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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-20
MRS. CAREY'S LETTERS.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE
have Just finished reading this lady's inte-
resting Letters to a female friend, and win
great truth and sincerity can say, that, in do
ing which, have enjoyed the feast OF reason
and the flow of SOUL"
The language employed hIoughout is truly
chaste, felicitous and classical, and abounds
with some of the best and finest corruscatlons OF
fancy; added to which there is logical preci-
sion. and a contentious mode or manner of
searching, and arriving at the truth, which would
do equal honor to the head and heart OF the most
erudite mind and comprehensive genius. In
her views Of the relative rights and duties OF
husband and wife, she is truly happy, liberal
and iust and she inculcates in the most lucia
and forcible manner the wholesome practices
and exalted principles of Roman Matron, IN
the brightest and most vrtuouS days OF that IL
lustrous people. Her mind appears through
out to be deeply, very deeply, imbued with the
subject Of Religion; and upon this point she
dwells with peculiar energy and perspicuity-
She draws from its pure fountain the sweetest
waters of life; and in the submity OF the sub
ject, she irresistibiy conducts the mind and dis
poses the heart to an humble dependence and
firm reliance upon the mercies as well as the
Justice, of an All-wise GoD through the media
ton of Christ
The deformity Of vice. and the beauty of true
holiness, are most graphically contrasted;-and
like an angel of light and mercy, she warns the
un1cory, not only to beware OF the former, and
sedulousiy to cultivate the latter, but to shun
even the very sight ofit-thereby, in substance.
agreeing with the Poet that
"Vice is a monster of so frightful mien,
AS to be hated, needs not to be seen;
Yet seen too off, familiar with her face,
We first endure, then pity then embrace"
Not having time, nor the requisite ability, pro-
perly to review (upon the present occasion) the
whole work, have now only to add, so far
forth as regards my humble opinion of its me-
rits,-" Elk uno disco omnes."" DEcIUs.
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Alexandria, FEB. 10, 1895.
ICoMMUNICATED.

That talented gentleman the Hon. Mr.. WISE
of Virginia, with becoming promptltude ana
manly firmness, put himself in the front ranks
to resist, in lin,ine, the impertinent attempt on
the part of a number Of fanatic Yankee girls to
interfere in the domestic relations of the people
of the District of Columbia.
IF these infatuated simpletons have nothing
better to engage their attention or to occupy
their time, they are advised to emgrate, with
out delay, to the " far West" where they can
not only make themselves worthily conspl-
cuous, but get husbands in the bargain, without
audaciously invading the circle OF social and
domestic peace as regards others. All such IN ,,
termeddlers deserve, most richly, public as well
as private e.recration; and however much may
have always abhorred civil war, and still do,
vet trust and hope, that the instant Congress
Shall touch the delicate and dangerous subject
of Slavery in this District: that the phole South
will make common cause against all such med.
dlers, and in which they will be joined hand
and heart by every true son OF the SCUM, as
they assuredly will be by your correspondent
HoNoRIus.
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COMMUNICATIONS.
tn m. Citizens of alexandria.


your animal election for Members Of the
Common Council is now near at hand, and the
time has actually arrived when 1t is necessary
Won should make selection of suitable persons
for that important Office, rendered still more i'm
nortant from the peculiar situation in which you
are placed at this time in relation to yonr pecu-
niary affairs, as well as from your interest IN
the election of Directors Of the Alexandria
Canal. would therefore suggest to you that
there should be meetings in the several w ARDS
IN select suitable persons to represent you IN
the next Council; and as you have been una
bile. through some intrigue as believe, 10 pro-
cure an amendment to your charter authoflZiIig
the election of Mayor by the people, would
select no one who would not pledge nln'sell 10
vote for Mayor who could be, AT least, aiihost
always in town, and devote himself enllreiy 10
the duties of the Office; nor would seiect one
who would not pledge himself to reduce lhe
taxes if possible and to lessen the expenses by
reducing the salary Of the Mayor at least one
half and other officers salaries, and all other
expenses as far as it could be done. lie shouia
further pledge himself not to vote Tor Com.
mittee Of more than three members to attend
to your interests before Congress at your eA-
pense-and who will also pledge himself 10
vote for no person as a Canal Director who VIII
not agree W tiiC y otShi 'o"N r.
sued by that board in the prosecution OF that
work, especially in relation to contracts and
two Engineers.
Men who will thus pledge themselves. and
who have independence enough to carry it out
to its full extent with proper degree OF eco
nomy, may enable you to bear up until better
feeling shall obtain in Congress towards your
city, when prosperity may once more smile
upon you: and that this may soon be the case
&c ardent wish of yOur
FELLow-CITIzEN.
I,;,
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We find the following paragraph in New

nTWe are requested to announce Colonel
SPENCER M. BALL as candidate to represent the
county of Fairfax in the next GeneralAssembly
Of Virginia.
lSWe are requested to announce Major
JAMES SANGsTER, as a candidate to represent the
county of Fairfax in the next General Assem-
bly, of Virginia. MANY VOTERS.
nSWe are requested to announce PHILIP N.
AMIss as candidate to represent the County Of
Rappahanock in the next General Assembly OF
Virginia.
u We are authorised to announce to the
voters of the Congressional District composed
of the counties Of WestmorelaDd, Richmond,
Northumberland, Lancaster, King George Stat
ford and Prince William, that JOHN TALIAFERRc.
Esq, has, in compliance with the wish of many
voters, consented to become candidate at the
next election of Representative for that Dis
trict in the Congress Of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-20

Tar Power OF CoNscIENcE.-A circumstance
was related to us yesterday, which seems wor'
thv of narration to our readers. One of our
~Sry-soods merchants (Mr orme) had small
bnndle leff on his counter, the other day, by a
'fsmale whose appearance betrayed poverty,
Init whose face was muffled up and who dis
snueared as soon as she had deposited the bun
die. On opening il, which was not done in
SANITY from its being tied up so as apparent
Nv 10 reard the discovery of its contents, it was
found to contain lady's valuable fur tippet,
which had been missed from the store some
weeks before. Accompanying the bundle was
a piece of paper, on which was written these
lines
aI am poor widow with Ave small Children.
mIcame to your store before Chistmas-my chill
- dren wanted bread-I took the cape. It was
aths first thing ever took. could not rest-I
uhycnght Il back that evening, lady was in the
usrnre' I had not courage enough to give it up.
al came three times after, but had no courage.
aMay God forgive me, and may you"
We hone we need not add, she is freely for
.;v.n by him to whom her penitent note is ad.
&essed. and that he and many others would,
Usre she known, gladly contribute to relieve
Arextreme distress Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-20
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, FEB. Is

Mr.. H. Everett offered resolution which
was, the instructions OF the Legislature of Yer
mont to its Senators and its request to the Repre-.
sentatives of that State, in Congress, with regard
to the deposite banks. He moved its printing.
The question as 10 the printing, was argued at
length by various members.
MIR. Patton said, on the above subject, that al
though he dissented from the opinions of the re-
solutions proposed by the Legislature of the state
of Vermont, he should vote for the motion TO
print.
Mr.. Burgess said, he had never expected to
have seen or heard, what he had this day seen
and heard; because he expected to finish the re-
mainder of his days in his own country. II he
had travelled into the oriental world he might
have seen something like that which had taken
place; but here, in free world, where we mu.
tually heard the opinions of each other without
condemning them to silence, and where we were
in the habit rather Of reasoning down the argu-
ments Of each other, he never expected to have
heard such an opinion advocated-an opinion
which went to put to silence the voice OF whole
State and to refuse to give it that publicity which
il could alone receive through the medium OF
the press.
He well remembered the time, when princl-
pie similar to this had been advocated by small
portion OF the people Of this country, when SUBJ
mission to the domination OF England was term
ed loyalty, and opposition to il was called by
more distinguished ana glorious Hahe. iHe@.
times had long gone blythe right to petition and
to demonstrate had long since been acknowl-
edged, and secured by the Constitution; but II
it had not who would even have raised his voice
against it? or would say, it was disgrace that
the voice Of Vermont should be heard in contra
vention Of the House?
The debate was here arrested, without any
question being taken on the motion to print the
memorial,
And on motion of Mr. Watmough, the House
proceeded to the order of the day.
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Correspondence ofthe Baltimore Patriot,

w ASHINGTON, FeDrudry 10, 1900.
The Senate has to day been the scene of no
little interest Mr. Calhoun's bill rendering it the
duty ofthe President of the United States to give
to the Senate his reasons for removals from Of
fee was again under discussion, and formed
the subject for still more interesting debate
Mr. Webster exposed the Constitutional power
of the Senate thus to regulate the power of ap-
pointment in most clear, able, and may say,
characteristic speech Of an hour; and was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Wright of NewYork, in series
of remarks intended 10 be read by his constitu-
ents rather than to produce any particular effect
upon the decision Of the Senate The whole
speech was but Qualification of the office hold
ers Of the country, being composed OF separate
and distinct eulogies upon those who hold ONCE
at the pleasure of the Executive He did not
touch the Constitutional question involved in the
discussion.
After Mr.. Wright had finished his remarks,
Mr.. WHITE, Of Tennessee, commenced a
speech Of great interest and excellence IN sup
port of the bill 1t contained FULL formal and
uneouivocal declaration of his opinions upon
Executive power, and Of the limits afhxed 10 the
exercise of that power by the Constitution II
was in many points jackson speech however,
the speaker imputing to General Jackson The
highest credit for honesty of intention, frmness
of principle and regard for the interests OF the
country But he was very bitter and direct in
his animal versions upon the bad advisers OF the
President to whom so many exceptionabe
features of the administration are imputable
was very glad to hear such speech from an
adherent Of the present administration. 1t ar.
CUES we'll for the country and its interests, as it
betokens the approach ola better order OF things
in the administration of our affairs. Judge
White evidently feels himself strong as can
didate for the Office he aspires to, and at the
same time, does not desert any of the protested
principles upon which he promoted the election
of Gen. Jackson. He has now taken broad
ground. He has now taken broad ground, and
has declared himself to the country in an undis.
guised and open manner. His speech furnished
proof of the triumph oftruth over party, OF
patriotic principle over selfish prejudice.
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Correspondence Of Hudsori's New York; .Mer
chants NeDs Room
WASHINGTON, FEB. 1916 O'Clock, P. NJ.

WASHINGTON, FEB 1916 o'clock, P. M.
SIR: am enabled to inform you, from sources
to which the most implicit reliance can be
awarded, that the Administration is possessed
Of dispositions taken from three individuals,
who swear that Richard Laurence, the assassin,
was seen by them in the private room Of the
Hon. George Poinderter the two days imme-
dately anterior to his attempting the life of
General Jackson. These dispositions will be
published in the course Of three or four days.
An untiring effort will be made to implicate Mr.
Poindexter. OF the individuals who have sub
scribed to these dispositions, l shall not speak;
the public must award its own judgment The
dispositions do not charge Gov Poindexter with
employing Lawrence; but leave him in the
room in conclave with that Senator. The pub
LEGATION which is soon to be made must create
an unusual excitement.
mo doubt-no doubt, and if the Kitchen wish
ed and would pay for it, they might have thirty
instead OF three depositions.-ED. N. Y. AMER
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must occur to the Senator at once that all the
objections which could be urged against the In,
PRODUCTION of the resolution would lie win equai
force against its ultimate adoption; and II ne per-
sisted, the whole debate on the merits OF the re-
solution would come on as well at the questioh
of introduction, as It would II Inc resoiu1loh
were taken up and considered.
There Mr.. Poindexter asked question con-
corning a case which heput, but which was not
distinctly heard
Mr.. Leigh resumed He was not competent
to give the Senator from Mississippi any lnfor-
nation on the point of order. This he knew,
that he should have to debate the question Iui-
ly and fairly. II would be impoSsiD,e 10 escape
such discussion He, himself wished the friends
of the resolution TO have opportunity afforded
them to assign their reasons why it ought 10 De
adopted. And he also desired that they also
who concurred i'm the views of the Senator from
Mississippi as he most heartily did lor one, that
the proposition was hostile to the Constitution,
and in open violation of our duty, and that lis
tendency was to the entire destruction OF the
whole frame Of our government should Ike
wise have the opportunity of sustaining their
opinions 1t was proposition not merely 10
expunge resolution from the Journals, but 1t
would expunge the authority Of this House.
Such was his opinion ofthis question. he Wouia
therefore receive the resolution, and would give
the Senator who introduced the resolution an
opportunity to give all his reasons in favor oil
its adoption as he had no doubt that gentleman
would be prepdfTu to do, whenever the reSoin-
ton should in its proper course, be taken up he
| hoped the Senator from Mississippi would with
draw his objection.
Mr. Poindex,er said that in compliance with
the request Of the Senator from virginia,
and to avoid a discussion at this time, hewould
withdraw his objection TO the reception of the
resolution.
The objection was then withdrawn.
On motion of Mr.. Benton, the resolution was
ordered to be printed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-20

MFR. ,NcRoLY AccIDENT.-On the 25 ult. Lieute-
nant WALTER S. CHANDLER, an estimable and
intelligent officer in the United States Army,
left Mobile in small boat with Sergeant
and four soldiers, for Fort Morgan, ne
was stationed The boat capsized in gale,
ahout two miles below the Choctaw Point light
house. and all on board perished, except one
soldier who chung to the bottom OF the boat,
snd was taken off the following morning by
Cant. Prior, of the steam boat Waterman, from
Nev Orleans The name OF the soldier saved
10 Clarke. Those in the boat were Sergeant
Grant. and soldiers Wise, Finn, and Stephens.
Clarke states that Lieut.. Chandler, as each
man relaxed his hold and was swept of from
the boat by the current, swan Immediately to
his relief and with encouraging words and &C
81 lions. endeavored to sustain and save him. AS
tent Chandler was tall and athletic young
nan and an expert swimmer, it is more than
,,rohahle that he would have escaped with his
i;fs had not his strength been exhausted by
these humane efforts. 1t is also said by Clarke,
that Lieut. Chandler, who was the last TO sink,
a few moments before he descended lnthe strug-
ole of death, told Clark to exert every nerve 10
nnreserye his own life-that he himself could not
endure il much longer; but if they must die they
wonld die like men. These were his last words,
and soon after they were uttered, his lips were
fnrever sealed. Lieut.. Chandler was native
of the District of Columbia, and was graduated
at West Poin in 1880.
We learn, (says the Register that Lieutenant
Chandler was accompanied by young gen.
tIeman. stranger in the city, whose name we
nave been unable to ascertain, who was also
drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-20

UPPER CANADA The parties in the Assembly
of Upper Canada are nearly equal On the ell
ection for speaker. it is said Mr. Bidwel had a
majority of 4; but we perceive on party ques-
tons, that the liberals have bare majority
The resolutions calling upon the Governor for
certain correspondence in relation to the ex-
pulson Of MIR. Mckenzie, the removal Of the
crown officers &c. were passed by vote Of 26
to 25. The Governor has refused TO furnish the
correspondence.
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COMMUNICATED.

COMMUNICATED.
Young Ladies, in making morning visits,
should be careful not to call during the dinner
hour. Elderly persons do not like to be disturb
ed at that particular time.
Alexandria, Feb. IS 1885.
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DRAWS T'O-MORROU
Virginia State Lottery,
For The benefit ofMe Dismal Scamp Canal Co.
Glass No for 1885,
Will be drawn at West End Va. on Saturday,
February 81, at o'clock, p. M.
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000.
Is Prizes Of 1000, &c.
Tickets SO 90; halves so; quarters 2 rs.
To behad in variety Of numbers Of
j. CORSE,
Lottery e Exchange Broker. Alexandria.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-20

DRAWS TO-WORROW
Virginia State Lottery,
For the benefit Of the Dismdl Sramp Canal Co
Class No 4, for 1885,
To be drawn at Cats Tavern, West End, on
Saturday, February 81, at O'Clock,
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000,
rs Prizes of $1,000, &C.
Ticke;s 50 90; halves SO: quarters Is.
For sale, as usual, in great variety, by
JOS. nj. CLARKE,
(!Sign of the Flag Of Scarlet and Gold hing "
Alexandria, DC.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-20

TExAs.-Tcxas is about 10 become the
theatre OF interesting events. and Of the
display Of martial enterprise. supreme IN
the other Provinces, Santa Anna, e taking
measures TO reduce Texas also under his
woke; for under the forms Of Republican
ism. L cannot be doubted, that he Is the
irresponsible and monarchical head q the
Mexican Empire. Texas has large po.
puIation from the United States--many Of
them, men OF hot blood, and determined
character, from the Southern States, who
will die in the last ditch before they will
wear yoke. From this Anglo population
we anticipate stout resistance 10 the des
potic designs OF Santa Anna, and We are
sure that q sympathetic feeling will pre-
wade the country in their behalf AZ tbe
las, dates. Santa Anna, having retuned
victorious from quelling the disturbances
ia the South West Of Mexico. was march
ing troops in great numbers upon Texas
where the Anglo Americans werepreparinl
for their reception.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-20
LANDS AND M I'LL
FOR SALE


TTAVING sold part Of my estate near
HE Mar,insburg. Berkeley Coun'y, va
| wish to dispose Of the residue, consisting
of the Mill tract Of about
325 RES,
and the Oak Ridge tract Of $50 ACRES
lands equal in quality to any in the state.
Upon the Mill tract there are upwards oil
one hundred acres of first rate bottom
land. and about the same quantity oil
cleared upland, the balance in timber
The Mil house is a substantialstone build
ing, one hundred feet by forty, IN winch
three pair of Burrs and one OF Country
Stones are worked by the Iuscarora
creek, one of the best andmost permanent
mill streams in the country.
The dwelling house, also OF STONE, vs.
large convenient well finished building
divided into fourteen rooms, besides q
passage Of IS feet width through ITS centre
There are barns, stables and other ou'
houses in abundance, all good and conve'
nient.
The Oak Ridge tract is % miles distant
from the Mill tract, about one nan o.
covered with timberl OF the finest quaii'y
the balance cleared, well fenced, and II
high state Of cultivation. The improve
ments on il are Indifferent. will sell Ell
Their Of those farms on accommodating
terms, either entire, or divided, 10 SUI
purchasers.
The Mill, Miller's house, Cooper
Shop. Sc., are offered for rent for tern
of years, for money rent. The renter wal
be required to give good security for tn
rent-he will ges possession m July mex
his lease 10 expire at the end Of any on
year of his term in case the property
sold. ~
MATTHEW RANSOM.
March 5, 1S35-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-20

Census of The State Of .New Tork.-A
new census Of this state is about to be la
ken under the direction Of the local author
tiles. The returns are TO embrace the
number Of persons entitled to vote, the
number Of foreigners not naturaIIzed, the
number Of colorcd persons entitled to
vote, the number not entitled to vote, the
number OF marriages the preceding year.
the births and deaths, number of acres OF
improved land, Of neat cattle. horses,
sheen, hogs, number Of yards Of cloth Of
all kinds made in families, do. made In
factories, number OF factories. grist mills,
saw mills, oil mills, fulling mills, carding
machines, iron works, trip hammers, dis
tilleries, ashefies, glass. rope, chain, ca
BILE. oil cloth, and dyeing and printing
factories, clover mills, paper mills tanneries
and breweries, the quantity and kind Of
raw materials, and their value, and the
value Of the manufactured articles. There
are also to be returned the number Of
deaf and dumb persons, Of the blind, Of
Of luna,cs, idiots and paupers.
We hope that this example OF New
| York will be followed in other states
What q body Of facts interesting and I'm
portant to a sound legislation would b
thereby collected. --.MIlss Reg.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-08-20
[vo1. xxxv1---No. a6.

Benefits resakmg from hno,slsdrs Al
Ckemisfyy IA Chemist IN N. York was
for some weeks employed n making I
careful analysis Of various specimens ol
beer from brewefics IN -----and elsewhere,
When ha commenced he was 4 lover and
habitual dsinksr or beer now he declares
that hcnceforth he win never drink Il; b
what Is the reasonr Simply because he
has found ON oxami nation, alum, coppe-
ras and other drugs, that wc could mans
but will not, which he thinks wholly unfit
for tho human stomach, except a. medi.
cines.
Would gentlemen and ladies' drink tho
liquid called Champagne, il they knew
that Ia nine cases out Of ten. all tho spirit
It contains 10 common whiskey. passed
through charcoal, to rondeY Il perfectly
limpid aud colorless and to deprive Il Of
oily and extractivc matter, upon which its
peculiar taste depends, and then favored
with drugs, of which sugar Of lead 10 often
one ? This cannot Be believed men will
not drink poison. knowing Il 10 be poison
even for fashions sake. There has been
and is Incredibly ia relation to tho facts
here stated, but the iimc ID. noar when
there will no longer remain doubt upon
the subject; when those who continue 10
buy and drink druggcd and poisonous H.
quors, will do 50 with full knowledge Of
the fact, or with voluntary and unpar-
donablc ignoracc.