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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14
A Lady in the Lobby.

The correspondent Of the Chicago Times
says
"A few days since. while the Board of
Directors of the Transit Company were in
session Mt St Paul, Mrs. or Miss -,
formerly. if not at present, of Washington
arrived in town, and presented to the Board
Il claim against the Transit Company, Of
S43 900 for services rendered in getting the
Land Grant bill through Congress The
lady was informed that her claim would not
be recognized, whereupon she employed
counsel, who were proceeding To swear out
an Injunction restraining the Governor from
issuing any more bonds To the Transit Com
pany, &c. She also exhibited to her coun-
sci copy of private contract entered into
between the directors of that road and the
contractors agreeing to pay back To certain
contractors S, 900 per mile of the amount
they received from the Company. Learn
ing the course the fair claimant was taking,
and that she was possessed of such impor-
tant papers and secrets, the directors came
to the ''foot-lights" and paid her $4,000 in
State Raiload bonds"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14
The Wealth Of the Astors.

A correspondent of the Jersey Telegraph
gives the following apparently authentic in
formation respecting the wealth of the Astor
family:
George b. Smith. lately deceased, was
employed in the collection of his rents, for
which service Mr.. Aston paid him eight
thousand dollars year. | heard for Il
was there" Mr.. Smith say that he collected
one hundred and sixty thousand dollars Il
quarter, ,rntS aione. and these mere small
part Of lis property. That Mr.. Astor, at
the time Of his death, was worth twenty-one
millions Of dollars. BY his will he gave his
son, VIM. Il. Astor, fifteen millions. part of
which was the Astor House. The remainder
of his property he gave away in legacIes to
different persons. From the time of Mr.. As
tors deceaSe, his son must have laid up
million of dollars IL year, for he was then
rich. independently of what his father gave
him.
Mr.. Aston was six months bed-ridden,
and during all of that time gave orders daily
to Mr. Smith. He went once er9y day To
see Mr.. Astor, and William visited his faith
er twice day. Mr.. Smith said that his habit
was to 90 into the sick room and quietly take
chair and set down by the he'd side. If
Mr.. Astor's eyes were shut, he Mr.. S. would
set about ten minutes. and if he still re-
NAMED so he would quietly leave the room.
1t Mr. Astor was awake, Mr.. S. would tell
him what he had done, and Mr. Aston
would give him directions to govern him I'M
til the next visit At the time Mr.. Smith
WAS appointed President of the Butchers and
brewers Bank, Mr.. Astor Immediately sont
for him. lie told Mr. $. that he could
not be President of that Bank and attend at
the same time to his business, and that he
must resign, which he did.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14
Counterfeit Coin.

Warrants were issued on Monday last for
the arrest of Henry Light and Sarah his
wife, charged with passing counterfeit gold
pieces of the denomination Of S2l and 81,
on Friday last, to several citizens OF this
town. Light has not yet been arrested, but
his wife is now in Jail for further trial.
1t is supposed that much Of the base coin
is in circulation, and it would be we'll for
our citizens to be Oh the look out. Should
We get more light on the subject we will an
nounce the fact to our readers. So Charles
torn Free Press.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14
The Religious Anniversaries in New York.

Yesterday was n sort of grand field day
for the participants in the proceedings of the
anniversary meetings. No less than ten Of
these annual gatherings were held. morning,
afternoon ann evening, and notwithstand-
ing the inclement weather, they were all
tolerably well attended.
The great point of attraction was the
meeting of the American Tract Society rs
IN exciting and stormy discussion on the
subject of slavery was expected; and that
expectation was full realized. Two resolu-
tons were introduced, and necessarily laid
on the table, the first directing thu Publish
ing Committee to publish tract on the
slave trade, and the second stating that the
society would be gratifed by such publica-
ton a resolution offered by DR.. Spring,
that in tabling the above resolutions the So
ciety did not mean u express doubt IL To
the sinfulness Of the slave trade, was then
pasGed-N J. Herahi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

HONORABLE ACQrITTAL.-Thec case If H..
United States against CiIcinnatus Stth l..
fore Judge IlaI ybnrton, was submitted +,
the jury Monday, by his counsel, I Il
Campbell. Col. August, and John IIowa,t
without argument or comment laltbou,,
the District attorney fully argued the CO.
for the Government and the jury prom,r,,
returned verdict of ac4uittal-an aeon;
tai, we may say as honorable and triumrl,n,
as any man ever received in Court 4 Ia.
tise. Indeed, it is understood thar ~.
Grand Jury had great difficulty in bripg;n,
in true bill against him, even on the NM.
sided evidence alone Of the Goyernms,,
ten out of the twenty four being opposed :.
it-ot whom were the foreman, John
Tate of this city; Robert Saunders Of W.
liamsburg, and other gentlemen Of eousII,.
high character and intelligence.
1t was apparent on the trial Ia every la3,.
Officers OF the Court, by-standers and IN
that the Government had lunintentmprIy
Of course made sad and most uuforu,,..
mistake IN this matter, in pret.rriug - ,Lar,.
against perfectly innocent man. and ,bs,
the whole testimony elected. 50 far f., m
showing even just suspicion Of his quill
absolutely demonstrated his innocence j.,
the clearest possible manner. Mr. Strb
was warmly welcomed by numerous friend,
as ne passed cut of the court room. II. sn
pears To be about i Ur ~ wears Of ags
Ills family and connections. We learn, are If
the highest responsibility; and it must be-
gratifying 10 them 10 know that his bright
name has been so fully and triumphantIy
yindicated. Rich. Enguirer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

TAKE CARE OF YOUR FIRE-ARNS.-A So
rious accident occurred in the vicinity Of
Bryantown, on the morning Of the Sth inst.
which was well nigh resulting in immediate
and may result finally in the death of n ser
want girl, the property of one of the minor
heirs of the late DR.. ". +. Boarman The
girl in the act Of sweeping the floor reeeiy
ed from gun, accidentally fired i'll the
hands of Mr.. John Farrall, heavy charge
Of buck shot, which entered the front Of the
arm about two inches below the shoulder,
and passed upwards and outwards, lacerst
ing the bone and muscles in the most shock,
ing manner. she being not more than two
or three feet from the gun at the time Of its
discharge. The arm was amputated at the
shoulder joint by Drs. Mudd and Carrie
during the afternoon of same day, and W.
learn was doing well at latest date, but her
recovery was considered very doubtful in
consequence of the injury sustained by the
parts above and adjacent to the joint. Pert
Tobacco Times.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14
Death from Grief.

The Port Clinton (Ohio) Democrat says
Mrs. Peter Perry. whose husband was drown,
ed, as we noticed last week, has since died
from the effect of the loss Of her husband
From the moment she received the intelil-
cence Of his loss, up to the hour of her DEATH
a few days ago, she never exhibited signs
of sanity, being perfectly wild and deliri"us
Four small children are thus left orphans
in the wide, cold world, having been render
ed fatherless and motherless in the space OF
ten DAYS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

SuIcIDE.-Mr. Van Andpn. well known
organist OF Charleston, ). c.. committed su
eide on Sunday last 10y taking arsenic. The
Charleston Mercury says:
ale had been visited within the past month
by gentleman from abroad. who accused
Van Auden Of having run away with IN.
wife Van Anden had been arrested and
in default of $4,000 BAIL committed {,
prison, which oppressed him heavily On
Friday he was temporarily released from
confinement, upon which he sent resignu
tons of his positions as organist Ia the tru,
tees of the different congregations. On SAT.
urday evening he gave his room mate the
key of his room, alleging that he might he
asleep on his return. What then transpired
is not known. On the return OF his roommate
Van Anden lay stretched across the bed
Upon the entrance of his roommate, he took
from his vest pocket ring, which he handed
him, saying it was for her. Van Anden was
shortly after taken in commissions, from the
effects of which he died while his room mate
had gone for physician.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

A WOMAN SHOOTS LAWYER IN La CRoSSE,
VISA Mrs. Bowles, woman at La Crosse.
Wis, has gained little unenvsble notoriety,
by shooting lawyer of that place. 1t seems
there is lawsuit pending between this Mrs.
Bowlss. (who was formerly the widow Of
Peter Cameron,) and Daniel Cameron, jr..
involving the title u considerable real estate
at La Crosse. A few days ago Mr.. {. visited
the house Of Mrs. B., when an alteration oc.
Cured for the possession Of certain paper,
whereupon the lady seized pistol and fired
twice. The first discharge entered his pan.
falcons pocket. woundng one of his fingers
The second sent ball through his coat
Mrs. Is. has been held to answer charge OF
attempt b. murder
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

On Thursday afternoon, while number
of laborers were engaged in tearing down
the walls of the building where the new
Bowery Theatre in New York is to be built,
portion of the north wall fell on number
of men, and buried them in the debris. AS
sistance was quickly rendered, and the I'M
fortunate men were rescued within half an
hour, but several were found to have been
seriously injured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

4 SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of FkEN'h
N LACE and CHANTlLLi MANTLES, u
the latest styles.
Berages, Organizes and French Lawn ~ d"a'
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Pronch Embroideries, in great variety.
Black Silk Mite; Parasols And sun nbrril"'
Plaid, Poll Ds Cheyirs, MOhar, and other h'"
style Goods, for Travelling Dresses.
Grape Despang, Berages, Chaliys, "rennd"'
Berages. Bombahines. Lawns, and many o'h''
desirable Mourning Goods.
A large and splendid stock of White G0yi'
amongst which will be found .omo very de'lfSe9
Also Table Linens, Sheeting-, Shirting-, "NI
servants wear, in every variety
TAYLOR 4 HITCIiISOH,
No AZ. Loui.ians ave. opp. Centre Market Space.
Washington. MY l3-N
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NITORCESTER'S QUAKTO DICTIONARY
wv Mcssrs. Hinrkling. SWIM ( brewer Of Rn.

AAI Err w An " III lDNAh Il -
w Mcssrs. liinrkling, Swan ( Brewer, Of Bos
ton, have in press, and expect to publish, during
the coming Summer or Fall. by subscription, "A
Dictionary of the English Language, by Joseph
+. Worcester, LID, 10 be completed in large
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aud will he furnished to subscribers ut $3.50
which will be the retail price Of the common eIi
ton. Persons subscribing, will, therefore, get the
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This new Dictionary will contain full vocubu-
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Science. with such local and obsolete terms ~ are
met with in writings that are now much read. In
Orthography. the work will represent the bert
usage, both in this country and in England. The
Pronunciation will DO exhibited by system Of
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sas- A specimen Of the work, with the style of
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

WAITxAN 4. WILEY, esq, the Wing can
didate for Lieut.. Governor arrived in this
city ON Thursday afternoon. He was pre-
sent at the public meeting held at night for
the discussion by the Congressional candi-
dates, and was welcomed by many friends.
After the discussion closed, he was called
out but, in a few remarks, excused himself
from responding to the call for speech on
that occasion,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

HEALTH OF NoRroLK.-Our city is unusu-
ally healthy at present. So all the Physi-
clans report. There were only Is deaths
during the whole of last month. in our popu-
lstion of 10000. Two of these died Of old
age. One was los years old.-NogtoA Ary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

In New York, on Tuesday morning, Fran
els j. z. Umsted, lawyer, and the husband
of Mrs. Devereux Umsted, who recently pub
lished novel of American society, shot
himself with a revolver, the ball passing into
the right ear and causing instant DEATH
He leaves young widow and two children.
The jury were unable to decide whether the
shooting was the result of accident OF design.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

the government. to be effected, in part, by
the legislative department. and which he
would heartily cooperate in effectng. must
have made deep impression upon the
intelligent citizens whom he addressed
If they think that his views are patriotic,
his principles correct, and his doctrines
sound, let them strive earnestly and hearth
ly. to send him to Congress, to faithfully
represent them there.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

"The Working Boys Sunday Improved"
is another of the publications issued by the
American Sunday School Union. 1t is a
handsome volume. Though the title would
indicate that it is designed for a particular
class. it is really calculated to be useful to
all classes of readers. The truth is not con-
cealed by superhuity of anecdotes and sto-
ries, but is presented in plain, Ineligible
way. relying upon its native force to give it
power. Received and for sale by James En-
twisle < Son.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

In the course of the past year, the Navy
Agent at Washington has disbursed upwards
of million of dollars ON Government account
in payments great and small, and every one
of his thousands of vouchers have been pass
ed by the accounting officers Of the Treasury
lust ~ rendered by him.
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PIsH, FISH, FIsH.!!

WdSUIN TDN a. TO.,
JIAvE IN STORE, and offer for sale, upon
III the best terms-
500 bbls. No. EASTERN HERRING
27j ALEWlVES.
v. Il. We desire to call particular attention 70
our large stock Of FISH, a. We have made ar
engagements which will enable u to offer great ~
ducemept, my l.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-14

We have received the May number of the
Southern Literary Messenger. 1t contains
articles on the Intellectual Culture of Wo-
man, Slavery among the Indians, continu-
alton of Greenway Court, &c. The Editors
Table is we'll supplied. The present num-
Der is an excellent one.
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REAPING AND MOVING MACHINE.
$4,000 Sold tho Last 4 Years.

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0REAT IMPROVEMENTS MADE FOR 1852
ADDISON, WALLACE 4 CO..
Having accepted the Agency for the .aie q
MCCORMICK'S CELEBRATED REAPER AND
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In calling attention To this MACHINE. We wonli
say that with the improvements for 1882 in point
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WARRANTED, as Reaper and Mower, superior
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or send tor a Circular. descriptive Of them, before
purchasing any other Address
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ROBERT BELL.

TRVING'S LIFE OF WASHINGTON COM
i PLETED.-Volume Five Of Irving. Washing
toa is now ready, price 80.
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nNEA! TEA. TEA..-2s half chests superior
Il Gunpowder Tea, just received aud for sale by
myI2 WASHINGTON l. co.
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PURE cArAwBA BRANDY,

FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES.
T HAVE just received a supply OF Zinnern,'Ia -,
i Cos. Cstswba Brandy, of hne flavor 'Du
guaranteed purity. For sale in guam tlt'e'
purchasers. JOHN A. MlLBCRN, Druss"S,
my Is N. Is. corner Of King aud Wasbip' - ~
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on BBLS. WEIGHS Premium Family FLOUR
~ 90 bbl.. other choice brands, which We can
accommodation sale by
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lust RECEIVED thi. lay by Express, Il beau
- tiful assortment Of BONSETS, RIBBONS,
and FLOWERS.
NV J. r. EVANS.
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CALT-2OOO sacks q. A. SALT, III store and for
= sale by NJ. ELDKIDGE, Union Wharf.
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IN CASES BORDEAUX OLIVE OIL, the best
III Oil ilnport.i-for sale by
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THIS WEEK OPENING

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Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-19

the communion of the Congregational Church
40 by profession. A very interesting feature
Of this revival was its connection with one that
preceded it two years before, when 35 were
added to this church on profession of their
faith.
Rev. E. N. Kirk, d. D., preached at the
National Theater, Boston, last Sabbath even
ing, under the auspices of the Young Mems
Christian Association, from the text, "Behold
l stand at the door and knock" The house
was entirely filed, and the audience generally
gave respectful attention, though there was a
great rush and considerable shouting when the
doors were opened for admission.
Elder Jacob Knapp has been laboring in
Dayton, Ohio, for the last four weeks. The
churches were too small, and the First and
Second churches united, and went to one of
the public halls. Multitudes are flocking to
hear him, and good is being done. Twelve
converts were baptized the first Sabbath in
February seven the Sabbath before, and many
are seeking the way of life.
Rev. E. Whittlesey writes to the Maine
Evangelist, that as the result of the revival of
the past year at Bath, Me-, IS have united
with his church by profession. The Winter
street Church has received go by profession.
During the last month so converts have been
baptized and added to the First Baptist Church
of Prince Edwards Island, British Provinces,
of which Rev. DIR. Knox is pastor.
AT the Walnut street Theatre, Philadelphia
there were services on Sabbath evening last
Rev. Mr.. Willetts preaching to an immense
audience.
Mr. Stebbins of Portland has been invited to
supply the place of pastor of the First Unitarian
Society in Chicago made vacant by the resig-
nation of Rev. George +. Noyes, and salary
OF $4,000 has been rendered to him.
The Unitarian church of Jamaica Plain have
extended an invitation to the Rev DIR l. w.
Thompson, of Salem, to become their pastor
at twenty-five hundred dollars, and he has
acceptedit.
Rev. John M. Prince of Georgetown has re-
ceived a call to become pastor of the Trinita-
rian Congregational church in Bridgewater.
Bishop Simpson, of the Methodist Church,
who has been very i'll for many months, is so
far recovered that he expects to be enabled to
resume his duties at the opening of the spring
Rev. G. NJ Cordley of Randolph, has re.
ceived call from the Congregational Church
in Walpole.
Rev. Homer Barrows, of Wareham, has
asked a dismission, from his charge.
Rev. Stephen Strong, Of Southampton, has
asked dismission on account of i'll heath.
Rev Charles Greenwood was dismissed from
his pastoral charge of the First Congregational
church in Westmoreland, n. H. ON the 9th of
January.
Rev. DIR. Copp, who some morths since re-
signed his pastoral charge in Chelsea, Mass,
has recalled his resignation.
On the I'd of February, Rev. C. L. Goodell
was ordained pastor of the South Congrega-
tional church in New Britain.
Rev. W. w. Ames, pastor of the Baptist
church at Greenfield, now absent on vacation
for his health, has resigned his pastorate
Rev. Homer Barrows of Wareham, has
asked dismission from his charge.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-02-19

A CoURT WITHOUT LAWYERS. There is in
the city of New York Court of Appeals, in
which judges do not sit, nor lawyers argue. 1t
is the Arbitration Committee of the Corn Ex-
change, which has been in existence about five
years. The merchants involved in any differ
ence growing out of business at the Exchange,
refer the matter to the committee, agreeing
to abide by the decision without dispute or ap-
peal. Hundreds of cases, some of them of
great Importance, have thus been settled, to
the mutual satisfaction of the parties, and
without that expense which attends the ordin-
airy courts. This experiment is worthy to be
tried elsewhere. We do not expect that either
courts or lawyers are to be annihilated but
every sensible man will agree with us that
very much of the ordinary litigation could be
dispensed with, at great advantage to all
classes A committee Of arbitration. comnosed
of your own neighbors, will generally give Won
greater degree of justice, in much shorter
time, and at infinitely less expense than the
ordinary courts. Try and satisfy yourselves
We charge no fee for the advice.