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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30
A Magnificent structure.

The Victoria bridge across the St. Law
renee, at Montreal, sbich has been in the
course of construction for several years, It is
said, will be the largest and finest in the
world. It's to be two miles in length. TIE
total amount of masonry 10 the bridge will be
100000 cubic feet, which, at 49, feet to the
70, gives total weight Oh about - OOO tons.
Fourteen Of the piers are completed, and It
Is expected that eight more vii. be foirbed
next seas5n, leaving only two TO erect in
1859. The total weight OF iron 10 the tubes
will be ~, 400 tons. TIE bridge when con-
pleted, is estimated to cost the comfortable
pile Of S5,OO0.0O0! Snch SUN oughtto con-
stuct magnificent bridge or anything
else.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30
Fsrm,r. Helping the Poor.

The Mddletown, Conn. Constitution says
tina, the farmers in the neighborhoOd Of that
city having resolved to contribute wood and
other nccossariss for the poor there, ''entered
the CITY with their teams to the number Of
l29 woke OF oxen, with ~ loads OF wood Of
excellent quality, closely pscted' twenty
dollars and fifty cents in money were con
trlbuted, besides large quantity Of prosIs-
ions. A dinner was provided ct the Nc
Donough House by su description from our CT
tiz,ns, at which ninety sat down, among
whom were the Mayor and the Rev. DR..
Goodwin. It passed of quietly and 10 goUd
taste"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The Utah correspondent of the New Or
leans Picayuue, abiding to the scarcity OF
salt in the army, says that he saw two quarts
os that condiment sold for fifteen dollars
He also mentions report that the Mormons
had recently captured Federal officer with
a considerable amount of money in his pos
session. The officer in question came into
Salt Lake Valley from the California side
and it was surmised in camp that 1t must be
Jack Hays. who was recently appointed the
Suryeyor General Of Utah Territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The Richmond Enquirer says:--"We have
always regarded Senator Douglas as states
man and patriot, who has the holiness to
avow bis views regardless of consequences.
And, notwithstanding his attitude Of oppo-
stion to the Administration and to the South
eru Democracy, on the Kansas question, as
it now stands, we still look upon him as q
supporter of the Constitution, and fearless
vindcator of the rights Of the South. That
Judge Douglas aspires to the Presidency we
have no doubt. And we think no reasona-
bic man can deny to him the right to do
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

A little daughter OF the Rev. MIR. Castle
mau, of the Methodist Episcopal church in
Harrisburg, Pa, aged between two and three
wears, died on Wednesday. The Herald
says:-"One day last week. the deceased in
company with an older sister was playing in
the kitchen, when by accident they ran
against pot of boiling chocolate and upset
it. The hot liquid was splnshed over both
the children, but the one that has since died
was scalded horribly upon the breast. arms
and other parts OF the body. The other es-
capped with less injury"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

A prominent citizen of Boston recently
took bis seat at table d'hote in Lyons,
France, but before commencing his dinner,
looked Up at his opposite neighbor at the
table, when his astonished eyes recognized
in person Mr.. Samuel Lawrence, the missing
treasurer of the Middlese1 and Bay State
Mills. Both parties were rather embarrassed
by the sudden and mutual recognition, but
soon recovered sufficiently to talk it over"
We understand MIR. Lawrcnce's friends have
sent out, erjoinipg his immediate return!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

A poted race mare named "Puss Minor"
owned BY the Hon. John NJ. Bolts, Of Virgil
MIA, met with fall on the race course at
Charleston, S. c., on Monday, and sustained
a terrible fracture Of the left fore leg, render
inc i, doubtful if her life can be saved. She
il a beautiful chestnut sorrel, three years
old, entered for the Hutchison stakes, aud
expected to be the competitor of "Slasher"-
the fayOrite for the Hutchinson stakes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

In the Senate, on Thursday, MIR. slidell
made lew remarks introductory to the pre-
sanitation of bill authorizing the President to
suspend the neutrality Laws at bis discretion
lie wholly disapproved the conduct Of Com
Pauldiny, but ct the same time he was rs utter
ly opposed to tie prctsusions of Walker
whom he believed equally Incompetent 10
the cabinet and in the camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

A Washington letter in the Richmond En-
auirer says The Lscompton Constitution
has arrived, and it is the determination OF
President Buchanan to press its acceptance
upon Congress, and AIN still Inclined to be-
lieve that, the public mind being wearled
with the subject. there will be general &C
ouiescence, and Kansas will be admitted
There may, and probably will be, provisions
made by which the people will be guaran-
teed all that the opponents Of the L"comptnn
Constitution claim for them; that ~ fhe
right to vote on the whole Constitution ana
to adopt or reject slavery as they lease tn'S
inestimable right to be exercised alter the
State becomes sovereign member OF the
Coufederacy. Gov. Walker and Secretary
Stanton ere both here. hut learn that they
will remain neutral in the contest, aud let
Judgment 20 by default. They, too. are
sick of the controversy, and are willing to
have it settled. / incline to the opinion that
Kansas will be State before the ADJOURN
ment of the present session of Congress"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The Richmond Enquirer says, that the
speech of Mr.. James Barbour, Of Culpeper,
on the Lieutenant Governor question, is re-
gsrded az one of the ablest speeches made
during the debate, that elected so much OF
the talent and eloquence of the House Of
Delegates
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The Secretary of the Treasury, in response
to the resolution OF Senator Wilson. has
communicated to the Senate q statement
showing the amounts of revenue colla;ted
during Elk years to June last. together with
the EXPENSES and number of employees. The
total amount is $3.50 100000. and the ex-
nense of collection S2l,7520O0. In 1852.
the employees numbered $3.50 persons, and
!, 1857 3 OSG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Under late act of the Legislature OF Cal
ifornia, legalizins and providing ior the debt
IF the State, it is requisite, that sll Bonds
now out-tand ding shall be presented at the
Capital Of the State, during the year 1858;
otherwise they will be excluded from the
provisions and benefits Of the &C" and may
be forever debarrcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

1t is said that the committee of investiga-
ton on the Fort Smelling sale. will report
that there has been no fraud in the sale; and
on the other hand, it is anticipated that the
committee to Investigate the charge that
money was used to procure the passage of
the present tariff, will disclose a melancholy
state of morals en- the "Republican" side Of the
House.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The New York Post states that the lady
who is expected to make Mr.. Fillmore The
manifest Of men," on the llsh of February
next is a Mrs. Mcintosh. woman d'stip-
suished for a great variety Of charms soli1
az well as transitory. Her former husband
made a fortune in the crockery business IN
Albany, and was President of the Albany
aud Schenectady Railroad during the last
three wears preceding the consolidation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

1t is stated that son Of the original Joe
Smith, the prophet, founder Of the Mormons,
now resides 10 Nauvoo. lie is about twenty
four years of age. A correspondent OF the
St. Louis Republican is very positive that
Joseph intends to assume the leadership of
the church next spring; and, as method OF
solving the Mormon problem, suggests that
our government should encourage the people
of Utah in acknowledging him, and thus rid
themselves Of the tra!tOrous brigham.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

10 Boston, at the first meeting Of the cred
itors of Charles IL. Mills & Co., in the court
of insolvency, claims to the amount OF ST.
100000 were proved, and additional debts to
the amount of several hundred thousand dol
lars will be proved at the next meeuug.--
Messrs Ezra Lincoln and b. K. Nudge
were chosen assignees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30
Thc ROyaI Marriage.

The bridegroom was born in 1881, and is
ten years older than the bride, The match
is said to be one OF genuine affection, rs WAS
that Of Victoria herself. The royal marriage
act forbids alliances between members OF the
royal family and British subjects, while it
also forbids marriages with foreign princes or
princessess who are not Pr1testant5. The
consequence is that all the Eog!ish princes
and prncesses of modern times have TO find
wives and husbands among the German Pro-
testant royal families, and these keep up a
supply OF maria yea BILE young men and wo-
men. tha,is quite equal TO the demand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Only about one hundred thousand dollars
of the notes of the Mineral Bank of Cumber-
land have been returned. About S25 600
have been paid out 90 the dividend recently
declared by the trustees,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Savannah papers report the steamer Isabel
from Havana CD Thursday of Tybee. The
Wabash was at Key West. Col. Anderson
with six Ulcers and thirty-niDc men OF bis
6llibusters, has arrived. The court decreed
they should all be held for trial before the
d;str;ct court of Louisiana. 10 default OF
bail they were held in custody. Nothing Is
said of fever at Havana.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The Ohio Farmer, of January %. publish
ed in Cleveland, thus notes the progress OF
the seasun:-"Lilac buds are quite green
Alders show leaf A shrubby ST. Johnswort
in our garden has come out in full leaf. VI
Diets are peeping out here and there, and the
buds of rose bushes are considerably swoi-
len. Gnoseberries and all varieties Of cur
rants, ditto"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The New Orleans papers announce the
death Of the Hon. Charles Maurian-a gen
tlemsn who. although a native Of France, has
filled many of the highest cfhces in the State
Of Louisiana. He was universally respected
BY all political parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

At IL O'Clock Cd Thursday night the moon
wa, 80 near the full as to appear perfect
orb, approaching to within 10 degrees of tue
meridian-5 degrees nearer to it than the
sun comes on the 2lst June.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The total descending tonnage on the Ches-
apeake and Ohio canal for the year 1857,
amounted to 49, 1913 tons. For the same pc
Rod the ascending tonnage was q ,l52 tons.
The tolls accrued for same time amounted to
S94 500 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

A resolution was offered in the Lesisiatc re
of Pennsylvania. on Thursday, instructIng
the Senators from Pennsy lvauia to resist the
admission of Kansas unless the constitution
has received the unqualified sanction OF
majority OF bona fdc residents. Much con-
fus;,n fnIl,wed the introduction OF the reso-
luton. which was finally referred TO q spe'
sial committee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

January, 1888. twenty years ago, was q
remarkable winter month; the weather, e1-
cepting the last two days, was nearly as mild
as an Indian summer. No snow fell during
the month, thermometer averaging at T.
NJ, at forty degrees through the mouth; and
the succeeding months contradicted many
wise remarks, such as we olten hear. that IA
warm winter brings Geld spring winter
never rots in the sky" &c. February was
cold, but with little snow, there being four
teen clear days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Among the officers in the Utah expedition,
are the following from Virginia. Lieut.. Col.
?. St. George Cooke; First Lieuss. Henry c.
Baukhead, Charles II. Tyler and John Pc
gram; and Second Lieuts. George A. Gorden
and Frank S. Armstead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The Washington Star Of yesterday after
noon says, the Lecompton Constitution Is ex-
pec,ed to reach Washington in the course of
today. We presume that the President will
immed lately transmit it to Congress, as he
is un dcrstood to have concluded the prepar-
alton of his message to accompany 1t, some
days ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

On Christmas night, the American res-
dents of Aspinwall gave a magnificent ball
to Com. Pauldiug aud bic officers, at which
the officers Of the British ne-ofbstsle ship
Brunswick, were Invited, III we'll as most q
the American residents and principal native
families Vi Panama.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

A few years ago the Ohio legislature
passed law denying the use Of the jails Of
that State for the confinement Of fugitive
slaves. The present Legislature. it seems,
is disposed to repeal the law, and bill to
that effect passed the House on Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

A magnificent and interesting work is now
being issued at Paris-a complete map of
the heavens, 80 far as modern astronomical
knowledge extends--prepared under the au-
spices of the imperial observatory. 1t is to
consist of sixty-6ve plates, executed 10 the
most superb artistic style.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The steamer Fanny Fern, bound to St.
Louis from Plttsburg, exploded her boiler Is
mile, below Cincinnati, on the 18th, and ff-
teen lives are reported as lost, including
Capt. Woodward and three ladies The
boat was burnt to the waters edge. num-
Der of persons were wounded or scalded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The unsuccessful attempt to assassinate
tho Emperor Napoleon was made in Paris, on
the evening of the l4tb. while be vas enter
ing the opera house. Three explosions from
hollow projectiles took place. Sixty persons
were wounded and three killed. The Son
spirators are Italians. Many persons were
arrested. The Emperor remained till the
end of the opera, and was afterwards entEu-
siastically hailed by the people.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

According to the acts of the Legislature
of Utah, the command Of the military forces
of that territory is in the hands of Lieut. Gen
eral Wells, with gorgeous staff, including
two chaplains and musiCian,n'chlef. 1t
thus appears that our theocratic sovereisns
of Utah have been long time paving the
way for declaration of independence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The last arrival from Europe news by
which we published yesterday-brings the
welcome intelligence of the safety Of the
steamship Ariel, fears for which had been en-.
tertsined.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The speech of the Queen Of Spain, an
uounces that Spain has accepted the media
lion of France and England in the Mexican
question, but under all circumstances the
honor of Spain must be preserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The Warrenton Flag says:--"Monday
last was Court day, and there was quite
large attendance. We never knew the want
of money to be so generally felt and the SUE
ply so inadequate. We sincerely hope
"times" have reached their hardest" point"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

On Monday night of last week, near Dam
No. 6, on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, a
brutal murder was pcrpetratcd on the person
of Mr.. William Barker, Of Morgan county,
Virginia, by man named David Davis, also
a resident Of that county. Barker was at
the house of Davis and was found dead there
on Tuesday morning. Davis was taken to
Bath, on Tuesday, and confined in Jail to
await bis trial Both we're at the head Of
families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The Union says it il stated on reliable au-
thUrity. that Brigham Young made spe-
cial use of his appointment as Governor OF
Utah, to convince the saints Of the Divine in
terposition in his and their behalf asserting
that the selection Of himself was Oyerruled
for their common benefit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Gov. Wise has, it is said, postponed, for
the present, his contemplated letter on Kan,
sss, for the perussl of which SO much anxiety
WAS manifested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Capt Hines Of the schooner Corrine' from
Port au Prince on the 10th instant, reports
that the yellow fever is raging there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

II IL salu, nOtWltneIap tuo lutciiei-
ence of the faculty of the University Of Nir-
ginia, in regard TO the appointment of Mr.
II. w. Davis to address tue Literary SJcic
ties, and the resolutions Of two of the Socie-
ties, two of them, and many of the students,
adhere to the invitation. The public. gene
rally, will regret that any portion of the STU
dents should have been induced to NEEDLE
with the matter, after the invitation had been
extended. The Baltimore Patriot thinks
that Mr.. Davis will not address the students
of the University it also expresses the
opinion, that the precedent sought to be es-
tablished, of knowing and agreeing with eve
~ mans political antecedents, or his pecu.
liar. extraneous or specific ideas upon all
subj ects, before he can be allowed to address
an audience, or before he can be considered
s'canopical," in any particular section, will
he very bad one, as twill he applied at the
North as we'll as the South, creating sectiot-
al epmity, and stirring up ceaseless strife -
The Patriot adds, although il disapproves of
several of Mr.. Davis's previous positions,
and objects to some of his viewsa and opinions,
az we do, THAT in point of character, con-
.ciencious integrity, and uprightness OF pur-
pose, MIR. Davis stands az high as any other
man. A want of practical knowledge. has
already caused him to fall into some indlS-
cretions. But for these. prejudice should
not, in all fairness, be allowed TO crush HIM
or sacrifice the nobler elements Of generous
liberality so admirable and beautiful rs
leading characteristic among men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Complaint is made that the sailors in The
U. S. Navy, recently discharged, their time
being up, we're paid in small silver coin. to
their luss--slver coins by a law Of the Uni
ted States, not being legal tender for sum
exceeding FIVE dollars. The law referred to
was passed By Congress when the intrinsic
value of the silver coin was debased so as to
prevent its expectation, then progressing at
such a rate as threatened to strip the coun-
try of this medium Of small change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Er-Secretary Stanton, in conversations
held since his arrival at Washington, is re-
ported as saying that if the Lecompton Con-
stitution is imposed upon the territory by
Congress, the Governor will never dare to
reside in the territory, nor will the legisa-
ture dare to convene there. That neither
you'd be safe for an hour, unless pro,ecte! !
by United States troops. That nothing but
an armed force could compel auy thing like
submission to the Lecompton government, so
fragrant were the frauds in which it origi-
mated, and the tyranny By which it Is en-
forced. Nor is this feeling confined to the
eastern settlers or to anti.slavery men,
Stanton does not hesitate to say that be
would have preferred that Kansas should be
a slave State, but the feeling Of the territory
IL 30 decidedly, so overw belningly against
it, that it is utter madness On the part OF any
southern man to attempt to make 1t anything
but free State. We give these reports Of
MIR. STATIONS Concentrations as they are
given by the Washington correspondents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Maz,ini has issued an address to the ltal-
iaus, telling them that conspiracy is not g
right, but o duty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

DR.. Thos. T. Everett, Of New York, has
been removed from bic position. as an Exam
iner in the Patent Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The New York Daily Times correspon-
dent anticipates the appointment Of VIM. +.
Richie, to the Mission at Naples.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

In the Senate on Thursday, Mr.. Toombs
gave the reasons why be opposed the in
crease of the army. There was no need OF
it ON account of Indian hostilities, for there
bad not been an embodiment of Indians
within this country for tweaty five years
past, that was capable of fighting two thou
sand men. Az for the Mormon troubles, he
deemed it ridiculous TO suppose that Bag
ham Young was able to compete with three
thousand United States troops, aud there
fore no necessity existed for an Increase on
that score.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Tho new treaty made between the United
States Government and Senior 1risarri, has
reached Nicaragua, but action upon 1t would
be delayed until the arrival of the new
American, Euglish, and French Ministers.
The arrival of Walker at San joan del Norte,
has hurried Nicaragua and Costa Rica int"
arranging their differences, and making a
new treaty of peace and boundaries, by
which the territory of Guanacaste, so long
in dispute between the two governments, Is
definitely ccdei to Costa RIGA, which thus
obtains a joint jurisdiction over the San Juan
river
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

The price Of gas has been reduced IN Bal
timors leo cents ca the dollar.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30
PUBLI5HED DAILY AND TRI-TEEKLY BY
EDGk K SNO"EEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY 30, 1898.

Senator Pearce, OF Md, made another
able speech in the Senate, on Thursday, on
the capture Of Walkers tiilibustering eXpedl-
ton by Com. Paulding, in which he proved
that Walkers invasion Of Nicaragua was
contrary to oil law and right--'hat heretofore
he has shown none Of the attributes Of
prowess or ability--shat his original design
was the establishment of military despotism
sutagonistic to the interests of the United
States-that be does not deserve and in fact
does not have the sympathy of the people OF
this country that it was the duty OF this
government to- interfere and prevent the
violation of its laws. II an error, be con
tended, had been committed by Commodore
Paulding, it Gel tainy was net grave" oue'
as the President termed 1t, but was just such
conduct as might have been expected from
bluff and honest sailor, anxious to do his
duty, aud to protect the honor OF his country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-30

Arrangements have been made by the Post
Office Department for the issue to-day of
some 5000 600 of Treasury notes, as pay
ment to contractors for carrying the mails.