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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13
THE WASHINGTON RACE COURSE.

On a casual visit a day or two since TO the
Washington Course, we were as much surprised
As we were pleased at the extensive and judiciouS
.olprovementS which have been made to it by
'e new Proprietor, Mr.. Oliver, as well in its APP
Irtenances, as in the Course itself. All the
ID booths, heretofore the scenes of disorder
nd RIGHTEOUSNESS, have been swept off, and in
III OF them a spacious two story pavilion has
zen erected near the stand, containing gale
Z s land even a we'll furnished dressing room)
or ladies, galleries for the Club and for the pub
,ic, Club and public dining rooms refreshment
rooms, and refectories for every class and to
suit every pocket. The Course has been well
enclosed the track reduced to an exact mile,
,evelled, and essentially improved by the reno
val from its bed Of all stone and gravel and its
place supplied by suitable SOIL In addition to
these improvements, six or eight commodious
and well built stables have been erected for the
gratuitous use Of gentlemen bringing horses for
The turf. Altogether it is now not only one of
the best courses in the Union, but it is perhaps
the best arranged, best furnished, and most
comfortable, both for man and horse, in the
whole country.
The knowledge in the sporting world that
these improvements were going on, together
with the liberality Of the purses offered by the
Proprietor, and the opening the Course to all
respectable corners, have ensured large at
tendance of racers both from the North and
South Rooms are already engaged in some
of the hotels for distant visitors. We may ex-
pect, therefore, that the Races, which will COM
mence on Tuesday next with large sweep
stakes Of fine colts of true blood, more than
promise revival Of the palmy DAYS of Post Boy,
Oscar, First Consul, Florretta, Maid ofthe Oaks
Lavina, Miler's Damsel, Topgallant Hickory
&c. &C., whose memories are so fondy cher
ished by our Oldest sportsmen.
Many of the best horses in the country, we
are informed will enter the lists, for unusually
large purses-Sl0O0, $500, and the. splendid
plate valued at sSoo,-ionr three, and two mile
heats Several of the colts for the sweepstake s
are already on the ground or in the neighbour
hood; Robin Hood, the best son Of Henry.
(Eclipse's famed competitor) and the renowned
victor last spring at the SNorth, where he was
regarded as invincible for one or two miles; La
DIV Nashville, another nag of renown; Eliza
Branch, which gained her unfadeG laurels in
North Carolina, and Others are on the ground
We understand that the famed coursers of Bal
timore are in fine plight, and that the Duke of
Orleans, the distinguished winner on our course
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a school-house, employ teacher, &c, the Ii.
terary fund contributes two tiflhs, and all chill
dren are sent to the school on the same tootiuo
none paying any tuition fees. | am in hopes
we can prevail on the Legislature to do some.
thing to render our vast expenditure more be-
nefCial."
From the above IT will be seen, that, whate
yer other obstacles may be in the way there is
no lack Of the "siners of uar"; and think it
cannot be doubted, that with this advantage
when the attention Of the talented sons of Viz
gnia is properly aroused to the matter that the
clouds which now hover over us will be dis.
persed, every difficulty surmounted, and the
benefits Of education disseminated through the
land, until the light of knowledge shall beam
upon the understanding Of the humbest indyi
dual, and the "good old mother of us alr
stand up before the world Cher greatness firm.
ly based on the intelligence Of her citizens) in
more than her former glory.
AUemarle County, (Vd.) Oct Z, 1884.
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ICoMMUNICATED.

The Jackson men Of this place are DISPOSED
to appreciate the compliment Of an "Old Re.
publican" according to its literal meaning. and
not according to the perversion of any one; the
more especially of" A Whig," the very name Of
whom, when considered in relation to the poll.
tical party with which he acts, is perrersion
too glaring to be mistaken. | am disposed "a
believe, also, that it is peTrersion TO say the
complimentary article Of an Old Republican
" conveys just rebuke;" because the percep.
tive faculties of my mind admit sensations con.
veying a different idea; and to believe as
Wing" does, would be to disbeeve the evidence
of nv senses. ] have no hesitation though
in declaring il to be perrerSiOn, TO imply that
the people of this place are blind al all; for, if
they had been the least blind either mentally or
physically. what seems to be SD Objectionable in
the complexion" Of the Grand Jury, would not
have been SO readily discovered Ii is also
perrfrSiOn 10 say that reference to politics has
even appeared to invade The sanctuary of Jus.
tee" because the difference in relative TO nun.
bers is what may and does occur very frequent.
ly. 1t is perrersion TO say that the party 10
which a majority of the Grand Jury belongs,
has always, and always will be- in a very small
minority, in this place. Ii is true they have ne.
yer paraded at meetings, nor celebrated lmagi.
nary victories with Festivals &C.. in order 10
make a demonstration OF their numbers; vet
their numbers are sufficiently great to bear me
out in asserting that their party is nearly iino,
quite, as strong as the other; and that, whene
yer occasion requires, II can be proven
should be induced to declare the assertion that
our community had been " used" for party pm
poses, likewise perrers'on. if were assured
be did not refer to certain meetings held by The
party then called National Republican, nor to
late Festival, by the anne party, now called
Wing. IL certainly is a strange perreTSiOn 10
say that I'VE" (the Whgs) are "soft and easy
cushions for " others to repose and fatten on
They may be soft" enough but there is too
much restlessness in their nature-too great an
anxiety to rule-to be "easy" while others re-
pose and fattcn on their substance. II will be
found, also, when the "wheeIs Of time" shall
have made few more revolutions, that the par
ty now called Whig will have another name
and to say then that its course has been cred
table," will be the strangest perrersion OF ALL
a JACKSON MAN
A!erandri0. Oct. 10Th 1884.
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LETTER FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, ID. c. Oct 9th, ls5t
To The Editor Of the ~ y. Courier and Eng
The President arrived here, few days age
from Tennessee, in good health. Since his r.
turn, he has exhibited, in his language, an Unr
sua degree OF violence against the bank; an1i
should not be surprised if in paroxysm ofrae
he adopted, in reference TO that institution, SON.
inconsiderate measure. combination Of E
cumstances tends to Keep up his excitement
The news from France, to which audess
my last letter, is OF a most unpleasant chaIs|
ter. 1t is said, and believe truly, that Mr. u
vingston abandons all hope of an adjustment
existing difficulties with that government 81.
that no further attempt will be made on ms pan
to settle them. Without asserting that tbs %
telIigence is officially received, am waHanH.
in saying, that il has reached the dipIoma'q''
circles through channel which may be COM
dered dcmi-oficiai. 1t is an unfortunate ans
Notifying event. What measures the ESe'.
tive will deem it expedient to recommend ~,
matter Of great uncertainty. II is probaDe We.
they will be of warlike character; but i". L.,
to the opinion, that Congress will conhne ler
legislation. on this subject, to mere conmelV"
regulations.
Mr.. Livingston's health is very precafIoSsos,
and he has retired into Switzerland, IN the w.
Of improving it. Among literary ana so'eT :.
fic men, he has acquired great reputation, .y
intercourse with whom has tended 10 eN ,Ss
the character OF our country. His KNOWN" !.s
of the French language rendering ina. w.,
course both easy and agreeable. lhefe E n
doubt that he wishes to return home lmrep''"
ly.
The Senate Post Office Committee oil in ~.
tigation will adjourn, after their meeting U,D h,
row morning, to assemble here agar. O ~ ts
first of next month. They are TO sit gn,rs
mean time, in Boston, and perhaps Pro'6en'iIs
or the purpose Of examining some SI'ns''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

RUFFIN's FARMERS REGISTER -Ihe octopei
number Of Mr. Ruffin's Farmers Register mas
been received, and we are gratihed in percelv-
ing that the work continues to be one Of the
best Agricultural periodicals ever published.
KNlcKERBocKER, for October, is very lnte-
resting number of this well conducted Maya
zine, containing many articles of amusement
and instruction, and the whole contents display
ing the taste and talents of the conductors.
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ALEXANDRIA,:
MONDAY MORNING, OCT. 10, 1884.

Conference.-The news from Connecucut
by Saturdays mail was altogether favorable 10
the Wing cause, and it was thought the lhree
vacancies in Congress from that State would
be filled by Wing members The result not
withstanding, appeared TO as on Saturday 10
be doubtful.
DnLAwARE.-Little Delaware has gone, in her
preparatory election, for the Wings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

The American Consul at Nassau, has for
.warded to one of the insurance Offices in
Charleston, the deposition of Coasting Pilot,
showing that the sloop Mary Ann, Captain Be-
thell, had been Intentionally wrecked at Andres
Island. The Consul advises thatpublicity should
be given to the statement in order to guard the
underwriters who may have insured the vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

John L. Sullivan, of Philadelphia (who was
nominated by the President during the last ses-
sion Of Congress as Bank Director and reject
ed by the Senate) has been appointed by the
President Paymaster in the Army, in the
place Of William Piatt, deceased.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

A report was current in the District, on Sa-
turday last, that the individual from one of The
Eastern States who was said to have perpetrat-
ed frauds upon the Pension Office to a great
extent, mentioned in last Fridays Gazette, has
committed suicide
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SCENE IN A PRIVATE MAD HOUSE.


The following lines descriptive Of scene in
0civate mad house, are from the pen of NJ.
Lewis, Esq. If any one can read them with
shuddering in sympathy with the supposed
tive, he must have heart dead to every hui
u feeling:
Stay, TAILOR, stay, and hear my woe!
She is not mad who kneels to thee;
For what Pm now, too well | know,
And what was, and what should be.
Pll rave no more in proud despair;
Nv language shall be mild though sad:
But yet 6rmly, truly swear,
am not mad, am not mad!
NV tyrant husband forged the tale
Which chains inc to this dismal cell,
MY fate unknown, my friends bewail-
Oh! jailor, haste that fate to tell;
Oh, haste my fathers heart to cheer
His heart at once twill grieve and glad,
To know, though kept captive here,
am not mad, am not mad.
He smiles in scorn, and turns the key;
He quits the CRATE; | knelt in vain:
His glimmering lamp, still, still see
IT'S gone and all is gloom again.
Cold, bitter cold! no warmth! no light
Life, all thy comforts once had;
Yet here Pm chained this freezing night,
Although not mad; no, no, not mad!
IT'S sure some dream, some vision vain;
What! 1.-THE child Of rank and wealth.
Am the wretch who clanks this chain,
Bereft Of freedom, friends and health2
Alb! while dwell on blessings fed,
Which never more my heart must glad,
How aches my heart, how burns my head;
But tits not mad; no, It's not mad.
Hast thou, my child, forgot, ere this,
A mothers face mothers tongue2
She'll ne'er forget your parting kiss,
Nor round her neck how fast you chung;
Nor how with me you sued to stay;
Nor how that suit your sire forbade;
Nor how'll drive such thoughts away;
They'll make me mad, they'll make ME
mad!
His rosy lips, how sweet they smiled
His mild blue eyes, how bright they shone!
None ever bore lovelier child!
And art thou now forever gone?
And must never see thee more,
My pretty, pretty, pretty ladl
Twill be free. unbar the door!
lam not mad; am not mad.
Oh bark. what mean those dreadful cries2
His chain some furious mailman breaks
He comes-I see his glaring eyes;
Now, now my dungeon CRATE he shakes.
Help! help,-He's gone!-O fearful wo:
Such screams to hear, such sights to seei
My brain, my braiu,-I know, know,
am not mad, but soon shall be.
Yes, soon;-for 10, you-while speak,
Mark how yon demons eye-balls glare
He sees me; now, with dreadful shrek,
He whirls a serpent high in air.
Horror.-the reptile strikes his tooth
Deep in my heart, so crushed and sad;
Ay, laugh, We fends;-I feel the truth;
Your task is done-rm mad! Pm mad!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

The Bitter Bit--ft is currently reported that a
large stockholder in one Of our banks, wishing
to effect change among the Directors, lately
transferred number of shares to certain indi-
vduals, with view to increase the number of
proxies at his disposal. 1t is said that one ind-
vdual who is insolvent, held shares in this way
TO the amount of $4,000, but one of his creditors
hearing casually ofthe circumstance, yesterday
attached the shares and it is thought that the
original and actual proprietor, will have to
whistle for his property Boston Jour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

THE SLAVES OF THE CoLLAR-A cringing faw-
Ming parasitical, subservient, foot-stool kissing
spirit is spreading its poison, and binding its
victims to every perception of private honor and
public duty.
At Jackson Convention recently held in
New Jersey, the following resolution was pass.
ed. Bead it patriotic Americans, and blush for
your debased countrymen!
Resolred, That no person shall be supported
at the ensuing election, as candidate for Coun-
Gil or Assembly, or nominated as such, by the
members of this Convention, unless he shall
first take and subscribe the following pledge:
"To all 1chom IL may concern.--We the I'M
dersigned, candidates now nomination for
Council and the General Assembly of the State
Of New Jersey, do hereby most solemnly and
positively pledge ourselves, promise and engage
10 support Tie measures Of Tie administration Of
AndreW Jackson; to oppose by all lawful MEANS
the re. charter Of the United States Bank; and
wholly and unreservedly to refuse to stand as
candidates on any ticket got up by any man or
set of men, in opposition to those measures and
that administration or on any ticket which may
run in opposition to the one about to be formed
by the Convention at Bridgeville, goth day Of
September"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

The Wings ofBoston have nominated Abbott
Lawrence as successor to MIR. Gorham, the pre-
sent member Of Congress. In Essex county
Stephen c. Phillips is nominated to succeed Mr..
Choate. resigned; and in Middlesex, Heman
Lincoln to succeed Mr.. Everett
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Infamous--A friend has sent to us pamph-
let which the Van Burenites are circulating
with the greatest industry in New Jersey. 1t
contains the most infamous ISLANDERS against
the Hon. Samuel l.. Southland, expressed in
the most vulgar and abusive terms. We infer
from the appearance of the type and paper that
the infamous affair was printed in Washington
L. S. Gaz.
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[For sale by the Groce or Dozen, I

COTTOM'S VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND
ALMANAC, for the Year of our Lord 1885,
CONTAINING, besides the Astronomical
~ Calculations, &c. the times of the sttings
of all the Courts of Virginia. Maryland, and Dis
trict of Columbia; and also list ofthe Senators
and Delegates to the Virginia Legislature
Just received and on sale by
oct w. M. MORRISON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. James Forman, ofBerk-
ely, died very suddenly on Wednesday morning
week, in Shepherdstown. He had been in deli
cate health for some time previous but had so
far recovered as to feel himself able to attend
to business On that morning he breakfasted
at Mr.. Enters, appeared in pretty good spirits,
and proceeded to the store Of Messrs. Lane &
Webb, where he fell while in the act of shaking
hands with one Of the clerks, and expired in two
or three minutes.
Mr.. Forman was a gentleman Of great res
probability and worth Of much enterprise and
usefulness in his neighborhood, and his death
will be universally regretted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

The GOLDEN BARTON the eve of the Cen
eral Election in Georgia, we find the following
important annunciation in the Jackson Van Blu
rem paper printed in Savannah:
Neu Gold Coin-We are happy TO learn
that supply Of this precious article has been
just received by the Bank Of the State Of Geor
gia."
This golden bait /" to catch gudgeons," was
tried to some extent in Maryland.
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DANCING SCHOOL.

MIR: GENERES respectfully informs the la
IVl dies and gentlemen of Alexandria that his
Dancing School will re-commence on Friday.
the 18th instant, at the same hours as heretofore
oct 9--eoSt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

Moan WEBSTER, LIZ Dive learn by the
Boston Gazette, Of Oct 1st, that on on that even
ing, this venerable gentleman was to have de-
livered a lecture on the deficiency of School
Books and other matters of this kind. He has
studied this subject for the last fifty years. and
his thoughts are worthy of the highest consde-
ration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

Pork and BeGns.-Some body has been i'm
porting white beans from Marseilles, and selling
them by auction for dollar and a halfa bushel
If this country cannot raise its own white beans,
we may as well give up the ship. The business
ought to be stopped somehow, or next thing We
shall have the pork imported also.
~ Y j. Com,
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The Virginia Free Press says" We learn
that the Baltimore Rail Road Company are de-
termned to have Cars upon the Road as far
as Harper's Ferry, by the 9Th Of November"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-10-13

HAUNTED HousE!-The Newburyport Herald
gives an account Of Haunted House in that
town, and of riotous proceedings which have
been connected with il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1834-06-03

,rhis nromises to be the day of much interest
in This CITY. The first object IN magnitude Is
~. -. '',l Io.nn of Sneaker of the House of Re-
. .,no,ontotives To be determined to-day. The
Second is the election of the Mayor OF the City
90 washington. and one Alderman and three
Gonrc;lmen for each Ward of the CITY, who
are to he this day chosen. The thru IS the "A n,
ma, Canal Meeting Of the Chesapeake ano
Ohio Canal Company. mt OF yes'erooy'
We have information that the election which
was held few days ago in the Dlstfict on .ile
Eastern Shore Of Maryland, to supply the va a.
cancy in Congress occasloned oy the uea aI -: -
the late member, Mr. l.. P. Dennis, resumed III
the election Of Mr.. Steele, the wing eahui e.
hv q majority Of about 1000 votes over Mr.. STEM
art. the Jackson candidate--Ibid. -
! Another Bank Stopped-The Mechanics, Bank
&c patterson. N. J. closed its doors yesterday
| II has not been, for some time, in rePute mere
fore there are not great many OF lis noleS III Gil
culation.--M T. amer.
Rebellion at Harrard.-We learn thdta re
bellious spirit has shown itself at Cambridge.
| We are not informed Of the particulars, but il
is renorted that some of the members OF the
Sophomore having injured the furniture OF one
oft nublic halls President Quincy threatened
to send the whole class to Concord. This morn
inc thew evinced their contempt of his authority
bv Kissing and scraping, at prayers. Inc con
sequence was, public rebuke, and the dismissal
the class. On the order being announced, lhe
other classes took part against the government
and the rebellion became general When WE
heard from the seat of war, all studies were
| suspende d.--B0ston Transcript.
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FOR NORFOLK.

4
- The Steamer COLUN
A-lAAu~ Bu, Capt JAMES Mrrcn-
ELL, will leave Lambell's
wharf, Washington, at II,
and Thompson's wharf, Alexandria, at o'clock
P. M. on Friday, the 9th of june for Norfolk, ar
irving at Norfolk on Saturday, in time for the
Stages going South, and the Steamboat Patrick
Henry for Richmond Returning to the Dis
trict she will leave Norfolk on Sunday, the 9th,
at O'Clock, P. NJ; and will continue, during the
season, to make trip between the District
and Norfolk every two weeks leaving each
place on the days and hours above named
For the accommodation Of persons travelling
from Norfolk to Fredericksburg, or from Ere
dericksburg to Norfolk, an arrangement has
been made with the proprietors Of the steam
boat Sydney, (py,ing between the District and
Fredercksburg,) by which they will arrive at
either place, at an early hour, on the days fol-
lowing the departure of the Columbia, without
any additional charge for passage.
Passage and fare So. may 31-dt6thJu
n The Fredericksburg Arena will please
insert the above till 9Th june inclusive.
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FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,
>stM The Schooner OSCAR, first rate
S=at7cratt, carries 800 bushels grain or So cords
wood, and, being of unusual length, is better
adapted for carrying timber than any other YES.
sci on the river; draws but 6 1-2 feet water when
deeply laden, and is very swift sailer. She
will be sold low, take freight on reasonable
terms or to trusty person, who can find stea.
DIV employment for her, will be let on shares
Apply to GEO. JOHNSON & CO.
may 20
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70 The Stockholders Of the Alexandria Canal.

The Canal Board elected in May, 1882 M had
been some days organized, when learned tn IL.
the offer of LIE Baron q Burke remained uhaI ~
ed TO comply WIN nato was not ac
cented in order to bring it to decision ad-
dressed the Board as follows:
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ALEXANDRIA, JUNE IL, 1883.
The President e Directors of the Aler Canal
Gentlemen: Since | addressed you the 9th
inst, have received a letter from Mr.. William
LIE Baron, and am authorised, in behalf Of him
and myself to contract with you for building the
abutment and piers Of the Aqueduct; and to
say that We are willing to undertake that work
upon the same terms that you agreed to with
of the last offer made by William lie Baron G.
Michael Burke, for which this is a substitute. as
may be most agreeable to you; also that the en-.
largement of all or any of the piers will make
no variation in the price Of the work By my
correspondence with Mr.. LIE Baron, may just
ly believe, in case the said contract be formed,
that he will be equally DESTROYS with myself to
conduct the work to your satisfaction in all re-
spects. There are two matters appearing to
me of Importance, to which | respectfully call
your attention.-lst. AS several months have
passed since contracts for the Aqueduct were