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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
Death Of ii. de TOcGuey.lle.

The London Times announces the death "i
the distinguished author of democracy III
America" an event Tor winch previous re
ports Of his rapidly declining health had pre-
pnrel Us. The intelligence will be Of \ mel
ancholy interest u the muiti tudeS in This
country who have read that capital pr"dur-
ton, ani of personal regret to the survivors
of those who enjoyed III" graticat,'n OF III
trrcourse with him during his travels through
the United States. more than 4 quarter al u
century ago.
Alexis ClcFel d. Torqucvillc a great
Grandson of the loyal and philosorhic Ma
loshcrbcs. was born ut Ncrncuil. July ~,
1905. Having completed his ireIl studies 1T
Paris. h. was named in lH26. judge Of In
struction ut Versailles, and in 1890 Alter.
nate Judge. The following year he was Sc
lrctel with his trieni, +. &. de Beaumont,
To visit The United States in order to report
upo. tbs reritentiary systems of the several
States. The frs: irdit % his expedition was
the Democratic EN- .AmeriQu". which. lac pHh-
lishrd in 1888. The work was received with
extraordinary applause. Roycr Collard de-
scribed it as continuation of .MonteSquieu:"
il had numberi.ss editions, was translated
into near!y every European language, and in
1886 received she M"n,ygn prize. The next
year II. de TocqueSi!le was elected To the
academy of Sciences. and in lSil t. Il >catIn
the French Academy. With his journey to
America :h"jndicial career OF NJ. de Tocqu"-
vile closed. His closing days have been
spent ia the South Of France, chiefly ut
Lannes, the seat of Lord Brougham summer
rn.ilrnrr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
Tie Sickles Case-The last Of il.

1t is said that the jury, in the case of
Sickles. recently acquitted III Washington.
were unanimous from the fr>t--bit that the
delay Of an hour or more III rendering tho
verdict, was for III" purpose of reading over
the iu.truyt,o,s u thu Court. and giving
them proper aud respectful attention. y
letter from Washington >sy-:-"ths an
nouncemrut If the verde, was greeted IS
an uucontroIIabIe burst oi applause. Tn"
f.sling of intense satisfaction was rapidly
spread over The city Thousands rushed {"
Judiciary square, and followed n" carriaG"
containing Mr.. sickies 10 iii" stopping place
next door his own residence. where II multi
tlde greeted his arrival. \ general feeling
Of satisfaction was manifested in all circles.
Mr.. Sickles shook hands with the jury, h"-
fore leaving the Court llou-e. and thanked
4 en-. The crowd pressed around him, all
the time, offering their congratulations. lie
was borne by his friends though the multi.
ruds osger to see him. and express their ap-
probation at his acquIttal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

FRIDAY MORNING. APRIL %. 1859.

Of course, we look at political affairs,
from Il different ''stand point" from that
taken by the Constitution newspaper,
and, therefore, il is not surprising that we
should think, precisely contrary to the con-
~victions of the government journal, and that
is, that it is natural that the democratic
cause"-by which is meant the "adminlstra-
ton cause'-should receive the coudemna-
ton and oppositio" of the Young Men OF the
United States. There is nothing hat we
can see in the career and present attitude OF
the Administration. to win the applause of
the ingenious and independent youth Of the
country, who ought to regard alone the true
interests of the country, and who know that
hitherto, those holding the reins of govern
ment have not recommended themselves TO
their generous confidence and support. We
trust that the great body Of the young men of
the country will be found, at the next Presi-
Dental election, advocating a reform in the
Administration of the government, and a
return TO sound, safe, constitutional mea-
sures.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
Matrimonial Difficulty.

y married couple residing on Friend
street. near the canal, found that after n few
years Of connubial felicity, they were the
most miserable mortals alive. bein. unable
to agree upon any one point Of domestic
economy and diplomacy. Their daily cares
were sure 10 eliminate IN an evening quarrel,
and they sometimes ]astuniShcd each other
with blows. accompanied by the usualmarks
Of their respective distinguished considcra-
tons. Finding life disagreeable, end being
able t. agree upon no other point. they final
~ concluded 10 try the last grand experiment
together by jumping into the Scioto. Night
before las: was the time set for the attempt
!! raw and biting air prevailed, but their
resolution was fixed, and they reached the
bank Of the Scioto-hand in hand they stood
upon the bank Of the abyss which mortality
il wont to regard with horror. The air was
cold, aud SO was the watcr-ncithcr was
.cOngeninl, neither was the existence they
we're about Ia leave. This thought was de-
r%isiv', and they plunged into the water,
which wae not deep, but very cold. The
wan could swim, and his iir-t impulse IN
rising u The surface, was 10 strike out Tor the
shore. but he wanted O. s"e what his wife
would IL. She came >pu;terlng AMI blow
ing to the surface, and surprising in the
darkness, that her lord was NJ til" bottom.
.alled loudly Tor help, aud sank again.
When size ncgt appeared the husband caught
her. and they both reached the shore In safe.
". Wet. cold, freezing. Cresttallen aud
ashamed OF the foolish act. they went home
together. negotiated a new treaty Of peace.
and commenced anew, satisfied that nothing
can he worse than the bottom Of thu river
There i. now a fair prospect OF the couple
going down the hill Of life tngethar quietly
and IN peacs OtO .StatcgMIa,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

Great interest is felt in the result cf the
Congressional election in this district, all
over the State. 1t is obvious why the Wings
should desire to have, at least. one represen-
tative from this State. to appear for them,
aud express generally, their views and opin-
ions on political topics. Hence the desire
expressed for the success of Mr.. Thomas.-
Let his friends strive to realize the hopes
and expectations entertained all over the
Commonwealth, in his behalf, and in their
own behalf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
Politics in Fauquier County.

Correspondence IF lie A~teromdria Gazette.
RECTOR Town, April 2i.-The incle-
mency Of the weather on last Saturday,
prevented the discussion which was to have
taken place At Salem, Fauquier County, on
that dav. between the candidates for Con-
gress. Many Of the sovcrcign>, however,
were there to meet the candidates, and cape
when they did ope their mouths The
standard bearer Of the Wing party made Il
very favorable impression. indeed. Those
who would not support him, could not help
from expressing their friendship. and ac-
knowledging that he would adorn and digni-
fy the office to which he ~aspires. Ills sup
porters were perfectly delighted. and rcIoiced
that they had such IN able champion of
their principles. and II gentleman vii" would
reflect so much credit III his party. Old
%Fauquier, | hope. will give him not less than
100 majority.
Mr.. Skackelford met many friends and
warm supporters there, too. who claim Tor
him a majority Of the Democratic vote in the
County; and think that ne will carry the
major portion of the vote of his party in the
IlStrlCl. he. lbp, Wis quite d iiph I Ta'tlii
OH that day.
Late in the afternoon, Gov. Smith arrived
from Warrenton. and was very busy, indeed.
explaining his positions, and asserting his
fidelity TO his party. The Governor has
made so many speeches To the citizens of
Salem, mot always in advocating the princl-
pies of his party,l that he was not viewed in
that favorable light by the >overcigns IN
that day, a. the other gentlemen were,
whose political course is as Il mathematical
line
On the lst Saturday in May next, the can
didates will meet at the Plains Station, ON
the Manassas Gap Railroad
From all We can learn, II very large crowd,
indeed. will be there, to listen TO the discus
sion. and witness the genuine old fashioned
drubbing that our gallant leader will give
these two Democrats.
We sincerely trust that the Wings i'll the
upper part Of the County. who have not
heard NJ. Thomas, will 80 TO The Plains on
that day. DE- SOTO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
Reported New and Important Democratic Move.

a Washington despatch, which we lay
rcfora orr readers this morning, dIscIos"s
the leading pcin;s ofa new and most impor-
tant programme in behalf u he di>ioin'ed
democratic party. Reduced 70 few "o'o''
this programme compartments. Il party COM
promise on the question of slavery in the
Territories, whGSHhy the South Is to drop the
demand for Congressional protection, and
Mr.. Douglas his hobby OF s4aatier s0"crelsn-
". both sides agreeing to the doctrine oi
ncn-intervention and To the exclusive super
vision Of the Supreme Court. Secondly two
democratic National Conventions in lS'"-
the first to fix up the platform end the party
reorganization and the second, some months
later, TO nominate the democratic ticket
Y. y. HeTGli.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
Con MIMIC


Estate Rights sets his coulter rs,Lt-
deep" 1t is all very well to stab the Jps.
body Of Know Sothingism, (sOme Of ,s
principles of which defunct parsonage, wer,
not only acknowledged by Hon. Vim. Smitt,
but by various other gentlemen, no~ D,n~
crass, and high in the party, to be very god
principles but To seek to %injure Govern
Smiths election. by a~rrsigning him for b.,
vote against Minnesota. Notwithstanding
that State did send Gen. Shields u the y
nate. is in reality to condemn sundry o,hrt
loud sounding Democrats in the DSirl,t.
who took precisely the same ground ,Aa;
Gov. Smith did, and up 70 u late perioi
whatever they may say now. advocated h,
doctrines and supported his positions.
GLENDOWER
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
lIOs L

tC~OAsrNICITku
To Hon. Wv. Ssrrn.-Will you perm,
II OF your constituents, respectfully to s.,
an explanation Of a paragraph in your ..
ter of December II, 1854, addressed ,o ".
Walker. ln that letter you say, Il an
deeply dissatisfied with the nominariop
Mr.. Wise, not from any personaL GiT.,r.
with him, but from the gross outrage and il
justice which has been practised upon ~
old line Democracy M THE PEOPLE "
you do me tho favor to tell me wha, cs,,
you intended to include in The reopt "
We had, then, three CHASER in the Nrs,.
amongst the white people, viz: Deno-ra.
knoW Aothinys, and women and children
As ! can't see that the nomination Of NJ.
Wise was All outrage on the latter clas. b.
| right in presuming that "the peep,
meant the disciples of SAN
Terrapin Forrest. April &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

The scripture quotation commented on
by q correspondent Of this paper, it will he
seen, is taken up by the Richmond Enquirer.
which argues that Gov. Wise is "all right in
the matter. We must leave it to biblical
scholars" The comment was made, good
humoredly. by a friend of Gov. Wise-and
we dare say. he will be willing that Gov. W.
should be sustained by the good book. At
any rate, this little hye-play ia not unplea-
SAINT in the strife of politics-and it shows
that our Governor is %toujors pref, and when
ever he takes a position has grounds to de
fend il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

ic~"HsrSrsrL
The Washington Star, observe
that the appointment of a Pu6lc Go
will not BE- made upon political o,,.
The bare expression Of such a win
Client Of itself 10 show how ,tripc.,,
party discipline. But will the w.
gratiied? Does anybody think thu,
Public Gardener can be appointed b,
Administration. who is not q dem
Why, to appoint a Wing to set Gu, ira.
NOW grass, and plant flowers. womb ~
trary, not to the principles of -, .,..
but 10 the laws and usages Of the Dar
tic party! And, yet, it is yerv Mons.
for the people in the election of ;bei,
servants, and municipal officers, +,
see men of their own political tai,b ol,,
Do Wings ever think vi these tbipo.
they see their opponents busy sbout ejac,
times, getting up candidates. t~scsti,r.
styled no party candidates" bu, in r.nr.
Democratic candidates. to bes, tbs W..
They should remember tina, III. ,.u.
their opponents is always to des.a, VI,
whenever they can do 50. A Will
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
Politics in Rappahapnock County.

Correspondence Of the dieromdr'a Gasett".
WASHINGTON. RAPPAMANNncK Co. April
26.-Thinking your readers would he plea
sed 10 learn the condition Of political affairs
in our County, | have deemed 1t proper to
drop YOU a line or two upon the subject.
For wears past | have not seen a. much ell
thusiasm manifested in behalf Uf our candi-
dates. The Wing fire is burning brightly, and
the result will be. | think. an unprecedented
triumph. llackley will be returned to the
Legislature by an increased majority. whist
our State ticket will not be behind. | have,
as YOU know. an opportunity Of Judging,
and | will venture to assert. mark the pre-
dictiou.) that Thomas will obtain the largest
majority given by this County for years.
Since his visit 10 rs, and his able speech at
Flint Hill, there seems to be a universal up
rising Of the people in his behalf. HIS c"ur-
teous and digniied manner, the soundnesS OF
the doctrines he advanced. and the patriotic
fervor with which he den"unccs the political
errors of the party i'll power, will cause
friends to rally around him wherever he goes.
Wings and Americans of the District, will
YOU go to work? Rappahannock will do
her whole duty. and will give a large major,
ity for our candidates. The election ot
Thomas is within your power. and it you
will work as we ara working. the thing IS
out" Will not his election amply compen-
safe you for any efforts you may put
forth? You know he is honest aud capa-
BILE. and that he would be useful i'll the cnun-
ellis Of the nation; and it becomes IT,, as
Wings and Americans, TO use our utmost OK
ertions 10 honor one who has devoted years
to the service Of his party and his country,
and who has been equal TO any emergency,
in which Inc has been called upon to act.
Nnnrs. &C.. ".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

We observe from Southern papers that
recruiting agents are travelling through the
South enleavoring to enlist men for IN
expedition against Cuba. and in many IN
stances with considerable success. The Au-
gusta Dispatch says that Il number OF worthy
Young men in that tow are Inclined to try
their fortunes in this way, and warns them
TO remember the tate of Lopez and Critten-
den and their companions.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

uhhCNiCAItD

There is a spot sacred and dear to Us IN
one of our lonely Grave Yards, for there rr.
pose the remains of two Of our little ons..
who were taken from Earth 10 Heaven 'er.
they had sinned. We make frequent yi,s
u their homes. and place tokens of sife,us
on and around the grassy mound that cosr,
their remains. But some th~oughtlsSs rr.
sons continue 10 remove them. We pm,
you. friend. discontinue it let the beautilu.
flowers grow over them, and the green graz,
waive until nature stamps them. too, With lie.
cav Ia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

Augustus W. Smith. LID. has been ap-
pointed Professor of Natural and Expert
tai Philosophy in the L. S. Naval Academy
1t Annapolis, Maryland. DIR. Smith. while
connected with the Wesleyan University OF
Middletown, Conn. az Professor, and subse-
quently Is President, proved himself one of
the ablest and most successful teachers in the
aonDtrv
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

The Loudoun Mirror says:-"The Spring
term Of the Circuit Court for Loudoun Coun-
ty. Judge Tyler presiding, WAS commenced
in this place on Monday. The grand jury
made but three p~resentments, and those tor
OBen9es not inIictnble.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

Mr.. Selmar Seibert, Of Washington. has
an extensive establishment for engraving,
TYPOGRAPHY. &c. lie ia now preparing the
maps and plates for the forthcoming volume
Of the Pacific Railroad Expedition. n we'll
AZ similar illustrations to accompany the re-
port of Lieut.. Emory's Mexican Boundary
Suryey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29
country.

The discussion as Ia the birth place Of
Gen. Jackson continues. and it is now said,
by a correspondent Of the National lntell-
gsncer, that Gen. J.. was born in North Car
DINA. The writer says that the General did
not himself know where he WAS born ana
was not in possession of the facts which he
has collected 70 prove his position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

4 revival of religion has been going on in
the VI. E. Church South, of Leesburg. under
the pastoral charge of Rev, Joseph \. Proctor,
for some days past. On Sunday last. nj
teen persons connected Themselves with the
Church
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

The mother of Harden, accused of poison
ing his wife, in New Jersey, recently arres-
ted in the West, and carried back died on
Friday night last. She had been complain
ing for some time, but the terrible condition
Of her son. was probably the immediate cause
of her death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

A. confrmatory of the opinion OF MIR. tar
nett. Of Essex, concerningthe Sora' mentioned
in Yesterdays Gazette, we see it stated IN
the Planters Advocate that Mr.. Henry BRA
DIV of Marlboro, killed an Ortolan. on satnr-
day last. in tolerable good order.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

Robert Ford, esq, to whom Judge Grain
rendered the office of States Attorney for
st Mary's County, upon the resignation of
George $. King, Esq, has declined the honor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

1t is made a matter Of commentator,
that Mr.. Paulus Powell. late Democratic
representative from the Red Land district
and candidate for reelection, voted .ior the
..Old Soldiers Pension Bill Elsewhere
in many quarters. to have voted for that BILL
is entirely anti-democratic.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

The National Intelligencer asks, if what ls
called ''free trade" constitutes the basis OF II
sound public economy, how does it happen
that the prosperity Of free trade countries
or those which seek free trade, is seer to he
in q perpetual state of unstable equilibrium?
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

The Army Medical Board, which was rc-
Gently convened in Philadelphia by order of
the Secretary of War, have the
following gentlemen for appointment in the
medical staff of the army. No. /. George
Sucklev. VI. D., New York. No. >. Dewitt
&. Peters. VI. d., New York. No. :. Charles
II. Alden, VI. d., Pennsylvania. Assistant
Surgeons Alexander Il. ~lIasson and iona
than Letherman were examined by the board
and found qualified for promotion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

Mr.. Dickens will receive, it is said, i've
thousand dollars cash, for his serial story for
the New York Ledger. The tale will be nm
ished in ak or eight weeks from the time OF
its commencement, and the offer is AS liberal
as any of the previous ones with which Bon
per has astonished the literary world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

Hon. Humphrey Marshall has been re-
nominated for Congress. in the Louisville
district. Kentucky, by the Wings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

Doubts are expressed as to the correctness
Of the news from Mexico, Published among
o. tSegrsphic dispatches yesterday ~
se,us to come, however. quite straight"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

FNNr>X.-Wc make the following tx
tract from Il letter written from Fairfax coun-
ty. April 10th, which We find i'll the rulpeper
Republican. DEM
Mr.. E,litur:-The friends and supporters
Of Mr.. Shackclford are looming ur, and ia
creasing in numbers, daily. Ever sine" his
visit to this county. the old aiherents Of Gov.
Smith have been falling otf. We will vote
for the Democratic party, but voting for
Gov. Smith is no part of that duty" I'll"
i, 10 Democrat" ''llr is neither flesh nor
fowl Such remarks are heard on every
side. \ conviction has taken root here that
Smith has lost all hi, influence III Congress.
in consequence" of his late connection with
the Know N"things. ard therefore h" i, nm
unfit person 10 maintain the interests Oi the
District in Washington"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

An unfortunate and unhappy young man,
arrested in Albany. for d%efrauding his en-
ployers, and proved to have been p~Ilter'ns
for a year or two past, was. during his trial
a few days ago, taken with commissions re-
moved from the Court House, and has been
deranoed ever since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

4 writer in the Pennsylvauian asks whelh-
or Major Bolts is thought of seriously Tor
the Presidency. No. but We undsrstand
Minor Bolts is.-Lou. Jous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

We may say, generally, that the HsNSpa-
pers from all parts Of the country almost
without exception, continue TO speak tav"ra-
bly Of the present appearances OF The grow
inc wheat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

The Pioneer and Democrat, published at
olynpia, Washington Territory. speaks OF
thu bad state Of the weather. and the fearful
loss Of stock! The paper bears date March
9th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

The Washington correspondent Of the
Baltimor" American sayS:-"Thr edltorship
of the Government organ, which has been
involved in some doubt, since it passed int"
the new hands. is at length decided. Mr..
Brown. a subordinate in the New York Jour
nal of Commerce, and the correspondent Of
the Union from that city, is selected, at q
salary of 5000 per annum. and the promise
filled"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

Asrs or DISTINGUISHED MEs Al THEIR DEATH
TIL, following table will he interesting At inns
time, as .hou ing the ages Of many ct our 'i'''n-
,,,.heI .rat.smeu nj the time of their death;
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

A National Quarantine and Sanitary Con
y~aniion is in session in New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

IOHN MURPHY, ATTORNEY AT Ia IS,
- will practice III the tuurrs OF " estm"retand,
Richmond. and Northumberland Codntisr. Post
Office, Rics's Store. " sstn0rs!snd County. Va
doc TT
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-29

King GEoRCE.--ln reply to i communica-
ton III the Recorder. stating that MIR. Shack
eltord would not get three votes in King
George. another Democrat writes to the same
paper and says:--'l know he (ShackcltordJ
will get many more than that At one pre-
cinrt alone. The truth isl continues this
writer Coy. Smith and his friends are
rcsorting to all means in their power To force
the friends of Sharkrltord into the ranks nf
this "imprrial Caesar. who. at pleasure. 10y
~ royal edict." sets aside calls far Il Con-
~yrntion and even acts III defiance Of this
lime honorrl usage Of the Democratic party
Personally, We know little or nothing in
regard To TIE strength OF the several candi-
dates ia King George. We have heard it
estimated that Slarkcltord would get thirty
votes there. \ friend Of Smiths, from that
county. told us on Saturday that lie didn't
think Shackelfnrd would get over twenty
1t will be- observed that Mr.. Shackcltord i
gaining; rs ten days ago it vas asserted he
would hot get three votes, and now not over
twenty Fyci. H",HtJ.