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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
Marriage by Proxy.

Rev. Dr.. Gregory. formerly of this city.
pronounced at De Ncux College, Suspension
Bridge. the marriage ceremony between par
ties who were not ut the time within o'"""
miles ofeach other. 1t was done by proxy.
the lady's father acting a. proxy Tor me
bridegroom. The affair took place on The
opening of the New Year, under the follow
inr circumstances: The bride, for seven
years. a resident of California, after the death
of IL former husband, became engaged to Il
gentleman residing in that state, but having
a large landed property in Mexico. by
some arrangement between parties, the lady
returned to her patcrnal home at st. Catha-
rinc>. Canada West. where her intended was
20 meet her about this time, and claim her
as his bride. The recent troubles in Next
GO, however, being in the vicinity of his plan
tatons. demanded his immediate presence in
that country, and forbade his coming North
u fulfil his engagement. lie, therefore,
frankly wrote her of the circumstances which
detained him, and enclosed regularly exc
cuted power of attorney, which authorized
the ladv'S father to stand instead of the bride
groom, and for him enter into matrimonial
vows. The papers being executed III tn"
United States. it was thought necessary to
have the ceremony performed on this side
the Niagara, and father and daughter came
over 10 the De Neux College. and the lady
became the legal wife of her California lord.
She will sail for her Pacific home about the
9TH Of February, and there join her proxy
husband, or seek him in MeXico.-SWNcuSe
I.uruuI
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
ARRIVAL OF THE STEAMER AFRICA.
Later from Europe.


New YORK, Jan. 9.-Thc steamer Africa,
from Liverpool, with dates TO the 2jth ult,
has arrived.
The steamer Arago arrived out on the Did
Later, but unimportant advlccS from India
and China had been received.
The Chinese tariff negotiations were fin
ishcd.
The ship Isaac Wright, bound for New
York. with 800 passengers on board, was
burnt in the Mcrscy, whilst ut anchor in the
stream The fire occurred at night, and caus-
ed great CONSERVATION among the emigrantS,
but all were rescued. The vessel was Scut-
tied and run aground to save the hull. She
had cargo Of fine goods and 800 tons of iron,
all of which was insured.
The steamer Indian Empire, of the Gal
way line, is to be sold as unfit for service.
The Times, in commenting on the Presi-
dents message, draws attention to the pre-
ponderancc of foreign over domestic matters,
and to the quarrcl,omc spirit manifested I'M
der its studiously moderate tone. 1t conSld-
ers it very remarkable that the United States
should, ut the present moment, have coS'tS
LeW against almost every State from the Gulf
Of Mexico to Cape Horn, and asks whether
il is possible that the weaker party can al
ways he the aggrcSsor?
There has been some threatening rlotmg
among the military and militia at Woolwlch
but without serious results.
The result of Montalcmbert'S trial Is con-
sidcrcd triumph over the government, As
under the new sentence the accused Will not
be liable to exile under the new law Of Sus-
picion.
The Continental news is not important
The dates from Hong Kong are 10 the 10Th
Of November. Exchange rates had advanced
to Is. ID. and Shanghai To u. !d.
Canton was quiet, but business was check
ed by the high prices. Teas were quiet.
COMMERCIAL NEws---LIyERrooL Dec, %
Cotton-The market opened buoyant. but the Ara
COS advces caused decline of l-lG(d :. pnrtici-
larly for upands and Mobiles Markets dull
holders Offering freely. showing no disposition to
press sales. New Orleans fair I, middlmg q lJ-lb
Mobile fair , 1t, midding az. upland fair :,
middling 4 ll-l6 Stock i'll port 10000 bales
including 100000 bales American. some circu-
lars say quotations are barely r4aintaincd prices
are easier but quotations unchanged.
Manchester adyiccs are unfayorable. Market
firm. with large orders on hand.
Observation-Disclosures spence 70. say 'hcFe
has been no regular market since Tuesday. Flour
dull and quotations nominal Wheat quiet but
firm. Corn is dull. with small sales Of white
at 3l632S.
Proyisions-Bcef is heavy. and holders are
pressing on the market. Bacon is steady and quiet
but quotations barely sustained. Lard is firm ut
j4s Ida 5js
MoSEY AND SruCKS.--Thr money market Is
generally unchanged, with good demand. Bull
lion in the bank Of England ha. increased El25OO
Consols 9Gi for money and - for account.
In American securities average business has
been done without quotahle change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
A Noble Deed.

We take great pleasure in recording an
other instance of nObIcncss on the part of one
of orr citizens. In 1919 the sugar refinery
Of MeSsrs. Harris & Ockerhauscn was burn
ed, and the firm being large losers, were
compelled to suspend payment They called
a meeting Of the creditors, and the junior
partner, Mr.. Adolphus +. Ockcrshausen,
pledged to them all that the assets would re-
allie; which promise he literally fulfilled by
paving 20 cents on the dollar. leaving himself
utterly pcnnlrss. but with the confidence
AMI sympathy of every one with whom he
had any business transactions. He mmedi
atclv recommended his works. and in com
pany with his brother, has been very SUE
ccssfuI. having accumulated handsome for
tune. On New Years day he addressed a
handsome note to each one Of his former
creditors. enclosing to them. not simply his
share Of the compromised portion of the old
debt. but the whole Of the 80 per cent. left un-
paid ten years before With his characters
tic modcSty he has taken some pains to keep
this transaction "out Of the paper" but it is
900 good 10 keep and deserves to be pub
li-hed as lesson worthy to be studied by all
who would maintain true noblene~s ofchar-
actcr amid the temptations of this money-loy-
ing agc-N. J. JoH' ot Com.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
Kansas Territory.


ST., Lo,ls. January S.-The Kansas Lee
gislature has adjourned to Lawrence City
This action has met with the sanction of the
Governor.
The following is summary of proceed
ings thus far.
The Committee on Contested Seats repor-
ted in favor of Messrs Lewis Graham and
Allison Stevenson from the third district,
and Mr.. Veal from Marshall county.
The Secretary was requested to admins
ter the oath of office to the members SO re-
ported, which he refused to do; when the
Secretary pro tem was authorized to per-
form the duty, and the oath was admins
tered.
NJ. Holiday, of the Council, gave notice
of his intention to introduce n Dill asking
Congress to annex to Kansas all that por-
ton of Nebraska which lies south OF the
Platte river.
Bills were introduced into the House to re-
neal the bogus statutes and to abolish sla-
very.
The message of the Governor was received.
He regrets that there is Il growing DISPOSE
tion to oyer-rate the number of votes obtain
cd nv means of corrupt ballot-box." lie
saws .to the victors belong the spoils, but
they are the spoils of patronage given to
power for the public veal. No one has a
reason or the RICH to complain of the success
full party distributing posts of favor among
its POLITICAL friends. He hints that Kansas
will be likely to get more liberal favors from
Congress BY continuing asa Territory, than
by Immediately becoming State. lie
strongly reprehends the conduct of the per-
sons who are creating excitement among the
inhabitants of Linn and Bourbon Counties
He saws he is prepared to unite with the As
sembIy in the most cordial manner for the
adoption ofsuch measures as shall restore
order. and will bring to their aid all the pow
er placed at his discretion by the Executive:
The report of the Commissioner appointed
to audit claims shows the amount OF claims
presented to be upwards ofS30O, 900, and the
amount awarded s254,OOO. OF the claims
awarded the atnount classified as public" is
s39, 900, a8ks private" S2l5,0o0.
The Con- troller' report shows the amount
of taxable property in the Territory TO he s25,,
0OO 600, and the number Of acres OF land sold
and pre -empted about 100000
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
National Armories and Arsenals

The Committee Of Ways and Means IF the
House of Representatives have reported the
annual appropriation hill for the support OF
the Army. They have brought the knife OF
rctrcnclment 10 bear on the National Ar
moricS. ArScnaI>. and all objects Of eXpendi-
turc under the control Of the Ordnance De
partmcnt.
They have cut down the estimates for tn"
armament Of Notifications. onc-haf.
The current expenses of the ortnanc" ser
vice. 10000.
Ordnance stores and supplies, 100000.
Manufacture of Arms, Sl5O.WuO.
They have cut down all the appropriations
for the arsenals. onc-halt,.
And they have largely reduced I'll" est
mates for repairs and Improvements ut the
Armorics - h0riesfor" Spirit
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
Fifty Aspiran Is.

A communication appears in the Charles,
ton Mercury, with the signature r. (which
denotes Edmund Ruffin. of Virginia. giving
this most ominouS view of Southern politics
Almost every very prominent and popular
politician is in his heart. and secretly rs Vet.
if not openly and avowedly. hopeful of reach
ing the Presidency Of the United State, or.
if failing in that highest dignity. at least To
secure some very high and lucrative federal
office. If not already aspirants to the Pres
idency (of whom there are. perhaps not less
than fifty in the South there are but few Of
the most conspicuous politicians who are not
seeking to earn the higher federal Offices
which will be bestowed by the successful can
didate for the Presidency. on his most active
and efficient parti>ans. With but few excep-
tons. the true patriots and faithful advocates
oftheir country's best interests. and through
times Of disaster no less than of success, are
to be found either i'll private life, or among
the public men and representatives as Vet
in subordinate stations. and who as Vet have
looked only To Southern constituencies for
approval The seekers of the highest frdc-
raj Offices can obtain them only by the aid Of
Northern votes. or from the favor of future
PreSldcnt-who cannot possibly he elected
except by the aid of Northern v"tcS-and of
Northern votes that will never be given 10
any man who will boldly and firmly assert
and maintain the just ri gifts of the South,
and in their full measure"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
The Territories.

The Committee on Territories of the House
have indefinitely postponed the bill intro
duced by Mr.. Colfax, for the organization of
the Pixies Peak, or Colonna Territory, but
another bill will be brought forward, in con-
formity with the views of Mr.. Graham, the
delegate from Colonna. The committee will
report bills forming the Territories of Arizo-
ma and Dacotah The republicans have held
caucus upon the Oregon bill, and decided
to oppose it in the form in which it was repor-
ted hut they did not decide upon the form Of
a substitute. The prospect is that the bill
will pass. When the Arizona bill comes be-
fore the House, an attempt will he made I"
attach TO it the provision that the people
shall elect all their own officers, thus carry
ing out the principles of popular sovereignty.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
Divorces in Philadelphia.

We have been long accustomed To regard
TIE beautiful city of Philadelphia, as one of
"Brothcrly IOye'-indced. it has been known
10y such II soJriquet ever since we first looked
upon tn" little maps exhibited in the nursery,
and how long anterior 70 that period, We will
not attempt to say. But be that As it may. it
certainly has no reputation at the present day
for ''conj ugal love- for last year it did a
larger business in the way Of divorces. than
any other locality in the Union. not except
ing the world-renowed Indiana The mum
her of applications ran up to Isl; DEGREES
granted 40: applications dismissed 3; appIi-
cations withdrawn 1: lcaying97 undecided.
What deal of domestic inlclicity these fg-
urcs Indicate
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
Women as Railway Clerks.

The editor Of the Scottish Press, notices, as
u novel movement. the employment of young
ladies rs railway clerks. He says:
I'm taking ticket, the other day, at the
Edinburgh station of the Edinburgh. Perth
and Dundee Railway, we were pleasantly sur
prised on being waited upon by blooming
and bonnie assie, who, along with an activity
quite equal to. exhibited poiteness very
rare in railway clerks Of the literally ruder
SEX We observed that the department was
entirely occupied by women, there being an
other giving out tickets, and third telegraph
ing This innovation, thus far north, is rath-
er startling: but, instead of ohjecting to il, we
think it highly commendable, and hope to
see the employment of women i'll light occu-
patons rapidly extended. The only incon-
venicncc we can see, is that good looking and
intelligent girls. like those in the Edinburgh
railway office, will not book many passengers
before they are booked themselves for the
lifelong, journey Of matrimony, so that tho
company will soon lose their services. We
wish them all for that journey. first class
tickets"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
The Decay of Noble Families.

\ curious study has been made concern
Ing tn" decay of some great European fam
lies. and the result is significant. \ Ouch
e>s de Saint Simon is a femme de monoge at
BelIville, The history of her decay is most
wonderful. The heir of the last Doge of ' en-
ice is pcrfumcr at Saint Denis. The keys
of Venice. gilt with care, contiied To the
hereditary keeping of the family, rcpoSe BE-
meath Il glass shade on the mantclpice in his
back shop. The Capital de Bur. Il unique title.
one of the noblc>t in France is Il little actor ut
the theatre Of Bcaumarrhia~. and the grand
daughter ola Duchess de San Scycrina works
by the day at a fashionable milincr's. We
may add to the above that the sole dcsccn-
dant Of the hcautiiuI Ai>>c. who was asked
in marriage by tn" Prince dc Condo, earns :.
pitiful living nj Challiot. OWWio"~-"""S'-
f,,U,J JJuyUdl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
From Washington.

WASHINGTON. JAN 9.-Thc House commit,
tee on Public Lands have acted adversely III
the bills referred to them proposinga grant
ofland to California Kansas and Nebraska,
for railroad purposes.
The delegate and several other friends OF
the organization of territorial government
for Colonna, are DESTROYS of being heard on
the subject, and it is probable that the House
Committee on Territories will reopen the
subject for that purpose.
a postotfice has been established at Gila
city, Arizona, and Ii. Burch has been appon-
ted postmaster. A recent letter from that
Territory says that the people have put into
operation a judicial system Of their own, TO
continue in force until one shallbe establish
ed by authority of the United States. Sever
al trials have already taken place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
Culpeper Military Institute.

We are authorised TO publish the follow
ing list of cadets, mt this Institution, who
most distinguished themselves, at recent
examination. and a. having been exemplary
in their department during the past term:
;. :. Green, Culpeper county.
ID. Payne Fauqmer, e
Catlett Conway. Madison .
q. T., Mcconnell. Washington City.
Thos. Hill. Alabama
We take pleasure in adding our testimony
in behalf Of the out door department Of all
the cadets during the past session. We do
not remember to have heard OF a single com
plant.
We take the occasion To call the attention
of the distant public TO this well conducted
Institution. RMIe RpDuL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
James Barbour. esq.

We regret to learn that this talented young
gentleman declines being candidate for re-
election To the Virginia Legislature Few
Young men of the State have done So much
for the interests Of Virginia. and his loss
will be greatly felt in the Legislature. lie is
prompt, energetic and laborious. He brings
to the duties Of a representative a mind well
stored with facts and arguments Of a convin-
ing and overwhelming character. As 4 de-
batter he is skilful and powerful, and few are
his equal. lIeis destined to occupy promi-
nent position i'll the iuiiey Dem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
The Pacific Railroad.

However gentlemen may differ about the
policy and conStitutonality of lending 10 the
work the direct aid of the fedora government.
none can doubt the necessity Of lis early
construction. Whether it i regarded rs a
military. commercial. or political scheme. 1t Is
one of vast consequence and Importance. and
one which i, destined to elicit from the
statesmen of this country the highest quail
ties of intellect, sagacity, and power 1t is
not easy. we are aware. for public men To
fully appreciate the great events which have
attended the extension of our settlements on
the Pacific coast. \ new empire has risen
up in Il day. not more powerful for the ntiu-
cncc it is cxcrting upon the commcrc" and
trade of the world. than i'll its effects upon
the institutions of this government. II is
the dutv uf statesmen To see 10 1t that all au-
thoritv which j. conferred by the ronStltu-
ton shall be invoked in order t. consolidate
the political social and trade interests oI the
Atlantic and Pacific States. If we are To re-
ceive our present military establishment "a
the basis of our future active force. the GOV
eminent will find it both wise and ccon"m-
cal to provide extraordinary means Tor ITS
Transportation from one extreme Ut the cour-
try 10 anuthcr-iijOH.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

THE LAST MALE REPRESENTATIVE OF SIR
WALTER SCoTT.-The death of the only son
Of Mr. Hope Scott is announced. This in
reresting child was the only living male de-
scendant of his ilustrious great-grandfather,
Sir Walter Scott. whose name he bore. He
was only year and halfod, and has sur
vived his mother, the poets granddaughter
little more than six weeks. An infant sister
died fortnight ago. Only one little girl re-
mains to bear the great name of which she is
the sol. surviving representative
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
Zuloaga Oeposed.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. S.-The Quaker City
brings dates from the city Of Mexico of the
Goth December. Zuloaga had been deposed
by the forces under Gen. Robes, and had ia
ken refuge in the English Minister'S house
Gen. Robes announces himself as the head
Of the Conservatives, and has sent com
missioners to Vera Cruz TO treat with the Ii
berals.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

Just before the recess of Congress, a reso-
luton introduced by Mr.. Zollicoffer, of Ten
nessee, was adopted by the House of Repre-
sentatives, instructing the Committee on the
Judiciary to inquire into the expediency of
regulating the time of electing Senator'S and
Representatives in the Congress of the Uni
ted States, and of fixing the election of
Representatives on the same day in the sew
eral States of the Union.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

The failure this year, to make any great
demonstrations, on the 9Th of January, the
anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, is
noticed generally by the press of the coun,
try. Congress refused to adjourn in honor
of the day-there were no public balls, and
but few military parades any where. How
different all this, from the custom when Gen
Jackson was President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11
Board of Public Works.

Atan Opposition meeting in Franklin coun,
ty few days since, the following resolution
among others, was adopted:
Resolved, That the Office of Commissioner
Of the Board Of Public Works, is not proper.
~ apolitical one, and We arc opposed to any
attempt to make. il such
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

The France with a cargo of rails at AL
exandria for the Manassas Gap Railroad,
the Rufus Choate' ut Norfolk for the West
ern North Carolina Railroad Company, and
the first cargo on the way for the Western
Maryland Railroad Company. are parts Of
contracts negotiated by Norris Il Brother, in
London
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

The brig brig Echo, registered Putnam
which yesselwas forfeited to the United States
for engaging in the slave trade, was sold at
Charleston, South Carolina, on Thursday
last, BY the United States Marshal, for 81
300. cash.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

The steamship Fulton, which sailed from
New York on Saturday, took out amongst
her passengers, the Hon. William Preston,
United States Minister to Spain: Mr.. Wool
ley, Secretary, and Major P. de Haviland,
attache of the Spanish legation; the Hon.
j. CLANCY Jones, United States Minister
to Austria: Charles ii. Jones, attache Of the
Austrian legation; and Major Kesrncy and
family.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

The steamer Quaker City has arrived,
bringing San Francisco dates to the Goth ult.
and 100 passengers. The California advices
are unimportant. The Pacific steamer, j. l..
Stevens, had left with Sl.366,OOO for New
York and 100000 for New Orleans, and
$743. 900 for England. The markets were
unchanged; business was dull.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

Though the Albemarle and Chesapeake
Canal will not be completed until the lst of
March, it was sufficiently advanced last week
to admit the passage of the largest canal boat
in the United States, which was towed
through by the little steamer Calypso.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

Samuel J. Hays, superintendent of ma
chinery on the Illinois Central Railroad,
makes statement. showing the comparative
cost of coal and wood for running locomo-
tiyes. The coal burning furnaces are made
of copper. and seem to stand coal quite as
we'll as iron ones do wood. Eighteen engines
ran 1000 miles on 800 tons of coal and ran
as regularly as wood burning engines.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

Advices from Porto Cabello to December
18th, represent the country to be quiet
Great preparations were being made for the
reception of Gen. Paez. The Nenezuelans
were criticising the Americans for making
such "grand demonstrations at his dcpar-
ture from the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

Accounts attribute the excitement in Kan
sas, to the escape of slaves from Missouri to
Kansas, through the aid of free-State men,
who have killed one or two Shareholders while
defending their property. The excitement
on the borders of Missouri and Kansas was
spfnnoa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

Fanny Kemble's popularity in New York
continues as undated as when she first APP
peared on the boards fthe old Park Theatre,
eight-and-twenty years ago. On Thursday
evening a crowded house assembled to hear
her read Cymheline, Notwithstanding the re-
opening of the Academy, the demonstration
at Trinity Church. and large number of pri-
vate parties. Her voice retains that wonder
full mellow and sympathetic tone for which
she was remarkable when girl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-11

The Charlottesville Advocate says:-"Dr.
John Il. Woods has, we regret to learn, ex-
perienced heavy loss 10y the death of his
splendid Cleveland Bay Stallion, which died
a few weeks since. at sea, just two days out
from Liverpool. This was the second Cleve-
land horse that DR.. Woods had purchased in
England within the last eighteen months;
and is said to have been the finest horse in the
British kingdom. The loss is not short OF
Sl 600 -