Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-07-31

its Capitol, Navy Yard Patent Office. Washington
Monument and other public buildings, appear 10
the eye. in the grandeur of ul and unohStrucfed
lorlincss whilst your feet, ~ II were, lays the
delightful city of Alexandria, full "f untirng en-
crgy. enterprise and commerce; whose base Is wash
ed by the waters of the noble "Poonac, as it
rolls onward enveloped hy the hills Of Maryland,
on one side, and those OF Mount Vernon ON the
other The whole presenting to the vision II scenic
display of gorgeous and unrvalcd beauty.
The surface of the tract presents a series Of
small conical hills Of from 20 10 30 feet high sur
rounded By gentle slopes ofirom 10 ~ acres each
aIoring sites for residences, none of which offer
fewer attractions than thcune on which the dwell
lirg house stauds--these | will sell separately if
preferred.
70 the man Of business, who after the cares Of
the day desires Il retreat to the happiness Of ru-
raj hoiuc-t" the family vino prefer Salubrlous
Summer residence to crowded Watering places
Ia the father who desires the removal Of his chill
dTcn from the objections i city presents to the
yonus-yct within the reach of its schools,
churches. and Soccty--suchan opportunity seldom
offers. Address II. RICE, Alexandria.
Fairfax County, Va. jan l9-cowti
INPECT!NE, THE PERSIAN FEVER CHARM,
TNOk the prevention and cure Of fe'.r and AgHc
L ana B;iinns Frt,rs. This wonderful! remedy
was brought to the knowledge of the present pro
prictors hy II friend who has been great traveller
in Persia and the Holy land
While going down the river Eupilracs. he cX-
nerenrcd Il screre attack Of Fever and Ague On
discovering his condition. one ot the Boa,men took
from his person an lm"iri saying, " " ear ms
ami no 'ercy triH f0nch g"". Although incrcdu
iuu< as Ia it> virtues; hc cnmplIed and eAperlcn-
rrd immediate r,lici. and has since always found
it an ci!cclrai protection from AL mgarion> com
plants.
On further invest CATION he found that The boat
man attributed tn il igi.ucpioHx powers, and said
that il cn,tIG only hc obtained from the Priests oi
the Sun. Sometime afterwards, the gentleman IN
"onvcrS H.. with Priest obtained from him the Sc
.ret uf its preparation, and ascerai ed where the
medicinal herbs were found, Of which il was com
pounded The wonderful virtues Of this article
have induced Il fun belief in The minds vi the ma
iiv"$ in The miraculous healing powers OF their
Priests.
Since his return to America. II has been tried
with the hapl,rst effect hy several Ladies and "en-
tIrmcn Of high character, VII" hay" given 1t the
most unqualified praise. This remedy having
been specific in Persia for hundreds ot 'cars, tor
the prevention and Of Fever and Asuc and
Bilious Fcycrs--iS now offered. 10 The American
people
II will be sent hy mail. prepaid with full direc
ti"n> Tor use "n receipt al one dollar
Principal Depot and Manufactory, ISS Main St
Richmond. Va. Branch Office, Bank OF Commerce
Building, New York. Address.
iy IuNwlv JOHN WILCOX 4 CO.
is..=s A BEAUTIFUL CITY RESIDENCE
E:Ia FOR SALE.--i am authorized IL dispose
Of, AT private sale, that desirable three story
BRICK DIV EL!lNG, on the east side Of Wash
ington street. bet Hcen Cameron and Qneon, hltllt
ami m,cuprd by Ben iarnin !lall"well.
The lot is about Il feet front on Washington
street running back I23 feet > inches TO the mid
die Of the squire.
The house is l.: feet iroat. divided by hall !!
feet wide: twu r"onS on each side on the hrSi h"or
four chambers in each OF the second ami lhirh
stories. and three in the attic the whole finished
in the hand>"mest style and furnished with water
ami gas, and every convenience "I cellar "ioSr,S
paf,;ry &c.. &c.. that could be DEVISED hy the
owner trr the convenience "f his "mn itmHH.
I'll. hui!ing wa+ erected IN tS.j and Is i'll
- good CONDITION the day II was hrSt ocru-
pied and is only Sud. hrrause not now required
for uS" by the proprietor
A small porrion only Of the purchase money
will he required in cash: considerable portion
will be taken in public securities or stocks; ana
the residue may remain unpaid for several years
with security oa the property
ANY one deSrous ut purchasing. can examine
the hom<c tirHughou; nj any time. by calling on
the subscriber. rs the family is now absent from
town. For particulars, appiyto
9TH mo 2l---cn2m K. IL. MlhLEh.
nIjUUkT OF DEAT'I.' the large and Spen-
x did engraving. - by II inches. OF this
world renowned painting by REMBRANDT PEALE
is now ready for Delivery. Instead OF issuing
5u00 copies al 80 the subscriber ISSUES 100000 1T
81. Mr.. PEALE says:
PHILADELrHIA, Nov. 10Th, 1859.
have seen the Chr"mo photographic Engray-
ing ol my painting al the Court ol Death recently
executed for Dr.. &. Z. Cotton, lhc present proprl
etor. by Sarony, Major 4 KNAPP, Of Naw York
and can certify that il Is IN accurate ami ahmlra-
bile copy Of the ori Ginal painting.
KEMBRANDT pEALE.
The original painting is worth s25,oao.
Mail subscribers will send l2c extra 10 pay post
age Five copies for 81. postage free. The sub
Srribpr refers 10 The venerable Rembrandt fcaie
PHILADELPHIA: Hon. Mjlard Fillmore. Buffalo: liar
per 4 Bros. New York: Rev. Dr.. Prime. editor
New York Observer: Rev. DR.. Palmer, New or-
leans: and James II. Taylor, esd, Charleston, ; e.
Money can be safely hy mail. rs not one let
ter in thousand fails. far aS return complaints
show. Liberal terms to Agents and Church So
.icieS Two letter stamps extra will secure Il let
Ter of agency, stating special terms. Address
Il. q. COLT0N,
81 Park Row, New ork.
Post "ric., Box 1921. New York. my l3-wim
nESIEABLE FARM FOR SALE.--l offer for
| - sale my FARM. containing about 500 ACRE
| OF LAND, in Fairfax County. beautifully Sltua
t.,i ON ri,,. line OF the Orange Il Alexandria Rall
road one mile from Burkc's station, fourteen from
| Al.yuuiria, and seventeen frem Wa$bngon.--
There are about 100 acres heavily Iinhcrcd, (orl
| viunl growth Immediately on the Railroad, ami
the remainder we'll set III tiraSS and in good state
| K. OF cultivation. The Improvements consist "t
| E:;i COTTAGE RESIDENCE. Stable, new
Granary aud Corn house, amG i'll! other necessary
ouf houses. There is Il we'll OF fine water in the
yard The situation i high and healthy one,
| commanding an extensive aud beautiful view OF
| the surrounding country. For further ntorma
tivn. apply 10 Mr.. Marshall! al Burke's Station,
| who will show the land /" any one wanting /"
! urrchAsc aui for terms ot sale, apply ~ burke
| Herbert Alexandria, Va
| UPTON II. HERBERT
| Fairfnx county, Va. sep li-c"tt
,.vATER COOLERS LINED WITH POR-
| w CELAIN AND GALVANIZED lRO \
| AND PACKED WITH COkk.-Ohje"tions hay
| ip., been made 10 hc use of Water Coolers which
| are lined with Zine. ie subscriber mas had ms
/ stock the present season. lned win Porcelain
and Galvanized Iron. which Is free tr"nt the above
| objections ani al same time more durable Beng
! hacked with Cork, The, are light ana portable
Cork is knnwa IL ba ot the be ST non -rondnc-
! tors Of heat. have on hand variety OF sizes
and St vles which will he sold a. i small advance
| Call Al No. s.. King street.
" 10 JOHN 7. CREIGHTON
pAlLKOAD CURSETS, Ho0ped Skirts, Ira
| II Yelling Rag> Cord. and Tassei!s, and yar'-
ety oi other goods. H. hc sold ut
! ri1 c. c. BERRf'S. - King street
/ A LEXANDKIA CITY six per cent STOCK,
IN l.