Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-11

Miserable pxnnine.-A correspondent IS OF
oninon that Mr.. Rush's flying leap into the arms
of the Administration, was only preparatory 10
making Rush for an Office; and thinks IL pro-
bable he will be rewarded with the Russian
mission-to which we add, that we care not
rash whether he Is or not-NorJof He'a'"'
The great Portage Rail Road over the Ale
qbany mountain,-the link by which the long
chain of Canal communication between eastern
and western Pennsylvania is unlted,-S STU
pendous work, worthy of the enterprise, resour-
ces. and objects of the State which mas con-
structed more extended line OF internal I'M
provements than any other In the Union. mere
is at present but single track IN operation, Out
the second track is expected to be completed In
time for the operations Of the next spring pusi-
ness.-BaH. American.
The Nint.-This establishment has been com
pletely perverted into political engine. we
understand that no Anti-Jackson man can pro-
cure gold without delay and certain per cent
age to be paid to the mint, while any amount
ordered by the Jackson men, and to be used for
political purposes. is furnished promptly and
without charge We doubt whether there is at
this moment government upon the face of the
earth so thoroughly corrupt as ours.
Phil. Com. Int.
Almost Duel.-The Bristol r. |. Gazette
states that two lads in that place had dispute
few days ago about their personal beauty
each claiming superiority over the other. Inc
contest increased to great wrath, and chal-
lenge was given and accepted At the appoint
ed hour the parties met, with seconds anu arms,
but each feeling some reluctance to having ms
beauty marred by bullet hole, ii was mutually
agreed and determined, 1st, That Mr.. - had
the most beautiful hand as well as the most
graceful figure, and IDLY. That MIR. - had
the finest complexion Thus the matter ended,
and none of their precious blood was spilled.
N. y. Jour. Com.
The Washington, from Canton, is hourly ex-
pected, with the small Chinese female
This lady is to be exhibited as show; and
some are extravagant enough to suppose. that
if she lives two years. 100000 dollars will be re-
allied by her keepers.-N y. Gdz.
Fair of the american Institute.-The annu-
al exhibition of this institution, founded Tor the
patriotic purpose Of encouraging domestic in
dustry by laudable competition, is now being
held at Niblo's Garden. 1t is but few years the
| society has existed, and It'll with exutlng pride
the members Of it may now look upon the COM
plete success Of their efforts. There are few
great capitals in Europe that could make dis
play of the productions Of art rejecting more
| honor on the skill and ingenuity Of man than
| The concourse who 1ocked to the exhibition
Yesterday, during the afternoon and evening,
was immense; at least 1000, one hall or two
thirds of whom were ladies. This living, NOV
| ing assemb!age of female charms was by far
the fairest portion Of all that the TAR could eX-
| hibit, and it was by no means all easy task to
divert attention from the dazzling eyes and
plumes that sparkled in every part Of the room,
to the less brilliant and nanimate objects, how
| ever gaudy or attractive, that were spread out
| in profusion upon the tables, or hung like ar
| mortal bearings anG escutcheons upon the walls
Neu York Star.
En,bezxlement and Ihef.-A lot Of stolen
goods, worth perhaps two or three thousand
dollars, has recently been discovered in Roches-
ter in the possession of MIR. Clark, person
| who hitherto has borne good character. The
particulars of the discovery, as they are COM
municated by correspondent of the Journal of
Commerce, are these. Clarks wife called on
the evening of the I'd instant, at store for the
protested purpose of purchasing something, &C
companied by one of her little girls. The little
girl was soon missed, and also shawl. One
| of the clerks pursued, and overlook and accus-
ed the child, who denied at first, but soon &C
knowledged the theft, and gave up the shawl
| They parted as she thought, but not so; the
clerk followed her to her fathers house, when
| search soon commenced, and in cistern un.
der the floor, sunk for the purpose, was found
the goods in question, of all sorts and denomi-
nations-whole pieces Of broad cloths, silks, il
mems, &C. The father, mother and three chill
dren were arrested, separated and confined
The children as they passed, were looking and
| implorng that protection which unfeeling and
cruel parents had not in their power to bestow.
| Clark has been, for time past, on pedling
voyage or two, and how much he has disposed
off quite uncertain.-M y. Jour. Of Com.
The Wing Convention Of the I'd District yes
terday nominated the Hon. Stephen G. Philips
ofSalem, as candidate for member ofCongress
in place OF Hon. Rufus Choate, resigned.
Boston Cent.
TOBACCO MANDATORY, AND SNUFF