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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04
NJ UslIutt Ocs.

The Scientific American describes the origin
uf these annoying insects as follows:
These pests Of summer proceed from GHt-
mdicuieS, commOnl y termed ;he "wigglt-taiis.'
Ii bowl of water Is placed 10 the summer :
sun for few days, q number ot"wiyg te-talIo"
will be visible and will continue t. roo; 10
~. until they reach three. xteenth' .-,ch
ia length, remaining longer On the surface a.
they approach maturity, as if seemlt 3 to live
on the influence derived from the TWO ele-
ments of air and water: irally they will
specific gravity sink to the bottom; few
hours only will elapse when short, black
iurzs or hair will grow out on every side VI
each, and it assumes the form OF a'mlnute
caterpillar It. specific gravity being thus
counteracted, it is waited to the side OF the
bowl By the slightest breath OF air. Ia a
sort time fly will be hatcned and escape,
leaving lie tiny house on the surface Of the
water. Any one who bias bad a clstern IN
the ward has doubtless observed the same
effect every summer, although he may be
ignorant OF the beautiful and simple process
OF development. II pitcher OF clstern or
other water is placed 10 q close room over
night, from which all mosquitoes have been
excluded, enough mosquitoes will breed from
II during the night to give any amount OF
trouble. The necessity Ct keeping yards
aud the surface OF the ground near houses
entirely tree from stagnant water, IN order
to diminish the number Of these night
birds" is evident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04
An Exciting Incident.

On Thursday last colored woman, servant
10 the family of II. G. Davis, Esq, of Pied
mont, (Va) who bad recently come into the
family and of whose character and DISPOSE
ton the family knew but little, took one Of
Mr.. Dlvis's children, in the fore part of the
day, out for little walk in the woods. Not
making her appearance at noon, some ankle
ty was felt by the family for their return, and
search was made. but nothing could be seen
or heard of their whereabouts. The parents,
"a time wore away were nearly distracted. At
about four o'clock the excitement had spread
throughout the vicinity, and every body that
could possibly 60 we're out in search. The
Cum berland Civilian says that the excite
ment was intense, but that, to the great Joy
of every body, just before night the lost was
found near the Hampshire mines. AT the
time Of the discovery the faithful black bad
the child affectiouatey in her arms, and was
,ehemently crying aud bemoaniog 10 heart
rending sobs She had sat down, weary and
frighte ned, and was almost ready to give up
in despair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

1t is gratifying fact, that the public Jour
nails Of all parties in Virginia "nq"altfedy
condemn the late movements in Alabama,
&c., 10 reference to the formation of South
ern Leagues" looking upon the scheme as q
DIsuNIoS project, not justified by the times,
or the circumstances OF the country, and only
calculated to work mischief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The official statement prepared by the
Clerk of the House Of Representatives, un-
er an act of Coperess) of the Appropria,
tons for the support and the Expenses of the
Government, has been published in the Ma
tional Intelligencer. Unpublished last week
an abstract of this statement, which, in the
main, we believe, was accurate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04
A Washington letter says: THE fact b.

A Washington letter says: The fact be-
ing pretty we'll establs he'd that both Messrs.
Henry WykoH and Francis j. Grund are en-
ployed abroad in the secret service OF the
Government fact which reflects no credit
upon the country, or those from whom they
received their authority--it has been deemed
necessary BY the friends of Mr. Cass to de-
clare that be had no part in their selection
or appointment, but that they were sent
abroad without his concurrence, and against
bis advice"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

Colonel Blouut his wife and daughter, sail
ed from New York in Saturdays steamer for
Savannah, on their way to Mobile. The ru-
NOR that Miss Blount had disappeared again
was without foundation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The New York City Inspector reports 69S
deaths in the city during the past week, an
increase of ninety-one as compared with the
mortality of the week previous, IL more
than ives recorded in the corresponding week
Of last year, and Is less than occurred during
the corresponding period Of 1856. OF the
total number of deaths last week 52y were of
ten years of age and under
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The Union argues from the events ne6 ia
king place on the Pacific coast, the absolute
necessity on our part Of "opening highways
across the continent" especially 10 view Of
keeping the Indian tribes from being a
source of uneasiness and mischief. The Pa
cific railroad will now be pressed more Wig
orously than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The expedition to Paraguay is now attrac,
ting much attention. Com. Page will have
an adequate force to enable him to back his
demands upon Lopez, with something more
potent than words. Opinions are various as
to the position which Lopez will take, when
the American squadron ascends the river,
and is ranged before bis forts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The Rev. Nicholas J. Watkins, we'll
known and highly esteemed local preacher
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, died at
his residence in Baltimore, on Sunday even
ing, after a brief illness, at an advanced age.
The deceased was formerly a resident of An-
napois and for over fifty years minister
Of the NJ. E. Church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The Atlantic Telegraph squadron is again
fairly on its way. The ships left Queenstown
about daybreak on the 18th of July, and on
the same morning the Niagara was seen of
Cape Clear, and the Agamemnon off klnsale
a short distance astern. Ii would be impOs-
sible to predict the result Of the present at
tempt to lay the cable, but it is certain, that
but few, if any, have sanguine hopes Of sue
cess.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

Hon. A. G. jenkins, the youngest MEM
Der CT the Virginia delegation in Congress,
was recently married in St. Louis, to Miss
j enuie S, the only child of the Hon. Judge
Bowling, Of ST. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

At an early hour on Sunday morning, a
rear wal CT the brick building occupied BY
David Walsh, on Franklin street, in Rich
moud, nearly opposite Metropolitan Hall,
tuublsd to the ground with crash, creating
great CONSERVATION in the family, and caus-
ing sudden removal Of beds and bedding
to less exposed parts of the house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

A man was lately lost in Corn field, near
Norfolk, and could not find his way out, tor
q considerable time. This is mentioned to
show thay have large cornfslds and large
gro with, about Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The Ohio Democratic Convention has
passed resolution refusing to recognise the
'Lecom pton" issue as test of party fidelity,
and opposing the admission of any new State
hereafter, unless it shall have population
equal to the ratio for Representative in
Congress, and it's constitution shall have been
submitted to and approved by vote OF the
people. Mr.. Douglas and Gov. Wise will
see by this, that the Democracy Of Ohio do
mt renudiatn them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The New York Express says that at last
the business stsen4tion is giving way to an
increased activity aud animation. The lead
ing thoroughfares are assuming the busting
snpesrsnce usually apparent not before the
end of August. Heavy importations Of for
eign goods are coming in.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

Charters for fourteen city passenger rail-
roads in Philadelphia, have been granted by
the Pennsylvania Legislature. OF these
three are 10 successful operation, and others
are or soon will be in course Of construction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

1t will be seen by an Advertisement in
the Gazette, that the Capon Springs proper
ty, is to be sold on the Dist Of August. The
celebrity that these springs have gained
should make them attractive and render the
property very valuable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

John W. Walcott, who was the hero Of
the tariff corruption Committee Of the late
session Of Congress, has been sued by the
creditors of Lawrence, Stone n Co., for the
recovery of the $4,000 which he received
from that firm for the purpose Of Influencing
the passage of the tariff Of 1857. and which,
az is well ascertained, he kept 10 his pocket.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The Paris Steele says that woman resld-
ing in the Rue Rochefoucault was bitten q
few weeks since in the back Of the neck by
one Of those large flies which feed on decayed
meat at this season Of tie year, and died IN
few days afterwards, suffering severely,
and in spite Of the best medical attendance.
1t is supposed tbs the fly must have eaten
carrion Immediately before wounding the
woman, and that the virus which it intro
duced into the wound quickly spread through
the system.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

Mr.. John F. Sti,b, known to many as
i3vial wag, died in Richmond, last week,
alter a brief period of sickness. John bad
many friends and no enemies, and devoted
family bitterly lament his demise. Mr.. Ed
win G. Crump, another citizen Of Richmond,
also died Yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

In New York ou Sunday, about one O'CLOCK
a murder was committed in the 9Th ward, the
murderers being gang Of Dead Rabbits" "
and the victim Cornelius Rady, man near
ly sixty years of age
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

Sir Fitzroy Kelly, British Attorney Gene
raj, aged 81, has just scandallzed the fash
ionabe world Of England, by avowing his
marriage some time ago with bis dairy maid
The fact has been concealed until further
coDcealment was impossible, the lady having
presented him with son aud heir, to the In-
tense disgust Of his only child BY bis first
marriages. dsughter-who is herself mar.
red, and has family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

John S. Moore, a second-cass clerk in the
Quartermaster's Bureau, in the War Depart
ment, died On Saturday, at the residence Of
bis father, the Rev. MIR. Moore, Georgetown,
after a severe illness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The proprietor of the Brentsville Journal
has disposed of that paper to MIR. W. K.
Murrell, who has enlarged and otherwise i'm
pr owed it, and changed the name to Prince
William Democrat, the first number of which
we have received. We wish the Democrat
SUCCESS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

A bloody fight occurred at barbecue in
Madison county. Ky, On Monday last, in
which three men were killed: two of them
named Jones, and two named Mullen were
mor,ally wounded, by one Halsey and his
two sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

There were 10 American sea.gOing vessels
reported as totally lost during the past
month, and one missing vessel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The Lynchburg Virginiau finds in some OF
it's exchanges. the following significant para
graph from the Cincinnati Enquirer, the edi-
tor OF which paper is Postmaster at that city,
and a Democrat of the first water:-"Ibe re-
mark is threadbare that the Democratic party
is 10 favor of extending negro slavery. The
men who repeat it know they are guilty OF
unqualified SANDER. The Democracy have
been in pow er almost from the foundation IF
the Government, and every intelligent man
knows there would not be single foot OF Tree
territory in the Union to-day, but for the Ia
tors of the Democratic party. The Demo
Gratis should everywhere nail the obsolete
charge cf their enemies, that they are in ia
vor Of extending slavery, to toe counter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

Judge Duer, of New York, is now lying
dangerously i'll, from the fracture of one Of
his LEGS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04
Lord. how delightful It's 10 see
4 whole assembly worship thee :

After an eloquent discourse by the Rev. DR..
button, of CharIestown, from P-alm XXXyH.,
2-"Thc Lord lovcth the gates oil Zran more
than all the dwellings, Of Jacob"-the dedi-
cation address and Invocation, sClemnly Civ.
ing over the edtice to the service of the tri-
une God, were pronounced by the pastor, MIR.
Pugh.
The exercises were resumed after recess,
and continued ON the following day, Sunday,
an undated interest being kept up to the
last. 10 ourselves, but one regret was fur
nished, in the absence Of our valued friend
and old correspondent, the S9v. I. b Blch,
whom We had hoped 10 meet, knowing him
to have been for very many years the staunch
champion of the Presbyterian Church 10 the
woods OF Greenwich lie was detained, We
understand, at Washington.
The cost of the Church and contemplated
church. yard, are estimated at about IS 600 ;
against which there had been previously sub
scrlbsd 81 800, and the subscriptions on the
day of dedication amounting to something
over 800, the sum yet to be raised TO free
the Church from debt, is only SiUO, which
we doubt not will be contributed during the
coming year.
We are requested to say, as already intlma-
ted, the doors of the Church are to be opened
for divine worship every Sabbath day, at |
o'clock, on and after Sunday, the 10Th int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

The 4;h of July was handsomely celebra'
ted at the residence Of Gov. Wright, the
American minister at Berlin, Prussia and
am org those who participated in it was the
venerable Baron Humboldt. lie came from
Potsdam at the special request of Gov.
Wright, and made very interesting speech
to the assemblage present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04
How a NJ or mon fuifiis the Golden Hnle'
Said Heber Kim ball-who is next 10 pow

Said Heber Kimball-who is next 10 pow
er to Brigham Youpg-"I love my friends,
and don't love my enemies; but | follow
the Scripture rule, and pray for them
This was said in the presence OF DR.. Forney,
the new Superintendent Of Iodian Affairs.
who com plimeuted Heller upon bis christian
spirit, telling him be was happy to hear that
he prayed for his enemies. Imagine the hor-
ror of the good Doctor big Medicine, the
Indiaos call him. when usber added-"les,
/ pray that they may all go TO heW The Bi.
bic says if man smites you on one cheek,
turn to him the other also. We'll, I'll turn
the other cheek, but if man smites that, let
him look for ID Of lick himself
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

Harvesting is going on actively in France,
and heavy fall in breadstuffs was anticIpa,
ted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04
Feeling Waters.

This is bad practice, and one tbst ~
hotel proprietor should discourage. tg'
rich men, who can afford u .quauie' n
40 undue advantage. Ii Is presumed q
in all first class hotels the walters are %
paid by the proprietors ortbeir scr7ic.' q
they ought to do all in their power , =.
mote the comfort Of the guest VII.
douceur. It's sort of bribery that ls.r
the party accepting it, and Is a tax W .
guest which the servant has ~ riGAi !. I.
pose.
TEMALE COLLEGIATE lN>II..
Il BUCKINGHAM VA-lhe Fd.. Nr,'l0a
Institution will open on the ZZd u Np.H.'
Faculty
Rev. JNO. c. BLACKW WELL, 4. VI p. b.
and Prot OF Natural Science AMI E'..'
J. J. POTTS, A. VI Prot OF M4tarue.r- q.
Ancient Languages.
ARNAUD PREOT, Prot. OF Moderl D..
yes and Music.
MRs. f. A. PREoT, Assistant in Foa.
Music
Miss S. A. COBB, Instructress in Omar.
DIduCuts dlI. hSrlnNdlN III 'lhst'r
-, Assistant ~ Music
TENS per Session, Drc ~ .1.rU.'
Board, including iuel, lights, and wa,n.DsI
English Branches ...................
Latin or Greek. or bOth..............
Modern Languages each. ............
Music on Piano or Guitar .....".....
Use OF Plano. ............. ......s...'
Vocal Music, no charge
Drawing, different kinds OF Painting .
ierent kinds OF Needle Work, a'a.ua Gag
Among the many advantage 'ar ..'
affords 10 young Ladies wIsning 70 o1''hs
rough education, may be mentioned '.-.
two OF the Professors aud Their iam."
also, all the Assistants. reside U 'a. .
and eat al the same table with ~ '".i
This arrangement enables rnr >'u.,i'
tain aid IN their studies wh"l''ri hr'
secures proper attention 70 their nance
fort, and well beng
In order TO facilitate the comm Wra''
the Institute, arrangements AZ COMM
which will be made known a sooH d. ..
ted. For further information. ddiir', {
JOHN c. BLACH"E-. /
aug 4-eo3m Grave I.
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SAIL /
n valuable FARM OF the late 1. '. -. L
tero, deceased, in CuIpeper county. = Il
for sale privately, until the -. day
when, If not sold before, II vi. D' O"
sale OF the premises, 10 the h1ga'''
This Farm is on the Raprdan n'r..
the Rapidan Station, Orange ai' '''
Railroad, the Station being only r."
yards from the dwelling house did .r..
contains SIX HUNDRED AM -
ACRES, is highly productive ..''
beautiful country. and surrounded b. s'.I, /
IsA slrable neighborhood. u o. ,'
.G.:1 ARE convenient and IN gooi irpA.
Terms accommodating Any I'o'"'
relation to the FARM may be aa' .:
ton to the subscriber, or 10 'ar ,,''1u"..
sons Robert A. Mayo, csc w. !
Richmond; DR.. A. TaIIaleuo Z. ~.
House, or DR.. H. u. Ta.IaleHo U.Irts.
House Law. h IAAL'.''
Rspidan Station, CuiPePer co. j
sn nnn FRUIT TREES ron n.
OU.UUUAT THE 6 R i;l,., ~
NURSERIES, situated on ne . ~ g.,
Leesburg Turnpike, near Falls 'A1' .,, W
County, Va. all orders tor A.rS1',,..'' '.,,z>
ington, and Georgetown, VIII Os S..,, II
Printed catalogues sent 10 a.. WV
NJ All communications adifss'e' rsrr:
T. B. MUNS0N faIL' = ,'gr &
nov l3-eett faI'''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

An accomplished aud beautiful young
Eoylishwumau-Mis F.. Southall-hss fall
en- in love with and recently married Juan
Fernandez, a celebrated bull fighter at Mad
rid. The strength and agility of the Span
lard may be imagined from the fact that be
frequently tired out the tiercest bull by vault
ing on its back, and remained so firmly fixed
that the Infatuated animal, finding every et-
fort to dislodge him in vain, would at Length
fall exhausted beneath its herculean rider:
sight that obtained more applause for Fer
nandez than the death Of half dozen bulls
by the weapon of the stoutest Spaniard.-
The pair have recently arrived IN London,
and are now settled in Belgravia, where
splendid mansion was purchased to receive
them by the father of the lady.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

A curious correspondence has passed be-
tween the United States Consul at Buenos
Ayres, Mr.. W. IL. Hudson aud her Britannia
Msiesty's plenipoteutiary near the Argentine
Confederation. 1t appears that the United
States Consul paid an official visit Of courte-
sy to the representative Of her Britannia Ma
iesty, Mr.. W. D. Christie, aud that person
age was not disposed to accept either the visit
Of the American official or the honor OF his &C.
ouaintance, and he told him SO in very uD-
civil and ungentlemanly manuer--tbe more
SO as the affair II ok place under his own ROOT.
MIR. Hudson's demand for al explanation
and apology was received BY the British d.
plomat with an atfectation of fear OF per-
sonal violence, and an appeal to the govern
ment OF Bueuos Ayres for protection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

A very important debate took place in the
British Parliament, the Doth ult.. on the sub
iect of the renewal of the Hudson Bay CON-
psuy's charter. Mr.. Roebuck moved that
the charter ought not be renewed; that the
legal validity Of the exclusive rights claimed
by the company, under their charter ought
at once to be determined by process OF law;
and that so much of the territory hitherto
held by the company as may be needed tor
the purpose of colonization ought, without
DELAY, to be resumed by the government
lie asserted that be had 10 view tho building
nm in British North America Of great Eng
lisb lines of settlement from the Atlantic to
the Pacific oceans, which would act as colo
NAL counterpoise to the immense and over
sbadowinc" national territorial power OF the
United States The Cabinet Ministers as
.umed, in some measure, the same tone' DIT
Bulser Lytton stating that it was the desire
of the government to make powerful military
and naval stations at Eancouver's l-land, ana
to own and control commercial ''lauuct
from the Atlantic to the Pacific, into which
the immense trade OF China and other East
ern countries would fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-04

TEMALE COLLEGIATE IN>I.I.
Il BUCKINGHAM, VA-The Fd.. Nr,.l0..
Institution will open on the ZZd n Npu.f
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-09-03
A ROMANCE.

A paragraph is going the rounds of
the papers relating how man named
Frazer, was recently arrested near
Baltimore, and committed to the isil
near Moorestown,s N. y. y from whence
he had escaped, wheh Under coniine.
ment for counterfeitihg. The story
IS touched up with little romance
concerning a sister of his, who is said
to have struggled hard for . livelihood
in her younger days, but who is now
a great lady in France--all of which
is true. gr. ava trr
This Frazer was once resident of
our county. He came here with Lu.
clan Murat--son Of the illustrious Mu.
rat and the beautiful Pauline Bona
parte--nephcw of the old, and cousin
of tho present Emperor. tucien, as.
sisted by this Frazer and a French chap
whose name we cannot recall, under
took to build "city" on Indian river
between Evans Mills and Thereso.--
TINS was some twenty-three years ago.
Tins trio were precious set. Horse
racing and cock fighting wero more
industriously attended to than legiti-
mate business !; still grist mill, a few
shops and a store were put up, but in
the end, went down under the sheriff 8
hammer. Thus began and ended the
great city of "Joachim." The old mill
is still standing rs monument of Lu.
Glen Murat's failure in this coiinty.--
The wright who built the mill still
holds nm expressive memento of Lucien
in form of a promise TO pay, given
for eighteen hundred dollars worth of
labor performed. @sas5 sra g,faE
After our adventurers left the coun.
ty, Frazer went to New York and got
rlch--Murat went to Bordento.n, N.
D., married. Fra&er's sister and remain
ed poor. His wife actually supported
him by teaching school. Meantime
her brother continued to wax fat and
fast. lie became noted as a gentle
man of wealth, leisure and pleasure,
without giving thought, it is said, to
his relatives who we're Under the
fro%ns Of fortune. The throw of the
| tdice.box Of destiny (which gave France
into the hands of.Lohis Napoleon, Lu-
cien Murat and his very worthy and
hardworking wife. He is now one of
the dighitaries of the Empire, and she
is one Of the first ladies Of the Court.
Thus, while the sister occupies the f.
lysee Bourbon at Paris, the brother is
awaiting his sentence to serve in a
New Jersey State Prison. So the
play goes on Watcttoton az y. }
Journal. a.H Y. i1f24 haa Hy.)NE-'z :