Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-17
BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES,


BOARDING SCHOOL FOR YOUNG LADIES,
'MIppLEBrRG. LoUporN COUNTY, VIRGINIA.,
Mrs. McGIHN. Principal.
yJNUE DUTIES Of this SCHOOL will be resum-
ed on the lst of February next. The year is
divided into two terms, (of FIVE months each, com
menciug the LIST of February and LIST of August.
The studies pursued. embrace Spelling, Reading,
Writing. Arithmetic. English Grammar. Geogra-
/ phy, COMPOSITION, Natural. Modern. and Ancient
History. Natural Philosophy, Latin. French, Mu-
sic Vocal and I~nstrumental,) Drawing, Crochet
ing, Fancy Knitting, and Embroidery.
TERMS
Board and Tuition in English, Including
Croteheting. Fancy Knitting, and En-
broidery.) per term of five months, pay
able IN ddrnncs,) soo W
Latin. French. Music. and Drawing, extra charges.
Furnished Room, Fuel. Washing. AID Lights, s. 90
Mrs. NJ. has had a long experience in teaching,
her discipline is mild and firm, tending to promote
the happiness and best interests Of tho Young La
dies, committed to her care.
y. B.-Yvung Ladies attending this School. will
have the advantage of three Resident Teachers to
assis, them. before and after School hours, IN the
progress of their studies.
20 For further particulars, see circular. or adj
dres. JOHN II. McGINN.
Middleburg. Loudoun CO., Va. jan o-eotFebl
MONT VERNON PAPERS, No. !. for sale
nj ot FHENGHS BOOK aud P,riodicdi Depot.
rendv his moruimg.-This is one OF the best mum
bers Of the New York Ledger ever published.
Punch's Almanac for 1889, is a capital thing
price BE. ,s,o
Brownson's Quarterly Review for January, 1859,
u cts.
Halls Journal of Health for January. Zoe.
Harpcr's Weekly, monthly part for January,
% cents.
London Illustrated News. London Punch. Mer-
curv. Weekly, Leslie'S Illustrated News. HarperS
Weekly. WayerIy. Post, and all the new Books
Papers. and Magazines ON hand.
Almanacs.-Mctropolitan Catholic Almanac,
Farmers, HOusckecpcrS, Punchs Almanac, DIa-
ries. various sizes and descriptions. Jan II
TIME MOUNT VERNON PAPERS, by the
Hon. Edward Everett, now ready in the New
York Ledger. and for sale AT GEORfE bhE y
Book and PcriodicaI Store, -. Prince street, apo
rite he Go.cr. CBf"e.
The Snake in the Grass, by Peircc Egan. esq,
author of .sthe Castle and the Cottage" 1.-THE
Flower of the Flock" &C., price soc.
The Smugglcr of the Coast. n Legend OF the
Land and Ocean. by Sylvanus Cobb. loo.
runch's Almanac for 1889. l2Ac.
Yankee Notions for February, Zoe.
Lee Bon Ton Journal De Modes, and Monthly
I Report of Paris Fashions, J0c.
\. Y. Mercury. Weekly. Flag. Waverly, Har-
. Nor : W llhlN, : : 'NE L : = ''f $780,
News. and all the Weekly Papers. All the Maya
zines for January on hand. Jan IL
EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF
II THE GREAT CHRISTMAS TRIPLE mum
her of the London illustrated News, tor sale at
FRENCHS BOOE and Pcrj"dicnt Dcpot.
This magnificent paper contains a colored en-
craving Of a Christmas Carol, after H.. Weir,
Fair and Fruitful Italy, "A large colorcd engraving
after +. Lauce. The Turkey Guardian. after J.
salmon, beautifully colorei. \ large sheet o' ior-
weight columns of Christmas Tales and amuse-
mcnts. with beautiful illustrations, price oil the
four shccrs. 5Oc.
The Stars and Stripes, the first number of Les
lies new paper, 30.
Constantly receiving new Books, Magazines. Pa
MIR. ctc jan -
TJARRISON'S EXTRA FINE BEEF.-Hav-
ing received an inStalment of IA lot Of super
;,r CATTL.E. purchased Of the Cattle Napoleon
of VIRGINIA" Col. John NJ. Harrison, of Loudoun
/ County. we shall expose the same tor sale nj our
RESPECTIVE stalls. where We will he pleased to serve
the citizens in general, and our customers in par
ticular, with an article Of BEEF superior to any
that ha. been offered in our market this season.
J. RICHARD SMOOT.
THOMAS :. SMO0T.
Also. on hand Of our own curing. MILL
BACON. HAMS. SHOUL DERS, AND MID
DIINGS. BEEF ROUNDS AND TONGUES, all
of which will be- sold in lots 10 suit purchasers.
J. X. 5.
ian u-alw T. :. :.
NOTICE.-IIaying just added largely to my
Y stock, l am now prepared to furnish at '""'''
rotes. all good. in my line, and name as part OF my
stock. the following articles. viz:
Bar. Rod, Band. Hoop and other lRoNS
Best Blister. Cast, and Toe STEEL
Hubbs, Axles, Springs, &c.
-, -. r1 IL D,-,z ns all Si1..
Also. for sale. at prime cost, a large stock o.
HARDWARE, CUTLERY. &C., &c.
Farmers. Blacksmiths, and others, in want, are
solicited To call and examine before purchasing
elsewhere. Orders promptly executed.
GEO. T. BALDWIN,
ian IL No. Is, North Fairfax street
DWIDEND.-The President and Directors y
the Farmers Bank of Virginia. have dec!ar
ell a dividend Of four and one quarter per cent
out of the profits of the institution for the last 81
months. subject to a deduction Of a quarter pc
cent bonus to the State, leaving four per cent nett
pavable to the Stockholders.
j.. A. SMITH, Cashier.
Richmond, Va. jan 7-dlOt
CHARLES HERND0N. nLArE CONWAY 4
Y HrRxroS.) ATTORNEY AT IA ". FRED
yKlcKsprRG, Va. continues to practice 10 IN
Courts Of King George. stafford, Caroline, spot
.ylysuia. and the town If Fredericksburg
Collections promptly made and RENTED.
REFERENCES
nor;j pursten Messrs. Fowle { Co.,
c.orgc " Brent. McssrS. CaEenOvc & Co,
rropci. /. smith. McNcigh i Chamberlain
Linn y DaingerGeld. Smoot. Uhler & Co,
John :. Barbour, Robinson d fayhe,
Lewis Mch,n?!e, J"hn II. BRENT
Burke & Herbert. Bryan, Adams Il Co.,
E.. F. Suite ( Co.. and other merchants.
fredericksburg, Va, jy 2G-d@cly
AND FOR SAI.E.-4O0 ACRES OF LAM
is offered for sale in Fairfax County, Va, al
Joining the thriving village Of Accotink. Ii is !
first rate Timber and wood Of original growth
which. standing. will bring - tt cord, clear Of IN
!, timber. Adjoining this property Is a ''rist, Mei
chant. and Saw Mill. all in successful operation
and Accotink Creek. which i. At all times naEiga
+, bic for long boats of the largest size. The Acco
tink and Mount Vernon Turnpike. which l. no
being built. runs through a portion of it, maxim
il about eight miles from Alexandra.
Tbi- land will be divided into lots Of not les
( than a hundred acres. aud ANY one wishing TO pul
= chase will please address me. at Acc@;nk, falria
e County. Va. r. ~'lll' III
dec 2g-cotf
NOR SALE.-Thc TRACT OF LAND, know
as THE MTSH POT" belonging to A.. "
p. Mcdonald. esq. containing 33t ACRES. on d
: old Lecsburg Road, adjoining the Corporation
Alexandria.
If not sold before the 10th day Of January mex
; security will be required.
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