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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
The kansas Election.

H5 have long since failed to place any
great reliance Oh naws coming from Kansas.
\ rev days ago, however, the telegraph re
ported on what was said to be the authority
Of Gov. Denver, that the free. State party had
given some 10000 majority against the Lee
compton constitution, and carried the Leg
Isature aud State officers. This news was
copied from the ST. Louis Democrat. The
Washington Star Of Saturday, however, ays:
Our reliable aiSices from Governor Denver
are even later than those of toe ST Louis
Democrat. They were derived from gen.
tleman WHO personally knows the facts of the
case. He has satisfied us that the election
IT the 9Th inst, went against the Topekaites
by at least majority Of 1000 votes The
returns received up to the time he left the Ter.
ritory renders that fact certain past peradyen.
ture. 80 we assure the Stars readers that
there can be no truth 10 this dispatch where
IN II alleges that tie Topekaites, rather tban
the dem gcrats--the friends of the Leeom pton
constitution as carried in the election of the
2lst ult.--were triumphant on the 4,h inst.
The latter have carried, not only the State
officers, but the Legislature also, the news
from the correspondence Of the St. Louis
democrat to the contrary notwithstanding.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
"Orators" In Legislative Bodies.

Really aren't men seldom speak and when
they d. speak, they always have something to
say Washington, jefferson, Madison, Mon
roe, Jackson, and q host of Others of the
greatest intellects and most efficient represer-
tatyes which aUy country ever had, seldom
spoke longer than fifteen or twenty minutes;
aud the reason OF it was, that these gentle
men took il for granted that while they had a
good deal of sense, other people had some
too reflection which never enters the brain
Of q modern windy ora.Jr. lie thinks he
knows everything. aud that other people are
enlightened Just i'll proportion as be unbosOms
himself.
Ooe Of the evils Of this false mode Of est
mating real ability is, that a windy orator
always stands the bet chance Of an slection
to public 5itcc, Unless man can speak for
at ics-t three hours without showing signs of
fatigue, or illuminating a single idea, he il
not considered proper person to 60 to Con-
gress or tue Legislature Real ability and
worth, industry and practical sense-haye al.
ways to yield to the man who can gas it lOL-
est and tell the mos! anecdotes. Hence our
halls OF legislation -esp ecially Congress
are filled with windy orators to the exclusion
Of working men and sound pract cal states
mansh'p-~and hrec-f0urtbs Of the time which
they cXpend in the public service is wasted
in spcachmakiug to the serious retardation of
public business and at 4 cost Of thousands on
thousands of dollars to the people.-Lp,ch-
JtgJ RsDRiiclu.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Key. DIR. LIYinRstone,

This eminent explorer has withdrawn
from the service of the London Missionary
Society, and returns shortly to Africa, in the
employ and under the patronage of the Brit
ish Government. Five thousand pounds were
lately voted by Parliament to DR.. Livingstone,
to enable hin to prosecute the exploration
of the river Zambesi and the Southern por-
ton of the African Continent. This is lib
cral appropriation, handsomely done, and
done promptly. A like amount has for
years been solicited from the Congress of the
United States, but not yet granted, for re-
counsisance of that portion Of Western Atri-
ca lying east of Liberia. This region will
compare iavorably with that proposed to be
visited by DR.. Livingstone, in its capabilities
for trade--to obtain which is the object of
the British nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Respect to Hon. c. +. Mercer.


We learn that at the recent meeting of the
Board of Directors of the American Colorizac
ton Society, the Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, the
venerable chairman, rose and spoke briefly
but emphstically Of the great services rem
dered to the American Colonization Society
by the Hon. Charles Fenton Mercer, of Nir-
GINA, as we'll as of the arduous. prOtracted,
and able epdeavors to unite all nations in u
denuuciation Of the African slave trade as
piracy by universal common law. lie sug-
eested that the Board Of Directors, or a COM
mittee of the board should wait upon Gen.
Mercer, at present in Washington, aud e1-
press the profound respect entertained for
him by all its members. A committee, OF
which Mr.. Whittlesey was named as chair
man, was then appointed. This committee
waited upon the venerable statesman AMI
philanthropist on Friday evening, and when
assured by Mr.. Whittlesey of the respect and
affection cherished towards him by all the
members Of the Board of Directors and
friends of the Society. Mr.. Mercer expressed
with emotion bis thanks for the honor that
was done hm, his vies Of the immense evil
which must be brought upon Africa by any
revival of the slave trade under any gulse,
his attachment to the Society, and regret that
he had not been able to render it more valu-
able services. To the last expression Mr..
Whittlesy promptly replied, You nnst allow
the Society to hold its own opinion OF these
services, "-NQt Int
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Tn. pactfic RnlIroad Hlll.

The democratic journals of this State, with
one accord, condemn the project as uDconsti-
tutional. and, therefore, oppose it with oil the
zeal at their command. The Richmond Ex-
aminer says:
"Ifthere was already railroad in success
! full operation from the Missouri river to San
| Francisco, as Il stranger would infer from the
reading Of the bill Of Senator Gwin, the
/ proposition would undeniably be entitled to o
| favorable consideration; but as it is nothing
more nor less than proposition for building,
| By the general government, railroad from
the Missouri 70 the Pacific, the question pre-
sents itself 70 Congress and the country in a
very different light with the lights now
! before Us, as well known politician once
raid in reference to another question, we
are decidedly and uncomproElisingIy Op-
posed to Senator OWNS bill and to all Con
gressional schemes with like Objec; in view;
and We sincerely hope that they will be
promptly voted down by the representatives
of the people,"
On the contrary, the Philadelphia Press,
warmly aPplauds the measure. 10 its issue
of Thursday, we are told:
The time has arrived when this great
country wanting it, must have through inter
. communication by railroad as well as by tel
cgraph, from the East to the West, AS well as
we'll MS from North to the South. We are now
half natOn with our full resources undeve-
oped, without direct and rapid conveyance
from State ~ State, from shore to shore
California, above all, which appears u pos
scss the greatest facilities for agriculture and
manufactures, az well as for gold and com
merce, must be brought closer to her sister
States. With considerable appropriateness,
the reporting of the bill matured IN the rail.
road committee of the Senate was cUnfded
to Mr.. Gwin, the distinguished Senator from
California"
Notwithstanding it is pretty well settled,
that considerable majority of both Houses
are 10 favor Of Senator OWNS proposition,
there is still ray of hope for its opponents.
Great diversity of opinion exists as to the
cheapest and most practical route for the
construction Of the road This will natu-
reilly give rise to dsputation and strife among
the friends Of the scheme South SIDE Dem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
A Condemned Life OF Bankrupt

An English paper gives the following
an outline of the commercial life Of a o.
chant named Monteith, who was recently
clared bankrupt for E4OO,OU0
In 1885 he commenced business 10 Ga,
cow, Scotland, as a calico printer, and AFT
four or five years of unsuccessful trade, ha
for about Gao, 600, paying very sma
dividend. lie then went to Mancbe.'s
where be commenced again at calico ~,
ter, and, as before, failed, paying again,
any, o very small dividend. lie then 2
turned to Glasgow, and got situation 10 !
large calico printing house, and receive
besides q handsome salary, large suns .
money by way OF commission. H. e
travagance, however, beggared hin, and b
was dismissed with on his making 40 aiya.
appeal, present of Ct 500. He ccmmea@
business again in 1918, and has for the ,5h
time become bankrupt, with assets, VINE,
10 all probability, will only pay dIrlit.
of few pence in the pound. Th., huge 0r
will fall almost exclusively upon The ul,I
tunate shareholders of the Western B'1i
In the course Of his last examination, VI
teith stated that bis domestic expenses 81.
aged Gl,7O4 year since he c9mmea.
business this last time. II common r.
is to be believed, he kept no style v.
few men, with less than ElJOJJ s..
would attempt. He bad Is servant,
riages and horses, a splendid table and co
wines, an e1travagant family, and .-'..
and elegant country mansion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Bank of Roe Kin q IA a IN.

At meeting of the Stockholders Of the
Bank Of Rockingham, on Saturday last, the
following gentlemen were elected Directors
for the present year: A. B. Trick, p. Hene.
berger, VIM. G. Stevens, VIM. A. Conrad, K
W. Tburmcnd, Jno. IL. Hopkins, Z. T. II
Warren, Henry OFT, and Gerard NJ. Efin'
ger. The former officers were reelected
and their salaries fixed at what they were
last year.
The Report of the condition of the Bank
read before the election of Directors, show.
ed the institution to be 10 safe, sound and
prosperous condition, and fully entitled t.
the public confidence Rockingham Reg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Dcnfh OF Mr.. Adam on :.

Walter II. Adamsoo, esq, Register Of
Wills, of Montgomery county, died at RICK
Vile, Md, on Saturday week.
Though Mr.. Adamsou, was Frustrated By
smallpox, it was thought light case until
the night before his death, when be suddenly
became worse, and expired on Saturday
afternoon about four o'clock. 1t is not
known how he contracted the disease.
Mr.. Adamson was young man, who had
so far gained ;he confidence Of the party to
which he belonged, as to be nominated for,
and elected to one of the most important and
responsible Offices of the county, the duties
Of which be had fulfilled, for some time, in
the most correct and satisfactory manner.
lie was an intellisent gentleman and an
agreeable companion, and possessed many
estimable traits Of character. lie leaves be-
hind him large and interesting family to
whom be was devoted. His sudden and dis
trcssng death has cast a gloom OYER our
community 0ckUHh iDruHQi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Rsmafns OF Mrs. Madison.

The Southern Chronicle, published at
Orange Court House, Va, says.
We learn that the remains Of Mrs. Mai;.
son were brought from Washington by her
nephew, Mr.. CUTE. on Wednesday, the II .h
inst, and deposited 10 the cemetery at Mont
peler, near the monumen; recently placed
by the citizens Of this county over the grave
OF her husband. This, We understand, was
in compliance With wish expressed by Mrs.
Madison herself. Circumstances unsvoia-
bic have heretofore delayed it. 1t would
however, have been cousummated when the
Madison monument was erected 10 Septem
Der last, if her relatives in Washington had
known at the time thes this was about being
done
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Hale upon fancy.

Hale vs.. Chief Justice fancy We car
respect the opinions OF such di5sentienr
Judges as associates Mclean and Curtis, in
the bred Scott case, although We cannot
embrace them. But John p. lIale's crit
c.ms and structures upon the Decision of the
Court, based by him unon an assumed com
pctence to contest and refute" it, are super,
iatvely rich. Coke upon Lit'le'on" will,
surely after this, cease to text book toi
lqw-earncrs, but 10 lieu of it they will have
that vast treasury of orthodox legal lore,
"IIale upon the bred Scott Deci5ion,'
We have dipped considerably into this pro-
duction and, levity apart, We feel bound to
say that it borders so closely upon failure
that we doubt whether it will 60 through two
editions, although we feel quite sure that the
Black Republican presses will make pro
disious Efforts to keep it from sinking int
the lowest depths OF oblivion which it seems
to have been carefully prepared tor'-I5iSfs'
IyyyJ Int
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Cupid Conquered by Somnus.

The Courier de Lyon says that at the mar
riase of young couple during the long e1,
horfng of the priest, tue bride went fast
asleep The groom discovered it just as be
was about to put on the ring. lie was much
annoyed, but concealed it out Of respect to
the holy place. But as soon as the services
were ever be got into carriage with his
friends and drove OF, announcing to the
brides father that he Yas leaving Lyons, aud
the sleepy bride might DO a. she pleased. N
thing could change his resolution. lie
would not live with woman who could fall
asleep on such an interesting OCCASION
Paying the forfeit .2,00g frencsl stipulated
in the marriage contract. he went to Belgium.
where be hss situation as foreman Of To-.
bacco factory and hopes in toe fumes Of the
weed, to forget all about love and sleepy
marriages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
Ending OF a Divorce Case.

A writer in the States says:-"My fair
readers will remember a terrible domestic
muss in Boston last year, in which a young
fellow, named Sumner, wac SO beaten that
be died, giving rise u all sorts OF suits for
manslaughter, divorce, and other naughty
matters. Well, gentleman here just from
Kansas, tells me that this same Mr.. Frank
Dalton and his wife have made friends, de-
termined to live 10 peace, and are now quiet
ly settled st Lawrence. where he is doing bu-
siness."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
r,,.m.,,. Riot in Loui.viIIe.

LOUISVILLE, Jan. 81, P. MA disgraceful
fight occurred tonight between the mem bers
of the Mechanics aud Hope Fire ompanies.
The members of the Hope ran. deserving
their machine, which the Mechanics hauled
home. A man named House was shot, and
it il feared mortslly wounded. A number
of Others were severely injured with slung-
shots, spsnners, 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The New Orleans papers contain full ac-
counts Of the damage done by the late hurri-
cane in that city-aready noticed BY US -
There were three lives lOst-a large amount
of property was destroyed or injured. The
shipping suffered severely.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

1t is said that the strange fever" now
prevailing in Havana, is the AFRICAN fever
even more fatal than the Yellow Fever,
aud which, it is thought, was the epidemic
that caused such frightfdl loss OF lie IN
Norfolk, O few years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

Letters from Philadelphia intimate that
the banks Of that city will resume on the LIST
February, and we have reason to expect thst
the banks of Baltimore will simultaneously
come into the measure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

Mr.. Paxton, chairman of the House Com
mttee Oh the Oyster Fuudum, is now in Nor
folk, collecting information in regard to the
exyeiiency of lovyiug tax on oysters, both
foF their protection and as source OF
reYenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

A petition to Congress, was presented In
the House of Representatives on Friday last
by Hon. Mr.. Stewart, in reference TO the es-
tablishment of steamship communication be-
tween Baltimore and the West India Islands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

Mrs. Cassn, to whom on Friday evening"
in Georgetown, the dreadful accident hap
pened of having her dress catch fire from q
stove, and who was injured and suffered SO
much in consequence, died on Sunday morn
ing, at about quarter to o'clock. She
continued in much agony up to the time oil
her death
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The Calcutta Trade is very much depressed
in Boston, the market being heavily stocked
with India goods. Nine ships have arrived
there from Iudis siucs the l4th, and nearly
twice that mum Der are due.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The Republican" members of the House
held q caucus on Friday evening. to make
preparations for the struggle which will
shortly epsue upon the question of the adnis-
siou of Kansss into the Union under the Lee
CON pton constitution. They expect to de-
feat the measure. Mr.. Blair. Of Missouri, ID
to lead the opposition in ,his important par
iismsntsy pitched battle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The rgor with which Mayor Tiemann, in
New York, is pursuing the lottery vendors
has brought to light the fact that there are
over three hundred brokers ofthis description
10 the fifth and eight wards Of the city alone
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

Lady Napier, the wife of the British min
lister at Washington, arrived at Old Point 90
W ednesday last, in the stea mer Water Witch.
Lieut.. Lowell, commanding, from Washing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

There is a letter in the post'ofhce at Char
lot,esville, post marked Palmyra Va with
the following direction: Monsieur Gouvern'r
de Province Virginia, Chartesville, Aner'que,,,
OidOnence de Commsndeut al General Z. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The FOREIGN News will be read with inter-
est. Gen. Havelock, the brave British SOL
der, in India is dead--and other European
celebrities have also passed from the stage
The Leviathan is moving SLOWLY to her "des
tined element" Financial affairs have a
favorable aspect. The rebellion in India
dies hard-but die it must.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The Boston Traveller states that IN some
places upon the ice ponds at Woburn, Mass,
the ice is now nine inches thick. At Fresh
Pond, however, it is only about four inches
Should the present cold weather continue tor
a day or two the ice cutting will commence
at the former place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

1t is confidently stated in the diplomatic
circles that war between Mexico and Spain
is inevitable. The latest advices from MIR.
Dodge, our Minister to Spain, state that il is
the generally received opinion at Madrid
that Spain will shortly make demonstration
on Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The Plymouth was visited on S turday at
the Washington navy yard by the Secretaries
of War aud of the Navy, with large party
of ladies and gentlemen, who were received
by her commander, Lieut.. Dahlgren. They
were shown the different portions of the ar
mament, and the great gun" was repeatedly
fired with signal effect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

1t will be remembered that Judge Goodloe,
of the Fayette Circuit Court, OF Kentucky,
decided in the case Of Morgan VS.. Dudley,
that naturalization by the State courts was
not valid The case was carried up and the
Courts of Appeals has reversed the decision.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

1t is rumored that Commodore Joseph
Smith, Of the head of the bureau Of navy
yards and docks. has been ordered to the
com mand Of the u. S. steamer Colorado, now
fitting out at the Gospoit (Va.) hayward, as
the flagship of the home squadron, in place
of Commodore Padding, of the U. 5. steamer
Wabash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The large fve-story building owned by
Willis Thral, in Hartford, Connecticut, and
occupied by several manufacturers, was to-
tally destroyed by fire en- the Dist. Loss
about 100000. The sufferers are Willis
Thrall, I. Kobn, Willis and Wylie, printers,
S. Andrus & Son, w. w. House, stereotype
plates, A. K. Johnson. Charles Parker, L..
Stebbins & Co., Geo. Metcalie. The build.
ing, with all its contents, was total loss.-
Large numbers are thrown out Of employ
ment in consequence Of the fire. 1t was the
largest that has occurred in Hartford for 20
years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

The Hudson river is almost entirely clear
Office from New York to Coxsackie. From the
latter place to Albany the ice is in many pla-
ces thick and heavy, but full Of air-holeS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26
a short Session.

We see it intimatad that the present SEES
sion of Congress will not be long one. 1t
is true, this is what's called the long session,
and under ordinary circumstances, when
there was no business Of importance TO
transact. would last till about the middle Of
July. Now, when Kansas, Utah, Nicaragua
and other mOmentOus subjects III addition -
the usual staple topics OF legislation, dem ana
consideration, the session Will be hurried 70
a close, because the members receive liked
annual salary, no matter what the length oil
the session, whereas formerly 1t was eight
dollars per diem, and the longer the session,
the more of the eight dollars. Such Is sub.
stantially the reason which we see assigned
T. sustain the probability OF short session.
/ Indeed, Mr. Buchanan hints as much 10 his
messages. Nevertheless, We hope the law
regulating the present mode Of compensation
will not be repealed IL is true that the rate
| of pay is enormous, and that not one IN ten
of the members could earn a third VI the
amount in any regular vocation at home
With the brides which few OF them are
openly accused OF receiving, there must be
some men 10 that body who will grow rich
By the public plumber. But better give them
even five or ten thousand dollars per annum
than q per diem. All the country asks vi
Congress is to let it alone. The Union gets
on IN toleratle peace and quietness until Con
gress meets, aud then the cave Of Il Illus is
opened, AMI the gale, of angry disputatlon
sweep over the land, blowing up party and
sectional hatred into furious blaze, and
threatening the destruction OF our mon and
tree institutions 1t Is true that Congress
has no power to ruin the Republic, and that
they are but the servants Of the people, who,
if their agents really put the mansIoa IN
danger by a serious attempt at lncendarIsm.
will take them by the back of the collar aud
put them out Of the door. But, their pro
tracted pother keeps the public mind IN III
| healthy excitement, and fills the minds OF
nervous people with cons ut approximations,
whilst the perpetual taking - Buncombe
otfends the good taste and lowers the reputa-
tiGn OF the country. \ few able and vii
tuous men in the House aud Senate really DO
all the business and the work, whilst the
great mass would better be anywere else
Wherefore, by all mea ns, let the stated annual
! salary be Continued, and, if necessary, IN
creased, on condition Congress will not sit
more than month 10 the year.-Rtca. Dtgp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

Congress has commenced the eighth week
of the session, with fair amount of work
carved out for several months TO come.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-26

A drunken man, in Baltimore, on Satur-
day night last, attempted to murder bis wife
and daughter. He was arrested.