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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

As one OF the tonnage train, from p,,L,..
burg was on its way towards Grafton nj, =.
Northwestern Virginia Railroad, on F,is,-
night last, fatal accident occurred. W..
near West Union, after midnight, the en,;-,
struck horse as il reached tresseI br;l.
crossing fork Of the MlnongaheIa RS
Though the engine had a modern ss.,.,
cow-catcher the horse was not thrown =.
track, but fell under the wheels ( the or,;s.
which was thereby driven from r.o 80
about the centre of the bridge and jarl '..1
into the river, IS feet below. followed Ivs;,L.
of the twelve cars attached, loaded with ba,,,
produce. The water was at le.s- ten a..
deep, and the cars and engine were alma.
entirely submerged.
The most fatal result Of the acciisp. /. g.
to be told. no less than three men To-, 49,.
lives by the disaster. They werr--,bs =,
CINE man. named G. lIilderbIaud'. the So
man, w. Clinton, and man, who was I.,,s
ing the grades as fireman, named U.r,.
Harvey, all of whom were killed either ss
the violence of the fall or by being dr5Vrsi
Hidebraudt was got out before lie WAS o.,
tiuct, but died almost Immediately. H.,
bodies of the others were not recovered T..
some hours afterward. The uu.o!,una,a MAJ
were all at their posts when the disaster ~.
Cured. The brakeman, named l.. Wilson
escaped in a miraculous way. He va.
about the middle Of the train and wont 5.on
with the sixth car. He WI, eufansiei vi,5
the wreck, and was not recovered ua,, a,,s,
an hours effort by the conductor Mr. Fin.
nell, who swan out 10 him aud sustained nj,
head out of the water TO prevent bis I, w..
ing. When got out be wa found to be Lu,
slightly injured.
the fifth man upon the train who was tbs
conductor, was the only one who lI uat p
down with the wreck, hi. iujy relurip,
h!m TO be upon the last car Of the tram.
The loss by this accident wi grotably Be-
not less than ten thousand d5.ar,. The
freight was mostly composed %, barrsIlsi
whiskey, alcohol, aud ca-Sti meat, end /,
not likely TO be seriously damaged. The
principal injury will be TO tie machinery
and cars. The train was runningat Il. reg.
ular speed of ten miles per hour. The bridge
is regular truss bridge, and the horse in II
tempting to cross it had fallen viii ai. la.s
between the ties, leaving his body above. b.
recty in the way of the cowciwh.r. This
position prevented the engine from throwing
bin from the track and thus ocel.irnpl me
accident. No damage was done u lie bridge.
BgN inner
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20
image by Lightning,

The Hartford Times says that severe
thunder storm occurred in New Haven, Mil
ford, and other neghboring places along the
southern line Of Connecticut, on Tuesday last.
IL Milford the lightning struck Jonas 6.
French's house occupied By Mr. F's family
aud the family Of Ralph Augur. 1t passed
down 18th chlnuies, dcmolishing one and
nearly destroying tue other. There we're
four stove, IN Tie house, every one Of which
was burst open aud broken to pieces. Mrs
Augur was sitting in from. Of one of the
stoves at the time Of the crash A part of
the stove was driven through the window to
a distance of or 6 rods. Mrs. A. had her
stockings and shoes torn from her feet, aud
her dress set on FIRE. She was considors bly,
burnt, but not dangerously injured. A
daughter Of Mrs. \. was close by, and had a
shoe and stocking carried off in the sane
way. The lightning passed through cup
board and scattered the crockery in every d.
recion, some Of the pieces striking lad of
II years anu badly cutting his face. Every
room 10 the house received more or less in
Jury, ana the house is sad to be left in 50
b5d condition as not to be worth repairing.
Nearly all the inmates we're Frustrated BY
the - OK, and some Of them we're removed
from the house in state of insensibility. -
Mrs Augur and daughter were badly burne' .
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20
rInrkeIOunfy "

On Thursday night, the On I,''r
broke out, by accident or the ball % p.
ce ndiary, in the Kitchen 0! Mr.; john .-.'., So
near Wildwood, consuming TIE 1u'''"'
all its contents. ,,.4s.5
On the same night, At Nr. !. . - $40,
negro child, eight or ten years ID, "'' ~
to death by its clothes taking me- a.:
The intelligent people Of C.aF%s' 90
one voice, opposed to the SrasooFS Co .,..,:
Warren county, certainly, is TN u ~ ,,...r
is-Wbilst in Frederick. out Of + ., &C..
and the immediate line Of the roa'' M !.
creased their taxes one DIP, the'
dorn. CLARKE JoUrTa!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

In reply TO q respondent, we would state
that we believe, the sale of Mount Vernon
70 ;be Ladies' Mount Vernon Association has
been made, and $4,000 of the purchase mo-
nav Maid in cash. Mr.. Washington, we un-
derstaud. retains possession until payment
of SIS 900 is made, which will, probably
take place 10 few months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

"X," the Washington corr espopdet OF the
Baltimore Sun, says:--"It may be that the
Kansas bill will not be passed before the
close of the session. There is no need OF
hurrying the question, and the admioistra-
finn is Quite willing, row that the time for
terminating the session is fixed, to give the
mamhers time for sober reflection, and tor
ceiling down &C." This is very different
Ianruage from that used but few weeks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20
Henry Clay.

At the Clay Festival, in Memphis, on the
anniversary of the birth day Of Henry Clay
Ex-Governor Foote presided. and made two
or three speeches. 10 the course OF one Oh
his speeches he said:--"I shall never forget
a scene which occurred in the city OF Annap,,
oils. 10 Maryland. during the summer OF
1850. Mr.. Clay had become greatly e1-
bsusted with the severe labors through whlch
be had been passing; those labors, q con.'nua'
finn of which was so soon afterwards TO TEL
inmate his valuable life. An old and Valu.
Cd scboolmate of nv own, Senator Pratt, OF
MARYLAND. invited Mr.. Clay and few others
of his friends to spend day or two at MS
bosn;table residence. Mr.. Clay accepted the
insitation, and proceeded to Annappi's' at
tended by several gentlemen quite well Known
TO the country. Dir. Dickinson OF New ! ork
Was among the invited guests. Mr.. brlgnt'
n Indiana. and Mr.. Dawson, OF Georgia,
whom YOU all knew 80 we'll. and valued 81
highly. / bad the honor OF being 10 company
also. The day after We got to 'nator ffa''
IL was proposed that we should take snoft
walk through the city, and visit that ancient
time honored building, within the precinc,s Oh
which the old Revolutionary Congress held It's
session AZ the close of the war oilnuepenGence,
We went timber accordingly, and entered
the generated room where WaShirg ton ger
formed one of the most trikipg acts OF his ne
I sllude 10 the surrender Gf his sword to the
Continental Congress. When MIR. Clay en-
tered the hall he inquired for the spot "here
Washington stsod when this scene was enac,
ted. Il was pointed out to him. lie stepped
forward and occupied it for moment gazlns'
soiemply and earnestly around the rooE'
which is precisely in the condition IL ~as i "s
when ooeu pied by Congress- A CROWD o.
oitiseus gathered about him. l never saw
him when bis appearance and bearing were I'
altogether 30 majestic and imposing is
seemed really to be for the moment the granu
parsonage upon whose glores his mlnd was
meditating. The multitude assembled us-
manded to bear bis august voice. lie az"
dressed them The speech was short but I'M
pre.siye, beyond any oratorical efior; have
ever witnessed. He took a rapid view OF the
condition Of the country; the commotion exls-
tipg. the dangers of the hour the expedients
necessary 10 be resorted to in order to rescue
the republic from destruction. lie especially
enlarged upon the danger of showing too
much respect, at such moment. to party and
;ts bebe,ts; closing With the memorable decla-
rat;or-"That party shall in future be my par.
fvphich shall prore most Jaa4tmt TO the C"'o"."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

At n disturbance in a publ house in Bal
timOre, on Saturday last, man was stab
bed, and is reported to be in critical condi,
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

A new Post Office is established at Sandy
Hook, Rappahsnnock county, 'a'' anu
Arthur NJ. Smith appointed postmaster al
or near the site Of the former othce, BACK
Rock, between Culueper aud Front Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20
LOsInp AII~-A Family Scene.

There is something exceedingly tender, as
we'll as instructive in the following, which
we take from the Chid's Paper
"a few years ago a merchant failed IN
business. lie went home one evening, in
great agitation. what is the NATTER"
asked his wife. 81 am bcggared. | have
lost nv ailn' he exclaimed, pressing his
hand upon his forehead, as if his brain vas IN
whirl.
All" said his wife, Il am left" "All,
papa!" said his eldest boy; mere am -
And | 100, papa" said his little sirl, run
ming up and putting her arms around hi7
neck 'ls not lost, papa" repeated Eddie.
and you have your health left" said his
wife. "And your two bands to work With,
papa" said bis eldest; land can help you"
land your two feet, papa, to carry you
about" "And your two eyss to see WITH
papa" said little F. Idle.
And you have Gods promises" said his
grandmother. And good God, SAID bis
wife. And heaven to go to-" said the little
girl. "Aod Jesus who came to fetch us there"
said his eldest
cod forgive me, said the poor merchant,
bursting into ,eITs. Il have not lost AL. -
What are the few thousands which called
nv all, to these precious things which TOD
has left me-" ADD he clasped bis family 10 his
bosom, and kissed bis wife and children With
q thankful heart.
All no, there are many things more pre-
cious than gold and bank stocks, valuable as
these may be in their place. When the Cen.
trail America was laundering at sea, bags and
purses Of gold were stresn about the deck,
az worthless as the mere rubbish. Life,
lifs!" was the prayer. 70 some Of the wretch
ed survivors, Water, water" was the pray
er. Bread, bread" it was worth its weight
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

Mr.. Everett will deliver his Washington
IN Columbia, S. c., aud proceed vi" Augusta
to Atlanta, Macon, Milledeeville, Coiumbu',
Montgomery. Mobile, and New of'e'nS' ana
dsl;,sr his washington successfully at those
places. He will then wend bis way up TUG
Ei.si.sippi, visiting Vicksbure, Msw l"n,.
ood other cities Of the West IN bio s00'e
NJrthwsrds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

The French passport system has been
sliobtly modified. Our Minister at LoLdor,
Mr.. Dallas, has addressed note to Mr.
BAYLOR, United States Consul at Manchester
explaining how Americans travelling to
France will be affected by the new passport
system, and stating that the passport OF cur
LEGATION in London must bear the wise OF the
French Consul in that city to be effective, and
that the applicant must pay the French Con
sui for the wise
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

1t is thought that no Bankrupt Law will
bs acted 90 OF the present session Of Congress
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

Punch has portrait of "Tbe next am
bassador to Naples" 1t is seventy.tour-
pounder behind which stands an English tar
with his hand on the fuse. There is evident
ly desire, on the part of considerable
party, in England, to make hostile demonstra-
ton against Naples. The Neapolitsn govern
ment has recently liberated two English pris-
oners, said to have been justi6ably de-
tanned. This tardy act of justice has not
been accom- plished till one of the sufferers
had lost his reason and both their health ;
nor indeed has it been paid as debt of JUS
tice. but conceded as an act of grace. We
published, few days ago, an account OF the
straight forward American diplomacy OF Mr.
Oxen, who dema nded and received such
speedy justice from the GROWN of the Two
Sicilies 10 the case of an American citizen
desiring to visit his parents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

Twenty-one cases of yellow fever from the
steam irigate Susquehanna were sent to
the Marine Hospital on Saturday, and immt-
diately after the Health Officer sent her to
the lower Quarantine anchorage to ride out
quarantine probation of thirty days. Her
officers and crew, except so many as may be
necessary to remain 90 board as ship keepers,
have been ordered to leave the ship and take
quarters on the Qtrantine grounds, where
they will remain until all fear has passed
that they will be attacked with yellow fever.
Several Of the sick died on SATURDAY.. but
the remaining cases are doing well. NJ eft
forts are spared by the officers at quarantine,
to provide for the unfortunates. A force OF
Metropolitan police was furnished to assist
the Health Officer while the crew OF the
Susouehanua are detained at Quarantine.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

The noble conduct of the officers OF the
British Navy, including the medical meo' de-
tailed 10 the account of the recent epidemic
on board the United States ship Susquehan-
nah, will endear all those who Gaze forward
so cheerlully, to risk their lives for the relief
of cur officers and ssameu. to the American
Navy. and, we hope, will be suitably &C
knowIedgcd by our government. 1t Is by
such kind Offices that the peace and friend
ship of two great nations, will be preserved
and perpetuatcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

A general order has been issued by the
Comnander-in Chief of the army, directing
particularly the movements of the troops
from the barracks at Newport, Jefferson. and
Carlisle, and from forts Columbus and Ran
DALI for Utah, at the shortest notice. Gen.
p. Smith is appointed to the command of the
Department Of Utah, aud Brisadier General
Harvey and Gen. Johnston to command, ac-
cording to their brevet rank. Col. Lee sue:
ceeds to the command of the Department OF
the West. Colonel and Inspector General
Mansfield is relieved from the duty OF in
specting recruits, which duty will deVove on
Lieut.. Col j. f. Johnston. The greater por-
ton of the troops destined for Utah are to
concentrate at Fort Leayenworth, to be ready
to move on the arrival of Gen. Smith. The
head. quarters Of the Second Infantry has
been transferred to St. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

TREsH BEDFORD WATER, put up IN
Il Glass Carboys, received and Tor sale o.
HENRY COOK * co.
an % Sare1ta Hall
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

ENOR SALE A good CART, with iron
4 axles; also, good DRAY, an excellent
mahogany double desk, and lot OF second hand
boards Apply TO C. NEVETT.
an l7---3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

TOUsEKEEPER'S BRUSHES, also Stove
and Shoe Brushes-a large assortment on
hand aud for sale by
JOHN LEADBEATER & son,
Stablers Old stand, Nos 5 q I, south Fairiax.st
4 ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

The deliberations Of the Kansas Conference
Committee were delayed last week, in con-
sequence of the indispOsition of MIR. Hunter,
and Mr.. Stephens. 1t is said, however, that
there is no indication yet that the Committee
will agree, nor that any compromise will
meet with favor. The majority of the House
Committee have agreed to make no PROPOSE
ton, because as the Senate asked for the
Conference, the Senate Committee must pro-
pose notifications of the Senate bill if they
desire to have any adopted. Mr.. English
still Processes to be opposed to any serious
rnodifi cation of the Crittenden amendment.
The suggestion was informally made by Mr..
Seward that both the Senate and House bill
should be discarded, and action based on the
Leavenworth Constitution. 1t is the belief
of member of the Committee that new
plan or none must be adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-04-20

The London Times Of April I'd has lea
der on the Mormon difficulties, in which, al
ter some common-places, it remarks that the
Mormons must support desperate struggle
or acquiesce in the reform Of their institu-
tons, or accept the alternative of seeking
refuge beyond the dominion of the United
States. 1t concludes in the following IAN
gusge:-"We certainly cannot desire their
presence within the British territory, and
recent speech, comparing their present con.
dtion with British colonial bondage
makes US hope that Queen NictorIa's Em.
pire will not be favored with new race OF
polygamists. They may, however, migrate
into the Mexican territory, drive out the To-
dams and sec up their sensual theocracy in
the place of native superstition. But this
will only defer the day of the inevitable
struggle. The tide of American settlement
will follow them, and Brigham Young or
his successor will be threatened with ex-
tirpation by new generation of citizens
Oar only hope is that the Mormon body
will, under The pressure of necessity, over
throw their priests and prophets and accept
the merely human nominees of MIR. Buch-
anan.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

PRINCE NAPOLEON a PRIEST THE or.
dination ofPrisce Napoleon, who has been
for some time studying in the College o.
of the Propaganda was to have taken
place on the 18th instant at Rome, wher
he was to have been called to the holy
order of priesthood. Tbs prince pres
is to reside TT Rome.
One of our smart city lads hearing his
father read an article in the paper in re-
lation to new invention of bricks of glass,
exclaimed
"Glass bricks--I know what thom is. F"
"What is il % inquired one of the
family.
"They are tumblers of liquor" shout
cd the juvenile @ 81
ILLINOIS CENTRAL Manufacturing
the past two weeks the receipts of Louis
lana sugar by this road have been very
large. Every day eight or ten care have
come in from Cairo loaded = Chicago
Press. ..
When Baltimore lady is kissed, she
says she feels as though she was taking
chloroform, and remains insensible as
long as the operation lasts.
A pair of boots marked o." having
been found in humpback whale taken
of Nahant a, few days since, il is guessed
BY some wag that they belonged to Jonah
Preposterous.
Why lisa colt getting hr"t~'i'
la'kassse he is going through the :. bridal .
ceremony.
Lieut.. Maury, the distinguished author
of wind and current charts, is among the
officers restored to full rank and pay by
the decision of the Naval Courts at Wash
ington.
Thos. Marshall, the noted Temperance
advocate in former years, Is iecturnS al
Louisville. AT one lecture he was so in
toyicated that he could hardly stand up.
A public meeting was held at Belle
vile, Illinois, a short time since, at which
twas resolved that forty thousand mount
ed volunteers should at once be called
for to fight the Mormens.
On his death bed, distinguished hui
morist requested that no one might be
invited to his funeral. Because" said
the dying wag, cit is civility which |
can never repay.
Shocks was advised to get his life in
sured. /" Won't do it, said he il
would be just my luck to live forever, il
was to do that"
Mrs. Shocks merely said =" Well,
would not, my dear
Some landlords are in the habit of lay
ing an extra fork across the plates Of their
delinquent boarders, as much rs to say,
Fork over p
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

nh
Main Street. Independence. Iowa.

Main Street. Independence. Iowa.
FEW & WHITE, PROpRIETORS.
4 FINE Bowling Alley has just been added
N to this Saloon, which together with pair
of excellent Billiard Tables, offers every oppor-
tunity for the lovers Of these games to enjoy
pleasantly leisure hour
1t will be the endeavor of the Proprietors to
maintain the best order about their premises
Their rules are rigid and will be strictly enfor-
ced.
Liquors, Segars, dc.
Their establishment is not surpassed by any
in this section of country, and they intend to
conduct it in such manneras to meet the appro-
baton of their patrons and the public.
lseplO-ly) FEW d WHITE.
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

The reputation of Dr.. Bakers Pain
Panacea has not. only become established
as the great care -qH, for frosted limbs,
ehilblains, bruises, sprains and pain Of
every description, but it has proven itself
In numerous severe cases of Rheumatism
HEAR WHAT THE PHYSICIANS SAY.
Hartford CRY. BIAcKronp Co, IND,
Nov. 81, 1854
DR.. O. K. BAKER-SIR II had DELAYED
sending the receipt for the medicine for
some time that might have an opportu-
nifty of testing your Pain Punaeea in a
case OF Chronic Rheumatism. of long
standing. which was thoroughly cured
by six twenty five cent bottles of your
Pam Ponacea, andI Have no hesitation
inieeommending it to my customers, as
one Of the best medicines before the pub.
lie. as it seems to be all il is recommend
cd. Yours, with much respect,
- h'A7 j. F.. MOLER, M. d.
For Sale by r. L. Thompson, in Quas-
qaeton. and by agents in every town in
the county
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
Estray Notice.

TAKEN UP BY H. b. HATCH, OF SUM
i ner township, Buchanan county, on the
2sth day Of November, 1857, One red COW
about four years old, with white face and white
belly. One gray roam OK five years old, with
one horn broken off, and one black OK FIVE
years old, with white spots. both horns broken
off, and bell on.
Appraised before j. NJ. Bryan, Esq, the Cow
at s 10, and the Oxen at $50.
L. BREWER County Clerk
Independence, Dee. &c, 1857. (dcc3l -3m
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21

Much has been said Of late in regard
10 Prof Woods Hair Restorative, and il
as no doubt. all it is represented to be.
y y an article compounded upon the
most scientific principles, acting upon
ehe iirif hike an April shower upon vege-
'A'ion, causing il % grow. become tlnck
ana glossy, aud Aft is grav. TO change
u " ATS original color after tew days
application. For sale by all druggists
lisoughout theIe0unirya a,s& 81 ~
Quasqueton guardian. (Quasqueton, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1856-1858, 1858-01-21
BRoNcn1rrs.--That scource to clergy

BRONCHITIS. That scourge to clergy
men, and public speakers generally, is
always greatly relieved, and generally
cured. by the use of "Well's Pectoral
Syrup of Wild Cherry" Asthma is also
generally cured by its use, and in all
Lung diseases it has control never be-
fore equalled. Were it advertised, as
most medicines are that get large sale,
the sale would astound everybody. But
The proprietor relies principally on its
merits for increased sales, and they are
increasing rapidly.-Limn Co, Register
Sold in Quasqueton by R. l.. Thomp
son, and by dealers generally. Agents
have Wells Annual Visitor free il is full
of fun and useful matter. E. M. Wells
publisher Chicago.
Why is there so much Consumption in
the country ? Because in this fast and
fortune making age, health is too often
considered of secondary consequence
A cold is neglected, trusting to the
strength of a good constitution to work
it off. A cough is the resul, and incipi
ent consumption steals upon you. Had
you commenced with that excellent ex-
cellent expectorant, DR.. Halls Balsam
for the Lungs, you would be in the en-
joyment of good health. Call upon the
authorized agent and oct free almanac.
Sold in Quasquetoh, by K. l.. InoInP
son, and by agents in every town in the
county. See advertisement