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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1858-07-17

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HoME0P ATHIO PHYSIOIAN
FFIoE AND RESIDENCE 112 MAiN 81. OFFICE HOUR
WON TO 8, AND TO 8 O'dIouK P. NJ
Worcester. Oct. 20. 1888
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06
IIrnt. Gov. Jackson.

Having noticed in our last some Of the most
prominent members of the Virginia Senate,
we propose this week to devote little space
in Likewise noticing the most distinguished
and talented members of the Lower House.
Since the last article was written, the Two
Houses have elected VIM l.. jackson, esq,
Of Wood, Lieutenant Govern or, to fill the late
vacancy, occasioned 10y the expiration of his
term of office. We propose then to give
short sketch of the young and talented gen
tleman, who now occupies the second posi-
tian of honor 10 the State. Mr. }. is, We
would suppose, about 81 years old, and was
elected TO the Lower House, when he was
only % years Of age. While member of
that body, be occupied very high posi-
ton, and was at the time of his election, TO
the Office of FIRST Auditor, the leader of bis
party This election. conferred on one 80
young, was indeed, very high compliment.
and proved that Mr.. jackson, possessed no
little influence in the Democratic party. lie
held the office for two or three years, md
then voluntarily resigned, and removed to
Wood county, to practice the profession OF
the law. " hen the last Democratic COnven-
ticn met in his District To nominate candi
date for Congress, Mr.. j. was near being
nominated, and would most certainly have
been the man, had not one of his friends at
the wrong time, unfortunately moved the
withdrawal OF bis name. Or course this was
not done, but on TIVE next ballot, Mr.. Jen-
kius, the present Representative, and until
then, entirely unknown, was so fortunate as
to defeat him. A short time alter this Gov.
Wise, offered him the appointment of Lieut..
Governor, which position be accepted, and
The duties Of which he discharged with much
satisfaction, down t. the expiration of his
term of office, which lasted only thirty days.
Having been again elected by the two Hou-
ses he will without doubt, be most formid-
able candidate in the next Convention for the
office OF Governor Of the Commonwealth
Possessing good manners, excellent talents,
and III the West, extremely popular with the
masses, We should not be surprised, were be
to knock Lrtcher's chances entirely 10 the
head. (?l We know Mr.. Jackson, very we'll
personally. ana although political oppon1Dt
1t gives US great pleasure TO testify to bis ad-
mirabIe qualities, both of head and heart
WU1enton Why.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

In the Senate, on Thursday, resolutions
from the Legislature of Iowa were presented
by NJ. Jones, instructing the Senators and
requesting the Representatives of that State
to vote against the admission of Kansas toto
the Union under the Lscompton Constitution.
Mr.. Jones stated that he presented those reso-
lutions from sentiment OF respect for the
Legislature Of his State, though be bad no
idea Of obeying the instructions. He thought
it probable that these resolutions reflected
the views of majority of the people OF Iowa
at the present time, but be was assured that
when they understood the whole subject as
we'll as he did, they would approve bis deter
uination to vote for the admission OF Kansas
according to the recommendation VI the
President. These resolutions, he was glad
to state, were adopted by a strict party vote,
the Democratic members OF the Legislature
having refused to join in the instructions
a iopted by the Republican majority. TWAS
not the first time he had dlsobeyed lnstruc-
TONS passed by the Republicans, and, IN the
present instance, be telt 1t his duty to stand
by the Administration. What will that por-
ton of tie Democratic party, who are such
strenuous advocates for the right of instruc.
ton and the duty Of obedieucs, say to this!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

A project the Journal Of Commerce says,
is on foot to make grand excursion to the
Mediterranean in the steamer Ericsson,
leaving New York about lst May, aud al
irving back about Let August. According to
the programme she will touch at Gibraltar,
Malta, Alexandria, Jaffa Tor Jerusalem, J
Con stantiuople, Athens and Naples, remain
ing at each place sufficient tins to enable
tue passengers to see the sights. The mum
Der of passengers is limited to $50, and the
fare of each, if adults, will be $3.50. Other
expenses of the voyage, it is calculated, will
raise the whole cost to about $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The Blue Ridge Republican has 40 able
article in favor of an appropriation by the
Legislature in aid Of the Extension of the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad to Lynch
burg, in which is shown the great value OF
the extended road as a means Of communica-
ton between the North aud the S1uth and
SoutE-w est, in consequence of it's connex'on
with other great lines OF internal Improve
msnt; aud the certainty of its being paying
work, com manding as it will, vast amount
of travel. After discussing the subject, as
connected with the great interests of the
country, and of the state at large, the Re-
publican looks at the matter in local point
of view, and as concerning the trade and
business of our particular section Of the Com
monwsalth. 1t says
"Bnt these are not all the advantages that
would spring from the extension to Lynch
burg 1t wonld) open new and impor tant
trade to Alexandria, aud, probably, double
the freight business over the road. Alexan-
drla is the great depot OF artificial manures
for Virginia, and they can be bought cheaper
there than at any other point, with the excep-
ton, perhaps, Of Norfolk. The farmers Of
Albemarle, Amherst. and Nelson, now draw
their supplies from Richmond. Send the iron
horse amoog them, with an invitation to visit
Alexandria. and they will do it. not only for
the sake of convenience, but FROM policy
They can there get their guano and plaster
cheaper, and have it carried to their doors In
less time, and at less expense, than they now
do. Salt and iron, also, if they could not be
purchased for less 10 Alexandria than In
Richmond, would still be cheaper to them,
at home, because Of the reduced cost OF trsnt-
portation. Buying these thing there, II
would be a natural cons quence for them to
send the disposabe products Of their farms
t. the same market--all, with the single ex-
ception Of tobacco, which would, necessarily.
continue to seek the great com peting markets
of Lynchburg and Richmond. Add to this,
the immense amount OF merchandise that
would pass over this line, from Philadelphia,
Baltimore, aud Alexandria, to the FIVE or six
Southw estern States, and to merchants along
the route, and what golden vision does 1t
not coniure up? Yet il is vision which a
few wears will see realized, to the great con-
venience of the country, and the great relef
Of taxpayers"
The question is then asked, why SO much
concern for the cities of the state?, and 1t Is
answered, with good sense and liberality,
"because as cities rise and expand, new mar
kets, for the products OF the country, are
opened, and increased competition arlses,
which is the life. blood Of the farming inter
EFT. Because, further, they are not only
Virginia cities, but Southern cities, and we
wish to build them up as rivals in trade with
the Northern cities, which have fattened into
iusolence by means Of Southern trade and
capital"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The Mayor Of New York had a slave case
before him yesterday. The alleged 'lave Is
George Anderson, who is claimed by Mr..
Mason Thomas, of Baltimore. The negro
declares that he is free. The case was not
decided and the negro was rem anded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The Workinguen's Movement 10 New
York did not die out with the subsistence
of the Park meetings last fall. Since then
the various ass citations, especially the Ger
man. which represent the interests Of organi-
,ed labor, have held several meetings, and
are trying, to get up party with the rights
and claims of workingnen az basis. Tho
Journal of Commerce says Of it: 1.-The oper-
ations contemplated by the movement are
rather extensive, being the organization of a
new party without distinction of age, sex, or
nationality, and free from any religious sec.
tarlanism," the establishment Of polytechnic
schools, OF agricultural colonies on brotherly
principles, OF model dwelling houses, and a
great many other delightful institutions tor
people without capital. Candidates OF this
projected new party are t. be severely cross
examined as to their opinions upon these
novel propositions, and, it unsouud therein,
will be universally cut by the associaton.-
The strength Of the various na.iOnalitles In
this city now cooperating in the work are
about as f,lows: German, 2.45C; American
aud Irish, 425; French, 25."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

men III TINS Safe, notwithstanding Clarke
gave old Bu'k maj prity Oh one hundfeI
ADD sesenty five votes. Although Col. VI.
claims t. be democrat still we hope that
his constituency may return him just as long
az he desires il.
Tbs PEOPLE OF Randolph c'unty, apprc-
c,ite the services of their representative,
and we'll they may for no better Delegate
holds seat in the Virginia l. gisIature.
Tnos. L. Preston, OF Smythe county,
makes an admirable representative, and but
for his political sumersets, we could view
him with more favor. He is held in very
hi gh esteem in the South Yves, and is con
siderei DOW one Of the ablest men IN that
sect n. lie i, ual OF most enrrm'uS
wealth, This income annually is over twenty
five thousand doliars) and extremely liberia!
with his purse. Col. Preston may at some
future day, obtain higher position IN the
polical world, but be must bide his tune,
and wait until Rush Floyd goes to Congress
from his district. Col. Z. is one Of the hand
soonest men we ever saw. The air OF true
nobility is plainly stamped upon his forehead
lie is six feet high. Of commanding appear
ance ard fac carriage. He is younger
DEOlDtT VI kUc =" 'uHo
Hon. Vim. G. Preston.
Gustavus A. Wingdelt, of Bedford, is
new member Uf the House, but served IN the
Constitutional Convention of 1890. As yet,
he has not spoken, but at the proper time, will
we doubt not be heard. Col. Wingtield, is n
lawyer by profession, and enjoys very heavy
practice in Bedford. His age il, We should
think, not oSer 10.
Juo. c. Rutherford, of Gyocbland County,
is young man. who has been IN the Legls-
lsture three or four sessions. He is son
OF Col. Rutherford, formerly Lieutenant
Governor.
We might continue our remarks at m
fnitum but have already gone beyond the
space we intended to occupy. There are
many gentlemen uumentloned, who deserve
a notice, but want OF room cJmpels US ~ close.
- WareI.ton Why.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

By private advices from Nicaragua the
Washington Star says, it is satisfied of the CO.
tire uptruthfulness of the stories alleging the
probability of the rejection by that govern
ment of the Yrissrri treaty. The cause oil
the delay in its ratification is the simple fact
that the Legislature of Nicaragua not being
10 session, it cannot be immediately ratinea'
The fact that the Legislature is very soon to
meet is the only reason why President Mar,
tioez does not call special session to that
end. The approval of the treaty ls unanl
nous throughout every branch OF the Nlcara-
guam government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The friends of humanity and religion will
be shocked. ns we'll as grieved, at the tidlngs
of another fearful prosecution of the Chris
tians in Madagascar. This last persecution,
which followed the expulsion of number OF
Freuchmen from the capital in July last
seems to be more severe than any by which 1t
bad been preceded. Thirteen persons have
been put to death; between fifty and sixty
had been subjected to the ordeal OF tangena'
or poisop.water, under which eight had died;
nearly sixty were bound in chains, OF whom
two had d ed; while number had been re-
uced to slavery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The Philadelphia Press announces that
great meeting of the democrats who are
opposed to the Lecom pton swindle," ~ will be
held il that city on Monday evening next, at
which the Hon Il. j. Walker and Hon Fred
erick p. Stanton will speak.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

Reni Estate In Fairfax County, for sale
The following Trac's and Parcels Ot Land
in this County wi Il he offered at Public Sale
AZ tie tunes aud places .veraIly designated:
At Fairfax c. H. on Monday, the 18th
February, 1858 (court day. by Thomas L
Love, Com'r, a valuable Steam Saw Mill, near
Burke's Station.
At the same time and place, By Sanford
Taylor, Trustee, Tract Of Land about )
miles west of the Court house, containing o0O
Acres.
A, Fairfax c. H., On Monday, the 18th
March, (court.day) by III. W. Thomas. Com'r,
a Farm OF ll3 Acres on PJhck Run.
On the premises, ol Monday, March s, by
Dr.. Ira Williams, Trustee, Il Saw and Grist
Mil aud IL Acres OF Lad.
LAND AT PRIVATE SALg.-rhe following
Tracts of Land are offered at Private sale:
BY VIM S,gar-FrOm 50 10 100 Acres OF
his Farm adjoining this village.
B,W. b. Mccormick Ills improved Farm
of $50 Acres near CentreVlilc.
BY Com. JoDe>. - His very valuable Estate
of $50 Acres, near Prospect Hill.
BY Messrs. Machen, Taylor aud Moss
a Tract Of unimproved L.ud south OF Burke 8
Station, 46O Acres.
BvJoeiah WillcJxcn, Tract of Woodland
| mile south Of this place, 81 Acres; aud
Farm in Loudoun county Of 1873 Acres.
By DR.. Ira Williams, -Three desirable
Tracts containing respectively 81, G24 and 81
Acres.
By C.. G. Cronk.-A House and Lot III
Germantown.
By Rev. r. 7. Brown.-A small but desira'
BILE Farm near Falls Church. OF 81 Acres.
All of the above Tracts are worthy the at
tentiun of persons wishing to invest their
money in Real Estate-some OF them are par
t,cuIarly valuable and desirable FdiLJar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

A telegraphic dispatch, says the N. Y. Tri-
bune, has been sent from Washington to MIR.
Sum ner, in Boston, urging bis immediate ap'
nearauce in the Senate, on account of the ext
eency precipitated by the Presidents Lecomp-
ton message.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The Army Appropriation bill, reported BY
the Committee of Ways aud Means, amounts
10 the aggregate to six million OF dollars
The deficiency for the Qusrtermaster's De
psrtment alone is nearly seven millions OF
dollars. This is a separate bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The precise amount OF Seymour's defalca-
ton in Hartford is ascertained to be Sll5,-
500. His sureties are responsible in SlO.-
900, leaving the loss to the Savings lnstitu-
ton sos, 500. The whole capital of the
concern is swept away, and the Bank will be
Immediately wound up, it is hoped with COM
paratively small loss to deportors. The
whereabouts Of the defau:eris not yet known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The Washington correspondent OF the
Philadelphia Pennsylvania says The
American members of the House OF Repre-
ssnta,;ves. IA in number, met in caucus
last evening, and resolved to support the
admission of Kansas under the Lecomp'on
Snnst;tn,ion, three members boiling the &C
ton Of the caucus. and declaring their de-
Examination, ,Tu to oppose the Administration on
this question. These three members - are s
Mes Wss,,s Davis, Harris, and Ricaod' all oil
MARYLAND"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

More than twenty distinct fires were kin
died on the line of the Boston and New York
Central Railroad by the sparks and cinders
from the locomotive Quincy" attached to
the O'Clock train from the city, last Saturday
afternoon for Midway. The beautiful grove
at Fairmont was set on fire in two places and
at Dedham Lower Plai ms nearly five acres OF
grass lands were burnt over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

A specia! dispatch to the Washington
Union from Harrisburg, Pa, says, that on
Thursday, after severe struggle the oppo-
neu,s of the Lecompton constitution were de-
fea,ed in the Pennsylvania House of Repre-
sentatives, BY twelve majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The Port Tobacco Times says "A color
ed boy about twelve years of age, belonging
to Mr.. S. p. NJ. Hanson, of Charles county,
MARYLAND, was severely Injured by a Kick
from horse, on Friday last. lie was about
to strike the animal with stick when be re-
ceived the full force OF the kick about the
centre of the forehead. The skull was trac'
tured and a small portion of the brain ooz'
ed from the wound. Notwithstanding this
state of the wound, the boy was perfectly con-
scious up to Tuesday morning, when we last
heard from him."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

1t affords US pleasure to be enabled to an
nounce an improvement in the health of the
Rev. Bishop Waugh. The Baltimore Patriot
ssys:--"The illness OF this eminent prelate
as somewhat abated, and his physician.
DR.. Dulin, announces an improvement in his
condition. The pain and inflammation have
subsided and his mental faculties are also
clea rer."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

Atn late convention Of Dentists 1t was a..
serted that the main. if not the sole cause VI
the great increase of defective teeth was the
use of sSleratus and cream of tartar IN tue
manufacture Of bread; and Or. Baker toliy
agreed with the facts offered In proof, adding
the results Of some experiments made BY
himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06
The Briti,h.Iudiau newspapers are almost

The British-Iudiau newspapers are almost
unanimous 10 the belief that the revolt is very
far from being suppressed. The Hurkaru re-
marks that 1.-The rebellous spirit of the coun-
try is up. and it will need n large expendi-
ture of troops and time to put it down. =
The Friend of India exclaims that the H.
surrection seems interminable; mo sooner is
it put down in one district than it breaks
out in another"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

That valuable paper, the Baltimore Amerl-
cen, gives it's experience as to the cash and
prepayment system when applied to newspa-
pers, and in its own case asserts that it works
WELL in every respect The newspapers of
the country will, for the most part, gradual
ly adopt the cash system, as the only one
which will enable them to be successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The other day his Majesty, Napoleon the
Third, with the Empress at his side' drove
to the Bots in his American wagon. and after
making one tour of the lake, got out, de-
sceuded to the ice, and putting on pair OF
skates carried by a domestic, skated for three
Quarters of an hour, mixing Unfortunately
IN the crowd Of skaters on the Ice, much 10
their establishment. His Majesty even gave
a helping hand to skater who IN MS 'rep''
dation in getting out of the Enperors way
was falling. The Emperor knows bow u
make friet de- of the b-hoys.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The French spoiatiUn bill reported by MIR.
Crittenden, from the select com mittee of the
Senate, is accompanied by an able and
elaborate report. The former is similar to
that heretofore introduced and approprates
IS 900, 900 of FIVE per cent. stock in satistae-
ton of the claims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The Matoacs and Ettricks cotton factories
at Petersburg Va, resumed work ON Wednes-
day, after suspension of about three months.
A large number of persons are dependent on
these works for support The Manchester
cotton factory at Richmond resumed opera
tons on Monday. giving employment to hun
reds of females and others, who have been
;dla for enma timo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The people of Washington are consider
10, and discussing the New Code Of Laws
which has been prepared for the District of
Column bia, and upon the adoption or rejec-
ton of which they are soon to vote.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

Tue National Iuteligercer considersit on
act of justice to the late Secretary Of War to
say that if he had done nothing else to zig
nalrze bis management of the Department,
the iudicious step be had the sagacity to con-
csive and the courage to take, in sending
abroad for an experimental stock of Cam
els, to try the adaptation of that remarkable,
animal for public service, both military and
commercial, would have distinguished his
administration. The experiment OF the cam
els and dromedaries has proved triumph
ant success In opposition to the opinions
of many United States officers, they have
shown themselves admirably adapted for ira
yersipg the wastes Of Western America.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

For the week ending Saturday last, there
was sent to market from the Maryland Mi
ming region 2,994-I6 tons. Total from the
entire coal region since January lst., To-
2Ql l2 fnna
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

Instead Of sickness and death at the Ma
t;oual Hotel, in Washington, We now read
accounts from there Of an ovsrdowing house,
and "grand fancy balls"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

Mr.. Edward Everett is on his way SOUTH
delivering bis great lectures on Washington
and Charity, at New York and Philadelphia
to immsDss audiences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

Mr.. Brown, during the delivery Of his re-
marks iu the Senate, on Thursday, upon the
Kansas question. was interrupted by MIR.
Douglas, who earnestly repealed the charge
that he was iufouced by the question of sla
very in his Opposition to the Lecompton
Consultation. lie bad taken ground against
that ms trument at time when it was almost
universally supposed that the slavery article
would lie voted out, and when the President
himself was assuring his friends that the Con
stituton would. in all probability come be-
tore Congress with that clause rejected. lie
opposed the Lecompton project solely be.
cause 1t did not embody the popular will aud
not because Of personal objections to any of
its provisions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

lust RECEiVED.-Biack 4 acca and Cav
y ton Cloth,; Fancy and Black Prints; super
lrrsh Linens, warranted; DO. Blsached Cottonsi
White, Red, and Yellow Fannels; Striped Nan
keen Osnaburgs; Heavy TwIed Ducks; Fine
and Heavy Brown Cottons; R.eacnrt and Bro
Sneetings, all widths; Tcklngs Checks. and
Deuims. Blue and Brown Drills, Damask Linen
Table Diapers; Lead aud Slate Jeans aud Drills.
We have also in store 25JO yards Fancy Six;
1000 do Mousline de Lanes; 100 10. French Me-
rnos; Shawls; Cloaks; Winter CassImeresi no.
siery; with many other Goods adapted 10 the
Season; which Tor cash, or to the prompt trade
will De sold very cheap , co
feb VII MEMS "
IPort. Times, Cul Observer, la Eisx News, and
Marlboro Gaz
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-06

The heavy shipment of specie by the Euro
"a, does not seem to create the slightest SEN
satiou. This vessel takes out over twomilllons
and q OIL AFTER.