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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
The murusgua Affair and Lady Ash :


Psrley. the Washington correspondent OF
the Boston Journal writes:
"Q1een Isabella will probably be requested,
in quiet way, TO order Senor Muruagua
home 10 his mothers Andalusian possessions,
or to transfer him to some other post, and
thus relieve Mr.. Corcoran from bis lmpert'-
nent chlVairous and smstory demonstrations.
|, is but q repetition OF the action OF unprln.
cpled foreign adventures, since the days OF
Lady WasbingtOn's Republican Court, when
the Count de lilly ran away with Miss Maria
Matilda Bingham, Of Philadelphia, who alter
wards became Lady Ashburton. Her papa,
Mr.. Bingham, "a Senator in Congress and q
Quaker City millionaire merchant was very
much iacensed at the abduction OF Miss Ma
ia Matilda, then only sixteen, and one Of
his friends, . transatlantic packet captain,
named Barry, gave the Count a thrashIng-
But the gallant Frenchman claimed his wed
ded wife, and Mr.. Bingham was forced to pay
him $4,000, Tor rather satisfy his creditors
to that AMOUNT and to settle an annuity OF
$500 on bin. The Count then left for Ia
belle France, the marriage was legally de-
clared myth, aud the fair Miss Matilda " as
afterwards wO0ed and won by Mr.. iring,
wno in due cour Of time became Lord Asst
burton. There is nothing new under the
SUM- and the Riviere BlOunt case, with others
of recent occurrence, are but repetition Of
the specuations Of the Count de lilly"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
Tnegraphic ps,pnI.hes.

Bosroy, July 1.-Two men, named o.
Brien AMI Qg.risn, We're sufJcated 10 we'll
10 Somerv!iie yesterday, into which they both
descended to blast rock. Both leave faml-
lies.
The annual school festival Of the medal
scholars Of our pubic sch oois took place this
afternoon, at Music Hall, which was decora-
ted most appropriately Tor the occasion. The
exercises consisted OF speeches by Governor
Banks ard other distinguished citizens, the
presentation by Mayor Lincoln, Of a beaut.-
full bouquet to each metal scholar, aud sing
rug by a choir of 200 children. The hail
was crsmmed.
Lord Napier ltf. here for Washington this
morning.
ST LOUIS, July q Fort Laavenworth dis
patches dated the 24sh, report that great
damsge had been occasloned TO the crops IN
the interior by the late heavy rains. Seve-
raj bridge on the Fort Riley road had oeen
carried away, also the new bridge across tie
Kansas river, at Topeka, by toe recent heavy
rise 10 that stream.
Numbers of teImsters are arriving at Lea
venworth fir ON Utah, having been detained at
Camp Scott all the winter and spring BY H.
/ sufficient means of transportation.
ALBANY, July 27.-The steam canal boat
/ Chas Mack arrived here today. She lett
/ Buffalo on Saturday afternoon, 18th instant,
aud deductiug five days fer detention, has
made the passage here in about ti'e days
She brings eight hundred barrels Of -four,
aud is capable Of carrying twelve hundred.
/ Ga the passage sue burned wood; better re-
1 salts are anticipated when supplied with coal.
There is q Immense amount Ct property DOW
adlat on the canal.
Boston, July % Information direct from
Madrid to July otn, announces tina, orders
would 20 to Gen. Coneha to the effect that
the new O'DOnnell ministry would make no
alterations in the commerce OF Cuba.
/ RoNDoUT, n. Y, July 21.-Tne steamer
Olive Branch, engaged IN towing coal boats
/ from this place TO Hudson, was burned this
morning, at = O'clock, while lying at the
dock No lives lost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING. JULY 80, 1855.

Mr.. John NJ. S. CausiR, formerly citizen
of MARYLAND, now a resident of Chicago, l.
linois, has published letter in the Planters
Advocate, in reply to certain structures made
upon bis course, for being one of commit
tee to welcome Senator Douglas to Illinois,
upon his return from Washington. lie
avows his preference for Senator Douglas
over his competitor, and eonteods that 10 so
doing be but supports man of scuod poiiti-
cal views over Black Republican--and that
in Illinois the contest is reduced to this Issue.
lie SAYS that if to be 10 the same category
with Henry A. Wise. of Virginia, he has
departed from any line of political action or
thought, hitherto held by him as citizen OF
of q Southern State, he errs in such good
Company, that he is not at all inoliued to
0 ,aDgs his position. And he significant
ly adds that, if it be held to advocate the
views of Mr.. Douglas on the Lecompton
Constitution exposes him to any charge OF
treason against the present executive, ne
bess leave respectfully to intimate that before
treason can be perpetrated. allegiance must
be due. lie supported Mr.. Buchanan for
President, still beiog Wing, land not o
Buchanan Democrat"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
A Strange but True story.

A great many strange things happen, and
entirely escape public attention, which, II
made known, would induce more than pass
ing remark. For long time We have heard
nothing stranger than the story We are about
to relate. When Thomas Galloway was II
years of age, be married widow LAZY OF
about the same age, in village way down In
the State Of Vermont. This lady had a
daughter. Mary, by her first husband, who,
at the time of Der second marriage, was two
years of age. Just one year alter Ga!loways
marriage his wife died. Little Mary was
sent to live with family by the name OF
Plunkett, in neighbnriDg village, anu Ga'-
loway lett upon whcliog, or some other eA-
petition lie cruised the,wide world ADD the
wide seas over, wandering from place to
place, aud finally settled 10 Dearbon county,
India twenty years having elapsed since
the death of bis wie lie afterwards thought
of visiting his old Vermont home, but be had
heard from good report that his only brother,
j ,hn, had left the place soon after be had
taken his own departure, and that little Mary
had grown up to womanhO0d, married, aud
emgrated be could not ascertain where
| Having no other ties Or affections to draw
| him to the place, be scarcely ever gave II 4
passing thought.
Shortly after settling in bis new Indiana
| home, he became acquainted with young
widow, and Notwithstanding the disparity 10
their ages, married her. Some three weeks
after this marriage, be discovered by his
wiie's account of her early lie, that sue was
no other than his own step-child, Mary. ohe
| had married FIVE years before, and her hus-
| band, James Lachlan, met with violent
death in clearing Two years afterwards,
About three years after GAlloway's second
marriage, be happened one day to be In Law
! renceburg, on the OHIO river, SIX miles IRON
! his residence, when man by the name OF
Galloway was drowned off steamer at the
wharf. The body was recovered IN Call
ways presence, aud from the appearance oi
the features and corresponding name, he be-
| gan to entertain vague idea that 1t might
| be his only brother, John. Information
gained from the Captain OF the boat, strength
| ened the suspicion be had formed, and ascer-
tanning that the unfortunate man had tami'
| ~ 10 this vicinity, aud 81 the time OF his
| death was on MS way TO the W est 70 enter
| land, Galloway resolved to return with the
! Captain, and fad cut the truth. lie did 30,
aud found his suspicious correct. llis bro
Their had left tract of land, large family
of children, for the most part girls. and a
wife in i'll health. After consulting with his
deceased brothers wife, be concluded TO take
charge Of the farm. Accordingly, be went
back to Indiana, sold his effects there, and,
ia company with his young wife, returned,
and has been living within six miles Of this
city for length OF time, now going on ten
years. This story is literally true, with tue
exception OF the names Of the principal char
acters, which we are orbidden to use. Nerl-
IT, truth is stranger than ic;ion.- Wheeling
| LutciLIlcncer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
facing scene -

The National 1ntelligencer. in speaking oil
the rendition of the verdict of the jury
against Charles Barrett, formerly of Balti'
more. for murder, says that ION the prisoner
receiving the intelligence be burst into a
flood of tears, which he continued at inter
walls during the whole time of his removal to
his cell in the Jail. At the Jail especially
he exhibited much emotion and shed copious
tears. The other prisoner appeared to be
affected chiefly for bis unhappy companion"
These men have no tears to shed Tor the
valuable lives they have taken, but are
awfully distressed at the idea Of losing their
own worthless lives. This fellow Barrett
wsylaid and killed, without provocatiuD, at
late hour Of the night, MIR. Lewis, one Of
the most respectable citizens Of Washington.
JryinidH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
Made for the Ladies',

a Newport correspondent Of the New
York Evening Post furnishes US With the
tollowing:-
IA repsrtee of Col. Magruder, in com
mand of Fort Adams, has made deal OF
amusement. YOU are probably aware that
the entrance to fortress IL, aDd is intended
to be, beset with difficulties. The pathway
of stone flooring rurus this way aud that,
with all manner OF steep and saiient angles;
and it is NO joke TO drive in, even when the
gates are open, and no armed men dispute
the passage. Well, lady who had some re-
gard for her horses, aud more for Der bones,
innocently protested against these impedi-
ments to smooth travelling, and asked the
colonel, if he could Dot have the ehtrunce IL
tie fort altered To which Col. NJ, with
great readiness and suavIty, replied, Ger
taiuly, Madam, ] will have 1t done ut once;
this Tort Was made for the ladies )"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

Our advices from the Sandwich Islands are
dated at Honolulu the 10Th Of May. %
May 20 at ten minutes past six O'Clock in the
evening, her Majesty, the Queen, was safely de-
livered of male infant, heir apparent to the
throne. Following the example Of bis royal
sisters in England and Spain and that Of bis
imperial brother of France, King ksmeha-
amshs, Immediately issued letters patent styl-
ing the youthful islander, The Prince Royal
of Hawaii" There were immense rejoicings
on the occasion. The new Commissioner of
the United States, Hon. j. W. Borden and
family, had arrived. Mr.. Borden was presep-
ted at court, when the King made an agreea.
BILE reply 10 bis address. Hon. MIR. Gregg,
ex.Amerioan Commissioner, bad been sere
naded. Aniron vessel belonging to Honolulu
had sailed with heavy cargo and passen-
gers for the gold mines on Frazer river
New guano islands had been discovered 10
the Pacific by traders from the islands
There was q dread that the natives were
fast returning to the practice OF idol wor-
chip. The coffee crop promised to BE- abun'
dant -..-.t .-. ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
Gold Discoveries,

WASHINGTON, July y, lSj3.--Lyrt Nam.
is 10 Washington, and appears T. t.Ee ,,...
interest in the prospective deyeopemen, ,,
British power and progress on the W4.,...
shores OF this continent; now 20 much f,v,,
ed by the gold discoveries in the Frazer ,,..
country. Whatever Irregularities NAV Ia.
occurred or may occur 10 the list e1crem.,,
and before the British government h1, ~,
TO send Instructions or to organize a poys,,
ment, bis lurdship seems u think ID, p.i,-
of great Britain will he liberal and aja,i
TO the circumstances, and such a. will he
Objectionable TO the large body Of uu, en-,
Gems who may 90 there.
The policy Of Great Britain with rs,,,i
to the mines and lands Of New Ca!edo,,,
and 10 view of a large American popuI,,io,
will probably be asslmllatet to that Of On,
government in California, rather than n >.
policy in Australia or others Of its cU!onj.
Taking a statesmanlike view Of these ;,
cent Developments, the rapid growth cf
great colonial Power rivaling and stimul,r,,
the American States Of the Pacific, il !. ~
pected the most important results mU., +
low Immediately 10 commerce, through III.
dense populations Of Northern Asia. Tier.
will probably be large British naval io,s
soon concentrated in that part Of the wor3
understand there is continuous wat.
navigation Tor a certain class Of .teamJo,,.
from Breckenridge, Minnesota, at tue In.
Of the Red River Of the North, by Lake VIZ,
nepeg and the Saskatchewan river 70 With,
three hundred miles Of Frazer river mile.
sud if short canal Of lew mile. were ca.
between one of the lakes 10 Minne-ota. en-.
Meeting with the upper MI--I..i,pland the o..
vigable waters Of the Red River OF tue N5r,.
there would be and eutIre c9mmuuica,i5,
from the Gulf Of Mexico 10 within three hun
bred miles of the Frazer river mines --Wl...
ington Correspondent Of the N l. LLmL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
Jefferson Davis and Henry A Wh,.

There are some men silly enough . ea,.
to doubt the sOundness Of JEFF Davis W GOV
Wise upon slavery, because Of the late view.
annuv need by these statesmen. There ore 2,
two men 10 the Southern State whose pOln.
cal lives have been more intimately connect.
ed with slavery in it's political connection
than Davis and Wise. They are "miu, d.
incute" pro-slavery men; they have been ,ns
"most impudent advocates" of slavery; they
have the boldpe.s to be men OF national
principles" they believe, that with the Coo
stitut!on fairly enforced in letter and splri,
slavery will find its most thorough deveIO,.
ment 10, the Federal Union. They respect
the oath they have taken, to support the Fec.
eral Constitution, and rely on a royal ot.er
vance Of its guarantees to perperuate ihe
rights of the States and the preservation o..
the Union. The North has nothing to fear
from them, and the South much " gam By
the nomination Of either.
These men revere the Constitution, ani
will support it so long as il secures the be-.
sings for which our forefsthers framed 1t.
These men are the best friends OF the SUIT;
they sustain its institutions on the boat,
ground OF moral right aud social policy aUi
the nomination of either will be received
with pleasure by every Southern State.
Rich Enq.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
WOuIdn't See Her.

a young man who bad been living in
Charlestown for the last year or two, was
taken by surprise by being Informed that
his wife had just arrived 10 town from Phil
adelphia, aud desired an interview with him.
To her request he would not comply, and
made tracks tor parts unknown. He had
represented himself as an unmarried man,
and frequently played the agreeable" with
some OF our fair sex. His wife is represen-
ted as pretty and intelligent lady, and
much surprise is expressed at his desertion
of any one so "loveabe Virginia Free
Press
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The oldest mbeut Of any post office in
the U nited States is Gen. Joseph Locke, now
acting postmaster in Bloomfield, (Me.l lie
has filled the cffce for forty6ve consecutive
years, ard though seventy-four years of age
is in full possession of all his faculties. men,
tai and physical. and from present appearnn-
ces lids lair to serve Uncle Sam for many
years in as faithful manner as he has
done for nearly half century.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The Boston Journal records the death on
Sunday last, of little girl, daughter Of VIM.
G. Lewis Esq, from hydrophobia. Having
been bitten by mad dog four weeks ago, she
exhibited the first symptoms Of her distress
ing malady Oh Thursday last, when she COM
planned Of her throat, and soon after began
to dread the sight of water, sbuddering
whenever it was put before her, or even spo-
ken Of
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The most reliable accounts from Oregon
and Washington confirm the statements in
regard to the present hostile bearing Of the
Indians in that quarter. One Of two things
is certain, the Government must either beat
them off or buy them of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The Loudoun Mirror says From con-
versation with many of the farmers of this
rich and productive county, wc are convinc-
ed that the wheat crop Of this season will be
little better than it was last, when it was not
more than one third the usual yield. The
prospects for corn are very fne."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The Frtzer river lever appears TO have
reached the Isthmus, whence large parties
are leaving for the new mines. Among
them were several persons in the employ Of
the Panama Railroad, who. according to the
Panama Star and Herald, were dissatisfied at
o reduction made in their salaries.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The Uuion thinks that as the Democracy
has heretofore overpowered and beat down
each and all of its mem bers, who have dared
to oppose its behests, it can easily conquer
Senator Dougas-who, it says, is recusan'
like Van Buren,, White, RiVes, Benton, and
so forth. circumstances alter cases." and
the "ltte giant" may be found more potent
in party fight, than men much his supe.
riors in every sense.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

On the 18th instant, the venerable Josiah
Hedges, of Tifin, Ohio, died, at the advanced
aye OF 50 years and 3 months. He was born
in Berkeley county, Va, on the 9th day of
April 1878
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The CONTESTED election case" in Jefferson
county, Va, occupied the attention OF the
County Court there for four days during last
week. Only some ten or twelve votes were
passed upon. previous to the adjournment Of
the Court. These were all persons who had
been challenged BY MIR. Aisquith, as having
voted illegally for Mr.. Campbell. Nine OF
those challenged were rejected as having no
votes. a plumber of doubtful votes on both
sides are yet to be examined. The case will
come up again at August Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The Tenth Legion congratulates its read
ers that one crop in Virginia has not Jailed
and that is the crop Of WhmtleJe7tes. A
very good crop, as far as it goes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

TIE sbipwrecked japanese seamen who
were brought to San Francisco by the Bril-
fish ship Caribbean have been carried away
again by the same vessel, tho captain Of
which aud the English Consul assuring the
Collector that tuey should lie Immediately
conducted to Japan. While here they were
treated with every kindness and hospitality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The Stanton Spectator says :--"Tbe
Wheat, much of which remained in the fields,
was souew hat injured last week by the wet
weather"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30

The French physicians are at present much
interested in new treatment for consump-
ton, introduced by DR.. j. T. Churchill, an
American physician 10 Paris. DR.. Church
ill's theory of consumption is that it is ow-
ing to an undue waste or az insufficient sup
ply of phosphorus i'll the system. To supply
this want be administers the hypopbosphates
of lime and soda, in doses of from FIVE to
twenty grains daily 10 small quantity OF
sweetened water 10 a paper read by him
before the Academy Of Medicine at Paris be
gave on account Of forty-one cases treated IN
this way with success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-30
A New Idea.

The Barbour Jetfersonian, referring to
the selection of Weston as the site OF the
new Lunatic Asylum, says: AS u ci,iz n
of Bart our, We should have been pleased
with having this favor conferred upon Phil
lippi, and while We lock upOn tue unwayer-
ing Democracy OF Barbour county as epecia!-
ly worthy OF EXECUTIVE and Legislative Ct
TEEN, still We must confess that we have no
second choice for locality, paramount |,
Weston, unless in favor of Beverly" g.
1t is a new idea that political copsidera-
tons are entitled TO Influence in determining
the location of State institutions. We hope,
however, that the Executive and Legislature
will recognise the claims of the Democracy
of Barbour 10 Luuatic Asylum.--.Staud'm
NutCt4tOr.
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RICHARD n c. SlER
JOSIAH / CARTER


VERY DESIRABLE FARM FOR >hLh
Il offer Tor sale, privately the thhN
upon which now reside, containing 5aJ A,0a'
This Farm offers great inducements 10 ~ i..
chaser from It's locality, being within m..e'' o..
Nitchel's Station and 1 O. the kaTtar all
thereby brought into immediate connection "
railway, with Richmond and Alexandra IS
beautifully situated In one OF the best ne 5o..
hood. in the State. The Improvements af'
6ssk comfortable DIV ELLING. VIA -
.eSkE, rooms, and all other necessary Ou'.hou'ei
~ more particular description is urn'cs''''''
as those wishing to purchase wl.I Exam"
for themselves. For further description 81
ply 10 J. &. GREEN, at Culp-per CT Ho-"' %
the subscriber at Mirchell's Station.
VIM. A ROBERTSON.
Culpapar Gnupt,, A
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VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.,-Tt,

VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE!-Iis
Y undersigned, for the purpose ot par,iucs
offer Tor sale their farm called "CARIERS
GREEN" containing SIX hundred and seventy
five ACRES, situated IN the upper end o. u.
county OF Prince William, immediate; on Il.
road leading from Aide 10 GalnesYlilr. AL
about equidstant from those places, or @'ou'
81 miles from each. This farm Is divided MO
nine fields, besides meadow and two or three
lots. 1t is beautifully laid of, Obe felcs he!s
nearly all square) the tlmberIs OF he best G.d'
ity, well dispersed over the iarm and aburdari
for all purposes The whole is well ~arI-',
there being no difficulty in watering stCcN TO-,
every field in the drlest seasons The ,on is
highly fertile, (being mostly chocolate al.
well adapted, 10 wheat corn and grass. irtee'
the facility with which the fields run into blu
grass after cropping, renders il one Of ibs tur'l
grazing farms 10 be found within twesN miles
OF it,
The fencing is all in good order, and he
entire farm III hish state OF cultivation j.
can winter and Craze well, and with ,a,r l.og
50 Cattle OF good size, and with very II''r'"
pendture for iertillzers-twelye or nlteer aHr.
bred bushels OF wheat can be- raised thereon
field OF about fifty acres, presents 'a'
promise OF yield OF at least ~ 70 % BUSHES
per acre; the number of Beef Cattle at Pr'.er'
grazing on the farm is about ~ and there are
one OF more fine grass field, scarcely toacar.
and probably will not b. needed
90 The DWELLING though plain. j. 10
~ good repair and very comfortable; TIE OIL.
buildings are also IN good order and are q1',
sufficient in number. The shelters Tor stock
and flaming implements &c, are perhaps
superior TO those 10 be found on any farm WITHIN
ten miles In fine, the undersigned verify can.
slider "Carter's Green" one OF the best and no.
desirable farms 10 be found IN this or any ol ''>
adjoining counties. II is nearly a squara u
beautifully unduatIng; easy 10 cui'lYa'r. co..
vouient 10 market, and IN neghborhood wrrr
the society is refined, hosptable and mora.
TERMS will BE- easy, and tor a coGst,rab'
portion OF the purchase money very NbT-.
credit will be gwen, If desired. J. I. tar''r
Who resides on the premises, will take p"s.a's
in showing them 10 any one who may ".-l %
view them, or letters addressed to either oi '"'
undersigncd will be responded TO. The Pot q.
ice OF the former is Salem, FauquIsi Co. all
the latter HaymaTket, Va,