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Aeyenteeuth street IN. T.. Church. near asv.-ser'
VICE on H. SABBATH Sermon at lNl by the Rev Dr.
lLOY ana in the EVENING at o'clock, by the Rev. d.
WISE Seats free.
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sixth Univ ersai.t Church: 2thst,. between 9Th aud
Shavs.-IAMES II. SdEPADD Pastor, vii prvs o Sermon
TO Young Men 10y Afternoon subject: Second Com
ine of Christ
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spiritua,I.m.-The Rev. JOHN PIhRPoNT viii deliver
before the New York Spiritual Association, Dod
worth Hail. No. SIC Broadway SUNDAY MORNING a. 10y
uclock and IN the EVENING A. ~ O'clock He viii also
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
TeIeprsphIc Despatches.

New YORK. Dec. Sit is generally con-
| ceded here that Capt. Townsend, Of the slave
brig Echo, will be transferred to Key West for
trial The court has iutimated q want Of
| jurisdiction in this district.
BcsToS, Dec. 3.--Danel Fisher K Co., Of
Edssrtown, have been awarded the contract
to supply the general government with sixty
thousand ga lions Of refined winter sperm oil,
at 81 2l4;. per gallon.
WAsnlNGToN, Dec. 3 "A special messen-
ger lett hero to-day for ST. Louis with pies
| Of the Presidents message and the accom-
panying documents, to be forwarded by the
overland mail to San Francisco. Advance
copies will also g by the Salt Lake and Te-
huantepec routes, and by steamship from
New York on Mondy to the Pacific coast
The Treasurer's statement for the week en-
ding on Monday shows the receipts to have
been S567 900; drafts paid $685., 600: and
drafts issued nearly to the same amount, lea
wing balance of nearly SG,0O0OOO in the
treasury, reduction of 1906, 900 from last
week.
R9usEs POINT, n. v, Dec. 2.--The steam
er Boston arrived here at ii \. Nj. Sue left
Burlington at so p NJ. yesterday breaking
the ice for ten miles. She is probably the
last boat of the season. The ice is three in.
ches thick.
MONTREAL, Dec 9 The weather is cloudy
aud mild, With slight sprinklng of Snow
This morning the thermometer stood at IA
degrees. Navigation is closed.
BURLINGTON, n j., December "A fc!-
low named John Murphy was arrested
here Yesterday charged with breaking Jail IN
Chester county, Pa. Two men were also ar
rested yesterday at Mount Holly, who were
engaged 10 "shortins" the new counterfeit
teas on the Bank of Wilmington and Bran
DIVINE, Del. They were committed to the
county jail.
Troy, N. Y, Dec. 2.--Bopjamin Mar.
shall, ESQ.,, one Of our Oldest and most respec-
able citizens, died to-day aged seventysix
years. lie was largely engaged in manutac-
turing operations, in which he acquired an
ample fortune.
LOUISVILLE, Dee. 3.--The number of hogs
killed here during the season up to last night
is l65, 600 head. Number 10 the pons y, 500
head. Sales at Sc so.
ROCHESTER, Dec 3.---Four stores on State
street were burnt this morning, involving g
loss of $4,000 Messrs. Brown Pitkin,
and Howe h Rodgers are among the sufferers.
BosroN, Dec 1.-The temperance party OF
Boston have organized politically by nomi-
mating Julius A. Palmer for mayor, and a full
| ticket for aldermen.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
Letter from Clark, C,r.

Correspondence Of tie AierqsI,.g o..
WHITE Posi-. Dec. lit has been
since l have written you a line tia, g.
County, fear, has nearly been er...s =.
your books-at least, as far q. G,r..
any news for your paper is CONCERNED y
correspondent must plead d,qrtt o., ~
and absence iron home, ali rryui.n -. -
better fer the future.
Alter delightful fall we Sad ..-...,.
the midst OF cold spell, the u.s.rr... 81
white with snow, almost every One ,.r'.' "a o.
log of colds, and our encr gc,ic Phy,,i 81. L.
his time fully engaged. $50" "a
The death of Henry BeIincer b.. c,....,
great sensation IN thi. couaty. He -
man whose hears was not confined si, % :
those who were dis political sup,.r,srs .. -
1t embraced his district, anu be Va, 49,,
with the love and respect of the cut,ra % -
mrnity. SeItshGess had % p..ce In h..
som, and had be have lived, tue le5r,s rs, w.
parties would have been proQ! l. us,e 90. 90
him to Congress. ''~'
We begin to hear some talk As Z, 49,, ..
to be the next State Senator from tb., n.
trict. Various persons have aire,lv -.
namei by their friends. ''''
Ii. L. Wheat was, On the - ult ra.s.,.
, ed President Of the Wildwood ami B.r,r,,..,
Turnpike Company. Me-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
OIL from COai..AKain.

The suggestion that Coal Oil may be made
of Cum berland Coal, and used by the Steam
ers in place of the Coal itself, with SO much
saving of expense, ought to attract the at
teution of all parties interested in Cumber-
land Coal. The average production of Oh
from the Coal of the Cumberland Basin Is
stated a. so gallons per ton. This Is
too low an estimate Of some OF the veins Of
Coal 10 the Cumberland region. You are
aware that the coal from the Warrior Ran"
vein, on the "Boall Coal property" has been
tested lately by two eminent Chemists Of
Boston, and found to be superior to any other
vein of coal in the Cumberland Basin for
Coal Oil, Gas and Coke, producing 56 gal
Ions of oil per ton.
The oil from this Coal has been compared
With oils produced from other Goals, both IN
the east and west and with the oils made
from both the camel and bituminous Goals,
and the oil from tho Beali coal proved to be
superior, in quality, to any other oil now
manufactured 10 the country, except the al
bert coal found in New Brunswick, and
which costs SO SO PER ton in Boston. This
subject of Coal OIL is attracting much atten-
ton and discussion in the country Gambler
land Telegrdph.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
The CapitoIat Warrington.

The Capitol is again thronged by visitors,
and macy of the improvements made during
the recess are highly praised. The old hall
of the House, from which the Speakers plat
form has been removed, looks neat and clean
the chandeliers have been regilded and the
hall is now heated by furnaces. Tue vesti-
bule leading into the south extension, with
its tile floor and large windows, will l1rin a
fine ante-r0on to the new hall, and the broad
marble staircaSes on either side OF the hall,
are far enough advanced to be used. The
magnificent bronze ratings for the private
staircases arc now being put up, and It Is to
be regretted that there will not be IN ore light
for the ex animation of their elaborate desis
The new ball and its furniture have been
thoroughly put in order under the direction Of
the off :ers Of the House, and we we're glad to
notice the old Speaker chair newl y trimmed,
upon the platform. The carved desks have
been vanished, and the arrangements for the
accommodation OF the members have been
much improved. An addiuOOa! number Of
committee rooms are ready for occupation, ana
the telegraph operators are 10 have the use
Of the ante room to the reporters saloon,
" ich has been fitted up for their Use.
There are two handsome tables, made 10y
E. w. iluichings, Of New York and iur-
nshed with registers and magaeta made
By the Brothers Chester, Of the same
oity. The instruments communicate with
the main lines by subterranean wires,
about three-quarrers Of a milo in lerg h.
They are ofNo. If copper wire encased 10
haIfinch circular covering OF Gutta percha.
The post Office has also teeu rcrainted and
put in complete order.
The new Senate chamber is far advanced,
but will not be ready for occupation before
the holidays. 1t is less gaudiiy decorated
than the new House hail, and as it il not ne
cessar!ly as large, the Iobties and corridors
are more spaciuus.- mon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

Next Congress and Contested Elections.
1t is exceedingly doubtful whether the de-
mocracy or the opposition will have the con-
troll of the next House of Representatives at
Washington. 1t will be tight fit, and pos
sibly the final judgment upon contested
elections will determine the question OF as
cendancy. Thus far five members have been
declared elected whose seats will be contested,
viz:--Freach (republican,) Maine; Hnskin
(OppostlOn) aud Sicklos (democEat,l New
York: Florence (iemocrat,l Pennsylvania,
aud Barrett (dcmOcrat,) elected over Blair
republican, 10 the 81. Louis, Missouri,
district
Under ordinary circumstances, decision,
one way or the other, in halt dozen or
dozen contested seats in Congress, would be a
matter Of comparatively trihing Importance;
but when we come to consider the piat
that the next House of Representatives may
be called upon TO elect the next President OF
the United States, every man on both sides
whose seat is contested in a close division
between the democracy and the opposition,
may, possibly TO his party, be worth ten times
over his weight in gold. OF course the loss
OF gain of his porty be worth ten times over
his weight in gold. Ot course, the loss or
gain Of member or 50 to the opposition, IN
the Pennsylvania, New York or Missouri
delegation, would make no difference in the
actual vote By the delegation for President,
which is carried by the majority; but IN
the preliminaries, the House with positive
democratic ascendeooy 10 the aggregate vote,
though the opposition may have the House
by States, the Presidential election may be
STAYED off till the 4th of March, when the
Vice President (who, if not elected by the
people. is to be elected by the Sehate) will
become President of the United States.
The loss of Ilaskn and French, therefore,
is the gain OF Ryan and Blair, or either OF
them may possibly turn the scale Of the mex;
Presidency in the House, agains; or in favor OF
the Opposition.--N J. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

Tie Committee of the New York Chamber
Of Commerce, having in charge the subject OF
the use of Steam on Canals have made Ia
vorable report which the Chamber has ap-
proved. 1t is confidently affirmed that the
banks of the canals will not be injured by
propslliDg boats with steam. 1t is stated
that the most desirable objects can be attain.
ed, viz: economy in space and weight, as we'll
as economy in iuel, in any Of the engines and
boilers that have been brought before the
public since the agitation of this subject
The deepening Of the water, however, must
be completed. 10 regard to the dreaded III
iury to railroads. "the Committee cannot see
acy lost cause for such opinion; on the con-
trary thew are confident in the belief that the
railroads near our canals will be beneh''sl
by improvements in the general features vi
trade that will ensue from the increased aoii'
iry of the canals. The latter will take great
deal of cheap and bulky merchandise that the
railroads gain nothing now by carrying;-
The railroads will continue to take valuable
articles, the rapid transmission OF which ID
more essential"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
ThBCkcTay,

The Paris correspondent OF the Boston Tran
script wrtes:--"A few evenings ago had the
pleasure of meeting at the house OF mutual
friend, the satirist of the day, Tbackeray
whose lectures in your principal cities drew
together such large audiences some time
since. Daring the course of the conversation
a young American lady present said to Mr..
Thackeray, IL have been long afraid to see
is.uing from your pungon, zen rather Sc
vero book upon the Uniied States ard the
American people" You need fear no such
thing, nv dear Madam" replied tue tall su-
thor, "tor promised would rot write such
book, and after the kindness ] received az
the hands of all in America, | am sure |
could not be 80 uugra,eful as to say i'll 0! the
people that made me feel SO much at home. "
So / may safely predict that the author OF
Psndennis, Vanity Fair, &C., will not give to
the world such trying to be smart and fuu'
ny and missing it ever so much book, as Dick
eps's Notes on America"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
pisa,,erto a Canal Steamer.

We regret to state that MIR. Burbank's ca
nal steamer Fulton, met with serious dis,
aster this morning in the vicinity of Brock
port. She sank in six feet Of water, and her
cargo of 400 bushels Of wheat is of cour Sc
damaged. The Fulton left Buffalo nj ght be-
fore last, for this city with cargo Of wheat
for MIR. Mckinney OF that place. Some time
before daylight this moroins, when the
steamer was running along under good
Roadway she took sheer and ran her bow
upon the wall OF the canal with SO much 'lo-
lence as to cause her to sink in ten minutes.
As she lies in six feet of water, of course, the
most of Ter cargo is wet, but there IS an
insurance Of $1,000 upon it, which will
cover the loss.
The cause of this disaster is attributed to
the boat being loaded too heavy forward
down by the bead--which the steersman
saws, m ade her steer badly all the way down
the trip. If this was not the cause then
most likely, it is attributable to neglect 10
..tbe man at the wheel." p Rochester tn'on
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
Death Of DR.. DcIuOl.

We regret to learn that information has
been received the recent death, at the SEM
mary Of st. Sulpice, in Paris, of the Very
Reverend DR.. Deluol, at one time President
OF ST. Msry's College in this city, and for
many years Superior of the Theological Sem
mary connec ed with that Institution. DR..
Dcluol was native of the ,pth oi France,
aud cmigratei to Baltimore about forty years
ago, from which period, until his departure
from the city, in lS49 be vas generally and
favOrably known to ell classes and denomina.
tous in cur community. lie was man OF
large attainment in claSsical scholarship, and
10 the learning OF his profession, and was
remarkable likewise for his knowledge OF men,
and his general administrative ability. For
many years be was prominently connected
with the government of that most admirable
aud exem plary Society the Sisters Of Charity,
and assisted greatly in laying the iouhda-
tons Of their extendei usefulness throughout
the Union. Within the limits OF the Cuurch
at whose affairs he nIinstered, 1t is impossible
~ O7er.cstimate the yeneratiOn and affection
OF hich he was the object. The highest
disnities within its gift were over and again
at his command, anl his e0uDseiS were at al!
times Of the widest aud most elevated in
huercc. Bat his genial ard kindly nature
knew 10 distinction Of religious opinion, and
bis personal relations with oil his tellow-clt.
zens, Protestant as well as Catholic, were Of
the most cordial and attractive character.-
He was deeply attached to the institutions
Of the UNITED STATES, Of which he early be-
came q naturalized citizen, and bore back
with him to the retreat Of his declining years,
all the sympathips and warnings o. one born
in our midst.-BaH. ErchaaJe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

The Turkish government has issued de-
cree for the encouragement OF emigration to
its dominions. This instrument is extreme
~ liberal in its character, guarantyihg per-
petual federation in religious matters, aud
exemption from taxation and military ser
vice to colonists for stated periods, VIZ ID
Roumelia for six, and in Asia for twelve
wears. Assuming the condition OF subjects
of the Sultan, the latter will have to take
the oath of allegiance to the Porte and to
submit themselves to the authorities OF the
Kaza and Saujak township and county, to
which the villages and towns, when they are
established, may belong. and they are to De
governed by them like other subjects OF the
empire. Colonists will not be entitled to sell
the lands which shall be granted to them
graruitously by the government until after
tie lapse of twenty years. Ii prior to tcat
tine they wish to leave the country and re-
lnqush their allegiance. they will have TO
restore their lands with all the improvements
erected thereon to the government, without
receiving auy compensation for the same.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER DnENBfRt H"
Tho mediterranean of tina Future"

The mediterranean of tina Future"
By this prophetic title some one has aptIy
called the Pacific ocean. And the course Of
events is rapidly verifying the propriety of
the designation. The powers Of Europe are
strengthening them selves on the eastern bor-
ders of Asia Australia is rising to an i'm.
portance never dreamed Of when 1t was Sc
/ lectei as the site Of penul colony. Japan
is opening to the world. And 90 the Amerl-
can shores OF the great waters, which are cue
I in continuity though bearing different names,
sits the republic OF the North American con-
tuent. Already it possesses the best part oi
! the seabUard.
Whatever England, France and Russia
may do in eastern Asia. must eventually re-
suit in enriching tho American republic
| The development Of the resources OF cur
Pacific States, will create new trade and
new ties with the republics Of the south
ern continent. Our relations with these
nations have never been seriously disturb.
ed. All along the line of the seaoOard
Gre American merchants and factors, who
! have the respect of the native popula-
ton for their talents and enterprise, and the
affection of the people who fancy they have
political and personal attnltes with the cit-
zens Of the United States. The South Amer
leans have, indeed, little more than the name
of freeInen but they have an intense adDira-
ton for the northern republic. They, the
Chilans 10 particular, are better people
than the Mexicsns, and would make much
more pleasant neghbors. AS California, Or
egon and Washington fill up, the Intercourse
between North and South America must vast
ly increase.
The great work of laying foundation for
! American commerce on the waters oil the
Mediterranean Of the future" is before U.S.
1t must be done by making California, and
the other Pacific comnUnwealths, not out
posts, separated from the main body by
| deserts, but the Paciti; termination OF u con-
tinent subdued from wldness by the arts Of
peace and resonant with the hum Of Industry
I-IHRadeiDhia americal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

Are there not Conservative men OF oil par
ties, suEfciept in numbers, to repress ano
put dopn agitation, during the present se'
sion OF CoDgress-and to compel both bot
SEES to confne themselves to the business Of
the country? Ifthere are, we invoke theil
aid, and call upon them, to exert themselves
to drive out from tho legislative halls the
spirit of discord and contention! The peo
pie want no more disturbance Oh sectional
questions. There are other and moro i'm
per,ant matters pressing upou public atten
ton. Let the first 'sgitator," and those
who follow in his wake, be held up to the re
probation of the nation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

The Union treats Of Mexican affairs, COM
planning that the provinces of that country
bordering upon the United States, furnish q
safe retreat for hostile Indians, whose con-
slant inroads ere fatal to the welfare of cur
contiguous Territories. The Union thinks--
The government Of Mexico should be re-
ouired to maintain order and secure g com
plete ascendancy over tho feeble tribes VINO
now command absolute jurisdiction over the
States referred to- We ought not, in other
words, to be oslltd upon to respect terri,
tory which is used by hostile people to rob,
plunder, and murder within our own JnrlS'
djctiop. If Mexico cannot enforce her laws
upon her borders so as to protect cur iron
tier inhabitants, the right to exercise the
means of self-prOtection becomes obvious ID
decd -
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mountain Land,

Recent and careful examinations seem
likely 10 establish the fact that the mountain
lands bounding our Valley counties, possess
a much greater value for farming aud stock
raising PURPOSES than has been generally
supposed. We are informed, from al intelll-
GENT source, that precisely similar lands are
bringing five dollars per acre in Central and
Western New York, and have been chiefly
devoted, like the extensive downs of England,
to sheep walks. Northern capitalists are at
this time turning their attention to the noun
t.ins of Virginia for this very purpose
Whenever tried in the right wy, it will sue
coed. Posterity will wonder at the dullness
If this and former generations in Lot per.
ceiving the true uses OF our vast mountain
wilderness Rockingham Register,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

According to the New York Times, and it
is supported in its assertions by nearly all tts
press of that city, municipal corruption ard
incompetence, has penetrated even into the
public school affairs. That paper says
During the past year, several female teach
ers mployed in our Public Schools have re-
signed their appointn ents to disappear under
the shame which had been brought upon
them by School Officers, who had abused
their position to the ruin Of the dependents
upon their favor aud support"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

The Lexington (Mississippi) Advertiser Of
the 18th ul, says: "Our Postmaster informs US
that some time ago, nineteen empty mail bags
were brought down, which had been found
in field some twenty miles above this place,
near Cola, which evidently bad been taken
from the stage, and the contents stolen
eight of which were letter bag', and eleven
newspaper. A day or two ago three addi-
tional bags, two letter and one newspaper,
were found in the same nejghbOrhood."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06
A letter from Rome dated Nov. l3, ga

A letter from Rome dated Nov. IL, says:
WINTER has set in with great severity
since Monday. 1t freezes, and the Sabine
mountains are covered with snow. Such pre-
coc;ous cold weather was never before expe-
rienced at Rome. The same weather pre-
walls in the interior of the Roman States
In the Northern provinces the severe weather
has seriously compromised the oil crop by
freezing the fruit Cd the trees"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-12-06

How To MAKE GIRL lRREsIsTIBLY HAND
soyr.-ln Cincinnati the other day, o Womao
named Madame Bertha Van Grieiechin was
arrested for false pretenses: The complain
Ant was domestic, named Barbara Ham.
moDd. 1t appears sba. Madame advertised
for sale a, 50, recipe which If faithfully
followed up, would make the homeliest the
hsndsomest."
The recipe runs as follows: :,
"Take half q gill Of hyena's blood the
yolk Of two ostrich eggs, an ounce OF goia
dust, sud pearl as big es your thumb nail;
dissolve in vinegar. Mix into paste aud
spread upon the face every night before g.,
log to sleep. The effect will be astonishing"
Barbara, not Satisfied with the cnarms
with which nature had adorned her, called
on Madame, gave her two dollars, and receiV-
cd the recipe. She next SET about to seek
the several ingredients, but being unable TO
procure either Of the enumerated articles, e1-
cept the vinegar, she uuwi!lingly came to the
conclusion that madame was not what sne
ought to be, and secured her arrest. Ma
dame is now 10 jail.