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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The Report of Capt Geo. B. Mcclellan, LIST
U. S. Cavalry, member of the Military
com mission sent to Europe by the Secretary
of War, to examine and report upon the mil
tary systems Of the Continent, and especial
ly to visit the scene of the tremendous strug-
gle in the Crimea, and there to record for the
benefit Of our own service whatever seemed
noteworthy in the transactions of the five ar
mics which were expanding their strength in
that memorable contest, has been printed and
distributed by order Of Congress. j; is an
interesting document, especially to military
men.
The public generally will be surprised to
learn. from Capt. McClellan's book, that the
Russian engineer, Totleben, introduced no
new principle in his defensive arrangements;
but merely applied with consummate ability
those which are or ought to be familiar to all
of his profession.
Another popular falacy which is conclusive
ly disposed of is that this seige has establish
ed the superiority of earth-works over perma-
nent Notifications ofstone. This it has by no
means done. Ii has shown only that, when
skillfully constructed and bravely defended,
earth-sorks may materially binder and post
poDe the assault upon the permanent works
of defence. For when the brave Bosquet and
his eager Zuuavcs dashed into the redoubt
of the "Milakoff," after eleven weary months
of incessant toll and carnage. they found
themselves only ready to commence the seri-
Gus work ofthe seige, which lay before them
10 the masses of solid granite-tbe permanent
defences Of the position--which, amply CARR
soned and supplied, must be swept away by
their batteries ere they could touch the Cars
naughty flag.
The rest of the Report is devoted to tho
consideration Of the military establishments
of France, Russia, Prussia, England, Aus
tris. and Sardinia. in which great research
aud acumen are displayed by the writer;
who concludes his work bya report in detail
upon the requirements Of our Own service, and
the respects 10 which we may be benefited
by the experience Of European armies, and
those in which our different circumstances
call for new principles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The postpopement of the French spolla'
ton bill till the first Monday Of January
next, amounts, practically, to its defeat for
the present Congress. The bill is copy OF
the one vetoed by President Pierce, and
makes provision for the disbursement of five
millions Of dollars in scrip. President Buch
anan has heretofore been friendly to the
claimants, but an empty Treasury, and the
"wapt of time" afford an excuse for not
acting on this long-delayed measure OF JUS
tice
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Nearly year ago citizen of Springfield,
Mass offered premium of three hundred
dollars for the best series of newspaper arti-
Giles. not to exceed twelve in number, on the
Importance of having good men at the head
of all civil and corporate bodies. The
Springfield Republican Of Monday announ'
ces that the premium has been divided by
the committee of award between the Rev.
Dudley A. Tyug, Of Philadelphia, Rev Will
liam Silsbee of Northampton, and Rev. Jas.
Freeman Clark Of Jamaica Plains. Mr..
Tyug did not live to hear the award in his
favor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The death Of Jesse Barber, aged four
years and nine months, is announced in the
Chicago papers. This little girl was the
last surviving member of the family Of the
late Jabez Barber, of Chicago, who, with
his wife and daughter, persisted in the Col
Inns steamer Pacific, in 1856. At the time
of bis death, his property was estimated at
about $3.50 900, and has increased in value
to 100000 By his will the entire proper
ty fell to the infant Jessie In case of her
death it was to revert to the next of kin
The nearest of kin are Mary Ann, Harriet
and Lucy Barber, of Birmingham, Bugland,
and Eliza Bell, Of Simcoe, c. Z. These 10
dies, who are in straitened circumstances,
will receive something over 100000 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Among the guests at the Astor House, In
New York, is Prince Paul Of Wurtemburg,
who has returned from the interior. lie
goes to Australis Oh the Mary Bangs. The
Prince has been called by the Germans the
Wandering Prince" as he never stays long
in one place. The Ge:he Almanac nils
about 100 pages to inform its readers OF the
successive residences of the Prince in oil
parts of the globe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

A caucus of the Democratic members OF
the House was held on Wednesday night
Mr.. Stephens offered resolution. which
should be made the basis Of bill to be pass
ed through each House, declaring that hereaf-
ter no State shall be admitted into the Union
until it has a population sufficient for one
Representative. Minnesota and Oregon were
expressly excepted, these States being likely
to be represented by Democratic Senator's
MIR. Clark moved that Kansas also be except
ed. MIR. Stephens and others opposed it
MIR. Clark spoke in favor Of bis amendment,
and was strongly supported by Mr.. uasklns,
who made long and vigorous fight upon it,
and fioslly carried tho amendment at late
hour by two majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08
PUBLISHED nAJBY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING. MAY $, 1853.

When the bill for the admission OF Mime
sofa into the Union. was under discussion 10
the House of Representatives, on Thursday,
Mr.. SMITH, of Virginia, said ''they ought not
lightly to add to the number Of States IN the
Union. and ought at least to see that new
States came 10 regularly. 1t was clear that
State could only be composed of citizens
of the United States. The United States
Constitution was formed for no other than
citizens of the Union. Tie distinction bc-
tween citizens and foreigners was clearly
marked, and nothing but naturalization
could make citizen of foreigner. The
constitution provided for uniform rules Of
naturalization, and this uniformity was All
solutely indispensable, inasmuch as the citi-
zens of spy one State were entitled to the
rights of citizenship in all the other States
No State had right to naturallze aliens IN
dependent Of the authority of Congress, and
vet the constitution of Minnesota in effect
transformed aliens into citizens 10 violation
of the Constitution and laws Of the Ucited
States. Great mischief would inevitably re-
suit to our Federal system from the exercise
of such power. The Federal Government
had exclusive right to say who should be
citizens, and the State Governments bad the
right only to say who Of its citizens should
exercise the right Of suffrage, 80 that none
but citizens of the United States could be
allowed to vote. Hence the constitution OF
Minnesota was violative of the Constitution
of the United States, and they ought not to
tolerate the miscbievous system OF franchise
which it would inaugurate."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The U. S. ship Saratoga was taken out tue
Portsmouth dry dock 90 Monday. The
Cyape was taken in in her place. to be over
hauled and have her bottom repaired. The
Saratoga will be fitted out immediately
The PEBBLE will coon be ready for her ofh,
csrs, as the school ship for the navy. 1t is
expected that many Of the workmen, lately
discharged, will be Immediately put 90
again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The receipts at the New York custom
House in April were smaller than generally
estimated, and repder it tolerably certain
that the receipts for the whole year Will not
exceed SOS, 100000. two millions less than
the estimate, and fourteen millions less than
last wear, and limiting the total receipts OF
the Government to about forty five millions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Certain "hgh churchmen" in New York
are greatly "scandalized" at the "indis-
cretions" of Rev. Bishop (McIivaine) of
Ohio who is just now sojourning in New
York city. The Bishop actually went to a
prayer meeting over dry goods store, in
Broadway, and acted as leader among
Presbyterans, Baptists and Methodists; and
what is worse, the hymns he gave out to be
sung on the occasion were from the Union
Collection and not from the Book of Com
mon PrayerW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

There was marriage in Warren county,
Nor,h Carolina, last week-Mr. - Green,
son of Gen. T. J. Green, late of Texas, to
Miss - EIlery, daughter of Gen. G.'s lady
by a former husband. The bride is an heir
ess, and her wealth is computed at eighteen
hundred thousand dollars. They went as
far as Petersburg, on their way to Europe,
where they will probably spend the rest oil
the year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

DR.. X. S. Blackburn has been elected
mayor Of Cbarlestown, Va, and Isaac Fouke
mayor Of Harper's Ferry. r. K. Booth,
the American candidate, was elected mayor
of Westminster, Nd, last Monday, with
American councimen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

1t seems as if there were to be no end to
sympathy for criminals, and forgetfulness OF
their crimes and their victims. The latest
demonstration is Tow making in Rochester.
for the pardon of Ira Stout, the murderer OF
his brother-in-law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08
~. Turkish Pasba and suite left Wash.

The Turkish Pasba and suite left Wash
ogton on Wednesday, for New York. They
took leave of the President and Secretary Of
the Navy, and intend shortly to return to to
their country. They will, it is said consult
their government before anything IS done 10
reference to building the three decker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Messrs. Howard & Sons paper mill at
S,eubenville, Ohio, was destroyed by fire at
midnight, May 5th. The books and papers
were saved. The loss is $4,000, with an
insurance of only $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Foreign immigration at New York shows
very heavy falling off this year. The num-
Der of immigrants arrived since the LIST of
January is only u. 49,, which is 23,0l0 less
than for the same time last year. Hard
times" both here and in Europe. Is attribu-
ted as the cause of the heavy decrease.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The bill for the repeal Of the fishing boun-
Tia. j. before the Senate, and Mr.. Hamlin. q
Senator from Maine, State which Is more
than suy other interested 10 the fisheries has
made speech in reply to MIR. Clay and IN
opposition 10 the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Archibald Mcintyre died in Albany, on
Wednesday, aged sc. lie was comptroller
during the bitter contest between Tompkins
and Clinton, and took sides with the latter.
Subsequently he amassed fortune as iotte-
~ mana ger in the E m of Yates & Mcintyre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Loefner, the Cincinnati murderer, whose
sentence has been commuted to Imprisonment
for life, is greatly dissatisfied because be Is
not to be hung.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The U. S. steamer Colorado, now fitting
out at Norfolk as flag ship for the home
SQUADRON, will touch at ST. Domingo, for the
purpose of ipquiring into the condition of
our affairs 10 that island. Instructions are
now being made out at the State and Navy
Departments which will guide the Commo-
dore 10 bis movements. A rigid examina'
ton will be instituted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Several coal companies operating in the
Maryland coal region, and who depend upon
the canal as means Of transit for their coal
to the seaboard, have pettioned the president
and directors of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company, to remove the Office OF the
company to Cumberland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Those who have made the experiment OF
raising tea in this country, say the plant will
grow we'll enough, but wages are too hlgn.
Thew cannot afford to pick, roll up, and dry
sny sort of leaves here for half dollar q
mound. In China, where man is hired for
a dollar month, aud boards himself, it may
ho lnna
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

We have received the May number of the
North American Medico-C birurgical Review,
edited by Drs. Gross and Richardson, and
published in Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The American Medical Convention refused
to request the Secretary of the Treasury to
reinstate DR.. Bailey as inspector of drugs at
New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

Bishop Johns, of the Episcopal Church,
saws the Portsmouth Herald, administered
the rite of confirmation to AZ persons, in
81. Paups Church on Sunday morning, and
.o1l At Christ Church in the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS on the Ka''r0'''

The summer arrangement Of the Pun o..
phia Railroad will 60 into operati N On >. ~.
dsynext. The trains will on aud aita -
day leave the President st. depot as 'Oil', ,,,.
Exoress train / 80 A. NJ; way man ~, ="
lO.l5 A. NJ, and the evening ma" ssi;;
S 40 P. NJ. daily except Sundays. 90 49,
day only the 40 P. Il: train VIII 'I a., g.
The Hayre-de-Grace train will leave o.
NJ. =, 20!
% the Washington branch road, 90
after Monday next, a train, II 10 e-,fS,ois:
will leave the Camden station every s,,,:
a, 6 IS for Washington, which VIII oS n ,s,
accommodation to many persons b2'D San
city and tho national capital. -D1"' ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

There seem to be no reason to doubt now,
the practicabilit of an adjournment OF Con
press on the 7th Of June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The Democratic presses at the South are
far FROM being unanimous 10 their approbs-
ton of the late action of Congress in regard
TO Kansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The Uoion contrsdicts all reports relative
to notifications or changes in the present
Cabinet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The troupe Of Llamas offered at auction
recently, in New York, and withdrawn, have
now all been sold to r. w. Cameron, No 3
Bowling Green, who will soon ship them to
England, unless some individuals or agricul.
tural society see proper to retain them. We
have heard that they can be had, if applied
Tor before the ship is ready to receive them,
at $500 for one male aud three females. 1t
will be a matter Of regret to see the whole Of
these creatures leave the country, without
atfording an opportunity to prove whether
they would be a profitable addition to our
stock Of domestic animals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

T6eUnion says that "tbe body and soul oil
the government of England, as in this coun-
try, is ip the people,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

The Petersburg Express, speaking OF the
betting on the late municipal election in that
city snys:-"We are informed that there
were heavy ventures on the candidates for
the Sergeantcy; for instance, $1,000 on the
successful, against $500 upon the unsuccess-
full candidate, and in similar order, $500
against $500, $500 against 5000, $3.50 and
even 500. Such 'odds" were enough to
f.scina,e the least confident on the most
doubtful side, but what will be said when the
reader is informed that there we're actually
some much larger odds offered, and in one
case bet of $500 to S25. What the feelings
Of the losing party were, all who ever lost a
good purse in like manner may know"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-08

One Of the chief curiosities at work in
Chicago now, is the raising of entire brick
blocks to level with the new street grades.
lnnumeraole small screws are used. The
row of building is diejoioted from it's con-
nections; stout .joists sustained by powerful
screws. are placed in each doorway, and
every possible precau,ion taken to insure
perfect safety. The labor progresses with
great rapidity. when once fairly under way
and it is really "a remarkable sight to wit
ness nm immense brick block, with all its
customary occupants, goods, &C., rising stea'
div into the air, while sense OF entire Sc
eurity pervades every one who dwells or does
business there,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-02-10


.eY9TTA3a1gUg ~ Tx the Standard.
MEssRs. EDrToRs I see that meeting Of the De
mocra6c party sf Wskepcsuptyl viii DO held in Ra-
leigh on Monday Of the ensuing February Coarf to
appoint delegates to the Democratic State Convention
heartily approve, Messrs Editors of the proposed
meeting, and hope every Democrat that can, will at
tend, and that old Wake who is true to Democracy,
will send up to the Democratic State Convention to
be held in Charlotte the 18th April, big deega-
ton to assist in nominating candidate for Govern.
OF. do hope Messrs Editors that It viii Be one Of
the largest conventions that ever assembled in the
Old North State, for the purpose, and that by
our unanimity we will prove to those distribution
lists, that Democrats to be caught BY wolves
in Sleeps clothing. / see that Mr.. McRae has an
nounced in the papers that he will address the peo
pie in various parts of the State on this old broken
down. dead question of distribution; which he gave
the last blow in killing in 1852. Go ahead Mr.
McRae, and you will find out that you are DO
liticay dead with the Democrats as your distribu.
ton question is. Mr.. McRae says, "If candidate
were to place himself before the people for Governor
on this issue, in the old fashioned way before eau.
cuses were invented, what matters il Pa Democrat
would be elected any way" Now, Messrs Editors,
it is perfectly visible to every Democrat in the State
that Mr.. McRae has departed from true Democratic
principles; and am satisfied that true Democrats
will not support the visionary theories aud frantic
anticipations which he advocates. For the honor
of the Democratic party, hope that these idle
dreams Of political insanity will be suffered to van
ish, without struggle before the sunshine of pa
triotism. Let 60 brother Democrats to the State
Convention, and by union of sentiment and action
convince our opponents that we are too powerful to
be seduced from our principles.
WAKE
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-02-10
The Rhode Island LEGISLATURE,

PROVIDENCE, Feb. 4.-The General Assembly of
this State have passed a resolution instructng the
Senators and requesting the Representatives in Con-
gress from this State to vote against the admission of
Kansas into the Union under the Lecompton Con.
stitution. The vote was almost unanimous.
New Jersey, Ohio, and Iowa have done the same
thing. The President appears to be barely sustain
ed in his own State We fear the Lecompton Con-
stituton will be rejected. fearful responsibility
will rest on those who do it. Those Northern Dem
ocrats who standing by the South in this crisis,
deserve immortal honor. They are standing by the
Union, aPd making one more effort for its preserva-
ttion The scene of Saturday morning last in the
House Of Representatives, shows something of the
excitement at Washington City. That excitement
will spread and become general, and no one can FORE
see the result II Kansas should be rejected, then
indeed in the language Of the President will 'sthe
clouds hecane darker and more omnous than ever
3etthreatened the Constitution and chs Vnson."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-02-10
Decisions in the Supreme Court,


. By PEARSON, J.-In Wise Bishop v Woodland.
from Hartford; Judgment reversed and renire de
moro. Also in Hayes v. Askew, from Hartford;
centre de mono. Also. in White " Green from Ber-
tie; affirming the judgment. Also, in Burns v.
Campbell, in Equity, from Roheson; interlocutory
order affirmed. Also, in Croker v. Buffaloe, in
Equity, from Northampton; directing decree from
plaintiffs. Also, in Shaw v. Grandy, from Pasouo-
tank; affirming the judgment Also, in Grandy "
Small, from Pasquotank; affirming the Judgment:
Also, in Walker Y. Allen from Halifax; Judgment
reversed and oenire de noro., Also in Hanff v.
Howard, in Equity, from Craven dismssing the
bill. Also, in Potts v. Blackwell, in Equity, from
Beaufort 1ismss;ne, .i- LII.
By BATTLE. jim Bell v. Walker from Chowan ;
affirming the judgment. Also, in Moore " Leach,
from Chatham judgment for plaintiff and enquiry
Also. IN Wester v. Wester, from franklin; affirm
ing the judgment. Also, in Chestnut v. Mears, in
equity, from Columbus; dsmissng the petition
Also, in Jordan ". Murphy, from Cumberland; af-
frming the judgment Also. in Goblet '. Frasier,
motion for costs to be taxed An order allowing
plaintiff to in torma pauperis; does not extend
the privilege beyond the Court in which it was gran
ted Also in Rigsbee v. Bennett, in equity, from
Chatham; decree declaring that the BENEFITS are en-
titled, &c. Also, in State '. Henry, from Perquim.
ans judgment reversed and centre de moro. Also,
Taylor v. School Committee. from Northampton ;
judgment reversed and centre de nooo. Also, in
Worsley v. johnson. from Martin; judgment revers.
ed and Judgment of non.sut.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1858-02-10
MARRIED.,


At the residence of Mrs. William Sherard, in Wayne
county, the 18th january by s. "a. Anders Esq, Mr.
james r. Whitley Of Johnston county to Miss Aarnh A.
At Chrsts Church. in Newbern, on Thursday evening"
January 2Sth by the Rt Rev Thomas Atkinson Mr. Thcs
NJ Keer of Baltimore to Miss Spaight Donne, daugh
ter of Hon. John r. Donnell. w. e.. -
the Rev Ford On Nv. % l Snan
formerly of Warrenton, N c. Miss Salie Purvance Of
Camden, Miss.
W- Raleigh Register and W rrenton News please copy
In Philadelphia January 9Th. 1885, by the Rey. C. NJ
Parkman Mr. John Hampton Of Plymouth. Washington
county, n c., to Miss N. Estelle only daugter of W. j.
Buck of said city.
t9y- The Banner" of Williamson please copy.
At the brides fathers in Edgeoouhe on TaeaaH the
18th of January, by the Rev Joel Tucker of the
Church. DR. james Battle and Miss Kate kuh daughter
of Joshua L. Horne ~ -. --t-s K
At the Southern Methodist Church, in Washington CITY
ihe "a 81 .ss 70
N: C. Beck Of that city. .s.g. =: Il -
In Washington. N. c. on Thursday alst ultimo BY Rev
Mr. Geer Dr. Jehn K Rufn, of Alamance to Miss Sally
Bette, daughter of Col. Joshua Tayloe.