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, 1858-10-29
New Military Department

By far the most important item of nevo
brought by the last mail from Washioo,on
is the following, by which it will be oh.
served that a new Military department has
been created on the PaciGc, embracing the
Territories of Oregon and Washington
the command of which has been assigned
to Gen. HARNEYi
MAJOR Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General. has
by direction OF the Secretary OF War lust issIsd a.
order, saying The Department of The paei6c is -
be divided into two patts-the southern mani 10 ~
called the Department of California with the besd
quarters a. san Francisco and tue northern part 10
embrace the Territories Of Washington and d,,s,,oD
excepting the Rogue river and Umpoua distrirts'
which will be called the Department of Oreeon with
the headquarters at Fort Vancouver Breyet R,igs.
der General Clarke, COlOuel of the SIKH Infs,tr %
assigned to the command Of the Department Of iaii
fornia. ln thus abiidgng the limits of his comman5
a measure demanded by the length of time reonirS5
for communication between IFS northern and southern
portions, the Secretary uf War speciallv co,Dr,a,
the activity, zeal and Judgment displayed by BTsvsi
BrlSadier General Clarke in concentrating the troons
OF his department for energetic operations apainst k
hostile Indians of the north as their outbreaE
became known. Brgadier General Harvey is assigned
to the command of the Department of OREGON onS
will proceed to his post with all possible desDatch
The President directs that Captain PleasoDton of
the second dragons, accompany General Harvey as
Assistant Adjuant General. The eommandant OF the
Corps of Engineers will detail two officers and a.
tachment of not exceeding fifty engineer soldiers with
the complement OF noncommiSsioned officers for ser.
wee ~ the Department OF Oregon. The Quartermas.
ters Department will furnish transportation for this
detachment to Fort Vancouver. The several staff de-
parments will make the necessary arrangements for
the supply of the Department Of Oregon from the
Ganiorna depots. Daring the campaign against the
Indians the troops in the department will be allowed
two extra ratons per week Of desiccated vegetables
, 1858-10-29
Washington CorrespOndsnce.

WASHINGTON CRY, Sept Is, 1898.
FRIEND FURsTE Tranquility prevails The great
Telegraph enthusiasm has cooled Oh and what force
can withstand ocean Of cold salt water aud such
free pocket bleeding for celebration expenscsf The
thing is accomplished, our hurrahiug has subsidized,
and now 1t Is perfect happiness to be able to breathe
freely whilst we are waiting patiently for the next
new wonder. What 1t will be, we can only imagine.
Captain Websters new steam ship, and the French
man on wings from across the Atlantic, are looked
ior; and in the meanwhile the growing Of the Eng
lish press at the message from Old Buck to QSeen
Nic and the tarndi fuss the New Workers made about
Field and Morse, may be amusement enough for US.
1he most interesting item Of news to you, and that
which gives great satisfaction here is the success
Of Gen. Lane aud Gov. Stevens, shown by the gene
raj order creating the Military Department of Oregon
and the assignment of Gen. Harney to its command.
He goes out by this steamer-is in high splits and
foil Of fight His head quarters will be In the sad
de in fact and the saddle in the right place Every
provision has been made TO enable him to realize his
anticipation OF brilliant winter campaign. lie takes
pontoon train, a company OF Engineerss will have
force Of not far from 5000 men-and among the clo-
thing Is heavy overcoat, with hood attached, for
each man. Aftqt be gets through am satisfied there
will be a9other Indian war n either Oregon or
Washington. The President aud Secretary Of War,
have given mich personal attention to the matter and
they and our two delegates are entitled to great
credit.
Gen Lane is still in Indian sumping it for some Of
the Democratic Candidates for Congress In Hughes
district there are three candidates and the canvass is
highly exciting. Gov. Stevens is here hard at work
with the Departments. Gov. McMullin and wife have
gone TO Virginia.
Illinois politics crowd the columns Of all the news
papers, and abuse is not restrained by either side In
all gatherings the conversation is about Douglas and
his chances. His friends and opponents are equally
confident, and the popular pulse throbs violently.
We receive no accounts upon which we rely, and
consequently mystifed and exceedingly anxious
that, like the scotchman, we feel as though every
minute will be the nextn
Your friend, MP.S.
, 1858-10-29

course off few weeks. 1t is probable that
be will resume his former position Of Com
missioner of Indian Affairs.
A dispatch from Leaveuworih, dated
Sept. 18th. says:
" The Pixies Peak gold excitement is a
perfect mania at this place. Two com
panies left for the gold region last week,
and another will go this week. A large
and well organized company with Gen
Larimer and Judgn Hemnway, bankers
at the head, will leave about the 23th inst,
with six months provisions, and everything
necessary for wintering in the mountains
and mining in the spring"
, 1858-10-29
Distressing Accident-A Child Burned 10
Deathl

On Sunday evening last, SELMA NJ +,
Jagged 2 years and I months), infant daugb-
ter Of JAMES GUERIN of this town, was so
badly burned as to cause her death the
next day about 10 O'Clock A. N. The par
ticulars of this melancholy occurrence, as
we are informed, are as follows: The
mother, some time previous, had sent a
little son on an errand, and becoming
alarmed at his delay, went out in search Of
him, leaving the little girl alone in the
house. She had not been absent but few
minutes when the child ran into the street
with its clothes all on FIRE. In this condi-
ton she was first discovered by Mr.. JAS.
HOLMAN, who extinguished the flames.
From the waist down she was shockingly
burned-one Of her thighs being completely
charred. Medical assistance was at once
procured, but the Ere had too effectually
done its work.
The parents request the Democratic
Standard TO copy the above.
, 1858-10-29

The GENUINE DISPATCHES. - The dis
patches which have appeared in oil the
Atlantic and California newspapers as the
correspondence which took place between
" Old Buck and Queen Victoria over the
Atlantic Cable, turn out after all, to be
bogus Here are the genuine dispatches
as we find them in q most relieable print:
WINDSOR CASTLE, Aug. 16, 1858.
PRESIDENT BucHANAN-Dear Sy:-As
you will not permit me to visit , you, allow
me to drop you line. How's your dog Z
Faithfully yours,
VICTORIA REGINA.
, 1858-10-29

~ There are forty-six persons in Eng
land who have incomes of $3.50, 900 a year,
equal to two millions and quarter dollars,
while four hundred and forty-fonr persons
have incomes ranging from City to two
hundred and fifty thousand dollars year.
and eight hundred and eleven from twenty
FIVE to fifty thousand.
, 1858-10-29

MExoo.-Our relations with Mexico are
finally closed, and Mr.. Forsyth will return
home as soon as the subsiding of the yell
low fever now prevailing in Vera Cruz,
will permit him to take his family through
that place with safety.
, 1858-10-29

E6- A distinguished Berlin professor
has lately produced paper in regard to
the worlds population, in which he arrives
at the conclusion that the globe is at pres
ent inhabited by twelve hundred and eigh-
ty-three millions Of people.
, 1858-10-29

THAXKs-To Capt. Gas, Holman, Of the
steamer CO'ciitz, for forwarding to US late
papers from the Atlantic States an Cali
fornia.
, 1858-10-29

POSTAL AEFAIRs.-Last week our town
was visited by SHUBRICK NoRRIs, Esq,
Postal Agent for Oregon and Washington
He had been on on official tour of inspec-
tion to the various post-offices on the Sound
and Straits. Mr.. NoRRIs is gentlemanly,
efficient, and popular officer. We learn
that it is in contemplation by him to
change the schedule Of mail days upon the
Sound, SO that the steamship Constitution,
carrying the mails, can make the trip du-
ring the week and lay over on Sunday.
1t is the wish Of the contractors that the
steamer shall leave Olympia every Monday
evening at o'clock, instead Of Friday
This arrangement, whereby Sabbathtravel
and labor is dispensed with, we think all
would be pleased with, and We should be
glad to see the change made.
p S. Since writing the above, we learn
that the next trip of the Constitution will
be in accordance with the above arrange
ment;-that she will sail on Monday next,
instead of Friday, her heretofore usual day
of sailing.
, 1858-10-29

~ We learn from the Oregon Standard that a
paper is to be started at Vancouver, in this
Territory. to be called the Vancouver Herald 1t
will be Democratic.
, 1858-10-29
Mr.. BUoHANAN's ANSWER TO VICTORIA.

WASHINGTON, Aug. l6, 1858.
Ny DEAR MADM-It is my impression
that you have dropped enough of your line
already, and that you are running the thing
into the ground. How'S the baby I
Yours Faithfully,
JAMES BUCHANAN.
, 1858-10-29

b@ Quarterly meeting at the Metho-
dist Church, in Olympia, Saturday and
Sabbath next.
, 1858-10-29
ARRIVAL OF THE PANAMA!

Arrival Of the Overland Nail at San Francisco in
81 Days from st. Louis!
, 1858-10-29

TWO WEEKS LATER FROM THE STATES.
, 1858-10-29
ARRIVAL Of GENERAL HARVEY!

The Atlantic Telegraph Gable not working
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
CLOTHING.

NEW GOODS-SPRING AND SUMNER
STYLES.-The undersigned has received
a tull supply OF GOODS in his line aud respect
fully calls the attention OF gentlemen TO his pre-
sent stock as being OF the most modern patterns
and of the very best fabrics. he names IN
part-Cloths and CassimereS OF the most aP,
proved shades and qualities; Silk, Satin and
MarseiIles yestings, Linen Drllings, &C. which
ne will make up OH the most favorable terms;
also. Marseilles and Linen Shirts and Collars sus'
penders, Gloves, Hosiery, Cravats. Stocks, Neck
Ties, and full assortment OF Tailor trimmings;
Thankful for past favors, ne promises renewed
efforts 10 give satisfaction to his customers ana
hopes 10 secure a good share OF the public pat
ronage. All work executed by him, Will De
considered "a cash unless otherwise agreed on.
IL Wishing to discontinue the Ready Made
Clothing Business, ne will sell his present stock
at great bargains. WM AhNOLD'
an 70 Merchant Tailor, No. 81 King st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
COUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
y COMPANY, NDRIA. VA
CAPITAL OVER S25O,OOU,

II l.
The charter OF this Company offers more IA.
vorable advantages 10 the farmer and other.
than any other company chartered In the State
by insuring with or without premium rote.-
II the applicant prefer, he can pay the iul amo-n,
of the premium in cash, or by etiectlng a cash
insurance for two years, the insured saves one
eighth of the amount he would otherv lse nave
to pay: or by becoming member, and giving
small premium note. the insured saves nearly
one halt OF the amount charged By Stock Gonna.
MES, when insurIGg from year TO year. TINS Is
the advantage resulting from The combination OF
THE CASH AND MUTUAL PRINCIPLE.
This company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage by fire. on tue 10th OF
March, 1884, since which time over tive thou.
sand seven hundred persons have insured aud be-.
come members OF the Company, and over thirty
thousand dollars have been paid Tor losses
Having trebled our business during tie past
year, we ieel grateful for the liberal patronag,
bestowed upon the Company thus far, and for Irs
hattering prospects OF future usefulness The
Directors hope and believe that by prudence,
caution and rigid system OF economy, they
will establish for this Company reputation
for cheapness and safety, not surpassed by any
Company IN the [. States.
All differences in settlement Of losses, may be
determined by three disinterested arbIIraors Of
the County where such loss happened, TO be- mu.
tually chosen by the insured and the Company.
m n 10 4 A ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
LOTTERY ApvERTIsEmENT.

A Fortune of $4,000 to he had for 81 O..
CWAN & cos lES!-AuTHoRIzED
- BY THE STATE OF GEoRGIA.-The following
Scheme will be drawn by S. SWAN & CO.,
Managers of the SPARTA ACADEMY LOTTERY, in
each of their Single Number Lotteries for June,
1858, at AUGUSTA, Georgia, in public, under the
superintendent of Commissioners.
Class Is, 10 be drawn in the city of Augusta,
Ca in public, on Saturday, June 5th, 1888.
Glass 10, to be drawn in the city of Augusta,
Ga, in public, on Saturday, June 18th, 1853.
Class 20, to be drawn in the city sf Augusta,
Ga, in public, on Saturday, June 10Th, 1858.
Class 81, to be drawn in the city OF Augusta,
Ga, in public, on Saturday, June 26th, 1858.
On THE PLAN OF SINGLE NUMBERS.
5,4S5 Pri=s!-Neariyon one Prize to euny Tickets!
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

IN ORDERING TICKETS OR CERTIFICATES
Enclose the money 10 our address Tor the
Tickets ordered, on receipt OF which they will
be forwarded by first mail.
Purchasers can have Tickets ending in any
figure they may designate
The list of drawn Numbers and Prizes will be
sent to purchasers Immediately after the drawing.
r Purchasers will please write their sigma
lures plain, and give their Post Office, County,
and State.
III Remember thatevery prize is drawn, and
PAYABLE in full without deduction.
n All prizes OF 81 900 and under, paid i'm
mediately after the drawing-other prizes at the
usual time ofthirty days.
All communications strictly confidential.
Address orders for tickets or certificates TO
s. SWAN Il CO, Augusta, Ga.
r. Persons residing near Montgomery, Ala,
or Atlanta, Ga can have their orders filled, and
save time, by addressing S. SWAN x CO., at
either of those cities.
r. A list of the numbers that are drawn
from the wheel, with the amount of the prize
that each one is entitled to, will be published
after every drawing, in the following papers
Augusta, (Georgia) Constituencies, New
Orleans Delta, Mobile Register, Charleston
Standard, Nashville Gazette, Atlanta lnteiligen.
Ger, New York Weekly Day Book, Savannah
Morning News, Richmond Dispatch New York
Dispatch, Paulding (Miss) Clarion, and Little
Rock (Ark) True Democrat. my 3l--dtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

5,4S5 Prizes amounting TO. $4,000
Whole Tickets $40; Halves SIS; Quarters 81
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY

5,4S5 Prizes amounting to. ......-.. .S32O,OOO
Whole Tickets $40; Halves SIS; Quarters $3.50
PLAN OF THE LOTTERY.
The Numbers from to 10000, corresponding
with those Numbers on the Tickets printed on
separate slips Of paper, are encircled with small
tin tubes, and placed in one wheel
The first 457 Prizes, similarly printed and en-
circled, are placed in another wheel.
The wheels are then revolved, and number
is drawn from the wheel OF Numbers, and at the
same time Prize is drawn from the other
wheel. The Number and Prize drawn out are
opened and exhibited TO the audience, and regis
tered by the Commissioners, the Prize being
placed against the number drawn. This opera
ton is repeated until all the Prizes draw out
APPROXIMATION PRIzEs-The two preceding
and the two succeeding Numbers TO those draw
ing the first P-izes, will be entitled TO the %
Approximation Prizes.
For example: if Ticket No. 1880 draws the
$4,000 Prize, those Tickets numbered 1l24S,
1920, 1881, 1882, will each be entitled to
$4OO. If Ticket No. $50 draws the $4,000
Prize, those Tickets numbered 54S, 54g. 55l,
$50, will each be entitled TO $500 and SO OH &C
cording 10 the above scheme.
The 5000 Prizes Of $50 will be determined
by the last figure OF the Number that draws the
$4,000 prize. For example, If the Number
drawing the $4,000 Prize ends with No. /, then
all the Tickets where the number ends in will
be entitled to 500 1.-THE Number ends with No.
2, then all the Tickets where the Number ends
in 2 will be entitled TO 500, and so on TO @.
Certificates of Packages will be sold at the
following rates, which is the risk:
IN II. 4 .lA IL. ntn Al
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

NOTICE.-The senior partner having with
drawn from the firm of JAMES GREEN
4 SONS, our future business will be conducted
under the name and style Of GREEN BIO,
who have now on hand for sale, and will con-
tinue TO manufacture, at the old stand, corner Of
Prince and Fairfax streets, general assortment
of the most modern and antique FURNITURE,
FEATHER BEDS, HAIR, and SHUCk MAT
TRESSES, &c, and every other article EN-
braced in our line of business. We hope by the
aid OF the most modern machinery, and the
many convenisnces which our mandatory Is
provided with, to be able to make II the interest
of those wanting anything in our line, TO give
call. JOHN w. GREEN,
ap Soft S. A. GREEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

/ IFE lNSURANCE.-li perfect security be
| desirable, the MUTUAL BENEFIT LIFE
INSURANCE COMPANY affords it III great.
er ratio than any other Company III the United
States, having over
100000 DOLLARS CAPITAL,
Besides having paid over one million OF dollars
IN dividends 10 policy holders, TO whom all the
profits belong.
Dividends are made and paid annually which
is much more desirable than once IN five years
OF than making them annually, and not paying
them during the lite OF the member.
The undersigned, has long acted for the Com
pany, aud all losses have been honorably ad-
justed and promptly paid have an acqusIn.
lance with most other Companies doing business
on this continent, and shall be happy TO give any
information IN my power 10 those desiring Lie
Insurance. Books and blanks furnished gratis.
J. C. LEWIS Office 4"2,
Seventh ST.. below General Post Office.
BOARD OF RLrEREScE IN ALEXANDRA
William Bayne, esq, F.. +. Wilmer, esq.
Francis L. Smith, L" Robert CrupPer, "
Cassius + Lee, James l. Close, A"
William Miller K Y. Cross,
Robt. l. 7. Wilson. John West
F. J. MURPHY. VI ID Physician.
We have he CONTINENTAL FIRE IN.
SURANCE COMPANY, of New York, capital
S5OO,OOO, besides a large surplus. 1t gives an
nual dividends TO policy holders without their
mourning any liability. Diridsnds last gar 20
per cent. Also several other good Companies
with ample means, that pay all losses pTomp'
ly. Consult your own interest and investigate
Office as above. Washington my 5-eolm'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, g.

NJANNY'S COMBINED REAPER AND
WI MOWER WITH WOODS IMPROVE
MENT.-In again offering for sale the above
MACHINES, | feel confident that they are the
best Machine made, and will best meet the
wants of the farmAr-being simple, durable, and
effective. These Machines have taken the high.
est premium for several years past. In the
harvest of 1857, they took the first premium
on every trial, in competition with the best
Machines in the country for their simplicity
durability, cost OF machine, effective power
quality of cut, and facility OF management.
Persons wanting these Machines will send in
their orders as soon as possible, as 1t will re-
quire several weeks to get them, II not on hand
these Machines have mad some improvements
since last harvest. | will be glad 10 send a
Catalogue describing the Machine to any one
who may wish TO see them.
DRAYTON e.. MEADE, Agent
Agricultural Warehouse, No. II, Fairfax street,
Alexandra, Va. my l'-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

TIME CASH SYSTEM AporrED-The subscriber
having tried the credit system, and found
that il will not pay, has concluded TO adopt the
Cash principle. In future and from this date,
he will continue 10 do business upon the above
principle. In bidding adieu TO the old system,
he would return mis- thanks to his customers for
past tavors, aud hopes by strict attention and
such Inducements as he may offer, TO continue
il under the new.
ian ,-tf JOHN l.. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
STATE LOTTERlES-R.
wi FRANCE 4 CO., Managers OF the Ma.

ryand State Lotteries, present the following
SPLENDID SCHEMES FOR JUNE, 1888.
They caution purchasers of Tickets to beware
of ordering Tickets in Lotteries, where extra.
ordinary large Capitals are offered for small
cost OF Tickets--all such are swndes.
The Maryland Lotteries have been in exs'
tence for forty years. They are drawn by a
State Officer, and can be relied on. If you
draw Prize, you will get you: money. The
whole country is flooded with Bogus Lottery
concerns. Beware of them.
IL Order in the Maryland State Lotteries.
MAGNIFICENT SCHEME
MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY, CLASS X,
To be drawn in Baltimore City, June 1911, 1858.
10 drawn Ballots OFT OF rs,
MAKING THE PRIZES AND BLANKs EQUAL.
Every Package OF ~ Tickets must contain
l3 drawn numbers, so that there are Is Prizes
IN 3 blanks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

Everybody should have bis head, his heart,
and his hand educated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

A LEXANDRIA LIVERY AND SALE
n STABLE.-Will be opened on Tuesday,
September LIST, at The corner Of Queen aud fav-
far areas, one square north Of Ne~tons Hotel, the
LIVERY STABLE recently erected BY the sub.
scriber where may be had at all times HORSES
AND BUGGlES, RIDING HORSES, &c, &c.
The proprietor will also receive HORSES on
sale, and at Livery All Horses sold at my
Stable will be sold as though they were my
own, and prompt returns will be made. Com.
mission for the sale of HORSES entrusted TO
my care moderate. My Stables are fitted up in
the best style, and the business will receive my
personal attention. Gentlemen i'll the country
having horses tor sale or exchange, are referred
to any OF the merchants OF Alexandria s---
aug 2S-eou THOMAS COYLE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01
LUMBER, LATHs; LINE, &c.

II HODES' SUPER PHOSPHATE or LINE
n manufactured from the Formula OF DR..
JAMES HIGGINS, State Chemist OF Mary
land. Every LOT offered for sale is regularly
Analyzed by DR. JAMES HIGGINs and CHARLES
BICKELL fully warranted.
In introd Icing this highly authenticated fer
tlizer 10 the Agricuturst OF the United States
Tor the year 1858, We iorbear any heightened
remarks, As their intelligence Is already in
formed of the value OF Bones treated with Sui
phuric Acid producing the biphosphate Of
lime, and thereby yielding the Soluble Phospho-
ric Acid the efficient and Indispensable nutri-
ment OF plants.
As many preparations are offered TO the pub
lie styled Super phosphates," we have made
arrangements with Drs Higgins and BlckeiI,
who will analyze every lot of RHODES So.
PER PHOSPHATE OF LINE, offered Ior sale,
and will report the results 10 the public
Pamphlets containing detailed account will
be furnished on application. or forwarded per
mail. r. VI. RHODES 4 CO.,
l4l West Pratt street, Baltimore.
For sale only, by
WATERS ZIMMERMAN x co.
my 22-lm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

Beni6cence is the most exquisite luxury !;
and the good man, after all, is the genuine
epicure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

OTTERY for the benefit of the State Of
IL Delaware, Glass l2l, for S5S, to be drawn
al Wilmington, Delaware, on SAIUkDAl )
June 5,h, 1858.
Is number Lottery-l2 drawn ballots.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-01

Why is petticoat government stronger now
than formerly. Because it ;s brass hsoped.