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DIED.

In this city. on the 3rd instant after short i'll
ness, Of Conjestivc Fever, MOLLIE F., third
daughter Of the late Richard and Ruth Ann At.
kinson, Of Prince William County, Va, aged
eleven years and six months, leaving three sisters
and one brother. and many relations AMI friends
10 mouru their loss. She was amiable, kind. AMI
sfiectionste. and died regretted by all VII" knew
her. ~ Her funeral will take place ut Nippon
Lodge, Prince William County. Va, on Wcdnes-
aay the 9Th instant, ut IL o'clock.
In Richmond, on the 81 inst. JANE ESTEiLE'
infant daughter OF John ii. and Elizabeth Rose
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>,u YORK. oct The receipts from customs
,.,;,v amounted to $l23,uOO; total amount III
\. sub. Treasury, Sj,2so.l6I.
"a. Exchanges at tho Bank Clearing house this
:, ,ni,r. wer. 81, ,1Sl, aud the balances 81
$3.50.
M, Steamers New York and Burussia sailed to
l., sr Europe. the former with $l07 900 IN specie,
"A tbc latter with Ss25,67s, making together
.,o6;s. Money is freely offered to tho brokers
), 4 her cent on call loans.
In N, ,ry. goods trade there has been good
Ill 4 activity the total amount thrown upon the
AXE, during the week just ended being Sl,567.-
-. total since lst January, s93,5l7,l57. It's
,s.n,h, that the heaviest importatons for the sea
IN have been already made; but preparations
t.r,b, spring trade will commence at NO distant
isy
IN, total exports Of the seven principal staples
IN The week, amounted to $272.32S; for the year,
tia. ar sj.s7i.556 being ,5S4,70j less than Tor
he same period of last year.
The weekly statement of the city banks shows
lie following. decrease Loans $l.l70,0O0; spe-
~. 81 100000; deposits, 81 ,SlS,OOO. Increase Of
e,,ru!siion, $3.50 900.
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PR,vcs GloeGk's. August -. 1859.

JpHS EErTiEwtLL. ESQ
Dsr Nr:l received Your not lime SINCE asking
word lu IN reference L. Your Manipulated 'iisl'
have thai have I~'rl II upon WHEAT. Htia AMI
Tobacco >,mrwr extensively n ia all r,'s am satisfied
with m result and shall il su long n obtain the ,ni'
"d results. have unI 'Jir'n,i with II, ~ c"iua"!
with ether iili that have u>.r. hat letter pleased
with tho rsuli> IT yni- than utlnr that lEN" n>'si
Wy wl. apd ,tr>. where it applied ripcn- hsiuti-
fully. TIN List sowing with iiuaoJ harvested
before rh. early without ,;uno. light aud gram
full. Tn. tolicco ahead II that alongside -r land
Respectfully yours, WI. u. BOWIE.
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NEW FAMILY GROCERY STORE,

A; No. ~. R"g"f strait "pPos'i, m' n"rh't H"""..
ALgA ,Spl.IA. VIRGINIA.
YINIIE undersigned beg leave to inform the cti-
zens of Alexandria and vicinity that they
have opened well supplied stock Of FAMILY
GROCERIES. DOMESTIC aud IMPORTED
LIQUORS. FRENCH and GERMAN WINES,
PRODUCE. &C., 81. As we buy all our goods
i"r cash at the very lowest prices. We intend TO sell
for CASH ONLY NJ the lowest rates. by keeping
always on hand u tuli and fresh stock We Halter
ourselves liberal share "f patronage OF our fol
lnw citizens. Give US i call.
oct 5-co.m SELDN Eh ~ ~ Elm.
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH
The Georgia Election.

AUGUSTA, Oct. Gov. Browns undoubt-
edly elected by heavy majority. In the 'th
ard Sth districts the returns thus far indicate
the election of Robert Il. Harper and John
J. Jones, democrats to Congress.
New YORK, Oct. 1.-The mails by the
steamer Hungarian have reached this city,
and will be forwarded south tonight.
In addition to the market heretofore trans
mittcd by telegraph, Clare X Sons say that
the Cotton market was slow Of sale, but pri
ces remained much Is before. Richardson.
Spence 4 Co, say there was more pressing
on the market, and prices closed lower.
New YORK, Oct 1.-The U. ). brig Perry
was at Monteyideu ON the 10th ult All
well.
The sluop."f-war Iinccnnes was at Loando
on the lilh August All well.
New YORK, Oct. 1.-The bark Hazard
from Africa, reports being fired into on the
coast bv the British steamer Pluto.
rRAND TOURNAMENT AND PlC-NI AT
VI ANALUSTAN ISLAND!
THE EAGLE RIDING CLUB
Take pleasure in announcing I" the public that they
intend giving their first
GRAND TOURNAMENT AND PICNIC,
ON ANALUSTAN ISLAND,
WEDNESDAY, October 5th. 1859.
A full Baud Of Music viii be in attendance At
10 o'clock. a. u and remain on the ground until
IL o'clock at night, and every accommodation ne
cvssary for the comfort and pleasure of visitors
shall lie carefully attended Ia.
An ample police force will he detailed for the
purpose OF maintaining order and de,orum.
Tie procession of knights will leave Georgetown
tin full Dress ut o'clock, a. IN, tor Washington.
and parade the principal streets and Avenues. and
arrive on the Island al II a. The riding Tor
the honors will commence at o'clock L. III.
A Steamboat will he in attendance ut the foot OF
High street, Georgetown, and large aud commo-
dnus boat AT the foot OF q street, Washington, for
the purpose OF taking visitors to the grounds free
of charge.
The Rcirrshmeut department will be under the
SUPERVISION OF caterers well known to the public
Tickets ~ cents, admitting u gentleman and
ladies' which can be procured N the Music Stores
of Mcssrs. Ellis and MctAerctt, National Hotel.
Kirkwoods John d. llummack, Washington, aud
at q. NJ. i q. W. S.uthrun amt George Barnard's
Drug Stores. Georgetown.
nr.tn = fUlI ESu,
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EY I. NJ. McCORMICK-ArcrrosEEn.


4 WILL OFFER at public sale, In front Of tho
| Mayors Office, on Nondoy, hs 26h instant n
II ""Lock or Immediately after the sale by MesSrs
Smith & kinzcr, Trustees, a valuable HOUSE
ia AND LOT on the corner of St. Asaph and
III. Queen streets fronting on Queen street 80
feet, and running back on St. Asaph street, SO feet
to u 10 foot alley.
TERMS or SALE.-i cash; at four months, and
the balance on the LIST Of June, 1860. The pur-
chaser giving bond with approved security, and
the title 10 be retained till the whole of the pur
chase money is paid.
sep 9-eots R0BT. l.. BROCkETT.
lAy- The above sale is postponed until Saul
day the 22d Of October, when il will take place at
the same hour and place.
sep 27-eots ROBT. l.. BR0CKETT
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NuHIHISVIatVT VI SUsHHHS ''f''"I "
Fairfax COUNTY VA sep 2l-3tawts
~ L NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

81 NJ. ACCOMMODATIONS
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE At PUBLIC
v SAl.E.-tnder authority Of deed Of trust
from Samuel A. Masters and wife. dated the first
day of April. 1857. and duly of record, the under
signed, ~ trustees, therein named, will proceed
IL o'clock NJ. Saturday, The 2uh dag 81 Ia
ynsf, l,ay, in front of the Mayors Ofhce, IN tho
City oi Alexandria, Va. 10 sell 10 the highest hii
der. public sale, the following real estate. 10 wit:
No. |. A TRACT OF LAND in the county II
Ioucloun and State Of Virginia containing ONE
HUNDRED AND NINETEEN ACRES, 2Koods
aud ~ Prrchcs, more or less.
NJ. . A TRACT OF LAND adjoining No. |,
and containing FOUR HUNDRED AND FOUR
ACRES, Rood and 20 Perchcs, more or less
The COURSES and distances IL these two tracts Of
land, are particularly ser out. and described IN
said deed Of trust, which will be exhibited al time
aud place of sale These lands bind on the Mid
die Turnpike road--are about two miles resp,c-
lively from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and
rhc line OF the Alexandria, L"udoun and Hanr
shire Railroad. They are distant about twenty
live miles from the cities of Alexandra, Va. AMI
Of Washington aud Georgetown u. g.. respective
". The land is said 10 he Of good quality, and :
portion II i. now III cultivation. IL II well wai'r-
ed has plenty Of imber. auL is remarkably healthy
The buildings are excellent aud nearly new,
consisting Of a hauds"ne and CONNEXIONS frame
II DWELLING HOUSE, a large barn, and
Eloihcr necessary out buildings. lbe SITUATION
81 tne dwelling is high and commanding. Al ex-
ccllent opportunity for investment is here presrn-
ted for persons wishing To purchase a valuable
| farm. The manager On the land, will show it 10
such persons may desire TO examine il before
the sale.
TERMS or SALr.-0ne- third Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, and the residue in three
equal nstalmens ut four, eight and twelve months
from the day o. sale, the deferred payments TO bo
secured by the bonds Of the purchaser, anda decd
of trust ON the property.
The title OF the land is believed to he unqueS-
tonable. but the undersigned. selling trustees,
will only convey such title is vested in them, by
said deed of trust
FRANCIS l.. SMITH. r.,
jy II-2awts |. LOUIS kINZER.
5s.c~ The sale Of the above property is postpon-
ed until .Honday. he 2Gh day Of September, 10
take place at the same hour and place.
aug 20 2awts
Ei'. The above sale is further postponed until
H,,in..dny, hs on If Horemkcr. when the pro-
perry will be offered at the same hour, in front 81
the Court house.
FRANCIS J.. SMITH. Tr,.,os
/. LOUIS kINZER.
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AUCTION SALES.
SALE THIS DAY.

DUBLIC SALE AND HIRING.-Will be sold
i on Hcd"esday, Tie 5h cf October aers, at
the late residence Of Mrs. Susanna MILAN, in
Fairfax County. Va, all her HOUSEHOLD AND
KITCHEN FURNITURE, Horses, Cattle, Farm
ing implements, the growing crop of Corn. &c.
TERMS or SALE-For all sums Of 50 aud under.
cash; all sums over 50, credit Of niue months
will lie given. with bonds, satisfactorily endorsed.
No prop.rty TO be removed until the terms
complied with.
AT the same time and place. will hire out until
the end Of the year. three MEN and two WOMEN:
Tn, women are first rate house servanis-boni
and security will be required.
FRANCIS L. JOHNSTON,
Administrator Of Susanna MILAN, deed.
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ct 5-eo.m SEL)NER ~ SIElN.
ROOFING

nLp ami hoky tin r,"j. m,ds perfectly .frr
" ANIL .raics yco.j Lg coaii"g h,m ".h i"
,ai,", CEMENT This article Is he cheapest
aud most durable yet invented.
Having now on hand and keeping constant
SUNNY OF FELT, COMPOSITION, CEMENT,
SAND, and GRAVEL. am prepared to have exc
cutcd all orders, hy applying t" me. Or my agent,
Mr.. UOSkiNS. EDWARD TOWERS.
i6S, d street, Washington, ID. c.
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D;,,mond Market. October 8.

TL. morket continues inactive; sales
~. :" .lmn.; entirely confined 10 the supply
: United orier. and in home consumption In ~
',,rr way a vers moderate business mas s esen
i'a.' We quote: Super s5,75@$o, extra 500
!, ,ons,. family ssm$s.jot9S.
.,,r-No,wi,hstanding the receipts nave
I'm heavier. prices have been steady, and faVora-
~. III, seller Choice lots OF white are ID de-
,,I and meet With more ready sale than cores
'""rnylo,. Of red wequote inferior and good Of
'ImsI.5 Us in quality; prime white $i,4a'-
=. l,J Examiner
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KETTLEwELL's MANIPULATED GUANo.

AIE cannot present to the Agricultural conmu-
w nifty more complete and satisfactory testi-
nony OF the value Of this FERTILIZER, than is
contained in the following letters, from well known
parties IL Virginia and Mary land
W. ii. FUWLE 4 son, Agents,
No. South Wharyes
GLI- A constant supply for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-05

ALAS FOR HUMAN mnrrS. Alas +. Tor the
eyanescent glnres of life, Poor Brunei, to
whom the world owes the existence of the
mightiest ship that ever lloatr,l has not been
spared to contemplate the complete triumph
of his scientific skill and untiring energy
All the world is Cutting its sensation" upon
what his eyes. who watched II grow from It's
cradle, may never look at it in its full growth.
For one and twenty years, since the construc-
ton of the Great Western. he has toiled in
cessantly to achieve the master stroke which
designed the Great Eastern, and lived Just long
enough to know that the dream of his life
time was on the eve of realization, and that
the ship upon whose erection he has for seNc-
raj years lavishcd all his attention, all his
strength of mind aud body, was an accom-
plished fact, "a thing of lie" Poor Bruno
he was too i'll, Frustrated hyan attack Of par
alysis, to accompany his floating creation on
the trip of which was checked 50 sadly OFT
Portland. While he had his senses, barely
awake to the fact of his great task being fin
ished death stole near and forever closed his
eyes on earth. It's melancholy to think ON
it. Some such fate as this, only in different
way, hefel the unfortunate George Steers on
the completion of the steamship Adrlatic.-
Ii seems to be ever thus with genius. I'm.
mortality is the only need allotted TO them
n. Y NerS
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RESTAURANT

II II - - y ~ ~ ~
fINHE SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his
friends, and the public. that he is now pre-
pared to furnish them with all the DELlCAClES
OF TIE SEASON. such u
OYSTERS, GAME, &C.,
in II manner not to be surpassed by any other
establishment in the country. HIS house has been
r.g.tcd in the most exquisite and beautiful style.
iv ,l, hest artists 10 bc found and Tor nratirss
and elegance will compare with any IN This vicinity.
The whole being under his own supervision. he can,
with confidence in his own ykiU and abdi'g. Pro-
mise all who may favor him with call suarah-
tee tha, they shall no! he disappointed.
ROBERT TOMLlN, No. - Royalst,
oar . o.I,, . doors south of CITY Hotel.
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nISSuLUTIoN.-Th C"partncrship hereto
~ fore existing between the undersigned IS this
day dissolved by mutual consent. Either partner
authorized 10 sign The name of the firm IN settle.
luent of the business.
j. H. MARSHALL, Jr
ne, I-eolm HENRY c. WARD.
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SANFORD AND HIS
ASSOCIATES ARE THE
STARS OF TIE PROFESSION

ADMISSION g con;S-Cnildrcn with theh parents
halrprirc. Doors open nj I o'clock--Pcriorinan-
crs commence NJ \ o'clock oct 3-,t
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nRCHARD GRASS SEED.-Just received.
I a00 bushels If prime ORCHARD q X ;
SEED, for sale by DRAYToN q. MEADE
oct No. ~, Fairfax street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-05

ELECTRICITY N C,rs.-The extraordinary
electrical character OF the cat is well known.
On cold bright day, if q cat DO strcked. the
hairs Of the fur bristle up, and electrical
sparks issue tlcrclrom, accompanied with a
slight cracking 1t appears, too that the
animal may be 80 surcharged with electricity,
that it will give severe shock to the holder.
In order to obtain this result, the cat should
be placed on the knees, and one hand ap-
piled to its breast, while the other is employ
ed in stroking its fur. Cracking and spark
les soon make their appearance; and in a
short time, if the party continues to stroke
the animal, he will receive sharp electrical
shock that may be felt above the wrists.
The cat seems to suffer us much rs the expc-
rmcntcr. for OF giving forth the shock, she
springs to the ground i'll terror. and seldom
will permit repetition of the same process.
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v,,x oct. Flour has declined 9(g

yosx. oct. Flour has declined a(g
NV Z, ,omsl.Go: ohio $j.25@$5.45
4, Ivmsj.iO whea, has declined la
W,.,.rn white i3lc. Corn IS buoy
:" i.h.ld At sJc. Pork is heavy; mess
;, !. prime sIO,O Lard is firm. "h'skey
u ;, ese. buyer, offer 2'!c. Stocks are dull
Cumberland Coal Co. l2l. Va. Us
..r.,, an London is dull ut HOG Ivy.
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DR.. MCGUIRE,

IRs his Professional services 10 the citi-
Tia w oi alexandria and the vicinity. Once q
~ 3Ldkc0
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MARRIED.

In Washington, on Thursday evening last by
the Rev. Stephen 7. Ill., ISAAC ENrWlSLE to
PIIEBE j. SANDERSON. all of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-05

THEATRE. interest in this establish
ment is increasing, and the attendance is
now fair Miss Thompson is Il young but
most attractive and accomplished actress
and well sustans the reputation with which
she came among US. Tonight she appears
AS Pauline in the play of the Lady Of Ly-
ons." Mr.. G. Barton Hill appears as Claude
Melnott, and all who have seen him in that
character will bear testimony to the faithful
manner in which he pcrscnates it. lie al
ways ELECTS the applause Of the audience by
his mastery acting. Miss I. also takes part
in the after piece. The bill is an excellent
one, and it is hoped there will be a full house.
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The Markets.

or Flour is quiet; sales oil
''1, .,,..t and Ohio ut -. Wheat very
" .,,,e white 1850 5lc.; red ll'(gl ise'
,'| white stu s5c.; yellow sitGSbr.
'" =. buoyan,. Pork is unchansod'-
u - n,1.r. SEA a; sides, lusg lO3e. WINS
,u.t, ohio ssM2s.c.
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81, TN the afternoon Of the Both ult, u
j.. "oLp CABLE WATCH CHAIN, while rid
ia, "" T Tue Livery Stable on Washington street
H.. ~. theological Seminary, by the way Of Bay
n. '.ss koaas. and returning by Shutters Hill.
,hs ae' val be literally rewarded by leaving
street "''' esq.' 'e~eief. On mug
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LIB ERTY III A l. l.!
FRIDAY g. SATURDAY EVE'GS.
October It'll and 9Th.

CARD-Thc Manager takes great pleasure in
announcing 10 his friends and the public III gene
rll that he will give series of unique and fash
iunabc ETHIOPIAN MELANGES. commenting
on the above named evenings. on which occasion
will Ia. pro,iaccd pivcrii,ements both Musical,
Mirthful, and Tcrrschoran, which, for the past
ten years. have won Tor the Manager an enviabc
reputation, receiving the highest cncomium', both
of the press and the many patrons of his Opera
House, philaiclp hia-from which place he has
withdrawn himself FOR the present, purposing to
make tour for few weeks. in order TO meet the
respective wishes of those whose business tacili-
ties will not permi, visit 10 Philadelphia.
5. :. SANFORD, Manager.
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INCREASE or TRvEL-We noticed yes.
teray morning large increase in the num-
Der of passengers for the cars going South
and West, by the Orange and Manassas
roads Many of these were persons going
to Richmond, to attend the sittings of the
Episcopal Convention there. The liberalIty
of the Orange and Alexandria Railroad
Company, in promptly reducing the fare and
issuing round trip tickets, is highly COM
mended, and the bulk Of the travel for the
Convention will in consequence pass over
their road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-05

The L. S. MINISTER GONE To PEKlS.-by
the following extract from II private letter
written by w. l.. Il. Smith, Esq. Consul at
Shanghai, it appears that Mr.. Ward, the
American Minister, has proceeded 10 Pekln.
The letter is of date later than any news.
paper accounts. After giving an account OF
the battle between the English and Chinese,
Mr.. Smith says:
I'm the meantime the American Minister
and suite were aboard the Powhatan, and on
the 10Th received intelligence that hyh
Mandarian, specially deruted by the Empe-
ror, was waiting to receive him few miles
of. to escort him to Pckin. Mr.. Ward. OF
course, awaited himself Of this civility OF the
Chinese government, and on July 9TH proceed
ed. under an escort Of Tartar cavalry, to
Pekir, where presume he now is, and has
ere this exchanged Publications Of the new
treaty in the Imperial capital. The Rus
sian Minister has been in Pckin some days,
and the Secretary of the Governor General
Of Siberia Russian) also reached here on the
9th inst. with letter to mo from the Cover
nor General saying that their treaty had
been ratified"
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LOCAL ITE MS.

County CorRT-SECoSD DAY.-John Ber-
nv. (coloredj Is. Commonwealth, on an ap.
peal from the decision Of Justice; Justices
decision affirmed, and plaintiff ordered to
receive twenty-five lashes.
David Manly and George Webster were
examined for cutting u negro man named
Robert Kennedy, in July last. Several wit
nesses were examined and the prisoners held
for trial to-day for misdemcanor, the Court
being Of the opinion that felony was not
committed. c. f. Stuart for prosecution, c.
w. Wattles for the defence.
Robert Ballenger was examined for remov-
ing the coupling pin from the cars on the
Alexandria and Washington railroad, in Au-
gust last and after the argument Of the
case by counsel, was discharged. I. +. Stu
art for the prosecution. L. l.. Smith and u.
w. Brent for the defence.
The following persons We're appointed
Schnal Commissioners for this county for
the current year: LIST district b. I'll. Lambert,
81 James Entwisle, I'd 5. IL. Williams, lh
W. u. Massey. 9Th II. 5. Wunder
The Court adjourned until this morning
ut | o'clock.
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OYSTERS, GAME, &C.,
PROFESSOR A. G. POLTI,

Graduate II M "InircfkIy :" FF""rf.
ar THE Faculty of Letters, and Of the Fac"i-
" ~ Of Sciences in Paris. tenders his services
,s teacher of French. Italian. aud Ancient Ian
..ua,rs; also. of Painting and Drawing in their
various branches, viz: Mechanical. Topographic
cal. Pen and Ink, and Portrait Drawing
He refers with permission to .enry danger
field. esq. Francis /. Smith, esq, i"hn Burke,
esq., Benjamin Lambert, esq, and DIR. Francis ).
Murphy.
TERMS az TrITioS.-Per quarter OF ~ lessons,
private instruction, I" one scholar 81; two sch"
mrs $40: three scholars IS. Terms for larger
classes to be agreed upon. Apply at No. l6,
Fairfax street. sep -'--aWii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-05

NOR SALE.-A LOT of GROUND. al the
IN South east corner of Water ami Princess
streets, KS feet Princess street by lis feet b
inches Water street.
Also. tho South half Gf the LOT aud WHARF.
on Union street and the River, between Queen and
Princess streets 5Si feet front. al present occupied
as = Ship Yard by A. W. Eastla"k. For terms
annIy IA REUBEN JOHNSTON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-05

MISS MARY H. DEAHL, Mt the City Hotel
Xl Alexandria desires Music Scholars, whom
she will instruct ut $40 per quarter either al the
City Hotel. or in private houses She has hud
five years experience as Music Is"ehef, ana J.
,,r,nit,.l Ia rafer ~ the Editor of the Southern
Chnrchman ocl -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-05
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

VIRGINIA FISANCEs-It is said that Dr.
Kidwell, of the Virginia Board Of Public
Works, arrived in Washington last Tuesday,
and reports of great improvement in the tinan-
ces OF the State AT the present rate Of tax
alton, he feels confident that the State will
not only meet the interest on the public debt,
but have large surplus to add to the sink.
ing fund, and to complete all improvements
now in process of construction within ten
years.
A serious accident occurred at the Midlo-
THAN Coal Pits, in Chesterfield county, on
Thursday last, by which one man lost his
life and another was burned 50 shockingly
that it is feared he will be 4 cripple ever af-
ter, If he survives his injuries. Finney Cox
son and George Fairly, two miners, descend
ed the shaft to commence work, Coxson being
in advance with an open burning lamp and
an unlighted safety lamp. After getting 10
the drift" through which they were to
pass, Coxsun failed to light the safety lamp
and extinguish the open one, and the conse-
oucnce was that he soon came III contact
with the foul gas. which Instantly igntcd
and exploded. burning him 80 drradiully that
he died shortly alter, and also burning Fair
" badly. No damage was sustained by the
works.