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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
L. H. & G. C. SCHNEIDER.

South side Pc. Are. Jctre,n lOh and llh streets,
WASHINGTON. ID. c.,
DEALERS IN BUILDERS HARDWARE.
WE would call the attention ot Carpenters and
w Builders to our large assortment OF BUILD.
Frs HARDWARE, which we will sell at reduced
prices. We name in paIt
200 doz. Wilson's Sash Pullies, Ii, 2, 2t ill.,, No.
! and 2.
500 ditto Assorted Butts Loose and Fast Joints.
200 Kegs Assorted Avalon Nails.
A large assortment of Locks, Knobs, Bolts,
Screws. Strap Hinges, Files, &r, Persons wishing
to purchase will find it to their advantage to give
US q call, Washington, feb l9-ec6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

MOBILE, May 2S-Freights on cotton in this
market 70 Liverpool have advanced, and are now
quoted at 1872 of q Jenny. Sterling exchange
without alteration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26
AUCTION SALES.

nCCOoUAN MILLS AT PUBLIC SAIL
~ The above well known MILLS will b" offered
Gar .,I.. by auction, on Wednesddy, June lHL IHJ9.
ar II o'cLock, w., in front of the Mayors ONCE
Alexandria. They are situated in the town Of De-
coauan. Prince William county, Va, at The Lt"d
Of tide water, on the Occoquan river, and have VA
fer carriage to Alexandria, from which the: are
distant about sixteen miles by land 10y means OF
IN. Occoouan and Potomac rivers. Ia the MeF-
chant or FIGURING MILL We run three pans "i NJ
and n hall, und three pairs of nSe feet tELN'h
BlRkS.
Tho north wall Of the MILL stands on th'
Esai Occnuuan river, so that vessels deliver gram
into the MILL. and FLOUR is lowered iy block
and tackle into their holds.
e= There ie also a GRlST MILL, with one pair
Eli Of BURRS. II SAW-MILL, and PLASTER
MILL. The water wheels are all twenty feet high,
and overshot. The water power and privileges
are known to he the most valuable between ths
Potomac and Rsppahannock.
There IL excellent opportunity to select any quail
iy OF wheat in the Alexandria market, and The
supplies derived from the neighboring country arc
considerable.
The situation is as healthy, perhaps, as any III
the world.
At the same time will be offered for SALE, a
@eS FRAME DWELLING, used ~ the Mi!icrS
a. house, and II LARGE STONE MANSION.
with all the necessary out buildings, GARDEN.
ORCHARD. ac., and beautifully situated. f.s-
secession given Immediately.
TERMS One fourth Of the purchase money -
he paid in hand, the balance in three equal install
mentS. at one, two, and three years. with int,fc'',
to be secured 10y a deed Of trust.
JOSEPH JANNEY & co.
az, ou-.n,s AlpxAndri,. w.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

NllARLES HERNDON, (LArg CONWAY &
~ HERNDoN,J ATTORNEY AT LAW, FRED
ERIcksBrRG, Va, CONTINUES to practice in the
Courts of kias George, stafford, Caroline. Spot
sylyamia. and TIE town of Fredericksburg.
Collections promptly made aud remitted.
-RfpEHtSCrS:-
David Funston, MesSrs. Fowie 4 Co.,
George W. Brent. Messrs. CahenoSe 4 Co..
Francis l.. smith, McNeigh 4 Chamberlain
John b. Daingcrfeld, Smoot, Uhler i Co.,
John ). Barbour, Robinson & Payne,
Lewis Nckenzie, John II. Brent,
Burke & Herbert, Bryan. Adams 4 Co,
e. +. Suite 4 Co., and other merchants.
fredericksburg. Va. iy 2f-daciy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

ArrRAY.- Several youths were on Tuesday
evening comgrrsatri near Colross, in the
North Western suburbs of the city. when n
quarrel arose between two of them, Edward
Green and Oscar Mankin. beth Of whom had
been drinking, and Mankin inflicted with Il
knife a slirht wound in the head near the
right temple. and another upon the arm Of
Green. and then fled, and has not Yet been
apprchrndcd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

DIscrssloN.- Francis l.. Smith, esq, a
candidate for the House of Delegates, address
~ed a large and respectable meeting of the cit
liens, ut Liberty Hall, on Tuesday night. on
topics connected with the election. Lewis
Mckenzie, esq, the other candidate, address
ed the people iii reply. The discussion was
well conducted, and everything passed off
quietly and in good temper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

REyINrg BmL-The Revenue Rill for the
year 1859. has been under discussion III both
branches ofthe City Council, and passed the
Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night. 1t
was tn have been further considered i'll the
Common Council last night, The main tea.
lures ofthe bill pre- similar to the last years
The bill, 10 soon as passed, will be published.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

WHITE SQulRREI.-MrS. Benjamin Hughes,
of this city, Il famous hunter in these parts,
shot II few days since, in the woods, at the
Bluff, below this city, in Prince Georges
County, Md, Il White Squirrel. 1t is very
seldom that White Squirrels are seen here
abouts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

ACE MANTIl.hAS AMI FOlNTS.-A
IL large Gt"ct Of Gimpure and French lace Man
t,iii,s aud Points, just received direct trom the
manufacturers and importers, together with q
handsome assortment Ut CAFES, suitable fur the
season. Ali vi The aboy. goods are uf the latest
styles and inportations. and viii be sold very low.
5. y W. MEYENBERG, Sarepta Hall.
49,.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

DARGAlNSi BARGAlNSi!-Havin doier.
- mined ia change my present business, | will
commence from this day Ia sell my entire stock OF
FANCY GuunS, Hosiery, Gloves. Trimmings,
Euttnns, Fans, Combs, Brushes, Threads. Cutlery,
Pcrfumery, &c.. at cr.t for en.h. Persons III want
of any al the aroye good, will lind il to their
advantage To- give mc n call before purchasing
elsewhere c. c. BERRY. y king-st.
mY2L pr. VIM. Dom. 4 EnirfnX NrMs .nnY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

ItREAT ATTRACTION III ARpEH FOR
" JUNE. at FHENCHS B"o& ""d Pcrjod;c"i
U"p"t.-N"w l. the lime To subscribe. Com
mencument of II new Volume. Circulation 49,
Geo copies. Harper is the Giant of the Month
lies" Price - cts. per No.. or 81 per annuIu, de.
livcrcd in any part Of the city, or mlilvd to any
part Of the country. my %
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

wSr FOR THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES:--
W. are authorized to announce LEWIS McXfN-
1ti a candidate for the next House Of Delegates
u Virginia. nay 6-te
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

II. II. TAYLOR & Co., ~ West st.. New York.
DAVID COOPER, Is North Wharres, philadclphia,
BRADLEY 4 TAYLOR. Georgetown, d. {.
M u
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-26

NJc'CORMICk'S REAP1NG AND MOVING
wi MACHINE, with the Improvements for
lSJg. i. warranted. ~ Il Reaper. Mower. aud Com
hined Reaper aud Mower. superior to any other
manufactured. For sale by
ADDISON, WALLACE / CO,
INV l. No. Il Union It,. Ioie Agents i'll Alex.
SD BBLS. X. L. Il \. STARTS STAND
~ ARD CRUSHED SUGAR, received this day,
and for sale by Imy 49, j. +. DouiLASS.
I. CASKS VERY SUPERIOR SCOTCH ALE,
Lei in stone jar, tor saIe toy
mvI ~ WASHINGTON 4 co.
~ BAGS prime Mocha Coffee. just received
~ aud for sale 10y WASHINGTON 4 CO.
my 20
IN BBLS. M. | Potomac Herring, packed on
~ the Shore, for family Use, for .ale by
Ipy 20 WASHINGTON L co.
NHU2NS.-Staf and Barrel Churns, for sale
~ nv fmh 1sl JOHN OGDEN.
T~HEESE.-New York Goshen Cheese, for sale
~ by [my Isl J. y. HARPER i CO.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

Conviction OF Nash..Trial or Red.
dout-- CIose 81 tho Tern, etc.
FoRr MADISON, May 81.
EDS. GATE CRY: The jury in the case of
tho State Of Iowa ~. Philip Nash, received
their charge from the Court and retired to
consider their verdict this morning at half
past O'Clock and returned into Court this
evening at O'Clock with verdict Of "Guil-
~ Of Murder in the First Degree" Upon
the verdict being announced, the defendant
addressed the Jury, declaring the verdict
false and himself an innocent man. The tes-
timony is the same adducsd upon the former
trial, and the result is what was generally
anticipated.
The oase was conducted with very marked
ability by the counsel on both sides. The
efforts Of Messrs. Miller and Hall for thu
defendants are justly regarded as the ablest
ever made at the bar OF this county. The
trial Of Reddout is progressing, and will
probably consume the balance Of the term
Judge Springer continues to give universal
satisfaction in the discharge of his off,
cial duties and to win golden opinions from
everybody. KEOKUK.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

A State Convention Of the Republicans Of Iowa
Is called 10 assemble by their delegates at the City
of Dies Moines, Mt III o'clock q. m, on w ednesday
the I'D day Of June, 1859, for the nomination OF
officers to be elected 1T the generx election in Octo-
Der Of this year. Candidates arc to be selected for
the Offices Of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and
three Judges Of the Supreme Court. Tie Conven
ton will take such other action a. may, in its
opinion contribute to the success Of the principles
and organization Of the Republican party Of this
State and Of the Union.
Every organised county will be entitled to one
Delegate in the Convention, and TO ono additional
Delegate for each 100 voters latter the first lo0)
and for any additional fraction Of so or more votes
cast ct the last General Election for Hon. Elijah
Sells, as Secretary Of State.
The attention Of the Republican Central Com
NIT tees OF their respective counties la directed to
the calling Of the County Conventions for the APP
pontment OF Delegates, in the ratio above sta tied
and for efficient organization preparatory to the
canvass. JOHN A. KASS0N,
II. N. HOXIE,
N. ]. RUSCH,
DIN. COOLEY,
Oh JEROME,
X. l.. b. CLARKE,
TH0S. SEELY,
Republican State Central Committee,
Des Moines, March 20, 1859.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

Isaw Louis Napoleon riding out with the
Empress yesterday in the Champs Elysees, in
an open barouche, despite the rain. He, con-
trary to his usual custom, was talking and
laughing, to show the public the clouds on
tho horizon are not dangerous. He was re-
ceived with perfect silence. There was not
. cheer-scarcely hat raised to him. He
is cursed by everybody. On 'Chapge the po-
lice have to dispense the groups, so hostile is
the feeling exhibited towards him. / expect
his star 10 waning, and another revolution 10
brewing. A coalition is evidently forming
against him. Germany is in arms. Eng
land 10 arming. Russia is neutral. The
nation are becoming restless; even the army
is opposed to war. There are no soldiers in
Paris but the Imperial Guard and Municipal
Corps. Heaven only knows what is in store
for Europe. Poland, Turkey, the Danubian
Principalities, Montenegro and Servia are
oil agitated. The Orleans family 10 said to
be actively intriguing. The French priest.
hood are bitterly opposed to Louis Napoleon
| Who can read the future ?-[Pari Cor. N. o
Picayune, April 25th.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

eg-A British officer writing from Tshe-
ran, Persia, to the London Times, remarks |:
"a Cathartic Pill manufactured by an Amer
loan chemist (Dr. J. @. Aver, of Lowell,
Mass. has cured the Shah Of . Liver Com
plant that threatened his life. This simple
fact, as might be expected, renders the
Americans immensely popular here, while We
English are overlooked. Doubtless our own
scholars made the discoveries which he en-
ploys, and thus it 10 in everything: we do
the labor, then the mousing Americans put
their mark on it and take the reward. Dr..
Aver 10 idolized by the Court and it's retain
ers here, which will doubtless be reflected to
him on gold snuff box, or diamond hiltAd
sword, while not the name even Of DAvy,
Christoson or Brodie--ths great lights BY
which he shinss-is known."-[Y. Y. Sunday
Paper.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02
IMPORTANT DEcrsIoN-DrrxAr OF RI

IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN-DErEAr OF THE PA.
TRooS-TRIuHPH OF THE LANDHoLDERs.-
Judge Gould has just made one Of the most
;mpc-..a. ss ~a.! 80 popular decisions oy.r
delivered in this judicial District. In case
tried on Tuesday in Schoharie County, he
ruled that, the Court OF Appeals having
just decided that ssthe condition OF landlord
and tenant" does not subsist between our
PATRONS on one side and the tenants on the
other, therefore the former cannot sue the
latter for any rent, in any shape. In conse-
quence OF this decision, Judge Gould ruled
that the PATRONS could not maintain suits
against the landholders. The suit was ac-
cordingly struck from the calendar. We
get this from person who heard the de-
csion. II he has not misunderstood Judge
Gould, No have reached point in the Anti
Rent troubles which will soon quiet that ex-
element which has existed in the manor
towns Tor the past twenty five years, and
which must exist 80 long as it is claimed that
involuntary servitude" or feudal tenures
exist IN this State. We congratulate the
landholders on their FIRST great victory
The decision Of Judge Gould should lead to
genera. illumination 1t the Hslderbureh
We imagine il will.-Albany Standard.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

ANEcDors OF AN x-PRxsIDENT.-Whe
Mr.. FILLMORE was practicing law in the Buff
falo courts, he was . pretty formidable an
tagoniss. Upon one occasion witty lawyer
BY the name Of Talcott was his opponent, and
the latter, wishing to show to the jury how
strong his rivals case was fortified, made use
OF phrase which he presumed would come
home to their feelings. "Not only" said
he, shave my clients rights been invaded,
but also, to sustain that inroad, you find ar
rayed against him the best talent In the coun-
try-the right bousr Of the profession"
"What does the gentleman on the Opposite
side mean BY the right bower" said Mr.. f.,
VINO nao never played game Of euohre in
his life.
"Why,' said Talcott, with sly wink to
tho jury, 81 thought everybody know what
that means-the biggest knsve in the pack!"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02
Republican County Convention

The Republicans Of Lee County will meet in
convention at CHARLESTON, on TUESDAY, the
18th of JUNE, for the purpose Of selecting Dele
gates to the Republican State Convention to NOM
mate candidates fer Governor, Lieut. Governor and
Judges Of the Supreme Court.
The Repub licans Of the several Townships Of the
county will hold their Township Meetings, at the
usual places of holding elections, on Saturday, the
18th day OF June, to select delegates to attend the
County Convention, unless other arrangements fol-
primary meetings are made by the Township Con.
mittees.
The Convention will decide for itself whether Il
make nominatio for County Officers, or whethe,
such nomiu ations shall be made At convention /,
be subsequently called.
By order Of the Republican County Con- mittee.
PhILIP VIELE, Chairman.
May 18th, 1859.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

The Utica Observer announces the ap.
preaching marriage of MIR. John Heenan, the
"Benicia Boy" "to beautiful young lady
OF high position, socially and artistically,
who has been regarded by the artists Of Cin-
cinnasi with much admiration /; who has great
talents, and writes q great deal for vsrious
periodicals. She was born in . soldiers
barracks, and educated as soldiers daugh-
ter" This was case, on both sides, OF love
at first sight. Some bloodthirsty brothers,
however, have sworn to bar the marriage,
and the young lady is closely watched; but
there is no doubt OF the "Benicia Boy" and
the "Military Star" being married, in spite
OF oil these pugilistio displays by her Pork
opolis admirers"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

The war.

The War.
Rumos Of war are again afoat.
They come from the bright and classic South.
The tyrant grasps ct the victim 4 throat.
Patriots, speak with the lannon's mouth
Speak speak Patriots, speak
Think Of tho Roman think Of the Greek
Patriots, Patriots, Patriots, speak
Despots and Kings, upon rickety thrones,
Tren bic, tremble, the tempest e abroad;
The land and the sea arc filed with bones
Trust in your good right arms and God
Trust trust Patriots, trust
Dcspots and Kings are hut gilded dust
Patriots, Patriots, Patriots, trust
Poland, Hungary, awake rise up
And thou, Green Isle, In yon lashing sea,
And all who have drank Of the bitter cup
OF oppression, arise and be free
Up up! Patriots, mp
Dash 10 the earth the accursed cup!
Patriots, Patriots, Patriots, up!
The false, honsyed words heed not, that tell
You tyrants viii ever relax their grasp;
History has proved them false ~ hell
They will Cypress TO the latest gasp
Shout shout Patriots, shout
Think Of the chains and the smarting knout
Patriots, Patriots, Patriots, shout!
Man was not made to be gyved nor trod;
You were not made to be cringing slaves;
"Strike for your homes, your altars--God -.
Strike for Liberty, or for graves
Strike strike Patriots, strikel
Better the grave than the lash or pike
Patriots, Patriots, Patriots, striksl
strike-for the child in its mothers arms
striko-for the siIe--oid, feeble and worn
strike-for thy boy--for thy daughters charms
Strike-for the babe that is yet unborn
Fight fight Patriots, fight!
The Hero's grave has no starless night
Patriots, Patriots, Patriots, fight
KEoKUK, May 3lst, 1859.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

Report OF the Government Commits
sioncrs In the M ock Isla ma bridge
Case.
We find in the Rock Island Argus some
what lengthy extracts from the Official re-
port OF the commissioners in the above
case. We give the following synopsis Of the
material points:
They say that the turn-table pier is larger
than is necessary. II should have been made
no longer or broader than was absolutely
necessary. Itneed not have been m ore than
2s5 feet long. Its actual length is 355 feet.
The difference between the necessary
and the actual length-sixty feet-great-
ly heightens the obstruction, by contracting
the waterway, increasing the velocity Of the
water, and presenting more surface for boats
to strike against.
They say that the piers are not placed par
aliei with the current, but at angles varying
from rs degrees to l4a degrees. The effect
OF this obliquity is to treble the obstruction
to the how OF the water, and consequently to
affect the increase Of velocity in the same ra-
ito. Another consequence is, that the pas
sages OF steamboats, and RATS through the
draw and between the piers, are rendered
much more difficult and hazardous.
They say that the draw on the Iowa side
is rendered useless by the formation therein
of an eddy. This eddy, as nearly % can be
estimated, is 100 feet wide at the foot Of the
pier, and the turbulence in the water caused
by it extends about 500 feet below. Its ef.
feet on the passage Of boats is to increase
the difficulty, on account of the care required
to avoid getting one part Of the boat into j,
while another part is in the current Of the
draw.
The surface OF the water, they say, at the
upstream end Of the turn.table pier, 10 l61
inches above the surface Of the water at the
downstream end. The extent OF the bach
water or remous as nearly as could be est
mated. 10 about $50 feet.
They givei as their opinion that the bridg.
is badly located; that in consequence of it,
location tits greater obstruction to the pas
sage OF boats than was necessary; and tina
any site in the vicinity below Rock Islam,
would have been better.
The Board recapitula.e some of the oorreo
principles Of bridge building, .o1 Il. purpo.
Of showing how far they have been con
formed to or departed from in the construc
ton Of this bridge. Those principles are
LIST. That at given place in locating
bridge over any stream, the site where ID
velocity OF the current is minimum, shout
be selected.
I'd. That in designing bridge. the pie,
should have the minimum cross section cor
sistcnt with the support Of the superstrus
ture, thus offering the least obstruction
the flow Of the water, and increasing the ',
locity Of the current as little as possible.
Sd. The piers should always be placed pa
allel with the thread Of the stream, for Il
same reasons as those stated in the secor
principle, and because they thus render Il
passage OF boats and RATS less difficult.
4th. In designing bridge over riv
having large commerce in boats and raft
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

UTThe Hon. Edward Everett is not hope
full for Italy in the present crisis. In an ar
ticle in the Ledger on the war, after giving
= brilliant picture Of the dream of Italian
nationality, he says:
Unhappily, however for Italy, the bright
vision vanishes like perturbed spirit at the
breaking of the chilly dawn Of real life. The
Sandman hates the barbarian from beyond
the Alps, but he hates his Lombardo. v enc
tian brother on the other side OF the Pc, not
less intensely. The Genoess has not yet for.
gotten that he was robbed Of his Sea- born
independence, and made subject to the crown
OF Turin, by that Congress Of Vienna, which
sat to redress the wrongs Of revolutionary
France. Tusoans and Neapolitans and Sic
ilians and subjects OF the Eccl siastioal States
have for ages regarded each other with aver
zion and scorn.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02
Extensive Fire.
Wuw..r..,~

WHz..n ..s., MAJ g.
An extensive fire occurred here this morn
ing by which almost the entire block Of build.
ings on the north side Of the square were de.
stroyed. The fire originated ID the store oil
Robert Wilson, and the 6Ames spread 90 rap.
idly, that in short time all the buildings
between J. Chabron's store and Steil's Ho-
tel, IA in number, were burned. The ERE i.
supposed to have been the work Of an ineen.
diary. The loss is estimated at about $780,.
900.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02

LATER rRoH EURoPE.-The America has
arrived, with three days later intelligence,
but the news by her has not yet been sent
over the telegraph. 1t is probable that she
has brought news Of a collision between the
Austrian and allied armies.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02
nch College.

The lcarian Community at Nauvoo will, on
the 18th instant, open IN institution at that
place called the Icarian College. They un-
dertake, among other branches Of education
to impart the French language in six months.
For that purpose especially, we should pre-
sumo the institution would offer very superb
or advantages. Those desiring to make in
quiries can address A. Marchand, Nauvoo.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1859-06-02
Plead Usury.

A case whore the statute against usury was
plead the other day, was brought to our no.
tice. The interest was seven per cent. per
month. The amount claimed under the con
tract was 5000. Under the plea of usury by
the borrower, the judgment was rendered for
$500.