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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
Tho slavery Question.

The Peters burg Intelhgencer abiding to
this subject, says:
"Somo Southern journals are exceedingly,
and we think unnecessarily, uneary at the pre-
sent aspects Of the slavery controversy. We
think that they disturb ,hem.elves gres'
deal too much aboutit. So far from thinking
that it is question which ought to override
all others, we think that it ought to be With
drawn entirely from the arena of political dis
cussion, where for the last quarter OF a century
it has been sgitated only for party purposes,
and has served only for food for denagogues.
What has been, or is to be, gained by this
ceaseless defamation upon the eutJect OF
slsver>9 What has it profted either The South
or the North? The institution stands precise
" az 1t did before the first disturbing word
was spoken or written aboutit.
The country has been harrassed most srle.
vouslY; the public mind has been chafed and
worried to an iptolcrabIe degree by the most
absurd contentious that ever disgraced peO-
pie pretending to be capable OF stlf-soVern'
ment."
Ooe respected contemporary proceeds fur
tber to read very salutary lesson to North
ern journals, whose conductors have unneces'
saTily agitated this question, and are constan-
tly connecting i: with politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
Effects OF FrIglII.

St. Petersburgh papers contain an account
Of the depopulation of an entire district by
fright, which occurred in July last. on the
Asiatic frontier, beyond the Ural. % the
third OF the month, the whole population of
two villages, Kcslowks and Semlauko, sud
denly appeared, with all their movable
property, in the district town of NoSoser-
gievsk, with the intelligence that countless
hordes of Bsshkirs had invaded the neigh
boring village of Pokiowka. They also sta
ted that tho nonadic tribes of Bashkirs and
Kirgbeses we're overrunning and laying waste
the entire country. The inhabitants of No
yosergievsk were panic-ssricken by the news,
and fed preoipitstely. communicating their
fright to the region through which they pass
ed. The entire post road from Samsrs to
Orenbure was in motion, and on both sides
of the road, for a distance OF fifty versts,
wherever the rumor reached, the people fed
helser.skel,er. In three days twenty Villages
were depopulated, and 10 twelve others the
inhabitants were Oh the point OF leaving,
when news came that the rumor was IN
founded! The report seems to have orlglna-
ted with an ipebristed government official.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

The Indian War I'm Oregon and WASH
tngton territory Closed.

The Indian War I'm Oregon and wash
ingtom Territory Closed.
The puhiic will be grattied at the Gdvices,
CT iefly official, from Washington Territory.
The energetic measures Of the War Depart
ment, bravelv and ably carried into effect by
the gallant officers OF our army in that dis
tant regioo, have brought the Indian war on
that theatre to q permanent close.
! Official and unofficial! intelligence from the
Pacific coast announces the termination OF tie
Indian war in Oregon and Washington TEL
ritories. After the battle Of the Spokan
Plains, Col. Wright FASTENED forward TO the
Cnur d'Alene mission The C9lr dAl"nes
then sued tor peace, aud agreed TO an unc1n-
ditional submission, provided their lives were
spared If that were promised to them they
promised u give Up two young men who had
been the main movers in the attack en- Col.
! S:eptoe, and also give hostages for their to
ture god conduct. The offer was accepted.
| The two main offenders were handed over,
and i've prominent men, with their wives
| and families, were offered as hostages. Many
| of the tribe then came in with their wives
from the mountains, thus showing that the
peace WAS sincere on their part. The Pend
OTelile, tue Cpohau, dbo lHo e'Su1o h'o''
! i'm ediatey sued for peace, also, Offering to
accept any terms which might be imposed
upon them. Peace was also granted to them.
The two Cear d'Alene prisoners end the
hostages OF the four hostile tribes were taken
| to Fort Waila-Walla where they remain
| All hostlities are now at an end. Tue
prom Ut and Elective manner in which the
campaign has been conducted reflects great
credit on ali engaged in it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
Revolution at Gusymas.

New YORK, Nov. l4.--Preate letters re-
ceived here from Guaymas dated October III
give accounts of the revolution conhrHatory
of the recent published statement. They
say that Captain Stone, with his surveying
party, consisting of about thirty Americans
occupied three houses 10 the centre OF the
town, directly between the opposing parties.
If the attack had been made on him he would
bave boisted the American flag aud fought
under it, they being we'll armed and having
plenty Of ammuuition, and brig in the bar
Dor mounting two nine pound guns to retreat
to If necessary.
Lieut. Mowry was ready to lend assistance
With bis own men. The civil war ended by
the surrender Of authorities to the rebel
partJ. After getting all they demanded, and
obtaining guarantee OF immunity from pro-
secuGiou, the rebels reinststed the authorities.
The Americans were not attacked owing TO
their fim position and declining to surrender
their houses to the rebel leader.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
The next Governor.

The Kanswha S:ar, and come other pa
pers are Attempting to create the impression
that Western Virginia is Dot for John Lctch
err for Governor. 10 our opinion the senti-
ment in this section Of the State is nearly
unanimous for the nomination of Letcbe-.
Some time ago we thought that Judge Brosk-
cnbrongh's chances we're looking NJ, but bis
connection With the Clemens aftlr has Ell.
fectualy damned him I'VE mean politically OF
course) with the Democracy OF this section
for some time to come. And We would not
be surprised if some other gentlemen should
be entirely e1,in guished for all time to come,
by their connection with this unfortunate az
fair. Any how it has bad the efec: to make
the nomin alton of John Letcher doubly sure.
These are our opinions merely. But We think,
that We have a pretty good opportunity Of tiud-
ing on, the sentiments Of our peopls.-Mor-
QdntOiUn Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
TeIegEaphIc Dispatches.

Bosroy. Nov. l5-The fremont Houee
was sold at auction today, subject TO TOUR
wears lease, tor $4,000. The name Ut the
purchaser Was not mentioned.
Tue weather is cloudy, with indications ot
snow. A dispatch from White River JUNO
ton, VT says it is showing hard there.
City Marshal Warren, Ut Worcester, VINO
wss accidentally shot On Wednesday, oied
this morning.
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15-After Col Miles late
battle with the InGlans ID New Mexico. TWO
of his men, VIM. Nugen., and Maurice Paul
man, were found to be missing, and 1t was
supposed they were killed. Sergeant Joho
! Thompson was wounded. -,
WARRINGTON, Nov. l4-Gov. Medary VII!
leave Washington to-morroS tor ONO, ana
will ansH err 10 the course OF week whether
he will uccept the leadership OF the appoint
ment OF Governor of Kansas, made hiu ny
the President.
CHARLESTON. Nov. l4.--The steamship lsa-
bel, Capt. Ruilus, arrived here last evening.
Her news is anticipated by the Star OF the
| West. She reports sugar rs declining, and
molasses neglected.
La CROSSE, WIS, Nov. l3.-Six inches oil
snow fell last night in this vicinity, and Lake
Pepin is frozen over. The boats will proba'
bly be able - make but few more trips be-
fore the close of navigation.
New ORLEANS. Nov. l2.-The steamer
QusGer City sailed this morning tor Caliior,
tia, via Tehunntcpcc, with the mails and
passengert--25 cabin and q steersga.
OswEG !, Nov. l3th--The schooner j, 3
Reed, from St. Joseph's, with wheat and ium,
Der for thi, port, vert ashore in snow-squalI
this morning under Fort Oatario. Tue YES
sci and cargo are insured.
HARR1sBURG, Nov. 13.h.-The Governor
Yesterday commissioned John NJ. Read Judge
Of the Supreme Court for t!teen years, fom
the first Monday Of December next
Troy, n. Y, Nov. l3.-Oser half an inch
of snow fell IN this city and vicinity between
8 and Q o'clock this morning. 1t has now
melted away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
From Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Nov. l3.--The steamship
Tennessee has arrived at this port, having
left Vera Cruz on the 9ih inst. She briggs
the Intelligence that Guadais.jara has been
recaptured by the Liberals. after being des
perasely defended. The Liberals have been
reinforced. The people were rejoicing over
the result Ialoaga was anxious to retire
from his Official position as President. Ma
zatisn was also in possession Of the Liberals.
San Bias is the only town on the Pacific now
held by the Illoaga party. The steamer
Guerrero was recapsured in Tobeseo river by
the Liberals. Ojaca had been captured by
Gen. Alvarez.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Chauncey Brooks, esq, having resigned
his position as president Of this road, there
is considerable interest among railroad men
and politicians as to who shall be bis sue
cesaor. The election will take place on We'd
nesday and in the mean time the anna.
al meeting of stockholders will be held to-
morrow at Baltimore, and twelve direc-
tors, representing the individal stock, be
then chosen. John w. Garrett, esq.,, long
a useful director is the most prominent
candidate for the presidency; but it is
now understood that number Of the State
and city directors have after meeting for
consultation. decided on nominating and
supporting Brooks, the present incumbent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
uoxy the Price OF Bread 10 Managed In
Paris.

Egsry bag Of wte,t, -four or meal that
comes to the CITY must be brought to the
Halle au-Ble, or Grain Hall. This Is al i'm
NE use area, enclosed with circular wall,
aud covered by huge dome; so that 1t pre-.
sents a vast, untr0ken ball, Of grand and
beautiful proportions, Lighted from the top.
Various stalls, with desks, firm the offices OF
the clerks and employees. On the floor OF
this hall are piled up dollhouse fashion, the
bags Of grain, presenting 10 the visitor
striking panorama OF solid plenty.
The city of Paris is surrounded by wall,
not for defence, as it is comparatively slight,
but simply for police revenue; and other mu-
nicipal purposes, one of which is the reguis-
ton # the bread market. Barriers, that ID
gates, With police after dants and revenue o :
fcers, form the only entrances to the city, ex-
cept the river Seine, which has also Its
guards. E7ery bushel of wheat or other
gcain brou sht to the city for sale must be
registered sad stored at the graiu hall, uodor
heavy penalties. This regulation is rigidly
enforced, which it is easy to do, at the bar
riers, With 81 bulky al article; especially as
the bags must be OF uniform size.
FROM this register of the daily supply, the
! w tuc kuOW ~ hoot Jeos
how many pounds or pecks Of grain of any
kind there are in Paris. From accurate sta
tistics required to bs furnished, tbey know
| how mucG -four or meal is baked daily ct
each bakery, and how much bread OF all
kinds is consumed. They are therefore able
to fix the weigh, and price of loaves, each
siz3 and shape Of which has its appropriate
name, according to the ratio between sup
ply and demand, allowing fair aud just
profit to producers traders. and bakers; no
more, nor less. This price, thus fairly grsdu-
ased at short intervals, is fully proclaimed
to the public, the dealers, the bakers, snd the
police.
The police are authorized to drop in at any
time. Into any bakery or breadshop, where
bread is exposed for sale, and weigh the
osves. There is also a special inspecting
officer appoipted for this express purpose
! HIS visits Gro not stated, that they may not
have things got ready for exhibition instead
of Inspection, according to the English and
| American fashion Of doing such things. II
the inspector finds the weight deficient, or
the price Of a particular kind Of loaf too high
for the grade, all the bread in the chop is
swept Of OF once, aud distributed to the hos
pitfalls and other elsmosynary establishments
Of the city. Thus are the public protected
against private cupidity speculsting ia the
means of existence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
New steam CarrinSs.

Col. L. NJ. Hoe. of New York, the inven-
tor of the celebrated type revolving printing
press, two of which are now WORKING 10 tho
Sue Iron Building in printing The Sum- i,
about to construct carriage to travel over
any turnpike or good country road, and to
be propelled By steam. The first is intended
for himself 70 ride ost and 10 between bis
place Of business aud bis country seat, about
twelve milss from the city Of New York. 1t
is expected that the carriage and pfopelling
power will not cost more than good pair Of
horses and coach, and travel over far road
as the rate of two thirty per mile. This will
pr,ve a great public convenience, beside the
saving of horse flesh and oats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
Death OF Professor woodbury..

The New York papers announce the recent
death Of Professor Isaac B. Woodbury., one
of the most prominent of New York music
teachers. He was native Of Massachusetts,
and early applied himself to the musical pro-
feseion. lie was formerly teacher IN the
public schools of Boston, whe nee be removed
TO New York some eight or ten years since.
For the past few years be hss been in i'll
health, and after visiting both Europe and the
Southern States, without obtaining permanent
relief. he died at Columbus, South Carolina,
on the Goth Of Ossotsr, aged onIy thirty nine
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

An official order, by Lieutenant General
Scott. has just been published. in which hon
orable mention is made ef the recent com bats
with hostile Indians, and in which the COD
duct Of the officers and troops. including the
volunteers and employees, in the United
States military service, is noticed 10 terms Of
high praise. The privates are not overlooked
or neglected. The various actions which it
resi.es, 60 ersdi.sble to The army, though
already before the public in lesa reliable
newspaper accounts, are DOW presented in
an authentic shape. The gallsD:ry display
Cd. and the hardships endured, in these In
dian wars, are thus preserved for history
and no troops have more fairly earned the
applause and gratitude of their country than
those employed in subduing the hostile saVa-
ses on our Southern, Southwestern, Western
and Northwestern frontiers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

The Democrats of Bedford county have
called for nomin atipg Convention for Abe
marie Congressional district. The Char
lo,tesvlle Exponent says:-"So far as we
have seen or heard expressed, the universal
sentiment OF tho people Of this Congressional
district il that if there is to be among the
Democracy any contest as to VITO shall be
our next Congressman, this contest shall be
decided 10 Congressional Convention"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

N. Trautwein and A. Lett, two youths in
dicted at St. Louis for the murder OF Il. Dow
ney, we're, on Monday, found guilty Of muir
der in the first degree" The ST. Louis Re-
publican states that Downey was murdered
for his money, and sdds:--"This csse should
be on awful warning to youth, teaching them
that the love of money ia the root OF all evil.
1t should teach them to Try to be satisfied with
the station in which they may be placed,
however irksome it appeurs or however hard
a master they may have; that eetting money
honestly is tue best way; that avarice leads to
cheating, cheating to robbery, robbery to
murder, and murder to an ignoble death or
life OF iguominy and shame"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

The youth. James Rodgers, who was nu g
in Nov York ON Friday last, was in the Zo'h
year Of bis sgs oaly. His iguominious DOOM
in the very spriug-sime Of life, should be SCI
emn warning to the fast and reckless youth,
not only of that city, but everywhere else
About the time fixed for the execution Of
young Rodgers in New York, an Irish woman,
40 or SO years of age, and we'll dressed, en-
tered the Lower Police Court, leading by the
hand puny girl, or 7 years Of age. The
woman confidently applied for permission to
visit the prison, stating that the child with her
was subject to fits, ord she had been told by
several persons tina. it the child could lay It's
hands upon the body Of a man who had been
OK eouted, before the body was cold, she would
be entirely cured. She was told that such au
idea was absurd; but the woman persisted IN
believing it, when the clerk told her that he
had no power to admit any one to the prison.:
that she would have to apply TO the sheriff.
SO impressed was the idea on the woman 3
mind, that she FASTENED out and endeavored
to find the sheriff, aud the last seen OF her
was at the prison office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

George W. Roseubsrger, Of Shenandoah
county, Va, one OF the successful exhibitors
at the National Fair, has sold two calves,
"Kentucky Boy" and miss WHITAKER" for
$275, and "Lilly" and Louis PHILIPPE" for
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

1t Is supposed that by the recent contract
with Mr.. Everett, the proprietors Of the New
York Ledger. for giving ten thousand dol
lara 90 the Mount Vernon Fund. will pu,
double that sum into their own pockets!-
Mr.. Eyeresss disinterested conduct cannot be
too highly praised. He Is 70 write one ar'i
ole 4 week for the Ledeer-and thus. in ad
dition to The large Sums already collected BY
him for the purchase Of Mount Vernon. sdds
now $40 900 as the product Of bis talents
-;,sn TO the cause in which be is 30 much in'
tarested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
Virginia Georges.

The Nirgilic poem, with this title, written
for an agricultural club 10 the county of
Powhatan, by Charles Garter Lee, Esq, one
If its N en- bers, deserves more than the pass
ing notice which we gave it, shorttlme soce
in acknowledging the receipt OF a copy Of the
work, from the publishers, Messrs. James
Woodhouse & Co., OF Richmond. We have
read it's pages through, and boeu highly enter
tanned by the persual-many Of the passages
being quite interesting and piquant. The
author seems to have prepared his compost
ton, chiefly, with the design OF contributing
to the entertainment of his friends o! the Hole
and Coruer Club" aud, though be may have
anticipated its ultimate publication. there is IL
certain loUseness, or ligntness in the make
up" which warrants the opinion that it has
not been put forth from any aspiration tor
fame in this department. Of literature
Regarded 10 this light, We must over Look the
metrical defects, or dissonant rhymins, with
some minor faults, occasionally discoverable,
remomb cring that the work contains merit
enough to enttle it to favorable judgment.
There is a constant alienation of gravity
and Jest, of philosophy and ridlcule--phrased
for he mos. part in genial, expressive, Saxon,
though interspersed with classical illusions
and quotations, which like, p!ums in put-
ding, render it the more attractive aud pa!a.
table. The first part of the poem is Il satire
upon the vicious mode Of farming, so long ad.
hered to in Virginia, and several useful hints
are presented by the author, who is, himself,
an experienced farmer.-Rich Why
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

A correspondent Of the Lyncbburg (Va.)
Republican mentions a rumor that Edwin L.
Auis, of Blacksburg, Va, has rented the
Montgomery White Sulphur Springs for
three years, with the privilege oil keeping 1t
Eve years, at SIS, 900 per annum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

1t is stated that the contractors of the new
masonry Dam across the Potomac at Dam
No. 4, confidently expect to deliver up their
work to the Canal Company by the LIST of
December.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

Rev. NJ. l. p. Knox, of the Presbyterian
Church at Newtown, Long Island, had do
nation visit last week, that amounted to
something. His parish friends left him a
thousand dollars better than they found him.
eight hundred and eighty-fve of which was
in solid cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16
The Blue Ridge Republican sounds note

The Blue Ridge Republican sounds note
of earning to the country Democratic presses
in Virginia. 1t says:--"We warn our friends
of the country press, against any committal
upon party movementc. Srapgo devel'
opments are ahead, and strange acting on
the political stage. Some Of the STAR" ii
we do not uisread the signs, are about TO ap'
pear in new dresses and new characters
Keep your eyes open and look we'll before
YOU leap-otberwiso you may have cause to
repent it. Wedo not speak advisedy on this
su iect, but Ut our own suggestion, entirely
Yet we repeat our warning-5eware OF ne"
Hqhts."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

The courtroom 10 Danbnry, Conn, was
crowded on Thursday, 10 see justice done be-
tween lady and gentleman from Westport,
the former claiming to have been damaged
$4,000, by kiss from the latter. Some sew
epty witnesses were present. The breach
was finally healed without the aid of lawyers
much to the chagrin Of numerous sympathi-
sers on both sides.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

The removal of Mr.. Scbell, the New York
Collector, has been determined upon. The
appointment was offered to Judge Parker,
the candidate of the New York Democrats
for the Governorship, but declined, be init
mating bis preference for the Mission to Eng
land, or for a seat in the Cabinet. The Col,
lectorship, it is stated, will be rendered to
MIR. Taylor, the candidate for Lieutenant
Governor on the same ticket
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

Our latest New Orleans and Mobile papers
announce the appearance of frost at those
places for several consecutive mornings, and
advise absebtees that they can now return
home without fear Of being seized BY the yell
low fever
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

Mr.. Jas. Lyons. Of Richmond city. has
been appointed by the Board Of Public
Works. the States proxy in the Central
Railroad, to Gil the vacancy accustomed by
the death of Gen. VIM. F. Gordon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

The White expedition for Nicaragua from
New York, and the Walker expedition tor
the same place from Mobile, are to try their
fortunes again in that field. 1t is said that
there is no longer any government in Mica
ragua, and that there is no provision for
calling q congress to organize q government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

The papers record the death of David Da-
Wis, Revolutionary soldier, at the advanced
age of one hundred and four years and ten
months, in the full possession Of his mental
faculties. lie was a native of New Jessey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

Mr.. GluubeDskles, one of the saved from
the Austria, has presented $500 spuff-box
to the captain CT the bark Lotus, Of Var
mouth, N. S., for safely taking him to Hall
fax, from the French bark which picked him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-16

A Boston contemporary states that at the
late election in Massachusetts nearly one-bslf
of the qualified electors Of that State abstain
ed from exercising the right Of suffrage.