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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21
Senator Seward.

The Atlantic lGa.) lntelllgencer, speaking
Of Senator Stewards having recently been at
a corn.shuckIng al Hon. j. s. Pendeton's,
in CuIpcper County, VA, says
Into the mysteries OF . "corE-shucking,"
and every thing else pertaining TO negro
slavery, Senator Seward was initiated long
ago, in our good State Of Georgia. 10 the
county Of Putnam where be for some time
resided, Gnd taught school, he has attended
many one as TAR back as 1921 and was
used TO join az Justify in the chorus as ever
any "O.d Ned" ever did. No doubt though
that Senotor Seward was delighted with the
frollc." Il must have reminded him Of the
GOOD I'D times"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The Union intimates connection between
the disturbers of the peace in Kansas and
the traitors in Utah. 1t states that what are
called the Danites in Utah, have similar
association in Kausas-that the financial
agent of the Euigrant Aid Society 10 han'
su is Mormon-that the bogus Geographic
news from Kansas is furnished by Mormon
agent, &C., Is. We do not know that the
facts will Justify the suspicious of the Union,
bu. it is proper our government should be on
it's guard.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21
yiberai Contribution.

About $500 has been raj sed by the fres'
bvtsr;an Church in this place "a cootriDu
ton in aid OF foreign missions. The de
struction of the Mission houses IN India naf
aroused the church in ali parts OF Chrlsten'
dom and men and money will be given with
more eheerfulness probably than has ever
cbaractsr;zed the cause We have under
stood tina, brother of the martyr Menu
len, of Philadelphia, has determined o E %,
ing his lille to she cause IN lndia'-f''u
Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The Minister of Nicaragua, iu note to
the Secretary Of State, dated December 3o'
returns thanks, on behalf of his government
for the recent friendly aid aud assistance IN
riddiug that country of the unlawful and
"piratical" incursion lately made on it, by
party of fllibusterS from the United States
and declares that Nicaragua considers the
proceedings of Com. Padding against Wal
ker as entirely justiiable. The Minister de
sires the Secretary Of State to have the
thanks and approval Of Nicaragua pub
lished.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21
Rnllla.

Qnite large number Of those birds No.
peared in market at Norfolk on Saturday
One man had about 800, for which be recei.
we'd nearly $50. The Norfolk Argus says
they were found in considerable hocks with
in : few miles Of the city, feeding with great
avidlry Oh tns 5e:rics of the cedar and the
holly. They are in good order, aud are
readily bought at about four cents each Tor
brolIing aud making pies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21
An Oasis.

On Saturday night last, the Captain a.
entire number Of the city watch were In'.
ted into Petersburg Division, Sors Of Iem's
ance. What city, besides Petersburg, ca
boast of police, every member Of which T.
cold water man. While it is an honor t. o..
watchmen to be thus distinguished, % c:
zen will feel less secure IN person aud props
ty, that his interests are watched over By =
Der and trusty gardians Of the night. ih'-
cheers for the Temperance watchnen.--H .
Democrat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The Washington correspondent OF the New
York Times, says: "In the course Of con-
ysrsation with Gen. HenDingsen last even
ing, be assured me that the supposition is
entirely erroneous that there is or has been
the slightest disagreement between hims III
and General Walker in relation to the com
msnd in Nicaragua, or any other subJect:--
10 confirmation of this statement he refers
70 the we'll known fact that when Gen. Wal
ker recently arrived in New York on his
parole, he proceeded at once to Henningsen' :
house"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

Technically, the jury, in the case OF Smith
tried in Philadelphia, for the murder OF Car
ter, found him not guilty, on the ground OF
iusanity-but, in truth, the intolerabie wrong
and injury be received was considered an
excuse, if not a justification, of the deed be
committed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

James Gray, esq, of fredericksburg has
perfected an invention, which consists OF an
attachment that can be made to any kind OF
machinery requiring oil, and is 80 reguia'
ted as to deliver any amount of oil that may
be required, without any necessity for super
intending its operation, beyond keeping the
vessel which delivers the oil properly sup
plied. The oil is delivered drop by drop
and can be so regulated as to supply any
given amount in any specified time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The Fredericksburg News says:--""m '
H. Buckuer, esq, as. trustee OF Moses
Stanley, sold on Wednesday last, tract oil
land in Caroline county, containing about
one hundred acres, for eight dollars per acre.
The land adjoins the premises Of MeSSrs;
Joseph d. Wthers and Buck Atkinson ana
;s ,boueht to have rea lized handsome price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

At a recept annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Monticello bank, at ChsriotteS'
willie, o resolution was adopted on the sub
ieot of aiding the establishment OF State
Stock Bank in Richmond, which wss lett &c
the discretion of the Directors. All the oio
Directors were reelected. The Bank has de
clared semi-apnusl dividend of3 per cent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21
KIcarapnaR Ronda.

the South with bonds of one hundred dollars
each, issued in his Walkers name, run
ming tweoty years, payable i'll Nicaragua
lands. Rather poor stook!-Bdh. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

Mr.. Davis, of Md, will find that, in at
lacking the press, he has run his hand Unto
a hornets pess," for the whole hive Is In on
uproar, and sharp s.ings are already given
IN all directions. Memo me impune laces-
sitn ia the motto for the fight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The Comptroller General of South Carolina
has demanded of the suspended banks OF
Charleston, payment Of the second month
penalty, for suspension of specie payments
uIder the act of lS4O. The Planters and
Mechanics Bank. and the Southwestern Rail,
road Bank have ANTICIPATED the demand, aud
paid the penalty. The other suspended banks
of the city have not yet paid. The Charles
ton Courier maintains that the Comptroller
General has no right to exact this payment,
the same having been released by the not OF
the Legislature, ct its late session. suspend
Ing the operation of the act OF lS4O.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

A number OF unruly boys, 10 one OF the
pubIic schools in New York, became riotous
the other day. because new teacher hao
been installed; but the teacher properly kept
his ground, and the police being called in'
the ugleaders were marched ott to the sta
ton house, and the remainder instantly st'1'
si5eJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The fredericksburg News says:-"A young
man named Herndon was run over oy a
v.0or in Stafford county. lately. and one OF
hi. iegs 30 badly crushed that amPutst,on be-
n.ma necessary"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

A few days ago Col. Lemanhcsky' the Il
lustrious Pole, who served under Napoleon
during the times of the republic and the EN-
pire, died near Hamburg, Clark county, In
diana, aged IS years. lie was among the
fret to rally to the standard Of the LittIe-Cor'
roral. and never betrayed bis trust or bic
master from the siege Of Toulon to the hnaI
overthrow and exile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21
lCOwMUNICATED


The steady opposition to the Adm.Gi'"
ton felt, expressed, aud acted upon by ma.
Of what is called, par ercciience, the "Nln1
ern Democracy" is unexpected to s'm'-
but not strange to those who have mai..
the current of events for several years f'"
The leaders Of this opposition are PyIIue'a
who desire % have the government eH-.'
sively under their control, or, at lca'a 81
have such an influence in the managem.
Of public affairs as will place them Q: o.
head Of the party in power. Failing ''
they will not be satisfied. without any -
tensions to fore knowledge, yet ven'lH.
the prediction, as soon as Mr. Bu''a'-
was elected that the Fillmore men, n5-
and Americans, or in other wori', .'
WHO'S for they in reality composed l.1'
tcuth- Of the people who voted for tlim
and old party names are again All ST.
hereafter be assumed and used--DGmytib,
and Wings, and Black Republican, ~
ventured - predict that the Wigs WI.
DOT be found the Presidents chic rPF e.
and that be would discover bis Lara
hi. own household So far have u b..
disappointed and when the grow Of 30,
the roar of disappointment, and tie 80.
dislike pardon the figures Of speech
aE just IN from hunt after wild rlr...
reach me, 10 my retreat 10 the muunt''a'
know FROM whence they como and Why ..
como. The Wings will Judge the Pre'''.
by bis acts, and only oppose hin or h''
cy when he acts against Wing principe
They will leave it to the Democrats u l.'
war, whenever they have the slightest cu'..
upon Democratic Administration.
Blue RIDnl
R,ppahannock County, Va, Jan. J."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

Tho localixer of the Richmond wing o.
xsr7ed some Of shad flies ahost on the oreezc
on Sunday. They are said to denote the
proximity Of the sbad season. We can only
say. "let it come"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

A ubysician in New York, for alleged neg
I;pence 10 furnishing q prescription, or d.
reosing medicine to be taken which o'ca,
s;oned the death Of child, has been held
"a hal, in $1,000 to answer the charge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

In addition to the religious operations among
the masses Of Loudon, which have been con
Quoted under the auspices of the energetic
Spurreon. the Church of England lP extend
-, her labors in the Same direction With
equal zeal. Among various efforts OF the
Kind, tho Bishop of London has co menoeo
A series Of special services for the wOrSins
class, 10 connection with the London DiOces,
An Home Mission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

William G. l.. Smith, Of Buffalo, has been
.nno;uted Consul at Shanghai; and Mr.. Nil
Ter. of Utica, Consul at Rio Janelro. MI
Vail, Of New Jersey, has received hrst
10 consulate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21
Dramatic Amortization,

We learn shat on Tuesday night, Of =
erty Hall, the personaters OF the 4 .~'
gave general satisfaction to the loyefs y. 20
Drama who were present; these acI1- 81
principal parts being frequently and j. 20
applauded. There were present Vf.....
array Of youth and beauty, Woo re-
highly gratilied with the Performance. ~. D..
Ladies yho SUSTAINED the female Chars
are said - be very beautiful, and, a.
have acquitted themselves to the en'ifs > : F,
faction Of the audience. The AssoeI'','
regarded by those composing It, a.
Of elocution aud literary improvement. -
to grstily their friends, give an oec"s ....
exhibition. We learn that the pIay ID -.
Robbers" will be represented -niID' ..
the amusing farce Of BOX L Cox
singing ana qanoius. .,.,pr,>,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

Col. Henderson, of Lesvenworth' Kansas
... forc;bly taken from the stage, when a
few miles from that city. BY party OF free rec,
State mso, on the llth instant, anu mas n''
since been heard from.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

Attempts to get up fllibuster meetlnss al
ssyersl Southern cities have recently ia'leV'
The sentiment of the South is against un-
lawful forays upon neighboring friendly ma
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The New York Daily News sts'es that q
message has been lately sent to the COMMON
Council of the Empire City, setting FORTH on
the authority of the lisrbor Commissioners,
tina, the water near Diamond Reef had
shoaled so rapidly that TWO large vessels
could hardly pass each other in the channel
The filling out OF shoal from Mitchell to
Governors leland would intercept the d.
rect navigation between the Hudson aud East
rivers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The new Governor of Pennsylvania, Will
liam +. Packer, was installed into Office on
Tuesday, in the presence of the Leg stature
and large cOncourse of spectators. In his
inaugural address he refers to Kansas am
saws she believes that he expresses the SEN
timents of the people of Pennsylvania as well
as his owe, in declaring that all qualined
electors of the Territory should have full and
fair opportunity to participate III selecting
the delegates Of the Constitutional Conven,
ton, and also be allowed an unqualified
right to vote upon the constitution after 1t Is
framed. OF course, those who fail to vote
cannot complain if the proceedings 90 on
without their participation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

Mr.. Jay died in 1929. A few days prevl'
Gus to bis death letter appeared in one OF
the papers over his signature, stating that
Gen. Hamilton had received from Gen. Wash,
ington the manuscript of his farewell ad,
dress to the people Of the United States, for
the inspection, and if necessary, correction
Of himself and Mr.. JAY Gen. II. forwarded
it to Mr.. Jay, at Rye. lie (Mr. jay came
to New York, with the document, and in com
pany with Gen. II. perused the same, and
after consultation together came to the CON
,lusion that they could not alter, or in any
way change the same for the better ana a a.
they received it, 81 they returned 1t to Gen' Ii
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The Fredericksbu Herald Gays
are informed that less pork has been offered
in our market the present season than mas
been the case during any year within the last
ten"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

For several days last week portions Of 5.
Csroliua, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and
Louisiana were visited by torrents Of rain.
and it il fear, great damage has been done.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The editor of the Journal Of Commerce
witnessed at the office of the American Tel.
egraph Company, the operation of Hughes
printing telegraph. as recently improved, by
which the extraordinary feat is performed OF
sending and recording, at the same time, from
opposite ends of the wire, two distinct des-
patches aud this is doue in plain alphabe;l-
cal characters. The electric currents meet
and cross each other without disturbance or
irreguarity, 50 that in many cases the AZ
swer to despatch begins to be received be
fore the original has been wholly transmitted,
although but one wire is employed to per
form the double duty. The instruments are
now completed, and adapted for practical
use
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The eulogiss upon the late Senator Rusk,
of Texas, delivered in the House OF Rspre
ssptstives, on Tuesday, are said to have been
very eloquent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The Petersburg lntelligeucer says:--"Ihe
Hen. Edward Everett has consented to re-
peat his address on the character of Wash
ton, at the Academy Of Music, New York on
Thursday evening, the Dist instant. The ad-
dress will be delivered on this occasion IN
der the auspices of the Mercantile Library
Association, but the proceeds are to be devoted
to the purchase of Mount Vernon. lie will al
so repeat the address at Philadel 2hia on the
4,h of February, on the invitation OF the
Pennsylvania Historical Society, the proceeds
to be devoted to the same purpose. MT. L.
is making his way South; and we presume
Though we have seen no announcement to
that effect he will be in Richmond the End
February, at the inauguration Of the Wash
| ington monument.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The Cumberland Civilian states shst Col
Eos. II. Tucker, late president of the Mineral!
Bsu&, has given bail for his appearance at
caprt "a April next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The suit Of Wilson Eyre and wife against
Rev. DR.. Higbee and wife, to compel the lat
Ter to surrender letters written by Gen. Wash
;ngton in 1870 and 1893. alleged to be lie
sally, held, has been decided by the Supreme
Court Of New York, in favor OF the piaihtins'
on the ground that the defendants. being neith-
er the writer's not recipients OF tue letters,
have no rights in the matter. The enect o.
this decision will be to stop the contemplated
publication of tue correspondence by he''
Mr.. IIigbee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The managers of the New York assocla-
ton for Improving the Condition Of the Poor,
have addressed an urgent appeal to the pub
lie, impelled no less by the iusupportable
pressure of the indulgence now upon them,
than by the irrepressible cries OF the needy
for relief They strte that twenty thousand
persons are now receiving the aid of the as
ISOLATION, and that never before, so early IN
the season, have the numbers of the destitute
been so great OF their necessities more urgent:
There were only nboat seven thousand
in need q, the corresponding period of last
wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21

The pett proceeds OF Thalhergs three eou'
carts 10 RicbaoDd Ssre s43p.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-21
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SEOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:

THURSDAY MORNING JANUARY 2l, 1858.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-12-31

BE- Justice is surely no longer evenhand-
ed in the courts at indianapolis. AS an il
lustration of how it is dealt out in that city
we see it stated in the Indianapolis papers
that George w. Scott, youth from Hancock
county, who was indicted for stealing acom-
fort or bed-quilt worth not over So, was sem
fenced to the penitentiary for one year,
DISTINGUISHED fortw years, and fined three
dollars. Prosper Hobbs, aged Is, one of
the gang of housebreakers who have been
committing depredations in the city for sew
eral months, was convicted and sentenced
to Imprisonment in the county Jail for ten
days. Franklin OFT, aged Ia, was cleared.
Secrist, aged Is, another of the notorious
gang, was sentenced to ten days imprison-
ment in the county Jail. II is urged that it
would be improper to send these boys to the
Penitentiary, and that, as there are no houses
of correction for Juvenile offenders, the jury
did the best they could under the cireum-
stances, and set the boys at liberty. But why
did they imprison young Scott in the peni-
Tertiary for stealing an old quilt We pre-
sumo the answer is, the poor fellow had
neither money nor friends. Such justice is
a mockery
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-12-31
q nockery.

SocIETY AT WAsHISGToN.-The present is
a very dull season in fashionable life at
Washington. From all accounts it seems
that the Capital, as far as society is con-
cerned, is as dreary as Goldsmith's Deserted
Village. There are none of the lights of
the fashionable world illuminating the at
mosphere, no parties, few dinners and very
little social festivity of any kind. The ho-
tells and taverns are almost empty, and the
shopkeepers can only suck their thumbs,
consoling themselves with the souveniers of
the victims of brighter times, and hoping
for future plumber. Tie lobby is in great
distress. Congress has got an attack of
economy, and contracts instead of expand
ing. The poor fellows of the Third House
are hanging about the Capital, hoping to
scrape together few dollars with which to
pay their tavern scores, and then sneak off
to their homes. 60
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-12-31
oUr MfnIsfer 10 MEXICO.

Mr.. Forsythe, though he closed his lega-
ton in Mexico-refusing to have any inter-
course with the existing Government at the
capitai-and came home, ard is now at his
residence nAlabama, persists in holding on
to his commission, and claiming to be still
the Minister to the Republic of Mexico, and
entitled to his salary. 1t appears most I'M
fortunate, at this critical period in the affairs
of that distracted country, in whose desti-
MES we are so intimately interested, that
we should have ne representative at the
seat of its central government, to watch the
course of events, and by friendly influence
and counsels, mitigate some of the evils of
its intestine feuds and avail ourselves of
circumstances to secure the advantages of
free trade with the country. While the
English and French are represented by ac-
tive agents, seeking peculiar advantages for
themselves, our government seems stupidity
indifferent to the deep concern we have in
the events now transpiring there. The n.
Y. Herald justly says; 49,
Our course towards Mexico is plain. We
must lend our moral countenance and our
diplomatic assistance to the support of her
independence. If we take this position, we
can then rightfully prevent the powers of
Europe from interfering in her affairs. The
future of Mexico must be worked out by the
Mexicans themselves. They constitute some
eight or ten millions of people, who have in
their midst much 10 destroy which they
can only destroy, church mortgage on the
real estate of the nation, obtained without a
consideration or an equivalent Feudal privi-
leges on the part OF landlords, classes, dis
tinctions; and tribunals for the priest and
soldier, superstitions and also principles,
deep rooted in the minds of the people, and
many other evils, which they themselves
can and will root out but which would only
be confirmed and protected by the sentiment
of nationality if the attempt were made by
a stranger.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-12-31

s. Senator takes place in Louisiana on the
fourth Monday in January. Mr.. Slidsll has
abandoned Mr.. Benjamin and is exerting
himself in favor of Mr.. Sandage, member of
the House from the Northern part of the
state The New Orleans Della says it is
very evident that Mr.. Soule is the favorite
at New Orleans, and that the various ele-
ments Of opposition to Slidell throughout
the State are likely to unite in Soule's sup
port. Under these circumstances, the
chances of the election of the latter are de-
cidedly good.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-12-31

STATR LOAN FOR THE JANUARY INTER-
EsT-A Geographic dispatch was received
at indianapolis on Tuesday from the State
Agent and Auditor Dodd, dated New York,
stating they had negotiated a loan for $685.
600, to pay the January interest, upon a
new issue of bonds of the State, which
they had prepared for the purpose, which
are made payable in July, 1850. The
terms of sale are not stated, but they are
rannrted as favorable
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-12-31

THE PRosPEcTs.-lt is thought, in Wash
ington, that there is no prospect OF passing
a Pacific Railroad bill, or making any
change in the tariff laws this session. Par
ty complications will render it impossible to
accomplish either measure.