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The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1858-05-27

TIE PoERTY OF PHYsIc.-Doses have
always been associated in our minds with
wry faces, aud medicine has seemed from
the days of childhood, another word for
nausea and disgust It's reGedies were
the worst part Of sickness, aud pain was
not so hard to bear as the reroltiDg por-
fions VIC are compelled to swallow for its
relief Dr. Ayres preparations herald
another era. His Cherry Pcctoral is like
honey on the tongue, aud healing balm
en tue stomach His Pill'sl Try them
they are sweet morsels to taste, and glide
fugar-shod over thei palate but their en-
ergy although wrapped up, is there aud
strikes with telling force to the very foun-
datioas oil disease. Citizen.
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STATE CONVENTION,

prosperity,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
pol,tIcsin New York;

The declaration Of the leader of the Repub-
lican party in this State that there can be
no union Of the opposition elements except
upon the distinct issue OF mo more slave
States and no more slave Territory" efee-
tually "blocks the game" as to party hold
ing the balance of power in New York at
least. The effect of this ultimatum is 70 rem
der the Abolition and Freesoil masses as per-
feet allies of the Democracy as if they voted
the ticket. There never will be majority
in this country to adopt so absurd a dogma,
whilst the Union lasts.
Gerritt Smith having accepted the nomina-
ton for Governor made at Syracuse by the
Temperance and Anti-Siavery Conven-
tion," the Democrats are cbuckling over the
idea that they have "spiked the guns" OF a
large detachment of the opposition army
The young Mems National American
Club" of this city have resolved that there
can be no union between the Republican and
American parties, without sacrifice off rlnci-
pie on the part of one or the other, and that
the Club will not support any man who Is
not a mem Der If the ''Amerioan" party
So the militia.men 60 where they please,
whilst the regulars abide BY the Flaws of the
Democratic party ."--Letter from Nec York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
A Confession Of Weakness.

That tbs Abolition spirit is dying out at
the North, We have seen Tor some tune, but
we had not expected that any one among
the fanatics would admit the truth. Imagine
our SURPRISE then. in looking ever the New
York anti. SIaoery Standard, to find these
significant expressions, contained ~ two
cards yut forth 10 that paper by a com nittee
of females, who seem to he specially appcin-
ted to raise, by annual fairs and anpiversa.
ries, funds to be expended in the Abolition
enterprise. Here are the extracts:
1.-The money we have annually raised has
been hitherto employed to sustain the Ma
tiona Anti.Slavery Standard. the organ OF
the American Anti-Savery Society. But
following the recent indication of the Execu-
tive Com mittee in making individual ed 'r's
to place that paper on cif--upporting sub
scripton basis, we shall enable them to
devote the result Of oar joint financial Ell rt.
to sustain eloqueat and faithful ltctur r.,
DOW so much needed, and IN lar greater
numbers than heretofore"
There il need that the next fair should
surpass all previous ones in pecunIary re-
suits; for the times demand that the trum
pet-call of the Aboltionists should sound
louder and louder above the din OF the pollt-
ical arena and the controversies Of ecolesias-
teal organizations"
There is no installing the tenor of these
sentences, and the cards have others equally
strong and significant, some apreeiing most
piteously for money From all which, the
inference is irresistible, that these "She"
Abolitionists are alarmed by the aspects Of
the times, and feel the need Of increased zeal
and energy on the part Of ali Abolltioolst'.
This necessity can only arise from the failure
of their former Efforts, aud the percept!ble
loss of influence over the public mind.
The confession is put forth with the view
of stimulating Abolitioni1ts to renewed &C
tivi,y, but we venture to predict that it will
have the opposite effect. Rats leave the
sinking ship, and now that It's friends admit
that they are losing ground, we may expect
much greater detection from the racks OF
AboitOuism-Rich.So South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
EI.ctoraI Vote for 1850.

10 the Charleston Democratic Conven'
ton, under the two.thirds rne, 1t will require
two huudrcd and four votes 70 make noml.
nation 1t will require eighty-four Northern
votes, even with the united South, to make Il
nomination. This thing Of uniting the votes
of the free States in sclid column against the
electoral vote of the Southern States. or sise
versa, is not only wrong, but dangerous, sec
tionsl, and anli-national. lie result, II strict
ly carried out, would be to = ace the control
of our government forever 10 the tree States,
fostering sectionalism henceforward. No
political organization can be patriotic that
does not entertain principles aud doctrines
acceptable to national men in every part OF
cur Union. 1t may not be sufficiently popn-
lar with mere partizins to triumph at cleo
lions. but just enough to meet with approval
and support from intelligent citizens, whesh-
er residents of the South, North, East or
West. The party. therefore, that stands ny
90 this platform, throwing aside all thought
of sectional unity, looking solely TO the whole
Union and its ultimate good, is alone entitled
to suppOrt.-BaH. Pat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Keeping up Appearances.

Nothing is more COMMON. IN this fast ago,
and this a.c Of vain-show, than for families
and individuals to keep Up appearances,
even after they cease to have the means.-
This is the bane of social society; and il is
the main spring Of all the machinery Of
vice, crime ard disgrace, with which all
classes OF society abound. 1t is the great
drawback upou all prosperity; it encoura ges
a miserable family pride; it engenders rival
~ and affectatioD; and leads to the creation
of debts that are never paid. Many poor
husbands and fathers, are guaded by extrav
agant wives and daughters, to create store
accounts that ruio them, and other accounts
that drive them TO forgery or theft az \ means
of relief, and fnalIy 20 the State Prison, or
premature graves. This is all wrnng. a.
thou Oh it is now the order Of the day. This
miserable keeping up Of appeara: ces is the
curse of all the tuwT in the whole country.
Il has not yet ruined the cpuutry people
they are willing to live within their income
But in towns. houses must be improved, CO.
largcd and furnished, beyond the ability Of
the owners to pay; WIVES and daughters must
dress to an extent that requires large &C.
counts, which are met, until the means are
wrung out of the head Of the family, by
vigiiapt officer. God save our country from
this aristocratic elegance, refined poverty
disgraceiu ipdolence, and elevating pride,
necessary to keep up appearances. --BIon.
,olc's Whiq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Caroline County Items,

There was a very large number Of peep.
at Caroline Court yesterday, and all seeH,i
to be in quest Of somebody or something
Crops and the want Of rain were the prlDt.
pal topics OF conversation, bur We dill n,.
succeed in cleaning suy thing new resJIn
to these thresd-bare themes. The wheat !,
still represented as falling far below an ava.
age crop, in quality as well as quantity
The corn generally, is very good, b., i;
greatly 10 want Of rain. We should j4!..
from appearances that they have Suisn.
more from the drought in Caroline, than 4;
Spotsylvania. Watermelons and free hgls
we're plentiful. The latter, numbering IL.
or six, kept up moderate excitement isI.
ing the entire day, aud added no little to The
amusement of those who were "c5Outt.
out" Very little blood was split bu: IS
usual, there was any quantity Of noIse aaa
confusion.
Frank III AN, the negro mail robber IL ID
Jail at the Bowling Green, awaiting the II.
QUESTION OF the Federal authorities. Hen
represented as shrewd fellow, aud has 0,
doubt been engaged 10 robbing the sans
mail before.
1t being a quarterly term, few jus ca.
SEES were disposed CT. The Mauaponi in.
proveDent is reported as in state Of pe
gress.--Fred. Recorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Narrow Escape.

o. Monday night LAST, a gentleman by the
name OF Pre)Ie, says the Wheeling. Va. To-
tellgencer, in going from this city to bis
house about five miles from Wheeling, 10
Bsimont county. OHIO, was caught in the
fearful storm which passed over this section
of the country. Nearing his residence and
wishing to reach shelter as soon as possible,
he laid down the fence and took the short
cut through an open field. When within
about three hundred yards Of the house, the
horse upon which be WAS riding dropped
suddenly to the ground. The gentleman
was stunned and rendered insensibls for a
time, but recovering, found the horse dead,
and hurried towards home coDgrstulatiug
himself upon very narrow escape from the
same fate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Political Failures.

We should like to know of what earthly use
to the country has been the Cincinnati plat
form-or the English Kansas bill which ever
since its passage, has been 1auntlngly pro.
claimed to be an infallible remedy for the
Black Republican distemper. We were rs.
sured by the Dem ocratc press that whether
Kansas accepted or rejected the terms Of this
bill, there was an end forever of the aglta-
tons which it was designed to c1.ingush.--
Well, it has been repudiated by an immense
majority of the people of the territory at the
late election-but instead Of their retiring
peacefully to their homes and contentedly re-
naming under territorial pupiage, until they
ACQUIRE the reputation specified in the bill as
emitting them to future admission into the
Union, they are evidently determined, under
the Indictment of Black Republican appeals,
TO frame another constitution and force it up
ON the deliberations Of Congress ut its very
next session.
We have no doubt that the struggle of the
las, SEES ion will berenewed, and we are bound
to say renewed under circumstances that Will
render it a sorer ordeal to the Democracy than
it has ever yet been--ior this English bill
furnishes 40 argument which we do not see
how they can resist, viz if the present popu-
lation of the Territory is sufficient to entite
it to admission as Slave State, why should
it not cutitle it to admission AS Free State?
The Democracy, by their laundering attempt
to work out Of the alarming difficulties into
which they got themselves by their own dis
sensions last wint~r, have made matters
great deal worse. By the total failure of
their expedent they have opened wider, IN
stead of closing, the door of strife.--IsterS-
LII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Gen. Walker OF for Sonora.

The Telegraph informs US that that "grey
eyed man Of destiny" Gen. Walker, has sud
denly changed his purposes. Instead Of try.
ing bis fortube again. as Was anticipated, 10
Nicaragua, he mas taken the back track, and
Recommended where he first began bis ca
reer Of filibusterism. 10 this step, we are
free to admit be manifested a little more dis
erection than be coul3 have done, under the
circumstances, by a re-invGsion OF Nicaragua,
but not much after all. The conquest of
Central America with handful OF mep, IN
the face of two RIGOROUS failures. was
enough even when thought of, to staeger the
stoutest mans courage, and hence We are
GOT surprised that be fixed bis covetous eye
upon portion Of country equally as tuii OF
Promise and less formidable IN It's desences.-
The fact OF his having been once whipped
out of it, however, is by no means enc1uras-
ng--BaH. Clipper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
In a Quundnry.

The last annual report Of the Massachu-
setts Colonization Society says, some Of the
colored fug,ires in Canada are making aPpli-
cation for assistance to reach Liberia; but as
they do not reside in the United States, the
Society cam expend its funds in colonz-
ing them. The report adds: q; the colored
people IN Canada We have but little r"lla bile
information la lS47, when it was currently
reported that there were more than 20 900
fugitives from American slavery in Upper
Canada, the census showed that the whole
colored population OF the province was less
than six thousand. 1t is well known that
many of the passengers by the Under
ground Railroad" are free persons, who pre-
tend to be fueirives for the sake OF travelling
at other peoples expense. Ie: It Is certain
that colored immigrants from the United
States. for the last eight or ten years, have
been more numerous than the people OF Can.
ada desired: and that, though they are under
DO legal disqualifcatiOns there, they find the
hearts of their white neighbors as cold as the
climate, and both too cold for comfortable
home
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Ths Gandwaod Races.

Ten Brooks Success London Times
report of the Goodwood races says of the sec.
ond match, that the American colors were
borne in triumph past the post.
'"Iudeed, the match between Minosa and
Orlando resolved itself into match of
Judgment between the representative of the
American turf 10 this country and an Fog
lish gentleman Of acknowledged sbrewdoess
in racing affairs. Each gentleman had IN
turn possessed the animals which were pitted
against each other. and the result OF the race
showed that John Bull in his turf pursuits is
sometimes outwitted by Jonathan. The sue
cess Of Oriar da proved at least the correct
ness Of MIR. R. Ten Broeck's judgment
"Bet,cg: to 5, at fire, to 4, on MImosa.
"O.ianda led from start " finish. and won
easily by two lengths"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Steam Oh Canals.

The papers OF Westeru New York indulge
freely 10 their descriptions of the steam canal
fleet" with Governor King on board, that
last week experenintcd on the Erie canal
They seem to think the adoption of steam as
a "forrgoue conclusion" A correspondent
of the r ,chester Union says:
"As stood last night Tor an hour after
twilight, upon the bow Of the scow, as she
was moving along behinc the sieam-tug at
the rate of six or sevrn mics per hour, |
asked how can men doubt the rractlcahllty
Of steam for this navigatio? Oar boats dis
placed bu; little water, and made a narrow
track in the broad path. As We met or pass.
ed boats lowed by horses or mules there was
no delay-no crowding, and plenty Of room
to spare. The bOals which we overlook %
the way appeared to be running stern tore
most, 50 quickly did we rush / y them. Oar
tug turus only ton Of coal IN ten hours,
aud can do a great deal of labor With that
am cunt OF fuel"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Rachei'S silver Bath.

Shortly after she bad attained her ma ority
she bad gone u Marseiles where, tor one
nights perform nce, she was to receive three
thousand francs. On the day after the perfor-
nance the money was brought to Der 10
chest. At that time gold was not the com
mon medium of cireula tlon which it has since
become, aud payment, even of large sums,
was often made in silver. Rachel WAS recent
ly emancirated from the parental trsmmels,
and she had never had in her own possession
anything ike this amount. At sight Of this
hox, full of fGe franc pieces, this quantity OF
money all hers, her eyes dilated and fastened
upon 1t with an intensity that was almost
painful to behold; TO use her own words,
worthy Of 40 actress accustomed to tragic
style, she felt 1.-The lerocious joy OF an animal
that has the LONG wished for prey in its
clutches" There was no childish exulation,
no outward delight, none of the exultant pride
of the girl who has by her own exsrtioDs
caroed large sum, no feminine feeling Of
pleasant anticipation of the many pretty
tancies this sum would gratliy-no, it was a
quiet, inward, savage enjoyment of the money
itself, independent of all associations gen.
orally connected with it. She ordered the
box to be placed before her by her bedside,
and plugging her hands into itkept stirring
the silver about
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
NewspapeTs.

Geo. Fit.hugh in that curious book Of bis,
entitled Sociology for the Soutb, /" in which,
mixed up with much that is impracticeble IN
theory and wild 10 speculation, there is no
small amount of coed seuse and many useful
suggestions, remarks "that be would not
give, for the practical purposes Of modern
education, one newspaper for all the libraries
in the country" There may be seine ex-
q gseration in thie remark, but there is also
q good deal Of wisdom in it. Americans,
who read at all, as general thing, appre-
ciste the value Of newspapers. but they never
know how really necessary they are to their
dsily life, until, by some means or other,
thew are deprived of them.-Fred. Her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Changes In Con.tantinopIe.
,,,ora rovlor 70 the New York Tribune


| noticed but three changes in Constanti-
nopIe since | Gr-t saw it, in lS52--to Wit
pera is ii ,hted with gas, the hotels have
raised their prices five francs day, and the
dogs of Stamboul no longer bark at GIaours.
II all other respects it lie the same medley OF
UNPARALLELED external splendor and Internal
fifth, imperfect Europe and shabby ASA -
The last change of the three is undoubtedly
due to the sholesome training given to tho
dogs aforesaid by the soldiers of the allied
armies. |; is an astonishing fact that dogs
of the most orthodox Moslem breed now toll
crate the presence of the Frank without
snarl. Moreover, St. Sophia. then access-
bic only through the all-p1tent sea! OF the
Grand Vizi=r, cow sees its doors turn on
their molly hinges for An every day brlbe.--
f. en- at the mosque oil Eyoub, standard beat
er of Mabmond II, was refused admission
only because it was Rimaztn. There is
Turkish theatre in Pera, Turkish plays
(adapted from the Italian) are acted by
rarkish actlrs, and oh, shade OF the pro-
pher! Turkish women appear unveiled upon
the stage. This, however, does not signify
much. Polygamy and the secusion OF wo.
men are part Of the Moslem religico, and
with that religion dies the prestige OF the
race. The fraternization of Turkey with the
western powers has forced Der to relinquish
a few antiauaed pref utice:-ind that Is all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
ThaIberg's Flight.

1t will be relnem bered that Thalberg, some
weeks since, was suddenly seized with
strong desire to GO East, and divers adver-
tised concerts were indefoitely postponed on
account of "indispositlon" on he part of the
pisnist--,o fulfil his engagements. Mad ime
Rumor, with her thousand tongues, was busy,
and hints were thrown out OF HdSon, jeal-
Gus wife, and an enraged mistress.
The Boston Ledger has tho following de-
scriptiou of the final act Of the drama:
Yesterday afternoon, the curious inveeti-
gator of passing things might have seen
dilspidated cab careering down Commercial
street as fast As two sorry nags could draw 1t,
and within said csb remarkably rustic
locking individual dressed in suit Of Cana
da gray, pair of rawhide boots, and
shocking bad bat in all respects locking as
unlike great man as disguise could make
him. That individual was the illustri)us
Thalberg-thc pct Of the upper crust, the
lion of our local toad yism few months ago
Crouchiug in corner of a decayed cab,
Mons. Planothumper Prlmus, reacbe! the
royal mail steamship wharf, and sDesked on
board as it he had been 10 danger Of being
appreciated for robbing the mail coach-he
having one OF the wheels 10 his pocket. Bot
inst as he got fairly on board, he was met
full front by brother professional and others
who knew MIN, ard was recognized. Beg
ging them, for heavens sake not to mention
the fact Of his being 90 board, the mighty
Thalberg dided into second class berth,
and is now on his way to England under The
name of John Smith, or Peter JUnes--for
the list OF passengers shows no Monsieur
Thalberg on board the Arabia the present
trim -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
Virginia Items,

II is stated that there are fh-
schools and colleges in the city Of Ricsn..''
lightweight Of them privae sc5,or. -,
nine free schools. In the r-iva;e ,,,',H
there are twenty.three huuGre9 pu,;l. -,
in the free schools seven hundred. ~
there are three thousand under iu.tro,.,-
A fne Jack belonging to Mr.. L.,
Jesses of Caroline, died few week. Az,
Jog a considerable loss not only to II,
but to stock-rsisers in thar quarter. H.
bought from Scott & Minor for 500 g.
wears ago, and was realizing bis owp., :,
interest on $4,000 at the time Of bis 5s,,,
The fredericksburg Recorder su,oa..,
Chain Gang for the vicious, intempersle A.,
idle, who are DOW burden to the CJ,r,,,
ton by their incarceration in Jail.
Mr. George S. Duvall, Of Caroline CONT,
committed suicide last week By taking lapi,
mum. We have not learned the circuu.,,'
ces, bot as Mr.. d. bad property, il could =,
have proceeded from pecuniary cmbar,,.
nent.
DR.. Thomas w. Goulden, Of Caroline ,o,.
ty, had his barn burned down by 40 ir,.,,
diary, on Sunday oieht last
During the thunder storm on lsst ri,,
week, the lightning struck two a.u.C,
COWS On the farm Of Dr.. Wm Banail. /,
Spotsylvsnia county, killing them instant,
A negro man belonging to Mr. Rob,
Walker, of Caroline, was noisy and qqar,.'.
some, being intoxicated, at Round Ga,
Church, on Sunday last. IL is stated ths, !.
struck a white man named Jlues, with,
rail, whereupon Jones attacked him With
knife, and stabbed him some four times
The negro is reported to be in critical c,t.
dition.
Rev. John Byrd. who resided near Ll37i.
Essex county, Va, died on Sunday uig.,
last about L. o'clock. Mr. B. had preached
that day, and was well and hearty as usual
when be retired to his bed about ID o'c0ts.
In al hour alter, be awOke bis family, BEN,
sick, and 10 one hour more he was CORPSE.
Mr. Byrd was valuable member u tia
Baptist Church.-Fred. HrGH.