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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
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Passing along the steet yesterday our at
tention was suddenly drawn to a scene not
little novel and interesting in It's character.
In an alley, with paste.pot IN band ana
roll Of bills on bis arm, whom should we see
but Wesley Smead, esq, of the Citizens
Bank, POSTING bis ewn bills Of property tor
sale, for the purpose OF paying of the re-
naming debts Of the bank. Needless OF the
wondering gaz, of the astonished passer-oy'
be laid on the paste and spread out his bills
with all the readiness and facility OF prae-
ticed poster, taking care to place them 10 the
most conspicuous positions, and above the
reach of boys and ragpickers.
Forty-tbree years ago DR.. Smead was on
snprentice in the Gazette establishment, and
beiog the youngest, the duty devolved upon
him of posting up the show-bll!s, bills OF
sale, Sc. A. this late period OF bis lille,
when over,aken 10y adversely, he is practl-
cally exemplifyiug the principles laid down
by him in his Published advice to young
men on the Road to Wealth" and, what no
less reflects honor upon him, is nobly strug-
cling Ia rare sight, indeed, amongst bank
er,l to discharge all his obligations to bis
oreditors.- Cincinnati Enquirer.
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A Remark able Case.

We have heretofore noticed the case of
Rausford Daniel, Of Roanoke county, Va,
who was convicted of an outrage upon his
own daughter, chiefly on her testimony, but
was afterwards granted a new trial aud ac-
quilted, the girl aud her mother having ac-
knowledged that they swore falsely. A
correspondent of the Lynchburg Courier
says 1t is said that the JOY of the in
nocentm man was almost boundless when he was
released. He mourned and shed tears for
his prosecutors, and jumped and shouted,
and capped his hands for JOY that he had
escaped the thunders Of punishment which
wouid have fallen SO heavily on the innocent.
Verify, it is better that nlnety-nine who we
believe &c be guilty should escape, than that
one innocent man should be punished. This
plot originated with the mother, aud was
agreed to by the child, so that they might get
the old man out of the way, when they pro-
posed taking up with two animals, in the form,
but lacking the morals OF men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
niassarnusetts-- LOriBg.

The last instance of the devotion OF "the
descendants" towards men who sustain con.
stitutional rights ut all hazards, is to be
found in their removal Of Judge LoriDg from
Office for the offence of having conscientious
ly performed his duty. My object in writing
is to ask you to propose that the Legislatures
of all the Southern States pass resolutions
sustaining the course Of Judge L)riag, and
expressing their contempt of the miserable
vengeance taken By the Legislature OF the
mighty State of Massachusetts; and that "a
medal be sent to the upright servant OF the
law, not to reward him for doing his duty,
but commemorative of the fact that, t. her
eternal disgrace, Massachusetts, 10 the first
STATE 10 this Gonfederacy whose Legislature,
too cowardly to assert its fancied rights
against the national government by secession
or otherwise. wreaks It's Vengeance against
the individual sworn to execute the law, and
eudeayurs TO set the interest Of the man In
opposition to bis official duty Let the gov
ernment also redro1s the insult by an attack
on the most sensitive point that the people OF
Massachusetts are known to possess. (per-
haps the only sensitive point namely, their
pockets, and by closing OF the national fac
tories at Springfield and elsewhere, tear out
tie vita!s of the State in the shape OF por-
ton Of her revenue.--Corr. IF Rtca. So9N'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
American Tract Society,

A great battle is to be fought in May next
in New York city between the conservative
friends and the radical enemies of the society.
1t has lived and prospered through mere than
one generation, upheld by the united religious
organizations who gave it birth and being.
1t has ditfused O vast amount Of religious in.
telligence throughout the country. II has
been one of the strong bonds Of mora and
religious union between the North and South.
1t has cultivated peace and goodwill among
ell classes of men, and aimed to circulate
those great principles of religious truth upon
which Christian men are generally agreed.
10 the very midst of its usefulness an attempt
will be renewed at the next annual meeting
Of the society to turn the organization into
new channels, to take from it it's national
character, and to make it offensive to southern
Christians. soutberh churches, and southern
auxiliary societies. tH,vH.
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Terrible Outrage.

A correspondent of the Bedford Democrat,
writing from Rocky Mount, Franklin coun-
ty, Va, states that shocking murder was
committed near that place about three weeks
ago, under the following circumstlnces.-"A
man named Samuel furguson, residing SIX
miles of this place, rosefrotn his bedone night,
aud getting razor walled TO the bed where
his wife was lying, and made a terrible cash
from her ear to her mouth, cutting off piece
ct her ear, and cutting out two of her teeth.
She cried out and awakened one OF Ferguson 9
brothers, who was sleeping In another room,
who Immediately came in, when the murder,
er went out at the door. The other Furguson
followed him, when the husband went back
into the house With q hoe in bis hand, and
beat tho head Of his wife into perfect jelly
with the weapon. The murderer was arrest
ed and is in Jail awaiting his trial. lie
pretends to be perfectly deranged since the
affair -
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How They arc Doing.

The Wheeling Intslligencer Gays: "Ooe
dav las, week the Hunt Family Of socialists
cs;ne down the river in boat like those
usually seen on the raging canaw'. lney
stopped here, gave one entertainment and
anpou need another, but from some unknown
cause, our people were debarred the pleasure
If hearing this remarkable family second
time. They went from here to MOuodsville
and gave concert there, and when returping
from the place of Exhibition they we're caught
in a violent storm-not Of hail, nor rain nor
.nov. but Of eggs,-"bad eggs" Why this
storm was brewed we are unable say ine
"fsmily" consisted of six or seven young
women and az many men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
The Utah Expedition.

Il has been stated in the newspapers thas
Gen. Harvey had received orders to repair
TO Utah to take command Of the army OF that
military department. The fac. is that Gen.
ps,s;fsr Smith has been ordered to Utah as
,rsll az General Harvey, and that the chief
command will devol,e upon General Smith;
General S. is one Of the most accomplished
and popular officers in the SERVICE sOia, ad
hv choice and education, of thorough ana
matured study 10 military science, OF srea,
experieuce as an officer, and endowed wi.Hai
by high and ackno~ ledged military genius
- Union
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GIT to Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati papers state that Charles
McMickeu, recently deceased in that city
has heqnoathed to the city OF Cincinnati, In
trust for the endowment OF free University,
educational and eieemOsyrary, q magniti'
cent property, valued by the executors al
EIGHT hundred thousand dollars, or more. In
1909 the deceased crossed the Alleghanies,
arriving in Cincinnati possessed OF horse
saddle and bride. lie engaged 10 the Hat
boat business, and rapidly amassed fortune
At the time of his death be is said to have
been worth considerably over million OF
dollars; and after providing literally for a
large number of relatives, be bequeathed the
above magnificent SUN to the city Of CincIn'
matt.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
PUBLISHED nAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 8, 1858.

Senator Cameron of Pa, Is abused ~
some of the Black Republicans, because be
paired off with Senator Davis OF Miss, on
the Kansas vote. This act of courtesy, which
made no difference 10 the actual result, was
in consequence of Mr.. Dayis's sickness. Mr..
Cameron, will, of course, receive the thanks
of honorable men of all parties. We may
mention in this connection a remark of the
Wilmington, N. G. Journal. Isspeaks of the
general absence personal bitterness in Con-
gress as a marked characteristic of the pre-
sent state of the Kansas struggle. Although
every nerve is strained there seems to be the
ut most good humor on all hands. We hope
this state of things may continue. 1t is best,
on all accoupts, for public men, to show an
example of correct bearing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
TelsRraphIc Despatehes.

WASHINGTON, April At has been ascer-
tanned from an authentic source that there
has been no acceptance, either conditional or
unconditional, Of volunteers for the army in
Utah or other service, under the bill now
pending in Congress.
The current rumors that the President de-
signs reconstruction of bis cabinet is with
cut foundation. The members composing it
are known to be harmonious on the general
policy of the administration, and friendly In
all their relations.
BosroN, April 3-The burning Of Messrs.
Little, Brown & Co.'s store house at Cam
bridge this morning, is supposed to have
been the work of an incendiary. The build
ing contained a large amount Of publishing
matter and law books--all of which were
consumed.
The lose, it is now believed, will reach
$50 900. portion of which is covered by in
surauce in Philadelphia, and the rest in
Boston and New Haven.
ST. Louis. April 2.-The steamer Sultan
was burned near st. GeneveVe, not Cape
Girardeau. The boat was valued at 49, OO.
and is insured for $4,000. Her cargo con-
sisted of one thousand toos of -four, pork,
| lead and wheat. There was no Insurance on
the freight list. The accounts OF the dlsas-
ter are 80 conflicting that it is impossible to
ascertain correctly at present who or how
many have been lost. 1t is reported that
among the lost were D. d. Moore, clerk Of
the boat; lily. Eli, pilot; Joseph Blackburne,
watcbmuu; the whole of the cabin crew, and
the barkeeper.
DETROIT, Mich, April 1.-Two mail car
riers from Sault Ste Marie, with dates to the
18th ut., have arrived here. They report
that the Straits of Mackinaw are free from
ice. The Salt River was still bridged over
with ice, but was giving way fast. 1t Is
thought that the boats leaving here on the
18th instant would not experience any dill
ficuty in the Sault River or Lake Superior
from ice.
CORNING, n. Y, April 3.-The mail train
on the Tioga railroad ran of the track last
evening about twelve miles south Of this
place. The engine turned completely over,
scalding the engineer, John Forbes, aud
causing his death.
MONTREAL, April 3.--The ice was showed
forward considerably yesterday, aud the wa
ter still continues very high this morning;
cloudy and warm, thermometer stands tt
above zero.
BATTLE CREEK, Mich, April 3.-The citi-
Gems OF Battle Greek opposed to the Lecomp-
ton constitution are rejoicing over the de-
feat OF that measure. One hundred guns are
now being fired.
STANTON, VT, April 3.-The hotel in this
place kept by Mr.. TurriIl, was destroyed by
fire yesterday. Loss $1,000; insured for
g, 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
Letter from Richm Ond.

Correspondence Of tie alexandria 'dzete.
R1cuMoyo, April Sd, 1865 Shortly after
the House met this morning, Senate JOINT
resolution that has been laying on the table
for some days past, fixing on Tuesday, the
9th, for the final adjournment of the General
Assembly, was taken up, and various mo-
tons made to fix Thursday, and Monday
week. for the adjournment. 1t was, however,
Ena]ly laid on the table. The House pro-
ceeded TO the consideration OF the General
Augmentation bill, which finally WAS passed.
4 ;pint resolution authorizing the Governor,
Secretary Of the Commonwealth. ana Aud's =
tor to settle the accounts OF j. l.. ooutter' o'
New York, against the Board OF Puoilc
Works, for charges growing out OF the ny.
notification of State bonds, and ID case OF
not being able to agree, that 1t shall DO leI'
10 citizens of Virginia to arhi;rate the mat
ter, was finally adopted by unanimous
vnre. The House then proceeded to the con-
s;derat;on of tue Tax bill, and proceeded
With several sections, and adjourned TIL -
p M. when the ordinary business Will lie
oc,ed on. as is the case at night sessions:
Last night. the bill amending the Charter OF
the city of Alexandria was passed, ana Is
now a law. 1t passed as i. came from the
CITY Council, without dottins an or eros
sing a Y. If wrong, the Senator ana Deie-
aate are not accountable. Ga a DIVISION OF
The House last night. finding no quorum q a
call Of the House was ordered. Roil call
cd Doors closed finally fuding quorum
could not be had the call was snspenoeo,
doors onsned, and House adjourned. Ite
Senate are about through, waiting LOT the
Tax bill. after which they are ready 70 an w
;onrn II is probable an ADJOURNMENT Will
lake place between Tuesday and THURSDAY
The bill prohibiting Corporations or Coun.
,;ss from taxing the bonds of this State has
. ueS ,be Senate, and will, doubtless, the
i II', If Delegates. "a LOCKER ON"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
A Venerable Couple.

We learn that Mr.. Joseph Stratton ana
Mrs. Kendall were married on Thurs
dav evening in Union Hall, Atbol, by Rev.
Mr. Burt. This the second marriage of the
bridegroom, who is 7S years Of age--tbe
third marriage of the bride whose eye is "A
yesr9. The officiating clergyman has reach
ed the venerable age Of 90 years. 1t was
generally known in the village that the inter
est;no ceremony was TO take place. and many
citizens were present, eacl paylna ten ceu's
". .ar,;ss;on 70 the hsil.-Bos.oa Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
A Curious Hoax.

The London papers lately had for se7era!
days in succession, accounts o! what purpori-
ed TO be Convention of aliaUs in that city.
Distinguished names were given OF those
present. and speeches put into their mouths,
a manifesto against tyranny and in favor OF
constitutional monarchy in ltaIy was is
sued, and an appeal to refugees to join in the
protest against regicide. The Times paid
eight pounds for the reports and noticed the
Convention in Al elaborate leader, and all
the other journals paid more or less tor sin'-
ul,aneous copies of the same reports. The
manifesto wss forwarded tc the french En-
bassy and duly acknowledged, AID the move
mcut was favoyably noticed in ParIament.-
Alter the affair had gone on Tor a week, and
the public was getting interested, 1t was DIS
covered that the whole thing was hoax, the
work of poor scribbler, driven to the neces'
sity of earning bis bread by bis genius.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

The St. Louis Democrat says of young
Mr.. Fuller, who is called the boy Preach
err" who is aged but seventeen years, that
he has within the last five weeks, delivered IN
Marion county ffty-four sermons, and been
instrumental in the conversion OF one
hundred and forty-four persons. lie has
been licensed to preach only about two
months, during which time be has delivered
upward of fifty discourses, and two hundred
and forty persons have been converted
through his fundamentally. 1t is said that
be never studies his sermons or makes any
notes, and frequently does not select his text
until be rises up in the pulpit to preach; and
yet, it ID said. 10 two OF his dIscourses are
alike, either in point OF argument or compo-
sition. lie speaks most eIcquentiy and uses
the most chaste and beautiful language
Calls to preach at various points are daily
pouring in upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

The Union has an article on the "Mexican
Problem"--,bat is, what is likely to be the
fate of Mexico; and comes to the conclusion
that "the future of Mexico can develope but
one of two alternatives-a consolidation in
the despotism of an absolute autocracy; or a
thorough dissolution, disiutegration, and
falling asunder Of government and society"
1t says, that to allow the first result would
hardly be compatible with the safety of our
own republic, or with its mission on this con-
tinent The other result, therefore, would
seem to be the only probable one. 1t is one
which, though We could not consistently IN
terfere to promote it, yet, being inevitable,
we may find ourselves under the necessity OF
accepting, as the only solution of which the
Mexican problem may admit"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

1t is said that the Earl OF Rosse, one OF the
fir st astronomers in Europe, has told gen
II emsn in England that he anticipates one oil
the most intensely hot summers this year
that has ever been known, and he advises
farmers to build sheds for their cattle, by
way of protection against the extreme heat.
TIE Earl of Rose, knows no more what sort
uf q summer we shall have, than We do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

The President has issued proclamation
for sales il Nebraska to commence on Mon
day, the 9th o. September next. The GUAM
tjty of lands to be offered at these sales
amounts in the aggregate to 2.25S,976 acres
as follows: At Brownsville. 9o5, 1856 acres !;
at Nebraska City, 699,656 acres; and at
Omaha City, 653, 534 acres.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
Imports OF Dry Goods

According 10 the Journal o. Comme'.',
imports OF foreign dry goods al ne poil o. .
York for the month OF March are So
less than for the same period OF ia yea.
1869 less than Tor March 1856. az. a.
S5gD,23j less than the very sma. 'o.a.
in the same perod OF 1853. Dae ".a....
from warehouse are twice as large IS .
same period OF either Of the pr.'y'.
wears. while the entries Tor wdreho1'.0- .
been very light. The Journal aids.
for larger comparative receipts DUNG
suing month, although it IS hardly I..
that the gain will be as rapid a. ma'5
anticipate. The total receipts Of Io's..-
good, Tor the nine months OF the ''!',.
year are SIS, 6qO,5JS, agaInat S''''''' '
the same period OF the preceding 20
Sss, l64 ,O32 Tor the nine months ehoh7 %.
LIST, 1856.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

The Grand Jury of Philadelpbia have In
d;c,ed the clerk and three members OF the
Board of Health, for their alleged cOmpli'ci-
~ with that body "iu series of outrageous
eprees" at the expense of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

It's reported that the President will ap'
point a commission to proceed to Utah for the
purpose of inducing thu Mormons to yield
obedience, by representing the determination
Of the government to reduce them to snbm's-
sion, and the uselessness of opposit'on.-
Governor Powell and Major McCuiloeh are
shaken of as the Commissioners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
The heat.

weare pleased to learn that the growing
rh.., cron throughout ell this section OF the
country is in remarkably promising oond''
ion None of it 10 winter killed, there Is no
observance Of bug, and eli 10 healthy and
,;,srous.-Frsd. Recorder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

Within the last day OF two letters have
been received from Ex-President Pierce which
announce the gratifying fact that the Gil
~ ate of Madeira continues to prove high
" beneficial to the health Of his esteemed
f.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

Upon the representation of the Mexican
Minister that parties at the South are CO.
gagged 10 organizing unlawful expeditions for
tie invasion Of the northern portion OF the
Republic of Mexco-the movement being d.
rected against the Sierra Madre country
the President has promptly caused instrac-
tons to be issued to prevent such expeditions
from Icing organized or fitted out within the
limits of the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
by Yesterday Evening, 81.

The LEcIsLATcRE.-The Richn7ri ,...
hopes that the Legislature will ad:gn-,
day. 1t says:-"It has beeu in s,..j.,
months, and, having transacted no, .,
important business before it, them
necessity for continuing the session an,
er. |. is almost impossible now
quorum of either House, and surelv -
ally important subject should be acte4 ~ 90
considered. when two-thrds Of the o..
bers are absent"
DIsTREsSISG.-Ws regret to learn thai
Homer, the contractor for the ers,,;.-
the Custom House, in this city, has re-.
few days past, exhibited such do
symptoms Of insanity, that his friend,
had him conveyed to the Eastern In.
Asylum. The losses incurred in fn,s
the terms of his contract led to the de,s.
ment Of his reason. The work On m,
tom House has been suspended for Co..
weeks. It's completion will probably h
signed by the Government, to some IeT -.
tractor.-ficH. Vhly.
RoBBERY.--The large warehouse es.,}r.r
ment of Messrs. Smith, Rhodes G.,
Pearl street, was again robbed last S,,,.t.-
night. The thief probably concealed b,o., i,
in the store until after the doors verac ...
then cut larle curtain in two. rac,s. ...
some $500 worth Of good. and made +, ~.
cape by the back door. YESTERDAY II nv.
on searching the premises. $500 worth oil, -
stolen goods were found secreted in an.
alley, the thief not having az opportl1,rg -
get of with them. This Ia the third tine H..
this store has been robbed with tie -.
twelve months, aud yet no one has been I.
tected in the operatiOn.--Rlck. Dy.
Tho Richmond Encampment Of Ka...
Templars, of Richmond, will visit b..
about the Goth of June next, to be r-a.,r
on ST. Johns day. About % Kuigl. 81
be present under the command OF S.rkl..
f. ii. Gill. They will be received 40. q.
tertaned by the De MOlay encamyuea.
Knight Temnlars at Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

The New York Commercial Of >
evening, Jays -" The money marx. ".
shows few features OF interest, an ."'
advance in the business season cao,'s
more activity, yet the prevailing eau eau
Of decided ease. The supply Tor 'S''...
short time loans rather presses upon 70.
aud though the regular rates fen''"
y cent, prime paper continues scarce o.
msnd, and is readily taken as oiI-.'- y
circles al & 10 7 Tor snort, aud 10
Tor long paper. We give these q ,,5
rates which have 20 be pad 10 those Wv y b..
the market TO sell, but we have pea, ..,.
actions 10 some amount down 10 ., =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06
elimination of the Revival Excitement

The religious esctemen. which has made
SO much town talk during the past tour OF
Eve weeks has passed byond its cuimin1 ~
point. aud is now upon the Wane. 40
very difficult to arrest public attention III
this metropolis for any subject, ana peo-
pie don't care much about religion wnen
they have anything else to do. AZ We have
before stated, the Frightening of trade d.
miuishes the attendance at the prayer meet.
ings daily. 7. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

The Army Medical Board" for the exam
iration of Assistant Surgeons for promotion
and of candidates for admission into the
medical staff OF the army, met at Richmond,
Va, on the lst inst. Members Surgeon c.
A. Finley, United States Army, President;
Surgeon X. S. Satterlee. United States Army;
and Surgeon S. P. Moore, Uuitcd States
Army; Assistant Surgeon L. A. Edwards
Secretary. The Board will remain IN SEES
sion for some weeks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-06

MIR. Martin F. Conway, late of Baltimore
has been elected president Of the new Kansas
copstitutio nal convention, vice, Gen. Lane
resioned