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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

Wild Gee$e.-A gentleman purchased in mar
ket, day or two since, four Geese which were
represented as mongreIS; but when released
from durancc, instead of wandering about The
yard as sober geese ought to do, took to their
wings very deliberately ard flew away
1t was aScertaned that they had aIighted in
marsh not far from town. whittier some gunners
Immediately repaired. They succeeded in ri0g-
ing two Of them; but the others dceming the at
tcntions of their town friends more cordial than
comfortable, set off in good earnest for the sea.
and had not To use cant Boston phrase about
@riaI voyages, appeared at he fremont at II
O'Clock last uight.-Nort1H Beacon
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

curious anccdote is related ofthe cause of
NJ. Rothschids recent heavy loss by the fall of
Spanish stocks. Mr. oreno. the present Min
lster OF Finance in Spain, was exied by Ferdi-
nand VII. for having been President of the Cor
ties in 1923 He resided in Paris for long time,
and having become very much reduced in his
circumstances, applied to NJ Rothschild for
loan OF twenty thousand francs. which was re.
fused. When Toreno, a short time since. was
placed at the head ofthe Spanish department of
finances, NJ. RothschId proposed to him fl
nanclal operation, by which he, NJ. r., would
have realized several millions. Toreno not on
ly rejected it, but knowing that Rothschild was
Z, large holder of Spanish stockssproposcd to
5he government the scheme ofbankruptcy which
mas haG the ei1ect OF suddenly depressing Span.
ISL funds to such degree as to cause a loss TO
VI. RolhschlId Of twenty millions of francs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

Alfred Huger, Esq. is the Union candidate
for Congress from the Charleston Is. c. Dis
trict. He will oppose Mr. Pinckney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

Cases of cholera continue TO occur i'm PhiladeI-
phia, butthe disease does not increase nor become
Epidemic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

Some incendiary attempts hadc lately been
made in Charleston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

The elections in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and
New Jersey, took place yesterday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

A fancy dinner is now regarded as "pre-
monitory symptom Of a Jackson defeat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

HEALTH OF WAsnINGToN.-From the reports O.
the Board of Health for the last three months
it appears that the number of deaths Of adult
persons from all causes, within the City of Wash
inpton have been
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-15

n. p. WILLIs.-The Norfolk Beacon pays d
just tribute to the talents Of WiIIis-who; what
ever may be his faults, is most graceful and
pleasing writer, and ought to be protected from
the unnecessary attacks that are frequently
made upon him in the newspapers.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-01
ANTI-BANK, IN FACT.
FOR THE ENQUIRER

WEsTMoRELAND, June 23d, 1884
Shakespeare has said, MessIs Editors, there be two
kinds OF trouble that OF the BRAIN and that Of the body
But, that ooAer Of Nature does say the ces-
sariy follows The other. Some suppose they Din
WISE lengthy productions would be Offsets TO lengthy lives
"Vox Popu" certainly deserves pity for his uniotu-
nate controversy. But, the character OF Attorney"
~ equally pabe since the name is coupled with interest,
fadt corruper OF all nice things hawk condescend
ed in its flight TO sioop aud lake in its claws lamb.
Pus looked very delicious, but she held The hawk uneasy
20 seeming poor pusss power, lie threw her away The
hight Of the hawk over beautiful country and
easa" fields where lambs fed in abundance; but he pru
IDENTIFY resolved never again TO touch lamb for Tear OF
puss Look, Mr.. "Attornry"
Surely Mr. Leigh at this time OF day, cannot feel him.
sell Tree lion public enquiry Indeed is one of our
alive principles make them No unkindness can
be attached TO isinee 10 preserve laws,
let us know sceH those who give them action. Little
nothing is known Of his sentiments II we judge the
man by The party that support him, why lac is NolIi6er
H. on 'lie other hand, his sentiments in accordance
with the construction pat his letter TO Major Lee
why Isis present hiends will have claw of. 'Nul-
fer questions his real sentiments and thinks he may still
entertain the sentiments attributed 10 him in that letter
Major Lee.
Owing perhaps, 10 the shaowness Of my own concep
'on have nothing from Mr.. Legl-as Mr.. Leigbs
Al he uiters in the Senate he sayss the echo Virginia
True, Virginia has the electoral power he may chime in
With that tune Let us bow are of unpiedged men-We
have much versatility in land and remember the cleo
ton Of MR. Rives
Why, says MIR. Leigh's Attorney in Essex this mon.
sirous effort about his letter Ma Lee has produced
nothing 10 bis disadvantage; and brings THE usca
ton Of his co1cluso that all he has conversed with are
satisfied. So they be; but let me say TO him. as one he
leer-GiUe us The letter "Nulfer calls Tor il too
do not desire il because hostile to Mr. Leie h /;
for ia the idea about the Alien law, agree with him
The eDpedieney Of an act in my humble opinion, makes
that act constitutional And, il the erpediency be admit
ted, the principle must follow that the power that can pass
the act, must Judge the erpediency oil it, Virginians
Support no man in the dark! Let this sun of Vi-.,s
shine With his best bancywe shall not be blinded bv
the light Light US light! LOOK
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NOTICE oF MEETINGS

nm, - 20 e hsa ~ tessay S ne Bi6te Cause.
Ibe Kew John j. Grail Divine
sod bold O The Bible Society Virginia
Of tho great eo row mssng Ivy that Society the following
I,lnces, z-
sevrnsburp Culprper Friday July 18th CuIpeper Court
House, SATURDAY 18Th GOuidone, Sunday goth. Brick Church
Nondy 2 Idbeny Faoqeief county Tuesday, 22d. Warren
ton, Wednosduy. Odd Broad RUn, TLUdSy 24ib CATERS Run
Friday, soth Jefisonon Cupepcr Sunday, 27th Thumb
Fauquof, Monday 2h Goose Geek Tuesday, 2at Hin
~
day 3si Mddieburg. Loudoun Friday August Aide Sat
utday, 81 Beesbug, Sunday Little River TOesday 9th
lops B'snch FauquieT, Wedosay OH Salem, Thursday, 7hl
Mt - RaPpahannook Friday, Sih Washington, satnr
day night, 9th ThontOns Gap Sunday 1Oib Mt Bobanon
Monday Ilth r. Tucsday, 18th Bethel, Culpopor, We'd
ncsuy 18TH Cedar Run, Thuday, 18th. Crooked Run Friday
18th -
Washington ia RaPpahsnnoch, which will be held past
O'Clock, r. M. WIN M. ATKINSON,
General .9gfat Bibis Socisfv
As IL is possible may attend
which held Culpcper g.. Hin
MI GfaH will take yivo,iv July, though he
would still expect pteUch there.
@ Tho Subscriber the GeuetaI Agent Of the Virginia
eoys will pfoch tho Lord permit. Westover Church.
Sunday July 9Th, ~ ococksnd Episcopal
~ Charles Chy, the day O'Clock afternoon
Ws NJ. AIEfSsoS, General 8gsaf
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MR TnArEY

Mr. fancy has received mercy from the ma
joriiy of the Senate. He was nominated one
day, and rejected the Dext.--The Senate had long
before mude up their nIinds--'There no appear
of delay of much fornality in proceeding to
his executions.
But, the vote Of the Senate cannot seal the fate Of
Mr. fancy. His talents and Ills virtues will protect
him from the violence of party sprit.-Iu the affair
of the Deposites, he has differed with many of his
counrymen. But, he honest in bis principles,
and disinierested in his course. Whilst he wns At
torney General, and before lie had formed any ex-
pecsa,ions of being promoted TO the Treasury, he
had advised tile President TO Withdraw the Depo-
sites. When MIR. Duane was removed he yielded
10 the wishes of the President and consented to sa-
crfce his own business to- the support Of the mca-
sure lie had recommended He was determined to
carry his principles ou-and let his enemies differ
as they may about his measures, yet none but the
most envenOmed puriizans deny him the credit
of uniform consistency, mishriuking frlnness indie
fatgable industry, and splendid ability. This tri-
bue at least from one who has not the plea
sure Of Mr.. acquaintance, who owes him no ia
vors, and never expects to receive any at his hands
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wAsHtNorow

- WAsHTNoroH, June n, 1891
have an elaborate article in the Of yes
terday attempting TO excuse the rejection OF Mr.. Steven
sons nomination. The first pretence is the letter from
MI Livingston, which give, Informing Mr.. Ste
venson that the happening oil certain event. depend
en uFon Tie Of the British government he would
be invited to take the mission England The message
OF the PRESIDENT. communicating Mr. Livngstons letter,
points out the contingency 10 which refers, and explains
TIE cause OF the delayin making the nomination.
the bare fact, that the President has indicated wish
under certain circumstances TO await himself of the talents
OF an individual IN one species Of the public service
should render improper that the individual should
pe chosen by his constituents 10 them their Re-
Pfesen'slve 10 the meaniime u would impose strange
sort Of Executive restraint upon the tight OF suffrage IN
was universally known--it proclaimed in the Rich.
mono wing ADD other prints the close Of the last Con
gfess mat Mf Stevenson 20 the mission Eng
land u was deferred ony to ascertain that the British
administration were prepared renew The negotiation h.
regard 70 the Northeastern Boundary. The Msiue De
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-01
MIR. McLANE.

We nre glad to see it confirmed from privute and
most respectable sources, that MIR. McLane has re-
tired from the Cabinet the friendly relations
with the President The following Letter, for which
are indebted TO FRIEND presents u striking nc
count Of the retired Statesman:
''Yon will see from the Globe, that Mr.. McIane has
retired from the Administration lie and tie President
will part IN the kndes nanoer personally however great
their differences oil opinion may have been the subject
OF the depostes-and however much his retirement may
be regretted grateful country will always recOeci aud
10 justice 10 The distinguished rgce and character
OF Louis McLdne. | have never known pUrer man or
devoted patriot. The glorious part he acted tie
Missouri Question aud during the last War be
forgotten. Although opposed ts decIsrAon the
~ declared lie rallied TO the STANDARD Of bis country
and sustained all the necessary carry II
cessIully. iuherdng the spin, OF his immortal
Cor Of the Revolution, who, you know, The braves,
ct the brave, he was IN the rsnks with musket
on his shoulder, undergoing the tolls and iaigues Of
the camp, prepared TO defend IN battle his beloved
try. His distinguished services Chairman OF the Com
Iniee Of Ways aud Means in the House OF Representa-
ves, ~ most important ard trying period Of the Govern-
meni, surely ssn never be forgotten; his brilliant
talents negocstor, successfully dsplayed At the
first Court IN Europe that oIey not only obtained Tor him
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-01
DEATHS

Died. at The Central Hotel Lovngston Nelson eountg vi.z
the the who
yelling Tor his health, arrived there Friday iat
Baker informed Mt Estes the keeper Of tho oio lived ia
Counbus Geo His friends hereby that every
ton OF medical nature, well otherwise
aHieng ilinos,, and that he buried 10 decent order
Died the ~ Auatio
Wharton, sixytwO old
kind nvighbor. - $500 ~ =
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MARRIAGES.

Married, Tuesday eyening 18th inst, by Rev. Phip
Cout,ney, Nj WILLIAM w Street TO Miss Mary Jane eldest
daughter Of Mr. Thomas Willams--ali Of this
Married, 10 Cncinnai l2b by I.ynd
Pastor OF the Sixth Street Baptist Chufcb, Dr. Christopher Hat
wood, iofmeTy Of Mcdlosex county TO
Sarah Park, 'he former city May Isaac
aud Rebseca faithfully oethe aud populate
Mississippi Valley - -"
Married. al Edenea Essex tho 29h Wit by Rev. j. p
du1ghie OF Robert Payne Wanng, -
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TIE T0RA.ano

We have never known any season. in which 90 msny
hurricanes and hai,tons have occurred as during lie
present summer. They up suddenly aud without
little previous warning They the character Of
the wrlwlnd moving heavy hoies aud cArryu desIfue
ton along with hen-chsrged with electricity and gem
Grating masses OF hail OF the several tomatoes which
have occurred during the season. thso Saturday
the 2ls, seems TO have been the most general aud de-
struelive We have already published an account OF lie
disastrous ELECTS ~ lie neighbofiood OF Williamsburg
aud Elizabeth City We understand, that IL also peDeira
ted Into Prince George Suy, aud contg conn
ties IL was Witnessed also 10 this City. the even.
ingbu was not Otherwise remarkable than ~ produc.
ings some OF irregular, II II pieces the others being the
usual circular orn The lat Frederick sburg Arena states
td"~ss very destructive in parts OF Cupeper and
StAiord. esrntal Col John Thon Of the forer coun-
~, has had his weap crop almost entirely destroyed We
have heard also Of other individuals WHO have sustained
grea, damage The Storm, Saturday, very violent
in The county OF Caroline. From gentleman who has
witnessed is effects, learn that they are almost To-
credible. Houses, trees, cbimnes, and fences blown
down, and many persons seriously njufedWe have yet
heard OF no lives being lost lie iiiorns that lady
made most providenial escape She alieied from hei
carriage and ran towards the house. which she barely
reached before tie carriage crushed by the falling
4 tree"
We have heard also Of extending itself with gfes fury
al Gloucester, kiog William and the lower part Of Hsn
over
| The New Cabinet will have tl,is advaufaoc IN al
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-01

We have received in pamphlet form, (of "a pages an
Address OF William I. Barry, Postmaster GeueraI to
the People Of the u Srtes IL conisins his Vndic
against the charges in the Report OF tie Majority Com.
mi,iee-one OF the Ioosest Documents which has ever
been put orih This Address is vIirn with great spirit
sndail sralbes many ps..sges Of The Report OF Com
miitee. We shall lay before soon as pos
sible.
We are happy to see tina, Committees have been sp
pointed by both Houses OF Con ress investigate the
situation OF The Post OH Department. during the recess
Thus the People viii have All opportunity OF understand.
ing correctly the true condition tings
ing The errors which have been committed 10 its admins
rson, aud OF providing better guards future secu
Ire
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TO. GEN. ] B. uAR EDI:ao'S1CAfhD

SiR:-The vacancy In the o this district
in Congress, which has be. long expected has at
During tins period OF expectation aitv lou aud We
believe that OF majority Of The citizens this district
has been alive to the necessity of elec ing suitable Re
prcsenisvr IN whose fidelity entire confidence mig lit be
placed. From circumstances which hav. recently uan-
aud 10 the Union, select Represents i've, hose ex
pressed aud corded opinion. .neiy concur with our
upon all important questioi; whose Irankness aud
fearless char render HIM of deception and
n and " hose nt.yrty a,, ind. c. i
su enre consistency between h,s iu,ure and
his br-t course oi acon TIA shah to look al
what lac has done order 10 know h certainly what he
viii do "hen called upon again decide similar gies-
iiOn
la you ana IN you alone does the District possess such
ciuz You have represented ire c,ty oi Richmond
IN the House OF Deegaiesyon have represented the
county OF Henico IN the boy-aud rep,e-
present the whole congressional Disirrt except the
oil the House vi Delegates aud oil Senate, you have
been called On to express and reeofd yrur opinions all
the Important questions which have inue
TO disturb the eouary aud you have been found
concur, with sincere z-ak la those opinions
which REGARDED by the majority VI this District as the
only support Of liberties, only is inter
pfctaiiou of the Constitution.
How entire has been the appreciation which you have
gained i,iIhiu jealous aud able alive is
abuuLsny testified by the Iact witch all must
any oPposinoH To you, representative COUNTY
oil Henr,o the city OF RichnonJ or The Senatorial DIS
ci, would be utterly hopeless, let il com. ,oin wh
quarter il might.
II is therefore, surprising that you should have be Ell
looked upon the person Who wosd probably n,
US when the expected vacancy s,oud occur we NAV
Luly say, Iat citation had set led dow into rtanty
anu that ega,dod as beyond dispute that YOU would
succeed III cessary, supersee Ia,
Ell, greet thai an atlep now making by as We,
small number OF persons to alter the old long tried and
thoroughly approved me,oi of choo.ing .ur Repre.ena
ves IL has hitherto been the custom, OF this Common.
wealth. Tor the csndidsfe to be offered TO tie People OF, his
own merit and popularity aud Tor the People TO vote
each man, according to his individual preference and
selection among the eandida,es This, our old custom,
has hitherto be 10 answer we'll aud we believe tia
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-01

MER. PETER +. ARCHER, son OF Peter r. Archer,
I'VE ST., decd, late Of Powbslan county, Va--Tske
notice, That shall, on Monday the 7 day Of July next
at the Clerks Office OF Po~haiaD county between the
hours OF lOocock in the morning, and in the afternoon
OF That day, take The dispositions OF Thomas Haskns
aud others TO be read ss evidence 10 suit depending
the nature OF foreign attachment, In vhcl, I am
plaintiff, and yourself and others defendants At which
time and place you may attend, II you think proper
am, yours, &C. NATHANIEL CHATTER.
June 0, 1884, g-w4w
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ygNRUsT sALE-By virtue OF a deed Of Iru., execo.
n ted 10 us by DR.. Thomas Peers wife, OF Gooch-
lsnd county for the purpose Of securing certain SUN
money therein expressed, due Stephen Duys or one
as sall ON the first day Of August 1884, the residence
OF SAID Dr. Thomas Peers. 10 the county Aforesaid sell for
cash. The tact OF land whereon he resides, being the same
conveyed TO us 10 the deed mentioned, much thereof
will be sufficient satisfy the said SUM- with interest
and expenses attending the execution oil this trust
JOHN NJ NJ. N 4sEvilLlaN, Trustees.
The above sale will be made by and with my consent
aud appreciation THOMAS PEERS.
July 4. 1e-tds
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-07-01

NOTICE The Ladies Of the Beush and Mangohic
- Go,k'"g Society, auxiliary 10 the Baptist Education
Society expect TO haze ssie Of variety OF srces Il
Aylelfs (king Wliam,) Wednesday, the 18th July,
commencing between 10 and III o'clock. II the day
should be lair for the object then the fair dey.
Refreshments will be provded,--Fheuds Of this sudsbo
object invited TO attend.
July !. l0-s2w
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The porter Of the Canal Bank Of New Orleans who alb
seconded with $4,000 Of the funds Of that institution was
unprecedented on Tie coast after chase OF three days. by
tie interchangeable exer,ions Of Mr. Edward Yorke diree-
Tor Of he Bsnk. md alI Ihe money excsn A5
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CORKESpONDENCE

Beftceen The PRESIDENT UNITED STATES
aud me Honorable X. b. fancy, upon the sutjset IF
Meresig nation Of his office as Secretary Of The Trea-
sWy.
WASHINGTON, June 20, 1884.
SIRE The Senate having yesterday refused to confirm,
my nomination Secretary OF the Treasury beg leave
10 resign The commission with which you honored me- du
ring the lest recess IL would expire by its imta-
on at the end OF the OF Congress- which
10 now al hand But alter the appointment has been
milled TO the Senate, aud acted by then you
aud TO myself that should conform to their decision,
retire al from the office
cannot, however, take my final leave of the official re.
ations which have connected with your Adn,instra
on without returning my cordial thanks for the many
aud continued proofs OF kindness aud confidence which
have received Al your hands. shall AWAY bear in
grateui recollection. and am, sir, with the highest
spect, Your ob't serv'i. II. ID. TANEY
Ihe President Of The United Siates
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WAsHINGToN June 25 1884.
Dear Sir: Your resignation oil the appointment Of Sc.
the Senate aud Telinquished OF the
refusal OF that body to confirm your nomination, has been
received.
refrain from expressing on this oce ason NV
profound regret at the necessity oil your retirement iron,
that important Office, suffer the opportunity TO
pass, without paying just tribute to the patriotism, firm.
ness and ability which you have uniformly exhibited
since your Introduction INFO my cabinet. Knowing that
such station not desired by you, and oppose
ton TO your oil lie, could but feel crate 10
you, "hen, IN compliance With my invitation, you
changed the independence OF professional pursuits
for the abors and responsibilities OF the Office OF Attorney
General oil the United ) aes. This sentiment was greatly
aud deseryedy ncreased during the las year, when upon
becoming acquainted with the difficulties lch surround
ed me, aud with my desire avail myself Of your
services IN the Treasury Department, you generously
abandoned the studies aid ayocaiioas TO which your
life had been devoted, aud encountered the Iespon-
slbity oil carrying Into execution those great
snres which the public interest, aud the will of the
People alike demanded our hands For the pron,pt
aud dsintefested aid thus afforded The risk per-
sonal sacrifices, WHICH then probable, and hcb
been realized, feel that owe you a debt Of grail.
tude and regard which have po wer TO is csrge
But, my dear sir, you have all along found support Ia
consciousness Of right aud already have pro.
mise Of rev ard in the appreciation aud applause which an
intelligent aud honest people always render
merit The plan OF financial policy which you have mi
lated by acls and developed your Official reports
aud which has thus far received the full appreciation
OF the Representatives of the People, will, ultimately
trust. be carried into complete operations aud is bene-
cal ELECTS the currency OF the country, aud the
interests oi society, will be- u all future tine. than
an adequate compensation iOr the moenary injustice TO
which you have nov been subjected Aud as II Is the
martyrs 10 any cause, whose memory is held sacred
SO Tie victims IN the great struggle 10 redeem Repub
lie l5oui tile eofrupng domination Of great nobied
err, viii be remembered aud onored, proportion their
services aud their sacrifices.
an', very respectfully aud sincerely, your friend aud
| 90 servant, ANDREW JACKSON.
| Hon r. II TANrv .