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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02
W. K A. MURRAY, MERCHANT TAI

w x 4. MURRAY, MERCHANT TN
" LORS, are now receiving their Fall
and Water supply OF CLOTHS. CASSlMERES,
and yESIINGS. OF all the various shades and
styles Furnishing Goods.-ShTts-SlIk Me-
riuo. Linen. and Cotton: Drawers-SIlk, Merl-
no. Jean. and Cotton Flannel; Gloves OF yarI-
Gus kinds: SuSprrderS; Cravats; Collars. and
Tres OF all kinds and many other articles usu-
ally kept 10y them, and will be sold as cheap as
the same quality OF Goods can be mad in any
otAcr city No. IU3 King street sep -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

nRAFTS ON ST L0UIS.--PaItles wIsanE
~ to remit 10 Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, We
consln, or Kansas, can be supplied with dfan
On ST. Louis, which can be cashed in most PAin
OF the interior Of the States named above.
l0mo3 R, H. MILLER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

INRENCH AND ENGLISH ENGRAVlNGS
+ i have this day received from New
York, large and splendid assortment OF French
and English ENGRANlNGS, winch VIII sell
low for cash. Call and examine them at my
store No 1853, Kingstreet, Alex.
ION - ! p. CLARKE.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

~ x $ Blackjack, GROCERS mn
~. COMMISSION MERCHANTS BLACK
LOOK 5 WHARF. invite the attention OF dealers 10
their STOCK OF GROCERIES, which they
offer on accommodating terms:
- hhds. =. r. and +. |. Sugars
80 pack IS. Loaf, Crushed, and Clarified sugars
ST. hhds. and bbls Cuba and \. o MoIasses
loJ bags Rio, Laguira Marcabo, and Java
Coffee
IS chests Y. H.. &. P, and Black Teas
700 boxes Mould, Adamantine, and Sperm Can
dies
100 boxes Black Yellow, and Fancy Soap
500 reams Wrapping and Tea paper. For
sale by ID. ). bLAChLO1 n
APP Blackjack wharf,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

(IABlNET CHAIR AND SOFA MANU-
~ FACTORY, No. 100, King street, .Alsrdn-
dria, Ta-Having lately fitted up one OF the
handsomest and most spacious ware-rooms IN
the city, Tor the FURNITURE BUSINESS, re-
specially invite public attention to my large
stock OF FuRSIrCNE which ! am constantly in
creasing Persons visiting our city will find II TO
their advantage to give me call as the range OF
my GOODS in respect to quality and price, is
such as 10 cover tue wants and views OF ALL
My stock comprises Mahogany Sofas, Rocking,
Cane and Wood seat Sitting Chairs, Side
boards, Dressing Bureaus, (marble top and piain;)
marble top and plain Wash Stand:, marble top
Sofa, Card Book and fancy Tables, Cottage Set,
Bedsteads, of all patterns; such as high, Field
ing, French, low-post and Trunde Bedsteads,
several patterns OF Cottage Bedsteads, Hat
racks, Wardrobes, Looking Glasses, and large
number fother articles mbraced in the business.
u Beds, Bosters, Pillows, Mattresses, &c,
CONSTANTLY IN hand
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

BARGAINS FOR CASH-We are now
ID closing out our entire stock OF Blankets,
CIoaks. ShawIs. Ladies Dress Furs, Casslmeres,
Casslnets. Flannels aud Dress Goods in order
to make room for an early Spring supply
We are Offering great bargains, for cash.
S. & W. MEYENBERG,
ian 90 Sarepta Hall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02
+ JAMES H. DEvAUGHN.

TEIO PLANTERS AND FARMERS.-Ihe
LODI MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
incorporated in lAaO, with capital OF plUu,-
600. offer their NEW AND IMPROVED PoU-
DRETTE for sale as the cheapest and best fer
,Iizer for Corn. Tobacco, and Kitchen Gardens,
that can be made II has been used with great
success in the Northern States for II years.
II is inodorous very powerful, and yet can be
used without danger in contact vita the seed.
Tie night soil of the city OF New York, from
which this fertilizer is manufactured is well
known as the most powerful manure IN the
world Price per barrel on board Of vessel in
New York r 80. for seven barrels ana over
under that quantity Is per barrel. Terms cash
A pamphlet will be sent gratis and pos paid 10
any applicants. .u.
IN A trial, however small is respectfully
solicited. Address
LODI MANUFACTURING co,
dec lI-w2m so Courtlandt street, \. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

Ohm I EVANS has just received aud oIe.'
y ed this day, from New York, large as'of'
ment OF LADIES FURS, which viii 0e 600
low TO suit the times. Call and examine.
oct 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02
Philadelphia, sep 4--dlteo3mSwl.

CHINA. GLASS AND EARTHEN-W ARE.
- R r. MILLER, son y CO., hPor-
terS have received two instalments OF their fall
supplies from the English Potteres, and will
continue TO receive aCcessions 10 their stock TIL
the business season sets in
r. H. MILLER, son & CO., can assure
their friends and customers as well as all 9th
ers from the interior, that their stock shall be OF
the most desirable description and that their
prices will compare favorably with those OF any
dealers in their line, in any other markets in the
United States
R. H. MILLER, son & CO, have prepared
themselves 70 offer TO Virginia Merchants, every
induCement 10 make their purchases IN their
line, within the limits OF the Commonwealth.
WINDOW GLASS.-They have just recev
ed via Antwerp and New YORK, from the great
mandatory of "Roux,' near Brussels, ll4g
boxes FRENCH WINDOW GLASS, OF super
Tor quality, and OF different thicknesses, which
they have imported under such circumstances
as TO enable them to offer superior article al
very moderate prices 5 mo "a
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02
FANCY ARTICLES, &c.

VARIETIES. Shetland Wool, white and
cOored; Dressing, TuckIng, Fine, and
Pocket Combs: Hair, Nail, Tooth, and Cloth
Brushes; Knives; Scissors Porte MOnales Work
Boxes: Writing Desks: Dice; ACcOrdeOns; French
Pomadr and Extracts; German Cologne; Soaps;
Morocco Drinking Cups; Dominoes Cncssmer:
Vel"et Brushes Reeds and Nhaebones for
Skirts. lust received and tor sale low. by
ian % {. C. BERRY. No. II kmg-st.
I,OMBS &c-Combs OF all descriptions.
Brushes. in great variety: Soaps. Extracts,
Perfumeres. Hair Tonnes Writing Desks Work
Boxes. Cabas, Porte Mouaes, Card Gases, and
lots of notions OIL hand. and for s.Ie cheap at
h b. WHITTINGTON'S,
jan % No. 81, Kipg-srre"t.
1NOR THE HAlR-A supply OF Thomp-
L sogs Hair Restorative, which has given
such general satisiaCil 10 those VINO have
given ii a trial just received. and Tor sale by
H B. WHlTlINGTON,
ian No. -, King-strest.
ILOAK TASSELS. SHAWL PINS, &c
y Just rrSelved (per Express large supply
OF Cloak TasSeis. Shawl Pins. Shetland Wool.
Mohair Hair Rolls. Embroidery Silks, skirt
Whalebones, Reeds, &c. for sale by
dec ! c. c. BERRY. No. u. King street.
NyARIETIES.-m received al RICH.
Y .4RDS', very long Reds for Hoops; White
Zephyr, expressly Tor Knitting French Steel
Spring Hoops; French Working and Tlda Cot
tons pan ~
NOR THE TOILET-LIy White; Mrrn
L Fun; Pearl Balls. Oddntine. tarlna Co
logne Pomades; Brown Windsor. Transparent.
-. II. -. 81. t,.,I
at tdec ~ WHlTTINGTON'S - Kings s.
n BBON HEAD DRESSES have Just
Il had made up a lot of HEAD DRESSES,
at the low price OF ! each. really worth y.
ian % RICHARDS 10 King stree.
CtTAMPED SLIPPER PATTERNS-A sup
- ply just received per Express and for sale
by lan 23] c. c. BERRY, No. y, hing-s''
TOOP SKIRTS-The best shape extant,
Ii Tor sale at RICHARDS,
ian 22 No. no, King street.
CrTRAIN'S GENUINE SAND SOAP, 50 cts.
- per dozen, an excellent preventive OF Chap,
for sale at Liam l4l RICHARDS
DLACK VELVET RIBBONS, all widths
ID and splendid quality. very cheap, at
Jan ~ RICHARDS 10 king-st.
7 AIDES AND CHILDREN'S VESTS very
| cheap,at jan l+I RICHARDS
TOR RENT-A WHARF, in good order,
with LARGE YARD adjoining This
property is well located Tor Coal depot, Lum-
Der, or Wood. Yard.
hi Also, TWO LARGE WAREHOUSES;,
G$Ion the wharf, we'll adapted for Commits.
sion and Shipping houses.
Also. number of VACANT LOTS, on Uni
on street. very desirable tor Plaster lois. For
terms. enquire OF GREEN Il BROTHER.
nov 2U-tf
IS FOR RENT The STORE and Dwell
E.G LING al present III possession OF j. lacey,
No lac, kiEg-slreet Forth SIDE, Will be rented
10 good tenant. on reasonable terms. Posses.
sion given Immediately. Apply at the store,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

rNEATHER BUSTERS expressly Tor VII
Paintings, Furniture Busters, Carpet ana
Floor Sweeping Brushes, Hearth, Window
Scrub, Stove and Shoe Brushes. HAIR, l oo'h'
Nail, Hat. Plate and Crumb Brushes Ladies vel
vet Whisk, Gentlemen's Clothes Wnlsk, ior sale
by / ian 271 JOHN ouptN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

DICTURE FRAMES.-J p. CL4RkE is
prepared TO furnish at his Store, No. lbs,
King street all kinds OF Looking Glass, Por-
traits, and Picture Frames, and Room Mould
inss, SC, at the shortest notice, and as low as
they can be bought i'll any OF the Northern
.;.;os Jan 20
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

|OMB> &c-Combs Of all descriptions.
\ Brushes. in great variety: Soaps. Extracts.
Perfumeres. Hair Tones, Writing Desks Work
Boxes Cabas, Porte MouaIes, Card Gases, and
lots of notions OIL hand and for lie cheap at
h h. WHlTTlNGTON'S,
ian 90 No 81 Kirg-stre"t.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

TOWARD ASSOCIATION, PHILADEL.
II PHlA-A benevolent Institution. estab-
lished by special endowment Tor the relief of the
sick and distressed afflicted with Nrulent and
Epidemic diseases.-To all persons afflicted with
Sexual Diseases, such as RHOGA,
SEMINAL WEAKNESS, IMPOTENCE, &c.
The Howard Association, in view OF the aw-
full destruction OF human life, caused by Sexual
diseases, and the deceptons practised upon the
unfortunate victims OF such diseases by quacks,
several Years ago directed their Consulting Sur
geon charitable act, worthy OF their name, 20
open Dispensary Tor the treatment OF this
class OF diseases, in all their forms, and TO give
Medical advice gratis, to all who apply by let
ter with description of their condition, (age
occupation, habits of life, &c. and in cases OF
extreme poverty, to furnish Medicines tree OF
charge. II is needless to add that the Associa,
ton commands the highest Medical skill OF the
age and will furnish the most approved mod
ern treatment.
The Directors on a review of the past, feel
assured that their labors in this sphere OF benev'
client effort, have been of great benefit 10 the al
ticted, especially to the young and they have re-
solved TO devote themselves, with renewed zeal
to this very important but much despised cause
/ Just published by the Association, Report
on SpermatorrhGa, or Seminal Weakness, by
the Consulting Surgeon, which will be sent BY
mail lin sealed letter envelope,) free OF charge
on receipt of two stamps for postage.
| Address. for Report or treatment, DR.. GEO
| r. CALHOUN, Consulting Surgeon, Howard
Association, No south Ninth street, Philadel
| phla, Pa. BY order o. the Directors.
EZRA d. HEARTWELL, President.
Ern3rp +. Secretary
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02
GROCERIES, &C.

TRESH ARRIVAL.-25 bags Rio cor + ~
10 hhds new crop New Orleans SUGAR
tierces and bbls. \. o. MOLASSES
3 " Rice, new crop
IS bbls Crushed Sugar
10 common yellow do.
boxes Loaf do.
3 bbs. winter bleached OIL
24n groce MatcheS-now landing from
Scbr. Statesman, and for sale by
GRAY. MILLER & co,
ian 81 corner Of King and Water SIS.
10 HHDS. PORTO RICO SUGAR
I'D q bbls. Crushed and Pulverlzed Sugar
IS c. Yellow Refined Sugar
10 hhds. Muscovado Molasses
- bbls prime Golden Syrup
S. bags Rio Coffee
Is Grain Pepper
100 Shot assorted numbers
- boxes prime Dairy Cheese
IS " Adamanrne Candles
50 " Tallow
20 Cavendish Tobacco, low priced,
lust received and Tor sale by
McYEIGH X CHAMBERLAIN,
doc % Prince street Wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

DROwN'S BRONCHIAL TROCHES; Ba,
ID Ems Amandine; Ayers Cherry Pectoral
and Pills; Wrigtts Pills and McLane's Pills
and Vermifuge; Chapman's Vermiuge; Frey 5
do Jaynes do; Fahnstock's do; Jaynes Alter
alive and Expectoraut and Carminatlve Bal sam;
Arnca Strengthening rlasters, Just received and
for sale by J. WILLIAM BOW LlN"'
ian rs cor. Fairfax and Prince sis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

~ BARRELS RECTlFlED WHlskEI.-
~ 10 bbs Old Whiskey
superior, warranted 10 years OLD
10 Malaga Wine
5 Port
casks Madeira -
10 bbls Domestic Brandy
5 cask superior
5 hhds. Brown Sugar part prime
bbls. Crushed Sugar; % boxes Mould Candles
~ do. Brown Soap: 10 do. Adamantiue Candles;
20 dozen Demljohns; 10 do. and 10 gallon
Kegs; ~ do. gross Matches; twenty thousand
scgars. ~ bbIs pure Cider Vinegar; boxes
Ground Coff.e; ~ boxes Pipes; 20 doz. Broom''
tor sale low. by [oct 27l W. VI. SMITH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

1NOR The HAIR-A supply OF Thomp.
so9's Hair Restorative, which has given
such general satIsiacrl to those VINO have
given it a trial just received, and Tor sale by
H B. WHlTIINGTON,
ian No. -, king-street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

INOAK TASSELS. SHAWL PINS, &c
Y Just received (per Express a large supply
OF Cloak TasSeIs. Shawl Pins. Shetland Wool
Mohair Hair Rolls. Embroidery Silks, Sklr,
Whaebones, Reeds. &c. for sale by
dee ! {. c. BERRY. No. u. King street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02

Mems thick Boots and Brogans, No. /, for farm
ing and similar purposes, and in short, every az.
tcle usually found in a well-stocked Boot dI.
Shoe Establishment HENRY l.. SIMPSON
is lift R0yai street mar km.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-02
DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.

X ARDEN SEED-We nave just received
" our first supply Of Landreths fresh and
genuine GARDEN, HERB, AND FLOWER
SEED, which we offer for sale in quantities TO
suit purchasers.
Almanacs containing catalogue Of the Seed,
to be had gratis, upon application to
JOHN LEADBEATER x son,
Stablers old stand, Nos & 7, south Fairfax st.
mo 29
TRESH DRUGS, &c--Quinine, Castor Oil,
L Turkey Opium, CamPhor, Morphia, orris
Root, Saltpe're, Gum Myrrh, Nursing Bottles
Ground Cloves, Citrate OF Iron, Acetate OF Pot
ash, white and black Mustard Seed, fresh Hops
Indigo, Cream OF Tartar, Chloroform, Vaerlan-
ate OF Zinc, Oil of Lemon, Hottiand's German
Bitters, Tapioca, Railways Ready Relief, &c -
Just received and for sale By -
J. K. PIkRPOlNT,
jan 26 l72. S. F. cor. OF King and Wash SIS.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-01-28
ENGLISH VIEW OF SLAVERY

We published last week an article fr,m H..
London Times, in favor of slavery. In an arti.
Gle on the SAME subject the Liverpool Post saws
mat there are twenty times as many ..nip.ers" in
Africa as in all the West India Island and on
Tie American continent, and five hundred fold
worse; that they are tile most miserable of I'm.
man be'ngs-thc most degraded Of men: that
they have always been so; that the sun for six
Thousand years. at least, has looked down upon
and found them not only .black and curlv. :" I'm,
The most dcbnsed Of slaves; that it was not IN.
white man that did tl,is-tbe black man was the
tyrant. A transfer TO the white man was bliss
bondage recmnned-but how different from
chains impoeed on them on their native soil and
their original dwelling place.
The Post again asks, "Is there any hone fo
the future 7" which it answers, mot if things art
allowed to remain as they nre. The aptitude o
the negro for civilization presents only individua
examples; the mass have been savage. The,
are now savages in Africa. There is no US,
questioning the fact-it is true. Brought With,
tile contioi and influence of the white man. i
might he diherent-would he different; but or
binary means will never overcome obstacles {,
the exercise of that influence. Released from
the presence of civilization. tho negro will re
lapse ints tie barbarsm of his race"
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-01-28

Hit Him Igain.-Thc Alexandria Sentinel
quoting Mr.. Henry Winter Davis complimentary
notice of the ''wllOlc combined press oflhe cou-
try" says:
The editors of the newspapers will feel very
sorry when they read the abovc,-very sorry.
1t reminds us Of an anecdote: When William
Penn was Governor of Pennsylvania, in company
with friend, he took shelter from storm in the
shop Of n combmaker. The man was violent
foul speaking man, and conducted himself with
such imProprcty as to draw upon him rebukc.
lie was very indignant, and with MI air Of great
consequence informed his visitors that surely they
ana uot know who he was. ~ am a Justice of
TIE peace" said he. The comrade of the Gov.
ernor quietly remarked, as he pointed to Penn,
.'my friend makes such things as thee" If Mr..
Davis has cmt his teeth, he will be able to make
the application and to profit by it.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-01-28
ALABAMA.

| The Committee "n Federal Relation. If ,l.
House nnl ernn'r. NJ Al,lamn. acting irin,l,.
have agreed upon resolutions whirh have passed
l"'h ll"n."s. rn,vi,lny for ,hr rnl at convention
hy the G"vernor, upon the refusal hy Congress
to admit Kansas into the Cnion under the 1.c.
compton Constitution.
We give the following Preamble Of the rrsolu
tions IL is, in substance, n reitcratiun Of the
Georgia Platform. and in our opinion, il contains
sound political doctrines, the m mint tainnnce Of
which is the only salvation of the South:
Whereas the I'copl" "f Alabama. Of all polit.
'c 1'at''"s ~ their PRIMARY assemblies and ,tr-
'y conventions, as well ns by the Unanimous voice
"f :hrr general assembly, have here, ofure an &.
i"nncrd the following among the Fundamental
principles of their political creed:
HAT Alabama, in their Judgment will and
ought to r"Sst even (ns last rcsn,t) to tlisr,,p
ton OF every tie which binds her to the Union
any nction of Congress upon the subject of slave
ry IN tn" District Of Columbia or in places sub.
Ject to the jurisdiction OF Congress. i.corn,,at,hle
WIN The safety, domestic tranquility, the rights
ana honor "f the Slovchniling States, or any act
regulating the slave trade between the sl,vclol.
n'i'g State; or any refusal TO admit as u State,
any territory hereafter applying because of the
existence Of slavery therein, or any act prohibit.
ing the introduction OF slavery into the Terrific.
'''' va '"'I VI NC" h'NcO, ur any 4ct repeating
or materially modifying the laws now in force
Tor the recovery of fugitive slaves. And where.
nS, The Federal Constitution, well as the Kan.
si's' ehraskn act, plainly guaranteed To the bona
.fde inhabitants Of the Territory Of Kansas, when
thus assembled, to frame Constitution, with or
without slavery, as to them might seem proper,
and with Constitution thus framed, to demand
nn unqualified admission into the Union az n
State:
And whereas, Kansas has exercised this plain
constitutional right, aud is expected to ask for
admission into the Union, and the refusal of Con-
gress TO receive her would he n plain violation of
'nS great constitutional right, and of the rrinci-
pies herci" set forth to the maintenance of which
Aiabnlna has been often and SO soIeunly
pledged:
Therefore, while this General Assembly vii!
not assume. in advance to dictate the course to
hc taken by the State Of Alabama, IN the event
h"hsas should he refused admission into the Tn.
loh they nevertheless feel constrained by high
sense OF duty, in the firm conviction that she will
redeem her pledges, and take no step backwards,
10 provide the means by which her people. in
convention assembled, may determine their course
of action.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-01-28
sWbituarps.

= =. l. q
i DIED. tsher fatber's residence, in This Dis.
frietG Gon Friday the 18th inst of Typh6id Pjieu.
sIn9niaS atfssi iBA ARBARYsANN CYNTHIA LO.
MAX, 81 eonsdst sf aeoyge Isssx, ii the 2lst
year 81. .kersage, ss Is & s:s:s g.
The deceased swes of s5sssbIs and lovely dis.
POSITION SAs vile .spdS friend, she was affsc-
tionete and kind, as4 ghbor she was agreeable
ana obiigi ;een4 ighly esteemed by all who
knew hsyp' She united with the Methodist
:Gcl some years ago, since which time her life
e!las been consistent with per profession. She
bore with much patience, and resignation, the
Affections and trials, through which in the Prov
idence OF God, she was called TO pass. She leaves
behind . husband, q father and mother, sisters
and brothers, and numerous other friends to
mourn her loss In her last illness her faith N
Christ was strong; she possessed that hope which
is an anchor Of the SOUL both sure and steadkast
She sleeps in peace and rests from her labors and
her works do follow her.t ~? .
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-01-28
HON. N. l. RnNHAM

"c regret. says the E.lgcfield L1,frrrf;se, n
S.'e '''"t our new elected member to Congress s
sll'i conf'ned to his room, from an attack Of in.
fa'"m"tory rheumatism, induced by his recent
VISIT TO "ashinglon. The inhospitablc climat g
OF The Capitol, has quickly verified itself in
PTos'rat'"g the indefatignbe General in so short
time. We hope that lie will soon be restored
I" his usual good health and be permitted to en-.
Ter upon his new career OF life untranmclIed ty
sickness We predict for him brilliant success
under any md all circumstances
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-01-28

Canada has been recently convu!sed by n Par
l'aInentary contest, of which the violence appeors
to have been in tho usual inverse ratio to the inn
P mr'""ce OF d'st'nctness of the issues involved
This Ministry has been able to carry French or
Lower Canada almost entire and so has a good
mHlor'ty IN the House. though the Opposition
clam claim majority in British or Western Canada.
This claim is f"intly disputed by the Ministerial
their opponents "Ultras" Among the Oooos;- :
tion Members elect, are the veteran William
Lyon Mackenzie, for IIoldimand, aud Thomas
Darcy McGee, for Montreai-both Editors and
boil, eiassed with the Opposition. George Brown,
aho.ner a, Dpposlt'on Editor, Is elected for two
places-TorontO and North Oxford. He mnst
Of course, choose between them The Opposi.
ton have beaten three members of the Ministry.
who stood for different Upper Canada DISTRICTS.
The Ministry count their supporters as 7s in
number, conceding 40 seats to the Opposition
one of them to be vacated by Mr.. Brown. "a
aforesaid.
The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1858-01-28

An Important Discorery.-Gen. Plobcrt, of
the French artillery and member of the Insti.
tute, has made a discovery by which the explo.
sion Of gHnPowder in magazines may be preven-
ted: 1t consists simply in mixing the gunpowder
with coal dust. When the gunpowderi is required
for use it is only necessary to sft 1.-THE coal
dust falls through the seive and the gunpowder
resumes its original qualities. The experiment
has been tried on a large scale with complete
success. A magazine filled with gunpowder go
mixed was set on fire, says the. 4Nonitear de
fhr'ec, but no explosion took place. Tie gun.
powder burned like any other combusble matter.
as Pich or tar. and the fire was extinguslled with
the common pump.