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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-31
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I1ACHANGE AND BASklNh iDlSk VI
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tractors on the different lines of Internal Improve
mcnt throughout the State, for the collection OF
debts due BY the State and for its conversion into
and sale of Virginia State Stock. Having every
facility for selling, prepared to make liberal
advances on Stock till sold. Our charges will be
moderate. We also offer services to our friends
in the country for the purchase of Virginia State
Bank, and every description Of Stocks, mt the cur
rent market rate, without any charge Of commits
sion.
Orders by mail, either for the purchase or sale
of any security, will meet with our prompt attcn
ton, and will he attended TO on as good terms as
though the parties sending were present.
G. W. PURCELL CO.
Richmond, Va. nov i--wly
A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
n Library kept i'll the south-rOOm, frst-story
of the LYCEUM HALL, 5. W. corner of Prince and
Washington streets. Open every day from 3 to D,
aud from "a to O'Clock. p. NJ Annual subscrip
tions, 81; yix months. Sl.50; three months, 81.
Volumes in Library, about $500.
President-WM. u. CAzENovE,
DIRECTORS
Daniel F. Wilmer, J. Edward Chase,
Benjamin Barton, Sylvester Scott,
Elisha j. Miller, Andrew Jameson,
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Stephen nWan. John A. Milburn,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-31
HATS, CAPS, B0ENEFs, &C.

HATS, CAPS, B0NNEfS, &c.
NOR CASH.--We are selling our best - HAT
for 81. and guarantee it superior 10 any Hat
sold in the Credit Houses for S5
JOHN ARNOLD,
PhruiX Hall Hat and Cap Store.
F. S-A most beautiful aseoF'ment Of French
Eel, Hats. Cas.imercs. Childrene Fancy fiats and
Caps. all of correspondingly low prices. Call and
exom;pe for Yourselves sep24
VVST RECEIVED from New York. large con
y sgnmcn, Of LADIES FURS, which viii he
sold extremely low. such Fitch. stone Martin,
Mink, and Canada Sable. Call and examine.
ism JOHN T. EVANS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-31

\TOTlCE.-Tb The highest narke! price paid for
~ old Scrap Iron, Wrought and Cast Rags
Rome. Conner, Brass, Lead, Zinc, Bones, &c.
]. W. KENT 4 Co,
cor, Union and Duke .ts., or No. 30 Inion-s st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-31
LUMBER, LATHS, LINE Sc:

7 I.NBER. coal. AND WOOD YARD.-Cor-
| serot Union and queen Street,, NoTth.-Where
! am prepared to furnish every description of
ITWBER. SHINGLES. LArlIS. LINE, a..
Also. Oak and Pine WOOD. hoa and White Ash,
and Cumberland coal, which am selling low for
cash. or on reas enable terms to good customers.
aug 3-t( I. W. BAkkER.
|tOAL.-l have Oh hand and aIa constantly re-
ceivinr. ANTHRACITE COAL. of the hest
qualities, for family usc--CUMBEhlAND COAL,
from the Frosthurg Mines, by the cargo. carload,
or single ton Factories furnished with the run Of
NINE at lowest rates AprlYtc
poys s-rt II. q. SMITH. Green =. Wharf.
VITOOL purchased hy ... .....
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-31
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME.
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
PLAN DE TILE LOTTERY.

2js27 Prizes amounting ~
Whoie Tickets SO: Hnire. 3d. Quarters $3.50.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13

rub n. III.
A JOINT amendatory Of an act entitled
SAN act To regulate the compensation Of members Of
Congress approved August sixteenth, eighteen hun
dred and nifty SIX, so far as relates 10 such members as
shall die during their term Of service.
BE e resdUod By As Sea0fe and House Of Representatives Of The
United St0hs Of AHaica IN Co0gress assembled, That when
ever hereafter any person elected a member Of the Senate
or House OF Representatives shall die after the commence
ment of the Congress 10 which he shall have been so
elected, compensation shall be computed and paid 10 his
widow, or If no widow survive him, 10 his heirs at law
for the period that shall have elapsed from the commence
ment Of such Congress as aforesaid to the time OF his
death at the rate of three thousand dollars per annum.
PROVIDED hoceper, That compensation shall be computed
and paid In all cases for a period of not less than three
months, and, Provided further, That in no case shall
constructive mileage be computed or paid.
SEc. 2. Bet further resolved, That the compensation of
each person elected or appointed afterwards to supply the
vacancy so occasioned, shall hereafter be compensated
and paid from the time the compensation of his predeces.
sor is hereby directed to be computed and paid for and
not otherwise.
SEC. 3. Be IL further resolsed, That the provision of this
joint resolution, so far as the same are beneficial to the
widow or heirs at law OF member of Congress as aforesaid,
shall be extended and applied to the widows and heirs at
law of members elected 10 the present Congress, who
have died since its commencement.
Approved 8 March 1859.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13
GLEANINGS FROM THE MAILS.

The Worcester Spy says the Sturbridge cotton mills,
which for nearly q year have been lying idle, have been
again started.
The governor of Maine has issued his proclamation
setting apart the 2lst day of april next for a day of pub
lie humiliation, fasting, and prayer.
The Boston Journal understands that q bond of indem-
nifty has been prepared and signed, and will be immedi-
ateiy forwarded 90 Washington, where an effort will be
made 10 secure the return of the post office.
The Tampa Florida) Peninsular of the 10th uIt. states
that Mr.. John jackson, who had been ordered by the In
dams to leave their country, where he had been survey
ing. had arrived at that place. 1t is believed at Tampa
that these are the Indians who refused TO emigrate with
Col Rector.
The wilmington IN. O. journal states that a man
that there will be no rain during the whole of the
month of May. He says the same thing occurred during
the year 1859 and again in 1889.
The New Orleans and Jackson Miss J papers are com
planning Of the detention of mail matter. New Orleans
and Baton Rouge papers of the 10th, goth, 2Ist, and
22d of February, respectively, were received at this Office
yesterday afternoon.
Scne sharpers in st. Louis have been doing q flourish
Ing business by advertising for members to join u - hand
cart train to Pixies Peak, charging the entrance fee of
$5O-wbich answered all the purpose of initiating their
dupes into the nature of their rascality, but did not serve
10 advance them one step towards the land of promise.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th states that an in
telligent gentleman of that city, recently from Havana,
where he has been spending some months, informs them
that, except among a few persons engaged in the Ameri-
can trade, the opposition to fllibrsterism and annexa-
ton is universal. They have no more desire TO be annex
ed to the United States than Louisiana has to be annexed
TO Spain.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13

Gorham Davenport q al, commissioners Of pilotage Of the
kay and harbor of Mobile and
No. 18T. Phineas D, Foster e al owners OF the steam
boat "swan," plaintiffs in error, b. GorhaIn Davenport
al commissioners of pilotage of the bay and hafbor OF
Mobile. Errors 10 the supreme court of the State OF Ala
bAma. MI. Chief Justice fancy delivered the opinion OF
the court, ordering these causes to be reargued at the next
term Of This court, and that notice be given to the Attor-
new General Of the State OF Alabama
No. 2is. The United States appellants, rs. James Nc
Masters. Appeal from The circuit court OF the United
states for the eastern district OF Louisiana. Mr. Chief
Justice fancy delivered the opinion of the court, remand
inc this cause TO the said circuit court TO have transla-
lions Of foreign language made pursuant to the Goth rule
of This court.
No. So. Selden +. White, plaintiff in error, "a. The
Vermont and Massachusetts Railroad Company. In error
10 the circuit court of the United States for the district of
Massachusetts,. Mr.. Justice Nelson delivered the opin-
ion OF the court, reversing the judgment of the said cir
cult court with costs, and remanding the cause with di-
Tections 10 award a uelre fdeias de RoUo.
Adjourned until the time and place appointed by law.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13

AN ACT making appropriations for the payment of in
valid and other pensions of the United States for the
year ending the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred
and sixty.
Be il enacted By The Senate and House Of Representatives. Of
The United States Of America IN Congress assembled, That the
following sums be, and the same are hereby, appropriated,
out of any money in the treasury not otherwise appro-
priated, for the payment of pensions for the year ending
the thirtieth of June, eighteen hundred and sixty
For Invalid pensions under various acts, four hundred
and thirty thousand dollars.
For pensions under acts of the eighteenth March, eigh-
teen hundred and eighteen, fifteenth May eighteen hun
dred and thirty-eisht, and seventh June, eighteen hun
dred and t~hrty-two, forty thousand dollars.
For pensions to widows of those who served in the rev.
oiutionary war, under the third section of the act of
fourth July, eighteen hundred and t~hirty-six, the acts Of
seventh July, eighteen hundred and tbirty-eight, third
March, eighteen hundred and forty-three, seventeenth
June eighteen hundred and ~forty-four, second February
and twenty ninth July, eighteen hundred and forty
eight, and second section act Of third February, eighteen
hundred and fifty three, two hundred and fourteen thou
sand dollars.
For pensions TO widows and orphans, under INSPECTION
act fourth July, eighteen hundred and ~thirty-six, act of
twenty first July eighteen hundred and forty-eight, first
section act of third February, eighteen hundred and
hlty-three, and under special acts fifty thousand dollars.
For navy invalid pensions, two thousand dollars
FOR navy pensions to widows and orphans, under act OF
eleventh of August, eighteen hundred and forty eight,
one hundred and fifteen thousand dollars
For privateer invalids, one thousand dollars.
SIC. z. And be u further enacted, That in all cases of APP
plication for the payment of pensions to invalids under
the several laws of Congress, granting pensions to in
vaids, the affidavit of two surgeons or physicians, whose
~credibility as such shall be certified by the magistrate be-
lore whom the affidavit is made stating the continuance
Of the disability for which the pension was originally
granted describing it, and the rate of such disability at
the time of making the affidavit shall accompany the
application of the first payment, which shall fall due
upon o day in the fiscal year for which provision Is
made herein, to bo declared by the Secretary of the Int
nor, and at the end of every two years thereafter and
II in a case of continued disability 1t shall be stated at a
rate below that for which the pension was originally
granted, the applicant shall only be paid at the rate
stated in the affidavit Propdod, That where the pension
shall have been originally granted for a total disability,
IN consequence of the loss of a limb, or other cause
which cannot, either in whole or "a part be removed, the
ABOVE affidavit shall not be necessary to entitle the appli-
cant to payment.
Approved 3 March 1859.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13
BY AUTHORITY.
LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Pub 40.

AN ACT making an appropriation for the payment of
the expenses of investigating committees and for other
purposes.
Be Il enacted By ae Senate and House Of Representatives Of The
Jaaoa States Of america IN Congress assembled, That the sum
OF ten thousand dollars be, and the SAM is hereby appro-
pTiated out of any money in the treasury not otherwise
appropriated for the paymentof expenses of the several in
~vestigating Committees of the House Of Representatives
during the present Congress, and that the same shall be
added to the miscellaneous item of the contingent fund
of said House with whatever now remains of the appro-
priations 'for the engraving of maps, charts, and other
plates accompanying documents ordered to be printed at
the first session of the thirty-fourth Congress, - contain
ed in tan act to supply deficiencies approved May ff-
tenth eighteen hundred and htty-six.-Propidd that
the Clerk of the House may charge to said miscellaneous
item, any deficiency in the items for stationery, folding
documents, and furniture and repairs of the same, in the
south wing of the Capitol.
Approved 3 March 1859.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13

OPfICE SUPERINTENDENT PrmIC PRINTING,
Washington; March III, 1859.
TN pursuance of the provisions of the tenth section
H. OF tho act entitled can act making appropriations for certain civil
expenses Of tho government for the year ending the 30th of juno,
1867 approved March 3, 1850
SEALED PROPOSALS win be received at this Office until Monday,
ue 18th instant, at IL O'Clock, M for supplying the government Of the
United States with Fire Thousand Rcams IF fine cdlendeTsd Printing
Paper, to measure twenty four by thirty eight inches, to weigh 6nysix
pounds TO the rean OF four hundred and eighty sheets, and TO CORES
pond in quality with the sample established by this Office, Uniformity
In color, thickness, and weight will be required and no bundle lex
elusive Of wrappers) varying over or under five per cent. from tho
standard weight will be received, and the gross weight will in all
cases be required. Mixing Of various thickncsscs in the same bundle to
make up the weight will be considered n violation OF the contract, The
right Is reserved of ordering a greater or loss quantity, to be fur
nished at such times and in such quantities "a The public service may
require.
No proposal will be considered unless accompanied by the guaranty
that the bidder or bidders, IL his or their proposal shalt be accepted,
will enter into m obligation, with good and sufficient sureues, To fur
nRh the paper, the competency OF which guarantee 10 be certified by
the United States Attorney or Marshal for the district in which the
bidder resides.
Each proposal must he signed by the individual or firm making it,
and must specify the price per pound.
All the paper must be delivered at such place or places as may be
designated in Washington city, in good order, free from all and every
extra charge or expense, and subject 10 the inspection, count
weight, and measurement Of the Superintendent and be in all respects
satisfactory.
The supplying of an inferior article, or a failure TO supply the
quantity required ut any time, will BIO considered u violation Of the
contract.
A sample of the paper required may be seen at this Office, or Will
be sent TO persons applying for II.
Proposals will be addressed to "GEo. W BOWMAN, Superintendent OF
The Public Printing, Washington, ID C. y and endorsed proposals for
supplying Paper"
March ll-eotd
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13

A REsoLnrIoN

n h~hSOLUIl0N, In relation TO the second section Of the
act of Congress entitled can act to provide for the To-
oauon of certain confirmed private land claims in the
s'ate OF Missouri and for other purposes.
heo0sd 6y The Senate and House Of Representatives Of he
o"aef States Of AnGioa IN Congress assembled, That the
~'ono section of the act of Congress entitled IAN act TO
p,VNue Ion the location of certain confirmed private land
olans IN the State Of Missouri and for other purposes
ssPploYed june second eighteen hundred and fifty eight,
% hereby so Suspended in its operation and effect until the
.u OF .he Ihirty-sixth Congress, as that no patent or
patents shall be issued nor shall any action be had by the
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13
By A. GREEN, Auotioneer.

EXECUTOR'S SALE OF VERY VALUABLE
HI property, improved and unimproved, at auction. On Monday,
the 2ist inst. shall sell, commencing at A o'clock y. n The nrst
namcd property, the following mentioned real estate, viz;
Lot No. 90. in square No. BOl, improved with a small frame IA Use.
This property fronts on Fourth street east, between south N and N
streets.
Part Of lot No. 4, in square No. 500, improved by a twostOry brick
house with seven rooms.
That valuable property known as Coombsi wharf, IN square NO.
III, which rents for 5000 per annum.
Lots Nos. i, 2, 4, and !, In square No. IN; lot No. 1 Is improved
by a three story brick house and back building containing thirteen
rooms. -.E-
lots Nos. / and 2, ia square No. 62.
Half OF lot No. L. in square No. 600.
Lots Nos 2, Q, aud 4, in square No, 70s, embracing nearly all Of
said square, and considered valuable, being water lots at the termina-
ton of South Capitol street,
Terms: One fourth cash balance in one, two, and three years, with
notes bearing interest from day OF sale, and secured 10 the sathfac-
ton Of the executor, If the purchaser or purchasers fail to comply
with the terms OF sale at the expiration Of i've days, tho executor re-
serves the right to resell the property, at the risk and cost of the de-
linquent purchaser, by giving three days notice OF said sale.
JAMES G. C0OMBES,
Executor.
A. GREEN,
Mar I'D Auouoneer.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13
Pub Il. o.

A RESOLUTION comforting tho rank of senior flag officer
on the active service list of the United States navy on
Captain Charles Stewart.
RESOLVED by the Senate and House Of Representatives Of the
tHam States Of America IN Congress assembled, That the Pres
ident OF the United States, by and with the advice aud
consent of the Senate, be, and he is hereby, authorized
and empowered TO confer on Captain Charles Stewart, of
'he United States navy, in recognition of his distinguished
and meTitorious service, the commission of senior flag Off
Ger OF the United States navy on the active service list.
Approved 2 March 1859.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13
bfarhets.

NEW YoRK, March 12.-Cotton closed with an adj
vance of a l-sales Of 500 bales upland, ia Flour
closed firm sales l3, goo barrels State, SO so a So rs;
Ohio, 90 65.a Sc 80; southern, So 25 a Sc 20. Wheat
81 80 holders demand an advance of l "A 2 cents. Corn
closed frm-sales of 20, 900 bushels mixed, 80 cents /;
yellow, 81 a 90 cents. Pork closed buoyant-mess, SIT
10 a Sl8 As. Whiskey closed dull at 28A cents. Sugar
closed steady. Spirits of turpentine closed firm at Sly
a 521 cents. Rosin closed steady at 81 IL a ST. 734.
Rice closed quiet at 81 a Al cents.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13
BY JAS. G. MCGUIRE 81 Co., Auctioncers.

yTERY EXTENSIVE SALE OF SUPERIOR CAB
inc, Furniture, handsome gal. frame Mirrors, Rich I s nen AND
morning, March 2ist, at 10 o'clock, and continuing from day 70 day
trust, the superior Furniture and effects of the 'Nausion House y sit.
uated on + street between 18th and l4th streets, embracing every
variety and STYLE Of paror and Chamber Furniture, Bedding, &c.
This extensive establishment embraces some sixtylhv pariors and
city, the Furniture being OF very superior style and finish. We
namo-
superior rosewood and walnut crimson plush-coverod French
Arm, ladies', and parlor chairs
Rockers, Gothic reception chairs, &c.
Suits Of handsome walnut figured damask-covered parlor furni-
ture, consisting of two sofas, two arm chairs, rocker, and four
Handsome walnut what nots, ctegeres, and bookstands, Of vnri-
GUS patterns .
Beautiful marble top centre, sofa, and side tables, in rosewood,
Elegant brocatelie, danask, and lace curtains throughout the
house, with gilt cornoes, cords, tassels, SO, complete
Rich French China vases, candeiebras, and other mantcl orna-
Superior velvet, English, Brussels; and thrce-ply carpets through.
Brussels and Venetian hall and stair carpets
0hcloth, rugs, stair rodsand eyes
Rosewood, walnut, and mahogany marbleiop dressing bureaus
and washstapds, wardrobes
Jenny Lind and French bcdstcads
Fine painted cottage sets, with and without marbles
Solid cherry bcdstcads, wardrobes, and washstands Of superior
Painted wardrobes, bedstends, and washstands
Superior curlcd hair mattresses
Fine feather beds, holsters, and pillows
Very extensive lot of superior blankets, Marsciiles quilts, com
forts, bedspreads, shooting, bolster, and pillow slips
French China marblcd and granite toilet sets
Rush aud cane seat chairs, rockers
Mahogany handspring sofas, rockers, arm and side chairs
Hair cloth rep, and damask covered lounges
Marble top sidcboards and boaufcts
Bookcases, writingdesks, arm chairs
silver plated castors, walters, tea and coffee urns, spoons and
Superior table cutlery, FIRE irons
Walnut and mahogany extension, breakfast, card, and side tables
French China and granite dinner, dessert, and tea service
Crystal cutgass decauters, water bottles, gobiets, tumblers, and
Block, lin urus, chatting dishes, and disb.covcrs
Radiator, opong CRATE and air-ight stoves
Terms $50 and under, cash over that sum, a credit of 2, 3, and
months fnr satisfactorily endorsed notes. hearing interest.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13
by j. G. MCGUIRE & Co., Auctioneers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF EXCHANGE HOTEL
Il By virtue of a deed of trust from David a, Hall, esq dated the
lat day Of August, 1912, duly recorded among the land records
of Washington county, in the District Of Columbia, in hber w, b.,
No. 05, foios 100, 10I, 1862, and 1853, the undersigned will
sell, at public auction, on Monday, the 18th of March, 1859, at
A O'Clock p, m, the following parcel OF property, lying and be
ing in the city Of Washington, known as parts of lots Nos. 4 and 3,
in square 400, being the same property which was conveyed by the
Bank of Washington to said David A. Hall by deed bearing even date
with the deed of trust aforesaid and agreeably 10 the descriptions and
limits thereof, as set forth in the said deed to the said David A. Hall,
with the improvements thereon.
property fronts on G street north, between Four and "a half
80 o. =, a,roa west, and is well known as the Exchange Hotel.
The terms Of sale are ohe'nlra cash. 70 Q pmu wl,uin 1--WE Gays
from the day of sale, and the balance - ~ ~ a. ~ - -
Q. aud II months, on notes, with interest irv.' "' Wy v Saw :"
cured by deed of trust on the property.
All conveyances mt the expense of the purchaser.
1.-THE terms of sale are not complied with within ten days after the
sale. tho trustee reserves the right 10 resell at the risk and expense of
the defauling purchaser, at his discretion.
Sale TO take place in front Of the premises.
JAMES ADAMS, Trustee.
JAS. c. MCGUIRE a. CO.,
k,r I'D H#. Auctionears.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1859-03-13

from Mexico.--rhe Liberals rrIumphs

NEW ORLEANS, March l2-Ihe steamship Tennessee,
from Vera Crun ON the 9Th, is below, coming up. A bat
Tie = reported to have taken place near Cordova, and the
left wing of Miranon's army completely routed by the
liberals, Miramon lost 100 men killed, three guns, and
800 muskets, besides a large quantity Of ammunition.
Degollad0 was preparing to march upon the capital
with 10, 600 u men.
The liberals have captured Guanajuato and AguAs
C~alientes.