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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
New Method OF bread Making.

A new system of making raised tread
the invention of DR.. DIugllsh-is DOW car
ried out on somewhat extensive scale IN
Carlisle, England. Hitherto all the i'm
provemeuts sought after In bread making
have related to the fermentation Of the fl 1ur,
or else the raising of it by effervesceuce--tbe
gas developed by the decomposition OF sal.
eratus--or some such salt mixed with the
dough. By the new method The dough is
charged with the raising gas. The flour is
placed in a strong iron vessel, somewhat
similar to Papin's digester, and mOistened
with xrated water from an adjacent conder-
ser. Theu, for the brief period Of s minutes,
the dough is kneaded by machinery inside
the vessel. The latter is then opened, and
the gas contained in the water with which
the flour has been mixed, lbersting itself
when the pressure is Withdrawn, instantane-
ously expacds the -four into five or six times
it's previous bulk; and the raising Of the
dough, 80 tedious and latorious by the old
methods, is completed. The process is un-
deniably rapid one, but the bread cannot be
SO sweet and pleasant to the taste as that
made by regular fermentation. 1t is gener-
ally held, however, that about ~ per cent.
of the solid contents of the -four is lost BY
fermentation, all of which is saved by rais-
iug the bread by effervescence or gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
Hard TO Please.

We don't thir we have heard for many q
day, cooler trick than was related u us
yesterday. A small boy called upon one OF
our tut,hers' some time during the past week,
and asked for piece OF meat for his mother,
whom be represented as being in great need
TIE butcher Immediately went to bis meat
room and brought bin out substantial junk
of corned beef-which he gave him graIls.-
The boy looked at it awhile, and then at the
butcher, and with an air that would have
done no discredit to Beau Hickman, coolly
remarked-why it faint nothing but neck
TIE butcher, not little fret;ed, rePlird--lf
it's neck, it will be peck or nothing with yon;
and cur hero put # for home, beef 10 band.
There is not the slightest danger Of his getting
though the world if assurance will carry bin.
Fred Il, oorier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
The Coal and Iron OF yirpin

Coal ADD iron-the two great mo,,v..
ers of the century, and the mos, u.efof
pow erful auIilsries to man in subdni,,r
ture to bis use and pleasure, or IN com.
ing. utilizing, and developing be, h,3.,
wealth and her manifold provision. f..
wants, are emphatically ,he mineral. NJ y ~
GINA. No State 10 the Union. no cou,,..
like extent in the World, is 50 prorn'.
blest with q superabundauce OF tb'.s
agents Of industrious man. We w,r,r"
10 all our wants; man cannot 10 With,
The forests are disappearing and bsvs
since failed 10 supply even cur most p,,.h
necessities, the necessities Of every dag "
Coal, then, we must have, and wise ,.
denoe has filled our mountains with a, w
haustible rtore, evidently for our u.e--,I..'
there 10 the most convenient and aysi.,.
position. Then why are We suffering r,.
want of coal: Why do We not make p., :.
those generous gifts which Nature h.
plainly manifested? Why do We spend =
lions a year for coal and iron, when W. S,,,
enough and TO spare-eyen more OF ina >.
tersl than those we purchase froms h.,
ing coal and iron to Virginia is like ",,,,,
ing ccal to Newcastle" or taking "a, !.
Kanawha"--uselcss. foolish ami ruioop. y
cuDation5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
An Interesting Paper.

Through the kindness of Il friend 10 Rich
mond, says the Petersburg Express, we are
enabled this morning to publish list Of the
officers and privstes of the Petersburg Caval-
~, while stationed at Portsmouth, in the
Chesapeake War, during the midsummer OF
1907. We are familiar With few OF the
names, but they are borne by the descen-
dauts OF those no served in this war. We
recognize only two as now among the living,
unless, indeed, the dray and wagon driver,
who foots the list, be the venerable aud very
bulky colOred purveyor, who furnishes such
charming dinners and suppers during the
winter seasons, for the eplcures OF cur city
near the foot of BoilingbrOC k street.
The Commi-sary Of the Company, MIR.
John Allison, still lives in our midst, aud
though far advanced 10 life ard much ell
feebied, makes his daily walk through cur
streets, and still retains his strong mental
faculties IN all their original Sigor.
Private Winfield Scott, whose name APP
pears rs the tOriS-tccJnd on the Pay IL IL,
will be recognized az the present lliustrious
Commander-ir-C Chief of the Army OF tue
Uoted States Since that period q great
change has taken place III this gentleman
fortunes and position. His present Office, IN
point of honor, ranks scarcely second t. any
within the gift Of the American people,
Fifty -one years, however, bring about Won
derlu changes, and the long lapse Of time
considered, his elevation from private 10 a
volunteer company to the high distinction
which be bias now a,taioed, excltes but little
surprise. l. is suljac for serious retec,
ton, that out Of the sixty names then enrol
led, we have no positive assurance that but
three survive. 10 the brief space OF a halt
century, fiIty-seVen of the gallant soldiers
have been gathered to the tomb. Well may
we ask, "What il lifc?"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
Doubie Bed Insisted Upon.

A letter from Hamburg published in the
Utica Observer, relates the following anec-
dote: From Paris we went to Aix-ia-Cha-
nelle, then to Cologne and Bonn. From
Bonn, hai-hour's ride by railroad enabled
US to visit Bruhl, Frussian Palace, the
grounds about which are very handsome,
although the palace itself is when compared
with the English and French, rather plain.
The attendant who showed US the palace
pointed oct to US us a large double bed, wide
enough for three or four, which had been
made for Victoria and Prince Albert on the
occasion of the Queens visit, some ten years
ago, to Prussia The Prussian style is single
beds, two in the same room; but Victoria
would not submit to be uncousorted, and de-
manded her accustomed Accommodations
Another double bed is now shown at Bruhl,
which the Prince Of Prussia, who has just
married Nict0ria's daughter, ordered for
their accommodation at Cologne-which is
az hour or two by railroad from Bruh!-but
which proved to be too short for his priucely
accomm odeton, so that an express train bad
to be dispatched to Bruhl to bring them the
Victoria couch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
Benjamin. FrankIIn's Opinion.

The Richmond South publishes o letter
from Benjamin Franklin to John Marshall,
in which occurs the following passage.
"If our country people would we'll consider
that all they save in refusing to purchase
foreign gewgaws and in making their own
apparel, being applied to the improvement OF
their plantations, would render those more
profitable, as yielding a greater produce, l
should hope they would persist resolutely IN
their present commeudable industry and tru'
gality. And there is still further consider
alton. The colonies that produce provisions
grow very FAST but Of the countries that take
of those provisions some do not increase at
ALL az the European nations; and others, AZ
the West dia colonies, not in the same pro-
portion. So that though the demand at pre-,
sent may lie sufficient, it cannot long continue
so. Every manufacturer encouraged IN our
country makes part of Q market for PROV.
sions within ourselves, and saves 50 much
money to the country as must otherwise be
exported to pay for the manufactures he sup
plies. Here in Eogland it is we'll known and
understood that, wherever manufacture Is
established which employs number OF hands
it raises the value of lands in the neis bboring
country ali arourd it, partly by the greater
demand near at hand for the produce OF the
land, and partly from the plenty OF money
drawn by the manufacturers to that part
OF the country. 1t seems, therefore, the In
terest Of all our farmers and owners OF lands
to encourage our young manufactures IN pre-
ference to foreign ones imported among Us
FROM distant countries"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
A Political speech.

"Some years ago, the subject of State
Peuiteutiary was agitated among US, aud
candidates for the Legislature were called
on to declare their sentiments very distinctly
10 regard to it before election. The Hon.
Peter Jackson was up for the House, and, in
presence of his constitute cts, stood up to
make a speech.
"Frllow citizens" he said, lin accord
ance with time-honmed custom, | come to
declare my political sentiments. You know
J am a Democrat, rocked in the cradle Of
Democracy, and was never anything else,
and never shall be. There are three topics
that now agitate the State: the United States
Bank, the Tariff and the Peniteniiary. |
shall pass over the first two very briefly, as
my sentiments are we'll known, and come to
the Penitentary, ,0aere shall d~ett for some
timer
1T was long before the audience could al
low him to reach his destiua;iOn. North
Carolina D0per.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
The Cotton Manufacture.

A correspondent of the New York Times,
writing from Providence furnishes some in
teresting Information in relation to the cot.
ton uulacture. ii, states that the best
cotton now costs, when delivered either in
Providence or Boston, -! cents per h.
Cotton has been steadily advancing in price
for eight or ten yers, notW outstanding a rapid
Increase Of production. In 1913, the crop
exported fr,m the United States was Sl4, III
900 lbs; the average price was I 81 cents
per h. The crop Of 1856, exported was l..
IS ,I3l 70l his, 9 fl cents per 10. The ex-
ports of 1857 were ,04S, 2S2 AS lbs, at
II So per 10. The home market IN 1856 alb.
sorbed 100000 bales Of 400 lbs. each, or lit
tie less than onc.sixth OF the entire crop
At present prices thu amount Of raw mate
rial would be worth S3l 100000. 1t is i'm
practicable to ascertain whataddltional value
is given it by the labor, skill, and ingenuity
bestowed upon its manufa cture, but II Is pro.
baby no exaggera,ion to estimate the gross
proceeds Of this branch of industry in the
New England States. at $3.50 G0O,0G0 per an
mum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
Polite al.

Ia letter from the Bath Alum Spring,
the editor of the Warrenton Wing says
Speaking of Wise, and DEPRESSING slightly
from my subject, | hear, since my arrival In
the mountains, that his friends confidently.
expect that be will receive the nomination Of
the Charleston Convention. They con hden.-
ly expect him - get almost the entire North
ern vote, which caa elect their man by more
than txo-thirds. 1t would cot surprise us If
course pursued by him on the Lacompton
question, has given him hold upon the pee
pie of the Union. which cannot fail to bring
TO his support in that body conservatives
from all sections Of the CJnfederacy. We
do not, now, expect TO vote for Gov. WISE,
but decidedly prefer him to any Buchanan
man spoken of.
"Mr. Lstcher addressed the people of Rock
bridge yesterday. lie will receive the n0mi-
nation for Governor with ease, as things now
look. If by some political legerdemsin ne
should lose it, and Faulkner or Hopkins get
il. the Wings and Americans will brlng Geo.
W. Summers toto the field, who will give
either of them some trouble at least. Ii
Letcher be the nominee, our party will ruu
90 one, because such an attempt would be
bat folly, al d likewise because thousands OF
Wings would vote for him, who are anxious
for an opportunity to reward him !or his
fidelity as representative IN Congress.
Faulkner will not be a candidate, it is said
for Congress. If he decliues, Judge Parker,
of Winchester the ormer representative,
and, by the way, u most elegant and inteiii,
gent gentleman, will Doubtless succeed him.' y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
4 meets OF Tobacco.

The Scalpel, medical Journal Of high
repute, says that, both smoking and chewing
produce ked alterations in the most ex-
pressive features Of the face. The lips are
closed by circular muscle, which complete
ly surrounds them and forms their pulpy
iulness. Now. every muscle Of the BODY is
developed IN precise ratio with its use, as
most young men koOw-thc endeavor To de-
velope and Increase their muscle in the gym.
nasium. In splitting and holding the cigar
IN the mouth, this muscle is in constant use:
hence the coarse appearance and irregular
development Of the lips, in cbewers and smo,
k,rs. The eye loses It's natural fire, and be-
comes dull and lustreless; it is unspcculatve
ard unappreciative; it answers before the
world; it's owner gazes vacantly. and often
repels conversation by his stupidity" TIE
picture is one not at all gratifying or encour,
aging.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
Monumenlts Gen. Mercer.

We published in our last issue commu.
nication from an intelligent admirer of this
deceased statesman, III which strorg appeal
WAS made to the citizons Of this county to
show their gratitude TOR his long, able and
patriotic services, by erecting over bis re-
mains a suitable and appropriate monument
Geo. Mercer was a Statesman Of the old school
he loved his country more than party, and
labored more for the enduring benefit OF the
people than for notoriety or the ephemeraI dis.
tnction which belongs to the mere partizan.
The flower Of bis manhood, the matured wis
dom of his old age were all devoted TO his con-
stituents, and it is now proposed that they shall
attest their gratitude for his services by 3
liberal subscription to the proposed monu-
mont. OGe dollar each from his LIudoun
friends would be more than enough, and, We
hope, on Tuesday nexi, August Court, the
ball will be put IN motion, aud the amount
raised necessary for the purpose. We will
honor ourselves in paving proper tribute
OF respect 10 the memory Of General Mercer.
-LeesJurg Wash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
Vaccinations,

The Abeille Medicnle publishes discov-
cry BY DR.. Lukomski which, If it is borne
out by further experiments, may be ranked
among the most singular Of the present Get
fury, VIZ: That vaccination is speeihc
against disorder. which, though commonly
the punishment Of vice, still not unirequent-
ly counts even the purest among It's victims.
DR.. Lukomski, who has communicated hi.
discovery to the Academy OF Science and
Medicine" at Paris aud St. Petersburg, as
serts that vaccination repeated five or SIX
times, or more, allowing week to pass be-
tween each operation, will efectually and
certainly cure the most in'eterate affection,
and also, to certain extent, act as a prophy-
lactic
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
1trtke on n Railroad.

We learn that on Tuesday afternoon the
engineers employed on the Terre Haute and
Alton Railroad "struck" for their pay, the
company being, it is reported, five months in
arrears. They took possession Of freight
train on its arrival at Terre Haute, and
running it upon a side track, removed the
eccentrics Of the engine and spiked the wheels
to the track. Every engine that came within
their reach vas served in the same way. Oae
engineer " 10 refused tojoiu in the strike
attem pied to run the gauntlet With bis ma
chine, but failing to get away. was taken
from the engine by force and the wheels spik.
ed down. The running of the road was Of
course stopped for the time bsing.-Cm. Gaz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
The Southern Literary Messenger.

1t affords us pleasure to understand that
the Alumni of the Uaiversitj Of Virginia, at
their recent meeting passed resolution To
enter into negotiations with the proprietor-
of the Southern Literary Messenger" quo
lished in Richmond, for the purchase Of that
periodical. 1t is designed, il is said, to con-
meet the Messenger" with the university
Literary Magazine" which will have de-
partmeDt open TO the contributions OF those
Alumni " no may take an interest 10 the sue.
cess of this enterprise. -Rich Enq
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
TeIegraphic Dispatches.

BosToN, August 6.--There are rumors that
Peter Cooper received despatch from Trin-
ity Bay to the effect that tie successful work
ing OF the Liue is certain, but nothing what.
ever can be divulsed concerning it until the
message of the Queen is transmitted and the
Pr ,sidenrs reply returned.
Boston, Aug -Wolcott has secured the
services Of Hon. Rufus Choate and Judge
Abbott to argue the suit brought against him
by the creditors of lawrence, Stone Co.,
brought to recover SS7 900, which, 1t is al
legged, bad been been paid by the above firm
to Wocott for the purpose of influencing the
votes of members Of Congress on the tariff
bill.
New YORK, August 6.-The Pacific Mail
Steamship Company, in consequence OF the
great rush for Calf rhia and Fraser river,
are about to commence weekly line of
boats.
LEAvENwoRTu, Aug. "a skirmish oc.
CURED on the 2Uth of July, near Fort Reamy,
between the Cheyenoes and Anapahoes
against the Pawnees. Three of the latter
were killed and their horses captured. The
Pawnees, however, pursued and recaptured
their horses.
General Harvey has started for St. Louis
to take command of the department. of the
west.
BosToN, Aug. Sat the commencement q!
Bowdoiu College, III Brunswick, Me-, yeste Z
day, the honorary degree OF LII. ID. was con-
ferred on the Hon. VIM. Pitt Fessenden aud
the Hon. Jefferson Davis.
TORONTO, c. W., Aug. 5.-The Ministerial
crisis continues. Mr.. Gait, who was called
in to form a new Cabioet has declined, and
Mr.. Cartier has been appointed in his place.
MIR. Browns organ attacks the Governor for
not dissulving the Parliament.
CLEVELAND. Aug. 5.-.A meeting of Gene
raj Ticket Agents Of the Western Railroads,
was held here tt-lay. Most Of the roads re-
fuse to acquiesce 10 the arrangements made
ut the last Cleve land Convention.
New ORLEANS, Aug. 4.-The yellow fever
here is very malignant. There are seventy
five cases in the hospital at present, aud the
lumber is increasing, 1t is rapidly assum'
ing 40 epidemic form.
WATERBURY,, CoNN., August 6.-The ex-
tensive copper rolling mills of Messrs. Brown
4 Brothers, were burnt this morning. Loss
from $4,000 to 100000. Insurance S2O,.
600.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 5.-Gen. Harvey arrived
at the fort t.-day. Barry's battery will reach
the post Tomorrow.
ALBANY, Aug. The Central Railroad
directors to-day, declare the usual four per
cent. dividend, payable at the usual time and
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
T.. y. Government Finances.

During the quarter ending the 3Oth Of
Juue the sum OF 500 ,l6l.2 $50 was received
in the United States Treasury. including
50 $50, POI from customs. $474 54S iro,n pub
lie lands, and So 62s 100 from treasury
notes. The expenditures amounted TO S22,-
730,570, Of which SS4SS 22l was on &C.
count of the army; 81, 9iG, O34 for the navy;
5000, 1855 for civil, miscellaneous, aud for.
eign intercourse, and So 235 100 for payment
OF treasury pOtes issued 10 December last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
The Yield OF Wheat,

From almost every Contiguous county we
have accounts Of the very meagre yield Of
the crop of wheat a friend in King George
writes: You may judge of our wheat crop
when tell you that 80 shocks on Saturday
only threshed 1871 bushels"
A large producer in the adjoining county
Of Louisa, who anticipated yield of or
1000 bushels OF wheat carly 10 the season,
does not expect bis crop to realize him over
5000 bushels.
These are not isolated cases. The excep-
tions are on the other side. and they are lev
and far between -Fred Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
The Malls.

70 the editor Of the Fredericksburg Recorder:
DEAR SIR: | hand you the annexed letter
from the POST Office Department, with a view
to it's publication in your paper, aud also in
the other papers OF the District. | have no
doubt its publication will be very acceptable
to oil those anxious to perfect our mail sys-
tenn. will add, that will cheeriully take
charge of all suggestions that may be conf
ded To me.
I am, most respectfully yours,
August 1. 1858. WV. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAFh.
The Work successfuIiy Completed.

DISPATCHES received last Saturday from
Trinity Bay, announce that the great work
of LAYING the Atlantic Telegraph Cable from
Europe to America, has been successfully
mplesed-shat both ends of the cable have
been landed and secured--,bat the line IS 10
perfect order-and that signals are trans
uitted through the whole extent With resu-
larisy. 1t may be some days yet, before the
use of the line will be opened to the public.
In the meantime, the general rejoicing at the
happy result and termination Of this grand
project, will extend throughout the whole
world. There is not civilized man, in the
remotest parts of the earth, who will not
exult at this triumph Of human genius,
science, and perseverance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

1t appears that the Niagara arrived at the
entrance of Trinity Bay. on the 4th instant.
This gave her six days from "mid-ocean."
the place of junction. The distance made
coed" during that time is nine hundred and
forty-six statute miles, which gives her an
average "payipe-out" speed of six ADD q
half statute miles the hour This high
speed was most "bappy hit," for it greatly
diminished the strsio upon the cable and
lessened its liability to the dangers of the sea-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
Terrible Fight with counterf.,,,r

A letter from Jacksboro', Tenn. da,stl 4.
gust 9, to q gentleman 10 Knoxville, sap :
We had an awful occurrence here to.i.y #,
the mountain, four miles north Of this /.
man by the name Of Turner, Of Ante,.
county. and another named Lewis, s.aN 4.
Lsban Shsrp's last night, and offered bin
$50 counterfeit. Hamburg bill. Saarp ~
be could not change 1t, but would come +,
town With them. After they ~ into @r
they paid their bill and leit; a ID Shqrp >,
the Sheriff. s. ID. Queener, and Travis G.b..
aud pursued them. When they got W VI
them, Queener put his hand on Turner. 80.
said be arrested him. Turner pulled cot b.
pistol and wounded Queener. They On.
Jumped off their horses, ami z icener kall.s.
him down and held him unit he ssg Lea,
stab Gibson, causing immediate DEATH
Queener ran up, aud was also stabbed 70 Il,
neck, above the cDlar-bone, aud IN the ,hgs
der. and fell. lie has since expired :
Sharp about this time came up, aud La,
and Turner broke and ran.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09
WomenIn Envelopes.

"There are no women nowadays. Instead
Of women We have towering editices OF SILK,
lace aud h,wers.-PuHch
Alb, we'll, Mr.. Puocb.i if you ransack one
Of those edifices thoroughly, we gness You'll
find woman some~ here about it.--Oranye
Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

The Baltimore American says, "lf ever an
impudent scouudrel deserved . coat OF tar ana
de Riviere is the man, and though
We greatly abbor Lynch law. it seems to US
tho oitizeus of Savannah would do good
work by Eliminating to the Z1uave that the
most rapid retreat from their city would be
that better part of valor which Is discre-
finn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-09

Mr. George Wilkes, editor and proprietor
of Por,er's Spirit of the Times, has common
ed on action against James Gordon Bennett,
for an article on scurrilous newspaper litera'
ture, published in the Herald. in which Por,
ter's Spirit was classed with the Alligator OF
Stephen Ii. Branch, and the Red Flag OF
David Wemyss Jobson. The damages are
laid By Mr.. Wilkes at $4,000.