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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The speeches delivered at the Welcome Civ
60 10 Providence, Il. L., to the Masonic knights
Templars from Virginia, were, on both sides,
OF patriotic character. The Governor Of
Rhode Islaud welcomed the Virginians to
the land Of Roger Williams, saying that, al
though the geographical dimensions of the
State wore small, they furnished no criterion
to Judge of the abilities of her people to well
come their brothers from abroad. They (the
Virsinians) came from the land Of Washing
ton, and if no other tie could bind, they
would still be Welcomed by those who feel
proud to honor Washington 40 the father of
bis country. (Applause. They were all
brothers in one glorious republic, and be asked
the strangers present, if they carried away
no other convictions. to let it be fixed indeli-
bly, upon their minds, shat Rhode Island, the
last to become one of the cid thirteen, will
be the last to allow her star to be oblterated
from the eScu.chson of our national ban
ner. (Cheers.) In conclusion he offered as
sentiment "'Virginia-The burial place Of
Washington; the richest bequcst our nation
can give her."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

$50 We observe this year al unusual nomber
Of Masonic celebrations of St. JONAS day
The order is largely increasing throughout
this country. 60. .,l.t.... .. .u,- 4.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The "stress Of the times" continues upon
some of the Northern Manufacturing estab-
lishments. An establishment at Providence
r. l., has recently been sold at great sac
rifoe. --L. - = 49, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

Robert E. Poisal, of Baltimore, student
of Dickinson Seminary, Willismsport' Pa
was drowned, whilst bathing, on Monday
= last. -. ..r, .'.t ..i ....a.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

Total length submarine cabiessJD
Taking the security Of submarine cables
when properly laid, iuto account, they are
preferable on long routes to the ordinary
line, except when through country particu-
larly favorable. The cost is greater, but not
beyond the limit Of good dividends. Il is
estimated that telegraph could be put
round the world at cost in round numbers
of Eve hundred dollars a mile, or twelve and
half millions of dollars for the whole;
which is about 0ne-thrd of the cost Of the
Erie Railroad l. is, therefore, obvious that
the Atlantic cable will be ere long but one
division Of the electric baod that shall girt
the glSbe.--N. \. Courier aud Inquirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The number Of emigrspts arrived at New
y ork this year, to June %, is 30, 45Q against
al COO to the same date in 1857. ..g.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

There are many who agree with the South
Side Democrat in it's estimate Of Tbackeray's
last novel, "The Virginians"--that it is a
-or. of preat merit. FHlI3t.EA .1a..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

Capt. Geo. W. SappipgtOn, Of Jefferson
county, Va, has been appointed by the fa-
cul.y of Hampden Sydney College, Steward
of that Institution. .4s.. ~.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

.SS REWARD-Ranaway from the subscri.
.sDJ Der, on Saturday, 18th INST, negro VIC
man named HANNAH, aged about 20 years, very
mas no particular mark or popularity. She
tall, light copper color, and quite likely. She
was hired from Mr. McVeigh, OF Loudoun eoun.
y, and had my permission 10 come TO the city,
where She has been seen once or twice since
will give the above reward for her spprehen.
sion. H. F. MILAN.
Fairfax county Va, Je rs cost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

Pr Prices e. pf Beef. Pprf. Flour and Grain are
all decliuing in the Northern markets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The cruize of the Arctic, in the Gulf OF
Mexico, it is said, has amounted to nothing
she being slow boat. and not fitted for rapid
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

Tbs circular of Mr.. W. P. Wright for the
Asia. estimated the damage to the cotton
c,op bv the floods at 100000 to 100000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

," j. F. Martin, tried in Norfolk for the ~uf'
der Of Thomas Burke, in May last, has been
acquitted. .-. a.E 1.l ''.-. "".t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

J, "A sale of 1000 tons American rails
was made last week, in New York, at s44'
b,af cash, half time. q. ssA 80 J
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The vacant chair Of anatomy in the medi-
cal department of Pennsylvania College, has
been rendered to DIR. John Ii. B. Mcclellan,
of Philadelphs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The famous schooner Kezish Was sold IN
Petersburg, last week, for the sum OF $780,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The Martha Washington College, institn-
ted in Abingdon, Va, has been sold by the
McCabe Lodge, l. O. O. F., to the Holston
conference Of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The Grand Jury Of Albany county, New
York, have unanimously presented the pro-
fessional jurors and loungers of the courts as
q nuisance. ....... ...r
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

The church rates abolition bill has passed
the British House of Commons by large
majority. This is one of the measures Of the
Radicals. The Government party gave but
a silent vote against it, and Lord Stanley vo-
ted openly Tor it. .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

THE WAVERLEY HOUSE, CrLPErhs 1
H., VA-I1 persons uisHlag ne C0n''J -
The unders gned takes this occasion 10 '@i '
persons visiting the country during the eH''.i'
season, that he mas some fifteen or tweoy -
cant rooms, (well furnished.l .or rent a. .
Hotel, (The "WAVERLEY HOUSE, IN 'A'
place For health and beautiful sceEefy. -.
pepper c. H. is surpassed by no other :o"n >.
this section Of Virginia His Table VA. .. d
times, be supplied with every luxury tne H.a.
kets afford, and every attention will be L.I'
the comfort OF bis guests. q. >. SA4l III
CulpepeT c. H., ie 2S-eolt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28
ALEXNDRA GAZETTE MD VIRGINIA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

The case ofthe Regina Golf it is said.
viii probably cause difficulty between Eng
land and France; Nsha belonged to Nantes.
and vas engaged in carrying free emigrants
$50 called) to the French Isle of Bourbon
The negFacs tssalted near Maaroyia, killed
the crew, and surrendered to the English
steamer Ethiopia. They were taken to
Monrovia, aud set at liberty, Mr.. Croft, the
English captain, claiming salvage for the
vessel. The French Captain refused TO pay
and called upon the French naval force to
interfere; accordingly "the Chic! OF the
Staff of the French Naval Division" deelar.
cd fioially 10 dispatch to the President of
Liberia that "tbe capture Of the Regina
CGh by the English private steamer Ethio-
pis has been arbitrary, illegal and valuless,'
orderiog that Capt. Simon be Immediately
replaced in possession of his ship" and III
sistlug that the murderers Of the crew be
arrested and delivered to the French COM
mander of tho Renaudin" England cannot
of course remain an idle loOker-on at any
possible aggression on Liberia, on account
of the act Of an English steamer. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

A simple aud effectual method of extract
ing air from fruit caus has be patented.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28
corpornt,on of Fr.deriek.burg.

The total Indebtedness Of the Corporation,
on the Let of March, 1858, is pot at S2iS,-
400. Among the items that sweled the debt
originally, the following may be named:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28
Late from Liberia.

Letters have been received at the office oil
the American, { llonization Society, from L.
IBERIA, to the 18Th Of April: The following
extracts from letters of Dr.. Snowden, dated
at the interior settlement,-eareysburg,
March 18th, will be interesting to our read
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28

T NINE FARMS FOR SALE-i am ne ..
Il thorized agent for selling, prlVatel! D'
or 1--WE very desirable FARMS m the co'I.'
OF Culpeper and Madison, Virginia, con'a.. d, :,
from FIVE HUNDRED to SENEA II e.,
DRED ACRES each. Several OF then ,..
be advantageously divided into Two Fan
They are all well watered and ,imbered, al.
in healthy and beautiful sections Of th-.e "U,.'.
Terms, in every case, easy and accommo'',a. 81.
For full particulars, apply TO the undet''s.
at the Blue Ridge Republican office, or y No.
CuIpeper c. H., Va. fl. NJ GARLAND ~
Culpeper C. H, Va, je 25-eo4t ,s
20 0nD FRUIT TREES FOk >,1 ~,
UJ.UUUAT THE GRE En- W.,
SURsERIES, situated OH the Alexsncrl4 a..
Leesburg Turnpike, near Falls Church, S!,,1,
County, Va. All orders for AleAand1EF!!:a' ~.
ington, and Georgetown, will be G i,s ,aln.
Printed catalogues sent 10 all who dG'.''
NJ All communications addressed
+. B. MUNSON, Fails. 'Hul'Iy
nov ,a--.ott Fairfax County "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-06-28
Case.

Ths opinions are rdr'ous in the ranks OF
the Democracy, as to the case Of Mr.. Iescb-
er. The Richmond Enquirer says: .~go
"While we have no mis,rust for Mr.. Letch.
ers's fidelity to the South, We repeat'that the
Democracy having defeated. MIR. Su miners
because in 1892 be foated with the torrent
that almost swept slavery from Its smDorlngs
in Virginia, it will not do to excuse and pal
" liate hestiH greater offence Of Mr.. Letcher,
In l8470 -nsii-4s.f aFt.r'-.: :n, vn...r.
The Valley Democrat says:: nh "'n.'
"Tbe charge is too small to deserve seri-
Gus notice. Self-evident facts. relative to
the political life Of Mr.. .Letcher, are q snfh-
Gent refutation OF such charge. His
course has always been directly counter to
the abolition party and his opposition to 1t
has always been active and avowed. We can
ask nothing more in all conscience sake FROM
Mr.. Letohor. The Democratic party are we'll
satisfied With his political faith, and all they
can say about bis course is, ''weli done, good
and faithful servant" '"' "at r.
The subject is commented 90, also, by
many other papers-among others by the
South Side Democrat, which docs not think
that MIR. L. ought to be condemned 10 sum-
mary way; and takes the Enquirer to task
for its manner Of speaking Of the case, In
the meantime, the Richmond Wing is in
high glee at the evident effect, so far, Of It's
first gun, which it thinks is smasher; and
calls upon the Democratic leaders to bring
out some other "craek nag" that 1t may next
have the pleasure of demulishing him.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-01-21
THE WEEKLY OTTUMWA COURIER,
OTTUMWA, IOWA:
Thursday, January 81 1858,
OFFICIAL CITY PAPER.
J. w. NORRIS, Editor.
Iowa Legislature.

The General Assembly convened at Des
Moiaes, the new Capitol, on Monday, the II
After organizing temporarily and appointing
committees on credentials. the two Houses ad
Journed.
On Tuesday the members were sworn in
and the Senate permanently organized by the
election of Geo. E. Spencer. Secretary, by a
vote of % to II for the opposition candidate,
and other customary Officers by similar vote.
In the House, S. B. Sheliady was chosen
Speaker by al votes to IL for Clark of Dnbu-
que. Jones, of Winneshek. was elected
Chief Clerk, over Hull of Des Moines.
Gov. Grimes delivered his Message on
Tuesday, and Gov. Lowe his Inaugural ON
Thursday.
On Thursday night an Inauguration Fes-
tival came off at the Capital in which some
800, about one third ladies, participated.
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Estray Notice.

vANAkEN up by b. b. Phelps, living In Competing
n Township, wapello county, Iowa, on the ZSth dnv
OF November, 1885,. two LETTERS, one year old last
spring. brnde, with white spots, white star In fore
other, years old last spring, fall brindie. with
white spots white star In the forehead some white ON
the beliey aud tail, smooth crop off each ear right
horn broke down when taken up, has since come off,
Posted before Wilson Sylvester Esq, and appraised
by WIN y. Williams and John Phelps at $i5 800.
n46-3m DAVID CAMPREIJ n.n,,.
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Estray Notice.

SDNAkEN up by Mahlon White, living In COMPETING
u Township, Wapeo county, Iowa, on the 2d day
OF Noveinber 1885, steer, five years old last sprng
red sides, line back, white face. white belly and legs
part of the tail white swallow fork in the left ear nat
crop In the right, rather stag horns Posted before
Wilson Sylvester Esq, and appraised by r. Hagy. and
J. Parnell at $3.50. DAVID CAMPBELL,
n46-3ln aEtg n.r,,,v
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rENAkEN up by John Lamb, living in Competino
u Township, Wapcllo county, Iowa on the I'd dav
Of December, 1881, two feys, supposed to be one
year old next spring, bright bay Also one two wear
head, white hairs OH the left hind foot Posted before
Wilson sylvester ESD, and appraised by Charles b.
Lewis and Joseph Lamb to be worth $ia,tN.
n40-5m DAVID CAMPBELL, Deputy
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Estray Notice,

FENAkEN up by Thos g. Fuller, living In Co,npetine
Township, Wapeo county, Iowa, the 23d day
ofDecember, 1887, one roam steer,2 years old last
Spring. with crop of the left ear, and slit in the
same, and an undebt in the right and the left horn
broken of Posted before Wilson sylvester Esq, and
appraised by Samuel g. Fuller and John Fuller to be
worth 1890. DAVID CAMPBELL
mao 5in Deputy.
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Omcial Vote Of Iowa.
FOR GOVERNOR
Ca We make the following extract from
the s.. Louis Republican of the 18th inst:

Lieut.. CARRol L, 10th United States Infantry
arrived in this city yesterday evening, by the
Pacific Railroad, from the army at Fort Bridg-
er. He left Col. Johnston's command on
the LIST of December, and is, we understand,
bearer Of dispatches to Washington. from Col.
Johnston, and will leave this morning. All
accounts concur i,HDaying that the Mormons
willie Utah Territory inthe spring, and i,
IS said that Col. Johnston is SO firmly of this
belief that he asks no increase of the numeri-
cal force ofthe army under his command, al
though supplies will, of course, have to be sent
to him.
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Estray Notice.

YVAKEN up by Henry C. Jennings, living In Com.
Petine Township, wapello county, Iowa, on ths
I4th day Of December, 1857 red supposed to
be one year old past marked, crop or the le ear an
crop and slit In the right little white on the bslley
short tall, and crippled Ia The shoulders.
n43-3m ss 'sts ~ ~ .SssNE 3
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ca We regret to be under the necessity
OF deferring numerous communications until
next week. We have articles on Human
Rights, Phrenology, Slavery, Temnerance. one
BY Medcus, one by T. H. G., and one in re-
latioi TO The Ashland University.
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o. On friday last seven men, mostly ne
groes, were scalded TO death by molten metal
at Cooper's mon furnace, Cass county, Geor-
gia.
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N 1t is fact quite apparent 10 our reader.
that The space occupied by the message and
Inaugural is too great to admit Of much else.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-01-21

We are as yet without advices from Des
Molnes showing the result Of the Senatorial
election. All accounts that we have seen rep
resent the election of Coy. Grimes as certain.
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GTT The next State Fair is to be held al
Oskaloosa. s
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A beloved Daughter saved! by
the use Of Two Bottles Of Dr.
Hall's Dalsam.
FIR ESH MILK

EOERSONS wanting good, fresh milk, should max
the Harrow farm. etc GRAVES
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Des Moines, Jan. IS, '5s.
DR.. CHRISTIE's AGUE BALSAM has

DR.. CHRISTIE'S AGUE BALSAM has
attained its immense popularity through its
own merits; its great power IN curing disease
its singular harmiessness and freedom from
hurtful ingredients. II can be taken by the
helpless infant. vigorous youth, and feeble age,
ever without injury. and always with benefit.
Thousands in every State in the Union where
the disease prevails, have realized and will
testify TO its Balsamic and curative powers
Price, one dollar per bottle, or . bottles for
$500.
For sale in Ottumwa BY w. f.. Elmendorf
J. l., Taylor and by Agents in every principal
town. nl.4w.
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slave republic. by asserting 10 the abhorrent
doctrine: contained in the bred Scott decision.
let the nsequences of dissent be what they
may.
The condition of affairs in Kansas, certain
ly demands yonr co, slider alton.
Notwithstanding the grossest frauds and the
most unequal legislative aDportonlnent, the
people OF that unfortunate Territory have de-
clared by an emphatic majority in favor Of
freedom. No candid mind can now doubt
that at least four ffths of the bona tide citizens
of the territory desire TO erect it into free
State.
But the more evident il Is that the people 90
not desire slavery fastened upon them, the more
desperate are the efforts of the slavery pro-
pagandists to thawrt the popular will. We
have seen within few weeks. a small number
of persons pretending TO be the repr esentatiyes
of only small minority of the people, pro-
claiming what they call the constitution of
Kansas, That constitution recognizes slavery
as already established, makes provision for
its protection and undertakes to bind poster
ity against IFS abolition. The attempt IA
made to subvert every principle of popular
government, by fastening this constitution
upon The people W thout their consent
Conscious that il would be overwhelmingly
defeated it fairly submitted for their appro
vdi OF ulsapproVaI. tney are denied The PRIV
i'ege of determining for themselves the
character of the institutions under which
they are TO live. They are not permitted
to settle for themselvs any Of the important
questions connected with their judiciary, re-
pr esentation. taxation. internal Improvements,
education, finance, state Indebtedness, or per.
3ona. rights Fer the purpose Of riveting
slavery upon them, blow is thus struck at
the very foundation principle OF popular gov
eminent. Had similar attempt been made
by the recent constitutional convention in this
Stale 10 force constitution upon the people
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'
showing the amount expended on account of
this expedition, &C.:
submit 10 the general Assembly, whether
some public recognition of the noble gallantry
and untimely death of Messrs. johnson and
Burkholder. is not alike due to their memory.
and TO the gratitude of the State.
do not anticipate any further trouble from
the indians. The rumors pnt afloat in regard
to future difficulty can generally be traced to
interested persons who seek by their circula-
ton to accomplish some ulterlor purpose. To
be prepared for any such emergency, however,
! have established depot for arms and anu
milton at Fort Dodge, and have procured a
cannon, muskets and ammunition for another
depot in Dickinson county.
transmit herewith. the Report Of the In
spectors Of the State Penitentiary, to which
solicit your particular attention.
It will be observed that there has been ex-
pended tor the general support of the Peniten-
tIary during the last fiscal year:
For salaries of officers $l.525 96
day Midnight guards, 1874 10
clothing. bedding. provis-
ions, fuel, lights, incidentals, &C., 5,247 IS
Making sss $944S 95
The value Of the convict labor during the
year has been $2,397 %, besides the construc-
ton Ct tee additional cells estimated at ST.
b45 90.
By an oversight, doubtless, no appropriation
was made BY the last Genelal Assembly for
the support of this institution. To meet the
current expenses, the Inspectors were compel
led, with my approval, TO divert towards this
purpose, 100000 of the appropriation for con-
struction Of wall, hospital, &C. This diver
sion became necessary to the very existence
OF the institution, and it is hoped It will meet
yosr approval
There has been great increase in The num-
Der of convitts, and more cells and work.
shops are required for their accommodation.
The amount Of appropriation that will b.. re- |
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ity is that to-day would have had fair proper.
tion Of this SPECIE both in the circulation Of the State
and the vaults Of banks ustiying the issue Of an
amount Of paper which by it's plisbility TO sudden
emergencies would greatly relieve people In these
days OF evil portent, at least keep them from falling
into condition than fellow countrymen In
other States.
Forgetting however the errors past let US make
haste to retrace steps; do what should have
been done years ago--make provision for sound and
an adequate currency of our own.
tits competent for you to frame general law, under
which either both Of the banking systems contem-
plated by the Constitution may be established 1t lie
perhaps for to indicate my opinion in
regard to the relative merits Of the one or the other
or to venture any suggestions as to the provisions
which should enter into the frame work of either The
very large amount OF gold and silver In the country
justhes the conclusion, that actual specie basis
would be obtained under banking law wisely con-
ceved as to the privileges 1t conferred and the ta
tions It imposed. There is often power In words
Confidence an important element In all banking
rations The word State, in government well ordered
and conducted, is with many the synonym Of conf
dence. These facts, with Others would determine my
mind in favor Of wisely adjusted State Banking
system. Let 1t be established under the best lights you
obtain, protecting the biIlhoder, inviting the
capitalist issuing bills under the denomination
five dollars.
The constitutional requirement Upon the General
Assembly TO encourage and foster agricultural i'm
provement, must have had its origin in knowledge
Of the fact that the legislation Of the country every
where has been disposed heretofore to ignore this
first born OF civilization"
It's true that high state Of prosperity requires the
promotion every branch Of industry and the cult
walton Of all the arts and Sciences but agriculture IL
the precursor Of all these and from the character
our soil and the nature Of our geographical position
must be the great leading avocation Of our people aud
Des Arc citizen., 1858-11-13

contend for the defence of their own rights, and for those of the men of their own race, within their respective States. Meanwhile, the fact, that the negrophilis, agitation at the North hes taken the direc- ton of the simultaneous enfranchisement of the black man and disiranchisement oi the white ones, ofiers to the friends ol good government and of constitutional or der the double advantage, first, that the new issue involves not merely tue ques- ton of the relative depression of white men, but also their actual sacrifice, and the perpetration of palpable inequality and gross injustice, under pretence of justice and equality; and, secondly, that i, is a domestic issue, not one of assault on the rights of other States, nor affecting in any way the peace and tranquality of the Union.