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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

Kissing Scene.

\ San Francisco letter. describing tn" fort
nightly departure Of the steamer says: Then
comes ii Il great time, and the hugging AMI
kissing b"gn-such awkward kissin. too!
random shots an outrageous waste OF the
good things OF this life. Sometimes kiss
lights on the Nose. eye, ear, or l. lost III head
of mus>cd up hair. \ bonnet stands II" kind
of Il chance-it gets smashed on the first
movement, and by the time a woman has 60.
through and been passed from hand to hand
or rather arms TO arms. Of brothers. cousins,
friends ard accquaintance>, she is ptlabIe
object, and presents the appearance Of hay-
ing gone through an Irish row-red eyes, tar
down, bonnet smashed and knocked around
on one side Of the head, shawl askew, and the
general symmetry of her figure DESTROYED by
pockets stuffed full Of donations from friends
apples, cakes, ginger-snaps, letters, little
good brandy, magazines. novels. and bottles
VI milk for the baby.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
LOg.Rolling at Washington.

The following extract from the official re
port. in tn" Washington Globe, of III" pro-
cccdinSs pending the Naval Appropriation
bill III the |. ). Senate, affords fine sam
pie IF what liz known us the los-rollins sys-
tenn, as applied to the Congressional appro-
prlations.
The next amendment, made AZ
in Committee Of the Whole, was, in line nnc-
ty-scvcn To strike out lat Marc Island. Cali
tornia, 500, 900" and insert AT Mare Island,
California. 100000.
Mr. Simmons hope that amendment
will be adopted and upon it call for the yeas
and nays. Oh, no,
The yeas and nays were ordered.
Mr.. Gwin-l ask the Senate If they are
going to strike out all the nayy-yards TO leave
IL none on the Pacific coast.
Mr.. Simmons-I have but one word to say
on this subject Mr.. Presdeut-- Let
us vote" Well, sir, if it will carry without
them, will make no remarks upon 1t.
wished IL express the reason why should
vote for it, but if Senators desire To take a
vote. and will agree to the amendment, i Will
not say word.
Mr.. Gwin-I hope that shall get some
Mr.. Lane-Is it too late to ask for the yeas
and nays:
The Vice President-lt is not.
Mr.. Gwin-ls the bill in the Senate
The Vice President-The bill is in the
Senate.
Mr.. Gwin is this the end of it?
The Vice Presidcnt-Ths is the end of IT.
Mr.. Gwin-Now, Mr.. President is it open
for discussion?
The Vice President-Are the yeas and
nays demanded by the Senator from Ore
gon?
Mr. Lane-les sir; want the yeas and
nays.
The yea. and nays were ordered.
Mr. IIammond-Mr. President, will you
state the question?
Mr. Clav-We nil know what it Is
The Vice Prrsidcnt-Thc Secretary will
read the amendment upon which the yeas and
NAYS have been ordered.
Mr. Cav-It is upon the California Mare
Island nayy-yard.
The Secretary read the amendment.
Mr. lIammOnd-i desire to say, 10 preserve
my consistency in this matter that rs the
Senate has stricken out all the other amend
ments. shall vote against this one as part OF
the whole.
Mr.. Broderick-I gave notice some time
since. that | intended to vote against the
New York Navy Yard, but Withdrew my
objection with the understanding that the
Senator from South Carolina would sustain
the Mare Island appropriation. lie appeal
ed to me. and | Withdrew my opposition t"
III. amendment then under consideration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

READING, March l9.-The full returns of
the election held here yesterday for mayor,
councilmcn and borough officers show that
Hon. Bonneville keim, the peoples candi-
didate, was elected by Il majority of 9l4, u
majority of the votes in the whole five wards
east in his favor. Allof the peoples candi-
dates for the other Offices were elected by
large maiurities over democrats.
WxknINGToN D. G., March 20th.-lt ~
understood that the indictment against MIR.
Sickles, for the murder of Key, will be pre-
scented tomorrow, when his counsel, Messrs
Radcliffe, Chiffon and Stanton. will ask for
an immediate trial. The following Monday
will probably be fixed upon. Mr.. Sickles
says that Mr. Buttrrworth had no knowledge
of his intention Ia kill hey. MIR. Sickles is
not to have rhc aid Of legal friends from New
York. nor has Mr.. Reverdy johnson been re-
tanned by him. Ex-senator Badger. it is said
j, u assist the District Attorney.
MrNrHl>. March lS.-Ac reyasse occurred
on Wednesday night in the bank of the Mis-
-issippi river at Talula. sixty-tivc miles above
Iick>burg, by which the plantation Of J..
North was destroyed The breach in the
bank is increasing and the al jacent country
is being flooded.
DErrorr. March l9.-Thc express train on
the Great Western railway, on Friday night,
ran of the track, by which some four or five
persons were killed, including the engineer.
Several persons We're also wounded.
ST. JOINS. y. F., March, l9.-Thc steamer
Pacific arrived last night. from Galway, with
dates to the 18th inst Her advices have been
anticipated.
WA>HI>GToN March 20.-Senor Mata. the
minister of the Juarcz government, left here
to-day on hi, return to Vera Cruz, by way Of
New Orleans.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
A Whale in the Chesapeake.

On Friday morning when near Old Point
on the trip To Norfolk, Capt Pearson, Of the
steamer Georgia. noticed somethingi ust ahead
which rose eight or ten feet above the sur
face of the water. II" supposed it was the
hull of wrecked vessel which had been
thrown up by the violence Of the sea, and 10
avoid collision changed the course Of hi,
vessel. In few minutes it rose again not
NOR" than thirty or forty yards distant from
the steamer, when Capt p. and several Of the
passcng gers discovered that it was Il whale.
While on the surface it spoutcd two streams
OF water to the height of thirty or forty feet.
The appearance" Of whale in the Ch"aNa-
peakc is of rare commonwealth. SIM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
Shocking Affair.

Fam, CLiEjren BnrnedD DcaM.-A most
distressing casualty occurred in Forsyth coun,
". Ga. ON Friday night week. Ellis Wal
drup and his wife, about nine o'clock at
night, lett their four children, two girls and
two boys, the eldest twelve years old, and
walked toa n"ighb"r's house, quarter of a
mile of, to see sick person. They left their
children all asleep. On returning home,
they discovered their house in RanIes and
were not able to reach the scene Of the awful
calamity until after the building had fallen
in. The children all persisted in the flames
every one they bad in the world.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
The late Storm, Freshets, &c.

We have telegraph and mail accounts of
more Or less damage done by the violent
storm of wind on Friday aud Saturday. At
Wheeling. Va, several houses were unruof-
rd. and at Norfolk and all along the Chesa-
pcakc bay the gale was very severe, but 50
far, no serious disaster is reported. From
the North We have accounts Of disastrous
freshcts. There has been very destructive
frcshet in the Connecticut river, consequent
upon the breaking up of the lee.
BuRLINGroN, y. j., March l9.-AbOut
loo wards Of the track between Bordcntown
and White Hill has been washed away, and
the trains from Philadelphia have been COM
pellcd to return t. Trenton. from whence
the passengers were sent on via Jersey city.
PorrsvIILE, Pa, March l9.-This region
of country has been visited by heavy rains,
which will prove very disastrous to the min
inc interests hereabouts. a great many
mines have been drowned out, and operations
in them have been suspended. The roads
below here are submerged, and break is re-
ported in the canal.
HARRISBURG, March ia violent storm
occurred here last n ght, causing the river to
become very high. Five spans of Clark's
bridge have been blown down and hoated past
here this morning
READING. March l9.-The river rose at
this place seven feet, but has fallen consid-
erably. We have not heard of any serious
damage.
DrEcAxN6N. Pa, March l9.-The high
water has stopped the Duncannon Iron W orks
but no damage has been done. The bridges
across the Juniata are all safe
AIN. York. throughout Friday night and
Saturday stiff gale from the southwest pre-
vailed. obliging vessels in the bay and rivers
to Law with two anchors down. We have not,
however, heard of any damage received by
them or by vessels lying at the wharves. A
schooner went ashore on Romer shoal, but
was got IF; and lowed up to Jersey City. 4
large number of hogsheads of sugar Oh kel-
sey's wharf Brooklyn. was damaged by the
sea breaking over the docks. The gale was
no doubt heavy on the Sound, rs the Eastern
steamers were behind time in arriving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
The German Steamships.

The directors of the North German Lloyd
st .amship Cnmpanyof Brcmen-owning the
steamships Bremen, New York, Weser, and
the i'll atcd lIudsou-haye made Il report t.
their stockholders. from which itappcars that
the last years business has resulted in net
loss Of2i6.D 2v thaltr~ or nine and-a-haf per
cent of the entire paid in capital Of the Com
pany-2, s64.%O0 thaer-. They state. how
ever that this result i, due to the unpropi-
tious season in which the line WAS establish
ed, and 10 the series Of disasters encountered
hv their vessels. the most serious of which
was the burning Of the Hudson.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
The Letcher and Goggin Question.

Our stately State Rights and whilom Secs
sion contemporary. the Charleston Mercury,
has this lad plant:
The Virginia papers come to US every
morning. barren Of all news or information,
except the eternal Letcher and Goggin con-
test Letcher and Goggin-Letcher and
Goggn-nothing but Letcher and Goggn.
Why. one might suppose the fate of the
world depended on Letcher and Goggin-in-
stead of a few State officers. and future
chance of Cabinet appointment. We are
tired of hearing of Letcher and Goggin.
Can our Virginia friends send US nothing
but Letcher and Goggin for our morning
mess. Let Us hear OF something else be-
sides Letcher and Goggn.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
Contest Always.

We have heretofore been opposed to the
Wing party in Virginia taking advantage of
dssen~lons in the Democratic party, and
running candidates in opposition where there
are tw" or more Of the Democracy in the
field. But when we reflect upon the unfair
apportionmcnt made BY the Democratic Leg
irlature. whereby seventy thousand Of the
sovereign voters Of the State were dsfran-
chi>cd, We now believe it the duty Of the Wing
party to c"ated every district in the State.
Let them not. by voting for Democrat, give
an apparent strength which does not belong
10 them hG,Ic<f0rD Eise Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
Gold near Cincinnati.

We are Informed by Mr.. Baeu, associated
with Mr.. T. II. OchIman in preparing the
general index i'll the county auditors Office
that gold digginss have recently been Dis
covered in section twenty-ei.ht Symmes
township. about one mile almost due wes,
from Polktown, on the Little Miami rail-
road. We expressed incredulity, but our
informant proved his sincerity by visiting
the placer on Sunday. aud confirms his state
ment. The placer is in little branch call
Ell Dry Run, which enter, the Little Miami
river below Polktown, and is on the prcmi-
Sc. of Mr.. Nathaniel Humphrev.-C'i ncin-
matt Commercial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

A case has lately been decided in the L.
8. Circuit Court, in New York, in which the
Judge ruled that the Post Office laws were
within the meaning Of the term, revenue
laws because the revenue of the Post Office
is as much the revenue of the United States
~ are taxes, duties and customs on foreign
goods imported into the country. This decl-
sion bears upon the constitutional question
whether the Senate could initiate a measure
to increase hostages, upon which the Senate
and House of Representatives at the recent
session of Congress differed-a difference
which resulted in the failure of the Post or
flee appropriation bill The Circuit Court, 1t
will be seen. held that the post Office laws
we're revenue laws equally with those rela-
ting to taxes, duties, or customs on foreign
merchandise. As, therefore, the provision
which the Senate proposed to incorporate IN
the Post Office appropriations was not an
amendment affecting the appropriations pro-
posed, but measure for raising revenue by
increasing the rates of postage. 1t was none
the less an original measure for raising reve-
nue., although offered in the form ofan amend
ment to bill for other purposes, IT, as the
court has decided in the aforementioned
case, the revenues of the Post Office Depart
ment are to be deemed revenues equally with
taxes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
Bad News for Emigrants.

Latest advices from the frontier say that
the Platte river is rushing down in food
full nine miles wide. Hundreds Of early
emigrants, bound for the gold mines, were
encamped on its banks, waiting opportunity
to cross. Fort kearney is surrounded by
water, and the Missouri, under the influence
Of the food is higher than ever before known
thus early in the season.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

Gen. Totten, chief Of engineers, writes from
Naples stating that he met sx-President Pierce
in that city, to which he occasionally came
from the island of Caprs to get hi: mails
His health is excellent and that Of Mrs' f'errs
vas much improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The Philadelphia Evening Jourusl, hereto
fore neutral rs regards party politics, has
come out in a strong article 10 favor Of the
Hon. James Guthrie, Of Kentucky, for the
next presidency. The newspapers arc East
running into Presidential canvass"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court now in
session in Philadelphia, rendered its decision
on Monday. in the case of Lawrence County
VS.. Northwestern Railroad Company. The
opinion of the Court. delivered by Chief
Justice Lowrie establishes in Pennsylvania
the liability 10 innocent holders of the issues
of municipal bonds, and declares that the
remedy of cities is against the companies and
not in resisting legal third parties.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

Bishop Mcllvaine, of Ohio, has recently re-
turned from an eight months tourin Europe,
and this event was celebrated in Cincinnati,
on Tuesday last, by portion Of the clergy of
his diocese and the people of his charge. The
meeting of the clergy was at the vestry OF
St. Johns church. in the afternoon. In the
evening, at Christ church, the parishioners
Of the Bishop assembled, when very inter
esting services were held, and the Bishop
made an address
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

In St. Louis. on Wednesday last, as already
briefly mentioned by telegraph. James Ham
ilton, II meat seller, twenty-four years OF age.
in paroxysm of jealousy, shot his wife, a
Young girl of eighteen. to whom he had been
married only three months. and afterwards
discharged II pistol into his own body, ntiIc-
ting wound from which he can hardly re-
cover. Mrs. llamilton's recovery is deemed
probable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The Washington correspondent OF the
Philadelphia American writes to that paper
a. follows, under date of the 18th instant -
According to reliable intelligence here, an
other fillibustcring expedition against Mica
rasua is planned, if not quite matured, and
ne do,.r+nre of Gen. Walker for California
!. directly connected with it, as the move
msnt th;, time, is to BIZ organized ON, and to
start from. tho Pacific side. His recent o.
.sntst;ous profession Of religion, has doubt
iess Is much motive Of policy as Of religion,
IN tho hope Of oper.ting upon tho pr nSsss
Of people who regard him WIN un"''Ae"
aversion"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

Later advices received 10y the steamer Qna-
kcr City put different face upon Mexican
affairs. We now have the statement that
Miramon had not been beaten, as previously
reported, but that the mishap had befallcn
detachment thrown out by him in the direction
of .Jalapa. With his main body he is said To
have proceeded on his march towards Vera
Cruz, at whose gates the latest rumor leaves
him, with IA numerous army and heavy bat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

Geo. p. Morris. chief editor Of the Home
Journal, in New York. las been appointed
consul to IIavre, by the President. Mr.. Nor
ris will he recognized as popular literary
man, aud long famous for the production OF
some of the best songs in our American lite
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

Two boys, named Plotncr and Jourdan
aged respectively lG and II years, were az,
cidcntally drowned near kinsels Ferry. on
the upper Potomac river, on Sunday week.
They ventured upon an insecure raft IN the
river. the sudden partial sinking of which 50
much alarmed them, that they jumped into
the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22
The Extra Session

We have reliable information that th' ~
ecutive hau determined not 10 call an 'A' -
session for the present. An experiment VIZ.
be made 10 do without il, but If ne'"''a'.' Do
NAV convened hereafter Hdsh. .>id's'.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

From the Greenbrier Independent we learn
that Hon. .George W. Summers proposes
to take the stump at the next kanawha Court
in behalf of the Wing cause. Judge sum
mers is one of the finest and most e:fec-
tive orators in the Union. and we anticipate
heavy gains for our ticket. wherever his elo-
ouent voice may be heard. Let the other
champions of the party initiate the example
If Judoe Summers
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

In view of the failure of Congress to make
any appropriation for the support of the pos
tai system during tho next fiscal year. Post
master General Holt finds it to be his impe'
rative duty to curtail in every practicable
way the expenses of that department. lie
has therefore issued his order that all or
ders heretofore made by the Postmaster Cen
eral allowing to postmasters any sum or
sums of money out of the hostages collected
Mt said Offices, be and the same are rescinded
from and after the 3lst day of March next.
This saves to the department about SCI LOO
a wear. The head of the department. dl,
recting his attention to another branch OF
the service has discontinued seventeen OF
the thirty-one special agencies. thereby re-
ducing the annual expenditures some sixty
thousand dollars per annnm.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

1t is now thought that Mr.. Mike Walsh
was rarroted in the streets Of New York,
robbed Of bis watch and chain, and then
thrown down the srea. where he was found.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The political contest in the Sixth Congress
sional District is getting to be as warm and
animated rs it is in the Seventh. Messrs.
Powell and Leake arc the contestants and
combatants-both Democrats.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

An actor in Georgia, in the course ~ >
play, kissed the wife OF brother ACTOR ". .ss
o tener than the authorized version ~ w.
play required, and was thercuP22n ''''''''
whipped by the outraged husband.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The Norfolk (Va.) Herald learns. from
good authority, that the Galway steam-ll lin"
company have determined t" make that city
one of the ports to run to. The agency is t"
be in the hands Of Norris, Montgomery 4
Co. there. This line Is already established
on a firm basis, with a subsidy from the
British Government of G1o.Hn per annnm.
Three new steamers for it are now being built.
This is good news. indeed. for Norfolk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

4 leading Liverpool house writes by the
Asia as folluws:-"Politicsa are still dragging
an in an unsatisfactory way, peaceful proie,-
sions are bclicd by continuation Of extern
siyr warlike arlnaments, and the good faith
Of some concerned is s,ongly Suspected
Great apprehension exists on the Continent.
aud business there as well as here suffers
accordingly. If an immediate outbreak
should even be avcrted, di>truSt would still
continue and confidence could only be re-
stored if there were general disarmament. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The steamship Wrsrr, which arrived at
New York on Friday evening. encountered
large quantities of icc-bergs. The steamship
Asia has also arrived at New York. bringing
ffty-seven passengers. Her advice-, however
are no later than by the Weser
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The Italians, of New York, propose to open
subscription throughout the United States
to offer to the King Of Sardinia sword. the
hilt of which shall consist Of small statue
of Italy, in pure California gold. a. a tribute
of sympathy and admiration offered by the
Italians here to the champion of national IN
dependence in Italy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The Richmond Dispatch says that there is
n larger number of new and handsome dwell
Encs and stores commenced and projected in
that city for this springand the ensuing sum-
mer than at any time for any preceding year,
and that there is very great Improvement
in the style and architecture OF the new
buildings,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

At the next session of Congress the desks
of members of the House are TO be removed
and the seats of members brought nearer to-
cether The experiment will have better
assurance of success if the franking privilege
Of members be abolished. Mr.. Seward Will
attempt to introduce the new reform in the
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

Lord Elgin has recently made Il voyage of
exploration up the Yang-tse-kiang, i'll China,
for the purpose Of selecting, from personal
observation, the marts in the interior of that
vast Empire, which are best adapted for for
cign trade. The Baltimore Exchange says:
The object which Lord Elgin evidently had
in view, in planning his expedition, was. bya
prompt movement, with a portion of the
squadron acting under his orders, to counter
act any undue influence which might other
wise be brought to bear upon merchant YES
sells navigating the northern rivers of China,
and, while establishing the right which had
been conceded to penetrate into the interior of
the Empire, to maintain that right by force
of arms if any show of opposition should be
made. The presence of foreign war vessels
in the heart of Northern China, six hundred
miles from the ocean, was II formal assertion
of the privileges which had recently been az
uured. 1t was, moreover, an intimau"n to
the inhabitants of the various populous cities
upon the banks of the Great River, OF the
fact that the country had been opened up to
foreign commerce." The equal footing upon
which our commercial relations are placed by
the one saving clause in Mr.. Reeds treaty Of
Tien tsin-a clause which is due to the fore
thought of his predecessor, Mr.. Cushing
renders the proceedings Of Lord Elgin oiquie
as much importance to US as to the nation he
so ABLY represents.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-22

The Richmond Dispatch says that an in
telligent gentleman of that city, recently
from Cuba, says, that, except among tew
persons engaged in the American trade, tho
opposition there to fllibusterism and annex
alton is universal. They have no more de-
sire to be annexed to the United States than
Louisiana has to be annexed to Spain" .'Of
all sections in this country adds the nls-
patch. the South is the very last that should
disturb the rights Of Spain in Cuba"