Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-16
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VIM. II. Smith, L. II. Field, Jos. Hantzman.
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VIM. II. Smith, L. II. Field, Jos. Hantzman.
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ITO GENTLEMEN IN WANT OF A COUN-
/ TRY RESIDENCE.-I wish to sell the tract
OF land on which reside, two miles from AlcXan-
dra. on the Hunting Creek Bridge road adjon-
ing the beautiful residence of George Mason, esq,
containing about l52 ACRES, 40 of which are
cleared, the remainder in timber OF original growth.
tn The improvements consist Of COTTAGE
a. residence, containing seven rooms, Kitchen,
servants rooms, wood house, coal house, hencrles,
smoke house. granary, barn, carriage house, wa
gon sheds, sablny for 10 head of stock, and over
scers house. all in good state representation.
The site on which the dwelling house stands, Is
unsurpassed for its healthy location, single IN
stance Of illness, arising from Chil!s, FcvcrS, either
Bilious or Intermittent, never having been known
to occur and affords one Of the most beautiful
Panoramic views in the State.
In the distance, on y seven miles oil, the Fede-
raj City, in all the splendor Of its "reminiscences,
its Capitol, Navy Yard, Patent Office, Washington
Monument and other public buildings, appear to
the eve, in the grandeur of full and unobStructed
lovlincss whilst at your feet, it were, lays the
delightful city of Alexandria, full of untiring en-
ergy, enterprise and commerce: whose base is wash
ed by the waters of the noble "Potomac,' as it
rolls onward cnveloped by the hills Of Maryland,
on one side and those Of Mount Vernon on the
other. The whole presenting to the vision II scenic
display Of gorgeous and unrivacd beauty.
The surface of the tract presents Il series OF
small conical hills of from 30 to 30 feet high, sur
rounded by gentle slopes oifrom To 10 acres each
atfording sites for residences. none Of which offer
fewer attractions than the one on which the dwell
ling house stands-theSc | will sell separately il
preferred.
To the man Of business. who after the cares of
the day desires retreat to the happiness Of Il ru-
raj homc--to the family who prefer salubrious
Summer residence to crowded Watering places
to the father who desires the removal Of his chill
drcn from the objections II city presents to the
young-yct within the reach Of its schools,
churches and Socicty-Such an opportunity seldom
offers. Address II. RICE, Alexandria.
Fairfax County. Va. jan l9--cowtf
"COURT OF DEATH" the large and splcn-
~ did engraving. % by II inches, of this
word-rcnowned painting, by REMBRANDT PEALE,
Is now ready for Delivery. Instead Of issuing
5000 copies al 80 the subscriber issues 100000 at
81. Mr.. PEALE says:
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10TH 1879.
have seen the Chrome .Lithographc Engrav-
ing OF my painting Of the Court OF Death, recently
etor,j by Sarony. Major a KNAPP, Of New York,
and can certify that ii is accurate and admlra-
bic copy of the original painting.
REMBRANDT PEALE.
The original painting is worth s22,oo0.
Mail subscribers will send lie extra to pay post
age. Five copies for 81, postage free. The sub
Scribcr refers to the venerable Rembrandt Pcalc,
Philadc phia Hon. Willard Fillmore Buffalo, iIar-
per Il Bros, New York; Rev. Dr. Prime. editor
New York Observer; Rev. DR.. Palmer, New Or
leans; and james II. Taylor, esq., Charleston, = C..
Money can be sent safely by mail, not one let
ter in Il thousand fails, 50 faras return complaints
show Liberal terms to Agents and Church So
cctics. Two letter stamps extra will secure a let
ter Of agency, stating special terms. Address
Il. Z. COTTON,
81 Park Row New York.