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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Decrease Of Slavery in Missouri.

\ correspondent Of the Huntsville Citizen
notices, and deeply dcplorcs the fact that
many of the slaves in Northern Missouri are
being sold 10 90 South; that but few lmn-
grants with slaves are coming Ia the State,
and that. if this condition II things is not
changed "all Northern Missouri viii be-
come frcc-soilizrd ~ eiirctually rs any
Northern State He also suggests relief
measures by the Missouri Legislature, soon
10 assemble in Jefferson, and asks slave
holders to devise some plan 10 stop the
exodus, and induce farmers from Virginia.
Kentucky. Tennessee, and North Carolina
to emsratr to Missouri, instead Of Texas. !"
-Ht.h. VIVA.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Arctic Expeditions.

The London Times dcnounces the propos-
ell new Arctic expedition. 1t says that if
any of its missing cuuntrymcn who might
have joined any of the Esquimaux tribes
have not been able, in the course often years,
to find their way back TO us, neither shall We
be able TO find our way to them. Ii the policy
of future expeditions is rested only upon the
hope Of procuring further relics OF our dead
countrymen, our reply is that we have al
ready arrived at sufficient certainty, and that
we will not risk more lives in pursuit OF II
few object, Of painful interest, indeed, but
of little value 10 living men,
These Polar Explorations have cost II fear
full amount of lite and suffering, with very
inadequate results They were begun under
the influence Of II chimera about II North
West Passage" to lndiu-a passage which,
now it has been found, II useless. Gcograph-
cal knowledge has been Increased by the
daring achievements of these selt-sacrlhcing
navigators. But no practical good.-ht"h.
JJII
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Daspatches from China.

The Navy Department is in receipt OF des-
patches from Comm odore Tattnall, dated at
Woo. Sung, August 80.
Mr.. Ward returned to the Powhatan on
the 18th August, having exchanged the ra-
ti6cation Of the treaty. lie reports that be
received very kind treatment from the Chi
nese. A short despatch from him to the
State Department announces the ratification
of the treaty. but gives no particulars. The
treaty itself has not yet arrived.
Com Tatnall proposed visiting Japan ~
the Powhatan, whilst the Mississippi would
remain at Shanghai and from Nagasak, the
Commodore would proceed to Jeddo. where
he would make arrangements for the trans
por,ation of the Japanese Ambassadors 7"
the United States. This despatch expresses
a doubt whether the Japanese Government
deires to send them.
At Nagasaki a collision had taken place
between the captain and crew ofsn American
mercho ntman and the Japanese. in which
lives were lost. The Germantown was on
the spot TO render assistance. The result OF
tie affair is not stated
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Tho puo;,ive Slave Case at Hyannis.

BARSsr.BLE, Mass, Nov. i9.-l The eVl,
deuce in the fugitive slave case was finished
on Thursday evening, and the arguments OF
counsel commenced yesterday.
Hon. Caleb Gushing and Mr.. Sanford
spoke about an hour and halt each In
closing, the defence relied entirely upon the
wanr Of local jurisdiction as the chiet posi-
ton, and the charge of Judge Allen fully
sustained the views Of the counsel on this
point. The jury were out aho4t two hours,
aud returned verdict Of mot guilty" FIe
verdict gives general satisfaction. The Sc
cond Indictment for procuring the return Of
the fugitive, vas continued to the Appeal
term. 1t viii probably never be called up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
DOR IIOUSEK EEPERS =,

SAUSAGE MEAT CUTTERS. Of the latr,,
style, patented in 1879; Sausage StuItcrs; Murlug
Knives; Saw Knives; Meat Chopper; Apple ra'
ers and COrers; Coffee RoastcrS. foolmcu t" ban:
on urates: Slaugh Cutters Patent Egg Beat"r'
Enamclled and Tin Lined Kettles and Sauce Pau.,
Iron Bread Pans: Spice Mortars; Waffle and Va
for Irons; Patent knife Cleaners; Coal Ioug
Small Grindstnnes; Bread Toasters; Anjlrpr.
Tenders, &c,
TABLE CUTLERY.--Fine Ivory Handle Ts
bic Dessert aud Carving Knives: do. With Plated
Blade; Pearl Handle Fruit Knives; Children,
Knives; Butter aud Bread Knives; Cheese Sc,"r,
French Beef Slicers; Sardine Openers; Cork scrr"'
Cooks Knives: Cooks Forks; oyster kulyu'.
Patent Knife Sharpeners; Nut Crackers Nut Prck',
Cigar Box kniyes.
SILVER PLATED FORKS. spoons, Lailr',
Casters, Ia good assortment OF Breakfast tistor',l
Card and Cake Baskets; salt and Mustard Culs'
Childrens Mug; Napkin Rings Ple and i,h
knives; Crumb Scrapers; Table Bells candle.
sticks. These goods are we'll plated and M. s''o
satisfaction. Silver Soap Tor Polishing Pia'r,
ChanOire skins.
INDIA RUBBER DOOR MATS Door Mai'
of al kinds Table Mats; Crumb Bru-hc-; Hearth
Brushes Brushes of all kinds Feather Du'te'.
Ny stock aud variety Of llOlSEkNrtiN"
ARTICLES is now greater than at any time BE-
fore. An examination il solicited.
nos 2I-2w joins OGDEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Late California News.

The accounts from Carson Valley and
Walker River mines continue TO excite great
attention. a stampede of Californians in
that direction has already commenced. and
promises to equal the emigration to Fraser
River. These mines are on the east side Of the
Sierra Nevada, and are supposed to extend
from Honey Lake on the north to Walkers
River on the south, distance of two hun
bred miles. The principal discovery yet an
nounced, is called Gold Hill. 1t is mound
sixty feet high, five thousand long and two
thousand wide, and lies twenty miles north
of Carson Valley. 1t is traversed by veins
OF aurlferous quartz, part of which, when
decomposed, realized from $500 to $500
per ton
Large quantities of silver ore continued to
arrive from Carson Valley at San Francisco,
for shipment to Europe.
Emigration III the spring will probably
result III the complete exploration of the
whole country east Of the Sierra Nevada, and
the discovery of equally rich mines to any in
California.
The loss by the previously reported Coul-
terville fire amounted to $4,000.
The committee appointed at the recent Pa
cihc railroad convention had published u re-
port recommending the immediate organiza-
ton OF u company to construct u road from
San Francisco to Stockton, with view 10
It's ultimate extension to the boundary Of the
States
Col. Lander, superintendent of the Fort
kearney and Honey Lake wagon road expe-
dition. had completed his work for the sea-
son. and was about to repair TO Washington.
having on hand an unexpended balance Of
$4,000, his stock purchased in Missouri
last spring at $40 per head having been
sold t'x the benefit of the government ut over
$500 per head
Business was more active at San Francis
60, but without Improvement in prices
soma Of the leading staples by recent arri-
walls had been sold at low figure
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Railroad Accident.

CINCINNATI, Nov. ls.-A terrible accident
occurred on the Indiana Central railroad near
Cambridge city. A rail had been taken up
from the bridge for repairs. and before it
could be replaced q train drawing eighteen
cars. filed with hogs, came along at high
epeed, and before it could be stopped the en-
cine with thirteen cars plunged through the
bridge into the river. A, J. Smith. OF Indian
spolis. conductor. Green, brakeman, and
a droyer named Newly, were killed. Sever
aliremen we're injured. The engineer jump,
ed from the train and escaped. 1t - sand
that ossr Eve hundred hogs we're killed
The engine, cars. and bridge are piled up IN
one horrible wreck.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Latest from Brownsville.

New ORLEANS, Nov ~. The steamer
Arizona has arrived from the BRACES. with
dates t. the Eth, and Sl33. 600 in specie.
Brownsville was safe. Capt. Tobn and
eighty rangers arrived Oh the l%tl. Thirty
men from the revenue cutter Dodge, and fifty
troops from Baton Rouge, left III" Brazo> for
Brownsville on the 10Th making nearly 200
United States troops and volunteers now Al
Brownsville. On the arrival of Capt. Tobin
Gurtinas' chief ofhcer who t,ad ben held y
prisoner MAS hung without trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Mr.. JONAS =. LEVY and others.

A RENARKABLE FACr. The following >,
tract is from report ol one OF Professor
MltchePs lectures on astronomy, IN the Pm,
adelphia Press: very remarkable tact
was here related by the lecturer who SAD
that he had not long since met. IN the city II
st. Louis, man Of great scientific attain.
ments, who for forty years had been engaged
in Egypt in deciphcring the hiero.4 rhlcs Of
the ancients This gentleman had stated 10
him that he had lately uuraScllei the uscrip,
tons upon the coffin ol "A mummy, now IN
the London Museum. and that toy AL ot pre-.
yous observations, he had discovered the kew
to all the astronomical knowledge 81 the
Egyptians. The iodine. with the exact %.
sitions Of the planets, Vas deltnrltcd Oh rh-
coffin, aud the date to which they pointed
WAS the autumnal equinox IN the year - 80,
before Christ, or nearly thirty six hundred
years ago Professor Mit'hei rmpluSri b..
assistants to ascertain the exact position 81
the heavenly bodies belonging 10 our solar
system on the equinox Of that year li%c2 H.
q. and sent him correct diagram Of them
without having communicated his object IN
doing 10. In compliance with this the cal
culutions were made, and L. his astonlsh
inent, on comparing the result with the
statements of his scientific friend already re
ierred TO- it was found that, on the It'll u
October, l7224. Il. g.. the moon and rlanct,
had occupied the exact points IN the heavens
marked upon the coffin III the London Ma
scum
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

1t is said that it is probable ciae I"
the detection Of few negroes. concerned IN
the late incendiary fres. in Jefferson and
Clarke counties, has been discovered. Eth
cient patrols ia all that section OF the State
will be kept up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Detection

Some two or three days previous to the
IIarprrs Ferry instruction, Mr hs'rse
Jacobs, residing near FInkshurs, Maryland,
became convinced that something Was wrong
among his negroes. lie paid particular NJ
tention T., their nio,rnents, and that night,
with the assistance Of his neighbors, overlook
them as III ~ were about leaving, IN compa-
ny with the slaves Of Dr. Butler, Il nrighbur
oi Mr. Jacobs. Upon searching them, II
was discovered that they were armed with
long knives made Of old ,rythr blades, =
They had secured the horses 81 their mas
ters aud upon being nterr"gatrd. confessed
that they had been induced by white man
10 leave thpr masters and nin III m attempt
10 be made somewhere IN Virginia Ia lihur-
ate the slaves. The destination, no doubt,
was uarper's Ferry Hat. Clipper.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
Correspondence.

" ASuiNhlbN, NuN. IL 1917
SIR: We most respectfully inquire II y,p,
Honor the following information:
Ii is desirable that our c .rrigi,ri.,.
transacting business in this clty ana H..
trict, shall keep their places Of husir...
closed on their Sabbath. the seventh Js,.
set apart from work or labor. II they /,
this strictly, will they be allowed to kreu ,,sn
their places Of business ON Sunday, the dr,t
day, without being suhject to any li,rnrlan,.
OF the local authorities or Corporation law,
Of this city and District?
Your reply will much ohise, Your very
respectfully, and obedlent servants.
JONAS 7. l.uY
For himself and others. NJ. I62 Penn. a,.,r.
To the Hon. j. Il. BERRrr. Mayor ~
Washington.
MAYORS Ofrl,g.
Washington city, Noctmb,,. Is. $50
GENTLEMEN: In reply to your inquiry
have TO say thata law Of Maryland. wiicb
Congress has extended over tins Dlstrirt >,
pressly fnrbids ANY bodily labor on ,b-
Lords day, commonly called Sunday" IN.
der penalty.
That day has become c, nsecratrd oyer NJ.
civilized world for more than eighteen hum.
drci years, and the best interests Of morality
OF society, and Of humanity. require that !,
should be kept holy, according To the sa.
cred injunction.
In obedience to the law aud my own con.
victions of duty, shall feel it inrumhru, /,
exert my official authority in insisting that
all places Of business shall be closed On
Sunday, and i'll requiring every penalty Tor
its violation TO be rlgldly enforced Respect
fully, your obedient servant
JAMES g. BERREr. Nayur.
Mr.. JONAS u. LEVY and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

GET READY FOX rus "tENsr> MAN. Next
year will occur the great deccunIal ren,H- 81
the United States, made by the General UJy.
eminent. Persons Will be appointed tor every
locality in the States and Territories, To guti :
or satisfies of the inhabitants. and o. all the
agricultural productions manufactures, 80.
Every cutivatur will be asked for concise
accurate statement Of land occupied by him.
the number VI acres and the amount OF each
crop raised during the year ending in June
Those who were called upon IN 1870 will
doubtless remember the difficulty experienced
i'll making up an accurate report Of the Sarl
GUS crops. As these reports Will be- cal!ei
for in June, it will he Necessary 10 give III the
crop gathered this year, and the suggestion
that we would now make Is, that the cutNa
tor write down, while fresh in mind, the
Der Of acres under cultivation, including the
wheat. &c, already gathered. The number
Of acres of each kind, the amount per Gcrs.
and tho gross amount, will be required The
milk products also. and the amount ot pork
beet, &C., will also be asked ior.-.ms,,un
.iyriruiturist
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

OrrwITTEp Ky WoNaS.-An Irish wo-
man entered boot and shoe store ON Broad
way, yesterday, and inquired the price Of a
pair Of CATERS, which she pointed out
Four dollars, was the reply. She said she
would give dollar, holding out two halves
IN til" palm Of her hand The shopkeeper
pockcted the money, and handed only one
ga,cr The woman, with puzzled look,
demanded the other, but the storekeeper an
>werei that he only sold one Of the CATERS
for 81, and wanted $ for the other. After
some dispute. the woman deliberately took
pen knife. cut the galter into bits. and left,
losing her dollar. and of course causing the
-hopman t. iose ihrec t,mos that amount
The fellow on whom the trick was played,
felt So aba~hei, that he had not u word to
say 81 LoaiS Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
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LARGEST ASSORTMENT OF
PIANOS ~ THE COGNTRT
GOLD MEDALS
IN FOUR SUCCESSIVE YEARS
At the Maryland Instituis, briii.o hr,t premiums
AT the Fairs Ia Philade phia, Washington nni
Richmond.
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As also from some of the most eminent !f'r''"''
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would respectfully invite the attention Of the pu0'
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GRAND AND SQUARE PIANO ioEltA'
which, tor beauty Of finish. power AMI '".'ln'''"
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nRALERS IN DRr GOOb>. HRnt Ah'r
IL QTEESSWARE. HARbWAhr,
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PEOEGA IRON. STEEL. SYRif, nj MI
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STOCK OF GOODS, suited T. the airf'a""b
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general family u-s. .t....
With assurances Of uni,mimi'hed ef''' Y p.'I
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Niddleburg, Va. Oct 7--12m
A YOUNG LADY Of some exp~rl"u'e
n teacher desires q situation N PfN'''
". Will teach the elementary snd h1gh.'
lish branches, French and Muse he'S U.,r,.
given aud required. Address Mis' l. = ID
Wills, Clarke County, Va w'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

4 Bio Br,h.-Wm +. Thornton. William
Bridges, 4. NJ Bridges. and W. A. Lock.
ridge. living near Chatham, in this county,
took II hunting excursion On the water, Of
Bear Greek. IN Christian county, n few das I,
since, and "a part Of the trophie, 81 the ,u,d
upon the game in that region, killed thirteen
deer, one Of which, and the last one cap
tured weighed 2Go pounds, gross. exclusive
Of blood When il is considered that Mr.
Thornton is 81 years Of age, and Mr.. VIM
bridges %, We think their sucre,- w,t, high
IL cre,iitahle Spria0R,H H. Rtqirirt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

Lowe, the balloonist, has postponed his
Atlantic ballon trip.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

The Washington correspondent Of the BAL
timore Sun says, that "a considerable degree
of opposition conservatism" shows itself III
Psnnsylyanis, and will be exhibited in Con-
yress. The members elected by the people
party are free from some OF the ultra'ss's "i
the republicans. 1t is not certain, therefore
that Mr.. Sherman or MIR. Grow will command
the support Of all those Pennsylvania mem
bers heretofore democratic republican,. II IS
to be observed too, that a large portion OF the
opposition in the Northern States. common
" ranked with the black republicans, now
sympathize with the more moderate views
Of Mr.. Bates, of Missouri. and Mr.. Corwln, OF
Ohio -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
A Word for the Right.

The cloud of ianaticism which has hung
over many of the New York pulpits, has
been relieved 10y n gleam OF sunshine from
Rev. DR.. Remington, the Episcopal minister
of Calvary Church. In alluding to the
llarpcr's Ferry invasion on Sunday night, he
said
In the prcsen, case must say that my
sympathy is entirely with the South. lived
long in the beautiful South, on the banks Of
the Mississippi where saw interchanges
of friendship between masters and slaves,
and learned Southern social life. There |
knew many Christians, true and sincere Chris
tiun men and women. numbers OF whom have
since passed away to the inheritance Of eter-
nal glory, and to sing through countless ages
the praises Of God and the Lamb. Let US be-
ware Let the pulpit and the press beware
bow they bring about circumstances which
may dcluge our free and happy land with
blood and kindIe fires which may only be
extinguiShed in the utter ruin and misery Of
this mighty and glorious nation. Let rs live
the lives of many good SouthernerS, and die
their happy deaths Let US discharge our
duties. and thus prepare ourselves 10 form
dnIcmS Of never ending hrilllancy in the
crown oi our blessed Rcdccmer, whose mis-
sion was peace. and 10 live aud reign with
him in his heavenly kingdom throughout u
glorious and never ending eternity. Let
these ends be our true objects and aims"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

The Black Republican presses at the
North, and the sympathizers with the tra'-
tor. and murderers lately arrested and CON
victed in this State, are making merry over
the excitement" in Virginia. Their each,
innstions" are hearty They rejoice in the
annoyance given and the irritation excited
They thus add contemplate meanness to
their malice. They pretend to ridicule, to
sneer, u laugh at the present condition OF
affairs. Such conduct is tiendish. Those
who indulge in it. are greater towards than
Brown and his associates--but in heart and
in principle they are as bad a. he IS. Let
it be our part, to show them that We are not
alarmed" nor even uneasy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

The Hartford Times says: sixty spots III
the sun can now be seen with good tele-
scope"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

LoRD BkotGmhN IS lrALY.--The citizens
of Edinburgh gave Lord Broughsm ban
quet ON the evening Of Wednesday, the 10Th
OF October lie made speech, Of course.
In the course Of it, he said Of the late
Italian war:
BE the cause Of the war ever 90 suspi-
cious-nay. be it ever unjustifable-m
belief is that out of it, if it be evil, out Ut
that evil good has come, for there is II GER
tain great step--a rery g,rM step, may say
nude tocayis tie iatepemiemrs Of The Tia
linn comrt,y. Cheers. hope yeti don't
deny hope veto see them under the King
of Sardinia, Is the only practical mode of
insurins their Independence.
look 10 France. | have rsry greai confidence
IN tie du,uit"H 81 Tie mare than Heaceabte
comntction ruth Mut coanhy almost the ALI
:tuce with thar country
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22
LIVERY STABLE
MANSION HOUSE,

! AN prepared 10 furnish HORSES aud BUG.
uIES aud SADDLE HORSES. al fair prices,
aud also will take Horses on Livery.
4 portion 81 the patronage ol the public /. -
lceI, pleIging o. cry and attention 10 please.
nov l1-l2W JAMES tOsSEII.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

A letter from respectable source III
Charlestown, says:--''Our people are very
quiet. not expecting any attempt at rescue
of the prisoners. Nor do they fear any. how
ever formidable, because they are prepared
for any emergency. The numerous fires
about Charlestown have induced the citizens
to anticipate some annoyance, hence they
are more easily excited; but no one is ut all
afraid of the result, even if an attempt should
be made. Col Davis has made tins most
ample provision for any number Of the enc
nv who may make call. learn that more
troops are being demanded from the Governor,
but this may be rs much to protect the prls-
"ners from the populare as anything else
There is, AS far as can learn. no cause t"
apprehend danger
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-11-22

4 GENTLEMAN, residing hear Wsrrenton,
n Va, and having u teacher in his family, il
willing IL take Sax eight Young Ladies as
Boarding pupils. Session 10 commence 18th Of
January, 1860.
TEEN. rkR SESSION - FIVE MONTHS.
Board aud tuition 10 usual English branches. $40
french ~
Italian 10
Instruction Plan" aud use Of ln.truuIeut.. 20
one halt pay able III ADVANCE.
Refer - Res +. II. nurlry, u. u, Washington
as. Ke,. }. H. B"cork ID. H., Georgetown, u.
t.; R.,. s. b. Pollock, aud hey. Ioha w. Pugh,
Warrrmtpn, Va, ~ address far further intorraa-
mn JAMES V. BROOKE,
10, l7-2uwt Marrenton. Va.
EtMlLl FLOUR, Ut the following approved
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