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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-30

A correspondent of the San Francisco
Herald, writing from Carson Valley, says
that the people of that country are in favor
of the Hon. VIM. Smith of Virginia, for the
Presidency,
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Mr.. J. Welby Armstrong, formerly of Up
perville, Va. il sbont to open Classical
High School, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-30

Al. Bledsoe, LID, professor of mathe'
mates in the University Of Virginia, has
been elected President of the University OF
Missouri.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-30

Joseph F. Williams, an esteemed citizen OF
Suffolk, Va, died at the Allegany Springs
on Monday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-30

OIL OF BERGAMOT, Caraway Seeds, Cham
~ omilc Flowers. Poppy Heads. Oil of Lemon
Wistar's Basam OF Wild Cherry, Colgate Palm
Soap. Bermuda Arrow Root. Lewis Pure White
Lead, Just received and for sale by
JAS. ENTWISLE, JH.. Apothecary,
nug 20 81 KIM street
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-30

lust RECEIVED from New York. fine a.
- sortment Of fail Muslin lie LainoS, Calicoes
DeBcgc-, and Flanncl., Satinetts, Sc. Alio, 4
great variety Of Fancy and Millinery goods.
LEWIS BAAR,
auq 20 rs KIM street
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Ex-Presideut Pierce and wife arrived in
the steamer America,
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The Legislature of North Carolina has
passed complimentary resolutions to Lieut.
Guthrie, of the U. s. n. for his gallantry
in capturing on the Goth day o. Novem-
Der, 1856, as trophyof war, Chinese flag,
from the first of four barrier forts captured
in combined engagement by the San ia
cinto, Portsmouth, and Levant, on the part
of the American naval force, and other ves-
sels under the command of Rear Admiral
Seymour, on the part of the English, in the
Canton river. The flag has been presented
to the State of North Carolina.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-30

The Clark (Ya.) Journal dominates the
Hon. r. MT. Hunter as the Democratic
candidate for the next Presidency.
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aug 2O-cu3tr

NEW BOOKS.--Am" "hy,om. or The Mothers
~ Trial. Tale of Real Life, by Mrs. II. j.
Moore. author of "Thc Golden Legacy" price 81
THE ChHdrrn'- Ljb"ry containing one hun
dred Books, bound in fifty volumes, Of - RACES
each. published by the American Tract Society
price $3.50. Just published, and for sale by
aug 80 ROBERT BELL
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TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 80, 1859.
ALEXANDRIA,:

The Philadelphia News attributes much
Of the crime now perpetrated throughout the
country. to the course of "unscrurulous news
papers which pamper every species of kna-
very for "a consideration and pander to the
basest appetites for the sake of increasing
circulation and securing business" We fear
there is too much truth in the suggestion.
Fortunately, there appears to be current OF
feeling setting, in many parts of the coun-
try, in the right direction. just now about
this matter A "spicy" paper, which, with
some, used to be considered as worth talk
ing about" is now generally regarded as a
nuisance-personalties of the press are ta-
booed-and a newspaper is coming to be re-
garded for its merits as a journal, and not
for scavenger qualities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-30

The last arrival from England, brings us
tidings of the earnestness with which the
new project for the completion of the Allan
tic telegraph is pressed in Liverpool. AT
meeting of merchants and others Mr.. Brown
pointed out the commercial as we'll as the
political Importance of an electric means Of
communication between England and Ameri-
ca. The Hon. j. Stuart Wortley having
explained the position of the company and
the ground for their hopes, resolution was
adopted expressing the opinion that the great
international project is worthy of the most
general and jealous support. A number OF
shares were guaranteed ON the spot.
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ST. JOHNS ACADEMY, 2lst Annual Session

DARENTS and guardians are reminded that
school exercises will be resumed W't"d"y
u.rt. S.Jhmbcr Jh, AT o'clock, \. NJ. aud thai
the p"Hct"H attendance of their sons and wards Is
essential 10 proper organization Of the classes.
As there many applicants for admission,
students wishing to re enter will please call rs
soon as possible, and secure their seats. The IN
dcrsigncd will be ut tho Academy every morning
during the present weeh from to ~ o'clock, be
tween which hours persons wishing to see him are
requested to call Circulars can be obtained n
the book stores. RICHARD l.. CARNE. jr,
aug 30-eo3t- Principal.
StITUATI0N AS TEACHER WANTED
- gentleman of several years experience in
teaching desires a situstion-a private family
preferred Can teach all the English branches
Latin, Greek, and class of beginners in French
The best of testimonials furnished. Address
stating terms, u. W. D..
Mtchell'S Station, Culpeper Co., Va.
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WE ARE duily expecting 400 Sacks Ashton,
w 200 sacks Worthington. and $50 do. Ground
Alum SALT, which will be sold low from vessel
by L. ENGLISH BRO
aug 30 No. Il. North Union street
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NTANTED.--A situation TEACHER. Icy
w young lady of Virginia. in private family,
to give instruction in the Elementary branches Of
the English Language.
Satisfactory references will bc given by address
ing T. J. Skinker, at HARDWOOD Post Office, Stat
ford County, Va, or to b. q. Meade, Alexandria,
Virginia. e3-Wu
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WE ARE daily expecting $50 tons best soft
w Blue Windsor PLASTER
Z. ENGLISH & BRO,
aug 80 No. 81 North Union street.
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DOTOMAC HERRING.-A small lot prime
i Potomac Herring, in half barrels, for family
use, in store and for sale by
aug 80 THOMAS PERRY.
ALT.-AshtOn and q. A. 10 arrive, for sale low
- if taken from the vessel.
PENNYBACKER / PERRY BROS.
mo
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81.
Knickerbocker for September, Zoe
New York Ledger Leslies, Harper weekly,
Flag, Mercury. Weekly, Waverly Magazine, Fri
bune Herald Pilot Portcr's Spirit, Line of Battle
Ship, London Illustrated News, Family journal,
United States and National Police Gazette, and
everything else in the Paper, Book, and Magazine
line aug 30
JNSTRUCTION.-A graduate of Harvard Col
| lege desires to obtain situation ~ private tn
tor in family With respect to his character
scholarship and experience, lie has PERMISSION u"
refer to the following gentlchcn
+. A. Reed, esq, of the firm oi VI. Eldridgc
Co., Alexandria.
Jane. Walker. D. D.. President of Harvard
University, Cambridge. Mass.
The Professors Of Harvard College.
Rev Amos smith, Belmont, Mass.
T.W. Valentine, Primary Public School, Brook
lyu, N. Y. ,.,.
For further particulars, apply to +. A. NEED,
esq, Union Wharf Alexandria. aug 3O-lm
NELSON'S OIL COLORED SCENERY
~ Another supply Of the above beautiful views
OF American, English, Scotch, Irish and Estate
Scenery on the ST. Lawrence. the Hudson, IN and
around New York, Washington, and other cities,
also, London. Eiuburg, Windsor Castle Perth
shire. and Lakes of Killarny, the Thames, Jeru-
salem and enyirous, the Overland route to India,
&c, tc.-twclve in pack Tor 2oc.
Also, Picture Reward Cards, beautifully color
ed with apyropriate notices, verses and scripture
texts. &c. suitable for Sabbath and other Schools.
Just received and for sale by
aug 10 JUN H. fahhol l.
HTEGROES WANTED.-We wish TO purchase
~ any quantity of NEGROES, Of both sexes,
for cash All letters addressed to at this place,
will receive prompt attention. Having bought
III, establishments lately occupied by MILAN 1
Gripsby, West end Duke street. and having reit-
ted il Ia make it one Of the most healthy and
Portable Depot for NEGROES, We will receive
them on board on the usual terms.
aug 3O-eotf PRICE. BIRCH co.
WYE HAVE in store about 600 bbs. Extra and
w Superfne FLOUR, some choice brands.
suitable for Bakers and retailers; Also about 80
bushels Timothy Seed; also, IS bbs. prime Eastern
Herring. which We will sell ut market rates.
L. ENGLISH L BRO,
Aug 80 No. 81, North Union street,
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M EIDRIDGF A. co.

GENERAL NHISSIOE MERCHANTS
AND AGENTS FOR BOSTON PACKETS.
W. ELpglDGg. inioa Whnrj, AhJandrin, Ia.
IA. REED. aug 3O--tf
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FISH.--ljo bbls prime ALEWIVES
i 100 bbls. prime EASTERN HERRING, in
store and for sale by NJ. ELDRIDGE d CO.,
aug 30 Union Wharf.
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NOR SALE-Two or three good work HORSES.
Il CHARLES 5. TAYLOR,
near Springfield Station, Fairfax county, Va.
aug 3O-eu2wr
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-23

AN ingenious and dangerous fraud
on the national coin has been detected in
New York city. A policeman observed
an italian woman make a number Of small
purchases at different shops, giving in each
case five dollar gold piece aud receiving
bills and silver in return. His suspicious
being aroused, he carried one Of the gold
coins so paid to bankers for examination,
who pronounced it good. An exchange
broker did the same but on the repre-.
sentation of the policeman, weighed it
and found it much short of weight. A
thorough examination showed that by a
thin chisel or fle gold had been cut out
between the two faces, the vacant space
filled up with other metal, the edge GAL
vanized over and re.miiled, go that de-
lection except by weight was impossible.
About one.third worth Of the precious
metal had been thus cut away. The wo.
man named Carmenia Birgi was arrested;
but no discovery was made Of the tools
with which the work was done or of any.
thing to implicate her husband.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-23
ton.

FOOTPRINTS OF SLAvERY.-The editor
of the Brooklyn Star, Virginian, says
that instances of the sale Of their own
children by Shareholders are by no means
uncommon at the South. He mentions
remarkable instance that occurred in his
own knowledge. A brother and sister
were btought up together till the brother
went to Cambridge. When he returned
he found bis father insolvent, and that bis
sister was inventoried among the slaves
and about to be sold. lie stole her away
and rode with her night and day, until he
reached the underground railroad west Of
the Ohio river, He gave her a dagger
with the injunction net to let It from her
grasp until she was in Canada, and also
his money, and left her to the mercy Of
the humane. The pursuors got on her
track. and it was only by means Of two
fast horses the property Of a member Of
Congress from that State, that she was
carried to the lake and escaped to Canada
in advance of them. She taught music
in a seminary at Montreal, until she was
married to the son OF an English nobleman
and her brother now resides with them.
About ten years ago wealthy planter Of
Alabama died ,leavingtwo daughters whom
he had educated. partly in seminary at
Philadelphia, where they had been accus.
toned to all the re6nements of life. He
left them all his property, his brothers to
be the executors of the will. They know.
ing that the fathers marriage to the moth
er was invalid, she being q quadroom
whom he had purchased in New Orleans,
took the property, under the law, and sold
the girls as slaves. The records of this
case can now be found in the courts of
that state.
The Mobile Register estimates the in.
fux of negroes into the cotton and sugar
States, the present season, as high as 50,.
600. 1t is this activity in the internal
slave trade that has given negroes their
unprecedented prices. The Register warns
the planters that they are taking course
that will reduce tho price of cotton by
over.production, and thus bring onbar.
rassluent upon all the interests Of the
South. The negroes have generally been
bought upon time, and as II is the custom
of the planters to anticipate their crops in
their expenditures, and eat up the years
rpoduce before it grows, it is easy to see
that decline in cotton may make hard
times for the planters.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-23
Worth Remembering.

No great political Improvement. no
great reform, either legislative or execu-
tive, has ever been originated in any coun-
try by its rulera The first suggesters Of
such steps have invariably been bold and
able thinkers, who discern the abuse, de-
nounce it, and point out how it is to be
remedied, But long after this is done,
even the most enlightened governments
continue to uphold the abuse, and reject
the remedy. At length, if circumstances
are favorable, the pressure from without
becomes 30 strong (mark this, my country.
men that the government Is obliged to
give way and, tho reform being accom-.
plished, the people are expected to admire
the wisdom Of their rulers, by whom all
this has been done. That this is the
course Of political improvement must be
well known to whoever has studied the
law.books Of different countries in connec.
tion with the previous progress of their
knowledge. By way of illustration, I
may refer to the abolition Of the corn laws
undoubtedly one Of the most remarkable
facts in the history Of England during this
century. AZ proof of the incompetence
of political legislators it, should be remem.
bered that although the principles of free
trade had been established for nearly a
century by a chain of arguments os solid
as those on which the truths of mathemat.
les are based, they were, to the last mo-
ment, strenuously resisted, and it was only
with tho greatest difficulty that las Mr..
Bright stated at birmingham Parlia-
ment was induced to grant what the peo.
pie were determined to have, and the ne.
cessity Of which had been proved by the
ablest men during three successive genera.
tions.-Buckles History Of Cipiiza.
tiou.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-23

VICTIM OF A LEGAL ERRoR."-The
Paris correspondent of the Boston Travel.
ler, under date Of Dec. Both, furnishes the
particulars of the death, at the early age
of thirty.six, of one who, though entirely
innocent, suffered seven years imprison.
ment in the galleys, on charge of muir.
der and arson:
"This week carried to the grave bro
ken.hearted man. Poor Lesnier's history
is sad one. Tho 30th Of June, IS4s,
he was tried convicted, and sentenced to
the hulks for life as being guilty Of mur.
der and arson. He WIS in the hulks, treat
ed as convict for seven years, when it
was discovered that he was innocent Of
the crimes, the true culprit having confes.
sed his guilt. The government did every.
thing they could to atone for the error !;
they made him chief commissary of ad.
ministrative inspection of the southern
railways, and gave his father tobacco
sellers place. but seven years Of agony.
seven years spent in conscious innocence
and proclaimed guilt, are too heavy trials
Tor human nature and the unhappy man
died day or two ago, only six and-thirty
years old, and only two years since his
liberation, Instances of these mistakes
are frequent in France, where the Grim.
inar practice is very imperfect, and the
judge is made the prosecuting attorney,
But the French hold it is better that ten
innocent should suffer, than that one
guilty man should escape.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-23

A MOURNING Doe.-A police officer
pointed out a rare instance Of canine af.
fection to-day. A handsome Scotch ter.
rier has for two or three weeks past
watched beside grave in Kings Chapel
burial ground, night and day without ces.
sation, save only occasional intervals of
short duration, when obliged to absent
himself in quest of food, to prevent actu.
al starvation. During the late severe
snow storm the humane officer first dis.
covered the dog at his devoted duty, and
endeavored to call him away for the pur.
pose of giving him shelter; but the faith.
full animal would not leave the sacred
spot, and responded only in wailings deep.
er and more melancholy than those of the
storm. Even the subsequent intense cold
weather, with the thermometer at Ia de-
grees below zero, did not dive him from
his guard, and he may still be seen daily
at his post of watchfulness over the re.
mains of some beloved human being whom
he has enshrined in his affections. The
sleepless interest manifested by this poor
brute would seem to indicate that he
cherishes some idea of the literal resur-
rection of his friend, and that he must be
constantly watching for his coming
Boston Transcript.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-23

ANOTHER NOVEL MoDE OF PROTECTING
FRuIT.-Mr. R. G. Mason, the celebrated
lecturer On temperance, &c., tells his au-
dience, by way of illustration, an anec-
dote of certain old gardener, who, not
withstanding his strong fences and his
cautions" of spring guns" "man-
traps" &c, being "lnid on the premises" {"
was continually annoyed and robbed of
the fruits Of bis labor by lot Of young
urchins who needed not his notices. "
Setting his wits to work, the old man
thought of the following, which be had
printed in large characters and nailed up
in the most conspicuous spot Whoever
is found trespassing in this orchard shall
be spacifca,ed." 1t had the desired ef.
feet; mono of the boys dare run the risk
of knowing what it was to be "Spaelf'
Gated"
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-23

TRIALS IN CHRIsTIS LIFE.-The more
difficulties one has TO encounter within and
without, the more significant, and the
higher in aspiration his life will be. The
very troubles which others look upon with
pity, as if he had taken up kind of piety
more perilous and burdensome than was
necessary, will be his fields Ofvictcry and
his course of life will he just as much
happier as it is moro conscienciously he.
roic. He has something great to live for
nay, something worthy to die for, if ho
must-that which makes it glorious to
live and not less glorious to died..
Bushnell.
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Why ! attend Church on Rainy
Sabaths.

w ny ] attend Church on Rainy
S0baths.
| ! Because. God has blessed the Sab
bath day and hallowed it, making no ex
ceptions for rainy Sabbaths
.. Because, | expect alY minister to be
there; 1 should be surprised if he were tc
stay at home for the weather
8. Because, if his hands fall through
weakness, shall have great reason to
blame myself, unless sustain him by my
prayers and my presence.
! A. Because, by staying away, 1 may
lose the sermon that would have done me
great good, and the prayers which being
Gods blessing,
b. Because, my presence is more need
ed on Sabbaths when there are few than
on those days when the church is crow.
ded.
6. Because whatever station l hold in
the church, my example must influence
others. If l stay away why may not
they?
7. Because, on any important business
bad weather docs not keep me at home /;
and church attendance is, in Gods sight
very important. See Heb. 10: 25
6. Because, among the crowds Of plea.
sure-seekers, see that no bad weather
keeps the delicate female from the ball,
the party, or the concert.
8. Because, among other blessings, such
weather will show me on what foundation
my faith is built. 1t will provo how much
love Christ; true love rarely fails to
meet an appointment.
10. Because those who stay from church
because it is too warm, or too cold, too
frequently absent themselves on fair Sab.
baths.
IL. Because, though my excuses satisfy
myself, they still must undergo Gods
scrutiny, and they must be well.grounded
to bear that, Luke IA; l5.
II Because there is u special promise
that where two or three meet together in
Gods name, he will be in the midst Of
them.
l3. Because an avoidable absence from
church is an infallible evidence of spiritual
decay. Disciples first follow Christ at a
distance, and then, like Peter, do not know
him.
IA. Because @y faith is to be known
by my self.denying Christian life, and not
by the rise or fall Of the thermometer,
Is. Because such yielding to surmoun.
table difficulties prepares for yielding to
those merely imaginary, until thousands
never enter church and yet think they
have good reasons for such neglect.
l6. Because, by suitable arrangement
on Saturday, shall be able to attend
church without exhaustion otherwise my
late work on Saturday night will be as
great sin as though I worked on the
Sabbath itself
II. Because I know not how many
more Sabbaths God may give me; ard it
would be poor preparation for my first
Sabbath in heaven to have sighted my
last Sabbath on earth. Feigned Excusss.
The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1859-02-23

ArFI1cTIoN.-We argue, cannot God
bring us to heaven with ease and prosper.
ity? Who doubteth but he can? but bis
infinite wisdom decreeth the contrary and
though we cannot see the reason, yet he
hath the most just reason. 1t is your
part now to believe, and hope, and wait on.
Whether God comes to his children with
rod or with crown, ii he comes himself
with it it is we'll. Welcome, welcome,
Jesus, what way soever thou come if we
get sight of the And cure I am, it is
better to be sick, providing Christ come to
my bedside, and say, Courage, l am thy
salvation y than to enjoy health, and new.
er be visited by God.-Rgthe1ord.