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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

A CARD.-NATH'L BOCSH, GROCER
~ aud SHIP CHANDLER, No 3, Hwsn $
Hharf ALEXANDRIA, VA. mn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24
MONDAY MORNING. MAY "a, 1858.
AUCTION SALES.

nNRUSTEE'S SALE OF A VALUABLE
FARM IN ALEXANDRIA COUNT, &,
VIRGINIA-By virtue OF deed OF trust bear
ing date on the l4th OF July, 1897, record
ed in Llber S, No. 3, page z97, OF the land re-
cords OF Alexandria, the undersigned, trustee,
will, on Tuesday, the 2Oh day Of Ap1f, 'o3s'
at II O'Clock A. on the premises, sell al pubic
auction. the valuable FARM, known as SUN.
MER HILL" containing ONE HUNDh'.-'
AND FIFTY ACRES, on the Washington and
Alexandria Turnpike Road, and about midway
between the two cities.
egs5s The improvements consist OF large and
IL substantial FRAME DWELLING, IN ex.
cellent repair, together with Stables, Servants
Houses, and all necessary out buildings ABOUT
100 acres are in good state OF cultivation, and
the residue in Wood and Timber.
This FARM is situated within a hall hours
drive OF the markets OF Washington, george
town, and Alexandra, and possesses advantages
rarely met with The land is OF excellent
quality, and produces good crops OF Gram and
| Grasses and is regarded one OF the most de-
sirabe farms IN the county.
Terms OF SALE-A sufficient amount in cash
to pay the expenses OF the sale, and S6,OOo win
interest from the l4th of July, 1887; and the
residue payable on the l4th day OF January,
1859; the deferred payments 10 bear interest,
and to be secured b. the bond OF the purchaser
and deed OF trust OIL the properly.
Major Tochman, residing on the premises, Will
shew them to any one desiring 10 purchase
|. LOUIS KlNZER, Trustee.
NH s-2aw,s NAT Int
II Immediately after the sale OF the Land
above mentioned, / will. (with the consent OF the
owner.) sell all the stock Of Personal
PROPERTY Oh said premises, consisting OF
HORSES, CATTLE. hogs, farming implements,
and agricultural machinery, wagons, carriages,
and household and kitchen furniture. Terms al
sale |. l.. hlNIER, Trustee
NH l5-2awts
IL The above sale was postponed on ac-
count of inclement weather until the sh of
Nay. at the same hour and place.
an 23-eots |. L. kINZER, Trustee.
~ The above sale is further postponed until
7msdoy HE om day Of June, ii fair, If not the
next ialr day, at me same time and place.
my lU-eots l. l. KlNZER, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

c. J. WISE. H. 'nhhH'
TINE GROUND PLASTER, 2240 POUNDS
TO THE Ton constantly ground and ior
sale 5y WISE & GREENE, 1T the Franklin
Steam Mills, Alexandria, Va. CALcISEp PLAs-
TER always on hand.
DCountng Room, No South Union street.
nv 5-dly
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MANASSAS GAP RAIL ROAD.

Y9 Y9ETs;ysS.ifsSssa<sS3E@Ss@AE E W
PntSSENGERS tor this Road will leave the
I Alexandria Station, in the Orange IRAN
- 4. VI, daily Sundays eApected.)
,g3-.f EDW. GREEN, Trea> urer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

T ARGE SUPPLY OF PAPER HANG
Il INGS.-S. p. FRANKLIN has just re-
ceIved at his new store corner OF Sth aud ID
streets, fifteen cases OF French and American
in every variety, style,
and price, which, added 10 mis- former stock,
makes his assortment larger and more complete
than can be found elsewhere in the District OF
Columbia Tney will be sold. at wholesale or
retail at a small advance on cost prices. I'D. cal
Washington, my l3-eo3w 4. 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

~ S. GWIN Il son, GENERAL COM
H. MISSION, GROCERS AND FORWARD
ING MERCHANTS will devote strict atten.
tion TO the sale OF FLOUR, WHEAT Corr, and all
kinds OF Country Pyoduce-to the purchase OF
Guano, Plaster, &c, and TO every thing pertain
ing TO our line of business, No. Union street
Alexandria Va aug l4-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

ININE TABLE CUTLERY AND Plated
Il WARE offer at small advance upon
cost. superior Ivory Handle Table and Dessert
Knives with or without Forks; Carvers; Game
Carvers, Scoops ior Pine Apple Cheese; Bread
Knives and Nut Picks Also, Silver Plated
Forks, Spoons, Ladies, Castors, &c. These
Goods are from the best manufacturer know
They are heavily plated on the best quality OF
AIbata, and will give satisfaction.
mn 2 JOHN OGDEN
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Editor and Proprietor,

No. 22 Beekman street, New York.
The NEW YORK WEEKLY is sold by all
the News Dealers in the United States and Brl
tish Provinces You c,n get it in Alexandria,
Va, at GEORGE SIGGERS' and GEORGE +.
FRENCH'S.
New York nv 2l-eo3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

crruprpr POWELL W. LEVIN POWELL.
(Lste " Ioudoun)
HOWELL x CO, GENERAL COM1hIS
SION MERCHANTS, DEALERS IN " INES
TEAS, LIQUORS, SEGARS, &c, corner htng
aad Union streets, Alerundria, Va
r. Strict personal attention gwen TO me
Gale of all kinds of COUNTRY PRopUCE. All
orders filled with despatch my lS-u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

THOMAS PERRY, COMMISSION MER.
CHANT, No. s. Jaaney's Wharf, Alexan-
dr,a Va nv 2s--tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

WRENCH DYETNG AND SECURING ES-
TABLISHMENT, 249, KISG sTREEr--
Grape Shawls Satins, Silks. Merlnos Woolen
and Cotton Goods in general, dyed IN any color
desired-Carpets, Curtains, Blonds, Laces, Straw
Bonnets Kid Gloves all kinds OF Ladies and
Gentlemens garments, cfesnei IN the very best
style. The necessary arrangements u this
new establishment being now complete, and the
co operation OF one OF the best Dyers, (Nons.
SIGOD, isOm Lyons, France, who has been Tor
a series OF years foreman H. the well renowned
Staten Island Dyeing Establishment in New
York being constantly secured, all work will
be do in the very best manner--wlll meet
with prompt dispatch and will give satisfaction
in every respect 10 those that will honor the un.
dersigned with their kind patronage.
p. SELDNER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

NOR SALE-A large steam FLOUR MILL,
located on Smiths Wharf, Baltlmore-has
SIX pair OF best French Burrs, Steam Engine,
and Machinery, in first rate order, ready of I'M
mediate operation. Wafer is supplied By an
Artesan Well on the premses-belng located
on the water in the centre oil trade. This MnL
has every facility of manufacturing at The
cheapest rates. Grain is delivered from the
vessel at the Mill door-the cost OF iuel and
repairs is less than most Mills (about Batmore)
pay Tor hauling. This is a very favorable OPP
portuniIy TO 90 into business proVefbiany
safe For further information as TO TERMS @C'
which will be liberal, address
LITTLE q SIMMS, Wholesale Hrocers'
"a, South Gay street. Ba timoEe.
A good farm will be received in exchange.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24
GU ANO, &C.

DE BURG EXCELSIOR.-This valuable
J manure, originally known as Super Phos-
phate of Lime, is how infinitely superior ir
value to any fertilizer sold under that name, be-
ing as quick in its effects as Peruvian Guaao
(Which nc mere Super Phosphate can be) and
leaving the land in much better condition
than that article.
The genuine is put upn strong Barrels with
white heads the name stencllled IN Black let
ters, and the inspection brand in red letters un-
derneath For sale al Baltimore prices
JAMES &. NEVETT, Agent for
feb 77 Alexandria, opposite Pioneer Mills.
~ UANOS-l have in store and will be re-.
NJ ceving during the season, full supplies OF
No. |. COLUMBIAN GUANO, in strong sacks.
MEXICAN GUANO A. A. Il A. In sacks
and barrels, all warranted TO be OF the very best
quality, and having the Baltimore Inspection
brand on each package, for sale at lowest rates,
bv JAMES G. NEVETT,
feb ~ Successor 10 Nevett 4 Snowden.
TUANO-Peruvian Guano, in store, and
" ior sale by
mh 81 ADDISON. WALLACE y co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

NIILLlAM H. MUIR, MANUFACTURES AND
wv DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF CABINET FUR
NiTURE, CHAIRS, MATTRESSES, LOOK.
ING GLASSES. &c, corner Of h'ng and st.
.As~ph sfrAas .asraadrin. Va. le 2-ty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

NT ELDRlDGE, GENERAL COMMiS-
M. SION MEReH.4NT and SHIP bho-
KER, also, Agent for the Boston, Alexandria
and Georgetown regular line OF Packets Union
What Alexandria. Va. nov 4-tf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-24

GOODS for the establishment will also be re-
ceved at p. SELDNER'S Fancy and Millinery
Store, l54, King.street. my 2l-djm
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20

speaker held out several blue lights, which
dropped shower of sparks and ashes over the
Senator. The crowd shouted, "Take them
away" along with great many other exclama-
tions, perfectly indistinguishable in the tumult
The ladies' mistaking the noise for applause, and
filed either with enthusiasm or mischief, lit half
dozen more, raising them in triumph, and
pouring down torrent of cinders, sparks and
ashes up the speaker, officers and reporters
After an immense amount of shouting and con-
siderable expense of temper, the fair ones un-
derstood that their illumination was not want
ed, and wit5drew.1
Senator Douglas proceeded
My friends, 1 will now renew to you my CRATE
full and profound Acknowledgements for this mag
nifcent demonstration. When l arrived at
home on the tenth of last July, and was well
coined by such countless thousands, expected
never again to behold another such greeting.
CCheers.1 Now that the battle is over and the
victory won, we find another assemblage SO
great that no voice can reach its extremity, and
l confess so overwhelming that never expect
to meet such another. ["You shall You shall"
and cheers1 I have not the vanity to suppose
that this is intended as q personal ovation to
myself. ["It is, 1t ISL 1 take some pride and
satisfaction in believing that it is your heartfelt
offering to those great constitutional principles
with which my life is inseparably connected,
and for it return to you my grateful thanks
[Lcud cheers
This closed the ovation proper, and there
was general dispensing of the crowd, detached
portions of the sane pausing on either front Of
the fremont House to listen to harrangues from
various speakers.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20
The scnndina, ian Press in America

The West and Northwest are the chosen
homes of the emigrants to the United States
from Scandinavia, Denmark, Norway and Swe-
den, and SO largely have those countries con-
tributed to our population that they support ten
Scandinavian newspapers and other periodicals,
fact testifying strongly to the intelligence of
the hardy and industrious race. One is pub.
lshed in Norwegian at Madison, Wisconsin, and
then there is the "Nordstjernen," or North Star,
also published in Madison. The third is a. The
Monthly Church Journal, periodical devoted
to the interests of the Morse Evangelical Lu-
theran Church in America and the fourth is
Swedish weekly paper published at Gales
burg, Illinois. A Swedish religious monthly
is also published in the same town. The sixth
is weekly Swedish paper at Galva, Illinois
and the seventh is Morse religious monthly
published at Mission Point Illinois a weekly
Swedish newspaper is published at Red Wing,
Minnesota; and the " Morse Lutheran Church
Gazette" is published semi-monthly at Leland,
Illinois. The tenth is a monthly periodical also
the Norse Peoples Almanac, from which these
facts in regard to Scandinavian literature in
this country are obtained. A contemporary
well remarks
There is no better foreign element, among
the many in America, than the Scandinavian
It is eminently industrious, peaceable, sober,
and religious. So far as occasional perusal of
its papers enables us to judge, we should say
that the Norsemen among US are less given to
crime than any class of our population, regard
ed from national point. In the course of
time all this element will fuse into American
ism, and old Northern names, recalling the
Viking and Berserker and broken traditions
of great grandsires from Norland, will be all
that remains on the surface. But the indus
try, steadiness and honesty will remain, and
the future ethnographer will in his specula-
tions account for peculiaritIes of character by
remarking that " these people are descendants
of Scandinavians who in early times settled
here :"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20

TRIAL OF KENDLE-AFFECTINs INCIDENT
The trial of Charles Kendle for the murder of
William Gregory is uow progressing in Cincin-
natl Both were gamblers and fast men, and
Kendle beat Gregory to death with washbOwl,
after taking Sunday ride and spree together
When Judge johnson was'in the midst of his
argument in defence of the accused, the Times
says:
At this juncture several of the relatives of the
defendant came in, among whom were his mother
and sisters, at sight of whom Kendle wept like
a child; his mother and sisters embraced him,
while tears streamed down their cheeks, and
their heart-rending sobs could be heard over the
Court room. The prisoner partly rose to his
feet to embrace one of his relatives, when Judge
johnson paused in his argument, and observed :
"Sit down Mr. Kendle, aud be a man; l have
too much of the mother in my feelings myself
to proceed with the argument"
After few moments he proceeded. The
scene we have attempted to describe was very
affecting, and drew tears from the eyes of many
of the jurors and the audience.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20

The will of that good man and philanthro-
pist, William Jay, of Westchester, New York,
is an elaborate and careful document, and in
several particulars Characteristic of its author.
The papers of his father are bequeathed to his
son, and likewise all his own letters and manu-
scripts. Certain pieces of family silver, among
them an old silver cup and cover which belong
ed to Jacobus Van Courtland, whose daughter
was the mother of John Jay, and whose will
bore date in 1879, were also given to his SON.
The rest of the plate is divided equally between
his three daughters. After some special be-
quests of family relics and few legacies to his
grandchildren, occurs the following:
"I bequeath to my son one thousand dollars
in trust, to be applied by him at his discretion
in promoting the safety and comfort of fugitive
slaves"
This bequest remarks the Tribune, is prob
ably the first of the kind in this country, and,
being in defiance of the act of Congress COM
monty called the Fugitive Slave law, but which
has been declared unconstitutional and void by
the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, may excite
some remark
It is. however, in perfect accordance with the
principles and practice of Judge Jay, as exhib-
tied during his life.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20
SATURDAY MORNING, NOV. 20, 1855
Tbe OfaciaI Vote of Illinois.

At last we have the Official vote of Illinois
Egypt included. The result is a Republican
majority over alI-Douglas' minority GIG
and an immense Republican gain on the Ere
mont vote Well done Illinois
The Chicago Tribune of the 18th gives the
official vote on the State ticket and the Con-
gressonal districts, and says Preference to it
viii show, taking the vote on Congressman as
test, that the Republican majority over both
wings of the Democracy-the boilers and the
Nationals-is ninety seven: that the majority
of Miller CRep for State Treasurer, over Fon.
dey, (Doug.) is four Thousand and twenty-five
that Douglas is in a minority Of nine thousand
one hundred and sixteen votes. The Buchan-
an vote is barely 5,09I!
Despite the unfair appOrtiOnment by which
Mr.. Douglas has secured both branches of the
Legislature, the Republicans of Illinois have
abundant reason to be satisfied with the result
of the great contest through which they have
Just passed. Taking FremOnt's vote as stand
ard of comparison, land that is a fair test we
have gained nearly THIRTY THOUSAND
since 1856 The entire vote of the State is
252,7 ,722, against 23s, ,9sI two years ago"
"At the last Presidential election the Repub-
icans cast
For Fremont. t........-......... go, lS9 votes.
At the late election for Miller l25,s26 50
Republican increase in two yrs 29,6S7
Had the day been fair the Republican vote
would have been at least ten thousand larger"
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20

Newfoundland Fisheries Difficulty.

France and England are getting slightly at
loggerheads about the Newfoundland fisheries
The Toronto Globe of the 18th says:
Louis Napoleon appears to be following up
pertinaciously the attempts which he made to
induce Mr. Labouchere to surrender the rights
of Britain on the Newfoundland coast. In dis
tricts hitherto held as fishing grounds concur
rently by the two nations, the French naval
authorities have lately given notice to quit to
the English fishermen, and great distress has
been oecasioned to the poor people in conse.
quence. After the full discussion of the res
pective rights of the two nations, it is surprising
that the French should thus press by force
claim denied by Britain. Can the Times be
right. and is Louis Napoleon really seeking a
cause cfquarrel with England Ifheis, he will
not be long in finding it.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20
The Douglas Committee.

The friends of Douglas propose giving him a
public reception upon his arrival in this city on
his way to Washington. The Committee COM
prises the names of some sixty-four citizens,
about forty of whom are Knolc Nothings One
half of the residue are Democrats whose names
were appended to the list without their author
ity, and who do not approve of Judge Douglas
course of policy. Conspicuous among those
who are to do honor to the 'Little Giant" is
that prince of Know Nothings, B. WHITE, as
sisted by his worthy coadjutor J L. WEATHERLY
When did these chiefs of the midnight conspir-
ators become leaders of the Democracy! The
adopted citizen will not soon forget the infam-
matoTy speech of one of these gentlemen from
the balcony of the Weddell House year or two
since, in which he and his countrymen were de-
nounced in the most proscriptive manner
Democrats; are you willing to follow in the lead
of such disinte rested patriots now? The pros
rao4a Of tho al ;ttIa G;o-t,' ho l--rI.-t
indeed when he must depend almost wholly up
on the Know Nothings-the sworn enemies of
democracy-fora public reception.
A DEMOCRAT
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20
Feeding Rivers from Reservoirs.

The clouds prove to be such failing reservoirs
for keeping up the Ohio and its tributaries to
boating stages in seasons of summer drouth
that the ingenuity of man is exercised to rem
edy the disadvantages to trade and travel of
low water. Mr. Elicit, Architect of the Wheel
ing Suspension Bridge, and Chief Engineer of
the Hemp6eld Railroad, has been the deviser
of several odd and original schemes for supply
ing the Ohio with water, but they have all been
considered so impracticable that they have only
hourished in reports and newspapers. His
great plan is a stupendous system of immense
artificial dams and reservoirs to supply the
Ohio river with water all the year round-a
plan costly as it is extensive.
Mr. Elicit has concluded to let the Ohio ebb
and flow as usual for the present, and has turn
ed his attention to similar plan of keeping up
the navigation of Kanawha river by means of
an inland lake or reservoir. The survey for the
reservoir is now progressing, and it is proposed
to form it by making dam across Big Sewell
creek, between the mountains. The dam is to
be 945 feet long, 60 feet high, 400 feet thick at
the base, and As on the top. The artificial lake
made by it viii be 25 miles long, and from a
thousand feet to a mile and three-fourths wide
The dam is estimated to cost $500 900, anG the
cost of the $4,000 acres of land to be over
flowed and the additional $4,000 damaged, is
estimated at some million and half more =
The project will be likely to cost more than it
the money His calculation is to make a canal
between the lake and Greenbrier river, and thus
feed the Kanawha when it gets dry. Mr. Elicit
is also making surveys on New river and Gan
lev river
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20

The REIeN1NG FAMILY OF RUssIA.-The
change in the Russian Administration, from
Nicholas to Alexander, has at last extended to
the instruction of the Crown-Princes. This,
which, until lately, has been exclusively mill
tary, has now become general, and change has
been made IN the instrnrto-s The Grand Duke
Constantine is said to feel sensitively his own
lack of general education, especially in the dis
cussions ofthe Central Committee on Emsnci-
patton, in which he has taken a considerable
part. This Winter he intends to spend in trav-
cling, taking his wife as far as Nice, on his way
to the new Russian Naval Depot at Villafrance.
Tribune
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20

ASHLAND AND MOUNT VERNoN.-A Memphis
paper states thst James B. Clay, son Of the
illustrious Harry of the West" has swapped
Ashland, the famous homestead of his father,
for 20O,0 900 acres of land in Texas. 1t is pity
that one Washington who has been so outrage
ously jewing the patriotic Ladies' Association
in the sale of Mount Vernon, had not pre- Tious-
ly swapped the consecrated Home and Tomb
of the Father of his Country for half million
of acres of Texas lands A whole-souIsd Tex
an would have donated Mount Vernon to the
Ladies of the Union, and contributed to i'm
prove and preserve the grounds halIowed by
MARTHA WASHINGTON.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20

TIE DETRoTT MuRDER.-Wednesdsy evening
a laborer named Daniel Flynn was shot on the
schr. AlbatrOss, by Capt. Whittlesey, the result
of whisky urging on lawless passion. Flynn
was drunk and abusive, and Whittlesey, also
under the influence of liquor, ordered Flynn of
from his vessel, threatening to shoot him if he
did not go. Flynn paid no attention to the
threats, when the Captain placed his gun against
the abdomen of his victim and fired. The de-
ceased had wife and four children depending
upon him for support. Capt W. and his BROTH
er were both arrested and committed, Captain
W. still SO excited by liquor and passion that
he bOasted Of the bloody deed
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1858-11-20
The Labor il Cost---,Ionex Nor Cor

The Labor it COst---HOney Net Counted.
An Illinois correspondent of the New York
Times thus sums up the personal labors of Sen
ator Douglas in the campaign for the Senator
ship
1t seems that he has addressed his constitu-
ents in 81 counties. He met Mr.. Lincoln in
debate once in each Congressional District;
made SO set speeches of from two TO three hours
in length; II speeches of from twenty minutes
to forty-fve minutes in length, in response to
the compliment of serenades; ard 81 speeches
of about equal length, in reply to addresses of
welcome. Of these 100 speeches, all but two,
were made in the open air, and seven speeches
were made or continued during heavy rains
To do this, Mr.. Douglas crossed, from end to
end, every railroad line in the State, excepting
three, besides making long journeys by means
of horse conveyance and steamboats,; the road
travel amounting to 5,227 miles. By boat he
made almost the entire Western side of the
State, and all that portion of the Illinois River
which is nayigable by steamboats,.