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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07
Dcsnnrntr Conflict.

For some time past negro, named Fisher,
has been residing al Wrigh:sv.Ie, York couE-
", where he had become noted a. a Gesper.
ate character, as be bad previously been,
even 80 long as Fix or eight ago, when hC
lived at or near NcCaIl's Ferry. lie was
known as a common t.icf, and although a
warrant had been out Tor his arrest for ab0u;
a year, for the larceny Of lot Of leather,
the constablcs had W to this time iaied u
arrest him, owing to has cunning and dc.
perate character. Constable Roberts, of
Wrightsvllle, however, determined that ne
should be arrested, and being satisfied that
Fisher was at bone, he selected a posse Of
citizens, and proceeded - his home about
midnight, where they fi1ally found the OF
iect of his search, disguised Ia Bl0omer, but
bis tall, stalwart appearance failing 70 COL
vince the officer that be was 4 woman, bis
surrender vas demanded. Fisher made O
desperate resistance shooting ut the party,
and using a knife when il came - closer
quarters, cutting some Of the party severely,
but not seriously woundiag them. Finaly,
escaping from the house, be made for the
canal, aud plunged in, intending to make his
escape down the tow-patb: but the "watery
element" was too much for him, and saved
the pursuers any further trouble. His body
was recovered, the knife which be used in
the attack being found firmly clenCbcd in
death lancaster Pa Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07
Renewing the slave Trade.

By private letter received in this city
from Loango. Coast of Africa, dated SePten-
Der %, 1857, we are advised that the French
have practically engaged in toe slave trade
under the name Of apprentices, and that a
ship, the "C!ara," OF Bordeaux, was at Loan
90 at the date mentioned above, loading
with negroes for Martinique. A French
war steamer lay alongside to protect Der
from the English cruisers, who would have
seized her but that she had French naval
officer on board with orders to the French
commodore to protect her. The English are
also using negroes as slaves at Sierra Leone
The French and English governments ere
participating in trade which they, atteet to
deem 90 hideous. A bsrraeoon has been
built by the French at LJapgo to be used for
the safe.keeping of the slaves until they are
ready for shipment. There is no secret IN
.his business, and no disguise is attempted.
Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

An important movement has been init
ated in the House of Delegates, under a
resolution of Mr.. MeCuc at Augusta, by
which inquiry is instituted as to the expe-
diency of max ng state provision for the in
strugtion of Idiots. Mr.. McCue deserves
great credit for calling the attention of the
legislature to this subject, and it is hoped
shat the benevolent scheme proposed III
his resolution, may at no distant day be COZ
summated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07
In consequence Of the repeated false sta'

In consequence Of the repeated false state
meuts in relation to Kansas, sent on from
St Louis, by telegraph, the Union cautions
the public against accepting exciting ''e'rS 0y
telegraph from Kansas as true unti' the &C
counts by mail shall have brought accurate
information. The St. Louis papers have
statement similar to the one published by us
yesterday, that news had reached Lea'el-
worth on the 18th ultimo Of an engagement
between the troops under Lane aud oompa-
nv of L uited States Dragons at Sugar Mou"0'
Near it's close however, it is stated that Lane
had been seen by passenger from Kansas
at Laurence on tie 25m. Ihe TWO state
men,s are utterly inconsistent with each
other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07
THO I.nte Mmrder at Stntiord.

The murder of VIM Griffin, a storckeepcr
at Auuia, 10 Stafford county, on Christmas
night, has produced a good deal of excited
feeling in that quarter, as well i might. The
author or authors Of the atrOCity had no,
been discovered.
Two travellers stopped in the vicinity Of the
store that night who have been suspected OF
the foul deed, and i;i- said that on the night
after. two persons answering their dcscrlr-
tion took the cars in Fredericksburg. Ii
they were beggars Mt AIuia or too poor to
purchase lodgings, where did they get money
70 pay their fare on the railroad?
We learn that man named Anderson, a
resident of Stafford, was taken up, charged
with the crime by an excited people, and
hung up to a tree from Whence he was low
cred, in order to make a confession. Ander-
son told them tha' $500 Of the money would
be found in a white hair trunk, at his house,
We believe under the bed, and forthwith
gave up the key. On proceeding to the point
in iicated the frank was found, opened, but
no money. Anderson thereupon said that
he believed they were going To hang him,
and that ne coGcoctcd the story; that he knew
nothing Of tie murder npr the money.
1t appears that Anderson was r0m home
on the night Of the murder, at some distant
point, which be left on the evening Of the
murder, and that be accounts for The inter
vening time between that and the hour Of
his arrival home by saying hc Ct loss in the
woods during that night.-Frci. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

Mr.. Cyrus W. Field and engineer Everett
haze left New York for England, Tor the pur-
pose Of making arrangements for laying the
Atlantic telegraph in the Spring. They
take with them the model Of a new machine,
invented By Mr.. Berdan, for paying out the
cable, which is said to possess great advan-
tages over any other that has been made
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

A resolution has been adopted BY the
House of Representative directing an inquiry
into the facts and circumstances connected
with the sale Of Fort Snelling-Mr. Faulkner,
as friend of the Secretary of War, seconded
the call, and said that this inquiry would
show not the slightest imputa,ion upon the
personal or official character of that officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The Fredericksburg Virginia Herald, q
most excellent and interesting paper, enters
upon its seventy-secOnd year-but it has the
visor of youth, and is dressed in a spick and
span new suit, which makes it look as young
as any of its juniors. We wish its editor
every success and happiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

Much as we are opposed to Walkers fill
clustering attempts, we are we'll satisfied that
he should be heard in his own defence. We,
therefore, publish the Letter be has addressed
to the President-which is, in effect, an ap-
peal to the public. 1t is, certainly, quite
curious document.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The peaceful and quiet manner in which
the Territory of Oregon originated the ne
csssary steps to prepare herself for sdmls'
sion into the Uuiou as State, is an example
worthy Of universal admiration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The Life Preserving jacket, which has just
been manufactured in Philadelphia, it is
said to fit man like sailors monkey jack
ct, and therefore not liable to be washed from
the body. The jacket is lined with cork she-
wings, enclosed in wster-tight cloth, quilted
in cylinders around the jacket three or four
inches apart. The jacket, therefore, is Sc
ries of water-;ight compartments, aud inju-
ry to any one will not effect the buoyant
character of the others. The arms and hands
are left free ia their motion to seize a rope,
grasp plank, or Use in any other way which
is necessary to save lite.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The murder of a yourg man at the supper
table, Of which an account was given IN yes
terday's paper from the Richmond Dispatch,
took lace in the neighborhood Of Provi'
dep,e. New Kent county, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The Baltimore American says that the
stock of all kinds of Phosphate Guapo is
very limited. With the continued increase
in the use Of these Guanos by our farmers, it
is apprebendsd that the supply will not be
e1ual to the spring demand,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The Acting Commissioner of Indian AZ
fairs has requested the keepers OF hotels
and restaurants in Washington not to fur
uish the Indians now in the city with
liuuor. The reasons for this request will
readily suggest themselves TO all thinking
miDda
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

Mr.. Merriam states that during the past
year, ffty-nine persons were killed and sew
enty-fve injured, by accidents from the use
Of camphene, and burning fluids Of kindred
preparation. He advocates suppression OF
the manufacture of camphene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

There is, it is asserted, a determination
upon the part of members Of both houses of
Congress that the business Of the session
shall be promptly disposed Of. The compeu-
sation of members is not now 50 much per
diem, but SO much per anRan', and the result
will be, az it is clearly seen upon all hands,
that the present, commonly known as the
long session, instead Of extending through
July and some times August, as heretofore,
will close in May.--We hope SO, certainly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

Many thanks to our friends of the press for
kind notices of the Gazette, in commencing
its hfty-ninsh year; and especially to the
Lynchburg Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

In addition to the gentlemen named yea
terday, Mr.. Helm, editor OF the Warrenton
Flag, spoke briefly but handsomely at the
dinner to Mr.. Dennis, of Ohio, given in War,
rantOD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

There has been shipped for the year end
ing on the Slst ult., over the Cumberland
and Pennsylvania Railroad, 1912 tons Of
coal by the several coal companies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The statistics published by the Baltimore
American show that the receipts of wheat ct
Baltimore last year fell below those Of 1856,
nearly one million bushels!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

1t is stated that the recent instructions OF
the Presden. to Commodore Pauldiug were
sent out with the consent of Senior friSrari,
the minister of Nicaragua; and that the par
ty in the pending difficulty which has the
right to complain of the action of the United
States officers in arrestng General Walker
and his nen at Punts Arenas, does not com
plain, but on the contrary, desired and now
approves Of the conduct of that officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

Mr.. Slidel, has introduced bill into the Sen
ate so to amend existing law as to permit silver
to be used as q legal tender to the amount
of twenty five dollars instead Of five, as at
present The object being to discourage the
circulation of small notes without doing ~
Justice, iuasmuch as the value of silver is not
depreCiated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

A bill is before the Legislature Of Georgia
for the organization of an association to be
called the Southern Direct Trade Company"
for the purpose Of encouraging and carrying
on direct exporting and importing business
between the ports of that State and ports
beyond the limit of the Uoited States, with
a capital stock not to exceed three millions,
in shares OF 500 each. 1t provides for a
State subscription to the stock, of on"-half
the amount taken by private stockholders,
limiting it, however, to 100000. ltexempts
all the COmpany's property from State, coun-
ty and city tax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The officers of the banks in Pittsburg held
a meeting on Mond,y, and came to the con-
clusion that they were able and ready to re-
sumo specie payments wnruvror tho banks in
other sections Of Pennsylvania resumed. Six
of the banks in Philadelphia report tneir ag-
gregate circulation at only 100000, while
their specie amounts to Sl,l75,541. The
other banks 10 that city are said to be in a.
favorable a condition TO resume specie pay
ments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The New Haven Register has it that Mrs.
jenkins says, the Kansas people are acting
lust as her son Bill does when he wishes to
"set up" in the ovening:-"C Billy, it is
time to 90 to bed" 81 hain't had my sup
per ye,!' well, Why don't you eat your
supper" "Caus don't want to go TO bed"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The Baltimore Sun of yesterday says -
The Supreme Court of Mexico has just de-
cided case which has been pending before
the tribunals of that country for several
wears. in which number of Americans i'm.
prisoncd in Mexico were concerned. The
Americans, it will be remembered, were en-
gagged in what was known as the La Paz ex-
petition, but were captured By the Mexican
authorities as fillbusters, and thrown into
prison, from which they were, after long
detention, released, through the efforts of
MIR. Forsyth, the American minister. This
gentleman, believing the arrest to be illegal,
carried the matter before the Supreme Court
of Mexico, and that tribunal has lately
unanimously decided that the expedition was
not piratical, as the Mexican authorities al
legged, and, therefore, the men will be emit
tied to indemnity for their Imprisonment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

The post Office at OAtand, Loudouu cour'
ty, Va, has been reestaGlished, and +. D.
Carter, appointed Postmaster.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-07

Governor Brown, of Georgia, vetoed no
less than twenty-five bills which were pass, d
by the Legislature ct its late session.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-03
90 Drinters.
printins.

DAKER Il GOODWIN BUILD
- mos pdns everything from the smallest CARDor Ia Ssi
10 tho largest BILL OF BOOK at the Lowest Cssn Pnces
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-03

DIANOS aud MELODEONS of SUPERIOR
II MAKE ct GREAT BARGAIN5.-Second hand Pianos 1t
the following EXTERN ely low prices SIS SIS 800. size.
Sis SIS tlo, else and Sl65 Pianos and Meodeons to
rent and allowed purchase For sae monthly pay
tueus Psnos boxed and moved
HORACE WATERS, Agent, M sS Broadway.
DAVEN, BACON & Co. Successors to Bacon
III & Rsverl PIANO PORTE MANUFACTURE Ware
room i35 Grand Broadway where fcn assorsnt
OF may BE- found. exclusively msauf
rlrc. Wansntsd In every respect
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-03
Giationsrn anh fauen GOODS.
Rorses, Carriages, Sc.

EOR SALE-A very fine ANDALUSIAN JACR
Il ~ hshds Sch no kind md easily hsrdied only year
oI8 inpofted las, Fsk Price ~ COO Can b Mr.
MOODS Fsrsa Usoptswn N. j.. Railway. Care soy o
the fern Hs viii s.nnds a mares vntil so'd. ct els
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-03
Alaebinsrp.

IIRE ENGINES for SALE-New aud secon,
hand Fire Engines. s ompete ready for use, AMI
raated at No Lsfsy cite plsoe. by J. II. SICKELs.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-03

WOODs BUILDINGS, Nos j6I and JOI Broad.
w Way. Ysiuce.st.
GREAT SUCCESS.
OkO. CHRlSrl & MOODS MlNSfRELS.
So OPEN EVERY EVENING
III OPIAN ENTERTAfNM ENT,
h'' '"ae' Nor VIII ls,senth week a grsUd
PANORAAA
sLEiOH atDr THROUGH BRoADN-Ay AND BLODAl-
tNIDALE ROAD TO JONESS.
r ION ofEaa ~ y : 70 comueLoe Al n n'ci.cs
.9be sAgJ aDAY AFTERNOON co ycrRrs will b. DIS
EOkIINt I'D frr the present "
" "EbNksDAf. May t-Bra,a, Of NJ. aEo HOL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-03
5..ahy,1Si,

ssago> DsArsk, AuctiooeeL
DY SIMEON DRAPER. Office No. 40 Iise.N.,
cor az William ,sxaiar AErtoe aies al tbs Nsschant<
Euhve EVFRY DAT Stcsks and Bonds booss. sni cod *
ssLE his DAT at ~ o'clock. 500 Cssoy's.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-03

IN ACCORDANCE with the provisions of the
l. ASSIGNMENT hereinafter nleatoaed notes i. hareby
nyen N the holders OF a3 Drafts drawn by SATfiER
CHI re Of San Frsocisco upon the American Exchange Bank
whether payable the Of thu Bsuk eewhers 90
iPn DkEAEL Co. or upoo the ssen,s sonespondens Of
pRfAEL Co hst hey r-glesec Irh dsfl
p NJ rnte5,'ned PETER NAYLoR Assignee Of SArBER
BE his Office No IS Broad the CITY Of New York
By the tih day Of MAJ next for reception Of dividend thstesn
under aid assignment whh said Assignee VIII b. eady
thai dsT and that dslt ss w.tn s8
the bo iefs sash drafts WILL poysion 10
that ea contained IL toe ssd dsea 81 ssS,meat 10
bse IT, b-uet sh Preference in their favor created By
sso-1 IL "a p,i ty reIsssd Thar tie FN seo saJ
Dsait ssy1ti D yssssas,L-Hcw fork ksoh H.
rEffk kAYhOR
al sschtS AA~s1,, 4 5sste< "a 'IsA
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-05-03
31tano-f crtes and Hlusir.

A GREAT chance for BARGAINS in PIANOS
N New Second hand 81 and octsyes Rosewood but It'll
used from &l15; $l New Pianos lower thar
over Pianos let and ant applied il pLehssed Cash Ps'
for ,ood 8. coud hard Pisuos T. s. BERRY
No AS Broadway, cor. Grand. st. Marble Building
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-02
LAW OF NEWSPAPERS.

Many persons are under wrong impres-
SION, in regard to the law concerning
newspapers. For their special benefit We
publish the following:
!. Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary, are considered as
wishing to continue their subscriptions.
;. Ii subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their newspapers from the post office to
which they are directed, they are held
responsible until they have settled the bills
aud ordered them discontinued.
,. If>ubscribers remove to other places
without informing the publishers, and the
newspapers are sent to the former direction,
they are held responsible.
/. The Courts have decided that refusing
t. take newspapers from the office, or
removing anG leaving them uncalled for,
urin,a tdcie evidence of Intentional fraud.
Z. The United States Courts have also
repeatedly decided that a Postmaster who
neglects to perform his duty OF giving
reasonable potice, is required 10y the Post
Dflice department OF the neglect OF person
to take from the office, ne NSpapers addressed
20 lim, renders the Postmaster liable to the
publisher for tie subscription price.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-02
Female Normal School
EFEGsH POINT. N. G,

The undersigned has established the above
School and moved his pupils from Glen Anna
Female Seminary, for the following reasons:
LIST Because under the arrangements exist
ing at Glen Anna he could not adequately pro-
vide tor nor sustain himself in the work of edu-
eating loan pupils. 2nd. Because of the supe-
rior advantages at High Point for the education
of both paying and loan pupils. He has now
the use of one of the most magnificent brick
buildings i'll the State; being 100 feet long, AZ
wide. and having: "A rooms l6 10, six % X %,
a lecture room 80 AZ, with extensive basement
apartments, and all well ventilated and heated
by fire places. High Point, from its immediate
connexion with Salem, its proximity to Normal
College, its elevation and healthfulness, and
from the intelligence, morality and piety of its
citizens, is of the most eligible sites for a
Female School on the N. G. Railroad.
One citizen erected the building, and the
others have pledged themselves to secure forth
with, globes, maps, new pianos, apparatus and
lbrary-thOse indispensable auxiliaries of a
thorough female education. The object of the
above Institution is 1st To educate young
ladies for teachers. Twenty-Five young ladies
of limited means will be admitted at once, and
the entire amount OF their tuition loaned them
until they can teach and pay 1t.
2nd. To prepare young ladies for entering the
advanced classes Of the best Female Colleges of
the South. The sessions will correspond with
those of Normal College. None but experienced
and competent teachers are, or will be employed.
Board is $6 per month, exclusive OF washing
and lights Tuition in English Branches Sc to
$15 per session. Music on Piano and Guitar,
and the Ornamental Branches, at reasonable
prices Pupils admitted at any time and charged
to the end of the session. Half OF the expenses
required in advance. Books and materials for
olnamentals obtained at High Point. For fur
ther information address
WM. l. LANGDON, Proprietor.
High Point Guilford county, N. e.
Feb @ 1r;jS st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-02
FOREIGN ITEMS.

The English Parliament assembled on
he 4th ultimo. Lord Palmerston gave no.
tice of bill in regard to conspiracies-to
meet the refuge question. lie acknowl-
edged that he had received despatch
from France in reference to this question,
to which however, he had not responded.
Mr. Roebuck spoke in bitter terms of the
Emperor and the French officials, for which
he was rebuked by Lord Palmerston. The
French Consuls will not hereafter grant
passports to British subjects.
The India question is claiming attention.
Lord Palmerston gave notice in Parlia-
ment of bill concerning the Government
in India.
The continental news is unimportant.
Jerome Bonaparte has been invested with
a right to a seat in the French Councils of
State. and to preside in the absence of the
Emperor.
Spain has granted amnesties to her colo
nial subjects on account of the birth of the
Prince.
The cotton market for the week opened
at a slight advance, but closed steady, at
a decline of 16d. per pound.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1858-03-02

At meeting of the Stockholders of the
Carolina City Company, held in Goldsboro,
on the 10Th ult., the following persons were
elected Directors, viz: E. r. Stanly and
George S. Stevenson of Newbern E. A.
Thompson, of Goldsboro; VIM Murdc ch, of
Salisbury A. A McKethan and James NJ
Williams, of Fayetteville.
E A Stanly was elected President and
John NJ Rose Secretary.
Arrangements were made at this meeting
for the immediate erection of a Hotel, and
propositions were received for the purchase
of lots for the erection of buildings for male
and female Seminaries, which propositions
were referred to Committee for negotia-
tions.
The thanks of the Stockholders were
returned to Major Cook, the former Presi-
dent, for the efficient and faithful perfor-
nance of his duties as esident.-Golds-
borough Tribune.