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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
Recreation for tn. Masses.

1t has become a custom tor considerable
portion OF the community, 10 all our prlnci-
pal American cities, to leave town Tor sea-
son during the summer, and seek plea
sure and health amid rural shades. The
fashion has even extended to villages, and
periodically their dusty thoroughiares are de-
serred Tor what IL called ''the country meal
ing thereby some watering place, where IN
obedience to the laws Of society, enieebied
constitutions are rCjuvenated and the AMI
NAL spirits stimulated, 10y pills II tough NUT
ton, rancid butter and nauseatlog sulphur
water, at sn enormous pfIce, bat which
inyisorate the moral as well as the physical
man, 50 that alter returning ircm the Springs
a man knows how to value the comforts OF
home, and finds 1t easy to cultivate the VIZ
tue of contentment. We do not mean u
dispute the advantage Of the custom referred
&c; month, u week, or even days visit TO
the country il oten Of service to health aud
happiness; but the misfortune Is that tue
grea, mass of the community, men OF mole
rate means, vet whose industrious habits e5-
pecially demaud intervals OF repcse, are VIZ
tually excluded IRON the watering places, OF
indeed aoy country resorts, by tne exrav4-
CANT prices which II has become the fashion
to demand. There is scsrce village bote
in Virginia, OF three or four thousand lnhab-
itants, accessible by railroad, which does
not charge visitors at all times of the year
city rates. A stranger may g 10 New York,
aud 6nd comfortable houses at which bis ex-
penses will not be IS great as at some OF our
little Villages. Ii is not to these. however,
We refer, 80 much es ~ the enormous exac-
tions al the watering places, and the country
taserns, during the fashionable seasob-
S Jmew bat less than naii The STANDARD Char
yes would yield handsome prChi aud l.
strikes u, that some enterpr.siug person. 10
the possession OF an ordinary constance,
might realize i hand sOme sun, and prUSe
pubic beueiact1r by establishing country
resort, 10 hesltnIul location, upon such
terms as would suit the means Of people OF
moderate income. AT present, there Is
scarce little country tavern 10 Virginia.
which can boast sulphurpuddie 10 It's back
ward, and an active corps oil hsas aod choch.
es in every bedroom, that does not lie in wait
for unsuspectipg pilgrims, AUD victimIzs
them at the rate Oi ten dollars week
Rich. Disp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
The BERN CrODs.

The Hamilton b rmudian OF tue 5.h says
The ingathering and shipping Of the pota
TO and onion crops are going on with com
rneudabie energy. and the only drawback &c
the pleasure that rybody feels at the &C
tive demand for these much esteemed edibles
is, that the entire return vi the crops through.
out the country will fall considerably short
OF the quantities which formed the aggre.
gate Of the produce If last year. This fall
ing of applies especially to the potato, the
yield IF which this season will not, il 10 as
serted Oh good authority, be more than oue
bali of last years. crops that is to say, the
entire return Q! 1858 is not expected to reach
10000 barrels and IF this greatly dinin.
isued production o. the potato very nearly
oue-hsli has already Teen exported.
QIaotl,IeI OF potatoes (crop Of 1859 ship
poo 70 date: To New York 8 622 barrel,; 10
Baltimore 200 bsrr"ls; u Norfolk SO barrels;
10 the West Indies 936 barrels: To Halifax 20
barrels; ,otal, 9,o04 barrels.
The qrlntity OF onions shipped TO date, is
So 900 h all 10 the West Iudies.
The quantity Of tomatoes shipped TO date,
is $50 oU1es--all to New York excepting SO
boxes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
Foreign Items.

General Espinasse in France. has recon-
nepded and the Emperor sanctioned the re-
moyal of all projects, sub-prefects, Secretaries,
General and Counselors OF Prefecture, who
have attained certain ages, calculated to in
pair their administrative powers.
The circulation of the Independence Beige
bad been interdicted for one month IN France.
Tue Calcutta correspondent OF the DAILY
News says it has become evident that the
"tject Of the Dude campaign has failed that
SIR Colin CampbeIi's conquest was but that
of an empty city; aud that the final battle
ground will be the territory OF RDbllcund.-
1t also says that nothing further will be at
tempted vet, owing u the hot weather.
Letters report serious risings among the
serfs in Russia 10 some localities, and the 10
terposition Of the military to restore quiet.
NJ de Chasseron, the son.iD-law OF Prince
Murat, is appointed French charge d'stfsi:es
10 China. in place of NJ. de B)urDoulon, sp-
pointed to another post.
The Loadon Times of May 2, comes out in
an elaborate article against capital punish
ment.
Mr.. dIsraeli has stated in the British
House OF Commons that the Bank Of Eng
land had accommodated ths Government
with 60 100000 sterling at 81 per CT. for re-
demptlou OF Exchequer Bills, but Govern
ment had only awaited itself of one million.
The British Government is about to pro-
claim national Thanksgiving for the sue
cess of the British arms IN India.
A communication in the Times, dated
Plymouth May l, says, respecting the Attain
tic telegraph cabIe:-"AIl the wire has been
removed from the tanks at keyham except
ing about 200 mile, which are 10 the course
OF removal, at the rate Of about two miles per
hour, 10 the Niagara"
Trade 10 Paris exhibits slight improve
ment Floor was rather higher. Wheat was
firm. The Grain crops were looking faVora-
Dle, add the vines were promising well.
Wines and Brandies were dull and shghtiy
lower.
la the British House of Commons. q long
debate has taken place On the financial at
fairs of the country. The bill imposing Q
stamp Oh bankers checks Was read q second
time Mr.. d'Israel's second resolution de-
claring it expedient for the Government Ut
India to be placed 10 the hands OF Secre-
tary of State, with power to perform all the
functions hitherto exercised by the East In
tla Company, was carried by vote OF 35l
to 100
Mr.. Roebuck gave notice that be would
cal the attention OF The House to the 'Suez
canal
Geo Peel announced that no more militia
regiment. will he dIsLanded at present.
Mr.. Gladstone moved an address to the
Queen 10 favor of giving just weight " the
wishes of the people of Wallacbia, and
Moldavia, in respect to union of the Da-
nuhan principaities. Lord John Russell
supported the motion, but Palmerston, d..
Israeli, and others opposed il on the ground
that it was dictatIOu to the Paris conier-
euce, which meets on the 10Th OF May.
Mr.. Ez.eraid anne uuced that harmony
was restored between England and Sardinia
10 tie CagIiari affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
LecisIat,on for California.

10 the House OF Representatives, on Tues
day, Mr.. CLARK, Of New York, stated that
within few days public acts Of au impor,
tant character in relation to California had
passed the Senate and been refereed to
the Judiciary TO mi;tee of the ii ,us,; and
lie was informed that, should these acts fail
TO pass in time for the next steamer, very
great detriment to the public interest might
result, Involving possibly a loss Of $4,000, 900
from the national Treasury. Under these
circumstances be asked unanimous coGsen,
TO report back the bills referred to, and put
them upon tuelr passage.
No objection being made. Mr. Clark, then
reported back from the COMMITTEE On the
Judiciary the following Senate bills, which,
under the ope raticn Of the previous question,
were read third time and passed:
An act for tue prevention AGA punishment
OF frauds III land titles IN the State Of Gail.
toruIa.
An act to provide for the collection and safe
keeping Of tue public archives in the State
OF California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
virginia News.

The Sheriff OF Spotsylsanla, Mr.. mos b.
French, has paid the amount due for Ii
csnses BY Fredericks burg and the county
into the State Treasury. Last year the IL
oense tax psid in reached nearly $4,000.
" hilst this year it will not reach S6,000-at
least 50 900 being lost to the State by the re-
cent License Law.
The citizens of Rapdan Station in Culpeper
and those of Orange c. H., were greatly eS-
ercised, last week, at the reported presence
among them Of person who bad escaped
from confinement at Culpeper G. H., and
was thought to bear about him the small pox
contagion.
Mr.. Henry Tanner near Oak Park, Madi-
son county, recently had bic hand blown of
by an untimely explosion Of powder whilst be
was engaged 10 blasting rock. His arm WAS
! auput tied at the wrist 10 save his life. -
Thos. Fry. at the same time was also injured
but no severely.
The lot next adj lining Citiz,n's H'lI, 10
fredericksburg, has been purchased of John
NJ. Herndon, ESQ.,, for the purpose OF erect
ing upon it Catholic Church. The lot sold
for $780, The Herald says that the designed
edifce will be a handsome ornament TO
the town.
The Virginia Sentinel says :-"Mr. Thos.
Hill has lately purchased an excellent man
ufacturing mill with the small farm adjoin.
ing, at the very low price Of $500. 1t is
situated on Hazel river, near Homeland,
Culpeper county"
The Army Worm has appeared in immense
quantities in the wheat and other fields near
Norfolk On the beautiful and productive
farm of Col E. A. Herbert there are mil
lions.
The Court of Stafford county has imposed a
foe of 81 900 upon the Commissioner of the
Revenue of that county for not furnishing
the Sheriff with his books in the time re-
quired by law.
A son Of Col. A. w. Doniphau, of Mexi.
can War celebrity, attending college at Beth
any, was, we are sorry to lsaro, drowned at
that place, while bathing in the creek below
the village, on Tuesday last.
The Petersburg Intelligencer says that the
Norfolk and Petersburg Railroad will not
probably be completed before September or
October.
The steam saw mill of Messrs. Page &
Allen, Gosport, was destroyed by fire on Sat.
urday morning Last, between 2 and o'clock.
Loss $4,000 or $1,000.
Three Independent Virginia Banks, Mon
ticello, Howsrdsville and Scottsville, have
determined to establish agencies for the re.
demption of their notes at Baltimore.
The net amount received for the Mount
Vernon Association, in Norfolk, on Friday
night, at MIR. Everett's Lecture, was $685.
"a. Whole amount received SS6l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

10 the General mbly of the Old School
Presby terian Church, on the / lth instant, the
Rev. DR.. Breckinridge spoke at length in
opposition to the proposed union Of the two
divisions Of that Church. He deemed tho
anion upadvisable and impossible, and at
the close Ct bis speech be submitted decla-
ration to that effect for the endorsement Of
the Assembly. He vas replied to by Rev.
Mr.. Cobb. OF Georgia, in favor Of Commit
too Of Conference on the subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

A trial of the steam fire engine for one Of
the Baltimore companies was made in Phila-
delphia on Friday afternoon, which proved
entirely satisfactory. Steam was raised and
the engine put in service in ten minutes after
reaching the ground, and, with sixty pounds
Of steam, a stream of water, though one
inch nczzlc, was thrown against the wind a
distance of $50 feet. A stream through q
l. inch nozzle was thrown a distance Of 2l8
ieet, and two streams were thrown distance
Of l60 feet. The engine has arrived in Bal
timore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
Infant. Applying for Dlxo,e.

Special term. BslOre judge Sutherland.
A very amusing petition for divorce was
presented to the Judge, which may be taken
a. highly illustrative Of an age Of progress.
l. ward Ayres, IAN infant. aged fourteen. ZAP.
piled by petition to have guardian appoin.
ted to Prosecute salt for divorce from his
the petitioners. not the gusrdiaD's-wife.
The Judge, having read the papers. inquired
how old the interesting lady defendant might
be, ard was informed she was abou, si1tssn.
The Judge then sigaed the paper, sod granted
the prayer OF the petition. appointing james
Husfsrd such guardisn.--N +. Com. Ads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

The death Of DR.. Hare, the late distin-
guishsd chemist, has already been announced.
He had q high reputation both in this country
and in Europe, in consequence Of several o!
his discoveries in chemistry, his inventions
and Improvements in chemical apparatus,
and bis papers and essays on scientific sub.
jsots. His abilities thus recognized. he was
appointed Professor Of Chemistry in the
Medical Department Of the University Of
Penns ylvanis, AID continued to act in that
capacity for number of years. Since bis
res isnstion, bis thoughts have been turned to
other subjects, and in the latter years of bis
life he devoted much of bis time to investiga-
lions concerning Spirisualism, of which be
became firm believer. He died in the seven
ty-seventh year Of his aye.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
w. H. Seward an his Old Hobby.

We had supposed from the liberal views of
Mr.. Seward on the Army bill, that be was
about to take wider range for 1860 that the
narrow platform of the slavery agitation; but
it appears from his late speech before Ie-
publican caucus in Washington, that he
sticks to the niger like brother. We
would admonish him, however. that this will
never do. First Of all, as the Northern anti
slavery candidate, be must dlspIace Fremont
Banks, Chase, Hale, and others; and them
sbould he secure the anti-slavery norplna-
t;,n. he will have 10 contend against one or
,wo onnosition conservative candidates, and
against one or two democratic candidates,
including. perhaps. the Little Giant" as the
Douel.s sn.i-Lsooupsou candidste. Serious,
j.. Masssr Seward. the bigger platform ana
noshins s,ss will you hig h and dry Win
Birnsy, Van BursD, and Aie. Try Nv
y H1ald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

There has been considerable excitement in
Burlington, Vermont, for q few days past, on
the subject of the removal of the remains OF
Gen. Ethan Allen. The ceremonies of lay.
irg the cornerstone Of the monument order.
cd by the State have been deferred, and the
authorities If the town and the committee OF
the monument have made thorough search,
to the depth of six or eight feet, in all parts
of the family lot not known to be occupied
by the remains of otber members of the fam.
lily, where bis monument stood, without ind'
ing the slightest indication Of human re-
mains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

The Tariff is not to be touched at this ses-
sion of Congress. On Tuesday, Mr.. Morris,
of Pennsylvania. offered resolution in the
House Of Representatives, instructing the
Committee of Wsys aud Means co report
upon the e1pedieucy Of revising the present
tariff. and augmenting the duties on arti-
olss of domestic manufacture, 80 as to afford
increased protection to American industry.
The vote on spspendirg the rules for the in
PRODUCTION of the resolution was, yeas S6,
navs lO1.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
wonlnn's Iklyhts.

At one VI the precious gatherings recently
held in Gotham Tor the promotion OF Bee
zebub's kingdom upon earth, which figured
under the name OF the "Woman's Ri hts Con
vention," a worthy auxiliary OF Gsrrison's
and Beecher's aud Cheeve7' Institutes, u pro-
diseOus luminary, not hitherto unknown to
tame, shot forth a lurld radiance upon the
congregated lieges OF his Birthstone Majesty,
there aud then assen bled, some in pcrucoats
and soma 10 breeches A certain ''Stephen
Pearl Andrews"-a ''pedrt" OF fellow, no
douUt--embraced the opportunity OF display
ing his devotion to the cause OF these Ana
zOnian lord, OF creation, In manner 10
shame all similar previous exhibitions. lie
female " ho occupied the char must have fe.t
the force OF his clUcutluu as be eXpatIated
upon the glorious privileges anu eX.mptIoas
which he claimed Tor tho daughters OF Eve.
The chains of matrimony be was prepared IT,
show were disgu sting abJmIDations. Women
icsre made 10 be mothers, was his text, but
hOp they we're to be made so, be ielt some
em oarrassment in arguing, although 1t was
very evident that he did not hold that it ought
to be through the ordinary instrumeotality OF
lawful wedioek. The following extract from
bis reported speech will give some idea OF hl.
views on this head
"lIe thought TIE vital question o! marriage
should be cDusdered IL Il "Uman'- rights
convention. UIe vi the dearest rights OF wo-
man was that OF the maternity Vi toe coming
generation, and to cbsuge tho conditions OF
that maternity, to experiment, as ne would
say, and 20 decide as TO the best method Of
sirirg and generating the forthcoming poPu-
lstion. Sensation. Until this radical ques-
ton was touched, tue vital point of womau's
rights was not reached "--Petersburg Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

The city Of New York seems stirred to i's
very centre by the recent discoveries OF the
manner in which the milk sold in the streets
10 procured. 1t seems that just out of the
city are large distilleres, where the refuse of
the manufactures. 10 cold to the cow keepers,
who feed il hot and sour to the cows. The
effect 10 that the COWS are turned into masses
of putrefaction and all the sickly fat and
iellies of their system ron to milk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

The fredericksburg Herald says:-"Ths
financial affairs Of the fredericksburg lnsu-
rance Company have been so we'll managed
that large profits have been made thus far;
but it seems that many of the Stockholders
lack faith in regard to the future. Accord
ingly, it was determined at meeting held
on Saturday last, to close it's affairs as rapid.
ly as the policies now out should expire-or
rather. that the President aud Directors
should adopt such measures towards wind
iog it up as they should deem proper. 1t is
suggested that another Company will proba-
bly, DO organized under the present charter"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20
judge Thomas, of the Supreme Court Of

Judge Thomas, of the Supreme Court OF
Ma ssac bussetts, in session at Lowell, has
given decision in the case OF the will of
James Hurd, of Maiden, in favor Of the
heirs, thereby depriving the four States OF
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and Mas
sachusetts of i've thousand dollars, which 10
said document he bequeathed to each, to be
expended in furthering the production OF
sugar 10 those States. The testimony show
ed that the testator was not of souod mind
when he executed the will.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

The late hurricane, at Peoria, Illinois,
struck the city at about 5 O'Clock in the eveu-
ing. In the twipkling Of an eye, fifteen or
twenty houses were unroofad, every church
spirc in the city blown down, three canal
boats loaded with lumber sunk, AID the
steamer Oin, with twenry.one passengers on
board, made a complete wreck, her cabin
being blown entirely away. And what seems
really miraculous, is the fact that but one
life was lost 10 all this furious disorg anzation
of matter, and utter demolition Of structures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

The robins down in Maine, suffered great
" from the snow storm last week, and crel,s
under doorsteps and barns for shelter. "A
bensvolsu, gentleman a! Bucksport, Ne.
opened room for them, built FIRE apd SUP
piled them with meal and bsy-seed. Tween
ty-fve or thirty accepted bis Inequalities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

Rev. Wu. J.. Breckenridge, LII. D., for
many years pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church at Louisville, and one Of the most
eminent preachers 10 the country has been
compelled to resign bis pastoral duties on &C
count Of i'll health. He bss been pastor Of
the FIRST Presbyterian Church at Louisville
for quarter of a century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

Amongst the nominations confirmed by the
Senate on Tuesday, were those of Isaac v.
Fowler as Postmaster Of the city of Ne"
York: Mr.. Westco.t ne Postmaster of Phils-
delrhia; and Isaiah Rynders as Marshal OF
the United States for the Southern district OF
New York
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

The New Orleans Bulletin severely CEN
sares Senator Hammond for calling some OF
the free laborers Of the North white slaves"
aud the "mud-sils Of society,"" and then over
hauls the Providence Journal for asserting
that toe people OF the South consider labor
humillatipS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

The amount Of the Lost package Of bills on
the Planter and Mechanics bank, SIC, 600,
and for which reward Of q 500 was offered
BY tho Company, was promptly paid over to
the bank by the Adams Express Co.'s agent,
ON Friday
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

A fire occurred at Chicago, on the 18th
inst, which consumed several buildings OF
small value, but dreadful loss Of life resul-
ted. Nine persons are known to be burned,
and three others are missing. The names OF
the lost are: Harrison Barger, wife and three
children: Mr.. Reilly and Mr.. Johnson and
SOD. The fire is supposed to have been the
work uf an ipcendisry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

GREAT BARGAINS IN DRY GOODS
(I The subscribers, desiring 10 reduce their
.>orx OF GOODS. are now Offering 10 their Gus
toners great inducements-La"ns al cents
worth ~ cts Organizes, ("afrsnted last col
ors) lsi cts, worth Is cts; fancy CaLcoes, last
colors, at ~ cts, worth i23 cts; dottei SWISS
very cheap; blsached Cettons, an excellent arti
Gle, only ~ cts, with many other IooDs
which will be sold n reduced prices:
nv 40 IF. d L. 4. LARKIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

~ YousG MES's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
Necessity compeis the Christian A'soci'i"
to call again upon the Ladies for hsiP
The money realized from the Ladies Fs''''t
enabled the Association 10 continue the Saba.
and Night Schools, but was not sufficient 10 d
tray the other expenses incurred during the pa
winter.
The Ladies who approve of our humble 8
forts TO do good, and are willing to aId Us '
getting up Strawberry Festival, are reqls''
10 meet in the Society's Rooms, on Roya' ''i-'
at O'Clock, this Thursday afternoon o.
order OF the my colt COMMIT lhh
NJ ELECTION TICKETS.-l.cNs.' F.
the ensuing election properly ARRANGED. ~
handsomely gotten up, aud printed on nn' 7
per, can BE- had al this office. Orders IRON "
country will be promptly attended TO.
INV l5-eotE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

Ga MInday morning, party Of fifteen
persoos started from CIncn patl to New York
to take the next steamer for Europe. Three
# the party went by the way Of Washington
aud the balance by Bufio. The Gazette
says the latter consisted Of Abraham Mack,
his wife, aud Elk children; NJ. Bettman and
his son Charles, aged about twelve year.;
Abraham M0riz aud VIM. Sta:heI. laeger
Iiemen are merchants. Three OF toe party
were killed 10 the railroad catastrophe near
Utica; daughter OF MIR. Mack, aged twelve,
aud son OF SIX years. MIR. Beiman's con
was also killed, aud ~. B. was badly wound
ed. A girl going to Europe With the family
of Mr.. Mack was so icjured that her brother
in Cincinnati wss telegraphsd 10 come on i'm
medistely if be wished to see bis sister,
Some Of the others we're considerably injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-20

~ 10 the supplement which accompa-
niss This psnbes Of the Gazette for the Coun.
try, vii; Be found o variety Of miscellaneous
rsidis6 nattsr, public and private Gales, and
oshw sdsortiDsosuts.