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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
signiAcant Decision.

A LEGAL decision was made, on Friday
last. 10 the St. Louis Land Court, which,
if sustained, it 10 thought will effect great
er amount of property than any legal deci-
sion heretofore made. In the case OF Ad-
ANS IS. the CITY of St. Louis, his honor
.Jndpe Lord instructed the jury that, If the
IanG contested was a sand bar 10 the Mis-
s;ssinni when Mississippi became state,
the land is now part OF the state, ana
the nIsintiff's ti'e derived by purchase from
Tho limited States is therefore null. Whence
:, uou,d follow that ali sales made by the
United States of lands formed since the ex'
;s,ence of the adjacent states are VOID. Inc
nr;nciple is even applied by the Judge to all
lands oyeraowed at high water since see
;nception of the proximate states. An iands
rsoSa;n ,ad from the rivers would then be-
Inc to the states with the limitatlen uame'.
But sueb lands have hitherto been regu.
larry entered in the Uoited States Land W
flee, and the present holders OF them are
titled as proprietors frem that othce.-
Should the above ruling he affirmed oy the
United States Supreme Court, it wouid &C.
stroy the titles By which are BOW heia the
sugar lands of Louisiana. the bottom lands
Of Missouri, Ohio and Illinois, add the dried
swamp lands Of these and other states.-
The decision would cause al unpreceden-
ted revolution of titles 10 the great river
valleys of this oountry.-S. Louis Demo
cyat, April 4,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
VALLEY AgrieuItuai Society.

The Valley Agricultural Society held it's
third annual meeting at the ball of the Court
House in Winchester, % Thursday, the LIST
inst, the President, Hugh Nj. Nelson, 10 the
chair.
The Executive Committee offered the toi-
lowing as its annual report, which was read
and adopted:
Article l0:h Of Your Constitution makes 1t
the duty OF the Executive Committee 20 lay
before the Society, AT each annual me"tln.,
statement Of its financial conditiJn. In
compliance with that requirement. your COM
mittee respectfully offers the following state
ment as ts report:
The Treasurer's amended report having
been submitted to tho committee, reference
TO the statement Of items therein contained
is hereby made for the particulars OF the re-
ceipts end disbursements. The receipts
embracing balance of SGI % from last re-
port, amount to the sum Of S3,3S3 - The
disbursements for premiums ard the neces.
ary expenses Of the Society, for all which
the Treasurer has proper vouchers amount
to $3.3j3 -, and leave q balance still on hand
vi SO 81.
The admirable Improvements made by or
der Of the Society have answered the purposes
for which they were intended, and have cost
in the aggreg gate the sum OF - 4S3 %. The
amount paid on this expenditure IL - 066 o2
leaving a balance OF 1897 90, to be provided
for from the future receipts OF the Society.
There is, however, sum due from members,
which will be amply sufficient for the DIS
charge of this debt, if energetic measures
are taken for the collection OF these dues"
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are rs follows
President Hugh NJ. Nelson, Of Clarke.
Vice Presideuts--lhoma9 +. Nelson, OF
Clarke; Braxton Davenport, of Jefferson; Z.
J. Faulkner, Of Berkeley; X. l.. Baker, of
Frederick; John Stro,ber, OF Morgan; u. W.
Washington, OF Hampshire. T. B. WeIton, Of
Hardy; 5. Lewis, of Rockingham; u. ).
Meem, of Shenandoah; Samuel GIBBONS, Of
Page: J. Smith Davidson, of Warren B. +.
Rixey, OF Pauqner; Robert l.. Wright of
Loudoun; John u. Lane, of Rappahanuock
Recording Secretary II. Burgess.
Corresponding Secretary.--P. n. Meade.
si.-Wm. A. jackson.
Curators-,James Bowles, Jonathan Smith,
Henry NJ. Baker, Levi Hiet., William
b. MeGuire, James W. Mason, Nathaniel
Bur.ell, James Il Kemp Winchester Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
LOu,iOun Items

A motion will be made 10 the Court 90 N.p
day to change the day forthe meeting Of vi
Court from the second Monday 70 the lC'.
day after the second Monday Of each MOI"
This will be done to give citizen. from .'
tant parts of the county, Monia7 br''
Court, to come TO the county Seatari aFf'"s
their business.
Ga Thursday, We were b,c.sal with q D.
lighsfuI rain, which greateIy I~rr.'.i .'
prospects of the wheat crop in L1lI'a' -
Vegetation of all kinds will be much lmf''
ed by it.
Seven valuable farm hands belonging b
DR.. Frank Mason, of this county, Taa'''.
on Saturday night last for the Free >'T'
as iii supposed. One of them, a b!lcN'a''.. y,
This will be heavy loss il they are D.. :.
covered. Cannot our citizens d@'i'e MA
to protect themselves from such lg''.'.
The dwelling house Of Mai H'.-1o -.''
ders, of this county, took fire N i..'"
morning last by sparks from ms 'o'aa.
IL was, however, we are pleased - '', ar.
t,nguished before much damags vas . p. ..s,
Burn out your chimneys, when tue Woo
is suitable.
DEA1u OF LorDouxER We r';..'
learn of the death Of Mr.. Peter B'me'''
formerly Of Loudoun County, Va wa.
Cured at bis residence 10 Caro-, -. !.
Ohio, on the Odd of March, Eos. h'' ~.
was occasioned by paralysis. lie ven ',.,. .,
one years oid-bad I7ecbI'dfe' 80
grand children, and twenty great S''-'
dren = LeesLnrn WnshMyIDnLn
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The peniten,,ary at washington.

WASHINGTON, April "a spirit OF rasa5.
ordination exists IN the peuiI-uu!ry Of toe
District of Columbia. CDnyIct Cunningham
was ordered to bis cell Tor a.tem tug .
break open trunk containing .5e working
tools of the broom department; C1raaggsa
refused to comply, and convict koss VA
sent by officer Fry for the deputy ~ar!eo 70
force Cunningham to bis cell, wD.ch VS.
promptly done. Soon after, couyIG LamJsr
beat Koss for obeying officer Fay, o!lef.
Lambert then refused 10 20 u BIS cell, b..
was compelled 10 60.
Shortly after, Thomas T1.rnhy c.q, 'ts
warden, WAS sitiios in the broom hc0'E
when convict Roe, ir., youth, pushed 500
vict Campbell down ana commenced sap
ping him. Warden Thornby sprung tarHlfl
and struck Roe with a shoe rubber At,hr
juncture the warden received severe tiaS
on the left shoulder from some one lmmet.
stely behind him, and his hat was Knocked
Of. Thornby quickly wheeled drew, be Il
volver and faced the crowd Of conycis abi
ordered them to their seats. Tbs pymi
and determined action appeared 10 IDum..
udlS cue COu'icNs, hlu bIahF' '"lf'-'r
ThorDby would fire into the crowd ran 20
cape Officer Mitchell was aI-y prc'eni S.'l
the warden and displayed eoo!ncs an4 ln
very. Order was then restrn
Cunningham, Lambert 81! RE are uh'
punish ment. Campbell, who i notorious!
mischievous, is delicate ia health a,'l.
No clue has yet been mad 10 The ea0'"
who struck the warden. The orderly ii'-
ers are probably afraid to inform li.'-'
stances lead to the belief that the luitti.4
was to kill the warden and Mitchell. 'lei III
fire TO the oakurn shops, subdue the IsIat
ing officers and escape.
There are now one hundred and tIree co.
vcts in the penItentlary, with bot . sn''
guard. 1t has been rendered necessary "
put eleven 10 close confinement. Young ne
to-day broke of his irons n u they "-'
glass. A convict son; there yes"Ei1y o.!
to-day demanded his right TIE '@'
guard have thus far behave! with c,a
bravery, discretion ard de,crmina"'n' 90.
the spirit Of violence will probably soon"
checked Wash. Corr. n BGh $""
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
pn. steamboat Race.

The New Orleans Courier publishes the
following account Of the recent steamboat
race:
The race between the Baltic and Diana has
resulted in fa7Dr of the former by two heurs
and thirty-fise minutes, thus putting at rest
the claims ofthe Diana to be the fastest Oo"'
on the river, (as she was intended to be- ana
as some Ct her friends claimed for she hss
been fairly beaten BY boat that never mace lao
any crest pretspsions to fast running, ne
time made by the Baltic from New orleans
to Louisville is FIVE days six hours ana niue
minutes, being little over eleven miles per
hour
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
The Ioojhaclir.

my dear friend" said II ~ can
cure your touihache 10 ten minutes"
How: how" inquired. "Do in pity"
"Iostan,ly," SAID be. "lla7e you any
alum ?"
"Ye-."
Bring il with some common salt,
They we're produced. My friend puiver-
lied them, and mixed them IN equal quanti-
ties, then wet small piece Of elton, cau:-
ing the mixed powder to adhere, and placed It
10 my hollow tooth.
There" said be, "if that docs not cure
you | will fortei. my head. You may tel
this TO every one and publish it every where
The remedy is intailibie."
1t was as be predicted. On the ntrOduc'
ton of the mixed alum and salt, expert
enosd sensation of GOODNESS which gradu-
ally subsidized, and with 1.-THE alum and
salt--it cured the torments OF the tooth
ache. Exchange,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
Liauor Iusurreetion,

Twenty-,even women and seven men nave
been Indicted loT the whlskey lnsurrectIon
at Cuyahugu Fails, New York, BY which the
contraband liquor al the groceries was spill.
ed few weeks ago. All the LIQUOR wasted
was in the possession ot sioiators OF the II
ouor law. and 1t is believed the jury will take
this into accoun, 10 estimating the offence.
There has been great excitement at Jack
sonyiIle, Mo-, on account OF certain crimes
and excuses growing out Of the liquor traffic,
and the people have fusiig voted ]. nQi-
sapce, and will not allow it to be sold IN the
town, even By the apothecarles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
Shocking Calamity.

4 Whoie Fmiiy BUruej.-yha arrs,..
shocking calamity occurred t. farm.
named Daniel CCmstOck, who had bee, H.
ing in jefferson county. New York. vii, -.
four little daughters, Mary, Nara. Col n'
and Cora, alone in bis house, the mother J..
ing absent at Auburn, under medical ,,..,
ment, on Sunday night last:
About 9 o'clock, il was discovered 49,.
the residence of Mr.. Comstock was in Ian
and before assistance could bereudcrei !, g.!
burned 10 the ground, together with ia -.
inmates, |. would seem from the n1.irl., y;
affairs, that Mr.. c. and bis tour d,u,,.,..
The eldest OF whom was only ten ycar--
were all asleep together IN one bel roam g.,
corner of the house. The first iadlc,,,'
they had of the fire was, probably. no, pr,I
the building was tull ct flames. tor II i, a,
parent the fire "took" from key Ia.be. !,
the bed room 10 question, and. in Lprb,,-
its way to the bed room, II must have epr.H
oped everything in flames. Rush ~ IN n.
darkness forth from the bed room, the tr,r,;,
children few in different directions, bIioj.j
by the smoke and flames, while the unp,,c'
raj father, who loved bis money more ,b,,
his offspring, ran up stairs to get his b., :
valuabes, while he might have easilv ora,.l
the bed room at the outset, and placed f.,.
self aud children beyond d4Hger--.g, n.
bed room was on the ground door. Bat al.
for human irailty.-hlS mi.crly habit, ,p,s,
him, and his blackened bones and a,rs,
were found, after the FIRE, lying across b.
box 10 the cellar, where he had fallen.
a if this affair was not su!hc entity .h-rk.
ing in itself, We are compelled u tlrn 20 ,ba
poor wife, who, away in .iuburn, Is cyarer.
plating the happiness of her li,daones, aai
the prospect OF speedy reunion with item.
A letter was received from her on tie rlrv.
! log day, 10 which occur the f3. WING sen.
fences:
MY dear ones at home! You vii. be sur.
prised, and | trust, like me, y1u val. be- us.
fully surprised, when | tell ysu that an
coming home next week. ,h8ul
have started this morning. i h4! had 40
answer TO the letter / sent On TUESDAY a.,.
feel as if | cannot possibly w4l, oil i
comes. | am not strong enough
to endure much, though am gaining. |
am very much excited with the prospect Of
going home; hope shall get cam before I
start. think see you Al! very happy. nv
dear children, when Pa reads thi- 10 YOU -
Be good children, and hope before aao;her
Friday noon to be with you.
Your atfectionate mother, = ~ c.
7 Alas. alas for this poor woman, wl.a
she learns the fate Of her dear children"
and realizes that a ter al. she a.ob. n ne
world, May God pity and strengthen her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
rh. shetland oyster.

The Washington correspondent OF the Cot
unbia South Carolinian reports Mr.. Bishop,
a Buchanan Democrat from C1nnecticut, as
saving that the admission Of hansa-, under
the Lscompton constitution, was a measure
which gave the oyster to toe North aud the
she'll to the South; land ii, sald ne, "tbe
South is satisfied with the shell, don't see
why the North should complain" This, as
the Columbus Enquirer observes, is the
Northern Democratic view Of the Lecompton
constitution with the Green amendment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

A report that Col. Benton had died on Fri
day. gained general circulation in Washing
ton, and a premature announcement o. the
supposed fact was made n the House of Rep
resentstivss, and that body Immediately ad-
iourned. Dir. Benton has Enthusiastically
written letter expressing :he hope that no
notice Of bis death may betaken 10 Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12
Montgomery County. Md.

The dwelling house Of Mr. Samuel Ilays,
near Choppers Mill was destroyed by fire on
Tuesday of last week. The goods were re-
moved TO granary, which was also burned
down 90 Friday last 1t ls supposed to have
been the work Of negro belonging to Mr..
Hays.
Our Baptist friends are having 40 exteu-
siye revival of religion at the school house
tour miles below Rockville, near the old road
to Georgetown. Some fourteen or fifteen
persons have prolessed conversion.
Snad are selling in our streets at 40 cents
per pair, ani Herrings Is, cents per dozen.
Wagons are going down 10 crowds to the
fisheries.
James NJ, and John NJ. Kilgour have sold
three hundred acres of their estate near this
village to James K. Lyddane, for 81 $40.
The Union Prayer meetings have been
held this week IN the Methodist Episcopal
Church.
The Easter holsdaya were unusually quiet
in our village. RockrUe ,IouraII.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

Mas SwlssHELu's ESTABLISHMENT On
the l4:h OF Marcn tne Office OF the st. Cloud
Minnesota Visitor" published and edited
by Mrs. Swisshelw, was broken open, the
press demolished, and the type and contents
Of the Office thrown :uto the street and river.
\ meeting Of citizens was held to express
their indignation at this outrage, at which
Mrs. S. read long address, charging the &C.
ton upon Mr.. James ShepIey and other per-
sons, who, she alleged, had taken offence at her
course on the slavery question. Mr.. Shepley
couldn't stand this imputaton, 30 he called a
meeting Of his own. and avowed himself the
sole destroyer at the printing cstablishm ent,
but denied tina, be was Influenced by political
motives, alleging that personal attacks upon
his family made by Mrs. Swisshelm in her
paper had induced the act, Of which be was
willing 10 suffer all tae Consequences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

In the House of Representatives, on Fri
dav. Mr.. Faulkner of Va, asked unanimous
consent to introduce for reference bill to
Establish a national fouudry for the tabrica-
t;on of cannon for the use of the army ana
navy of the United States. Mr. Letter OF
Ohio .aid. II object" lOf course this veto
settlsd tho matter for the day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

1t appears that. otter all, the famous 'sn-
,;ncs or Jeunens estate in Euglaud is very
much Of a humbug. The JennenSes 10 Eng
land have gated the delusion, and amas-
sed large sums from guinea contributions Tor
Genealogical researches and legal in'est'ga-
tions, with the hope of establishing a claim
In this fabulous estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

Canada has just adopted Decimal Cur
rency. The new coins have been prepared
at the English mint, and the first consign-
meut is daily expected to arrive. The sill
YER coinage consists of five, ten, and twenty
cent pieces. Cents have also been struck
As yet no quarters have been coined; but the
convenience attending their use will soon add
them to the list.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

This is the day on which, under the law Of
last October, all the suspended banks Of Penn
sylvania will have to resume specie payment,
There is one remarkable circumstance con-
nected with the banking policy of Psnnsyl-
vania. 1t is some time since the Legislature
prohibited the circulation of bank notes OF
less denomination than FIVE dollars, with the
expectation that it would give the psopie
sounder currency and more specie than their
neighbors; and yet, when the late panic
swept over the country, the Pennsylvania
banks were fouud with less OF specie than
those of any of the Eastern cities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

It's understood that the Senate WILL to-day
ask a conference with the House upon the
disa ereement relative to the Kansas bill 1t
is still confidently believed by the friends OF
tho administration that the Senate bill will
mass the House, after some further delay
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

Rev. Eleazer Williams octave wea Bour-
boun among us!") who foolishly figured some
few years ago, as the son of Louis, AVl' and
who is now in Washington. was assaulted
IL is said, in his own room, last week, by an
assassin, who attempted to stab him, and
who, upon being resisted, fled, leaving dag
Ger behind him. The career of MIR. Will
llama seems to be remarkable one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

Accounts received by telegraph from st.
Louis announce great overflow of the Mis-
sissippi. The food extends from White
river, above the Arkansas river, to the Louis
lana line, and has caused an immense de-
struction of property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

The new building for the n. \. Times
newspaper is an object of general attraction.
1t is declared to be the finest edi6oe 10 Amer
lea for the purpose. 1t is thoroughly fire.
proof, from roof to cellar; and the safety
thereby ensured produces n greater revenue
for the proprietors for the portions rented
than the premiums for insurance would
amount to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

THOMAS II. BENTON died at his residence
in the city of Washington. last Saturday
morni pg, about 7 O'Clock, retaining the tuil
exercise of his mind, nearly up 70 the last
hour of his existence aud with characteristic
firmness and industry, employing himself IN
finishing the work on which he was engaged.
He was a man who made his mark III the
history of our country. With defects OF temper
and disposition which all must acknowledge,
be yet had traits which commanded the re-
spect even of his opponents. With great ex
perience, untring industry, and indomitable
ZEAL be pursued every political or public
object which attracted his attention-and
was never turned aside by obstacles or diff
cul,ies. As Senator from Missouri, for
many years, be took rank with the leading
men OF the Senate, when the Senate saw It's
palmiest days. In the course of his service
in that body, and in some other portions OF
his public career, be made enem'es--but we
trust the auimosities of former days have
been assuaged or obliterateo oy time. Most
men will be willing to admit that be has
"done the state some service"--and overlook
the errors or ecceutrici.ies which occasional
" checkered his course. As statesman,
and legislator, he had not many superlorS'
however we may differ from some OF his
views and opinions.
As husband, father, friend and citizen
the m eed of praise will be accorded to the
deceased, without q solitary contradiction
and with the assent of every one who knew
him in those relations of life. His home was
a home of peace, and affection, and love-
aud graced with all the kindly charities and
.man;t;es vb;eh shed such charm around
the dwellings in which they abide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

AT Richmond, Va, Wednesday night Marx
Downys stable, with $1,000 worth of hay
was destroyed by fre---insured. H. a.
Smith also lost sc. 600 worth of machinery,
insured for So 900; and DR.. Peasants mill
worth $500, and not insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

General Harvey, accompanied by Messrs.
Mccullough and Powell, the new Commits
sioners to Utah, Mr.. Hartnett, Secretary OF
the Territory, Mr.. Russell, ard others con-
nectcd with the military and civil service,
Will leave forthwith for Fort Leavenworth.
Dispatches for Col. johnson will 60 out at
the same time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

Rev. S. R. Riggs, the faithful and Ia
borious missionary az Lacquiparle' has COM
pleted the translation into the Dakota Ian
cuage of the Pilgrims Progress. II has been
published by the American Tract Society.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

The fredericksburg Herald thinks the
number Of the representation from Virginia
to the "Southern Commercial Convention"
will depend upon the action of the Railroads
with regard to free tickets! #
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

A Bridgeport paper says: ga singular az
fair occurred here the other day. The desks
and furniture of the Merchants Exchange
Bank we're sold at auction by order Of the
receiver. A couple Of gentlemen bid off one
OF the large desks. % examining their pur-
chase they found slowed away in one Of the
drawers 50 200 in bills of the bank, duly
signed and ready for circulation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

The Senate Committee on Territories, has
reported against the organization of the Ter
ritory of Arizona, and in lieu of it submitted
an amendment to the organic act of New
Mexico, which provides for new Judicial
circuit, to include tie Gadsden Purchase,
and for new census and apportionment IN
the Territory, with aview TO giving a talr
and equal representation in the Territorial
Ieeisluture
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

Such is the rush of applications for the
loo alton Of the National Foundry from the
cities. topos. and villages in Maryland and
Virginia, that the letter-writers and para
eraphists are making a jest Of the scramble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

We learn from the New York Herald that
"llope Chapel was "nearly filled" on Mon
day night by the audience which assembled
to listen 10 the autobiography of Lola Mon
tez. in the form Of lecture from the lips
of Lola herself. That frequent bursts OF ap-
plause" should have testified to their delight,
might naturally be expected from people
v hose taste could lead them to be present at
the entertainment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-12

There are now about one hundred and
fifty of the "bardest' looking cases in tho
Baltimore city Jail, imaginable. A new Jail
ia now in the course Of erection, which will
soon be completed, costing $250,000. 1t is a
splendid affair OF its kind, and so arranged
as to accommodate every prisoner with
separate cell.