Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
ICON MuSICATED.


The enclosed article is copied from the
Washington Constitution, the organ 81 PrrsI'
dent Buchanan. desire H. know "i the TAI
mers Of Virginia, if they willing t" be taxed
to nay three hundred millions ii dollars T."
construct Il Pacific Railroad: two hundred
and fifty millions Of dollars for the purchase
of Cuba and forty millions for the Naval
Steamers, to be built under law reported
by Senator Mallory, at the last session, and
to be acted ON at the next session at Con
press. The constant break down 81 our
Naval steamers, and the immense amount
of coal consumed by them, will alone break
the t. S. Treasury.
Buckton, Warren Co, July -.
1--WE did think that if there was a pro rct,
the paternity of which was exclusively Demo
cratic, and which has been cnergetically sup
ported by the Democratic party, 1t MAS the
Pacific railroad. The Republican State Con
yantion .f California. held Al Sacramento
city, on the l>t of last mouth, have re
solved" that 1.-THE interest al the Democratic
party" is opposed 10 the railroad, and that
"puiriotism. philanthropy, and interest "
"couspire to impel the National Republican,
party to build the road.
It's tn. decided opinion Of the convention,
that the dependence of the country Tor Il
Pacific railroad, Is upon the Republican par
tv, and la nn SENSE upon their opponents.
Republican Conventions often entertain very
singular opinions, and do very singular
things but, we venture tu say, that they
never enumerated a more thoroughly astnund
ing opinion than that which we have Just
quoted. Senator Gwin and MIR. Scott. whn,
the American world has reason t" lrllrre,
have supported the Pacific railroad, AMI
whose services have some claim I" rcc"gui-
ton i'm CONNECTION with that gigantic pro
iect, are completely ignored ~ utterly unr"-
| liable. and the Black Republicans are +" Ice
considered ~ the only faithful advocates "t
| the measure.
We are not sure whether the 3uthur OF tins
resolution was ~ funny fellow VIII" wish
ed Ia be witty at the expense "t his friends !:
"a barrtaced knaye, who thought Il iai>ch""d
~ good as truth if it ony served - tempo
rary purpose: ora miserable enthusiast, VIII"
really believes that the Black Republicans
are nv pau
A young lady was poisoned ia Boston, Il
few days ago, 10y eating tomatoes taken from
y Dramatically sealed can, purporting t" he
oftin but really made ui metal composed
of lead and other ingredients. The chrm'-
cal action of the ucetic acid, found IN the to-
m,ato on this metal, produces acetate, or SUI
gar of lead. II deadly poison. The young ln-
DIV died from the effects of the poison.
A ToAsr.-At the late celebration in FL.
linctnn. Conn, the following toast WAS the
18th regular toast
nman--thc lover Of union and the
friend of annexation. Like "mr country, her
manifest destiny is to spread her skirts.
The above toast was rep"nded t" 10y nIne
cheers and whoop.
4 considerable quantity "t the public ID
main i'm Minnesota has been directed I" he
sold hv the Commissioner Of the General
Land Office during the coming autumn.
7 ARKIN & BRO. have Just received Il lot "t
BLACK LAWNS and Fancy Lawns. good
article, only l2!c. Also, DcBages and i.avciia
Cloths Tor travelling dresses hhhitS ''"PS"
Misses do. at u very low price. N %
NOTICE. offer my entire stock OF BEkA"E
~ UHLAINES. Robe Berag"s, Robe Lawns
aud striped Ducals, at prime cost Tor raSh
~ % ". y. BERkLEl.
NyOVA SCOTIA SMOKED HERRlNGS.-2ou
~ boxes. in store, and for sale by
VIM II. F0WLE 4 SON.
;,oI No ! South ~hnrves.
\ MEMS, LINENS..-l will sell my stock OF
4 Linen Ducks, Linen Drills &c, at very re-
duced prices. lily 23l W. n. BERN ~:
DAGS! BAGS TRAIN and Railroad Bags OIL
u various styles and qualities. for sale by
-, OK WHEAT Il BRO.
n ACON.-2O hhds. Sides and Shoulders. tof
D sale by lily PSI WHEAT bko.
w ia ROBINSON b PAYNE.