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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16
COMMUNICATIONS.
TO rur EDITOR OF TIE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE ALEXANDRIA 1ANhii N'
Already has the publication OF the short lei
ter addressed to the People of Fairfax County,
through the medium of your press, produced
good effect Many, who have read nave o's-
covered the true object of the paper they were
induced to sign, wholly unconscious, atthe tih'e,
of The effect intended,-and have since given
us a specimen of the nefarious means resorteo
to for the purpose ofinducing them 10 sign 'iiese
secret instructions. One instance, IN particular,
wish to make known, for the special beneht OF
our r Representative, who can thus discover whe-
Their these Instructions speak the opinions VI '"e
people, or reflect the sentiments OF some nan
dozen interested individuals. The day the let
ter made its appearance in your paper (iasl oa-
turday) it was made public, and the attention
of the people who had assembled at Magls-
trate's Court directed to it. A gentleman VINO
was present stated the purport of the commune
cation. and cautioned them against signing any
memorial or petition, (the gentlemen instruc-
tors calling their letters by that name, In order
to impose upon the ignorant.) An honest, hard
working man, who was present, PAID particular
attention 10 the remarks of the gentleman, ana
observed that he had signed paper which Mi.
- handed him, and urged him to sign while
he was making coal pit, telling him that II
was about the election of Senator, and 1t was
important he should sign;-the honest farmer
replied that it was nothing to him who was Sc
nator, and declined signing it; but upon the
modest Jacksonian's telling him that it would
make gold and silver plenty, and abolish the
use of the paper, &C., he signed it.
Thus, you see, Mr. Editor, the whole work IS
an abominaton, against which the Indignation
of an honest community should rise,-as it can
be clearly established, that this secret, under
handed, er-parte method of instructing Is intrln-
sicalIy and demonstrably unfair and unjust, and
opens door for the grossest frauds and impo-
sitons. have no doubt that hundreds OF ex'
amples, equally unjust as the one above stated
exist and trust will be brought to light, that the
people may see that this method will tie the
country hand and foot, and lay it at the mercy
Of any set of designing and insinnating men.
Anti. SECRET INSTRUCTOR.
Fairf1r CoupiU, "a, Dec IA.
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FIENDlsn MISUNDERSTANDING no case in the
annals of crime SurpasseS that which we are
about to record, Tor d-blooded and atrocouS
barbarity.
Immediately back of the Arsenal, and few
steps from the public highway, stands log
house, built and occupied by an old man Of the
name Of Windham a gardener and an attend
ant upon the st. Louis Market A daughter Sc
venteen or eighteen years of age, was, with her
father, the only inmates of the house-her mo-
Their being dead. Early on Sunday morning
last, the attention of a citizen, who happened
10 be passing. was attracted TO this house by an
appearance of fire issuing from. Upon opening
the door-he found the room filled with dense
smoke, rendering every thing inside impercepti-
BILE, and perfect silence all round. He immedi-
ately procured bucket Of water, and threw it
in the quarter where he supposed the fire to be-;
but a voice from the bed directed his efforts to
the chest" This he atlast found, picked it up,
threw il out Of doors, and then eXtinguished the
fire.
He next proceeded to kindle a blaze on the
hearth, and having done so,-a scene OF horror
presented itself to his view. Upon the floor, by
his side lay the dead body of Miss Windham,
but on the bed the manged and almost lfeless
body Of her father. Clots Of blood were disco
vered in every part Of the room-the floor was
filled with half consumed papers, taken from
the chest, and every thing was in confnsion.-
The Investigations in the course of the day
brought to light no evidence having the least
tendency to criminate any one. twas in testi-
mony, that two distinct reports Of gun were
heard about IL or O'Clock at night; and the old
man thinks it was shortly after they went to bed
that they were attacked. A noise being made at
the door, the daughter got up with the intention
ofopening it. 1t was supposed that the fire afford
ed light enough to give the miscreants distinct
view Of her person, and they fired at her
through the window, breaking the pane of glass
The entire load of buck-shot entered the side
of her neck, and she must have fallen dead
The murderers then turned the gun upon her
father, who was still in bed. The discharge
took effect in his face, one Of the shot passing
through the eye to the brain. Life not being ex-
tinct, they attacked him with an axe, or sharp
weapon, and gave him several severe blows on
the head. They then proceeded to rifle the
house; broke open the chest, took the money, if
there was any; and then, to leave no tell-tale Of
their butchery, threw a coal of fire into the
chest, and closed the lid. The plot. as is seen,
was almost copsummated; few minutes more
and every thing would have been burnt up
81. Louis's Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

LOVE AND SUIcIDE.-The PhIIadeIphid h"f''
rer states that great sensation was Pio'u'''
in Southwark, Thursday evening, III 'o"-e
quence Of the death Of individuals undef u"
cumstances of the most melancholy characu'
"a young man and young woman, oe'oe''
attached to each other, it would seem, Jul "
tween whom quarrel had lately taken pace
which led to the fatal event We are about !"
late. 1t is stated that the body OF the fin''.
was found, late in the afternoon, in the room y,
house in the neighborhood of South ana II"
streets, perfectly f"less. and with the thIoa' Wv
from ear to ear. Within a few feet Jay W,
young man, in the last agones oil DEAN, o..
with his throat cut in similar manner. nc ~
ed shortly after the arrival of the physician I"
case knife was found on the floor between 'ne'''
Poth parties were quite young.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

,icv. while we have been less subtle, and lost
sight of ourselves, and not even sagacity enough
to know it before we were thrown down by ex-
haustion in bene6tting others, to the great IN
jury if not ruin, of ourselves. There is dead
jv and increasing responsibility hanging some
where; but it forms no part OF my lntentlon to
speak Of it at present. Iet y; goes appear 10
me that the people have lost all jurisdiction
over their own interests.
why not have filed our declaration simulta-
neous with our neighbours Better,yes, Iar oet-
ter. thousand times over, to have no mesa
peake and Ohio Canal, without lis eastern Ter
mination had have been at The Town OF hiex-
dria, the first and natural safe shipping port h on
the banks OF the Potomac, one oil Inc man triou-
ta,;es of the Bay. which forms a part OF the
name of the great national Work itseif
ALrXANDRIAN.
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ed three glasses-coronellaloo looking things, with
long legs and small waists-when he heard ano-
Their sc1ffle, and again. in rushed the maid.
"Sir,n said she, without waiting to be ques-
toned, "my mistress has got third BABY
beautiful little gir'-and this she said, expect
ing at least guinea.
Wat you say" exclaimed ouelquechnoS5ee,
"anoder!-Oh, mgod-dis shall not do-ali uis
is too much. | must go home and put stop 10
dis2"
And he did go home-with what success, We
who were i'm the Coffee-room, cannot teii: D"t
we really never expected TO find parallel case
to dear old Quelquechose of 1919, more than
fifteen years afterwards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16
CoMFOKr FOk Mis- MAKfiNEAU.


In the Dublin Freeman'S Journal we mo the
following extract from private letter:-Beiofe
I close, | cannot forbear telling you TACT thaI
will make William laugh. The wife OF lodge
keeper OF Major B, of T Hill, about
twelve miles from here, had eleven children at
a birth. which were all put into sieve, but they
died. ] hear il was laughable to see the father,
as every account came To him of each increase,
till when they came to the eleventh, he rushed
into the lake, swearing he'd drown himself, and
crowds Of country people running after him
they succeeded in saving him. she was, before
this. mother of six children. This only happen
ed the other dry, and incredible as II may ap-
pear is positively true.
of its positive truth we have no doubt; but by
wav of comparison, We beg just TO relate an
event which occurred under our own particular
view.
French gentleman, residing, in 1919, in SUI
folk street, Haymarket then popular so]ourn
for Scotchmen and foreigners, had WE VINO
was on the tptoe of expectation as to her con-
6nement. SYMPTOMS appeared; so did the ac-
cocaeur; and Monsieur Quelquechose Whatever
his name might be- adjourned to the orange
Coffee House. at the corner OF the HaymarKet
(where Mr.. Matthews, the modern AristophaneS'
discovered the very "gentilman whose hair
came leetle through his hat''), and nervously
anxious about the welfare Of his better hall, yet
unable to remain in his anxiety at home, direct
ed the maid servant to come the instant tnat
Madame Quelquechose was out OF her trouble
and tell him.
Queiouechose sat himself down in the Coffee
house, and ordered glass of brandy and wa
ter-he reclined in box, slipped his beverage
and Thought of his wife, At about half past
nine he heard sort of scuffle in the passage
in came the maid, and regardless OF forms or
the smell of macaroni (there famous,) ran up
to the place where her master was seated.
"Welln said Monsieur, is him overF es,
Sir,n said Sally, "my missus has got as me "a
boy as ever you clapped your two eyes upon"
"Bravon' said Monsieur, "dere is half-a-
crown for de news-now run away With We back
Waiter bring me pint OF claret-l snau drink
to nv wfe's good health"
He pas pleased he did drink almost all his
pint of wine; but before he could get to the
end of it, he heard another scuf1e in the pas
sage-bang went the door, in came the maid
await is de matter2" exclaimed Quelquechose,
"Amelie Josephine Serapbine, my beloved,
Anele ill!'
mulp' cried the girl" La no, Sir, Missus has
cot fine girl, besides the little boy"
Watns excIaims Quelquechose,-"T uins!-
Bravo-happy divil me- hey?-here Saly--here
is Ave shiliings for you-good glrl-run away
to vour dear mistress-my love-you know
and ali dat.-W aiter-a bottle OF champagne
VOLTA mon cher Tuins!-Ha! Ha! Ha.
sMalbrouk, Sc vat en- guerre.'
oh. how happy am" An,
The maid went. the moussu came, anu Win
il some biscuit hot like the divil." Queique-
chose enjoyed it;--when scarcely had ne nn'sn--
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

ELECTION OF SENAroR.-l esterday tue SENATE
took up the resolution in relation to the eiecuoh
of a senator of the United States, which orlSl-
naIly designating Friday. the 18th December,
as the day of election, had been changed IN the
Senate to the 18th February ana again IN the
House to the 18th January Mr.. Bdyse moved
TO amend by fixing on The 9Th day of January,
and this motion prevailed 90 10.
There was an extended Deb lie in the Senate,
involving the whole subject Of the election, and
particularly secret Instructions, which were over
wheImingly denounced and satirl>ed. Especial
~. MIR. Maxwell attacked them with un>paring
severity and ridcule. The Debate was con-
Quoted by Messrs Slaughter, Anderson; NC
Comas Harvie, Fontaine, Flood, W atkins Max
we'll and perhaps other Senators. We hope 10
report portion at least, of the Debate.
We understand il TO be the general persuasion
that the House will assent 10 the 9th January.
Richnlom Uhig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16
THE SNOW.

The silvery snow!-the silvery snow!-
4 ;ks a ,dnry il falls on the fields below;
And the trees with their diamond branches ap'
pear .
Like the fairy growth of some magical sphere;
While snft as music. and wild and white,
II .litters aud floats in the pale moonlight
Aud spanges the river and fount as they NOW;
Oh! who has not loved the bright, peau'iiu
snow!
The silvery snow, and the crinkling Frost
How merry we 20 when the earth seems LOST;
Like spirits that rise from the dust OF time,
To live in purer and holier clirne!-
A new creation without stain
Lovely as Heavens own pure domain.
But all! like the many fair hopes OF our years.
II oIitters awhile--ani then uelt> mo tears!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

In PENNSYLVANIA Resolutions have been sub.
United. in each House of the Legislature, pro-
posing TO instruct the Senators in Congress
ON that State to vote for expunging from
the journals of the U. States Senate the resolu
ton Of the last session, which occasioned the
Presidential PRoTEsr.
Similar Resolutions were under debate, at the
last accounts, in the Legislature Of NORTH CARO-
LIMA.
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ALEXANDRIA.
TUESDAY MORNING. DECEMB Is 49,.

FIRE. On Sunday last little after 70 :,
clock, M. the roof Of the dwelling house rs,.
the corner OF King and Alfred-s,reets, occuria,
by George Brent, Esq caught fire. il ia spnro..S
accidentally, from spark from the chimnsr
The wind was high at the time, and the srr.,-
ance of the fire very threatening; but the ,os
witty and promptitude Of our citizens general.
and The courage and energy particularly of :,
veral young men, whose conduct deserves h.
norable mention, prevailed, and the flames 49,.
soon extinguished The roof of the buIa;.
was destroyed, and much of Mr. Brears f,,ni
ture injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

Persons visiting the Island of Cuba, will re.
quire passport from the Spanish Consul at the
place Of embarkation. A noncompliance with
this regulation, will subject the parties to serious
Inconvenience. 1t was adopted by his Excel
lency, the Captain General Of the Island of Gu
ba, with the view of preventing the introduction
into that Island, Of offenders against the laws
or other persons Of bad character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

FIVE PER CENT.-lt has been rnmorcd Tor some
days. and even weeks past, that the Bank OF The
u. S. had determined to discount paper at the rate
of five per cent per annum We cannot find that
there is any foundation for this report We
know that large amount Of prime paper was
offered to the Bank in Philadelphia at That rate
a few days ago, and refused; and that all offers
below six per cent. shai ed the same taIe ~ }.
J0ur COm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

The N. H. Courier and Enquirer says, that
isaac hill lately declared in company OF ladies
and gentlemen, that he would rather associate
with convicts Of the State Prison: than with GER
tain members of the U. s. Senate. eS" sale be
81 can collect six convicts from our State Prison
more honest, in whose word and int gritty would
place more confidence and with whom should
rather associate than with Clay, Webster, Cal
houn, Pondexter, Clayton. and Bell"
We can only "Simitis simM gdudet" which
means by interpretation s. like likes like"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16
WINTER.

o ar5ssn, thee not unloyely-thought thou com'st
with a stern visage. To the tuneless bird
The tender fow'ret the rejoicing stream,
Thy discipline is harsh but unto nan,
Msfhinks thou hast kinelier ministry
Tbv heightened eve is full of FIRE side-joys
And deathless linking of warm heart to heart;
So that the hoarse stream passes by unheard
Earth robed in white peaceful sabbath holds,
And keepeth silence at her Makers feet
She ceaseth from the narrowing of the plough
And from the harvest shouting.
Man should rest
TINA from his f.yered passions-and exhae.
The unbreathed carbon of his fostering thought,
And drink in holy health. As the tossed Dark
Doth seek the shelter of some quiet pay,
To trim its shattered cordage. ana repair
its r;vrn sails-so should the toll worn mind
p eff for times rough voyage Man perchance,
Soured by the worlds sharp commerce or i''-
paired
Rv the wild wanderings Of his summer way,
Turns like truant scholar toward his home,
Ard Yields his nature to sweet influences
That purify and save:
Comes with his shouting school-mates from their
sport,
On the smooth frozen lake, as the first star
Hangs pure and cold, its silver cresSet 1orth;
And throwing OF his skates with Dols'erouS
glee,
fJas,es ,o his mothers side. Her tender hand
Do,h shake the snow fakes from his glossy curS,
And draws him nearer, and with a gentle voice,
Asks of his lessons-while her lifted heart
Solicits silently the Sire OF Heaven
To bless the lad.
"The timd infant learns
BETTER TO love its father-longer sits
ITpon his knee and with a velvet lip
Prints on his brow such language, as the tongue
H 9TH never spoken.
"Come thou to life's feast,
With dove eyed meekness and bland charity
And thou shalt find even winters rugged blast
The minstrel teacher of the wel-tuned soul;
And when the last drop of its cup is drained
Arising with Il song of praise, go up
To The eternal banquet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

Mr.. CLAY.-The Washington Correspopde,,
OF the New York Star, states as rumor, tha,
Mr.. Clay is about to resign his seat in the g.
nate and 90 Immediately into the House of Rs
representatives.. in The room of Chiffon Allen, vbo
will vacate his place. Such an intrepid rally.
ing leader as CLAY is wanted in the House
We fear the rumor is unfoundrd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

WASHINGTON COLLEGE, VIRGINIA We take
great pleasure in announcing TO the public that
Professor Vethake, late of the University oil New
York, has been elected President of the above
institution. It will be recoected that this IN
stitution was founded by Gen Washington him.
SELF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

On the first of January, the Marine Corps will
be entirely reorganized and the dres, changed
The coat will be of green cloth, turned up with
yellow lacings. 1t is said to display consdera'
BILE taste and is beautiful in appearance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

The Van Buren, party in the Legislature If
Virginia have not yet fixed upon their car5
date to oppose Mr. Leigh. They are hesi,a,n,
between Mr.. Barbour and Mr. Rives, ard NJ,
possibly reject both and take up new man
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

JohnC. Calhoun has been reelected Sena
tor Of the United States, to serve for six years
from the Sd day Of March next, when his pre-.
sent term of service will expire He received
four-fifth of the votes in joint baottng of the
two branches Of the State Legislature.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

The following is an extract Of Letter Ju''
received from Boston:
"The several Presidents of Insurance Com,
"panies have had a meeting, and agreed hol|
" write policies unless With stipulation agahiIni
"the risk Of a foreign par. This has and W" W..
"cause many orders given to the South foI W. "
purchase Of Cotton, &c. to be counferm a'laea'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

The Secretary ofthe Treasury Acknowledges
the receipt an anonymous letter, posi-marHeu
New-YoIk, Dec 9, enclosing five dollar hof
which The writer states, Sin consequence Of
miscacuIation Of duties, belongs TO the lfea
suIy Of the United States."-Treasury Depart
ment Dec / 1894
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

1t is sa,u that Judge Wayne is 10 be selectu
to the Bench, by way standardization 'o' ".'
non reelection to the Speakers Chair, ana as "
reward to the Unionsts of Georgia tor having
triumphed in their recent elections. Inc Nv
mination, as matters stand at present. . '''
so eXceptionable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

John Fairfield, (Jackson,) has been elected to
fIlthe vacancy in the next congress, from York
district, in the State Of Maine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

A letter from Montevideo states that law had
been passed renting the tonnage duties on yes
sells that discharge all their cargo at that port
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

The Washington Globe admits that 'the 90
vernment has 'disraced" Messrs. HOttingucr&
Co. at Paris, and the Messrs. Earrings, at Lon.
don as il ba kers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

Sidney S. Baxter, Esq. the new ATTORNEY g.
neral of Virginia, is distinguished LAWYER !,
the Western part Of the State, and firm ,,a
decided Wing.
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ORA VS. THIS DAP
j. w. VIGI.ET"E,

DRAFTS THIS D1)
Maryland State Lottery. Glass No. 25 for 1884
To be drawn in Baltimore on Tuesday, Dec. IT,
2 PRIZES SO 900.
D5lst or I'd drawn No. 50; Sd or 4th, So, &C
Tickets So 90; halves so; quarters %.
To behad in variety Of numbers OF
j. CORSE,
Lonery& Erchonee BROKER. 4ierandria.
Drawn Numbers in the Virginia Dismal Swamp
Lottery. Glass "a:
% 40 30 IS A. "a So Is
Drawn No. in the Literature Lottery Class so:
81 SO 22 SO Al 80 rs "a 20 s. II
nfNoS % 80 ga Prize Of 500 at COASTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16
COTTON

BOOTS AND SHOES.
H. WHITE has just received, per Brig
y. Wankinco and other recent arrivals a
further supply of BOOTS and SHOES, adapt
ed to the present season. Among them are
Mems Thick Pegged Boots
Coarse Sewed and Pegged Brogans,
lst quality
Seal Peggcd and Nailed Boots
Calf Sewed and Pegged Boots, 1st and
Cd quality
Phila. Grain Leather Water Boots
Calf Sewed, Pegged and Nailed Mum
roes
India Rubber and Leather Over Shoes
Boys Coarse Pegged Brogans and Shoes
Ladies Fur Trimmed and Plain India Rubber
Shoes
Hair Seal Caps and Trunks, all sizes
Which, with his general stock OF Boots and
Shoes, are offered for sale at the lowest prices,
either wholesale or retail. dec II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

rs LUCK AGAIN AT VlOLETT'S =
On Saturday last in the Virginia State Lottery,
Glass "a. for the benefit of the Dismal Swamp
Canal Company, Combination Nos 6 9 80. d
prize Of $500, was sold, in half ticket, at this
Office; and where may be obtained "a variety of
lucky numbers in the following popular lote-
ries soon to be drawn =
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50 per annum.
5 per annum.
Daily paper
Country paper

The ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE for the coun,
try is printed on Tuesday, Thursday, ana
Saturday.
All advertisements appear in both papers, ana
are inserted at the usual rates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-12-16

JOB PRINTING neatly executed at this oficr.
Vandalia Whig and Illinois intelligencer. [volume] (Vandalia, Ill.) 1832-183?, 1834-11-27
SPANISH WOMEN.

A gentleman, who appears to have made
use ofmuch discrimination and observation
in his travels, and to have studied pretty
closely the character and manners Of the
female sex-has recorded the result of hi
studies, in reference to the ladies of. Spain
as follows.--Cin. Gaz.
Women,,in every country. have some pc
cu!iar attractions which characterize them
In England, you are charmed by the ele.
gance of their shape, and the modesty OF
their behavior-in Germany, by their rosy
Ups, and the sweetness of their smiles-io
France, by the amiable vivacity which an.-
mates all their features. The sensation
which you experience at the approach of q
handsome Spanish lady, has something so
that it sets all description at de-
lance Her coquetry is less. restrained
nan that of other women. She cares lit
tie about pleasing the world in general
She esteems its appreciation much more
han she courts it; and is perfectly contents
ed with one, lift be the object other choice.