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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

INbh h.
The dignifed rebuke OF Hon H. ". Do
viz, administered t. the misguided youag
men at the University of Virginia, who ba's
lately, by their action (under improper q.
vice. given so much pain to the friend. q
that institution, and to large majority q.
the intelligent people Of oar State, i. i1,i
what it should be-approprlate, class'es
gentlemanly, but Secere. have seen Letter
from u student at the University. which -lr
that the thinks, if let alone, the studer,
would never have acted rs rudely and d..
c0urteOusly as they have. 1t is Mr.. DAVIS;
good fortune, to have his enemies CONSTANT
doing something to protect him from his aUa
Il mean no personal d,srespect,) in some u,
stances, wrong and obstinate course--'ni 3,
elevate rather than depress him in public e..
timation. A few more University proceei
ings, and he can sure enough defy the
press" to put him down. la the present
case bis triumph is cJmpiete--as the say.,
"the modification must be all elsewhere
JEFFERSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
4 i'iCh Letter,

A resident OF Syracu-e, New York, whose
wife bad lett him, ard gone West, for the
purpose OF obtaining divorce, was desIrou-
of ascertainiug when the divorce was Obtain
ed, and wrote TO several couuty clerks t. in
quire whether the divorce was granted IL
tneir counties. The following is copy vi
one Of the replies:
NuNCEE. INDIANA, January Is, 50.
DEAR SIR: There has not been an applIca.
ton for divorce in the name o. -- in our
curt, BOT think we have divorced one-half
of the citizens Of your Sttte. and ii We have
good Iuck, se will, guess. tni.h your State
and Massac huse;ts in a few years. Yours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
Rem,niscence OF the Poet Barns.

At the recent celebration OF BIrns'S b!rth-
day at CIncinnati, Mr.. John } fry real an
extract from letter written by Mrs. jane
Renwich, of New York. descriptive OF youth
! full feelings aud "reminiscences, when long
long ago, she was com oiimented by the poet
Burns rs Jeanne Jetfrey," Of L'chmaoen,
her MAIDEN Dame:-
1T was after dining in company with me
D ,e,, at the house OF Mr.. Nicol, who WAS ilv-
ing Al Mutfat, that Burns sent 10 me the song
willie trewed peck y maui was then OF
" Ii. and yic Il cec bit idsSte that Burns danced
out with me IN his arms and put me into the
carriage beside my father, singing. 'HFeen
grows the rushes, o."
p ,or, pUor Burn. How often have | seen
him in cold winters night when he had
been for hours over the mDOTS and MOSES
after the smugglers, (What task for such a
spiri, open my fathers little parlor door
and stalk ia with his great llOn-skin coat and
. fur cap covered sith snow, and his foe New
foundland dog. Thurlow, ut his side, looking
stern and dour, a. if at war with all the
world; with what kindness was be welcomed
by my dear parents, while my sister and sci;
seated him in my mothers easy cLHr, |
drought my slippers and prepared Tor him
cup of tea; then seatlGL ourselves on our low
crecpiss at his feet watch his countenancf
brighten up into almost more than mortal
beauty and Intelligence, ard listen to his ln-
spired words, every one OF which was abso-
lutte poetry. There is no event OF my happy
early days that look O'ck upon with Sucn
pride AZ having Sat az the feet OF such
man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
An ASalRnc he.

An avalanche occurred 90 Monday last 10
the town Of M1ntviie, Maine, spon the farm
of Mr.. E.iha Murray, coming 10 contact
with his house with such violence az to break
10 the doors and windows, throwing M-s.
Murray upon the f,or, disiocatng her
shoulder and fraciuring both her arms. IL
flea the house with water, snow, and ice,
making its way dOwn by bursting the parti-
tions. INTO the cellar. il came with such
power that i; swept path four or Eve feet
deep and some forty to fifty wide, carrying
away stone walls ard fences, scattering the
stones ADD rails over the Geld t. the distance
CT for:y or fifty rods. The fsrm is situated
rear the foot Of the mountain called "Hog
Back" 1t being about the most elevated land
10 the county Of Waldo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
a Hycna Loose.

\ distressing tragedy occurred this week
in the Western part OF this State. Gran
nung's MeaagerIeis wintering two miles west
# Psuliing. Pdulding couaty. Among the
other animals vas hycna, said u be the
largest IN the United Stats The animal
was very forociJus. and had twice bitten his
keeper. Early Wednesday morning, the
hyena escaped. Search VA Ius antiy made,
aud later in tho morning he was discovered
in the graveyard, having dug up and purity
dcvoufei two or three dead bodies. Several
of the citizens rushed 10 TO take II, when 1t
turned upoU its as-alnnts, striking down "a
German day laborcr, named Jacrt p fenburg,
and crushed the head Of the unfortunate IN ~
in his Jaws. killing him instantly. The
brd,e then mad its Is ape, after tearng the
le,n from the right arm and chest OF lad,
who i not expected to rec1ver. The ANNA!
sue ceded in making good it, escape. The
citz rs are much excited. Parties are scnur.
irg the woods, aot the menaErrle men have
been notified by 1'm3 Of the citizens = re-
rnovs their establishment at omce.--Cters-
land NeTuM GH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
COMMLNrLl.r.

lCoMMUNiuifr,
Some fourteen months since, there
much stir, and some uneasiness. ia y,r,.,
on account Of eur colored population, n.
suggestions were made to our lau.m,,..
rs to plans Of patrol 10 all the slave r.,,...
of the State. The owners Of slave. rr,. r-.,
to exercise more rigid and uniform d.,
pline. And, from ali that was sail .,.
would have supposed that the whole vi;,,
population Of the State were Of one mind o..
to being relieved in this matter. The ST..
is DOW over, and during the calm. all Of Tia.
resolves are forgotten, and it is plain {, h.,
seen nothing is to be done for the g3.i w.,
the master, slave, or free negro. Weas,
free people, land | fear a little too free All
don't, generr lily speaking, fear danger ma
we imagine we are almost in sight o; /,
This is not wise; for the custom has l,,
been, in time of peace, prepare tor War
The master sleeps pleasantly, because the II.
tervals are long between the times BE- i.
forced to realize that the discipline in y,,,
SlUl6 Is uOl euuSIcbiJ uulIOTm aul rlyl
Slaves are permitted 10 ramble all night. AMI
20 frequent places where poisonous spirit.
are soli-Suudsys not excepted. They .ts,,
what they please, 80 they dOn't steal from
their masters and, yet, owners Of slaves tom.
BILE themselves not as to where their sery,r..
are from Saturday night until Monday morn.
ing. In the meantime, they hold meeting.
have parties, associate with miserable whit,
men, frequent houses Of ili-fame; and. ye
the masters, and our worthy law maker.
seem not to hear nor to See The evils. "a,
Of association and connection with m.og
worthless free negroes, to whites and black.
| need no, state.
Oar worthy representatives neet together
in Richmond, live on the very best thatol,
land and our rivers can afIrd, drink Tie
best wines and braudies, and are 50 hagpg
and conteDted, that they cannot see or l0rgg
that the sober, cold-Sater county Eeo..s
who sent them there, TO transact their bus.
ness, have any cares Or wants 10 clnuec,.1
with the colored population.
Let ME suggest to them, u pass law.
taxing all free negroes ten dollars heal
per year, and require all 20 leave the >un
who cannot, or Will not, obtain good security
for their good behaviour, with forfeit Of
$500 if they dI-obey any law 10 relation t.
them. Sei-preservaton requires that m,
thing be done. CLARKE COUNTY.
Clarke County, Feb. g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
Cnmndn MOI Wiling.

1t is not long since we IN sde our readers
acquainted With the profound proposal OF Mr..
Lewis ID. Campbell, in Congress, TO pur-
chase ali the British possessions on this end
OF the eminent, and annex them 70 our
Union, already SO harmonious AMI hO.noge-
ueOus 1t would be Il ply not to let our rea-
ders know how TT one of the parties to the
purchase 10 uuestiOo-nameIy, the Canadi.
aus-.re delighted with the scheme. lac
following extract will inform them :--isterS-
bUrg Int.
The Toronto C,lonist is very much excited
on the subject and relieves Itself thus:
Commend US - American Free Sollers
for matchIess inpudehce And cOmmerd
Us especially to Mr. Campbell OF ONO, for
the efrnntery with which an opponent Oi
Walker Central American forays, himself
proposes to fiiIibuster nOrthward on whole
sale scale The telegraph tells an ALMOST
uuintelH sIble tale of Mr. C4mpbelrs effort in
Congress yesterday.
I'VE gather, however, that he proposes to
cOuutarbalance Southern extension 10y the
purchase Of Canada, and the other British
North American possessions; and that sup
posing the poor PrOvncialists ready 10 sub
init L. the bargain and sale without u muir
mur, he promises graciUusly to admit them
to share in the -qUab5le at Washington
The mails, probably, will enli.hten Us up u
the u iect 10 IL day OF two. Meanwhile, W.
leave our readers u cogitate upon the mod
e,ty Of this MIR. Campbell, and the territorial
abrtemiousncss of his rabid Free-sOil com
patriots. For ourselves we must say that II
our tate Individually, be to be swallowed
bpa-.DustriItor fashion, we prefer 70 pass IN
t. the gulet Of Southern gentleman, rath-
er than into that Of an Ohio lawyer"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
A Vermont Democrat.

What the democracy Of that rank abolition
State, Vermont. lack 10 numbers they would
seem to make OF 10 weight. b u. Brigham,
ESQ, nov in this ciy, ia a sampls OF the
heavy men" Of the party 10 that St'te. IL
stauds SIX feet four, aud weighs about 300
ttJ. And his business operations ia farmer
are proport:ons,eIy large. lie is the owner
of 200 acres of land. and keeps thereon q
ds,ry Of 200 rows. II this lie sample ot
the true men Vt Vermont. there IS hope for
Ler future Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
Later from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Feb. S.-By the schooner
Hardness, arrived from Tamplco, ad'ices u
the 2srh utimo have been received. The
Government OF the State had resolved to
support the Tacutsya plan; Generals Parod'
and CARA we're opposing It. Large forces
are reported to be gathering in the vicinity OF
the city with the intention of attacking 1t
should the Government persist in sustaining
the Dictatorship Of COmonfort. A number
of tumults have taken place 10 the State Ut
T,maulioas without serious results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

A joint resolution introduced IN the Sen
ate from the Committee on Foreign Relations
authorizes the President to use the na7ai
force, If necessary. in the event OF the reiu-
sal of Paraguay, to render satisfaction tor
tho attok on the steamer Water Witch, etc
There is some talk of sending out special
minister to make the demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
Later from kniisns.

Sr. LOUIS. Feb. 9--LsttcTs from kansa'
published il the Democrat say that the Leg
islaturo has passed bill providing tor ne"
con. titution. The Delaware Crossing, and
other returns, have been found buried be
meath a wuod-piIe of Cahoun'7 office, at lie
compton, by Sheriff Walker, who was dis
matched thlther 10 search for these return'
by the Board of Commissioners appointed t
investigate frauds. Wits have been issued
for the arrest of Mclean and Sherwood, who
are said to have fed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
Free Negroes.


The House OF Delegates, on Monday, re
sumed the consideration Of the b!l Tor the
relief of the Commonwealth from the free
negro population. The pending question
was on the amendmen, submitted on Friday,
by Mr.. Dickinson, Of Prince Edward, which
being put, was determined in the negative
ayes 50, nay, Is.
After the adoption Of several amendments,
the question vas put 90 advancing the bill
to is nugrossment, and determined in the
affirmative by the following vote; This
bill i MIR. Duckwalps not the bill ls Urigi-
nally proposed
YEAS -Nessrs Anderson, Arnold, Barbour,
OF IUipeprr, Bass. Boyle Boisseau, BowIes,
Brown o. Bedford Brown, OF Petersburg Brown,
OF Upshur. BurweIl. CaumadIy, Caperron, Card.
well. Carpenter Carter OF Richmond county
and Westmore'and, Carter OF Russell, Cassln,
Chapman. Chase Christian, Claybrook, Cooke.
rlIl Cox. Conrad, DAbnrY, Davis, DeIarnette.
Dickinson OF Gray sou. Draper, Duckwall, Ed
mundS Gibson. Gjlmer. Graham, Grant, Grego-
r.. HacEley. Harper Hasklns, Hoge Howry,
Jones OF Appomattox kaufman. Keen, KempeT
Lee, Luudy, Lynn, Mallory, Martin, Nartz,
Mays, Mckay, MrKenney, Miller, Nelson, Ply
male Powell, Of Hampshire, Prince, Rives, Ro-
maid. RutEner. Rutherford. Shepard SIbert, Spit
Ter Stevens NtIrm. Tarrm, TebauIt Thomas,
Thompson, Thum5urg, TomIln, Ward, Wing
held. Wood. Word Ydncey, Young 81
Nars-llessrs Alexander, Allen, Arnett,
Bailey, Ball. Barbour, OF Monongalia, Bowcork,
Bud, Clarke CrerI, Creign, Davidson. Dean,
Dowumau, Faun'lrroy, Lakewood, Raymond,
E.,rl HrcL,,y JnIrLnr of T.vlor Inbpsnu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The New York papers are questioning the
propriety Of the proposed present of brick
house to the president Of the board Of me.
trOpolitan police commissioners, (Gen. Nye, J
which it said, has already been contracted
for. and is valued at $4,000. To-day (says
the Espress) the policemen in New York
city. received their monthly wages, and the
first instaluent was deducted for the house,
by the inspectors. from each mans pay, ex,
cept in few instances, where the pstrolmen
positively refused to submit t. the imposition.
The contribution by those who did Pay was
not exactly compulsory, but as one Of them
expressed it. 50 nearly so that there was no
fun in it. TIE New York Evening Post
which sympaihizcs in policies with Gen Nye,
describes the system of gentle coercion By
which these contributions were levied.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The motion made by Mr.. Douglas. in the
Senate, on Tuesday, to call up his resolution
making inquiry for certain information with
reference to Kansas affairs, was opposed by
Mr.. Mason. and advocated BY Messrs Bell,
Pugh, and Douglas. Mr.. Green also made
few general remarks upon the same sub
iect. The motion of MIR. Douglas was lost
yeas %, nays 30-thcugh several Senators
expressed tneir willingness to vote for taking
nm the resolution at future day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

A call is published in the Washington
Union for meeting of the Democratic mem
beers of the House of Representatives, to be
held last might, at the Hall OF the House
The call is signed by Messrs. Letcher' Clan
oy Jones, Phillips, Cochrane, James b. Clay
and Alex. II. Stephens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

Another Investigating committee has Teen
ordered by the House Of Representatives t.
inquire into the facts connected with the sale
and purchase of tract Of land on Long Is
land bv the Government of the United States
for fertilization purposes. The amount OF
business thus carved out, in addition to that
already On the calendar, will afford active
employment for several months to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
The OYSTER Bill.

A private letter from Gloucester county
sayS-"The oyster bill, now before the Leg
isiature, has created a good deal of excite
uent among the York river oyster planters
/ hasa heard several say that they would
take cost for tho oysters which they have
planted There are good many who have
not sold bushel this winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

In the Southern Literary Messenger Is
published long aud interesting letter from
John G. Chapman, an American artist OF
distinguished reputation OF Rome, Ia native
of this place addressed to Gov. Wise, CIV
ing him a full account of the plans and de-
signs of Crawford for the statues for the
Washington Monument, and the exact coz
dition in which he left the unfinished work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The number Of vessels now in pert at Nor
folk, is about one hundred. Many Of them
are taking in cargoes Of corn, and some OF
the large ones as usual, are loading tor the
West Indies, with slaves, naval stores DC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
A singular Disease.

A disease somewh.t pneumonia IN It's
character, prevails tn a great extent IN and
shout the vicinity OF GrautsSllle, in this
county. One physician residing there II Is
said, had UPWARDS of one bundrsd patients
last week of persons suffering from this
strange visitaut. 1t has oDly proved fatal,
we believe, IN g few ins:auces.--CHmCer-
land Ciplida.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

Mr. Goods, from the Committee for the Dis
trict of Columbia has reported bill to re-
inburse the Corporation Of GeorgetoWn' ~
c.. for advances of money made to complete
thu Little Falls bridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
The Paradiae Of Debtors.

A bill hes been introduced into the Lsgis-
,atnre of Minnesota intended 10 stimulate
immigration into the State. This bill ex-
emnts actual setters from all process OF law
for the recovery of debts that we're contract
ed before coming into the State
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11
Views of Gov. wise.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. &c ". Wise, in
respopse to 40 invitation to attend the anti
Lecompton meeting here last evening, reiter-
ates the arguments against the Constitution,
contained in his Tammsuy letter, and, re-.
viewing the Presidents Kansas message,
combats bis arguments. So there will be
nure excitement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The speech of the Emperor OF the french
il somewhat interesting, from the fact OF Its
enupciation of the government view OF the
Emniire-that it seeks to set forth what the
Empire is! Fine words, however, cannot
conceal the fact, that France is now under
the rule of an absolute moparch-anu toat
Liberty lies ia chains at his feet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The Richmond South calls upon tbe"Demc-
cratic Members Of Congress-" to issue tue
"sentence of accommodation against Sena-
tor Douglas" We believe the Richmond
Enquirer has not revoked its opinion that
douglas is true to the South"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The Northern Democrats who o'ed aye, in
the House of Representatives, on Mr.. Har-
ris's resolution concerning Kansas, were
Haskin, of New York; Alrain, Of New Jer-
sey; Gropsheck. Cockerill, Lawrence and
Hall. of Ohio; Morris, Shaw, Marshall, Han
ris, sul Smith, of illinois; English, Foley,
Davis, and Niblack, of Indiana; Owen Jones,
Hickman, Chapman, Dewart, and Montgom"-
nv, of Pennsylvania; and McKibben, of Cal
ifornia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The Washington correspondent OF the
Richmond Examiner. says:-"The whole pc
liticsl horizon is unpromlsing. Inc oou'"
il beloaguered. The Union is in danger -
The democratic party is orumbilng 10 pie
na.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

We entirely agree with the Union when II
saws, in reference to Kansas-"tbatw We have
had enough of il. II has cost the govern,
ment many millions of dollars; it has occu
pied Congress month in and out; it has par
alyzed industry in the Territory; it has re-
tarded immigrstiou it has rendered proper
ty unsafe and largely deprecated it's value;
it has weakened the bonds of the federal
Uuion- demoralized the press and parties,
We want the matter settled"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

Mr.. Bsrbee's Statue Oft Coqueste. ia Wis
tied by numbers in Washington, and ismuch
admired as work Of genius and art. We
v;,b the State of Virginia would order from
Mr.. Barbee a statue Of some one or more
81 b.r 1Peak men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

Ion, the Washington correspondent OF the
Baltimore Sun writes about Kansas, and
kindred subjects" as follows
at is now quite certain that the free-State
marty in Kansas will have possession of the
Safe government as soon as the L rrltory
shall he admitted as a State under the L.
compton constitution. This changes the as
pect of the matter, and what is to be the
effect of the change upon the action of Coz
gress on the subject, remains to be seen. We
shall see with how much haste three more
free States will he brought into the Union.
Kansas will come in practically as a free
State, with an anti-slavery Legislature and
two black republican Senators. Minnesota
and Oregon are undispu,ably free.
The new Territories which offer themselves
to the South, as balance for the accession
of three free States. are Arizona and the In
dian Territory Both of these might become
slsveholding States if the South have tair
chance in their settlement. The Indian Ter
ritory is now slaveholding, and 80 probably Is
Arz Ii the last named territory is not
sufficiently extensive for a populous State,
lite limits may be enlarged by the addition of
a part Of California, or of territory now
Mexican, and which could be easily pur-
chased.
The productions OF these States are OF a
kind that will make slave labor profitable
Cotton Of long staple and silky texture Is 10.
digenOus on the ella, river OF Ar1z1nn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

Frederick William Louis. Grand Duke 81
Baden, died on the 2lst of January. lie
was bora September 9th, 1926, succeeded az
regent in pace of his brother Louis, April
o4,h. 1852, and was created Grand Duke by
patent, September 5th, 1856. His wife Is a
daughter of the Prince Of Prussia, and Sis.
ter Of the husband Of the Princess Royal OF
ENGLAND.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The Washington Union says, that the
amount claimed by the Collins line of steam
ers, as now due, is the sum Of the deductions
made by the proper department from the
usual compensation on account of the per-
Torrance of the mail service by other vessels
than those mentioned in the contract; that is.
the deductions have been made in cOrse-
ouence OF the inferior character of the ser
wee performed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The contemplated toar aud lectures OF the
North. Of Rev. Mr.. Brownlow, are very much
deprecated by the Baltimore American. 1t
thiuks only mischief will come OF the pr0po'
ssd undertaking.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The ladies composing tue Mount Vernon
Association Of the Union" have asked the
legislature of Virginia to issue scrip to the
amount of 100000 for the purchase Of
Mount Vernon in the form and upon the
terms which Mr. Washington requires. They
pledge the payment of the interest on this
scrip now, by placing it 10 the State treasury
in advance, with one fourth of the principal,
and they declare their belief that with their
Frightening prospects. tue remainder of the
TWO hundred thousand dollars will be ready
within year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

The ice dealers in New York are turning
their attention to Maine and Canada, des
nairing of obtaining their supplies, this Wild
ter from nearer home.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

A young American lady in Paris threat
ems to sue President Buchanan for breach OF
promise; she says that dining at her fathers
table wears AGO, he said to her-"My dear
Miss, If ever should be President you snail
he the mistress Of the White House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-11

hill Is before the Senate of Maryland,
providips for the inspecting, measuring and
ve;sbine of all wheat and other grain brought
to Baltimore for sale.