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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
From Washington.

WASHINGTON. April l3.-The Post-ofice
Department is having printed blank forms to
be severally filled up with the amounts of its
Indebtedness to the mail contractors. They
are in the nature Of certificates, and intend
ed to serve as a basis for loans until Congress
shall relieve the present pecuniary embarass-
ment of the department.
As Mr.. Bowman's resignation of the Office
of Superintendent of Public Printing will
not take place till the first Of May, various
gentlemen are pressed for the place. and
among them Col. Joseph Severns. of Phla-
delphia.
The Washington Republican Association
tonight celebrated, at Odd Fellows Hall,
Jefferson's birthday. There wasa full band
of music, and Francis p. Blair presided
Major French read the Declaration Of indie
pendence, and Daniel Il. Goodloe, late Of
North Carolina, delivered the Grafton.
There is such information in this city as
leaves no doubt Of deep-laid scheme for i'll
citing arevolution in Cuba. 1t is not known
that the government has been officially in
formed of the fact.
The President has spoken highly of the
new British minister.
luc vi "llHCsstS lOi tiic
defence, in the Sickles case, disclOses an inten-
ton of showing that Mrs. Sickles was not in
Washington all the past winter, and employ
ees of Barnum's Hotel have been summoned
by the prosecution to show that Mr.. Sickles
was in Baltimore at that house in January,
in company with alady.
The declarations of the new official
journal argue that its aim shall be to heal the
dissensions among the democrats, which is
received with great satisfaction in political
circles of that stamp.
Mr.. Letcher. the democratic candidate for
Governor of Virginia, was so attacked with
fever to-day that he had to forego meeting
Mr.. Goggin at Louisa on Thursday. MIR.
Tucker, the candidate for attorney general,
will fill his appointment. DR.. Garnett, his
physician, thinks he will be able to meet MIR.
Goggin at Caroline, on Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
Great LAWYERS.

The London News thus begins biographi-
cal sketch Of Lord Lyndhurst:
ut is fact to be remarked that all our
greatest lawyers are long-lived. On exami-
nation it will, however, be found that there
is nothing extraordinary in the matter, In
order to enable man to 90 through the
amount Of work which alone can constitute
a successful barrister, you must presume Il
physical constitution Of iron, capability of
adapting his habits to the requirements of
his calling, an organization in which the
nervous system is not too predominant
The demands on one who undertakes to
reach the Woolsack or the Bench are per-
fectly well understood, and have been re-
duced to pithy phrases, such as Lord Eldon's
that barrister must live like hermit and
work like horse" or the cynical aphorism,
that to be great lawyer or a good Judge
YOU must have bad heart and good diges-
ton. There are few instances in which
successful advocates at the English Bar have
for period triumphed by the mere force Of
energy and will over Deficiencies of bodily
organization; but it has always been almost
invariably found in these cases that one day
they unexpectedly broke down and never
reroyered y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
A Marriage Celebrated.

A novel incident occurred in Wheeling,
Va, on Monday. The Times OF Tuesday thus
refers to it:
early Yesterday morning, gentleman, one
of the members of Young America Fire Com
pany, on Wheeling Island, was married to
one of the young and beautiful daughters of
East Wheeling. About 8 O'Clock, A. NJ. they
left on the steamer Minerva, for Pittsburg.
on wedding tour. On the green slope of
the Island the members OF the Fire Company
in full equipment were drawn up with a
small cannon placed in front, and as the
steamer passed, three rounds were fired,
which was responded to by the steamers
whistle, while the lady friends of the bride
crowded the suspension bridge and waved IL
God speed" with their pocket hankerchiefs. !"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
The Gallant Zouave Come Again.

De Rivere, "the gallant Zouave, the hero
of the Blunt drama, turns up again i'll New
York As a confidence man. He recently
made the acquaintance OF Colonel -, of
the L. 5. army. who had just returned from
a sojourn of several years upon the frontiers,
aud Vas not in consequence well up TO the
lodges Of such plausible rascals rs DE Rivi
ere. who bcguiled him with tales of love ad-
ventures and Crimean warfare. until the Col
onel congratulated himself upon having made
the acquaintance Of the most remarkable
fellow in the world. In very short time
DE Riviere managed, under one pretence and
another, to possess himself Of quite large
sum of the ColonePs ''pile" giving him in
return a draft upon his brother, "a banker
in Rue something Paris" He also, rs the
Colonel was about iourneying Southwark.
gave him draft upon Mrs Blunt, his dubious
mother in law, with the assurance that she
would be delighted with the opportunity to
cash il: and to make the transaction perfect
in its absurdity, he entrusted u the Colonel's
care a letter addressed to 1.-The Countess En-
ily .trnous De REVERE" Armed with these
documents, the Colonel arrived in Mobile n
few days ago. and had actually engaged
conveyance, with view of paying the Blunt
family (who lived out of town visit when,
happening incidentally to mention the matter
to one of his friends, he learned nj once that
he had been outrageously duped and swind
led. He did not introduce himself TO the
Blunts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
A Scene.

A rather exciting affair occurred in the
New York Assembly on Monday. After
unsuccessful efforts on the part of MIR. Ruth
erford to speak in favor Of a resolution, the
previous question was about being put by the
speaker, when he exclaimed, why, you set
of theying dogs, do you mean to choke me
down altogether ?" The speaker then or
dered Mr.. Rutherford to keep silence, which
he refused to do. A call was then made by
the speaker on the House to protect the chair,
and preserve order, when Mr.. Rutherford
said, Go to hell, all of you, you dogs" MIR.
Rutherford was then removed, struggling
violently, by the sergeant-at-arms, and two
assistants, and held under arrest for the re-
mainder of the evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
A Doctor Tarred and Feathered.

At Jefferson, A,htabula county. Ohio, Dr.
B. ". Richmond. wa, mobbed and badly
beaten on Thursday night Of last week. He
was charged with the seduction of Miss
Jane Udcll, the daughter Of Mr.. Frederick
dell, the girl having for some time lived at
Ills housL. On the evening referred to, DR..
Richmond was decoyed from home on II sup
posed professional visit, and when near the
house Of Udell two and half miles north of
the village, was assaulted by four men, tar
red and badly beaten with clubs. after which
he was dressed in woman's clothes, placed
in his buggy and his horse turned homeward
His wife heard his groans at the gate, and
found him in critical condition. On Sun
day he was better and considered out Of dan
ger Udell, his two sons, and another man
whose name we did not learn, were arrested
on the charge Of committing the assault
Or. Richmond had hitherto stood high in the
community, and is a man Of fine talents
The Udell family were much respected, as
we learn from our correspondent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
Buildings Caved in at New York.

At an early hour on Monday evening sew
eral persons in drinking saloon in the first
story of the building No. o. West street, New
York. were startled by the cracking and
swapping OF the timbers and floors over their
heads, and in great fright escaped into the
street. The floors gradually settled down,
and late at night the first floor gave way
entirely with tremendous crash, and was
followed almost Immediately by the upper
floors and the roof The immense wooden
beams were snapped like pipe-stems, and
the several floors were precipitated one upon
the other. each resting upon the bags of grain
piled on the next floor below. The building
was large one of brick, five stories high,
comprising Nos. 81, 9S, and 90 West street.
and No. Isl Cedar street. occupied by 5.
Manning& CO., -four and corn merchants:--
All the upper floors were loaded down with
barrels of -four and several thousand bushels
of grain in bags.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
The kgassiz Museum.

We are gratiied to state that the most
generous response has been male to the ap-
peal in behalf of Professor Aga.sia's propos
ell Museum of Natural History The NUM-
fccnt donation Of $50, 900 for this noble OBJ
ject by Mr. Grey has already given this move
meut start which well-nigh secures its sue
cess. Thirty-eight persons have each made
donations of one thousand dollars and up
wards, and the whole subscription, exclusive
Of the Grey fund. now exceeds $4,000
Twenty ght individuals gave one thousand
dollars each, nine have contributed two thou
sand each, and there is one subscription Of
FIVE thousand Naturalization Transcript.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
A Deranged Woman.

Margaret IIcsin was arrested by Officer
Ward at the White House, yesterday after
noon, on charge made against her by the
door-kcep"r. that she was in the house kick
ing up II row, claiming that James Buch-
anan was her betrothed husband, and insist
ing on being admitted to his presence, that
she might fold him TO her bosom as her law
full spouse. She says that the Presidents
father and her father lived neighbors togeth-
cr in ireland, and that her parents had made
a marriage contract between herself and
James when they were yet young-an
agreement having been come to that the first
female born of her family was TO be welded
to the first male born Of Mr.. Buchanan's
family. The President denies the soft inn
peachmcnt, but Margaret insists. Margaret
is decidedly handsome and intelligent. aged
%. and lived last a. Piney Woods, Elk Ridge,
Howard District. Maryland. Poor Marga-
ret was put on board the y train for Balti-
more. this morning, and is utterly disconso-
l,r. I;'Jvb States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
The Sultap'a BUDGET.

1t is sometimes instructing. as we'll as
amusing. to turn from the financial affairs
of our own country, and Of other civilized
rations, to those of semi-civilized States.
There men, under different form of gov
eminent, and different system of religion.
have different standard Of morality and
dignity. and their wants, real or imaginary,
vary accordingly. This is more especially
the case with the personal expenditure of
their rulers, who have 10 maintain an extcr-
nal appearance of splendor and power, in
order TO impress their sem-barbarOus sub
jects with an idea of their greatness. Let
any one take the accounts of the monthly
domestic expenses Of the President, and
comp are them with those Of the Sultan Of
Turkey. and he will be amused with the con-
trast. The following are some of the items
of the latter, the Turkish currency being
here reduced to dollars and cents
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
A New Enterprise.

Mr.. Anthony Thornton native of |ir-
eiuia, but at present of New York. has lsas-
ed for q term of years large tract of noun
tain land near Sherando, in this county, for
the purpose of mining manganese and other
minerals. Six tons of the manganese have
been taken to New York for expectation to
Europe. 1t is said to be of superior quality.
The hes. beds yet opened in the United
States are in Vermont, Manganese, after
undergoing chemical preparation. is used
in bleaching, calico printing, coloring glass,
&o,-Saunton Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
Early Wheat.

Messrs. McConkey. Parr & Co. exhibited
on Change yesterday morning, some bran
ches of wheat from p to feet in height.
showing an extraordinary growth for so early
in the season. The seed sown on the field
from which this was taken. is known as the
Boughton wheat, and natures much earlier
than the ordinary kinds. 1t was brought
from Essex county, Va, where we under
stand the growing crop is looking remarka-
bly we'll. and much farther advanced than
nsnal .t this season.-Bah. amer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The Washington Constitution says, that
although the Post Office Department must
be administered upon credit, after the close
of the present fiscal year, the spirit of the
contractors is cordial. and their resolution to
execute their contracts is expressed in every
quarter 1t is well sscertained that the
banks and bankers, North, West, and South,
will advance promptly, and that such of the
public creditors Is choose to realize their
claims will be enabled to do SO with but
very slight losses"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
Election Incidents.

Several incidents occurred during the dis
cussion at Marion, between Messrs. Goggin
and Letcher, that amused US no little, and
We think them rather too good to be lost. We
will relate them just AZ they occurred.
l.. j., the keeper Of the Jail, is promi-
nent and very decided democrat, and re-
markably warm supporter of Mr.. Letcher-
Having heard that at Wytheville, Mr.. Goggln
led of, he inferred that he spoke first at all
the appointments and when the candidates
came to Marion. not being personally ac-
quainted with either, he mistook his man.
Mr.. l.. spoke first, aid }. listened to the
whole of his speech in silence-showing by
his countenance that he was not at all pleas
ed. But when Mr.. q. arose to speak, Us
countenanre frightened up-he was then in
his clement and soon began to applaud the
speaker with hearty good Will. Some
friends in astonishment said to him, "Why.
Mr.. D.. what in the world do you mean? ]
thought you were Letchcr man." $50
am, was the reply. Then what do you
mean by applauding Goggin so?" ''Is that
Goggin?" said Mr.. j., Il thought it was
Letcher.'
As you perhaps are aware, the editors of
The Visitor are divided in politics, and
their paper is neutral. Mr.. C.,-the Wing, is
quiet. modest man, and while Mr. Goggin
was replying to Mr. Letcher. Mr.. c. was lis
tening very attentively, but quietly. to his
modest hits. \ democrat who was standing
by Mr.. C.--not being well acquainted with
the editors, but knowing that one of them was
Il democrat, naturally enough supposed that
he was witha political friend and sympathiz-
er and turning to him, said very expressive
ly, "IIe is wooling him like thunder-butI
would not acknowledge it to one Of these
Wings for anything in the world. "-Haun-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
Commodore Charles Stewart.

The commission Of this officer, under the
act of Congress constituting him Senior Flag
Officer of the United States Navy, 10 nov in
course Of preparation 1t is said, and will soon
be delivered to him. The effect Of this act
will be 70 place Commodore Stewart at the
head of the active list Of naval officers and
give him an honorary grade preceding that
Of all other captains in tho service, even
those who like himself have served more
than twenty years under captains COM
mission, and are entitled to wear the Dag at
tho foremast.-Wash. Sur.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The Dublin correspondent ofthe Liverpool
Journal says that Queen Victoria is in favor
of making the Prince of Wales her represen-
tative in Ireland, and that it is highly prob
able his Royal Highness will be the Viceroy
before the close of 1860. 1t is upwards of
four centuries since royal Prince filled the
Office Of Lord Lieutenant. 1t is understood
that the QuecA accompanied by the Prince
Consort and the Prince of Wales, will visit
Ireland during the coming summer. will
hold Court at Dublin Castle, and will be
present at grand review Of troops at the
Curragh camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The Washington Constitution says:-"The
Expedition against Paraguay was planned
and prepared with great care by the Secre-
tary Of the Navy. and it will not cost the
Government dollar beyond the ordinary
expenditure of the Department, except for
the purchase of seven low-priced steamers
much required by the Navy, at cost of
two hundred and eighty nine thousand dol
lars, which has been sanctioned by Con-
gress."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15
Coming among u.

The Transcript mentions that number OF
Jersey farmers and others, who have been
raising vegetables near New York city. have
determined TO sell out there and removed to
this section ofthe Old Dominion. They are
compelled TO this step. we understand, owing
to the fact that throu gh the difference in eli
mate they cannot get the bulk of their truck
into market until it is glutted with stuf
from this ssction.-Norfolk Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

A letter has been addressed to the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad Company, by
responsible party, who proposes to undertake
the construction and equipment of the road,
upon guaranty of sixty-6ve percent OF the
capital stock Of the remaining thirty-hve
per cent he proposes to take ten per cent. in
stock. and twenty-five in the bonds of the
Company. This offer the Board holds un-
dar advisament
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

A man by the name of Robbins, indicted
for bigamy, was tried at Raleigh, n. e., on
Friday last and convicted. On Saturday no
was branded with the letter B. ON the right
cheek, in open court-the brand leaving a
mark that he will carry to his grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The N. Y. Clay Festival Association cole
brated on the 18th, at the Lafarge House. the
eighty-Hrs anniversary ofthe birth of Henry
Clay. The President of the Association,
amongst other remarks, said. they had lived
to see the virtues of the great statesman &C.
knowledged by those who had before denied
that he possessed them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

On Friday, small building at New Lon
don, Connecticut, occupied by Michael Phe-
ney, was completely destroyed by fire, and
Mrs. Pheney and her two children burnt to
death. The father of the family was absent
~ the time. The family were probably asleep
when the fire broke out.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

A political discussion took place in Lees
burg, on Tuesday, between Mr.. Boteler and
Mr.. Faulkner. In the course Of it, Mr..
Faulkner gave notice that he would not, al
ter this time, be a candidate for Congress-
Mr.. John A. Carter, in the course of the day,
delivered an able Wing speech
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The annual convention of the National
Musical Association will be held at the Smith
sonian Institution, in Washington. next week,
commencing on Tuesday morning and termi-
mating ON the Friday evening following
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

On the anniversary of the birthday of the
Prince Imperial Of France, their Majestles
gave sum of one hundred francs to each
child born on the same day. and whose posi-
tion rendered such gift needful.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

Tho Court Milliner recently died in Lon
don, leaving property valued at o,OoO.-
She leaves most of it to charities; for herself,
she directed that she should be buried in
v>,,;nt local
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The citizens of Prince Georges County,
Nd, have appointed Delegates to attend the
convention to he held at Baltimore, in June
next, for the purpose Of considering what
legislation may be necessary for the better
regulation Of the free colored population of
Maryland
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The viceroy of Egypt has rejected the writ
ten application of NJ. de Lesseps for permits
sion to commence the work of the Suez canal,
and NJ. Lieantbeg, the engineer in chief, has
rendered his resignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

We regret much to hear of the sickness OF
Mr.. Letcher, in Washington. We trust he
may soon recover his health and strength;
and We presume rest from his labors for
few days, will restore him to his wonted
vipor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

In the district composed of Berkeley and
Jefferson counties, Thomas NJ. lsbell, esq.,
has been nominated by the Democracy as
their candidate for the State Senate. MIR.
Leigh is the Wing candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The Washington Constitution says
"Some of the opposition journals persist in
the assertion that the President was in ia
vor of calling an extra session, but was
overruled by the heads of Departments
Nothing can be more decidedly opposite to
the truth than this statement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The foremost men, of the Democratic par
ty, in the field at this time, for the next
Presidentship. are. undoubtedly, Gov. Wise
and Senator Douglas-and, ofthese, We think
Gov. Wise il in the ascendant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

A Geographic dispatch received at Liver
pool, dated March 30th, reports that the well
known Marquis of Waterford was killed the
evening before, while hunting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The Loudoun Mirror says:-"Mr John
Hammerly of Leesburg, having purchased a
mutton of John Janney, esq, which weighed
lOS pounds, we are authorized by Mr.. H. to
say that he will pay twenty-five dollars for
one weighing 100 pounds. Here is good
chance for our farmers; who'll accept the
oTarD
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The Court Of Claims, in Washington, is
still going on with its business-but it's
awards are not conclusive until settled by a
vote of Congressman many of them hang
up in that body, as unsettled and disputed
claims.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

A "muss" has taken place among the
democracy of Louisiana" Mr.. Pierre Soule
figuring as the leader Of those who desire to
see the Democracy of Louisiana, reformed
and recenerated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The Washington States is down "hot and
heavy" upon the new Government organ.
1.-THE Constitution" -fouts and ridicules it
declares that its patriotism is for pay-and
generally regards it as quite as bad as, if not
worse than, the Union" newspaper, which
II sunersedes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

Died, on the 18th of March, 1859, in Il small
village near Paris, France, Augustus l.. Hill
house, aged about 66. He was the son Of
James Ilillhouse, of New Haven, and gradu-
ated at Yale College in 1910, Soon after
this he went to Europe, and during most of
his life abroad. he has resided in retirement
in or near Paris. He was a scholar of un-
common endowments and attainments, yet
few of the fruits of his labors have been made
public. To the scientific world he is known
by his excellent translation of Michauxs
great work on the forest trees of North
America
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

John Campbell, convicted in Philade!'
phis of robbing an unknown man OF nine
cents, has been sent to the penitentiary tor
three years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

. Geo. s. King, esq. Of St. Mary's County
Nd. has resigned his position as States
Attorney for that County.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-15

The Virginia horses proved victors In
every race in which either of them started
NJ Mobile. last week