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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

No. 81 South Third Street, Philadelphia.
81, ,29S, 500 90
Paid up Capital and Surplus. 2,ls4,lll "
SECURITY TO POLICY HOLDERS.
THIS old aud responsible Company insures
against loss or damage by Fire, almost every
description Of property, and offers TO Merchants
and Others desiring insurance, the security ot an
actual Capital Of G29S 500 for the whole Of which,
and Tor any liabilities beyond the Shareholders are
INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE, even 70 the extent Of
their entire fortunes. The Shareholders number
about one thousand and as q large portion Of
these are persons Of great wealth, the most ample
provisions exist for meeting every possible clam
against the Company
SUBJET TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED
STATES.
in appointing IN Agent for the United states
the Company has empowered him ITO appear ~
and accept any action ~ legal proceedings instl-
tuted against or ~ said Company, ~ the same
manner a. III the Company were i Corporation or
Company established BY the laws Of the United
States or any of the several States
PROVISION FOR PAYMENT OF LOSSES II
THE UNITED STATES.
A SPECIAL PERMANENT FUND has BEEN PLACED
Al THE DISPOSAL ~ The AGENT At PHILADELPHIA,
no ENABLE HIN 40 ADJUST AND PROMPTLY PAY ALL
LOSSES WITHOUT REFERENCE ~ LONDON.
LIBERAL 10 THE INSURED.
The uniform course Of the Company has Away
been liberal one towards Policy Holders. Nojust
claim has ever been disputed, and prompt pay
munt Of losses il standing rule. During the
past year, losses exceeding S525,O0 were paid
Losses paid as soon Is the amount j. ascertained
ANNUAL INCOME.
The Income ot the Company is now about 81
100000, increasing gradually each year, showing
that ii has the confidence Of the different commu-
mites IN which business il done.
RATE OF PREMIUM.
The Rate If Premium will be moderate, and in
All eases viii be based upon the character q the
owner or occupant, and the merits Of The risk
The conditions Of Insurance framed with the
greatest liberality.
JAMES r. CLOSE, Agent.
2zS;~ Office in Exchange Block, "a King street
So ely
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
ROOTS AND SHOES.

yT1uE CASH SYSTEM ADOPTED.-The sub
scriber having tried the credit system, and
found that it would not pay, has concluded to adopt
the CASH principle. In future, and from this
date, he will continue to do business upon this
principle. In bidding adeu to the old system, ne
would return his thanks TO his customers for past
fayors and hopes by strict attention. and such in
ducements as he may offer, to continue II under
the new. Iian l--tf] JOHN l.. SMITH.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
j. d. CoRSE. NJ. d. CoRSE.
Banking, Exchange and Collection Office of
C0RSE BROTHERS,

j.
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office OF
C0RSE BROTHERS,
No. 93 Exchange Block.
WE will make Collections all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
ceeds subject to Check, or remit promptly to any
designated point.
We will deal in Exchange, Time Bills Promis-
sorry Notes, Uncurrent Nancy, Coin, &c.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission, and LOANS negotiated on favor
able terms. Interest allowed to DepositorS
A varied experience of many years in this bust
ness, enables Us to offer services with confidence
to the public. feb l9-u
J. w BURKE ARTHUR HERBERT
Banking, Exchange, and Collection Office Of
BURKE u II Err b II 1,
Corner Of Prince aud Foirjur streets
WE will make Collections on all accessible
w points in the United States, and hold pro-
ceeds subject to Check, remit promptly . any
designated point.
We will deal in E.eeho"ge, Time Biiis, Promis-
sorry Notes incw.reat Money, CON, &C.
STOCKS and other SECURITIES bought and sold
on Commission. jan TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

EC" ToHs Voter. ot Aircoudril:-l announce
myself lis 4 candidate tor rec election . the office
III Collector If Taxes tor the southern District,
the First and Fourth Wards, and pledge myself
ii elected, H. ID everything il my power . give
satisfaction hope by strict attention and tba
manner in which have discharged the duties u
tie Office the past year, q have secured @ ne tho
confidence III nv fellow citizens, and, therefore,
respectfully ask that they will give me their votes
again Al the coming election, which takes place on
rhe Gth day III March WM II. SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

a.s- III thc go,rrs "a Aieraniria.I i beg loayo
II announce myself a. candidate iur the Office q
Superintendent ii Police 1T ii be your pleasure
II elect me. YOU viii receive the thanks Of your
humble servant. JOSEPH Y. MOORE.
feb l--dte*
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Z.J~ Il, he lotsrs oJ Aier"drto.-A. i.
SKIDMORE, i a candidate for the office of Su
perintendent 81 Gas, and will be supported AZ the
coming election, which takes place on Tuesday,
March Cth 1860, BY MANY VOTERS.
trb lite
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q G BRADLEY.

CABINET. CHAIR / SOFA MANUFACTURER,
Corner Of Hing q AJredsts., Aieraadri", 70.
TAS constantly on hand and offers 70 the pub
II lie, an excellent assortment Of Cabinet Ware,
Sofa. and Chairs Of every variety, and on the low
est terms, which, for durability and finish, cannot
ba srr,,.ssad NH fly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
n / sMO0T. ATTORNEY at Law

O9fce. 10. II. Souta Royol ~ ~ Aleca"aria -.
c.sy~ Practices in Alexaudria, the neishborins
counties, and Washington city. PrompL returns
made of al money collected.
REFERESCEs.-Mc McNeal ( Jones, Bait'-
more; Messrs. q. 4 I. Parker & Co.. Washington
civ: Messrs. Smoot. Uhler Co., Alexandria, Va;
Messrs. Burke { Herbert, Alexandria, Va
,,b
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DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &C.

GARDEN SEEDS! GARDEN SEEDS! -
(T The subscriber has just received his Spring
supply of GARDEN SEEDS, &C., consisting in
part Of White Onion Sets; Onion Seed; Satisfy,
or Vegetable Oyster; Parsnips; Nastartium: Cab
bage Seeds, various kinds; Egg Plant; Large Bell
Pepper; Parsley: Beet, various kinds; Early Let
tuce; Radish Early Peas, &C., for sale by
Dr. X. II. STABLER,
fol - No los King street.
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SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
.NPIN u,
,TgN,NrnpIA IIpGINTA
CAPITAL OVER 100000 DOLLARS,

AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING.
The Charter ol thi, Company oilers more tayora-
ble advantages to the farmer and others, than any
Company chartered in the state, by insuring
with or without premium note. II the applicant
prefer. hc can pay the full amount oi the premium
in cash, Or by clccting cash insurance Tor two
years the insured saves one eighta ot the amount
hc would otherwise have opay; ~ by becoming
member, and giving small premium note, the In-
sured saves nearly one half III the amount charged
IN Stock Companies, when insuTlug from year t.
year This Is the advantage resulting from the
combination ot the
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
against lo,s III damage by fire. On the 18th day oi
March, Isjl since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members III tile Company, and over seventy thou
sand dollars have been paid tor losses. Having
increased our business during the past year. 80 feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and Tor is hatterRg pros
poets al future usefulness Tho Directors hope
and believe that by prudence, caution, and rigid
system Of economy, they will establish tor tins
Company reputation for cheapness and safety
not surpassed by any Company in the Y States.
All differences iii settlement of losses, may be-
determined hy three diSmtercsed arbitrators 81 the
County whore such loss happened, u he mutually
chosen III the insured and thc CoHpany.
DIRECTORS:
H. ~ Thomas, Jane. L Close,
H. B Robertson, Thomas Il. Hill,
Dr X. II. staher, 4. III Carter
Christopher Nrale, Nm. Wright,
I. II. Lipscomb, X. Il Lester,
Sila> Biglow, Ben. \. Na!!c,
" NJ Turner George Il. French,
A H. Elakey VIM 4. Knight.
OFFICERS
II. " Thomas, Prcst Thomas \ I'LL, Ire'er.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

zG- To THE VOTERS OF ALEXANDRIA.
II beg leave to announce myself candidate iOs
reelection ID the office noW hold, viz Collector
III Taxes, Northern District or 2d and ID Nwd'
III il be your pleasure 10 rc elect me, you vii te
ceiye the thank, III your humble servant
f.b ltes JOHN "A. FIELD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

.a.4- JAMES i. COLEMAN respectfully presents
himself 10 the Voters Of Alexandria tor re-elcc-
ton to the office III MEAsURER Of WOOD ANu
BARK, al the heapproaching election, and hopes his
past course vii be sufficient commendation 70 IN
sure your support. feb lb-dtE-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
". q. ATKINSON

5sg~ SUPERINTENDENT OF G GAs.-Thc
undersigned offers himself for reelection 70 the
Office Of Superintendent Of Gas. From bis eTpe-
rience no feels confident that he can give full -
tislaction u the public
fabQ 9ay,le II. II. SMITH
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John 7. CREIGHTON, Auctionoer.

SIS KING STREEr, ALEXANDRA, NlHGlNlA.
PERSONAL attention given to all business entrus-
rcd to his care. Refers to r. &. Violet, AleXan-
sria, Va; Lewis Mckenzie, do: Brent 4 kinzer'
do; Gray. Miller & Co., do; W. G. Yeaton, esq,
do; Corse Brothers, do; Hiss 4 Cole, Baltimore
Md; Dugan & jenkins do; P. ). Justice y CO.
Philadel phia Pa; n l.. Hart 4 Co, do; Russell
Erwin 4 Co., New York; LanSon, Goodnow Co.,
a. my 2S--ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

10" ~ he Jpters " AleraDdr.a - Ohm \
SMITH j. i candidate ior the Office u Chief In
gineer u the Fire Department feb l3-dte'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

Fair, ,comic,) Harpers Weekly and everything
else N my ilne lteo u y. +. FkENCh.
NEW BOOKS. MAGAZINES, AND PAPERS
N AT GEORGE sIGGERS' Book and Perio-
dical Store rs Prince street opposite the Gazette
Office.
Harper's Magazine for March, 25c
Godey's Iady,s Roof far March. 25c.
Peterson's Ladies' National for March, 1890.
Artbur's Home Maoszipe for March. Isle.
Ethel Trevor. or the Dukes Victim, by o. W.
N REYNOLDS 5Oc
Nick Max for March. Zoe.
Pickle. for March. l0c
Frank Lcslie,s Budoet of Fun for March 6e.
Chamber Encyclopedia, Dictionary u Uni.
yersal knowledge for the people, part ~, now
ready l5c.
The Sons 81 MALTA exposed, being complete
expose 81 the secret dongs oi the !. =. ;. D. oy
one "ho was :. :. II - i-5G.
y. I. Ledger, Mercury, weekly Family Jour
nal WayeTley, Leslie.s News, Harper weekly,
Pictorial, Welcome GuesL Literary companion
~ Y. Wayerly, weekly Herald, weekly Times;
Daily Papers.-baltlInore clipper J.. =; iie-
Ia'd, h'eAahaI'a uaLS''c' anu G.''s -" ~ Z"
the cheap Book and Periodical line feb Il
MORE NEW BOOKS.-Bullrt oa he Church
Nj The Path which lea 4 Protestant Lawyer to
the Catholic Church. by Peter IL. Burnet, one
Ou hr Oriyi,. u Species, by means IF Natural
Selection or the preservation ~ q favored races ~
Ing s'fuggls TT llie Dy CnaIIss Dai";. u =
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Campbell, II one handsome royal octave volume,
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

1z6~ CApr WM. Il. Pace, will be supported tor
the office ii Mayor of this city, n the election II
March. TN Tian3l-dte-l MANY VOTERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
MANASSAS Gap RAILROAD,

r.. sss, gnE .Ss31 S5s5SsE5=5-7SSi1
- - ~
nASSENG ERS for this Road viii leave the
Alexandria Station in the Orange Train, at
I, A. NJ, daily Sundays excepted.) arrive at Al
exandria at q p. NJ. Through tickets by this route
to Middleburg and Winchester.
The Trains leave Mount Jackson daily (Sun-
DAYS exeepted,) at 7:30, A. NJ, and arrive at Al
exandria at l:55, P. NJ.
" 6-tf EDWARD GREEN, Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
NEW STOVE AND TIN STORE,

No IA Fairfax Street, Alexandria, va.
A CARD.-ENOGH GRIHES respectfully IN
N forms his friends and the public generally, that
he has associated with him his son JAMES r..
GRIMES, and under the firm name Of L. GRIMES
4 SON, we have resumed at the old stand on FAIR
fax street, the STOVE, AND TIN WARE BUSl-
NESS IN ALL IT'S BRANCHES, and hope and
expect to conduct the same, 50 as to merit the conn
dence and patronage OF all who may give us call.
We intend to devote our time and attention more
especially to out door work, both IN town and
country, such as ,,,.or,,.,,
ROOFING, q GUTTERISG and SPOCTiNG,
And all kinds of Stove and Furnace Work, ana
Jobs that require skill and experience
All Jobbing and Repairing attended to III person
Our Stock of STOVE is intended to SUIT the
wants ofeyery body. We are determined TO please,
both in work done and goods sold Our expenses
are small aud we shall be content with small prohis.
Gsfy- Orders from the country, either Tor work
or for goods promptly attended to. ,o,,
oct l-ly u. uh1-di.'0 d .2o>.
ARGEsT AND BEST. ASSORTMENT OF
| 4 STOVES ever offered in this market, consist
ing of the following COOKING SION ES' Dia-
mond Rock Stewart Stoves; PENNSYLVANIA Lea
der. Charter Oak, Nevada, Comet, Western Dla-
mond. Wisconsin, York Complete and Nine Plates
pARIOR STOVES-For COal-The Macgre-
eor. MI sizes: Two Column Radiators. Gas Burners
Slidinps Door. Open Fronts, keiSterhock, Forrest
Crate. Feimour and Latrobe SION ES; Parior
Crates, Globe, Office, and Bar Room STOVES
Wood Stoyes-Self Regulators, Cottage Par
lors, Oven Parlors, Air Tight, SiX-plates, and
Box Stoves Coal Hods, Fancy, Galvanized, and
.Japanned Coal Sives Coal Shoveis Stove Polish,
Sheet Zine Sheet Iron, Stove Brick, ana soap
Stone, Stove Pipe, Tin Ware, Tin Safes, Japanned
Ware, Oyster Stewers, Chatting Dishes, Ne, &c.
' H. l. GREGORY,
sen 90 Nos lis and l20 King street.
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NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY.
Ef IA gssg 1 80. .s5sss.yT7

~ So ..g
Y3RoM BALTIMORE TO CHICAGO in SO
e hours, with only two changes of cars.
TRAINS leave Calvert Station, Baltimore, dal-
ly, (Suudays excepted) at 7.30, a. NJ, and ., T.
NJ, for Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati,
and st. Louis.
For Elmira, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Canandai-
qua, Rochester, and all parts OF Canada, trans
leave daily. (Sundays excepted,) ut $50, A. NJ,
and 3, z. NJ.
Passengers from Washington and South, buy
tickets only to Baltimore, where they can be pro-
cured to ali points. JOHN r. RIGNEY,
Assistant Superintendent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

MILITARY GOODS.-W. B. RICHARDS,
NJ Jr, Dealer in Military Goods, llO King
street. Alexandria Va, would remind All u want
Of the above Goods by the 22d instant, mat i
would be well to send in their orders early. that
they may be filed IN time Swords, beltS' Hats,
Cans. EpauIets. Sashes, Buttons, Gilt Lace and
Cord, and all kinds Of Trimmings, furnished At
IN. lowest rates feb III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

VI The subscriber has Just received MS sPr'ns
supply Of GARDEN SEhDS' &c'' consisting ~
part OF white onion oeo'' o"ioH ooe.' o',S''2'
or Vegetable oyster; ParShiP'' HaStu'Iun'' DI,
bage Seeds, various xmas ESs 'an' i'ai y po''
Pepper; Parsley Beet, various kinds; Early Let
tuce; Radish; Early Peas &C. Tor sale ny
Dr. y; - i,e : IapLl.n T;L'Ll,r1.,
aa-,r .r,,ns
w >,rS1fA unhDEN - "1-1TDD 80 D,,,,,,,p Extra
~ AnhAN = = -. - 90 Fr,,no ar,.
White Marrowfat, and Blackeyed MarFowlaI PEAS;
Early 1oIk' Large iorN Ion,S'o." "a MIN
rabbae. a1J ".' RorIr Fa Balsam and Early Blood
Tnrri9 Rect. Short Top Long Scarlet, Yellow,
White. and Scarlet Radish; White and Red Solid
Celery; Early Cured Sicsian and other Lettuce;
Ega plant: Satisfy. az. Just received from Com
stock, Ferre 4 Co., and for sale by nnar,,n
- u. rlEhIoINI =,
feb l72, ). r. cor. King anu WASH. stS.
pRTns ~. Pm, Cuhcb.. Acct potassa:
~, ~, =, 80 p:a, p.,,.b. pn,y,I G.n,
go. ,a.tls Soan. White wax. Blue Mass. Cream
Tarter Pow'd Ext CoIocyuth; Black Pepper;
Carb. Ammonia; Corn Starch Cinnamon Bark;
Prepared Chalk; Sll Soda, just received and iof
sale BY WM \. HART, 10. IL KING y
Sign II the Golden Mortar tcb n
,>,,o>pr,,o CoCo,INE. Rr,,,,,s Trocbos.
ID McAlister's Ointment; Sautord's Iuyigorator;
Merchant Gargling oil; Jayne's Expectorant;
Honcwelrs Cough Remedy; Beckwith Pills just
received. and for sale ~
WM. a. HART. 10. liz King ~,
One door east If the Marshall House.
Sign of the Golden Mortar 80 =
VIRGINIA COAL OIL. from tie kuuawha
Work.. very superior article, giving more
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

n.y- CITY SURYEYOR.-The undersigned
offers himself for reelection % tho office he holds
a. City Surveyor and solcits tho votes Of his ie-
low citizens
feb 25-dtE@ VI. q. ATKINSON.
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CANDIDATES.

nD- GEO ". BRENT will be supported tot
the office If Corporation Attorney, a. the election
to take place March 9Th by
III 27-dte- MANY VOTERS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

E..J- CARD. AT tile suggestion q many oi
my friends, have concluded not e run tor the
Sherfalty Vi Alexandria County, but 70 run Tor
the Office of Commissioner of the Revenue.
therefore announce myself as candidate for thai
Office Iuoy I7-eotefl WM. 4. HART
E,t- ~ the Voters ~ he zig u'd Cosafy ~
Aje1aad,ia:-I offer myself a candidate for the
Office of Sheriff, Id the aex election and most res
pecttully solicit your votes.
u 3-lawts IT, L. MONROE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
F1RE INSURANCE NOTICES. &c
ALEXANDRIA AGENCY
NORTHERN Assurance coMP'Y, LONDON

MAD OFFlCE FOR THE uhITED SIATESi
N-o RI S0,ifb TUird Street PhiLadeilJhid
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NAVY & HARMON.

nR0CERS-DEALERS IN CORN NEAL
II corn. OATS, RALE ia Y, and all kinds
Of NTLE- FEED, corner Of Prince and Royal St.
Alnynnlria Va. ap IV-uly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
WASHINGTON & CO.

Grocery, Liquor, and Commission Merchants,
No. II, UNION STREET
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
e.b
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

NIEGROES WANTED.-We wish to purchaSS
any number of NEGROES, of both seXee,
for cash An letters addressed to at this place
will receive prompt attention. Having bought
the establishment. lately occupied by MILAN
Grigsby, West end Duke street, and having rett-
fed il to make il one of the most healthy ana com
Portable Depot for NEGROES, We will receive
them on board on the usual terms.
ana se~eotf PRICE, BIRCH CO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

THOMAS PERRY,
Commission Merchant, No. 5, Janney'S Wharf
ALEXANDRIA, VA.
feb I0-1Y
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DAILY LINE BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA and
WINCHESTER, via LEESBURG,
BERRYVILLE, &C.,

By RAILROAD AND FIRST CLASS COACHES.
w.s5'S
ktsS "a IL
A DAlLI LINE Will commence running as
above, on Monday the 10th instant, by way OF the
AIexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad,
and Means and Fawsett's mail line Of Coaches.
Leave the Railroad Depot at Alexandria, cor
ner of Water and 0ronoco streets, ut 10, A. NJ,
arriving at Winchester at Z, p. NJ
Leave Winchester at j, A. NJ, arriving at Al
exandria at 24. y. NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01
GARDEN SEEDS,

w ARRANTED FRESH AND GENUINE.-EXtra
Early May, Daniel O'Rouke Early Frame, Large
White Marrowfat, and Blackcyed Marrowiat Peas
Early York, Large York Comstock's Premium
Flat Dutch, Large French OXheart and Savoy
Cabbage Early Flat Balsam and Early Blood
Turnip Beet; Short Top Long Scarlet, Yellow
White, and Scarlet Radish White and Red Solid
Celery; Early Curled Silcsian and other Lettuce;
Large Smooth Round, and Large Red Tomato;
Egg Plant; Satisfy, &C. Just received from Com
stock, Ferre 4 CO., and for sale by
J. X. PIERPOINT,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

NTEaROES WANTED wish to purchase
any number OF NEGROES, for which /, VIII
nav liberal prices. Those wishing to SELL wiLl 10
wall to call on me before selling, at my old stand'
at West End, Alexandria, Va.
aug la--dtf JOSEF" n- n",.,N
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

TABLE CUTLERY AND PLATED WARE.
J7INE IVORY HANDLE and other TABLE
l. CUTLERY; heavily plated Forks, Spoons,
Castors, Cake Baskets &c These goods are from
the best manufacturers, and will give satisfaction
some new styles just received. For sale by
JOHN OGDEN,
feb Dealer in Housekeeping Articles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-01

-rsp The Steamer JAMES GUY, viii re.
Es.slaasl sume her route on the Potomac river,
On the 2Ist inst. leaving here at 81, A. NJ. stop
ping at all her regular landings, going aud re-
turning. NATHANIEL BoUSH, Agent.
feb lS--tf
n VESSELS WANTED
go FOR CHARLESTON,
SAVANNAH, and
ST. JOHN, N. b.
Annlv 10 feb l51 FOWLR h co.
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,TRITY 10 POLICY HOLDERS.

y
Paid up Capital and Surplus. 2,l94,lll
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-05
WASHINGTON, April 8. 1860,

WASHINGTON, April 8, 1850.
The House Committee and the Pacific Rauvoad-Adcption
ia Re'osason Faooing the Use of Amer;oam Eua In s
Construction Of Tie Road-zAe Western Border Of Ms.
souri, and loOa fised upon Starting Polvamy
in The Roue-7he COuode Investigating CommiHae
and Buaer'corh Before The COmmiUee-xAe Cbnnscticsx
DECENTRALIZATION Stock Looking Cp-Por Prospects
for Seward, dc.
The House Select Pacific Railroad Committee met, &C.
cordipg to adjournment, this evening. All the members
present Agreeable 70 vote Of the last meeting
debate had but the committee proceeded 70 VOTE
The nrtt proposition was that offered BY Ar. Phelps, Of
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WASHINGTON, March 81, 1860.
The Kcrioan Questionable Nicaragua Quetion-TAe Pa
eifc Railrood-An Interesting Sdw Casc-1Ae Connect
cut Election.
Tho reported decree Of Mirsmon, banshng all citizens
Of the United States from Mexico and connscatng their
property, very naturally exces some anxiety in the
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MrFRrS1IG FROM WASHINGTON.

INTERESTING FROM WASHINGTON
The Debate in the House on PulygamS
Among the MOrMOns.
The Delegate from Utah on
His Legs.
His Answers to the Interpella-
tons of Other Members.
The Charges Against Commissioner
Medill.
opposition Of the Republicans to Sending
Troops to the Rio Grande.
The Talk in the Capital on the Questions
Of the Day.
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD SCHEME.
TIE PRESIDENTIAL CONTEST.
what is Thought Of the Result in
Connecticut.
THE ADMISSION OF KANSAS.
The Forthcoming Reports on the Pre-
sident's Protesting Message.
Grand Organized Attack Of the Opposition on
Mr.. Buchanan
Ac., &C., Sc.