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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Louisville Journal has the following
beautiful reference to this most beautiful
month Of the year:
:" We have always loved this month, and in
our country it is season for poets and painters
t. reyel in October is the very time 10 enjoy
the animated crowds OF city life, and It is tie
tine OF times TO admire Gods marvelS in the
country, as he worEs MS wondrous change from
summer 70 winter, and scattsrs over the face OF
nature rainbow veil TO conceal the effects OF
decays effacIng fingers as he would strew
forge; me nots over the grave OF the lo~ers.-
October may be sharp aud even cold 10 Us, bat
We love it Tor It's laughing skies, lis gorgeous
sunsets, ard the braCIng tones OF lis morning
salutatons. II paint, the cheek oi beauty 10
make il look more like Inc rose, AID il animates
the step OF manhood as ii by new infusion OF
natural vgor. We may IN the spring time have
lrted with coquettish april, with flowers III her
hair aud tresses flowing in the vernai bIecz" bat
October, with her queenly gait, wfeathed with
the purple gIoIies OF the vine, her train borne
by Exercise and Sport, clothed in rare and daz-
z!iug tints; her eye all animation, and her step
all grace she is our maturer love, and we are
so attached TO her that when We die We wait to
die with her "Die as the leaves do that fall in
October" Beautiful ia the country, where fields
and forests glow like many cooIed fires, and
even beautiful in the city, which provldentIaiIy
is "open at the top to let in the glores OF these
ceruleaD skies and the crisp breeze OF early an.
tumn till ",he bened!ction OF the covering hea.
yeps falls like dew.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
Direct Ta1atton-TheT Tariff.

With facts staring US IL the face, what can
be more ridiculous than the yagaries OF The
advocates of free trad? We must provide
for the support Of Government by direct tax
alton, and in the language of Mr.. Jefferson
cover the land with officers, open every
door to their intrusion, and subject every citi
zen to domiciliary yexatiobs, which, once
commenced, can scarcely be restrained fror'
reaching successfully every article of proper
ty and produce" or, it must be done by means
Of imposts. Ii the latter alternative be adop'
ted, and the rates of tariff can be so adjust
ed as to subserve the double purpose of rev,
enue and protection to our home Industry, 1t
ought to be done, and the permanent inter
ests of the country advanced.
We are aware that these are old fashioned
Wing doctrires--uow obsolete, some would
say--but believing them to be sound, we
cling to them still, and will not even permit
the present relations between the North and
Sluth to drive Us from em.-LynehCUry
JJrJjnilu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
The Loud oun Fair.

The weather was inauspicious for large
and foil attendance upon the Annual E1bi-
bition Of the Loudoun Agricultural Associa-
siop. which commenced on Thursday last, at
tbe Fair Grounds near Leesburg. But at an
aarlv hour the heavens Frightened with q
beautiful sunshine, and large concourse as.
ssmbled on the ground. The stock entered
for exhibition on that morning was nu-
merous, and of a very superior quality. Ma
nv noble and beautiful stallioLs and fast trot.
inc and saddle horses were there, and some OF
tho hapdsomsst colts and FLIES We have ever
seen on exhibition in this county. Agrlcui-
tural productions and farming implements
were exhibited much to the satisfaction OF the
visitors. Lees6urg Washmgtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

lS"' n l 'AAF
THE MISUNDERSTANDING a" time.
We will be satisfied" with the "quo,s,;-,.
made for our Especial instruction" We So.
NIT that be wholly fails to sustain his .,,,,
ment that Sin adjusting the details Of O r..
il, the democracy of the South deny the p,Y..
to look to any thing but revenue" lie sn,.
ly must have but little penetration, or ina,
ines that "B' has, if he canno, di,,n,r;,,
the wide difference between Quits, de.',r ''I
for protection" and duties for rerenys ~,
eliminating between articles made AZ Lar,
and not made at home" So far fr,m >.
democratic convention" ignoring disc
nations" it merely ignores" as We aprrah,,3
protection for the sake Of protectioa--a tr,,
trine that am net sure that even Mr. -
maintained. Nor has that convent, -.
pressed opposition "to any increase in II,
duties on imports" any relc7aucy 70 -,
question Of observation-disclosures, nor Is !, ~
''in the teeth Of Mr.. Bcnton's noiiYn,D v.
Boycc's report that mo duties sh5u.iboI,'i
with the view of protecting any form If :,
dustry," by no means, sustalns tue .,,.
ment Of "A" who must give Us "lurtLerc,
dence" before We can be satisfied Of tFa =.
curacy of his statement, that in aims,
the details Of tariff the DEMOCRACY II -
South deny the power to look to any him,
but revenue" r.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
a Scenn In Court.

Monday last was Louisa Court. The at.
tention of the Court was occupied the great
or portion of the day ia the case O! the Com
monwcalth vs.. Frank, negro man belonging
to Mr.. Boston, charged with the murder Of
Mr.. Woodford Taylcr Gordon for the prose-
cuti0r, and Lcake, ana Gordon for
the prisoner. After the witnesses were ex-
auircd the case was submitted TO the Court,
who discharged the prisoner upon the ground
that no evidence was introduced 10 prove his
guilt The wife Of the murdered man Was :
witness on the par. Of the Commonwealth
We we're surprised to notice her disposition
to joke and speak lightly Of an affair which
should have caused her to weep. All rEe-
sept were forced to laugh st her wit, and We
presume from her actions towards one OF
the counsel who cross examined her, that
she could not fancy 90 ugly man. Indeed,
when be would question her che would turn
her back upon bim and refuse to answer bis
interrogatories, because, as she said, 'he was
old and ugly" She would then turn to the
Commonwealth's Attorney, place her arm
around his neck, and ask his pr0tectiOn.--
We bive never before witnessed such an
amusing scene 10 Court room. MIR.
Leake's better half is the only one who can
rcinsiate bis vanity, after having been told
to his face that be Was "Old and ugly" Mr..
Gordon the COmm0nwea!th's Attorney, must
ieel highly fla;tcred after receiving such al
tectionatc embraces from such lovely fe-
male. We ore not able to iotorm our read
ers whether or not Mr.. Leake enSicd tho
Conference.-The position on this occasion.--
OraHUg Cky0Utcte
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
m SisiED.

On Tuesday evening, the 18th nsan. BIZ ...
Rev. William h. Chapman. Mr. THOv,
HICKEY, TO Mrs. EMILY GILL. !lol Wa.
ingtoa.
On "Wednesday evening, the 18th r,,sr. 70,
the same, Mr.. ALBERT 3 LACEY. O, H.,
lngton, TO Miss ANGELINA HOLLY. o,CL.,..,
county, Maryland.
On Thursday evening the lith ln.iaa.. bv,.,
same, Mr.. JOHN THOMAS GOR>UCH :,
SARAH REBECCA GRIFFIN, all Of Wl,..
ington.
On the same evening, by the sane. VI,
PHILIP A. CAW00D, 10 Miss SARAH T.
GREEN, all OF Washington.
On the 18th instant, at St. James Cs4rcg.
Richmond, Virginia, by tue Rcy. Df. Wool
bridge, VIRGINIUS DABNEY, OF Mississippi
to MARIA, daughter OF James f. Heath. e.q,
OF Richmond, formerly Auditor Of TIE SAFE.
On the morning OF the 5,a instant, a, Noun.
tain Grove, Bath county, Va, by tne Rev Nm
L. Price, Mr.. VIM TALiAFERRO. OF Teys
TO Miss SUSAN J.; and SAMUEL GOODE.o
Bath, to Miss MARY PLEASANrS-dals
tiers of Col. 5. Y. GatewoOi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
Land s.,.s,n stafford County.

The following landed estate. belonging to
Ii. l.. Brooke, lying in Stafford county, Was
sold on Wednesday last:
"Shepberd's Green" containing l75s acres
was sold for g, 900. Alexander Green, pur'
chaser.
1.-The Firzhugb Tract" lying on the north
side of the run. containing 29S acres. was
sold for Sl5,05 per acre. W. +. Conway
and DR.. j. Il. Taylor purchasers, on specu-
latien.
The Homestead" containing 800 acres,
was Withdrawn at $40 per acre.
"Hsnsford's" was also withdrawn at IS an
acre.-Tred. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
mouey Makes Thirst.

A Postawatomie chieftain, in giving evil
dance before the United States Circuit Court
at Chicago, made the following honest admis-
siep:
"ouotb Alexander. II was 10 those days
much about the garrison; kept within few
miles; always went to the suffers when was
thirsty" ;,
"Were you often thirsty" .y
"Had'nt much money in those times" ;,
"Were you thirsty Whenever you haa
money" ,o,
"Was very much thirsty always when l
bad money"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
rIr. Frederick II. Stnnton's Speech

Hon. Frederick p. Stanton, Secretary
of Kansas under Governor Walker, in late
speech at Lawrence, made the following dis
closure:
ale (Mr. Stanton) came to Kansas in 81,
believing it 70 be the intention OF Mr.. Buch-
auaD to deal fairly with the people. Had
not this been his opinion, he would never
have accepted the position Of Secretary, nor
Walker that Of Governor of the Territory
Justice demanded the admission that he still
believed the intention Of the Administration
to have been good. Its present line u poll
oy was an aiter-thougbt. Until the month
OF September he and Gov. Walker were sus-
tanned throughout by the Administration. He
not generally known, ss showing this con-
concIusively.
"On l:t September, General Whitfield
and DR.. Tebbs, of Kansas, who were then in
Washington, sgaed letter, ''cxnress!y sta
ting that the course OF Governor Walker and
Secretary Stanton was acceptable to tho pe0-
pie of Kansas, ioasmrch as an und0ubteI
N 1iori!y were in la.or Of Il free STATE. -
This letter was spyitten at tie special request
If Mr.. buchanan, who was anxious 10 shield
himself frou the assaults then being made
upon him by the South. Through Mr..
Buchaunn's agency the letter vas sent to tn
Union office, and was actually in type, accom-
panied BY edtoria! comments endorsing the
character Of DR.. Tebbs as a "geptlemau Of
unimpeahachabe Eeraci.y," aheD it was seen
III proof by Southern member OF the Cabl'
net, whc ordered its suppression. From that
day In this the course Of the Administrator
towards Kansas had been most unscrupu-
Ions and shameful ope"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Southern Railroad companies are not
alone in their disposition to look for supplies
of iron at home. The companies North are
also beginning to give the subject attention.
1t is reproach to our country that, with all
our resources in the way of iron and coal,
or companies should still feel inclined to go
abroad for an article that is absolutely infe-
rior.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
San1n Carolina Election,

Ia South Carolina, all the Democrats have OF
course been reelected to Congress, as there
was no regular opposition to either OF them:
The Hon. James L. Orr, who represented
the fifth district, declined to be candidate
for reelection. We have not heard the name
of his successor. 1t is needless to say that
he will be Democrat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

A letter from Judge R. W. Sberrard, OF
Marysville, California, to his father Joseph
II. Sherrard, esq, Of Winchester, Va, COM
municates the intelligence that James krebs,
formerly citizen Of Winchester, was drown
ed in Fraser river, at the new gold disco7e-
ries, short time since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

lCoNAUMc4Ily.
1, too, have read with pleasure the ali.
article which you have copied from the ,..
mOnd Enquirer, relative to making aud tc,.
ing our own Railroad Irou. TIE ous.,',
with me now is, not, have We B'crb,o~
among US but is the Rich.non! Esoa.,r.
to continue to advocate good IYiiyl c,fi,,..
IllDE ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
The Rate OF In,eres.in England.

Advices from England report probability
that the discount rate at the Bank of Eng
land would be reduced to 2! per cent. The
London Times Of the 2Sth says:
at must not be inferred that the antci.
pated reduction in the bank terms of dis
count will constitute merely short prelude
to new reign of speculation. Two and-a
half per cent, is familiar charge within
modern experience and for long periods. In
1874 aud 1915 it prevailed for thirteen con-
secutSe months, aud the same was the case
in 1919 and 1850. Still later, namely, from
tue commencement of 1852, two.and-a-balf
and even two per cent, were adoped during
an Interval Of fourteen months. lodeed, for
nearly five years, dating from November,
1913, year after the railway crisis, three
per cens, was the highest rate, twc-and-a half
and two per cent, being current exactly half
the time. There is consequently no reason
to assume in the present case that the step
will necessarily be Of slight duration. Every
thing in that respect will depend on the pos
sibIIty of some new impulse being found,
which shall enable mania to be got up with
entirely distinct features from any that have
been known before. Although our periodical
decisions have all inherently a project sim
larity, their external signs are invariably
novel. After each former crisis the public
considered themselves wonderfully shrewd,
and were never again to be led wildly into
anything of the sort. They were safe until
some fresh condition should arise to which
they could be told the rules Of any former
experience were wholly inapplics bic"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Little Tennessee District" is all in a
commoton. Judge Hopkins is candidate
for reelection to Congress--Gen. Martin is
candidate--Fayette McMullin will prodeJ(y
be a candi date--and Col. r. B. Floyd is
certainly candidatel There may be Wing
candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Richmond South has quite caust'c
article upon DeBow's Review-charging that
periodical with the propagation of errcrs alb
surd and offensive to the feelings of the State
Rights Democracy"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Farmville, Va, Journal speaks IN an
imated terms of the improving trade and
pros poets of Farmville. 1t has never seen
stronger and more cheering evidences Of
prosperity in Farmville than are exhibited at
present. For the last three years, the jour
nal says, there has been gradual yet steady
and remunerative enlargement Of most il not
all, the vocations in which cur citizens are
engaged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The inhabitants Of Nebraska Territory
Numbering about 25.000.) are discussing
the propriety of forming State Government
and applying for admission into the Union
Tho National Inteligencer calls for some
defiri.ive decision Of Congress which shall
have for its effect to stay these recurring at
tempts Of the Territories to establish in their
behalf right of Intrusion rather than OF adj
mission into the Federal Union. 1t says
"a solemn affirmation of the incapacity o.
any and over Territory to apply for admis'
sion into the Union until its population has
reached tho established ratio Of Federal rep
resentstion, and rigid adherence to that
rule, are demanded alike by every considera,
ton of justice to the people of the States and
to the inhabitants of the Territories"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Fredericksburg Recorder compliment;
Mr.. NJ. r. Ii. Garrett, the present represen
tative in Congress from the Essex district
for his public course.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
Indiana ELECTION,

The returns from the different Congress
sional districts of Indiana show the result
of the late election in that State to have been
choice Of seven Republicans, two Ant'-Le-
compton Democrats, and two regular Demo
Gratis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Charlottesville Jeffersonian thinks that
three-fourths of the Delegates TO the Demo
cratic State Convention, from Albemarle, pre-
fer MIR. Letcher for next Governor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18
The Fur Trade.

The Trade 10 Furs, which had steadily
growu in importance down to recent date
has suffered severely by the financial rever-
ses of the past year. Garments Of this ms
,erel, which may be considered luxury
rather than a necessity, having elegance Tor
their chief recommendation, very early lett
the process Of retrenchment occesioned by
the money crisis. The turrlers experienced
another misfortune in the open season last
winter. These adverse influences combined,
have caused the great bulk of last years
stock to remain on the shelves until the pre-
sent time, and importations meanwhile have
nearly ceased. Under these circumstances,
dealers cannot be expected to work up any
considerable quantity OF new skins, or hunor
the caprices of fashion with startling novel
ties. Ladies' furs for the season just open
ing, will be limited to the styles in vogue last
winter, with tritling exceptions. Full cape
patterns will be most in favor, where c0Stll'
mes, is no objection, and in tue hail SIZE cape,
mutf and tippet, there will be no change
The principal dealers, such as GuDther q
Sons, whose mportatOns this year scarcely
equal one-tenth Of the last, will await revi'
val Of trade before introducing any decided
cnahSe vi styie. :,
The trade both wholesale and retail, is
backward, and thus far restricted IN amount
Credit is no, readily obtained by wholesale
purchasers, and the retail trade ordinarily
receives its impetus from the frs! hard frost,
which is still to come.
Importers of furs anticipate considerable
changes from the opening Of the AMOR rive!
to the Russians, and from the breaking u o OF
the Hudson Bay Company's monopoly. One
valuable lot of turs has already been recelv'
ed from the Amoor by way Of San Francis
co, and is naturally regarded as the precur'
sor of large instruments from the same d!rec'
ton. The enormous emigration into Rus
sia's newly acquired possessions has its coun
tsrpart only in the rush to the Pacific coast
early in the history Of the gold discoveries;
and as large tracts of wild country are
brought under cultivation, skins Of animal:
will be sent to the American market IL
greater abundance. This may be expected
more especially for the reason that the com
merce Of Russia eastward has heretofore
reached the shores Of the Okhotsk, Kan
achatka and the Russian American posses
sons, only by an immense detour to tie
North, the furs returning to kyachta and 81
Petersburg by the same route. Now, with
the advantages of direct navigation and es
tablished depots, the traffic with the coast
will rapidly incresse.-N y Jour. Of Com
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Baltimore paper papers of Saturday
give formidable list Of assaults, robberles'
and disturbances, in that city, on the day
and night previous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

Rev. Alexander Campbell recently admin
istered the sacrament to two thousand persons,
at Salineville, Va, on Sunday, during a
Camp Meeting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

Mrs. P. c. Pollard, wife of the late Major
Richard Pollard, and sister Of the Hon. VIM.
G. Rives, died in Nelson county last week.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Leesburg Washingtcnian has been eu-
lsrsed, and is now printed on new type
Success to this sound and excellent old jour
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

AtEl Monte, California, Hillsrd P. Dorsey,
native of Georgia was killed by bis fssher'in-
law, W. W. Rubottom, on the 9th of Septem-
Der. Dorsey had treated his wife badly
She fled to her fathers house. Dorsey follow
ed, armed, and declared be would take her
dead or alive. The father warned him not
to enter. He did not heed him, but approach
ed. Both fred at the same time, and Dorsey
was killed. The verdict was justifable hom-
icide, in self-defepse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

The Democracy of Caroline held meet
ing on Monday last and appointed forty del
egates to the State Gubernatorial ConVen.
ton. F. W. Scott, esq, presided and W.
G. Hudgin, esq. acted as Secretary. Staun-
ton was voted as the choice of place. A re-
solution was introduced by w. P. Taylor,
esq, expressing a decided preference for
Hon. John Letcher for Governor. This ELI
cited considerable discussion and was finally
withdrawn, though it is said that the Letch-
or men very decidedly prspondersted in the
meetipp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

Clnn REWARD-Ranaway from the
SZU)Theological Seminary, near Alex
audr.s Va on SUNDAY night, the 18th inst, a
negro boy named CARTER. Said negro is a
bright mulatio, feet, 8 or 9 inches high and
very well built. He is about % years Old, and
has very pleasant countenance. Will give
the above reward OF $500. II taken out OF the
State and secured so that get MN AGAIN. Ad-
dress DAVID FITZhUGH, Fairfax {. H.,
sep l7-eott OF H. {. WARD; Alex, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

'hINA, GLASS AND QuEENSWARE-
" The subscribers are now receiving per SHIPS
" New Engand,' and Abby Blanchard from
Liverpool. their FALL SUPPLIES OF CHINA,
Glass and QueeIsware, to which they respectfully
call the attention OF County Merchants and the
trade generally, as they can and will sell goods
in their lire a, cheap a. they can be bought in
the United States.
sep lS-eolm r. H. MILLER. son n co
WRENCH climatic subscribers are
now receiving from the y. York Auctions,
fine assortment OF FRENCH CHINA, White
aud Gold Band Dinner and Tea Sets, rlcl Vases,
Mugs, &c, &c, which they have purchased at
very low prices and are willing 10 sell them at
small advance tor casa, or 10 pUnctual Gus.
toners. r. H. MILLER, son Il co.
sept lo-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

lrEGARS--The Subscriber continues 10 man
- utacture SEARS, from every choice
grade OF imported Leaf Tobacco. Orders re-
specially solicited. EDWIN {. BROUN,
No a. MaGison-stGeet.
Mlddleburg, Va, oct ls--eo3m
DROUN 4 CO., OF Middleburg. Va, are just
- in receipt Of their supply OF FALL and
WINTER GOODS, Cloths, Cassmeres. CassI.
nets, Tweeds, kerseys, Linseys, Blankets,
Fiannel, Yarns, Brown and BIeached Domes-
tics, embracing the latest style OF Ladies
and Gentemen's DRESS GOODS: very fine
selection OF Hats, Caps Comforts, Gloves, Boots
and Shoes, BonneIs. Ladies and Gentlemen's
Shawls, latest style of Ladies 'loaks and a va
rIety OF FANCY GOODS; Hardware: Queens
ware; WOODWARD; Tin, and StoLewarc; Groce
lies: Paints; Oils: Drugs; Bar Iron and Steel;
Plough Iron; Mould Boards, &c. They solicit
Of their friends an early call.
MlGdie5urg, sep 2s-eU2m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-10-18

C.Dnn REWARD!-Ranaway from the
- NV subscriber on the night OF the lth
Instant, a negro boy called BENNETT, a mt
atto, about IS or Is years old, 5 feet inches
IN height, thin, and quite good looking, and very
polite. He was we'll dressed when ne left, but
the clothes ne mad on are not Temem bered. |
will give the above reward OF $500, for him, If
taken out of the state, and secured so that get
him again. He lett in company with TWO other
negro bows Tsep 22-eoti A. , UklGSbf.