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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL.

TO the Editors of the National hitetligencer.
GENrLEMEN-It may crafty many your rea.
ders, as it certainly will those who are Stockhol-
ders in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Compa-
ny, to learn that the late severe storm and heavy
fall frain, which produced so much damage in
otherfespects, idnot injure, in the slightest de-
gree, thatpart of the Canal between the Basin,
at Georgetown, and Harper's Ferry--nor is it
known that any injury was sustained by the Ca
nal and Dams now constructing above that
point
very small breach was made in the BERN
bank of that part of the Canal just finished in
this City, by the unprecedented food of water
from the land. This has been repaired at We
ry trihing cost.
1t is now eight weeks since the new portion Of
Canal between Seneca and Harper's Ferry, Ca
distance offorty miles, was first opened for use;
since which time the trade upon il and upon the
remaining twenty miles below it, has not been
interrupted by accident for a single hour
1t was the intention of the Canal Company to
have completed the forty miles Of Canal above
Harper's Ferry, and now under contract by the
opening Of the trade of the next Spring; but the
return of Cholera to the line last Summer has
defeated this purpose. 1t will, however, be com
pleted as high as the fourth DAM twelve, miles
above Shepherdstown; and in order to obvate
the difficulty which the Dam above Williamsport
would present to the river trade from Cumber-
land, it is understood that the Company have
contracted for temporary Lock, to be complet-
ed by the 10th Of March next to pass boats
around the Dam. This being done, we may an
ticipate the arrival, in our District, of conSi-
derable quantity of Cumberland Coal during the
next Summer. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Mail Robber taken.-Some weeks since infor-
nation was received at the Post Office Depart
ment of the loss of packet of letters contain
ing money sent from Maysville, KY, to Pitts
burg, Pa. The case excited much surprise, be-
ing the first that had occurred between the two
Offices. A few days afterwards intelligence was
received of the loss of heavy money letter
from st. Louis to Philadelphia about the same
time. The ST. Louis mail to Philadelphia pass
es over the greater part Of the road between
Maysve and Pittsburg
The losses being heavy and demanding ge-
neral attention. the rost Master General des-
patched Commission ofSpecial Agency to ~
D. Coleman, Esq. Post Master at Maysville, with
instructions to proceed forthwith along the route
through Ohio, and make every effort to find the
depredator.
Letters just received from Mr.. Coleman, at
Columbus, Ohio, give the gratifying intelligence
that he has just committed late driver of the
mail stage on the route, who has confessed his
participation in the depreciation, and his accom-
plices. Mr.. Coleman has also succeeded in re-
covering $1,000, which has been deposited in the
Franklin Bank at Columbus, to await the trial.
and the claims Of its owners. Some Of this mo-
ney has been identified as the same that was
sent from ST. Louis.
Pursuit is now making for the drivers confe-
derates, and it is expected they will also be
brought to trial.-Globe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

In the Maryland House of Delegates, on We'd
nesday, Mr.. Sifford, of Frederick, asked and
obtained leave to introduce bill to alter the
mode of electing Electors of President and
Vice President of the United States. Mr.. Ber-
ry of Allegany, obtained leave to introduce a
bill to abolish the Council to the Governor. Mr..
Palmer, of Frederick, obtained leave TO intro
duce bill to alter the mode of electing the Co
vernon Mr. Fossil, of Worcester, obtained
leave to introduce bill to alter the mode of
electing the Senate. On motion of Col. Ely, it
was ordered that standing committee on the
constitution be appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Much Excitement was felt in Amherst last
Wednesday (says he Northampton Courier) at
the burial Of Mrs. Garter, in consequence of a
change in the appearance the corpse. The
funeral exercises were performed and the body
about to be committed to the grave when her ap-
pearance became so fresh and unlike the dead,
that the friends were led to believe and cherish
the hope, that vitality still remained. In conse-
quence Of this, the interment was deferred until
the succeeding day, and in the mean time the
arteries were opened and the galvanic battery
was tried, but without the least evidence of re-
turning animation. She had been i'll but few
days, and the freshness ofhealth and vigour of
the system did not relax its usual energies SO
soon as in ordinary cases. Some times the sus-
pension oflife continues number of days, and
the individual by some miraculous effort of the
vital energies, is again restored to society,"
But when the seal of death is once set no hui
man agency can reno We it; nor can the mani
mate body be brought to life again. A friend
of ours who was in Paris a few years since, in
passing a chapel one day, perceived much
commotion around it. He was informed thata
young man, over whom the funeral exercises
had just been made discovered signs of life,
had been resuscitated, and from among the
dead was restored back to the arms Of the liv-
ing!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

In allusion to the present lowrate of Exchange
on Europe, which has fallen to 1-2 per cent,
and which will probably go still lower, the Nor
folk Herald very properly observes thatthe high
er the premium on foreign exchange, the better
for the farmer-as it operates, in fact as pre-
MUM on export; but where exchange is at a
discount, it operates as an export duty. The
Herald adds that our agriculturists may ex-
pect ere long, to realize their full proportion Of
the suffering which is now exclusively confined
to the trading and manufacturing classes"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

7Heatre.-We understand that those in our
community fond of Theatrical amusements,
will have an opportunity shortly of enjoying a
rich treat. Mr.. and Miss Fanny Kemble will
shortly be in this District, and intend playing
here, with the Washington Company, for two
nights. They will probably appear about the
21st inst-of which, we are requested to say,
due notice will be given, and that the Box Sheet
will be opened at Mr.. VESTS Tavern.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Mr.. j. G. Bennett has come out with his pro-
missed No. 2 Exposition. 1t contains letter
from Kendall to him, giving him advice, &c.
as to his editorial course, and letter from R..
NJ Whitney, giving information to be worked
up into editorial articles and used against the
Bank Kendall says in his letter that he dis
oppressed with a load of debt, n-and Whitney,
in his, sends paper "picked up among Mr..
Webster's loose papers dropped on the floor of
the Senate''.
We shall keep our readers advised of Mr..
Bennet's exposition, though we cannot consent
at this time to occupy our columns with Ken
dall's and Whitney's letters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Mr.. Peter Edes, son of the ancient Peter, a
patriarch of the typographical fraternity in
Boston, is now at work at the printing business
in Bangor, (Me.) at the advanced age of So
He is said to be in destitute circumstances, and
an appeal has been made to the generosity of
the Boston printers in his behalf Mr.. Edes
suffered much from Imprisonment, &c. by the
British, during the Revolution. Zone hundred
dollars have been subscribed by the printers of
Boston, and forwarded to this veteran of the
type.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Patent Rights.-We learn from the Boston
Journal that his Honor Justice Story, in the
Circuit Court on Saturday, refused to grant
new trial in the case of Ames us. Howard and
Lathrop, decided for the plaintiff in November,
and involving, it will be recollected, the i'm
portant question of the paper-making patent
The patent right is now finally established.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06
Ale XsA N ID IL IA.
MONDAY MORNING, JANUARY 8, 1884.


With reference to the unanimity which pre-
walls in Richmond on the subject of the depo-
sites. the Wing of that city says, 8 if there are
tventy persons in this city, or even half that
number, who justify the removal of the depo-
sites we are sure that no man can tel who they
aren
The Norfolk Herald says" We speak adj
visedly when we affirm, that there is not to be
found an individual in our community, whether
friendly, or constitutionally opposed, TO the
United States Bank-whether a Jackson or An
ti-Jackson man, who does not decidedly con-
denim the act of the President in removing the
deposites-not only for the mischiefs it has
brought and is bringing on the country, but as
a high-handed and dangerous usurpation of
power"
The National Intelhgencer says we state,
with entire confidence in our prediction, that
we do not believe that the measure will, six
months from now, find respectable friends or
apologists in any part of the country. 1t is one
which cannot stand the test of examination.
As financial error, it is producing, and must
continue to produce, most disastrous. effects:
but in political and legal light, it is, as it
strikes us, stillless defensible."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

The Pennsylvania says, there is pressure:
Ito be sure there is a pressure-every body
knows that-nobody denies that; but then " the
pressure is partly real and partly Imaginary"
The "imaginary part" must be the cream of
the joke; but, the deuce Of It's, the people can't
get at tits all real to them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06
SAILED, JANUARY d,
THOMAS LEE
RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and
10 the public that he has commenced the
BLACKSMITH g. HORSE-SHOEING BU-

g. HORSE-SHOElNG BU-
SINESS,
at his Sho pom Royal street, next to Mr.. Nc.
Laughlin's Grocery Store, few doors north of
the Market House, where Blacksmith's Work
generally will be done with despatch Horses
will be neatly shod in scientific manner, cor
responding to the anatomy Of the foot; and,
should the hoof be any way dsordered, attention
will be given to that part of the business, in
der to correct the complaint
Having been regularly bred to the above bu-
sness, with an experienced workman in this CT
ty, and having, since that period, availed him.
self Of further knowledge of his profession, as
practsed in Boston and other large cities, con
siders himself competent to the performance OF
his duty; and hopes by assduity and attention,
to merit and receive portion Encouragement
from the public in general
ian 6-d3t&Wtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

From Ohio we learn that the two Houses ofthe
Legislature (both being of the right sort OIL o-
litics have voted instructions to the Senators OF
that State, and requests to its Representatives
inCongress, to act against the Military Academy
at West Point, and to oppose the restoration of
the Public Depostes to the Bank of the United
States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

One of the removed clerks is Mr.. Randolph
from Virginia; and although he was removed
but on Saturday before last, yet on Monday the
Kitchen Cabinet finding the delegation excited
by the removal, appointed him as clerk in one
of the Departments
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

MARRIAGE CEREMONY ExTRAoRDINARY.--On
Monday last woman without arms was marri-
ed at Bury-the ring being placed by the bride
groom upon one of the BRIDES toes. GThis, in
deed is taking wife in toe-toe, for better, for
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Ship Canal round Niagara Falls.-We have
received, and read with attention. memorial
adopted at a meeting held at Oswego, for the
purpose of inducing Congress to make ship
canal round the falls on the American side
The length would not be more than miles
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

appointment By the President by and 'oith the
advice and consent Of the Senate-RoBERT Q.
NICHOLAS, to be Attorney for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia, in the place Of Thomas E.
Burfoot deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

The January Number Of MFR Homans Napds
and Military Magazine supports the credit of
the work. We have looked over it with much
satisfaction, and again recommend the Maya
zine to those especially interested and the pub
lie generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

1t is said that some of the most Jealous advo-
Gates Of Temperance, "peaceably if they can,
forcby ifthey must" have resolved not to make
any further use of the Spirit Gas Lamp, as these
consume ALCOHOL qoithout the least Disguise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Cholera in the interior Cholera pervading
Spain. Abolition of Lotteries in some of the
States. Multiplication of suicides in our coun-
try Wonderful growth of our great cities and
towns, now checked by the dangers which threat
on the currency and public credit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

"Agreeably to notice given" we commence
the publication of Mr.. Benton's Speech. The
last part of Mr. Clay's Speech has not yet been
reported.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

The friends of the Chesapeake and Ohio Ca
nal will read with pleasure the communication
on that subject which we have, to-day, the graft
fcation of publishing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

General Patterson, who presided at the Phi
ladelphia meeting is an early, steady and warm
friend Of General Jackson-such friend as
the President could confide in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Gen. .Scott-It seems that the nomination of
this gentleman as President, has been seriously,
made, and viii be seriously urged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06
PUBLIC SALE.

an Wednesday next the 9Th instant, at 10
~ o'clock will be sold on Cazenove & Co.'s
Wharf for the benefit of those concerned one
JIB and FORESAIL, an old STOVE, and a
JIB BOOM; damaged on board the schooner
Armada, on her late voyage from PASSPORT to
Alexandria. Terms cash.
jan6-3t VIM d. MUTT, Auctioneer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

We learn from ii. ErDeI E>tl. OF New L ofk
a passenger in the mail stage from Richmond
TO this city that the stage upset twice between
Richmond and Bowling Green on the night of
the I'd inst and most of the passengers were
hurt more or less, and some OF them seriously.
The Hon. j. Y. Mason and lady were SO much
injured. they were compelled to stop at Mr..
Thornton's. near Bowling Green; and it is sup
posed will not be able to reach here Tor several
days.
Mr. Erben attributes the accident entirely to
the want of lamps Globe.
Heat Produced By Friction.-We stated few
weeks since (says the Northampton Courier)
that a machine had been invented in this State
20 warm factories and all large public edl-
fees. by Friction. We had but little definite
knowledge then ofits merits or structure, but
within few DAYS we have seen it in operation
in this town. We now speak from personal OBJ
seryation. The machinery which generates
the heat consists of pair ofhorizontal circular
nlates of cast iron, enclosed in brick oven,
shont four feet in diameter, and weighing l6O0
Wounds. They operate upon each other pre-
ciselv like pair of mill stones, with TINS eAcep-
tion-the upper one is stationary and the lower
ones revolves The ordinary speed is elgnIy
reuolutions minute, and the velocity is sum-
49, IN two hours to raise the thermometer in
the oven in which they are enclosed 10 5oO de-
grees. .h;ol,nass and tho
velocity eli with which they revolve, are conside-
r re which the size of the building to be
bat1sI must regulate. From the top of the
hr;ck enclosure or oven funnel IS projected,
md from this the heat can be thrown OIL as
Ibro,ah ordinary furnaces, to any part OF the
n,;lJ;1g We saw the machinery put in opera
ION when cold, and in fifteen minutes, the neat
from the mouth of the funnel in an upper story
was almost too much for the naked hanq TO
bear,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

Judge Porter, elected Senator from louisa
ma, is by birth an Irishman very distinguish
ed iurist and very able man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

DR.. McWilliams, of Washington, has made
an invention for warming, and rendering com
Portable, carriages, either close or open. 1t is
simple in its construction and application, and
attended with but trifling expense, being made
of tin, sheet iron, copper, or brass; and few
handsfu of charcoal is all that is required to
heat it.
By this apparatus, travelling during our in
clement season will be much encouraged Be-
ing well adapted to our public stages, it would
be greatly to the advantage of the proprietors
of those vehicles to encourage its use, by which
the drivers viii be safe from freezing, and the
inside passengers comfortable.
STATEMENT OF TONNAGE employed in
the Trade with the British West Indies and
British North American Colonies, before and
since the West India Arrangement.
Before the arrangement
AVERAGE of American and Foreign Tonnage for
ten years, from 1921 to 1880, inclusive; with
the proportion which the foreign bears to the
American.
Proportion foreign
Am. Foreign. bears to Am
Brit w. Indies 5o,o7s 4,o43 8 pr. Ct
Brit Am Colonies77, 492 7,467 9 6-lO ("
Since the Arrangement.
1881.
Brit w Indies 36,4fO 1887 46 7-10
Brit Am olonies77,7 1877 95,916 10 $40
1892.
Tonnage departed from the United States:
Brit w Indies 5000 1887 29 $40
Brit. Am Colonies66, o56 146,2sa 291 40
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

-.
The New Orleans Courier Of the Goth ult.
congratulates its readers upon the increased
population of the city, which indeed, under
the topor of the Spanish sway, doubled every
fifteen years, land adds, with much satisfac-
ton, that "a peep into their houses, at the
present day, will convince any one that our
wives are fully as unwilling as their mothers
were to neglect the first commandment"
Quite compliment to the New Orleans Ia
dies, we take it!
Mr.. French, one Of the newly appointed
Clerks in the Clerks Office of the House of Re-
representatives., is stated in the New Hampshire
Statesman to be, or rather to have been, the in
cumbent Of offices too numerous to mention,
such as Clerk of the Common Pleas Court for
Sullivan County, Clerk of the Superior Court
for Sullivan County, Representative in the State
Legislature, Under Clerk in the Clerks Office
at Washington, Captain of the Engine; and
common report says that he is also President Of
Temperance Society.
AS far as offices are concerned, pretty much
Of Caleb Quoten, we should say.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

An act has passed the Legislature of Loulsl-
ana, repeating all the existing laws against the
introduction of slaves into that State There
afeiett accordingly, no restrictions upon the IN
PRODUCTION of slaves, except a provision that, If
during two months the purchaser discovers that
the slave is addicted to running away, or, within
eight months, discovers any '.rehibitory defect"
so in the paper from which we quote--he may
have recourse against the yender.
Neither House of Congress was in session on
Saturday.
We received no Baltimore papers by satur-
days mail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06
FOp nostou.
+ ur New York.

zen The schooner GLOBE, Snow, master, car
- les about 800 barrels, will be ready for cargo in
a lew lays. Apply to
dec 81 w. FOWLE e. Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-01-06

We received no Baltimore papers by satur-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22

I5@In two weeks the Session of CONGRESS will
commence Its duration, by the Constitution,
will be limited to the 4th of March next. Though
brief it WILL doubtless, be one of much interest.
The peculiar political condition of the country,
and the state of parties, Mill more than make up
for the absence of any exciting matters OF mere
legislation.
During the Session we will exert ourselves to
give our readers the earliest and most authentic
ntelIi gence from the Seat of Government. The
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE will contain, daily, a sum-
mary Of the proceedings Of Congress Of the day
previous, prepared expressly for its columns
We design to keep faithful and impartial re-
cord ofthe debates that may take place in both
houses and for this purpose, shall always give,
at least one or two of the principal speeches on
both sides, on all questions of importance.
We shall have, likewise, the advantage OF
CORRESPONDENTS FROM w AsHINGToN, whose letters
will give the current news fthe Metropolis
Our own personal attendance, as often as we
can. at Congress will also enable us to collect
all of interest that transpres.
Thus. without burthening our columns, or an
moving our readers with all that is said and done
in Congress on every subject, private and pub
lic we hope to present them with an account oil
every thing useful or interesting.
In the mean time we shall not remit our eXer-
tons to make the GAZETTE channel for con-
veying TO its readers the earliest NEWS foreign
and domestic. with the LITERARY, PoLITcAL, and
COMMERCIAL intelligence the day; so that, with
out combining its columns to any particular sub
iect or subjects 10 the exclusion oil others, II may
always be referred to for that information which
intelligent citizens ought to expect from NEWS
PAPER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
DRAWING AND PAINTING.

From Nature taught thoroughly in Sir Lessons.
AIRS. HONFLEURE (of London) pur-
wi poses remaining in Alexandria a short
time, and devoting few hours of each day to
giving lessons in the above.-Also, MezZotinto
and Indian Japanning The method of instruc-
ton is entirely new: its intrinsic value its sim
pcty, and the strict correctness Of its rules are
amply attested by the numerous pupils that have
learnt from Mr. and Mrs. Honfeure in N. York,
Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, &C.. BY this,
unlike the ordinary systems of Drawing, pupils
are sure of succeeding, even supposing their
previous talents to be seemingly untitled for the
pursuit. The art being so quickly learnt be-
comes Immediately useful, not only as an ele-
giant accomplishment but adapts itself to the
studies of the scientific; to students Of anatomy,
physicians, mechanics, and travellers DESTROYS
ofnoting the objects presented to their view, no
requirement can be Of such real benefit.
Mrs. Honheure invites the Ladies and Gentle
men of Alexandria, to call at Miss AsHToN's on
Fairfax-street, that she may have an opportu-
nifty of offering for their inspection, specimens
of the different arts she teaches. The room will
be opened for visiters on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday ofthe following week.
H Terms eight dollars, including all expens-
es during lessons.
nov 22-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-22
DIED.

At Nicholaef on or near the Black Sea,
THOMAS MUNRoE, one of the Aids-de Camp OF
the Emperor of Russia, aged thirty-six years.
His death was rumored about two months pre-
viously, but he was afterwards at Odessa, in an
improved state Of health; and authentic &C
counts received thence by his father in Washing
ton, not only proved the rumor to be premature,
Though founded on severe, and then almost
hopeless, ilness) but gave encouragement to
expect his recovery. On his return 10 Nicho-
laef however, his malady (of the pulmonary
naure) rapidly increased, and ended his exist
ence in few weeks.