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angry

Angry words are lightly spoken,
In rash and thoughtess hour,
Brightest links of life are broken,
By their deep, insidious power;
Hearts inspired BY narmest feeling,
Ne'er before BY anger stirred,
OF are rent past human healing,
By single angry word.
Poison drops of care aud sorrow,
Bitter poison drops are they
Wearing for the coming morrow
Saddest memory Of to-day.
Angry words! on let them never
From the tongue uHbrlded slip,
May the hearts best impulse ever,
Check them ere they -poil the lip.
Love iB mvch too pure and and holy,
Friendship is too sacred far,
For moments reckless folly
Thus too desolate and mar
Angry words are lightly spoken;
Bittere.t thoughts are rashly stirred
Brightest links of life are broken
By single angry word.
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CENTRAL AuSTRALIA.-1

CENTRAL AUsrRALIA--1 Splendid
Co"ntry.-A recent explorer of the inter,
Tor of Island of Australia, gives a very
interesting account Of its chief character
istlcs, and contradicts the old story that
the interior of New Holland is desert
Mr.. Stuart, the traveller, speaks of the
country through which he passed, as be
ing one continual panorama of contrasted
beauties, without any of the dangerous an
imals, or poisonous malarias usually at
trlbuted to it. The surface of the country
was dotted by forests of luxuriant trees
miniature mountains, and large rivers, one
of which is represented to be three miles
wide. Mr.. Stuart's party were not SIN
gle day without water. If these reports
be true, Australia will become one OF the
richest agricultural provinces in the world
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GAMBLrNG-ITs DEsPERATIoNs.-Re

GAMBLING-ITs DEsPERATIoNs.-Re
Gently at the famour German bathing and
gambling place, Hamburg. Frenchman
had been playing some time with the usual
luck of gamsters, put down his last Napo-
leon, and lost it like the rest. He drew a
pistol out of his pocket, and blew his
brains out while sitting at the fatal trente
ct 3unrante table. The people who are
generally in attendance threw cloth over
his face, and carried the wretched man
out, life being quite extinct. and the game
proceeded as if nothing had occurred
Monsieur Garcia a aSpaniard, now in Ham
burg, has lost 400, 900 francs at the gam
ing table. His play which ne still contin
ues is obliged to be now on a more moder-
ate scale, but not SO his temper. His
rage is SO great at losing, that, before the
croupier can rake in the money, he takes
it mp and throws it at him, which, if it
happens to be gold instead of paper. is not
a pleasant way Of being paid lie always
insists on sitting next to the croupier, who
is the dealer of the cards. The conse
quence is, that when they know he is play
ing or going to play, the croupiers toss up
to see which shall deal, their dread is Sc
great of being his neighbor.
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TIE DINNER HoCR.-In France, in the
thirteenth century, nine o'clock in the morn
ing vas the dinner hour Ten was the ap.
pointed time century later. at which din
ners were served both in France and Eng
land. In the fifteenth and sixteenth centu-
ries elegen was the fashionable hour. The
hoIr continued to advance till, in Addisons
time, two o'clock is mentioned. Thirty
years later it was three, and so it was ad-
vanced, until now the fashionable dinner is
partaken of at any of the hours between
five and nine, the moderns initiating in thi.
respect the ancients, who took their second
dinner in the evening.
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ENGLAND's GREAT ENGINEER.-The tu-
neral of Robert Stephenson, the great En-
gish Engineer, took place at Westminster
Abbey on the 2lst uIt , in the presence of
a great concourse ofspeople, and with eve
ry demonstration Of respect. The Abbey
was crowded, and included many dissin-
guisbed men OF rank and profession.
Mr.. Stephenson beqaeathes $4,000 to
the public institutions al New Castle, Sun
derland, and other towns in that locality.
Business was suspended during a portion
of the day Of the funeral, and many dem
onstrations Of respect took place.
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i J. SHYru.

The GREAr RrssIAS FAILuuE AT Mos
cow-A large failure has taken place in
Russia, where speculation Of all kinds has
lately been rife. The house is that Of Al
exieiif & Co, Of Moscow, and their liabiIi,
ties amount to s3,000,00O. So vast is the
disaster that tile Russian government are
expected TO interpose. II has been brought
about BY spcculatian in sugar indigo, and
other produce. The firm had high re
pute, and the principal partners inherited
from their father s. 600 600.
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Elizabeth Trail, the fortune teller who
some time since cheated Hezekiah FAIRIES,
a wealthy Tennessee farmer, ont Of 50 900,
has been arrested in BelIeville n. j., on a
requisition from the Governor of Tennes-
see She did not relish the idea Of going
back TO the South, and offered to restore
the money, but the victim of her sorcery
prcfsred to have her punished
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ToBAcCo FOR BoYs.-A Strong and sem
sible writer administers a wholesome dose
to boys who use tobacco in any form, assu,
ing them that tobacco has utterly ruined
thousands Of boys, inducing dangerous
precocity, developing the passions, soften
ing and weakening the bones, and greatly
injuring the spinal marrow, the braio, and
the whole nervous fluid. A boy who ear
ly and frequently smokes or in any way
uses large quantities Of tobacco never is
known to make man Of much energy Of
character, and generally lacks physical and
muscular, as well AS mental energy We
would particularly warn boys who want to
be anybody in the world, to shun tobacco
as a most bancful poison.
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Et1- A sanctifed heart is better than
a silver tongue; heart full of grace is
better than head full of notions man
may be great scholar, and yet be great
sinner.
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HAPPY REToRT.-A methodist minister
at the West, who lived on a small salary,
was greatly troubled to get bis quarterly
instalment. lie at last told the nonpaying
trustees that he must have his money, u,
his family were suffering for the necessa
ries of life.
Money!" replied the steward, "yoa
preach for money? | thought you preac-
ed for the good Of souls p
"Soulsl - replied the minister, q coi'.
eat souls; and il could, it would take q
! thousand such as yours to make mea'
G5- 1t takes four things TO make a
thorough gentleman. You must be :
gentleman III your principles, a gentlema"
IN your tastes, gentleman in your pc:
son, gentleman in your manners.
| Ev Ladies wear corsets from instinc.
"a natural love Of being squeezed.
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VOL. 1.
TIL E BR OXEN PROMISE
OR,
A MAIDEy'S FIRMyESS,

"Will you promise me, st. James"
This Is a most strange and unaccount
able demand, Lilly. Is it possible you
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~ Ladies wear corsets from inrti1r
"a natural love Of being squeezed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
CO N N E r C I A L {.

BALTIMORE, Feb. 2i.-Flour closed frmer; How
ard street and Ohio ut So Wheat is unchanged;
white l40@ Use. Corn is firm: white and yellow
75@77c. Provisions are quiet and unchanged;
Whiskey is dull; Ohio 29c. Coffee is firm at llSe.
New YORK, February 2i.-FlOur closed buoy
ant: State SCHOLARSHIP; Ohio S6.I5(a $500. an
advance of BE-; Southern S6.O0M $3.50, an sd-
vance of Sc. Wheat closed firm at yesterday )
quotations. Western red LOO l45c.; white 1850
Use Corn closed quiet, with small sales; prices
nominal Pork closed steady; mess Sl7.75@Sls.-
81: prime $l3.2j Lard closed firm at llIGyl2t.
Whiskey closed firm; holders demand PC. Stocks
mr.. dull bu; iirmcr Cumberland Coal Company
23i. Va 6s 96;. Mo- 6's s4s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
CONGRESS.

In the Senate, yesterday, Mr.. Fitch, from
the Committee on Printing, stated than IN
emergency had occurred that would have the
effect to keep Congress from having any
more printing done during the present SEES
sion. one of the paper contractors having
failed to comply with his contract, and the
superintendent not having power to make a
new contract, without first giving sixty days
notice. lie reported joint resolution rene,
dying this difficulty, which was passed.
Mr. Hunters resolution to meet hereafter
at IL o'clock, was then passed.
Mr.. Yulee desired TO take up the Post
Route bill, and made the motion to that effect
The yeas and nays were ordered. Agreed
to. Yeas 81; nays 10.
In the House of Representatives, the con-
sideration of the Postal Appropriation bill
was resumed.
The first amendment, providing that the
contract with Messrs. Butterfeld & Co., he
so construed that they be authorized to select
whatever routes they may think best, WAS re-
jected-yeas 80; nays Ice.
The object of this amendment was to abol-
ish the Southern Pacific mail route, starting
from Memphis.
The amendment providing that advertise
ments of mail route proposals shall be pub
lished in each State and Territory in two pa
pers only, having the largest circulation, was
rejected-yeas 81, nays lO4.
The amendment reducing the appropria-
ton of 500, 900 for BLANKS to $4,000 to
be printed by the lowest responsible bidder,
was agreed to-ayes IA, noes not counted.
The amendment providing that the con-
tract for wrapping paper (S5o,oOo) be given
to the lowest responsible bidder was agreed
to.
The amendment providing that the Post
master General submit, annually, to Con-
gress, a statement of the miscellaneous ex-
penses of his department was agreed to.
The amendment providing that the print
ing of the list of Post Offices and Post Office
Regulations be given to the lowest RESPONSE
BILE bidder, was also agreed to.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
The Beef Cattle Trade.

The almost universal opinion with cattle
dealers. that for the winter and spring Of
1859. beef would be uncomnonly scarce, and
the price unprecedentedly high, was sup
ported BY something like the following argn-
ment--Durng the summer and fall of 1898
the scarcity Of money in the country and the
almost universal drought (having cut short
the crops and pastures compelled the grazers
to send their cattle, that were designed for
feeders, to market for beef; hence the super
abundance urged upon this and other mar
kcts at low prices during last fall. Those
who were able to hold and feed, at once saw
that the number of cattle remaining in the
country. was far short of the usual supply.
consequently they naturally expected the
prices to range very high in February and
March. 1859; yet the average price of beef
this winter has been lower than usual for the
same period last year. Now there must be
some cause for this condition Of the beef
market, about which we may he mistaken,
hut we will give our views, that thos" inter-
ested NAV take them for what they are worth.
The financial crisis of lS51 produced n
general prostration in all kinds of business.
Some have recovered whilst others have not.
Amongst the latter is that branch Of the beet
trade termed parking, which usually fur
nishcs market for thousands of cattle,
whilst there has been little or nothing done
in that business TIL, winter. A, an eNi-
dcnce that this is somewhat true, take, tor
example. the cattle trade of Baltimore, where
large quantities of beefare packed almost ev-
cry year. where the reports Of the sale OF cat
tie usually show from nineto fifteen hundred
per week, where those reports this winter
shcw from five hundred TO nine hundred per
week. ut lower prices than common for the
same period last year Is not this significant:
We attribute this difference principally to
the depression in the packing business
Beef. like all other articles Of trade, is priced
according as the supply is greater or less
than the demand We could give very plau-
sible reasons why this packing business will
not revive as we think it will not before
next fall OF winter, but we have been sufh-
ciently lengthy for our purpose to show the
present condition Of the beef trade.
We caution those of our readers who are
subject to the cattle ,ttrer to be careful in
handling cattle this spring for if the present
condition of that trade continues, they might
get looked.
The above remarks are based on the state
ments of Messrs. X. & B. and other parties
thoroughly cognizant and practically ac-
nuainted with the above trade.-Rich. Eng
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BY YESTERDAY EVENINGS MAILS.

FIRE.-We regret To learn that the Barn,
I Stable and Corn house of MIR. B. F. Nalle, of
this County was consumed by FIRE on Mon
day night last, together with II horses, 300
bbls. of Corn, 500 bush. Oats, and some other
property. The loss is estimated AT between
four and five thousand dollars The fire COM
menced about II o'clock, and is supposed to
have been the work Of an incendiary.-
orange Chronicle.
A meeting to ratify the nominations Of the
Richmond Convention, was held at Culpeper
Court House, on Monday. The nominations
were unanimously ratified. Several speech
es were made and much enthusiasm mani
tested. Delegates to the Congressional Con
venton to meet in this city, on the Sd OF
March, were also appointed.
The Warrenton Flag says, that slave boy,
not more than II years old and about two
thirds grown, was put upon the block at Gull
pepper Court on Monday, and run up to 81
224, when he was bid in and taken down by
his master, who was not willing to part with
him even at that high price.
James F. Pendleton, of Smythe county,
has received the appointment of Superinten-
dent of the Penitentiary, for the unexpired
term Of the late Superintendent, Col. Nor
gan.
The city Council of Richmond, have redu-
ced the tax on real estate from 100 to 80 cents
on theSlOO.
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MARRIED.

In Washington, on the 22nd instant, by the
Rev. @. W. Samson. Mr. SAMU Ell P. ROBERT
son, TO Miss LIZZIE WILKINS, all OF Wash
ington.
On Tuesday. the sth instant. at Locust Hill. the
residence Of the brides father, 10y the fev. nov"
ord w Montague, Mr.. EDWARD V. JONES.
and Miss JULIA ANN MARSHALL, all of King
George County, Va
On Sunday morning. 23d ult. by the Rev. Geo.
W. Motley. JOHN V. WYATT, to EMuELLA
B., youngest daughter Of Harry Doggett, ESQ., all
of Caroline, Va.
Near Waterford. Iloudoun County. Va, Feb.
18Th. by the Rev. +. A. Ware. Mr.. CHARLES ".
MYERS, to Miss SALLY ANN NlRIH, all oil
Loudoun.
At the residence Of the brides brother Josiah
u TAYLOR. in Uillsborough Loudoun County. Va,
February 18th. by the same, ROBERT ). l.
WHITE, ESQ.,, to Miss MARY LOUISA LAY
LOR, both Of the above place
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

A VALUABLE FARM IN ALEXANDRIA
n COUNTY, VA, FOR SALE.-Iu pursuance
of decree of the Circuit Court Of Alexandra
County, Va, rendered at the November term, 1858,
of said Court, in the suit Of Charles W. Payne
and wife, vs. John T. Donaldson and others, tho
undersigned, Commissioners of sale therein named,
will offer for sale, at public auction, on Tuesday,
the 18th day Of February, 1883, at IL O'Clock, d.,
in front of the Mayors Office, in the city of Alex
andria, Va, all that tract Of land Of which John
Donaldson died seized, containing about EIGHTY
Two ACRES. There is on the land, n small
~ stone DWELLING. Said land is situated IN
iimIJ the said County Of Alexandria, about one
mile from the Georgetown Ferry, and sdjoins tho
lands of the late Andrew Hoover, - Ross, and
others
The Terms OF Sale, rs prescribed by the decree
are az follows One tenth Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash the day of sale, and the resi-
due in three equal instruments, at sI, twelve and
eighteen months respectively, from the day OF
sale; the deferred payments, to bear interest from
the day Of SALE and to DO secured by the bonds oi
the purchaser, with approved security-the title to
the property to be retained until the whole oil the
purchase money is paid.
ns- II. Dorsey Donaldson who resides on tho
land, will show tho same to persons wishing To
purchase. ALBERT STUART, Comm rs
Jan ll-2awts CHAS. E. STUART, Of Sale.
re- The above sale is postponed until Sot1r-
day, the 26h day Of Norck, 1859, when the same
will take place in front Of the Market House, IN
Georgetown, D. c., at the same hour
ALBERT STUART, Commr,.
feb ls-2awts CHAS. f. STUART, Of Sale.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

.es. STEAMER FOR YORK;
sss.L.sisSs.The propeller e. {. ALGER, will, on
this trim after discharging carg" ut Philadelphia,
continue on to New York She will leave Pier
opposite No. :, South Wharvcs, on Thursday, r.
NJ. at4 o'clock. Returning, will leave New YORK
for this place aud the District, on the 5th March
Agent ut New York. II. II. TAYLOR, Il, West II.
The Propeller SEYMOUR will leave phiad'l'
pbia for this place. Washington and Georgetown,
on the Sd March, in the place Of the ALGER.
For freight, apply TO ,.
fell % WI. II. FOWLE & son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
Vera Cruz Taken.

A letter was yesterday morning received
here from the American Consul at Vera Cruz
confirming the rumor that the French Gulf
squadron had actually taken possession Of
Vera Cruz, which first reached this city on
the night before last via New York. The
American Consul had entered protest
against the act of the French Commander
Wnsh. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
81 FOR E.-A new, and beautiful
i%0 DWELLING, situated on Columbus, betweeI

"a FOR sALE.-A new, and beautiful
.yG4 DWELLING, situated on Columbus, between
Princess and Oronoco streets. The lot is ~ feet
front, running back half the square to ~ feet
alley If not sold privately before the lOh dag
et Hay will, at that time, offer the same al pub
lie auction, in front Of said premises Also, my
half interest in the Planning Mill and Sash, Door,
aud Blind Factory, corner Of Queen and Fairfax
streets, with quarter square Of ground attached.
The said Factory is complete in every respect for
doing large business and il said to be one Of tho
finest and best arranged any where to be found.
Those wishing to purchase are invited to call and
examine the premises, az inducements will be Of
fered, and terms made easy. B. H. JENKINS.
To one having capital TO purchase material from
first hands, fortune could be realized in few
years feb S-eotMay10l b. ii. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
Connacticut Politics,

HARTFORD, Conn, Feb. 22.-The Demo-
Gratis orthe second Congressional district, to-
dav renominated Hon. Samuel Arnold for
member of Congress, and the Democrats Of
the fourth district renominated W. D. Bish-
op. The latter convention passed resolu-
tons in support of the administration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

The Washington Star says that especial
committee to examine into the truth of the
charges alleged against the Hon. VIM. Gull
lom. late Clerk of the House, are now ready
to report; and that their report will entirely
exonerate him from all charges against his
official integrity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAP,
Kentucky Politics.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 22.-The Opposition
Convention have nominated Joshua I. Bell
for Governor of X entucky, without dissen-
ting voice Alfred II. Allen for Lieutenant
Governor, and James Harland for Attorney
General. Great unanimity and unbounding
enthusiasm prevailed throughout the pro-
ceedings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
LAWRENCE B. TAYLOR, Comm r,
FRANCIS L. SMITH,

VALUABLE WAREHOUSE AND LOT OF
Y GROUND AT PUBLIC SALE.-By viriue
of q decree Of the Circuit Court Of AlexaLdrI.
County, Va rendered at the May term, 1888, IN
the suit of Waters. Zimmerman Co., plaintiffs,
against James A. English, defendant, the under
signed, MS Commissioner therein named, will pr
coed to SELL in front of the premises, at pubic sar
on Saturday, the 26th day of March, 1853, at /:
mi O'Clock, VI, three-story BRICK WAkL,
H. HOUSE and LOT OF GROUND, situated
ON the east side of Fairfax, between King ana
Cameron streets, in the city Of Alexandria. Va,
and recently occupied by james A. English, a.
Hardware Store. The lot fronts about 50 feet on
Fairfax street, and extends back, eastwardly, lZ3
feet inches, more or less. The Warehouse Is
large, we'll built, and conveniently arranged; and
the location, as business stand, renders this pro
perty very valuable.
TERMS OF SALE.-0ne- tenth Of the purchase
money to be paid in hand, and the residue IN th;eo
equal instruments at 8. ~, snd Is months rom
the d..y Of sale-to be evidenced by bond. Of the
purchaser with good personal security, bearing IN,
erest from the day of sale the title To be retained
until the purchase money is fully paid, and tho
property liable 10 be resold for a failure OF the
purchaser to comply with the terms Of sale.
WILLIAM J. TUBNAN,
-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
Sailing of the America.

Bosroy, Feb. 23.-The royal mail steam
ship America sailed from here at noon to-day
with ten passengers for Halifax and forty
eight for Liverpool. She also takes out about
SI5 900 in specie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
Burning of a Blast Furnace.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 23.-Messrs Til
den & Pages blast furnace, at Nermillion.
Ohio. was burned yesterday. The loss is
stated at $4,000, on which there is $4,000
insurance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

VXTORCESTER'S PIAN0S.-From the New
w York Commercial Advertiser OF February
18th. lSj9.-"we are appealed to al times for IN
formation in regard TO the best maker OF Piano
Fortes Personal knowledge Of the merits OF the
instruments made by II. Worcester, in"lines us TO
award the palm of superior merit to him. For eic,
gancc Of finish, and durability Of material ana
the elements that enter into the musical qualities
nj q frsr rate instrument Mr. Worcester is unsur-
passed" ~
nm sole agent. for the sale Of the above
PIANOS for Alexandria, and furnish them here
at factory prices. rr
cab o. JOHN II. PARROTT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

SUrcIpr.-On Wednesday twas discovered
that Mr. VIM. II. Parker. of California, who
had been u guest at the National Hotel since
early in the winter. had committed suicide
the night before in his room, by taking nj
teen grains ofmorphine. A paper so marked
had evidently contained it, and spoon viii,
tened bv contact with morphine being found
near him: the hair about his mouth also show
cd traces Of it. His mind had been unsound
evidently for some days. He leaves an III
teresting and greatly distressed daughter
Just grown, who was his companion at the
National No cause for this act OF ietc de Sc
is known. other than the condition OF his evl-
IDENTIFY disordered mind. An inquest Will he
held this afternoon.-H WASH. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

"AyEcporEs OF LovE."-This IS the third
book written by Lola Montez, and contains
an account of remarkable events IN the
history Of Love in all ages and nations
Such a collection Of queer, comical and tras-
zeal fragments of history, has been seldom
gathered together in one book, and 1t Will
doubtless prove "a decided hit The book,
published by Messrs. Dick & Fitzgerald OF
New York, is for sale by Messrs. James En-
twisle & Son. Exchange Block, King st.