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* volTvT MONDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 26. 1855._ y(>- 27i>
,t Gaxette «fc Virginia Advertiser,
Pl'UU>HKD DYILY UY
K i> G A R SNOWDEN.
, }. >,♦ lX.lUrs per tuiuuui, payable half yearly.
Gaxetie 4l Virginia Advertiser.
(FOR TUE COUNTRY)
IS Pt HUSH ED, HEUllARLT, OX
TI'KpDAYSs THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS,
tlfe lv'liars per annum, payable iu advance.
» YovsHTisiN'i.—Advertisements not exceeding
.,’ure. Iiiserted three times for one dollar. Adver
’-ounnu d after three times, for bo cents a
r . O' .4 i»».iiT4 >3t INSIDE, or ‘do ceuts OUTSIDE.—
'• . , are .* uat -d as a square.
. :i lit' l.c the year, at prices to K> .x.rr»vd upon,
*; ',.i-eucv* to the U'U.al amount of space they may
.. .u!\lverrisinj: by the year not to advertise articles
■ . u 1 u in their regular business. uor to insert iu
.. ;•!- nae»:ts anv other na'.ies than their OWB.
KEtiULA R LI N E
_ NEW YORK AND X*
21 .iLEXJSDRl.1 PACKETS. £Ufc
(' ot lirst class \ csscls, which leave
\p.v Y'irk every Satuuiia r .oroftener. if necessary.
IV packets are built expressly lor this trade,
ip. | ire commander l by well known and ex peri
masters. Shippers fey this line will be
.pltvl everv possible tacility, and freight will
be Taken at the lowest rates.
1 -e tbove vessels will sail regularly as adver
....i :u!l or not lull.) and will come through
..frV* For ireight apply to
STEPHEN SHINN k SON.
Jannev's Wharf, Alexandria
STL ROES, Ci-EARMAN k CO.,
.) • ,_t; 110 Wall street. New York.
_ PHILADELPHIA AND Ji
^ JL h.XJyDRLi PJCKKTS.
R, r*la r Par to sail positively from each port every
week throughout the season.
Five substantial fast sailiug vessels, being now
erg aged m this Line, one ot them will sail tor
Fniianlelphia. every week without lait.
Returning, one ot these Packets will leave Phn
aj„ n:;ia. for Alexandria and the District, every
\r; >1 iv. positively, through the year. Freights
uvr tiun bv any other conveyance, and no
‘rdiii'hipment. the vessels going direct from port
• • For Freight apply in Phi’adelphiato
LEVI ELDRIDGE,
No. 7. North Wharves, or to
STEPHEN SHINN * SON,
--,»rf Janneys Wharf, Alexandria. Va.
_ peoples n e w steamship
^jjJgUNK BETWEEN ALEXANDRIA,
WASHINGTON. GEORGETOWN, and^BAL
TIMORE.—The proprietors of this Line hav
. . .... tv.a nU,'^siu v arrangements tor the
•ran>purtation of Merchandize and Passengers,
between the above ports, will despatch their
rrW Steamer VIJMOM) STJTE. from Bal
-more on e* ery Tuesday afternoon, at 4 o<bxk,
>i returning will leave Alexandria on Thar*
:y at 1 oclo*k\ until further notice. For freight
a: reduced rates. Apply to
B H LAMBERT. Alexandria, and
A C. HALL. 1 l‘L Spears Wharf. Balt.
Freight "v\ 111 he forwarded through to
Xrw York "by tins Line, at very low rates,
oct ‘21— dly
f—> ALEXANDRIA AND WASH
"T*,iilffmf\<;TONT B ° A r —1 teamer
TkORGE WASHISGTON leaves her regular
,>ck. Irwin's Wharf. toot of^Kmg street Fare j
i outs. Freight carried ai the lowest rates. I
d. | deliver***! bv careful carfmen.
JOB CORSON, Captain.
FOR MOCNT YF.RNON Tcts
" -*’^11f7aj&l>A v A>n Fkiday—The superior
y^wrr. THOMJS COLLVER, leaves Wash
■ > j*.(i .it p. and Alexandria at o clock. .A, |
M i..r Mount Vernon. Fare from Washington.
$ Alexandria 7r> cents. *
leb <1 SAM L OF.DNEY, Capt n.
—c THE I'OW BOAT //ELEA
“-»V',vn UX can be chartered at any
•:rne lor Towisn. Orders* left with Messrs.
Harper Ac Boush, or the undersigned, will be at
(ort v HOWARD POOR
H ATS, C* A PS, BOV5KTS, 4«*
]H*U>. BONNETS. HATS, CAPS, Ac.—
4 JOHN T. EVANS would hereby inform
»• iadies that he has just received the most
'P * wild assortment of FI RS of all descriptions
;• l qualities e'er offered in this market. He
aa> also p• <t opened Pis winter stvies ot BON
NF.TS. RIBBONS. Ac., very beautiful. Also, a
argr> and li.nidsome variety ot HAlS. LAIS,
\c, all of whicn tie now oilers lor public pa
tronage. oct 27—lm
Hats, ca i*s. b< >n n ets. ac< — fj shiox
JhlJ: HJTSFOR SPRIFC—Strangers
visiting the city will find an excellent assort
ment of HATS of every description ot style,
<; iality. and kind, at JOHN HOVVELLS 1*ash
■* . • i>_i-_ . s
; \ AKLK n AT AM* lhia n e. i ■ ai
Fairfax sc . south of King.
JOHN HO WELL has opened this day a full
assortment STRAW GOODS, Gentlemen s i
Hats, Lalies Bonnets, Childrens Hats and |
Flats. Mv prices will he iound as low as an\ ;
other establishment. w,h
fpo THE FASTIDIOUS— ARNOLD will
| introduce his beautiful fall and Winter
sMe of GENTLEMEN S HATS to-day. For
beauty of style and elegance of finish they can
aor be surpassed. Remember Alexandrians
*b**se HATS are manufactured in your own city,
ind will compare with any brought here from ,
trie North, both in quality and price. Also, ;
SLOUCH HATS and CAPS, in great variety I
Cal! and see. fsep -I—tfj JCJHN ARNOLD. i
LOIBKK TAjyML
I UMBER YARD.—We take this method ol
a informing our customers, that we hav e t on
nee ted our LUMBER BUSINESS with the CAB
INET MANUFACTORY, where we are pre
pared to furnish every description ot Lumber
usual’v found in the most extensive LUMBER
YARDS.
ALSO. Lime, Hydraulic Cement, Calcined
Plaister. Laths. Shingle-, Bailings, Nads of all
sue*. &>*., &e., which we will sell low tor cash,
or at the usual time To punctual customers,
jan i JAMES GREEN At SON.
b waters. u. zimmkrmaS. t. a. waters.
WATERS. ZIMMERMAN & CO.,
rr Extensive dealers in Lumber, Shingles,
Laths. \c„ on the wharf, foot ot Cameron street,
are constantly in the receipt ot Building Mate
rial-. from the States of North Carolina, Pennsyl
vania. N York. Maine, and the British Provinces,
which they otter tor sale on accommodating
terms. Their arrangements with manufacturers
enable them To supplv particular bills ot White,
Spruce, and Yellow Pine, at the shortest notice,
mh 1—tf _—
CJTHJL GREATER INDUCEMENTSatthe
kj new Paper Hanging Store, No. 140 king
strut, two doors abort George Whites Auction
Store, where may be seen the largest stock ot
PAPER HANGINGS, of foreign and domestic
manufactures, ever in store in this city, and
which l respectfully otter to the citizen- ot
Alexandria, at the lowest possible prices. Per
sons trom the country in search ol bargains
will tiud it to their interest to give me a call l*»
fore purchasing elsewhere, since the goods hav
ing been bought ro great advantage inysell, I
Can afford purchasers the same inducements,
my 1 —if JEFFERSON TACKY
4 LEXAN PR1A M AN U FACT 1 RES.—J
a\, WARREN SLAUGHTER, No. U, Wash
ington street, offers to Merchants, at Northern
prices.
4-4 Brown Shirtings, extra heavy
4-4 do. medium weight
7-s Osnaburgs, extra heavy
4-4 do. do.
Cotton Bags for Guano or Grain
Cotton Yarn and Cordage. ap 13—tf
ORANGE and ALEXANDRIA RAIL ROAD.
O UFA T SOUTH FUN MAIL LINK
Twice daily between Washington City and the
South, via Alexandria, Gordonsville and
Richmond. No Night Line on Sundays.
Leave Washington 14 laTure t> o'clock A. M.
Leave Alexandria 1. U‘ti>re 7 o’clock. A. M.
Leave Washington *4 before 7 O'clock, P. M.
Leave Alexandria V4 before S o’clock. 1*. M.
KARLS BY NIGHT LINK.
From Washington >v Alexandria to Gordonsville. $3 ’-•*
“ Gordousville to Richmond. - -*»
PARKS BY MORNING LINK.
Km Alex', to Warrenton $- *«> Km Alex, to 'V inehester 3 j"
“ ** (iordonsv ille 3 Voi k* •• Luray. 4‘Jo
*■ •* (.'harlotfesville 4 .’»o. »• *• New Market ;> 00
k* ** Staunt*»n i> ooj ** ** Middleburg
** “ Strasburg 3 50|
r^OMNTBUSSES and BAGGAGE WAG
ONS will be at the depot ot the \V ashington
Railroad, to convey Passengers and Baggage to
the Steamboat GEORGE PAGE, a distance oi
six miles, allowing ample time lor Meals.
• H. W. VAN DEGRIFT,
jy 4—tt General Superintendent.
MANASSAS GAP RAIL ROAl).
(B IB y
ALEXANDRIA AND ST RASH l’RG
STARTING AND ARRIVAL OK PASSENGER TRAINS.
Leave Alexandria at b 4 • o'clock. A. M.—
Arrive at Strasburg at 1 l o'clock. A. M.
Leave Strasburg at 2 30 o clock. A. M. Ar
rive at Alexandria at l 30 o'clock. P. M.
jy 12—tt M. M. WELSH. Superintendent. .
Ivy, KALI. AND WINTER ARRANGEMENTS. lvV>
£536^8
ADAMS’ EXPRESS COMPANY
INVITE the attention oi the public to the
facilities atiorded by this Company, lor the
quick and sate conveyance ot Specie. Bank j
Notes, valuable packages, heavy and bulky
freight, &c.
EXPRESSES for the East, to Baltimore.
Philadelphia. New \ork, Boston, Providence,
Hartford, Ac., leave ourotfice daily, at 11 31 >,A. M.
EXPRESSES for the Souta. to Richmond.
Fredericksburg. Petersburg, Lynchburg, and tor
points in North Carolina, South l aroliria. t*eor
gia. Alabama, and leimessce, leave daisy at
11.30. A. M
Our EXPRESSES are alwavs accompanied
bv careful and trustworthy me>seii2ers, and the1
public can relv uj>on all business * utilised to us
being done with salt t v, punctuality, and oes
patch.
Rate from New \t»rk to Alexandria, &l oiS
per 1UG lbs ; from Philadelphia, per 1«»0 lbs.; «
from Baltimore, 37.Vc. per loo lbs., tor heavy
freight. fsep20—tt] R. W. FALLS. Agent.
POTOMAC K1YKR ST HAM BOAT COS ,
NEW AM* COMFORTABLE STEAMER
AI.ICK C. CHICK. (C'i)>l. Sumwt Bnker.) ;
f~9 Will leave Washington at M o'- j ,
1 ock. u. ni., and Alexandria at > , |
o'clock, a. in. on Tuesday mormn'-s. tor Matrox,
Currioman. L. Machodoc, Piney Point. Km
sale Cone. _ |
On Fkid vv Morniv<;s tor( impel 1 oiii'.U icom*
ico, Leouardtown. Piicy Point. St. Marys t one.
On Wednesday (returning) leave ( «»ne l
o'clock, a. m , tor St. Mary's. Piney Point. Leu- , '
nardtown, Wicomico, Chapel Point. !
On Saturday (returning) leave Cone at l o -
clock. «*. m.. tor Kinsale, Piney Point. L. Macho- 1
doc, Currioman, Mattox
Calling at the usual landings on the river j
when signals are made. By order <>i the Board
je «»_tt IAS 1*. SMITH, President.
^ L A 1 H A M S RKGCLAR \
K —The OMNIBCsKS s’ill
continue to connect with every train arriving in I
or departing trom Alexandria or W ashmgton. j
Persons called tor at all hours as u»ual. .
My Irieiuls will please lemeniher that this is
not a periodical line, but is at their service a!!
the year.
Leave Alexandria by the Road, at /. A. M.,
and 3, P. M , Washington at 11, A. M , and 1
P. M. ; (
Leave Alexandria by th* Steamer Georg**
Page. at-lC A M., and *d, P. M Washington at *
F>, A. M., and 7. P. M
1 have also.OMNIBUSKS in Washington con- {
necting w ith the splendid Steamer Geo. Page in (
all her trips, and they are made at regular ad- |
vertised hours. i
sep 44—t! HI GH LA l HAM 1 ,,
* OMNIBUS FOR WASHING-i«
— MULE US* OMSIliC*
will leave the Citv Hotel and Marshall House
every morning, at ' I o'clock, tor Washington. <
connecting with the (5 o'clock train <*t cars u*r i I
Baltimore. Passengers will please leave their
names at either oi the above houses, and they [
will be called tor. WILLIAM ^ HALKi.
sen 19—d'hn
NrOTlCE TO FARMERS.—The subscribers
having purchased the exclusive light lor :
the sale of LEAY1TS IMPROVED CORN
AND COB CRUSHER, for the Counties ot
Loudoun, Fauquier, Prince William, baiitax ,
and Alexandria, respectfully inform the Far-;
mers in the above counties, that they are now
prepared to furnish the Mills at Messrs. Smith
\ Perkin's Foundry: and na\e reduced the
price to t<» per Mill, with all necessary direr- 1 i
tions for putting up and operating them. Refer- j
ences can be given for their performance in every
capacity for which they are recommended, i
Thevaremade ot superior Iron and will last j
many years. Their simplicity is. in itselt. a
recommendation for durability. 1 lie\ aie re
commended for crushing ( orn and (ob. lor
stock, grinding corn Meal for ’amily use. coaise j |
and hue Hominy. Oat Meal, and as a good (orn I
sheller. We would also recommend it tor ;
breaking lumpv Guano, and any farmer using it
for such purpose will be amply rapid in saying
labor. Bills or circulars will be sent on appiica- j
tion to either ot the subscribers.
je :t()_tf GREGORY Ac PERRY.
(CABINET, CHAIR and SOFA MANU-;
j FACTORY, No. l.’Wk KuiZ strert. Jlc.nni- j
rfnu. Ea—Having lately fitted up one of the j
handsomest and most spacious ware-rooms in *
the city, for the FURNITURE BUSINESS. I re- ;
specitully invite public attention to my large >
stock ot FvHMTriiK. which l am constantly in
creasing. Persons visiting our city will find it to j
their advantage to give me a call as the range ot •
mv GOODS in respect to quality and price, is |
such as to cover the wants and views ot all —j
My stock comprises Mahogany Sot as. Rocking.
Uane and Wood seat Sitting Chairs. Side
board^ Dressing Bureaus, (marble top and plain:) j
marble top and plain Wash Stand?, marble top j
Sola, Card, Book and fancy Table*. Cottage Set. j
Bedsteads, of all patterns; such as high. Held- (
ing. French, low-post, and Trundle bedsteads. ; <
I several patterns of Cottage Bedsteads, Hat- j
racks. Wardrobes. Looking Glasses, am. a .urge
j number of other articlesembraced in thebusmess. ,
&T Beds.. Bolster>, Pillows, Mattresses. Ke .
constantly on hand. f, (I1V
orto_tt JAMES H. PEVAUGHN.
A CARD.—The subscriber respectfully m
forms the public, that he has taken and
, fixed up in the latest style and best manner
the KING STREET HOUSE (formerly the
. Nebraska House,) where may be had at all j
tirn»*s. the delicacies ot the season. My r»AK.
also is stocked with the choicest LIQUORS.,
which l am prepared to Furnish as
aug 2S—dtf HI OH T . KEMPER.
110R SALE (>R LEASE.—A vacant LOl on
4 the west side of Union street, opposite the
; Fish Wharf. 52 feet trout by about 140 leet deep, j
i with an alloy in the rear feet wade. Apply ,
to n«t — R. H. MIU.F.R.
1” TUSCAN SALAD OIL. Tuscan
Family Salad Oil, very superior, just re
ceived and for sale, by H. LOvK
I „ov 10 barepta Hall.
BUSINESS CARDS.
THOMAS S. JAMIESON,
MACHINIST and IRON FOUNDER,
l^* Corner of Royal and Wilke streets, a~JI
IS PREPARED to execute orders lor STA
TIONARY STEAM ENGINES. BOILERS,
Mill Gearing, Shafting, Pulleys and Hangers,
Pumps, Fans, Slide and Hand Lathes, Drill
Presses, Wrought or Cast Railing. Columns and
Girders, Gas or Water Pipe, and MACHINERY
ot every description. Superior CASTINGS
made to order at short notice, and on reasonable
terms. On hand, several STEAM ENGINE/',
eight horse power, and eight or ten LATHES
to which the attention of those in want is re
quested mh —ly
.JOHN II. PARROTT,
DEALER in
PIANOS. MELODEONS, GUITARS and
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS GENERALLY;
Sfsif* Also, Foreign and Domestic Music,etff
ESPECT FILLY represents that he has
just opened an entirely new stock ol the
above articles, in one of the new rooms under
WASHINGTON HALL.
On King, four doors below Washington street.
He designs, also, keeping a general stock ot
SCHOOL and MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS.
STATIONERY. Ac.
His aim shall be to please all who may favor
him with a call. Having purchased tor cash, lie
I- prepared to oiler inducements to those wanting
any thing in his line. Come and see me.
jan 1 — ly
E. B. Addison. 0. Howard.
4 PD1SI >N A HOW A R1 >. G ENERA L ('OM
jr\_ MISSION AND FORW ARDING MER
CHANTS. am» dealers is AGRICULTURAL
IMPLEMENTS. SEEDS, and FERTILIZERS,
at Addison A M haul's old stand. Union street
Alexandria, l a.
Orders tor Pennock s \V heat Drill, with Nel
son s Guano Attachment, as well as other arti
cles in their line, or to be bad in the market,
will be tilled with promptness
Terms cash, or its equivalent. Particular
attention paid to the sale of Flour. Wheat. Corn,
Rye, Ac. #
Goo-U consigned to their care will be forward
ed with despatch. aug ‘2
• KOIK.E KKPMAHT. I LA M W. BARKER, !
KEPHART A BARKER, wholesale and re* j
tail Lumber Merchants, near the fish
Wharf. Alexandria, Ya. Dealers in Nails. Plain
er. Lime, and Cement. They keep constantly on
land ev pi v vai iety ot well seasoned Susquehanna,
White Pine, Spruce, and Carolina Lumber, Shin
jles. Laths. Ac., and most respectfully invite pur
chasers to give them a call before purchasing
kL-oti l<At*n c tKikt/ tiiol PAiih/Liitt w11h thni r I<iI PP
itocks, and the prices which they are selling at.
hey cannot tail to please.
A large warehouse is attached to our ( ounting
Room, capable ot storing a large amount ot
roods, which we are prepared to receive at the
isual rates. i>’ ly
'll"r ATCHES! W A 1' C II K SW—J. C.
CLARK, practical Watch Maher, sign of
he Gold Watch. ! I-r> north sale of hint; sheet.
I early opposite the Marshall H< use. Ah .rand cut I ir
rJniu. ha< ju>t receiv ed from M l “bias, ol Lon
Ion. and Joseph Johnson, ol Liverpool a splen
lid assortment ol GO L L> and SILVER
WATCHES. to which the attention of Gentle
nen and Ladies is solicited—feeling conscious
hat he will be able to suit the taste of all, both
n it regards quality and price. Also, received.
;()L1> AND SILVER SPECTACLES ot assur
ed quality, to suit all ages !
All articles sold Irorn in? establishment vvdl
>e warranted to give lull satislaction.
liov '.i
I A\v NO TICE '—GORDON i? YEATON.
j Georlk L. Gordon and \\. C. \ katon.
laving associated as Attorney's, in the practice
>t the law. will give strict attention to all bu*
mess entrusted to them.
|_r >flic»* on vv*»st side ot Royal street, be
ween King and Prince >trnets, Alexandria. \ a.
LV W. C. YEA TON, as Notary Public and
Commissioner ol Heeds lor most ot tin* States
>1 the Cnion, will attend to tin' taking ol tne j
Hoof and acknowledgment ot deeds. Kc and
ill other duties ot said others. sep 1 dtl
MTKPHEN SHINN k SON. ( irocers. Com
mi<Mon and Eorwardmg Mercnants. Lm
iey's Wharf. Liberal advances made on Con*
ignment>. and particular attention given to the
ale of Country Produce.
Agents for Regular Lines New York and Phil- ’
idelphia Packets" All goods entrusted to their
are will be forwarded with promptness and des
nitch. and at lowest rates. mb IS—ly
'. M. M CORMICK, / . ( \RH $ T. T. HILL.
, M M COKMHK, S ' £ J M s,MMS>
T. M. McCORMICK, & CO.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERS. PRODCCE. AND GENERAL
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Theatre Ruildinu. Alexandria, \ a.
feh 1S—Iv
x £ k t \r r i u iJAV
A. HKr. >» IS- f A CARL) ,r„. j
Alex a.. $ l Logan C H. }
11 \ BREWIS & ( ().. WHOLESALE AND RE
# tail GROCERS. PRODUCE. and GEN
ERAL COMMISSION MERCHANTS. Came- '
on st . opposite the Market Iloi.se aug2d ly
M EVEN BE KG, BROS. & CO., wholesale |
and retail dealers in FOREIGN and
DOMESTIC DRY. FANCY and MILLINE
RY GOODS. Saredta Hall, King street, No. \
sh, Alexandria, la. Ali orders from the conn* ,
i v will he promptly attended to. aug 27—tt
( ^ EOKGE W. HARRISON , corner of l nion
I Jf and Queen streets, dealer in GRO( FRIES.
LIQUORS, and PROVISIONS generally.
IF’ All orders from the country promptly at
tended to. and produce taken in exchange,
feb 28— tf
JOHN CRAWFORD. BREAD AND CAKE
RAKER. No. ho. Prince Street. Orders
tor all kinds of BREAD and CAKES, Idled at
the shortest notice, and on reasonable term>.
s^[> 21— il.'ini
r S. SKISKKK. H. !>. WHISHT. |
SK1NKER & WRIGHT hove constantly on :
hand FINE GROUND PLASTER, at
tlTeir Steam Mill, Alexandria. I irginia.
jan 23—tt
JOHN BONTZ, HOUSE CARPENTER
and BUILDER. Shop. No. 21, Royal street.
l,et\veen King and Prince, Alexandria, ’N a.
10BBING promptly attended to.
mh 21— diy
CH AS. HOWARD. ALFRED POOR ;
Howard & poor. General Commission
Mercian's, Dainger'field's Whari. Alexan
Iria. Va mh lH-tf
D>. GWIN. GROCER and GENERAL
# COMMISSION ami FORWARDING^
M E R CILIN T. Un ion st net, Alexandria, Va.
mh $—tt
liKO. 11. HOH1XSOX. THOMAS K. PATNX
1) OBINSON \ PAYNE. Grocers, Commission,
an,i Forwarding Merchants, Prince Street
Wharf Alexandria, Ya. oct 8—tf I
I^LDKIDGE& HUES! IS FLOl R. GRAIN.
j and General Commixfion MERCHANTS.
also. Agents tor Boston and Salem Packets.
North Wharves. Alexandria. Va. oct 2H—tl
ww WASHINGTON & CO. Wholesale and Re
\\ tail Grocers, Commission and Forwarding ■
Merchants. No. 11. north Union st., Alexandria, j
1—tf __
DR R. H. STABLER, Analytic Chemist.will
Analyze Soils, Guano. Mineral Waters.
Ores. , Office No l‘>5, King street, corner of
Washington., Alerandna. l a. oct 2—diy
RH. HUNTON, Grocer and General Com
mission Merchant, Union st. and Dain
gertield’s Whari. iy 7—’“
BUSINESS CARDS.
ISAAC ENTW1SLL. WM. 8. MOORE.
I^NTW’ISLK & MOORE, Union Street, Alex
j amlria, Machinists and Black-Smiths, are
prepared to do all work in their line, at reasonable
prices, and with despatch.
Having made arrangements with Messrs Smitn
K Perkins, for the use of their extensive assort
ment of Mill-Gearing Patterns, they are prepared
to (ill all orders for Mill-Gearing, and W ork con
nected therewith, promptly, and at the lowest
rates.
List of patterns forwarded, when requested, by
mail. oct 20—dly
J. 1). CORSE. HOWARD SNOWDEN. \V. I). CORSK.
C10KSE. SNOWDEN. & CORSE, Ere hunzt
j Hunkers. No. 1. Exchange Hlock. are prepared
totleal in EXCHANGE PROMISSORY NOTES.
TIME BILLS, CERTIFICATES OF DEPO
SIT, LETTERS OF CREDIT. BANK NOTES
and COIN, and to deal generally in SICK KS
and other PUBLIC' SEC l RlilES. i-jd COL
LECTIONS will he 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 caiewill
receive prompt attention. jan D* 1)
I)EEL ^ S I EVENS. 1U H () L E S J L E
DRUGGISTS. No. 3‘», King street, Jiler
nndria. l a., are now receiving the largest stock
ot DRUGS, MEDICINES, PAINTS. OILS.
DYES, &c.,ever ofiered in thi> market. They
are determined to give \ nginians a home mar
ket —can and will sell goods as low as they
can be bought in any ot the Northern cities—
all they ask is a lair trial. Dealeis v\ ill find it
to their interest to examine their Stock and
prices belore going further North. Goods care
tolly packed, and warranted pare and genuine.
sep N
HENRY L. SHEUIIKRD. JAMES H. ROBINSON.
SHEPHERD Sc ROBINSON,
(Successors to lit I1 Sr Bridges,)
MANl’KACTt KKRS AND HEALERS IN
STOVFS. COOKING RANGES. HOT-AIR FURNACES,
Marhleized Iron Mantles, Grates, Reerio
KRAT0R8. Chain and Suction Pumus, 1 in, Loiter,
and Sheet Iron Ware. South Uest corner of
King and St. jlsaph streets. Jlerundriu. I a.
I ROOTING. SHOUTING, and all other
work appertaining to the business, promptly ex.
ecuted in a neat and durable manner,
jy 31— ti
A LEX AN DKl A STEAM SAW AND
PLANING MILLS—W> have constant
ly on hand a large supply of WHITE AND
YELLOW' PINE AND OAK TIMBER, which
we will saw to order on the most reasonable
t.rm, Rudders will do well to give MS a call
befoi e purchasing elsew here.
SMITH ^ WATTLES, corner Union
au*r 7—tl' and (iibhon streets.
, ; 1
C-i (’. BRADLEY, Cabinet. Chair, and Sofa
j % Manufacturer. corner ol King and Allred
streets. Alexandria, \ a., has constantly on hand,
and oilers to the public, an excellent assortment
ol Cabinet \N a he, Soeas, find ( n mbs. of every
variety, and on the lowe*»t term*?, w Inch, toi (I na
bility and tiuLh cannot be surpassed.
mb 1—ly
I) C. MAJOR. APOTHECARY. Scwh-cast ■
) 9 corner of King and Alfred-streets, keeps j
constantly on hand a 'well selected stock of ;
DRUGS and CHEMICALS, which he '• ill sc!! j
on accommodating terms
BTP hysioian*’ Prescription:- accuratelycom
pounded. ,M»v L» ly
CHARLES HASKINS,
ARtiUTKtT.
Ctlicr in I»:i:mri*rfiel«l's lIuiMiug. King sto.t. Mwven ;
Na~hingt«m stel >t. Asaph street*.
ALK\AM RIA. N A.
Office Days—’luesdavs. 1 hursdays and Sa
turdays. * >♦'»> l—eoti ,
K. W. K1NCHELOE. SlONKV HHt'IN.
I 7 INCHELOE E BRUIN. GROCERS
X\ c»d COMMISSION MERCHANTS. No.
•jCk King street. Alexandria. Vihoima.
\'*}J Farmers may rely upon having their
personal attention to all produce entrusted to
them. .tf' ^ ^
1 KENDALL MARBUKY, Attorneyat-Lew- at
i Alexandria, la., will practice in be Courts
ol Alexandria and the adjacent ( ountie* ot \ ir
ginia and Maryland.
p^OlHce on corner of Royal and Prince
streets, over Banking House ot Burke k Her
l ert **'V ‘N'—U
\I'rlLLlAM M. SMITH. (Late of the frm of
^ Kvaheloe (e ( <?..) WHOLESALE A NI• HKTAIL ,
dealer IN GROCERIES. Liqi oils. ,y .. No. ;
s. prince street dock, Alexandria, Va. All kinds
ot Country Produce entrusted to bis care ,
promptly attended to. sep 1- tl ,
SH. WILLIAMS, Surgeon Dentist. Office
# on west side ot Washington between King •
and Cameron streets, Alexandria, Va. Patients
from the Country will please give him a tew days
notice, by mail, of their intention to call on him.
nov 11
DM. FKKM H. M ]>.—oilers nm pro
# fessional services to the citizens ot the
city ami vicinity. Office at his residence. No
1 s, north Washington street, west side,
nov 12—dim
rpHOMAS T HILI.—I T TO R N E Y AT
J I.A 11 ’ Alexandria, Va . will practice in ;
all the Courts of this city. Fauquier and Cul
peper Counties He will also act as agent lor the
sale and purchase ot Real F.state. jy -I—eott
IKW1S H. GARNKTT— ATTORNEY AT
j LAW. IHnnsvii.lk, Kssex County. i a.,
will attend regularly all the Courts ol Caroline. ,
Kssex, Middlesex, and Richmond Counties. All :
business entrusted to him will meet with prompt ;
attention. Kssex Co..dec 27—lawtf j
G1 RKKN. SETTLE CO.. Prodite Com- j
| mission Merchants, and Grocers. Alexan
dria. Va.
l^All orders will receive prompt attention,
feb 18—tf
)AS. M G. McGUlRF, M. I>. offers hi- pro- !
fessional sen ices to the public. His office;
»s at Howard, near the Theological Seminary, |
Fairtax County. \ a.
Howard, Fairfax County, sep 28—eott
XTKW PAINT SHOP — W. J. HIGDON
has removed his l’AINT SHOP o\er Hill
& Webster's Carpenter s Shop, on Prince street, j
next to the Funnas' Bank, where all ORDERS will
be faithfully attended to. dee 7
1) H. HOOFF, Flour. (Lain, and Grocery ;
# Merchant, Green's Wharf, opposite the
Locomotive and Car works ot Messr.-. Smith A
Perkins, Alexandria. Va. ap 1—wtf
JP. CLARKE, dealer in Paper Hangings, (
# Shades, and Fixtures. Curtain Hangings,
and Venitian Blinds, King street Alexandria, \ a
jy 14—<ltf
1CHAK1) L. CARNF.Jr., dealer in FOR
v, FIGS cm! DOMESTIC HARDWARE.
(CELERY. HOLLOW-WARE. V-, V, No.
King street, nnrntr oj Fturjux. ocf 17—tt
1LLIAM F. M FADE, ATTORNEY AT
\> LAW. ope on Royal strut, Alexandria.
Virginia. oct 22--e°3m
DHCMF * CO Grocer-, Coni mission I
# ami Korw aiding Merchants, King street.
Alexandria, Va. ort l
11 A. MARBCRV, Commission Merchant,
^ „ and wholesale dealer in Foreign and Do
mestic Liquors. Kowle*« Wharf rrh 1S—tf
HARSH ALL \ WARD, GROCERS.
JYI COMMISSION AND FORWARDING
MKKCH.INTH. No. 11._KiS«i St. aug^O !
ir/wv LBS. FIRKIN BUTTER, for sale,
1DUU *>y Ioct perry & SON. ‘
TOBACCO, SEGAlvS, Ate., &c.
XfERY SUPERIOR CHEWING TOBAC
\ CO, SKGARS, &c—The subscriber at
his oM stand, N. E. corner of King and Fairfax
streets, has just received a good assortment of
superior CHE^V ING 10BACC (), ot various
brands and grades, to which he invites the at
tention of the lovers of good TOBACCO, tor
sale by the box. pound, or tips's worth, and on
hand SKGARS. from very tine, down to cheap
or low quality, and for sale by the thousand, or
single SEGAR. Also. SNLl* TS, SMOKING
TOBACCO. PIPES.Sec.
nov f.—tt CHAS. P. SHAW.
riTOBACCO. SKGARS. SNUFF. Kc —The
I undersigned thankful for past favors, begs
leave to sav to bis friends and all others who are
fond of the good things kept by him, that he has
made considerable additions to his S I 0( K ant^
is prepared to hold out inducements to all those
who may lavour him with a call, both as to
quality and price. He will here name some ot
the articles kept on hand and hopes by attention
to business and a disposition to please, to merit
and receive a liberal response lrom a generous
public;—so here goes.
A superior lot of Sun-cured, medium and com
mon Chewing TOBA( ( O.
Fine cut. chewing and smoking 1 OBA( ( OS.
A very fine lot of imported and domestic
SUGARS.
Together with a general assortment ot Port
Mon.lies. Perfumeries, Hair ami looth Brushes
Combs, Pen-knives, No.. Kc. \N iih a large lot
ot Fancy Pipes. Heads and Stems.
JOHN W. SIMPSON,
jo—tt No. 15P. King street
rilOBACCO \ND SUGARS — I have just re
j cei\ed in addition to my stock, two hun
dred boxes of TOBACCO, of all grades, to
which I invite the attention of dealers in the
tow n and country. I have also a large lot ot
SUGARS, part ot* which are very superior, for
sale at very low pi ices. 1 will take Rags at
Baltimore prices in exchange tor I obacco and
Segars. Orders from the country will be
promptly attended to. and prices guaranteed as
low as that of any other city.
aug21 * CHARLES BAYNE.
SADDLES, HARNESS, THI NKS, die.
Saddles, harness, trunks. Kc.—at
No. W’—JAMES JANS A XT respectful
ly uiiorms the public that he has now on muni,
and will continue to keep at \us Alexandria Man
ufactory. adjoining the Marshall House, ail un
usually extensile and elegant assortment o!
articles peitaining to the SADDLING Bl SI
NESS. which he will sell irholesale or retail as
cut;ai\ it not cheaper than they can be bought |
iii the District 01 elsewheie. His assortment
comprise?*:
•SADDLES suitable for ladies and gentlemen in
great \ariety
BRIDLES with plated and steel hits do
MARTINGALES. Valises, Carpet, and Saddle
Bags
HARNESS, suitable for carriage*, buggys, wag
on?* carts, Kc.
WHIPS, carriage and riding, some very elegant ;
THINKS, elegant hard leather, and others, in;
great variety
STIRRUPS, Bridle Bits, and Spurs, plated and
steel, in great variety
SADDLE-TREES, Buckles, Trace and Halter
Chains
SADDLE-CCWERS, Buffalo, and Buckskins. &c.
J V grateful for the liberal patronage here- ■
tofore (onteired upon him, respectfully solicits
its continuance, being confident <>! his ability to
please those in want ot articles in bis line.
rw Old Saddles. Harness, ami Trunks, of all
kinds, repaired with neatness and despatch,
jan I v—tt
II T ILL1AM K. PA DGETT, lil Kmu
1 y street, betarm S7. Msafdt ami If aslun^tan.
has on nand a veiy large assortment of SA D
DLES. HARNESS* and TRUNKS, ot every
kind and qualitv: also, BRIDLES, MAR11N
<;ALES. WHIPS, and SPURS, C A R 1’ E T
BAGS. VALISES, No , and every article to be
to*nd in a Saddle and Harness establishment
l return mv thank* to my tiiends and tbe pub
lie. lor the\erv liberal manner that Ihave been
patronized, and* hope they will continue, a* no
•.nun* shall be spared tf. give satisfaction.
aJ, 14—tt WILLIAM V. PA DGETT.
I!ARDWAKK, CUTLERY, «fcc. j
EXULlsIl & CASTLEMAX,
No Kixo-Stkkkt. Alkxanduia. Va.,
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN Hardware
('vtUry. duns. J'vddiug Materials. B<<r Iron,
tor.. hare now on hand tbe largest stock ot
GOODS, in their line, ever offered in this market
Thankful tor the liberal pationage heretofore
extended to tlieii hou*e. and desiiing to merit a
continuance of tbe same, they are determined
that their stock shall compare tar orably in point
of quality, variety, and price with the more
northern markets. Dealers are invited to call *
• .. .1 . ..1 . . «, W
tllill v cl 111111 xT ui uiriMcrnc.i.
111NE GINS, RIFLES. PISTOLS, Ac.—
4 On hand ot our own importation, a large
Mipply ot single and double barrel Shot Gl NS.
Sin*11 *• ai d double Trigger Kitles
Rev olvers, arid other tin^ Pistols
Gam« Bags. Slml Pouches
Powder Flasks. Shot Belts
Wads and M ad (’utters
Water Proof and other Caps.
Those persons desiring any article in the
above line will find it in our establishment.
We particularly invile attention to a lot ot
fine GUNS in cases, with Pouches, Ac., com
plete. Call and examine at No. !*<). King-street,
wholesale and retail.
sep^.t JOHN T. CREIGHTON A CO.
REASONABLE GOODS—The subscribers j
^ have been appointed Agents for the sale ot
“GRAY’S A WALKER’S W 1 R E DOOR
SPRINGS/' \\hich are the best artiele ever made
for shutting the doors. By the recent improve
ment o! Mr Walker any amount of power re
quired can be given without trouble; the detach- |
able Brackt t. also make* it the most convenient
spring, as it can he mishitted at pleasure. For
sale by the Ifozeii or Crore. at Manufacturer’s
first prices, or in smaller quantities, at a reason
able advance. A good stock now on hand.
JOHN T. CREIGHTON A CO.,
nov 10 No 9ll. King-street.
UAKDWARE AND CUTLERY —The;
subscriber has just received his Fall uip
plies, and respectfully solicits a call Irorn tho-e
desiring to purchase.
His assoitrnent consists of House-Keeping ar
tirie* (including a fine stock ol Pots. (h ens. Ac .
Ac .) Mechanic * bools. Building Materials. Agri
cultural 1 inp'emeiits. Ac.. Ac. Call and see lor
yourselves. n*r h»* is determined to sell bargains.
RICHARD L. ( ARNE, Jr .
oct 17 00. King-street, cor. ot Eairtax.
H( )EU >\\ -WARE —Ju»t received perSchr.
R L. Seth,direct irorn tlie manutactory.
Round an<l Oval Ovens, Skillets and Lids, Pot*.
Griddles. »*xtra Lids. Andirons. W agon Boxes.
Ac , Ac., being a full assortment of articles in
that line. RI( HARD L. ( ARNE, Jr..
nov 14 Hu. King-street, cor. ot Fairlax.
1)AI HR HANGINGS.—/ P CLARKE. No.
1 ;,N King-street, invites the attention ot
the public to his very superior assortment of
American and French DECORATIONS. They
embrace the newest and most Fashionable De
signs. I have aUoevery variety of Satin and
Common PAPERS. My arrangements with the
Manufacturers enable me to offer great induce
ments to buyers. LP^PAPER put on by care
ful workmen under my superintendence,
nov 1— tt_
C fU \ TONS WINDSOR PLASTER, cargo
M f of brigs Lillian and Robert Reed, lor
JfieTby [sep^J CAZENOVE & CO. *
LOTTERY A DVEUTISEM EXTS.
S' OUTHKRN MILITARY ACADEMY LOT
TERY.—By Authority ok the State nr
AT a ha m a . A N (IT H K R GLORIOUS (>PP( >R
TUMTY! The unproved Scheme in ('lass W
having been received with such a decidedly favor
able demonstration, the Manager takes great
pleasure in presenting another beautilully bril
liant Scheme, offering a lar more profitable in
vestment than any stock or securities now in
the market. Class X. to be drawn December 1 of/<.
1855. in the city of Montgomery, when Prizes
amounting to $30,000 will he distributed accor
ding to the following
UNPARALLELED SCHEDULE!
REMEMBER! ONE THOUSAND PRIZES!
capital PIUZK $10,000 1
Class X.
1 Prize of.$10,000 is.$10,000
2 do .2.ttoo are. 4.000
3 do . 500 are. 1,500
11 do . 250 are. 2.750
]o no . 11" are. 1.100
17 do . 75 aie. 1.275
43 do . 50 are. 2.150
83 do . 50 are. 2,075
200 do . 10 are. 2,000
630 do . 5 are. 3.15o
1000 Prizes amounting to.$30,000
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERS!
Tickets $5—Halves $2 50—Quarters $1 25.
SAMUEL swan, Agent and Manager,
nov 9—dtd Montgomery, Ala.
\yf ARYLAND LOTTERIES—Office of
31 EOERTI'N &■ BRO., rower of Exchange
Placf and Sooth stent—$.;."00 LO 1 ! ERY —Spe
cial notice.—The famous and lucky 1‘atapsco
Lottery, (small try.) will hereaiter he drawn on
Tuesday, Thvr&duy. and Saiut day of cacti w tk.
CAPITALS.
1 Prize of 5/m'h* Dollars, is 5.00" Dollar*.
1 Prized’ 3.0"" Dollars. i* 3.000 Dollar.*.
1 Prize of 2.500 Dollars, is 2.500 Dollars.
1 Prize of 1.500 Dollars, is 1.500 Dollars.
1 Prize of 1.250 Dollars, is 1.25" Dollars.
5 Prizes ot I ,o"" Dollars, are 5,""0 Dollars
!" Prizes ot 5"" Dollars, are 5.000 Dollars.
1" Pii/es ol 250 Dollars, are2,5"" Dollars. \c
'Pickets $1: Halves 50 cent.*: Quarters 25 cents.
A full (Vititicate of Package ol
25 Wholes $15 oo I 25 Quarters $3 75
25 Halves 7 50 | 25 Eight* 1 t*7
In the small Lotteries we average the sale ol
the highe.*t Capitals at least twicea week, and
the prize.* have generally fallen into the hands ol
those who stood in need of money. Persons de
sirous of giving the small Lottery a tail trial
should take the best plan and send us Jjd", lor
which we will return tour certificate* ot pack
ages ot w hole t ickets—in all one hundred, the
loss on w hich could not exceed the money paid,
and affords not only a very good chance lor a
high prize, but a lair one lor a handsome little
fortune, tour packages ot consecutive numbers
but seldom missing a good three number 1 icket,
varying from lou to #-r>.0('0.
[b1' All orders to secure the earliest attention
and best selection of regular Packages of Single
Tickets and Shale**, must be forwarded without
delay, and addressed to the great Prize Agents.
EGERTON * BROTHER.
Box lu3, Post Office, Baltimore, Md
rp“ The Official Drawing ot these great Lot- :
ttries, duly certified to by the State Commission
er. will be sent immediately after it is drawn,!
tc *11 who ^rder from us. with a full explanation
ot the result The above list contains only the
Capitals the prize* m every Lottery vary from
the price ot Tickets upwards.
Baltimore. Md.. sep t’>—d3m
CHINA, GLASS, KARTHKNWARK, &«.
1MRST FALL IMPORTATION By Ship
Mersangus. 1 am in receipt of my first in
stalment ot ('RO( KKl'O \\ ARK toi tiie hall bu
siuess. By the Ship William Witherle. t«» ar
l ive during the mouth ot August, t shall receiv e
the principal part ot my supplies tor the frill
trade, and shall be ready to avail myself of the
earliest business ot tbe season. My assort- ;
irient will be foetid to be as complete and a* de
sirable as can le found in any ot tbe Atlantic
markets. The same uniform puce-, moderate
rate* and strict attention to business which has
always prevailed, will. I trust, insure a contin
uance ot the liberal patronage, heretofore extend
ed to my establishment. mo i J K H MILLER. .
nOCBLE THICK FRENCH WINDOW
GLASS—A small assortment ot heavy
double thick French Window (»la-s. for Store
Windows, Show Cases, Ac., from 12 X Iv to
3M X f>n iriche>. Also, a further supply' French
Window Glass, of ordinary thickness, assorted
sizes and qualities, just received, and lor .-ale by
$ mo 1 ROBT. H MILLER. ;
1)APER SHADES—A large supply of ricii
patterns and new styles, just received by
'll mo 17 R H MILLER.
FANCY ARTICLES, 4c.
11()R THE T(>1 LETT.— Excelsior and other
^ Pomades. Hair Oils. 'Ponies and Regenera
tors. Lily White, Colognes and Kxtracts Crys- 1
taline Ball" and o?h* r Fancy S.*aps. Powder
Puffs, with other fancy anti useful articles, re
ceived at
H. B. WHITTINGTON’S * COS,
nov 13 No Hi. King-street, j
C10IJNTING-H0USK PENS —We have just !
/ received a supply of .Mammoth Counting
House Gold Pens, with Silver cases, a very su
perior article, to which we invite the attention i
of Merchants and Bankers.
nov 19 BERRY fc BLAKEMORE.
rp RIM MINGS.—.Beit received per Express.!
I another supply of Moireantique, Moss,
Marabout, and other TRIMMINGS tor the Win
ter trade. BERRY Ac BLAKEMORE.
nov 14 No 72. King-street.
AttlUCl LTI HAL IMPLEMENTS, 4c.
/ 1()RN and COB CRCSHEK—Maynard's
y j Corn and C< t Crushkr and Grinding;
Mill —We are prepared to sell this newly inven
ted Machine, believing that they are the most
desirable Mill now made—as they will last long
er. grind easier and finer than any other Mill— t
warranted to work well.
MEADE k EACHES, j
nov 22 No. 12. Fair fax-street. Agents
JEST RECEIVED —
100 Raw Hide Cutting Boxes
lnO Com Shelters, all sizes and prices
7f> Thermometer and other Churns
A Do. Sinclaii s Screw Propeller Straw Cut
rer". tor sale by MKADh \ P. At HP.S.
nov 2 N»*. 12, P'airtax-street J
1M)R HOI SEK EEPEKS.—Tea Prays and
^ Waiters. Chamber Sets of Painted Tin,
Cake Boxes. Spice Boxes. Kuite liays. Plate
Warmers, .lellv Strainer" and Moulds. Cream
Preezers and Moulds, .Meat ( utter". Sausage
Sniffers, Apple Pearers. Apple Corets. Karina t
Boilers. Mortars and Pestle, Coal Hods and
Seives, Preserv ing Kettles, Upright Gridirons i
Biril Roasters. Patent Sad Irons, bread Toaster*.
Waffle Irons. Oyster BroiUrs. Leathered 'Packs,
Pack Drawer", Table Cutlery and Silver Plated
War- of the b»-st nianufactui e. Nut Crack", Nut
Picks, Napkin Rings, Step Ladders. Clothes
Horses, Hampers for soiled Clothes. Woodware
and Baskets of all kinds. Door Mats, 'inhie
Mats, Leather K**y Baskets, Crumb Brushes,
Window. Sweeping and Stove Brushes, Brushes
of all sorts. Feather Dusters: of common Tin
Ware, Britauia. and Block Pin my assortment
is complete. New housekeepers are especially
invited to examine this variety and the prices, j
JOHN OGDEN.
oct 0 Dealer in articles useful in Housekeeping.
fpiMOTHY SEED.—30 bushels new Seed,
1 received, and for sale by
oet 31 GREEN & SETTLE.
MISCKLI.A.VKOl * HKAD1MG._
POETICAL CRITICISM.
The Song of Jliauatha.—hy IIenry Wads
worth Longfellow. 10mo. pp. 316:—Tick*
nor it Fields.
It is much to be regretted,
That the most ambitious poem
Written by this charming poet.
By this poet most accomplished,
Should be £0 uninteresting,
So devoid of thought or fancy,
Should be so, in all things, wanting.
\\ anting in imagination,
Wanting fervor, wanting pathos,
Wanting even in its story,
Anything to interest u*;
Interest us, always ready,
Anxious, to be interested.
Should you ask,—-why this opinion?
Why this unaccustomed treatment
Of so popular an author,
Of an author whom we cherish?
We should answer, we should tell you,
*Tis because what he has written,
Written in this pretty volume,
Volume printed down in Boston,
Of above three hundred pages,
Is of him indeed unworthy.
Tis the song of Hiawatha.
Who the deuce is Hiawatha,
Hiawatha ever singing?
We can’t undertake to tell you.
Tell you yet we will however,
Should you make us such inquiries.
All our little store of knowledge,
Straightway in such words as Follow.
Hiawatha is an Indian,
Indian something, place or person,
Which, we have not yet discovered;
And the burden of the poem
In such uames as Nawadaha,
Mushkod&sa, Tawtsena,
Tuscaloosa and Pukwana,
Mohawk, Choctaw and Camanche,
Mandan, Pawnee and Oinahaw,
M ishe* Mak wa, M uj ekeew is,
Kabeyuu, Kabibonokka,
Wawa, Shawshaw, Shawondasee,
KahgHhpel, Wawonai^sa,
Yenadisse, Pau-Puk, Keewis,
And a catalogue quite endless,
Of such words without meaning.
Meaning or association,
lo a raie iacp or a unritumn.
True, the measure floweth smoothly,
Smoothly, quite, as warm molasses,
Running from an opened bung-hole,
Bung-hole truant buys opened,
Down upon some well-known wharf,
By pol icemen much neglected.
But such writing is most easy;
For 'tis scarcely fifteen minutes
Since, to write this very notice,
Notice in the very measure,
Of this very Hiawatha,
We took our reluctant pen up.
And Tis only on the measure
And the wretched Indian stories.
(Wretched by no fault of author.)
And those names that make the poem
Like an Indian dictionary
Broken into lines trochaic,
That this poet most accomplished,
Poet full of thought and fancy,
Poet to our land an honor,
Has been led to waste his labor.
Let the hook, with Hiawatha,
' Who, we find out, is a person,)
(jo “to regions of the home-wind
“Of the North west wind Keewaydin.*'
— .V. V. Cornin'.
FOR SALK AND RENT.
jirX DWELLING HORSE FOR SALE —
-ii»di 1 will sell uj>on reasonable terms, the
DWELLING HORSE am* LOT, on the cor
ner of Prince and Washington streets, the tunn
el residence ot Wm. H. Fowle, esq. A more
beautiful location can t lie obtained in the city.
The LOT fronts on Prince street about f>2 feet,
and on Washington street lun leet. The HOLME
is built of brick, tiiiee stories high, with a hack
building and other out houses for wood, coal,
Ac. The dining room is R> by 21 feet, with a
large Pantry and China Closet, and hot and cold
wat»*r immediately adjoining. The bathing ar
rangements are ot the most complete character
and the hath room convenient to every cham
ber. Hot and cold water, and gas from the
kitchen to the second story. I he yard is well
shaded, wpii a great variety of flowers. Ac.
Any persons wishing to ex. mine the premises
can do so by giving a short notice. The pro
perty is regarded as about the most desirable lit
the city. (sep 7—tt ] \\ II.LI AM BA^ NE.
M HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE.—I
will sell at private sale the HOUSE and
LOT on Union, between King and Prince street*,
occupied as a store and dwelling for twenty
years past. 'Hie lot is bounded on the north and
west by a twenty teet alley.and ran be so altered
a< to make a line *tore house tor the railroad
trade. The cars pass immediately in front ol
this property, f or terms, &c„ apply to
' SAMUEL J. McCORMICK, or
jv 29—eott RUDOLPH MASSEY.
Ad FOR SALE.—The D W E L L I N G
jl3.IIOUSE anu LOT OF GROUND, now
occupied by me, on Fairfax street. '1 he Horns
is built in the best and most substantial manner,
with many conveniences lor the comfort of a
family There is on the lot, (which is remarka
bly well graded.) a Hydrant, a large Cistern,‘a
Brick Smoke House. Stable, and C arriage House.
The situation is healthy as any in the city.
oct27—2awtf * RANCIS L SMITH.
firA FOR SALK—A new and very desira
1 A hi- three story DM KLLING HOUSE, and
GARDEN attached, having a.! the modern im
provements. arid situated in a healthy and plea
sant part ol the ci'v.
sep *•—enti SAMI EL J McCORMK K
FoR .SALE! OR RENT.—The three
;:l|! story BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, on
prince street, a tew doors above the Bank of the
Old Dominion. For terms.enquire ot
oct 4—eotf _ S. SHINN.
M STORE TO LET — 1 he STORE
HOUSE’., on Cameron street, next door to
The Theatre Building, now occupied by W. A.
Martin, with a good dry cellar under the whole;
<ni excellent stand lor almost any kind of busi
ness. Terms moderate Also, two ROOMS in
said building. Possession given immediately.
Apply to THOMAS McCORMICK.
sep lb-eotf
ME’OK KENT.—The D VV E L L I N G
HOUSE, on St. Asaph street, now occu
pied by R S. fluck. esq. The House is in com
plete order, has Gas and Water. Bath Rooms,
and all the modern convenience* of a first class
dwelling Apply to
oct 112—eodtf I LOUIS KINZER.
FOR RENT.— 1 he three story BRICK.
j^EwaRKHOUSK. cov-red with slate, situa
ted on the east side of Union, at the intersection
ol the alley between King and Prince streets.
Posses.-ion given immediately. Apply to
JOHN F DYER,
oct is—dtf Janney’* Wharf.
FOR RENT.—The three story BRICK
J ■£ ItWn.i I\ G and STORK, on the west
side of Fairfax street, next to John Leadbeater*
Store—a good stand lor any business. Posses
sion given immediately. Apply to
4mot K H. MILLER.
MFOR RENT.—A STORE (No. 55) on
JoKKing street, two door* Irom corner of
Fairfax street, [aug 3—tf] JOHN WEST.

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