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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
ICoMuUNICAIEI

INOhhN NJ A4tl
Having seen two communications 10 &
Gazette, recommending the holding vi &C..
yention for the purpose ol nominating
Wing candidate in opposition To the "
Democrats now before the public, l. u
Wing, desire much to have this rccOmm'I.
ton carried into effect. We have appoII..
delegates to the Richmond Convention 4.
the purpose Of nominating candidate, 10
position to the Petersburg nominees. V.
not then appoint delegates to ConyrDa'
to be held in this city or Warrenton. for "
purpose of nominating a candidate in ON
sition to the Democratic gentlemen now
the field? We will thus set the examp.a
the other counties in the district. And ".
can tell that we may not send up from |.
Seventh District one who shall represent
~ we have long wished 10 be- represent
And for that honor | would prOpos" EgHl'
G.. MARSHALL.
one phs can nercr unite IN F"iit'cS rr't p
Democrats.
Alexandria, Feb !, 1859.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Hon. Paulus Powell appears in long let
ter, in reply to the respective man'iestoes OF
Messrs. Leake and Goode. Dir. Powelrs
,ot,sr w;ll create a considerable tlutter among
the bellicose Democracy OF the Red Land
Diofrirt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The Washington States asks who is re
ponsible for employing such h"lks as have
been sent out OH the Paraguay expedition,
and which, it appears. are continually break
iuc their machinery, and getting out OF re-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Judge Edmonds, of New York, spoke on
sniritualism at Dodworth's Hall, on Sunday,
adducing the religion Of all ages, and the
testimony of poets, historians and philoso-
nhers in favor of spiritualism! In the even
Ing he was answered by Professor Montl' on
the other side Of the question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Intelligence IL expected by the NEXT steam
sr Of the intention of the Spanish Govern
ment in regard TO the reception Of Mr.. Pres
ton. The impression here is that he will be
received. though perhaps with qualification
thai Cuba shall not be named in the sugges-
tod connection.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

An investigation is going on into the MAJ
tor of the Government Coal Agencies. for
purchasing Coal for the Z. 5. Steamers, &e''
which. II Is said. will end in soms very sin
sal.r developments, to say the least Of them
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The principal points frctrenchment made
by the iiouss, in Committee Of the Whole,
mark that.) on tho Appropriation bill on
Monday. were the striking out of various
items relative to the Congressional Globe
They will all probably, we fear, be restored
before the bill is finally acted on.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

From ASuncion, Paraguay. dates are to
November 90. The 18th was the birthday Of
President Lopez, and was duly celebrated
There was a grand ball. horse racing, theatr-
cal regattus and concerts in honor Of the day.
The American question. it is rum"red. will
have pacific termination if the demands are
at all admissible. 1t is said that the squad
ron will have nothing to do.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The Des Moines State Journal, Of the 10Th
ult., says "A party of men, with II lady and
children, passed through our city the other
day, ell route for the gold mines, at Pixies
Peake. They had three wagons and Il bug
". Among the loading were, we under
stand, billiard and roulette table, aquan-
tity of liquors, and fast horse accompanied
the train Enlightened civilization is on It's
march Westward
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The Alumni of the College of William II
Mary will celebrate the Tooth Anniversary
of the foundation of their Alma Mater At the
College, on tue 18th Of February. instant
John TYLER will deliver an Grafton on the
ocos,ion. and St.George Tucker, will reeite q
POEM. The Alumni. generally, are invited
to attend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Soulouque's imperial reign in Hayt' has
been of just ten years duration. He was made
President under the constitution of 1915
which recognised the sovereign power to be
in the people, and lodged the ruling power in
q congress and executive: but in lS49, by a
roun 5 stat (somewhat similar to that of Louis
Napoleon in 1882 he abrogated the c"nstI-
tuition, declared himself Emperor. surround
ed himself with court OF princes Of the
blood. dukes, counts, barons, and two orders
of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of St. Faustin and Ia q
legion of honor. With an army OF 23,"o
men be continued until quite recently t" en-
force The obedience that the pomp OF royalty
conld not command.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
On tbs Georges.

Lander condenses Thackeray's lectures
on the Geoges. into thimhle:
George the First was reckoned vile
Niler George the Second;
And what mortal every heard
Any good Of George the Third
When from Garth the Fourth s-cenied.
God be praised, the Georges ended.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
VERY FINE IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC
SEGARS. CHEWING TOBACCO. &c.---The

subscriber has lately received large addition to
his stock, and ID quite coniden; that he please
the taste Of almost any one wanting articles in his
line. He names i'll part. some very fine HAVANA
SEGARS, out OF the came lot that President Buch.
snsn smokes; very superior Gle EISG TOBAC.
co. Of various brands genuine Turkish SNOE.
ING TOBACCO; PIPES and STEMS, in yrsst
variety, 30 For sale. Wholesale and retail.
CHARLES P. SHAW,
JAM 4-tf n. b. cor of King s Fairhx. str,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 9, 1859.

Great uncertainty exists az to what Con-
Sress will do, in the present condition of the
country, with regard to it's finances. The
division that exists in the Cabinet-or rath-
CT between the President and the Secretary
of the Treasury, and the still wider differ
ences that prevail among the members com
posing the Democratic party in Congress. on
the subject of the Tariff, render it impossible
TO say whether or not there will be an in
crease of duties-whether there will be any
material reduction of expenditures-or what
plan will be fallen upon to relieve the Gov
eminent from its present dilemma. One
thing, however, is sufficiently manifest, that
the cry for RErRENCHNENT has come up from
every quarter, SO loud, that it cannot much
longer be disregarded. And that even those
of the Democratic party, who have not here
tofore been over anxious about the expendl-
lures seeing how the wind blows and how
the tide is running now set their sails for
the popular breeze But if retrenchment
has become absolutely necessary, the ques-
ton for the people to decide will be, who
caused the necessity-who have conducted
affairs to the present system Of "eStrava-
gance?" In the meantime. however, let
every well meant effort for change--for
the introduction Of retrenchment and econo.
my, be received with favor, come it from
what quarter it may.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

MesSrs. H. II. Moss Bros, OF Clarkes'
vile, conduct the largest tobacco manutuctu,
ring business in the United States, and II So
we presume the largest in the world. We
are informed that they employed lou opera,
tives during the year 1885 ana t ann tnty icy
put up aud shipped upwards OF lo,ooo boxes
of manufactured tobacco.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The New York Herald says 1.-The hand
writing is on the wall. and no Daniel, gifted
with supernatural wisdom, is required to ex-
plain the inscription. 1t stands our in char
acters 20 bold and plain. that The who runs
NAV read" that 1.-The present disc"rdant
democratic party has been weighed in the
balance and found wanting. and the days OF
il. reign are numbered
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The Washington States says thai the DEM
oeratic Caucus on Saturday night, ''showed
that confusion of counsel and languor in ac-
ton which always foreshadow defeat" and
that ''in signal contrast with the indifference
and uncertainty of the Democratic caucus
the Protectionsts from Pennsylvania exhih'-
ted the utmost energy and resolution
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Another night session for speech making
was held in the House Of Representatives on
Monday night-when one gentleman spoke
On the Federal Judiciary, another on the Ia
riff and another upon Central America The
tnv;cs were rdri0us.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The London correspondent Of the Pres
hvter;sn Banner and Advocate was person
.ily assured by Sturgeon. on the Attn OF Jan
nary that he was to sail for the I. States on
xho lst of Anril next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

A letter from Caracas. Januarys, gives q
glowing account of the reception of General
Pace ut that place and at Valencia, the c"pi-
tai fthe republic. Business was entirely sus-
pende--dspceches, professions and bull-hghts
were the order of the day, and at night. balls;
fireworks and Examinations. The national
convention had confirmed the nomination Of
Gen. Castro to the Presidency.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The bill from the House of Representa-
tives, donating public lands to the several
States which may provide Colleges 70. the
benefit Of agriculture and the mechanic arts,
commonly called the Agricultural Colleges
bill. PASSED the Senate on Monday. by the
following vote:
YRAs-Messrs. Allen, Bell. Broderck, Cameron,
Chandler, Clark, Crittenden, Dixon, Doolittle.
Durkee, Fessenden, Foot, Gwin, Hale. Humlin.
d arlan Kennedy, King, Seward. Summons. IhomP-
aon of Kentucky, Thomson Of New Jersey. Trum
bull, Wade, and Wilson--25.
NArs-Messrs Bayard, Brown, Chestnut, Clay,
Clingman, Davis, Fitzpatrick, Green Hammond,
Houston, Hunter, Jones, Mallory. Mason, Polk.
Pugh, Reid, Rice, Sebastian, Shields, Slidei, and
Ward-22.
Messrs. Bigler and Yulee. Benjamin and
Wright, Bright and Foster, and johnson OF
Tennessee, and Stuart, were severally an
nounced as having paired Of on this bill.
Mr.. Iverson would have voted against the bill
had he been present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

There is now full supply of seamcn at
New York. The wages are-to Europe sl5
per month, and one months advance; Medl-
terranean Sl2, and one months advance;
West Indies SO, and one months advance;
Cons,wisc $40, and one-half months advance;
East Indies and San Francisco slo, and two
months advnncC.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The Pennsylvania Avenue Railroad o''''
,vas farther discussed and amended III the
Senate. on Mondsy-but DO Sns! vote taken
On Akak day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
S,OUTHERN PROTECTION INSURANCE
- COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.
CAPITAL OVER S25O,O00,
AND CONSTANTLY INCREASING


The Charter nf this Company offers more iay"ra-
BILE advantages I" the farmer and others, than any
other Company chartered in the State. BY insuring
with or without premium note. II the applicant
prefer, be can pay the full amount of the premium
in cash, or by effecrng cash insurance for two
years the insured saves one eighth Of the amount
h. would otherwise have 10 pay or by becoming q
member, aud giving small premium note, the in
,ur"d saves nearly one-half OF the amount charged
hy Stock Companies, when insurng from year 10
year. Thin is tho advantage resulting from the
combination Of THE CASH AND MUTUAL
PRINCIPLE.
Thi. Company commenced issuing Policies
against loss or damage By fire, on the 10th Of
March. 1854. since which tme over five thousand
seven hundred persons have insured and become
members Of the Company, and over thirty thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. Having
,reblei our business during the past year, we feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
the Company thus far, and for ts fatterng prog
poets Of future usefulness. The Director, hope
and believe that, b. prudence. caution. and Ii rigid
system "r economy. they will establish for this
Company i reputation for cheapuess and safety
not surpassed by any Company in the I. States.
All differences in settlement of losses, may be
determined by three dsinterested arbitrators of the
County where such loss happened, TO be mutually
chosen BY the insured and the Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Monsieur Scoutteten, head physician ofthe
Military Hospital at Mentz, has published a
book on the new-found body called by chem
lists. ozone, which probably contains the new
est as we'll as the most reliable facts in refer
euce to this interesting subject. The latest
and most accurate experiments of French
chemists have proved thatozone, at first sup
nosed to be an odorous principle emanating
from simple elementary BODY; ana aa."i-
wards compound OF oxygen ana hydrogen
is nothing more nor less than oxygen elee.ri-
fed. 1t is colorless, OF penetrating hahsea :
bund smell, and is the most powerful agent Oh
oxydatiop known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

On Saturday evening the National Tele-
graph line worked in an unbroken circuit
from New York to Leavenworth, Kansas,
and subsequently to Prairie du Chen, Wis
consin. Messages were sent and received
with the same promptness with which they
could have been sent fifty miles. The dis
lance hy the wires to Leavenworth is nearly
1000 miles. Dispatches were also dropped
at all the principal cities on the route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The Secretary of State has transmitted to
Congress his annual report on the Foreign
Commerce of the United States and CONNER
cial changes in Foreign countries, for the year
1858. Itisof peculiar value to the merean-
tile and producing interests Of the country at
this time, as it begins with Great Britain
and ends with Paraguay. Besides the all
stracts of diplomatic and consular dispatches,
of which the report is mainly composed, I'M
portant and interesting information is COM
piled from the official reports of the leading
Governments. and presented in an agreeable
and attractive style. The Superintendent
of the statistical Office Of the State Depart
ment, and his assistant, exhibit, in this report
evidence of much ability and untiring labor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
timore Exchange says "Thc revelations un-
folding before the Sherman Investigating
Committee, in relation to the administration
of the New York and Philadelphia Navy
Yards, exhibit humiliating spectacle of Off
cial peculation and corruption. 1t seems to
be yery clear that the Government has been
shamefully robbed in coal and manufacturing
contracts for the benefit of political favorites;
that situations have been bought and sold in
the Navy Yards; that public property has
been stolen and carried away with impunity.
and that both labor and material have been
doubled and trebled in cost to the Govern
mento
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09
MARRIED.

At ST. Mary's Church, on til" t,h ultiulo hy b
Rev. Peter krocs. JAMES MIREAE o
BRIDGET DkLAIIAN, both Of rhi. rISr"
On the 18th. by the same. JOHN Mh"hAA
and BRIDGET IEGGENS. both o! tbIs place
On the 10th. by the same. WILLIAM hNN
and MARY WELSH. both of this place.
On the same day. by the same, III GENE >
LIyAN, and JOANNA SHEA, both OF th'
ON the 29th. BY the same. SAN FL l. j..
PETIT, and MARY BRANNON, both Of L'o'
County, Va.
In Washington, on the Bird instant hy th' j.
VIM. Rodgers, JOHN y. BERRY, 10 NA''.
JANE PALMER. all Of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

D AISlSS.-23 boxes Bunch Rsisins, this day
IL lar ling from Sehr. Arctic, and for sale by
GRAY, MILLER b CO.,
jan 10 corner Of King and Water -su.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

A sbundanos Of excellent Cosl 70 '"f"''"
n At 1akodsai japan, at IS PEI tea'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Mr.. FORSYTH has rendered his resignation
at the State Department rs Minister to Mex
leo. Gen. Cass assured him that his entire
course had met with the appreciation Of this
government. His resignation was prompted
by motives of delicacy, Mr.. Forsyth not be-
ing willing to hold the Office under present
circumstances, our government not having
come to any determination az TO what it will
do in regard to Mexican affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

A Washington dispatch gives the substance
of a letter from Mr.. c. g. Baylor, United
States Consul at Amsterdam, from which 1t
appears he has originated another grand
plan for the establishment of direct trade be-
tween the Southern States aud Continental
Europe. Mr.. Baylor's plans flourish remark
ably upon paper, but have an unfortunate
proclivity for ending in talk. This one ends
with Fair-why not Convention!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

The Washington Star says $50 great
has been the effect Of Secretary Cobbs letter
among gentlemen in both branches of Con-
gress, as that it is already probable that a
considerable number of those who were a
fortnight ago firmly bent on refusing to seek
to obtain more revenue from import du-
ties than the existing tariff will accord under
the existing condition of the country's for
eign commerce, will now vote in favor of
reasonable changes in the law
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-09

Mr.. Archibald, the British, Consul at New
York, has received official information OF the
intended landing of a British regiment OF
lIighlandcrs at New York, Oh their way
Westward. lie learned that they will come
in two transports. The next steamer will
rrulubly announce the date of their depar-
lure from England. The destination of the
troops i Fort Vancouver, Fraser river, where
they are to he .arrisoned The officers Of the
Seventh Regiment have already taken the
initial steps to give the famous visitors II suit
able welcome
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-18
FROM PIXIES PEAK.

The lsst Western mail bag brings a copy Of The
Rocky Mountain Ners, from which we couden.e the
following:
W.T.: d. Slaughter, who was in company with Dr.
d. l.. shank OF Hagerstown, Maryland and j. Il. Ken
oy the Utah IndaDs, publishes the following account
OF the affair, and of biz escape:
Tn Sunday afternoon the 26th rst we were en-
eamped on the south side of the summit of the snowy
range OF mountains which divide the waters of Vas
queI FOX, the South Platte and the branches that
run nom the northeast corner of the Park into tbs
south Fork Of the Platte. Our camp wes within 500
eet OF the summit Of the highest Of the range in this
vicinity, ana entirely above the belt Of timber that
oices the base OF the mountains. Daring the after
noon, some four five Utah Indians around
camp, who appeared friendly thus causing uneasi
ness n our party.
About o'clock, two hours after we had dined, the
doctor started toward the summit of the ridge to take
look at the country around as well rs TO keep al eye
on camp; while Mr.. Kennedy and myself Went east
ward 10 prospect in a gorge of the mountain half
uls Of We left the camp little before the doctor,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-18
THE AUSTRIAN ARMY IN ITALY.

Ficld-Marsha Count Schlck, once, on visit To
England, having heard much in military circles of the
discipline OF the Guards, proceeded TO Hyde Park 10
see them drilled. The men went through their exer-
else admirably, aud Count Schck expressed in appro-
priate terms the pleasure he felt al the precision of
their movements. One thing he confessed, excited
his wonder. There was but ore officer present and
the parade was directed by a experimentation with
walking-stok. How" said Count ~chlick, can al
army produce Generals when the officers Of crack
corps aye absent from DRILL and the men are command
ed by man with walking stick In Austris officers
OF every grade 60 through the same fagues as the
men they con msrd. Whether in peace or IN war; the
private and the subsltern, the captain AID the
colonel Iise at the regulation hour ard take part in
the duties of the day. They are Unlisted from the
hist 10 the simplest forms of exercise and the most
compensated evolutons of masses" The natural in
Terence from remarks such these is that Austria
mas excellent Generals well FIRST rate subaltes in
per srnies. But the campaign suddenly terminated
uy me peace of NIsirsnca has practically demon
srs'ed inst the Austrian armies had DO leaders worthy
ihe anne: Their Wanted experience has invariably
lee 10 defeat. To what csuse can this result be az.
signed The Austrian army had the reputation Of be-
ing me rest drilled ard disciplined and the most sd
nHeo;y organized army in the world. Its staff WAS
sPecaily instructed STAFF, intimately acquainted with
AL the duties OF the field. Its rqaftriel was perfect
tiom The 'aest cOokingpo, to the srges, ,rsrsport
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-18
COMMERCIAL.

Tie LONDON Times city article OF the ith of August
says:
In consequence of the accounts received last oven
ing Of great in buoyancy the Paris Bourse
the Ergis frpds opened thus morning at an improve
inert OF quarter per cent Bat several sales OF stock
for delivery were made during the day. and the ten
denoy To frmness fully men oned. Consos for
money we're quoted at 81 %, remaining without fur
Their alteration to the close. For the September &C.
count the last price was 9Jai. TIE demand for
discounts at tile Bank has sgan considerably increased
today ard out Of doors nothing can be done below
per cent. The great prosperity OF trade in the manu-
featuring disiTcls aDo requirements for the harvest
which in early progress through almost all parts OF the
kingdom, probably cause this sudden activity
Ii was alleged that England has consebted to join
the proposed European Congress, and the Paris CORES
poncent Of Tie Times ssys:
"Tbe abuncatce Of money in Germany is remarka
bic the rate Of discount az Frankfort having fallen 10
II Il per cent
TIE Daily NtirS city article says:
"A hopeful Impression has been produced at Paris
by the announcement in he A0HeUr that the army of
observation Oh the RGiue IS to he dissolved a. We'll as
by statements that the Emperor in'end 70 do all IN ais
power 10 promote commercial conf fence. The feeling
with regard 10 the immediate prospects Of foreign po-
litics is moe favorable"
The Paris Constitutional OF Tuesday, August 2
confirms the ntimaOn already given that the Russian
Government will shortly bring forward again the loan
announced some months ago.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-18
NAVAL REVIEW IN RUSSIA.

grand naval review wa held al Cfonstalt on the
23d OF July by the Emperor Alexander. The feet,
whcn waT uisM up ~ tHo nt rumhp1
Of gunbCats. The screwrigate Grand Admiral re-
Gently constructed in America for the Emperor, ex-
cited particular attention Only four years since the
Russian navy possessed but one screw-triga.e. the
olkan, which remained stationary at Crons!adt. The
following the Of the ve:sels passed recently
in review:
Ships Of the Line-Cesa-evitsch, Prokhor, VIOLA,
COpetantin, Slnope, Niborg, Orel.
Frigdtes COrrtttes Sc.-Grosach'chii, paddle frig-
ate khrabr d.; Gale vala, corvette; Possdnik, do;
ksmtschska, padde-frgatei lila houometz, screw
do. Generale-Admrae Grand Admiral, screw do. (;
Syet4na screw DO OLAF, paddle do Rssooinik clip
per; Naezdpik, clipper; Standarte, Imperial yacht.