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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
LOCAL ITEMS.

Toll, on THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO "a
y,L.-Wc understand that at Il meeting OF the
Board of Directors Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, yesterday. proposition to IN
crease the toll on Coal twenty-five cents per
ton. was voted down by large majority.
MEETING To MAKE PREPARATIONS FOR THE
Cr,rHR,rIoy OF THE TwENTY-SECoND.-lt
will he seen by a notice in this morning :
Gazette, that Il meeting of the Military, Fire
men. and citizens generally. is called to be
held this evening. at the Armory of the
Mount Vernon Guards, for the purpose OF
making suitable arrangements for the cele-
bration IF the Twcnty-Second. 1t is hoped
that there will be a large attendance, and
that in Alexandria, Washington's favorite
city. the day will be appropriately hon"red.
OYSTERS. &C.-Wer received yesterday, from
Mr.. John L. Price, Il mess OF the finest Oys-
tiers we ever saw. They were of an extraor-
binary large size and in flavor most deli
cious Accompanying the Oysters, were a
FRESH PorouAC HERRING, large and lat, and
live HARD CRAB. both taken down the River.
Those who are fond Of good eating, and want
the drlicocies of the season. should call IN
at either of Mr.. Prices saloons, one on Union
street, opposite the Corn Exchange, and the
other under Phenix Hall, at the northwest
corner of King and Royal streets.
ORplx,rrox.-Mr Robert ii. Andrews,
was. on Sunday last, ordained Deacon in the
Catholic Cathedral. Richmond, by the Ri.
Rev. DR.. McGill, Bishop Of the diocese.
Mr.. A. is native cf estmoreland coun-
tv. hut removed TO this place with his father,
the late Rober, p Andrews, at an early age,
and was reared and educated among us. lie
graduated with much distinction AT Prince
ton, in 1855, and will. doubtless, prove IN
accountable addition t. the ministry OF the
church. with which he has connected himself.
ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD
The passengers who passed over this road
i'm the month of January were l3.2l2 IN
number-a very good exhibit. The hours OF
arrival and departure are punctually observ'
ed, and every effort made TO accommodate the
public.
FINANCES OF GEoRGErowN, ID. C.-Thr0ugf
the politeuess Of Mr.. Tcnnry the chairman
of the committee of ways and means, We have
had the privilege of examining the able re-
port laid before the Councils on last Friday
night, and have gathered from il the follow
ing statistical items. suggestions and recon-
mcndations.
The financial condition Of the town. the
committee saws, may be set down as follows:
The present funded debt of the Corpo-
ration is sZJ'', l.uV
Ordered tobc funded, Aug. 81, 1898, Tor
A,ucduct street ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. l.00O.0
Corporaton notes in circulation ......... Is.3OT .0C
Notes exchanged with<C. o. Can"i
~ 5000. OC
Farmers and Mechanics Bank railroad
Jcbt G,9l3.S:
CHS Iamp. and light 3O7.1f
S2gj 299. 6g
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

NrOTICE.-Mr +. G. Henly. agent for the sale
II of GLEASONS PATENT GAS 81 RNERn.
will return TO this city on Thursday, Srd inst, AMI
can be seen at the Marshall House. where he will
remain A short time to enable citizens to pro-
tide themselves with this valuable Invention for
..;,, o.s feb 2--3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

J1OR SkIRTS-Reeds Of all descriptions, light
and black also Brass and Steel Springs, with
covering for the same. on hand. mt
H. u. WHITTINdTON'S,
Cab No. SO. King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

DEATH BY FALLING IL WELL.-A col
ored boy, twelve years of aye, named Rich
ard Jackson, came to his death this morning,
by falling in cistern attached to the United
States Hotel. 1t appears that the boy had
zone T. the pump to draw some water, when
the stone covering the we'll suddenly broke in
two, precipitating the boy to the bottom, and
falling upon him it broke his neck, and killed
him instantly. He was the property Of MIR.
Logan o. Smith. the proprietor Of the hotel
and at his death much regret is expressed by
the family and the guests ut the house. The
jury Of inquest rendered verdict in accor-
dance with the facts in the case. and censure
the using of slates-tone in the construction
Of coverings for wels.-UdSh States NJ yes
tey,jJu UttcrDOOu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

CouNITrEp-James Clemens was arrested
and taken before the Mayor on Wednesday
evening, for committing an assault upon two
colored men on the wharf, aud sent 10 jail TO
await an Indictment by the Grand Jury for
misdemeanor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
WHARF PROPERTY AT TRUSTEES SAL

w By virtue of a deed Of trust from the h'ir
ghany Mining Company, recorded in the "u'' "i
the Clerk Of Alexandria County Court, "n i'r
18th of January 1852 the undersigned. a. Iru..
tees will sell at public auction, on the premise.
on The 9th day Of April, 1859, at - o'"loc6 w. On;
undivided third OF WHARF PROPERTY aud
premises situated and being in the city OF A"N"n
dria Va at or near the outlet lock Of the AI"XHr-
dris Canal the other two-thirdS being owned 10y
the Borden Mining and Frostburg Coal tompani''.
The whole property is that which has been Use
Jointly by the said Companies, and If subject 10 4
yearly rent of three hundred dollars, under L
lease of thirty years, from January lst 1857" II
is also subject to the terms of an agreement be
tween the said Companies. which can be seen ~
application to the Agents OF either OF the above
named Companies in this city.
This property is included in mortgage Ter
800. 900, payable lst Of January, 1871, with 'n-
terest ut per Ct, payable LIST July and lSt Jnn""
~. This mortgage also includes the whole oI 'hn
Mines and Lands of the Allegheny Mining Com
pany in Allegheny County, Md, aud in Offering
the said Mines and Lands, the Trustees have S'il
ulaed that the purchaser shall pay sail mortgage.
So that the property offered shall not be called
OH for any part thereof The terms of sale will te
cash ut the time of sale. Persons DESTROYS 10 cN-
anime the property, can do So on Application to
Capt ". }. B00THE.
EDWARD FRANKS, Trrs,...
SEr0R '''.''.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

mwr The steamer THOMAS tol.ll FIX
Gs;at: runs regularly every TUESDAY and
FRIDAY, to MOUNT VERNON. and the Tomb of
Washington leaving the wharf, at the foot Of 9TH
street, at 81 A. NJ, returning in time to connect
with the early afternoon train for Baltimore
Boat fare IS cts. Coaches leave the hotel mt ~
Al feb 1T
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
French Spoliation Bill.

Most Of the parties interested in the pas
sage of this bill seem Ia despair Of its being
passed by the House this session. Most of
them have already placed tin the category
of unfinished business. to he referred 70 next
~ U,,Yb S,y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04


\vOTICE.-I call the attention of Farmers, and
~ the public generally. TO stock OF
GLUE. BONE DUST, MEATS FOOT OIL, AND
BONE FAT, manufactured by
II. CLEYENGER, AisTamdrio, Virginia,
Which l will sell cheap, for CASH, AS they can
be purchased in any other city. Also.
HIDES. SKINS, AND FURS,
of all kinds. bought here for which the highest
cash price is paid. II. CLEvENGER,
ian lO-coim- M. 3!s, cor of King & West
nRrGS. 6c.--Sulphate Morphine; Nitrate sill
IL yer: Cyamuret Pota>>a; Acid Acetic' lodide
Lead: Salts Tartar; Boncset: American l9inglaes;
Ground Ginger; Tripoli Matches; Pulmonary
Balsam: Rres' Remedy for Piles; James Hair
Tonic: Gum Arabic; Spirits Of Turpcntine; Ethe-
real Oil. aud Alcohol. just received, and for sale
by j. LEADBEATER son,
emo Stahlers Old Stand.
NrOTICR.-W WILLIAM N. OH'LE has this
" day associated with him, his son WILLIAM
H. 70 VIE. .JR.. for the transaction Of general
Commission business in this city, under the firm of
WILLIAM H. FOWLE f SOW Office tor the
present ut Nos. 81 and 81 King street.
jan l--3awlm
NJ 0TICE-All those wishing TO buy bargains
N in Dry. Fancy. and Millinery GOODS, Fur.,
Hosiery. Gloves &C., are requested to call and ex
anime our stock, which selling OF mt greatly
reduced prices 10 make room for Spring stock.
feb s. 4 W. MElRNBERG, Sarepta Hall.
DTRNET'S COCOAlNE.-Preparel from Co
ID Goa MT Oil. for preserving and identifying
the Hair. and Burncts kalliston, Tor removing
dandruii, scuri Sc. For sale by
j. A. MILBURN, Apothecary,
f'' ~ H. corner Oh N'"s anu " ~" ~. ''''
I OST-Seyera weeks since a POCKET BOOK,
i containing notes and accounts due d. >.
Blackjack. liberal reward will he paul, on hI-
phrnti"n. for it, return 10
go; ., o,'",
~" - '---.---------. --.--------.---
INLOUR.
i ~ bhls. Jonathan Ewrrs Family
- "MeIchs
~ :. -" s,,,.rGns e,r sal. hv
3D.. r. nKEWJS
ia" : GU"
L'lSll.-
~ :.
a :. ,.wive.
IN :. E,.tpor, U.rrinos for snl. low hy
ian >" y soa r"''l''' "F'''" r. A. BREWIS.
p1ucwoon rEMALE SCHOOL
T,.v covv,>c,s FrnRr,pr l,r.
,,up NJ -, nnriI, !. limited +, Ten. For
further particular. address
J. A. MlLLlGAN. Auburn:
Jan ls-""lm '""9u'e' ""un's. a.
rupHoIDEKIN,: Braid and silk: French
Il, Worl;rg and TiJa Cotton: Velvet Ribbons
Puthng ana TUCK 'nm"': Hp""l luton: "cn's'
silk and Cotton liandSerrh'"iS: 'rot"het Needles;
Walking Canes: and variety OF other articles, just
received at feh :. {. {. BERRY :. - King -.
DIX mcGUlhE,
OFFERS his Professional services 10 the Cit
" ZcnS Of Alexandria and the vicinity. Office al
p,;n al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

CoOpER'S SHRED ISlNGLAss. in two ounce
u papers. very convenient size. for sale ny
PEEL, STEVENS i CO.,
sh4 Corner of King and Alfred streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

A RNICA PLASTERS: Jaynes' Carminative
"A Lyons Kathalron; Henry MagncSia: Fahnes-
tock's Vcrmifuge; Ayers Cherry Pectoral; Precipi
tated Carbonate of Iren; Wistars l.o.enges. Just
received and for sale by
JAS. ENTWlSLE JR.. Apothecary.
f.b4 ~ King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

u AISINS-2J boxes Bunch Raisins, this day
IL landing from Schr. Arctic, and for sale by
GRAY, MILLER / CO.,
ian 10 corner of King and Water ste.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

By SAMUEL J. McCORMICk-Au'rl"NL
HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE! virtnr Of
III decree Of the Circuit Court of Alexandra
County, rendered at its February term, lsJi N
the suit Of Mary Ann Cowman, guardian. g.. -.
Charles II. Cowman, ct al. The undersigned. 81,
Commissioner, will offer at public sale in front 90,
the Mayors Office, in the city of Alexandra. Va,
on Thursday, the Path day Of February. 1852,
at IL o'clock, A. n, the following property.
LOT OF GR0UUD, in the said city OF A.rN
anlra. on the north side of King street. between
Patrick and Henry streets, fronting Oh King ,u"'
81 feet with the use Of side alley, and IN trlih
Ia 100 feet to an alley II feet wide, on winch
-G::4 lot there is good two-story BRICK DIV tL-
LING HOUSE.
Terms of Sale-One- tenth of the purchasr III
new 10 be paid in cash, aud the residue thereof n
three equal instruments at q, -, and i month.
from the day of sale, secured by the bonds Of iir
purchaser, with good security. bearing interest
from the day of sale, and the title rct"in'" anti
the purchase money is fully paid.
ion pi-I,wit W C. lEATON, Comm D..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

: HHDS NEW CROP y. .. SUGAR. just re-
y cciycd aud for sale by
J. Fl. MCVEIGH 4 son,
deco5 Prince Street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
AUCTION SALES.

TNRUSTEES SALE OF L0uD0UN LAND
Bv virtue Of deed of trust, executed hy cum
hcrland George 0rrison to me, for purposes therein
mentioned. dated lst of January, 1857. and Of rc-
cord in the Clerks Office of the County Court -
Loudoun will sell i'll front of the CoGrt-H"a,' at
public auction, or Tas'day, me I'm arg =, - =
Isj9, Court day.) the TRACT Of LAND. mon
which the said Orrison now resides. lynn ~ saul
County Oh the Potomac river. adjoining the iAn4 B
Of 4. II. Rogers. Elijah White, W. ;. ray "H"
others, and containing about liz ACRES.
SA This tract mas upon it good two sioI!
Esa DwELLlNG-H OUS Corn House. E!a'h
stnith Shop, Stable, and other out-buiidings' an"
from il. fertile soil, fine timber. and close proym
" 10 the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. and Eaia'
more and Ohio Railroad, is very desrabl" Properi! &.
TrRus-One third cash, one third ia t"e.N'.
and the other third in eighteen months rom ~
day of sale--the purchaser To give bonds with u
proved security for the deferred payment. h'''n5
interest from that date. The title To sand Ian" ~
believed to be good, and will be retained ~. 'h'
purchase money is all paid.
ARTH. l.. ROGERS. Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

CALT PETRE, warranted ehe'"''a"' f~'
- ceived and for sale by su Hall
feb Ii. Iooh "a 80 1'--N---------
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

TREAT ATTKAVTIUN !-bh AN q AUhNo
" being DESTROYS of making room Tor their
SPRING PURCHASES. have determined to ofer
their large aud elegant assortment oil On
GOODS at cost for Cash until the lSt day Of
March next. As unusual bargains may be expect
Ell, they respectfully call the attention Of buyers
TO examine the goods before purchasing elsewhere
feb 1--l2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

DROWN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHEs, 5" high
Is ~ recommended for all diseases OF the throat
Se.. received. and for sale by -,
GO VI. COOK L co. Sarepta Hail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
RINGwooD FEMALE SCHOOL.

TERN roMMEScLS FEBRUARY l>l.
TINHE number Of pupils Is limited t" ten. For
/ further particulars. address
j. A. MlLLIGAN. Auburn.
i.u IS-,olm FHuYuicr County. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

TINO Mrs Maria Buttoph and Mr.. Dorsey Gard
ner.-You are hereby notified. that the above
declaration will he filed in the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court Of Alexandria County, on the first OF
the rule days, to he held for the month of March,
1859, viz: on Monday, the eth day of March, 1889.
LAWRENCE Il. TAYLOR.
Seb 1-layiw Plaintiffs Attorney
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

T1OR RENT.-The second floor. with Con'e-
nient Counting Room thereon, in middle " are
house. on Twins Wharf - ..oS
feb i-eo3t H. "lhS'-|
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

HORSE POWER. ROCKAwAYS. PLOUGH
CASTINGS.--Will be- sold great bargain,
two Rockaways, (ncw,j one Horse Power, and
LOT OF Minor & Horton Plough Castings. Of all
si1e.. No. 50, King street.
ian - JOHN r. CREIGHTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

NOTICE. WILLIAM H. 70 VILE has this
~ day associated with him, his son william
H. 70 VIE. JR. for the transaction OF general
Commission business in this city, under the firm OF
WILLIAM H. FOWLE # sou. Office Tor the
present at Nos. 81 and 81 King street.
I'M 1 I'M, I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

1yn HICKORY WOOD. for sale by the
load. by KINCHELoE 4 BRUlN.
jan IL -.
FOLD DOMINION STOCK FOX eAhh
4 shares of Old Dominion Stock ior saiT
" Su'' BCRKE HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

IRVING LITERARY SocIETY.-This society,
composed of number Of the youths OF this
CITY, held its annual meeting on Wednesday
night. when the following officers were elect
ed 10 serve for the ensuing year:
President, W. W. Larkin: Vice President,
George TAYLOR: Secretary, W. W. thinner
man: Assistant Secretary W. |. Paul; Trea-
surer. W. Cotton; Librarian, W. +. IL. Cla-
re,t: Seargent-at-irm {. ii. Wilmington.
The Society was organized four years since,
and is in most hourishing condition. and
has exerted "a beneficial influence. 1t has
handsome library, stored with useful books,
and the contributions To it are steadily IN
creasing. Subjects of general interest are
debated at the room Of the Society once each
week
The Jury. in the case of Lieberman as.
Wilson. tried in the Circuit Court OF Wash
inptop. have returned verdict for the deten-
dant.
Mr.. Geo. Page, of Washington, has invent
cd machine for cutting and splitting fire
wood, which is highly commended.
The STEAMER GEORGE PAGE. When We
went over to Washington on this boat, on
Friday last. we had an opportunity ofwitness-
ing the extent to which the Improvements IN
her had been carried. and really had not ex-
pected to find them so general and thorough:
The truth is. she has been 50 remoddled anu
transformed that We even thought she had
been enlarged until we were told otherwise.
Admirable taste, too, has been displayed in
her repairs and Encouragement. She has
now resumed her regular trips between Alex
andria and Washington, carrying the through
passengers going North and South, and the
pleasant good-humored visageof Capt. Price,
with his gentlemanly and afable manners,
more than ever predisposes one in his favor.
-Unrenton FlaY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

VALENTINES! VALENTlNEs::-ia am II,
Y receipt of my stock off, AtENllNhS' anu
tne u'u u "''' JOHN II. PARROT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
v,,r,ae,urss of the Different statss-in Vir-
GINA and the South.

For >ome unexplained reason, one portion
,.h. census statistics for 1850 was never
e" , ~" until few days ago. We alludc
~. statistics of domestic manufactures for
u I;s.rent States of the Union. They have
-. ,,.t made their appearance, and We here
:,I .ul,;oin the official exhibit of the raiue
ai,Ir manufactures of the several States for
the ear lsj":
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

IXyANTED--A large secondhand iNo-> Gar +
w Apply to ,,pSu.1Is WARD.
feb St MAn SiH W :"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

sacks q. A. SAIL. rGye',e" ga a"'
y for sale by l. u.
L.,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

ENSii;;-,
Il ~ bhls. Pot"ma" Herring
-
20 Alewves
~ Passport Herring for sale low by
ian l7-eo2m !. A. BhENlS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

UEBRUARY lst. lSj9.--lnventory taken, too
| many goods; no use for thrm-could not sing
all the Music have on hand in ten years, if ever
more look. than l shall read in a life time-more
Musical Instrument. than | can play gilmore
Prpcr than | shall write on in centmy-more
Porte .Nonaie. and Purses than ever expect to
fiji. besides lots of Ladies Reticules. Cabas. Port
folics, Writing Desks, Gold Pens, Pen and Pocket
Knives. Scissors. Combs, Brushes, Soaps PERU
merv. Card Cases. Paper Folders, &C., &c. In
sbor, 7 would like to make an exchange with you
for little of the ncedfrI. Great bargains may be
had for cash before make my Spring purchases.
81 John H. PARROrT.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-10-15

r'.' District ~Court-Parish of Avoyelles.
PURSUANT to aaa atler to me addresse1 by
the Honorable The 18th District Court in aud fog
the parish and State aforesaid. /, the ar,ies- ,grncd
Sheriff, will offer ut public sale, On
Thursday, November Sd, 1859,
at II o'clock a. II, Mt J. A. MilIer's store on the
Atchaialaya river in the parish Of Tointe Con-
pee, to the last and highest bidder, the following
tracts of land belonging to the succession of
Louis bordeion, deceased. to wit:
y Tract Of Land situated near the .AtchafalayI
river in the parish of Pointe CoHpee, and being
lots No. !, z. 3 and i of section No. So. in town
ship No. 2 south, of range No. ! east, containing
one hundred and thirty4seyen 40-l00 acres. Al
So
One quarter section of Land situated on the
left ascending bank of the Atchafalaya river in
the parish of Pointe Conpee, being lot No. I. in
township 3, Of range east, containing about
one hundred and sixty acres; on the following
TERMS AFD CONDI7IONS:
One-third payable on the lst day Of April,
1860: one-tbird ON the LIST day Of April, 1861;
and the last and remaining third on the LIST day
of April. 1862. Purchasers to furnish their
| notes. with good securities in solido, to the or
| der and satisfaction Of the Administrator, and
! to bear s per cent. per annum interest after ma
turity until paid, and Il special mortgage to be
retaiDed on the lands sold until the full and en-
| tire payment Of the purchase money, and the
| Interest that may accrue thereon.
SEVERN pORGHE, Sheriff.
: pointe Coupee, Oct. !, t59. t w
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-10-15

spectable men of the city took an active part IN
this movement. and there prevails a very gener-
al determination on the part Of the Democrats OF
New Orleans to carry ont the resolutions adopt
ed at this meeting. The Crescent City VIII YET
redeem herself from the thraldom when mas
horne her down for some years past, and VIII
make ample amends for her NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ings in her duties to the Democratic party.
Nay, worst and last, no later than
last month, Mr.. Jewell has approved OF,
by being the first to publish it, The
loathsome letter of that decreplt Office
seeker, DR.. Delony-a letter which has
excited such just Indignation among the
Democracy of all parts of the State,
and which was sent to the Polnte Cou-
pee Echo, I presume, for the a that
that was the only paper, pretending to
be Democratic, which would give it a
place in its columns.
And now, sir, l would ask, a any
sense of party duty or discipline compel
US to vote for such a man? Is not the
case presented, one of those exceptional
ones, such as that of treason in an Off
Ger on the eve of-battle, which compels
the rank and file, in self-protection, to
sacrifice a duly commissioned, but trai-
torous leader? think so, and so do all
true Democrats with whom I have con-
versed. OLD-LINER.
Pointe Coupee Democrat. [volume] (False River [i.e. New Roads], Parish of Pointe Coupee [La.]) 1858-1862, 1859-10-15
State of Louisiana.

Ninth District Court-Parish of Pointc Coupce
In the matter Of the SUCCESSION Of
idelaade Carmonehe, decreased.
PURSUANT to an order to me addressed by
the Honorable the 9tht District Court in and for
the parish and State aforesaid, /, the under
signed, Sheriff, will eflcr at public sale, on the
premises, on
Monday, tie 2sb dry Of Norezn5er, 1859,
between the hours prescribed by law, the follow
ing property, belonging to said succession, to
wit:
Slaves
Villencuye. mulatto man. aged about thirty
six years.
F;p,icie, d eriF woman, aged about twenty
eight years, aud her three children, to wit:
Felix, a mnlatto boy, aged about six years.
jean Baptiste. q griif boy, aged about two
IN infant child, aged about fifteen months.
Emilienne. a griff woman aged about thirty
three years, and her three children, to wit:
Samuel, a negro boy, aged about five
years.
Rosetta, a negro girl, aged about three
years.
Alexander, a negro boy. aged about one
Clara, a griff woman, aged about twenty-five
Josephine, a grif girl, aged about nineteen
years.
Mova1Ic@s
House Furniture, Cows and Calves, &c, &c.
Terms and Conditions.
The Slaves-One-third payable the LIST day OF
March. 1861; one-third payable the LIST day of
March, 1862; and the balance the LIST day Of
March. 1863: purchasers to furnish their notes.
with good securities in solido. to the order and
satisfaction of the Administrator, and to bear S
per cent. per annuu interest after maturity I'M
til paid, and a special mortgage to be retained
on the property sold until the full and entire
payment of the purchase money, and the inter-
est that may accrue thereon.
Mosables-Cash.
sRVERIN PORCHE, Sheriff.
Pointe Coupee, October Is, 1853.