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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24
LEXANDRIA BREWERY

Superior qualities Of
PALE, AMBER, AND CREAM ALEh,
to which he respectfully invites the attention OF
his friends. and the public. Having an expert
Of over 20 years in the business, and posses
sing extensive notwithstanding facilities BIO hattsrs
himself that his ALES will compare faverably
with any manufactured, either in or out Of the
State Of Virginia.
IF necessary, he could fill columns with the
laany iattering testimonials ne has received With
regard to the superiority of his hLES, from the
press and the public; but he prefers that his ALE
shall speak for itself a's'
Bya strict personal attention to business, and
q determination TO manufacture nothing bat q
superior quality of PURE ALE, ne hopes 70
merit Il share of public patronage.
BOTTLED ALE AND PORTER, put up OK
preSsly for family usc. constantly on hand.
;ist7.' Orders promptly attended to-
. nhI5 il. S. MARTIN.
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DRY GOODS. &e.l Z
1xsi,
1 SPRING GOODS. 81; &
"A NJ u. 4 TIhs Al 6 1aENTx.

~
REsY a N & 4 DAM s.AAsESr ~, 81,
A r E Nv receiving Fisrt of asheir supply 9
N SPRIN q GODS, intending As ths, ssaso'
advances toreplenish their stock. and hoPsAs ?.
thsir assortment being suitabls The trade, An'
at right price to merit full share OF the pa oil
patronage. We name in part s $500
"a, 7-8, ard ) 4 Brown Gotten BE. !
l0-4 and liza Brown and sBlsasHsd Gettox q
Beached and fine Brown Cottons
New York Mills and Wamsutta g ttsRs afsss
Cotton Osnaburgs, Plaid Dcmsctits
Striped 0snaburgs, Chambrsys s.s
Shifting Stripes, Canton Flanneis 49,
Blue. DENNIS and Walnut Drills IF
Kentucky Jeans, Brown Twee6s
Red Ticsings, Twilled Duck
q CottoDads, Brown Linen Drill 81
Brown French Linens, Irish Linens
s.; Bieached and Brown Table Diapers II
Euckaback and Scotch Diapers e.
Medicated Towels, Crash DoWlss /
Cambria Dmity, India Dimity
s:s y White Cambrics, Checked Muslins III;
Mouselaibes, Challie DeLanes, AlpaceaI
Lawns. Travelling Goods, DeBagc
Calicoes, large assortment; Ginghazss a
Brilliants, Linen Cambria Handkerchief
Cotton Hosiery, Cloths, Cassincrss
Vestings, Neckties, Gentlemsn's Kid Gives
Ladies Kid and Lisle Gloves
Corset Jeans, colored cambries, de-, DE.
A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24
spRING AND SuMMER GOODS.

SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS. -
I'VE WOULD invite attention to our large and
w generaEassortuent of SPRING and SUM
MER GOODS, cotBsting of CLOTHS, CASsl-
MRRES &c., together with an extensive variety
OF GENTLKMEE'S FURNISHING GOODS;
all Of which have been selected from the latest
STYLES, and will be furnished by us on rs good
ternas, as by any FIRST class furnishing establish
ment. ,s. y. ~ a. MuFRAf,
NH Green's Mansion Buildings.
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p m q v Al

THO enable US to meet moro fully the wants OF our
J. customers, we have taken the large and hand
Ssns stsre-reom in Green's Mansion House Build
tes, on Fairfax street, next door to the Express
oHee. We would invite your attention to the
large aad general assortment Of CLOTHS, CAS-
SIMEkEs, &C., together with an extensive vari-
ssg Of aENTLEME&'S FURNISHING GOODS ;;
all Of which have been selected from the latest
styles, and will bs furnished by US good
terms as by any first clsss furnishing establishment.
nas2l W. & A. MURRAY.
TITO THE PUBLTC.-I havo just had manuIac-
L tured large number OF suits Of fashionable
CLOTHING, which will be sold very cheap.
Also Just received an assortment Of Velvet,
Silk, and Cashmere Vcstings, very handsome in
STYLE and combination. W. D. MASSEY,
peyIY Merchant Tailor.
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= 100, 100, 100, l00,' 100.
SIMON WATERMAN, No. 100, Eing street,
4 s.,

= 1Uc, TOO, -7I9U, IUU, I0u'
SIMON WATERMAN, No. 100, Eing street,
~ ALEXANDRIA,, VA,
DEGS leavs>to announce TO his numerous friends
ID and customers, that he is now prepared 10
exhibit stock of READY MADE CLOTHING,
and Gsntlemen's Furnishing GOODS, which in
regard to quantity quality, md styles, cannot be
ssa.lod BY any similar establishment In this city,
and nst e1selled by any Clothing house in the
TIVE leading avenues OF fashion on this side II The
Aaanie-Broedway, New York; and Chestnut
street, Philadelphis.. Jae,
Although the present stock il a velE extensive
enc, indeed, additional supplies will stahe recei'-
ed from time to time, during the business season,
in order to keep up full assortmcnto styles and
sizes.
P. s.-Mr. WATERMAN will epdeayor to cor
vince my ore parering him with call, that his
reputation for selling at the most moderate prices
is grounded on facts ~ ap2s
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24
LARGE STOCK OF BOOKS AT COST

i LARGE STOCK OF BOOKS AT COST
Il Having determined to close the BOOK DE
PARTMBNT of my business, offer my entire
stock Of Books at cost for CASH. To any one
VINO will take the WHOLE STOCK, will sell on
tirle FOR good paper. ....
Having renewed my license, aad having a good
stock of Stationery, Music, Musical Instruments
and Variety Goods, very respectfully invite my
fri.,is sna ali others in want Of anything in my
line, to give me call.
This one thing, however, ! have resolved upon,
;agt if cannot keep up my business without
drawing nay supplies from beyond Mason and
Dilon'S Line, will wind up my present concern
ia ,ull md forever. JOHN FL. PARRoTT.
NV left
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24
ROOTS AND SHOES.


NlER undersigned having purchased OF 4 J.
l. Cross, his entire stock Of BOOTS and HOES,
would N est respectfully inform his iricnds and tho
public, hat he intends TO continue the manufacture
Of eYory variety Of BOOTS and SHOES, aud viii
keep constantly on hand a full assortment OF every
thing in his line adapted to the taste of ev"ry one
50 that the most fastidious need not leave the
Store without purchasing. He intends to sell his
work st snail profits to cash punctual credit
euseymers-none others need apply as his very
limited capital will not allow him TO giSsious
credit.
To CUSTOM WORK, he intends to devote his
undivided ateention, make il Of the best materials,
and ut short notice, and fatters himSct thai he
can get 1t up in as good style a. amy one in the
sans business.
He hopes by strict attention to business, to meri.
and receive o con tin of the very liberal pa
9snags heretofore bestowed on his esteemed pre-
aecessor Call at r. Y. Cross's old stand, No. -,
King street HENRY G. Field,
j. s-f Successor to-. y Cross
TIME CASH SYSTEM AD0PTED.-The sab
l. seribor having tried the credit system, and
found shat it would not pay, has concluded to adcl
the oASR principle In future, and trom ta!s
date he will continue to do business upon tbs
principle. In bidding adieu to the old systcm."e
would return his thanks to his customers Tor past
faysrs, and hopes by strict attention, and such H.!
ducemeats as be may offer, to continue II uf"er
the new. [jan l-tfl JOHN L. SMiJh.
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TO THE PUBLIC,


T1ASHIoE ia dress is the pictorial history,6f
Il tho times, while it is the outward reflection,
or rather halo, Of Internal refinement, and, there
fsre, ia order to crafty appreciatye intellectual
itJ, the undersigned has, with. greatcare, purcha-
sed q superior assortment q. CLOTHS CASSI-
MERES, and YESTINGS, embracing the;nowess
ssylss and most elegant patterns the European
m arket affords, which WILDE made up to order ir
artistic msds, defying superiority in cut and
workman chip. In the FURNISHING LINE,
Cashmere and India have poured out their sder-
ings Of Wool and Silk, the industry and inteii-ss
genes Of eur owR great country has competed ia
Many Instances successfully, in producing SaRTs,s
(under and upPer,) Drawers, GLoyEs,, SUspES-.
DzRs, half HOSE, HAsDKERcHrgPs, NECK TIES,
srooks, with many other articles usual in gen
gtleman tsilet- Also, good assortment Of REA-
DY MADE COATS, PANTS, and VESTS, cut
and made like ordered work, very far superior to
what is generally sold in that way. But small
profit is asked, and orders filed with punotuality.
II you want GARMENT. that will improve
your appearance call upon
$500 W. D. MASSEY, Merchant Tailor.
; cot l2 No. 80, king-street.
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SPRING GOODS.
HARPER & BROTHER,

SPRING GOODS.
HARPER & BROTHER,
A RE in receipt of part Of their SPRING
Il SUPPLY OF DRY GOODS, md would re-
specttulfv ask purchasers to give them call, VIZ
Cloths, Casslneres and Ycsting
Dress Goods, Kid and Lisie Gloves
Corsets, Calicoes. Ginghams
BrI!iants, Ticking. Table Diaper
Crash French and Irish Linens
White Cambrcs Checked .Muslins
Lawns, Linen Cambria handkerchief
Cotton Hosiery, Alpaccas, Diapers
Cotton Osnaburg, Plaid Domestic
Gottonade, Brown Linen Drill
Blue Denims, alnut Drill
Calico, Osnaburg, kentucky Jeans
Shifting Stripe, Calico Shifting
Check, Canton Flannels
Suspenders, Stocks, Neckties
Hoop Skirts, Nankeens, Shawls
Bleached and Brown Cottons
" New York Mills Cotton
Bleached and Brown Sheeting, &C., &c.
ap4
NEW GOODS. SPRING GOODS, SUMMER
" GOODS, DRY GOODS. MILLINERY
GOODS.-LEWLS B.AAR, at 81 King street,
next to +. Il. hiler'S China Store, received by
Steamer Monticello, from Now York, a fac and
vel! selected stock Of DRY, FANCY and MIL
LINERY GOODS, which will be sold at very
cheap prices.
Black Dress Silk from 75c. to Sl.50
Fancy Dress Silk from &c. to Sl.25
Black Alpacas from l6 to soc
Back Bombazinos; Black all wool DeLane
Broche Valencia; Poll de Chever
English Beragc; Irish Linen
Swiss Mouslne; White Cambria
Figured Mouslin, and all other kind Of White
Goods .~..,-
Also, a fine assortment OF Domestic Goods;
Fancy Goods, Notions, Hosiery, Gloves, &c.
Having made extra excrtions in the Millinery
Department, have succeeded in obtaining the
mos; varied assortment Of BONNET SILKS,
STRAW GOODS, RIBBONS, j L'O w ERS,
RUCHES, GRAPES, &c. all Of which will be
sold, and made up by experienced hands at the
lest possible prices, to suit the times and latest
fashions NH 2S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

* TO ADyERTISERs.--The "ALEAAN-
DETA GAZETTE" offers inducements to adVer-
ri<3rs unsurpassed by any journal in Virginia;
Circulating largely in Virginia, Maryland, and
the District of Columbia, and extensively IN the
Southern and Western States, Among the great
body Of buyers and sellers of the land, an adVer-
tisament in the Gazette would De Us widely dit
;i,spl. and meet the eye of as many readers rs II
published il any paper in this section. Advert
sers would consult their own interests by making
the Gazette" the vehicle Of their communica-
80, ,c;,L tho n,,hI;c dec 10-wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24
WAR AT sGHWARZ'S STORE.

The War has certainly begun. -
Go to SCIIWARZ'S you'll sec there is no funs
He'll sell you for 25 cents the "Panie En- vel,ps,
Containing Hose, Handkerchiefs, Mitts, Cnnhs,
and Soap.
In others are Pocket Books, Cravats, collars and.
Sleeves, $500
And everything that mortal can coneeivei
The motto CT selling so cheap,
Is simply as he needs money d heap.
AS there is trouble all over the land,
He is anxious to dispose of Goods on hands 4
Call and see him or send in your order, IN
And get the ''Panic Envelope" for only saartss.
AS for the worth of your money, you need not DO
mistaken. Il.
It is as sure as Fort Sumter is taken.
an II t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

YEYn My FRIENDS IN THE COUNTRY
Ihqre on hand several orders from you, which
! have not been able TO complete in consequence
Of tie dcransed state Of affairs, my, business IN
r-rcourse with the North having been entirely
suspended for the present. When this intercourse
Is resumed, shall be happy, as heretofore, 10 MI
,,on- or1e,s, at NV old stand, No. 81, King street,
,g1rre may be found at all times.
ROBERT BELL,
Ola Stand No 81 King ST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24
! cIegHlHa.
wi. .. MAssEY, sasrchsnt Tailor,.

49, W D.. MAHSE43sMef tnAntI a11oF, :.
A1iiEas d a large and beautiful assortment
OIL FAsHIoEABLEGO DIS, suitable for gentle
nsh, g. we ar, VIII ch embraces almost every variety
II ssle and pattern. They win be soldslow TO
eaah, or 10 observation-disclosures. AL GARMENTS
made to order, rented 10 give entire satisfac
tson. az ) on hass III well rejected assortment
81 READY MADnsGARMRETs..
4 o. % Kisg St, ems dosr west Of Royal st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

NALL AT NO. Is KINGssTREET-Just re-
Y ssivsd we'll selected and complete assort-
meat * HARDWARE and BUILDERS MATE
RIAIS, which viii DO sold Mt reduced prices to
suit che tauss. Also, large stock of STOVES,
sT1H-wApE. ia. I9sf aGE Sats %ti8 nh 6
rUAEo.-Ws have ON hand good supply
ST Reese's Guano for the Spring trade.y,;a
I NJ ~ KNOX h BRO.
VHTLDRENS CARRIAGES for sale by
- - fftf y PERRY BROS,
aps - Mandon House building.
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NEW SPRING GOODS. So
~ szyYy TTAx kpNnT ~ Marrhant Taifo

- WILLIAM ARhULO1 mercnanL Iallof,
30. e5,, PHosix HALL, KIss sTRsar, THREE
81 pesas 4soYE RosAL STREET, ALIxAsDRlA.
thanks to.my many friends and
o., eastomers for the liberal patronage hereto
fore extended to me, hereby renew my invita-
ten to call ndexamine my large stock Of FINE
GOODS, especially would | invite attention TO
my 60 assortment Of ae0 Spring styles CLOTHS,
and We I'm Gss~hieb has been
selected with great care, and which fatter m, s
sslf will suit the taste Of ali uho desire super
Ter article of dress. In addition TO the above az
sertAsat Of fabrics for the moro substantial gar
nents invite attention to my large and recently
1re,IeuisAod stock of FURNISHING GOODS,
esnprising fne selection Of Shirts, Undershirt1,4
Cellars, Neckhes, Handkerchief, suspenders,
Socks, Gloves, and every article comprising and
to completes Gsntleman's Wardrobe.
Allssfk warranted TO fit, and cut in the latest
style, and made in the best manner. All bills
will 30 understood te be duo, whenever pay ment is
requested. nah 20
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arc requested to call and exam
VI inc our stock Of CASSIMERES.
NH l9 s. 4 w. MRYENBERe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

CITATION LANTERNS, with reAcctors par
y ticularly adapted for burning Coal Oil, and
the best aud cheapest light in use for Fishing
Shores Canal Boats, Stables and Street Lights,
for sale by HENRY COON co.,
an Is Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

y EKUSENE AND PH0TOGEN OlLS-"e
L. havo taken the Agency of a manuiactory of
t.>, articles, and are authorized 10 warrant them
equal 10 th, best ere~ made; burning i'll any Coal
oil Lamp. and free from. smoke and smell. For
sale il quantities to suit the trade, by
VIM II. FOWLE l. son,
On ia No l. South Wharves.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24
EALLGTyPEs! HhLLOTYPEs /!

DRAIN PIPE.
I'VE HAVE receive samples of "STEAM
w PRESSED 81 UNEWARE DRAIN PIPE,
mud will take orders Tor the samo. in any quaint
ties of any desired size. from 2 inches to 80 IN
diameter, in 3 feet lengths. This pipe will answer
full US well as Lea; or Iron Pipe, at much less
cost, for all purposes of conducting water to or
from buildings. by The natural flow where there is
no pressure or strain. 4
Farmers or Others who have Springs Mt dis,
lance from their dwellings or barn yards at a
moderate elevation, will find great advantage
in the use Of this pipe. r..@5i -
SAMPLES exhibited, and any information requir-
ed will lie chocrfully given application to
meg 4. H. MILLER, son d co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

ggI1 NJ CUSTQMER6.--L have on tile many
! orders for copies of "Giiham,S Tactics or
''uardees Rife Tactics, which nave oeeh pro
t,iSs, f., fill ~ soon as the books arrived, which
have ordered by express and by mail. NJ cor
RESPONDENT writes me as follows: at will be i'm
possible to send Gillian or Hsrdee's Tactics they
are co2rrabard OF war. and would be seized ut
tho EXPRESS or Post Office" I give this notice,
that ny friends may knew why have not filled
tbcir nrG.rs. ROBERT BELL,
NV old stand, 81, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

40 TO SCHWAKZE's and get some Of bis
VI bargains nc has on hand-Sbawls, Capes and
Bonncts, ut your own prices. Shakers, good arti-
Gle, at 25c Just received ALSO u cheap lot Of EN-
brSidcrics ap
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

TeLT's PISTOLS, CAPS AND TLAsES,
I,MUsKET CAPS, sHARP'S REPEATERs
AND CARTRIDGES, &C., dc.-Just opened at
Ne. IS, King street, the third supply (ths year. OF
Colts and other Fire Arms, with supply of Caps,
and Fasks to suit. Having dealt in Fire Arms
for Is years past the subscriber has arrangements
for furnishing goods in that line at the very low
est rates.
Orders for a suantity Of Colts Fire Arms, will
be executed for small commission at tie shortest.
noties JOHN T. CREIGHTON, Il
Dsn!er in Hardware; Cutlery, Guns, Pistols,
Caps, wads BE-, IS, King street, Alexandria.
inm 10 s Ea.t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

DRUGs, pERFUMERY, &;c.-Turkish Gloss,
~ for the hair; Hair Dye, Bay Rum, French
Extracts, Cologne, Spices all kinds, Matches,
Toilet Powders, Tooth Picks, Kerosene Oil and
Lamps, Ethereal Oil, tinseed Oil, and paints. Re-
ceived and for sale By DR.. r. H. STABLER,
ap & = Chemist, No 1868, King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

Rafererces-Col C. F. suttle, jos. s. Penny
ba"ser, esq, and Messrs. Bayne Co.
MnnA.tock Shenandoah Co., Va, my Sd vs.
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PEEL, Z STEVENS,

T1RESH MEDICTNES.-Flu Ext. Sarsapa-
4 ril!a: Fluid Ext. Cemicifuga; Group Syrup;
Syrup of Ipecac; Syrup squils; Spiced Syrup OF
Rhubarb; Donovan's Syrup of Bark Laudanun;
Parcgoric; Syrup of Wild Cherry Bark, &c, &c.
Freshly prepared by MILBURN BRO,
Chemists and Druggists,
NH % Y. F. cor. of King and Wash-Sts.
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) :, -, : cuWWreaLs, &C.

TyP Esg AND IRE l |, l,
subscriber woald ", =
stten iol. pub T. hlsdss ~
lfred streebin Bradleysner huild-
aoos h. will at times be aappy to dis
-a. Fresh Drug and Pure Chemicals: Fancy
artic}Ss; Perfumery; Toilet Soaps; po
.nalss So. kerosene aud Etheresl Onof superior
anal;fr. pxfe Brandy and Port Wine, bottled ez-
r.ress lylur medicinal use.
= (spsffemen DESTROYS Of procuring q good Segar
VIA find this the place to get suited.
5. Physicians prescriptions at all;timesS carefully
and accurately compounded.
an 4 WILLIAM EGIBso
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

rCAfHER BOARDING AT THE NATIONAL
= HOTEL, WOODSTOCK, SHENANDOAH COUNTY,
TA.-Tnc subscriber can accommodate number
oC Families who wish to spend the Summer IN Il
aaiat and pleasant Village, with pleasant Rooms
ADD good Boarding. Terms moderate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

UNBER. COAL. AND WOOD YARD--Co'-
iu.rof Onion and Queen Streets, North.-Wheie
I am prepared to furnish every description Ct
LUNBER, SHINGLES. LATHS, LINE, SC.
Alss, Oak and Pine WOOD, Red and White Asi,
and Cumberland COAL which am selling low f'r
sash, or on reasonable terms to good customers.
S-tfl y. W. BARKER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24
FRESH GARDEN SEEDS,

NEhRBLEHEAD MAMMOTH CABBAG RS.
lyB -Cabbages grown from this Seed have
measured nearly feet around and weighed 10
pound, for sale by HENRY COOK It co.
ap Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

STRAW MATr!NG! STRAW MATING ~
TsYO ALL in want o. the above goods, we would
l. say give US a call, and we will agree to sell
them as cheap Is any heuse south Of New York.
an II S & W. NUREMBERG.
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LUMBER, LATRs, LIME, &c.


B. WATERS. Thus a. "t>"'
.~I WATERS & CO.,
TYTENSIVE DEALERS IN LII 3 + X,
- SHINGLES, LATHS and PA LIN G s.
Ilse, LIME, WHITE SAND, HYDRAULIC
CEMENT, CALCINED PLASTER, NAILS,
e., at tho Wharf, foot of Cameron street
They have constantly on hand we'll assorted
stock sfsEAsONBD LUMBER. Their arrange
ments with manufacturers in different sections,
enable Thorn to supply particular bills Of White
Spruce and Southern Pine, Of the best 9nailfy,
and of shortest notice.
n. B. Now landing $4,000 feet Of superior
Georgia Pine. various sizes. mn 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

OIL CLOTH FOR HALLS AND ROOMS.
" I have received 4SSheets of OIL CL0TH5,
a yards, and 2-6 yards vide. These Clotas
are splendid patterns, and of extra quality. They
represent in their patterns the most beautiful
Thing, and will be cut according to diagrams Of
Rooms and Halls
noy2O }. M. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

BARGAINS! BARGAINS!!
WE HAVE a few more of those cheap EN-
w BROTDERIES left, and would invite the
special attention OF the Ladies' to them 80
np Is S. d ". MEYENBBRH. ..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

rROICE SEED Strawberry, Water Melon,
~ Pine Apple Beet, Orange Water melon, Honey
Dew Do, Citron Melon, for Preserves, Seven
year Pumpkin, Honolulu Squash, Turnip Rooted
Cabbages, Walchiveer Cauifower, Mead's I'm
proved White Solid Celery, Ice Cream Water Mel.
on, Persian Melon Nasturtun, Jenny Lind Melon,
Fegee island Tomato Yellow Plum do, Testers
G oldcn japan Winter Squash, &C., de-
HENRY COOK l. CO,
an IS Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1861-05-24

TAYLOR 4 E.UTCHISOE,
WASHINGTON CRY, d. G.,
A RE NOW in receipt Of their SPRING Sup
Il PLIES, comprising the newest andnest de-
sirabe mportations Of the season, and respect
fully ask Of purchasers an examination Of their
stock. Washingtoa, ap
The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-01-23
Presidents Special Message.

The following will convey verv good
idea nj ihe contents OF the Presidents Spe-
cial Message n Congress We find il i'm
possible TO publish it at length Union Ar-
gus
Abiding TO the condirion'of South Caro-
lima, he saws he has no other alternative
but to collect the revenue and protect The
public properly as far as practicable under
the existing laws.
His duty is to execute and no; make the
law The right and duiy 10 use the military
and naval force against those who illegally
assairlhe Federal Government are clear
and ndisputabIe. But The present stale OF
things is beyond the Executive control.
We are in the midst of a great revolution,
and he recommends to Congress TO NEE;
The presen; emergency. To Congress is
reserved the power to declare wa- and 20
remove the grievances that might lead 10
war, AMI restore peace 10 The country.
On them resis the responsibility. After
euogizing the blessings conferred by the
Union, he says, should it perish, the ca
lamities will be as severe in the Southern
as in the Northern States.
The Secession movement is chiefly made
on an apprehension as 10 the sentiments OF
The majority in several OF the Northern
States
Let the question be transferred from the
National Assembly TO the ballot box. The
| people will redress their grievances.
| In Heavens name let lbe trial be made
before we plunge into destruction; there II
no alternative.
| Let US have reflection. Would that South
! Carolina had reflected
He appeals 10 Congress 10 say in lhei
might, +" THE UNION MUST BE PRE-
| SERVED by all Constitutional means.