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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
0The Land OF LIes.v

There is never any lack Of intelligence d.
rectly from Kansas. The Northern neVspa'
pers every day TEEN with letters and commu,
pications, purporting to furnish the latest and
must reliable statements of the condition Of
a fairs IN that iIl-stsrred territory. But the
reports are SO various and contradictory and
follow each other in such quick succession,
tina, il is impossible to know whom and what
70 believe. Without question, mOre than
,hrse lour,bs Of the information thus received,
has been fabricated upon idle and groundiees
rumors. and has no shadow Of foundation IN
fa,, !So.th Side Dem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
Weight OF the Cabinet.

A correspondent Of the Boston Journal,
says:
The present cabinet is composed Of "men
of weight" as | noticed to-day on q register
kept at the Smithsonian Institution. Howell
Cobb is set down at 2l7t pounds; Governor
Brown at III; Secretary Toucey at lG6; Sec
rotary Thompson at l47. and Governor Floyd
at 1879. | should Judge that General Cass
will weigh nearly 300 pound9, although be Is
not as feshy as he WAS a few years since
lie is YER active for one Of hi. age, and walks
to the Department Of State almost every
morning without az o~yercoat, and with an
elus,ic STEM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
The Chinese.

8ayard Taylor, the well-known traveller,
thus speaks OF the morality Of the Chinese:
at IL my deliberate opinion that the Chi
nese are morally the most debased people on
the face Of the earth. Forms Of vice which
10 other countries are barely named, are IN
China SO common that they excite no com
mcut among the natives. They constitute
the surface level, and below them are deeps
on deeps of iepravity, 80 shocking and hor-
rible that their character cannot even be
hinted. There are some dark shadows 10
human nature which we naturally shrink
from penetrating, and | made no attempt to
collect information of this kind; but there
were enough in the things which could not
avoid seeing and hearing-which are brought
almost daily % the notice Of every foreign
resrdent-to instirc NE with a powerful
aversion t. the Chinese race Their touch
is polirtiou, and, harsh as the opinion may
seen, Justice to our own race demands that
they should not lie allowed to settle on our
snii"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
Parson Browniow,s Politics.

From the Montgomery lA!ahama) Mail,
we learn tuat PlGson Brownlow Is DOW lee
turing on slavery Ii that city. \ report OF
his speech appears in tue Mail, from which
We make the following extract defining the
Parsons present political position:
"Mr. Browulo4 di.cIaimed the intention
of say ing anything that would destroy the
equanimity Of party men, only taking occa'
SOD to define his W position. lie vas a
Whig-had always been a Wbig-and would
rather now vote for the suit Of clothes last
worn by Henry Clay. stuffed With straw, than
for any of the whining, crloslns party
d~emagogues of the present day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Mr.. Millson, of Virginia, made q speech
on Kansas, in the House of Representatives
on Wednesday,, in which be defended his
past opposition to the Kansas-N ebraska bill
The time bad now come, he said, when the
correctness Of bis views were shown by the
results; and. in the midst Of predictions full
filed and forebodiugs realized, he could feel
that 10 part of the responsibility for the dis,
turbed state Of the country rested upon him
Mr.. Millson's fate has been fortunate, in one
respect. He has been an uniform, steady
opponent of the Kansas-N ebraska bill-tbe
touch stone of modern Democracy-and, yet,
we believe, be has never lost rank as a good
and sound Democrat, or, like Douglas and
Wise, the friends Of that bill, been read out
Of the party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
Antidotc 10 stTycnnin.

The success Of camphor as an antidote to
strycbuia, 10 the two cases reported last year
by Dr.. Rochester, of Buffalo, prompted to
it's trial in a recent case, reported at length
ia the Virginia Medical Journal, by DIR.
Claiborne, of Petersburg. The strychnIa
was taken with suicidal intent, in a dose OF
two grains, and the patient was not seen un-
Ill tetluic and e~pileltic spasms Of intense
violence had ,uperv~ned, which continued
Tor hours, until | drm. Of champhCr had
5ccn administered in doses OF 10 to 6 grs.
every half hour, when obey ceased, and the
. tent recovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
4 I.pIsIature of Ladies.

On Monday las, a uum er Of ladies' esse1 =
bIcd IN the Hall Of the House OF De e-ates
to obtain q view, rom the window, OF tie
Inauguration ceremonies. 1t was propose
that they should orgaDize, and conduct a de-
bate on some question Of feminine interest.
The proposition was agreed t., and one ot the
ladies' was accordingly instituted in the
Speakers chair-that honorable iunctIonary
being near by to Assist her in the perform
ance of tne duties devUiving upon a pre-idl"g
officer. As We did not happen to be present
we cannot give an exact report OF The pr
ceedings. bu; learn that q gallant member ot
the House of Delegates offered a resolution
highly Complimentary to the TAR sex, the
adoption Of which Was eIoquentIy advocated
by another gallant aud witty memter OF the
same body. The previous question was at
length demanded, and the vote being then
taken, the resolution was adopted, the affirm
alive side Of the question only being put
Long live the ladies.-Rich. Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
S,nator BeIJ, OF Tennessee.

Mr.. Bel has refused to resign his seat in
obedience to the directions OF the Democratic
legislature Of his State. lie remarked that
his vote upon the Nebraska bill which Va,
the &C, at which they take exception, hal been
given tour years since, nnd at a period suose-
auent 20 that tine, MIR. Fillmore, who agreed
vita him IN his curse, had received tle sui
frases ct G6. 900 { the voters OF the State, ani
that MIR. Eiheridge, who voted against tue
measure, nd heeu again returned to the
House, By his constituents. lie also atb med
that he was not satisfied that the sentiment
of the people was IN favor OF tie act, and as
cribed all the disorder prevalent 10 political
affairs for the past three years, 10 the res
ciDdiug of the Missouri CJmPrnmlse. Il /,
to presumed. from the tenor Of his remark,
hat be iuduIges the conviction that a major
ity Of the people f Tennessee are opposed 70
the Nebraska act, or at least dIsappr sc Of
the abolition Of the Missouri comprJmlse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The Cullen and Clay difficulty has been
settled. The challenge and the subsequent
notes of the parties are all published
Friends interfered, aud the matter was re-
ferred to Senators Toombs and CrittendeD,
and they called in, Senator A. Kennedy
The referees decided that Gen. Cullom acted
under mistaken impressions, aud was In the
wrong, and that the honor OF both parties
demanded that Gen. Cullom shall make a sat
isfactory apology to Mr.. Clay: and they fur
Their decided that the acceptance Of these
terms Of settlement by Gen. Cullom and the
seconds of the parties should be considered a
compliance Herewith, and restore the former
relations Of the parties. The seconds OF the
parties, Mr.. Zollieofer for Gen. Cullom, aud
Mr.. r. W. johnson, for Mr.. Clay, accepted
the award thus made-aud the whole matter
is settled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The neutral territory, so long 10 contest
for jurisdiction between Florida and Ala
hama, comprising a narrow strip OF frac'
tiopal township, running along the northern
boundary line of Florida to the Cbatsa6oo.
cbee river, has at length been decided IN
favor of and annexed to Alabama: FLORIDA
hos heretofore claimed and exercised Juris'
d;c,ion over the disputed territory. Ihe
lands thus acquired now form part OF the
Eliza land district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
An Examination Desired.

A Washington correspondent OF tue Bait
more Sun says: ,
Would il 20, be we'll for some medical
men to examine the atmosphere and soil OF
Kansas, as they have investigated the dls-
ease 10 the National Hotel? There seems to
be something in the atmosphere of Kansas
which predisposes people for strong popular
emo:ions, and reacts power oily on the sen.
.orium. The disease seems to be catching,
snd to communicate itself not only By con-
tact, but by correspondence
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
The Bark idriatic.

The Paris correspondent Of the New York
Commercial says
I'VE have heard nothing further from the
American ship Adriatic since her last escape
from Genoa. L, is not improbable that, since
word has been sent to Gibraltar to stop hex
there, that she will this time change her
name as another American captain did once
before under similar circumstances at Mar
settles, and the captain will sell her at the
first port where be can find a buyer"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The special COMMITTEE of fifteen ralseo oy
the Honse Of Representatives on the adm'S-
sion of Kansas, held an adjourned meeting
on Wednesday ev~euing-all the members
present except the Hon. John Letcber, who
il detained at home by indisposition. Vari-
Gus propositions were offered upon which
the vote was ! to ! each being consequently
lost. A resolution was adopted calling upon
General Calhoun for some further iniorma,
ton. The committee finally adjourned until
Wednesday night next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The Hamburg ship Howard, Capt. walter
from Hamburg, arrived at New York on
Monday, after a passage of sc days the Voy'
aye being q stormy one from beginning to
end. She left Hamburg, Nov. 18th, WITH
$50 passengers. 81 Of whom dice on the pas
sage, from a sickness resembling choiefa'
and from weakness occaSioned by shortness
of provisions and water. the latter beng
dealt DOT in very small quantities for the
past forty days, and most Of that made by
steam from salt water.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The Baltimore Conference, assemblies at
Washington next "wednesday, and its dellber-
atoms will be presided over by the Rev.
Bishop Ames. The Baltimore East Confer
epce will assemble on the same day, in Balti-
mole, the Rev. Bishop Baker presiding. L:
is probable that Rev. Bishop James will at
TEND both Conferences, aud assist his collea
CUES. Formerly the Baltimore Annual Con
ference occupied twelve to fifteen days IN the
transaction Of it's business, but now thai the
Conferences have been divided, 1t ~ not
likely that their sessions will occupy more
than seven or eight days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The proposition of Mr.. Stone, in the Mary
land State Senate, for applying the common
stock held by the State, in the Baltimore and
Ohiu Railroad Company, as satisfaction, as
far as it would 60, 30 the claims for internal
improvement on the Eastern Shore, was with
drawn by that gentleman, and the vote being
taken on the original bill, for money sppro-
priations, it was defeated. A meeting OF the
Eastern Shore members of the Legislature is
called when, it is said, som measures Will
be adopted to express their Indignation at
the resu E.. 1t is probable, however, that the
hill will be brought up again in some form.
1t is said that the people of the Eastern
Shore are prepared for the most ultra mea-
sures, in case their claim is rejected, and
that the most intense excitement prevails
throughout.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

There was but a thin attendance in, and 4
short session of, the Legislature on Tuesday.
No business Of importance in either branch
was transacted. Some bills of 10 general
interest we're advanced. 10 the House ot
Delegates Mr.. Cockcrille presented a petition
from Fairfax, asking for an additional Com
missioner of the Revenue. Both Houses ad
iourned at an early hour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The first complaints reach us, about the
Richmond celebration. An officer OF one
Of the volunteer companies Of Petersburg,
states, 10 the Petersburg Intelligencer, that
the volunteers had a rough time of it in the
Metropolis. They had no accommodations
whatever worthy of the name. They were
left to shift for themselves, being entirely
unrelieved by attentions, public or private,
on the part OF the authorities and people of
Richmond According to the representa-
lions Of this gentleman, there was great
cause Of compIaiut OH the part of the Pc
tersburg military for the treatment which
they experienced. They were, nconse4oence
OF the utter neglect which thsy encountered,
compelled to 90 through their laborious ex.
e~rcises without any kind of refresh u. emit
They had no comfortable quarters to repair
to-pothinS to cat or to drink-no hre to
warm themselves by-ind oil these priva-
tons they had to suffer in a protracted snow
storm, and when the streets were aukle deep
10 slush. A communication in the Peters
burg lntelligencer tells pretty much the same
tale about the experience of the Mayor aud
Common Councilmen on the occasion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The French Minister of Foreign Affairs,
has expressed the regrets of the French Go
yernment at the publication of addresses
from the French Army, 10 relation to the
late attempt to assassinate the Emperor o.
fensiye TO the English Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

A bill has passed the House Of Delegates
authorizing justices of the peace to give judg-
ments on forthcoming bonds taken by consts l.
bles, on executions issued by justices, and
amending and re-enacting the 4lh section OF
chapter l67 Of the Code.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Leonard Scott & Co, New York, have re-
published the January plumbers Of the Quar-
terly and Eiioburg Reviews. They both
contain articles on the prominent topics OF
interest, such as India, the Currency, &c
and on historical and literary sublect.-ano
the papers are characterised by the usual
ability displayed in these Reviews. Robert
Bell. King street, is the Agent for these re-
publications, and supplies the numbers and
reoeiyes subscribers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The New Haven Journal says that VIM.
N. Matson, esq., lawyer Of standing and
character in Hartford, who is a heavy endor-
ser for John W. Seymour, is so affected by
Ssypour's defalcation, that his reason is un-
settled, and be has been sent to the Insane
Rafraaf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26
Tn. Barb.r,c Age at Warrington.

1t would really seem that the age OF bar
harlan has returned to the federal capital
ouarrels and duels, fists, pistols, and rifles
IRA the order of the day. Insubordination
- Law seems to he epidemic, and to he
spreading among legislators and naval aod
m%il;,arv e6icers.-N. ]. Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The bill for the admission of Kansas is
made the special order for Monday next, in
the Senate. We take it for granted that the
Senate will then continue the consideration
Of this subject until it shall be definitely dis
posed of, and the bill shall have passed that
branch Of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Il is said to have been decided in Wash
ington, that the first forty four captains In
Guiding the name of GoldsbOro; the com
msnders, including DeCamp, and the lieu
tenants including Campbell, are to receive the
full paw Of their ranks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

A diaculty occurred on the street at
Lynchburg, Va, on Sunday. between James
Langhorue, a student at Lynchburg College,
and a young man named Peters, a machinlst
at the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad,
which resulted in the former being wounded
with a knife. Peters vas taken before the
police court, where some of his friends be-
car me so disorderly that one of them was
committed on a charge of contempt. This,
as we learn from the Courier, met with re-
sistsocs On the part of the friends Of Peters,
but the officers succeeded in holding on to
their prisoner. Peters was held Tor trial
The wound OF Langborne is not serious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Business in Wall street, N. Y, is again
running into wild, reckless speculation such
"A is we'll calculated to bring on a fearful re-
action and another crushing "cTlsls," from
which legitimate business and honest iaoor
never fail to suffer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

At Montreal, on the 18th inst, DR.. Charles
Sabourin was arrested and held to bail 10 the
sum of So, 900, to answer the charge Of snatch
ing his promissory note for $1,000 FROM z.
l.. Mslo, and swallowing it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The theatre at Richmond was crowded 10
overhowing On Tuesday afternoon, BY an as
semblase of ladies and gentlemen, who Con-
g~regated there for the purpose of witnessing
the ceremonies of the presentation Of Wash
ington's cane to Hon. Edward Everett, aud
of bis spy-glass to Hoo. VIM. L Ysncy.
Mr.. Everett delivered his euIogy on WASH
iuston, which was listened to with rapt at
%tentiUn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Hon. Jefferson Davis, who has been con-
fined to his house ten or twelve days by an
illness which at one tim assumed an alarm
Ing aspect, has experienced 80 favorable a
change. az to bencw considered out Of danser'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

"Fairview," containing 60 acres, q short
distance north Of Winchester, was sold, 3
few days ago, by Mr.. John Glaize, for sou
per acre, the payment equivalent to cash.
Purchaser, Mr.. j. Milton Baker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The Turkish Admiral, Mahomed PAsha,
SO long expected in this country, was at the
ma val arsenal Of Ferrol, in Spain, on the
Goth of January, experimenting the work
Of repairing the line of battle ship Fethie-
This is given on the authority of the Mtdrid
E,pana, and it is presumed that his High,
ness will come over in the Fethie, which Is u
tiue war ship Of the Turkish navy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Land Warrants are not in great demand
and are bought at from 81 to 80 cents per acre,
according to the size of the warrant. 100
acre warrants sell at 81 cents per acre, and
4O-acre warrants at 81 per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The United States finances are SLOWLY im'
nroving. The receipts of revenue last week
are stated at $4,000 and the nominal sur
nlus was increased Seas, 900. The reluc'
lance of Congress to sanction any ne" eA'
penditures, or even to legalize old ones.
forces economy upon the government against
its will.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Mr.. williamson has brought suit agalns;
the Sergeant.at-Arms and other officers OF
the House of Representatives concerned III
! his arrest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

At the Public Dinner in Richmond, % the
22nd instant, Hoa. WIN c. RIvEs was CALI
ed out. lie said. that in a harmonious as
sembly like that, where men from so many
different States we're present, the sentiment
of 1.-The Union" required no defender
Whatever temporary a~lienati N may take
place between sister States, there was one
oemeot calculated to hold them together, aud
that was the recollection of the principles of
Washington. After some further remarks,
Mr.. RIvES concluded with the following
toast
1.-The sister States Of the American UDion,
co-parceners in the fame OF Washington,
they will always prefer tue JOINT aud undi-
vldsd possession, to IA Partition ol tie lnhei-
~itance."
The French Consul, Mr.. Paul, cent the
Observation-Disclosures: The 22nd OF Feb
ruary, 1858, will be q great aud precious
remem brance to me-a remembrance which
will make me feel proud OF having had the
opportunity, under such memorable clrcum-
stances, to express the feelings OF the
French, which are respect and admiration to
Washing,on; veneration to the memory OF
that great and noble-hearted man, whose
name belongs to history and pos,erity, aud
may we'll be the pride Of every one who can
call him the father Of his country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The London Daily News states that the
Collins steamer Adriatic had Teen sold to
the Russian Government, for the sum of
100000. The company have no knowl'
edge of the fact, and it is doubted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Typhoid fever is said to be raging to an
alarming extsut, in and around Petersto"n'
Monroe county, Va. There have been some
twenty odd deaths, and between thirty ana
forty cascs vet remain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

WE have on hand plain and figured Nous
w llns, CasnmeIes and Merinoes, Shawls,
Scars. Worsted Jackets for children, Blankets,
Cloaks Tor Ladies, and many other desirable
WINTER GOODS. which We aFe offering al from
twenty-five TO thirty per cent. less IMAM this
seasons prices, TO close out the stock. Fine
French Merlnoes. all wool, and twilled on both
sides, tor 62i cents. ASHBY Il WOOD.
ian IS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

There was a severe thunder storm at
Charleston las. Friday evening. The light
ming, it is said, was very vivid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Piokpocksts were busy in Richmond on
the 22d. Several gentlemen were "dlvest'
ed" of their pocket books and portm0naies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The Archbishop Of Canterbury has intro
duced a bill in Parliament providing for
special services 10 the Cnurch of England.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

At length there is q prospect of a compe'
tition in the line of steam communicative
across the Isthmus of Panama. The oppo-
sitiun line is to commence running on the 9th
Of March. The regular mail line have,
therefore, reduced their passenger fare for
California one-half or more. This will be
good news for emigrants to California, the
number of which is lik,ly to be increased
By the pressure for employment in the popu-
lous cities aud districts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

Col. Thomas T. Fsuntleroy, of the United
States Army. was one of the Chief Marshais
10 Richmond, on the 22d.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

GILL on HAND, Bed, and Servants Blan-
- kets, Cloths, Cassimeres, and Tweeds, Mus
Inns. Merlnoes, FIannels. Ladies and Gentle
mems Shawls, with many other desirable WIN.
TER GOODS, which We are anx ious 10 close
out at a great reduction on this seasons prices.
ASHBY 4 WOOD.
ieb % No. 40, King 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

The ship Flying Dutchman went to pieces
on the shoals on the Eastern coast during
the late heavy gale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-26

$4,000 Do 06LL EIs sIw 5aSG? sit Or
rIgAr thousand dollars, Tor three or five years,
tor which security wlll be glveE on real estate,
situated on Pennsylvania avenue, between o'h
and 10Th streets. Said property rents Tor ) 800
per annum, and is very valuable. For further
particulars, address JAMES IOWLES,
Property Agent, Washington City, H street,
north, No. 80, between sth and 9th sts. west.
Washington. feb TT