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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
BALTIMORE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.

ForNpKp 1852. CHARTERED 1854.
CORNER OF BALTIMORE AND CHARLES STS.
BALTIMORE, Nib.
The Largest and most H"ynmtiy Furnished COM
m,rc;oi t"ii.y. ~ hr i"jisd NHtes
EVERY YOUNG MAN should write immedi
atcly for of those large and beautifully orna-
mcntcd Circulars representing the exterior and in
terror view of the
BALTIMURE COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
PcnmanshiI. &C., which will l.. s,nt lay return mail
free oi charge, with Catalogue containing list of
Students, terms of Tuition, opinions oi the Press
ON our new system OF Book Keeping, etc.
+. X. LOSIER, Principal Lecturer on the Science
of Accounts, Business. Cu-t"m.. &c.
j. VI. PHILLIPS. Professor Of Book Keeping ani
Commercial Calculations
II. H. DAVIES. Associate Prof. of Book Keeping.
y. e. JOHNSON, Professor of PenmanShip.
:. 7. WILLIAMS. Esp, Mercantile. Law.
REy. T.. \. REESE. u. d., Commercial Ethics
TRUSTEES.
Hon. John T. Kennedy, Hon. Joshua Nansant,
Hon. Thomas Swami. Vim. H. keighler, cs,l.,
Jacob Trust. esq, Vim. knnbe. esq.
The time usually required to complete the full
Course. from to ~ weeks.
A DIPLOMA il awarded to all Graduates.
Large Circulars and Catalogues, stating terms,
&C., sent hy mail free of charge. Address
T.. X. LOSlER, Baltimore. Nd.
al Iy
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FOR RENT.

h FOR RENT.-The large brick WARE
.i.U Hot SE. on Union street, second door from
Prince. lately occupied by Hill, Brown & Partlow;
possession given Immediately. Also,
IT. The brick WAREHOUSE, south side of
E1l Prince street. orc door west of Union. Apply
To- feb 9--cotfl SAMt Ell MILLER.
TT" FOR RENT.-The three -strrcd WARE
EM HOUSE. corner of Prince and Union streets
at present occupied by Messrs. Hill. Brown Part
low. Possession given ON 18th OF February.
The WAREHOUSE on Prince street, fsw
I doors east Of Union street, ut present occupied
~ MesSrS. Ford 4 Wirklifie. Possession given On
lst of February
GTHt The new four -storied WAREHOUSE, on
EiT east side of nion street, two d"ors south Of
Prlnre street corner of alley.
~ The WAREHOUSE on the wharf, immodi
I'D utely ca-t "t the last named. Apply 10
i,n Iu-tf FOWLE L co.
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GREEN'S MANSION HOUSE,

CORNER OF CAMERON A>p FAIRFAX SITS.
YNUIS well known and POPULAR HOTEL.
i having undergone THORGtGH REN0FA-
TION and WISHING. is now open, with
everything complete. for the convenience and ae-
communication at BuARDERS and TRAVELLERS.
.z.ts- The Proprietor hns secured the services ot
GEORGE l.. STEWART and SAMUEL +.
GREGORY. under whU.. joint management N"
pau. will be spared to sustain the reputation o!
The UOUSE a. a FIRST CLASS HOTEL in
every respect. JAMES "hEEN.
Alexandria February !. ls39-dE
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Winter Arrangements. 1859
~ ..Is:..,
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY

AUAmo EAI NEOo VUWI AN
INVITE the attention Of the public to the tacil
i ties afforded by this Company for the quick and
safe conveyance OF Specie, Bank Notes, valuable
packages heavy and bulky freight, dc.
EXPRESSES for the East. to Baltimore, Pha
delphia New York, Boston Providence, Hartford,
&c, leave our Office daily. st llt oclsck. A. VI.
EXPRESSES for the South {" Richmond, cred
erirksburg, Petersburg Lynrhhurg. and for points
in North Carolina, South Carolina Georgia, Ala
balna, and Tennessee. leave daily, at ll!. A. NJ.
Our EXPRESSES are always accompanied 10y
careful and trustworthy messengers. and the public
can rely upon all business entrusted to US being
done with safety. punrtuality, and despatch.
RArEs-From Baltimore. 81 cents per 100 bs
from Phadelphia, 81; from New York. $50.
le4s- No packages of goods taken 10y weight, un-
less weighing over 200 lbs.
ian o0-tf L. W. FALLS, Agent.
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.n-~u NOTICE-The Steamer COLUA-
= fsAtr II.rn hnY IN "

,T-~", NOTiCE.-The Steamer COLUM-
tsgs4 sBIA, Capt. James Harper. having
boon thoroughly repaired and improved. will re
'ano her trips between Baltimore aud this place,
'ra'ing Batimorc. on Saturday. 18th instant. at 5
"'Iocs aud returning, leave this place, on the toi-
lowing Wednesday. at !, 4. NJ.
WHEAT 4 BRO, Agents.
y B. The freight on merchandise for the differ
1n' landings the river, will invariably he requir-
ed i'll sivance. NH Is
rT~p N0TICE.--The steamer JiHES
stsrss4scC having resumed her route on
,ne Potomac River. will leave Washington on
l'E>DAlS aud FRIDAYS. at 6. A. NJ. Return
ing, will leave Curroman on WEDNESDAYS ana
At' RDAiS, stopping at all the regular Land
'"s' gong aud returning.
LUCIEY S. PAGE. Proprietor.
NArH Rorsu A,.nt NH lU--tf
..iSss EXPRESS STEAM LINE fOk
Sk6SPIIlLADELPHIA AND NEW fORk;
- The Propeller J. JEROME. Capt. Jerome, will
'sa'e Pier opposite No. South Wharves, on Thurs
aAy, Eth inst. at o'clock. y. NJ.
"o"is from Nav York for this place come ddity
!" Philadelphia, thence by Express Steam Line u
'h's place. leaving every Thursday. Through Bill:
o' Lading signed in New York.
wM. II. FOwLE SON,
No. {. South Whsrves
u. COOPER. No. Is North Whsrves, Agents IN
Philadelphia tr
ii. IL. TAYLOR 4 CO.. No. Is West street
Agents IN New York, NH Il
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

TTORNEy 4 Ia ,--A'r"""''i'. J."
.E,:' Office on Royal street, lately occupied T.!
4. & &. f.. Stuart. ap p2'-ti
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TEAS, LIQUORS, AND TOBACCO.

RlNEtLhl, HAMi ioN Va
A RE row receiving rom n.au o','"'' '''s
"A sIoCA or ~ .,,rp,
The hrst ihs'aiihen' t., .n''. - ,,r.
toan Inspection "l "n'n ~! NV RI,
"e are "",y eAP','"e "' F""!
Of er'Ig g'""t az" "r|Ttt"'", ,,,pr,N E. IN
mh j ''EIr.' l : " VII ~ y
Cd DOYAL WINDSOR" BlTTERS and "k rs
III SOT, Indispensable 1" Bars, ana h'"A' 'A-
cellent Tonics. for sale hy
feb - KlD"tLi' hAMr '"N W.
WYE HAVE in stare, a few barrels Of OLD
w PEACH BRANDY, which we guarantee
,,ss for sal, low.
sb RIDGEIN, HAMPTON 4 co.
&C ,ur,.
w nTn nnnr Surppy nnl MADEIRA
w vAD iVhi'
in 3s RIDGELI, HAMPTON 4 co.
DJDGELY. HAMPTON 4 CO.. offer for salc
IL, CoOKING WINE, "f every description.
fab
,,u,,,u ,pppv
ME OFFER f"h ~, Sh.h -;'. ~" ,,.i;,r
w AND biaEh nEA'; ,'MmTn% ~ s"rS''U' a| "n
iep IL w 80
DIDGELY, HAMPTON 4 CO.. keep constantly
II ON hand large supply of the most popular
brands of CHAMPA"Nh VINE '" !"
pnnTS AND SHOES
FINHE CASH SYSTEM Apof FL III SUI,
i scribcr having tried the 'Fe"o HS,."', 'n.
~. CJSH pripriple. I'm future and from this
,he -" =, ,,t;n,o 4, l., business uron this
principle. In bidding neu to the "la syF,tn ns
would return his thanks =" MS 'ust'"s' w. ;~
fav"rs, and hopes by stree attention" anu :; unnr
ducemen's a. he may "h'r' ',n,,S ~ S""t + SMITH
tue new
c,,,1cs IN. entire stock
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Ju11us DIENELT-pENTIsT

Obio,, Ii Washington st.. North y Hi"g. East Stde,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
OFFERS his Professional services to those dc,ir-
~ ing them. Particular attention paid TO tho in
,,r,ion of ARTIFICIAL TEETH. nov 5-ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

BRUSHES BRUSHES! BRUsHEs!!!
WhlTE WASH. Window, Soruhhing, and
w other BRUSHES, with which we oh.r great
"as"sments AT our Broom aud Willow Ware Fac
''ry "n Royal street. three doors south OF King st.
apo HERRING l. EVANS.
lLD DOMINION STOCK FOR SALB--Ss
- Shares OF Old Dominion Stock for sale.
jan ~ BURKE J. HH~nRRT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

THAT'S AND CAPS. JOHN T. EVANS has
IL just opened his SPRiNG supply OF HATS
and CAPS, which he warrants cqaal III quaity amt
cheapncss to any to he found IN inns Sec'i"h d,
country. Among his large stock may he found
SOFT HATS, OF entirely new styles; PANAMA
and STRAW. III great variety; together with
CAPS of all styles aud prices. He ais" mnnuiac-
lures MOLESKIN HATS. which cannot he sur
rassed in the luitcd States. lie asks call 1T the
old stand No so KING STREET. NH -
TNOR CASH.-Wc are selling our best - Hat
/ for 81, aud guarantee it superior t" any Hat
sold in the Credit Houses for 81.
JOHN ARNOLD.
Phenix Hall Hat and Cap Store.
p. S.-A most beautiful assortment "i French
Felt Hats CasSmcres. Childrcns' Fancy Hats aud
Caps, all of corrcspondingly low prices Call and
examine for yourselves. sep -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

es STORE FOR RENT.-The new three-rtory
III BRICK STORE, ou the north side of King
street. recently occupied hy Ge"rge K. Blackjack,
II. an Auction aud Dry Goods Store, is for rent.
The situation of this property is in the business
part of the city. and its complete arrangements for
any kind of mercantile business. renders it very
desirable. Apply next door, to II L LIST 4 CO., or
j. a. MILBl RA, corner of King and Washington
streets NH est
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
NEW ENGLAND NJ. LIFE INSURANCE G.
Rnstnu.

NEW ENGLAND M. LIE lNSUhANCE w.,
Boston
ACCrMrLArEu FuNp, S1,395, ,622.
Will receive applications, and issue policies upon
rs favorable terms. as other responsible Companies
NH lS-,lfm
TINHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
/ ALEXANDRIA. continues (" insure against
Fire generally in Town and Country us heretofore,
on the most reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
A>TuoNY y. COVER President.
William Gregory Edward :. li"ugh,
Erl.rt .In,uirson, James \. Smith.
Thomas X. Keith, Robert Il. i"lctt,
William H. Fuwlc Thomas Mccormick,
John II. Ercnt, ID. H. smith,
John Il. baingcrfcld.
E,.' Office hours from y to aud from y to "a
o'clock. {. W. NATThEH. Secretary.
Office on King street. near -. Asnph.
nov l0--,iiy
TINlIE "PUTuMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
/ OF ALEXANDRIA," oilers II reliable insur
auc. Tor such Fire ani Marine risks sas the, may
c,iy, NJ their ufirr. Ne. II, Fairfax street.
BOiRD or DIEECTORS
Prcsdcnt.--D. Bow SuITH.
Robert 5. Ashhy, VIM. \. McVeigh,
Fl. Lee, \. Boush.
Il B,rtou Lewis Mckenzie.
feb bI2- tt F.. B. POWELL, Secretary.
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WILLIAM I HIGn0N,

Il l24 King street. III orders in Hot Sc, SIGN,
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. promptly Mt
tended to. Orders from the country particularly
requested. feb i'-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
ARRANGEMENT 1859.
HOURS OF DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS
1.-TWO GEORGE PAGE and .T~A
.sS THOS. COLLYER. rl-Ssssisssf7as

t-x&ss-sas TH0S. C0LLYER.
From Washington Steamer GEORGE PAGE
-ato. .. aud II. u. m, l2i. 3, 5. and 81 P. IN.
From Washington Steamer THOS. CohLiEk
at ). 10. n m.. II, M. 2, 1, aud b. p. IN.
FROM Alexandria GEORGE PAHk-
al 8, :. TO- II. w.. III ~, Il, 4, and - p. III.
From A">,uiria Steamer TllOS. COLL1 Elk
- 9. II u. H.. |. 5, and p. m, except Tues
la and Friday mornings. when the CoLLl hh
Will run her regular trips to MOUNT VERNON,
s,acr~totorc. and omit her trips between Washing
ton aud Alexandria from u. m, to p. M. only.
rnc -. II. ~ ILL.,. and 2i p. IN. boats from Alex
aaiu connect with the trains of the Baltimore ana
uhl" Railroad for the North and West
The 81 a. III. and Il p. boats from Washing
Ion connect with the trains of the Orange and Al
rNaudria Railroad for the South aud South West.
An Is II
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WASHINGTON & co
NAVY & HARMON,

DAVY HARMON,
TROCERS-DEALERS IN rORN NEAL,
" CORN. oars, BALE HA J, and all kinds
of .HiLL- FEED. corner OF Prince and Royal sI-.,
Alexandria Va ap l9-dly
THOMAS PERRY,
Commission Merchant, No. 5, Janney's Wharf,
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
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C. G. BRADLEY Y,

&C. BRADLEY,
CABINET, CHAIR 4 SOFA AMANUFACTuRER
Corner 81 King d AHredsts., Aisro""r'n, Va.
LAS constantly on hand, and oilers I" the pub
i lie, AN excellent assortment of Cabinet Ware,
Sofas und Chairs of every variety, and on the lows
est terms which, for durability and finish. cannot
he surpassed. mn 4-IE
WASHINGTON & CO.,
Grocery, Liquor, and Commission Merchants,
No. II, UsIOS STREET.
ALEX ANDRIA, VA.
feb 81
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Gss- Discorsred at Lat. -tsa
| CERTAIN CURE for C0RNs and BUNI0NS

A CERTAIN CUhE for COhNs ana boNiONo
A LII PERSONS AFFECTED WITH THESE
n PAINFUL HXCRESENCEs, can effect per
feet CTRES, without the aid of surgeon or the
knife. by using SANF0RD'S CORN PLASrBRs.
CORNS, DO. BUNlONS, DO.
Sent by mail, postage paid, to any part Of tho
country, ON receipt Of $l.0O. Address
DR. s. J. SANFORD, 2Il Dock ST.,
ap I2-dlm or Box 76l p. O.. Philadelphia.
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD

-. -. NC. =
~ ~ ID =. iii....;.:E.
PASSENGERS for this Road will leave the
i Alexandria Station in tho Orange Train at
49, A. NJ, daily SUNDAYS cXcepted)
The Trains will leave Mount jackson at T:l2,
A. NJ arrive at Mount Jackson NJ lbs. j. VI.
NH Eff EDWARD GREEN. Treasurer.
1859 Winter Arrangements. 1859.
.... ,,sxz rxr....-:.r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
& WASHINGTON RAILROAD
~ iS - .s:s.....::,s.t $500:

ON AND AFTER THIS DAY. Sundays eX-
~ cept.d.) the Trains on this Road. with their
Omnbuscs will connect with the Trains arriving
and departing Oh the Orange road. and the Wash
iugton Branch of the Baltimore Road.
Passengers will leave Alexandria for Washing
ton, in the Cars. at the following hours :j:i3 :,
a:lo. 1910, ll:10 and 1910. A. NJ, las, $40,
4:l0. $40. 6:l0, and 7:lN y. VI.
Passengers from Washington to Alexandria, will
take the Omnibuses at the Office of the Company.
as follows %, 7:J0, 9. 10, II, and T. A. NJ l:3o.
5, 4. ). &, and I. 7. NJ.
On SUNDAYS. the hours will be: Leave AleNan
dria ut 9:lO 1910 and ll:lO, A. NJ l:lj. 3:0 49,
$40. G:iO, and 1:lO. =. NJ.
Leave Washington at .. 10. II, A. NJ l:3O, ), 4,
8, t. and !. I. VI.
ap l3--tf JOB CORSON, Supt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
PHILLIP H. HOOFF

PHILIP H. H00FF,
FLOUE, GRAIN, ANDGKOIERI MERCHANT
M,ropi,.io, Virginia.
HAS removed to No. - S"rrn "f Prince. ANl
III uv rvioS STREET. Particular attention will
be- given to all crnsignmcnts of Produce. Plaster
Sail. and Grrcerics furnished a; current rates.
in ~
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ORANGE & ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD.
@ I rss.;stssl .,:s...a

FJNHE TRAIN leaves Alexandria daily, at 4!
i o'clork 4. NJ. for Gord"ns,lc connecting
with the Trains ON the Virginia Central Railroad
for Richmond and the West and with the Trains
on the Manassas Gap Railroad, for Woodstock and
intermediate points.
The Train leaves daily. Sunday night excepted.
ut "a o'clock, p. NJ. for Richmond, New Orleans,
Memphis. and intermediate points.
Through Tickets ut the Railroad Station.
The Trains leave Gorion>vle daily at 1880, A.
NJ, and 1915 p. NJ, arriving AT Alexandria AT l.3O
T. NJ, and $50 a. VI.
No Night Train on Sunday
AID Eff J. r NICkLIN. Ticket Agcnt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

ATER COOLERS AM APPROPRIATIONS.
w i have endenyor Ia obtain for my sales
this season. THE BEST WATER COOLERS and
KEFKIGERATUES which could be had. Please
see them On hand several Refrigerators of old
STYLES. which are offered at cost
nm - JOHN OGDEN
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ROBINSON & PAYNE
JOHN MARSHALL.

IROCERS. COMMISSION AND FORWARD.
" ING MERCHANTS, Prime" Street hmJ
iI'.,,,,;.:o l., oct S-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

&.-k TWO STORES AND DWELLINGS FOR
-EEia RENT.-The houses ON Royal street, one Of
nlcn lately occupied by John 7. Creighton as
Hardware store, aro for rent. and immediate pos
session given. For Price and nther particulars,
uprly To- JAMES ROACH.
ian diff
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THOMAS PERRY
------ ------""--lI|------"
DIR. HAROLD sNOWDEN

DR.. HAROLD sNOWDEN
OFFERS his Professional Services to the citi-
" zens of Alexandria aud vicinity. Office No.
1. North Pitt street. nov u
DANIEL CAWO0D,
JNLOrR AND GRAIN FACTOR. l"SG WHARF,
Il opposite Pioneer Mills Alexandria, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
VERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
v aEGARS CHEWING TOBACCO. &c Thn

VERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
Y sEGARs, CHEWING TOBACCO, &c.---Ths
subscriber has lately received large addition to
his stock and is quite confident that he can plesse
the taste of almost any one wanting articles in his
line. He names in part, some very hne havana
SEGARS, out of the same lot that President Buch
snan smokes; very superior CHE WING TOBAC
%. of various brands; genuine Turkish SuOh
LSG TOBACTO; PIPES and STEMS, in great
variety, ac. For sale, wholesale and retail.
CHARLES y. SHAW,
jan 24-tf N. +. cor. OF King Fairfax SITS.
~ WHEELER, Agent, No. 81 LounIANA AVE
IL. SuE, OPPOSITE CESrEE Market, WASHING
Ton CRY, offers for sale at lowest cash prices
Bar Iron, Sheet Iron, Steel,
Tin, Zine, Bar and Sheet Load,
B,nden's Patent Horse Shoes, and general
assortment Of HARDWARE, BUILDING MATE
RAILS, and TOOLS
Washing gton. feb ll-eO3m
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MAGNIFICENT SCHEM L
APPROXIMATIONS PRIZE.

5.lsj Prizes amounting t"................S".o,o
Whole Tickets Slo Halves So Quarters f:3.
5ni,- A Circular showing the plan of the Lotto
rcs " ill DC sent To amy dosir"us Of receiving It,
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the lol-
lowing rates, which is the risk.
Certificate. ot Package 10 Whole Tickets....sso
10 Quarter g ~
10 Eighth % ...... lO
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INSURANCE. AGENCY

JAMES $. ROGERS. al VIZ. H. FomIr & Son''
NJ. !. S"nik WharrCs. tg'm for
A LBEMARLE INSURANCE COMPANY.
n CHARLOTTESVILLE. VIRGINIA
CASH CArIrAL AND SrRrLrs. $l91, ,659 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

GIRARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Of
Philadelphia.
CAsH CAPITAL AND SURPLUS. S284, 1918
CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, New
Haven, Connecticut.
CASH CAPITAL ANp SrErLrs, $685. sos.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

lls HI GREGORY 100
HAS JUST RECEIVED full assortment oi
IL HOUSE-Fu FINISHING GOODS, such rs
Tubs, Baskets, Brooms, Toilet Sets, Austins Ice
Cream Freezer, Old Dominion Coffee Pots, Knife
Boxes. Square and Globe Lanterns, Brushes, Fea-
ther busters &c, At lis and l20 King It. NH ~
DEESE'S MANIP L LA TED GCANo-
N KNOX d BRO TIER, Sole Agents for Al
exandria. have on hand full supply Of this valu,
able. and well tested Guano, for sale at Agents
rates NH lg-2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

EMOvAL-ws have removed to the Ware
~ house, No. 4, South Wharves, long known as
Janney's, and are prepared to receive and forward
foods Of all descriptions, 10 any point al moderate
rates. NH WIN. II. POWLE SON
lust RECEIVED fine lot sf PINE APPLES,
81 to-day. For sale at C. SCHAPRR'S,
apl9 No. 3. north Fairfax st.
yJ,HE PATENT DOUBLE ICE PITCHER, in
Britannia and Silver plated, for ssleby
.,p7 JOHN OGDEN.
Wool PURCHASED at the highest cash
w prices, by
Ian HILL. BROWN. 4 PARTLOW.
A LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent STOCK,
n Registered and Coupon, for sale BY
dec 30-H CORSk BROTHERS.,
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FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, &c.

HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE CoMrA-
ii Ny. HARTFORD, Co>N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

WE ARE Just in receipt ot few casks Of pure
w OLD PORT. SHERRY, and MADEIRA
WINES which offer for sale.
;.n 26 RIDGELI. HAMPTON co.
nIDGELY. HAMPTON 4 CO.. offer for sal"
IL COOKING WINE, 81 every description.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

II. W. Thomas. Prcs't. DIR. K II. Stabler, IRE ar.
T. B. Robert son. " Prcst Vim. Wright Secretary.
JAS. r. CLOSE, Actuary i General Agent.
NH q rHlIY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

WE OFFER FOR SALE FRESH GREEN
w AND BLACK TEAS "t superior qualty.
feb IL RIDGELl. HAMPTON II co.
DIDGELY, HAMPTON 4 CO.. keep pconStsntly
IL ON hand II large supply of the most popular
brand. of CHAMPAGNE WINE. feb IL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06

~ IENTuCKY Blue GRASS.-JuSt received
II from Kentucky, u superior lot OF pure and
clean Kentucky Blue Grass also, English Lawn
Grass Seed, for sale by
pRAYTON &. MEADE,
NH ~ No. IL, rnriaA-s''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-06
GRAND CONCERT !
Immediately after the conclusion Of the Circus
performance, under tho same Pavilion,

THE SABLE HNRMONIS )
Will give GRAND CONCERT, consisting of New
souss, New Dances, New Burlesques, Comic alties,
&c, &c, by the following well known talented
performers:
CHARLEY LEWIS,
SAML SWEENEY,
+. HARVEY,
G.. HENRY,
ANDY MORRISS,
FRANK SCHULTZE,
Who challenge any similar party TO compete with
them.
ld- REMEMBER THE DAY AND DATE, 50
as not to cUnfound it with any other Company.
my I-.6t
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1859-06-01
Anecdote Of Tom THUMB.

g Gallignsnis's Paris Messengs-. speaking
Of the L'tle g neral" who laieiy ylsisd
thai rifv. tells the following anecdo,e -
him The General har nov attained his
'wen'v-fr year, snd upough 10 mind .
man,"ir :" il bulk less Than baby still.r
II il told o. him that in a recen' angry dis
cu@sion with his mother, in whose favor he
hand previously made his ~ill.'he dame mem
acsd his little person with i.ggi"g unless
he complied with her wishes. But Tom,
notwithstanding confined 70 hold out, until,
finding himself suspended IN msd-sir 10 one
hand. ard the birch ready ~ b. applied in the
other, he rosrsd our o tho top oi his inf n
tine voice, mind what v"u are about. mo-
iher. II you hit me. I'll change my will,
you may depend IN ~" and The birch, % BY
enchantment. frii harmless from the up-lif-
ted hand.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1859-06-01

How many homes are destitute and voit
lcf those observation-disclosures. too. where are
display ec all ne little eewgaws to attract tbs
eye. Of,en have we entered the parIor o
'hose in middle circumstances. where every
stand, side-'sble or shelf Rad upon il soms
weak-minded person's Taste displayed, bot ia
he wsy Of books, not one wrs TO be seen
P'ren's, many Of them having large fsmi'
lice. are likewise beref, Of these valuable
companions, save. 10 many instanres, ths
family Bible. aud The torn and scribblee
sch .oi books Of lhrn children. Did they
only know ihs. BY selecting few or we'll
chosen sss<priment OF books. and from Tins
20 time making additions, . handsome H.
hrary aieht Be iormsd. which shcaId y,
Within The reach Of 81, end that msay VIA
rowing boy might Be kept from The streets
md ram mingiing ~i,h The pernicicus H.
hnenees which invariably must surount
h,m.
Books, 70 On u.piring mind, hsve . charm
. farins,ion that never tires; they take
huld Of thought and enchain son within
their precincts, and BY cult'vs,ing THE ,us,e
i mouIds and sof,ens their very nature. ss
we'll % adding information ct the same
time.
Strange % i may appear. We form On
opinion 1t once Of a family where we see
no books around; il 10 10 Us like garden
where are no ao~ers; . space flied scd
chrked up with weeds; therefore. We say 70
those who are lacking and deficient Of these
invalnsble crnsmeni -.by al mes nc snd with
"ni delay make your selections. for home
without hem is beamIess. . day without Z
sun Il New York Mercury.