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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

The T RIAL OF MrrcHELL.-The details Of ht
trial are Of the most peculiar and unusual kind
we had intended to publish Them but learn that
they are better adapted for distinct publiet
ton, than for the columns of a newspaper; and
also, that they are to appear in pamphlet forr
Immediately, having been carefully taken down
by member of the bar.
The case of Mitchell is certainly the most
wonderful ofany in the annals of crime. AbCy
of II years Of age, cody, and with deliberate
purpose, tying another of eight years 10 Two
trees by his wrists after having stripped him
stark naked, decorating his body from head
foot with the most cruel faggeIlatons. Attempt,
ing to drown him by thrustng him three seVera
times into pond, and worse than ALL most ID
humanity manning him in manner, at the very
thought Of which nature revolts, and to detail
which the heart fails, and the pen almost refuses
to do its office,-assurejIy may be deemed
phenomenon among criminals The Jury were
detained but twenty minutes, and returned
verdict of Guilty. The prisoner was defended
by John Neal Esq. and the prosecution con,
Quoted by the Attorney General. Judge Elmer!
charge was very impressive, and indeed HCI
the emotion he felt, was quite touching '0GE 10:
feelings Of the large audience that flIed us
Court house. Sentence has not yet been pr
nounced.-P Portland Adrertiser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

DEATH OF ANOTHER Revolutionary SoLDIEh-
Mr.. Reuben Chaffee, who died on the zoin u,-
at Enfield, Conn. was one ofthose cold yeontt.
soldiers who perilled life and limb in hgntIng W
the independence Of the country. he was =. ~
active service during nearly the whole Oh wv
revolutionary war, and. possessing uncommu,
personal strength as well as undaunted eouI' !,
he was frequently singled out by his oiilces ~
hazardous enterprises, in all of when Ds . ~
"yeoman service" and obtained the luIi aPNg
baton of his employers. He was particular
distinguished at the storming OF stony l rum
where he was sent forward as one OF the iC% ~.
hope, and where he conducted himself WIZ ~.
greatest gallantry. We hold it the duty o. W,
public press to do justice to these humble nsa ~
ments of our national glory, as they dloR W.,
one by one, from the stage of life. The cpe%'
who distinguish themselves in the great IfussS, 4,
are sure of having obituary justice; LEI r ",
private soldiers memory be embalmed VITA
equal honor in the hearts of his countryhe"-
~ y. Cour. e Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

An automaton writing figure is beinpsys,
ted at Philadelphia; is the production Of y.
man artist, Mr.. Mockle, the result of two ya' W.
close application and study. 1t represery, '. ~
figure Of lady sitting at table and W. !.
with facility any sentence proposed by the AM
ence. The figure ITSELF being of full size h,
quite an interesting appearance. The now !,
Of the eyes and the eye.lids, just previous /" |,
commencing to write, and the peculiar ine,,
ton Of the head and body, as though mind !.
selfhad its influence on the position ofthe ST,.
give the appearance of thoughfulness and n
to the automaton, and have pleasing effec, a" ~
the spectator. The machinery is so constructs
as to enable the figure to supply itself with HI
as required, from an inkstand placed on tbe !,
bic; also to address the audience by easy an
graceful motions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

LOUIS McLANE OF DELAwARE.-We learn that
this gentleman, once the idol of the Jackson par
ty, is now regarded by them with extreme malig-
nifty. His crime consists In having had indie
pendence enough to differ in opinion from Gen.
Jackson! This is his offence, no more. The
Delaware State Journal says, that formerly his
movements in that State, were the subject of
public notice. His arrival was hailed, his de-
or six months in Wilmington, and he is desert
by those, "his former bounty fed" short
time since, says that paper: one ofthe heroites
was heard to say, pointing towards Mr.. McLane,
"that fellow has a Id sight of impudence
to loca himself herew
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17
5000 REWARD,

EsCAPED from Fairfax Jail, on Sunday
II night last, three Negro Men-GEORGE.
mulatto, 80 years old, about feet high: 10
SHUA, dark mulatto, % years old. about 5
feet 10 or IL inches high; has lost finger from
one of his hands, BILL, or BILLY STEEL,
80 or IS years old, feet 6 or inches high.
dark complexion, stout made; cook and gar
dener by profession. Bill was recently pur-
chased from Daniel F. Dulany, of this county.
George who is a good carpenter, cooper, and
rough shoemaker, we purchased from Mr.. John
Dulin, also Of this county: George has white
wife living in Alexandria, where we think he
will make some short stay, and then endeavor
to get to some free State, perhaps accompanied
by his wife. Joshua was purchased from Col
VIM Ezey, of Leesburg, Loudoun county.
The above reward of 3 hundred dollars for all,
or one hundred dollars will be paid for each or
either of said negroes if taken in any free State
so that we get them again; or twenty dollars
for Bill, and fifty each for George and Joshua,
iftaken elsewhere. Z. +. POOL,
JOHN H. POOL,
oct 7-1aw2m Fuirfar Court House. Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

The anti-Duelling Society of New Orleans, is
now fully organized. 1t consists of President,
two Vice Presidents, Secretary and twelve
Judges-established semi-annually by ballot
Any person not abiding by this "Court of Ho-
nor" will be subjected to expulsion and dis
grace. Ithas entirely altered the code of duel
ling as now practised in New Orleans, and has
determined that none of its members shall ac-
cept the challenge of an intoxicated man, pro-
fessed duellist, or engage in a contest the result
of quarrel at banquet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

MASSACHUSETTS ELEcTroN.-The New York
Commercial speaking of the result of this cleo
tion-a general account of which was given in
Saturdays Gazette, says
The Boston papers are filled with details OF
votes from every part of the State, and the re.
suit is, that no branch OF the Government will
be tinctured with Jacksonism. The Governor
and Lieutenant Governor are Whig-the Exc
cutive Council will be Whig-The Senate is
Whig-The House of Representatives is Wing
the Members of Congress are Whigs and
there will be chosen an United States Senator
in January, and he will be Whig-and they
are emphaticaIIy ALL WBIGs TcGETHER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17
RUNAWAY CATTLE.

II EFT Alexandria on Saturday, LIST instant
IL THREE LARGE STEERS, viz:-one a
very dark or black; another red; and the other
a lead coor,d pied. They were seen in the
neighborhood of the Factory that afternoon
The black ons had, when he went away, sshorl
rope tied on his horns They were brought
from the farS Of Mr. N. Grigsby, in Fauquler
To seerre them in PASTURE and give me lnfor'
nation, or deliver them at my pasture, near
Town, will give suitable reward.
nov eff VIM. D. MUTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

The Washington correspondent of the United
States Gazette continues his Letters Speaking,
in his last letter, of the preparations already vi
sble in that city, he says-Many new and at
tractive houses for the reception of Members
and strangers, have been added to the old &C.
commodations. understand that the splendid
establishment built by Commodore RODGERS, in
the Presidents square, formerly occupied by
Madam lTuRBIDE, and since oy Mr.. TANEY, has
been converted into boarding house, and that
the Secretary of the Navy, the Attorney Gene
raj, and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. are
to be found here. A desire to avoid the tax of
Hinter soirees has probably induced these off,
GERS ofthe Government to prefer suite of rooms
in boarding house. rather than to encounter
the necessarily harrassing and frequently ruin
Gus demand which are made on the hospitality
of our political men, when they are house-keep-
ers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

RoME.-(From correspondent OF the h aao,
naum.) Great exertions are at present t pT~s
made with view of restoring some" nat T .,
ancient spendor to the city of Rome lIe err
terests of the fine arts, as well as oil Arcnaus.
are engaged in this undertaking. Inc 20 80
Baziica Of ST. PaoIo is, it is said, TO De
by Luigi Poleti, while the excavations OF MOI n,
CatiIo, at TivoIi, will be carried on under " !,
direction of the Cheyalier Clement GoIchl. -
the same time it is in contemplation to eut ave-,
portion Of Monte Pincio, in order TO reD'''
the approaches to Rome more pleasant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17
NEW & INTERESTING PUBLICATIONS.

NEW g. INTERESTING PUBLICATIONS.
DASTOR'S Testimony; Preble's Christian
L Year; The Nun, by Mrs. Sherwood; Mrs
Sherwood's Complete Works, (uniform editon);
Helen, by Miss rdgeworth; Mrs: Sigourney's
Sketches; Barnes Notes on Acts; Portable Cy-
clopedia; Fathers Book; Knapp's Tales Todd's
Lectures Delingcourt on Death; The Connec-
ton of the Physical Sciences, by Mrs. Somer-
vile; Necessity Of Popular Education as Ma
tional object, with Hints on the Treatment of
Criminals, and Observations on Homicidal In
sanity, by James Simpson. The above just re-
ceived on sale by
move VIM. NJ. MORRISON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

Thanksgiving in Massachusetts go nU cant nj
with eclat this year, it will neither be ior Sa;
of good proclamation Governor DAVE Sr
written pattern one for the occasion,) no' ar, m
lack Of squashes; which every body knows all.
converted into what is by figure ofspeecn. LING
ed pumpkin pies. We have newspapers stS h",y
that one acre and quarter ofland in hoADa
produced during the past season, sirteen %t N,
squashes of a superior quality! RoxDu h!!;.,,r,
probably outsquashed every town IN c'''''
dom,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

In Bulwer's France, Literary D.
cal, and Social there is chapter on w. ~.
tary Influence, to which important poli,; r w. !.
fects are ascribed Whoever shall new, e.
lsh an account Of our Republic, NAV in,roIp as
a similar one into his work. The mt, v.N'
reer and character Of President Jacksouu q
been as operative upon the minds of the la ua''
can people, as those Of Napoleon w ,sa'r D
France; in our elections, mere military oI.. u
can be urged with more success than r" 'ea'
that country. and no where have the ami Hs !
and use of military titles ever prevailed mug
than in the United States.-Nat Ga, ~"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17
oct 7-1aw2m Fairfar Court House
CASH FOR 400 NEGROES,

CASH FOR 400 NEGROES,
INCLUDING both sexes, from IL to 25 years
Il Of age. Persons having likely Servants to
dispose of will find it to be their interest to give
US CALL as we will give higher prices in cash
than any other purchaser who IS now, or may
hereafter, come into this market.
oct Is FRANKLIN g. ARMFIELD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

ILLINoIs.-WiIliam l.. May, member elect to
the gath Congress from illinois, was on the 9th
ult. elected member Of the present Congress,
to fill the vacancy created by the resignation OF
Mr.. Duncan, now Governor of the State. May
is Jackson-Van Buren, man. No other candi-
dale WIS in the field.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17
FASHIONABLE HATS AND CAPS.
nZEN JOSSELYN. Agent, northeast CO


OXEN JOSSELYN, Agent northeast cor
~ ner of King and Royal streets, respectfully
informs his old customers and the public gene
rally that he is prepared to furnish them with
ELEGANT BLACK HATS, got up in the first
style, ofthe best materials, and by experienced
and faithful journeymen. Also. Brown and
Seal colored Hats.
CAPS
Gentlemen's, Youths, and Children's Fur,
Cloth, and Hair Seal Caps, of the various qua
lites and patterns.
WOOL HATS, &C.
Every exertion will be used to please, and ali
favors thankfully received.
NIB Old Hats taken in part pay for new
ones All kinds of FURS purchased as above.
nov 4-3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

In the Pocahontas, arrived at Philadelphia,
came passengers the RI. Rev. DR.. England, R.
C. Bishop Of Charleston Catholic Clergyman,
pastor OF the Usurlines, Usurline Nuns, and
Sisters of Mercy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

Miss Fanny Jarman, the tragic actress has
arrived in this country and will soon commence
her dramatic campaign. This lady is one of
the three Fannies, extolled in Blackwood, as the
most gifted women of the day. They are Fanny
KembIe, Fanny Kelly, and Fanny Jarman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

MELANCHOLY ACcTDENT.-On Monday the 18th
inst. small sail boat with six persons on board
capsized in squall on the Choctahatche Bay.
One only of the number escaped. Five were
drowned. The names Of the persons drowned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

1t seems that Revenue Cutter. at RAIL-
fired salute upon the reception of tho Nh
the triumph of the Jackson party in Nsw HeV'N
This is recorded by the Enquirer with No in
of disapprobation. We presume the new %U a't
will be to have salutes fired by our sbins a. 80
and military posts, upon every victory oftSa W
ty in power.-So We CO. Fredericksjuy. y ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

GEoRGIA-It is thought that Judge Wayne will
be elected to succeed Mr.. Forsyth in the Senate
Of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

Curious FAcT.-A gentleman brought up with
him from Old Point last evening, a sheTtrI.
with its bill enclosed between the shells Of 4,
oyster, which had been picked up as it was drf
ing to the shore, by the toll keeper Of the draw.
bridge, at the mouth of Mill Creek. The shell.
drake being great diver, is supposed in one d
his submarine visits, to have found the Oydn
resting on the sandy bottom, with its valves Dis
tended, and presenting too great Temptation
for any hungry duck to Withstand, he without
ceremony thrust in his long narrow bill to sy.
tract the delicious morsel; when the oyster, not
approving of such famiiarities, suddenly col.
lapsed the portals of its little citadel, and he'd
the intruders head under water until il suffocs.
ted him; while, unable or unwilling to let 60 h
hold, both oyster and duck were borne to ths
shore by the ref1uent tide.-Norfok Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

Mr. HUGH F. PARKER is to make another Bal
loon Ascension, from Washington: on Wednes-
day the 10Th. The same order is to be observ'
ed, that was kept on the former occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

We learn from Montreal paper that r
British Government has given decisionin a
vor Of allowing American Beef and Pork sal
ed. to be exported from the Canadian ports b
other British ports, duty free. This will enaS,
the West Indies to obtain their articles Of DO
visions at much cheaper rates than heretofore
The consequence of this decision will be, b
create more extensive demand for Beef and
Pork. from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and
Michigan, in the Montreal and Quebec Mahsr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

were, William Cottringer, formerly No..
two brothers named Cane, and man ~dfre
Wright and his son. The four last NAM. aadas:
sided on Pea River, Albany.-Pensar"Ie'u : Icy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

DELAWARE ELEcrIoN.-The Wilmington State
Journal says
The election is over, and Little Delaware has
done her duty She is found now, where she
always has been since the discordant topic OF
Jacksonism has been introduced into our ma
tional politics, rallying on the side Of the Con-
stituton and the laws. John J. Milligan is re.
elected to Congress, by majority of l55; and
the whole legislative Wing tickets have been
carried as usual. in Kent and Sussex-thus Sc.
curing to us two-thirds of the legislature, and
the reelection of John M. Clayton to the Sc
nate of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17
ALEXANDRIA,:
MONDAY MORNING, NOV. II, 1884.

The .Charlestown (Va) Free Press, in quot
ing an article from this paper relative to the
hoped-for benefits to be derived from the great
works of Internal Improvement in which we are
engaged, says
We are glad to find our Alexandria friends
in good spirits, and in the fullness of hope as to
the benefits in store for them. They have borne
adversely with so good temper, and with SO
much patience, that every liberal heart must
rejoice in their prosperity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

IRISH TALE.-If any body should, by reading
paddy the Piper" in this days paper, hurt him.
self by incontinenty laughing be it understood
we are not to blame.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-11-17

Saturday last was wintry enough. lccles
formed from the ewes Of the houses, in apun-
dance.
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-09-06
rHr NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
WARREN, RI SEPT. G. 1884
.TO THE PUBLIC.

The State Committee OF the Constltu-
s,ional Party have transferred the SUD
.scription list of the CoNsrIrurIoNALisr'
two numbers only Of which have been
published, to the editor and proprietor oi
the Northern Star, printed at Warren,
with the understanding that his paper WIZ
he hereafter continued under both names
This paper will advocate the establish
:nent of CoNsTIrUrIoN," in the words
.of the first number Of the Constitutional
i.t, g which shall. secure a fair representa-
on of the people, a reasonable erts's'0" q
suffrage, a further improvement Of our Ju-
aiciary," Isuch as to secure ior us a
least one Independent court, "the per-
-nanency of Public Schools, some mitlsa-
lion Of the severity of our penal and Co
erciye system, and proper limitation 81
the powers Of the Legislative, Executive
and Judicial departments of Govern
mentn Whenever liberal Constitu-
t;on proceeds from any Convention, OF
INV marty, whatever its name, the friends
of the Constitutional cause stand ready
90 receive it and their labors will be al
mn end. The Constitutionalist will be
under the direction ofthe State Commit
tee. For any thing which may appear
under the distinct head of the Star, the
publisher alone will be responsible. Inc
Committee recommend this paper to the
kartynage and support of all the'ffiends
OF Constitution throughout the State
In behalf of the State Committee,
NATHAN A. BROWN,
THOMAS w. DORR,
JOSEPH X. ANGEL,
JOHN II. WEEDEN.
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-09-06
IN THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE.

The great end ofgovernmont is the security q h"P
piness of society: And that government is the best
which will best promote these objects. Govern
men, would be unnecessary ifvirtue were unSer-
sal. But since all men are not virtuous there can
lie no indip idual security without public re-
s,raint 1t is therefore necessary that governments
sbould be established and that individuals should
surrender portion of their rights for the purpose
Of general security and the promotion ofthe pub
lie good.
Governments therefore derive their power from
,he surrender Of individual rights and that gov
ernment is the best which makes the best use Of
,his surrender. Ir order to determine in what
form government should exist, the only quest
ion is. In what form would it best promote the
rrea, interests of society The interests of society,
it is obvious require that government should be IN
the hands of those who are qualified by intelil-
gence and integrity Of character to administer IT,
Those who are destitute Of these paramountly req
u,site qualities, are unworthy Of confidence and OF
course unfit to have any voice in directing the al
fairs of government. The question, Ought thu
right ofsuf'rage TO be universal then implies a.
mother question. Are intelligence and integrity uni
yersal! And the answer TO the latter question
ought to be the answer to the former. This latter
question obviously cannot be answered in the al
frmative and thus come TO the conclusion thai
tbe right Of suffrage ought not TO bc universal.
Those who direct the affairs Of government
should also have an interest incorporated with the
interests Of the State. The temptations to the a
buse OF power are many and great And it eanno
be expected that men who have no individual in
tsrsst in its proper exercise should be impe,riou'
10 their Influence. Now it cannot be doubted
that in the present state ofsociety, there is class
in every community, (and this class is no where
very smal) who are wholly destitute Of these req
usite qualifications for the right Of suffrage. II is
certainly against the interests Of society that il
should be governed by those who are ignorant ol
the principles Of government, or yho from want OF
integrity and of interest in the welfare Of govern
ment, could afford no security for just exercise
ofpower. Power in The hands Of such men would
indeed be dangerous trust.
II seems obvious 10 theory then, that the right
Of suffrage ough, MOTTO he universal. The great
difficulty lies 10 the practical application Of the
lhsory.. There ought to be limit, but how .e
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-09-06

ix that iimi il is very difficult to dstermins. The
requisitiou of honesty and intelligence as eua!iea-
tons wouIdb be indefinite, since the best men are
but i,npeliectly honest and the perfection oi wis
dom il 10 learn our own FOLLY. We should there
fore be under the necessity Of excluding oil, or de-
fining how much wisdom and how nuch honesty
man must possess in order 10 be qualified to VOTE
To requiss property qualification would be alike
impracticable Since men might possess this quail
ificaton and be destitute Of bcththc others.
Ii seems impossible to fix any uniform and per-
manent limit. Since it would be almost inpossl-
Bile to regulate the suffrage on perfectly correct
basis, expedicncy ought TO define it, and there Is
no alternative but to submit to small mconven-
iencc in order to ensure general justice
To any candid mind the suffrage as il is regu'a-
ted in Rhode Island, mus. appear, upon view o'
the condition Of our State and an Investigation ol
the subject, essentially aud radically unjust 1t
unjust in theory and princpe-it is unjust inis OPP
Grafton Every principle ofJastice, every primer
pie Of liberty requiresa change-a change in favor
of liberty and opposed to alistocracy and .te"ds
Hsm. Wha, this changeshould be must be lei
for the judgement and wisdom Of the people to de
teruline. am willing to leave the subject will
them to decide and hope that the convention
their representatives now assembled for the pur
pose of devisng an improvemat in our governmen
have come together prepared to regulate tins gre"
defect in cur government, and place The right o
suffrage upon correct and permanent basis
The Northern star, and constitutionalist. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1834-1837, 1834-09-06

lE|Seven cases Of Cholera have occurred at N
Bedford. toriginated in the house Of a coloret
man in the south gart ofthe town. The Gazette
says that this house contains but four small rooms
above ground, but was inhabited by man with
large family OF ofchidren, besides nineteen board
ers. They were removed TO hospital fitted VI
for their reception. This house was in filthy
condition, and the inmates are described as per-
sons of disolute habits. Prompt and efficient
measures have been taken by the Boardof Health
Four Of the cases have proved fatal.