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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07
C,ABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC-

CtABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAC-
" TORY, No. l3O King street, Alerandria, Va.
Having lately fitted up one of the handsomest
and most spacious Warerooms in the city, for the
FURNITURE BUSINESS, I respectfully invite
public attention to my large stock OF FURS1-
TURE, which l am constantly increasing. Per
visiting our city will find it 70 their advan-
tage to give a call, as the range OF my dooDS,
respect to quality and price Is such as to 'over
the wants and views of all. Ny stock com risos
Mahogany Sofas, Rocking, Cane anl Wood Seat
Sitting Chairs, Sideboards, Dressing Bureaus,
marble top and plain,) Marble Top and Plain
Wash Stands, Marble Top Sofa. Card, Book, and
Fancy Tables, Cottage Set, Bedsteads OF all pat
teras, such as High Fielding, French, Low-Post
Irundle Bedsteads. several patterns Of Cottage
Bsisteads Hat Racks, Wardrobes, Looking Glas.
'es, and large number Of other articles embraced
IN the business.
Gs~ Beds, Bolsters Pillows, Mattresses, &C.,
constantly on hand.
oct2-tf JAMES II. DEVAUGHN.
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NTEGROES WANTED.--We wish to Purchass
IN any number of NEGROES, Of both sexee,
for cash All letters addressed to US at this place
will receive prompt attention. Having bought
the establishment, lately occupied by MILAN d
Grigsby, West end Duke street, end having rent
ted il to make it one of the most healthy ana com
Portable Depot for NEGROES, We will receive
them on board on the usual terms.
aug 30--eotf PhlCE SCoN. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

CHESTNUT GROVE WHISKEY.-The en-
Y terprisiug proprietor has furnished she com
munty Stimu.aut, Pure, Heslthful and inVigo-
rating at the same time mild delicious beverage.
Ii IL calculated 10 do away with the vile drugged
stuff that i pamed Oft on the community, and
which II injurious to body and mind. In addition
to the certificates beneath, he has received Di-
ploma from the STATE AGRICULTURAL So
CIETY, and additional testimony from DR..
JACKSON, Of Boston, who testifss under oath
to its absolute purity.
CERTIFICATES.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept 9Th, l858.-Ws have care
fully tested he sample Of Chestnut Grove Whiskey
which YOU sent Us, and find that il contains none
of The poisonous substance known as Fusil Oi!
which il the Characteristic and injurious ingredient
Of the Hhiskeys il general use.
BOOTH, GARRET Z CAMAC.
Analytical Chemists.
New Yonx. Sept. 81, 1851 have analyfsd :
sample Of Chestnut Grove Whiskey, received from
Mr. Charles Wharton, Jr., Of PhiIadephiH, and
having carefully tested il, | an pleased % state
that il il entirely free from poisonous Or dslsteri-
Gus substances. II is unusually pure and anS
favored quality Of Whiskey.
JAS. X. Chiffon Analytical Chemist.
BoSroS March Gth 1859 II have made chem
lea analysis Of commercial samples Of Chestnut
Grove Whiskey, which proves to be free from tho
heavy Fusil Oils, and perfectly pure and unadul-
teratod The fine flavor Of this Whiskey Is derived
from the Grain used in manufacturing T. Res
pectfuly,
A. a. HAYES, N. d.. State Assayer,
40. l6 BoylIton Street
For Sale By G. WHARTON, Jr.
Sole Principal Agent
50. li6 Walnut street, Philadelphia.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

| INVITE CITIZENS AND STRANGERS to
call at my MASUFAcToRY, No. al KING STREET,
BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND ST. AsAPH STREETS,
and examine my large and handsome assortment
SADDLERY GOODS, as do not intend to be
surpassed in my line Of business by any other city.
thave on hand, and am daily manufacturing, as
uns and superior an assortment as can be iounu IA
any Of the Northern cities. Ny stock comprises
y great variety as can be found IN any otner
aouse, consisting Of HARNESS Of all kinds, from
'es hne quilt work down to the dray, cart, ana
Plough Harness; TRUNKS of every kind, hne
Sole Leather, Steel Spring Iron Frame Ladies
Trunks and Bonnet Boxes, and all other kinds,
Sosn 10 the common Packing Trunks; Saddles,
lDndles, Martingills, Whips. &C., as fine as the
2Taest Buffalo and Fancy Robes, Driving Gloves,
he'se Covers, Carpet Bags, Valiees, &c, &C., OF
Nkinds Call and see for yourselves.
thankful for the very liberal patronage hereto
"'e extended, | solicit continuance Of the same
sad pledge myself 10 spare no pains to give satis-
action. All goods warranted TO be as represented.
oct sl-tf WI. F. PADGETT.
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BY RAILRUAD AND FIRST ULANN UUAUHEo.
Fstp. -, sSfg -.S. =. tts-rs.@-sss3
kt ~ s-s
DAILY LINE will commence running as
above, on Monday, the 10th instant by way of the
Alexandria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad,
and Means and Fawsett's mail line of Coaches.
Leave the Railroad Depot at Alexandria, cor
ner of Water aud 0ronoco streets, at 10, A. NJ,
arriving at Winchester at I, P. Nj.
Leave Winchester at 81, A. NJ arriving at Al
eyendria at 29 y. NJ.
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MANASSAS GAP RAILROAD.

r. s.ss ssSy s1 ss7IEz.ssssi1
3 - III s..
PASSENGERS for this Road will leave the
L Alexandria Station, in the Orange Train, at
7, A. NJ, daily Sundays excepted arrive ut Al
exandria at 9, P NJ Through tickets by this ror te
to Middleburg and Winchester.
The Trains leave Mount Jackson daily (Sun-
days excepted,) at 1880, A. NJ, and arrive at AL
exandria at 1855, p. NJ.
iy eff EDWARD GREEN, Treasurer.
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Ia Izs
TROM BALTIMORE TO CHICAGO in SO
{ hours, with only two changes of cars
TRAINS leave Calvert Station, Baltimore dal-
Iy, (Suudays exeepted,) at 7.30, A. NJ, and =, ?.
NJ, for Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chicago Cincinnati
and st. Louis.
For Elmira Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Canandai-
qua, Rochester, and all parts of Canada trains
leave daily, (Sundays eXcepted,) at 7.3V, a. NJ
and 3, p. NJ.
Passengers from Washington and South, buy
tickets only to Baltimore, where they can be pro-
eured to ali points. JOHN 4. RIGNEI,
Assistant Superintendent.
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\ r pP A0TFy

&C. BRADLEY
CABINET, CHAIR SOFA MANtFACItRER,
Corner et King d A!redsfs, .4icroHarig, w..
UAS constantly on hand, and offers 70 the pub
I lie. an excellent assortment Of Cabinet Ware,
Sofas, and Chairs Of every variety, and ~ the low
est terms, which, for durability and finish, cannot
bo srroossad NH fly
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nrmrrp ANn 80 sETTs.

~ DINNER AND TEA SETS
II RFNCH PORCELAIN DINNER SEIIS,
white gold band, and decorated.
French Porcelain PLATES, DISHES, &C., &C.,
separate, tor setls.
French Porcelain TEA SETS, white, white and
gold gllJ and decorated.
English White Granite TEA SETS and PIECES,
separate
English White Granite Ewers and Basins. and
Chambers.
ENGLISH White Granite Foot Baths, SlOp Jars, &c.
Do 10. 10. Pitchers, Mugs, &C., &C.,
il any quantities, wholesale and retail, az prices
thatcaunot fail ID please
9th mo 26 K. H. MILLER, son Z 60.
TURNITURE AND BAGGAGE WAGON
The citizens Of Alexandria and vicinity, are
informed that / have an excellent SPFrSG WAGoS
and an prepared e. haul FURNITURE er BAGG tCE
10 any part ii tie city, to Washington q short
distances III the country Particular attention Civ
en 10 moving the Furniture of families changing
their residences, - an which give ny PERSONAL
ATTENTION.
Orders may be left at q. Brengle's Confectionery
store King street where slate Is provided Tor the
purpose [sep l6-dlyl W a. HICKS.
TEpPTNG,S FIRE AND BURGLAR PROOF
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C.prrAI.... Sd, ,29S 500 90
paid m Capital ana Surplus ....... 2,lg, Ill %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-03-07

DOAL OIL LAMPS.-A further supply of the
~ above Of new patterns, with Jones Or Csrls-
tons Burners, Chimneys, Wicks, &c., just received
and for sale BY
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wy FERTILIZERS.
w T. OFFER FOR SALE Peruvian, >ombTrro'
Jarvis Island, Mexican, Nevassa and heti'e"eH
Manipulated GUANOS.
Tiers ( Paynter's Super Phosphates of LIME
Bang Sons Raw-Bone 90 -
DeBurgs Excelsior. co,,
feb . No 4, South Wharves.
YET00L purchased BY
w te4 RIDGELEY, HAMPTON 20,
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- GARDEN SEEDS,

Nj
w ARRANTED FRESH ANn GESuNE.-EXtra
Early May, Daniel O'Rouke, Early Frame, Large
White Marrowfat, and Blackeyed Marrowtat Peas;
Early York, Large York Comstock's Premium
Flat Dutch. Large French Oxheart and Savoy
Cabbage; Early Flat Balsam and Early Blood
Turnip Beet; Short Top Long Scarlet, Yellow,
White, and Scarlet Radish; White and Red Solid
Celery; Early Curled Silesan and other Lettuce;
Large Smooth Round, and Large Red Tomato;
Egg Plant; Satisfy, &C. Just received from Com
stock, Ferre Co., and for sale by
j. K. PIERPOINT,
u irr, aud NV a.h. SIS.
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ra VESSELS WANTED
90 FOR CHARLESTON,
SAVANNAH, and
ST. JOHN, n. B.
Annlv IA Tfeb l51 FOWIE 4 CO.
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nISsnLnTInNI

OTICE-Thc business viii be continued 40
~ the old Stand corner Of Union and Came
ron streets, by the undersigned, under the hrm
and STYLE III WATERS 4 co.
BENZ. WATERS,
NIB I'm THOS. AL WATERS.
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HOURS OF DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS
-rw, The Steamer JAMES GUY, will re,

ssume her route on the Potomac river,
on the 2lst inst, leaving here at 81, A. NJ, stop
ping at all her regular landings, going and re-
turning NATHANIEL BoUSh, Agent.
,ah
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NORTHERN CENTRAL RAILWAY.

r.. 5as gE,y ~ -
- kfsg Ass. ~:
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FALL AND WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
ADAMS, FXpREss COMPANY

L.
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DRUGS, PATENT MEDICINES, &c.-Tur-
IL key Rhubarb. Sulphate Morphia, Husband :
and Henry Magnesia, Mustang Lniment' 81
trate Magncsia. Ground African Pepper, Golden
Seal. Cassia, White Mustard Seed, Cam Myrrh,
Mace, Nutmegs. Gloves. English Mustard, Macas-
sar Oil, Oil Anisc, Gc. Just received per steamer
Mount Vernon, and for sale by
LEADBEATER & CO.,
~. ! : Snnth EnirfnN strnnt
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~ SMOKING TOBACCO
N D. ] LYNCHBuRG SMOKING TOBACCO
Just received, and for sale by
WM. Il. HART, 81. ~, King street,
next door east ot the Marshall House
EIs- Sigu II the Golden Mortar. Jan jO
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-04-25
For the Hillsborough Recorder.
HiLLsB6R0UGH MILITARY ACADEMY.

10 many Of the citizens of our quiet vii.
lage, the drill /" 0i the cadets Of the Hills.
borough Military Academy is a source oil
much pleasure and interest; and few even.
ings since, the FIRST time for a long while,
We were induced by the reports of the pro.
heiency Of the young citizen. soldiers, the
b,lght and balmy evening. and to while
away leisure hoor, to attend the "driIl."
The genllemanly bearing, and the easy and
graceful salute OF the cadets, sufficiently
evlnced their regard and esteem for their
officers. as also their respect for themselves /;
and their quick and manly step. bright and
clear complexion, erect and robust figures,
told full we'll the admirable effects Of mill
tary training. The drill" was very inter.
esilng. The company under the command Of
the accomplished superintendent. Col. &. c.
lew, performed all their cyolutions promptly
and With ease indeed we have seldom seen
any company, even after longer practice,
display SO much accuracy. unanimity and
grace in their movements.
The course OF instruction 10 this academy
j. thorough and rigid--in a great degree
similar 10 that OF our classical schools and
thus, combining the advantages Of a practi.
cal and classical education. About eighty
cadets have entered this session.
The Barracks. about mile from the out
skirts OF the town, are in full view Of the
from either direction, east OF vest,
and are located upon hill Of gentle and
even descent. overlooking The beautiful and
varnd scenery in which nur section Of the
Country abounds. Thesa'e to be completed
By tie lst OF June. aud TO accommodate I25
cadets. May every success attend the en-.
gentlemen aso have thus es,ab
lished ~ our. midst an institution which must
not only rebound 10 their credit and our in.
ierest. but also prove an advantage and
honor TO the whole State.
Respectfully,
HillsborOugh. Aprii 20, 1850.
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Tw Isrruo. }, cms.. m. ,o,,,e ~

TnE iSrEmoa or Cnss. - The voyage Of
the Earl Of Elgin, two years since, up the
great river yang.tse kiang 81 China. the par.
iicnlars u which are only now first made
known to the world through the pubiicstnn
Of the narrative 81 the MISSION, has furnished
some Interesting facts relative TO The inirri.
or 81 this empire. The ruin which the rcb.
els have caused can hardly be believed. Pop.
ulous cities had been destroyed. and the
country every where laid sasic. Chirkiang.
which once had population Of 500. 900. did
not nov eontsin 500 souls. The great city Of
Ching.kiang. foo. which had been taken by the
rebels, wa, IN most d,plorsbl, state. i" 4
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1860-04-25
LATE FROM MEXICO.

The New Orleans papers have intelligence
irHm Vera Cruz to the lst instant aud from
the city Of Mexico to the 9th ultlmo. re-
ceiyed By way Of Havana.
Gen. MiramDn had not yet returned 70 the
capital. though it is said that he and bis be-
s'egng army were on their way lhither.
letter in the Picayune confirms what
we stated lew days ago. that no decree Of
expulsion and coniiscation Of property had
been issued against the Americans by the
Miramon Government of Mexico.
M. Gabriac, the French Minister. is re-
ported, "on the best authority" 10 have re.
ceiyed from his Government special instruc-
tions to cooperate with the English Minister
IN his attempts to arrange an armlstce be-
tween the two cnntendins parties. as recent
" proposed through Capt. Aldham, at Vera
Cruz. II is also said that prominent mem
bers Of both parties. as also the principal
English and French residents in Mexico,
look upon The proposition with favor; but it
does not appear to be a general opinion that
II will finally be accepted. Mr.. M'Lane.
the American Minister. was to be Invited to
JOIN IN these negotiations. lie returned to
Vera Cruz in the sioop Of war Bronklyn on
the asth utimo. and was warmly welcomed.
President Juarez had issued special de-
cree undermining, to the full amount II
their losses, the sufferers BY the late BON.
bardment Of Vera Cruz. From the terms of
the decree, however. it would appear that
ITS benefits extend only to those who shall
repair their losses. The certified expenses
q the repairs must be presented to the
Treasury Department. and only upon such
presentment will cognzance be taken Of
them. This ia to insure the reconstruction
OF the city. The indemnifcation is IN all
cases to be pad out Of the proceeds from
the sale of the church property confscated
by the law Of July last. Ii is presumed that
the amount Of ready cash from this source
now 1t the disposal Of tile Government is
quite small. The "best authorities state
the loss Of property BY the bombardinent at
from four to five million dollars-ihese
losses. il is said. falling heaviest on the
friends Of the besieging party. who are ex-
clnded from the benefits Of the indemnity.
The decree makes no distinction between
natives and foreigners.
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FOr the Hill.boreush Recorder.
nREAD HIN OUT OF THE PARTY ~
''P'NWuH'
Hillsboroush. April 20, 1850.


HlHsuoinughf Apfi ~, lcbu.
Dear Recorder lit seems 10 be prevail.
ing idea With some Of the would be, prominent
Democrats Of the present day, that Il mem.
Der OF the party does not subscribe fully 10
every plank Of platform made BY con,en-
tion Of the party. he must therefore, nf ne.
cessity. be "rrad out Of the party" Now.
this would answer ii platforms we're made e.
meet the views OF the party as whole. or.
II when made il could be clearly seen thar
zach part and parcel of the platform would
inure TO the benefit Of the great majority Of
those to be affected by il. But this is not
always the case. For instance: the last
platlnrm made BY the Democracy af this
State. Who will dare say. ia face Of all the
facts 10 the case. that that convention con.
suited the view. Of the party al large in the
ststss that they did not oppose measure in
their platform Which they snew majority Of
the party acre in favor Of, had it been pre-.
scented TO them ~ It's true light mean ad
rdi0rfni? Will some Of the members OF
that convention tell me whether that partic-
ulsf feature ~ the platform was made 10 meet
the sIeas Of the party 90 the views 1t CIV.
Ellis! Had sumo Democrat Of availability
been presented to the convention who was
10 la.Ur II AL yalOIenl. aud Gos. Ellis been
left out Of consideration as candidate for
the gubrrnatorial chair. would the conven.
tIan have opposed ~ ,alorem; II then The
platform VA made 10 meet the views II Gov.
Elli., why then il Is Ellis. platform. aud nut
the Democratic platform. Why thea be 80
harsh AZ thread g"ud. intelligent Democrat
out u the party because hr does not sub.
scribe TO all u Gov. Eliis. political opinions:
Poor fellow he hasn't snnrd against the
party, but against 30, Elh,!
undertake 10 az that when this question
shall have been discussed generally through
the State. some ot these important person.
ages ~ho read men out OF the party. will
hnd that Gov. Ellis's platform il not 80 pop.
ulsr a. wnald be a platform made for the
party, aud Tor the gnod Of the STATE.
bud crest many gnud, honest Demo.
crisis N favor % al ,alprem Now. IL these
msn be read out u The Democratic party.
they III must certainly find shelter IN the
ranks Of the Opposition. see IL suggested
by somc hidc.bound pafiisans. that the party
IN zach county look veil 10 this question 10
dominating candidates for the legislature
@ be sure, IN every case 10 ret 4 man vii
ling 10 put his shoulder under this wrak
plank. 10 order that there may be no division
10 the ranks! Let the different counties tts
this, and that plank will break with some 81
them. Then. Oh ny country, What fall
there will be More anon. prIIy
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The Hl,,sboroush mili,ary academy.

we are glad to see this Institution fssobly noticed
abroad. The charkslon Mercury Of The 80 instant
speaks Of i thus; We take pleasure in directing ct.
ienlion 10 he advertisement 81 the Marlborough ~.
O. Military Academy. Cot. &. T. Tew, late q this
city. l. the Superintendent. snd with hs Wsllormed
assistants, Is entitled to and mus, command success
We are pleased TO learn from reliable source, ihsI
there are now seventy eighty eatet, in attendance.
.nd The prospects Of Inc school ,sry catering and
We hope % hear o. large increase 10 numbers from,
the low coun,y. Nothing good ~ health % early
rising and the musket drll."
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Orange Guards, Attention |!

Nay Day Quarterly Pardie-Sammer Uni.
form Blank Cartridges Company Dues
Court Martial, SC, SC.
DARADE 10 full Summer uniform. In from, Of The
Count llou.e. on TUESDAY, THE FIRST DAY
or MAY. al 10 o'clock, with arms aud accouitcmeni.
10 good order iof in.peciion. aud ~ rounds Of blank
cartridges ior fegulsr quarterly parade. Every men.
bef should bc present, prepared u ray bis campiny
dues. court martial will be held III The Bi,sgnoon.
By order Of Capt. Pride Jones'
j. Y. WHITFIELD, q. 8.
Apnl 20. SIT
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LARGEST PRINTIkG Pass in THE WORLD
Az the printing house Of the Appletons, in
New York. ia press made expressly for
Webster's Spelling Book. which prints both
sides at once. As this is the only press Of
its kind in existence, so Webster's !. Speler"
is the only book requiring press 50 rapid.
and on which single book is being printed
without interruption from January to De-
cember. The sale Of Webster's Speller I"
amounts 10 more than one million erannum,
and more have been sold than there are peo-
Pile in the United States. Such book is
manifestly the growth Of many years; and.
planted in our schools, it bears abundsntly
the fruits Of progress and civilization.
NelD York Albion.
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VALUABLE PLANTATION
For Sale.

A VALUABLE tract ii IinI i ~ stlc, /, i'm en
= Emo. iivc miles above iisborough. containing
une hunlfcd arrcs u las, sud within less than
bali mile % Hughes Aeattmy. on which i. ehti
hftk house With six rooms a fire Place IN each. 10
zethef with al other buildings Necessary also. lirs
rate Thfcshing Machine, DO A large portion 81 THIS
land Is now under fence and in good sutsian. My
reasons e. selling am too 81 20 work Il, aud have
NJ enc 70 10 Il to- me. and awc some money, snj
have no other way III making Il. some indulgence
will fqurcdl hc given inf hs tie prcr, by paving
interest.
Drins.o near The academy. |, oiIsis the advantage
~ sO'' ''i'''"s "OS''' IRA ELLIS.
febmav ~. 32-5w.