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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
Rally-Rally.

1t behooves every Whig every member of
the Opposition party, to be at work-to zee
that every vote is at the polls. If we are
victorious on the 4th Thursday Of this month
we inaugurate party, that will in 1860
elect as President of the United States, a Ma
tional Conservative man under whose adj
ministration, our now distracted country,
will be Quoted, sectional strife will be stop
ped, our empty Treasury replenished, and
with harmony within our own borders, and
at peace with the nations of the world, we
will be in a few years, the most prosperous
and happy people upon the face of the globe:
If we are beaten IN the State, our defeat will
give encouragement to the Abolitionists Of
the North and the Secessionists and Multi
fers of the South, and the contest Of 1860
being in such an event a sectional contest,
it needs no prophet to foretell the result.
But we may prevent this. We have the
best prospect for success in our State that
we have ever had.
A great many Democrats are tired of their
party, have burst the chains which have so
long bound them, and are now with US,
fighting gloriously for their country! Re-
membering our gallant leader Henry Clay
who though dead. has left name behind,
the mention of which will rouse you to deeds,
that in the end will break the thraldOm in
which Virginia is now placed, once again,
let every voter of the Opposition be at the
polls next Thursday, to cast his vote.-Ler-
ingtOn Gazette
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
Sam Slick" in England.

Much has been said about the Knight
hood of Judge Halliburton, better known a.
Sam Slick, of Slickville." The Philadelphia
Press, one Of whose editors is familiar with
the details of English affairs, gives the fol-
lowing history of this individual.
Judge Halliburton, formerly Of Nova SEQ
tia, too we'll know as the author of''Thc
Clockmaker; or the SAYING and Doings of
Samuel Slick, Of Slickville," and other popu-
lar works, principally relating to British
North America, has been returned to Par
Lament in England, and will probably be a
strong aid to Lord perby's administration
He hus been elected NJ p. for the borough Of
Launceston. in Cornwall. which is much
the property of the Duke of Northumher-
land, that the 43s electors whom it contains,
out Of population of 1900, invariably
return whatever nominee his Grace pleaseS
to submit to their favorable attention. lie
enters Parliament at rather an advanced
age,-somewhat about GO, We believe, but
ls an excellent speaker, shrewd and ready.
apd will probably distinguish himself in his
new sphere of action The New York Times
saws that he has been made g. c. b., or
something of that sort by Queen Victoria
which Will enttie him hereafter to be called
Sir Samuel" He is not q g. c. B., Knight
Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, but
o simple knight, created by Letters Patent,
and bis designation is Sir Thomas Chandler
Halliburton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
Dangers of Spring.

About one-titth more persons die in May
than November. After being pent up in
the winter, it might be supposed that the
ability to 90 out and exercise in the luscious
air of spring time, would be productive of
increased vigor and health Of body; but this
is simply not the case This difference Of
mortality between the last month of spring
and the last month of fall, arises from causes
which are under the control Of the people or
beyond; two of each will be mentioned. The
natural causes are, lst--The increased damp
ness of the atmosphere, proven by the fact that
doors which shut easy in winter, do not do
so in summer. 2d.-Nature takes away the
appetite for meals, for heat-giving food, in
order to prepare the body for the increased
temperature Of summer. But two errors, In
practice at this time, interfere with wise
natures arrangements, and induce many
and painful and dangerous diseases. First,
the amount Of clothing is diminished too
soon Second, the conveniences OF ire In
our dwellings are removed too early. All
persons, especially children, old people, and
those in delicate health, should not remove
the thickest wollen flannel of mid- winter, un
iii some time in May, and then it should
De merely cHhiiSt w Ntlie 'hihhoi III"
terial.
Furnaces should not be removed, nor fire.
places and CRATES cleaned for the summer,
until the lst of June; for brisk fire in the
CRATE is sometimes very comfortable In the
last week in May; lat may be q rare occur
renee, but AZ it does sometimes take place,
it is better to be prepared for it than to sit
shivering for half day, with the risk to our
selves and children of some violent attack
of spring disease. By inattention to these
things, four causes are in operation to chill
the body and induce cold and fevers.
First-The dampness Of the atmosphere in
May.
Second The striking falling off in APP
petite for meats and other heating" food.
Third-The premature diminution of cloth
ing.
tourth-The too early removal Of the CON
yenience- Of fire.
And when the very changing condition of
the weather OF May is taken into account
it is no wonder, that under the influence of
40 many causes of diminution of the temper
ature of the body. many fall victims to dis
ease.
In November the healthiest month in the
year, we have put On our warmest clothing;
we have kindled our daily fires; We have
found keen relish for substantial food,
while the dampness Of the atmosphere has
been removed by the condensation Of increas-
ing cold. The wise will remember these
things for u lifetime, and teach them to their
children.-HdPS Jomnai Of HeaiM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
Compliment to Hon. A. H. Stephens.

AUGUSTA, (GEo., May 20.-Messrs VIM
NJ. D'Artigrac, H. II. Cummings, James
Gardner, Thomas j. Jennings, and one
hundred and eighty others have invited the
Hon. A. H. Stephens to an entertainment in
the city of Augusta These gentlemen, in
their letter, express their deep regret that
Mr.. S. has felt it necessary to retire from
the Congress of the United States, position
which he has fearlessly and eloquently
adorned as champion Of the rights of the
South They wish to manifest their esteem
and respect for him personally and as their
representative. Mr.. Stephens has accepted
of the invitation, naming the I'd day of July,
and concludes his letter of response by say
ing: my object on all occasions was to
do my duty fully and fearlessly, and II
have 80 performed it as to meet the appro.
baton of those whose rights, interests, and
honor were committed to my charge could
seek no greater qualification. Human aspl-
rations cannot attain higher result
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
Murder and Suicide.

4 shocking case Of murder and suicide
occurred in New York, on the 10Th inst. 1t
appears that few years ago, Julius Osten-
berg married Miss Bertha Wanmacher, a
dressmaker, then aged 20 years. About two
months ago. his wife discovered that he had
another wife and several children, in Ger
many, and accordingly left him and returned
to her parents, where her husband pursued
her, for the purpose of forcing or entreat,
ing her to return and live with him again
but she having persistently refused to do so,
her husband repaired to the house, and as
his wife was proceeding from the store on
the ground floor, up stairs, with a jug of beer,
Ostenberg shot her with a revolver, and then
shot himself with horse-pistol. Both died
in few moments The affair created III
tense excitement, and the house was sooE
surrounded by an immense crowd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
The Death of DR.. Lardner.

Humboldt had scarcely reached his grave,
science has not returned from his funeral
when another citizen of the world is called
away, Dr. Dionysius Lardner, as we learn
by the Canada, is dead. The deceased was
born at Wexford, Ireland, in 1870, and gra-
duated at Trinity College, where he subse-
quently took holy orders, and became the
chaplain OF that institution after his separa-
ton from his first wife. lie soon, however,
gave up the office Of chaplain. At an early
period of life he evinced taste for art and
science, and during his subsequent active ca
reer he contributed, perhaps, more than any
other man to the diffusion of knowledge in
those branches in popular and practical
form As lecturer he was most successful.
His compilations were highly interesting.
clear and instructive, and though not pos
sessed of large originality or genius, nor in
the proper sense, great man, yet his con
tributiOns TO the cause OF science were very
valuable. He had the merit Of producing
the first cheap publication Off scientific work
ever published in Observation-Disclosures Cab
met Encyclopedia Of Science and Arts of
which some two hundred volumes were issu-
ed. He was also, at one time, the Professor
vi NdluIdI hIioooPhl III WV A'''""' AZ
versity.
1t was in the winter of 1889, when DR..
Lardner was about 48 years of age, that he
accepted an invitation from wealthy
gentleman named Heavyside, to spend
some days with his family at their house in
Brighton. During his visit he became en-
amored of the wife of his host and shortly
afterward the world was astonished with the
news that the doctor had eloped with the la
dy. The history Of this affair is too we'll
known to need repetition. Capt. Heavyside
sued Dr. Lardner for damages, and obtained
a verdict ofS40,0OO.
In 1910 the doctor came with Mrs. Heavy
side to the United States, where his lecturng
career was pecuniarily successful. In ls45,
he returned to Europe, and since then has
resided in Paris. On the death of Capt.
IIeavyside he married bis widow, by whom
he has had family of three children. BY
his first wife he had two sons, one Of whom
committed suicide, and the other is now all
officer in the British army.
Since his return to Europe Dr. Lardner
has contributed largely Ia the periodical lite
nature Of the day; one of his latest works be-
ing paper on the efficacy of the deadly i'll
struments of war which owe their improve
ment to chemical science.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
A Clsan shirt-Collsr Candidate.

The contest for Congress between Skinner
and Harris, one the caucus nominee of the
Democracy, and the other an independent
Democratic candidate, in the Tenth Legion,
has made that point of delightful recreation
to we "lookers-on in Vienna"
Plots and counter-plots are hunted up by
the friends of each gentleman, and treason
to party, combining with the adversary, &c,
are charges common among the friends OF
the candidates.
A friend of Mr. Harris, in repelling char
ges against his favorite, notices several of
them, to which we invite attention. He
ys:-"One writer, see, in the Rocking
ham Register, dssails Harris for nearing
a clean shirt collar; another for hauing a
carpet on his floor, and for nearing loatch
chain"
Rockingham must be "a hard road to ira
vel" if a man is liable to an assault be-
cause he wears clean shirt collar!-Fyed.
Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
Baptism Of Henry Clay.

A recent letter from the Rev. +. +. berk-
lev, Rector of st. Georges Church, St, Louis
to W. A. Bell, esq, Of Paducah, Ky, settles
a very important historical fact. MIR; Il. was
for many years Mr.. Clay's pastor, at Lexing-
ton, KY, and held the most intimate rela-
TONS with him. He ssys:-"Mr. Clay was
baptised in his parlor, Mt Ashland, on the
ed of June, ls47, in our usual way, by
pouring a handful of water on his head IN
the name of the Holy Trinity; one Of his
daughters-in-la and four Of his grand
daughters being baptised at the same time.
and in the same way"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

LORD LYNDHURsT, who now, at eighty five
is shining as conviyially as ever. At din
ner-party given by Rothcshild to the British
statesmen who have been favorable to the
Jewish claims, he is thus sketched:
THE dinner was as agreeable as one IN
der such circumstances could be, and the
guests in as good spirits a. men who have
fought good fight, and now may iustlfably
indulge But hear from one who was pre-
sent at what may be fairly considered a sem'
public celebration, that the gayest, the wit,
test the most convivial of the perty-its life
and soul-was not any of the younger men
of the company, but one whom one is almost
tired of calling the venerable Lord Lynd'
hurst To be still, at eighty-hye, first in th1
Senate and at the dinner-table, was indeed,
an exceptional lot. His lordship may well
take, as believe he does now, no inconSld
cradle pride in dwelling upon his great age
1t is, however, singular instance Of the fN,
tent to which the oldest and most trivial
weaknesses are found in the strongest char.
acters, that it is only within the very few last
years that his lordship was most SENSITIVE {,
anything which implied that he was no long
er young. Perhaps, indeed, in that there
was something Of the feeling which On one
occasion led him to purchase from al engra
yer, the plate on which his handsome tea
lures were, as he thought, disadyantageousIy
depicted"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
The meeting then adjourne'

The Maine Democracy invite Judge Doug
Las, says correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press, ito attend their Convention and bold
u r-ocla;m their determination to send to
fhsrleston Anti-Buchanan delegates; They
.nnv and endorse the resolutions Of the Har-
r;.bnro Union State-Rights Democratic Con-
yeutioS of the 18th of April" We presume
Ill the dslseates 10 The Charleston Conven'
ton will Be- amt Buchanan" The BE-
ing in favor of Mr.. Buchanan, just now ~
not the thing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

The General Muster for the 5Ith Regi-
m emit came of in Leesburg. yesterday, Col,
Sanford Ramey, commanding. The Cavalry
under command Of Captain Shreve, presen-
ted handsome appearance, TAils the Mill,
tia, nnder the command of their respective
Officers. though obliged to march through
the mud, looked cheerful and contented.--
The officers were all uniformed.
The Regiment was reviewed by Col \.
Berkeley. -LeesLauy Washingtonian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
The Conversion" of Lola Montez IL an

The conversion" of Lola Montez is an
nounced. She has, it is said, quietly settled
down an humble, peaceful, exemplary. reli-
gious woman, in her own domicil in Picca-
Oily, London, having amassed sufficient
sum to purchase and pay for house, which
is now the receptacle and centre of large
number of the wealthy and pious of London,
male and female
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

NARROW EscApE.-Wm. NJ. MoseIy, ESQ,
was victim of an accident on Saturday last,
an escape from the fatal consequences Of
which seems almost miraculous. Mr. Nose
" was few miles below Danyille, when the
storm of Saturday came up, and passing By
a barn, he concluded to take shelter under
its roof. just as he was entering the door
of the barn, the roof was blown of, and
shed attached to the barn fell with tremen'
dous crash, burying Mr. Mosely beneath it,
timbers. 1t 80 happened that two logs fell
in position parallel to each other, one on
each side of a small ditch or gully, and as
luck would have it, Mr.. Mosely was stretch
ed at length beneath these two logs, with tho
whole mass of timber over him, and he only
protected from their crushing weight by
the sides of the logs between which he was
extended His legs were crossed aud held
firmly beneath the tmbers, so that he was
utterly unable to extricate himself AT thi,
iuncture the rain began to descend in tor,
rents, and the gully in which he was firmly
planted, was soon filled with water running
in O swift current over and beside him. BY
dint Of much exertiOn in raising his head,
he was enabled to keep his mouth above the
stream until the rain was over, when SONS
one came to look after the DEMOLISHED BAN,
and finding him in that condition soon
brought to his aid some five or six negro fel,
lows. and removing the mass of timber re-
leased him from his confinement MIR. Nose
ly's I'M ures are not very serious and he /,
doing well.-D anriUc TRIMS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

In Philadelphia, the two constables con-
victed of the larceny of $4,000. the property
of Karster, have been sentenced to eighteen
months in the county prison. Alderman
Aliens sentence, who was convicted with
them, was postponed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

A call has been issued for Wool Growers
Fair and Convention, which is announced
to assemble ut Cleveland, on the 4th OF Au-
gust next, and will probably be attended by
wool growers from all parts Of the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

All the private letters from Mexico have a
responding tone in regard to the situation of
affairs. They are likely to be worse before
they can be mended. Mr.. McLane, it is
stated, will take summer quarters at Nina
titan, or in some place out of Vera Cruz
Mr.. McLane has negotiated no treaties "a yet,
whatever he may be instructed to do here
after
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

The Hon. Mr.. keitt, of South Carolina,
reached Washington last evening, accom-
panied BY his bride. He was married at
Vaudeville, S. c., on Wednesday last to
Miss Sue Sparks. Mr., KS many warm
norsonsl friends. here will find them at his
lid quarters, Willards. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ksist are on their way to Europe, designing
to 90 out in the Persia on fsr next trip
Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

Some of the verdicts at the coroners' in
quests, in England on the bodies from the
wreck ofthe Pomona, censure the navigation
which took the ship so much out of her
course, and condemn the portion of the crew
which deserted the passengers, and took pos
session of of boat, and call for an admiral
ty inquiry into the facts of the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

The intelligence from Venezuela is not
gratifying. The country is suffering from
the usual disease of tropical America-revo-
luton. Old Gen. Paez has been obliged to
take up the sword again..
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

Leonard Scott & Co., have republished the
May number of Backwood's Magazine 1t
contains articles on Popular Literature, ia
pan, Turin, and several interesting tales, &c.
Robt. Bell, Agent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

People generally think that the contest III
this Congressional district is pretty warm,
but it would appear that the battle between
Faulkner and Boteler, in the adjoining dis
trict, is hotter STILL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

The Southern Convention, at Vlcksburg,
adjourned on the 18th instant, latter labo-
rious session" of FIVE days. to meet at At
lanta, Ga. on the second Monday in Novem-
her 1850.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

The agricultural reports from the West are
favorable. In Illinois, though there had
been too much wet. vegetation was rapid and
forward and further north, in Wisconsin,
unusually early development prevails.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

We learn from the Leonardtown Beacon
that Judge Grain has conferred upon Geo.
Fred. Maddox, esq, the appointment OF
States Attorney for ST. Mary's county, Md.
Mr.. NJ. will worthily and well perform the
duties deyolYed upon him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

DR.. Jas. B. Davis, of Fairfield district, 5.
c., gentleman prominent in that State for
his enterprise in stock-raising and agricul-
ture, and who was employed some years ago
by the Sultan of Turkey to introduce the
cotton culture in his dominions, died on the
9th inst
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

The Rev. Alexander Gregg, of South Car
dine, has been unanimously elected Episco-
pal Bishop of Texas, by the Episcopal Con-
vention at Galveston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23

Lieutenant John Pegram, U. S. A., son
of the late General Pegram, has received
permission from the War Department to pro-
coed to the theatre of hostilities in Europe,
in order to perfect himself in the knowledge
of his profession. by studying the equipment
and military evolutions of the forces now OPP
posed in Sardinia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
The Fredericksburg Herald says:-"Mr

Secretary Cobb says that John Mitchelps
Southern Citizen" newspaper, has done
more harm to the South than it ever could
do good, and that it was more Objectionable
than Black Republican journal, its doc
trines being equally hateful"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-23
Execution of johnson

The execution of James II johnson f.
the murder Of his wife, at Rappahanno,k
Court House. Va, on Friday week, ha. bsan
already announced. The miserable man
died an awful death, rs will be seen bv ,ts
following, taken from the correspondence f
the Wilmington a. c. Herald:
AT o'clock, p. NJ, the prisoner Wa,
brought from the Jail under guard. accomna,
MED by the Sheriff, Deputy Sheriff and If
Carter, his guard while in jail, the pr,oner
on foot. it being his desire to walk.
At 20 minutes past one they arrived at H..
place of execution, and after adjusting the
rope, the Sheriff asked the prisoner if he hal
anything to say. With a firm voice he a..
serted his innocence; said he believed m.
wife was poisoned, but the deed was comm;,
ted by one Of darker race, lalluding 70 HI.
woman servant;) that several of the witna.,
ses had sworn falsely, mentioning the,
names, among them lady, and that all N,
evidence had been vanished; that he W..
tried by an honorable jury, condemned nv
an impartial Judge; that the young lady i'm.
plicated was not guilty of all of which h.
was accused; that her friends had sen, her
from Loudoun county here To throw the al,
grace upon him. The Rev. Mr. Fitzpstrick
then made quite an affecting PRAYER. and
bidding the prisoner farewell with solemn
benedction. retired from the scene
Up to this time, johnson he'd appeared per,
fectly callous to the proceedings, but now
when Miller was adjusting the cap he trem.
bled in every joint, and the Deputy Sheriff
supported him until the cap was properly
fixed. As soon rs the officers let him 20 h.
threw himself Immediately backwards a. il
trying 10 lie down on the scatf0ld, but the
rope being too short drew the moose around
under his chin. The Deputy Sheriff turned
back to place the rope i'll its proper position.
at the same time telling him TO stand up, tina,
it would be much better for him. But he
asked Miller to leave him. NJ. then de-
scended from the seafold. and touching the
spring, let the door down at | o'clock. The
position in which johnson had fixed himself
having drawn the rope stra ght, he received
no jar whatever, but Just eased him down.
lie could be heard breathing further ID
than he could be heard while speaking His
respiration was audible for full five minutes.
and he struggled violently for that length Of
time, when he appeared more quiet. After
hanging 20 minutes, the physicians, AmIss
and Alsop, examined him and found life lot
extinct. owing. as was supposed, to his hav.
ing slipped the moose around next TO his
throat, and his dying SO hard is conjecturei
to have proceeded from the same cause
After hanging 80 minutes he was lowered
some, and left hanging 10 minutes longer,
making 40 in all, when he was lowered into
his coffin, and submitted to the care Of his
nephew, who took him to his former resi-.
dence, kept him "a hours in hopes Of his re-
vival and finally buried him in the grave
from which his wife was taken, when she
was removed to Loudoun County by her
friends"