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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13
SALLY CURRY'S CoURTsHIP,

we have taken from the 'Recollections of a
Housekeeper,' just published % !ne narPeis
.hs s,llowing simple, but touching account
IF the love and courtship of one OF Mrs. rack
aids shelps' 900,
on Sunday nightP
ST am AFRAID so ma'am,' replied she, sliding be-
IDon't be ashamed, Sally, said for have
shown YOU such an example OF marrying one
whom preferred, that am sure cannot blame
you-' h..
how long she had known MIR. Curry:
Sally began twisting gold ring that was on
the fore finger oc her left hand and said
: "My mother, ma'am was poor woman IN
Salem the widow OF sea-captain. He was lost
on a voyage, and she fell sick, declining like
I was her only child. II was very stormy
night a year ago, and my mother was very Ill.
sent to neighbor 10 say | was afeard sne
wouldn't stand it. One neighbor sent back she
darsen't leave her baby, who was SICK ou,
Young man who was boarding there, sailor
named Curry, very decent person,-wouid
come and watch with me. was thankfulto see
A living countenance and said he might come
and welcome.
That was my forlorn night; but Mr.. Curry
helped me sight. My mother was tn a faint all
night. and he was as tender as child to her.
Once ne began 10 tell SCd StoiyJ- ~ W "
cheer me up but he found he made me.cry more,
because it didn't seem somehow respectful TO
talk of the things of life by death-bed, and ne
stopped talking, and only now and then, when
he couldn't comfort me, nor raise her neitner,
ne would fetch up such plying look, as II ne
wished he could
sThe day was just dawnng when my mother
seemed to come to little and spoke right out,
Sally, dear1
What mothern says |, and my heart beat as
il it would come through
SIS there any body with youP says she!
'Yes, dear mother, friend says |, whisper
ing.
twill he take care of YOU'D? says she, and she
looked with sunk eye full on Curry
Curry got right up, and came by the bedside,
and knelt down, and took her thin hand, and
said in a voice quite loud and solemn, will
take care Of her, so help me God
She didn't say another word, but just gave
kind OF sigh, as il were, not sorrowiul, but AS u
she was satisfied, and squeezed his hand, and
SO she died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

LONDON PoLIcE-Wm. Joford. hackney
coachman came up before Mr.. Chambers, -of
Marlborough street. with complaint against
brother harvey by the name Of James Shape;
when the following laughable dialogue ensued
between Jolford and the Magistrate:
Mr.. Chambers-But before We GO into the
case, Just let me know how il happens that one
hackney coachman comes forward against ano-
ther2 OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES this here hactlon
embraces summit wots of vast importance 10
the public, and noblemen, and gentlemen, as
veil as all usihackney coachmen, Cooking hard
at the magistrates vot always hacts honorable.
and does the thing wots right with those jobs as
they gets in legally lawful way. Mr. Cham
bers-Explain whatyou mean. Complainant
Wv, this here prisoner, wots the defendant IN
this here transaction, is what We calls fare
dodger;' that is he never comes in the rank IN
his turn, but goes and plants his vehicle right
afore some hotel, as il he'd got fare vaitlng
and so ven a gentleman come out he plies him
for the job, and does the regular ones Out oil
their turn. Now We, as hacts respectfully, wont
stand SIGH nonsense, and all on us on Condick
street stand has cohabited togetherto cotch him
in the VERY act Of committing the crime. Mr.
Chambers-State what you discovered. Com
plainant-Last Friday vos week, Joe DAVIS
draw'd into the rank, and sung out, there's
Rookem, that's the defendant standing afore
Stevens, and coming the artful dodge. Mr.
Chambers: Rookem; why the name on the war
rant is Shape. Complainant- Yes, Shapes his
natral name, but his proper name is "Rookem,"
vich we've christened him; cause he crooks" us
out of our turn. Veil, ven We discovered vot
Rookem vos arter, Bill Bragley claps on the
pot boys apron, and gammons to be porter,
and cuts away to Stevens. As soon as ever
Rookem seed him. he sings out, "Vant coach,
your honor2" and lsays "Yes, drive to the
Blue Postes, and there you'll find job. So
Rookem drove to the Postes, and that show'd
plump blank as he wasn't engaged afore, and
ven he seed us standing at the door, he vos
"Hy,n for he turned his horses heads and druv
Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

SOBER vs. DRuNK.-On Thursday last, two
briggs destined to a foreign port were ready for
sea. They lay near together, and one steamer
was to have taken them both to the Hook. The
crew of one brig came on board hale and hear
ty, and she has now been three days on her voy-
age with good wind. The crew of the other
brig came on board so much intoxicated, that
the captain did not dar e to venture himself and
the property in their hands, and she lies at the
wharf still. So much for the good rum does to
sailors-Journal of Commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

FIRES AND Loss OF LIrE.-The st. Georges
Inn, in Commissioners street forming the oppo-
site corner to st. Joseph street in Montreal, was
burnt on the morning Of the I'd instant and 3
young men: Mr.. Gilbert, recently from London,
William Smith, ofNorwich, England, and Mr..
Kauntz, marker of billiard tables, persisted in
the flames. Several other persons were injnr-
ed by the falling Of the walls and by scorching.
The building adjoining was also Destroyed
The property belonged to Austin Cuvillier, Esq.
who was insured partially at the Quebec Office,
to the amount of $4,000. Mr. DIVISION, Keeper
of the Inn, and who lost all his furniture, was
insured at the Alliance Office, for $4,000.
The dwelling house of Mr.. Church Tabor, of
South Hero. Lake Champaign was consumed
by fire on the morning Of the 9th ult. Mr..
T. about 70 years Of age fela victim to the
flames. The remainder of the family, barely
escaped with their lives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13
From Briees' Boston Bulletin.

ASSAULT ON THE Rev. Mr.. CHEEvER.-About
noon, on Saturday, the Rev. Mr.. Cheever, OF
Salem, was assaulted in Essex-street in that
town, with cowhide, by Mr.. Ham, foreman
in the dstllery Of Deacon Stone. The cause
of the attack, we understand, was in conse'
quence Of strong personal reflections on the Ia
mily of Deacon Stone. in newspaper, tine
Landmark) of which Mr.. Cheever was the re-
puted author. The family of Deacon Stone IS
considered one OF the most respectable IN me
town. The reverend gentleman was severely
handled, and the excitement in Salem is yer?
great
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

u-We are requested to announce Colonel
SPENCER NJ BALL as a candidate to represent the
county of Fairfax in the next General Assembly
ofVirginia.
~We are requested to announce Major
JAMES SANesTER, as a candidate 10 represent the
county of Fairfax in the next General Assem-
blv of virginia. MANY VOTERS.
I5We are requested to announce PHILIP N.
AMrss as candidate to represent the County oil
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 Westmoreland, Richmond,
Northumberland, Lancaster, King George Stat
ford and Prince William, that JOHN TALIArERRo.
Esq, has, in compliance with the wish Of many
voters, consented to become candidate at the
next election of a Representative for that Dis
trict in the Congress of the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

The select committee on the subject of Banks
generally have had leave to sit during the ses.
sion Of the house. 1t is difficult now to say,
what the report will be. The most probable
supposition is, that the capital of the existing
Banks will be extended, and other branches
auhorsed.-Rich. Compiler.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

Mr.. Billiard, the gentleman who was wound
ed few days since by the overseeing of stage
near Boston, died on Wednesday afternoon last.
Mr. Billiard was the senior partner OF the house
Of Billiard and Barrett, of Boston, and and was
most worthy and intelligent merchant. His
lady was inside Of the stage at the time The accl'
dent occurred, but received no bodily injury
herself-Nep York Courier
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

VERY SUDDEN DEATH.-Y esterday morning, the
Rev. Joseph Sanford, died suddenly, few
minutes after he had taken his seat in the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church in Green-street. In com
pany with his wife, to whom he was married on
" about two weeks since, he had walked from
his residence in Mulberry, near Beecker-street,
and, while on his way, complained OF some ii'te
indispositon. He entered the pew, was noticed
in kneeng posture, suppiicating the blessing
of Him. whom he came to serve-he then raised
himself, and without the least struggle, fell back
lifcIess on his seat-M y. Com. Advertiser.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

General Henry A. S. Dearborn (lately Rep
resentative in Congress) has been appointed by
the Governor of Massachusetts, to be Adjutant
General of the Militia of that State. To this
office, in Massachusetts, salary Of $500 per
annum is attached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

From. the Cenirerilie (hd.) Times of Saturday.
FraE.-A very distressing fire occurred al the
Aims House of Queen Anne's county oni Nv cd
nesday morning last. 1t commenced al y o.
clock, in the centre Of the roof, and was com
muncated by spark from the chimney. on
our arrival at the spot, the entire ROOT was IN
flames, and soon fell; in good deal OF properly,
such as leather, oats, wheat meat furniture, &C.
taking fire at the same time. The wind oeing
high the building, which was large, was ournl
entirely down in three hours. After the mouse
was burnt, we had a moment to examine Inc
scene around US, which was indeed sickening 10
the heart. Here and there, in the open field. ana
the cold intense, with but scanty. covering,
were the old, the afflicted, and the orphan, spread
out in all their hepnessness and misery, utter
ing piercing signs and groans. On some OF Tue
beds were the sick and the almost dying-one
moor fellow was hardly able to raise his heac,
and was carried on his bed by four persons; ne
had been i'll with the typhns two weeks-anoih-
er bed contained a poor woman, in one OF Inc
most trying scenes Of female fife-children OF
all ages, and with various diseases, were run
ming to and fro; and the sight Of the two little
barefoot girls, the elder not six years old, who
had run away into woods half a mile OH, and
when found were almost frozen, brought tears
to our eyes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

We understand that information has reached
the War Department, stating that several rem
counters have taken place between some OF the
citizens of Georgia and parties OF the Creek In.
dians who have crossed from Alabamainto tha'
State and committed many depredations. PEI
SONS have been killed and wounded on both sioes,
and the inhabitants seem much alarmed at the
conduct and threats of the Indians, and nave
called upon the Governor of Georgia for mill
tic force to protect them-and the Governor has
requested the interposition of the President to
relieve the citizens of Georgia from this state OF
things. ;f
thing more were required, to show the pressing
necessity Of an immediate removal OF all the In
dams east of the Mississippi to the country west
of that river.-Giobe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

INDICTMENT TO MATRIMONIAL Texas letter
writer states that the tide Of emigration to that
country from the United States is very great
Nor can this be matter If surprise when it is
added that the Mexican government assigns to
each settler, if married league square, 4446
acres of land as bounty. II the emigrant be
a single man when he arrives he gets only ITO
acres-but il he gets married afterwards, he re.
ceives the very pretty dowry, not from the bride,
but from the government, of 1896 acres more!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

The Administration party held Conca'.
Caucus on Saturday night-a very cold meeting
we suspect, as Fahrenheit was below 0: Van
Burenism if tales are true: was much higher
for it is said so strong White party developed
itsefin the meeting that another VINE neces'
These are the le1fings oa, for Witch We do no,
youch.-Rich Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

CousrERFIEr GoLD-Large quantities Of five
dollar gold pieces are in circulation. A friend
of ours took two yesterday, neither of which
would be observed from their general appear
ance TO us they had every appearance ofthe
real gold coin.-Ndr- York DAILY Adrertiser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 10, 1885

AAA ALA1N - - II 1As
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY ID, 1895.
communication in to-day's paper, refers to
an expression used by the Washington Cores
pondent ofthe New York Journal Of Commerce,
in reference to the Alexandria Canal. The cor
RESPONDENTS of the northern papers, generally,
have done Justice to our claim. It's almost uni
versally admitted that Congress ought to AID,
nav. talse and complete our work.
It's now clearly ascertained, that what were
called the Government Directors of the BANK
ofthe United States"-but as Mr.. Calhoun call
ed them, Government Spies" have been IN cor
respondence with the Globe, in relation 10 mat
institution. This accounts for the famous Off
c,AL letter the Globe published.
FURTHER ExposuRI-We gave our readers, IN
Wednesdays Gazette, sample oil the rerac"y
Of the Globe elected by an exposure OF the fraud
and fasehood of that paper, in declaring mat 10
he GAN OFFICIAL LETTER. which turns Quito nave
been private epistle Of scandal to the editor OF
the Globe himself, or some of his allies
But there remains another exposure 10 De
made. II is now shown that the contents OF the
letter itself are as false as the statement concern
ing the letter-as the following will prove:-
Extract of letter from the Director
uOn the 9Th day Of May, 1892, there was dis
counted by the Exchange Committee, the note
of Nathan Towson, dated the Cd OF May, al
months and 81 days, for $4,000 in favor OF ans
endorsed by George Poindexter, and afterwards
endorsed by S. P. Carson"
The Globe commented on this as follows:-
"Here we find Mr.. Poindexter, obtaining loans
like Webb and Noah, for extraordinary periods
of time-shiffing from one set OF names 10 aho-
ther-relieving a responsible man, ana suosutu.
ing others living under protest in the Bank, ana
renewing. in direct violation ofthe rules of the
Corporaton. We do not believe that the mo-
new has ever been paid by Pondexter. Like
Proteus. this loan, as far as we have been able
to follow it. continued to change shapes, ana we
have little doubt but that after having passed.
through sufficient number Of transformations
TO avoid pursuit that it will finally disappear IN
the profit and loss account"
And now read what Colonel Towson says
Extract of letter from COL 1oHson to Senator
Poinde,ter.
"In ycur note of Yesterday, after referring to
certain publications in the Globe, you request
me to say, whether any note, or bill oil exchange
had. at anu time been draUn or endorsed by me,
and discounted at the Bank of the U. States,
for your benfit, or, for any other purpose what
ever7 To which reply, never have drawn,
or endorsed Note or bill of Exchange, Tor your
benefit, to be discounted at the Bank OF the T.
States, or at any other Bank"
And also. what the Cashier Of the Bank him
self says
Extract of a letter from s. Jandon, Cashier OF
the Bank of the u. 8. 10 Senator Poinderter
"Upon examining the books of the Bank,
do not find that you are debtor 10 II on your
own account, or that we hold your note for
single dollar"
And so we end the chapter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

In consequence of the warlike character Of
the debate IN the House Of Representatives on
the 9TH inst. We understand that the importers OF
French goods in New York have instructed
their agents in this city, to hold those goods at
an advance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13
fcosrMusrcArrp.1

To the Editors Of the NJ Y Journal Of Commerce.
The following paragraph, in one Of the letter,
of your correspondent from Washington, lately
appeared in your paper
"Nearly the whole day was occupied by the
House in the discussion of the bill for the benefit
of the city of Alexandra, as it is called, though
it is very much doubted by many members whe.
Their, if enacted, il would ever be of any bene6,
to the city, as its object is merely to aid in the
continuation Of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
from Georgetown to Alexandria"
Between the termination Of the New York
Canals and the City Of New York there exist,
shoals, near Albany, which obstruct the navi.
CATION of vessels adapted to the trade of the
North River. To remedy this evil, the people
apply for the aid of Congress.
Between tie termination of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal there also exists wide river
whereby vessels navigating the Canal by horse
power are prevented from going to the Town Of
Alexandria. New York is the best seaport for
the people on their Canal. Alexandria is the
best port in the District Of Columbis, and she
prays Congress to aid her in an allimportant
work. There is this difference: the City and
State Of New York are rich and powerful, and
have a Legislature TO execute all the works
which are requisite. Alexandria has one, also,
and that one is Congress-and to Congress she
applies.
We can appeal to the people Of New York.
and they can best say what would have been
the situation Of Albany had the Canal terminal.
ed at Troy, and what would have been the 81.
tuation Of Troy bad they had no communication
with the Canal except by way Of Albany
transshipments would have been the ruin of eli.
Their place, so far as they were dependent on the
Canal trade
At the general cost Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal, the work has passed through
Georgetown into the City Of Washington;-by
Congress it has been aided in its extension
through the city. BY the aid of Congress, toll
bridges and roads from Virginia have been
made free to Georgetown and Wsshington;-by
the same aid, Georgetown is now removing OBJ
structions of similar nature to those in the
North river:-to these We have never objected.
We only pray Congress to aid us further In the
opportunity to regain the trade from Virginia,
which We have lost, and that We may partic
pate in the coal trade and OF heavy commod
ties, which will soon descend from the upper
country.
We have fully estimated the advantages and
the cost of the work we have engaged in; and II
you could, or il your letter writer could, enter
into the whole of the case, you would be aware,
that il it is not completed, we must soon lose
our station, even as to~n. five should grow
into city, yours will beneft-certainly receive
no injury. The City of New York can neither
feel qualification nor benefit that we should
cease to exist as town.
As you have deemed us Of sufficient conse-
ouence to introduce an opinion Of the work for
which we need the aid of Congress, we hope
YOU will do us at least the justice to publish this
letter. as brief statement Of our case.
MERcAroR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

We learn from the Richmond Compiler that
there are more than one thousand hands now at
work upon the Richmond and Fredericksburg
Rail Road, who are progressing with great spi-
rit in their labors, Notwithstanding the inclem-
encY of The weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

It's with deep regret that we announce the
death Of our talented citizen James c. Courte-
nay, ESQ He expired at his residence in Rad
cliff borough, on Tuesday last at IL O'Clock,
P. M.~CharIestoa Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

Mr.. Benton talked in the Senate the other day,
"of the greatest President that ever sat upon the
American THRONE" "Out Of the abundance OF
the heart, the mouth speaketh."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

Mr.. Calhoun is now paying the price of fear
lessness in the discharge of his duties as an indie
pendent Senator. Mr.. Poindexter is paying the
same price. In all ages, and all countries,
POWER hated independence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

The Albany Argus, Pennsylvania, ct cetern,
revile Judge Cranch "Cease vipers, you bite
against filc."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

DRAWS TO-MORROW
Virginia State Lottery,
For the benefit of the Petersburg Benerolent ASH
Glass No. 2, for 1885,
Will be drawn at Cats Tavern, (West End,)
Alexandria, Va. on Saturday, Febru-
airy Id, al three o'clock,
HIGHEST PRIZE $4,000 DOLLARS.
Tickets S. 90, halves so, quarters 25.
To be had in a variety Of numbers OF
j. w. VIOLET,
LOTTERY AND EXCHANGE BROKER,
Nearthe corner Of King and Fayette Streets
Alexandria, d. G..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

BLANKS AND PAMPHLETS
Executed with despatch at the Gazette Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1835-02-13

tits now clearly ascertsined, that what were
called the Government Directors OF the BANK
oftbe United States"-but as Mr.. Calhoun call
ed them, Government Spies" have been IN cor
with the Globe, in relation to that
institution. This accounts for the famous OFF,
c,., letter the Globe published.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-02-19
LATER FROM FRANCE.

The packet ship Havre, Captain toddard,
has arrived at New-York, from Havre, bring
ing French papers to the llth and 10Th Jan.
She is also the bearer Of dispatches from Mr.
Livingston, our Minister to France.
The Presidents Message was received in
France on the 9th JAM, and caused great
excitement, with fall of stocks, which how
ever, subsequently rose again. No action
had been had in the French Chambers on the
Indemnity Bill, when the Presidents Mes
sage reached Paris. From the tone Of the
ant-ministerial papers, very hostile feeling
is manifested towards this country, in conse-
quence Of the Message.
We are unable to give further details or
extracts in this days paper.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-02-19

DR.. Duncan. BY the accounts in tho
papers there was a good deal Of excite
ment on the subject, and fears were en-
tertained that another Charlestown
scrape would be the result. 1t is en-
tremely unpleasant, as the conductor of
II press, to record such scenes as these,
as occurring in the United States. The
Catholics who have emigratcd 10 this
country are very numerous. They en-
Joy all the benefits of our free instiiu-
tons. The liberty of speech, of the
press, and of conscience, is guaranteed
to them by the Constitution of our Gov
ernment-an and there is no necessity Of
resorting to violence as means of pro-
mul eating their Religion. Ii is too late
in the day to command American ciii-
zens to take off their hats to the agents
OF the Pope OF Rome. We are natural
ly peaceable, unofle nding people
We are willing that all should act and
think as they please on matters of Rel
gion, and we demand The same privilege.
Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1835-02-19

CORONER'S INQUEST.-1he body Of Geo.
Davis, son of the late Mr. Joshua Davis, aged 10
years, the promising lad who lost his way in re-
turning from the ship stranded on Brcn,on's
the sth,) was found near the Lime Rocks on
Friday last. A coroner's inquest was immediate
ly held over the body, and after close examine
,ion--no marks of violence being discovered the
dental dronning.