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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
nThnsa GIaans.U

Those Groans given at the African Church
for john Letcher we're, We are informed by
the Enauiret. participated 10 Ky hundreds
of Democrats In kchmond." and approved
by thousands" of Democrats throughout the
S,ate--yrn. by maj rlt5 OF the Democratic
party 10 Virginia" THIS leads US to believe
that, 10 the event OF "Letcher's nomination.
he will be greeted BY Democratic "groans,
in oil portions Of the Commonwealth. and
throughout the entire canvass.-Rirh. Hhiy,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
Ron,a DtfTsFen c o,

When the trial Of Aaron Burr was golre
on 10 Richmond. Virginia, June 50. 1871
the Court was detained hy the uon'srriVal ot
Gen. Wilkinson, Of New Orleans. MIR. Hay
the United States District Attorney, sai1;
I'VE look at the map, and find the distance
from New Orleans to Richmond to be l5'I
miles. If be cones by land, be must 'raTe
on horseback. lie could probably ride 81
miles per day, ard by this data. be would re-
quire Ior'y.fve days from New Orleans sc
this city" ,.r
Half century does make some difference,
true enough. The trip from New Orleans to
New York will soon be u ade in four days
and to Richmond in three!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
How Spirits get their Liquor.

In lecture at Dodwortl's Hill, New
York, ou Monday evening, Judge Eimoud-
said of spirits in the next wOrG:
81 orce had spirit come to me VINO bad
been addicted to the use OF tobacco, and the
tirst want be exoerierced on entering into "a
spiritual existence, was Il desire tor snst |
had an interview with 3 spirit who Was a
drunkard while living here. and he asked
me for drink asked, What good would
ardent spirits do you pow2', aud ne SAID, i
can drink il through you"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
InfaInnl Machine.

On Wednesday night, about balf-past 30.
clock, at Gloucester City, N. j.. az attempt
was made upon the life Of Ii. f. West esq,
Superintendent of the Washington Company's
Cotton Mill. Some person had fastened q
loaded pistol IN frame work and hung it
upon the gate post IN frcntof Mr.. VESTS res.
ltcnce. aud so arranged il that the opening
ct the gate would fire off the pistol with Pn
ain 81 tho heart o. tie person who might
spring the trap. 1t 70 happened that two la
dies, her and daughter, passed 10, instead
OF Mr. West The daughter stopped to push
the gate open, and a, it opened the pistol
went off, the ball passing just across the back
of her head and lodging in the opposite pest.
The ball also past Immediately in front OF the
mother, and the powder flashed in her face
and scorched 1t. This is the fourth attempt
Of the kind aud As vet there is 20 clue to the
rerpetrator. Mr.. West is q most estimable
gentleman. and liz universally respected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
We nisOn.

We see considerable quantity OK venisoE
banging up in front Of the restaurants aud
provision shops. The late snow IN the
mountains along tie Baltimore aud ONO
Of tracking what few deer are t. he found 10
these unfortunate domains. We heard OF
several hunting parties who were out. and in
some instances they killed as many As DE-
en deer. NenisOn commands from Fl teen to
eighteen and twenty cents pound. This IL
dear meat, certainly, and 40 mistake.-
Wheeling Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

A dispatch from Washington ssys that
through the efforts Of the Stale Department
Tor moderation Of the duty on -four in Bra
iii, an Imperial decree has been Issued re-
ducing it 50 per cantum below the former
tariff. This is considered an important
concession, from the fact that there has
been heretofore a large balance against the
United States on account of the extensive
importations Of Coffee. 1t is now supposed
that our exports OF -four to Brazil will very
considerably diminish the drain from this
country, of specie, which it is represented
has, through an arrangement OF trade, been
diverted into British channels.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
SO 90

Making total of Ss.4S cents. The distance
is % miles. Towing by horses ls IS cents
ner mile, which would amount to so H.
showing saving # about 10 per cent. by the
use Of steam. In this no calculation - ma1e
Of the extra work which boat propelled by
steam will DC more than boat propelled by
horse power, and the consequent saving IN
interest on capital Invested. Such an estl'
msts is not necessary to show the superiority
If steam as a motive power"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

There is nothing in the latest South Amer
lean papers to indicate that Lop'E is making
hostile preparations to receive the American
expedition and not syllable to ccu6rm The
rumor which reached here via England, (cred-
tied to the London News) that Lopez was
strengthening the lower portion of the Para.
quay river near the Tress Bocas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

MIR. Thomas Griffith, OF Montgomery couu-
ty, Md, whilst cunning near Baltimore, last
week, was accidentally shot in the band
and the wound was OF such nature as to re-
quire the amputation of the hand. lie is do
ing well now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

The ratrie, French paper, protests
asaiust tue doctrine that Europe is not TO 10
tsrfsre with political affairs on this Continent
and scouts the "Monroe doctrine"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

Au iu portant and q, present unacconnta'
Ile error in the liquidation ADD renewal OF the
State debt of California, is reported ty the
last G. lliforpia steamer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

Amputa,ion of the thigh was successfully
perfo, med upon q patient, nearly seventy
years of age, few weeks ago, 10 Prince
Georges County. Md. ty DR.. Edgar Wood
assisted by Dr.. Bayne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

The cash receipts for advertisements at the
ofhce Of the New York Herald, during the
last three weeks, were ST., 4s2 62. The gross
receipts were SIS 900. So says that paper.
OF course, the expenses of publication are
very great.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

Ad,ices from Cfhcial sources express an
earnest disposition to enter into arrangements
FIR the settlement of claims oe the United
states against Costa R'ca.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

The name of Burner's Springs +. w. Soen-
andoah county, Va, has been ena"gen 49, ="
Seven Fountains. Apprintment--C. d. va
Zee, postmaster at Anna, Fairfax county '"'
vice, +. II. Janney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

The editor of the Warrenton "big receives
deserved compliments on all hands. Oh tue
occasion of bis promotion to Col0netcy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
st~an, on Cana Is.

The Buffalo Express gives the figures OF
the actual expenses Of tbs steam canai oos'
Fulton gu the several trips she Gss maoe
from Buffalo to Rochester. The following ID
the average:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

Edward 3. Hicks, esq u lawyer Of promi-
nence, add very wealthy citizen OF br0ns'
wick county, Va, died in that county, Oh the
al,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

CtCHOOL NOTICE-rhe scnool Iocatrd j"
= the Star Building, on 81. AsaPn, b''"s'"
King aud Prince streets, formerly conducted y
Mr.. VIM. T.. Baker, has beer transferred 20
JOSEPH EDWARDS. Tie latter has been 'O'
long time assistant in Piedmont Acad'm!'
and from his experience as teacher OF youth
and by strict attention TO his duties he hope 70
secure share Of public patronage
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

The friends Of the proposed Baltimore and
Potomac Railroad, in Mary land, continue
very active in holding meetings, &c. They
had meeting at Gainesville, in Anne A
ruudel county, last week, at which Senator
Brown, OF Mississippi, spike in favor Ct the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

Yesterday, the Democratic State Conven'
ton was to have assembled in Petersturs.--
Heavily in clouds and raiu" the day dawn
Cd. Amos Kendall used TO be great upon
"Omens." The present race of politicians is
mora honpfnl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

The Harrisburg Telegraph says that me
sneeimens of salmon are daily caught IN the
S,souehaups river at different points
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

Some Of the robbers Of Mrs. S'goorney's
residence in Hartford, Conn, have already
been arrested.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

fENHE FOLLOWING goods arr now for sale
l at lowest prices having been purchased
from the manufacturers for cash viz: Wagon
ana Carriage Hubbs best Bright Springs,
Swede Iron, and 1hlmble Ske:ns. and Pip
Roxes; also. just received full assortment Of
Fairbanks Counter and Platform Scales
rov Is GEO L. BALDWIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

II FOR CONGRESS-We are authorized
to announce Henry SuACKELFoRD, $50 as
candidate 10 represent the Seventh Congf's'l0"'
al District, in the next Congress.
nov l5-ff
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

1T ONE AGAIN-Tne subscriber would
beg leave TO announce To his old customers
ana me public generally. that ne may be found
d MS old stand, No 100. King -stTeet, where ne
Is ready 10 make 10 ORDER the best quality
BOOTS and SHOES, OF all kinds and sizes, at
living prlc-- If. returns his thanks Tor pat
tayoTs, AM sollClts continuance OF the ss me
dec 2-3'. WIN l.. HERBERT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

The tone aud spirit OF the opposition 10
Mr.. L,loher's nomination as Governor, man
iiested by the Richmond Enqulrer, may be
gathered from the following extract from that
paper of the lst inst:
"Tue Richmond Eoquirer and It's sturdy
co-laborers, the people VI Virginia. have al
ready shoru the tinse! sun OF Letcherism oi
all It's dece.lul splcod jr-ths wOu!d-be
luminary stands below the horiS1n In ali the
GuiDess o! pewter disc; moreover, the wire
p0lerJ, who still labor to carry Ii up with
round turn. long pull, and stroug pull
uud pull altogether, have rendered the
whole machinery unavailable by reason OF
too great complexity in their theatrical ar
engagements. The false luminary has only
been hoisted to tue height Of Guberostoriai
expectation by the utmost teus,op OF party
ladulgeuca--one more strain, and the ropes
will break. The fall will be al easy one.
Col,ke Lacifer, sou of the morning. no sun
of Letoherism will fail from constellation
Uf glory To change the figure, only the
glow worm will lie shaken from the topmost
iesi of the rack weed Of political chichreFy;
1t will fall softly - its native earth; and the
true sunlight of Democracy will discover 1t
10 all the dslormity OF an ordinary grub"
This is very ''fgurative," but sufficiently
plain to be understood BY all men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

The Union ssys:--".as all sensible men OF
either section have come to the conclusion that
our slavery quarrelsar utterly barren OF prac-
tioal fruit, except to array people against peo'
pie and to bnild up uudor the goVernaeot
unconstitutional factions, why should We have
any more extreme sectional met? Why does
tue 5 ,uth talk about what they will do Ia GER
tain contingencies, and the North pirate and
prattle about the "siave o!igarchyr" the
slave power" and "e!ave drivers!" What
sense is there in these terms Of reproach!-
Why should We quarrel about matter " h!ch
we cannot decide Or control? Nobody is 80
wanting in judgment as to suppose that sls-
very is 70 10 maintained or abolished by par
ties. 1t is not political atfair--a democra,
tic or a republican institution"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

Z AGER BEER BREWERY -STRAUSZ
q KLEIN respectfully inform the public
that they nave established a LAGER BEER
BREW EEi at the West.end OF King street AL.
eXdEdrla Va, and are now prepared 10 furnish
IN kegs or barrels, that popular and wholesome
beverage IN such quantities as may be desired
The LAGER BEER manufactured by 5. Il K.
will be found on trial TO fully equal that made
in Philadelphia, as the most approved system
o! Brewing, together with rs years experience
and select materials, II GLIDING Cameron water
-guarantee that It's quality will be unsurpassed.
IL All orders from the city or elsewhere,
derected TO STRAU>X Il KLEIN, ALEXANDRIA,
Va, and lett at tn Brewery or sent through the
Post Office will be promptly executed.
dec l-ec3Vs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

= UriiE-Ali persons are hereby torwarn-
y ed from Hunting, Shooting. Ranging, or
IN any way tTespasslng on my lands, at Spring
Bank or Lexington. III Mason's Neck, as the
laws will be rIgldly enforced against every OF,
tender. All permISsions heretofore given TO
Hunt or shoot on either, are revoked, aud none
can be gwen In future, as not only all Game has
been extIrpared BY these incursions, but my
Stock harrassed and destroyed to an extent that
is unbear4hIe GEORGE MASON.
SnrIng Rhnk Va. nov l7-eo3W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

E-s FOR RENT III. WAREHOUSE
Eass5- fronting on the wharf. lately occupied BY
james Dempsey. Possession can be given I'M,
mediately.
Iii The WAREHOUSE and WHARF now
i.l occupied by Stephen SHInn Possession
viii be gwen on the Isl OF Sd month next. Ap.
ply TO r...
S. JANNEY, No. % Fairtax.st.' or to
S.M. JANNEY, PurcelvIlle, Loudoun 20.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
| ~ hINI- w.

r.,
, -1"' !" tuesday
uaI'''e' cop'ed IRON the Ne" .rk kIrIess,
that alexandria was chartered 10 la. u.
dor the name of Belleba,eo - i d.rt,,,..
q, .-ror
nv notice several wears siDee in q win,
h,oL ~ ,.,o.a, I.,;,
" '""u'' o. then
I'D tue possession Oh the late Dr. Il. Is. AeY-
ander. That charter, dated in l-4T was.I
,b;oL wo,dod rs,b,Eo, en-.
>
"oorBe 'ue oecoou' oy tue trace Il I'D,
King OF Great Britain, France, aud Ireland
A., do bcrebv ordar ard d.c,ao H.,
he erecrad a, tim Graa, IL. 80
W.-.b,ras :, ,ha ro,r,r - 0H
Oh IS ", N"u
S"''eu Al
200 oT'u Wy Jul well posted
oiusr' in"so''an'' ueepne tue tradition,
tnas DeliehsVeh, lor oeautiiui baroor never
was the cognonen OF the present Alfxsu-
drla, Dat OF west Ead. AT the tpe, IN
porting merchants are said 10 have been 10.
Gated at the Cameron Mills.
The original Alexander estate commenced
at about the Cameron Mills and extended, a,
stated, to Georgetown, the first grant having
been 60 the captaiu OF a shin in coDsdsr,'
tion of the MASSAGE money If a numhsr or
,adam ,,;onars brongh, IN mi. lc,E,v
-
H. Among the local items IN the Alexandra
Gazette of November 3Utn, 1895, | Saw ,a4,
some base and cowardiy rascals. shot i4lr.lal
watch dog OF one OF our most respectable CHI.
Ems Now, would advise every citizen 10 be
his own watch and policeman, and be governed
in future by the advice given me, by our MAYOR
also have good cause TO complain, on 'ais
subject OF dog.murder. My sick daughter oHG.
ed little pet dog, 10 which she was much a.
tdched-this little creature, when he could ssl
access TO her sick chamber would bound On
her bed. look has mistress III the lace, and Seem.
ed 10 understand all; and then would lie dom
by her side HI was about the SIZE OF d rabbit,
and could iniure no one and was good wa'ca.
dog; and THIS is why he vas murdered. Some
few evenings since II was cold and cloudy, All
! would not let HIM follow me, and put him 10
his sick mistress chamber-he got out, and Oh
NV return home soon after found ham IN The
garden, and the poison III his mouth, (strych.
nine)-did not suspect II, OF ! coult have saved
HIM. He was very very soon seIzed with hi'
or commissions, and the second one killed him.
My daughter found il out, and Judge what Der
feelings were! | gave him decent burial.
,,,Io.s 49, car,,n,a,;,, ,o,,s,o,;,
NJ 10 go -, ~ },,,lo cro,,,r. have a.
nave hso,, r.;L ,nJ ~ nbad,ence ~ an So. NJ
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

IL We are authorized 10 announce DR. ). b.
Grayson, candidate 10 represent the D.,uiN.
OF Stafford, King George, ard Prince William
IN the Senate OF Virginia, subject 10 the ra,iI'
cation of a District Convention.
nov II-eo,t PRINCE WILLIAM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

MUSICAL observation-disclosures '
N returned from New York, | am no" pre-
pared TO offer about the largest and most com
piete stock OF GOODS under the above hea''
ever exhibited in this market. r,or,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

II HENRY SHAcXELFoRp will address lhr cl'
liens OF Alexandria, on Saturday evening mex,
at o'clock, al Liberty Hall dec III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
Cons un ptiOB.

The following recipe Tor the cure Of con-
sumption, colds, IT,, is published by the
Cutbbert (Ga Reporter, at the instance Of q
minister of that place, who is informed that
it is almost infallibe. Ii is at least worth
o trial.
Take one quart of pure gin, one gill Of
fresh turpentlne, just as 1t comes from the
tree. mix we'll aud let it stand four hours,
then add half a pint Of clear honey and
shake well. Take one table spoonful three
times day, and cure is certain"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

nLnUGHs.-Rlch's Iron Beam -"''O' b,
Horton, and other pLOUGH>, 'oi s Sn y
ADDISON, WALLALt ~
nov II No 80 UnOr''I7'-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

TuHN H PARROTr, DEALER Is PIANOS
~ MELoDgoSs. GuITAks, aud -NtS1OAL iSsin.
MGxTs generally also books sf.i''ShHi ah'h
Music, and FANcT GUVDs, SoArs' rh"i |"+" =
COMBS, BRUsHEs &c, &c. u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

CtARDlNES.-Whol hall aud quarter w. >,
- OF Sardines, just received IN store s,< SIt
sale by JOHN A pt Corr
dec 2 Fanny
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

ltEGARS.--The subscriber continues to man.
- utacture SCARS, from every choice
grade OF imported Leaf Tobacco Orders re.
specially solicited. EDWIN &. BROUN,
No "a, Madison.street.
Middiehurg, Va, oct ls-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEkLY BY
EDGAR sN0wDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:

FRIDAY MORNING. DECEMBER 3. 1855.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-03

CUPERIOR CRAB CIDER Twenty 80. 90,
- superior CRAB CIDER, in store an
sale By SIEPHEN Nc.
nov 26-u No 4, Sou"
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-07-09

PARTING NoRDs.-Joshu Bausman. Esq
III retiring from the Washington Tribune
u'sers the following well worded and meri.
torouS compliment to the press in speak
Ing OF his editorial brethren he says:
" For the whole corps for the most Dol,
a talented, patriotic band, who serve their
country more tbanklessly, and with less
reward lhan those Of any other profession,
shall ever entertain the warme9t sentiments
OF regard. They are emphuticaly the great
conservatoTS of the public veal and SO long
as the people are tIpe 20 themselves, TN, y
cannot iaiI to sustain pure, patriotic Press,
the bn'waIk Of public liberty, sound morals
and the great principles of Religion, Law
and Order.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-07-09
snuff-Dipping at tho Sonth

A correspondent of the Petersburg
(Va.) Express says:--
There are, perhaps, in our State,
one hundred and twenty-five thousand
women, leaving out of the account all
who have not cut their teeth, g. those
who have lost them from age. Of this
number, eighty per cent. may be safely
set down as snuif.dirper9.. Every five
OF these will use two ounce paper Of
snuff per 'day-that is, 20 the hundred
thousand dippers, two thousand five
hundred pounds day, amounting in
one year to the enormous quantity of
nine hundred and twelve thousand
pounds"
How delightful it must be to kiss a
Beautiful pair of plump, rosy lips, made
pouting and tempting by priming of
snuff, concealed beneath them! Oh
the nectar upon such lip! How de-
licious - Washinqton Amer.
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-07-09
LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

y rough countryman walked into
the Office of General Barnes, one day,
and began his application:
General Barnes, I have come to
get your advice in case that is giving
mo some trouble"
"Well, what is the matter?'
"Suppose now," said the client,
that a man had one spring of water
on his land, and his neighbor living
below him should build a dam across a
creek running through both their farms,
and it was to back the water up into
the other mans spring, what oug ght to
be done ?"
"Sue him, sir,sue him by all means, -
said the general, who always became
excited in proportion to the aggrava-
tion of his clients. "You can recover
heavy damages, sir, and the law will
make him pay we'll for it. Just give
me the case, and III bring the money
from him; and if he hasn't a great
deal of property, it will break him up,
sir
:" But stop, general" cried the ter
rifed applicant for legal advice, Sits
me that built the dam, and it's neighbor
Jones that owns the spring, and he has
threatened to sue me-"
The keen lawyer hesitated a moment
before he tackled his ship,and kept on.
"Ah! Well, sir, you say you built
dam across that creek. What sort
ola dam was that, sir %
&C 1t was mill.dam."
- mill dam for grinding grain,
vast it ?"
Yes, it was just that
:" And it is "a good neighborhood mill,
$50 it is, and you may we'll say so. "
=" And all your neighbors bring their
grain there to be ground, do they q
eyes, sir, all but Jones"
Then it is great public copven-
ience, isit not?" '''
"To be sure it is. ! would not have
built it but for that. 1t is so far to
any other mill, sir.
"And now" said the old lawyer,
"you tell me that that man, Jones, is
complaining just because the water
from your dam happens to put back
into his little spring, and he is threat
enlng to sue you. Well, all I have to
say is, let him Gue, let him sue, and
he'll rue the day ne ever thought of it,
as sure as my nama is Barnes
American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1858-07-09
Manners mt the White House.

We learn that The code of polit eness
which prevails at the White House does no,
give satisfaction 10 many who visit there.
The code is represented as too aris.ocra,ic
for plain democratic people Lately "a mel m
Der of Congress and his young wife dine
with the President by inVitation-bu, their
sense Of propriety was not a Little shocked
to ,observe that the President and Miss Lane
were helped first.and afterwards their guests.
1t is needless to say, that this was anything
but pleasant to the Congressman aud his
lady, or that was not their intention to sub.
nit to the degrading condition again! The
Congressman, who had always had The bene-
d OF the most refined associations. seemed
TO think that such conduct might do we'll
enough for The tables of European monarchs,
but was out OF place in he President Of a
Republic !-Wheeling Times.