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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
a com fortahIe Establish INT mt.

A correspondent OF the New York indie
nendent. thus describes the domain Of the
Duke Of DevOnshlre:
The domaio OF the Duke OF DeSonshlre
would cover one Of our largest Counties.
The park Immediately surrounding tue pa
lace is eleven miles in circumference, ana
contains 5000 acres. The principal garden
for vegetables, fruits, green houses, etc, Is
twenty-five acres. There are thirty greer
houses, each from fifty to seventl-h feet
lang. We weut INTO three or four Containing
notbiog but pine apples, ripe; others con-
tanning nothing but melons and cucumbers'
One neacb tree On the glass wall measures
fttv-one feet 10 width, and fifteen ieet high,
and bears one thousand peaches. Ii IS the
LARGEST 10 the world The grape houses, five
ar ak in all, are 600 feet long, aud SncH
sranesl We saw pine apples weighing ten
or fifteen pounds each. One green house bad
only fss, another only mushrooms. But
what shall be said of the great conservatory
filed with every variety of tropical plants
|, is one of the wonders OF the world Ii
covers an acre Of ground, Is lOO ieet hign'
of oval shape, and cost 500 UOO. 1t Is neat
ed by steam and hot water pipes, whlch IN
all are six miles in length. The apparatus
consumes GOO tons ot coal IN a year. We
Jaw banana trees twenty feet high, Win cius-
tar. Of fruit sugar-cane, coffee trees, lam boo
and in short, every tropical plant that can De
named. Several of the palm trees are from
fifty to sixty feet high. The I'm he OF the
immepse fire underneath is carried IN pipes
under ground to an outlet in the woods -
The coal is broughtin tunuel GOO yards no.
der ground. One fountain throws jet oil
water to the begh, of H75 feet"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
EaIr 0f GOVT.

At An auction sale of COWS belonging TO
Dir. P. B. Derry, on the Hsrwood farm, situ,
ated in Barre, Mass, and lately purchased
by A. II. Holland, esq, Of this city; me
following rricee were obtained. viE-Sl2o,
100. 100. 100. 80. SO. sc. IS. IS, 723. %,
574-making tor twelve cosss the entire LOTT
$1,000, or $685. SO 10 the aSerage. This IL
said t be the largest sale. or the most mo-
ney ever received for an entire lot of COWS
on any farm in Worcester county. where the
number was only twelye.-BoStOn Jour.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
Secrets OF the American Horse Tanner.

Secrets OF the American Horse Tanner.
The Buff ,lo Advertiser intImates that it is
cOgui2apt Of the peculiar secret Possessed by
Mr. Rlreg, the celebrated hOrse-tamer now
in England, and employed 80 successfully by
him in subjugatlug the most vicious and un-
rnly of the tqune species. The principle, 1t
Is thought. is doubtless the same as that now
in use by horse-breeders aud horse-:raiacrs
in varions parts Of the country, and con-
slsts mainly in kind treatment, IN subdu-
ing the fears of the animal, aud accustom
ing him TO unusual noises and objects -
But there are other irfuences, somewhat Of
me ,morc character, and employed a. ad
iuncts, that 60 to ensure the more complete
success OF the hOrse-tamer, such a. caresses
the use of drugs agreeable to the horse,
scratching in parts not easily reached by
the animal itself, giving food or water
ter long ubitinence has occasioned hun
ger or thirst, the careful use Of various tones
OF the human voice, ".
TIE chef secret however, according to
the Advertiser, winch paper has the au-
thority for Its statement from those who
understand and practise the art, consists
in raising one of the fore feet OF the horse,
d uhling the knee, and Keeping a strap
around the fetlock, fastening the foot close
to the arm or shoulder. Tue horse then
stands upon three legs. Having next put
on surcingle pass long strap OF rein
through the surciugle, and fastening one
end of it around the fetlock OF the other
fore foot, attach the other 10 the surcingle
after the animal is tnrown, 80 closely a. to
deprive it Of the use of the limb. 10 this
item the treatment may be varied by fasten-
inc the second letlock to the arm OF shoulder
after Il animal is down"
This plan, says the Advertiser, ia SUGGEST
fully pursued by many skllful horse-treak-
ers in Western New York, and the horse
yields to the necessities OF the case; his spirit
ot opposition is broken.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The New York Times gives An account
of several extraordinary cures, made in that
city aud III Brooklyn, by man named j.
Loewdani, resident of the latter. He is rep-
resented to have cured confirmed paralysis OF
long standing. rheumatism. bhhdness and va
rous other diseases, simply through the mag
uetic influence of laying on OF hands" lie
makes no profession of the art, and says he
is unable to account for the singular healing
power possessed by him. The names and
residences of the people cured are given.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
Epidemic Di.eas. ofthe Eye.

We iearo that in the western part Of the
State peculiar disease Of the eye is so COM
moa as 70 seem to be an epidemic i con-
msnces WIKI sharp, prickiDg sensation as
though q particle Of sand OF gipss had teen
iutrcduccd into the eye, Tbs is iRmedlat'.
Iy followed by excessive rhammstIon ani co
ergemeut or the organ, which ID uanly Ca
ses results in the GItsl logs u DIshE. = rest
!ens OF Staten is.and ca recent Visit 10 A.
bany, suffered from this cause, and has bare
IL escaped the destruction Of one of his eyes.
~ J. Com,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

A few days ago three OF the passenger cars
on the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad ran of
the track and over steep embankment.--
The Louisville Courier says:-''The inmates
of the cars we're dashed from their seats, and
men. women and children were piled up pro-
miscuousy, and the fire from the stoves " as
scattered in every direction; and add to
the horrors of tic scene, the cars caught hire
several times before the passengers were able
to extricase themselves. No one VAS fatally
Injured, but the ESCAPE from instant death
was almost miraculous"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
Thr WINTER IN Europe,

The following is an extract trJm private
letter received by gentleman in New York
da'ei Guernsey, English chauneL,l Fetrua'
~ 4,b:
The winter with us has been so mild
that many Of the oldest inhabitants do Dot
remember such i one tor the last fifty years
| saw rsspberrics and hawthorn blossoms
last month, aud the Vale bad goOseberrles as
large as green peas not more than month
sI;rpU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
The Secretary Of War and the Geueral-in-

The Secretary Of War and the Geueral-in-
Chief are diligently engaged 10 arranging
the spring campaign against the Mormons.
1t has been decided not to wait the action of
Congress upon the various propositions for
increasing the military force, but to with
draw troops from the frontier posts and con-
censrate them upon Utah. Orders in aecor-
dance with this design have been already is-
sued. The call upon the President tor lntcr-
nation as to whether the people OF Utah are
10 rebellion against the federal authorities has
been responded to- The documents, however,
contain nothing of Importance on the subject
that is not familiar to the public.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

Ina letter to Col. Johnston, dated January
23l, Lieut. General Scott heartily approves
of the formers conduct, and unites sympa-
thy for the dfficUates he so manfully con-
quered, also rendering his high appreciat ton
OF the noble energy, patience, and spirit die
PLAYED by the officers and men. 10 this the
War Department coucurs. In another letter
addressed to Col. Johnston, the present
month"; Gen. Scott says that it is no longer
probable that he will 90 to the Pacific coast,
or that any expedition against or toward
Utah, will be dispatched from that side.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
9TH. Robin R.dbreast."

Charles Mackay, 10 one OF his lectures,
said TIE Ballad # the Babes 10 the " ood,"
leseod Of unknown antiquity. bas made
roGin redbrcast a sacred bind IN England. for
tue rUbiL--"the bold Leggar with the scarlet
bosUm"-ls never harmed there, however
ether birds may suffer. If the robins could
bpt kooa how many of their lives have oeea
spared lor the sake Of 40 old sung, they
wOGld hover around the graves Of poets, as
they did over the unburIed children III tho
wood, and strew them With leaves 10 grateful!
retueu braLce Of the power suG tenderness OF
poetry"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The speech OF the Governor General OF
Canada was delivered TO the Canadian Par,
lament at Toronto, on Friday. The Govern
or alludes to the Indian rebellion; mentions
the good position of the Canadian bank; sug,
sests some new financial arrangements; re.
commends more attention to the fisheries; and
rei)ices d. the success Of the Canadian line OF
ocean steamers. lie also aludes to the
growing trade with Chicago; the develop,
ment of lake Commerce; the prospect Of ex-
tended railway facilities, and the selection OF
a permanent seat of government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
TIL. ge,t,PIsee Tor Babies.

SMOTHER" said l;t'Ie three.yssr oa a.
vhose NOSE had been put ops of OF int
~ the resent arrival of a baby hFotAsr'
.!mntber, il the baby should die wopli 1t 80
to Hssyer?" Certainly, ny child Fs'pon,
Sed the parea,. Then | think Heasen IS
rh. best place far him." was the ahectionate
siater'a conclusion!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The schr. Magyar, Of Belfast Maine, from
Baltimore, for Antigua, with cargo Of corn
-four, &C., was overtsken by dreadful gale
on the 7,h of November, and made COM
plete wreck. The captain and steward were
drowned at once. but others OF the crew d'eo
or were washed CT and drowned subsequent
". After enduring the greatest hardships'
three survivors, were, after twenty-sight days
suffering, rescued by q French barque aud
carried in safety to Havre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

Gen. Shields denies that be has MADE ahy
committal in favor of Lecompton. or that os
has condemned Judge Douglas course. MS
previous declarations are unchanged, he says.
and will be affirmed whenever Minnesota
shall have been admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The position assumed by the Richmond
Euquirer in relation to the Kansas question:
which. in the the end, will bring it to the
gu pport of Gov. Wise against those who are
now assailing him, will be that taken by
portion, at least, of the Democracy OF Viz
GINA. II would seem to be entirely antago-
n;s,;c TO the views of those who are for driy-
ing Wise, and Douglas, and Walker, out OF
the party altogether. The Union comments
on the article from the Enquirer. and claims
"par,y allegiance" on the Kansas question
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

Some of the proprrty-Owners of Syracuse
having commenced suits against the New
York Central Railroad, with the view OF
compelling the company to remove their
track from the streets, several Of the olrec-
tors propose to remove the road entirely from
that CITY. several miles north or south
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The special committee appointed by the
House of Represent ,tives, on the 9Th OF
February, to Investigate the fact and circum,
stances connected with the sale and purchase
of tract of land a, Willett'S Point. Queens
county, New York, opposite Fort Schuyler,
purchased by the Government tor forlhca-
ton purposes during tie year 1857, OF which
Hon. john B Hsskins is chairman, met on
Friday, and commenced their investi cation
by the examination of Hon. John. b. Floyd,
Secretary OF War, and Captain Wright, OF
the Engineer Department.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The friends Of Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson
are pressing him for the mission to the
Court OF St. James. 1t ia the general I'M
n,ssion that unless Mr.. Dallas resigns before
wov he will lie superseded, and therefore 1t
is that the appointment to succeed him Is
sought for eagerly by prominent politicians
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

DR.. James C. Hall bias made magnificent
donation to the Washington Library. Ii
consists Of the whole Of the private library
Of the late Rev. DR.. Jane. Laurie, Numbering
over thousand volumes, manv OF them from
the best standard authors. Valuable gifts
have also been bestowed by Mrs. DR.. Thorn
ton, Phillip r. Fendsll, esq, Chas. b. hing'
and James T. ii ,lday. esq.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

Gov. Walkers suti-Lecompton letter to the
Indiana Democratic convention. will give
more offence to the administration than any
thing he has yet written.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

We are indebted to Andrew j. Moulder,
esq., Superintendent of Public Instruction IN
Csliforuia, for copies of public documents in
relation to the affairs of California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

Gen. Walker, is still lecturing about tue
to WINS and villages 10 Tennessee, but nobody
appears to pay any attention to him. The
Presidents message on filibusterins' aud the
committees report 10 Congress, have USED
the business up efectuaily.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The members of the Boston Corn and
Flour Exchange, we observe, sre taking steps
Guards establishing a standard Of buying
and selling corn by weigbt-56 pounds is
recommended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The Warrentou Flag Of last Thursday we
did NOT receive until ycsterday-and last
walks Wsrrenton Wing has not come 10
hand vet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

A purse of 1875 has been pledged by the
s,pdents of Yale College. for the family Of
the late VIM. Miles. the fireman who was
shot in a recent ARRAY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

A fire broke out 10 the City Market build
ings, corner of Broadway and Bleecker
streets, New York, on Saturday morning. oy
which three men lost their lives. Ihsy
were suffoca,ed before they could make their
escape.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

There are several millions of dollars lying
in the New York Savings Banks, in other
Banks, and 10 Trust Companies, for which
n, owners can be found, having lain so long
and SO often advertised that strong pre-
sumption arises against any call oe'ng ever
made for them. Meantime their interest goes
ON accommodating.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The Legislature of Texas is a remarkable
body, and its labors without parallel
they have large amount of business on
hand, and for some time have been holding
three sessions a day-forenoon, afternoon,
and at night. To these they have added
fourth. a session before breakfast. The Au.-
tin Gazette says the House meets now at t o.
clock A. NJ, aud goes to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
, Man and VII. Arre.,.d for Robbie

The Boston Evening Traveller states that
"the Rev. Samuel Smith master OF the Coz
legate School ut Clifton, and formerly sec
ODD master of Bishops College, Eng!Gnd,
aud his wife, have been arrested tor high
way robbery and attempt murder" Ii
seems that Mrs Smith wished to renew the
acquaintance of an old su'tpr named Leach
whose wife had recently died, alleging that
her husband was also dead. After several
letters had passed between them, they met
last Sunday at the Bristol depot, All tpok
passage for Gate where they stopped. cross
ing tue common, violent assault, with a.
tempt to Kill, was made upon Leach by
Rev. Mr.. Smith
The detective force preceded to the house
Of Mr.. Smith, and arrested the PARTIES -
On their track were fourd widows cap
and a s,x barrel revolver pistol, loaded and
capped, near the spot where the struggle
took place.
In searching the hou various stolen ar
ticies were found. They we're sent to jail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

n.y. Mr.. Rives's speech, from which an e1'
,,ae, WAS made in yesterdays Gazette. was
delivered ut the annual meeting OF the H'stor'
,cal no, Horticultural, Society in Richmond
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The National In,elIigepcer has 40 article
the Right of Instruction." as sought to
be exercise in this country. especially with
egard to the Senators in Congress, argues
gainst it, and contends that it Was not sut-
ported by Jefferson or Madison. The 1n'el-
lieencer says, that 1.-The doctrine of instruc-
lions tends to invert the relations OF the two
br aDches into which Congress is divided,
and should it ever become general would
practically result in wholly Transforming the
nature and organization Of the legislative de-
partment of the Government
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
The English Bar.

DR.. Mackenzie, of the Philadelphia Press,
whose articles on foreign topics are marked by
unusual iutelli sence, has the following, IN
rhe course of M interesting account OF the
Eoglish Bar:
"Tbere are comparatively few instances
where mere clcq1ence, with knowledge
of law. can push a man forward at the Eng
li.b bar. The fact is, junior counsel have
lew opportunities OF speech making, and II
they tad it would be considered bad taste
and bad policy 70 fire off an Grafton on q
petty occasion. Indeed, what Is called fine
speaking is much discUuntenanced on most
occ .sions in England. There Is general
distas'e for any thing resembling cuf-anf-
dry-speech, carefully elaborated beforehand,
and committed to memory. 10 law courts
this is particularly the case, but 1t prevails
everywhere .rliameutary e!oquence, Tor
the most part, is almost cOnvelsstlonal-lu
manner at any rate, if not in matter.
AT the English bar the interest of the
cltent, the winning OF the verdict is the main
point sm,d al, aud not the vain display OF
tie advocates UrItUrlcal powers. The bar
RISER who thought more of himself than of his
client at the English bar, would very soon
have no clients to think oil. Charles Phil.
lips. who was considerei the great Irish
orator some forty-odd years ago, WAS induced
to abandon the Irish bar. He took mainly to
the dcfeuce of criminal. az the Old Bailey,
thou.h he also bad some niSi prius business
on the Oxford circuit. lie had the sasacity
to perceive that the lowery oratory which
had gained him 50 much tame in Ireland
woul be out of place at the English bar, and
he had the good sense to make his speeches
brief, sharp, and 10 the purpose. No doubt
it was a sacrifice. for Charles Phillips was
great rhetorlciau; but he became dlstln-
gushed, becau-e a successful, criminal lawy-
err having substituted Common sense Tor ora
tJrical display"
This last statement will probably surprise
many who know Phillips only through few
OF MS more artificial aud inflated displays OF
rhetoric.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02
Served Right,

Yesterday, during the morning seryi,s p.
ST. Ignstius' church, 1t was discovered p,
three notorious pickpocketo bad made III,
way into the midst Of toe cOngre,,r.,
and were rapidly searching for BOOTY. w.,
they we're brought t. a sudden stand O..
of them bad bis hand in the pocket Of A late
and was about to draw cot her por,mypr,,.
when he was caught by young man w..
dealt him severe blow 10 the face Her,
managed to escape, bot To, crowd l.,I.u.'
him through Mouumont street ami Grave ..
ley to the corner OF Pleasant street. wbrr. .
was caught and severely whipped. VII,
running from his pUrsuers be drew tso ~.
tois, aud snapped one vi them three time. =,
young man named McG.Une. but IN. va,
pOns were taken from HIM. Alter tt.,,om
mary punishment be was permitted 10 20 IN,
way. Ii is nothing new Tor this slecIes +
thieves to invade churches tor tue prac,I,. :
their art, but heretofore they nave escs,g5
all punishment; and it would be well, On 80,
cial occasions, for the police to be on tue ser,
and drive them of, as there seems tu; ljtfIs
prospect Of visiting tae penalty vi the av
upon them Bali SIM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

A Washington correspondent Of the New
York journal of Commerce ssys:-"We
have heard much and very vaguely, OF the
purpose Of our administration IN regard to
Cuba. 1t is not improbable that some nego-
tia,ios, looking to the purchase of Cuba may
be conmenced, upon the occurrence Of ia
vorable opportunity. If the o. ject be favor
ed by the governments Of France and Great
Britain, it is not impossible that 1t will tie
accomplished within MIR. BuchaDau's time. b"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

The Chesapeake aud Delaware Canal 10
still open, being ba: little obssractsa % loo
this winter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-02

u UNAWAYS, $50 REWARD -Rara"ag
IL from the subscriber on or about the 's' o..
February uIt., the following described negroes
which were al work on my farm IN Cupep.f
county Va A boy named JIM POLLARD
about 90 years cid, dark complexion. la's s,
tall aud spare made Also MS brother lol.
POLLARD about Il years old, vol mad' il.
round face, m1latto complexion. vii! give
reward OF s45 each Tor the apprehension o. 'si
negroes so that get them again.
Letters may be addressed 10 me al Freten','.
burg, Va
mn y-soIm HENRY FIIZWIGH