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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15
Adventures of a Belgian Sailor.

4 Belgian vessel, called the Leopold, ran,
in a violent storm, on Il rock, or the 18th OF
April last, near one of the Falkland Islands,
on the coast Of Patagonia, and went To pieces,
AN account of which has Just reached Eng
land. and came to New York by the last
steamer. 1t was supposed that all her crew,
nine in number. and their officers, had per-
i<hed. But the authorities of OStend have
Just received a letter from a sailor named De-
clerk. of that town. one of the crew, annOun-
cling that he alone escaped. 1t appears that
he swan from the wreck, with the captain
and some Of the men, towards an island
which they SAW near, but he alone reached
it. the others being drowned by the violence
ofthc sea-. lie found no inhabitants on the
island. and had to live on some bits of bread,
which had been washed ashore, wild celery,
and somc birds, which he killed with sticks.
He happened to have matches with him, and
succeeded in lighting atire, which he fed with
turf. To make his fire burn well, he partly
surrounded it with some planks, washed
ashore from the wreck. In the night of the
9TH. the wind blew these plankS into the fire,
and they were consumed. He thought this
IL terrible misfortune, but it was the means Of
saving him. An American ship happened to
be passing twomilcs of, and seeing the rising
smoke-an extraordinary thing on a desert
island-som fiber crew discmbarked. They
found the poor fellow crouching over the fire,
and on hearing his tale they took him on
board. provided for his wants, and on the lst
IF June landed him ut Il port of Stanley
The Belgian sailor does not give the name of
the ship, but says the captains name was
Smylcy, and he expresses the warmest graft
tndc to him and bis crow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15
Harris Statue of CLAW,

"" had hoped that the above mentioned
Statue would have been completed in time
for it To reach Richmond, and be Inaugural
ted on the 18th of April next-the birthday
Of the immortal patriot and statesman of
Kentucky. Such, at least, was the assurance
which w received from II reliable source
during the past year. But We shall be con
tent, should it be- completed and inaugurated
in the course of the next five years. 1t has
been nearly fifteen years ago, since the ladies'
of Virginia employed Hart to execute this
work for them. If he had discharged his
duty, as he should have done, tn" Statue OF
Clay would have been inaugurated at least
twelve wears ago.-Ricb. Wig.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15
The Old and Rich Men of Boston.

Among those mentioned are Josiah Quincy,
eighty-six years old, erect and stately in per
son and unfaltering in movement, and gentle
and courteous in manner. His eye is not
dim, nor is the natural force and vigor of his
mind abated. Samuel Gilbert. a stock and
exchange broker. who, 1T the age of eighty
two, may be found daily at his office. VIM.
Foster, at the age Of nearly ninety, exhibits
an example Of ncommo activity OF mind.
lie has been an extensive contributor To
newspapers upon every possible subject. Ills
communications to newspapers. always sign
ed '~.Franklin." if they had been printed in
~octavos, would form a tolerable large library.
He has recently projected an institution to
be devoted to science and the arts, and to be
called the Franklin Institute, which he pro
poses to endow with a portion of his super
huous wealth. Benjamin Young is eighty
three years of age, and is supposed to be one
of the richest of the Boston mechanics. He
is said to be a pattern of neatness. industry.
and generous frugality. He began business
as q book binder. lie is remarkable for his
sprightlincsS and vivacity, and Is n bachelor,
never having been married. Samuel May,
one of the oldest merchants of Boston. Is
eightv-four years old. He is the pc%rsoniica-
ton Of health, and has the appearance of Il
mar Of fifty. He seems, it Is said, to have
set at defiance all the ills and intirmitles OF
age. Josiah Brodlee, also Il merchant, Is
past eighty, and stands in the foremost rank,
whether considered in regard to age, antcr-
prise, or wealth. His appearance is health
iul. and his step firm and elastic. As an
evidence of his unremitting attention to busl-
ness, it is said that he never was further than
ten miles from Boston till he was more than
fifty wears old.-BaH. 1mcricdn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15
Masonic Templp

Books Of subscription are now open for
raising the necessary funds for the erection
Of Il Masonic Temple i'll Richmond. which
was determined Oh by the Grand Lodge Of
the State 1T its late session. and towards
which tue Lodge itself subscribed S2O,Oo.
\ c%umlnodious and beautiful Masonic Tenn
pie. erected in Richmond. would add greatly
10 the ornament of the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The Third Judicial Section, which will
elect the Judge in the place Of Judge Sam
uel is composed of the following countless
Culpeper, Madison, Green, Orange, Able
marie, Louisa, Flnyanna. Goochland, Nelson,
Amherst, Rockbridge, Augusta, Bath. Pen
dleton, Highland, Rockingham. Page, Shen-
andoah, Warren, Hardy, Clarke, Frederick,
Hampshire, Morgan. Berkeley and Jefferson.
Gov. Wise has issued q proclamation order
ing an election to be held on the l4th OF
April next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15
Cumberland Coal Oil.

The attention of coal oil manufacturers
has recently been attracted % the qualities of
Cumberland coal Us an oil producer, and
works are now being Erected at Cumberland
for the di>tillation of oil for burning and
lubricating purposes. The Cumberland Coal
Company have an offer from an oil company
of a fair royalty for permission to work one
of their small veins. They have recently
sent samples of their coal from different por-
tions Of their estate t othe University of Penn
sylvanin, for the purpose Of determining hy
practical tests which of the veins will afford
the best coal for the production Of oil. The
demand for coal oil at presents considerably
in advance Of the supply. -Ne~ lo,k Post.
\AT0OL purchased by
w pa h,XIlJ 4 un,E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The remains of Judge Samuels were ae-
companied to Woodstock, by j. r. Tucker,
ESQ.,, Attorney General, and }. S. Calvert
Gao. State Treasurer; and they were follow
ed to the grave, at the Lutheran burying-
ground. on Saturday last, at o'clock, by his
friends and the citizens generally. An ap-
propriate sermon was preached by Rev. }.
Nv Kelley.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

Mr.. Cralle writes a letter concerning the
religious opinions of the late John T.. Cal
houn, which will not be very acceptable IN
style or expression, in which he says that
Mr.. Calhoun belonged to no church. and in
Inmates that his views were, in some respects
not dissimilar to those entertained by the
SvedenbOrgians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The trial, condemnation and punishment
of various persons in Baltimore engaged IN
riots and murders in that city, will have a
most salutary effect. Rufhans are almost III
ways great towards. Show them that they
will be sent to the penitentiary or hung, and
thew will be driven of, or cease their out
raQeR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

A correspondent of the New York Post
states that the reported changes in the discl-
pline of the Society of Friends in England
have not been made. They have been re-
commended, but not6nally adopted. and some
think they will not be.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

rho commander of the American squad
ron has, it is said. threatened to lombard
Jasa, unless the murderers OF the American
missionary family were punished
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The Directors of the Baltimore and Poto-
mac Railroad Company, have elected COL
John s. Sellman, of Anne Arundel county,
President of the Company, and John ). INT
tinps, Of Baltimore, Treasurer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

NJ. Berger, in his late defence OF honta-
,embert. in France, remarked that he was
nearly 7Oyears of age, and had seen no few
ar that seventeen changes of government IN
Rrapcet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The difficulty between MessrS. Ensl'sh
and Montgomery, of the House OF Kepresen-
~tatives, has been "amicably adjusted by the
interference Of mutual friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The Washington correspondent of the Bal
t;more American says:-"The bill WHICH Mr..
Mason reported from the Committee on For
eien Relations. to equalize the compensation
of the Ministers to France and England, was
sustained by a few generous gentlemen Oat
defeated by a vote of more than four to one.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The last news from Europe, as will have
hseu seen, brings accounts of the safety OF
49,. s,eamer Weser. She had PIT INT"
Oueenstown in distress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The dreadful rumors Of a forthcoming re-
evolutionary demonstration in Cuba.-whlch
some mysterious body, rejoicing in the so"-
byiouet of General n. s. Ronleau, caused to
be transmitted from New Orleans to the AS
ISOLATED Press not long since, are now said
to have had their origin in the brains of the
Railroad laborers who went to Cuba, and be-
coming dissatisHed-have returned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The extensive rope walk, ut Norfolk, own
sa nv John E. Doyle, esq. was consumed by
fire. on Tuesday night, about, . o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

Al FIRKlNs BUTTER; 4 @hl'' Roll boz !"
~ tore aud for salc 10y
EMIL PERRY i P~ENNlBACkER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

DRAlTHWAlTE'S RETROSPECT . JAN
ID UARY. lSj9, will be published about the 10Th
instant. Th",e who wish to subscribe for the pre-
sent year, vii! plea-e send in their names. Price
- per nnnum, in advance. Numbers delivered free
OF postage. jan II ROBERT BELL, Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

The Baltimore Patriot says that Baltimore
should become q mannf featuring city. lfman-
nfartures are important to Baltimore, how
much more important to Aierandr'a' II we
could have Factories, and Foundries, and
large Mechanical establishments here, there
would be a change at once. And, in truth,
If we look to location, conveniences, capaci-
tiles for transportation, and all the aeeesso-
ries. Alexandria is as well situated as any
other city in the Atlantic States. For many
long years have we advocated and urged the
establishment and encouragement of home
manufactures, and We are rs strong in the
faith now. "a we were when we commenced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

I ONG LOOKED FOR COME AT LAST
IBULW ER'S NEW MOVE l.. for sale at
FEESCifS Book ond Periodicni Dsi~t.
What viii lie Do With IT. by Pisistra'u- Cax-
ton. Il Novel. hy Sir T.. BuiSer Lytton, Bart. au-
thor Of My Novel, 80 '.CaXton-" "Pilhaln,' Might
and Morning" Sc. &c. - els.
I,llou's Magazine for February, Zoe. jan II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15
ALEXANDRIA:
SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY Is, 1856!

Mr.. Forney, the "~thunderer" of the Doug
las Democrats, has issued q Manifesto, fore
warning his wing of the Democracy, of the
imputed designs of the extremists, as to the
Charleston Convention, and the probable
breaking up of the whole Democratic party,
in consequence Of their taking the entire
management of the aforesaid Convention
Hear what he says
'Let a Democrat from the North or the
Northwest talk about conditions precedent
to his support Of the nominees Of the Charles
ton Convention, and the whole pack is let
loose uupon him. If he asks that Convention
to nominate a man like Stephen A. Douglas;
if he pleads for the great doctrine Of Popular
Sovereignty; if he holds up the promises of
our candidates and our party in 1856, he Is
denounced as a disorganizer, and consigned
TO the tender embraces of the Black Republi-
cans. And all this in the face Of the fact
that We can have no hope for success in
1861, unless under the banner of such u man
as Douglas, m~arshalled by the accepted and
now universally understood doctrine OF self
government in States and Territories. If
the Democratic party is forced upon the Sc
cession platform at Charleston, defeat will be
its doom-defeat, certain, crushing, inevita-
BILE. and deserved
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-15

\NoOL purchased by
w JIG 70 DANIEL +. hOOE.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-11
for publishing it.

WEEKS MAGIC CoMPoUND.-Decided-
ly one of the best medicines that has been
prepared since the commencement of the
present century is Weeks Magic Com
pound. 1t Is recommended in the high
est terms by those who have used it, for
the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bron-
chitis, and all diseases of the throat and
lungs. This is the season of the year
when those diseases are the most apt to
afflict mankind with their unwelcome
visits, and it would be the part of wisdom
for any descendant of Adam to purchase
a bottle in season. 1t would not be a bad
idea for old Brown, the hero of Harper's
Ferry, together with his unfortunate
associates, TO procure bottle forthwith
as every breeze that sweeps from the
south" brings to US certain indication.
that they will be troubled with strictur,
of the wind-pipe very soon. Weeks
Magic Compound may do them som,
good, for bottle of this medicine sent +,
the Governor of Virginia, may mollif,
his boiling wrath and make him she WiS
in time" to prevent this " compound of
felony" How much good the proprie
tor of this medicine mioht do. nv sendin
bottle of it to the old Dominion's irat
Governor, and to Ossawatamie," cool
ing the fevered blood of the one, and thu
loosing the rope that is already aroun
the neck of the other. Shout shout
all ye people, that Weeks Magic Com
pound is the great medicine of this coun
try.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-11

FIRE IN CovENTRY.-We learn that
on Monday last two barns and two sheds.
belonging to Mr. Wilder Knights, took
fire and together with their contents,
among which was between forty and
fifty tons of hay, were burned to the
ground. Cause of the fire unknown TO
rs. Partially insured.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-11

Ca Dir. James Whitney will commence
"a singing school at the school room in
this village on Wednesday evening next,
Nov. 49, All sects, sexes, and ages,
are invited to attend.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-11
Beecher's Great Sermon.

We publish this week TO me eA-
clusion of much other interesting
matter, a sermon recently delivered
by Henry Ward Beeeher on the Har-
per's Ferry instruction. 1t is a
great sermon-perhaps the greatest
ever delivered by him who never
said anything but that was good
It contains the true doctrine, and if
every voter in our land, north as
well as south, and south as well as
north, would read it, think it over
and then act from the honest con-
victions which the sermon carried
to their hearts, there would be less
of disputation and Improbable wran-
Cling than now, but much more hon
est, earnest, persevering effort for
the suffering slave than under the
present state of feeling. There can
be no hope for the slave in servile
instruction; by creating an i'll feel
ing in the slave towards the master ;
the latter must be taught that he is
committing a great wrong upon the
slave and bringing a curse to him
self; to teach him to feel thus, he
must be met in a brotherly manner,
as Christian meets Christian, and not
by engendering bitter feeling, and
hatred, and strife, and contentious.
and bloodshed.
While Mr.. Beecher pities the poor
honest old man who led the MAD
attempt to Overturn the slave power
by such understandable means, he
cannot deny but that he has forfeited
his life in so doing, and this will be
the almost universal sentiment o.
rational men.
Mr.. Beecher speaks strongly
against that false philanthropy which
goes to the slave plantation and en-
deavors to run off one Of its mum
Der against the will of the slave, o.
that labors to make him discomfort
ed with his lot; but where one o
the down trodden beings has thu
will and the boldness to leave hi!
letters, he considers it a duty ht
owes to God to lend every aid anC
help him to the pure sunshine o
freedom. This we consider to b,
the true doctrine-the just philan
thropy which will bear the test 0
| reason and meet the favor of God
r We like this sermon for its mani,
z utterance of truth, for it's liberal
: conservative sentiments, for It's gen
uine heart-deep Christianity, and 70
its excellent politics. Upon tn
whole, it is about the best politica
platform we have seen, and tina
party which adopts its anti-slaver
sentiments will battle for the righr
o whether it be rewarded with tn
huzzas Of victory or the groans G
e defeat. 1t is a lengthy sermon, bu
d better than a ship load of storie.
:, and we have no apologies to max
! for publishingi it.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-11

SOUTHERN COMPLIMENTS OF THE
SEAsoN."-The Mobile Tribune has the
following items:
Charles II. Pray of Boston boosted of
having voted for Fremont, and talked of
slavery in manner that did not suit the
Mobilians, and was required to give bond
Of $500, or leave.
James Murphy had a free talk with
some slaves, and tried to induce a free
negro woman to 60 with him to a free
State. He was required to give $500
bond Or leave by himself
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-11

THANKsGsIEG.-Gov. Hall has ap-
pointed Thursday the 24th inst, as a day
Of thanksgiving, feasting, and PRAYER.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-11-11
Sentence of Brown.

QUARTERLY MEETINGs-DAyvItIE
sTRIcT.-The Presiding Elder
gives notice that Quarterly Meetings
will be held in this district at the
following times and places
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-12-31
Mail Robbery.

The Attorney General of Virginia has
written and published letter in which he
very gravely counsels the robbery of the U.
S. Mails by Virginia officials He argues
that although the Federal government car
ries the mails, that the moment they arrive
at their destination the Federal power ceases,
and that of the State begins-that the State
has perfect right in-and take pos
seeeion of the letters and papers the mo-
ment they are deposited in the Post Office
--purposely overlooking the fact that the
Post Office Department is under the exclu-
sive control of the Federal authority-that
the Postmasters, are responsible to that
power alone for malfeasance or misconduct
in Office. Of what advantage would the
carrying Of mails be. indeed, if the Post
master was not obliged to deliver papers
and letters to the persons to whom they were
addressed-if be might turn them out in
the street as soon as received This won t
work. There is the same obligation to de-
liver mail matter to the persons to whom it
| is addressed as there is to convey it to its
destination. But the Attorney General of
Virginia says that the people of that State
have righi to prevent the circulation Of
''incendiary documents in their midst, and
to this end Postmasters are required to give
up all such documents to the Justices of the
Peace, who shall burn them. We all know
what is meant by ''iucendiary documents. -
The News is an .'incendiary document
within the meaning of the Virginia statute
so is the Western Christian AdUocate, and
all other papers that hold slavery to be
wrong. and oppose its extension.
The Postmaster has no right to know any
thing of the character of matter passing
through his hands. If he NEEDLES with
letters or papers belonging to other persons,
he is liable to punishment. He has no right
to unfold paper that comes to his office
without wrapper. And if he had he has
no right to refuse to deliver it to the person
to whom it is directed.
We have several subscribers for The News
in Virginia, as well as in most of the South
ern States, and we may expect 10 hear any
time that they have been arrested and put
in Jail for aiding in the circulation of Gin
cendiary documents Under such state
of things, what FREEMAN could fail to tank
that slavery was baneful institution, anc
wish that it might not be extended
The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1859-12-31
Reader, We wish You a Happy New
-. = - Yaarl


AS our pen changes from 1859 to 1860,
we cannot but pause a moment and reflect
that another year has fown-that one more
thread in the cord of our life span has
snapped, leaving broken fragment in our
hand We review the pasta year of pleas
ures and joys, of griefs and sorrows. All
have felt the ever-varying vicissitudes of
life, though not all alike. To some the past
has record of SORROW for those who, since
the last Happy New Year. was spoken,
have been shipwrecked on the voyage of
life, and to morrow viii spend a "Happy
New Year" in Heaven. May such expe-
Renee one year of joy-undimmed by a
single cloud. Let us all make new resolves,
and commence the New Year with prayer
full hope that we will outlive our faults, and
do better.
But the Old Year has gone, and the New
is just opening-not a single leaf of which
has yet been turned. May we keep the
next volume of our ledger above without
blot or error.