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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-11

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--OFrEN FOR SAIL E
DEKtNIAN HrAN0. Of direct importation
| L. this port, per Ship Conquest
BAKERS ISLAND. or AMERICAN cos.
GUANO. cargo Of ship Mary Bradford.
kETTLEW Ellis NANirCLATED GuANo,
composed 81 pure Peruvian and NevaS>a GnanoS,
Thoroughly iu.c%rutcd by machinery.
WHITE MEXICAN A. a., very superior.
BArGH i SONS SUPER PHOSPHATE OF
LIME, FROM Jaw bones.
PANEIER'S SUPER PHOSPHATE.
GROUND RAW BONES. iy %
,s1INDuW CCRTAINS.---A splendid stock of
" new. PAINTED AND GOLD WINDOW
SHADES containing every variety of choice
styles. Also a large stock Of Buff. Blac Green,
aad DrIh Wiadow Standings, for sale nj
J. +. CLARkE'S
ir@l Window Furnishing Store, lj> king-st.
ENCEL$IoR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE
II tAN>.-l have on hani some 81 those cole.
hratcd Excelsior Cans, tor iruit and vegetables
They have been wet! tried for the last three sea-
sous and pronounced the best and cheapes, in use.
aug Ii. |. GREGORY. rs L 40 King-St.
.se4s FOR SALE OR RENT.--'rwo desirable
III three story BRICK DWELLING HOUSES,
located in pleasant part ol the city. The terms
will be very accommodating App!yto
!" l"--r W. \. McNEIdH.
rXCHAAGE OK NEW YORK. for sale in
/, sums to salt purchasers. hy
WA. H. FOWLE 1 SON.
!" - M, /. South Wharves.
4 MOTHER large supply Of the Magic Rutfes
l \ jus, received at
aug c. c. BERRY'S. - King st.
DLASTEk.-&oo tons soft blue Windsor plas
& ter per hchr. Anon. for sale by
~ y J. N. HARPER i co.
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DRY GOODS, &C.
GOODS :

VIZ NEW GOODS.
w L have just received large stock of Bleach
cd and Brown COTTONS, of the best makes.
Also, SIIEETINGS, TABLE LINENS, NAP
KINS. TOWELINGS. IRISH LINENS, 1900
wards LAWNS, from cents 70 ~ HOSIERY,
GLOVES, GUANTLETTS, White, Red, Blue and
GREY FLANNELS, in variety. We have few
rich ORGANDY ROBES on hand, which we have
marked less than cost.
TAYLOR Il HUTCHINSON
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GROCERIES, &c.

WE HAVE this day formed a COPAKIN En-
w SHIP under the style OF
HUMPHREYS & TALIAFERRO,
and, have purchased the stock Of Messrs. MAR
SHALL & CO., and leased their
W1REHOUSE, No. IL King street,
where we will conduct the
GROCERY, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION
BUSINESS.
We shall keep always full supply of
FAMILY GROCERIES, WINES, LIQUORS,
AND GOODS FOR FARMERS USE.
PLASTER, GUANO, AND OTHER FERTIL1-
ZERS will be furnished ut lowest market rates.
Our personal attention will be given to the sale of
FLOUR, GRAIN and COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Bags will be furnished parties desiring to conslgn
grain 10 us at the regular chargctor their USE Our
best cndeayors will be given to promote the inter
est of our patrons, anil experience justlhes US
in promising that business entrusted to US will be
attended to in IL satisfactory manner.
A. J. HUMPHREYS.
10 II r TALIAFERRD.
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x lIIIDS. New Orleans and Porto Rico Sugars
FL llj bbls. Cut Loaf, Crushed, Granulatcd,
Powdered, and 3 and Coffee Sugars
So hhds. Muscoyado, Cardonas, aud Porto
Rico MolasSes
80 bbls. Golden Honey Syrup
80 bags Rio, Cape, Porto Rico, and java
Coffee
10 chests Gunpowdcr, Imperial, Young lly-
son, and Oolong Teas, from medium to
prime grades
ID tierces fresh beat Rice
$50 boxes Adamantne and Solar Sperm
Candles
$50 boxes Talow Candles
175 Rosin and Toilet Soaps
Is dozen Painted Pals
$50 coils Jute, Leading Line, and Bed Cord
Rope
IS casks and bblS. Bi-Carb Soda
- boxes prime Pearl Starch, just received,
and in store, for sale by
J. H. McEEIGH Il SON,
an 20 Prince-street Wharf.
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100, 100, 100, 100, 100.
SIMON WATERMAN. No 100 King street,

ALEAANUKIA, a,
d EGS leave to announce to his numerous friends
ID and customers that he is now prepared 10
exhibit stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING,
and Gentlemen's Furnishing GOODS, which in
regard to quantity, quality, and styles, canuo, he
equalled by any similar establishment in this city,
and not exceled by any Clothing house in the
two leading avenues Of fashion on this side CT tie
Atlantic-Broadway, New York and Chestnut
street, Philadelphia
Although the present stock is very extensive
one, indeed, additional supplies will still be reccr
ed, from time to time, during the business season,
in order to keep up full assortment Of styles and
sizes.
p. S.-Mr WATERMAN will enicayor to con-
vince any one favorng him with Il call, that his
reputation for selling at the most moderate prices
is grounded on facts. ape
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DID YOU EVER SEE THE LIKE.
sCHOOLHEPR & BRO,

RE selling whole suits of CLOTHING a.
n Sl75 COAT IS, PANTS 80 cents, VESTS
oo cents, anu from lhat price up 10 Tie Ahess IN
ported to tins country. lhey are oe'eihihea 10
sell, ana uhderSeh no ha''er row. "ho' VI "aa'.
Inc iac' ol II ~ 'hey are '!"'ss 'niough 'ls
Nortnern hafke'S' anu .! oeins ai"ass III me
market, nave the pest opportunity " PICK up us
best OF bargains, 10 SUIT inc sbuthefn market-
Recollect ut the same uine mat their styles Of
getting up their CLOl HlN6 are always superior
to any others, by beng personally attended III
the manufacturing department. by one OF the
firm long experienced IN that bus!nesS--and no
pains or time spared TO please The generous Gus
tom heretofore bestowed upon thsln Those who
have not patronized this Old established firm,
will certainly lind it to their interest to give them
call, no more satisfactory dealing can he
found in the country. Come and satisfy your
self at the old place, at
SClIOOLHEKk BROS,
los King street, doors below the Marshall House,
Alexandria, Va. nh q
roun raroucur
urpc1I,ST T,IInp :, ~ sr,rrr
tnN 1...i. - .nu,, ;.
| cnprnrr TGomS 49,, .,s,.,n 1T,
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NOTlCE.-lf you want good cheap, and fash
IN ionable CLOTHING, go to LATOUCHE,
Merchant Iailor, 50, king-strect. Constantly
ceiving the latest styles Of furnishing GOODS.
n. B. A choice article Of SILK SHAKER and
CANTON UNDERSHIRTS and DRAWERS.
Ms- SHIRTS made to ORDER sep 1-ly
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FRENCH PLATE GLASS, LOOKING GLASS
PLATE

OUR arrangements are such rs I" enable us 10
" order large plates for Store Windows Of any
size: French LOOKING GLASS PLATES can be
ordered to suit piers of any dimensions in parorS.
They can he framed here as handsomely rs in any
Of the Northern cities, by which means the dan
ger Of Transporting large Mirrors Is absolutely
,y,ided Is mo 2Oi R. H. MILLER. son & co.
V,IRF STEEL.-JuSt received, supply Of the
| various sizes Of this article now n store and
for sale at the lowest rates.
Every person having "a carriage cart, wagon or
ir,v shopla try box of Patent Oil Grease.
Price Isl cts.
Now on hand a very full stock Of all kinds OF
IRON and STEEL, which pledge myself 10 sell
as low a. can be had in any market.
GEORGE I. BALDWIN,
iy4 King street, between Fairfax and Water.
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TINE CASH SYSTEM ADOPTEp--The sub
l. scriber having tried the credit system, and
found that it would not pay has concluded to adopt
the CASH principle In future, and from this
date, he will continue to do business upon this
principle In bidding adieu to the old system, he
would return his thanks to his customers for past
favors, and hopes by strict attention. and such IL
ducements as he may Offer to continue it under
tho new. Gjan l-tfl JOHN J.. SMITH
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DOnESTIC GOODS.

We call attention 10 the following Articles
Pcnitcntiary Plaid Cottons
Cotton Osnaburgs and Twiei Duck
81, IS. ~ and 81 Brown Sheetngs
Bleached Cottons, i'll every variety
White FlanuclS, Gauze FlannclS
Blcachcd Drills, soft finish
Small figured, dark Prints
Colorcd Jeans and kentucky Jeans
1914. ia and 12-4 heavy Beached Sheeting.
for sale by laug Il BRYAN ADAMS.
HNAKE NOTICE-That after the LIST day Of
| September, we will not sell any Goods ut cost.
but will resume regular price. We therefore
earnestly invite all in want of bargains To give rs
a call. We are selling our entire stock ot Goods
without reserve, al PRIME COST. Many arIi-
res will be found To be from - 10 90 per cent
lower than the regular price, and We are confident
that ifyou will call in we can suit you.
aug7 s. & W. MEYENBERG. lO7 King-st.
TIME GREAT EASTERN COMING TO AN
| NAPOLlS, THE 9TH OF AUGuST.-While
YOU think Of that. please to take notice that II.
SCHWARZ has this day received some more o
those -, 81 and 30 cents SKIRTS, you have been
all this time waiting for Also 10 dozen cut Shak
ers. nj 81 cents best quality; Silk and linse Hair
Ncts, - cents; Bugic Nctt., ut 80 cents, : rows;
Elastic Belts ut 10 cents, worth everywhere -
cents; and in fact great many little Notions Il"
suit he time and season. Come al once 10 the
ch"aP o''ir tuG - ~ - ' = ~
I ACE MANTILLA$ ON COMMISSION
| 1 We have received from an Importing House
u lot Of LACE POINTS and MANTlLLAS, 10 he
SOLD or returned by tho first OF July. These
GOODS are good quality. and range in price
from 1878 to $40. They will he sold ut small
advance close out by the first Of July.
ASHBI Il WOOD.
p ). Those in want will please call soon, we
sill be compelled 10 return all Oh hand 1t the time
li'ealiont"' - ,- -. -.
Je 10. ~ "''ls ',' ' -n'o> d. ' =.
CtILk AND FRENCH LACE MANrLES.-
- We are in receipt OF Ear!ety OF rlen plan SIX
NANTES u t"o5e ne" anu p.S'ia', -,
fie'"h i-A'1 ''"i't'es ""I t In, - -,
price,. UN' en,Ie "'"'H ~ IN" v
nsrss' "ne "Ii;ma =, '"u r;, .s,-%,onJs far Tr,
We are no" se't -; AZ t'''"'
TAYLOR & HUTCHINSON.
No ~ Washington Centre Market Space
Washington. " II
r,u,p r,xnrr,c >. - -,ua r,,.,i.h
- noh rlNDiH"n 80" IN S''re' Hn5''> IN
colors: Cotton Lacr&, all qualities: Linen and silk
Iaces: heavy Bcachcd Rush Linens: heavy and
line Blcached Cotton Drillings; Boot Webbing
We invite ShocmakerS and dealers to examine our
stock, No. i7O, King street.
jy 20 ASIIBI WOOD.
- ELL AND EVERETT HOOP SKIRTS
- We have received from the manufacturer, u
new style OF loop Skirts, when we can me i'ci
and Everett These are warrcntcd to be the best
goods III the market.
i've ," t ,''o' y "A' .cIrp% : wonn
l"'7 -,
II EEP THE TRUTH BEFORE THE PEG.
IL pie that l.. y. LARhlA continues to olcr
ns ,I w. o~~j:.I ,Ir nyns thrir attention 10
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BOOTS AND SHOES.

TINHE undersigned having purchased Of J.
l. Cross, his entire stock Of BOOTS and SHOES,
would most respectfully inform his friends and the
public, that he intends TO continue the manufacture
of every variety Of BOOTS and SHOES. and will
keep constantly on hand full assortment Of every
thing in his line adapted to the taste of every one,
SO that the most iastidouS need not leave the
Store without purchasing. lie intends to sell his
work at small profits to cash punctual credit
customcrS--uone others need apply, as his very
limited capital will not allow him to give long
credit.
To CUSTOM WORK, he intends 10 devote his
undivided attention, make it of the best materials,
and at short notice, and hatters himself that be
can get 1t up in as good style as any in the
same business.
He hopes by strict attention to business to merit
and receive continuance of the very liberal pa
tronage heretofore bestowed on his esteemed pre-
decessor. Call ut K. Y. Crosss old stand No. -,
King street HENRY c. FIELD,
jy 9--tf Successor to K. y. Cross.
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V ashiugton, aug y
NTEW SILK MANTLES
AMI LII

NEW SILK MANTLES
~ AND HOPED SKIRTS
We have received by Express, supply Of rich
plain SILK MANTLES and REAL FRENCH
LACE MANTLES and POINTS. Also, 10 dozen
Of the Fall style of WOVEN SKIRTS, of supc
rior quality. Ladies in want of any of the above
Goods, at very low prices, will please give us an
early call. TAYLOR HuICHlooN.
Washington. aue .
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SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS FOR 1860

n RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and ina
n public, that lie he's received his stock of
FASHIONABLE GOODS for Gentlemcn's wear
comprising black, blue, and fancy CLOTHS and
CASSIMERES of the very best European and
American fabrics; plain and fancy Silk and Mar.
suilles VESTINGS: fine SHIRTS and COLLARS
Drawers and Undershirts, HaHdkerchiefs, Hall
Hose, Gloves, Cravats, Neck Ties, and Spspen.
ders, together with many other goods in the fur.
nishng line. Also an assortment Of READY
MADE CLOTHING, such as dress and froek
Coats Business Goats, Pants and Vests. Thank.
full for the encouragement heretofore received, be
heres by strict attention business to continue 10
merit the patronage of the public. guaranteeing
that all work made by him shall be done in tie
best manner and give satisfaction, with prices 70
suit NH 29
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CLOTHING.
WILLIAM ARNOLD

MERCHANT TAILOR, No. % King Street.
ID ESPECTFULLY informs his customers and
III the public that he has now on hand a yery
extensive stock of S p RING and SUMNER
GOODS. Elegant and fashionable styles OF eyerv
thing of Gcntlcmcns wear, of which may he nam,
cd in part black, blue and fancy CLOTHS. The
finest and best French, English and American
CASSIMERES Fancy Silk, and Marsele,
VESTINGS. Linen Shirts and Collars; Net Shirts
and Drawers; Gloves; Linen and Silk Pocke,
Handkerchief; Neck Tics ofeycry description and
style; Suspcndcrs Of the finest quality and latest
styles; half Hose, Of the best quality. All WORK
will be guaranteed to be done in the best manner
Thanking his customers and the public for pas,
favors, he solicits the continuance Of their oar.
ronage Orders from the country promptly at.
tended to- ap 23-tf
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F:W + undersigned having rented the NEW
i STEAM PLASTER MILL of McssrS. Viii
ting i Wright, prepared TO furnish the best
article - GROUND PLASTER, nj six dollars
per ton Il 224o lbs, delivered on the cars or Ia
vessels. lily 81 c. F. SUTTLE 60.
Ik"t I'd PLASTEH.-We offer for sale best
X WINDSOR PLASTER ground very line in
CIV" VI II, at Sc per TON Of 22.o lbs delivered
10 ears - vessels. The price viii no, he adyan-
cod, ana gao farmer can rely upon getting the best
article, tr-sh ground, whenever they may order
- - MEADE < MAkYE.
HAVE REMOVED to The Counting. Keou
formerly occupied hy NJ. EIpRlrGs, OF the
wharf. bc'Neen Cameron and Queen streets, where
will continue 10 sell CUMBERLAND coal.
~ the catt, boat load, OF single ton.
Also, on nand, and for sale, WHITE and RED
ASH ANTHRACITE COAL, Of the different
sizes. lap 26--rtl ID. b. SMITH.
UST RECEIVED lot OF PATENT SHIRT
- BOSOM EGPANDEkS.
iy * JOHN LATOUCnE.
N LAL-Fresh Corn Meal for sale al our Mill.
~ aug1 MEADE MARYE
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THE GAZETTE.
saT1-Fr.Y MORNING, AUGUST II, 1862.

psrpoGEtu. OR Rock OlL.-Ihe rock OIL
disr,vcria, which have Tor some time caused
90 much excitement in Wcstern Pennsy!van-
ia were the subject OF an interesting paper,
raoA before the American Scientific Conven-
ton al Newport on Friday last, by Prof New-
berry. The oil is found very abnndantiy IN
Pennsylvania, and is also met with IN " eS-
tern Virginia and Ohio, Canada and ether
places The wells yield by pumping, from
zen to twenty-five barrels per day OF the
crude oil. The Yield ofthe refined article OF tne
PENNSYLVANIA oil is about 81 per cent ol 'ne
whole Prof. \. states that he receht.S I'd"
a well which gave ten barrels Il day Vi pure
oil, without any foreign adniztuFe' anu II
WAS barrelled and sent to market as II came
from the ground The owner was not salts
lied and deepened his well, and in eighteen
haprS 80 barrels We're collected from lt--but
this ployed IT, be very impure. The crude
oil barns dimly and is a very coed iu6r'cator'
and whcn refined, has less smoke ana less
ad,r than any other oil. and Is not eXplo,
4yr. while its illuminating power Is eqoal
- the hest coal oil, and can DE furnished
,hn.,nar +b,n any other IN Illinois, the
iii. nrrpr in limestone, and the loss by dis
tilh,tiop i about one-half These oils every
where occur for the most part about one geo
logical level. The Portage sandstone, which
Is q porous rock, is the one most frequently
penetrated with the hope of getting OIL; but
tujs rock only serves us "A reservoir Tor 1t as
i, forced up from below. The chemists
rulst announce the theory OF It's formation.
bat it seems to have distilled from the car
huuarcous deposit below, and it may be
the product Of animal a. we'll As vegetable
remains. In some cases the natural Specl-
mems are ~ translucent rs olive or castor
oil, aud IS found to burn better and to be
generally superior 10 common oil.
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YjNAKTARIC ACID, Rochelle Salts. White Gin
/ ger, Ground Elm, Oil OF Gloves, Oil Of Nero,
and Vienna Matchcsjust received and for sale by
DR.. K. II. STAHLEk,
No. 10, King ST., cor. of Washington.
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LUMBER, LATHS, LIME, &c.
b. WATERS.
THUS. A. 6ATkh5'
WATERS E. co.

B. WATERS. 1HUS. A. VAILED
WATERS & CO.,
INTENSIVE DEALERS IN LII NJ X,
u SHINGLES, LATHS and PALM s.
Also, LIME, WHITE SAND, HYDRAULlt
CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER, NAILS,
&C., at the Wharf, foot of Cameron street.
They have constantly on hand a we'll assorted
stock of SEASONED LUMBER. Their arrange
ments with manufacturers in different sections
enable them to supply particular bills Of "hl's
Spruce and Southern Pine, of the best qualiH'
and at shortest notice.
N. B. Now landing $4,000 feet of superior
Georgia Pine, various sizes NH Is
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W. & A. MURRAY, Merchant Tailors,
A RE NOW RECEIVING their SPRING and
n SUMNER GOODS, aud would invite all in
want of any thing in their line to give them call.
NH Il
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r UMBER, COAL, AND WOOD YAkD.-C0'-
IL sercf Union and Queen Streets N~rth.-Whefs
am prepared to furnish every description O
LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATHS, LINE, &c.
Also, Oak and Pine WOOD Red and White Asp,
and Cumberland COAL, which l am selling 10" i'f
cash, or on reasonable terms to good customers.
aug 3-tf u. w. BARREN.
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NENUINE English Waldron and American
" Darling Grain and Grass SCYTllES, hay
Rakes &C., &c. Just received supply ofthe above
Seythcs, first rate article--also good supply o
Hay Rakes, Snaths, Rifles, Stones, &C., &C. CsH
at No. So King St., Alexandria.
je2 JNO. I. CREIGHTON.
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FISH! FISH.
ONn Bells. No. Potomac Herrings
JtU 30 bbls. Family do.
100 hnif bbls. Family do.
30 do do do. Roe do.
800 bills. prime Eastern do.
For sale by tie l2l WASHINGTON & co.
bacon, LARD, &C.
ID q hbGS Sides aud Shoulder Bacon
200 plain Hams
icrceS Sugar Cured Hams
1000 lbs. No. Lard, for sale by
ivlS WHEAT l. BRO.
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FOR KENT.

To FOR RENT-The STORE at the North
;.:l. west corner OF King and Fairfax street. pos
session given on the first day OF August.
-. The STORE next door, No. j3, King street
Ia. --possesson given immediately.
~ 2-cotf JOHN WEST.
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JOHN LATOUCHE.

MERCHANT TAILOR 50 kIsG-sTREET,
is NOW receiving choice assortment OF
l. SPRING GOODS, ana respectfully solicits
hare of hubble patronaps NH II
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TREEN GINGER; Mace; Salad Oil; Hcgeman,
W Clark & Co.'S Cod Liver Oil; Turkey Rhu-
barb; Mustang Liuimcnt; Powdered Rhuharb;
Patent Lint; Cardamon Seeds; White Glue; Flour
Of Emery; Mediterranean Sponge: Lyons Magnc-
tic Powder, just received and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, .iR., Apothccary,
kinr strrct
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FEEpl<G THE SrN.-On the lst OF Scptem-
Der last. IT Lin. Ism. \. NJ, Il distinguish
"a astronomer. Mr.. Darlington, had direct
I'll his telescope 10 the sun, and was Ell
Gagged in Observing its spots, when sud
dcn!y $50 intensely luminous bodies burst
into view on its surface. They moved side
Ey side through space OF jo,oUO miles,
first increasing in brightness then tadiag
away: in five minutes they had vanished.
They Gid not alter the shape Of a group
Of large black spots which lay directly Ill
their nuthS. MoAentary as this remarkable
phenomenon was twas fortunately witnessed
and confirmed, as to one Of the bri ght lights
bvunothcr observer Mr.. Uodgson, ut High
uate, who by a happy coincidence, had also
his tclcscop2 directed TO the great lumnary at
tho SANE Instant. 1t may be- therefore,
that these two gentlemen have actually
witnessed the process of feeding the sun
bv the fall Of mctcorIc matter. But, how
ever this may be- it is Il remarkable CIR
cumstauce tina, the observations 1T hsw
show tnut on the very day, and IT the very
hour aut minute Of this unexpected curl
Gus phenomenon, moderate but marked
magnetic disturbance took place; and It
storm or great disturbance Of the mag
uetc elements occurred four hours al
Ter midnight, extending To the Southern
hemisphere Thus is exhibited seeming
connection between magnetic phenomena
and cer:&n actions taking place on the
suns di>k--a connection which the Ob>er-
yations OF S,hwabe, compared with the
maru2iica records of cur colonial obServa-
tories, had already rendered nearly ccrtaln.-
Loa8. Paper.
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~. FOR RENT.--Thc three story STORE,
81 No All, King street. with the three story
in the rear. Apply to
NH 3--tf JAMES =. SMITH.
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COMMISSIONERS OFFICE. July Ii, lS6O-n
" The parties t" the foregoing cause and all
others interested, are hereby notified that have
fixed upon NoDi"g, the 81 d"g Of September,
$50, al rig qgire "a h,r city 81 Ai'r""drt". as the
time and place when and where | shall proceed
TO execute III. decree Of which the foregoing is an
extract at which time and place they are required
to attend And all parties are warned 10 present
and prove their claims on before said Sd day OF
:eptcmher. 1850, under pain Of exclusion from the
benefit Of these proceedings.
Given under my hand as Master in Chancery
OF said Court on the day and year first aforesaid.
NEATDN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-11

DATENT MEDICINES, 6c.--Motlct'S Phoenix
| Bftcrs and Pills, Hrmbods Extract Buchu.
Green's Oxygenatcd Btters, Lyons Magnetic
Powder and Cannon's BitterS, received and for
sale by J. WILLIAM BOWLING,
aug 62 corner Fnrt;tS and Prince streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-08-11

HAMMERED IRON AT Il CENTS PER
/ J. P0UND.--,lust received, a consignment Of
the above article, which | am authorized to sell
(ior cash only at the low price Of 4!c. r Ii.
have also now in store 20 kegs best Pressed Horse
Shoe Mails, of assorted sizes for sale nj the lowest
rates: also lot Of Horse Shoes at 81 30 per key
Call and examine. GEO. T. BALDWIN,
jc 81 King ST., between Fairfax and Wafer.