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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

the Goth of June and this day we have man
aged to rescue all the vessels lrsm under the
guns Of the batteries, except the Cormorant.
Lee. and Plover: they are utterly destroyed,
but the remainder have been patched up
sufficient TO make them float
The kestrel iloated out in the most ex-
traordinary manner, and managed to steam
out and join the rest Of the squadron last
evening and the Chinese, who have kept up
iesuitcry fire on our vessels ever since the
18th. are now left in the quiet enjoyment of
their victory. The Americans, though they
took no part in the action, have been extremely
kind in assisting our wounded, and in various
other ways have earned the good wishes If
the whole squadron. | send You list Of
the killed and wounded, which you will see
is very heavy one, considering that the
total number of men of all arms engaged
did not exceed 100 men. There may be
one or two names omitted, but it is very
difficult to discover among so many vessels
who are III the list of casualties. | cannot
now ascertain the number of seamen and
marines in each vessel, but the total loss.
including officers and men Of all arms, is 464
killed and wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28
Aborigines in the Sandwich Islands.

The natives of the Sandwich Islands, like
the Indians Of this country, appear to fade
away upon the approach Of the foreigners
A letter from the Islands, received at the
rooms of the American Board in Boston,
give brief report upon the condition and
prospects Of the Island, in which it's stated
1.-The Islands, or the inhabitants upon
them, are gradually working their destiny.
There is a constant but certain and rapid
decrease of the aborigines. The present
number of llawaiians would not probably ex-
coed Is 900, and should the present ratio Of
decrease proceed unchecked, in few years
the number must be comparatively SMALL
The principal causes of this decrease are, the
former and present licentious habits of the
people: indolcnce The prevalence of epidem-
les; and the great demand for Hawaiian sea
men, who 90 abroad many Of them never to
return. And while the aborigines are de
creasiag, the foreign element in the commu-
nifty is upon the increase. The number of
births among foreigners is equal to that in
America or England. The children of for
eisn residents are generally healthy, and for
the most part those born upon the Islands
desire to grow up and spend their days here.
There is also gradual increase of the for
eign population by immigration, most of
those arriving from other countries to settle
here being Americans, Englishmen, Ger
man, Portuguese or Chinese"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28
FriFhtful Scene,

A WOMAN on FIRE RUNNING FOR LIrE.--
The Norwalk (Ohio) Reflector relates the
particulars of the late terrible death of Bet
sey Saunders, y young lady fifteen years old,
daughter of John Saunders, OF Peru, Huron
county. Wednesday last, while engaged
in ironing clothes. her garments caught
fire i'll some manner, it Is supposed from
the stove. Her stepmuthcr who first saw
it, appraised her Of the fact. She imme-
dately seemed to have lost all presence OF
mind. and started Tor the door; upon being
told not to go into the air, she changed her
course and rushed wildly past her mother
and out an open door, running down Il lane
and out into the highway. When about fl-
teen rods from the house she changed her
course and returned to the house, her entire
person all the while enveloped in flames
sometimes reaching six feet above her head.
Her garments were all cotton. including IL
thickly padded skirt, all of which burned
furiously until the whole were consumed.
So great was the heat that before her
clothing was entirely consumed, the skin
and flesh upon her limbs, arms and por-
tons of her body cleaved oft and helped
the flames that envelOpcd her. All ne
cessary assistance was Immediately pro-
cured, and every attention that could alleviate
her suffering. promptly administered. But
it was evident to every beholder that her
first remark to her mother when she returned
to her. was too true-"Idm burned to death. T"
She fingered about fifteen hours, though only
part Of the time in extreme agony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

appear they caused ,tWore of excitement
in the publishing and reading world of Bril-
tain, TO which," observes a good authority,
"the annals of Paternoster Row, hardly fur
nish any parallel"
\ collected edition of Macaulay's Speech
es, Parliamentary, and Miscellaneous" was
published in 1854; the speeches" however,
did not prove SO popular rs the Essays.
In September, lSj71, the historian. -
cevcd the dignity of Il pcerage, in acknow.
ledgment of his great literary services; in
addition TO this, he has at different times re-
ceiyed other honors. to which we must make
brief alluson. He was elected Lord Rec
tor of the University of Glasgow in lS+9, in
the same year he was elected Il bcncher of
Lincoln's Inn; in 1850, he was appointed to
the honorable office of Professor of Ancient
History in the Royal Academy; and in 1853
he received the Prussian Order Of Merit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28
Telegraphic Dispatches.

BosroN, Sept 26.-Numerous petitions to
the President of the United States are circu-
lating, asking the pardon of Capt. Holmes,
now under sentence Of death for the muir
der of one of the crew Of the ship Therese.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 26.-The Pennsyl-
vania State Agricultural Fair at Powelton,
commences tomorrow. 1t will probably be
the most prosperous State Fair ever held
The entries are very numerous, and the
railroads are bringing unusually large num-
bers of persons from the interior and other
States, and the city is crowded. The trial
OF fire engines both of steam and hand pow
er, is novel, and promises to be o most prom
inent feature in the attractions. Forty COM
panies, including sixteen owning steam hire
engines, enter into competition. A mast
two hundred feet long has been erected, and
an artificial lake constructed for the purpose.
The race track is in fine order and an excel
lent stock Of horses are in the stalls, chiefly
utility stock. All the various departments
are well filled. The premiums to be awar-
ded amount to $1,000.
BosroS, Sept 25.-The mayor has sent an
invitation to the directors OF the Great Eas-
tern Steamship Company to bring the Great
Eastern here after having visited Portland.
The Boston pilots agree to bring her up
in safety.
The great National Horse Fair will COM
mence on Tuesday, October l4th, on the
United States Agricultural Fair grounds, to
continue two weeks. During the second
week great trade sale Of horses will take
place. 1t is announced that over ten thou
sand dollars will be given in premiums.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 2j.-The train on the
Ohio and Mississippi railroad, due here at
ten o'clock, last night, was thrown oft the
track len miles below this city, by broken
rail. The engine remained on the track,
but three Of the passenger cars, containing
over fifty passengers, were thrown Oft. Two
of the cars were badly smashed. An old
lady named Snyder was seriously injured,
and number of others cut and bruised, but
not dangerously. No lives were lost :.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26.-Lieut. Cohen will
return to Rio in the sloop-nt-war Wyoming,
with dispatches to the flag officer of the Bra
iii squadron, instructing him to send the
steamship John Adams on her way to the
East Indies, il on due survey, she is not
found unseaworthy.
Sir Henry Holland is to be entertained to-
morrow, at the Soldiers Home by the
President, in company with his cabinet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28
Tho Franking Privilege.

That the people are prepared TO decide
against it, We think is cl ident from the very
general dissat siac,ion expressed that it ex-
lists. 1t would not exist II year if it were not
for the partisan uses made Of it by members
of Congress, in ranking electioncering docu-
ments, their own speeches, and other trumpe-
nv of the kind, during an clectioneering con-
test. If it existed for any real public
good, the nation might put up uncom-
plainingly, even with its abuse, but when
we consider what kind of material this
electioneering stuff is made of, what is cir
culated among the people at the cost Of
the public, designed only TO inspire passion
or create prejudice, instead of spreading in
formation and truth among them, it is diff
cult to see any fair or honest reason why
it should continue Members OF Congress fix
their own pay, and, having this power,
they should not be allowed in addition,
any emoluments or privileges Of office at
a pecuniary charge to the government
In fixing their salaries. they can make it
cover every reasonable charge Of correspon-
dence upon matters connected with their
public duties, between themselves and their
constituents. Lcdger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28
The Accident on the Great Eastern.

The accident on board the Great Eastern
has already resulted in six deaths, to which
another addition is expected, and although
it has tested and proved the extraordinary
character of the vessel in way which could
never have been afforded by any natural CIR
cumstance. there is reason to fear that II
will seriously affect the pecuniary success OF
her early voyages. People will be appre-
hepsive that as one such instance of neglect
has occurred, others may also be possible,
and it is only after she has performed GER
tain number of passages with routine safety,
that this feeling will wear off. The actual
damage to the vessel is estimated only at
sum equal to S25, 900, and this will fall upon
Mr.. Scott Russell, the builder, and not upon
the Company. How Mr.. Russell will meet
it, will perhaps be question, since he failed
two years back, and has since only paid his
creditors % per cent. The accident occurred
in department where he was entirely res
ponsible for the supervision. The coroner :
inquest, now IN progress, will elicit the de-
gree of blame that has been incurred, and
where it should fall. The Board of Trade
will, likewise, as usual in all such cases, in
stitute specific inquiry.
There were upwards of 100 visitors on
board-an arrangement which certainly
should not have been permitted during the
first working of an experiment so novel and
gigantic-and the marvel is that large ma
iority of them were not killed. The chief
wreck was in the grand saloon-onc OF the
finest rooms ever conStructcd-and but Tor
the circumstance Of the explosion taking
-, Inf.r cor ii ini when
the whole of the company had been attract
ed on deck, as the vessel was passing the pc
turesque town OF Hastings, the greater num-
Der of them would most probably have per-
ished. 1t also appears certain, that III any
other ship, an explosion equally strong would
have blown out the sides, and been followed
by instant laundering.
The Times, Daily News and other papers,
contain accounts of the whole affair, written
with remarkable clearness, and an evident
absence Of exaggeration. Some ot the de-
tails are particularly touching, while others
suggest curious medical problems and strange
illustrations of the eccentrIclticS oi steam
force which in the present imperfect state OF
mechanical knowledge, appear lncxpllcable.
One paper, however, has met with Il mis-
hap, which would be ludicrous if it were not
reprehensible. The Morning Post got the
start of all the other journals in publishing
an account of the trip, and the arrival of the
ship at Portland. But the letter, although
dated "on board the Great Eastern said
not word Of any accident and it turned
out that the writer had accidentally missed
his passage, and had accordingly invented a
description. in total ignorance that anything
of a mumeutous character had taken place.
-Letter lrum L"nlm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28
From California and Victoria.

Sr. Louis. Sept. 2G.-The California over
land mail of the ID instant has arrived.
Fifteen buildings in the business portion
of Columbus have been destroyed by fire.
Loss $4,000.
The San Francisco Bulletin publishes a
letter from Captain Walen, announcing his
arrival at Camp Floyd on the 10Th of Aug
lie has materially shortened the route from
Fort Dallas to Salt Lake.
The Fort Smith Times Ark says that
Indian Agent Neighbors has been killed by
McKnett; also, that Col. Leiper, the agent for
the Camanches, has been killed 10y Indians.
Gov. Douglas in replying to Gen. Harvey,
denies that any outrages have been commit
ted against American citizens, or that any
British vessels ever conveyed an officer of
the lIudson's Bay Company to San Juan
island, to seize American citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28
The News from China.

The intelligence III regard to China, midi
Gates powerful hostility against England
and France. In an attempt of the allied
squadron to ascend the Peiho river, they were
suddenly attacked from masked batteries on
shore, and after Il desperate conflict, with u
loss of five gunboats and nearly five hundred
English and French, put horS dc combat, the
fleets were compelled to withdraw, leaving
the Chinese masters of the river The object
of the English and French in ascending the
river was to proceed to Pekin to enforce the
treaties made last year. The hostility of the
Chinese seems to be entirely against the al
lies, for, according to the London Times, the
American Minister had been admitted in
Pckin. twill probably be asserted in Eng
land that Russian intrigue is at the bottom
of this affair, and that the admission of
the American Minister was due to the intlu-
ence of Russian agents in the Chinese capt.
tai.
The result of this renewal of the war on
the part Of the Chinese, and their refusal to
ratify the new treaties, will lead to the most
important results in that quarter of the globe.
The Paris Moniteur has already announced
that France and England will Immediately
send out an expedition to China sufficiently
powerful to accomplish whatever objects the
two nations may now have at heart, i'll view
of the favorable opportunity opened to them
BY the recent occurrences in the Peiho. 1t is
more than likely that Lord Elgin and Baron
Gros will be Immediately dispatched to Shan
ghae with fresh and more comprehensive
instructions, and we may safely anticipate
the entire opening of the Chinese empire to
the commerce of the world. The conduct of
the Chinese in firing upon the allied vessels
of war will cause so much Indignation
throughout England and France that nothing
less than the humiliation Of the empire will
satisfy them.
Thus the few hours fighting in the Peiho
in June last, will lead to the accomplishment
of one of the mos. important events, in
commercial and political point of view, Of the
nineteenth century.-N. \. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

The war between Busnos Ayres and
the Argentine Confederation is probably
drawing to close. Our minister, Mr.. Yam
cey, has been using his influence rs a media
tor between the hostile parties, and not with
out strong hopes Of success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

There were 4S6 deaths in New York dur
ing the past week, an increase of 6 as com
pared with themortality ofthe week previous,
and IS more than occurred in the correspond
ing week of last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

A Mas LIVING FIVE Days WITH : Bro
KEN NEcK.-The Louisville Journal say.
"Snme two weeks since. an elderly ''er-
man fell during the night, down = steep t!ieh!
of steps, and struck the side Of hi- head
against the wall at the landing. He wa'
taken up nsensible and carried 10 lis room.
It was found on examination, When he be,
came CONSCIOUS, that nc was paraIyA"i IN 81.
those parts Of his body below the neck, anu
that his neck was broken. lie remained IN
this condition soncthin. over five days, con-
vcr.ins freely with his attendants, aud fe''
cribing 10 them all the sensations whlrn %
had. His attending surgeons, Drs. IhuH
and Goldsmith, we believe, made IN a,t"mE!
TO set the neck, but were obliged 10 des't,
on account Of suffcaton coming on whenever
the head was brought into il natural po'''
ton. Between the fifth and sixth days, inc
nurse undertook to move him for the puF'
pose Of changing his linen, and in doing y
the head was unwittingIy turned 50 thai th'
neck was straight. Death took plac" instant
". But for this accident, there Is no te.tihS
now long he might have lived. Aitos"tle''
the case is a most extraordinary one ani ho
doubt will in due time. be published 'u'
thoritatiyely in some medical journal
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

SURGEONS PREACHiNG.-A New lo'A
merchant writes his opinion in reference "
it as follows: ,
"Whcn in London, Of course we heard NJ
Spurgeon, and Of course were III crown
say six or seven thousand people. ne va
deserves his popularity, | think. Ar'er'"s
less, wonder at it; for now-a-day- the P'l'
ular taste is after intellectual instructor,
learned dispositions, oratoricai display
theatrical cfap-trap, ali Of which are wan
ing here. Very, very simr!e-'ery, Wy
earnest. A child might understand ''I ~.
And all felt he had a friendly interest ~ ne
hearers welfare. thought many un'' :,
the Saviour's evidence Of his MISSION y ;"
some degree applicable to his servant -, IN
To tho poor the gospel is preached .,
his hearers seemed principally 70 be s"""
gers. like myself, and the humble tla,, I'LL
The higher orders, howevof, are no" , In,'}
in tls highlands or at the seaside. l ns =
for his text They limited the Holy VIZ oo5
Israel and showed how Often We SAM H. H..
sinners, like the old Jews, showed srsa . VI
,rus. Of our Heavenly Fa,her-a SuDJs!, AID
have often thought of with shame. a,
when he entreated us to trust Him freely
could NOT restrain my feelings"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28
Views Of the Richmond Enquirer.

There is no middle ground between
Judge Douglas and Gov. Wise. The views
Of these two statesmen being Numerically
opposite, it is impossible to occupy middle
ground Nor will silence in the platform, eff
feet this object. The candidate must have
an opinion-he must agree with one or the
other. The day when silent availability was
a recommendation. has passed, and will re-
turn no more. The experience of both par
ties, as matters of history, attest the folly
bility--a term that dishonors worth, tina,
medocrity may be camonized-will never
again rally the American people.
\ rigid adherence to the Constitution can
alone preserve the Democratic party, and an
open avowal of all opinions. must recommend
its candidate. An appeal from the trim
ming politicians, who build n non-commit-
tai platform, and upon it place silent can
didate, will lie an easy and pleasant duty,
and to that appeal hearty response will be
made by an outraged and indignant people.
The obloquy and infamy that has been
thrown around party organizations by regcu-
cies in New York. Virginia and elsewhere,
would render the destruction of a non-com-
initial platform, with .'its available candi-
date" an easy and q pleasant work.
The attempt to smother the questions that
are now agtatins the country, 10y crying
impractical distractions ut the South, while
Judge Douglas is harangueing immense
crowds at the North. upon these same ques-
tons, as the only living and vital issues of
the day, may give faint idea of canvass
with an available candidate" upon a non
coamittal platform. Such candidate and
platform are insults to popular intelligence
-impairing the fundamental idea Of popu-
lar government, by impeachinS popular in
telligence. Their day has passed; let not
trimming tricksters LAY that tlattering unc-
ton to their souls. "-Rich. Eng.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

The present Sultan Of Turkey has less Of
the Mohammedan prejudice against Euro
peans, than his predecessors. lie admlres
and praises their manufactures, their arts
and their sciences. And he also admires. if
not their wines, at least their gin and brandy,
with which indeed it is said hei quite as ia
miiar AZ with their steam engines, railways
and magnetic telegraphs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

Mr.. Everett spoke the whole Of his Grafton
upon Webster without referring to notes.
The wonderful exertion Of memory is not
without precedent; but such power Of memory,
combined with such other great power, may
challenge comparison with anything in the
history of oratOry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

The Columbus (Ga.) Inquirer says that
some Of the Democratic candidates in that
State are making this nice distinction when
pressed to the wall, and made to face the
question whether they will support Stephen
A. Douglas for the Presidency: They say
that they are opposed to his nomination, but
will support him if nominated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

Ten mills make one cent.-federai Cur
rency Tabie.
We know Of several mills that haven't
done anything Of the sort these ten years.
Hartford Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

Condensed TREASl RE.-The growth of lux
urivus taste, not To say extravaganza, in this
country, may be estimated by looking into
the splendid jewelry establishments on Broad
way, especially Ball, Black & Co., and at
Tifany's. At the latter store may now be
seen diamond necklace, valued at $4,000.
In small case, there is set Of .jewelry and
diamonds for lady, in point of beauty and
value, probably never before seen on this
side of the Atlantic. The combined price Of
this set is about ninety Thousand dollars
Near by, in the window of the same store,
are the Chess board and men presented t"
Paul Morphy. 1t is a superb gift, one SCI
Of men being Of gold and the other Of silver.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

DR.. A. NJ. Gillian, editor Of the Dover
Tenn. Intelligencer, died suddenly on the
18th inst. lie was native of Lynchburg,
Va, and was an U. S. Consul in Mexico. dur
ing President Tyler's administration. A
work called "Gilliam's Travels III Mexico"
was published by him at the end OF his con-
sulate term.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-28

The Stafordshire (England) Advertiser
saws that it has means of knowing that
Adam Bede was written by Miss Evans; that
the scene of the book is laid in that County.
and the adjoining County of Derby, LOAN
shire" representing the former, and ''Stoney-
shire" the latter. "Treddlestone" the place
where Adam and Seth are said to have resi-
ded, is play on Ellastone where the real char
aeters in the book lived, and where the
grandson of Adam Bede, and Dinah Morris is
new living, engaged in kindred branch OF
trade to that of his grandfather, and pos
sesssed Of many of his sterling qualities
The Vicar, was also vicar Of Blyth and rec
tor of Broxton (Croxton), both in the neigh
borhood. The manor house is still standing,
and the statue in front Of it, mentioned in
the book. is to be seen at Elastone, At the
present time.