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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
s,i, of Diseased Meat.

The sale Of diseased meat Is carried on,
we understand, to greater or less degree IN
every large city BY diseased meat, we do
not mean meat 10 an incilIent state of putre-
faction, but from diseased animals, or from
beasts diving from acute or chronic maladie6.
1t becomes important, in view Of the sale OF
such meat, and in view also Of the fact that,
unless such meat was sold, the poor would
90 without meat, to inquire how TAR this des-
cripton of ailment is injurious to health.-
On this subject there is an able article in the
British and Foreign Medico-Chirurglcal Re
view, in which, after the arguments IN both
sides it is maintlined that the popular no
ton Of the invarable and excessive unwhoIe-
someone's of such food is altogether wrong
Under conditions, according TO that Review,
such meat is totally innoZious.
In all cases, such food - deIeteEious, even
Oh the admission of the Review, where the
disease under which the animal suffered was
one deeply affecting the blood, and through
it all the solids and fluids of the body. The
fact that such meat has often been eaten
with IMMUNITY, is no more proof that 1t Is
heathful, than that the escape OF many per-
sons from Intermittent OF cholera, during
the prevalence of these diseases, establishes
the absence of miasma, or epidemic iohu'
euce --PhiL Ledger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
Readtr1 nu.,. Own Obituary.

In the days of old Mycall the publisher OF
the Newport Mass Herald IA journal still
alive and fpurishing) the Sheriff Of old E.
sex, Phillip Bagley, had been asked several
times to pay up his arrears OF subscrlptlon
At last he one day told Mycall that he would
certainly "hand over" the next morning as
sure as be lived IF you don't get your
money tomorrow you may be sure l am
dead, !" said be.
Tue morrow came and passed, but no IN On
ey. Judge of the sherlff's feelings when, on
the mornng of the day after, he opened his
paper, and saw announced the iamented de-
cease OF Phillip Bag!ey, esq High Sheriff OF
the county of Essex with an obituary notice
attached, giving the deceased credit ior
good MANY excellent traits of character, but
adding that he had one fault very much TO
be deplored-he was not punctual IN paying
the printer.
BAgley, without waiting for his breakfast,
started for the Herald office. % the way 1t
struck him as singular tn at none OF the many
friends and acquaintance he met seemed ID
be surprised to see him. They must have
read their morning paper. Was 1t possible
they cared so little about him as to have Io'-
gotten already that he was no more Full OF
perturbation, be entered the printing office to
deny thar he was dead.
"Why Sheriff." exc aimed the facetlOus cd
itor, Il thought you were deturci. -
"Defunct" exclaimed the Sheriff. what
put that idea into your head?'
why, you yourself ~ said Mycail. "Did
you not tell ME" -
oh! ah yes | see y stamnered out the
Sheriff. WELL there's your money And
now contradict the report in the next paper,
if you please" =,
That's not necessary. friend Bagley.'
said The old joker III wds only printed IN
your copy'
The good Sheriff lived many years after
this SELL" and to the day Of his real death
| ALWAYS took care TO pan tie printer,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
stolen Pictures Recovered.

In an English paper, by the Europa, we
find the following:--
1.-The stolen pictures from the gallery of
the Earl of SufJlk have been discovered
One night in October, 1856, the mansion of the
Earl at Carlton Park, was entered. and ten
valuable paintings, worth GlO,OOO. taken
from the frames and carried off. A recent
advertisement produced the information that
Leonardo da Yiuci of the Virgin and
Child" had been bought from John Farbon,
messenger at the war office. This Fsrbon
was formerly valet to she earl. Farbon, haV-
ing been arrested. acknowledged that he
had committed the robbery, and disclosed
where he had sold, pawned, or hidden the
pictures"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
Cheating at Cards,

Sometime ago we, 10 company with others,
were seized by q very proper horror OF the
fact that card playing and gambling had
once m IRE become IA rage in Parls-as much
so as in tho good old days from lSl5-'1U -
But the great cause of regret was the tact
that on this mania fashion had risen of
taking lessons in the art of winntHg at cd'dS
from divers accomplished "protessnrs," and
that toute ic monde were acquiring the inset
mating accomplishment! After this, we were
not astonished to see in b Iston paper an
ad Sertisement Offering to communicate the
art of surely winning a: cards, tor consider
alton,
When the Marquis Of Worcester communl-
Gated to the world, during the days OF Charles
the Second, his Century Of Notable lnver =
tons be included in the lst two methods OF
securely cheating at cards. In that vile age
when an almost absolute king and corrupt
aristocracy had completely demoraIlzed socie-
ty. such propositions passed uncensured.-
That precisely the same outrages on honesty
and decency should become fashionable IN
the 10Th century, in the most polished me
,rUpos in the world and that the fashion
should even be obscurely reflected with other
French modes, as Is usual, In the United
States, affords striking comment on what
luxury ard the sudden outblooning Of the
idle classes are doing in France. WeiI--Se
must take the had with the good. 1t would,
however, hardly be possible to find more
degrading indication Of a fashionable return
to absolutely corrupt manners, than is attIr'
ded by the revival Of the card-playing mania
and with ir of the braZen instruction IN the
art Of cheating at play.-Phita. Bulletin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
The Suez Canal.

The Augsburg Allgemeiue Ieitung, of
February 10th, says The great under
taking of cutting canal across the lsthmus
of Suez-sn enterprise favored by the tradl-
tons OF the past and urgei by the wants of
the presents gaining supporters IN the
Turkish capital NJ. De Le.sePs, hitherto
sustained bv popular opinion throughout
Europe, not excepting Eng land, has now
also received encouragement from America.
The Americans are a practical people; Tree
dom of the seas and marine highways they
have always contended for-they took the
initiative for the abolition Of the Sound dues,
and are true to their interests in Turkey
The American charge des Gfares 10 Constan-
tinople, Mr.. Brown, has rendered to NJ
Lessons. the assurance OF his cordial sup orE,
and declared that, in case England should
take any positive steps tn prevent the accom-
plishment Of his project project In which
all nations must feel an ioteres he should
consider it hi dury to present q ,rrttfea pro-
test to the DirGn, in tie name Of his yooer"-
meut"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

The Richmond South takes ground strong
" against Mr.. Pugh's amendment to the
Kansas bill. 1t goes for the admission Of
Kansas unconditionally. The Washington
correspondent Of the Richmond Enquirer says:
1.-The impression among the Lecompton
Democrats is that the proposed amendment
in the Senate will defeat the Constitution IN
the House. This amendment declares the
right Of the people Of Kansas to amend their
Constitution at any time prior to 1864 by a
convention called for that purpose. All ad.
NIT this power to exist, but l am assured
that the amendment, il voted on in the Sen
ate. will lose the Constitution several votes
in the House. Should this be go, and should
the Senate insist on the amendment, then Is
the bill defeated fu spite Of the efforts OF the
friends of Kansas. am inclined to think
that several of the South Carolina members
will bolt if there be any amendment In the
Senate declsratory Of the right of the peo'
ple to alter or amend their Constitution. Al
the amendment is wholly unnecessary and is
mere surplussage. why will senators, who
xre honest in their professions of friendship
for Kansas, insist upon adding difficulties te
those which already EXIST"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
lCOyNtNICtTFD,

read this morning, with much pleasure
the lively and amusing account OF the Deer
Hunt, 10 Masons Neck. 1t made me thln'
of old times, when, with d. +. and C'p'
g., used to "roam those parts" and oc''
sonally knock over a foe doe or tat DUCK
D. F. was not only one Of the best shots o''
one of the best fellows 10 Virginia, ana ~o.p I
be drew his rife upon one Of the " an'.l5 ..
monarchs" Of the woods. farewell, brlsl!
eyew Capt g. still lives, bale and heari1;
and able to take his part 10 any "excgr',n
| am especially glad to find that all 'be ace,
have not been driven or killed out oil !1'
Neck. 1t is one of the few spots on uIs
water where they still linger-and long ma!
they continue! At least they should FeTs''
all proper protection. L.
March ~, 1858.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
Hon. John LetcheT.

To the editor ofhe AIerandria Grisette
have seen nothing lately, that has gwen
me more satisfaction, than the nomination
of Hon. John Letcher for our next Governor.
This nomination, believe will, as 1t most
certainly should, receive the hearty aPp'''
baton of the Democracy and the peop@ Oh
the State; for no man in the Commonwea'n
deserves to have bestowed upon BIN it'
highest honors 10 our gift, more than NJ
Letcher. lie has labored assduousiy i0i
tho welfare OF Virginia, and his ability ah4
talents have been appreciated and aeEnoW
lodged by the country. lie possesses every
requisite qualification to make usa Govern"
of whom we might be proud. lie IS coz
servatve Southerner, true Virginia genHe.
man, and friend of the Union. know o.
no one more acceptable than he. AS u
seems to be pretty we'll understood that Tue
Wings and Americans will have no cani'
date, and that a Democrat is u be Goyerno''
] trust we may have such 40 one as MI
Lotcher. FalhF A
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING. MARCH 10 1885,
Our advices from Richmond are favorable

Our advices from Richmond are favorable
to the success of the principal Internal lm-
provement bills, and lead Us to hope that
some of the delegates from this section who
voted agsins. the appropriation tor the ex'
tension of the Orange and Alexandra roso'
will reconsider their votes, and be found at
last in support Of that measure, 50 important
to the interests of the whole State, and to
this section of it, particularly. The new
move of the anti internal improvement party,
to give their aid to the Covinetou and Ohio
Railroad, and detach the friends of that
road. after they have gained their Object,
from the other great improvements, will, we
trust, fai! in its design. We are opposed to
oil "log-roll;ng"-and very willing to see
the improvements passed upon, according to
their merits. But the internal improvement,
policy of Virginia is not confined to one Sec
ton, or one work-it embraces all sections
and several works. The interests Of the diff
fsrent sections must be looked to. 1t would
be unjust and disastrous to push through one
road, and leave all the others to ruin. No
Virginia statesman can regard the claims Of
the Orange extension, the Manassas Gap
and the Loudoun aud Hampshire roads, dis
psssionately, without acknowledging thai
they are worthy Of the support Of the State
and that every consideration Of policy re-
suires their speedy completion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

According to the Railroad Record, "the
United States has increased in wealth full
thousand millions Of dollars by railroads.
The augmented production OF national re-
sources will be more than doubly augment
ted in the same period for the time to come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
Tn, Legislature of MARYLAND adjourned

Tbs Legislature of Maryland adjourned
on Wednesday night as twelve O'clock
All the bank bills were lost, as was also the
city railroad bills, the pilot bill, the Eastern
Shore railroad hill, the general inspection
bill, oil the general education bills, and the
bill authorizing the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal Company to issue bonds to the amount
of S500000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
Some leading democrats in the Senate man.

Some leading democrats in the Senate man.
ifest resentment at MIR. Selden's nomination
as Marshal of the District, and threatened
their opposition to his confirmation. Messrs.
Bright, Benjamin, Bayard and Slidell ex,
erted their personal influence for Mr.. Oald,
of Georgetown, and feel their defeat keenly
The office and perquisites are worth SIS OOO
a year. We suppose. however, all will be
right in few days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

The Pottawatomies, who have for some
time past been in Washington to arrange
their treaty with the general government bad
a farewell interview with their great father
Acting Commissioner Mix, on Thursday
They will leave 10 day or two, and Will
aoon be followed by the Pawnses and the
poncas
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

On Friday, the locomotive of burthen
train. on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
near the mouth of Patte,son's Creek, pitched
down an embankment thirty feet high, into
the Potomac river. The tender fell cross
wise on tho locomotive. Nobody was killed
and the locomotive was but slightly dam
.oedt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

In the Senate, on Tuesday, Mr. Brown
presented the memorial of Pollard Webb. Of
ferins to sell to the United States place in
the District Of Columbia, known as "Mcrl-
dian Hill" for a summer residence for the
President of the United States; which was
referred to the Committee on Public Build
ings and Grounds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

Rev. Walter Dickson, the American mis-
sionary at Jaffa, has published an account OF
the outrage recently perpetrated upon him,
self and family, one of whom, bis son, was
murdered by gang Of armed Arabs. The
letter confirms the account we published
some days ago. Mrs D. and another lady
were outraged, Mr.. d. wounded and their
house pillaged. The American consul had
laid the matter before the Pasha.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

On the 9th instant, private in the Sixth
Northumberland Eng Fusilers underwent
the sentence of court.martial, booming
him to receive $50 gashes, cut, at the rate
Of nine a, time, into his back. This Is
;,s,lv cb,racterised as horrible cruelty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

There is a rumor via Detroit that zen.
Cass will soon resign his post in Washington
not from disaffectien about Kansas, but IRON
dislike to the Presidents excessive exercise
Of his power in removing pubic officers De-
cause of difference with him upon the Nan
sas question. (?)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

tbs said that Thursday was one of the
most exciting days of the present session Of
the State Senate. Tue speeches delivered on
the question of the Covingtop and Ohio Road
were exceedingly able, and during their de-
livery the ball and gallery Of the Senate
Chamber were crowded with spectators. A
good many members of the House OF Dele
gates were listeners in the Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

Intelligence has been received atthe war
DEPARTMENT from Captain Pope. who has
charge Of the Artesisn we'll expedition In
Texas. He states that everything indicates
a favorable conclusion to the expedition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

The St. Louis Republican learns that the
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Company will
transport the entire number of troops des-
tined to Utah, numbering several thousand,
from Cincinnati to St. Louis. 10 addition
to the troops, the company is bringing the
stores and supplies for the expedition. For
more than week past from six to ten cars
daily arrived over the road with freight for
the expedition-iucluding wagons, harness,
saddles, aud the endless variety of miscella-
neous army supplies and stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

According to the Albany Journal, returns
from thirty five counties in New York give
tho following aggregate for Supervisors
elected: Republicans, 395; Democrats, l92;
Americans, 60.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

Rear Admiral Mahommed Pasha' OF the
Tsrkish marine, is expected to arrive in Wasl
ineton next week, and will be received with
betting honors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

Efforts are making in Boston to collect
$4,000, to be awarded partly in premiums
of 50, 900 $500 and 1000 to the fire COM
panies throwing the first, second and third
highest streams of water, through 400 feet
of hose, and 81 900 and $500 to the two hose
companies doing the same. The trial is to
take place in August and September next.
on Boston Common, and to be open to all the
fire companies in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

The members of the Baltimore Corn and
Flour Exchange have determined by very
,.r,e majority, to erect new genera, e1'
change building on the property offered oy
Col. Kane.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

A correspondent of the National lnte''i.
ssueer has an essay on the value OF eAar'ed
clay for the improvement Of Impoverished
farming lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

10 Mr.. Orr's letter to his constituents de-
clining reelection to the next Congress, he
says
IL have not believed that the highest test
of patriotism was found in vehemence of SEN
timent or violence Of COUNSEL and have con-
sequently cC-operated cordially with nation
al men from all sections in carrying out such
a policy as would best promote your inter
ests and the interests of this great country"
This is a patriotic and proper sentiment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

The Maryland Annual Conference Of the
Methodist Protestant Church, is now in session
In philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

The Front Royal Gazette will hereafter be
called the Virginia Valley Gazette. 1t is a
al, conducted, excellent paper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

A truck or dairy farm Of 81 acres two
miles from Norfolk. Was cold at auosion on
Tuesday, spd brought 1850.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

Daily Prayer Meetings have been CON-
rnsucsd at the First Presbyterian Church, in
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

Wa have received the March number Of
Oh. sou.bsrp Plsuter--full Of useful and in-
tsrsstins matter to Farmers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

Ia the House of Representatives, 90 Thurs-
day, Mr.. Harris, Of Illinois, rose to ques.
ton of privilege. wishing to submit the Jour
nal and proceedings Of the Kansas Commit
tee. The Speaker ruled it out Of order and
Mr.. Harris appealed from the decision. MIR.
Stephens moved to lay the appeal on the ia
BILE. but the House rejected the motion by
fifteen majority. The further consideration
of the subject was then postponed until yes
terday. The Union says. that the question,
of privilege on which Mr.. Harris endeaVored
to obtain the action of the House seemed
to have been based upon the proposition that
the committee had not executed the order OF
the House for which it was raised. The
Speaker decided that question OF privilege
c5uld not arise on such a fact. if it existed;
ard from this decision Mr.. Harris appealed.
The test voting was on this appeal-and the
House, as stated above, refused to lay the ap.
neal on the table-twenty-three members
absent or not voting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

The Earl Of Derby and his Tory friends
for they are Of the extreme section of the
English conservatives-are once more in
DO wer in Great Britain, by an accident, ra-
Their by any change Of public opinion with
regard to the general politics Of Lord Pal
merston. The vote in the House of Com
mons, which caused the resignation Of the
Palmers,on Ministry. was upon the single
subject Of the conspiracy to murder" bill,
which was thrown out from the fear Of being
90 nsidered under French dictation. The
new ministry has much taleuts-but. unsup-
ported by the country. and not even in strict
alliance with the Peelites, or real Conserva,
,ives, We do not think it has much chance Tor
continuance. Indeed, the anticipation 10,
that it will be very short lived. Palmerston'
in opposition, will be very strong. Nothiog
in tho way of "rsform" is to be expected
from tho new ministry, and until they are
ousted, liberal measures will receive no gov,
orpment support.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

A GENCY FOR THE NEW YOKE w
~ LIZ HERALD.-All persons wishing
subscribe TO the Daily Herald, can 10 -,
leaving their names at GEO. + FREH,",,
Book aud Periodical Depot, No ia, hmg gro
Subscribers will be served regularly vi.
the paper, every morning. Single cor''
sale al the counter. .-,
Subscriptions received for all or any
Magazines, as well as daily or weekly pap
mn Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

DOTOMAC LODGE NOTtCE.-AlI persons
Indebted for Tuition, will find their bills IN
the hands OF Mr.. H. L. Monroe, who IS author
lied to deduct per cent for those VINO pay be-
fore the lsr OF April. All dellnquents after that
date, will be placed in the hands of Constable
for collection. THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE.
nh l3-dtApl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13

The American government, it is said, is to
for the free navigation of the Eibe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
The Carnival at Paris.

A Paris letter dated Sunday evening,
the 18th, says :-"Tbe Carnival which
has been rendered trist by the grippe and
the comparative absence of foreigners, is
now, in its expiring, but always most
brilliant moments, gay. The Pierrots are
numerous Crinoine is the tavorite theme
for carcature in dress. | have seen 90
the B,ulevards today, men dressed up as
women, with hoops which mus, have been
stolen from the great barrel Of Heidelberg
and who took up as much room as half dozen
ordinary individuals. They were followed
by laughing crowds"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-03-13
BALTIMORE, Feb 5, 1858. {

The above article is most concentrated
Phosphate manure, and should be welcomed as
great desideratum.
(>igned) CHARLES BICKELL, Ph. D.
The article is ground TO fine powder, and
put up in strong bags For sale low
nm l3 JAMES G. NEVETT.
NOR SALE.-Haylng permanently settled
/ myself IN the city OF Alexandra, now
oier 10 sell privately, the very desirable proper
~ IN the town OF Jetfersonton, CulpePer County,
Va, formerly owned by J. F Latham, consist
TT ing Of large and comfortable Dwell.
Ia LING HOUSE, Kitchen, Granary, Stable,
ice.nouse, &c, with about THIRTYTWO
ACRES OF beautiful grass land large and
productive Garden Orchard, &c, which will
sell on most accommodating terms. Any one
wishing to purchase, would refer them 10 Mr..
Caleb Burnley or Mr.. James Settle, residents
OF the above place; Mr.. Rice W. Payne, War.
renton, Va, or 10 u. English & Brother. Alexan.
dria. Inn l3-eotil c. w. ENGLISH.