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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
U. S. Steamer HARRIET LANE
March 10. ls5y

-hdFcu w, l05y.
DEAR Sir Your note of this date b..
been received, and, in reply, PERM, us :,
thank you for the highly honorable term, !"
which you have been pleased to mention m.
services rendered by myself and those WHOM
have the honor 10 command nor woulJ :
be doing justice to my feelings did | perm;r
this opportunity to pass without stating thar
whatever poor services it may have been nrr
good fortune 80 render in the late Paraguay
Expedition, they are in no small m.a,ur.
due TO the jealous and cheerful manner i,
which have been seconded at all time, by
the officers and crew Of this vessel.
That We have been able to discharge our
duty in a manner such rs To meet your An.
probation will ever be source of pleasure.
Bile remembrance to Us. Nor can clos.
this communication without thanking Won
and through you the Commanders and other
officers of the expedition, Tor the kind, con
siderate, and friendly feelings which they
have at all times eyinced towards myself
and my officers.
Wishing you safe and pleasant voyage
and speedy return To your friends, your
family. and your country, am, sir, yrry
respectfully. your obedient servant,
JOIN FAuNCE, Captain.
Flag Officer VIM. b. Shubrick, Commander.
in-Chief of Brazil Squadron and Paraguay
Expedition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
4 Successful Cabbage Crop.

VIM. w. Ives. one of the most enterpri--
ing Truckers Of Norfolk county, has raised
on his farm this spring One Hundred Ttous-
and Cabbages. for which he has been realiz-
ing very fine prices ever since they were first
put into market. lie is now selling them
wholesale at .ffiy dollars a Thousand. It il
believed that this crop alone will net Mr..
Ives FIVE thousand dollars, selling as he does,
wholesale and retail.-NolJoK Day Book.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

RoBBeRY An noffensive old man, near
" blind, who has been canvassing this
neighb1rhood for aims, was knocked down
the other day. and nearly killed by negro,
and then robbed. A fellow was arrested
and tried but for the want Of sufficient evil
dence could not be convicted. lie had been
seen following in the old mans path for two
or three days previous To the commission Of
the net
The old man is named Philip Chavelin;
the assault was made on Sunday last, be
tween Wildwood and Berry's Ferry. not far
from the turnpike; and he was robbed Of SO
SD Clurke Jonyndi
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
New Nomenclature.

The Clarke County Journal-an organ OF
the Democracy has determined to drop the
custom of saying democratic" 1t has con-
cluded to speak Of democrat" principles,
the Democrat" party &c, instead Of Demo
cratic party. The innovation We regard as
unfortunate at the present time. As the Dem
ocrscy have exhausted the Treasury it seems
to us there is more occasion for their run
ming upon sic" now than ever before
LyHchbary ITgipian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

JONI A CARTER, our candidate for the Sen
ate, addressed large audience in Waterford
on Saturday last. We are highly gratited
to learn he fully sustained his reputation as
an able and popular stump speaker. He re-
viewed the present reign Of the democratic
party, and pointed out the many remarkable
instances in which the government had been
swindled to reward mere partizans and pan
der to that corruption which has become to
be a consequence Of democratic admlnlstra-
ton of the government MIR: Carter speech
es are Frightening up the Wing fires of Lou
doun. and, and will do much to bring out the
host of gallant Wings of the County OF Lou
doun.--L eesbury Washingtomian.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The Democratic journals are endeavoring
to depreciate Mr.. Rives's speech, delivered at
Richmond, last week. We only hope, that
those who read their criticisms will read the
speech itself We shall publish it, in day
or two, and ask for it, in advance, an atten-
tive perusal. 1t is the production of a pa
triotic statesman, worthy of the man and Of
the cause which he advocates. The people,
we believe, will appreciate the sentiments,
and opinions, and advice Of Mr.. Rives.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The New York Express says that every let
ter from every prominent place with in the do
minions of the five European Powers, is filled
with details of the extensive preparations
making for war, in case that war comes
Volunteers are daily arriving in Piedmont,
and Genoa is filled with troops. who seem
eager for the fray. In all the ports offrancs
gunboats are fitting out, and each is made
to carry ut the bow a heavy rifed common.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The fashionable world" It'll said. ID pre-,
pairing for lively time. this year. AT the
fashionable watering places" All the 'ir-
ginia Springs will be in full blast, holding
out great inducements to pleasure hunters.
and health seekers. The proprietors must,
however, be willing to be moderate in their
charges, or much fashionable company will
he kent away
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Commander j. S. Paine, U. 5. Navy, died
at his residence in Portland, Me-, on Mon
day last at the age Of 60, leaving wife and
three children. The deceased entered the
service in 1873, and continued in it, with
few intervals, until 1853, when his health
had become So impaired that he retired from
the actual service and was placed on the re-,
tired list
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Temperance movements are becoming gen
eral in Russia. The great competition to
obtain the brandy monopoly last year, and
the high premiums paid for it, have consid-
erably raised its price. The movement is
not confined to the country. The inhabi-
tants of Balachow, village of 5000 inhabl-
tants, in the Province Of Saratoy, have taken
the pledge. with solemn religious services,
under the lead Of their clergy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
The New York Post notices movement Of

The New York Post notices movement OF
no inconsiderable concern to u large branch
Of the Christian church in our country. 1t
says that all important change is discussed
among the Methodists. in regard to the gov
eminent of the church, and the itinerancy Of
the ministers The Layman's Association of
the Cincinnati Conference, recently in ses-
sion, resolved that it would conduce to the
welfare of the whole church SO to change
the present system as to allow of lay repre-
sentation in the general and other confer
ences.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Lewis Apologize, esq, an old and respect
ed citizen of Brooklyn, n. y, died on We'd
nesday last, in consequence Of inflammation
in one of his feet, caused by pairing corn
He was uncle to Hon. c. Murphy. member Of
Congress-.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Senator Douglas proposes, it is stated. to
take another trip to New Orleans. The Chi
cago Democrat says that his autobiography
is almost out of the press. 1t is said to be
the best thing which he has written.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

A man in Orlean, New York. named Full
lerton, lately attempted to starve his wife to
death. lie was found out and rmn out OF the
county in which he lived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The way 1.-THE money goes may be infer
red somewhat from the following quiet little
news item:-"The Cunnard screw steamer
Jurs, Captain Moody. left here to-day for
Liverpool with twenty-seven passengers and
$500 949 in specie"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Matt. Peel, one of the funniest and most
noted of the Ethiopian Minstrels, died in
Buffalo on Wednesday. He was delighting
a crowd by his professional drolleries at a
public performance only two evenings pre-
viOusly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The Episcopal Church in Canada is div-
ded into reto and non-reto parties; the one
sustaining the right of the Bishops to mega
tive the action of the Church Synods, the
other denying such right The recent cleo
ton of lay delegates at Quebec and vicinity
turned upon this point, and considerable ex-
element was the result. The non-cetoes were
generally in majority.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The family of NJ. de Tocqueville contra
dict the report of his death, which was first
circulated by London Journal. lie is at
the Isle de Heres in suffering state, but
not worse than he has been for some time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

One of the wonders of the age is the great
d discovery in the institution des Sounds
Mutes" in Paris, where the Deaf are taught
to hear and the Dumb to speak!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The San Francisco Evening Bulletin init
mates that the gambling fraternity in Cali
fornia are recovering some of the power of
which the energetic action Of the Vigilance
Committee once deprived them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Rsspail French chemist, finds csmPhor
a remedy for that fearful insomnolencs which
attends the first stages Of insanity. When
opium and "all the drowsy syrups of the
East" fail of effect, a grain of oamphor.
formed into pill. and followed by draught
of an ounce and half of the infusion of hops,
mixed with five drops of sulphuric ether, is
his usual remedy for procuring sleep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
HtI "
TRUE DEMOCRAT
lCUsuuSICATED

Several gentlemen are candidates for al
Office. The office sought for is the gift OF the
people-and they have the right to confer It
upon whom they please-und no one has
right to complain. And yet We are toId
that in seeking to elect their own favor!ts
the friends Of that person ARE demanding
to sriis, prescribe. and dtsgrace" ano!ht'
candidate. Are indiyidpals not elected Il
offices for which they are candidates, gene
rally considered by themselves or Their
friends, in this republican country, where
no man can set himself up rs master, or die
tstor, or superior To the rest, or having great
or rights or privileges as either |ProseriDea
exiled, or disgraced"' HACoN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Joe Barker, the Pittsburg street preacher,
has been convicted of being common nui'
sance, after brief trial before jury.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The GRAVE OF CooPER-James G. Clarke.
the poet vocalist, lately visited Cooperstown,
and the grave of the illustrious author, who
there sleeps his last sleep. He writes:-"Af
ter nv concert, late in the evening, | visit
ed the grave of Cooper. lie sleeps in the
Episcopal burying ground, covered by a SIM
ple marble slab. which, think. only con-
tains his name. date of birth and DEATH
Thus lies the Wondering temple from which
the spirit ofthe Great Wizard of the West
spoke to a charmed and wondering land, in
tones now low and soothing, now wild and
thrilling, and yet eternal as the winds that
sink to rest OF rise in fury among his native
hills"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The eth DIsrRIcr.-From every quarter Of
this Congressional District We have the most
gratifying reports, all things going to show
that Maj. Thomas will be our next Repre-
sentative I'm Congress- Fired Herald
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The Prince William Democrat says:-"We
are panied to learn that Col Tallaferro, a
candidate for State Senate. is confined to ms
home BY the severe and dangerous illness OF
a member of his family, and consequently
will not be able to canvass the District. -
I'VE regret to see that Col. I. has been de,
priyed by death, Of his most excellent and
estimable wife
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

1t is now universally conceded. in view OF
the last fllibuster attempt upon Cuba. that
1.-THE fools are not all dead yet"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
cAPoN SPRINGS, Hampshire County, Va

CAP0N SPRINGS, Hampshire County, Va.
NNHE subscribers would respectfully inform their
friends and the public, that they have leased
the above well known WATERING PLACE, (this
lsase embracing the MOUNTAIN HOUSE,
WADDLE BUILDINGS, ac.,) and will open for
the reception Of visitors on tho goth Of June. In
yalids and Families can be accommodated earlier
if desired
A daily mail. and telegraph office within %
miles Of the place.
Circulars OF other information can DO had by
addressing u as above. or J. n. BUCK, esq, Of
Howard House, Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

CHANCE FOR SrEcuLATIoN.--rhe fauquier
White Sulphur Springs property is to be
sold on Thursday, the 10Th of May. by com
missioners, under a decree Of Fauquier Cir
cult Court. The Springs. seventy-tiye acres
Of land, and all the buildings will be sold in
one lot. The adjacent land Including u
farm called "Withsrs") thirteen hundred
acres, will be divided 80 as to make two
farms. The terms Of sale We understand
will he ten per cent cash. and Q credit of
six, twelve and eightesn months for the re-
mander.
We call the attention of our readers to the
sale Of this celebrated watering place. It's
healthfulness and beauty Of situation, fer
tlity of soil, accessibility and numerous
other advantages, are too well known to need
escription.-Fred. News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The Hotel at Nahant. it is stated. will be
discontinued, the experiment of last year
proving the impossbility of frst-class
self supporting hotel, where The attractions for
the fashionable world are 80 limited. 1t IL
stated that the rush to Newport has set in
with greater eagerness then ever. Sixty-three
cottages have already been rented tor the
summer. being one more than was rented last
wear, on the 10th July.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The Spring Term of the Circuit Court 70
Clarke County. will commence on mex
Thursday, the 10Th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

They ars about to establish Sugar he
finery in Richmond. There used to be two
in Alexandria. -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

A society has recently been organized in
London for the purpose of supplying that
beer-imbibing city with drinking fountains,
that its thirsty inhabitants may be able to
moisten their wind-pipes without being conf
PEELED to enter a gin-shop, or purchase
Dot of "urf.anarf" Similar conyeniencies are
strongly urged in Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
Correspondence
FLAG SHIP SABINE
March Id Isiy

FAC SHIP SABINE,
March Id, lsjg
DEAR SIR Il cannot allow the Harm,
Lane to leave the squadron without rrprr,.'
ing 10 you my sense Of the Jealous and ski.
full manner in which You have at all TIM.
and on all occasions, discharged the dutir, y,
your command.
have in an official report to the Seer.
tary Of the Navy. taken occasion to mention
the essential and important aid rendered T.
the expedition by the Harriet Lane r..
lieve me very respectfully. and truly your.
W. b. SHUBRIcK. Flag Officer
Captain John Faunce, U. 5. Steamer Hsrr.,
Lane, Monteyideo.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

1t isproposed to establish . Law School IL
the city of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

NOR sALE-My farm in fauquer county, con
tanning by q recent survey, -FOUR hi
UKED AND FORTY SIX ACRES and % pole.
This land lice on the Kappahannock river. about
quarter Of mile from the Orange and AleAandH'
Railroad, and in an excellent n.ighborhood. lhs''
- are on it, very convenient u" ELLiH'
HOUSE, spacious barn, and other on. house.
all in good repair. never failing spring Vi pu''
water is within forty yards Of the house-ice nous
and ice pond, Us near. The fields not IN cum"
ton, are well set in grass und taking into view y
close proximity to the Railroad. Post once otr
Mill IL mile off, and other advantages thit
may DO safely recommended ~ very de'nAV'
property. Any one wishing to see tho 'tid ,',
wiii bs shown il by Mr. II. T. Bmbry on the p!s'
Tar,.' .J. Ln,wp ky JOHN \. KN0A,
~ ss.s,f Al,ga.Jcid, o.
VNOR RENT.--A desirable 0FFICb on The y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The Fredericksburg Recorder says--"Mr
Letcher informed US that he always voted
a oa;nst the extension Of the Capitol"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

GAY GOLD BOYS. The New York cores
pondent of the Boston Journal says, tits re-
markable fact that many of the fast men who
drive on the avenues in New York. are gray
headed. Some of the fastest and most ex-
tensive teams are owned and driven by men
full UP to sixty, whose solemn visage and
wears would seem to Indicate that their blood
must be cool by this time. Horses are drlv-
en- that cost from 81, 500 to $1,000, and some
turn-outs could not be purchased at any price.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR sNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
MONDAY MORNING, MAY ., 1859.

In reply to the idea thrown out in some
quarters, that it may now become obligatory
upon the United States, to give some mate
rial aid" to the Juares Government in Mex
leo, the National Intelligencer contends that
such proposition involves virtually the as
sumption and responsibilities of Protecto-
rate over that unfortunate country. The
New York Commercial says, that such a
proceeding would be direct and open aban-
donment Of the doctrine of non-interference
in the internal affairs of another State
How firmly and in the face Of what tempta-
tions that doctrine has been at different
times proclaimed by the United States Gov
eminent, history records. But here we are
called to interfere between two rival factions.
either of whom the Mexican people could
themselves put down were they 80 disposed.
Neither Miramon nor Juarez, nor any other
leader or aspirant for power, could sustain
himself for month, if the people them
selves were united in their choice of Pres
iIent And we, who stand before the world
as the exemplar of the principle of self-go-
vernment, as we'll rs having publicly declar-
ed that the doctrine OF nOn-interference with
the internal affairs of other people is car
dinal one with US, are now called upon, by
a display of our power to enforce our de-
mands, to compel the Mexicans to accept as
their President man whom they have re-
fused to place in that position, lit being ex-
pressly admitted that the people have not
yet come round to him. and will only do 80
when they see that the United States will
support him. and to do this on the sole
ground that he has our preference and is be-
lieyed To be more favorable 10 our interests.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
A Gap to be Filled.

The New Orleans correspondent of the
Charleston Courier says:
'One of the most important items Of news
We have had lately, is the statement that the
gap OF sixty miles between the Mississippi
Central and Jackson railroad, in Mississippi,
will be filled up and open to the steam. horse.
most probably, by December next Weshall
thus have direct communication to point
on the Mississippi, a few miles below Cairo.
and be within three days travel Of st. Louis,
while there will be no interruption to con-
tinuous railroad communication from New
Orleans to Memphis. Charleston, Richmond,
Washington. and the northern cities
This work completed, greatly-improved
facilities will exist for the transportation of
the United States mail, and the annoying
irregularities hitherto 80 frequent will he Of
rare occurrence,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09
!. q WADDLE. }
!. y. SMITH. !
$4,000 PER YEAR! HONORABLE BUSINESS

Hampshire N"unty. my 4-eo"m'
$4,000 PER YEAR. HONORABLE BUSINESS
4 GENTS WANTED. LOCAL or TRAVEL
"A LING, in every Town and County in the
Union, to engage in the sale Of New Articles, pa
tent of utility, beauty and novelty demanded in
every family. office, store and msnufactory, AFFORD
ing i"'ye profits aud quick sale. No humbug, or
medicine, and no bonus for patent right. Books
OF description, crms, references and notices mailed
application, with three cent stamp, to
WILBUR SMITH d CO.,
SO, South Third Street, Philsdelphia, Pa.
Philadelphia. my b-2awlm
NEW GO0DS-vERY CHEAP.-Ws aro re.
~ ceivins II very large and beautiful stock Of
very beautiful Dress Goods, Msntillss and km-
broidsries Of every description. bought at great
reduction early Spring prices, and will be sold
cheap. [uy7l G. 4. WILMER 4 BRO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Mrs. Mary Cuthbert, widow Of Capt An
thony Cuthbert, of the Revolution, was Wis
tied on May lst at her residence in Arch
street, Philadelphia, by some fifty of her
children. grand children, and great grand
children, who assembled to congratulate the
old lady, on attaining her ninetieth birth
day, in the full possession of her mental ia
entities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

Mrs. Anna Harris the Oldest person in
Newburyport, celebrated her 9Sth birthday
last Monday. Though SO advanced in years,
she enjoys good bodily health, and liz very
cheerful and social. At half-past four in the
morning, she calls to the family to rise,
and thinks it very hard now to get young
folks out of their bed--an opinion entertain
ed hy maDy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

EOR RENT.-A desirable OFFICE on '''
Il coud aoor Of my warehouse; ,.,ypr1
sp 26-sO6s JAAEo l. Nd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-05-09

The following letter from DR.. Rufnrr APP
peared in the last number of the kanawha
Republican,