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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The Richmond Wing continues to publish
lst,ers from citisenG Of different parts Of the
State, earnestly recommending and approx
ing the determination to run Wbis candl'
dates in opposition to the Democratic State
.;oke. The animated and stirring appeals
made to the Opposition in Virginia, to Or
eanize, and give on efficient support to the
Wb;o candidates to DO nominated Tor the
. puroacbing G obernatorial canvass, We have
,o doubt will be warmly responded to,
.h,o,ohout the state. There seems to be
.omstbipg of the old spirit rcVivi psin vari'
ous quarters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The Lynchburg Virginian has on article
on "our next legislature-wbos shall compose
it--and in what Wow selected"-in which it
discusses the INTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS of the
State, contending that we have no system, n
fixed policy, in regard to them, and that
some determined system is necessary. 1t
then argues that Virginia has j: in her pow.
or to "inaugurate" plan similar to that adop-
ted in New York, an opportunity to estab-
lish ga central line, which shall BY cheap
transportation bring all her resources, mine
raj manufacturing and agricultural to the
same thorough development that has enrich
cd New York, and which shall not only con-
troll her own trade, but that of the greater
portion Of the great West and lnterior, and
BY gathering it at a common point on our
sea coast, build up within her borders com'
mercial emporium that shall give to US that
commercial and financial importance and
independence, that has so long teen talked
of, but which is yet so barren of results
Norfolk, is, Of course, the point contemplated,
and the line of cheap transportation recon-
mended, is the Great Water Line connecting
the waters Of the James and Oaio rivers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

Mr.. James Barbour will not be candi'
date for reelection TO the llouss OF delegates
from Culpspsr county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The adjournment of Congress, until the
4th of January, is approved BY some--oon'
dem ned by Others. The Washington cores
pendent of the Baltimore American says
i.Th;s recess need not interfere with practi'
cal legislation OF all, if the committees ap'
ply themaelyss properly, for they have quite
enough to do in shaping the prelimlnaFle' OF
business, without attending the daily sit
tines." This is all very we'll 10 theory-ous
the committees are not going to apply
themselves' during the recess, aud will have
their holiday too. Ths adjournment is a
"dead break" in legislative business
Whether the public in reality loses any
thing, BY the suspension of Congressional
proceedings. il another matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

Edward Everett has purchased fvr q coun'
try sea. e farm of flty,ive acres in "inches-
ter, Mass, on which be will erect dwelling
house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The Union calls the proposition referring
~. annointment of Governors, Judges, and
o,h., territorial Offices. to the people Of the
territories, at the polls, the me plus III
49,, If the theory of squat.er sovereignty"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
ga ConfaD,'

Senator Douglas, in Lis recCn! speech at
New Orleans, spoke in sIIOng terms against
the Clayton .Bulwer treaty, aud related a con-
vcrsation that once took place between Mr..
Bulwer and himself, on the subyec Of the Cen
trail Anne rican treaty
"Mr. Bulwer said be thought the treaty q
coed one, because it was reciprocal; the two
contracting countries had equal privileges
agreed" sIid Mr.. Douglas, "to consider the
treaty good one, if | could have little
amendment added it. What is that ask
ed Mr.. Bulwer. Why said |, the treaty
secures equal rights to Great Britain and the
United States in Central America, and after
Central America, would have inserted the
words and Asia But said he, you have
10 interest in Asia Said |, you have nune
in Central America But says he again,
you have no right in Asia Very we'll l
replied, and we don't mean that Great Bri-
tain shall ever establish any right in Central
America"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

CNERVANTS WANTED.-I wish to emi o.
- for the ensuing year, seven male SIN.
WANTS for the Dining Room, and four ten ,
SERVANTS, two for CHAMBER NAl!l>. d.
two WASHERWOMEN, for which Iiyef-.
price will be paid. Address r,
SAMUEL HEFLEBOWEh
nov l7-tf CITY Hotel, Hl"H a ''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

Though too early by a year and more. the
people and the press are discussing the Pres,
idental question. The Baltimore Patriot
has the following: "What then is the course
that should be pursued in order to ensure
success? The selection, We think, should be
made without regard to geographical posi-
ton. or past party affiliations. We soat the
man, and such man, whose past history
will furnish a guarantee as to the future;
who has never been involved with extremists,
whose policy have well nigh destroyed tho
peace, and endangered the integrity OF the
Union; but one who will secure the confidence
and sufl'rages Of that controlling body OF our
couptrymen, whose love Of country far trans
cends their attachment to party"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

Col. VIM. Hsrding, of Nor'bumoef'and
co,o,v, w., hes contributed 500 to the
fund for the purchase Of Mount vernon:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

DLASTER MILL FOR SALE.-Ws-"
to remove from This city, | DIR tot -, ~. r
my interest in the STEAM FLASIhh III"
in Alexandria, now carried on By Wise" "is'-
The Mil is in good order and lis fixtures CO..
plete. For further particulars, apply 70 o. d..
dress CHARLES }. hiSt.
dec ll-dtf AieNdnI'a,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

The Richmond Wing, contains o most
able review of MIR. Stewards Rochester
speech, written, the Wbig says, BY "a dis
tinguished Virginia Wing, conservative in
all his feelings and opinions, and possessing
the unlimited confidence Of men Of all parties
throughout the State. Though retired from
active participation in public affairs, he has
been an incumbent of some Of the highest
Offices in the Commonwealth, the duties OF
which he discharged with the intelligence OF
far-seeing statesman, and with the fidelity
of sincere and disintercs:ed patriot. This
writer exposes the fallacies of Stewards al
guments and positions, aud their mischleV'
Gus and unconstitutional tendencies-and IN
dulges in the hope that the number of people
ut tho North who adopt Stewards pIinci-
ples aud are disposed to intervene actively
and hostilely to the system and institutions
of the South, are q meogre mintr,ty, and
constantly diminishing with the progress OF
discussion: and he appeals to the mode
rate men of the country opposed to the pre-.
sent administration to let the great battle oil
1860 be fought as of yore, between the en-
battled forces of Conservatism and Democrat
cy. Find, says be, but common name for
those who. on the sectional question, are for
maintaining the Constitution and reeognlz-
ing the equal rights of the North and South
States and People--and who agree In a
common belief Of the evils that have already
come of Democratic rule, and Democratic
policy, and of the yet heavier harvest of them
that threaten the country from their contin-
ued ascendancy--embody these opinions in
a suitable Representative--and the work Is
ACCOMPLISHED. The common name we hope
will be VINO, and the suitable representa-
tive Wing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
BANK CT THE OLD DoNINloS, I

BANK CT THE OLD DOyISIoS,
ALEXANDRIA, Dec 22, 1875.
ON SATURDAY, the 25th inst, (Chu.,m>'
~ dayD this Bank will be closed. Noe
maturing at that time are required to be a''...
ed to on the oath inst. BY order.
dec 22-3t JAS. Mckenzie. C2shl"r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-WEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 90, 1858

The State Of MINNESOTA is Distinguishing
herself BY applications to Congress for ap-
preparations and grants of land for her bene'
tit. The Lynohburg Virginiau says:-"The
favor which Minnesota has asked for, at one
dash, would chequer the whole State with
Railroads-make all their rivers, creeks and
spring branches navigable up to their very
sources--srect all their public buildings
overrun the State Treasury with Cash, and
Put a plenty Of pocket money into the hands
of every Whi.eman and Indian in the State
Citizens of poor old Virginia, that pay
perhaps, indirectly, four millions of dollars to
the Federal Government annually, presented
q modest claim, two years ago, for few
acres of public lands to help to build her
Loudoun and Hampshire Railroad--butit was
secuted out of Congress without the slightest
ceremony. Here is Minnesota, however,
which does not pay over half million-if
80 mucb--so the Federal Goyernment--tbat
asks for twenty-one different iavors at one
time, and what is worse than all--is very apt
to get them. The great Democratic doctrine
of State Rights and Strict Construction is
very strictly enforced as to Virginia and the
older States--but is in no wise applicable
when applied to the North Western States
We live in great country"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

TEACHER-A young lady, well "a"
to teach all the English brauche' 1'
situation as GOYERNESs in prlTot, ian
or an assistant teacher IN school. A'..
n. Z. D., box Al, Washington J
WASHINGTON dec lI-eo2H'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

NEGROES FOR HIRE-FlVE WOMEN
" and GIRLS, and TWO BOYS. Anon
the women are Cooks and House Servant -'
Apply, personally TO the undersigned on Won
day and Tuesday, the 9th and 2oth o! n@r'A.
Der, at Mount Vernon, where the negroes CD
be seen and examined.
JOHN A. WASHINGTON.
Mount Vernon, dec 2l-dlw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-23

Prussia, says the Baltimore Exchange,
has once again become the hope Of Germany.
1.-The transfer of sovereign authority to
Prince Frederick as Regent Of the Kingdom,
his formal recognition of the Constitution of
lS49, and his appointment Of Liberal Cabi-
net, have revived those fanciful dreams Of
German unity, which, bu. few years back,
were go rudely dispelled by Austrian despot-
ism. and by the re-actionary measures to
which Frederick William, of Prussia, had
lent his sanction. The dismissal of the Man.
teufel Ministry, and the separation of the
Prince Regent from the Camdritla that sur
rounded his we'll meaning, but pusillanimous
brother, have relieved the anxiety of the Prus-
sian Liberals with respect to his future poll
cy, and ali that he has thus far done, has
been accomplished with manly directness
which justi6es the confidence that is reposed
in him."
The League of the United Southerners Of
the city and county of Montgomery, Alabama,
have issued Manifesto, to the effect that the
rights and wrongs of the South can no longer
be trusted in the hands Of any of the great
political parties Of the day-that it is dan.
gercus on the part of the South to await the
election of an an.i-slavery President; and
that accordingly, "the great and leading OBJ.
ject of the Leage of United Southerners is to
induce the South, if possible, to make a
stand, and, under no circumstances, to yield
another hairbreadth of her just constitutional
rights" Finally, with the election ofan anti
slavery Presidential candidate. the League"
declare that Eve, at least, are willing to en-
bark our fortunes on the open sea OF disu-
nion."
The Fredericksburg News has letter
from Powers the sculptor, dated at Florence
Nov. %, in which be says that the Statue Of
Washington is now far advanced in very
fine piece Of m arble, and he hopes to have it
finished within three or four months. The
News says:-"This will be very gratifying
to the Masonic Fraternity of
Virginia, and of the Union, who have sub.
scribed to the work. 1t is modelled after the
statue of Washington, executed by Powers,
for the State of louisiana, aud is of course
adorned with the "regala" copied from fac
simiies Of those worn by Washington when
master Of Lodge in Alexandria. 1t was
ordered by fredericksburg Lodge No. 4, in
which he was initiates. &c"
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-17
Medical Science.

The history Of "HOOFLANDS GERMAN BITTERS, %
the most remarkable Medicine of the day and the ma
ny cures that have been performed with it in of
Liver Complaint Dyspepsia, Nervous Debility; and dis
eases arising from disordered liver or stomach pla
ees it among the most astonishing discoveries that has
taken place in the medical world The diseases to
which these Bitters applicable are so universal
that there are but few of friends who may
their virtues in their families or circle of acauain
tances and prove TO their satisfaction that there
Is at least one remedy among the many advertised
medicines, deserving the public commentator 1t is
fact that, in the minds of many persons prejudice
exists against what called Patent Medicines: but
why should this prevent you resortng to an article
that has such array of testimony support it as
Hollands German BittersS Physicians prescribe it.
why should you discard it? Judges usually consider
ed men of talent, have and do use it in their own fam
lilies. Why should you reject it9 Clergymen and
those the most eminent, take it, why should you
Let not your prejudice usurp your reason, to the
everlasting injury of health if you are sick and
require a medicine try these Bitters
These Btters prepared and sold by Dr. c. NJ
Jackson, No. 4lS Arch street, Philadelphia Pa and
by druggists and store keepers every town and vii
lage in the United States Canadas West Indies and s.
America at IS cents per bottle See that the sigma
lure of C. ~ jackson the wrapper Of each bottle
MARLIN
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-17
Mtsfellaneons.
FLOWER SEEDS BY MAIL.
Twenty Choice Varieties for f,na nnIla-


NE subscriber respectfully announces that - -
~ s1 M want that has been greatly dc MI
lllnusu Dy Amateurs OF Flowers he has mr. 49,
,. n al. d ~ Bliss, OF Springfield Mass 40
found and are known in every state ~ an 49,, -.
De OF the most reliable Characters I r,.to ar 20
lowing extract from Bliss Catalogue So ths, !, - ~
seen that sell them at exactly his prices uiS s
tons from the best English French and Csrn 49,
er seeds They are sold At half the price thst a.
seeds have before commanded in this market -
have selected out OF my large collection of aovrar
seeds, the most beautiful and snowy yAreties 80
sort distinct IN color and calculated 10 produce en-
eject when planted out in beds groups in the owe-
border have had each variety distinctly marled
Win the Botanical and English name height time or
nowermg, color of the flower manner OF GROWING
whether erect or trailing, &c, the time il should -
81 anu o.er valuable hints as TO its cultivation
IN seleeulg These varieties, have been careful 10
eiuoe all which are shy boomers or have an insin
cant appearance, so that the collections will cop'nr
only tose which are really snowy and handsomei ana
Mhch oeheNe would prove 10 the entire SATISFACTION
OF any lady or gentleman who might he aiSresaS -.
order them. The collection will be sem rres h, -.
10 any part OF the country at the following nricess -
ASSOC teht NO l. consists Of twenty choice varieties
OF ANNALS. ....... Al On
No 2, consists of twenty choice varis. w
Ties OF Biennials and Perennials m
" No. 3, consists OF ten extra nne varis w
ICES OF ANIMALS and Perennials e,nbra-
eng many OF the new and choicest in
ouiuNaton.-.- ................. I on
No. 4, consist OF five very choice vari. W
cues, selected from Prize Flowers Of English pm
sizes, German Carnation, and Picotee Pinks Yer
oenas; Trainnt's French Asters aud Double Hol
yhocAs, each Of which are sold twenty i've
Persons in ordering win please give the number Of
bills or postage stamps. ALEX. MACKENZIE.
iooi-u Nashville Tenn
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-17
Great American Corn shelter.

The Proprietor OF this great labor saving machine,
who temporarily in Nashville, respectfully invites
call from the Agrculturists and Mechanics OF David
county ,-prefcrring trial and thorough eDdmiTsd
tion OF the machine any description Of It's perform
that he might give. A leading feature of this
shelter lis simplicity thing which OF itself recon-
mends ii above all others Il is plain simple and sub
stantia in construction liable TO get out OF order,
and will shell In the hands Of person, in perfect
manner, without breaking a cob, or leaving single
grain upon them, (what no other shelter IN the coun-
try will do,) twenty bushels OF corn per hour The
Proprietor Is prepared to dispose OF State County
Rights or single machines, the most reasonable
terms; and, in consequence of the unprecedented
''hard times will exchange the same for land hors
es, mules any kind OF grain farming produce at
market prices.
The Rights for all the Southern States for sale
and can be had reasonably low. Price ~ single Ma
chimes sl2 and si6, AS they going off rapidly
those who may wish 10 purchase invited 10 give
US an early call. Remember the place--No a. Public
Square-Shicld's Auction Room. feb2o-lm
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-17
For the Patriot.

MEssRs. EDIToRs AS 1 have had little to
do in the land Office, have spent part of the
last twenty years in the new States, seeing and
hearing a part of what was going on, and
have some children, will make few re-
marks about the policy Of giving away SO
much of the public land, for you, Governor
Johnson, aud Others to think about.
First, think by giving 100 acres of land,
or presumption titles for it, to persons for set
Ting or sauatting on it, tcmpts the spectators
and Others, to form what they call emigrant
societies. that has and will HINT for men that
will change their residence or name for $40,
or 40 acres of land If we wonld reduce the
quantity to 40, in the place OF 100 acres. 1t
would cut off much of the temptation from
the SPECTATORS, and the poor men that would
work the land, would be more likely to get
homes, think for the SPECTATORS would have
to be at the same trouble and expense to get
the presumption title for 40 acres as for l6O
acres.
Second, A family can make a living on 40
ncres, and take start in the world II they
will try, for many have not the half OF 1t, and
from history we learn the family that pro-
duced the great and good DIR. Franklin. had
lived over 800 years on 80 acres of land
Third, From the way the public lands has
been going, and the people from all quarters
of the world is flowing to it, it wont be
great while before our grand children cannot
get 40 acres piece that will be fit for cult
walton for / suppose over four-fifths of what
we have left, is unfit for cultivation
Fourth, | think it unwise and dangerous,
for nation to hold out temptation at home
and abroad. for corruption and fraud, and
policy that might be wise and good for fam
lily or nation at one time. might be unwise at
another time.
Gentlemen. think the time is come, for us
to begin to think about saving some of the
land, or stop making SO many children, and
as you and the Governor is trying to control
the things of this nation, 1 think you, him,
and some others, would do well to travel as
much as do, to see and learn how things are
going on.
And as | voted for the Governor, | will
thank him to be very cautious, and to think
of what he has done and said, and how it is
operating, for when big things get start
down hill, it is hard to stop them, or tell where
they will land, or the damage they may do,
TO both great aud small, by running over all;
as such l hope those that have the control of
big things, will act comedy and wisely 50 as to
protect the interest Of all
If the Democratic party will not protect
me, my property, country and children, better
than has been done, by the will of God, will
try to get others to help me to do it. regardless
of the demagogues or the way the wind may
blow. Yours, very spectfully,
March 10, 1856. 3 W. ADklSSON.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-17
MOODY & cARoTHERs
INDIGESTION.
Good Advice.

The thousands Of crippies whom Rheumatism has
left with stnened joints, whom Palsy has beref
the use Of their limbs, advised to try BRACES
ARCTIC Ln1MEsT, which has yet failed to cure
single case of the kind in which fair trial has been
made In using it, do not spare the friction, but rub
1t in well and briskly. Ii is also useful relaxing
the muscles, Contracted drawn up from cramp; in
reducing and scattering white swellings;
and healing ulcers, and in curing all of erup-
tive diseases of the skin. is for sale in all respecta-
BILE Drugs stores. marl-lm
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Chancery Sale.

r. l. Couch and c. w. Couch rs. W. c. Mckinley.
virtue OF decree Of the Chancery Court AT Nash
= vile; maae m the above cause at the November
ERIN iast Shall expose TO public sale to the highest
luger at the courtyar in Nashville on the Goth of
itAnNn next tract OF land containing l4Z acres
iore or less, lying on the Nashville and lebanon
turnpike road IN the I'd Civil District Of Davidson co
more particular description Of which will be given
"n the day OF sale $50
TRRns;-Credh OF six and twelve months will be Civ
en- and lien retained for the payment the purchase
money c. ID. BRIEN
lcOc-Ol4tWtQ lerEE
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Commercial.
rs DAILY PATRIOT OFFICE,
Nashville. March IL. 1858.

=
q COTTON Sales of Cotton yesterday
amounting to something over 100 bales at 81
@1Oc. Market languid, purchasers evidently
wait more favorable news from the sother side
of the Rhine"
TOBACCO-Sales yesterday at the ware
house of A. Hamilton of II hhds at the fol-
lowing figures So so, 9 90, 10, Is rs, lugs.)
IS, 81 10, Is, s 90, 20, 90, 5 so. 20.
Sales at the warehouse of Fisher, Wheless
d Co.'S of 8 hhds at the following fgures-S7-
IS, 8 90, 80.
SUGAR-Yesterday at the auction sale of
Harris q Co.'S, crushed and double refined su-
gar brought l24; New Orleans COOS lie, and
sale stopped. One of the most firm and sub
stantial grocery houses in the city, yesterday
gave us the following quotations for sugar
brown sugar 73@s2 by the hid, very firm.
They also showed US a private dispatch from
New Orleans, dated on yesterday, advising
them of an advance in that city.
MOLASSES- Market firm, with an upward
tendency, at 35c p gallon in bbls and 3s(S4Oc
In half bbls. At Harris & Co.'S sale on yes
terday molasses brought in bbls, "a half bbls
401c
COFFEE-The quotations for CO fee range
from 12(913c p h. At auction sale yesterday
1t commanded ll8@l1sc.
CANDLES-Star candles sold Yesterday
under the hammer at Ia sale stopped.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-17
To our Old Customers s. Friends.
At Cost for Cash.
II. RUSSELL,
D z N T I S It

over West. Music store, Union 81,
fso1b-im NASHVILLE. TEAM.
Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-03-17

PRACTICAL ADVICE To IADIss.-The nFst symptoms "
disease should be dsregardcd II not removed,
serious evils will inevitably follow and in seeking
sistaDee all remedies that IA act violently reduce
the strength should be avoided They instead OF
sisting nature, weaken and debilate those organs
For Female Complaints, take Md.EASs STRENGTHENING
CORDIAL Blood PURIFIER. Il stands prc-eminent
in all diseases peculiar females. Try II; IT is de
Iicous aromatic Cordial marlC-Iw