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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
Bu rntnS of the ausrrIh.

Mr.. Philip Berry, Of the Theological Semi
nary at New Brunswick, n. j., who was one
OF the passengers Of the Austria, gives new
theory of the manner in which the FIRE on
that vessel originated. He says the vessel
had been making but q miles yer day, but
on the day previous TO the burning, there was
report that the captain had bet be would
De 10 New York at a certain time, which
would require 290 miles day to be made
Soen afterwards the snake stacks showed by
their heat and the columns Of ascending
smoke and flames tbas great exertions were
oclas made to keep ho. fires. He thinks,
therefore, that the vessel may have caugh.
IRON the furnaces, particularly as tbs state
nent coneerning the burning t,r is supper
ted BY very limited aud indistioct tes.imony
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
HFastesI Time"

P0rter's n. Y. SPIRIT says the fastest time
ever mads by an American-bred high ue;tIcd
raoe-horse, was that which Wa recently made
10y Pfioress, in her running for the late Ces.
arewtch in England over the turf OF Newman,
ket Heath. The distance ron was TWO miles
snd d quarter and twenty eight yards and the
time 10 which * was Iun was three inmates
hfty'six seconds, the marc carrying l07 lbs,
which IL within 2 bs. of what she would have
carried over the Metairie course a, the same
age Of running. This is at the rate oil min.
454 Sec, or ray, lac to the mile; TWO miles at
the rate OF 1872, and if carried out at the sane
rate, the Goodwood-cu distance in 4:25 and
four mile heat in 7:O4 The two-mile rate,
hc"e7er, having been done, is that which 10 ay
be fairly compared with the tUo-nile ,ims
performed hy American horses in this coun.
tTy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

Slavery-The Territorie: --Gov. Ham,
mond's speech.
The speech of Governor Hammond, which
We published q few days ago, is exercising
powerful influence over the public sentiment
of the North. There is very much OF practi'
cal wisdom in it-s freedom from The strslnts
of prejudices--which is exceedingly refresh
ing to the public mind of the country. Ali
experience teaches US that We give up our
political theories with the greatest possible
reluctance. The American people. Tor In
stance, have been taught that there Is sPe-
cies of warfare going on between the Tree Ia
Dor of the North end the slave labor OF the
South. The settlement and government OF
the Territories, it was thought, would raise
and determine the power OF the one or the
other of these antagonists to control. Hence,
when Kansas was organized in 1904, the
signal was given to the abolitionists that they
must be up and doing. or that country would
fall into the hands Of the shareholders, and
be received as a slave State into the Union.
The two sections OF the country immediate
" arrayed themselves against each other
with an avowed purpose to contest the as
tendency of their respective opinions in the
government OF Kansas. And what was toe
result, so lar as the South WAS concerned!--
With Missouri as populous and powerful
border State they never were able to run up
the slave population of the Territory to three
hundred rersons. Every oody talked about
it, Siutb Carolina and all the southern
States got into rage, and furious newspa.
Der warfare between the two great sections
of the Union, told US bow fierce and resolute
were the parties engaged ~ the controversy
After ell, there were no slaves IN Kansas,
and no real question about slavery. Nobody
there wanted it or thought the country adaP-
ted to its labor. Gov. Hammond now says
the extension Of slavery over the public Ter
ritories is impossible; that it is power
which cannot be welded in that way. We
have often said the same thing in reply to
the assertions of the aboltionists, that the
"slave oligarchy" were preparing to conquer
all the public Territories to slavery. Gov.
Hammond 10 this respect Is right. lie might
have referred to Kansas in proof of the truth
fulnsss of bis positions. With all the efforts,
appeals, public and private contributions,
the "slsve oligarchy" never secured three
hundred slaves in Kansas. Was that the
way to conquer Territories? Was that the
way to dam up the tides of emigration which
were flowing on from the crowded popula-
tons of Europe aud the northern States?--
The truth is, there never was any real ques-
ton about slavery in the Territories, 80 far
as federal aft irs are concerned, and there
never ought to have been any dispute be-
tween the North ard the South on the sub
| iact - IIuiou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
Democratic County Meetings.

AS far u. heard from, seventy-seVen coup-
ties have appointed delegates to Petersburg.
OF the seveuty-,eVen counties above referred
to, forty-niue, polling 80. Isl votes, have de-
clarcd either for peterborough. Edmund
son, Hopkins, or given no prelerence-snd
these may be set down against Mr.. Letcber.
Tweoty-sghs counties, polling 1882 votes,
have given expression OF preference, or will
inguess to support or confidence in MIR.
Letcher--but all Of the twenty-eight will not
vote for Mr.. Latcher's nomination. He will
lose as many votes from the twenty-eight
counties as be will gain from the forty-nine.
There are seventy counties whose meetings
have not yet been published 10 either Of the
Richmond Democratic papers.--Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
aDemocra.io Riot In New York.

On Monday evening primary meeting OF
the Democracy of the 22i ward was held near
the corner of Eighth avenue and 10Th street.
Two tickets were 10 the field, one red, repre-
senting the Tammsoy clique, ana the anti
Tammany ticket being blue, some half do
Zen sons Of Erin were posted in front Of the
boxes, and kindly assisted the inspectors in
filling the boxes with the proper red tickets,
when the blue ticket men becoming eIas.
perated, fight commenced, which section
OF policemen were unable to quell, and two
policemen were badly beaten; reinforce
nent of policemen was scot for and headed
by Captain Coulter arrived in a short time,
and Immediately dispersed the rioters as.
sembled' There were some half dozen
errasrs made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
Curious BURGLARY.

We learn that the grocery and dry goods
house of Messrs Riegle & Herring, at Mechar-
icsburg, Pa, was entered by party of bur-
glare betu cen two and three O'Clock yester-
day morning, by cutting out panel Of the
door in the rear of the store. The iron safe,
weighing nearly one thousand pounds, was
then carried from the establishment through
the garden to spot about one hundred yards
distant, the lock filled with gun powder and
ignited. The work was most efectually
done, the whole front Of the safe being blown
out, and fragments of the lock embedded in
the plapks OF a stable near. The burglars
then secured considerable sum of money
Deposited therein, and decamped. The
books and papers we're not disturbed. The
explosion sounded through the village like
the report of a cannon, and caused man of
the inhabitants to leave their beds. A large
mastff left 10 the store, and valued for his
" atchfu!ness, gave no intimation of the pre-
sence Of the turglars.--BdH. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
se.t,er,ng tn. sou,h.rpers.

TIE sudden change from the signs Of the
Indian summer to the clustering gales Of
winter, has caused grand stampede of our
Southern friends, whose faces have been IA
miliar to US during the autumn in the prom
enade, the social circle, and places Of public
amusement With the first frost away goes
the unwelcome Yellow Jack" from the
Southern cities. and the banished Southern
ers return to their household gods. The
Southern travel is just now immense, both by
steamer aud rail. The Nashville, for Charles
ton on Saturday, had more than her full COM
plemeut of passengers, and the Philadelphia
for New Orleans to.morrow, will be crowded:
The Southerners arc to New York hotels aud
shopkeepers what the Russians are to tie
Psrisisns, and their departure will be severe
~ felt on oil sides.-N y. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
Letter from Fairf.I co,,

Correspondence Of the lLe1and,ig r.,
CESTREvILLE, FAIRFAX OvuSrY ~, y
l5.-The first snow OF toe season !. +. ~
to-day, and d!ssolviug as fast as it go.
the earth.
A few sharp frosty nights is all tho
monitor We have as yet received of The
approach OF winter-a fortnight di.n,,
The plentiful supply of mas, 10 hi, d,
ity has enabled many farmers to d,s.. W.
prepare for market an early supply n, -.
pork, at remunerative prices.
Poultry is held in reserve for Chic
although the continuance of cold n ~"
will be sigusIizsd by droves of ,urks, ,'.l'
sing over the Warrenton Pike, on tbs,, ,"
to the City market. ' Va
Lands 10 Fairfax are attractin, imu;,
from Pennsylvania, and deseryejy MAJ, 81
the high opinion previously WOO. From ' ..
healthy, well watered valleys and hIl,. :, :. -
keystone State, to the prairies and mn.
pools Of the far Wes:, the ,r.p,i,ion : w.
tended with more or less protracted nor, -
end carly death, especially among the yo, ,,
er members of emigrant families T, -
locality, in the latitude If Jerusalem ' ~
Gent Sparta, and Southern I;aly-eyen me- :,
lids may come AID wiz back the faded Sa-
of health, and age recover TIE suer g,b a,i
elasticity of comparative youth.
Messrs. Lindley NJ. aud Daniel 6. + .bs,,
have disposed of near seven hundred 400
Of improved land, amounting to over SlSG.
to Mr.. Reese, of Lycouiog County. =,
Virginia with the area OF an eapre a..
over million Of inhabitants, is ml.trs.. :,
less volumes in her iibraries-otber. ,b.,
privste-lhan the District OF CylGwlia. 49,
former $4,000 volumes, the latter q hi
and for every volume there is persca o..
20 years Of age unable to read " write
llAlOR
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
A Great Fun ral.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary Dougberty was
yesterday attended by cortege OF one nun
dred and seventy carriages. This was about
tho largest private funeral procession that
ever occurred in our city st Louis Dem.
Many people look upon great iunera!s-un.
le,s, perhaps, the deceased is some person OF
Distinctions great hrmbugs. l. must have
cost the surviving relatives OF Mrs. Mary
Dougherty round sun for one hundred and
seventy carrisgss--S3OO or 400 probably
which might have been much better invested
in some other way, than thus ministering 10
rost.m orsem pomps and vauities.-N IEzp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
Ere L. burg Fair,

FIRST DAY--We learn there are many ar
ticles on exaibtion--the largest display ever
made here. John F. Scott's Agricultural
Implements. Machinery, Steam Saw Mill 10
operation, &C., are alone worth visit to the
Grounds. The Poultry and Vegetable De-
partments are unusually full. The stock is
just coming 10. Fine hogs, a remarkably fine
colt, &C., &C.,
The Judges have postponed their decisions
till to day which will be the FIRST Day OF the
Fair, the weather having prevented the ar
rival Of articles for Exhibition.--Fred News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

"Ion," the Washington correspondent OF
the Baltimore Sun, says 1.-The state OF our
relations with Mexico is such that our Ex-
eousive governments must necessarily very
soon take positive attitude in regard to
them. I have no doubt the policy of the
Executive on the subject will be fully deVel-
oped in the Presidents Message to Congress
at the opening of the session. The policy Of
iosesivity is, am persuaded, to be abandoned.
1t may be question how far the present
cabinet may be unit in regard to mes-
sures now under consideration in relation to
Mexico, but it is to be supposed. from the
past transactions of the administr alton, that
they will present firm and united front in
regard to foreign as we'll as domestic ques-
tiona ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

Robt G. Scott, Jr., United States consul at
Rio Janeiro, communicates to the State De-
partment, the death at that place, on the 9Th
Of September of Captain Henry Bowman, Of
the bark Ootavis, from Richmond, Va. Cap
taio B. was thirty.eight years CT age, q ma
tive If Bremen, and leaves widow aud three
children residing 10 Baltimore. George A.
Thomas was appointed to the command Of
the Octavia AMI she sailed on the 18th Of
Septem Der, for New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR sNCWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER is, 1858

The intelligent New York correspondent
of the National IntelligeDcer ssys' no can
now speak with even greater confidence than
heretofore, as to the increasing disposition OF
disp .ssiouate men, sound thinkers and lovers
Of the Union as it is, to discountenanoe IN
future political contests, all questions having
a sectional bearing and calculated to impair
the frsternal feeling and the reciprocal! To-
terssts which exist between the people of diff
ferent sections Of the country. This dispOsi
ton prevails not only 10 Massachusetts, as
developed 10 Q recent address OF the old
Whigs of that State, but exists in New York,
Psnosy lvanis, aud New Jersey. The Re
publican party, in the late elections, have ex-
hibised something more than their positive
strength. They cannot poll 90 large vote
10 the presidential contest, if they insist upon
the extreme views indicated by one OF their
eminent leaders,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The Choctaw Indians must be degencratipg,
for we see they have commenced killing
witches, or rather wizards, as all that have
been killed are of the male gender. Ono
man killed three whom he said were witches
whereupon some one said he was witch,
and killed him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
'C.NyUSlCATEJ.

CvNHLNlIA'L"'
Professor Donald Macleod de'ered "
highly intelligent audience, on Tuesday eve.
ing, at the Lyceum Hall, the second o. D.
proposed series Of Literary eoteriaIn"eo,' :.
His subjects on this occasion were '.s =.
chiefly from Campbell, Byroo, and Sur y.
The Critic" afforded the Prg'e'-"r ~
field for every variety Of eIo'uu'h'fj ~
dramatic effect, and the various char'c's'' I
it, were admirably sustained thF'u;h?g' -
THE Rivals" too, Mrs. Mllapr'P7 iis -.
female education, ADD Sir Ao'h'oy A. A.,
lute's mode OF dealing with boys, we're ~ -,
full Justice to. Indsed Throughout, 'hs W..
entertainment, which continued TOR 's' y,
two hours, the respectful attention o. ~,
audience eviuced their entire aoirscs".'
the various points made by the sp'ase''
Professor Macleod proposes 10 gi'. 'J 80,
or series of readings shortly, when w n
10 zee well attended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

Fashions" fresh from France, tell us that
"plair black velvet boDnets, only trimmed
With lace, will be the most CONNIE IL faut
coiffure for the cold weather. The bonnet is
decidedly more like bonnet, coming for
ward on the top of the head, and projecting
OF the eides."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
NJ MARRIED..

On the 14lh inst, al the residence of Mr.. Jas.
Davis, by Elder kidwell, Mr.. X. S. DAVIS, to
Miss ANN FAIRFAX, and Mr.. J. r. DAVIS,
to Miss ROXEY GOSSOM; also, Mr.. L. DAVIS,
TO Miss HARRIET DAVIS, all of Prince vii.
liam County, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The Chamber Of Commerce of New York
has appointed committee to report upon
the best method to effect general introdue-
ton of steam as propeller upon the Canals
of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The fredericksburg Herald says:-Mr. S.
j. s. Brown Of King George county, recent
y sold his farm known as Woodlawn, sd.
joining the Court House, and containing 800
acres, to Mr.. James Arnold, for So 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Courier and Ersuirer states that the
Secretary OF the Treasury has decided upon
tho contents of bis report, and that among
bis propositions is that of duty of "a per
cent. upon tea and coffee, from which be ex
poets to realize an annual revenue of SIS 900,
600. 1t is scarcely possible to propose f.
napcisl measure that would be more general
~ obnoxious than this, and it is difficult to
believe that Mr.. Cobb, seriously contem-
plates it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

Mayor Swami, OF Baltimore, declares him
self strongly in favor Of paid Fire Depart
mont, and urges with great force the ohjsc-
tions to any reorganization which does not
secure that end
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

We received yesterday, from 40 old sub
soribsr at Raymond. Mississippi, formerly
Of this place. remittance, accompanied
With his good wishes, and the remark that it
was for the 5Osh and 5lst year that be had
taken and read with pleasure, the Alexandria
Gazette. May be live to read it fifty years
lonoeri
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

1t will be seen that the increasing msteri.
al prosperity of Ireland, has not altogether
turned the attention Of the people there from
political matters, nor wholly rerressed the
desire for change 10 the system Of govern
ment which now prevails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

County after County, says the Blue Ridge
Republican, is declaring for John Letcber.-
1t is useless to enumerate them. The pro-
portion is not less, We believe, than four out
of Ave
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The Fredericksburg Recorder, in speaking
of the now famous King George Democratic
meeting, informs the Richmond Enquirer
that "sbe King George gentleman, who pre-
pared and offered the resolutions, did SO with
ont the slightest reference to the opinion OF
any Democrat from another county. "Com-
mon rumor" therefore, in attrihutiug their
authorship to either q gentleman from Stat
ford, or any county other than King George,
has fallen sigaally short Of the truth"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The highest sslsry Of Governor of any
State in the Union, is paid in California
$40 OOO-and the lowest is in Vermont, $3.50
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

During the last two weeks 20. 900 barrels,
equal to 10000 bushels of potatoes, were re-
ceived at Cincinnati. Tho entire receipts
duripg the year ending September, 1858,
comprised ouly ll0, 900 bushels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

Lieut.. Reginald Fairfax has hem ordered
to the sloop.of.war ST. Mary's, 10 the Pacific,
and will sail from New York on the ooh
Snakant
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The next annual meeting Of the Virginia
Conference of the Methodist Church, South,
will commence in the town of Portsmouth, on
the 18th Of the present month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The Fredericksburg Herald contends that
the Democracy of King George and Stafford,
by their recent resolutions, have rescued
from rsprosoh the name Of Geo. W. Sum-
mere" They denounced Summers for hold.
ing the same opinion twenty-six years ago,
that LstcLer held ten years sgo--snd yet
they are now in favor Of Mr.. Letcherl We
prefer Mr.. Letcher, of the Democrats, be-
cause we believe be is faithful and true, end
would make good governor; but, if in elect
ing him, justice should at last be done to
Geo. W. Summers, it will be an additional
qualification.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The foreign news, published yesterday,
briefly announced the death of Madame Ida
Pfeifsr, the world-reDovned female traveller.
She died ct vienna, where she was born in
1897. The deceased had not only visited tho
continents OF Europe, Africa and Asia, but
America and the Polynesia; she bad travers-
ed over $50 600 miles by water, and $4,000
by land. 10 appearance she was slight, and
rather under the middle size; her complexion
was somewhat darkened by exposure to
weather, and the heat OF the climates in which
she had travelled.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

Secretary Floyd bss been confined to his
bed for several days past by severe illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

The Buffalo Republican says that another
steam canal boat has just been completed at
Geddes, on a new principle. The paddles
are like wings, and Gun be expanded or clos
ed up at pleasure. While the boat is pass.
ing throu Oh the locks, the wheels are closed
up like fan against the side of the boat,
and when wide water is reached the wheel Is
spread and commences operations. The
contractions and expansions Of the wheels
are accomplished by machinery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18

A chess match between the Philadelphia
and New York Chess Clubs. bss commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
Ircin nd.

The "Nation" has long article on the Sc.
cret societies, the apparent drlit oil which Is to
show that the formidable Riband conspiracy
Hourishes as briskly as ever, despite all the
efforts of successive governments to re.
press it.
Wm Smith O'BTieu is out in a letter. to a
friend, stating that he does not belong to any
secret society, and adding: ii hope you will
lose no time in eau liOning the Nationalist of
Ireland against connection with such soce-
ties. Either through iudisoretl II or through
treachcry, the secrets OF such associations
become known almost Immediately to the
government, and furnish pretext for inra-
.ious upon public liberty"
Mr.. O'Brien has also made speech at
Clonnel to the members of the Liberal
Newsroom," in the course Of which he said ::
Il am prepared to mantain that this c0un-
try GU sht to be self governed " neither it be
,elf-governed in connection with EaSl or
as an independent power is question upon
which | am not disposed to raise any contrO-
versy. | believe that If the Irish people
we're unanimously animated by a manly
spirit of patriotism this country could stand
alone; but d. not thiDk il necessary to re-
rudiate frieadly connection With England.
see that the Australian provinces COW en-
joy the right OF seif-government in friendly
connection with England; see that Canada,
which twenty years ago was almost entirely
allenated from England, is now The most
loyal portion Of the empire, simply because
it mas been allowed to enjoy the right ofself-
government, undisturbed by the interference
Of the bureaucratic rule of DJwning street.
would be content to accept for Ireland sim
liar institutions t. those which are found to
satisfy the colonists Of the British empire"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-18
DIED.

On November Is, at o'clock, p. m. Mrs.
HANNAH Mccoy, aged 10 years, a native OF
Westmoreand county, Va, and for nearly 81
years resident OF Washington. She has been
the subject OF painlu! and continued affection
Tor number OF years, until she rendered up her
emancipated spirit calmly and without strug-
gle into the hands of her gracious Redeemer, in
whom she ha. confded her all for more than so
years.
In Washington, on the 18th instant, in her
sixty.frst year, Mrs. SUSAN BENSON, con.
sort OF Vim. b Benson, of Washington. The
deceased was an exemplary and pious Christian.
At Medford. Massachusetts, on the morning
of Thursday, the 2Sth day of October, ultlmo,
SUSAN l.. MANN, in the oath year OF her
age. When the L. S. steam-trigate Minnesota
was launched from the Navy Yard in Washing.
ton, Miss Mann performed the ceremony OF
christening that vessel.