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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
Uacllnes the Honor

Mr. J p. Burns, Of Ala. appointed one Of
the Visitors TO West Point refuses to go, in
the following rather ungracious style:
Il ara aware that there il. discrepancy Of opin-
ion as to the existence of any real danger to the
institutions and interests Of the South at present,
but | ala also well aware that the President has
been guilty Of fatal error 10 the interests and
welfare of the ghole couniry-that Of maintaining
HI own peculiar notions Of policy, without i'm
proving the condition Of the Democratic party
end whether the South is to .ufier from the imbe.
cilitvcfg superannUated President, or the contums-
ciouy impudence' of the Northern Abolitionists
time will only show"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

CoSsoLING LETTER FROM \ kUNh"hi
WIFE TO HER HUsBASD.-Some time since
the wife Of Mr.. Poulin, merchant Of -
Joseph, Mo, ran away with her husbands
clerk, taking along little daughter. The
following letter, written by the wOmsn 70
her husband is published in the St. Joseph
Journal, and for GOODNESS and impuicnre
beats anything of the kind that has eve:
come under our observation. The girl Lu'y,
mentioned in the letter, is servant belong
ing to Mr.. POulin, worth about 5000, and the
child which she proposes to exchange Is her
own, about four years Of age. The letter u
postmarked Cincinnati, Ohio: May q, is5a
Mr.. isADoRE PoULIy-Dear Sir: wish
to write to you a few lines to give you some
news Of US, and to tell you that Eugene
speaks of you every day, and that she wants
to 90 and see her papa in the store and -he
cries for her good IIonorine and her black
Lucy every day. hope you are NOT mat
at me because | went away with Mr.. AZ
gustus. am very happy with him; he treats
me like wife | do not regret what haze
done for | am happy with him. | VIII
tell you one thing, if you will give me Lucy
| will give you up Eugene; If not, you car
not get her. If you are willing to do 50. yolG
can come yourself and get her. We will
be glad to see you. ! want you 70 write
right away as soon as you get this letter
cause We might be gone from here If ygr
wait too long. Direct your letter to Eugene
Poulin, Cincinnati, Ohio. Write right oil
cannot wait no longer than ten days. Mr.
Augustus will write to you when we recei'e
an answer from you. We are all well, ani
wish you the same. Mss the children *
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
Departure OF Prof Holcombe-Comp limcntary
Serenade TO Hon Shelton + Leak

UNIVERSITY 81 NIRGI&IA, June OH i.ia
Among the distinguished American. rar.
toned by you 4 few days since A. soon =.
embark for Europe yoa omitted to meur;,,
the name Of oar distinguished Professor E
Law, James p. li,Ic0mhe VIII, left a, = .o-
days since, IN company with some f ~,
class, for New York, where they will a,v,;.
the departure of the Persia The Probes
goes to Europe for the improvement # hi,
health, which has been quite feeble j,;ri,,,
the present session, and will return earl; -
the fall, To resume his arduOus duties ~ o-o
of the Law Professors in the uniyer,;f,.
As testimonial of appreciation Of his So
vices, the Law Class gave the Professor
grand serenade on Friday night, AMI babe
him adieu
They met at the Parish House. IN Chow
lottesvlie, formed procession headed by .to
band, and marched around in front II II
H. residence, where the band discsgr.ai
solhe sweet music. After two or three a..
had been played, loud calls were made e.,
MIR. lo!combe, who soon appeared on the
front portc0. Mr.. Archer Anderson. Of tic
class, approached, ana ia few pertinent re-
MAJ NJ, CA IhtSstu their regret nj having Il
part, and rendered the sincere wishes of hi,
pupils Tor pleasant journey and safe return
To which Prof. liolcombe responded In
speech of about half III hour, full OF elouuor.
allusion TO their past intercourse. a. pupi
and instructor, and concluded amid ieafer.
ing applause, with brilliant eulogy upon the
law profession. There are few more pro
found writers, or ADLER lawyers, in the couu
try, than James p. llocombe, aud all ;o;.
heartily in the wish that his trip NAV en-
tirely restore his health
On the same evening, tie friends # n,
Hon Shelton F. Leake, member cleo, q,
Congress, gave him an interesting sercnai.
in honor Of his election. The distinguished
member responded to the call Of his friend,
in an eloquent speech, in which he thanked
them for the cordial support they gave hip,
in the late election. Alter the speech. IN.
seronaders were invited into the huu..
where they partook of a quantity OF excel.
lent wine, brandy. and all kinds of liquor.
Mr. Leake - an exceedingly popular man IN
his district with all parties, while few have
more influence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

ONO RIVER NAvIGATIoS.-The Parkers
burg Gazette Notwithstanding is Dow
pretty much the head Of navigation on the
Ohio river. During the past week the lar.
ger size steamers going up the river have
been able to get to this point without much
difficulty, and have either laid up here Or
shipped their freight on small boats, where
it was intended for Wheelingor Pttsburg -
The regular Wheeling and Cincinnati pac-
kets and the regular Pittsburg and Cincinna-
ii packets are now making Parkersburg their
point Of notwithstanding down inc
river from here. Freight intended for Pitts,
burgis being trans-shipped here and sent
over the Northwestern railroad TO the Last
This demonstrates beyond dispute that Par
kersburg is accessible from down the river;
while our up river neighbors are high ana
Dry"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
Significant Language.

The editor of the Washington States, ~
announcing the withdrawal of Mr.. Pryor
from that paper, expresses the hope that b.
will soon be returned 10 the councils Of he
nation. Says the States:
THE good of the country would be benc
fitted by his presence in the councils OF The
nation. He would be in that body the Ran
dolph Of his day. There would be no gov
eminent abuse that he would not lay bare q
public view. Such mertbsr Uas neUer necd.
ed more than at tbs hme."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
Uses of Ice

In health, no one ought to drink lee water.
for it has occasiOned fatal inflammation. o..
the stomach and bowels, and sometimes sud.
den death. The temptation to drink it i,
very great in summer; To use it 1T all with
any safety the person should take but single
swallow at time, take the glass from the
lips for half a minute, and then another
swallow, and So On. 1t will 10 found tim.
in this way it becomes disagreeabIe after =
few mOuthiuis
On the other hand, ice itself mav he taken
as freely as possible, not only without iniu-
r. but with the most striking advantage %
dangerous forms of disease. II broken ~
size. of pea or bean, and swallowed n free.
" as practicable, without much chewing ~
crashing between the teeth, it will often BE-
efficient in checking various kinds Of dar.
rhna, and has cured violent cases of Asiaiic
cholera
A kind Of cushion of powdered ice kcD;
to the entire scalp, has allayed violent IN
Illumination Of the brain. and arrested fearful.
convulsiOns induced by too much blood there
Water, as cold ~ ice can make it, applet
freely to the throat, neck and chest with d
sponge or cloth, very often affords an almos,
miraculous relief; and if this be followed BY
drinking copiously of the same ice cold eIe-
ment the wetted parts wiped dry and tb,
child be wrapped up well in the bed cIothe.
it falls into Il delightful and ife-giving stun
Der. All infiammations, internal or external
are promptly subdued by the application u
ice or ice water, because il is converted int
steam and rapidly conveys away the ext.
heat, and also dimiuishes the quantity u
blood in the vessels of the part.
A piece OF ice laid on the wrist will often
arrest violent bleeding Of the nose.
To drink any ice-cold liquid at meals Re-.
tards digestion, chills the body, and has been
known to induce the most dangerous internal
COMPOSITIONS.
if ice is put in milk or on butter, and
these are not used at the time they lose their
freshness, and become sour and stale, FOX
the essential nature of both is changed,
when once frozen and then thawed..-HdWs
Journal Of HediM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
Portsmouth Vote.

I'VE learn that the vote Of tue city of Ports.
month for Governor. &c, will not be received
as Official, in consequence Of some infor-
mality in the appointment OF the election
commissioners. This n;ishap, however, does
not affect the general result III the District
Norfolk argus,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
Como, in Italy

Tho advices by the Arago. inform US that
General Garibaltii had taken the city OF Co.
mo from the Austriaus. and had entered 1t
amid bcll-ringiug and the genera iliumina-
ZION of the town. Como is an Episcopal city
OF LDmbardy. capital Of a province of It's own
name. at the southern extremity of the Lake
Of Como, in Il delightful valley, enclosed Ly
hills covered with gardens and with olive and
chestnut groves. The POPULATION, including
its nine suburbs. is 5000, of whom GOO
belong to the city proper 1t has apublic Ii
brary of 10000 volumes. Il botanic garden,
three gymnasia, and museum of autiqui-
ties. Como WAS a place of Importance under
the Romans. having been rendered so by n
colony Of Greeks sent there by Julius Cesar,
when it obtained its Latin name. 1t was
the birthplace Of the younger ,and probably
also of the elder pliny, of Volta. and Of
Pope innocent 81.
Lake Como in Lnmbardy is an expansion
Of the river Aida, which enters it ut the foot
Of the Lepontiue and Rhetian Alps, and quits
it at Leccn, in the midst OF mountains OF
from | 900 to 300 feet in elevation. 1t is
Of very irregular shape. being separated
into the two branches OF Como and Lccco
hv the promonutory Of bellagio. Extreme
breadth between Mcnaggio and Verona, 3
miles. Length, from Como to Riva, 50
miles Como is, on account of the beauty Of
its basin and its favorable exposure, the most
celebrated of all the lakes Of Northern Italy.
it shores are covered with elegant villas,
among which are the Villa d'Este long the
residence of Queen Caroline ri England, and
the Villa Lenno, on the supposed site of PIT
nv's villa. The lake ahouuds in all kinds OF
fish: its navigation is liable tn interruption
from sudden storms: regular steam commu-
nicatinn is established between it's principal
towns.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

The Diocesan Synod. Of Toronto, Canada
have petitioned the Legislature of Canada,
Ito pass law declaring persons known to be
or who may be proved to be, habitual drunk
ards, disqualified from holding any pubic
appointment; and that inebriate persons shall
OF conviction before some qualified court 1e
declared to be incapable ofmanaginS their own
affair., and that their property be placed III
trust for the benefit of their family or them
selves, as is the case with those who labor
under other forms of insanity"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

Ry direction of the President, the Secre-
tary of the Navy has assigned the following
names to the chartered vessels of the Para
euav expedition recently purchased for the
navy, yiz:-Wyaudott, Mystic, Anneosta,
Mohawk, Sumpter, and CRUSADER; al o,
which, with the exception Of the Mystic ana
Sumpter, which arc to be added to the A r,.
can squadron, are ordered to the oulf
squadron.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

Miss Ef6e Cathariue Carstang, of St. Louis,
is paying the usual penalty of success in
having her past history looked into some
what euriously She is now said to have
been . near Deighbor, and a youthful rival,
Of Mrs. Cunning bam, at East Brooklyn, near
Wallabout bay, On Long Island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

The experiment Of burning coal in loco
motives, with q view Of economizlng the cost
ef fuel is succeeding admirably in a'''',
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

The New York Herald quotes kossuth
speeches in 1851 and 1859, t" show the
inconsistency Of the distinguished Hun
rarian, and how versatile and changeable he
is in his opinions and views. In 1891 he
said that Louis Napoleon was humbus'
that the coup detat was an insult to the peo.-
ple of France, and that the continuance OF his
usurpation was impossible. In 1859 he tells
the people of London that the French EN-,
peror is going to he the savior of oppressed
nationalties, and that there is no danger OF
his initiating the errors by which the FIRST
Napoleon fell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

The belief seems to be entertained by ma
nv that, after few more demonstrations In
the military way. and the slaughter of some
ten or twenty thousand more of the surplus
population, England, Russia, and Prussia
will be able to put an end to the present
European war by friendly mediation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
Europcan Trayoi.

An army of Americans is now denling
through Europe. The steamers, for month
or two past, have swarmed with detachmcnts
of this irruption of the new world upon the
old, and it Is not impr, bIble that the whole
number who have gone abroad since the
opening Of the season. amounts to fully
twenty thousand. 1t has become tashi"na-
bic to 90 to Europe. Our wives, our daugh-
tiers, our sons, and n good many "f ourselves.
are anxious to make the tour. To be IN the
fashion, the college graduates brush up their
knowledge of French and German. give
large orders to their tailors, and engage a
tirst-class passage across the Atlantic. /"
lie in the fashion, mothers follow with their
daughters, and the puic- taWilinS is unwii-
lingly dragged along. To be in the fashion,
exhausted men of letters, disappointed poll
ticians uverworked editors, and men OF lei
sure, provide themselves with capaciou' car
yas-coyered trunks, hat boxes bills Of ex-
change and passports, and are tossed Oil the
briny pillows, and cry aloud for stewards.
Americans are swarming on the Continent,
and the landlords and the sight-sho~e!7 in
Paris, on the Rhine, in Switzerland, and III
Germany, will reap richer harvest than
ever this Summer. Italy only, which per
haps needs most the -prinkling OF gold that
tourists scatter about, viii alone be excluded
by the war from the plenteuus shower
Bit. american. The tourists find that IT
costs more money than they thought for, IL
travel in Europe, these days. The cheap
times are over.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

Mr.. Holt, the new Postmaster General. Is
receiving just commentator for the ability
he has thus far displayed, in the manage
ment of his department; and for his efforts
to introduce reform and retrenchment into its
affairs. Difference of political opinion will
not prevent US from wishing him every sue
cess in all his exertions to benefit the public
service. 1t has been truly remarked, thai,
the whole country is interested in an upright
and efficient administration of the Post Office,
and that that department of government
should. at least, be kept free from connez-
ion with partizan politics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

The National Intelligencer defends the de-
cision Of the Secretary of State, lin relation
to the inquiry from a native of France, now
in this country, whether his new citizenship
would exempt him from the obligation Of
rendering military service in case of vol
untary return to his native country" that
naturalization in this country would not en-
empt him from that claim. as bottomed on
we'll recognized principles of public law, and
sustained by established presidents In our
civil and diplomatic history.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

NVANTEJ.-A situation n TEACHER, by a
w young lady Of Virginia, in private family,
10 give instruction in the Elementary branches Of
the English Language.
Satisfactory references will be given ~ address
ing T. j. Skiukcr, at HARDWOOD Post Office, stat
ford County, Va, or to b. q. Meade, AloxnndriG,
Virginia. eS-wn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15

A letter from Munich, Bavaria, pub
lished in the New York Herald, tends to elu-
cidate the feeling which exists in some of the
States of the German Confederation towards
France and Austria whilst fighting in Italy.
The government Of Bavaria. although profess
ing neutrality, has ordered all the great lines
ofrailway in the kingdom to be placed at the
use of the Austrian officers, for the purpose
of conveying an army Of forty-tive thousand
men to the scene of conflict. The advanced
guard of this force had reached the city, and
both officers and men were received with the
greatest enthusasm-the ladies throwing
them bouquets and the men crying v'vas for
Francis Joseph General Cam-Gallas, Aus
trian commander in the Tyrol, had sent his
stud of war chargers, consisting of twenty
pure blooded Arabians, to Munich. Bavaria
excuses herself for this course by asserting
that the Austrian army Of Bohemia forms
part of the force Of the German Confedera-
tion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15


During the recent visit of the President.
to North Carolina. ne was accompanied by
Mr. Thompson, Secretary of the Interior,
and this latter gentleman took occasion. in
one of the speeches he made, lat Raleigh. we
believe.) to refer to the agjtation which has
been raised, Ivy some fer persons, in some
tesc of the Southern States. in relation 70 the
revival aud re-opening of the trade in slaves
from the coast of Africa. lie spoke of the
fact, that these agitators had suddenly dis
covered that laws passed fifty years ago. atthe
urgent instance of the Southern States them
selves. were unconstitutional, ana their con-
tinuance destructive to the interests of the
South: and added, that he did not believe
there was one amongst those engaged in the
scheme which he denounced, who thought
the end aimed at, could he accomplished
while the Union lasts. For himself, jp or
out u the Uuion, he was opposed to the re-
opening of the foreign slave trade-and ne
thought, if the issue were made. in the Union,
the people would rally in the South in support
of the laws, and that there would he no divi'
sion, at least, in North Carolina. We need
not add, that we agree with Mr.. Thompson:
and believe, that in Virginia, too, there
would hardly be misunderstanding, there
would be an overwhelming majority against
the plans and purposes ofthe agitators.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-06-15
ALEXANDRIA,:

MORNING. JUNE Is. 1859.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-02-12
LATE PUBLICATIONS.

vUHAT WILL HE DO WITH IT' By Sir E. Bulwer
THE LAND AND THE BOOK. or Biblie.l llusra.
tons drawn fom the Manners and Customs-The scenes
and Scene-yanf theaoly Land; BY W. H. Thomson u u.
With numerous maps and enHrnvings n :,
HISTORY OF CIVILIZATION IN ENGLAND; BY
Henry Thomas Buckle.
CHARITY GREEN, the varieties Of Love; ny The
odOre Hartmann.
AGNELI. on CHESS-New Edition.
THE SECURING OF The WHITE HORSE. or the
Long Vacation Ramble Of London Clerk BY author OF
..Tum Browns School DAYS"
SUNSHINE. or Kate Vinton; By Harriet B. Nckewer.
BERTRAM NOEL; b. f. J. May.
WILD SPORTS IN THE FAR WEST; By Gersta'
ecker-Ilustnted.
TWO DISCOURSES-The6 first delivered on the ssth Of
Nav 1884, as the closing in the Old Brick Church
in Hickman Street.-The last the 3lst Ot October lSss
at the dedication Of the New Brick Church Murray Hill;
By Gardiner SPRING ID. d IL. ID.
THE YULE LO(s--A series of Stories for the young.
LIFE AMONG THE CHILDREN.
BUDS FROM THE CHRISTMAS BOUGHS, and other
Tales; Rv Virginia F. Townsend
THE SOCIABLE or l,u0l Hume Amusement
DIVINE AND MORAL SONGS FOR CHILDREN:
By Rev. Isaac Watts D. D-English Edition-wsh eoorcd
FOOTSTEPS OF SAMUEL PAUL
VICTORIES OF BETHANY.
SWORDS POCKET ALMANAC, for 1889.
LIFE OF THE HON. NATHANIEL MACON, OF North
Carolina; BY Edward r. Gotten:
For sale BY
Ii. D. TURNER,
NC Book Store.
Raleigh, Jan. q, 1859. "
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NOTICE OF CO.PARTNERSHIP.

MIR. SAML D. HICKS, formerly of Granville County
~ Carolina and late Of the firm Of Brownsey
Hicks of Petersburg Va, is this day admitted to partner
shin in INV house. The business will be conducted nndT
the drm and style of d. T. WILLIAMS HlChS. lbeg
to retarn nv grateful acknowledgements to patrons and
friends the liberal support and patronage bestowed on
me the past three and request continuance OF
the same concern, with assurance that the unit
ed efforts of the house will be devoted to their interests
All Del having claims against me will please present
them immediate payment, aud those indebted Tor csh
bills requested to pay as early as pras;'caes AZ
vapces made though faith of produce will, DESIRED
be transferred to the new concern.
W T. WILLIAMS.
Richmond, Jan. !, 1859.
D. +. WILLIAMS & HICKS:
PRODUCE COMMISSION MERCHANTS 4 GENERAL
AGENTS
FOR TIE SALE or
TOBACCO, WHEAT, &C.,
No. ShOcco Slip,
RICHMOND, Va,
Offer their services the Planters of Virginia and North
Carolina and the trade generally.
~ Particular attention paid to forwarding manstse
tured Tobacco and filling orders; and liberal advances
made Oh all consgnments in hand.
D. T. WILLIAMS
SAM'L. D. HICKS
Late of BROMLEY L Hicks, Petersburg, Va
January 4, 1889. 5-Sm.
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- FxrrrRELL1 cElDRAI0D
HINHRAL SPRINGS HOR SALE.

HAVING DETEnn1NEO 70 n0vs S0ULa
II psxi hii o6sr ~ sas ~ rslsa1ss nsn % "
eoesy q 0tss.ii'e. si,sssd ia~sdsy .. !hs R.,sss
and Gsssoa Rasusa. eeatssssx So sesss Al
600 Of which 10 10 original gv0wtf set part esdsf eess
ton being we'll sdsossd 10 the ~ soesesn. e
wheat. &c. The improvements sss eood, eoeseisE
lasRe and enamod,ous dwelling. Win sll sses.y 49,
bsdisss soevlksr With ssv CsseslssSss ssd 0sses Am
allen Store House H,ssirs Dspos. which eoessesfsd
II MINERAL SPRINGS. located vithis . es,s q ne
Railroad cposidersd very valuable The v.is hase
been found By snalysis 70 possss medicinal qualities u W
ss order and has cured Of The nnsi e6seets e.s
Of Scrofu and effected many rrmark,bs esFss 70 go
diseases ser the pasess had beea Psuscssej iss.es
By the best physeians-sn of which cse b
By the evidence Of many respectable mso me- spss
have been largely parunised kr scses JEAN oy
many Of whom hare bern permanently cured. 40 su
vor,bly Of the beneficial e6ecis " the wses a
been under the necessity Of rvfes~e sdahssns W Nm
drsds Of visitors wishing The wssr whom vss NJ
prepared tn accommodate.
Pcrr wishing eub.rt IN The eusiesss. vii scd
an opportunity f~y with. The luestoo, the sdsse
ages VI The Farm and Mills together with The
merits Of the WATER all combine to ssedes TINS oos " 'ee
most desirable situations in the county.
For further particulars those wishing to Pareh.ss esa
call and examine Er themselves get any ots 't"u
addressing me 81 KiArsrs, Grsssik 0ssty 49,,
Kttrel's n. c., April ], 1853. so-u.