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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
RRrcy on "Bltnkers."

Mr.. Rarey having been asked his opinion
with regard to the use Of "bhnkers," On hur-
ses. replies in q communication to the London
Times, 10 which be states that his experience
with ard OF servation Of bOrscs proves clearly
that "blnkers should not be used, and that
the sight OF the horse, for many reasons,
should not be interfered with in any way
Horses are only fearful ofohjects whlch they
do not understand or are not familiar with,
ard the eye is one Of the principal MEDIUMS
by which tails understanding and THE tnm;li-
arity are brought about They can be broken
10 less time and better without blinkcrs, and
driven pas: objects which usually startle
them, with Tar more safety when the eye has
al opportunity to examine the object fully
The horse is a better judge Of distances than
man, and if allowed the free use Of his eyes,
would avoid collisions frequently caused by
the carelessness OF his driver. MIR. Rarey
states that the use of birkers is rapidly dis.
appearing in the United States, and predicts
incre ased usefulness 10 the Eor-e when this
folly of the nineteenth century" is abolished
in London
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
From Central America.

The notifications Of the Cass-Herran con-
ven,ion, have been finally adopted by the
New Granadian Congress.
The Panama S;ar and Herald remarks:
TIE modification of the first article of the
treaty, wheren this Government refuses to
acknow edge frankly its entire liability for
the outrages IF the 18Th OF April, 1856. or it's
obligation to protect American life and pro.
perty crossing this 1sthmus, is equal almost
TO total rejection # that article, and the
di-avowal by this Government # its respon-
sibility TO grant satisfaction for the losses
sustained in property under charge of the
Panama Railroad Company, merely because
;hat Company has q contract With this Gov
ernmert, appears absurd. The treaty OF
ueace, &c, between the United States and
Graradian Government guarantees protec
uon bv the latter TO all United States cti-
zens and property in this territory and no
private contract entered into by New Ora
NADIA con violate this treaty.
The rejection Of The 7th article, which is
one of great Importance to the United States,
shows disposition Gu the part ot this Gov
eminent to avoid renderiog any accom- moda-
ton to tn ct Of the United States. and the rea-
SONS SET 1Oltn IOr TeiuslDSsI W eIapt u wal ue
not to the United States Government on one
of the Islands of the bay of Panama appear
quite absurd, because the article itself ex.
pressly stipulates that the United States
should hold such depot exclusively under
the sovereignty of the Granadan Govern
ment.
The entire mode in which the Convention
has been finally passed plainly denotes that
the object o! this government throughout has
been TO shuttle of their responsibility as long
as they CAP, and we have no doubt the alter
atoms now made by them have been done
with the hope that one or two more sessions
of Congress will be wasted in debating theu,
before they are finally compelled to come to
a settlement.
That the Government at Washington will
view the matter in this light we entertain
very little doubt. and we trust that after the
Convex ton reaches the United States little
time will be lost by that Government IN ex-
tending such protection to their citizens and
property on this lsihmus as they may IN lu'
ture REQUIRE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
pIassac husetts Politics.

We are not so absurd as to expect an i'm
mediate revolution in Massachusetts, politics.
hbolitiODism has gotten so complete control
of the masses 10 that State, that nothing
short OF social earthquake can tree them OF
its deadly grasp. Yet even there the spirit
of nationality is not altogether extinct. 1t
still burns 10 the bosoms Of MOI le band Of
patriots, whose struggles to redeem their
State, are worthy of all praise. Nor is the
Or. spect altogether desperate. The excuses
of fansticism may yet produce Wholesome
revulsion in popular sentiment, and cause
such an upheaval as will rid the Common
wealth of the mass OF iniquities, under which
it now a3guishes to decay. The Boston
Post says:
"Tbe state of politics here is peculiar
There may be truly said to be nne party,
branch of the national democratic party and
several factions. Neither the numerical
strength of the national party, nor that CT
ang one of the factions separate. has ma
ori,y Of the votes. We have urged, for years
that tue faction representing war on slavery
per se--the power that dictated the election
of Wilson and the removal of Lorins--is not
more than third of the political strength Of
this state, But this power, by its concert
and intensity OF action and directness OF pur-
pose, controls the politics OF the state But
opposed to this insane war on the south, are
dsbri, of the old wbig and American parties,
who lament the works Of fansiicisn but have
not the power to prevent them. Thus far,
all who have resisted this fanaticism have
been swept down by the current. Thus,
Gov. Gardner resisted it in Vetong the pei
sonal liberty bill aud refusing to remove Lor-
ing; but this power TUNED against him, and
he was crushed. Gov. Banks, on the contrr-
~, consun mated the very worst political act
ever done in MISUNDERSTANDING punishment
of Judge for executing law OF congress-
and the ultra fanatical element e1uitinaly
rallie, about him and is now loud in its de-
mands for additions treason Legislation. lie
must grant this, or be, too, will be crushed.
But the sober second thought Of Massichu-
sets, majority of national men, there is
every reason to think. are against this Insane
POLITICAL course. Neither are they 10 favor
of the ridiculous sectional gasconade OF our
representatives 10 Congress. Ga the score OF
personal Capacity of these representatives,
the judgment is made up and rendered; for
there has been no personal disparagement of
them more severe than republicans them
selves have uttered against their own men.
But on far higher grounds than these should
be the issue; Massachusetts, patriotism should
demand that rank sectional men should be
made to give way to sound national men.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
Freight Charges Reduced.

We learn that Mr.. M:Daniel, 10 ahtlclps-
ton of a new freight tariff in preparation
for the Virginia and Tennessee L Illroad' has
authorized a reduction of cents 10 the
charges Oh all articles received at any
point in Tennessee for shipment over the
above road. This obviates the compliant
which the Southern Citizen at Knoxville has
90 frequently urged, that tushel CT wheat
could be transported from Knoxville, by way
of Charlest IN, to New YORK, cheaper than
from Knoxville to Lynehburg. Wheat can
now be transported from kaoxv!le, 81 raj i
road to Lyochburs and thence ty cana, to
Richmond, at 81 cents per bushe!. lie
charge from Knoxville to Charleston Is 81
cents per busbel.-BristOi NeoS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
Steam on c anrls.

We ere happy to state that an entirely
successful experimental trip was made by
steam on the New York Canals on Thursday
of last week. on the long level between 10
chester and L9ckport, and in the presence of
the Governor, the Canal Board and ether
Official and distinguished persons. This
event, and a very mp"rtant one 1t Ia. has
been called for by the arrival at Underwater
through from Bdfia!o, Of the frat Canal boat
propelled by steam. Considering that this
was the first attempt ut this great advance
in Canal navigation, it, success was surpr!-
sing aud altering. Mt 4 single accident
occurred attributable to the boat or rs nayl-
Cation. No damage was Inflicted upon the
backs by the waves, and although circum-
stances entirely extraneous, Kept the boat
nearly ten days between tho two extreme
points of the Canal, The passage to tide water
was actually made in five days.
The speed averaged was three miles an
hour, with wood fuel; a rate that will be ma
teraily increased. Tbs speed Of canal boat
drawn by horses averages one AID half per
hour. The cost to prope the steam propel-
Ter, with coal, will be thirty tiSe--certanly
under forfy-dollars. The expenses Of a
horss-boat for 4 single trip, average e'Sr:y
dollars The trip being made 10 half the
time, one boat will henceforth DO the labor
now performed by two, with similar invest
meat. The capital empIoyed upon the canals
will thus be doubled in value. y large and
important saving will be 70 ide in the expenses
Of the winter mouths, when navigation is
suspended, 10 the keeping Of horses and the
hire Of hands A steam boat, when laid up,
will bear no expense except the Interest upon
her COST aod such help as Is necessary for her
safe keeping.
Commenting on this matter, the Albauy
Statesman thinks that Canal Boat, will ere
long be as great novelty as Gan old stager."
Prchu0ud EuU
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
Erom,b, Sandwich Islands.

Oar dates from Honolulu are to the 18th
June. The National Legislature met on the
llth of that mouth, srd the King delivered
MS usual speech The public debt on the
LIST of April was 100000 A loan Of $780,
900 was spoken of. The Minister OF the In
terror recommended that the English Ian
guage shall be gradually introduced through
out the Islands 1t is already the language
of the Court ard of trade, and is known to
many Of the nation.
Rumor says that government proclama-
ton will be issued 10 day or two, tortiddlug
the Mormous landirg upon any of the Sand.
wich Islaods.
TIE ship John Marshall sailed again on
the lllb OF June for a second cargo OF gusuo,
and was expected back with 500 tons on the
lst of Saptem Der. 1t is said that the iaeili-
ties Of loading ale such that she can take on
board forty to fifty tons per day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
K,.s,h.t Didn't Paw,

The Toledo Record gets of good one in
regard to a citizen of Iowa, whose wife in bis
absence had been kissed by drover, while
eisingA glass Of water. When he heard of
the eutrs &c he started at once in pursuit,
found the drover alter hard days ride, and
accused him of the theft.
TIE drover admitted the truth of the soft
mpeacbment--said be had been long time
from bone, WAS sorely tempted, and 10 an
upguardsd moment Of freDzy purloined the
kiss; but that be had not damaged the wO-
man in the smallest partcular-was very sor-
nv. thought it was no matter to make great
ado about, and therefore begged to be e1-
cused.
The husband finally concluded that this
was the the right view of the matter, and
agreed to settle it upon the receipt Of s. for
his DAVIS ride. This being satisfactory, the
droyer handed over SO bill and recs, ed
IS 10 change. But when the aggrieved Der.
edict returned home and consulted his detec-
tor be found the bill counterfeit. lis found
be had suffered the indigpity OF having his
wife kissed by q nasty driver" passed one
day in the saddle and lost IS, and concluded
that it didn't pay!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
singular and Fatal Accident.

Mr.. Squire j. John, an estlwable citizen
Of Cincinnati, met his death on Tuesday last
in singular manner. lie rose early, accor-
ding to his usual custom, aud at about SIX
o'clock a female domestic called BIN from
his bed.chamber to drive away a bawk that
was about to swoop upon the fowls IN the
barn yard. lie passed cut through the main
hall Of the house to IA small corridor upon q
porch in the rear, and requested the servant
to bring lis gun. She oheycd, and, IN reply
to his inquiry, said shc did Lot know whether
i, was loaded, but thought II wac rot. lie then
stood in the porch, and directed the girl to
bring a box Of caps. As she turned to obey
he cooked The gun and was about to blow To-
to the muzzle, to prove whether it was loaded
when his favorite dog dashed through the hall
playfuIy, and in leapipg upon his master
one of his feet struck the trigger and d's-
charged a heavy load OF shot directly into
the / rain of MIR. John, who fell dead upon
the n mr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
Health of New Orleans.

New ORLEANS, August 1.-THE total
number of deaths here during the past week
exhibited a large increase as compared With
the preceding one, the comparative figures
being as follows: For the week ending the
lst inst 100; for the week ending the Sih
ms, 3O6: an increase Of lie Tae deaths
from yellow fever during the same period al
q, show considerable increase, toe total for
the TWO weeks footing up "a annexed: For the
week ending III, 10; for the week ending otb'
l4O-an Increase oi 20. o. this large num-
Der of deaths from fever, however, 1t l. pro-
per to state that in every case the Victims
we're persons unacciimated, and OF the whole
number but eight were natives OF the United
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14

Wneo TUombs, and Letcher, and host OF
other distinguished Democrats declared 10
public speeches ard letters, soon after the
passage of the Ecglsb Kansas bill, that
"peace--permanent peace had thereby
been restored to the land, did We not tell the
people to place ~ faith in their declarations!
Did We not maintain that it was simply I'D.
possible for the English contrivapcG TO settle
the vexed Kansas controversy? Our readers
will bear witness that We did-and We now ask
them, and the public at large, to say wheth-
er they or we were false prophets.
The LecomptJn Constitution, as wo stated
on Tuesday, has been rejected by au over
wheIming vote Of the people Of Kansas; and,
according t. 40 explicit and solemn progi-
sion Of the E2glish BILL Kansas cannot now
be admitted int the UGion until she has
population Of $4,000 souls. Bu;, notwith-
stiuding this provision in the English hill
tie only provision worth a straw to the SOUTH
1t is now gravely proposed to repeal that
provision, and admit Kansas, no matter bow
small her population; aud this proposition is
supported by some. who strenuously aavOca-
ted the passage OF the English till, as the
very essence OF ststesmaLs0ip and wisdom.
-Ptch WHj1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
Outrageous Assault.

Shortly alter / o'clock yesterday morning,
considera BILE excitement prevailed on Bslti.
more street, near North, in consequence of
the Ia wles5 proceedings IF several desperadoes
mailing frem the northwestern section OF the
city, who entered the Cfhce of the Daily Ex-
change and conducted themselves IN an oct
rageOus manner. At first only two Vi them
entered, one oi whom rudely threw up leaf
of the counter and walking up to one Of the
clerks asked for copy of the previous days
paper. lie was told that there was none
other thar that on file, which was shown
him. He then pointed to an article under
the local head of that issue containing some
facts in relation to policeman John English,
and demanded the author, and also the names
Of the reporters OF the paper. The clerk
told hia that he must apply for such infOr-
nation to the proprietor Of the paper, as be
did not feel authorized TO give it himself.-
Tie fellow then commenced swearing and
drawing o pistol threatened to sboot him or
auy one connected with the paper. lie
next approached Captain Muse of the United
States Navy, who was quietly sitting behind
The counter, ADD after applying TO HIM several
nppro6rious epithers, presented pisto! to
his breast and telling hin to draw his owo,
1.-THE Captain was unarmed declared that be
would shoot him. In the meantime four or
five others of the party who had been stand.
ing on the sidewalk in front of the office,
rushed in and commenced throwing books,
ukstunds, and other articles ut the assaled
party, aud destroying sbe counter railing,
uauds ome clock and several other articles
The clerk, Mr. Edward L. Carter, was kicked
out and struck at by several Of the rOwdies,
but received no injuries. CAPTAIN Muse was
also again ussaled and several tried to do
hun personal injury. la tue meantime, Capt.
tain Mitchell, OF the Middle district police,
who was. cugaged 10 conversation with
John Mitchell, esq, late high constable, at
y short distance from the City Hall, hear
ing the noise ran 70 the Office, and seizing
the ringleader, who is known to the police
asJames Madison alias TUbe Madison prevent
ed further Proceedings. lie Was taken before
Justice Mearls, aud the Captain entering the
charge Of disorterly COZ duct at the Exchange
flee, the accused was released 10 the sum OF
500 security to answer further examIDa-
uon. A nau named Samuel Brooks, resId
lag in the Eastern section of the city, acted
as security, One Of the principal actors IN
the aft .lr is named George COulson. and he
WAS also arrested shortly after the occurrence.
Bench warrants were issued against all the
participants 10 the outrage, anu otbcers spe.
cially detached to serve them; nevertheless
the utfendeIs were at liberty last evening en-
inyino a hack ride - Bait Im
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
,NsY
H.\
An Elective Jud,

The evils Of this system ar.
palpsb!e and dreadful, ,ha. h..
bly, produce q reaction AID lead =
which have adopted II lour cv,
NUMBER to retrlce their steps. :
ing sickening exhibition !. f. I'M
burg Virginian.
The evils Of al elective Jo3..
foretold at the time OF tie a,n,.
system. Ii was predicted ,b,, ~.
OF judges would soon degeuer,...',
san couflcts--and that Uyn vooIi
for rabid devotion to the lb,r,o
rather than for a calm and jm,.
men. in the determination Of
In the Ngr;hern States this,
been long ago realised. Tae rs.,.
slower growth 10 the South. Az"
greater conservatism OF The r.,
even here, the spirit Of party !. s gr'
iuslDg its bsueiuI virus in:o ins". I
tioDs. We shall soon have win -"
disgraceful exhibition Of party ~.
drawn, as is already tie case -
more radical brethren OF the \ >,
Tbese reflections have been .n,
reading report Of the prlceeiip,,
ocratic State Conveutlon in On,
nation for the Supreme Bcaca "a.
and the name oil jude B.r,l.v
presented to the Convention. a
there had been some charge, -
purity Of Judge Bar;ley's prIysr.
We copy from the report ol the Z, !.
"a delegate from Fairfield. an,
nomination. lie SAID there was,
Of opinion 10 the Convection >.
should be the Supremo Judge. +
per for this Convention u nomi..,
pure private Gu ,racter for this 8
character should be as good a. u
candidate of the other party"
This delegate, it seems, UassuGs,,
about the "prlVate character" Il d.
nee. Mt 50 with the one Hay /.
him. Hear Mr.. Sweetser:
Charles Sweetser, Of Dslaglr
lived in the adjoining cVuuty to Ju.,
ley, and would indorse his pri,ae
to be as good as bis own. Cha |
BARLEY was a Democratic Juig-.|
tanned Democratic principle. IL O..
alone 70. che last two year, aol d.
decisions on principles vital to Zoe 4
cy. IL was, therefore, uIgraIe,q /
here and try to injure bin by ash.
tations against bis private oh Hl,s,
The next speaker was Mr.. Blil..s
Hear Mr.. Burns:
"Barnabas Burns said, as a is.sa
Richland, it was his duty to rept. o, !
uation against Judge BARLEY, pE|
acter. lie challenged 40 inse,gE,
lie would repeat what had already e
and he did not consider il Obn0I.v
it-that Judge BARLEY was 8 b:
(strougly emphasizing the word III,
only Democratic Judge in OllJ.
Of i'm portance to the Democracy b.
before him, and he had the nerysr
and decide them in accordance VIII
forests of their great party. Sucbis
Democracy should delight to honor
1t will be seen that Mr. BarHs.g
was even more explicit than srI
others--afirming, 10 direct terms, %
Barley bad decided question. 4
bad come before him, IN accoHl.,
the Interests of their great party
After this, let US hear 10 NOT.
and clsp-trap about the iniepeotgs
Judiciary. The Democracy Of Od
" consider it an honor 10 judge :
his politics upon the Bench, AID 70
questions not upon their merits, g
their Democracy. Thus We g. v
com % enced the downward road 70
ton, and Jaciiis deScenSuS iraHL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
Latest fro,a Nicaragua.

The West India hail steamer arrived at
Aspinwal, on We'd esdsy evening 2lstl
from San Juan del Norte. 1t is reported
that Allen & Webster have not been success
full in thei- contem,at arrangements with
the Nicaraguan government, Mons. Be!ly's
scheme being still the ;ssorite one. and Van
derbilt's 100000 no, being considered sufh-
cisnt to induce the President to give him the
nrigilege. Pdnomd Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14
The FIux.

We have just learned BY private letter
from Rich Creek, Monroe county, Va, says
the Jacksonville Advocate, that for two
weeks preceding, not a day had passed
without the burial of some Of the people Of
that ncisbborhood Almost whole families
are Frustrated aud the fatality Of that loath-
some disease seems even to be borpassi"g
the dreadsuily aggravated form OF fever,
which has been 80 long prevailing within =
few miles Of the same locality.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14

The New Albany, Indiana, Ledger, 90 or
gan devoted to the special inter ests of Mr..
English, and an advocate Of the L"compton
doctrine, admits that President Buchanan
did write a write a letter to Mr.. English,
expressing the hope that Mr.. E. would be
re-nominated and re-elected"--also that every
exertion should be made towards that cod
The same journal likewise asserts that MIR.
English read this letter to bic friends and
used it towards accomplishing his success,
but denies that it was cnuched 10 the Ian.
guace Of the letter lately published, attrib'
uted the President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14

Hon.. Thomas Corwin addressed po-
litical meeting in Warren county, O5io, on
the 9th inst He processes independence OF
political organisatio and with freedom
discusses tbs various questions Of the day
lie differs from the Republicans in respect
to the admission Of future slave States. Ii
Cuba should be purchased by the United
States, he thinks it will. by general coosent
of all parties, be admitted as State with
slayery
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14

The Montreal Herald Of Jolly 29th, an
nouuces the arrival of Sir George Simpson
from Red river. lie confirms the report Of
the gold discoveries at Fraser river. He re.
ports that there is great apprehension from
the ravages of the grassbcppers in the Red
river country, and that there may be such a
scarcity of provisions as to lead to the sban-
dopment of the settlements. 1t will be seen.
too, that Frazer river excitement is somewhat
subsiding already.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14

The death of the Rev. William Walsh,
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Halifax, n.
S. occurred at bis residence, in Halifax, on
Tuesday night. The Archbisbop--"ho was
of Irish parentsge--vas in the fifty fourth
year Of his age at the time of bis DEATH
He bad been actively identified, for long
period, With the progress Of his Church in
the British Provinces. His frank. genial
disposition and literal sentiments had won
for him an unusual share Of popularity III
bis Diocese. He was an industrious stu-
dent and was widely known to his core
ligionists as author and translator OF several
religious works.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14

1t seems that the effort to raise SlOO,0O0 to
liouida.e the debts Of Lamartine, the result
of most shameless extravaganza and heed
essness, have entirely failed. Agents to OBJ
tain portions OF the money were dispatched
to the different European cities as we'll as to
this country; and the result of years
drumming on their part was subscription
of not more than tenth part OF the sum
demanded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-08-14

The accuracy and extent Of Lieut.. Maury's
information in regard to the ocean have been
illustrated anew 10 the successful laying of
the Atlantic telegraph. 10 letter, written
more than twelve months ago, he advise ed
that the efforts be made between the 90
of july and 10th of August, as the time
when ''the state Of beth seq and air is usual
IL in the most favorable condition"