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The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1860-01-21

ATTENTION JUNIORS.
A Attend Meeting and Drill of the Com
4 pany at your Armory HI S (FRlDAY)
n EVENING, at ~ O'Clock
.9s Punctual attendance is desired.
By order of the
ia ~ CAPTAIN
4 IOOD OAK WOUD-Weli sea soned and
NJ full length, for sale at market rates-ha.
wing teams constantly at hand, we promise des.
patch In filling orders Terms cash.
Il w SANTOS, T. co.
Al W Water street,
ia 2O-4t Rear New Custom House
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
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BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH
Arrival of the Northern Light

New YORK, August The steamer North
ern Light, from Aspinwall, with Calltornia
advices of the 18th ult., and nearly sl,OOO,-
900 in treasure, arrived this morning.
Advices from Guatemala state that the
victorious General Walker LETT Ruatan on
the Dist of June, in schooner, accompanied
by one hundred men, and at sea was joined
by another vessel. 1t was suspected that
he intended to make Il descent upon Omoa
or Truxillo.
The interior of Salvador has been visited
by a severe earthquake. 1t was reported
that St. Vincent had been destroyed
Advices had been received from Nalparai-
SO to July Cd, and from Callao to July l4th.
Letters from the latter place state that the
difficulty between Peru and the United States
is unsettled the Peruvian Government obstl-
nately refusing to make any concession.
Affairs look squally in Bolivia and Gen.
Bclsen had gone there to take command OF
the Bolivian army.
The ten thousand ounces of gold supposed
to have been shipped in the CHILEAN ship
Matias Consino, which was wrecked on the
coast of Brazil, was not put on board. 1t
was supposed the wreck was Intentional
with the design Of getting possession of the
treasure. The guilty party had fled to Eu-
rope.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

DUBLIC SALE OF LOUDOUN LAND,
HOUSES AND LOTS, Gc.-By virtue of .
decree of the Circuit Court of Loudoun, in the
case of Watson VS.. Megeath, made at the October
term 1859, and of another decree made at the Aprh
term 1860, ordering q resale, the undersigned,
the Commissioners therein named, will sell At pup
lie auction, in the village of Philomont on
Friday the 29h day Of June, 1860, the real estate
of the late Joseph p Megeath, consisting of that
VALUABLE FARM called EGYPT, situated in
the county of Loudoun, on the waters of Beaver
Dam, one mile from the Smokers Gap Turnpike,
and adjoining the lands of Henson Simpson,
Thomas Hoge and others, containing about $40
ACRES-this FARM is now in a good state OF
cultivation, is justly celebrated for its productive
ness; s we'll watered, and is in every way first
class farm.
The buildings consist Of comfortable frame
20 DWELLING HOUSE, Barn, Corn House,
EI and all other necessary Out buildings, all
recently built Also, q large and very desirable
Frame Dwelling House, and BRICK STORE
HOUSE, in the Village of Philomont Also, the
undivided half of four HOUSES AND LOTS, IN
philonont, and about four and ons.fourth acres
of Land.
EG Also, comfortable BRICK DWELLING
G .a and Blacksmith Shop, with the Lots attached,
in the Village of Union, in said county.
The TERMS prescribed by the said decree are
| as follows to wit: One-tsnth Of the purchase
| money to be paid in cash on the day of sale, one
other tenth on the confirmation of the sale by tho
Court, and the balance to be paid in four equal
payments, of g. IL, Is and "a months-bonds
bearing interest from day of sale with approved
personal security to be executed by the purchaser
for the deferred payments, and the title to bs
withheld until the purchase moReyis all paid.
Loudoun County, my 22-eots
;gs- The above sale is postponed to Wednesday,
| tie 18th day Of August, 1850.
CHAs. B. TEBBs, com,rs.
B. P. holland,
Lou1oun County, Va, js 2l-eots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
Rescus of Sherman NJ. Booth.

MILWAUKEE, Aug. sherman NJ. Booth,
awaiting his trial in the Glover Rescue case,
was taken to-day from room in the Custom
House, where he was confined, by ten armed
men, and driven off into the country. The
L. S. Marshal and deputies were at dinner at
time The keeper WAS sienced by threats of
violence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
A Young Lady Burnt 10 Death

New YORK, August "A young lady
named Graham was shockingly burnt in
Brooklyn yesterday, by her clothes taking
fire from match, carelessiy left on the
stoop from which she was observing the
Great Eastern. She died last night, after
horrible suffering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
SUPER PHOSPHATE OF LIME.
w WHITFIOCk L co.'s

W. WHlTELOCk CO.'S
CttpER PHOSPHATE OF LINE aIh always
~ be had OF
BAKER Il BRo.. Winchester.
j. e. NErETr Alexandria.
g. +. SurrLE Il Co.. Alexandria.
WHEAT ii BIO, Alexandria.
l.. darcy, ticurgctowu.
IuxA TYSON. FREDERICK.
We claim this article to be superior I" any thing
of the kind made in the United States, and for its
effect refer with confidence 10 the farmers Of Fair
fax. Culpcper, and Clarke, where il has bceu
extensively applied Tor some years past.
Its cost * less than guano while it yields hea-
yicr wheat and leaves the land in much better
dition than that fertilizer
w WUITELntk i co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
Naval Intelligence.

NORFOLK. August 2.-The t. S. steam
sloop-ot.war Brooklyn, Us guns from Pen
sacola, arrived in Hampton koads yesterday.
She is 10 carry the Chiriqui Commission to
their destination.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
Large Arrival OF Gold.

NEW YORK, August THE steamship
Northern Light, from Aspinwall, arrived
here, this morning, with nearly 81 900, 900 i'll
gold, from California, on the 18th July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
Congressional Nomination.

ST.. Louis, August l.--P. B. foulke was
Yesterday rr-nominated for Congress from
The eighth district OF Illinois.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
DIED.

Ia Leayenworth City, Kansas Territory. july
lSt, Mrs. AMANDA BERKELEY BROWN aged
II years wife OF Abram Brown. r> i"rmer'y u
Fairfax county. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

New IoHA, July 3l.--The Stock market i
come ghat unsettled III consequence oi the susrtn-
slon Of u prominent stock dealer. State Stocks
maintained their rates, with The exception OF len
A.ssoes whirh fell one fourth.
Tho receipts from customs to-day were SILL
u32; total amount in tho Subtreasury So,2Jg.O4U
The exports leXrlusrro Ut specie from TINS port
IL, Sic week were .6l2,9s4, since LIST January
80 Gyj PSI. about thirteen millions more chan III
Il IS lud 1859
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

On Tuesday night. nj Norfolk, MIR. ., Jen'
nincs Wise announced that lis father. the
Governor, was III, but would soon lake III"
stump for breckenridge and Lane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
COMMERCIAL.
The LIarkstS.

B.LrI:oRa, Aug. Flour closed quiet and
srmer. Wheat closed firm; red 1909 lSOe; white
T20GD l6Oc. Corn closed firm; yellow 12@I"c.;
80 75m Soc Provisions closed quiet but firm;
ianou sides l2c mess pork $50; prime $3.50;
rnmn :l4.5O@ So. Whskey closed steady at
eOtM2lc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
AUCTION SALES.
BY T. M. McCORMIcK-au cr,o,

BY L. NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
4 SNUG LITTLE FARM FOR SALE.-In
n execution of decree of the Circuit Court Of
Fairfax County, rendered ut the June term, 1860,
in the suit of John X. 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 Alexandra, on
SATURDAY y, the lst day Of september merit, at
liz o'clock, A. d., that besutitul X M, in
the County of Fairfax, occupied at the time of
her death by Mrs. Susanna MILAN. The tract
lies upon the road leading from Alexandria
to Fredericksburg, now called the Telegraph
Road, and the waters Of "Dogue Run" about SIX
miles from Alexandria. and adjoins the lands OF
Maynadier Mason, Dennis Johnston, and DR.. Chase.
esl 1t contains 1870 ACRES and has upon il 8
iaB 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 aud thrifty Wood.
TERMS OF SALE :-One.tenth of the purchase
money to be paid in hand; the balance in 8, II,
aud 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 are made the
cash payment to be forfeited, and the land resold
upon the failure of the purchaser to comply with
the terms Of sale.
FRANCIS f. JOHNSTON
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR, Commrs.
WILLIAM H. DULANY,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
NOTICE 70 NORFOLK AND POTOMAC IRA
VEflEIS

For. Pi,tey Point, Rojmt LooL- Ont, OIL F"i'tt,
NorioN, ami i"rI%mo"M
,r.uD The commodinus and swift
.c- ~. .=: steamer BALTIMORE, having ben
thoroughly uyrrhaulcd and retitrrd with ny"
boilers ana machinery. 80. vii! lie placed on the
above route MONDAY, tn" 9th 81 July and con
tinue during the bathing season, making sent
weekly trips, leaving Washington on Mondays '"I
Thursdays. At 10 O'Clock y. Nj Returning, Will
leave Norfolk Oh Tuesdays and Fridays, At }
o'clock =. NJ. making all the river landings gnr's
and returning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

,,,,,, NaRkETS-Ai the Corn Exchange
.,, - considerable irnucsS evinced for all des-
,,t;,r. NJ Bryad>tutiS and most Of the dealers
,.,,t,. with confidence IN prices, being we'll sus
.;n.J The accounts Of the yield OF the " heat
,r.o, IN. farmers in the section .! country
.... which our city usually draws her supplies,
$500, nat - H,ttt.ring a. anticipated. and we think
here is very little doubr OF the existence Oh cause
=, .,r,e extent Tor the complaint which they make
Jn,,Irh the aurlity ot the Wheat is OF most
.sAcelleut character
We have already executed some orders Tor
s-h., to % 10 the interior Of the southern States,
yh.r. the probability j. that they will want n
considerable quantity. Thi-, together with the
,,u,renr 81 n demand Tor foreign export, Is at
.r...-pt III. chic! cause OF the nrnlucSs and ten
t,,,., 10 a,lyuncr--the realization Of which wall
.,nIy b. prevented by the movement OF the large
Gran MD 10 be hurg csed III the West towards the
Eastern markets, Ia the Grocery trade the high
r,r,.,.. generally demanded have the tendency to
trjci opcratiuus although there seems hut lltl!o
li.uo,iiinu cvincrd on the part .! holders to re
rri.. Provisions continue high. with n very good
I.v.snG. especially for Bacon. With the TRADE u
town II ~ too early 10 the season Tor Wneh pu''
ness. Vet there is no cause Tor compliant.
Money j. still quite readily obtained NJ easy
.utca, and capital on the streets secms ntca'h"'"
ting The Banks are di>counting to the extent ni
th, offerings Of good paper which materially di-
muiShes the quantity of bills III The hands o' Inc
permission brokers' H"it .i",e..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

MEAN ACT or \ iioRSL. We saw nean
thing doue by horse the other day. We
were crossing over 10 the metropolis III one OF
the Jersey City Ferry boats, which, AS usual
was very much crowded. Standing On the
forward end of the boat, among the tnrong-
ing teams, we noticed Jersey dandy II 20"
know what that Is; II young man, rather
pver-drcssed, but neat as pm, with small
bouquet Of roses and Leaf spri@s IN the bat
tonhoe of his somewhat !iashy getaway coat.
While his eyes fixed On the huge huil OF the
Great Eastern, AT her dock, foot Ut i!ammond
street. sorry looking horse, without motto
ing it. nipped of his buttonhole bouquet,
leaving instead a round circle OF horse si"'-
bcr." We pitird him when he discovered
that his flowers were gone, he seemed to "lctl
SO bad" Meanwhile. the "iauiry animal
winked 10 his companion. which was a good
rs a horse laugh nj the practical Joke II '''c"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

H.<K- ~ New YoRA.--It appears from the
rubIiraticl. .. Bank statistics in the Bankers
'razine that the banking capita! OF Ne" iorK
civ has been doubled since 1881. The most
marked increase wa IN the years lS52~3, about
..ybf million, Of d.liars and bst"crn September,
1856 and March, 1871, eleven m'lhon> OF dollars
more. II l549 il wns S2J,pbs,HO1. III iHoo'
%tg- 81 0ua.
Ui the existing bank ii Ne~ York city, The
1r>t bank established ualsr the general law ot
1873 was the Americas Exchange Bunk. with
t.,,3itnl II ; 500, 900. The next wa& the Mechnn-
re- banking Association, in August. 1898. The
,h!ra vs. the Bank Of Lonmcrce. which com
menc.d operations in january, iS%". The naltn'
rss due country bank. have Increased from twelve
slllious in iA43. a. twrnty eight millions III The
year 1850.
There are at present htty-dve banks IN opera
tion in the city Of Now York. of investments IN
zeal estate there over ~lA millions III Inc AZ
.regrte. The average profits OF these banks are
II dom as exceeding II per cent, or SS.OoJooo
nett profits on the capital OF sG9,I'S,O 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
Z. G.. r. f' r. A.
UUNNEWELES UNIVERSAL
COUGH REMEDY,

For all Throat and Lang Complaints, from
Common Coughs to actual Consumption.
HUNNEWELL'S JUSTLY CELEBRATED
IL ToLU ANODYNE, the natural and sure
reuedy for all Nervous Complaints, from Neursl-
ga through all cases where Opium was ever used
to that of Delirium TremenS, and the common
chief cause Of disease, the Loss of Sleep. The
Tolu Anoiyne. though containing not q particle
Of Opium, produces all the requirements of, and
may be used in all cases wherever Opium was
used without producing anything but Cures, and
leaving the patient in perfectly natural state.
The Universal Cough Remedy, treed from all
the common objections of Cough Remedies, which
produce nausea or prostration,) may be considered
the common enemy to all Throat and Lung Com-
pants, and used with perfect impunity. Asking
NIL to court from proprielors or friends tho most
severe investigation of both Remedies, and read
ing of our pamphlets, to be found with NIL dealers,
and more particularly to purchase only of those
who can be depended upon, we wait in confidence
the decisions of Patients and Physicians.
"PrceS within reach of all.
General Agents.. w. HUNNEWELL CO.,
4 Commercial Wharf, Boston; GEORGE
HUNNEWELL, l45 Water street, New York
Under the special supervision of JOHN l.. HUN
NEWEL Chemist and Pharmaceutist, Boston,
Mass, whose signature covers the corks of the
genuine only, and TO whom address all commune
cations. For sale by all respectable dealers every
where PEEL L STEVENS, Agents,
And by NIL dealers in Alexandria.
APP Scot Dec 49, go.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

Round trip tickets to Norfolk and Old Point good
for the season IS Children under ten years. AMI
servants. half fare. Frec-'o!ored persons ST.
Frvishts at usual rates, ami must be prepaid.
The steamer Baltimore. being the fastest boat
Oh the Potomac, will convey passengers 10 r"lnf
Look Out in eight hours, making the trip down
this beautiful river by day light.
For tickets aud further Information apply on
board 10 Capt. Charles +. MITCHELL or II the
Company's Office, corner Pennsylvania "Henue
and Sixth street. under the National Hotel.
a.s- Coaches will call 1t, AMY place III the city
for passengers and baggage.
GEu. +. MATTlNGLi,
General Ticket Agent, Potomac Steamboat Go.
aur S--eu2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
DELE HAVEN STITUTE!!
- iLEJANDRLA, Va.

MISS L. TEBBS, PRrSclrAL.
Miss Z. Is. CAREER, Vice Principal; Prof j. c.
ESGELBREcHr, Vocal and Instrumental
Music; Prot. PoLrI Languages,
and Drawing and Painting.
Wei qualified and experienced A,sistaats are en-
ployed IN each Department.
THIS INSTITUTION will open for its THIRD
SESSION, the 2Oh day Of nert September, aud close
the last of June. A thorough and Systematic
course of study is pursued. In the attainments
of the soiid branches of education the advantages
offered arc surpassed by those Of no School I" the
Union. The rery best Teachers are employed in
this Department.
The Music Glass is under the able and efficient
management Of Prot. ]. e. EHGELBRECHT His
long experience and great success III this lmpor.
tunt and popular accomplishment, and the sys-
tematic arrangement pcrvading all portions of the
Musical Department, afford every advantage 10
the pupils.
Prof PoLrr, who has charge of the Department
OF Ancient and Modern Languages, is Il distin
guished graduate of the University OF Paris, and
is an efficient and accomplished Teacher.
A Bible Glass isconducted in the Institute every
Sabbath. The BGarders required to JOIN 1t,
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 nave the advantage VI pursuing Oelecl
Course.
The Session closes with IN Exhibition, at which
Honorary Rewards are bestowed upon those young
Ladies whose diligence in studies and propriety
of department enttle them 10 testimonials of ap-
probation and esteem.
The charge for Board (including eyerythingl
and Tuition in the entire English Course, is 5000
for the annual session-payable semi-annually, in
advance.
In addition to the Patrons Of the .School, the
temen, the most Of whom are rel informed III
regard TO the merits and standing OF the School
which they recommend:
Ri. Rev. John Johns, d. b.
Rev. Charles B. Dana, Alexandria Va.
Rev. George II. Norton, /"
Rev. James I. Johnston, /"
Rev. D. Francis Sprigg, =
Major II. B. Tyler, Washington City.
Q NJ. CrutchEeld, Speaker Of House of Dele.
gates of Virginia.
John Seldom, sq,of Stafford, Va.
j. Randolph Tucker esq. Richmond, Va.
Nathaniel Tyler, Editor, Richmond Enquirer
Rev. Philip Slaughter, Culpeper CO., Va.
Hon. J. W. Tyler, Warrentou, Va.
Robert Beverly, esq, Fauquier Co.. Va.
b. Franklin Minor, esq, Albemarle Co., Va.
W. Leroy Broun, esq, %
Rev. 0. A. Kinsolving, MiddIeburg, Va.
b Powell holland, -
Gen. Asa Rogers, I" d."
Il. W. Lewis, esq, Westmorcland, Va.
j. NJ. Stevens, esd, Alexandria, Va.
Thos. L. Brown, esq, Charleston, Va.
Ms.. For Circulars, containing full particulars,
address. MISS +. TEBBS, Alexandria, Va
uy l---pu9,n
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Not dangerous TO the Human Family"
"Rats come out of their holes to die
We MIN.


VERMIN.
'Costar's" Rat, Roach, &C., Exterminator.
'Costar's"
"Costar's" Bed-bug Extermiuator.
'Costar's"
"Costar's" Electric Powder, for Insects, &c.
DESTROYS INSTANTLY
Rats-Roa -Mice-Moles-- Mice
Bed BugS--A STANDARDIZATION Fleas--
Insects on Plants, Fowls, Animals, &C., &e--in
snort every form and species Of
VERMIN,
10 wears established in New York city-used by
the City Post Ofice--the City Prisons and Station
Houscs-the City Steamers. Ships, dc.--the City
Hotels, .Astor," st. Nicholas" 6c.-and by
more than 10000 private families
Ets- Druggists and Retailers everywhere sell them
H.,-Wholcsale Agents in oil the large Cities and
- Towns.
Re" !! B .wAnE! of spurious limitations.
res 90 Sample Boxes sent by Mail.
n,s- Addres. orders--or for "Circular to Dealers"
TO HENRY X. COSTAR, PRINCIPAL DEpoT,
jl2 Broadway, Opposite St. Nicholas HOTEL \.
SOLD BY II. COOK CO.,
e 22--eo2m Wholesale and Retail, Alex, Va.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF FAIRFAX
/ COUNTY.-Jun Term, lS60:-Reginald Fair
fax W. Benz Thornton, &c, in Chancery. Inc
Court doth adjudge, order and decree that TINS
case be referred ofthe Commissioners OF this
Court to ascertain Ill leins by Judgment, Deed of
Trust or otherwise, resting upon the lands in the
bill mentioned, and also the fee simple value of
said lands, and report his action in the premises
to the Court, with any matter specially stated
which he may deem pertinent or any party may re-
quire to be so stated; the said Commissioner Will
proceed to execute this Decree upon notice by pub
LEGATION in the "Fairfax County News" and AL
exandra Gazette. "-Extract.
Teste: F. b. RICHARDSON, Clerk.
In obedience to the Decree Of the Circuit court
L of Fairfax County, entered up a. us juno
Term, 1860, OF which the above is an extract no
tice is hereby given, thar have liked tue 4th aay
Of August. 1850. as the time when shall attend
at the Clerks Office of Fairfax County Court, for
the purpose uf taking the accounts OF said Decree
ordered 80,
Given und,r nv hand this 5th day of July, 1860.
THOMAS MOORE, Com'r in Ch'y
Circuit Court OF Fairfax County.
jy 6w4w
NIOTICE.-The subscribers have formed a CO.
~ PARTNERSHIP under the Arm Of j. b. d
H. H. HUNTON, for the purpose of manutactur-
ing WOODEN GOODS, at Buckland, Prince "il-
liam County, Va.
ROBT. H. HuNTON, Alsxsndris, w.
mh 2l--wly
TOBACCO
100 boxes Harris Tobacco, light pressed
100 Bakers =,
rs JOY to the World, /" or"Ex-
oui.i,a" Tobacco. we can recommend the latter -
sup.rior CHEWING TOBACCO, for sale by
g., KNOX BRO.
TUST RECEIVED u lot Of PATENT SHIRTt
y BOSOM EXPANDERS.
JOHN LATOUCHE.
I1LY BRUSHES.---A very superior article OF
+ Pea Fowl pumes, for sale by
30 BRYAN 4 ADAMS.
NHEAL-Frssh Corn Meal for ssle Ut our Mill.
Al-sulz ! HEA NJ y & RS -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
.,,- York Cattle Market. August =.

r.. {, rrrE-The market WAS much depres-
ga and prices declined half Il cent on the aver
w. though the range was much the same as last
r+..t The average price could not have exceed
o.; lie. = IL. The bulk OF The offerings were III
=. ,,r;,r - ordinary; prices ranged from 10 &c.
''! ,''..,, Cnw> are quiet and unchanged.
|'.,,. ,r, in demand. at from ;! to oA6!c. {.
P' Sn@,p and LAMBS are also in good request
t.,.h very plenty. command full prices,
~ x"Jy;p 5s? trSm $50 10 $3.50 p head,
'aI 5t were also plenty but active at full prices
ST ,oa receipts were 1925 beevss III cows, 600
"I If ;54 sheep and lambs, and 1857 swine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

4 PuExourxoy.-Ies terday evening, be
tween and :. o'clock, immense horks OF
Sand Martins, belonging to the genus Hiram
do (swullows) PASSED through the city. on
their way Sul,h. These birds are distln-
rushcL for their dense plumase, length Of
wing. iorkel tails, velocity oi speed, for
rassing more of their time upon the wing
than any other bird and for being tn"
Wholesale murl"rers Of small insects; but
what induced their unprecedented migration,
we are unable 70 Sav--eyidcntly there waa
something in the wind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03

HgrcklxxlpGE MGnrlNG.--A meeting Of
the friends OF Breckenridge and Lane. Is to
he held in the Court House on NedneSdav
evening next. ~ appoint delegates to the
charlottesville Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-03
FIRST INSTALMENT.
FALL GOODS.

Balti tore. aug 2---d2m