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Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

ARKANSAS DANA brisk mining business Is
going on there. Passing that pointlately, not an
idle man could be seen--everybody was at work
There are several valuable claims there, among
them Given & Co.'s, paying from $500 to $500
a week, We are told.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

WORTHY PUBLIcATIoS.-Hutehiags Magazine
for July is the best number we have ever seen.
1t contains dozen illustrations Of Bay and River
scenes, and its pages are crowded with interest
ing and instructive reading.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

SoxE ladies of New York are making an effort
to establish on Long Island horticultural
School for girls, where they may be prac ticaily
instructed la vine dressng the cultivation OF
fruits aud flowers, aud the other departments of
rural industry.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

New BRIDGE.-Tye DeGraG have taken the
contract to build new bridge across the Trinity
below the mouth OF Browns creek. A bridge is
much needed there, and will be finished within n
month. Tye DeGraG have also contracted to
build the iiume Of Gum Il Co., across the Trinity
at the lower eud of Stciner's Flat
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

THAT RoAD-Mr. Langdon, of Minersville, says
the road from Trinity Center to that place is COM
pleted, with the exception of two miles. Substan-
tial bridges have been built across the East Fork.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

THE opposition steamer Cortez sailed on Tues
day, the 5tb, for New York. The vessel has been
thoroughly repaired, and is pronounced Que OF
the best on the Pacific.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

HARVESTING has commenced at Sturdevants
ranch The crop will be light, although much
better than in some portions Of the county.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

SLATE BARN. Hart has sold his interest in
the Slate Bar claim which Andy Murphy says is
paying we'll They have fine supply OF water
from Browns creek, across the river
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

THE Hon. John Slidell, of Louisiana. has been
appointed Minister TO France, in place Of Mr..
Mason, resigned, aud has accepted the appoint
ment.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

INNOCENCE always looks upward, meets the
most inquisitive and suspicious eye. and stands
undaunted before God and man.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

The Washington correspondent OF a Boston
paper says that Mr.. Buchanan looks much young
er in the face than he is. We suppose he means
the old Buck is doefaced-LouisDiie Journal
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

A LIST of platforms adopted by the several po-
litical parties Of the State will be in another col
umn
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09

By late arrival from China, the death OF Peh-
kwei, Governor Of Canton, is announced.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1859-07-09
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Guano SPECTATORS.

A sudden and somewhat mysterious move
ment in Baltimore. has recently caused an
advance, in price, Of Peruvian guano. Deal
ers .llcre. we believe, in explanation OF tins
rise, that all in the Agents hands has been
in good faith disposed of, hut thus is very
doubtful. The amount of this kind ri guano
imported this year, is twice if not thrice ~
much rs lS5S. and foreign sales have been
less. In addition to this, intelligence has
been received from Callao, that 1000 tons were
shipped in the month of June. which may
reasonably be expected here in September;
and moreover, that II ships, averaging pro-
badly moro than |. 900 tons each. were load
ing at the Chincha Islands, for Hampton
Roads. most of which may be expected nj
this port in October-so it may be confident
~ calculated that the quantity OF Peruvian
ruauo which will have entered the Ches;l-
peakc Bay up to the LIST of November next
together with that in store on LIST OF January
last. can scarcely be- less than 10000 tons Tor
the years supply. 1t is evident therefore
that there is rascalty somewhere. Immense
sales must have been made to q"dst purrha.-
ers, which, in time, will be cancelled to suit
their convenience; or perhaps the Baltimore
Agent may have voluntarily connived mt a
monopoly. by placing immense quantities oil
yu,,no in the hands Of one or two operators
--BaifimOrr Clipper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Accomac and Northampton Counties, Va.

The lands Of these two pcnIn>ular counties
have, within the last few years, cAhbl"d "a
rapidity of increase in price almost unprrcc-
denied in the State These anlS were nj
ways admirably adapted To the farming. rs
acknowledgements from the planting inter
est Contiguous to the three markets Ul Bal
tmorr, Philadelphia and New York, light
soil. requiring comparatively little expense
for cultivation, and yet supplied with sub
soil which renders the highest decree of I'M
provrment easily attainabIe y soil and eli
mate especially adapted to the growth ot
sweet potatoes, peaches, and other fruits and
vegetables, which find quick safes and high
prices in the city markets, the Eastern shore
, lands have been Notorious rs hnd'srndS L"
poor tenants-a very small force Sulicing Tor
their cultivation. and the truck patches alone
of 800 acre farm, being frequently smftl-
cirnt To liquidate the rent. For many
years Indian corn has been the great sta
,le product. insomuch that It's cultivation Is
better understood in these cuuutie> than amy
where else IN our country. Until within the
last ten years. indeed, maz" might he r"gar-
led rs the only staple i'll which these lands
would compete with the planting Interest "i
the State. But since the introduction "i
guann the cultivation of wheat has been :"
successfully pursued that the Wheat lands "i
the Eastern shore may now br sad {" rival
those of james river III productISrp"~,.
Superaided to these advantages. 1t vii b"
remembered. i, the "irerdom OF the seas.
commanding al unlimited supply OF oysters
and other sheli.iish, scale fish 81 every va
riery. and Il proiusion and variety ct Will
fowls. sufficient to attest ia" accuracy "i
Bc,erley'< descriptions Of tn" Ch"sap"ake
country. rs 1t was :. century and a half ago.
We regard tie present increase "f prices
for lands on the Eastern shore, rs only IN
indicative Of Il future appreciation Of value
in an increased ratio. Meanwhile they are
selling At tperahIe rates. \ larse number
Of sales have been effected lately. -R'ch-
Dyond EHguiltr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Tickets for 1860.

A Washington correspondent, noticing the
fact that II great many prominent politicians
from different sections Of the Union, are now
in that city, says:-'S"ne on business. some
for pleasure. ard others, II" doubt, arranging
IA Presidential programme. The last rumorr
on that subject are: Hunter, for President,
and Gen Dodge. of Iowa, for Vice President;
Douglas. for President, and Hon. Shelton T.
Leake, of Virginia, for Vice President; Gen,
Lane, of Oregon, and Lcake, Of Virginia;
and Breckenridge, for President, and ID. ).
Dickinson for Wee President
The Rutherford (Tenn.) Telegraph, and
several other Wing journals in that State
nominate the Hon. John Bell as Il candidate
for the Presidency, to be supported by the
United Opposition party i'll lSG0.
The Columbus (ky.) Crescent dominates
the Hon. James Guthrie, of Kentucky. Tor
President, and Hon. Daniel 5. Dickinson. OF
New York, for Vice President; subject to the
decision of the Democratic National ConNeh'
ton.
Hon. John Minor Bolts arrived in New
York ON Sunday evening, and in lew day
will proceed to the Lakes and the Western
country. On Monday he was visited hy large
numbers of leading citizens. a great mass
meeting, it is said, will he held III Richmond
next week, 10 respond to the effort now max
Ing in various parts OF the country to h"mi'
nate Mr. Bolts for President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Cattla OH Railroads.

The Evil AND THE REMEDy.--lt is almost
useless to dwell upon the EVIL Of cattle
running ut large upon our Railroad tracks:
to every one, tn need exposure.
The REuEpY.-Thc rights Of ownership
of property seem To- be entirely lost sight
of when Il Railroad Company is involved in
suit of damages by some farmer for the
loss of his uncontrolled cattle The ease
appears plain to me. The youis %h""fd b'
i;.ncm in jointy by He Rmirod C"mpaDg
anil the "irHcrS ~ tie ioJniS MrowW "bih
Me yoa,ix pass. When the Legislature gran
ted to the incorporate companies rights OF
way, subject to the assessment Of benefits
and damages, the original lanihoIicr> by Il
Jury Of inquest. had estimated the then just
valuation Of the land. upon adjustment at
which the land became the property "t the
Railroad Companies. Now the question
arises, whose duty is it to fence i'll land {"
avoid and prevent trrspa>s: Why. most
aSsurehy. it is the JOINT duty OF both ;hr
landed proprictnrs-that Is. the Railroad
Company upon the one part and the farmer
ON the other. In the event Of all accident
and loss by the tre>pass Of cattle, who would
receive or pay damages? The tre~pas>, it
is true, is upon the premises of til" Railroad
Company; but has the Railroad Company
taken the I''ope' steps lLy tr"cimg) 1" pre-
vent it, 1t has not. Why? 1t il not be-
cause there do not exist the proper laws T."
I,r enforced. There do exist and have al
ways existed laws which compel all land
holders t" herp"p .je"rss between themselves
of sufficient height aud strength t" prevent
trcspass by stock running at large. Such
being the case the remedy Is simple and
effective Let the Railroad Companies. a>
the nniholders upon the one side, legally
notify the landhnldcr upon the other I" erect
or cause To be- erected the division fence, and
if not completed within giyrm period, then
they can do 81 themselves. ami c"mid The
Iandhodrr To pay his portion thereof TIL"
remedy is simple; let it be apph"i.-EHi.
E,,LIu,D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Conquering q Defeat.

1t is gratifying to observe that our Demo.
cratic friends are rapidly coming to entertain
II most salurary conviction of their inability
any longer To administer the affairs Of the
country with credit to themselves or satisiac-
ton to the people. According y we find some
among the most intelligent of their number
actually cxulting in the presence Of the re-
cent losses which the party has sustained in
the Southern elections, and which, by DIES
lroying the Democratic predominance in the
National Legislature. has. it is urged, rellev-
cd The Democracy of 1.-THE trouble and respOn-
SiblIitv" which would otherwise attach t.
them in organizing Congress aud initiat-
III. its measures. TO thispurport the Wash,
imgton correspondent of the New York Jour
nal of Commerce writes as follows:
1.-The Congressional and other elections in
Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee. &c,
show that the Democratic Administration
party have substantially prevailed. At the
same time the number Opposition members
of Congress elected is sufficient 10 SAGE Ms Al
miuistrotion Democracy Tram tie h"nbte ant
responsibility IF Oryrni2inyH lie merit House Of
Representatives.. Neither the Democrats nor
the Republicans will have majority in the
House. though the latter party may, through
the aid, direct or indirect, Of Southern Oppo-
stion members secure the organization OF
the House. This is to be hailed with salts
Faction rs - result favorable t" the peace Of
the country"
One would naturally suppose that party
which, in the person Of the present Chief
Magistrate Of the nation is charged with the
direction OF the Executive branch of the
Government, would desire to find itself hon
urrI with the confidence of the people In the
Legislative Department also, to the end that
its policy, if believed t. be wise and benefi,
cent, might bc carried out without obstruc-
ton or notification What, then. are We
to infer when We find leading opponents Of
the party pointing with i'll disgui.cd com.
pIarrmcy to the Iart that while Substantial
ly' prevailing in the late elections. they have
succeeded in allowing II sufficient number ct
"OppoSitiun members" Ia be elected Ia the
next Congress, 10 save the Administration
Democracy from the trouble and responsibility
Of organizing the next House of Reprcsen-
ta;ivrs. "-Nm Mi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Important Metallic Discovery.

One of the startling discoveries of the age
has Just been made, and its effect upon the
commercial affairs Of the world cannot be
ioretold. We allude to the late discovery in
the process of making or smelling OF a new
metal called the Byrne ore or Byrne metal,
which has been named after tho inventor
This new metal il of such nature that eth
er an imitation of gold or silver can be pro-
duccd which would defy detection by more
than niuc-tenths Of the dealers in wares manu-
featured of pure gold and silver. The most
astonishing part of this new discovery is that
Of its being So valuable rs to be used in the
manufacture of every article i'll which gold nr
silver can be used.
This metal is being used now in the manu-
iacture of watch cases rings, pencils, spoons;
forks, heads for canes, tooth-picks, pens table
sets, chandeliers and, in fact, everything in
which gold and silver has been used hereto
fore; and when it is understood that this metal
was sold in the manufactured state for 81 an
ounce, the immense revolution which it is
destined to produce in the commercial world
can be partially conceived. Its weight and
general appearance il precisey like that of
gold and silver: thus making it without doubt
the equal of those metals in the manufacture
Of everything else but money, which use is
made certain, because is will not change its
appearance by Use any more than gold or
silver WILL and not 10 much when alloy To
any great extent is used
We say that this is Il startling discovery
We "all it y startling discovery because it
will. III great measure, dispense with the
use OF gold and silver in the manufacture of
iewrlrv and other articles in which these
precious metals have been heretofore used in
consequence of which the supply of these
metals will be greatly augmented, the result
of which will be To increase their Use in coin
are and corresponding increase in the vol
umc Of money i'll the channels of trade which
must advance the prices of all kinds of mer
clandi,c in like ratio.
When we can buy service Of plate made Of
Il metal which represents gold in every parti-
rular but its value for ~ an ounce. while
Wrought gold is worth Sis an ounce. it is
easy to perceive that great revolution Is
about to take place in this branch Of trade.
In the silver ware, the difference OF price Is
not So great \ set of silver spoons which
costs now ST. can be bought, made of this
metal. and which will represent the silver in
every particular, but their value, tor 81 the
set. For our part we must say that liz the
most astounding development that the world
has ever known aS regards It's commercial
arrangements. ltsurpasscs the railroad and
telegraph invention beyond doubt, and
NAV end in revolutiOniziug our whole sys-
tenn of money exchangcs.-N. !. NemS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Letter from Baltimore

Correspondence ~ TIE ILerdmi,ia G,,.,.
BALrIAoRs, Aug. IT, 1859. Th,p,t
Of the merchants Of Baltimore are J,,.
to call the present, the dull >ra.,p
accustomed to the quietncss of smaller ,..
this place presents quite Il different ,,,.
If merchants every where would d..
more closely the doings of those in tLi, H.
they would doubtless learn much If -.
tage To them. Energy characterize. q.
business men, and every where they ara ~.
moving with will. Baltimore l.n,,
steadily contcnded for the trade >b, 49,
and her merchants do all kinds Of tim
keep it.
The city from the top of the Mer.,,,..
Shot Tower reminds the observer Of An ~.
mense bce hive, and was surprised ,.,..
how compact il is, and how few frame b.,,
there are in it, From the Shot Tower =,
proprletors of which kindly allow the 81,
tor Ia ascend, the enyironS of the ri,y
either side can be- distinctly seen. and .
shipping in the Patapsco, stretching ain, ~.
the bay. 1t all presents an interesting n.
ture.
The congregation of which Rev, h,
Bachus is pastor. have nearly complet.I
very large Presbyterian Church. on the g.,
ner of Madison and Park streets. the ar.j
tectural beauty of which surpasse, a.,
thing of the kind ever had the plra,a,.
of admiring. 1t is of brown stone, Of rg..
Gothic style, and the sculpturing with whit
the front is decorated. is done IN the n.,,
exquisite manner. TIE spire which !. NV
about hundred feet high. will be the "a.
est and most beautiful in the city. H..
interior compares most tavorabIy with ,.
exterior, massive mouldiugs of plaster d,
Paris. which serve as chandeliers. ban,
from the lofty ceiling, and the pews of bar,
walnut, are of pattern corresponding w,
the building. 1t will soon be ready for
cupation.
The interior of St. Alphonsus lGerm,r
Catholic Church is the most ornate Of any
have yet seen. The altar and wall, A..
decorated with lnrge numbers of scrirurs
figures, supported by gilded and bright t..
ored ornaments. The floor is of mari.
tiles, and the ceiling is very handsome.
| witnessed. yesterday. the successful IN.
Of the suction and throwing powers u d..
new steam fire engine, Baltimore, w. :"
of the department of this city 4 Ar..
body of water was thrown about :!2j ,rr
on level.
Holiday Street Theatre which has been
fitted up anew, will, | hear, open the thea
trcal season here. on Saturday night
Large numbers of dead fish are To bp seen
floating in the basin, which are supposed ~
some To die from the effects OF the very foul
water there.
The city appears to be quiet now.
LABAN
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Telegraphic Dispatches.

ST. LorI>. Aug. lG.--The Denver City
Express OF the 9Th inst, has arrived at Lea
yenworth. A nugget weighing Sc penny
weights had been taken in Nevada gulch.
Rich diggings had been discovered ut the
head waters of Bayou Salada. The conven-
ton in session at Aurora had adjourned,
having framed a State constitution. The
features of the document are not given. The
boundaries are latitude ~ to 43 degs., and
longitude lO2 to 10 dogs. y division OF
sentiment as to the propriety of II State or,
yanizat:on existed. and the convention sub
mltted the question of territorial or State
organization to the people at the same time.
LKAvENwoRru Aug. l5.--The city gov
eminent voted to-day loan OF credit to the
amount of SlO0, 900, Tor the purpose OF build,
iny railroad to Fort Riley. Sufficient sub
scriptions have been guaranteed TO justify
the immediate prosecution Of the work.
HALIFAX. Aug. l6.-There has been II ter
rible gale at Pictou and Prince Edward Is,
land. Numerous wrecks are reported, and
some fifty lives are supposed to have been
lost.
New YORK, Aug. l6.-ln the two mile
trot between Flora Temple and Princess,
the former won in two straight heats. Time
l.jni and 5.Oj.
New YORK, Aug. l0.-Dr. Mott, President
Of Union College, has resigned.
New ORLEANS. Aug. lj.-The Texas pa
pers report that 1000 Indians were {" leave
Texas ON the LIST inst, for the Wachita
mountains, escorted by six companies Of the
United States troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Political Speculations.
The NEXT IloUsE-PoSsIBILrTy or THE PRES
DENTAL ELECTION GOING THERE.

The NEXT IloUSE-PosSIBIiITy OF THE PRES
DENTAL ELECTION GOING THERE.
From the \. T. Hnaldc If Saturday.
In the face of the fact that, in the late
Kentucky. Tennessee and North Carolina
elections, the democracy have substantially
maintained their ground on the popular
, vote, there has been Il remarkable revolution
in the Congressional schedule of these three
States.
In Kentucky. ten members in ALL the OPP
position have gained two, which increases
their strength TO four, and they have tie
ON the fifth As tie in kentucky is settled
by lottery, the chances are even for the "p-
position candidate Should he win the seat.
the Kentucky delegation will he tied in the
lIuusc-iiye democrats and five opposition
members.
I In Tennessee the opposition have gained
no less than four Cungressmen, which IN
crcasscs their strength 10 seven. and gives
of the delegation majority ot four.
The Opposition have gained two pcmhcrS
in North Carolina, which makes the new del
egntion Il tie--iuur democrats and four ol-
position members.
Thus. if the Presidential election should be
thrown into the House of Representatives,
us it may be- the reader will perceive that "a
each State, biz or little, gives i'll the House
only one vote for the President, the dcmocra-
cy have lost two. and perhaps three Southern
States If We add Maryland, even ~ a tie.
aS it was in the last Congress. and Texas as
tie. there will be four, and perhaps five
Southern States upon which the democracy
cannot count should the Presidential election,
on three highest candidates from the people,
he carried into the House.
In view of this contingency the Southern
| Opposition party have secured the balance OF
power, which may give them the whip hand in
/ the settlement of the question. But Is the
| issue in the House will not b" introduced till
! somewhere about the middle OF February, and
rs the session (lSGll will clo,c on the 18th
, Of March, the contest, without u decision,
may exhaust the session. In that event. tho
person elected rs Vice President. By thcpc
| pie or by the Senate. will become the Presi-
dent: and III view ni this contingency ctcvcry
party concerned remember the Importance Of
I their candidate for Vice President, and cut
! their cloth accordingly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Mexican Affairs.

WASHINGTON, August l6.-Letters from
the Juarez or Constitutional government OF
Mexico, Just received here, allude with great
satisfaction to the favor with which the de-
cree for the naturalization of the church
property is everywhere received-even IN
the city of Mexico; and especially is the
visit of Captain Aldham, the commander "t
her ma iesty's naval forces. 10 the president,
mentioned with qualification. aS on that oc-
caSion he took pleasure in announcing that.
by order Of the British government, he would
not enforce the measures heretofore con
tempased for the redress Of complaints, nor
do anything to emharass the administration.
General DcgulIad,, ut San Luis P"to>I,
has, ,ls Is supposed, almost nine thousand
troops under his command, preparing to
march un the City Of Mexico Arms ami
ammunition were constantly being received
by the Liberals.
Senior Malta, who has uSt returned from
New York, has concluded II contract Tor
materials of war. which will without unne-
cessary delay be forwarded Ia Mexico.
Mr.. Whitehead, who was banlShed from
Mexico, where he resided for many years,
will soon return to England in behalf OF tile
British bondholders, and will exert himself
to satisfy all their claims, the church pro
perry being the basis for the transaction; and
by which. it is thought, some millions OF
dollars will be realized for the benefit OF the
Constitutional government.
1t is not expected that Senior Lcrd" Will
make any pecuniary engagements IN New
York, but will merely take the preliminary
steps to that end, To be submitted to his
Government for consideration. Illus c"ntrm-
plated visit Ia President Buchanan and Sec
retarr Cass with Il view To have Il full and
tree talk on Mexican affairs, will doubtless
have the effect Of facilitating the neSotia-
ton OF II treaty satisfactory 10 both coun-
tries.
Mr.. Otway, the British Minister to Mexl-
co. was at last accounts in the City of MeXl-
leo, the dispatch for his recall not having
been received There is such information
in that city Us .iustiics the assertion that the
vacancy thus o,glSiomcd will be filled by II
successor friendly to the .Iuarcz Government.