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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06
VALLEY VIEW FOR SALE will sell pri-
Y Yntely the place on which now reside. call

VALLEY VIEW FOR SALE.--I will sell pri-
Y yately. the place on which | now reside, call
ed VALLEY VIEW and long known ~ the resi-
lencc of the late Vim. Gibson.
II contains about 26O ACRES. Is situated i'm
mediately on the Manassas Gap Railroad, two
and u half miles from Mark ham Station, and in d
most beautiful aud fertile valley of the Blue
Ridge Mountain. The climate Is entirely healthy
with pure water, surrounded BY churches. conve
MEN, IL of the largest, most select, and best
conducted male schools in the country. and in
the midst OF the most cultivated and refined So
ciety of the State. These advantages together
with its native beauty Of situation. and the high
state of perfection of the grounds and garden
brought about by TO years OF udicious and liberal
cultivation, combine to make it one of the most
beautiful, desirable ana attractive places now III
the market.
1t has upon it n good Office Il Carriage House,
r%:.rrt Ice House, several TENANT HOUSES, a
ial two story Stone Dairy, large Stone Stable,
capable of holding 10 horses. and large Stone
Mill for grinding Corn and Plaster.
Around the house is 90 acres Of beautiful mea-
dow, and the greater portion of the land lying i'm
medately upon Goose Creek might be readily
converted into this kind OF grass land. About 90
acres is in fine timber, ana the remainder very
productive for either wheat, corn, or tobacco.
The mansion house which was of stone IS by
10 leet. was II. sllo!ch ny recently, Due HUI
damage. however, was done either 10 the trees or
shrubbcry, and the walls have been pronounced
by competent workmen unnjured. AT amoderate
cost not exceeding $4,000, beautiful modern cot
tage with handsome porticocS, and bay windows
may be erected in the old site, making il the most
beautiful and comfortable homo in the State. 1t
would admirably suit city gentleman in want of
a most healthy, comfortable, tasteful and complete
country residence.
The farm can be increased To more than double
the size, ii a larger is desired. Terms very
accommodating. give the names of several per-
sons and their location, and those who are per-
sonally acquainted with these gentlemen, might
yet valuable information from !hem-Edward C..
Marshall, President of Manassas Gap Railroad,
Markham Station, Va. Dr. VIM. Whean, Bureau
Of Medicine and Surgery, Washington city, d. c.:
Dr.. John f. May, Washington city: B. ii. Shackel-
ford. esq, Warrenton, Va: Hon. Samuel Chiffon,
Washington city: Hon. John s. Pcndlcton. Cuipe-
per c. H.; and Barton HaXall esq, Richmond,
VA and torIurther particulars apply to the I'M
dersgneh, at Markham Station. Fauquer county,
Va. THOMaS II. flonfk.
Markham Station, Fauquicr Co., aug 3-eou
rN,tior,l Trtell ;ocn Ger cOpy-eOtf.
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denomination.

DAYTON, Ohio, August 1.-The Evening
Empire announces, that by the unanimous
agreement of the central committee Of the
Third district, as we'll as the unanimous de-
sire of the democracy, Hon. Clement l.. Val
landigham is declared 4 candidate for Con-
gress.
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From Tehuantepec.

New YORK, Aug. An arrival from
MinititIan furnishes dates to the 18th ult,
which state that troops had arrived there
from Vera Cruz to protect that port.
The exploring expedition had returned
from the headquarters of the Coatzacoalcos
river with specimens of gold dust, ten carats
fine, taken from the surface, and had again
returned to the river, with six months pro-
visions. Several French and Mexicans had
also left for the mines, and another exhibi-
ton was being organized. The mines are
accessible by land and water, and the crews
of vessels are deserving at every opportunity.
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FIRST TESTAMENT.

FALL bDODS-
10y SHIP MACAULAI from Liverpool, We
- have received u crates al lilli hSN Il
QUEENSW WARE.
BY the baraue Petrca now on her voyage from
Liverpool direct 10 Alexandria. chartered for our
goods solely, we shall receive the residue OF our
Fall mportatiUn OF 1913 crates and hogshcadS III
common and superior goods.
Merchants on the line Of the Orange and Lynch
burg, Virginia aud Tennessee and other railroads
connecting, necd go n" t"fth"r A"rh Tor goods III
our linc--whcther they consider the assortment,
styles and quality Of goods or the prices 1T which
we will seilwc guarantee satisfaction IN all these
particulars. lang r. II. MI hLLR. son i 90
LATEST NEWS! "EsN
fHNiiE subscriber begs leave to inform indu!gerS
1 in LAGER BEER, and the public IN general
that he has opcncr! Il New BOIILlAH
LAGER BEER EsTABLIsHMENT,
ut No. Ii WlLKks STREET, near the Tunnel.
P S.--As ii is my motto to keep the very BESi
QNALiTI Of this celebrated LAGER BEER,
| would beg OF the public Tor II liberal patronage.
Prime quart bottles, l. cents.
" pint
70 he sent to Ill parts of the city.
,7ssg.~ Orders can be left n II. Schwar2s Dry
Good Store King street. and NJ. boSaarts Con-
dictionary, Fairfax street.
aug 3-eo:,t:s +. II0LZER. Brewer.
WHEAT WANTED.
WE DESIRE 70 APPRlSE THE FAR
w MERS Of the sd iacent counties, that the
PIONEER MILLS. will again commence opera
tons about the 25th JULY.
As il is proposed that portion Of their product
shall be Family Flour, oi the highest grade. we
can promise prop"rtionatc price for prime white
WHEAT. suitable for lis NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
all descriptions, in sound condition, will be pur
M
chased " NJ II. fON LII sun,
jc lS-c3tawtf No. i, South "harVeS.
49,. CANAL BOAT TAKEN up
- " as taken up airitt in the Potomac.
opposite Shcritiun's Point, in March last, a
CANAL BOAT. supposed t. have drllted from
the Coal Wharye< NJ Alexandria. The owner OF
owners. are notified TO come forward, prove pro-
pcrty. pay charges. AMI take her away, or She
will ne disposed Of according 10 Inv: ,.,.
LEWIS LINTON.
Si.er!aan's Point, Fairfax CO.. VA, aug l--eo5ts
- RBLs. NO. POTOMAC nERRINGS,
| , Gross and Net, Of my own packing, at No
81, Queen street. GEO. h. fADuhIl.
" 2N--en.m
DELL0NA p0WDER.-lOo kegs Blasting
ID Powder from the Bcona Powder Mills. for
sale by VI. IL foN LII sun.
~ IS No. i. South WharveS.
Al DOZEN Best Sparkling ALE
~ 10 baskets Heidsick CHAMPAGNE
) do Anchor do for sale by
aug3 HUMPHREYS Il TALIAFERkn.
MOTHERS BREAST CLOTHS-To relieve
WI pain and prevent the gathered breast. For
sale by aug Il PEEL STEVENS.
NLARET WINE-A fresh supply, just rcceiv-
~ ed, and fur sale 10y
aug huNIOA ~ Rlp"hhh.
90 CHESTS of Green and Black TEA, some
DU strictly prime, just received aud for sale by
aug HUMPHREYS It TALIAFERRO.
TUST RECEIVED a lot Of PATENT SHIRT
y BOSOM EKPAEDERS.
wis JOHN LATOTCHE.
NOR HIRE-A SERVANT GIRL for the re-
Il mainter Of the year, accustomed TO house
work. Fly 26-eottl CHAS. 5. TAYLOR
INLY BRUSHES.--A very superior article of
/, Pea Fowl Plumes, for sale by
je2s BRYAN 4 ADAMS.
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Fire in Tallahassee, Fla.

WAsulNGToN, August "a fire occurred
in Tallahassee on Saturday last, DIES trOying
the newspaper office of the Talahasse Florl-
dian and several stores.
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AUCTION SALES.
by n NJ McCORMICK-Aucr

BY T. M. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
A SNUG LITTLE FARM FOR SALE.-In
"a execution of decree Of the Circuit Court of
Fairfax County, rendered at the June term, 1860,
in the suit of John r. Collard and wife, against
James MILAN and others, the undersigned will
expose for sale, at public auction, in front Of the
Mayors Office, in the City of Alexandria, on
SATURDAY, the lst day Of September merit, at
III o'clock, 4. ~, that beautiful FARM in
the County ef Fairfax, occupied at the time Of
her death by Mrs. Susanna MILAN. The tract
lies upon the road leading from Alsxaudria
to Fredericksburg. now called the Telegraph
Road, and the waters of "Dogue Rum" about six
miles from Alexandria, and adjons the lands of
Maynadier Mason Dennis Johnston, and DR.. Chase
s..ssa It contains 1870 ACRES, and has upon it q
mIS comfortable DWELLING, Barn, Stable,
and other Farm Buildings.
Also, A TRACT OF LAND, containing so
ACRES, about one mile from the tract above des-
cribed, all in young and thrifty Wood.
TERMS or SALE One tenth of the purchase
money to be paid in hand; the balance in 8, IL,
and Is months; the deferred payments to bear
interest, to be secured by the bonds of the pur-
chaser, with approved security, and retention Of
the title until all the payments arc made; tho
cash payment to be forfeited, and the land resold
upon the failure of the purchaser to comply with
the terms of sale.
FRANCIS E. JOHNSTON,)
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR, COMMITS.
WILLIAM H. DULANY,
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COMMERCIAL.
Tha Markets,

BALTIMORE. Aug. 4.-Flour closed firm; How
ard street $3.50. Wheat closed buoyant: white
I30@ l55c.: red 1l5@ l21c. Corn closed steady;
yellow zoe; white 73(G77c. Provisions closed IN
changed. Whiskey closed steady at 204 t92lc.
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LAhRIED.

On the I'd instant in the Chapel of the Theolo
sicai Seminary, by the Rev. K. l. Brown. )
CONWAY CHICHESTER. 10 Miss K. lk1 tNl7
CuRSE, ali Of Fairfax county.
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New YORK, Aug. Flour is firm; state s':io
@s5.2O; Ohio S5.3O@s5.4O; Southern Sotgs1 %.
Wheat is firm; Southern red 1900 lHoc' wh'te
l4Sc. Corn closed steady; mixed 629o z3e. forh
IesG Ili Wbisksy is steady at 2lc. Stocks
are Irregular: Va. 6s 92t.
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POTOMAC. PIEDMONT AND VALLEY AGRI-
CULTURAL SOCIETY.

PROPOSALS are invited for the plan of laying
[ out and improving as well as for the labor
and material necessary for the improvement of
the grounds of the above Society near the city of
Alexandria Apply to J. c. Nevett, esq, Secre-
tary, at Alexandria, who will show the grounds to
any person DESTROYS Of Offering for the contract.
JOHN 4. WASHINGTON, President.
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P. H HoOFE, Alexandria, Va,
FLOUR. GRAIN, ANn GROCERY MERCHANT,
STORE No. IS. USio& ST., SouIH OF PRINCE
Particular attention will be given to all conslSn-
ments OF PRODUCE. PLASTER, SALT, and
GROCERIES furnished AT cnrrent rates.
,,,r ..-ao2t
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n0N SACKS Il. A. SALT
I.UUU 1000 SACKS ASHToN'S FINE,
Shortly expected per ship "Clift"n." direct from
Liverpool. 4 portion of the e. A. Salt is in
extra heavy twilled sacking. For sale by
or,2 FOWLE i 60.
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VALLEY FEMALE ms. ITUTE.

WIyCHEsTER. VA.
TIHE VALLEY FEMALE INSTITUTE is en-
/ dowed wit! full Collegiate powers. BY the
Legislature of Virginia. The mex, Annual Session
will begin September ), 1860.
Each Department will be under the care OF the
same Professors and teachers rs the past year.-
Very superior advantages are now offered III the
department OF Music
z.t- No Extra charge for the Classics.
f.IT- Send for Catalogue.
S.P. YORK, 4. NJ, Principal,
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FOR SALE.---The fast sailing YACHT
- POINTER will be sold cheap ON immediate
appircafion, rs the owner has no use for IT. The
above Boat was fitted up for Pleasure Boat /"
20 feet in length, 10 feet beam. with 4 Cabin -
feet lonp Ii would make IN excellent Market
Boat. Apply 10
II. 0. HOOD, Jewelry Store.
aug 3-cu3t 53S Penn. avenue, Wash.
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On the ID inst, BYRON 5. son OF John and
Louiua vi. Emerson in the 9TH year of his age.
IN Wesnagto on Wednesday, August l. Mrs.
LOUISA LAMBERT. daughter OF Henry and Sa-
r~h Inn Clark. of this city. baltimore Sun copy.J
In F.cdercks burg, on Sunday. the 29th July,
I'm y HICKS son OF Samuel and Maria u.
tic%S. in the 18th year II his aye.
-GA2I FOR SALE.--Thc subscriber oilers AT
! nrivat. sale the FARM OH which he resides,
in Fairtax County. miles northeast "t Sudiey
Mills, being within hplf Il mile Of the Manassas
Gap Railroad, now under construction contain
ing LOG ACRES-hetwoen - and 30 Acres IN
Woodland. The farm is divided into four Fields
of rbout 20 acres each--about 10 well ret III
E,-. grass--a well Of excellent and never failing
E&i water in the yard-BulLDlNGS i'll good re
pair, pud comfortable.
Terms moderate, aud to suit the purchaser, II
early application is made to the subscriber on the
PREMISES, or by letter addressed
DAVID 7. CONRAD, Agent,
aug 6-ti Arcola, Loudoun Co., Va.
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IIOR SALE.-FOUR HUNDRED AND SIN
j. LYNNE AND THREE FOURTH ACRES
OF FIRST RATE CLARKE COUNTY LAND,
one hundred and fifteen acres of it heavily TIM
bered never failing stream Of water passes
through il. IL is situated within eisht miles OF
two Railroad Depots, and eight Flour Mills, at
which tho highest market price, is paid for wheat
The land is in good condition for producing fine
crops. Terms unusually accommodating.
ISAAC IRVINE HITE.
Mhitn Post. Clarke CO. Va. NH I---entf
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EDGE HILL SCHOOL.

TNHE sixth session Of this School, will com
/ mencc October st. and terminate July ilst
In location, buildings, Library, ana Apparatus
the School has no superior. Both Teachers are
masters OF arts Of the University of Virginia,
and the course OF instruction is such as to prepare
students thoroughly, for that Institution. Par
ticular attention is paid to Mathematics, EnSi-
neering, Drawing. and Writing; while the An
cienu and Modern Languages. and English are not
neglected. Charges $40 per term OF five months.
for every thing bur lights. Address Tor detailed
Catalogue. Mr. SCHOOLER, at Gaineys p. o.
Caroline County, Va.
SAMUEL SCH00LER, NJ. A.
CHARLES McGIBBENS, NJ. \.
Caroline county, Va. aug 2-ectCcti
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CULTIVATION AS TEACHER WANTED.-A
- LADY of some experience wishes situation
n, teacher in private family. She will teach the
Elementary and higher English branches, French
and the rrlimeuts OF Music Address until Au-
gust 18th, TEACHER, care OF
JAMES CLARKE, esq, Wildwood, Clarke Co., va.
IL l6-eolm
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DELE HAVEN INsTITUTE!!
II ALEXANDRIA,, ~.
MISS TEBBS, PRINCIPAL.
Miss E. B. CARRIER, Vice Principal; Prof. J. c..
EsGgLBRrcHr, Vocal and Instrumental
Music; Prof. PoLTl, Languages,

MISS TEBBS, PRINCIPAL.
Miss E.. B. CARRIER, Vice Principal; Prof. j. C.
E.cELBRrcHr, Vocal and Instrumental
Music; Prof. PoLTl, Languages,
and Drawing and Painting.
We'll qualified and experienced Assistants are EN-.
ployca in each Department.
THIS INSTITUTION will open for its THIRD
SESSION, the goth day 81 ne,rt September and close
the last Of June. A thorough and systematic
course of study is pursued. In the attainments
of the solid branches of education, the advantages
offered are surpassed by those OF no Schoot IN inc
Union. The rcry best Teachers are employed in
this Department..
The Music Glass is under the able and efficient
management of Prof J. C. ENCELpREcHT His
long experience and great success in this impor.
tant and popular accomplishment, and the sys'
tematic Arrangement pervading all portions OF the
Musical Department. afford every advantage to
the pupils.
Prof PoLrI, who has charge of the Department
of Ancient and Modern Languages, is Il diStin-
guished graduate Of the University of Paris, and
is al efficient and accomplished Teacher.
A Bible Glass is conducted in the Institute every
Sabbath. The Boarders are required to join it,
and are encouraged and assisted in the study Of
the Holy Scriptures.
A Select Department will be formed in the
School, in order that young Ladies, who desire 1t,
may have tine advantage OF pursuing Select
Course.
The Session closes with an Exhibition, at which
Honorary Rewards are bestowed upon those young
Ladies whose diligence in studies and propriety
of department entitle them to testimonials ot 2p-
probation and esteem.
The charge for Board (ncluding everything
and Tuition in the entire English Course, is $500
for the annual session-payabe semi-annually, in
advance.
In addition 10 the Patrons Of the School, the
Principal refers with pride to the following gem
tlenen, the most Of whom are reH informed IN
regard TO the merits and standing of the School
which they recommend:
Rt. Rev. John Johns, D. d.
Rev. Charles 3. Dana, Alexandria Va.
Rev. George II. Norton, "
Rev. James T. Johnston, -
Rev. b. Francis Sprgg, ="
Major II. B. Tyler, Washington City.
O. NJ. Crutchseld, Speaker of House of Dele
gates of Virginia.
John Seldom, esq, Of Stafford, Va.
J. Randolph Tucker, esq. Richmond. Va.
Nathaniel Tyler, Editor, Richmond Enquirer.
Rev. Philip Slaughter, Culpeper Co., Va
Hon. J. W. Tyler, Warrenton, Va.
Robert Beverly, esq, Fauquer Co., Va
Il. Franklin Minor, esq, AbemarIe Co., Va.
W. Leroy Broun, esq, "
Rev. o. A. Kinsolvins, Middeburg, Va.
b Powell holland, I"
Gen. Asa Rogers,
q. w. Lewis, esq, Westmorcand Va.
j. NJ Stevens, esq, Alexandria, Va.
Thos. H. Brown, cSg., Charleston, Va.
Ess- For Circulars, containing full particulars,
address MISS T.. TEBBS, Alexandria, Va.
aug l--eo2m
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VIRGINIA FEMALE Ms TIT L 7 L
STAFNTON "a.
Rev R. H. PHILLIPS, A. IL, Principal.
4.<i.ted by Nine Prwes.o,~, and Th're Fsm"ie
Teuche,>.
The next Session will commence on the last
Wednesday in September. The Departments -
English Languages, Music, Drawing, and Paint
ing, are under the care of experienced Teachers,
and no pains will be spared to maintain the high
reputation the Institute has enjoyed for the past
ten years.
r RMs Board and English tuition for annual
session, $500 Music. Ian guagcs, &c, extra.
For Circulars, with full information, apply TO
the Principal. Stannton, Va.
S,aunton. Va, jy 2l--eo2ms
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Aren, Of the Company NJ Norfolk.
FOWLE Il Co, Agents, AieN""drla

--,,,,-,1, ,,,,,,c, 60 rnrLov RhnLar} Root,
EHESh Dho"o' r.f.it Fna,;Sh Mustard,
L Green Hcana'h'Ns' Co'A''' . I-,a,', I.,y,.'
Morphae' Oh lemon, U n,|'arn,;n Nitrate ST.
der Groves 'n''""''' rtLtrnfor,o. Tongue Beans
W. T p,, bermuda Arrow Root, Cream Tar
NanltI" hgans, bs' n"n|nn Oh White Wax, Hemp
Sasa Alum sunni. Zine. Quinine, Carb. Ammo
n;a Cnm,,,,I;. SuuN. verniugc of all kinds,
RIn.chnd Jamaica Ginger. Squil!s, Cloves, Aloc>
C..,or or, SIENNA. Carragccn or Irish Moss,
Flower '"t""' pI.,n O.,mn,I p.stiles De
Paris. White hid Sk'"S' VIZ .>'I' ~" ~
Lime &c, &C., received anu 1"r E '"n,? "a
aug t sarepta h aI'':
,,-rrpon1 s,iT-nv III. haroue ps;r,a.
/ 4 on her voyage from liverpool We 'NP''' -
receive in due season Tor Inc ran """'
1000 Sacks Coarse, LIVERPOOL
t,o'" ,,.t". SALl.
l'IoV .'II - -, trade. upon reasonable
h''" ~ - II MILLER. son Il co.
terms 't""
INV, prrEt"rS
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aug .'-~co''h
nNHE POTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY.
| of Alexandria, will, on and after tins date,
pay 10 the Stockholders. their representatives.
4 dividend of profits Tor u months past, OF per
cent on Stock paid in.
nmg NV EDW. b. POWELL. Sec'y.
nNOBACCO--
100 boxes Harris Tobacco. light pressed
IUn Bakers =
. JOY to the World, er'EN
ouisi;c" Tobacco We can recommend the latter As
SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBACCO, for sale by
iy lin kNoA I" br".
rNCELsIoR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE
IL CANS-I have on hanL some Of those ceie.
hratcd Excelsior Cans, for trut and vegetables
They have been wei! tried for the last three sea-
sons. and pronounced the hest and cheapest in use
aug II. |. GREGORY, lis & 100 King-St.
IA SACKS JAVA COFFEE
" 10 DO Laguyra do
) do santos do just received and for
sale hy HUMPHREYS It TALIAFERKO.
aug ..
=, BONES French Wax CANDLES
, 80 do Aiaman;inc do
20 do Mould do Just received
and for sale by
aus1 HUMPHREYS Il TALIAFERRh.
TERRING.-200 bblS. Halifax Herring
i 900 bbS. PASSPORT
100 Potomac
% Snad. for sale hy
aug j. \. HAhfEh "
NIACKEREL!-50 bhIS No. Small Nlacke-
vi rel. lust received aud for sale By
NJ. ELDRIDGE CO.,
;vo No L South WharveS
-ono BUSHELS ST. MARTINS ISLAND
OUUV SALT. just received per Schr. sea
Witch" suitable Tor Agricultural purposes. t"r
s,I. hv r,ug Il FONLE 4 co.
pLASTEK OF pARIS.--2.500 tons for sale
i by WM. H. loN III y SoN,
"a 9e No j. South WharveS
GIIGS.--lN0 drums Figs
4 - boxes Oranges for sale BY
auy2 j. \. HAhfhh d W.
A MOTHER large supply of the Magic hnfe''
"A just received at
aug C. c. BERRY'S. y King ST.
rLK, Worstcd and Tinsel Head Nets, OF all
y colors. just received. at
aug 4 c. C. BERkI'S, y King ST.
TNGLISlI BERAGES for Ladies suits, this
~ very desirable article. just received, at
~ % l.. a. LARklN'S.
NtEAI Fresh Corn Meal for sale Vt Mill
Nt anol MEADE j MARIE,
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Not dangerous to the Human Family.
Gratis come out Of their holes to de-
We RMIN.

Not dangerous to the Human Family"
"Rats come out Of their holes to de-"
VERMIN.
'.Costar's' Rat Roach, &C., Extsrmiustor.
"Costar's'
"Costar's' Bed-bug Exterminator.
'Costar's"
"Costar's" Electric Powder, for Insects, Sc.
DESTROYS INSTANTLY
Rats-Roaches ce-Moles---Gr0und Mice
Bed Bugs-Ants-Moths- osquitoes---Fleas-
Insects on Plants, Fowls, Animals, &C., 6c-in
short, every form and species of
VERMIN,
10 years established in New York city--used by
the City Post Office-the City Prisons and Station
Hotels, "Astor," st Nicholas" &c.-snd by
more than 30 600 private families.
rs" Druggists and Retailers everywhere sell them.
nis- Wholesale Agents in all the large Cities and
Towns.
E1s~!!!B.wAgE!!! of spurious limitations.
m.Y-S 90 Sample Boxes sent by Mail.
nis- Address orders--or for "Circular to Dealers"
to HENRY R. COSTAR, PRINCIPAL DEpor,
5l2 Broadway, Opposite st. Nicholas Hotel, n. \.
SOLDBY II. COOK 4 CO.,
ie 22-eo2m Wholesale aud Retail, Alex, Va.
ROOFING.
old and lenLy tin roots made perfectly fire
" ana TUtef pTOD, W eou'f"J baSn' ~'s's0 ~
tent CEiENT.-This article is the cheapest and
most durable yet invented.
Having now on hand and keeping constant
supply Of FELT, COMPOSITION, CEMENT,
SAND, und GRAVEL, am prepared to have exc
cued all orders, by applying to me, or my agent,
Mr. HOSKINS.
Alexandria orders may be left with Mr.. VIM. h.
MCKNIGHT. EDWARD TOWERS,
4oS, street, Washington, D. Z.
WASHINGTON iy 2i--co1m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06

A FINE TRACT OF FAUQUIER LAMB
"A FOR SALE.-I will offer for sale on the
premises, on Tuesday, August 2sh neat, at the
late residence of George Nelson, (if fair, If not,
the next fair day. his FARM, containing about
1000 ACRES. This farm lies on the road from
Warrenton to Bealton Station, miles from the
former and from the latter named Station, on
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, and miles
from Fauquier White Sulphur Springs, adjoining
the lands of Lewis Shumate, Richards Payne, ana
others. About one fourth Of it is well timbered,
all is we'll watered, and fenced, and is very pro-
&c..!S ductive in all kinds of grain and grasses.
-EssHl The BUILDINGS are comfortable.
This farm is susceptible of easy division into
two or three farms of almost equal size, with plen-
ty of wood and water on each.
TERMS About one fourth in cash, the residue
in three annual payments. Possession given on
the day of sale. If preferred by the purchaser,
portion of the money will not be wanting for
several years
The manager on the farm will show it to any one
wishing to look at it. My address is Culpeper c.
H., Va. L. NELSoN,
Executor Of George Nelson.
Fauquer County, Va, je l2-2swts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-06

THE RArIrIcATloS MeErlSG N NASnlNc-
roH.-We understand that the Steamer
Thomas Collyer has been chartered by tn"
Union Club Of this city to convey them 10
Washington on Wedne Sday night next, to
attend the Grand Ratification meeting OF the
Union party of that city. Ills expected that
large humber will 60 up on her.