Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1860-06-21

r1NO GENTLEMEN IN WANT OF A COUN-
4 TRY RESlDENCE.--l wish to sell the tract
of land on which reside, two miles from hlrxau-
ira, on the Hunting Creek Bridge road, adon-
ing the beautiful residence of George Mason, ESD,
containing about l52 ACRES, l2O Of which are
cleared the remainder in timber OF original growth
i.4l The improvements consist Of COTTAGE
IL! residence, containing seven rooms, kitchen,
servants rooms, wood house, coal house, hemcrcs,
smoke house. granary, barn, carriage house,
gon sheds, sublng for 10 head of stock, and over
Sccrs house, all in good state of rreSeryaion
The site on which the dwelling house stands, is
unsurpassed Tor ts healthy location, a single in
stance Of illness, arising from Chills, Fevers, either
Bilious or intermittent, never having been known
to occur, and affords one OF the most beautiful
Panoramic views III the State.
In the distance, only seven miles of, the Fcde
raj City, in all the Splendor Of its "reminiscences,
its Capitol, Navy Yard Patent Office, Washington
Monument, and other public buildings. appear 10
the eye, in the grandeur Of full ana unobStructcd
loylinesS whilst nj your feet, it were, lays the
delightful city Of Aexandria, full Of uu;irng en-
erxy, enterprise and commerce; whose base is wash
ed by the waters Of the noble "lnonac" ~ it
rolls onward envcloped by the hills of Maryland,
Oil one side and those Of Mount Vernon OF the
other. The whole presenting to the vision scenic
display Of gorgeous and unryalcd beauty.
The surface ot tho tract presents a series Of
small conicnl hills Of from 80 10 30 feet high, sur
rounded by gentle slopes oftrom to acres each
atforling sites for residences, none of which offer
fewer attractions than theo on which the dwell
ling house SandS---theSe | I'LL sell separately if
preferred.
To the man of business, who after the cures Of
the day desires II retreat to the happiness Of a ia
RAJ homc--to the family who prefer II ,ulubrUus
Summer residence TO crowded Watering places
L. the ia her who desires the removal Ui his chill
drcn from the objections n city presents the
young-yct within the reach Of its schools,
shurches and sorcty--suchan opportunity seldom
offers. Address H. RICE Alexandria.
Fairfax County, Va. jan l9--eowif
4 LEXANDRIA LIBRARY COMPANY
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Volumes in Library about 1880.
President--R. l.. CAENn, III.
--DIkECT0RS:--
Sylvester Scott, Andrew Jameson,
james s. Halowcll, Edgar Snowden, jr,
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Benjamin Barton, Stephen Swain,
George D. Fowlc, John West.
Jonn 4. Milburn,
Observation-Disclosures Jameson.
my sly CHAS. r. BURGESS, Librarian
WATER COOLERS, Fly AND ROACH
w TRAPS, &c.-L have Just received and
offer for sale ut small advance, a supply Of the
handsomcst and best WATER COOLERS ever
brought into this market; also, samples of FLY
and ROACH TRAPS, Of most approved makes.
I AIN closing out my Japanncd and Tin Cham
Der Sets, Infants and Hip Baths, and goods Of
that kind at cost. Call and see.
JOHN 7. CREIGHTON,
ie IL No. SIS, king-siree
ITO MILITIA OFFiCENS.-I am daily manu-
4 factu.n- the Regulation Hat, in Il superior
style. and with handsome trimmings. and have on
hand. fine assortment Of Swords. Belts, Sashcs,
Epaucts and Buttons, and am prepared to equip
Military Companies at the shortest notice
ic2 W. Is. RICHARDS, Jr.
OAR, BAND, HOOP, SCROLL. Rod, Oval,
ID half round, half Oval, Sheet and Hammered
Iron, OF all sizes, for sale az low as can be had in
any market.
/ JIG IS GEO. I. BALDWIN, king-st
! WATER COOLERS-Just received direct
W from the manufactory, Il supply of Water
! Coolers, os new aud beautiful patterns Call at
! SIS King street. JOHN L. CREIGHTON.
| my ID
. ERENCu WINDOW GLASS.-2D0 boxes
! L FRENCH WINDOW GLASS, 5 by 10 aud
/ l0by II, just received, in good order, by