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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Resumption or specie Payments.

TIE Philadelphia Inquirer Of Wednesday
say
The Banks of Philadelphia have virtually
resumed specie payments. No difficulty 10
experienced in obtaining gold and silver at
any Of them. 1t Is probable that q formal
and general resumption will be announced
IN the course Of day or two. There l., in
deed, 10 practical impairment in the way,
and the public are fully prepared for such a
mogemeut."
We learn from a wtiI-inlormed, though
not, perhaps, authoritative source, that the
Bank Of Baltimore are prepared To resume
specie payments 10 fall, and that the consau
matlon OF this measure may be expected at
any mOmeDt--BuH. inner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
pUBLISHkD DAILY AND TRI-NEEKLY BY
EDGAR SEOWDkN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 5, 1855

The disputed election case, involving the
right Of Messrs Bright and Fitch to their
seats in the Senate, as Senators from Indiana,
was called up on Wednesday--but laid over
again. Mr.. Brown, Of Miss, made an able
speech in defence Of the Presidents position
on the Kansas case-Mr. Wilson. Of Mass,
had previously spoken against the views of
the Message. 10 the course of Mr.. Browns
speech. he said, Slavery had broken down
the old Wing party and had scattered the
American almost before it was formed
The same causes which had worked the ruin
of these political organizations were now
threatening the dissolution of the Democra-
cy-a result which would place the North
and the South in compact array the one
against the other. How long the Union
would ssrvive such division of parties it
needed no prophetic vision to predict"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Whatever is to be done in the Kansas case,
should be done speedily. 1t is not u time
to keep up the agitation. Ons of the
strongest grounds the President takes. is that
the admission of Kansas now, will throw the
agitation out Of Congress, and from the coun-
try, and con6ne it to the new state. To effect
this, much W i'll be overlooked, that might be
Objectionable. Stop the agitation of the
slavery question in Congress! The people
know and feel that this is vital, practical
matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The dwelling house of MIR. w. Belt, situa-
ted in Montgomery county. Nd, was des-
troyed by fire on Saturday morning last.
Mr.. b. was absent at the time, endeavoring
to procure assistance, as his wife was labor
ing under mental arrangement. In bis ab-
sence bis wife set fire to the house. They
have six small children, who would have
been destroyed, but for the noble Efforts of
MIR. Frederick Gather, who, in risk Of bis
own life, rescued them from the flames. Mr..
G. has also generously offered them home
until they can be provided for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Great DroushtinG Germany.

tn" n. York Suu ssys:-Accounts from
the Hartz mountains state that the district
of CIaus,hal is suffering from an unprecedep
ted dearth of water; the natives had left of
washing their hands and faces more than
once week, and the authorities Of the
place having impose fine of two tbal ers
on all lauudr"sses who persist in pursuing
their trade. Great quantities Of CATTLE were
cattle ware dying from thirst, and Il lew Of
the community, who are unable to furego
cleanliness, use beer to perform their ablu-
tiuus"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The Washington Star says that strenuous
efforts were essayed to induce the President
to recon mend, in his message that Congress
should, on admitting Kansas under the L.
compton Constitution, ssipulate that she
sha II call a convention, to meet within six
mo ntbs; nominally to fix the Western bonn
Diary of the State; and that the President,
q OF recognizing the authority or province OF
any branch of the Federal Government tom
terfere directly or indirectly in the affairs of
territory after it becomes State, declined to
do al thus requested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Arrival OF the Canadian Ponies.

The arrival of lot of Canadian ponies in
Lewisburg on Tuesday night last, created a
furore even greater than that produced by
Thalberg's concerts here. The event had
been heralIei, and almost the entire popula-
ton according TO the Era turned out to
greet the animals. As the Ponies approach
ed nearer and nearer the noise increased
louder and louder, aud when they actually
reached town, nothing could be heard above
the din and tumut which cnsued. There was
great excitement in Lewisburg that night.
These ponies are REGARDED as quite an &C
quisiiou to the stock of Western Virginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Painful Accident

We regret to learn that Stmds. "
sett, esq, Of Anne Arundel C'I,% w..
met with a severe accident ie" 'r -.
A number Of gentlemen, Of wh0~ = y,
set was one. we're returning from
his horse ran of aud TIRE" ~ T.
great violence against q tree ap1 -.
him. One arm was broken 'Di :,
bruises inflicted. Drs. SkInner "oi ia
were amongst the party, God rev. r,,r
proper medical assistance. lie Wa "a,
to the residence Of John Henry " w.
near where tue accident occurred W
ceived every attention which -'
pitality could suggest, and We t o..
state IL doing well. Hd'''e' s '''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The York Courier says I'VE have au-
thority for contradicting the report publish
ed in the Journal OF Commerce respecting
an Intended sale of the Collins steamers to
the British Government The Company is
somewhat embarrassed by the withholding
of the money due them by the Government
for carrying the mails. but they have no idea
of abandoning the enterprise which has re-
hected so much honor on the American ma
rine Consequently the story that Captains
Cumstock and West have gone to England
for the purpose Of making sale of the Baltic
and Atlantic is untrue. The Atlantic will
leave New York on Feb. 10, and The other
steamers will follow in regular succession.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Tie freight engine No. 1873, on the Bal'i-
more and Ohio Railroad, blew up on Tues
day morning, on the Piedmont grade nes,
Swauson, badly SCATTERING the engine, and
ipiurins five men. The engine was IN charge
Of Thomas Elliott. an experienced engineer
who hearing a crack proceeding from some
nortiou of the boiler, gave the alarm TO those
about the engine to clear themselves anu
leaned from bis post. The boiler IN mo-
mept collapsed with tremendous report,
,hrow;ne the massive locomotive partially
from the track, and forcing fragments TO the
distance ,f one hundred yards
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
CuIprper House and Ws

! CuIpoper W. ho"Se ana "srrsnto.
/ I Correspondence ?t the Baptist Tine r..
Culpeper Court House is neat qua,,.
with population OF about 1000. hc,,.
three respectable hotels, and mary
private dwellings. Some new build,r,.
going up; among the rest is a Baptist C'..'
for the congregation Of Rev. Ccmla,
! George. This is fine, commoli0u. sis
and is nearly completed. Besides the az
church, Mr. George supplies three ..l..
viz: Jefferson, Mt. ilem, aud Alum Sr..,
A female Institute is JUST established IN a.
pepper, by Rev. j W. George, and Nr a.
Hall, a graduate Of the Brown Univar.i,,
! This is an admirable location tor such .. .
stitution, it being considered, one ., 81.
most heatbful places known, and As /, ....
intention Of the principals 80 make III.
first rate school for young ladies. a, a,.
low charge, we have no doubt they vi, -.
coed in drawing a large number of m,
In the outskirts of the town there !.
established, and near the close of its 81, a..
session, a Military Institute. Mr.. { .
Lightfoot is the principal, and is assisted !.
two gentlemen from the University Of ! y.
ginis. The discipline of this school is SAL .
be Of first rate character; already the H..
tute numbers 40 boarders, and gpodly On.
Der of day pupils. Rev. J. W. George :
resides in the place, has charge q ,a,.
churches, viz: S:evensburg, Mechauiy.r
and Plsgah, Orange Co.
IL will be remembered that CuIre,e,
some interesting "reminiscences 10 conapcu
with the Baptists. Here it was 10 l-Gy o..
Rev. James Ireland. Baptist Preacher
persecuted, and imy risoned, for the crime
preaching the gospel. 1t is said "he VA,
companied TO prison amidst the abuses o!
prosecutors; and while incarcerated IN =,
cell, not only suffered by the extreme
clemency of the weather, but by the per. O
maltreatmsnt of his foes They a,,eu.
to blow him up with gnnpDwder. bu, :.
quantity obtained was only suifceatm N.
up some of the flooring Of his prison. T.
individual who led in this Infamous conf
was shortly after, on q hunting excui..
and while asleep in the woods, bl,ea b.
mad wolf, Of which wound, he died .l.
most excruciating pains. There was d.. b.
attempt made by Elder lreland's euem...
suffocate him by burning birthstone, t.,
the door and windows OF his prison.
scheme also was formed to poison hin. 3.
the mercy ofG ID prevented. 1t is rcmnrI
BILE coincidence, that, close to the very
where Ireland was incarc Grated for proaI
ting Baptist principles, the new Bs
Church is now erected.
The country round alb out CuIpePer .
only open and beautiful, but the air Is big
salubrious, and the lani rich and icIa.l
There are several mineral springs IN 10.
cinlty, sulphur, ChaIy 6eate aud alum
of the latter is much stronger than any, Z
in Virginia. TWAS accidentally dls','@.
by q negro, four or five years since, whI:..
glng.
From this place we rapidly passed ont
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The last English papers show US that so
ciety has been formed in the Church Of Eng
land, the object of which is to do away with
the pew system and introduce that OF free
seats. 1t is not indeed proposed to abolish
them in churches where they now are. That
would in most cases be impossible. But the
plan is that in oil new churches built for the
accommodation of The growing parishes Of
England, the seats shall be equally free to
all worshippers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Hon. Caleb Cushing delivered last week
powerful speech in the House of Represen-
tatives Of the Massachusetts, Legislature, in
support of the report of the committee on
public buildings, refusing t, grant the use OF
their ball for the orgies of an anti slavery
meeting. Ellis speech" says the Boston
Courier, twill not fail of influence or effect,
though the house chose to consent t. this
determination OF desolation.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05
Wise and DougIas--warnin 10 SEQ

Wise and DOugIaa-- warning 10 "c"tton''
The Delta charges Governor Wise and
Judge Douglas, with hedchuy. To what, to
whom, has either of them been treacherOns!
Tc the South, the Delta would, doubtless, say.
But the Southern people would sooner doubt
the Deltas sanity than the fidelity Of Wise.
And Douglas may still be proudly and con-
fidently claimed as our friend. Let the Union
be sundered tomorrow, and we believe Henry
A. Wise would be the man to whom the
standard Of the South would be entrusted by
reclamation. Let the war be made again IN
contest for the Presidency between the enc
M les add defenders OF slavery, ana We believe
Stephen A Douglas would still he found
fighting in the front rank for the Constitution
and the Union, and the Sovereignty OF the
States.
The batteries of the Evening Post and Fri
bune may pour bot shot into the Admlnlst a.
ton and its friends from the North, and the
Delta NAV continue its cannonade from the
South. But the "Uaken knees" VI the Federal
ship will not "crack and break" Her ''sea-
ribs" will not be 'piled among the icebergs."
Her "rotten planks" will not be swallowed NJ
in the "whrling waters" rhiie james Buell.
ann, is at the helm. And consequently the
Cotton States" need not stand with hat in
hand to give the three cheers the Delta prom
SEES. They must wait awhile. Meantime, let
them cool of, or there may be spontaneous
ombustiOn among them Cotton Is easily
iguited. -Rich. EHquiTer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The type on which the Marlboro Gazette
is printed, has been in use more than twep-
ty-two years. and yet the paper is handsome
~ printed, and equal in appearance to any in
the State. This shows what can be done by
good foreman who is skilful, practical prin-
ter; and BY careful use Of types.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

It's proposed to make an effort for ter
ritorial organization Of the upper peninsula
of Michigan, under the name Of Superior or
Mackinaw. The country embraces some six
teen thousand square miles, and abounds in
mineral resources, and has an estimated pop
ulation of ten thousand AT present 1t Is
a part of the State of Michigan, from the
main portion of which however, it Is separa-
ted by the straits of Mackinaw.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The Maryland Agricultural College is to
be commenced forthwith, on the site selected
in Prince Georges county, near Bladens-
burg. The Trustees advertise for proposals
for the immediate manufacture of three hun
dred thousand bricks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

1t is stated in the Southern, Of Waco City,
Texas, that at recent meeting of the Meth
odist Conference in that place, collection
for missionary purposes was taken up,
which amounted to - 500 in cash, and G26
acres Of land. And that the sum of S. 600
was subscribed by the preachers OF the Con
ference for the purpose OF purchasing a
steam press for the Texas Christian AivC-
cate, and building publishing house in the
city Of Galveston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The Lynchburg Virginiau says:-"The
tax on the Merchants Of Virginia is an oner-
Gus and oppressive burden--unjust alike to
the Merchants themselves and to the people
and it's effect is to drive away from the
State annually thousands and thousands of
dollars that would otherwise be expended
among u.s."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The resolutions instructing the Senators
and requesting the Representatives from Ten
nessee to vote for the Lecompton consttu-
ton, have been, after discussion, rejected by
the Tennessee House Of Representatives.
to %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

john Miller, the baggage master on the
Hartford and Providence railroad, who was
arrested on Saturday last, charged with rob-
bing the mails, was arraigned before the
United States Commissioner at Hartford,
Conn, and plead mot guilty." although 1t Is
alleged he made confession when he was
arrested. lie is only "a years of age, and
uauifests the deepest distress at his sItua-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The txo houses of the Maryland L9gisla-
turs, on Wednesday, went jointly into the
election of certain State officers. Dennis
Claude, ESQ., was reelected State Treasurer
over Hon. Edward Hammond, of Howard
county. the candidate of the democrats; and
Lamuel Jones was chosen keeper Of chan
Gerry records For the latter Office the mi
nority generally refused to vote for any can.
didate, on the ground that they did not re-
gard the office as at present coastitutionaily
in existence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The Union says:-"We regret to learn that
the Hon. William Smith, Of Virginia, has
been detained at bis residence in Virginia by
ipdisposition. He expects, however, to be
able to resume his duties as member of the
House of Representatives, in a very few
DAVIS"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Tbe Union" party of Connecticut, comp :
sed Of Republicans, Americans, and abolltlon-
ists proper, is falling to pieces. The Amsri-
eans com plain that their interests have been
disresardcd by their republican allies in the
nominations for State officers. a large
meeting of the disaffected was held at New
Haven on Thursday evening, which resulted
in the appointment of a committe u arrange
for an Americau State convention, with
view to the nomination of an American ticket.
Should this movement be carried out, there
will be triangular contest at the next cleo
ton. first Monday in April
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The system of granting warrants to locate
vacant and inappropriate lands in Virginia
has been carried to such an excess, that Gov
Wise has felt it to be his duty to protest
against the gross frauds practised under 1T
for years. The warran, is granted to any
body who will pay two cents an acre. ana
the warrantee may find the land where be
can, in region already "shingled" over with
conflicting titles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

DR.. Samuel X. Cox has resigned the Presl'
dentship Of Ly uchburg College. r. l. Brock
EFT esq, formerly Of this place, and one Of the
professors, has been elected President pro
tenn. See an article 10 another column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Mr.. Archibald Bowen of Clarke county,
sold his farm few weeks since to DIR. VIM.
Hunter, Of Charlestown. Va. The price
Maid was $4,000. The farm contains go
acres of good land. and the Improvements
are said to be very foe. The farm is located
near Wsdesville, in Clarke county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The American Party of the State of Ken
lucky, in Convention at Frankfort, January
q, 1858, adopted platform, in favor of the
Federal Union, the reserved rights Of the
States, the rights of conscience, the promo
ton of American interests and American na-
tionality; the restriction of the right OF
suffrage in the States and Territories t. clt'-
zens of the United States; an amendment OF
the naturalization laws, and loyal submission
to the decisions of the Supreme Court; and
opposition to the union of Church and
State, sectional agitations. the admission OF
foreign paupers and criminals, the ultra ten
denotes of the Democratic party, and the az
preparation Of large quantities OF public
lands to particular States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

A deaf mute named Beuj amin Rollins, be-
tween SO and 90 years of age, was recently
killed in Marion county, Alabama, while on
bis way to Be1ar county, Texas. lie had
left the public road short distance and was
discovered by young man whom he so irlgh-
tened by his attempts t. talk, that he shot at
and killed him. Over 81 300 in gold and sill
yer were found upon his person. Ills heirs
are advertised for.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The Washington correspondent of the Bos-
ton Herald says: 1T is question OF time
only but the time will come when Washing
ton will be as famous for its trade and man
ufactures. for its surrounding country
built up as New England is with facilities OF
it now IL as the head
quarters of fashion during the season OF
winter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

We learn from Cd exchange that tue mann
m 9th fox chase of the season. Win one nun,
dred and forty dogs, drawn from the best
trained packs" of fox hounds ID T. 's'sFn
Virginia, and huntsmen "ac'ordln' W''u o
fox already spotted" for the OCCASION Iva was
80 bare come of at the Old Churcn Iio'e''
Hanover county, Yesterday Thursday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

There was a meeting Of the commissioners
Of the public works of Maryland at the ofhce
of the Cheasap eake Ohio Canal Company IN
Washington, on Wednesday. Among other
business was the election of directors to re-
present the States interest in the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company. There were
two tickets in nomination, and the result wac
the election of the following gentlemen: VIM.
f. Bartlett. Jr., WIN. Ii. Stuart john coates
Henry S. Lankford, Baltimore city pI' W tn.
b. Tyler, Benjamin e: Fi,zhugh' FrenerlcS'
DR.. c. ii Orr, Cumberland ). L. Z. bro"n'
Carroll: Wm II. Johnson, Somerset county
and James ii Carter, Baltimore county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Ex-Governor G aines, of Oregon, whose death
was announced by the last arrival, was ma
tive of Virginia. He served in the war of
1912 at the battle of the Thames, and in the
war with Mexico. During the latter war he
was taken prisoner and confined for several
months in the city of Mexico, but finally
made his escape and joined the American
army. He was frequently a member of the
Kentucky Legislature, and was twice elected
to Congress from that State. He was ap-
pointed Governor of Oregon in 1919, by Pres
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Io compliance with promise previously
c;vsn Rev. S. s. Rossell preached two able
and eloquent sermons on last Sunday morn
inc and night, to the Young Men OF Lees
burg aud its vicinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

During the month gust closed there were
thirty-tb fires 10 the United States, 40 Tar
a. accounts have been received, occasionlng
a loss of 81. ca, 900. The principal were "a
follow: Downieville, California, $4,000
Dubuque, Iowa, two fires 500 900; Cbica-
20, 100000; Hartford, 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

A letter from Forte Brooke. Tampa dated
January Goth, states that the delegation Oh
Ssmipoles and Creeks from the West, had ar
rived at that place, with view to induce the
Florida Indians to emiprate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Two hundred and sixty eight coroners 10
ooests were held at St. Louis during the year
ls57 OF these, tnenty-six were the results
of murder, and Of niuety-fOur who were
drowned seventy of the bodies were NOT re-
co,ni,ed. The suicides we're twenty eight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Joseph c. Isaac, of Prince Georges conn
~. Md. has sold to John b. Mullikin.
two hundred and thirty-nine and onehalf
acres of woodland. lying on the "Horse Pen
Branch. n at eight dollars per acre.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

At Norwich, Connecticut, widow Ann
Randall came 10 horrible death by hydro
pbobis, contracted by putting her hand with
A slight abrasion OF the skin OF one finger,
into pail of water which she had ohered TO
n COW that had been bitten by mad dog
The froth from the cows mouth had te'ome
mixed With the water!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The Philadelphia County Convention, to
select delegates to the State Democratic Con-
vention, had Il stormy session on Wednesday,
on the subject Of contested seats. Several
free fights occurred, during which the report
ers' desk was demolished. The anti ecOmp-
ton delegates were generally admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Amongst the business done by the Senate
on Wednesday, in Executive session, was
the confirmation Of James Madison Cuts, as
Second Comptroller of the Treasury and OF
that of George Vail, lately member OF Con
eress from New Jersey, as Consul at Gias+
onv in Scotland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

There was a Snow storm in the ne'ghoor-
hood of Leesburg, last Monday. Inc "ea-
Their soon, however, cleared up
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

The Merchants of Washington appear to be
mach opposed to Mr.. slidelps bill 10 reia'l0n
r. the Banks of the District of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-05

Mr.. Mccormick, of Reaper notorie:y, was
recently married at Chicago, to one of the
most beautiful and accomplished daughters
of that fourishing city. The wedding Is de-
scribed as one of the largest and most bril-
liant known in the festive annals Of that city.