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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
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New YORK, Oct. 2l.--Tbe steamer Black
Warrior, from Havana, with dates 10 the 10th
inst, has arrived.
The walls of the Tacon Theatre were so
shattered By the recent explosion, that they
will have TO be taken down.
Sugars apd freights are unchanged.
The ship Phantom, from Richmond. Tor
Pernambuco, was cap-!zed at sea during the
month of September. The crew, after five
days exposure. were rescued by a Spanish
vessel, and arrived OF Havana, on the llth
instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
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Seeding wheat is going on with alac1lfy
usual 10 the season-some as is always the
case, more advanced than others. There IS
considerable diversity Of opinion as regards
the use Of guano, but it seems TO DC conceded,
tba. whea, grows enough better with the Ter
tilizor than without it, to make up the differ
enee 10 the expense. There is more tallow-
ing going on this tall than heretofore, though
many pursue the old plan of seeding On
corn notwithstanding Hec.rder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

'NA...-
The twC-and-Seyenty well dea,.,
the city of Cologne, celebrated syr
If all concentrated into one, cauIt H..
pare in offensive power, with ,5,.
dous one which marks King s,rss.
visibly and palpably, from We., d. :,
street to Hoof's Run. You can
it with a kpife. Can uothlpg be 49,
it, either by cutting it Uff at The sao,
divertiug the current in a dlreeu9o =
will be harmless? For instance o..
the drainage from the soap factory .
north, IN West street, and turre; ~,
drains which ~ into Mu,hpyE r..
dlction OF the city authorities We ar
TO that stream for this very purg5.. 4.
my complaint, ana suggest q RENE
earnest hope that something val b.
The subject certainly smell, lou! 81
to arouse even our symn1ien, CIV An.
ties. If not, | trus, the parties !I,Ip,
afflicted district will Inquire into ne;
means Of redress. SLAN kENBERgr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
OBITUARY.

DIED, On Thursday morning Uc'5.-. .
Pleasant View, Fauqulsr county hGta'
Of LudweLl Lake, IN the 90 yc9ro! -r-..
The voice that called The swu'o OF '.
away, was to her as the sweet tuyha
OF celestial harps, touched 10y an
in her patient submission and mn-A Us
to the will of her Heavenly Father H
practised with Christian confidence !ar
tracted, painful disease. II sue -as
reayed consort and family 10 noun Be-
she has given them the cousol!ng a',.a
her spirit now safely reclIUes on 't.
her dear RedeemeT, with the hop 'ns
sent, whom a kind Providence dt u
her 10 see, would meet her ~ R"agr.
Rarely has it been the good .olgr-
dividual VINO pays tins tribute o. 70"
departed, TO meet with a la!g M
her, was so tremendously blended r'as
ing quality and unaffected gracrca.sa
tortu the highest esteem. Truly
None knew her bu, 10 .a
Nor named her but 10 pic
As a fond and afirctioHa,g W.,
indulgeEt mother, d kind aud la
pre.emInentIy possessed 4 mllll",a .
a gentlemcss OF manner, and sa
which won not the -.h, u 90.
and relations alone, Jl' hose %.
OF acquaintance, wno te-,
from among us, aud 40
cherish her memory among tut .on-" .
remembrances.
Eauquier COUNTY, October W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Ooe hundred guns were fred in Reading,
on Monday, 10 honor Of the offer by tho
Presiden. to appoint Hon. J. CLANCY Jones
Minister to the Court Of Vienna. In the
evening, a large procession Of that gentle
mans friends was formed, who waited on
hin at his residence in North Fifth street, to
congratulate him on the honor conferred by
the partiality of the Chief Executive. MI.
Jones assured his friends, IN a very briet
speech, that the compliment was a mark OF
the Presidents regard for the democracy of
Berks." On
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The bark Isle de Cuba, from New York, for
Loando, pu. into Boston on Wednesday morn
ing. She proceeded az far as St. Michaels,
when Captain Dobs0n asked The crew if they
would proceed to the coast cf Africa for a
cargo of slaves. They refused, and Captain
D,hson LETT her ut st. Michaels. The mate,
Mr.. Turner. took charge IF the bark ard re-
turned to give her up. She has cargo OF
rice, beans ard lumber.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
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The james I'm,

The suggestion Of a writ,
zeste, that this convenient r,,.
should lie, at night, at Kia.alo
Cone wharf, is worthy Of accsr,..
addition to the three cynsideran.,.
the writer, | add a fourth. Tia,
ence of distance, viz twenty milo.
her ahead on her up trip, az hon,
or probably two hours, aud en,
make a connection with Tho
North. Although, perhaps. a
passengers will stop 10 Aley.rs:
some OF the farmers and merc,,".
sometimes to 90 to Baltimore
greatly prefer to take the "Goy %
Washington, but for the deto.,;,,
lay. Starting from Kiusale viii
difficulty. and get ali passenger.
tinstion at an early hour c,c.,-
of a trip always wished and aI,,.
graduation. The Gay" NAV
reckon on an increased BUSH.
season, and it will be found 10 h, ''
enterprise. %
King George County, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

In the Ninth Congressional District in New
York. which has q united opposition majority
Of a. less, fonr thousand, the opposition have
resolved to forge q contest, and have recon-
mended the reelection Of the present Dem
ocra,ic Representative Of the district, H,n.
john b. Hask;n, Cd the ground OF his resis-
,ence to tie Leeouipton policy of the Admin
istratiun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Washington Union disagrees with the
Richmond Eoquirer q1ite as much in rela-
ton to political economy, the tariff, &c., as 1t
does with regard to Lsoomptcn, Douglas, &c.
We should take them to be the opponents ct
different creeds, different doctrines, different
political parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Union doubts the correctness OF the
report of Senator Davis's speech In Name,
which represented him as agreeing with
Judge Douglas as tc the power of Terrific
rial Legislature to exclude slavery from a
territory. inasmuch as such an opinion Is in
conflict with Senator Davis's recent speech
at Boston,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
Icws Election.

CHICAGO. Oct. 20.--RetuTns from all bu:
nine counties in Iowa have been received,
and Show the following results: First dis
trict, Curtis, Rep, elected hv l,42l ajority.
Second district. Vandsver, K p. elected. Gin.
completely 1854 majority. The Daouque
Times claims the election of the Republican
State ticket by 5000 majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The political contest ih Illinois is descend
ing to the dirsiest personalities. Douglas sod
Lincoln have got to calling each other FOR
gers" and, at the rate which they progress,
they will soon be initiating Mcrrissey and
the Benicia Boy. The fight seems to be en-
joyed, however, by the electors, who attend
the meetings probably as much for fuo, as
for hearing principles eXlounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Referring to Mayor Swann's late card of
Instructions to tie police of Baltimore, and
his detcrmined effort to r~eorganize that dc
partmcnt aud maintain order, the Union
says elf we were q citizen Of Baltimore,
we should give the constituted authorities oil
of our counteuauce and aid. A really earn
est effort 70 re-establish the supremacy OF
Law aud order should receive the support OF
every one claiming to be n good citizeo.'
This is reasonable, sensible, right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The New York Herald .4outs MIR. keltt for
his recent speech 10 South Carolina, 10 rela-
ton to the prohibition in the Engish,kan'
sas bill, and intimates that MIR. Buchanan
has no favors to ask of the fire eaters"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The value of the passenger t,ass. 70 .
sndria-if oven a small portioa o!
bere-is exemplifed 10 the lively and
appearance Of cur streets, cJa.eqlsa, ,
arrival Of cur friends .rom ihs adjacent,
ties, tO attend the RHir5ai VI taa,f.
US, if possible, get up here an Agrcu.
Fair next year. And DO Dot let Il, Du,,
selves with making connections u 4...
drive through to Baltimore.
Az OLD ALExAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Woodstock Tenth Legion says:--"The
genial rains tina. fell last week have greatly
benefited tho crops that had been previously
sowu, aud they have enabled cur !arwers to
pillow those portions OF their land heretofore
too dry and bard TO ne broken up"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Punch's last best illustration and hit, is
the Omnibos hung round with Ladies' cripo-
lines, and the man at the door telling a dis
consulate damsel seeking admission, that he
is sorry, but she must take oil aud bang up
her skeleton" before she can come il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Bath (Me.) Tribune OF Monday says:
eve ere informed by a gentleman from
Wes,port, who is extensively engaged in the
Fishing business, that a reliable report has
;cs. hecn received there Of tho loss on North
"a "a, Prince Edwards Island, during the
week before last, OF over thirty SAL oil hsn-
ING vessels belonging all along the coast Of
Maine ard massachusetts,"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Missouri river stCaraer Emma, was rot
bed a short time since on her trip from JET
fcrson City to St. Joseph, Of $1,000 by the
United States mail agent on board the boat.
His namci is Morris. He is quite a young man,
the son Of q widow lady OF responsibility,
living in thu interior of the State aud ne had
heretofore borne a coed character for hon.
cs;y, although considered somewhat fast for
his gears
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Democrats of Rockingham, held "
meeting at Harrisonburg, on Monday last,
for the purpose Of selecting delegates to the
Democratic State Convention. They OK
pressed q decided preference for Hon. John
Letcher, as the candidate for Governor; and
recommended Alexandria as the place for
holding the Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
Fauquier county, October ~.
ELEMENTAL NOTICE

n ELEMENTAL NOIlCE-i-
"a signed, Commissioners, appor
County Court OF Alexandra Co-r'
purpose Of conducting an Election o' ~
for the 175th Regiment Virginia N'.
notify all Males, between The ase' %. y
years. not exempt from militia ..'r
are required, under legal p"n2.'',
the Court House OF thls C"""'T .n
29h day Of odoier, lS'>, " d"
shall BE- elected a Captain, AMI d ittn Do.
ant ard a Second Lieutenant, i0.'..-'
District, as required b. las.
The Company Districts OF ne i'o.ah
are as follows
Ist. That portion Of the CoToD'o.
andria lying east Of PIT aheel @a'
Duke.
End. East o: Pitt street, between q .
Duke.
Sd. South of King street, Je,"o-
Alfred.
Attn. South OF King, and "c''o' AIR
TO Corporation line.
5th. West Of Alfred, and Ep,,A o.. BIZ.
to Corporation line.
9th. North OF King street, bei"s'' .
PIT.
7th. North OF King and east o: it'
Corporation line.
Stu. Tina, portion OF ine hif@ ''
south OF the Columbia lumTIH' d."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Between eight and niue hundred thousand
dollars will be required for the pay of tho vol
uuteers who engaged in the service against
the Florida Indians up to the time OF the re-
moval of Billy Bowlees and his band.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The "prize fight" between the p~ugiiists
Mcrrissey and Heenan, took place near Buff
falo, New York, on the Goth, and after twelve
grounds" Morrissey was declared the "con-
aueror." Three thousand people were pre-
sent at this disgraceful scene.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The last news from Europe records new
triumphs of Mr.. Morphy. II is plain enough
that the conhguraticn Of this young mans
faculties for the speciality be excels in, gives
him an advantage against which merely edu-
Gated resistance is hopeless.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Henry Winter Davis made a speech at
Camden, New Jersey, a few days ago, which
is spoken of as a brilliant effort, against the
Lecompton policy of the Administrator and
in favor of the Tariff. lie censured the Re.
publican party for their course at the last
Presidential election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

A new institution Of learning, with the
taking title of the Peoples College, has
been established in one Of the interior counties
Of New York, the leading feature of which is
the due adlaixturo Of mental ana physical
labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Qaite az interesting meeting has been in
progress in the VI. 4. Church in Front Royal
Va, fer nearly two weeks, and a NUMBER OF
persons have profcssed religion. The meet
ing is still goiug on under :bo direction Of
Rev. Jas. \. Eakin, Rev. Mr.. Rippetoc, his
colleague being i'll.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEkLY By
EDGAR SaOWDES.
SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 20, 1855.

Continued efforts are made to prevent Lie
nomination of Mr.. Letcher for Governor
and, one of the means resortcd to, in order TO
effect this oiject. is to represent that he ca"'
not be nominated. All the indications and
expressions of public opinion seem to us to
be the other way. The feeling in his Ia
vor, especially in the strongest Democratic
counties, appears to grow stronger every
dav
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

In 1856, the Buchanan majority in the
states holding their congressional elections
in October, was s. In the Same states in
1858, the Opposition majority, of Congress
men elected, il &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

10 Baltimore, Oh Wednesday, Judge Stump
took occasion to request the reporters to pub
lisb on all occasions the names Of parties
taken as bail in his court, in order if citizens
should know the fact that the bondsman IN
auy case is no. worth the amount be qualities
to, the Court may be informed oft, pieds'ng
itself TO have all such arrested and prosecu-
ted for perjury-declaring also Its determ,,
nation TO break up the giving of'stra" bal"
and admitting that the Court was frequently
imposed upon by designing parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The New York Express seems to be OF
opinion, that the only difference between
slavery in the two sections is, that in the
South the masters own the bodies Of the ne
groes, and in the North, politicians own the
voters, body and soul both.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Mr.. Henry Shaekelford has commenced
actively the canvass OF this District, as a
candidate for Congress, and is visiting the
different counties at the times Of holding tho
County Courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The Instructions to Judge Bowlin, our
Special Envoy to Paraguay, are believed to
he of such a character as will enable him to
bring our difficulties with that Government
~ a peaceful ard mutuaily beneficial adjust
mont unless the Dictator shall prove to be
u,terIv blind TO the Interests and power OF
rio own country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Those who desire to better their fortunes
By gold digging will scarcely venture to do
so, at this time, by joiniog the miners on
Fraser river. Daring the past four months
some ten or twelve thousand ardent and
tboushticss GdvcntuYeys embracing men OF
all classes aud conditions. have quilted
the State of California, and the Territories
Of Oregon and Washington, to explore and
work zoe gold fields III the wilderness OF
British Columbia. Nearly ali have met with
disappointment, and bot few can claim to
have been more than moderately successful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

r. NJ. Powell, esq, "A member of the Viz
ginia Legislature, and Jas. Parsons, esq,
prominent citizens Of Hampshire county, Va,
died u few days ago. N. G. Parsons, q son
of MIR. p, died n few days alter his father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The l9;h inst. was a great day among the
civic and military Of our energetic SIS
ter city. Petersburg, who did as much to
celebrate the Seventy-Seyonth Anniversary Of
the battle OF Yorktown, one of ,hn most i'm
portant e~ents Of the American Resolution,
as they did to receive their military friends,
the Blues, from Norfolk, aud make all feel
happy aud at home. ,fhe Petersburg papers
cootain glowing accounts Of the "~teotIvo
scenes" Of that day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

There is no probability that proposals Tor
the remaining ten millions of the authorized
loan. will be invited before the lst OF January
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
Publication orDinmonds.

One Ct the most curious sights in Paris is
said 70 he afforded ny . visit to the vast work
shops u ". BgurEuignoD, where the whole
process o, transforming a few grains Of dir
", heavy looking sand into q diamond of the
purest water, is daily going on, with the
aVowcd purpose CT deceiving everybody but
the buyer. The coloring matter for imltat-
ing emaralds. rub,es, and sapphires is eD-
tirely mineral, and has been br0ugh. TO high
perfection By NJ. ~Bourguignon. Many ope-
rotor are employed, whose business it is to
uoiish ,hr coloret stones and line the false
pearls with FISH scales aud wax; the scales of
me roach and dace arc chiefly employed fer
this purpose. They must be stripped from
;hc fin chile living, or the glistening hue,
30 muoh ado:irel in the real pearl, cannot be
initiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Lady Frapklio's Arctic Expedition, max
ing its way through the ice 10 the Northern
seas, was heard from, as late as July 70 All
well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
Close upon the discovery Of the immense

Close upon the discovery Of the immense
forgery of Turkish paper money in New
York, come revelations If attempted forge
ries of Turkish coin in England. Most pro-
badly tho woman who imposed upon one Of
the printers 10 New York, was n member of
a gang who have divided their operations
between the two countries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Steiner was the victor in the foolish bal
loon race from Cincinnati. The eronauss
NAV think themselves fortunate 10 not, BOTH,
losin0 tho race.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The nomination of Mr.. Boteler for Con-
press. in the jefferson district, is very favor
ably responded to in all parts of the district.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23
ns;IiIia Meetings.

According to previous notice the troops At
tached to the 56th Regiment. and the iiii!s.
borough company belonging to tic same, as
sembicd at the last named place on Satar'
dav. 10Th inst, lyr the purpose Of erecting
officers to IL! vacancies ccG&Sioaed by prone
tons. g.. la consequence cE tho number OF
;TooI.uis in attcndeucc being too snail TO
form Il quorum f election they will have TO
try 1t again, we presume upon The 5O,h
of THIS month. The liiii;byToUgh Company,
5000 after arriving upon tie fleld, came 10
Its general "rcack" bodies; tHa; is, it, usual,
universal ''squat." Alter ~p!acin- tacmscivr,
IL thls highly military attitude theg were ap-
pcalei to by Capt. BASQUE, IN his character
isiic style of enthusiastic, 10 CONC forward
and Nil tue vacancies ot Let and 2"u Lieut2n-
ants. Tie effort of the Captain was Iopg
and vehement, at one tlme we thought
would have proceeded to tears, but just here,
both the Captain and his gallant company.
by the exclamation OF Il clever son OF Err,
were forced to laugh ia Il mauuer that shook
the hill aback OF us. All" said he, "C.p-
tain. yer affort ID guide, but by me &wIc We
have missed ii by two. II yc bad brought
on" jugc Of ouid potecn, OF Mru OF T@"""'s
test aud cit isl in front Of the militia men
gc would have had more L.cuteEants ~ .
minute than would supply the whole 551h
and somn lFt besides"
The effort of the Captain Was, however,
eventually successful go. LoHdonn .Huror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Mile P~iccolomini, the new prlma DONNA
made her first appearance before sn Ameri-
can audience at the Academy Of Music, New
York. on Wednesday night. The papeis
highly praise her. She is net beautiful Ou1
quite pretty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The health of Washington Irving is i'm
proving. He is now engaged upon the fifth
volume of bis Life of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The pick-pockets have done some little
business at the Agricultural Fair, this week.
in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

We zee occasional spatS in the South Car
DINA papers, between the uHT"S ana tic
democratic" party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

The hotels of Richmond, are making ex-
tensve preparations to accommodate all
corners to the approaching United States
Fair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

nas~ We have received several
cations on the Evan Skivcr' case, and not
having room for all them, must decline the
whole:--the subject besides having already
OCCUPIED considerable space in our columns
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

See Supplement, accompanying this
davis Country paper, for miscellaneous read
ing. auction sales. private sales, educational,
and other advertisements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Considerable excitement prevails In the
neighborhood OF Broadway and Prince SITS,
New York, in consequence Of a supposed
murder, at a notorious gamb!ing-housc, kept
by Bob Willis" at Ne. Isl in the former
street. A gentleman named q. Beldstein
Holiday, attached to the Swedish Navy, has
been missing fer some days from the St.
Nicholas Hotel, and as it was known that be
bad been h.eced of some So 200 at a Broad
way gamtling-hci!, the theory is that ne was
rored IN at Bob Willis, robbed OF his money
and then murdered. A sG-7aut girl. recent
iy employed III The house, (w.thout Knowing
It's real cbaracter) supports this theory with
an affidavit, setting forth that, on a certain
evening. not long since, she heard cries Vt
murder and SPECIFICATIONS for mercy; also,
that subsequently, sac saw portions OF the
body Of a murdered man IN the ciStern, &C.,
DC. Ga searching the house the police
found stains of blood in the places described
by the witness, but were unable 20 discover
any dead body.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-23

Very considerable emigration to Kansas
is still going Oh.