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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
A shooting Case IA Baltimore.

THE SHOOTING OF .AD,LPu WURZGURGER.-
Two young men, who gave their names "a
MariOu Cord and Charles Taylor, were be-
fore the Mayor Oh Saturday morning, charg-
ed with being the parties who attempted so
murder !. Wurzburser ~ shooting bin
oith a pistol, in the store Of his brother, 5.
Wurz5urger, Franklin street, on f.iday
night last. S. WurzbG!ger identified the
men, add testified 20 their catering the store
and ciTcriag to sell a ball ticket t. his broth
er, who told them he had 10 money TO throw
away Oh such things. They thcn asked him
for money, but were refused fer tho same
reason. Olc of them then said, "D--n YVu,
DO you expect to keep store here II yon don't
pay us Z" and the one recognized a. Charles
T,yior struck him in the face, when be cali
Cd for the police, and both ran into 'bo door
way. CorG drew 4 ,insie-ber!e! pistol, and
l~eveliag it full az Wurzturgcr, fred. the bail
entering the face on the right side Of the
nose, below the eye. WuTZ5urEcr would
have fallen, but vas caught 10 The arms OF
his brother, who saw the blood coming from
the wound. The accused then ran GU: Of the
store and escaped for the time. lnfcrma-
ton of the shooting was LOGGED with Capt.
Brown, Of the western district, and six spe-
cia! officers were stationed in as many parts
of the city, furnished with q description OF
the accused. During the night officers Nor
wood and Watkins, Of the western district,
unprecedented Cord and copinei lin in the
station. Sergeant iiougb, on going 10 the
middle station. found thai Taylor had been
previously arrested by officer Robinson, on
a charge Of assauitIng and beating Joan ke!-
". for which offence Justice N":.rs had coU-
United him for court. lie was Immediately
held upon the gravG charge 0! assaaItins
with intent to XII Wurzhurgcr, and with his
accomp!ica, erra!gnci before The mayer, who
committed thea to j.i! without security, 10
avail; INC aotioa oI the graud jury.
Wurzbnrger's condition is yet considered
critical, and his physician thinks it impossi-
bic to remove the ball, which passed Though
the face above the roof of the mouth and
now lies embedded near the back Of the neck.
Yesterday he was unable to swallow his food,
and luids could alone be taken without great
pain.-BaHimore Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
,,...yu,r 80 Se,. Orleans.

The New Orleans Bulletin -a9s:-"On"
Protestant and twO Catholic clerIynen have
already fallen at their posts since TIE cpl
den,ic commenced among IT,. N,:e recent
~ the Rev. q ylord b. Moore, OF TIE laird
Presbyterian Church, has been attacked but
is ravldIy convalescins; and now We have to
announce thar the Rev. Dr.. Palmer, Il the
First Presbyterian Church, and the h.v' d.
Walker, lie Presiding Elder OF toe Met"o-
dist Episcopal Church Vi this District are
both down With the fever. We understand
D.. Palmer attack 70 te 7ery light, aud no
annrehensilns are entertained rs to the re-
sai.. DR.. Walker was attacked in Bito'
Rouge, where We presume be was sjrnr"-
,ug. Oar slergymen, a. a general rule, have
performed their duties ike brave soldiers
during the progress Of this %eP'iemic' and
their labors Vii! be appreciated !gas alter
the ,ccurss shall have passed away"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
Important T-Iegrsph,c Movement


An organization OF all the telegraph lines
10 the Uoited States, Except the seaboard
line from Boston to New Orleans, which
points arc also connected by wires through the
INTERIOR we learn from the JJurna! of Com.
merce is Just being perfected, under the title
Of the North American TeIegrapbic Associa-
tion,' having for its object the Union, extern
slon, and Improvement of telegTaphlc facilities
throughout the country. The first meeting
was held on Thursday, and embraced seven
Geographic corporations, including one IN
Canada. A primary object, We understand,
is to effect a united, comprehensive, and eco
nomical working of the whole telegraph sys-
tenn, under which tolls may be reduced to the
lowest remunera;ive rates.
We learn that the North American Iele-
graph Association has already taken action
with a view TO the early completion OF a dtrert
telegraph conacc'ion Of tie Mississippi Rtrer
wih Culitornia, uuder the grant OF Congress,
(procured through the efforts Of the late Mr..
Eddy, General Superintendent Of the Amcrl.
cln Telegraph Company,) of q strip Of land
two hundred feet in width through tue pn5-
lie domain, between those points. This en-
tGI pIl-c - III III ~. ''hS1SsNN 49,
pendent upon ether projects already existing
for extending lines from California to Mis-
souri,, or San Antonio in Tcxas; nor does 1t
follow that the expedition with which the
work is prosecuted, will be il any degree
affected by The course Of events in relation
to the Atlantic Gable, although the success OF
the latter would greatly conduce to the pros
perity Of the former. -.
Thus we see the way opening with rapid
! strides for the fiual union Of America with
Asia and Europe, by way Of Behring's Straits,
or the Aleutian Islands.
II Is rot unlikely that application will be
made to the next session Of Congress for aid
in this undertaking, at least, tia: the lrotee-
ton Of military posts may lie afforded, as tar
as practicable.
The Convention Of Photographers referred
10 above, is the most GENEROUSLY attended
Of any Of its kind ever held in the United
States. -BuH. inner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
The West Indies.

By late ad,ioes iram the West Indies II
appsars that the sugar crop everywhere, ana
especially at Dcmalara, was nearly OIL satGe'.
ed 10, and will prove more a0nnaart 'pah
for twenty years past. Soue c,lonisi houses
that had failed last year were about TO re-
sumo justices. The principal topic OF dis'
,uss;un in tic islands was the immigration,
@, labor question. At Turks Island the
season for sal, making has been very 'avora-
ble. About half a million bushels are ready
for market; present prices y to S cents per
hushel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

AyEcporE.-This cognomen has been used
80 often, BY those who have no right to
il, and have forfeited all title to 1t. that
il has los, the significance which was once
a,,achsd to it. A gentleman of Saint
Louis, probably Edward Bates, who st one
time considered it an honor to be so styled
has lately become disguised with the abuse
Of the term. lie gave a definition, says the
Democrat, Of what be considered an "old
Line Wbig" Of the present day. lie says be
is a man who takes his liquor regularly, and
votes the Democratic ticket occasiobaiiy.--
Rich. Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
sons u,.;,al teacher once wrote "that the

Some musical teacher once wrote "that the
art Of play ing the violin required the incest
perception and the most deii:ate senSio'hty
Of any ar, 10 the known world" a country
editor in commenting on the same, says:-
1.-The art of publishing a newspapsr' and
making it pay, beats the art Of fddling high
er than a kite"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

E8 tbs ALEXANDRA LITEtAEy AIoy,
met on Saturday evening, al the LitIa. ioam
pursuant to adjournment at the c.-s" Of .l- Pee
vious season. VIM. +. Baker IA. .itc'tG !lr
sident, and o. c. Whittlesey, reelected >-C'es.
ry. The Society will meet, unit. lu!lasr noH.r
every Saturday night, al 7 O'clock. A. 'a' D..
brary room. The question selected Tor ts.@'.
Oh next Saturday evening, wall be "Do's '''uI.
cation promote happiness Nj. "n'.rs;
will open the discussion upon the affirmative.
The proposition. A lmi! attendance % Tue GeH'
bershlp Is desired al the next meeting.
ncf Ih-lf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
Total.

These discrepancies may arise from the Tact
thai in many cases a ticket was procured by
one oerson Tor ~ o or three others Of the same
family, while only one name Is mentioned -
Thus. on beard the Valorous, there were two or
three names which DO rot appear IN the above
list. /, is also probable that there were several
OF beard whose presence was not known 10 the
agents, and whose names consequently would
not aunear. The foregoing, however, must APP
proximate very nearly 10 the true list OF the lost
and saved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

Col. JOHN TAYLoE, oil King George ooon'y'
has been suggested by many OF It's friends
for a sea. in the next Virginia Legislature
He is a most excellent and Intelligent gentle
man, aud without knowing who Will DO Tue
candidates, or what the people will ultimate
IL determine on, we will say, that, if elected,
ho wonld make q faithful representative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
The Fever at New Orleans.

The following discouraging and painful
telesraphic dispatch from the Howard Asso-
ciatiou of New Orleans, is dated the 23d inst :
The Howard Association regret to az.
nounce that the epidemic continues III iaFai
prevalence, and caution the unacc!ima'ed 70
Keen avay. E. +. SCHMIDT. President"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

The Charlottesville Advocate says:-""e
have it upon the very best authority that the
HIM. paulus Powell will not be permitted to
walk over the field Uncontrolled, in the next
Spring election for Congressman. Inc 90,
nonent to wfom we allude is a distinguished
democrat. whose personal popularity and
high position in the Democrats rapks' wil'
secure his triumphant %elcc.ioo over MI
Powell. The Wing and American party
will have no candidate"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

The residence Of john B. White, esq, of
Romuey, Va, vas entirely destroyed by fire
90 the 2lt mat. The fire, it is supposed,
was accustomed from q defect in q chimney.
Most of the furniture was saved, but more
or less injured. Mr.. Whites loss is various
" estimated at from 5 3 800 to a. 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

The Union says:-"We learn that dates
have been received from the legation Of the
United States in China to July 3lss. The
treaty with this government. and those Win
Great Britain, France, and Russia, nave al!
been ratified by the Emperor. NotoinS
remains, we suppose, on cor part, but the
final approval by the President and senate
Of the treaty negotiated by Mr.. Reed, when
il NAV be despatched to Cbiua for the eA'
change of notifications. This fortunate set
element of the Chinese questions, without the
difficulty and expense which would have at
tended a distant var, reflects credit alike on
the administration and on its able nego''ator
in China"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

Ira Stout was executed on Friday last at
Rochester, New York, for the murder OF MI
Little. his brother-ip-law. The death was
n~ainful to witness. His neck was prohaoiy
not dislocated, and he died ty o slow process
of strangulatiou. Drs. Hall, Avery James
and Miller stood near, and 10 eight minutes
after the drop fell they said bis pulse was as
full az in life. At the end OF bait an houF
his body was cut down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

The Stauptop Vindica.cr. DEM is out
and cut against Alexandria being selected as
Tho Mace for holding the Democratic Con-
~ycntion, declaring it to be ION the very "oF-
der line Of the state, with some doubt CT lis
being a Virginia city," &c. s., OF course
according to the Vindica'or, Sfa"''''" must
ha the Mace. This accounts for its language
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TlI-WEEhLi BY
EDGAR SNOWDES.
ALEXANDRIA
TUESDAY MORNING, OCTOBER %, 1858.

Some Of our Democratic contemporaries
have used ''quires OF paper and kegs OF lok'
in extolling the merits of what Is KNOWN III
the phrase of the day, as Popular Sovereign
ty. Aud, pray what is Popular Sovereignty,
as defined By its advocates? Nothing 10 tue
world but the right OF the people OF q terri
tory when they como to organize a State gov
erument to decide fer themselves what shall
bs the character Of their institutions. Is
there any thing new in this doctrine!-
Among :be various parties OF the country, is
there one of sufficient Importance to be re-
e)snisei as q party. that denies to the people
of a territory the right in forming their con-
s~titution preparatory to their admission into
the Union, to shape their domestic affairs to
suit themselves? Not one, so far as we are
advised or believe. And yet the Democra'
cy, the Southern Democracy especially, would
have US believe that Popular Sovereignty IS
something pew under tie sun, aud that the
country is indebted to them for the discovery
of this principle, which is to cure ell the Ills
with which the body polite is afflicted.
Uoon what ground the assumption lie touod-
cd we are left entirely to conjecture, since
none of the political parties of the day deny
the doctrine as explained by those who
claim to be its peculiar guardians and
friends. There is a party at the North, 1t IS
true, q largo and formidable party, hat main
taius the power of Congress over tie subject
of slavery in the territories, but it is nc, pre-
tended By that party, that the people 0! the
territories should not be allowed, in organis-
inc their State governments, to form and re-
culate their domestic institutions in their
own waC."
Why oil this clspor, then, on the part OF
the Southern Democracy about o matter ~
on which all parties arc agreed: Is any
practical good to result to the country by
ringing the changes day after day upon this
doctrine of Popular Sovereignty, which
means nothing more nor less than the right
of the people to govern themselves? There
Is q question, puHeNeE, "uiSu HdN ""'
and which has a practical significance as
connected with tho territories Of the U"iop.
We mean "Squatter sovereignty"-a doe
trine advocated by Douglas, end Cass, AID
Bigler, and Toucy, and many Of the smaller
lights of the Democracy. If instead OF max
ing themselves hoarse by singing hosannaS
to Popular Sovereignty, the S9u'bsrn Den
craoy would turn their attention for g time
to the teachings Of some Of shei' Northern
allies" and rebuke their dangerous heresies,
thew would find themselves more proitabIy
employed. Their batteries directed against
those who are preaching doctrines more
odious, according to The snoring Of tie Demo-
cracy of the South, than the Wilmot Proviso
might have the effect Of opening the eyes OF
the Southern people to the danger of putting
their trust in those who have been held up
TO them in certain quarters az particularly
true to their institutions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
SThe Late EIrctions.

Our readers have doubles, seen the ya.n,.
of the late elections 10 the North. Il thee
were any two States in the Nyr;4 which ,ha
Democratic party and the : nth cnurl rely Of,
TOR a continued support, those tw5 S,,fa.
erclndiana and Pennsylvania. They h,v,
become overwhelmingly an;i.DemJcr.,it-
Indiana has in the present Congres: sig b.,
mocrat. to FIVE Republicans. 10 the NIX,
Congress. by the late elections tueie sill sa
but four Democrats to seven Republicans
In Pennsylvania the defeat IL XII msg
striking. O1t oftwenty-tiTe Representatives
there will be bu. two DemDc7I.. TIE IN.
mediate cause Of this result Is, Tia, the aa,j.
Lecomption OF Douglas Democrat. Wen. y7gr
a. might hcve been expected to the R.pub.
licsbs. We suppose, by this c0lT.. ia.y
may be considered as 10 longer cjnstlu'ir.
any portion Of the Democratic part;. The
detection begun in the Senate, IS cUf.gig u.
in the elections. Bat it is due to Truth 10 .av
that 10 TIC future policy TO be pGg-d.i wi;l
respect ~ Kansas ami oar Tarrltgrrs and
the Tariff, tbere was 10 difference between
the regular Democrats who sGpGorts! 'as
AluI!us1bIG hbl VIZ JHtsia > In 'f''
who opposed it. The Loc5mpton and a.I.
Lcconp;on Democrats both took the s;5g,.
that the Kansas conference act SHOULD ga
violated, and that Kansas sh4old be almi.
ted into the Union, with or wituou; tue pJiu,
lation required by that act, whenever she 81
plies to be admitted. Both took the grga,!
that the tariff should be modified to give in
creased bouoties TO the Northern msDgiaH
turer. So Tar rs the principles aud the IAN
Of the Democratic party wercc0nccrDct, :lca
was no difference between the two paria'.-
The Republican, true TO bis policy u IsrGa'.
tariff pluoder, insisted OF enforcing L. l.:
Democrats, Of every stripe and color, closed
hands with thorn aud joined in the -ecuaa..
foray to save their overthrow and =.
power in the State. The AdmiGist.. 2,
the South, the PRINCIPLES Of the Dor.c-.1
party were thus most shanofUl'g ahaa! ge!
and BETRAYED. > Charleston NDrc-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

Members of Congress are already arriving
in Washington, and ordering rooms AZ luz
bots,s and boarding houses, for the winter
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
Texan E.p.a,t,on ngn.us. Indians.

The Austin State Gazette Of the oh inst,
has 'he following annouHc"mcnt of another
expedition against the Indians:
Reliable and authentic information from
Cook, ami adjoining Counties. Of Indian dep
relations already committed, and o! the bos-
tile attitude of the Cemanches, renegade
kickapoos and keechis. has induced the Gov
ern0r 10 forward a commission Of captain h.
co.. Jim B9urIaud, with authority to raise
0ne hundred NEE and make . campaign
against the enemy. The forays recently
made, leave no doubt Of the completely Of
the kickaroos in be war. and autho!iz" the
te!icf that the Widiita Indians are not alto
gcther Iighr.
Col. Il urland has received orders ard in
stru2,ions which allow him mach discretion
in hjs operations, and viii ensure his even.
,ual success. lie is em.awercd to reclaim
stolen properly wherever '"und, by force, it
necessary. lie IS also directed to pursno ant
:hasri-e vniricuiIy Indians, without, regard
to nationality nr %iaee."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

We are Indebted to the Hon. Wn. Smith,
for several volumes of very valuable public
documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

E. P. Nash o prominent merchant Of re
tersburg, Va, died on Friday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

e Complaints Of Nuisance bnIg 'a or..r
allow me to put in one about he intersection d"
Royal and Duke stree,s-bo,n wa,ra ,'r1.'.a'.
the main tho%roTghiaTes 10 the Flr-pg'rHoa all
Catholic Churches, and are very iouI.
oc, 26-it NINU'tGir
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

The young English girl, Miss Henrietta
Polydorc, who was lately rescued by Der
father from the MOrmons, is soon expected
at Washington in charge of Judge Eckles.-
The Danish minister al Washington has made
a request % the part of his government sim
liar 10 that made by Lord Napier in the Po-
lydoTe casc) for intervention in behalf OF q
young girl abducted from her parents, who is
DOW OF her way TO Salt Lake City, with a
party of emigTaDts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

~ ELDER r c. LEAcH"iy Will rsr's
Liberty Hall. tonight, AT y o'r'ora II" P1o'
lie are invited 70 attend. nr' "'-'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

NH"FEL.S AND IGNG>, Aldirors. Fire
- Carriers. Coal Holds. Goal .ji'rrs. Flour
SIlters, Wltl- and Wa;er Irons. Euau eIlrd
Sauce Pans and Kettles. Spice Morrar.. Smooth.
rrg Irons. Patent Sci! Heating do. CctFra Roa.
,srs, Oyster Brollprs, Scales and Weight. SIalgn
Cutters. Apple Peafess and Corers. Par-rt Kp,r-
Cleaners, French Roll Pans. For sale by
JOHN OGDEN.
oct /" Dealer in housekeeping Articles
y Office Is hereby gwen, thai Certificate Ne.
" =, ir Thirty shares o! The "pTe,e!rel
stock OF tie Crane and Alexandria Ralro.l
Son pa"y. nsa-a 10 tee la;e {. e. Ta,late.ro
Las been loa'' and 'ait apPl!ce'ioD will be made
20 the DIrscros OF INC SAID Company to tlIec,
4 new CeEftc,,s Tor The sane 70 be issued.
LII y H d. TALIAFERR0
oct Twin .dmIs otC. {. Ialia'erro decd.
N-nTiCE.-ne undersigned hereby give.
notice, bat he will shortly opea a RI.
lAlL GROCERY STORE. Near the upper
cad OF King street, Alexandria, Va. Where be
vii! commence and AIRY on business as Agent
for FRANCIS MILAN.
VII! be happy to ee ny friends and rorm.
er customers. W. VI. SMITH.
OCT 22-dZw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26
a case If breach of promise of marriage

A case Of breach of promise of marriage
under a new phase, at least for this country,
has developed itself in the Court at Brooklyn,
n. Y. 1t appears that a scamp of a fellow,
already married, but who represented him
self otherwise, contracted with a young wo-
nan to enter the holy state. The day Wes
appc nted. but a short time before il the lady
discovered that her intended was already
provided with a helpmato. The young wo-
man, nothing daunted, sued for a breach OF
promise, and got judgment and damages to
the extent of 5000. An appeal was made,
but the Appellate Court has sustained the
Judgment on the state of the facts presented.
stating further that it was in c~onsonance
with decisions of the English courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

II Ia hs Voters " tie Coua'ygf iaIa0
Fellow ITIzbSs i GesIIe 10 represent }o..
the next Legislature oi our State. and 'A,.r...
announce myself as a candidate iG yo.f '-as.
ges at the approaching election
do not put myself belor" you as a i"I .
brilliant talents and extensive Iaarnirs oH' Dc
practical man, well acquainted "I'l 10 h's.''
pursuits OF life, and thoroughly identified
you in those interests ANA symP"'ae' "-.'~
blnd communities together.
Fellow. Citizens, mus, understand .onT ".'1-
es, and | promise you, II chosen, ~la''a.-.. '
represent them.
My political opinions are Vel %uo'r "
and need no comment 10 tni- bue' eaI'- ..
| ask is "a tree Ggat, and caUgt,, ".'
render a convention unnecessary 'aN'I't.'.-
you the largest liberty IN 'a" ".~r."a '. ..
Representatives. | am. gentlemen i.
servant. JOHN T. BIZ A't"
FauCuier county. Va. Crfy-s0H
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-26

TX BOXES Refined and SILVER "o,' ~.
I'D STARCH, Just received from >F@
aud Tor sale by n,yov
oct % JVhN
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-03-07

you have granted to no other road. Are gentlemen
prepared to do this for the Tennessee and Alabama
Railroad under the plausible prete1t Of saving
million Of dollars Of State aid If the road is built,
the rich agricultural products Of Maury county,
the manufactures and iron and other resources Of
the other counties taking in view the conexion Of
the road, forbid the idea Of the States losing
anything by it. Ifnot built pray do not violate the
sgualiry Of the internal Improvement system, and
outrage this people By Increasing the liability Of the
State granting double State aid. The citizens Of
your State for whom I speak, are bound for the III
innate redemption not only for these bonds, but the
other bonds Of the State By the act Of these men,
they have been deprived Of the opportunity Of avail
ing themselves Of your internal Improvement system
Their representatives, have aided other sections Of
the State And l appeal therefore, to Senators, to
stand by these people and their just rights sgainst
the wishes Of q corporation, who are the few, and
who are by this proposition, taking the credit ofthe
many to enrich themselves.