Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-07-19
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beautiful, and all nature seems redolent with
the overfowing bounties of u kind Provi-
dence, it is pleasant and refreshing to be IN
the cooling shades which adorn and beautity
many of our suburban residences. 1T is Il
matter of surprise, that strangers and others
visiting our city, and so frequently captva-
ted by the extreme beauty Of these rural
spots, are not oftener led to select them as
their future places of abode. We have been
led to these remarks, after pleasant and
most refreshing stroll in the beautiful
grounds of aspen Grove" This property,
so admirably adapted for the purposes Of
public school or elegant private residence,
could no doubt be purchased, and as it IS so
admirably adapted to some such use, and
rs the good of our city would be promoted
by it. we hope that it may soon be occupied,
either by Furnishing Female Seminary,
Military, or Medical School, or for some
other useful public purpose.
ENFORCING THE LAVA few days since,
information was received by the Mayor, of
the sale of liquor without license, and to
negroes, at an establishment on the suburbs
of the city. A warrant was at once issued,
executed, and the party had hearing be-
fore the Mayor, who found the offence pro-
ven, and fined the offender 1868. In de-
fault of payment levy was made, and
sundry gallons of wine, whiskey, &c., as
we'll as a lot of candles, soap, &c, seized to
satisfy the claim Of the Corporation. 1t IS
understood that the case will be carried up
TO the Courts, on an appeal.
a Row AT THE ToURSAMENT.--We un
derStand that the tournament ut Columbia
Spring on Monday was disturbed by par
ty creating Il fight, in which quite num-
Der of persons engaged. We have not as
certained the number and names of the
combatants but regret that our information
connects several of Mayor Berret's police,
the "well-lrilled," )" with the row. not rs the
preseryers of peace, but as q'o'tlcepS crtml-
inis. 1t was said that two Of the police were
arrested but let go, and that seven more were
at the fight Wash. Star.
THE Mount VERNON GuARDS.--The Mount
Vernon Guards ut their meeting, on Tuesday
night last, passed resolutions Of thanks to
Mr. W. T. Walker constable Of this county,
and to several members of the police of Wash
ngton city whom he called TO his assistance,
in maintaining order ut Columbia Springs
upon the occasion Of the recent Tournament
and Ball in that place.
THE EcLIPSE.-Smoked glass was in de-
mand yesterday morning, and, for the nonce,
everybody turned astronomers. The phe-
nomenon of partial eclipse of the Sun,
found observers with smoked glass all over
the city, and from several points, telescopes
were directed towards the Interesting sight
vlO GENTLEMEN IN WANT OF A COUN-
4 TRY RESIDENCE-I wish 10 sell the tract
Of land on which | reside, two miles from Alexan-
dria on the Hunting Creek Bridge road, adjoin-
ing the beautiful residence of George Mason, esq,
containing about I52 ACRES, 100 of which are
cleared the remainder i'll timber Of original growth.
TIL The improvements consist Of COTTAGE
:.ihI residence containing seven rooms, kitchen,
servants rooms, wood house, coal house, hcncres
smoke house, granary, barn, carriage house, wa
son sheds stabling for 40 head of stock and over
seers house, all in a good state ofprcservation.
The site on which the dwelling house stands, is
unsurpassed for its healthy location, single in
stance of Illness arising from Chills Fevers, either
Bilious or Intermittent, never having been known
to occur, and affords one of the most beautiful
Panoramic views in the State.
In the distance, only seven miles oil. the fede-
raj City, in all the splcudor of its "reminiscences,
its Capitol, Navy Yard, Patent Office, Washington
Monument, and other public buildings, appear to
the eye in the grandeur Of full and unobstructed
lovEe>s. whilst al your feet "a it were, lays the
delightful city of Alexandria, full of untirng en-
eryy enterprise and commerce: whose base is wash
ed by the waters Of the noble "poomac," As it
rolls onward enveloped by the hills Of Maryland,
on one side, and those Of Mount Vernon on the
other. The whole presenting to the vision scenic
display Of gorgeous and uDriyalcd beauty.
The surface Of the tract presents series Of
small conral hills of from 30 to 30 feet high sur
rounded by gentle slopes Of from TO I'D acres each
atforing sites for residences, uone Of which offer
fewer attractions than the one OH which the dwell
ling house stan,is--these | will sell separately if
preferred.
70 the man of business, who after the cares of
the day desires retreat to the happiness Of ru-
RAJ homc--!u the family who prefer salubrlons
Summer residence crowded Watering places
10 the father who desires the removal of his chill
dren from the objections city presents to the
roumg--yrt within the reach Of its schools,
churches, and Sorcty-Sucl!au an opportunity seldom
offers. Address H. RICE. Alexandria.
Fairfax County. Va. jan l9--eowtf
Not dangerous to the Human Family
"Rats come out OF their holes to die
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"CoStar's'
"Costars" Rat, Roach, &C., Eztelmiuator.
"Costars"
"Costar's'' Bedbug EXterminator.
"Costars"
"Costar's" Electric Powder, for Insects, Sc.
DESTROYS INSTANTLY
Rats Roaches e--Mole>---Ground Mice
Bed Dugs--Ants s--Mo>qu quitoes-- FleAs--
Insects on Plants, Fowls, Animals. &C., 1r--in
short every form and species of
VERMIN,
10 years established in New York city--used by
the City Post Oticc--the City Prisons aad Station
Houscs-the City Steamers. Ships. Ac.--the City
Hotels. "Astor." .St. Nicholas. &c.---and by
more than 10000 private families.
~ Druggists and Retailers everywhere sell theFn.
l-t,~ Wholesale Agents in all the large Cities AID
Towns.
lE,5-" ,,B WARE! Of spurious limitations.
lsf+"$ 90 Sample Boxes sent by Mail.
Tz,!" 4 ,ldrcS< orlersor for "Circular I" Dealers
to HENRY K. COSTAk, PRINCIPAL DEroT,
al2 Broadway, Opposite st. Nicholas Hotci.) y. l..
SOLD By II. COOK co.
ie 22-eo2m Wholesale and Retail. Alex. Va
F0WLE K CO., Alexandria, Va,
RTERS AND DEALERS IN ALL
/ KINDS or
FER1ILLIERS.
Have nov nI hand, and will continue to receive
direct f,'om III. hi"n,}s their usual full supply of