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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Interesting Mementoes.

The two swords left by the late Mr.. Pres,
colt TO the Massachusetts, Historical Society
were formally presented at a meeting OF the
society in Boston on Thursday last. by Mr..
II. Gardner. one Of Mr.. Prescott's executors.
One of these swords was worn by Col. Pres
colt. the grandfather of the historian, at the
battle of Bunker Hill, and the other by
Capt. Linzee. the grandfather Of Mrs. Pres,
colt. who on that day commanded the Bri'
fish s~l"up-of:war Falcon, which was playing
with her guns upon the littls rr'i9nht which
our countrymen had raised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The New York correspondent of the Ma
tional I~ntelligencer says:-"Some of the
papers and politicians are felicitating them
selves and the Secretary of the Treasury on
the apparent prospect that the revenues from
imports will in the absence of amy demand
from the Post Office Department, be sufficient
for the Government until the next regular
session of Congress; but they seem to for
get that a ~postponement of a debt IL but an
increase of trouble. The next year will bring
forward its own wants, but with no certain
ty of an increase of means"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

A letter from Fairfax County, says
1--WE have the most favorable accounts Of
the prospects of Mr.. Thomas in Fauquier'
Orange, Culpeper, and Spotsylvania. In
Pauquier, his friends confidently claim 100
majority. A very encouraging sign is the
support promised him by some Democrats, not
only in those, but in ether counties in the
District"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
A Gigantic Telegraph Enterprise

On the LIST. Of March. the first line Of "r-
trio telegraph in the island Of Porto RE "a'
~inauguarated at Arroyo, under the d.rr"''.
of Prof. Morse. The authorities Of The tow
gave him a public breakfast. nj which thor
were present II large number Of civil, c!'T..'
and military dignitaries. In repIyIn- '""'
toast of honor, Prof. Morse announced it'.
al extended line Of Geographic commune
ton was projected by a powerful comra'!
The route. he said, would be ~ follow
Starting from the European r~oa-ta'' 70
st. Vincent. in Portugal. a submarine t..
Of $50 miles would De run to Madeira Their
t. Palma. in the Cauarie,, 30 mile. '.''.
u San Luis, ON the Coast of Afro"
miles: thence to Bonista, in the Cap" 30 N.
des. 80 miles: thence to the island %
Pedro, 900 miles-the longest section OF
marine cable that would be- required "n .
whole route: thence 10 Cape san Eu..'
Brazil, $50 miles.
Having arrived on the coast Of AM
4 submerged cable Of 800 miles along
coast would reach San Louis; from '
another cable of ESQ miles, crossIu.
mouth Of the Amazon, would reach ga
in French Guiana; from there 20 ml'
Surinam: thence $50 miles to Dnm.r
thence 3Tj miles IA Barbados, thrr.'
Martinique, l2j miles, thence To -. Iu.'..
40 miles; then 10 San Juan lie Port" h
los miles; thence tn Jamaica, %" NJ
thence to Havana, 800 miles; thence {" -
da, leo miles; recommending with III"
network Of telegraphs that extends a
the face Of the United States and 'ana"a
including in the whole eItent ofthe I'm, y
Cape St. Vincent 10 Florida, 1000 m,."'
BILE. This great enterprise. saiI Prov
Morse, is under the direction Of person
enjoy the highest reputation, and VITO "L'
tinguished for their probity. honor, "".
experience, perseverance, aud PecunIa'!
er. Among the most prominent oi 'h'"
my friend. II. j. Perry, Esq Iac >,'
Of the United States Legation IN VA.
Sir James Carmichael, Bart, L.n'.'
John W. Brett, Esq, the father 1t '"r
pean Submarine Telegraph. ! co"h.'
hope tina, this work will be accomplish
in three years, and that these bcauti.u.
will be GEOGRAPHICALLY connected "
rest Of the world"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
The Paraguay Fleet.

There i, no foundation tor the rumor that
,be vessels of this feet have been ordered 10
Central America. They are now believed to
be near home, and some of them al least. will
have to undergo repairs and coppering before
they are again sent to SEQ. Several Of them
will probably be ordered to the Gll, when
put in commission sgain. Wdsh. Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The Superintendent of the Public Print
ing has awarded to f.. r. Jewett, esq, of
Buffalo, New York. the contract for engra-
wing the drawings for the Patent Office Re
port of 1858, at $25 per page. This is $3.50
per page less than the contract for the same
work in the Report of the preceding year
being an aggregate saving of ak thousand
seven hundred and sixty dollars On the same
amount of work.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
The Latest.

Head dresses Of gold grape, and leaves are
SAID To be- very fashionable with the London
ladies. The Spectator mentions a Gordon"
starting from one shoulder 10 lift up the tunic
on the other side. and made OF gersliums,
lime blossoms and asparagus sprays. 8, ''ele-
CANT u the last degree"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The testimony given by the witnesses IN
the Sickles trial, now going on, in Washing
ton, is, generally but a repetition of what is
known to the public, and. mostly, Of what has
been stated over and over again, in the news
papers. Witnesses are brought forward to
prove that II house was hired for u place Of
meeting-that the parties frequently met
,here-that Key was constant and assiduous
in his attentions to Mrs. Sickles--that he
constantly visited at her house during her
husbands absence-that he frequently rode
with her in her carriage-that Sickies receiv-
ed an anonymous letter informing him of bis
wife's conduct-that he requested Mr.. Wool
ridge TO investigate the facts-that the facts
were observation-disclosures he was thrown into
great agitation-that he consulted MIR. But
te~rworth-that the latter told him 'he was n
man of honor. he had no advice to give
that he saw Key waive a handkerchief to-
wards his house, and that he rushed out and
killed him Key The testimony is inter
spersed with arguments by the counsel, as to
its admissibility, &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

A correspondent of the Richmond Enqu'-
rer, under date of Orange c. H.. April Is,
says: "Sims is no longer a candidate for a
seat in the House of Delegates. DR.: Wool
folk has the field to himself. h Con
gressional contest is waxing warm. Shack.
elford will carry the Democratic vote here
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

THURSDAY MORNING, APRIL 81, 1859.

The election in Kansas "a determine wheth-
or a convention shall be called TO frame u con-
stitution preparatory to admission into the
Union, appears to have attracted hut little
notice in that Territory. We learn from the
Kansas Herald that no more than five thou
sand votes were probably polled out of an
aggregate estimated at nearly or quite twen-
ty thousand; in other words, no more than
one in four of the qualified electors took the
trouble to 60 to the polls on a question which
has hitherto cOnvulsed the whole Union. 1t
is probable that the people have voted by Il
majority in favor of a Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

1t is reported that the new Russian war
steamer, Grand Admiral, will sail from New
York in May or June next, and that her bull
der. Mr.. VIM. II. Webb, will visit Europe at
that time, to personally deliver the ship to
the Russian government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The Commission which has been appoint
ed by the Emperor ofJapan to exchange rat
iications Of the new treaty with the United
States, is already en- route for this country,
Lieutenant A. w. Habersham. of the Navy
of the United States. has been detached from
tho Powhatan steamer, and will act ms the
escort to the Japanese mission.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The importation Of yellow fever cases at
New York from Rio, has begun earlier than
usual. Besides those cases mentioned a few
DAYS since, bark S. W. Porter. which arrived
on Monday, reports losing one of her crew
with it, on the 4th of March. These are
small things in their way, but they create a
great alarm among the Staten Islanders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The Paris Constitutional of Il late date
has a description of n banquet given IN the
grand saloon of the new Hotel de Louvre, IN
honor of the successful and wonderful cure
of a cancer, that had for a year or so threa-
tened the life of Adolphe Sax, the celebrated
musical instrument maker, Of Paris. The
cure was effected by DR.. Vries, the myster'-
ous Japauese black doctor, whose strange ar-
pearance and cures Of cancers and similar
terrible diseases, by preparations Of plsnts,
have SGT the Paris world all agog,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

Mr.. Tallmadge, general superintendent OF
the New York police force, has rendered his
resignation, which the commissioners of po-
l;ce accented at once. 1t is expected that
Ex-Chief Matsell or Deputy superintendent
Carpenter will receive the appointment.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The Agricultural Bureau Of the United
States Patent Office are in receipt of a letter
announcing the loss of eighteen barrels of
King Philip corn intended for seed. The
corn was shipped from Boston on board the
schooner II. +. Pstten, which was wrecked
near Newport. The Office is consequently
unable, for the present, to supply any appli-
cations for this kind of seed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

Miss Noble, the unfortunate young lady
who was so trishtfully mutilated by a tisress,
some months since, at the National Theatre,
in Philadelphia, has been discharged from
the hospital. Previous to the deplorablc &C.
currence she was a beautiful girl. She is
now deprived of one arm, has lost al eyelid,
and is SCARED in a most disfguring manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

Mr.. Everetes last paper in the New York
I.dpsr. il on the Financial Distress of 1887
which comes to the conclusion that the
,.al cause of the Distress was the overwhelm-
inc DrBr of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The police of Cincinnati have been dlFee-
tod to arrest and bring in all such persons
as they shall find with concealed weapons
This order is given by the Mayor under the
law Of the last Legislature, and whith "'~
efsct on the first Of the present month.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

A Nebraska paper says that Slavery is al
...av established in the Pixies Peak region
-tbs. the Mexicans are there with poems
and that Southerners are on their way taefe
Nth slaves, from every Southern State ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

Lord Napier, family. and MIR, Ersk'ne'
attache of the British Legation, left Wash
ingson, on Monday afternoon, for Annapolis
where they will embark on the Curaco d.
rect for Portsmouth. General Cass came to
the hotel and took a cordial farewell OF Lord
Napier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The Newark IN. j. Mercury says, 1.-The
many friends of the Right Rev. Bishop
Dosne will regret to learn that he is lying al
Burlington dangerously sick. and that fears
are entertained that he may not recover
Rev. Mr.. Johns, in Baltimore, still lies very
III
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

Peter Romer, esq, a much esteemed and
wealthy citizen Of Westchester County, New
York, committed suicide recently, by cutting
his throat with a razor. Whilst feeding his
stock from the hay NOW, Mr.. Romer fell to
the ground, fracturing his skull and other
wise seriously in~juring himself. After he
was conveyed to the house he procured a
razor in the temporary absence of his wife
and daughter. and went into an out house,
where he cut his throat. Had he not com
mitted this act, death must have resulted
from the injuries which he received by the
foil
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The changes lately announced to take
place in squadrons, calling for large num-
bers of sailors, have rendered the recruiting
business unusually brisk, and az matter OF
course all the receiving ships are we'll filled.
The North Carolina, at the Brooklyn Yard,
has on board no less than 600 blue jackets,
all Of whom will, before two months, be ac-
lively employed on sew service.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The Norfolk Day Book says the fruit crop
in that region promises to be large having
suffered no damage from frost. The FROST
in this section, has not been hurtful, as was
at first supposed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The controversy rs to the authorship OF the
vestiges of Creation. which has been warm
" carried ON in the Scotch papers, receives a
new contribution in a letter on the subject
in the Caledonian Mercury from Mr.. David
Page. Abiding TO the report that Mr.. Geo.
Connie was the author Of the work in ques-
ton, he says:-''To put an end to this now
and forever, | hereby afhrm-and the proofs
of this affirmation lie before me fresh and IN
controvertible as they did a dozen years ago
that Mr.. Robert Chambers is the sole and
responsible author of the lestiges OF the
Natural History Of Creation
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Borrid Latin Pun.

During the late poisoning trial in New
York. the Cour, was frequently interrupted
by the noisy notes ofthc bell which the Cor
poration. i'll their wisdom, had placed within
a few feet Of the building assigned by law
for the hearing Of causes. After aboat
the tenth recurrence Of these alarming in
terruptions, Judge Roosevelt. in a quiet way,
turned to one Of the reporters more classical
than the rest, and exclaimed, "ho,ri1a 6sha."'
To which the reporter, in a sabdued tone, re-
rponded. Does your Honor mean the FIRE
bell or Sophia Bell?'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

Green l. Allen, of Richmond, Va. nave
,.o.;vsd the contract to rebuild William and
Mary College.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The last number of the Bedford Gazette
says:-"On Tuesday. our town was honored
with a visit from Gen. James Burns. ST., one
of the surviving soldiers of the American
revolution. This venerable man is now up
wards of one hundred years aud six months
of age, and is still vigorous and healthy
lie was at the battle of Brandywine and at
Valley Forge, and subsequently was engaged
in the protection of the frontier"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

On the 9th of February. i'll return for ma
nv kindnesses of the inhabitants of Corri-
entis, the officers of the American Paraguay
SQUADRON concluded to give them a grand
hall on board of the Harriet Lane. The
ship was beautifully decorated and presented
a splendid appearance. The Governor OF
the province not only honored the ball with
his presence, but rendered his band to the
committee Of arrangements, which added
much TO the entertainment. The company
sepa ra ted a, about daylight, every one ap-
psaring delighted with the first ball given
by the Paraguay expedition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

Hon. VIM. b. Reed, late U. =. Commi'-
.,o,.- n cbin.. has arrived Of Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

On Friday last, great excitement prevailed
in SauSertis, Ulster county, New York, by
the report that a woman, named Orr, had
been brutally murdered by her husband. A
large number of the citizens attracted by the
horrible news, rushed to the house, to ascer-
tain whether the report was true or false,
and the appearance of the woman fully
corroborated the fact. The rms. legs, and
a portion of her face, bore unmistakable
signs Of violence, presenting a bruised and
livid appearance. The husband was instant
ly arrested and placed in safe keeping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

tits proposed now, with strong probability
Of success, to erect an Observatory IN the
new mark in New York. 1t is also proposed
TO erect a tower, either at Sandy Hook or
some convenient point, with an extending
arm so connected by telegraph wires with the
Observatory that precisely at noon a ball
shall. bv electricity, be caused to drop IRON
the arm. By this the captains of vessels can
not their cbronometers, and thus, of course,
a, noon each day after tell their longitude.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The Baltimore Exchange, speaking Of the
asseverations of their innocence, frequently
made by convicted criminals, whilst on the
scafold, says:-"One-half of the criminals
who are executed. die protesting their inno-
cence. Some are led to this step by Il feel
ing of pride, which makes them unwilling
to acknowledge the justice of their DOOM
Some, by u sense Of shame and Il desire to
spare the feelings and preserve the good
%opinion of surviving relatives and friends
Others, again, are stimulated to such acourse
by a love of life and a lingering hope of mer-
cy, which a confession Of guilt would efcc-
tually e%xtinguish.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The cargo of the steamer Baltimore ire
Gently raised and carried to Baltimore IS
now nearly all taken out, but there will be
very little of it that will be Of any value
Some of the sugar will he saved, but will
be only fit for refining purposes. The large
quantity of cigars IRE all destroyed as also
the fruit, though there are some OF the
oranges which look a. though they are still
good. As soon us the vessel is entirely
Cleared of her cargo. she will be repaired
and it is supposed the cost for that apart
from her raising will be comparatively small.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

There are at present three, and 80 far as
is known, only three, complete sets Of auto
graphs Of the signers Of the Declaration of
Independence. These belong TO Rev. DIR.
Sprague, of Albany, Rev. DIR. Rallies, of Liv-
rrpool. aud Il South Carolina gentleman
They We're completed by a curious piece of
good luck. Some years since, each Of these
gentlemen lacked one autograph, which was
nowhere to he found. But in settling an es-
tate, the South Carolina collector zane across
three receipts Of bills signed by this very in
dividual. One he kept for himself, and sent
the other two to DR.. Sprague and DR.. Raf1es:
DR.. Rafies has his in a beautifully bound
volume, and values it almost as he would the
famous Koh-i-noor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

A duel took place last Wednesday even
ing, at New Orleans, between MIR. W. I.
Lipscomb, of the firm of Wilson. Lipscomb
/ Co., of that city, and Mr.. Samuel Nelson.
of tn. firm of ". S. Donnell & Co., also OF
that city. The weapons used were shot
GUNS, loaded with ball, distance forty PAGES.
After three shots were exchanged, and no
damage done. save the killing OF a horse
which was grazing in the line of one OF Mr..
L~ipscomb's bullets, the parties lett the
GROUND,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The New York papers often publish things
there before they occur. An instance of this
singular enterprise is mentioned by the
Washington Star. Some months ago, the
New York Times published the full particu-
lars of an execution at Alexandria one week
before that event occurred; and 4 few weeks
ago a reporter for the New York Herald
cent forward a most eloquent abstract Of the
speeches of Goggin and Letcher at u meeting
in Virginia. from which the reporter was
many miles distant when the discussion took
place.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

The Savannah Republican Of Il recent date
contains an elaborate, well-written and well
argued communication, with the title-"The
African Slave Trade-Its Policy and Moral
ity." Under every aspect i'll which the sub
ject can be viewed. that trade is shown TO be
totally indefensible. Any project for the
re-opening Of the traffic is declared to be,
both in its principle and it effects, in
the highest degree impolitic, inhuman, i'm
moral, unchristian. The interests ard feel
ings of the common country are appealed to,
in confirmation of the writer's opinion. The
writer sums up his argument by an allega-
ton, for which We make no question he has
entire warrant.
I'm conclusion allow me to assure the
friends of law and humanity throughout the
country, that a countless majority of the peo-
pie of Georgia are opposed to all attempts ut
re-opening the African slave trade
, 1859-06-03
NOTICE.

THE BOARD DIRECTORS OF THE
Il Olympia Bridge Company met on Monday the
I'd day Of May, 1859, and organized in accordance
with the requirements Of act Of the Legislative
Assembly, passed January 26th, 1859, Incorporating
said company. VIM. Rutledge, jr., VIM. McIAne and
Edwin Marsh have been appointed q committee "a
open books and receive subscriptions to the capitol
stock Of the company. Persons desiring to become
stockholders in the company can do 40 by applying
10 either Of the above named committee. y :
ELWoOD EVANS, President
=. MARSH. Secretary. ~ ON
OLYMPIA NAV H. 1859. 25u
, 1859-06-03
NOTICE

Is HEREBY GIVEN TO ALL PERSONS INTER
ested in the estate Of Isaac N. Ebey, deceased tC
appear before the Probate Court in and for the county
Of Island, ". T.. on Monday the 4th day Of June, A
u. 1859, to show cause why an order shall not b
granted to the Administrator Of said estate 70 sell
certain house aud ot of ground situated in the town
of Port Townsend W. I. ..
w q $ .- "a -JNO. Y. SEWELL,
Probate Judge. Island County, W. T.
Whidhys leland, April q. 1859. GW25
, 1859-06-03
Administrators Sale.

WASHINGTON TERRITORY | prob,,. Co,,r,
CLARKE COUNTY. ~
Estate Of IsIJtHa Rodgers, deceased,
Levi Farnsworth, Admr.
DY VIRTUE AND AUTHORITY OF AN ORDER
ID To issued the Administrator of the estate o
Isabella G. Rodgers, deceased by the Probate Court
Of said county and Territory on the 18th dhy Of May
A. D. 1853, will sell, at public outcry at the court
house door in the city Of Vancouver, Clarke county
Washington Territnry, within the usual and lega
hours Of sales the 9th day Of JulyrA, D. 1859 th(
following property belonging TO said estate the
, 1859-06-03
VANCOUVER STEAM SAW MILL,

which is now in successful and profitable operation
together with all the Appurtenances incident or be
longing tu the in any way whatever inclusive Of
Log Wagon Fatboat, Mil Tools, ETC., also the lots
on which the said mill stands, and which is known
the plan Of said city as lots five (5) andsix (6) in
block lOrtyeight (4s) Also, lots one ~, two (2)
three tS), lorw ~, seven %, eight (s), in block
fQrty-eight 49,, g,l.- IA -st-a.s.f IL
Tho above block on which said mills situate Is i'm
mcdiaiely on the bank Of the Columbia river. .y.
Also, block fortyive (i5) in said city, which s
70 vart- -spTiNfo
, 1859-06-03
Cascadcs, W. T., March ls, 1850. llwI


County Of Thurston
In the District Court OF the Third Judicial District
TO WILLIAM R. PATTLE:
You are hereby notified that lblon 3
Cove has dled complaint against yon in said Court
which will come on tn be eard at the hrst term Of
the Conrt which shall commence more than three
months after the twenty-Gfth day Of February, A. d.
1889 and unless you appear at said term and answer
the same will be taken "a confessed, and the prayei
thereof granted.
NE object and prayer Of said complaint Is to en-
force the payment " certain promisory note gver
by said Pattie 10 sAidA. b. Cove, for S2s5 a. viii
is interest according 10 The tenor thereof.
a.#..t-.l ELWOOD EVANS.
Attorney for PisuuE
Said complaint aud notice filled al Port Iown,cgs
On the I4th day Of February. 1853 i.Nli