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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

JUDGE JouN w. TYLER.--We are gratiicd
TO hear that this excellent man and able
Jurist, will tc candidate for reelection
Judge TYLER has been the Judge Of this Cir
cult since the death of Judge Scott in 1919,
and we venture to assert that no Jurist has
given more general satisfaction than our
distinguished townsman. We have frequent
ly heard lawyers remark that Judge Tyler
was one Of the most strictly impartial men
they had ever seen upon the Bench. Since
we have been living in Warrenton, we also,
have had frequent opportunities OF observing
the conduct of Judge Tyler, and we have
been particularly struck at has strict impair
TALLY in Court lyUrenton Wig.
ORANGE CIRCUIT CoURT.-The Fall term OF
the Circuit Court commenced its session 'Sa-
turday last, Judge Field presiding.
Only one criminal case was tried.
The Court is engaged in trying the case OF
of Ellis VS.. Harris. This is the first ease,
and is likely to be the only one tried this term.
1t is certain that the time allotted for the
business of the Court is not sufficient, and 1t
should be extended.
George Davis was presented by the Grand
Jury for selling ardent spirits without license.
Other presentments were made.
The Court will adjourn on Saturday next.
Orange Chronicle.
WARREN GREEN IIoTEL WARREST0N.--
This property has been sold to Charles II.
Tavenner, esq, by its owner, MIR. lnman IL.
PAYNE. Mr.. J. gave Mr.. p, 29S acres OF
land which cost him S43 per acre, or in the
aggregate, about Si3.S25 besides $1,000 III
money. In round numbers, the property
NAV be said TO have cost Sl6,om. We con-
slider the Warren Green to be the cheapest
property sold in Warrenton for many years.
Warrenton Why.
The Rev. DIR. Dodge. of Berryyille, Clarke
county, Va, has accepted a call from the Mis-
sonary Baptist Church of Lynchburg.
Mr.. Richard Thompson was violently
thrown from a colt near Winchester, the 9th.
er day, and had four of his ribs broken, and
was otherwise injured.
Rev. VIM. ID. Thomas, of Warrenton, has
declined the call recently made him by the
Charlottesville, Baptist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

The gas from water" is much doubted
in many quarterS--.hat is, its cheaPnes>,
safety. convenience. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

RESTA L II \ \ L
TIME SUBSCRIBER respectfully informs his
| friends, and The public, that he Is now pre-.
pared to furnish them with all the DELlCAClEs
OF THE SEASON. such a
OYSTERS, GAME, &C.,
in manner not to be surpassed 10y any other
establishment in the country. His house has been
rciited in the most exquisite and beautiful style
by the best artists 10 be found. aud Tor hcntheSS
and elegance will compare with any IN TINS ',cin"y'
The whole being under his own supervision he can,
with confidence IN his own sEiH aud nJti,ty, pro-
mise all who may favor him with call guaran-
tee that they shall not be disappointed
ROBERT TOMLIN, No. 80 Royal.st,
oct 3-.olm doors south Of City Hotel.
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LIBERTY HA LII!
FRIDAY g. SATURDAY EVE'GS.
October 7th and 9Th.
Go and see the great Comedian Of the age,
8 8 SANFORD,

-. - SAIN Z \0ISD1
The Pioneer Of Minsirelsy, acknowledged by the
Press and the Puhlic as having
THE BEST TROIPE or -WNSIRELS
IN THE WORLD!
CARD.--Thc Manager takes great pleasure III
announcing 10 his friends and the public IN gene
raj. that he will give series of unique and fash
ionable ETHIOPIAN MELANGES, commencing
on III. above named evenings, on which occasion
will be produced advertisements, both Musical
Mirthu and Tcrrschorian, which, Tor the past
ten wears, have won for the Manager an envlnhle
reputation, receiving the highest encomlnins ooth
Of the press and the many patrons o! his opera
House. Phladelphia-irom which place he has
Withdrawn himself for the present, purpoSlnS to
make a tour Tor few weeks. in order to meet the
respective wishes of those whose business iac'li-
ties will not permit visit to Philadelphia
:. $. SANFORD, Manager.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

NOTICE TO GARDENERS AND DAIRY :
N MEN.-The subscriber will rent or lease To
Il responsible tenant, that well known TRACT or
LAND, called "BLOOHFIELD,' situated di-
rrctlv west of the Aims House. This farm con
t.ins about THIRTY-FIVE ACRES. and Il ad-
mirably suited either tor Garden or Dairy purp"-
scs The land has been highly improved and has
IN it a tine PEACH ORCHARD. and other Fruit
trees, and the whole tract has been recently en-
closed with new and substantial fence.
cTT7 The DWELLING, Barn. and Stables VIII
i. lee put in good order, and the whole rcnted OF
leased for term 81 years to suitable tenant
Apply 10 GEO. p..fo"hL'
sep 26--eo2m
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mr. McGuIRE,

OFFERS his Professional services TO The Gu.
~ Iens or Alexandria and the vicinity. Once q
,hs 8. w. corner of Prince and Roysi srssh
ian e0-d&ctf @@a 500" Ast
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

v,. oct. 6.-Flour is firm; State $4.4o
Wv ns;n s;I5mS5.4O; Southern $5.lo@
-" uh.,, !. firm: sales nominal; Southern
~ ..s1p,,. do. red l2lte. Corn is firm;
80 - .,.,r,,p,; yellow 9jc. Pork is firm; mess
: '' en- 10 Lard is steady at ll@ HE.
a,m at 2sc. Stocks are irregular ana
..,iy.. Va. - 9ii Mo. 6s $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

Rev. VIM. ID. Thomas, of Warrenton, has
declined the call recently made him by the
Charlottesville, Baptist Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

DUBLIC notice. have a decree for the
i sale of SUMNER HILL, pronounced by his
Honor, Judge Tyler, ut the May Term. 1889, of the
Circuit Court Of Alexandria County, Virginia. Tor
about $500, with interest thereon Sc, &c.
sep 26-eots LOUISA HUNTER.
E.s- Mr.. kINzEE having omitted to mention my
decree. rs above stated, il my duty 10 make 1t
known, to prevent misunderstanding with the
| purchaser. should Summer Hill be sold; without
intending the slightest reflection on Mr.. kiSzER.
oct Lit LOUlSA HINIEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

GLANDS LINE"-FOR
EussEcPHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK
AND BOSTON.-The steamer &c. c. ALGEh,
Fenton. master, will leave on her regular day, Sat
urday, sth instant, ut o'clock, p. NJ, NJ to- which
tmo freight for the above ports will be received.
STEPHEN SHINN, No. 81 South Union st.
At
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

Mr.. Richard Thompson was violently
thrown from colt near Winchester, the 9th
er day, and had four Of his ribs broken, and
was otherwise injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
SANFORD AND HIS
ASSOCIATES ARE THE
STARS OF THE PROFESSION

ADMISSION % ccnt.-Childrcn with then parents
half price. Doors open at : o'elock-Peri'rinah-
ces commence al o'clock. oct Ut
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AUCTION SALES.

BY I. NJ. McCORMICk-AucTIoyE
4 UCTI0N SALE.-Will be sold at the Market
n House, ~ Saturday, (to-morrom worn5ryl
az o'"tock, without reserve, the FURNlTI RE
of School Room. on Columbus street. lately occu-
pied Ly the Night School Of the Young Meus
Christian Association. consisting Of Wardrobe.
Book Shelves Stoves and Fixtures, Benches, with
aud without backs; Stools, Chairs, large Once
Table, lot Of Writing Desks. &c Terms, cash.
oct TT L. NJ. MCCORMICK. Auct.
UNRU STEES' SALE OF A NALUAB liz
l. FARM. IMPLEMENTS, dc., On ne Wash
i"yf"E md iieJdadria Railroad, ~ The Staf' y
Virginia, h"lf ,cdy bctreem The t~o c'hcs. G',ny
three miit. ir"m ,ithcr.-This FARM furnishes
one Of the best Seutlemans country seats a, ale"
one u the best for market and agricultural rur-
poses. 1t contains ONE HUNDRED AND FlF-
Tl ACRES OF LAND, and is situated III the
county Of Alexandria, Va. The Washington and
Alexandria Turnpike, Railroad and Canal, pass
through the premises, and afford it the easiest
communication with the two cities and all other
"A parts of the Union The d w ELLING
-G.4 HOUSE is new frame house, containing
twelve commodous rooms and kitchen. The
ont buildings are all and frame, and consist Of
two store rooms and n summer kitchen, with "A
large cellar under tbem-a barn, . stable, car
rage house, lee house, &c. There on the
premises several excellent springs, and near the
house brass pump. The tract bordering on the
Potomac River, has fine fishing shore and
splendid view the river, with the purest air
I'D acres of il are under cultivation, and the rest
is woodland-oak walnut, and hickory. The
place has also strong water power sufficient tor
a large mill or factory.
This FARM is now the property of Major
Tochmau, who will at any time before the sale eN-
hibit the premises, and give any required intor-
nation.
The property in grass alone will pay a nett IN
come OF S2UNu per annum.
The dwelling house is insured for $4,000, and
could be insured for
The implements consist of such carts, wagons,
ploughs. horses. &C., ~ are usual farm, and
will nc sold separately.
TERMS FoR THE FARM:-S6, 400 and the expen-
SEES of the SALE including advertisement and Trus
tees fees. cash. The balance in notes, ut one
and two years, bearing interest.
TERMS ron THE Personal PROPERTY All
sums of and over $50 credit of 80 days for good
endorsed Eotcs-sums under $40, cash
The sale will take place on the premises at II
ociock, w., on Monday. The Eth day IF October,
1889. l. LOUIS klNZER, Trustee.
sep 2-eots
DUBLIC notice. have q decree for the
/ sale of SUMMER HILL, pronounced by his
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
BY T. NJ. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..


COMMISSIONERS SALE OF FOUR HUN
" DRED AND SEVENTY SEVEN SHARES
OF TIE STOCK OF THE WASHINGTON AND
ALEXANDRIA TURNPIKE C0MPANY.-By
virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court of AlcNan
dria county, rendered on the 18th day Of May,
1889, in the suit of tho Alexandria and Washing
ton Railroad Company" complainant. and Fowle.
Snowdcn 4 Co. and others, and in the suit Of the
Mayor Board of Aldermen and Board Of Common
Council Of the City Of Washington, against the
Alexandria and Washington Railroad Company
and others. on cross bill. the undersigned Com
missioner will. on Tn""fay, He Isl day ~ NoreD,-
L,r. 1889. al II o'ciock w. in front Of the Mayors
Office. in the city of Alexandria sell at public auc-
ton FOUR Ill NDRED AND SEVENTY -SEN IN
SHARES OF TIE CAPITAL STOCK OF THE
WASHINGTON AND ALEXANDRIA TURN
PIKE COMPANY. The whole stock of this
Company is represented by 500 shares, n $50 each
TERNs:-A credit Of ninety days from day of
sale, the purchasers giving their notes, with an
eudorscr or cndorscrs, approved by the under
signed, and yable at one of the Banks IN Alex
andria. WILLIAM III. FOWbE
oct dis Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

I OST.-On the 18th Of August, al GordonsN ne
i Depot, = LADf'S HAT BON, marked 4.
ID. ~" on the canvass cover. IL IL believed me
name of ct u. Name ele" is On the bottom OF said
Hat Box. A suitable reward will be given for IT.
recovery or any information that may lead TO III
recovery Address r. d. NANCREDE.
$40 Clinton street. PhIa u,
or W. X. BULL, Lexington, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
NEW FAMILY GROCERY STORE,

NEW FAMILY GROCERY SIoRE,
A W. 20, R9yai ,h,e, oplosi's M H"rh"i Ho"''.
EX,NpElA, VIRGINIA.
rjNIE undersigned beg leave to inform the cIti-
zens of Alexandra. and vicinity, that they
have opened i wei! supplied stock 81 FAMILl
GROCERIES. DOMESTIC and IMPORTED
LIQUORS. FRENCH and GERMAN WINES.
PRODUCE Be-, &c. A. We buy all our goods
FOR cash At the very lowest prices, We intend TO sell
for CASH ONLY ut ire lowest rates. By Keeping
ALWAYS on hand = full aud fresh stock. We Halter
ourselves to receive liberal share of patronage ot
our fellow citizens. Give NJ call.
act 5-eo3m SELBNER 4 STEIN.
StHEET ZINC, SHEET IRON, AND Rts \
- SHEET IRON.-Just received. all oi the best
quality and for sale the lowest market rates, by
the quantity or single sheet.
GEO. T. BALDWIN,
oct q No. Is North Fairfax street.
H0OPED SKIRTs.-A large lot OF Hoped
IL Skirts, just received, at
LEWIS BARS,
oct No. 1873, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
l,.HS I.5s4,s1O

gs reducing the wheat 10 -four, the quantity of
!, alter left a, tiie-vater this year, compared
,i .As corresponding period Of last year, shows
,g,,s "A Of ,SSS, 3l2 barrels Of flour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

The Rev. DR.. Dodge. of Berryville, Clarke
county, Va, has accepted a call from the Mis-
sionary Baptist Church of Lynchburg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

DAINTS, BRUSHES, &C., &c.-Just received
by steamer. Mount Vernon and james Je-
rome, Lewis's pure White Lead; Zinc White; 10.
Snow White Zine; Linsced Oil; Spirits Turpen-
tine; Colors, Of all kinds; also, large lot OF
smiths celebrated Paint Brushes, for sale by
J. LEADBEATER 4 son,
10 mo stablcrs va Stahh.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
The Markets.

o,t. Flour closed quiet ana
hL'' .,rce, s5.12. Wheat closed less
~, ho' ,e,nll5c.; red ll4@llsc. Corn
II, N''' live and with an advancing ten
- =. ra,,s zoe: old do. soy ssc.; yellow s.
"',$ passion, closed active: bacon shoulders
~, !, .id,. la!Cllosc.; mess pork sia.'o
!: ssll.2i. Lard i steady at il@ lac
,'...,,. !, arm a, 2Sc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
KETTLEWELL's MANIPULATED GUAN0.

KETTLEWELL'S MANIPULATED GUANU.
NTE cannot present I" the Agricultural commu-
w nifty mnre complete and satisfactory tesli-
mnuy Of the value oil this FERTILIZER, than Is
contained III the following letters, from well known
parties IN Virginia and Maryland.
". II. FoWLE 4 son, Agents,
NJ. South Wharyes.
ga constant supply for sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS.-I nm au-
Y thorizeI to sell FOURTEEN BUILDING
LOTS. .: variou. sizes. situated ON the east lille
Of Alfred street. and north side Of Wolfe street.
Prices low and terms accommodating.
nrt 5-eotf K. JOHNSTON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

GRASS SEEDS.--Just received, supply Of
(J fresh Kcntacky Blue Grass; Orchard Grass
Herd. Grass Or Red Top: Italian Rye Grass
Sweet scented yerna Grass Timothy, ac for
sale by DRAlTON Il. MEADE,
oct 3 No. II, Fairfax street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

DEDICATION or AsrlSwALL HAII.-Accor-
ding to appointment, on Tuesday, October
18th, every available spot was occupied by
the largest crowd that ever assembled ut the
Seminary Hall, in order to dedicate the new
hall erected by the liberality Of Mcssrs. VIM.
II. and John A>pinwall, members Of the
Church of the Ascension, New York.
The Bishops present were Bishops Meade,
Johns, Smith, Of kentucky, Polk, Of Louis
lana, and Hopkins, Of Vermont. At the ap-
pointed hour, procession of the Bishops,
Professors and Trustees of the Seminary,
entered the hall. reading the NlNth Psalm.
Bishop Johns then read short address about
the object of our meeting, and having offered
up PRAYER for all in any way connected with
the Seminary, is Trustees, Professors, Stu
dents, Alumni, and beneiactorS, then read
the sentence Of conservation. in which Bishop
Meade AZ Bishop Of the Protestant Eplsco-
pal Church ofVirginia. dedicated st. Georges
Hall and A>pinwal Hall, to be forever used
for the purpose Of Theological Education
After singing the l02l Psalm, Bishop Meade
then delivered an address Of the very great.
est interest. in which much information was
given of the inception OF the work Of 'rhcolo-
gical education in the Diocese, and its pro-
grcss to the present day. lie mentioned with
great gratitude the many bcuc!actors which
the Seminary had hal, ending with that Of
500. 900, the gift of MeSsrs. Aspinwall, whose
presence OH this occasion added great inter
est to it.
DR.. Bcdel spoke clopuently Of his great
Indebtedness to the Theological Seminary Of
Va, Of which he is IN AlumnuS, and then
when he had finished. Bishop Johns delivered
an able address. The addresses, will be
published in pamphlet form. Every body was
delighted with the speeches. the services, and
with every thing connected with the affair.
Never was there 50 large crowd on the
lIill-Bishops, Presbytcrs, Students, Trus-
tees, Patrons. Friends, and last but net least,
the Ladies. The ladies' on the Hill, had
furnished magnificent collation. to which all
were invited, and of which all partook with
great nlr,sure -S,uiHcyu GbHrrHWHn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

WASHINGTON ITENs.-Mayor Berret has
paid the reward OF $500 to the citizen who
gave information which convicted several
parties of being concern ed in setting fire t"
property on the Island. some months since.
The delegates constituting the Local
Preachers Convention" at Baltimore, having
closed business on Monday evening, large
number of them from New York, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland, most
of whom had never been ut the seat of the gem
era government; desired to see the capital and
make their respects to the President of the
United States. Accompanied by the Rev.
Dr. Thomas B. Sargent they accordingly
left Baltimore in the cars yesterday morning,
and soon after starting accidentally met the
Rev. Henry Slicer At their snlication that
venerable preacher agreed to jjnin his broth
or Sergeant in the attention Of the occasion.
Mr. Slcer introduced the visitors to the
President in a brief but happy manner
President Buchanan expressed his high
qualification Mt seeing them, and ELECTED
from oil present agreeable remarks and
warm wishes for his future health and pros
perity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

NFEXICAN GUAN0.--We have received =
Nl very superior lot Of A. A II EXICAN
GUANO, which will be disposed Of at low price.
oct S WA. II. FOWLE d son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

TnE DEror building Of the New York
and Virginia Steamship Company is nearly
completed, and is one of the most conmo-
dious and convenient structures of the kind
We ever saw. a switch from the Railroad
track on uniGn street has been run through
the centre Of the building and out on the
wharf. which is protected by shed SO that
goods are not liable to be exposed to the
weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07
FnRrAn Cnrpr nnrsr Eeh lsth 1888

\ViicE.-Thc undersigned having taken out
~ eners Of administration on the personal
~" The late Mary Olivia Finley, all persons
sIns claims against the same. are hereby mott
~ -" present them properly certified to the sub
,',s. N or before the 9th day of October, 1850.
"' st ROBERT JAMESON. Jr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-07

ATA MEETING of the Alumni of the Theo-
logical Seminary near this place, held on
the 4th instant, steps were taken in favor Of
erecting new wings to Aspinwall llall-onc
Of the wings to be called Meade Hall
About $4,000 were subscribed by those pre-
sent.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-10-11
FATHER MATHEW CELEBRATION.

The anniversary of the birth day Of Father Mathew
was celebrated last evening BY he Father Mathew
Temperance Society at the City Assembly Rooms
The attendance large, the members wearing tne
broad badges Of their Society.
Mr. r. i. Cary. President Of the Father Msthew
Society said that the Society now numbered oVn
members 10 the city that fund bad been created by
the payment of an initiation fee Of = 80 out Of which
80 per week wss paid TO sick members, and $40 was
paa 10 the family Of q member in case OF MS death.
they pcw had fund Of 81 10. He was obliged to
apoIoeize for the abserce Of Judge Culver, 10 had
pfouised to give an address 90 the Life Of Father
Mathew He was glad 10 see presen. 80 many men,
ters Of the Roman Catholic Total Abstinence Beneyo-
lent Society After temperance cong by Mr. BRowER,
The Hon {. {. LEIGH We introduced. He gave an
interesting sketch Of the life and lsbors Of Father
Mathew. Il would be G possible, be said, TO compute
the bel eft conferred upon ireland By Father Mathew
Under the old system whisky bottle was the rec uaag
sergeant, bat England mad 10 go else There 10 hnd
food for powder. His brothers we're oislers and he
ruined their busness. Mr. Leigh gave en- scccun, OF
the success Of Father Mathew 10 tbs couotry, and
closed with glowing eulogy on hi. character.
After some capital songs by M De LACY,
TIE HCr Mr. BRIGGS made q short speech 10 fayo-
Of Temperance generally. Fifteen Irishmen, ne ssd, al
twenty cents day, would support grog shop, psy.
Ing to the grog seller 81 Oe5 per year. He portrayed
10 biz eucieuc- the advantages OF taking care o' tner
families rs,her thar spending their earnings in running
their souls He concluded by eraortitg zach one pres
er 10 blug ,sp uel with hin ~ The Ie1t aaaigersAry
oel.brs;ioc.
M BRowrR sang another song, ard Mr. WADIcS,