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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
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County CouRT.-The cases of the Con :
munwealh VS.. Levi Hurdle and Vim. John
son, we're on motion Of the Commonwealth,
continued till the October term; also, the case
of the Common wealth vs. Rose Harper and
Sanford Brown.
The Court after deciding several cases of
demurrer, and the trial Of several civil cases.
adjourned till the Court in course.
CAUTION TO THE PUBLIc.-Washiugton
and Alexandria have been visited within a
f.w days By professional SwINDLER, who
offered and had cashed two checks amount
ing to $500 supporting to be drawn BY Ed
ward Cameron & Co, Of New York 10 favor
o. Edward Stearns or Bearer, on the Bark
of Commerce, n Y, and endorsed Good
Hexry +. Pail" all Of which turns out to be
a base forgery.
The person presenting these checks, is tall,
good looking and Of very gentcel appearance
dark hair and eyes, about 20 or 50 years
old lie is supposed to have gone South,
aad the public, particularly Banks aud
Bankers, should be Oh their guard.
Ok 'CuANGE.--There was considerable &C
tvity at the Corn Exchange yesterday, the
attendance being large, and the demand
good. We noticed a large nun Der OF George
town merchants and millers among the buy
ers. TIE transactions 10 Flour were light,
aud The supply aud receipts were small; pri-
ces are we'll sustained and sales of Union
street were quoted at 81 25 The offerings
of Wheat were very fair, bat the views
Of BUYERS and sellers somewhat clashed; IN
consequence of which many samples of the
halter qualities were withdrawn from the
IN arket, sellers insisting on the prices of
Monday, while buyers were Only willing to
purchase 1t reduction The views of sell
lers, were, however, in many instances, suS-
tanned, and sales were reported at 1910 l42,
for inferior to fair white, and l25(a 1870 for
inferior grades of red We saw sample Of
prime lite to arrive from King George Coun-
", for which $50 was demanded. The de-
maud fer Corn, principally for shipping was
active, and there 'Gere large transactions ct
S0i0>2 for " bite aud mixed, and Sj(0 So for
yellow. The receipts of Oats are unusually
light-not sufficient omret the demand; there
were sales reported at lie. Ryeis in active
request and sales were made Of small par
cells AT lSOe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12

New YORK, Aug. 1.-THE steamship
Great Britain, from Liverpool on the 2S.h
uit, arrived here early this morning. Her
dates have been anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12


CTEAM ENGINE AND COTTON MA
> CHlNERY AT PUBLIC >ALE.-Ry vir-
ia. OF deed OF trust from Fitzpatrick u
hu!us. OF the 2lst OF March. 1857, the under
signed, W H. OF Saturday, tie am 6Gy0f .4us"@
1855 al the "t'aiTview Cotton WORKS sell at
public auction. for cash, ali the ENIlN rs,
MACHINERY, TOOLS, and fixtures, be-
longing TO said works. comprising
One Steam Engine with boiler, { 0 horse power
Three Spinning Frames one lHlster
Two Drawing Frames aud Speeder
Eight Cars; on~ Willow ard spreader
Puilies, Shartns and Billing
Lot OF Drawing Cans: HuSk Picker
Ball Winder all In good order.
Also, the unexpired term of the said Fitzpa-
tick Il Burns, in the buildings, al the said
works The sale will take plac" al / O'Clock,
A. VI. ]. LOUIS klNXER,
aug 5-eors Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12

The THERMOMETERS in the shade, yesterday,
Mt noop. stood a. S4'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12

TURNACE AND CRATE COAL-The
Il schooner Commander-n-Ch lef viii arrive
in few days with cargo OF superior RED
AND WHITE ASH COAL broke and egg
size which will be delivered from vessel al very
low pric.s Jaus Il JAMES {. NENETT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12

Large. hauls Of spots were made at Nor
folk, Va, Mouday, and Tuesday, hundreds
of bushels were offered in that market at
70! cents dozen. James S Garrison caught
3 1000 bushels at his fishery, on LJnnhaven
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12

N-OTICE.-All persons are hereby ioiwarn.
ed from buying OF trading Tor note gwen
by me TO James b. Chesher, Tor the sum OF h'ty
dollars. dated June 3rd 1873, as payment oil tue
same has been forbidden
,,,,, r.5---,oq,. J +. DARNELL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12

Several rooms at the Hygeia Hotel, Cd
the dodgers robbed of various am cunts of me-
nsy. watches, icwelry and the like, WITH
which the thieves ESCAPED without detection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-12
BY $ / Observation-Disclosures

LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR,
auo PTS Trustee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17

Boston, Tuesday p. NJ. Anniversaries of So
cietios Address before the Philomathesian by
Hon. VIM. A. Howard of Mich, Before the
Philadelphia by Rev. DIR. Thompson of New
York city Tuesday evening, Parkerion prize
speaking Wednesday, Commencement excr-
cises Wednesday evening, Levee at Prof
Boardman's. Thursday 7. NJ. Address before
the Alumni by Prof. J. ID. Butler, of Wabash
College, III. Poem by John G. SAKE. Thurs
day evening, Address before the Secret Socie-
ties, by Geo. w. Curtis, New York City.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17
From the Utah Army.

We have dispatches from Leavenworth TO
the 9TH inst, by steamer War Eagle to Boon
yllle Mo-, which say that letters have been re-
ceiyed by st. Joseph mail from the army, but
that they contain few additional items of inter.
est.
An officer writing from Gen. Johnston's camp
on Bear river, June nth, says the army would
resume its march next day. Gen. Johnston
had received an express from the peace COM
mssioners, informing him that the army w.uld
be received peaceably by the Mormons. He
1.-THE GeneraD did not however feel any in
creased confidence in the peaceful attitude of
the saints, and the army was kept in readiness
to repel any treacherous demonstration.
II was SAID that Gov Cummings and the
peace commissioners had concluded treaty of
peace with the Mormons.
proclamation had been issued to the peo-
pie by Gen. Johnston, in which he tells them
the army is MS ready now to afford them assist
ance and protection as it was to oppose them
when in rebellion against the government 1t
was thought this guarantee would cause many
Mormons to evade the despotism of Young,
who has sedulousy inculcated the belief that
the army was particularly hostile to them.
brigham Young and his followers were still
at Provo. Young had been to Salt Lake CITY
to confer with Gov Cummings and the peace
commissioners, but the result of the conference
was not known. 1t was the established opinion
that the Mormons would offer no resistance.
Everything regarding the future movements of
the Mormons was yelled in mystery. Rumors
were still rife, however that they mediate an
occupancy of Sonora, Conjectures were nu
merous in the valley that the United States
government intend to purchase the Mormon
improvements in the South Platte.
The troops were in fine condition and glad to
be released from inaction. The garrison at
Fort Bridger consisted of Capt. Hendrickson's
and Lieut. Smiths companies of the 9th infant
ry and Capt Stewards troops of LIST cavalry.
Col Hoffman had lost ninety mules, but only
one hoase, in his march across the plains.
The st. Josephs Gazette of the Sth inst. no.
tcing the arrival of the Utah mail, saws that
Gen. Harvey was encamped just beyond Fort
Laramie. Col. Mays command was met 50
miles this side of Lamare. A large body of
infantry was at Ash Hollow. Maj Emery was
encamped on the Big Blue, and another COM
mander, name not given, was at Fort Kearnev.
The provision trains were progressing finely.
The Sioux Indians were scattered all along the
route but We're friendly. There was heavy
fall of snow at Fort Bridger June 10.
Judge Sinclair, recently appointed Judge of
Utah, expected to leave st. Josephs on the 10th
accompanied by Mr.. Dodge district attorney
for Utah.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17
State Temperance Society.

The Annual Meeting Of the Vermont State
Temperance Society took place at West Rut-
land on Wednesday and Thursday. the eth and
Sth inst. The sessionss were interesting and
the action important.
The able Committee on Ovcrtures Hon. W
c. KITTREDGE, J. S. ADAMS, ESQ. REV. c. G.
PARKER, REV. Mr.. LEAv1TT and REV. ALDACE
WALKER, reported resolution declaring that
the Powers resolution, (Which declared that the
use Of alcohol far any purpose ichdtecer ought
not to be sanctioned by law adopted at the
last meeting of the Society, did not then and
does not now, represent the sentiments of the
Temperance men of the State, and that it en-
dangers the permanence of the present law,
which, after spirited discussion, was undni-
mousiy adopted.
Another resolution, not less important, was
also unanimously adopted. 1t declares, in eff
feet that, whatever be the value of the prohibi-
tory law, its practical benefit is in occupying
ground won by other means, rather than in
making new advances that it ought not to oc-
cupy the attention of the friends of Temper
ance to the exclusion of other instrumentalities
and that now, as ever, the reformation of those
already addicted to bad habits. the support Of
those who are wavering, and the guarding Of
the young should be the main Objects &c The
Temperance action in this State and Invoking
attention to resusctation of Temperance lSOci-
cites, for young and old, in all parts of the
State.
In view of recent statements of Mr.. Cough,
in Eng and, that the prohibitory law is dead
letter throughout New England, the Convcn-
ton passed resolution declaring that the law
IN Vermont is not a dead letter, but that all the
benefits naturally to be expected from its en-
forcement do follow, in exact proportion to the
energy and efficiency of the execution of the
law.-Erec Press 10h.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17

VERMONT ITEMs.-Our correspondent at
Mortified, says the Boston journal, sends us
the following news items:
Thomas Glorux, lad of fourteen years of
age, residing with Alanson Nye of Montpelier,
on Sunday last stole horse and carriage from
his employer, and was captured the same even
ing in Brookfeld, about 20 miles from home
The young rogue had lived with n. but a few
months. having been sent TO him from a chari-
table society in New York city. He acknowl
edged his intention to sell the horse, pocket the
proceeds, and return to the city.
Brainard 5. Lackey was on the 18th inst. ar
ranged before Justice Morrill, on charge of
forgery. He waived an examination and was
held to bail. lie formerly resided in Middle
sex, bue now resides in New Haven, CT. He
was about one year ago in the employ of one
Godfrey, of Middlesex, selling an improved
Tanning mill, and sold quite number of the
same pocketed the money. and made out forg
ed notes and returned to his employer instead
thereof. He was brought from New Haven ON
a requisition by Deputy Sheriff J. C. Brown of
Waterbury.
John Cotiran, who was committed to iail for
the space of three months, some time since. for
violating the liquor law, and who had hear
ing on writ of hebas corpus, and was remand
ed, was last week pardoned by His Excellencv
Ryland Fletcher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17

The Chicago Press C. Tribune thus happily
hits off the late convention of infdcls, free low
crs and spirtuolists at Rutland.
We have read somewhere Of a gentleman 50
fired with philanthropy that he essayed to re-
form the whole world in fortnightEfailinp in
which he became settled misanthrope and re-
tired to a cave where he ended his DAYS in
scowling at innocent pilgrims who passed his
doorway. We remember also the story of an
ancient philosopher, who terminated his labors
for mankind by phnging head foremost into
Nesuvius--an act which was doubtless encorcd
vocitcrously by the gentlemans contemporaries.
In each of these cases the impelling cause
was the Indifference of the public TO their shemes
for restoring Paradise--the remoter causes
were dyspepsia, and an unhealthy action of the
liver Any respectable physician could have
regulated their bowels, and turned their ener-
gies to the cultivation of parsnips, or some 9TH
er calling in which the human race was vitality
interested. It is precisely this treatment which
is lacking to those atribilious old ladies lately
assembled at Rutland, Vermont. A simple
course of cathartics, coupled with bathing and
out door exercise, will restore most of them to
their unhappy friends. Prompt cuppng, with
cold applications TO the head and mustard to
the feet will perhaps be necessary in some con-
frmed cases, but there are very few whose san
lty may not be recovered by means known to
the dispensatory. But the most scnseless treat
mcnt in the world is that of disputation against
their theories. Every Bedlamite deems all the
world crazy bat himself, yet no one thinks of
denying the corollaries which he hangs on that
slender proposition If man declares the Al
mighty humbug, why spend time in convinc-
ing him of his errorP If womans heart heats
with love for everything in pantaloons except
her own husband, why chop logic with her to
show the extreme absurdity of her notions p
Nothing pleases these people so much as noto-
riety; nothing spreads their distempers so fast
opposition. Each one believes himself the
only true priest of civilization. The apostle of
bran bread and unlimited divorce, with anato-
my of famine and countenance suggesting
the coliS, deems his system the straight road to
the millennium So does the genius of spiritual
telegraphs and dancing furniture. So does the
no-seXed decaimer for womans rights to do
what ninety-nine women in every hundred could
not be pursuaded to do. So do the whole cat
egory of lunatics and there is no law against it.
If man chooses to believe he has swallowed
three black crows, don't put him to the neces-
sity of proving it. Never stir up his humors.
A blue pill and a severe letting alone is precise
~ suited to his case. If he does not convalese
he will certainly retire to a cave or commit sui
eide. The public will accept either contingent
cy with satisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17
Eighth Annual Exhibition of the Vermont
State Agricultural Society.

The Eighth Annual Exhibition Of the Vermont
State Agricultural Society, will be held at Burlipp-
'on' on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day. the 18th, 18th, 10th, and 18th days Of Sep
TENDER next.
sufficiently large enclosure has been preparel
for the exhibition, within which is trottinr
course cattle and sheep pens and suitable ARRANGE
ments for the accommodation of all animals and
articles on exhibition, and for the convenience of
those who may witness the exhibition. These ac-
commodatons, the provision made for animals. and
the terms of exhibition arc so well known TO those
who have attended the previous Fairs Of the So
cley, as to render detail of them UNNECESSARY
All needed particulars can be learned from an in
spection of the show-blls which give the premium
list, names of judges, and regulations in full and
which will soon be posted in every town in the
State.
Exhibitors must have whatever they intend TO
exhibit entered on the Secretary's books on or be-
fore Tuesday, the l4th of September Persons re-
siding without the State may compete for the lib
eral list of premiums offered for foreign horses and
cattle, for all those offered for sheep, and for all on
articles in the mechanics hall, including agricul
tural implements, machines, manufactures, &C.
They may also make exhibitions in any class where
they do not enter for premium.
We have the pleasure of announcing to the mem
bers of the Society and to the public that Hon.
Jacob Collamer has accepted an invitation to de-
liver the Address on this occasion.
Arrangements have been effected as usual with
all the Railroads in the State, and with the steam
boat Companies on Lake Champlain, to carry ami
mails and articles to and from the Fair free, and
visitors for fare one way.
The past history Of the State Agricultural So
ciety is sure guaranty that every cxertion will
be made by the managers to render the Exhibition
creditable to Vermont. In furtherance of this end
it is sincerely hoped that every stock-grower, man
uiacturer and farmer will do all in his power to
make the show in every respect what it should be.
The resources of Vermont will compare favora bly,
with those of any other State of its site in the
Union, and there is no reason why that fact should
not be made manifest to all who may visit our Fair
FREDERICK HOLBROOK. PRESIDENT.
CHAS. CUMMINGS, SECRETARY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17
The Monument.

The Ethan Allen Monument is now complete,
excepting its cap-stone, and this, probably, will
be elevated to its place the present week. When
that is done, the structure will be becoming
one, suitable both to the State and the object
of its crection-crcditablc to the taste and care
of the Committee and to the fidelity of the con-
tractor. Its plain Tuscan column of Granite,
the hight from the base of the pcdiment to the
top of the obacus being forty-two feet. When
surmountcd by the colossal statue of Allen, to
be scuptured by Mr.. Mead, the entire structure
will be fifty feet in hight, or little more.
On each face of the die there is let in white
marble tablet four feet in length by two and a
half feet in breadth. The inscriptions we give
not only re,bdtin, but HRcotim, Meratim, and
punctudtim. They are made in a plain, deeply
cut letter, and in good taste The intention
was to have no marks ofpunctuation used, such
being in agreement with highest authority in
regard to monumental inscriptions of their
character. AS an illustration of the extreme
difficulty of securing absolute accuracy in such
mechanical work, it will be noticed that through
some inadvcrtencc, the intention was foiled in
the inscription on the north side. We are in
formed, also, that quotation marks are TO be APP
piled to Aliens famous remark at the gateway
of Ticonderoga.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17

out the contract, but subsequently, to his great
surprise he found that the route was secretly
offered to be relct by the department, and was
soon after actually reet to democratic parti-
zan. for the sum of $1,000 per annum. Mr..
Golf is an American and when this fact made
known to the department by the democratic
member of Congress from that district, after
the route had been given to Gon' and he had
fled the necessary vouchers and securities, with
out notice to him the contract was ARBITRARILY
rcscindcd by the postmaster-genera and adj
ycrtised to be relet, not in the ordinary manner
but in an extra of an insignificant country dem.
ocratc paper, which was placed in the hands of
only fewfaithful democratic partizans, and the
contract which Mr.. Golf was willing to perform
for 81 ,7S0 year, was given to ono Of these
democratic partizans at the price of $1,000 a
wear"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17

~ From an old file of the Columbian Cen
tinef of the date of Jan. LIST 1856 the Boston
correspondent of the New York Courier d. En-
quirer extracts the following memoranda
SLAVE TRADE.-In the L. S. Senate Dec a.
IL, Mr. Bradley Of Vermont moved for leave
s9aerS Ger "Jhih., Isl Is5ss.- The Senate wo:
equally divided on the question of postpone-
ment. IA to IA the Vice President decided in
favor of postponcment-which was rejection
In the course Of the discussion it was allowed
on all hands, that soon as the time arrived
when Congress shall possess the Constitutional
power of prohibiting the importation of slaves,
1t would be proper for them to exercise it."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17

The frccmen of the Second Congressional District
in Vermont who arc opposed to tic general policy of
the present National administration especially so far
as relates to those questions which have recently and
arc now agatng the country, are requested to meet
in District Convention on Thursday the 9th day of
August next at White River Junction, at o'clock
p. NJ, for the purpose Of nominating candidate for
Representative to Congress, to be supported by the
reemen of said Dstrcta the ensuing election and to
do any other business proper be done on that occa
sion. GEO. FERRY,
W. q. FRENCH, District
Il. MARTIN. Committee
i. G. REDINGT0N, J
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1858-07-17

Resoired, That the present attempt Of the Black
Republicans of the North and the dark Lantern party
of the South to organize great national party out Of
sectionnlisn, fanaticsm, and antagonism combined,
must fail for want Of sound material for superstruct
urc. All honest men see in this manmuvre Of Black
Republican tgglcrs, but hungering and thifstiiig
after the flesh pots of Egypt, and willingness On
their part to banter away all their pretended princi
pies for less than prospect Of pottnge.
This last resolution, couched as it is in the
choice dialect of the Stumptails," brilliantly
supposes that the Republicans are influenced
in their course solely by longing for the pitt
full mess of administration "pottogc" for which
they have sold their souls, and to retain which
they are as willing and ready to change their
principles in the future as they have done in
the past. The road they have passed over the
last few years has been perilous in the extreme
and beset with many obstacles; but their sue
cess in the journey thus far, leads us to believe
that their Southern masters cannot impose any
new burdens that will cause them to hesitate
They are prepared for any emergency, and,
like the sailor in storm, are ready for any
port crying Good Lord" or Good Devil" as
either destination becomes most apparent.