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GksW S1@Ak1lt1 altg ~ ~ t1s'
u Anniversary Dvsuts May ~.
1850 Ths tsmpls of Nauvoc, erected blythe No
noas, ani1h1d + 1875, partially burnt IN Octobe
1sxS, hasiss but n Scor wallis lett III lie limb
worln havias been ccnuumed BY the hames-was
s1ssys1 NJ hur1iosns.
lelsssIhs Princess Sophia, l2th child Of Goort
In,H England, dsed, sged Il; an amiablc 81
- - ~
l86D B1zon Paganini tho most celebrated wolf
- ~ world essr pfcduosd, died at Nice, in Ital
Ass1 81 leAving large fortune.
1910 Great ffsshet Ia the Savannah river; Il
city u Augusta and town Of Hamburg entirely SUI
serssd ~ water rising thirty.ive feet above 10
water mark. The destruction Of property was yer
great.
1ss2-St Jean d'Acre, in Palestine, taken fron
the Turks " the Pasha Of Egypt.
l8l7-A Tunisian corsair Of twelve guns, with tw,
pEizes, under o. Nancy, was captured near Dover
England, b. two British revenue cutters.
1918 Ihe American army landed in Canada undel
"a the fre from Channceyh feet, and carried
81 eDsge ~ assault. The vanguard landed first
n & d Forsyth rinemen, and tho Albany and
* llll1l0te voluntesfs, under col. Scott.
1871 Richard Psnn, ono Of tho proprieton, and
GoysEof u Fs1a before the revolution, died
ia EAahnd.
l7ss Addisoas library sold BY auction in London
800 n. 5,sks .a.r L hrourht ,hont 42o1o.
Iroc i,.ss. = f,nl.,t mi ~ IIn;t.a T,is,ron
n.asr t,, Inrnhv d.fe.tea "a. Enoi;sh and mas.
11 l.1 - 60, m. 49, 49,. !, 1.;.t.
r-s ~ & Kilthom,s Hi ia tilled and Ia,
- 40 chapels burnt.
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-05-27
CANDS' SARSAPARLLA.
THE VERY BEST REMEDY
For Purifyin the Blood.

~ THE VERY BEST REMEDY
For Purifying the Blood,
81 ..... And for the Cure of
scrofula, Stubborn Ulcers,
Fever Sores Liver Complaint
Cutaueous Eruptons Mercural Diseases
Salt Rheum, rheumatism,
Pimples, Boils, General Debility etc.
No remedial agent introduced that has proved more
uniformly successful than this unfortunate victim of
reditary Disease with swollen glands contracted sews and
bones half carious has been restored health vsor The
scrofuou patient covered with nce1 lonthsome to hef
and his attendants,
HAS BEEN MADE WHOLE
Hundreds of had opeessy for years
under Cutaneou aud Ganduar disorders Chronic Rheuna
tism and many other complaints Swinging from dersnge
ment OF the secetive and the circulation have been
raised las it from the rack disease now with
Grated cor situons gladly testify the efficacy nes
mable preparation.
Prepared and sold by A. B D. SANDS Wholesale Drug.
gss No. LOO Fulton street. of William New York
For sale by
J. WRIGHT CO., No. q and Isl Chartres street
F. P. DACONGE, SO Charres street, New Orleans and
f.h. McahAW, Nafchez Miss. my2l lmkw
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F f v Err AND CUE,
osGooD's CHoLAGoGUE.

This Is the only andcean remedy this hatefu ,;s
ease No need again complain of hayipp a r,,a
they have taken this celebrated remedy II tb
take ~ s"'S
osGooDs CHoLAGoGUE,
then farewell to Chills and Fever forever
For sale in New Orleans, wholesale and retail, BY
J. WRIGHT 4 co.,
ri and ISL Charities street.
addressed "'A"'io cs
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-05-27

ANALGANATToN.-We learn that white man hv
the name Of Cline and colored girl by the name of
Davis were at the DePaw House this morning on their
way 70 Cincinnati to be married. The parties are Of
this county and the girl is the reputed daughter Of
the late squire Davis Of this city.
New Albany (Ia.) Ledger.
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BLOOMFIELD, STEEL & co.

O1OOMExELU, STEEL q W.
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MAuMoru
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6VUh AND PAPER ESTABlISHMEN
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Where is cons:any kept u and complete assortment
ScEO OF II OEs.
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."
hisfohiEs' hhADEks' BIOGRAPHIES, D1cTloFA
R1Es MATHEMATICAL WORKS. AR1rHMEr1cs c,. Az
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p''e''
BLOOMFIELD. sTEEI, 40
No. "A csn, rt,.s.
SCHOOL BIBLES AND rEsTAnENrs
..-- ' u al pfa'ee'
sooAs' OF every description. -
BLOOMFIELD, STEEL CO.,
No. 90 Camp street.,
,=
oo.,v,.,x.
MA TRAVELS .rs vav.ors ,o,
TRArrD wopue INV poor, rrr,,,,,.--
a.xpa prxv,
Late Publications and Magazines.
BLOOMFIELD STEEL r co
Scrap Books and IIerbar,um..
ANU hfse assortment OF ALBUMS, comprising .
'a'e" 'eiecnon'
BLOOMFIELD. STEEL CO..
No. IN cor,n ,.x...
6acksammon Boxes. - Chess and Chess
boards.
N--''N' Diof ana noAhS'
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NAVAL RErNFoRcEMENTs IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
dispatch OF the 10th from Washington to the N
=. Herald says: - -
the Administration Is considering the proprietv Of
Ordering 70 the Mediterranean several light draft
mercid interests in those waters Merchants inter.
eated ia this trade are DESTROYS that proper force
should be sent there to protect our commerce.
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that ID will be impossible for New Mexico to supply
our market.
CONVECTION OF DELEaArRs TO FORM A New
STATE.-Under this head an account is given of a
convention held at Auraria the 18th of April in
which the different counties and towns were fully
represented,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-05-27
nELmBoLD's EXTRACT puCHu.
JOY TO THE AFFLICTED.

It Nervous DebitAted Sufferers and rsuasy n,
the symptoms, among which will be found
Indisposition
10 Exertion, Loss
Of Power, Loss of Memo
ry Difficulty of Breathing Gen.
eral Weakness Horror Of Disease.
Weak Nerves, Trembling, Dreadful Horror
Of DEATH Night sweats. Cold Feet. waksfaiasss.
Dmness Of Vision. Languor. Universal Lasstuds seths
Muscular syaem, Often Enormous Appstie with Dysyssr,
Symtoms Hst Hands Flushing Of the Body, DIyn.as
Of the Skim PAlid Countenance and Erupxna
the Face, Pain in the Back, Heavi-
ness Of the Eyelds. Frequently
Black Spots Flying be-
fore the Eyes,
with
Temporary suuson and Loss Of Sight Want Of Atcus,o
Great Mobility; Restlessness with Horror Of Soeiety
Nothing is more desirable to such Patients thna
Solitude, and nothing they Dread
for fear Of themselves, Reposs Of
Manner, no Earnestness, no Spe-
culation, but Hurried
Transition from
question to
another. ..-5M
These symptoms, II allowed to on-wheh iris nned1efos
invariably remores-soon follows LOSS OF POWER, PATUr.
TY and EPILEPTIC FITs-in one OF which tho patient ma.
expire Who that these not freupsutfy
followed by those direfui diseases-INsANITY AND CON
SUMPTIoEf The records of tho INSANE AsYLUMs md
tho melancholy deaths CONSUMPTION bear ample wees
10 the truth Of these assertions 1unRc Asyunns tho most
melancholy exhibition appears. The actually
bodden snd quite deituenether mrth grief vs
It, Should sound Of the voice occur is rarely Areras
with woeful measures despair
Low sullen sounds his grief beguiled.n
Debility most TERRIBLE and has brought rpm
thousands to uHtimey thus blasting the anbisn
many noble youths 1t can be cured by the this
INFALLIBLE REMEDY.
For sale In New Orleans, Wholesale RETAIL By
J. WRIGHT CO.,
q and Isl Cbarlres street,
General Asents-
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RREAD-BREAD FOR THE MILLION.

SOUTHERN MECHANICS STEFAN RaKEpv
0e Vi oio ana Frsnkin streets-Depot, No. Poydras
Nenr New Levee street,
j. ]. DANIELS Il son, Proprietors
fo Hread Navy Bread Soda Sugar and Butter Crseksr,
WINE Bscuit etc. etc. warranted superior nnalit
ana at the lowest market prices - r'- a""ii'y'
All orders left as above will be promptly and correctly
-.o4. OF If
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GREEN sEALWINE-
Direct importation from Rheims sale in lots to anti
the trade. Orders received and transmitted nv ~ ~ suit
,o,s A. NENINS CO.
'"-ion No. 90 Grayier street.
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Louisiana intelligence.

From the Shreveport Southwestern Of the 18th we
extract the following:
Last Friday night the store of Mr.. W. H. @. Hud.
gins, on the evee, was entered and his safe opened
~ means q false key, and robbed Of about ,775
the evening ia the cellar the back door Of which was
Genealy Kept open for the purpose Of giving light.
Found, on last Thursday, in Cross lake, near M.
EaoTeis th re- BODY q white man, name unknown,
star and anchor and on the left, ship. The man
Was Of medium size. had on cottonade pants and red
flannel shirt His face was eaten all of. It was the
dered.
Thomas 7. billiard, late editor Of the Southwestern
died in Shreveport on the 18th inst after an illness
81 seven weeks.
The Gaddo Gazette, Of the 21st, says
Tbs thermometer has ranged from so to 90 deg
during the week. On Wednesday night there was .
ane rain, which will give fresh impulse to the
vary fattering, both on the hills and IN the aliuyal
lands. - = : y - '.''N 'A'
The De Soto Columbian, of the 2Ist, says:
The summer season ID at last down upon us with a
warmth almost intoerable. The crops both Of corn
and cotton are growing rapidly and looking we'll
The Claiborne Advocate Of the 18th says:
The crops Of this parish, Of every variety, were
never more prosperous at this season Of the year
than at present. The wheat crop ia now ready for
harvesting and large yields are confidently expected
6ryERH.-The Nacogdoches (Texas) Chronicle ad.
ministers the following rebnke to the Convention that
recently nominated Gov. Rnnnels
The following resolutions virtually passed the
Houston Convention, though they do not appear
among the proceedings
Resolred, That his Excellency Gov Runnels, in
pafdoning Ment Barton, commander of the post of
San Antonio, convicted by jury Of Bexar county
for Acerating and cruelty abusing the person of one
Joseph Head, by causing to be inflicted upon him
I'VE hundred ashes on the bare back, proved himself
70 be faithful exponent of our free institutions and
that be s entitled to the thanks of this Convention
RssolUed, That this Convention sympathizes with
military tyrants and despots; that it is necessary that
ne lash should be held over the people, to keep them
tnsnbjection; and we congratulate ourselves that we
have IN Executive who does not hesitate to nterpose
M power TO preserve this right to tyrants, and to
screen them from the fury Of the masses.
Rssclced That Lieut.. Barton or any other military
cncer has the full sanction of this Convention here
amer e whip, acerate. lash scourge and beat, the
NAKED backs Of any white men, (poor white men espe-
Claily) % whatever extent he may DESIRE (the mem.
ners Officers, and nominees of this Convention alone
and that such will be considered the true
tsst Of Democracy. eS--s1 ~ '11'
NAVAL RENFoRcndENTs IN THE MEp1rERRANrAN
dispatch Of the 10th from Washington to the N
Y. Herald aays S -.
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Ts Printers. Druggists, Grocers and Others.

To Printers, Druggists, Grocers and Others.
large supply always hand of PRINTING PAPER
various sizes; Palm Leaf and STRAW PAPER all sizes
MANILA PAPER, sAMPLINa PAPER and ENVELOPE
PAPER; SHOE PAPER AND WASTE PAPER all sizes
and qualities Also. CAP and LETTER PAPER, ruled and
plain. at manufacturer prices.
BLOOMFIELD, STEEL d CO.,
No. 60 Camp street,
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Backgammon Boxes. Chess and Chess
Boards.
Playing Cards.

large supply Of the celebrated manufacturer PLAYING
CARDS at reduced prices. Aa, quality Of Play
ing Cards for Clubs WHIST and EUCHRE PARTIES.
BLOOMFIELD STEEL CO.,
No. 60 Camp street.
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T03Artists,. Builders
And
VII E N G N E E RS

Always OF hand. a.cosplste assortrnentios
Drawing Materials,
Comprising MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS, DRAW
ING PAPER. best quality all sizes WATER CoLoRs Brs.
to Boards Painters Pallets, Brushes Pink and Mezzont
saucers Tracing Cloth and Paper Drawing and thogr.phc
Pens, Pencils, etc.
Also, various Works Drawing Architecture and Fngn.
eering and Books for Surveyors.
BLOOMFIELD, STEEL. 4 CO.,
No. GO Camp strest.
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J. WRIGHT & co.
EBRATED. REJU.

DR.. WRIGHT's CELEBRATED.R EJu-
a' yENATING ELIXIR,
Prepared the stctes Pharmaceutical Principles By On, Of
the Ablest Chemists Of the Age.
NO MINERALS.
Dr. Wright thinks well his professional eha,acss
on me TACT that no minerals whatever copons
part OF the ingredients In his REJUvENATING EIIXrR
wei knowing wharun has been enaied on tho community By
opium and mercury
Generally to the dehtaed, Dr. Wright would say nvvsr
despair No mater how down You may bono mAsr
how weak You matter what the canse may have bon
osnke at once whatever has led depart from Hyx,s
principles take his
REJUvENATING ELIXIR,
and You will soon find yourself pride instead Of
the REVERSE to friends and healthy sound nd orhv
member Of the whole human family.
Fol. sale by the Proprietora,
J. WRIGHT CO..
Il and l6l Charities street. New OrleaDs IA
Sole Proprissu1s.
And by Druggists generally throughout the United sta.s.
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rAT nsIs sEs's y. yst%F,9sge
"'s So$ s'; fSff;S$b'!!sf ssi..grs.
fHE6I5SS, 81; % Sssi:a g
A0s sF61ah FRSs'F E Bi,'s1s;
BRyAN,s pn,mo,,c woso,, KLITT's Worm Plums
AYERS TIsr Cherry Pectoral;
"'f DAEs t Via oh %t'5 c sns TyyF
6o5 7T'FfESf5 e Hsd Fss o14r. Co..
ouERus COD LIVER ddA1isTI Si1S Syrup Maple.
sAfhiNSH2Ss y tsyss sed p AF.' Pills.
SE4 A S$:s}Si :ff F3 $,i!jj':
Hu skES ToR|s Pills:
HAREsES Ss,s, ni'!ss 'ASS Extract
DE2 SsaTs7 Hsf EIsir Of # Ginger ass;
7AfDz AKEEz,5 AREs sis Extractor;
DAS H6, 9 e fI Gs!nsss;
DR. L M9Ksk' so I[aay;igoranscorda INA Ointment
DR. fpSAffEsss3F s,zn;s,, Detergent,
SsssSsSs.
Szd# f EHs IS Eli Ia. Rf 81,
woIyE,s ASop9s ssheidaP sehnspps Hair Dyes
"Af faSs a9sssl fss lib; Ink
1900 pounds GUM DROPS assorted A1'
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HOsTETTER,S BITTERS.
HOSTETTER,s
uOsTETTER's
CELEBRATED sro4AcH s1rrzas

CELEBRATED STOMACH BITTERs
Has for It's medical and tonic virtues preventive and
for all stomach diseases prevalent especially
Of epidemic South country stand
ard family and plantation medicine, and therefore, has
quired celebrity and sale throughout hs land
unknown medical preparation, and In consequence
which unprncpled parties here and in other cities have
teeied selling their vile mixture In bottles
through unpnciped street brokers at auction
tho representation Of the genuine HOSTETTER STOMACH
B1TTERs We also hear of travellers in tho country offering
to sell Btters cheap who also doubt engaged In the
nefsrous Druggists grocers should look
out for these fellows and scrunze all offering HOS
TETTER'S BITTERS for sale reduced price, reduo
tion has been made by the propeo Purchase Of but
responsible parties their authorized agents. who would be
above any such consideration. Hosetter's genuine
Stomach Btters sold auction by street drug
brokers' or any irresponsible parties whatever but be had
Of any of the leading druggists goces Orleans
the names OF which hereuuo annexed do.
pended upon as not only selling genuine article Hostetes
Stomach Bers but other article they may keep
SALE We congratulate our friends and the honest public in
being able to inform them that succeeded In errena
out the guilty pnrtes who have some time mapufac
turing and selling article Of our Hoseer So.
ach Bitte His Honor Judge Howell of the Sixth District
Court OF New Orleans has granted Injunction to stop the
manufacture and sale of the said article par
ties thus far discovered being engaged Of
the counterfeit article Dan NJ A.
Johnston. and D. E. Morphy, auctoneer. of
Caution should be exercised purchasing cur Hos
tetters Stomach Bters that the sne of our written
signature the label every bottle which no doubt the
fear OF imprisonment has being put on any tho
counefeits thus far brought notice. Also notice the
name. DR.. J. HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTEEs IL blown
on the side Of the bottles and stamped the covering
cork.
All orders for the genuine article Hoseers Stomach Bit
tiers must be addressed to the proprieters
HOSTETTER L SMITH,
Pittsburgh, Pa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20
ALEX ANDRA GAZETE AND VIRGINIA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

I cited and embittered discussion, and "i
active canvass. feel that | have conluc-
tel myself IN manner worthy Of re-
preventative II free. chiyairUus and gencr-
Gus constituency Had | gone into that
nitted: tree - do equal anu exact Justice 10
every member of this body took care, al
50. I, provide that should remain upon the
the H.ur-whch j, now certaln-l should re-
main with nv hear; uuSubdued hv any mean
completely: with hands unshackcled; free 10
think and 10 work for the protection oi the
rights of every section at this country --iur
tie honor and glory Of iii. whole.
Another ballot having been agreed on.
Mr. Moore. Of Ala renominated Mr. Botr
Ter If Virginia.
The House then proceeded 10 another vote;
the result of which was n follows
Whole number Of votes. 80. Necessary
10 u choice, TO- Mr.. Sherman. IL. Mr.
BJtcler -. Mr. Taylor II. The remain
ing votes we scattered between. Il dozen meu-
bers.
At the conclusion of this vote. Mr.. Clemens,
Of Va, retired from the Hall.
The Republicans demanded another bal
lot. The Democrats refused unless some
Republicans would pnr-of with MIR. Clemens
Mr. Cochrune. Of \. Y, declared that he
would speak until midnight unless the Re-
publican made some such arrangement
The House finally decided 10 - into an
other trial, which was proceeded with, with
out ctfecting choice; the vote being as fol
luy>:-
Whole number, 90: necessary 10 choice
III; Mr.. Sherman, 10; Mr. Boteler, 81
Mr.. BarkSdale, ~: Mr.. }. q. Davis, -
Mr. Bocnck, - Mr.. Taylor, l.: Mr.. Phelps,
i: aud the remainder scattering.
AT the conclusion of the ballot and at
twenty minutes before ) o'clock the House
adjourned.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20
Later from Mexico.

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. IA steamer from
the Brazos has arrived, and her adsices stato
that General Degollado lest half Of rs arm!
and all Of la, artillery in the recent battle
with Miramon, near Queratero. He was
pursued by the church forces and re,reatei
to Monterey. and WAS forced 10 abandon that
point.
The road 10 Tampico is now open to ito
church forces.
Mlramon Ina. left Guabslajsrs 10 attack
Mazatlan. and has suspended Gen. Marquc-.
The Picayune's letter from the city u
Mexico. dated the 9th, says there is great eA-
citemeu, Mt the Capitol in consequence OF tic
report tina, J,m rez had signed atTeaty Of
intervention with the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20
Fire In Pittsburg.

PIrrssuRG, Dec. loth.-The Duquesne
Cracker Factory. On First street, owLed by
). BARNES d Co., the building lUo ieet mont
was entirely destroyed by ire last Light "ath
lis contents. An adjoining building, ioln'e.-
~ occupied as McLuughiin's Lauofat"iy,
was croushed by the iulilug walls. The ICES
Is heavy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20
Execution Of Beauregard.

MONTREAL, Dec. l6-Beauregard, VIII
murdered Charstvn at St. HyaciulLe, .a-I
spring was hanged here at 10y o'clocN tns'
morning. The prisoner was attended on 49,
scafold by two Roman Catholic clerGymr"
He made no confession, showed no $50 q.
lrepidatIon, and appeared TO die witnuut "
struggle A great crowd witnessed tho exc
cutiuu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20
Minnesota Legislature.

CHICAGO, Dec. 1.-The Republican men,
beers ot the Minnesota Legislature heId
caucus on Wednesday, and nominated Mr.
ton 5. Wilkinson tor L. ). Senator.
Both branches OF the Legislature were to
meet Oh the following day, when Mr VIZ
klnson would doubtless he elected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20

The House oi Delegates III conjunction
with the Senate proceeded To the election "i
SUPERINTENDENT Of the State peuitentary, t.
supply the yacaucy Dccasioned by the death
Of Charles S. Morgan After an Interchange
of messages, Mr.. Robertson nominated the
incumbent pro- t,m vi the office, Col. j.
pendletou, Of Surrey county, and there be
inu no other nomination, the Ioii was called,
aud the unniuce received the entire Vote
lie was declared 10 be duly elected
\ hill was reported increasing the salary
Of Ire Auditor ui Pubic Accounts Il $500.
On motion OF Mr. Sedien. it was
Resolved, That II the JOINT committee OF
the General Assembly, on the outrages com
mitted at Harper, Fer, BE- especially re
fcrred that portion If the Governors Mes
SAGE hich aliudrS 10 the powers and duties
of the General Government 10 the States.
aud the relations existing between some OF
the Suites and portion Of the citizens there
of, To this commonwealth, who shall ex
anime into the circumstances, and report
a, an early day such views and recommend
such measures as the ex!gency ot the cast
NAV require.
The bill leaning to the Virginia Central
Railroad oGOO, 900, 10 be paid in monthly
instruments was taken up. Mr. Barbour
asked that the bill be- laid on the table, u
tomorrow lie would offer II ryder, allowing
the Orange and Alexandria Railroad I" use
that portion Of the Virginia Central Rail
road between Gordunsvllle and Charlottes-
vile, ON terms to be approved by the Board
of Public Works. The bill wa, laid Oh the
/ rattle
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20
The Presidents Message.

WasnlSGToS, Dec l9.--The message Is not
vet ia type. but il is now considered CERTAIN
that the President will not wait much longer
for the organization Of the House. Ii II
thought by many that the message viii g IN
Tomorrow, or Wednesday at iur,her>, II
is looked ior with much anxiety.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20

Snow on TIE MouNTAISs.-We were IN
formed that the eastward bound train on
the Virginia \ Tennessee road. encountered
snow five inches deep at Mt. Airy, on Satur-
duy morning last, and was still descending.
We had none in Lynchburg, and have had
this winter. LynchLmy IHgiman
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-12-20
From Brownsville.

New ORLEANS, Dec. l9.-BrowuSyilie
dates to the l4lh have been received, IGe
town was defended by three hundred men.
Gor,inss HAD been reinforced but there nad
been NO light