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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
Donations to the Mount Vernon Fund

The Vice Regent for Virginia has received
from W. W. COrcoran. esq. Of Washington,
Il contribution Of two hundred dollars to the
Mount Vernon fund for himself and daugh
ter Also. the sum of $50 from DR.. Thomas
MaSSic IF Nelson county, Va. Also, one
hundred and twenty-five dollars from Mrs.
y. +. Smith. lady manager for Mason coun-
tv, Va. OF this sum one hundred and ten
dollars were the proceeds Of Il supper given
by the ladies Of Mason county, at the Kline
House in Point Pleasant for the benefit Of
the Mount Vernon Association. James VI.
Wade, esq, Of Christiunsburg. Va, sends
$50. the proceeds Of musical entertainment
BY the Chrstiansburg Amateur band given
on the evening Of February 22d, 1859. An
address on the occasion was delivered by W.
r. Staples, esq. \ committee Of ladies of
Danvillc. Va, send Sl75, the proceeds of IA
concert given by the young ladies' Of Danvillc,
at the Masonic Hall, on the evening of Feb
ruary 22l, for the benefit of the Mount YER
non Association. Col. GeorgeC. Cabell was
the orator On the occasion. Smaller sums
have been received from Il number Of lady
managers Eaq.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
Tha Rnthschilds.

The marriage of VI. Gustave de Roth>chi!d
with Mile Anspach, continues to be a good
deal talked about, not only because the de
Rothschilds can do nothing without raising
conversation, but because il is the first time
a dc R,thschild has married any person but
a de Rothschild. Baron James dc Roths-
child. the head of the Paris firm. married Mile.
Solomon de- Rothschld; VI. Antony de Roths-
child married dc Rothschild, his cousin
VI. Nathaniel de Rothschild married Mile
de Rothschild. his cousin: VI. Lionel de Roth
child, the head of the London firm, married
IA daughter of VI. Ansclmc de Roth.child, Of
Naples; NJ. Alphonse dc Rothschild married
the daughter Of VI. Lionel de RothschllI, OF
London. In this way all the family, in all
it's ramfications, bears the name of de Roths-
child-a rule which will not be broken in
this instance, since Mile. Anspach's family
name will be merged in her husbands name.
-Parix Cor Boston TydrciIer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
Spanish Feeling.

We begin to have the reverberatlon' at
Madrid Of the Slidell-Cuba-folly. BY the
Canada we learn that, on the 4th ult., in the
Lower Chamber deputy asked the govern.
ment fit knew anything ola bill presented
t. the Legislature of the United States, rela-
tive to the purchase Of Cuba, and fit would
consent to communicate to the Chamber any
correspondence which might have taken
place on the subject with the Government Of
England and France. The Minister of Fl
nance said, that, before answeriu. be must
consult his colleagues The subject then
dropped-N. T. Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
Waitman T. Wiley

Mr.. Wiley, though most ayorahly KNOW.
to many in this section of tn" STATE, !, .w..
10 his remote position and III" li'tI" il,.-.
course between the people of hi- region arf
those of Eastern Virginia more Ola ,tgan..-
than either of his colleagues II i, fortune.
for Us therefore, that, i'll youching FIR I..
eminent fitness for the Office 10 which lrl..
been nominated. We may quote The tc-tip.,.
of his opponents. Even his enemies hnno.
him. and the worst that can be- .ail Of him.
in his praise.
The Fairmont Nirginian, Democrat.
noticing Mr.. Wiley nomination SAYS -
Mr.. Willey's character, it is not ncrcs>ary.,.-
us to say unythingto our readers. Wccia,-.
fully bear witness to his uprigh,nr,> T..
unblemishcd name and 10 the higI c>,ra
in which he is held byall who know him.,
far III himself is concerned" The Virgin,
adds that. in the event of Mr.. Wiley r....
ton, I'VE (thc Virginian) should feel ~ he's,
tation in cntrusting him with the Office .
which he is nominated. And if any bn,.
can induce us to say anything against m.
man between now and the clccton-hovc,.-
much we may criticise his political view.
we arc very much mistaken"
The MOrgantown Star, (anothcr Dem.
cratic paper, copies the article from whic
the foregoing sentences are extracted. for ill.,.
purpose Of making some corrections. TIE
firginian had stated that Mr.. Willcy'> "a.
reer had been, like that of most men Of IN,
party in that section, marked by dcica,
rather than success. To- which the Star l..
spends:
I'm this our friend is greatly mistaken.
We consider that Mr.. Wiley has received 4,
greater compliment from the people than any
other man in our section. at least in our Inn.
tied acquaintance in politics On the ..2i Of,
November, 1871. Mr.. Wiley was clcrtr!
Clerk of the County Court for Years.
On the Goth of November. ISL. be- Va,
appointed by Judge Fry Clerk PM nu.
pore of the Circuit Court till next term
and on the Sth Of April. 1912, he was appor
ted Clerk of the said Court for : years.
On the 9th of November, Isis, he was r,-
elected BY the County Court Clerk for year,
And on the 18th of May 1919. he was reap
pointed by Judge Fry Clerk Of the Circui,
Court for ! years. In 1919, we believe. while
Clerk of both Circuit and County Courts Mr.
Wiley was elected by the people to a seat il
the Reform Convention of Virginia, and thar
in district largely Democratic. This w.
consider the highest compliment ever paid 2,
a man in our section of the State. and shows
that Notwithstanding Mr.. Wiley haS not a
ways met with success, lowing to the ip'
that he belonged to the minority party, he ha,
been very highly complimented Eycrybody
saws he should have been nominated for Go.
ernor, instead of Goggin. We heard tn,
suggested by many of his friends at WhrrI.
ing. And indeed we are not surprised At IL
for he is considered by them. and indeed all
his party of the State, the very beau ideal OF
Whiggery, and pink of perfection gcnerally
against all of which we have not Il word 10
saw
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
The Tragedy in Washington

Mr. Buttcrworth has published a state
ment To the public, which embodies the fol-
lowing facts: While conyersing with Sena-
tor Gwin and Il member of the Cabinet he
received note from Mr.. Sickles, saying,
Gene to me directly" What does he
mcan?" said Mr.. Butterworth, Il will go
and see him. He went to his house. Mr..
SicklcS was OF the floor. in agony and did
not speak for some time. When he did, he
said, Il am Il dishonorcd and ruined man,
and cannot look YOU in the face" MIR.
Sicklcs then related the circumstances OF his
grief, and asked Mr.. Butterworth's advice.
Mr.. Buttcrworth advised him to send his
wife to his mothers, adding that Congress
would soon adjourn, and that this course
would excite no remark then 90 to Europe
in II few months. and in the mean time ar
range for divorce. Mr.. Sicklcs replied,
my friend, You mistake it is town talk, and
even all the negroes i'll the neighborhood
know it,
Mr.. Butterworth then said "If such is the
case. there is but one course to pursue. l
need not point it out.
Mr. Buttcrworth left him and went to the
Club House. lie looked behind, but did
not see Mr.. Sicklcs following him. lIestopp-
ed at the Club House and took glass of
ale. When be came out he met Mr.. hey ut
the corner Of the Avenue and Sixteenth street,
near the Maynard House. and shook hands
with him. As he was about leaving him, MIR.
Sicklcs came up, the latter saying you
scoundrc. you have dishonored my family,
prepare to die" and shot Mr.. Key. The
reason Mr. Butterworth did not Interfere, was
he thought they were both armed. MIR. Key
took from his pocket what afterwards proved
10 be IN opera glass.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
England and Mexico.

The New York Courier and Enquirer pa.
fishes the following extract Of letter from 4
prominent English statesman 10 hlScorrc'
pondent in New York:
"You will perceive by the Queens Spec.
that our Government have found ii eXprdlru'
to interfere in Mexican Affairs. 80 far ~ o
demand and enforce justice to British -u'.
jccts. This. after Lord Malmesbury' drcn.
alton to your Minister, may at first rSr''
surprise; but upon reflection, your iair-mnd-
ed people will acknowledge it was rrnurr
ed necessary by the course ofyonr Prrsd"n,
When Lord Malmcsbury made the dccara
ton he did, it was based upon your Minister =
declaration of forbearance by your GuNeH.
ment. That declaration was met in the spin,
which it appeared to demand. And yet ~
sooner did your President receive that doc.
laration from Lord Malmeshury than b" de
lberately proceeded 10 violate the implied
faith upon which it was made, by asking 81
your Congress, the light to sen" the tw"
Northern Provinces Of Mexico. and garrison
them with American troops This Justly
excited theindignation Of Ministers; and they
showed their appreciation Of your President
conduct, by ordering our Naval Commando
to act; and added force to the proceeding hy
the paragraph in the Speech fromthe Throne.
Of course, France agreed with our Govern
ment that further iorbcarance. after WHIT
appeared in your Presidents Message wa>In'
possible. Both Powers, after the interview
between Mr.. Dallas and Lord Malmc,bury.
where justly indignant at the action Of yoar
Executive, and would have been sustained
the country in adopting still more decided
course. They contented themselves, however
by treating his act with contempt, and hy
changing their policy and calling the attc".
ton of the world to their proceeding.
have frequently said to you ami to other
that if this country and the United State
should ever again become involved IN host
lities, it will be the result Of some act OF folly
by your President for the time being, ani
not the consequence of any iil-wlll bet"rr"
the people of the two countries. Til" rrrri,
conduct of your Executive, although It "l"
lead to no such disastrous results, prove t''
correctness of my position"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
Tho Jeddah Massacre.

A letter from Jeddah, Asia Minor, states
that the execution of the criminals concerned
in the massacre of the Christians in that city,
took place in the middle of the day and IN
the most public manner possible. Their heads
were cut off at the foot Of the kiosque, from
which the orders for the massacre were issu-
ed. The inhabitants were struck with stupocr
and for the most part remained shut up in
their houses. The event has produced con-
siderable sensation among them, and they
now feel satisfied that neither rank, sta
tion. nor riches will henceforth protect those
who are led away by their fanaticism to the
commission OfSuch crimes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
Singular Defence.

A Life Insurance Company Of New York
insured the life of wife for the benefit OF
her husband, and continued for FIVE years to
receive the premium therefor. When the
wife died, and payment of money was claim
ed, it was refused OH the ground that hus-
band could have no insurable property inter
est in the life of his wife. and that such
policy. therefore, was mere beta gambling
transaction, aud as such illegal and void
The company evidently did not believe that
gambling debts were dsbu Of honor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
A Virginia Invention for Railroads.

We copy an editorial from the Portland
(Me.) Argus, relative to Il new brake, when
is the invention of Nirginians. Mr. lh''.
W. Smith, of Alexandria, and Mr.. Al Ma
shall, of Fauquier. are the inventor. amt n
tcntcos.
This brake has been thoroughly tested D.,
the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Ppt"n".
Railroad Company and the Orange and AZ
andria Railroad, and regarded n perfectly
satisfactory by both roads. Stran&" Il r
that this invaluable invention has but 49,"
" worked it's way into notice, and yet mo-
remarkable is it that, among strangers, to-
inventors have found an appreciation th',
failed in among their own friends AMI a'.
auaintances at home.
A spirit Of timid old fogysm exists among
railroads, which has prevented the adopt'"a
of this valuable invention. Now that B."
ton has spoken, and the railroads Of y"
England are adopting this great imprD'".
ment, we hope Virginia railroads will o,
longer delay in fairly testing its claims, and
either rejecting or adopting the steam hras'.
The inventors and patentces are NIrTi
ians One Of them Mr.. 4. }. Marshal j.
extensively known in Virginia. Tn" i'r'.
trial Of this brake was made on tn" Warr'l
ton branch of the Orange and Alexandra
Railroad, and wa then very satSiact1,FH'
though by no means in its present compI',
and perfect working. 1t was subsequent:
tested by the Richmond, Fredericksburg am
Potomac Railroad Company, and again CAV,
very great satisfaction. Since these tria''
in Virginia, this brake has been Impro'..'
and perfected, and it will be seen that II J.
attracting the attention it deserves way W.
in Maine.-Richmonm Ehqutre,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
The Printing Plunderers-Awful Disclosures

One of the most astounding developments
in regard to the system by which the govern
mcnt has been swindled and plundercd out
Of hundreds of thousands of dollars, will he
found in our columns The report of the
Seaman investigating committee ls one OF
the most terrible disclosures OF fraud and
corruption which has ever been laid before
the people. The States was one OF the frst
journals to hold up to public notice the
schemes of the printing plunderers' and the
result of the labors of this committee VI IN
vestigation fully s,,stains US in all that we
have said upon the subiect,-HdSh. States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
Tho Paraguay Expedition.

The State Department is in receipt OF
dispatches from Commissioner Bowlin, un-
der date of the 18th December. He an
nounces his intention to proceed to AS
sencion on the 3Oth Of December, from
Monte video. He alludes to the prefer of
mediation by Brazil which he refused, as
having no authority to accept it. The indl-
cations we're favorable that an amicable adj
iustment of the Paraguayan difficulties would
be effected. Everything in connection with
the squadron was going on well.-Hdshing-
fou Star
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03
Moderation in sll Things.

We have been much gratiticd by the cor
dial commentator, which we have received
from all quarters, Of our views ON Personal
tiles of the Press. We thought that we might
do some service by urging upon our cotempo-
raries of the newspaper press, the proprlety
of moderation and courtesy III discussing tn"
questions at issue between the Democracy
and the Opposition in the present CANVASS
and We IRE glad to find that our remarks have
been taken in the spirit in which they were
meant
We again urge upon all concerned in the
ensuing canvass, ~ far as may he con
sistcnt with Il hearty and fearless advocacy
of their particular views, entire moderation
and calmness in debating the exciting queS-
tons ut issue between themselves and their
opponents. For ourselves, it is our intention
to support and further, by all due means, the
interests and success of the Democratic nom
ince--but we do not regard 1t rs at all neccs-
sary to abuse his opponent or those who sup
port that ticket. Both the candidates are
honorable gentlemen, and we know that how
ever much excited the canvass between them
may be- they will not be apt to Use improper
or diScOurteous terms or wrongful means. IN
the discussion. We mentioned in late ar
ticle, devoted 10 Mr.. GUggin's antcced"ntS,
that at the end of his canvass with Mr.. Gil
mrr, he had presented that gentleman in 4
friendly way, with the lcdger-lkc scrap book
which he had usei against him throughout
and that Mr.. Gilmcr had accepted it in the
same friendly spirit. If Mr. Goggin and Mr..
Letcher carry ledgers to convict each other Of
political sins in the past, we are convinced
that they will use them in such Il manner
that at the end Of the canvass they will be
willing to exchange in fraternal way
We have always heard that hard fight
makes close fricnds-and we believe it, if
the champions strike fair Virginia L'er.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The English papers publish the details of
the project of Mr.. Charles Boyd for uniting
England and France by gigantic tubular
bridge across the channel between Dover
and Cape Grinez, the nearest points of the
onnosiie COASTS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The proprietors of the alleged swndllng
concern known as the New England Art
Union, and which was recently broken up,
were arrested at Newfeld, in Maine, OH Sun
day night, and brought to Boston. for exam
nation. Considerable excitement exists i'll
regard to their arrest. Some important de-
yelOpments are anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The New York Herald says:-"The State
election in Virginia. to be held three months
from this date, will turn out to be the most
important political event of the present time,
for on it hangs the fate of the democracy and
the fate of parties in thePresidential cleo.
ton of 1860, and for twenty years to come
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

Orlando d. Parsons Il young man from
New York. who had been in Washington,
applying in vain for an office in one OF the
Departments, committed suicide in baltl-
more, on Tuesday morning. by shooting HIM
self with pistol. He stated that he was
native of Alexandria. Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The Ohio and Mississippi Railroad, on
which great washes are reported to have oc-
Cured during last week, is now in excellent
working order again, and is making its usual
connections as a part of the through line
from Baltimore to st. Louis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

A dispatch from New Orleans, yester-
day, contradicts the report that the English
vessels of war threatened to interfere with
the Tennessee, and also states that force
would he landed from the English and
French vessels to protect the lives and proper
ty of the subjects of their respective nations,
unless Miramon guaranteed their safety be-
fore attacking Vera Cruz.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

One of the hest criticisms upon CARLYLEs
writings, that we have seen. Is in the last
number of Blackwood's Magazine. IT is
sharp enough-but still does not attempt to
blur the good points of the now famous es-
sayist, and historian. for his French Revolu-
ton and his Frederick the Great, entltle HIM
to be called historian. There are few VIII"
read Carlyle dispassionately, who have not adj
mired some of his graphic paintings, as they
may we'll be called-and who, at the same
time. have not turned away with very dit
ferent feeling. from his Inconsistencies his
repetitions, his lachrymose complaints, and
his almost absolute pervcrsion OF tacts--ior
il amounts to that, in the case of his life Of
the father of Frederick the Great-a brutal
drunken half crazed tyrant, of whom he
he makes a uERo-and his philosophy, which
breaches that every thing is wrong, and that
every thing should be right and yet offers NO
practical remedy, and proposes no real
scheme for improvement. As for Carlylcs
style, it is in truth German, aud not English
and is not likely, therefore, to be often G6ec-
tedly copied by others; it is often impressive
enough, but sometimes made to cover up
with its iargon platitudes and comman place
ideas. He is man of learning and genius
who does not apply his requirements and
gifts in the best manner, as u writer, IN
every case,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The wise men of Prussia are predicting
grand future for the little Prince of a week.
because bis birthday is the same as that OF
Frederick the Great; because the eonstella-
ton known as "rrederick's honor" stood in
the zenith of Berlin at the moment Of his en-
trance to light; aud because, half an hour
later, another constellation, The Stars in
Crown and Sword" eliminated over Berlin.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The late Henry Hallam, the historian wa
noted for his love of disputation: II i i", on .
him that after light Decentralization a. u I'll.
land House, with MY Lady LuttF'.I' -.
Rogers and Sydney Smith, IIallam return
to his house, No. g. Wimpolc street, H. ''.'
que still tipped with ready contradIGt'"DI
Il was late, and the historian not IN ini mean.
A Waterman went BY. Past one "t'..".
cried the Waterman, loudly, with a!iT,''..
NO" cried HAlam. turtly and loud 'u'
ing up the sash Of his bedroom wInd'", wa.
in band; '.it wants three minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The two houses of Congress have been for
a few days past busily engaged upon the
Appropriation bills-sitting night and day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

A Tobacco Warehouse is about to be estab-
lished in fredericksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The Twenty-second was celebrated at San
DIV Valley, seven miles below Montross,
Westmoreand County, Va. }. B. Jett, esq"
read the Farewell Address of Washington,
pretacing it with appropriate remarks, and
Fleet ". Cox, esq, delivered an excellent
Grafton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

There are at least nineteen Custom Houses
in the United States, whose gross revenues
do not meet the actual cost Of collection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

We are authorized by Mr.. Jno. NJ. Forbes
whose name was so favorably brought to the
attention of the members of the Wing and
American Convention, which will assemble
in this city, to-day, as candidate for Con-
sress in this District, by two Communica-
tions, which appeared in the Gazette of
Tuesdsy last, to tender his grateful acknow-
,sdaments for the compliment conferred by
the kindness of "A Cnlpeper Old Line
Villa" and "Fauquier," and to state that q
nroper regard to his private affairs precludes
him from consenting that bis name should
10 presented to the consideration OF the Con-
vention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

We have received the March number OF
the American Farmer Also, No. Is, OF '')ur
Musical Friend"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

,u,h il made in Washington for tho
Office Of United States District Attorney
made vscan. by the death Of Mr.. hey mr.
ouN. Of Georgetown, isa prominent ea"o'
date.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

The Pennsylvania is still calling for "a
satisfactory tariff law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

Wednesday next is Ash Wednesday, the
commencement of Lent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-03

Col. Robert Carr, now in the SIND year
of his age, is looking remarkably well; can
walk twenty miles day, without inconve-
nience, and can read the smallest print
without the aid Of glasses. He is now the
oldest printer in Philadelphia, if not the
Oldest in the United States. In the war
with Great Britain Of 1872, he served
tour as Lieutenant Colonel in the 18th Regi-
ment United States Infantry, commanded by
Col. subsequently General Pike Since the
close of the war, Colonel Carr has served his
State rs member of the Legislature and as
Adiutant General Of the militia of his State.
For nearly the last fifty years he has been
the proprietor Of the Bartram Botanic Gar
den, near Philadelphia. The venerable 10
seph Gales, of the National Intelligencer,
was compositor in the printing office of
Col. Carr, more than SIS years since.