Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-11
News Of the Day.
"To sAor the rery aye and body Of the TINE:

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The marble Sarcuphagus, for the remains
of Henry Clay, designed to be placed in
monument i'll progress Of erection at Lex
in.ton, n.y., is now receiving the finish
ing touches in Philadelphia, and will be re-
moved to its destination III short time. Ii
is made of white Pennsylvania marble, from
design by Mr.. Frederick Graef, and is i'll
the form Of coffin, with pail partially
covering it, \ wreath cut in the top, will
contain only the name of the deceased. The
remains of Mr.. Clay were buried at Ash
laud, the coffin being enclosed in 4 leaden
case. As the Sarcophagus is large enough
70 receive the case, il will not be necessary
TO disturb the corpse. The base Of the mon
ument, in which it is to be placed, is 50 con-
structed as 10 admit Of the Sarcophagus being
seen.
The Germans of Philadelphia, made an
imposing procession on Wednesday evening,
in honor of the memory of Schiller. From
fifteen hundred to two thousand persons
were in line, each carrying torch, whilst
numerous transparencies and other devices,
including large bell and printing press,
added to the interest Of the display. The
German residents along the route Of the
procession, Illuminated their houses and
made brilliant displays of fireworks. Sa-
lutcs were also fired during the march Of the
procession On reaching Broad street the
torches were placed in a pile and consumed,
and after listening to an appropriate address,
the gathering dispersed.
Ca Saturday Mayor Henry of Philadelphia
received information that the Stadt theatre,
on Cullowhill street-a place of amusement
would be opened on Sunday evening for Il
secular entertainment The Mayor imme
diately transmitted to the managers com
municatlon setting forth the illegallty OF
such display, and expressing his determi-
nation to prevent it hv force. No notice,
however, was taken of the Mayors letter,
and the entertainment was about to com
mence rs promised. when the police appear
ed, arrested one or two OF the attaches, and
closed the establishment.
A letter from Rome to Partisan journal
gives an account of the assassination, at
Velletri, Of NJ. Spontoni, who belonged to
one of the first families of the place. He
was about to be married. and had just gone
through with the ceremony of betruthal,
when, as he was returning home, he was as
sailed by two persons wearing masks, one OF
whom pinioned his arms, and the other stab
bed him with dagger. 1t was thought
that he was the victim of the Italian socle-
ties.
Some time ago man was robbed in Gin
cinnati, and did not know on who to lay the
charge. The money was in gold coin, and
he supposed no one but his wife knew where
it was placed. Some time after the lady
left, ostensibly to visit some friends IN Lou
isville, but did not come back. An ex-
Mayor of the city also left about the same
time, and it was afterwards learned that the
pair had left together for parts unknown,
undoubtedly taking the deserted husbands
money along.
Rev. Elphaz Parker, of Chester county,
Pa, was convicted last week of killing and
stealing bullock, and sentenced to "du-
rance vile" for one year. Rev. Mr.. Miner,
of killingly, Conn, was attacked some time
since and nearly killed by Othaniel Russell.
a returned Californian, who charged Miner
with too great intimacy with Mrs Russell.
Miner has confessed his and the lady's guilt
and has left for parts unknown, leaving u
wife and three or four children.
A Young man named Vim. Munday, has
been paying attentions to young lady re-
siding in the neighboorhood of Tenth and
Locust streets, Philadelphia, for some time.
During an interesting tctc-a-tete, which hap
pened day or two since, William, as II Is
alleged, removed diamond ring from her
finger, valued at $50, and appropriated it to
his own personal use. \ charge of larceny
was brought against him by the young lady,
and the loving William was committed to
answer it at court.
The New York Express contends that
while the supply of gold seems to promise
results greater than any that have as yet
been attained, that of silver is equally likely
to increase in amount. AS soom as Il route
is opened up from Arizona to the Gulf Of
California, and capital is brought 10 bear on
the rich mineral lodes of the Territory, there
is no doubt that immense quantities OF the
latter will be shipped to that port.
The Winchester Nirginian says:-"The
Winchester Mount Vernon Rifles, Captain
VIM. L. Clark, Jr received on Monday their
arms from Harper's Ferry, in obedience to
an order from Gov Wise. Our knowledge
of the material of this new Company, ena-
bles us to give pledge that the bearers Of
these guns will perform efficient and patrl-
otic service"
1t is stated that Gov. Wise has received 4
dispatch from Wythville, Va, informing him
that Coppie. brother Of the one now in jail
ut Charlestown, had been arrested and
lodged in jail at Wythcville. As that is not
the direction which the Governor sup
posed the fugitive would take, he doubts his
being the man.
They have giant in Ohio, who, though
but seventeen years of age, weighs three
hundred and ninety-six pounds, and is seven
and one-third feet high. lie is son of the
celebrated Scotch giant, James Randall,
who exhibited himself at Peal's museum. in
the cid Masonic Hall, at Philadelphia, 10 or
10 years ago.
Sir James Clarke, the eminent London
Physician, has just retired from his Office OF
personal physician in daily attendance on
the Queen. He has had charge of the health
az tha lDucen for ~ wears since her pirlhOOi.