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ALEXA NDRIA.
Correspondence Of Tae Star.

Correspondence Of Tae Star.
ALEXANDRIA, August %, 1859.
The beautiful passenger car being built by MIR.
John summers al his factory on Pitt street for the
Alexandria, IoudOn aud Hampshire railroad 10
now nearly completed. Wedroppe,l In OH Satnr-
day and examined the car throug bout, and were
exceedingly gratified at such an exhibition of the
skill of Alexandria mechanics and to see before
ms such an eloquent though silent rebuke TO those
who think that our old city cannot compete with
northern markets. MIR :. has further contract
from the same company for more Of these cars;
and We trust that the Orange and Alexandria Re- a.
road Company may find il TO their interest to give
him contract to furnish their Lynchburg extern
sion with some of the - same sort -
The first merchandise transported over the Alex
andria, Loudoun and Hampshire railroad was sent
on Saturday by Messrs. X. II Miller. Son Co.
to Vienna station
The house and lot on King street occupied by
Mr.. James A. English, was sold at public sale on
Saturday, TO Mr.. VIM. n. McVeigh, for 60 SIS
Three sailors from ship recently arrived at this
port, amused themselves yesterday by bathing in
one OF our docks, for which sport they after
wards arrested and taken before Justice Summers
ignorance OF our laws, they were discharged by
paying the costs.
There has been 4 camp meeting In progress
since Friday last. on the grounds Of Mr. Joshua
hlbsOn, IN Fairfax county. distant some Is miles
ffoin this city, which has been thus far well at
tended and, until yesterday. very orderly. Du.
ring the proceedings yesterday, a difficulty &C.
CURED between white man (named Burcb) and
a negro. during which ii is said that the negro.
besides being beaten, received a flesh wound in
the thigh from pistol bail fired by Burch, who
was Immediately arrested Burch is from the
District. Large numbers Of persons went ND to
the grounds from here Yesterday, and returned in
the evening c.
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Items Photographed from Ta,,,,.,.,

NAsHIS6IoN, August 24-Tbere il h., Ht,Ia
II ahy doubt, from circumstances which bsv1. -.
Gently tanspired, thata convention or treatv he
tween the United States and Mexico will Sa,,, *.
concluded and received here from Minister Mi - "
early Ia September, la which event senior 80
will return 10 New York with a yiey IT,. w
plete the peenniary arrangements already ini,i
atsd by him. instead Of first laying his plans ~
fore the Juarez government as he originally je.
tended.
This treaty viii probably BE- confined mainly 10
the United States transit over Mexican t-rritorv
with certain commercial privileges or exemption
from customs duties in that connection. together
with provision fer adequate means Of protecti on
IL - confidently asserted that the compensation for
these advantages can EASILY be rendered mutually
satisfactory. Other treaties win be proposed in
que une anu Ia these arrangements there Is no
reason To dou0ithat prOvisi, will be made for the
hatsiacuon OF American claims against Mexico
Distinguished friends Of the Juarez govern
ment. lnelGdih ne number Of Mexicans now here
regard the latest Mexican news As additionally
encouraging Ia the cause Of the
aud speak OF the accommodation of that party
by The Archbishop Of Mexico as a harmless pro,
ceeding.
There is 10 foundation for the rumor that the
Secretary Of War viii resign his seat in the eabi.
ret He hopes soon to retush TO tie Performance
VI bis otacisl duties.
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GEORGETOWN.


correspondence Of The Star.
GEoseErowN, August ~, 1852
We understand chat an unusually large number
Of persons visited thsc.nP meeting now being
held In Fairfax COUNT, virginia, yesterday, and
rowdyism was visible slmosf Everywhere along
the rad Fading thereto and contiguous to the
groued, ansong reckless persons, chiefly from the
Dihuct some r alss,rSanee - also Created rPon
pened, however. was the shooting Of colored
man by young man q resident Of Fairfax) by
the name Of Joseph Birch The ball penetrated
his right side just below the rbs the depth of
some three to four inches, iDficting severe, but
Ii Is supposed not fatal wound. The ball was ex-
tracted from the wound by ply stefan who was
I Mr. William Waters, who died in our city on
Friday evening last doubtless had but few, IL any,
seniors in the District He bad passed his ninety
| second year. He was a native ct Annapolis,
| MARYLAND, was engaged during the revolutionary
war as a privateersman, and was near OF at n or.
| folk, Virginia, at the time IL was besieged and
burned by the traitor Benedict Arnold. Many
70 Washington, where he resided, i'm the firss
Ward. until the destruction Of his property by IRE,
some years ago. after which he returned 10 George
| town again. HIS remains were inferred in the
| Presbyterian burying ground. alongside VI Rich
ard McCubbin. a former friend who fell at the
battle Of Bladensburg the 2sth of August, 1914.
Mr. Waters maintained through life an unblem-
Young Hawkins, who was wounded by Funk
| still lies in very critical and insensibe condi-
| ton. His symptoms grow more alarming daily
| and his physician and friends have despaired Of
| all hope Of his recovery
The advertisement Of "B'' in another column,
(Book and Fancy store for sale,) offers rare OPP
| portunity to any one wishing To embark In well
| esta blished and profitable business.
| We understand that the effects Of the prolonged
| drouth are beginning TO be felt on the g. aud y
Canal. deficiency Of water amounting at some
points to something like foot, is beginning to
| be experienced,
| No very material change has occurred in the
| Flour and Grain market since our last report
There was a sale of some few hundred barrels
very superior standard supertne brands on sasur
day for s. ~ y; ruling price IS. Wh.at-SIaSl
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CANNIBALIsM IN New YoRK.-William vii.
iams and John Crilly had fight in New York
on Friday, in which Williams came out minus
MS nasal organ and one of his ears, which had
been bitten OF by Chilly. The parts were subse
quently recovered and restored to the owner: bu,
1t was found impossible to restore the victims
face to anything approaching its natural condition
complaint was accordingly made against the
cannibal Chilly for may helm, and on being taken
before Justice Steers he was committed for trial
in default Of $1,000. The prisoner, in his exami-
nation, said he thought he bit compliments ear
OF, but he had no recollection Of using his masti
Gators on his antagonists probocis
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Personal.

80. Gen. John A. Dix has accepted the invita-
ton to deliver the Grafton at the coming State
Fair at Albany
49,. Mrs. Harrison, the venerable widow of ex.
President Harrison continues very IN at her resi-
dence at North Bend ..-
80. The Hon. R. II. Stanton for six wears a
member Of Congress, has been elected Common.
wealth's Attorney In the Maysville (Ky) District
49, The London Field, sporting journal. an
nonnces the intention Of one Of the most celebrated
sportsmen of England. Hon. Grantlev Berkeley,
to visit this continent
-''' Benz. J. LOSING, the artist. has received a
commission from the publisher Of the London Art
Journal. to prepare scenes and sketches Of the
Hudson. from its source to its mouth
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II Tie gold SNUFF box, designed by General
Andrew Jackson to be presented to the American
soldier who should aoqnit himself with most
valOr in the late war between the United States
and Mexico, and which. II will be remembered
was some time since awarded to General w ard
Burnett, Of New York, was formally presented At
the City Hall, Nashville, Tenn. on "Wednesday.
the 18th inst Andrew Jack son. Jr being absent.
the presentation was made by DIR. John NJ Law
fence, OF the Hermitage district aud was received
d. the Hon. Gideon Pillow. as the reor~.sn,,-
I've Of General Burnett
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IL Advices from the Sandwich Island. arc N
the Both Of June. The volcano at Mount Loa was
sui In motion There was not single vessel in
Honolulu harbOr under foreign flag on the 3tth
OF June. The whisky duties engaged the atten.
ton Of the government. Several American ship
captains were engaged i'm contest relative to the
taking possession Of some new guano islands
The late tariff on imported goods would not it
was said, be enforced until 1850. The Freen sons
made grand display in Honolulu on ST. John s
Day the oath of June
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An EDITOR SHoT gY A CANDIDATE FOR Cox
eREss.-The Nicksburg Wing of the nth inst
learns that on the "Wednesday previous. the Hon
franklin Smith, the independent Democratic
candidate for Congress In this district shot Owen
Van Nacter, Esq. editor OF the Commonwealth
on tie streets Of that town. controversy aros.
between them about article in the last num,,e,
II the Commonwealth. relative TO the discussion
between Smith and Singleton a, RAYMOND. on
The lst instant The wound OF Mr. Van yacte,
was severe. though not necessarily fatal
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u They have had another dreadful time wi tn
mad bull in New York He got loose from the
butcher that was conducting him by rope
through the city, and rushed through the streets
knocking down and running over men. women
and children (injuring several,) and smashing
show windows and such institutions to atoms
He was finally checked up around an awning
POST, and butchered on the spot
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BARGAIN INTRIGUE, AND CORRUPTION. -
Facts have recently come to our knowledge prov.
ing conci'isi vey that contract has been regularly
entered into between John w. Forney, Of Phila-
delphia, and Mr.. sherman, a member of the
United States House Of Representa- yes from Ohio
disPosing Of the two nrst Offices In the gin Of the
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liza maniac woman, passenger on board the
steamer Louisville, last week, from La Sale 10
St. Louis, threw one If her children over board
when the boat was at Hennepin. The child,
which was three years old. was drowned The
woman threatened the destruction Of her remain
ing child, and also of herself, but was prevented
from committing further outrage by the officers
of the hat
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BANK OF WESTON NOrES-Dox'r TAKE THEM
The Governor Of Virginia has issued his procla-
nation forbidding the collecting officers of the
State to receive notes purporting to have been
Issued by the Bank Of Weston, in rayment of
money due the State. An examination of the
books and proceedings Of the Bank developed
The fact that notes had been issued when there
was not enough specie 10 redeem them, and that
the bank had failed to redeem some Of their notes
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ia self-cOnstituted committee OF gentlemen
IN Baltimore have just collected purse of s7is
for the relief Of the family Of Mr.. George H. Hall
and his son, who. few DAYS since, were killed
by lightning, leaving their family In destitute
rire
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liza Sister Of Charity, known as Sister Cyp-
rian, WIS killed near Baltimore On Saturday al
ternoon, by jumping out of a vehicle, the horse
attached 10 which was running away. She was
in the 45th year Of her age regarded enc of the
best of nurses and had been serving such at the
above institution for The last six or seven years
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UFrom Shillington, we have the Atlantic
Monthly (September No with its inviting brown
covers II has a dozen more articles, and all
readable. Also, from Shillington, we have Frank
Lesiies Magazine for September. containing a
great amount Of matter, good. bad, and indi fer
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UA letter from Brescia speaks of the large
number Of Hungariams deserting from Verona
and Mantua, and says "they have decided to emf
CRATE to America rather than trust any amnesty
which Austria can grant"
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II The cara have commenced running on the
Vicksburg, Shreveport and Texas Railroad for
the first time since the overflow of last spring sub
sided. The track IS stated 10 have been much in
inrrd by the waters from The Mississippi overflow
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rJ-Seven steamships sailed from New York on
Saturday. two for Europe, two for Aspinwall, one
for Havana one for Savannah and one for Charles
ton. The City Of Manchester fer Southampton
and Hayre, took ont sIGs 100 in specie
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III The Germans in Cincinnati organizing
''Blouse battalion for military drill All tn,
men wear the blouse. Several hundreds have al
ready joined the organization.
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Spirit of the Morning Press.

The Constellation descants at length upon The
Sophism Of the Higher Law" and upon "fhe
immortality Of the Opposition 49, - q Z
The InteEiigenrsr publishes and comments IA
vOrably upon the speech Of the Hon. f. Joy
Morris, Of Pennsylvania, delivered during the
last Of Congress ON the necessity Of revision Of
the Tariff, and in favor Of accompanying such re-
vision with larger recognition Of the protective
policy, than is found IN our present revenue sys-
tenn.
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ICAnothsr death from hydrophia has occurred
NJ Orange. n. J., IN the Of boy who had
been cau:eriZed, and who it was hoped had in this
manner been placed out of danger.
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ID The Episcopal Diocesan Convention OF
Western New York commenced its session at FL
mira on the 18th inst. Bishop Lancey, lately re-
turned from trip to Europe, was welcomed back
with great affection and cOrdiality
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UTIt isEOw stated that the project Of erecting
a new Plymouth Church in Brooklyn, \. V, has
been abandoned, and that the trustees have de-
eided to enlarge the present edihce. F..
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Such names as those of George Peabody,
Samuel Quincy, Rothseh hid, Barclay. &c, TO the
new stock IF the Atlantic Telegraph Company,
give assurance of ultimate success
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u The sora-a species CT delicious birds
have made their appearance in the James river
marshes, and will soon be in shooting order.
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THK WKATHRR.-The following report Of the
weather for this morning 10 made from the Morse
Telegraph line to the Smithsonian Institution.
The time of observation Is about O'Clock:
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PERSONAL.

NOTICE.
1 HEREBY Notify the public not TO trust nv wife.
Mariana tondeIlsnr. on my account, as 10 debts
cont acted by her will be paid by the undersirnsd
from this date. GEORGE V0NDERI EHR
Washington, August I'D, Is5a. au2l ST.
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H. number of cricket Clubs have been forme,
IN Baltimore within the last few months, AM
Others are about being started.
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IL A sister of Robert Fulton, says the Harris
burg Telegraph the originator of steamboats, is
an inmate Of the Monroe county (Pa poor house.
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IL A constitution has been framed 70 the
proposed State Of Jefferson in Kansas
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LAND OFFICE Observation-Disclosures township
plats duplicates Of plats that have been worn out
by the wear and tear Of service, are being pre-
pared at the General Land Office, and will, In a
few days, be despatched to Centre Land Office in
Alabama. 81 ..
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NAVAL ORDER .-I.ieut. George w. Young has
been ordered to the receiving ship at New York
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RETURNED .-Commander Raph'l Semmes,. L.
;. ~, has returned to the city, and resumed the
duties Of his position as Lighthouse Inspector.
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REPORT OF SUPERINTENDENT OF INDIANS -
An interesting report has been received by the
Commissioner Of Indian Affairs from Superinten-
dent Cullen, in which is detailed all the incidents
connected with that gent!eman's recent visit 20
the Indians of the northern superintendency. g..
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- - - - =
body Of which Mr.. Sherman Is a member 40
cording to the terms Of this agreement, Mr.. Sher-
man guarantees to Mr.. Forney the votes of the
Republican membefs Of the House for the Clerk
ship, and M Forney guarantees to Mr.. Sherman
the votes Of Messrs. Hickmsn and swsrtze, Of
Pennsylvania, Of the two Douglas Democrats from.
New Jersey, and Of the three Douglas Democrats
from New York-Menrs. Clark, Haskin, and Rey-
nolds-forI the Speakssship
There e1ists nodoubt whateyer that this arrange.
ment has In formally ensefedstnto. We knoik.
not how far the gentlemen whose votes have been
thus formally sold are Themselves parties to the
bargain.
The public will anxiously await further deyel-
opments in the premises; insomnch as though the
tone of political morals and personal integrity in
conaection with public affairs, which have rem
dered Mr.. Forney conspicuous Of late, are be-
coming more prevalent day by day, the country a
large is not yet lost to all Of shame in con-
nection with such matters as that its ears viii fail
| to q ngle from one end of the land to the other
when those developments OF the circumstances
attending this bargain, that must eventually come
! out, shall be made. .
FNovRL Mopz OF MAILINs.-A letter was this
morning received at the General Land ofice
/ from Lafayette. Indiana, which beside having
/ the usual postmark on the envelope had also
written on it ''via Balloon Jupiter" II is sup.
posed this letter was enclosed with the mail bae
which was dropped by Mr.. Wise from this bal.
loon during his recent ascension.
| NAVAL NEws.-Despatehes from Commands
Calhoun, OF the U. s. ship Portsmouth, dated al
Porto Praya July ed, has been received at the
| Navy Department. On that day the ship sailed
for Porto Grande, and from thence would depar
for the Coast of Africa there to assist in the sup
preston Of the slave trade carried Oh by vessels
bearing the American flag.
| REPORT OF A SUPERINTENDENT OF INDIANS -
An interesting report has been received by tn,
| Commissioner Of Indian Affairs from Superinten
dent Cullen, in which is detailed all the incident
connected with that gent!eman's recent visit {,
the Indians of the northern SUPPLEMENTARY
| > ..-"
| LAND OFFICE Observation-Disclosures townshiI
| plats. duplicates Of plats that have been worn on
| by the wear and tear Of service, are being pre-
| pared at the General Land Office, and will In
few days, be despatched to Centre Land Office ii
| Alabama. ts.H ..
RETURNED Commander Raph'l Semmes, L;
IN, has returned to the city and resumed thu
duties Of his position as Lighthouse Inspector
| . ~ '--&--
NAVAL ORDRR-Lieut George w. Young ha
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n EODO FELLOWS HALL, NAVY Yard. >
eil0ws, Hal, 9Th street Navy Yard Will be held
on IL ESDAf EVENING next. the sd instant
IL o CLOCK, To which full attendance is exp cred
.. GEORGE BROWN,
" SeCretary Of hoard Of Trnateea
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'TICE CREAM AND WATER Ices
snd Excursions. at one dollar per gallon. FRESH
GahES Wede syeIy DAY, snd sent to any part Of
and very ehesP Particular attention, paid to fur,
nlshlng veIything In the party line. Ice Cream 70
A1ELpHIA CONFECTIONERY, corner IN Is
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ADJUSTMENTS
SHAKsPEARIAN READING.

SHAkSPEARIAN READING.
NJ WASHINGTON, August ls, lsa.
some Of Ssssiss,as y0Sr mastery rendering Of
your last reading at Philharmonic Hal, we ber -
that you xonld favor the public with sroth
port with your own convenience.
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ss ss %S Is.ss! T:.s :, s"s.
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Tho. ]. fishsr, r.. Wsf.S,' H.rri c MIGianH'
0ETLRMES. Returning my sincere thank for the
KINDLY sentiments expires in your note OF the 18th
r. sdinE from Shakespeare, on Monday evening. the
Hat in'VS ef;, under ySs, P.tCol aEs at Philharmonic
Jos EPa ROGERS
iach Geo. ids secret c Mi Dove Dove T. Wal,
others. '' HSa''a"a
r M5i y Il Rogers 9B wi, read from RIcHARnTHe
pptHnik y THE MERCHANT OF VENICE,
On M6S6sY E E Nh tSscs s%ss. ss,
At PHI HARMONIC HAIL,
Mr.. LANsDos has kindly rendered his services.
Tickets s cents; A gentleman ard two ladie..
81: 10 be had at the Book and Music stores and
a. 1hs oSo,, poofs open at O'Clock. To eomnenos
FANCY DRESS ANRMAsQUERADE BALI.
There mil, A At ahGEIA HOTEL.
r.ds Ba IN y, Re sbs Stsnd Fancy Dress and Mssaus
Sessstt o. ragksbbfasf EVE H%fS 80 P rsIs q
snee with n s,ery variety ~its% S . s be attend
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pBit,noPPiLIE ee p EGahhi e e
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~COUP0N BONks OE THE WASHING
aud des abe investment, being in sums OF We hun
dred dollars each, rsdesInable January 3, 1852 And
snd are for sale b RIG6s 6 co, r. :" VIZ sas
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NOTICE TO PLEASURE SEEKERS-Ths
~ Potomac Steamboat Company, IT,
~ s tbsil On, to the sem, weekly lps
fok oher the public Of Washington and vicinity an
opportunity q eIjoylns tap on the beau fsl Po-
toInac 20 GLYMONT and 40 UIA CREEK twice
daily during the hot weather.
To parties Of three or more excursion tickets will
be issued st one dollar ID each for Gly mont with
privilege OF remaining there all mig hit aud eturninx
next Gay; aso for Aqua Greek. at two dollars S21
with privilege OF remaining or two DAYS,
, rhe angler can enjoy Sne sport with hook and
une al etner q the above Paces, white prroh and
game being plentiful.
Good Hotel accommodations can be had It these
places.
Boats leave foot Of 9Th street at ek g. m. and 6k
p. m Returning. ~ p. IN. and 81 n. IN.
For further lnfoTmatIon lnq 1lre at the COMPANY
Once, No; s!S PenIs,iysnis ayenus, Rsyt dor 70
Brown,s Hotel. GEO. r. HATTfNGEY,
Ticket Agent Potomac Steamboat Companv