Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-21

CIRCUIT COURT.--IHt ohCuiu oouio,
Judge John W. Tyler, opens its Spring term
for this county at the Court House IN this
city, this morning.
I'VE have already noticed the principal
business which will occupy the attention OF
the Court. The term will probably last two
weeks.
POINT Look Our.-Mr. Logan 0. Smith,
proprietor of the United States Hotel, i'll
Washington, has leased and will open the
hotel at Point Look Out, at the mouth OF the
Potomac. on the 18th of June next Point
Look Out is most delightful summer re-
sort, and will. no doubt, this season, be lib
orally patronized.
FRrIr-Strawberre were quite plentiful
in Market last Saturday morning, but prices
ruled too high for the indulgence of printers
palates. We also saw some peaches but
they looked as if they had "been sent for
and couldn't come"
BANK DIRECTORS The Governor has APP
pointed NJ. Y. Partlow, X. NJ. Smith and
Albert w. Gray directors in the Branch of
the Exchange Bank in this city.
Ezsa A BEAUTIFUL CITY RESIDENCE
H#I# FOR SALE.--I am authorized to dispose
Of, at private sale, that desirable three story
BRICK DWELLING, on the east side OF Wash
incton street, between Cameron and Queen, built
and occupied by Benjamin Hallowel
The lot is about IT feet front on Washington
street, running back l23 feet inches to the mid
die of the square.
The house is 10 feet front, divided by a hall u
icilu nrt hn first nn
four chambers in each of the second and third
stories. and three in the attic; the whole finished
in the han,ssomes style, and furnished with water
and gas aud every convenience OF cellar, closets,
pantry &c. &C.. that could be- devised, by the
owner tor the convenience of his o~n i"m'G
The building was erected in 1853, and is in
as good condition as the day ii was first occu-
pied and is only sold, because not now required
Tor use by the proprietor.
A small portion only of the purchase money
will be REQUIRED in cash; considerable portion
will be taken in public securities or stocks; and
the residue may remain unpaid for several years,
with security on the property.
ANY one DESTROYS of purchasing, can examine
the house throughout ut any time, by calling on
the subscriber, rs the family is now absent from
9TH mo 2l-eo2n r. II. MILLER.
UARPER'S MAGAZINE FOR JUNE-Great
1 attraction at FRENCH'S Book and Pcriodi-
cal Depot.
Commencement of the twenty-frst volume.
Now is the time to subscribe. llarpcrs Maya
zine ior June. il splendid number, amongst
many admirable things, it contains the (ilrst pa
per) OF Il Summer in New England, illustrated by
Porte Crayon whose sketches are nimliahlc,
price IS; or copies for 50, delivered in any part
of the city, or mailed to any part OF the country.
Casscll's illustrated Family Bible, No. I, beau.
tifu number. l5c
Cusscll's illustrated Natural History, No. 6, II
very interesting work. l3c.
Godcy's Lady's Book for June. full of Fashion
plates, patterns for all kinds OF Needle Work,
choice reading matter. etc, etc, Poe.
Peters IN. Ladies' National Magazine for June,
Isl cts.
Arthur's Home Magazine for June, 4 capital
number, lSIc.
Our Musical Friend. No. n, contains II pages
Of choice music. I'LL for Toe.
Constantly receiving new Books, Magazines,
&c.. H.. my u
:e4zD FOR NEW NORK-Thc new and
= - .lr.ant Screw Steamship MoNTlCEh-
10. ,ia..t, Captain. will leave the Company's
depot, IN Wednesday, May ODD, 1860. AT / o'clock,
+. VI.
Cabin Passage, with elegant State Room accom-
nio,latiunS $50.
Returning. viii leave New York on Saturday,
May 10Th.
For freight or passage, apply to
FUWhH & CO.. Agents, Alexandria.
H. b. CROMWELL Il Co. Agt'S \. York. Pier No. -.
n15~ NOTlCE.--The steamer MONTICELLO,
will hereafter stop at Norfolk every Monday
morning, on her inward trip from New York, AMI
leave the same afternoon for this place and Wash
layton. Freight taken ut most reasonable rates.
Passage. including meals, 81.
,;,,I,t ar aublr In
T. T. CROWELL.
Agent Of the Company 1T Norfolk
FOWLE & CO., Agents, Alexandria.