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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
a Decided GuIniOii.

Rev. George f. Fisher, recently dismiss
ed" says the Bostn Transcript 'by cnun-
Gil. from the pastorate Of the Congregational
Church, at North Amherst, preached fare
we'll sermon on the lOih instant, IN winch he
expressed his opinion with perfect freedom
OF the opposition which had procured has
dsmisei0n The tone with which tie rev
erend gentleman came down upon his cue
mics, may be Judged from thls sentence Of
his sermon, winch is ali alive with the same
vigorous style Of speech:
"lt was 40 opposition conceived in sin,
brought forth in iniqurty, increased by Igno'
rance, ted by envy, lostered by jealousy, pro
NOTED by pride, famed by disappointed am
btion, continued hy malice. encouraged by
tmiiity. strengthened by the unexpected
yielding of good men, p"rpetnated IN sub,
Dornness, ani triumphant in Seit-"l!l aud
wickrdness."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
Prevention Of prtt,us In smaII-PoI.

Mr. Startin, the senior surgeon to the Huf-
ney Hospital for dieeases Of the skln, ha'
communicated to the Medical Times very
important plan, which he has adopted during
the last fourteen years, for preventing plttIng
in smallpox. and, and which. be -tites, has
always proved successful. The plan consists
IN applying the acetum canthardas, or any
vesicating fluid by means Of camel hair
brush, to the apex of each spot or pustue OF
the disease on all the exposed surface Of the
body, until blirtering is evident By the white
ness OF the skin in the parts subjected to the
application, when the fluid producing 1t Il
t. be washed of with water or thin arrow
root Cruel Tue pain after using the appIIca
ton of the re5ica,ing fluid is very sIish' and
transient
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
Dest IN of An Aged Citizen.

We enter upon our obituary record to-
day, the pame of Abel Leweling, esq, who
departed this life yesterday morning, at the
age of IS years. He was born on the little
farm which be occupied at the time Of his
death, which was also the place of birth Of
his father, and upon which both spent the
long periods OF their lives, in wholesome toll
and healthful enjoyment of the good things
of this life The subject of this notice was
blest with an excellent constitution, cheer
ful temperament, and habits Of industry; and
until a short time before his death rode on
horseback daily. ard occupied himself with
the superin.endence Of his farm with sur
prisine energy for man of his years; and it
we'll repaid his industry and attention, in bis
it's lucrative prodn ctions Of horticulture and
tho dairy. from which he was enabled to
realize a respe ctsble ccmpetence.-No,tok
TTerUI9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
Our Federal Relations.
From the Richmond Enquirer.

From the fChWond enquirer
Under this head, the Governor, in one OF
his MESA ges to the General Assembly No.
8 on miscellaneous subjects, p. l6l. briefly
refers to letter address, ed by himself TO Ger
tain of the State Executives" If replies
were received, as we may presume they have
not been, so far as know, communicated or
called for, it is to be hoped that the entire
correspondence, and every step taken or pro-
nosed by this conclave Of Governors, will be
laid before the public. Governor Wise, doubt
loss will not hesitate to avow, what he has
m, besitsted to do; nor will our representa-
t;yes. trust, consent to remain themselves,
~ ksep their constituents ignorant, OF an
of;cial negotiation, set on foot by the Gov
ernor without consulting them, whose oo'
iec,s, be tells us, were ITO defend the rights
and I;berties of the State of Virginia. to pro-
tect her people. and to save the Union"
Secrecy or silence, in relation to any part
of such negotiation, would. indeed, make q
preoeden, dangerous in the extreme; one not
to be tolerated by free people. Let 1t pass
and some morning-far distant, trust-'tne
masses" may be reused by the joyful pro.
clamation. that certain State Executives
being unable to save the Union. have. never
tbeless, secured the liberties Of the people
and the Governor OF Virginia. by coup
d'etat. kindly undertaken the arduous office,
and assumed the title of Protector of the
Commonwealth. OSE OF THE PropH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
Tns Nor folk Epidemic In 1885

The whole amount OF cash contributions
from al sources was 1851, 237.52. OF this
amount Maine contributed upwards Of 81.
600; Massachusetts $40, 600; New York S35,-
500; Pennsylvania $4,000; District OF CJlum-
bia $ll,5O0; Virginia $4,000; North Carroll
da s. 100. &c Maryland contributed direct
to the Howard Association only 50 $40 10
money; but there was received III Baltimore,
from other States, $4,000, which was ex-
pended for supplies on account OF the suffer
ing population of Norfolk. The treasurer es-
Inmates the total amount from Maryland 10
cash, supplies, medical assistance, &c, at
SIC, 800.
The report says there are no means of AS
certsining the exact number OF cases OF yell
low fever, but estimate them at eight to ten
thousand, or nearly the entire remaining
population. The NUN Der o. deaths was about
TWO thousand, or nearly oue-fourth of all at
tackled. Considering that halt the popula-
ton we're blacks, and tina; tut few Of them
died. it is probable that one third of the whites
who were attacked died.
SiIty-nine destitute orphans thirty three
girls aud thirty-six boys we're provided for
by this noble Institution: States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
" liiio wash.

We shall charge nothing for the following
useful recipe. The are many out houses and
fences about the city aud vicinity that would
lie vastly improved by q coat of good white
wash well put on The trouble and expense
are but trihlng:-
lake a barrel and Stake a bushel Of fresh
burnt lime III it, by covering the lime with
boiling water. After it is slaked add cold
water enough to bring it TO the cOnslstence Of
good whitewash. Then dissolve in water and
add one pond Of white vitriol (sulpuate Of
zinc and one quart Of fine salt. To give the
white wash n cream color, add one half pound
Of yellow ochrs, in powder. To give it iawn
color, add one fourt OF a pouni OF Indian
red. To make a handsome gray stone color,
add one hatf pound French blue. and one
fourth pound Of Indian red. A drab will be
made by adding enc half pound OF burnt seq
ia, ADD one fourth FOUND of Veuitan red
For brick or stone instead OF one busbel Of
lime, use half bu-hel of lime and bali
bushel of by drsulic cement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The New Market shenandoah County,
Spirit of Democracy says, that 'it is propos-
cd to circulate petitions in the various por-
tions of Shenandoah county. praying the
Legislature to grant the charter to the Win
chester and Potomac Company to extend
th cir road to Strasburg." We mention this,
to show that efforts are still making to &C
complish what we believe would do Winches-
ter no real good, and would probably be ex-
tremely detrimental to the best interests OF
the whole State, as well as prejudicai to the
Or osperity of Alexandria. But, adds the
Spirit, "in consequence of the high rates of
the Manassas Gap Road, some OF our far
N srs have preferred to haul their flour to
Winchester to sending it over the Manassas
road, and merchants in different sections
Of the Valley have had their goods brought
via Winchester" We doubt not but that this
will receive the attention of the Manassas
Company-though it is impossible to salts
fy every body about railroad fares and
freigbts. 1t is the interest Of the Manassas
Company to make their charges as reasonable
as possible, and they will act upon that prin-
ciple. They can have no disposition to do
otherwise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
Exciting News from Mexico.

New ORLEANS, JAN. Boy the Ten
ncssee the Prcayuue is in receipt OF private
advices from the city Of Mexico TO the 18th,
being two weeks later than previously re-
ceiyed. These advices announce the bom-
bardment Of the capital by the opponents OF
COmoniort, and desperate conflict which
continued for several days, resulting IN the
loss OF over one hundred lives, and the
woundipg of large number more. The
per-on- who we're in possession ct the citadel
and the converts of San DImiugn and San
Augustine were the partisaus OF Santa Anna,
whose recall To the Presidency was loudly
demanded. Ga the l1ta, the day previous II
the salllng Of the steamer truce Tor twenty
four hours between the opposing Iorce- wa
agreed to. AT the last moment, previous
L. tho arrival Of the Tennessee, intelligence
was received that the coalition were marching
upon the city, and that civil war had iaifiy
begun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
HymepeaI Nomenclature.

The following marriage notice was banded
to the Lexington Gazette for publication by
q gentleman who takes bis verscity that the
uames as given are the bona .fde names Of
the parties:
married, on Thursday last, January l4th,
BY Rev. W. I. Sutton, Mr.. Ollie De Mar
GUS Gilbert Motier De La Fayette O'Bryan,
aud Miss Annie Ardelis Amanda Almelia
Rosauns MalViua Jane Fit4-Ellen Newbell
both of Bath county, Virginia"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
Rad Aecitlsut.

Last evening about eight o'clock, whilst
daughter Of Thomas II. O'bourn, esq. aged
about eight or ten years, and servant glri
oil DR.. Osbouru, OF Marlboro, Md, about toe
same aye, we're playing 10 ROOM up stairs,
their clothes took ire from the lamp, and they
ran down stairs 10 their fright, where the
flames we're extingusDed, but not until both
children had been severely burned The in-
isut daughter Of the Doctor, soout fifteen
IA pntbS old. was HlsO slightly burned--but
net at all seriously. Fortunately, the Doctor
was in the house al the time TO render all
proper assislancs- Planters 4drocuEe
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The Washington Union. on behalf OF the
administration, is taking holder and more
decided ground than heretofore, in reference
to the dissentients 10 the Democratic party
from the policy of the President. both with
regard to Kansas and Utah. Itdeclaree that
no true Democrat will row hesitate to stand
BY the President--and that the admission of
Kansas into the Union, aud the settlement OF
the slavery question, rests with the Demo
cratic party The tone and temper Of the
article to which we refer give pausibility to
the reports from Washington, that the Pres
ident is beginning to lose temper and pa
thence at the opposition shown towards him
by portion of the party which elevated him
to power, and at the obstacles they throw IN
the path Of his administration of the gov
ernment. In truth, he has some reason to
complain on that score--for, it may be said,
that in the South, at least, the opposition to
the measures of the Administration has been
much more constant and warm from the
Democratic party, than from any other quar-
ter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

Advices to December 9Th have been receiv-
ed from the Darien exploring party, which
sailed in October last under Lieut. Craven.
The actual work Of the survey was con :
menced on December I'd, and by the 5th
all was in readiness to ascend the Atrato,
the vessel meanwhile remaining in charge
of one of the officers. who is to prosecute
the photographic portion of the survey
Lieut.. Craven had previously measured base
line one mile in length, from which ne will
run a series of triangles. together with line
of dwellings,, to the Pacific side. which have
probably been already completed. The whole
work, though intended by Government to
employ large party during several months
at q considerable expense, could, it Is sup
posed, be performed by an ordinary rail-
road surveying party in few weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The Washington Union says:-"Congress
has been well-nigh two months in session;
and. except to pass some joint resolutions IN
regard to the pay Of members before the
Christmas holidays, in company with the bill
% authorize an issue Of treasury notes, we
believe no positive measure of legislation b, has
bsen enacted, nor any definite line of policy
indicated by tina, body on any subject lime
il rapidly flying and the exigencles oil the
,ountry are pressing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
The officers and biologists who come fro

The officers and biologists who come from
Arizona, all report very greatmineral wealth.
One of tho companies. working mines there,
roports in it's returns yield of Sl25 day
to each hand employed. from the richest
mine. at daily EXPENSE Of ffty-si1 and a
half cents a hand. The yield from the poor
sst nine is 500 a day; expense, ff'y-fve cents
a hand. The section of the Arizona bill re-
lstinp to the mineral lands has been struck
ont by the committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The Adriatc, on her homeward trip,
brought the English pilot through to New
York. having been unable 10 transfer bin.
He was to return in the Baltic, the company
having to pay all his expenses, and second
officers wages, with the right to pilot the
.hip into Liverpool. and bring her out again.
His brother pilots, having taking him in
tow while sojourning in New York, boarded
him at the Pacific Hotel, and on New Years
day nut him behind ten horses, to make calisi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The Charlottesville Jetfersonian learns that
the President and Directors of the Central
Railroad are disposed to stop the running OF
the trains on Sunday, if the people along the
line of their road desire it. A petition is
circulating with that object in view.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

Within the last two years the Executive OF
Maryland as appears upon the records in the
Executive Department, has granted pardons
to eighty-four persons, who bad been regu-
larly tried and found guilty of some of the
worst crimes known to the laws--murder, ar
son, rape, &c, &c. The criminal law under
such practice hos become farce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The commerce of New Orleans, this season.
i. said to be in Hourishing condition. The
port 10 crowded with vessels. and immense
amounts of produce from the Mississippi val
Icy are pouring in for shipment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

E.J. McLaue, esq. magistrate at Browns
vile. Texas, has been shot dead at that place
BY a Mexican, and the latter was immediate
ly hung by the enraged citizens. The New
Orleaue Picayune obtained the facts from an
officer of the steamer Gen. Rusk who says 1t
occurred on the 18th inst. MIR. McLane was
lawyer by profession. and native OF mary,
land, where be has numerous relatives anu
friands
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

Crowds of people from all quarters of the
state are preparing to 60 to Richmond, on
the 22d of February: and already the rail.
road and steamboat lines are arranging tor
extra trips. cheap fare, round trip tickets &C.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

A man named Thomas Lathrop, the
leader of gang of counterfeiters at Kendall
vile, Indiana, was recently suspended to
tree three times by the Infatuated populace,
After the last suspension, he confessed his
connection with the gang.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

In the contested-e election case from Ohio the
House of Representatives, has refused to allow
further time to the incumbent, Hon. Lewis
D. Campbell, to take testimony. On motion,
Mr.. Vallapdingham was permitted to occupy
seat on the floor during the tendency OF
his case, and to speak upon its merits W hen
the matter shall come up for consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The constitution of Kansas will probably
reach Washington by the close Of this week,
and be presented to Congress early next week
The messenger bearing it passed through
Boonville on Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

In the Senate, on Wednesday, the army bill
was taken up as unfinished business, upon
which a debate ensued upon the proposed in
crease of the military force and the circum-
stances requiring such increase. Mr.. OWNS
substitute, adding FIVE regiments to the mill
tary establishment, was lost by vote of to
SO. A disposition prevails to press the bill
to a vote without unnecessary delay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
Later from Europe.

New YosK, Jan. 27.-The steamship Kan.
CARGO, from Liverpool 18th, ha, arrived OF
this port
The cotton market at Liverpool, for the
three days preceding the steamers sailing
showed sales of II, 600 bales, including 400
on speculation and 400 for export. Prices
were generally unchanged, market closing
quiet but STEADY. The Circular Of Richard
son, Spence Il Co., OF Liverpool, reports MD
ding qualities OF cotton, in some cases, I-lGd.
lower; Manchester unfavorable, there being
little inquiry for manufacturers.
The money market was slightly easier;
consols 943G9i!.
Flour wa< dull at 6 decline; Western Ca
nal %. "a 245,; BaItimore and Pnilade!phIa
q. (d24, 6i; Ono 2ji. What dull and
81 (G3i. decline; red u (G6,. Cd, white IS.
ais. o.; and S. for choice Corn dull and
generally unchanged. mlxei yellow 32+. 6i
(a32s. 81 old white 31s (13S., ne" Jos
Is, eff quiet Pork dull. Bacon firm.
The British ship Sappho had captured q
SLAYER of a thousand tons IN the west coast
of Africa The SLAYER ran ashore TO prevent
capture, after throwing overheard eight bun-
dred negroes The crew escaped ashore IN
boats. One-halt of the negroes were drown
Ell. Four hundred more we're found Oh
board the vessel, which was subsequently
burnt to the waters edge.
The launch of the Leviathan was daily
progressing and it was anticipated would be
comrlct d in "A fcw more days.
Sir Colin Can pbcll had evacuated Luck
now, but Cen Outram ettIl remains nj Al
lumbar with strong division. ten. Wynd-
ham after defeating the GwaiIor contingent,
was taken by surprise, and his camp de-
s,royed, as before stated. The Gwallnr
mutineers were su bscqueutly beaten by Sir
Colin Campbell, and again by Gen. Grant,
with the loss OF all their guns, stores, &c.-
The Dude insurgents were pushing south
ward. All was quiet in the Punjaub.
The English feet had gone up Canton RI
yer to attack the city, which was reported to
be mined Lord Elsin had gone to Macao.
The tea trade at Shanghai was quiet at the
last advices.
The news from France is unimportant.
a despatch from Madrid says the Spanish
Cortes had opened and that the Queens
speech ailud d IN indefinite terms 10 the An
sio-French mediation IN the Mexican quarrel
Ali Pncha succeeds R"dschId Pacna as
Grand NIzler. IL is reported that The Rus
slams had ceased to Interfere with the navIga-
ton on the Circasslun coast.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

There is something refreshing in tho an
pouncement that at Hartford. Connecticut, a
plentiful crop of ice is about to be scared,
it being six or seven inches thick at that
pOint
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

Rev. John Leatherberry, of Baltimore An
nusl Conference, died short time since. at
Galesville, in Anne Arundel County, Md
after u brief illness. lie was highly respect
ed as Christian and gentleman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The ladies OF Northampton, Massachusetts,
have adopted a method Of improving their
complexion much more naturally than by
cosmetics They have taken to skating, and
the enjoyment is deemed by them more per-
feet than that OF the ballroom OF the theatre.
Health and vigor are the happy results.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The dominant party of the Maryland leg
islature has nominated in caucus, DR.. Dennis
Claude for State treasurer, aud Lemuel Jones,
of Howard county, for keeper of the records.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The Washington Union contends that the
recent "crisis" in the commercial world, was,
after all, brought about by mere fight-s
panic, commenced in this country. which
few weeks has served to remove, and which
few months will prove to have been either
cowardics or gross ignorance Of our real con
I:k.oo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

Green peas and new potatoes are alum
dant in the vicinity of New Orleans. On
some plantations the orange trees are putting
forth their blossoms, and in others are yield
ing an abundance of fruit. The P!cayune
acknowledges the receipt of mess of ripe
strawberries grown in the open air, without
the aid of glass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

DlCTURE FRAMES P. CLARKE is
i prepared 10 furnish al MS Store, No l5s,
King street, all kinds OF Looking Glass Por'
traits, and Picture Frames, and Room Mould
lngs, kc., at the shortest notice ard as 10" d.
they can be bought III any oi the Northern
cities ian ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

Two fine photographs have been sent from
Rome by Chapman, the painter, of Craw-
ford's beautiful Statue of George Mason, mod
delled and finished in plaster for one Of the
circular pedestals around the Virginia Wash
iugton Monument. Mason's right hand firm
" grasps pen, while in his left he holds the
Virginia Bill of rights" which has immor
talized his name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

Those WHO mngle most in business circles
in New York. state that commercial interests
wear more cheerful aspect, aud that con-
6ieuce is reviving. The monetary crisis
both here and in Europe is considered as
having spent it's force. 1t is mentioned as
somewhat remarkable that the Celtic popu-
iation of Ireland and France have almost
entirely escaped the blghtlng effects OF the
panic, being less venturesome and less grasp
iug than the Angio-Suxon race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TEI-WEEKLY By
EDGAR SNOXDEN,
ALEXANDRIA,:

FRIDAY MORNING, JANUARY 20, 1855.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29

The Savannah Georgian Of the 2lSt inst,
says:--"We regret to learn that the watch
aud jewelry store Of MIR. James Miller, in
Milledgevillc, was broken into on Monday
night by burglars. They, by means Of false
keys and other implements, nearly became
masters of all Mr.. Miller's stock, as well as
the money in his safe. They carried off pro
perry in gold and silver, mon"v. watches,
jewelrv, Sc, to the amount Of $4,000. n
clue had been found as t, the thieves when
our informant left"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-29
10 the Senate on Wednesday, Mr.. Wade

10 the Senate on Wednesday, Mr.. Wade
presented the resolutions lately adopted by
the Legislature of Ohio, expressing conf
denoe in President Buchanan, but protest
ing against the admission Of Kansas under
the Lecompton Constitution. These resolu-
tons Mr.. Wade thought unequal to the
occasion which called them forth, and
unworthy Of the people of Ohio, who we're
not in the habit of praisng the tyrant while
complaining of his tyranny. lie believed
that the great mass Of the citizens OF that
Safe were not only opposed to the Lecompton
Constitu,ior, but TO al who were seeking to
hasten that odious Instrument on the necks
Of reluctant people" MIR. Wade is Of
the Black Republican school. MIR. Pug Of
Ohio, VINO presented the resolutions, stated
that he would speak upon them when the
question of admitting Kansas into the Union
SHOULD come practically before the Senate.