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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08
Prince Georges County, Md.

TIE CIRCUIT CoURT-The regular Spring
Term of the Circuit Court for this county me,
here on Monday last On yesterday the case
of the State VS.. Richard A. Harwood, indict,
cd for an assault with intent to kill, upon
Stephen Brady, was tried; Diggs for the
State, Bowie and Berry for defence. The
jury, after brief absence, rendered Il yer.
dict of not guilty.
SALES OF REAL EsTATE.-On Thursday,
the 3lst ultimo, Edward W. Belt, Esq, Trus.
tee, sold at public sale. on the premises, the
real estate of Zadok c. Chesley, deceased,
consisting of one hundred and thirty one
acres 1t was purchased by William p. Pun
phrCy, Esq, at S25 per acre.
On Friday, the first instant, Richard b. B.
Chew, esq., Trustee, sold Mount Calvert"
the home place of the late Captain John
Brookes, containing six hundred and twenty
acres of land, to Major Samuel ii. Berry, at
S48, sc per acre.
On the same day, C. G. Magruder, ESQ.,,
sold at public sale. Brooke Hill, adjoining
Mount Calvert, and belonging to the same
estate, containing three hundred and twenty
acres of upland and sixty acres of contingu-
Gus marsh land. 1t was purchased by Gen.
Thomas F. Bowie, and Richard B. b. Chew
ESQ.,, at So. Is per acre.
AGRIcuLTuRAL CoLLEGE.-The Maryland
Agricultural College is expected to be SO far
advanced as to be ready for the reception of
pupils during the coming Fall. One Of the
wings Of the main building is now approach
ing its completion.
PNEUMONIA AND PLEURIsY.-The Laurel
Beacon, of Saturday last, says, we regret to
hear that a number of cases of pneumonia
and pleurisy, are prevailing to a great extent
in that neighborhood. none however, have
proved fatal-thanks to our skilful physi-
cians-Panter'S Adr.
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Militia Musters.

Another one of those Virginia fsrces,
y'clept militia muster" took place IN
Leesburg on Saturday last. Unless the sys-
tenn is materially improved, and these peri
odical parades conducted in better style than
they seem to have been throughout the State,
the sooner the entire thing is done away with,
the better .-LOuloun Mirror.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

Since the second week in February, Mr..
VIM. C. Burton, of Lynchburg Va, has lost
Eve valuable negroes, and has at this time
two others, whose situations are extremely
critical. Previous to the beginning of the
present year these slaves were all in the
enjoyment of good health. About the latter
part of January, they were taken sick, all
at the same time, and of the eight thus sim
gulsrly affected. only one has recovered
The last one died on Saturday night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

"Exedra," the residence of the late DR..
D. Heaton, near Purcellville, in Loudoun
county, was last week sold to DIR. Robert
German of Florida, for the sum of $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

Our New Orleans exchanges continue to
come to us, "all in bunch"-the papers
of whole week arriving together in one
dayss mail
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

Commissioner Bowlin, it seems, is quite
Cesarian in the diplomatic line! He has,
with the aid of the Emperor of Brazil, Gen.
Urquiza, &C., according to the reports,
made speedy end of the Paraguayan diff
culty-Paraguay pleased enough to have "a
safe deliverance." The Commissioner "came,
saw, and conquered"-and the warlike feet,
with all its armament, will come back-not
having an opportunity to knock the walls of
fort about Lopez's ears-we trust with the
officers and crews in good health, and the
steamers in condition to be sold for as much
as they cost-though that is questionable
Is Paraguay to be made to 'foot the bill' of
expense incurred by the fitting out of the
expedition? At any rate, the people of this
country will be glad that there is to be no
further outlay.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

The Charleston Mercury, discussing the
steadily increasing tendency of political par
ties towards purely sectional organization,
expresses some doubt as to whether the
Charleston nominating convention will ever
meet, and says that if it does, the Democrat
10 party can only DO properly represen1'
tod in it by southern delegates. The whole
party in the north, it alleges, is tainted
with anti-slavery heresies or prejudices,
and it is utterly averse to supporting
the slaveholding States in the assertion OF
their rights. 1t cites the refusal of the
Northern Democracy to sustain the Lecomp-
ton policy of Mr.. Buchanan, and their gene
raj desertion of his administration, in sup
mort of this opinion. Meantime, it says, the
Southern Democracy is gradually crystalli'
sing TO meet this hostile organization; and it
looks forward to purely sectional contest
ct the next election.
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The result OF the fugitive slave case, In
Philadelphia-brought about directly in the
face of, and contrary to, the most positive
proof from the most unimpeachable sources
will naturally, and we may add, properly,
cause, to say the least, dissatisfaction and
indignation at the Soulful being another
evidence of the difficulty experienced in car
rying out LAW of the land, in those sec
tons of the country where the passions, and
prejudices, and feelings of the people, are
opposed to that law. This is, or should be,
country where the Lar must be paramount
and supreme, if We wish to see its institu.
tions preserved, its peace maintained, and
its union and harmony secured. The Fugi-
tive Slave Law was enacted, we admit, for
the preservation and protection, particularly,
of the people Of the South-bat the people
of all sections are interested in upholding 1t,
and obeyiug it, because it is the la~--be-
cause it is for the bereft of their fellow-citi-
zens-and because, to deny their constitu-
tional obligations and repudiate their boun-
den duty, is to create alienation and distrust,
to excite agitation and strife, to invite retail
alton, and to array one portion of the Union
against the other. If it be answered, that
in the case before us, the matter was legally
tried, and the legal decision of the proper
tribunal must be taken as correct, We reply,
q we have before said, that no argument of
this kind can cover up or conceal the fact,
that fraud and perjury were resorted to, in
order 10 accomplish the defeat of the law,
and that the Identification Of the fugitive.
and the proof of his being fugitive slave,
was ample and complete; and that he was
liberated, in truth, only in compliance with
the popular wish that he should be set free.
The proof presented in this case, adduced to
show title to any other property, would
have settled the matter for the claimant, in
FIVE minutes. In a matter, where the Flu
Eitive Slave Law was concerned, it weighed
nothing in the scale!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

The American State Council. Of Mary
land" met in Baltimore. on the eth, and
adopted resolutions in favor Of the co-opera-
ton of the "whole body of Conservative OPP
position, in all the States of the Union, to
ssnd delegates hereafter TO a convention to
nominate candidates for President and Vice
President whose past life, eminent fitness,
and unouestionable nationality. shall entitle
them TO the conservative support OF the whole
country" They repudiate sectionalsm IN
every shape or form, whether as Abolition
ists q the North, or a. Secessionists at the
South"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08
SOUTHBRN PROTECTION INSURANCl
y COMPANY, ALEXANDRIA,. VIRGINIA
CAPITAL OVER $260,O00,

AND CONSTANTLY lNtKEASlNh.
The Charter Of this Company offers more iayor2-
BILE advantages to the farmer and others, than any
other Company chartered in the State, by insuring
with or without premium note. II the applicant
prefer, he can pay the full an0rnt of the premium
in cash. OF by ctccting a cash insurance for two
years. the insured saves eighth OF the amount
ne would otherwise have to pay; or by becoming
member. and giving small premium note, the ~
sured saves nearly half of the amount charged
by Stock Companies. when InSurmg from year d,
year. This IS the advantage resulting from ih'
combination Of THE CASH AND MUTUAL
PRINCIPLE.
This Company commenced issuing Policies
sgainst loss OF damage by fire, on the lttn %
March, 1854, since which time over five thousand
seven hundred persons have insured ana becoH'
members Of the Company, and over thirty thou
sand dollars have been paid for losses. HUyIUs
trebled our business during the past year. We feel
grateful for the liberal patronage bestowed upon
Mo Company thus far. and for it, hattcring pros
poets of future usefulness. The Directors hope
and believe. that, by prudence. caution, and Rigid
system of economy, they will establish for thu
Company a reputation for cheapErss and .airiy
not surpassed by any Company IN the |. state
All differences in settlement of LOSSES may Do
determined by three dsintcrcsted arbitrstJrs OF tho
County where such loss happened. TO b mutually
chosen by the insured and the Company.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

DIKfN IDkS.
H. Huntington, ChaS. Boswell, Job Aliyn,
Albert Day, Henry keney. John 7. Brsce,
Jas Goodwin, Calvin Day, Charles J. Rus.
limo. c. Allyn. Secy. II. Huntington. Prr'L
c. {. Lyman, As't. Sec'y. VIM. y. Bower. A,tuary
This old and reliable Company. established Tor
nearly FIFTY YEARS, continues to Insure agan,t
Loss or Damage by Fire, on Dwellings, Warehouse
Stores, Merchandise, Mills, Manufactures and most
other kinds Of property, on its usual satisfactory
terms.
Particular attention given to insuring Farm Pro
pcrty, consisting of Dwellings. Barns. aud Out
Buildings connected and Furniture, Live Stock,
Hay, Grain, Farming Utensils, dc &C., contained
in the same for term Of three five year. a; .,r
rates of premium.
Applications for Insurance may be made 10 the
undersigned, the ddy ombori:ed Ayc"for AcAnn.
dra and vicinity.
Losses equitubly adjusted at this Agency, sri
paid Immediately, upon satisfactory proof, N
funds current in the eties Of Ns'c lo'k az Bo'o',
rs the assured may prefer.
feb 5-d3m ANDREW JAMESON. Agent
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The New York Herald advises the Presi-
dent to send the Paraguay feet, as soon as
ever it returns to this country. to the ports of
Nicaragua, to operate there
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INSURANCE AGENCY.

JAMES s. ROGERS, at Wm. H. Fo~'r & So
No. 4, .Souh Whnrrs., .iycu far
A LBEMARLE INSURANCE COMPANY.
n CHARL0TTESVILLE, VIRGIN
CASH CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 1897 $50 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

The Wing General Committee Of New
York had meeting on Monday evening, at
which Mr.. Hiram Ketchum presided and
made speech. The gist of his remarks was
to the effect that the Wings would not allow
themselves to be forced by either the Re-
publicans or Democrats to support any man
for the Presidency, except man who by his
antecedents had proved himself national
man, and who could be relied on as a nation
al Chief MAGISTRATE.
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other respects, congratulated himself that h..
and Smith stood on the same grounds f
you read the newspapers, the great fountain,
Of light and information, and You ought u
take them and pay for them, you will ,c,
there is fuss in Alexandria about smith,
speech to the Know Nothing> in -. Thrra
are some facts not to be denied. l>t There
WAS a democratic meeting held and Smith
did not 90 to it. The know Nothlngs AaI
meeting at the same time and they invited
Smith. Some say he accepted the invitation.
and some say he didn't. The Know No,b.
ings were told Smith would adore, them q.
the Marshall House and they went Their.
with banners &C., the pomp Of war upon
Democracy and he did address them 20
their satisfaction, and Democrat ca.,rl
him traitor. He got but 60 out OF lUD Dem.
ocratic votes in lexandria-one-cighth H..
Sentinel admits. Of5l 900 Democratic vote,
in the District Smith got about $1,000. Ia
Here is one. a Flag and an Eagle AMI
Put none but Americans on guard" They
put hin, on guard Voice-"lle got in 200
company for once They rewarded him
for his services. He would not hold the Ian.
tern, but he marched behind sam VIII,
did hold it, he would not enter the cuycrt ba.
he stood on guard. In May - Col. ". j.
Green brought to light the fact of the Wa.
ker Letter. Walker wrote to Smith 10 ask /:
he would take the Know Nothing nomira.
ton. Smith replied he did not like to writ.
to a stranger, but would meet him in Fred
cricksburg Walker did not think Smith
4. ,nl .,;l =,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

One of our contemporaries in Virginia,
lately attended Westmorelsnd Court, and
records As his experience "that there was
too much politics, and too little money there,
for his convenience" We hope for better
things hereafter. .- > ..-...
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-08

II. W. Thomas. Prcst. ". d. Massey, Treasure
T. Is. Robertson.N .Prcs't T.. Saugstcr SECRETARY
JAS. T. CLOSE, Actunry q General Az"
NH 2y-cSdIy
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1859-07-28
TESTERS
IMPROVED SHUTTLE
toUE. STITCH
81 Wing MAC HINES.

'l,nlS is the mos reliable ewing Machine CIV
/ a offered in this'murket, both in the quail
ty of It's work, lite durability and simplicity. -
Tho operation Of it is easier learned than that
Of any other machine, while it works with ease
on the fneet silk or heaviest cloth, which it
works in n very superior manner; mnkio,- II
strait, evenly laid seHm, much finer than ordi-
nary hand work, while both sidea Of tho coth
are stitched alike. ItrIrely gets out Of wU rtin
order or requires repairing, and ia so simple
that an operator can perform ali ordinary re
pairs 1t. until it Is worn out. With all tn ese
ndvautag rs over other machines, we feel conf
dent Testers Pnteut Sewing Machines will he st
meet the wants % iLWilirr, al niGCa - ..I'.si-
featuring clothiers, tailors, or nry others re-
curing Il senm in their work, will find this
achine that will do their work in . rapid ana
substantial manner, and much nicer than the
ordinary way. Families who require much
sewing will II nd this Machinc peculiarly adapt-
ed to their wants, besides saving labor enough
in fow months 10 pny for il. Taiiors will find
n great swing by using this Sowing Machine.
besides being always sure Of a superior quality
of work that does not rip, aud that looks much
nicer thai. hand work.
REFERENCE TO A FEW PERSONS USING THEM.
J. ". Richardson, Merchant Tailor, Gay St.,
near tho Church.
Levi Perry Co., Shoe store, 179 Ealt. st.
S. Strider. Mantilln Factory, BaltiHOre ST.,
ove- PARIS China stcre.
J. Evans, No IS Baltimore street.
James Taylor, No. 3iG Baltimore street.
MISC Rate Wilyard. 10 Constitution street.
Mrs. T.. A. Beard. 80. 30 Ensor street.
Mrs. Buckmille err ~ McEldCrry street
Mrs. Watson, 1875 Hamburg street.
Mrs, p. Brooks, ii7 Hamburg street.
L. D. CHASE. Agent, lG: BALI. st..
Opposite the Adams Express Co.
baltimore. juno lG, ls59.-ly.
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WATEnMELoNs-Wc have just enjoyed
the pleasure of discussing . delicious Water
melon, the first of the season, sent us ty
Herman IIobrock, Esq He las plenty more
OF the same sort left at his Green Grocery
establishment on Mechanic street, where those
iohd Of this rich fruit can supply themselves
upon accommodating terms. He is prepared
to furnish everything in lis line of business.
FoRTCSATE EsCAPE.-On Saturday last
a little son Of Mr.. John 7. Agncw, oil this
city, q boy Of some twelve or thirteen sum-
mers, narrowly escaped losing an eye. 1t
seems that lie proceeded to halter his faith
ers COW. as he had frequently done before.
when he was struck 4 fraction below the ball
of the eye by the point OF her horn, MS she
was tossing her head about in n playful
mood. or TO shake off the flies. The blow
was sufficient, had it stuck Immediately in
the eye, to have destroyed the power of sight,
but fortunately, it fell little lencath 1t,
leaving only small hruisc, which frigltcn-
cd more than it hurt him.
We cory from The y. York Evening Express
the following:
Frcights will he reduced on the New York
Genital and Eiic roads, unless Mr. Garrett con
sents to abandon the advantage now taken OF
water lines t. Baltimore. Mr.. Moran is willing
to wait until Monday before reducing rates
while the n. York Central is for prompt meas
urcs. The Efic has determined to follow the
en- m
Thus far no reductions have been made, and no
answers from Mr.. Garrett il expected Icitrc the
2Gth. Tao Baltimore AMI ohio feels very
strong, and is not ready to surrender what it
call its natural advantages. Shouldth north
crn line reduce rates. the southern routes viii
at once follow, thus re-opsning the old war.
SECOND DIvIDENp.-It will he seen 10y
reference to another column that James H.
AMMAN, Esq, Trustee Of the Cumberland
City Bank will pay a second DiviIcnd of
Twenty five per cent on the dollar to such
of the creditors of tho Bank as have hereto
fore filed their claims. or who shall file them
on or before the lst day Of October next
Fire in tie N5un'aijs. Wills Mountain.
Just at the northern limits of the city, has
hecn on IRE i"f several Gays past Inc IRE pre-
scmts beautiful spectacle at night. 1t has
destroyed large quantity Of cord wood We
learn, belonging to Samuel Erklcs. Esq.
some say as much as six hundred cords.
AENUAL ADDRESS. Prof. J. NJ. Colby, Of
this city, will deliver the annual address lc-
fore the Mount Vernon Literary Society of
Washington College, at Chcstertown, Nd
the Sth OF August.
Drought. This region Of country is suf.
fcring greatly for the want Of rain Vcgcta-
ton Of every kind is burning up.
Nail Change We understand that the
mail service over the National road is about
to be changed from three 10 six times week
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Georges Creek G. Frostburg Goa
DIR. BRUNON'S
CONCENTRATED REMEDfES
FOR DELICATE DISEASES.

No. 1.-THE GREAT Speed.
~ eradicAtes ul the evil effects Of Sci: Abuse,
such na general debility, loss Of memory, vast
ing away Of the organs, or any constitutional
dcrangcmo is us impotency, and weakness of
the seqGal organs, brought on 10y the unrcstrain-
ed Indulgence of the p,s..ons. Price 81
No. 3 THE CONCENTRATED BALM
Will cure In eight drys, any case Of gonoorrhUa,
is without ta,te or smell and requires no re.
striction of diet. Price ono dollar.
No. S.-CoNCENTRATED TERED.-Tho
use Of this renedJ will cure elect in abort
time, and can show certificates Of cures effect
ed after all others have failed; this Is al 20 tustc
less md without smell. Price one dollar
No. 4.-CONCENTRATED PUNITER.-Is
the only remedy known that will posiii, ely cure
stricture6 OF the uretha, no matter Of how long
standing or neglected the case may 10. Price
one dollar.
No. 5.--ANTIMERCURIAL rILLs.--All
persons who have used this dreadful drug inner
cury.) (Which rema ins in til" system for years.
causing so many chronic 4 eases sh ould use
the,o Pills. which will entirely cOunteract the
effects and remove it from tho system. Price
one dollar.
No G-ORIENTAL PAsTILLS--Ts GER
tain cure for female Irregularities, or suppress
sion of the menStruntior. Price tvs dollars.
No. THE CONCENTRATED AMARIN
Cures the whites, falling of the womb, nervous
ness, painful mcnsttuation. Price one dollar.
No. s.-TlIE SOI.UIOR-Ts remedy that
has never been known to fail curing Gravel,
and all aTe ctions OF tho kidneys and bladder.
Price one dollar.
Either Of the above remedies will be sent by
mnil to any part of tho United States, on re-
cept Of the price annexed. Circu!nis containing
full particulars may he obtained by enclosin G
one Post Stamp. Address
DIR. FELIX DRtNON,
Pos, 0Trce Box 90. Philadelphia, Pa.
y. E.-The Doctor may be consultedin com
plicatcd cafcs by letter or personally, but only
such letters will BIO answered ms contain n rea
sonahlc fee. OFFICE, Old York Road
Calluwhill 81. May 10. lS59--ly.
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New Lumber Yard.

TIVE un dersigned have now on hand an os.
1 sortInent Of LU MBER, Of Various sizes ard
qualities. SHfNG LES, LATHs. &e., to which
they making CONSTANT additions, 90 az TO
keep up n full supply at ell. times.
OHeo and T;trd ut RE South eDa # Centre ST.,
where the public orc invited TO cal befors pur-
chasing elsewhere, as We will endcHvor to sell,
wholesale OF retail, on the most accommodating
terms.
Georges Creek G. Frostburg Coal
will be furnished by the cargo, on board Of
Boats, or by the car load at Cumberland and
,ints eastward on the line of the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Orders by mail either for
Lumber or Coal, are respectfully aolieited ana
Il all receive prompt attention.
q. W. 4 s. VI. UALLER,
July Ia, ia5q-em. Cumberland Nd.
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ID | Il D.

On Friday the 22l inst, at the house OF
her father, Mr.. Burgess Magruder, Mrs. Re-
becca MdgW, in the 22d year Of her age. She
leaves husband an infant daughter and nu-
merous relatives to mourn their loss.
The deceased was Of most amablc and az
fectionatc disposition and beloved by all who
knew her.
IT. this city, on Monday evening last, M.
Henry S. Natting'ey, aged q years, G mcnths
and IL days.
Alex. Gazette, and Port Tobacco papers
please copy.
In this city, on Wednesday morning. 2Oth
inst, Mary, only child of William and Mary
Ann Walsh, aged months.
On the morning Of the 81 inst, Mt the res
idence Of her mother, near Marshfeld. War
rem county, Indiana, Of consumption, Mss H.
l.. 7nm5te, aged ~ years. months. and
two DAYS.
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Order of Publication.

Rosunna James 30. 1920. In tho Circuit
". Court for Allcguuy County n \
John I0mca. } a Court Of Equity.
IiiE object If this bill /. to procure n decree
L div,r.Ins tho complainant from tho deem
dIHt, It ri"cnin .Hrt'inoui,.
tho bill states thai the complninant ntermHr-
Rod with defendant IN .sis Tint more than
i've wars uEo he abardrncd hcr, and has lived
out 81 the state OF MARYLAND ever since lie II.
hanAonrd her, and Il nj h. now livcs out Of the
State -. Maryland, and that he hasncyer lived
with her since he nhnudohcd her.
1t i. thercupnn udjudgcd and ordered, that
the complainant, ly 'nus!nE copy Of this or.
der to v" inserted in some newspaper published
in The City OF Cumberland. once n week for one
month before the LIST day Of August next, give
notice to the said absent defendant Of the OBJ
iect ard subStanc" Of this bill, md warn him
to appear in This Court in person or bv solicitor.
on or before the I'd day Of November, 1859, to
uns%"r the premises nni show cUrsc If my he
has, why decree ought not to pass as prayed
Trac Copy
Tcst--TI. RESLEY.
June 20, Itio--lm. Clerk.