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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
Late Foreign Nows.

A new English Cabinet has been constitn-
ted, as follows: Premier, Earl Darby Chan
cellor of the Excbequer, Mr.. d'Is-aeli; Lord
Chancellor, Sir T. Tbersiger PRECEDENT of
the Council, Earl of S salisbury Lord of the
Privy Seal, Earl Hardwick; II me Secretary,
Spencer Walpole; Foreign Secretary, Earl of
Malmestury; Colonial Secretarv, Sir Bulwer
Ly t,on; War Secretary, Cen. Peel; Admiral
~, Sir G.. Pakingtor; P.stmsster, Lord
Colchester; President Board Of Trade, Mr.
Henly; President Bnard of Control, Lcrd
marlborough; Public Works Lord John Man
ners; Attorney General, Sir +. Kelly Viceroy
Of Ireland, Earl of Esllnton Chancellor Of
Ireland, Justice Blackburn; Chief Secretary
of Ireland, Lord Mas.
The allied troops had made final attack
on Canton obtaining entire possession Of the
city, on the ooh of December. Commits
soner Yeh ADD distinguished Tartar Gen-
eral are among tue prisoners. The allies
have determined t. hold Canton under pro-
tectorate until satisfactory terms can be made
With the Imperial Government at Pekln.-
The allied losses amount to only l3O KILLED.
All was quiet at Canton when the mail left,
and there was prospect Of renewal Of
| trade within week.
The American ships of war Minnesota
Mississippi, Portsmouth, and San Jacinto,
were at Hong Kong, on the l4th January.
Sir Colin Campbell was gathering strength
for an entry into Dude, where the final
struggle and determined resistance was
anticipated.
The British Parliament had adjourned to
March lst, when further adjournment to
the 18th would take place.
There had been terrible colliery explosion
at Mountain Ash, 10 Wales, at which nine
teen men were killed.
At the Admiralty Court in London YER
dict was found against the owners OF the
steamship North America in the matter OF
the recent collision with the barque Leauder.
An appeal was taken by the defendants.
Recent letters from France indicate that a
better feeling prevails there with regard to
England.
An immense number of arrests had taken
place among the Republicans 10 Paris. 49,
The Belgian Chambers had passed bill
relative to attempts upon the lives Of foreign
soverelgns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
Legislative nOrntory.v

Everybody acknowledges that the House
OF Delegates is already afflicted with re-
dundan ce of oratOry. Not only is every men,
Der competent to their discussion Of public az
fairs with credit to himself and advantage to
the State, but the style of eloquence which
prevails in the Legislature is OF the most dit
fuse lucrative and episodlcal sort. 1t was
the maxim of Baron Verulam that despatch
is rich thing" and that time is the
measure of business, as money il OF wares"
The less spent the better the economy. The
same famous philosopher protested against
"iterstiJns" except when employed to state
the question" and TO "chase away frivolous
speech"
Unhappily the Baconian system ia not in
vogue among members OF the Legislature -
On the contrary. iteration" is their delight
and despatch" their abomnation. With
them the ability of speech is in exact pro
portion to it's length. For apposi'eness Of il
lustration, luminous brevity of statement,
pertinent historic or classical allusiOn, and
compact cOgency Of RECOMMENDATION, they ap-
pear TO entertain the most supreme contempt.
But, for truism aud paradox, for stale COM
mOn-places and far fetched concelts, for origi-
nal absurdity and familiar fact, for patbos
and hghtalutin; these characteristics Of
modern cratory, when expanded into suf-
ticisst amplitude Of loose phraseolOgy, and
presented with the requisite e1sggeration Of
tone and gesture, are always rewarded with
the hearticst demonstrations Of applause
Richmond South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
Glover seed.

Mapy farmers, indeed the most who SOW
,Io,er seed il in the month of February, some
az eariy as the latter part Of January. They
ara wrong, saws an exchange, for hardy as
clover ia, when it gets into the third and
fourth leaf, it is one OF the most sens''''e ..
plants. Until it bas passed that stage II "
easily destroyed by dry weather or oy a
freeze The first warm spell after 1t is SOW
ed causes it to germinste, and as that spell Is
almost certain to be followed by freeze, the
clover is either heaved out of the ground or
killed by the cold. The first to the tenth OF
March is the proper time to SOW it. If those
who differ with US will try the plan on q
small scale, We shall be glad to hear the re.
sult.-Fred. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
Insulting Ladies.

CowuIDNG AFYAIR.-The practice Of in
sultirg ladies has Of late increased to such
an extent as to require the severe chas-
tisement of several of the cowardly wretches
who have been detected in il. A short time
since, young and prepossessing married la
dy entered a fur store, on Baltimore street,
Tor the purpose Of making some purchases,
and while examining goods the proprietor
proposed to present her with one or two ar
tlcles, at the same time making an improper
aud indecent overture. Upon returning home
the lady very properly informed her husband
If the transaction, who 10 the evening re-
paired TO the establishment of the party Of
iering the insult, and inf cted upon him such
a severe c1wniding as be will not be likely
soon to forget. We know of no better meth.
Cd of Kidding the community OF such infa.
nous wretches than the one referred TO-
Baltimore PatiOt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
The GreRt TOplC.

The chief topic Of conversation now on
Change, says the Lynchburs Courier, and
elsewhere, is the Gish frauds. 1t has almost
entirely supplan,ed that other interesting
theme--the weather. 1t is the first SUI ject
of remark at meeting. and the last on parting,
Men discuss it with sombre look and grave
visage--or with merry face and lively speech,
Just according to whether they are I'm" or
not. 1t is said the excitement at Liberty Is
much greater than here. On Saturday, the
assemblage Of lame ducks was SO great at
that place as to remind one of Court day.
1t is also said that one opulent citizen o!
that vicinity will suffer to the amount OF S4o''
OOO-though we DO not vouch for the actu
racy of the statement. The extent of the
forseries is variously esrimated-some plac'
ing them as high as Sl500OO. This opera
ton was worthy Of Wall street and entities
the actor to Schuyler and Huntingdon no
toriety. When last heard from, G'sh was IN
New York, and doubtless ere this is On bis
way to Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
Loudoun County, Va,

REy!vALS.--lu addition to the cheering
evidences OF good, which have been exhibit
ted in the NJ. f. Church during the past two
or three months, the spirit has gone to work
10 the Nj +. Church, South, under the paste
raj charge Of Rev. Mr.. Daily, and within
the last ten days a number have protested
conversion and connected themselves with
that branch of the church, and yet each
night fluids the altar so thrOnged with peni-
tents that there is scarcel y room to con-
tain them. Meetings haze been held at
MONDAY and at night, and 80 deep has been
the interest taken in them, that men OF the
world have laid aside the busy cares OF every
day life, and devoted few hours to their
long neglected seats in the house Of prayer.
At this time the meetings are still progress
ing 10 both churches attended with the mOst
gratifying evidences of success.
MARCH CoURr.- Monday last, was March
Court, and notwithstanding the iuclemency
of the weather, there was quite q number Of
persons in attendance The amount Of bust
ness on docket is very heavy, ADD the session
of the Court promises TO be prolonged for
several days. The Grand Jury made an IN.
usually large number OF presentments.
On Tuesday, a memorial, numerously
signed, was presented, praying the Court to
change the time of holding the monthly
Courts from the ID Monday to the Tues
day next succeeding the I'd Monday. An
order vas passed, summoning the Justices OF
the county to assemble on the first day of
the next term April to consider the matter.
- nuROnn Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
Prime. George, Coun,v. Md,

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE We regret to learn
that Col. James Mu!likin met with severe
los. on Friday last, the 5th inst. Through
the careIessness Of servant, bis large COW
house was set on fire, which communicated
to a large tobacco house, aud both were en-
tirey consumed, together with their con-
tents We learn there were some twenty
five or thirty hOgsbeais OF tobacco In the
house that was destroyed, and about twenty
thousand tobacco sticks. Col. Mullkin' ;
loss Is estimated at $1,000.
UrrER MARLBORO ACADEMY At q meet
ing Of the Board of Trustees of the Upper
Marlboro Academy, held on the 6;h inst,
Z. Smith keecb, esq, was elected Principal
Of the Institution. But Mr.. keech has de-
clined tue appointment.
LARGE SALE OF TOHACCO We learn that
Mc5srs Belt & Bowie, aud Messrs. Hyatt d
Beckett Commission Merchants of Balti-
more, have recently sold 90 hhds. OF Tobacco
Tor v u. Il. BeAll, esq, vi this neIshoJrhood,
at au average OF IS! per hundred. This may
be considered very fair opening OF tue Io'
bacco Market.
SALE OF LAND &C. s. Kcech, esq, Trus.
tee, has disposed OF the real estate OF the late
Elizabeth Arnold, consisting of one hundred
and niuety-;hree acres Of unlmprovei land,
situated near Good Luck. IN the upper part
of this county, for 1897 CO. lt was pur-
chased by MIR. Shadrack Beail
FRoAgS Ur.--The Steamer MARY Wash
ingtou," Capt. Mason L. Weems, was caught
10 the ice at HIPS Landing, on her last down
ward trip from Baltimore, where she has re-
NAMED ever since, and is likely TO do SO tor
soue DAYS to cUme.--PlQaterS' AdU.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
DIED.

At the residence OF Samuel NJ Janney. bi,
father, in the county OF Loudoun, Va on ~.
morning OF the 9Th instant, JOHN JANNEY
in the 32d year OF MS age.
JOSEPH BENSON departed this life. Ia he
city OF Baltimore, on the 9th instant IN the gJ,a
year OF his age.
In Washington, on Monday, March sth. after
a short illness, JOHN D0UGHERrY, aged 8
years
In Washington, on the 9th instant, after
protracted illness, Mr. WALTER STEWART
much respected citizen OF that city, aged ~
years.
At her residence, in Warrenton, Va, on The
Goth OF February after an illness of ew DAYS
Mrs. ELIZA J KEMPER, wife OF John P
Kemper, III the 6lst year OF her age
At2 o'clock, A. NJ. on Thursday, the ll,k
inst. in the cd year OF his age CHARLES
DRAlNE, native of County Antrim Ireland
but for the last 81 years resident OF Washing
ton. r. The friends OF the family are reques
ted 10 attend the funeral from his late residence
800, 10th street, al lOl o'clock, A. NJ, Oh Sd
tu:day next, without further notice
At Norven, Jefferson County, Arkansas, FEB.
ruary 9TH, ESTHER ANN, wife of Charles II
TrrpIett aged 10 years, formerly OF Alexandra
Va, and daughter OF the late William Dunlap
Az CuIpeper Court House, February 9th
HUGH BEVERLEY, infant son OF Jonn h and
Marcia F. Stanard, aged months and ~ days
A bud OF promise that had scarce pet4I IN.
folded to be sullIed by the sin OF the world II
lis purity hath returned to the God who gave II
for awhile, to gladden. the hearts OF fond parents
while here, and in dying, TO point them 10 ITS
blessed and permanent home, beyond the SKY !
NO bI ter tears for thee be shed
Blossom OF being, seen and gone!
With flowers alone, We strew thy bed,
Oh blrst departed one
Whose all OF lite, rosy ray,
Blessed into dawn and passed away
4 ) g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
Henry &. Wash gtOn

The Richmond Examiner speaking Of the
ontimeIy death OF this gifted son Of Virginia
says:
"IIe was one Of the Westmoreland fami-
lies Of the Washington name and a gentle
man distinguished for mental end1wmenr7
and for the excellence of his character. Ii
will not be extravagant to assert, that during
his brief residence in Richmond be was re-
garded BY all who enjoyed his acquaintance
as one possessed of the essential qualities
that dignity and adorn the character of the
VirginiI gentleman, scholar aud lawyer
After this return from Richmond TO West
mOreaad, in 1913. be was appointed State
Elector Oh the Cass ticket, and canVassed hls
district with acknowledged ability and eff
cheney. De,pisiug everything like clap trap
and empty defamation, be always addressed
himself to the reason and judgment Of his
audience, and be never failed to carry cou-
viction to the minds Of the intelligent and ap-
preciative."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
New York Money Market.

1t is stated by persons familiar with the sub
ject that the Willingness OF the banks 70 dI'
count paper has not been so decided al an!
time since the panic, as at present
There has been an important decline IN
stocks, and an increase IN speculation IN 'As
products OF the country. The discount Oh
Treasury notes is now onetourth 10 three
eighths The price of Land Warrants has iufta
pr declined
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
TOM THUMB PEA.-The Tom Thumt

yuNOM THUMB PEA.-The Tom Thumb
Pea, seldom, il ever, rises twelve inches
above the ground, is sefsustained, bears proiuse'
", and is wihal among the earliest varieties,
No amount OF fertility in the soil, (and be IL
oil served, it demands heavy manurIng) can IN
duce il to rise above foot. The name whicn
i, i, given is sufficiently distinctive. full sup
ply on hand, and for sale by o~
Ply J. LEADBEATER & SON,
s,ablers old stand, Nos. S & 7, South Falriaxst
3mol II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

Full accounts are published of the recent
burning of the steamer Eliza Battle on the
Tombiebee river, in Alabama. Some TWEEN
,y-niue or thirty persons were ios'-se' gro.
Of them ladies with their children. ioe
scene was terrible one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

90 Friday night last, fire broke out at
Hagerstown. Md, in tho stsbiug OF Wright's
Hotel. The entire stabling was consumed,
together with the stables Of Mrs. +. Biersh-
ing and Thos. A. Boullt, and the stables Of
the Washington House. At one time, the
roofs of six or eight houses were on fire,
creating quite panic among the occupants
Fortunately, however, the devouring element
was arrested without serious damage, after
the destruction Of the four stables. Three
horses persisted ia the flames with other pro-
perty. The loss of property amounts to
about $4,000, upon " hich there was 40 insur'
anca of $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

The able speech of Senator Hammond, OF
S. c., in which be demonstrated the ability
OF the South to support its own independence,
attracts much attention. The Northern Sen
stors are endeavoring to weaken his positions
If the country were, as it should be, oil the
sections would rejoice in the growth and
power of e ach other, and regard it as bond
of union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

The court martial at Carlisle for the trial
of Col. Sumner assembled on the 10th, but
was not organized, owing to the absence OF
Col. Lee. Gen. Wool is sick, and cannot be
present. Gen. Harvey is in Attendance
The court has adjourned until to-day
Col. Sumner was greeted by the spectators
on HE arrival
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING. MARCH i2, 1855.

Mr. Stephens, from the special COMMITTEE
on Kansas, has published toe report OF tie
majority Of the committee. The resolution
under which the committee was appointed
directed them to inquire whether the L'-
com ton Constitution is acceptable and salts
factory to the peoplef Their reply to this 's'
that the only correct test is the ballot box,
and such an expression Of the popular will as
is there given at the proper time and place,
according to law. By this test the constitu-
ton was adopted by 40 overwhelming ma
jprity of those who joined in the eiecton.-
These only can be considered az the bona
tide citizens Of Kansas. Others who alb
stained are male fde residents, who went to
Kansas for mischief and strife. They are
self acknowledged outlaws, and are not to
be considered as constituent elements OF a
Community or society, against which they
are 10 open rebellion.
But on the 4th OF January. at the election
for State officers under the constitution, more
than IL, O0O voters in Kansas did 60 to the
polls, and thus showed conclusively that at
least four fifths of the voters Of that Territory
we're willing to vote for the election OF State
officers under the constitution. This shows
that the constitution was not only accepta-
bic, but that it has been accepted bv at least
four-6fths of the voters Of that Territory.
though not entirely satisfactory to all OF
them.
The committee decline to go into an in
vestigation of the alleged frauds at the Jao-
uary election for state officers for want OF
jurisdiction Of the House over the subject
They say they can no more investigate frauds
relating to the election Of State officers IN
Kansas than in any other State. These mat
ters are to be inquired into by other appro-
pirate legitimate tribunals. If the seat OF
the member of Congress elected to this House
be contested on the ground OF alleged frauds,
the House would have jurisdiction over that
question; but not as to frauds 10 the election
Of Governor or members Of the Legislature
of Kansas.
The report concludes with the recommen-
dation for the admission Of the State OF Kan
sss, 10 pursuance Of the views of the Presi-
dent, believing the welfare and prosperity OF
the people of Kansas, as we'll as the genera
welfare, peace and harmony Of the whole
Union, will thereby te promoted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12
Nj ARISIED.

In Washington, on the 10th inst, at the re,..
dence OF the brides father by Rev Sepunu,
Tustin, JAMES +. SKUNK, son OF the Ia,.
Governor Francis X. Skunk, OF Pennsy!yan.
10 Miss REBEKAH, daughter OF the Hon Jer..
miah S. Black, Attorney General OF the Unite!
-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

One redeeming CLEAN Of sunlight from
the storm in which the Legislature went to
the bottom on Saturday, was the resolutions
passed by both Houses, in honor of the late
Commander Herndon. The widow OF tha'
heroic and lamented officer is at present on
a visit to the native town of her gallant hus-
hand. fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

The appointments of Mr.. Selden as Mar
shall Of the District of Columbia, and MIR.
Flynn a. Navy Agent, in Washington, appear
to be we'll received
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

The ChInese In CnIiforniu--The Mines.
A San Francisco respondent OF a North.
ern paper writes as follows 90 these two
topics
THE whole business Of the mines is chang
ed or il changing. 1t is becoming fixed
occupation, with its jaint-stock associations,
is regular employees and directors, Its local
usages aud laws, ia communities, It's towns,
and cities even. Works costing hundreds OF
thousands and extending for miles, convey
ng water by long aqusduct>; tunnels cut
| through mountains; dams, turning the beds
OF streams: shafts, piercing deeply lnto the
bosom of lofty hills; galleries cut out OF solid
rock; suices and canals, and terraces; roads.
| constructed among the go7ges Ut the noun
talus. scraped from their sides, surmOunung
the passes of the Sierra Nevada such are
some of the works; besides the building OF
towns and erection Of bridges, public build
Jugs, &J, &c.
"Tne Chinese have added lore largely to
our population the past year than any other
people. They are now numerous in nearly
! all parts of the State. AT Sacramento there
is a long street which is chiefly Chinese. 10
this city there are sections alleys, streets,
chiefly occupied BY them, with their shops,
storeHouses. markets, and places of residence.
You will see Immediately opposite the en-
frances to one of their places, the little altar
like establishment and gilt paper and Josh
sticks, which you will observe IN like places
at Canton. They retain the tail, the tywlug
trowsers, the tunic, the hlgh-soicd wooden
shoes of their native land They are barred
from all intermixture with the Christian
population by the insurmountable difficulties
of language, of color, and OF haiti. Their
civilization is probably as old "a the bones Of
julius Ce AR, aud 10 some things DOT inferior
TO ours; but ages must elapse before they
can understand aud adopt the usages OF the
modcrns.
yet the Chinese, possessing enough With
US to demonstrate the unity of the human
/ family, have built up a structure OF society
/ 80 different, that it is imE Osslble for US to
| dH ell in it--tOr them to adapt themselves to
ours. Their language might be the tongue
| of the "folka in the MOOD" and have as much
afinity-their customs might be those #
/ the denizens IF Mars and scarcely be more
! strange; and the conscience OF ChInaman
! is to lie reached by means 10 US rs lncOmpre-
/ hensble a. is our moral judgment an eng
/ ma to them. Indeed il Is difficult to ind any
media of association. With W., they cannot
/ be OF U.s. Ii is 10 be a problem demanding
the best care OF wi>dom-,chd IS to be tie
statas Of Chmadom IN tie american com-
/ monreaih7 That the ceIestIas are to be
numerous upon this coast--that thus the cir
Gle Of humanity is TO meet and mIngie; laws
decreed in the grand moral government OF
the world, already ordan and strongly exc
cute. 1t may be found that FROM China We
are to have that abundant labor which Is to
| enrich the dominant race, and at toe same
time to c,nfer great good on millions fleeing
! from society falling IN ruin"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

The Baltimore Conference of the NJ T.
Church, recently sitting in Washington
having finished the business before 1t, ad'
journed on Wednesday night. The list OF
Appointments will be found In another
column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

The Commencement Of the Medical Col
lsge of Virginia. took place in Richmond
on Tuesday. The degree Of NJ. d. was con-
ferred upon twenty-one young gentlemen
anon them, W. A. Washington, of West
morelsnd, and Alexander F. Gordon, OF Al
bemarle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

The residence of Mr.. James NJ. Winston
in Hanover county, was burned on Tuesday
night. The family barely escaped with their
lives
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

Baron Krudener, formerly for several
ysars the Russian Envoy to the United States
has iust died, aged 70 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

All over the state Of New York religious
revivsls are going on. There has been
nothing before like it in the history Of the
country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

An American lady, Miss Ridgeway, is to
he married in Paris, to the French Count de
Gauay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

A grand row came eff amongst the Norfolk
6remen on Friday last. The Mayor aud
several of the police succeeded in quelling
the disturbance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-12

TNGLlSH GARDEN SEED-Just received,
II aud for sale, large supply CT AuIts fresh
aud genuine English GARDEN SEED, consis-
ting OF Beans and Peas OF many varieties, Cab.
bage, Carrot, Celery, Caulihower, Beet, Large
Leek Seed, ParsniP Pepper, Radish, Salsaiy,
Spinach, Large Smooth Tomatoe, and many
other seeds, OF the best varieties, for sale by
ID. u MEADE
mn s No IL Fairfax street