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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-15

Tur MlDNlGnr MEETING MOVEMENT ~
L.oxpox ~~The great success which has al
tended this movement induced the promo
ters to hold thanksgiving meeting recently
at the Free Masons' Tavern, Great Queen
street. Mr.. Thcophilus Smith read It very
interesting report, which was a history OF
the movement from 1850 down to the present
time. The success Of the meetings recently
held was said t. have been most remarkable,
and the committee were Determined to con
tnue them with great vigor. Seven meet
iugs had been called, the Gospel had been
preached TO 100 women, and 900 scrip
rural cards and books had been circulated
amongst them; the offer Of ESCAPE had been
made t. all, it had been accepted by loI; o!
these 100 are in the homes, through The agen-
ay Of which they would. ii was hoped, 10
restored to society. In addition TO these,
i've had been restored to their friends, one
restored TO her husband, two placed in stu,
alton, and one had been married.
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NEW STOVE And TIN sTOEE.

10. Il Fairfax Street. alexandria, Va.
A CARD.-ENOcU GRLHLS respectfully in
"A forms his friends and the public generally, that
he has associated with him his son JAMES L.
GRIMES and under the firm name Of Z. GRIMES
d son, we have resumed at the Old stand on Fair
fax street, the STOVE, AND TIN WARE BUSI-
NESS N ALL ITS BRANCHES, and hope and
expect to conduct the same, to merit the conf
dcnce and patronage ofall who may give Us call.
We intend TO devote our time and attention more
especially to out door work, both i'll town and
country, such
ROOF!NG GETTERISG and SPOTTING,
And all kinds Of Stove and Furnace Work, ana
joins that require skill and experience.
All Jolbing ana Reporting attended TO in person.
Oar Stock Of STOI Is Is intended 10 suit t.!c
wants ofcvcry body. We are determined to please
both in work done and goods sold. Our expenses
are small and sc shall be content with snail profits
r. Orders from the country, either lor work
or Tor goods promptly attended 10.
oct l-ly l.. GRIMES 4 SON.
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ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL,

5hOAfh 4 L, INV toANAN'
r-TuEN completed. six years age, the ST.
~ NICHOLAS was universally pronounced
The most magnificent, convenient. and thoroughly
organized establishment 81 the Kind al this con-
tinsnt What il was then, il remains Today
without st rra! in size in >uln3tuou~uess, AMI III
The GENERAL clements Of comfort and enjoyment.
The Hotel ha> accommodations for l.ooo guests
inrla,ing luo complete suites OF apartments tor
families SIX hundred persons can he r"m"rta-
bly seated al the tables Of it three public dinn2
rooms and nothing that modern Sri has devised
for the convenience and social qualification OF the
travelling public, has been omitted in lis plan or
Isncglccted III its practical details. The early
.eputation Of the house at home and abroad dcri-
ed from its ma gOitudc, its superb appointments
and it, hone.like comforts and luXurie> has been
enhanced every year by the unwcaricd eAeri'"HS
II the proprieiyrS,
THEAUWELL WHITCUMD i co.
New York. j. 6--j,;m
!ITN HOTEL
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100, 100, 100, 100, 100
SIMON WATERMAN, No. loo King street

iLEAa-N Dfla, \ A.,
d EGS leave to announce 10 his numerous friends
- and customers, that he is now prepared 10
exhibit, L stock Of READY MADE CLOTHING,
and Gentlcmcns Furnishing GOODS, which III
regard TO quantity, quality, and styles, cUnnot be-
equalled by any siaaiar establishment in this city,
and not exccci by any Clothing house in The
two leading avenues o: fashion TIL. side Il tie
Atlantic Broadway, New York; aud Chestnut
street, Philadelphia.
Although the present stock il very extensive
enc, indeed, additional supplies viii still be reeciy
ed, from time TO time, during the business season,
in order to keep up full assortment Of styles ana
sizes.
p. S.-Mr. WATERMAN will enleavor Ia con
vince any one fayoring him with Il call, that his
reputation for selling at the most moderate price,
is grounded on facts. app
NJ OTICE.--If you want good. cheap, and fash
~ iorab!c CLOTHING, 20 TO LATOtCHE,
Nerchaat TniIor. -. h.hg-%,rec'. Constantly re-
ceiving the latest styles ofEuRNlSHlNGG GOODS.
\. Il. 4 choice article Of SILK SHAKER ami
CANTON uNDERSitiRTS and DRAWERS.
no" SHIRTS made 10 order. sep T--ly
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THE GAZETTE.


No better answer could he found the Oh
ccuous of Europeans t" the American syS-
fem OF electng rulers, than is contained III
the following hum!ia,ing revelation concer-
ming Grand pnke Charles, husband OF the
Grand Dutchess Steplania, of Baden, which
IS made by NJ. Edoard Simon, in the Revue
Contemporaries
AT the Palace of Carlsruhe,' says the
article. "a whole series Of apartments was
found which the late Grand Duke mad sue
rc>>ively locked up, and which nobody hai
entered since Ii had long been an "@ in"-
ua Of his to lay by every thing h" received
40 matter what und no matter rom whom
~ one Wa. allowed 10 touch these things ::
the Grand Duke himself ;.b>tained from do
in. 50. without ever taking the slightest no.
tee of any application for restitution. As
soon as room was sufficiently tul! he would
loci il up, taking out the key, aud begin
the same ceremony with another. v hen,
after his death, these mysterious rooms were
opened, they were found 20 be filled with an
innumerable quantity OF precious things
costumes, all kinds Of tgumpery, down 70
chjldren's playthings, recoIlectionS OF child
,.3od, and which the Prince had never used.
Here a quantity of rouleauX OF silver, labeled
Captains pay lor II. Il. Prince Charles
and vast quantity OF twcnty-Hreutzer
pieces (coppcr) carefully wrapped up;
there draws filled with rouleauS Of gold !:
then snutf-boXes Of the greatest value. rings,
and other Jewels, to the amount Of NOR"
than a million of value. There treasures
had LAIN dormant for many years aud yet,
a short time before his death, the Grand
,,.l,. h
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2 Y. CROSS

4 NNOUNCES to his friends and the public
n generally that he intends 10 conduct the
BOOT and SHOE BUSINESS in all it, branrLe,,
and hopes, from the care and attention 10 the worh
turned out of his establishment. to receive full
share of the public patronage. call Is solicited
AT No. ~ King street Jan
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The Richmond correspondent oftAc Peters
burr Express says John Hi, one Of our
most AGED citizens, and probably the oldest
matchmaker in Virginia, died quite sudden
ly, Oh Friday morning last, at his little farm,
IN the vicinity OF Buchanan's Spring. For
several years past he has pursued the cal
ling Of what might be termed private
pawnbroker. In his day, he has relieved
hundreds Of his fellow men, who under add
verse circumstances, have been compelled to
solicit assistance. He was extremely eau
tons and circumSpect in his transactions,
and for all sums loaned, generally received
ample security in some shape or o;her-Such
as watches, iewciry or costly riotAlnG.-
Many a strapped Sportlng-man has teen
enabled to replcnish his treasury through
John Hill tie wasa just man III his dealings,
bat as cxartny ~ >ohylock, requiring III al!
eases every iota agreed upon. lie VAS ot Il
very quiet, retiring nature, and not without
lis eycentricities As an evidence, he had
Ioll many friends that he intended giving a
prauQ dinner on the Fourth of july next, III
honor Of all furwhUm he entertained a nigh re-
gard, and in their presence would sign his will
When taken i'll on Friday he called Tor pen
and ink, for the purpose OF athXing ms sig
nature to the document which he had luten-
ded signing on the Fourth Of July, but 1t
was TOO late, for he had not strength 20 write
his name. and died Immediately, without a
struggle. Ii il said that he has III his pos
session between 300 or 400 valuable watch-
~. upon which he has advanced money, amt
m estate valued at >90,0G0. 1t all goes t.
IN only son and beloved granddaughter.
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C,ABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUFAc-

TABINET, CHAIR, AND SOFA MANUEL
~ TORY, No. $50 King street, AieJGndria, "a.
Having lately fitted up Of the handsome
and most spacious Warerooms in the city, for tAe
FURNITURE BUSINESS, l respectfully invite
public attention to my large stock Of ftkHt
TURE, which l am constantly increasing fe,-
sons visiting city will find it to their ad'an
tsge to give me call, as the range of my GOODS.
in respect to quality and price, is such as to :CSe.
the wants and views of all. My stock con- rise.
Mahogany Sofas, Rocking, Cane and Wood Sea'
Sitting Chairs, Sideboards, Dressing Bureaus,
marble top and plain,) Marble Top and pam
Wash Stands, Marble Top Sofa, Card, Book, ~"
Fancy Tables, Cottage Set, Bedsteads of all pS.-
tcrns, such as High, Fielding, French, Low-rosh
Trundle Bedsteads, several patterns of Cottage
Bedsteads; Hat Racks, Wardrobes, Looking o'as
ses, and large number Of other articles enorae'u
in the business.
re- Beds, Bolstcrs, Pillows, Mattresses, &C.,
constantly on hand.
oct 2-tf JAMES FL. DESAUubN.-
HERRING'S FIRE AND BURGLAR Pkoof
IL SAFES, for Eale at Factory prices, by
JAMES c. NEVRTI,
feb 81 Agent tor Aisrs1dfis'
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w. & A. MURRAY, Merchant Tai.ors.
A RE NOW RECEIVING their SPRING and
n SUMMER GOODS, and would invite al! in
want of any thing in their line TO give them = call!
mn IL
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TOMMlSoIUNER'S SALE OF VALUABLE
~ SLANES.-Pursuant to Il decree the Coun-
ty Court of Alexandria County, in the suit of
Wrcnn ". Wrcnn. the undersigned will. on the
TWENTIETH DAY OF JUNE. 1860. ut the
Tavern house Of Samuel Casts, ia West End, Fair
fax County, SCI. at pablo auction Tor cash, to the
highest bidder valuable SLAVE WOMAN and
her CHILD. b. i. SMU0T, Commissioner.
L. .-Llfs
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MERCHANT TAILOR, 50 KISG-sTREEr.
is NOW receiving choice assortment Of
l. SPRING GOODS, and respectfully solicit. 4
hare OF public patronage. NH l.
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BY L. NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
sTe1 DWELLING HOUSE AT AUCTION
IL On Saturday, the 23d d"y Of J""e at II
o'cIock H., in front Of the Mayors office, in the
city of Alexandria, / will sell at public auction
the two story brick DWELLING HOUSE and lot
of ground in the city OF Alexandria, on King be-
tween Patrick and Henry streets. The lot begins
on King street 9S feet west Of Patrick street, and
extends in front on King street % feet ) inches
and is 100 feet deep, and is subject TO a ground
rent in Ice Of &5S.i2! per year. 1t ! improved
by IL comfortable two story BRICK DWELLING
with back building. Tie House is supplied
with Water and Gas, and is in good repair.
TEHMa.--Omc fourth cash, and the residue in
six twelve and eighteen months. w!!h interest
secured by the notes Of the purchaser. and deed
Of trust on the premises. |. LOUIS kINZER,
my 22-2awlS Agent
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oOn POTOMAC FISH!
nUU BBLS. No. HERRING
% bbls. Family Roe do
80 half bbls. do do do
10 bbls. and half bbls. Shad, warranted
prime, in store and for sale by
NV 2t-eoIm THOMAS PERRY.
DIC-NIC AND EXCURSION PARTIES are
( invited to call and examine, before purchas-
ing their supplies.
Fresh Groceries received every week.
CHARLES J. WISE,
les Cor Prince and Pitt streets.
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NTOTICE.-I have located in Alexandria, and
~ respectfully offer NY services 10 her citizens.
and those Of the surrounding country, rs IL
| TUNER and REPAlnER Of PIANOS, ORGANS,
| MELODEONS, ACC0RpEONS and all other
| kinds Of INSTRUMENTS. Having had some
four or five years experience, | am confident that
can give general satisfaction. | 10 not boast OF
having written certificates from persons unknown
to most people in this part Of the country, nor do
publish any such, but | do boast of having such
references those hereto attached, who are good
judges of work, whether done well or not, and are
reliable beyond :. doubt. AlcXaudrians, encourage
one Of your own citizens, who has been reared up
in your midst, and pronounced equal ut least to
any one that has ever been here in the above nam
cd business All | ask is fair trial, and | will
guarantee To give satisfaction.
CHARLES II. TAYLOR.
tune by the system olcqnal temperament, the
best and only true SyScu ia the known world, and
the one in general use throughout Europe
4 IL orders left AZ the Music Store Of Mr.. John
II. Parrot, will receive prompt attention.
REFERENCES Prof. Barcnstcn, DR.. y. FAIR
fax, John II. PARROT, Reuben Johnston, James
T. Close Thomas Cloves, AloXanlria; lnman
Horncr, Warrcnton; VIM. knahc & Co, Piano
Manufacturer, Md; II. Worcester, Piano Manuiac-
turer, New York mp lS--c""m
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Y ALEXANDRIA BREWERY.
: HE undersigned is now manufacturing, ut hi,
Corner CT King and Fayette Streets,

Is Ii T. W /. II
Corner CT King and Fayette Streets,
Superior qualities Of
PALE, AMBER, AND CREAM 1LES,
to which he respectfully invites the attention of
his friends, md the public. Having an expert
ence of over 90 years in the business, and posses
sing extensive manufacturing facilities he iatters
himself that his ALES will compare favorably
with any manufactured, either in or out Of the
State Of Virginia.
If necessary. he could fill columns with the
many iattcring testimonials he has received with
regard to the superiority OF his ALES. from the
press and the public: but he prefers that his ALE
shall speak for Itself.
BY Il strict Personal attention to business. and
II determination 10 manufacture nothing bat
superior quality Of PGHE Ale, he hopes 10
merit Il share Of public patronage.
BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER, put up cx-
prcSSly for family use, constantly on hand.
JaJ" Orders promptly attended to.
NH - H. S. MARTIN.
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HARVEST IMPLEMENTS &c

LI-4 ~ S-N
WE ARE NOW RECEIVING AND OFFER
w for sale at reasonable prices, large and
carefully selected stock Of HARVEST NIPPLE.
MENrS, such as Revolving Hay Rakcs, Wheat
Cleaners, Grain Cradles, and ScyrhcS. Grass
ScythcS aud Snaths. Hand RakcS, Hay Forks,
&c, &C.: also, Corn and Tobacco CultivatorS,
double and single Shovel Plough<. Corn P"ugh>.
Knoxs Patent Horse Hoe, &c. All orders prompt
" attended 10. Address
ADDISON, WALLACE & CO.,
M, No oS KIM
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WASHINGTON BREWERY.

DhA th1ll aLE, fUR LEN AMI SlhUNh
b FER.
4 FULL assortment of barrels, halves and
~ quarters, of the above superior and pure
MALT LIQUORS, can DC had nj a low price from
JOHN DAWSON,
Middle Store, oft: Theatre, Alexandria, Va.
The STRONG BEER, On account OF its low
price and mild flavor is well fitted for family use,
and it viii prove most agreeable and wholesome
beverage to ladies and children.
n. 3. Read The following from the Evening
Star of December !, 1859:
"a REMARKABLY FINE ALE.-Nr DaviSon'S
successor in the Washington brewery, corner of
X and 9th streets, Mr. Colincau Is now manutac-
turing Xxx ale and porter and brown stout, all Of
which reflect infinite credit on his establishment.
His ale compares favorabiy, indeed, with the best
Philadelphia and Albany ales, being, according
10 our taste. muck more like the best English and
Scotch alcs than those imported from either of
those cities. If he continues to produce so supe-
rior an article he will shortly make reputation
for his brewery surprising that fanny Northern
establishment
Enquire oI JOHN DAWSON,
Theatre Building Alexandria,
NH left Wholesale Dealer Malt Liquors.
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CtELLING OFF TO KEMOYE.-Wi;h view
y to renewing into our new building, on the
corner of King and Royal streets, in July next,
we will close out our stock OF BOOTS, SHOES,
and HATS, now on hand, at reduced prices.
The attention Of the trade. and of country mer-
chants especially, is invited TO this notice.
my Eff c. A. BALON IN i CO.
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T HAVE REMOVED 10 the Counting. Room
l formerly occupied by NJ. ELDRlDGE, on the
wharf, between Cameron and Queen streets, where
| will continue to sell CUMBERLAND COAL,
by the cargo, boat load, or single ton
Also. on hand, and for sale, WHITE and RED
ASH ANTHRACITE COAL, of the different
s;vos Ian 2G-rf1 y. 3. SMITH
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SPRING SUPPLIES.
HNJIE subscribers are now in receipt Of their
/ SPRING SUPPLIES Of EARTHENNAEE.
Of their own importation, direct 70 this port, per
Ship Annie Laurie, from Liverpool.
Glassware. Of Virginia manufacture
Plated Casters, in great variety
Britannia - -
French China Dinner and Tea Sets
Vases, Mugs, ac.
Window Glass, Of all sizes
Stoneware, Pipes, and Stems
Dcmiohns, Coal Oil Lamps, sc.
To which the attention of dealers is respectfully
invited IS mo 20l K. II. MILLER, son Il co.
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.o#NSE or Eo.2l A>p CAMERON srf
uTrICB0WER. prorriotor

f.SUIS HOUSE has bscn conducted 10y the pre-
sent Proprietor for the past three ye9rS, and
has received IL full share Of the patronage OF the
Travelling public, and having been lately repair
Ell and re;uruisbcd from garrett TO cellar addi'lon-
N facilities are afforded b. which every comfort
and convenience t. be found at any other FIRST
CLASS HOTEL is guaranteed.
\ pleasant sojourn Is promised to al "ho may
patronise this house.
gr,7- Strangers will find AT The Steamer and
Trairs. upon their arrival in this city. p1Hie For.
iers and comfortable OmuihuSe>. when Will con.
ycy tlcm Immediately to the Hotel. The be-, lae
market afford ! always - be found II This Hotel
-
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T UMBER, COAL AND WOOD lARD.-Cor-
IL ser Of Union and Queen Streets, Norh.-Nhefe
I am prepared to furnish every description oil
LUMBER, SHINGLES. LATHS, LINE, &C.
Also, Oak and Pine WOOD, Red and White As',
and Cumberland COAL, which | am selling 10" io'
cash, or reasonable terms to good customers.
aug 3-tf L. w. BARKER.
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LUMBER, LATHs, LIME, &c.


b. WATERS. THUS. A. WATERS
WATERS & CO.,
INTENSIVE DEALERS IN 1t MBER'
u SHINGLES, LATHS and PALINGs $
Also, LIME, WHITE SAND, HYDRA liz
CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER, NAIL>,
&C., at the Wharf, foot of Cameron street.
They have constantly on hand well assorted
stock of SEASONED LUMBER Their arrange
ments with manufacturers in different sections
enable them to supply particular bills Of White
Spruce and Southern Pine, of the best quality
and at shortest notice.
n. B. Now landing 10000 feet OF superior
Georgia Pine, various sizes mh :"
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They have also on hand,
COLUMBIAN .GUAN0.
A. A. and 4. MEXICAN GUAN0.
ELlDE ISLAND. or
CALIFORNIA GUANO.
JARVIS ISLAND, or
AMERICAN GUANO.
AFRICAN GUAN0.
All of which they are prepared to furnish. rs
heretofore, ut aS low rates as they can he had i'll
any market in the country. .cb !--cOii
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I lilies CHILLED And WROUGHT
iIIRON BURGLAR AND FIRE-PRO0F
SAFES, with his improved combined Formulation
and Combination Locks, have merits that deserve
the attention of every business maa 1t Is conf
IDENTIFY believed that the decided triumqhs OF this
SAFE in all places where fully tested, as at Iowa
City by would be competitors, and at Oshkosh,
Wisconsin, by ire, must convince discriminating
public of the folly of trusting in sheet-iron SAFES
for any purpose whatever. Persons wishing SAFES
arc invited to M investigation of the many advan-
tages this CHILLED IRON SAFE possesses over
all others. By calling ut cur Sales Rooms, %
Louisiana Avenue, Washington city, the most sa-
tisfactory certificates can be seen Of the FIRE
and BURGLAR PROOF MERITS of this SAFE
L. c. PATTERSON, General Agent.
Mashin ctnn dec l3--dlv
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FRENCH PLATE GLASS, LOOKING GLASS
PLATE

NOTICE.-Thc undersigned has obtained from
~ the County Court OF Fairfax County, Va,
letters of administration with the will annexed.
on the estate Of Aaron lcygctt, deed. All persons
having claims against the estate are requested TO
present them to me, duly authenticated, for settle
mcnt, and those indebted to the estate 20 make
early ravment. FRANCIS i. SMITH,
Administrator with the will annexed OF Aaron
Lercctt. decd. my 2o--2awiw
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HALLOTYPES. HALL0TIPIS ,

THE LATEST AND GREATEST INVENTION
N THE ART.
YsNuE under. Gnea having bought the patent.
right for this cty, offers these flCTi RES
4, The public, aud calls upon everybody who want
PERFECT GEMS OF L1KEGESSES
more TRUTHFUL. Us Durable, and CHEAPER than
Oil Paintings to try
il / D T y L L ;,
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AUCTION SALES.

BY I. N. Observation-Disclosures
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF A VALUABLE
" TRACT OF LAND IN THE COUNTY OF
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA, ON THE 4. l..
& ii. r. BY virtue OF IA decree OF the Circuit
Court of Alexandria County, in the suit of Hooc,
Guardian vs. Hardin and others, the undersigned
will, on tie Esd Of June, 1860, at l. o'clock, i'll
front Of the Mayors Office III the city OF Alexan
dria, sell at public auction, valuable tract con-
tanning about $40 ACRES Of land in the County
Of alexandria, of which Laurston B. Hardin,
esq, died seized This property lies about seven
miles from Alexandria and five from Washington
and Georgetown, on the road leading from Fails
Church" to the Little Fals' and on the AleXan-
dria, Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad, IL water
station being on tie land. The improvements
f..r,T, consist Of 4 COED two story brick DWELL
n.5i ING HOUSE, Il barn and MI necessary out
houses. The proximity Of this farm to the three
markets Of Alexandria, Washington and George
town, the character Of the land and the heulthni-
ness OF the location, makes ii desirable residence
The terms prescribed by the decree are One
tenth Of the purchase money in cash, and the
residue in four equal instruments ut b, IL Is anu
"a months from the day of sale The deferred
payments to be secured by the bonds of the pur
chaser bearing interest from the day of sale, and
"A retention of the title until paid. II desired by
purchasers the property would be divided into
two or more parcels and plat thereof will be cX-
hibted BY the undersigned.
NorE.-As the proceeds Of the sale will for the
most part belong 10 infants, it * probable that
purchasers could arrange with their guardians for
an extension Of the time, to 4 large part OF the
purchase money. /. LOUIS MINER,
my 22-cotJunai2&d!s Commissioner.
COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND IN
" ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, ABOUT TWO
MILES FROM TIE ClII.-By virtue Of de-
cree Of the County Court OF Alexandria, in the
suit wherein S. Bcran & Co., were plaintiffs, and
c. A. Swami. and others, defendants, the under
signed, Commissioner, WILL on Sai"rdny. Mc 23d
doy Of .JnDe, 1860, at ~ "'cl"ch, ~, in front Of
the Mayors Office in the city of Alexandria, sell
at public auction, TWO LOTS OF GROUND,
each containing about 20 ACRES, on the Alex
an,lra, Loudoun and hampshire Railroad, ana
about two miles from the city of Alexandria: one
Of said Lots being on the South, and the other on
the North side Of said Railroad The former adj
Joins The land Of j. VI. Graves and others, and
tho latter the lands OF ". T. Swami and others.
TEEus.--Onc tenth Of the purchase money III
cash. and the residue at s, IL, and Is months from
the day OF sale; the deferred payments to bear
interest from the day OF sale, and TO lac secured
by the bonds Of the purchaser. and Il retention Of
the title until the bonds paid.
my 22-2awts GEO. W. BRENT, Comm'r