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VOL. LI. FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 18, 1850. NO. 1G.
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umuJria Gazette and Virginia Adverther,
PUBLISHED DAILY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN,
At Eight dollars per annum, payable halt yearly.
UaaaJria Gazette auJ Virginia Advertiser,
(KOR THE COUNTRY)
IS PUBLISHED* REGULARLY, OK
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1 i-.Kvis ok Advertising.—-Advertisements not ex
cceding one square, inserted three ltinea lbr one
vl Mar. Advertisement* continued alter three
t; mo-, for 5o cents a square for each insertion
tssit>K, or 2.3 cents ot r*u>K. :>ixte**n line* ate
(-.Muted as a szjuare.
A»lve;ti*.*m -uts by the year, at prices to be agreed
upon, having reference to the usual amount ol
.-pace they may occupy.
i‘er> >n* advertising by the year not to advertise
article* not included in their regular business,
„.>r n> insert m dieir advertisement, any other
ti .me* than tli«-ir own.
MAIL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Northern Mail is ready for delivery every
m nning by IU o'clock, and closes at 2 o'clock.
IV M.
Pae Southern Mail closes daily at SJ A. M.,
u’t 1 is rea iy tor delivery soon alter the antval
or the boat, say between 3 and 1 o'clock, IV M.
Pu Du nines mail arrives on Mondays, Wed
nes l.ivs and Fridays* at 3 IV M., and closes on
X i 'slays, i hnrsJaysaud Saturda\s,at 10,A.M.
\ irthera Nock Mail, will ciose here at *4o'
clock, A. M., on Tues lays and Fridays. j
JOB PRINTING
N**tly exec utet! with despatch, at the Otlice of the
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE,
Corner of Prince cf Fairfaxsh.. Alexandria. 1«.
.. . 1 INI T. «l Mk.U1 / 1 A II
rA.urHi.Ms,
CIRCULARS,*
HANDBILLS,
WARRANTS,
TICKETS,
BLANKS, &c.,&c., of
EVERY DESC RIPTION.
*
Printed at the *h<n notice, ami upon a* reasona
ble term* a* at any ollice South oi the Potomac.
We -diaii be receiving constantly addition- to
onr assortment ol JX»i> l \ PK, winch wid eiiabh
u* to .five *an*laction in the execution ol all order*
with which w*‘ may be 1'avored. >ej* •»—ft
S. H. WILLIAMS,
sum; vox dex tes t.
Office oh West side of Washington, between
King and Cameron streets,
oct *20 Alexandria, Va. lv
rpHE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
L ALEXANDRIA, contimms to insure against
Fire, generally, in Town and Country, ashereto
fore. on the most reasonable terms.
HOARD OF DIRECTORS
Hi'oh Smith. President.
* .1 /a , It 1 A 1_!_
Alimony v>a/enove.
I'hmeas Jaimey.
William Fowle.
Dwight Metcalf.
Thomas Sami fonl,
William (ire^orv.
IV l
Huixh C. Smith
Samuel Miller,
Thomas K. Keith.
William H. Fowle.
Oihce hours from 9 until l1.,. and from
lo .'i c; o'clock. X WATTLfcS. Secretary.
Office on King-street, near St. Asaphs.
nov 10—lawly
' . NOTICK-The steamer COLL M
A, Capt. James Harper, will leave
Commerce street wharf, in Baltimore, every
Saturday at i o'clock in the afternoon, for Wash
ington, Alexandria and Georgetown: and re
turning. will leave Washington at Go clock an.I
Alexandria at 7 o'clock, on the morning ot eve
ry Wednesday. This arrangement will he con
tinued at the hours before mentioned, during
the season.
For passage and freight, apply to the^ captain
on hoard, or to the several agents: C. W orthing
ton, Baltimore: Mr. Riley, Washington: Messrs.
Pickrell, Georgetown: and Messrs. \\ heat. Al
exandria. JAMKS HARPKK, Captain,
mv M—tf
FOB WASHINGTON AND
J^wSESiALFXAN DKl A.— The steamboat
PHESLX, will resume her regular trips //io
morning, as follows:
Leave Alexandria at^L 10A. 1$. and 3.»o'clock.
L^ave Washington at *»i, ML 2A. and l^o'clock
tan 14—lw JAMKS Gl\, Captain.
rri W. & R. C. SMITH, Alexandria. I’#?.,
X • execute orders for high and low pressure
S / E A M E JV O 1 S E *,
Steam Boilers and Sheet Iron work. Machinery
of all kinds. Mill Work both wrought and
cast. Soap Boilers, and all other Ket
tles and Pans. Bells of all size*,
Ornamental Railing both wrought and cast.
They keep on hand, and for sale, McCormick,
Stewart. Freeborneam! Davis PLOl GH CAST
INGS, Spout Shoes, and Sash Weights foi
builders: Fire Brick ot superior quality, F.ng
lish refined bar and American Bar Iron, best
quality. sep *2
f AN DS AND LO TS.—1 have tor *aie up
1 j on pleasing terms. SEVERAL bAEMS,
lying in the counties of Alexandria. Fairfax,
and Prince William, of different sizes, a* well
as several HOUSES AND LOTS in town —
Gentleman from the north and others, in want
of lands or lots* would do well togive me a rail
before purchasing, as I can sell gieat bargains.
Letters from persons at a distance, having lands
for sale, specifying their terms, prices, and de
scription of property, shall meet with prompt
attention.
dec >-> GKO. WHITE.
LI Ml?! LIME!-I he subscribers are now
manufacturing LIME of the very best qual
ity, and are prepared to furn.sh it at their Kilns,
in quantities to suit, by the barrel or bushel, as
mav be desired. Phis lame is made ot Stone
from the best quarries in the State, and wher
ever it has been tairly tested, enjoy s a reputa
tion above anv other Lime offered.
LA\ft LIME can alwavs be had on rea
sonable terms. THOMAS & DV KR,
mv I—titf JaaneCs Wharf.
Fruits, maccaroni. spices, kc.—
Bunch Raisins, Currants, Citron. Smyrna
Figs, Cranberres, Maccaroni, \ermaceiii.
Ground Spices of all kinds, Nutmegsand Mace,
Lucca Pyramid Oil, Sardines Pots French Mus
tard, Flour of Rice. Pearl Bariev, Soda Sal
.Eratus, Table Caverte Pepper, Improved prepa
red Cocoa. Chocolate, American and English
Mustard, Capers, Bay Water, Variegated White
and Palm Soap. Sal Soda, Ground Salt in pa
pers, &.c , &c. [dec !.")] R. S. Dt R GLAS.
FOE RENT.—The Frame Moose on
u^^K’ng street, latelv occupied by J. Mitch
eluas a tailoring establishment: a good stand
for any business. Possession given immedi
ately. Apply to mlIff™
it mol 5th R- MILLER.
KAZOR POWDER — Harper s celebrated Ra
zor Powder, (the best article of the kind j
ever invented) warranted genuine, for sale
wholesale an J retail at manufacturer's prices by
dec 3t GEO. WHITE.
CEMENT- 100 bhls. Cement, mannfactur-[
ed bv the Kingston Lime and Cement Co.,
New York, of superior ouahtv, for sale by
1HOMAS & D\ ER.
dec 22 Janney's Wharf.
K~OSRf TH AND LAMARTINE DRAB
OVER COATS, with a large assortment of
other kinds of Clothing sni»ah!e for the season,
at WM. D. MASSEY'S Fashionable and cheap
Clothing establishment. _dec 1S^
AUSAGE CUTTERS.—The su bscri hers
have on hand two “Patent Sausage Cut-,
ttrs” to which they invite attention, a geneial i
assortment of Hard warp, for sale cheap,
jan 1 CREIGHTON &
NEW UGHT—Nantucket Imperial Can- j
tiles, a new article: said to give light, and !
burn nearly equal to Sperm, at much less price: j
for etfe at WHITE'S, Post-office corner. I
d* 33
V1NG1NIA: At Kuies held in the Clerk's Of
fice of the County Court of Alexandria
County, on the 7th day January, 1V>1>. Lucien
IV)ion, plaintiff against John* Richards, and
Laura his wile, late Laura IV)ton. John B.
IV)ton, Janies Torbert and Man Elizabeth, his
wile, late Mary Elizabeth IV)ton, John S. IV)
ton, Sarah Ann IV)ton. widow, and George
Dallas IV) ton, infant son ol Win. Henry Ley
ton, deceased, J. B. F. Russell,and Cornelia his
yvife. iate Cornelia Peyton, Samuel T. Sawyer,
and Lavu iahis yvite, late Laviiua Peyton, and
Francis Peyton, defendants: In Chancery: The
defendants J. B. F. Russell and Cornelia his w ife,
not having entered their appearance and given
secuiit) according to the act of Assembly and
the lules of this Couit, and it appearing t>\ sa
tisfactory evidence that tliey are not inhabitants
of this Commonwealth:— It is ordered, that the
.said defendants appear heteon the fourth Mon
day in March next and answer the bill of the
plaintiff; and that a copy of this order be toith
with inserted m some newspaper published in
the town of Alexandria, for two months suc
sively, and posted at the front-door of iheCuun
fiOuse of this county. A copv, te>te :
* B. H BERRY. Clerk.
('hr. Neau:, pq. Jan s—
\VIRGINIA.- At Kuies held in the Clerk's
< >lhce oi the Circuit Superior CTourt of Law
and Chancer) of Alexandria County , on the 3 i
day of December, ls-lU, Cliarles AL 1 a) lor and
Franklin Taylor, joint merchants and partners,
under the firm ami name of C. Al. k F. lavior
Complainants, against Joseph H. Lain.our. in
his own light and as Adnunisliatoi id Samuci
B. Larmour, deceased. Robert AL Larmour.
Samuel B. Larmour, J. Al. Houston and Mai)
his wife, late Mary Larmour, John Al. Lar
mour, William Al. Larmour and Jane H. Lar
mour, children and heirs at law ot me iale Sam
uel B. Larmour, deceased, James 11. Reed and
Horatio G. Scott, defendants: In Chancery: —
The defendants, J. Al. Houston and Alary his
yv.le and Horatio G. Scott, not having entered
their appearance and given security accoi ling
to the act of Assembly and the rules ot this;
Court, ana it appealing by satisfactory evidence
that they are not inhabitants of this Common
yveaith,— It isordered. that the said defendants,
appear heie at the rules to he held at the cierks
office ol the >aid Court on the fust Alonda) in
Febiuary next, ai d answer the bill of the plain
tiff*. and that a copy of tiiis order be forthwith
inserted in some newspaper published in the
town of Alexandria, for two months successive
ly, and posted at the front door of the Court
house of this County.
A Copy—Teste, C. F. LLh, C.C.
F. L. Smith. Sol.. dec •>—dm
V7TRGIMA: At Rules heid in the Clerk's Of
fice of the Cncuit Superior Court of Law
and Chancery of Alexandua County, on the
3d ua> oi December. tvfij, William Gregory,
complainant, against Kobett Brockett, \* ihiam
Brockett. John >cott Cunningham, and Eliza
beth his yyi:e, late Elizabeth, Brockett. kdwaid
France, and Arabella his wife, late Arabella
Brockett, defendants. In Chancer): The de
fendants, Robeit J. Bient. John S. ( tinning*
ham, and Elizabeth his yvife, Edward France •
and Arabella his yvife. not having entered
their appeal a nee and given security accord
ing to the act of Assembly and the rules
of this Court, and it appearing bv satisfacto
ry evidence that they are not inhabitants oi
this Commonw ealth.— It is ordered. that the
«aid defendants appear here at the rules, to V*
held in the Clerk's Office of the said couit on
the tir.«.t Monday in February next, and answer
the bill of the plaintiff ami that a copy of thi>
oider be forthwith inserted in some newspaper
published in the toyvn of Alexandria, for two
months successively, and posted at the front
iloor of the Comt-house of this County.
A Copy—'leste, C. F. LEE, C. C.
Kinzer. Sol. dec 5—-2m
xtatioxal loan ki nd LIFE ASM
iN RANCH SOCIETY, of LONDON.—44A
savins bank for the benefit ot the widow ami
orphan.” Empowered by A( t ot Parliament.
Capital .£'>i)0,imM) sterling. 01 $*2,r>oo,000, besides a
Reserve Fund (from surplus nremiums) of about
$1 s:\000. (part of the capita! is invested in the
United States.) T. Lamie Murray. Esq., (ieorire
street, Hanover Square, Chaiririaii ot the Court
of Directors in London.
Umtkd States Board of Local Dirkctors
(Chief officefor America, 71 li atl-A.. A. ) .)
J. Harvev, Khj.I hr m.
John J. Palmer, K>q.
Jonathan < Jooh ue. v,sq.
James Boorman. Ksq.
(ieo. Bare law Ksn.
Muri i mowuumi.
Gorham A. Worth. Esq.
Samuel M. Fox, Esq.
Win. Van Hook. Esq.
C. Edw. Habicht. Esq.
Pamphlet*. Blank conns, lamesot hates,
lasts of Airents, <Scc. &c.» obtained at the C hiet
Office. 74 Wall st.. or from either of the Airents
throughout the l nited States, and British Notth
American Colonies. J. LKAM>hU SI AlvK,
Cen‘1 Airt for the l . S . and B. N. A.( olonies.
JAMKS M( KKN/Jk,
Agent for Alexandria
John Richards, Medical Examiner,
iv 1:1—ly
CG. WKLDMAN & CO., returns thank*
• to their paiions ami friends. 11»r ihe very
iiberal patronage bestowed on them, for the laM
seven years, and heg to assure them that they
are at their \v»*ii known Cheap Store. which ha*
been largeiv extended and tin pished with light
unsurpassed, ami has been filled with iicn am!
magnificent GOODS suitable to all tastes and
purposes, in ttie l)r\ Goods line: an 1 as we are
determined to do all in our power to promote
the interest of all who may intrust themseive*
or orders with us. for goods of all grades, it
must he obvious to all that it is to their advan
ta^eto give us their patronage. We think it
useless to Itemise. a< all kinds suitable for La
dies. Gentlemen, Boys, and Servants wear, may
be found at price* unsurpassed by any house,
or mark* t. for cash, or first class paper. Next
door east ot Win. N. Brown's saddlery, yellow
front. on King-st. [Malboro Gazette will copy.]
oct L>
JOHN 1. KVANS. lias received his I ALIA
SUPPLY OF OOOD& and names in par:
too dozen of CLOTH CAPS, of all kind;: ™
dozen Oil, Silk, and C otton GLAZED ( At S.
2 dozen of fine Otter Caps: 2 dozen extra tine
*eal do : 40 dozen Muskrat do.: 10 dozen Neu
triado: 10 dozen Plush do: :to dozen Brown
California HATS: 10 do. White: in do. Green:
30 do. Black: .'>0 do. Black and White Woo.
Hats: 10 dozen S. W esters: 20 do. Canvassed
Glazed; 20 dozen Ashland Hats: 20 dozen La
braden Seal Caps. r<, ptrro\s
A lar^e assortment of BONNE IS, hlnoUN* *
AND FLOWERS. t .
Also, a large assortment of HA IS of my own
manufacture, that cannot he surpassed tor beau
ty and durability, &c. Country merchants com
ing to town. will find it to their advantage to
g ve me a cad. _" _
17ARTHKNW \kE. CHINA ANDGLASS
lli WARE.—ROUT. It MILLER* has re
ceived per ships American. Georgia, ami bran
coma, his full FALL SUPPUFSof OOODS.
which, with his stock on hand, enables him to
otier a very desirable assortment:
Cut, Pressed, and Plain GLASSW ARE. from
the best works in the country, and hom
auction, will be sold as low as in any oth
er market. •
Window Glass and Putty, Pipes in boxes
Britannia Castors, Tea Sets and I itchers
Gilt, silvered and bronzed Girandoles & Lamps
Tea Trays and Waiters, bvthc sct.doz. or pair
Country* Merchants and families are desired
to give him a call, a* he well »«.ured In*
assortment, prices, and terms mus* ptease.
9th mo 17 _ _
AV DOI LS_1 have this day received a
W beautiful assortment of W ax Dolls, also.
Dol! Heads, and Forms and »y,s
dec 1"> Wholesale and Reta I A arity Sk>re.
i BARRELS of various qualities of Liquors
40 and Cordials, landing from the steamer
Columbia this day, and BURNS,
dec IS eorner of Prince and Fair tax ste.
IMPORTANT— NEW FALL AM) WIN
1 TER DR Y GOODS, AT G.K. WIT MER'S
Sew Store, corner oj King and Pitt streets, op
posite the Marshall House, Alexandria, \a.—
The subscriber has just received another laige
supply of Fall and Winter DRY GOODS, con
sisting in part of —
French ami English Cloths of the most approv
ed makes
Bik Doe Skm and Middlesex Cassimeres
Fancy and Plain ‘ do
Sup. Satin. Silk and Woollen \e.-tmgs
Tweed*. d'Aicolas, Satineits, and Ky. Jeaus
Beaver, Fetting and Pilot Cloths for overcoats
Cravats, Scarfs, Hhdkts.. amt Suspenders
Lambs' wool and Merino Sbirts and Drawers
Cashmeres, Delaines, Alpaccas, Mohair, and
Jenny Lind Lustres, Germania and L\o
nese Cloths
Hungarian, Gala and other Plaid Goods, for
children's wear
Ginghams, Chambnas, and Calicoes, of every
st\ Ic and quality
Sup. Hik Taftetta Silks for dresses, &c.
Terkerii, Cashmere, 1'hibet, Brocha, and Blan
ket long and square Shawls
Em bio. Curtain Musiins, Damasks, &c.
Woollens, fyc— White, scailet, yellow and
green, plain and twilled Flannels: Blankets,
Counteipanes, Kinseys, Wooiien Plaids. Ker
seys, Fulled Cloths, Sheep's Grey do., with va
rious other Goods for servants' wear.
Linens.—Bleached and brown Damask Ta
ble Linens: lo. for Crumb Cloths: Russia, Scotch
and Bud's Eve Diapers: Clashes, Dowlass and
Stair Linens: Table Cloths and 'Table Covers.
('nitons.—Bleached and brown Shirtings: do.
do. Sheetings, fiom 11 to 12-4; Pillow Case
Cottons and Cambrics,Oznaburgs heavy Dunks,
Twills, Baggings, Penitentiary Plaids. Tickings,
Checks, Mariners’ Stripes. ‘Canton Flannels.
Wadding. Batting, Colton Yarns. Cat pet Warp,
Hosiery and Globes, Comforts, &c., &c.
With all other goods usually kept in a Dry
Goods Store, to which he would particular!)
invite the attention of his friends and the pub
lic generally. No pains will be snared to please
all who mav call. Having a large stock of
Goods, weiT selected, and bought on the best
teims, he Reis satisfied that he can and will
>ei! a< low as an\ other establishment in the
town or District. G. K. WITMER.
N. B. 500 dozen Yarn Socks wanted,
oct 9
VIEW GROCERY STORE.-/?. S. lJOUG
i\ las has taken the three-story Brick
Store on King s’reet, next adjoining George
While's Auction Store, where he is receiving a
full anti geneial stock of GROCERIES, LI
QUORS. WISES, fyc He enumerates in pari:
jo birds N. 0 . P K., and Muscovado Sugar*
::2 bags Rio, Laguaira, and Java Coftee
JO bbis Trinidad Molasses
12 half che>ts G. 1\, Y. H., and Oolong Black
Teas
■10 whole and half boxes Bunch Raisins
;50 bbls Otd Rye Whiskey
0 “ very superior do.
10 boxes Mould Candles
HI “ Yellow Soap
20 New York Cream Cheese
10 44 English Dairy ^ do
5 quarter ca>ks S. M. Wine
lOfto lbs A. A. family Loaf Sugar
1000 4- Crushed and Pulverized Sugar
10 boxes Starch
5 bbk American Brandy
5 •* do (jin
5 44 assorted Coi dials
4- Newark Cider
5 u Cider Vinegar
Sugar House S\rup, Ground Pepper. Ground
and Race Ginger, Bass Grain Pepper. &c.
dec 15
A SHBY & HERBERT have just received
A from New York, Mazarine Blue. Claret,
and Moroon French Merinoes; diess Silks;
Black Silk Velvet for Lames Sacks or \ isettes;
Paity or Evening Dre.-ses; \ civet Neck Rib
bons and Cull? to match, latest style : Afexnn
drt'b Kid Gloves, ladies' and mens', colored and
white, all sizes: Fleeced Silk, Cashmere, W ool
en, Fiench Buck. Lined Kid, (a superior ariicle
for the season) and Lisle Chamois, a new arti
cle : Super French Furniture Chintz; Opera
Hoods: Zephyr Woorsted Comforts and Scarfs:
Ladies' Cotton, Silk, and Merino Ve**ts: Mens'
heavy Woolen Shirts and Draws: Irish Linen;
Bleached Cotton- and Sheetings; Superior Bed
and Servant Blanket-: Figured and solid colors
French Mouslains. and Linen Cambric Hand
kerchiefs. from S cts to $10. all of which they
pledge themselves to sell as low as the same
hi tides can be had in any market in the l nion.
They keep constantly on hand a large supply
of icady made Shirts, manufactured at home,
latest sides, and wairanted to tit. "i heir
friend* and purchasers generally are most re
spectfully solicited to call, as they are deter
mined still, to merit the libera! patronage with
which they have been favored. dec 15
rp() THE LADIES. —uibins well known
1 and popular Perfumes, celebrated for their
delicate and la-ting odois ; also. Cologne. Bay
Rum. Perfume Bags. Powder Put! Boxes, Liquid
Rouge, Gobi Ink, Tooth Powders, various
kinds; Floating. Sand, Biown Windsor. Al
mond and other Soaps; lodet Powder, China
Vases. Motto Seals Steel Beads, Purse Silks,
Ivors Tablets, Gold Pens. Gold Pen'll Lases,
Card Cases Work Boxes. Writing Desks, Fan
C} Glass Boxes, Poit Monaies, Silk and other
Purses; Hair. Tooth. Nail and other Brushes:
Tucking, Side, Dressing and other Combs;
Shakers Swifts for winding yarn, cotton, &c.,
a useful article; Kid Elastics, Oiled Siik, Silver
Thimbles, Toilet Glasses. Lows’ Pomatum, Hair
Braids and Curies, very handsome: Fancy Pin
cushions. Visiting Cards, Note Paper, Court
Plaster. Coral Necklaces, Belt Buckles and
Slides, Gilt and Steel Buttons, Jenny Lind
Braids, Gimps. Fringes. &r„ received and for
sale at H. B WHITTINGTON & CO'S
(|oc i2 Cheap Fancy Store.
OAT A GON1 A W GUANO.—500 BAGS
I* Patagonian Guano, in store and tor sale by
the undersigned. The quality of this Guano is
very supeiior, and we give below a copy of the
analysis of it. made by Benjamin Hallowell,
E-q.’, of the Alexandria Boarding School.
After di\ ing at ‘21J Fahrenheit, gave the fol
lowing result:—Organic matter containing Am
monuTalreadv formed, amt that capable of be
ing formed during the spontaneous decomposi
tion of Azotized organic matter, as well as the
more permanent
Saits of Ammonia.30.20 per cent.
Phosphate of Magnesia.30.00
Phosphate of L:me...4k
L’rne and Carbonate of Lime..27.3S “ u
Silica. S.bO •• “
100 00
THOMAS & DYER,
dec 7 Jannev's Wharf.
WHITE (JRAMTK DINNER SETS.
.1 ust received a package of White (Gra
nite Dinner sets, a very nice article, which with
tho^e on hand, make mv assortment very com
plete. Those in want will do uell to ~ive me
a call. a< we are always willine to show the
Hoods whether we make a sale or not
12 mo 1*2 R. H. MILLER.
ll/ST IN SEASON—BLANKETS! BLANK
*1 RTS!!—Now in store a Jarre assortment
of those superior American Premium Bed
Blanket*. 10-4. 11-4, 1*2-4 and 13 4 of quality
not to be surpassed. 500 quarters Servants
Blankets, all qualities and sizes, for sale low by
dec 17 CJVL & F. TAYLOR.
OIL CARPET.—1 have for sale several
pieces of Oil Carpet, which will be sold
low, to close sales.
dec 31 Om. WmTE.
INDIA CHINA.—Just received India China
Cov’d. Dishes: Sauce Tureens. &c.: on hand
India China Pinner Setts, of any size: for sale
low, hv [dec 24]_R H- MILLER.
FEED.—Oats, Corn, Sbip-Stufl. Shorts, and
Oat Straw, for sa'e at WHITE’S,
d*; i Peet-Office Corner.
I^LEMING & DOUGLASS have in store anil
otter sale:
hO hags Rio. Old VVhite and Java Coffee
12 hhds. Prime P. R.. N. O. and Cuba Sugars
16 packages N. Y. refined Sugar
40 bids. Prime New Orleans and Muscovado
Mo'asses
50 half chests prime Gunpowder, Young
H>son ami Black Tea
50 whole, half and quarter boxes best New
Buch Raisins
600 lbs. Zante Currants
2 boxes Genoa Cition
20 boxes Sperm and Adamantine Candles
6 tierces prime Rice
S 'I ubs do Goshen Butter
25 boxes do Eastern Cheese
20 butts very superior Cavaudish Tobacco
10 boxes 5's and 8*s do
6 qr. and half qr. casks very superior L. P.
Madeira Wine
2 qr. do Pale Sherry do
s qr. do Pure Port do
12 qr. and half qr. do Sicily Madeiia do
5 “ do Sweet Malaga do
3 “ « do Teneriffe do
10 baskets Champagne Wine dec 12
YX/'HAT a .splendid oppoitumty is now offer
VV ed to all who are desirous of making
presents on the approaching Christinas ? and as
“piocrastiaation is the thief of time,*’ \ouhad
better call eaily or yon may fail to get a look
at the tine assortment of GOODS which are
now ottered, among which me. handsome Rose
Wood Writing Desks: Work Boxes: Paper
Mache Port Folios; Port Monais; Steel Pur
ses: Redicules; Work Baskets: Gold and Silver
1 tumbles; Ear and Finger Rings; Breastpins;
Gold Pen and Pencil cases, Medallions: Ladies
Companions; Mantle Ornaments; Cologne Bot
tles: Wax Dolls, heads and Forms: China Cups
and Saucers; and a great variety of other arti
cles yyhich have been selected expressly for
Christinas Presents, at C. C. BERRY'S
Variety Store.
It is needless for us to say. that our goods are
cheap, tor we have already established the
name of the Cheap Variety Store, and would
say 10 all persons in want of articles to give
me a call, and they will learn that it had justly
acquired the name of the Cheap Store.
dec 21 _ _
1 HHDS. prime P. R. N. O. & Cuba Sugars.
1*J 15 hhds Sugar House and Cuba Mo!asses
20 boxes family Loaf Sugar
35 hbls Crushed and Pulverized do
r»o bags Green and Old White Coffees
15 half chests sup. Gunpowder Tea
50 boxes prime Cheese
25 do best bunch Raisins
100 do $x 10 Window Glass
25 do extra sup. Cavendish Tobacco
25 do do do 5's Lump do
15 casks sup. Old Madeiia \\ me
23 do do do Pale& Brown Sherry do
10 do do do Lisbon do
10 do do do Port do
25 do Sweet Malaga and Muscatel do
15 hbls. Cinnamon and Peppermint Cor
dial, this day receiving and in store lor sale loyv
hv [dec'll] McVFIGH. BRO & CO.
A RTICLES FOR THE SEASON —Essence
A Lemon, Vanilla and Cinnamon, Anise,
Coriander and Caraway Seed, White and Black
Pepper. Mace. Cloves, Cinnamon, Ginger, Mus
tard and Allspice, whole and ground; Nutmegs,
best Salad Oil: Oil of Lemon. Oil of Cinnamon,
Super Carbonate of Soda. Sal JEratus. Cooper's
Refined Isinglass, Russian Isinglass, Sage,
Thwne. Fine Rose Water, Preston’s Pure Con
rentrated Extract of Lemon, Vanilla Beans.
African Ginger, Carrageen, Soda Sal /Eratus,
Cream of Tartar. Bermuda Arrow Root, Tar
taric Acid.&c. All fresh and superior and for
sale bv J. R. PIER POINT,
dec 20 S. E. corner of King and Wash-sts.
CCOFFEE, SUGAR &r
j 200 bags R.o, Laguyra, Java and Marica
bo Coffee
50 boxes Levering’s No. l Loaf Sugar
20 bbls Crashed and Pulverized do do
15 hhds. P. R. and N. O. Sugar
25 do and tierces Molasses
5 casks Sugar House Syrup
00 boxes and half boxes Tea, part extra,
now landing and for sale bv
s:SHINN & SON.
dec 13—tf Janney’s wharf.
CORN SHELLERS. —A large stock on hand,
some new pattern*, tor sale bv
WM STABLER k BRO . Fairfax-st.
Spades, Shovels, Forks, Axes, ke.. of best
quality, just received, and for sale as above.
12 mo 14th
FRENCH CHINA.—Just received a further
supply of handsome French China. Can
dlesticks, gilt and plain Fancy Coflees, very
cheap, Vases, Tea Sets, &c.. oh hand at low
prices.
ii mo 15th R H. MILLER.
Butter and lard.—
20 Kegs Butter
10 Kegs Lard
1000 lbs. Hams, received and for sale bv
dec 15 R. S DOUGLAS.
NOW fS WINTER MADE GLORIOUS
SUMMER, bv the warm and extraordina
ry cheap CLOTHING, sold at
A. LAMMONDS,
dec 17 Clothing and Variety Store.
Raisins and oranges— 30 boxes
Bunch Raisins: 6 bbls. Sweet Jamacia Or
anges. landing fiom steamboat Columbia, and
for sale by S. SHINN k SON.
dec 25 Janney’s Wharf.
QALT — IOOO sacks FINE SALT, Factoiy
O tilled, 500 sacks G. A. SALT, in store,
in good order, tor sale bv
THOMAS & DYER.
dec. 14 Janney’s Wharf.
RAISINS, whole, halves, and quaiter boxes:
, also Cranberries, Figs. Lemons and Citron,
received per steamer Columhia. and for sale bv
THOMAS BURNS, *
dec 20 comer of Prince and Fairfax sts.
LOOK HERE B’HOYSwhat an opportunity
to get a cheap pair of Skates: they will he
sold without regard to cosf, at
dec 2$ C. C. BERRY’S.
CHAMPAGNE WINE, in quart ami pint
bottles, of very superior quality, for sale by
THOMAS BURNS,
dec 19 corner of Prince and Fairfax sts.
LRS. SHOULDERS AND SIDES
OF OLD BACON, for sale low. bv
THOMAS BURNS,
jan S cornerof Prince and Fairfax sts.
inn HAGS ASN'KIIU' J>nui —
ll/ll 2 hhls ALUM, just received and for
dec^7 FLEMING A DOUGLASS.
nnnn GALLONS OF PURE CIDER
/wUUU VINEGAR, for sale bv
THOM A J? BURNS.
jan 9 corner of Prince and Fairfax «ts.
CANDLES— 50 boxes No. 1. Maryland;
Candles. 20 boxes No. 1. Adamantine Can* *
dies, for sale bv T. M. McCORMICk & CO.,
jan l ' Theatre Buildinz. ]
EMPTY whiskey HOGSHEADS, for sale
by THOMAS BURNS, corner of
jan *7 Prince and Fairfax-sts
h X BBLS. fine old Rve Whiskey, for sale
by THOM A AS BURNS, corner of
jan 7 ’ Prince and Fairfax-sts.
FAMILY FLOUR—Fairfax Family Flour,
of very superior qualitv. and eqaul to any,
for sale bv [dec 21] CAZENOVE & CO.
On BBLS., prime new crop N. 0. MOLAS
£\J SES, landme th;« dav and for <ale by
dec 27 FLEMING & DOUGLASS.
GLASS TUMBLERS — 6 cases, just receiv
ed and for sale low by
dec 12 GEORGE WHITE.
LOOK AT THIS!—What a splendid oppor
tunity to make an immense and princel}
fortune!—The subscriber, proprietor of the
land and water rights for two or three thousand
feet on the left and adjoining the Alexandria
Canal property at its terminus in the river Poto
mac. respectfully informs the public that he will
lease the same for twenty years or more to a re
sponsible individual or company, who will make
the necessary improvements or fixtures for the
trade to he done at the place. The Alexandria
Canal, which is a continuation of the Chesa
peake and Ohio Canal, runs along its entire
length from North to South, directly in its rear,
until its reaches the large ami commodious ba
sin designed to receive the immense fleet of
boats that will be engaged on these public
works. This basin is elevated thirty-six feet
above the river Potomac, aflbrdmg ample water
power for any purposes that may bereuuired.—
The Locks, four in number, intersect this basin
running east to the river, ami constitutes within
a few feet the southern boundary of the property,
and separates the county from'the corporation
of Alexandria. The subscriber's land embraces
from eight to ten squares, as laid off by t ie cor
poration. and his water-rights cover a space of
thirty acres, more or less—an important con
sideration connected with the coal and other
trade, as two ranges of wharves running along
its front can he made, one on the inside where
a depth of twelve or fourteen feet water can be
bad m thirty or forty steps from the shore, and
theother on tfie outside along ine cnannei. wnere
the water is thirty-six feet deep, forming be
tween the two wharves a basin or smooth sur
face of water two thousand feet long and three
hundred feet wide, protected by individual right,
and capable of holding several score of coal or
produce boats at one time, while on the outside
of the outer wharf schooners, brigs and ships,
of the largest si/e. can load with ease and secu
rity. The Alexandria Custom-house. Post-of
fice, and Market-house are located on streets
running through the premises, and in addition
toother advantages, it is m the county, and con
sequently free from corporate taxation.
In order to form some conception of the vast a
mount of business that will he done on the canal
when completed to Cumberland, and as a mat
ter of course the great demand there will be for
wharves and shipping accommodation, the pub
lic is reminded that the largest steamboats as
cend the Ohio and Monongalia rivers to Brow ns
ville. from which idace to Cumberland there is
only 70 miles of land portage or waggoning,
over one of the best roads in the power of the
general government to make in that section of
country. A large amount of tonnage will be
received from that source. 1 h** Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, when completed to Wheeling,
will he an important feeler. Our good old
State, having happily secured the interest of
this important work, three hundred square miles
of coal and iron lands, of a superior kind, esti
mated to contain 100.000 tons of coni per acre,
and within its limits V237.0G0.0U0 tons of iron |
ore. without penetrating below the level of the
potomac river. Besides, limestone, hydraulic
lime and fire-clay, granite, marble, lumber, and
all the varied products of the rich and flourish
ing valley of the Potomac and Shenandoah, to
obtain which immense treasure the Canal has
been made at a cost of thirteen or fourteen mil
lions of dollars. Surely the land and water
rights adjoining the outlet of such a place must
he of immense value, and the shrewd and saga
cious and enterprising capitalist, will at once
perceive its advantages and secure it immediate
ly. 1 will lease this property'as abo\e. in order
to have it unproved, at a price far below its val
ue. The title which the subscriber can convey
is unquestionable, for proof of which applica
tion may be made to F. L. Smith, Esq. hor
further particulars please address
MOSES HEPBURN,
feb }—wtf Alexandria, Va.
VALUABLE HilU'hKl I fUK MALE
SANl) KENT.—-That desirable House on
ion .street, opposite the Market, three .'lo
ries, with extensive back buildings, (lire proof)
running back half the square, with a laige cis
tern and yard, large Ice House, Green House
73 feet long, Bowling Ailies, a large Restaurat
in the basement, laige Store Room in front of
the Market, and large and elegant parlors, with
fiont and back balconies, with twenty odd other
rooms, most eligible for a Public House: brick
Stable auu Carriage House. Indeed, this is an
excellent chance for a speculation, as this pro
perty in a few years will he worth twice the
money asked for it now; in the meantime, it
w ill he rented low to a good tenant.
Adjoining this is a vacant Lot, ol some IS
feet, on which an addition or another building
could be built, fronting the market.
For Sale—A Lot of Ground fronting three
streets, 21U feet on each, making 20 or 30 build
ing lots, in the neighborhood of the Factory.
It will he sold in lots or all logether.
Jlifzeon Hull for Stile. 4 miles of Alexandria
and ‘.Atom Washington City—A very desirable
place lor one having business in those places,
containing >3 acres, under a rapid state- of im
prove ment. lies beautifully for meadows, and a
large market garden, in vvhich is now planted
for the spring 10,000 early yorks. lettuce, kale,
onions, strawberries, asparagus, &c.
rv The improvements are all new, tastily
built and commodious, barn &c.: a well
he most delightful water, and remarkabl)
healthy situation; some 30 acres in wood. The
house is near a beautiful and much travelled
country road, as well as a turnpike to either of
the above cities. The land has been conside
rably improved by the application of lime, ash
es and guano, a portion now being in clover.—
Indeed this is sani to he a desirable place by all
those who have seen it in passing the road.
City proL*eitv in part would be taken.
a For'Rent.—A desirable large two Story
BRICK, a few doors from the market
hou't*. on Ro>al street, with large yard extend
ing back to Sharp-Shin alley, south of the mar
ket. Tins is an excellent stand for business.
A large gla-s front and other fashionable alte
rations and repairs will he made for a good ten
ant It would make an excellent dry goods or
clothing store. The dwelling is ample and
convenient. RICHARD B. LLO\ D.
nov 13 —2a w t f
NTHICK.—Commissioner’s Office, Alex
andria, Dec. 17. IS 10.—Warner Briscoe,
et ux. et. al, against Jane H. Slacum’s heirs.—
Having been directed by a decree of the ( ircuit
Superior Court of I,aw and Chancery for the
County of Alexandria, made at November term
IhsI past, to state an account of the assets person- J
alofthe intestate Jane H. Slacum come to the
hands of her administratrix, andot the debts due
by thesaid intestate, and of the disposition made
of the said assets by said administratr.x, and
to give due notice by publication for such time
as I may think reasonable, not exceeding two
weeks, for all persons to present their claims,
properly proved, against said intestate’s estate,
on pain of exclusion, bv a day »o ne limited by
me in such notice. &c. kc. In compliance with
said decree. I now give not'ce tfiat. on Wednes
day, the 30//'/ day of Jnnwiiy, 1*50, at my Of
fice. in theCouit Housebuilding, in the town
of Alexandiia, I will receive said claims: and I
do hereby require ail the creditors of said Jane
H. Slacum. deceased, to present theirclaims,
proved, on or before the said 30th day of Janu
ary; and I do hereby give notice that, in default
of such presentation and proof, they will he ex
cluded as aforesaid. Given under my hand the
day and year above written.
J ' \V. C. YEATON,
Mader Commissioner in Chancery.
P. S. The parties in this cause, and the cred
itor* of Jv.ne H. Slacum, deceased, will please
take notice, that on Thursday, the 31st day of
January, 1*50, at mv Office, in the Court House
building. Alexandria. I ehall commence taking
the accounts ordered in this cause, and shall
continue the same by adjournment, from day
to day, until completed. W. C. V LATON,
Master Commissioner in Chancery,
dee IS—2aw5w ___
URKS ISLAND SALT AFLOAT —The
canto of bne Jtaeka. iuet arrived, and for
ule by [dec W, CAZENOVE k CO.
1SSOLITTION OF CO PARTNERSHIP. -
The Firm of C. M. if F. TAYLOR ha
ving been dissolved this day, the business ol
the concern will he settled up by either of the
undersigned wl.o are respectively authorized t»
use the name of the firm in the settlement of its
affa rs They earnestly request all persons who
are in any wise indebted to the tom. to make
early pavment. as it is desirable that ihe busi
ness should be closed as speed;)* as possible.
CHARI.ES M. TAYLOR.
FRANKLIN TAYLOR.
The undersignei having purchased the entire
mteiest (d C. M. TA YLOR in the Stock of
Dry Goods. of the lalt* firm of C. M. if F. 1A I -
LOR. and associated themselves as a co-part
nership, under the style of F. if At. TAYLOR,
will continue a general DRV GOODS business,
at the store lately occupied by that firm, they
respectfully solicit the patronage of the Citizens
of the town and country.
FRANK!.IX TAYLOR,
jan 10 MARIS TAYLOR. Jr.
A CARD — CHARLES AL~ TAYLOR
having disposed of all his interest in the stock
of GOODS of the late firm of C. M. & F. Ta>
lor. returns his grateful thanks to the citizens
of the town and country for the liberal patron
age and confidence extended to that fiim
through a senes of sears. Ami in retiring from
the concern, he begs leave to solicit from
their palions and others, the extension of simi
lar favors to their successors, F. U M. TAV
LUK, who will continue business at me oi j
stand, where they w ill spare no pains to accom
modate their friends and customers. jail 12
Q EASON ABLE G ROGER IKS,
O Prime New Voik Goshen Dairy )
Shenandoah, Roll and Keg > BUTTER
Extra Glades, selected Dairy )
Holt’s Hulled Buckwheat Flour, in barrels and
Pockets
Ra sins in whole, half anil quarter boxes
Apples, various kinds: Cranberries
/ante Currants, in good order: Fresh Citron
Suit Shell Almond*. Fauna, Maccaroni
Vprinicella, French prepared Mustard
Salad Dressing, Currv Powder
Spices of all kinds, ground ami unground
Sweetmeats, Piekbs. Jellies. Sauces
No I Mackerel. Steam Refined Syrup. Sugars
of ail kinds: Sperm. Adamantine and Moujd
Candles: Sperm ami Whale Oil: Nova Scotia
Potatoes, and almost eveiy other article in the
Grocery line, for sale at
dec IH WHITE'S, Post Office corner.
BARKY’S TRICOPHEROUS. endorsed by
the tirst professional talent in the United
States, its efficacy attested by thousands of
well kniwn citizens, sold at a price which pla
ces it within the reach of every family, recom
mended by journals of the best standing in the
country, and every w here in demand. Bam**
Tricopheroua may be fearlessly pronounced the
best, the cheapest, the most popular preparation
for lestoring ami beautifying the Hair, eiadica
tmg scurf and dandruff, that is now in Use. A
volume of proof of its value accompanies each
bnttie, ami every purchaser adds one more to
the legion of witnesses arrayed in its behalt.
Remember that this beautifier and restorer of
the hair is sold in large bottles at 2'» cents each,
being the same price it is sold at by the maker,
at his office, 137 Broadway, New York, and for
sale at 'A. LAM MON PS
j,m 3 Clothing and Variety Store.
KRISS KR1NGLKS DEPOT.—Mahogany
Bureau*. us« ful ami handsome, China Tea
Setts, Paint Boxes, Building Blocks. Fair Plavs,
Bo>s’ Billiards, Nine Pins, Cups and Bafls.
Domipoes, Cameia Obsctira's, Panorama's,^le
chanical Tools Humming Tops, Spy Glasses,
Ivory Rattles and Whistles, and other goods
suitable for Holidav Presents, for sale at
H. B. WHITTINGTON & CO’S,
dec 22 Agents for Kiiss Kringle.
V] OTICE.— As we ate about to commence a
new year, the subscribers are anxious to
close up the business of tlie old year, and
would lie extremely glad if those petsons who
have borrowed of them, dutiug the vear 1^49,
such articles as Hand Saws, Hatchets, Ham
mers, Screw Drivers and Gimblets. and not re
turned them, would now do so. and start afresh
w ith the year ISoO.
jan t CREIGHTON k McNAlR.
FOR SALE.—The place called VAUCLUSE
situated in Fairfax County, half a mile
from the Theological Seminary, and 3 miles
from Alexandria, and containing about 110
acres. The house is convenient ami in good re
pair. This situation is unsurpassed for health
fulness and is generally esteemed a beautiful
and delightful residence. O. FAIRFAX,
jan 19—entf Ex'r of Thomas Fairfax.
Bargains in7dress GuOds, &c.-The
subscriber will close out his lemaniing
stock of MISTER DRESS GOODS; con
sisting of Embroidered, Printed, and Cashmeres;
Motislaines, Mohair, and Alpacca Lusties, at
cost with inanv other good, at reduced prices —
A call from buvers is solicited,
jan 7 * G K. WITMER
QCPKRIOR FRENCH BRANDY, &c.-Pale
O and Daik Brandy, Eraud, DuranJ and Her
messy Brandies, L. P. Madeira, N. G. M.&
Co., and Old London Dock Port Wines, pur
chased by me, direct fiom the Importer, a high
iy respectable house, and can be recommended
for their purity.
dec 15 R. S DOUGLAS.
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—Rich French
China Coflee (’ups, Motto’s, &c.
Rich French China Candle Slicks
Do do do Vases, all sizes
Do do do Card Baskets
Do do do Ink Stands, and a great
many other articles suitable for Chn«tma« pre
sents. [dec 24] R. II. MILLER.
Cl LOTH ING AT REDUCED PRICES —
j Persons in want of readv-inade Clothing,
will do well to give me a call before purchas
ing. as I am determined to sell my remaining
stork at extremely low prices, in order to clo*e
it out. preparatory to a change in my business
early in the spring, [jan 7] A. LAMMOND.
GREAT BARGAINS.—We will sell our
stock of Fringes, Gimps, Braids. Beltings,
neck Ribbons &c , at reduced prices, in order to
make room for an entire new spring stock.
H. B. WHITTINGTON k CO.
jan 8 Fancy and Variety Store.
NOVA SCOTIA POTATOES—Now dis
chaigmg at Union wharf, the cargo of
British brig Jane, from Cornwallis. N. S., of j
3.000 bushels Blue-Noee POTATOES, un
surpassed in quality and condition. Applv to
dec 13 LAMBERT & McKENZIE. |
PERUVIAN GUANO.—We are expecting
1 per Danish Brig Anna Georgiana. direct
from Peru. 200 to 250 TONS GUANO, for
sale on moderate terms,
dec 22 FOVVLE k CO.
FISH! FISH!!--No. 1 Mackerel, in half
bbls.: No. 3 do, Massachusetts and Hali
fax : North Carolina Shad and Herring; Dry!
Cod Fish: Smoked Herring in boxes, for sale at
jan 11 WHITE’S, Post-Office Corner.
Marseilles cradle covfils a beau
tiful article, and verv cheap, tor sale at
H B WHITTINGTON k CO ’S j
jan t h _Cheap Variety Store.
RAISINS.—150 whole, half and quarter
Boxes Bunch Raisins, just received and
for sale by S SHINN k SON,
dec 13—tf Janney’s Wharf.
GLADES BUTTER, a prime article, for sale
hy THOMAS BURNS,
j:in 1 corner of Prince and Fairfax-sts. I
I? A STERN CHEESE—700 lbs. priireHerST
Id mer Cheese, for sale at
jan 10_WHITE’S, Post Office corner.
PORT WINE —20 dozen bottles genuine, lor j
x sale by I
jan 15 WM. L. POWELL k SON.
M ISCELLAXEOt'S.
AMERICAN LOVE OF ADVENTURE.
AStokm at Sea.—Few there are, of the na
tive-born children of the New World, who aie
not desirous ot visiting the land of their furefati.
j eis. A spirit ot inquiiy exists in the thought,
| and an ambitious daring animates the soul ot
i the true American, which cannot be restricted
i to the limits of a continent. Alter having ex
i ammed, from one and to the other, his ow n
“Land ol tli** torrent and the rock,
The dark blue lak*—the mighty river,
With mountains reared alolt to mock
The lightning'* Ilash, llie thunder’s shock—
Hi> own—his native land lorever!”
he finds him«eif impelled, by a combined feeling
j ol curiosity and adventure, to seek for other
scenes. And w hat so attractive to his mind.
' as the stor ed antiquities of Europe? Amid
I them he can find peichance, spots made memo
latde by their associations w ith his sires: ami
as he examines them his heart will he made to
throb with a new, strange, and uncontrollable
emotion.
If, however, he owes his descent to no
[ feudal lordlmg, with his “gentle” bloody not
| less proud will the American child of a Euro
! pean parent be. in treading on the fields which
i were cultivated and enriched by the toil of his
j own ancts>tral lace.
Prompted by a desire, such as we have al
ready described as being peculiarly Ameiican,
the w riter of this sketch took passage, in Jan
uary, 1S47. on hoard ol one of our Liverpool
packet ships. It was a stormy season of a stor
my year, and yy lien yve were about midwray over
the Atlantic, a wintry hurricane cams tip, such
as has seldom been equaled in fieicenes* and
long continuance. Gradually it cama, on and
on, from the cold North-west, driving our proud
bark before it as a feather on the foaming surge.
And onward moved our hark, as “a thing of lift
seemingly conscious of the responsibility which
attached to her trust, and of the value of an un
sullied reputation. Ere yet the gale had ac
quired an unusual degree of intensity, all gaily
did that gallant craft career. Her white-bo
somed sails w ere rounded w ith a swelling pride
and bravel) to the stern music of the atom she
danced over the billowy waste of Ocean. But
with the increa** of the gale, she had to be dis
mantled; still, bared as she was to the anger of
the elemental strife, she struggled as if for the
preservation of her honor. It was a fearful
sight to look on—that wild, tumultuous sea,
which, “yawned around us like a hell,” and that
>h p, contending with the midnight madness of
the storm, and lighted up the mountain-billows,
in her movements, with strange firee of phos
phorescei.ee.
Night passed ayvay, and morning and mid
way came—and still came the blast of Boreas,
stronget and more wrathful. And then the sun
shone out, as if in mockery, from h<s hall of
clouds, and smiling on the agitated bosom of
the deep, the broken crest of every wave gave
glimpses of the rain bow-signet of (Omnipotence.
Never was scene more beautifully grand, more
terribly sublime—and many were they w ho ac
knowleugeu “a pleading fear” in contemplating
that strange ami Nature-painted picture.
Night came again It was the second mid
night since the commencement of the storm.—
I'he ocean’s tumult was more terrible than it
had Net been,and the counterances of tbe bra
vest began to be shadowed over with despair.
Swollen to their largest dimensions, thebiLows
began to cross each other’s path, and madly
tumble together, from their heaven-piled heights
as if in the very agonv of stufe. Still strug
gling on, our ship Nvas at length overmastered by
the storm. A giant wave, more furious than
an) of its fellow a, took possession of tbe deck, m
and no less than ten of our good mariners
were swept away into the depths! Oh! how
many a tender tie wa« severed by that relentless
wave! how many a fair prospect was blighted!
how man) a blight hope was rendered dim! —
They all bad families and friends who loved
them— a moment, and theyyrere shrouded in
their deep blue grave, from which they nevar
can return till the sea yields up its dead:
There were Nve left, a wreck on the wild seen*
of elemental contention. The daikness of
midnight was around us all the officers of the
ship were gone, and to hope for safety seemed
more than madness!
It were vain to attempt to describe that night.
Ravings of insanity mingled with the deep bass
oi the waters ami the howlingsof the blast.- -
The lady of one of those stalwart men who
were torn away hv that tyrant wave, felt that
in losing her hushaii'1, she had li st her all.—
'I’he thought was too much for her—her intel
lect gave way, ami then, to listen to her wild
cries, widowed and frenzied as she was—it was
indeed pitiable!
When morning came again, the wind was
lulled, and the sea was becoming calm. Our
few remaining seamen applied themselves to
tbe hard task of getting the ship again under
command. They succeeded; and with tbe as
sistance afforded by a neighbor-ship, which ac
ted the good Samaritan in our case, we finally
arrived, without any other accident, at the
port for which we sailed.—Daily Delta.
Desirable property for salk-i
will sell the following very valuable pro
pel ly on accommodating terms, requiring but a
.-mall amount in hand, the remainder being
secured uj»oii the property, viz :
1. A farm containing about 225 acre# it Al
exandria County, Ya, on Four Mile Ron,
about 5 miles from Washington, and 2 frem Al
exandria, and but a very short distanee#rom
the Turnpike between those places. This land
adjoins the Columbian Factory property, urhere
there is a grist Mill. The soif is good, and the
sitnation is in every respect mo-t advantageous.
2. The beautiful residence called Oaiville,
about a mile from Alexandria, and 5 from
Washington City on the Washington Turnpike,
with 16 ecres of land of excellent qualit).
3. Several lots of ground near the upper ba
sin of the Canal.
Inquiry mav be made of Edward SNvann,
Esq., at his office on 5th Street, Washington,
opposite the west wing of the City Hall,
dec 17—eotf R. JOHNSTON.
I.i k M. TAYLOR lake this o{ portumtv or
; • addressing ihemselves to the customer*
of the late firm of C. M. k F. Taylor, and cor
dially mviie them to continue their dealings
and other business relations as though no
change had been made in the house. To the
numerous patrons of the old firm, many of
whom have manifested their preference by a
long series of years of uninterrupted dealing,
F Ta>lor. the remaining partner, now tenders
his kind acknowledgments for the confidence
manifested; they may rest aseured that no ef
fort will be wanting on our part, to make their
intercourse with us as satisfactory as hereto
fore. or to sustain our house as one that is
well adapted to the wants and taste* of this
community. __ jan Irt
J H SULLH'AN, Attorney at Lam.
WILL practice in the Superior and Inferior
Courts of l^aw and Chancery, for the
counties of Alexandria. Fairfax, Fauquier,and
Loudoun. Office, north side of King street,
second door east of Washington street,
jan 10—tf [Piedmont Whig, copy ]_
\rOTlCE—To the Depositors ajid Slodchold
11 enof the Alexandria Savings Institution:
A dividend of four per cent, to depositors, and
mx per cent, to Stock holders has been declared
by this Institution for the pest year, payable at
the counting room of Cazenovt & Co., on and
after the 15th inst. W M. C. YEA TON,
jan 16—3t . ‘ Cashier.
Ci LOSING OUT WINTER DRY GOODS —
y Desiring to reduce our stock to tht lowest
possible amount we wilt sell at greatly reduced
prices. Please give us a call and yoa eaaii
bm'hjpM.. monroe „ h,|„IIO,<
RAlSfNS-188 BOXES AND QUARTER
BOXES, M BUNCH RAISIN^ "•••»**
per brig Andover, from Boston, for
jin 0 LAMBRt** *i acaansia'