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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Food Consumed by a Man daring LIFE.

We take tho following IRON lat uuuLg:
of the London Times:
NJ. Alexis Soyer in one Of his most touch.
ing pictures of real life, represents l. Us o
cool genius leading out little arl,toeraI =
a Jet unconscious millionaire, 10 vast rI''a,
npon which lie collected on one spot al. Do
delicate food ADD costly liquors which it1i
favored being will consume during 20
period OF his mortal struggles, NupI osius hu
to attain the average age oi man. I.a.
great writer throws in the additional ani aa-
full touch that the animals destined tgT 'aa
support Of the little boy are IN that dreaded
vision endowed with life, and are gazing q
their future consumer with lack ,g'
reproacbtuI eye Taking the medium cor
sumption Of his daily meals, the euiu'o, 49,
ter in question ha- calculated that Il" bf
would be surrounded and "az"d ut b' I'D L
en-, 200 sheep. 100 calves, 300 lamb" 81 f...
10 poultry by 200 fowls. 300 turkey, j..
geese, 400 Guckings. 263 pigenr'; li..
par,rdge-, phea>an's, and grouse, coo VOL.
cocks and sripes, COO will duck, wiisst
and teal; $50 plovers, ruff, and r'e''.
800 Quails. ortoIans, and dotteTiIis' atl .
few euillpmots and other foreign N j.
also BY 500 harcs and rabbits, ~ i-''
100 gunea-iOwl. 10 reacocks, ard "yV 'I-
fowl 10 the way OF fish. hy 10 wiJ'
lao salmon, 100 cod. 26O trout +yo mas.
ersl; 300 whittings. 800 role4 AID -I''
n unders, 400 red mul!et 300 erI-, ljNh'
docks, 400 behring's, and 5, COS -mel''; a'-|
some hundred thousands OF those i1i,H :.
silvery white bait, besides ie" Hu'.'..
species OF frestwster fishes. IN she.-''
by % turtle. 80 900 oysters, Low I"a''s'
or crabs, 300 600 nrs9ns, shrimp, -A'..'',
and anchuyies. With euumereuDn a. 81.
living creatures We will stop. we ha'. 20
room to dwell upon the food, upon 'he I.'.'
and vegetables; We would Only ~ 'h"' ...
liquids t. pr, mote the digestion ui the "y'.
articles. enumerated or .ugge-rri, 7re ..
ted as 40 hOgsheads Of vine, ! op>i %.
NJ beer. 5S4 gallons Of spirits, az o' I!n.1'
&c. THIS may furnish a rough Iira Y ...
spectacle that would meet the Intelllseni 49,
of little Colonel Of the Grrnadlef Quar-.
summoned at on early age to lu-r's'
future rations The sight that would -
the eyes Of an embryo soldier de'nb'i
serve under biz command would he MI So
less complicated nature. seeing that u '..'
mainly consist Of a huge o'le Of boiled .''.
beef, 10 weight equalIlng ! Cos b. d -'na!
overlooked, fresh meat. We have '""''
overstated the weight, and Uvei-e' tma'.
esculen. value Ut this mOuhtaIn OF N''
flesh, because a private soldier does o.
celve even ID Of such diet every JAS o.
eveo from the weight he actually Te;.l''
considerable deduction must be maze
bone and other portions unfit inr humhA We
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

We willingly forgive Caleb Gushing, OF
Nj ass, the political alterations of former
years, for aid on account of the course be
pu rsue ed during the last year or two OF Gen.
Pirece's administration, and has since pur-
sued in bis own state up to this time. In
the noble staLd he takes, in the national
sentiments be utters, in the Legislature OF
Massachusetts, he acts as patriot and
ct atesnan. Though now Democrat, and
citing with that party, in the conservative
path 10 which he treads We yet believe he
must find his old Wing principles. those upon
" bicb be can lean for support with the most
reliance. He meets and encounters the
Black Republicans in debate. always With
vigor and effect, and alwsya. too. in triumph
as far as reason, argument, and eloquence
can give him the victory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Cont-ibutionto science.

Ats meeting of the American chronological
Society, held IN New York city on Friday
last, DR.. Wills De- Has-, Of Nirglrla, read a
paper on the subject OF an Inscription, In
twenty-three unknown characters, uron a
small .tlne tablet, found in a mound at Grave
Creek, 10 Western Virginia. lrappears that
there has been great deal of doubt 10 the
minds OF the savaus, both here and in Europe,
a. TO the genuinenes- Of this small stone
tablet with the twenty-ihree unknown charac-
tiers; but the paper of DR.. De H,ss puts a"
end to all csviI. aud the relic was ac-
knowledged to be one Of the most valuable
Contributions to American arcbDI logy that
has been made for years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Washington college virginia.

I Correspondence IF the Richm ond Dispatch. !
LEXINGTON, Va, March 1t, 1888 The
recent rebellion among thestudeuts OF Masb-
ingfon Cullege-a brief notice OF which was
published last week in your IapeT-sas
brought 70 an issuc thIs m rning, by the d.
mis-al of three Of the rebels, the only ones
known by the Faculty to have heen engaged
in the disturbance AS soon as the announce
meut was made, iorty-three other students
Immediately sept 10 their names to the ft-
Guilty az parriceps crimrnls, and OF course
equally liable to their official censure. Il IL
SAID that these participants have dctefmln-
ed, if they IRE not dismissed also, to absent
themselves from recitation, and III this way
free the Professors to exercise their author,
ty. This il one of the most serious and la
mentable d faculties that has occurred IN the
College Tor many years, the finale of winch
no one can now even conjecture. Specula-
ton is rife on every side a - what will be
the result OF this unfortunate outbreak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
r.,,.bir Instrument.

We have had our attention called to a
newly invented instrument for practical sur
veying, by Robert d. LiIley, SON OF COL Jas.
NJ. Lllley, Of Greeuville, Augusta county
Va, by whom q patent has recently been OBJ
tanned. The instrument gives the bearings,
the latitude and departure, the horizontal
distance; corrects variation; calculates the
area of triangles. heights and distances;
works right and obliqus angled trlgonome-
try, &c, g.. The instrument Is highly re-
com mended By many OF the most scientific
and istinguished cltizens of the State, and
is certainly worthy Of the attention OF sur
veyors. -Rteimond Enquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
a Sew Idea,

A New Haven correspondent Of the Tri-
hune relates the following as one Of the incl
dents growing our of the late fsh, between
the students of Yale and the boys Of the
tywn:-
..On the eight Of the ARRAY, party came
eff, at which several of the students were
preseut. One individual came armed with a
Ratchet. One of the carriages, coming home
late from the party, with two ladies' and q.
s,udent inside was stopped by party OF
men. who demanded to know whether there
was any student inside. 10 an instant, the
ladies' with remarkable presence of mind,
concealed the student thin their hoops. The
G,pmen looked in. saw no student, and per-
mirted the carriage to pass Oh. Nive Ia 1rln-
oline Z"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
we.hIngtonin Massachusetts.

The Boston correspondent Of the New York
Journal of Co nmerce, referring 10 the cele-
tration OF the % 10 Boston, the day being
a legal holiday throughout the State, says
that Washington visited New England hut
tuirc iu bis memorable life, once in July
IT'S. when be took command Of the Am"ri-
can Army AZ Cambridge, and again in 1852,
W hen he made a Presidential excursion to the
\ orth. Boston and its envirOns, says the
correspondent. are full Of o j-ctS that 90 to
ImmortaIiz" the name OF the Father of bis
country. The principal ,trest is called Wash.
ington street; there are Washington Square,
Washington Place, Washington Court, Wash.
instun Bank, Washington Insurance Com
paoy, be,ldes Washington Halls, and other
Ins tlru'ions with the same name. There are
the Washington Heights at South 'ston,
and the Washington private house and Elm
NJ Cambridge \ nools marble statue Of
WA,HINGToN by Cnnufz, is 10 the State
II use. There j. the t0wa o. Washington IN
Massachusetts, There are los counties and
owns named Washington 10 the various
= ate-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
ca bbaHes.

The cultivation Of the cabbage for sio'I'
ing bias now become quite common 10 "'
sections of our country. That the cav.
is a valuable vegetable for this pu7Po'e W.
can DO little doubt The specIhi 4I'.
Of its actual alimentary matter /, now.
very Inconsiderable; yet, when ted 10 !.
loo with other vegetables Of more 'o.I >
nutritive quality. and which, a'tnou3o ~
greatly exceed i. in this respect, GF2 ",
ferior TO il 10 volume or bulk, It SUBJ
very important and valuable Pu'Pg.''s D.
economy of alimentitIon, and aus ~
rally ty the stimuli. OF dIstenuon '''''
produces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
HnnIh Of NV YORK.

The New York Herald speaking Of crime
in that city, Gays: II other countries youth
is frivolous reckless, ion petuOus. ardent. hot
headed in New York, it seem. 10 be brutal,
cold-blooded, treacherous, sayage, c1wart!y.
Abroad, the more heinous crimes OF the calen-
dar- murders, rapes, arson-are invariably
the work Of men hardened in crime; here
they are the achievements Of youths who are
just at the age when the heart Is believed TO
be the most generous and the feelings kindest.
Our boys pass from the schoo.-hcuss to the
lambs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Poisoned by Oysters.

Several instances of being p'i''o.'
eating oysters have recently occn[,'':.
Friday m orning, the family Of VI. b.',. :.
Stsrwell, residing at NJ. 4O9 from
were made quite sick hy eating Oyster, -. 7.
had become poisonous by exposure y - f,
They we're seized WITH siolen, SomiuUE''
exhibited all the symptoms when ~.
follow the taking Of arsenic. A I"i
was called 10. and no serious results '''
ed - Cincinnati EUz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
on SprInGa.

4 letter from Writ Court House describes
the e rolcum sources IN that neigbborbood.
They were first discovered by an old hunter
named StJkeIy, on Hughes river, near the
junction with the little krna~ha. This oil
Is found at q very short distance below the
surface OF the ground, and extends in hori-
zJntaI bed about one mile along the river,
running west, and back, north and south,
for about fifteen miles. 1t lies saturatng n
stratum Of coarse sand SIX feet deep, and
from every space Of ten square feet about
ten barrels Of oil may he secured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Traver between wnsh'n aud Alexandria.

March has come in like lion" If it does
not 90 oct like a lamb" In going up from
Alexandria &c Washington, on Tuesday morn
ing last, on the Geo. Page" we experien.
ced q gale that was almost terrific. Inc
river was soon in angry commoton, tossing
ts white caps about like snow fakes, aud
presenting a grand appearance. But the
wind WAS so strong that the waves could mt
rise, else we might have had miniature sea-
storm. The Page" under her shlltui pl.
1T, kept her course most CALAMITY, breaking
through one or two fields Of ice, and reach
ed her slip as if nothing unusual had taken
place.
Ga our return, we took Colonel French's
Railroad and had quick, pleasant Tip
The ears are very neat AID comfortable. anu
the trips very regular. The Company will,
if permitted, make bridge for IN" cars
across the Potomac. 30 as To run into Wash
ingtun direct. This would take good deal
Of travel, it is believed, from the river route
90 Richmond, and throw it on the Orange and
Alexandria road. B.tween the cars and the
boats, tue communication between Alexln-
dra and Washington can scarcely now be
interrupted Blue Rtdge Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

Alta Democratic meeting lately held in
Clarke County, the object Of which was ito
consider the propriety of hold q Convention
TO nominate County officers" on motion OF Mr..
T p. Peudleton. it was, Resolved, that it is in.
expedient to hold such convention for county
nomina,io ms this Spring. The Clarke Jour.
nal Gays the meeting was unusually large
and full, aud the prevalence of sentiment
against regular nominations this Spring al
most universal"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Singular Case OF Infatuation.

A singular case ot lntatu atom was brought
to light on Saturday, the victim being Mr.. j.
Franklin Langley Of Norfolk, Va, who has
been swinded out OF about 81 500. Ii APP
pears tina. Mr.. L. recently arrived III the
city, and put up at the Astor House. "a tr-
day last he was met by two girls named
Emma Howard and MIry Russell, wh1 ~
weighed him into thieviug den KEEP. IN the
rear. Of NJ. 81 Elm street, by che VIM
Howard, where he vas kept in a seml-stupid
state, aud feecei out o; nearly all bis
money. He finally became desperately 10
love To Mary Ru:sel and offered 20 marry
her. she cunsented, ana be bought her
several silk dresses and handsome ward
robe, besides several articles OF Jewelry.
lie afterwards took her TO jersey City,
to get married, but the girl backed out, and
said all she wsbt.d Of him was his presents.
and that when she did get married she wat
ted somebody besides an old TOOL. THIS
brought Mr. Langley to his senses and ne
found that the girl sni her acconpIices bad
duped him out Of about 81 800, all De had
with him except IS. lie then went - the
Deputy Superb tcRdcut of the Police AMI
told his tale, ard the result Vas that Inward
and one Jack Russell, aud the two girls we're
arrested au locked up to answer charge Of
conspiracy. MIST of the wardrobe and
iewe Try which Mr.. l. purchased for the GIRL
was recovered and given in charge OF the
Property Clerk. but several hundred dollars,
which the gang got from him, are still missing.
Mr. Langley is resident 0! Norfolk, aud Is
about 4j years Of age. II recently returned
from Calilornia.-helc York NeUS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

10 the Conference on Thursday, the resolu'
tons relative to the "Uuion Methodist" were
discussed by the mover, Rev. B. Ii. Nadal.
Rev. Noryal Wilson, and others-all advo-
eating the establishment of such paper, al
though some thought i. should be carefully
considered. The question was finally refer.
red to a committee composed Of one from
each district, with instructions to report next
day upon the whole subject. Sumo minor
matters we're then discussed and disposed Of;
and at one o'clock the conference adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

10 the House of Representatives, on Thurs
Jav. Mr.. Ouitman made speech in support
of the bill reported by him from tue Com
mit,ee on Military Affairs. authorizing a regi'
ment Of mounted volunteers for the defence
of the Texas frontier, and that the Psesideu,
accept the services of four additional resI-
ments of volunteers. He paid high com,
plimeut to the bravery Of the volunteers of the
Me.;can war. and was listened to with much
interest BY his fellow members.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The London Farmers Magazine for Feb
ruary contains q pages upon the cattle
plague now desolating Europe, or. at least
most of the States of the Continent. 1t is
hoped it will not cross the Channel, ~ the
English are exercising great care against IT,
and the authorities of the countries where II
exists, take great pains to have the diseased
cattle destroyed. Importers of Cattle into
the United States should be especially care
full not to import this terrible pest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The Washington Star says:-"on Tues-
dav last, the annual township elections
throughout the Empire State cane of. As
far as we bave heard from them, they indi-
cate heavy aggregate Democratic gain in
all quarters of the State. Thus, the Demo-
Gratis carry the cities Of Rochester and O.we'
20, and gain heavily throughout the Con
gressiopal district Of Hon. Israel L. Hatch"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Tom afOea.

A correspondent of the GsDesee F,rmer
gives his mode Of growing tomatoes. He for
wards mis- plants 10 a hOt-6ed or green house,
and grow. them in pots until they are - foot
or foot and half high, turning them out
about the second week in May. lie plants
them three feet apart 10 rows. When plant
ed he drives Dwn few stakes, six or eight
/ feet apart, leaving them about four feet high
the whole length of the rows and mailing q
strip of wood all along the tops. and tying
! one or two lower down the stakes, to make a
/ trelis. The ground should be dug deep and
made rich with manure, and spoonful Of
suaDo tnixed with the soil around each root
We quote: When they have grown suth-
cient long t. tie to the trelIis, select two
( or three OF the longest shoots and tie tJem
loosely 10 the treilS, cutting away all other
small lsteralI which may grow 90 the main
! branches. | let these man branches grow
until t1ey have come IN flower and set tle
first bunch of truIr; then | pinch out the top
one iDInt above the irult, leaving the Leaf en-
tire. | then allow il 10 90 90 again until It
has lowered and set another bunch OF fruit,
when the top is pinched Gu; one leaf above
the bunch, the same as the hrst, and so on
of all the rest, taking care i cut all the la
terals which may grow on the maln branches
down to the axies Ul the leaves, as often as
they are produced, but leaving the leaves en-
tire. II any one Will take this little extra
trouble, he will be amply repaid aud abso-
lutely astonished at the immense clusters OF
tine large tomatoes he will have. Ii planted
10 a favorable situation, they will rlpen AZ
least a. early as those grown IN any other
way out Of ors, and frequently three days
or a week earlier. When ripe they will hang
longer On the vines without decsying. The
situation can hardly be too suony. Deep,
/ ligut, loamy soil suits them best"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The Richmond Enquirer gives ITS "wnrn-
ing" TOO. IL says:-"lu the name OF the
Democratic party, and for the sake OF the
Adminsu alton, We again warn some of our
imperuous friends against an i"judicinus sc
verify upon those who cannot coincide with a,
us on every temporary issue Of expedlency.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The nomination OF Col. B. T. Washington,
to be collector of the customs, at San Francis
co, California, has been confirmed by the
Senate with great unsnimity, notwithstand-
ing the bitter personal opposition understood
to have been made to that action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

A letter from Oxford, Ohio, to the Presby-
terrain Of the West, says:-"lu common with
many Of our readers, you will be shocked to
hear that one who participated with US in the
delightful exercises Of the convention in your
city, only few days ago, has already met a
violent and voluntary death! The R,v. Seth
Howell, in fit of deep. protracted melan.
choly, committed suicide by banging. IN bis
own house, on Thursday, tie Is inst"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06
Horned Owl.

The larges, owl we have seen for long
time was captured near town, last week, by
our young friends Wilbur P. Morgan and
Join w. Dlfenderfer. |. measured tour feet
SIX inches from tip to tip of wings, aud was
of the horned specles. - Winehestsr Vrginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The act recognizing the militia OF the
State is construed by high authority, as pro-
vdius for the immediate vacation OF the
several Offices in every volunteer regiment
aud company in the State, to which commits
.inns are attached.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

Two men from Matthews county, Va,
named Marcus j. Tarr, and Ro. Hewlett,
we're severely beaten by rowdies, in Balti-
more, on Monday last. Tarr was woun:
ded in the left cheek near the eye, and
cut on the head with knives and slung sho:.
The assailants were arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The steamer St. Nicholas has resumed her
trims from Baltimore to Chapel Point, Md.
Leaving Baltimore on Monday evening" she
will arrive at the Point Tuesday evening, and
remain there until o'clock neat morning.
hen she will return to Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The resolution introduced into the House
of Representatives, asking the appointment
Of a select committee to examine the charges
Of Executive influence controlling the action
Of members, was finally tabled, by vote Of
AYES go, NAYS 80.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The Washington Star says: THE reap
poin,ment of j. Winston as L. S. Marshal,
and the re-appointment Of Maj. NanderSllce,
as Indian Agent, meets with hearty appro-
val from the citizens oil Kansas now In sn's
oitv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

A man has been tried, convicted. and sem
fenced to Imprisonment in the penltentlary
for three years, in Walton county, Georgia.
for systematic cruelty to bis wife, which in
the end. caused BIER death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

In regard to the proposed re'opening of the
slave trade for the benefit of the labor mar
ket of Virginia, Maryland, Kentucky and
North Carolina, now depleted by the great
cotton fields of the South, the Union thinks
the remedy would be unavailable, for newly
imported negroes would not be brought to
Virginia, but would be carried to those fields
where their labor would bring the greatest
rewards. The law that takes away labor
would not be reversed by the proposed sup
plies from Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The DIV cling of the Rev. Mr.. Walton o"
wss, River, Anne Arundel county, Md,
took fire from the roof on Tuesday. and was
entirely consumed, with its contents inclua-
inc his library.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

A friend has sent to Governor Wise, an
Accomac jowl of Bacon. 1t measured about
two and q half feet across. The Governor
sspt i, to the Dispatch ,ffice. to show what
his own good county can produce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The widow of Gen. Harrison still lives. in
feeble health, at North Bend. The Pioneer
Association Of Ohio lately presented to her
a certificate of life membership in their as
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The Chinese potato has produced seed IN
France, and it is hoped that product oil
value for general cultivation may be pro
duced which has not yet been attained with
tho plant now in cultivation. oae OF the
complaints sgainst this root is that it has no
decided flavor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

However much the views and doctrines OF
Senator Seward are objected to--snd none
can object to them generally more than we
dot 10 admitted, on oil hands, that his late
speech, in the Senate. was very able one.
He is the foremost man Of bis party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

The cost to the city Of Richmond in fur
nishine refreshments for strangers, as well as
visiting councils. on the 22od ult,, will fall
bat little short Of $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

1t is announced that the next meeting Of
the Southern Commercial Convention is to be
held at Montgomery, Alabama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-06

A small printing Office was dispatched
not long since, from Paris for Coustantinople.
The press is to be worked entirely by the
Ladies' of the Harem of one Of the great Pa
cha's residing on the Bosphorus. The books
intended to be printed are chiefly works OF
amusement, translated from the French and
English