Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-19

William II. Jennings, of Warrcn,on, most
estimable citizen, and for several.vears past
the clerk OF the county court OF Fauquier.-
/ The sad event took place on Friday night
last. For more than six months Col. Jcn-
nings had been confined to his bed by sick.
ness. lie was man Of high traits OF char
acter;a generous and ardent friend. That
he had the confidence Of the people OF Eau
quier, his triumph. over ali opposition, when
a candidate for their suilraseS, clearly de-.
mon>tratcs At the late eiecti n for clerk
he was opposed by two excellent and popu-
lar men, but he triunphei by large ma
iurity over the combined vote of both. He
leaves large family who have the sympa-
thies Of the whole community.
A BOGUS ALExASDRIAN.--The South Car
DINA papers mention the ovcrhaultng OF u
batch Of pcders at lorkvil,e :. c.. last week.
All stood the test 81 examination save one,
Lawrence llenry, who claimed to hail from
Alexandria, Va, and who had upon his per
son u sealed letter to his father a; Philadc-
pima containing doubtful expressions. lie
was warned 10 leave the district. 30 Tar as
We can learn, Mr. Lawrence Henry isas much
stranger III these parts as lie ~ III South
Carolina
TaEArRE-The company AT the new
theatre oilers Tonight n novel and most NJ
tractiye bill The grand melodrama OF Us
sawa,onie Brown, being dramatic repre-
sentatiun Of the recent occurrence at liar
pcr's Ferry. j. to hr presented Tor tn" hrst
time in this city, with Mr. Jas. Little. well
known colnmcaiau Il "OsSawatnmle Brown.
The ait"rplrrr is The Irish Emigrant,' \
iuli house will doubtless reward the Efforts
II the manager /, cater Tor the amusement
Of the pnnlrr.
NARROW EScArE.-Cul j. +. Scruggs, of
Warreut,n. came near meeting with n Sc
we're accident while on his way to Charles
town at the head oi his command, some time
since. \ rifle was accidcmtly discharged III
the hands o., one of the Backllor,c Com
puny, the ball OF which grazed the heal OF
the Colonel, carrying away lock OF his
hair, mot particle OF which could he con
veniently spared
Return or MnlrARY.-T Mountain
Guards, Capt. BuShung. numbering 81 men.
IT Augusta county, arrived III this city Oh
Saturday night. on their way home from
Charlestown. where they have been on duty
for several weeks. and put up nj the Mansion
House. They were IL have left IN the Or
angc and Alexandria Railroad YESTERDAY
morning
HARpER'S MAG>LlNE.-We have received
from Mr. Geo +. French. the January mum
Der of I!urper's Magazine. IL is handsomely
J ~, an ;,,or,.,;,, ,a.,.t,
Of reading,
Era DWELLING HOUSES FOR SALE.-
.Is.G The undersigned i authorized To sell at pr
vatc sale. TWO DESIRABLE I W o-S TORY
BRICK DWELLING HOUSES. situated on the
south side .! Cuueron street. between Alfred and
Patrick streets one OF which Is Al present oc"u-
pied by Mrs. Mary $ Ma,sie--iie other by Mr.
john H. Patrott Each house contains sas -nd
w.t,.r ,rj h,. a brick stable in the rear, um n IL
lett alley
Price moderate l'rh'' ono. '"''a "a.
"nre ~ eq"ai payments u nv nv CIV yr,r1T
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DOBEKT BELLS STEEL PENS.--l have
III Just received direct from the manufacturers
1T Blrming CHAM, England. a further supply OF III,
r'e''a'Io nhnoi ''.' 80 .., har. ,I,
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Elastic IIoTp Skirts. very cheap, Belts Of eyrrY
description, Velvet Buttons, ali sizes. aud an cui
less variety al fancy and useful articles suitable
Tor Presents. dec ~
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