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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
War on Peace Principles.

Parana having declared war against bne,
nos Ayres, the latter has not only accepted
the challenge. but through its War Minister
senior Velez Sarsfeld, puts forth declaration
that the war will, on its part, be conducted
in the mildes, manner. She will recognise no
tile property but his munitions of war. In
the river commerce the neutral flag shall cover
merchandise No restrictions shall be IN,
posed on foreign commerce. except IN case I'll
goods cnntraband Of war: nor are vessels u
lie detained except upon certain assurance
that they have on board goods contrahalld;-
The Minister promises to go even iurtier
than the United States in respecting the
property ofindivduals, aud at the same time
admits that the United States are now III adj
vance of the other great Powers i'll this re-
spect.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Awful Casualty.

.Smothc,r1 Il, Dcnh IN Jghcni.-A canal
boat was being loaded with wheat from Giles
Warehouse in Wcrd>port. \. York, on Sat
day last, by spouting it in from the bottom OF a
bin twelve feet deep. when two boys, NAMED
j. Cngam and John Daily, aged respectively
about twelve and ten years, seeing the wheat
RAPIDLY settling in the centre OF the bin. thought
it would he "A fine source OF amusement t"
play in it, and accordingly both ut once
Jumped into the rapidly settling centre, ana
no sooner had they struck the wheat than
they began to 90 down with it. and the sur
rounding wheat 10 cave in about them ;"
rapidly that they could not eXtrlratc them
selves. \ smaller boy standing hv gave the
alarm, and in Il moment workman Jumped
in to rescue them. and got hold Of them be
fore they were below the gram: but they
went down 81 fast. and he with them, that IT
was with the greatest effort on getting h"ld 81
the side If the bin that he gnt"ut himself ana
ran to shut 81 the flow of wheat winch WAS
the work OF moment. The alarm WAS CIV
en-. and all hands rushed Ia their rescue; bur
they had been carried below the level "t the
grain, and alter about fifteen minutes oil
strenuous exertinn. they were rxhumed. but
not I'LL life WAS extinct in both eases. They
were found standing straight up, their hands
by their sides, and hats Oh. They we're two
fine boys uf worthy parents. who lrcl their
sudden loss most krenly .Nl~a"h,s Se"f"
nei lUM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
The oldest Ship.

The barque Maria arrived AT this port last
evening from three years cruise III the
Indian Ocean. She was built at the town
of Pembroke, now called Hanson. iur II pri-
vatesr during the Revolutionary war. She
was bought by VIM. Rptch, merchant of
Nantucket. afterwards of this city, III the
wear l7S3, and i'll the same year ,hc made Il
voyage to London with a cargo OF oil Her
register i dated 4. ID. l1S2. and she is con
a"qucntly III her 18th year. She claims t"
be the first ship that displayed The United
State, Gas i'll British port after the reyolu-
tionnry war, which tag is now i'll existence,
though in shreis. Her model j. ri old
French construction, tumbling home, "r
rounding very much in her top sides. and
sine is consequently very narrow on deck III
proportion to her size 2O2 tons. 1t j. SAIL
that there is standing 10 her credit over
500 600. and from the earliest history Of
this ship she ha- never been amy exn"ne"
by loss IL underwriters except "nre. and
that 10 Il very small amuunt.-Ae~ BeJto'd
.&unddtd, Hi.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
A Terrible Rencontre.

At the Blue Lick polls, Kentucky, on cleo
ton day. II difficulty occurred between two
yummg men. named Abbott and Delaney. in
which their fathers became involved when
the elder y. struck the elder \. with piece
Of lead pipe, which ~ cnraged the son OF the
latter. TINT he drew large bowie.knite. and
thrust il twice through Deaney's breast, the
blade passing out ut his bnck. Delaney died
almost Immediately. but while he WIS breath
ing his last. the father of the youth snatched
the knife from his sons hand, and cut the
dying mans face and head until he lost all
human r,..rnI hlnnrc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
ALEXANDRIA STEAM DYEING G, CLOTH
DRESSING, and SECURING ESTAB-
LISHMENT,

H. H. WAKEFIELD, Pg"rEIhToR.
NJEKCilhNrS and others are respectfully IN
wi yitcd Ia examine the superior style in which
good. are CLEANED aud DYED AT my establish
inrut. No. ~, Fairfax street, lold .tund.) where
everything arprrtaning to well regulated estab
lishmcat of the kind ear be doue in u superior
manner. ut moderate prices. GOODS forwarded
To- any part Of Virgins and Maryland with dis
patch. -tfrly and carefully packed.
A call j. respectfully solicited. You will find
me al all times at INV post, ready and willing to
accommodate all desiring my services.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
Finding Drowned Perso ms by Quicksilver.

A correspondent of the Troy Times gives
the following narrative OF an occurrence AT
Shrewsbury Lake, W., ~ coming under MS
own observation:
The lake is noted now on account "i the
death %, a young man. conductor ON the
Rutland and Burlington railroad, VIII" was
drowned In il II short time age. At the time
he. with several others, were pinyIn2, rock
ing the boat. making 1t dip water when
nnuckilv. they were swaniped, ana ms
youuy man. the best swimmer III the lot, was
drowned. After long and almost hopeless
search after the bndy-u very newell idea Wils
suggested, which. after trial, proved success
full in leading to the discovery OF his where
abouts. About three ounces of quicksilver
were nut into a Iuui OF br""H bre,"i, well baked
and thrown out into the lake. The loaf was
discovered to move directly against the wind.
soon it stopped. whirled around several times
and SINK. They Immediately rowri to the
place and threw out the grapplers--the ilrst
time thew hacked his face, the second time
the hook fastened To his boot, and he was
hauled into the boat. Where he was found
the water was 20 feet deep. In his pockets
were a silver watch aud a considerable guam
ttv of silver money--whch caused the AT
traction of the quicksilver, and led to the
discovery Of his watery grave. The accident;
place. aud singular circumstances connected
with the sad affair render 1t remarkable.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The CALuRiC ENGINE--ln defiance If ~
stacles and reverses that would have appalled,
stoutcr hearts, and forced weaker men 10 g,g
up the struggle in despair, the Galore kn
CINE is in successful and practical operation
and the genius and perseverance, of VI
Ericsson, aud the sagacity and liberaltyI
Mr.. Kitchins, are crowned with tlatierirs
degree Of success. Their long and rc,luir
efforts. and the liberal expenditure Of money
which has attended them, now promise .
secure, not only the fame Of the in,ent,r
but immediate and substantial returns
Every reader will rejoice To know this In
every place, where light, compact, &c
nomical. and easily managed motive power i
required, the Caloric- Engine is being intrr
duced
There has been added to the Galore In
CINE, apparatus for conducting, distributing
and regulating it's power.
All who are familiar with sewing ms
chimes ARE well aware, that their operate
produces II most sxhaasting effect upon tir
operator; many constitutions sink ut on
under tho ordeal; and all suffer more or IT,.
from the exeriion of working the tTra!
wheel. The Song OF the Shirt grab
~ it il, falls far short of describing the wrl
rsome suffering. and physical deg"neraiI,n
which are the result of continued labor at b
sewing machine. Mr.. Carhart of til" tm
Of Pagan K Carhart, clothiers, has, both ~
the score Of humanity and economy, bong
sought for an appliance by which his open
tives might be releved-aud this firm hs''
ordered caloric engine to be put up AL
its power distributed among one hundn-l
sewing machines by means Of cold condcn''i
air. The power will be separate IN IT. 81.
plication u each machine, and sing effort
Of the foot will regulate the speed from
the highest to the lowest point.
The whole apparatus for applying AMI
distributing power is 80 simple III IT. 'la'
acter aud operation, that its success = lr~
yond doubt, and it will be found d tIr
greatest service in tightening the labor d"
m over taxed class Of operatives, ~ WI
as in II great variety of necessary labor
\. y CDnrir.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
The United States Frigate Powhatan.

Information received from tins fine vessel,
Com Tatnall's ag ship.) 1T Shanghai the
2?th of May. mentions her periious condI-
ton few days before. under the lea OF the
Rugged Islands 1t is stated that, i'll con
sequence Of the shalluwncSs of the water
and the tempestuouS character of the wealth
er, it was necessary 10 keep the vessel III
notion and To cut loose the little chartered
steamer she had in tow. Fortunately the
latter found her way to Shanghai. There
was heavy sca running all the time, and
the old ship rolled irnrfuIly. After run
ming all of one night in the io:s and RAIN. it
was found on the morning 81 the 18th. that
the current had swept the vessel entirely out
of her course, and ut o'clock she was
aground. Ii was necessary throw over Il
quantity Of coal to tighten her: and arrange
mrnts were also made Ia throw over some ot
the guns. if necessary tn get her of. At
half past two o'clock Chinese fishing boat
was hauled alongside, and three officers
started i'll her To- find assistance. The crew
of the boat consisted of fifteen Cinnamon, Il
piratiral looking set of fellows, but they
proved to better than they looked. After
five and half hours sail III tins open
boat, exposed to drenching rain, the re-
lief party reached Woosung The MISSISSIPPI
nj and another vessel were dispatched the
the following morning to the relief "i the
Powlatun; but fortunately pilot had gone
out to her assistance, and by his holdnrSs
and energy WAS enabled t" get her oft the
bank, with the loss uf only one anchor. II
boat and some coal She was, however,
again forced upon another sh"aI about three
lourths of Il mile long, and had for Il time
IL fearful humping and humping upon it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
a CARD

4 ID. WAKEFIELD de-rc- t" return his sin
n. rerc thanks to his numerous customer. III
Nirg mia and Maryland. tor their very liberal pa
tronlge extended to him il the Alexandria Steam
Dyring aud Cloth Dressing business, for the
last sixteen years; ani he hopes by strict atten-
ti"n IL his business IT, merit Il continuance ot the
same. lie can he found ut his old stand, No. Y,
Fairfax street. where he will he pleased 10 hi.
old customers and friends. aug lS-3t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The New York people are in trouble about
the Croton water. 1t has become thick and
shiny. smells bad and tastes execrably.-
Same think it unhealthy and refuse to drink
it. Its bad condition is attributed to the
heavy rains and the large deposit thereby Of
vegetable and earthly matter in the lake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

1t appears by the official returns of the
election in Oregon that Lansing Stout. the
Administration candidate, has been elected
to Congress by majority of f"rty-fve votes
over Mr.. Logan, his competitor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The Court Martial, in New York. IN the
case of Major Cross. U. S. A., charged with
smbex.lement of public funds &c. closed the
testimony aud arguments in thecase on Mon
day. Maj C. denies the charge against him.
and his character as al officer and II gentleman
has been highly spoken of by the witnesses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Mr.. Everett, in his Ledger paper of this
week, No 35, discusses the question whether
Prince Metternich should be claSSed with
the Illustrious Dead of 1859. The answer
in brief. Isl If talent in his peculiar v"ea'
ton, rank, power, and-durins long course
of years-snccess, make man justly illus,
trious," then was Prince Metternich entitled
IN that anpellatinp
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

EXPERIMENTS on TIE OLD ATLANTIC -.
BLE.-The Buffalo Republic suys ,hF"
pieces Of the Atlantic Cable, which w"'
purchased by Msssrs. Tiffany x Co., 81 Nr'
York. have been laid across she Mi-.i''iiF
ut st. Louis, in order +" put that once !"
connection with the Eastern lines w
first cable worked very well for about 'H'',
weeks, the second about thirteen hour' "h'
the third, which was laid Saturday "y"nIl :.
gave out on Sunday night. On Thur''''
the second cable was underrun by exper"
ced electricians. but no flaw was discover
nothing perceptible to account for IT," '''
sation Of the working capacity of the caIr
The last cable was put {" good test, ha''+
been entirely submerged for over t"" hour
before being laid
The first cable was examined from =
Louis to near the liinoi, shore, wh"r" '.'
cable having been imbeddcd in the MI D
gave way. Up to the place Of partlns TIER
WA nothing perceptible that could l'aa p
the discovery of the existing trouble. ~
third cable also furnishes no evidence, "hr'~
by the cause of difficulty can be det"rt''!
Why don't the ST. Louis experImen'er' 'r''
for DE SANITY! Post
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Prof Henry, at the Scientific Association.
gave an account of the method pursued each
dsy ut the Smithsonian Institute IL record
and predict the weather. They have II map
of the United States hung upon board, with
pins stuck through at the points where the
observers Of the Institute are stationed. The
Institute has daily reports by telegraph from
many of these points. Each morning AN AS
sistant hangs cord Oh the pins to Indicate
the state of the weather-black if raining,
green if showing, brown if cloudy, and white
ii fair. All storms travel East, and thus
they are enabled to predict with great GER
tainty the condition OF the weather twelve
hours i'm advance
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The Richmond Greys were going the rounds
in New York, on Monday, to "see the sights,
overwhelmed with attentions and delighted
with every thing. 1t is thought they will be
"a unit" in praise on their return home
The Mayor of Richmond had Joined them,
and by his genial spirit and ready wit had
added greatly to the measure ct enjoyment
of both entertainers and entertained.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The Mobile Register makes spirited de-
fence of Southern institutions, in an effort
to show that the South is comparatively ex-
empt from outrageous crimes; and there Ii
considerable force in it's reasoning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The Charleston Mercury, in commenting
on the result of the election in Texas. attri-
buteS the defeat of the State Rights Democ-
racy" tn the advocacy, by their candidate for
Governor. ofthe revival OF the slave trade, or AT
least of repeal of the Federal laws by which
the importation of Africans is prohibited.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

We learn from the L. 5. Catholic Miscel-
Iany that the spiritual jurisdiction OF the
Bathama Islands has. with the appreciation
of the Holy See, been transferred t" Bishop
Lynch. of the diocese OF Charleston, South
t.,r,,liuo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

An important decision was made by the
Superior Court at Madison Wis, on the 9TH
instant, in the case of Henry Stucken W., the
Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad Com,
pany, from Crawford county, for killing cat,
tie. The court sent back the case for new
trial, but decided that railroad companies
are not bound to fence against cattle, and
that they are liable for gross negligence only
in case of injury to cattle wrongiully upon
the track. Railroad companies are hound to
use ordinary care merely. This decision is
in accordance with the recent decisions OF
other States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Nrw MoDE OF CrRING MEAT.-A process
has recently been discovered and patent
secured Nv 'Mcssrs. Paddock Marsh, OF Gu
cinnati. Ohio, by which meat If all kinds. 1t
i. stated. can be cured aud rendered tit for any
foreign market, in ten minutes time. As
soon A. the animal is killed, and before beng
skinned. salt is injected through the arteries,
and almost instantly the whole ANNA! Is I'M
nreynated with it. Beef cured by this pro,
cess ut Houston. Texas. with the th"rmonle-
ter at ~ degrees, was found when exhibited
At Cincinnati Ia l,a perfectly sweet, and equal
tn the best meat cured in the ordinary n'an-
ucr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The Baltimore Clipper says:-"The grand
and eminently patriotic sentiment 81 know
no North, no South, no East. no Vest
know only my country, my whole country
and nothing but my country has been at
trbuted bv some to Henry Clay, by others
t. Daniel Webster, bat its real author was
John Minor Bolts, of Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The London Herald of August I'd says
that the statement that the American Gov
eminent had abandoned the use Of priva-
teers in time of war, was the result of q
misprint, the word "resnlved'' having been
substituted by the composit"r for refused.
The editor meant to say that our Govern
mrnt have refused to abandon privateering.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRi.wEEkLY GY
EDGAR SN0WDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
THURSDAY MORNING. AUGUST Is. 1885,

The Boston Courier remarks Justly, that il
is common for the press. in Great Britain
and in the United States, with its assumed
right of universal publication and discuss
sion. to suppose that the restrictions ON it in
France must, and ought to be. the subject Of
discomfort there. I'VE forget that the nbSo-
lutte freedom Of the Press is in derogation OF
the freedom of everything aud everybody
which is not Press With us. all other
powers and influences are carefully regula-
ted by law; the Press alone is practically
unregula,ed by law; for. although the crime
of libel exists Oh the statute book, it has in
effect disappeared from the actual admins
tration of Justice" Nevertheless, every now
and then, salutary admonition in the way
of damages, serves to show. that in some
parts of the country the law against libel
and SANDER is not altogether deod. Its re-
vival, at times would he highly beneficial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Professor Agassiz is now in Switzerland
and is expected home about the middle OF
September
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

A correspondent of the National lntellI-
gencer recommends that National Conven-
ton of the Wings of the United States b"
held, on the 4th of July next, at Richmond,
Baltimore, or Philadelphia, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for the Offices OF
President and Vice President of the United
States. or, if separate nominations he deem
cd inexpedient, for the purpose OF selecting
among the candidates already III the field
such as may be most eligible to a majority
Of the Wing party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Leonard Scott 4 Co., have republished the
July number of the Edinburgh Review. 1t
contains articles on the British Navy, the
Acropolis of Athens, the Court Of George
w., Douglas Jerrold FOSSIL Footprints,
Marie Antoinette, Syriac Gospels, the Duke
of Wellington, Adam Bede, Tennys"n' new
poem, and the State of Europe. y very III
terestinc number. Robert Bell Agent
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Much excitement exists ut Vienna on ac-
count of the quarres and troubles aroused
by the late misfortunes Of the Austrian army
in Italy. The commission of General ur-
ban, the slayer Of peasants and beaten OF
Garibaldi, has been revoked, for his refusal!
to publish the armistire. General Benedeck
has been dismissed the service for improper
language used in reference to the Imperial
order of retreat given at S"!iern". Generals
Clam Gallas, Nostiz aud DE Lei"engen are
to be tried by cOurtmartial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18
STONE FRUIT JARS.

ALEXANDRIA MANIfACTtkE.
A LARGE STOCK on hand Of all sizes, fitted
"A with cOrks aud cement. which cum be herinets-
cuiiy sealed in the safest and best manner Tor pre-
serving fruit-fpr sale ut very low prices, at the
Pottery. No. l21 Wilkes street. by
.uy is o,w3w h e. MTLBURN.
WAGON BOWS. BENT RIMS AND Pa
w TENT CLOTH. aud great variety Of best
MaIcabIe Castings, offered at lowest rates. All
in w.nt are solicited 10 call before purchasing.
us GEO. L. BALDWIN.
sentinel
l,MIrIrS FILES AND SCREW PLATES
- Very superior Files aud Horse Rasps, and Il
C,I assortment of Stocks and Dies, just received
tr,,m the makers. GEO. I. BALDWIN.
aug j
NvIKGINIA HAMMERED IRON. just ia store,
\ purchased al reduced rates, and Tor sale ac-
c.rIingly GEO. I. BALDWIN.
aug 10
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

Bells Life in London. gives an account Of
the disposal of the stud of the late Marquis
of Waterford, which was put up for sale ON
Friday and Saturday, June "A and % at
Curraghmore. The total amount realized
was Gl3, lG6. Some of the racers brought
large sums. Comma di-Ncrgy. by Sir Her
cules, was bought for Gl,050. The late
MARQUIS died without children, and his titles
went to his brother, Lord John Beresi"rd, II
clergyman.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

NEACIlER.-A lady who has had mu'" ~.
i ripnce in teaching English branche''
and Music, desires II situation. Reference
changed. Address e.. l.. d., Mitchell '''
Cmlneper county. Va. aug y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

SCHOOL BOYS WANTED.-lia'iDgr usF
- y first rat. teacher, for my own boy
like to take n Bosrd"rs, eight Or ten be-;
moderate. terms. Address j. W. ~ T..
White Po1i, Clarke county!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

The New York Express says the Demo-
cracy are fighting like cats and dogs over that
Wise letter to Mr.. Bernard Donnelly, of New
York, and such a scratching outof eyes, and
such throwing Of mud right and left, pro-
badly was never seen among the 'llarmoni-
ous' before, outside of Tammany Hall on
the night Of primary election. Where the
end of it all is to be. nobody can tell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

WHEELER ( WILSON'S NOlH LL'
w SEWING MACHINES, llemtnr'''
Needles, for sale by the Agent in this r,t! +,
WIN. b. RICHARDS ~
aug lS-3t No. Nv h"-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

NOTICE.-AIl persons are hereby '"'"' D..
~ against trespassing. in any WY uP.I 49,
Hill Parm. The law will he enforced ." -.
persons. |lk"lNi"
Fairfax county, aug IS---o2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

CHOVELs AND SPADES.-Iu't fe,,'Is,,,ls
- supply Of Ames / Rowland. l. .n. ana
shovel. and Spades, by GEO. 7; BhLp" .a...
.,,g IA 30. Is North famidi '"'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-18

~ BARRELS X. J. + A. Stuart g..
~ Crushed SUGAR, ( casks MUIR A..
iuburgh Ale, received this day by Ell
and for sale by ). T.. p''
aug Is