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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
TrIecrnnhIc DrsnAtches.

LANCASTER, Pa, Jan l7.--JacUb IIerrog,
of this city, committed suicide by hanging
himself about tour o'clock this morning.
The deceased was under bonds on charge
Of receiving goods, knowing them to have
been stolen from the freight cars Cd the Penn.
sylvania railroad. The trial was to take
place during the present week,
WASHINGTON, Jan. lS.-The Senate, in ex-
ecutiye session to-day, finally disposed of near
Iy all the naval nominations consequent upon
the action OF the courts Of inquiry. The few
postponed for further consideration will,
there is little if any doubt, be confirmed. ?.
d. juror was confirmed a. Professor Of Span
ish in the military academy.
The House committee of elections were last
week engaged With the Ohio contested case,
and will report at an early day,
New ORLEANS, Jan. l6.-By the arrival Of
the schooner Tallahassee from Sisal, With
dates to the 9Th inst, it is stated that that
port was blockaded. A change 10 the gov.
eminent had taken place, and the peace ne
sotiations were progressing favOrably, and
hopes were entertained that the revolution
would soon be at an end.
New YORK, Jaa. lS.-The weekly state.
ment of the city banks shows the following
totas:-Loans increased 1851 900; specie To-
creased $l,O34,OGO; circulation decreased
100000; deposits, nominal increase, 81, 949,
coo.
PHILADELPHIA, Jan lS.-The Smith muir
der cnse was given to the jury this evening
and not having agreed upon Il verdict at
E O'clock. the court adjourned till tomorrow,
PITT,BURG, Jan. lT.-Captaiu John f.
Cole who was sentenced yesterday to the
penitentiary for assaulting his vito with in
tent to kill, committed suicide this morning
by hanging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
Gov, Wise's Pun.

Now, in regard to the pun IN Gov. Wj.e''
last letter, in relation to kans-asses 90.
Cant-asscs, let the public bear in mind bn'
sit is not alp pun. A pun is not ueces.
sarily witty-but Mr.. Wise's pun is the very
sublimation and essence Of wit. 4 pun, l.'
SEA pun which is nothing but q puu-n
not, in point of fact, held in very high reTu@
10 the literary world-but when it IS accom-
panied with wit and wisdom, then 1t Is tba
i. takes the excellence" of every other kin.
of literary felicity. Your ordinary pun
your mere play upon words the kla.
that DR.. johnson denounced; and Dr. Join.
son was not only the author Of dictionary.
but was accounted 40 exceedingly c.e1G
man to boot. So also Webster defines pun
to be "a Low cOnceit." But neither Jghn,-
nor Webster is living at the present day
Neither of them has heard-or ever vi.
hear-tbe rare, and happy, and exceedingly
felicitous pun of our Governor on kau--l-''
and Cant-asses. We assert 1t dogmaHcaf
and we will maintain the assertion WI
our trusty blade-,hat bot Of them Il nsf
living, would burn every dictionary they 81.
uttered to the public, for the purpose Vi 2
ting forth new editions, in which pun, %. ..
character of our Governors would have o.
per acknowledgement and recognIton
world improves every day; and in ngtmD1
tho improvement more marked and perez
BILE than in the glorious and sublime ar'
punning. --LyHchJUrg IUyJHidH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
The Poisoning Case az RocheRter

ROCHESTER. y. Y. Jan. lS.-On Saturday
the mother OF Robertson. charged with at
tempting to poison his wife, swore that she
had lived with her son, more or less, since he
had been married. She had lived with him
for the past two years, and nothing but mar
mony had existed between him and bis WIFE,
The surgeon who attended Mrs. Robertson
wss then called. lie testified to the uniform
kind attentions of the defendant TO bis VIE
and described the effects OF the various meu-
icines which the prosecution claims were prI-
cured of Bieglsr by the defendant to poison
his wife, some of which, he said, were SIM
pie and harmless.
One witness testified that yonng Biegler
had said that Mr.. Robertson had pressed him
for the money due from his father, tut that he
cords so tight around Robertson's neck that
the money would come from the other way;
also. that Bieger bad said that it be could
have his own way be would be the only Wilt
ness against the defendant.
Mr. Dunklee, the cashier Of the Zimmerman
RAM was sworn. lie said that the deten-
dsnt was negotiating to raise money and take
the presidency Of the said bank; anu 'nIs Ihe
ninety, eighty and seventy Gays ~nlen d. =
peared in the evidence OF the prosecu''uu,
doubtless, referred to the time IN Whien tue
defendant must raise the money.
10 the afternoon session the conversation
of young Biegler about having cords AROUND
defendants neck" was corrobOrated by two
witucsses. BY another witness it was proven
that the defendant was out OF the city at one
time when Bieger swears he was at bis Office
for medicine to poison his vile.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
Bogus Honorary Degrees

Some fellow has been swndIing people in
Eng land by sending them notces OF hOnora-
ry degrees being conferred on them IS var,
Gus colleges in the United States, aud request
ing about SO for the necessary lees. These
letters were sent to persona distinguished in
law, literature and the church. There are
no present means oG ascertain,ng the extent u
the swiudle, nor the amount OF money wtung
ouiof ambitious gentlemen on tho other side
Of the Atlantic, to the tuue Of Is los. apiece.
The fraud, it is supposed, originates in
England. a similar game was exposed 10
tue Ledger low years ago, practlced by d
young man who was afterwards arrested in
Camden, n. j. lie prGciioe j quite an ex-
teusi7e guGie till our notice broke up the
business Perhaps he is at work again. 1t
l. little singular, however, that intelligent
men should be caught in such a trap. 1t
shows that fattery is the weak side Of human
nature -PhH Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

during the morning, aud in every Leavc OF
she ship the water tank- in the hold, which
had gnt loose, were dashed from one side to
toe other. The state Of the ship, and the
continued severity of the weather, rendeE-
ed the con,t aut working OF the pumps
and the haling imperative. 1t was not
ill two O'Clock in the afternoon that the
boat confirming the women and chlIdren
could be got alongside. They were got on
board. and the other boats, which had been
ordered off duriag tue raging OF the fire, re-
turned, With the exception OF the gig whlcA
had been swampei during the nignt. Inc
officer n charge of her, however, Mr.. Wood,
and the hands, were picked up by another
boat. During the remainder of the day, the
following night, and the succeeding day, the
whole Of the bands and troops were engaged
in work iug the pumps and clearing the ship
of the water. By the evening OF the 18TH
the crew succeeded in securing the stern,
and getting steerlge way On the ship. ohe
had dritted rs far as lat. Is II ). CAEt.
Castle tnen set, all sail. and bore up in the
pc Of making the Mauritius, and, to the
ioy of all on board, made that port in eight
dlys, where her arrival aud marvellous es-
cape excited considerable sensation. The Of
ficers in 1mmand Of the troops speak Ia the
highest terms Of the conduct Of Captain Cas-
tie during the trying occasion.
By the latest arrival the headquarters
and men Of the 54th regiment Continue at
the Mauritiu5 awaiting the arrival OF ship
to take then TO their DESTINATION.
The Sarah Sands was heavily insured at
LioylS.
The story of the Sarah Sands will he class
ed among the noblest in the history of sea
faring life. 1t may take its stand by the
side of the Birkenhead, with the differ
ence that it had happy ending; by the
side of the Erin with IL difference of meal
cuIably more danger, horror, and continued
endurance. -. The waole story is 4
series of heroic actions.--Lir~pooL Mercury
Dsccylbr. 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
Senators Douglas and Davis.

4 chatty female correspondent Of the Lon.
don Post has the following lively descrip.
ton Of MCssrs. Douglas and Davis, Of the
Senate:
Judge D3uglas is a man one cannot avoid
noticing on such occasions. When not in
debate he looks, as II seems 70 me, fairer ard
bumper than before his marriage. Perhaps
ne lives more mcth0dicaly. | did not re-
cognize him without my lorgnette But 10
the excitement OF controversy, shaking bis
heavy head for emphasis, with large plume
OF bushy hair waving and nOdding over his
forehead rapidly cutting and twisting with
hi- hand, working himself to a perspirstion,
and his eyes flashing, the old Douglas OF tho
Nebraska bill reaPpears. lie is a very rest
less man. lie comes in, drops into his seat,
pulls paper out OF bis pocket, reads three
lines, forces his last cigar On Gwn, who is
going out to smoke, crosses over to Benjamin
and gets another from him. which he twists
IN biz mouths and chews, offers his right hand
to Hale and bis left to Pugn, leans Familiarity
on Jones shoulder, and strokes that scxager-
erIau Senator beard, with gentle wittcsm,
drops into the lobby moment, and then into
his seat, 10 read three more lines Of another
newspaper.
Jefferson Davis has a strange fascination
in his tone. He is q slender mau, somewh hat
STOPPING, and not personally propossessing.
Yet everybody listens to him. If sweet
voice is a beautiful thing in woman, know
that to u there are few charms like mild
firm gently m0duIa'ed voice in man. Such
is Mr. Davis'5. lie speaks readily, pointed
ly, aud with that precision of enunciatiOn
which marks a scholar With nothing in
his mien ofnamby.pamby or affected, you see
that he is a refined gentleman. They say be
is a tire-eater. Ifso, know be eats it la
mode, with fork and napkin"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
sudden Death.

Mr. Frederick Berry, son Of Dr. Berry,
OF Prince George county, Md, died very
suddenly yesterday morning, at the residence
Of the late Washington Berry, near this city,
where he has been residing for some months
past. lie walked from the city to bis resi-.
dence yesterday morning, and shortly after
arriving there took of his coat and walked
about the house and 10 the yard, apparently
IN bis usual health, when be suddenly fell IN
the doorway. lie was taken up alive, but
died 10 an Instant afterward. Wdsh. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

10 the House of Representatives, on Mon,
day, Mr.. Campbell asked but did not obtain
leave to introduce q joint resolution instruc-
ting the President to enter into negotiations
for the acquisition Of the North American
British possessions, Cuba, etc. Mr.. III. Mar
shall asked but did not obtain leave to offer an
amendment to the constitution of the United
States, with O view that 10 person born on
a foreign soil shall vote for President and
mem bers of Congress. unless he shall be
naturalzed according to the United States
law on the subject or naturslza alton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

A number of internal improvement bills
were reported in the House of Represents
tives, on Monday: amongst them. one to es-
tablish railroad aud telegraph between the
Atlantic states and California. a bill was
also introduced to amend the bounty land
sots; one to provide homesteads for actual set.
tiers; and one to continue half pay for five
wears more to certain widows. A committee
was ordered to investigate the accounts OF
the late doorkeeper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
Hog Cholera,

DR.. Higgins, State Chemist Of Mar
declares the disease, though POPULAR
Cholera" to be properly 4 Pacrn onl.
seat Of lesion being in and around tie y
and not the bowels. The remedies a'' p
those in a case Of epidemic, such for i''..
as that at Norfolk. He therefore -
Ireventlyes gas tar, quick and watsi SGD
lime. The cause OF the disease Ilr' y
excess of 6brin in the animals blood. -.
makes it too thick, and consequently =
to pass with the requisite facility 70. !. :
the arteries of the lungs. Hence TIE ..
slty Of ali alkaline carbonate l. Ih."'
and be had found q mixture OF equa. =.
titles Of carbonate Of soda and bafN'1
perfect curative. His rule was 70 :
grains of the mixture 10 swIll three ~.
day to each hog, aud it had been 10 a. ~
successful, when the case hat not I,''"
DR.. IL. says that the value OF TIE Do,
died last year by this disease amy, =
several millions Of dollar. lie u"
them die in as large a uurber 10 Nv
dred day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Sumo intimations are thrown out IN Wheel
ing, about reputation of the debt Tor the
"accruing interest" tbereou) which has been
contracted by Wheeling in subscription to
different railroads. This state Of feeling Is
charged, to the "lailure Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company to meet the interest
by declaring the necessary dividend. -
Wheeling is liable for railroad subscriptions
to the amount of one million five hundred
thousand dollars. But. if it was double that
sum, let there be no such worS as "repudia-
ton" in the vocabulary of any city or town
in Virginia. Any thing amount Of tax
but no reputation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Mr.. Henry Winter Davis, BY his unneees-
sary and unjust attack upon the press OF the
country, in his speech in the House OF kt-
representatives., last week, has called out
very sharp rejoindcr, from the Baltimore
American, a public journal in the city re-
presented BY Mr. Davis, equal in its charac-
ter and superior in it's influence and ability,
II the standing or talents Of nine tenths Of
the members Of Congress. Mr. DaVis'S error
was, as the American says, in his sweeping
denuncistion and he very Intellectually cen
sures the vituperative and lying press when
he makes the condemnation SO general that
he includes alike the National lntel!igencer
and the lowest and vlest concern that ever
prostituted the. art of printing to evil pur'
noses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Hon. Rufus Bullock, of Royalston, Mass
died at his residence in that town on Sunday
the 10th instant. lie was a native of Roy al
ston, and commenced life at the age Of one
and twenty, as day laborer. From this hon
orable position be rapidly rose by industry
and skill, to be one of the wealthiest men in
Worcester county. During his life be ex-
ertcd potent influence 10 the affairs of bis
native town, was Senator for several
years, and o member of the Constitutional
Conventions of 1920 and 1853.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The House Of Representatives, on Monday
by vote of 1871 to SO, adopted MIR. Z'llicoi'
fer's resolution ins,ructing the committee on
the Judiciary to enquire into the expediency
of reporting bill to regulate aud restrain
the importation or immigration into the
United States of foreign pauperS and criml'
oa1o
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The National Register, in Washington,
published by VIM. F. Mclean, aud edited
byL. A. Bargy, is on the plan Of Niles Reg
lister, and may be considered as contInua-
ton Of that valuable work, containing impor-
tspt public documents, &C., for reference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The whole Indebtedness Of the city Of Balti-
more, at the close OF the fiscal year, other than
the bonded Debt, was 1852 COO, to meet which
there are uncolected taxes in the hands of
the Auditor and Collector, believed to DO
available, to the amount of S3SO,OOo. With
reasonable success and with the occurrence
of no unforeseen contingencies, it is believed
the finances of the city will continue to i'm
prove.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

It is said that Mr.. Clingman from the
Committee on Foreign Affairs in the House.
will report in favor of sustaining the views
and nolicy of the Presidents Message upon
6llibostering. Mr.. Mason from the Senate
Committees 9ill do the same thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Mexico is in a wretched condition. 81
multaneously with the recent outbreak ehnd
that Santa Anna is reported to be at Havana
and that Spain, regarding the mediation OF
England and France at an end Is actively
preparing an expedition against Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The Washington States denounces the
course of the Richmond South and the New
Orleans Delta, for their opposition to the
administratiou-and declares they do not
speak for the interests Of the Southern De-
IN ncyaovo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

On Saturday night the store of Wilson,
Mdgley & Jennings, in New York, was
broken into aud So 900 worth of silk goods
taken therefotm, by three expert house
breakers. Two Of the robbers were caught
in the act, one of whom proved to be Chaun-
cey Johnston, the celebrated burglar who
stole $50 900 in money from the Bank of he
State of New York few years since, for
which he was sent to Sing Sing, and from
which he has been released but q few months.
All OF the goods stolen have been recovered.
The other party arrested is banned Robt.
Vernon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

An accommodation train Of cars, Is to be
run every day except Sundays, from Bslti-
more to Washington, leaving Baltimore at s
o'clock, a. M, and returning between 5 and
6 o'clock, p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Hon. Carroll Spence, who, since his re-
81 gnation as United States Minister to TUT
kew, has been awaiting bis successor, has
left Constantinople, and intends passing the
winter in Italy, to consult the fine Libraries
there before finishing his work upon tine
Dsnubiap Principalities, upon which he mas
be en- engaged for some time past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The Circuit and Criminal Courts, are both
in session in Washington. Four persons
Fri ed before the latter court have been found
guilty as Rioters. The Supreme Court has a
case before it, in relation to the property
known as Franklin Row, in Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The Union says that the Kansas CORES
pondence sent into Congress by the President.
discloses the rebellious spirit aud conduct Of
those who have given direction to the repub-
lican party in the Territory. We are glad
to see that division has now occurred In
the ranks of this party, and that the less
reckless among them have voted for State
officers This is a favorable indication and
promises the best results. Yet the TOpek a
legislature (so.caled) is said to be now in
session in Kansas, and to have received q
message from the Topeka governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Notwithstanding all the persecution to
which the Chinese have been subjected In
California, and the large numbers of those
emigrants who are constantly returning
home, still the emigration is rapidly ~
creasing and, according to present lndica-
tions, within a few years the Chinese lmmI-
grafton to the Pacific States will be larger
than from all Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The government of Brazil has invited pro-
posals for the construction Of an immense
theatre at Rio de Janeiro. The author OF
the plan that may be adopted is to receive
a premium of twenty cOntos, or little over
$4,000. The authors of the two next best
plans are to receive, respectively, little over
$1,000. The proposals nre 70 be sent In
within nine months from the 18th OF Novem-
her last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

A woman in mans attire committed suicide
by poisoning herself, at McKay's Hotel, st.
Mary's, Canada, on Tuesday evening. She
had been arrested for horse stealing, and
was seen to put handkerchief to her face,
it was thought to hide her emotion, but re-
ally for the purpose Of swallowing portion
of strychnne aud chlorolorm which she had
prepared She was instantly seized with
spasns, and soon expired. Her name was
Margaret Cook, and she is said to have been
respectfully connected in the town Of Wood
stock, Canada.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Mr.. Hale spoke at large on Kansas affairs,
in the Senate, on Monday, and was to have
continued yesterday, on the bred Scott case!
The debate on Kansas, is getting stale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Mayor Swami, Of Baltimore, has sent into
the City Councils bis annual message. 1t is
q we'll written document, containing much
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Thomas F. Meagher, esq, says that he is
not the author Of the letter recently address
ed to President Buchanan by Gen. William
Walker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The account of the burning ofthe steamer
Sarah Sands. at sea, and of the valor and
devotion of her crew, will be read with IN
terest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The policy of the British government will
now be utterly changed in India. twill al
low full libery to conS ersiop, and promote
and trust such converts, according to their
merit. This the priests have long been
dreadipg, knowing that it would loose the
people from their grasp, who aepld then
turn by Wholesale. The government will
probably proceed to put down all the demon
allzing customs of pagansm. which are o.
posed by the voice of natural religion, and
rely more on Christian natives as third
class who will help it to hold the balance Of
pow r between the lIindoOs and Mohamme-
dams
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

Monday was a business day in the House
Of Representatives. Would that many other
DAYS could be so employed!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

A singular case has occurredin New York
of young lady, just secretly married, beng
spirited sway by her mother-and the hus'
band is seeking for his lest one. through
The csuris Of Law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The plan of mounted police force in New
York, has been reported by COMMITTEES OF
the Police Commissioners. 1t is to provide
horses for twenty four men and two sergeants,
properly equipped The object seems to be
TO enable the police TO have more prompt
communication with distant parts OF the city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

VIM. L. JACKSON, has been elected by the
Geaersl Assembly, Lieutenant Governor OF
the Commopw sslth Of firg mia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
Gov. Brown, of Georgia, in his message to

Gov. Brown, of Georgia, in his message to
tie Legislature, celebrating upon the suit
ject Of banks and banking, expresses great
surprise, asserting that the thing looks very
suspicious that the balance sheets of the
banks should show an exact balance between
the assets and liabilities, "never varying a
quarter Of a CENT? lie suppose, it may be
owing TO the banks having reserved fund
which they are afraid for the people to know
that they have made. and he thinks that such
a fund is part of the assets Of the hanks aid
should be remembered when return is
tnadeon OATH! The Georgia papers are max
ing a good deal Of fun out of the Govern r,
and say that be is great upon tiuacces and
vet IeS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20

The deaths in New York last week were
425, an increase of SO ever the preceding
week. OF these % were from smallpox.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-20
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TKl-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDES.
ALEXANDRIA,:
Mr.. Henry Winter Davis, by his unneces-

WEDNESDAY, MORNING, JANUARY 20, 1883.