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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The New York Courier, OF Saturday, thus
notices the fiasucial condition of that city:
Capitalists are at loss for channels for
investments of surplus. At present these are
lying idle in Back, drawing no interest
There is stronger disposition shown to IL
vest in State Loans, which may be considered
among the most reliable, if not among the
most profitable, of the securities DOW tferlng
10 the Market. AS to other securities, such
as Railroad Shares and Bonds, Coal Com
paoy Shares, &c., less reliance is placed upon
them. Bank Shares yielding 8 per cent, and
Insurance Shares paying 10 TO Is per cent,
are at present more in favor. the Insurance
Companies have agreed upon Tariff Of
Premiums, and this Tariff is conceded to be a
remunerstive one. Capital in this branch Of
business is considered we'll Invested, and
nothing but general oorf ,gration, such as
that Of 1885 or 1915, could seriously impair
Insurance Stocks"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The American brigaotine Ella Reed. Tozo,
master, from Liverpool, Eugland, out fifty
three days, With salt on freight bound to
Philadelphia, put into Grassy Bay, Bermu'
ds, Oh the Oath ult, for provisions and wa
tor. where she Was detained by writ OF
attachment, issued ct the suit Of Joseph c.
Yates, Of the firm Of Joseph c. Yates i Co.,
Of Baltimore, against Messrs. Outerbridge,
Harvey &C.,. Philadelphia, owners Of the
Ella Reed. The amount of the debt is said
to be about $4,000. An application was
made on the 9th Of April to release the
vessel. on the ground of her being a char
tered vessel. and bound to deliver her cargo.
chs Cot being then the property of her own
ere. but Of the charter party. The Court, on
tho 29sS, without giving any opinion as to
the grounds for release, decided that il bad
no power 70 release tho vessel after the at
tsobuept had teen served, and before the
60 he'd hssn tried. Tue vessel was brought
into the hsrbor on the afternoon of that CAV,
bv the nsrsbars order, where she now lies,
Waiting the citing Of the Couri. The CAP
tain 10 vet in charge, and has protested
aesioss al interference 30 far This is said
to be the first case Of the kind that has &C.
surred in Bermuda.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12
r.,., E,,ak Ola Bow,

In Middlesex, New York, on Wednesday
afternoon, JUhn X. Francisco. aged abou.
fifteen years. went into a shed attached to
bis fathers barn, and suspended himself by
the neck with rope. He told some little
children who were with hiu to run into the
house Is be was going'to hang himself, ard
from this it is supposed tina, he did not intend
really to commit suicide, but expected some
enc would come and release bIB. The IA her
was nearly frantic with grief OF finding his
son dead.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

When correspondent sends to a news.
paper an article for insertion, which he says
can be used merely to fill up" he may be
assured, that he lsbors under great ke,
as to the pantS of an editor. The difficulty
is not u ''fll up" but to find room for all
that ought to be published. The editor is
embarrassed not by the dearth of materials,
but by the contracted space allowed him for
publishing the variety of excellent and useful
matter constantly before his.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12
The Cotton Crop,

We learn from gentleman directly from
Middle Florida, that the cotton crop from
Florida to Virginia was completely cut of
by the frost of the last week; and, what is
worse, that there are no seed to repiant, as
the planters had hauled out their surplus
seed for manure, thinking it impossible that
they should need them again this season
Charlottesville Adrocate. Another South
ern gentleman says that this statement Is
much e1asgersted--snd that Eros. has not
d, No % much damage as reported
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12
Peter Cooper.

An observant stranger in Gotham, might,
ss be walks down Broadway. be struck with
the appearance of an old-fashioned vehicle,
drawn by one steady nag, and occupied 10y q
tall, thin old gentleman, with long grey hair,
and speotacles; by the novice, he might be
taken for a benign country physician, who
bad wandered from a suburban viclnage into
the metropolitan thoroughfare; yet the de1-
terity with which he threads the crowd of
lyeried eauipages, carts, and Onnitu:es,
indicates a driver used 10 the bewilderDg
streets; while the numerous and smiling
mods he exchanges with pass"rs-5y, suggest
one both wel!-known and beloved. Per
chance he draws np to the curbstone, and, in
that case, is likely TO draw forth plethorlc
pocke'-book, in which are notes, contracts,
invitations, scraps from newspapers, the
smniiun, gqtberum of man Of business, OF
primitive habits and philanthropy. When
you look at him closely, you find an honest
benevolence of expression, mingled with
certain quiet shrew dness, u dress plain In the
extreme, and manners as unpretending as
they are kindly.
Few would imagine that the individual
whose appearance thus contrasts with the
nsteptatious men of wealth around, is one Of
New York's greatest benefactors--a man who
has made large fortune by the manufacture
of glue, for years explored the adjacent coun.
try for bones Of the slaughtered kline. and
transformed them into isinglass and adhesive
matter, the enormous sale of which made
Peter Cooper rich but Nature previously
made him generous; and now an immense
edifce 10 the heart of the city bears witness
to his mubifcence.- T. Co. y Bos'o"
TlnuScriM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

A bill for the relief Of VIM. X. Jennings
and Others; providing for the compensation
of WIN. X. Jennings. Henry A. Wise, and
other parties, for slaves carried away from the
Chesapeake bay by the British feet in 1913,
was taken up and discussed 10 the House of
Representatives, on Monday, and referred to
the Committee Of the Whole. Mr.. Garpett
defended the bill from the objections of Mr.
Bliss. ut Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12
The Life OF A Pope.

Early hours, frugal table, soli'!!
monotony of pursuits, by the resula' ! -,
Of official audiences, fixed for each a.! -, -,
almost each hour, unrelieved by couF. - :,
vities, or public recreatiou--such IS 'H'
more or less, Of every successive PoP', 4.
Cardinal Wisemau, 10 his new booS
is not exempt from any OF the oblis'''D a.,
bis priesthood. He celebrates ma. ,, -
morning. and assists at second se'ey', . 9.
lie recitss the Brevisry, like his po0fs'i; :,
rates, counts his beads, too, most cefI'.'
like any single Catholic at home OF -
besides, probably. other special de'y' ..,a..
He lietens to sermons, not merely ,.,,
ones 10 his chapel, bet to real hone,s p'I; IA:
iug., strong and bold, BY Cspucn'O -"
during Advent and Lent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The pathetic case Uf boy, nine years old,
who supported whole family through the
winter, in New York, proves, on investiga-
tion. to have been an ingenious and thorough
fraud throughout. His mother is not dead,
his father not sick, nor the family by any
means starving. The publication Of the story
by one benevolent person, led 70 the discO7-
cry that quite a number of others, moved by
the same narrative, had been giving libe-
rally all winter, to support a lazy family of
cheats
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

Considerable indignation is felt in some
circles in Boston at the exclusion Of uninvi-
ted persons from marriage services celebra-
ted iD Kings Chapel Church, Boston. 1t is
contended that Christian church should be
open to all, and if privacy lie sought, we'd
digs can be celebrated in private house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

During the thunder storm which passed
over York county, Pa, last Thursday night,
the barn of Mr. Jacob Delsinger, 10 West
Manchester township, near the Little Cone
WACO Greek, was struck by lightning and
burned to the ground, with two hundred
bushels Of oats, twenty Of wheat, forty OF
coru. quantity o! hay, threshing machine,
winnowing mill, lot Of harness, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The. news of some reported agsressions
recently committed on American vessels by
British cruisers of the coast of Cuba, az
pesring almost simultaneously as it did with
the statement Of our grievances contained
10 Gen. Cass's reply to Lord Napier on the
subject of the slave trade, has excited no lit
tie feeling throughout the country. This
feeling has been increased by the pubica-
ton BY the Senate Of the correspondence
which has passed between the government
and our consuls and naval officers on the
cosst Of Africa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

A new kind of cotton, called the rose cot
ton, e1celling in 6rmness Of lint and length
of the staple. the kind ordinarily produced,
has been sold 10 Galveston, Texas, at price
above the market value of the Mexican Gulf
cotton. As a new variety, it promises to be
q very decided improvement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

A letter from Southern Man" in Kan
sas, says, That when Kansas is admitted i,
will be one Of the most decided Of tho Free
States in the Union" He adds that be be-
lieves the whole of the troubles and distur.
Dances have been produced by politicians
and rowdies," and that both sides have been
equally to blame for twelve months past.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12
According to partial returns from the

According to partial returns from the va
rious police captains of New York city, no
less than nine hundred and twenty-five pla-
ces in that city were open on Sunday last for
the sale OF liquors and cigars" The SIX
wards from which no returns were received
would probably swell tue number 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The New York Chamber OF Com MERGE has
had under consideration the subject Of col
lision at sea, and the liabilities consequent
proper to be enforced. A Goa mittee has
made report thereon, recommending an ap'
plicstion to Congress, and the form of law
to limit pecupiary liabilities and to punish
wilful and wanton perpetrators in cases OF
maritime collisions. Ii ia also requested
that the President of the United States will,
if agreeable to his sense of the propriety of
the object, open negotiations on the subject
with the representatives of other Govern
ments resident in Washington, with view
to corresponding enactments in the countries
represented by them respectively.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The general intelligence by the steamer
Vanderbilt, is Of an unimportans character.
The British Parliament were engaged in dis
oussing the bill relative to the lodian govern
ment. The election in Paris bad resulted 10
tie return Of two government and one oppo'
sition member to the Legislature. The mar
ket exhibited no change Of importance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

Most of our readers will remembe. that, o
few years ago, Col. James Collier, Collector
at San Francisco during Gen. Taylor's ad-
ministra,ion, was branded as def,uter-
The matter was carried into the Courts by
the United States, and has only been recent
" settled by the Supreme Court Of the Uni.
ted States, by final decision, declaring, that
instead of being indebted to the Government.
a considerable sum was equitably due to Col.
Collier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The latest intelligence from Fort Myers,
Florida, is to the Goth ultno. 1t gives as
surance Of the intention of BILLY Buwlegs"
to enigrsse to the West with q large number
of bis followers. Sam JONES'" at the latest
date, still refused to leave the country. His
party contains only about thirty warriors,
who will, no doubt, soon surrender.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

Gen. Qaitman has been having quite tri-
umphal march through South Carolina, whi'
Their he went to attend the anniversary Of the
Palmetto Association. His reception at Co.
lumbia, and the public manifestations along
his route are said to have be n very enthusi-
asiic. 1t will be remembered that be led the
famous Palmetto regiment at the storming Of
the CITY of Mexico.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The reports of some of the railway corpo-
rations of Great Britain, for the last SIX
months, are of more than usual interest,"
The conpaniss generally declare dividends
# from 81 to a per cent, averaging about
81 per cent, for all the railways in the king
dom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

Some of the Pennsylvania Democratic
papers now say that national politics had
nothing to dv with the late election in Phila-
delphia. This may be so; but it is very cei-
tain, that it was not because these same
presses did not labor very hard to accomplish
q different result in that election. THEY, at
least, sought to introduce national politics"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The witness, Slade, examined in Philadel-
phia. accounted for the destination of the
total eighty-seven thousand dollars expended
by Lawrence. Stone & Co., in procuring the
passage Of the Tariff bill. Between sixty
aad seventy thousand was shown to have
been put into Walcotrs hands. There are no
traces of this amount beyond that; and
whether be paid it out or poeketed it, is
not known. The remainder was distribu-
ted among outsiders--no member Of Con.
gress receiving any, except one, who bor-
rowed hundred, aud repaid it. The Com
mittee have but one more witness to exam
ine, unless be indicates others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

1t is stated that Name is about the only
Eastern State whose uncultivated regions are
filling up rapidly with actual settlers. The
spring movement nortbwards is quite large,
her timber forests proving more attractive
than the Western prairies.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

In a recent work on "The Chinese and
their Robelious, with an Essay on Civiliza-
ton, by Thomas Taylor Meadows" he con-
tradicls fatty the long tales Of Chinese
misery, poverty, degradation and famine
which reach US from time TO time, and COM
pletely upsets all the Ireccnceived notions of
the west.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company on
Saturday discharged one hundred and thirty
five meu at Altoona, because, it is stated, they
were concerned in "sfrike."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The six new United States revenue cutters
just completed, and now at Sandusky, will
Immediately be put in commission. They
are designed to be used 10 protecting the
public revenue, and one will be stationed for
that purpose on Lake Superior. one on Lake
Michigan, one 90 Lake Hurou, one on Lake
ST. Clair and Detroit river, one on Lake Erie,
and one Oh Lake Oatari0.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

Rev. DR.. Scott. widely known and much
esteemed clergyman of New York, was
stricken down on Saturday with paralyuc
fs. HE condition, is very doubtful, and but
little hopes are entertained OF his reco7'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

Dr.. Duff writes that the story OF Jessie
Brown, at Lucknow, and the Highland pipes,
is very much Of an i"ee"t'0"--haVing only a
ol;,bt foundation 10 the actual facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The plain and simple answer to the ques-
tion why the Italian opera fails in this cOun-
try, is, not that there is not musical taste in
the country, but because that kind Of music
does not suit the general public, and is not
relished by the people. Of the few who pro-
fess to like it, nine -tenths Of them, only affect
an appreciation, which, in reality, they do not
feel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

General Peter Sksn Smith. formerly an
officer in the United States army, died sud-
denly, at Springfield, Msss., on the 9th inst'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The expenses of the increased force OF the
British Army in India, are TO be paid BY the
East India Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12
The proceedings on Wednesday, May 5tb
possess bat little interest.

possess Olt little interest.
Rev J. G. Jones presented complaint
made against Bishop Early by James Nc
C!cnuan. OF Mississippi. The com plant did
not Involve the Christian or ministerial char
acter Of the Bishop, but set forth certain
grievances IN his administration, connected
with the location Of said McClennan by the
Mississippi Conference without his consent.
II was proposed to refer the paper to the
Committee on Episc1pacy.
A considerable discussion ensued az to
whether OF not the charge and complaint
should be read. The complaint was finally
read and on motion referred to the Commit
tee on the Epscopacy. The Standing Com.
mittees have been announced. l.. NJ. Lee
Is chairman of the Committee on Itinerancy;
and }. +. Edwards is third on the Commit.
te" on Tracts.
J. Ii. Linn announced that Lexington,
Ky, would be in nomination for the seat Of
the next General Conference.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

A writer in the National lntell'gencer
continues to discuss the subject of charred
Clay for Manure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

Col. JOSEPH Adkins, q well-kuown tobacco
merchant, at Richmond. Va, died lsst fr :
day
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The RENAME of the late Gen. c, T. Mercer
hive been removed to Lsesburg, Loudoun
county, Va, and buried there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The New York FreemaD's Journal of the
9th inst, contains letter from distiu-
guished clergyman in France, asking for in-
formation as to whether sit 10 feasible to es
tablish in the United States religious houses
of men composed principally of lay-members.
who intend to live by agriculture. They
should be able no. only to live by their laoor.
bot to acquire means thereby to increase their
property, multiply their houses, and pay the
travelling expenses Of new coionists who
would continue to como from Europe. p
Commenting on this subject, the Freeman's
Journal Says
"Publc attention has been markedly d.
rected 10 the advantages for colonization pre-
sented BY the State Of Virginia under the
benefcent and enlightened administration of
Gov. Wise. Extensive regions OF that State,
vet unoccuped have been pointed out to US
az peculiarly adapted to the growing OF vine
yards. Suppose a company Of religious az
riculturists from France, already acquainted
with THE culture, were planted on the sunny
hills of Western Virginia. engaged in this
occupation, and training. meantime, colony
of boys rescued from city vagaIondism. Ia
addition to the reformation OF these boys,
such On establishment, would, by the results
of their lsbors, be belpiug the cause Of tenn
perance by the supply of light aud whole
some wines, to take the place OF the noxious
and supplying stimulapts now In vogue
So far a. intelligentiy engaged in, vin.-eul-
ture has been very remuneratve IN this
country, and we know of no branch OF Indus
try that more deserves fostering"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

The Anniversary Meetings of various re-
ligious and charitable associations are going
on this week, in New York City.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12
n +. General Conference, South.

NASHVILLE, May 8, l85S.-Tns General
Conference opened this morning at half past
s o'clock, and proceeded with its business
Bishop Paine presided during most Of the
rnorniog session. There was but little business
transacted. The Conference passed reso-
luton approving the proposition OF Mr..
Smithsuu, of Washington City, to getu an
elegant engraving of the General Confer
ence, which is t, contain truthful Likeness
of each member of the body, and OF the
Bishops Of tue church.
There is good deal of religious Interest
in Nashville, at this time, in all the church
es. Large numbers have recently been sd-
ded 10 the different communions IN the city,
and in the Methodist churches the work OF
revival still goes on.
The Standing Committees of the General
Conference, composed OF one delegate from
each annual Conference, were all appointed
and organized to-day. They will soon pre-
pare business tor the Conference. Several
petitions and memorials, on Lay d Legation,
and other subjects, were presented this morn
lug, aud referred to their appropriate CON-
mlttees.
On Thursday Jas. Stacy, of the South Car
DINA Conference presented memorial from
NJ. A. McKibDen, 7. VI. Pegues and K h.
Johnson, asking 40 alteration Of the disci-
pline On tue 1ject of class. meetlngs, placing
this institution on toe same ground as other
prudential means of grace. and not as q
condition of membership 10 the church.
c. X. Marshall added, And that 1t be
printed
w. A. Smith preferred its reference to q
special committee lie said 1t was matter
of very great Importance. Class-meeting
hal, in measure, gone down in his part Of
the country. 1t was calamity. What was
the cause? Was there any remedy? Doubt
ed II the remedy was presented in the memo
rial. There is a remedy and we ought to
find IT, II is demanded by the best Interests
OF the Church The Committee on revisals
will have u great deal to do. Therefore be
moved that the memorial he referred to a
special committee.
C. +. Deems proposed that the committee
be constituted of one member from each
conference.
ltwas finally agreed to refer the memorial
to special comm ttee of five.
q. w. Llnghorne and w. b Rowzie pre-
sented preamble and resolution, touching
the use and application of the chartered
fund; which were referred to the Committee
on Books and Periodicals.
c. d. Oliver and @. w. Carter presented
the following, which was referred to the Com
mittee on Sabbath Schools:
ReSOlcei, That for the thorough instruc-
ton aud lndoctrualion of those uniting with
our church, committee of - be appoint.
ed to prepare a catechism, embracing the his
tory, doctrines, usages, aud economy Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
A letter from friend, now in Nashville.
ulcrms Us that there are l5l delegates in at
tendance. All the Bishops are present, and
in the enjoyment of excellent health.
The proceedings on Wednesday, May 5tb,
possess bat little interest.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12

A farmer near Fredericksburg 40
engaged his growing crop Of wheat a. :, ..,..
per busbel, TO be delivered early cry ,g,o,
mated between four and i've tbousaa' w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-05-12
PUBLISHED rAILY AND TRI-WEEK BY
EDGAR SNOyVDKN.
ALEXANDRIA,:

MORNING, MAY l2, 1855
Litchfield enquirer., 1858-11-11
THE CLOSE OF AUTUMN.
BY CHARLES cHAuNcEY ADAMS.

NOVEMBER comes, with furious train, To blast the verdure of the plain; High in the ar he holds his prize, And 10 the summer foliage dies.
 The leaves which once landscape gr aced, Now silent, noulder m the waste; No May-born flowers can now be found, For summers sweets have kiss'd he ground. All Nature frowns, with vsage sad The gr owes in yelIoa vestures clad, The meads, where once the lilies grew, Yied~to the eye deadly hue. Tn Auiumnal harvest, free from spoil, Rewards the happy peasants toil; Who, with smile of joy and cheer, Brings home the labors of the year. From Winters breath, the feather d brood, On rapid wings have quit the wood; With sFili(ul count they mark the times, And seek for warmth in southern cIimes. Cold blows the rough autumna al blast, Loud howls the temp sst OCT the waste; Nor cease the angry deep to roar, And lash its surges on the shors.