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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
The Graves OF the RandoIphs.

The Petersburg Express saye:-We visi-
ted, day or swo since, the beautiful spot on
the north bank of the Appomattox, about two
miles above the city, known in days gone oy
as the home Of the parents Of John Randolph.
of Roanoke, and the scene OF the subsequent
statesman's earlier days. In but few instsn-
ces has this quiet and romantic spot received
the attention of historians, and in no IN
stance, we believe. has it been the subject o!
more than passing allusion. The locality
NAV be reached by the river road, but the
more pleasant route to pedestrians is by way
of Ettrcks, up along the margin of the river,
which is studded with islands laden with mas
sive and variegated foliage, to tue woods at the
terminus of the Ettricks canal, and fron
thence into the boundaries of the Randolph
estate. The scenery here, as we'll as on the
way, is very picturesque, and forms decided
treat to the lover of nature. The old Randolph
mansion has been removed to give place to
neat and tasteful country residence, the pre-
sent home of Mr.. S j. Pearce, but there
still remain, in the trees about it, and
other marks more acceptable TO the au-
tlquarian, Vestlges that recall with force
the spirit of the Olden time, and make
one reazs the eloquent theme Of his re-
fections. Several hundred yards from the
house, on the summit OF the river bank,
about one hundred feet from the level of the
stream repose the remains Of the father and
mother Of the orator. The burial ground is
only marked by clump of oaks and NAPLES
which now throw deep shadow over the
graves OF those who sleep beneath. An up
right slab bears the inscription johannes
I,b oh n
EXxxIr. Mo- 0sInus urna nee Mems virtu-
uous absif" John Randolph, Sen'r.,
died 2Stb Oct, l775, age "a Let not
tomb be warning to his ashes nor memory
to his virtue. The tomb Of his wife is CON-
posed of a heavy horizontal slab and bears
the Inscription, 10 Latin, Jesus the Sa-
yiour of Mankind. When shall we cease
to mourn for Frances Bland Tucker, wife
of It. George Tucker? She died 18th
January 1888, aged &c." The reader of his
tory will remember the one whose epitsph is
here transcribed was before marriage, Miss
Frances Bland, who retained after marriage
Der surname, and after the death of John
Randolph, WAS united to st. George Tuck.
err. Another tomb is within the little oasis,
and bears the following quaint and simple re-
cord: Martha Hall died 4th March. 1854
Whom Hymea sighted, Pollok and Apollo
c,urted" OF the subject of this inscription
We know nothing. This secluded and beau
tiful repository Of the dead is associated, by
way Of sympathy, with some of the most
eventful occurrences in the history of our
State, to say naught of the romantic picture 1t
presents to the imagination, the story it tells
Of the scenes that occurred there and near, in
the old colonial times Of savage life and saw
age exploits, and innumerablc events of every
degree of importance, in themselves common
taries for the present, a. we'll as curiosties
upon the pages Of the past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

The Queen Of Great Britain was born May
Oath. 1919. and is consequently tbirty-piue
years Of age. The date of her accession to
the throne was June ooh, 1887.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

Ihe tobacco dealers Of Richmond have had
. meeting, and adopted various rules aud
regulations for the better government Of their
business hereafter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

Coununisst ions appear 10 the newspapers
in different parts Of the commonwealth. in
favor Of John Lsteher for neyt Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
Chti,e.e Affairs,

Our correspondent on board the United
States irigs;e Mississippi dating at W oosuug
China, on 18th Of February states that the
Mississippi had been ordered by Hon. Mr.
Reed to proceed from Hong Kong to Shang-
h4e, bot after q cold rough passage, she had TO
cast anchor at Woosung, fourteen miles dis
tant, being too large to run into the port III
dicated by the commissioner. The writer
writer entertaIDs the opinion that the war
in China is far from ended. It's represented
Iha5 a secret mbassy from the Russian court
had arrived in Pekiu, and anticipated the
allied ENJOYS 10 having audience OF the
Emperor; aud it is added that Russia may
soon be seen aiding the Chinese in au al
tempt to recapture Canton. The feeling OF
the Chinese people was reused to high
pitch of indignation with regard to the oc-
cupaton of that city by the English and
French Three thousand Chinese troops
were assembled al WoOsung, cannon were
being cast daily in the imperial foundries,
aud the war.vessels Of the Emperor were be-
ing brushed up under Anerican engineers.
Vigorous Onslaughts were u ade by the govern
ment forces on tue rebels and pirates. The
British reports of the revalence Of peace
aud quiet were not believed at Waosung, ana
it Was said that the allied forces held only n
much OF Canton as was covered 10y tue guns
OF their respective fleets If the united m!s
sion to Pckiu, undertaken by the Christian
powers, should fail IN its object, 1t was
thought the ambassador Of each country
would treat for the iutorest Of his own flag
a. he best could.-N J. HsrdH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

A Lieutenant Governor Of the State is to
be voted for to-day. Mr.. Jackson is the
Democratic candidate, and, indeed, is the
only candidate for the Office, announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

Some Of the Canada papers, even. are tax
ing ground against ths late condue. Of the
British cruisers in the Gulf Of Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

HNWO FARMS FOR SALE.-The under.
signed wishes 10 sell the following two
Tracts OF Land One Of them Is in Prince
William County mile below greenwich on the
BreGtsvIlle Road about three miles from Games
vile Station, Manassas Gap Railroad, AID
tour or FIVE miles from Brisroe Station. Orange
and Alexandria Railroad This Tract contains
$50 to 900 ACRES; has two Tenements upon
It and is susce ptible Of division into Three
Farms.
The other is in Fauquier County, and lies at
the junction of Licking Run with CEDAR Run
II Is a0cu. one mile from Warrentrn Juac;lom.
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, ard contains
about rs ACRES
Nothing Is herein stated in recommendation
OF these Tracts, for the reason, that, il is pie.
suned no Que will purchase without first exam.
i.g for himself
TERHs-The terms will be an advance in
Cash OF some ten or twenty per cent upon the
purchase money and the balance divided into
one to ten annual instalments TO suit the pur.
chaser. T B. WARDER
ST. Stephens, Fauquier, County, Va.
my lO-eou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.-The
subscriber offers at private sale, his FARM
commonly called Hill Farm y miles east
OF Middleburg, and 80 miles west OF Alexan-
"a drIa. There is upon il good Dwell
,asIv. LING HOUSE, all necessary Out.Build.
Ings, and good Apple ORCHARD. It's in n
good state OF cultivation, is well watered and
is within five miles Of one OF the contemplated
depots OF the Loudoun Branch OF Manassas Gap
Railroad, and within nine miles Of the Plains
Station OF said road is within iths OF mile
Of two large FIGURING Mills. and surrounded by
iirst-Gate schools, both male and female; in as
HEALTHY section OF the State can be found (,
IS situated IN the midst OF good and desirable
society, and combines many other advantages
which | deem 1t not necessary 10 mention, as
any one wishing 10 purchase will examine the
premises TOR themselves The Farm contains
about TWO HUNDRED ASD SIXTY THREE
ACRES, and adjoIns the lands OF Col Hsmil.
ton Rogers, Gen. Asa Rogers, VIM. Rogers, and
others. II not sold privately before the Goth
day of July, ls5S, it will then be offered at
Fu,Ic Sale in the village of Middleburg, on
that day.
Persons desiring any further information in
relation 10 tae Farm, or wishing to know the
Terms Of Sale, can obtain 1t by addressing the
subscriber through mail al MIddeburg, Lou
doun county. Va, or making enquiry of L.
Chancellor esq, Attorney at Law, at said place
who is fully authorized 10 negotiate sale
HUGH SMITH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

IHlCKERING 4 SONS PIANOS.-The
I subscriber is again in receipt OF g! and :
octave PIANOS. These with the stock in
store complete his usual assortment, always the
largest aud most elegant in this city, embracing
PIANOS OF every scale and Styie from he neat
and plain To the most deliberately finished. from
the old and celebrated Factory OF Chckeriug X
Sons. whose instruments are Acknowledged by
all the first artists 10 surpass all others in the
country.
Also. PIANOS Of beautiful tone and finish,
and OF reliable workmanship. from the appro.
we'd Boston and New York factories
The subscribers experience OF twenty-five
wears in the Piano business, with his nvariabIe
cash purchases, enable him to offer the best IN
struments at lower prices than they can be
bought in this city or al retail in the North,
either for cash or approved paper.
Purchasers OF new PIANOS may always rely
that they buy OF the subscriber genuine new
instruments, direct from the 'actory As he hires
out only secondhand PIANOS. Secondhand
PlANOS taken IN part payment.
Some good second hand PIANOS for rent, or
for sale al very low prices.
Superior MELODEONS and Martins superb
GUITARS always in store.
PIANOS tuned and regulated by T. H. SrIGR,
who has had fifteen years experience III his pro.
fession. RICHARD DAVIS,
Washington, my 25-5t PENN a. Avenue
u HODES SUPER PHOSPHATE or LINE
IL manufactured from the Formula of DR.
JAMES HIGGINS, State Chemist OF Mary
land Every lot offered tor sale is regularly
Analysed by Dr. JAMES HIGGINs and CHARLES
BIcEgLL. fully warranted.
In Introducing this highly authenticated fer
timer to the AgriculurIst OF the United States
Tor the year 1888. We iorbear any Enlightened
remarks, as their Intelligence j. already IN.
formed OF the value OF Bones treated win Sui
phnric Acid, producing the bi.phosphate OF
lime, and thereby yielding the Soluble Phospho-
rc Acid, the efiiclen. and indIs pensa bic nutri.
ment OF plants.
AS many preparations are offered 10 the pub.
lie styled Super Phosphates we have made
arrangements with Drs Higgins and BiCkell,
who will analyze every lot of RHODES So.
PER PHOSPHATE OF LINE, offered for sale,
and will report the results to the public.
Pamphlets containiI z detailed account will
be furnished on application, or forwarded per
mail. r. VI. RHODES Il co.
l4l West Pratt street, Baltimore
For sale only by
WATERS, ZIMMERMAN & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR SAIL
We are authorized to sell, privately,
FARM Of THREE HUNDRED AND FIJI
ACRES, situated about one mile from "reen
witch, and within four miles Of the Manassas
Gap Railroad, and within five miles OF Iae
Orange and Alexandria RaIlroad-lyIhs ~
tween the tw.
All the improvements on the place are amPS
and IN good order.
There are US acres OF valuable timber oa
this farm, which will more than pay the PIi's
at which il can be purchased, owing to us pIoN
unity to two railroads.
A more particular description IS UNNECESSARY y,
as those wishing to purchase will examine l0I
themselves. Suffice il 10 say, that IL . ~
cheapest farm now in market in Virginia -"
on the undersigned at Wafrenton, Va
SHACKELFORD Il SPILNAH'
Psuquier Co, Va, ap 22-eotJe22 ----
rLOyER sEED.-A prime article, for ,"''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
Middleburg. Va. feb 25-wtf
4 VALUABLE CrLpEpER EARN Fol

A VALUABLE CULPEPER FARM FOR
n SALE will sell on accommodating
terms, and at low price, my Georgetown
Farm. This tract is about miles from Cul.
pepper Court House, on the Frederick sburg road
II contains SIG ACRES, OF which upwards OF
200 are in good TlMBER-All the arabic land
which Is not in cultivation is well set in grass.
TIE soil is Of excellent original quality, and is
now IN good stare OF improvement There is
III small DWELLING HOUSE and o-diua
10y Farm Building, upon the place As it
Is at an IrcOnyenIrut distance from the residence
70 which nave recently moved will sell it Tor
less 'nan II IS worth 10 an early applicant
u ! will take in payment OF the above
Lard the bonds OF the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad Company.
JAS BARBOUR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

CLAVES WAIVED i wish 10 purchase.
- Tor self and brother, 10 go on Cotton plan.
tauon, in Arkansas, Ten LlAELi MIRO
MEN, from Is 10 IS years OF age. None but
those OF good character and dark complexion
will suit.
Persons having such Slaves for sale, who pre-
fer selecting the purchaser VINO Will hold them
for his own use, will address the undersigned,
at ChantiIy p. o., Fairfax County, Va.
an 3O-eo2m s. T. STUART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

T INEN SHEETINGS have just received
large assortment OF superior Linen
Sheetings OF all grades
Also one case Cotton do, of good quality
Irish Linens; superior Long Cloth ShTiInss,
with Linen bosoms, handsomely stitched, with
great variety OF other goods.
nv 25-St JAS. VI. STEWART.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27
Later from Mexico.

New ORLEANS May % The steamship
Tennessee from Vera Cruz on the DIST, has
arrived The communication between Vera
Cruz and the Interior is now open. The har-
Dor of Vera Cruz was block Ided three days
by the war steamer Guerrero, but her fuel
gave out. and she was compelled to leave for
new supply.
Nothing is mentioned OF Jusrez, or the
whereabouts of bis cabinet.
The recen. intelligence from other points,
has dampened the hopes of the Revolution
ists and the Constitutionaists are confident
Of an easy victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

nTARp, DUPUY Il CO, AND JULES Ro-
" BIN 4 co. BRANDlES, Vlntages OF
lS4O, 40, AS, and 81 The above BRANDiES
have just been Withdrawn from bond, aud are OF
the finest quality imported. Also, pure HEN
MESSY & A. SEIGNETTE BRANDlEs, in
store, and for sale by
my 81 KIDGELEY, HAMPTON & co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

DOT0MAC FISH
i 100 bbls. No Herring
40 " Family Roe Herring
30 half bbls. Family Roe Herring
Is nett Shad
10 bbls. gross Shad, for sale by
my 22-eo2w THOMAS PERRY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-27

(JLOyER sEED.-A prime article, for .@i'
u by [fsb 81 c. +. sUTTLE I"
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-12-11
Correspondence Of the N. Y. Tribus.
INPUNIlY FOB NUMBERING A SLAVE.
FAYsrrvILLE, N. G., Nov. 20, 1858,

FArsrrvILLE, N. G., Nov. 20, 1858.
Among the cases which came before tho Superb
81 Court, held in this place. during tho past week
IVES thst Of the Commonwealth vs. Faulk, for the
nsrdsr Of q slave named Pompey. in the month Of
May, 1857. The murder was alleged to have been
senmitted at night by three white men, as charged
IN TIE indictment, named Howell, Murphey and
Faux. The Grand Jury found q "true bill" against
these three mon, two of whom were arrested, but
soon took the liberty Of leaving Jail without per.
mission of their keeper. One Of them, Howell,
hss never been rearrested. Murphy absconded
from the State, and made himself safe from the
Asnds Of the law, for q time at least. Faux was
subsequently found in Charleston. whore. some
sine last summer. he was rearrssted and returned
% await his trial upon the mur6erous charge. No
positive testimony wss sdduced upon the trial, ow.
Ing 10 the fact that all the white persons Who wit.
pissed chs horrible deed wore the men under 10.
Aietnsnt. The prisoner secured a most forGida.
bic array Of counsel. Seven men, learned 10 the
Law. and talented ia the use OF language. argument
and sophistry. appeared to defend the murderer.
end 60 defeat The ends Of justice. The side Of the
people vas presented BY Solicitor Strong. who
brought before the Court and Jury the following
array Of evidence. ~ briefly condensed as poss;
bisio y'l'A.s"
The owner Of the murdered slave Pompy. was
sssussd from his bed on the night Of May 10 1857,
- ths wife Of Pompey, who Informed the master
ttss rsss men had seized Pompay. and conveyed
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-12-11

The ENGLISH INDIAN FUND.-The aggregate a.
mount of subscriptions for the relief Of the suffer.
ers by the mutiuy in India, was f433 $40. or a.
bout two millions of dollars. OF this sum ely,
2S6 were sent to India for distribution. the author.
tiles there being authorized to draw for f10,0 0
more. In Great Britain about f40.0 600 were ex
rended among sc widows and orphans of officers,
25 orphans Of officers, 298 widows and 423 children
vi soldiers, 6 y widows of clergymen, and % widows
and orphans of civilians. About E365, 900 remain
To be distributed, 1t is now contemplated to
extend relief, which in many casee is greatly need
ed, to the troops generally stationed in India.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-12-11

While the papers are full OF comments on Gen
Cass's letter Of refusal to interfere 10 the Mortefa
affair, oh tho ground that lit is the policy OF th'
United States TO abstain from all 'interierenee 10
the internal concerns Of other COUNTRIES" y mas
be well to 'ventilate" n rumor now current 70 TINS
city. It is said that the daughter Of . highly re
spectacle family Of the oity lin which, by the way,
ex. Presideh, Pierce was quite intinihte, TOOK tbe
vail a, the con vent in ,he adjacent city OF peorge
town, ard that after o, while she found the VOWS
distasteful, and that by the personal. not ofhcial
interference of ex.Presideht Pierce. Major Lewis
Cass. Jr., Minister near the Court Of Rome. was ia
duced to interest himself in tbs matter, and BY his
personal iutercession with the Pote, to obtain q
Compensation" which has released the young nun
from her vows, and has allowed her TO again enter
the world. If this be 50, and il has obtained ere
dence among many, it would appear that '.iuter.
%ventioD" can be practiced whenever there 10 SUN
cient occasion for its exercise. - Traceter.
RATHER ExBARRAssING.-The Memphis Bulletin
of the 9th ult., says:
"Mr. Geo. W. Darden, of De Kalb, Hickman
county, Tennessee, was arrested yesterday by the
police. from the fact Of his supposed resemblance
to a runaway negro from South Carolina. whose
description was telegraphed to this city. with a re-
quest that he be arrested on his arrival here. The
fugitive is charged in the dispatch with running
away with q white girl, with a view Of marriage
WI W.T. -" 'S
tie difficulty in proving himself to be Of AnglJ'
Saxon bloUd, and was soon set Mt liberty again.
The real fugitive has not yet been apprehended."
A negro Was recently murdered In Northumbcr-
land county. Virginia. by being whipped to death
by a party of persons engaged in an Illegal traffic
with negroes, frum whom they purchased stolen
goods. The victim had informed against them.
and they in consequence had received notice to
quit the country within a limited period. Previous
to leaving. they caught The informer. suspendde
him to a tree. built q slow fire Under him. and then
whipped him to death vith switches. The pcrpo-
traitors are under arrest.
MARRIAGE OF KINDRED.-A bill has passed the
House Of Representatives Of Georgia. by n vote
Of SIS to SO. prohibiting the in,ermarriage Of first
cousins. under a scuere penalty. and cutting off
the Inheritance of issue. The preamble to the
bill asserts that many determinations of mind and
body are Of congenial origin frum the practice OF
near kindred intermarrying with each other.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-12-11
THE ANTI-SLAvERY BUaLE.
nliSfcIldhtoils Summary.

TnE FAiR.-The Fair Committee would remind
their co'workcrs in Salem and adjacent neighbor.
hoods, that cream for Ice Cream, bread, cakes,
pies, cheese and butter are especially NEEDED for
the provision tables,
We hope by improved arrangements to make
these articles more than ordinarily available in
increasing the amount Of the receipts Of the Fair.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-12-11

TIE WHIPpISG Posr.-The Sheriff Of New Gas,
tie County. Delaware. or his deputy, will shortly
have an extensive job Of whipping to p%erfnrm.
Al the late court ia that county. no less than sev
en- persons were convicted Of criminal offences.
and 10 addition Ia the fines and imprisonment i'm
posed, some of them are to be sold and receive
from eight TO twenty lsshes each. One Of the con
victsd-a rom an found guilty Of stealing a small
sum of money and = few articles Of wearing an.
psrel from q person with whom she tsrried oil
night. is to receive ten lsshes. and TO be sold, with.
in the State, fers period not exceeding seven
yssr,.-pd. Co. pa ReNb.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-12-11
MARRIED,

Esq. Mr.. Lyman DAVIS, and Miss RosENA GsovE.
both of Austintown. Mahoning COUNTY, Ohio.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-12-11

TIE BUGLE can be obtained, avery Friday, Of
Isaac Prescott. at Steere's Book Store on Main
street. Salem, Ohio.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-12-11

SOCIETY OF FRrENDs-A conferences Of three hun.
dred of the members of this religious society has
been held lately a. London, at which it was agreed
to sanction marriage between individuals of this
community although not in membership by
allowing them to take place within it's religious
meetings and that all restrictions in regard to
what is called plainness of speech, behavior and
apparel, may also be discontinued, but confirm
ing it's ancient testimony in favor OF Christian
moderation in these respects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-01-11
CONGRESSIONAL.
Thirty. fifth Consress-First SEES,

In THR SENATE, to-day, the Vice President
laid before them several communications, incIu-
ding correspondence with J. w. Geary, formerly
Governor of Kansas
Mr.. Seward presented the petition Of Christian
Hansen. praying Congress to establish an ocean
mail route between New York city and Gluck.
stadt, on the Elbe; which was referred TO the
Committee on the Post Once and Post Roads
On motion of Mr. Wilson, a resolution was
adopted, calling on the Secretary of the Treasury
10 report to the Senate the amount of revenue col
lected In each Collection district in each of the
years from 1851 to 1877 inclusive; the amount ex-
pended, and the number OF persons employed in
each district in the collection of the revenue for
each of those years.
MIR. Houston introd uced a preamble and reso-
lution the object of which is to require the pro-
visions Of the act Of February 2s, 1855, to amend
the act To promote the efficiency of the navy, to
be enforced by the President Of the United States
In the cases of the fifteen naval officers coDstitu
ting the Retiring Board SO that their fitness for
the seTvioe may be- investigated.
The resolution lies over.
THE HORSE refused to suspend the rules to
admit OF the Introduction of i resolution for the
states and Territories TO be called, commencing
n New York. with q view to the Introduction Of
bills aud resolutions In which no objection shal III
be made, for reference only
Mr. smith, Of Tenn. TO whom the subject had
been referred, reported a resolution for the print
ing OF hve thousand extra copies OF the report Of
the Superintendent Of the Coast Survey
The Honse refused to lay the resolution upon
the table. and the probability, AT the time of our
going to press, was that it would he adopted