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The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-03-02

DENJAMIN FRANKLIN AND PROFESSOR
H--Frankiin brought electricity from
the heavens tot the EARTH but II remained for Profess
DeGrah to apply that electricity to the relief Of
diseased and suffering mortals-diseases that hereto
fore bafned the physicians old treatment, such a
Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Pains, Stiff Joints, Deaf.
ness, Swellngs, Palsy, Piles, Skin Diseases &C., are
cured by Prof. DeGraths Electric Oil, in one or two
days. Read this letter:
PRoF. DEGRArH:-I have been the victim for many
years OF Rheumatic affection, and lost the use OF my
limbs; could not raise my hand 10 my head. in
short, astotally helpless. I applied your Eiec
trio OIL and before had used one hottie was per
fectly cured. You may re any snfererto me.
MRS. r. HUTCHINs,
Seventeenth and Thompson streets.
Mr.. Hutchins is well KIN own in Philadelphia. My
Oil has cured e5o other Philadelphans, among whom
are Geo. W. Ward, Esq, Jos. X. Bacon, X. b.
DeCosts, Mrs. Fassit, George c. Bower, 500 North
Third street. and others ad innitum Sale depot for
this city, No. 50 South Eighth, Chestnut street.
PROF. CIIAS. DEGRATH.
The Electric Oil Depot has not been removed.
RALEfeH, N. c., Feb. 6, 1857.
], Joseph Il. Hinton, loug a retired physician Of
this city, have suffered much the last six years Of ar
affection Of the knee and ankle joints Of Of my
legs. rendering me very lame, the limb stiff and con-
tacted, and whal, having been deaf in one ear tn.
last thirty odd years, from cold in the head many
years ago-have to-day had one application OF Prof
DeGaths Electric Oil to the diseased joints, applied
by the son Of Prof. DeGrath, Chas. DeGrah Of Phila
delphia, and, by the blessings Of God, find my CON
tracted leg very much limbered, and am Of opinion
few more faithful applications Of it will restore it
soundness and usefulness again. Since one applica
ton has enabled to short distance without in
convenience. My hearing in the deaf ear, so much
improved that / can hear the ticking of a watch.
have seen the oil in the hands Of Prof. Chas DeTath
in this city, suddenly relieve very Rad cases OF Rheu
matism, and learn that of the deaest persons In
the community have been entirely restored to good
hearing in few minutes, i'm the last day two, by
the Electric Oil, in tho hands of the Professor.
febl7-imdNw JOS. II. HINTON.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-03-02

NN00L PLAIDS AND DELAINEs.-
w large ani nice rs ortrnent on hand and 70
sale cheap, for cash only, at SAM. EMBICHS.
febie Main street, three doors below Second.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-03-02

HCNPOWDER.-
" 100 kegs Rife Powder;
e half kegs Rife Powder;
go kegs Blasting Powder, just received and fer
sale bv z. III. COOK & son. Agents.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-03-02

CrRRxScr AND ExcHANGE.-The following
were the quotations ct Louisville on Saturday
for currency and exchange.
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-03-02
FOR RENT.

HORSE SHOE NAILS
II 20 hays genuine "GRIFFIN" III. 2. Nails on
hand and for sale by Ian III SAM'L ORR
The Evansville daily journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ia. [i.e. Ind.]) 1848-1862, 1858-03-02

EANCY DRESS SILKS, on hand and for ~
y cheap, for cash only, at 8 EMBICHy,
febl6 Main street. three doors below Second.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
TeIegraphiC Dispatches.

New YORK, Dec. 2l.-The steamer Black
Warrior, from lIavanna, with dates to the
10Th, arrived here this evening. Senator
Douglas who was passenger from New Or
leans stopped at Havana.
The Spanish and Mexican imbroslio is
settled. -Garez having refunded all the mo.
neys obained from Spanish subjects as forced
levies, and the present government OF Next
co having acceded to all the Spanish de-
mands.
Sugars at Havana were firm and prices
unchanged. Moasses. new clayed, on the
coast, 1 reals; Muscovado reals. Exchange
unaltered. Freights dull
ALBANY, Dec. 2l--The Board of State
Canyassers discovered this afternoon that in
several districts the Representatives in Con-
gress are illegally returned as members of
Congress, which makes it probable that seve-
raj of the districts will be declared vacant,
Including the 81, 4th 9th, 7th, 9Th, and 23d
districts. There is nothing certain known, as
yet, however.
CINCINNATI, Dec. 20.--On Saturday night
q FIRE broke out in building occupied by
Messrs. Breed, Barstow i Co, which was
DESTROYED, as well as a store OF Crane, Breed
( Co., manufacturers OF metallic buriai CO.
scs, on Sycamore street The formers loss
i, from $1,000 TO 5000. on which there is
- 900 insurance: the loss Of tie latter Is
So, 600, Of which $4,000 was insured. The
adjoining stores Of George Shillets and Geo.
Hamshaw were also considerably damaged.
LOWELL, Mass, Dec. pa serious ex-
plosion OF gas occurred in the picker room
Of the Massachusetts, Mills this mOrning, IL
stantly killing two men, Irish operatives, and
badly iojuring two others. The walls were
partially blown outward, and the waste
cotton taking fire considerable damage was
done to the building.
PI1rsDuRG. Dec. 2l.--The chess game be-
tween MIR. Pau!ssn, blind.olded, and the
members of the Pittsburg chess club, re-
suited in Mr. Paul.en WANING six and losing
Iou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
From Washington.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2l.-The form Of tho
pension bill agreed upon by the House to-day,
proposes to give 500 per annum to those VINO
were in actual battle, without regard to the
period Of service, and includes within its pro-
visions the regular army, State q nd Terrific
rial troops, volunteers or militia, together
with the marine corps. The pensions are Sc
cured against attachments for debt.
The President sent to the Senate to-day for
restoration to the active list in the navy, the
names of about So of the GO gentlemen whose
cases were Investigated by the naval courts
Of inquiry. Commodore Stewards would
have been among the number ii not for the
fact that he did not appeal to those tribunals:
Bot the President has intimsted tina. 1t would
afford him pleasure if Congress shall provide
for his restoration to the active list by special
law.
A letter received here from a commercial
house in Tampco states that the arrange
meuts between the Spanish fleet and the Gov.
ernor of the city, for the settlement OF their
difficulties, have broken Of, and that two
Spanish steamers were now blockadlng that
harbor. A Spanish force was daily expected
to land OF Tampico and take possession ofthe
city. The difficulty between Spain and
Mexico, is, We believe, by this time, settled.
A resolution was carried through the House
yesterday instructing the Committee Of Ways
and Means to prepare and report bill tor
taking the eighth census. This proper pre-
caution, it is to be hoped, will ensure the ex-
ecuton of this important work in o complete
and satisfactory manner, and save the coun-
try from the humiliating exhibition presen-
ted in the last bunglng record of statistics.
Mr.. Dallas has signifed an intention to
return home in the spring, but without COM
hitting himself to any obligation in bis OIL
cial correspondence. When the time rolls
round he may change bis mind, as he has done
before. Mr. Reed, our Minister to China, is
on bis way home, and would be quite willing
to succeed Mr.. Dallas, if acceptable to the
Administration. Bat the President has not
encouraged this idea, and will hardly pile
his honors upon one head. MIR. CLANCY Jones
intends sailing for Ilavre On the Sth of Jan
uary, and will be preceded few days by
Mr.. Preston on his way to Spain, and by MIR
Ward, OF Georgia, who will take the overland
route for China.
Mr.. Douglas friends deny that be has with.
drawn as candidate for the Presidency
And all the indications authorize the belief
that at no former time were they more zeal
Gus in bis behalf, though he has been yirtu-
ally sbelved as leader here by the orthodox
Democracy and is doomed to similar fate
at Charleston, in 1860.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
Letter from MiddIehurg.

Correspondence Of the 1lerandria GqzcHe.
MIDDLEBURG, Tuesday morning, Dec. 2l.-
UNION PRAYER MERTING.-Gen. A. Rogers
conducted our Union PrIyer Meeting On last
Sabbath evening. In some welI-timcI, ap.
propriate, and practical remarks, he preseu.
ted the subject of religion to the meeting
A fresh impulse seems to be manifest in
these meetings, since toe laity have united
in taxing q prominent place in the services.
This is evidenced in the increased atten.
dance, as we'll as the earnest attention, to the
proceedings.
TEMPERAScE.--The Rev. Mr.. Fletcher. in
conformity with instructions contained in
resolutions, passed at the last meeting Of the
Synod, preached upon the subject Of Ten.
perence, on last Sunday night, IL the Gene.
terry Church. The Rev. gentleman presen.
ted the subject in very clear and iorciae
style, portraying in their true coIors the
growing evils OF intemperance, ard urged
the taking of some definite step for the pu..
pose of arresting the onward march of this
ruinous vice. 1t is hoped that the remarks
OF tn6 gentleman Will nave lne eHcCt OF H.
fuencing the example Of parents and others
as we'll as result in the establishment Of
Temperance Society, or a Division of the
Sons of Temperance, 10 this place.
BAPTIST CHURCH.-The Rev. Dr. Haynes,
of Berryville, Clarke County, has received
and accepted call from the Baptist Church
Of this place. He enters upon his pastorate
here early 10 next month.
MISSIONARY SERMoN.--The Rev. 5. s. R5.
Eel will preach Missionary sermon in the
Methodist E. Church, on Christmas day, at
ii o'clock.
MIDDLEBURG LYCEUM.---This institution
still continues to add to its membership
Last night, the subject under discussion
"Were the Crusades benefcial?" was warmly
debated, aud decided in favor OF the mega.
tive. j. NJ. McVeigh delivered well dges
ted essay upon the "FolIes Of American
Society,"" copy Of which | send you, sati.
fed that you, as we'll as your readers, would
like to see it.
The SUPPER--"The Mite Society" are
making ample arrangements for the Supper
on the Oath instant-Surely, this Society
will meet with encouragement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
IC0MAUNICATED.

l have been reading in the Democratic
newspapers, recently, frequent paragraphs,
similar to one referred to in tho Gazette
few days ago, about the squabblcs in New
York among the ofice-holders, and of the
meddling Of the President of the United
States in these affairs; also, about bis az
pointments and removals in Illinois, with
the view of furnishing Douglass friends, &c.
&c. Is it not sickening to any one, having
recollection of the dignity which hcre;a
fore characterized the occupants of his exa..
ted post? Only imagine, or try to imagine,
such conduct on the part Of General Wash
ington, or any Of bis successors, excepting
the two last The very thought is impiou'.
How have We fallen 1t is worthy Of ro.
mark, too, that the papers referred TO, never
utter syllable Of rebuke of these proceed
iugs. SENEA
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

HuSTISG WITH ARTLLERY.-Albert Pike went
on; recently with Major Rector, Indian Superin-
tendent. TO assist in the payment OF the Indian
annuties among the tribes west OF Arkansas.
4 correspondent of the Fort Smith Herald, wri-
ting from ne Creek Agency, describes Col.
Pixies method OF hunting the grouse or pairie
hen:
Knowing how wild they are, ne came prepar-
ed TO outwit them He hunts with piece OF
artillery, six FOUNDER This he hauls out on
the prairie, and when ne discovers flock, ne
unlimbers, sights the gun and touches her of
He rarely misses. II is very exciting 10 see a
dozen grouse hutterIEg with brokenwngs among
twice as many dead ones, and the captain cha
sing them around and catching them. His usual
charge is about pound Of powder, and quar-
ter o. a bag Of turkey or swan shot. He gener.
ally shoots at about 200 yards. He killed, in
John Shells field, below here, the other day, 50
grouse al d single ire. Major Rector, who &C.
CON panied him, thinks that be must have Grip
pied 1000, that got OF among the corn stalks
and cookie burrs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
Railroad Land Grants.

The report of the Secretary Of the Interior
and that of the Commissioner Of the Land
Office, give SINE facts, in relation to the CRAFTS
OF lands for railroad purposes, which CCngIe ss
has made SO freely for the last few years.
From these reports, it appears tina. the thirty
fourth Congress made land grants to eight
different States, to aid in the construction OF
railroads, of which the aggregate length Is
nearly 1850 miles. The grants were ds-
,ribu;ed among these States n the manner
shown nv the following table
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
The Gems us.

1t will devolve upon the present Congress
to provide the means and to make the ar
rangements for taking the next census OF
the United Staes. The New York Pest re-
marks:-
This is a more important duty than it Is
apt to be regarded; for tho census, compr;-
sing more than a mere enumeration OF the
people, includes besides, the collection Of q
large variety OF important statistics On
great many different subject9.
IF we remember rightly, when the last
census was made, great many complaints
we're uttered as to the ignorance and ineth-
cheney of the persons appointed to this task. :"
The Post complains OF the time occupied,
and says
"In Great Britain the facts Of the census
are gathered 10 a single day, while they are
arranged within the year; and we see no
reason why the same thing could not be &C
complished in the United States. 1t is true
that Great Britain is more compact nation
than this, but that obstacle may be overcome
BY increasing the number Of census-;akers.
Instead of the fCrty.ii'e marshalS and their
three thousand subordnates, employ chief
for every county in every State, with az ma
nv subordinates in every township IS may be
needed. Instead Of twenty clerks at Wash
ington, employ hundred and twent9-three
1t will cost no more to engage large num-
Der of men for short time than it does to
engage u small number fer long time.
III the law of 1850 is to be taken, then,
by Congress, as the basis for the next census,
we hope that it will be amended in several
respects, and we particularly hope that more
attention will be given by the Secretary OF
the Interior to the selection Of the executive
agents."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

Many of the roads, for which these grants
have been obtained, are not ye. built, and
many arc not even located. To afford reas-
enable opportunity however for the States 10
take the necessary measures, the COVE rnment
has Withdrawn from the market iGose lands,
which j, is supposed will fall within fifteen
miles of each proposed route, aad this suspen-
sion will contipue unit! some definite action
is taken BY the States. Iowa, Florida, and
Wisconsin are the only States which ba1o
located all the routes which are to have the
beoeat Of thsss granite Boston ias.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

4 MoSsrROus GOUgMASD Alfred COTbyn, a
negro, haiiug from New London, Connecticut,
performed the wonderful feat OF eating three
dozen tallow candles, five pounds OF silt pork
a shilling loaf OF bread, and then swallowed d
pint OF lamp oil and whiskey. The affair came
of in the Five Points on Thursday, in the pre-
srnce OF several hundred thieves, loaters, &c
The feat was performed for wager OF fifteen
djllars, out OF which the Stockholders cheated
the negro In a short while after the groceries
in question had been disposed OF. Corbyn be
came quite i'll, and was compelled TO stretch
himself out on the sidewalk, where he was found
By officer Carr and conveyed TO the statCn-hou,e,
where police surgeon Waterman Was called 10
attend nm. By means OF powerful emetlc,
Corbyn vas induced to part with MS candles,
but he positively refused TO surrender the other
refreshments, which ne had taken in lis sto.
mach. After reviving, CoTbyn said the bad
liquor he mad taken produced intoXication, bat
ii !. the other solids did not in the least dis
tarb him. Yesterday morning, the gormantser
was taken before Justice Connolly and commit
ted 10 the ToInbs for ten days. on charge Of
intoxication. Notwithstanding the highly i'm.
probable nature OF this story, the police and 9th
ers voUch for lis truth as tact beyond dispute,
the feat having been witnessed By several per.
sons. Corbyn now feels quite well, and charges
that his present IN pr!sorment is owing entirely
10 that Five Point Poison" watch ne in.bIbet
He asserts with much assurance his ability 10
devouE an entire !aw sheep and 4 whole box Of
candles al one meal, without feeling ;ae least
lnconvenience-N y Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

4 Ay-WoMAy-A young man named James
Wright vas arrested by Lieut.. Bernard, in Gin
cinna,i, Ohio on the charge of disorderly conduct
Il seems that lie is in the habit OF passing him.
saf off as a woman dressed in mems clothes
He has p!oiuson OF lorg black hair, which
he arrarges so as 70 look Ike ladies' hair turned
under He then paints his cheeks and lips, ar
IA! ges his collar and bosom in suspicious
manner, and starts out.
He mas been following this practice for several
years and has obtained a gait which would be
readily taken for that o:a lady. Thus equipped,
be vii enter a drinking -lloon, act in manner
10 attract attention, and the suspicion will be
read j. excited taat he is woman in mile al.
tire For several evenings past he has attract
ed much attention in the vicinity Of The Nation
a. Theatre. He even deceived some of the
policemen. who arrested him light or two ago
iol a female, and afterwards discharged him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The New York Express enunclates cor
rect sentiment when it says, "the Opposition
mrs, be united to be successful; but we have
no desire to see union, unless it results in
q lust respect for the constitutional rights OF
everv section Of the Union"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
DIED,

At the residence of her son, Jonathan Perry
in Spotsylvania county, Mrs. ELIZABETH
SOUTHARD, aged between ninety and one hun.
dred years.
At bis residence in Falmouth, Stafford CoGr.
ty, OIL Wednesday, December sth OF consump.
ton, MI JEFFERSON COWNE in his 5y'a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The Laurel, Nd, Beacon, published al
Laurel. BY Messrs. Parker and Beall, says
that the project of forming new county out
of portions of Prince Georges, Anne Arun-
del and Howard, is fsVorebly received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The booksellers and dealars in periodical
literature are making great displays in New
York, preparatory to the bolydays. Immense
editions of popular works. in blue and gilt,
have been sold--of the Waverley Novels but
little short of one hundred and fifty thousand
volumes by one house. Truly this is a read
ing as we'll as working age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

THE Commissioned Officers OF the l7jIh r.
giment, 9Th Brigade, ID division, OF Virgin
Militia, will meet at the Court House, on Thur
day, the 23d day of December, 1885, al ~ o.
clock, for the purpose OF eIectng Colon.
Lieutenant Colonel First and Second Major
1t is important that there should be full at'ea.
dance. BY order:
ROBERT BROCKETT. } e.:
EDWARD b POWELL.
WIN. B. PRICE.
dec 20-d4t GSent1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The Richmond Enquirer notices the on DIT
that the member of the famous Ostend Con-
ference, intended their report as coEtden'
ti1l communication, and that the publicity
given to the document By the late Admin
istratiop, was matter OF surprise to some,
if not TO all the conferees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The principal business in the House of
Representatives on Tuesday was the consider
alton of the bill granting pensions to the
officers and soldiers Of the war Of 1872. AZ
ter much discussion the House adopted sub
sti;ute offered by Mr.. Savage, Of Tennessee,
which provides pension at the rate OF $40
a year for O service not less than sixty days,
OF in battle; and also provides pension for
seamen and marines. This substitute was
adopted by the decisive vote of l22 to 6l;
but the House adjourned on Tuesday before
takiDg vote on the passage Of the bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

A letter to the British consul OF New York
states that although the health and strength
of Florence Nightingale are $50 extremely
reduced, she continues to devote to her great
obiect-the amelioration both of the sanitary
and sani,ory arrangements for the British
army--more TINA aud exertion than Is con-
sistent with her recovery"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

OTlCE-Proposals are hereby invited 10.
~ re-paving King street, from the foot ther'
OF to the western line OF the corporation, and a
connection Herewith for grading between rr
wharf and point midway between FairiaN
and Royal streets. Bids will be received 20.
rs.paving according 10 present plan OF the stree.
without disturbing the cutters more than nay
be necessary, and also for a reduced width a
carriage-way OF thirty.four feet with al ADJ.
ton of four feet TO the toot-way on each slaa
All materials TO be furnished BY the contract.
For plans and specifications, bidders are reierr
to Mr.. John L. Armstrong, one OF the com
mittee, who will furnish ali Information tAa.
may be desired. All oids 10 BE- sent through
the Post office, OH or before the 10th January
ensuing, sealed and addressed 10 the Comm
tee on Streets" JAMES II. REID
dec 4-3taW3w Chairman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

] IOR SALE The tract of land, known a.
I THE MUSH POT" belonging to A. w.
Mcdonald, esq, containing 33t ACRES, on the
old Leesburg Road, adjoining the Corporation
OF Alexandra.
Ii not sold before the first day of January
next, II will be rented Tor the ensuing year. II
rented, security viii be required.
dec 2-dtJanl JOHN MARSHALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

A gentleman from Calvert County, Md,
was lately written to, by runaway slave OF
his. in Canada, to come en- and bring him
home, "a be was tired Of his freedom"
there. He went on, aud as he and the me-
gro man were returning through Elmira, n.
Y, mob collected, and cudeavored forcibly
to take away the negro man. lie. however,
escaped from his every dear friends" and
j,iuiug bis master, they both proceeded on
their ilurney to Maryland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The bred Scott decision, it is contended by
some, settles the unconstitutiOnality Of the pro-
posed protectorate ofany Territory outside Of
the territory of the United States. The Court
thus states the question: "Tbercis certain
ly no power given by the Constitution to the
Federal Government, to establish or man
tain colonies bordering on the United States
or at distance, to be ruled and governed at
it's own pleasure, nor to enlarge it's territorial
limits in any way except by the admission OF
new States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
MARRIED..

On the Sth of December, by the Rev. J. 4
Ramsay, Mr.. ORVll.LE IRVING, Clerk Oi'a'
Superior Court of Nelson county, TO Ms Ann
f. FOSTER, daughter OF Charles l.. JoIdau
esq, OF Lynchburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The Washington States regrets the recent
occurrence of the Introduction Of slaves
from Africa, on the coast Of Georgia, as OF
fectipg the character and position OF the
playe holding community. We believe that
nine ,epths of the PEOPLE of the South are
onnosed to any such proceedings.