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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.

NEW GOODS.---l offer for sale the following
~ GOOUS. and in doing 50 would say, that
they have been purchased almost exclusively from
MANUFACTURERS. on tbs most favorable terms; l
am therefore prepared TO, and ~W sell them at the
lowest market rates.
% tons Bar, Band, Horse Shoe, and Sheet Iron
Gas, Steel Anvils, Ni'eS. &c
1000 lbs. Maileab!e Castings
5000 lbs. Long Ax'es
% Sets Short, of very superior quality
1000 Oak and Hickory Spokes
500 Extra Hubs warranted to be the best article
made; 1000 lbs. best Bris III, Springs Also, som
pietc assortment Of Files. FailhauN ; Scales, Thin
lie SkeuS and Boxes, Wasor bows Bent Rims,
Screw Plates, Long and Short Handle Shovels. &c.
GEO. !. BALDWIN,
sep 16 NJ" y, North Fairfax street.
HARDWARE AND HOUSEKEEPING AR
Ill TICLES, CHEAP FOR CASH, at No. IS, King
street. Alexandria, Na.-Thc subscriber intending
t. .nakc some change III the character of his bust
ness will, in order TO reduce the heavy stock on
present summer. great variety Of useful articles
in his line, consisting Of Japan Tin Toilet Wnre,
Britannia Pitchers Brittaria Tea Pots, Brittania
Block Tin Plate Covers, Britannia Lamps, German
Silver Spoons, &C.. &c, barya ain will be given in
any article now on hand.
For sale ut manufacturers prices, the Fruit Can
sold BY H. l. Gregory, also other Cans at very low
rates
Persons intending TO build, can buy for cash, a
Great bargain in Locks. Hinges, Screws, &C., Win
dow Sash furnished TO order at short notice.
;vl6 JOHN T. CREIGHTON.
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aug l0-cots

HOUSES AND LOTS AT AUCTlON.-On
IL .minrdny, tie M cf Octobcr neri, :" II
ociock. A. H. will sell at auction, on the premises.
No. |. A lot Of ground with the FRAME
BUILDINGS thereon. on the south side oil ole
street, (No. 66) between Fairfax and Royal SIS,
fronting on " olfc street 20 feet, with depth oil
81 feet.
No. .. A lot of ground adjoining No. ! on the
east 81 feet front and e. feet deep. On TINS !ot u.
a sni,tantioiiy b,,h "d communicable TWO-SIOEl
BRICK HOUSE. :, a.6i.) with brick k:tchen-a
dry cellar under the who.--containlng tw" nice
chambers aso, two in the attic, and one over the
Kitchen.
As this sale is made 70 close an estate, II Will be
i.s.smpfogg, and offers excellent chance 10 Sc
cure homestead at i chean rate.
Terms Of Sale--One nth cash on the day "t
sale the res; on Il credit of Unc, two, dnd three
years. with interest from the day oil SAFE an" 4
deed OF trust % the property. The houses 10 nc
kept insured at the expense OF the purchaser.
Title indispu,ablc.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON,
Aurtuuser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

IN FOR RENT--The STORE on King street,
G;S now occupied by John Ogden. To pune
tuaI tenant, the terms will be liberal
sep i2-dtf |. LOUIS KINZER. Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

hats, HATS,.-GREENW0OD & CO. hay.
III ing received their FALL : [ PPLf OF
GOODS are now prepared 10 furnish their css
toners. and the public generally, with the LATEST
STYLES Of HATS AMI CAPS, which. for neatness
and durability cannot be surpassed.
Particular attention il called TO their new style
DRESS HAT. for young men. SOFT HATS Of
every description. Call and examine them. at
GREENWOOD co.'s,
sep a-Iy 1O5 King-st opp. Marshall House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

~ FOR RENT.-The STORE, No. H. on
El King aext to the N. W. corner Of Fairfax
street. JOHN WEST.
aug IO-2awf No. 4. North Fniriax-s,ree'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
LUMBER, LATHs, LIME. &c.

7 UMBER, COAL, AND WOOD YARD.--'or-
i serof fnion and Q",cr Strait, Norb.Where
/ am prepared 10 furnish every description Of
LUMBER, SHINGLES. LATliS, LINE, &C.
Also, Oak and Pine WOOD. Red and White Ash
and Cumberland COAL, which ! am selling low tor
cash, or on reasonable terms to good customers.
aug Aft L. W. BARKER
T0AL-I have on hand aud am constantly re-
~ eeiying, ANTHRACITE COAL, Of the bet
qualities for family use-CEMBERLAND coal,
from the Frosrburg Mines, by the cargo, carload.
or single ton Factories furnished with the ruuoi-
mine, nj lowest rates. Apply to
novS-tf ID. u. SMITH. Queen ~. wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
BOOTS AND SHOES.

TINE CASH SYSTEM ADGPTED.-Thc sub.
i scrbcr having tried the credit system and
found that it would not pay, la. concluded adopt
the CASH principle. In future, and from THE
date. hv will continue Ia lo bushes. upon this
principle. In bidding adicu TO Tie old system, he
would return his thanks 10 his customers for past
fayors, and hopes by strict attention, and such IN
ducements ~ he may Offer. 10 continue il under
the new. jan 1T JOHN l.. SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

JSURNITURE AND BAGGAGE WAGON
IL The citizens of Alexandria and vicinity, are
informed that have an excellent SPRING WAGON,
and am prepared to haul FURNITURE or BAGGAGE
to any part of the city, to Washington OF short
distances in the country. Particular attention CIV
en- TO moving the Furniture of families changing
their residences, TO all which give my Personal
ATTENTION.
Orders may be left at c. Brengles Confectionery
store King street, where slate is provided for the
purpose. [sep l6-dlyl W. A. HICKS.
TOHN MURPHY, ATTORNEY AT LAW,
q will practice in the Courts of Westmorelsnd,
Richmond, and Northumberland Counties. Post
Once, Rice's Store, Westmorslsnd County,, Va
dec ST
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

WOOL purchased at highest cash prices, BY
w ian 8 HILL, BROWN ! PARTL0W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
NEW BOOKS, MAGAZINES. AND PAPERS

Nj EM BUNS, MaTALlNE>, AMI TAI Ems,
IN at GEO. .SIGGERS' B,ok anil Ppi""icot
Store. - Prince street, opposite me EdEsfe Office.
Adam Bede, new edition. price 81.
Miss SlmmensS Window and other Papers, by
Mrs. Mark Peabody, price 81.
Redmond 0'Neil, or the Substance and the Sha-
dow, by J. +. Smith, esq, soc.
The Buckeye Ranger, 4 tale of the Kansas Hunt
ing Grounds, by DR.. J. ii. Robinson, 2jc.
The Rival Adventures or the Mysteries of the
Gold Mines, by T. Gcrstackcr, Csc.
Godey's Lady's Book for October is splendid
number, Csc. Frank Leslie's New Family Maya
zine and Gazette of Fashion for October 25c.
Pcterson's National Magazine for October, ls2c.
Frank Lcslic'S Budget of Sun for October. be.
Yankee Notions for October Toe. Nick Max for
October, lOc Pickles for October, lOc
4 new Comic paper. the Phunny Phc!low. lc.
Chambers Encyclopaedia, Dictionary Of uni
vcrsal knowledge for the people part >, now ready.
price lac.
" Y. Ledger. Mercury Weekly. Flag. Wavcrley,
Line Of Battle Ship. Lcslie's News liarpers Week
ly. Police Gazette. y. Y. Clipper, Boston Pilot
Family Journal, London News, Ballou's Pictorial,
and ali the Weeklies. sep u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
HATS. CAPS, &c.

r DESIRE to call the attention Of the citizens
L of Alexandria, and persons in the country VII.
ing this market, to NY new stock Of HATS and
CAPS. Tor the FALL and WINTER TRADE,
which is now full and complete, and respectfully
invite an examination, with the assurance that
they will find everything that Is new and desirable
in nv line 1T prices that cannot fail 10 give salts
faction. sep " JUN !. ~ Az.
lust RECEIVED a large and elegant assert
y ment Of BONNETS, RIBBONS, FLOWERS,
RICHES, de-, which for beauty and quality
cannot he surpassed in any market
MILLINERY GOODS for sale. wholesale and
retail. BONNETS made To- order, repaired, &C.,
nj the shortest possible notice.
scnyI JOHN I. EVANS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

THEAP STANDARD B00kS.-A History 81
~ Rome, from the earliest times to the establish
ment Of the Empire, with chapters on the History
Of Literature and Art, by Henry &. Lddell, Dean
Of Christ Church, Oxford, with numerous wood
cuts, price only 81
The SWdcnt'. GibJom.-The History Of the De-
cline and Fall of the Roman Empire, by Edward
Gibbon, abridged, by William Smith, L l.. d.,
illustrated with leo engravings Oh wood, 81.
A Hi-i",y If Grcecs. from the earliest times to
the Roman Conquest, with supplemental chapters
on the History Of Literature aud Art, by George
W. Greene, A. NJ, illustrated by 100 Gngravings
wood, 81. For sale by
sep go ROBT. BELL.
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]. Fl. McYEIGH & SON

4 RE NOW RECEIVING PER SClIOONERS
" Layinu Jane, Rcbecca, Ann L. Baker, York
Town. and other vessels, from New York, in part
their FALL STOCK OF GROCERIES, &c., as
follows:
81 hhds Muscovaio, New Orleans, and Porto
Rico Sugars
$50 bbIs Crushed, Cut Loaf, Granulated, and
Powdered Sugars
lJO bbls. b and Coffee and Yellow Refned do
% boxes double refined Loaf do
81 hhds Muscovado, Neuyitus, and Porto Rico
Moasscs
81 hhds and tierccs Sugar House Molasscs
- bills medium and prime Golden Syrup
2au bags Green Rio Coffee, lair to primc)
$50 i" Maracaibo, Lasuyra, Cape, and Santos
Coffee
II bags and pockets Old Government Java do
100 half chests Gunpowder, Imperial, Young
Tyson and Black Teas.
We invite special attention to our large and we'll
assorted stock of TEAS, can confidently re-
commend them.
80 bags Grain Pepper and Pimento; SO boxes
Extract lockwood. part in 10. papers:) $50 do.
Adauiantine Candles: $50 do. Tallow do; 100 do
dark and pale Rosin Soap; | 80 do. CASTLE and
Toilet do; 80 coils Jute, Leading Line. and Bed
Cord Rope: $50 boxes 5 by 10 and 0 by IL French
Window Glass: 100 dozen Painted Pails so dozen
Cedar and Oak Horse Buckets; ccroons 5. +.
Indigo; 80 casks Sup Carb soda; % boxes sup
Carb Soda, in papers, ~ tierces fresh beat Rice;
IS boxes Pearl Starch 20 mats Cassia; 20 boxes
Maccaron: loo bales Wrapping Irvine and Candle
Wick; 90 boxes Essence Coffee; 200 reams Wrap
ping Paper, all of which they offer to their custo-
ners and merchants generally, visiting this mar
kct, as cheap as can be bought in Baltimore.
J. II. McVEIGH & SON,
sep Prince street Wharf, Alex'a
nISSoLUTION.-The copartnership heretofore
- existing between the undersigned, is this day
dissolved by mutual consent. Either partner Is
authorised to sign the name of the firm in the
settlement of the business.
GEO H. ROBINSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
HARPER FOR OCTOBER, al FRENCH
III RonE and Periodicni Uepot

i l. Book and Periodicai Uepot
Harper for October is gem, price 25c.
Eclectic Magazine for October, soc.
Blackwood for September. &c.
Frank Lcse's Illustrated Monthly part, for Dc,
tobcr, 2Jc.
The adventures Of the Baddincton Pceragc, be-
ing the lives of their Lordships, story of the hes,
and wors; society, BY George Augustus Sala, au-
thor of a Journey due North, etc. etc, zoe.
London Illustrated News, Iiarper's Weekly,
Lesie's Illustrated Paper. N. \. Ledger, Mercury,
Weekly, Flag, Pictorial Wuyerly Magazine, Sat
urday Evening Post, Herald, Tribune, Police Ga
zctte. Pilot. \. y. Clipper.
Love L'Amour; ST. Adam Bede, 81: Henry ST.
John, gentleman, 81; Love Me Little, Love Me
Long, 7jc.; Miss Slimmens Window, 81 Knitting
Work, by Mrs Partingtsn. $l,25 Miss Leslie s
Behavior Book, Sl,25; BOWS Sermons, new series.
81: are all new and popular Books. Constantly
receiving Books, Papers, Magazines, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

rINoBACCo. SEGARS. SNUFF, dc.-ljO boxes,
i pound lump and 5, Tobacco, from medium
to prime grades of the most approved brands,
comprising good assortment Of best grades OF
light pressed.
American, German. and Havana SEGARS, a
large and good assortment
Lynchburg Smoking Tobacco IN bales and pa
pcrs: 10 boxes Garrett & Sons Scotch Snu5; ~
kcp. Garrett & sons loose Snuff; 80 boxes Ger
man Pipcs--good a.s"rtmrnt-iust received and
Tor sale by j. Ii. MCNkld q sun,
sent Prince street Wharf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
STEAM TUG AND CANAL BOATS FOR SALE

IT, We have FOR SALE an EXCELLENT
IGEssss-=rr STEAM-TJG g. three year. "u, 'hlect
in length, feet hold, substantially built ana %
great power. Her Engines and Boilers are 10 hI't
ratio order. She is capable Of carrying 5000 bush
Of Grain under deck, drawing feet If water
,,f~-CTT,Ts We have, also, SEVEN IN. rI"''
CANAL BOATS. nearly new. ',1 III
good order. They carry about 10 tons '.cf %
feet of water.
We are authorized to sell the above much u.
Io,r their cost, and on r,ry cusy ,sr@,, and w'"ll
invite the attention Of parties interested ~ "ha'
navigation to the great bargains here "hrreg.
ie Eff FnWLE 4 60,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

lust PUBLISHED.-Leners to an Eriscopa
the Bunk Of Common Prayer, by Augustin Bedc,
in vol. IL mo-, cloth, price Is cts.
Although many excellent works of controversy
have been published in reference to Professionalism
in general, yet there is none among them which
fully meets the pretensons of that particular form
of Professionalism, known in England as Anglican
ism, and in this country Episcopalansm. As
this system differs in many respects from other
forms of Professionalism. aud Is il is protested by
q large and influential body in this country, its
peculiar assumptions require special exanna
ton and discussion from the Catholic Poemic.
The work now offered to the public is designed TO
supply this desidcrotum.
For sale by JAS. ENTWISLE SON,
sep27 No. % king-strect.
DALI SUPPLY, lS59.-I have received my
Il fall supply of BOOKS AND STATIONARY,
which is unusually large and complete, consisting
Of Wrapping Paper. fall sizes and qualities: let
ter, Cap, and Note Papers of every description:
Envelopes, Buff, White. and Mourning; Flat Cap,
Drawing Paper, Bristol Board, Drawing Pencils,
Monachromatir Boards Water Coors. Ink. Black,
Blue, Red, and Carmine; Steel Pens aud Holders,
in great variety.
Ny stock of BOOKS embraces all the standard
works Of History. Poetry, &C., rs we'll as all the
text Books used in Colleges and Schools. All for
sale ut the lowest prices for cash, TO punctual
customers.
I:.s- Orders from the country promptly attended
to, the goods carefully packed, and sent by the
first conveyance. ROBERT BELL,
sep 2S No. 81 King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

rOFFEE. &c
~ 10 boxes Fresh Ground Coffee
~ Yca4t Powders
} bakers Chocolate
10 - Ground Pepper, lin tin cans,) for sale
by [scp III JOHN I. YOUNG.
4 DAMANTINE CANDLES.-3O boxes IS,
~ rs aud IS, Adamantine Candles the latter
tor io;cl use more particularly. for sale by
sen ~ WHEAT 4 BRO.
roRN MEAL.-2OO bushels fresh ground
sen % !. n. HARPER co.
300 s s4"SS ASHTON SAl'' ''' ,''' ''s' .
<ep2o PENNYBACKER & PERRY BROS.
~ BARRELS PICKLING VINEGAR in store
~ and for sale by JOHN A. DIXON.
sep
CtOTToN YARN Cotton Yarn, by the bale or
" package, in store and for sale hy
sep Il ALBERT W. GRAY co.
IAMS.-vcry superior Sugar cured Hams, just
Il received and tor sale by
..pl2 ALBERT W. GRAY 4 co.
rI,IM0TiiY sEED.--G0 bushels, just received
i and for sale by ISAAC PAUL
sep % Union street
NTACkEREL.-Nv. | MACkEREL in kits
Al and No. 3 in barrels, for sale low by
sep sO-eo2w T. A. BREwIs.
DACON.-2O hhds Sides, Shoulders and Hams,
ID for sale by WHEAT BRO.
sep 20
rRESHED SUGAR.-2a bbls. Lowering Crush
" cd and Granuiated, for sale by
sep q WHEAT Bfo.
Toy TO THE WORLD.-Just received sup
- ply Of this most choice chewing TOBACCO.
sen lift KNOX 4 BRO
CHEESE-3U boxes Cutting Cheese, Is boxes
" English Dairy Cheese, for sale by
zen % WHEAT 4 BRO.
FEATHERS.-SO ~. new live Geese Feathers,
received and for sale by
sep 81 WHEAT q Dho.
n BUSHELS PRIME TIMOTHY SEED,
CU Just received and for sale by
SOD % ISAAC PAUL.
JNIM0THY SEED.-50 bushels prime TIMO-
THY SEED, for sale by
.ra ao-end2m T. A. BREwIS.
TINRGAR.-25 bbls pure Cider Vinegar, for
v sale by rsep I2l J. n. HARPER co.
NAILS.-l0O0 kegs best brand NAILS, for
~ sale by [sep VI WHEAT BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, &C.
AANDRIA AGE NCl
OF THE
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMFY, LONDON.

HEAD OFFICE FOR THE UNITED STATES,
M IT South Third Street. PhitQdelDhid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

HROCERY AND COMMISSION BUSINESS.
VI The undersigned will continue the business
Of the late firm of ROBINSON PAYNE, ut the
old stand, where he will always keep on hand =
good stock OF FAMILY GROCERIES, and FAR
MERS' SUPPLIES, which he will sell NJ the
lowest market rates for cash, or to punctual Gus
toners He is also prepared TO receive and sell
on Commission, consgnments of FLOUR, GRAIN
and PRODUCE, of all descriptions. He hopes,
by strict atteptiv business to receive the con-
nued patronage OF the late firm and of the public
generally. Iscp 81 GEO. II. ROBINSON.
~ 4. MARBURY, wholesale dealer IN FOR
IL. EIGN AMI DOMESTIC WINES aud III
QuORS, Southeast corner of King aud Union sts,
offers for sale
Rec,ifed Whskey: Old Rye do, all grades, some
very old and superior
French Brandy, various qualities
Domestic Brandy; Apple do: Cherry do
New England Rum Peach Brandy
Holland Gin Jamaica Rum pure Spirits
Port Sherry, Madeira, Malaga, and Champagne
Wines Cordials; Ale; Porter, &c, &c.
NH y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY CuNPANl.-
n Library kept in the south room, hr.'. '"l,
Of the LYCEus HALL, 5. W. corner 81 Prii'' '','
Washington streets. Open every day from 2 TO-
and from II to 3 o'clock. =. ". Annual 'ah'"l,.
tons 80; six months, $40; three months 81
Volumes in Library, about !, 500.
President-WN. q. cAzESOyE.
DIRECTORS
Henry Fleming, j. Edward Chase,
BENJAMIN Barton, Sylvester Scott,
Eli-ha J. Miller Andrew Jameson
s. Ferguson Beach, Richard h. larhe' ~
Stephen Swain, John a. h'i"U'"'
James w. Berry.
Treasurer-Andrew Jameson
nv Sly JAS. A. CLARIDGE, Lbrarinn.
Nln MILLERs, MANUFACTURERS, VA
i CHINIsTS, 4c.-For sale At Manufacturers
prices, for cash.
yulcanized India Rubber Machine Betting q
all sizes. 18th.
Mixed Steam Packing. in sheets Of all th'S'
ncsses and lengths.
Gum Packing with cloth insertion.
Pure yulcanilcd Sheet Rubber, Of all thrsh''''
es and lengths. i,
HydraGt, Engine, Steam, and Suction Hose q
all sizes. ;, p,,.,
Baskets, Washers, Rings, Couplings, Hose r'Is''
sprinklers, DC, &c. porrr.g
Also. a superior article Of ANCHOR BoLllN"
CT Otis, Of ever Lumber. Orders from the c.l'
try promptly attended to. J. NJ. NEWIoN'
I, o.ysm Theatre Building.
A LEyANDRIA CITY six per cent SUM-
n Registered and Coupon, for sale oy
5~~ 2n-r rpkSr n"''
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TT YOU WANT A FIRST-RATE ARTICLE
/ OF HOPED SKIRT, go to
sep Is h1chAhDo'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

JTOOP SKIRTS AND SKIRT SUPPORTERS,
II in great variety, just received Ut s.
sep2I hICnhnpo.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-06

An amphitheatre for the exhibition of animals will
seat 1000 spectators.
Six commodious halls, each fifty by one hundred
and fifty feet, with waterproof roof and glazed
windows, are provided for Farm Products, Agri-
cultural implements, Manufactures, Flowers and
Fine Arts. thirty-horse-power steam engine,
and two of Ericssons caoric engines, will furnish
ample power. level plat of ten acres has been
laid off for the exhibition of agricultural machines
in operation
There are ornamental structures for the Off
GERS of the Society, the guests, and the ladies.
The editorial corps will have commodious
quarters, with Geographic office attached; and
two powerpresses win print bulletins and reports
during the exhibition. Ornamental gateways, a
tower for judges music stands, and other decora-
tive structures, have been designed by that accom-
plished architect, W. W. Boyington, Esq, of Chi
cago. A halEmile track has been laid out for
"trials of speed and in addition to the large pre-
miums offered by the Society, the citizens of Chi
cago have subscribed purse of 81 OOO to be awar-
ded on the last day to the best trotting horse.
There will also be trials of steam-ploughs and of
steam-fire-engines: ploughing matches; regatta
and boatrace on the lake; military review on a
plain adjoining the fair grounds; trial of bands of
music, &C., &C., adding to the interest of the "Far
Week at Chicago" The hotels will charge their
usual rates; free campingground has been secured;
and the hospitality of the citizens of Chicago is
proverbia
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-06

The list of names appended to the call for a
Town-Meeting, as published by US yesterday has
doubtless been thoroughly scrutinized by our
readers. Whatever may be the result of the move
ment thus set on foot, the fact that such call has
been made by so numerous and respectable DOR
ton of citizens is significant of the necessity
for some reform in municipal affairs and of the
general desire to accomplish it. 1t is not often
that men thus stand forward, Irrespective
'of party" to testify to the decentralization
Of the times, and to aid in the work of re-estab-
fishing good government. Whether their meas
ures shall be wisely or unwisely directed, and
whether they effect their honorable purposes or
not, the step they have already taken will not be
wholly unproductive of good. They have borne
evidence against the 'presentdeplorabec condition.
of our city, and in the face of that strong array
of witnesses the fact is placed for ever be-
yond dispute. 1t is not necessary to enum-
crate the causes that have brought ms
to this condition. 1t may be that bloody
atfrays and brutal murders have stirred the
hearts of some, and that the mal-adminisration of
justice and the prostraon of the elective franchise
have reused the indignation of others, and it would
De fruitless task to seek among thousand men
for the incentives which have led them all TO meet
on common ground. 1t is enough that they have
admitted the existence of evils, which thew de-
clare ''deplorable" If, under such circumstances
they cannot find and apply remedy, it is snre,,,
time to inquire whether the defective system which
we now miscall selfgovernment, is attributable to
us or to the inherent weakness of our established
institutions.
The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-09-06
SEVFNTH NATIONAL AGRIcULTURAL
EXHIBITION.

We have received from Ben Perley Poore, ESQ.,.
Secretary, circular. setting forth the ar
engagements which the Society has made for its
next fair to be held at Chicago. He states that
there have been more advance entries of stock and
OF implements than at any previous exhibition of
the Society, and in addition to the premium list of
$4,000, numerous special premiums have been of
fered by the citizens of Chicago.
The grounds have been fitted up under the eff
Gent direction OF Col. Horace Capron, Superin-
tendent of the Exhibition. Over forty acres ara
enclosed, (including spacious rove Of fine shade
trees,) located three miles from Chicago Court
House, and about thirty rods from Lake N;ch;a..
Two railroads furnish easy and frequent commun;.
cation with the city.
There are upwards of one thousand pens and
stalls, extending around three sides of the enclo.
sure, covered with tight roof and furnished with
tie-posts, racks or troughs Hay, straw and water
will be provided gratis, and oats, corn, meal and
green corn in the husk, will be supplied at cost