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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
General Cass.

I 4 correspondent in the interior Of New
York, moved by an untounded report OF the
failing health of the venerable Secretary OF
State. wrote the annexed article. 10 which
We with pleasure give place in our col
umns Nal. Int
During my recent visit to Washington, |
had the honor TO call upon the venerable
Secretary of State. and was gratihed TO per
ceivc that he gave no indication of impaired
health or Of growing feeble under his official
cares and responsibilities. On the contrary,
/ found him, on entering his room, working
away with that same remarkable yigor aud
activity for which he is 50 peculiarly dlstin-
yuished, and looking as we'll and as vigorous
az on the day he entered upon the arduous
post he now so ably fills.
Throughout life Gen. Cass has been the
most prudent and temperate of men, and IN
his venerable person We see exhibited its be-
nifcent results. 1t is his temperate lite
which has given 10 his mind such eXtraordi-
nary vigor and energy. and ~ his physical
organization such wonderful power and en-
DURANGO Although now some three score
wears and ten. an age when most men fail,
Gen. Ca>s j. younger than many men AT SIN
". and j. still in full and unmpaired intel
lectual vigor-sril equal to Il diplomatic COM
bat with any statesman in Europe. Advanc'
ed in wears ~ he is, the old Roman, stimula-
ted by lofty spirit Of patriotism, took the
stump, in the last Presidential campaign,
only some two years ago, and lent the full
weight of his name and support to the sue
cess and election of the Democratic ticket.
If has been permitted to but few statesmen
to play 80 long ard active part in the histo-
~ of their country H. has been the lot OF
the Hon. Lewis Ca.s. His name is brilliant
ly and lastingiy connected with the history Of
the country. and Is enSrayen alike on the
pillars uf the Constitution and the hearts OF
the American people For halt ia century he
has been prominent public man. occupying
posts of high distinction. employing his great
talents either for the advancement Of the IN
terests of his native State, or for the general
good of the nation. In every position in
which he has been placed, whether rs mill.
tary man, an administrator. a diplomatist, or
q statesman, he has shown himself equally
capable. and there is no man in this country
who combines for the administration OF the
State Department such eminent and peculiar
qualifications. y cotemporary and peer OF
Clay. Calhoun, Webster, and that class Of
American statesmen-the uoblest race Of men
which the world has ever prOduced-and
trained in that school and in those patriotic
and lofty principles of personal government
which were the general rule Of that day,
Hon. Lewis CasS. throughout his long aud
evcntiul public life. has maintained intact
that integrity and purity Of character which
leave him at this day more fitting represen-
tative of the Revolutionary epoch, than per-
haps any other official agent of the American
people. IL. k. P-D.'
NEwErRG, March Is
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
From Barbados.

BRIDGETowN. March l3.-The Legisla-
ture Of this island are engaged at present in
revising the tariff. and some of the changes
made, will interest those of your readers who
are engaged in West India commerce. The
most important reduction is that in the duty
on goldfish, from eight to four cents the quin-
tai. The article is now excluded from bond.
1t WAS also proposed to make a similar re-
duction in the duty on rice, but it was
thought safer to see first the result Of the
experiment on fish, an article of much
more pcrishable nature. The House inclu-
ded in the table Of exemptions all machinery
imported, and also sundry other articles
which now realize an insignificant amount
Of duty. To make up for the anticipated
loss Of revenue, the Royal mail steamers
which bring freight from England, via St.
Thomas, and which heretofore have been
exempted from tonnage duty, will for the
future be liable 10 that impost in common
with other vessels bringing freight to the is
land. As Barbadoes is fed exclusively by
the United States, and az she imports large
proportion Of machinery from the same quar-
ter. the alterations in the new Trade Bill
will be of special interest to the American
trader.
There are not the prospects of such large
sugar crop this year as we had last year. 1t
is not believed that it will this year exceed
81 900. or, at the outside. 10000 hogsheads.
Last year it reached $4,000 hogsheads,
which, estimating the land under cane cult
yatiun at - 900 acres, made two hogsheads
per acre have heard planters say that
they will produce this year three hogsheads
per acre. About 800 hogsheads have been
already shipped for Europe; the canes are
rapidly ripening aud crop operations will
soon be general.
The health of Barbadoes continues good,
but yellow fever is very prevalent in nearly
all the adjacent islands, though the fact is
studiously kept out Of local papers. Trini-
dad, ST. Vincent, Antigua and st. Thomas
are all suffering from the fever.
Markets are ovcrstocked. A very large
number of vessels having arrived Of late
from the United States, they have been COM
PEELED to carry on their freight to other is
iauds.-N T. Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
A New Guano Island.

Intelligence has been received from the
United States schooner Fenimnre Cooper,
Lieut.. John VI. Brooke commanding, now
engaged in surveying the route between San
Francisco and China and Japan, at Honolulu,
Feb. 9 1859. Lieut.. Brooke landed on French
Frigate Shoal, and found deposit Of suano,
the existence Of which was before unknown.
and Immediately took possession of the island
in the name of the United States, in accor-
dance with the act of Congressof August Is,
1856. Specimens of the guano were taken
to Honolulu for analysis, and found 10 be
better than that Of Jarvis Island. The official
report by Lieut. Brooke of these explorations
and discoveries has been forwarded u the
Navy Department
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
A White Man Elopes with Eegress.

A young man was arrested Yesterday
morning. by officer Paul May for the alb
duction of young negress from Dearborn.
His name is Alphonso Pearsall and he was
taken on the complaint of the girls father,
who followed them in for the purpose Of get
ting his daughter back again. They came
10 town night before last, and put up nj The
house Of negro in the Ninth ward, taking
lodgings for the night. Tie girl being un-
der Ii years Of age. II warrant was issued by
Justice Purdy for abduction. at the desire Of
her father, whose name is Jordan. The
girls name is Hannah. They were found
at the house where they staId over night,
and brought into Court. The young man
stood up for his rights, and was not disposed
to relinquish possession of the girl, whom he
WAS anxious to marry. She was fat little
wench of about Is, evidently devoid Of any
too much good sense, and as anxious 10 mar
~ as he was. The would be bridegroom
did not hesitate to say that he loved her and
would have her at any hazard They might
put him in JAIL but if he did not get out for
two wears he would come after her. The
young man was accordingly sent to Jail To
await an examination for abduction, upon
which he will BE- prosecuted by the indiG-
nant papa, who thinks hei- not good enough
To marry his daughter r. etroh Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
Bursting Of a Viaduct.

BosroS, March 29.-The Cochituate Via
duct at Newton, Lower Falls, burst at an
early hour this morning, carrying away por
tons Of the enbankmcnt and causing quite
food in the vicinity. Several factories at
the Upper Falls, by the accumulation Of back
water, were threatened with an overflow
The waterin the Eiaduct was finally cut of
at birmingham. The accident is very scri-
ou>. and will require some time To rcpaIrit.
The breakage Of the Aqueluct extcnis
about $50 feet, including % feet Of masonry.
The granite gatchou>e on the west side Of the
river was carried away, and the mass that wa
swept into the stream caused new channel
to be formed.
Fears are entertained of a scarcity of wa
ter and &c >nomy in its use is earnestly re-
qus,ted by the Board Of Water Commissions
crs.
1t will take -e,eral days 20 repair tho
break
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
Exports and Imports.

In series of well written articles by Jas
L. Baker, printed by order Of the Commit
tee of correspondence appointed under the
resolutions of meeting at Philadelphia, o.
the 18th of June, 1853 of the friends Of pro
lection to domestic industry" we find the
following statistics, which are of great in
terest to the country at this time.
"'rhe September number Of Hunts Mer
chants Magazine contains some very inter
esting statistics in regard to the commerce
of Great Britain. 1t seems that England
imports annually, to feed her population
grain and produce to the amount Of over
$l20,000,000 Of this food, large part is
exported in the shape of cotton cloth, the ex.
port of which, in 1857, reached near to 3.
000, 100000 yards, valued at about $40
100000 Five Of the principal markets to
which these goods were sent, are az follows
Yards.
British East Indies. 469 900 0Cu
Brazil. ou,
United ,OOO,0 OC
Turkey .OoO. OhV
China and Hong Kong. .O0C
First on the list stands the East Indies
then Brazil. then the United States, then
Turkey, and then China. The United States
seems to be in rather odd company, two Of
these nations being Pagan and half civilized,
one Mahommedan and fast going to decay,
and tho fourth not much advanced beyond
either of the others. England has persuad,
ed them, however, as well as ourselves Of the
admirable working of free trade; aud We
find ourselves standing high on the list
We may hope to rival Brazil, but can hardly
expect to come up to the East Indies, which
are entirely under English control. IT We
add to this $4,000 200, the value Of cotton
warns exported, which are not included. and
also the amount of cotton cloth consumed in
Great Britain, we shall find the sum sufficient
to pay the $3.50, 100000 imported for food
and a very large part of the raw cotton i'm
ported; or, in other words, the manufacture
ers Of cotton alone, after paying for the raw
cotton, pay also for nearly the whole Of the
grain and produce imported for the benefit
of that and all other branches Of manufac-
ture. This shows how manufacturing ma
tions grow rich at the expense of the pro
ducing ones.
Here we sec how England, after coming
out Of the Crimean war, which would alone
have exhausted the resources of half the
civilized world, was even stronger than when
she went into it, and Immediately engaged
in another war with about half the human
race, calling for nearly 100000 men to be
supported thousands of miles from home
No nation was ever in possession Of such
enormous wealth as is requisite for such en-
terprises as these, which England carries on
without feeling the burden, while we are
borrowing money in a time of profound
peace to defray the current expenses of our
Government. Such is the difference between
nations which send off their produce to a
foreign and far distant market, and those
that buy that produce to feed their operatives
and pay for it in manufactured goods"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
Execution at Covington, Va.

4 letter TO the Petersburg Express, from
Covington, Allegheny county, Va, gives the
details Of the execution Of William Brown
for tile murder Of j. NJ. Nicely. Last yea,
Brown formed an attachment for Nicely's
wife, and shot the husband to get him out OF
the way.
There was an immense crowd in atten.
dance.
Brown was arrayed in his grave attire and
placed in a twp-horSc wagon, when, after
being seated upon his coffin, the procession
started for the scaiold at slow and leisure
ly gait. lie was guarded by LIS men.
Onarrivingat the place Ofexecntion, Brown
addressed the crowd and acknowledged his
guilt. Said he hoped none would do us he
had done. lie hoped they would oil be
warned by him. lie had been very wick.
ed man, but he trusted in that God who had
pardoned the thief on the Cross, and who
had said, that though our sins be US Grim
son. they shall be like wool, and though
they be rs scarlet, they shall be made white
as snow" He then babe one and all a final
farewell. The sheriff rose, drew the cap
over the face Of the criminal, adjusted the
rope, and touching spring, the platform
tell, and after few har struggles, the spirit
OF VIM. Brown passed into the dread reali-
ties of that unknown world, where, less than
six months since, he had sent the soul of
poor Nicely without one moments warning.
Deceased was man Of about 35 years of age,
born and raised in Allegheny county, and
weighed about leo pounds.
just before the hanging took place, great
many persons became much excited, and de-
clared that it was not right to hang coun-
tryman Of theirs, while foreigner, who had
been convicted Of murder at the same court
which convicted Brown, was allowed to re-
main in Jail. They were quieted, however,
by the very imposing appearance of the
sheriff and his strong body guard. The dis
contents had reference 10 Patrick Murphy,
VINO had been convicted Of the murder of his
wife, and was sentenced by Judge Hudson
to be hung simultaneously with Brown
Hut Gov. Wise has respited Murphy, and
fixed his execution for Friday, May o.
Brown leaves family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
Imnortsnt Law Decision.

In the case of Molony against BOWS,
which was a suit brought in the Court OF
Common Pleas at New York, to recover
damages amounting IS 100000 for injuries
sustained by Aolony in being expelled from
the State of California by the Vigilance Com
mittee. Judge DAILY dismissed the complaint,
on the ground that the State in which the
act was committed, and in which the parties
were domiciled at the tiiac of the alleged as
sault, was the place where the suit should
have been brought; and the question wheth'
er the acts Of the Vigilance Committee were
merely social eruption or political ueces-
sity, be decided could be better ascertained
and more appropriately inquired into in the
State where the acts were committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
The Late Rev. Dr.. Cone.

Wa perceive that the Rev A. X. Nptt is
recurring in New York on The lie and
character of the Rev. DR.. Cone" His theme
is capital one for few of the rlergymcn of
America have done more good to society
than DR.. Cone did in his day aud genera
ton. On first leaving the stage for the pull
pit he obtained congregation in the neigh
boring city of Alexandria, where he labor
ed long to the advantage of society. and To
his own advantage; for there he made the
character for practical piety, good sense and
the possession Of sterling qualities IL a man,
which in after times, and elsewhere. gave
him the great weight in the Protestant
Christian world which he enjoyed to the day
of his death.
Shortly after Mr.. Cone left the stage for
the pulp he observed "Old Jefferson, y
Whose prutege he had been while IN actor.
among the most attentive listeners Of his AL
exandria congregation. On the same even
ing, meeting Mrs. Anderson. Jetterson's
daughter. then little girl, he eagerly in
quired what her father had said of his SER
mon. The child answered. naively, LA !!
Mr.. Cone, pa says that when You played
you preached, and now you preach. YOU
play This verdict of the father of the
American stage speedily cured Mr. Cone of
tearing passion to tatterS in the pulpit.
This anecdote came down direct to us
from our grandmothcr-for quarter Of a
century the oracle about church matters in
Alexandria, Wash. star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

Mayor Swami, of Baltimore, has commu-
nicatsd to the City Council of that city his
approval of the ordinance authorizing VIM.
II. Travers and others to construct and lay
down q passenger railway through certain
streets of the city. On Monday afternoon
Mr.. Woods presented supplement to the
ordinance, in accordance with the sugges-
tons of the Mayor, to provide for the refer
snce to q vote of the citizens at the next fall
election, Of the question of the fare being
continued at FIVE cents in order to secure one
or more Parks. The supplement was with
drawn subsequently, but doubtless will be
presented again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
ALEXANDRIA,:
FRIDAY MORNING, APRIL /, 1859.

Letters from San Salvador apprize US of
the movements of the U. S. sloop-of-war De-
cstur, in prosecution of orders to intercept
fllibustering expedition reported to have
been fitted out in California, with view to
invading Nicaragua. The Decatur made
every preparation to receive the marauders.
but, after protracted vigilance and diligence.
learned the falsity of the rumor. The prompt
action of the vessel had, however, done much
TO remove the anti-American prejudices of
the Central Americans, who were lavish of
courtesies to the officers and men. The au-
thorities Of La Union had been specially
obliging and hospitable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

A report prevails in Washington, founded
on private advices. that General Miramon
has negotiated a secret treaty with France
and Sardinia, by which France is to furnish
funds to carry on his war, and Miramon
cedes to them the Isthmus of Tehuantepec.
etc., but our government, for reasons entire
ly satisfactory to itself, does not attach any
importance whatever to the rumor, aad re-
CARDS it as too ridiculous to be believed, es-
peciaily in the present warlike condition of
Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01
Death in the Cars.

On Wednesday night lasl, q strange man.
who seemed to have no acquaintance, End
who had through ticket for Chattanooga.
died on the train between Abingdon and
Bristol. lie had complained at Wytheville,
had fit near Glade Spring. seemed to be
better at Abingdon, but thirty minutes after
leaving here he was corpse. His mans
was j. l.. Lithaner, resident Of Chattauoo-
ga abingdon Eirginidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

A letter in the St. Louis Republican, from
Fort Staunton, New Mexico, dated the LIST
ult., says that the proposed protectorate over
Sonora and Chihuahua, excites considerable
attention there, and that it is evident from the
quiet movement and concentration of troops,
that orders looking to the occupation Of the
States named, are expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

The Baltimore American says, that man
named DelaAoue was found on Monday last,
hanging in piece of woods not far from his
dwelling near Frederick. Md. He had pre-
viously attempted suicide, by cutting his
throat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

The State Convention of the Opposition
of Tennessee, have nominated, with great
unanimity. the Hon. John Netherland as
their candidate for Governor. MIR. y. is
spoken of as gentleman of fine qualities,
and popular and gifted speaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

The sunny South" is beginning to give
. touch of its quality. The steamship Angus
u. which arrived at New York on Tuesday
morning from Savannah had on freight q
large quantity of green peas, radishes, and
some Strawberries; the FIRST of the season
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

The Martinsburg American says, that DR..
Richard McSherry has sold his farm, of
some 200 acres lying near town. to A. Van
metre for forty dollars per acre. This is one
of the finest farms in Berkeley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

During the past winter, there have been
forty-odd steamships plying between New
York and European ports, and only two of
them have been American.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

A tender to SLAYER is said to be on the
coast of Louisiana, and revenue cutter has
boon sent from Mobile to intercept the pi-
rates. This is right.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

Ex-Governor Fayette McMullln, of \lr'
ginis, is candidate for Congress in the Lit
lie Tennessee district. in opposition to Gov
Floyd, the regular democratic nominee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

1t is now ascertained that no lives were lost
on the David Gibson, in the collision ON the
Ohio river on Monday last. The Nat. Holmes
had So passengers, 43 ofwhom are lost. The
survivors lost nearly all their clothing, and
fifteen thousand dollars in money. The total
loss on both boats, and their cargoes, is about
three hundred thousand dollars, and the in
surance one hundred and seventy-6ve thou
sand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

The Democrats of Philadelphia have nomi-
mated DR.. J. S. McClintock for city treas
urer, and Henry S. Borie, for city commits
aionar
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

The Richmond Wing says that, 'thus far
the canvass in Virginia has been carried on,
on the part of the Democratic leaders, be-
hind the shoulders of Mr.. Bolts, with con-
siderable dexterity of lodging" The Wing
thinks that Democratic men should require
their leaders to answer something besides
"Botts," to all the arguments and facts ar
rayed against them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

George ". Jones, of Tennessee. one of the
most noted members of tho House of Repre-
sentatives for many years, has announced his
final retirement from Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

Bsyard Taylor has been engaged to write
for the New York Mercury. and will at once
commence q series of interesting articles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

There was collision between the steamer
North America and the sloop Stephen Ray
mond on Monday evening on the Hudson.
near the village of Hastings. The crew of
the latter, three in number, had not time to
escape, and were drowned. The damage to
the steamer is not ascertained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

The papers Of New York contain accounts
Of several stabbing ARRAYS: two of them e1-
hibiting a disgusting brutality In the third
case two boys quarrel about an orange. and
one stabs the other. A fourth case of blood
was that of a quarrel between two brothers, in
the course of which one shot the other with
a double-barrelled pistol, inhicting dan
gerous wound. In the chapter Of accidents.
is the burning of drunken woman from a
lighted lamp on the floor of her room. All
these matters resulting from the use of
liquor, it is fair to suppose the opinion to be
a correct one that the quality of the article
has as much influence in melting to crime
and producing casualties, as the quantity
thereof
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-01

Adyices from Fort Yuma give very disconr-
airing accounts Of gold gathering in that Vi
einity