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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Virginia News.

The University of Virginia is in very
prosperous condition. There are no symp,
toms oftyphoid fever, and only two students
have died out Of $50, and the greatest san
tary precautions have been taken. Ii is pre-
dicted that there will be 80 students next
session. Extensive improvements are being
made in the buildings and grounds.
In the case Of the Insurance Company OF
the Valley of Virginia, plaintiff in error, vs..
Moses {. Mordecai, before the Supreme
Court, in error to the Circuit Court Of the
United States for the western district of Nir-
ginia, Mr.. Chief Justice fancy has deliver
ed the opinion of the Court dismissing the
cause forwan of jurisdiction.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pugh have been arrested in
Suffolk on suspicion of being accessory 20 the
murder of VIM. Pugh. last Christmas, and
confined in Nansemond county Jail. Their
examination was tn have taken place yester-
day. Suspicion was aroused. says the Ports
mouth Transcript, by something saidby a lit
tie child.
The Vestry of st. James's Church, Lee:
burg, recently called the Rev. Walter Viii
liamS, of Halifax c. H.. to succeed the
lamented David Caldwell, in the pastorship ot
that church. During the past week Mr. W.
preached several sermons very acceptably To
the congregation. lie has not, as yet arrep-
ted the call.
James Powell, convicted of the murder Of
Mike Martin and sentenced to the Penitentia-
nv for life. at the last term of the Circuit Court
of Greene county, attempted To commit sui
eide ON hast Friday, in e.iail of that County.
1t is thought he will survive.
VIM. Forsy has been appointed postmaster
ut Centreville. Fairfax county, vice }. j..
Benson. moved away; Jas. W. Jordan post
master at Hay Market. Prince William conn
ty. vice I. S. Shirley, resigned.
Henry l.. Hopkins, esq, Of Petersburg, ha'
declared him>clfa candidate for that Con
gressonal District. subject to the decision Of
a nominating Convention.
Brown. accused of killing Nicely some
months ago, was tried before the Circuit
Court of Allegheny, last week. and convicted
of murder in the first degree.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Important Discovery.

Some few nights since. Officer nilks Of the
Fourteenth Police Precinct went into a
bakery IL ascertain the time, and while there
he SAW Il woman make some trifing pur-
chases. in payment for which she rendered II
- gold piece and received her change in
bills and some silver The officer went out
ON his beat, and in few minutes afterwards
the woman came out and went into grocery
store. \ day or two afterwards Officer
Dilks was informed that the gold coins which
had been passed on the grocer, as well as
the baker were of that descripto Of money
known rs lyhtened coin. The manner in
which the com is prepared for this purpose
is exceedingly artistic and well calculated to
deceive the most experienced, US It's true
character can on y be found by the weighing
process. The genuine coin is taken and
placed in Il turning lathe. and the inside or
centre part taken completely out, leaving on
" the bare sides, the oritice ~ thah filled
with base metal and rcmiled. The coin in
question was taken by the officer to several
exchange brokers' who all pronounced it
good till weighed when it was found to be
worth about one dollar less than the genuine.
On receipt of this information officers Dilks
and Turmcy set to work tn watch the woman
who had PASSED the coin. and after piping
her i'm and out several stores officer Dilks
arrested her At the corner Of Broadway and
Canal street, on Saturday afternoon. The
officers then went to the stores where the wo-
man had been. and discovered that she had
passed about so in - gold pieces. all of
which were lightrned coin. The woman ar
rested gave her name IA Gamma Biaji, and
stated that she was an Italian. Her hus-
band was also arrested, but there being no
proof connecting him with the transactions
he was released The woman was handed
over 10 the United States authorities for ex-
animation 1t was stated that the prisoner
and husband had been intimate friends Of
Cancrmi and several Of that gentleman's
were ut the District Attorneys
office, this morning condolug with the pri-
soner.-N J.. C"mmerrioi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

COMM NiCAIED.
ESIGNA.--I am composed of twenty-five
letters -
My ., %, .. p. % ,, II, was man who
was struck dead for promising ~ give 10
the Church, and then Keeping bach hg
tundS.
My Il. ., 81, 81, 9, 20. II, ., was the VIII.
Of the above man, who shared the same
fate.
Ny Ii. s. %. 5. e, :, is what should induce
every one to pay promptly all subSrrY.
tons 10 charitable or religious PURPOSES
Ny 9, "a. %, "a, 10, II, is what he possesses
who does pay promptly.
My s, 9. 2. !, %, %, ;. Is what is outraged
by many who promise to pay, but never
perform.
N.Y. 20. 3. Q, is what he will truly De who
gires mot promises 10 benevolent pGr'
poses.
Ny l3, %, l., %, 5. !, 1, is what records the
actions of the past.
Ny 2, g, 22, %, "a, %, II, speak louder than
words.
Ny =, Q. 10, IL, IL, IL, is that in which many
enjoy comfortable seat, aud rejoice ina
free gospel.
Nv II, Is, Ii, l., Is, 10, ~. u, ~, 90. ~.
2J. is what every one. who is able, should
first make. and then pay.
NV =, ), !. %. %. -, -, 23. ., %, ~, are
those whom Paul commended for being
ready to pay their Church dues "a year
ago"
NV IA, |, ., :, %. ,. was the ancient city
where boys were taught to live, not for
themselves but for their country"
My whole is what every honorable man rr
woman should do.
Pindmnnt SEatinn Va Feb
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Topics for Political Discussion A Call upor
The Candidates.

1t is fact worthy of notice that none # Il,
candidates for Congress in this District Il,
their speeches ut January Court. gaycarIs.-
and Ineligible exposition of their polir.,l
principles. With the exception of a star.
ment, in the most general terms, of a,ihr.i..,
! to the Democratic doctrine on the suhi.,t. s.
a tariff, independent treasury, internal I'M.
proyements by the General Government. anil
''retrenchment and economy" We belize.
there was nothing said about any que>tonoy
national Importance. There are. however
many subjects which must come before H..
next Congress upon which the people woulj
no doubt have been gratitied to hear the view,
of the candidates. We will briefly indr,,.
some of them.
In the first place. are the candidates in f..
vor of President Buchanan revenue raria
with specific duties and discrimination in Is.
vor of domestic industry; or Secretary
Cobb's with 0d caio,em dutie, and FOREIGN
valuation!
Secondly what are their views on Senate
Slidcll' bill giving 10 the President thirty mil.
lions of dollars rs earnest money tor the pur
chase of Cuba?
Again, we doubt not that the people
would like to have the opinion of the cani
dates on the ever-pressing Monroe Die.
trine." which seems likely to keep us in the
condition ofthe porcupine, with quilts alway,
erect.
No one of the candidates said anything
about the great work Of the age. comparable
in point of magnitude To the Pyramid. g.!
Egypt and the Great Wall of Cina--the Pa
cifc Railroad. so earnest, recommended hy
the President.
Various other questions present themSelye,
and will probably be before the next Con.
gress such a. the proposition 10 increase the
rates Of letter postage, the "old soldier
pension bill, the Presidents plan for collrc,
ing the claims Of our citizens against Mex,o.
and the admission of Oregon, Kansas and
other Territories into the Union. The IA.
cussion Of these questions, besides being in.
teresting to the people, would have relieved
the candidates of some embarrassment IN
pressing their mere personal elaine aud qua.
itications. Stanton Spectator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Lynchburg College.

The Rev. W. W. Walker, Professor of
Mental and Moral Science in this Institution,
has returned from his visit L. the South. and
brings most encouraging tidings of his sue
cess, and that Of his interchangeable colleague,
Rev. \ Donphan, in their effort to raise mon
ey for the benefit of the College.
From the results already secured, we have
no doubt that the Trustees will soon be able
10 liquidate every dollar Of Indebtedness on
the property. and place it upon u firm aud
enduring basis -Lynchbnrg ruyiaon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04
Gen. SCOTS Visit.

In contradiction of certain speculations
which have found place in the public prints,
the n. 0. Picayune has been desired to state
that the visit of Lieut. Gen. Scott to the South
was in the ordinary course Of duty, for the
inspection of the military works along the
Southern coast. The necessities Of Indian
warfare having withdrawn the Southern gar
risons for all unusual length Of time, it is the
desire OF the General-in-C Chief that they
should be restored for proper maintenance,
in good order, of the Southern forts. lie has
never entertained the slightest idea Of Tisi-
ting Cuba. and intends returning home by
some inland route.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

An Anti-Slavery Convention has recently
been held in Albany. at which, we suppose,
the choice spirits of the party were pre-
sent. passing resolutions in favor of a dsso-
luton Of the union, declaring that the union
"is u covenant with death. and an agreement
with hell" and other such like blasphemous
and traitorous stuff. and quoting Senator Sc
wards speech to sustain their notions, &c.
&c. We have not heard that any Of them
have yet been placed in mad houses!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The bill relating to the endowment Of As-
ricultural Colleges in the States, before the
Senate, has been re-committed to the Commit
tee on Public Lands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

Full accounts are published of the punish
ment inflicted upon the Fejee Islanders, (tor
the murder and eating Of two Americans
by ali expedition from the U. 5. sl"op-ot-war
Vandalia. Com. Sinclair, in October last, a
notice Of which has already appeared. The
expedition burnt II town of the Fejees, and
killed large number of them. They will
probably. not eat any more Americans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

Percy & Bros, have contracted for the con-
struction of large steam flour and grlst
mill near the limits Of Frostburg. Md, and
short distance from the depot Of the Cum
berland and Pennsylvania Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

Mr.. Xollicoffer, Of Tennessee, has made an
able report to the House of Representatives,
against the admission of Oregon into the
Union. He opposes the measure chiefly be-
cause of the insuffciency of population in the
Territory to form State. and the recognition
of alien suffrage in its Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The Richmond Enquirer says that "Mr.
Buchanan was pioneered into the Presid"n-
cy through the previous success Of Governor
Wise"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

New Orleans probably was never more
crowded with visitors than it is now. The
hotels are filled to repletion. the streets are
over-run, and the theatres are thronged
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

A noted character called the "Fakir OF
Siva," has entered the ministry, and gets a
salary of $1,000 year in Iowa. having as
sumed the title of Doctor of Divinity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

Mr.. Forney is charging that certain specu-
lators. including L. 5. Senator. and sundry
other L. S. officials. such as attorneys &C.,
are endeavoring to get possession OF Rock
Island, in the State of Illinois. an immense
~ valuable piece of government property, for
q mere song.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The series of joint resolutions. introduced
into the House of Representatives, by Mr..
Bowie, of Nd, looking towards an endeayor
on the part of the Federal Government, by
the means of negotiation, to remove the ex-
cessive duties levied by sundry foreign pow
ers upon American tobacco. have been re-
ported back to the House from committee,
without amendment, was promptly pass
ed, notwithstanding some slight cavillins
from one or two quarters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The christeningof the twenty-sixth child Of
a happy couple, named Wonters, at Lierre,
in Belgium. is celebrated in the foreign pa
pers. Twenty-Five of the children still sur
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The L. S. steamer Caledonia, has arrived
at Barbados, on her way to Paraguay
detained by the worthlessncss of her ma,
chinery."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The appropriations for reporting the
speeches of the members of Congress, for the
Congressional Globe-and for miscellaneous
items, have been stricken out of the Legis-
lative, Judicial and Executive appropriation
bill, in Committee of the Whole, in the
House of Representatives. They will, pro-
badly, be restored, when the bill is reported
back to the House. Several ddshes at the
mileage were made on Wednesday, but they
were no CO. The House had long night
session for speech making on Wednesday
night
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

1t may be remembered that, some months
ago the Rev. Peter f.. Green of the Missis-
sippi Conference of the VI. f. Church. was
shot by a man named Fisher, near Nicks-
burg, for receiving Fishers wife as MEM
Der of the church of which Mr. Green was
the pastor. Fisher has been found guilty,
and senentenced to the penitentiary for
seven years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

Capt. Francis W. Seabury, an old and
valued citizen of Norfolk, died few days
MO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The total loss by the burning of the steam
er North Carolina is about Sl3l, 900. on
which there was III insurance ION the boat
of$S0,000. The losso Adams Express Com
pany is $1,000; DIR. Troup $1,000; freight So
GOO: money and effects ofpassengers sl,cO0.
captain and officers 81 600.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

We have received from Hon. Vim. Smith
of Virginia, copy of the Congressional hi
rectory, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

A singular and malignant disease has ap-
peared in Providence and some cases have
proved fatal The Providence Post says of
it:-"lt commences as little dark red spot,
on the face or hands, with, perhaps, q sting
ing or pricking pain, on which spot there
soon appears pustule or yesicle seated on Il
hard inhamed base. in which is formed 4
slough of charcoal blackness, where NORTH
cation commences. The cases are attracting
the earnest attention of the physicians. The
only effectual mode Of treatment is said to
be. to burn the pimple out in its early stages,
with hot iron or with caustir'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

Real estate is selling in New York city II
increased prices.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

The New York Herald declares that 1.-The
duties that will be paid into the New York
Custom House during the present week will
amount to nearly, if not quite. two millions
Of dollars, and those of the next week will
not vary far from the same sum. This reye
nue. is from goods already arrived or known
to be on their way. 1t is stated by many
most intelligent ,iobbers, that the orders
which have been sent out for goods exceed
anything that has been done in former years,
and that the revenue during the present
month Of February must exceed that of any
previous month"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-04

TESTIMONIAL OF REGARD.-Ata meeting of
the Glasses Of Lynchburg College, the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously passed, and
ordered to he published
Whereas. we have been duly informed of
the resignation of r. l.. Brockett, esq.,, as
President of Lynchburg College, be it re-
solved,
LIST. That we takegreat pleasure in bearing
testimony to the zeal and fidelity with which
he has discharged the duties Of his office, and
that we hereby tender him our sincere thanks
and warm Acknowledgements for the interest
he has taken in our welfare, rs q competent
instructor.
2nd. That we hereby express our earnest
desire that success may attend him in his new
enterprise, and also our fondest wishes for
his welfare in future life
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-11
Texas Intelligence.
The Galveston News of Thursday last says

The Galveston News of Thursday last says:
We learn that on Tuesday night last, about
o'clock our well known feowcitizen, Mr.. John Mitch
ell, Justice of the Peace while sitting in his own
store, assaulted by some unknown person, who
struck him severe blow on the top of bis head with
an ak. The blow is supposed to have been intended
for another individual Mr.. M. is under the care of
Dr. Friedeman, and there is chance of his recovery.
The Houston Telegraph of Wednesday says:
The rains of Tuesday and Wednesday were thorough
ground soakers and had every appearance of being
general If the west got the rain we had here they
will not want any more for month.
The San Antonio Texan states that several persons
have been bitten by poisonous snakes in that vicinity
lately and that one death at least has occurred from
that cause.
The San Antonio Herald states that Mai Van Dorm
was in that city on the 9th ult. The Major states
that eight warriors, part of the prisoners taken in
the Majors last fight are expected in that city unde
an escort in few days-the remainder Of the pris.
oners, being women and children, have been turned
over to the friendly Indians on the Reserve, by whom
they have been adopted as servants, etc.
The Golad Messenger learns that Benjamin Shell
den, whose residence is about three miles east of
Helena, was shot on the Goth by Alexander selser
and died in twenty-four hours thereafter. The ty
men lived on the same farm and were cropping to.
gether. The farm belonged to Mr.. Sheldon.
The Richmond Reporter says that Carroll Fike, the
murderer of Handy, convicted at the late term Of
the District Court there and sentenced to be hung on
the 26th of August next.
The Waco Southerner states that Mr.. j. W. Ligon
respectable mechanic of that place, committed sui
eide few days since, while laboring under fit o.
| temporary insanity, caused by strong drink.
The black tongue has made its appearance among
the deer and cattle, in that county.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-11
For the New Orleans Crescent
INVOCATION TO SLEEP.
BY MILDRED.


:" Tired Natures sweet restorer, balrpy sleep.n
Q, balmy sleep, through all the long, long night,
I've waited for thy coming, and the light
OF morn shall wake the world from soft repose {;
But when sweet sleep, wilt thou mine eyelids close
Will these wild visions of my heart and brain
Cease nevermore? I'm now almost insane,
And wilt thou neer again, o, gentle rest,
Shed thy soft influence o'er my aching breast ?
0, come again, thou velvetfooted sleep,
And in forgetfdness my being steep;.
With thy soft fingers now mine eyeds close,
And soothe my senses into soft repose.
Thou wilt not come! the weary hours pass by,
And demon Thought torments me, as lie
On restless couch. o, for the power to weep,
Then lose all Gaze in thine embrace, sweet sleep!
The visions of my fancy, wierd and wild,
Can by thy presence only be beguiled;
But in an instant, can the magic touch
Of thy soft hand dispel thousand such.
Then come, and Let my tortured heart no more
The painful absence Of thy smile deplore.
Come; clasp me to thy soothing, gentle breast,
And soothe my wakeful soul to bssful rest.
Ihourt coming! Yes; my weary eyelids droop,
And from my mind wild fancys minions troop;
Ger my whole being, softly, slumber creeps,
And my sad heart, forgetting sorrow-sleeps.
Liberty, July 3, 1869.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-07-11
NUMBER 1O6.
Yotal guttIliasllft.

1ks!kSDA1 was cloudy and breezy dey, DIV.
somewhat dusty, and not uncomfsrtably v,rm. 7be
town WAS dull enough. Thousands focked 4, ~
axe. Ihe public squares at eventide, with tt,e;;
rolickfng tfoupes Of children, nurses and lis,en
idlers Afforded some relief to the prevalent dullnesu
There were one or two homeopathic sprinkles Of
moisture, bDS nothing to call rain.
THERE WERE but 81 deaths in Charity Hospital
last week. Number Of patients remaining. 500.
The health Of the city continues excellent. II
was never better for the season. No sign of yellow
Fever has yet been discovered and the idea is gain.
ng ground that u will not appear at least in serious
shape, this year.
TEE YOUNG MEs's BENErohKsr SOCIETY, cele-
brated their first anniversary yesterday. Oar part
cuiar notice Of the eent is umvoidab1y deferred to
another day.
The FOLLOWING Fe AN ABSTRACT OF he report
submitted to Judge Hunt by the late G7snd Jury,
Col. Lurnsden foreman.
The First District Court and its officers are highly
somplimeated. A married decrease in crime is
noticed attributable, mostly to the present dispatch
OF Justice The decrease Of business before the Court
is get down ds partly Attributable to the exercise
an usurped authority by tie Recorders Of the city,
in cases Of assault and battery, and ether INSIDE
meanors.' The jury are Of opinion that Recorders
and 5dsticesof the Peace o.ght' to have an exten.
sion or authority sufficient for the final disposal Of
ASSAULTS and batteries ETC., andadd, but in the abb
sence OF any law vesting the Recorders with the
Jurisdiction now exercised by tsen law should be
passed imposing heavy penalty on them for their
illegal action. The example Of the Recorders is Of
the worst tendency-leading to- 8 contempt Of law
and the subversiou of government"
! The Jury are of opinion that parties committed by
the Recorders asdangerous and suspicious characters
ETC., to await examination, are kept in prison too
long and that they should instead be promptly com
mitted for trial before the First District Court
A special acknowledgment is made to the Dis
trict Attorney, Mr.. Foute for the manner in which
be aided the Jury and facilitated their abors during
the term.
The following table of trials in the First Dstri,
Court from November 2, 1858, to June II, 1859, is
submitted +; LA prisoners having been dismissed by
nolle prosequi.