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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
Salt.

The [. S. Patent Report, for 1877, pub
lishesa PAPER written by Mr.. W. &C. Den
MS. of Key Vest, in which that gentleman
lwcll> upon the Importance Of salt mines
works. and ryaporaUng apparatus, "l great
length, showing the vast Importance OF the
product to the United States. lie states that
the first salt works in the nltcd States Tor
producing salt from sea water, were r>ti1h-
lishcd az Cape Charles. ' lrgln.a. III the year
1920: AMI these were soon followed yothers
ON the Atlantic coa~t-thc whole line "t
which is favorable 10 the production OF salt
hy solar cvaporation-c>pccially in Florida.
Then the salt springs of the interior are very
numerous. the first workings of which. by
boiling, were commenced by white men near
Syracu,e. in I1SS. Long before, however
Onondaga salt was used by the Delaware In
dians. The salt works of New York. Penn
svlyania. Ohio. Virginia. Illinois, Arkansas.
Michigan. and Mississippi. produce salt IN
abundance.
Mr.. Dennis saws that the great Salt Lake
of Utah seems the strongest and purcst brine
fountain known. Capt. Stansbury records
that he saw millions OF bushels of salt cryS-
talized on its Western borders. and that he
made use of the unstrengthened water OF the
lake successfully TO cure beef.
Salt is one of those numerous mineral trca-
s1rcs which abound in Virginia, and which
compose an i~mprcgnable foundation for the
greatness and prosperity of a State. Mr.
Dennis refers, in his able paper, 10 the ale
ration that the commercial power Of the ko-
man empire was built upon the Etrurian salt
works of Ostia: that the influence of Venice
in the middle ages arose from a like cause
and that France and England have success
siycly increased in commercial Importance
in the ratio of the Development OF their salt
producing capabilitic-.-Rich Di<patch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
Shocking Scene,

When the body Of Mcmahon, who was
executed at Newark, \. D., on Wednesday,
for the murder of his Sist"r-in-law, was re-
moved outside the prison. and while being
placed in the hcarSr. Il sister uf the murder
ed woman named Da!'an. came up and utter
ed imprccations and curses on the deceased,
and said that the numbering son IF a b-h
had got his Just deserts The efforts Of her
husband and the hy.stnnders were uavaii-
ing in preventing her blasphcmy and raving,
and they We're finally compelled TO withhold
her by force from following the funeral pro-
c~ession, composed Of ahcarsc, two carriages,
and quite Il number on foot, until it had
moved some distance. When released, she
started after the procession Oh a run, and it
was anticipated that She would make some
disturbance ut the grave.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
Not Dead.

On Sunday last, a man named Powell, late
" Il saloon-kecpcr Oh State street, near Ran
dolph, who had been sick for some time past.
apparently departed this life, and his remains
were prepared for their last resting place
and in the apparel OF the grave passed the
day in a cold room. \ hearse was summon
ed, and carriages in attendance for the last
obsenuies. when. from some appearances in
the face of the supposed corpse, proceedings
were stayed, and medical aid summoned
when the case was seen to he one OF suspend
cd animation. and after some hours ot Judi
cious and skilful treatment, vitality was
restored. and Mr.. Powell is now dong well.
This instance, a. all such should do, rcvIvc@
the soul-harrowing surmlsc whether cases are
not of too occasional occurrence when AMI
nation only returns after the inexorable doors
of the tomb have closed upon the unhappy
living subject. A few hours later thai late
might have been Powclis.-Chirago TrI6"nc'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
The Irish Language.

The citizens who understood this now al,
most obsolete. Yet beautiful and powerful Ian,
guage, were treated to an excellent address
in the Irish tongue. Yesterday. at the Catho-
lie Church, in this city. The speaker was
the Rev. Mr.. Powers, Of the county of Cork,
ireland. who j. now on a mission 10 the Uni,
ted States. for the purpose Of raising funds
to complete a church in his native city. |,
was something truly novel to listen to the
rich Irish hrogue." with the tongue it 50
well suits, ia Il church in Richmond.-Rich
EHqHirpJ.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
California Curiosity-Borax Lake.

The largest borax lake, nearly w miles
in extent, i situated about - miles distant
from Napa City, California. The water III
this lake is So strongly saturated or Imprcg-
mated with borax. that it camno he held IN
solution, and is consequently deposited III
crystalized particles, from very small {" a
half pound in weight in mud below. From
this lake. one and a quater miles north, over
a high ridge, is the noted sulphur bank.
from twenty to thirty acres in extent. and
supposed to he thirty feet thick. sufficiently
pure it is said. for the Use Of the mint 1T San
Francisco. The sulphur appears to be con
stantlv forming from a dam. steam contImu-
ally rising over the whole surface. Eighty
rods west from the sulphur 4 hot spring ART
scs in the edge Of an arm Of Clear Lake: this
spring is strongly ilnpresnated with boraclc
acid. Five or six miles west "f this on the
south of Clear Lake. is another borax lake.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
Turtle Soup.

4 Key West. Fla. correspondent Of the
Charleston Courier says the manufacture Of
green turtle soup there during the past year
has been considerable. One firm alone man,
ufactured 100000 pounds. He adds:
"Thrir business employs ten vessels and
about fifty men. They have besides, ten eli
gagged in their factory, During the summer
and fall they have shipped to London, Ha.
vana. New Orleans. Mobile. Charleston, Mon,
treal and other cities, about 900 dozen cans
of Obs. each, ofthc value ofSi,Oo0. The brr-
sinnSs nav be considered III its infancy. II
will expand and no doubt become an import,
ant articlcin our expectations.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
How Corn is Preserved in Russia.

At a late meeting Of the Academy of Sci
cnces, held in Paris, a letter from NJ. de Sem
chof-a Russian land -holder-was read, des
rribing the manner in which corn-pits are
made in that country. The pits are dug II
4 dry soil. and instead Of masonry, the earth
crn sides are hardened by "A long continued
exposure u Il wood fire. Before the corn il
introduced. the air in the pit is rariied BY
burning straw in it, after which the grain ii
thrown in. packed close, and the pit is light
" enclosed. Corn has been preserved in
such pits for forty Years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
Infdel Association.

Ii NAV be known that there exists some
where in the United States 1t National Inf
del Association but we feel satisfied that il
is not known that there is AT present, i'll full
operation here, a duly-constituted branch of
that '.eminently republican institution. Its
meetings are held every Sunday evening at
the corner Of Tenth and +. and the audience
on Sunday night last. though composed
mostly of young men. numbered about one
hundred and fifty. Five or six ladies', from
the front row Of chairs. also gave their
countenance TO thu proceedings WnShiny-
t., T,j,,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The action taken by the caucus OF Demo-
cratic Senator's, and in the House Commit
tee on Foreign Affairs, at Washington at the
close Of last week. is ono of the most impor-
,ont movements that has been made III our
n~o,;t;cal arena for u long time. 1t has been
determined TO bring before each branch ol
Congress a bill authorising the President 10
men negotiations for the purchase OF CUBA
whenever it may be "opportune' to DO So ana
- nlace at his command the sum OF thirty
millions OF dollars to be applied to that pur-
nose. With the exhibitions of public senti-
ment in Spain and Cuba Just gwen o" the
subject, what good reason there can De
for this movement, at his time. we cannot
see. We say nothing of the feeling Of Eng
land and France-because we regard that is
fo,eior to the matter. and if Spain chooses
to sell or give away Cuba to the oniteo
States, the objections of other governments
would weigh but little. But. according 10
all authentic information, Spain, now is
about as likely to negotiate for the sale OF
Cuba, as she is to negotiate for the sale OF
Madrid.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
The Causes c. Crime.

Noticing several %frightful crimes in three
of our principal cities, the Louisville Journal
remarks that all these deeds of horror are
sad evidences Of the improper training ofour
young men. We believe that our contempt
rary has correctly indicated the source OF
these terrible outrages. The truth il, that
Il pernicious and radical error peryades the
entire system of youthful training in Ameri-
ca. The two prominent and glazing defects
of that system are, the lack of proper obedi.
cnce and over indulgence.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY ~. 1859.

On Monday large crowds assembled at
the Capitol-the galleries were full to over
howing-and the pressure around the doors
of the Senate chamber was so great as to Sc
riously incommode the members OF the Sen
ate. What was all this for? Was there any
great debate on any important public ques-
ton expected? Was there any deep grief
in the minds Of the people, which sought a
vent for it's outpouring? Not at all. 1t had
been given out that the death of a late es-
teemed member Of the House OF ReprcSen-
sentatiyes was to be announced IN both
Houses of Congress, and that eloquent
speechcs' worth listening to- were expec-
ted 70 be made on the occasion. by popular
orators, What should, then, have been a
season of respectful mourning, OF quiet re-
Election, of solemn thoughts, was converted
forthwith into q day for the gratiticatian OF
u gaping curiosity, of the display OF me
dresses among the ladies, of gallantry and
gossip among the gentlemen, OF sight SEEING
Of paietv. and of fashion and trivoiity'-
There was not n tear shed for poor Harris, or
hardly a thought about him. III that whole
vast crowd assembled at his obsequies. There
were labored and we'll meant eulogiums, pre-
nored before hand and delivered IN the set
style-but apart from those who delivered
them, and a very few of his late associates
in Congress, no thought strayed to the home
&C the departed, no fond recollections fingered
around the memory of the man, whose death
was thus made the subject of this pomp and
narade. 1t was q heartless proceeding all
round, in the judgment of a discriminating
nublic. The crowd did not collect In honor
&c the deceased-although he was worthy III
many respects Of all honor. We refer to TINS
case not because it was singular, or diner
an, from most Of these Congressional "tune-
70, solemn;ties"-but because it is recent,
and brings the subject up for reflection
People are beginning to think that the pres
ent practice of setting apart days for speeches
on deceased members Of Congress, and Tor
the display of congressional eloqnence on
such themes is not exactly in accordance
with good taste, to say nothing OF sincerity
especially when the mannerand accessories OF
the practice are taken into the account. 1t
is eminently proper that Congress should
treat respectfully the memories otthose taken
away by death from the public service-but
:; ano. ooor nc # some other mode of doing
this, than the one now adopted, would be bet
ter and more becoming. We notice that II
is significantly stated in some of the reports
of the proceedings Of the House of Represen-
~tatiyes, on Monday, that. there were COM
paratively but few members present during
the delivery of the funeral eulogies.' ltwas
no wan of regard for the memory OF Mr.
Harris, that occasioned this-but with many
members much speaking is u WEAKNESS OF
the flesh"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
Causes of Sudden Death.

DR.. Wynnc, in one of the lectures on
surgery now in progress in the New York
Medical College, called the attention Of the
class to the mistake generally prevalent rs
to the causes Of sudden death. These were
usually attributed, and often by medical
men, either to disease of the heart or brain,
whereas sudden deaths from diseases Of the
brain are rare, those from affections Of the
heart alone still more rare. while those from
affections of the heart and lungs are not un-
usual. aud those from diseases Of the lungs
alone By far the most frequent Of all.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
CON UNICATkD

am gratitiei to see hat the youths Of our
city are already manifesting Il desire Cor in.
proyemcnt, hy means of debating societie.
which vii! be not only beneficial to them in
youth. but in manhood will be of great value.
I can conceive of nothing more improving
and useful to the youthful mind. than to be
able to declaim, and at any time to command
an easy flow of language both in private and
public.
The interest manifested in these societies.
is worthy of commentator, and the Success
which crowns their efforts Is truly admira-
bic.
/ had the pleasure on Friday evening last,
of listening to n debate in the "Wcbst"r.
debating society" and the question under
consideration was discussed in a manner
that would nave done justice To persons o.
more experience. and learning.
Let, therefore, every youth, who wishes -
improve. become Il member Of a dcdGtiRy So
cieiy, and let him enter upon it with a de-
termination to excel. .Sapie"tiG ante rohP
t1tcm. \ CITIZEN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
The discussion on our Presidents message

The discussion on our Presidents message
has acquired a magnitude heretofore I'M
known in France. The condemnation OF the
Paris Journals is so universal, so violent, 50
characterized by a unity of tone, that one
cannot resist the suspicion that there Is a sort
of understanding in the matter. The Presl-
dent does not find a single defender: it is one
sustained attack along the whole line.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

1t appears from Il public document that
the amounts paid and incurred by the Exc
~cutives of Kansas on account of extraordinary
expenditures were: by Governor Gcary $500;
by Governor Walker 81. 40G; and by Cover
nor Denver 81 ,243. The Secretary OF State
recomends an appropriation to meet the IN
d%ebtedness.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

On Monday night Of last week, a mar CIV
ing the name Of John Carney, was arrested
at Milford, Del, charged with passing coun-
terfeit S. bills on the Citizens Bank of Bal
timore. On his way to jan, however ne
managed to make his escape. He stated
while under arrest that he procured the bills
in a gambling house in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

Mr. ,Johnson's Retrenchment resolution
nn,os in the Senate, or did, on Monday
The Senate. hemmed and hawed, and voted
IN refer the matter to a Select Committee
NJ Johnson, thereupon, declined to serve
AZ chairman of the select committee because
=. w;.bod the Finance Committee to take
CHARGE Of the matter. Mr.. Gwin did not
wish. also to be Chairman. Mr. fusn
thought the Senate had better RECONSIDER It's
VOta~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

Some of the English papers profess to be
alarmed at President Buchanan's e1poSe Of
his opinions about Cuba, on tho ground, that
his doctrines and views will be extended to
jamaica and Canada-and that he will next
want negotiations" for the acquisition or
annexation" Of these provinces Of the Bril-
fish Empire. As to the latter, not just yet
Manifest Destiny in 1859 don't lie in that
direction. II may be, when the BLACK Re
publican party in the North, find that it is
a good political move for that party, they
will advocate the manifest Destiny" too,
and contend that it consists in acquiring
and .annexing" North as well as So"th.-
Let the South beware of Manifest Destiny
and acquisition" The tables will be turn
ed, vet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The Police Commissioners of New York.
declare that the practice of wearing concealed
weapons has become a serious evil, and that
hardly a night passes without the occurrence
of a fracas in which pistols and bowie knives
are drawn and blood shed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
]. W. MCGEE,
DOCTOR OF DENTAL SURhtkl'
M .DDrETI ~

.tU I.F V.'' u -
CONTINUES to perform all operations ~
~ ing 10 the Dental profession IN Tie mo"
factory manner, at moderate rates. ,-,
Doctor MCGEE may be found at home At a.! ~
except from the second TO the third MoEdaI . o. D.
month, which time will be speu; at Flint h"'''
pabanDock County, Va. .
Office aud residence Oh Main stfoei, ness" ~
,ite the Warrent0n House.
Warrsnton, Jan l-e0ly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

An article in the New York Herald on
Senator Clingman, according to the WASH
ing States. has suggested th%einqu'ry' wheth-
o., the Administration have employed that
sheet to hunt down every Democratic mem
Der of Congress who chooses to act upon n,s
own independent convictions 0fpu'li' duty?
Mr.. Clingman's offence is, according To the
States, that committed, as Representatives III
Congress, and chairman of the Committee
on Foreign Relations, to the scheme OF a re-
neal of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty, ana be-
inc sustained in the movement by the coun-
te nance of the Executive, he refuses now 10
abandon the enterprise upon considerations
which, however obvious to the Cabinet have
NOT been communicated to him in any au-
thentic manner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

Lord Napier has, it is said, officially re-
auested the British Government to confirm
or reflte the statements made in the London
letter to the Boston Advertiser, respecting
his partisan relations here.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The st. Paul Minnesotian says that the
Fort Smelling spectators have failed to pay
nm the second instalment of 100000 due to
government on the purchase of Fort Smelling
and its reserve; and hat instructions have
been received to forcclosc on their obligations
and resume governmental possession Of the
premises. Is Fort Smelling again to stalk
across the public stage:
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The lumbermen and capitalists of Rich
mond, Maine, have lately opened a new
branch of business. They have set mcchan-
ics to work building houses for expectation.
They entirely complete the houses. even to
the finest of the finish, and box them up, and
send them to Boston.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

A dispatch from independence says that
inst AZ the New Mexican mail was lca7ing
Santa Fe, an express arrived announcing the
safe arrival ofthe missing Neosho mail party
at Albuquerque.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

1t is rumored in Washington that A. ).
O'Bannon, chief clerk of the Fourth Audi
TORS Office. has been nominated for Fourth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The Water Witch was at Ccarca, Brazil,
on the 18th November, having put in there
to repair damages to her machinery. The
United States ship Cyanc was spoken October
95J in lat, 2lo25< 4, Ion. 22S ~ W., four
weeks Mt sea. and all well.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The Hon. J. NJ. Bolts of Virginia, has ac-
ceptsd an invitation to deliver the Grafton on
the anniversary of Washington's birthday
before the Order ofUnited Americana OF New
York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

Work is about to be suspended upon the
steam-battery, at New York, undertaken by
the Messrs. Stevens, some years ago, IN
consequence Of the appropriations being
nearly exhausted. Thus far about seven
hundred thousand dollars have been expcn-
ded upon the vessel. and it it stated that at
least another hundred thousand will be ne
cessary to complete it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The L. S. steam fr;gate Powhatan, the
flag ship of the East India squadron, arrived
at Hong Kong on the llth of November
The Mississippi, Germantown and St. Louis
were also at the same port. The latter was
TO sail on the 18th.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19
Artificial Pearls.

\ very remarkable result Of p~isciculture
has been lately obtained in tn" depart
ment Of the Meurthe, when, from 4 small
stream, the enormou weight of $4,000 kilo-
gramme- Of bleak was taken during the last
season. The scales Of this fish arc used for
making artificial pearls. BY an ingenious
process they are reduced TO a kind oflustrous
paste called essence d'Orient, and the French
artificial pearls are simply small hollow glass
balls coated inside with this paste and filled
with white wax.-Gahgmonj7s Messenger.
AND FOR SALE.-400 ACRES OF LAND
IL i. offered for sale in Fairfax County, Va, al
joining the thriving village Of Accotink. 1t is in
first rate Timber and wood of original growth,
which, standing. will bring 81 u cord, clear of the
timber. Adjoining this property Is II Grist, Mer'
chant. and Saw Mill. all in successful operation,
and Accotink Creek, which is ut all times naviga-
bic for long boats Of the largest size. The Acco-
tink and Mount Vernon Turnpike, which is now
being built. run. through a portion of II, making
il about eight miles from Alexandria.
This land will be divided into lots Of not less
than a hundred acres. and any one wishing Ia pur-
chsse will please adore. mc, n Aceotinf. Fairfax
County, Va. I. CHlthfSlEf.
dec 1q-rDtf
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The receipts from customs in New York,
on Saturday amounted to Sl9S,35l; the total
amount in the Subtreasury was s4,37I,562.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The city of New York is almost bankrupt
Hundreds of honest creditors are demanding
nayment. but are utterly unable t" get the
first rcd"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

A terrible tragedy was committed in New
York on Sunday night. One man was shot
dead by q party of rowdies, and another NOR
tally wounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

A bill has been introduced into the Della
ware Legislature to repeal a law which pro-
hibits the expectation Of slaves from that
State, and the importation Of slaves into 1t,
without a license from the Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

A cargo of -four was shipped from Rich
mond, a short time since, to San Francisco
by Messrs. Dunlop, Moncure & Co., on the
ship Competition, Capt. Hildreth. This was
the first shipment from Richmond to Callf"r-
MIA direct. since the days of general emigra-
ton to that distant State.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

The expenses ofthe United States Supreme
Court for the last five years, exclusive OF
Judges salaries, amounted TO Sll2,5o9, OF
which was paid the clerk over $4,000.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

Literary Hall, in Portsmouth, Va was
consumed by fire on the 10th. Loss s+'ooo'
The Ocean House was damaged TO the
amount of 81 500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-01-19

Professor A. D. Bache and the Hon ueo'
Z. Badger, Of North Carolina, have been
reelected Regents of tie Smithsonian lns''.
tuition. by the U. s. Senate and House OF
Representatives.