Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-23
BOOKS AND Stationery.

merly in senses different from their present, by
Richard Chevcnix French, d. d., limo. cloth, &c.
Popular Geology, series Of lectures read before
the Philosophical institution Of Edinburgh, by
Hugh Miller, IL mo. cloth, Sl,25.
The Book of 1000 Comical Stories, an endless
repast of fun, 81.
Temper, II Novel, by Miss Marryatt, 81.
The Dictionary of Love, containing definition
of all the terms used in the history OF the tender
passion. IL mo. cloth, 81.
Gerald Fitz Gerald, the Chevalier, by Charles
Lever, complete, soc
The Matrimonial Adventures Of Peter Clancy,
by W. IL. Maxwell, soc.
Redmond O'Ne, or the substance and the sha-
dow by J. +. Smith, esq. soc. For sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE & SON.,
sepl9 No. IS King street.
NEW BOOKS. MAGAZINES, AND PAPERS,
~ at GEO. SiGGERS' Book and Perioriicoi
Storc, IS Prince srset, opposite the Gascn, 0Dics.
Adam Bedc, a new edition, price 81.
Miss Slimmens's Window and other Papers, by
Mrs. Mark Peabody, price 81.
Redmond O'Ncil or the Substance ana the Sha-
dow, by j. f. Smith, esq, soc.
The Buckeye Ranger, tale of the Kansas Hunt
ing Grounds, by Dr. J. IL. Robinson, 25c
The Rival Adventures, or the Mysteries of the
Gold Mines. by +. Gerstacker 25c.
Godey's Lady's Book for October is splendid
number, zoe. Frank Leslie New rdullly Maya
zine and Gazette of Fashion for October, 25c
Frank Lcslies Budget of Fun for October, BE-
Yankee Notions for October, l0c. Nick Max for
October, Zoe. Pickles for October, Zoe.
A new Comic paper, the Phunny Phcllow, &c.
Chambers Encyclopedia. n Dictionary of uni
versa knowledge for the people. part ), now ready
price ljc.
n. Y. Ledger, Mercury, Weekly, Flag, Waverley,
Line of Battle Ship, Leslies News, llarpers Week
ly, Police Gazette, n. \. Clipper, Boston Pilot,
aud all the Week.-Mrs.. scp2l
MORE OF THAT EXTRAORDINA VARY
M WORK. ADAM BEDE. just received, and
for sale ut FRENCHS Bo"k and Prrio,iicd d.
pct.
Adam Bede is creating most profound scnSa
ton, price 81.
Frank Lcslie's New Family Magazine and Fash
ion Book for October, 25c.
The Buckeye Ranger. Tale of tho Kansas
Hunting Ground, by DR.. J. IL. Robinson, 25r.
The Rival Adventurous or tho Mysteries of the
Mincs,.by L. Gcrslackcr, Doe.
Monthly part of liarPers Weekly for Septem-
her, 2uc.
Monthly part of Lcslic's Illustrated News, 25c.
Ledger, Mercury. Weekly, Harper's Weekly,
Leslie's News, Wavery Magazine, Police Gazette,
Flag. Pictorial. Battle Ship. London News, Satur-
day Evening Post, and every thing else in my line
sep 20
MORE NEW B00KS.-Nock"y', Trnr-ir.-
Nl Life and Liberty in America. or Sketches of
u Tour III the United States and Canada, in 1857,
$, by Charles Macksy, LID, /. 5. A., with ten
illustrations, price 81.
Anm tTy,"n. or the Inquirer after Truth by
Rev. Francis Marion Dimmick, A. NJ, ST.
HnmL"ld's Cosm"S.--A sketch OF Physical
Description of the Universe, by Alexander Won
Humboldt. translated FROM the German. by Il. C..
Otte, in five volumes. $l.2j. Just published, aud
for sale by sep 81 ROBERT BELL.
MORE NEW BOoKS.--Life and Liberty in
lfl America, by Charles Mackey. 81.
French's select glossary of English Words used
formerly in senses different from the present, Zoe
pinnea's English Teacher, G2c.
Porter and Norton's First Book in Science, 7jr
Parker and Watsons Readers Nos. |, =, and t.
Cowdcry's Moral Lessons, 7jc.
Church's Calculus, So.
Church's Analytical Geometry, 50.
Aud many others, just received by
sep Is JOHN IL. PARR0TT.
0TICE.-Wc, the undersigned, have, this LIST
IN day Of July, 1859. entered into copartner-
ship Ia conduct the WHEEL WRIGHT AND
BLACKSMITH BISINESS in all its branches.
at the old stand of Robert llodgkin, on Pitt near
corner of Queen streets. We invite the citizens of
this place aud surrounding country, To call and ex-
anime our superior stock of well seasoned OAK
and HICKORY. Our workmcn in both wood and
iron are the best that can be found We are there
fore. prepared to furnish any and all kinds of the
best work that can he found in Alexandria Coun-
ty, and warranted for one year, Except brcakages
by accident or oyerloadng) for cash or prompt
payment, twice year. (.Innuary LIST and July lsi.)
at 10 per cent. below the present current prices,
and Oh all bills of over six m"nths standing. We
shall charge interest. We have secured the servi
ccs of two Of the best Smiths in the State Mr..
Howard late of Philadelphia and Mr.. Vim. Par
CONS. who is well known ~ one of the best Horse
Shoers in the State HORSES Sll0D with plain
or ,icclcl shoes for % cts. per shoe. on which we
can make no deduction. We return our thanks for
past tavorS, aud solicit your patronage.
ROBERT llODGKIN.
THOMAS ID. IIODGKIN.
T. $. We have brought the Patent Right for the
CITY and County of Alexandria, of Il Machine for
saving felloes and all kinds of circular work, aud
are prepared To saw telloes III the best manner;
also, to sell shoprights. Call and see for y"ir-
selves [uug 2-lSm X. i. ID. IL.
A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
N Library kept in the south room, first story,
of the LYcEuN HALL, :. W. corner Of Prince and
Washington streets. Open every day from 8 to ,,
ana from 4 J 10 " tlofh, W. "
TONS, 81 six months, Sl.5O; three Months, 81.
Volumes in Library, about $500.
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Henry Fleming, J. Edward Chase,
Bcuinrin Barton. Sylvester Scott.
Elisha J. Miller, Andrew Jameson,
:. Ferguson Beach, Richard Il. Iarnc' Jr,
Stephen Swain, john A. Mhourh'
James W. Berry.
Treasurer-Andrcw Jumicson.
my Sly JAS. A. CLARlDGE Librarian.
STEAM TUG AND CANAL BOATS FOR SALE.
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.a.-t. We have. also, SEW EN- first class
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I NSTRUCTION.-A graduate of Harvard Col
| lego le.ire. to obtain situation ~ private tn
tor in a family. With respect 70 his character,
scholarship. and experience, he has permission to
refer 70 the following gentlemen:
+. A. Reed, esq, Of the firm OF NJ. Eidridge 4