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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

Our CoUyrRY-A Southern paper thinks
it would be hard to find anywhere more
lawyers doctors, cooncls captains, majors
and 'souires, more legislation and laws less
understood, more migratory population, more
halfcooked biscuit, harder bread, less care
for expenses, more regard for females, more
90 afeaditiyeness, more Bibles and more
novels, more religion and more devils, more
cleverpess and liberality, more real lndepen-
dence, wilder oxen, more politeness and gaw-
kiness, more dangerous steamboats,, unsafer
banks, more pitching horses and awkward
dancers. than in our beloved and honored
United States"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER !, 1859.

The New York Express says THE news
by the Circassian, relative to breadstutfs, is
esteemed upon the Corn Exchange as very
important, and the re-opening Of the Eng
lish markets freely to our breadstufs, is now
regarded as matter of certainty. The reali-
cation Of this opinion will put new life into
many departments Of business, and infuse
into western commerce the same confident
feeling shown among cotton growers"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The Protestant Episcopal Convention of
New York, assembled on Wednesday, with a
full attendance At an early hour, a meet
ing of the clergy and laity friendly to the
restoration Of Bishop Onderdonk was held,
and after tree interchange of opinions it
was resolved that the bishop voluntarily
withdraw his petition; which was according
" DONE This takes the matter out Of the
hands Of the convention, and chokes off dis
cussion, unless somebody opposed to the
bishop undertakes the task of calling it up in
parliamentary form. The withdrawal of the
petition is looked upon by the opponents Of
restoration as only an expedient to avoid
bringing the subject up for debate, and to
send the petition and memorial to Richmond,
without first passing them in review in New
York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

A You've OLD BRIDEGROOM Married, in
Davie county, \. C., on the 2lst ult., Mr..
Jno. Fine, aged sc years, to Miss Elizabeth
Harley, of Davidson, \. c., aged 81 years.
This interesting couple walked eight miles
to the residence of the officiating magistrate,
10 ret the nuptial knot tied; and after din
ner, having had merry time with a large
company who had assembled to witness the
ceremony. returned home, making walk Of
i6 miles for tie day, without rod or staff.
The bridegroom, it is said, was the most
hilarious youth out of some 10 or 81 present
at the marriage, and fairly outdid the whole
company by his jests and stories.-Uarren-
ton ". CT Ne,rs
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The letters received by the last mail from
Salt Lake, and published in the New York
papers, present deplorable picture OF the
state of affairs. Mr.. Dotscn, the Marshal
Of the territory, has resign ed, and IN his let
ter of resignation confirms all the statements
concerning the prevailing disorder, which
have hitherto been made. The sending OF
the Army out to Utah has been a complete
failure.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The Charleston Courier Of the 3Oth ult.,
contains the speech of Senator Chestnut, Of
S. c., delivered at Camden on the 10Th, in
which he discourses upon general politics,
favors Southern unity and the development
Of Southern resources, rcpudiates slavery
agitation and the reopenins of the African
slavc-trade, and opposes Senator Douglass
points about ''unfriendly territorial legisla-
ton
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The Marlboro Md Advocate states that
the engineer and surveying party, who
have for some time been engaged in locating
the proposed route of the Baltimore and Po-
tomac railroad, have made rapid progress
with their work on the southerly part of the
route, and that the entire location to the ter
minus at Smiths Point, on the Potomac, III
Charles county, was expected to be compile
ted some days since.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The Petersburg Intelligencer says:-"The
fattering condition of the Temperance Order
in Virginia, is due in a very eminent degree
to the able and indefatigable labors Of }.
Richard Lewellen, ESQ.,, Of this city. For
wears past he has devoted his whole time 10
the advancement Of tie cause, through the
press, and by able addresses in Eastern Nir-
ginia, and win the best possible results"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

rINHREE HANDSOME CO NTERS FOR
i SALE, 4 GREAT BARGAIN.-For sale,
three COUNTERS. measuring il feet inches, IL
feet inches and Is feet long. Said Counters hav-
iug been made for c. ". Tayor's recent improve
ment, At the corner Of King and Pitt streets, and
not wanted, will now be sold at one half the origi
nal cost. Parties desiring TO purchase can eX-
anime the same By calling at No. SO, King street.
sep 2.-eo3t JOHN 7. CREIGHTON.
r., FOR REST.-Two DWELLING HOUSES
HsaI with brick stable, and about FOUR ACRES
OF LAND, ON south side of Duke street, at the
Stone Bridge. The land will be rented with the
frame HOUSE or divided between the two, may
be desired by tenants. There is an unfaling
spring, with dairy house over it, the premises.
To one Or two careful and punctual tenants, the
terms will be made reasonable and lease for a
term Of years granted. Apply to
RICHARD c. BARTON,
at the sumac Mill, upper end of King street.
sep 2i-eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The New York Courier says: massive
strength was the prime characteristic of Mr..
Webster's productions, luxuriant beauty Of
Mr.. Choates; consummate elegance of Mr..
Everett's. Doric. Corinthian, and Ionic, they
are in admirable keeping with the different
mental structures Of their authors"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The present English system of frankng,
in use since January 10th, 1910, provides
that each public department shall absolutely
pay the postage upon every letter and docu-
ment it sends out Even the Queens privi-
lege of ranking was abolished, by her own
consent in 1910, and her own letters, when
sent through the post, pass free by virtue OF
bearing the Queens head stamps.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

ORANGE County CouRT-At the last term
Of the court, the Fredericksburg and Valley
Plank Road Company dedicated to the Couu-
ty of Orange so much Of the Plank Road and
the land occupied by it as lies in the County
Of Orange and leads direct from the Blue
Ridge Turnpike to the line between the
Counties of Orange and Spotsylvania, it be-
ing part of the original Plank Road, as a
public highway in and for said County, to
be used as such SO long as the County Court
will keep the Road in good and lawful repair
The Court accepted the Road in behalf OF the
County, and agreed to keep it up as as pub
lie Road, and in good repair. They will d.
vide it into precincts, appoint surveyors there
of, and assign hads to each of the precincts,
t. keep the Road in good repair, as required
by law.
Philip III. Fry who was recently elected
Clerk of this Court, to fill the vacancy occa-
stoned by the death of his father, entered in
to bond in the penalty of 50 900, conditioned
as the law directs. lie took the oath Of fidel-
ity to the Commonwealth, the anti-duelling
oath, the oath to support the Constitution Of
the United States, and the oath of Office.
The Sheriff was ordered to summon the
Justices Of this County to attend on the lst
day Of the next term for the purpose of divi-
ding the Plank Road dedicated to the Coun-
ty into precincts. and to appoint overseeers
70 supcrintend the same Orange Chronicle.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

DR.. Gibbon, of n. c., at the late meeting
of the American Scientific Association. read
o paper in support of theory that Indian
Corn. or Maize, was known in Asia and
Africa before the discovery Of this country.
The facts adduced, we think, were not con-
elusive enough to prove the correctness of
the theory.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

G. p. Shaw, who had store at Cedar
Creek, II miles west Of Bastrop, Texas, com
mitted suicide, some time since, by taking
laudanum. He had been drinking, and
some persons had painted him all over with
green paint, and sewed him up in a sack.
On awaking, and not succeeding i'll washing
the paint from his hair, mortified at his con-
dition, he committed the fearful act.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

A man in Jail, in Baltimore, on charge
Of attempting to murder Capt. Dawson, Of
the barque Sea-Nympth, killed himself, on
Thursday, by drinking ethereal oil.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

A Curious CAsE.-One of the most re-
markablc physiological facts known in med
ical history, has recently developed itself in
the case of son of Mr.. Charles Davis, of
this city, who resides at the corner of Little
Montgomery and Fremont streets. The boy
alluded to is about Ii years old, and for Il
long time has been sufferer from spasms
and severe choking spells, which no physi-
clan seemed able to account for. Everything
promising relief was resorted to. But ali
proved of no avail. The boy grew no bet
ter, and remained puzzle to everybody un-
Gil a week or two ago, when, by Il sudden
and violent reich curious looking living
frog was thrown from his stomach. The
boy, however, experienced but little relief
By this election, and still continues to gasp
and choke and reich, as though he was pos
sessed with similar animals. In fact, from
a very minute examination of the creature
thus thrown up, We doubt whether it really
is frog. 1t looks to US more like a reptile
"a sort Of fzard-though unlike lizard it
has no tail Mr.. Davis informs us that the
boy has an exceedingly unnatural appetite.
lie devours everything in the shape of food
that he can lay his hands upon, with the
voracity Of wolf, and never appears to
have enough. How he thus became possess
ed is a mystery The spawn Of frog may
have been taken into the stomach with wa
ter, but this is only Observation-Disclosures
CHpper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The Woodstock Tenth Legion says:-"The
names Of a number of gentlemen have been
spoken of, in communications to various pa
pers, as candidates for the Judgeship in this
Circuit, viz:-Giles Cook, esq, of Warren !;
Messrs. Woodson and Smith, of Rockingham;
j. w. F. Allen, esq. Of Hardy, and Mark
Bird, esq.,, of Shenandoah"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

ATOTICE.-The undersigned having tS,' ~.
IN his Family school, in which he hs' w. u -.
vices of an accomplished Male Teacher, - ~ II
ceye ~ additional pupils, two boys from : any
years Of age, who will receive insuI'"" I.tG,
or all the usual English branches; sl''' !"
Greek, and French. ,i,,d mi.
,;o, 10 hundred dolIar.-the year to expire 'V''
Of July. RlCnhhD , - County.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The New York pagers say that some Of
the drc have sustained heavy losses by
the decline in beef cattle this week, and will
he compelled to ask the indulgence Of their
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The report that Mr.. La Mountain aud his
companion, John A. Haddock, of the Refor-
mer newspaper, who assembled in balloon
from WATERFOWL, \. Y, on Thursday after
NON of last week, had landed safely in Can
al. Is contradic,nd, and the belief now is
.ha, they axe lost
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

LADIES' DREssEs.-The New York Dispatch
rather likes the idea the English ladies are
adopting, of dressing with an almost Quaker
like plainness for church, and the editor
impcrtinently asks:
Would it not he wise if some of our bellies
who sit under the gold and purple easements
Of Grace Church in S15 dresses, $40 bonnets,
and 800 lace mantels would 80 and do like.
wise? Perhaps they cannot imagine how
it would seem to have their aristocratic
forms draped in simple calico-like Fifth
Avenue damsel, who just previous to the
panic was lisping her conjectuies as to
whether people who dress thus were similar
to the rest Of their race. Calico" dear me,
wonder how it feels Now, | should really
like TO wear calico dress, just for once, you
know, to see how it would seem" The next
month papa failed, and our fair lisper went
into calico for the rest Of her life ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The steamer Persia sailed from New York
on Wednesday for Liverpool, with l23 pas
sengers, and $472,6l2 so in specie.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The Louisville Journal says that the Nor
mons are all in favor Of Mr.. Douglas for the
Presidency. They are emphatically Squat
ter-Suyereignty men,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

LAMESrABLE AFrAIR.-Buena Vista, Ten
nes.ec WAS the scene Of tragedy y few days
since. Some weeks since Mr. John +. Jack
son, an opulent gentleman Of that village
was informed that his daughter, q lovely girl
Of eighteen years, had been seduced by DR..
Bunch. He forthwith sought the man who
had brought disgrace upon his name, and de-
manded that he should repair the wrong by
marrying his victim. The doctor declined
ut the time. and jackson gave him three
weeks u reconsider or leave the Country
At the expiration Of that time, Bunch still
declining to heal the wounds he had iniic-
ted, the determined parent, FESTIVE with the
sense Of wouuIcd honor and desperation, shot
Bunch down in his office. lie died instant
". Jackson delivered himself into custody,
and when our informant left, was in the
Paris Tenn jail Loniscitte Courier.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

Rev. John Trone, Of the Baltimore Annual
Conference, died at the residence of his
mother-in-law few days since, Of hemor-
rhage of the lungs His death was sudden.
This is the sixth member Of the old Balt;-
more Conference who has passed from labor
to reward since the last session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The Richmond Wing s:-"We stated o
few days ago. that leading Democratic pa
per in Georgia had come out in warm advo-
cacy of the election Of the Opposition ticket
in that State. We have now to state the
same thing in regard to an influential Demo-
cratic Journal in Inississippi-yes, even in
Mssissippi-and We rejoice to recognize 50
cheering sign in the Southern horizon.
The paper referred to is the Columbus Ex-
pos tor, heretofore strong and uncompro-
missing advocate of Democratic men and
measures"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The kanawha (Va.) Republican, says that
$. rum Molasses is in great request, and
las become "a fixed institution" iu the West
era country. The price has recently adj
yancCd
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

On Sunday last, the 18th ult, the Rev.
Charles Chiniguy, Pastor Of the French Cana
dian Colony in St. Anne, Kankakec county,
Illinois, numbering about six thousand souls,
solemnly conformed with his people, to the
communion Of the Episcopal Church, by the
celebration Of the Lords Supper according
to the Book of Common Prayer; using for
that purpose French translation published
in New York, with copies Of which they had
been furnished at their own request, by the
New York Bible and Common Prayer So
ciety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

The contest between the workmen in the
building trades in London, and the employ
ers, had not terminated on the l4th ultimo,
The DECLARATION" repudiating the Unions,
required by the employers, still stands in
the way of an adjustment. The masters de-
fend their combination in support of their
position. They say I'VE do not interfere
with the arrangements and the rights of
workmen; they may associate and combine
as they please; but what we say is, that,
after the experience we have had Of these
combinations, we can 60 on with them no
further. Our business would come to q stand
still under the dictation and tyranny Of
these societies"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01
fCuANuNiCATLD'

ICONNtNI'AIEU'
see in Northern paper, this paragraph
"A hackman was accused u over cha's,"o
a stranger who rode in his carriage. -
was charged Sl0,94-and served mm ri!n',
Query. who was charged SlO,9F NE 'i1""
ger or the hackman!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

AS Tournaments seem to be all the ra,s
indeed almost every number Of your yalr,.
BILE paper either has u notice Of Tour.
nament to come otf-or Il glowing ie,crjr.
ton Of one that has passed. have ,hau.t;
it might De interesting to some Of your real.
ers 10 know what is said Of them "on III.
other side of the water" This may. hope
only cause a laugh, and not as my friend J
ii. Z. would say.
cause the boys to dig a hole AMI ~ under"
Prince William Co., Sept %. na,-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-01

DApIER FAY AND EFT BLAYN-Pour Rhu.
i matsmcs, Doleurs Irritaturs de Poitrine,
Lumbago. Blesseurs, Plates, Brulures e, Pour les
Cors, Oils de Perdrix, Ognous, &C., received and
for sale by HENRY COOK CO.,
~, Sarepta Hull
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-01
Ct. w. MINNIS'
PHOTOGRAPH and Fine Art Galleries,

No. 1877, Main st., Richmond, 0ppo. Custom House
and Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va.
Ill getting up pictures of all kinds, in the most ar
tstic style, feel assured that satisfy the mos
critical taste. wish the people Of Virginia to be ad
vised of the fac-which is not generally known-ths!
at either of my Galleries they procure any style
Northern city. am taking life-size Photographs
which are colored in Oil, by which means perfect
likeness and most beautiful picture is secured The
same effect can be produced from small Daguerreo-
types or Miniatures, which, for effect and durability
equal the best Portraits; small size Photographs col
ored in water colors, making softpess and delicacy
of finish. highly pleasing; and in Ambrotyping
think exhibit specimens which are the very per-
lection of the Ar.
R;cbu
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-01
ESTABLISHED 1888.
KEEN BALDWIN 81 WILLIAMS


A RE now receiving direct from their own manu-
N factory the largest and most desirable stock OF
Fall and Winter Clothing they have ever exhib'
ited and TO which addition will be made by every ar
rival throughout the season.
+ Their First Floor IS devoted to the RETAIL
TRADE, where they are prepared to show at all times
full and complete assortment of the most fashiona-
bic goods, gotten up 10 style equal to the best Mer
chant Taios work and sold at % PER CENT LESS THAN
THEIR PRICES
Their Second and Third Floors airs devoted exclu-
sYely to the WHOLESALE TRADE, and viii be
found TO contain extensive and desirable stock
of fashionable and well made Clothing, manufactured
with great pains and With direct reference to the
wants of the Merchants of yirgiua, North Carolina
DINA and Tennessee.
Devotiug the whole of our time to the Manufacture
and sale of clothing alone, with longer experience,
more extensive operations end other material adyan-
tages we can aud do offer the greatest inducements
KEEN, BALDWIN Il WILLIAMS.
Richmond, Aug, Is, lS59.-Vind copy.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-01
RICHMOND ADVERTISEMENTS.
TO THE CITIZENS OF STANTON.
DENNIS e. BROTHER,
IL i IIDo
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA.

DEG to inform the citizens of Staunton andvicnity,
ID that they are now prepared to execute every de.
scription of Silk Cotton or Woollen DYEING OF
CLEANSING as well as can be done in New York, OF
elsewhere We have new Machinery and the very best
of Workmen and guarantee to give satisfaction to our
patrons. Merino Silk and Delain Dresses dyed into
fashionable coors to suit the taste of the owners;
Shawls of every description dyed and ceansed; Grape
Shawls dyed Scarlet Crimson or other colors equal
to imported; Velvet dyed nearly equal to new Silk
Dresses cleaned and grease or wine stains removed
We intend to do work equal to any establishment
in the United States and respectfully solicit the pat
ronage of the citizens of Staunton and vicinity.
N. B,--Gentlemens Garments cleaned and dyed to
look like new DENNIS BRO,
Successors to j. w. HINES
Franklin St., opposite Metropolitan Hall,
Richmond May 5, 1858. Richmond, Va
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-01
FOR GOVERNOR.
GABRIEL HIRSHi
WITT TAM ION 81

NOTWITHSTANDING the failure Of the Atlantic
IN Cable 70 come up to the expectations Of some Of
the knowing ones of the Old and New World, yet
GABRIEL HIRSH. one of the largest stockholders
in the concern for the purpose of cuvating frster
nal feeling with all mankind has extended 1t as far
the city of Staunton, where it is performing some
Of the greatest achievements of the age in the way OF
exhibiting ct his old stand, on Main Street, the
largest and most complete STOCK OF GOODS ever
brought to this market. The greatest wonder, how
ever even the operations o. the Gable are
window. where the prettiest man in the country is al
ways to be found engaged in Repairing Watches
and Jewery.
Y The "a 900 offered some time since. Is still in
the hands Of responsible gentleman in Stsun ready
70 be handed over to any who will bring forward
. superior workman in his line. G. HIRSH.
Stsuuntou. Oct. 10. lS58-tf
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-01
CLARKSON 4 ANDERs

no. loo MAIN sTRgEr RICHMOND, va.
IMPORTERS OF HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GU1IS
AND "ANCH0R" B0LTING CLOTHS,
HAVE received per ships Calhoun" empire
IL State" aud Lucy Thompson" their fall impor-
aton. comprising large assortment of fine and hea:
w Hardware, to which they invite the attention of
the merchants of Virginia. Tennessee and North Car
olina guaranteed to sell as cheap as can be had in
any city, North or East.
They are also agents for Fairbanks justly celebrated
Scales Vests improved Forcing and Lifting Pump,
French Burr aud Esopus Miil-Stones, and Boston
Betting Company's Rubber Betting Hose and Pack
ing.
S.B.-Orders shall receive their prompt and care
full attention.
Richmond, Aug 30, 1859.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1859-11-01

l. ER MEDICINES no
These Gums remove
all morbid or bad mat
ter from the system, sup.
plying in their place q
healthy flow of bile, in.
vigorating the stomach,
causing food to digest
we'll, Purifying the
Blood, giving toneand
health to the whole ma
chinery, removing the
cause of the disease-ef.
fecting q radical cure.
Bilious attacks
are cured. and, what is
better, prevented by the
occasional use of thel
Liver Invigorator.
One dose after eating|
is sufficient to relievel
the stomachand prevent
the food from rising and
sourlng.
Only one dose taken
before retiring, prevents
Nightmare.
Only one dose taken
at night, loosens the
bowels gently, and cures
Costiveness.
One dose taken after
each meal will cure
Dyspepsia.
One dose of two tea
spoonfils will always
relieve Sick Head.f
ache. /
Only one dose imme-
diately relieves Colic,I
while