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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
Abroad an a at HON E I.

The New York Post is eXuitng over the
conversion to "free.trade" doctrines OF joseph
Napier, the present Lard Chancellor Of Ire
land, and Maj rr VIM. Berestord, Secretary at
W ar under the last administration OF Lord
Derby, and says "it is difficult to convey an
adequate idea of the enormous change of
sentiment which the conversion Of two .uch
men typitics, rot 20 much by reason Of their
own veg {, a. because they stand at the very
extremity of TWO sections Of ther own par
ty." The Post concludes its jublapt al
ticle as follows:
Hencetorward we may feel satisfied there
will In England be as little necessity tor discus
sing lie value OF free trade a the nature OF me
earth. motion; but unfortunately there still re-
mains much 10 be done IN tae United States -
We have quite as ncorrig!b- Cases 10 deal viii:
as either Naper's or Rere.ord's. but We do not
despair OF a result a. satisfactory as mas been
attained in theirs.
Truly there still remains much to be done
in the United States" before the bright vi
sions of the Post are realized and ii the ed-
tor has been at all 05sersant OF the run OF
events" in Pannsylsania for some time past, is
IL 4 matter of wonder that he hads the least
ground for hope. The election OF the 18th
will unfold some stern realities on the sub
ject.-C0rr. Of Nat. mt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
.yIrginia Dare y

Miss Landor's, the Salem Sculrtress's, sta.
tuette OF Virginia Dare, which arrived IN the
ship Malabar. with CrawiUri's statue OF Jas
Ous, is unpacked. Ths beautiful woTG If
art which is in Italian marble OF rare deli
cacJ IL color and texture, Is about three feet
and half high and represents Virginia
Dare, the first white rerson born on the
American continent, As standing on the
SHORES Of the great lake.. she stands on the
,audy teac,, her fine head erect, and her
hands res;irg upon the fishing let, which IS
gracefully drawn around her for draPcry.-
Indian ornaments hre On her arms AID neck,
and boacG-brI, the pet and compsnI9n 1t
the young Indian maidens, is by her side
This statue en- petite is full of originality and
sentiment, ana We hope, ere ipng, to see it
Reproduced the size of life -Boston Trans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
Fortunate Escape,

4 lady, resident Of this city, arrived home
Yesterday from \ visit to Europe, where she
has been Spending the past few mouths. A
short time previous TO the sailing Of the Aus
tria, the lady sent the amount necessary for
cabin passage to New York, to the agent az
Hamburg, with instructions to select her
good stateroom He did as directed with
the exception Of giving her desirable locs-
tou % the vessel, and on her arrival 10 Ham
burg, to sail w,th the steamer, she found the
vessel 50 crowded with passengers, and the
room assigned her 50 undesirable, that she
concluded TO take passage 10 another steam
er. With this intention, she applied to the
agent foe the return of her passage mooey,
bot be declined to refund. "a bargain was a
bargain" with him, and the lady was com
PEELED either to accept such quarters as bad
been assigned Der, or to return by another
vessel and lose her passage ticket. Sac de-
toImined to adopt the latter course, aud
at once secured a state-room in another steam
er.
After her arrangements had been made,
and before the Austria sailed, feeling took
possession Of her mind that the vessel IN
which she had taken passage would meet
With some terrible accident, and that she
herself would in all probability be lost! So
well satisfied was she thar something would
happen. just as people frequently borrow
trouble" without waiting for 1t to come along
naturally, that she determined to send her
jeweIry by the Austria. Sue therefore strip
ped herself of everything valuable, watch
and chain, pins, rings, brooches, &c. to con-
siderable amount, and packing them securely
10 casket, committed them to the care OF
the captain OF the Austria, taking the pre-
caution to inform her friends OF what she had
ioae, in order that they might recover the
property in case her own groundies- fears.
IN regard to Ler=elf should be realized.
The result is well known. The vessel in
which the lady took passage arrived safely
at Its destination. That which she had been
prompted II leave, even at considerable lose,
wiki rs load of human beings, met with
tate that appalled, the s,0utes'! Ii Is need.
less TO adj that the lady is contented-
She lost Der pasags money and jewelry bat
saved hex life Cincinudti GQzette, Oct. D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
The Certainty OF Punishment.

The New York Times, IN noticing the con-
victon and sentence of young Rodgers Tor
the upprovoked murder Of John Swanson, af.
ter eight months litigation and the use Of le-
gal su6tlctics, makes some judicious remarks
upon the public propensity to excuse crimes
Committed under the Influence of intoxica-
ton. 1t says: I'VE are rcjoiced at the is
sue Of the Rodgers trial, not because it brings
e wretched young man to the scettold, but
BECAUSE it establishes the doctrine, once Tor
all, that youth and intOxication ire not legal
paIliations Of wsutOn murder. Law aud
common sense are both strained enough IN
these days to shield cuipr.ts, but if these ex-
cuses had been allowed to have weight the
whole community would literally have been
NJ the mercy Of the worst class Of the popu.
Iatou; tor nearly all our criminals are young
men-in any oihcr country they would be
called oOys-and nearly all are 10 the habit
OF drinking more or less every evening
Every young scamp will now know that if
ne chooss, TO arm himself, leave his parents
house and get tissy, and 10 his drunken pas
sion should chance to kill q peaccable man,
hc wil! be very likely to stand in due tim3
whore Rodgers now stands. 1t is terrible,
no doubt, that such an example should be
needed 20 prevent more boys from drinking
aad killing their neighbors but we have had
-orrywiul experience that such Is the case
Srme:hng If the sort seemed positively ne
ces5ary 10 convince parents, TOO, in the class
Of HE to which Rodgers belonged, that they
cannot suffer their children to break loose
from cVutr j and roam the streets by night,
and connect them yes with gangs OF row
dies, with Impunity. The law sleeps some
too often 10 New YOrk--but It
sometimes wakes w with a vengeance" Ii
truly remarxs that III punishment were geu-
orally sure, and offenders generally caught
it might not be necessary to hang such
youth as Rpdyers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
The Clothing of nn E

Shoddy cloth aud boots Of r,,,n ,''''
are not in themselves instino 49,. ...'.
itation, but the adventure. o. 49,, :.
testing with his regulating e6e,,ia. '''' I.
capable OF lively iIlu,trar n. a. .''.'
tight stock in all climates, toi!,-, 49, g.
porous greatcoat through trorlc,I ,,' .'H
erlng IN the same use!es. c,rms ,,'' :
night watches IN Canada, tuot.ors +, ~
50 contrlVed as to lei IN the sba,, =" .''I
strew his line Of march, tgr,p,o :. u T,
heavy shake which has once rr r,;, &
military memory saved man f.
cut, but which, in daily ml.tsry eT,' "
kills men BY spOplezy, the lociSsat. ''..:
pilgrimage might give scope :, n. ' ~"
ton Of military BGnyan, AMI ~. ~
list tue sympathy OF the most cr,eI 49,,
hearted member of the Peace : ,,,s.r - ".
stony-souled aud most puspsci,u. "-
ton VI mortals should still e,l.t -
rate form. But these elstOr,,,,n. 3.
You'd our possibilities. Il m.y h -.
that when our men saw the l.e,.-.,. a.
we'll CATERED IIuaves, sprinsjg, - "
from rock to rock up the Alma hp,,,.' %
envied them the free use OF their Inn, ,
It isa notorious lac, that when fns - J.
first saw our red coats, tuey taxei,,..
nulty, not to tiUd means to < Il them -
invent contrlVauces for thro sin, tn.
FOR they were convinced that. once / -. .,
could never get W again, aud pI,r,r -
ed at leisure. IL is common ,rir. T.
on board ship to Catch their pct m,oy,.
dress him in a ;ight.ft,ing im;,,,r,
Marines uniform; then they .t,nt -.
aud enjoy the agony and griuacs. a.
creature as be vainly strive. 10 4,.,... %.
natural agility. Bot this prison Of ., p,
multiplication Of impediment. ~. d..
clplss IN the minds Of our martina.
are institutions which We mus, ,e,,ao,
toned. We are going u deal op.y .
small episode in the great military d,
epic London Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

Theodore Parker, Of b Iston, has 10 hi- pos
session what may be called the first trophy OF
the Revolution. Ills grandfather, Capt. j jhn
Parker, Of Lexington, commanded tie militia
company which was assembled on the Lex.
irgton green, on the morning Of the l9:h II
April, IT'S. when the British soldiers march
ed into tue village, OF their way TO burn toe
military stores at Concord. The British fired
al Capt. Parker's men iret, ana alter eight
we're killed. Capt. Parker Ordere! hi- lnco to
dIspefse Tnc BRUSH soldiers thea ate their
break fast, and proceeded t. Concord. One
OF their men vas too Grunk 70 march With
them, and, after their departure, was taken
prisoner by Capt. Parker, who took posse
sion of hi- mrsket aUd Announcements. Ilat
lnuskct, the first trophy Of the Revolution, Is
now 10 possession u Rev. Theodore Parker,
the grandson of Capt John Parker. It Was
Manufactured by Grice, OF London, in l7G2
for the 43i Royal Begimen,.-LiQrttord Cou.
rant D31
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
poe,afraid OF Philosopher.

A writer in the New York Evening Post,
wh, is narratipg the incidents Of trip TO the
Sarauac Lake., tells the following brief story
about Longellow and Emerson:
This reminds me OF Ike that was cur
rent at the Phliosophers' Camp, about Emer-
son. This gentlemen was noted for being
somewhat distracted, aud by 10 means GER
tain shot. Wien the party was originally
organized to come into the woods the poet
Lonsieilow was to join it, but be subsequent.
" peremptoriiy declined, Cd hearing that
Emerson bad purchased dOuble-barrel quo
Of large calibre 60 take with him."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
PcIIcanA on III. sound,

This m,rniug Dr.. Anderson showed us o
pelican, not indeed live pelican, but one
that had been alive as late as Saturday last,
when it and another were shot Oh the Sound
by Messrs. Ounce and Baker, who were
out cunning shat day. The Que that the
Doctor has is fully seven feet across the
wings from tip to tip, is white all over, tas
the usal pou:h, together with good big b.
dy, decidedly larger than goose. This Is
the first time We thiLk, that these strange
creatures have made their way to our que,
sounds aud waters Huntington N. c.
Journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
JEFF. Davis OH Moan Webster.

In speech delivered on the 23d inst, at the
Maine State Fair in Augusta, Jefferson Da-
Wis paid Mnsissippian's tribute to Yam
kee spelling book.
"You have right to tie proud of your
achievement in the schpoI-house, in the pub
lie assembly in the workshop, in the field
and 90 the sea. You have a right to be
proud that your manufactures enclrcle the
world. This is the power Of mind over mat
ter. This is what makes your people great.
Above all other people We are one, and above
al booSs which have united Us 10 the bond
of common language, place the good old
spe!l!ng-b)ok of Noab Webster. We have
uGity of language which no other people
possess, and we owe this unity above all
else, to Noah Webster's Yankee spelling
book"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY By
EDGAR ScOW DAN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER :, ls5

ELECTION OF GovERyoR. Tue possibility,
and present probability, that there Will be
no candidate for Governor OF Virginia,
Though we hope there will be, in opposition
to the candidate nominated By the Demoara-
tic party, render it proper that every citizen
of the State should desire the very best seiec-
ton possible to be made by the nOmIoatlns
Convention. We have, on several OCCASIONS
previously, in looking over the names CT the
gentlemen spoken Of, expressed our decided
preference for Mr. LETCHER--and, If we are
to have Democrat, do not hesitate again to
say, that We prefer his election, and believe
that he would make an honest, reliable safe,
and excellent Chief Magistrate. We prefer
bis nomination and election (always suppos.
ing that there will b no Wing in oppoei-
tion) not from any political motive, or from
apy hope that it will iGhuence or affect,
national or State politics hereafter, but be-
cause We know the map, aud have every co.,
fdeuce in his integrity, and every reason to
believe that be would fulfill the duties Of the
Office with ability, and devotion to the honor
and the interests of the State. We are con-
fident that on this much talked of for effect
Slavery question. be is as sound as any nau
in the Com monwealth, and would 90 as far
as any man, to uphold it's rights. As cti-
zsns If the Commonwealth, equally interest
ed with our political opponents, in having
proper choice made for Governor, We choose
to express our preference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
uvsterte. OF the Russian Court.

An extraordinary statement is made Ii the
St. Petersburg journals of recent disclo-
sure in that city:
In demolishirg wall in the apartments
of the Hereditary Grand Duke, 10 what is
called the Great Palace, the -kol eton Of a
woman was found, still covered with frug-
meats of clothing, which fell to dust on
being exposed to the air. There is not the
slightest tradition to show who the woman
was, nor why she was closed up in the wall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

lNvsNJN'NU
Much has been sad of late. re,a,,,. ,
connection Of the Orange K AIexarl.,,
Washington Railroads. anl | an sorry,
some OF our citizens, who, think IN p.
ease, are "blinded to their own ipt.,..
advocating this connection. The u5r,,
bic results to Alexandra, should BE- oh,
to every thinking man, sOi be wao l.s.
interest in her welfare, ought to ogg...
measure.
What would be the re.ul; after cor e.
zens grant the privilege aox a.kcH Z
Washington Road woald te purchased
one-balf it's cost, ami w0en toe Bni,r
reached, with outSiretchei arms 90,
gent Uncle Sam would Le asked, %
orer ! And. as one Of Jour cprre.gul..
has said, "then shall come the dly was,
exandrla shall be Known OaIy asa lr.
ton on the road to Baltimore"
Who do We tind most ari1hlly .teSH.
connection! Are they the old, sOJ.ur.
and stable citizens, who have nursei J..
from infancy, guarded it with joaUu.
aud whose whole interests are !ocI'e. boz
! trow not. But, | trust, that al !
uoite IN Opposing measure iTausr'
disastrous Consequences % Al"ShOifi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

In regard to the steamship Great Eastern,
it is stated that new company is to be form
Ell, to he called .tbe Great Steamship Con-
parry" Omitted, J with a capital of 1880, 900,
in shares Of & each. This sum, it Is calcu-
lated, is sufficient 20 ii. the vesse! for sea, aud
it is proposed that she should st present be
employed in voyages between England aud
America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

The Warrenton Wing says, rumor has it
tina, prominent Democrat, in a neighboring
county will soon announce himself caud!-
date for Congress, subject to the decision OF
a convention only, and against the present
,nemher
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

To-day the Interesting ceremony OF laying
the corner Stone Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South, in Winchester, will take place.
The Masonic Fraternity have accepted the in
stston TO lay the Corner Stone, and the Mill
,ary, Odd Fellows, Red Men, Fire Companies
&C., have been invited to participate in the
interesting ceremonies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

The Union has an article 90 the "MExlCAN
PRoBLEs"--in which, while it contends that
this government canuot nor interfere 10 the
affairs of Mexico, it afhrms that the people
of the United States expect to inherit, by the
inevitable laws of destiny, the estate IF the
sick man"-and adds
From present indications it would seem
quite probable that at no distant day the PEG,
ple of Mexico will have so far removed all
traces of government us to leave the country
open to the immigration OF all nations. Soch
o contingency will undoubtedly give tue Uni
ted Ststes, as the chief American nation, the
right to intervene and direct the rule which
shall subsequently, bind that people. Vine
Their this state OF things is near at band, or
not, Others can judge as we'll as ourselves.
1t is impossible, however, to conceal the tact,
that cur people already begin to fee! that an
unusual responsibility rests upon them with
reference to the affairs of that people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

The schooner Harkaway. brings advices
from Bermuda to the Oath ult. Capt. Firth
reports severe hurricane at Bermuda from
sonrb southwest Oh the ed of September, but
Ala not learn what amount OF damage was
done,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

The London correspondent Of the New
York Commercial says:-"The cession by
Sardinia of the coaling station to Russia at
the Mediterranean port Of Villa Franco, con-
stitutes almost the only topic that offers itself
for discussion in politics. Some writer's treat
the whole matter in mountain and ruolehll
fashion, and laugh at the idea of its havir & any
significance. Ibstead Of Russia payin for the
spot, end acquiring any absolute permanent
right to it, the privilege is entirely gratuitous
ard only during pleasure. There is also
said to lie stipulation that not more than
GOO men are to DO placed there at aDy time
for any purpose. The circumstances are al
legged to be sufficient to show that the step
can create no danger. Other persons, how,
ever, looking to Russian antece dents, assert
that where the Gar plants bis toe he mears
to get n his foot, and consider that he ha-
now attained long aud cherished desire
which will enable Russia for the first time
to assume naval front in that important re-
giop."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

Martin Weigand, German ~ho' some
few Years ago, mystoriously disappeared fro"
sauntop, Vs., has. it is said, recently oeen
,een in Lexington, Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
Fanqn:er. county, OCT 5-2awlm
RE 4 DESIRABLE RESIDENCE IL COR
.x.& DONSNILLE For SALE-Eay,ng mny.

RE 4 DESIRABLE RESIDENCE IN COR.
-G.G louisville FOR SALE-Hayrng NOV
rd 10 my farm ar this place, wish to sell the
HOUSE aud LOT, formerly occupied by me
The House ls new, containing tour large rooms,
ten feet passage above and below, with port
Goes front and rear all necessary out. buildings, in
thorough repair, d line garden and a well OF ex.
ce!Ient water IN the yard. The Lot contains
one acre
To parents having children 10 educate, this
property offers great Inducements, as there are
no first class schools III the place-msle and
female. Inc payments TO suit the entire con-
venIence OF the purchaser, as my only object is
to AVOID renting such property.
sep 7-eo6w c. W. BEALE. Gordonsvile
I UST IN sEASON.-The Scar. Mary Anna
u tTota Pnilade! ph!a, IS expected TO arrive in
ew days, with cargo OF prime RED AND
WHITE A>H COAL, deliverable from the YES
sci al my usual low prices.
oct sent JAMES c. NEVETT.
VIZ DOL purchased by
w je 20 DANIEL F. HooE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

We have received several pamphlets filed
with the details of a controversy which is now
going on between the trustees OF the Dudley
Observatory, on the one hand, and the scen.
tfic council aud Dr. Gould, the astronomer Of
the Observatory, on the other. Some very
severe things have been said on both sides,
and we do not presume to decide the case in
favor of either party; though, we confess. the
action of the Scientific Council" does not
look to us exactly as it should look.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08
| NOR GENTLEMEN received very
u large and desirable stock OF GOODS for

INOR GENrLEMEN.--Just received a very
large and desirable stock OF GOODS for
Gentemen's wear consisting Of
Black and fancy colofcd French Cloths and Cas-
spere;, OF the most celebrated makes
Black .nd fancy coiored Velvet Vestings
SATIN, silk and Wooen dc
Black and fancy coiored Overcoatings
Travelling Sha"ls, IN great variety
Cashmere, SILK, MerIno, and Cotton Shirts and
Drawers; fine assortment oi English hall
Hose. G.unrl"rs. Gloves, Stocks. Scars, Cravats,
Collars. >nIrts, Handkercniet., &c
We are also prepared 10 furnish Gentlemen's
Clothing made up IA the best style guarantee
M the lit 10 give entire satisfaction, and at
prices 10 suit the times.
oct ) & K WITMER Il BROS.
tCuIpeper Observer, Fairfax News, Port Tc.
bacco LINES. and MarIboro Gazette.
INOR SALE-A choice fam in Fauquier
county. containing EIGHT HUNDRED
AND aIXTY-NlNE AND A HALF ACRES,
OF Which about oJU acres are cleared, and the
remainder heavily timbered In the production
Of wheat, corn, grass, or tobacco, this will rank
with he best farms in Fauquer county-dis.
tant = miles from Rappahannock station, on
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad. and IN two
hours OF Alexandra. IL is well enclosed, well
watere,, 10 excellent heart, and has on It com
@"t. Portable DWELLING, with all necessary
IL improvements.
roR Terms, which will be very liberal, apply
TO Inc subscriber Whose post.oihce is IreviiIan
Depot Louisa county. This farm may be dIyi.
dei INTO Two farms.
WELLINGTON GORDON.
FaGGu.er COUNT, oct 5-2awlm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-08

1t is said that Judge B,w!in the Commits
siouer to Paraguay, has beer instructed to re-
ouire that President Lopez should make on
apology for the insult to our flag; to make
reparation to the citizens Of the United States
who we're driven out Of that country; and to
acknowledge bis obligation to satisfy all 9th
er demands for redress, the amount OF 10
demnity to DO ascertained, probably, through
a board of commissioners. Also, to negoti-
ate a commercial treaty, and obtain some
guarantee for the opening up OF the La Plata
and it's tributaries by the removal OF the re-
strictiop on trade in those waters. Oaly enc
vessel, the Fulton, carrying the commissloher,
will at fret proceed to Assumption. Should
he succeed in his Elects he will forthwith
return to Washington, bringing with him the
convention, but in the event OF entire failure,
be will direct Commodore Shubri' to SEND
up the fleet, and with it to carry on; the die
tinctly defiued policy Of the administration
The fleet will, after it's business III Paraguay
show itself 10 several If the South American
States, particularly in these with which cur
government has loUg had unsettled accounts
The New York Express discourslng on the
"New Epgland ships engaged in the Slave
Trade" says:-"IIitherto We Northerpers have
been content only to build the fast sailing cliE-
Der vessels with which the slave dealer drives
his trade, but the history of the Hdtdee, that
was scuttled off Montauk the other day. would
seem to indicate that, after the SLAYER has
done bis work, We are grown bold enough
now to bring the vessel back, to bury her at
our doors, in the hope Of concealr the crime,
As if upon the principle that, as dead
men tell no tales" scuttled ships have
no history. The Haidee is " n New Eng
land vessel. She vas tuilt at Providence,
r. l., we Think, some five or SIX years sipce'
We have no IDEA, now, that any Respectable
shipowner in New England would Knowing
" sell his ship to a slave trader, but. never.
theless, we are informed that two.thirds Of
all the vessels 10 the African and Cuban slave
trade are, like the Haidee, Ne" England built
wherefore the inference is that the rich Span
ish and Portuguese slave dealers, send their
agents there to buy up suitable vessels tor
..the trade"