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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1859-04-29

SUPPOSED TO BE DR0WNED.-A man named Seasons,
a passenger on the Fanny from Wilmington on We'd
nesday last missing when the boat arrived at the
Old Ferry Landing nine miles below this place. and has
not since been seen or heard Of The Captain of the
Fanny last him at Elizabeth, when Seasons asked
to be Landed at the Old Ferry. There is scarcely a
doubt that he walked fell overheard and was drown
ed.-Fay. Observer, 25h INST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
Washington Items.

RESIGNATION AND ApPolNTAENT.-Pay-
master A. j. Coffee, L. s. Army, has ten
dered his resignation, which has been accep-
ted, to take effect from July 81, 1859.
Isaac Winston, of Kansas Territory, has
been appointed Paymaster. vice Coffee, re-
signed.
FuGlrivE SLAvES.-The underground rail
road seems to be in particularly active opera
ton this season. Within few weeks larger
number of slaves have eloped than during
the same period i'll any previous year, except.
Ing at the time those organized bands were
attempted to be struggled OF On wholesale
scale few years ago.
PRouorIoSs-Th following Assistant En-,
gineers have passed II satisfactory examina'
ton and been promoted in the following or
der.
Second Assistant Engineers, Chas Schroe
der. Cha-. II. Baker, William Roberts. John
A. Grier, George +. Kurt, John ). Albert
VIM H. Cushman, Andrew }. kersted,
Phillip G.. Petty, Mortimer Kellogg, Thos
j. Jones, to be FIRST Assistant Engineers.
Third Assistant Engineers. Geo. j. Barry, Il
precede j. B. Houston, examined by prev
Gus board B. f. Chassaing, after }. b
Houston; Samuel F. Savage, b. b. ii. Whar
ton, Thomas Crunin, to be Second Assistan,
Engineers- Wash. star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
CON II E r G. I AL.
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, Aug i.-Flour closed firm; CITY
Mills s.. rs; Howard street and Ohio Sj.j0.-
Wheat has advanced &c., closing huoyant; sales OF
10000 bush. white 1900 li5c; red ll5(9 Zoe
Corn closed steady; white IS@ soc, IN advance OF
&c; yellow 75@7se. Provisions closed steady;
bacon sides 9sc.; mess pork $lj.ju@ sl1.O'
Ngw York. AHg. Flour has declined l"r';
State 81 SO@$j.O 5; Ohio $3.50 j.75; Southern
$54O@S5.75. Wheat closed heavy, though open
ing buoyant: new Southern red li0c.; do. white
l40Ml57c. Corn closed dull; mixed 16ta'1
yellow S2MS4c. Pork--mess has declined "oc''
closing at sl4.7O prime slO.7j. Lard closed
steady at lot l0ic. Whiskey closed dull at %
Q2j1c Stocks are dull and lower. Va. bs "
Mo- Is S2e
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
CLIFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL.

TTNHE second session Of this School wlil oeg'n III"
the inst " elnes,lay ot October, 1922 ana fi-es
the third Wednesday 81 July, ls4s Ihe design
of th. school is thoroughly 10 prepare youths lot
the University or N,rginia. The Course "t stuh,
embIac-s thing that is necessary 10 the desree
If A NJ Al our University.
The school is located in the mountains OF Fsu-
uu.r a region we'll known for IT. heRlSLiai climate
aud beautiful scenery. u IL I"" miles s"u'h VI
Markham StatiuE, ns the Manassas Gap kn'ir"a''
aud GI ,aile5 tr0m Alexandria
IEkus- $50, semi annually in advance, v';
SIP 81 pn the LIST of October, aud sll@,aV "a ths
lsr "f March.
Modern i.anguages at extra charges
Fos further particulars, apply /" the Principal nj
Markham station, Fauquier County, Va.
HEFEhLS4Es:
Rev. ]. 2. McGuire, l.. IL. 5. of Va.
Trustees Of Charle-town Academy Asasr'"h
County, Va.
Professors Bledsoe, Harrison, schele DE we're
McGutie aud s}LtsA If the University OF Virgins.
r. JAQUELIN AMBLER'
Psnouier County. fell 4--entf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
BLOOMFIELD ACADEMY,
Five miles west Of the University OF virginia

W. W Trsps. Instructor in Languages.
W I,R,y Ep,,>. NJ A. Instructor IN Mathematics.
II. LrckETr, VI. A., Assistant III Languages
and Mathematics.
JoSErH " BROuS, Assistant III Mathematics ana
English.
TIME object of this Academy is t" prepare stu
dents .or the University al Virginia, or I" nj
tlem fer the duties Of life. The course u" in''ru'
ton embraces all those subjects requisite Tor pre-
paration for any Of the academic schools oil the
University. and the method, n far n pfar'''ah'e'
i, adapted to that pursued at that INSTITUTION
The third session Will begin on The j., SeP'e'i'e'
Tne .xn.nse. are $50 n year, payable semi an
nually in advance.
For catalogues. address either of the Principals,
Ivy Depot, Albemnrle county, Va.
L. l.nIS.n,lI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
EDGE HILL SCHOOL.
Guiney'. Po-t OBice, G"roii"e Comfy, Va.
Preparatory to the University Of Virginia.
TLur1er Pe0'yJcp3 !


(Cha,geS Red"ced.)
TIME fifth session of this School, will commence
i OcfoJsr LIT, and end J"iy 3lstfollowing. The
course is that of the University of Virginia, com
prising-
l. English Branches Grammar, Elocution,
COMPOSITION. Geography. Writing Arithmetic, So.
. Latin and creek and their History and Liter.
AZURE
3. French and Italian and their Literature.
l. A most comprehensive course of Mathematics,
quite rs full ~ that of any College University
in the United States.
), Civil and Mechanical Engineering and the
Theory and Construction of the Steam Engine.
Il. Drawing Ornamental and Northumberland
Writing.
The advantages possessed by this school in To-
cation, as regards the health and morality of the
ncighborhood; in appointment rs III the excellent
apparatus and capital buildings, gymnasium, bath
house. &C.; III the experience and success oil The
PRINCIPAL. who has now been thirteen years Il
teacher and the high testimonials Of his Assistant
who was prevented by i'll health alone from taking
his degree at the last public day. and will certainly
pe; it in October: these, as well the scrupulOuS
ly moral and Christian tone of the School, all com
bnc to recommend il to the attention OF parents
aud guardians a. having few equals and no supc
riorS.
Charges -sl2j per term, for everything except
lights
A detailed catalogue may he had by addressing
Mr.. ScnooLER. at Guiney'S, Caroline county, Nir'
GINA. He refers to
The Faculty of the University of Virginia Pro
iessors Bartlett, Malan. and Church, OF West Point
Professor Chau, cnet, of Annapolis; Hon. }. Il
Tucker, Richmond; Hon. ID. e. DeJarnetle, and X
H. Coleman, and +. y. WEIGH of Caroline; Hon
". Newton, Wcslmorclnnd; K. ii. Adams esd. Al
ALBANIA: Right Rev. Bishop Meade, Rers. j. +. Hoii
j. ID. Coleman, ID. NJ. Whsrton W. ID. Thomas,
Friend, e. c. Biting, j. A. BrOsd'lus, D. NJ. T. AZ
kinson, II. NJ. Nelson, p. \. Meade, esqs, DIR. Il
c. Randolph, Clarke j. c. Southall, Albemarle
Professor Venabe, Columbia, ;. c.; Hon. +. W
Coleman, Senate Of Virginia.
SAMUEL SCH0OLER. NJ. A.
c. NJ. GIBBENS.
Caroline county. Virginia. jy 22-cotOctl
DIEDMONT ACADEMY, cuLPErER COUNTY
VRGISIA.--A Bo"rdimg School far B"y-, pre-
pn,atory I" he University ~ I"g'"'".-
IW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
MRS, McCoRMICK's SCHOOL.

MRS. MCCORMICK desires to inform her
Nl 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
the branches requisite to II thorough English cdu
cation.
In addition to her day scholars, she Is des'r"uS o'
receiving into her family, a few pupils rs boarder>,
aged from 10 To II wears, who will be under her
immediate care and oversight.
For terms aud further particulars, apply at her
residence No. 81 Cameron street. ~ 2'-eoli
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
3
~ PSo CO
RTPT.
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
American Dental Convention.

NIAGARA FALLS, Aug. 2.-The fifth annual
Convention of the American Dental Associa-
ton met here Yesterday. About sixty mem
bers are present The session to-day was
occupied in organizing officers for the ensu'
ing year. The convention will remain in
session till Thursday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
A L n A N A Z
Rim Ii S 7
PORT OF ALEXANDRIA--AUGUST T..

PORT OF ALEXANDRIA-AuGlS \.
ARRIVED.
Schr. Eleanor. Johnson, PiScataway CrecR'
wheat to Washington Co.
Schr. Wetipguin. Saunders. Lower Goose Bay
wheat tn Thomas Perry
Schr. Vosut, Allen. Msttawoman Creek whea'
to Thomas Perry.
Schr Chesapeake, George, Fredericksburg by
ID. b. Smith.
Sehr. Chron0meter, Person. Boston, by Borden
Mining Co.
S.lr. Bee. Twiford. Seaiord, Del, railroad iron
by John r. Masters.
MEMORANDA.
Schrs Tram Smith McGyern, and Elizabeth
and Eleanor Lane. for this port sailed from New
port LIST inst.
Schr. Genoa, Robbins, hence at New York, End
inst.
Ship st. Charles, Conway, sailed from Liver
pool, 23d ult., for this port.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
BRYAN & ADAMS

TAVE lust received the following DESlRA
III BILE GOODS
New York Mills, for Shirt making
Richardson's Family Irish Linens
Fronting Linens, Of best quality
g., inch English Undressed Cambrics
White Briiunts: Bird Eye Diaper
Linen Shirt Fronts
Small figured Merimack Prints
Ladies Gauzc Merino Vests
;,adles' Gauntlcts, Doe. silk, and Thread.
aug 1
IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY COURT,
May 10th. 1859, Benjamin Hatton, guardian Of
Thomas Spinks, Mahnla A. .'pinks, and Susan
Sniuks. ulaintiti, against Thomas Splnks, Mahala
SINKS and Susan Spinks, infant children oi John
SpinkY decd, aud those, names unknown, who
would he hens of said infants II they were dead.
and J,hn X Spiuks mon RESIDENT aud these who
mr.. IN. heirs of Purkerson SpinkS, decd, names
unknown ,letrndants--ln Chanccry. Tins c:lnse
coming on again Ia he heard, upon the papers Tor
merly read, and the report OF the Commissioner al
Sale, the Court doth adjulge, order, and decree,
that one of the Commissioners "t the Court 1t"
ascertain whether there are any persons, other
than the wards of the complainant, Interested in
the lnnI fund now in the hands ii the Lommis
s,ner of Sale, and il az, their names AMI IN what
PROPORTION they interested; and To tins eni
thai said Commissioner do cause I" be published
for four weeks in the Alexandria Gazette paper
puhli, shed in Alexandria, Nirginiu, notice
quirng all parties interested IN sa'd land fund,
other than tho wards Of the complainant To appear
before the Cumlnlss iOner with the necessary eyi-
dence 10 establish their interest.
4 Cnry-T.ste: w. FITZHuGH, Clerk.
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE, BRESrsvnLF,
" JrxE 80. lsjg-The parties to the lf,iee, III
which tn. foregoing is . coli, ae hereby ""rilicd
that have fixed upon the 18th day ot August
next. at my oiic-. 10 execute the law; Al which
time aud place they are required to attend, with
the necessary evidence IL establish their iPesest~
A. NIGEL, Commissioner.
Prince William Gu, iy 6-wiw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
J. w. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURGERY,

WARRENTUNI FAl
CONTINUES to perform all operations belong
u ing TO the Dental profession in the most salts
factory manner, at moderate rates,
doctor Mc(iee NAY he found at home III any time,
exc,pt from the second 10 the third Monday in each
month, which time will be spent at Flint Hill, Rap
pahannock County, Va.
Office and residence on Main street, nearly oPpo-
site the Wsrrenton House.
Wsrrsnton, jan l-soly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
DRAYT0N G. MEADE, Agent,
l. now prepared To furnish the
SEYMOUR GUANO AND WHEAT DRILL,
vim %, mifloUt Grass .ScnierS

wan ~ TifIOW Grass .NcrieyS,
AND WITH THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS.
WE think these d Ii this year, will add
w much to their already high rcp"f"''o" AS the
best GUANO and WHEAT DRILL, as we'll N
being the strongest. simplest, and mast dmaLie.-
Every DRILL il guaranteed To- work we'll.
Farmers visiting Alexandria. VIII" intend buying
DRILLS, will, before purchasing, Il" we'll to call
and examine the SEYMOUR DRILL, ut
aug Pm NJ. II, FUp"r--tr"ri, Ah'r'".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
EDWARD B. SMITH, NJ. A., Principal.
A. MAGILL SMITH, NJ. A.

The third session ri my School, (hlthert" located
in AlLemarlc county, will begin on the first oi
September next. The new location Is easily nc
ressibu from all parts of the country, being within
a short walk OF Culpeper depot, on the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad three hours ride from Alex
andria All the usual subjects will be taught
Holding the degree of Master OF Arts OF the M
versity of Virginia, having taught tor TWO years 10
that in stjtution ~ an Assistant Instructor. and
having had, besides, several years experience IN
teaching and conducting my School, feel enabled
tn promise thorough instruction III every brah'h.
NV assistant j. also Master of Arts ot the lhl-
yersity and has taught for some years, with great
efficiency and success.
TEEua For board and tuition for each hall
session of five months, Sl25-eycrythlng turhlSh-
ed but lights Payment required in advance.
For catalogues, containing further information
recommendations. &C., address me, al tulpepef u
H., Va. EDWARD u. HMl u. w.
reference is male to The Faculty ot the NJ
yer.ity OF Virginia; Rev John A. Broadu-. Rev.
r H. Meade. Charlottesville. Virginia. Ortn'iuS
Cohen. John Richardson, esqrS., Savannah Tia;
DR.. WIN. W Roper, Bowling Green. Caroline COZ
Va: Prof WIN. j. Martin. Chapel Hill, n. "
Hon. Edmund Martin, Greenfield, y. e.; Heorge
RiyeS, r. r. Dew esqrs, Alb.marle. Va; Il. Il.
Walker, :. Mason, esIrs., Richmond. Texas jas
Wo,dhouse. Thomas ". Bruckcnhrongh, es'rsy
Richmond. Va; DR.. Lloyd Wurfeld. Lexington
Kentucky. &c. Cnileper CO., je ''--"'
" l. Kgory MA, w. ". TEBBS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
New York DRY Goods Trade.

ADVANCE IN PRICEs-The New York CORES
pondent of the Philadelpha Inquirer writes:
The dry goods trade the past week mas been
unite active and with the howard aud advancing
tendency in the material prices arc hnoyaht ior
all descriptions OF cotton goods.
The fall season bids fair to be an active ANA pro-
6table one ~ prices fer most descriptions must
soon show au advance, the supply OF cotton
goods here is very limited, and manufacturers are
busly engaged Oh contracts, which Will Keep them
employed Tor at least three months To come.
Brown shcetings are in demand, at St(GSs Tor
heavy and IA u for light ditto. In brown SHIRT
,pu fair business is doing at It for light, and u
Tor heavy, with good export inquiry Bieachei
sheetings aud shrtings have been active at full
prices with large sales for export. Drills are III
good demand Tor shipment 10 China, and with N
reduced stock prices firm ut 1S' Tor bieach
ed and lO4Gl ~ for siue. Cotton hannels are III
brisk demand, at slightly higher prices Printing
cloths are scarce and firmer. with a good inquiry
In all other descriptions of cotton goods the iuhr
kst is firm and prices generally tend upward, with
"A good demand. WOODEN goods are III good sup
ply, and with a moderate inquiry prices remain
steady and unchanged Cassimeres aud Satiheis'
however, have been sold at slightly easier prices
In foreign goods there has been fair business
done. and prices remain about the same, although
they are still higher than those ruling last youi
this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
MARRIED.

la Washington, on the I'd instant, at Christ
Church, by the Rev. Alfred Holmead, Mr.. WILL
LIAM II. THOMPSON, son of WIN. Thompson,
esq, and Miss EMMA JACOBS. daughter of Mr..
Cornelius Jacobs all of Washin gtup.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
BY +. VI. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
THE OLD BREWERY FOR SALE.

DN virtue Ut deed OF trust from Isaac Entwlsle,
ID to tieo. Dcucalc. hearing date April 23d, 1873,
duly recorded amongst the land records of Alex
andria County, in Libcr W. p jO9 shall rs Trus.
tee. substituted and appointed by an order of the
County Court of Alexandria County, at July term.
1859, in the place of the said George Deneae. who
is dead and at the request of the bencticaies un-
der the said deed. proceed to SELL at Public Auc-
ton, on SATIRDA y, tie lOh day oJ September,
1859 al II o'ci"rk 4. w., in front of the PROPERTY
hereinafter described that very valuable LOT OF
GROUND, with the appurtcnanccs, lately held
occupied. and used by William ii. Irwin "
BREWERY: situated the south side of Wolfe
aud east side OF Union street, in the City of Alex
audria and bounded a. fOlOwt beginning ut the
intersection OF said streets, and running thence
eastwardly with Wolfe street 80 feet, To 20 feet
alley then soulhwnrdly with the line OF said alley
parallel To- Union street, % feet: then westwardly
parallel To- Wolfe street, 81 feet To Union street
then with Union street I" the beginning, together
with all streets, lanes, uleys, 81 appurtcnant To
the same
TERMS As the deed of trust provides that the
sale shall be made ION such terms IA az the time
Of sale may be advisable" the terms al sale will
be as follows, Whine tenth "t the purchase
money to be paid in cash, Immediately upon the
sale the balance in three equal instruments, At d,
T. aud i months from the day at sale; the de
terred payments to bear interest and To be secured
nv the bonds Of the purchaser and retention of the
title of the property until all said payments are
made, and the property to he resuld at the purcha-
ser's risk upon failure 10 conn ply with any of the
terms Of sale. W. ARTHUR TAYLOR,
~ 2O-eots Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05

The SHOE TRADE OF BosToS-Ihe shoe bus'-
ness in Boston was very active last week, the mum
Der of purchasers from abroad increasing. There
is no Improvement in prices, and while IT Is evi-
dent that the business this is 10 no large the
profits 10 the manufacturers will be small The
Shipping List says the amount OF goods shipped
has again been very large, greatly exceeding that
Of any prevous week in the history OF the trade.
and embracing l2,2O9 cases by water, and ls'eiS
by railroad-in all ISIS casos-and tor the tw"
w.rks mast include %, 49y cases.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.

ALEXANDRIA FEMALE SEMINARY.
FJNHE TWELFTH ANNUAL SESSION OF
this Institution for Boarding and Day Schc-
lars, will commence ON the 18th of next month,
(Septcmber.)
Every effort will he made to continue the School
worthy of that liberal support which 1t has hith
erto received Such changes and improvements
"a observation and experience have shown To be
necessary, will be introduced
Lectures, fully illustrated, will he regularly de-
livercd as heretofore, upon Natural Philosophy,
Chemistry, and Astronomy.
Those who design To send their daughters dur
ing the approaching session. will please inform the
Principal at rs early day rs possible. as no seats
will be considered engaged unless by special re
Circulars, giving full information will be fur
nished to any who may desire them.
Sth mo 2-d3w JAMES 5. HALLOW Eli.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05

CADLEKS' HAIR.
y PLASTEKEKS' HAIR.
UPHOLSTEkERS' HAIR,
South American BEERS HAIR,
for Saddlers usp,
No. | PLASrERERS' HAIR.
HOG and CATTLE HAIR.
In quantities to suit,
JOHN r. ELVAES L CO.,
500 Pa. av., south side, bet. 9Th and lOh SIS.
Washing fnn. aug A-enIt
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sas ksss.sEA -
CANAL MERGE.

ARRIVED, August 4.
Boat A. stanhope, to American Coal Co.
Boats Homecoming and Pilgrim, to /. j. Me
haffey.
Boat Il. j. Mehaffey, to Fr"sthnrg Coal Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE,
AZ IL nEI AW AL


rINHE next annual session will begin On Monday,
Il September 9TH.
FACULTY.
Rev. JOHN WILSON, A. NJ, President, Pro
lessor of Moral Philosophy aud Natural Science.
Rev STEARNS PATTERSON. A. NJ. Proies-
sor OF Ancient Language aud Bellies Letters.
Mr.. CHARLES GROBE, Professor ul lnstru-
mental and Vocal Music.
Mons. EUGENE PAULIN. Professor Of Modern
Language Assisted IN all the departments 10y ar
complished female teachers.
Thorough instruction is given III all The a'einI
and ornamental branches. There ARE ~" dradha-
ting courses the Classical and the English -
Young Ladies completing the studies vi either
course, receive Diplomas.
ENrtNsES.
Board aud Tuition i'll either course per year, sl56.
Music, Modern Languages, Painting-eAtra.
For Catalogue, address the President.
Wilmington. Delaware, jy I6-law2m
A PLEASANT SUMNER kESUkT.-BuF-
n FALD GAP HOUSE.-This we'll known
Mountain Retreat. 10 miles west al Staunt"n oi
the Central Railroad, IT. open tor the a"commodn
ton of travellers and visitors. Persons wishing
tn spend the heat "f su'"mer III cool. quiet way.
cannot lind more suitable place III all Virginia.
10 il easy OF accO-r-ihe oi the Central Rai!-
road passing 10y 1t every day. The house l. large
aud convenient surrounded by the most beautiful
mountaiu scenery. Fine Springs oi freeotope,
sulphur. Chaly beuf., and Ahu wa'eT convenient.
Elliot Knob, the higae-t mountain III Virginia rs
yi-ited by hundsvJ, from thi- place
A rnud TEN PIN ALLEY, With good arie'.
(su wBIsKE,, ) aud every attention su ihe comfort
B uf visitors.
Board per week 81; per month SO; children aud
servant. half price.
Post Office, Swoope's Depot, Augusta Co., Va.
y. HERRING, Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05
STONE FRUIT JARS.

ALEXANDRIA MANUFACTURE.
A LARGE stock on hand OF all sizes, htted with
"A corks and cement, which can he herme'''a"y
SaS In the safest and best manner for preserving
itIfor sale at very Tow prices, at the Parrf"f
NO J.. 30 10 .as, B. C. MILBVRS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05

NOISY CREEK ACADEMY, Augusta Co, Va
TIME next annual session of this Academy VIII
j commence the first Monday IN September
NEXT and close the 2jth of June, 1850. The
school is designed to he preparatory to the Uni
y.rsity of Virginia All the teachers are graduates
of that Institution.
TERxs.--Board aud tuition, including every
thing. $500
For particulars, see catalogues.
Address, Messy Creek, Va,
10 o0--eot0eti Il. J. WHITE, Principal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, VARIETY
II GOODS, SEGARS, TWO PATENT RE-
PERPETRATORS. HORSE pow Err, ROCkA-
WAY CARRIAGE, 6c.--Will Ice sid ut Public
Auction. o" Sut"rd"g m"rn'"y meet. on NIT, "
o'ck,rk, at No. IS King STREET, variety ct hoods
ia the above line.
Parties having good TO dispose "i, will apply as
above Terms cash.
aug st JOHN I. CREIGHTON, Anct
DUBLIC SALE.-WiIl he s"ld S"mi"y
| worping. az 10 "'ci"rk, at the store occupied
by A. : Robinson. u variety of articles. such "a
CLOTHS, MARSElLLES NESrlNGS, STOCKS,
SUSPENDERS, &c. Terms cash on delivery.
aug .-3ts JOS. PADGETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05

DRorcHr-We regret to learn that "A severe
and protracted drought is prevailing in the
fine agricultural region extending from Rua-
noke county to the North Carolina line i'll
Pittsylyani:l, and over into North Carolina.
This district embraces the finest tobacco
growing lands III the two States. That crop
will be seriously injured. Corn too is suffer
ing greatly.-Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05

A letter in the Warrenton Wing, from the
Rockbridge Alum Springs says, "u"v, Floyd
was hers week or two since but he has
gone to the Hot Springs. His health is very
delicate and his friends think he is in de-
cline. Mr.. Letcher has gone to the White
Sulphur. His health is no better. am
told that Mr.. Letcher says that if Seward, az
any other Black Republican is elected Presl-
dent, he will at once take possession OF Old
Point and raise the flag of dissolution" We
think there must be some mistake about this.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-05

The Watermelons and Peaches, br"ug Int to
market, thus far have been generally Of an
inferior ounlty.