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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
roao,s,ment OF Mr.. Leteher, by the
.r.,,c Party of VtrgInia.

Endorsement OF MR. LetcheEb " she
Democratic Party OF Virginia.
The Democratic party Of the State 10 regu-
lar Convention assembled, nominated Mr..
Ls,cber for EIec,or for this district in 1913.
and after an active canvass, 10 which be took
a distinguished part, he was supported oy
the Democracy of Virginia and elected. MI.
I..cber attended the State Democratic Coo
y~entioa that was beid 10 Lynchburg, IN the
fall of that year, and made a speech which
we we'll recollect, was strongly commended
ty the Democratic press OF that city. inat
Convention was attended and addressed oy
such mn as CaskIe. Thomas ). B1oock, hoe
ert G.. Scott, and others that could be enumer-
ated, and was presided over by the Old Wheel
Horse of D,m1cracy--the venerable Chas.
Yancy, of Buckingham. 10 our own part OF
the State, Mr.. Letcher was often before the
people in discussion, with the strongest men
If the opposition, and never failed to defend
the rights o! the South on the slavery ques-
ton. This was within less than a year alter
the debate 10 the Franklin 5 ,ciety, and We
imagine that the Convention which nom'ns-
ted him for Elector must have been satlsned
that be was right on the slavery question.
When Mr.. Latcher was a candidate tor she
Convention, he was, alter an active and aoie
canvass elected by a large majority 10 a GOD
test With such distinguished gentlemeo, as
the III 10. A. ii. III. Staurt and Thomas y.
Niche, esq. The various questions OF n
form were iully discussed in the several coun'
ties, aud the verdict of the people was pro-
nouacei in Mr.. Letcher's favor.
Alter the adjournment Of the Convention,
Mr.. Letchcr was nominated by Democratic
Convention, as a candidate for Congress, and
was elsctei - represent this district. Oa
| three subsequent occasions, be has been re-
elected, and no representative has perhaps
ever represented a Congressional district,
more to the satisfaction of his political friends,
and with less complaint and censure, on the
part of his political opponents. His constit'
uency in the Tenth Legion district, OF all par.
ties, are as greatly distiu guished for personal
and political independence, for public and
private virtue, and devotion to the interests
of Virginia and the South, as any people can
be, anu it is by such people that he has been
tour times eudOrsed, at the polls, without a
regular opponent. at either election.
The mau thus endorsed by the people ID
cow charged with being an unfit candidate
Of the Democracy OF Virginia for Governor,
and his political associates are appealed to,
to put him down aud drive him from pubic
life, into retirement. And this is done with
the record of his Convention and Congress
sional action before them Faley Dem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
Noble Dog.

Capt. Barrow, of the steamer Telegraph,
on Lake Michigan, bad his boatrun down by
a schooner, during a stormy night, about the
first Of the mouth. He safely embarked all
bis passer gers in the life-boa'; soon after
which bis steamer suck under bin. While
be was struggling with the raging pillows
his newfoundland dog kept swimming close
by his eide, frequently placing bis bose
under the chin of his master TO keep bis
head above water, and continued to do so
until picked up by the schooner's boat. Not
a lite was lost ty the fearful accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
Modern Islander Refuted.

A clergyman was charged with having
violently dragged his wife from a revival
meeting. and compelled her to go home with
him. The clergyman let the story travel
along until be bad q fair opportunity to give
it a broadside. Upon being charged with
the offence be replied as follows: .
..In the first place never have attempted
to Influence my wife in her views, nor a choice
of q meeting. Secondly-my wife has not
attended any of the revival meetings in
Lowell. 10 the third place. have not
even attended any Of the meetings for any
ourpose whatever. To coDclude--neitber
nv wife Nor myself have any inclination to
these meetings. Finally-l never had a
wife"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
Tho Naval Retiring Board.

The presidept has referred to the Secretary
of the Navy, to the Attorney General and to
,be Commissioner Of Psteots, the records
and documents 10 those cases which we're
renor,ed upon severallv by the navy courts
If INQUIRY held in 1857. 1t was found I'M
nossible for the Executive to give these cases
proner attention, and at the same attend to
h:s ~oficial duties. One-third Of the cases
we're, therefore, placed 10 the hands OF eson
of the above mentioned officers. we uoaer'
stand that the Secretary Of the Navy has
already finished the portion Of the duty o.
signed him. The rules enforced oy tne
court, the testimony given. and The decisions
rendered, will all be rigidly examined. and
reported upon before the meeting Of Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
Look out for Plumber.

The Washington States gives warning OF
another plunder scheme impending over the
treasury, in the Oregon war debt. That die
tant field affords every facility for spocula'
tors and swindlers to ply their feionious art.
The fact that the Wa Departments lame
branch of the government-is concerned,
should make the public and their agents the
more vigilant. The States says:--FeteTSJurg
LteUigencer.
Certain facts have come into our posses
sion which will enable us, before the meeting
Of Congress to show up, in it, true light, this
monsrous claim on the Treasury of the Uni.
ted States, amounting to over $4,000 900. a
combination of men, in high and low posi-
tons, composed Of bankers, and, 1t IL said,
Senators, and their abettcrs are getting, or
have already got, the control If this immense
claim. and will attempt TO force 1t through
Congress at the next session. These specu-
lators, we understand, have had their agents
at work in Oregon, buying up the different
claims against the Government, based on the
most ertraragant rates, for a few cents on the
collar. The facts Leiore us, we think, will
enable US to show up this whole matter 10
its true c~olors, and expose one Of the great
est attempts to deplese Uncle Sans Ireasu-
~ which has ever before been made"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

On the 1th inst, q collision occurred on
the Hudson River Railroad, at the Fishkill
station, between two cattle trains, by which
George Hayward. an engineer, and j. Bos'
we'll, q cattle drover from Indiana, were kill
ed, and several persons injured. One Of the
trains having stopped for some purpose, the
other one, not baving received warning 10
time, came up behind and ran into the first
one, making a complete wreck of several
cars. Two engines were coupled to the rear
train, which, being thrown from the track,
ran into a large uacblne shop and we're bro
ken to pieces. after throwing down, 10 their
progress, the large brick chimney Of the es-
Establishment. The cars Of the second train
we're dashed forward, and some lay piled
one on top of the other, as high as the secood
story windows of the shop. Quite a large
number of cattle and hogs were killed, and
many others no badly injured that it was an
act of humanity to kill them and put an end
to their suFerings. Several large bullocks
Law on top Of the debris, aud one Ok, Of mam-
moth proportions, was thrown half way
into a ~second-story window Of the shop
The damage by the accident is estimated at
$4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

During tie last commercial crisis Messrs.
West, Caldwell & Co. of New York, failed IN
der circumstances that induced their creditors
to compromise with them for fifty cents on
the dollar. Not long after that compro.
mise, they paid the balance Of their indebted
mesa, and their creditors, to show their ap-
precission of this honorable conduct, on Tues
day night presented the members Of the firm
with a handsome set of silver plate and cut
lery, valued in Ill at over $4,000. The pre-
sentati6n took place in the establishment, in
the presence of q large company of merchants
and Others. Rev. DR.. Thompson spoke for
the creditors, MIR. West replied for the firm.
and addresses were made by several other
gentlemen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

The Recorder Of Chicago, (1ll.) in charg-
ing the grand jury, recently said:-"During
the past five years that l have held this court
i, has been my unpleasant duty to try aud
sentence to the State prison, several hundred
persops; and | am sorry to say that, while it
is an easy matter to fnd jurors who are ready
and willing to punish poor offenders without
n~ositiou or friends. it is with great difficulty
that Jurors can be found who appreciate the
fac, that one bad mar of position and wealth,
can do more harm than one hundred poor
men can who are 10 the humb Bile walks of lite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
and Potomac railroad.

MIR. Bowie. the gentleman recently ap-
pointed to receive subscriptions to the stccK
of the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad, has
entered UPON bis duties with great earnest.
pess-and We learn from bin that the pros
reo, for q Road is thus fer very fsttering.-
Some Is or $4,000 have already been sob
scribed. and the work goes bravely on
Marlboro Gazette.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
WHAr TO DO WITH The LEvIATHaN Many

WHAT TO DO WITH THE LEvIATHAN Many
Ingenious contrivauces have been suggested,
bet we like our own Recommendation the best.
We propose that she be maintained as a kind
of W vessel for the publication of the me-
,~ropolis. Letthe whole Of the sewerage Of this
dirty London be emitted into her many
holds; and, when ali CT them are full, let her
sail With be: cargo right ont to sea, and dis.
charge it IN the middle of the ocean, where
no human ~uostrils ATE likely to be offended
With it.--Runch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

A meeting was held at Ontonagon, on the
25th ultino, composed Of delegates from the
Upper Peninsula Of Michigan, and from
those portions of Wisconsin and Minnesota
bordering on Lake Superior, for the purpose
of considering the propriety Of the formation
of a Territory ont of the Lake Superior re-
gion, belonging to the three States, to be
effected by the recession Of lands to the Gen
eral Government. 1t is thought this pr ject
will not succeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
THE SEA Gull AMI THE TELEGRAPH CABLE

The SEA GuLL AND THE TELEGRAPH CABLE
A very curious incident occurred when the
paying on, commenced in mid-occan. The
splice had been made, and the cable was be-
ing lowered over the sterns OF the vessels,
hen q little before it touched the water, a
s~ea-sull, fatisued, 10 doubt, after a long
flight, perched on it, and his claws getting
fast 10 the tar with which the cable was
coated, be was unable to e~ztTicate them, so
that he was dragged down under the water
and drowned. lie made desperate efforts to
save himself, but to no purpose, as he stuck
fast, and when be found himself going dow
his despairipg screams sounded lar across
the waters. The s~trangeness of the occur
renee aud the terrible agony of the poor
bird caused some sensation on board the
vessels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

Dispatches from Washington state that
Sir WIN. Gore Ousley has been ordered to
Central America b.. the British Government.
He has already lett Washington. ard will
proceed to Central America as soon as the
season is sufficiently advanced to permit OF
his 80 doing with safety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

A letter from Aooomac, in the Richmond
Enquirer. strongly recommends to the Demo
craoy of Virginia. the following State Ticket:
For Governor--Gen. Harmony! For Lieu
teuan. Governor-Col. Unity! For Attorney
General United Front, esq!m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

w Il A. MURRAY, MERCHANT TAIIo1s,
w No ln3, King. street, have just received
a full and complete assortment OF FALL and
WINTER GOODS. con- isting of FRENCH
CLOTHS. CASslMERES, VESTINGS, and
Gentlemen's Furnishing GOODS generally.
They are prepared 10 receive orders, and furnish
GOODS, made in the best manner, ard OF the
most approved styles. They invite the attention
OF their customers, and the public generally.
sep y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

The New Orleans Delta says hat in addi-
ton to the death of Lieut.. McGregor of the
United States Revenue cutter McCleland, by
yellow fever, FIVE new cases have appeared
among the crew, two Of which proved fatal.
The Lewis Cass bad lost four seamep by vel.
low fever during the month of August.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
| COygCS!cATLJ

N'N"
am sorry that you have held up '1''"
Annual Meeting Of the Alexandra, L'Gl''
and Hampshire Railroad COMPANY So
"model one," and, therefore, worthy OLE
%tation, in t~ransacting its b%usines. 10 ~.
time. without "speechIticatlODs, az | w.
II the example is follosed BY the o'h''
pspies meeting 10 this place, we sA'".
much fun. know Of some g"otIensn
travel TO town. on the days OF EtilFJs' D.
ings, just to enjoy a good lauso. o'' -,
OCCASIONS, tho orators are r.ch' sH'
speeches racy. A Railroad Dee'ina u :,
only place some of them Gao hnd I"
their o cabularies." Business i tO's
they say /; but what Is the tFFn-aa".
business, to a speech. 1t tel,' 20 ''"
country. that Mr. A, aud Sir. i, VII,
never Known to have many iiea', a'l W.
could express the few they ba'e' %. ,,
speech at the Railroad Meeting 10 A."
dris--apd then it lets the town pe,Pt'.
who is Who, and what is whs' p,
isbing work quickly, that Is n''n'p1 IT.
purpose. More than one speech H|rI
para'ion, already, and they m0'' p;,
cred! 49,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY By
: EDGAR $40
FRIDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 10, 1858.

In q letter to the Secretary of the Navy
relative to Ocean Currents. IS, LIEUT.. MAU'
RY, u. S. n, says that all the experiments,
observations, and results concerning the lay
ing of the Atlantic Telegraph, satisfy him
.'that no sea is 80 deep or SO stormy but that
an electric cord may be safely planted in the
still waters of the bottom; that the currents
and storms which agitate the surface a. not
reach Tar down into the deptbs below; that
under the pressure Of the deep sea there Is
no decay: even those mites Of little animals
that Inhabited when alive those microscopic
shells which Brooke's reel brought up from
tho bottom for us, are, there is ground to con-
lecture, preserved for ages down ther': hence
submarine cables will last l,fetimes at the bot
tom of the deep sea; that henceiorward wrap
pings Of iron wire about submarine cables
for the deep sea may bt dispensed with; that.
except for shoal water, no future cable need
be larger than the ~gu.ta.percha cord which
encsses and ~isolates tho conducting wire of
the Atlantic Telegraph; and that submarine
lines Of telegraph, though the prime cost
may be . little but not much more than that
over other lines, will heuoetortb prove the
cheaper 10 the end; for. being once down,
they will require no repairs in the deep sea.
Dolly as they come from the depths Of the
ocean to the land will they be liable to inju-
~" Lieut.. NJ, 10 the letter from which this
is an extract, gives an interesting history OF
the services rendered by the U. 5. Observa.
tory at Washington, in aid Of the great work,
which has just been completed, Of connecting
Europe and America, by q submarine tele-
graphic cable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

In tho honors done to Mr.. Everett. the
engineer who invented the paying.out ma
chipery for toe Atlantic cable, an excellent
par ody on q celebrated phrase Was adopted.
Az inscription appeared over q billiard ga
loon in these words: "Don't forget Everett,
who shufHed of the immortal coil"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

The speeches Of Mr.. BOteler, Mr.. Faux
ner, Mr.. Andrew Hunter, Mr.. Daniel B. Lu.
cas-, and Mr.. E. G. Lee, at the recent Military
Festival in Shepberdstown. are said to have
been appropriate and eloquent. The whole
affair was . very creditable one. Shepherds,
town has not seen such a gay day for y long
time,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

The election in VERMONT, has resulted 10
the su,cess Of the Republican" candidates
for all the State Offices and for Congress by
su increased majority. Vermont is a tho
roughly Abolition State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

Bishop James, Of the NJ. E. church, had a
narrow escare from death in Indianapolis, 10.
diana, on the I'd instant. lie was passing
along the street from the residence of Bishop
Ames. when he was struck in the face by q
shot from q gun carelcssly fred by some boy,
ard painfully wounded. The shot entered
the left cheek, ard penetrated the side OF the
nose. A sui geon soon extracted the shot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

The Medical College Of Winchester will
Omen its next session on the 18th OF O'tober'
under more favorable auspices than ever
The indi,ations are, that there will be quite
n large number of students in attendance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

A meeting Of the citizens Of Ne" Orleans
now in New York, is to be held, to
subscriptions for the relief OF the distressed
in New Orleans, under tho epidemic that
now prevails there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

In reference to the return Of the captured
Africans, and their probable landing in L.
IBERIA, a writer in the Baltimore American
says, that the captured Africans from two
other ~sIavers, who we're ~frnerly sent BY the
United States government to the same place,
we're located on Stockton Greek" and their
town, called New Georgia, now boasts TWO
Christian churches, 10 which Sabbath Schools
are regularly held, in addition to two day
schools. They long since took the oath OF
allegiance to the Republic Of Liberia, and
most of them possess the requisite property
qualification emitting them to a vote. Oae
of their number has been a member Of the
State Legislature. A few have married COL
onist females. They are not traders, but
simple cultivators Of the soil and market gar.
deners for the town of Monrovia, four miles
distant. They are an honest and industri-
Gus people, and highly respected as such by
the American. Liberians, with whom they as,
s~ociate on terms Of equality. The adults still
speak 10 broken Euglisb, and cannot be con-
sidered wholly civilized men; but their chill,
dren have bad the benefit of a common
school education and would DOT be recognized
as differing in any respect from blacks whose
parents were born 10 this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

A child was poisoned q few days ago In
Champion, Ohio. from eating a small piece
of cobalt or Ay stone, which had been placed
on = table for the purpose of DESTROYING hles;
Great caution should be used IN Inc use VI
such poisonous drugs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
knnsaS,

The following is 40 extract from o letter,
dated Angus, Goth, 1858, from a gentleman
Of high character residing in the Territory {:
\ r There is but little Of interest
in the Territory. Everything is quiet, aud
there is not the slightest probability of any
further disturbance. Now and then some
one proposes a new constitution, but it meets
with 90 fayor."- Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

In New York, on Tuesday night, the floors
OF the FIVE story building, No. 81, Front
street, gave way with a tremendous crash,
carrying an immense amount Of flour which
was stored in five lofts to the ground floor.
Fortunately no one was bodily injured, but
had the accident happened a few minutes
before, several persons who we're working at
the matches, would doubtless have been sent
suddenly into eternity. The store presented
a curious appearance the next morning, Hour
stav hoops, and heads of barrels beng one
mass Of confusion. Messrs. Jesse Hoyt q
Co. are the owners of the -four.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

As Gov. Breeze withdraws from the Sens-
tcrial contest in Illinois, are there any otter
candidates, or persons spoken Of, but Doug
las and Liucolnf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

Mayor Swami, Of Baltimore. announces
that IL the Convention of the American party
in that city, nominate him, he will be . can
didsto for reelection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

The death of George Ne~bold, ESQ., Pres
;a.n. Of the Bank Of America. in New York.
/, announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

The Petersburg, Va. Intelligencer thinks
the tobacco crop Of the State will exceed
this rear, 10000 hoR.heads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

1t is proposed to get up a Race between
some celebrated horses in Virginia and some
in Louisiana. The challenge for the race
comes from Louisiana. Louisiana to name on
the fret of February, 1859, eight horses DOW
owned ard in the State, to ron heats of two
and three miles, on the Tuesday ana wed
nesdav, and heats Of one and tour miles on
the Friday aed Saturday of the week previ'
ous to the regular race week over the Metal
RE Course. near New Orleans, in April,
1859, for 81 900 a mile each race. or as
much more as Virginia may prefer--one
fourth forfeit. Virginia to name an equal
number (s) of horses on the first OF Febtua'
~, 1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10

l learn that a petition is IN cr''
praying the City CouncilI to 2ranr vs.
Of way to tho Alexandra and "''''
Railroad. for the purpose Of '2rn'ut 2,
neIion with the Orange and A!eIasp
road, at their Depot. This .c3ems .a NJ;
occasions, received a decided qls -, cd
our citizens, and now to aiienp' n;J, 4
City Council to 20 bebiod tbs iin, .
the people is carrying the mater al
far. However. il lie to be hoped AL
are opposed to making A!eIa'a.'i I'D
station. on the road to Balum. IT, "" Il
counter pet..,Gn' Let A CITIZEN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-10
CogyCSICNH

10 consequences of its Oeios ', ',,5 /.
that the well known ~itE, vi nC9
steame r Columbia is otjectonaOIs ds
tank"-a strange qusr:er tor sue" ., y
sioB.-the polite and atterti's al ~
boat NJ. Kavapsgh, has added ''' ~"
to bis Regulations and RuIee' r.,,,pr'
PAS eDgers are requested 10 4s ,bg 8
the rink before they smitc "n.D =
pear Ct the Bar, Richard vii o' ics''
stead of the wink. please hold up
ger oil the night hand"