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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19
The Central Railroad,

With regard to the proposed changes in
the rates # freight and fare upon this road,
we learn that the Directors, at a meeting
held lat month. determined to change the
tariff Oh trcights by raising it IN come art.-
clrs and lowering II on others. They also
determined that the passenger fares should
be raised upon white persons Il - ceots per
mile. and 20 negroes t 81 cents per mile -
A discrimination will be made 10 favor Of
some points 90 the rad, wLe'e II Is consider
ed the interest OF the pauy t. make such
a discrimination. Two OF the-e points are
SauntOn and Charlottesville.
As the revisal OF these rates is attended
with considerable labor and delIberatlon, II
will be some time before the new tariff will
60 into effect. u is TO be hoped when they
are announced they will be as little otjec-
tiOnab!e as it is possible FIR the interests Of
the company and the public to make them.
Rieh. DBp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

We presume that under the explanations
Of Mr.. Caldwell, relative to the accu sation
against Lieut.. Gov. Jackson, that matter will
soon be ended. The charge now seems to be
that Mr.. jackson elestioneered for the Balti-
more and Ohio consolidation bill. The re-
marks of Mr.. C.. out of doors, appear to have
been made under excitement. and without
deliberation. We trust that proper e~xplana-
tons will be made all around, and the az
fair dismissed from every body's mind.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19
Tn, Calm.

The steamers Of the Collins line are in %.
hands Of the Sheriff. Messr-. Blown b..
theirs have sued out n writ IF execr'0n 70
>G3G, 800 against the New York and L'e'
pool Mail Steamship Companv, anI D:
steamers Of the line have been attached @'''
isfy the claim. .
The Sheriff has .iz'y days to return %:
execution. and has therefore not done - d
yet.-JOur. Cam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The report of the Board Of Public Works
for the year 1857 shows that the canals Of
Ohio did not pay their expenses by 1921 46.
They cost the State millions OF dollars for
their construction. The money expended on
them was borrowed, aud bonds were issued,
which Impose a charge for interest amount
ing annually to $Sl2,730. The decline in
the receipts from these public works has
been gradually increasing for the past three
years. The Annual Report Of the Auditor
of the New York Canal Department, gives
an exhibit Of the trade aud tonnage OF the
Canals for the last season, by which It az
pears that the decrease 10 revenue from thl-
source, ~ compared with the previous season.,
ia S702,57l, and the decrease of tonnage II
S772,02l. This falling offs attributed to va
rious causes, the principal among which are
the financial revulsion and the com petition oil
the railroads.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The Washington Star spe ks of "the end
of the Carnival in Washington" Elsewhere
the phrase is altered by the fashionables to
"the conclusion Of the gay season" The
Star, however, we think will find that Lent
will not observed as universally in Washing
ton, as it is in other parts Of the country, in
the South especially. The season of gaiety
and fashion there, lasts generally, willis,
Congress is in session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The Winchester Virginisn continues tc
urge the S,rasburg extension, and gives The
experience of some one who has lately been
to Alexandria to purchase goods, that be
could buy better and cheaper in Winchester
We are sure our merchants are willing to
'try conclusions" generally, on that head.
But will, in truth. the Strasburg extension
benefit Winchester?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

We learn from the Leonardtown, Md. Bea'
con. that the kitchen attached to the Wash
ington Hotel, at that place, took fire on Sat
urdav night last, and was completely des'
troved. An old negro woman named julie
the property of Mr.. Moore, the proprietor of
the Hotel, had gone to bed drunk, and lett a
candle burning near her. 1t is supposed that
the candle caught to the bed clothes, and toa'
the fire originated in this way. The uofor'
tunate creature was heard to scream tor help
when the fire was first discovered, but, be-
sirt by a wall of flame, she was cut OF from
all aid. and the attempts made to reach her
were unava ling. Thus she persisted. MIR
Moore's loss Is abou, $1,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The Loudoun Mirror says, that a man,
from Ohio, lately made his appearance at
Hillsborc,' in Loudoun, and after remaining
a few days, commenced an attempt to per
suade several slaves to run of, agreeing to
see them safely to a free state. The slaves
refused-and he becoming alarmed cleared
out. He is promised, if he comes back, to
be properly dealt with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

We regret learn that Hon. John Letcher,
of Virginia, who has been indisposed for
sew eral days, will leave Washington for his
home shortly, by the advice of his physician,
who is of the opinion that his health will
be much improved by the change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19
Condemnation and BrevI,y.

The Wheeling TImcs-l very decided
American pHpcr-p pays the following comPil-
ment to Hon. John Le,chcr:
fletcher is regarded a. the most prom
ncnt aspirant for Wi~c'- s]IipIer-, ard if be
should be elected, We are sure hi- good sense
viii spare Us three messages Instead OF me
His forte seems to be condensation, and Ia
dealing in solid facts and flue-. Ia mis-
speeches AS a general thing, one duos not have
t. sit bushels Of chat to find the gam
Of wheat"
Very true. If there is anything that com
mend q public mat to toe favor aud apur"-
val Of the people more than another. 1t l.,
c nieusa,i,n and hr"vity in his speeches and
writings. Our "Suudog" Governor would
lncvltahly have broken down under the pom
derOus weight OF his verho-i'y--pvcu II he
had not already etirctnally Gss his political
throat by his letters to The Douglas Black
Republicans Of the STRENGTHENING Ur-
gIHLdR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The return of Santa Auna, !" no"
freely debated in political circles in McKee,
and his re uuption of Office, after the lonrth
or fifth exile. would surprise no cps SerSed
10 the mutations Of Mexican politics. inst
his downfall woold come just as surely might
be predicted with tolerable certainty. Al
present euch is the centurion ard agitatlon
amoog the several States of the Confederacy.
and such the ambition of a number Of prom
iDent men to leap into Comopfor:'s vacant
seat, that a condition of things not very far
removed from anarchy may be said to exist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

In the Court of Quarter Sessions, In Phil
adelpbia, a man named Andrew kelley-a
rough, rowdy like person-was convicted OIL
arson in the first degree. He will be sen.
fenced tomorrow. The lowest term OF Im-
nrisonment in this case is five years. Kelley
belonged to a gang called Badgers, located in
the western part of the city, who have
committed numerous acts Of arson. In the
present instance, Kelley is convicted of bav
ing fired a large unoccupied frame house in
West Philadelphia. purely from q desire t;
give the com pany a run" TO bring a rival
company to " est Philadelphia, in order TO
throw the engine down a quarry and sha'ter
il To pieces.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The few who thought at the commence
ment Of the present session Of Congreas that
it would terminate in May, nave reluctantly
given up this hope. The main appropriation
bills, the Kansas question. the Utah question:
e;obt INVESTIGATING committees, the codlt:e-
ton OF the revenue laws, the clayton-Bulwer
controversy, the Paraguay difncuity' sng
many other questions equally important ana
which will give rise TO debate. bave yet 10 De
disposed of 10 either House. The SIX or
seven hundred reports from the Court OF
Claims which will come up are excluded from
the consideration. as there seems to be 10
Disposition, On the part Of the House at least
70 give them any large amount OF attention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19
To the Ma.oms throughout the 4. =.

To the NRsons throughout the L. =.
Ii h.s already been seen, by the CORES.
pouience lately published, in what n noble
auI patriotic manner the Masou- of Virginia
have passed resolutions - lend their aid to
the Ladies Of the Mount Vernon Associa-
ton 70 secure the home and grave Of their
great Masonic brother. The President If the
Association his replied and gratefully acceI-
tel the proEfered services ot this time hon
Ored body. Toe LADIES' now appeal 70 the
Masonic order throughout tie United States,
who lass similar resolutions at their meet
ings 90 the Dad Of February, that they will
telegraph at once 10 Richmond. Not that
the -lIgGtcst doubt Is entertained that the
v ,-onlc order, who have always acted unan-
Imou-iy ami barmOnIJu-ly together in every
good bnI insolrIng cause, will not Do 80 IN
one "a sacred aS tnIs, bat that II IS OF the Ut.
mort Importance that toe ladies should At
once be able 10 sttte the exact sum which
they can furnish without delay, TO the Trea-
sury If Virginia. All that they now desire
l. t. be ahle to give tangible proofs to the
legislature thai the State viii not be called
upDn to furnish one single order. We do
not doubt that the M4sUns, as soon As they
receive this iutimalinH, will At once respond
t. the ai,be- Of the President Of the Associ.
tioH-hsrself the daughter Of a Mason
RichmoHd Enqmrer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The House of Representatives has decided
that the act Of 1851 iu reference to contested
elections, makes sufficient provision for the
Baltimore contested election csse; and, there
fore Mr.. Brooks, if be continues to contest
must proceed under that act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The Washington Star objects to the sum
mary mode, by attachmentand Imprisonment
for "coutempt'' by which the House of Rep
reseusatives Furnishes refractory Witnesses
1t thinks the Imprisonment Of Wolcott is a
dangerous stretch of power-and that the
law provides for such cases, without resort
ing to so arbitrary proceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The fredericksburg Recorder says
Judging from the sentiment in this section
of the State, we can see but one result flow
ing from Gov. Wise's course, and that is,
that be must work out the residue Of his po-
litical fortunes without aid, sympathy or con-
fdence from the Virginia democracy, or the
southern people"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The river steamer Magnolia, from Will
mington, for Fayetteville, n. c., exploded her
boiler on the 10th, at Whitehall; killing fifteen
to twenty persons. Some of the bodies have
been recovered, but many are missing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The residence Of Mrs. S. J. Colston, in
Berkeley County, Va, was destroyed by fire
on Thursday week. The best portion of the
furniture, and all the valuable papers, books,
silver. &c, were saved. The building was
insured for $4,000 in the Berkeley Mutual
Insurance. Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The anniversary of Wasbington's BIRTH
Day vii! be celebrated at Georgetown Col-
lese. by the Pbiiodemic Society. c. c. Ma
gruder, Reader, and N. S. Hill, Orator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

1t ia estimated that the recent reduction OF
coal freight on the Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road will increase the demand for Cumoer-
land coal from FIVE hundred thousand to one
million tons per anuum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

Ice, from two to four inches in thickness
formed in the streams near Leesburg, this
week: and tine good people there were taking
advantage of it to fill their ice houses 3d.
also. in fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

A bill now before the Maryland L"gisla-
sure proposes to charter the Baltimore City
Passenger Railroad" with authority to build
a railway through the streets from the West
end of Baltimore to Canton. passing hv or in
the immediate neichborhood of the Post Of
fee ard Exchange, with power to increase
from time to time the length Of their road
and to connect with any other passenger
railroad that may hereafter be constructed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

Ga motion of Mr.. Mason, the Senate has
laid on the table Mr.. Houston's resolution
relative to a "protectorate" over the Central
American stateS-he very properly remark
ing, that to entertain it, or even to refsr 1t 10 a
committee of the Senate, would be to offer
an inexcusable indiguity to the Spanish
American States, which if feeble were yet
sister Republics, whose independence We
had recognized, and whose claim to equality
in the commonwealth of nations did not fur
nish to us a legitimate subject of inquiry
The resolution. moreover, by proposing a
protectorate of the Countries in question, in
volved an express departure from that ira
ditionsl policy of the country which had
hitherto preserved us from entering into any
entangling alliances with foreign nations
We are sorry to see that MIR. Houston's
scheme was patropizcd by Mr.. TOombs Of
Georgia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

Hon. Edward Everett has just been elected
a foreign corresponding member OF the Acad-
envy Of Moral and Political Sciences IN Inc
Institute Of France.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

A stampede Of fifteen slaves occurred from
Key West, on the night of the 9th. A small
sail boat, belonging to the Sand Key Light
House, with a months supply Of provisions
Tor the keeI er and assistants on board. was
taken 10y the negroes, and in it they were
sble to elude their pursuers. 1t IS thought
thew have gone to Nassau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The San Francisco Herald applauds the
amp intment Of Austin E Smith. esq. son
OF Ey-Gnv Smith, Of this State, to the posi-
ton OF Navy Agent f"r California.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

In the lower House of the Tennessee Leg
i~slature q resolution Of Mr.. Kendrick, tender
ing the use Of the Hall to General RiHiam
Walker. and calling upon him for a public
address upon Nicaraguan affairs, was, on mo-
ton of Mr.. Bale, laid upon the table by &
znte of 3 to o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

Mr.. Dallas and family, and the members
of the American legation at London, attended
all the court ceremonies connected with the
marriage of the Princess Royal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The three slaves implicated in the murder
Of Mr.. James C. Grant, of New Kent eoun-
tv. have been tried, convicted, and sentenced
70 be hung on tie 18th "f March.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

Friends Quirteriy MEETING was held at
Waterford, L utoun County. on the first and
sscood days Of this week. A large ouuber
OF 9 rsons we're present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

We regret to hear that Com. I. Ap. Gates
by Jones is lying quite i'll at his residence, a
short distance above Georgetown. His
health has not been good for some months
pasf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The Marlboro Gazette says "Our farmers
will be delighted TO bear OF a reduction IN
the price of Guano."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

Startling Intelligence has been received at
Austin, Texas, of Indian depredations in
Brown county, of that State. Five persons
had been murdered in cold blood, and the
settlers generally. alarmed at the unchecked
enormities of the So wages, dividing into three
separate parties, had taken refuge in the ad-
~jaoent forts. The Legislature of Texas has
passed a bill for the raising and equipment
of one hundred men. and IN appropriation
for the purpose Of seventy-fve thousand dol
lars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

We learn from the York pa R"pubii-
can that on Tuesday afternoon FIVE children
three boys and two girIs-who were re-
turning home from school in Manchester
township, ventured upon the ice on the Co
dorus, but it not being Of sufficient thickness
to bear their weight, four of the number
broke through, and before assistance could
be rendered three Of them were drowned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The sugar-house 90 the Louisiana p'anta-
ton of Col. Jacob Hollingsworth, of Ha-
g~erstown, Md, was destroyed by fire q few
weeks ago. The Herald says there we're
several hundred hogsheads of m~olasses and
a large quantity of sugar stored in the bull
ding, ali of which was burnt. The loss Is
estimated at upwards of 100000, upon
which. however, there was an insurance OF
sos 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

Gen. Calhoun's statement relative to the
Kansas election, will he found 10 another
column.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

% Friday last, DR.. William Z. Peach of
Nottingham District, Nd, was admitted to
bail in the sum of one thousand dollars. to
appear at the April term Of tho Circuit
Court for Prince Georges County, by Justl-
ccs Medley and Benson, upon an investlga-
ton bad before them for the shooting of an
freshman named Scantlin, in an ARRAY on the
18th Of January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

We are Indebted e. the Hon. Wm. Smith
for copies Of public documents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

4 reclamation has been made before the
Department of State against the British gov
eminent By Mr.. j. A. Machado, of New
York. for the illegal seizure of the ship Thorn
as Watson, on the coast of Africa, in Septem-
Der last, by the British war steamer Blood
hound. This vessel was nearly full with a
cargo of palm oil when seized and carried
into Sierra Leone, but failing to establish any
chage against the vessel, the civil authorities
took no notice Of the seizure, and she was dis
charged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

Mr.. Everett expects to deliver his Grafton
on Washington, in fredericksburg, some
time after the 22d. Could we not have him
10 Alexandria,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19
Explosion OF NapThn at Sea.

DreaGJd SudermgS and Loss Of Life
GntouystMc Crew.-On last Christmas day,
the ship New England sailed from New York,
bound for Glasgow. The crew, inclusive Of
officers, Comprised eighteen men. A short
time after the pilot lett, a terrible storm came
on, aud caused the sea TO sweep over and par
italy ill the vessel. The men were ordered
u the pumps, and in the midst Of hail and
rain, they, day alter day, stood up to their
waists in wafer, almost persisted with cold
Notwithstanding the continuous efforts OF the
men, the water gained ground, and the vessel
began to sink. The captain, \. Pemper,
seeing the state OF aft .lrs to be increasingly
perilyus, directed certain portions Of the cargo
to be thrown overheard, with q view of keep
ing the vessel atJat "a little longer. During
the tightening Of the ship, by some circum.
stance Ut other, a large quantity OF naptha
lgulted, causing a fearful explosion, ard ran
IN liquid flames all over the deck, making
dreadful havoc among tue seamen. One per.
sou was standing % u part Of the vessel 10.
der which the naptha was slowed, and when
the explosion occurred, be was completely
enveloiei lu flames five others, including
the i.st officer, were drcldtu!ly burnt, and
~ addition u the burning, one boy had his
high broken. TIE men who escaped more
serious injuries, bad their faces scOrcbed and
btackeucd. The harque Cora Linn, Capt. j.
G,udeg, came sufficiently near to rescue
tue whole Of the men from the burning ves-
sci. The men who were the most seriously
burnt. however, died in o short time after
beng placed 90 board the Cora Linn; the 9th
er men all arrived at Liverpool on Sunday,
aud were i'm neiiately taken 10 the hospital.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19

The New York Freemsn's Journal, is very
earnest against the Lecomrton constitution
for Kansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-19
The Army Bill was still the subject of di'

The Army Bill was still the subject of dis
cussion 10 the Senate on Wednesday. MIR.
johnson, the new Tennessee Senator, pro-
posed to cali out a force Of four thousand vol
unteers for the Utah war--to be disbanded
as soon as the war is over. lie then went
into the subject Of the great and growing
expenses Of the government. He said thai
instead Of increasing our expenditures, we
should rather be seeking to restrain and cur
Ill them. The Democratic party was proper
ly held responsible for any extravaganza
which might be Committed in the matter
of appropriations. These appropriations had
already increased to an alarming amount
and in an alarming progression. The De-
mocratie party have always prolessed tn
be in favor of an economical admins
tration of the Government, and be thought
il was time for il to redeem its pledges
to the country. He compared the expen-
diturcs of the United Stites at the sever
al decades into which its civil history is
divided, and drew from these data the infer
ence that our expenses bad increased greatly
beyond the proportion demanded by the In.
creasing expansion and population Of the
couutry. 1t our expenses should increase
according to the ratio which had hith,
erto prevailed, the amount required fer the
ordinary purposes of the Government in
1860, would be one hundred and twenty
i've millions of dollars. Since the organ
izatiOn of the Government the appropria,
tions made for lis support had amounted to
thirteen hundred and thirteen millions OF
dollars, of which eight hundred and s~lxty-se-
ven millions had been applied to the uiaIn.
teaance Of the army and navy of the United
States, leaving only four hundred and forty
six millions for all ether objects. He was
opposed to any progress in this direction,
and warned the Democracy of the danger to
which their political ascentency would be
exposed by a persistence in this path Of ex-
travagance.