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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

MIR. Wbitehouse, in England, informs the
directors of the Atlantic telegraph that the
clerks in the Valentia Office, O short time be-
fore their discharge, bad maintained con.
versstion with Trinity Bay at some length,
and be declares that with proper manage
ment the cable Gao be made to do enough
business to pay 10 per cent dividend and lay
BY reserve of ESQ 900 in six months. C)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The Pacific Railroad Convention has pass
ed resolutions requiring payment of TWEEN
ty.tive cents on each share, and adjourned to
meet at New Orleans, on the Goth December
for the election Of officers. The meetings
were highly satisfactory, e'inciog deternl'
nation to push forward with the road rapidly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

Senator Crittenden, Of Kentucky, made q
most eloquent speech, at the celebration OF
tue Cincinnatus Society 10 New York, last
week; in which be denounced all plans, aod
schemes, and projects, from whatever quar-
ter they may proceed, designed to create sec
,ional differences, or weaken the ties which
bind the Union together. The speech was
most warmly applauded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The trials growing out Of the cases OF the
Echo and the Haidee slsvers, now 10 progress
in the United States Circuit Courts at Column
bia IS. c. and New York, will command
much attention. 10 the case Of the Haidee,
oplv five of the slaver's crew have been ar
rested. All the officers escaped.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

1t is reported that Senior Tassara, the
Spanish Minister, has notified our Govern
men. that Spain has no ultimate design upon
Mexico in sending her fleets into the Gulf
Her OF iect, he says. is the same as that OF
Eaglend and France, or any other nation
simply to protect her citizens and rights.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

Hon. A. G. Brown of Mississippi, has de-
c.ined public dinner rendered by number
of citizens of Washington, in token OF their
appreciation OF bis services "a chairman OF
the Senate Committee on the District OF Co
lumbis, and of his personal and private
worth.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The Mobile papers confirm the report that
the Nicaragua "emigration" scheme has
been broken up, and that the "Alice Pain
ter" the vessel to which clearance was re-
fused by the Collector at Mobile, acting un-
der instructions from Washington, has been
chartered for better purpose, the convey
apce of a cargo 0, cotton to Hamburg.
Gen. Walker is reported to be still near
Mobile. Nothing farther is known relative
to his future movements.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The citizens of Stsuuton and of the county
of Augusta are urged by public card sign
ed by some Of the most respectable citizens
to attend public meeting on the 4sh of De-
Gambler. for the purpose of devisiog means
for the establishment Of college IN the town
of Stanton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The Presidents message, it is stated, IS to
be sent to California by express. via the over
land mail route. The contractors have al
ready sent messenger to Washington to
obtain advance copies, and purpose put
ting it through" in the shortest time ever yet
madc to the Pacific from the Atlsntic States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The steamer Illinois has arrived at New
York. with the California mails Of the 5sh.,
aud about $l,s00.O00 10 treasure. The
steamer Hermapu arrived a. Panama on the
a,b. and sailed for San Francisco direct on
the llth. The ship Tallassar, Of Boston,
had sunk at Aspnwall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

A league is believed to exist in the South
ern States, one OF the aims of which IS the
augmentation Of the supply of slave labor
1t is asserted that this league is now opera
ting in the State of Mississippi to secure the
passage of a law BY the Legislature author
lzing system of African apprenticeship
claiming that each State has perfect right
20 make such laws in this regard as 1t may
deem proper, and that Congress has no right
TO interfere. Should they succeed in Mlssls-
sippi, the contest of course will at once be
taken to Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

C'ERVANTS WANTED-I wish TO employ
- tor the ensuing year, seven male SER
WANTS for the Dining Room, and four female
SERVANTS, TWO tor CHAMBER MAIDS. and
two WASHERWOMEN, for which liberal
price will be paid Address
SAMUEL HEFLEBOWER,
nor Ut City Hotel, Alex'a., Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

NIORE NEW BOOKS-Sclats H'r
wi The Christian Chwoh-Hls'oY oi'ae'
tan Church, by Philip Schsf, D. D. author
the History of tie Apostolic Churcn-''on
Birth OF Christ 10 the reign OF COnHs1ah.
d. I-3ll, yol. smo, $3.50.
Sprague's annals Of the .4m17aH ~.
Puipit-Annals OF the American hPIsco'a.
pit or commemorative notices OF Di.'h! a .
Clergymen oil the Episcopal Church. 10 ~ .
Ted States, from the early settlement o.
country 10 the close Of the year rIgh'''h p
bred and fifty hve-wi,h al hI'torlc1. '.'0-
ton by VIM. B. Sprague, d. D. ! 70" '
$3.50. -
Tie Higher Chriaian LLtc, by Rev y.
Boardman That We may be- filed VIII VII
the fullness of God" vol. l2mo.. .
New edition OF DR.. Spencer SSeicas -. u
,amo vols So So ROBERT BEL
nov 90 81 King s'fs'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30
The Washington correspondent Of the

The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun says-"An intense degree Of
interest is felt in the forthcoming message of
the President of the United States, in so far
as it may concern our relations with our
Spanish American neighbors. 1t Is hoped
by many that he will have occasion to as
sumo definite and firm position as to Cen
tra. American mattera. As to Mexico, no
annexation project would be countenanced,
nor even Gen. uouston's protectorate. But
the public mind is prepared Tor gradual e1-
tension Of American rule over territory now
Mexican" What proof is there, Of any
such state of tho public mind in this coun-
try ?'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

IOAGLHlgAiLb
From all accounts the Coroner inquest
last Friday, was much less satisfactory
some Of the living than what it might b.
been rendered. On Thursday afternoon
man was found dead in one Of the docks,
body having been exposed to view BY the
ceding of the tide. On his throat y
marks that seemed to betoken violence
Friday morning. a jury found verdict
accidental drowning" without rem.'
a shirt, or euquiring into the origin oI
black marks on the throat, and with The +.
that the body was found where the 4"
was not deep enough to cover 40 erect u.
and tha. the body could DOT yet have I've
it appearing in evidence that be bad not Q.
missiog d Sufficient length Of time tor ,6a:
occur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The Postmaster General has appointed
Cant. John Mitchell, Of Baltimore. express
route agent between Baltimore, Nd, and
Cincinnati, Ohio, to I'll the vacancy created
INV the decease Of the lauented A. ii. DAVIS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The Richmond Euquirsr publishes, IN iuii'
the famous Ruffner Address, the original
publication of which was requested by Mr..
Lstcher, and others, and urges that 1t will
convince every impartial Democrat that MIR.
IS nomination would be impolitic ard un-
wse," especially when the Convention will
have as competing candidate, "Heury A.
E1mundson, the friend and supporter of
Brooks" According to note appended to
the Address, at the time it was first publish
ed in 1917, Mr.. Rufoer gave as reason for
making public the address, the following -
AS We are nearly all shareholders, add none
OF US approve Of the principles aud measures
OF the sect of Abolitionists, We think that no
man can be offended With US for Offering to
the people an argument, whose sole object Is
to show that the prosperity OF our West |'r-
ginia-if not of East Virginia also--would
be promoted by removing gradually the in-
stltution of slavery, in manner consistent
with the rights and interests Of slaveholderS."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

The Legislature Of North Carolina has
iaosord;us to previous caucus arraukement)
elected Mr.. Clingman to the u os emu ,o ~.
the shor. term, and Gov. Bragg Tor the long
term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30
The Mortara Abduction

The Committee appointed at the o.,
meeting Of the lsracItes OF Phiateybi, ,
reference to the Bologna Outrage, sen! N.
mortal to the President Of the Ualtci s..
1t will be seen by th- lolowin, l-...
which we find 10 the PhiIadelph, \ >,
American, that our government decline, p.
solicited interference in this matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30
The las, speech Of Jefferson Davis wins

The last speech of Jefferson Davis wins
him no laurels among conservative men,
North or South. As matter Of course,
it is generally censured. The Petersburg
(Virginis) Inselligencer Gays of tive
dissent altogether from Senator Davis idea
that it would be the duty of Mississippi
TO provide for safety outside OF the Union
before an Abolition President shall othclaiiy
commit an overt act invasive and Destructive
of her constitutional rights. We Will De
willing snd prepared to give him ialf
chance and to wait until be is guilty OF so
act worthy of Southern Indignation and re-
pudiatiop, before We counsels Southern State
to seek or provide for her safety outside OF
the Union
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

TI1HE FOLLOWING goods are now Tor sale
at lowest prices, having been purchased
iron the manufacturers Tor cash, VIZ Wagon
and Carriage Hubs, best Brght Springs,
Swede Iron, and 1ambIe >ke:ns, and Pip.
Boxes; also, just received full assortment Of
Fairbanks Counter and Platform Scales.
,ov 2f GEO /. BALDWIN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

A FISHERY FOR RENT a.. ~.
n the ensuing year or II ,, G',,L = ...s
OF years, my FISHING >h Jhfr"
WALNUT LANDiA". .-.
This Shore is on Nanlemoy No f.,s
below Maryland Point 1t ma o.'1 b., =, r.
cessfully by the same man Tor W. r,r..
Years, and Tor the last TWO years Ids sOEi
many il not more FISH. than any ,.,q,
the Potomac. To good trnai' -, go,
be m oderats. n. NALLEl, Va" '
Charles County, Md nov ~"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

4 ShbI Il WOOD have on hand some very
n pretty Three Pj and Ingram Carpet,
which they are Offering al great bargains, 10
close out tneir present stock; also, Floor and
Table Oil Cloths, al! widths, 10 cut tor halls
AMI rooms
nov rs No. 10 King street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

CSCHOOL SATCHELS, Travelling Bags,
- Cabas, Workboxes, Writing Desks, &c, 10.
gether with great variety OF Fancy Articles
suitable Tor presents. just opened and for sale at
nov II C. G. BERRY'S IL King s..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR sNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
The Richmond Euouirsr publishes, In tuil,

TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 80, 1888.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

"O BLACKSMITH AM -.
Just received at No. II Roya. '"''
for sale at low prices
Horse Shoe Iron in bundles
Horse Shoes OF assorted slAr'
Horse Shoe Nails and Nal Rods
Butresses, PAIRING KNIVES
Shoeing Rasps, Bastard filfs ..gg
Blister Steel and other aItic.e' 10 .-' ~.
smith line-orders received for IRON }" ..,r
ties. and delivered at less prices nan @ sr.a
Rack-on hand of old stocA-aH'''' :. 81
Hubs, &c, &c, which viii be sod a. c. - 4.
customary prices-DoubIe Barre. 'G,n4
low price at six dollars, extra ~ , - rs.
Rifle, at corresponding prices. ,,Ir1,cgTCN
inc. JohN !
nov II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30
NORTH BEND FISHERY FOX mn
The above FISHING SHOhE, o'

NORTH BEND FISHERY ron mr.
The above FISHING SHOhf' OF
Rappahannock river, and admitted 10 y %.
the best and most reliable on nat n ..,,r :
fered tor rent. haze suitable VI J. RI
will sell or rent il with the shore ho' o
season was in 1857, made $500 c's| ,
expense. and not more than hell a mo-!
made as should have been made An '",.'
fisherman would not fail 10 make m'.'l w.
shore am certain. In 1856, hsAei ~
eighteen days in april, and averaged y,
day, selling the FISH at SIX dollars P'' ,-,'.
and know that all expenses per DAY sa. .,.
exceed twenty-five dollars. 4 comp.."
erman can apply to me by letter o. ,.. ~ ..
near Shiloh, King George Coua'y, r,r,5sr.l
V;,a csor,a coup,v NOV ZI--rOE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

TOOD AGAIN-Just received new and
X first rate article III the way OF Brace bits
and GImets upon new principle: variety of
.lz' s, by the dozen or slng!y Call End see.
JNO L. CREIGHTON,
nov 26 No IL ROYAL 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-11-30

ItLOAKS! CLOAKS!!-ASHBY & WOOD
Y are now in receipt OF large and elegant
assortment OF LADIES CLOAKS-the above
were purchased with great care from the princi.
pal manufacturers and importers OF this coun.
try, and are warranted as to style, finish, and
price No. 49, King street. one door from
Washngton-street nov ~
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-12
The "Chief HIourner.o

There is a genius in this city, yclept Hat
field, who has earned reputation in novel
manner, which will not greatly serve him in
time of need. The detectives have his da-
guerreotype, as well as those of some of his
confreres. He operates ingeniousy, and with
marked success, in a mode of financiering
which a common thief would hardly have
thought of. 1t is his won't to attend funerals.
and at the customary exhibition of the corpse
to press to the side of the coffin, there to min
gle his tears with those of the friends
of the deceased. Hence the sollbrig,set
of "Chief Mourner' has come to be his Ordin-
airy appellatiOn in police circles and other as
sociations where men of his character are
known. While honoring the deceased, he
keeps an eye open for the living, as did the
Ephesian widow; and as others come near to
take last view, he contrives to relieve their
pockets of whatever valuables they may con-
tain. His operations had become so extensive
that it was found necessary, 10y the bereaved,
to keep their attention on the alert; and the
result was the detection Of the lugubrious
gentleman of whom We have been writing.
He is "A shrewd financial man. and has been
unusually successful in his peculiar depart
mcnt of industry.-N y. Post.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-12
XIsiters 10 West Point.

The following visiters to the Military Acad-
envy at West Point in 1858 have been APP
pointed 10y the Secretary Of War, from the
States and districts entitled to be represented
Rhode Island, I'd district, Francis J. Dick
man.
Delaware, State at large, Andrew b. Gray
Arkansas I'd district, Hon. Albert Pike.
Virginia, Sd district, u. Henry Aylett.
South Carolina. lst dis rct, c. W. Dudley
Tennessee, Sd district, George w. Rowles
Kentucky, ID district, Thomas c. McCrary
Indiana, 81 district. Hon. John W. Davis.
Illinois, Sd district Hon. Robert L. Goodell
Michigan, 81 district, James l.. Glen
Missouri, 9th district. James A. Scott.
Texas, I'd district, Gen. LESSEE w. Speight
California, State at large, j. l.. Brent.
NOrE.-Visiters from New Hampshire and
Vermont and New Jersey are yet to be ap-
pointed.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-12

WE keep the best make Of Irish Linens, cheape
w than they can be bought at any other house
apr24-tf W. A. K J. G. MCCLETI4AND.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-12

We published, some days ago, letter writ
ten by the Kansas correspondent of the New
York Times, giving an account of an inter
view with Mr.. LoBA, an ex-Elder in the Nor
mon Church, and of the information elected
from him in regard To the disposition and
ability of the MOrmons to resist the military
force now being sent among them, TO put
down rebellion and enforce the due observ-
ance of the laws in Utah Territory. At the
time, we had our misgivings about many of
the statements of the eX Mormon, and when,
Afterwards. we discovered that the revelations
were made nearly a twelve month after Mr..
LOLA escaped from among the Saints, we were
disposed to place much less reliance upon the
story. His account of the terrible fate of the
deluded company of Mormons, twenty-five
hundred in number, who were induced TO try
q winter Journey across the Plains, with hand
carts, and of whom il is said only two or
three hundred ever reached Salt Lake valley,
wants confirmation desperately. We must de-
clare our belief that, If anything of that kind
had happened the bones al over two thou
sand men, women and children had bleached
In the roads, rs stated-there must have been
other persons familiar with the fact, and yet
il is the first time we ever heard OF so terrible
q result following this hand-cart expedition,
or any other expedition over the Plains. Ii
could not have escaped the observation of the
muny thousands OF persons who Travelled over
rfrat route before and even since the horrible
discovery was made by Mr.. LOBA. Other
statements quite a. remarkable, and implying
the greatest ignorance ON the part OF the Nor
mons of ordinary mechanical arts are given;
whereas, every one knows that the best me
chanics may be found among them, and that,
in SO numerous "a community, they must he
up TO AN thing. Without gong further into
the matter, we must express the opinion that
the gentleman from New York has been sold
by the ex-Mormon from Lausanne. Either
Mr. LoBA must have been greatly mistaken ia
what he saw there, or Captain VAN NLEir,
who spent week or ten days in Great salt
Lake City, several months after Mr.. LoBA left,
must have formed very erroneous conclusions
of the disposition OF the people aud their
ability to make resistance To any military
force dispatched thither by the United States.
IL was a part of Capt. Van VLET's duty Ia
inquire into and report these thinss' ana his
ent light from that conveyed by the Disguised
Mormon.--s. LoHss Repabt'oaH
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-12
From fhs Autobiography Of Theodore Ctapp-
Drama ~ m N &arrrnnS

There was then in New Orleans one of the
most eloquent lawyers of his day. / obtained
an Introduction to him. In the course of con-
versation, remarked, that was just begin
ming to speak in public, and experienced
much difficulty in the process, I should be
very much obliged If he would tell me what
kind of previous preparation for delivering a
speech be had found most effective. He re-
piled, II never speak without intense pre-
meditation on my subject. unless compelled
by some unforeseen eXigencies. With respect
TO ideas, you cannot be too careful and accu-
rate in your preparation but if you write
down every word, and commit it to memory.
q have tried it once or twice. YOU will overdo
the matter. and render your discourse heavy
In spite of yourself. it will appear stiff and
unnatural, labOred and cold. / am very
wicked man. but if / had TO preach in your
pulpit next Sabbath morning, / should select
subject to my taste. then make, as the law
yers call 1T, brief of what / intended TO say.
This should carry with me during the week
and during my leisure hours even walking
along the streets, think closely on its divi-
sions and subdivisions until had attained a
full and distinct view of the matter which |
wished to clothe in words. till | had become
warm and interested in it, and made it per-
fectly familiar to my thoughts. Then / could
enter your pulpit: and speak with fuency,
earnestness, ease, and with the best ornaments
of style. manner, and elOcutiOn, that my
poor genius could command. What do you
think of this plan of preparing sermOns?" he
inquired.
ut strikes me as admirable" / answered.
eff you will try it next Sunday" he ad
ded, Il will be present and honestly give
my opinion Of the character of your perform
ance.
l retired to my room. chose a subject, made
a brief, and faithfully followed his directions
with one exception did not take it into
the pulpit with me. He kept his word and
came to church on Sabbath morning. Meeting
me after the service, he said:
''Sir your discourse was natural, easy, SIM
pie, and magnificent; you laid down sentence
after sentence. paragraph after paragraph, en-
tirely fit for the press; | did not notice that
you tripped a single time. which you would
have done, had you used manuscript. You
will make an eXtempOraneous speaker quite as
popular and brilliant as ever Mr. Larned
was"
This gentleman communicated to me what
was worth more, as to the secret of speaking
well in the pulpit than all which had heard
from the professors at AndOvor, or read in the
treatises on the subject.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-05-12

The United States Senate on Wednesday
receded from the action of the previous day, in
regard to our relations with Paraguay Mr..
Mason called up the resolution, as amended
by Mr. Collamer and laid upon the table on
Tuesday, and without debate. Mr.. Collamer's
amendment-refusing the President the ai-
thority to use force against President Lopez
was re-considered and lost, by the very de-
cisive vote of % to Is. The resolution was
then adopted in its original form, as follows:
Resolred That for the purpose of adjusting
the difference between the United States and
the Republic of Paraguay, in connection with
the attack on the United States steamer Wa
ter Witch. and with other matters referred TO
in the Annual Message of the President, he
be, and is hereby, authorized to adopt suca
measures and USE SUCH FORCE as in his 1udg-
ment may be necessary and advisable; an he
ece,it of a refusal Of just satisfaction ty The Coo
eminent Of Pdra9al0y.s
Snch an event will never occur. We are
satisfied every one who is intimately ac-
ouajnted with the character of the President
of Paraguay. is satisfied that the fact that the
Congress OF the United States has conferred
upon the President the power to force redress
will be quite sufficient to make Mr.. Lopez
hasten TO accord the most favorable settle
ment of our difficulties that could be desired.
We are gratified that, upon more mature con-
lit nave sccn lillc liihLbti
in its proper light. BY the passage of this
resolution, great step has been taken to-
wards the thorough AmericanZation of South
America. The governments and people of
the Spanish American Soi-disdm republics will
respect the rights of American residents
among them, when they see that those rights
are guaranteed ar home. Americans in South
America will no longer be looked upon as le-
Ultimate objects OF outrage, plumber, and as
sassination, because the American government
takes no interest in their protection. The
fact that the United States will not permit the
oppression of their citizens by petty tyrants
to go unpunished-m merely because the tyrants
are weak and contemplate, when compared
with this country, although they are by no
means contemplate to the victims who smart
under their iron hands,-will put an end to
such prosecutions; and if the House concurs
in the action of the Senate-of which we have
no doubt-this lesson taught to the President
of Paraguay, the most INSCRIPTIONS despot
of them all, will preclude the necessity of a
demonstration on more extended scale here
after, upon some brigand of more formidable
pretensions.-N. T. Express.