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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07
ALEXANDRIA,:
TUESDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 7, 1888.

The buroipg of the Staten Island quaraE-
tine buildings was q premeditated affair, and
the participators in it appear to have 90 re-
morse on tho subject. A public meeting OF
the citizens Of Richmond county, n. " was
held on the evening of the q instant, "for
the purpose of making arrangements to cele-
brate the burning Of the hospitals and sbar-
ties at the quarantine ground" ln their
resolutions they complain.tbst they have re-
pestedly impertuned for Legislative aid WITH
out getting any relief, or even the shadow Of
q hope from that quarter; and amongst other
things they promise to contribute literally
towards the expense Of erecting suitable
buildings at the Battery, "tbat New York
city may store her pestilential importations
on her OVID premises"
The New York papers are full Of details
concerning the firing Of the hospitals. The
mob was drunken and infuriate.
There was a gang Of fellows whose partic-
ular delight was the smashing in Of windows.
They were each provided With short clubs,
and when they reached the doomed building
they first began by breaking out the win
dows. While this was going on others CO.
tered the place; one carried q ~balf.gallon
measure filed with camphene, which he
poured out literally upon the pile Of in6am-
msble materials already prepared by bis COM
rsdes. and then the whole was Sc. of with a
match. When the fire was we'll under way
they passed to the next, and so on.
By far the largest number Of those engaged
in this outrage were boys and young men not
over Is or 20 years Of age.
10 the cof6n house, far to the rear of the
Women'S Hospital, there we're full 20 OF 80
cofips; all Of these were destroyed. The
body Of the engineer Of the Philadelphia,
who died Of yellow fever just before the Hos
pital was fred, was lying in the building
when the inceDdisries approached it. The
sick men and women, in their night clothes.
just arisen, weakened With illness, and dread
fully excited, were thropging about DR.. Bis
cell on the open grounds adjoining the build
ing, crying aloud and teseeching him TO save
them. will they buro ssf Will they burn
us?" they would repeat, clingiDg to btu
The physicians did ell they could to quiet
the poor creatures. At this time it was sta
ted that the body Of the dead man was inside
the hospital. Some were for letting it re-
main there, to be consumed with the build.
ing, but Jim, the "dead map," as he Is call
ed. OF Quarantine, be takes charge of all the
corpsss of the dead patients.) rushed into
the Hospital and, seiziug the body, carried 1t
out in bis arms, and laid it on q bier In the
open air.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

A Washington letter says that the frisate
Niagara has been ordered to proceed imme-
mediately to Charleston, to carry back the
Africaos recently captured BY the Dolphin;
and that Commodore ChauDcey will 60 as
commander
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

The grand German festival in honor
Of the memory of Gen. Steubeu, commenced
in Philadelphia yesterday, to last two days.
Ga the first day there WAS to be a grand turn
out Of all the German military companies,
singing societies, turner's, and beneficial So
cieties to march to Lemon Hill. where the
ceremonies will take place. The exercises
will consist OF o%ra.iouS. singing, gymnastics,
and other advertisements. On the second
day there will be a great target practice at the
same place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

At Boston, September 4, during a severe
thunder squall. sailboat from Quincy, con-
tanning George F. Spear. his wife and niece,
,aps;zed. Mrs. Spear was saved, and the
other two were drowned. The bodies were
recovered. A boat from bingham. contain
ing two sens of Major Joshua Hcrscv was al.
50 capsized off Crown Point. One was
drowned and the other swan ashore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

In q week or two the Seaboard Towing
and Transportation Company, will COIN
mence operations with q powerful steamer
and a number Of barges. 70 be increased as
the wants of the trade may require. This
line will be prepared to take the freight from
The canal boats Of the j ,mes River and Kan
awba Canalat Richmond, Immediately to Nor
folk, at very low rates, offering inducements
to shippers along the eutire lines Of railroad
terminating at Lynchburg, as well as those
aioug the line of the canal. to send their pre-
duce direct to Norfolk, on the most favorable
terms- without any charges whatever for
trsnshipment or forwarding at Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07
A CORRESPONDENT O! the Providence Jou'

A correspondent O! the Providence Jour
nal says, that in ninety-nine cases OUT OF
every hundred, cruaJeyries applied as a poul-
tice will efec,ualiy cure The erysipelas.-
There is not an instance known where it bas
failed to effect a cure when faithfully applied
before the sufferer was in a dying state
Two or three applications generally do the
work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

The reports IF the crops throughout Eng
land are generally favorable, but the potato
disease is making extensive ravages through
out South Wales. The agitation on the part
Of the agricultural lstorers, which began 10
Kilkenny, against the use OF moving ma,
chimes, appears to be rapidly spreading over
Ireland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

It has been determined by the New York
and Virginia Steamship Company to build
another steamer to run in conDexioo With the
Roanoke and jamestown, between Norfolk
and New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

The results of the pheat harvest, in nearly
all parts of Virginia. chow that the amount
OF loss and damage to the crops, has not been
al all exaggerated. We question, even' If it
has been fully stated. The corn crop, too,
will be cut short to q great extent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

Active exer,ions are making by a portion
Of the citizens Of Stauuton, to have the town
lighted with gas. sl0,sOO has already been
subscribed, and there is no doubt the remain
der vii; be raised. S5l, 900 is all that is ne.
cessary and part Of that will be taken by tho
manufacturer himself.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

1t is stated that by the recent death OF Mrs.
Mary C~oggswell Jarvis, widow Of the late
Leonard J avis of Baltimore, a LEGACY amount
ing to about S20,00O becomes available to
Harvard University, according to the Will OF
her husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

On Tuesday forenoon the wife Of MIR.
George Srtddard, Of Brookline. Mass, having
a violent headache, took a dose Of morphine
in the hope Of obtaining relief. She soon BE-
came aware that she bad taken az overdose,
bat she feared 20 seriou, i'll effects, as she
was accustomed to its use in similar cases,
and medical aid was not called in until 1t
vas no avail. She gradually sunk, and died
in the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

The Imperial Infant OF France has been
named corporal 10 the regiment OF the
Guards, to which he belongs, and in which be
was lately f%usileer. The promotion was
made By the colonel, and took place on the
day he was two years and a half old. The
"lit,le corporal marched aroupd the palace Of
S.. Cloud on that day in his new uniform.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

A meeting Of the executive efhsers OF the
Pepusylyania Central and the Baltimore and
Oaio roads will be held at Philadelphia on
Thursday of this week. ut which the rrnre-
sen,a,ives Of the New York Central and Erie
are invited to be present. After a general
interchange of opinion, the two New York
roads will, it is stated, come to a formal
npraement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

There were two executions on Friday last,
one in Columbus. Ohio, Of a man named My
ers, and one in Wheeling, Va. Of a man named
John Burus. Burns murdered a courttzan
named Mary Aun Montony, in a shocking
maner, and was burg upon the indentlcal
spot where the foul deed was perpetrsted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

The yellow fever is particularly fatal to
newly arrived Immigrants at New Orleans,
aud several vessels from Germany, with liv-
ing cargoes are now on the way there. In
view OF this the Delta says:-"A MIR. In
gram, who is largely Interested at Fort Lava
ca, Texas, has made Mayor S!ith a liberal
proposition to relieve the city Of the emf
grau,s about arriving from Europe. MIR In
gram proposes TO send them to LaVaca, Tex
a., by the steamship, and to give each eml-
grant a lot to build upon free OF charge, or
two hundred acres OF land each, at SO per
acre on three years time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

The .wosns Of loss BY q fire 10 the Bowery'
a. New York, on Friday morning last. is sta
ted y sixty thousand dollars. There were
,s,srsl buildings damaged. '-f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

Jacob Plant, of Manchester, New Hamp-
shire. failing to induce a young lady with
whom be had fallen in love, to marry him,
became melancholy, and has starved himself
TO death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

Tho distinguished poet aUd editor, VIM
G. Bryant, esq, and bis family, were among
the passengers who arrived in the Africa,
from Europe. Mr.. Bryant has been abroad
longer than be intended, owing, We believe,
to the illness Of one Of the members of his
family
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

"The Crest Republican Party" OF Massa-
chu,se.ss 10 suferiosa good deal IN conse-
qusnoe of the treachery and jealousy OF Its
leaders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

Rev. Eleszar Williams (oi Bourboun mem
ory) died, it is said, in abject poverty. The
romance about bis birth, probably, never
did him any good in any way.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

Extract from a letter from Nicksburg,
Mise, dated August q, ls5s:-"Our c'ti'
zsos are scattering in every direction to-day
10 consequence Of yellow fever among u.s.
Its form 10 very malignant"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

An Euglisb prise fighter, who lately killed
his man, in q fight, 'iu the ring" has been
tried, convicted of manslaugbter. and sent to
o,;son At hard labor. Served him right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

Jobn G. Barr, Of Alabama, lately appoint
ed U. S. Consul at Melbourne, died on bis
way to his station. on the 18th of May last,
from sun stroke.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

At tho York (EDglsnd) August meeting
on tho 18th ult.. Mr.. Ten Broecks horse ba-
bvlon. won tho Chesterfield handicap.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

At trial Of fire engines 10 New York,
a company from Philadelphia having exoeil-
ed the New York companies, the New York
ers turned the stream of water full upon the
Pnilsdelphiaos. This magnauimous feat
vas cheered by the iremen, while citizen on
the side walk cried "shame!" "sbame!' AT
this juncture it seemed that a general attack
was about to be made upon the visitors. but
through the effJrts of Assistant Engineer
Balcb, and the police, the tranger tremen
we're protected from personal violence. AL
though two days 10 New York, this comrany
received no cour,esies from the New York
Fire Department, and they were allowed to
20 home without even an escort to the boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07
Thh DE-

Extrac. Of q private letter from Nc1 IN
dated August 81:
"Ihave been on board the Niagara % DIR
and saw the wonders Of the deep 10 10
shape Of the wire cable. You kno~ ,h't@.
large surplus portion If i, has been void, So.
to-day the workmen were tusy deii'sH'.
the remnant to the buyers. Two scho.'''
had their decks full, and carts were m''l!
other portions Of it. B. & Co. are '-a'.
bits Of it to crowds, and it IL SAID that -
make 500, 900 by the sale Of ornsNa,'"
fragments. b. told me that be Cu,4 o.
keep up with the demand. The mr'n's
price is fifteen cents for a little charm n1'.
ted in brass. Tomorrow we have the gees
celebration. All the world will be a5r'i
The city will just have ESCAPED thei'''
fever. Some cases have appeared IN ID,
Of people belonging TO or working on s'''
vessel. arriving from the 5 nth; hu' 2a'
the citizens will % though the city 10 ''
ness."-Nat Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

4 CARD-HaRPER9 BjLDbh
n SALE DEALERS Is BOOTS, >HOf>
CAPS, &c, Pruoe Sire: Wb0rE .iI.riH''-
have the pleasure 20 anuoGnc" ~ . 60
their FALL STOCK, comprising '.' 49,,
and CARTOONS of the most deslraDs a'' -
able Goods in their line, purchase ave.
the Manufacturers in Neg krs.aa' "
they respectfully invite toe a,,e1''o" '
customers, and dealers generally
.en 7-Da,lln
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07
MfsstOns Abrusd,

We see it announced. on wba. we suppose
good authority, that the Pre.iden, has ten
dered the post Of Minister TO Spain alternate.
ly to Senators Mallory aud Benjamin, and
ina, of Minister to S lrdinia 10 Mr.. Winslow,
cf the House Of Representatives, of whom the
frsi-named. it is SAID. has already declined
the proffersi honor, while the decision of the
" latter, so far as We are informed, has not
vet transpired Nat. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

S'lLK ZEPHYR AND SHETLAND WOOL,
- and the Needles TOR knitting Shawls: also,
single and double Z.pnyr Worsteads; all Nos.
OF French Working Cotton, aud all kinds OF
Fancy Working Materials TOR sale at
sep RICHARDS, ITO Kings st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07
A cara from Captain De Itiv!ere.

tHfu ~ "pt" ~
The Courier des Flats Unis publishes a
letter from Captaia De Riviere, the hero Of
the Biount aE,ir, which letter we translate
As iolIows:-
To the e4ilor ot'he Courier DIES Flats Inns:
New YORK, August :. lSjS.-FlndIog NY.
self az last delivered from the jaiiclal prose-
cutio0s to which | have been 50 u justly sub.
%jcc;ed, | come to ask Of you a rectItca;lon Of
the facts which have been communicated 10
you. and which have been 81 calumniousiy
applied to NY person. | declare that | have
never IN any way been connected with frau-
duient bankruptcies, consequently that have
never been mixed up with Judicial proceed
legs in Frame. Such matters may relate 70
an individual whose name resembles mine,
but | am indignant that they SD uId Ge At
tributed to me, or to any member oi my
family.
Since the year lS44, | have not ceased to
belong 10 the French army, snd | AN now OF
Through Ten non a~ct,rte) for temporary In-
frmi;ie- resulting from wounds received in
the Crimea. (The very words Of the dJcH-
men, signed by Marshal Valiant, Minister
Of War
As t. the mItter which has served as a
pre;cxt for the prosecution OF which ! have
been the vicslm the pretended abduction ii
Miss B.ount-I declare all that has been said
a J. Iug and malicious invention. | rerson.
ally deny having ever abducted Miss Blouut.
aud still less Madame B.ount. My part 10
that affair was limited to accompanying,
upon their demand, and to protect, at their
request, two ladies, who endeavored to escape
from an odious tyranny. | am ready to 10
so again.
Hitherto, | have been unable to defend my
self, but now | intend to do it. and 10 obtain
justice for the attacks, which sl who are ac-
quainted with ne know to he malignant. |
await from your inpartiali,y, sir, reputation
OF the wrong which. upon false Information,
you have done to a man who walks with
bead erect, because be has the right TO carry
it 50.
Accept, sir. the assurance Of my perfect
consideration, (Signad)
CAPT. ii. 4. De RIvIERE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

The Philadelphia Press explains the mean
ing of the plank in the Cincinnati platform,
which declares for progressive free trade
throughout the world. lie Gays "the doc
triDe Of free trade is only objected to in this
country, when it is attempted to be applied to
the Uoited States alone" and that 'Other
governments having their OWN tariffs, nd va
loren and specific, We must respond 10y TAX
Jog care Of ourselves" Surely this comedies
the propriety Of the whole protective system
Of Henry Clay, for his sole object was to take
care Of ourselves. But will the Charleston
Mercury favor US with its Interpretation Of
the plank?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07
Letter from GnIdnn.NIIIt,

Correspondence Of tie Aera"ira Gl..a
GoRDJNsvILLE, Va, Sept. G.--Oar Ust
vas visited on Saturday last, by Oae cta
seve-est storms which We have seen Orur.
years. About | o'clock, p. NJ, it c.mGs
ced to rain aod bail, aud for she space TIA
minutes it poured as if tie heayeos a
spit in twain. aud the wind blew a Per'a
hurricane, blowing down houses, demo.'.
Ing trees, ~overturning hay stacks, anl ca
much damage.
Mrs. Sarah Boston, wife Of Nr. Wm.
Bostoo, departed this life AZ ) o'clock, RA
90 Saturday. Mrs. b. was I duHtdI y.
and an sffectiOna,e mother, aud leat"
large family and numerous frierds u q d"
their loss. "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

A writer ia the Charleston Mercury states
that the Africans found on board the brig
Putaan, were purchased on the West coast
at from SO cents to 81. and costing scarcely
uure than $40 or SIS dollars to be delivered
on the coast Of Cuba, and we're all to be sold
by contract at $500 round, or Sill. $50 for
the cargo. About $50. including 50 females,
are in comparative good health. and the rest
suffering from disease. That they belong to
various tribes is evideot from the difference
of shades; aod their keeping 10 separate
groups. The writer add-:--"'The result OF the
whole visit was intense sympathy for them
aud Indignation towards ,nelr GATORS. You
may read OF the horrors Of the middle pas
sage" but the half caonot be told as one
view of these unturtunstes will tell the tale"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07
Heal not a passion or a pang
EntaiIed on human hearts.

1t belongs to our respective countries and
to the present age, to conf3und that specu'"-
ton which would divide knowitdSe iron Viz
tue ard inquiry from improvement.
The labor will not be light, nor Is the
eventual victory every where apparent, yet
there is one province of affairs 10 which thu
tax would be easy and the triumph wltbln
cur grasp. Ii depends ON Us, on our VIII,
on our choice, to carry into perpetual! effect
the seutiment which the honorable CHAIRMAN
has associated with his toast; II depends Oh
u 10 strike out forever from the sun Oi pup
lie and social entarrassnents al the c0Etln-
geucies Of @ collision between E3giah1 ani
America. We should not employ our uh-
p%recedeDted powers. In a triend y spirit; Il
We should hereafter offer uUrehectInS provo
cation and conceive hasty r~esentmeut; II
every transient cloud which asceDds on the
1~clI,ical SKY be hailed as tie prOgnostic OF a
destructive storm; if We should make haste
to uulock the we'll Of bitter waters AID to
raise the phantcms OF eZtact ptetensions
and buri. d wrongs, then would this nemor-
able effort Of ingenuity and toll lie partly
cast away. lAppIause Geotiemen, l an
cou6dent that We snail pursue a very d'uer-
ent course. Tue Queen has sent ti1ings OF
good. will 20 the President, and the President
bag made a corresponding answer to the
Queen. (Cteers The messages must not
ue dead inscriptions in cur archives; they
must be fruitful ua1ims IN our hearts
(Cbeers) Let our governments be consider:
ate in their resolutions. Let the orators Of
one country common, upon the institutions,
the policy. and the tendencies OF the Other
10 a candid and gentle spirit. Let the nego'
tistors Of both approach the adjustment OF
disputed questions, not With q tenacious re,
gard to paluy advantages, but with a broad
view of general and tenefcens results
Then, gentlemen, the subtle force of Nature
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

F. P. Blair, Jr., the defeated Republican
candidate for Congress 10 St. Louis, has pub
licly announced his Differentiation to contest
the seat Of j. Richard Barrett. who received
the certificate Of election, and states in ad'
vance tho charges of fraud and corruption
upon which he will make the contest. lie
makes nineteen specifications, filling a column
in the St. Louis papers. The main charge
is, that of illegal voting, by upnaturalized
citizens. minors and other unqualified per-
sons. lie also makes charges Of double sot.
ing, and of partiality on the part of certain
election judges, in refusing good votes for
him and admitting bad vote, Ior Barrett. He
charges bribery upon Mr.. Barrett and his
partisane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07
WE CALL The AIIENII I.,,, %. 4. :,
w want 10 our large and well se.ec.s-'
OF DRY-GOODS Now reccIvIns-
New Fall CalicOes
4" Nouslines and Glngnam'
Fine and Heavy Sal'ihZ
q Np.y,.Iy,
Sup'r. English Long Cloths

Sup'r. English Long Cloths
Domestics and TIckIngs ..
Cassinets, Tweeds, and Ca-'l"e'' o.
White, and Yellow Flannel Steyi >PH1s "..
Skirts; Canton Flannels, &c.
All the above, with many o'aer "o'-' q
have just received
AS We will be making WEEKLY @d''''
our stock throughout TIE season. "e w.
able to offer great inducements 10 ''o,' '.,nG
sep A>Hbl " WV
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

SALE CT THE OLD SWEET SPRlSCs-!t
Old Sweet Springs, IN Monroe County Z
understand. were sold a few days az fra
sum of Sl99, 900. Oliver Brirne, ot Nat'l
was the purchaser --LynchJurg juga"4
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07


A banquet in honor of Prof. Morse was
given in Paris. The Paris correspon'
dent of the New York Commercial writes -
The affair was rapidly organized at the
banking house of John Munroe & Co, under
the principal direction of Mr.. Munroe, and
was a most magnificent entertainment. The
number of persons present was eishty-three'
all Americans. The Hon. John S. Preston.
of South Carolina, presided, and made a bril-.
liant speech, preparatory to the reading OF
the ,oas,s. At the conclusion Of his remarks,
be introduced Prof. Morse to the audience,
who delivered a speech characterized by great
modesty, in which be detailed at some length
the scienti6, points in the discovery of the
telegraph. He was followed by MIR. Mason.
American Minister at Paris; Gov. Fish, OF
New York the Hon. Jos. r Chandler. OF
philadelphia, the new Minister to Naples
DR.. W. +. Johnston, Of Ooio, and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-09-07

NOTICE.-The Annual h'sHis ar
~ Stockholders OF the ASHbi4 %
TURNPIKE COMPANY, will be a'a "a
ker's Hotel, in Middleburg, on frdiy
October nert, for the election OF omce'' ~
sen 7-Iswtd A. ROGERS, Trsa'