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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
New Democratic Organization.

The Washington States announces new
and grand issue for lS6O-none of your com
mon, vulgar issues, like those which have
heretofore excited the minds Of the good peo-
pie of the United States at the President ai
polls, involving the merits Of B fillmore, Gin
ciunati and Philadelphia platforms, but a
rousing magnificent Issue, embracing IN Its
ample scope the relations between this tedc-
raj Union Of ours and the rest OF the world"
1t is not whether this or that political party
is most worthy 10 be trusted With the admin
istration of the government, but whether the
time has not arrived for the nlted States to
declare aud wage war against all the powers,
BIZ and little, upon the earth. In other
words. the States procaim5 that the contest
Of 1860 will turn upon the question Of "a
forelgu policy" and that in considering this
important matter the people will, if true to
their duty, declare the present organization
of the Democratic party inefficient, imbccile
and uuenttled to public confidence. Con
gress," says that Journal, us resolved to
throw back upon the people the charge OF
declaring a foreign policy, and this implies
a reorganization of the Democratic party un-
der new leaders. The old ones refuse to do
any thing for the honor and protection OF the
country, and the people will never endorse
such a course of cCwardly inacti0n In the
face of accumulated outrages."
The States project for a reorganization of
the Democratic party out Of the ruins into
which it has crumb!cd, is a chimera--and
equally cbimerical is its notion, that in 1860
the people will elect president with sole and
exclusive reference to bis be)ligercnt qualit-
cations and his capacity to involve the country
in war simultaneously with all the nations
on the globe. We have no doubt that they
will be guided chiefly by considerations of
their domestic GffAirs, and not by views OF
foreign policy" The States issue for 1850
will not take.--RterSL1Tg hit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
ALmIun NRIuIT,

HENDERSON, Ky, April ), lojS.--l have
lust returned FROM visit to ono Of the most
extraordinary curiosities | ever knew in the
history oftbe human race. \ negro woman,
belonging to Mr. Samuel Stiles, Of this place,
gave birth eight days ago, to four living chill
dren, joined togo ;her by pairs, in sill more
peculiar manner than the SIamGse Twins
The two boys are connected ut the shoulder,
and from the hip to the knee j)int leaving
the lower Joint Of the legs and feet Of each
perfectly free. The girls are Joined at the
shoulder, with this difference from the boys;
that they have bot one arm issuing from the
injunction of their shoulders. They are
Joined from the hip down to the fOot-the legs
ending in one foot.
Iur, gard to the color Of the children, ma
ture seems to have been quite as eccentric
as 10 their formation, one Of the boys being
black and the other as white as the child Of a
white woman; and So with the girls. They
ell seem to be perfectly healthy, aud the moth
er is doing uncommJnly we'll.
Mr.. Stiles, VINO is man Of wealth, takes
great pleasure 10 showing the twins to his
friends, aud their "evees" base been greatly
crowded for the last day or two.
Respectfully, y. D. TARRY.
I.,,,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
Five Days Later from Europe.


ST. JonSs, IN. F.) June 1.-The steam
ship Vanderbilt, from Southampton on the
9th instant, arrived off Cape Race, Wednes-
day morning, and threw overheard the des.
patches for the Associated Press. They were
subsequently picked up by the news yacht,
and arrived here about noon today. This Is
the shortest space oftime, by about twenty
hours, in which the European nowa has ever
been received. Make a note Of this.
The Vanderbuit briggs London dates Of
the 9th. The steamship Persia arrived out
on the 9th.
Later advices from India state that Gen.
Ross had defeated the rebels, who were max
log another stand at Culpee. Nsna Sahib
attempted to escape TO Central luda. y de-
tachmont of Europeans and Ghoorkas were
repused 10 the noun aims.
A fearful eruption Of Mount Nesuyius was
in progress.
4 French squadron was in the Adrlatlc.
The French Ambassador had returned
from Spain. The instruction in Gambia was
increasing.
LIVERPOOL Cotton: The sales on Mon
day. Tuesday, and "Wednesday amounted to
22, 600 bales, including 5000 to spectators
aud 1000 to exporters. The market on
Monday opened buoyant, but closed with pre-
vious quotations being barely msintaned.--
Prices we're easier. but not quotably changed.
Breadstuifs closed with a downward tenden-
cy, and quotations were slightly lower. Pro
visions we're steady. Resin closed steady at
As (a4s. ID. for common. Spirits turPentiuc
were steady at iS5. The money market was
generally unchanged. ConsOls closed on
Tuesday at gj; for account
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
The Democratic Party Congress.

The Washington Union reviews the moi"s
operandi Of the just closed session, as indi-
eating with many brilliant exceptions chat
our Senate ard House Of Representatives are
the very heavens of meii0crity." "Consid-
cred with reference to party politics" says
the Union, "the session has been an anomaly.
The people of our country do not scru-
pie to enter with alaGTIty into all the parti-
san contests that arise in their public aiialT9.
In none have they ever entered with moro
zeal than in the one which resulted in tho
election Of a handsome Democratic majority
to the present House of Representatives; and
10 no victory have the majority Of the peo-
pie Of the Union felt livelier satisfaction
than 10 the one which produced a Democrat
ic majority to meet Mr. Buchsnan's Admin
istraton. Unfortunately, however, there has
been at no period Of the session just expired,
a majority devoted to the cordial support of
the measures of the Administration or OF the
Democratic party. Many Of the men who
claim to be leaders Of the party will be found
TO have voted almost uniformly with the Re.
publican and Know Ncthin. opponents ct
the party to which they profess allegiance,
and il is a remarkable fact that every as
ssult that has been made upon the Admins
tra;ion By the present Congress has been in
stgatcd, directed, and stimulated by Demo-
cratic members. We believe it is fact that
no measure Of the Democratic party or Al.
miuistra,on has passed the present Congress
by majority OF Democratic votes"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
Canadians Indignant at the Africans.


Even in Canada, that haven of the "fusi-
tive from bondage" there are not a few gen
tlemen OF position aud influence who speak
out boldly their sentiments Of hostility to-
ward the African race; as witness the follow
ING language uttered 90 the floor OF the Caua
dian Parliament only few days ago -
Ga the order OF the day for the third read
ing of the cmigrante' law amendment bill
being called,
Hon Col Prince said he was wishu 10
move a ryder 10 the measure The bIacl, people
who infested the land were the greatest curse 10
the Province The lives OF the people of the
West were made wretched By the InuudatIou OF
these animals, and many o! the largest farmers
OF the county OF Kent had been compelled TO
leave their beautiful farms because Of the psstI.
leutlal, swartnv swarms. WHAT were these
wretcucs lit tor Nothing They cooked our
vicrua!s and shampooued ~: bur wno would not
rather that these duties should be performed by
white men The blacks were q worthless, use.
less, thrlltess set OF brImgs-'hey were too IN.
dolent lazy and ignorant 10 work too proud to
be taught, and not only that, It the criminal
calendars OF the country were examined, Il
would be found that they were majority OF
the criminals They were so detestabie that
unless some method We're adopted OF prevent
ing their influx into this country by the under.
ground railroad, the people OF the West would
be Obliged 10 drive them out by open violence.
The bill before the House imposed u capltatIon
tax upon emigTauts from Europe, and the object
OF MS motion was TO levy similar tax upon
blacks who came hIther from the States. He
now moved, seconded by Nr. Patton, that
captatiou tax Of Is. tor adults and IS. I'd. for
children above one year and under fourteen
years ol age, b. levied on persons OF color emf
Grating 10 Canada rom any foreign country
Ought not the Western men 10 be projected
from the rascaitigs and viiI5airs OF the black
wrerchesi he found these men with lIGe, and
TODD aud lodging when they were m need: and
he would be- bound to say that tie black men
Of the county OF Es.eX would speak well OF
him in this res ,ect But he could not admit
them a. being equal 20 white men; and, after
long and close observation OF human nature, ne
had come 20 the conclusion that the black man
was born to and intended Tor slavery. aud that
ne was fl Tor nothing else (NrusatlouJ Hon.
gentleman might try % groIH him dOWu; bUt
he VA, not to be moved by maw.isI sentiment,
and hr vas persuaded that they might As well
try to change thr spots OF the leopard 10
make the black good citizen. He had told
black men So and the lazy rascaIs had shrugged
their shoulders and wished they had never ran
away from tnelr good old massas' III Ken
lucky. Ii there was anything un.GhrIstlan IN
what he had proposed, he could not see Il, and
he feared that lie was not born Christian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
BtL ARE.

Bizarre, formerly the Cumberland estate
of Richard Randolph, and which was unIll
1910, the residence Of John Randolph II
Roanoke, after the death of judith Randolph
and ST. George and Tudor-the sons Of Rich
ard and Judith, passed into the possession q.
the Tucker family, whose founder in NFgI.
MIA was the step-tather Of Richard and John.
But on the death Of Richard who mana.
mitted his slaves, q portion OF the estate was
divided between them, in certain proportions.
and not transferable from their respective
families. This portion is now known a,
Israel Hip and and is situated about ,w'
miles from FarmyiIIe. The number u FREQ
negroes now living there is between twa and
three hundred, and more miserable, aes"-
tute community is not to be found, though
they have and always had the best Of OPpr.
tunties for Improvement. Good as m5l
have been the intention Of the noble g,it O,
freedom Sbich their master gave them hey
have buried the talent catTustcd 10 them,
and are more miserable, dependent and de-
titute than the worst OF slaves, whether white
or black, bond or free. We must howeY.r
make an exception. a few Di the best t
this community have settled ia EaIm'..e
and earn respectable living by their Inla.,
try, and may be considered good citizens.
Part Of the estate on which stood the uaH-
sion house Of Bizarre, which, with the books
and papers Of the Randolph family, wa H.
stroyed by fire in 1913, row belongs to J. Il.
Jackson, esq of FarmviIe. The estate hiss
been otherwise yariOusly divided. Farm
vile stands on chat norton of IL which was 10
Prince Edward. Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
Lady Tanning.

The great success OF Rarey in tanning frac-
,ous horses 10 Eoglsnd, has suggested to a
crafty Yankee, the idea of applying the secret
art to women, especially those who have pro-
missed TO obey, and, OF course. have never dooe
so. He charges $50 lesson. We learn that
Mr.. Prettyman has been invited to visit the
IN C,ropolis. Here are some Of his ccrtif.
Gates NEW 1oRS, Nay :, 1898.
This is to certify that Mr. Paul Pretty
man has succeeded 10 ubtuiug my wife. He
took her when IN her most reckless condition
and 10 one hour she was cooking oeef.steak
With the placidity OF al angel.
JAMES p. HoKSER.
Mr.. Prettyman has full liberty to refer to
me. His art | consider the great desidera-
tuu o, married life He Quoted Mrs. Slmp~
kins, who was always ugly in double harness,
and accomplished wonders. Not q shirt
button has been missed since the date of lis
trial. L. SlArkiNs, Ne"arA' ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
Tn. Increasing Expenses of the Gov
ernment.

The Increasing Expenses of the Tow
ernment.
The enormous increase IN the expenditures
Of the Government, particularly within the
last two years, Is matter that ~, just now,
beginning to attract very general attention.
Poodle cannot understand h0w 1t is that 1t
now requires eighty or one hundred millions
of dollars a wear for the administration VI the
Government. when it has only been few
wears since the ordinary annual expenses did
not exceed fifty millions. They cannot NJ
ders;and why the expenditures now, 10 time
of peace, should 60 beyond the hIures even
Of those years when we were engaged IN ac-
tive war with Mexico. There is something
curious about it, certainly.
When the present administration came IT.
to power, there was surplus OF nearly thirty
millions in the Treasury. No longer than
two years ago, this surplus, together with the
prospect Of its increase was serious cause OF
alarm to our national law.gVers. They were
even afraid that the Government would absorb
so much money that the Treasury would have
al and the people none. Stimulated ~ TINS
fear, q bill was introduced into Congress,
and actually passed by one House, dis
,ributlng the surplus mouey in the Teasury
among the different States, according to their
Federal popplation-and there were found
grave Democratic law makers, who were in
the habit of throwing up their hands IL holy
horror at the idea OF distributing the public
lands among the States, who voted with the
utmost readiness to distribute to the same
benefciaries the public money.
! How it is now2 Instead of a surplus OF
thirty millions, there appears to be in fact, Il
deficiency of thirty five millions. An issue
Of Treasury notes to the amount OF fifteen
millions, and loan Of twenty millions ad-
disional, are among the expedients resor;od
to by the Congress whose session has just
closed to sustain the public burdens, and
maintain the national credit. Thus we have
difference Of sixty five millions Of dollars
/ in the public resources, as between two years
ago and the present time. There is pros
pect that the ordinary expense of the Gov
ernmept for the present year will fall little
short of one hundred millions Of dollars
Truly, Democracy is costly luxury
3 lat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

A letter from Lawrence, Kansas territory,
published in the National lntelligencer, says;
"Tbe Hon. Fred P. Stanton, than whom none
Of the ex- Governors of Kansas is more gener-
sllv respected by the people of the Territory
arrived at Lawrence day before yesterday.
but lett Immediately for Lecompton. lie
will. il is said, if necessary, canvass the Ter
ri,ory against the bnghsb Lecompton bill;
lint i opine the necessity will not arise. The
neople are already prepared to bury 1T 50
deem that it will never hear the resurrection
trump"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
Remains OF MIR. Monroe.

The committe of the Common Council hav-
ing in charge the subject of transferring the
remains of President Monroe to Virginia,
held meeting yesterday. Representatives
from the yirginians in New York, and also
from the Seventh and Eighth regiments, and
the Scott Life Guard were present and OTTER
cd suggestions as to the programme Of ar
,ansements. A number Of Virglnians were
assigned places as pallbcarers on the occa.
sion. Tiers is laudable emulation among
the military organizations mentioned TO o.
tain prominence On the occasion of the re-
moyal of the remains. The Eighth regl-
ment and the Life Guard each desire 70
perform escort duty. We understand that
the National Guard have offered to take NJ
on themselves the entire charge and expense
of the removal. They undertake to charter
a steamer to escort the body, with the iun
complement of the battalion-from eight hun-
dred to a thousand men strong-and TO as
sist at the funeral obsequies at Richmond on
the 5tb proximo. This handsome offer can
not but give the Southerners a higher opln..
ion than they are accustomed to expect Oh
the liberalty and fraternal feeling OF the
people of the North.--N y Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

Mr.. VIM. Carey Jones, in an address to
the American Public" replies to certain state
mepts made by Messrs. +. p. Blair, senior
and junior, concerning the opinions of the
late Col. Benton, with regard to the Admin
istratiou, and public matters. He declares
that the recent publications of the Messrs. +.
p. Blair are plainly enough parts of pre-
concerted plan to take possession for party
and private interests-the abolition party 10
general, and Mr.. +. P. Blair, unior, in par
ticular-of the name and fame of the deceas-
ed statesman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

The National Intelligencer rejoices that
there is at present an absence of much OF the
crimony which has in former times detrac-
ted from the dignity and decorum Of public
controversy-and that reason seems once
more to be asserting it's empire over passion.
And the Union rejoices, in the simultaneous
decline of auti.slavery agitation both in Eng
land and the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

The Basis OF a settlement with china
A letter from China to the New York Post
states that the rlenipotentiaries at Shaugbai
have agreed to make the following demands
unon the Chinese government.
let. The opening of the coast and great
rivers of China to foreign commerce; I'd
The access of foreigners to the interior, un-
der the restriction Of passports; Sd. A reduc'
tion of duties on certain articles OF com
,nerce; 4tb. Residence of an embassy at Pe'
k,u; 9TH. Indemnity--but no territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

According to the last accounts from MExI-
co, that country remains in distracted and
depressed .condition--no events OF impor-
lance, however, having transpired, during the
last three or four weeks. The United States
minister has protested against subjccting
American citizens to the operation OF the
law for forced loan for government pull
nosps
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

The Post Office, at Portsmouth, Virginia
was entered by means Of false keys one DAY
this week, and robbed Of Sl35. No letters
were disturbed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

The Christian Advocate publishes letter
from China containing report Of the death
of the Emperor of China. The letter Is dated
March %. There had been previous reports
NJ the Emperor's illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

10 tie Editor Of tie Aielandrm Ga.ett:
As Mr.. John T. Johnston, in bis letter,
appended to the speech Of the Hon. William
Smith, which is published in tho Gazette Of
the l4th instant, disclaims "whoIiy" tbc cz-
tract from Mr. Morris speech, embraced n
the letter, persons not aware Of the facts
connected with the subject alluded to b NJ"
Morris, might suppose that no "charges %
grave political character" were filed by Nj
John L. Johnston, IN the Treasury Dapar.
ment against the Hon. William Smith. ia
Justice to ALL parties concerned, VIII state
that the Hon. William SDith made an eiiIF
under the late administration, and repeated
efforts under the present administrator
have Mr.. Johnston removed from the olA''
he now holds in the Custom House, becau'9
of his opposition to him for Congress IN con.
sequence Of Mr.. Smiths political course
Before the present Secretary Of the Treasury
would decide whether be would remove W.
Johnston or not upon the charges Ji Tue l.u'
William Smith, he, very properly, gave VI
Johnston an opportunity OF assIghing "'
reasons for his course towards Mr.. SmIu-
and 10 doing so, he made certain char"
of grave political character against III
Smith, " hich he saw, and were doubtless true
or Mr.. Johnston would have been rem"','
from Office for falsehoOG-and the reasons U
assigned for his course must have been '''
isfactory to the Secretary.
The only mistake Mr.. Morris has " MADE. =
in saying that "the member Mr.. SH"'I'
agreed, if be, tMr johnston wouid wiz"
draw them THE charges, that be, Mr' sinful,
would withdraw the demand for bis removal
Mr.. Morris should have said that the Seer.
sary Of the Treasury requested Mr. JOHNSON
through the Collector Of the Port, u WIZ.
draw the charges be did sO; after WIZ
Mr. Smiths Efforts to remove Mr. > 'nn'.s'
ceased Whether the Secretary Of the III.
sury voluntarily requested Mr., John5''"
withdraw his charges against Mr. Smith +.
was requested to do 80, by Mr.. Smith. ~ ''
friends ia unknown to A CITIZEN.
Alexandria, June 18th, lh1o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

" ERI DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE.
i offer Tor sale privately, the FARM
upon winch now reside containing 335 ACRES.
This Farm offers great inducements to the pur.
CHASER from lis locality, being within Z J miles OF
Ml'cnells Station, and / oil the Rapldan, and
thereby brought INTO immediate connection, by
railway, with Richmond and Alexandria. II Is
beautifully situated III one OF the best ueighbor-
hoods in the State. The Improvements are a
g. comfortable D W Ell Ii \ u, with SIX
-. rooms, and all other necessary out-houses,
A more particular description is unnecessary.
as taose wishing TO purchase will examine
for themselves. For further description, APP
ply 20 J. {. GREEN. al Culpeper CT. House, or
the subscriber al MI;cnells Station.
!" N. a. ROBERTSON.
Cnpeper County. my 4-eotf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

DOARD IN THE COUNTRY In
ID scriber living IN a beautiful locally %. y.
Alexandria and Leesburg Turnpike, "Is-' I'LL,
from Alexandria, announces that he can a.''.
mediate with BOARD limited numvr! "' =
sons during the ensuing sumner Al!
ing 10 avail themselves OF this oPPoril"l2 a.
pass the summer at healthy and aSi'T.'-D,. ..
place, at a moderate expense, Will DO "g' q
address the undersigned at Falls Church ,.i =
Fairfax County, Va. JOHN bAhlLh
IL l5-eo3t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
CuLpeper COunty, ~ 4-eOtt

ItARRlAGE FOR SAL E.-Any person
" wishing 10 purchase double seated ROCK
AWAY, at a low price and upon favorable
terms, can do 30 BY calling upon me at my Sta
bic, on Washington street, Alexandria, Va.
ie l5-eO3t' ALEXANDER ARNOLD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

The Uuion replies to Senator Douglas im-
piled charge, that the administration have
pursued policy Of prescription towards him.
self and his friends in Illinois, and to the
severe denunciations which be has visited
upon Special Mail Agent OF the government,
in Illinois, of tbename of Charles Leib. The
Unions article is defensire. 1t makes no
war upon the Senator. BY the way, 1t is
mentioned, by gentlemen from Illinois, that,
in the recent administration convention n
that state, a proposition for union with the
Douglas dem ocrats, lacked but three votes ct
prevailing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

CHAD AND HERRING.-Potomac 80
and Herring, in store, aud Tor sac " en-
GRAY, MILLER ~,
i. corner vi King aud N's' -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19

Gun UMERELLAS-Lad,ss and GENTS
- silk and Bingham sun Umbrellas, Co,ored
Iarlious, White Nett, Cause Flannel, OEgandy
Lawns. SILK and Cause Vests dotted Swiss Mus
Inns, SwIss Cambria, Thread. and Naicipnnes Eds.
lngs; % pieces White Gotten Fringes; also. dal
Iy expected, large assortment Of Black and
coIored silk Fringes
ie - TAYLOR Il HUTCHINSON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-19
TAYLOR Il HUTCHINSON.

( OD LIVER OIL JELLEY, prepared from
" the pure Norway Cod Liver Oll.-Tne
Jeihiylng ei Cod Liver OIL enables the most
delicate stomach 10 receive and retain tins
great remedy. Dose-One teaspoonlu (beiug
equal 10 tablespoonful OF the ordinary OLD
10 be taken three times day. For sale by
PEEL, STEVENS Il Co.
le 10 cor. OF King and Alfred SIS