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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
Sad Affair.

We announced some two weeks since the
death by accident of Mr.. John W. Barley,
a, Piedmont, on the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad. Mr.. B. was in the employ Of ths
Railroad Company, and resided at Piedmont
About a week since, an uncle Of the decoase!
Mr.. Benjamin Thomas of the neIghbOrbooI
Of Wadesville, Clarke County, went to Pie!
mont, to settle up the business Of Mr.. Bal,
ley, and sad to relate, was himself killed ca
the Railroad on Thursday evening last
1t seems that he was walking 90 the track
when be heard the train coming, and ,teI
ped off, but as it was not very close to him
he stepped on again to avoid q sinai pond 3,
water on the sidewalk of the road, and be-
fore he could get off again, he was over;aAer
by the locomotive, and caught by the coz
catcher, and 80 seriously injured, that he drl
on Friday.--Spi'H Of J,terS0n.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
The Coal Region,

CANAL NAVIGATION The removal Of ths
earth aud rock from the canal at the tunnel
has not been accomplished as stated, but TIE
work is progressing rapidly. Some three
weeks will yet be required to remove the ru.
bi-b 10 consequence Of the fall OF anotbe;
large mass Of rock, which occurred teH
DAYS since. 1t is generally conceded tia;
navigation will not be restored much beioN
the first Of March.
REDUCTION OF FREIGHT on CoAL.-luior
nation to the effect that tue Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company will shortly reduce
the rates on coal between this point ani Ba'
timore and intermediate points, has reached
the Maryland coal region, and Inspired hope
and confidence amongst coal operators, AMI
much rejoicing amongst the miners.-Cm'
Jcrldnd telegraph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Baltimore American has some very
excellent remarks on the subject of the
proper treatment of sailors. 1t contends that
Instead Of degrading the common seaman,
the effort should be if possible to elevate his
character. These efforts can only effectualiy
be made by the officers of vessels themselves.
The law Of kindness and justice should rule,
instead of that of brutal force and unteelipg
tyranny and TOO often the iuaic''on OF bodily
torture. Kindness and good treatment will
get more work out of q crew than slung shot
and Delaying pins, no matter how beautifully
applied. Moreover, the place to reform the
sailor is on board ship. 1t is there that
efforts 10 his favor will have their full effect
and there can be secured those benevolent
purposes which sailors homes and tioating
Bsthels. excellent as they are, have hitherto
failed 10 accomplishing. We have no doubt,
but that reform is much wanted IN the
merchant service, nor have we any Tea: that
an anchor alton of the ordinary treatment
Of sailors will destroy discipline or make
them inefficient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
SaIA nj Ihe Canal

A rumor prevails in Annapolis that
prominent gentleman of this city has bel
offcred a contingent fee, by certain NJrib'"
capitalists, of one hundred thousand Io'n
payable on the passage of bill by the Mar
land Legislature, authorizing the sale o, 70
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. The oil. y.
not pass. The Commissioners Of Poi
Works, cOmprehenling the wants u y
canal. and approaching the imperative ne.+
sity Of placing the work under the cgo''..
of men Of integrity, experience aud Iuaget'
will not appoint, either as President U }.
rectors, men who make politics a trade 81
have no other recommendation. We are"
sured Of this. Cumberland Ttleylg"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
A Model Railroad Report.

The annual exhibit of the Milburg all
Southbridge Mass Railroad Company, COZ
ering about one eighth Of sheet Of paper
Was distributed in the Legislature Of thai
State on Wednesday afternoon. There /,
matter in this document worthy the serioG.
reflection Of railroad managers. Indeed, i
is so important and clear an expose Of to.
affairs of the corporation, that We cann.;
fcrbear publishing it at length:
.Mlbury and Southtridgs Railroad Con-,
pamy.-To the Hon. Legislature of Massl
chusetts The condition of the Company
remains as it was at the time Of the last Az.
nual Report. Z. ID. AMMIDowS, Director.
Worcester, So, Dec. 3lSt, lSj1.-Tben T..
D. Ammldown made oath that the above
statement is true, according to bis best know.
ledge and belief.
NJ. AMMIDowS. Justice Of the Peace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
increase the Army.

The bin reported by Senator Davis u in
crease the army, which cones up for cousId'
GRAFTON in the Senate 90 Monday next. pro-
vides for adding 70 each regiment Outrageous,
cavalry infantry and mounted rhemen, two
full companies; also, for increasing the num-
Der of privates in each companyof the whole
army serving in the field or at distant from
tier po,t' not TO exceed ninety-siI men; also
for the addition OF fifteen assistant surgeons
TO the present medical staff Of the army
The last section Of the said bill is in the fol-
lowing words:
Sec. t. And be ii further enacted, That
hereafter regular promotions to vacancies oc
curing in the regimental grades of commits
stoned officers OF the United States army
shall be by regiments or corps, instead of by
arms OF service and as now regulated and
provided in certain cases"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
The RenomInated.

1t is understood that more or less o. y. u.
naval officers recently renominstel % ~.
Senate by the President still ham .! !,
eyelids" before that body. Tbl. Is 'In'''. +.
to be regretted. The proPrie'y Of ~. ~.
prompt restoration to the service, 10 the ~
tons to which they were seyeraliy a''s p.
BY the courts-martlal scrutiuIzIus ths', b.
spectiye cases, strikes US as being III - -. y.
vlous. Ii is utterly out of the power y, -.
Senate or its Naval Committee 10 give 'D. ~,
cases any such thorough investigation .; IS,
received at the hands OF late Courts VI O'''
EXPERTS Hash. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
New Books,

The following new publications are 90.
nounced in England:-
Lives of the Prime Ministers Of EogIaoI
since the Restoration" by j. ii. Browof
volume containing the lives of Carendo',
Clifford, Dandy, and Essex" The 9Th a'!
9th volumes Of Lord Macaulay's History 2
England" are announced as being nea'3
ready for the press. Among new no7s.
promised are. Orphans" by the author Z
Margaret Maitland; the "Gordian knot, .!
Shirley Brooks; The Cables" by the auth
Of Old Memories; Gerald Fitzgerald. y
George Herbert; The Stolen Hen u
q. Bertram; Charles Oiphant," By VI,
James, &c. The first fir,t volume Of the 100:
Of Robert Owen, written by himself, n4'
been lately published"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

Advices have been received at the Office OF
the Boston Relief and Submarine Company,
from Capt. Joseph P. CouthOuy, commanding
the company's expedition to the caribbean
Sea, dated, brig Monagas, over the San Pedro,
December 10, 1857, by which it appears that,
after about three months preliminary opera
tions in blasting and clearing away the rub
bish, &C., the divers had at length got fairly
into the bold Of the San Pedro, and we're
beginning to take up specie--several hundred
dollars having been found during the last
few DAYS. The dollars are found 10 rolls. or
parts Of rolls, in Jumps Of SIS and $50, TO
900 and 500 EACH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Maryland Agricultural College have
selected as the site of the college, the farm
offered them by Charles B. Calvert esq,
about two miles west of Riversdale, MIR. C.'s
residence. The location is said to be an
eminently suitable one, being Immediately
on the great highway between Baltimore
and Washington, and accessible by Railr, al
in very short time from each of these i'm i'm
portant points, as we'll as from Annapolis,
the seat of government of Mary land
While it will be eminently State lnst'tu-
ton, this location. only six miles from Wash
ington, will give it national importance,
which it might not haze at much greater
distance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
SIRIur of Wa ton .

Yesterday, the Statue was completely Ut
boxed, and the Statue, in its original car
vas. covering, was safely elevated to fran,
work ca the upper circular pedestals. The
tall masts being moved nearer 70 the monu-
ment, the Statue will, doubtless, be promptly
and securely raised to its place Oh tie SUN
nit of the Monument
A large crowd OF interested spectators,
including many ladies, was present during
the day. The sun shoue with delicious
brig htn6ss.-Rtch Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

In the House of Representatives, on Thur :
dsy. the Senate's resolution to extend the
operation of the act Of January 10th, 1851,
amendstory of the one "to promote the
efficiency of the navy" was reported back
by MIR Bocock, from the Naval Committee
with an amendment. This authorizes the
naval courts to complete the investigation OF
such cases as may be already pending before
them. MIR. BUcock explained the necessity
Of the measure, the term OF the courts eS,
piring in the midst OF the investigation. The
amendment was adopted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
Very Important Military Movement

1t is understood that the War Department
is about to dispatch Lieutenant Genera
Scott to the Pacific Coast, for the purpose d
organizing force to operate against 'a'
Mormons from that quarter ia b STIR.
We understand that it is 10 cor empst91
at the War Department to desp' CD Leu
General Scott to the Pacific CO t With
view Of arranging for military operat, ~
agairS, the Mormons from that side. IDS
important movement has not. however, s.
this time, been definitely decided on.
Capt. james NJ 'lntosh, Unlted STATS
navy, has received preparatory orders 1f w.
command Of the home squadron, OF "h''1
the steam frigate Colorado, nov IN course &"
preparation for sea, will be the dag ship
Union
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Wheeling City Council has sent to
Richmond memorial, the object of which Is
to ask the Virginia Legislature to pass such
enactments as shall enable the city OF wheel
ing to secure to it the practical benefits of
the western terminus of the Baltimore ana
Ohio railroad, and also to provide Tor the
purchase by the State of the 5000 shares OF
stock held by the city Of Wheeling in the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company-the
same to be purchased at $500. 900 in bonds
or certificates of debt of the Commonwealth
bearing six per cent. interest
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
Teleorapbic despatches from Albany show

Telegraphic dispatches from Albany show
that sn attempt is to be made IN the New
York Legislature to suppress time sales of
stocks. like measure will probably be In
troduced into the Maryland Legislature this
session, and if an effective law cau be ma
tured and passed, it would be boon to the
community, serving u restrain speculation,
and thus take away one Of the greatest in
centives to hazardous debt-making.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
om.,.,R.por, from Kansas.

ST.. LOUIS, JAZZ Oh Official returns OF the
Kansas election, certified by the Speakers OF
the House and Senate, who were present at
the counting of the votes, elect the whole
Free-State ticket for STATE officers and large
majority of both branches OF the Legislature;
The Constitution is rejected by a majority OF
10000 Votes,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

Next to the relief Of Lucknow" the ap-
preaching nuptials of the Princess Royal
and Prince Frederick William, Of Prussia,
most engage the attention of Her Britannia
Majessy's subjects The London journals
are full Of desert ptions Of the grand prepa-
ratlons making for the suspicious event
The day fixed for it is Monday next, 10Th
and the occasion will probably be observed
as a holiday throughout the realm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Rochester people are threatened with
more horrible disclosures. Since the Rob
ertson case hes resulted in the acquittal OF
the accused, [see telegraphic desna'ch the
Union and Advertiser says:-"Nague ru,
mors are current TO the effect that still
more startling lease" than any that has yet
transpired here, is soon to be developed
1t is said that a man of high standing dis
posed" of his wife by sewing her up IN
sheet and smothering her; and that she was
subsequently laid out in the usual way and
buried without exciting suspicion! Weplace
little reliance on the rumor, but u is so Freva-
lent that We mention il"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
Greeley and the spIrituaiists.


A large number of invited persons on
Monday met at the residence Of Mr.. Taylor,
in Clinton avenue, Brooklyn, II hear Mrs.
Hatch, who gave what purportcd to be the
answer of spirits to several questions pre-
poundcd BIZ the audience Horace Greeley
inquired if the soul enters necessarily upon
a higher existence by passing into the spirit
world? Answer--lcs, with some mod
ticatlOns.
Then does the suicide better his condition.
Answer, in substance: While the suicide
seems to you to be the arblter OF his own de-
tiny, to Us he appears not to be so: it seems
t. Us that he was destined - commit suicide.
Ii does not therefore follow that ycu Greeley J
will commit suede: It appears to Us that
such !, MT yuur destiny.
Does the criminal, who by his own mis-
deeds, ha- justly brought dYon himself the
sentence OF death, by committing suicide, e.
cape the penalty OF bis crime? Answer, III
substance He escapes the publicity OF the
gallows-;he SCOTS OF the crUwd-;he ignC-
miny of the halter. But he cannot escape
the penalty of his crimes: for he cannot e.
cape from himself. He wakes up and fluids
that he is still himself be is still suffering,
and perhaps more intensely, the just punish
ment Of bis crimes.
l. it better for little children to die young?
We believe that for those who die, It is be-
ter. But it does not follow that it would
have been better for you Greeley or any one
living, to have died young. But if the time
-hould ever come, when only men and wo-
men shall leave this life, heaven will be desc
late: there will lie no little children there.
4 Dr. Buddington inquired, in relation
to scroule, the conditions that produce 1t, a.
The reply wa, that scrotua was the result
Of eating swiues flesh. If the scrotnIous
matter deposited upon the lungs in cases OF
hereditary consumption (which was repre-
scented as species of scrofulal or which
breaks out upon the skin in cutaueous diseas-
es. be Analysed, it will be found to contain
the same elements as the fat OF swine. jews,
it was asserted, never die Of consumption,
and the reason is, they never eat swine's
flesh, in which they are above the Christian
The answer to the other questions were al!
adroit, but were all such as shrewd woman
might have given, without any supernatural
aid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The combinations by the Senate OF the
nominations Of those officers Of the navy re-
tired from the service by the operation OF
tho act of Congress of February %, 1850,
who had been recommended by the courts of
INQUIRY for restoration to the active list, or
to different position on the reserved list,
have been published. The pames OF these
officers will appear in their proper places in
the Navy Register for 1858, which has not
vet been put to press. The department will
soon issue commissions to all those who have
become entitled to them on account ofthe new
positions they now hold in the service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The new passenger railway constructed
through the streets Of Philadelphia, from
Frankfort on the northeast suburbs OF the CT
~ TO the lower part Of Southwark, 90 the
:s.thsas., went into operation on Wednes-
dsy. The road has two tracks, running
dosn Fifth and up Sixth streets. The Phil
sdslpbisns sss much pleased With this new
scauieitiou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23
The students of Mount St. Mary's Colleg

The students Of Mount St. Mary's College
at Emmittsburg, Nd, had some difficulty
with the officers and managers of the institu
ton few days since, which could not be
settled to the satisfaction Of Young Amer
CO." and between sixty and seventy of the
oldest students signed declaration" and
left for their various homes in Maryland,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Cuba, and other dis'
tant points.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Wheeling Intelllgencer says that Mr.
jeff. Martin is before the State legislature,
with petition for the signatures ofmembers'
asking that he be permitted to remain IN his
Office as U. S. Marshal for the Western dis
frirt Of Nirpinia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The schooner "Windward," Of New Lon
don, with the name Lucia" substituted on her
s,erpb board, has been caught of the coast OF
Africa, with 600 negroes, by British war
steamer, and taken into ST. Helena. Her
crew and officers were all foreigners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

An unusual number Of visitors throng the
nub)ic houses and streets in Washington at
this time. The hotels are all said to be well
filled, and doing good business.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Charestown Free Press says :-"Mr.
John l.. CraighilI, has disposed OF his farm
containing go acres, for $50 per acre
Purchaser, Mr.. Frank Lakeland. The farm
lies on the Shenandoah river, near llOpe~eIl
Mills"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

Two thousand dollars have been appropr''
ated BY the New York City Council, under
charge of g special committee, to celebrate
Washington's birthday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Daily News, the Tammany organ in
New York, calls loudly for the heads OF the
Wings who are thus far allowed to remain
"a "iocubi" in the custOm-house,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

ga Bill for the Relief Of the People" has
been introduced into the Legislature OF Ten
nessee, authorizing the Bank of that State to
issue a million of dollars in post-notes, pay
able twelve months after date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The nominations Of Alfred Cumming as
Governor of Utah, Fayette McMulin, as
Governor of Washington territory, A. Rem
cher, as Governor of New Mexico, and Be'-
erly L. Clarke, as Minister to Honduras and
Guatemala, have been confirmed by the
Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

There are four candidates already an
nounced for the Office of Commissioner OF
the Revenue, for Clarke county, and two tor
the flee of Clerk of Circuit and County
Courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Richmond South is 80 incensed with
Mr.. Davis of Md, that it objects to bis being
invited to address the Literary Societles at
the University of Va, and advises the re-
scinding of the request made by the students
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The mysterious disappearance OF Mr. nus
sell, of Detroit, is finally accounted for. IL
10 stated that the suspicious in regard to bis
having left Boston on board the steamer
America were correct That steamer recen-
tly arrived at Boston on her return trip, and
her officers state that Mr.. Russell went over
with them in dersnged state of mind, and
having gone ashore at Liverpool was left,
And nov remains there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

Ex-President Roberts has been appoint
ed agent for Lloyd's at Monrovia. The OBJ
iect of this appointment is to facilitate bF:-
tish trade with the Republic of Liberia and
the interior of Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

We learn that the town OF berryVihe'
Clarke county, is without hotel-a eiFcu"-
stance that is not very usual.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Easton (Md.) Star states that Mr. y
Pritchett one day last week caught with a
seine, at one haul, over one thousand CARA
many of the fish weighing over ten pounds
each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The Philadelphia North American learns
that the National Government is about to en-
large the naval force on the coast of Africa,
to protect the interests of our commerce In
that quarter, and to check the slave-trade.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The incidents connected with the burning
Of the scboolhouse in Brooklyn, are OF an eS-
csedingly painful character. VI the e'sdt
hundred children in the building eight were
.ufFocsted on the lower landing. the building
h.;no three stories high. The school house
ia described as being the largest one IN
B,ootjyn. boilt by contract: the flooring was
Of Georgia pitch pine, and therefore OF We
~ eombustible nature. The rapid progress
Of The flames NAV be attributed to this TACT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The frequency of auction sales in the dry
goods business, in New York, has become
prominent feature. Buyers have been in at
tendance from Boston. Philadelphia, and
Baltimore, and jobbers and commission mel
chants from all parts Of the country. Cot
ton goods are only moderately active, and
prices favor the buyer. Desirable styles OF
woolen goods meet with some favor; but
from present indications the spring trade will
be irregular.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-01-23

The debate on Mr.. Dolttle's resolution, IN
the Senate, for medal to Com. Paulding,
was conducted on Thursday, by Messrs.
Dolittle, and Pugh. Mr.. Mason said the
Committee on Foreign Affairs would report
on the Walker case on Monday. Mr.. Pearco
has the floor on the subject, when it is taken
up again.