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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
IN COMMON COUNCIL.

Alta regular meeting Of the Common Council oi
Alexandria held December eth. 1853, there were
present,
Lewis Mckenzie. esq President.
Messrs McVeigh. Knzer, Richards. Markell.
Eastlack Hallowcl Latham. Smout Jameson.
Beach, and Burke
The President laid before Council. from the
Mayor. a letter from Reuben Johnston, with copy
of bill which had been sent 10 the Delegate from
Til. County, Al Richmond, to be presented to the
Legislature. authorizing the County Court to sell
tn. Court House aud Lot: which was read. and,
"a motion. referred 70 the Committee on General!
Laws.
The Report Of the Committee on General Laws
in relation 10 application 10 BE- made to The Leg
islaturc for amendment Ia the 10th section OF the
Civ Charter which had been recommitted BY the
Board Of Aldermen 10 the Committee was taken
up, and the rccommtment concurrcd III.
Mr. Latham offered the following. viz
Ordered. That the Committee on Light be direct
ell To remit the amount due by the several Fire
Companies for the Gas used by them.
Laid on the table.
A Report from ia. Committee Claims re-
ceiyei through the Board vi Aldermen read, and,
on morton. rec"mmittcd Ia the Committee, with
instructions 10 report separate order Ia each case
A communication from Lewis Mckenzie. esd,
delegate from tins County to the General Assembly,
was received through the Board oi Aldermen, ana
the action Of that Board, referring the subject 10
the Committee General Laws, was concurred m
A message was received from the Board oi Al
,!crmrn. with the following papers. which ih.y had
referred to the Committee on Claims. aud asked
the concurrence of this Board, VIZ:
The petition ot +. A. Marhury. Tor the rcmis-
sion Of tax assessed 10 him agent 81 ths Abe
marie Insurance Company. IN $500.
The application 81 John rthcrs, Tor abatemen,
in his lax hill for irja.
The petition oi Chrisr. Aeale, Tor abatement IN
his tsN bill ior 1853.
On motion, the action ni the Board of Alder
men in he several eases was c"ncurred IN.
The petition # X. J. LackeN, r"rc> ed through
the Board Of Aldermen, Was On motion, laid on
the table
Mr.. kinxer offered the following order which
adopted:
Ordered That the 3rd article Of the joint Rules
Of thr City Council he amended :" n, I" read n
follow-:-'.rhcrr shal! he Standing Committees
ii two members FROM each Board: which com
mirtrcs shall iuly consider and report to th" two
Branches simultaneously upon the subjects refer.
red 10 them by either Branch IL the City Council
on notion. Council adjourned.
JAMES DEMPSEY. Clerk.
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Negro Riot in Missouri.

ST. Louis, Mo. Dec. 229.--On last night
the citizens OF Bolivar, in this state, were
greatly alarmed by IN attack irom u gang
OF negroes upon party OF whites. in the
public square. The whil@a bnally rallied
and drove the negroes into the woods. where
they were kept at bay. threatening however
to burn tie town before morning.
Several Of the negroes were subsequently
captured aud comln tied to prison. The Gil
lzens immediately appointed vigilance com
mit,ee. and mounted company Of armed
men was despatched 70 scour the woods and
hunt the negroes. Several negroes were
caught and severely dealt with.
Tie citizens Of the vicinity anticipated
more trouble. bu, nj the latest accounts the
excitement had spmew hat subsidized.
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To my conservative speech. This is another
Instance Of the violation Of engagements on
the part Of Northern representatives OF this
floor. lApplausc.J
Mr. Pryor continued his speech. and al
uded to the love the South bore 10 the
Union, aud the sacrifices il had made to
maintain it. With indignant eloquencc he
told those who had threatened to sullusate
eight millions Of men with eighteen millions,
that eight millions OF men bound together
Nv common tie of interest and affection,
and stimulated by the highest motives that
can ennoble action. could never be- subdued,
but would be more than able 10 cope with n
miscellaneous mob Of crazy fanatics and
conscience-stricken traitors. Loud APP
plau>e \, the last resort. enough would
be left Of the South to reorganize the conted-
eracv upon II basis that would endure for
ages, and renew with brighter illustration,
Republican glories ofantiquity. applause
At the close Of Mr.. Pryors speech, nearly
the entire Southern delegation crowded Il
round him, and congratulated him Oh his
brilliant and effective effort.
\ call Of the House having been ordered
and made
W.T.. IlayltdTu, vi IcIiitSstt, III ~ NiVit
speech, said that u he felt that the use OF hls
name could not be effective towards organic
ing the House, he felt it his duty I" ask the
leave Of the House To withdraw it from the
contest. lie did not dare appropriate the
action Of those who had voted Tor him as
merely complimentary 20 himself, even 50
far as to thank them for it.
Mr. English, Of Ind, nominated Mr..
Scott. Of Cal, who he said ought to satisfy
every national man in the House.
The twenty fourth trial for speaker was
then proceeded with.
After the ballot, several gentlemen chang
ed their votes and assigned their reasons.
Mr.. Vance, Of \. c.. said that he wanted
to see The House organized, and though an
American he had voted for Lccompton Dem
ocrat, for an Anti Lecompton Democrat, for
an Administration Democrat aud for Dem
ocrat opposed to the Administration. and if
that prolific party had any other variety, be
hoped they would trot it out, and he would
vote for that Laughter.
The result was then announced rs follows:
whole hum Der of votes, el0; necessary to a
choice, LOG; Mr.. Sherman, lO2; Mr.. Scott,
SO; Mr.. Glmer, IT; scattering, II.
AT the conclusion of the ballot, and at /
o'clock, the House adjourned.
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Large Fire in New York.

New YORK, DEC. GA large fire took
place on Beekman and Gold street, this
morning Ii originated in the Locking
Glass Mandatory Of Black. Crane X Co.. on
Beekman street which was destroyed. as
well rs the warehouses of Duncan, West
4 Co., and Cyrus W. Field Il C".---all pa
per dealers; Il r. IIaydock, drug importer;
Endico,t i Co., photographers, aud Mason y
Dodge, heating.apparalu s manufacturers, u.
IIenke, importer; }. y Smith, ljal am er;J.
kisam. tinware manufacturer: isaac AyreS,
Globe Fire Works; George Wade, surgical
instrument maker. Six buildings on Beck
man street aud four On Ann, were burnt
down, aud two fronting on Fulton. aud run
ming through to Ann street, wer" badly dani-
aged in the rear These latter are extensive
warehouses, occupied respectively by Edward
Black, importerof musical instruments, and
Olcott, MckeSson X Co.. wholesale druggists.
THE LATEST.
n. Y. Dec. 29th. p. M-The estimated
loss by the fire this forenoon. is $4,000, and
the insurance will probably cover it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
An DEMONSTRATIONS Law Vetoed.

Boslox, Dec. . Coy. Banks to-day re
turned the revised code 10 the Legislature
with his veto. Directing to the militia chap.
ter, and laying before the Legislature the
opinion Of the States Attorney and Supreme
Court Judges, who decide that the striking
out Of the words white citizens" in the old
statutes is unconstitutional, Is it conficted
with the Federal laws and Government. who
alone have power to decide what persons are
competent to enrolment in the militia. The
veto was an able document of some length,
and was sustained by the Legislature by
large vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
From Washington Difficulty between Messrs'
Branch and Grow, SC.

WASHINGTON, Dee. % Immediately upon
the conclusion Of the session OF the II use o:
Representatives to-day, Hon. l.. U b. Branch,
of North Carolina demanded of MIR. Grow
in the customary manner, an explanation or
withdrawal Of the Objectionable language
used by him during the debate to-day. II
is supposed that the matter will be amIcably
adjusted hy the interp.sition Of friends.
Two out of the three judges o. the Court
of Claims. Messrs. BIackfUrd and Scarbo'
rough being sick, the Court adjourned to-day
until next week
Chief Justice fancy and Justice Daniels
are absent from the Supreme Court bench,
owing to sickness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
New York Market.

yxs YORK. Dec. 29.-Cotton closed hrm.-
Go. Of 1000 bales. Flour closed frn; sales OF
> ,eu bills; State S5.2O@$5.25; Ohio $5.e5@$5,-
-. Southern S5a0@$5.75. Wheat closed 6rm;
.'iss Of 1000 bush; Southern white 1900 i55c.;
=. red 1900. Corn closed higher; sales of $4,000
Insb.; white and yellow s5@ssc. Pork closed
isll; mess $i6o6@ Sl6.l2; prime ll.o2@ SLID
",ls.ns st@st; Muscovado 7(g7t. Molasses
.,a.ad firm at o2@.55 cents. Spirits Turpentine
h..yy at 43@44l cents. Rosin closed dull OF
: 40 Rice closed quiet At sl@aa cents. Stocks
.rs quiet. Chicago and Rock Island 90; Va. o:
al
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MARRIED.

At Westminster. Maryland On the 95lh ia.t,,
by the Rey Tneodore Gillaudet HENRY NJ.
Soon. of ST. George, Bermuda, 10 JULIA II.
GALLAEDET, the second daughter of the officiat-
ing minister,
On the 22d inst, in the Lathornn Church, by
Rev. Mr. Baum, j. LuClt'S CROSS. Principal .!
the Virginia College, aud Miss CATllARlNE h..
daughter Of the late Godfrey Miller. MI of Win
clrhItr.
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GOV. Banks, Veto at Washington.

WASHINGTON. Dee. 29-The action Of
Gov. Bank, in vetong the bill Of the Massa-
chu>etts legislature t,lerating negro soldiers
in the Militia, has caused great surprise
among the Republicans here. Some indig
nation has been expressed, but the veto IS
generally hailed Is the harbinger # more
conservative feeling at the North in regard
To the rightsof the South, and respect for the
constitution and the federal laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
Murder by q Jealous Husband.

BusrnN. Dec. 2S-Jam+s Carroll was
killed IN East Boston last evening by James
Daley. in 1t quarrel "ri slaatlns IN a Jealous
suspicion that Carroll was to" intimate with
palcy's wife The latter is under arrest for
murder.
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CON II e r C I AL.
Alarandria Market, December 80.

The market is very quiet, and in prices there is
-banre whatever. Very little produce Is COM
y, in the holidays interrupting operations in the
'a sr,rv There were no sales reported on Change.
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1oss q, the Steamship Grenada

n. I. Dee 2y--The loss Of the steamship
Grenada from Now Orleans, by being cut
through by the ice in the North River last
night. Is confirmed Ii is said that Der car
90, consisting chiefly OF cotton. will be near
ly total loss. Everything below her deck
is submerged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
Great Union Meeting at Troy

Troy. \. T., Dec. 2S.-A large Onion
meeting is convened IN this clty tins evening.
General John + Wool presdes, assisted by
a number Of "ur o!iesr and m,s; respectable
citizen, as Wee Presidents. Letters wer"
read from Hon Edward Everett. Miiard
Fillmore and others,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
Bank Defalcation.

Bosrox, Dec - 1859. The rumor cur.
rent last week Of a thirty III ussnd dollar
defalcation by bank employee, is now as
serted 10 be true, and that influential and
wealthy friends Of the delinquent have sap
pressed the exp sure,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
Fire at Detroit.

DETROIT, Dec 2S.-rhe building occupied
by Miller &..Judd, grocer. IN Woodward
avenue. was burned last night The loss on
the building and goods amounts 10 $4,000,
and was insured for s., 900
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
saush carolina Commissioner 10 Virginia.

ArgrsTA, Ga. Dec. 90. u. Memmin
ger has been appointed by the Governor
OF South Carolina q special commissioner 10
tn. State Of Virginia. Mr.. Memminger has
signifed his acceptance d tho appointment
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Dead.

OswEG,, y. Y, Dec. % john Turrill. an
I'D aud prominent citizen Of this place. and
Consul to the Sandwich Islands under Polk s
administration, died in this city last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
Fire in St. Louis.

ST. Louis, Mo, Dec. 27.-The Washing
ton street brewery, with five adjoining build
ings. was burned this morning The amount
Of the loss is about * 900; aud tie insurance
81 800
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
BY LAST NIGHTS MAILS.

The Washington correspondent OF the \.
y. Herald say>:-"A treaty has heen entered
into between Great Britain and Honduras,
by which all her pretensiuns to the Bay Is
lands, as well as the Mosquito protectorate,
have been dehuitiycly abandoned, and fixing
the boundary in accordance with amendments
to the Dallas. Clarendon treaty agreed 10 by
the Senate. Great Britain has assured our
government that she has not and does not IN
tend to enter into any treaty which will I'M
pair the rights Of the United States under
the Clayton Bulwer treaty"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
FREE EXHIBITION OF

FINE OIL PAINTINGS.
All appropriately framed, in Gold. Leaf Frames .
4 I TIE STORE. d. King -street, one door
n from Royal, taken for few days, 'or the
express purpose OF exhibiting this line collection.
They are mostly by weil.kDow
AMERICAN ARTISTS,
And compris. variety Of pleasing and interesting
subjects The public are respectfully invited to
call and examine them, until
FRIDAY MORNING, At 10 o'clock.
When they will b. disposed of without reserve, At
PUBLIC AUCTION
BEACH & ATWELL. Auctionecrs.
WI. ADAMS. Agest for owners.
P.S. more lasting NEW YEARS PRESENT
than an OIL PAINTING, cannot be found in the
United States.
Catalogues, with full particulars, al sale.
dec 2g-d2t
GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Beautiful
U Rosewood, Morocco, and Mahogany Writing
Desks, Papeteries Ne Plus Ultras, Portfolios,
Ladies Travelling Bags, Porte M"naics in great Va
riety Of style and price, Cigar Cases, Meers,haum
Tubes, Card Cases, Pocket Knives, Scissors, SILVER
ThimblcS, Ladies Work Boxes, Cabas, Gold Pens,
Ius,tsuds, Tea Bu,le, Paper Holders. P.opeilmg
and EepeliMg Pocket Pencils, Ivory Tablets,
Pearl and Ivory Paper Folders, BaggaGmon
Boards, Chess Men, Domip"eS, soaps, Pertumery,
EstraciI Lilly White, Powder Pulls, Tooth, Nail,
Hair Shaving. Cloth and Hair brushes. Shell,
Rubber Buffalo, Ivory, and English Horn Combs,
Albums lnnuals. Bibles. Prayer Books, the Poets,
and 50 many other things such Guitars, Melo-
deems. Flutes. Accordeous, Flutenas. Niolins Ban
ioes, Tambourncs, Drums, Flies, &c. i cannot
give the names OF all, bat must close with gene
raj in, italnu 10 e,egy body anu their friends, not
forgetting the children, to call ana see for them
,elyes-Reruember. South Of the Potomac IL
the place to Lny every thing now Whereas, be II
Resolved, That hereafter We will deal largely With
yuHI II. pARR0TT,
dee "a So lid King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30
Ds,,,a.,rh;a Cattle Market, December 81.

There we're about l,sO0 head OF Beef Cattle sold
;, III, different yards this week; the market how
.,,r wa, dull, aud prices fell off soc. the 100 u.s.
m, holidays and the large quantity OF poultry
airing limiting the demand Tor Beef Cattle
Of Hogs. the receipts and sales were about o.
oo0 \, from s6.5o@$7.25 q 100 fbs net and
$50 sold BY Miller Stsllman, at the avenue
Yard Al the same prices.
about 800 Sheep were sold at from to 50 cts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30

General iiaribaldi was married on the 7th
inslap, to the daughter OF III Italian patriot
named RalmondI
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Fire at Portland.

PORTLAND, Me-. Dec. 2S.--A lire on Mar.
ket square, in this place, thl, morning des-
troyed four stores valued at 10000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30

Ga FOR SALE.-Three two story FRAME
aja 10 SEES, fronting on 81. Asaph street. M
mediatey south Of the residence OF I. l.. Smith,
esq will be sold at public auction. on me loh ~
Jam"n'y, at l. o'clock, IN front oi The Mayor
Ufhc.. EDGAR l.. HARPER,
dec 23-eots JESSE OWINGS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30

By the Granada we have news from la
yana to the 23d instant, but not important.
Sugars high, and little doing. The United
States steamer Crusader was in port at Ha-
yana The affair o! the Wyandot, ut Glen
!uesps, had been fully explained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30

a complimentary supper is 10 be given :"
Lieut.. Gov. W. l.. jackson, in Richmond,
on the 81 Of January.
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Al II A N A c .
NAL Rim E LIS T

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-DECEM ~.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Mount Vernon, smith, New York. 10
Powle 10.
Steamer James Jerome, Jerome Philadelphia,
10 VIM. II. Fowle Son.
MEMORANDA.
Schr. Edward A. Dellsrt. Low, from george
town. arrived ut Portland, I'D inst.
Sehrs. Triumph, Arts, hence al Boston 26'h
inst, and R. l.. Tay, Shepherd hence at do. eth
inst
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OFFICE OF EXCHANGE BANK OF VA,

NLHNNNVWT " IIINCtII'0f - T0oe.
rJNHIS BANK will be closed 10 business on Mon
l. day neat. the 10Th instant; also on Monday /,
IN. 81 Of January next 1t is r,guested that all
note. falling due On those days be paid on the
preceding Saturdays
de, 22o6, CHAS. r. HOOFP, Cashier.
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HAS. X. HOOFP, Cashier.
,E1cE or FARMERS, BANK OF VA,

rtNHIS BANK will he closed 1" business on Mon
day next. 26th instant, and on Monday the
I'd January, 1850. 1t is requested that all notes
falling due ON those days be paid and the offer
iRgs for discount be made on the preceding Satur.
days. W. IL. MARbLkl, cashier
Has 81
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DIED.

In Washington, on Mondny 10th incl. OF con.
sumption. HANNAH JONES, eldest daughter o.
Frances A. and A. Bradley Waller.
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News from Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. - Date. of the 10Th
have been received from Mexico Mira
mons government had protested agains, Mr.
McLanes treaty.
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A NEW YEAR AND NEW VOLUMES
JusT CONNrNrING.

Jusr COMMENCING.
Call at GEORGE Z. FRENCHS we'll known
and extensive
BOOK, NEWSPAPER, and PERIODICAL
s r y II T.,
No lO4. kiSG- STREET. ALrxANnRIA. Va
DAILIEs.
New York Herald. Baltimore sun Evening
Star, Alexandria Gazette.
WEEKLIES.
New York Ledger. the great family paper liar
per. Weekly, Gleasuns Pictorial Wilkes SPIRIT
The Century. New York Weekly. New York MeI
curry, Flag Of our Union, Balloon Companion
Lesiies illustrated, scientific American, D.
Weekly Herald. London News London Punch
porter's spirit Saturday Post. Family Journal
Home Journal WavrrIy Magazine, American
Union. Novelette,, True Flag, Irish American, irsf
News, Albion, Spirit ri the Times. Courier dc
Etats, Scottish journal, Freeman- Journal.
MONTHLY MAGAZINES.
Harper's Magazine, siodcy's Ladys Book, Ar
thurs Home magazine Atlantic Monthly, thes
Monthly. lie Bon Ton Fashions, Ladies Nsti"na
Magazine, kuickcrDock"r Magazine. Frank Les
he's Magazine. Living Age. (weekly.l Chambers
Journal. BaIlou's Dollar Mo- thly, SchooItcii"w
Horticuliuri> Great Republic, All the Year k"un''
p.l,rson's Blk Note last, London Art Journal
one. u Week, London Lancet Hunts Merchant
Magazine, Thompson's Reporter. Eclectic Mhsu
zine, 'Blackwnod Magazine. *Nsstmnster he
view, North British Review, tEdimhmrs Revue"
tForcgn Quar-. keyew.
SAIL five of these one gear, SlH.
All of the above Magazines and Papers malice
to any part of the Country or delivered III anl
part .; the city soon as published
Constantly receiving New Bo"ks, Magazines
Periodicals, Newspapers. etc. etc,
de- 3V-Iw q. +. FRENCH
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SLElGuINo. The snpw storm night before
last and yesterday, has gwen the whole
country round about u wintry appearance,
and afforded the lovers Of that celebrating
sport Safeguarding, an opportunity tor
the exercise Of their iav"ritt pa>tlme. Some
,eY >isighs ven,,red ont yesterday AFTERNOON,
but The snow was ioo thu tor good SiolShlhs
This morning the snow wall probably De
deep enough to give the sport, "iuii SWING
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30

HOME MADE CLOTHS AND CASSIMEREs.
IL We have just received very choice lot
Mixed, Grey, and Brown Cloths aud Cassimeres,
manufactured in Loudoun county and desirable
for Overcoats, Pants, and bushes. suits.
dea IN BRYAN 4 ADAMS
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AUCTION SALES.

+ CHERIFF'S SALE.-by virtue of u warrant OF
- distress issued in favor Of the Alexandria Ga
4 nal Company, against James X. Watson, ! vii
offer for sale, by auction, on THURSDAY, The
FIFTH DAY or JANUARY, 1860, at noon, tho
.,an- ST,,7T,t following property, viz: SIN "a.
lS NAL BOATS, now lying IN and
near The dock Of the said Wilson, on the AleAan-
dra Canal. near the Potomac Aqueduct. with their
furniture aud equipment. the SAME having been
seized and taken under the said warrant, TO saty-
fy rent due the said company. Terms cash.
Sale 10 take place At the said dock.
dee 2s-dts c. NJ CASTLEMAN, II.
VALUABLE SLAVES FOR SALE-By yir
Y tue OF u decree of the County COurt OF Al,A.
andria County. rendered in tho suit OF Brch's IA
eoutors against Birch, ws the undersigned, wui
offer for sale Il Samuel Cats Tavern, West End.
ON MONDAY, JANUARY SECOND, lsoO, at
II o'clock, NJ. the following likely SLAS h, u
wit: Emanuel, Robert, Allen, Simon, ard Elizabeth
aud her two eiildreo The above slaves are very
likely and valuable as farm hands, and can bring
the best recommendations honest, industrious,
obeiieut servants For further information, en-
quirc OF Henry Birch, No. 200. twentieth street.
Washington, ID. {.
RANDOLPH BIRCH, Executors Of John
HENRY BIRCH, Birch, decd
dee 2S-dtss
4 LEXANDRiA REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
n On Long CREDITS.-By virtue Of de
crcta order u the Circuit Court Of Cabel County,
rendered at the last August term, IN the case %
Sophia NJ Peytou, against the heirs OF Thomas
Dunda- deceased the undersigned will, The
jo,sth Aondag ~ January next, at the front dooi
ut III. Court House of Alexandria County, Va,
sell al public auction, to the highest bidder, all
that Lot OF LAND, III the city 81 Alexandra,
occupied by what was formerly known "a tho
- Washington Tavern, now known a. the
81 MARSHALL HOUSE, together with the sts-
bic lot thereto belonging, with their aDpur,enan-
ccs ou three equal credits Of H. l.. ANA 4 months
purchaser giving bond and security, and tide -
tninc,l a. further security. Other particulars made
known on the day Of sale.
HENRY J. SAMCELS, SpocinI
JOHN LAIDLEY, Commr-
dee 2O-l4w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-30

DENNsYLyANIA NAILS, LOCKS, tc.-Just
III received and in store. loo kegs superior Nails,
of assorted sizes; Rim Locks. Of every grade, with
. general assortment of Building aud House Keep
ipg Hardware. On hand lot of Traces, Mat
toeks, Sc, to be closed out ut a low price.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON,
dac 40 No SO King street.