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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
NebrnskR Territory.

A private letter from Nebraska city advises
us tina petitions are in circulation in that
portion of the Territory lying south OF the
Platte river, for its annexation to Kansas
and that they have been generally signed by
the residents of that section of the Territory,
Fully two-thirds of the people are IN favor OF
being added to bleeding Kansas " and the
writer adds that the matter will be urged
upon the attention Of Congress. The reason
assigned for this Increment is the prevailing
DISQUALIFICATION at the influence of Omaha
CITY over the legislation Of the Territory
Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
so,,,,n p..,nc Railroad.

The New Orleans Picayune states that the
frs, twenty fve-mile section of the Southern
Pacific Railroad has been completed IN iuii
time to comply with the conditions OF toe
Texas charter. The time expired on the
10th instant. The cars are running over the
line. and official Intelligence had been re-
ceiyed to that effect by the officers Of the com.
pany in New Orleans. The completion OF
the twenty-five miles of the road entities the
compapy to sixteen sections of the land per
mile. Of 256. 900 acres for the twenty-five
miles, and to a loan Of $4,000 a mile out OF
the school money of the State Of Texas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The different omnibus lines in Baltimore,
have sent a delegation to Annapolis not to
oppose the proposed City Railroad Bill, but
to endeavor to have engrafted among its pro-
visions, a clause requiring the Company, in
view Of the OK elusive rights to be given 1t, to
purchase their omuiouses, horses. and equip
meuts. The Company Just started in Pniia-
delphia, running ON Fifth and Sixth streets,
were required to purchase the equipments
of the lines running on those streets, thai
being one of the provisions of the charter,
aud on this precedent they make claim.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
An ArtesIan Well.

They are digging an artesian we'll at 20
luubus, Ohio, OF which the following account
is given: o,
The a~r,esisn we'll is now February 81
44O feet deep; the cliff limestone is passed
through, and they are now at work IN the
blue limestone OF the Cincinnati region, a
stratum which is variously estimated at from
400 to 1000 feet in thickness. Thl, stratum
is much easier to bore than the cliff rock
When this rock has been passed through wa
ter NAV be reached; and it Is equally posi-
bic and probable that much deeper boring
will be required"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

Ir the debate on Kansas. Slavery. &c, IN
the House of Representatives, on Thursday
tho Indian Appropriation bill being the
matter really 10 hand,) MIR. Shorter OF Ala
hama declared that if Kansas is not admit
ted, accession must ensue, and he trusted
Alabama would be the nucleus OF a sfea'
Southern c~oufederaoy." I'VE thought thai
most was reserved for South Carolina lOe
honorable gentleman also expressed ms SOW
ereien contempt for the memory OF the Pill
grim fathers, !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The different reports from the Senate oo"-
mittee, on the admission of Kansas were
made Oh Thursday earlier than was e1peo'
ted. The minority and Mr.. Douglas (pef
se) oppose the admission under the Lecomp'
ton constitution. We hope there will be no
unnecessary delayiu calling up these reports,
and acting definitely upon the subject. We
assure the members Of Congress, that Kan.
sas speeches are unnecessary nosc. Not even
Buncombe will be propitiated by q Kansas
sneech,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
Th. nITerenc6.

Three months ago money could be nao
only at a rate Of two per cent. a MONTH ana
even higher in some cases. 1t is pow SAD
that brokers in New York refuse It at nse
nor cent. per snnum for q specified time.
There appears to be a glut OF the article
vh;cb will however, soon find an avenue,
70, il, useful employment in the revival OF
bns;ness which is in progress over Inc
whole countrywide. Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

About ~ o'clock Cd Monday night last,
the Eastward bound express train on the
Central Ohio Railroad, Encountered an iron
rail lyirg straight across the track oFtu,
naiely the approaching train bad reduced
its speed in such a manner as to merely break
the rail, throwing d piece to each side OF the
track. Persons on The train With lanterns
followed the tracks of the perpetrator OF tue
act, in the snow, and it is thought that tons
attemp t at wholesale murder will be fastened
upon an Irishman who had been discharged
from the employ Of the ROAD a day or two be
fore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
British House Of Lords.

Bv the nuster.roll Of the Lords spiritual
and temporal" Of the present British ParlIs
ment, it appears that the whole number who
compose the upper house. or House Of Lords,
is four hundred aod ffty-one. Of the entire
catalogue, exclusive Of princes OF royaI
blood, there are only one hundred and
eighteen peers whose titles are older than
the reign Of George III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

Sir James Brooke, of Ssrawak, is now IN
England. His territory 10 Borneo, after the
Chinese outbreaks, Immediately recovered
itself, and is now so perfectly in the hands OF
the administrators that the Rajah was ena'
bled to leave it at a few days notice. The
greatness and the Importance Of the work
thus accomplished in the East by q single
Englishman, is scarcely properly npprecia,
ted. Besides planting and fostering a new
trade on the coast, whence nearly all inter
course bad been driven by piracy, Sir James
Brooke is creating a considerable market IN
the interior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

Since the adjourDmentof the Naval Courts
of Inquiry, certain developments have been
made which, we have every reason TO Ie-
lie1e, will place in a very dlsagreeabIe posi-
tion a naval officer of high rank. The mat
ter will be brought before the attention OF
Congress, and demands will be made iron
yery responsible sources to dismiss this OF
fsnder from the service which be has dis
praced.- Washington States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Times, says:-I understand, in view OF
the action of the House, that the contestant
If II. Winter Davis's seat is likely to abandon
the case, as the time in which he can take
testimony has about expired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The reports from the State Committee on
Finance-one. that of the majority, submit
ted through Mr.. Barbour, Of Culpeper, the
other, that of the minority, submitted through
the Chairman of the Committee. Mr.. John.
ston, of Harrison, represent respectively the
contrary views-the former Of those who favor,
the latter Of those who oppose, the policy of
any considerable appropriation, at the pre-
sent juncture, to works Of internal improve
ment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The London correspondent of the National
I%ntelligencer says that by the recent mar
riage of the Princess Royal of England with
the Prince of Prussia, England is not going
to be Germanised, nor Prussia Anglicised
The marriage is little more than a personal
and family affair, and we trust that it will
be productive Of all the personal and family
happiness which may be reasonably expect
ed, in high or humble life, from a well-assor,
It'd union based upon mutual esteem and
affection. There are letter writer's in Berlin,
however. who take a different view of this
matrimonial alliance, aud regard it as the
foundation of great political change, and
have consequently commenced much politl-
cal discussion respecting it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

A supplement to tho National lnteillsen'
csr contains an advertisement filling seven OF
;ts broad pages, of a sale of lots in Wash
ington city, to satisfy the Corporation OF said
CITY. for taxes due thereon. The sale 's to
take place on Tuesday, the 18th day OF May
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

In obedience to a resolution of the Viz
ginia House Of Delegates, the Clerk has made
. tabular statement of the amount of money
asked for by bills already presented. The
total amount for internal Improvement coma
panies is SIS, 1874, 400, and the James River
and Kauawha Company ask to be absolved
from the paymentof the debt OF s0,Ooo'ooo
which it ives the Commonwealth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The Washington States thinks that MIR
c alhoun's statement relative to the famous
Delaware Crossing precinct, in Kansas, is
"lame and incoherent"-and the National
Intelligence adds some on the
statement which 60 to throw suspicion upon
the genuineness of the af6davits embodied in
it. 1t appears that two of the judges of the
election, (Messrs. Grinter and Mundee,) have
both sworn that the whole number Of votes
polled at Delaware Crossing was forty-tbree,
and that this number only were returned by
the Judges of the election. In truth, it seems
as if the frauds, and lies. connected With this
Kansas business, all round, and by both of
the parties in the territory, would never
cease, and could never DO unra yelled. The
ti.Lecomptonites, or Free State party. have
the mselves to blame for most of the mischief.
Why. if they were honest and sincere, and
have las we suppose they have) a large ma
jority of the people of Kansas in their Ia
vor, did they not vote upon the Lecompton
constitution, and put it down? 1t was not
presented, properly. We know; but they could
have cured all, by rejecting it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

Richie & Dunnavant are about publishing
a faithful Lithographic view of tie Virginia
Washington Monument-to be sold at 81
each, for the benefit of the Fund of the La
dies Mount Vernon Association. These LII
geographic views may be purchased at the
principal bookstores and hotels, and on the
Capitol Square, on the Twenty-Second Of
February.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
YVAGAZlNES AND NEW BOOKS AT

March, is n splendid number, rs cts.
Godeyis Lady's Book tor March, contains
beautiful Fashion PIa e., 25 cts.
Graham's Magazine for March, % cts.
Ladies National Magazine, III cts.
Arthur's Magazine tor March, loi cts.
Emerson,' x Putnam's Magazine for March,
% cts.
Scenes Of Clerical Life, the Sad Fortunes OF
Rev. Amos Barton, Mr. Cliffs Love Story,
Jauet's Repentance, by George flIot from
BiacAwoods Magazine, 81 cts.
The Reason Why, a fresh supply 81.
All he new Books, Papers, and Magazines on
hand. ieo 70
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The subject of selling Corn by weight,
instead Of measure" was warmly discussed
at the Baltimore Corn Exchange on Thurs
day-and resolutions were finally passed
adopting the peight system. There was
much confusion, and those opposed to the
weight system refused at last to vote at oil
upon the resolutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
Snow IN Pennsylvania.

It is stated that the snow storms in the
eastern part Of Pennsylvania bav. been so
heavy as TO cause considerable delay In the
delivery ofeastern freight at Pittsburg. West
of Harrisburg the Pennsylvania railroad is
10 many places completely barricaded by
the snow, and the company are obliged to
keep men constantly employed in removing
the snow the from the track.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

Three negro men have been tried in New
Kent county, and found guilty Of numbering
DIR. Grant. The murdered man it will be
recollected was shot whilst sitting at his sup
per table-an account of the murder was
published by US soon after it occurred. A
negro named Major fred the fatal shot; the
other two were "aiding and abetting."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
We believe that the course of Senator Ma

We believe that the course Of Senator Ma
son, with regard to our foreign relations,
and especially in reference to the recent
movements connected with Central America,
is very generally and warmly approved
throughout the South, and especially by the
people of Virginia. They regard it as emf
nently just and conservative, and tending
to the preservation of not only the peace OF
the country, but oftheir W institutions and
rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The bridge on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, across Snowy creek, gave way on
Friday week while a train of burden cars were
nsssins over it.. The engine got over safely,
Int FIVE of the care were precipitated to the
he'd of the creek and completely demoi-
.,hoj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

General Scott, accom- panied by bis aid-de-
camp, Colonel G. w. Lay. has it is stated,
left Washington for Fort Monroe, Va, where
be intends to inspect the troops stationed at
that post. He will also examine and report
upon the operations of the school of practice
for sea-coast battery drill, which the War
Department have recently adopted at that
post.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

While the anti-Lecompton democracy of
New York find it so difficult to find room to
make their thunder, the democratic members
Of the Legislature at Albany have caucused
Kansas into the Union under the democratic
convention at Cincinnati, and have, more.
over, backed up President Buchanan as mer-
ting increasing confidence"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The bill for the organization of the Militia
of the State has passed the House OF Dele
gates by a large majority. Doubtless the
bill will pass the Senate. The plan now be-
fore the Legislature is very different from
the old Militia system While it retains
some of the principles of the obsolete plan'
it adds other provisions which will increase
ire efficiency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The Cumberland Telegraph thinks toa'
the next season will be a prosperous one LOT
all the coal mining interests, and those con-
,oo.ad with the trade. We hope 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

A letter from a Democrat in a neighboring
county, says:-"Ib begin to think, sure enough
ve made a mistake when we elected Gov.
W;,e. I am told Flournoy, is a sound Le-
.omn,on Constitution man, and would have
gone for the South certdm'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

A great mistake that members Of Congress
too frequently fall into when engaged upon
subjects of interest or importan ce, Is, that
the whole country. and especially their i'm
mediate constituents, are "a much ercited
and agitaed, as they are, 10 reference to these
subjects. Living 10 and breathing a heated
atmosphere, they are apt to imagine that
every body out of that atmosphere, feels as
parm as they do-and that the people of the
country fully partake of their passions and
feelings. Ofteutimes this idea leads to COZ
illusions, and speeches, and acts, on their
part, which they must regret in the calm o!
retirement, or when they leave the political ex'
sitement of Washington. That city is the
focus where congregate the ambitious, the
disconnected, the mischief makers, the aspi-
rauts for power and place; those who have
but little to do, and those who want something
to do-and would rather be engaged In a
disturbance, than anything else. These lind
fuel ready to their hands; and tits seldom,
tOat a OtUSS CduuOtU 10 SiSssSS
wing of the C~apisol-most generally 10 both.
A stranger or foreigner after travelling
tn rough a perfectly calm country, arrives IN
Washington and finds frequently the most
tremendous excitement" there, about mat
tiers of which he hears but little in his jour
ney, or if heard Of, only in the way of lem,
perate remark or discussion. 1t is this fact,
which gives to Congress it's present uoen'
viable character, as a body Of ~agltators,
the fomentors Of bad feeling, and toe origi-
majors of most of the i'll blood that pre-
walls between the states and the sections
of the country. We know not how or when
a reform, in this matter is to be effected; but
sure we are that the honest and peace loving
people desire some reform should be mani
tested by their Observation-Disclosures
senting them, in the particular to which we
have referred.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

There is a general impression that toe
,tesmer Baltic is seized by Brown, shipley q
Co., of Liverpool. The Baltic did not leave
an her regular day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The Cunard mail steamer ARABIA 0aP''
Stone, left New York on "Wednesday morn
ing for Liverpool, with As passengers anu
S59S, 800 in specie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The postponed Auti.Lecompton meeting"
was held at New York. on the 10th, at the
Chinese Assembly Rooms. The Hon. Geo.
B ~.ncroft presided, and made brief address.
The Hon. T. P. Stanton then addressed the
assemblage, and gavea narrative of affairs
in Kansas as he found and left them, and sta
ted that "the fundamental principle agreed
upon between the President and his Cabinet
on one side aud Governor Walker and him
self on the o~tber-that which was obviously
the only principle on which any thing could
be effected - was the sovereignty of the peo-
pie, the right Of the people, to control their
own affairs and to establish their own insti.
tutions." A series OF resolutions were
passed, one of them declaring that, as the
i'm position Of the Lecompton constitution on
the people Of Kansas by Congress woaid be
O violation of the fundamental principle of
all free Governments, the true method Of set
ting the difficulty is to refer it back to the
people of Kansas. Senator Douglas, Cover
nor Wise and other prominent men,. we're
compiimented for their courage, ability, and
consistency ON this subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

The bill for the appropriation of Ssoo'ooo
to the Covington and Ohio Railroad, nss
passed the Senate Of Va. by q very decisive
vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

John Brewer, as eminent merchant oil New
York, committed suicide by hangiog On sun-
Day morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

Com. Paulding has arrived at New York,
in the U. S. steam frlgate Wabash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
Ii Az A n \ PLA y

Single Numbcs-Ereyy Numjsr pr; ~ The "h'"
aud all the Prizes xra,r1 out.
gyERY PRIZE Is THIS SCHEME HuaT ~ htA''
MORE PRIZES THAN BLANKS
10000 PRIZEsi 10000 TICKETs''
Whole Tickets only Ten Dolars.
MARYLAND LOTTERY, 70 be drawn oil.
the HAVANA PLAN-G,Gnd Cy"',.fs
ied-ExTRA CLASS 3, 10 be drawn III Baltimore
Md, Saturday, Earoh 27th, 1858.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
DOT0MAC LODGE. MALE INSTITUTE,

DOTOMAC LODGE, MALE INSTITUTE,
will be re.oPeHed on Tuesday morning
next. February 23d, at the usual hour. The
committee take pleasure IN informing the pat
rons OF the Institute that the services OF an ex-
perienced and well qualified Teacher, Mr. f.
Brown. has been engaged who will take charge
during Mr.. Mason's sickness. Il an increased
patronage will Justify II, his services will be
continued. We call upon all Of our friends 10
sustain the enterprise. feb 2O-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

NOTICE Having taken out letters OF al
ministraton on the estate OF }. /. b. Per-
r.. decd, all persons having claims against said
estate, are requested TO present them to me, and
those indebted are requested 70 settle their &C
counts as soon as possible. JOHN PERRY,
feb 2U-eoIm Administrator
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
GRAND CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, CLASS !,
To be drawn in Baltimore City, March Is, Is''

"TNg TTtWI lNTNfNTt ~ U' .HVNTF
CONSOLIDATED LOTTERY, CLASS T.,
To be drawn in Baltimore City, March -, I','.
MAGNIFICENT SERENE.
20 drawn Ballots IN each Package OF 20 IIcAs..
Makinn mnrn prilas than Rlhuks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

10000 Prizes OF rs each.
Whole Tickets $40; Halves IS, Quarter >
Ii you purchase two Tickets, one Of -'I
must draw So.
Ger. OF Pack'e 10 Wholes, will be semitic ?
" " is Halves " D.
4" Is Quarters " ~.
4" 10 Elghths " j."
~ All orders tor Tickets in the above 'ps'
did Schemes will be faithfully and Proms"'
filled. Address
L. II. HUBBARD & CO,
Box 40. BalrimOf, ~
n Persons living in the West or Non'h g.
have their orders filled in the Shelby Io',-.
Lottery OF Kentucky. Schemes eHac' =.
same as the above-and also drawn unCs' p.
management Of r. France Il Co. Adtfes
+. H. HUBBARD "
feb 20-dtd Louis''.is ."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20
PUBLISHED DAILY N TRI-H EEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN
ALEXANDRIA,:
A great mistake that members Of Congress

SATURDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY 20, 1858.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-20

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.-PfoPo','
will be received al Newton's Hotel ~
andria, Va, on the 18th OF February. ,npi.
grading, and making the ALtAANprTgX.
MOUNT VERNON. and ACCOTINh lO"
PIKE ROAD OF gravel, being about leu -. =,
Pans and specifications may be seen
above named place on both 18th aud IS1 .
persons wishing TO view the route pre- o..
that time will be shown the same bycS"'"7
any OF the undersigned.
j. A. WAsHISGroy, D. WALroS,
c GlLLrsGHAN, F.. q. GIBBS
+. f. JOHNSTON, P. Fl. IHo'H
isb 2-eotd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-12-11

is wrong, ana II you are not sausnea with my
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-12-11

at is his particular province"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-12-11

iasi size nsra \ 'hrae lnse
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-12-11

'nglliia are Deus oa.-, -..,l :" III
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1858-04-07

Lady Plato" We greet him with pleasure as quite
m acquisition to the Corps. Mrs. RAlSroRrH was
very successful in her character Of Lady Plato;"
the soft chastened face and the unostentatous case
and grace Of her action, gave truo insight into
the character of our English Lady. A. R., as cou-
Gin Joe," could not be surpassed lie played his part
to perfection, his Dress attitudes voice. look and acts
all provoked lncessant applause and aughter-he un
doubtedly possesses great genius for acting comedy
The countenance of Miss LoNsDALE beaming with
beauty good humor and frankness 20 well suited the
character of "Margery," that were almost inson-
sibly impressed with the idea that she was really
country lasse Her acting was natural, fascinating,
and elegantly artistic; in the minor effects sho
was eminenty successful Her golden curls and
Saxon style Of beauty, combined with her magnificent
physique, and the graceful rendition Of her part won
the plaudits of delighted audience. The minor ap'
pointments were we'll sustained, the "select 0rches
tral Band" ever and anon delghting the audience
with sweet and refined music. The whole performance
was decided success.
Tho efforts of tho Corps to afford cultivated amuse.
ment for our citizens entte them, as they justly do
serve, to great encouragement.
The expense incurred in securing the services oi
eminent artists evinces desire their part to leave
nothing unassayed to render their exhibitions the
most recherche that tho circumstances will admit Of
We bcspeak for them crowded house for next We'd
CHILDE CHILDERs.