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Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03
t NUMBER 81.
The Case of Samuel steventon.

People VS.. .Sterenton-The objections to
the indictment are not sustained by the au-
thorites cited
and place mentioned, feloniously assaulted,
cut and stabbed the deceased, and inflicted
on him one mortal wound, of which mortal
wound he on the same day died; this, we
think, is sufficient statement OF the facts
constituting the offense.
The omission to describe the weapon used is
not material. Though it is usual to name
some weapon, the prosecution is never held
to prove the killing by the weapon charged
1t is sufficient if it is proven to have been
done with any other weapon capable in the
same manner of producing death as the in
strument named in the indictment (Whar-
ton, 4l2.) In New York, the rule has been
carried further
In the People vs. Colt g. Hill, 436, under
an indictment charging the murder to have
been committed by cutting and stabbing with
some instrument to the jurors unknown, proof
was admitted tending to show that the death
was caused by pistol shot
The objection that the indictment does not
state the length and depth Of the wound, nor
in what part of the body it was inflicted,
goes to the form rather than the substance
of the indictment. Formerly, at common
law, such description was held to be neces-
sary, though it was not necessary that it
should be proven as charged-Il the case
Of Rix VS. Masley @ British G. c., 1922
the sufficiency of the indictment was ques-
toned
A motion in arrest of judgment was made,
on the ground that the indictment contained
no sufficient decripton Of the wounds from
the effect of which it was said the death en-
sued
Counsel contended that it was necessary
to describe the particular parts of the body
on which the wounds are alledged to be, and
the facts should, according to ancient forms,
be so stated that you might place your finger
on the part of the body where the wounds
are described to be, and that this was still
requisite, though a conviction may take place
on evidence varying from it. The case was
reserved for argument before all the Judges,
and it was held, that "as common sense did
not require the statement of these particu-
lars, and as the statement, If introduced
need not be proven, it was unnecessary"
This doctrine was reafirmed in the case Of
Rex VS.. Tomlinson (25 Eng Com. Law Re-
ports, 442.)
The "facts necessary to constitute the
crime" of murder are that wound is infict-
ed with felonious intent, that the wound is
mortal, and that death ensued from the effects
of the wound within year and day after
its inaiction. (See People VS.. Arro CALI
Judgment affirmed, and the Court below
is directed to fix day TO carry its sentence
into execution. TERRY, G. j.
concur: FIELD, j.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

" / say, Pat, what are you about, sweep
ing out that room ?" "No," answered Pat,
=" / am sweeping out the dirt, and leaving the
room
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

He that lends an easy and credulous ear to
calumDy, is either man of very i'll morals,
or has no more sense and understanding than
q child
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Daniel Webster's father made cradle for
little Dan out of pine log, with an axe and
augar, and Lewis Cass was rocked by his
staid mother in secondhand sugar trough,
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Rejected courtesy becomes enmity. II thu
extended hand is refused the mere closing oI
the fingers changes it to fist.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Absaloms hair was said to have weighed
200 shekels, or four pounds TWO ounces, and
was cut every year. Each years product
was n crOn
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

The man who least of all belongs to him
self, is the man whom the events Of Provi-
dence call to the government Of nations
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Who ever heard of widow committing
suicide on account of love2 A little expe-
rience is very wholesome.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

The famous Elder Knapp, who is regarde'
by some as being more Jealous than pions
has, lately, settled over congregation at 81
Louis.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Women should be measured, not by their
beauties, but by their virture. The time is
not yet
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

"Pomp, de corn's up.' "De corn up
Sambo why jis planted 'em yesterday
Z" | know dat, Pomp, but de hogs got in las
night, and guy it a lift"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Why is a hen sitting on fence like a
cent? Because she has head on one side,
and tail on the other.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

The man who ate his dinner with the fork
of river, has been endeavoring to spin
mountain top.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

1t is in vain to stick your finger into the
water, and after pulling it out look for ths
hole.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

About five years ago John Wofes book
keeper married nice, pretty little girl up IN
his native village, in Vermont, brought her
down to New York, and started house keep
ing in the very snuggest cottage in Brooklyn
] was invited to the house-warmng, and a
more delightful evening does not checker the
dull business life than we passed. There
were not over dozen OF us, male and fe-
male; but we were all cronies, and intimate
enough to be as free and pleasant together as
we would be at home.
The party broke up at twelve, aud Mrs:
Dick and myself trotted home, as satisfied
with our evenings enjoyment as need be.
Just one week after that my wife told me,
with tears in her eyes that John Wolfe's
book keeper had been quite unwell for two
days past, and not an hour before had sud
denly expired, while sitting by the fireslde,
with scarcely spasm or pang. disease
of the heart had carried him off thus unex-
pectedy, and bis wife was in terrible allie
tion.
| did not loose q moment in running
around to his house, and Offering what little
sympathy and assistance it was in my power
to bestow and, Of course, took upon my
self to do whatever was necessary upon SO
sad an occasion. The young widow was ter
ribly cut down and, at such distance from
her own friends and relatives, seemed more
than usually forlorn. We did all we could
to relieve her affection, and after the funeral
had taken place, succeeded in calming her
grief to some small extent.
] then took the liberty of inquirng little
into her affairs, and discovered that my poor
friend. with carelessness which was too
characteristic of him, had involved himself
considerably in debt to furnish his house for
his young wife's comfort, having purchased
every particle of their house hold goods upon
credit. This matter undertook to arrange
for her and, by going round among the va
rious creditors, persuaded the most Of them
to take their goods back by paying them
small per centage for their trouble in packing
and fixing. This. however, required the out
lay of couple Of hundred Of dollars the
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Never reply to the epithet of drunkard,
fool, or fellow
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Many friends, like cards, are thrown down
upon the ground, as soon as those who have
been playing with them have got all they
cared for out of them.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Dreams are but interludes which fancy
makes when monarch Reason sleeps, his
mimic wakes.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

All men have their frailties. Whoever
looks for friend without mperfections, will
never find what he seeks we love ourselves
with all our faults, and We ought to love our
friends in like manner
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

If there is one thing on earth which is
truly admirable, it is to see Gods wisdom
blessing an inferiority Of natural powers,
where they have been honestly, truly and
zealously cultivated.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03
How John Wolfe Got his Rich Wife.

was passing WoIfe's store, the other day
with brother book-keeper, when we noticed
a very neat carriage stop at the store, and
one OF the prettiest women in New York get
out OF it.
There" said my companion, " is John
Wolfe'S rich wife. What luck some fellows
have in the world Born rich themselves
they continually gather riches, while we poor
fellows never can seem to get rid OF the
blamed wooden spoon that Dame Fortune
stuck into our unfortunate mouths when we
came into this blessed world But, rich or
poor, hang me If would hunt up n rich wife,
anyhow 1t is rather a mean business to be
marrying woman for her money.
Well, my good fellow" said /, "you
happen to be wide of the mark this time
know how John Wolfe got his rich wife. and
can assure you that be did not marry her for
her money, and, moreover did not dream of
ever getting one cent with her."
Ay," said he, sneeringly, =" all these rich
fellows pretend they don't care anything
about il but don't you think | am quite SO
green as to believe any such stuff as that.
Facts speak louder than words, and we all
know that John Wolfe has rich wife"
Yes" replied, as pretty as rich, aud
as good as pretty, and as loving as good"
oh, ho p he exclaimed " guess you
must have fallen in love with her rather a
pity you were married so long ago you
might have cut out John, and got rich wife
yourself"
I" Not a bit Of it," said /, "but you shall
hear the whole story if you will come to my
house tonight and while we have our smoke
on the piazza, III see if cannot wipe some
of the cynic out of your composition"
" Agreed, said he, :" I'll be with you af-
ter supper"
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Mock no man for his snub nose, for you
can't tell what it may turn up.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Spirit is now very fashionable word.
To act with spirit, to speak with spirit,
means only to act rashly, to talk indiscreetly
An able man shows his spirit by gentle words,
and resolute actions he is neither hot nor
timid
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Never abuse one who was once your bos
ON friend, however bitter now
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Earn your own bread, and see how sweet
it will be
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

The best bite we ever had when we went
fishing, was the bite we took along.
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Never speak of your father as the old
/
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

> Never speak contemptuously Of woman
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Never blow your nose between your thumb
and fingers
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Moving for new trial-courting second
wife
Amador weekly ledger., 1858-07-03

Brave actions are the substance of life, and
good sayings the ornament Of it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-03
By S. ], NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

COMMISSIONERS SALE-In execution OF
a decree OF the Circuit Court of Alexan'
dria County, rendered at May term, 1855, in
the suit of Richard Blaylock and wife, VS..
Joshua Hall and others, the undersigned, will
offer Tor sale, at public auction, on Saturday, the
18Th day Of September nert, at IL O'clock, II. NJ
in front of the Mayors Office, in the city OF
Alexandria, a LOT OF GROUND, in the said
in city of Alexandria, with the BUILDINGS
G$x-and improvements thereon, situated and
bounded as follows, viz Beginning on the South
side of Wolfe street, at the distance OF S3 feet
TO the East Of Water street, and running thence
east with Wolfe street IA feet; thence south
parallel TO Water street, ~ feet 4 inches; thence
west. parallel to Wolfe street, Ia feet; thence
north, parallel 70 Water street, to the beginning.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-tenth of the purchase
money must be paid in cash; the residue in
three equal instruments, at 6, II, and Is months
from the day of sale; the deferred payments to
bear interest, TO be secured by the bonds OF the
purchaser, with good personal security-the IL
tie to be retained until the purchase money is
fully paid, and the property to be resold, at the
risk OF the purchaser, if the terms OF sale are
not complied with.
FRANCIS L. SMITH, J Com,rs.
LAW. B. TAYLOR,
auu l6-sOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-03
EDUCATIONAL.

DOARDING AND DAY SCHOOL FOR
ID YOUNG LADIES. ALEXANDRIA, VA
MISS E. TEBBS, Prinapal-It is the design
of the Principal TO establish in the city OF Al.
exandria a first class BOARDING AND DAY
SCHOOL for young Ladies, which shall possess
every advantage for the attainment of a thorough
and finished female education, and TO accom-
plish that end no pains or expense VIII oe
spared. The course OF study will be thorough
and systematic, and every effort will be made TO
maintain a high reputation, and select charac.
ter for the School. Competent assistants VIII
be employed in every department, and the Prin-
cipal will give her direct personal attention 10
the mental, moral, and physical culture oil lhe
pupils. :,
The building selected is in a retired and
healthy part Of the city. 1t was erected ex.
pressly for use as a Boarding School; is well
suited for that purpose, and can accommodate
comfortably forty boarders. Gas, water, ana
bells are introduced throughout the establish
ment. -.
The session will begin on the 18th day OF
next September, and close the last OF June.
-REFEREYCEs.-
Ri. Rev. John Johns, d. D., Rev. Charles b.
Dana, Rev. James I. Johnston, Rev. u. FRANCIS
Sprigg, Rev. B. n. Brown, Alexandra.
Major H B. Tyler, Washington city.
Oscar N. Crutchfeld, Speaker OF the House
of Delegates OF Virginia.
John Seldom, esq Stafford, Va.
j. Randolph Tucker, and Nathaniel Tyler,
esqs, Richmond, Va.
Rev. Philip Slaughter, CuIpeper County, Va.
Hon. ]. w. Tyler, Wairenton, Va.
Rev. John Towles, Prince William Co, Va.
Robert Beverly, esq, Fauquier Co, Va.
B. Franklin Minor, esq Charlottesville, Va
G. w. Lewis, Westnoreland, Va.
Rev. B. H. Phillips, Staunton, Va.
Rev. o. A. Kinsolving, Mlddleburg, Va.
The former Patrons OF the Principal.
SrAUNTos, ~VA.-"Having in part educated
Miss TKBBs, and closely observed her zeal, fIdei-
ity, and success as a teacher during two years
in the Institute under my charge, ! can with
confidence recommend her School to those who
are seeking for their daughters a thorough
grounding, and the discipline OF a Christian
home" RICHARD n. fhlLL'io,
PRINCIPAL OF Virginia Female Institute.
For Circulars containing full particulars,
terms, &c, address Miss F.. TEBBS, Alexandria,
Va. ~ 2O-eotf
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aug lf-eots

T INVITE CITIZENS and strangers to call
at my mandatory, No. l4l, King street,
between Washington and ST. Asaph streets, and
examine my large and handsome assortment of
SADDLERY GOODS, as ! do not intend to be
surpassed in my line of business, by any other
city. ! have on hand, and am daily manutae-
turing as fine and superior an assortment, as
can be found in any of the Northern cities,
Ny stock comprises as great a variety as can
be found in any other house, consisting OF HAIR
NESS, OF all kinds, from the fine quill work
down to the dray, cart, and plow Harness
TRUNKS, Of every kind, fine SOLE LEAIH-
Err, Steel Spring Iron frame Ladies TRUNKS
AND BONNET BOXES, and all other kinds
down to the common packing Trunks; SAD
DIES, BRIDES, MARTlNGALES, WHIPS,
&C.. as fine as the finest; Buffalo and fancy
ROBES, DRIVING GLOVES, HORSE Gov
ERS. CARPET BAGS, VALlCES, &c, &c, OF
all kinds. Call and see for yourselves.
Thankful Tor the very liberal patronage here
tofore extended, solicit a continuance OF the
same, and | pledge myself to spare no pains TO
give satisfaction. All GOODS warranted to be
as represented. WIN. +. PADGEII.
oct 2l-tf
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COUTHERN PROTECTION UN>UR.yrp
y COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA. "a
CAPITAL OVER S2iu uun

AND CONSTANTLY INCR EAsiNr
The charter OF this Company offers mors ,
vorable advantages 10 the farmer and o,,.,.
than any other company chartered in the >,,,.
by ~insuring with or without a premium ro..
1.-THE applicant prefer, he can pay the nll amos.
OF the premium in cash, or by ~efecrlrg a r5,,
insurance Tor two years, the insured save, or.
eighth OF the amount he would Otherwise f,y.
to pay: or by becoming a member. an giving !
small premium note. the msUIcd saves Hearty
one halo the amount charged Jy>.0c. Comm.
MES, when insurIng from year 10 Year. T..,,
the advantage resulting from ,ht combination of
THE CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPE
This company commenced issuing Police,
against loss or damage by ire. on tue l6'a O..
March, 1884, since which time over i've 'aos.
sand seven hundred persons nave insured antb,.
come members of the Company, AMI over 'ary
thousand dollars have been paid tor Io,,e,-
Having trebIed our business during tue p.,,
year, we feel grateful Tor the liberal pa'rOaag.
bestowed upon the Company thus Tar. ani tory,
tlattering prospects OF future useiuIrsss L.,
Directors hope and believe that By pra!srr,,
caution and a rigid system Of economy '.fy
will establish for this Company a repu'a,c,
for cheapness and safety, not SURPASSED by aa7
Company in the u. States.
All differences in settlement OF losse,. H2Y
determined by three dlsinterested arbl'raon Of
the County where such loss happened, 70 be- ITO.
tually chosen by the insured and the COMPANY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-03
HATS, CAPS, BoNNETS, &c.

DHENIX HALL, HAT AND CAP -
TABLiSHMENT-THg 0PgSING SFgSs
Gloomy Winter has now given place 10 ne
verdure OF Spring. This fact must iorcltIe ~.
press on all, the necessity OF taking rsr'o,.
care of the noblest portion Of the form tFm
keep the head cool" says the PHILOSOPHER
and 10 achieve that object. call immedra''.Y
and examine JOHN ARNOLD'S selection Of
STRAW GOODS, consisting OF Panama. Maa'
caibo, Pedal, Gossamer, Hiawatha, &c. &c
Attention is particularly asked 10 the Ia'
style OF SILK HATS, which comprises c"eT
variety OF texture and elegance. 4 FRENth
SLOUGH HAT is offered which cannot be s'
passed, and a sight OF which is sure con'lcac
Ladies can be accommodated with everyTaur!
of FLAT. The Children's and Infants, iaIcT
STRAW HATS and CAPS are uusurpa''rt %
beauty. These GOODS are direct tom 'hs !n.
porters, and therefore can be sold as cheaPa'n
any retail establishment North.
Ladies RIDING HATS OF all styles ~
every thing in the trade made 10 order al %.
shortest notice.
my PIT JOHN ARNoLU
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NOTICE.-The senior partner having with
~ drawn from the firm of JAMES GREEN
4 SONS, our future business will be conducted
under the name and style of GREEN & BRO,
who have row OF hand for sale, and will con-
tinue to manufacture, at the old stand, corner OF
Prince and Fairfax streets, a general assortment
of the most modern and antique FURNITURE,
FEATHER BEDS, HAIR, and SHUCK NAT
TRESSES, &c, and every other article EN-
braced in our line OF business. We hope BY the
aid of the most modern machinery, and thu
many conyeniences which our mandatory Is
provided with, to be able 10 make 1t the interest
of those wanting anything in our line, TO give
nc a call. JOHN W. GREEN,
an 3O-tf 5. A. GREEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-03

4 LEXANDRIA BOARDING SCHOOL,
n The thirty.iitth session OF this School,
formerly conducted by Benjamin Hallowell,
will commence on the first OF October, and con-
tinue until the fifteenth of July following, under
the management of the undersigned, in connec-
ton with Messrs J. g. CLARK, and della
WARE and KOSCIUSkO kENPER.
The School is designed to be preparatory 10
the University of Virginia, where all the teach,
es were educated. The Course of instruction
will embrace the Ancient and Modern Ian
guages, Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and
Chemistry. The School is furnished with a
fine collection OF Philosophical Apparatus, a
large Telescope, Engineering instruments, Min
erals, &c.
TERNs-For Board and Tuition in everything,
except Modern Languages, $3.50 per session,
payable semi annually, in advance.
Modern Languages, each, 500; Fuel and Gas,
So. Address WIN. 5. KEMPER, Alex'a Va.
DAY.ScHoLARs.-A limited number Of Day,
Scholars will be received, at $50; Modern Ian
guages EXTRA, as above. Apply at the lnstltu'
ton
RErEREycEs.-Col. R. S. Ashby, F. L. Smith,
BENJAMIN Hallowell, r. NJ. Smith, aud H. Clay
Ward. aug I-dI""eou
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.

a decoration from the Sultan. He visited
the United States in May. 1856. His ap-
pearance, handsome and martial, lie not Ma
poleonic, like that of bis father, be being tall
and slender. lie possesses fair abilities,
and most amiable manners and character
which win for him many friends. His des.
thy is, ofcourse, at present, mere matter OF
speculation, greatly depending on the will as
well as the continued power of Napoleon III.
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JOHN ARNOLD.

MILLINERY GOODS, FLOWERS. Ris.
N BONS, HATS, &c-JOHN + Elm
has just opened one Of the finest stocks OF "o"p>
in the above line that he has ever brought 70
this market, and as they were purcha.rd o. ~
most favorable terms, he can offer lEduoe"9''
that cannot fail to SATISFY the closest bnytf'-
He ma mes in part BoNNETS AND FLATS o.
the latest styles; RIBBONS, AkilFi'ab
FLOWERS, &c. Also a large assor'm't. .
HATS, OF all descriptions, all OF which tr r
iers as low as they can be bought this SIDE o
New York. Call and see at No. ~ kTs
S,rsa. an
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-03

THE DUTIES OF Miss ELLEN MARX )
SEMINARY, will be resumedo on Tuesday,
the l4th of September. Parents and guardians
intending TO enter their children, VIII please
apply, (t practicable,) before the opening OF me
School, as it is very desirable they should De
present at that time; and afterwards, regularity
and punctuality in attendance, are absolutely
essential 10 their improvement and advance
ment.
No changes in the discipline of the School
are anticipated.
Terms, Tor English branches, as heretofore.
Latin. French, and Music, at Professors
charges. aug 2o-eotoctl
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VOUNG LADIES' INSTITUTE.-The
Ninth Annual Session OF this Institution,
for Boarding and Day Scholars, will commence
on Monday, September 18th.
The Exercises will be conducted by the Pm
cipal and his wife, aided by competent Assis'
tants in the several departments.
Those pupils who expect to become teachers,
will, in addition TO the usual course Of study,
receive special advice and instruction uron
such topics and duties as relate directly TO the
profession of Teaching.
Courses of Lectures upon the Sciences, will
be delivered during the year.
Further information respecting the I~nstitu'
ton, nav be obtained by application to
SYLVESTER SCOTT, PRINCIPAL.
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CLOTHING.

NEW SUMNER GOODS-W & A. AUR-
~ R.AY, Merchant TaiOrs, No. lo3 King stree;
have received their SUMNER STOCK or
GOODS, to which they would call the attention
of their customers and the public generally.
auo 2
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WILLIAM D. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI

VTILLIAM d. MASSEY, MERCHANT TAI
w LoR, would respectfully call the atten-
ton OF the public, 10 his stock OF GOODS, SUIT
able Tor Gentlemen's wear, consisting OF Black,
Blue, Brown, and Olive FRENCH CLOTHS,
Queercord and Tricot do; French, English, and
Scotch CASSlMERES, OF every shade and style;
Velvet, Silk, Satin, Cashmere, and Embroidered
VEST PATTERNS, of the latest style and best
material; also, READY-MADE CLOTHING,
AyD FURNISHING GOODS, such as FIock,
Dress, Business, Over, and Raglan COATS;
Plain and Fancy Cashmere PANTALOONS,
Velvet, Cashmere, Cloth, Satin, Silk, and Varo-
ma VESTS; fine Dress Shirts and Collars; Un-
dershirts and Drawers; Silk and Linen Cambria
Handkerchief; Gloves; Cravats; Suspenders,
and Halt Hose, with many other articles which
must be seen to be appreciated. All articles OF
dress made to order, and warranted to give sat-
isfdction. Thankful TOR the patronage hereto
fore received. a continuance OF the same is soil
cited. with the assurance that no effort shall be
spared TO please. No. 92, south side OF King
street. OCT o-u