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

nag~ MAIL ARRANGENENTs.-The follow
;ng are the present Mail arrangements ut
,b'. Alexandria Post Otfce:-
Tn, Northern Nail will close, daily. ut | and y
clock. o. IN. except on Saturdays-then at o.
d,,k, D. rn There Is a mail for Washington City
only dosing at = p. IN. ON Saturdays
ihs M.li Tor Richmond, Va, and all South oi
Ri.hIn ,nl will close at u u. M, aud T. ~, ex-
cent on Suniays-then at % IA. IN.
The Mails for the Orange aud Alexandria and
M,u,..., dap Railroads Warrenton, Mddeburg.
ami Fairfax &. H., close daily at u u. III. There
!. no mail tor the Manassas Gap Railroad Oh Sun
dsy-. -,
The Mail for the Leesburg route will close Oh
Mnntav-, Wednesdays and Fridays, at p m
Ther, l. II mail for Leesburg. via Baltimore anu
Ohio Railroad. closing nj p. III, on Tuesdays,
Thurslays, aud Sundays.
The Mail ior the Aldie route will close at a. IN,
Tuc-,l.ys, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
The Mail for tho Occ"quan route will close at
a. lu.. Tuesdays, Thursdays. and Saturdays.
The Mail Tor the Theological Seminary will close
st 4pm daily, except sundays.
The Mai! for Norfolk, Portsmouth. aud the East
eru Shore of Virginia closes at aud =. H., except
Oh SsLlriiy- then at p. III.
The Office will open every day except sunday
at "A o'clock, A. NJ close daily at p. NJ, aud
will b. opened from = To NJ, for delivery OF
the mail, which arrives at p. NJ from the North
Utfce hours ON Sunday from to y A. NJ, aud
from 3t.3lpM jy 26-law3w
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.
81 az la ::

f48 z so: Z. :sss
PASSENGERS for hi. Road will leave the
Alexandria Station. in the Orange Train, at
/ A. NJ, daily (Sunduys excepted arrive nt Al
exandria at ., p. NJ. Through tickets by this route
to Middehurg and Winchester
The Trains leave Mount jackson daily tSun-
juys e>rcuted at $50, 4. NJ. and arrive at Al
enandru at l55, i. NJ.
6-u EDWARD GREEN. Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

xN~. NOTICE.-rhe Steamer COLUh-
kEsssar2 2BIA, Capt James Harper, having
been thoroughly repaired aud improved, will re-
suus hor trips between Baltimore and this place,
leaving Baltimore. on Saturday. 18TH instant al
oslook, aud returning leave this place, on the fol
lowing Wednesday, at :, A. NJ.
WHEAT 4 BRO, Agents.
N. B. The freight on merchandise for the differ
snt lsalngs on the river. will invariably he requir
ell IN advance NH 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

1T, FOR RENT-The Hot 81 on Cameron
E.G street. ut present occupied by Doctor Lewis.
Possession given the 18th "i September FOR
terms, apply To poct. KING. Us. A. Washington
IN If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08
ARRANGEMENT 1859.
HOURS OF DEPARTURE OF STEANERS
~T@ GEORGE PAGE and IT.
E THOs. COLLYER

-W-~, GEORGE PAGE and A.
,Esss THOs. COLLYER.
From Steamer GEORGE PAGE
at y, aud II, IL III, l2i. 3, 5, aud 81 p. m.
From " ashinston Steamer rhOS. COLLiER
at s, 10, a. IN. H. ~, =, t. aud d, p. In.
From Alexandria GEOEdE PAGE
1t s, s, 10. u. III. lIi NJ, Il, {. and u p. M
From Alexandria Steamer THOS. COLLl Ek
AT !. g. II n M. |, g. and p. IN, except Tues
day aud Friday mornings, when the CoLLl Elk
will her regular trips to MOUNT VERNON,
&. heretofore. aud omit hor trips between Washing
ton and Alexandria from n. III. 10 ?. u. only.
The 81. 81, 4, M. and y p. IN. boats from Alex
sudria connect with the trains of the Baltimore and
Uha Railroad for the North and West.
Tho 6t II. IN. unl u p. III. boats from Washing
ton connect with tho trains of the Orange and Al
sYsndra Railroad for the South and South West.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

A CuRIurS FACr-lf an acorn be suspeu
drd by piece OF thread within half an lnch
oi the surface uiSome water contained IN by
acinth glass and 81 permitted to remain with
ont being disturbed, 1t will, in few months,
and shoot upwards its tapering stem, with
beautiful little green leaves. A young oak
tree growing IN this way on the mantle shell
oi Il room, is very interesting object. We
have seen several oak trees, and also IA chest
nut tree, thus growing but all Of them, how
ever. have died after few months, probably
owing Ia the water not being changed suii
GENTLY often to afford them the necessary
quantity ol nourishment from the matter con
tainrd IN II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08
MILLINERY GOODS AT PRIME COST.

\N1E will sell out our entire stock of lMMER
w MILLINERY GOODS, AT prime cost. for
cash. We have OH hand very handsome Silk.
Grape. Straw. Braid. and Neap"litam BONNErS:
also u large assortment "f FLATS, for children.
iy ~ :. Il ". MElENBERG. Satcpta Hall
N OTICE.-ELEGANT BERAGE ROBES,
" Ir.-Wc are now Offering to our friends and
the public. an assortment ot + / r. ID T. SS
GOODS, equal to any thing to he found i'll this
market: al! articles n",y"nird to lie exactly what
they are represented, the money returncd.-
We cordially invite purchasers generally I" cN
anime our stock. feeling confident that good
GOODS umd l"w prices will insure us large share
ri their patronage ASHLEY 4 WOOD.
At the old stand, No. 100. King street. under
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad Office.
ir L.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08
FOR SALE AND RENT.

- FOR SALE OR RENT.-The romn"di
.rr:E on, brick DIV ELLlNG HOUSE aud Lot
OF GkUl Nd situated AT the southwest corner "i
Prince and Alfred streets. III the city "i AlrNan-
dria, and al present occupied 10y Samuel IL AdamS.
esd. Possession given on the lst "t September
next.
The House is one of the best and most dcSirnhly
located IN IN, city The lot contains hal, acre
which i, filled with the finest fruit and 'hru'lrry
and there !. a line hrirk stable and carriage
house upon the premises. Apply t" 7. r. Hon
man. esq. Cashier ol the lamk ui the Old D"mln-
ION. or :" '" W. u. IN" iN'
my 2l--itt
rwS FOR KENT.--The three Soried WARE
H. HOUSE. corner of Prince and Union streets.
ai present occupied 10y Mcssrs llill Brown ~ Part
low. Possession given "n 18th "t February.
".t The WAREHOUSE on Prince street. y few
i. doors east " Union street, AT present occupied
Nv W,s.rs Ford 4 Wickliile. Possession given on
1T of February. "
c,t- Th. new four storied WAREHOUSE. on
~. east side of Union street, two doors south Of
Prince street. corner "f an alley.
20 Tn. WAREHOUSE Oh the wharf. immedi-
M ately east of the last named. Aprl! t"
Jan lO--tf row W. w.
"a FOR RENT. The large brick WARE.
- HOUSE. on Union street. second door from
Drinr,. LATELY occupied hy Hill, Brown Il Partlow
pn>sc,.i"n given Immediately. Also.
&c, The brick WAREHOUSE. south side of
III Primo, street ON. door west Of Union. Apply
i1 Itrh q-r"tAug9l Ell MILLER.
81. FOR RENT-The two story BR lex
H. " DWELIING AMI STORE attached. No. li9,
Li~,, street next dn"r I" Mr.. David Appi"hs
Confectionery cstabli>h >hincnt. Possession given
the 10Th of July. For terms, apply t" GEO h.
FRENCH. "Frcnch's Book and Periodical Depot.
iv I2-rolf
S-A TWO STORES AND DWELLINGS F0K
.esIl. .RENT.-The houses On Royal street "ne'i
which lately occupied Icy john /. Creighton n
Hardware store. are for rent, and immedlatc pos
session given. For price aud other particulars,
apply t" JAMES hoA'h.
jan li-ltf
FuR RENT-TLr STORES. No ~ and
LII 81, on King. next t" the " v" ""rmer "i fnit-
fax street: als" the STORE aud DIV hLLiN"'
No i, west side of North Fairfax street.
JOHN WEST,
;v . o,s,f NJ. 4. North Fairfax street.
r. Fox RENT.-Thc DWELLING "n Alfred
Ii street. heretofore occupied by Mr. James =.
t.,ms 1r RICHARDS e. SMITH,
!. Is-eotf Executor "f II e. Smith. deed.
TT, FOR RENT-The Hol Sc on Cameron
W9 street. ri present occupied by Doctor Lewis
Possession given The 18th "i September r"r
terms. applv to poct KING, Us. A., Washington.
y 1T
DEACH BASKETS.-A large lot OF Peach
/ Basket, low down for cash.
HERRING Il EVANS,
iyI ROYAL street. n-nr hing--t
NlJIRE DISH COVERS, round and otlong. all
! is 10 JOHN OGDEN.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
}. u. GuHSk. ~ -.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office Of
EnRSE L L. kOI Ill ERS.


CURSE BROTHERS,
No. ~ E,ch""yc Hpck
WE will make Collections On all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
,c.d. subject tu Check, or relnt promptly Ia any
designated point.
". will deal in Erch""ye, Time BWs, Pr"mis-
.orv Notes. Tncm,em Nancy. C"i". Dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission. and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms. Interest allowed 10 Dcpcsitors
A varied experience of many years in this hu'i-
pe,s enables u to offer our services with confidence
to the public. len I'll
a. prrxr ARTHUR HERBEEr.
Banking, Exchange. and Collection Office Of
BURkE 4 II Err SER I,
Garner of Prince and FniLJ"T streets.
AYE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States. and hold pro-
c..i, subject {" Check, or remit promptly 10 any
designated point
We will deal in ErcL""gc Time BW.. Pr"m'"-
s,,.y N,,,s. Tncnrr,nf Hrn.y. E"in. dc.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
-, ,,,,mu,..i,u. Jan 1T
ISAAC PAUL,
Formerly nf Winchester. Virginia.
tDrwdytitHJ umi CommtSS'"n .Nrr'""W,
And dealer i'll
GROCERIES, SALT, PLASTER, GIANo. &C.,
Corner of Union and Queen streets,
Tn the RaH."a!. IlsraHiyIa, IA.
jy l9-u
PENNYBACKER PERRY BROTHERS,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCliANIS,
AND CASH DEALERS IN
GROCERIES. SALT, PLASTER. &c.
j :. penuyhacker, ALENANDHiA. "a.
William Perry,
J,,.,nh Perry. auS I'll
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

IIE have LETT few beautiful WATER cool
w ERS, which will he sold bargain. Also.
TWO of the NEW PATENT ELENArING RE
FRIGERATOR, patent March -. They will he
sold ut u low figure, aud first rate article.
We are prepared to supply any demand for
Quart and Half Gallon Tin PRESERVE CANS,
with Wax, Directions. &c., all complete, ut the
lowest prices Persons in want will please call
and examine before purchasing.
iy7 JOHN T. CREIGHTON. ~ King 81.
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VESSELS WANTED

- FOR :Ak
PLYMOUTH, BOSTON, COHASSET, COHAS-
SET NARROWS. HARTFORD. PROVIDENCE,
DIGHTON. NEW YORK,
And other Northern and Eastern Ports.
Apply to ap l"l FoWLE W.
n VESSELS WANTED.-To load Coal to
S Philadelphia, New York, Providence. boS
ton, aud other ports, TO the North aud East. Als"
frsights for small vessels in the Bay. Apply to
d. b. SMITH,
sp If Queen street Wharf
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.

HARDWARE AND HOUSEKEEPING AR
III TICLES. CuEAr For CASH. at No. SS, King
street Alexandria. Na.-The subscriber intending
to make some change in the character "i his hus
uess WILL in order to reduce the heavy stock On
hand, offer tor sale ut cast j"r cash, during the
present summer. great variety al useful alti''rS
in his liue. consisting OF Japan Tin Toilet Ware.
Brittana Pitchers Brtamia Tea Pots. BrltlanIa
Block Tin Plate Covers. Brittania Lamps German
Silver Spoons, &c, &C.. bargain will lie given III
any article now oil hand.
For sale at manufacturers prices. the Fruit Can
sold by H. |. Gregory, also other Cans at very low
rates.
Persons intending to build, can buy fer cash, n
great bargain in Locks Hinges. screws, A'., WIN
dow Sash furnished {" order at n short notice.
iyl6 JOHN L. CREIGHTON.
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LuMRER. LATHS. LIME. &c.

IrNErH coal. AND WOOD YARD.-for-
..,.f T,;..,oni yn,,n M,..f. Norb.-Where
I -, ,.r.r,r.I in furnish every description "t
ITMREK. SHINGLES. LArHS, LINE. Sr
Also. oak and Pine WOOD. Red and White ash'
and Cumberland COAL which am selling I"" Tor
cash. or Oh reasonable terms I" good customers:
,,,,, - T. W. BARKER.
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IOAL-I have "r hand aud ain constantly re-
\ = cci,ing. ANTHRACITE IhAl.' 81 TUE '''
,',,,,,;,;.. f.r f,upil, uSc-CI MBERLAND COAL,
,r,,u ih. Frn,rhur. Mines. by the rarg". rar-I"nd
ar single ton. Factories furnished with the run oil
mine. At lowest rates. Apply ("
novS-tf u. B. SMITH. Queen -. wharf.
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uuIIus DIENELT- DENTIST.

Odic,, II W",hi~yton st.. North oj King E"d Side,
ALEXANDRIA. va,
OFFERS his Professional services to those deslr-
~ ing them. Particular attention paid I" the in
s.rtion oi ARTIFICIAL TEETH. nov sly
GEo. n. ROBINSON. THu>. d. PAYNE.
ROBINSON & PAYNE,
GROCERS. COMMISSION AND FORWARD
u ING MERCHANTS. Prime. Street Wh"g,
iIrrusi.i0, Ia. oct s-u
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navy & HAIR MON.

TRoCERS-DEALEKS IN cORN NEiL.
VI CORN. oars. BiLE HAl AMI all kinds
of WILL FEED. corner of Prince aud ROYAL sts.,
Alexandria. Va. ap l9-ily
THOMAS PERRY,
Commission Merchant. NJ. :. Jauuey'S Wharf,
ALEXANDRIA,, VA.
feb ln-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08

.U"m NoTICE-The steamer JAMES,
ss-sszlss1 CRY having resumed her route on
the Potomac River, will leave Washington on
TUESDAYS aud FRIDAYS, at d. A. NJ. Return, ,
ing, will leave Currioman on WEDNESDAYS ana
sArtRDAlS, stopping at all the regular Land
'ass going and returning
LUCIEN 5. PAGE. Proprietor.
NtTH BoUsH Agent mn lU-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-08
IMPLEMENTS, SEEDS, SC
DRAYTON G. MEADE, Agent,
l. how prepared t. furnish the

DRAYTON G. MEADE, Agent,
l. how prepared tn furnish the
SEYMOUR GUAN0 AND WHEAT DRILL,
wan or myiii"m GrdrS- SroitTS.
AND WITH THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS.
NlIE think these u Il | l. l. ) this year. will add
w much to their already high r.p"tai'o" as the
best GCANO aud WHEAT DRILL. n well ~
being the Nr""y,st. simplest. ""d m"si d"r""'~.-
Every DRILL /. guaranteed to work we'll
Farmers visiting Alexandria, VIII" intend buying
DRILLS. will before purchasing. do well to call
and examine the SEYMOUR DRILL, at
nur I'm w. ~. f"ir"r-"'"'i. AI'"".
DICKFURD FFMAN'S WHEAT
ID DRILLS -SEYMUrR'S WHEAT DRILLS
-PENNOCk'S WHEAT DRlhLS.-Wc are now
urruarcd to furnish any OF the ab"r" Dris, WIN
or withuu; the ,;uano and Seed attachments.
Those wishing t" purchase. will please send III
their orders early. Address
ADDISON. WALLACE i co.
,rrI No - Union Il. Alex. Va.
HORSE POWERS AND TllEESlilNG MA
II CUINES.-p prltuus Triple Cleared HORSE
POWER AND TIlRESlllNG MACHINE. II
most surrrinr article. warranted t" give Satisiac-
ti,u l.o. Pitt's Celebrated Machine for and 10
horses. Always on hand supply Of M"ntsone-
rv's Rorknwny WHEAT FANS.
Orders promptly attended I"
ADDISON. WALLACE Il co.
Dealers in every description "t Agricultural I'm
uI,.m.r,. jc -
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VOL. Tx.
Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser.
PUBLISHED DAILY BIZ
EDGAR SN0WDEN,
4, ri,ht Dollars per annuin, payable half yearly.
n.v.ndria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser
hioN LhIR rHE IIlI.NrRIl

Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser,
tPUR rHE COCNTRTJ
~ PUBLISHED, REGULARLY, on
TIrESpAYS, THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAY. >,
Al Five Dollars per annum. payable in advance.
rv ne ApvLRTsINI Advertisements not exceeding one
Az. inserted thrc. times for On Dollar. Advertise
rr, ,utnl-i after three times iur 5O cents Square
.u ,ySIKfoS INSIDE. ur - cents OUTSIDE. Sixteen
In., ,,. counted s. iHarr.
tt,.,,nt- by the wear at prices 10 bs agreed upon
,t,,cr 10 the usual amount oi space they niay
u-,gpy. ,..
ty.rti-lng hy the year not 10 advertise afto- moi
,Iui ia their regular business nor 10 h~'rt III tirir
t,.r,,.-n,It- auy other names than their own.
o,,,,. AMI BFu AIRY NOTICES. exceeding hve linrs Will
,h.ry.i tu a, advertisements.
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A I
" GOODS. -LIRKIN Il BHO. have reduced
the price "f their DRESS GOODS. and are new
Offering Plain rragcS at 2lc.. worth 2jr.: Brragc
DcLanc> 1T l2ic. {" lHlc., former price 1Sir. I"
2jr.: DuculS. LnNcila Cloths. &C.. for Travelling
dresses and busters very cheap: Il lot of heluti-
iu! Lawns. new styles. l2!c and lSic., very low.
with many other goods. which they desirous of
closing out and will hr sold ut prices 10 suit the
times. Call III No. IL. leb
HAVING completed my purchases in New York
/ L and Philadelphia, am now opening large
and varied stock Of DRY, MILLINERY, and
FANCY GOODS. All the goods having been
selected with the view ot Introducing the --latest
Fnsb;n., in this vicinity. invite the Ladies l."
,,Aamne IN, assortment. ani avail themselves "i
the opportunity IT, obtain the NEWEST STYLES n
uuick a. the fashion plates will bring them.
mhl2 LEWIS BAAR. l3S King
DRYAN 4 ADAMS have just received
ID Gentlemen. SILK mbrclaS
Beaver ani Li>lr Gloves
Gnulr Mcrin" Shirts
Ecachcd aud Brown half Hose
Ribbon Neck Ties
Colored BorLered lIandkerchiefs, &c. iyl9
=. cIe.: "' " - Wv
Ladies Doe Gaunrletts. LiSle Thread Lo.
White BrillIntS Small Figured Print.
White Cotton Hosiery
Linen CamLrr IIandkrrrhirf>. &c.
jy ~ BRYAN 4 ADAMS.
+ COST FOR CASH.--We will. for the
\ remainder ut he season. offer our summer dress
GOODS. and Lace MautillaS, at cost. They will
hr found very desirable.
iy ~ BRYAN ADAMS.
l ARkIN ( BRO. have Just received II lot Of
IL BLACK LAWNS and Fancy Lawns. n good
article, only l2lc. Also. Dclages and LaveIla
Cloths i"r travelling dresses. Ladies Hoped shirts,
Misses do. ~ very low price. jy %
NOTlCE-l "fcr my entire stock "f BER AGE
" DELAINES. Robe Bcragcs. Robe Lawns.
and striped Ducals. at prime cost for cash
iv ~ W. y. BERKLEY.
IOOPED SKlRTS-A new and superior urt
/ Gle OF STEEL EXTENSION SKIRTS, just
rcrrivcd. and Tor sale Il: a very low price
jy2S ;. W. MEl ENhhh"'
/ ACE MANTLES, Ic.-We have just opened
| a handsome assortment Of Lace Mantes, Dus
rrrs. Points. and PurnS"lS Sc.
ic HARPER 4 BRO.
I MEMS, LlNENS.!-l will sell my stock 81
| 4 Linen Ducks. Linen Drills. Sc, 1T very re
,lucrd prices. iy - W \. BERkLE(.
TINWlLLED COTTON Du Ck.-.Iust received "a
l lot of heavy rwillcd Cotton Duck suitable tor
Thr,sbiuc Sheets. Iir sol BRYAN & ADAMS.
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LIVE STOCK AGENCY
BY LANES RICHARD sMOOT.

At THE SOLICITATION OF SEVERAL
~ friends. have been induced to establish Hn
agency for the sale Ot CATTLE SHEEP a"., ~
this and tho District markets, Washington aud
GeOrsetown.) Having the advantage of lots and
pastures convenient To the Cattle Scales, p.rsUns
iayorug me with cuusgnmenis of their stock, arc
assured that they will bc properly cared tor, nmt
sold to the very b"-t advantage at the lowe't tate
-. commission. | most respectfully solicit th" pa
trunugr Oi the farmers and grnhiers throughout
the state. and Tor punctuality aud resp"n-ibilItS
refer them to the following named hrns aud IN
div viIuals
Col. John NJ. Harrison, Loudoun County, Va.
Il. F. RiNey, Fauquier County, Virginia.
y. Loughhor"ugh, -
r. A. Brewi.. AleNandria, Virginia.
Marshall 4 Ward.
P.S. Any information desired will he cheerful.
ly giyen by addressing me at Alexandria, Va.
~ 20 2awim ). H D.
DISSOLUTION OF C0PARTHERsHIP.
HNIIE c"ptrtuership heretofore exisiDg between
i the undersigned, in the name OF HARPER
BALDWIN, was dissolved on the 7th instant by
mutual consent. Either partner is authorized 10
u. the signature ot the firm in settlement ot the
business. W. A. HARPER.
CHAS. A. BALDWIN.
Alexandria, July IA, 1859
COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE
nNHE undersigned have this day formed co
l. partner-hp to date from the 7th Instant
under the firm name Of G. A. BALDWIN q 60,
for the PURPOSE OF continuing the WHOLESALE
BOOT. SHOE ASD HAT business in the room
heretofore occupied by HARPER 4 BALDWIN.
They intend t. keep, at all times, desirable
stock of goods in their line and respectfully s"li-
cit from dealers continuance vi the patronage %
literally extended! tu the late hrn.
CHAS A. BALDWIN.
iv It-im ". n MCVEIGH
C. L. HUNTER,
Harana C,yar and Tobacco Emporium.
No I31, corner Of King and St AsaPh streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
Cleans manufactured to order. All goods war
rapted as represented jy l6-eolm
WINDOW CURTAINS AND SHADES,
OF ALL THE LATEST STYLES, AND THE
NOST IMPROVED FLNfURES,
{ For sale low at j. P. CLARKE'S
. jy l5 window Furnishing Store, lSs King st,
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HILIP H. H0OFF

FLOUR. GRAIN. ANpGRoCERY MERCHANT
Ai,randri" Virginia.
IIAS removed to No. 5S SorrH OF PRINCE, ANh
Ill on UNlvS STREET Particular attention VIII
he given tn all consignmentS o, Produce. Plaster,
Sal,. and Groceries furnished at current rates.
~
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DI L ETTUEN:
ALEXANDRIA AGENCY OF THE NEW-YORK
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

ACCUMULATED ASSETS OVER 81, 500, 600
r. j. MURPHY. VI u. uy;,,J I'rvy;,srS
C. ". CHANCELLOR. N.p
/ LOUIS kiNZEE. iirm ~ irr1Hdr'd.
rINIIE profits of this Company enure cNrl">Ne!
| to tli. benefit nt the assured. and have aver
aged not les than 30 per cent. per annum Oh The
premium paii.
Forty per cent of TIE premium loaned I" the m
surrrS without security. Form: "i Application Tor
insurance aud any information respecting IT, VIII
hc furnished. without charge.l 10y application L"
the agent. my "--"""h
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BAUMGARTEN.

j. bhU UMUhhlLN,
.N". 400, 7h street. "ip"sif' O'"i F'i'"c' H"",
WASHINGTON,
NNGRANER and designer in general, munuiar
IL turcr aud inventor "i the new, Improved seal
presses watch case ensrayer. wood engrlyer, inu
,ir puuchrr, stencil cutter copPerPlate engrn'er,
and ithographrr /, prepared t" execute enSfa'ings
on any mcta!-on gold. silver. bras. copper. steel
&C. IN a. good aud workmanship manner ~ Toy
nuy other Establishment III the | nitci States. The
advertiser feel. confident thar all orders entrusted
to him will give perfect sutstartion or u" charge
made.
SEAL PRESSES.
OFFICIAL HAND AND BLOCK SEALS,
WATCH CASE ENGKANEK,
WOOD ENGRANER,
MUSIC PUNCHER.
STENCIL CUTTER
COPPER PLATE ENGkANEk,
Washington. jy 80 ly &C. &c. DC.
\vEW GOODS Just RECEIVED Al RICH
y Ards have just received Lot oi fancy
IIair Pins. in black ani gilt, blue and gilt and
scarlet and ,lt-ths lot comprises over fifty dif-
frr-nt patterns. many "f them very beautiful, aud
entirely new | have ais" received a further sup
DIV OF Hoop Casing, Steel Hair Pins, buster Bind
ing. M0ire Antique. and Ribbed Betting, Clasps,
Dress TrimInings Bonnet Pins. Elastic Cords and
Brads. s.. aug2l W. Il. RICHARDS, JR.
81 FOR SALE.-Two frame HOUSES south
III east Of Columbus ani Princess streets
nearly opposite the new Court Hous.-c"ntain .ix
roUm-. and cellars, suitable for small Iamiie.-reni
readily. Ieim= easy. For farther paTtI;niais, ap-
ply 10 JAMES FITZPATRICK.
jy 26-2w
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TmE GARDEN OF GETnsEMANE.-The ven
Grated scene Of our Lords passion is about
third Of An acre in extent, aud is surrounded
by "A low wall. When Mr.. Cather~oo was
there, i'll lS34, taking the drawings for hi'
beautiful panorama Of Jerusalem, the garden
WAS planted with olive, almond, aud liz trees.
Eight Of the olive trees are 80 large that they
are said 10 1c ia eX lstrnce ever since the time
of Jesus Christ. although We learn from JOSE
phus that Titus cut down all the trees within
loo iurIongs Of the city. These trees are
highly yrnerated by the members Of the Ro-
man communion there, who consider any at-
tempt 10 cut ur I'M ure them All act ot protana-
ton Should any one Of them be known to
pluck any "i the leaves, he would incur ii sen
trnce nt excommunication.- - Witness.
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C C BRADLEY,

CABINET CHAIR SOFA AMANCFACTUREE,
C"cn,r "f hinge A!ir,I Is, At.cn"iri". Va.
HAS constantly on hand, and offers q" the pub
/ liz, uu excellent assortment nt Cabinet W are
sofas, and Chairs "f every variety. and on the low
est terms. which. for durability AMI finish. cannot
be- SURPASSED mh i--ly
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TIL MAS PER RY
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OFFERS hi. Professional ;n,y $sFr[ss to Es the f
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