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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
Seventeen Year Locusts.

In Jargrr's Life of North American In
-rrtS." il a brief sketch of the history and
habits uf this species Of locust, III which the
assertion that they make their appearance
Only once in l. Years il pronounced erroneous,
~ we'll ~ the prevailing idea that they are
Destructive ~ vegetation. The author states
thar h" has observed them yearly for twenty
seven successive wears. though there is a diff
ference IN their numbers in different years.
The same is true of other insects, particular
" rUSe-hugs. Some years We are overloaded
with them. and again in others there are
scarcely any. Yet there are instances where
the locusts have been observed in the same
place only after an interval Of several years,
perhaps seventeen. while during this inter
val they HAY" been very abundant in other
localities. They ar" however. seen yearly in
one place or another. With regard to the
notion that these insects are very destructive
To vegetation. Prof. Jaeger asserts that they
are harmless. He says
They cannot b. cias-ed among the lnjuri-
ons insects. for they cannot deyOur our yegeta-
bles and fruit like other insects because they
have no mouth: and. ~ he had said before,
they suck with their snouts only the dew Of
Of leaves for their nourishment, during the
two short months of their existence in their
perfect form. Even in their subterranean
abode. during the condition Of lava, although
feeding upon the roots ofsevrral plants, their
injury t. vegetation is very trifing.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
Winter Watering Places.

The peculiarly trying character Of our eli
mate in winter and early spring, render South
ern emigration absolutely requisite to preserve
the lives of a certain class of invalids. Men ct
leisure, likewise, enjoy n run down to Hn-
vsna, ST. Thomas. or the Bermudas. The
last named islands havelately been very va'u-
able tous, ina provisional point Of view, send
ing us, AS they do, our earliest potatoes peas
and other good things for the table. Recently
n regular steamer--the karnak-has been
plying between Nassau. n. r, and New
York. and probably another will be put on
In view of this regular communication q
company at Nassau intends to erect q large
hotel on the American plan, and a similar pro
iect is on foot at Bermuda. When these
are finished, much of the pleasuretravel now
accruing to Havana will be turned toward
the British West Indies, the winter climate OF
which is much softer and more agreeable than
that of Havana. and the English is the yer.
~nacular of the inhabitants Of Bermuda and
the Bahamas. while Spanish and French are
generally spoken in Cuba.-N. Y. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
Trade with Japan.

The special correspondent of the Phila-
delphia Ledger writes from Hong Kong I'M
der date of February II a. follows:
Have YOU yet heard in the United States
of the promising trade that has already
sprung up between Nagasaki (.japan) and
Shanghai! No loss than twenty vessels
have visited the former port during the last
four months. and exports seem much more
abundant than was deemed possible. |"Ge-
table wax. ginseng, lacquer ware, china do,
vegetable oil, hemp, rice, soya. silks, ETC.,
are the principal articles. and upon many Of
these the most extravagant profits have been
realized. Upon the vegetable oil in p~articu-
lar does money promise 10 he made. Ii is
said Ia be abundant, very cheap. and an
swers for mixing paints AS well rs burning
in lamps. Sheet copper also promises "A
large supply at an unheard of cost. \
quantity oc it already landed in Shanghai
paid Il profit IF several hundred per cent
These things all considered, | very much fear
that myself and every Que else have hitlrr-
to very much moderated the Internal re-
sources Of Japan. or rather the amour Of
exports that would be found ready for our
shipping. | would not now pretend TO say Of
how much value the of Japan
NAV prove to be to the world at large at q fu-
turr day.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
The Late Rev. Henry v. D. Johns.

In this city pr. Johns held IA prominent Pc
sition not only in the Episcopal Church, but
in all the associations Of Christian and char
table efforts with which hi- catholic spirit
and earnest devotion To duty had connected
his nqmc. An able preacher, a Jealous
and a successful and beloved pastor, hr had
become the centre OF Il wide circle. who alike
regarded him with esteem As n friend and
looked up 10 him with veneratiOn a. their
spiritual guide. As Il minister. DIR. Johns
was cminentlv successful, and the conSrega-
tons with which he has been connected have
been the most nourishing in our city. But
his usefulness was by no means confined To
the congregation under his charge. No as
ISOLATION or society that had for It's purpose
the destitute, failed 10 enlist his sympathies:
his eloquent voice was ever raised, his ear
nest exerrion< freely given in aid OF every
effort that sought "a better men IN this world
or prepare them tor another. I" his own
immediate friends and ~ his attached con-
gregation his loss is almost irreparable.
whilst even Il much larger circle will amont
the removal of so eminent an example OF
Christian virtue and ministerial usefulness.
On the evening Of Sunday, the 18th Of
March, the departed Rector othciated for the
last time. Entering the sacred desk at Em-
manuel Church. quite enfeebled, he delivered
IL solemn and deeply impressive discourse.
from the following words: For what shall IL
profit Il man if hc gain the whole world and
lose his own soul, or what shall II man give
in exchange for his SOUL" He observed that
il was the greatest question ever p~roponnded
by human lips. and after a brief argument III
proof Of the immortality Of the soul, pro
ceeded TO apply his subject with all the earn
estness and energy he could command.
At midnight, previous to his death, he adj
dressed the members of the family, and ste
ted that he wished to make three requests,
and that he desired 70 make them then. for
fear that in the hour of his dissolution he
might not be able to do So. He wished. first,
Ia return his sincere thanks to the vestry and
congregation OF Emmanuel Church for the
uniform kindness which they had extended
10 him ever since the commencement OF their
rclations; secondly, he wished I" assure them
that he had preached the Gospel and ad-
ministcrci the ordinances to them ~ he
lest could. and A. he understood them: and
lastly. he would have them assured that he
had always rhdeayored 10 live up 10 the
christian standard. and relied upon the scrip
lures as his support in the hour Of affection.
The Doctor continued sensible TO the last mo-
mcnt, ssseyerated his peaceful reliance upon
the Saviour. and in n sweet frame Of mind
passed happily into eternity.--BdA. AMIR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
Letter from Upperville, Va.

Correspondence Of The Aler0ndrin GAZETTE.
UpPERvILLE, April lS.-The Rectortown
Militia Company, under the direction of Lieu
teuant-Colonel j. Carr Gibson. held an cleo
ton on the 10Th inst. for officers, and made
choice of the following:--James L. Pierce.
Captain: II. Clay Bowie and Conrad Pierce,
lst and % Lieutenants. Captain Howard
Gibson, of the Highland Company, a student
of tactics. and An excellent officer, drilled the
Rectortown company. Well drilled militia
companies is what is wanted.
Muster Day was varied, in its incidents, by
the trial ola disputed case, before the Magis-
trates-which excited much attention.
The Upperville Lyceum is in u Furnishing
condition, its members, mostly young men,
taking much interest in the meetings.
Vegetation has been much checked lately,
bv the cold weather. and considerable anx-
iety is felt by the farmers in regard to the
injury done to the young clover and the fruit
trees by the heavy trosts. 1t IL probable
that much damage has been done. G
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
African Missionaries.

4 letter 70 the New York Journal of Com
merce. from Wilmington, Del. says:
AN interesting scene was witnessed in one
of the churches Of this city OH Tuesday last,
April l3ti--the ordination of three black
men to the work of missions in Africa. They
are graduates of Il recently established col
lege, called the Ashmun institute, in honor
Of the distinguished pioneer OF colonization
in Liberia. Rev. ,Iehudi Ashmun. once Gov
crnor of the Colony. a man of brilliant intel
lect, and great administrative capacity,
crowned with a comprehensive and cordial
spirit of benevolence. The Preshytcry Of
Newcastle is one of the oldest Presbyteries
in the United States, if not the mother Of
them all: steadily conseryativ" on the slave
~ question. while rampant a%holItionI~m
thuudprs in its nrighbOrhUOd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
Tenth Legion.

The canvass for Congress in this district
is being very actively conducted. Me'srs.
Skinner and Harris are tanyassing every
portion of it, addressing the people at every
point. The most cheering accounts from
every county in the district has reached US,
leaving no doubt Of the election of Harris by
from 800 10 1000 majority. Everywhere
the people are condemning the bogus con
%vrntion. and con'ending that Rockingham
il entitled TO the honor Of the representative.
From present appearances Skinner will be
beaten in every county Of the district, with
the exception perhaps Of Augusta. We I'M
drrstand, however, the prospect even of car
rying that county is growing small by de-
grees and beautifully less" Mr.. Skinner
was much stronger before his nomination,
than since; the Convention Of the goth of
March has placed too heavy Il load on his
back. a. he il unable To carry it through.
and will be distanced in the contest.-RocE-
tnghdm Iality Democrat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
A Plot Orelled bv a Woman.

The New Haven News says that last sum
dav week a body of noisy and drunken TEL
lows were creating a disturbance which
threatened to become Il serious ARRAY, when
a young Woman, without bonnet or shawl
made her appearance in the crowd, and
walking directly into the thickest of the me-
lee, took a Young man who had been foremost
in the disturbance by the arm. and quietly
led him into the house! There was no re-
sistance. What could not he effected five
minutes before. hy e~ntreaty or threats OF the
police. was accomplished by the wife without
n word. Two or three other young women
made their appearance soon after, and singled
on, more of the participants in a similar man
per, who also obeyed as if by magic, and the
crowd dispersed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

Ay0rHER CHANCE fuR GEuR"E LNw.-Thc
United States government offers tor sale nifty
thousand regulation mu>kets, of which about
half have percussion and the remainder flint
locks. Proposals musth be sent to the Ordnance
Office at Washington, before the 10Th OF June
next. We give the government the benefit
of this advertisement, and call the attention
of George Law and the hllhusters generally
u it. Mr.. Law. it will he remembered,
bought from the government two hundred
thousand muskcts. part Of which number he
has sold, and the remainder he offers 10 any
of the South American republics, whar" the
ballot and the bullet are lnseparable com
p]anion.. In view "f the Sunrowlcr smell
about European politics jus; no", perhaps
George could find an opening for a nice trade,
and sell of both lots OF old mnskctS.-N. y.
Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
Axorurp R.ay BrRy1 CAROLINE. Va

ANOTHER BARN BURNT IN CAROLINE, VA
About l. o'clock on Wednesday night MIR.
Thomas R. Holloway was aroused from his
sleep by the neighing of his horses. and look
ing from his window discovered his stable on
fire. He ran out but too late to do any good.
Six horses were already being burnt t" death.
among which were some that were very val
liable. His barn. which WAS adjoining the
stable, next caught and was consumed. to-
gether with 80 barrels Of corn, and a good
many farming implements. 1t was the work
of an incendiary. This is the third or fourth
fire they have had in Caroline in the same
n~eiehbcrhood, Mr.. John Gouldin and his
son, DR.. c., had their Barns burnt last year
in the same way.-Fred. Herald.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The King of Bonny WAS at latest ai-
counts at Liverpool. His name is Pepp.ei'
and his kingdom of Bonny is an EXTENSIVE
district on the coastof Western Africa. HIS
Majesty, though exceedingly dark, is o TALL
sood-looking man, about 50 years of age
lie is said to be highly intelligent. ana
speaks English with tolerable Auency. The
Kings nephew. - youth about twenty years
of age. is travelling with him, and they are
accompanied by a Mr.. Thwsit"s. His Ma
iesty is unattended by any servants.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

As a token of parting regard, Gen. Cr-
ouiza, the Argentine President, transmitted
to Commodore Shubrick, Il superb and valu-
BILE sword, hitherto worn on State occasions.
as we'll as in service, by himself. Gen. tr-
auiza also gave a magnificent entertainment
to Judge Bowlin. a large number OF
American naval officers were present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

AccGDEyT.-The Lebanon Tenn Her
aid of the 18th, says:-"Jolln VI. Burk, q
student from Alabama. WAS accidentally shot
BY Harvey Gopp, another student from the
same State, on last Thursday evening. 1t
appears that the young men, who are warm
les tragedy, when Topp presented a small
pistol-which he thought was unloaied-
and discharged it. The ball entered Burk's
breast, Just below the heart, and came out
on his side. 1h- wound is g "ery serious
one, but Mr.. B. will probably recover.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

Notwithstanding Col. Taliaferro was NOM
mated BY a Democratic Convention tor the
State Senate, from the Prince William Dis
trict, MANY Democrats of Stafford" have
brought out VIM. T. French, esq. in opposi-
ton to him, without, however, consulting
Mr.. French on the subject.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The Newark Advertiser of Thursday
evening says: We regret to learn, by tele-
srspic dispatches from Burlington. to friends
in this city, that Bishop Doane's disease has
changed for the worse. and his physicians
regard his recovery as doubtful. and almost
hopeless"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The Europa brings the particulars of the
Marquis Waterford's death while hunting.
The catastrophe occurred near Carrick-on-
SUR, Kilkenny. The Marquis's horse fell
at q small fence, and he Was thrown with no
great apparent violence upon his head. He
was found, however, to be unconscious. and
died in about ten minutes. He left no issue
and is succeeded in his vast estates by his
brother. the Rev. Lord John Beresford. The
Marquis, who was = wild fellow in his young
er DAYS had become q steady man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TKI-wEEkLY By
EDGAR SN0WDEN.
ALEXANDRIA:
MONDAY MORNING, APRIL 25, 1859.

Tho Opposition in the Norfolk Congression-
al District have declined making a nomina-
ton against Gen. Millson. We see it stated
that Gen. Millson in his speech before the
Democratic Convention. alluded in terms Of
high praise to the "manly stand taken by Hon.
John NJ. Bolts against the Nebraska Bill i'll
lS54-declaring that Mr.. Bolts had predic-
ted truly that that measure would be a Pan
dora's box from which would issue nothing
but evil" Gen. Millson, it will be ~recolIec-
ted, was the only Virginia member VIII" vo-
ted against the Nebraska Bill.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

On the Goth of March four hundred doc
tors, of the faculty of Paris, had a subscrip-
ton dinner at the grand Hotel du Louvre,
the price of tickets being sixteen francs tS3)
each. The dinner was given in honor of
the triumph of the regular faculty of Allo-
pathists over the H~omeopathists, in = judg-
ment in their favor before one of the French
courts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

In the report of the discussion between
Mr.. Goggin and Mr.. Montague. in Caroline
County, as given in the Fredericksburg News
We find the following:
"Mr. Montague said:-"I voted for Buch-
aran on the Cincinnati platform, but he has
deeeiced me-he is a traitor to his party, and
so help me my Creator. III n'cer rote for him
00otn."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

A new post-ofice is established at Warren
ton Junction, Fauqnier county, Va. on the
Orange and Alexandria Railroad, and Alfred
A. Weaver appointed postmaster. Chas. B..
Hancock has been appointed postmaster at
Summit Point. in place of Lewis Fry, moved
away; aud NJ. P. Chapman. postmaster at
Leetown, in place Of James \: Mcclure. re-
signed. Both Offices are in Jefferson coun-
ty, Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The fredericksburg Herald says:-"We
are g~ratifed to learn that Col. F.. T. Tayloe
Of King George has made at least one speech
on the questions involved in the canvass, and
that he intends to speak again in behalf of
the Wing nominees. There is no better
posted gentleman in the State than Col. T.,
and it augurs we'll when such gentlemen
leave their retirement and don the political
armor."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

A beautiful house of worship, for the Bap-
lists, has just been erected near Guiney,sDe-
Dot, Caroline county, at a cost of S3'ooo'-
Raw. James D. Coleman has been elected pas
tor. and the fifth Sunday in next month 1t
will ha dedicated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The New York Examiner states that the
Rev. Mr.. Chambers Of Philadelphia, reports
Il wonderful transformation going on among
the worst rrprobat"S II B.ltimorc. OF the
late converts in the western and rowdy sec
ton of the city, at least one hundred could
be named rs already actively and devotcdly
engaged in carving on prayer meetings,
aud laborinG for the conversion of others
The reports from that quarter Of the city
reckon at least Il hundred and fifty from tho
worst class of Baltimore population, As giving
evidence OF conversion 20 God
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

Hon. VIM. C. Rivcs is to address the citl-
1ens of Richmond, on political subjects, on
Tuesday. the 3rd proximo. Robert Z. Scott
ESQ.,. ia to address the citizens of Loudoun,
at Leesburg, on the Both instant, Both
gentlemen advocate warmly the Wing side
of the question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

James Adams, the great pedestrian, walk
four miles in New York, last Thursday, in
,llirty-one minutes and forty-thrcc seconds
losing a match of $500. His expectation
was TO accomplish his task in thirty minutes.
His locomotiun was indeed extraordinary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The vote for Judge of the Court OF APP
pesls, a far az heard from, gives Mr.. Bald
win 1900 msjority-and Mr.. B.. is II" doubt
elected. The full vote will be given in the
different counties, when all the returns are
received.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The Bellemont FIGURING Mill. belonging
TO the Fredericksburg Water Power 'ompa-
nv, was rented to George b. Scott on innrs,
day. at s7oO.50 per annum. The Eagle Mil
il still for rent.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

Mr.. James Il. Rcdpath has recently been
on n visit TO Hayti, and is writing a series of
articles for the New York Tribune, which
give a most unfavorable account of the
morals and the condition Of the people of
that country. Mr.. Redpath's account of the
low state of morals is truly deplorablc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The Circuit Court for Ioudoun County
will commence its session in Leesburg to-day
We understand there is large docket to be
tried at this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
A Dr,1prRArux.-The Ceredo, Va, CT

A Dr.prRArux.-The Ceredo, Va, Gre
scent says:-"The impression is gaining. on
the pubIic mind, We believe, that Sick!es
will be convicted. (?) 1t will he a terrible
event, but vet in view of the evident increase
Of the evil Of carrying deadly weapons and
the willingness Of men in official station to
u.e them, it is desirable that IN this case n
member If Congress should be hung ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The wife of the Rev. T.. Warheld. whose
house at Elicott's Mills. Nd, was lately con-
sumed by FIRE, died last week from the expo
aure and fright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The Richmond Wing says that the Con,
.,sssional contest in the Tenth Legion, is a
''Hunter and Wise fight"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
Within the last six months have died the

Within the last six months have died the
Earl- OF Aleysiord. CpurtOwn. Charleviile,
Devon, Ferries. liaddinton. oxford. k:pou.
and Roth"s: the Counte,,cs> Of Abingdon.
narrowly. Elarlwicke. Lindsey, and Viii
ton. Many cariS and c"unt->.e- He'd til"
preceding twelve months. and min" "arls
died in one month, ill lS5I, says I'M English
paper, evidently surprised that death didn't
think twice" before thinning out the no
bility.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

Some Of the Democratic papers are begin
ming to acknowledge that Mr.. Gosgin makes
pretty good speeches!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

FINE AsPARAGCs.-We received YESTERDAY
from the farm of Mr.. Joseph :. Dey, #
Currltuck, n. c., a bunch Of asparagus, Of
the largest and most tender quality we have
seen this season. Some Of the stalks, mes
sured three inches in circumference and
about eight inches in length.-.NortoN .Ar-
gus. April 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The negro convicts, who recently runaway
a,om Weston in this State, have all been
.or.ht arain. and sent to work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
Death form Seidlitz Powders.

A Miss Riley, Of Indiana. who was visit
ing the family Of Hon. W. +. Aiblack Of tn"
same State. met her death in II singular man
ner. she mixed a Seidlitz power in two
different glasses and instead Of pouring them
together before drinking. drank them of
separately when the etfervescence occurred
in the stomach, partially strangling her
In the excitement. n dose Of mustard WAS
given to make her vomit what she had taken.
and II physician sent for, but before he ar
rived she was a corpse.-.N"w Hqr'n Reg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

Mr.. Letcher's votes for Wendell ~ ru'''e
Printer, are severely criticised,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25
A Novel Theft.

The St. Louis Democrat SAYS there was
lately a wedding at Mayors clearinghouse
in that city, attended with dancing and other
merry-making to n late hour Of the night.
when the happy pair retired TO their nup..
tial chamber. and discovered that their bed
and bedding had vanished. Some rascal Of
more than common depravity had clsnds.-
timely removed those useful household arti-
clcs-probably a rejected sutton Of the bride.
The poet of the Democrat vented his indig-
nation in the following furious verses:
Lives there a man with soul 80 dead.
Who never to himself hath said.
The scamp who stole that bridal bed
Deserves to liv. and die unw.d,
With mnilens old to punch his head '"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-25

The Winchester Preshytery commenced
its session in Leesburg, last Thursday even
ing. 4 number Of able Ministers were in
attendance. The services previous To the
meeting Of the P~reshytery, were commenced
on Monday.