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IMPORTANT FRoM SOUTH CARGLINA.
Fu!T M1uLTRIE ~ ACT AT;D 81 |. < TROOPS.
GREAT EXCITEMENT


CuARLEsroS, Dec. 27.-Tha Convention
met at 10 o'clock
The President announced the reason Why
Yesterdays ordinance WIS not printed IN
the Journal.
Nj VIM. Middleton Immediately moved
chat the Convention 90 into secret session.
Mr.. De TreviIlc tried to get iii n reSoiu-
ton. and commenced reading il as follows:
Resolved, That the Governor Of Sourh Ca
rollnl be authorized and requested To take
possession Of Fort ,Anutrie.
AT this point he was interrupted by q de-
mand that the motion for Il secret session
took precedence.
BALTIMORE. Dec. 21.-A reliable dispatch
10 the An,cv;can, dated Charleston, this
morning, says that the Government troops
had aiani,nci Fort Mou;ric, having first
spiked the guns oi the fort, and taken pos
session Of Fort Sampler which commands
the iiarbor Of Charleston. The dispatch
Says:-"War has began"
WASmiNGro%. Dac. 81 Oar reports re
ceiycd here confirm the previous Statements
To the Baltimore American.
ForS Afruicrie has hccn set on fire and on
" tonr ncn ren!a n there.
TIE United States troops are AL IN Fort
Sumpter.
Charleston.
The Convention is now in secret session.
CnARl.EsToH, Dee. 21-l230.- Maj. An
dcrson states chat he evacuated! Fort Moultrlr
in order to allay the discussion now going
on in reference 10 that Fort, and ut the same
time 70 strengthen his own position.
CHARLESTON, Dec. 21.-The military have
been ordered out TO protect the Magazines
and ArseuilS in ,hiS locality.
/: is reported that a military corps fram
The interior OF the SGnh j. here
CHARLESTON, Dee. I'll o'clnc&. --CaHt
Forbes, with a small force. remains at Fort
Muuiire.
Several eff ;he Military Caa:paues have
been ordered ort, aId Il collision with the
United States troops Is nos impossible.
CuARLEsrpS, DEC 27.-'rhc l;ltest intcl!i-
gcuce from Fort Aioultre says that only the
gun carriages are on tire and the cannon
spiked.
1t is reported Ihat Il train has been laid 10
blow the Fort up, but the latter statement Is
doubted.
The excitement ard Indignation Of the
peope is Increasing.
Tho Latest from Charleston.
CuARLESrox. Dee. -, =. if.-The militia
~ Of this city have beer ordered ~ protect
the magazines, arSenalS. and Repositories in
this city.
Ii is reported that several military corps
-
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COMMERCIAL.
Monetary,

The steamer Ariel, frow Aspinwa!l, arrived at
New York on Tuesday, with Sl,225,2l7 in gold
shipped at San Francisco, list instant Inc steam
or irnc,e Sam sailed from San Francisco, l2th ln-
stont, with SI.4669l5 in gold, all for New York
syeept $3.50 TO be sent to ENGLAND, aud l,6oO
N Panama. The steamer Fulton arrived ut New
York on Tuesday from southampton, and brings,
y. previously announced by telegraph, s3vs'o'o
The steamer Canada, arrived Mt Halifax on tues
.day. has sl9l .OG0 in specie on board.
The New York Bank statement for last week
shows a continued expansion in the principal
TENS. The loan line shows only moderate IN
crease, which the Tribune says is partly the result
Of the reduced wants o! bank dealers, ana parity
Of the lack of first class paper III the offerings
The specie line is now over 100000 coo in the av-
arace, and on Monday was actually over S2l ,5Oo,
200, out Of which $1,000 went to New Orleans.
The deposit line is very large. by reason OF the
specie arrivals from Europe, and the usual concen-
ration of funds here Tor the payment Of interest,
&c at the close of the year.
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DrpTrv INV r1ooDI ucpp,,r,. vIcp

DUR!FY THE BLOOD !-MGFFAT'S VEGE,
Z TABLE LIFE PILLS AID PHOENIX
BITTLES..--Yrc high and cE.icd celebrity which
these pre- eminent Medicines have acquired for
their Invaluable efficacy in all the Diseases which
they profess cure. has rendered tho usual prac-
lice oi putting net only unnecessary, but Unworthy
OF them. in al eases Of Asthma, Acute, and
Chronic Rheumatism Affections Of the Bladder
and Kidneys: Bilious Eerers and Liver Com.
plants, in the SoutI. and West, where these dis
eases prevail, they will be found invaluable.
Planters, farmers and others who once use these
Medicines, viii never afterwards be without them.
Bilious ChUiic, Serious LouSeness Piles, CDstive-
ness Colds and Coughs, Cholc, Corrupt Humers,
Dropsies.
DlspErsiA.-No person with :his distressing
disease, should delay using these Medicines i'm
mcdiatciy.
Eruptons Of the Skin, Erysipelas, Flatulency.
FEVER AND AGUE.--For this scGurge Of the
WesterG country, these Medicines will be found II
safe, speedy and certain remedy. Other medicines
leave The system subject TO !; return Of the dis
ease; a cure by these medicines is permanent
Try thcIn. Be satisfied, and lie cured.
FCuncss % o,nplexivn, General Debility, Gout,
Gi!lincss, Gravel. Headaches, Of every kind, In
ward Fever, IniiammatDry rheumatism, Impure
Blood, JaanGice, Loss OF Appetite.
M%RCu..taL DIsEASES.--Ncycr iai!s TO erhdi-
cate entirely aIl The effects of Mercury, infinitely
sooner than the most powerful preparation of Sar
saparl.ia.
Night Sweats, Nervous Debility, Nervous Com
plants, Of III! kinds. Organic Affections.
PrLEs--The original proprietor of these medi-
zines gas cnred Of Piles of 50 years standing, by
the use VI these Life Medicines alone.
Pains in thu Head, Side, Back, Limbs Joints
and Organs.
RnErMArIsM.-Those affected with this terrible
disease; viii be sure Of relief By the Life Medi-
cines.
Rush Of Blood TO the Head, Scuryy, Salt Rheum,
Swcliiugs.
ScrplJia. or Kings Evil in its worst forms. u
GERS Of every description.
Worms Of all kinds are eifcctraly expelled by
these medicines. Parents will do we'll TO admins
ter them whenever their existence is suspected.
Relief will hr certain.
THE LIFE FILLS AND PHOENIX BIT
TIERS purify the Blood, and thus remove all dis
ease from the system. Prepared and sold by
DR.. WILLIAM Z. MOFFAT,
335 Broadway, cor. Of Anthony street, New York.
For sale !'y all Druggists.
New York " 1G-dlv
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TIE ASSOCIATED PRESS nISrATcH.


WAsnlSGT,S, D2r - the House Select
Committee al Thirty Three have rejected
Ru>t's proposition for the extension of the
Missouri cnmprcmlse 10 the Pacific OCEAN
all the Republicans and Henry y. Davis
vnt;ng in the negative. Other schemes ara
pending before the Committee.
Cot. Myers and Capt Dunnavan5, 81 South
Carolina, and Ma. Wayne, Of Georgia. have
resigned their commissions in the army.
Tue Pus:maaters vi : ,u;t Carolina co::-
tinue To resign, alleging that the State is orr
Of the Union.
The address prop sing Il convention OF TIE
Border slave states at Baltimore meats gene
raj approval among the Representatives
here, Judging from the numerous signatures.
The Senate committee ul Thirteen meets
tomorrow. Mr.. Criuenden Is more hopeful
OF some good result
The Senators and Representatives CT the
following States have been called t. meet III
caucus at Willard's Concert Hall, on Friday
evening, to consult on National affairs -
kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina. llr-
cinia, 5lary!and. Delaware, Arkansas, MIS-
souri,, New jersey, pernsy lvania, ONO, Ia
diana. Illinois, and Iowa.
The Administration having receiTei il
dispatch relative to Ma or Anderson 5 move
ment Inc Cabinet has been in Session ~
day and tonight.
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FROM WASHINGTON.
.,ZrTTE's SPECIAL DISPATCH.

TIE GAZETTE'S SPECIAL DISPATCH.
WAsHlSGrOH, Dee 21.-Thc Commission>
ers from South CaroiifIA were 20 have had HI
interview with the President. al n"nr,, to-day,
but iuI some unknown cause the Interview
did net take place. They are domiciied
i'm Franklin Row. Ihe subject ri sheir
mission will he bruug tt 10 the attention 1t
Congress at its next meeting, and Mr.. Ben
iamin, Of La, will move II receive the COIN
miSsiuners and negotiate with them.
II the President ard Senate agree upon Il
treaty, surrcrdering the forts and acknoWI-
edging the Independence OF South Carolina.
diplomats here, say foreign governments viii
at once recognise her it matters not what
action the iluuse Of Representatives mag
take.
There is much excitement mere in regard
t. the removal Of the troops from Fort M"G!-
trie to Fort Sampler There is now ~ tell
ing what an hour may bring forth.
1t is said that tie committee Of Thirteen
has shown the utter mpracticability vi u
compromise. ;.n. that Mr. T"cmbs vii! Saom
move that they be discharged.
Gen Wagner, ui 5. c.. chief clerk Of tn.
Census Bureau, took leave Of the clerks, this
afternoon, having resi- Ened his pasi;ion. MI
". s. GuIck. OF n c., Will, it Is said, sue
ceed to the p ST.
The Presidents cnbpes was called t.
gothcr LAST night. to consider tt'e imp"rtH"r
news which lad been received from: Ch"ries-
toi;. and also 10 take cognizance OF such
telegraph dispatches rs might be received
from thp same source during the night Hu1
3.eir~ to 81, me uaHccountaDi. cause, the na~
lure Of which VIC unable IL learn moth
ing came over the wircs from Charleston
M 10 almost the small hours OF the morning..
lat which time the GaZett" was puE IL press.
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CoMMrNiCATEp.
The flag Of Moultlie.

What banner is that gu the Fort Moutrie,
That plays with the breeze t;atswccis from the sea-
Oh there are the Stars ali highly arrnyrd,
And Stripes they lloat are fully Displayed:
IT'S surely the flag that once was untntl*d,
TO seize what it citimcd- Respect from the world.
The man that upheld il Grnly ana tru,,
tIad from the land where the P@llneito grew.
Can the same mother now nurse 1T her breasts
The man who shall strike that Flag where il rests!
The Flag Of the Union--thc !ana of lis birth,
Degrade it before the nations Of Earth
VIRGINIA.
Enunuier county. Va. Dec. 2ltA. l>tD.
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Alexandria Markst, December 81.

The market continues inactive, with light re-
ceipts Flour is dull, with small sales Of Super
at s., and Extra at 81. In Wheat, there is very
few transactions. We quote noininally from or
binary 10 fair white at ll5@ lcjc.: no prime on
the market Rcd, from tair to prime ut loO@
ll5c In Corn, Rye. or Oats, there is nothing do
lug Pork is coming in Sl"wly. We quote Fam
lily dress cd Hogs at SG.5G0S7. Business dull.
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The News from South Carolina.

BALTIMORE. Dee 27.-The reception Of the
news from Charleston. here to-day, produced
intense excitement. The bulletin boards OF
the various newspapers were surrounded Ivy
crowds of men and boys and the streets
were thronged with an excited popuiacc'
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Baltimore Cattle Market, Dec. 81.

BEEF CATTLE.-The offerings ut tho Scales to-
day reached $40 head, Of which number 100 were
driven to Philadelphia; balance sold from 50 to
S4.37!, bu. few at latter price Average price,
So Il.
HoGs-SaleS are making ri from 1915 to 500
= 100 u.s. according to quality. Scarce.
SaEEr-Prices from 3! to 4!c. gross. Supply
10
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PHILADELPHIA CATTLE MARKET, Dec. "a 1.-The
receipts of Bee; Cattle this week reached about
ll16 head aud the market was unchanged, tke
prices ranging at 70 50 80 per 100 lbs Let, for
common to prime. Cows sold at from 20 to 500
each, as to condition. Hogs-About 5000 head
at market; sales ut 5O0S7 % per 100 lbs net,
for still and corn fed. Sheep--atout $500 were at
market; sales at 4@5 els per ID gross, as to con-
1ifinn
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4 DEMONSTRATORS SALE OF VALUABLE
"A sLAVEs.-On Tuesday, the 1st day OF JAN
uary, 1861, | will sell at public auction, to the
hi.heSt bil,ler, for cash. ut West End, Fairfax
county, "A negro WOMAN about fifty years of age.
first rate cook, washer. and house servant. Also
negro GIRL. about twelve years Of age.
VIM. Ii. DULANY,
Administrator of Hannah D. Terrett, decd.
Fairfax county, dec 20-eots
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CINcISSArI Hoe TRApE.-The Cincinnati Ga
zettc OF Monday says: with favorable weather
on Saturday,, the market opened buoyant for hogs,
and an advance Of Is cents per 100 lbs was estab.
lshed. Early in the day one house took about
1900 head III 25NtS5 30, and on change So so
was realized for heavy averages, closing irm at
tie latter figure for lots weighing 22O lbs. and
upwards
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zcsy~ TO ADyEaTIsERs,-TAe "ALEX

Ras~ TO ADvEaTISERS.-TAe "ALENAN-
DRIA GAZETTE" offers inducements to aivcr-
t.s.rs unsurpassed by any journal i'll Virginia.
Circulating largely in Virginia, Maryland, and
the District of Columbia, and extensively i'll the
Southern and Western States, among the great
body Of buyers and sellers Of the land, an adrer-
tiseu,9ut in the Gazette would be as widely dit
fused, and meet the ehe Of many readers, a. II
published in any paper in this section. Advert
sers would consult their own Interests by making
the "Gnzctte" the vehicle Of their comnunica-
ton with the nnhiic. dec l0--wtf
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LOCAL. ITEMS.

EXCITISG AENS.--Uur cry Was tifohh
into considerable excitement yesterday, at
noon, by tic issue uf slips from the Gazette
Office containing the exciting and very lat
est news from Charleston. The bulletin
board Of the Gazette, and tho Uihce Itself,
were surrounded by anxious crowds during
the whole of the evening, and rs cach sue
cessiye batch of slips wllh the news ii the
separate dispatches lis they were brought
from the telegraph oiice, came from the
press room, they were eagerly caught up
and their contents rapidly read and cont
mented upon.
Lee GATHERING. The cold weather Of the
past three or four days, has caused the for
nation Of ice Of considerable thickness, and
Yesterday the ice CATERERS IN respectable
numbers were al their work onthe Canal.
Some of eur ice house propr!etors !earing II
mild winter. avnied themselves Of this oppor-
tunity, and the ice we saw being dumped into
several ice houses was II tolerahle thickness.
Some of our ice dealers have so arranged
one Of the locks 1T ;hc Canal basin, that on
each day of the cold weather an extra GUAM
tty ct water can be let in. a:tG the success
sive layers thus formed produce iceof a!moss
Northern thickness.
STATE DIRECTORS AID PROXIES or TIE
MANASSAS GAR RAMRoAn.-Ihc Board Of
Public Works. al their late meeting appolnt-
ed the following Directors and Proxies to
represent the State in the Manassas Gap
Railroad Company: DirectorS-C. IL. Hun
ton, of Prince William, ". Ii. Irwin, Of Al
exandria, and DR.. S Russell Mcc;a, Of Shen-
andoah Proxies-Erasmus Cotfmaa, {"
Rockingham } S. DAWSON, of Warren, and
4. NJ. Smith, OF AieXandrla.
SKATISG.-The Canal and Hunting Creek,
are row covered with ice, and a"rd excel
lent skating, and as the scholars o! The MI
merous schools in our city, are now enjoying
the Christmas holidays, and as the school
boys are fond of skating, they are having
fine sport Yesterday, numbers OF ladies
visited the skating grounds, and those EN-
gagged in tho pleasure had rosy checks ana
bright eyes TO witness the graceful motions.
Masonic SUPPER Last night, Andre"
Jackson Lodge celebrated Saint Johns ALI
niversary by supper in their Lodge room,
in Sarepta Hall The members of Andrew
Jackson Lodge with many brethren from
Washington Lodge, No. -, sat down to Il
sumptuuus repast Al o'clock, and had
pleasant time.
asg"For miscellaneous reading. local
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Il il, Reliable ?

The W 4 " Machine has stood the
scrutiny Of the JF0rid since 1916: 2l.505
purchasers have shown their appreciation
Of them during 1hc last twelve months
Thousands Of them are in Use in Virginia.
The Company guarantee every Machine they
Ill
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Gey- ELDER SLATER, from Eastern Shore, Md.
If Providence permitS.) is expected to preach at
the School Room, adjoining DR.. +. j. Murphy's,
on Fairfax street. this Friday evening, at / o
clock also, ~ Sunday following, at II, a. NJ,
and p * dec 2S-lt
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New YonK, Dec. 27.--Flour is firm; sales Of
Il. 800 bbls. State has declined sc. Ohio $3.50
ii $3.50; Southern S5.25@ $3.50. Wheat is firm;
sales of $4,000 bushels advance Of lc.; red
Western Isle; white lace. Corn; sales Of $4,000
bushels at 6S@70c. Pork is steady. Lard is
s,eaiy at 10sWl04c. WhiSkey is firm at lec
Stocks are easier. Virginia 6'S 76; No. 6's 6S3.
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WASHINGTON. dec 2.--3 lot

SgTILL SELL, OR EXCHANGE FOX \
w SMALL FAkM.-~The undersigned oiera
I, sell ont either of his two RESfAU kANTS, one
on Union street. the other It: the corner oi Nlhs
and Royal streets; or will exchange either 81 them
for Il small FARM. These Restaurants have
good run of custom. AMI offer Inducements 10
any one wishing 10 engage in The business. For
further particulars, enquire OF
ano 1I--.nI,, JOIN /. PRICE.
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FRESH ARRIVAL.
E1HIS DAY received, New Crop Acw OrieauS
! Sugar, in hhdo
New Crop New Orleans MolaSscs, in bblS
MuscuYado MolasSes in tierces ard hhcs
Java Cofite III mats and bags
Laguyra Coffee, priro OLD white
Rio Coti1cs, prime to choice
Crushed Grunula;cd and Powdered Sugars
4. L. and c. Coffee Sugars; also, already IN
store, Loaf Sugar, Candles, Adalnantinc an!
Mould; Rice. new and old creG' Layer and bunch
RaisiuS, Candy, Brown and Fancy SOAPS Sail,
Ground Alum and Fine, various brands; Bro"ms
and Wooden ware: Teas, Black and Green;
Matches Of all grades; Starch, Indigo, Maddcr,
Alum, Alspicc Pepper, Cloves, Mace, H"w'cran1
Shot, Lead, Vinegar, Macherel, ana Herring,
Glass and Putty, with many other articles, "h'cn
we now offer to former customers on the usual
terms and at Tery greatly reduced prices Tor the
cash We also want Sold and Northern Exchange,
and will pay for same, the highest market rates,
either in goods, or Virginia morey.
GRAY, MILLER & CO.
dec 1l--dtJarl cor. Of King and Nat"r-stS.
T AIDES CL0THS.-Ne have on hand con-
! 4 plete assortment OF Ladies' Black and Color
Ell CLOTHS, suitable Tor Cloaks, BasGueS, and
Dresses, ranging FROM 81 per yarG upwards any
OF which will be found examination 10 he IN.
ceedingly cheap, AMI VIC wish all Our customers
to bear in mind that we make Il deduction OF ~
per cent. from the prlce 81 our HOoDs LOT CASH
until the l5;h Of February.
W. n. SHESTER i CO.,
No. IS, opposite Centre Market,
between 7th ami Sth streets.
Washington dee 27--di0t
JEANDSuME BLACK AND CO IL d
II SILKS AND ROBES.--0ur stock "t rich
DRESS S1LkS will pc found really worth in
specting, and the additional induccmcnt we oiIcr
of 10 per CT Oh a cas! sales until February 18th,
reduces many Of our best styles to about the az.
tunl cost
ALSO IN HAND
A beautiful stock Of Velvet and Cloth CLOAhn,
all of which we now offer At the sanc reduction
for cash. W. NJ. SHUT Eli AZ w.
Washington dec 2l--diGt
NFOUSSELINE ROBES AT HALE PRICE.
I'VE We have on hand about twenty all wool
MUUSSELINE ROBES, which we rev offer AT
half price in order sell them all oil. They are
very rich goods, Of the finest quality, ana VIII
make an elegant wrapper for gentlemen or ladies.
Price 81. Ten per cent. of tor cash
W. NJ. SluStER Il CO."
No IS. opposite Centre Market
bcIwec4 7th aud Sth streets
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IS il SinlpIe d?

By recent improvement, it is rendered SO
sim rlo chat a child 6 years Of age can man
are il. Che Machine has nov but Onr Ptecc
that requires to lie moved. 1t has no
Leather about il, except tile Band that drives
the M#chine II makes no Noise. 1t makes
:. SvifcA that does not Roret, ard IS the same
on both sides Of the work.
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The Markets.

BALTIMORE. Dee 2i.-Flour dull and nominal;
Howard street and Ohio $3.50; City Mills SIS.
Wheat buoyant: red l.oG127c.; white 1900 1850
Corn firm; new white and yellow 5S@62e.; old do.
6Se. Provisions dull and nominal. Coffee stea-
dv ut l2i(4 be. Whiskey dull at lSc.
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DUBLlU SALE OF VALUABLE REAL -ES.,
/ TATE.-UaGer authority Of decree of the
Ci-cu!, Court OF Fairfax County, Va, rendered 1t
the June term 1860, in the suit Of Carter against
Lock and others, the undersigned, commissioners
therein named, will, on Saturday, 29h day Of De-
ccmJer, Kriny daH) 1860, st the front door Ct the
Cou:t House of tie said County Of Fairfax, offer
at public auction, that portion Of the valuable
TRACT OF LAND called "RED HILL" con-
tanning by recent survey $50 ACRES. This
land lies partly in the County of Fairfax and
partly i'll the County of Prince " iliam The por-
tons situated in the respective counties will be
sold separately. The independent line of the
Manassas Gap Eailrcad passes by or through the
land, and il is near D contemplated depot. The
lauG is considered the very best and most produN-
tive ir that region Of country, and is Of the rei
clay sell, there held in such high estimation, and
is well adapted to the production OF all kinds Of
grain and grasses. There is an abundance Of
wood the land and it is proYerbially healthy
The buildings are comfortable
Terms OF SALE.-Ten PER cent Of the purchase
money to be paid in cash, on the day of sale as q
deposit to be forfeited the failure Of the pur-
chaser, to complete his purchase, the residue Of
the purchase money 10 be paid in three equal in
sediments, in 6, II, and 18th months from the day
o: sale, with interest from the day of sale to be
cured b. the bonds Of the purchaser, and the title
to ne retained until the purchase money is fully
paid, the land to be resold at the will Of the purcLa-
SER upon his default ut any time to pay the
cash deposit or the deferred instalments. Posses-
sion at once given.
FRANCIS L. SMITH,
MATTHEW HARRISON
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JAMES C. NEVET?,

JAMES c. NEVErG,
Duke Street Wharf, Alexandria, Va,
OPPOSITE PIONEER Mills,
IS NOW receiving his fall supplies Of GUAN0S
I ard FERTILIZERS, as follows:
No. | PERUVIAN GCASo, direct importation.
CALiFoRSiA GrASo, Of recent importation, an
a!yzing PR cent. .immnnja.
EoGl@s0S's No. NaEIrULATED GUASo, p
superior article, warranted equal to any in the
market.
IcnAgoE GrAxo from Saldanna Bay, Afri.
c;t. auayzng III per cent. Ammonia, warranted
genuine.
BAKERS isLAyD GuAso, analysing IS to 50 per
cent. Bone Phosphate Lime.
DEBuRG's No. l SurgH PHOSPHATE OF LINE.
~. ! CoLuMsIAS GGASo.
No. | NiyAssA GrASG.
4. 4. MEXICAN GCAN0.
PuLvEk!zED BONES.
All of which are warranted to he of the best
quality, aut will be sold in large or small quanti-
ties IL the lowest market rates. aug 10
H1HREE SMALL A%D DESIRABLE FARMS
{ FOR SALE--I have for sale three small
tracts OF land iii Fairfax county, about five miles
from Alexandria, lying between the Little River
Turnpike and the Orange AID Manassas Gap Rail.
roads. and in the vicinity OF Clouds Mill and the
Lebanon meeting house. The land is of good
quality.
~. No. contains 1873 ACRES, has on it a
80: good DWELLING HOUSE, &C., and plenty
81 uol.
No . contains about OF acres. and is well wood
ed.
Beth these tracts are about equally divided by
Turkey Cool: Run, never Falling stream, and are
bounded partly by the Manassas read.
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