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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

We learn by the City OF Baltimore that
conferences bad taken place OF Madrid be-
tween the Minister of Foreign Afflirs and
the Ambassadors of England and France on
the subject Of Mexico, and it is further stated
that these conferences promise satisfactory
solution, tut solution of what, or satisfac-
tory to whom, We are not told.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Isaac Nexton, whose name has been assG-
ciated with the most extensive enterprises OF
North river navigation, died in New York,
on Monday night, in the G5.h year of his
age. lie was the son Of soldier of the feVe-
luton, and was thirteen years Of age When
Robert Fulton's first steamboat, the "Cier-
o.on;" made her lriel trip, which he witoess-
ed. Over ninety vessels, consisting ct ocean
steamers. steam boats, bargcs, s'oops, ~,
have Jeen tuit under his supervision. In
1886. the celebrated Peoples Line" from
New York to Albany, was satlisheo' ana
ia 1910 wa. placed under the supsrinten'
denoe of Mr. Newton. The llendricx HUG
son was pot OF this line ny him, aa were also
the New York and Isaac Newton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
The Prince of Wsles has been gaIetted a,

The Prince of Wsles has been gazetted as
Colonel in the Eagish army. The order
is dated the 9th instant--the day On which
the Prince completed his seventeenth year.
The London Times says The significance
of this event is, that it marks the period
when the beir TO the British throne Is about t.
take rank among Gen, and to enter formally
upon a career which every loyal sutJect OF
the queen will pray m y be long and hap.
nv one for his own sake and Tor the sake OF
The vast empire which in the course OF ma
,ure he will one day DO called upon to
govern
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Leonard Scott / Co., New York, have re.
published the October number of the Eiin-
burgh Review. 1t contains articles on the
History of Eogland duriog the Regency;
Criminal Procedure in England and Scot
land; Ancient Pottery; Gu!zors Historical
Memoirs; Philosophy of Visiop; &c, &o.--
Robt. Bell, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

By advices to the l4:h of October. it ia as
certained that the commander of the U. 5
sloop of war Dalewas Informed by the com
mander of the British war steamer Cor ti'cs,
that the latter had captured three slavers Oh
the Afrcau c,ast, and tho entire British squad,
ron nine, during the last six months. Al
ter making cruise up the coast, the cheers
of the Dale expected that the steamer would
return to the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

A letter has been received from the ergi.
ueer of the steamer Victoria, ply ing between
Santiago and Havana, stating that twelve
sea men we're picked up on the 10th NoVem-
Der, who we're cast away on vessel from y
por. in Spain, sixty days out. The names of
the port and vessel are not given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

A great loss has been sustained by the lit
erature of Germany. through the death Of the
distinguished writer, Varhagen Ven Ense -
He died at Berlin, on the 10th of October,
aged seventy -four yeers. He was seized with
spople4y while playing chess. This game
has been strangely interviewer with the his
tory Of eminent men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
A.s.ssinatiops seem to be once more

A.sastinatiops seem to be once more in
vogue in Ireland. The attempt upon the
life OF the Rev. Mr.. Nixon while on his way
from church has been heretofore mentioned
Ga the morning Of the S!h inst, Richard
Ely, esq, residing at Ballaghmore. was de-
liberately shot by an assassin, while passing
from his brothers house TO his own, and
died shortly after. As in the case OF MIR.
Nixon the murderer has not been discovered
A bad tone of feeling sscms to be growing up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

The Mobile Mercury contains card from
the Deputy Collector, Walter Smith, stating
that be assured the crowd of emigrants
around julius He-se's office cn Friday, that
the Alice Tsiptor (illibuster) would not be
cleared, unless he was directed to do go by
sdyices FROM Washington: that he advised
iIessc to return the passage money to those
who held tickets. A CON- mittee was appoint
Cd 10 srranre settlement, and tho crowd
thcu dispers ed quietly. The looal columns
of tue same paper cay that the emigrant
vessel is now chartered to take cotton to
Hamburg. Gen. Walker lett IN Saturday.
and Jud 20 Campbell arrived on the same day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
A missionary in tho Chinese waters b

A missionary in tho Chinese waters hav-
ing distributed several copies Of the Ten Com
mandments on shore, they were sent back
the next day with the request that they
hight be distributed among the English aud
French; for the tracts contained admirable
doctrines, and those people evidently much
needed them,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
The Grand Lcdge of Masops. at its lat.

The Grand Ledge of Masous, at its late
session in Baltimore, passed resolution pro-
viding for grand celebration in that city on
the 9th Of December next. The ceremo-
MES will consist of procession, sermon and
GRAFTON. 1t has been thirty years since a
celebration Of the kind has taken place, and
il is expected that this will be Of the most
imposing character.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER NoEENBE126 1858

Mr.. Alf. II. Davis, through mail agent be-
between Baltimore and Cincinnati, was killed
90 Monday morning by falling from train
O oars going west on the Central Ohio road,
n ear Columbus. Ga Wednesday week he met
with go accident at the depot OF the Little
Mama road. Ohio, by which he received some
injury. He returned to his home, where be
sol burned several days, but departed upon the
regular western mail train which left tina
Csmd an station of the Baltimore and Ono
r ,lroad on Sunday afternoon at 5! O'Clock.
1t is supposed by his friends that wound on
t1a be ID previously received occassioued a
giddinesss and caused him to pitch headiore-
most from his post in the mail car, while the
train was in rapid motion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

The Santa Fe mail Of the 2lst ultimo has
arrived. Skirmisbes have occurred between
the United States soldiers and the Nevsjas at
Fort Defiance. Lieut.. Averill was wounded
by ball passing through hif tent while cd
camped between Fort d, fsnce and Alhu-
oue1oue, but the wound was not dangerous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Henry Gambrill, couvicted at B'ltimoro
Of the murder Of police officer Benton, was
on Wednesday sentenced to e3piate his Of
fence upon the scaffold. Gambrill is young
and in the first blush of manhood. His
wears scarcely exceed twenty-one, yet thus
eariy in life is he doomed to pay tie penalty
of bis infraction of the laws o God and
man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

The Senate OF Indiana, has passed resolu-
tion--twenty-si1 against tweuty.t
ing the election of Mess-s. Bright and Fitch,
Coited States Senators, illegal, unconstisu,
tional, and void. The same resolution ia pend
ing in the House Of Representatives. 1t will
be recollected that the Senate Of tho United
States, at the last session, decided this ques-
ton in favor of Messr.. Bright and Fitch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

The legislature Of South Carolina met on
Tuesday last Governor Allston sent in his
message. He refers 10 terms of congratuls'
ton to the progress of the railroads and other
internal improvements Of the State; recon-
mends the investment of southern capital
more in southern improvements and less IN
northern securities; refers in terms of dIsap'
prevail to incendiary resolutions against eia-
very by the free. State legislatures, declaring
such resolutions undeserving OF response,
and exhorting the State t. cultivate moral
virtues, industrious domestic habits and to
observe scrupulously all its federal ooiiga-
tons. He then refers to toe recent SLAYER
cases, as presenting in strong relief the deV9
rion to law and order Of the people of South
Carolina, but expresses .ret at their occur.
renee, as productive OF unwonted excitement
fl questions the propriesy Of interfering IN
So .h q manner with the commerce OF the IN
haUtants Of CUBA, and expresses the belief
that while the navy OF the nted States may,
under the constit tuition, be charged with pre-.
veutios slave trade between the coast Of
Africa and our own shores, it is policy to let
foreign nations regulate their own affair and
enforce their own police. The remainder of
the message is confined to State policy, re-
commencing, among other thing, repeal of
the usury laws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

John Miller has been appointed postmaster
at c ylumbos, Ohio, vice Samuel Medary, ap-
nointsd Governor Of Kansas. Mr.. Miller
WAS the incumbent of the Colum Gus post
ofa,e prior to the appointment Of MIR. Me-
dary 20 that office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

All accounts state that the U. 5. ship Sa'
bine was in great peril during the late gale.
The vessel caught fire, too, as the tempest was
subsiiing, but the himcs were soon e1t'n'
guished,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Judge Douglas has gone to New Orleans to
attend to bis private affairs. lie will return
to Chicago in week and leave for Washing
ton, stopping at Cleveland, New York, Pnils'
delphia aud Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

DR.. John l.. Comstock, widely known as
the author Of valuable text books on Natural
Philosophy, Chemistry. &C., died at Hartford,
Conn, on Sunday. November 81. lie was
a native of Lyme, Conn, served in the war
Of 1912, and devoted many yesrs to the
preparation Of school. books. His Natural
Philosophy" had sale Of half million Of
copies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Hon. Thomas L. Harris. Representative in
Congress Ct the sixth district OF Illinois, cleo
of consumption, on the Oath inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

A violent North Eastern storm pIe7ailed 10
Boston and New York, on Monday Eight,
and Tuesday, doug considerable damage 10
both cities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

On Thursday last the house of d. IL.
Conrad, esq, of Martinsturg. was entered by
some person or persons unknown. and silver
ware to the amount Of about 500 taken
therpfrom
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Geo. D. Prentice. esq,. editor of the Louis
Vile Journal, is spoken Of as the deposition
candidate for Governor of Kentucky.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Mr.. Patrick Henry Aylest is now-and ha
been for some time, the leading olitical edi
tor of the Richmond Examiner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
TO re DRAWN EACH SATURDAY IN DECEMBER.
$40 Prizes amounting to-. 100000
Wnole Tickets $40; Halves IS; Quarters $3.50.
plan nE THE LOTTERY


PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
The Numbers from TO 10000 corresponding
with those Numbers on the Tickets printed on
separate slips OF paper, are encircIed with small
tin tubes and placed in one Wheel.
The first 49, Prizes, similarly printed and
enclrced, are placed in another wheel.
The wheels are then revoved, and a number
is drawn f,om the wheel of Numbers, and al the
same time Prize Is drawn from the other wheel.
The number and Prize drawn out are opened
and exhibited 10 the audience, and registered by
the commissioners; the Prize being placed
against Inc Number drawn. This operation is
repeated until al the prizes are drawn out.
APPROXIMATION PRIZES.
The two preceding and the two succeeding
Numbers 10 those drawing the first Prizes
will be entitled 10 The Is Approximation Prizes.
For ample: if Ticket No. 1880 draws the
$50 y trize, those tickets numbered ll,24s,
lI,2I- 1921, IL ,252, will each be entitled to
s4OO Ii Ticket No $50 draws the $4,000
Prize, those Tickets numbered 54&, SAG, 55I, $50,
will each be entitled TO $500, and so on accord.
ing 10 the above scheme.
The 5000 Prizes OF $40 viii he determined
by the last figure OF the number that draws the
$4,000 Prize. For example: il the number
drawing the $4,000 Prize ends with No. |, then
all the Tickets where the Number ends in |,
will be entitled to $40 If the number ends
with No :, then all the Tickets where the Nun.
Der ends IN Z wall be entitled 10 S2O, and so on
10.
Certificates OF Packages will be sold at the
following rates which is the risk:
Certificates Of packaves 10 vile tic kets $50 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Brown informs the B st3n Post that of
tyeoty-three men whom be helped to a se-
gar-'ight. or loauei a newspaper, twenty
said, Thank you, sir" OF nineteen women
to whom he paid courtesy-such as giving
up his seat-picking up dropped veil.
shawl, or the like. only seven said, Thank
you." aud two Of them were "furriners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Col. Sanford I. Ramey, is candidate to
represent the Loudouu Senatorial District
in the next Senate Of Virgins.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

Jesse Heiskell. little SOD of Porterheld "A.
Heiskell, esq aged about twelve years, was
ruu over By a wsgon loaded with plank on
Thursday las,, at Jenniug' 3 Gap. and so serl-
ously injured that he died q fe" hours AFTER
wards.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
While several States have made strenuous

While several States have made strenuous
efforts Of late years to abolish capital punish
ment altogether, the Legislature OF Georgia
is now endeavoring to extend this penalty to
other crimes than murder and arson. Two
bills have been introduced With view to
make both night burglary and robbery by
force, capital ofences, but each has failed 10
the Senate They have, however, been amend
ed so as to make the punishment twenty
years in the peniten tiary, at the discretion OF
the court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

A new feat 10 the photographic art has
iast been performed by NJ. Nadar, the we'll
known photographer of Paris. lie assembled
in balloon with NJ. q ldard, and from vari-
ous heights took bird's.eys views Of the city
aud surrounding country. Ca the occasion
of the first attempt of this kind, the balloon
soon entered cloud, and it was found i'm
possible to execute the project; but the Sc.
cond attempt is said TO have succeeded per.
tectly. The new views will soon De given to
the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

nERRiNG'S FIRE AND BURGLAR
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

T OTTERY for the benefit OF the >a's
/ Delaware, Class 5, Tor 1855, to be dId"
at Wilmington, Delaware, on SAlLRDA!
December 4th, 1858.
10 number Lottery-l3drawn ballots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
Splendid SCHEME

Tickets $40; halves IS; quarters -.
Certificates OF packag' % whole uc.'''f -.
do DO O. half 10
do do Z, quars do ''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

1.-TWO MORE USEFUL lNEEN ~. ~
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
WOOD, EDDY ~ co, hanaxers,
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stonsrs dppotated by the GOUsrnOr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
RICH SCHEME

7 OTTERY for the benefit OF the state p'
aware, Class 70, tor 1853 10 br drawn q
Wilmington, Delaware, on sATUkIhl. 7"
csmber llth, 1888.
IS number Lottery-l2 drawn Ja"o''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

RICH sCHE N n for DEoEns&H, 1855
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26

HORDERS for Tickets and sL@' 4. F..
ti6cates OF Packages in the above SP' ,r,,,.i
teries, will receive the most PfoHP en- =, -.
and an account of eacn drawing WI. n. Z.
Immediately after it is over, 70 ,. o. s,.r,
from me. Address, 7. J. 81 M n,.1,uar
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
sO.335 DOLLARS :

sO,335 DOLLARS .... -.
7 OTTERY for the beneht OF th' IN,
/ 4 Delaware, Glass a., tor 1872, 10 ,'gu.g
al Wilmington, Delaware, on ;" I'M
December 25th, 1855. ill.,.
IS number Lottery-lo drawn oa.'V'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-26
$4,000 DOLLARS!

T OTTERY for the benefit OF TIE >'"t
IL Delaware, Glass 81, for lo1'' q" ,, 10 ~
at Wilmington, Delaware, on SAl0H'''
December lsth, 1885. ,v
rs Number Lottery-lj drawn ta"o.''
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-05-07
Washington Matters.

Inc Committee on the Judiciary, on the
part OF the Senate, yesterday asked to be dis.
charged from the consideration of the subject
OF uniform bankrupt law, as the majority
could not agree on the terms of bill. Mr.
loomos thereupon, for himself and another
senator, introduced minority bill, but the
Vice President, Mr.. Green, and others. nh.
Jected to this course, as unusual Finally. the
bill was received by courtesy and its title
read. WV
1t may or may not have reference to the
aooVe incident, but Mr.. Toombs TODAY re-
quested to be excused from further service on
the Judiciary Committee. Messrs. CLAW.
benJamin, and others, invited him to remain,
but he refused to be Modified. and is accord
lngly excused from the Committee.
though the House by eleven majority Or
dered the resolution proposing the abrogation
oil the Clayton-Bulwer treaty 10 be enerossed.
the vote to lay it aside and take up the Min.
nesota bill is regarded as decided expression
against the former measure. This motion
was made by Mr.. Sckles, an opponent of the
measure. The resolution is laid on the
speaker taole-difhcult to be reached, and
may DC regarded as killed by indiscreton.
Inc resolution, 1t is said, was reported with.
out consultation with the President and has
SAHNS 20, W46n the United
States abrogated the Treaty with France.
Inc administration is opposed to the resolu
ton at this time, because it would embarrass
the negotiations pending for the settlement Of
the difference between the two countries. and
force upon the President an aggressive policy.
untayorable to the welfare of both countries
ana disastrous to the settlement of the Central
American question.
The House Committee on Elections has
been engaged ON the Ohio contested election
case. Messrs. Lamar, Stephenson, Phillips.
and Boyce, voted that MIR. vallandinoham
was entitled to the seat, and Messrs. Gimer,
Wilson, Clark of Connecticut, and Wash.
burne of Maine, voted in favor of Mr.. Camp.
bell. Harris of Illinois voted to vacate the
seat and refer the case back to the people.
Three reports will accordingly be made.
Among the confrmaiions made by the Sem
ate is that Of Judge Loring to supply the va
cancy IN the Court of Claims accustomed by
the death Of Judge Gichrist.
ny general consent the vote on the Senate
bill for the admission of Minnesota will be
taken on Saturday.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-05-07

SPEAKER BANKS AND PRESTON S. Brooks.
During Gov. Banks administration as speak.
er, on one day when debate ran high, Mr..
Brooks persisted in making a statement when
out of order. The speaker said in calm
voice, 'lhe gentleman is out Of ORDER but
he continued speaking. The gentleman from
South Carolina is out of order, said tho
speaker, in voice that rang through the hall
like clarion; but Mr.. Brooks continued
speaking. Now the speaker sprang to Ihis
feet, khis gavel fell with resoundine crash
down upon the brazen rail of the desk and
the echoes of the old hall were awakened bv
the sound as he said, The sergeant.at-arm
will arrest the member from South Carolina
Mr.. Brooks dropped instantly into his seat
dead weight. leaving a word half uttered.
There was death-like stiffness in the Honse
for second when the bal was set in motion
by the speaker calmly saying, the gentleman
from Ohio has the Aoor
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-05-07

kANzAs.-The opinion appears to be eener-
ally expressed by those who are in good no.
siton to be able to judge, that Kansas viii
reject the proposals Of Congress for her adj.
mission as State. 1t is said that Mr.. Par
Iott, the delegate, says that the propositions
OF Congress will not be accepted in single
precinct Of Kansas. t5ov. Walker conc9rs
substantially in this opinion, and thinks be-
sides that the population will be large enough
10 entitle the people to come on here with
new constitution and application for admis.
SION next winter, giving us only brief inter-
regnum Of a few months to thu teign Of Kan.
zss topics in Congress.
There is said to be actually no pro.slayery
party left in the Territory this question
Is settled decislvely and forever-and that
Whatever may be done in Congress, nothing
can force slave constitution upon the nav
State. Boston Traveller.