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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17
New York city Taxation.

Fifty years ago the TT, Il valuation of the real
and personal estate in the city OF New York
was S25, lis, 720, and the total taxation for
the purpose OF Government Sl3S 9S4 Is be-
ing a rate Of taxation equal t, %h!ty-hSe cents
on each 800. Now the total valuation Il
real and personal estate Of the city is SOL
l65, 252, and the taxation 10 meet the expen-
ses ol The current year IS ,O66 500 81 being
u rate of taxation equal to 81 555 on each
500 OF valuation. 10 1926 the rate OF tax
a ion was as low as thlrty-seven cents on the
800; and in 1886 it was but thirty five cents
on the 500 Ii must be remarked, however,
that lS35-'36 vas a season OF Inordlnat'
speculation iu real estate, which was lmme-
diatelv followed by a disastrous reaction.
In 1884 the total valuation Of the taxable
property. Of the city was Sl"6,54 oil, but
the follrwing year it was Increased 10 s2lo'-
723 103; and in 1886 it was placed az S"U9,
5O4 800, being an increase IN two years OF
Sl22 900 900; an estimate based, uDdUuGt"d-
Is, 90 sueculative values: for, In the ensuing
year lS37 a year Of rssulsionl the Valuation
was reduc, d to S263, AZ $50. ln 1914 the
valuation rose again above three hunufeu
millions of dolIar., but it tell the next year
to $3.50 995, jl1, and remained under three
hundred millions oidolIars until 1851 IN which
year it was $500, ll0.S57. The rate of taxa,
ton then was nearly nInety-twO cents on the
hundred dollars, and the total taxation was
1924 ass Our city government and ~localln-
.tIturons, supported ty local taxation, cos,
uow nearly eight times as much as they did
twenty years ago, while the rate Of taxation
on the assessed valuation Of the real and
personal e.tatp of the city, is more than
dOuble.-NeU York Sun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17
A New Regiment for Utah.

Uud"r the superstition That a oil Will pass
Congress to substitute volunteers tor regulars
~ Utah, several gentlemen who have done
their country 9 rsicc, have undertaken to lie
frs. in the field to pruffer a regiment t. the
P.esident, to be composed of SIX eompan'es
from Baltimore, and four from or own city.
1t is reported that the following goht'emeo
will compose 10 part the field and company
officers of the Baltimore contingent, who
have already enrolled the requisite numher
(l0O) OF men for their respective companies A:
Lieut.. Col. James S. Piper, late captain
ccmpany B. Baltimore bsrta ion, 10 the war
with Mexico; Major james Mulian, late Of
Baltimore battalion, do. do, Capt james
O'Brien and George ". Talbot, OF the same
CORDS as ahov,; Charles II. Ehnman, lac OF
Tilghmsn's battery; George W. Right late oil
the Baltimore battalion u orge W. Myers,
late Of Walker Mounted Rltemer; ard John
T. A. Galloway, Of the Baltimore osttaIion'
The names Of the officers Of the Washing
ton contingent have not transpiredi but 1t 10
whispered that Captain j h will have
no DIFF Guilty in raising a company instanter'
sud has been urgently solicited to do 30 by
maoy.- Wash. STATES.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17
4 horrible case Of spontaneous combustion

A horrible case OF spUntsneous o"Uust'UH
il, reported as having recently occurred 70
Cairo, UIlioois.) A man named fa1on. cut
isring under delirium tremeos, entered q So
loon and called for . glass of brandy. To-
mediasely after drinking it his bresth Game
10 contact With s lighted match IN the hana
Of q bgstsnder, end Instantly took are sna
harmed for nsasly two minutes. when aestn
ondsd his torures. The ~agonizing screams
Of tbs wretehed man Are described Is nsslaE
been horrible jp .bs essreme.- A0n's'A'
Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The proprie,ors Of the large clothing store
No. 81 Park Place. New York, have miss
cd cloths, ~v.lvets, silks, and other goods,
from time TO time, for the last three years,
amounting in all, it is believed, to Sl5.OOO or
$40. 900. A person who has been employed
in the cutting department has been arrested
on suspicion of being the guilty party. Upon
searching the premises, remnants OF silks ana
other cloths we're found TO the value OF some
$500, a portion of which has been identified
as belonging to the establishment where the
prisoner was employed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The foreign adyices 10 the Both ult, by To-.
Niagara, are OF the same favorable sort financial
ly that we have been receiving tor some time
As regards the great American staple OF cotton,
the market for that also continues very sa'Is
factory, and the advance OF ! IN the early part
Of the week bad been sustained. The reduction
Of the bank rate OF interest TO 4 per cent was as
had been previously anticipated, and therefore
II did no, produce any material effect en me
funds, which remained at 9! iG9!t Tor money
and account. American stocks, however, ds
reported better, with more buyers than sellers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The critics are down upon Thackeray, for
tho manner in which he Introduces Washing
ton into his novel of The Virginians. Let
US wait ard see what Thsckersy will make
of tho character of Washington, before he
has done with tiff. indeed. he intends to
keen him in the picture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17
EleIY Wine.

The employment of sulphur in the treat
msot of the vine disease hs. had q very sit
eular and a very awkward effect. The wine
made from grapes which have grown Oh vines
Az treated. has an upmistsksbie birthstone
a.,or. Those who are singular enough to
Ike a fiery wine. may now have it in the
highest degree; but the favor is described
no. ,bo.s sbo have experienced it, as being
sbomiDsble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

On Tuesday morning, 10th inst, MARY
RARrON, aged IS years and ~ months, cOnsor;
OF the late Bel amin Barton. ~ The lnerds
and acquaintance of the family, are respectfully
invited 10 attend the funeral, from Inc residence
OF her son, corner of Prince and Royal streets,
on tomorrow, Thursday afternoon, al 2! o.
clock. Evening Sentinel, and Washington
Star please COPY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

Senator Seward has given notice OF an IN
t.ntion to introduce a bill to r%eorganiss the
United States Supreme and Circuit Courts,
30 that the everal States shall be represen-
ted by judges in those courts more nearly on
the basis of their federal population, while
the administration Of justice shall be made
more speedy ard Efficient. II is understood
that Mr.. Seward thinks the Supreme Court
is the slavery citadel to be stormed; Let
not party politics touch the Supreme Cour'!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

1t il. generally believed in Washington
that the Lecomp,on Constitution will finally
pass, and that quite q number VINO 'ofea 10,
the reference to he special committee, Will
vote for its admission on itp FINAL passage.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The recent acquisition Of the steam engine
Philadelphia. by the Philadelphia Hose Com
nsny has 20 filed with admiration tho entire
department, that il would not be surprising
to see their use become nearly general
TIE Hibernia Engine Company are making
arrangements to secure steam apparatus,
while the Hope Hose are equally determined
to provide themselves in q similar manner.
The Diligent Engine Company will also bavo
\ steam apparatus.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

A circular from 5 commercial agency 10
New York, sets down the number OF failures
during the late financial re'uls'on at QUIZ
If which TAI were Of Q fraudulent charse-
~. nb;l.t the liabilities amounted to $2S2,
aas OOO and tho assets to $3.50, 000, 0D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17
Gov. Denver on Leeompton.

The 81. Louis Democrat says 1t is authenti.
cslly known in Washington that Gov. Der.
YER has written to the President, aicISiRg
again { the acceptance cfhe Lecompton Con,
s~titution. Governor b. says that It's scceI.
lance will undoubtedly bring on civil war ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

D;vorces are becoming very common 10
Nav York. There were four in one day last
week. and the reports Of three more arc 70
b. published. The stage furnishes moro
than its ouots of i'll assorted matches.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

Edward Everett has consented, at the re-
quest OF Joo. c. Bruno, esq., President Of
the Baltimore Associ alton for improving the
condition of the Poor, sec ,nded by Mayer
Swami, to deliver in Baltimore, his great
GRAFTON on Charity" the proceeds to be
applied towards the obj cts of that assoei-
alton. His visit may be expected early 10
March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

A T A CIRCUIT COURT held Tor CuiPepr'
n County, at the Court House thereof, On
Friday, The 18th day OF November 1851, +
Lewis Marshall, guardian, &c, plaintiff, against
Anne &. Marshall, ard oilers, defendants OE
the motion OF Robert Bell, be hath cave TO tie
his petition, and this cause coming on 10 b.
further heard upon the papers formerly r-at,
and the sand petition was argued by counsH.
Upon consideration whereof, the Court doth al.
Judge, order and decree, that ii BE- referred 10
Commissioner Thomas, 10 take an account Of
the petitioners debt, anl OF any other debts ip,
by the late John Marshall, not heretofore rePof
ted on, and that The said Commissioner state a
further account OF the administration Of r
Lewis Marshall oil the estate OF John MARSHA,
deceased, and the SAID Commissioner is directed
10 publish a notice, once a week tor -four sue.
cessIve weeks, in some paper published m A.y1'
andria, requiring the said creditors OF joan
Marshall, decd, 10 produce their claims before
the said Commissioner, with the evidence 70 81"
tam them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

We see it stated in late Jamaica papers
that much excitement had been created in
Kingston Ivy the announcement that a
Friend, Susan Freiericks, by name, from Ba-
timore, would lecture in the Wesleyan
Church. Such large crowds attended that
she was unable to gain 9 hearing. She left
Kingston next day on a tour through the
country for the purpose of observing the
| character and condition of the p~eople-so as
TO be able to report OF her return home on
the result Of emancipation in the West
Indies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The President has addressed a letter 70 the
Richmond Committee, informing them that II
will be impossible for him to be present on
tho 22d inst. Il is the present intention OF
most Of the Cabinet TO attend the celeora'
,,nn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

Il is said that Childs 4 Peterson, OF PILLS
delpbia. have in press something now aod
attractive, from the pen Of 6. X. Jsme',
e.o,. which will shortly appear. il is called
"Lord Montague's Page"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

In the territory that forms the new county
of Buchanan Just made out OF la1eweil' IL
was said, in the House, of Delegates that but
one solitary Wing vote has been given Tor
twenty-five yesrs. Now that'sisa county "e
hone that vote may increase.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17
important TO Railroad ComPsnis'.

A very important principle TO ra'iroad
companies, as we'll as TO the whole travelling
pubic, VAS ruled by Judge Woodward, OF
tue Supreme Court 0! Pennsylvania, IN the
long contested euit OF O'Brien vs.. The Pb'Ia,
deIpbis, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Company. The Philadelphia Ledger say;
Tho suit was brought for damages r
personal Injuries sustained by the Pialn,n
while crossing 10 a two horse wagon, the
track Of the railroad. The case was prose
cuted and defended by several OF our ableS1
counsel, and the trial occupied three or four
days, resulting in a verdict for the deiendspt-'
every point being deliberately DISCUSSED
Judge Woodward charged the jury suostsn'
italy as follows: let. That q pers'n aoon.
to eross e RAILROAD track, lie 10 DUTY ma
10 stop apd Iook in both directions, and us
ten before crossing. I'd. That II the plaih-
tiF contributed 10 che slightest drgFss to tbs
accident in question, be could Dot recover al
though the railroad company were Negligent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17
ARRIE ID.

In Washington, on the l4!h instant, at s..
Mathews Church, by the Rev. Father Wa.ron.
CHRISTOPHER c. CALLAN, esq Of George.
town, d. c., 10 Miss SUSANNA J VI HUl-
MEAD, Oldest daughter OF the late Vim. Hol.
mead, esq Of pleasant Plains Washington
county, ID. &.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The Pennsylvania says that senator
Douglas is endeavoring to form a party, bot
toned upon Black Republicanism as tho
substance, and having flIibusterism as an
Embellishments!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

10 a recent iuve.t Z .sion. the President OF
the Fitchburg railroad, Mr. Swift, stated
that, in his Judgment. it cost a dollar for
every stoppage Of a common passenger train'
and for through and express trains q larger
sum. The associated railroad superinten'
dents and engineers of New England. alter
a series Of computations and observations
come to the conclusion that 1t would not,
averaging one railroad with another, and
all trains taken together, cost more than
eight cents q stop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

# water. There are ten furnaces to each
b,i,er. five on each side, and two boilers in
ea,.h boiler room. Each boiler room Is sup
nliei with air by four ventilat)rs or shafts.
so,sn fee BY FIVE in Width, which go to the
upper deck and are there grated over. The
nadiIe b Tiers are in two distinct sets, each
set with full firing capable OF giving steam to
the smolnt OF $500 horse over. ihere are
besides two auxiliary condensing engines ca
psble of working with lGO horse power, Tor
working pumps, and doing other necessary
work of the ship. 9,
The coal-5unkers on each side, above, and
between the b~oilers, are capable Of containing
about II 600 tons of coal. AT the estimated
clnsunrtiun of 1870 tons per day OF "a hours,
and IN the supposllion Of making the distance
of y 700 miles to Port Philip, at ths rate OF
Is miles an hour, there would be q oonsump-
ton of 5400 tons 10 the outward voyage.
leaving an equal quantity for the return
voyage, with a surplus Of 1900 tons for COT
tingencirs. Through the cOsl-bunkers, 10
various places, tunnels are constructed 10
form a direct communication from one part
and another OF the ship.
10 addition to the provision for steam
power, the ship has six masts, tor carrying
sails or various dimensions, but as i: Is cum
puted that the propulsion by steam will be IT
a rate of Is miles 40 hour, 1t must be q rare
occurrence to be favored with \ wind TO &C.
c~elersre the motion, aud they are probably
provided to aid in steering the ship, and Tor
the c~ontinge icy Of getting out OF fuel, or OF
some accident to the steaming apparatus
Five of the masts are OF ron, and the rear
one is Of VOID.
1t would be difficult to give any description
of this immense vessel, which without the
aid Of drawings, would give any distinct idea
of its peculiar construction. IL Is built ex-
cl~u.iyeiy Of iron, with very triti'ng exceptions,
md next to It's size, its most striking feature
is its appearance OF strength. Its principal
dimensions are as fUllOws:-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The Washington letter writer's give an &C.
count of "6ght" and Kicking" which o'-
CURED among some members of the House
of Representatives in the lobby of the House.
q few days ago. This episode has not been
nublished in the regular proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

1t 10 stated tina. the extreme cold weather
of the past few days has given the Ice aes''
ers in Boston and vicinity plenty OF zoe Of >
Sufficient thickness for shipping purposes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

sleighiug was the order Of the day at re-
tersburg, Lynchburg, and Norfolk 'a'' on
Saturday last, the streets being made merry
Throughout. the day with the jinsling OF the
hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

A heavy depreciation in the price of rents
iu New York is anticipated. The owners Of
what are called tenemen houses will suffer
most severely. 1t is usual for the owners
during this month to fix the rate of rents
from the fret of May. 1t is expected that
Brooklyn will have a large accession to it9
population this wear.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

Thu horse from which Crawford. the scuip-
tor, modelled the horse for bis equestrian
statue of Washington, Was one OF the nnes'
animals in the royal stables in England
Mi. G. P. r. janice, in q letter to the k'eh-
mond Enquirer. says that the whole 0ooeeP'
ton, design, and execution Of the Washing
ton monument, in Richmond. are every way
admirable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The Calico Ball, in New York, has been
successful beyond the most confident expec-
%tatious of it, friends. Ii is exl ected to yield
two thousand FIVE hundred dollars in cash,
aud two thousand dullars' worth OF goods
FIR the pvor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The congressional investigating committees
will prove t, be rather expensive attairs.--
They have already, it is stated, incurred an
ex peuss of forty thousand dollars, for which
au appropriation is now asked, and they are
not half through. They will cost govern
ment Que hundred aud fit y thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

The Washington States (Deu.) contends
thai <hs South, by voting for the admission
of K.u..s, sill make free what is now slave
.srr;,ors. and 30 instrumental in sending to
xhe q United sts4ss Ssnsts two Black Republic
on ssnators-ia al probability, J'n Lane
and Gov. Robicsop!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

New York, Feb. 1.-The weekly stat inert
OF the banks show All increase III loans Of ! ~
900, and a decrease ot S4}G,UVO IN specie. S.'o'
900 in circulation, S%I,77l.OOD in nominal l'
p~osists, and $4,000 III uudra~n deposits.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17

We hear much OF the lnmutaoliity OF pe"-
ocrstic principles and more Of the harmony
of the party ; but We confess. We are unable
to see either. % the contrary, IS far as our
observation goes. instead Of immutatle pr'n-
ciples. We fpd the officers Of the Democratic
ship shifting her sails to catch every breeze
(souetimes it's a squall) lacking to suit every
emergency, and seldom holding a steady
course. As for the harmony! that mutiny Is
rife. 10 a. obvious as that the party e1isss.-
1t IL amusing to zee occasionally Democratic
caucu.es in Washington, Democratic State
Legislatures and Democratic meetings, pass
ing, unanimously, beautifully expressed and
high sounding preambles and resolutions.
setting forth the integrity Of the party,
and the absolute necessity Of the mainte-
nance of Democratic principles, which thev
declare to be unchanged and Interchangeable;
apparently forgetting that upon many cardi-
nal principles, Free Trade. lnteroall Improve
ment., and even a quasi United States Bank
the leaders of the party entertain dlssimilar
views and opinions. Ard wore STILL this
Conservative, Union loving, and Union saving
party, the "only national party OF the couo'
trvn have spl,t upon what liz called the vital
ouestiop; and with q majority in both branch
ca of Congress, it is a question of the great
eat doubt whether Kansas, under the L'-
.omn,on constitution, can be admitted as 8
State. Not only do we find this disaffeetion
in Congress, but it pervades the party
throughout the country. and even al the
South. Judge Douglas. one Of the prom'-
nsnt candidates before the Cincinnati Con
,eption, and in whom we have SO often heara'
through the Uuion, and papers holding s'm''
lar views. that there Vas no political guile,
lead, CT and is followed BY q host OF the
national conservative Democracy" OF the
North. And 10! CIV. Vice, the head aoa
fr ont of the Southern Democracy, On u'rs
Southern man, who was willing to hesh hfs
.vo,d during the contest in this state LOT
Governor, for the sake Of the "South ana
the party" has gone over. ss some Oh mo
own party say. to the enemy. and with hs
ability and influence, must be a great COM
fort TO them. That the Democratic party oil
tho country is any souuder or more conser'
~,atiye. than the conservative portion OF the
wbip and American parties. has always been
denied, by it's opponents, end DOW that the
.;me to try, has ocne. We 6nd that number
of the Democracy st the NORTH Nke mum.
hers of other parties, are "unsonnd.' suo
b. rmony among them, is as difficult TO md
ss it is among other parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-17
PUBLISHED uAILY AND TRI-W EEKLY BY
.DGAR SNOWDEA
ALEXANDRIA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY IT, 1855.

Tue Washington Union states that the
government, 10 the fret instance, never
desip ued to make war upon the Mormons. and
did not expect q hostile course oo the part OF
that people. The President found himself
called upon to SEQ that "ths laws OF the
United States were faithfully executed" and
70 this end bis oath compelled him to send
civil officers to Salt Lake to take the places
of those who had been already expelled by the
Mormons. The discontinued sta;e Of feeling
which VIGOROUSLY perSaded the Indian tribes
Of that vast region also rendered 1t impera-
tive upon the admins tration to send into the
military Department of Utah q strong escort.
The Hagraot Standardization OF the Mormons
rendered the sending of troops necessary as
q posse to sustain the authority OF the execu-
tive and judicial Off ;ers OF the federal gov
ernment sent out by Mr.. Buchanan. and the
discontent Of the Iodians also required the
overawiog presence Of g strong military t'ree
10 that military Department. Toe force
which was accordingly scot forward were
sen: strictly With reference to these two con-
siderations, and not in the character OF IN
invading force against a hostile country.
The Mormon rulers, having driven out the
off :ers Of the United States, usurped their
executive functions, closed the courts OF jus
tice, burnt their records, aod filled the It,
diane Of their region with discontent-tben
assumed the aggressive against the new civil
officers who were on their way to their Jur's-
diction, and 81 ,ins, the army sent with them
as q posse comitdtus. and as . protection
for ~citizens of the United States against
Indian outrages. They refused provisions
TO the army, organised a military legion OF
their " to meet it in the field, and actually
advanced two hundred miles t, throw them
selves ir the line of its march, plundering,
burning. and numbering whenever oppo'-
tunity offered.
This was the new posture Of affairs when
Congress assembled. The representatives, OF
the people are aware Of these outrages and
insults offered to the majesty of the law
They have been in session nearly three
months, and, as yet, have taken no steps, 10
the face of this formidable rebellion, towards
vipdicating the authority and enforcing the
laws Of the country by adequate measures