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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22
TIL O.UI.S $. J i " l. ) y y,
CHINIST and

I'll u MI S $. j i " | l. ) q y,
MACHINIST and
IRON FOu \ d L X,
Corner OF Royal and Wilkes streets,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
IS prepared to execute orders for STATIONERY
| STEAM ESGISES, BOILERS, Mill Gearing Shalt.
ing, Pullcys and Hangers. Tobacco Screws, Jumps,
Fans Slide and Hand Lathcs Drill Presses, Wrought
nr Cast Railing. Columns and GirdcrS Gas or Water
Pipe, and Machinery Of every description. Supe-
rinr CASTINGS made To order at short notice and
on reaSonnhle termS. ar l-e"t'
J. EDWARD CHASE, NJ. D.,
MENTAL SURGEON, Corner Of Washington
~ und King streets, Aisrdndrid, Va.
1Ets- Eutrance on Washington street. Office
hours from clock, a. NJ, to 2. NJ.
ic f--dif
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VOL. LXl.

III. Gazette and Virginia Advertiser.
a.sAa puBLlSHKp DAILY ST
EDGAR SNOW D. EN-,
,..bt Dollars per annum, payable half yearly.
,.aria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser,
l.sI"a" FOX TIE CoUNfRfJ
- prgLlsHEp, REGULARLY, ON
,,.ys THURSDAYS, AND SATURDAYS,
]. .H~rr, Dollars per annum. payablein advance.
OF M n, 1.r mot rh'Tsds Hd,ts, G,s
.t4 ,,fu,,l after three times tor 81 cents Square
s"' w. INSERTION INSIDE or % cents OUTSIDE.
%! ~ a. y th. year u prices 10 be agreed upon,
as reference t" the usual amount Of space the! may
e@'.: .'.:o ADVERTISEMENTS charged for extra
L'-"AD l., tn! wear to advertise srtcles not
l' ~ r,tr regular business. nor 10 insert III felr
I3aV'ss' ',,,. - any other nlnes than their own.
AID OBITUARY No1tcss exceeding n's ie'' Will
A''"N''-..i for - advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

W. W. Ii h Il + Il L,
COMMISSION MERCHANT, No. 35 Union St.,
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
MILL give his attention to the sale OF fLoo H.
w WHEAT, COUNTRY PRODUCE; to the
purchase of SUPPLIES FOR COUNTRY CUSTOMERS
and ail business connected with II GEAERAA
COUNISSiON BUSINESS.
--REFERS 10
Fowlc & Co., Roht. II. Eunton,
Drayton q. Meade, Burke It Herbert.
aug I'D lw&eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

:%:ss FOR RENT-The large and well arranged
IiMl BOARDING HOUSE, at the intersection Of
kiug and Columbus streets, now occupied by the
Misses Thurston. There q number of perma-
nent boariers, now in the house, who desire to
remain. Possession given on the lst of April
Apply to A. l. c. +. STUART.
n1,- If not rented as Boarding House, the
property, consisting Of two large three story
BRICK DWELLINGS, will be for rent pr-
vate residences. A. j c. Z. 5.
NH 22-dtMar3I &eotf
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VIM. S. PAYNE,

VIM, S. PAYNE,
GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT,
No. t, Spears lTharI. B"Itimore, -,
r1TIlI, give diiisent personal attention to all
w business committed to his charge, and res
pectfully solicts of his friends and the public
generally, their cousi garments Of Gram, Flour,
Tobacco, &C., and thoir orders for whatever the
market furnishes
R.lt;mnr. NH oo--ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22
DAVID FUKSTEE,


TTORNEY 4 I la ",
WILL practice i'll the several Courts IN 'he
w District of Columbia, and III the Circuit
Court of Alexandria.
OFFICE. No. 80, Louisiana avenue, near the Clty
Hail. Washington city.
REs!DEyCE, Alexandria, Va. "ct2i-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22
,OUTHERN PRolEC1lON 1NoohANS1
CO.M II 4 \ \,
ALEXANDRIA,, VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL OVER $50, 900 DOLLARS,

CAPITAL OVER $50, 900 DOLLARS,
AND CONSTANTLY INCREASE lNG.
The Charter of th, Company oilers more 1avora-
hle advantages to the farmer and others, than any
Company chartered i'll the State, by lnsnrtng
with or without II premium note If the applicant
prefer, he can pay the full rnount oi tho premium
in cash. or by ciccting Il cash Insurance lor twt
wears the insured saves onc-cightl OF the amount
he would otherwise have To pay; or ny becoming
member, and irving small premium note, the IN
surel saves nearly one-hllf oi the amount charged
BY Stock Companies, when inSuring from year 10
year This is the advantage resulting from she
combination oi the ~
CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
ayniuSt loss or damage by fire, Oh the l3th day oi
March, 1851 since which time over seven thousand
seven hundred persons have Insured ana become
members of the Company, and over seventy thou-
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
increased our business during the past year. we leei
sratetu! for the liberia! patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far and for its tatterIng pros
pccts of future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe that by prudence, caution, and rigid
system Of economy. they will establish for this
COMPANY u reputation for chcapncss and safety
not surpassed by any Company i'll the u. states
All differences in settlement of losses, may bt
determined BY three diSncrcSted arbiirat"rS oi The
County where such loss happened, to be mutually
chosen by the insured and the Company.
DIRECTORS:
II. W. Thomas James T. Close,
T. B. Robertson, Thomas I. Hill,
DR.. L. II. Slabcr H. II. Carter,
Christopher Ncale, VIM. Wright,
y. d. Lipsconlb, H. +. Lester
Siln> Bigl"w, Ben. r. Nal!e'
". II. Turner, George i. French,
A. 4. Blaker, VIM. G. Knight.
OFFICERS:
IL. W. Thomas, PrcS't. Thomas /. Hill, Tre'er
T. T.. Kobcrtson,V .rrcs't Wm. Wright, Secretary.
JAS. T. CLOSE, Actuary 4 General Agent
my 7-c&dly
HlnE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
1 ALEXANDRIA, continues to insure against
Fire, generally in Town and Country AZ heretofore,
on the mos; reasonable terms.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
ANTHONY p. COVER, President.
William Gregory, Edward >. housh'
Robert Jameson, james p. Smith,
Thomas r. Keith, Robert 4. lolett,
William II. Fowlc, Thomas Mccormick,
John II. Brent, john NltherS
John Il. D:ting gcricld,
R..s- Office hours from to | !, and from .! to 81
| O'Clock. {. W. NaIILES, Secretary.
Office Oh King street, near st. ASaph.
nov lO-dly
rg,lIE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY
L OF ALEXANDRIA offers reliable insurance
for such FIRE and MARINE RISKS as they
may receive ut their Office No. II FAIRFAX
STREET Also rs Savings Bank, receives
MONEY On DEPOGlTE, allowing interest, and
investing the same agrceaby with their Charter.
Board of Directors:
u. BOYD SMITH, President.
r. S. Ashby, VIM. y. McFeigh,
Cassins l. &C. n. Bou2h,
BEN iamin Barton, Lewis MckenIie.
nov lift T.. i. pow ELL, Sec'y.
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g C. RR a DI.EY

&C. BRADLEY,
CABINET CHAIR d SOFA AMANUFACTURER,
Corner Of Kiny d AQrcd sts., A|cro"dri", ia"
TTAS constantly on hand, and offers to the pub
/ | lie. an excellent assortment Of Cabinet " are.
Sofas and Chairs of every variety, and on the low
est terms which, for durability and finish. cannot
ba Surnossra NH 4-Iy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

"a Tuesdays. Thursdays, and Saturdays, she
sl :uu freight. when it may otscr--and VIII be
'..'lsrel for pleasure md othor EXCURSIONS
Va s!th.r of the last named days, aud Sundays
Terms OF passage from Pennington to AieSSt- %
f'tani back - cents for each passenger. Chil-
4'sa under II years, half price. Servants hall
Nl,n. my 7--tfi HATrON i TOWNSHEND
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22
JOHN MARSHAL.

JUHE MAhodALL.
ATTORNEY At l. A ", H,-Aieronaria. Va.
nf-~ Office on Royal street. lately occupied by
A. T. q H.. Stuart ~ UT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

5ss- RoBT. HoDGKIss will be supported by the
independent voters Of the Sd district as Magistrate
for the ensuing term. MANY VOTERS.
mp I5-eotEA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

ru.p CHANGE Of RUNNING OF.
r,-. NJ. III STEAMER GiPSEI.-On and after
AYaLty IAN instant the Steamer GlPSEl will
~ from ana to Farmiugton and Alexandria.
Aaitvs, Wednesdays. aud Fridays, for pasSen-
:sr, and freight leaving Farminston ut 81 o.
@oea A. M.-returning leave Alexandra at i,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

rEGB0ES WANTED.---I wish t" purchase
y .rv number of NEG R0ES, for which | Will
u.y liberal prices. Those wishing to sell VIII &c
w.I 10 call on mo before selling, AT my old stand
at West End, Alexandria, Va. ,,,rn
'''NE.'f' hN'''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

EG- GEORGE DUFFEY is . candidate for
re election to the Office of Commissioner Of the
Revenue, and most respectfully solirits the sup
port of his fellow citizens at the coming election.
my l2-eo3t1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

WYE HAVEJUST RECEIVED an assortment
w of Morocco, Kid and Goat SKINS, to
which wa invite the attention of those in want.
~, G.. A. BALDWIN 4 co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

xT,~s The Steamer JAMES GUY, leaves
te,-eeG-sS =. - Washington every TU ESDAi anu
!!HIDAN, al o'clock, 4. NJ, and Alexandria ut
':"clock, 4. NJ. for Curriomau. and the n'crme,
..',e landings. On her return trips, she VIII
'T''e curriouan every Wednesday and Saturday
40 O'clock, A. ~
LUCIEN S. PAGE. Proprietor.
ArHANtEL BorSn, Agent, Alexandria.
my At
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22
FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES, &c.
OF THE
NORTHERN ASSURANCE COMFY, LONDON

HEAD OFFICE FOR THE UNITED STATES,
No. 81 South Third Street, Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

DCTATOES! POTATOES 200 bush. Prime
i White Mercer Potatoes, for sale by
ADDISON, WALLACE CO.,
mvls No. 2s King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22
CANDIDATES.

5.is- The voters of the First Ward will support
the following ticket for Justices of the Peace at
the ensuing election. They are good and true
men.
Joseph C. Moore, Geo. W. Dearborn,
Is. ii. Lambert, Jas. A. English.
my 2l-4t& A VOTER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

TIA TO RENT-A first rate office, con ntaining
.E;: two rooms, with gas. admirably suited for q
professional gentleman situate on tho east side of
Washington, Sd door north of King street. Apply
to Liam 3 lawtfl CHRISTOPHER NEALE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

c"- FOR RENT.--The commodioas BRICK
m.I FIRE PROOF WAREHOUS SE, No 80,
North Union street, adjoining the Warehouse OF
s. Hartley i Son and z. English Bro. Apply TO
NH 1T d. B. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

rORSE SHOES, HORSE SHOES.-Landing
II this date lot of Horse Shoes, which will
be closed out at sacrifice. Blscksmiths and
others are invited to call aud examine them.
JOHN I. CREIGHTON,
nv IS SS King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

CODA WATER AND lOCk.-i you want
- something nice and refreshing IN the way ol
n rloss of pure SODA WATER, call ut the Drug
Store OF MILBURN & BRO, whercit can be had
Favored with all the varieties of Fruit SyrupS, or
with one of the very popular Hook syrup, lpre,
pared from very superior quality OF Hook "lne'J
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

ls5- FIRST WARD Wing and American Ticket
for Magistrates
B. ii. Lambert, George McCleish,
J. J. Wheat, Benz. Barton,
my Iy--co3tI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

~EORGE'S CREEK CUMBERLAND coal.
--l25 TONS, very superior. on the wharf
for sale by vi. II, c't, -" wharyes
my . ~" - '.H-,'' -
|.uunRENs CARRIAGES, for sale 10y
1 %, JOHN OGDEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

EsERyoIR FAMILY FLOUR-A superb
X, article for Family use, for sale by the dray
load or larger quantity, at Baltimore prices
NV JAMES C. NEVETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

N.EDICAL WATERING have just received
IM lot of Allegheny Water, fresh from the
Springs This Water is said to be the best rene
dy for Dyspepsia, and all diseases Of the bowels
now in use. Wherever it has been introduced II
creat demand has been created 1t Is put up IN
strong gallon bottles. For sale by
nv PEEL ( STEVENS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

- VESSELS WANTED p
We are, at all times, prepared 10 49,
."1'>h cArgoc> 10 one, more Of tho following
ports.
-"rtAni, Boston Cohassct Narrows,
r'Asrset, New London, Norwich,
An" Haven, New York, Troy, ami
noany, Savannah Charleston, NJ cur
i''"'N fredericksburg, rent rates OF
'sat. WM. II. FOWLE t son,
ny TT No. 4. South Wharyes.
81 VESSELS WANTED
FOR CHARLESTON,
SAVANNAH, and
ST. JOHN, y. Il.
apply t. fob Is FUWLE i co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

pERMUDA ARROW ROOT; Chlorotorm; Elm
ID Bark Collodon: Camphor Raspberry aud
Lemon Gum Drops; Glue; Catnip "hlte Bar
Soap; Qunnc; Calabria Liquoricc Taploca; S"go;
ThompSon's Eye Water, on hand and lor sue Dy
JAS. ENTWISLE. Jn.,
mv2l Apothccary, "a King st
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

sS@ FOR RENT-Tho STORE, No. SO, on
EN King, next to the N. w. corner Of Fairfax
street JOHN WEST,
xup IO-2awtf No. 4, North Fairfax street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-05-22

81. FOR RENT.-Ths three story STORE,
i.::i No. Az King street, with the three story
WAREHOUSE in the rear. Apply to
NH 3-tf JAMES P. SMITH.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-20
Port OF New York, July 10, 1850.


CLEARED.
Steamship Golden Fleece (Br1. Campbell Galway.
Steamship Montgomery, Berry. sAvAnnah-H Cromwell
Steamship Roanoke. Couch. Norfolk Ac-ludlam Heipe
Ship Eioi.e Miller. Iondop--J Dus,an.
BARK II shelton; AeellI Ceue
B1s SurIew, Mathews san FrSnciseo via Nasss@rbOmp
sSs y Moore, rspley eenoa.
Brig Miller White, s, Thomas-H vning.
brs ADs,Ogs Re-, ,i's PC; sSP ), JohPP Ssy' Son
bris rrinee,on. Wells psadsphaIc 4 Peters.
sesr Hiswaiha BID Evans Ani,gus-smhh, Jones Co.
schr Siesern, FuifOrd, charlesionDoIlner. Potter
sssr ETi;S i SstsS..n, wlmisstopp Murray.
sShr Msrr h p,s Ih sar 10000 w.
sehr Three BrO,hes Rl,ey srsns sissh.
schr Sarah Benice CLARK. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. May
schr susan. Pear.e, Bo-aop--s W fewisAco
sehr sarah E1.seth. smith. New Iayen-Naster
steamer Delaware. Cannon, Philadelphia
ARRIVED.
steamship Ts p HAM Isaes Hamburg Vi. ssn,hsmp
Acc Anshorss !, ee",,9ins Had fresh WIND. he
FOR On 20 Es' Us ps. i e. ss
Sg'f sA esS a ss Sc ps s ship
steamship Isabel Rollins Havana ygy H. Key IVES, sane
sesmshp Ne Soto Johnston New orean. July T. via NJ.
ysna 18Th with mdse and passengers 70 Livingston Crocbcron
Steamship Yorktown Parish Richmond norton Ac, with
mtse and passengers, 10 Indian Heneken.
ship Ocean Belle lof Wadoboro) Keleran. LIVERPOOL
days, Win coal and . passeurers, 10 Snow burgess
fap gaSs AZ. I q 4. day: s Sss i s
NV June "a lat a Is lon 70 sgnaired An American fri
gate bound W fis, Al So Ion M spoke three as~d schr
EC felisr. 2 days frcm savannah for Ferroi
B.rh Juhisun Brem. Kimme, Bremen, Is days with mdse
and 2ie ressenrsrs. 70 kuser Eros
with suesr and rnoissses, master.
Bark Acacia 90 Hsrps~eD, Pinsham. Cardenss, July
with sugar, 20 walsh Carver Chase Sailed company
with bark Aerins for New Orleans and Black Squa
for Boston.
Bart MAsagords. nueI Rondcu, for Boston.
Rrir p Mu~sen Or ~ Yarmouth. Ns Durkee ferborn.
81 days and s. dsys from Gibraltar. with rnd~e, Wilson
Hrsine July lat a. 30 lon ~ % spoke ship Ea LAZY u
Rchuccd. from 81 John, Mr. for liverpool DAYS out
Brig Fannie tci frsnkforO, Arey, Csdz - days vine
cork &c. " ingalls, A Carmsn
Bris Porto Plaza lsrrml, n,chtmsDn. rort Ps Juy 9
with tobacco and mahogany, 70 Gepcke, Keutgen Reche
Brir Greyhound tof kcsicrl Pierce, Jonn. PR Juy
with sugar and molssses. 70 n n prcokrnan 90
Brig rluvis CSpL Benco D~rfuer "A Charleston
days IN ballasi. 10 Rivera Hall
his i.aheiia Jeweii Reed trinidad, June IS with surAr
Ac ioJE ward
nnnlas~~~, IN 6 Nh Peters
Srhr Fnrtsh gof New cresr-o Ashhy, Naarzns Julv a
~tb saesr, 70 master.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-20


Canadian -four was dull, with q tendency 70 lower
prices The sales embraced about 500 bbls at s. SOL
wheat Southern was less rm while sales were fair and
embraced about 1000 obls closing within the range
Of the above prices. Wheat was heavy and
The footed up about 1000 bushels a. 81 so for
white Southern 81 40 for red do 81 AZ 81 48 for white
for white Canada. % 81 90 for GOOD and No Nj
waukee Club delivered, and 81 70 for Chicago spring
Corn was easier and in good supply. The market bow
ever, was active, with saes of IS 900 bushels at SIC
81 &c for sound Western mixed &C for choice CSC. &c.
for Western yellow and SOC. for choice white Southern.
nominal Oas were in fair demand, with sales Of Canada
East at 37c &c., Western and Canada West at s1sc.
a 39}sc., and State at 4oc. Ale.
bags Maracabo at 14Ac 400 bags government Java at
l61sc., and $50 bags Rio at p. I.
CorIoN-The sales embraced about 500 bales closing
ouet on the basis of 1Oic lO,c for mddIng uplands
and Florida mddliDgs. The market was so irregular as
to render 1t difficult 70 give standard range of quota
rable portion OF viii: was spnners account.
fRneBrs-Rates were heavy, and especially for Liver
al 81 SoSs o0 a
5000 do wheat in bags, at Sd 900 boxes cheese, by
steamer, at Sos; 10 hhds. taiow at DDS. TO London
5000 bbs -four IS Cd. To Antwerp 900 slaves ct
$25 To Glasgow, butter at 33s, and 10000 bushels
wheat at Cd BY steamer 10 Hamburg 500 bbs rosin
at Is Cd 600 bbls spirits turpentne As 25 cop
per ore at 27s Cd 1000 light pipe slaves at $50 and
100 bills ashes at 30s To Bremen, 900 slaves at
Hr;-rhe market was trm, with sales of about TOO
IINE-Sales Of 5000 bbls common Rocklend were
made at 60c for common and 81 05 for lump Rockland
AIoIAssEs-A sale Of 80 hhds. molasses at 2sc
NAVAL SroRKs--Sprits nominal at &c. Csc for
straight and shipping brands Rosn at 81 80
Crude was al % rs bid and 80 IS asked
Provisions -Pork-The market continued 10 rule firm
with sales OF 800 bbs, including mess, AT $40 81
$40 5o thin SIS so, prime at sl4 Is and
sales OF 600 bbls. new mess made buyer's
ton, deliverable In all August, at SIG Is Beef
was in fair demand with sales Of 500 bbls including
$50 at 50 for country mess s. so SO SO for repacked
Western and 81 $12 80 for extra do Sales OF 275 bbls
beef hams were reported (Westernl at SIS SIS 50.
Small sales OF cut meats were making at SEC for should
ers, and at for hams. Lard continued firm and in
good demand, with sales Of 700 $50 bbls. at l33sc
ID &c Butter and cheese demand quotations
unaltered.
RR.-Saee Of TO casks were made at 41.c. a szsc
SrcBs-400 bags pimento made at p.
SUGARS continued active and the market quite firm,
with sales OF $500 hhds included in which $50
Porto Rico at SIC 49, and the remainder consisted
chiefly OF Cuba muscovado, including part renng and
fair grocery goods at csc. INC, IS hhds. common
melado at &c. and 200 boxes at p. T.
wHsKEY.-Salts Of $50 bb!s. were made at 21c.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-20
Supreme Court-specia1 Term.
EETTpG ASIDE A FRAUDULEST ASSESSMENT.

bfpre Hon Judge ItfrhhArn.
Jrty ls-Ia 0s ka,tr u tie Assssmsrt fv .Srtsas
Cge and GuAey Sores IN Sccnd drsnw Beosn Siziyfrs
end Esay sirsh rr',ln this Gaze the contractor was
allowed for 551 yards q vel excavation and Tor 3loe
yards Of earth fnpE, amounting 10 81 331 %, which
amount. addition 70 The regular assessment was 40
sefped upon the property owners
The property ownss asked that This assessment be
as,de IL was claimed that the contract made no allow.
ance for excavation bling blasting but solely for bs
glns at o specified pace per foot The contract expressly
provides that the contractor should The earth
above The grade ard Oh when below the grade and
the well 10 be blasted only 10 be allowed excava.
too No price whatever allowed for the excavation
and was claimed that no allowance could be made for
che bsastng
TIE Jpdsc elaborate opinion, decided that The
tscscr could Dot Be allowed for anything not embraced
The contract The extra allowance therefore fraud
upon The yroperty owners, and TIE assessment mCsi
ksrefore Be get ASIDE ard assessment tke place
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-20
United states District Attorneys Once.
ALLEGED MISCONDUCT OF CAPTAIN AND eREw TO
PASSENGERS.

Jr1Y -FOUR passengers who arrived yesterday from
Lverpool BY the ship Ellen Austin came 10 the once Of
the United states Attorney complain q bad treatment
tbey bad received turing the voyage New York They
stated that the captain and officers voenty abused them
one passenger was pniones, with his hands over HE
Epees and through under the knees and over
the arms, ard this he rolled about the
deck and badly bruised.
The PARTIES were Informed that their remedy by
damages IN the state courts.
On looking over the book OF the untef states Circuit
Clerk reporter found that Captain Garick and
The officers Of the Ellen Austin rather unfortunate
With Their passengers, Eve sx complaints having
been made against them from time 70 time on their
here for assaulp cruel treatment, and, In
Stabce for tie extraordinary psstme Of setting Zero
c,cvs deg at q passenger
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-20
The Chicago Press thus alludes to an in1uenc
az work in the price Of grain in that market -

This depreciation In attributable also,
tain extent 10 the upward tendency in freghts Today
freights advanced onehan cent per bushe and all the
vessels offered readily taken at the advance The
absence Of quite large Feet Of grain carrying vessels
engaged IN the Lake Superior trade and the proba-
bic heavy supply OF spring grain three four weeks
~ well as the amount q In store-l 9i5 900
bushes-a tend 10 the conclusion that during tie
ING four months, reghts will rule unusually high And
II this feeling which has lessened the speculative in.
quiry and dsarrsnged the calculations OF nearly al ope
rsors with regard to the ruling prices of corn in August
and September. Freghts have long ruled at ruin.
ously low point that SPECTATORS and shippers have paid
but little regard 10 the probability OF the carrying ute
rest ever ralyng above reasonable rates The fact how
ever, forcing itself upon the trade now with all IS
consequence
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-07-20
NBw YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, July 90 1860 -@-
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sshr psshs, lr Smith, Dsey. Ms sdays WITH 0lss err to
sshr fsconer Smith, Galveston q days with cotton &c.
schr Pesr Langstou Savanna " days for Bridgeport.
schr Saie Smith, Harmon, Ncwbeyu, days
schr NJ Rover, Hughes, wmlnstou NC, 4 days
sehr John Genin, PbiiliPs wiAunlr gton, NC days
schr n Hawlew, Pickett, Plymouth, NC, days
schr Cook, Eyersham. Alexandria.
sehr G Higgins, Longstreet, Georgetown, &c, days
schr Jane Maria, Hunt Forked River, I day,
schr Harriet Neal Wilson, Lubec. Z days
fchr trusoe, Foster. Machias g. days
schr Hurd, Pierce, RocklaDd, days
schr Kessuih Lee, New eurypor, days
Schr Leocadia Small Salem, days
schr Commodore kearney Lorng, Boston, days.
scbr Village Gem, Baker, Boslnn, days
Sehr Decatur Cakes Oakes, Boston, 8 days
Schr Governor Chase Boston, days.
schr Lolte, Taylor, Boston, dsys
schr Milard Fillmore, Chase, Boston, 3 days
Schr Mary Mankin, Beers, Boston, 8 days.
schr seneca, Foster, Boston for Albany.
Schr Herbert Manton, Lombard Boston for Aibapy,
schr Vintage, Coleman, Boston for Albany.
sehr Barnes Barnes. Fan River, days.
schr Amazon, Hall. Sandwich, 2dayA
schr n Reed Kelley New Bedford for Albany.
schr Norfolk Packet, Bedell Providence, days
schr Thomas Potter, Crowen New London, days.
schr salie Gay. Smith Norwich, days
Schr Brainerd, Huse, Portland, days
schr Robert Smith, wilcox Poland, 2days
Sloop Frederic Brown, Carr Providence, 2 days
BELOW.
Ship James Ward, from -.
SAILED.
Steamships Etna (Br) Liverpool Philadelphia Havana; Ro
anoke, Norfolk &c.
Wind at sunset WNW, very light