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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING NovEx'R "a, 1858

Speaking Of the Department OF the la.e'''
or, at Washington. the Union says:-lhe
largest material intsrcs,--'be richest ano MOST
complicated trust in the whole wor'd--we
mean. Of course, the management OF the pub
lie lands--is EN- oraoed in the Oth'e OF the
Interior. This Estate, at the very lowest
estimste, covers one thousand five hundred
millions Of acres, without counting vast re-
pions which are supposed 60 be inaccessible,
or worthless for other causes. Ii we add to
the heavy, responsible, and delicate duties de-
volved upon the Department. by our Great
Land System, the lodiao Office, the Pension
Office, and the Patent Office, the supervision
OF tbe acoouots of marshais, and the clerks OF
tae federal courts, the management of mines,
the penitsntisry, the census, Public Build
ings, the construction Of roads and many
other affairs Of interest, the people OF the
United States will have some idea Of the
amount of labor thrown upon that depart
ment."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

The Washington correspondent Of the New
York Courier says:-"Gen. Lane has intro
ducsd to members of the Cabinet bis colleague
In prospectu from the proposed State of Orc
gon. Hon. Delazon Smith was somewhat
known in Federal politics. IA years ago as a
TYLER man. He weut about the country for
limited space trantically imploriog the people
to do justice to John Tyler. After the
people bad done it, MIR. Smith, from that
time more commonly deuominsted Dslusion
Smith, went forth upon bis travels into un-
known countries upon diplomatic mission.
Returning therefrom he retired to the West
from which be has again returned to the
Capitol with well.earned honors. Nothwith-
standing the grotesque absurdity OF ti. Tor
msr course, Mr. Smith is a gentleman OF ad-
mitted talents and estimable character"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

From the commencement of the Union
Prayer meetings, in New York and in other
places, it has become an everyday occurrence
to receive ircm unknown persons, In the
meetings, or out Of them, in the State or out
of it, indeed from all parts Of tho country,
requests for prayers. TIE tendency Of this
measure has been to intensity the feel
ing, deepen the sympathy. and increase the
faith and fervor of those who iutercede With
God in PRAYER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

The Union does not meet Senator Douglass
recent rather conoiliatory speech at Chicago,
"half way" while the Republican" presses
severely cri,icise it, and thibk ii locks as if
tho Senator we're desirous of getting back
into the regular ranks! So the Senator re-
mains, in the opinion of his Administration
opponents and bis Republican opponents,
still suspended, like Mahomet's C, fin, in
state of "betweeuity."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

The efficiency Of steam frs-cngiues is so
we'll established in St Louis that the insur-
ance companies of that city have reduced
their ates Of insurance on stores, dwellings,,
&C.. For six months previous to tho introdu'-
non of these engines the losses by fire in St.
Louis amounted, to S2l2 $40, while fer the
succeeding six months latter the use OF
steam) the amount Of lose was only SlO3, $50.
In Cincinnati the results have also been de-
cidedly advantageous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

TIE city OF Brooklyn was mu'ctcd in heavy
dana ges on Saturday. 1t appears that in
1867, F. Meyer sustained serious injuries by
falling from vehicle in Flushing avenue -
The cause Of the accident was rut or e4ea-
vation 10 the avenue made by the rain. The
wheel ran into the rut, and the pla,nnf was
pitched GU, and so seriously injured that he
was unable to follow his occupation Tor long
tiuc afterward, and involving him IN much
expense. lie subsequently sued the city and
recovered 5000 damages. Anew trial was
obtained, and on Saturday the jury gave him
n verdict for ST, $50.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

A writer alludes to the visits Of the japan,
csc officials, 10 company with Consul Harris,
and the hcspitable manner in which they
were received by Com. Tstnsll. The inquiry
naturally arises, AT whose expense are
these interobanges Of civilities made p
Many readers will be surE rised to learn that
the commander Of the ship aud his c:hcers
have to "ioot the BILL" The GoVernment
makes no provisions for such tbirg,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24
ICUMHU NICATFi

COMM Ni'A'h
The nomination Of ROBERT J.. ScoTT
Fssquier county, ss candidate '9f ~
gress, from this district, is cordially re'pCi
ed to by many who read it this morning
lie would make Representative OF whom 7.
district would be proud. Let him be c'a
out by the peol'e, and let hlm agree u 2
his services to the people if they ak d, "
will be supported by those who wi nN v
for the party candidates. ,ro.
November % 1858 MANY IOlLEs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

In the face of the result Of the recent cleo
ton in Pennsylvania. the Psunsy ivAnian
sage, though the party WAS beaten at the
late contest, still that defeat does not carry
with it one particle of retuke for the policy
of the present National Administration. -
We should be glad to know, then, what it
did 'scaTr\Po
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24
ICoYyuSlc,rFb

INohh'H'''''
A writer, tho other day, spoke OF "Ihs''
giving Day." as Yankee ,am. II Is IA'".
wonderful that such ar ism, therefore ID. i.
be recognized, adopted. and joyiHII! en',''
ed 10 Delaware, Maryland, \ nth VaI..''
South Carolina, Georgia, AIsbam", h''''
sippi, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee d : /.
Vi, and Texas. all Of which STATE Z.
a;,;no, VIZ Pan
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

The latest letters from Mexico speak OF
nothing but outrsges upon foreigners BY the
factions, forced leans, and the deplorabie
condi.ion Of the country generally. Anarchy
seems to prevail--sud the hatred against the
Amsrioaps is more bitter than ever.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

Amau went into cellar, in New York,
on Monday, where there was cask ct sweet
spirits of nitre, when the gas from the spirits
;en;;,sd. set the store on fire, and the inmates
Of the building jumped ont Of the upper win
dows, some Of them teirg injured considc'a'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

The friends of the acquisition" or IAN
re1a.ion" of Cuba, in this country, have q
powerful ally in the London Times-which
journal, for purposes of ito own, is extreme
" DESTROYS that the Ambitious designs" las
it calls them) of many 10 the United States,
should be encouraged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

Tho blowing open of iron safes by gun
,ovder. and then robbing them Of their COO
tents, is getting to be quite common in New
York and BROOKLYN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

The Joint Fishery Commission between
the United States and Great Britain, have
been sitting in New York, for the last ten
DAYS, and it is said, have brought their la
bors for the present season to close, 10 q
mauner entirely satisfactory and harmoni-
Gus. Since the establishment Of the commits
sion, all the rivers on the mainland of this
continent, from the Bay Of Chaleur to the
Hudson. have been carefully cxamined and
their mouths defined by lines drawn between
prominent points or headlands, thus settling
with precision where the sea fsheris END ano
the river fisheries commence, 81 Us to prevent
collisions or disputes between the fishermen
OF the respective countries as to their several
rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

Many even of the Republican" party at
the North, refuse to adopt the sentiments or
the policy recommended by Mr.. Seward 10
bis recent speeches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

.nCCoQUAN MILLS FOX , ~ ~ -.
above we'll known MILLS a'e oiiris-
sale. They are situated IN the tO"h o.
guam, Prince William County, Frs'h'i q.
bead of tide water, Oh the Occoqpah NV
have water carriage 20 Alexandra Vfo"
they are distant about sixteen uIlr' O'
by means OF :hr 0ccoqlsn and Po'or@' ~
In the Merchant or FIGURING NIL" w
three pairs OF hye and half. aad 'A'r' 10.
five fee, FRENCH BURRS. ....
"a The north wall of the MILL "a,
Gxthe Occoquan river 30 indi Ss''s'' , W,
grain into the MILL, and FLOl h y
by block AMI tackle into rUsIr mods ~ ..
IN There is also a GRlST MIL. w, ID.
FL pair OF BURRS, SAW.NlLL. 10. ...,..-
TER MILL The warer."hse!s "f' @.
feet high, and overshot. The water f2"',
privileges are known 10 be ine mo'. ''
between the Potomac and RaPPeneil.'''', ..-
There is excellent opportunity % 49,.
quality OF wheat IN the Alexandra '"e'"
the supplies derived from The neisAOO'"s
try are considerable Ian.
The situation is as healthy. priA"f'
the world .,,....
We will sell with the MILLS -
Mfs FRAME DWELLING, used . a. ~ ~
EH er's house, and a LARGE Sio>' q.
SION. with all the necessary o"'-
GARDEN, ORCHARD, &c, ana - FL.
situated. Possession given on ne u m
1859. Apply to JOS. JAANh.l r..r~
Occoquan Post Office, Prince William ...r
Virginia. nov
CEGARS.-Thes subscriber con''h"', no
- ufacture SEGARS, from e'',i ,{.,. %
grade OF imported Leaf Tobacco, pgICN
spectfuIly solicited. EDWIN , Or, Or TX,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

young men who keep late hours beware J"
George Keist returned home from a ball at
Cincinnati about A. NJ. and tiudiog all the
doors locked, climbed upon the portico to get
in through window. An effort had been
made by burglars to enter the premises a
few nights previous, and bis father, hearing
the noise, armed himself with revolver,
and as George reached the porch the old gen.
teman fired twice, and the youth fell, saying
"My GJd | am snot!' The father ran up to
see the wounded burglar as be supposed, and
discovered to his horror, that it was his own
son. Fortunately for both, George was not
hurt as badly as he thought. The fret ball
had missed him altogether, and the second
lodged 10 the shoulder, making painful,
though not at all dangerous wound.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-24

The right Of police officers to shoot thieves
and other viols,oss Of law, whom they may
have 10 custody, charged with offences, on At
tempting to escape, or to shoot them for re-
sistauce or refusing to be arrested, has lately
been tested 10 New York. policeman
had arrested man name Hollis, who beat
him severely. He, however, succeeded IN
capturing Hollis, and whilst en- route to the
station. house be broke away from the om'eF'
and ran. 10 pursuing him. the 'fhcer' md
ing himself uoable to overtake him, shot the
alleged thief. For this the officer was ares
ted, and held for murder. The Grand Jury,
however, justified his conduct and refused to
find a bill. The Baltimore Patriot, ailudine
70 this case, remarks: I'VE are quite sat
i, fed with the action of the Grand jury
1t this policeman had been tried for murder,
every thief in New York would thick him
self at liberty to resist an officer even to the
de ,th. Oar frequent murders are due rather
to the fact that we are ever careful Of the
lives OF scoundrels, than to any general blood
thirstiness among the people" All police
men, Vi course, should exercise due discretion
il ,uch extreme cases.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-06-26
WHOLE NO. 663..

detdfs, swindles, and entertainments Wherein
differed the tolonists of Plymouth and Philadel.
rhia, from those Of Port au Pribce and Me1ico
or the founders of Lawrence from Bufofd's brig:
ands? Their interests the same (; and, il
interest alone governed, their conduct should
have been the same and yet, one would found
society upon justice, the other upon force one
would base properly upon "the law of nature,'
the other upon ''the law Of the strong band -
one would make an Ohio the other Cuba. See
to ii, when yeu send Jodr legions on, that tbs
sceptre of Justice leads the column, that the holy
passion Of its worshippers shall so firmly enthrone
it as to eternize it's rule
And if my voice could reach all who work md
lead others that work for the great end, would
warn them against the temptations Of temporary
expedents, the diversions from that strict princi-
pie which alone can lead to that end 1t is not
the broad and easy road that leadeth through the
Wilderness and there is safety. amid its de
yious paths, but in following the pillar Of cloud
and fire. Though its track may seem circuitous,
though it may lead back through the desert,
even from the sight Of the promised land, till the
slaves that dare possess it shall have hid IN tho
sands their coward ZONES yet behind the Divine
pillar will fec rock and desert Midianite and Am.
oritc. till the land shall lie reached, ard by poo
pie who dare possess it
TO be continied.)
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-06-26
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Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-06-26

system of oppression that ever bleckened the page
OF history. 1t is impossible for the former to
stand in political alliance with the latter without
corrupting the very sources of their nation al life
aud receiving into oil their veins and arteries the
foul blood of oppression and slavery. Not until
the North has the courage and the manlincss to sun
der the lgament that binds her to 'the body of this
death" and holds her in guilty alliance with men,
steaers, will she he truly free, or be able break
the chains OF the slaves, or to present to the world
an example worthy OF imitation Not until she
banishes ,he slave hunter from hcr soil and sol
emily proclaims her purpose to protect the fugu
tive bUndman by tho full power of her sovereignty
will she be able truly to respect herself or to com
mand the respect of the civilized world.
While we rejoice in all that has been done
through political insrunientalities to promote the
cause of freedom, and will continue to rejoice in
whatever Of good may bo achieved by such means
we are constrained to declare that our main reli.
ance for the success of that cause is upon the
moral agitation by which truth is persistenty APP
Piled to the hearts ana consciences Of the people,
and the wickedness of slavery fearlessly exhibited
in the light of the divine law of humanity The
American Anti. Slavery Society and its auxiliaries
have our sympathy and hearty cooperation in the
work to which they have been long and so faith.
fully devoted, we hope that they may not be turn
ed aside from their purposes until victory shall
crown their efforts and liberty be proclaimed
throughout the land unto all the inhabitants
thereof
CASTE.
One of the bitterest fruits of slavery in our land
is tn cruel spirit of CASTE which makes the COM
pexion even Of the free negro badge of social
inferiority, exposing him to insult in the steam.
boat and the rail car, and in all places Of public
resort not even excepting the church--banish'
ing him from remumerative occupations expcll-
ing him from the legislative hall, the magistrates
bench and the jury box, and crushing his nobest
aspirations under weight Of prejudice and pro.
scription which he struggles in vain to throw off.
Against this unchristan and hateful spirit we are
constrained TO enter earnest and heartfelt pro.
test, and to enreat all those whom it is our pris.
lege to address to give it no counenance, but to
testify against it both by precept and example.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-06-26

Three runaway negroes from Henderson, Kyp
were captured near Vincennos Ind, few days
since by Mr. Hicks, of the former place aad an
officer from Evansville, and taken back home.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-06-26

The Missouri Democrat says that the slave sys-
tenn is virtually dead in Missouri. The indusria!
element which has forced itsslf into the State is
breaking down all opposition, and will eventually
make Missouri free State. The moment she dis
cards involuntary seryitude a system of labor,
she will take hrStclass position among the States.
1t is not in the power of the ProSlavcry politicians
Of Missouri to prevent this happy consummation,
National Era.
Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1858-06-26

success OF the AbSOlulSiS. Their ldca'iSm what
and whence is il!
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08

Tar UPAs TsEE story that the Upas tree Of Java
exhAles poisonous aroma the breathing of which causes
DEATH h now known 10 be false The tree itself socrstes
juice which Is deadly poison, but it, aroma or oor 10
harmless Strychnns made from the sxsis of Tecies
Of Upas tree The story chat there il poisoned valley
of which produces death This effect IL not occs*ioned
y the Upas troe but by IN extinct volcano Bst~r
called 3,,eva ras From the old crater aud the adjoin
iug valley u exhald by cssbonc gas such NJ often
tjneuishew 5 IN this country in old wells and foul places
Ts deadly atmosphere kills every created thing which
oomss within It's range birds, heasts. and
and the valley Ia covered with skeletons BY confusion
Of Names The poisonous effects of this deadly valley have
bsen sssibed to the Upas tree the juice @ which n
poisas~ and hencc thc fable in rcgnrd 10 the deadly
Bohun Upas tree. ~ =, = as ,,.gs = .ss.e 3 .s,.ssa
letter from tse scuth states upon good authority
that the North Carolina banks win resume specie pay
ments on the 25th inst. ~ nasios9 -
| a
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08
THE ARMY AND Nd w

The United States sloop- Constellation at
Messina March 6-ali we'll At the date the Dale
was at .MonroyiaAll well The announced arrival Of
the latter at New York was mistake. y's as
detachment of United States troops numbering 500.
under command OF Captains Anderson and Campbell left
Carlisle barracks on Tuesday last for Utah They
fine looking set Of men, and doubt will do good service
for tho United States The recruiting service must be
quite active IN tho eastern Cities il may judge from
the number recruits arriving at the Carlisle garrison
Every three days large bodies Of men brought
here where they remain for instruction for short time
and are then marched into service Carse Poi,nteer
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08
OBITUARY.

Hon. Joseph Dane died IN Kcnnebunk the LIST inst
From 1920 to 1928 he represented tho York district in
Congress- and subsequently in the State Legislature
for years. Mr.. Dane chosen member Of the
executive council Of Massachusetts, in 1877 and to sim
liar station In Maine in 1871, but declinsd- He
nephew of Hon Nathan Dane, Of Beverly Massachusetts
whose Is associated with the ordinance Of 1881
He graduated at Harvard University In l79e and settled
in Kennebunk early in the present century and Though
out his long life always maintained the character Of
honest mani He lsswes tsu seEs- Hon. Nae&mA Dane
of Alfred of the senate or twe syens and Joseph Dane
IT,, Of Kennsbunk, recently one q the hank commisu
crS ~ $3.50. N
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08

NEW YORK, 2iay T. Cotton heavy---sales of 3, 900
balcs--procs easier hut unchanged. Flour &c. lower
sales 10 800 bbs.; State "a % a. As; Ohio, 81 rs
81 SO southern, - Is - 75.gt Wheat heavy
6O00 bushels Chicago spring wheat IS cents; south
ern white, 81 10 ~ 81; western, 81 Is a 81 rs.
Corn declincd-saes Of $500 bushels; white, Is a. II
cents Pork unsettled mess, $l8 S7} a sl8 So Lard
&C. lower III II Whiskey dull at 2oA II cents.
Sugar closed buoyant- Orleans Ct Muscovado, 81 Ga
cents, Coffee steady and Arm sslcs Of 5000 bags mt
10 10Y cents, MoIassss hrmsr -rOrto Rico, 2sa32
cents. spirits of tafpentina stesdy. Rosn steady
81 50-to arrive. Rice firm. Frcights firm
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08
PERSONAL IN7,ELLIGENCE.

Col John Preston has been appointed professor in the
law school in the University Of Louisville Kentucky.
Lewis d. Pillsbury the wclaknOwn superintendent of
the Albany ponitentary about TO take charge Of the
pcntcntiary at Joliet Illinois. -.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08

Nxw ORLEANS May The Black Warrior has arrived
from Havana with dates Of the Sd. ~
Considerable excitement existed owing to the insults
and detenons to which American vessels subjected
by the English cruisers. Some American masters are de-
termined to resist. sssstaa ss.sssss
Sugars were dull .BaIs4s Gs3a4
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08

PHILADELPHIA May T.--During an alarm of fire this
morning the Shiitr Hose Company assaulted the Moya-
mensing Hose Company, captured their carriage dcmol
ished t. and pitched it the Reedreet wharf Many
shots were fired but injured.
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08

Crevasscs in the Mississippi,

CrovasScs In the MfsshssiPpa.
NKw ORLxAxs, May 6.Ine screvssse still continues,
and all Efforts to stop 1t to be abandoned. arr
n The town Of Grotna h entirely submerged and Algers
considerably 80. az stsg
1t is reported there great hopes Of stopping the great
crcyassc twcnty-hvc miles above hero. bffE TEW
Below this city in the sugar country, here several
breaks. Van a'eE rtsFla1 i7ssss y AZ %r ~ y ~
The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-05-08


y sADxrssros - rHK FAoeR or rHS HOUSE,. We
publish a note from Hon.. Horace Maynard in relar
zion to the rule NE House Of Representatives on
this subject. 1t 10 part Of our purpose to dis
cuss the propriety or impropriety Of the present
stringent regulation in regard to the admission of
persons not members into the Legislative halls. 1t
may be well p spard members fuOm interruption
during business hours. There are no doubt many
thoughtlcss persons who wcud overlook the fact of
actual interference with the functions Of Representa-
.tves by engaging their tHas whom they are in ses
sion. Upon this grouaa ws should be ready to APP
prove very stringent regulations. Az protection
of members against the importanity of interested
parties it seems to Ne tAe restriction hardly COM
ports with the dignity Of the body In other words,
it is hardly possible that gsaslsmen require any such
protection and II they do it is perfectly clear that
something moro effective should be adopted than
the prohibition of outsiders from the floor of the
renrescrtative hafl.HHN aaa@HA
80 a 49, u :