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From the Illinois American.
The Far West.
LAFAYErTE, o. T., Oet. !, l85S.

I14.E-4I IT y U 10 W. y TO-
Editor FGymer:-On my return from
Gray's lHarbor night before last, found
your letters of 23d June and 10Th July
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
A "Reminiscences.

In an article in the Journal of Commerce,
taken from paper published in 1888, the
writer. John Pintard, esq, says:
Indulge the natural propensity OF one
s.follen into the scre and yellow leaf to con
cludc these remarks with an anecdote, for the
authenticity Of which he pledges his veracity.
General Washington, in the first year Of his
Presidency. under the new Constitution III
I7s9 resided in the Franklin House, at the
head Of Cherry street. On New Years Day
1870. he was waited upon by the principal
gentlemen Of the city: the day was uncom-
monty mild and pleasant. After introduction
and paving the usual compliments OF the
season. the citizens mutually lnterchanged
their kind greetings, and retired highly graft
fed by a friendly notice OF the President, to
most Of whom he was personally stranger.
In the evening Mrs Washington held her
levcc. Itwas about full moon, and the AR
50 bI,ud that the ladies attended i'll their
LIGHT summer shades Introduced by the
aids and gentlemen in waiting. after taking
their seats. tea. coffee plain and plum cake
were served round. Familiar and friendly
conversation en,ued and kind inquiries, on
the part Of Mrs. Washington. after the tami-
lies If the cyilcS, with whom she had been
acquainted during the Revolutionary war,
and who ALWAYS received marked attention
from General Washington. Standing at
the side of the President. near to Mrs.
Washington. she remarked of all the incl
dents Of the day none so pleased the Gener,
al.-bv which distinction sheaIways named
him.-as the warm friendly greetings of
the gentlemen who had visited him 1T noon.
On inuuiring whether il was casual or custom
arv. he was answered that 1t was an annual
custom. transmitted by our early Dutch fore
fathers. and always commemoratcd. After a
pause. he observed. That the highly favored
position of New York will. in process OF years,
attract numerous immigrants, who will gra-
duallv change its ancient manners and Gus
toms.-but whatever change may take place,
never give up the cordial. cheerful observance
of New Years day" 4 remark that made
an indeliblc impression on the mind "tthc mar
rator. and which. ut this distance Of time, Is
recorded in the Mirror. to preserve 1t II posi-
bic from total oblivion. Amid the social chit
chat Of the company. the Hall clock struck
mine. Mrs. Washington. an understood and
ratcr portlv parsonage plain in her attire, rose
with great dignity, looking c"mplaccntly
around the circle. observed, the General al
WAYS retires at nine. and | usually precede
him" Atths signal the ladies instantly rose,
adjusted their dresses and, after paying their
respects retired
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
Banks and Banking.

From official statistics 1t appears that the
suppression of the United States bank in 1896
instantly raised the circulation of bank notes
from SlO3 600 600 to $40. 100000. In $50
the Subtrea>urv was established by law. and
continued until lS4i. without any sensible
diminution ia the amount Of paper currency.
1t was repealed i'll that year. and the paper
money in circulation fell to sos ,UOO,Oh. In
ISL the Suhtrca>ury. or rather THE hard
money treasury" was rc-cnacted, and the clr-
culation of bank notice ross from S9O,Oun.UOO
to SlUj. OOU.UuU. And during the wholc nine
wears of It's continuance that species OF cIrcu-
lation has increased to Oi.OUU.OOO; that Is,
it has much more than doubled. Such
is the effect of Federal legislation against
bank notice.
In 1890 the anti-hank mania began To
spread. It continued to rage until. III 1886,
the United States Bank expired. during which
period the number of banks more than dOub-
led, and the amount Of capital nearly treblcd.
Within thi, period the Democratic panaccas
were applied, namely. the removal of the de
positcS, the specie circular, and the pet bank
system. which policy eliminated in 1910,
when the number of banks was 9OI and their
capital S3G3 100000. From 1910 to lSl5 the
country was partially relieved from the con
troll of financial empires and charlatans.-
The banks decreased by three hundred in
number. and their capital was reduced nearly
one-half During the next period of ten years
the bank-hating policy had perfect sway
That policy has more than doubled the num-
Der fbanks, and nearly doubled their capital.
-Nuf Int
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
The Home Squadron.

THE New FLAG OrrIcER.-Thc New York
Herald gives the follow sketch of Capt Nc
Cluncys life and services:
Captain William J. McCluncy, of PcnnSyl-
yania, has been appointed commander oi the
Home Squadron, in place Of Commodore Me-
lntosb, who. on account of i'll health. has
been recalled at his own request.
Captain McCluncv has been IN the service
since 1872. this being his f,rty-Sixth year.
lie participated in the renowned engagement
between the Wasp and the Frolic, as a lieu,
tenant on board the Wasp. and contributed
much by his bravery TO the memorable VIC
tory of our flag IN that occasion. His pres
ent commission is dated Oct. l., 1851. lie
has. therefore, been captain seven years
During this he has performed about four
wears of sea service Since he entered the
navy he has performed twenty years OF sea
service. and six wears Of the shore and other
duty. lie was last at sea in February. 1886,
on the United States steamer Powhatan. His
difficulty with Governor Bowling. i'll which
he strenuouSly defended the rights OF the sea-
men of the American ships. is somewhat no.
toriouS. In 1857 he was awaiting orders,
and the last year has been on special duty,
superintcnding the construction OF Mr. Ste
vens' wonderful steam battery at llobokcn.-
In 1855 he ranked No. to on the naval list,
and previous to the late restoration' ranked
No. "a. He now ranks No. 26, as twoot the
restored commanders rank above HIM.
He was actively engaged throughout the
Mexican war, and distinguished himself in
the memorable achievements Of our navy ut
that period On the Japan Expedition OF
Commodore Perry he had command oithe Sar-
anac His name was prominently mention
ed. at the time of the appointment OF Com.
Mcintosh for the post to which he has now
been appointed, and he was supposed to have
a fair chance for the honor at that time
Among those who know him, he is esteemed
for his manly qualities, his generosity and
benevolencc, and all the virtues that become
nnhln Suilnr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
Alleged Case of Swindling.

A letter from Rockingham Va. to the
Richmond Dispatch, announces the arrest OF
a member of the Senate of Virginia. CHARGED
with swindlng the citizens and banks OF
Staunton, out of several thousand dollars
He has given mortgage OF his property,
valued at $4,000, to meet his Indebtedness.
The letter adds" The affair has caused the
greatest excitement throughout the county.
He has represented the district composed OF
Rockingham and Pendleton counties, for the
last eight or ten years and there was some
talk of running him for Congress. We hear
some talk that there will be other develop
ments made. but will say nothing OF them
till out. His wife accompanied him to pri-
son, and remained there with him. She also
accompanied him to Staunton. and seems
determined to stand by him to the last.
The Richmond papers of last evening CON
tain nothing further i'll relation to the above
the arrest Of Mr. Geo. +. DeneaIe. 1t Is
said that the money difficulties in which, he is
involved. were brought OH by dealing too
largely in Cattle he not being able To pay for
all he bought
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04

FLOl R.-The market for Flour opened dnII,
with LIGHT receipts and moderate transactions. We
note small sales At s. for supcriinc. Extra and
Family are in limited request. nj above quotations.
WHEhT-In Wheat there is little doing. The
receipts by Railroad yesterday were very light the
holidays preventing the farmers from sending their
crops tu market. We note a sale of inferior red
wheu, at / 1c.; good TO prime would bring zoe.
There were no sales of white. and the quotations
for that description are nominal.
CORN-Corn is in very active request. but the
receipts are light. and the milcrs and disilcrS are
buvir. up all that comes to market. The lots are
small. however, and our quotations arc not accu-
rate though prices have considerably advanced.
RYE-Thc receipts Of Rye are small while
there !, good demand. We quote 6SGGIOc., hut
in the absence of large transactions, these figures
are nominal.
OATS are in demand. and may be quoted at l2c.
The receipts are very light.
PORk.-Dresscd Hogs are coming 10 market III
verv small quantities. The demand continues fair.
and we quote $6.7jM 500 E, 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
MI Vernon Fund.

Mrs. VI. A. Comeygs, vino was lately ap,
pointed Vice Regent for Delaware, of the
Mount Vernon Association. has been 50 sue
cessful in obtaining contributions that 1t Is
predicted by some that Delaware will ma K" It
larger donation than amy other State. taking
into consideration interpolation and wealth:
Mrs. Hannah Blake Farnsworth, wife OF
Chancellor Farnsworth and Nicc-Regent for
Michigan. is just entering upon her duties.
and makes Il most favorable report OF the
feeling in that State towards the Mount Yer
non enterprise.
Theafternoon performance at Laura kccn's
New York Theatre, on Wednesday last. real
lied the sum of $500 to the Mount Vernon
fund
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04

A FAIRFAX FARM FOR SALE.-In purs,,-
n ancc of DEGREES of the Circuit Court Of Fair.
fax County, pronounced at it, june term, 1851.
June term 1858, and November. 1875 in the suit II
Robert K. Daniels Committee, IS. Richard y. Dan
iel. &C., will offer Mt public sale al Fairfax Court
House, on Monday. The l7h day Of .jdnHd,y. 1889.
Court day. the TRACT OF LAND formerly b
longing TO Stephen Daniel, decd. and known a.
Turner's old place, containing 1928 ACRES. Said
farm is situated about 3 miles southwest III tho
Court House and adjoining the lands of SHED and
others A large portion of the tract is in valuable
Timber for which there is great demand. II lies
convenient to the Railroad is of fair quality. and
has upon il tolerably fair Improvements.
TERMS oY SALE.-One tenth of the purchase
money to be paid down as deposit, liable TO for
tenure on failure to comply with the terms of sale,
on its confirmation by the Court; the residue in
three equal nstalmcuts OF 3, 5, and years with
interest from date, payable annually. to he secured
by the bond of the purchaser, with good security,
the land liable to be resOld on failure to meet de
ferred payments, and the title to be retained until
the purchase money is paid.
J. c. GUNNELI., Commissioner.
E,irr,y county noy oq--yts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
J. w. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY,

WARRENTON "A,
CONTINUES to perform all operations belong
- Ing to the Dental profession in the most salts
factory manner. at moderate rates
Doctor McGce may be found at homo at any time,
except from the second to the third Monday in each
month. which tinc will be spent at Flint Ill., Rap
pahannock County, Va.
Office and residence on Main street, nearly pro-
site the Warrenton House.
Warrenton. Jan l--eoly
NEW ORLEANS SUGAR AxD MOLASSES-
~ We are shortly expecting the Brig Georgia,
with
$50 hOgsheads SUGAR
800 barrels MOLASSES.
This cargo has been selected especially for this
and the District markets and is represented 10 be
Of choice quality.
1t will bc offered AT public auction on arrival, of
which due notice will be given.
jan FOWLE co.
CERVANTS FOR lGIRE.-The subscriber has
- for hire number of likely SERVANTS, Men.
Women, Boys, and Girls, among them an excel
lent Gardener, and several excellent House Ser
wants. unencumbered.
Any sne wishing 10 hire tie Servants ran see
them by applying at Bnsh Hill, Fairfax County, on
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday Of this week
VIRGINIA SCOTT
Bush Hill Fairfax Co., dec est
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04

CHICKERING & SONS PlANOS.-rhe sub.
\ scriber is again in receipt OF further suppl
of PIANOS. His stock, always the largest ia the
city, embraces the most elegant and cahoraic. as
well as the neat and plain styles Of PIANOS oi
every variety of scale. from the unrvalIcd factory
of Chickcring & Sons.
Also. Pianos of excellent tone and beautiful On =
ish by other approved Boston and New York man
facturcrs.
Second hand Pianos received in exchange.
Good second hand Pianos for sale low
Pianos for hire.
The subscriber will sell Pianos much lower ikIn
they can be bought in Boston or New York.
Additional supplies will he received in Gw
iays. RICHARD DAVIS.
Washington, jan l-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04

From the lst of January 10 the 3lst Of De-
cember, ISIS, the Clerk Of the Hastings Court
of the city of Richmond. issued one hundred
and cightv-six marriage licenses. During
the same period, the Clerk Of the county Of
Hrnrico issued one hundred and cightv-thrce
marriage licenses. So that there were but
three more marriages in Richmond during
last wear. than in the county of Iienrico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04

New YonK Jan 3-Flour is frmer State ST.
2Ua $3.50: Ohio $j.ioGc 500: Southern I'M
changed at $i.jOm $40. Wheat is firm: red llj
&, l2Uc.: Western white, zoe. Corn Is quiet
mixed "a, 7sc. new white 1Gl Pork is dull
old mess Sl7; new $l7.6o Lard quiet Mt lliM
llgc. Whiskcy ia active at q! 2jc. Stocks are
dull and heavy. Cumberland Coal Co. 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
A L M A N A c
1859.
M A NE LIST.

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-JANUA 3.
MEMuRtNpN.
SchrS Fleetwood. Burr. for This port and ID. ".
Vaughn, clifford. for Georgetown. ED NJ New
York. lSt ult.
Schr. Restless Smith, for Georgetown. cid at
Savannah. 3lSt ult
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
AUCTION SALES.

COLLECTORS SALE.-will be offered Tor .alo
y H"r.day, January IL, at ten o'clnch, lur
cash. the carriage warehouse lately occupied by
Bowen. Berlin 4 Pcakc. corner of King and Henry
streets q new FAMILY CARRIAGE, levied 900 -
satisfy tax bill due City Council of Alexandra.
Va, for year 1888, by Bowen, Berlin Il Peakc.
JOHN \. FIELD.
jan I-cotd Collector Northern District.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND-Ry
" virtue of a decree Of the Circuit Court OF Fair
fax County pronounced AZ its June term, lSjS. IN
the case of j. c. Gunnell vs.. Robert Kirby. ana Z.
II Wheeler, we shall. Nomdoy, tie l7h dag ~
January "srt. Court day. in front of the Cont
house of said County offer at public auction. 30
the highest bidder, the following described TRACTS
OF LAND. viz
The TRACT OF LAND belonging TO the III
Robert Kirby, situated on Pohick Creek. in Fairfax
County, and containing 276 ACRES. 1t has upon
~. it comfortable DWELLING and out bm.t-
E::i ings good Orchard, and very productive
Farm The Creek is navigabc up To this la'd.
Also. a TRACT OF LAND belonging To- the s.id
Il. II. Wheeler situated also on said Pohick Crock.
and containing 232 ACRES. 1t has upon II good
~. DWELLING HOUSE, and other building.
Ii and produces well. The Creek Is nav sah."
within half a mile of this land.
TERMS or S,LE.-0ne- tenth of the purchase
money will be required in hand deposit. liable
be forfeited upon the failure Of the purchaser 20
comply with the terms of Sale, and the residue
in three intalments, at six, twelve, and eighteen
months with interest from the day OF sale, to Ice
secured by the bonds OF the purchaser. and rc-
tention of the title until the whole of the purchase
money shall be paid.
CHRISTOPHER NEALE,
THOMAS j. MURRAY. COMMITS
WILLIAM II. DuLANl, ot Sale.
ALFRED MOSS.
EnirfnX cnmntN dec lS-eOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
DIED.

In Alexandria, on Friday night. the "ls' ult..
SOPHIA. wife of Albert Ega
In Georgetown. ID. Co. on Friday. the %lSt III
limo. after long and painful illness VINCENT
!. TAYLOR, in the i.:h year of his age. lie
was esteemed and beloved by all who knew him.
May he rest in peace!
In Baltimore On the 29th of December. RO
SALIA TERESA. infant daughter OF John and
Lavinia Gallagher.
On the 3lst of December. at her residence in
Prince William County. Virginia. Mrs AMlNTA
ELIZABETH MOXLEY, in the %2nd year of her
age.
ERESH SUPPLYING are now receiving from
i New York. and have in store the following
GOODS to which we invite the attention of the
trade
Il hhds. New Crop New Orleans Sugars
80 bhls. Crushed and Refined do
10 hhds Mu>corado MulaSScS
% bbls. prime New Crop New Orleans do
10 Golden Syrup
80 bags Rio Coffee
80 . Java. Maricaho. and Cape Coffee
- boxes Adamantinc Candles
80 Mould do
Is half chests Gunpowdcr and Black Teas
10 tierccS Cider Vinegar
fresh Rice
10 casks Sup Carb Soda
100 bags Shot, assorted numbers
IS nests Cedar Tubs.
J. II. MCVEIGI 4 son.
inn Prince street Wharf.
MOUNT VERNON PAPERS. No. 3. by the
wi Hon Edward Everett ready this morning
NJ FRENCHS Book and PeTiodic"i D'P"'. This
is decidedly one of the best numbers OF the New
York Ledger ever issued.
The Tribune Almanac and Political Register for
1859. price BE This is one of most useful little
books in the country.
Frank Leslic's Budget of Fun for February &c.
The Comic Boquet for January. Zoe.
The Chess Monthly for January, edited by Paul
Morphcy and Daniel W. FiSkc, 2Sc
A fine assortment of Diaries for 1883, various
sizes, styles and prices
Uarpcr's Weekly. Leslie. Mercury. Line of Bat
tie. shin. Flag Pictorial, London Illustrated News,
Punch. Herald Tribune. and all the new Papers.
Magazines. Books. Reviews &c. Jan
NOR SALE.-A negro MAN, about forty years
I old, first rate farm hand and no better
plouchman WAGNER. cartman, or hand win
horses in the State-rather old tor the southern
market and will he sold bargain, for cash. or ne
rotiab!c paper. the owner having no further use
for him. lie is a servant of good character. Ar
NV for any further information TO ROBERT I.
BRASHEAR, esq. or Capt. GEORGE II. PAD
GETT, West End Alexandria, where the negro
can no seen jan 4--6t
NvOTICE.-All persons indebted to us will please
~ come forward and settle their accounts with
out DELAY. The bills will he found ready q; our
desk. ;. W. MEl ENphh"
Jan 3-3t -
1.-TWO COOKS AND TWO wASHERWoMEN,
j wanted immediately. Arplyt"
dec 22-dtt MRS. NJ. V. MADDoA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
Ship Building in 1858.

The city marriage license clerk Of Wash
ington, u. c.. issued during the year Just
past. ol9 ''hymcnial permits The smallest
number in any given month was issued i'll
March. ~: and the greatest number in Octo-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Jan. 3.--Flour is dull: Howard
street and Ohio SjM Sj.I2l. without finding buy
ers. Whcat--thc demand is good: white Is firm
a, lanGt tie. for good to prime; red ll"td Dc
Corn is quiet sales OF white ut 69GG Ilc.: yellow
72M lie. Oats are huoyant; Pennsylvania l1H
lsc.: Maryland l%Cp ijc. Rye i quiet; Pemsy
yania ste. Provsions-the Pork market l. firm
sugars aud Molas,cs are quiet. and prices are TN
changed Coffee is in good demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.
DEATH OF A CoLroRTEuR.-Mr. X. S. Jo

Death ORA Communicable. r. Stones
an amiablc and rious young man, who has
been in Petersburg for a month past as an
agent for the Baptist Colportage in Virginia
died of consumption on Friday night last.
The deceased had been acting. previous t"
his visit To- thi, city, in the same capacity Of
Culp"rtcur i'll Culpcper and III Richmond,
where he was at all times kindly greeted. and
made many warm friends. gaining the COM
plcteSt confidence of his employer>.-Iete'S-
bnry Express.
Mr. JAMES BRowN.-We regretted to hear
on Sunday night that this old and wcll-known
citizen was in danger of death. Some days
ago Mr.. Brown was badly wounded in the
foot bv locomotive decorating it 50 severely
that it seems modification had set in and all
hope had fed Mr. Brown was Il prominent
citizen of Richmond and for many years had
been second State Audit0r.-Rtch. Emp.
FExCEDIv-By late decision of the Court
Of Appeals. is We understand, McSsrs. War
wick X Barkslale have gained title t. about
two-thirdS of 10Th street South Of Cary, and
North Of Canal, and on Saturday last took pos
session and fenced it in: SO that there is now
barely enough room for one vehicle to pass
along 18th. from Cary to Canal. -Rirhmomd
DisPotrh.
During the month of December last, nine
vessels cleared at the port of Richmond for
foreign ports. Ofthis numbertive were hr,Ss'
two ships, pone harque and schooner. The
total tonnage oftheSe vessels was 33523: and the
number ofmcn employed in them nincty-nlne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04
The Cincinnati Gazette of Friday, says

The VmcinnatI I'azctic al frdnN, snYS:~
..OperationS in the Hog market were entirely SuS-
pcndtd. owing to the nflyorahlc weather. The
temperature being up to 60 degrees packers would,
rf course. 4" nothing i'll the way a.! cutting. ani
owing to the unsatisfactory condition OF the trade.
they 10 not care to huy in advance.
Holders. aware of all this. are not Offering Pri-
c,s nav therefore. lie called nominal. ut S6.2jCD
-. Live Hogs averaging 300 and upwards. would
have brought the latter figure deliverable i'll good
weather The receipts comprised about ",oOW
hcal"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-04

There are now in Washington, delegates
from three unorganizcd Territories, to Wit
Dacotah, Arizona. and Sierra Nevada and II
fourth il expected from Calona. Their object
is to procure the organization Of territorial
governments for the several Territories they
represent.