-BhH. Sun.
MURDER. John Ennis, a resident Of Wash
ington. who was shot ut Georgetown on Tues
I. ,r,.rr,,u Lv Hillary UutrhinDs died an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

"The Testimony of Modern Scicnc" to the
Unity Of Mankind, by J. l.. Cahcll, NJ. D..
Professor Of Comparative Anatomy and Ply
siology in the University Of Nirginia.
This is the title of a work bv one Of the
ahlest and most accomplished thinkers in
America. Ii is the testimony ot science. not
only to the great doctrine OF the UNITY "i
Mankind, but also to the weakness OF those
bv whom this doctrine has been aSSailcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

The Pennsylvunian says Tile Presi-
dent has presented tn" subject of the rcve-
nue. and expenditures Of the government
caniidly and fairly to Congress, and urged
it upon their attention. Should Congress
neglect or fail to act, we have every conf
dence that the President will fcarlcSSIy meet
any responsibility which such failure or ne,
glcct may throw upon him. and prov" himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11
COUTUERN PROTECTION ms RA Nc Z
= COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA. VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL OVER S250,000,
AND CONSTANTLY INCREASIN


The Charter OF this Company offers more tavora-
bic advantages To- the farmer AMI others than amy
other Company chartered Ia the State. by nsuring
with or without Il premium note. Ii the applicant
prefer he can pay the full amount oi the premium
in cash. ct 10y oilcctng cash Insurance tor tive
years the insured eighth of the amount
he would otherwise have To pay: or by becoming
member and giving small premium note. the i'll
.urrI saves nearly one half of the amount charged
hy Stock Companies. when inSuring from year TO
wear. 1nis j. tn. advantage resulting from the
combination of THE CASH AND MUTUAL
PRINCIPLE
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against los, or damage by fire. on the 10th of
March, 1884. since which time over five thousand
seven hunlrcd persons have insured and become
members of the Company. aud thirty thou
sand dollar, have been paid for losses. Having
trcblcd orr business during the past year We feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for H. hattcr'mE pros-
poets of future usefulness. The Director, hope
and believe that hy prudence, caution, and rigid
~ stem of economy, they will establish for this
Company \ reputation for chcapncsS and safety
not surpassed by any Company in the |. States.
All differences in settlement of losses, may be
determined by three d,nterc,t.d arbitrator, Of the
County where such loss happened. TO be mutually
chosen Ly the insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
H. W. Thomas, Christopher Neac.
K. II. Stablcr. X. +. Lester,
". VI. Turner. Sholto 7. Stuart.
T. T. Robrrt.on. Z. d. Lipsc"mh
W. ID. Massey, Sias Bigl"w,
W +. Harper, james L. Close
r. I. Hill. Edward Sangster,
Richard II. Carter. A. K. BlaEcy.
OFFICERS:
II. w Thomas Pres't. ". b. Ma (sey. Treasurer.
I. Il. RVhcrtsOn.N .Prr-'t J.. Sungster, Secretary.
JAS. T. CLOSE. Actuary & General Agent.
NH eddy
MORE NEW B0oKS.-Act, Of the Apostle.
wi explained by Joseph Addison Alexander,
y"I-.. 50 30.
The Book and its Story. narrative on occasion
OF the Jubilee Of the British Bible society, l2mo.,
SlOO.
History 4 the Apostolic Church with An intro
duct"n 10 Church History, ~ Philip Schaii, $40.
cloth. 81.
History Of the Christian Church. from the birth
Of Christ 10 the reign of Constantine. A. D., J.
81. svo.. - -.
Episodes of French History during the Consu-
late and 1t Empire. by Mis- Parioe, l2mo.,
cloth, 81.
The Beautiful Home and other letters to child,
by the author Of "Mnstcring Children" &C.. Bic.
The Life and Remains Of Douglas .Jerrold. by
hi, son. Blanchard .JerroId. l6mo. cloth. 81.
The Laird If Norlaw. Scottish story. by the
author u, Margaret Maitland" bays Of My
Life" DC. 81.
Father aud Daughter q Portraiture from the
Life. by FryirrIka Br,mcr. translated by Mary
Hewitt. ; -.
The American Almanac and Repository Of use
ful knowledge for leJ9, 81. For sale by
JANE, ENTWISLE 4 son,
feb No. IS, King street.
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By 5. J. ACCOMMODATIONS

81 >. J. MIIVkNII h-'NI'TI
TINRI STEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE Hot -
i HOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE. ~
virtue OF a deed Of trust executed BY a. = k"i 'm-
son. the undersigned, Tor the purpose IN the 81
deed mentioned will sell at Public Auction. al .
~ South Royal street. on Tuesday morning next,
the 18th inst. commencing at 10 o'clock, \. NJ =.
the following HOUSEHOLD AND kllClitN
FURNITURE, consisting in part OF Three Bet
steals, Beds, and Bedding; Three Sets ,nair /.
Ume Large Sofa Two Looking Glasscs: lhI,h
stoves: Three Carpets; Book Case; Hat E.,h /.
Tables Wardrobe, &c
All sums of $50, and under. the cash will '' re-
CURED and for all sums over go, sixty days credit
will be given upon approved endorsed note. y"
prnnrrn 10 IL, reno, rd until the terms OF sale ac
complied with. ROBT |. SMITH, Trustee.
feb S-dlw
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The Overland Mail.

ST. Louis. Feb. lO.-The overland mail
of the Eth ult.. from San Francisco, has Al
rived The news generally is unimportant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

The case of the contested seat Of the Dele
gate from Nebraska is before the House IT
REPRESENTATIVES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

The RICHMOND CoNvENTIoN.-The Oppo-
,ition State Convention, which meets i'll the
African Church to-day at II o'clock, for the
pnrposc of nominating candidates for Cover
nor. Lieut.. Governor and Acknowledgement.
promises to be an unusually large one, and
COMPOSED Of many Of the ablest, best and
most patriotic men III the Commonwealth
The number of delegates that arrived on
Yesterday and the day before, has exceeded
our most sangline anticipations. They are
here from almost every portion OF the State
from Tidcwater. from the Valley, from
Allegheny, from the Southwest and
from the Northwest stand from many c"ulI-
ties. in large crowis.--RinLmo"d wing 81
ye>frtiHy.
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C o M M E r C l A L
The Markets,

BALTIMORE Feb. lO.-Fiour is steady: Howard
street and Ohio at 500. Wheat Is steady, Tor
want of supply; white lJOGt l6Oc.; red l3o(a ilOc
Corn il dull the average sales show no change in
prices Provisions are unchanged; mess Pork sl?.
-; prime Sli! WhiSkey is quiet AT Doe.
New York. February l0--flour is firm; State
$5.IOM $500 Ohio $j.7LM 81; southern $j.joGG
81. Wheat is dull: white Michigan lJoc.: Mi
w,uhi, Club Zoe Corn is dull: yellow SUGG So
white sta sjc. Pork is steady: mess $l>.Jo
prime $l3joaSlS.7j. Lard is heavy at l2UC
I2lc Whskey is firm at 2Sc. Stocks are higher
YIN. is g6l Mo. 6's Si!
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Hartford FIRE INSURANCE COMP.
Ill L..
SSO3,169.SG
DIRECTORS.
II. Huntington Cha'. Boswell. job Allyn


H. Huntington, Chas. Boswell, Job Allyn,
Albert Day. Henry kcncy, John J.. Brace.
jas. Goodwin. Calvin Day. Charles j. Russ.
limo c. Allyn, Sccy. II. Huntington. Prcs't.
c. e. Lyman, At. Srr'y. Wm y. Bowers Actuary
Til, old uul reliable Company. established for
nearly FIFTY YEARS, continue. To Insure against
Lu~- or Damage by Fire. Oh Dwellings. Warehouses.
stores Merchandise. Jill. Manufactures. and most
other kinds of PROPERTY, on It's usual satisfactory
terms.
Particular attention given to insurng Farm Pro
p.rtv consisting of Dwellings. Barns. AMI Out
Buildings connected. and Furniture. Live Stock,
Hay. Grain. Farming Utensils. &c. &c. contained
in the same for II term Of three five years at iO''
rates 81 premium.
Applications for Insurance may BIZ made to the
undersigned. RE duiy onho'ie'd Ay'mtor Alexan-
,!riu AMI vicinity.
I.os>.. rpni,ahly adjusted at this Agency. and
raid immediately. upon satisfactory proofs IN
fund, co,,."t IN me cities Of Neo' lo'h q" ho't"",
a, the assured may prefer
t.hi-d%m A. JAMESON, Agent.
,NHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
ALEXANDRIA. continues t" insure Hgainst
Fire generally IN Town ami Country IA heretofore,
Oh the most reasonable terms.
BOARD Of DIRECTORS:
AxIHoNY !. COVER. President.
William lircgory. Edward 5. ll"ugh,
Robert Jaucson, James L. Smith,
Thomas r. Keith, Robert Il. iOott.
William H. Fowe. Thomas Mccormick,
John II. Brent. ID. Il. smith,
John l.. Daing,rIicld.
IT. Office hour. from to md from q TO q
O'Clock. {. ". WATTLKS. Secretary.
Office Oh King street, near 81. Asaph.
nuy la--lly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

DECEIVED THIS DAY very choice assert
IL mcut of fine English CaicocS which We in
tend 10 sell AT 10! cts. yard: also on hand very
elegant French thin2cS. from - to 5O cts. The
above goods are finer than generally brought to
this market, and worthy of the attention of all
who like to look at pretty goods
We are now getting very large assortment Of
tcachcd and brown Cottons, all the popular
brands "a large stock of New York Mills:) also,
hlcachei anu brown ShcetinsS, all widths, from
Que to three yards wide.
Also heavy Drills. OSnaburgs. Denims, Plaid
homestics. and many other goods to suit the times.
cur friends and all in want are earnestly reques-
ted To- call and examine. ASliB1 4 WOOD,
PS We are anxious To- close cut our stock of
Winter Goods. at 4 great rrductiou-some much
lr,, than cost. Call soon for bargains No. 40,
Ming street, one door from Washington street.
ich II 4. i W.
WHEELER. Agent, No. to LOUISIANA AVE-
IL. >rE. OPPOSITE CENTRE MARKET. WASHING
ton 'ITN offers for sale at lowest cash prices
Bar Iron. Sheet iron. Steel.
Tin. Zinc. Bar and Sheet Lead,
Beudcu's Patent Horse Shoes. and general
as'ortmrnt of llARDW ARE. BUILDING MATE
RlALs, and TOOLS.
Washington feb ll-eo3m
nWIDEND.-Th Directors of ''Sarcpta Hall
.eni Of 30 per share. payable To the Stockhol
Ter or their legal representatives.
4 meeting Ui the Stockholders will be held on
the 18th inst. AT the Hail. for the election OF Di
frc'ors for the ensuing year.
irh II & ANDREW JAMESON. Sec'y.
v EW GboDS.--Wc are this day receiving
~ Fancy Calicocs. very pretty styles; Ginghams,
New York Mills. WamSutta. and other superior
brands OF blca"hcd Shirtings; also, bleached and
"'""h >hcc,Ings. Irish LiucuS some very SUPERIOR;
Lihcn Cambria llandkcrchieiS, Al pacaS. &C., DC.
al OF which we will sell at very low prices. Call
early IN TED III LARkIN 4 BRO.
~ FIR RENT-Thc large WAREHOUSE,
kSNo.'. Nor,hwcs, corner of King and Union
'He''s' formerly occupied 10y Fleming L Douglass;
N'O' thu adjoining BUILDING. No. 9, recently
'eSul'ei hy 7. A. Msrbury. eco Apply to
N1 ll-eolm A. j. FLEMING.
)oNoVAN'S SYRUP OF BARK: Dally's
- Carmnative: Dewes Carminative: Syrup of
4ie OF Iron; Ammonia; Citrate Of Iron; super
tooEhe Water: just manufactured. and for
'SE JAMES ENTWISLE. Jr.,
-" II Apothecary. No "a. King street.
- RECEIVED per the Steamer Baltimore,
h. ao'"i Sweet ORANGES; also, a fine lot Of
nl aud rlantains. direct from Havana; Also
=, "'SrN Paama Oranges and Lemons
80 Figs, for sale at c. SCilAFERS,
y" II No. ). North Fairfax. street.
nAoVE CoN'S SPARKLING GELATINE,
.I'' Received, and for sale by
sS il J. Z. DOUGLASS,
b9l) TONS WINDSOR BLUE PLASTER,
~ Tor sale by
lin MILL. BROWN 4 PARTL0W.
WOOL purchased by =
"+ RtbGELBY, HAMPTON l. &C.
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DEM MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY
ACCUMULATED CAPITAL, $500, 900 90.

All profits divided among the policy hoder' every
wear. A safe and reliable Company.
DR K. II. STABLER. NJ. l6j, King At.
!. the agent for this section Of Virginia To whom
appiirati"u for lnsuranc" must be- made.
Medical Examiner--DR. T. J. MrRPnY.
uoy t-ru2ln K. II. STABLER. Agent.
HAYS MEDICAL JUI RNAL AND NEWS
L or l>jg.-The January number Of Hays
Medical journal j. now ready. Those who wish
{" subscribe. will please hand in their Nance
Price for the Journal aud News - Ter annum, in
advance.
Daltnn's PLY si"logy.-k Treatise on Human
Physiology. d--gne, for the usc of - 'enrs
AMI Practitioners Of Medicine. by John e. Dalton,
Jr.. NJ D.. with .o4 Illustrations price s. 2j. Just
Published. and for ,ale by
limit ROBERT BELL.
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MURDER. -.Johm Ennis, a resident Of Wash
ington. who was shot ut Georgetown on Tues
day afternoon by Hillary IIutchings, died Ion
Wednesday morning.
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FOWLE & CO..

soMBRERO GUANO,
The richest PHOSPHATE CT hNu known
Having accepted ,h" Agency tor th" sale "i TINS
article IN Washington. Georgetown. and ArNah-
dria u iull supply will always he kept on hand
It is pat up in bags and barrels Particular NJ
icmtiIn is asked 10 the following analysis 10y DR..
L. H. Stahlcr.
Organic Matter. Welding acknowledgements. go
Phosphate Of w
Carbonate of h"o
Phosphate OF Iron. sand. "o"
Water ''V
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UNIVERSITY OF Va. Feb. BIT may, per,
hnp> be of interest to some Of the readers OF
fine Chronicle, To- notice the Public Crcbra,
tons of the Literary Societies "i the nIver-
,itv. II j. with more than usual pleasure
that we look forward to those of the present
session, and whose programme we give as fol
lows
WASHINGTON Society, Feb. OF. W.
Mason. nrNa.. Orator J. W. Jones. Of Loul-
-. Va. Reader OF Wushington's Farewell
Address.
ColrunIAS SOCIETY. April 22.-Jom II.
.Iourniran. "f \. c.. Orator; Il. Morton
TrrriI. of Orange. Va. Reader OF Clay 5
Farewell t. Senate.
Jrrrrr>o< SOCIETY,". April l2.--J. p. Shelf
ley. vi Va. Orator. Alex. q. ll"llal"y. Of
Richmond, Va. Reader ut til" Declaration
Of Independence 0'oAgr ch'omcIe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

Heavy RoBBERY-A most daring robbery
was pcrrctratcd last Tuesday night, on Mr..
4 4 Pulmor. at his residence on NenabIe
street, near the Mrchancsville Turnpike III
llrnrico county. Mr.. P.'s family being alb
sent. on visit. he DEPOSITED 81 ~ in IL small
tin box. in his chamber. on Tuesday even
ing. and left home about : o'clock. TO visit IA
friend in this city, When he returned. at !
o'clock. lac found that one Of his parlor win
LowS. fronting ON Ncnahlc street, had been
forced opcn-that his house had been enter
cd-thr drawers and boxes i'll his chamber
searched and that seven 500 notes, fifty 50
notes. and two 80 gold pieces had been t"-
ken tlrrctr"m. He also found that his gun
had been taken from its case. cooked, and
placed upon his bed. and has ne doubt that
ia" robbrr thus prepared himself for murder,
If detected while committing the robbery
Hi.j UisYdici.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

WARES GREEN IIorEL--It is strange that
til, report should still be in circulation that
the Warren Green Hotel in this place wa-
rIu>rI. Tins popular Hotel is Nol closed,
bat always open to" the accommodation "i
ia" travelling public II'dyra'"n fi"g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

JNLlDE ISLAND Ct ANU.-paly expected, Il
IL cargo 81 The above mentioned uuam". con>Isn
ei TO u 10y the gent For al, hy
Jan Sim hAOA BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-11

nfs- A gentleman requests us to say that he
was much surprised to find his name published i'll
yesterday mornings Gazette, us q Manager Of the
Ball of the Mount Vernon Guards, to be held on
February 22d. Sach announcement, by the Com
mittcc s entirely without his authority or sppro-
tstiou. feb lit