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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-24
THE HIDDEN HA ND

AUTHOR Ov "rHs ssrpr OF Az svrsiss," " raE
pssssrEp WIS" sre.. src Arc.
(coSriSUED)
4" Have you got through asked the
man a, the door, rapping impatiently.
"a. No, no. said ss directed.
He resumed his tramping up and down,
and went back to my patient. She beck.
oned me TO come close, and whispered
g" Save my child the living one mean !.
hide her oh, hide her from him! When he
demands the babe, give him the poor little
dead one--he cannot hurt that ! And he
will not know that there was another. Oh !,
hide AMI save my child
Master. | was used to queer doings. but
this was httls the qucerest. But II was
to conceal that second child in order to save
it. it was necessary to stop its mouth, for it
was squallng like awid cat. So took a
vial Of paragoric from my pocket and give
it drop. aud it went off to sleep like an
angel. wrapped it up WARM and lay it
along with my shawl and bonnet in dark
corner. Just then the man wrapped again.
- Come in, master, said |.
80 No, bring me the babe, he said.
Il took up the dead infant. Its mother
kissed its brow and dropped tears upon its
little cold face and | carried it to the man
outside.
a. l. it asleepl' tie william asked me.
go Yes, master, said |. a. l put it, well
wrapped up, IN hls arms, very sound
asleep"
so much the better. said the knave,
walking away.
81 bolted the door and went back to my
patient With her free haAd shs seized mine
and pressed il to her lips, and then held up
her leh hand. pointed TO the wedding ring
upon Der third finger.
80 Draw il of and keep it, she said cor.
ccal the child under your shawl. and take
her with you when you 60; save her and
your fortune shall be made.
Z" declare, master. | hadn't time 10 think,
before heard one OF them wrs,ches rap at
the door.
s.. Come ge, ready to 90, he said.
She Also bcckoued me. | hastenui TO
her. With eager whispers and implorins
gestures she prayed me TO take her ring and
save her child
90 But you, aid l. who Is 10 attend
your
III do not know nor care. Save her
The rapping continued. ran To the
corner whers hai left my things. put
on my ooanet made sort OF sung around
my neck Of ,As SILK handkerchief, opened the
large part Of il ike a hammock and laid the
slrp,ug babe there. Then folded my big
shawl aroaDi nv hrsas, and nobody any the
wser. The rapplng vas very impatient.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-24
HYMN TO THE PEOPLE.
by &. d. STUART.

Not TO bs blest with warrior strength,
To WELD the sword and wear the glsivs,
Or rise to conqueror's fame at length,
Prsslsims the good or makes the brave.
To have the power 10 bids the seorn,
And rise above the hate and strife
OF thoseeto wealth and title born,
Is the crswn'd courage Of our life.
What are the swords that prop king
The banners in his srmy's van
To strength Of ssul. that dsres TO spring
And show the monarch In the man ?
Kings and the mightiest men OF arms,
Strong - the heads Of realms they bide.
Sport a they may with fortunes charms,
They are like leaves upsn the tide.
10 dim Of old sepulchrss they lie,
The feast Of silence and decay,
While the true world heart beateth high
And thrones itself upon to-day.
Give me the man whose hands have tossed
The corn seed TO the mellow soil,
Whose feet the forest depths have crossed,
Whose brow is nobly erown'd with toll.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-24

Halls Journal Of Health, Tor February,
has an article showing up some OF the nes
curs for consumption. The article GU,
cuis with the srnsible rmark. tina, the
bss, things to take In any and oil cass Of
consumption. are exercise, substantial food.
and outdoor air in large ba, due proper.
tons and that, without thc>a. no case Of
ccasumpilvs disssse has ever bsea sacSss.
fully treated by any man, living or dead.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1859-02-24

nv EMMA d. X. n. soUruw0Rru,
VrnoR ~ "vaE ssitE os An BvEstsG, THE
pEsEsTEp WIS" src., urU., Krc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
The Camels.

Their Trcagth.-Wevisited Parson wharf
an Tuesday 70 witness feat Of strength, per
formed bv one of Mr. WatsOn's camcls, OF
which there were near dozen on the wharf
Of all sizes and ages The camel loaded was
one of the largest. Upon the word OF com
mand being given, the camel laid down ready
to receive his load, which consisted OF five
bales of hay weighing i'll the aggregate over
|, 400 pounds. which was firmly bound to the
pannier placed upon the animals hump
tron the utterance of command by the ma
tive Keeper the huge animal rose, without
an anuarcnt extra effort, to his feet. and
walked Oft in II stately manner along the
wharf and through the city. We were in
formed that the same camel had had LOCO
pounds placed ON him. with which enormous
weight ne easily rose. The animals are all
exceedingly tractable. and seem to possess
much affection for any one who treats
them kindly: rs an example Of which Mrs.
" Informed Us that one of them-a pretty
white one. which she had petted--would al
ways kiss her when she went within kissing
distance. which fact We really thought prov
eel the animal to possess an excellent taste, ~
we'll a. an afnctonatc disposition. In their
native country the average load for full
grown camel is some 500 pounds, with which
thry perform long journeys over deserts with
but little food or water. We doubt not that
witt, the abundant forage found i'll all parts
of Texas. and full supply of water general
". the camel will improve in strength and
general appearance. and be able to transport
larger loads at more rapid pace than IN his
native country GoirSton NewS SON W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

FLOUR.-The market remains quiet, with light
transaction, 10 the city trade at the quotations
given above The receipts are small. and the
stocks on hand moderate.
WHEAI-There is some enquiry, and sales
we're made on Change yesterday Of white at l21c.
COR fair 10 good, and Hoe. for fair red. The re-
c,ipts are yet light, though increasing, and very
little prime is offered.
CORN.-There is good demand for Corn, and
~. are pleased to note increase i'll the receipts
# yellow. Tier. were no sales of white or mixed
reported. Yellow was sold At Soc, and brisk
RYE is in fair request, hut the small transac-
lions will not allow Of reliable quotations, though
in. figures given above about the ruling prices
OATS.-Dcmand good, but supply light, and
receipts very small. We continue our quotations
unchanged.
PORK.-TAe receipts Of dressed hogs yester-
day showed II slight improvement. The demand
/, yet good, and prices keep up. We continue to
quote Sc 7J@S7, and s. 81 for prime.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
AUCTION SALES.
BY SAMUEL j. McCORMICk-AUCTIoSEEI
SALE THIS DAY

GALE OF FURNITURE AT AUCTlON.-The
= undersigned as Trustee, by virtue Ola deed OF
trust. recorded in the Clerks Office of the County
Court of Alexandria County, will sell on the l3fh
instant at the late residence of G. W. Harrison
Wolfe street, near Fairfax, the following property
All the HOUSEHOLD and KITCHEN FuRNl'
TURE, belonging to said Harrison, consisting In
part as follows Carpeting, Mating, Parlor and
Dining Room Chairs, Sofas, Dining Tables, China
and Glassware, Feather Beds, Mattresses and Bed
ding, &c, dc.
FERNS Purchas?s under $40, cash. over tina,
sum, n credit of 80 days. notes properly endors-
ed. rian 7-eotsl ID. FUNSTEN, Trustee.
~ The above named HOUSE is for rent.
~ ION 7c,tJapl3 ID. 7.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
CONGRESS.

In the Senate. Yesterday. Il message wa'
read from the President communicating tn,
information called for III regard 10 the
landing If the alleged SLAYER, Wandcrcr, on
the coast of Georgia 1t states thata land.
ing Of slaves. ~ above. seems 10 have been ct
icctcd. and that measures have been taken
to enforce the law in the matter; ordered 10
10 printed
Mr.. Rice introduced bill authorizing the
President to have paid 10 certain Indian
tribes money for agricultural purposes.
Mr.. Iulcc. chairman of the committee on
Post Offices and Post Roads, reported favor
bly on the memorial of Samuel ButterwOrth
X Co.. PRAYING reimbursement of money
paid the Government on behalf of the late
Postmaster Kendall, of New Orleans.
Mr.. Mason. from the Committee on For
cgn Affairs reported a bill for the equaliza-
ton Of the compensation of foreign Ministers,
which, being put on it, passage. was lost
yeas a. nays -.
In the lIou-eof Representatives, Mr.. Ste
rhen- asked leave to report from the com
mittce on Territories, the Oregon State BILL
that itmight be printed and made II special
order.
Mr.. Morgan objected
Mr.. Houston asked leave to makea report
from the Judiciary Committee; but Mr.. Ste
phens objected.
The House then resumed the consideration
of the question Of referring the naval appro-
pration bill 10 the Naval Committee.
Mr.. Sherman urged this reference.
Mr.. Washburnc, of Me-, opposed 1t, and
argued that it is necessary the approprla-
tons should all come from the Ways and
Means Committee, before whom are all the
estimates of all the Departments.
This debate was continued at considerable
length, by Mc>srs Sherman and Grow Tor IT,
and Nc>sr>. Letter and Millson against II.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

The New York Tribune says THE weekly
averages Of the banks show general expansion,
the loans and deposits touching n higher point
Than ever before. Notwithstanding the scarcity
Of paper and the moderate wants Of the mercan-
III. world. the hank managers succeed i'll still in
,,.asinp their lines OF loans, and reason
shy they will not continue TO do ~ as long As the
,j Tim, the loans will touch SlJl 00n. 900 during
IA, year Tn. specie lire shows rather more in
crease than was anticipated. and will be- further
increased during the week by the California arri-
val. Our banks could also if deemed desirable,
strengthen themselves still further by drawing
balances from Boston. which city is believed 10 be
debtor about two millions of dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
Dsfies tho U. s. Forces.

ST. Louis, Jan. l2.-lt is stated that the
Kansas banditti, numbering 400, are build
ing fort at Chauteau's old trading post and
it is said that Montgomery declares he will
fight the troops sent from Linn and Bourbon
counties unless Gov. Denver compromises
with him
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
New York Market.

Npw York. Jan. l2.-Flour is buoyant; State
s4liMs4.75; Ohio $500 $3.50; Southern 81
.OMs.,.jO Wheat is firm: Southern white l3jc.,
Western red la2M Use Corn is firm, but holders
domaud MI advance; mixed SIC; new yellow Sue.
Pork i quiet; old mess 81; new $3.50; prime
Sls Lard is firm. Whiskey is firm at 263c.-
stock, are lower. Cumberland Coal Co. POI.
yirciuiu 6's 96i Missouri 6's SEQ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
BY MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
Arrival Of a California Steamer.

NEW YORK. Jan. l2.-Thc steamship VI
ses Taylor, from Aspinwall, with California
mails of the Goth of December. has arrived.
She brings nearly $l400, 900 in treasure
Her adyices contain nothing of special imr"r-
tance beyond what was telegraphed from New
Orleans. brought by the Quaker City VIA t.
huantepcc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

A great California land ease has lately
been argued before the Supreme Court, called
the "Suttcr Land Case" The amount OF
land in dispute is three times greater than
Frcmont's claim. and if the grant is confirm
ed it will divert from the Treasury more
money than has yet gone out OF 1t on i
ainlr rio claim
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
LOCAL ITE n S L.

The Lrcrr RE on TUESDAY NIGHr.-A very
large and intelligent audience assembled at
rhe Lvreum Hall. on Tuesday night, to spend
an evening with the American Female Poets,
the subject Of the third lecture Of the course
before the Alexandria Library Company, by
I the Rev. f.. Yates Reese, of Baltimore, and
we think We express the opinion OF all pres
cnt. when We say that a more agreeable even
ing has not been enjoyed by an Alexandria
audience for long time The lecturer dis
played great fairness and impartlality IN his
criticisms. and intcrspcrscd his discourse by
reading choice selections from the most dis
tino,lished of the Poetesses ofour country, IN
his peculiar and most attractive style lie
purposelv refrained, except in one instance
Cthe Sea Boy, by Mrs. Sigourncy, which he
repeated from memory ina manner that held
the entire audience spcll-bound during It's re-
cital. and at its conclusion was warmly APP
plauded. from reading in "A dramatic style, re-
marking that. on an occasion like the present
he considered that poetry should he read
rather as though in the family circle than IN
theatrical STYLE, though he acknowledged
that's greater effect could be produced when
the actions are made to suit the words. The
lecturer highly complimented Fanny kem-
Bile, whom he considered the greatest OF liv-
ing American Female Poets, and from vol
ume of her poems ust issued, ne read several
ovtrarts The lecture consumed more than an
hour in it, delivery, but we heard many e1-
pressing their regret at the very short time
occupied.-as great 4 compliment 10 the lee
turer as could be paid him, for so pleased were
his hearers that they made no note OF time. \
great desire is felt ON the part Of many that
DIR. Reese should repeat his lecture on the
Poct,-delivered in this place last winter
and we hope that he may be prevailed upon
to comply with the wish. The time OF the
next lecture and the subject will be announc-
ed hereafter.
ELECTION OF CLERK OF THE CoMHoN CorN-
c,L.-As was announced in yesterday Ga
zctte, an election for Clerk Of the Common
Council took place on Tuesday night, which
resulted in the choice of Mr.. James Demp-
sey, at present member of the Board OF
Aldermen from the First Ward. There were
six named for the office, yiz:-Messrs. Will
liam Wright, 7. VI. Mccormick. Vim. B.
Price. J. 5. Rogers, Cuthbert Powell, and
James Dempsey. There were five ballots
with the following result
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
MARRIED.

At the Hirkwood House. Washington city on
the 18th inst, by Rev. John \. Coo'nhs. Mr.. GEO.
Il. ATKINS. and Miss ELIZABETH {. SIT y
HER. both of Page county. Va.
At Carrolton. King George county, Oh the 9th
inst. hy Rev. Vim. Friend, Mr.. ELIAS G.
BRENT Of Northumberland county, Ia Miss
ELIZA FITZIIUGH. daughter Of George Payne
psu of Wc>tmOrclana
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
Hona,,,, 1llnss, Of A Naval Surgeon.

NORFOLK, Jan. ll.-Dr. Thomas William
son, nearly at the head Of the list Of naval
surgeons, has been attacked with alopIeAy.
He is not yet dead, but no hopes are en'er-
tanned for his recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
Another Slave Trial.

AUGUSTA, GA, Jan. IA private des-
patch from Charleston, says that the cases Of
the crew Ketch Brothers, charged with slave
trading, were up in the district court to-day.
The grand jury ignored the bills
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

COLUMBIA LAND OFFICE, WASHINGTON,
" DISTRICT or CoLrNDIA.-Established for the
Sale and Exchange Of Farms. Plantations. City
Lots. and Real Estate generally, on Commission,
throughout the United Ststes.- WINSLOW W.
WATSON d CO.-Ofhce III the building on the
corner of Indiana avenue and Second Street. The
attention Of land owners in Virginia and Maryland.
who wish 10 effect sale. of Farms, and other landed
property is requested to the above establishment,
as aHording facilities for the sale Of real estate
equaed by those of any other Agency. Circulars
transmitted Oh application. oct j-eo3m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
AIM "A N &c.
1859
1859.
Rim LIST
PORT OF Observation-Disclosures l:

MEMORANDA.
Ship Ellen Stewart, Coffin, for Charleston. was at
Helvoet DIST ult
Brig Georgia, Trott. for this port. cleared at New
Orleans eth inst.
Schrs. ID. c. Higgins. Longstreet, for Norfolk,
and Rebcccs. Woglom, for City Point, cleared a,
New York 10Th inst; VIM. Hone, Scott, from
Georgetown. d. C., arrived at do. same day.
Srhr Decatur, Cakes. Rowland, from Alexan-
ArA Mas hollow Providence 9th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
NOTICE TO WHARF BUILDERS AND

NOTICE TO WHARF BUILDERS AND
y CONTR ACTORS.-Scaled Proposals will be
received through the Post Office. addressed to
Thomas Smith. and marked Wharf Proposals.
until IL o'clock. NJ. the 18th of January inst for
the Constructing and Filling Wharf, and Dreds-
ing the Docks To he erected by the City Council OF
Alexandria for the use of the American Coal TO-
The Improvement will commence at, and connect
with. the present .od portion of the Fish Wharf
and will run thence north 100 feet thence west 100
feet; thence north Ia feet thence vest 200 feet.
Connected thcrcwitl will be II Pier - feet wide
running east 100 feet
Pcr.un~ desiring To contract. Will bld Tor each
part uc the work separately; for the Wood 'truc-
turc complete including all materials, for the Fill
ing complete aud for the Dredging complete. &c
cording 10 n, p'np- and .pccifrmi""- q he '""'-
m;,tcc. which will hc shown 10y the Committee, at
the Council Chamber from 10 t" - O'Clock each
dav. until tue day aforesaid.
Twenty per cent. upon the estimates "f work
don. will Ice retained by the City Council until the
ro,npletion of the work. and persons contracting
will he required to give bond with approved Sc
curity. for the iulilmcnt Of the contract, and Tor
the completion of the work oi or before The ir-t
, Of August. lSJ9.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
DIED,

ON Tuesday morning. 18th inst. Mrs. Hen
KlETTA II. ROBINSON, wife of Mr. \. ;. Rob
inson. in the 10Th year of her age. 70" The
friends and acquaintance OF the family are res
pcctfully invited to attend her funeral from he'
late residence. 20 south Royal street, this after
noon n . o'clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
Cotton FACTORY Burnt.

Augusta, Jan l2th.-The Belville Cotton
Factory, near Augusta, was burnt yesterday
afternoon. There was no insurance on il.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

GEORGE BRYAN AND SAMUEL r. ADAMS
~ have this day formed co partnership in the
name of BRYAN ADAMS. and having purcha-
,ed the stock of Goods belonging to Bryan, Adams
Co.. respectfully announce TO the public that they
have III store desirable assortment of seasonable
DRY GOODS. which they offer for cash TO
prompt deaIers at low rates. jan 1--eo3w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

nISSOLUTI0N.-The co-partncrship heretofore
- existing in the Name of BRYAN, ADAMS 4
CO.. has this day been dissolved. by mutual con-
sent Either partner is authorized to sign the name
Of the firm in settlement GEO. BRYAN,
SAM'L. X. ADAMS,
ian l-eO3w d. :. GREGORY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
pn;,ods,nbia Cattle Market, Jan. 10.

Beef Cstlle.-The offerings this week amounted
to about $50 head sales at S7GSlo - p ioo
ns-these prices are abou, the same rs those Of
I,r week Cows-Sales of fresh Cows at S4OG
80; dry do. u, sl5@ saj each Sheep-Oaer-
,pys 900; sales at S3@$j each Hogs-Ofer-
ings about ,, 100 head sales at s. JO@Ss Il 100
~ mel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
AUCTION SALES.

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF BANK STOCk.
u BY virtue of decree Of the Circuit Court
Of Alexandria County, Va, rendered on the 18th
day of November, 1858, in the suit OF Castlcmsn.
vs.. Mcveigh the undersigned as Commissioner )
thereby appointed will offer for sale at public a"e
rion in front of the Mayors Office, in the elty Of
Alexandria, on Monday, The lih day@ feo'""s,
1859, a, u o'clock, ~, twenty shares OF stock o'
Bank Of the Old Dominion. Terms, Cash.
DAVID FCNSTEN, coum,s
). +. BEACH,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

OTlCE.-The sublime wonders of the BIBLE,
~ PROPHECY FULFILLED IN AMERICA.
Lectures on this thrilling subject will be delivered
III AifhPIA HALL. King street. on ohio Thurs
""y and (to-mVrro~,) Friday erening.. commencing
at.3 o'clock. by Rev. +. T.. PIrrs. d. D., of Nash
VILE, Tcnressee. Admttance % cents.
Jan l3-2t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

4 LEXANDRIA WATER COMPANY.-AN-
n NUAL MEETING.-The regular annual
meeting of the Stockholders of the Alexandria
Water Company, will hc held on TtESDAl
EVENING, January 18th, 1919, at the Office Of
the Fire Insurance Company, Hour Of meeting,
u o'clock, p. VI. T.. :. 1oUGH, Secretary.
ian l2-dtd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13

The newly elected Clerk is one OF our Old
citizens, though not an old man, and WILL no
doubt. make an efficient officer. Mr.. Taven-
ner, the late Clerk, removes to the West.
He has the good wishes Of all Cor his pros
pcrity and happiness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-13
DOVER ENGLISH SCHOOL.

rINHE fifth session of 10 months. commences Jan
uarv %rd. 1859, July and August, and one
week at Christina. given ~ vacation.
HARGES.-
Board, including every thing. sig per month.
Tuition in minor branches. so per session.
Philosophy, Chemistry. and the higher Mathe-
MATES So
Incidental expenses. 81 per session.
Strict morality and attention 10 study required
Of every pupil. Discipline is mild, but firm
Il. Il. MCCORMICK. Principal.
Loudoun County. jan l0-2awtMhl7
rNO TIE FIELD OFFICERS AND C0MMAN-
DANTS Of COMPANIES OF THE l75th
REGIMENT.-You are hereby ordered To Assem-
BILE at the Court House. ." Fridny ner' az - " o
cIock, i. w.. for the purpose Of organizing Eeg'-
mental Court of Enquiry.
CHARLES +. STUART,
Commanlant IF the 10th Rcgt '. VI.
r. All other Commissioned Officers are invited
to attend at the same time aud place, and produce
the certificates Of their qualifications. for record.
uccordinp To law Jan Ibid