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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
Two Millions.

The telegraph announces the arrival of
thes;camer Muses. Taylor at New York, with
two millions Of dollars in gold from Califor-
MIA. a large sum! And when we consider
tina, it is 10 be sent to Europe to pay for rags
and gcw-gaws to minister to the prevailing
taste for luxury and extravaganza, who will
have the hardihood to deny that it would
have been better if it had remained to all
eternity in the bowels of the earth? And rs
illustrating question of POLITICAL economy,
this immense wealth we are receiving from
California is perverted to even more mis-
chicvous use in the encouragement it gives
to "A system by which foreign manufactures
and work shops are supported at the expense
of American industry, skill and enterprise
NnrLnLk ILrnlH
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
The Pennsylvania State Fair.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 3O-There was n
great and exciting trial of tirst-class steam
engines this afternoon at the Pennsylvania
agricultural fair grounds. The competitors
were the IIibernia and Washington. They
were so equally matched that the most in
tense excitement prevailed among the friends
of the companies regarding their merits. A
slight accident to the Washington deprived
her of her full power. Both engines worked
under unfavorable circumstances, and have
played better on previous occasions.
The first premiums claimed by the HI
hernia, but SO many points are in dispute
that the committee will probably take time
to decide. Both companies, for the time, are
iubiant The Washington engine was built
ut Baltimore and the lIbernia at Philadel-
phia. The fair closed this evening with an
address and the award of premiums. There
has been warm competition among the sew
ing machine manufacturers. The first prize
was taken by Messrs. Ladd, Webster & Co..
The weather has been propitious during the
whole week. and the fair has proved a deci-
jad curcnSa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
The Indians OF Arizona.

The presentation of the articles purchased
for the Pimos and Maricopas Indians, under
the act of Congress of July 10th, 1858, was
made by Lieutenant Mowry recently. Be-
tween four and five thousand Indians were
present. About two thou sand farming i'm
plements, several thousand pounds of barley
and other grain for seed, axes, &c, besides
several thousand yards of cloth, calico shirts,
tobacco and beads were distributed The
reason of these large presents was explained
to the Indians in speech by Lieutenant
Mowry; and, in reply, the chiefs expressed
great surprise at the kindness Of their Great
Father, the President of the United States,
and promised to continue in the good conduct
which had brought them so great a reward.
The Pinos and Maricopas cultivate this
year fifteen thousand acres of land, and have
supplied the overland mail with large guam
titles of grain. 1t is expected that next year
their crops will be largely increased through
the facilities given to them by the govern
mpnt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
President Buchanan.

A Washington correspondent OF the Bos-
ton Journal, writing of the Presidents hab-
its, says
He is in perfect health. He has no marks
of being faded or care worn. lie does not
sleep in the city. Precisely at half-past four
he may be seen starting for his rural home
in the country. lie has beautiful cottage
near the Soldiers Retreat, and one OF the
cottages that surround the Retreat, and the
one belonging to the governor OF that estan-
lishment, is the summer home OF the Presi-
dent. 1t is four miles from the city, and
delightful drive. lie dimes at five o'clock, at
six he welcomes, in quiet way, any gentle
men or ladies who may choose to call on HIM:
and this ride is becoming quite fashionable
one: and any afternoon the President may
be seen on the piazza Of his beautiful cottage
with his friends, enjoying the ar and the
scenery as well as the graceful society that
surrounds him. Few men have occupied the
Executive chair who have understood 50 well
how tighten official care, and catch the pas
sing comfort, as the burdens OF the office are
borne-and this accounts for Mr.. Buchan-
ans GOOD health
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
The Fair at Winchester.

All who attended the last Valley Agricul-
tural Fair at this place, remember the mum
Der Of shows of different kinds which the
occasion brought there. We had giants,
dwarfs, big snakes, fat women and fat babies,
the wild negro, the living skeletons, &C., &c.
At the approaching Fair, we learn, there
will be number of new things IN the show
line, and amongst them, the woman witt
two heads and one body-the greatest Curl
osity, probably in the world. She talks with
both tongues, at the same time. This is in
opposition to the opinion Of some people that
one tongue is enough for woman.-''"-
chester Iuuinidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
Fran Havana and Mexico.

New ORLEANS, Sept. 0.--The steamer
Philadelphia, from Havana, has arrived. II
was rumored that Gen. Comcha would be re-
lieved in November by Gen. Trano.
The stock of sugar at Havana, was llO,OOo
boxes. Buyers demanded reduction. Mo
lasses dull. Freights were improving. tx
change on London l4!Ia l5!, and on New
York per cent. :,
The yellow fever is raging at Brownsville,
Texas, aud some thirty miles above that
point.
Later news from Mexico is to the effect
that General Alvarez was preparing to march
on the city of Mexico with 5000 men, lnclu-
ding cavalry, infantry, and artillery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

YOUTHFUL THIEVES existence u =
band of boys, who had dubbed together for
thieving purposes. was discovered in Wed.
ford, Mass, on last Tuesday in m out-bglId.
ing. which had not been used for some tim"
Various articles, such rs porte monaies, VA.
lets, pass-5ooks, pencils, &C.. were found IN
their possession, and identified ~ HAVING
been stolen the day before. \ book WA
found among them, containing the name, d
the members Of the organization, about hai'
n dozen in number, as far as recorded. t"l-
lowing the names is the word "rnlrS. ~
large letters. The only rule which appears
is the following:
IL. The boy, must steal as much a they
can. and present it to the chief.
The book also contained a number Of ra''
words, and list OF the article, stolen, atu"'
enumerated, with the date, Sept. -, ir'a
which it would appear that the band VA, bN
just organized, and that the first da. I
their operations was on Monday. The by
belonging to this young thieves assora,.a'
are from ten to fourteen years Of age
ton Courier, oIM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
Fillmore on pisunion.

The Democratic journals of the South, are
quoting Mr.. Filmore's Buffalo speech, de-
liyered in 1856, in which he said, in sub
stance, that the election of Fremont on a
Black Repu blcan and sectional platform,
would be used in the South rs just ground
for Withdrawing from the Union. Mr.. Fill
more did strike Black Republicanism with
bold hand, and a1Eocate the South with a
hearty good will But that did not save
him from the charge of Abolitionism, by the
same men, who now invoke his thunders
against the Republican party .-hmoroilte
WIig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

COOKING FooD FOR SwISE.-A Kentucky
farmer has been making experiments in feed
ing several lots Of hogs, changing them from
raw 10 cooked, and from ground to unground
food. One bushel of dry corn made five
pounds and ten ounces Of live pork. One
bushel Of boiled corn made fourteen pounds
and seven ounces of pork. One bushel 81
ground corn, boiled, made in one instance,
sixteen pounds seven ounces; in another,
nearly eighteen pounds of pork. Estimating
corn at ninety cents bushel, and pork at
eight cents pound, We have as the result OF
one bushel Of dry corn, IS cents worth OF
pork; of one bushel Of boiled corn, SLID
worth Of pork. and one bushel Of ground
corn, boiled, Sl.3G worth of pork.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

GRINDING FEED.-'If machine was in
vented to gyind hay" says the London Far
mcr, "the ground article would approximate
in value to nny,0mnd oats in producing fat
and muscle" Choppi"y hay and stalks IS
the process that comes nearest to the grind
ing, and relieves the animal Of Just 50 much
labor as il takes 10 it. Twenty-Five pounds
OF dry hay dag is good deal Of work for
the muscles of one pair Of jaws, if they have
the whole burden Of it, reduction to small Tits
and powder; this labor affects the whole sys-
TEN, rctarding the animals growth, and rem
dering more food necessary - supply the
waste of its tissue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

The Richmond Index DEM contains a
communication from an Old Line Wing who
has voted the Democratic ticket for thirteen
years. lie says be went of to the Demo,
cracy for the sake Of the greater weight OF
the argument being on that side on the mig,
ger question in its incipiency, and ever since,
we take issue there, but that, in the event
of the nomination Of Douglas for the Presl-
dency, at Charleston. he will cast his vote
for Bolts, if he is the nominee Of what the
writer terms the '.piebald Opposition" Gov.
Wise is the writer's first choice, who he says
is the strongest man in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
GOV. Wixa's ProsnActs.

A friend writes us "what think you of
Wise's prospects now" We can inform our
correspondent that his prospects are daily
improving. Every dag confirms the conv;c-
ton that he is the only man that can lead
the Democracy to triumphant victory
We have recently conversed with intelligent
gentlemen from various portions of the coun-
try, and all arc decidedly Of the opinion that
Gov. Wise is the man for the times. The
news from New York. Pennsylvania New
JERSEY, Georgia, and the entire South, is of
the most cheering character. Verify, Wise's
prospects are bright and Frightening" >
We hope our friend will be encouraged
TaYeY Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

MoxsIErR FELIX BELtI's ENTERPRISE
Buasr Ur.-The entering Frenchman went
up like a rocket and has come down like n
stick. From party recently arrived from
Nicaragua, we have received an interesting
statement Of the bursting of the Belly bub-
BILE. which confirms an account TO the same
effect from our own correspondent writing
from Managua. Both accounts will be
found on another page, from which it will
be seen that the enterprise is utterly aban-
donel. the unpaid workmen dispersed, and
Belly himself who seven months ago went
to France, promising to return, has not only
not returned, but never will.-N. J. Her.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

The Lcesburg Washiugtonian says:-"We
are panied 10 record the death of the Rev. 5.
II. Rogers. Of the Baptist Church, which oc-
Cured near Harmony, in this county, on
Wednesday night last. lie had been the
victim OF lingering Consumption long
time before his death. lie was, year or
ago, before he was compelled to resign his
charge rs pastor, one Of the most promising
Young ministers Of the Gospel in the State
no one was more highly esteemed and gener-
ally beloved, and whose walk and CONVEX
sation" were i'm more beautiful harmony
with the profession of Christian minister"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
Mr.. Elisha b. Smith, a Democratic candi-

Mr. Elisha b. Smith, Democratic candi-
date for Congress- has recovered $1,000 from
Mr.. Stewart, editor and proprietor of the
Binghampton \. " Republican, for al
legged libel. Mr.. Stewart alleges that he pub
lished in his paper, in aid of the Republican
candidate, Mr. Bennett, matter rejecting
upon Mr.. Stewart, and for which Bennett
promised to pay. and to shield the editor
from any unpleasant consequences; but Ben
nett, it seems, backed out, and the unfortu-
nate editor has lost 50 900 for putting his
trust in politicians. Served him right
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
The Americans and the English in China.


"An eyewitness, in letter to the Lon
don Times, thus speaks of the attitude of the
Americans at the battle in China
81 cannot end without referring to one
matter that, in connection with this battle,
should be ever remembered. Were we chill
dren of the same mother. we could not have
received more sympathy and kindness than
wemet with from the Americans. N2ycrwerc
men more unwillingly neutral. As we pass
ed into the assault, Flag Officer Tatnail was
heard to say, Blood is thicker than water"
and in hundred different ways he and al!
his people, TO the very cabin boys, acted up
to this homcly proyerb. When he heard that
our Admiral was wounded, at great persona!
risk, he went on board the Cormorant to see
him. Many of our men slept i'll the Amerl-
can tender on the night OF the fight. Cigars,
coffee, Misunderstanding a man could want
was placed before them. The American
crew forgot themselves, and thought only Of
the British.
"a few days after the fight, chinese junk,
with a flag of truce, brought fresh provisions
to the Pvwhatan, United States Flgatc.--
These were Immediately sent T. our wounded.
The bond Of American brotherhood was IN
deed deeply cemented in our trial at the
Peiho. believe there was not man III the
fleet who did not feel it growing up withln
him, and am sure there are thousands, II
| may not say millions, at both sides OF the
Atlantic, who will join me in the tervent
wish that that feeling Of brotherhood may
take deeper and deeper root in both lands:
The London Times, in an editorial IN
which it censures Admiral Hope for his too
great confidence and consequent defeat, con-
cludcs its remarks, as follows" 1t Is
more easy to found than to restore suprc-
macy, but in the execution of the duty
which devolves upon England and France,
it is an unspcakablc qualification to find that
we may rely, at all events, on the sympa-
thies of the great Anglo-Saxon republic.
Whatever may be the result Of the fight
England will never forget the day when the
deeds and words Of kindly Americans sus-
tanned and comforted her stricken warriors
on the waters Of the Peiho.'
Other English journals also acknowledge
the kindly sympathy of the Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

A new party name has been coined in poll
teal circles. Since the appearance OF Judge
Douglas article in Harper, his friends are
called and known as the Copyright Demo-
cracy, by way of distinguishing them from
the Administration Democracy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
Latest from Europe.

The steamer Asia from Liverpool the 18th
ultimo, has arrived at New York. Her news
is of the same date as tina, telegraphed from
ST. Johns on Tuesday last.
The postponement in the departure OF the
big ship, to October 22Sth, is necessltated by
the time required by Mr.. Scott Russell to re
pair the damage occasioned by the explosion,
and to put the vessel in the same condition
that she was in when she sailed from the
Thames. This contract, however, does not
include any repairs which the boilers may be
found to require, and, although they APP
parently sustained no damage, investigation
is said To have shown that the internal stays
of the boiler most directly exposed To the
force Of the shock, have either been displaced
or greatly weakened, 50 that the boiler can
not be safely used in its present state.
There is no later news from China. The
official dispatches Of Admiral Hope are pub
lished in the London Gazette, but they add
nothing to the information previously recel-
we'd.
The London Daily News states that the
Government have decided on dispatchlnS
several additional steam-trigates and coryet-
ties, together with sufficient number OF
sailing frigates, To augment the squadron IN
China. An additional military force Is to
be sent from India.
The Paris papers, almost without an ex-
ception, express satisfaction at the announce
ment Of an Anglo-French expedition against
China; and several of them add hope that
the union of the two flags against common
enemy, will strengthen the alliance between
the two countries and dispel recent rumors
OF rupture.
Rumors continued to circulate i'll Paris of
tendency to an agreement between England
and France on the subject of a European
Congress for the settlement of Italy. They
were, however, regarded as doubtful.
Letters from Rome state that the health
of the Pope is almost entirely restored.
The Austrian party is represented rs tri-
umphant in Naples, and no reforms are to be
expected. \ new anti-relorm Ministry was
spoken Of.
Conflicting accounts are published as to the
state of the London builders strike but it Is
evident that great numbers of men are re-
suming work under the non-society terms
proposed by the masters. The latter would
not yield to the demand for nine hours as u
days work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

The WAGON TRADE.--We are sr"''D IN
learn that the Wagon trade this tan : ..' n,
beyond what it has been for some = dan.
pa.t The counties Of Oranse, ~ ~ r,.s,
Culpeper, Fauquier, besides those Of am trio
Ssaaord and spotsylyania have been ..o oG'a-
ing produce in, and down from .ni i rrocs,
above, and taking back return lo@d r.,;'i,.,..
ries, implements Of husbandry' ls'''
a., r.sdsr;rESL,fiay Usr0iI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

FIGHT FOR MINNESOTA he aii""s
election will shortly come of, nclu1'a! ~, ~,
members Of Congress. The republicans. ~. W.
der the impression that these two W. =,
they may be able 10 control the ortt''.'' ..
Of the new House Of Repre7enta''"'' i a.
the Presidential election itself II crF''ss !,
to that body, are making tremendous , nT".
to carry the State. Among their :,
speakers on the stump in different pr az,
the State, for the campaign, are non, "i b..
A. Grow, of Pennsylvania; Hon: :, = ' 'o.,
ir., Of Missouri; Carl Shurz Of m'h nm. !
the eloquent German; Hon. John J. La.
New Hampshire; Hon. Schuyler c2 r.,.s.
Indiana; lion. J. F. Funsworta, o. i'''".''
and others.-N. l. Hrdid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

John W. Groves has been appointed post
master at Dumfries, Prince William County,
vice WIN. C. Merchant, resigned
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

Mr.. Pryor has an oppon ent in the person
of Col. Goode, who processes also to be a
Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

Mr.. John Croft has been re-appointed. BY
Governor Wise, Flour Inspector Of Freder-
icksburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

A SNAKE FOR BEDFRaLow.-About ="
weeks ago Mr.. John Elder Of this town hai
an under-sack for bed filled with 'taw q
Kenmore" by negro man II va
brought home and placed under '"9'',,''
bed which was slept on BY daughter y NJ.
Els. The young lady complained On a nus.
Der Of occasions Of having her slumbcrs a.
turbed by distinct thumps from nnieruea'n'
but examinations revealed nothing. ~
Thursday morning, whilst Miss i. va, :,
ting down stair, facing the steps when ~
up to her room. she was startled Wy - cur'''
noise, and looking up discovered in'1GA' y
snake descending, blowing and hIs''ns 10 >
style peculiar u tie reptile. An exan!aA
ton of the upstairs premises was In''5 :
once, when a small hole was dl.coEeFel >,
the undertaking, and on ripping TIE y.
open, the full length skin OF a 'hsH'
found ut the hole. which his sHak"sn,f - =,
shed before he resolved on the ,trl.c = -
freedom. The lady has occupied ra'n'' !.
comfortable quar- tiers for the lat i'rl"' e.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

|,HEEsE.-75 boxes Eastern c .roy e..
I by Ioct u WAsiitN"l"S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

A NOTED Horse TmEr.--A fellow nam.
ell Jones, alias Robinson, alias uGF,ri
was arrested yesterday by officer Warren. r
the lth precinct. After a coafnemen; 4
some hours, the man Of many aiia>e. became
communicative, and related his adventure,
somewhat as follows: Some time ago, while
in Waterford, Erie Co.. Penn. he s,o!e w.
valuable horses, . sleigh. buffalo robes. rug.
&c., in fact complete turn our, and started
of on his travels. The Sleigh and rutr,
&c. he disposed of at the first favorable %.
pcrtunity, and then mounted one Of tie
horses, leading the other BY the bride.
On the road he met with clergyman
mounted on rather sorry ma, with whom
the horse stealer, finding his led horse rather
troublesome, concluded % trade, i bargain
was therefore struck The clergyman touk
the two horses. giving in exchange ms cwn
nag, six shooter and two dollar. cash.
Jones then mounted the parson's nag, AMI
rode on until his money was ail squanlcrci.
when he sold his horse and werdci his way
to New Orleans on foot. lie then returned
TO this city, after making tour through the
Western States, and being recognized bys
former acquaintance, he was arrested just
as he was about to take passage in steamer
going to a Southern port.-N J. Coarjrr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
DIR. MCGUIRE,

LIZ. MCUUIhLY
OFFERS his Professional services to the citi'
" zens Of Alexandria and the vicinity. Once s'
the s. W. corner Of Prince and Royal streets.
ION oO-dtctf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03

IROUND PLASTER, constantly for e'by
lJ aug 80 wM. ii. FOWLE 4 SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
General Convention Of the Pro,sstan, "a.
pal Church

The interest felt in the dcliler,r;,r,
General Convention Of the Protc~.ar. ), =.
copal Church Is very great NJ t.,r, r.,
be entertained IF want Of accummaI,f;
Richmond. The hotels and b,ari;p.,.5., j."
are enlargiug their Accommodations t,r 49,
tors, while private residences are nr.,,I;,.
as far as possible. for the clergy ma = =
gates. In this connection, we ,nu., 49,
our chagrin in having Ia inform p,...,
our correspondents. that the u.is,,k. i V
OF some Of our railroads, prevent, any re iN'
ton of the rate of fare for "rnu,i -
the Convention. While railroads beg.1f ),
State are consulting wise policy IN r,J ~
ing their rates for the round trim" - ~,
Convention, none of the Virginia Taal. ),
cept the Orange and Alexandria E.;,r.;
and the Virginia Central Railroad. max,
reduction. The Orange ami Ncy,rI.,
Railroad Company have reduced lhr 49,,
from Washington and Alexandria Il Eict
mond. and return, to sir igi'uS-,he t,k-.
good for three weeks. The Pound 49,
from New York 10 Washington. GOOD I.
three weeks, has been reduced t. ,i,l, a.
lars.-Rtch. Eng.
7. 5. The Enquirer of SATURDAY SAYS
In our issue OF yesterday We were in err.
as to the action Of the Virginia Rail RAJ,
in regard to the Episcopal Convention. ",
have since learned that the Richmond rr,
ericksburg and Potomac Rail Road will !,
sue ''round-trip' tickets NJ two,thirls the r.
gular rates.
The Petersburg and Roanoke the yi,.
ginia and Tennessee and the Richmond and
Petersburg Rail Roads will PERM, does.,c,
with certificates, who pay On going to Rel.
mond, to return free
The Pittsburg and Philadelphia Raj
Road will pass delegates a; ha.fp.!ce."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-03
ALEXANDRIA,:
News Of the Day.

MONDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 8. 1859