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New-York daily tribune., 1858-07-24
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IN PURSUANCE Of an order of the Surrogate OF
the County Of NewYok uooe is hereby yeH 70 al Pe.sons
having claims aysin. JAMES SCOTT late the City Of New
York Cish deceased present the same with vouchers @
10 the subsbe a. the Office of Edward A. Ffze NO o1'
Brooms st. In the City Of NewYork or before the IWen'y
seventh day of January LenDe,ed the x,d aay "
July 1853. HENRY W. sCoIT, Aenin'stao''
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05
A Few Plain Words.

We take occasion of the opening OF new
volume in times calendar, and the return Of
the season, dedicated by ancient usage and
established custom to a general liquidation OF
demands in currency and courtesy-to speak
few plain words to our friends, readers and
subscribers.
Nothing so much and so certainly enhan-
ces the enioyments and advantages of regu-
lar perusal of a newspaper, and especially
daily newspaper, as the consciousness Of fnIl
and fair title and purchase by prompt and
regular payments. Ifany readers doubt the
prescription, let them try it for one year, or
at least give it a comparatively fair trial Of
six months. We can guarantee under pledge
and condition of free reading, that ike the
"powder of Post" which SO frequently ex-
piodes under narrative treatment, "lf 1t does
no good it will do no harm" Any readers
are at liberty to try the experiment with the
Courier.
1t is time however, we were reaching the
plain words and facts Of the case; and these
NAV be briefly and easily uttered. We are
getting tred--reasonably and naturally
enough tired we believe, but at all events
tired-of this one-sided business of issuing
and supplying papers, without any return
II any readers, whose names are now III uE-
undisturbed security on our books, with
credit sheet unsullied and blank, honestly
and canddly think our sheet is not worth
paving for, let them come up and say So
we may then feel disposed to invite and en-
terrain proposals to ascertain the minimum
consideration which we would be expected to
pay to such patrons" for Inc privilege of re-
tanning their names, and endeavoring to sup
ply their wants.
Readers who have been receiving, enjoy
ing and reading the Courier for two, three,
four and FIVE years-or even longer, os there
are few instances, without any recognition
of or attention to the fundamental maxim of
all philosophy and economy, divine and hui
man. that the laborer is worthy of his hire
will please take notice that this state Of things
cannot and shall not be suffered tocontinue' -
Charleston Courier.
T"Ditto to Mr.. Burke."-Alcr. Gaz(
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05
Presidential Candidates.

Hints are becoming more frequent and pos
tive that Mr.. Buchanan, in spite Of his dec
laration to the contrary, will again be can
didate for the Presidency. We doubt it
His party are too sagacious to risk success
By putting President on trial before the
country. They were afraid to do it with
Polk, Tyler or Pierce. The following is
taken from the Washington correspondence
of the Philadelphia Evening Bulletin:
"Some facts have come to my knowledge
within the past few days, which throw con-
siderable light upon the recent policy of the
Administration. Most people have expected
the President to pursue a straightforward,
independent and patriotic course, because,
they say, he has attained the summit OF his
ambition, and does not look forward to a
second term of office. | have satisfactory
information that there is already strong
combination of leading Democrats formed for
the purpose of bringing Mr.. Buchanan for
ward as O candidate for reelection. Some
of those who are most prominent 10 the
movement, who, by the way, are principal
exponents of ultra Southern sentiment, aver
that Mr.. Buchanan will be by far the most
available candidate for the slave-holding In
terest, and they design to hold the combina-
tons, thus early formed, over the heads Of
Doug las, Walker, Wisc, Dickinson, and the
other aspirants. The probabilities are, that
in many respects the remainder of Mr.. Buch-
anan's Administration will resemble that OF
Mr., Pierce"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05
rns Marcy Testimonial.

Upon the retirement Of the late VIM. H..
Marcy from the State Department at the ex-
piration of the administration of President
Pierce, a number of the citizens OF the city
of New York proposed to present him with
a service of plate, as token OF the appIe-
citation of his services to the country whilst
Secretary of State. The sudden death OF
Mr.. Marcy, at Saratoga, on the fourth of
July last prevented the committee who had
the matter in charge from Offering to him in
person this well-deserved mark OF respect,
Thew have, however, presented the service Of
plate to Mrs. Marcy, expressing the hope
that it will long remain in the possession OF
the family of the illustrious statesman 1or
whom it was originally designed. Mrs.
Marcy, on Wednesday last, in an appropriate.
ly-written letter, acknowledged the receipt of
the testimonial, at the same time assuring
the committee that their wishes will not be
disregarded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05
Robert u. RandoInh,

We extract the following paragraph from
the Washington correspondence Of the Boston
Herald:
Robert B. Randolph, the naval officer
who committed q personal assual! upon
President Jackson, and was dismissed from
service, was recently appointed by the SccFc.
tary Of War 10 q position IN the arsenal az
Washington. This appointment coming %
the knowledge Of the Tennessee delegation
in Congress, they waited upon President
Buchanan, aud represented that it was an
outrage on the memory Of tho hsro Of the
Hermitage, Andrew jackson, and requested
Randolph's removal from any post undcr tho
administration. The President promptly IL
formed Gov. Floyd the Secretary IF War, Of
the wishes Of the Tennessee democrats, and
Randolph was suffered 10 resign. Gov. Floyd
conferred the appointment on him purely
from sympathy for the family Of Mr. Ean.
dOlpb. who arc the Innocent sufferers for bis
fault"
twill be recollectei that Randolph, in q
moment Of excitement, and when stung by a
reflection upon his personal honor ana IL
tegrity, committed an assault upon Gen.
Jackson's person. This was more than
twenty years ago. lie was dismissed the
Navy, without being qualified for the pursuit
Of any other profession; and thrown, with a
large family, upon bis own unaided resource
Ever since then he has been struggling man
fully against every sort Of adycrsty-ani,
at last, when even the most maiignan!
animosity should have forgiven him the Of.
fence. be accepted 40 obscure aud subordinate
position in Washington for the purpose Of
earning bread for his children. That The
Tennessee delegation should have pursued
him into this obscure retreat, and had bin
turned out, We regard as one Of the mo,'
discreditable circumstances in the history o!
American politics. A more gallant spirit,
or more perfect gentleman, sans peur ct sans
reprocbe, than Randolph, never trod the deck
of an American ship. Were Cen. Jackson
living, we feel al assurance that his mag
nauimity would overlook, at this late day,
the offence that Randolph committed. lie
would himself blush with shame at the
malignity which has been exhibited By these
Tennessee guardians Of his name and fame.
We repeat that the conduct Of tue Tenne,-
see delegation 10 this matter is one OF the
most yindictive acts that we have ever had
occasion to record in our editorial career
LyHehbWg Virginian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05
Caust!C hing.

The Rev. Mr.. Finney, in discourse on
"Moral Honesty" at Boston, a few evenings
since, said:
Go down on State street, gather together
all the moral honesty there is to be found
there, give it thorough sitting, and what a
mournful spectacle would turn up to view
He further discOurses on Funeral Ser
mons"
81 sometimes wish people could attend
their own funerals. Could some men hear
the eulogies pronounced upon their characters
for moral honesty, after their death, how
they would shrek and howl as they lag in
their cofinsl"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05
D.ath from snakephobin.

The Tampa Peninsular Fla of the l9th
ult., saws that Mrs. Sealy, of that vicinity
died under the following extraordinary cir
cumstances:--About two weeks previous 10
her death, small garter snake made its way
through the floor of the residence and wrap
ned itself around the ankle Of the uniortun-
ate woman, who was frightened into spasms.
For two weeks she was confined to her bed,
in state of insensibility, and her action PAL
took of the snake Misunderstanding her body
into all kinds of shapes, sticking her head
up in a snake like manner, &c. At the ex-
piration of this period death interviewed and
relisyed the sufferer from earthly troubles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

Yesterday, the 4th of January, there were
to have been two elections in Kansas, one
the election of State officers, provided for by
the Lecompton Constitution, and the other on
the adoption of the Lecompton constitution
ordered by the Territorial Legislature. AT
the latter election the Lecompton constitution
to be submitted to the people in three forms:
first, constitution with slavery; second, con-
stitution without slavery; third, against the
constitution. Under the instructions of the
President the Governor has to recognise both
elections as legal, and to use all the force at
his command, if necessary, to protect the
polls, and secure full expression of opinion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

A shocking tragedy occurred in the neigh
borhood of Sandy Spring, Montgomery coun-
ty, Maryland, on Thursday evening last
George Lieurc, residing near that place with
his wife, cut her throat in fit of despe-
ration and then attempted to commit suicide
by cutting his own, inficting a dreadful
wound in the jugu!ar. The woman dieo I'M
medately, but the man was stili alive though
he will probably die. 1t is said the parties
lived very unhappiy together.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

In 1862 the Car of Russia will erect
monument commemorative of the one thou
sandth wear of the Russian empire. A ma
tional life of ten centuries has an lmpoa-
ing. venerable aspect. The Government has
always been the same, an autocraScy; the aa-
miuistration has varied according to the
character and fortunes of each ruler. The
devotion of the people to the sceptre Is still,
as heretofore, unlimited, like the imperial
power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05
Gen, scott.

Gen. Scott arrived in the city, this morn.
ing. He will remain here several days, ar
ranging matters with reference to the cam
paign against the MormOns during tho CON
ing spring. lie will also make arrange
mems With the Postmaster General by which
intelligence from the army will reach here
several days earlier than is now the case
The Commander Chief is q hale, hearty,
healthy looking man, and, to all appearan.
ces, will be al the head of the army for many
We - to come. - Fash. States,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The article in another column from the
U MON, on the subject of the late capture
and dispersion of Walkers illibustering e1-
petition, will be read with interest express.
ing as it does, with caution and reserve how
ever, the views Of the Administration. 1t is
satisfactory to us in many particulars, es-
pecially as indicating no intention to deal
harshly with Com. Paulding, and as reiterat-
ing the condemnation of all such forays as
the one which gave rise to the article in
question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

1t is stated that parties in Boston are to
construct steamer for the coasting trade OF
the Sandwich Islands. Government will as
sume half or more of the cost Of the steamer,
which is to be an iron propeller Of 300 TONS
bark rugged, and built expressly for the trade
She is to be plain, and have the best OF en-
oines and machinery the whole to cost not
over $40 900. 1t is thought she will reach
Honolulu some time during next spring.
perhaps in April or May.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The ministers of the different churches IN
Washington have arranged with the pros;-
ding officers of the two Houses of Congress,
to attend, one each day, at the Capitol, to
open the session with prayer-and, also. to
preach each Sunday at the Capitol. This
b reaks up effectually the election and pay
ing of Chaplains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

Seven of Mrs. Kemble's readings in New
York, melted the handsome amount OF SIX
thousand dollars. At the request Of the st.
G gorge Society she has consented to read
Hamlet for the benefit of poor English emf
grants on the oh inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The Postmaster General has awarded the
printing of blanks and other printing as may
be required for the use of his department out
of the city of Washington, to Mr.. VIM. Rice,
of the city of Philadelphia, editor of the
pennsvlyanian
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The excitement" raised in Mobile and
New Orleans, about Com. Paulding's con-
duct, though ostensibly in condemnation OF
that officer, appear to be in reality only an CT
fort to ''aid and assist" Walker, in some
form or other, in further attempts against
Nicaragua. We hope the government Will
stand firm in this matter. This "exclte-
ment" will be temporary in its duration anu
limited in extent. The great body of the
wople at the South are opposed to tillibuster-
ism in all its shapes. The acquisition" or
conquest" of Nicaragua, or any other for
eign country, has no charms for them, which
can blind them to the obligations of public
faith.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The London Times gives list of the
principal suspensions announced in London
since the beginning Of October. The num-
Der is fifty-fve, and the liabilities are estima'
ted at Gl5,OOO,OOO or Gl6,000,00O. The
liabilities of the houses suspended in the
provinces are computed at E35, 900, at a
very moderate calculation, but this includes
the debts of FIVE banks, amounting to G23,-
OO0 O00
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The distribution of large amount 10 diVi
dends during the month will have good
effect. In Boston there will be nearly two
millions of dollars disbursed in dividends, a
less sum than was distributed last year
The decrease in manufacturing dividends IS
about 100000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

1t is stated that Mr. Elwood Walter, Score
tary of the Board of Underwriters in New
York has in his possession the gilt ball of the
flagstaff of the steamship Arctic. 1t is the
only relic of of her, and was found by one OF
the parties who went from Newfoundland
in search of her remains. 1t has been recog-
missed by Capt. Luce and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The Berlin correspondent of the London
Times says:-"The American brig Silver
Keys, having on board the engineers and ma
chinery that were to have been employed IN
the raising of the vessels sunk at Sebastopoi,
have returned to Constantiuople. The said
vessels are reported by the divers to be so
thoroughly buried in mud and earth that any
raising them is out of the question, the diff
culties and expense of doing so being, estic
mated to exceed the probable proceeds OF
salvage"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

Another treaty has been made with ia
pan, by the American Consul General, MIR.
Townsend Harris-which further regulates
and enlarges our trade with the Japanese
and allows our citizens permanently to re-
side at Simoda and Hakodade, with Vice
Consul at the latter port This looks favora-
BILE for O new branch Of commerce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

Brevet Col. Harvey Brown, Of the ID artll-
lery, has been ordered with the companies
and officers under his command, to immediate
ly proceed to the organization of school for
artillery practice at Fort Monroe, Va, of
which he is appointed commandant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The United States sloop-Of-war Saratoga
Captain Chatard which arrived IN Hampton
Roads on Friday, iu eighteen and a half days
from Greytown, brought one hundred ana
ffty.fve of Walkers men, who are said TO DC
10 most destitute condition. Capt. Chatard
Immediately came up to Portsmouth, and
took lodgings at the Ocean House. The Bar
atogs arrived up at Norfolk on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The Frankfort correspondent Of the Louis
vile Journal says: "a member from one Of
the mountain counties has obtained leave to
introduce a bill to increase the premium on
red and gray fox scalps. This is understood
to be measure of relief to certain tax-pay-
ers in the mountain regions who pay their
taxes in scalps"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

There is a report, though on what authority
it rests does not appear, that Gen. Denver,
President Buchanan's special appointee to
the Executive authority in Kansas, already
expresses strongly his opinion that Governor
Walker and Secretary Stanton have pursued
the proper course in the territory, and that
no other can be wisely followed. Will be
too be removed?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

There was no steamer for Europe from
New York on Saturday, and the market for
exchang &c had not yet opened for that of Wed
nesday. The rates remain nominally the
same az thew were on Wednesday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The latest step in British reform agitation
is the presentation to Lord Palmerston of
memorial, very infuentially signed, IN favor
of special representation in Parliament OF
the educated classes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The Baltimore American after a years tri-
al of the quarto form of its daily and tri-
weekly issue, resumed on the first of the year
the folio form, satisfied by experience" it
says, that it will be more acceptable to
our customers ard more convenient to our
selYesW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

Miss Eliza Leslie, lady who was proba'
bly, as widely known by her writings as any
LADY that has lived 10 the United States, died
on Friday, at Gloucester, NJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The number of emigrants at New York
during the year 1857 was 1873, 773, enough to
constitute q State if they would seek home
in the West, but the majority Of them will
stick tn the cities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

George G.. Poinde1ter, esq, Of Tennessee
has received the appointment Of chief clerk
of the General Post Office Department, in
place of John Oakford, esq, resigned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The fact has long been known to builders,
yet apparently but little regarded by them,
that the action of coal gas is highly destruc-
tive to mortar. 1t is not unusual to find
chimneys 10 which bricks maintain posi-
ton in mere honeycomb or weakened lime
cement through which large holes may
be found eommu nicating with the open air
or with the most infammable portions of the
building-that is to say, with adjacent tim
bers which have been very much dried by
their proximity to the heat. 1t is needless
to say that this eating away of the mortar
by coal gas is the cause of many fires; unless
it be borne in mind and prevented, that it
will be the cause of many more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

It is stated that instructions have been
sent to the French Minister in China to CO.
operate effectively with Lord Elgin and the
ENGLISH naval and military commanders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The meteorolosist of the Boston Traveller
reports the average temperature Of the first
twenty-four days of December as 1919 deg,
which is 6 degrees above the average Of
the same period during 80 years. The aver
age temperature of the same period last
December was 2S.S, or 10 degrees colder
than this year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

New Years Day was celebrated In New
York, with more than ordinary brilliancy aud
zeal, and the ladies ignored even thought of
"hard times" Their silks, satins, and bro
cades were as costly as ever. 1t is estimated
that there was wealth enough on the ladies
of New York city and in the furniture of their
houses to pay the whole national debt of the
Federal Government But, according to the
Express, Folly and Ostentation were not al
together the reigning deities. There were
some good men and women who remembered
the source of "every good and perfect gift"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The British war sloop Vixen arrived at
Honolulu on the 2lst Of October from Nuka-
hiva. She reports that the French authorities
at the Marquesas islands bad had some diff
Guilty with the natives in the celebrated val
ley of Typee, where the caunibls desired to
sacrifice q woman on the occasion of some
of their heather orgies, but the French Gov
ernor interfering saved the woman, not
however, without a show of resistance on
the part of the natives, which resulted in sew
eral of them being shot, before quiet was re-
stored.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The Philadelphia Ledger states that o.
though nearly all the excitement has died
out about the new cent, the mint is actively
engaged in coming them. Three days IN
each week are devoted to this purpose. On
these days the whole building appears to be
filled with the new coin. Piles of them are
to be seen in all stages of manufacture. BY
the last monthly statement OF the mint It ap-
pears that 200 of the coin were issued IN
November. 1t is to be regretted that the de-
sign is not more creditable to the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

Notwithstanding the deialcation in her
treasury last year of over half million of
dollars, the State of Ohio has made prepare
tons for the payment of her semi-annual in
terest. The State Of Illinois is also prepared
to pay her interest, and the State Treasurer
is expected in New York to attend in person
to the payment
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-05

The Baltimore Sun says:-"The present
state of things we look upon as decidedly
favorable to an early resumption OF specie
uayments by our banks"