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


NlvE offer for sale II small cargo of this CT ANo,
w lust landed from Schr. West Wind. II has
been recently imported by the American Guam"
Company. from their Island, in the Pacific, ani
is represented To be valuable fertilizer. We re
commend il to the attention Of our farmers.
my Fo"LE 'o'
yI,O FARMERS, GARDENERS. &c.-Tho um-
| d.rsiyncd having received the Agency for
T,SKER 4 CLARk'S CELEBRATED FERIl-
LIZERS. respectfully invite the attention OF the
Agricultural community to the following articles,
now offered for sale
PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER
GROUND BONE
Do Do SUPER
MEAT and BONE COMPOST
Do Do DO FINE.
Circulars containing a description of the above
Fertilizers, sent free of charge by application 10
ALBERT W. GRAY CO., Agents,
aug II n. +. cor. Kinv 4 Wster-s,s
EXCELSIOR DEBuRG.-I have now in store
IL full supply of this popular MANURE, con
tanning per cent. imm"ni", and 81 per cent.
Bome Pho.ph"te ot Lime. As crop grower and
fertilizer, il is unsurpassed.
JAMES C. NEVETT,
NH Sole Agent for Alexandria.
DOBINSON'S MANIPULATED GUANO.-G
IL have taken the Agency of this valuable
GTANO, and now have on hand full supply put
up in strong bags.
Itis warranted equn la any in the country, and
will bc sold at curretlt rates.
JAMES C. NEvETT,
NH opposite Pioneer Mills.
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LINE and
- PULVERIZED BONE
These valuable fertilizers, always on hand. aud
for sale by WM. IL. FOWLE sun,
NH 70 No. 4 South Whsrves.
DERUVIAN GUANO.-A cargo OF No. Pc
i RUVIAN GUAN0, just received from tho
Agents of the Peruvian Government and for sale
AT lowest rates. JAMES Z. NE| Ell
NH Il opposite Pioneer Mills.
JUS'r RECEIVED, an entirs stock Of Fresh
sJ Goods, consisting rs follows:
20 boxes Oranges IL boxes Lemons
- boxes Raisns, whole half. and quarters
| bale Bordeaux Almonds
Sicily Almonds
/ " Cream Nuts; bale Fiberts
10 bushels Ground Nuts; | cask Currants
trails Dates; keg Tsmarinds
ease very fine Preserved Ginger
An assortment Of new TOYS, with Fancy Arti.
clcs; lot of Mocking Bird Cages and Canary
Bird Cages also, fine assortment IF Fancy
Candy of my own manufacture. Also, ] cask
Canary and cask of Hemp Seed, with fine
sorimrnt Of Canary Birds. The above Good will
be- sold low for cash at Z. SCHAFERh
Confectionery, No. North Fairfax street.
aug l0--tf
TINo MILLERS, MANuFACTukERs, MA
/ CHINISTS. &c.-For sale at Manufacturer
prices for cash.
vulcanizcd lnlia Rubber Machine Betting, %
all siz.s
Mixed Steam Packing, in sheets Of all thick
nesSc. aud lengths.
Gum Packing with cloth insertion.
Pure Vulcanizci Sheet Rubber, Of all thickness
es and lengths.
Hydrant, Engine, Steam, and Suction Hose, "t
all sizes.
CSa.kets, Washers, Rings, Couplings, Hose Pipe',
Sprinklers, &C., &c.
Also a superior article Of ANCHOR BOLTING
CLOTHS. of ever number. Orders from the e"un-
try promptly attended to. J. NJ. NEWTON,
jy 2I-2aw3m [Sentl Theatre Building.
xyppy PINE IupnRTrn ANN nONEsTIC
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ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD
La ~ M

NN AND AFTER MONDAY, JULY |. lSJa.
~ the Train leaves Alexandria daily. o'clock.
A. NJ, for GordnnSvillc. connecting with the Trains
on the Virginia Central Railr"ad. for Richmond
and the West and with the Trains Oh the ManaS-
.as Gap Railroad. for Mt jackson, Woodstock,
Warren White Sulphur Springs. and intermediate
points.
The Train leaves daily. lSundny night excepted
at - o'clock. p. NJ, for Richmond. New Orleans,
Memphis. aad intermediate points.
Through Tickets at the Railroad Station
The Trains leave Alexandria at !. A. NJ. and
80 p. NJ arriving at Alexandria IT ;. l.. NJ and
3, 4. VI. Leave Ii"rdonsviile III 1920. a. NJ, and
1890 p. NJ.
No Night Train on Sunday.
iyi-tf !. K. NlCkLIN. Ticket Agent.
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,T~s NOTlCE.-The Steamer COLUM-
,Arrtss.r.a -. .BIA, Capt. James Harper, having
been thoroughly repaired and improved, will re-
sumo her trips between Baltimore and this place.
leaving Baltimore. on Saturday. 18th instant. at y
o'clock. aud returning. leave this place, ON the fol-
lowing Wednesday, at !. A. Nj.
WHEAT / BRO. Agents.
y. B. The freight on merchandise for the differ
sn lssdiugs on the river will ariably be requr-
ell IN advance NH 10
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]. EDWARD CHASE, NJ. D.,

MENTAL SURGEON. C"r""r !f W"Sh'"yi""
- "nd kimy streets. .h""o"dri", Va.
~. Entrance Washington street. Office
hours from 9 o'clock 4. NJ, toi i. Vi.
IL E-,li
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

4 VALUABLE FARM AT PRIVATE SALE.
~ The "CLISiI FARM" within one mile oil
AlrxauLria, the Great Hunting Creek, c"ntain-
ing OHE HUNDRED AND NINETY -I"o
ACRES. The proximity "t thI- farm t" alcXhh-
dria a. well a. it. superior soil. would make IL
most desirable ,nd profitable DAlRi AND GAR-
DEN FARM. 1t hardly possible tor any one
wishing to engage in the above named business, Il"
obtain in the immediate ncighborhoOd of AicXan-
dria so desirable farm.
The said farm will bc sold in whole or divided
into iot- to suit purchasers.
ANY one wishing t" purchase will call upon j.
II. MONROE, No. &c Queen street or the under
signed. ELIZABETH HARRISON,
ExccutriX of j. ID. Harrison, dec d.
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WASHINGTON & CO.
nANY & HARM ON.

RoCERS-DEALER IN cOET NEAL.
" ears. OATS RALE m y, and nl kinds
q: NILL- FEED. corner of Prince and Royal SITS,
Alexandria. Va. ap ~ -dIy
THOMAS PERRY,
Commission Merchant. No. ). .ianncy's Wharf,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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VERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
Y sEGARs, CHEWING TOBACCO, &c.---The

VERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
Y sEGARs, CHEWING TOBACCO, &c.---The
subscriber has lately received large addition 20
his stock and is quite confident that he can please
the taste of almost any one wanting articles IN his
line. He names in part, some very fine HA IAAA
SEGARS out of the same lot that President Buch-
anan smokes; very superior CHE WING TOBAC-
CO, of various brands; genuine Turkish SpOh-
LyG TOBACCO; PIPES and STEMS, in great
variety, &c. For sale, Wholesale and retail
CHARLES p. SHAW,
;an2l-tf n T. cor. Of King Fairfax sn.
EANcY HAIR PLNs:mJus, Eav ,soeivsa "a, large ps
- ,xc,.dinyly low prices G. c. BERRY,
uoIl No. " King st.
JOuN MURPHY, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
,J will practices in the Courts Of Westmoreland,
Richmond and Northumberland Counties. Post
Office, Riee's Store, Westmorelsnd Couaty, Va
dec st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
LUMBER, LATHS, LIME. &c.

uMBER. COAL. AND WOOD lAkD'w,"'-
I..roj I,,j.n oa,I yn,cp .Mr.''.. N"r'h.-" here
| am prepared to furnish every de;er,ril"" "'
iUWEEE. SHINGLES. LATIiS. LINE, Sr'
Also, oak and Pine WOOD. Red and hite ASH,
,rJ ru,nh.rlnnd COAL. which am selling 10" l"r
cash. ar on reasonable terms To good rust",nrrs;
''S"'" L. ". BARkE Err.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, &c.
SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
CON- 4 y \.
.NnpIt VIRGINIA
ALEXANDRIA. lhulN MA.
rhpJTAJ OVER $4,000 DOLLARS,

AND CONSTANTLI INCREASING
Thu. Charter of this Company offers more iav"ra-
III, advantages tD the farmer ami others. Than amy
C,mr,,,y chartered III the State 10y insuring
with or Without u premium mote. II the applicant
prefer he can pay the full amount OF the premium
in cash ur hy ciiccIing u cash Insurance. l"r t"t
y.,rs the insured saves one eighth of the amount
h. wouli otherwise have It" pay; n by becoming Il
,u.,nb,r. and giving Il small premium note, the in
Irr,d save, nearly ulI- half of the amount charged
Ly Stock Companies, when inSuring from year 10
y.,r This j. the advantage resulting from the
combination "i the ,,
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
AGAINST loss or damage by fire. on the 18th day "i
March. 1884. since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons nave insured and become
members of the Company. and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
iucr,a scd our business during the past year We ice
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
tL,. C,m,auy thus far ami for lis fattcrinS Pr"i
perts nf future usefulness. The Directors hope
ana believe. that. hy prudence. caution. and u rgd
.y,trm uf economy, they will establish Tor thiS
Gomrouy = reputation for chcapmcsS and safety
not SURPASSED hy any Company III ihr |. STATES.
All differences in settlement at losses, may be
determined by three diSrtcrcsic, arbitrai"rS "' Ia"
County where such loss happened. to br mutually
chosen by the insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
II W Thomas +. Il. Robertson.
Edward Snu,,irr James I. Cl"se,
Dr IL n Stlhl,r. Thomas I. Hill,
,,bri.tnrhrr Ncnlc. W. u. Massey,
p. ID Liu.r,,nh X. II. Carter,
SiI,s Ei,,iow. VIM. Wright,
" NJ Turner, L. +. Lester.
\. Il. B"kry. ;: |. stuart
OFFICERS:
II. W. Thomas. PrcS't. Thomas l. iiiil' ire er'
T. b. Rnbcrt."u.N rrcs't Vim. Wright. Secretary.
JNS. +. CLOSE, Artuary ( General Agent
my --rIdIy
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PHILIP H. HOOFF,

FLOUR, GRAIN. AND GROCERY MERCHANT.
Aierumiri", li,yi"i".
IIAS removed to No. jS SouTH OF PRINCE ANn
IL on uSioS STREET. Particular attention VIII
be given to all consignmcnts "l Produce. FASTER
Salt, and Groceries furnished ut current rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

n. "a WORD Of EXPLANATION to
those who have known uudcr the style "f Evans
4 Co. The business located by u at No. tI7
I,rnallyav. New York City. l. the eldest establish
ed house in the country, and i. known world wide
~ the original EVANS CO.'S GIFT BOOK
STORE" Many have taken the advantage OF
our popularity, to advertise under the same name,
To- increase their tradc--t" protect the ie" VIII"
may be unacquaintcd with H.. We would state that
We have no connection with any other Giit Book
Iousc-and though many advertise under the
name nf Evans 4 Co., tie firm constituted by ID.
" EVANS and j. II. PRESTON, is the first
and only concern rishtully using the maine. But
to prevent all confusion in the future, We shall use
the style of
d. W. EVANS & Co,
and all persons wr"ngfully u-ing the arp"lIaiIon
Ia rnislead the public. will be made to suffer the
ucualty of the law. ID. ". EVANS & CO.,
G77 broadway, New York.
New York, my lS-.aw3m
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auc 81 lw

HARDWARE AND Hot SEkEEPlNG M
Ill TICLES. CuEAp F"E CASH at M. -. hlng
street. Alexandria, Na.--Thc subscriber intending
to make some change in the character at his husi
ness, will, in order to reduce the heavy stock on
hand, Offer for sale nj c".t for c"Sh. during the
present summer, II great variety OF useful articles
in his iue, consisting of Japan Tin Toilet Ware.
Brittania Pitchers. Brttania Tea Pots, Brltianla
Block Tin Plate Covers. Erittana Lamps German
Silver Spoons &C.. &C.. II bargain wi hc given III
any article now on hand.
For sale at manufacturers prices. the Fruit Can
sold by II. /. Gregory, also other Cans :" very low
rates.
Persons intending Ia build. can l'uy j''r ""'b. 4
great bargain in Locks. Hinges. Screws. &c.. WIN
dow Sash furnished To order NJ u short notice.
;vl6 JOHN r. CREIGHTON
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C.. C., RR ADLEY, ,

CABINET. CHAIR SOFA AMANUFACTU RER,
C"c"rr oj Hing Il Ayr'dstS.. Ai'r""fr'". Va.
TAS constantly on hand aud offers I" the pub
| | lie, an excellent assortment Of Cabinet Ware,
sofas and Chairs "r every variety and on the low
est terms which, for durability aud finish, "ann"t
he uTlHSScd. mn '-IE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS. &C.
DRAYTON G. MEADE, Agent,
l. now prepared to furnish the
SEYMOUR GUhNO AND WHEAT DRILL,

SE GUhNo hNO "fA4AAN 0>'>S'
win ar uiiLom GrGSS- .NsCderS.
AND WITH TIE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS:
1ITE think these u Il l. l. ; this year, will add
w much to ,hcr already high ,'p"f"''o" as the
best GIANO and WHEAT DRILL. "s we'll a.
being the ,',o"yc.t, si~pi'~'. ""d m"'f d"'"'''.-
Every DRILL Is guaranteed 10 work we'll.
Farmer. visiting Alexandria. who intend h"ying
DRILLS, will. before purchasing do well To call
and examine the SEYMOUR DRILL. at
au. Pun W. ~, F"ip"|-"fre''. l"' -.
DICEFoRD UFFMAN WHEAT
Is DRILI.S-SEIMOUR WHEAT DRILLS
-pENNOCK'S WHEAT DRlLLS.-Nc are now
prcparcd tn furnish any %! the above DrliiS' WIN
mr. without the liuanu uud Seed attachments
Those wshim. To purchase. will please sen" III
their order, carly. Address
ADDISON. WALLACE co.
anal No l3 Union ST. Alex. ' a..
IIoESE POWERS AND TIREslllNH VA.
CHIMES S-reIton'> Triple H' ared ioiaf'
POWER AND THRESIIING MACHINE. II
mast .ur.riur article warranted t" give .atI'iHr
,;,r also. Pitts Celebrated Machine for ; amt Io
h,r.,.. Always un hand supply Of Monts"me
r,:. Eo,kaway WHEAT FANS.
Orders promptly attended ("
ADDISON, WALLACE CO.
Dealers in every description oi Agf'r"''nf'I III"
plemcnts.
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DISPATCH STEAM LINE FOR

tia, DISPATCH STEAM LINE FOR
lIILADELPlllA.-Th Propeller j..
JEROME. Capt. jerome. will leave Philadelphia,
on Saturday at ~ o'clock. NJ, and Alexandria, ON
Tuesday at ~ o'clock. NJ. For freight, which will
be taken ON reasonable terms. Apply to
THOMAS WEBSTER, JR.,
IL North Wharves. Phiiadephia.
or to STEPHEN SlIlNN.
NV l0-tf 81 lIpion-strcct. Alexandria.
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JOHN MARSHALL

A TTORNEy 4 r l. 4 " -A'rr""dri". Va.
lnts" Office on Royal street, lately occupied 10y
A. i Z. l.. Stuart. ap 2'-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
ALEXANDRIA AGENCY OF THE NEW-YORK
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ACCUMULATED ASSETS OVER S1.50O,OOO

ACCUMULATED ASSETS OVER Sl,5OO.O0O.
f. j. MURPHY. VI. D. u;:J E,,ui-.,,
c. .CHANCELlu!s M.bJ
l. LOUIS klNLEE. .!g'm at thT"""ri".
TINIIE profits OF this Company cnure exclusively
| ru the hcncii; ot the assured. and have aver
aged not less than ~ per cent. per nnnun Oh the
premium paid.
Forty per cent of tie premium loaned t" the IN
surcrS without security Forns o' application for
insurance. and amy information respecting 1t. Will
be furnished without rhargc,D 10y application I"
the agent. my "--a""h
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.

NEW SELF SEALING PRESERVE CAN.
N doing away with screws. cement Nc.
Just received (as sample small lot oi NOR
RETT'S SELF-sEALlNG CANS. N. mast simple
can erer rinfroinccd-AlSU for sale, by the grocc,
dozen, or sirglv. II first rate CAN. made expressly
for INV sales hy our own mcchanicS-cXtra top,
and bottoms will be furnished I" the trade.
| have new on hand four distinct patterns "i
FRUIT CANS. of various sizes aud patcrns. an
of which will will he sold 1T lowest market prices.
Will he sold II great bargain, tw" ELEVATOR
REFRlG ERATORS-any party disposed to buy
can examine.
Having made arrangements with the mannac-
turcr To do su offer PATENT FLY TRAPS at
N,m York pr;c,s--hy the dozen "r at retail.
JNO. +. CREIGHTON,
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JUL1us DIENELTLDENTIsT

JULIUS UIENELI-UENIIS1 -
Odce, Il Wo.Liny'o" ST.. North !f Ming, East
ALIEN tSpRIh, VA.
HFFERS his Professional services to those dcsir-
" ing them. Particular attention paid to the in
scrtion of ARTIFICIAL TEETH. nov sly
GEO II. ROBINSON. TiIos. 4. PAYNE.
ROBINSON PAYNE,
TROCERS. COMMISSION AND FORWARD
" ING MERCHANTS, Prince Street Wh"9.
AIernndriT Ia. oct S-f
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I,,kI-I have. on hand and am constantly re-
I , cci,iny. ANTHRACITE COAL. "i ~" ',rI'
,muiities. for family u-c-Ci MHEkLANP 'VHL'
from the Fro,tburg Mines by the are 'ar-I'",'
',r .n,I. tp, Factories furnished with the run-"f-
mirc. at lowest rates. Arrlyto ,r,
novstr u. T. SMITH. Queen It. wharf.
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g., FOR RENT.-Thc three >torici WARE
;..f UOUSE. corner of Prize" aud Union streets
~ present occupied by Mcssrs. Hill. Brown Part
low. Possession given "n l5th of February.
re- The WAREHOUSE Oh Prince street. few
i"N doors cast of Union street nj present occupied
HV W.s.rs. Ford ii Wickife. Possession given on
LIST of February. .,,,.,,
GS. The new four-sioried WAREHOUSE. on
im,s:8 east side of Union street 'wo doors south of
Trirr, street corner uf an alley.
70. Th, WAREHOUSE ON the wharf. immcdi-
;"S ,t.iy east Of the last nsined. Apply to
jan I0--u r'" 'h w.
IT. FOR ENT-Thr tw"-st"ry i | Ck
E- DWELLING and ST"kh attached No. w.
IesS 80, street. next door +" MIR. David Appirh'-
roulrc,iouary establishment. Possession gwen
tb, 10Th of July. For terms. apply 4" GEO. H.
FRENCH. "Frcncl,'s Book and Periodical Depot
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NrEGROES WANTED.--I wish L" purchase
" auy number OF NEGRuES, for which will
ray liberal prices Those Wishing t" SELL VIII d"
well TO call on me before selling, AT my old stand,
at West End. Alexandria, Va
,s a,s JOSEPH RRIiIN
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!. ". BUKkE. ARTHUR hhhh""' .
Banking, Exchange. and Collection Office OF
BURKE Il HERBERT,

! "A uUKkr ARTHUR HERBERT
Banking, Exchange and Collection Office Of
BURKE Il ii Err Il FL II,
Corner ot' Prince AMI tairtaT streets.
NITE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States. and hold pro-
crcis subject to Cheek, remit promptly t" amy
designated point.
We will deal in E,rch"ny'. Tim' EiN', Pr""i'-
spry NnI,x, Incnrr,m N"",y, f"in. Dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
am C,uuissi,u ian l--tf
ISAAC PAUL.
Formerly Of Winchester. Virginia.
Fmmaydiny dnd Commi%Si"m Nrrhod,
Aud dealer in
GROCERIES,, SALT. PLASTER. GIANO, &c,
Corner of Union and Queen streets,
Tn Mr R,Hiood, 1ieramiyIa. Va.
iy l9-tf
PENNYBACKER PERRY BROTHERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND CASH DEALERS IN
GROCERIES. SALT PLASTER. ac.
j. :. Pcnnyharkcr lLEAANbhIi' .i'
William Perry,
Joseph Perry. AL: :"
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nr HAROLD sNoWpEN

OFFERS his Professional Services I" the citi-
\ J ycns Of Alexandria and vicinity. Office Ne.
4 North Pitt street. nov I'll
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INSURANCE. AGENCY.

JAMES :. ROGERS. al Hm. II. f""i' Il Sans,
No. /. .Nprfa nh"rr... agent"
LEEMAELE INSI RANCE COMPANY.
~ CHARLOTTESVILLE. VIRGINIA.
CASH CArlrAL A>r SrErLrs, Sl9I ,G59.3l
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wINnoW cURTA1Ns AND SHADES,

OF ALL THE LATEST STl LES. AND TIE
VOST IHPROTED FINTi RES.
rr,l law at J. y. CLAKkES
iyi, Window Furnishing Store l'N king II.
V1JOOL WANTED, ut highest market rates by
w "a ~ WHEAT BRO.
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WATER COOLERS AND DREFRlGEEAToRS.
w Il have cndcavorcd to obtain for my sales
This season. THE nEST WATER COOLERS and
REFKlGERATURS which could he had. Please
see them On hand several Reirgernt"rS oil old
styles which are offered at cost.
o. JOHN OGDEN.
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DANIEL CAWO0D,
INLOUR AND GRAIN FACTOR. LoNG WHARF,
Il opposite Pioneer Mills, Alexandria. Va.
ian l.
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Et- A Expecting at the proper time
to announce myself as candidate for the saer'ii-
atty of Alexandria County. have to request that
mn Jrjcnds will not commit themselves 10 others.
ouy lG-.olw WIN. A. HART.
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Et-~ t. tie Iotsr. ct the City and Co""ty .!
offer myself as candidate for TIE
office OF Sheriff. at the next election, and most res
pcctiully solicit your votes.
Ia 1-Iuwtc III. j.. MDNkbE.
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The following is partial list OF property which
will be given to the purchasers of Books ut the time
of sale: worth from
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

s7EAM TUG AND CANAL BOATS FOR SALE.
$50 Ne have FOR SALE an excellent
csa-.-lSTEAM- TUG. three years Gil' 10 Zee.
- I.n,,tL- feet hold. substantially built. ana oi
great Towcr Her Engines aud B"erS are III '''S'
rate order She Is cnrablc Of carrying o''"" 'u''
of Grain under deck. drawing Il teet 81 ".'c''
49, -. W, have. also. SEVEN trs'.eln.'
.-s---r--lCANAL BOATS, nearly new' ana !"
--oI order. They carry about I2j tonS each ."
1 feet of water. L.
We are authorized to sell the above ""'" Or ".I
L, m. :, c..f. anil "n rcry '"sg '''"'' an" "o"'
invite the attention of parties interested III ,"""'
navigation to- the great bargains here %n'Ie": w.,
jc Eff ~" "
xX1IKE DISH COVERS, round nnd o"i""s All
w the sizes, for sale by ram, ,,,nuN
js 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

s-A TWO STORES AND DWELLINGS FOR
.H.ia RENT. The houses q" Royal street ""e"f
winch lately occupied hy John T. Creighton as
Hardware store. are for rent, and Immediate pos
session given. For price and other particulars
apply to 'A"r' H'N'h
jan Ii--dtf
=. FOR RENT-The DWELLING "n Alfred
ei.i street. heretofore "crurrd by Mr. James L.
smith. To whom application can lie mahc. i"r
forms &c RICHARDS {. SMITH,
:. Is-.,,c Executor "f u g. Smith. deed.
.1es FOR RENT-Thc HOUSE "n Cameron
~ street. at present occupied ny Doctor Lewis.
p'.r,.,s;on ,,iycn the 18th of September. For
terms. apply To Doct. KING, |. ;. A., Washington.
iy TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

NREAT Wishin. t" reduce
VI our stock ~ low - possible before the lSt "t
September We will sell from this day. our goods at
greatly reduced prices. We have now on hand
Bounct> of al! kinds. Lawns BcragcS. Hcragr and
Lawn Robe. Ducals. &C.. &c. We particularly
invite vour attention TO the above aS deter
mined to sell without regard /" cost.
: & W. MEYENBERh.
aug Sarcp,n Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

NTEW STYLE ll00PED SKlRTS.-We call
~ attention t" our large assortment of HOOP
SKIRTS. comprising ten different varieties. lncIu-
dn.: the Gem of Fashion. new Skirt. with the
CrrsrtS attached: the Pa;cnt Imperial made with
ont sewing: the Queen of Diamonds. for trailing.
Sc Also. great variety OF skirts for Misses ANA
ChildrcA. Call and examine ~
ASIIBY 4 WOOD'S. 10 Kings.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-30
The Times Ahead.

The Darlington Ftog, speaking of tho Re-
view by His Exceilcney Gov. GisT, says;
After the evolutions of the day had been
performed, his Excellercy addressed the
troops after complimcntng them upon their
performances, he proceeded to discuss our
federal relations; lie admonishcd them Of the
dangers which threatened our section and
counseled them to prepare to meet the com
ing storm. lie believed u Black Republican
would be elected to the Presidency, in 1860;
should this he so he would advocate an i'm.
rnediate dissolution of the Union, and, if need
be. on appeal to the Gad of battles to decide
between us and tho abolitionists. Ills speech
was we'll received"
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1859-04-30
The Weather, Crops. &c.

Thc weather is us variable as the princi-
pies Of a small-bccr politician. On Saturday
last it was unusually cold for the season. aud
much solctudo was felt on account of the
wheat; but fortunately it escaped. During
the day the mountains were covered with
snow, and II stiff wind blowing from that di-
rection, made it very unpleasant.
The wheat generally is looking we'll, tho
we learn that the rust has appeared on the
stalk in ono or two places. a previous frost
had damaged it very materially. Corn, that
was above ground, has been recently bitten
by the frost, but is growing off again.
Tho price of corn and flour is high, the lat
ter article advancing. Corn is selling at 81
per bushcl, with limited suppl.