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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23
BY Yesterday EVENING" Mails.

EPISCOPAL CONVENTION OF ). C.--The
Episcopal Convention of South Carolina, re-
Gently in session at GreenviIle, has adjourn
ed Among other proceedings enacted, q
new committee was appointed to consider the
sulject Of marriage between slaves. A d.
ocessn Seminary is to be established. 1t is
to be temporarily located at Camden. A re-
solution was unanimously passed by the Con-
vention, requesting the Bishop to suspend
his labor for a period of six months, and
travel abroad. To enable him TO do so, a
sun Of twelve hundred dollars was voted by
the convention. The next Convention, is to
be heid 10 Charleston, on the second Wednes-
day in May, 1859.
4 NOVEL TRIP We understand that Mar.
shall Parks, esq., Of Norfolk, contemplates
trip through the entire length of the Water
Line from Norfolk to Lexington and Buchap-
an, in his beautiful steam yacht "Cslypsc,"
about the middle Of next mouth. He will
be accompanied by party OF fifteen or
twenty. The Calypso" is beautiful little
craft, about sixty feet in length, with side
wheels. She is elegantly fitted up with
cabin &c, and makes ten miles al nour on
wide water and will probably average six or
seven On the canal. Mr. Parks has lately
made a trip in her through a portion Of the
Sound waters OF North Carolina.--Lynchbury
Iugmian.
The City Council Of Richmond, have ap-
propriated $500 to defray the expenses
OF entertaining such public guests as may
visit that city during the funeral ceremonies
Of President Monroe.
Dir. Rarey's Mode Of Horse Tanning.
The following is all that comprises Mr..
Rarey's sC-cailed secret, viz:
Having battered your colt and csressed
him, tAsten his near FIRE foot with strong
strap round the pastern and radius or fore
arm; make him hop round on three legs un-
Ill tired. When he is tired, put strap with
moose round the Of pastern; make him hop;
then pull the strap that is around the of pas.
tern and he will come on his knees. When
on his knees keep the strap tight; and he
cannot get his foot slack to get up. Bear
against the horses shoulder with yours stead
ily when he will lie down in few minutes.
When be is down stroke him in the way the
hair lies; take off the strap as soon as be is
down. You can now do anything with him
you wish, or beat drum on him, g., with
out alarming him. Operate on your horse
IN this manner as often as the occasion re-
CURES.
| have it from the most reliable authority
that the widest and most vicious horses can
be tanned in this mauner.--N T. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

A private letter from Havana, under date
of the 18th, says the yellow fever is prevail
ing to an alarming extent among the ship
ping at that port, but that, as yet, the city IL
self is comparatively healthy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

Charles Mel. Johnston, esq, who has be-
come the proprietor and editor Of the War
renton Flag, will shortly issue that paper in
an improved form, and printed on new type.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

On Friday evening last, little girl aged
about three years, aud daughter Of Mr.. Jno.
B ackster, an employee at the gas works in
Cumberland, fell into the large tank which
contains the gssometer, and was drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

The Steamer Canada has performed the
great feat Of passing safely over the Rapids
of the St. Lawrence river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23
Mnnnr rn,,t,nne. nlnn

Money continues plenty in Baltimore, and
viii probably be more so as large amounts be.
come payable in the shape of dividend and in.
terest on bonds Oh the st OF July. There is
comparatively little paper Offering, either at the
banks or on the street. Money can BE- mad on
call with approved securities at 5d6 p cent
and prime business paper can be very readily
placed at . ? cent Tor endorsed and 61G7 y
cent Tor single names
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

Large quantities of the notes Of the ex-
ploded American Bank Of Baltimore" are
said to be in circulation in the Western
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

- 100 REWARD-Ranaway from the
ed IOO farm OF the subscriber, near Cen.
treVlile, Fairfax County, Va, on the night OF
9th instant, negro woman HARRIET, about IS
years OF age, black, 5 feet or 4 inches high,
and tolera6 y likely. She was purchased by me
OF MeSsrs. Dickinson Il Hill, in Richmond, and
formerly came from King George County. /
VIII give the above reward if returned to me,
or secured so that can get her.
A. S. GRIGSBY.
Fairfax County Va, ap 5-estf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23
MARRIED..

In Liberty Texas, on Wednesday evening,
10Th ult, by Rev Father Lacour, Mr.. CUM.
bERLAND CHAMBERS, OF Virginia, to Miss
FANNIE DEBLANC, OF Texas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

A specimen of new coin Of one cent de-
nomination has been issued from the mint at
Philadelphia. Something Of this kind is
much needed to take the place Of that abomi-
nable abortion, the one cent coin of 1857.
The new cent piece, like the other, is Of
nickel, and of the same size it has the bead
of an Indian girl upon one side, and the
words United States of America, with the
date. Upon the reverse is wreath, sur.
mounted with shield, with bunch Of ar
rows entwined at the bottom, and the words
one cent in the middle of it, The work
manship, as we'll as the design, is beautifully
executed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

The meeting to do honor 10 Mr.. Crittenden
in Cincinnati, was participated in by men
OF all parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

By the arrival OF the steamship Black
Warrior at New York, we have advices from
Havana to the 18th inst There is full &C.
count OF the double boarding Of the Ameri-
can bark Marmion by the British gunboat
Buzz ard, with the statement Of the captain
Of the Marmion. There is, also, a very full
abstract Of the testimony of the officers, crow
and passengers Of tine American schr. Cortez,
seized by the British gunboat Forward, add
attempted to be confscated as SLAYER The
British officers are charged with committing
gross outrages on these parties, besides rob
hing them Of all their valuabies. These ac
ousations have been previously published,
ADD did not originate with the American pa
pers. They have beeen noticed in England,
and doubtless that government will soon in.
veetigate ms to their truth or falsity. Copies
of these charges have been forwarded to our
government for It's action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23
Augusta county, Va, je 2l-eolm
DOToMAC LAND FOR SALE-Ths d


DOTOMAC LAND FOR SALE-Ihs an.
deIsigned desires TO sell TRACT Or
LAND, on the Waters oil Potomac Greek. N
Stafford County, Va containing TEN hun
DRED AND TWENTY ACRES. i, borders on
the Creek (Which is navigable) y miles, aid IS
distant about one mile from the Richmond
fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad. he
soil IS very productive in all the usual gram
crops but particularly adapted to the growth Of
Tobacco and Grass, though il is OF uneven SUI
face.
There is on the land inexhaustible beds Of 'as
finest shell Mari. large quantity OF Hlchofy'
Oak and Pine Wood may be cut from the LAND
worth on the shore oil the creek from TWO 10
four dollars per cord. Also, good deal OF 'e'
dar and Locust, Yellow Popular and White oaA
Timber
There is meadow now yielding an average
Of $500 worth Of Hay pei annun, CONTAINING
fourteen Acres Of land, which may be increased
TO fifty acres OF prime Meadow Grass grows
well all over the Land, which renders IT 'alus'
bic for grazing purposes. Indeed, i, sfaze' au'
nually, about fifty head OF cattle IN Inc "CoOs'
Altogether it is very valuable tract, out @"i
disposed to sell il below It's value, as ! OWN
another large farm adjoining IT, and have not
sufficient force to manage both. / inVlte per-
sons disposed to purchase such property 10 eA'
anime il, or communicate with me by letter a.
Aceokeek Post-Ofice, Stafford county, Va
JOHN MINOR, NJ. ID,
Stafford Co., ap 2-2aw6m
UIoOL PURCHASED at highest cash
jan s HILL, BROWN Il partition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

A'TEAM SAW MlLL.-The undersigned
y would respectfully announce to the public
tnat Their Steam saw.Mili is now in operation,
about tour miles West OF Cuipeper Court House,
and that they are now prepared to furnish lum.
Der OF every description at the shortest notice
and upon reasonable terms, comprising all the
usual kinds suitable for building purposes
They nave on hand about four thousand feet
OF various kinds-some well seasoned
JEFFRIES Il GAINES.
Trrf,.,.r r. f.k 4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

A great land case between the State Of
Massachusetts, and the city Of Ro1bury. iu-
volvinr the title to lands valued at ssyeral
millions Of dollars, lying on the Old Back
Bav, between Boston and Roxbury, has been
decided in favor Of the State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23
COM n ERCIAL.
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, June 22.-Flour is active and pri.
ces steady; Howard street and Ohio S4,37 fresh
ground City Mills 81 25 Wheat is steady; red
J5GlO7c; white lO!6l5c, for fair to prime.
Corn is quiet; white and yellow 73G75c. Beet
is dull, and Pork lower-mess Pork SIT.
New YORK, June 22.-FIour has advanced;
sales OF /, 900 bbls; State 6 cents better) So
So4S3 90; Ohio (5c better,) $4.55GS4 IS;
Southern is steady, at S445GS475 Wheat
CLOSED finn; sales Of 10000 bush. Western red
lJlc; white lOGc Southern white 1850 Corn
closed heavy sales OF $4,000 bush mixed at 10
G72lc: white 7!G77c.; yellow TIC. Pork is
dull; mess $iG.5rG$!6 so; prime $3.50 Lard
Is quiet at io3aIIc. Whiskey is dull at 22Jc.
stocks are dali aud lower. Mo- Is 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

John j. Crittenden entered the Senate Of
the United States in 1917, forty-one years
since. 10 that long period, says the Cincin-
natl Commercial, he has been one OF the most
conspicuous, consistent, and able of Amerl-
can statesmen. Presidents have gone 10 and
out Of Office since, wiki not half his renoWn,
nor fourth of his ability. Lass brilliant
than many, his practical sagacity is almost
unequalled. Belonging to the conservative
party, aud coming from a central State, be
has gone to no extremes lie has been twice
in tie Cabinet, but has never been charged
with the lust Of Office. All manner Of cor
ruption has been seen in .gh places, but the
breath # Islander has never whispered it Of
him. Tho people of his own State have
valued these high qualities. From 1877 to
1919; from 1885 to lS4l; from 1912 TO lS49;
aud from 1858 to the present time, he has
been in the United States Senate. lu 1910
be became u member OF Gen. Harrison's
Cabinet. and 10 1850, of Mr.. Fllmore's.-
His present term OF service in the Senate
Will expire in 1861, iorty-four years from the
time he entered that body, and twen'y-one
years, in ali. Of Senatorial service. Suppos-
ing him to have been only of copst tutiOnal
age when he entered the Senate, he must
now be seventy-one years Of age-yet hale in
strength, and honorable among the conscrlpt
fathers of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

We Learn from KANSAS, that Governor
Denver has gone to Fort Scott TO suppress the
disturbances. The Board Of Commissioners
under the English bill have concluded their
second session. They adopted complete
set of regulations for the election. fixed the
precincts and voting places, appointed the
judges, etc. Three judges are appointed Ter
Democrat and one pro-sla'ery man. The
vote upon the LssSenworsh Constitution
sums % very light. .YHe,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

Mr.. Muir, Of Glasgow, is the originator of
an Ingenious mode Of stereotypiug from gutta
percba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

The destination of The Mgrmons is not pos
lively known, though the impression appears
still to be lha, ii is S)nora. There IL yet a
possibility that Col. Kane may return. His
most effectual argument for bringing aboutthe
submission of the MormOns was to convince
Young and others, Of the folly of resisting
the Government, and that war must end IN
the destruction Of their religious system.--
The seconded leaders were rntav0Tably
disposed to him, and endeavored to excite
prejudice, which was suppressed By Young.
We have news from Port au Platte to the
% list Up TO that time, no decisive action
had taken place between the troops OF Santana
and those of B.ez. Santana, however, was
before St. Domingo City with seven thousand
men, and only awaited the cooperation OF
his fleet to make an assault upon the town.
Both parties have procured aud armed some
dozen vessels each, and it was thought prob
abe that the quariels of the opposing par.
.ies might be finally settled by naval bat
tie Of the two ssuedroni.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

The City Council Of Richmond, have ap-
proprated $500 to defray the expenses
OF entertaining such public guests as may
visit that city during the funeral ceremonies
Of President Monroe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-23

A Geographic despatch from Washington,
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-09

DAILY UNION PRAYER MEEITNG.-
The crowded state of our columns during
the past four days, has prevented the pub
lication of our usual Prayer Meeting Re-
ports, and to-day we are unable to give
more than summary of the proceedings.
The meeting yesterday afternoon was not
well attended, wheth in consequence Of
the unsettled state Of the whether, or on nc-
count Of deere asng interest in the sub
ject of Religion, we are unable to say.
1t has struck us during the past week.
however much We may regret it, consider
ing the amount of work yet undone-that
the religious interest in this city has reach
ed IL eliminating point, and that the Great
Revival of 1858 has accomplished its mis-
sion. If this be the case oil forced attempts
to keep up the excitement beyond the time
to which the power which created it has
limited its action cannot but be productive Of
evil
We hope that the committee will consd-
er this matter carefully. and if there is suf-
ficient reason to believe that our position is
correct, that the special Prayer Meetings
will be discontinued
The meeting was conducted by Mr.. l. 8.
Veile, and consisted as usual Of prayer and
singing.
A number Of requests for prayers were
presented, and the exercises throughout
were interesting.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-09
Davenport Money Market.
OFTrcE ov STATE DEMOCRAT,

Saturday. May sth. 1858.
During the past week money has been, If
anything, q little easier. Some Of our
bankers are discounting sparingly, but con-
fine their operati ,ns, mostly, 70 produce
bills Of short date. City paper, unless Of
the best quality, finds no buyers. There is
considerable money for loan on first mort
gage of real estate.
Gold is not quite so scarce, but there Is
still but little in circulation. The same may
be said of currency, and for reasons which
We have heretofore given.
The principal feature Of the week, has
been the throwing out of Florence by two
Of our prominent bankers. Macklot 4
Corbin. and r. E. Campbell, do not receive it
longer on special deposit, or otherwise. Our
"Home Currency" continues exceedingly
herd, aad many II our mesehsnts are get
ting weary Of waiting for the good time
coming"
The quantity of Florence is slowly di-
minishing, but until it is entirely with
drawn, or placed on par with good cur
rency, and kept there, we may expect to
see nothing else. The proprietors Of this
money are redeeming but a very small
quantity at their own counter. This bu
siness is principally done for them by out
siders. prominent among which is the
"Gas House."
Exchange on New York is abundant at
ll-2 for currency, l2 for gold, and fur
ther reduction will probably take place
next week to IA for currency.
There is not much demand for Land
Warrants. and prices merely nominal.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-09
NUMBER l7S.
NEWADV'RTISEM'1S.
800 Crates Of CrOckeFy.
VVSh0lrS0 0l> nssA E1rfusl

HAVF IN It re and for sale the isrg It stock Of
i Il" Il IN This hne, In the State. Ny stock coo-
- Is of all the varieties nj nino class and EoysA-
en- Ware, yellow Rekiagham ware, tnycr Plate
a d Eritannia wa'e. bohrmisn, lie siusn and Am. r
tean Glassware. SolAt and Fiu,i Lamp Chandeliers
6i andolts. Ian, ~icks. Chimaeys and Clio. Is
Looking Gia ses and I. ohif. 6lass plst.s, aud ali
other artie IS usually KEEP in this line.
SYockesy-Consistso Of upws ris o: btD crates q and
ca,ks impo ted direct fro the poteri~s in IyerIoo
which enable me 70 sell nv goods 25 per cent less
than any other ieale- in the mark t.
Frerch ososcelain.-I hsve jnst received q very
large stock ef white and gold band China dire lsom
l.imog :, France Ny susnseuent W th he manu-
fsturers ere such that reeaive none but ,hc b o.
g'ade Of Goods of,h latest an m,st approved styles
tSoid band and decorated tea sets are worth from
eight TO twenty-five dols >, dinner sets and 9th
o. ticles at all prices.
Silver plated WaPe.-I have just receivsi q
very large stoek of Plat goods Of nogers, Smith 4
Co.. make. All goods are warranted N be plated On
the best quality white metal which can with dim.
Gu " BE- di-ii -guishea from silver.
a.ook1n8 01oooeo.--I have . larger 0usntity
than has ever before been offered for sale In this
y ace. Knives, forks aud walters of every quality
and size. In tact everything app-ItAining t, this
line OF business can b. had By calling at No. 16 lie
Claire Elo<k.
maySi&wH G. T. WEBB.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-09

From Washington.

WAsHmerox, May 6.-The American
Medical Convention refused to request The
Secretary Of the treasury 70 reinstall DR.
Bailey ~ Inspector Of drugs in New York
The city Of Louisville is 10 be the mex,
place Of meeting. The Ccnv cntion adjourn
ed sine die. They oil proceed TO Mt. YER
non tomorrow.
The postponement Of the vote on the Min.
nesota bill was the result Of the suggestions
Of Henry Winter Davis. looking toward a
general concentration of the opposition
against the Administration. A caucus ia
talked OF TO effect q union Of the Republicans
and Americans on the subject.
Gen. Cramer, Chief Clerk of the land off
&C at Lecompton, Kansas, who is now in
this city, reports that there was a very gen
eral feeling ofindignation in the Territory
at the announcement Of the sale ofthe Kick
apoo and Lecompton lands, and that meet
ings protesting against the sale have been
held throughout the Territory.
Senator Evans, whose decease was mon
TONED in the Senate today. was taken su'
denly i'll last evening while supping with
his colleague, Mr.. Hammond, and died soon
afterward. lIis death was caused b., dis
ease Of the heart
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-09
FIRE.-About IL o'clock Thursday

FIRE.-About IL o'clock Thursday
night, fire broke out in the coppersmith
shop occupied by W H. Shaddinger, ON the
corner Of Water and Eagle streets The
building was frame. A few minutes burn
ing was sufficient to envelope it in flames.
The Western No l was promptly on the
ground, but in spite of the company's exer-
tions, the building and all its contents were
consumed. The value of the property des-
troyed did not exceed 81 900, on which
there is an insurance of 5000. This was O
dangerous place for a fire. Had there been
any wind great fire would necessarily have
followed.
The fire is supposed to have caught from
stove in the building.
A small frame beside the one burned, was
completely charred in many places. The
prompt action.of the firemen prevented the
flames from spreading. Their gallant ef-
forts alone saved it from burning. Islander
d Aryus.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-09
From New York.

NEw YoRK, May 7.-At the meeting Of
the Chamber Of Commerce yesterday, a re-
port was presented on the subject Of coils
ions at sea, in which the course Of the
French authorities. in the case Of the Lyon
naise andfAdriatic, is criticised. The Com
mittee contend that If the claim In the case
Of Messrs. Gautier Bros, il just. then the
Collins Steamship Company have n claim Of
at least e75O00O against the owners of the
French steamer Vesta, for the loss Of the
steamship Arctic.
Appended to the report is draft Of bin
In regard to the collisions. The merchants
intend to agitate for uniform national law
upon the subject.
A detachment Of GOO troops left jersey
city for Utah. via ST. Louis.
Charles Fenton Mercer, exmember Of
Congress from Va, died near Alexandria,
on Tuesday
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-09

LB A pondcnt of the Cedar
Valley Times. writing from this city, pens
the following:
Davenport has issued shinplasters enough
to cover the whole city. Every business
house, almost. has its scrip" which will
hardly pass across the steet 1t makes fat
work for the printers, and that is the only
good it does. Only think Of great heaps of
scrip in aue and ten cent denominations. It
is enough to ruin the credit of any place.
Yes. "only think of it. Only think Of a
community plastered all over with shin
plasters so deep that it has become almost
impossible to discern dime of money. By
the way. We understand that the smaller
plasters are rapidly disappearing. So far
so good. But the main evil. the larger
creed of shinplasters-the father Of all the
lesser ones still clings to our community,
although gradually growing weaker and
weaker. 1t is true that many of our bust
ness firms have issued shinrlasters, and why
not !? If the public is benefited by the is
suance of ten dollar shinplasters, why is it
benefited in the same ratio by smaller ones2
We fail TO discern why it is not. Can the
larger wildcats inform u.s.
Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1858-05-09
LIE CLAIRE HousE.-Friend job

LIE CLAIRE UousE.-Friend John
the work of renovating and repairing this
house in good earnest. The rooms through
out are to be newly carpeted, painted and
papered in elegant STYLE the out buildings
are to be rebuilt; and everything connec-
ted with the old lie Claire is to undergo a
thorough and complete transmutation.-
This we arc glad to notice, and in its new
dress and under its new management We
doubt not that this we'll known establish
ment will regain its previous good standing
with the travelling public.