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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
National Sunday School Convention.

The Sunday School Times contains the pro-
ceedings OF the great National Sunday School
Convention, recently held in Phiadel phia.
The Sunday School Times says of the meet
ings: 1T has never been our pleasure to meet
at one time and place, so many Of the active
practical working men Of the great Sunday
School cause: and we have been more than
ever impressed with the greatness Of tn"
work, and the earnest Christian character Of
the men who are engaged in it. The dclihc-
rations of the Convention We're characterized
by Il spirit Of harmony, and warm Chris
tian affection. which showed that the dele
gates had come here fresh from scenes of re-
viyal. and all alive to the claims Of the Lord
Jesus to their highest love and most dcv tied
service. There was an unusual amount both
of speaking ability and Of practical wisdom in
the Convention. The resolutions adopted
while they cover wide field Of duty. and
while they are in some respects stringent
and searching in their requirements, are yet
calm. dispassiunate, and wise. The speeches
embrace great variety Of argument and
illustration, upon almost every point OF prac-
teal Importance connected with the subject.
Take it altogether, we think the report Of
the Convention. as here furnished, will be
found one of the freshest and most useful
Sunday School documents ever ISSUED.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
From Washington.

W,su,vc7ox March 5-Thcrc is no doubt
but that there will lao an extra session of
Congress called by the President earlier than
the first Monday in December next: but
whether in advance of. or directly after the
outumn elections FIR representatives. is not
vet determined Not only the condition of
tho pnSt OH;oe Jon,rtment Lut other bran-
cbes &c Tho nrhI;o Sor,;ce .h.nIutolv rcuuire
Ion;Sla+;nn taf'ra tho u.n,I ,imn FIR tho meet.
mo ~ Cna',ro.. . '''> ''''''' '''''
Tho Sonoto oIon,oJ . resolution today on
motion of Mr. MalIorv directinp the Score
torv nf War r. ;nf,rm rho Senate whether
Sbarne's rifle carbines are ,sed by the troops,
and # So, whether they have been found
efficient and scryiccable' in the field: whether
there il n reouisition for such arms which
has not laap 6lnd and ;f 50 70 state hy whom
made and the number,
Mr. Saw,rJ .uhnittod , resolution. which
l;os nr.r ooII;,,o ON ,bo So,ratorv of War
Co., oo,;oa . "t III .hn a"o,ra.,. which L,vc
inor inndo r,,. no,,n,.;,,o, nbStrrct;nn. ot m.
,,,o,,h ~ a,a NJ; n;,o, N. on,uut
"''"'' VI wv "
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
Fort NIAGARA in the Olden Time.

The proposed centennial Of the surrender
of the old Fort Niagara by the French to the
English is attracting considerable attention.
The plan is for the Yankees and the Cana
dams to unite in the celebration. The Mag
ara Falls Gazette says that Gen. Burroughs
NJ. C. from that District; Gen. Duryea, Pre-
sdent of the State Military Association; Col.
Slocum, of Syracuse; Major Scholefeld. of
Oneida, and other military gentlemen. favor
the idea of an extensive military parade on
the occasion.
The old Fort in question was established
by La Sale. in 1905, as a trading post. In
1886, Gov. Dongan. of the Province of New
York. protested against the erection of fort
at that point. This point was regarded as Al
desirable possession both by the French
and the English. In 1851, the French for
mally took possession of the spot where the
fort was.
The fort was abandoned in 1858. and
remained deserted till 1875, when the French
began the old stone building. The fort was
finally surrendered July Oath, l159-which
date this year falls on Sunday.-N. J. Cam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
An Unnatural Deed.

\ young woman, elegantly dressed and Of
preposscssing appearance, got aboard the
Cleveland and Erie ears at the depot. Tues
day noon Just before they started. having no
baggage with thcexcrption ola satchcl, which
she placed upon the seat by her side. After
the cars started she went into the ladies' Sa-
loon several times, and was in there when
Mr.. Murray, conductor on board the train
came around To collect the tickets. She APP
pcared Ia lie suffering with pain. and told him
he would find her tickets in hcrsatchel, which
lay in the seat she had occupied. lie went
To the seat and found them rs she represent
cd. Mr. Murray was succeeded by Condur-
tor IIaght, who proceeded with the train to
Dunkirk, the woman remaining in the saloon
of the ear the most of the way. At Dunkirk
Mr.. lIaight received a telegram from Erie.
stating that n newborn babe had been found
bv the side Of the track about two miles east
Of Erie, and describing the woman Conductor
Murray found in the saloon, who it was con-
iectured was the unnatural mother, and who,
to hide her shame, had attempted the de-
struction of her offspring by hurting it from
the cars He returned a reply that the wo-
man had departed on the y. !. and F.. road.
The child was found by woman who vas
passing. and although the train was going at
the rate Of twenty-five miles an hour, hC
chiM was mIire ~hcn ,to"nd. 1t was cared
for in proper manner, and was alive yes
trrday morning when Conductor Murray left
Erie. No clue was obtained i'll regard to thG
name of the mother, and it is not known
where she came from. LIcrsinnd Dam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
Singular.

Ten days since, lad Of ten years residing
in Mendon, hada fall, and drovea small wood
en- shaft into his thigh The injury was not
considered serious. and no physician was
called. Some days after. the boy complained
of pain in the back, and soon a swelling, the
size of hens egg made its appearance near
the hack bone. DR.. Allen, of Woonsocket,
was called and lanced the tumor on Wednes-
day. 1t discharged freely, and among the
matter he noticeda dark substance, which,
on examination, proved to be a piece Of the
boys trowsers, which had been forced into
the body by the shaft. Thus the shaft,
which was supposed t" have made only a
shallow wound, must have passed nearly
through the body;and it is remarkable that
in its passage it did not rupture some vessel
and cause instant death. The lad is now do
inr wcll.-- HUrresfe! SPY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
An Old Landmark DESTROYED.

The residence of Robert {. Anderson, in
Prince Edward county, Va. was destroyed
by fire with its contents. on Tuesday morning.
\ correspondent of the Farmvll" Journal
gives some interesting "reminiscences about
the old house:
There is much historical interest connect
ed with thi, old building. and with it perish
T. one of the few mcmcntUs which had been
left in our midst. OF Colonial and Revolution
AIRY times. 1t formed part Of ''St. Patrick :
Gichc.' Every remnant of the "OLd Church"
has long since pcrshed even the Parish
Grave Yard has become ii common: and has
been again and again cultivated. The Rev
Arch'd McRobert removed from Chesterfield
To reside there. April -, l116, or, AZ he says
in memorandum, before me- The came and
pitched at Providence. a minister Of this
people" He was n di-senter from the
Established Church. and very bold and
decided in his republican principles
On one occasion, TarIton paid the Mansc
special visit, and after destroying much
of his property and carrying away sew
e-al Of his negroes set the house on fire
Malice, however failed to effect that which
has happened after the lapse Of nearly Il CEN
fury. The clatter Of TarltOns troop could
still be heard, when hasty shower defeat
ed his incendiary attempt. The place was
called providence" in comnemoration Of
this event.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
Revelations About spiritualism.

DIR. Hatch is making fearful revelations
about the secret immortality of spiritualism,
and the dangerous tendency Of the system As
rewards the domestic and social relations,
more particularly in reference to the instltu-
ton Of marriage. According to the testimo-
nv of this gentleman-who is an expert. and
ought to know, having been behind the scenes
and witnessed what he describes-the free
love- system, so long patronized and en-.
couragedin New York, has developed itself
to full maturity in the spiritualist circles, and
is bringing forth its appropriate truit.--N.
Y Hpr1M
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
Naval Intelligence.

The recent developments elected by the
Investigating Committee at Washington are
already bearing fruit. Several complaints
having been made to Commodore Brecse, be
fore and since the proceedings alluded To, Of
oversccrs and others neglecting their duty
and abscnting themselves from the Brooklyn
yard without leave, sentry box has been
placed at the outer gate. in which watch
man will be permanent stationed, 10 see
that neither employees in the shops nor bosses
90 out unless passed by authority. Strict
vigilance is. for the future, to be exercised
over the different branches Of work: and, a.
report says that il was habitual with some Of
the superintendents of departments to devote
more time and care to their private affairs
than TO the Governments business, all per-
sons employed in the respective works must
give cause for DESERVING their posts during
the day \. Jour. Of Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
The Late Forgery.

The statement that Mesrss. Endera, Sutton
r. Co. will lose the 81, 100 paid by them. last
week, en- forged check, is incorrect. They
domestic the check at the Farmers Bank, in
thi, CITY, and though it WIS returned to them
after the forgery was detected--two days hay
inc elapsed they refused to receive it,
Tbs loss falls upon the Farmers Bank, and
40 far ss we can nndsrstspd, no effort will he
made to bold Messrs. Euders. Sutton 4 TO.
respousibls Tor the amount.--Rah. Whis,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
Reply to Col. McPherson's Address.

Resolved ist. That we have heard with great
pleasure the addre.. from our brethren Of Lewis
burg, and we hereby tender 20 the Committee, and
the Society they represent, our personal and Chris
tian salutstions.
Resolved, ID 1t is refreshing to Us TO know
that the confidence OF our brethren in this part OF
our work has remained uusbstsd In the ministry
Of the Baltimore Confersncs--s cop6dsnes We most
heartily reeiprocate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
More Gold Hunting.

ST.. LOUIS, March "a Lea,enworth com
mission house of this city yesterday received
from the Clear Creek diggings. near Longs
Peak, a nugget of gold, slightly intermn-
yled with quartz, weighing fifty dollars.
The person who consigned ii asa specimen,
writing under date of February 4th express
ed himself as entirely satisfied with his sue
cess thus far, and the prospects for the fu-
turc. Clear Greek is tributary to the South
Platte River. This city is thronsed with
parties bound for the mines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

'OMNGNl'AIkD.
asked n democrat" to-day, what he
thought of the objection to the Wings run
ming candidate in this District, bcy..u,e
there are two Democrats in the field. li'
reply was merely as folIows:-"Why, itisa'
impudent as it il absurd. All We would
have tO do to prevent your running any can
didates at all in the State would be IA ge
two of our men to announce themselves ever!
where. Besides, for some time past We have
known and had fair notice that your ras;T
would have a candidate. 1t was the houndcn
duty Of the Democratic candidates (if the''
are two Of them to have sought CONVEX
ton. No body is to blame but those ON our
side of the house" This is the opinion AMI
substantially the words of good and true
Democrat. As Wing, | would ask, whcr'
and when do the Democrats now ever pau'"
because there are two or fifty Wings IN ur
fcld-or where and when do they cease "T-
position because they are in minority: o."
Of the causes Of their success is their mi
form and established policy to run their
men in every county and town in tn" Atu''
no matter how few they may be- in number.
If they see division ia the ranks Of n"
Wings, that's the very time they STRIKE,
This District, too, let them De assured VII
be CALAMITY contended for by the Wig,
for the future, as in the past, irre-prctiE" "
their candidates or THEN objections.
CAMERON
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08
Later from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF TIE JURA.

ann ~" " -" ~, ', r.
NE" i"HN' 'i'r'.' nv ,'.'"'''
has arrived with Liverpool advlccS OF the
18th ult.
Tho rro,ood;rrs &C tho British Parliament
nave Deeh undressing in' wal q"'''io'
is unchanged, and preparations for hostiIi-
tie, still continue To- he made.
,,,.,,,...,I ,,,,.,,r,s rr,oI r,,ors of , n.,v
rrsnrL Imam Of f2O000 600 sterling are IN
';..mI..,;,m
LATER o.rnun,s from Iudia say that the
camnaion in OuIe had closed, and all the
forts there had been DESTROYED
L,ninn. FrG!ay.-Au-tra agree, to send
representative to the Paris Conference.
nrovided thar ENGLAND and Russia will guar
ante. tina, the Italian Question shall not be
discussed.
The finds closed tirmer
In rho House of Lords last ni,ht the
S.a.a aa:,;- - .I,a I,ni,n I.I.rJs Claimed
,t,',,,.;an TLo E,-I 81 ro,,rn soil thot
~ ,..L;.h LnJ o,,,,o.rod
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move ''l"' VIC 'e'"'u';o" T w., y, ,hn
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sure was 'aHcii on representations VI ,''' AUS
IRAN "ii'a>Sad"r me IT,, naming "-' Il SEt
effect on the b"ur'e. ne rchtes on 'he ,,h
advanced nearly !. but the rise was not luliI
sustained. The closing quotations were oo
Tor money, ana O'. we Tor account.
The late disastrous failures al orleahs were
sal,: To extend to iZ'o",U"! francs,
vi. DcLcSsureS lett farls the l'th lor
Alexandria for the express purpose oi COM
mencing the SueZ canal.
SARpINIA-The Paris correspondent Of
.Lo T;u.. ,Ss,r,, nj, t,,,.tuor,hv ,,rounJs
80 = i.: I.,oI 49,,
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making me attempt 10 "rI'c OUT th' -hu1ti'
ans, with the object Of constituting Tor
himself Il kingdom strong enough To resist
Austria on the one hand, and France on the
other. and that il will comprise Venice. and
-. Ioa.. Id nun ann ,,,I,;o,.L
~ :, Cal. -. Oh, oour,
m n'N'lu'e certainty : -, r't ~ AZ ~,
Ol luTIll tIdl Will itip
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The question Of an extra session OF Con-
gress, is still an open one and cannot be de-
termined until the financial condition Of the
Post Office Department is better understood
than it now is. The death of Mr.. Maroon
who had special charge of that branch, is a
serious public loss at this time.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

Four State elections will take place this
spring, viz:-New Hampshire, March Soon
necticut, April 4; Rhode Island, April =; and
virginia. Nav &c. In each of these States,
governor is to be chosen, and also members 10
the next Congress-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

Congress has appropriated $4,000 as a
provision for recaptured Africans. Of which
some $4,000 or $40. 900 is for those taken in
the Echo" President Benson says in his
last message that one-half the people sent
from this country are less intelligent and pre-
pared for civilized society than many Of the
natives under the care of the colony of Libc-
ria. In private letter he says the English
government have recently given vessel of
war to the republic. twill be remembered
that the French government not long since
granted similar gift.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

Orders have been sent from the Navy De-
partment detailing from the East India
squadron the United States steam-frigate
Mississippi and the sloop-of-war German
town. As it will take couple of months
for these instructions to reach the East and
about five for the vessels to come home, there
will be NO necessity to seud out other ships
before autumn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

Mr.. Everett's grafton, in New York, on the
4th., on the life and character of Washington,
drew an immense audience. The Academy
of Music was filled throughout with an ell
thusiatic audience who came early and stay
ed late to listen to the eloquence OF Mr.. Ever
EFT. The Grafton was preceded by happy
allusion to the circumstances under winch
the first Congress under the present Constitu-
ton was assembled on the 4th March, 1852.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

Judge Belts, in the u. S. Circuit Court Of
New York, on Monday. decided that news
paper reporters ought to be, if they were not
exempt from jury duty. The name OF MIR.
Graham, an attache of one OF the newspa-
pers, being called for the Petit Jury, he hesg-
ed to be excused, and on appeal to the Court
the excuse was admitted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The parties engaged in the inauguration OF
a Great bathing place and summer resort at
Point Lookout, on Chesapeake Bay. have en-
tcredinto definite arrangements for the speedy
construction of the buildings necessary Tor
the accommodation of guests at that spot
during the approaching summer; TO thus
end contracts have been formed Tor the
erection at the earliest possible day OF one
hundred and six cottages of different sizes
together with large aid commod'ous hotel
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

1t il stated that Governor Seward has lnvi-
ted large number Of Republican gentle
men," from different States, to dine with nm
in Baltimore, in few days. This is under
stood to be Presidential movement.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The Washington Star records tw" person.
NJ collisions which occurred in Washington,
ON Friday evening. The first was between
the Hon. Thomas F. Bowie. Of Md, and Mt.
A. S. IL. White, of that city. Several blows
were exchanged. but no serious damage
dome. The second was between Mr.. Lam
der late the civil engineer attached to the
government; wagon road expedition, and Mr.;
Vim. II. Magraw, the late superintendent OF
the road.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The Criminal Court of Washington City,
met Yesterday. but Immediately adjourned
until this morning. at 10 o'clock, in respect
to the memory of the late District Attorney
p. B. Key, esq.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The President has withheld his signature
from the bill appropriatins $4,000 for the III,
0is;r Flsss. The Same bill fell under the veto
I'M Poik and Of Mr.. Piorce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The birth place of Gen. jackson continues
to be the subject of dispute. The last as
sertion is, that he was 'born at SEA-. Oh the
ship in which his parents were coming 10
this country from Ireland.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

There were recently arrested. at St. Louis
two da.hins fnanciers, just Us they were
about to put into circulation quantity OF
notes, purporting to be issued by the Far
mers, and Drovers' Bank of Indiana. Sixty
thousand dollars of this fraudulent money
had been stamped and signed, and the agent
of the Bank, and its ostenSible Cashier, were,
Mt the time of their arrest, on visit to ~.
Louis, for the purpose Of enlisting accompli-
ces toad in it's distribution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

At Monticello. Indiana, horrible murder
and suicide was committed Oh the Doth ult.-
Arthur Burns, an old farmer, who had been
divorced from his wife but was again married
to the same woman after separation of sew
eral years, deliberately loaded his gun with
heavy Slugs, and shot her through the head
rs she sat knitting before the fire. Reload
ing the gun, he placed the muzzle to his
mouth, and pulling the trigger with his toe
blew his brains out. He was instantly kill
ed. The unfortunate woman, though shot
through the brain, fingered for whole day,
when she died i'll great agony.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

1t would seem that nobody pays taxes IN
Chicago. The Democrat, of that city, has
supplement containing forty-seven columns
Of closely printed matter, representing delln'
ousnts Of Chicago for the past yssr. Not Loss
than l3, 600 lots srs thus advertised fr NOS
psymsnt of tsxss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The National Intelligencer pays hand
some compliment to Hon. John Bell, Of Tell
nessee, who has now ceased to be in public
life He is one of the best and ablcst of our
statesmen,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The census of st. Louis, just completed
gives a total of one hundred and thirty-fvc
thousand, of which only fftyseven thousand
six hundred and ffty-seven are Americans.
The Germans number forty-three thousand
eight hundred and scyenty-four, the Irish
twenty-five thousand and thirteen, the Eng
lsh three thousand four hundred and fifty
one. and the French one thousand three hun
bred and thrty-seven. Free blacks, one
thousand six hundred and scvcnty-two;
slaves, one thousand four hundred and eiSh-
tv-tour. of the latter one thousand and
thirtv-three are females.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The entire numberof slaves employed on
the plantation of Mr.. Robert Barnett, of Lin
coin county, KY, were brought to the Pro-
bate Court, on Wednesday, at Cincinnati,
by their owner, who executed the deeds of
their emancipation. 1t is stated that he was
offered $50, 900 for them ON the previous day,
but rejected the offer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

The Bremen steamship company have re-
solved hcnceforth and until further notice to
forward by their steamers all the packages
of books and specimens of natural history
which the Smithsonian Institution may be
nleased to send to Germany, CT which may
te sent from Germany t" the Smithsonian
Institution, free of charge between New lori
and Brcmenhavcn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-08

Mr.. Ten Brock and Robert Harlan
two well known men of the turf, have lett
New York for Liverpool, taking with them
another stock of American thoroughbred
horses