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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07
The Dead Alive.

English papers give accounts OF singular
restJration to life of u young girl. The
following particulars of this remarkable al
fair are published by the Birmingham Post:
The girl, whose name is Amelia Kinks, IL
II or Ii years of age, and resides with her
parents 10 Bridge street, Nuneaton, and
dwindled away under some unsccountabie
complaint; about three weeks ag,, she, 50 her
friends Unsigned, died. The corpse was
then removed to another room. Tue body
was rigid and icy cola 1t Was washed and
laid out with the usual deatbly accompaDi-
ments, penny-pieces being placed over the
eyes, and the cvihn was ordered.
Fur more than As hours the supposed
corpse Law beneath the winding sheet, when
it happened that her grand father, very
aged man, came from bennington to the
neisbbvrhood of Nuneaton. % going with
a female relative to see the corpse, the old
man removed one of the copper COINS, and
although toe eye remained closed he fsocied
be saw movement beneath the lid. The
woman with him at first ridiculed the idea,
but on looking more closely she too Observed
a movement. The medical attendant was
then apprised of the circumstance; aud, al
though be at first treated the matter as de-
fusion, the application of an instrument 70
that region of the bead soon convinced him
him that there was life within the apparent
corpse.
The body was then removed to warmer
room, and the existence Of life soon became
apparent. By degrees animation was re-
stored, loud sneeze placing the fact OF her
being a live subject beyond all doubt. When
speech was restored, the girl described eve
rything that had taken place from the time
of her supposed desth. She knew who
closed her eyes and placed the coppers there
on. She also heard the order given for her
coffin, and could describe the various re-
marks made over Der as she lay in her death
clothes.
At first on her restoration, she refused all
su stenance, and on some aliment being lore
ed upon her she became frghtlully excited,
and, though in state OF extreme debility, II
required great force TO hold her. Since that
period her conduct has been very strange
She entertains wish to destroy her father
and mother; and on one occasion, when they
were asleep in the same room with herself,
she arose from her bed in the dead OF the
night, went down stairs for lIgh;, and hav'
ing first destroyed, 10y burning, some needle
work, which she knew her mother "set great
store" upon, she SGT fire to the curtains, and
then retired to bed, from which it was thought
impossible she could have moved.
In fact, SO mysterious was the origin of the
fire that her parents were quite at loss to
account for it, until the girl herself confessed
having been the cause. She now lies in such
a state that she can neither be called alive
nor dead, the former state being only ascer,
tanned by careful examination of her pulse.
w ere it not that there is no motive for de-
ception, aud tho parents being oreditabe
people, VIC should imagine there was some
ruse in this very extraordinary affair which
is causing considerable excitement in Nunea-
ton and the neighbOrhOOd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

The stockholders of the East Tennessee
and Virginia railroad have adopted resolu-
ton, expressing their disapproval of the prac-
tice of carrying the mail and running the
trains on Sunday. and plsdging the oompa-
ny to cooperate with all connecting and coa-
peting lines to have the Sunday travel and
mail service abolished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

Full religious liberty in Denmark has been
granted Disseuters. They can form associa-
tons, choose their pastors, open cbapels and
schools, bold periodical meetings make pro-
selytes, with no restraint, DO hindrsnce, no
interference by the Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

The Marion (Va.) Visitor says that it is
supposed that Wilbur Waters, the noun
tain hermit described by an Abingdon paper
recently,) was killed a few days ago in that
county, BY an immense bear, with which be
had met in deadly conflict, He has not been
heard from for fourteen days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

The case of the Great Fails Msnufactur
ing Company lie still occupying the attention
of the Circuit Court of Montgomery county,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

VIRGINIA CONFERENCE body id
iourned on Friday last The next session OF
the Conference will be held at I-yncbburg,-
The appointments will be found IL another
column
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

Lieut.. Mowry, delegate to Congress from
Arizona, furnishes the St. Louis Republican
with glowing accounts of the abundance OF
gold and silver deposits in that territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

Bishop Fitzpatrick. Roman Catholic Bish-
on of Boston, has appointed the whole OF the
pre. ent month as q Jubilee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.--Tbis document
was spread before our readers yesterday az
teruoon, in an extra sheet, Immediately after
it was received from Washington. 1t con-
tains many in portant suggestions, and opiO.
ions upon various topics, which we will com
meut on hereafter, upon careful perusal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

CoSGREss.-Both Houses met at the Capt.
toll yesterday. The usual preliminary BUSH
ness was transacted, and the Presidents Mes
sage was then sent in and read.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

PETERSBURG CoNvENrIoN.-We have not
room for the details of the closing proceedings
but the nominations being made they are
not important. Resolutions were introduced
approyipp the Administration and congrstu-
latng the Democracy Of Illinois, upon their
recent triumph in the election OF Douglas,
which we're passed-but the last named sub
seou emily reconsidered and laid on the table.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

CHTAYED OR STOLEN from Redwood near
y Manassas Station, o. 4 A. n H., on me
evening OF the 3oth ult., light BAY Hohsh'
about IS hands high, stout and well built, RACKS
rapidly, has small lump caused by the saddle
on MS back, and boot OF near fore loot little
broken. Any information OF his Whereabouts
will be gladly received, and Literally rewarded
bv w. A DUNCAN,
dec 4-eo31. Tudor Hall, Pr. VIM. Co, Va
NOR SALE-The tract Of land known as
THE MUSH POT belonging TO A. w.
Mcdonald, esq. containing 335 ACRES, On the
old Lessburg Road, adjoining the Corporation
of Alexandria.
If not sold before the frsr day Of January
neYt, il will be rented for the ensuing year. II
rented, security will be required.
doc o-eotJanl JOHN MARSHALL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

The DEMOCRATIC NoMINATIoNs.--Ihe Pc
tersburg Convention has finished it's "labors,
and the result We have, in tho nomination OF
J,HN LE1cHER, Of Rockbridge, for Govern
or.
r. L. MoNrAcU, of Middlesex, for Lieut.
Governor.
j. RANDOLPH Tucker, Of Frederick, for AT
tornsy General.
Notwithstanding the fierce opposition made
to the nomination of Mr.. Letcher. according
to the reported proceedings Of the Convention,
ths most violent Of his opponents grounded
their arms, when they were out7oted, and
agreed to support him. So that there will
DO no division in the Democratic ranks.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

I ANDS FOR SALE.-We have Tor sale a
/ 4 nice lii lie farm of EIGHTY ACRES, with
good improvements near CentrevIlle, Fairfax
County. beautiful and healthy situation, and
said 10 be excellent soil-mcst OF the place is
now set in grass. Also, Il acres oi f4ely tim.
bsred land. one mile from Fairfax Court House.
and within ! OF mile Of the line OF the ManaS-
sas Gap Railroad. Their. could be wood and
timber enough sold of this place 10 pay Hore
than the price asked Tor 1t.
We Will sell either or both OF the above pla-
css, on very easy terms, or viii take Manassas
Gap or Orange and Alexandria Railroad Bonds
IN payment. apply TO
CORSE BROTHERS,
dec I-eolm Exchange Block, King ST.
= KEGS PRIME GOSHEN BUTTER, put
Cup for family use, just received, and Tor sale
by Lnov 2el KNOX n BRO.
NDOL, purchased by
" is2 ROBINSON Il PAYNE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

1t is not thonght that Mr.. Letcher will re-
81 On his seat in the present Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

A LMANACS-Farm and House Keep.
u ers Almanacs, and the Deutscher halen-
der for 1859, received and for sale by
doc JOHN H. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-07

IMPORTANT TO FARMERS IONS OF
BROOM CORN wanted-l will pay the
highest market price at the Broom FACTORY;
L. HERRING,
nov 2S Royal south OF Prince street
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PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR sNOwDAN.
ALEXANDRIA,:

TUESDAY MORNING, DECEMBER I, 1855
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26
TELEG RAPHIC.
TIE YACHTS OFF NEW HAVEN.


Nav HAVEN, June Is, 1865
The New York racing yachts were spoken to-day 81 one
O'Clock under the Long Island ahorc nearly opposite this
city, by the yacht Mary, belonging hero Tho Rebecca
led, and the others after her In tho following
order:una, nrst Madgie second schooner Hare third
and the remainder Of the Gect badly behind.
THE YACHTS OFF rAIRrIEkp.
NKw HAVEN, June Is, 1858.
The Elm City, her trip from New York this after.
noon PASSED within six miles Of the yacht fleet
engaged 10 the ocean race at quarter past six OF Fair.
field, about thirty miles from Throsgs Neck.
Captain Lewis had intended TO run near them but tho
weather hazy that they had nearly passed. before
they were discovered
The Rebeccs, Una and Madgie were five miles ahead o.,
all the others. They the Long Island Shore
sailing finely With an eight knot southwest breeze.
The ReoecdS9h nearest the Elm City, and appeared
70 be ahead the Una and Madge however, we're nearer
the shore and had the beat breeze.
The Minnie of the Connecticut shore behind the
soops with but Little wind, but advance OF the Hare
and sve, which scattered OF the Long Island shore
and the nsares; Of which Eve miles from the
Rebecca.
The Favora on the Connecticut river full twelve
miles behind the Rebecca with but little wind and the
widgeon was five miles behind her
1.-THE breeze holds good, the head boot would reach
Tbroggs Neck about eleven O'Clock.
ts reported here by yacht, which was on Fishers
Island when the feet passed that the Rsbeccs passed
through Plum Gut instead Of through the Race.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26

ny the arrival Of the bark Princeton VIC have Deua
rara Royal Gazette Of the sth instant
The Colonial Legislature had adjourned They imposed
no new taxes in the place Of the old registration tax but
materially Increased some OF those previously In exs
tencc From these sources calculated that the de-
hciency IN the revenue would be supplied
Resolutions for eating the apo cation made last year
for sepoys for agricultural sborsrs aod one thousand OF
the graver Offenders 70 be employed the public works
carried.
The bark HopeweIl had arrived from ~ Helena With
$40 Arcsps and the screw steaner Clarendon from Cal,
sage fom cholera
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26

THE NRw CNr.-The Director of the Mint in
Philadelphia has vraa NOTE la which he says.-"rhe
receipt OF old copper Uned States coin for the
OF the new nsue cont2ued at the Mint, under
ways convenient, OWN 10 the demand c< he new oenss
70 make return for dpos At once, but depostors may
hook for payment In general within few weeks after
date Of their deposit a furtheet" The regulations are
that the exchanges will be made in not exceediag
my dollars In even sums OF Eve dollars by count OF cop
per, siiyr Mexican or Spanish coins Of the deomins
nation Of twenty i've cents or under II silver Ia seat
the sizes or denominations must be assorted and kept
separate memorandum must be presented W the
MINI showing the value by count Of the pieces offered,
and the denomination thereof The person Offering con
"a exchange viii deliver Hfree Of charge % toe Mint bu.
,ne Mint VIII pay AL reasonable express charges for ths
nanspoTlNion u The new cent
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26
News from Ruenas Axres.

BY the arrival Of the bark Dawn Capt Chase We have
Buencs Ayrcs papers May H. days later than pro-
vious advices.
The quarrel between Urquiza and Boenos Ayrcs 70.
NAMED In sdtu quo. No further correspoudcpce had
taken pscc between the but The controversy
occupied great space in tho newspapers The people ID
confidently stated would agree reunion with the thr
teen other Provinces urquiza should give up the Pros
dency but they are firm In their determination not TO
submit to terms % long ~ he remains Il the head OF the
Republic
The cordial reception OF 81. Bscaroe, the Eavoy OF
Ruenos Ayrcs Mt The Court Of France had cucour
aged the provincias against UrquzAs ands and the
government OF Buenos Ayrcs about 10 minister
70 advocate it's cause At the court of Brazil
ufquixa had been detected In trying TO influence the
municipal elections OF the province By corruption
created much excitement
The most terrible shpwrcck that has occurred for many
years IN the Rio dc IA Plata took place May o. when the
schooner fIorde ssto ran upon sunken wre,k the
Banco csic, while on her passage from Monievdeo 70
Buenoe Ayrss and out Of thirty sx passengers OF
them people 81 good family, twelve vere lost rhe yes.
eel sunk Immediately the survivors picked u by
an Italian bark
Madame Arna Bishop was singing in Bucncs Ayrcs with
much success.
Business continued prcstrased. Doubloons, May 10,
quoted 3ts 38S at which there were transacted 10
tue amount Of 6,677.
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Important from BERN ulla.

ARRIVAL OF BEARER OF DISPATCHES TO LORD
NAPIER RETURN OF THE DEVASTATION TO BERMU-
DA-0RDBRs TO STOP THE OUTRAGES DELIVERED
TO THE sTYx AND BUZzARD-AkRIvAL OF SIR
HOUSTON STEWART AT HALIFAX, ETC, ETC.
Lieut.. Davis, of the Admirals flag ship Indus
on the West India station arrived in this city from
Bermuda on Thursday, with dispatches for Lord
Napier from Sir Houston Stewart, and proceeded to
Washington that evening.
We have not learned the purport of the
dispatches. The Devastation, which had been
despatched by the British admiral in search
of the cruisers Styx and Buzzard, with pc
remptOry orders not to overhaul any more Ameri
can vessels has returned to Bermu Ia, and reports
having fallen in with both vessels and having deliv
cred the orders to their commanders in due form.
This will no doubt put end to all further outrages
on our flag in these waters. We learn from Halifax
that Sir Houston Stewart arrived there yesterday in
the flag ship Indus.
Mr. Arthur Jones, Secretary to Admiral Stewart,
arrived in this city yesterday from Halifax, where
he has just been married to Miss Sawyer, daughter
of the High Sheriff of Halifax. Mr. Jones is staying
with his bride at the St. Nicholas, where he will re-
main for a few days and return to Halifax by way
of Boston.
THE BEIrIsH ADMIRAL AT HALIFAX, ETC.
HALIFAX, Juoe rs, 1858.
The British screw ship OF tho line Indus bearing
Of Admiral Stewart arrived here yesterday from Ber-
muda. The steamer Devastation sailed from Der.
ruda for the West Indies the 18TH and the Ataana on
the day. for the protection Of the fisheries on the
coast Of Newfoundland.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26

From the above table will be that the total nun
Der Of slaves within the cotton growing States ia
1880 was 2c4s 2oS and propose 70 show wha. num-
Der Of these slaves actually occupied field hands
In the culture OF cotton.
Mr. below the OF the United Stses Gen
sus OF lSSo, remarks ct page % OF the Compendium n
census nave tho oocupaous OF slaves beenreoorded
How many are employed mechanics, how many as Ia
borers, how many house servants. cannot be known
nor more Than rroximateiy hoe many the different
agricultural crops Of the South" he thinks might be
safe 10 say thai about 900 600 l2ss per
total slave population urban and the balance rural
and OF tho latter class ct least many slaves will be
pioyed domes,cs as there slave proprieorsn e
very properly remarks that slaves under and over
sixty seldom employed industriousIy." The number
Of propretors In the named In 1850 AZ
asccrtaned by the census 0o0 ilOi per
ana the number OF slaves under and over sixty was
7lh20, about 35 per cent ~ the total population
Inc following table win exhibit result OF nv disri
button OF slave labor 10 1860
total number Of slaves in the nine cotton grow
fnp cfaSss oao
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26
Political Inselsixencs.

CONGRESSIONAL NoxISAuos IN ISDiAvA.-The democratic
Congressional Convention Of the Seventh district Of indiana
ct Tore Hsute nominated Henry sccres Of Grespcaste
Putnam county 70 succeed John g. Davis Mr. secrest 10
antirepublican.
DECLINES Hon John NJ. Wood publishes q note In the
Portland (Me) Advertiser, stating that no consideration
would he be Induced 70 another term in Congress
bis private business being Of such nature Is 70 make
wholly impossible 70 accept re nomination.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26

Tho United States practice snip PEBBLE Commander
Craven, arrived in Hampton Roads yesterday m Jrnn
from Annapolis. The Preble, we believe, IL bound 20
Europe, and will PROBABLY ss 10 dag The Uasd states
ship Cyane was taken out OF dock yesterday al the
port NavyNyard and the slo)p John Adams "a, 10 aer
place. Noy7ok Herald, June "a
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26

circus manager, and Who successful At the old
National, in Philadelphia, with Nncle TOMS Cabin died
q few days ago At Altoonah, Pa OF consumption.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26

ney took The NORTH ride Of the Plato route aud hspe
be permstteA 70 pa<s In with their families b
should 30 othegWise they provided 30 as 80 absn
DON their wagons and carriages and ont with oack
tram n 0ah N hours time, new aud uufrequented
route They are rosolute sot OF fellows and will got
through they can. Col. n. g. Edridge is leader Of
the company, and IN intelligent and worthy man.
AORMONs IN CAMP.
fion some OF our down country exchanges we learn
that some little excitement has been occssoued by the
detection Of parties who are supposed to be "M,rmou
sptes' accompanying the Utah TROOPS number Of per-
sons have been put shore boats coming up on
suspicion Of being such characters
We have no doubt but that great many Mormons ave
gone ont as transfers soldiers and who will watch and
report movements OF the army. There has been great
deserving of late. And learn that twenty
troops
Many who have enlisted 10 out TO tight the Mormons
for fun begin 70 take a sober second thought
and back down In anticipation Of dght than
fun II Ia now generally acceded that the UtoriAus will
tight pressed upon and that their preparations
not idle boastDg; consequently any plumber of on
GERS and patriot soldiers (who looked anxousy for the
that were soclsmorous all WINTER that spring should como
that they might mako descent upon Utah. just
ginning 10 60 slow and talk OF going drub the
Mormons time 10 Julybrave American sodtess in
deed II there are any squaw paper houses, women,
children or old men TO murder they would be brave
has been proven but let them % act,n with tho
Uopaus and one hall will DESERT fully portion
the troops never went out 70 hght but just for biz OF
fun Whoever thinks the Mormons sleepy, ignorant
people, are eighty Mistaken they will be found wide
awake and in every regiment and train that the
PLAINS their practsed eyes will spy every movement
as they march not 70 fight their brethren but
watch.
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cannot Of course pretend 10 absolute certainty IN az
ns sss occupation o. 81 Ss ", slave popuI.on but after
hand believe that the above distribution OF slave labor
cannot be far from oorrec-
The Hon. Levi Woodbury., late Secretary OF the rrcs
sury, in his report 10 Congress In 1885, accompanied by
his elaborate an carefully compiled tables and notes o.
the cultivation, manufacture and foreign trade OF cotton
estimated tho number OF field hands employed noon the
cotton crop Of 1880 $4,000, and yielding about SIS bales
70 the hand.
Mr.. Woodbury. certainly possessed OF the best
means OF Information upon this m upon any important
subject grnvey communicated 70 Congress- and we A.
sumo that he acurstey states the number ned hsnas
employed upon the cotton crop OF 1885, and that tnsy in
crease the census ratio OF los 80 per cent from s3
10 ls4o and Of la cent from 1910 1850 the number
employed In 1850 viii Be found as follows
Mr. Woodourys estimate OF field hands, 1895 $4,000
Add one half Of lo3 so per oent 10 ls4s ...iTeleo
Total Geld hands, 400
Add one naf Sl4i per cent 70 is45.........ls2,Ts
Total Geld hands, 1876 100
Add one half 81. Al per cent 10 1850 l66s4i
Total field hands, 1859. sls,o5i
my own estimate s quite inmsterial bat for greater
curscy win assume the average Of the two 70 be- The
correct number, cay sl276o.
Before proceed 70 the conclusions resulting from the
soopsion ~ 2oe a. the number OF field employ
ed in the cotton crop Of 1850, will very frankly
that much depends upon accuracy this particular Bu,
my estimate cannot be very tar from the true number
and n have erred II n in company with the late Sscre.
rscy will also here remark that there IL no accurate
nformScn upon the ratio Of slave the cton
grosing states since 1850 II cannot be greater and IA
probably less then that Of the previous decade but 1r
say bl per cent for ten yesrs, or IA per cent Der
snnnm.
Arsumpg the csa above estasu,tei n b, correo. VA
INA Vat hs cotton crop Of 1850, equal by h syssse Of
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-26

"
The cotton crop 1855, reported 800 bales
but rnust be borne mind that this crop Increased
by ut least 900 600 bas kept oacK ron the produce 0f
the previous by low water In the rivers AabAms,
Louisiana, Texas aud Arkansas Tho average Of the
three crops OF 1864, 1855 1853 only s66
bales, fraction less than the result produced BY my cal
culaon The crop the United States has
reached $500 600 bales will IL for years. uc'ess
save labor can be increased the cotton growing States
at greater ratio than present
10 order to pro luce the crop OF 1850, estimated at
49l 500 baiee there must be Of field hands,
have seen, OF 1853 the mum employ cd
in the crop Of 1885, The natural increase tho
OF births And deaths for the mentioned ~ 81 the
census ratio OF 2S per anDum, supply l4303l OF tnA
plumber leaving 46 22 field bands 10 be received by MT
grafton or purchase from the other slave STATES.
But win even this large accession Of slave labor, and
the succefsal production Of crop OF 92 1913 bales IN
1860, meet the legitimate demana2 think not The
sumption Of cot on a. least since 1880 1t
the rate OF cent per while the OF sup
ply, which have based my Calculation, has been at
the Of 6l4l per per annum. The crop OF 1885,
AZ my estimate, l26 249 bales which, increased 1t
the rate Of 90 cent annum for five years. $780,
would produce the following result
Crop IN 1866 bales 3,126 240
S'sp oioStOIO
Crop in 1857 ... 352S,g82
Crop in 1858. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3,746663
Crop In 1859. 3e77 SSS
Crop In 1860. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 224 511
1000