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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29
Letter from St. Mary's County, Md.

&c Correspondence ofthe alexandria Gazette.
ST.. INIGoEs, ST. MARY's COUNTY, Md,
Aug. q, IS59.-Whilst your correspondents
from other sections of the country are keep
inc the readers of the Gazette posted, in
relation to their crops, and other local items,
a word or two from this region may not be
out of place. The season has been most
favorable one up to this time for corn, and
our crops look remarkably well, and promise
IA far better yield than we have realized tor
wears. The farmers are generally through
with their wheat threshing, and all, with
scarcely an exception, have been dlsappoin.,
ted in the yield l, this morning, visited
the farm of DR.. Jones, who informed me
that from prospect. land from the quan,t,l-
ty of straw exhibited, it was reasonable
prospect) of 1900 bushels, he had realized
only $50. Another farmer from the seed OF
10 bushels, with an application of 400 lhs;
of guano to the acre, measured up only 2So
bushels. Some gentlemen from Westmore-
land County, Va, ashore here to-day on
their way to Baltimore, report more iaVora-
bly of their wheat crops there. We are
glad to hear of the success of others, though
we have sustained such serious disappolnt-
mentS. W.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29
Frightful Tragedy in Ct. Louis.

One OF the most frightful tragedies We ever
read of occurred in St. Louis on Monday
might A week ago, q man named Watkins
arrived in that city on board Tennessee
lumber-boat, and took lodgings at the house
of an Italian ON the Levce, where he remain
cd until the night of the tragedy. Two or
three DAYS since, while in the bar-room, and
during the absence of the proprietor and bar
keeper, Il stranger came in and took drink,
the deceased representing himself as the pro-
prietor. The stranger gave him IS bill,
which Watkins said he would 80 out and get
changed He went out by the back entrance
and did not return until the next day, when
the stranger had left. For several days ar
ticles of clothing had been missed, which the
proprietor Of the house and others residing
therein believed had been stolen by Watkins.
On Monday about noon, the bar-keeper, Davis,
went up stairs, and finding the deceased on
lounge ordered him to leave the house. lie
left, but between II and clock at night, he
returned and crawled into the bar room
through small window in the rear. The
bar-kecper heard him, and after demanding of
his visitant who he WAS and what he wanted,
lac fired at him one charge of his revolver,
which, strangely enough, WAS loaded with
powder only.
The load took effect in the right shoulder,
setting the fellows clothes on fire, but OF
course intiicting no injury on the burglars
person Watkins ut this moment made an
attack upon Davis with y pocket knife, which
Davis succeeded in wrenchng from him. not,
however, until he was severely injured by
having the open knife i'll his hand. Davis,
terribly frightened, and with tull compre-
hcnson Of his own great danger made Ill
attack upon his violent and Unseen assallant.
which is without 4 parallel i'll the most
bloody rencontre. With one blow OF his
bowie kniie-a new, sharp and most murder
Gus weapon. with blade seven inches in
length he stabbed Watkins to the heart, the
knife scvering one or two ribs, and passing
through the heart and lungs. The blow WAS
quickly folio wed by sixteen or twenty 9th
ers, some sixteen or more of which. it was
found on the post norton examination, were
necessarily mortal.
The name Of the deceased was Nicholas
Watkins. II native Of Maryland, aged, ahoat
forty years. Six or seven years ago he was
n stccrSmnn on one Of the Chesapeake and
Ohio Canal boats After this he enlisted in
| the United States army and went To Florida.
Last March Inc was III Fort Leavenworth
where he WAS tried for killing Il man but was
acquitted on the ground Of selt-defence.-
Davis WAS arrested. hut, it il supposed, will
be discharged. st. LOuis Uerdid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29
The Paraguay Steamers.

The steamers chartered from private par
ties by the U. s. Government for the Para
quay expedition having been subsequently
purchased in compliance with the instruc'
tions of Congress, are now the permanent
nroperty of the United States. They have al
been overhaul ed, locked, surveyed, and al
most rebuilt Their bows have been altered
and somewhat improved, but the general OBJ
iections to their serviceableness as men-of
war can never be removed. They are toe
weak, and, no matter what misrepresenta
ton may assert, they will be continually
needing repair Up to this time it is estl'
mated that each of them has cost the govern
ment az much as the new steam-sloop Pensa-
cola will have cost when she is ready for sea.
Yet the latter is splendid steamer or 2OoC
tons burden, while the vessels alluded to are
miserable, worthless things, outwardiy look
ing we'll enough, but not at all capable OF sea
ssryice.--N. J. Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29
The News from Italy.

The news from Italy is contradictory.
The Liverpool Post gives the following sum
mary -
"The rumors published yesterday. that
the Red Republicans had obtained advan.
tage ever the friends of order i'll Parma, and
that the Piedmontese had been driven from
that city, is confirmed partially by news re-
ceived from Austrian official sources. The
Provisional Government of Tuscany issued Il
proclamation to the people, before the cleo
tons took place, calling upon them to enable
by their conduct the Emperor Napoleon to do
for Italy what he intends to do for their
good; and it il stated besides that they have
sent special envoy to Berlin to obtain
consent of the Prussian Government to re-
noval of the present dynasty. With regard
to the question as to who is to take the place
of that dynasty, the project hos already been
mentioned; namely, marriage between the
Grand Duchess of Parma and q nephew OF
Victor Emmanuel, of Carignau.
"In the Duchy of Modena everything
seems to favor Piedmont. The people run
in crowds to vote for the dethronement OF
Francis the Fifth. 1t is further stated that
the Modenese and Parmesians have been in
vited to monster banquet which is to take
place at Placenza, for the purpose of com
ing to an understanding upon three points,
viz: lst the dethronement of the former dy-
nasties; I'd, The annexation to Piedmont;
and, Sd, The confederation with Tuscany
and Romagna to secure common political
and military action. There is discomfort in
Italy, and disunion in Germany; and the
opinion is gaining strength that there are Sc
rious obstacles to the proposed establishment
of an Italian Confederation"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29

The LONDON QUARTERLY Review
lished by l.. Scott " Co., 81 Gold stree, y '.r
York, price - per annum. This nmn1
opens with an article of interest on >,
Life of Erasmus" and whom the w,. y.
regards as the chief promoter of poIi,. .'I
classical literature this side of the A.,
The next article is On Life A>>u-,rn,u
1t abounds with facts and anec,late, fen.
to show the frauds that have been pra,,.'
by Assurance Companies. and give.
good advice to those wishing To- pro6. h.. :.
situations that, when honestly and ir,-' IT,
gently conducted, are among the mos, H.,
liable which IN improving civilization aa,,5.
Popular Music OF the Oden Times, , H..
work by Chappell, is admiringv review,
in the next article. The writer aII.,.
that the present rage for music, which :,
tends over all classes of the British nn,'.,
is not Il modern innovation, but Simrfv ;,
revival Of musical taste in Grra, Br,,.-.
existing for centuries prior to the anti mv..
cal tendencies of the last seventy Wear,
The Progress of Geology" survey, III.
entire field of Geological Science. !imnr.
it's distinguished votarles high praise !. /.
slowed upon Prof. Rogers, whose "Cieoo.-
of Pennsylvania is pronounced "m,,.
remarkable and truly noble work" Ana.
ticle on THE Islands OF the Pacific" an
pears to be written chiefly with view I.
prepare the public mind for the cs,ab.
lshment of II British Protectorate over N.
Fiji Islands ''Burgous Life Of TYLER
gives pleasing sketch of the great Scolti,.
historian; and the article on "Bcrk>hir.
is repete with facts, anecdotes, and rem.
niscenceS connected with the early hi,l,ry
of that famous Royal English County
The number closes with Il mastery paper obi.
the "lnvasion OF England" giving gIoomy
picture of its preparations for defence again,
IN attack by the French, which it anti.
pates ut no distant day. aud urging viii
great earnestness, such measures Tor rcr
ling the foe rs are still within the reach Cd.
the British government and people. Rybrr
Bell. Agent.
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z. Vt. "
Caroline county. Virginia. jy 22-eotOctl
CLIFTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL.

rINllE second session of this School will begin on
i the first Wednesday of October, 1888, and close
the third Wednesday of July. 1889. The design
of this School is thoroughly to prepare youths tor
the University Of Virginia. The Course Of Study
embraces everything that is necessary to tho degree
of A. NJ, 1T our University.
Tho School is located III the mountains Of Eau
quicr. II region well known for its heulthfu climate
and beautiful scenery. IL is two miles south Of
Markham station, on the Manassas Gap Railroad,
and 80 miles from Alexandria.
TgRuS.-S22j, semi annually in advance, viz:
$lI2J0 on the lst OF October and $lI2.50 on the
1T Of March. .....
Modern Languages at extra charges.
For further particulars, apply to the Principal, at
Markham Station, Fauquer County, Va.
REFERENCES:
Rev. J. =. McGuiro, T.. II. 5. of Va.
Trustees of Charlestown Academy, Jefferson
County. Va.
Professors Bcdsoe, Harrison, Schele De We're,
McGulir, aud Smith. Of the University Of Virginia
X. JAQUELIN AMBLBR.
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Loudoun County.

MINERAL WArER.---A well upon DIR.
Kaighn's property, in this town, is now at,
tracing mach attention from the mineral .ra
and found to be strongly impregnated with
iron. A more thorough analysis will be made
of it, when, we have no doubt 1t will be found
to contain other mineral qualities. y mum,
Der of our citizens have tried the water ana
have derived material benefit from IT,
THE LorpouN FMR.-Wehope our citizens
are preparing for the coming Fair; The ~
is short. We have plenty OF stock ana eve
nv other article necessary tor splendid eS-
hIibition. if we will have them upon the
Ground. The ladies' department was not as
full last wear, as it had been at former Fairs.
We have no doubt they will redeem their
reputation for the skiliul pr"duction OF all
articles in their line, this tall.-Aees1"r9
UaskinQt0nidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29
DIED.

In this place on Friday last. the 9tth lu,br,
Mrs. A. EMERSON. ia the End year of her be
after II short but painful illness. which ,hc tn
with Christian resignation. Sh" was one "l d..
oldest and most respected of the inhahitsnr
Atexandria, aud was useful IN her day and s-r.
ration, kind To the poor aud distressed and AVA,
anxious and willing 10 minister Ia their want d..
relieve their mi,tortunes. Her skill and 'uor
in the healing art were we'll known. and huudry
can testify to her uniform humanity and alt,D,i
To the sick. None knew her but 10 love h,'
none NAMED" her but Ia praise"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29
EDGE HILL SCHOOL.
G"incy'. Post Oficr, ruroIi"e County, Va.
Preparatory to tho University Of Virginia


(ChTyeS Reduced
VNlIE fifth session oi this School, will commence
i OrioLcr ls and end Juiy 5Ist following. The
course is that Of the University of Virginia, com
prsing-
l. English Branchcs.-- Grammar, Elocution
Composition, Geography, Writing, Arithmetic &c
=. Latin uni Greek and their History and Liter
ature.
3. French and Italian and their Literature.
l. 4 most comprehensive course oi Mathematics,
quite iuil NJ that OF any Collcgs Or University
n the United States.
). Civil and Mechanical Engineering and the
Theory and Construction OF the Steam Engine.
d. Drawng-Oruamcntal and Northumberland
Writing.
The advantages possessed by this school in To-
cation, IS regards the health and morality of the
neighborhood; in appointment, rs in the excellent
apparatus and capital buildings, gymnasium, bath
house, &c: in the experience and success Of the
Principal, who has now been thirteen years u
teacher and tho high testimonials Of his Assistant
who was prevented by i'll health alone from taking
his degree II the last public day, and will certainly
get it in October; these, well rs the scrupulous
" moral and Christian tone OF the School, all com
bine to recommend it to the attention of parents
and guardians as having few equals and no supo-
rOrs.
Charge.-sl2j per term, for everything except
lights.
A detailed catalogue may be had by addressing
Mr. ScHooLER, at Guiney'S, Caroline county, Nir-
giuia. lie refers to
The Faculty of the University of Virginia; Pro-
fcsSors Bartlett, Mahan, and Church. OF West Point
Professor Chauvcnct, of Annapolis; Hon. j. X.
Tucker, Rchmond Hon. ID. C. DeJarnctte, and X.
II. Coleman, and T. y. WEIGH of Caroline; Hon.
", Newton, Wc,tmoreand; K. IL. Adams, csq.. AL
ALBANIA; Right Rev. Bishop Meade, Hcvs. J. +. llof,
j. d. Coleman, ID. VI. Wharton, W. ID. Thomas, W.
Friend, C. C. Biting. j. A. Broaddu-, J. NJ. 7. At
kinson. II. NJ. Nelson, p y. Meade, eros, DR.. r.
e. Randolph, Clarke: J. c. Southall, Albemarle
Professor NcnabIe, Columbia, :. C.; Hon. I. w.
Coleman, Senate Of Virginia
SAMUEL SCHOOLER, N. A.
c. VI. GIBBENS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29
A iL,bsrian Judge" at the White Sulphur.

A 'Llbsrian Judge at the White Sulphur.
I Let me tell you of il distinguished man l
have met here-he is an ex-Judge Of the Su-
perior Court of liberia. lie is gentleman
Of color aud occupies the position OF Super
intendcnt of the Bath HOuse-says he was
born free, had $1,000, and thought he would
go to Liberia in '53; went, and was appMn-
ted Judge by President Roberts, OF whom
he speaks highly. asked him if he knew
anything about law. He replicd-no, but,
rs he had right good sense he did not think
case could come before him which he could
not Justify: says he remained six months
long enough to convince him that the worst
thing you could do with negro was 10 set
him free and send him to Liberia better
give him away to good master; there may
be some exceptions here and there of negroes
having sense enough to take care OF them
selves like white people; old settlers who are
half white get along pretty well. get all the
money out of the new ones, who are bound
to have the fever ut tirst-and ten to one
die if they got well all their money is gone
and they have no means to get away; the
/ sun is so hot it destroys nerve and strength
to work, and then they almost starve: near
| " all Of them would come back if they
could. Thrty-two out Of thlrty-three OF
Miss Gordon's negroes, eniaasl pated anu
sent out, died in about a year, and but one
survives of another lot of 30. As to native
negroes lit Is not in their heads to be civil
zed." They may get Oh tolcrably but new
rr get into the right elements Most al
the colOnists who prosper are part white, as
/ ne is, and they make most of the public off
. d.,
rs has been said but Il mulato. The Few
/ who can bear the heat and sickly climate d"
well, if part white. President Roberts
has lost his second wife aud his daughter by
the climate, and has gone to England, as no
, has heard, not to return. If Il negro was TO
/ land there with $50 in his pocket it would
be all gone by the time he was we'll of the tr-
/ yer, and then he could get ~ or 10 cents Il
day, if able and willing to work, but would
/ be better off with good master ut home. -
lie thinks if the best farm Ill Virginia or
| Louisiana were given 10 the slaves on IT,
| they would starve in ten years. lie has
| known native Africans III Africa, slaves IN
| Virginia and free negroes in Virginia and
| In the Northern States and also III Canada,
and taking altogether, with few exceptions.
he thinks the best and happest condition
| for negroes is to belong to white masters:
| they cannot get along without white men IL
direct and govern them. lie would rather be-
long to Mr.. NJ, Of CulPepcr, than be free
and 20 IL Canada. His name Is Joe Mcln-
! tosh, and tho above is the substance of his
testimony, and partly in his own words
! have not time to comment on it to-duy.-
Corr. Of Fred. NeV$. The testimony Of
Joe Mcintosh, is, probaAly, not all reliable
rs far as it relates to Liberia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29

NARM FOR SA IA highly improved
/ anl rony rnicntly situated FARM, containing
THREE HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN ACRES,
III Fairfax county, Va, OH the Little River Turn
pike. six mile. from Alexandra aud hne from
Washington city, with turnpikes leading direct to
each of said cities; and rail communication lay the
Orange and Manassas Gap Railroads, the depot oi
the former J miles distant undthe latter will have
a depot adjoining said farm.
~ The DWELLING i first class house
E:i suited for II large family, having all the reInr
slte out buildings and fruit OF the best quality.
There are 900 fruit trees, 600 OF peach aud aP
Die have been planted in The last i've years. The
soil is of the best quality and adapted to market
garlening-hayns the advantage OF Alexandria,
Washington and Georgetown markets, the latter
being only ten miles distant.
This property could be conveniently divided INTO
two farms, ~ the Little River Turnpike run. cen
trally through it, having on it II well established
wagon stand with the requisite buildings, where
has been good run Of custom for u number oil
years-it lies at the intersection OF the Washing
ton and Alexandria Turnpikes. For further III.
formation, apply to the subscriber Middleburg,
Louduun county. Va, or to JAMES VI. BENTON,
the present occupant. " vi. II. BENloN.
Loudoun county, je 22-e""m
AND FOR SALE.-I offer at private sale my
i 4 farm u miles from Piedmont Station, and Il
mile from Cool Spring Church, containing ON l.
HUNDRED AND THIRTY ACRES. About 100
acres of this land is cleared and ina fine state OF
cultivation, all wSll set in grass. and - acres OF
bottom land which is first rate timothy meadow.
s. Tn. IMPROVEMENT are small but comfor-
ss:I table There is on the premises old mill
site, one Of the hest in the country. Persons il
want of "A small farm would do we'll to examine
this land. ~ wish to go West and AN anxious to
sell and will give possession the list day Of Sep
temher next. '.....
Terms liberal and would take young Servants in
part pay. ...-r...-..
ANY communication addressed to me will receive
prompt attention. LEWIS BRUCE.
Piedmont Station. Fauluier CO., aug s-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29

Gov. Houston's majority in Texas is 10 or
1000. Mr.. Reagan, the independent anti
fillibuster and anti.slave trade candidate Tor
Congress, is elected by one of the largest
majorities ever given in the State. IL Is
sal that it is not improbable that MAORI
ty of the Legislature elected, will be III
favor of electing Gov. Houston to the United
States Senate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29

AFIscER PoIxrING OUT THE GCILTY!-f'
Yancy is on trial at Louisville, hentIoky,
for DEMONSTRATING. One point OF evidence
against the accused is piece Of ms .hnyeF.
just before he stole the horse his hnger was
taken of by the knife of cuttingboz' ana
one Young got possession of it and has kept
il for more than year. Young produced
the piece, and it was discovered that it fitted
exactly! So,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29

To MAKE Butter ~ FIVE MINUTES WITH.
ouTA CnURN.--A correspondent highly re-
courrnends the following receipt: After strain
ing the milk, set it away for about II hours
for the cream to rise Milk dishes ought to
have strong handles to lift them by.l After
standing as above, set the milk, without dis
turbng it, on the stove let 1t stand there
until YOU observe the coating of cream on
the surface assume Il wrinkled appearance,
but be careful it does not boil. as should this
be the case the cream will mix with the milk
and cannot be again collected. Now set it
away till quite cool, and then skim Oft the
cream, mixed with rs little milk rs possible.
When sufficient cream is collected, proceed
to mix il into butter as follows: Take Il
wooden bowl, or any suitable vessel, and
having first scalded and then rinsed it with
cold water, place the cream in it. Now let
the operator hold his hand in water rs hot
as it can be borne for few seconds, then
plunge it into cold water for about minute
and at once commence to agitate the cream
by "a gentle circular motion. In five minutes
or less, the butter will have come, when, OF
course, it must be washed and sailed accOr-
ding to taste, and our correspondent guar
antccs that no better butter can be made by
the best churn ever invented
To those who keep only one COW, this
method of making butter will be found really
valuable; while quite as large a quantity OF
butter is obtained rs by the common mode,
the skim milk is much swceter and palatablc.
In the summer season it will usually be found
necessary to bring the cream out OF the cellar
(say quarter of an hour before churning)
to take the excessive chill off; in winter, place
the vessel containing the cream over another
containing water to warm it; then continue
to agitate the cream until the chill has de-
parted.
Before washing the butter, separate all
the milk You possibly can as the latter will
be found excellent for tea cakes. Butter
made in this manner will be much frmer and
less oily in hot weather than when made i'll
the ordinary Scientific american.
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strawberry VALE SEMINARY.

FINHE Fall session of 1879, will begin on Septem-
j Der 18th A we'll arranged course Of study,
competent teachers, mild but frm government,
and healthy location. recommend this lnstiu-
ton u the patronage Of those persons who with
their daughter. Ia obtain thorough and accom-
plsbcd education.
The place !. easy Of access, lying within half
mile OF the turnpike leading from Alexandria TO
Le"sburg, ~ miles distant from the former place,
and 10 miles from Washington. Persons desiring
their daughter. to enter. would do well t" apply
Immediately a. a limited number will be- taken
Board and tuition, for session of five months, s5D,
washing included. Music with use Of Piano. SIS.
French and Latin, each s.. Drawing and Paint
ing each Sj--one half 10 be paid in ADVANCE
No deduction, except in cases of protracted sick
ness. For further particulars. and Circulars, APP
ply to MIS-. A. b. CAN'T,
Peach Grove, Fairfax county, Va.
E.,-f,. oor.,. .... 10 nn.,f
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29

1t is thought that the Democratic Conven-
ton at Charleston will not only be the larg-
est in itself, but be attended by the largest
crowd, ever collected at a similar kind of
political meeting, in this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-29

PERUVIAN GUAN0.
just received. per Ships "Ceres." "GcmPlrmaf
"Silver Star" and Charles Ward" direct fr,u.
the Chncha Islands. 5700 TONS W. PERi
VAN GUASO, which they offer 10 the,rci'
crs at lowest rates.
sOMBRERO GUAN0,
Direct from the Island OF Sombrero. This = 'l'
richest Phosphate GuanO known.
SOLUBLE PH0SPHATED GUAN0,
Manufactured BY DR.. X. H. Stabler. Vt tbs city,
and warranted to contain per ct. "i Amm0aa.
and IS per ct. Soluble Bone Ph"sphatcS. Al.o,
ELIDE ISLAND, OF
CALIFORNIA GIANO;
JARVIS.lSLAND, and
MEXICAN GUAM
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SOFT WINDSOR BLUE PLAS
LIVERPOOL COARSE AND FINE SALT

JJWW sUChs IOHTSt SAIV
$500 Z" ashton" Fine
Expected shortly by Ship "St. Charles DIR,
from Liverpool. All filed 10 to the ton.
The above articles being Of their own direct 10
portation, they are enabled to offer them At q. =
rates as they can be had in any markc; 10 ~
country aug lj-cr