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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21
Somewhat LudiCrous.

The bravery Of the Xouaves is undoubted,
but there are stories in circulation in regard
Ia their effective exercises which border upon
the whimsical. One writer, in speaking of
them, says that the Fart of boxing with the
feet is peculiar Ia France. and in this the
Xnrmye is instructed, 80 that in personal rem
c"mtrr his first act is 10 parry the weapon OF
his opponent, his second t"prostrate him with
Il kick in the breast, his third to stab him to
death with the keen hayouet. All this is the
work OF Il minute" The same writer re
marks that it is surprising that Two Austrian
divisions, numbering twenty Thousand men,
admirably posted and defended by II battery
We're comprlrl Y overwhelmed in recent bat
tie by three battali"ns of Xouaes. Fancy
three XouaNr huttuliums in the act of prostrat-
Ing their opponents 10y one universal kick
Probably these wild s"ns Of Mars wear the
heaviest brogan>.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

In defining his position with regard t"
the fugitive slave law, III recent speech
delivered in Ohio. Hon. Thomas Corwin.
elected to the next House of representatives
soiJ that whilst he didn't like the law, 1t
had been SUSTAINED by MI the courts, and
must he nheyel. until it was repealed. I'm
I'll it was repealed. its penalties must be en-
forced by the proper authorities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

A woman was burned t. death in \. York
ON Monday night. by the explosion OF fi"'d
lamp. She attempted to til the lamp while
Al mos li,ttul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21
llnMMUNIEATkp-

REClpE FOR DIARRHHA-Put into Il bou'
three ounces pimento Allspice,) upon "h'.
pour one pint best French brandy -s""e''
with white sugar. D1se-A wine gla-s io
every hour for three hours for I'M adult
children, dilute, and give IA table spo'" TO-
each hour. This remedy has been hn,'
To cure in violent cases of DIarrhra. u.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

The Fredericksburg News appears III an
enlarged form, and IN II handsome new suit
Of tyne. We wish the News and Its editor
every success. They deserve it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

"rnE EAGLE GoLD MINE"-This il regard
IL n one oi the best mines in this section Of
Virginia. The weekly receipts are not eI-
traNaganly large, but there is regularity
about them highly gratifying. A certain
amount "i active labor will produce certain
amount of gold. aud 1t is this uniform accura-
cy of yield winch gives them pre-eminence
over other mines III the goid-bearing region
OF Stafford On Monday week we saw Col
Morgan with bar Of gold, the previous
weeks Yield, which was worth nearly 800
and on Monday last the Col. was in town
with another bar, last weeks yield, which
WAS worth $500 The result Of each day =
work at the gold mines is generally laid ASIDE
until Saturday, when the whole product is
run into Il bar Fsd Wrdid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

LAND SALEs.--Mr. johnson Fitzhugh has
sold la, Green Bank estate in Stafford coun-
". containing lWO acres, to Hugh Scott,
esq, of fredericksburg for ST, 600 cash and
,no acres al land III Spotsy !yania.
Dr. VIM. Writ has sold his Bleak Hall es-
tate IN Wr-rmorrlnmd county IL Mr.. Robert
Bor~t Of New York, together with some ~
negroes "n the farm, for >5o,~ 900. The farm
contains 900 acres.
The iurm IN Caroline county, lying on the
Rapiahannock RIVER known az Moons
Mount, belonging to Mr.. +. \. fitzhugh,
was sold AT public sale on Friday last 10 Mr..
john Cnalt-r for 81 100 The farm contains
81 acre.
Mr.. George ". Porter Of Baltimore. sold
u small tact OF land lying IN Spotsyl'anlu
county, adjoining the White Hall Gold
Mines. to Mr.. Samuel Peck for ) 100. The
iarln contains 200 acres Fret. Herdid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

The California mail Of the l'th brings m
tellisence that the town Of rehe"" has Deem
DESTROYED hy fire. L"ss Sloo.uoo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

We learn that refreshing rains have fallen,
generally, throughout the Northern Neck,
during the last few days, helping the grow
inr corn very much
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

The Richmond Enquirer speaks Of the I'm
descriLahle policy Of the present admintstra-
tnn which it calls federal aud tederalist.
We think the Enquirer actually does 'nius-
tee to federalism and irderalists" by the
n,l
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21
PUBLISHED DAILY AND rRI-WEEkLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEX ANDRIA:
THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 81, 1859.

George Mason, OF Gunston,-Original Letters
from James Madison.
At our request, We have been furnished
with the following letters from James Madl-
son, written to Geo. Mason, esq, OF Spring
Bank, Fairfax County, Va, i'll which refer
ence is made to the character Of GroRGE
Mason, Of Gunston, aud, particularly, t" ms
connection with an interesting event III the
civil history of Virginia We take pleasure
in laying them before our readers, and be-
lieye they will be I.eruseI with interest =
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

"ELAN. This word, 50 often employed
in CONNECTION with French military opera
tons, expresses quality Of the French sol
der very conspicuous during the Italian war,
and which, perhaps, more than any other,
has contributed to secure their success
For example. at the combat Of Malegnano
when the order t" advance was given, the
Xuu:lyrS are said to have rushed on the en-
rmy with unusual eiam." At Magenta, the
enemy were concentrated at Il farm house
which part of the Foreign Legion attack
ed with great cimi." OF Soltrrlno it is said
French enthusiasm and elm gained the vic
tory" The word is nearly synonymous with
the English word ''iinperuosity," though much
more expressive, and is employed to describe
thoS. irresistible -aIles of the French troops
for which they are ~ famous. From being
used simply as the name "i the elk or species
"l deer, it came Ia be- employed to signify II
Jerk, leap, spring. sudden motion.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

Count Cav"ur, the prime minister OF VIC
tor Emmanuel, of Sardinia, has recently ad-
dressed a circular letter to the representatives
of Sardinia at foreign courts, in which he gives
II succinct and authoritative statement of the
causes which led to the war in Italy, and the
purposes which his sovereign proposes to at
tain, with the assistance oil his ally the En-
peror OF the French lie concludes his circu-
lar hy distinct ;vowal of the right oi king
Victor Emmanuel To Lombardo-N enetln, and
the little States north of the Papal posses
sionS. us 1.-THE territorial extension OF great
power" which does not menace the Euro
pean balance of power. The circular was
written with the evident design OF convln-
cling the world, first, that Sardinia did every
thing in her power to avert war, but that IT
was forced on her: Sscond, that the intervel-
ton of France WAS purely diSintrrested and
philanthropic; and, Mut. that not onl y the
Austrian possessions in northern Italy, but
the quasi Independent duchies, are t" he an
uexed u Piedmont. and form Kingdom
strongly constituted" Of which Victor En-
manuel shall be King.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

Almost every Vessel arriving from Europe
reports passing the biggest kinds 81 ireserSs
in the Gulf Stream involving not unfre-
uuently, narrow escapes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

Col John Mcpherson has abandoned the
idea of c"ntesting the election of Reuben
p. Bell. esq, to the House of Delegates from
pace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21
NOTICE TO RAILROAD CONTRACTORS

S,EALED PROPOSALS will ko received b. .
- office of the Virginia aud Kentucky hn.
Company" in the town of Abingdon. uni' ''
clock, on the sth of September next. Tor TOE -
uation and masonry upon the hr>t hitN w''
the road, extending from Abingdon TO ".''
lance West of the Cinch river.
The proposals will be made in one mile '.'.
at cash prices.
The plans, specifications. and all ne't',",
formation tor those PROPOSING TO bII ;or ih''
can be obtained AT the office ot the Engineer .
Company By order of Tia. Board
". BEVERIIOUT TIipNPN''
Abingdon, Va, ~ Iy--ltS Chlrt Tn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-21

| have received, sir, Your letter "t the 9th
inst, requesting such information ~ | may
b. able to give Is to the origin of the d"ru-
ment, II copy of which WAS enclosed III 1t.
The motive aud manner OF the request
would entitle it to respect, il less easily COM
piled with than by the following statement:
During the session of the General Assem-
bly i7S4-j, bill was introduced into the
House Of Delegates, providing Tor the legal
support OF Teachers Of the Christian Rel-
gion, and being patr"nlzrd 10y the most i'Pu-
lar talents in the House, seemed likely 10
obtain IL ai"rity Of votes. La order t" ar
rest it's progress, it WAS insisted with success,
that the bill should be postponed till the en-
suing session: and. i'll the meantime, be
printed for public consideration. That the
sense of the people might he the better
called forth. Your highly distinguished an
cestor, Col. Geo. Mason, Col. Geo. Nicholas,
also possessing much public weight. aud some
others, thought it advisable that u remon-
STRANGE against the bill should he prepared
for general circulation and signature, and
imposed on me the task Of drawing up such
a paper The draught having received their
sanction, large nnmbrr ii printed copies
were distributed, and 81 extensively signed
by the people of every rrlis iouS den"mln;'-
ton that ut the ensuing session the project
ed measure was entirely frustrated; and I'M
der the influence Of the public sentiment thus
manifested. the celebrated bill, "Establlsh-
ing Religious Freedom" enacted into per
manent barrier against future attempts on
the rights Of conscience. TX declared in the
great Charter preiixeh to the Constitution OF
the State. Be pleased t" accept my friendly
respects. JAMES hAni"oN'
TO GEORGE Mason. Esq, Green Spring, near
williamsburg Va.
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ALEXANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERT1SERUN 81, 1859

throughout the proceedings OF the body, the
high character of powerful reasoner, q pro-
found statesman. and devoted republican.
Ny private intercourse with him, was chiefly
ON occasional visits to Guuston. when Jour
neyins t" and from the North, IN ~hirh his
Conversations wcre ARRAYS a feast tn me. But
though III II higl, degree such. my recollec
ti"n. after so long an interval, cannot par
tcuarlze them in u form adapted Ia bio
graphical use. hope others of his friends
still living, who enjoyed much more Of his
III cirty, will he able to do more Justice I" the
tHmiDf Instructive oLNerrdtionS ard interest
ing o"cniotrs, for mhirh he ~uS rcicbrated
On locking through my files for II CORES
letter Of August "a. recommending MIR. H.
Harrison for a Consulate. >. letter OF
April I'D. l1Sl, uIdres. ed t. the Virginia
delegates III Congress, advising duty on
British merchandise, for repairing the loss
sustained from the depredarl"ns On private
property hy British troops. ). do. "i March
18th, l,SJ, communicating the compact with
Ma, ylaud IN the navigation aud jurisdiction
of the P,towmac. &C. I. August 9TH and De
crn,ier tn, lTSo, explaining the proceedings
in the above case 5. \ copy of a bill con
corning titles t. lands under actual surveys.
All these will probably be found in copies
or original drafts among the papers left by
your grandfather. or III the Legislative ar
chiyes mt Richmond, whi:h We're saved when
those Of the Executive We're destroyed dur
ing the Revolutionary war. Of letters on
my part, d. not find single one, though
references III hIs prove, IL" must have been
the case, that some were received from me.
Mrs. Madison takes this occasion to offer
to Mrs. Mason her kind remembrances aud
best wishes, Ia which ! beg leave To add
mile. with assurances I" Yourself OF my
esteem and friendly respects.
JAMES MADISON.
To GEORGE Mason. esq, Green Spring, near
n iliiamshu n
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-12
Ed. P. Washbourne' Autograph of the
 "Arkansaw Traveller"

We are glad to announce to our reades anl friends that this Arkansaw painting has been Autographed by celebrated artist in Boston, in the best manner it can be done this side of London or Paris; and that the Autographs will soon be ready for sale to all those who desire a copy of Autograph of the painting of the, "Arkansaw Traveller by one of Arkansas gifted sons, and who desire to foster the native genius, talent and art of our state
 This picture contains an admirable like ness of Col. Faulkner, the original, Ark ansaw Traeler,' and is said, by those who have seen the picture, to convey all the points, features, and iovialness of the tale and air, and cannot fail to take the eyes of all those who have listened to the we'll known and well-loved tune
 We expect soon to receive copy of the tale as told by Col. Faulkner, which we shall republish. But it is wholly super huous for us to urge an, Arkansan to pur- chase picture representing scene fami- liar to every man, woman and child in the state-their purses will open to the picture as their hearts have often opened to the tune when played by a skillful hand. We know that the children of Arkansas will step up to assist brother who is endeavor- ing to reflect honor upon his state in the works of art.-Foyeaegiue Arkansian.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-12
For the True Democrat
NOrrist0un. Sept o4 1859

AOrre@0wn, Sept. 24, 1859. MT. EDIToR-The immaculate statesman. poet, patriot and brave T. c. Hindman has Tn his wisdom paid us another visit Some had the impotence to enquire why he came, but they should have waited patiently and learned 1t from his own pure lips Mir. Editor fear you have done this great and good man great injustice, for have heard several of the best know nothings in the county speak of him in the highest terms. We have one per-diem democrat in this county who mas for Hindman, but as Mir Carroll cornered Hindman and compelled him to say that he would not have taken the cash as many others did during the re- cess, he is considered doubtful noao
 But seriously, Is there man who believes that If Judge Sebastian had lived in Clarks- vile or Fayetteville, the same unjust war would have been waged against him9 If the True Democrat and R. w. Johnson had aided Hindman in that war, should we ever have heard the stale old slang copied from the Gazette about the "tamiIv," '' oJigarchy," etc? If Hindman's father m-law had not owed a debt to the bank which he didn't wish to pay, would our worthy Governor have been so soundly abused?
 The fact cannot be disguised that Hind man is fully determined to rule the demo- cratic party by his own tyrannica and die tatorlal will or prostrate it beneath the feet of it's worst and bittcrest enemies. Will he succeed? That he has talent and energy IS admitted, but has he the confidence of the people? l am sure he has not For what has he done to commend that conG- denre? He came here polifcd adyenturer, has been engaged in several broils and ire quently meddled with things which com mon decency required he should have left for others to manage. Are these the Kind of qualifications we admire in one who as- pires to head a great party? But he is smart say some of his know nothing con- verts. My reply is that there is kind of smartness which leads to ruin, and that is the kind Mey admire just now, thinking it will ruin the ancient democratic party, but nous uerrons. The people will not cast off their old and tried servants and commit suicide even at the word of Hindman.
 There was nothing new or original in Hintlman's speech the same can be read at your leisure out of an old Gazette, by mix ing few " caueuses" up in the "mess"
 T.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-12
ANTITHESIS.
EoueteW2Ze. Oct 2d 1S5Q

DEAR SIR-Hindman delivered q long and tlresome, but an intellectual speech here on the lst inst. He dealt almost entirely Tn abuse of the Governor, our Senators in Congress, the democratic members of the legislature who nominated and elected Se bastian. He showed and admitted that Sebastian was the choice of the democratic members, by majority over all other competitors, without the know nothings: and yet, he and his organ have been de- nounclng that democratic legislature and its action. There was good attendance and he was listened to with attention, particu- larly by the whig portion of the meeting. He did not effect any change among those democrats who have condemned his course.
 lie uses every thing sacred and profane that he can lay his hands upon to bolster up his fallen fortunes. He unscrupulously de- nled facts that have been proven upon him. brazenly admitted others and attempted to make light of them, and lodged those which he could not confront without an ex- posture. He had private letter which he had received from Mr. Boudinot in '56, and asked permission of Mr. B. to read it, lie was hard pushed for materials when he resorted to private letters. Boudinot con- sented, when all were on the tip toe of ex- pectation, but when it was read it proved to be nothing more than evidence that Bou- diot was strong friend of Hindman's at that time, and that he "was told' not that he knew, the meeting here was z pack ed'' with know nothings. This was read to show how inconsistent Boudinots6as in not supporting him at present. It was rather favorable to Boudinot that his. indig- nation was reused when he was told that the meeting was packed; it also showed that Boudinot had been a strong friend of Hindnlan's when H. was sound, and that he would no longer support him when II. did not merit that support
 Hindman had along with him, his man "Friday," sweet 6ird, to book subscribers for the Old Line Democrat. This fellow stood in the court house and hawked his chattels in the true cockney style; and tra- verscd the streets like regular map ped dler, and out of several hundred men in town, he got about tacetpe subscribers. That was great success in county with twenty two hundred voting population.
 Hindman is down in the mouth, notwith- standing he told the people here that he was sweeping the counties in the east and along the river; and suppose, when he gets in the north he will tell the people there he is carrying all before him in the west. So the conquerer goes. N.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-12

rights of the States of the south, under the constitution of the Union of the States None shall surpass us in the earnestness of our devotion and the sincerity of our efforts to uphold and perpetuate the cherished prin clples of the democratic organization, and Tn defending persons placed in power by it, whether State or federal officials; but if any of these, no matter whom, forget duty to country or party, we promise to be active and perslsting in warning the public of the fact, and requiring the prompt application of the proper remedy from the responsible power, without delay, fear, or care for the consequences to ourselves.
 This press Is owned by none other than the proprietor and publisher, whose name Is hereto affixed, and is established for the advancement of no man or set of men: nor will it descend in its conduct to participa- tion in private animosities and disputes involving no public act, interest or project; and will refuse the use of its columns to anonymous attacks upon individuals strictly ln the private pursuits of life.
 The entire editorial department of the paper will be under the management of General A. G. MAYERs.
 The "Thirty-Fifth Parallel" will be published in the city of Fort Smith, Ar kansas, on Tuesday, of each week, com- mencing on the 4th of October, at two dol lars year, if paid in advance, or two dol lars and fifty cents paid within six months and four dollars at the end of the year.
 w. H. MAYERS.
 Fort .Smith, Sept. 21, 1859.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-12

red on H. whenever he fagged, 'and with him the rest of the little surviving squad of lnveterates, and along side sat cheek by jowl their brothers-at least, in iniquitN, the heod and taa of Hindman's democratic dlsorganizers, with canes in hand ready to applaud when Davy smiled, which to them was Me sign. Good democrats, these, once, but, alas, pity the ways of erring man, they are gone. Goodbye, Uncle Billy" fare well, Cousin :" Jeff, ' may your new friends take your souls in keeping.
 To return to the Great Ajax, his was a biting, burning, blowing, frothing, foam ing, oily, soothing persuasive effort. He hurled his defiant fists at his distant foes, whilst he fattered, and undulated to those before him. He gave his best smiles to the editors of the Arkonsian, and begged them to get right; he passed Wilson in silence; he said he had nothing against Gen. Clarke, (some of us were wishing that he had. ] Col. Tibbetts, the odious object of his Ire when he was here before, escaped his onslaught; in fact, he did not kick any body out of the meeting. He denounced Sebastian and Johnson, and dropped tear to the memory of Clay. He labored hard for applause, and he received it. but from whot quarterN The whigs applauded him the democrats were disgusted at him.
 In all his speech. Hindman did not utter one word in advocacy of democratic prin- ciphs-he advocated none but himself- He did not defend the democratic party; he only defended Col Hindman. He assailed not the know nothings or republicans, his assaults were upon democrats Most all men have some friend to admire and praise, but not unsingular, in this case like him self and true to his selfish instincts he ad- mired no one, praised no one but himself
 Of the various questions that are being propounded to him, Hindman made light of some, others he lodged, and one he flatly denied and that one has been long ago proven upon him by the letter of J. w. Butler.
 His abuse was confined to the Governor, Senators, True Democrat, the democratic members of the last legislature particularly of MT. Oates, Jerome B. Lewis, and poor "Tototot," who was whig once, and al- though he recognizes know nothings who were converted in 1856, he cannot forgive Tototot for opposing him now
 Notwithstanding He applause, Hindman looked like " dead cock in the pit" If his visit here made him single friend that factis of slow development, but several old democrats who had been undecided be- fore declared that they could no longer he sitate to denounce his course
 CYRUS.
Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-10-12

and others he was going to do. that made every body look astonished, and asked themselves in the language of Cassus- Now in the name of all the Gods at once
 oP TPon what meat doth this our Cesar feed.
 nat he so soon hath grown so great.'
 but the most astonishing thing is vet to De toid; the congressman elect has fell in rove with our city. and has selected him location tor residence and intends moving up here as soon as his congressional term as representative for the first district ex- pres This l have from one of his most aiueli' aa th irienas and admirers. Itis suppos- eu ,iat ne intends to arrange this matter LII thls way Tn order to be a western candi- aate tor the United States Senate next time. oeing encouraged by the distinguished suc cess of B. T. Duval before the last legisla ture. Yours, etc.,
 ANTTTHESTS