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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

CoaxUNICATSD.
The following lines in tho hand writing
OF the late Justice STORY, and doubtless
y"mpoSed by that distinguished jurist, were
."uhd Among the papers of Chief Justice
"arshall, after his death. IL is not known
""' they ever appeared in print before. NJ.
ADVICE TO rorSG LAwYER.
DC brief Ie pointed let your matter stand,
-'''a III order. solid, aud at hand;
'S'e Not yoar words on trihes, but condense;
s"1e with the mass of thought. not drops OF sense
''''' I" the close with vigour once begun,
,.uaea'e. how hard the task leave of when done!
"H' draws labourd length Of reasoning out,
=" suaws In line, for winds to whirl about
'AO drawls tedious tale OF learning DER,
v'a"'' but the sands ON oceans boundless shore.
'"'y III law is won, Ms battles fought,
ny the ""mber. but the forces brought.
;, nat boots success in skirmish, or in fray,
-, ''u' aud ruin following close the day.
"A' worth hundred posts maintain'd with skill,
= 'ne'e are held, the foe is victor stilll
~ VINO would win his cause with power must frame
"'' o' support, and look with steady aim:
HeA the weak. defend the strong with art,
"'se but few blows, but strike them to the heart;
=, scattered fires but end in smoke and noise.
;. ''orn otm-n. the idle sport of boys
~ 'P' Then, this irs; great prScept ever near,
0'' be your speech, your matter strong and clear,
''' Your MANNER, warm and rich your style,
-, ''s' IN taste. yet full of grace the while;
% may you reach the lofti.st beybts .f t.,.s
-1 'sa's, when life is spent, destklsss name!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
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ALEXANDRIA, LOUDOUN AND HAMPSHIRE
RAILROAD.
- "a -. ....:s.:::.. ..s......,.,,.:...

4 TRAIN OF CARS, for the accommodation
~ Of persons attending the CAMr MEETING on
the land of Mr.. Joshua Gibson. i'll Fairfax County,
will commence running the l?h i"~'t"i. fr"m
the CompanyS Depot. corner al Or"n"k" aud
Water streets. to TIA. Vienna Station, on the 18th
Section. Fare each way, % cents.
Leave Alexandria every day during the meeting
at A. VI. and > =. NJ, and Vienna at 10 a. NJ
aud p. NJ A Tram will leave Alexandria On
Saturday. at T. VI.
rs" There will lac no train on Sunday.
aug lS-dGt W. II. CAkLIN, Conductor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.

TINHE TWELFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF
| this Institution Ion Boarding and Day Sch"-
lars, will confluence the l.;th Of ncXi month,
tScptcmhcr.)
Every effort will be- made t" confirm" the school
worthy Of that liberal support which it has hith
crto received Such changes aud impr"vrm MS
As observation and experience have shown t" Ice
necessary. will br introduced.
Lectures. fully illustrated. will lie regularly de-
lvrrcd a. heretofore, upon Natural Philosophy,
Chemistry. and Astronomy.
Those " ho design To- send their daughters dur
ing tIir approaching session will please inform the
Principal at a. early Il day possible. aS u" seats
quest.
Circulars giving full Information will hc fur
ni.hcd To- any who may desire them.
>ihmo 2-d%w JAMES :. IIhhL1W ELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Philadelphia Cattle Market, Aug. l6.

Beef Cattle-The offerings at the different
wards this week, amounted t" about 20uU head:
sales ranged from SsGt$lu r loo tbS.. aS L"
quality Cows and Calvcs-Sales At sad" -"
each. as to qualify. Sheep-Ahout S,otO al mar
ket: sales at 74GtS!c. r IL net, according t" con
diton. Hogs-ofcrings about Loo head; sales
mt ST. jOGlS - r. 100 Ms. net
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
WOOL AND sUMAC WANTED.

TINlIE Subscribers wish I" purchase WOOL 81 the
different grades. tor which they will pay the
hughes, cash prize. -,
W. also wish to purchase 800 tons prime > =
MAC. With increased facilities for manufacturing
ih. article. We are enahlcd to give the very h'gh'
est Price Country -'"reke-p"rs WI" teal J" ~.
.utirl. wall de- we'll Ia c"nI-"ni"af" WIN us.
RAM -BUkG 4 EBERT.
Georgetown u. c., je ls-T1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

New YORK, August l7.-Flour closed firm and
unchanged; State s3.9j@$i.2j; Ohio $iiOMSj;
Southern $4.7j@S5. Wheat closed lower-South-
cru nominal. Corn firm but irregular Western
mixed isle Pork steady $1,000 Sl3.S'!;
Lard steady ut lO4Urllc. Whiskey dull at 2G".,
but nominal Stocks are generally higher.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Aug. l7.-Flour closed firm; How
20, 900 bushels white | so Doe; red llOM llSc.
Corn closed firm; white 72@u7jc.; yellow 12Gt I4c.
Provisions closed steady. Whiskcy closed firm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
4 NEW BRICK HOUSE FOR SALE

.G:IN NEW THREE STORY BRICK HOUSE
with back building. Oh west side of Washington
street. between Duke and Wolfe streets, will he
sold at reasonable prcc--paymcnt may he made IN
III. bonds nt the Alexandria aud Orange Railroad
Company. the Corporation of Alexandria. ar stock
in any of the three banks of the town. al current
rates.
There j. an excellent cellar under the whole
house: Gas aud Water pipes. throughout the build
ing-WaSh basins. Bath Tub. and Shower Bath
SECOND noor, hot water pipes, aud sink in the
kitchen.
The rooms consist of parlour. breakfast room
and kitchen on first flnur; two chambers, sewing
room or nursery, and servants room. on second
floor; and two chambers Oh third floor OF front
building
The house is neatly and taStcirlly finished
precisely similar t. the ad"inng. occupied by
my son Elisha and can he examined nj any time,
by parties who wish To provide themselves with II
handsome and neat residence.
IrIS Sor roG RENT. Apply To
7th mo 2.--rn:iw r. II. MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Tho offerings of Wheat on Change yesterday
were fair and most of the lots were sold: ordinary
white AT lose, and fair to good ut Ma ljc red
brought from lO0c to lode. according I" quality
Rye sold at 69c. with but small offerings. Oats
were sold ut alc.. struck measure. No Flour or
Corn offered. and quotations remain ~ before.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Coz. JAMES p. RrELY.-Thc illness Of this
gentleman. at his residence i'll this place has
been for the last two or three weeks matter
Of sincere regret and constant concern with
our citizens, who manifest the most earnest
desire for his speedy recovery. Col. X. has
been unwell for several weeks, and for the
last ten or twelve days confined to his room.
Yesterday, We are pleased t" add, his condi-
ton was regarded as much improved Win.
chester lHIiniaH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
MILLINERY, and STRAW GOODS
FALL AND WINTER 1859.
ARMSTRONG, GATOR a co,

IMPORTERS A>n JUBEERs OF
RiBEUNS. BONNET SiLhN ND SATIN,
VEIN ETS. kUCilE,
FLOWERS. FEATHERS.
STRAW BONNETS, FLATS. Sc.
No 30 and LnrrS OF 80 BALTIMORE STREET.
BALTIMORE. MD,
Offer stock UNSURPASSED in the United STATES
in variety aud chcHpncSs.
Orders solicited. aud prompt attention given.
Terms. b months. SiN per cent. OF for cash,
par funds.
R,ltinnrr ,up col III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.-Pur-
" suant TO Il decree OF the Circuit Court oi Far
fax county. in the case of Patrick Reeds admins
traitor. &c. vs. Hugh McGnnis, made at H. juno
term. 1889. the undersigned Commissioner theron
named. will offer at public sale. q" hond"g. NJ"
i"h d"y !f September, 1889. Court day. ~ Fairfax
Court House (the late purchaser having failed {"
comply with the terms Of the SALE under IA former
Decree TRACT of LAND situate in Fairfax
county. about four miles south of Al, Aandra, upon
the new Turnpike Road leading from Alexandria
to Accotink Mills. formerly the property of Patrick
Reed. and containing about EIGHTY ACRES
The Land is in good state OF cultivation with
good improy ements-and from its proximity to
market i, valuable rs II Garden Farm.
TERH,.-Onc tenth Of the purchase money 10
he paid down deposit, liable to forfeiture un
failure of purchaser 1" comply with she terms of
sale upon it, confirmation; the residue in hires
instruments of i. IL and Is months. with interest.
to be secured by bond, with good security. and the
land liable To he rcsold ON failure Ia meet deferred
payments. and title To- he retained until purchase
money be paid II. ". THOMAS. Comm'r.
H.;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
CANAL COMMERCE.

ARRIVED, August IL.
Boat Miles Stnndish coal to I. }. Mehaney.
Boat Blue Bird. coal I" fr"sthurg Coal u"
ICY. JOHN A. FIELD bcgs leave to remind
~ n,' ll,c"''' , ,,"s C;,y ,nJ Cnmiv At IA.
next election ana respe''lu,'! S".'''s '".n -.
Tie refers ~ ms past 'ol"ue' aS S"a,''', W.
WV '---..,----
nv oAMr me- NV ''p ;, -,
committees VIII i,'', V" u, ns'I -, II -.
o"''ooN' "P"n ~, g.. ,,, n,,,,ro.i,;n,, ,,.c,;,y
'eS ~, ~ =, - la
"'''ss' 80" -, g., =, ,,,,w,,v,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

pEATm.-A letter from Shreveport, La,
states that Dr. Ed. Lee ll"otf. of Virginia,
died ut that place on the 3n'h ult., among
strangers he having arrived there, shortly be-
fore, sick. lie made no communication rrla-
tive to his friends. ~ he became speechlcss
when attacked by his fatal illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

TmE BANK OF MANASSA.-Weare authoriz-
ed aud requested by the agents of the Man
ASST Bank III this city, to state that the re-
ports affecting its credits are entirely cr-
roneouS. Its condition is good, and the in
stituton is perfectly Sound.-Rich. DiY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME.

WE have received the agency OF superior
w SUPER PHOSPHATE of LIME. which,
We can sell at very low price.
au. l. WIN. II. FOWLF Il son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
$40 REWARD.

l UST.- CA Monday morning. on Royal street.
/ 4 between the Market House aud Davy liar
mon store. Il small WALLET. containing seven
ty-fyc dollars III mul,s at the Bank ot the "ld
Dominion. and a Note ol hand 10y Mr.. Mary f..
Triplc;. AMI other papers. The finder VIII re
r,;re the above reward. IS having It at the office
of the Gazette. or with ne.
pu, lit CHARLES l.. NEALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
SALE rms DAY.

StHERiFF'S SALE will expose to sale
- Th"r,d"y. the lsh instant, for cash, at ia" s'"r"
house recently occupied by DR.. Harris, "n k,uv.
between tuiun and Water streets. the entire stock
IT MEDICINES and other articles usually kept
in Ap"thrrary Stores. together with ali the hNur',
brlong ng thereto to satisfy distress warrant IA
my hands. Tor rent due sale to commence Al 10
o'clock, \. VI. {. VI. CASTLEMAN, u. :.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
LIVE STOCK AGENCY
BY JAMES RICHARD SM00T.

T THE SOLICITATION or SEVERAL
n friends | have been induced to establish an
agency for the sale of CATTLE, SHEEP, &c III
his and the District markets, Washington aud
Gc"r -rtownD Having the advanlag" oi lots and
pastures convenient To the Cattle Scales. persons
iaymriug inc with cunsi.nmcnts Uf their stock, are
assured that they will be properly cared for. and
sold To- the very beet advantage nj the lowest rat"
Of commits sion. ] most respectfully solicit the pa
tronagr "f the farmer, and grazirrs Throughout,
the State. aud for puuc'ualitg and responsibility.
refer them To the following named firms and IN
dividunls
cob john VI. Harrison. Loui"un Comfy, Va
Dr. W. L. Cochran. -
Il. I. RiN-y. Fnuquicr Comfy, Nirsinin.
y. lpug hh"r"u:h. :"
T. \. Er"wis, Alexandria. Virginia.
Marshall X Ward. "
P.S ANY information desired will be- cheerful
~ given. by addressing me- at Alexandria, Va.
iv % paw I'm J. K. :.
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II. +. HENRY.
CLIFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL.


TINIIE second session al this school will begin on
the first Wednesday Of o,i"hcr. ISIS. and clos,
the Thrill Wednesday "f Jmly. 1889. The design
of this School i, thoroughly I" pr"par" youths tor
the University "r Virginia. Til" Course "i study
embraces everything that j. necessary l." the degree
of \. NJ. al our University
The school j. located in the mountains of Fan
uuicr = rr.un we'll known Tor H. hc:'Iihiwi "lnHi"
aud beautiful scenery. II Is lw" miles south 81
Markham Station. the Manassas Gap RaiIr"ad
aud ~ milo from Alexandria
TEru>.-S $50. .mi-aunually in advance. viz:
SIZE ~ nu the Ist ii Oct"hcs, and SiI:.5O on the
1T Of March.
Modern Languages ar extra charges.
For further particulars apply I" the Principal, at
Markham Station, Fauqurr County. Va.
REFERENCES:
Rev j. p. VI, Guirc. T.. II. =. of Va.
Trustees of Charesr"wn A"adeny, Jefferson
County. Va.
Professors Rr.lsoc. Harrison. Srlrlc DE We're,
Mrtiuii,. aud Smith Of the University of Virginia.
H. JAQUELIN AMELER.
1
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LOCAL ITE MS.

were considerably bruised and battered, and
Riley charges that he was struck with
slung shot in the hands of King, knocking
out several of his teeth
Early yesterday morning, Riley called at
the boarding house Of Eli Petty, and in
ouired for King: and learning that he was in
the ward, in the rear of the house, went
through the house into the yard and stabbed
KIM with sheath knife, III the upper part
o. the left breast, from which wound King
died in about forty-tiye minutes.
An inquest was held on the body Of the
deceased, at IL o'clock yesterday morning,
by Coroner Chancellor, and Il post mortem
examination made 10y prs. Lewis and Chan
cellor. The jury after the facts were stated,
returned the following verdict: -"That the
deceased, VIM. King, came To his death, from
n wound inflicted in his. chest. by knife
in the hands of Joseph Riley
Both King and Riley shipped on board the
Charles Ward, at Callao. King WAS All
Irishman by birth, and Riley, an English
man -hailing from Liverpool. King, OH the
ships papers is put down aS u citizen OF the
- MIA l,.,a..j w,s ,h,ut - up ~ v.,rs
Immediately after Riley had stabbed King,
he went on the ship. changed his clothing, 4
,I ,L,,, ,,, ..hnro and ne.tin, tha OFF,
.ou :; ,,rs,;, e him cave himself M with.
49,, s,.r,. ,r trouhl. Tin. Captai in states
that Ming WAS '"r""''''' ''''''' anu ''''' '''"
Iuarreii'hS WIN me! "''"oS' .ne "'''' wy
age ana ''''' '' ''''''"''''' '''' 1'''''
ana peacehp'' sa'I'''
Yesterday "'''''''' ''' was
before Justice r''e '"' 'N'''' ''''''"
various "'''c>S's "'te 'N''''''"e'' ''''' s''
iac'S Drought '"' ~ ""''' '''''
prisoner hlh''eI' maze II S'''''i'c''' "'N"""-
lc"S''S ''''' III '''"''' Wv
ton. had been subjected to great insult, and
that he did not intend to kill the deceased
when ne stabbed him. 1t appears that in
cuttiu, =, KIM, the prisoner. when his arm
WAS seized hy KIM, cut himself severely ON
m. r;.h, ,Liyb from which ne WA, quite
lame The history Of the matter as given
H.. p1,, ,.rc,,oJ CONSIDERABLE. svmnothv IN
=, .,r
MS 'aN"'' III VIC
Price after Il luil hearing al the case COM
mittcd the prisoner to Jail for his trial before
,,,,,., ,L.. i \,,,I,v IN Srn,.mLcr
F,R cav, NrrTixc.-It Will be seen hy
I,, ,l... Ill.,,
road Company VIII run il 'ra'h u" ''''''r '"'''
u lar is N''"ha o'a''""' 'o"i'''e''cI"s IT,
borrow Tor 'he a''"''''''''''a'''" Ut ''i''s'
VII" may WIS" u "''''''' '''e : amy ''e'''''S'
within three miles 81 the station. onhi-
buses will, we learn. he run regularly from
,,,. a,.,,,,,m.ut
NJ. ,I,o No,I,;r, SL.,. r,,r,L
Nv ~
I'll The ,apit'i' III aS''''S''l' We h'c"''"h"u
yesterday. 1t is believed t" have been the
work of AN incendarv. The valuable ma
.h., .l,o,,, .rJ ,tI,.r ,,.t.r;.l las
t,ov.J are yariou.ly estimated at from TWEEN
,.l l.,,.n. ~, c,,..,.,,,,.
~ !" "'! '"'"7"" "a!
'.An em"rn"Il- lathe, Us" Tor turning The
marble columns of the Capitol Extension.
and the ORIGINAL cost Of which WAS ST. 900.
:, n,,,,I, I,,,,..d 4 l,rc. ,m,uu, ,r th,
..,:r, ,I,,,,....,, ,,..r,,i ,,.,.l,, .,, -,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL SCHOOL.

NNIlE EXERCISES OF THIS SCHOOL will be
L resumed .Ho"i,y. Nyf,mb'r 9Th. Persons
wishing 10 see the subscriber business relating
To the school may find him at his school h""m
in the 2uI story of Brook Lodge. between the
hours OF and IN oclock \. NJ. until the 10Th
inst. aud a. the number of students j. limited.
those desiring places for their sons should apply
~ soon ~ practicable
,u,, IrL,tr II. f. HENRY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
AUCTION SALES.

BY JOHN T. observation-disclosures
DUBLlC SALE.--On W,dns.doy, he l1W ~
L Imt. at l0pcipck. 4. w.. | shall olcr tor Nalo
at public auction. in front of the Mayors utir'.
i'll the city "i Alexandria, Virginia, TWELVE
SHARES OF VIRGINIA STATE STOCk.-
Terms cash. EDWIN e. FITXHUGH.
Administrator OF NJ. Z. fitzhugh, iced.
Fairfax County, Va, aug 9-e"ts
~" The above sale Is postponed until next 81
ta,5ny. the 2uh instant, at the same time aud
place, aug lS--iS
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BRO0KLAND SCHOOL
At GREENWOOD DEPOT. ALB&MARLE COUNTY. v
VIM Dinwiddie. NJ. A., Principal.

At GREENWOOD DEPOT. ALB::MhRLE COUNTY, VA.
Vim. Dinwiddie. NJ. A., Principal.
.omX e. DIXwIppIE, lnstruc-
.omN MURRAY. VI. A. tors.
JlwE> VI. GArNErr. VI. A..
FINIlE object of this school j. 10 prepare Young
/ men for the University of Virginia. OF Tor any
College All the Instructors graduates ut the
University. three "l them with the degree ot NJ.
A., AMI the fourth a graduate in the schools ct
Latin. Greek. French. German, Spanish. and
Moral Philosophy, AMI ais" experienced tea
cher.
The Principal has had ten years experience in
teaching three of them III the successful conduct
of his present School. aud three ~ Assistant In
Strurtor in the University. III the school, OF Mathe
MATES and Ancient Languages
The location, on the Virginia Central Railroad.
Is miles west from the University of Virginia. it
i believed cannot he surpassed, for hcathluIncSS.
facility uf access. and remotcncsS from tcmpta
ton.
The Fourth Session commences On the l>t "t
September next. and closes in the last week Of the
following June.
TERMS - Exclusive of lights and towels. $3.50
per session ol ten months, payable sl2J on the
I>t of September ari Sl2J on the ist OF Feb
runry.
For Catalogues stating details. apply 10 the
Principal. at Greenwood Depot. Alhcmarn county.
Va WI. DINWIDDlE. VI. A.
Ahcmarlr Co.. j. i3-lam6w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
MRS. McC0RMICK.s SCHOOL.

MRS MCCORMICK desires I" inform her
vi friends and the public generally. that she
will resume the duties of her ech""l Oh the first
Monday in September n"St.
The course OF study pursued. will comprise all
the branches requisite {" thorough English ehu-
cation.
In addition to her day scholars. she l. drsir"n, of
receiving int" her family few pupils - h"arier,.
aged from 10 to | { years. VIII" will hc under her
immediate care and oversight.
For terms and further particulars. apply mt her
residence M. - Cameron street. j. colt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The Corn CRoP.-ln our last the opinion
was expressed that the late rains would Sc
cure an average corn crop in this county,
Intelligent farmers assure us that not more
than half a crop will be the result. The
rains came too late to benefit large portion
of the corn. Let us be thankful. Half
loaf is better than no bread And there is no
prospect of n famine Winchester Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Bo>roN, aug. l6.-The Montreal Field
Battery. under the command of Captain
Stephenson, arrived in this city last night,
shortly before II o'clock. The Independent
Fu,ilecrS received them at the depot, and
escorted them 10 their quarters, at the Ham
cock House, while salute was fired by the
Artillery, under Captain Minis. The Cana
dams will be well cared for by our military
and citizens during their STAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Fox CANr NEETiSG.-lt Will be seen hy
advertisement in another column, that the
Alexandria. Loudom and Hampshire Rail
road Company will run Il train on their road
Il, lar rs Vienna Station, commencing to-
morrow. for the accommodation OF those
who may wish To- attend the camp Meeting,
within three miles 81 the station. Omni-
buses will. we learn, he run regularly from
the Cars {" the eucampmrnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
THREE FARMS, TWO Of 400 ACRES EACH,
AND ONE OF 331, IN PRINCE WILLIAM
COUNTY, va, FOR SALE.

'INllE subscriber. desiring Ia leave the State now
l. oilers for sale his laud in Prince William
County, Va, lying north OF. and Immediately upon.
the turnpike leading from Thoroughfarr To Gains
VILE, tw" stations upon the Manassas Gap Rail
road.
This land containing in all ll37 ACRES. is
divided INT" three separate and distinct FARMS
lying each upon the above named turn,ike. which.
for the sake %! cuHS cuIrurr. will bv ,lr..uuird us
FARMS No. |. >. and p
These FARMS possess the advantage of bcim.
situated in pleasant and healthy ncighborhooi
The DWELLINGS and OUT HOUSES up.
IL on all three are inferior.
The soil, generally sandy, with Il suhsoil of clay
is of good quality, and highly susceptible Of i'm
proyemcnt.
FARM No. |. through which the railroad pass
es. distant u half mile from Thoroughtnrc Station.
contains FOUR HUNDRED ACRES. ZOO clear
ed land. and 100 III fine wood and timber
This FARM il well wa,crod the fencing. both
frontier and interior, Is i'll excellent order.
This FARM does not adjoin the other two, be-
ing II half mile from the one. aud Il mile from the
other.
FARM No. .. distant one mile from Thorough
fare and three from Gainesville. also contains
FOUR HUNDRED ACRES. 80 cleared. and the
remainder in wood and timber. This FARM il
ais" well watcrcd.
FARM No. .. distant u mile AMI halt from
Thoroughare. and y m!ies from Gainesville. con
tains THREE lit NDRED ami THIRTY -SEN IN
ACRES 90 cleared. and the remainder III wood.
Upon this farm there il hut little timber. IL lies.
however. adjacent To farm Ne. >. upon which there
is II sufficient quantity "i timber tor both should
they toe purchased 10y the same udn liuui.
will sell these Farms together, separately.
to suit the wishes If purchasers.
Persons desiring I" purchase cheap lands are
politely requested Ia call and hook at these farms
which will be chcvru!ly shown thrE ~ tie sub
srrihrr. Being extremely ANXIOUS I" sell, my
terms. III all Respects. viii lee accommodating
For further information. address ;bc subscriber
at Thoroughiarc Station. Manassas Gap Railroad
Prince Wm. County. Va. CASSllS CARTER.
Prince William county, j. li--.uif
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH,
Later from California.

ST. Louis, August 1.-THE overland mai |
of the 18th ultimu has arrived.
Thirty buildings ut "Grlzzly Flats were
burnt on the Odd Loss not aScertamed.
The political excitement was increasing,
and personalities had been indul ged III be-
tween Messrs. Broderick and Gwin, of the
groSScst character.
Advices from the Sandwich Islands state
that the new 10 per cent import tariff will not
be enforced until September 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

CrIpEpER CouXrY.-Since our last fine
rains have fallen hereabouts, and much corn
lencftted. The crop, however, willnot be as
good as it. at one time. promised to he.
The Piedmont Convocation. of the EplSco-
pal Church will commence at Culpeper
Court House on the Wednesday before the
.lth Sunday in Scptember-thc Dist day Of
the month Blue Rdge Republican.