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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
A Rebuke-rhe schism in Pennsylvania.

The organ affects to be greatly scandalized
bv the recent movement OF the anti Admins
~tration Democrats in Pennsylvania.
Now, whatever others choose u say ot the
affair, the Presidents personal retaIners
have no cause of complaint. The people
must remember the Illinois canvass. That
was a contest in which the fortunes of the
Democracy were suspended Oh tie chances ut
Il victory over the Black Republican forces
The Legitimacy and authority Of the party
organization were undeniahly on the side Of
Judge Douglas. He was supported by nlEe-
t~y-nine of every hundred Democrats in the
State. He was opposed by all the elements
of the Opposition. And the issue distinctly
involved the alternative of a Black Republi-
can or Democratic ascendancy in the most
steadfast State in the North, for while
PENNSYLVANIA has contributed i'll every in
stance 10 the success of the Opposition, and
has gone with the Democracy only IN the
hour of triumph, Illinois never deserted the
party. no matter how adverse the current Of
popular feeling. In 4 struggle Of ~ much
CONSEQUENCE TO the interests Of the Drmocra-
tic party, and of which the result WAS fear
fully uncertain. the immediate adherents oi
the President ~revolted against the Democra-
tic organization, and exerted themselves Ia
natically for the election of the Black Rerub-
lean candidate. What right have they u af-
feet Indignation at the rebellion in Pennsylya-
MAJ They set the example ofdelection. They
struck the first blows against the authority ot
party organization. In a most critical con.
test they contributed every thing in their pow
err 10 the success Of the Black Republican
candidate. We repeat. therefore. that it il
not for them to denounce the schismatics ot
Pennsylvania. Instead of assumlng III attn
tude of injured innocence, and uttering cry
of ~virtuou, Indignation, they should SUBMIT 10
the rrtributire stroke with the humility Of
conscious criminals WpshinytDn StUt5S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
American Institutions.

Human nature is not changed, nor Parlla-
mentary nature improved by the action of
Democratic institutions. In many respects
the American Congress il not so well man
aged as the British Parliament. in no re-
spects is it better managed. There is ust a.
much party feeling there, and party feeling
is lust AZ obstructive to public business
True, they are all Liberals of some shade or
other, but Liberals las. indeed, we see AT
home) can fight among themselves Just as
vigorously as against their natural oppo-
nents. There are no Tories or Cunserva-
tives in America: but Wings. Democrats,
and Republicans, whatever similarity we
may ascribe to such designations, are found
to grapple in conflict with quite a. much
luminosity and quite rs much torgettulness
of public interests rs ans OF our parties at
home. As a matter Of fact. TOO. II Is per
fectly certain that abuses of administration
attain 10 a greater magnitude in America
than here. More jobs are perp"trated for
party purposes. and all that machinery Of
faction which forms so deplorable q draw
back on constitutional government is far
more active and more comprehensive III the
InlteQ states tnhn III has ever Dtei III li~
country. If, in short. we take an impartial
survey Of the United States and their Gov
ernment, we shall be induced to conclude
that the advantages Of that country are al
most, if not entirely, Independent Of its Ad-
ministratiou. The States are prosperous,
not because their Government makes them
50, but because the resources Of their terri
tory are largely in excess of their present
population. They are lightly taxed, not be,
cause their Government is either economical
or torbearing, for it is VIGOROUSLY asgr"s-
sive, but because the youth Of their States
leaves them with little debt, and their geo
graphical position exempts them from any
need of warlike establishments. except for
the purposes Of conquest. If, however, they
are to 90 on as they have begun. they will
assuredly accumulate debt and cmbarrass-
ments at IL much earlier period of national
existence than we did, and i'll the interval
it is plain that they cannot boast Of a better
OF more business-like Administration .-Lon-
don Times. .Mprch %.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
The Confidence Game.

Theophilus A. Orr, who arrived in this
city. Yesterday from Virginia, GU his way
to Nebraska to purchase land, was yester-
day done out of S4oO in notes on the bank Of
the Old Dominion. by a swindler, in one Of
the common, often exposed, ways, The
sharper formed his acquaintance quite skill
fully, and managed to make Mr.. Orr believe
him Il gentleman Of scrupulous honesty
and much importance in the city. Finding
out the errand the Virginian was on and MS
certaining the character of his money, Mr..
Sharper advised him to go to some broker
and have his bills changed for Missouri mo
ney or gold. He afterwards said that if Mr..
Orr would 90 with him to his room at Bar
NUNS Hotel he would give him gold for the
notes and only charge him one-halt OF one
per cent. for the exchange. The llrglnlan
consented, and was shown to MIR. Sharper's
room which turned out to be the gentleman's
parlor. Here the swindler took the s4ooand
said he would 60 to his safe in the next
room, get the gold, and bring it in a few mo-
ments. Mr.. Orr took a seat. MIR. Sharper
passed into the ladies' parlor, thence down
stairs and into the street. The NirginIan
waited for some time. but We have not heard
that the 500, minus the exchange. came to
hands,. LouiS Republican.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Louis Napoleon.

The Paris correspondent Of the Journal OF
Commerce, under date of March "a, speak
ing Of the late Review, says:
horseback from the Palais Royal, in a Gene
rails uniform, Ia join the Emperor's suite,
was made the object of an ovation such as he
is bv no means used to. The demonstration
seemed 10 point To his late secession from the
Cabinet, and the reasons supposed to have
led to it, and there were few cries of Iire
Phoi1. The object appeared to be to prove
that he, and the cause he is presumed To rep
resent, are popular with the masses. lie and
his father, Prince Jerome, rode on each side
of the Emperor. and appeared to be in high
favor. Louis Napoleon himself, too, seemed
OH this occasion 10 court the cries of the peo-
pie, or at least to desire to give them an OPP
portunity Of displaying their feelings towards
himselfand his recent acts. When quitting
the field after the review, he suddenly gave
orders to withdraw the sentinels and allow
the crowd to come close up to him, as he rode
ut the head of his Etat-Maior. He was, in
fact. in advance of his staff and the Cent
gardes 50 that in one moment his horse was
surrounded on every side by the eager null
titude. He literally rode among the pillows
of the crowd. The movement was popular
and artful, and as caps and blowses' pre-
dominated. he was loudly cheered; but it
was noticed that IA he drew nearer the
Champs Elysees. and came amongst the
black coats" the enthusiasm sunk almost
to zero"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Letter from Fairfax.

Correspondence Of tie 1lerandria Ga=efts.
C~ESTKEvILLE, FAIRFAX Co., Va, April ~,
lS59.-The mountains were covered with
SHOW yesterday morning, while a slight frost
visited the lowlands at night. The vegeta-
ton of forest and field is developing with
wonderful rapidity. The deep rose-tinted
bloom of the peach orchards. two weeks
since, has been succeeded by the paler hue
of the apple blossoms. Even the Persian
lilac is opening it's fragrant thyrse of lowell
ness and bloom. In favorable situations,
clover has made astonishing progress. As
a general thing, the season, so far, has been
very favorable for the growth of various
grasses. The amount Of plaster used as a
fertilizer is supposed to be largely in adj
vance of former years.
The Board Of Justices for the entire Coun-
ty-24 in number-met Yesterday, at the
Court House, to decide upon the apportiOn.
ment of liquor licenses, for the various dis
tricts and precincts.
Our worthy and efficient Magistrate for
Centreville, James p. Machen, esq, though
said to be representing the feelings and views
of real estate owners, and q large majority
of the citizens generally, in his opposition t"
legalizing a licensed liquor store. was over
ruled by a majority of one. NlATOR.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Discussion between Goggin and Montague
III Caroline C0uVlt.Y, "a.


Mr.. Montague seemed TO labor hard. lie
evidently felt the power of Goggin's argu-
ments and position. and could only excuse.
not defend. Mr.. Letcher: he often lost his
temper and made his poorest hits aud least
effective arguments when INDUCING his voice
TO its utmost limits in attempted d%enounce-
mcnt Of Goggin and his political party and
principles. The resolutions of % and 99. OF
course were again resurrected, and the great
and undying principles Of State Rights gwen
10 the people, according to Gunter.
Mr.. Goggin %rejoined in a most triumphant
speech-Speaking with great huency, power.
courtesy and felicity. If he tells an anecdote
it is sure to illustrate with great point and
crushing effect: if he answers Il charge IT is
done with Il completeness and kindness which
at once attracts and satisfies; if he comes 10
the logic of argument it falls with sledge-
hammer force; if you want the history OF the
political workings of the country, you have
but 10 listen To him rs he instructs the YOUTH
tti p~otiticai aspirant; and last but not least.
il you would witness the generous prompt
ings ola genial nature ever ready to enjoy
the free and kindly interchange Of friendly
talk and sympathy with the people, just
watch Goggin. 1t was not to be mistaken that
there was a deep and favorable impression
made by him on the stand and Court Green,
and We hope he may find himself after the
election in a position To extend that generosi-
ty (which SO peculiarly characterizes him TO
Mr.. Letcher, ''by parloning all the %latter's
political sins."-Fred. Ueraii.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Treasure Trove.

On Saturday. the ID inst, Madison Gwa!t-
nev, of Surry county. pl"ughcd up a bottle
containing curious descriptions OF silver
and gold coin. amounting 10 about three
hundred dollars. On Tuesday following,
another bottle containing about the same
amount, was brought to light. We have
seen three of the pieces. One was an Eng
lish gold piece. one a Spanish pillnr dollar,
and the third was a cut piece Of silver with
the pillars stamped upon it. worth about a
dollar. The pillar dollar was dated l1aj.
There is a legend in Surry that seven bottles
containing money were buried about lel2by
q misery old negro. His motive IN secret
ing il was IL save it from falling into the
hands of the British. who were ascending
James river. at the time Of the hiding
The bottles found are supposed 70 be a part
Of tue hidden treasure. We conjecture the
earth will be well ransacked whereabouts Tor
the remaining bottlcs.-Rich. Dispat"h.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Horses.

Some curious experiments have been made
at the veterinary school at Abort, just out,
side of Paris, by order of the Minister of
War. to ascertain the endurance of horses,
as in a besieged town tor example. 1t ap-
nears a horse will live on water alone i've
and twenty days: seventeen days without
eating or drinking; only five days if fed, but
unwatered ten days if fed, but insufficient
ly watered. horse kept without water for
three days, drank n hundred and four
mounds of water in five minutes. 1t was
found, too, that q horse taken Immediately
after '.feed" and kept in the active exercise
of the squadron school," completely diges-
ted his feed" III three hours; III the same
time in the "conscrlpt's school its food was
two-thirds digcsted and if kept perfectly
quiet in the stable, its digestion was scarcely
commenced in three hours.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Duel Between Midshipmen Key and shsrberns

Frequent mention having been made.
since the killing of Philip Barton Key by
Mr.. Sickles. of the duel in which Mr.. Keys
elder brother lost his life, Mr.. Sherberne's
second publishes what he calls "a correct
statement Of the affair." in the Memphis
Avalanche. lie says in this statement, that
the quarrel between Mr.. Daniel Key, and
Mr.. John Sherberne, commenced in the
winter of 1885 and SO; that Key sent the
first challenge but a fight was prevented by
arrest; and that on the 18th or 10th of June
following, the second and last challenge was
sent BY Mr.. Sherberne. Accordingly, the
fight took place on the same evening at Good
Hope tavern. in II meadow, Il miles from
the Navy Yard bridge, On the road leading
from Washington, ID. c., to Upper Marlbo-
rough. Thomas Mattingly. Of Alabama,
Wa the second of Mr.. Sherberne, and r.
West. Of Prince Georges county, Md. the
second Of Mr.. Key. The weapons were pis-
tolls, borrowed for the occasion from the
Hon. Ii. \. Wise, Of Virginia, and the dis
lance. ten PAGES. At the first fire, both es-
capped untouched. At the second fire Mr.
Key fell. shot through the lswer part Of the
chest, the ball entering the right and ,cdg-
ing under the skin Of the opposite side. lie
lived about twenty minutes and died upon
the spot where he fell.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Sale Of a Wife.

The Georgetown CDcl.l Messenger says
thaf some time last week the wife Of 4 man
in Dag-borough Hundred, left her husband,
and. with a young man. took up her resi-
dcnce in Mill-boro. The husband made his
appearance one day, and the two men pro-
ceeded from the house and sat down upon
a log, and calmly talked the matter over.
regarding it in all it, bearings. The result
of the conference was, that the young man
who was in possession of the wife agreed 10
give the lawful but injured and forsakrn
husband. the SUN f seven dollars and a dog
for his wife, Thus was this difficult and
dangerous business compromised u III" full
satisfaction Of all parties concerned, and the
former husband. having abandoned all right.
title. and claim in favor Of the lover. took
his departure Immediately.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
A Dead Head.

Conductor Tucker, On the Boston & Maine
Road, likes a Joke as we'll as the next man
Not long since. a penniless, seedy individual
got into the ears at Boston, and when called
upon for his ticket, replied that he had none.
lie WIS informed that he must get of At the
next station. On arriving at the station his
speed was somewhat accelerated from the
cars by the assistance of the conductors
boot applied 10 the back part Of his stomach.
On the arrival Of the next train he seated
himself rs before, and when waited upon for
his ticket, the same answer was given, fol-
lowed by the same results. Thus two sta
tons were passed, and cur traveller found
himself waiting the approach Of another train
10 continue his journey. This being conduc-
TOR Tucker train. he embarked on board and
being asked for his ticket replied rs before,
when the train stopped he walked TO the
platform. quietly elevating his c~oattails to
the conductor. On being asked by the con-
durtor the cause Of such an insulting pro-
cedure. the traveller informed him that the
other two conductors had left the impression
oftheir boots upon his cassimeres and he sup
posed that hc wanted ~. The joke was re-
tished 80 well that on being informed that he
was Ell route for Portland with no money
:, purchase a ticket, he was dead-headcd
through the remainder of his journey
N.rTUTYUOH HerJhd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
A New Expedition up the Nile

The London Tine Paris rorrr>p,u3.r,
March Both, says:
"A letter from MarSeilie-. Of >a.rrl
states that a fresh expedition has leon e.
gained for di.coI ering the source - "a.
Nile. The expedition Is rundurt~. E NJ
Miami. 4 Venetian, who has iuhahIrr. ,.,
for the last ten years. The Emperor Nan
leon authorized the Minister oi War "a. T..
liver TO VI. Miami the arms ami tmmUa
necessary for his escort. The caIrii,.,
composed Of the Partisan p%ain,rr. p.m,
Captain Peyhoux, of the French com..gr
navy. whose mission l. a. max" yi>r-.,,,
and fix the degrees OF latitude and r
tude, and 10 construct boats 10 ~rravar,. .
lakes which the expedition may mo. IN
Paussel, of Aviguvn. secretary {, ,hr .,,.
dition: a physician. a naturaiI>J, AMI d .l,.
list. who are now in Egypt. tn. e,prIia
will fix its headquarters al Ckar,uum
Upper Egypt, a Town in which abuu, ,srn
natives of Marseilles or Genoa r.,.J. Y
Miami is supplied with n formidable mar.
rial, and his escort is 10 be Numerous. A..
takes with him a quantity OF French ,ruA,
to present to the chiefs Of Arab tribes. ~
African princes, or for traffic.
VI. Miani's expedition ha, 4 double rls-
acter-frst scientific, and next cYmnrrr
VI. Miami has already contracted with me-.
chants in Paris for the delivery Of c,ephal.,
teeth, gold dust. copper, cora, .udisH. DOL.
panther, leopard, and tiger skins. which A..
Of great value in Paris. TIA" member, A.,
the Miami expedition are armed with Min
rifles which kill at 1000 yari-. and viii
sabres similar to those of the Cha.>rur> g
Nincennes which tit to the rifles. They a--
likewise furnished with cuira,>e~ and meta
lie masks 10 protect them from the bite 4.
poisonous insects. They carry with them
likewise a supply of frightlul max, r@a,cu,
ted TO terrify the most savage tribes. Thu
members of the expedition, whu will lr..
themselves rs they can, and chiefly Jy Ire
chase, will traverse Nubia. SEMINAR All
Abyssinia. They expect h. g far bcyou.
the Equator, and to ascertain whether >u.,
a tribe of negroes exists a. the Niam-Niau
and. if they find protection. they will IT,
verse Africa III its entire length. and come
out on the coast opposite Zanzibar. War4
all the preparations are concluded, u
Miami and his colleagues will embark Ia
board the English steamer which carries tar
India mail, or on Sunday next, on b"a-i
the Tamies, of the Messageries Imperial,
Company. On arriving at Alexandria IT,,
will claim the protection Of Said Pasha, We
roy OF Egypt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Ofdcers Carrying Weapons.

United States Judge Ross wilkins of De.
troit, in his sentence of Tyler, the United
States Marshal, for killing Capt. Jones, when
serving process, said in relation to the prison
er's carrying arms: =,
"Tbis Court does not, and will not, sane
ton the practice Of its ministerial! officers IN
carving weapons of this description. to aid
them in the execution Of process. Their use
il not warranted by the law. 1t is the duty
Of the officer, if resisted, to return his writ
u~nexecuted: and it is safer to do so than to
encounter the peril oflife, and the consequence
which may result from improvidence or acct
dent"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Frnersl OF Wiuuebago Chief.

On Saturday last, a brave named "Pa-ser
ich-kwa." or Prophet, died ut the Juniata
House, in this city, of pneumonia. He was
one Of the delegation Of Winnebagoeo with
which the treaty has just been concluded by
the Commissioners Of Indian Affairs, Chas. T..
Mix, esq. Prophet was probably about 30
years Of age, and an active warrior. lie was
with the war party OF Winnebagoes who I'M
der Wah-con-le-cor-ah took part with the
whites III the Black Hawk war, and took that
chief prisoner. His title of Prophet" was
given him by the whites, tor what cause
We are not informed. lie was buried yes
terday, at the Congressional burial ground,
and the funeral was numerously attended,
The ceremony wa, simple and brief and the
silence Of his brother chiefs better expressed
their grief than language could have done.
Among those present at the funeral we OBJ
served Senator Rice, Commissioner Mix, Of
the Indian Bureau, nearly all the clerks en-
pluyed in tina, Bureau. the superintendent.
Agents and Interpreters now in the city, and
a number Of distinguished gentlemen con-
nected with the General Government. This
death will delay the departure If the Indians
until tomorrow or next day, and they eyinee
deep feeling on account Of their loss having
occurred sn far from their homcs.-Hushing-
ton Star.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Daniel Webster on Abolitioulsm.

Hon. Daniel Webster said in II speech:
II say that all agitation and attempts Ia
disturb the relations between master and
slave by persons not living in the slave
States. are unconstitutional i'll their -pirit. and
in my opinion. productive Of nothing but
evil and mischief. | countenancc none Of
them. The manner in which the govern
mrnt of those States where slavery exist,
are 10 regulate it. is for their W considera-
ton under their responsibility to their con-
stituents. 10 the general laws of propriety,
humanity and injustice. and 10 God. A~so-
Citations formed elsewhere, springing from a
feeling of humanity, or any other cause,
have nothing whatever to do with it. They
have never received any encouragement from
me. and they never Will. In my opinion,
they have done nothing bu, TO delay and de-
feat their own profcssed Objects
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21
Probabilities of the Peace Congress ct

The Paris correspondent Of the Luul. 90
Times, writes, March Doth:
Il cannot say that much is hoped from q
Congress. The reason is simply this o..
annexation Of LOmbardy is the real and nr
ly object Piedmont has at heart. AGs,u,
it may be presumed, will refuse to listen
to any such proposition, and Napoleon III
whose Imperial crown is II permanent prot.
against these treaties, will hardly ron>eu, G..
ratify them if they are once called IN ,Gr,
ton. Be this as it may, VI. Cavour return,
to Turin more contented than when he .rt
it."
The well informed ard accurate CON
pendent of the London Globe, says. IN hS .a,
ter of March 21:-
Whatever may be the amount Of ,]l"lu,"r
in London as to the hopeof peace from ID.
Baden Baden Congress, such h%allucina,.l
does not exist at Vienna, n0r 1T Turin. u.r
at Paris. The whole object of Russia, IA 81.
feet understanding with France. j. hrrr '.
lieved to put Austria completely IN 'Le
wrong, by e%liciting a formal exhibition of thr
obstinacy which hitherto was only felt ia tl-
subdued intercourse of hidden diplomacy
So little does the Emperor here cuuu.
on obtaining the slightest concession from
Count Buol that the French Amba'-l
dor accredited to the Court Of |Ienu7.
NJ. de Bourquenney. does not think It -
worth while resuming his post. ard n
gone to enjoy perfect leisure Mt has chateau
near Blois, he business 81 the embassy -
ing left to an attache. VI. d" Bnnn"yiIi"
The arrogant tone of the Court orgu"- ."A
zette d'Autriche and O.t Deutsche Post. -
such a fragrant obstacle To amy chance q
agreement. that De Memorial Dirlomau4ur
the Paris organ Of Austria, is instructei %
rebuke It's Vienna collab0rators, aud to ]"
nounce the insulting language used against
France a. well rs Piedmont
The correspondent Of the London News
writes on the 18th:
The general feeling to-day is ON"
great uneasiness. II is openly SAID 10 g.,
antechamhers Of the Tuilleries that wal 4
evitable. The hangers On Of Governmra
boast in an ~ins"lent tnne OF the allianc" ,"
tween France and Russia, and threaten 1
Europe. A few Russian regiments IN csar
lon on the Prussian frontier, would. they a.
be sufficient 10 keep all Germany in s"r
while France was pursuing her y!'.ou'a'
career in Italy"