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New-York daily tribune., 1859-01-13

Showing diminuton of 70 ships and barks, and
schooners; an addition of brig, and dimnution
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
A Horse with Hydrophobia.

The Doylestown Democrat says that on Sum
day, March Is. Mr.. William Campbell, who
lives in Springfield Township, near Spring
town. lost fine horse, which died of mala-
DIV supposed to be hydrophobia. On the orn-
ing of that day it was first discovered that
something was the matter with him, from
his strange behaviour. He broke out Of his
own stall and went into au adjoining one, and
marks were seen on the boards where he had
bitten them He was then taken back and tied
to white oak tree; and while fastened TO it
he bit the bark of as far as he could reach,
and covered it with blood. When be had an
opportunity he would bite his own limbs,
which were in places guawsd raw. He
finally tore loose from the tree and ran down
towards the barn Of Mr.. Campbell, to post
and rail fence, where he continued to bite
the rails until his mouth became So stiff that
he could no longer take hold, and in a little
while be dropped down and died. Some
three weeks before, Mr.. Campbell's dog left
him suddenly, aud has never since been
heard Of, and it was supposed at the time
that b. had gone OF mad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
Mount Vernon Fund.

The subioined extract from the recent re-
port of the Secretary Of the Ladies' Mount
Vernon Association, announces the fact that
the object of these patriotic American women
has been so far successful as to promise at no
distant day its full accomplishment.
"The Regent, in the faithful discharge of
her responsibilities, has exercised the power
vested in her to advance the true interests of
tho Association, by calling in collections as
rapidly as made, which were paid over by
the Treasurer without delay. in sums permit
ted BY the contract. Thus, IN the spare ctt our
weeks, little over the sum Of S62,OOO was
realized. $50, 800 of this sum being however,
portion of the SIS, 900 stated to be invested
in our former report discharging indebted
ness for the second and third instalments,
due sevcrally 1860 and 1861. as follows viz:
On February 22d, Sls,I IL, closing the second
instament. with interest, due February 22d,
1860: Feb. 18th, $4,000; March %, 5000:
March 9th, 10000; March 10Th, 5000:
March 18th, 5000, March DIST, 5000
March Odd the remainder, closing the pay
mcnt of the third instalment, with interest
thereon. due February cd. 1861. Thus the
Association has paid Sl5s,333 of the sum Of
$500, 900 required to secure the title to
Mount Vernon, Sl50,000 of hich has been
paid in a little more than three monfhs'-
Who can longer doubt hot he dissertation
rW attain all tie sacred Objects IN rieT'
Sal $3.50, with interest thereon, is yet to he
provided for, being the fourth instalment, due
February 22d, 1862"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
Letter from Baltimore.

Correspondence Of tie .iierandria G"z"itc.
BALTIMORE, March 26.-If YOU ask me,
what is the news, lanswer naught, but that
which you have already laid before your rea-
ders in the columns Of your truly excellent
paper If YOU ask me what is the state of
trade in Baltimore answer by quota
ton from the commercial article of the Bal
timorc American, under date of the 18th in
slant: In business circles We have seldom
witnessed week so quiet and lnanmate as
this has been. In no department of trade
has there been the slightest excitement e3-
hibited." On the other hand, Il privat"
business letter from your city, dated the 25d
inst, says:-"We have no reason to COM
plain. We are making more cash sales than
heretofore, and customers who have been on,
have paid up very we'll, indeed" 81 much
for business.
And, now, a word about the venerable
Alexandria Gazette. was spending the
evening with one of the old residents Of this
city, few days ago, and i'll the course Of
conversation, which was mainly upon Alex
sndria past, present, and future, he men,
toned that he was constant reader of the
Gazette" and that he regarded it rs one of
the best papers he read, referring especially
to your method Of condensation, giving
many things in few words, &C., &c. Our
correspondent is pleased to say other things
of u complimentary character, for which we
are grateful and obliged-but take the liber-
~ to omit from his letter.
Iperceive that in the political arena in
your State, things are becoming warm, and
~ election day approaches We may expect
to see mighty struggle of the contending
forces. AS strictly old line Wing, my
sympathies are all with those who espouse
the Wing creed. and trust there is good
ground to hope that your people will be de-
livered from the political bondage Of the
Democratic creed which has heretofore been
ms the strong man armed keeping his palace.
creed but TO hold fast to the spoils of Office,
and to Cypress commerce! Cypress COM
merce. did | sayf crush 1t ont rather,
should have said, BY laying burdens upon
the mercantile community, grievous to be
horne. The merchant seems to be the beast
Of burden in the estimation of iirg inia
Democrats, on whom all of the extras of un-
just and ruinous legislation may be laid,
and thus driving from her borders those who
lore her soil. but who love justice and equal
ity and freedom more. Virginia should be
to-day in both political and commercial pow
er, the greatest of our States. But where is
she and why: Let Democratic legislation
answer, 10 her shame and confusion
4 SOJUURNER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
Gov. Wise's Letter.

Ia reply to IA letter calling upon him for an
expression of opinion upon the Virginia cleo
ton. Governor Wise said:
For rc;lsunS Improper for discussion hv
me nov, | was opposed 10 his il.rtcsIcr = !
nomination. But, is well before a. aircr th"
nomination, and always, was resolved 10 sup.
port it, il made and recommended thar rourS"
;oall my friends, III the event Mr.. Lrtch"r
should br inirly committed 10 the democratic
principles ever cherished BY Virginia, and ~
her true internal policy. Understanding
that h j. thus fully committed, and that he
IL NOW manfully contending for the faith as
it wa, handed down to us by jefferson and
Madison, wthout the corruption Of modern
Interpolation: and that he i, for pushing Oh
the public works Of the Commonwealth, to
! develop her resources and her power shall
give him all the support Of my vote and i'll
iiucncc.
II do this for the sake of the democratic
party. Ii has nominated Mr.. Leicher, and
no slight cau,c-n0 mere personal cVnSidcra-
tion-nothing indeed, short Of a vital issue
Of policy or of morals, should cause any one.
or shall cause me, to withhold support from
the democratic nominee i'll the present state
Of parties and of opinions in the country
Democracy is the only hope of sound conSer-
vatsm left and its hopes are gone if its pres
tjge he DESTROYED in Virginia, the Tcry Glib
raltar of the true republican faith.
Il know that my enemies have actyel Y
circulated the rumor that am opposed to
Mr.. Letcher's election. Their calculation is
is very ohyious-that if he is elected, his
election may seem to demonstrate the weak
ness of my opposition; and that. if he is de
fcatcd the blame of his defeat may be thrown
upon me and my friends. But. in spite IF
this intrigue and false clamor. elected or de-
featcd, repeat. will. i'll good faith, ear
nestly and actively support him, because |
see nothing but evil to come out OF opposi-
ton To the democratic party in these times
Of fearful toreb"dings. But absolye this ex-
preston from all personal reflection upon the
candidate of the opposition i'll Virginia to
Mr.. I.etcher. have high personal regard
and respect for Mr. Goggn. | have known
him from youth upwards and | cordially
vouch that he is worthy of the confidence of
those who agree with him in politics. But
he is an honest and earnest opponent of the
democracy, and am its ardent advocate
now more than ever; for it has lately been
deeply wronged, and Is believe. again in
serious peril--at time when it is the only
hope Of saving the constitution and the Union,
and in Virginia. too. its stronghold, whose
proud destiny it has ever been to save the
republican creed Of State rights, Of strict
construction. of sound economy, and of civil
and religious freedom at home, and Of peace
and Justice with all foreign nations
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

Bosros, March 2G.--The State Senate this
forenoon refused to reconsider the vote by
which tile bill for the laying of the Yarmouth
aud Cape Ann Telegraph cable was ordered
to third reading.
HARRIS. Marquette co., Wis. March d
Two residents of this place, Jonathan Post,
Baptist preacher, and his wife, were both
killed yesterday by their son, while the latter
was in state of frenzy. The murderer is
about thirty years of age, and has been III
sane for several years, although he was con
sidered harmless until this sad occurrence.
lie made no effort to escape. lie was iu'm"-
diately taken into custody, and will he cou-
fined in place of safety.
CHICAGO, March 26.-Thc Northern Trans
portution Companys propeller Lady Of the
Lake, exploded her boiler when half "a mile
from Fairport, to-day. The vessel was sunk.
and the cook and one Of the frcmcn were
lost. There WAS Il cargo of flour and pr"vi-
sions on board. No particulars have Yet
been received
TokoNTo, March 26.--Thc governnr-genc-
raj this afternoon gave his assent 10 the new
tariff bill. The law goes into immediate
operation. The tariff question has assumed
a position of great political Importance, and
given rise to strong opposition feeling.
INV ORLEANS. March 26.-Jnted States
Minister McLane will depart for Mexico, hy
the steamer Quaker City, in the morning.
The steamer Tennessee is still OH the docks
undergoing repairs,
NORFOLK. March 26.-Ihc splendid new
sloop-of-war Richmond will he launched on
the 1th Of May. There has been Il consider
able addition to the bricklayers employed in
the yard, and the ordnance provision build
ing is progressing rapidly.
BosToN, March 21--P. M.-Thc line TO
Halifax is down, east of Bangor, and there
seems to be no prospect of hearing from that
point tonight, where the America is now
overdue from Liverpool,
New YORK, March 21.-The steamer Pa
cite of the Galway line, with dates to the
9Th, (anticipated,J arrived here to-day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
Advance IN the Price Of Quicksilver.

Owing to the increased consumption OF
this article in the arts and the stoppage by
injunction of the great New Almadcn mines
az San Jose, about 60 miles from San Fran
cisco. in California, which produced about
10000 iron TASKS of 60 lbs each, annually.
the price of this article has greatly advanced
throughout the world In New York, four
or FIVE months ago, there were abundant SUP
plies To be had at ~ cents per ID. Now
it is difficult to obtain, and small lots on
" can be had at ~ To 81 cent, per lb.--
The largest consumption If the article Ill
the United States is in California, where il is
indispensable, in separating the gold from
the pounded quartz rock; the consumption
in that State is estimated at 1000 TASKS per
annum, which is about equal To the present
production Of the Santa Clara mines, which
adoin the New Almaden mines, and have
been vigorously worked for about two years
by "A Baltimore company. This mine is in
creasing in richness, aud it is expected will
soon be able TO double its production. The
cinnibar or ore Of mercury is reduced at the
Santa Clara mine in cast iron retorts, which
experience has demonstrated to be better
adapted To the purpose than the old-fash-
toned brick furnaces, where large part Of
the mercury was lost by absorption and cyap-
grafton. Until the New .llmaden mines are
reworked. the supply of quicksilver must be
less than the demand, and higher prices will
no doubt continue for thu article Bd'hmme
Price Current
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
Wreck of a British Man-of.Wsr.

Mr.. Samuel Dunbar, Il passenger from Ha-
vans on the steamship karnak, arrived at
New York, reports terrible shipwreck Oft
the coast Of Jamaica, the news of which
arrived from a port on the south OF the ISL
and. n short time before the sailing OF the
karnak.
The British war steamer .Jasseur, which
was living Mt Jamaica on the LIST instant, re-
ceived orders to set out Immediately on
cruising voyage. and directly sailed from
that port. On the night of the 4th instant
she struck hidden rock to the northward OF
Jamaica. The pumps were Immediately man
ned and kept working until daylight, when 1t
WIS discovered that the water was rapidly
gainiuy, and that it would be impossible to
keen her up but shorttime. The captain or
d.red a raft to he constructed. and to this raft
were attached the two boats belonging to the
vessel. and the men. sixty Ill number, all
went aboard. with such scanty provisions Us
they were able to secure from the sinking
wreck. A heavy gale set in soon after the
men took to the raft, and they had not been
ont above two hours when ten men were
swent overheard and drowned. The cap
tain. seeing it was useless to cling longer to
the raft took nineteen men with HIM IN the
smaller boat. aud the mate the remaining
twenty-nine into the larger one. In snort
time the boats were separated by the wind.
and the larger boat, containing thirty men,
has not been heard Of since, and Is believed
to have been lost with all on board. The
little provisions the men on the small boat
had taken with them were soon consumed,
aud the wretched party was subjected to the
double snGeriRgs of cold and famine, AT
last, when all were exhausted and perishlng,
the boat 3asdriyen to port ON the southern
coast Of Cuba, aud tbs entire party sur
yiyed. The Government immedistely sent
out two vessels to cruise in ssarcb OF the
missing boat: but their search had proved
fruitlsss.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
The Cuban Filibusters.

A report is in circulation that an extensive
flibustcring organization exists. the object
of which Is the conquest OF the island ct Cuba
that for this purpose arms aud ammunition
have been provided, and that strong bodies
of volunteers are ready to embark simultanc-
ously from different parts Of the Cnion--that
secret agents III Cuba stand prepared t" CO.
operate with the mvalcrS-that New York
is the headquarters Of the entcrprise--that
the chiefs OF the conspiracy are here, but that
the principal materials are stored away IN
Southern cities And lastly, it is reported
that probably by the next steamer from
Havana, final instructions wilt be received,
whercupon thesignal is to he given for the
departure from our shores Ctthe invading eX-
petition.
4 formidable plot, and beautiful plan Of
operations, no doubt: but 50 far ~ the Iucs-
ton Of invading the island ofCuba is concern
ed we have no hesitation in pronouncing this
magnificent organization an unmitigatcd
hunlbug. The last terribly fatal expedition
of Lopez taught these Cuban tiilbusterS a
lesson which they have not forgotten, and
will not soon forget. but it taught them ano-
ther thing, which they have used and will
continue to use to the fullest extent IA long
itcan be made to pay. In II word, it taught
them how to live the life of genteel loafers,
patriots and heroes, upon other peoples mo-
ney. Thus, the funds subscribed by credu-
lous advocates Of tilibustering occupation Of
Cuba, during the last six or seven years, have
been expended by vagabondizing tiibusters
in the restaurants and oyster cellars of our
seaboard cities To this business Of subsis-
tence we may safely limit the present Cuban
filibustering juntas, plans, contributions and
materials within the United States.--N. J..
HeryI8
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29
John Hunters Coffin.

The remains Of the great John Hunter
were discovered in the vaults of the Church
of st. Martin 's-in-the-Field. England, Tue
day afternoon, the 9TH. after search of two
DAYS, by Frank T. auckland, assistant sur
geon, "a Life Guards. son of the late Dean Of
Westminster. The coffin was in No. 3 vault,
under the Church, at the bottom of many
others, being in fact almost one of the last
to he removed. 1t is in excellent preserva-
sion, the cloth upon it only having decayed
in places. The handsome brass plate upon
it is as perfect as when originally engraved.
The coat OF arms is uninjured, and the in
scription clear and distinct. 1t runs as fol-
lows John Hunter, esq, died Oct. H.,
LOB. aged a."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

JEgRoLD on SENSATION MURDER RE-
PORT" "A murder is committed and the
murderer becomes famous. z. discourses ot
blood. The murderer takes coffee. On the
instant hundred goose quilts register the
fact. The assassin eats one, two three sli-
ces Of bread and butter, and one, two, three
slices are faithfully registered by the histo-
rians uf blood. The murderer smiles and
the ever-watcbful public instructor makes
inventory of the homicidal dimple. The
mankieller talks unconcernedly, and the
light chit-chat of the ensanguined wretch is
served up for families at morning tables
The miscreant sleeps but is he left in soll-
tude. ., no for the press, harridan gos'
sip, sits at the pallet and counts his thro~s,
his gruans, marks his convulsed limbs and
the sweat of agony upon his Cainbranded
brow, and straightwsy veuds her babble, to
all buyers. x To take human
life is terrible, but liz there no guilt in moral
murder. Is their no crime in systemati-
cally killing the finest sensibilites Of our ma
turs by daily aud hourly fsmilisrizing them
with the strOcitis, Of monsters
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

A letter from Stafford county. received by
q gentleman in this city. says that Mr.
Thou,as's prospects in that county ore daily
improving. and that he will get large vote
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

W. c. Flournoy is candidate tor Con
ore,s from the Foarth District in Virginia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-29

The Baltimore Patriot contains long
statement prepared By the friends of Henry
Gambrill, one of the condemned criminals
now awaiting execution for the murder OF
police officer Benton, giving afidavits of GER
tain parties to show that another party,
named Richard Harris, was the perpetator OF
the murder, and that he (Harris) confess
ed the deed to certuin parties. Its, however:
not deemed worthy Of credence and has all
been before the Governor and rejected by
him some time back. 1t is the last de,spe-
rata effort to save the life Of the criminal.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

LATER FROM THE EAsr-The following wa
telegraphed to Upton, Mo-, May 3Oth, for the
Sacramento Union:
The overland mail arrived on Saturday
night last with dates to the 9th inst.
Major Van Dorm had fight with the CO.
manches. on branch of the Arkansas, killed
forty, and took thirty six prisoners. Captain
Smith. Lieut. Lee and several soldiers were
wounded. and two soldiers killed.
The Democrats of Louisiana have nomina
ted Thomas Moore. lie is Slidel Democrat
The Democrats of Ohio have nominated
r. P. Ranney for Governor.
The last express from Pixies Peak came
through TO Fort Leavenworth in nine days
arriving May 27th 1t brought S55 in gold
dust. The public reports are more favorable,
although private advices of the most disas
astrous character have been received Men
are starving in the mines, and some of the
routes are lined with those returning. desti.
tute and enraged. Five hundred arrived in
st. Louis in one day.
CHICAGO. May 26th.-A destructive and
fatal tornado visited Iowa City on Tuesday,
May oath. Houses, barns and everything
movable were swept off The track If the
whirlwind was in southerly direction, and
it extended for ten or twelve miles
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

The San Francisco Dashaways have pre-
sented memorial to the Board Of Supervi-
sors asking for a supply of water in the prin
cipal streets of the city. They say that THEN
association numbers some twelve or fifteen
hundred and in the course of the summer
will probably increase to the number ofthret
or four Thousand men, whose purpose is t.
rid themselves and others Of the evils o. in
temperance, and thereby to become more
useful to themselves, to society, and to man
kind
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

PREPARING FOR LONG WAR.-The Paris
correspondent of the Echo du Pacifque says
that the French Government, which has al
ready demanded the raising of 10000 ad-
ditional men, row presents new project to
the Legislature for another levy of l4O, 900
men. to be mustered in 1860, upon the class
of 1859; and that the preliminary steps for
carrying this project into effect are to be at
once set on foot.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

A MAN MIssING IN SAN MATEo CouxrY.-A
man named John F. Murray. from County
Down, Ireland, lately in the employ of Mr..
J. A. Robinson, near Halfmoon Bay, disap.
peared on Tuesday last. from that locality
He went out in the morning with gun ia
shoot rabbits. after which time he was not
heard from.-AItG.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

4 SOCIETY of Italians has been formed in
San Francisco for the purpose of extending
reEef to the widows and orphans of those of
their countrymen who may fall in battle dur
ing the present war in Europe.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

RENJAMIN P. HUoG.-A correspondent
writing to the DEMOCRAT from Fosters Bar,
June 2lst, says; Fear is entertained by the
numerous friends of Benjamin Pat. Hugg. as
to his safety. When last seen. he was bound
for Marysville or vicinity, with the expressed
determination to have the last drop of for
eigp blood taken from his veins. Should
these few lines attract the attention of some
philanthropist, who will take the necessary
steps to restrain him from committing the
rash act. or see that he is decently buried,
he will commit an act worthy of his calling
and receive the thanks of a generous COM
mnnitY."
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

ALLEGED PERJuRY.-A charge of perjury
against Samuel o. Gilmore is being investi-
{ iated before the Police Judge to-day. 1t
will be recollected that lie and his wife were
divorced, and that she was granted alimony,
but great difficulty has been experienced
in collecting it, He is charged with having
sworn that he owed Mr.. Grim Ss 1000 and c.
X. Garrison $1,000. and to have committed
perjury in making suoh an oath.-Bulietin
TueSdau
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23
TELEGRAPHTC.
BY THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC AND STATE LINES.
LecOmptOn State Convention.

LecOmptOn State Convention.
SACRAMENTO, June 22d.
Convention met at 2 o'clock to day. Called
to order by J. P. Hoge, Chairman of State
Central Committee. A temporary organiza-
tion was made by electing Major R. P. Ham
mond, of San joaquin, as Chairman. Judge
Miller of Trinity, and DIR. Vance of Butte
as Secretaries A Committee on Credentials
was appointed. Adjourned to P. NJ.
Convention met at P. NJ Committee on
on Credentials reported progress, and the
Convention adjourned to 10 a. NJ tomorrow.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

The report Of the San Francisco Hospital
Committee discloses the fuct that a large
number of the patients at the Hospital, some
OF whom were scarcely able to walk, were
taken to the polls ard made to vote the Gus
tom House or Weller ticket.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

ATTEMPTED SUIorDE.-On Tuesday at Ne
vada. Thomas TrainoF attempted to commit
suicide by taking nitric acid. Artidotes were
successfully applied. He had a short time
before bought strychnine intending to COM
nit suicide, but it was taken from him.
Daily national Democrat., 1859-06-23

DECLARED VAoANT.-On Monday evening,
the San Francisco Board of Supervisors
adopted resolution declaring the Office of
City Attorney vacant. The Board, howev-
er, agreed to let the resolution lie on the ta-
ble until their next meeting. in order to give
Mr.. Gray an opportunity to make state
nleat before being turned out.