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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-24

w. Ia. Wood
i nELIA0LE LaEE AND RIRE i've
SUN ANGE COMPANIES:
musUal Dsnsfis Lite Ius. %.
Net accumulation Jan. 1, go, %, 40O, 682.0o.
This Company has larger accumulstivn son-
pared With iu disabilities than any other Life H.
surance Co. in the United States. xt
- persons In this city have their lives insured
In this Company.
LAMAR FIRE ms. co. or NEW YORK.
Cash CaPitai e3OO 900.
HUMBOLDT FIRE ms. co. or new YORK.
Cash Capital $500, 900.
ATLANTIC FIRE INs. 90. o. BROoKLYE,N.
Cash Capital $50, 200.
QUAKER oITY ms. 90. or PAILA pELPHIA. 3
Capital and Surplus, Jan. 1, 184o,
es34.s Ss ~. s
Pre- insurance. Contract Policies Issued
OFFiC1-0n Third-st., Keokuk, lows.
s W. l. WOOD, Agent. 4
April. 10, lsse-d
Life, Fire and Marine Insurance
Agency.
DOLICIES Of Inssraaos Issued 1t the lowsst
rates In the following reliable hrst class com-
panies:
THR MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
or MDW YORK k
This 10 ths safest and most reliable Life insurance.
Compeny In the world, with m accumulatsd
Fund Of over 81 ZOO 900.
ATLANTIC FIRM AND MARINE ms. CO..
OF PROVIDENCE, RI.
Capital el1O, 900 90.
SPRINGFIELD FIRE AND MARINE ms. co.
sPRIN0YIBLD, nAAs.
Capital $780, 900.
PEORIA MARINE FIRE INSURANCE CO.
TEORIA, I'LL.
Capital $500. 900 90.
Those desiring Insurance will do we'll to call
tho Agency Once Of G. X. DIMOND,
Apr.lsd1m Main-st., over 0gdsn's Book Store,
CHINA M ON BARK.
m MATS Ccylon, Z TO fhs each, In store and
lUU for sale low by
Al. WILKINSON, y
SIGN Of the Golden Eagle and Mortar,
nh3o-d o. Main street.
RAOON Tides AND sMOULElss To-
ID als BY KELLOGG i DLn01. ~
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Correspondents Of the N. Y. Tribun,
give accounts Of the manner in which Their
respective friends received Potter and Pryo
upen their retarn to the House.
Those receptions furnish conclusive proc
to which Of them the general judgment Of
friend and foe assigns the triumph in the re
cent controversy.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1860-04-24

In which We shall offer great Inducements. AZ ons
OF our hrm resides In New York, We shall continue
70 receive weekly supplies throughout the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22
THE NEWS 5
TEL EG RAPHIC II
The Pri, &C OF waies,

DETROIT, Thursday, Sept ~, tseo-The Prince
Of Wales reached Windsor at O'Clock this eve
ming, by a special train from Hamilton. Ater
the presentation Of addresses by the Mayor and IN
citizens, the royal party were escorted on bosrd
the Detroit and Milwaukee Ferry stesmeu wind
sor, which had been gorgeously decorated on the
occasion. On board the stsamet were the Cover
nor Of Michigan, the Mayor and Councilmen, and
ahoct 80 prominent citizens Of Detroit who were
presented TO his Bighness. When the steamer
naa reach bed the American waters Mayor Bull, In
Dehai OF the City Of Detroit, welcomed Baron
henirew TO the United Stairs
Arranged In the river, and covering q space Of
nes'iy mile IN length, was large feet OF river
sno Lake vessels, their rigging being hung with
oeauuful variegated lamps, and decofated with
banners and emblems inscribed with words Of
greeting. As the steamer b<aring the Royal party
made it' crcuitous passage through the Acct. each
vessel sent forth perfect shower Of rockets and
IRE works. The warehouses fronting thu river
were spleudidly illuminated; fireworks, were let
of from the piers. and the whole river VIVA upe
complete blaze Of light, making one OF the grand
est displays ever witnessed.
DETROIT, Sept 2I.-The Prince Of Wales with
his Royal companions, started for Chicago tbs
morning. Previously 90 starting the Prince ma De
Inc rctual effort 10 drive through tho city but
his movements were 90 hiDdered by crowds OF
people blocking mp the street,, that the accom-
plishment Of his object was rendered impossible
He was compelled to return to his hotel. where
the crowd was so dense that II was some time be-
fore could slight. ..r -.
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GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence of The Star.
.t GEoEs RrowN Septemh.- On ,oc.

Il OkofskrowN, September %, 1e6p
The procession Of Ben aud Eye,e,t me-, g,
four-horse omnibuses, from your CITY v-h,eh
passed through our streets THIS morninr on m,
way TO Rockville, attracted much attention til.
.''big belp, was, as usual on such occa,ions ,
noticeable feature. We suppose the Star VIII
have full account OF the sayings and doings a,
we noticed ..our reporter In the van Of the pro-
cesston comfortably seated with friend behind
a 2:40 team, and locking al usual wide swake
and ready to stake notes. Of all matters interest.
ing to your readers.
Some three or four lockers were broken open IN
the market-hOuse again last night, and robbed Of
their contents. AS we have had 20 report several
occurrences Of the kind heretofore, we hope the
police win keep look out, and try 20 prevent a
recurrence Of the petty but annoying robberies
There is much complaint among the sufferers
BY request We announce that Prof. samson.
President Of Columbia College, will preach in the
Bridge-street Presbyterian Church tomorrow af-
ternoon, at ~ o'clock
Our terptisins fellow-citizen, Mr. T. A New
man, has purchased the desirable ptoperty on
Bridge street, on which his store and the ad oin-
Ing store on the west are located, for 5000. He
has Al front ffeet, and 10 Is his intention 10 tear
down the old buildings and erect three new brick
stores at an early day. f...
About 600 beef cattle Were offered al Droyers,
Rest yesterday, Of which 400 were sold at from
90 % to 80 25 per ITO lbs gross. 200 lay over and
400 drove on to Baltimore. Sheep scarce.
Notice Crandells advertisement In Georgetown
column.
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From the PIains.

FoRT SMITH, Ark. September 20 Six hundred
troops and seventy wagons, from the Plains, Cap
tain Sturgis commanding, arrived here yesterday.
OMAHA. Nebraska Territory, Septem Der 20.-By
messenger Just In from the Plains, we learn that
the telegraph poles set within ninety miles Of
Fort kearney. aud although they have 20 be hauled
distance Of fifty miles the western portion Of
the line. the company are puttipg them up 81 the
rate Of five and ak miles per day.
The poles viii be up 70 Fort Kearpey by the
middle OF october. and the wires stretched about
the FIRST OF November. The company have pushed
the construction Of the line thus for rapidly. In
order 70 have IL read TO trans nit the Novembs
elections by Pony Express via Fort Kearney,
which vii insure gain Of nearly two days upon
the present time
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THE WEAKLY STAR.

IL That valuable and popular family journal,
the WEEKLY STAR, full as usual Of Metropolitan
news and gossip, and choice literary reading, 10
now on our counter ready for delivery 10 the pub
lie. Embraced in It's entertaining contents are the
following articles:
Both sides-a poem; First Love, or Constancy In
the Nineteenth Century, very interesting
story; Ambition Tor show; Sensible Talk; A
Soldiers Estimate OF GLORY;
''f We Knew poem: A Second Attack on
the "Abode Of Loye''-tbe Husband Again
After His Wife; The Great Croton Water
Pipe The Msssacres i'm Syria; What Coal
is; Occupation Of Emigrana;
The Paris Cathedral Of Notre Dame robbed of
slG0,Oo0; The Peculations Of Pennsylvsuia
Central Railroad Employees A Shrewd dry-
goods drummer-Sharp Practice; The Preci-
BUSINESS OF Littleness;
Interesting Details Concerning the Evacuation Of
Truxillo; The Prince Of Wales at Nisgara;
The Iouaves Disbanded: Reconciliation AT
Toronto; Bursting Of loves Great Air-ship;
The Texas Excitement The Lady Elgin DIS
aster; .s-f
Life on the Border-A Cold-blooded Murder in
Kansas; Attain in Syria Horrible Frairi-
cide-One Brother Kills Another with an
Axe A Poisoning Case In Illinois; Spiritual
Convention In Michigan; Disgrsceful Affair."
Woman Tarred and Feathered; The Fate
Of Mr.. Lumsden and Family Movements and
End OF Gea- Walker;
The Ancient Sarcophagus at the Smithsonian;
The Potomac Water works-the high Ser
Late Tournament al Analostan Island; Re
ports Of Political Meetings; The Miss Anne
Dermot VIII Case; A Swindle upon the
10. OF;
Report of the City health Commissioner; In
teresting letters from &C. 8. N" 'sOn the
Wing" and " Under the KnaPssck, J" in Viz
ginia;
His Threat 20 Play the General Hangman Re-
newed; Whom the Gods would DESTROY They
First make Mad; Completing the Diligently;
The Crest Eastern; Phosphate Guano; Muir
der VIII Out;
Department News; Editorials; Washington News
and Gossip; Local Intelligence, &c, &c;
Late news, foreign and domestic, by mall and
telegraph;
Interesting Personal Items;
And a great variety Of choice literary arficles
both prose and poetry, too numerous 20 men
ton.
This is just the paper above all others for per-
sons sojourning In the National Metropolis 20
send TO their friends at distance. Price only
three cents per copy, or 81 IS per annum; postage
prepaid by stamps when 30 arranged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

BALTIMORE. Sept. 22.-Flour dull and heavy
Howard street. aud Ohio e5 as o.; Wheat duff
white 67a69c Corn duh; yellow 65a7pc. Provis
ions dull; mess pork sI9 IS; lard 13Ko Cones
nrm al IA Sa15Sc. WHISKY dull al q c22Ao.
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Disastrous cesflagratlsn a, Fern Smith.

FoRT SMITH, Ark, Sept. 20.-This morning q
FIRE broke out in this place which resulted In the
destruction Of the City Hotel and the garrison
block Of buildings The value Of the buildings
which Were destroyed was about 500 O00 and Of
merchandise, furniture, &C. about 9 100 600 more
The post office, with 1000 letters, Is among the
IN
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LOCALalN NEWS,

1.-THE STAR publishes the List OF Letter,
remaining In the Washington City Pos. Oaice
Under the provisions OF the law directing them
to be printed In the newspaper having the larp,,,
circulatioa 'siJAln the deliveryof the Office m.
tota daily circulation is more than double that
OF any other Daily printed In the District Of Co.
iumbia.
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BOARDING..

ROARD.-Board may be obtalrod for a family,
- on modef ate terms, at Mrs. BAKNAR DPS, one
mi Q from the Omnibus Stand at Georgetown. Also,
for rent, a Cottage with board.) sc % 81
40 NINTH STREET.-Persons returning to
fCC the city from their summer resorts will find
vacant sever al desirable rooms, having the conve-
nicnces of gas, water. and bathing closets at 453
Ninth ST., one door south Of suitable either for
families or single gentlemen. Table boa ders ac-
commOdated on moderate forms. Sc s 3w@
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New Yerk Nlarket.

NKw York. Sept % -Fiour heavy, but easier;
State IS 05sS is Ohio IS 55a5 IS southern S5 IS
as 80. Wheat heavy, and ls2c lower; Western
red 81 26a1 ~. Corn less firm; mixed CD k,o6 &c
Pork STEADY. Lard firm WHISKY dull at 2aa2S.
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Mis.ouri Breckinrids. C.pye,,,.,.

ST. LOWS, Sept ga special dispatch TO the
Republican saws the Breckfnridee State Conven-
ton met al jefferson City to-day.
Fiftv-eight counties were represented Col
John w. Hancock. Of Green county, presided
Nothing Of importance was done Today The
Convention adjourned TIL O'Clock this evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

LOUISVILLE, Sept. 20.-The Louisville and
Memphis Railroad opened YESTERDAY 20
Clarksville The road will be opened 10 Mem
phis by the LIST Of February next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

BELL AND EvEREyT BARBECUE AT ROCKVILLE.
This morning the members of the Bell and Everett
Club In this city, assembled at their headquarters
on Ninth street, corner of ID, and started for the
barbecue at Rockville. The procession moved in
the following order The Marshal I'm buggy,
drawn by fue horse, gaily ornamented with
sleigh bells; next came a four wheeled vehicle,
handsomely decorated with the red, white and
blue, In which was "the Big Bell" so arranged
as to ring az the vehicle moved; next came a
large omnibus drawn by six horses, upon the top
of which was carried the flag with the names Of
the party candidates inscribed upon It, This
coach contained a fine band Of musicians, who
were performing enlivening airs as the procession
moved along. The delegation Of the Club fol-
lowed In a large omnibus drawn by six horse
team, and five smaller coaches of the Union Line,
drawn by four horses each. Quite a number of
gentlemen started at an earlier hour by private
conveyance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

Two LARGE BILLS Of fresh and pure drugs re-
ceived within a month at w. J. Craigens drug
store, corner Of Seventh and streets. Strict per-
sonal attention given to physicians prescriptions,
day or night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

Providence, Sept. 20-The Republican state
Convention to-day nominated TboTnas O Turner
and Lottimer w Rallou electors st large, and
David Bufum and Elisha Harris district electors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

LADIES will find pure extracts, colognes, po-
mades, ana soaps at the drug store corner Of Sew
enth and streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

A ihAnE OppORTUNiTYEAm mag nifoent
eontaining ,s4 scres, half mile from Faiffax sta
tion. Orange and Asxandris Railroad II IL nndsI
hni,dinSs ADD TIMBER lt can b bought low. Call
On w. BRAY = CO., ct their JsvelIy store,
~ osveAsn suses' 40 .a-ssIst Il "a ssSAn
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U. 3. Grand Ledge %. q. IF.

NASHVILLE, Sept. 20.-The u. 8. Grand Lodge
!. o. o. r. paid a complimentary visit 10 Mr..
President Polk yesterday, and the members Wis
ted the Hermitage to-day In body.
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N o T I c E. -

EM o I C ETA
Iwish all gentlemen
the plan which | - -
adopted, SIX years ago, of selling
HATS and BOOTS at graetly re
duced prices for cash is in successful
operation. 1st received full supply Of the latest
New York styles of DRESS HATS. The very
finest Hat $685.; q frst-rate Hat IS; and very
good fashio able Hat 81 50. All ofthe latest STYLES
am constantly supplied with q very large stock OF
those hne DIR ESS BOOTS at S37Swhichl have
been selling for many years-as well as the very
best quail ty of Pat mt Lea Their CATERS at IS S.
Fine French Calfskin Caters from 81 TO 50 s.
Terms cash no extra charge in order to Offset
bad debts ANTHONY, A gent for the Manufac-
turers, Seventh street, second hat store from the
corner, opposite Avenue House, No. $40.
Ia SIN
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Baltimore MARKETS..

TORONTO, C. w Sept 2O.-Lady Franklin ar
rived in this city to-day, and 10 stopping at the
Rossue Hodse.
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Sloop.of.Uuy pl
Movement. ofI.a, p,..

slseP-ef-war Preble NJ Bsstsa.
Bosros, Sept. 2o-Tbe U. 8. sloop-of-war
Preble arrived here this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

SEE ADvERrIsEMENT, in another column, Offer
Ing reward for the recovery Of stolen pigeons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

MIR. EDITOR Il beg leave to correct an error
that appeared in last evenings issue, headed at
cast an immense propeller at that place. Now,
sir, II Is not 50; they are preparing mould for
one to be cast in Ii also states that 1t under
the direction of that skillful master in iron,
Hofnagle." This too is mistake; the propeller
is to be made Of brass and is under the supervis-
ion Of Andrew Leonard, who alone can master IT,.
In reading the article was struck with the im-
be eighteen feet six inches in diameter. i would
like to know the diameter of its hub for 1t is con-
siderabiy larger than the Niagara's propeller,
whose diameter Is only eighteen feet. The article
states that the propeller was to be put upon board
the noble Pensacola. Now, sir, | thought 1t was
to 60 over board, and think so yet.
Washington, September % 1850.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-22

HoLLowAY's PILLS.
DtzztHess-HeadGche.-W would with patience
suffer. The pangs of excrucIating headache-the
gnawlng stlngs of indigestion, the sIckening nau-
sea Of blle-ihe tremor of shattered nerves, the
broken and troubled slesp-with the gradual con-
sttutlonal decay from excess-when these evils
may be avoided or permanently cured by the agency
OF these invaluable medicines. Sold By all Drug
gists, at 80, &C., and 81 per box. Sc 2l-lw
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W1srAR,s BALsaM OF Wnn cHrnRx.

The following letter from Rev. HxNRY Woop, of
Concord, N. H., Editor of the Cong Jour
nal. speaks volumes in favor of WIstar's Balsam:-
CoNCORD, ~. H., March 2.
MEssRs. SETH w. FowLK Il Co.--(Teatissnsn !:
Two years ago, a sudden and violent attack upon
my Lungs confined me to my bed for several weeks
and when recovered, was much oppres sed by
dIihculty In breathing, that was often unable TO
sleep or rest upon a bed by night. The suffering
was extreme, and Judging from the neiicacy of the
remedies used, supposed the disease incurable
Being persuaded TO try bottle Of WtStar's Bnlsam
Of WtLd Cherry. without confidence in its efficacy
found the difficulty almost entirely removed re
fore one bottle was used up. sympathy with my
fellow sufferers induces me to make this public
statement and recommend the article to others
similarly afflicted.
With respect, yours truly, HENRY wooD.
None genuine unless signed 1. BUTIs on the
wrapper.
Prepared by 8. w. Fowle & Co., Boston, and for
sale by u. ID. Gilman, :. c. Ford, il, - Ii. Waite,
II. Stott John Schwarze, Nairn 6 Palmer. Wash
ington; and by dealers everywhere. sc lS-lwt
READER, have yon seen Prof Woods advertise
ment IN our paper. Read it, it will interest You.
AL 2-eo1y ...-.. r
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We ARE REQuKsrKD to call the attention of the
proper authorities to the innumerable "holes In
the street. which now abound, endangering the
lives and limbs u man and besst.
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I BkAR IN MIND the grand prize picnic Of the
Howard Association, for the benefit Of the poor,
70 come on at Arlington Spring on Monday next
everybody that goes gets q prize For particular 70
see advertisements In another column. a.
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SEE ANNouNcKMzNr of the Hickory Club Ball,
In another column
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DIED,
WANTS.

WANTED-A frst-rate TIN and SHEET
w IRON WORKER, by G. SNYDER, next
door to the Star Office. Sc 20 ly
A YOUNG LADY DESIR ES A SITUATION
"A as teacher of the English Branches and Music
Address Miss A., Alexandria, Va. sc 20-4tt
WANTED-Bya young American cir, lust from
w the country, a SITUATION to do h usework
or as chambeTIna d and nurse. A home is her prln-
cipal object. Please address Box 10, star Office.
WANTED-A CLERK, who is acquainted with
w the city trade, for a Jewelry store. Best of
references required. Address t. H., No. 8, star
Office. sel4
WANTED-By steady and industrious man, q
w SITUATION as collector. Best of recon :
mendatons given. Address NJ. c., Star Office.
jy l2-tf
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STEVENS, the indomitable has opened one OF
the most elegant stocks of fancy goods millinery,
&c, ever exhibited In this city, and no lady in
town should omit visiting his store, IL only TO
admire the elegance and taste with which il has
been fitted up. The number is 336 Pennsylyania
avenue, between Ninth and Tenth streets.
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AN AFFAIR OF HONOR AMIcABLY ADJUSTED
Yesterday afternoon a dispatch was received in
this CITY, notifying the Chief of Police that parties
were to meet at 8 O'Clock last night at the Column
bian House, corner Of Eighth and r streets, to
make arrangements for a hostile meeting. The
principals were J. Marshall Winchester and
George Gordon, Of Wilmington, Del. Dispatches
were also received by other persons, who mott led
oHcefs OF the facts Officer Yeatman went i'm
mediateiv to await the arrival of the parties and
warrants were also issued to police-oficer King
and Mr.. Kimball, county officer. A little be-
fore O'Clock Y satman and Kimball went into the
Columbian House and arrested two gentlemen
whom they supposed to be Mr.. Gordon and his
friend, and while there Mr. Bronaugh. Of this
city, appeared. The gentlemen assured the off,
GERS that neither Of them was Mr. Gordon Officer
King returned to the Office Of Justice Dom, and
while there the Chief Of Police entered and sug-
gested the propriety Of arresting these gentlemen,
who were known to be the friends Of the princi-
pal parties. The &c ntlemen were Messrs Cornell
and Welch on the part of Mr.. Gordon, and } w .
Bronaugh on the part of Mr.. Winchester. At the
office Of Justice Dom the gentlemen exhibited
paper signed by themselves purporting TO be an
amicable adjustment Of the affair Upon the as
surance Of the gentlemen that no meeting for the
purpose Of fighting duel would take place. and
that no other arrangements in the city or out Of
the city, are intended they Were dismissed. The
affair grew out Of political differences and was
much regretted by their mutual friends Mr.
Gordon, we understand, Is the uncle Of Mr. Win
chester's wife. ..-
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ALEXANDRIA MArIKRs.-The fine four story
brick building now under course of erection for
the Messrs. Bradley cabinet makers, on the corner
approaching completion, and is certainly an orna-
nlent to that portion Of the city The building is
100 feet deep, with a front Of 81 feet on King
street, the whole being surmounted by heavy
cornice The ground floor is divided into three
apartments, two Of which are to be fitted up as
stores, and the third will be used as wareroom
by the owners. The second, third, and fourth
stories are also to be appropriated to the business
of the Messrs. Bradley. The brick work on the
building was executed under the superintendent
of Mr.. p. G. Henderson. The CARPENTERS are
Messrs. Delahay and Kemp; plasterer, Mr. Geo
w. Maxwell; plumbers and gas-fitters, Cogan a.
Bro ; painter, Richard Rudd. The whole build
Ing will be ready for occupancy by the list of
November.
The citizens of Alexandria will be glad to learn
that the original w Gods MI Dstrels from ewYork
will give two entertainments at Liberty Hall, on
Monday and Tuesday evenings next. This troupe,
which for the past two weeks has been drawing
crowded houses in this city we can confidently
recommend TO neighbo as being the very
best which has ever exhibited In this section
We are credibly Informed that the trains on the
Alexandria and Washington railroad will COM
mence their regular trips again on or about the LIST
of October
The funeral of the late venerable John Shak es
esq took place to-day from his late residence In
Alexandria.
The passenger train on the Orange and Alexan-
dria railroad, due at Alexandria at two O'Clock D.
m, did not arrive yesterday until nearly O'Clock
in consequence of the cars running off the track
few miles below Charlottesville.
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A PICTURE CORD AND TASSELS.
"a Handsome assortment PICTURE CORD and
TAsSE,S s, Crimson, Sc.rlet. Green and Blue
Colors, from Photograph 10 portrait size Picture
Cord all SIZES and co ors Also, Picture Rings and
Nails. Just received at
i j. MARKRITERiS, No. 4s6 Seventh ST..
doors above Odd Fellows Hall
Don't forget the number. Sc Is .eo2vs
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CENTER MARkEr.-The market place was thor
yuSn,y occuPiea .n,S U,hng ana we rIs .ss,.
were in attendance. The supply was ample; the
prices not exorbitant; but the demand was not
unusually active. The business hours did not
restrain purchasers who were going and coming
till the afternoon. <s rra r.