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BELLE HAVEN INSTITUTE, Alexandria, Va

MISS r.. TEBHS. PRINcIPAL.
Miss CARRIER. Assistant Instructor i'll English.
Prof ENGrIBmcmr, Vocal and Instrumental
Music.
Prof. PoIrI Languages. French, Latin, lta-
liam. &c.; Drawing and Painting.
TlNIilS Institution will open IA. its second session,
/ the 18th day of next September, and close the
lat of June. thorough aud systematic course of
study i. pursued; and every effort will he CON
tinued to maintain high reputation and select
character tor the school \ corps of well quail
fled and experienced teachers are engaged Tor HE
coming sc s"H-and other Assistants VIII he ,n
rloycd A. the school increases. IL = the design ct
the Principal that this Institution shall possess
every advantage tor the attainment OF II thorough
and finished female education.
The huihling selected and purchased by HE
Principal for the permanent establishment oil The
School i. i, a retired and healthy part at the city
IT wa erected expressly t"r II Boarding school
and is well suited for that purpose.
-RErERENCES.-
The Patrons of the School" RI. Rev. john
Johns. u. b.: Rev. {. l.. Dana; Rev. u. +. Srrsg
Rev. lame T. .Inhnst"u: j. VI. Stevens. esq, Al
,xanLrin. Va: Hon. j. W. Tyler. Warrenton, Va
Il. W. Lewis. ESD. Wrsimorcland. Va: o. NJ
CrutchtclI Speaker House al Delegates, n
John Scdd"r, esq stafford, Va; j. Ii. Tucker,
Richmond. Va: Nathaniel Tyler, Editor Richmond
Euu,irrr: Rev. Philip Slaughter, CupeP"r Co.,
Va. Major II. Il. Tyler. Washington City; he'.
John Tnwlrs. Prince VIM. Co.. Va; Robert he'tr-
Iy. c,o. The Plains. Fauqucr Co.. Va; V. Fra"E-
lin Minor. esq. Alhemarle Co.. Va; DIR. T.. \.
Curric. Lancaster Co.,. Val james +. Ball, esd.
Northumberland Co.. Va; W. lac Roy Bronn'
esd. Bloomfield Academy. Alhemarle Co., Va;
Rev. T. II. Phillips. Principal Virginia Female
Institute: Rev. y. A. kius"Iying: u. i. holland
esu.: Gen. Asa Rogers; DR.. Vim. i. Cochran. Mid
dIrburg. Va Rev X. y. Lipsromb. Rclsrert"wn'
MARYLAND: Th"s. l.. Brown. esq, Charleston
kamawha Co.. Va.
For Circulars. containing tuil partm"lar:,, ,Hr.'S'
&C.. address Mis- lie
iy Ii-rotf hlrNah"''' "'
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ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.

TTNTE TWEEFTTT ANNUAL SESNIVN Of
i this Institution for Boarding and Day Srhn-
lars, will commence on the 18th Of next month,
(Scptcmhcr.)
Every effort will hc made Ia continue the School
worthy of that liberal support, which it has hith-
crto received. Such changes and improvements
rs observation and experience have shown To hc
necessary, will be introduced.
Lectures. fully illustrated, will he regularly de-
livcred a. heretofore. upon Natural Philosophy,
Chemistry, and Astronomy.
Those who design To send their daughters dur
iDg the approaching session, will please inform the
Principal ut ~ early day as possible, n no seats
will be considered engaged unless hy special re-
quest.
Circulars, giving full information will be fur
niShcd to any who may desire them.
Sth mo 2-iSw JAMES 5. NALLOWELL
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MRS McCORMICK's SCHOOL,

MRS. MCCORMICK desires to inform her
wi friends and the public generally. that she
will resume the duties of her school on the first
Monday in September next.
The course of study pursued, will comprise all
tn. branches requisite I" thorough English edu-
cation.
In addition To- her day scholars she is DESTROYS of
wing into her family.a few pupils ~ boardcrs.
aged from 10 to | I years. who will be under her
immediate care and oversight.
For terms and further particulars. apply AT her
residence No. - Cameron street. jy 21-c"u
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DIED.

In Washington, Friday. the l2lh instant
WILLIAM A, son OF Joshua and Susanna po'hn'
aged six weeks and two days. "Ot such Is the
kingdom OF Heaven
At Auburn, Matthews county. Virginia, on Mon
day, August LIST, 1859, Miss MAIn ELIZA
TABB. eldest dau ghter vi DR.. Henry W Tahh.
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Miss ELLEN MARX. will resume her SCHOOL,

On tie 10TH IF September.
AVERY attention. as heretofore. will he given,
II that the pupils may he thoroughly taught.
rather than prcmaturely advanced The higher
classes have the advantage of instruction in Math-
ernatics and the Ancient Languages, from gem
tlcman well qualified to advance them. Terms rs
usual French and Music ut Professors charges.
As the number of pupils will he more limited than
formerly parents desiring to enter their daughters
will please make an early application.
l,,1
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MARRIED..

On the llth of July. 1859, by the Rev. DR.. Caro-
theirs, Mr. ANTHONY NJ. TRINNELL 10 Miss
HARRIET A. HAZEL, all OF Washington
In Petersburg, on the Ilth instant, 10y the Rev.
j. H. Davis, CHARLES b. STUART, esq, oil
Ashland, and Miss LIZZIE LEE DAVIS, "t that
,.ity
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ED UCATI0NAL.
ALEXANDRIA BOARDING SCHOOL.

EOSCiUSKO kENPER. Instructor ~ Ancient Languages,
JAMES Il. CLARK. Mahrmatic, AMI Civil Engineering
DELAWARE KEMPER. Eng Bra'iriic- and Nat Sciences.
AI.MERICUS XApPONE, Modern Languages.
WILLIAM MCLEOD Drawing.
rINHE %6ru SESSION OF THIS SCHOOL, for
mery conducted by Benjamin lIill"wel, will
begin ." The ljh "j September nsrf, md ci"'e
on tLs 3Uh of ,inne, lS6O. The course of In
strurtion is designed to prepare boys for the
University Of Virginia or any other College, or to
lit them for the duties of life. The School Is pro-
vi.led with very extensive Philosophical and
Chemical Apparatus. and All excellent set OF Engi-
ne.ring Instruments.
TrEMS.-Board aud Tuition in everything cN-
cept Modern Languages ana Drawing S2'o. per
session. payable semi Annually in advance. Fuel,
Gas. Pens, Ink. and Pencils, ~. Modern Ian
guagc. aud Drawing at Professors charges.
For catalogue and further uOrmati"n address
WIN. = kEMrER, Alexandria, Va.
NoTE.-A limited number uf Day Scholars will
lie received. Tuition, $50 per session. Modern
Languages and Drawing above jy 30-w6w
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S. SANDS EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED
GTiNO No. |.

HAVE engaged in the Manipulation of CT
l. AMOS, aud am now ready To supply the Far
mers and Planters of the United States with AN
article winch consider superior 10 anything at
the kind which has Yet been produced having an
unusual am"nnt believe of the y,luaLl, ingredi-
ents III this article. During my edilurslip III the
American Farmer" with which until within 4 few
months. ! have been connected tor - years. have
most cmphatrnlly urged upon the Farmers and
Planters thar the mixture al the Ammoni,c,l Gu
ano tPrrusanl with the Phosphate Mexican.
COLUMBIAN, S"..l WAS the hes, and chcapcs: appli
cation to most crops they could apply. For NOR.
general views upon thi- subject, | refer To the pa
yes ut ia" American Farmer: and also. To my cir
rular just issued tamil which will lie forwarded L"
any desiring IT. in which this view Is ably SUI.
tanned by DR.. Blckell, Analytical Chemist, OF this
city
TUE EYCEI sInR MANIpnIA TEn GuANn
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COLUMBIA SPRINGS.
POTOMAC LODGE. No. 80, 1. o. OF.


TINHE members of this Order, and the public
| generally of Alexandria, Washington. and
Georgetown. are fratcrnaly invited To participate
with POTOMAC LODGE. No. -. in GRAND
PICNIC. t" he held ut COLiNHIA TRING,
formally Rnach's,) "n
NONDU. .iiGiST ljM, lSj?.
WEHEn's celebrated Cotllion Band will be pre-
sent. The festivities of the day will close ut 10
o'clock. y. VI.
f~.- -,=---7e-=s- Round Trip Tickets hy Rail
- E:s ,:. .i:-. road from Alexandria. - cts.
OuNIRrSEs will leave the corner OF PennSylva-
MIA Avenue and 9Th street. Fare ~ cts. each way
Admiltancc To the Ground Tickets ~ cents,
admitting gentleman and tw" ladies.
The first trip from Alexandria at o'clock. A. VI.
And visitors can afterwards reach the ground by
every regular Train.
The Committee pledge themselves that every
effort will he make Ia make this Picnic pleasant
and agreeable.
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49,, .,ock market in Baltimore has continued
iH0 los, week to exhibit decided frmness,
th'"af sill under the stagnation which has char
h"us' !, Jar some time past. The business was
'l'YI' mere limited and this continues to be the
never ' 49,, ,,,b.r markets also Good crops, the
case ~ ,.,r, ease in money, ETC., are alike in
msA'" n, r., impari activity. These things would
sH's ',.rioI excite business ii. e. speculation)
I" ~ fancy stocks, but seem impotent now.
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PIEDMONT ACADEMY. Fauquisr County, Va.

REV. F. VI. EDWARDS, PEISCIPAL.
SESSION BEGINS 1t MONDAY ~ SEPTEMBER.
I,XCELLENl facilities are afforded for tho
IL rough preparation for any College or unver-
sity. or to lit young men for the active duties of
life. Expenses only $50 for Board and Tuition
for 10 months. For catalogues and circulars, ad-
dress F. NJ. EDWARDS. Piedmont Station,
iy T-""Hm VI q. X. K. Fauguirr Co.. Va.
4 SMALL INVOICE PRINCE EDWARD
~ ISLAND HERRING. just received and for
sale in lots to suit. aug III J. Z. NENETT.
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LIVERPOOL COARSE AND FINE SALT

SJOu sacks Coarse SAIT
.jUu q" Ashton" Fine
Expected shortly by Ship "St. Charles" direct
from Liverpool. All filed 10 to the ton.
The above articles being of their own direct i'm
portatIon they are enabled to offer them at rs low
rstes as they eau be had i'll any market in the
country. aug lj--eotf
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sT. IoHN,s ACADEMY. Alexandria, va.

rINHE TWENTY FIRST ANNUAL SESSION
| will commence on Monday, September the
9TH and end on the 5Orh of June. 1860
HARGES.-
For Board and Tuition per session. payable
semi annually !" "ir"ncc........"........Sl"O %
For Tuition per session. payable quarterly 20 10
For Tuition 10y the puarter................... 10
Latin, Greek. French, aud Incidental expenses
are extra charges for day scholars, but not for
bnardcrS.
Circulars containing list of Students. &C., &C.,
can bc obtained at any Of the Book Stores, or will
be sent by mail, on addressing
RICHARD l.. CARNE. Jr.,
,., I,,,.,,# PRINCIPAL.
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AUCTION SALES.

4 COMMISSIONERS SALE OF VALUABLE
- FARM IN UPPER FAUQuIER. BY VIZ
tue of II decree of the Circuit Court of FauquIrr
county. pronounced on the 18th day of April l>'s.
in the suit "f Adams vs.. Marshall the undersigned
commf sioners, therein named will offer for sHc NJ
public auction. Ia the highest bidder, the pre-
misses, on III, Gh doy Of J"iy, 1899. the valuable
and productive farm in the bill and proceeding, N
said suit mentioned This land adjons the land-
of James T.. Marshall, Fleet Il. Rust. AMI others.
contain. FOUR HUNDRED AND TWENTY
FOUR ACRES, is Of good quality and we'll sup.
piled with wood and water. Ii Is within ihir"
miles ot Piedmont and Markham stations. on tho
Manassas ,itp Railroad, aud within the same DIS
lance OF Leeds Church. There is on the premise
< "A u comfortable DWELLING Ho [ aud
-S.4"ut- houses, and being convenient To market
and IN pleasant eighborhoud, offers many IN
ducc'menls I" purchasers.
lthMs.--lhe purchaser to pay down IN cash
S".OnO "n the day of SALE aud execute his bonds
Tor the residue. with sufficient security payable M
six, twelve and eighteen months respectively, IA
equal iuStamrnts, with interest from day of sale.
E.' The above sale is postponed until N"nJ"g.
J"ig 18Th. (C"urt-day,) and the sud will on that
day lee offered st Warrenton.
Fauquicr county, my li-eots
70" The above sale is postponed until me- 225
day ot Amy"si, 1882 aud the land will then bc of
tercd ut Warrenton, in front of the Court house #
Fauquicr county.
b. ii. SHACKELF0RD,)
JOHN MARSHALL. COMMITS.
CHARLES Il GREEN
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THE SELECT SCHOOL FOR BOYS,

TNDER the instruction of the subscriber, at his
= residence in Alexandria, will resume its cxcr-
ciscs on Thursday September sth. The suhSrri-
her will only receive as many pupils as he can
instruct faithfully, with due regard 10 proper habits
Of study, and an accurate comprehension oil what
ever i, taught Special attention is given to the
English branches of education, and to the Ancient
languages.
TEHwS:-F"r Day Scholars. $3.50 per quarter.
aug %-2aw4w GEORGE 4. SMITH, 4. NJ.
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FOWLE 4 CO., Alexandria, Va,


FOWLE 4 CO., Alexandria, Va,
JMpORTERS OF GUANO, PLASTER. SALT,
SUGARS, MOLASSES, &C., Sc.
PERUVIAN GUAN0.
Just received. per Ships Ceres" "Templeman.
"Silyer Stnr," and Charles Ward" direct from
the Chincha Islands, 500 Tons No. PERU
rLAN GUANO, which they offer to their custom
srs at lowest rates.
sOMBRERO GUAN0,
Direct from the Island of Sombrero. This is the
richest Phosphate Gusn" known.
SOLUBLE PH0SPHATED GUANO,
Manufactured 10y Dr. X. II. Stsbler, Of this city,
and warranted to contain $ per ct. Of Ammonia,
und - per ct. Soluble Bone PhOsphntes Also,
ELIDE ISLAND. or
CALIFORNIA GUANO;
JARVIS ISLAND, and
MEXICAN GUANO.
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o.. mast productive securities. just now, and
luz, n, New York, arc insurance stocks
s'fs, "m; annual dividends there generally range
' to Il per cent A. ph"deIpna THa ;as DIs
ny' they have also made very haadsone d,viaenus
T@r Insurance. Companies oil tins Guy; r Tue paa'
year na w divided largely As rule. the lighter
nearly ~ n;..s j. the fewer are the losses Of the
senf,a ns. consequently the larger tho profits Of
g." Iif,vr,tiuy.-Bah. S"".
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NM E 3 C / A L.
Tha Markets.

.o.x Aug. ls-Flour closed dull; How
os.rei at a decline of Is cts. Wheat
''a 1nI. sales of $4,000 bushels white l2o9
,Iqo, Corn closed dull, aud with de-
1885, D.. whit, and yellow 7o@72c. Provi-
''u' ,I,,.J steady; mess pork $685. bacon sides
-, wbi,key unchanged.
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G1nn REV ARD'-RInnway from the sub.
SlNU sc,iler. on The niEht nj the IIh NJ Augmst

c.1nn REV ARD'-Rinnwiy from the sub
SIUU scihcr. on the night "t the Ith al August,
,Sundny) YELLOW BOY, tn!m"st whitc.D VIII"
answers To the name of CHARLES, called 10y
some CHARLES DAVIS, having formerly be
lonsed to Richard Davis, of Bedford county. lie
also answers the following iptiun:--Ah"nt
eet inches hus light curly HAIR. large write mouth
which he keep, closely shut and Il nose Sunkem n
the bridge, which projects upwards AT the point
He has u coarse harsh Voice, aud his conversation
is of ~ rather familiar style When he left he wore
a blue navy cap, with no coyer-his other dress il
not remembered.
He NAV he found lurking about the plantation
of Richard Davis, above mentioned, about - miles
from Lynchhurg. or may hc making his way for
free State \ reward "f 500 j. offered II found
without the limits of the State, and $40 if taken
within the limits and lodged in Jail. where can
get him. Jo:iN ". u. "o""iN,
aug l2-dtr Lyuchburg, Va.
TWO FARMERS. GARDENERS. Ac.-The un-
dcrsigrcd having received the Agency for
TASEER 4 CLARkS CELEBRATED fERTl-
LIXERS. respectfully invite the attention "t the
Agricultural community to the following articles,
now offered for sale:
PHOSPHATE FERTILIZER
GROUND BONE
Dc DO SUPER
MEAT and BONE COMPOST
Do Do DO IN IL.
Circulars containing description Of the above
Fertilizers sent free Of charge. 10y application To
ALBERT W. GRAY CO., Agents.
,u,l2 ~ L. cor. King 4 Wator-sts.
DANAWAY from the subscriber, my nesr"
IL man JEFF. SMITH, on Thursday, DIST ult.
lie is very bright mulaIt". about - years OF age,
hair nearly straight, high check bones short but
not flat nose wears mouStachc generally, quite
broad shouldcrcd for his hcight-about five feet
six inches high. generally pale, and of quick
speech. and would pass for white man in the
dusk of the evening. | will give the usual reward
for runaways ifcaught in this county or elsewhere
He was last seen in Wa-renron Va, on the day he
left He has II wife ut Mr. Mccormick :, III Al
exandria, and mother in Williamsburg. Virginia.
+. LEWIS MARSHALL.
Fauouicr county. aug l-eoht
NEW STYLE HOPED SklRTS.-We call
~ attention to our large assortment OF HOOP
SKIRTS. comprising ten different varieties. inclu-
ding the Gem Of Fashion. new skirt. with the
Corscts attached: the Patent Imperial, made with
out sewing: the Queen of Diamonds Tor trailing.
&c Also. a great variety of Skirts for Misses ami
Childrea Call and examine at
ASHBY 4 WOODS. 40 kingst..
angle under Orange 4 Alcy. Il. Il. Office.
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MIDDLEBURG ACADEMY.


rINUE SECOND SESSION of this School will
i commence on the first Of September neNt.-
The Principal j. graduate at the University OF
Virginia aud the school i, designed Ia he rrepar-
at"ry Tor That Institution.
A few b"ardcrs will he taken.
TERMS For board and tuition. including every
thing except lights, S2UO tor the entire session "i
ten months.
For circulars, containing further particulars, adj
dress JAMES b. BAKER.
i. 2S-eoom NIidlleburg Loud"un Co.,, Va.
MRS. j. J. RoYALL will tak. II limited mum
wi Der of pupils ut MOUNT EPllRAlM, her
residence, in Fuuquier county. Nirginla.
TERMS FOR one SESSION.
For teaching the ordinary English branch
cs French and Music. Board aud Wash
in included w
The year session I" commence the FIRST Mon
dav in September, and close the last Friday i'll June.
Address Mas. J. j. ROlALL,
PISE VIEW y. o., Fauquier county. Va.
Payment one half in advance.
Fauquicr county. aug 2-c"t sept |
NOR Rem T.-Thc large and cumm"di"uS
Il BRICK STABLES, belonging to the Man
sion House, with Shedding for Carriages. and
~. large Yard. Also, two small DIV ELLlNGS.
s::; adjoining. which would lie desirable Tor the
Holsters connected with the Stables. They have
been rented for some years past Ia MIR. Hugh l.a-
amc EFT GREEN 4 BROTHER.
MRS. KINGsFoRDs SEMINARY,
ia, l. STREET, WAsmINGroS, DC.
TJyIIE exercises of this School will he resumed,
/ October lSt, 1899.
Circulars. including terms, will lie furnished on
applica alton to the above address.
Washington, aug 9-eotOctl
- FOR SALE.-A three story BRICK
HHII# DWELLING. on the West side of Payne,
between Duke and Prince streets. There are ten
room. in the house, two Parl"rs. six Chambers,
Dining Room, and Kitchen, and water at the
Kitchen door. Apply TO
au. CIV RICHARD II. GEMENY.
rI,HE GEM OF FASHION sKIRT-we have
lust received from the manufacturers in New
York. Douglas 4 Sherwood's TEN of Fashion,
with Corset attached. the most perfect and beauti-
ful skirt ever produced. and will be sold low by
auyu LARKIN 4 BROTHER.
CoUTH DOWNS FOR SALE.-A few SOUTH
y DOWN RAMS ard RAM LAMBS. of pure
blood. from recent importations. Apply to
CHARLES GREEN. Gainesville. 2. o..
~ og-en4w Prince William Co.. Va.
WANTED A SITUATION AS TEACHER,
w by young man qualified to teach Latin and
the English branches. References given. Ad-
dress. stating full particulars. {. X. F. Falmouth
Virginia. Stafford county, jy 29-e"2w
TAMILY FLoUR.-Just received lot of A.
l. ROSS RAY 4 BROS. celebrated FAMILY
FLOUR for sale by &. +. StTTLE co.
aug II
COTToN BRAIDS and PRINCES. for Trim
Y ming Wool Dresses: also Buttons: Girdles. and
Tassels. for sale at aug ~ RICHARDS.
TNtNS.-TO close out the remaining stock Of
u Fans, will sell very cheap.
aug II RICHARDS. ITO King street.
INLASTIC BRAID. all colours. from the size Of
IL fine Cord up to wide Betting; also Clasps for
Belts, for sale at aug l. RICHARDS.
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80. zE -
CANAL COMMERCE.

ARRIVED. August IL.
Boats t. Rainhard. NJ. NJ Claggett. l.. Benton, Z.
". Srurtevaut. and John James, jr., to L. J. Me-
hsaey
Boat J. J. Grehan. to Fowle & Co.
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l.. ". BAILEY. d. A., care of

Ut. i. Y. SIduSh'ci
RErERENCEs:-S. :. Bradford, esq, tulperer
Court house; Dr. ID. :. Green, l. ). n, Brandy
Station Nirpina Prof W. Il. Rogers, formerly
Professor OF Geology in the University Of Virginia,
and State Geologist; Prof. Joseph Henry Superln.
trndent of Smithsonian Institute; Rev. james Wal
kcr D. ID. l.. l.. D., President of Harvard College.
lnln..Lnr ..nnnlN nun l.--rnlm
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x,x YoRs. Aug l5.-st"eks are higher Va
, mn, NJ, S's s2!.
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b. ii. SHACKELF0RD,)
JOHN MARSHALL. Comm'rS.
CHARLES I. GREEN,
,;,r ,,upty Ia % ants

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND.-Pur-
" sunnt 10 II decree Of the Circuit Court OF FAIR
fax county in the case Of Patrick Reeds admins
traitor. &C.. W. Hugh McGinnis. made at its juno
term, 1859. the undersigned Commissioner therein
named. will offer AT public sale, on No.d"y f'e
18th Gny cf Ary".t. 1859. Court day. at Fairfax
Court House. the late purchaser having failed 10
comply with the terms of the sale, under former
Decree TRACT of LAND situate in Fairfax
county, about four miles south of Alexandria, upon
the new Turnpike Road leading from AleNandrIs
to Acc"nk Mills, formerly the property OF Patrick
Reed, and containing about EIGHTY ACRES
The Land is in a good state of cultivation. with
good improyements-and from its proximity TO
market is valuable n a Garden Farm.
TERMs.-0nc tenth of the purchase money to
be paid down IA deposit liable to forfeiture on
failure of purchaser to comply with the terms of
sale upon its confirmation; the residue in three
instruments of &, ~ and Is months, with interest
to be secured by bond with good security, and tho
land liable to be resOd on failure to meet deferred
payments, and title to be retained until purchase
money be paid. H. ". THOMAS, COmm'r.
Fairfay rounty iy 2O-eots
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Disasters.

LOUISVILLE. August l2.-Thc steamer
Mariner, from st. Louis, bound to Cincinnati.
sunk last night on the flats about twenty
miles above this city. No lives lost. The
boat will probably be raised.
AMnERsTEuRG. c. W., August l2.-Thc
steamtug Cliff Beldcn, of Detroit, was burnt
here last night. The engineer and the
whceman were severely injured.
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CUBA MOL ES

6O hhds Sweet Cuba MOlasseS.
PORTLAND SUGARS AND SYRUP.
$50 bbls. A A. Portland Sugars
2oO " syrup at New York prices.
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