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The Court of Appeals meets in Richmond, November 5th, January 5th, and March 5th of each year, and session lasts one hundred and sixty days. At Staunton on September 10th, length of session sixty days. At Wytheville, July 10th, length of session sixty days, always understood, however, if their business is dispatched sooner they adjourn.
Alexandria City Circuit Court meets on the 4th Monday in May and Sep- tember.
Alexandria County Circuit Court meets third Monday in May, and Wednes- day after the first Monday in November.
Alexandria City Court meets 2d Monday in every month. Quarterly terms are January, April, July and October.
Alexandria County Court meets 4th Monday in month. Quarterly terms are February, May, August and November.
Fairfax Circuit Court meets 2d Monday in June and November. County Court meets 3d Monday. Quarterly terms are March, June, August and November.
Fauquier Circuit Court meets Tuesday after 1st Monday in September, 2d Monday in December, and Tuesday after 1st Monday in April. County Court meets 4th Monday. Quarterly terms are March, May, August and November
Culpeper Circuit Court meets Ist of June and November; County Court meets 3d Monday. Quarterly terms are February, May, July and October.
Loudoun Circuit Court meets 4th Monday in April, 3d Monday in October, and 3d Monday in January. County Court meets 2d Monday.
Prince William Circuit Court meets 2d Monday in October and May. County Court meets Ist Monday. Quarterly terms are March, June, August and October.
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EDITORIAL NOTICES.
ROBERT L. ADAM .- The Jewelry, Diamond, Watch, Clock, Chronometer, and Fancy Goods establishment conducted by Mr. Adam, was founded by his grandfather, Mr John Adam, in 1800, and is the next house for antiquity-continuous antiquity-in the city. This time-honored and elegant place of business is now carried on by the genial ROBERT; and we cordially commend him to the good will and patronage of the public, in town and country. The house is reliable, and carries about as large a stock of the best, neatest, and well-selected goods as any house south of the Potomac. Everything recherche. (See card.)
AUCTION AND COMMISSION HOUSE .- The popular establishment, formerly the historic "City Hotel," corner of Royal and Cameron streets, is now conducted by Messrs. Lucas & Quintin as an Auction and Commission House. In addition to which, they offer for sale, upon pleasing terms, a great variety of goods, consisting, in part, of Boots and Shoes, Books and Stationery, China, Glass and Tin Ware, Lamps, Sewing Machines, Looking Glasses, &c., &c. A perfect "Bazar." (See card.)
JOHN P. AGNEW & Co .- These gentlemen, at their wharves and yard, corner of Franklin and Union streets, sell at wholesale and retail George's Creek, Cumberland, and Anthracite Coals. They are also the proprietors of the "Alexandria Ship Yard and Marine Railways." Several large vessels have been built here, and they are constantly hauling up and repairing all classes of vessels. The business of the yard is constantly increasing. (See card.)
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY .- This great corporation has its local office here on Fairfax street, under the "Braddock House." It would be superfluous in the editors to offer a word of commendation in behalf of this concern. Suffice it to say, they are always ready to do their duty in the present as they have in the past. Mr. JOHN H. WILSON is the resident agent, and a more affable and accommo- dating gentleman is not to be found. (See card.)
THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE .- This most valued journal was founded in 1800 by the grandfather of the present proprietor. It is one of the very best papers printed in this State, and the only
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daily in Northern Virginia. It is decidedly Democratic in politics, and meets and discusses the political questions and issues of the day with vigor and ability. EDGAR SNOWDEN is now the editor and proprietor. (See card.)
GEORGE A. APPICH .- This gentleman, at his elegant. Restaurant, No. 175 King street, is prepared at all hours to furnish meals. He has choice Wines, Liquors and Cigars for sale at the bar. The reputation of this house is wide-spread for the nicety of its cuisine. (See card.)
ALEXANDRIA HOUSE .- This excellent house of entertainment, situated at the corner of Prince and St. Asaph streets, EDWARD HUGHES, proprietor, is always prepared to accommodate its guests, both transient and regular. It is directly opposite the City Post- . office, and convenient to the business portion of the city. (See card.)
AMAN'S .- This capital Restaurant and Eating Saloon, No. 316 Ninth street, N. W., Washington, D. C., will be pleased to receive and entertain in the best manner all who may honor it with their patronage. (See card.)
JOHN AHERN & Co .- These gentlemen, at their wholesale and retail house, corner Prince, West and Commerce streets, have a fine, large stock of Groceries and Liquors for sale upon pleasing terms. A call upon this firm would meet with attention from them. A reliable house. (See card.)
BENJAMIN BARTON came from England to Alexandria, Virginia, in 1801, and commenced the clock and watch business, and con- tinued the trade up to the time of his death, 1816. His son Thomas carried on the business until 1821, when he died. Since then it has been conducted by the next son, BENJAMIN BARTON, adding to it the Silversmith and Jewelry trade in 1834, which has been continued up to this time, making the establishment 81 years old. This reliable house merits the patronage of all persons; having need of the various articles advertised in another column of this book. (See card.)
BELL BROTHERS .- These gentlemen, at their office, No. 61 King street, are prepared to execute with neatness and dispatch, and at pleasing prices, all work entrusted to them. They are Manu- facturing Stationers and Paper Box makers, and all who call upon them will be well pleased with their work and terms. (See card.)
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BECKHAM & BRO .- These gentlemen, Wholesale Flour Deulers and Commission Merchants, at their place of business, No. 27 King street, give their atttention to all business confided to them. They are reliable gentlemen, and persons dealing with them may depend upon the utmost fairness. (See card.)
J. BRODERS & Co .- These gentlemen, at their place of business, No. 11 King street, do a wholesale and jobbing business in Gro- ceries, Provisions, Flour, Salt, and Fish. They have a full line of pure old Whiskies, Brandies, Gin, Rum, &o., in case and bottles. They are the agents for the Baltimore river steamers. A reliable house. (See card.)
HENRY BAADER .- This gentleman, at his place of business, Nos. 41 and 46 King street, offers for sale Stoves, Tinware, and all kinds of House Furnishing Goods. He also buys all kinds of Iron, Metals, Furs, Rags, Ilides, &c. Persons having dealings with him may rely upon its being done fairly. (See card.)
BURKE & HERBERT .- These gentlemen, at their place of busi- ness, corner of King and Fairfax streets, are dealers in Govern- ment Bonds, Local Stocks, and all first-class Railroad and other good investments. (See card.)
JAMES BEACH .- This gentleman, at his place of business, No. 20 King street, is prepared to do with fidelity all work entrusted to him. He is a reliable man. (See card.)
EDMUND BURKE .- (The Attorney for the Commonwealth of the : County.) This gentleman, at his office, City Hall, practices in the State and United States Courts, and in Admiralty causes. Any business entrusted to this gentleman will meet with his undivided attention. (See card.)
SAMUEL G. BRENT .- This gentleman, at his office, corner of King and Fairfax streets, gives his particular attention to all cases entrusted to him. He practices in all the neighboring courts. (See card.)
"BRADDOCK HOUSE."-This ancient hostelry, one of the finest in the country, has been much improved under the management of its proprietor, Mr. GEO. W. BROWN. This hotel was formerly known by thename of "Green's Mansion House." With the change of name many radical improvements for the comfort of guests have been inaugurated, and it is now one of the most delightful places for the weary traveler's rest, where he can take his ease. Mr. Spencer and Col. R. W. Falls are the managers, and all may be
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assured of a hearty welcome and elegant entertainment. (See card.)
WM. COGAN .- This long-established and reliable Gas, Steam Fitting and Plumbing House, founded in 1848, is the place to deal with. A polite, genial, and accommodating man of business, it is a pleasure to deal with him. He has one of the finest, best, and most substantial stock of goods in his line, south of the Potomac. His sons, who are with him, are always ready to give their special attention to any work in their line, and we bespeak for them a full share of patronage both in city and country. See advertisement on another page of this book. (See card.)
C. H. COLLINS .- This gentleman, the proprietor of the "Alex- andria Iron and Brass Works," corner of Royal and Wilkes streets, is prepared to execute with neatness and dispatch all work in his line. He has the largest collection of patterns south of Philadel- phia. (See card.)
JOHN P. CLARKE .- This gentleman, at his establishment, No. 158 King street, and who has been in the business since 1850, is prepared to execute all work in his line with his accustomed skill and dispatch. He has, as all who deal with him know, a pure artistic taste, and one can go to his house and be thoroughly suited. (See card.)
W. FRANKLIN CREIGHTON .- This gentleman, at his place of business, No. 85 King street, under Sarepta Hall, has an extensive stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Paints, Seeds, &c., and will execute all orders from town and country with promptitude. (See card.)
JOHN T. COLE & Co .- These gentlemen, at their place of busi- ness, 209 King street, have a well selected stock of pure Drugs and Medicines on hand. They also deal in all kinds of Druggists' Sundries, Perfumery, Toilet Soaps, Trusses, Sponges, &c. and everything usually kept in a first class drug store. (See card.)
CITIZENS' NATIONAL BANK .- This Banking house, N. W. cor- ner of Prince and Lee streets, does a thorough banking business. (See card.)
JAMES R. CATON .- This gentleman, No. 2 City Hall, (Market Building,) practices in Alexandria city and the adjoining Coun- ties. He is also a Notary Public. (See card.)
GEORGE W. CLIFFORD .- This gentleman, is city contractor and the authorized agent for cleaning Vaults, &c. His card will speak for itself, and we earnestly recommend him to a discerning pub-
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lic. Orders left at his residence, corner of Royal and Queen streets, will meet prompt attention. Col. Clifford would also be pleased to hear from his friends in the county. (See card.)
CONCORDIA HOTEL AND RESTAURANT .- This well known hos- telry, corner of Prince and Royal street, JACOB BOHRAUS, proprie- tor, is always prepared to serve its patrons in the very best man- ner. Meals served at all hours on the "European Plan." Steamed Oysters a specialty. This house is beautifully situated, and well appointed in every respect. (See card.)
CALMES & KRAFFT .- These gentlemen, at their Sample Rooms, No. 12 North Royal street, have the largest and best assortment of Liquors and Wines of their own importation ; also, the best brands of Domestic and Imported Cigars. This is a first-class Sample Room, and is worthy of the patronage of the people of the city and country. (See card.)
E. E. DOWNHAM & Co .- These gentlemen, at their Wholesale Liquor Dealers establishment, No. 13 King street, do an extensive business throughout the State and the District of Columbia. They have the finest Liquors for sale, and also Liquors to suit the taste and price of any customers. As a specialty, they keep the cele- brated "Old Dominion Family Rye." (See card.)
GEO. N. DUFFEY .- This gentleman, at his place of business, No. 86 King street, opposite I. Eichberg's large Dry Goods store, has an extensive stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry. Spectacles and Eye Glasses a specialty. A call upon this young gentleman will insure purchasing, as all must be pleased with the prices of these first-class goods. A reliable house. (See card.)
J. W. DYER & Co .- These gentlemen, at their house, No. 23 South Royal street, wholesale and retail dealers in shell and opened Oysters, Fish, and Crabs. Orders from the country receive prompt attention. Give them a call. (See card.)
THOMAS DEVITT .- This gentleman, at his store, corner of Duke and Alfred streets, has for sale a choicestock of Groceries, Liquors and Ales. He deals, also, in Cigars, Wood and Coal. A reliable house. (See card.)
J. DREIFUS & Co .- These gentlemen, at their old stand, estab- lished in 1859, do a large Junk and Hide business. Persons deal- ing in their line will do well to give them a call. (See card.)
WM. DEMAINE & SON .- These gentlemen, at their place of busi-
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ness, corner of King and Alfred streets, give their individual at- tention to all business in their line. A reliable house. (See card:)
DAVIS' RESTAURANT .- At this house, corner of 6th street and Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C. Ladies and Gentlemen can find the best accommodations upon the most reasonable terms. The house was formerly kept by Mr. Dubant. We recommend the house to the patronage of the public. (See card.)
ISAAC EICHBERG .- This gentleman, at his store, corner of King and Royal streets, conducts a Dry Goods, Carpets, Oilcloths, and Notion business, and assures all who may deal with him, in town or country, perfectly fair and reliable dealing. Mr. H. Schwarz is the manager, and is a genial, pleasant gentleman. (See card,)
EXCHANGE AND BALLARD HOUSE .- This excellent house, Nos. 28 and 30 North Royal, opposite City Hall (Market,) is well kept by GEORGE STEUERNAGEL, proprietor. The houses have lately been remodeled and refurnished, and he is prepared to make all at home who may be pleased to patronize him. Meals at all hours. (See card.)
JOHN A. FIELD .- This gentleman, manufacturer and wholesale dealer, at his store No. 71 King street, has on hand one of the largest and best selected stock of Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, Pipes, &c., to be found in this market. A call upon this reliable gentle- man would meet with pleasing attention. (See card.)
E. S. FLEMING .- This gentleman, at his place of business on King street, has for sale a large and well selected stock of Watches, Jewelry, Solid Silver and Plated Ware. He gives particular at- tention to the repairing of Fine Watches. Our readers would do well to call upon him before purchasing elsewhere. (See card.)
FIRST NATIONAL BANK .-- This Banking House, at the corner of Lee and Prince streets, does a thorough banking business. (See card.)
E. FRANCIS .- This gentleman, at the "Old . Dominion Lime Kilns," at his office No. 76 King street, and at Kilns, Canal Basin, is prepared to furnish at the shortest notice, and at bottom prices, superior wood burnt Lime and Brick. Lime for agricultural pur- poses also for sale. A reliable establishment. (See card.)
FOWLE & Co .- These gentlemen have just inaugurated, at No. 7 Union street, a Grain, Cotton, and Provision Commission Brokers office, and give constant quotations by direct private wires from various parts of the country. A reliable concern. (See card.)
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GEO. E. FRENCH .- This old and reliable dealer in Books, Sta- tionery, Magazines, Reviews, and all the papers of the day, is prepared to wait on his customers, with his usual style, at Nos. 93 and 95 King street. His specialties aro : Russia Leather Goods, Japanese Goods, Gold Pens, Pencils, Pocket Knives, &c., &c. He is prepared to execute promptly all kinds of Plain and Fancy Printing. An experience of thirty-three years enables him to do justice to himself and customers. (See card.)
GORMAN & PETTIT .- These gentlemen, the proprietors of the "Alexandria Boiler Works," Union street, between Prince and Duke-the only establishment of the kind in the city-are pre- pared to do all work in their line with dispatch and fidelity. (See card.)
GREEN & WISE .- These gentlemen, the most extensive Real Estate Agents in the State, are prepared to offer inducements to all who wish to locate in the "Old Dominion." They have all kinds of farms for sale; farms suitable for grazing, sheep-raising, and for the ordinary products of the soil. In the last few years they have sold several hundred farms, valued at from two to three millions of dollars, and have settled parties to the number of two to three thousand persons, from every section of this country and from Europe. This is a reliable house. (See card.)
W. P. GRAVES .- This gentleman, at his place of business, corner of Fairfax and Franklin streets-"Fairfax Street Market"-has a large stock of Groceries, Fresh and Salted Meats, Crockery, Notions, &c., always on hand. He also keeps, from his own herd, fresh Milk and Cream, daily. He is the agent for the D. O. Mun- son's Nurseries. A reliable house. (See card.)
JOHN H. GREENE .- This gentleman, at his office No. 4 City Hall, (Market Building) is prepared to attend to all legal business entrusted to his care with zeal and fidelity. (Sce card.)
. CURTIS B. GRAHAM .- This gentleman, at his place of business, No. 1230 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C., executes with neatness and dispatch, all kinds of Lithographing. Maps, &c., a specialty. He executed the Map accompanying this little book. We earnestly recommend him to all needing business in his line. Many years experience makes him an adept. He resides in the county of Alexandria, and is one of our most valued citizens. (See card.)
GERMAN BANKING COMPANY .- This Banking House, situated
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on King street, between Pitt and St. Asaph, does a thorough bank- ing business. (See card.)
D. M. GERMAN .- This gentleman, at his establishment, No. 142 King street, is prepared, at all times, to furnish articles in his line. Superior Bread and Cakes, and Confectioneries, made to order and constantly on hand. (See card.)
GREGORY & O'BRIEN .- These gentlemen, at their Wholesale Grocery House, No. 33 King street, keep always on hand a choice lot of their goods, and give careful attention to orders from the country. A reliable firm. (See card.)
HARMON & SMITH .- These gentlemen, at their Wholesale and Retail House, corner of Prince and Royal streets-the old stand established by the late Mr. Thomas Davy in the early part of the present century-are prepared to sell, upon pleasing terms, their Groceries, Feed, and Cut Hay. They also do a Commission busi- ness. A reliable house. (See card.)
WILLIAM HELMUS .- This gentleman's well-known Restaurant, No. 414 Seventh street, N. W., Washington, D. C., keeps nothing but the finest brands of Wines, Liquors, and Cigars. Oysters in every style. Game a specialty. (See card.)
HARLOW BROTHERS .- These gentlemen, at their place of business N. W. corner of Cameron and Royal streets, upon the ground which, for many years, stood the ante-Revolutionary inn, "The Royal George," have erected a commodious store, and do a large Wholesale and Commission business, &c. A reliable house. (See card.)
FRANK HUME -- This well-known, genial, and thorough business gentleman, conducts his Wholesale Grocery and Liquor Dealer house, No. 454 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D. C., where persons calling to transact business may be sure of being fairly dealt with. He has an immense stock of goods in bis line. Mr. Hume's native modesty is only excelled by his geniality. He is a native of this State, and now resides at "Mt. Ida," Alexandria county, Va. "Long may he wave !" (See card.)
PROF. R. E. HEYMAN .- This gentleman, one of the most ac- complished Musicians and teachers of Music in the State, resides at No. 7 North Fairfax street. He is the organist of old Christ Church, and many have been delighted with music he brings out of that instrument. (See card.)
J. HIGGINS .- This gentleman, at his store, No. 162 King street,
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is prepared, on the shortest notice, to do all kinds of Gas and Steam Fitting. He is a practical Plumber, and gives personal attention to all work entrusted to him. A reliable house. (See card,)
GEO. R. HILL & Co .- The growing popularity of Messrs. HILL & Co.'s goods, and the rapidily increasing business of the firm have compelled them to add largely to their already extensive establish- ment, and, in addition to the buildings which they erected last year, they are now fitting up another, in the rear of their factory, to be used for producing "sponged work"-such as fine Cream Bis- cuit, Soda Biscuit, &c., &c. By their energy and enterprise, Messrs. HILL & Co have built up one of the largest and most suc- cessful manufactories in our midst. They have won for their goods a most enviable reputation, they now being numbered among the necessaries of life. From the most delicate and delicious of their cakes down, through all the different grades to the "hard tack," they are made under the supervision of the most competent bakers, and the uniformity of the quality thus obtained have secured for them the general favor in which they are held by the consumers. Their special goods: Cream Wafer and Family Soda Biscuits. They have added to their already large establish- ment a spacious new three-story warehouse, 50x56 feet, and a new office. They have had this fall a very good trade. They have in their employ some fifty or sixty hands, and their business is steadily increasing. (See card.)
THOMAS HOY .- This gentleman, is prepared at his place of busi- ness No. 148. S. W. corner of King and St. Asaph streets, to do all the work that may be entrusted to him. He has a very large stock of goods on hand, consisting of Ranges, Furnaces, Stoves, Tin and Sheet Iron Ware, &c. Roofing, Guttering and Spouting. A reliable house. (See card.)
HENRY HERBNER .- This well-known publican, at his celebrated stand No. 149 King street, supplies families with Oysters and other delicacies in season. His bar is stocked with the choicest Wines and Liquors. In addition to the above he has opened a LIVERY STABLE on Washington street, between King and Cameron, where he will use his best endeavors to accommodate the public. (See card.)
PHILIP B. HOOE .- This gentleman is engaged in a General Commission business at Prince street wharf. IIe pays strict at-
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tention to the purchase and sale of Flour, Grain, &c., and imports Salt, Plaster, and Fertilizers. He is the agent for several insur- ance companies, and also for the Potomac Steamboat Company. (See card.)
WILLIAM D. HUDSON .- This gentleman, at his place of business, No. 265 King street, between Henry and Fayette streets, has for sale a fine stock of Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Oils, &c. This house is eminently worthy of public patronage. (See card.)
L. G. HINE .- This gentleman, at his office, corner of 4} street and Louisiana Avenue, Washington, D. C. gives his attention to all cases entrusted to him before the courts of the District of Columbia. (See card.)
Jos. & JOHN P. HAMLIN .- These gentlemen, proprietors of "The Hamlin House," No. 312 Sixth street N. W., Washington, D. C., are prepared, and will welcome, all guests who may desire furnished rooms and meals. They have the very best accommo- dations, and we recommend our readers to call. (See card.)
HARVEY'S RESTAURANT .- This well known establishment for ladies and gentlemen, No. 1016, corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 11th street, Washington, D. C., is the largest Oyster House and Restaurant in the city. All the delicacies of the season served in first-class style. Messrs. HARVEY & HOLDEN, proprie- tors. (See card.)
R. M. LAWSON & JAMIESON .- These gentlemen, at No. 69 Came- ron streets, do a General Commission business, and deal largely in Fertilizers and Grass Seeds. They also make advances on grain in store, and pay special attention to grain and country produce. (See card.)
W. A. JOHNSON & Co .- These gentlemen, at their wholesale and retail house, N. E. corner of Cameron and Royal streets, have a large and well selected stock of Groceries. Liquors, and all the usual articles for sale in a first-class establishment. They do a Commission business also. A reliable house. (See card.)
JANNEY & Co .- These gentlemen, at No. 152 King street, are prepared to sell their Drugs, Paints, Oils, Window Glass, &c., at prices that cannot fail to please. In the same building, the firm of JANNEY & WARFIELD conduct a Fire, Life, and Marine Insur- ance business, and are prepared to insure in first-class companies, and none other. (See card.)
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. KELLY & CARR .- These gentlemen, at their place of business, No. 89 Cameron street, do a large Grocery, Liquor, and Commis- sion business. They have a considerable trade from the Counties of Loudoun, Fauquier, Culpeper, and all the contiguous country, and are every way reliable. (See card.)
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