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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
DIED,

On the 9th of january 1859, CATHERINE,
wife of Samuel Snedikcr. 10 Her funeral will
take place this Saturday afternoon. at half past
? o'clock. from the residence of William +. Pad
gett No. 90. Alfred street, between King and
Prince streets The friends and acquaintance of
the family are invited to attend.
In Charlestown. Virginia. on the lst instant. af-
Ter II pro,ractcd illness, Mrs. CATHARlNE X.
WARE. in the 6lSt year of her age. She had long
been a consistent member of the Methodist Epis-
copa Church. and her life Of sincere, unos-
tentatious piety.
Mrs LETITlA FINNELL, daughter Of Elijah
Weekly, and conSort of Russell Fiunell, was born
in Warren County, Virginia. and departed this life
at her residence in RowlcSsburg. Preston County,
Virginia November %, 1858. in the 37th year OF
her age.
At the residence of Mr.. Walter 0'Brannon, in
Culpcpcr County. of Pneumonia, on the LIST instant
Mr.. JOHN ". WHALING, in the odd year Of his
age. son of Posey Whaling. of Rappahannock
County. The deceased was member of the Bap-
fist Church, and was looked upon by all who knew
him as Christian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
ICON INUNDATED.

CoSCER1.-The concert given by Prof.
Foertsch, on Wednesday night last, though
but thinly attended, was a success so far as
establishing the abilities of the performers
was concerned, and am sure that have
the approval of those present in saying, that
a greater combination of musical talent Is
rarely presented to an Alexandria audience.
Of the performances of Madame Young and
Messrs. Dawson and FoertSch, | will not
speak. as their claims to superiority are too
well established in this locality to need any
notice from mc.-but of Mr.. Sofge-the in
imitable violinist-l may be excused in say
ing, that for delicacy of touch, laultless exc
cution. in short perfect command of the In
strumcnt, | have never heard him equalled;
and trust if he should ever again appear in
our midst, he will favor us with some old ia
miliar airs, as the character of the pieces he
introduced We're (if may use the expression
here) too metaphysical for most of his audi
tors who, whilst awarding him the most I'M
qualified praise were anxious to hear some
thing they could better appreciate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
MARRIED,

On the 29th ultimo, by the Rev. Mr.. Blackwell.
MASON Il. PAYNE. to Miss MARY ROBERTA
PAYNE, both of Fauquier County.
On the 29th ultimo. by the Rev. j. W. Pugh. Mr..
A. H. GRAFTON. to Miss ALCINDA A. HAIR
RIS, both of Warrcntom. Virginia.
On the 2Sth ul,imo, by the Rev. Thomas Y. Cash.
JOSEPH BALL, to Miss LUCY }. HURST. both
Of Fauquier County.
In Uniontown. Alabama. on the 30th of Novem-
Der. 1858. by the Rev. W. II. McAuley. Doctor
WILLIAM o. HUDSON, formerly of Culpeper,
TO Miss MARY ELIZA, daughter of john l.. Cham
beers, esq., of the former place.
In MurircShorough. Tennessee. on the 23d of
December ISIS. by the Rev ID. II. Selph. Mr..
THOMAS ". BURROWS, formerly Of Culpcpcr
County. To Miss MARY X. HENRY, of the former
Mace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Later from California,

ST LOUIS. Jan. The overland mail from
California on the 18th, has arrived. The
news generally is unimportant.
A Mr. Ward shot his wife for an alleged
criminal intercourse with Mr.. Maloney, the
Comptroller ofthe State, and then shot HIM
self Maloney is about 50 years Of age. Il
husband, and the father of large family
The press demand his resignation.
Mr.. Pardec, the bearer of the Presidents
message, was sick at Ell Paso, but the mess
age was being expressed at the rate Of 300
miles per day.
Fifty persons were met returning from the
ella mines, discouraged by the scarcity Of
water.
The Cammanchcs continued TO rob themail
stations. They and the employers of Butter
field l. CO., were virtually at war. The lat
ter were building strong stations, and pro-
viding them with the means of defence.
The stockston and Kansas mail party were
turned back by the Nayajoes, with threats OF
massacre if they attempted to cross their
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

Observation-Disclosures during the week has
been very quiet, the holidays having materially IN
terfercd with the receipts of produce, and very
limited demand existing on the part OF shippers,
transactions have been principally confined to the
city trade Flour has been in moderate request
with small supplies and prices have undergone no
change. closing at the ruling rates OF the week.
viz: S5M SIS ~ for Superfne, and - ''Ca 80
for Extra. aud sra IS for Family, according to
brand The receipts of Wheat have been very
light. and the demand moderate. Prices have re-
manned unchanged. viz ESQ l3Oc. for good TO
prime white at which there We're sales Yesterday
and 5G Zoe. for rel-the principal sales beng
at ll7MllSc. for fair to good. Corn has been IN
active request, but prices have been variable. Ear
~ in the week there were sales of white nj SOtd
Soc, but on Wednesday decline took place. and
75M Soc were the quotations: and yesterday there
we're sales of new yellow ut ,Sc. As We have be
fore frequently stated, there has been great
scarcity of yellow Corn brought to this market TINS
season, but we hope for an Improvement IN the
receipts of this article a. it is for this description
of Corn that there is the greatest demand, espe-
cialy for shipping purposes. Rye and oats nave
been scarce and the market for them very quiet;
our quotations which are unchanged are nomina'
in the absence of transactions to any extent Pork
has been in good demand. but in light receipt AMI
may be quoted at Sc 5O@$7 and 81 30 for prime.
! In the Grocery and Provision market there has
been no change since last report. and the mar
ket has been quiet with light transactions. Seeds
are quict. Plaster unchanged, with light de
mand. In the fuel market we have no change to
note in prices The navigation on the Canals mas
closed, and in consequence the supply of Cumher-
land Coal is cut off, but the large quantity accu-
mulatcd will he amply sufficient to meet all de
mands. Freichts are very active, hut vessels
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
COM NJ E r c I A L e..
Monetary.

During the holidays there has been very LITTLE
doing. commercially financially. and we have
nothing Of special interest to note in our market.
The dividends declared by the banks will soon be
distributed which will have favorable effect on
the money market. There is very little paper oil
ferinp on the street the demand for money being
light and the discounts at the Banks sufficient to
meet the legitimate wants of trade. The short
credit system has been generally adopted by our
merchants who have for 30 long lab"red under the
disadvantages OF the old system while other cities
have been reaping the advantages OF cash or short
time transactions The new system has been
found to work materially to the benefit OF sellers
and buyers, and though it may for short time
Inconvenience some who for many years have been
doing business on the old plan, yet in the end
they too. will feel the advantages that must acruc
The stock market is firm but inactive-no sales
reported during the week. Virginia skies are
quoted in New York at 90. We quote local stocks
as follows: Corporation bonds 81 Orange and
Alexandria Railroad bonds 15. and interest; Ma
nassas GAP Railroad bonds 30. and interest; Bank
of the Old Dominion, par; Alexandria Water Com
pany, As.
Land Warrants are quiet. We quote New \ ork
rates a. follows: 40 acres 100@ Hoe; SOS Sj@
sSc.: 1905 81 "a SIC, and 1905 SO@ Sac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

T AND FOR SALE.-400 ACRES OF LAND
| i. offered for sale III Fairfax County, Va, adj
joining the thriving village of Accotink. II is III
first rate Timber and wood Of original growth,
which. standing. will bring 80 cord clear Of the
timber Adjoining this property is a tirst' Mer-
chant. and Saw Mill. all in successful operation
and Accotink Creek, which is 1T all times naviga
BILE for long boats of the largest size. The Acco-
tink and Mount Vernon Turnpike, which Is now
being built. runs through portion OF 1t, making
it about eight miles from Alexandria.
This land will he divided into lots of not less
than hundred acres and any one wishing TO pur.
chase will please address me, at Accotnk Fairfax
Comfy. Va. F. CHICHESTER.
doc ou-pntf
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ICONMUNICATED.
The Poison Sumac.


The St. Adams Messenger. VT, lately pub
I;sbed an account of serious poisoning by
handling the wood of the poison Sumac with
gloves. Itmay not be generally known that
there are three methods Of cxtngulshing the
effects Of this subtle and dangerous poison.
The first is to take small and frequent
doses Of EPSON Salts, and wash the irrl-
,,ted nortions threatening eruption with
Whiskey.
Should the eruption take place before ap-
n,yins the Whiskey, as will sometimes hap
pen, wet with Slippery Elm mucilase until
tho inflammation is reduced, then dip linen
cloths in Stacked lime or lime water, and ban
d,ce repeating the operation as frequently
~ is desirable.
In nv own case. where the poisonous twig
was broken. and after allowing the sap TO
exude il was rubbed upon the surface OF the
arm. and then awaiting its progress, the
hove course was pursued with entire success
The spot upon the right arm was allowed
,, sunpurate, i'm order to observe the full ct-
fects of the poison. The pustules were Of
such yirulence as to leave their marx, ike
smallpox, for years afterwards.
The experiment OF testing the poisonous
nroperties of the so-called real live Upas
Tree" was suggested to the writer by lit
,le Girl attending school in District number
eleven. Pleasant Valley, Duchess Co, n. Y.
The child, although expressly forbidden,
PASSED near the poisonous shrub, IN the morn
inc while everything was laden with dew.
The poison took effect, and her face became
q perfect mass of eruption
Having travcrsed the path leading past the
Sumac early in the morning, without exper-
fencing any i'll effects, first led me to test Its
poisonous influence.
Having exposed myself since, in attending
the sick where the smallpox had been preva-
lent. and all others declined yenturinS,
have thought, perhaps inoculating from this
poison would prevent infection.
Choosing between the two, would infinite
" prefer the Sumac poison to the virus OF
kline pox as used by most OF modern phy-
sicians.
In the DAYS of Lady Mary Wortley Mon
tague and DR.. Jennor, it was the necessity OF
the age. Now it is different. The advent of
steam has spread disease in so many forms,
that who dare say there is one case IN n
thousand free from some additional inoculat-
ing poison? Perhaps, if mothers could re
port an iota of their experience as postscript
10 the physicians accounts to the Board OF
Health, causes and figures might differ mate
rally in the tables of mortality, ascrlbing
such and such diseases to the causes OF death
among multtudes of young children More
anon VIATOR.
Centreville, Fairfax County, Va, Jan. 5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
CONGRESS.

In the Senate yesterday, Mr.. Seward offer
Ell a resolution calling IN the President to
racent correspondence between this Govern
ment and Great Britain, in regard to the AT
rican slave trade; adopted.
A resolution was adopted calling on tho
Postmaster General for a copy of the contract
with John Buttcrtield & Co.. for carrying the
overland mail.
Mr.. Slidcll moved that when the Senate
adjourn it he to meet on Monday; carried.
Mr.. Ivcrson moved TO take up the private
calendar: not agreed to.
The Senate then proceeded to the consid,
GRAFTON of the French Spoliation bill.
Mr.. Davis spoke in favor OF the bill until
the arrival of the special hour, when
Mr.. Clay movedt to postpone the special or
der and take up the private calender: not
agreed to.
The Pacific Railroad was then taken upand
further discussed.
In the House Of Representatives MIR. Blair
introduced n hill for the establishment Of an
assay office in st. Louis.
Mr. Stephens announced his readiness 10
report back the Oregon State bill, and that
on reporting it he will move its immediate
consideration. lie hoped to be able to get
it in by next Tuesday, and expressed his viii
linrness to have it discussed.
4 large number of bills were reported by
the committees. chiefly Of private character.
Amono them we noticed the following viz:
By Mr.. Hopkins. a bill for the relief of the
owners. officers and crew of the brig General
Armstrong.
Bv Mr.. Phelps, of Mo-, bill making an
annropriation for the repair Of Notifications,
&c.
Mr.. Jones, of Tennessee, introduced resolution
calling on the Secretary of the Interior Tor inior
nation rs 10 the authority for calling together the
object. expenses, &C., of the advisory Board of
Agriculture" now assembled i'll this city.
Mr.. Hughes remarked that he had yesterday,
obicctel 10 this resolution because he did not con-
slider the matter of sufficient importance to demand
the attention of the House. He thought it clear
that the authority To assemble this board was YES
ted in the Secretary of the Interior by the act Of
making an appropriation of $4,000, to be placed
a the disposal of the Secretary of the Interior Tor
collecting information for the benefit of the agrl-
cultural interests of the country.
The method of collecting this information was
left 10 the discretion of the Secretary ot the lnterl
or. and this Board is one of the cxpedents to that
end he has seen fit to adopt Because the House
manifested disposition to institute this inquiry
however, and attached more importance to the
matter than he had previously supposed. he with
drew his objection to its adoption.
Mr. Stephens took the same view OF the matter.
The resolution agreed to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

PRINCE WILLIAM CorSTY CoURT-The
January term Of the County Court, for this
county, commenced on Monday last, and ad,
journed till Court in course on Tuesday even
ing, without transacting any business of I'M
portancc. On the first day of the Court the
concourSe was large, being drawn together
for the purpose of hiring out and hiring In
hands for the current year. About the same
prices as last ycar.-Prince William Dem.
A meeting of the Wings and Americans Of
Cupeper will be held at the Court House.
on Court-day, for the purpose of increas-
ing the list of Delegates appointed 10 at
tend the Wing Convention to be held Ill the
city Of Richmond on the 10th day of Februa-
nv next, and also 10 consider the propriety OF
nominating candidate to represent Culpepcr
County in the next Legislature.
The Richmond Examiner says:-"The
item taken from a letter in the Alexandria
Gazette, copied in the local column of yester-
days Enquirer, in regard Ia the connection of
Mr.. Alexander Parkins with the editorial
columns of this paper, is entirely unfounded.
No such connection has ever been contempla-
ted by the proprietors of this paper
The Fairfax News sayS:-"Thc large
amount Of rain snow. &C., with which this
section of country has been visited lately, has
rendered travelling almost impossible on the
dirt roads. It's with great difficulty that we
can procure suficicncy of wood for house
hold purposes
A meeting of the Wings and Americans of
Fairfax County will be held at the Court
House on Monday 18th inst, Court day. for
the purpose of appointing Delegates to the
Richmond Convention for the nomination of
candidates for the various State Offices.
The Valley Democrat says:-"The trial of
Mr.. G. f. Denealc was concluded on We'd
nesday evening last, and resulted in sending
Mr.. Deneae on for further trial. He was
held to bail in the sum Of s., 600.
The Warrenton Wing, says.-A lot of land
containing thirty three acres, and situated
within one mile of Warrenton, was recent
" sold BY b. H. Shackelford Esqr. ,Comm'r,,
for So per acre. IA. Spilman, purchaser.
Mr.. II. r. Brooks will deliver his Lecture
on the subject of Temperance, before Fairfax
Division, No. -, on Monday night next, the
10th instant. at Fairfax Court House, to com
mencc at o'clock.
The Fairfax News says:-The prices paid
this year for servants at the public hirings at
this place and Ccntrcvile. were generally
slightly below last years rates.
Col Mann. Splitter, the late delegate from
Page county. in the Virginia Legislature, will
not be Il candidate for reelection.
Wolves are said to be doing considerable
damage to shccp-folds in Page county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
The Chief of Police, of Washington City,
in his report to the Mayor of that city says:

The Chief of Police, of Washington City
in his report to the Mayor of that city says
"Thc general peace and quiet of the city
remains good; there has not been, since my
last monthly report, any disturbance of the
public peace other than those incident to in
toxicaton | regret to he compelled to say
that witnessed greater amount of drunk
cnne>s, and especially with the youth Of the
city, on and about the Christmas holydays.
than ever witnessed before on a similar &C.
casion. There have been arrested and sent
to the guardhouse Of the city during the
month 100 persons; twcnty-eight Of whom
were arrested for stealing, 40l were for vari-
Gus other offences. OF these SOC are whites
and lbs colored The malesnumber $50 and
the females 46. The white females are %
and the colored IS
The Washington correspondent ofthe Balti-
more Sun says, that as the present session
will be short one, and there is vast
amount of other business before Congress, it
is probable that the matters in relation to
Bridges and Rail Roads, in the District Of
Columbia, will remain among the deferred
business"
The Washington Star states that the bond
of the late City Collector of Washington. on
which suit was ordered, is missing from the
Register Office, and cannot be found.
MANSION IIousE.-We learn that this
splendid Hotel. will be re-opened in a few
days, under such auspices as will command
success.
A colorcd man. a barber, was accidentally
shot, in Washington, on Thursday night, and
killed by the discharge Of a pistol, held in
the hand of another man standing by.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES

NIDbIEBtRG, IUlDOlN COUNT, NlRnlNiA'
Mrs. NcGLNN. Princjp".
yINlIE DUTIES of this SCHOOL will be resum-
| cd on the 1T OF February next. The year Is
divided into two terms. (oi five months each. com
mencing the LIST of February and LIST Of August.
The studies pursued. embrace Spelling. Reading,
Writing. Arithmetic. English Grammar. Ge"gra-
phy Composition. Natural. Modern, and Ancient
History. Natural Philosophy. Latin, French, Mu-
sic Vocal and Instrumcntal,) Drawing, Crochet
ing, Fancy Knitting. and Embroidery.
TERMS
Board and Tuition in English, (including
Crotcheting, Fancy Knitting. and En-
broidcry) per term Of five months, pay
ajie ~ "dr0ncc. $40 w
Latin French. Music and Drawing, extra charges.
Furnished Room. Fuel. Washing. and Lights. 50 %
Mrs NJ has had long experience i'll teaching,
her discipline is mild and firm. tending To promote
the happiness and hest interests of the Young La
dies. committed To her care
y. B.-Iuung Ladies attending this school. Will
have the advantage of three Resident Teachers to
assist them before and after School hours. in the
progress of their studies.
re-" For further particulars see circular, or ad-
dress JOHN II. MCGINN.
Middlchurg. Louloun Co.. Va. jan 6-eotFebl
C,LIFToN PREPARATORY SCHOOL.-The
I Second Session of this School will begin on
the first Wednesday Of October. 1858, and close
the third Wednesday Of July, 1899 The design
of this School is thoroughly to prepare youths for
the University of Virginia. The Course of study
embraces everything that is necessary To the degree
of A. NJ. ut our University.
The School is located i'll the mountanS of Eau
duer Il region well known for it, hcalthiul climate
and beautiful scenery II is two miles south of
Markham Station, the Manassas Gap Railroad.
and 80 miles from Alexandria.
TERyS-S22J semi annually in advance, viz
Sll2.5O IN the lSt of October, and Sll2.JO on the
Ist Of March.
Modern Languages at extra charges.
For further particulars. apply to the Principal, at
Markham Station. Fauquicr County. Va.
REFERENCES:
Rev j. p. McGuire. +. II. :. of Va.
Trustees of Charlcstown Academy, Jefferson
County. Va.
Professors Blcdsoe. Harrison. Schclc De We're,
McGutfic and Smith. of the University of Virginia.
X. JAQUELIN AMBLER.
FauuIIirr County, feb I-cotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
Sales Of Stock in Richmond, Jan. 6.

Virginia six 2 cent "a years to rum no sales al The
Treasury. So ... n
Virginia six shorter dates sales sE' interest on
Ricbmond civ Bonds. sales 80, interest of.
Virginia Bank stock par S5U-scs S,l extra dividend
Farmcr.' RANK stock sales SlOllS. offered.
Exchange Bank Stock last sales Sl0l13 offered.
Eicbmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Stock
last sales so.
Virginia Central Railroad Stock 80.
Richmond and Danvillc Railroad guaranteed bonds sales
S9j and interest Hat go
Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Bonds, md mortgage -"
and interest.
VIRGINIA Central Railroad Bond, SIS and interest.
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bonds $40 and interest
Orange and Alexandria e cent Bonds $50 ana interest
Maua.-,s Gap Railroad Bonds, Sol and interest
Norfolk City $751; and flat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
Tare on Coffee.

At an adjourned meeting of the grocers of Phil
adclpha. held on Wednesday. resolution was
adopted acceding to the compromise of one u
cent tare offered by the importers of Philadelphia,
aud the President was directed to notify the i'm
porters of this determination, after which the
meeting adjourned sine de. According to this ar
rangement. the rate of tare on coffee is uniform Mt
one r cent. in the cities of New York, Philadel-
nhia and Raltmorc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
The Markets.

BALTIMORE. Jan. Flour is active: sales OF
$500 bills. at Sj12! for Howard street and Ohio.
Wheat unchangcd sales of 5000 bushels at l"2(9
ljOc. for good to prime white. Corn is in light
rece;rt. sales Of 1000 bushels at "a DC for yell
low. and 6SMTOc. for white. Provisions are I'M
changed There are no sales worth reporting.
Whiskcy-The market is improving; Ohio 2l!c.;
City 2ic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
BANK or TIRE OLD DOMINION.

TJNHE President and Directors Of this Bank. have
| thi. day declared dividend of three aud n
half per cent. nett Tor the past six monhs, payable
10 the Stockholders. on and after the 18th instant.
the Bank paving the bonus to the State. and State
tax. JAS. MCKENZIE, Cashier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08

A FISHERY FOR RENT will rent for the
N ensuing year, or. il desired for term of years,
my FISHING SHORE, known as WALNUT
LANDING" This Shore is on Sanjemoy Reach,
the next below Maryland Point. 1t has been lshed
successfully by the man for the last ] years,
and for the last two years has caugh. AZ many if
not more. Fish. than any Shore on the Potomac.
To a good tenant, the rerm- will be moderate.
\. NALLEY, Nanjemoy =. o.
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A L M A N A C
M A R NE LIS T

PORT OF NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. :.
SAILED.
Schr :. G.. King. Andrews, Philadelphia. 10y ;.
Shiun.
MEMORANDA.
The harque Antelope. 2l% tons built in Balt'-
more in $3.50. has been Sold to be delivered in New
York. for $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-08
New York Cattle Market, January s.

Beef Cattle.-Oferings this week 1900; sales at
81 5O@$lO 30 r 100 lbs. for inferior to first quail
ty--a small decline ON the rates of last week.
Cows-Sales at S25@ sos as to quality. Veal
Caves-Sales at 4@7t cts. 4 h. Sheep and
Lambs-Salcs at 81 50@S7 for inferior to first
quality. Swine-Sales at Sc 50@S6 623 P10O
ms for heavy corn fed.