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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
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These figures compared with those OF Jan
uary of last year, exhibit an increase Tor me
past month Of S22,55O, Of which SO, 2O4 00
is On the main stem, and SI,34o II On the
Washington branch,
The special Comm ittee on Coal irelghts re-
ported and rec Dm mended reduction OF Tor
" cents per ton from all points. An amend
ment was offered by city director increas-
ing the amount Of reduction to fifty cents per
ton. The amendment WIS., debated for sever
al hours and finally adopted. Some modih'
cation ia rates OF coal to Frederick and other
way points were also ordered.
A special Committee of n,ne was appoint
ed, three from each interest of Stockholders
State and City, to examine into the entire Il
nancial affairs Of the Company and report at
an adjourned meeting to be held on the 24;b
instant.
The COMMITTEES on Retrenchment appoint
ed at the January meeting Of the Board re
ported that they had made full and patient
investigation Of the pay rolls OF the road
and had, 10 consultation with the several ON
cers, arranged to make macy reductions oil
force and of pay. and that they had also, un'
der the power given them, determined u
reduce the salaries of the officers rising above
$500 per snnum, 10 per cent Several oil
the Directors are said TO have demurred to
this proceeding, but the action OF the Com,
mittee WAS ratified by decisive vote ana
their authority continued.
The President advised the Board that lie
concluded 10 accept the resignation OF Dr
w s. Woods de "a Master of Transportation
and to nominate Mr. VIM. Prescott Smith
for five years past the Assistant Master IN
his stead. The question was st once taken
on this nomination, and 1t was confirmed
without dissenting voice.
The President then nominated Mr.. behJ"-
min L Jacobs as the Assistant Master OF
TRANSPORTATION, to fill the vacancy created oy
the promotion of Mr.. Smith. This nomina'
lion was also confirmed.
After filing the vacancy occas'oneu oy ~
Woodside's resignation, hy the election oil MI
Smith. the officers of the road vii! be as tot'
lows. President, c. Brooks; Treasurer, ). l.
Atkinson; Auditor, John King jr.; PaYnas'
ter, William S. WoOdslde; Master OF Trans,
nor,a,ion, William Prescott Smith; Master Of
the Read, w. Bol man: Master OF Machine
~: Henry Tyson; General Ticket Agent, L.
ii Cole; General Freight Agent, l.. A. Cor
don. General Western Passenger Agent, j
NJ. Sharp
Before the adjournment Of the Board, re
solntions were introduced, and unanimously
passed, highly spprobatory OF DR.. Woods'd'
for bis fidelity and and Devotion to the Inter
est of the Company -Bdh amer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
x,.su.rn,,ne University.

Henry Winter Davis has declined to speak
at the University at the next Commencement
I, will be difficult after this to find any one
bold enough to accept an invitation to speak
there, as no one can be sure that his 'poilti,
cal artrdents." when enquircd into. Will
uroye acceptable to the students and prNie-'
sors. Perhaps, however, the Hon. Z. D.
Faulkner will do. Objection to some OF ms
..antecedents," which might otherwise oe In
superable, is barred 10y the tact that ne ie
now a good Democrat. By the way the
respected Rector of the University were
not also n Democrat, we should suggest 70
the inouisitors an examination into his an
tecedents. Stanton Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
.n.weripR Double Purpose.

An individual, Mmanely inclined up
town" we understand, Gale regularly apon
those afflicted with the small po1, to converse
with them, and to ascertain bow each one Is
getting along" After which the humane
;pd;yidnsl tskes grand round among the
na;,bbors 10 inform them OF the progress oi
tho disease. how each one is afflicted. and
what's the prospect of recovery: THIS Is
good ideal" In this way the humane ihue'
yidual disseminates news aud at the same
time spreads the small poI IN that nelshooi'
hood, and around about Jordan; we nave
thought Of employing the same humane mol
vidusl 70 dun up our delinquent suoscrio ers
Those who don't wish to be duoned snd run
,he risk of catching the small pox at the same
,;me-had better call around andpay SLED
beapiUe Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
Catholic Regulations for Lent.

The regulations to be observed by Cathc'
lie. during the season Of Lent have been off
cialIy published, aud all who have completed
their twenty first year are. unless legitimate
~ dispensed, bound to observe the Fast OF
Lent They are To make only one meal a
day excepting Sunday. The meal allowed
On fast DAVIS Is not 70 be taken till about
noon A. that meal, if on any day permission
should hr granted for eating flesh, both flesh
and fi~h are not t. be used AT the same time,
even by way Of seasoning. A small refresh
ment, commonly called collation.. is allowed
in the evening: no general rule a. to the guam
rity of food permitted at tbs time is or Can be
made But the practice Of the most regular
Christians il. never To let 1t exceed the fourth
part Of an ordinary meal. Ash "Wednesday
commences on the 18th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
An Internal Ma c nine.

A most daring attempt was made yester-
day morning, to destroy human lite, by
means Of an "internal mac nine" Situated
not hundred miles from the Exchange, Il
the place of business OF well known bar
ter, " no il celebrated for his earl = rising
Yesterday morning. be came to his shop Just
as the day was beginning to dawn. and when
about to enter he discovered very nice
Looking cigar lying on the step. As the
weed" appeared to be very clean, be pick,
ed it up and placed it in his pocket. lie
went home to breakfast. after which feeling
like taking smoke, he fired up" the cigar.
Presently his attention was called to sJme-
thing which he could not attend to while
smoking, and laying the Havana" upon tue
mantel piece, he remarked that Is very
bad cigar" 10 short time, his son, a
small child, commenced cutting up the cigar,
when he found in the centre a quill about
two inches in length. containing powder and
shot The Gods were so arranged Us when
the fire reached the quill, the shot would fly
into the mouth of ths smoker! This was,
indeed. a very narrow escape. The was TO
be victim is quiet, irotfenslye man; and be
cannot imagine who the villain who prepared
the "maehiue" is.-Letter from Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
xtamprdr ina Court Room.

The New Y,rk papers say that Oh Mond,y
last. 10 the Police Court at Brooklyn, M
lrl-hman was brought in for sentence Tor
some offence Of which he had been cunyic-
ted. 4. be stood there among other prisoners
awaitiug sentence, il Was noticed chat the
smallpox was breaking out on him w.t.
great yirulence. lmmedrtaly y general
,,am pedc took place; the clerk turned CHASTITY
pale, and Ieaped out OF the window the
judge thinking the building was about t.
tum bic about bp ears, tumbled out the wilt
dow after the clerk; while the deputy sheriff
and some other officers got out Of the way OF
infection by climbing among the ratters--
The Iri-hman was got out IF doors aud Was
told to .cud and never return. TIE extra
judicial sentence Pat awaited himself Of
with due aacrlty. The curt stood adjourn
ed that day, no one Tenturi"S back into the
room.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
The Legislature.

A gentleman from Richmond informs us,
that in consequence of the large amount OF
-, rortan, business before the Legislature,
tha session will no doubt be extended beyond
the 5,h Of March, the end OF the reesiar ,.
DAYS session. The first of April is the mos N,
probable period Of final adjournment. Inc
tax bill, the numerous internal improvement
hills and the Bank question. are amongst
the important subjects yet to be acted on
The power OF calling an extra session resIaes
with the Legislature and also with the uo''
a,n,r Winchester Firginfdn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
Iatton.

A petition is 10 circulation in Cbarlotte''
willie. TO lie sent to the Legislature, praying
that the Council of that town may DE author
;zed 10 raise the revenue of the town from tax
alton, to an amount not exceeding S3,Ooo-
the maximum OF taxation now being only
a 600 Think of this We happy denizens OF
Frederick who riot in the luxury o,
,,av;no between thirty aud forty thousand
dollars per annom! COmmissera'e the co., 70
dition of the poor folks of ChsrlottesVi' lie,
who are not allowed BY law, to raise over
81 900 year. fredericksburg, we presume
il not more than twice as large as Charlottes
Vile, vet she pays for Corporation purposes
$500 Than thirty to ouc!-Fred. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
A Large Cave Explored.

4 friend in Oaio county writes W an ae'
count Of the partial exploration oi u remar'
kable cave ia thatcnunty. Reports made by
aoue boys, who had yentured into tie cave,
known a. Spring Cave, near Point Pleasant,
on Green river, prompted the writer, aHd
several other gentlemen. TO make an ezpiora-
ton Of it. An entrance to the cave was ct
fccted through narrow passage, about 81
fee, long, which opened into an egg-shaped
roum, some 30 feet long aud % high. The
exploring party visited, through various pas
sages. five other rooms, in one OF which Wa
a small set f, as if made by man. and on IT
were three books and several letters, none OF
which the gentlemen could make onti?l They
also found in this room siivery ooSing metal,
that had been run into lamps. In another
room they found human bones. |! Is The 10
teution Of the gentlemen engaged IN TINS x
pIoration 10 make more thorough eEamlna'
ton of this cave Our correspondent thinks
il will proye II be AS extensive a cave as the
Mammoth. (?)-LouiSCie Journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
Gov. Wise on tn. Lee COMPTON Convention.

Gov. Wise on the Lee compton Convention
At letter Of nearly four columns from
Governor Wise, in response TO an invita-
ton to attend the ant-Lecompton meet
ing, held at Philadelphia, is published IN
the Press.
Governor Wise says that careful review
Of the Presidents message c0nstralns him to
differ with the President of his choice. lie
protests against the mode in which the Le-
mpton Constitution was pretended Il be
submitted, as ant;-repubican aud oppres i've,
and as offensive t. the sel-respect and moral
sense of free people.
lie admits that the conduct OF the Tope-
kaites was violent and unlawful, and that
their opponents acted under lawful authority
up TO the submission of the Constitution 20
the people. But tina, has thing To d. with
the issue. l. the Constitution the act aud
deed Of the people, and is the schedule re-
publican? The wrong OF the Topeka>tes Will
NOT Justly the wrong OF the L"eompton Con
yentlOn, uor cure the defects OF the Letomt-
ton Schedule, which, though providing tor
| its ratfi alton or rejection, was subm tied Tor
approval alone, without allowing vote upon
its rejection.
| lie contends that there WIS obviously a
sinister and anti-republican purpose IN
thus giving an unfair election as to part
of the Constitution, with no election as to the
whole.
He denies the assertion Of the President
that 90 people could have proceeded with
more regularity 10 the formation OF Con-
! stItution than tae people OF Kansas have
/ done. Toe people we're not allowed a
| fair election at all. \ fair election could not
be held under the schedule, as appears from
its lace.
lie c1ntradicts the Presidents idea that
the admission of Kansas would speedily end
the agitation in Congress, and Iocallze 1t IN
! Kansas He declares that it never can be
local again 1t is all-cssentlal that tie set
Element shall be just, right and equal, aud,
| if not so, it is sure be mlSchlegous 10 that
party sustaining power without right, and
doing wrong that good may come.
The ulterior effect ofadDpting the Lacnmp.
tn Constitution will be worse than referring
back the question for Territorial declsion.-
| 1t will arraign the Democracy and the South
/ tor demanding mare than Is right; It Will re-
:urn the chalice To our own lips. When the
Kansas question again and again arises in
our boundess domain of unsettled terrific
ries, It will drive away thousands of honest
Democrats t. raise the Black Republican
flag over the capitol in the next struggle for
power; and then raise the last dread issue OF
di-uniUn
He concludes By addressing the Com pittee
as the friends of Mr. Buchanan and the Ad-
ministration, who have his beet wishes and
wsrmest friendship, aud when be would save
both from danger and defeat. lie trusts III
their pure and patriotic motives, but he re,
CARDS much more the Democracy If the
South and the Union, and Processes anxiety
fer their tate. For himself he fears nothing
firmly standing on the right, in spite OF
friends and foes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
Thr Central iinIirOa Il

The recent increase Of passenger fare end
irrigo,s hy the Central Railroad Company
has created qnte - -rrr along the line and
we hear talk Of going hack 10 the old fashion
Of wsgoning produce t. Winchester or
Scjttsviile. II the Directors found It neces-
-arv t do somr'h'n. to- increase the prOht-
of the Railroad. they set to work in the
wrong place We agree fully with the
Charlottesville Advocate that the better plan
and - reform every way deslrable--would
have been 10 reduce the very high salaries
paid to 9th 'crS, and az the same ume dis.
miss the suucrnrmcrarles. The sooner the
Manassas Gap Railroad is extended NJ the
Valley, however, the better Tor the public
There Wi then be no monopoly. aud compc,
,iuon VII. bring down Railroad charges T.
the proper rates .--NtIm.toH Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
Schools for cooks.

This subject is occupying the attention OF
various Northern papers, which contend I'd u
a vast amount OF raw material Is wasted IN
our national cuisine for he other purpose than
that of imparing health and that 1t Won ID be
better if we relied less on solid material, and
served it up with more pains, 10 lighter
forms. The Boston Medical and Surgical
Journal urges the subject OF schools tor cook
cry. on The model OF AN institution which has
been established in London, the main object
being to teach servants hOw to cox Whole
some food The statements OF physicians re-
lative to the amount Of disease cau>et by
i'll cooked food appear TO have been the
principal inducement for establishing the
school in question. THE great drawback Is,
however," says Philadelphia journal, "In
inducing people to like or accustom them
selves to new dishes, however wholesome they
may be- Ga no subject are common seense
people as they imagine themselves to be. 50
utterly nUnsenscal as in this of food, aud q
true cosmopolite AZ regards the table, is one
Of the rare,t beings 10 existence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
pr,xiug by Word Of Command.

The "West Pointers" are having lively
time of it, in consequence of the Cbaple,", an
Episcopalian, insisting that they snaiI Npeei
IN certain parts OF the service. The caGe''
refuse to comply, aud the V0mmahcer'
taking rart with the Chaplain, says the
cadets shall kneel. Tbe cadets reply that
thew Will do so, provided he gives the word
Of command. aud not otherwise. kneeing
for prayers by word Of command !; an az
rangemeo: which mas bean entirely 0ve;-
looked in S;ott's military instruction manual.
But what right has chaplain Of the Epi''
copal, or any other religious persuasion TO
insist that body of individuals whose forms
of worship are as Vsrious as their names
shall conform themselves to the obser7auces
Of his particular creed? This is question
which ought TO be determined at once, loss-
much as there is an application before Con
cress to increase the aumber u chaplains tor
the Army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

The impression is gaining ground that the
Administration has resolved to made its fur
ther renforcements to tue Utah army from
the Pacific coast, and the idea gains strength
from the fact that large quantities OF proVl-
sious are to lie forwarded to San Francisco
from the military stations at Baltimore and
in New York. Possibly the Government
fears that the bill for the increase OF the
army will not be passed by Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
cs,es,,ai Discoveries.

Five small planets of the numerous group
,o,rssn Mars and Jupiter were deserted IN
1856; eight in 1857 the total is now n'n y,
Two we're discovered at the ooser mSs ~ -
Washington by Mr.. Ferguson; Inc year
ms, clo'sd was particularly rich IN comets
the present is indicated by the astro1 mn sa
calculations for the famed comet OF 0narie;
the Fifth. If six we're discovered in loo aoo
only one 10 1856, it vas because OF a Seeoe'
and longer search,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
4 sau trsr.

4 few days since, number OF forged
rote-. to the amount Of several thousand
.oliars, bearing the signature OF Col. lhos.
Learned, of WATERFOWL, were presented
along with others which were genuine, to
that gentleman for payment. The genuine
paper mad been given IN favor of the SOD, bg
whom it was alleged the forgerles were con'-
mittcd The old gentleman ~as satisfied OF
the SPURIOUS character OF most IT the paper
but was not a6ie TO Distinguish het~ cen the
true and the lal-e, ard rather than have his
son suffar punishment he took 40 the notes as
they matured, FIR whi'h purpose be wa on
Ersd to sell his gpod-. AID mortgage hl-
estate. II this way ne has been dlcei from
a position Of imperative ease 10 poverty, and
today, at the aye If seventy-tnree yeaTs, be
finds himself iucarcersted IN prison At the
instance of one OF his credltors.-BoSt0H
journal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

We learn from letters from New Orleans
that the cotton crop this year is estimated
not to exceed that Of last year; while the su-
gar crop is calculated at 100000 against
$4,000 of last year, which was bad sea-
son, the cane being destroyed by the FROST
This year we have about an average crop.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

The obsequies Of the late Rev. Beverly
Waugh. ID. D., senior Bishop of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. took place 10 Baltimore
on Wednesday and were attended with the
so,emu observances due to the pious worth
and eminent ecclesiastical position OF tue
6oooassd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

Vessels bound to Porto Rico are obliged,
by law Of the Spanish authorities of that
Island, to carry with theu from the port OF
departure a certified manifest of cargo from
the Spanish Consul, under penalty Of 5000
fine. The regulation is an old one. and bad
become obsolete, but it has been lately
revived. and one American Captain has been
fined $500 for the omission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

The New York Gas Light Company. which
formerly manufactured their gas from oil
and rosin, now use two-thirds Of camel and
one-third of Newcastle coal, and when the
gas meters are not large enough to contain
what is manufactured, the camel coal Is ex-
clusively used, as it is purer and makes more
gas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

There is now in the course of construction,
at the extensive ship.yard of Messrs. Hur
Ian & Hollingsworth, Wilmington, Delaware,
a large iron steamer, intended to run between
New Orleans and Texas via Berwick bay
She is owned by Commodore Vanderbilt, and
il is his intention to make her one OF the
strongest and best-built boats ever construc,
ted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

Cbickering & Co., the well known piano
forte manufactures of Boston, paid off about
$4,000 to their workmen on Saturday and
Monday. 1t will be recolected that in Sep
TENDER last their workmen exercised gen.
erous spirit Of accommodation. They are
now receiving generous reward.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

1t appears that Gen. Nye, in New York.
will not get "that house" after oil, the pro-
iect having been abandoned. Six hundred
dollar, had been collected, which was re-
turned to the donors. 1t is alleged that the
complaints OF the tax payers were so great
that it was deemed advisable not to proceed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

By direction of the President of the Uni
ted States, it is ordered by the War Depart
ment that on the arrival of Rear Admira!
Moha mined Pashs, Of the Turkish Navy, he
will be received with all the honors due to
his rank, by each military post which he may
visit during his STAY in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

The Richmond Enquirer says that bill
has already been introduced into the Legs
lature for authorizing Mr.. Barbee to prepare
a statue Of Madison for the interior OF the
capitol. And We are highly gratifed to be-
lieve that it will pass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRl-WEEkLi BY
t.DGAH SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY IL, 1885.
Senator Seward, Of New York, has late

Senator Seward, Of New York, has lately
expressed some national sentiments, In his
place in the Senate. denying that he has acted
or will hereafter act in the Senate upon mere
psrty considerations &c. This has given Of,
fence to the sgitators at the North. 1t would
be better if Mr.. Seward would 20 little far
Their, and say that he will for the future have
nothing to do, by way or cOuutenanse. or en-
couragement. with any party or combination
whose object is to harrsss and disturb the
peace Of the country, and ALLEVIATE one sec
ton from the other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

The Washington and Richmond Transpor-
tasion Company have concluded to issue
round trip tickets to military companies, and
other associations, visiting Richmond. on the
22d. but excludes all others from the benefits
If the arrangement. An extra boat and
train will run TO accommodate all who wish
to participate in the interesting reremo-
uies Round trip tickets, exclusive of meals,
Sf 90
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
Fatal Accident In Target Shooting.

Amostmelancholy casualty occurred about
noon Yesterday, by which the life Of drill
sergeant William Webb, well known 10 the
militia corps of this city and elsewhere, for
his professional skill, has been brought to an
untimey close. 1t appears that be and
- Huntcrt. the drill-sergeant OF the tort,
had taken + field rifles out for trial and prac-
tice, and raised a target Tor shooting match,
at the distance of lj0 yards It was ar
ranged that as each fired be should mark the
shot, upon the larger, and Webb ws7 80 do
ing. Iiuntert, who was unfortunately near
sighted. had loaded, a. in practice, with his
back TO the target and on turning round,
fired at once, mistaking the person of Webb
tor the object. The ball entered the back
10 the lumbar region, and issued at the
breast. carrying with it q portion Of the lung
which it had perforated. lie WAS imme-
diateIy taken into the hospital of the fort
and died about five o'clock Toronto Leader
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12
phsuom.n. OF tho Season.

The kilograms" tell of snow in distant 10
calities,-but here in New York everything
is as springlike as can be. Over in Jersey.
violets summer roses and daudelions are ssiu
to be n full bloom. The mosquitoes have
likewise made their appearaDce.--N J..
ErD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1858-02-12

The Kansas difficulty seems to have set
the Democratic party. in Philadelphia, com
pletely 'by the ears" The auti-Lecompton-
ties claim to be the real Simon Pure Demcc-
racy-whilst the other side call them Black
Republicans, traitors. &c. Mr. Stanton's
speech is said to have made quite sensa,
ficn