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. V • * • VOL. LvT TUESDAY MORNING. MAY 30, 1854. yo- m AUlti'a* 0*utte St VlrfluU AdvertUer, 1’1'BLISHKD DULY BT EDGAR SROWDEM. At Eight Dollars p%r annum, payable half yearly. AltUA^ClRUlte St Virginia Advertiser. (I'OR THE COUNTRY) IS rtBLlSHU*, UKVUMT. ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS, At Kive Dollars per annum, payable iu advance. Tlkms or Advertising.—Advertisements n**t oxcooding one square, inserted three tim»*s fur one dollar. Adver* liseuaeuts oootiuucd after three limes, t°r 60 ceuts a square roR Even insertion inside. or 26 cents oitsldl.— Sixteen lines are counted as a square. Advertisemeuts by the year, at prices t»> agree*! upon, having retereuce to the usual amount ot space they may occupy. m . a Poraonn advertising by the year not to advertise wticW not included iu their regular busiuess, nor to insert in their advertisemeuts any other uauics than their own. ARRA3jtt|5JiKXTS. The Great Southern Mail will close daily at 6 <> - clock, A. M., and arrive daily at 3 o clock. P. M. The Great JSorthem Mad closes daily at l <»• clock, P.M., and arrives daiiy at 7 Jo clock, A. M. The Mails lor the Orange and Alexandria, and Manassas Gap Rail Roads, close daily at ♦» o clock, A. M., and arrive daily at 1 o'clock. l\ M. The VVarrenton Mail closes daily, (Sundays excepted.) at 12 M., and arrives daily, (Sundays excepted.) at 10J A. M. C loses Sundays at t> o - clock, A. M., and arrives at I o'clock. P. M. Mail i'or Washington City only, closes daily fSundays excepted,) at b.J o'clock, A. M„ 1 o'clock, P. M., and 4 o'clock, P. M. lhe Mail closing at 4 o clock. P. M., contains all matter in the office at that time lor the South, to be for warded by the night boat trom W ashington.^ The Middleburg Route Mail closes on Tues day*, 'Thursdays,and Saturdays, at 7 o'clock, A. M., and arrives on Sundays, W ednesdays, and Fridays, at 4 o'clock, P. M. The Leesburg Route Mail closes on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 9 o'clock, P. M., and arrives on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at o'clock. P. M. The Mail tor the Theological Seminary, closes daily, (Sundays excepted.) at 4 o'clock, P. M., and arrives daily, at 4 o'clock, P. M.» (Sundays excepted.) The Occoquan Route Mail closes on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, at 10 o clock, A. M.. and arrive • on Mondays, Wednesdays, and If l i days, at 4 o 4ock. P. M. The Office will be opened daily, (Sundays ex cepted.) from 7-4 o'clock, A. M.. to 7 o clock. P. M., except during the opening and closing ot the principal Mails. On Sundays, the Office will be open from 9 to 10 o’clock, A. M., and from *4 to 4 o'clock. P. M. ap 17—tf T. W. ASHBV, P. M. gw. WASHINGTON -ip** * rAaV\ll ALEXANDRIA,. ■ BOATS.—The following will be the hours ol de parture of the Steamboats LiWOA and GEO. PAGE, until further notice, viz:— Leaves Washington, at •», 7J, 8, 8j. l"!, 11, 11$, 14, 1, A 3, 3$. 44. C$, 6, Cj, and 7 o'clock. Leaves Alexandria, at ♦>$, 7$. 8. 8$, 94. 10$, 11, 11$, 14, 1, 3, 3$, 4J, 5$, »'), OJ, and 7 o'clock. OT OMNIBUSES and CARRIAGES, will always be in attendance, tor the conveyance ot passengers. __ _n»y —~tl WASHINGTON j^gg^aCAND ALEXANDRIA, BOAT'S.—Ksducthis ok Kakb to 5 ck.vts—The C4_ / ’ A’ juir oivauiti o — THOMAS COLLYER, have reduced their Fare to 0 cents, between the two cities, leaving their berth at Daingerfield's w harf at the usual hours. JOB CORSON, my '2'2—tf SL UKDNEY. Captains. . FOR BAL TI MO R K—The if ^SlI'iRK^TKAMKR 4i OSCEOLA* " being in thorough repair, has resumed her regular trips between Washington, Alexandria and Balti mork, leaving Washington, at 7, and Alexan dria at 8 o'clock, regularly on Tuesday wa ning*: returning, leave Baltimore Thursday evenings, at 4 o'clock. She will stop, going ami returning at Leo nardtown, St. Mary’s County, St. Mary's river, j St. Inigoes. Jxinsale, Yeocomico. Westmoreland County, Cone River, and all the usual landings ou the Potomac. FREIGHT and PASSAGE at the usual rates.1 £7*Freight tor Baltimore received on 'l ues day mornings. S. SHINN Ik SON. Agents, *mv H—tf Janney's Wharf. FOR BALTIMORE —The Stka jJg£^£22gQ.UKit MAR YLiND is now running regularly between Alexandria and Baltimore, stopping at the regular landings on the Poto mac. Leaving Alexandria every Monday morning at 7 oclo<k. and Baltimore every Wed nesday evening, at 5 o'clock. FREIGH 1 received in Alexandria, on Sitvrilays, and in Baltimore. on Tuesdays and Wednese/nys. ALL WAY FREIGHT must he paid by the \ Shippers. S. SHINN Ik SON, Agents. mh 18_tf Janney's Wharf. STEAMER COLUMBIA.—This ; <Jj^y^g^lavorite steamer having been put in complete repair, will commence her regular trips between this place and Baltimore, leaving Balti more every Saturday evening, commencing on the 18th instant, and Alexandria, every Wednes day morning, at 7 o'clock, touching at the vari oue landings on the river. For freight, apply to J. J. WHEAT & BROS. GF* AH way freight, must be paid at the time of shipping. feb IB—dtt' Tor mount yernon—twg ?gular days lor the steamer GEO. rASHlSGTON, for Fort Washington, and j Mount Vernon, are Monthly, Wednestlay, and Friday, leaving her berth at Daingerfield's Wharf j at 4Jf o'clock. Fare, Round Trip, 7.*>cts. ap U—tf JOB CORSON, Captain. REGULAR LIN E ** NEW YORK AND n ALEXANDRIA PACKETS* ^SUiL Composed of the following first class Vessels, which leave New York every Saturday, or opener* if necessary: ScWy. Arctic, G. K. Wilson, Master. 44 Hamilton, A. Dayton, 4* Senator, J. Myers, 44 Fairfax, M. (hsborn, 44 Statesman, J. Weeks u Empire, W. Smith, u Arlington, J. Murch, u “ Moutross, H. Lewis. The above were built expressly for this trade, and are commanded by well know’ll and experi enced masters. Shippers by this line will be afforded every possible facility, and freight will be xawvn at the lowest rates. The above vessels wiil sail regularly as adver tised, (full or not full,) and will come through direct. For freight apply to STEPHEN SHINN A SON, Jannoy s Wharf, Alexandria. STURGES, CLEARMAN A CO., *P 31—tl 110 Wall street. New York. » PHILADELPHIA AND * * dim Alexandria Packets, dUL Regular Line to sail positively from earh por t every ueek throughout the season. Five substantial fast sailing vessels, being now engaged in this Line, one of them will sail for Philadelphia, every week without fail. Returning, one of these Packets will leave Phil adelphia, for Alexandria and the District, every Saturday, positively, through the year. Freights lower than by any other conveyance; and no transhipment, the vessels going direct from port to port. For. Freight apply in Philadelphia to LEVI RLWPGR* No. 7t North i «f to STEPHEN SHINN_N, •P **-“dtf Janney't Wharf, Alexandria, Va. MANASSAS GAP RAIL ROAD, SUMMIT OF THE BLUE RIDGE. ! DAILY LISE TO WINCHESTER. THE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT TRAINS are now running daily, (Sun i days excepted,) between Alexandria and tapping j Station, (summit of Blue Ridge.) 70 miles from i Alexandria, connecting by Kemp A 1 ay lor s i daily line of Stages with Winchester, troni l’ied f mont, and with Luruy, via Front Royal, trom ; Wapping. Leave Alexandria, at 7 30 o clock, A. M. Arrive at Linden, at 1° *>5 I»ave Linden, at 11 20 } Arrive at Alexandria, at 3 45 P. M. M. M. WELSH, Superintendent. { mh 2S—tt / 1RKAT SOUTHERN MAIL ROUTE — \JT Twice daily between Washington and the South, via Fredericksburg, Richmond. Peters burg, Va , Weldon and \N ilmington. N. C„ to Charleston, S. C., and Augusta, Geo., being the only route over which the Great Southern Mail is carried. The travelling public is hereby in ! formed that the swift and comfortable Steamers BALTIMORE and I MOUNT VERSON leave the Steamboat wharf, at Washington, dai ly. at A. M. and 9 P. M.. for Aquia (’reek, where a connection is made with the trains oi .. i i »■* i _ • i_\_ A__ me mntmoim. rminu Nsumg* Railroad Company, bv which passengers are conveyed directly on to their respective destina tions. via Richmond. \ a. The following through tickets can be obtained on board : To Fredericksburg. Va. $3 To Junction of Va. Central Railroad 4 62} To Richmond, Va. *» ,r>,) t To Norfolk, Va. « BO To Petersburg. Va. 0 00 i To Weldon, N. C. ~ 00 To Wilmington, N. C. 11 00 Fare on the Potomac River, as follows:— To Alexandria, 23 cts., and baggage 12} cts. for each passenger. To Atarburys $1. Quant ico, Sandy Point. &c.. $1 30. Aquia Creek, $2. Aleals and State Rooms extra. For further information, apply on hoard of the boats, or to GKO. MATTINGLY, Agent, in Washington. Washington, D. C.. mb 23 —tt Office Oramje & Alexandria R. R. ( o., ) Alexandria, Jan. 3, 1S34. S MERCHANDIZE for transportation on this Road will be received daily. (Sundays ex cepted,) between the hours of 8 o'clock, A. Al and 4 P. AL, at the Station, corner ot Duke and Henry sts., under the following regulations: All articles ottered for transportation must be distinctly marked, and each lot accompanied by | a list in duplicate of the number and description of packages to be forwarded, and the name of the : consignee and consignor. Gunpowder will only be forwarded under spe cial arrangement, and must be delivered at the depot, on the mornings of Tuesday, l hursday, and Saturday, by half-past 4 o clock. W. B. BROCfcETT, Agent. MANASSAS GAP RAIL ROAD &5flB To Merchants, und JFortvarding jigents in Jilex- , undrui. ON AND AFTER AIONDAY,Mc 27//> of Sep tember, the following articles only will be received for transportation, loaded on l nion st.,i a i w. iMaictui- R iwfiiifps. Lumber. y» ic . j 7 ' 7 - • (not less than three tons,) Hogsheads oi' Sugar, I Molasses, Bacon, (not less than 1000 lbs. each.) Chartered cars contents unknown. All articles weighing less than 1000 lbs. each, must be deliv ered to the Agent at the Depot, accompanied by a ' duplicate statement specifying the num!>er, des cription, marks, destination. Consignor and Con signee. And if articles weighing less than 100n lbs. each, are fohim! loaded in cars on Union street, they will not l>e forwarded, but stored at the ex-, pense of the Consignor. By order. sep-l_tf M. M. WELSH, Superintendant. TRA NS PORT ATM >N OFFICE, Oraxoe & Alexandria Railroad, } March 29th. 1>'»4. S "VTOTICE.— ON AND AFTER THIS DA TE, N Plaster and Coal found loaded in House Cars ot this Company, will not be forwarded. Gondola Cars will be furnished for that pur pose. [mh 29] W. B. BROCK ETT, Agent. j FIRE INSURANCE NOTICES. SOUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE CO. Alexandria. Va. Board of Directors. H. W. Thomas; President. W. 1>. Massey. Treasurer. Chas E. Stuart, Edward Sangster, S. S. Masters. Christopher Neale. Sholto T. Stuart, Basil Brawner. W. T. Harper. Henry Pruyne, Henry Shackelford: 1. I* Hill. THIS COMPANY will make Insurance either on the cash or mutual plan, and for periods j ol three years, or less, under any one policy. Applications for Insurances will be received at the office of the Company, on Washington street. , in rear of Dr. Stabler s Drug Store. j Office hours from S to 12 A. M., and from 1} to f> P M JAMES T. CLOSE, j my 23—tf _Secretary. | f 11H E FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF 1 ALEXANDRIA, continues to insure against Fire, generally, in Town and Country, as hereto fore, on the most reasonable terms. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Anthony P. Govkk. President William Fowle, Thomas Keith, Dwight Metcalf, William H. Fowle, Hugh Smith John H. Brent, William Gregory, John B. Daingertield, Robert Jamieson, Edward S. Hough. Hugh C. Smith, Office hours from 9 to 1$. and from 2$ to 3$ o'clock. C. W. WATTLES, Secretary, i Office on King street, near St. Asaph. nov IQ—dly___ _; T YOTOMAC INSURANCE COMPANY OF I I " . . . »- nn l » I ALriAAiinwa Samiel Millkr, President. I>1 RECTORS. Wm. N. McVeigh, J F. Pyer^ G. P. Fowle, Lewis McKenzie, j A. English, Thomas Pavy. This Company is prepared to recei\e offers lor Insurance. Office in the Exchange Block. King between Pitt and Koval streets. dec $—tf JOSEPH EACHES. Secretary. UMBER YAR1X—The"subscriber having rented the yard, recently occupied by Messrs. James tireenfc Son, between Duke and W elle streets, has. and will keep on band a general as sortment of the different kinds of LLMBKR, wz. ; Eastern White Pine, Spruce and Hemlock, differ ent kinds of Susquehanna, Kastern > here, an Carolina Scantling atid Boards, well seasoned, i Also, Shingles, Laths, Nails, Lime. Plaister, fe ; ment, and all other articles found in Lumber I Yards. Persons wishing a good article, will fine, it to their interest to give me a call before pur chasing elsewhere. •._a oct 7—dtf JOSEPH MASTERS. HERMOMETER CHURNS, S ioten sorted sizes, from 3 tq 16 ^alloqs> just re ceived and for sale by R. S. HUCK, ap 27 Fairfax street. BUSINESS CARDS. 1) F. COSBV,having settled in Alexandria, )9 with his family, tenders his services as a DENTAL SUROEON, to the ladies and gentle men thereof. Hating an experience in his profession du ring twenty years past, he feels confident that lie can. and will give entire satisfaction to all, who may favor him with a call. He very re spectfully solicits a trial, being as>ured that none will go away dissatisfied and disappointed. Charges moderate in all cases. The highest professional references can be given at bis office, on l’itt, between Cameron and Emg jtreets near the Marshall House, my 18—dtf JOHN W. HI KKK. ARTlll'R HfcHBKRT. 1 JUUKE Sc HERBERT, Exchange and Real Estate Brokers, corner of Prince and Water streets, (opposite Bank ot the Old Dominion,) Alexandria, Va., will give prompt attention to all business in their line, such as buying and sell ing Stocks, Bills, Promissory Notes, Foreign and Domestic Exchange, Cold and Sil\er, Negotiating Loans, &c., &c. Market rates paid for Land War rants. Remittances promptly made at the lowest pos sible rates. Real Estate bought and sold on Commission. We have now valuable Real Estate lor sale in different sections ot the City, which ofier great inducements to Capitalists. Io persons either wishing to buv or sell Real Estate, we respect fully oiler our services. jy 1—tl 6KOB6X KEPIIAHT. ULAM W. BARKER. KEPHART & BARKER, wholesale and re tail Lumber Merchants, near the Fish. Wharf, Alexandria, Ya. Dealers in Nails, Plan ter, Lime, and Cement. They keep constantly on ! hand every variety of well seasoned Susquehanna,! White Pine, Spruce, and Carolina Lumber, Shin-j gles, Laths, &c., and most respectfully invite pur- ■ chasers to give them a call before purchasing , elsewhere, as they tcol confident, with their large ! stocks, and the prices which they are selling at, j they cannot fail to please. A large warehouse is attached to our Counting | Room, capable of storing a large amount ol j goods, w hich we are prepared to receive at the ; usual rates. jy *0—1 y | JOHN C. CLARK. Practical Clock and j Watch Maker. King street, two doors west of Pitt, oilers for sale a line assortment of Gold and Silver WATCHES 8 day and 30 hour CLOCKS Silver Spoons. Butter Knives, and {•orks, war ranted genuine Gold Pens and Pencils; Breastpins Ear-Kings: Gold and Silver Spectacles Gold Medallions; Watch Keys, &c., with a great variety of other articles, which he will sell on as reasonable terms as they can be purchased elsewhere. I'?'" Personal attention will he given to repair- j ing and cleaning watches. roh 15 STEPHEN SHINN & SON, Grocers, Com- j mission and Forwarding Merchants, Jan ney's Wharf. Liberal advances made on Con- ! signments, and particular attention given to the sale of Country Produce. tnr Rptrulnr Lines New York and Phil adelphia Packets. All goods entrusted to their 1 care will be forwarded with promptness and des patch, and at lowest rat«*s. nih 18—l v MK L D R l L) G E, General Commission # Merchant. and Agents lor Boston Pack ets. I n ion W hart, Alexandria. ID* WHEAT. CORN, and FLOUR, bought at i*M market price. Has lor sale, NORTHERN and POTO MAC' FISH. PLAISTER. SALT and GUANO, my 18—tf C1 C. BRADLEY, Cabinet, Chair, and Sofa j% Manufacturer, corner of King and Alfred streets, Alexandria, Va., has constantly on hand, j and offers to the public, an excellent assortment of Cabinet Ware. Sofas,and Chairs,of every variety, and on the lowest teirns, which, tor dura- i bilitv and finish, cannot be surpassed, m'h 4— l v J. NEWTON HARPER. NATHANIEL BOl'SH. HARPER & BOl'SH, SHIP CHAM) HE US, GROCERS, AND COUNTRY PRODUC E MERCHANTS, DEALERS IN TEAS, WINES, BRANDIES. AND (TWICE FAMILY GROCERIES. Kino Street Dock, mb 7—lv T. M. MCOKMICK, ) , CARD i T. T. HILL, L. M. M COKMICK, ) *’ ’ ( J. M. SIMMS. T. M. McCORMICK, Ik CO, WHOLESALE AMI RETAIL GROCERS. PRODUCE. AND GENERAL ! COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Theatre Building. Alexandria. \ a. leh IN—ly 1) K HAKI) L. ( ARNE, Jr, dealer in Hard ^ ware. Cutlery, Hollow-Ware. Ike., See., south east corner King and Fairfax streets, Alexandria, Ya , has just receixed his Fall supply, and invites the inspection of the public. sep 22—tt MEYKNBURG Ik BRO S, wholesale and re tail dealers in Foreign and Domestic, Dry. Fancy, and ATillinery Goods, King, between Pitt and St. Asaph sts, opposite the Insurance office, dec 20—tf _ G1 KEEN. SUTTLE & CO.. Produce Com 1 mission Merchants, and Grocers. Alexan dria. Ya. MTA11 orders will receive prompt attention, feb 18—tf _ ClIAS. HOWARD. ALFRED POOR UOWARD & POOR. General Commission Merchants, Daingerfield s W hart, Alexan dria. Ya. mill‘d—tt geo. H. ROBINSON. THOMAS E. PAYNE. KOBINSON Sc PAYNE, Grocers, Commission, j f and Forwarding Merchants, Prince Street Wharf, Alexandria. Ya. bet 8—tt A LEXANDR1A BREWERY.—Porter and Ale of the best quality can be had at this establishment, in casks or bottles, at all times, uov In—tl JOHN A. ROACH. GEORGE WASHINGTON. 1JOACH Ik WASHINGTON, Grocers, Com mission, and Forwarding Merchants, Union street, north of King, Alexandria, Ya. sop* I-TI T AMES YANSANT. adjoining the Marshall House, Alexandria, Ya., keeps constantly on hard an extensive assortment ot Saddlery, 11 links. Harness. &e. seP s 1y H. HOOFF, Flour, G rain, and Grocery | 9 Merchant, Green's W hart*, opposite the Locomotive and Car works ot Messrs. Smith & Perkins, Alexandria, Ya. ap 1—wtt GKO. BRTA5. S. R. ADAMS. D. S. GRKGORT. 1>RYAX, ADAMS & CO., Alexandria, Ya.. y wholesale and retail dealers in Foreign a.,d Domestic Dry-Goods. ap 0—tf MARTIN MADDOX, successor to S. J. San ders. Proprietor oi the City Hotel, corner Royal and Camron streets, Alexandria, Ya. jan 3—1| DiTin nrMB. j. k. Marshall. h.c. ward. HUME, MARSHALL & WARD, Grocers, Commission, and Forwarding Mechants King street, near the Railroad. ap 21—tf JP. CLARKE, dealer in Paper Hangings, # Shades, and Fixtures, Curtain Hangings, and Venitian Blinds, King street, Alexandria, Ya. jy 14—dtl . - ■ _ HOWARD, General Commission and Forwarding Merchant, Prince, street f, Alexandria, Va.*P gS FA. MARBURY, Commission Merchant # and wholesale dealer in Foreign and Do* mestic Lienors, Fowle s Wharf . mh 18 tf Busunass cards._ ISAAC ENTWISLK. WM. S. MOORE. 171 NTWISLE k MOORE, Union Street, Alex j andria, Machinists and Black-Smiths, are prepared to do all work in their line, at reasonable ju ices, and with despatch. Having made arrangements with Messrs Smith k Perkins, tor the use of their extensive assort ment of Mill-Gearing Patterns, they are prepared to till all orders for Mill-Gearing, and Work con nected therewith, promptly, and at the lowest rates. List of patterns forwarded, when requested, by mail. oct 20—dly J. L>. CORSE. EDWARD S.NOWDHN. W. D. CORSE. C10RSE, SNOWDEN, k CORSE, Exchange j Bankers. No. 1. Exchange Block, are prepared todeal in EXCHANGE PROMISSORY NOTES, TIME BILLS. CERTIFICATES OF DEPO SIT, LETTERS OF CREDIT, BANK NOTES, and COIN, and to deal generally in STOCKS and other PUBLIC SECURITIES. ^COL LECTIONS will be made in this city, and all parts of the United States, and the proceeds , promptly remitted to any designated point. REAL ESTATE bought and sold on Com mission. All business entrusted to our rare will receive prompt attention. jan lo—ly VIRGINIA LOCOMOTIVE AX I> CAR WORKS, A'lj&AAAUntAl » SMITH & PERKINS, Proprietors, MANTFArrCRK LOCOMOTIVE ENGINES, STATIONARY ENGINES AND BOILERS, CHILLED CAR WHEELS AND AXLES. GP^ Having lately erected a large and coinmo- j dious FOUNDRY, they are prepared to make every description ot' CASTINGS, that may he required, of a superior quality and at moderate prices. feb 1<>—l y 1IT M N. 'TIFFEY—Sihokon Dentist, hav ing located himself permanently in Alex andria, avails himself of this opportunity oj ■ informing the citizens ot the town and adjoining , country, that he is prepared to execute all opera tions pertaining to his profession. He Hatters himself, alter some experience in the profession, ; that he is able to give satisfaction to all those who may favor him with their patronage. He solicits those who may he in want ot his j sen ices to give him a call. By permission, refer ence is made to the following gentlemen, both oi the Medical and Dental profession. Dr. M. A. Blankman, Fredericksburg, \ a. •* Thomas L. Hunter, King George, Ya. “ J. N. Burnett, Kintr George, Ya. t; Thomas Garnett, Westmoreland, Ya. Rev. Wm. Friend, Port Royal, \ a. Col. E. T. Tayloe, King George, \ a. W. R. Mason, esq., King George, \ a. Mr. John T. Rice, Westmoreland, Ya. (’has. E. Baker, Westmoreland, Ya. Office, on King street, opposite the Marshall House. oct ,s ly rpo THE CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA, J YA—1 would respectfully inform the citi zens of Alexandria, that 1 have moved to this City, to carry on my business as a CARPEN TER and BUILDER, and am now prepared to execute all orders in that line. All work en trusted to me, shall meet with strict attention and on reasonable terms. All kinds ot fenceing done at shortest notice. Shop on King, between Patrick and llenry streets, jy 13—dly ALBERT H. BUADT. j A CARD.—The subscriber respectfully in forms the public that lie has taken the | house lately occupied by Mr. Jos. C. Carson, and has opened a HESTJUjRJIJS 1\ w here may he had at all times the delicacies ol the season. My Bar, also, is stocked with the choicest T 1/ 11 V \ P C ...l.:. .1. T nmnoro/l tnrni-.li Iv 'it*:*! itivii * uni | t .. desired. Dinners and suppers prepared at short not ice. A L EX A N DER MuG(>N EG A L. oct Id—tl ALEXANDRIA STEAM SAW-MILLS, Corner of Union and Gibbon streets. \\^ K have constantly on hand, and tor sale. y f a large supply ot \I HI 1 Land \ EL LOIN PINE TIMBER, and Eastern Shore WHITE OAK. EjT Orders for LUMBER SAWED to sizes, tilled with despatch, and upon reasonable terms, aug •>;>—dtl SMI 1 H &c IN A 1 l LES. K. EVERETT. TEACHER OF VO x> # CAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MU : s7U, turner of Trave and Royal streets, gi\es les sons on the Piano, tor $12 quarter, at his lecture room; $lf>p quarter, at the residence of the pu pil. LESSONS IN VOCAL MUSIC given upon the most favorable terms. ap —d»‘.m 0 L. GORDON. FENDALL MARBURY. ; / GORDON & MARBURY, ATTORNEYS AT Ei IU. Alexandria. 1'a.. w ill practice j in the t'ourts of Alexandria and the adjacent 1 counties of Maryland and Virginia. Otlice on Cameron street, opposite the City Hotel, nov 21—tt riMIOS. H. HANSON,.Ioffers his services I to the public, as an Auctioneer. He will give his diligent attention to all business entrus-, ted to him, and can be found at all times, at his j office, on Royal street, between King and Prince, : except when engaged in making sales. Charges ; moderate. nov E> 1> / 1 KEEN, SUTTLE CO., Agents for the j Elm Factory. Falmouth. Va., have on hand j a large stock ol heavy Osnahurgs, (. otton I am. j &c„ which they offer to merchants at Factory i prices They are also prepared to lurnish, at J short notice, Cotton Mattresses, ol any size de- ! sired. aP 10 (1 EO. W. HARRISON, on the Rail Road.Al , T exandria, Va. Dealer in Foreign and Do-; mestic Liquors, ot all kind"; Groceries, Pi>h, j and Provisions generally. Orders from the Coun try promptly attended to, and 1 rodure taken in exchange _ seP | £1 H. WILLIAMS, Surgeon Dentist Office [N# on west side ol WVhington, between King . and Cameron streets, Alexandria, Va. Patients , from the Country w ill please give him a few days • notice, by mail, of their intention to call on lam. ! nov 11 __ 4 I-F.XANDRIA CANDY MANUFACTO-1 j\_ KY.—C. SCHAFFER, wholesale and retail i dealer in Confectionary, I ruit. and I* *>nc\ Aitich*s, j Fairfax street, two doors north ot King, Ale.xnn- j ,lria, Va. _ _! X EDWARD CHASE, M. D-, Dental Sur t j • geon. lias remn' ed his office to the residence of his father, S. E. corner Prince and Royal sts.. three doors west of the Alexandria Gazette Oitice. nov f>—eoly _ HL. MONROE, Constable, and General ! # Collector of Rents and^ Claims in the Counties of Alexandria arid Fairfax. (laims cashed at fair rates. Office over the Market, j Alexandria, Va.__| EDWARD H. HANFORD. 11 H HANFORD A CO., Manufacturers j 4Jm and Dealers in all kinds of Cabinet Fur- | niture, Chairs, Ac., corner of King and St. Asaph j streets. Alexandria. Va- aug 1 —dly j E. B. ADPISOX. ~ ~ DRATTON G. MEADE. VI) DI SON A MEADE, Dealers in A gricultu- ; ral Implements, Seeds, Manures, Ac., I nion | street, between King and Cameron streets, Alex andria, Va._y*n2—tt j LC. ELIA SON, ATTORNEY AT LAW, j . Alexandria.. Va., will attend the Courts of Alexandria and the adjacent Counties. Office on Cameron street, op|K>site the City Hotel : dec 3—5m _~ JAMKS itWIV. CCTHfIM ROWELL. ]7RWIN A POWELL, Grocer*, Commission, :: and Forwarding Merchants, cofnejr King and Union streets, Alexandria, Va. jy 16 n HARDWARE, CtTLERY, &,o._ ENGLISH, CASTLEMAN CO., IMPORTERS AMI DEALERS IN FOREIGN A DOMESTIC HARDWARE, CHLERY. $r.. $r.y ARE now receiving an unusually large and well selected stock oi G( H>DS. in their line, suited to the season. [^Country Merchants are particularly invi ted to examine our Goods beiore purchasing, as we are pr» pared to supply them upon as la\ora ble terms as they can be procured elsewhere, rob 30 T \ T K have just opened a large stock ot COACH AND SADDLERY HARD WARE. among which will he found Bridle Bits: Stirrup Irons Roller and Bridle Burkleg Spurs: Girth and Rein \\ ebb Coach, Seaming, and Pasting Lace Eringes: Tassels; Rosettes: Harness Ornaments Curtain (Basses Patent Enamelled Cloth and Leather Hubs* Bows and Felloes: together with a great many other articles, which will he sold low, and to which we invite the attention of purcha sers. • ENGLISH, CASTLEMAN A CO. ap 1 QILVER PLATED AND BRITTANIA ^ WAKE.—We have just received a large supply of SILVER PLATED FORKS AND SPOONS, which we will guarantee equal in quality, to any in the market, and at prices to please. Brittania Tea and CoHee Pots, Spit toons, Ac., wholesale and retail, by JOHN T. CREIGHTON A CO., mvS corner of King and Royal sts. FANCY ARTICLES, &,c. Musical instruments and jew elry.—On hand, an assortment of cele brated PIANOS, from four different manufacto tories ot the highest estimation, of which pur chasers may take the advantage of satisfying their own tastes; sold at manufacturer’s prices, and warranted. Also, an extensive assortment ot VIOLINS, amongst them some old rarities, viz. Cremona, Guarnerius, and Andre Steiner; Melodeons, of the last improved styles—Guitars, Flutes, Fites, Clarionets, and Accordeons, ot every size. Also, a large assortment ot the new style JEWELRY, WATCHES, AND CLOCKS WATCHES carefully repaired and warranted. RASCHE A PFLUEGER, sep 3 opposite Sarepta Hall, King-st. DRESS TRIMMINGS.—Just received per express, a further supply of Gimpure and Gauze Ribbon Trimmings, of new patterns, and at reduced prices, at C. C. BERRY S mv 23 Trimming and Variety store. TXT ALL PAPER AND BORDERING, a large supply constantly on hand and lor sale at Manufacturers prices, at mv 27 C. C. BERRY’S. ADAMS & CO/S EXPRESS to WARRENTON. HAVING assumed the management «f the Express Business, in Warrenton, the un dersigned assures the business community, and the public in general, that the same promptness and despatch that characterise the Express in other nlaces. shall be found on this line. Mer chants and others will find it to their interest to patronize this line. Goods from Philadelphia in 40 hours, or from Baltimore in 28. All goods called tor, and delivered free ol charge. E. L. KANT, Agent. I AM prepared now to forward goods on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad to Warren* ton, and in a short time will extend it to Culpep per Court House. Drafts on England, Ireland, and Scotland, for sale in sums to suit, from £1 upwards, payable at any Bank in the United Kingdom. HIGH LAI HAM, mb 15—tf Agent A DAMS A CO.’S GREAT EXPRESS be j\^ tween Alexandria. Baltimore. Philadelphia. New York. Boston, and aU, the principal cities and towns in the ( niou.— l he citizens ol Alexandria are respectfully informed, that the arrangements lor our Express, are on an improved and enlarged scale. Gur cars now leave Baltimore three times a day lor Alexandria, conveying GOODS, ol all descriptions, at very low prices, and uniivailed speed. Our charges from Baltimore to Alexan dria for heavy freight. Dry Goods, Ac., are at rates very little (if any.) in advance of the ordi nary freight lines. Merchants and othersorder ing by us, will save the cartage, wharfage, Ac., in Baltimore and Alexandria, an important item. 'Phe merchants in Warrenton, Middleburg, Cpperville. and surrounding country, will find it to their advantage to forward their GOODS by our line. CtT All he »avy goods will he taken from the Philadelphia boat or stores in Baltimore, and delivered at the store door or Railroad Depot in Alexandria, lor cts. per cwt. Our European Express lor Liverpool, London, Dublin. Paris. Havre. Ac., Ac., leaves twice a week. Packages, Ac., forwarded. Bills payable in any part ol England, Ireland, or Scotland, lor sale at this office. You should hear in mind in all cases to order by Adams A Co.'s Express. HUGH LATHAM. Agent. aUg 17—tf Alexandria, Va. SADDLE, HARNESS, AND TRUNK MAN UFACTORY.— Phe subscriber wishes to keep it before the public, that he is still in tonm. at his OLD STAND, on King street, second door above St. Asaph, which has been neatly refitted, and keeps constantly on hand, ok his own mant kactkiik. all articles in his line, and hopes the public will still continue to extend that liberal patronage heretofore extended to him. and in order to merit it. he keeps the best material, em’ ploys the best workmen, and consequently, can. and will sell better bargains than can be sold else where. Call and examine his STOCK—it will give him pleasure to show any article. VlT A11 ORDERS promptly attended to. RE PAIRING done at the shortest notice, and in the neatest manner. ap 4_tf WM. F. PADGETT. HOUSE-KEEPERS PLEASE NOTICE — It is the business of the subscriber to fur nish articles necessary or convenient in House keeping. \I v\ arietv embraces Wooden-Ware. Willow Ware. Hardware, Tin. plain and painted. Britan nia and Silver plated ware. Brushers, Feather Dusters, Poor Mats. Ac. Many articles in this line cannot be found elsewhere in Alexandria. GOODS bought, not suiting, maybe returned. House-keepers are invited to examine my varie ty and prices. JOHN OGDEN, mil ‘20 Next to Theatre Building SOAP AND CANDLE FACTORY.—The undersigned having rented the Soap and ( an dle Factory, lately occupied by Samuel Lunt, deceased, on Union street, will at once commence manufacturing Soap and C andies, and respectful ly solicits the patronage ot Mr. Lunt s formei customers. He will buy Butcher s Tallow in the rough, or rendered, at the highest market price. He also wishes to engage the services of a fir<t rate Soap Maker, a single man preferred. dec M—tf J. H. MONROE. I"^OWLE A CO., have now in store and are A about receiving a large supply of No. 1 PERUVIAN GUANO, direct from the Chincha Islands, w hich they offer to their agricultural friends, at the lowest cash prices. my 10—tf _ | aUANO.—100 ton* PERUVIAN GUANO, a««rt from lan lf8 uRLKN, ■MTTTLE CO. ■< -a ... -— ANLEL F. HOOK I TOBACCO, SKGAKS, &c., &c. rilOBACtN), isEGARS, S N U F F. &c.f at j J Wholesale.— O'Jl butts lb. Lump Tobacco, of the most j>op-; ular brands ! 1*5 butts 5"s and **s Lump : 345 boxes i lb I '.»Kdrums Colfroth's Anti nervous Fig Tobacco, 4m boxes Rock Candy Tobacco *7,000 superior imported Segars 6*.mum Riohonda Hav ana S-gars Whig JO La Diadem and La Invacion do do *5.umm La Hallodad de Lopez dodo j 4b,ooo Lastras Marias <1° do ! 14*jkMi ot other brands, medium quality j 111 ,mmm Cuba and Spanish Sixes. Ac.. Ac. Merchants are particularly invited to examine l my stock. Having tor many years directed my . undiv ided attention to the sale and manufactur- t j ing ot TOBACCO and SKHARS, I flatter myself ! that I can and will make it to the interest of the ; : trade generally, to give me their patronage. I promise to be satisfied with moderate advances, and to do liii 1 v as well as can he done in Balti ! more or elsewhere. Call and give the new house a trial. HKO. R. COF FROTH, South side King st.; between Fairfax A Water, j nih 4 SKHARS, CHKWINH TOBACCO, AND j SNIFFS, OF IIIK YKRY FINKST ; (4CALITY.—'Hie subscriber, at his old stand. » Mrth Fast corner oj hing ana t atrjax sneers. | (sins or the Inman Chief, with a Sugar in his 1 mouth.) has on hand, and constantly keeps, arti cles of the very finest quality* in his line; also, | medium and low priced Goons. And he flatters ! himself', that an experience of upwards of 30 consecutive years at his business, renders his judgment in his line, “gome." If you want good Segars. Chewing lobacco, | Snuffs, Ac., at lair prices, call at the sign of the ! Indian Chief. N. K. corner of King and Fairfax ! sts. [sep26] CHARLES P. SHAW. ! r■ TOBACCO.—30 boxes Irwin's sup. bait lb | lump Tobacco > 7 boxes Bonn's Anti-Nervous Fig Twist Tobacco 20 do No. 1 S’s lump Tobacco 10 do (Wm.C. Dawson's) No. 1 5*s lump j Tobacco 30 bales Cuba Leaf do 3 cases superior Ohio Seed Leaf do i Together with every article in the TOBACCO i LINE, lor sale low, by 1. BUCKINGHAM A SON, I nov 7 cor. Prince and UnitMi sts WILLIAM A. HART. Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Segars. Tobacco, tyc. i TIIIIE SUBSCRIBER has removed his Store i g from King to Fairfax street, next door to Dr. | Leadbeater* Drug Store, the old stand of Stabler j i Bro., and he can with confidence say. that his t 1 stock is larger and better than it has ever been; ! indeed, the quality of his SEGARS AND TO BACCO is as good as ever was in this market, i and he pledges himself to sell them as low as ; can be bought in any market, the price and i quality considered. ap 29 } , rilOBACCO. SEGARS, SNUFF, Ac —The I undersigned having on hand a superior stock ol SEGARS, TOBACCO and SKIFFS. * calculated to gratify the tastes and notions of ! all those that make use of the article in any manner, respectfully invites his friends and the : public generally, to call at his store on King street, between St. Asaph and Washington sts. and purchase an article to their entire satisfac tion. and on the most reasonable terms. dec29—d^m JOHN W. SIMPSON. r>E attentive while you read, something about j ) the precious weed.—Chkhhy ripe premium TOBACCO, direct from the Crystal Palace.— ! Also, Fin. Anti-Nervous, and Rock Candy TO- j BACCO. with a prime lot of Havana and Pkin- ; cn*K Shuars, ju.-t received and tor sale by c!mC 29—tir*m JOHN W. SIMPSON^ 1J0WHATAN PIPES and VIRGINIA SMOKING TOBACCO, just received, and tor sale by \YM. A- HARi, 1* airax-st.. ap 28 between King and Prince. MEXICAN GUANO.—The undersigned. Sole Agents lor the sale ot MEXICAN GIANO, in tins City, have now on hand a good supply ot this permanent fertilizer. They would rail attention to the following : analysis made by Drs. 1). Stewart, ot Baltimore. I and Richard 11. Stabler, ot this City. Proximate Analysis. Organic matter containing some azotized compounds capable oltorrning Ammo nia 05.47 Water ^2 Ash or proportion of mineral elements 69.21 100.00 _ Composition of the above Ash. Phosphoric Acid 33.52 Lime 26.35 Sand OO.'tp Magnesia and Soda with a trace of Potash 09.04 69.21 The Ash or mineral portion is very pure bone Ash in a state of minute division, containing a larger proportion of Phosphoric Acid, than Bone Phosphate of Lime, say sixty nine p^r cent. mb 29—tf FOWLE & CO. HATS, CAPS, FURS, Ac.—Fall Supply.— The subscriber has opened at his store and manufactory, on Fairfax street. No. 2, south ot King, a very extensive and excellent ssort nient ot HATS. CAPS. Ac., of every variety, and at all prices, to which he invites the attention ol his friends and the public. He has on hand a few of those beautiful Hats which received the premium at the State Fair. To the ladies he oHers the largest and hand somest assortment of FI RS, ol all descriptions, which he has ever had the pleasure of showing. Among them will be found articles to suit every taste. He invites all to call and examine his goods before making their purchases. By means of his -Ready Fitter," imported from France, for taking the shape of the head, he can guarantee a perfect lit to all gentlemen who may order their hats of him. The highest price paid for all kinds of ship ping furs. [dec 7] JOHN HOWELL. SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS, FOR GENTLEMEN’S WEAR.— IV. 1). MAS SEY. Men hatU Tailor, would call attention to his stock of CLOTUS, CASSIMERES ami I ESTJSGS, embracing all the varieties of qtial __ I «/v L/k P/M1../1 > n »L 4’ »L ^ ilY a MU ounii' iv m. ivuiiu in uil. iiiui ui iiic Northern cities, which he is prepared to make up in the best manner and latest fashion, at the very lowest prices. Also, a good assortment of READY-MADE CLOTHING, fashionably cut and properly made up. Also. Fine and Common Shirts; Collars; Handkerchiefs; Cravats; Stocks; Gloves; Half Hose; Umbrellas; Si spenders; Ac., Ac. Thankful for former encouragement, no effort shall he spared to mprit future continued confi dence. at the old stand, south side of King, one door east of Royal street._ap >> tf LEAVITT'S PATENT CORN AND COB CRUSHERS.—The subscriber is prepared to fill orders for any number of the above ma chines A liberal discount made to dealers. K. S. HUCK, mv 15 Fairfax street, Alexandria. Va. a.' MMOMATED SUPERf PHOSPHATE J\j OF UME,;c*rafoUF and highly ^commended by those who have uud it For sale at the Agricultural Warehouse, Fairfax street, by , £ap 26] R. S. HUCK. MISCELLAAKUiS iUS-Amnu. PREDICTION AS TO CUBA. The Attorney General, who is a student of history, in arguing the Alagan land case in the Supreme Court, remarked that the Count of Aranda, who iu 17S3 was the plenipotentiary from Spain, and as such sign ed the treaty of peace between the l nited States and fcngland, wrote on the same night a letter to his Sovereign, Charles the Third, giving an account of what had been done and adding: “I have just affixed my name to the treaty with deep grief, for I foresee infinite trouble to Spain from the existence of a North Amer can republic. This reoublic has been umb ered into the world a pigmy: but theday will come when it will have grown into gigantic proportions and be a colossus.” GEN. NATHANIEL GREEN. The name of this illustrious patriot, who figured during our revolutionary struggle, is dear to every American heart. The gallant general was a great favorite with the “Father of his Country," and his valor, skill, and self denying sacrifices in the cause of American liberty, are known and appreciated by all lovers of their country. A daughter of Gen. Greene, Mrs. 0. L. Littlefield, is on a visit t<» Washington. ^ The Tennessee Organ in recording the mar riage of a Miss Parker, president of a tem perance Society, to a Mr. Horn, pepetrates the following: Fair Julia lived a temperance maid, Preached temp'rance ditties night and mom: But still her wicked neighbors said She broke her pledge and took A. Horn. The following grows out of the marriage of Mr. Wright to Miss Betterway: If! ain right, Thy grace impart Still in the right to stay; If I am wrong, 0, teach my heart, To find the Better-way, It may not he unedifying to take a peep into the ancient history of Virginia, the good mother of many States. “July the 9th, 1030.—Dr. John Pott, late Governor, indicted, arraigned, and found guilty of stealing cattle, 13 jurors, 3 whereof councellers. This day wholly went in plead ing: the next day in unnecessary disputation — Pott endeavoring to prove Mr.' Kingncll (one of the witnesses against him) ail hypo eryte, by a story of Guchman of Alpach the rogue." * 1 vol.,llen. st. at large, p. 140. Nine clergymen at and near Cleveland, Ohio, have recently abandoned the pulpit; one has become a clerk to the canal com missioners; one keeps a railroad depot; one sells dry goods at ‘Chagrin Falls/ without chagrin at his fall; another deals in bonnets. Brandy applications are recommended by a Western paper for baldness, continued ex ternally until the hair is well started, and afterwards taken in generous quantities in teruallv to clinch the roots! GRAND EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL. JAMES M. JUNE & CO.’S Newly Equipped European and American CIRCUS, Will Perform at ALEXANDRIA, on MUNUJIY AM) Ti Esj/AY. June Ah and 0th rilHE Mud ol Horses is unsurpassed in the § country, and the proprietors have secured the services (from the various European and Eastern establishments) ot the most talented company of Equestrians, Gymnasts, Athlete, and Clowns, who have ever travelled in the West. To lie accompanied by the celebrated Bugle and String Band ot Richard VV illis. Irom New York, who challenges competition. l£/'Eor list of ]>erformers, see bills. U«r° Doors open at 2 and 7 o'clock, P. M. rif Admission 25 cts. _my 20—td 1I7M. W. ADAM, A5n< Street. Jkssmtdria \ f has on hand, a choice lot ot WATCHES. JEWELRY, and SILV ER WARE, of the mo>t exquisite workmanship and patterns, to an ex amination of which he would invite the atten tion ot his friends and strangers visiting the city. All GOODS sold in my establishment are war i anted to he as represented at time of sale. Having a large stock on hand, persons will have no dilliculfy in making their selections. Competition in quality and price will he defied. Personal attention given to the repairing oK hro xomktkks, Duplex. Lkvkk, and other line Watches, which are warranted to periorm accurately. HT JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE made to order, [my 2B] WM. W. ADAM. OX THE HOAD AG Aik a ^ L A T H A M S OMNI BUSES T will, on and after M ON DA 1. May •j'.q/i, i,*a\e Alexandria at 4, and lu o'clock, A. M., and 2 and o'clock. P. M. Leave Wash ington at 0 and 11 o'clock, A. M., and 3f, ♦>, and 8} o'clock. P. M.—connecting with every train of Cars that arrives and leaves Alexandria and Washington. Passengers by the first Coach from Washing ton will he in time to breakfast in Alexandria, and take the Cars tor Gordonsville, Markham. Ste. [my 27—ttj HUGH LATHAM. F|II11*1 OWNERS OF DOGS are hereby noti j| lied that their Licenses will expire on the lii st day of June next, and all unlicensed dogs will be killed alter the 10th. Persona interest ed in this matter w ill get their Licenses, and put i Collar on their dogs, with the names of the owners thereon, otherwise they may be sufferers, as all -worthless curs’’ unlicensed, will *be indis criminately slain. JOSKPH PADGKTT, i p ,ice SAM L. N. CHIPLKrA Fo‘‘c*. , h I) Y\ V. YV. UA Y IS. ) my 22—dtJl _ \T ()T 1C K.—KI \( HELOK. SMITH (f SIM I' SON have removed from th«*ir old stand, to No. 2'J Ki.vo sthkft. between Union and Wa ter streets, north side, where they will be pleased to see all their old friends and customers, and would respectfully solicit a call from the public generally. The business will be conducted in future under the name and style of my 25 KINCHKLOE A CO. A NOTHKK FRESH SUPPLY OF FRUIT. Just received by the Brig Abbotsford, from Palermo : 120 boxes Oranges and Lemons, in good order 1"5 Sugar Loaf Pine Apple* SO drums Figs, of a superior quality And a lot different kinds fresh NCI'S 1 frail of African Dates, for sale by my 26 C. SCHAFER* Fairtax-street. N EGROES WANTED.—I wish to purchase any number of NEGROES, either in fami lies, or single Negroes. Also, mechanics ot all kinds, for which I will pay the highest cash prices. Persons wishing to sell will fed it to their advantage to see me or ttty Agents beiore they sell. All eomtnmricsticHsB M Met with prompt attention, if address ed tomcat ihk place. jy ic—tf JOSEPH • WMJiN. barrels Train, t ^Machinery U Oil, just received, and for sale£y my 16 V7 ^ Hy^TON.