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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
supposed Cause OF the Potato Rot

The Buffalo Commercial announces ,dr
| Mr.. Alexander Henderson, Of that city, hs.
made discovery of the cause OF the poau
rot, which, if it should prove correct, will Il
of vast importance, as the means OF tutu:
prevention can also be found. lie think: i
is produced by an insect, the egg OF which =
laid on the skin Of the potato, is invisible e
the naked eye, but may be detected With !
microscope, and is planted with the seed p:
ta;o. This egg is ha.ched 10 about elk dag,
and the young insect stays in the ground Qr
til be gets wings. In she meantime be j: el.
gagged 10 singing the tuhars, each reFi9rS
ton poisoning the root and begettiDg the TT
While vet in the ground, and es eaFly as tt:
tenth day of existence, the young insects c:
habit, and from the great rspldlty with wb@
they propagate, Mr.. II. argues that the e.!
is deposited before :be first emergeoce 'Fy-
the ground although in case OF cold vi
weather, tbeiusecs sometimes leaves the VII"
and returns to the tuber. ODiy few dsn
are REQUIRED for the entire destruction Of u;
vine. The insect is remarkably indust'iou'
but the destruction of the vines does lot 81.
feet the tuber except to stop Its growth.
NJ. II. states that by sprinkliog qulcsin.
over the potato as it is cut for planting IL'
moisture will dissolve tho lime and battle 10:
tn bers 10 a caustic alEali which will dt:,f.!
the egg. At this time of the year the rs's
ges Of the insect may be prevented by Pats
ing the earth around the tuber firmly wit:
the foot, which will smother the insect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
mr.. CIey and Mr.. Calhoun.

A subscriber in the State OF Maryiaoo'
asks US a question in relation to the personal
and political history of Mr.. Clay and MIR.
Calhoun, whose private friendship was at
one time supposed to be interrupted oJ
differences growing out of parliamentary
eucoupters. Oar correspondent is uoder the
impression that these differences were recon
cled at the time Of MIR Clay's vaiedictory
address 10 the Senate, on resignine his seat
in that body, during the year le4Z' ana
when, it is said, Mr.. Calhoun approached
him with extended hand and babe bim u
cordial adiep. In reply to the question OF
our subscriber, whc asks if We can Vooch
for the truth OF this statement, We have to
say that we possess no other sources OF To-
formation on the subject than those when
are open to the public; but these are OF such
a ma tnre as to leave no room tor doutt, IN
our oIioicn, as to the authenticity OF the
auecdote, which, in one case at least (ree
Sargents Life of Henry Ciay,") Is record,
ed by q writer who, we understand, received
his information from a member OF the Be-
nate, and an eyewitness of the scene.--NdH.
If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
"The whole Duty" ola Democrat.

In the proceedings Of late Democratic
Convention, q delegate is reported to have
held the following explicit and emphatic Ian
guage in relation to the fee!ty demanded By
the Democratic party, Of all who aspire to the
distinction Of being enumerated among It's
liege aud loyal members:
III is characteristic Of good Democrat
that be is as perfect 10 obedience az be is alb
sclute in command. While be is a private
10 the ranks be feels it to be bis duty TO obey
the tehests of his party; when be is promoted
OF leadership be exacts implicit obedience 70
We authority which has been vested IN bin.
tthen we elected James Buchanan President
to the United States we also 81 the same
time elected him President Of the Democrat
ic party; and be, together with the Cabinet
and the Democratic Senators and RopreseE-
tativcs in Congress, are tribunals which the
party itself set up in 1856 to declare what
are Democratic doctrines aud Democratic
measures"
This declaration has, at least, the merit of
candJr and irankness. 1t is apparent that
the speaker, by virtue of cspacious faith
10 the inialibility Of Democratic leaders and
in the consequent wisdom of all their doc
,rines and measures, is perfectly honest 10
thus espousng a dogma which to those less
deeply imbued with the Democratic spirit
may smack Of exaggeration, not TO say ser
viiity.-Nm. Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Good Fortune.

1t would seem that the Spirits haze done a
handsome thing for Mr.. Hume, the Ameri'
Can medium, who has figured so largely 10
Paris, by wsy Of lifting him in the good gra.
ces of the nobility. According TO a Paris
writer, be is engaged to Mile. Knoll, sister
in-law cf the Court Gregory koucbele. Bes
borcdko ge'Hiehomme dc la ch0mJrs Of tie
Emperor OF Russia, and will be married to
Der on the 18th Of the present month. The
intended of the medium is to be endowed by
the CUuot, who, according to accounts, does
nothing by halves. He is said to have an
income of four millions, and is never seen
with less than twenty.fUur persons in bis
train. He has chatesu1, lands. villages and
villas, in every province Of Russia, and
counts armies Of PEASANTS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Pubic Expenditures.

Mr.. Garnett, of the Essex District 10
speech made just before Congress adjOurro:
honestly confessed that the Democratic pa''l
would be held, and ought to be held resPr
sible for the extraordinary increase 10 to.
expenditures Of the Government. ave haze,
said Mr.. Garrett, "by committees OF COME
ence, and other means, agreed to approFrb
ton after appropriation, extravaganza sta
extravaganza. The House will bear me III
n ss that there has been no bona tide .ra'
made this session 10 reduce the p,iJhc erltair
lures. As member OF the Democratic pr
ty, of that party which has a majority 10 he
House, of that party which will be ted, Il.
which ought to be held, responsible to To-
country for the expenditures Of the Cover
msnt, hope the House will reduce then
Thus spoke Mr. Garnett upon the foo' g
the House OF Representative not only co
Tossing the responsibility Of his party for ia'
prodigality of the Government, but volGon
rily proclsiming there has been % toHat p.
effort made to amend it. This is the te's
mouy of a leading Democratic memter TN
the Common wealth Of Virginia. Il caot"
be denounced as Wing lie"-:hat Eeh.i
answer always to troublesome truths-to; u
comes from gentleman, who is ~: only
Democrat. but what is very rare and una':
al for Democratic politician 10 shese !'"'
days, never was q W5ig in all the day.
bis life. L,7ichburg ITyiHGn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Latter from Rnppahannock County

| Letter from Rappahannock County.
Correspondence Of tie Alexandria Gazette
RApPAHAsSoCK COUNTY, July 7.-kooW-
ing that many of your readers are Far
mers, / propose to give you hasty sketch
upon the subject of Agriculture. Now Is
the tug of war" with the farmer. Your
town citizens know but little Of his trials
during the month of July. The present sea-
son finds the farmer with more than his usual
share of toll and embarrassment. The Spring
was very wet, corn planting was retarded,
and much planted while the soil was too wet,
aud good deal worked toe wet. The heavy
rains OF June have hardened the land. thus
worked, beyond precedent; and just as suit
able working weather set 10, our harvest
came upon W, | mag say, prematurely, tor
the wheat was greatly injured by rust, scab,
/ &c, and the excessive hot weather. the last
DAYS of June, suddenly called for the sickle.
! The press has been very great, and wheat
has stood longer after ripenins than ever
before known. There are many farmers who
have land suitable for the Reaper, and 1t is
hoped that, in future, they will avail them
| selves of it's advantages.
| Most good farmers rely on extra hire 10
july, and the latter part OF June; but they
ure often baffied in this. Then, Judge OF
their feelings (if be be man disposed tn
save what ne has tolad to make when
| hi. wheat is ripe, his corn suffering for
work, his clover now needs cutting; getting
through his wheat. his timothy meadow Is
| ready; also, the oats now all at once need
immediate attention. And the farmer who
can whip out" by the 2Oth Of July, and
say bis wheat, oats, clover, and timothy
| hay, has all been well secured 10 the proper
time, and the proper manner, and bis corn
laid by in good condition, may be considered
the man for crisis, or, to say the least, c
| good (armer-providcd: that he may have
about 500 bushels Of wheat, 400 bushels OF
oats, % tons Of hay, and 40 acres of corn,
with three or four hands-s.y $50 for extra
labor Then, let those Otherwise employed,
,hlok sympathIzingly of the farmer from the
| 18th OF June to The 20th of July.
| think the average weight OF the present
crop Of wheat will not exceed 80 to the bush,
from the effects of the wet weather. We are
now suffering greatly for rain. The oats
will only be half crop-tbe late sowing
less than that Corn prospects are gloomy
enough, and the most valuable bottom land
corn nearly destroyed by the treshet As to
wheat, only those who have very strong land,
or use guanO, will make remunerat!ve crops.
A great deal Of wheat has been left uncut,
| where 80 to 40 bushels Of corn grow to the
acre. Corn land is not suitable for wheat,
without fertilizers. II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Military Academy at West Po,,,

NAMES OF THE FIRST FIVE CADETS. or E,cp
Glass. AS DETERMINED AT THE ExAyIxArgoy
JUNE, lS58.--FIRsT OR GRADUATING Class -
|. VIM. c. Paine, appointed from Mass,cbp.
sets. 2. Moses j. White, appointed from
Mississippi. 3. Joseph Dixon, sppoip,sj
from Tennessee. 4. Wm. H. Echol., A..
pointed from Alabama. 5. John J. Sspr.
ders, appointed at large.
SECOND CLAss.-l. VIM f. Merrill ar.
pointed at large. 2. Samuel Il. Locker, 50.
noipted from Alabama g. Charles R. CT.
Inns, appointed from Pennsylvania 1 o..
lando G. Wagner, appointed from Penn.y,.
vania. S. Chsuncey B. Reese, spp9in;e
from New York.
THIRD Glass;. Walter Mcfarland a..
poin,cd from New York e John A TsrjT
.Jr.. appointed from New York. 5. H,r,9
Porter, appointed from Pennsylvans. I y.
cholas Bowen, appointed from New York
5. BENZ. F. Sloan, Jr, appointed from Ssu,.
Carolina.
FOURTH CLAss-l. Henry A. Dupont. ~
psinted at large. 2. Henry W. KiugsburT
appointed from New York. 3. Charles /
Cross, appointed from Massachusetts.
Llewyllin G. Hoxton. appointed at large
5. Orsille E Babcock, appointed from Y:,.
mont.
FIFTH Glass;. Arthur II. Dutton, o..
pointed from Connecticut. 2. France. {
Fsrqubsr, appointed from Pennsy!VsDis-
3. Patrick II. O'Rooke, appointed from N;r
York. 4. Charles c. Parsons, appointed rou
Ohio. S. Richard NJ. Hill, appointed 81
large.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
w,Il,am and Mary College.

At the recent meeting Of the Board OF WIS.,
itors of William and Mary College, held In
Williamsburg, on the 9Th inst, the Law Pro
fes.orship was abolished, and the course Of
instruction re-arrapged. The Departments
now are
|. Latin and Latin Literature. 2. Greek
and Greek Literature. 3. Moral and lntel.
lectual Philosophy. 4. History, Political
Economy, and Constitutional Law, 5; Math'
emstics. G. Natural Philosophy aud Chem
istry.
The Professor Of Greek will teach German
and the Professor Of Latin will teach French,
Spanish and Italian: :, 49,
The Rev. K. W. Barnweli, of South caro-
lima, was elected President, IN place OF m nI
Ewpll, who resigned the position. Mr.. Ed
ward Taliaferro, of Gloucester, Va, was
elected Professor Of Latin and Latin Ll!era'
ture -Rich. ERQ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Personal Explanation.

We are authorized to state that the slight
interruption to the festivities at Warwick's
mill on the 9Th inst, occasioned by some ir-
relevant questions addressed to Gov. Wise
ut the close of his speech, By our esteemed
fellow. townsnau, Mr.. VIM. f. Watson was
purely the result OF misrepresentation on the
part OF MIR. Watson. The latter gentleman
was 10 pos ton where be heard the Governor
indistinctly and mistook the purpose Of his
remarks. Understanding Governor Wise to
take ground in favor Of protection" Mr..
Watson instantly manifested surprise which
betrayed hru toto the indiscretiOp of attempt
ing political disputation stso unreasonable
a moment Mr.. Watson protests that be had
no intention to disturb The harmony OF the
asscm5lage; be fnds nothing at all obJec.
tionable 10 the speech as reported; be still
maintains feelings OF personal and political
friendship towards the Governor, and indig-
nantly denies all completely with the little
faction of personal enemies who affect to dig
creci, Gov. Wise's loyalty to the South
RirEm0a4 EagUirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Murder IN Louisa IN.

The Alexandria La.) Democrat, of the
Goth ult., has the following
Fifteen or twenty miles from Alexandra,
in HoIlCwelis Prairie, lived an cid Spanish
widow lady, M'dme Whan, with her 500, tel
Or twelve years cd, and her daughter seven
or eight. On Sunday evening, the 9th inst
her house having remained locked for sever,
al days, the neighbors susptctirg all was not
right, forced the door, and then to their ss-
,onished eyes was presented the appalling
spectacle of the murdered mother aud dsugh.
ter. The mothers head was split open and
a bloody axe lying On ore side, and her body
pierced with large bowie knife lying Gu
the other side TIE child had been shot in
the head with buckshot. The double bar
relied shot gnn, the SOD and the horse were
missing. The boy may have committed the
foul deed, or some feed may have slain
the mother and daughter, and then taken the
Spanish boy off to sell him as mulatto.-
A II is dark and mysterious.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Arrest of a SOM n IN b uIIst.
Between two and three o'clock, on Monday

Between two aud three o'clock, on Monday
morning, female figure, robed IN white,
made its appearance at Fourth and Pine
streets, aud commenced q walk in the neigh.
borhood Of DR.. Brainerd's church. The fig-
ure STROBE around the graveyard in true
phantom style, and paid 90 heed Whatever
to the queries Of those who, with chatteriBg
teeth, yentured TO question il. The figure
continued to stalk backward and forward
for some time under the shadow of the grave
yard wall, and it was not long before the
rumUr that ghost was to be seen, gathered
quite a crowd Of gazers even at that unsea'
sonable hour Several policemen were a.
mong the lockers on, but they did not con-
slider it their duty 10 NEEDLE with unsu bsta o.
tial visions, and her ghoststip was suffered
to continue her weary walk undsturbed for
some time. Finally, an officer, who was
either 9kepticai concernirg "sperrits' as q
class, or who considered it writ down 10 his
duty" TO intercept all irregular individuals,
whether real or spiritual, seized the ghost
or the arm, ard became satisfied that she
was flesh aud blood. Encouraged BY this
discovery, be marched her to the Fifth
Ward Station house, where it was fourd that
the supposed spectre was real subtsntlsl
woman, who had got out OF her bed, at a
house IN Hurs. street. iu sounambullstic
f., AID scared a portion of the community
from their prOpriety by parading around q
graveyard in her night clothes. Even after
reaching tho sta:ion-house it was some time
before the somnambulist could be aroused.
We think that anybody who can sleep go
souudIy as this supposed ghost must have
slept, is to be envied these hot nights.--Phtl,
lLIrLllhin HnILekin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
u,sh Intelligence.

ST.. LOUIS, July l3,-The Republicans
Utah correspondent writes on the 18th, that
the conditions agreed upon in the conference
between Governor Cumming. the Peace Com
uissioners. and the Mormon leaders, are' that
the troops shall enter the city without oppo-
sition; the civil officers are TO be allowed 10
uerforp their duties without interruption ana
an unconditional obedience to the laws on the
par, of the resident population. On the o'a-
er hand, all the past offences of the Mor@oes
are to be forgotten, as stated in the Presi'
deute proclamation; and oil houses ore to be
closed against strangers except the ones oc-
c,n;ed nv the Governor ppC biz assistants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Terrible Revolution In Fashion.

The Paris CORES pondent OF the Boston Post,
contains the following important, We may
say, alarming intelligence
With uDmltigated regret, Colonel, | de-
sire TO communicate very important piece
OF news, VIZ: Yoluminous skirts are no long.
er the fashion! Crinoline, practically, is a
defunct article, and borax powder will no
more be put into starch to give pettlcosss the
st fFness hitherto requisite. 1t is the high
chic now to wear few skirts and iD fact col
lapse the balloon. derive my information
from that popular journal Of the fashions, the
Gazette Rose, edited by the Yicomtesse de
Reunevile, lady generally supposed to
dwell in a magnificent palace 10 the Eau
bourg ST. German, but who, in reality, AN
assured, lives in garrett. smokes black
pipe and wears very seedy black paantslOOn'
and no end Of beard"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15

The Richmond Enquirer compliments MIR.
Robert L. Montague, tf Midd!eseI, highly
he being named as candidate for Lieut..
Goyernor-says that he is now the most pop
ulsr man in bis Congressional district, and
adds, "that vas matter Of surprise tomany,
shat be was not brought forward without
competition as the Democratic candidate for
Congress to supply the vacancy occasloned
BY the death Of. Judge Bayly." What does
Mr.. Gsrnett say to this3
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
r-om IN. Cable Fleet.

QUEBEC, July l3--The ship Windsor For
rest arrived here to day, and reports that she
wac in company with the Niagara and Aga
memnon for three days, aud parted from them
an the Goth ultimo. The weather was then
heavy. and both vessels were under light
steam The weather on the 23d and 24th
Was fne: but heavy southwest winds then
act in, lasting until the 29;h. There are
other reports about seeing the feet as men
toned 10 Yesterdays Gazette,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15

Cancimi, the man convicted on the most
direct testimony, Of murder. in New York,
and who has, through bis counsel, tried every
axpedieut to get off from the punishment OF
bis offence, complains very much Of Amer'-
can irjustice, &c. Doubtless, if he bad been
aUored to escape. be would bave thought
very highly of American justice. mo thief
e'er felt the halter draw" &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15

The Richmond Enquirer "holds its way
brsvely"-c combating with zeal and energy
the ultra views and movements of politi-
cians, and standing up maniully against
sectional feelings, and for the preserVa'
ton of the Union. 1t trinmphsrtly de-
tends its position with regard to the African
slave trsde--msde piracy BY the laws of the
oouptry-and condemned in such stroRg aud
emphatic language by MessTs. Buchanan
John Y. Mason. and Pierre Soule, in their
famous Ostend Manifesto.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
PUBLISHED pAILY AND TRI-NEERLY BY
EDGAR SyOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY Is, 1858.

Ii is very evident that the frlenus Vi toe
prominent Democratic gentlemen IN virgin
ia. who are each anxious that their iaVorlte
should have the nomin alton for Governor, do
not intend to omit any e1ertions to secure
their object. Not content, too, with recon-
mending and praising their own choice
some of them do not hesitate to oppose 'carn''
IN the nomination of Mr.. Lstoher. They
profess to consider bis connection with the
"Ruffner affair" as inexcussbls-hisf former
sentiments with regard to slavery in Virgin
ia as not to be ignored" and bis recent
letter of explanation altogether unsatisfaoto'
~. Accordingly, we see daily brought for
ward the names Of new csuddates--amongst
them, Mr.. Eimunds, of Halifax, Mr.. James
Barbour, Of Culpeper, Mr.. George W. Hop
kios, Mr.. Rush Floyd, and various others.
Heretofore, the current of opinion has seemed
TO flow, almost without an obstacle, in favor
of MIR. Letcber. Now, it is plain, that be lie
not to win the prize without struggle
And if, as 10 said in some quarters, there is
70 be "a combination" of tho friends of the
other candidates against him, he may lose the
nomination. The mischief is, that, if the
Ruffner affair is made the point Of attack in
the Eastern part of the State, it will call up
counter spirit, in the Valley and the West,
where so many of Mr.. Letcher's party, and
OF the opposite party. too, participated 10
his sentiments, are implicated in their eA-
PRECISION, and will feel that in condemping
and ostracising him, they are themselves to
be condemned. We say, if this is to be
made the only reason for bis rejeotion--be'
cause if there we're other political objections
urged, and this Ruffner affair were only
camulatice, it would be very different mat
ter. We referred but the other day, to q
letter from a most Intelligent Democratic
source in the Tenth Legion, which stated
very emphaticslly that in that region, NOW
Nh. Lstcher would get larger vote than
was ever before given to candidate in Viz
ginia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15

EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF VlR-
L. GINA, AT Howard, on THE HEIGHTS THREE
MILES WEST or ALEXASDRlA-Rev JOHN Z. Nc
CURE, RECTOR The next session OF this In
stItutIon will commence on Wednesday, the sta
day Of SepfpnJr The studies embrace full
course o; ancient and Modern Languages, the
Natural Sciences, Mathematics, English, Music,
Drawing, &c.
TEaXs.-S250 per session, payable, invarla'
BIZ, semi,annually in advance, viz 1913 at the
commencement OF the session, and 1928 on the
! second Wednesday in February.
This charge includes Board, Tuition in the
regular course and Modern Languages, Lights,
Fuel, Washing. Mending, &c.-everything, IN
short, except Books, Stationery, aud Clothing
and what IS furnished 70 the pupil
Music and Drawing are extra charges.
Pamphlets, containing full account OF the
School will be sent 10 those who request It
Applications for entrance. or 'or further lnior-
nation addressed 10 toe Rector.
Post Office, Theological Seminary, Fairfax
County, Virginia. " lj-iaw7w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
From California.

CHARLESTON July l3-The steamer l'a-
bel has arrived here, and has accounts from
San Francisco to the Goth uit. Inc news 10
generally uninportans. The defeat o. ooI
Steptoe by the Indians is confirmed; Ihe
Fraser river excitement, continues, and large
numbers are still emigratiDg tbither.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15

The Richmond Enquirer in long article on
the subject of State ouices, says: barbour (ot
Culpeper,) Jackson and Tucker, under any
form Of presidency and sequence, in which
the names could be arranged, would form
ticket distributing candidates in manner
the most consistent with the policy Of alter
nation and the doctr:oe of incumbency, aud
would offer an array of strength probably
not to be exceeded by any ticket that could
be stariedN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15

The Fredericksburg Recorder remarks that
"KAysAs" was not mentioned during the visit
of the New York Regiment to Richmond. A
suggestive comment. If Congress orators
would let X snsas alone. it would now scarce
" ever be mentioned, in conneIion With the
topics which have recently given it such no
torietv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15

We learn that Judge Sioclair, recently
appointed Judge in Utah, was to have le''
St. Joseph's, on the 10Th, accompanied oy
Mr.. Dodge, Di.trict Attorney for Utah, and
would soon reach the territory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-07-15
Cuba and Hsytt.

The New York Herald advocates the an
ne1ation Of Cuba to the United States, and
the conquest Of the island Of llayti by the
French government.