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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

KIM BBLs. NO. POTOMAC HERRING
a., SoN 'o eels and half bbls. FAMILY sHAD,
no. !, ~ reduced prices, by J. 3. MsaRAW.
Upper cad sf EiAg-s1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

CUMAC AND RAGS wANTED'-The .ubscri-
y Dor wishes to purchase the above articles y ID
any quantity, for which he is prepared 70 pay inc
highest market prices in cash, at all tunes, v
IN oo-,f !. E. McGRAW.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29


INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS to
i cal at my MASrrAcroRY, No. l41 King STREET,
's"EgS WASHINGTON AND ST. AsArH STREETS,
"a aaa examine my large and handsome assortment
W HApDLERl GOODS. as do not intend to be
,TPas'ed in my line of business by any other city
s. nave on hand. and am daily manufacturing, as
"De and superior an assortment as can be found in
-! oi the Northern cities. My stock comprises
great variety as can he found in any other
=. aOa's' consisting of HARNESS Of all kinds, from
,I ,Is nne quilt work down to the dray, cart, and
PISus1 Harness; TRUNKS of every kind, fne
T, .e Leather, Steel Spring Iron Frame Ladies'
a ,unk' and Bonnet Boxes, and all other kinds,
sDa1 s''n to the common Packing Trunks; Saddles,
SUES SUES Martingils, Whips. &c., a. dne as the
Eo.1 Eu,.' Buffalo and Fancy Robcs, Driving Gloves,
,mn ,se SoTor. Carpet Bags, valices, &e., &e,, Of
sihds. Call and see for yourselves. .s..
A.. nkiui for the very liberal patronage hereto-
,ns extended, solicit a continuance Of the same,
pledge myself to spare no pains 70 give ssts-
oo All goods warranted 10 DO as Represented.
al-o WIN. f. PADGETT.l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

>s>se EXPRESS STEAM LINE FOR
SssSPlllLADELPIIIA AND NEW YORK.
The Propeller J. JEROME, Capt. Jerome. will
ea'e Pier opposite No. 4 South Wharves, on Thurs
day, Eth inst, at o'clock. P. ".
Goods from New York for this place come daily
to Philadelphia, thence by Express Steam Line to
'a's place, leaving every Thursday. Through Bills
OF Ladng signed in New York. ... ..,
WM. II. F0wLE 4 son,
No. 1. South Wbarves.
y. COOPER, No. Is North Wharves, Agents in
Philadelphia.
IL. II. TAYLOR 4 CO., No. IS West street,
Agents in New York nah A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

s~A TWO STORES AND DWELLINGS FOR
B#iH RENT.-The houses on Royal street. one Of
which lately occupied by John I. Creighton as
Hardware store, are for rent, and immediate pos
session given For price and other particulars
apply to JAMES hoA'h'
ian diff
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DRY GOODS, &C.
q COODs FOR ls59.--we are now re-

C,pR1yG GOODS FOR lS59.--We are now re
! oo;v;no our stock Of SPRING GOODS, which
!. carefully selected and bought of the best houses
in the country. We would also assure our Gus
toners and the public, that, having been 80 long
in the business, we are enabled to buy our goods
direct from manufacturers ana importers d. tne
lowest nossblc price, and we arc willing to let our
customers have the benefit of our experience, a
we have determined to sell at small advance on
frs, cost FOR CASH We pame in part
FOR LADIES.-Bonnets Flowers, Ribbons, and
other Millinery Goods; Black and Fancy Dress
Sik.. Poll de Chevre Chali and Nous de LANES
Calicocs; Gnghams; Debaize; Apacas; Lavclla
Cloths; Bombazines Corsets; Black Lace; Lace
and Crane Vciis; Veil Barcges; Broche, Stella,
and Printed Shawls and Scarts Grape shawls,
beautiful assortment; Plaid Dusters Hoped Skirts;
Dclts. and a beautiful assortment of Trimmings,
Of every description. The handsomest and best
.iectei stock Of Collars, Sets, Bands, lnsertings,
and Edgings, ever before offered.
FOR NTLEMEN.-Bla Cloths; Black and
Fancy Cassimcrcs: Small Plaid Cassimeres. for
Rnys: Nor.eilles Vcstngs: Shirting Calicoes and
Linens. in large variety; Merino and Cotton Han
Hose; Black and Fancy Cravats and lies; collars
nil STYLES; Shirts and Shirt BosOms; Linen and SIX
Uanikcrchiers: Kid Gloves. large and we'll Sc
cctC, stock. ,oo,,,
UoUSEEEEPING AND DOMESTIC GOODS.
--Rrown and Blcached Sheetings and Shirtngs.
ali widths: Marseilles Countcrpanes: Linen Dam
ask Table Diaper and Cloths; Cloth Table Covers;
Bed Tickings: Napkins; Diapers; T"wellings
Crash: Plaid Domestic; Counterpane Cotton STR
ped Osnaburg. Dcnms, Mariners stripes. We
will sell our stock of Carpcting very cheap. We
have Velvet Tapestry. Ingram, Wool Fllilng' nag,
and other kinds of Carpet, together with large
stock Of Rugs.
NOTIONS.--Wc invite the attention Of Country
Merchants to our stock of Notions. which has been
selected expressly for the Country trade: and we
would invite AL 10 give call, us we En"" We
oan sell bargains for cash. ,
:. i W. MEYENBERG.
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,T~ NOTlCE.-Thc steamer JAMES
ts-ssr1ss.--.ss.GTY having resumed her route on
The Potomac River. will leave Washington on
TT ESDAIS and FRIDAYS. at 6. A. NJ. Return
ing will leave Currioman on WEDNESDAYS and
SATURDAYS. stopping at all the regular Land
ings. gong and returning.
LTC1AN S. PAGE, Proprietor.
NlrH Bovsu, Agent. NH l0-tf
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WOOD. EDDY eco, MANAGERS,

(SuCCcssorS 10 =. SWAN q WI
HNHE following Scheme will be drawn by WOOD,
i EDDY & CO.. Managers of the SPARTA
ACADEMY LOTTERY, in each of their Single
Number Lotteries for April, 1859. at AUGUSTA,
GEo.. in public under the superintendence of Com
mssoncrs.
CLASS IA Draws Saturday. April 2, 1859.
CLASS Is Draws Saturday, April 9, 1859.
CLASS l6 Draws Saturday, April l6. 1859.
CLASS II Draws Saturday, April %, 1859.
CLASS 18 Draws Saturday, April 30, 1879.
ON THE PLAN OF SINGLE NJ NJ ERS.
$4,000 TICKETS j,4S5 PRIzEs!!
NEARLY ONE PRIZE TO EVERY NINE 7ICKETS
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DEEsE'S MANIPULATED GuANo.-
N KNOX d BROTHER, Sole Agents for Al
sxaudris, hsvs on hand full supply Of this vsiu-
able, and well tested Susno. for sale At Agents
rste, mh le--5m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
ARRANGEMENT 1859.
HOURS OF DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS
.U~~, GEORGE PAGE and sTA
Es4..i THOS. COLLYER. -x$Ss

From washingto Steamer GEORGE PAGE
At 81. y. and II. a. In.. ]. 3. ), and It p IN.
From Washington-Steamer THOS. COLLIER
at :. 10. II. M. -. H.. 2 l. and &. p. IN.
From Alexandria--Steamer GEORGE PAGE
Il; 81 9. ~. q. m., II m, q, 4, and y. III.
From Alexandria THOS. COLLfER
at It, O. II a. In., |. ,. and p. n., except Tues
day and Friday mornings, when the COLLiER
will run her regular trips to MOUNT VERNON.
as heretofore and omit her trips between Washing
ton and Alexandria from a. IN, to ?. IN. only.
The q. 81. n. m. and 2t p. m. boats from Alex
andra connect with the trains of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad for the North and West.
The II a. IN. and It p. m. boats from Washing
ton connect with the trains of the Orange and AL
exsndria Railroad for the South aud South West.
int li-tf
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WILLIAM ], HIGD0N,

NOR the present, can he found at W. Z. ATwELLs'
II 124 King street. All orders in HOUSE. SIGN,
and ORNAMENTAL PAINTING. promptly at
tended to. Orders from the country particularly
r.u,st.d feb left
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

FOR RENT-The three story BRICK
"a; HOUSE. on Royal street, between King and
Prince streets. lately occupied by A. 5. Robinson.
Aprlv to feb 2S-d,fI BRENT klNZER.
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LEXANDRIA CITY SIX per cent sToCk,
q 4. sss"'' ss~a ~ coasE IR6rlsSRs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
ORANGE 4 ALEXANDRIA RAILROAD

lA u lsG = s..:.:::.s::.
TNHE TRAIN leaves Alexandria daily, at Il
i o'clock, A. NJ. for Gordonsvillr. connecting
with the Trains on the Virginia Central Railroad.
for Richmond and the West, and with the Trains
on the Manassas Gap Railroad, for W oodstock and
intermediate points.
The Train leaves daily, Sunday night excepted)
at g o'clock. p NJ, for Richmond, New Orleans,
Memphis and intermediate points.
Through Tickets at the Railroad Station.
The Trains leave Gordon nsville daily At 1920, A.
NJ, and 1915 p. NJ, arriving ut Alexandria at =
?. NJ, and 3 4. NJ.
No Night Train on Sunday.
iy li-tf j r. NICkLIN. Ticket Agent.
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MAGNIFICENT SCHEME,
APPROXIMATION PRIZES:

lSi Prizes amounting tn.......,....... S.IyO UUU
Whole Tickets $40; Halves So; Quarters S24.
l7fs- Circular showing the plan Of the Lotte-
rcs will be to any one desirous of receiving It,
Certificates of Packages will he sold AT the io-
lowing rates. which is the risk.
Certificates nf Packages, 10 Whole Tickets. s....SSO
10 Half 10
10 Quarter I" 900. 20
10 Eighth :" ..... 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

CuAP 62-Ap ACT to amend the 18th section of
chapter 3S Of the Code Of Virginia, as amended
by the 4th section of au act entitled an act
amending the Code of Virginia, passed March
3lst, 1851, 50 az more efectually to prevent deal
ing with .laves or free negroes. Passed Apru
l, 1855. ~ ... .. 20. .......a o..
|. Be it enacted by tho General Assembly, thai
the fourteenth section Of chapter thirty eight of
the Code Of Virginia, Is amended by the fourth
section Of an act enttled act amending tho Cods
Of Virginia. passed March the thirty first, eigh
tecu hundred and Ffty-one, be and the same '.
hereby amended and euar.ed 10 AZ to read -
follows:
"Sf4 If toe merchant shall desire his liccn.r
to include permission 10 sell, by retail, wine, Or
don't spirits, or n mixture thereof, he shal pay the
additional tax prescribed for this privilege, and
obtsin frcm tho court Of the county or corporation
in which his store or place Of sale IL situated, Il
certificate that he IL a person Of good character,
and that the court sees no objection To such per
mission being granted. If such certificate be ap
piled for and refused, the refusal shall be entered
of record and afterwards such certificate shall not
be granted to the applicant before the next May
term unless by n court composed Of the same jus
tices to whom the first application was made. or
majority Of the acting justices Of the county or
corporation. And in every case, the person to
whom the license IL granted shall enter into bond
with sufficient security. In penalty Of five hun
dred dollars, payable to the commonwealth, faith
fully to observe the laws in relation to dealing
with slaves or free negroes, or selling ardent spir
its, wine or any mixture thereof, or any other in
toxcating liquor, to slaves, az contained in chap
ter one hundred and four Of the Code Of Virginia
and shall moreover take an oath in open court,
faithfully to observe said laws.
q And be it further enacted, that no applicant
under this act shall sell to any free negro wine or
ardent spirits, or any mixture thereof unless upon
the written certificate Of three more justices Of
the peace that the said free negro is sober and or
dery, and OF good character.
3. This act shall be in force from its passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

The numbers from To $4,000 corresponding with
those numbers on the tickets printed on separate
slips Of paper, cncrcled with small tin tubes
and placed in one wheel.
The first 379 Prizes, similarly printed and cncir
cled, are placed in another wheel.
The wheel is then rcvolvcd, and n number is
drawn from the wheel of Numbers, and at tine same
time n Prize is drawn from the other wheel. The
number aud prize drawn ont are opened and exhib-
tied 10 the audience, and registered by the Commits
sioners the Prize being placed against the Number
drawn. This operation is repeated until the prizes
are drawn out.
Approximate aPrizes.-The two preceding
and the two succeeding Numbers TO those drawing
the first Prizes, will he entitled to the 44S APP
Proclamation Prizes. For example: il Ticket No.
1880 draws the $j5. 200 Prize, those Tickets
bcrcd lI2iS. ll2i9 ll2jl, 1882, will each be en-
titled to $500. II Ticket No. $50 draws the $50,
0n0 Prize. those tickets numbered j4S. 5i9, sol,
5j2. will each be entitled To $50, and on
coriing to the above scheme.
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LOTTERY ADVERTISEMENT.
CAPITAL PRIZE, $55,000!!
SO, 600 TICKETS ETs.............. ..25,s27 PRIZES :.

MORE THAN ONE PRIZE TO EVERY TWO TICKETS.
GEORGIA STATE LOTTERY, the plan
" of SINGLE MEMBERS, for the benefit
of the MONTICELLO UNION ACADEMY, of
Jasper County, Georgia. authorized by Special Act
of the Legislature, MCKINNEY & CO., Managers.
To be drawn in public, under the sworn supernten.
dence of two Commissioners, W. r. SYHoSs and
J. VI. PRESrIss, in the City of Savannah, Georgia.
TICKETS ONLY Slo-HALvES. QUARTERS.
AND EIGHTHS IN PROPORTION.
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FANCY ARTICLES, &C.

CTEEL SPRINGS By THE YARD have
y very superior article Of STEEL SPRINGS
for Hoop Skirts. that am selling by the yard, at
a low figure. Call and look.
NH 2S RICHARDS, 10, King street.
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ROBINSON & PAYNE,
InuN MARspAJI.

GROCERS. COMMISSION AND FORMARD
. ING MERCHANTS, Prince Street hh"p
dhrnndriu, I1. oct MI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

RI FOR RENT-The large brick WARE.
.i%& HOUSE. on Union street. second door from
Prince. lately occupied by Hill Brown 4 Partlow;
possession given Immediately. Also,
81, The brick WAREHOUSE, south side OF
i..Fl Prince street one door west of Union. Apply
rf,b q--cotf1 SAMUEL MILLER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

~ VESSELS WANTED FOR PHILADEL-
ssxPHlA. Despatch given. Apply to
eh 4 FOWLE & co.
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C.. C, BRADLEY

&C. BRADLEY,
CABINET. CHAIR 4 SOFA MANTFACTCRER,
Garner Of King a. A!tred.,s., A'ern"drir, w..
JJAS constantly on hand aud offers to the pub
III lie. an excellent assortment Of Cabinet Ware
sofas, aud Chairs Of every variety aud on the low
est terms. which, for durability aud finish, cannot
h. .urra,scd mh :-ly
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CHAP. 63.-An ACT to amend the third section oi
chapter 96 of the Code of Virginia, so as more
efectuslly to prevent dealing with slsves.-
Passed April !, 1853. .-- ..-
l. Be it enacted by the general assembly, that
the third section Of chapter nincty-six of the Code
of Virginia be re-enacted and amended 80 as to
read as follows ..
53. For license to keep house Of entertain
ment, the application shall be, when the house Il
in town having u corporation court, to such court;
and when il is not in anv such town, to the court
of the county wherein il is. IL the court be OF
opinion that the applicant is sober and OF good
character, aud will probably keep house orderly,
useful aud such the law requires, IT may grant
such license and if the house be in a town, the
court, when it grants the same, may, if the appli-
cant desire it, dispense with the necessity Of his
providing for horses. Before any license shall be
granted 10 keep such house, the petitioner shall
enter into bond with sufficient security, in penal
ty of two hundred dollars, payable TO the common
wealth, faithfully TO observe the laws regulating
houses Of entertainment, and all laws III relation
to dealing with slaves free negroes, and selling
ardent spirits, wine any mixture thereof. or any
other intoxicating liquor, to slaves, as contained
in chapter one hundred and four Of the Code "i
Virginia: and shall moreover take an oath in open
court, faithfully to observe said laws. II any such
application be refused, the refusal shall be entered
OF record. and license shall not he granted 10
the applicant before the next May term, unless by
a court composed Of the justices TO whom the tir-t
application was made or majority Of the acting
justices of the county or corporation.
2. And be it further enacted, that NO applicant
under this act shall sell to any free negro wine or
ardent spirits, any mixture thereof unless upon
the written certificate Of three moro Justices Of
the peace that the said free negro is sober orderly,
and Of good character. .....
3. This act shall be in force from its passage.
NH 26-dlw
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD

=
EA 81 - 4
ASSENGERS for this Road will leave the
/ Alexandria Station in the Orange Train at
7:l5, A. NJ, daily (Sundays eXcepted.)
The Trains will leave Mount Jackson 1T 7:42.
A. VI. arrive at Mount Jackson at LIS, p NJ.
NH Eff EDWARD GREEN, Treasurer.
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ATTORSEY 4 r Ia W.-i(".r"ndriG, !"
~" Office on Royal street, lately occupied by
4. 4 G. +. Stuart. ap 21-t
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ALEXANDRIA 4 WASHINGTON RAILROAD
GR J: .,ss;ss:
u-JrprD SrUrDUJE


fNN AND AFTER THE FIRST DAY OF
" NOVEMBER, the Trains on this Road, with
their Omnibusses, will connect with the Trains arr-
wing and departing on the Orange road, and the
Washington Branch of the Baltimore Road.
The Office of the Company, in Alexandria, is at
their Depot, corner of ST. Asaph and Princess sts
The Office in Washington, is at the Hat and Cap
Store of Samuel Stinemetz, corner of Louisiana
Avenue and Seventh street. near Pennsylvania
Avenue, and Immediately opposite the Dexter Ho-
tel Ladies and others, while waiting, will find
comfortable accommodations.
Passengers will leave Alexandria for Washing
ton, in the Cars at the following hours :-63O, 5,
9:l0, 1910, lilo, and 1910, A. NJ, 2:lO, 3:lO,
4:l0, $40, and Z, P. VI.
Passengers from Washington to Alexandria, will
take the Omnibusses at the Office of the Company.
as follows :-6:l5, $50. g. 1O, il, and IL, A. NJ;
2, 3, 4, 5, and I. p. NJ.
On Sundays, the first trip FROM Alexandria Will
be at A. NJ, and the last trip at 5:lO 7. NJ; and
from Washington at y. NJ. The II A. VI. Train
will be omitted.
OMNIBUSES. with an attentive Baggage master,
will await the arrival of the Trains IN each city.
In Alexandria, the Omnihuses will stand just out
side the Depot Of the Orange Road. Persons wish
ing to take this line, will purchase no tickets on
the Orange Road.
Passengers for the Orange Road. from Washing
ton, will find a comfortable Breakfast ready for
them at the Long Bridge Station.
This is the quickest route between Washington
and Alexandria. Passengers may rely on making
all the connections advertised, and starting at the
times named.
Fare between Orange and Baltimore Depot :,Jc.
From ST. Asaph street Depotto Bait. Depot, 25c.
I" - Wash Office, zoe.
Long Bridge. l5c.
Rss- Light articles. or bundles, will he forwarded
between Alexandria and Washington. from the
Office in either place Heavy ireights will he trans
ported over the Road if delivered at the Depot III
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MAGNIFICENT SCHEME
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY

1852. Prizes amounting
White Tickets $40! Ho'res S.; Quarters 50.
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NEW SPRING GOODS.


HARPER & BRO.
JJAVE Just received fresh supply Of PRINTS.
IL "a few English beautiful styles; plain Black
SILK. Linen Cambria lIsndkerciisfs. White Bril-
liant, low priced Mou.claine,, Lead colorcd Jeans,
Cotton O.naburc>. Blcarhcd and Brown ShcetngS,
Blcachcd and Brown Shirtugs. &r. feb Il
CtPRING MILLINERY GoODS.-Our stock OF
> SPRING BONNETS, RIBBONS. FLOWERS,
RUCIIES. and other MILLINERY GOODS. is
now open. We have made every effort I" select
the hest and latest styles. and we are confident that
we are able to sell them as cheap IA they can be
bought in any city north OF the Potomac:
:. 4 ". MEYENBERG.
NH } Sarepta Hall.
INDIA RUBBER HAIR PINS; Fine Combs;
j Round, Tuck. and Dressing Combs. very desl-
rabc and cheap, at ;. i ". ME1 ENBEhh >.
NH -
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N1OTICE-The highest market price paid for
~ olJ S,rap Iron, Wrought and Cast, Rags,
Rope, Copper, Brass, Lead, Zine, Bones, &c:
'fN' !. W. KENT d CO.,
cor. Union and Duke sts., or No. so union-st.
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FOR RENT.

TID GLOVES cleaned by
II NH I2 LEWIS BAAR, l3s king-st
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HAND MADE RUSCHES.-I would respect
III fully inform the Ladies that / am manutac.
turing Rusche- by hand, which are far superior to
anv | have ever made, and which are worth in
wear and appearance double the price of machine
made goods fmh 26l RICHARDS 10 king-st.
DORTE MONAIES, PURSES, CABAS, La
DIES aud Geutlcmcns Card Cases, Leather
Reticules, and Travelling Satchels, Infant wrap
pers, DC, at RICHARDS, llo' king-street'
NH %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

MOST respectfully offers his Professional Servi-
Nl ces. as Physician and Surgeon. TO the citizens
of Alexandria and the vicinity. Office No. ~.
Washington street east side, between hins ana
Cameron streets. le ---u
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FXCHANGE AND BANKING HOUSE OF
IL e. ". PIRCELL d. CO., Richmond, Va
We offer our services to the Presidents and Con.
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 b.
moderate We also offer our services to our friends
in the country for the purchase of Virginia State
Bank. and every description Of Stocks, at 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 atten-
ton, and will be attended to on ~ good terms as
though the parties sending were present.
c. W. PURCELL co.
Richmond. Va. nov 4-wly
A LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
n Library kept in the south-room, frst-story
of the LYCEUN HALL, :. ". corner of Prince and
Washington streets. Open every day from to s.
and from II to o'clock, p. VI. Annual subscrip.
tions. So; six months, Sl5O; three months, 81
Volumes in Library, about 1890.
Presdent-WM. u. CAzExovE.
DIRECTORS
Daniel +. Wilmer, J. Edward Chase,
Benjamin Barton. Sylvester Scott,
Elisha j. Miller, Andrew Jameson,
5. Ferguson Beach, Richard l.. Carne, jr,
Stephen Swain, John A. MilbWn,
William A. Duncan.
Treasurer-Andrew Jameson.
nv Sly Librarian-Ed Roxbury.
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GREENS MANSION HOUSE,
CORNER or CAMERON AND FAIRFAX SITS.
YNHIS wellknown and POPULAR HOTEL
having undergone a THORGf' 'GH RENO VA
TON aud REFtRNiSHING. is now open, with
everything complete for the convenience and ac-
commodatiop of BOARDERS and TRAVELLERS.
IE- The Proprietor has secured the services of
GEORGE L. STEWART and SAMUEL +.
GREGORY. under whose joint management no
pains will be spared to sustain the reputation Of
the HOUSE a. a FIRST CLASS HOTEL in
every respect JAMES GREEN.
Alexandria, February |, lS5g-dtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
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