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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1860-01-17

nIVIDE ND.-The President and DirectO,s Of
- the EXCHANGE BANK OF VIRGINIA. nave
declared a semi annual dividend of "A per cent,
subject TO = deduction Of < per cent. bonus, paya-
ja 6-1w W. p. sTROTHER. Cashier.
CEILING III At AND BELOW COST
~ ONE MONTH I40NGER.-Havtng still on hand
shall continue to sell of at aud below cost for cash,
one month logger, and to ma e it more attractive,
| shall introduce the balance OF INV SPRING
6TOCk, comprising many Of the best and most de-
sirables sts les OF Spring goods. am determined
vite all to embrace TINS rare opportunity of eating
good bargains. MOSES MITTELDORFER.
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tiNC tNDSLWi>G MuHiNES.

I'm AtLh NIlItE Sc =
H-'t tF &c 5000 $40 each.
,t,t'A : Gibbs celebrated SEW
Va. -Ayented i, J. j.. A. Gibts. al
t.aLtss county, Va. Price Si0 TO
-" "%ls...E ID ,opI. iow-puced, well
H7. %. are assured that the snpe
AIM ."F tuiS machine can be relied
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This institution with 4 capital of S75 900, char
tered by the Legislature of virginia, Will receive
de posItes IN sums not less than ONE DOL
LAR, on the most favorable terms.
De posi- ties received by
jain THOS. VI. ALFRtEND. Cashier.
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TR E.s SAL OF Personal

TE Us e rs ! z OF PERsONiL
1 PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF MAN
eli ESTER.-By virtue of n deed of trust executed
to me by Henry b. Hall. | shalt sell on SATUR-
DAY. 2lst January, 1856. at public auction, IN the
occupied ht the SAID Halt. on Main street. all the
fAtfORY rs. and some loose LEAF
ana immediately afterwards ] shall
Sc al the ~iIOJSEENLD and KITCHEN l.
ElILRE Of the, SAID Hall. Also good MiLCH
COW. All lie Furniture is entirely new.
Sale Will commence nj 2 O'Clock. p VI.
ia lT-tds BENZ. IL. NASH. Trustee.
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n o ehiSr h- TRd Ft hsN n \ h ! YEN n
GROUND PLASTER.-We would call your spe-
G 6sss 1 WI%bsok ( 81 sor sf'i bil.n 9fT pE L. sffai OF p the
chased with special reference to the interest Of the
farmer and the trade seneraiiy.
| From our long exp Tlc11ai IN the business, ard Civ
ing IT oar personal attsa! On seeing that every bar
rel is weii coopeFed and in good shipping order, and
the Plaster thoroue hiy put werized-we hazard no
thing IN SAYING that it will be to your interest to
nIsSe ID a at 'a one dani1sr les. ssl psr TOM nass \ T ilher ri dis dis-
! count to the trade. Refsrences-Earaond, Daven-
port 4 j. Jo K Is Il +. 81 1p 4 RP', a stes ssi'f Pla n,ssfs si,ii,
no 23--6m* South eide of the Dock. Richmond.
WINpOW SHADES: WINDOW
Al 80 si bkoA6 SsMHaL GGohfbbEENA tsEe. s pisssa4s
IN announcing that he has reduced the prices OF
his AADEs 40 per cent; below former prices. nm
of Gold. Gold and Velvet: light and dark Land,
scapes; Bouquets; Vases. Plain, Gothic, Green and
Fixtures 10 match; Curtain Bands and Cornices,
etc: z sreat variety Of English and American OIL
CLoTHs, with flame! back. plain or figured. all
Cheap Dry Goods and WiIdsT Shsae Store Of
de 3 sm Opposite the store of QuaEles K Co.
IVORY BALANCE HANDLE TABLE
r,C1 nT Fla Ts:atnf kN T ! a new 10, Of both
riety Of other TABLE CUTLERY, of different
TO be sold in lots to accommodate families and
de l5-ts Auction Store. 20 Main street.
GREAT BARGAINS!
VI IF APPLIED FOR SOON!!
cGqSSssSs snd %SeS Handle TABLE,; KNIVES and
The above being slix htly damaged in manufactur-
ing, will be retHiled very cheap. Boarding houses,
families, &c, in want will do well to call soon. Ap
ply at tno 36-tsl +. B. COOK' ~ Main St.
CfGNS: SIGNS!.. Merchants, Mechanics. Law
~ yers, Doctors, and all others in want of SIGNS,
Az Euror MONrAcvyr
Corner OF Bank and l2th sts.. who continues to
execute all work IN his line with dIspntch,
ia 2-lm and on the lowest terms
OFFICE r. 4 q. r. r. COT
December 10, 1859.
NOTICE...The Coupons of the Bonds OF this
IN company due on the lst January, 1860, In New
York, will he paid at the Union Bank in that city,
or at this Office with exchnnge
THO w. BROCKENBROUGH,
do 3O-ts Treasurer.
OFFICE RICH. 4 YORK RIVER r 4. Coz
Richmond. Dec. q. 1859.
PROPOSALS addressed 70 the unde rslsned are
1 invited, for building In Virginia ore Passenger
CAR the same dimension and hn,sh - re one
now on the road. TItOS. H.. sHAhP:
dc1A--ts Supt.
DOWDER! POWDER ! = 200 kegs Du Points
Il Sporting and Blasting Powder. OF every kind, IN
kegs. quarter Kegs and caqisters. for sale by
dc e-dk EDWIN WORTHAM h co.
IA ACkEREL.-ioo kits Msckersl receiving to-
AVA day, for sale ~ MASsIk 4 PLEASANTss
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By J. J. uoore & Coz. AuctioMeers,
NekF0KA. VIENNA.

CAKE OF DADsGED GOODS AT III
oTohACCO WAHEHOLSE.-At Il O'Clock, on
W f.DN ES , y, Eth INST. cargo ri schooner
MAGNOLIA. CRuN[ELL, on i voy axe from Boston
bound to CIty Point and kichmon6. and sunk iii
James River. iaVlns been cut thyuu h b. ice.
brOi-ht into III 5 port t: wrechers. Sold for ac-
count al whom II may concern, by Recommended
ton OF survey.
Care consisting ID part Of the following articles:
10 q tcxes assorted CANDLES.
~, bpl:s I ELF. tnaies COTTON GOODS.
Gases CLOTHS; eases CLOTHING, ready.
made.
Cases WINE. BRANDY. Rum aud GIN.
2Soesks STARCH. 81 tons PLASTER.
+ bales THREAD. 125 dozen BUCKETS.
HHnSGss@ GLASS and NcSiRo1CCkAFRY WARE.
Is bis FISH. TOBACCO PRtSS / PIANO.
Furniture. ccnsistjng nj G S. RED
SrEANS, HURkATX, WARDROBES, &c.
TEaMs-Cash.i in banha!ne money,
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By Alex. Mott, Auoa.

~ AND FANCY GOODS.-Wn 10 sold At aue,
ton, az my store, CONNIE ncing At J O'Clock. THIS
night. a Large assortment of fine Gold and Silver
" atches, fine ~Jewelry. Bracelets, fancy boxes.
ware. Merino Shirts. Drawers, Table Cloths. Cas-
sin,eIes, Bed -Spreads. Cigars, and Fancy Goods.
no 80 ALEX. MOTT. Auat.
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FharftFfd bV ne LtetsI1fUre q Ia.
C~APlTAl-S 1000 u
MONEY received GA Geposit ~ sums of FIVE
DOLLARS and upwards, on WAich interest AT the
rate OF SIX per centuIn por annuIl is pad tor SUNS
remaining SIX months or ion9er; tor shorter pc
riads, interest at the rate oil 5 per centunl
The whole Joint stock hound for the deposits.
Deposits received and certificates issued by the
Cashier, T B. STARkE, at the store OF +. b.
Spence, corner OF Main and Governor streets.
Rlchnpnl, Va.
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Atard.-' take this opportunity ofreturning my
sincere thanks to my old friends and patrons fer
t%inuatiou OF the same To the new concern.
ia 3-dlHl&cw3m 4. 5, SAMTEI.
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New C~oncern.-The subscriber will continue
the wholesale and retail GROCERY BUSINESS.
at the Old stand of Wilson T. Bosher. corner 18th
and Main SITS, and takes this occasion to return
tnanhs Tor the liberal PATRONAGE bestowed on the
iate concern. and hopes, by strict attention to
Business, to merit y continuance Of the sfnie.
VII keep AWAY on hand a vel. selected stock of
specially invite the attention of m, friends and
the public. CHAS NJ.
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IA -EiN'S FAMILY KNITTING
" z .rA a.a Nm L. .n..nnu 1919

tAEH4 K JOHNSON, Agents.
ID 'fVernnf st., R.chm"nd, Va,
'7're t7iS oi n|htaiu.aS an AGENCY for
'--7r a. ruT4te4 Machines IN Virginia,
'Id enaessee. w.i! find it { o their
A ear! APPLICATION. u. L. J.
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CARGO SALE OF NEW ORLEANS ST.
GAR AND MOLASSES.-On WEDNESDAY.
January 18th, at our Warehouse on the Dock. com
mencing at ii O'Clock. We will sell the cargo Der
schr., Eclipse. from Attakapas. consisting Of
a5 hhds. prime to choice ORLEANS GAR.
20 bcis. MOLASSEs.
TsRMs OF SALE.-For sums under SIOO caSh
over Slo0, 1 months credit, for approved neSotla-
BILE paper. CEAS. L. WORKMAN & CO..
ia lids Aucts.
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TRUSTEES SAL.E OF A VACANT %
L ON UNION HIiL-As trustee in a certain
deed OF trust. executed by I. .. Thompson. and
recorded N the CLERKS Office Of Henr'co County
Court. viii sell, upon the premises, on SATUR-
DAY. the 2lst day of January, commencing at 4
O'Clock. 7. M. q certain LOT OF LAND, on Both,
between O and J. streets. having a rent of 30 feet,
and running back 1872 feet 70 an alley 10 feet wide.
TE. ns.-One-third cash the balance at 3 and 6
months. for negotiable notes, with interest added,
and secured by a trust deed.
JAS NJ. TAYLOR, Trustee.
JAS. NJ. TAYLOR X soS, Auct's. jail
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AtE FOR >ALG.-W Ill De sold To the hlsh-
IL est bidder, without reserve. by public auction,
TUESDAY. the 18th day of February. 1860, a trac.
OF LAND ccntsining one hundred and seventy
eight and a half acres, lying on the county road
leading from Gotisburg to Gwynn's Mills. in said
county, within two and y half nile of tbs pubic
landing at Sheppard's Warehouse and Dudley's
Ferry, opposite West Point. ANA about one mile IN
a direct line from York River. About one-hsif of
this land is heavily tmtered. the balance open,
with sooi DWEIIING-HOUSE and out houses
Ihis is u valuable little farm. and We'll worthy the
attention of persons WISHING to engage in the lunl-
Ter business.
TERMS. One third cash, and balance on credit
of 6 and j. ~inonths. with interest from date.
For further. particulars apply to Major ROBERT
BLAND. shackelfnrd's. hlns and Queen. or .ALtx.
DUDLEY, at the office of the Richmond and York
River Railroad, or JAS. F. NEW. West Point.
ia 5-law4w BY Fl OWNER.
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49, 7. = Nj. or htiLn AT
S-a~r.sAND NORFOLK AND REDGE-
TON OF FARE.-The GLEN COVE and CUR
It's PECK will. on and after Monday next. sri Of
October, leave the wharf at Rockets. every morn
in tSundays excepted at 6a O'Clock, precisely:
the Glen Cove ieavins every Monday, Wednesday
and Friday mornings. and the Curtis Peck every
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday morninss. and
both boats return each alternate days, touching 4.
al the reEn lar landings going and returning.
Passa-e for the round trip. to and from Ports-
mouth or Norfolk, SIS. To City Point. ST.
X. o. HASKJNS.
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JOHN J. WILSON.

fO-pAkt<itfN3siP.-The subscribers have
this das formed q co. partnership for tine ptlr-
psSe q carving on {. GENERAL COMMISSION
BUSINESS IN the city of Richmond. and have
taken the offlce on Snnckoc Slip. lately occupied BY
As SAMUEL. They hope. ty personal attention to
business. 70 merit the patronage of their friends
and the puDilc generally. A. $. SAMUEL,
J, J. WILSON,
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l.tgyE5A Having rurcIlased Of NJ G. I. BALpWIv
H4sS his entire stuck of SAUDLtRY. HAIR
p NESS, etc. | take this method nj inform
- ing his patrons and the public generally
that shall continue the business at AIR. BIS old
stand. on Franklin street between 18Th and 10Th,
and VIII keep on hand a good stock of SADHLERT.
kSS. etc. suited - the trade. / viii man
uiacture the celebrated BALDWIN COLLAR.
watch !. warranted not to chafe or gall the horse.
and Viii fiji Al orders ior articles in ny line Of
business. either wholesale or retail, win ptoinpt-
ness and on far terms. Country merchants and
others wishing To purchase. are invited 40 call and
examine Ts stock. | Will ais have REPAIRING
ofeyeg. kind done, IL the best GlaLreraud 1t mod
erate charges. WA. L. MITCHELL.
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On retiring from the GROCERY and COM
MISSION BUSH ESS, | return my grateful
thanks to my friends and the public for the liberal
share of patronage bestowed ON us. and take this
opportunity to recommend my late partner. w u.
ness, rs one worthy Of your confidence and sup
port FRANCE u. HART.
I9nuary ID 1Sn.
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w IT. ~ y - "H % Ky
" TATE.-in execution of a decree of Henrico
County Court. pronounced on the l4th da,. of Au-
gust. 1888 IN the case of Darracott and others rs.
Edward Neidt, the undersigned, Commissioner
thereof appointed. will sell at auction, on FRIDAY.
the 10Th day of January. commencing at 4 O'Clock
Ross street. fronting thereon 1872 feet, ard running
back It's feet, and nearly adjoining the bone factory
of Mr.. Andrew Muller.
TERNs-At sale.
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BENJAMIN CLIFFORD, Ac,Ac.
The above collection of rare works of Art are
genuine. ard well woIth the attention OF an appIe-
clative public:
ladies' are particularly invited to examine the
Gallery.
The Hall will be open and the Paintings on exhi-
bltion on MONDAY and TUESDAY, 10th and Nth
~instants.
Catalogues Will be ready on Monday. 18th inst.
jazz Il. 3 COOK. Auct.
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OChSMiTlitSG. EELI. HANGING
Il SILVER PLATING. &e.-The subscriber has
has laid in a iaTge supply 81 ma.sriaIs, Of the best
quaiity, nsed IN L0skSMITEiNG. BELL HANG
lie attention to has business, He has employed the
best workmen to be had. and is prepared to make
best manner, and to do Silver Plating in a style not
to be surpassed by any establishment in this coun-
try. All his work is warranted, or no sale.
After an experience of many years in this city,
and an acquaintance with the best Lock makers in
this country, ne dstters himself that he can awe
Satisfaction. both as to workmanship and prices,
and therefore so.icits orders from town and coun
try, which will meet with prompt attention.
Persons wishing to have Locks MADE OR REPAIR
ED. Bells HUNG In any sty lie, or SILVER PLArIn~
executed in a superior manner, arc Invited to cal
at his establishment, on 10th street. three doors
south OF Main. where they viii be attended to ~
the shortest notice.
Orders from a distance, sent thfoueh the Post
Office, will he immediately filed; and Bell Hanging
done in any part Of the country at CITY prices.
Address. WM. w. SNEAD.
Silver Platter, LOcksmith and Bell Hanger.
Oc N-d3n 10th street. Richmand Va
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j. MooRE. X Co. AnctIoneeTs. ia 10 ids
NnkaifF an order of Henrico
- County Court. made on the III day of Japaary.
lSjD. BOB. Il runaway slave. the property of Mrs.
he sold on MONDAY. the first DAY OF February
Court, 1850, al the front dnor OF the Court House If
Henrico County. for Jail fees and other incidental
expenses. at Il O'Clock. N.
IL i3- tbs. John A. HUTCHESON, s. Fl. G..
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JOHN q GEORGE GIBSON, BUILDERS,
. RICHMOND. VA, would respectfully inform
thair friends and The public generally. that their
establishment at the corner of Cary and OH sts..
trecentiy destroy ed b., tre,l has been re nuilt IN a
substantial manner, and that they are now pre-
pared IN resume operations IN Their department of
business on an extensive scale. To this end they
have ENLARGED their workshops, and furnished
them with all the improved MACHINERY and
other appliances which can facilitate or expedite
the prosecution of CARPENTRY WORK in its
various branches.
Their new Saw Mills on Mayo's Island are now
completed on srca a scale OF capacity as will enable
them to meet the increasing demands OF the city
for bulidiug tilnie:s. The mills are Of the largest
and most approved kind. butt by George PAGE +
Co, of Baltimore. and having their patent motions
and attachments. The Steam Engine, of one hun
dred horse power. was built 10y John & James Tur-
ner. of this city. They have gu hand several rats
of first rate pine logs, and have made arrangements
to get a continuous supply, and are pre- pared To fiji
all orders promptly at reasonable prices and on
accommodates terms. They have engnaed a reii-
able mechanic 70 work their iath Iiachiue. and will
furnish plasterers' iarhs In any quantity that may
be desired.
They will. as heretofore. furnish PLAN. and rs
TIMArFs for buildings and other improvements,
and VIII contract for the erection and completion
OF the same. in the city or country.
Fof the liberal patronage extended to them in
past years by the citizens OF Richmond and other
portions of the State, they beg leave to express
their grateful thanks, and assure them that they
Will eIGeavor by every means IN their power to
mefi n a continuance Of their favor and confidence.
ja3-d5w
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{ s.sa.s-eepECK viii, sitter MONDAY next,
- - 9th INST; discontinue running be-
Their notice.
The steamer GLEN COVE, Capt. &c CLIFFORD,
VIII continue the regular run between this, Ports
mouth tnd Norfolk. leaving the wharf a. Rockets
regularly. every MONDAY. WEDNESDAY and
fRluAG ORN1NGS,a at 6ta precisely. and re-
turn each alternate day. tSnnday excepted, lsay-
ing Norfolk at the same hour.
de LIS z. q HA&KIN3
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A Card.-The subscriber in retiring from the
sTroeery business, takes TINS method of returning
his sincere thanks 10 bis Old friends for their lin-
efal PATRONAGE during a number of wears. and most
cordially recommends to their confidence ms late
partner and successor. Mr.. CIIAS. NJ. Fl
as Ii gentleman IN every way worthy OF their conf
dence. can he found at SAMUEI * WILSON'S.
on Silockoe Slip, where We viii he ;lad TO receive
conSi.nrEents.
in 3-rIr1 & ay-Im YntJN " GYM
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AUCTION SALES.
By T. NJ. McCOkMICk-AucrIoNEEn.
SALE THIS DAY.


DUBLIC SALE OF VALuBLE REAL ES-
l. TATE.-By virtue OF deed OF trust, from
William T. Powell, dated the sth day of July,
1853, and which is duly Of record, the undersigned
trustee therein named, will proceed o" saturday,
the 22d day Of SEPTEMBER at IL ctoch ~, III 'front.'
of the Mayors oihce, IN the city oi alexandra,
Va, TO sell ut public auction, LOT OF
GROUND, in the said City OF Alexandria, and
State Of Virginia, bounded as follows :-BeSin-
ming on the North side OF Duke street. at point
where the division line strikes said street, between
the lot horei' conveyed an" 'he lo' VI tue ia'e
III rr,t m,r. or less Eas!waralv from the inter,
section OF Cuun.rcc street with the North side Of
Duke street then running from the point, or where
said Limits line strikes the North side ol Duke
street. W est on DHhe s!NiS iec', ana hoih thence
Norihwardly and parallel with %ait Lnnt' in'l the
Eastern line oi the lot as conveyed by Peter fTS!cr
and Alexander Alisch. 10 said Powell, to Com
mcrcc street and thcnc. Eastwardly on Commerce
street sixty feet 10 said division line, thence South:
warly To Duke street aad the place Of beginning.
TERMS OF SALE.---Onc tenth Of the purchase
money 10 be paid III hand on the day "i sale, ana
the residue il three eqrm! instruments, At SIX,
twelve, and eighteen months from the day ul sale.
bearing interest from 2aid cnr, ahd secured ny Tue
bonds "i ti'e purchaser WIKI goo" personal $esnfi
y and The title tu he retained until the purchase
money is fully paid, and the property ilahc I" he
lesod upon failure ot the purchaser to comply
with the terms oi saIo
LAWRENCE 4. TAYLOR,
ang 2O--2awi& Trustee
E:f;- Tr. above sale is postponed until SAIIH-
DAY. :he 29th Of Scprcu.bcr. ml"n- Il will take
place at the hour ani place named above.
sep 2j--dts l.. l.. TA1 LOk, Trustee.
;et7~ The ai,ovo . sale is posi- p"Gcd until SATu K
DAY. the 18th oi Ortrbrr when il will take place
nj the hour aud place named above.
oct dts l.. b. TAYLOR, Trustee.
ny % u ,r.,,npyrrt. ,,,,.r,,y,,rr
l. W. ". w ls.'ls ~ y
SALE THIS pAf.
IIUMMlSSltNEkS SALE or VALUABLE
TRACT OF LAND IN THE COUNTY OF
ALEXANDRIA, VA. ON THE 4. l.. Il II. K. K.
BY virtue vt decree Of til. Circuit Court OF
ApAuutriu county, IN lilc -uit 81 fioDe, Tuifuidn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-10-13
AUCTION SALES.
BY I. NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
SALE THIS DAY.

HD ETIREMENT," FOR SALE.-ln execu'
h tion of Il decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Fairfax County rendered in the June term, 1860, in
the suit of Bernard kcrby and wife against Mary
Colard and Others | will offer for sale, at public
auction, in front of the Mayors Office in the City
of Alexandria on Saturday, the 18Th day Of Octo-
ber nert, l2 o'ciock, IL, the well known FARM
called "RETIREMENT" which was devised by
the late Samuel Collurd to his grandchildren, the
parties to the suit above mentioned. This tract of
land is in the County of Fairfax about three miles
from the city of Alexandria, adjoiuS "Huntley,
the beautiful estate "f Mrs. c. Mason and contains
ICG ACRES. The improvements consist Of ;
.s.+4 good substantial DWELLING HOUSE, and
LII al necessary farm buildings; the dwelling
is situated commanding eminence, in full view
ol the Potomac river and overlooking that bcauti-
ful valley commonly called the "Hayiied VAL
ley" 10 any III want ot dclis shtlu: Sulalner re-
sl'icnce tiTSt rate opportunity Is presented.
TEmMs o. 3ALE.--~IGn per ccnt ot the purchase
money to bc palo! in hand, the balance in three
c,,uai payments al u, ~ and IS months, from the
day Of sale; the deferred payments 10 bear inter
est, 10 he secured By the bonds of the purchaser
with approved security, aud retention OF the ttie,
uutii said payments are nude, the cash payment to
be forfeited, and the land resod upon the failure OF
the purchaser H. comply with the terms "t sale.
LAWRENCE Z. TAYLOR,
Sen cots Commissioner
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CoXauEIcATED.
INGENIOUS CORRESPONDENCE.

A young gentleman wrote the followin
letter under the direction and eye Of bis fe
ther, to his lady-love, having an understand
ing with her, however, that she was to rec
only every other line, beginning with the frs
All parties were satisfied.
The great loyri hitherto expressed for yon
i, false. and find that my nditirrenc: towards you
increases every day; the moro nee OF you tho moro
youappa,r in my eyes an object of contempt
t.-.l mys.lfcv.ry way DISPOSED aud determined to
hat. YOU Believe me. never had ali Intention ~
olI,r you my hand. Our last conversation has
efs - tedious n,pidits W hch has by no means
given m. th- tl.,r idea Of your character;
your temper wuuid make inc extremely unhappy;
s!ld i W. are united, shall experience nothing but
the hatred of my parents and 10 everlasting dis
ploasur. in living with you. | have indeed heart
10 cbestuw but do not wish You TO imagine II n
at your service | could not give II TO any more
inconsistent aud capricous than yourself, ana less
,.,pabe 10 do honor my choice and TO my family;
We. mll..n. beg you will bs persuaded that
sneak sincerely and you will do me the favor
a. .yoii M. shs excuse your taking tho trouble
IL answer this; yonr letters are always full Of
imp.rn.Ice. and you have not the shadow OF
wi: or good sense, -Adieu. aiieu. believe me am
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your most ai..ctionate friend and humble servant.