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Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-12-07

.1[.DON'f FAIL TO see SIXTH ANNUAL,
NNooNChMENT," and brilliant offers, in
another column
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-12-07

C-"DON'T FAIL to see SIXTH ANNUAL
ANNOUNCEMENT" and brilliant offers in
another column.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-12-07

= The name of the mother of the Fostoris
founding is Sarah Alcott. and ber placs Of
residence Of Allegheny city
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-12-07

Total. lo0
Majority for northern States. 6S
Number necessary to elect President. Io4
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-12-07
q. -. MU RRAY, Editor.
ID. e ZAHyE, Publisher.
5. M, Pe1tenguI 9 40.

WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 7, 1859.
Democrat and sentinel. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1853-1866, 1859-12-07

= jerome Bonaparte, of Baltimore; who
recently returned home. has, to his honor,
refused the dignity of senator, which Prince
Jerome, bis father. rendered in order to retain
him in France. He preferred the simple title
Of citizen in the United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
observation-disclosures.

Retrenchment was the fashion of the day
in lS2S-when the administration of the
government cost So, 600, 900 per annum, and
the manifestations upon the subject by the
Democracy in Congress went far to swell the
the vote by which the sage of the Hermitage
was elevated to the Presidency. But the hue
and cry then. as will be the case now, termi-
mated in nothing more practical than the
transmission of on unprecedented amount
of mail matter, carefully addressed to poor
deluded, over-confding, self-sacrifcing, mag
unanimous Buncombe!
Upon that occasion Mr.. Randolph, the ge-
MUS of his times, yes, and the genius OF
America, as legislator, remarked:
"Sir, whenever money is plenty, and eve
rything is at the highest price, that price,
forms n very good reason why salaries must
be raised. And when all things have fallen,
and the price is deprecated, for aught
know, ninety per cent, why, then, sir, the
times are 40 hard that salaries cannot be re-
duced, but, on the contrary, should be raised.
Sir, in reference to the emolument that hap
pens-which happens in certain other insti-
tutions-where the directors, the cashiers,
and the Presidents take good care OF them
selves, but are quite regardless of the stock
holders; Sir, in this government the people
are the stockholders, and all look at in any
public man is, whether he is for the stock
holders or for the directors. That is my test
NV touchstonc. Yes, sir, when all things
are dear, salaries must be raised, because
they are dear; when all thing are cheap still
salaries must be raised, because the cheap
ness of everything shows the scarcity of mo-
new, and that the times are hard. So, sir, TO
use one of my homely phrases and that Ian
guage is understood by the people, and is the
only language will ever use when speak
ing to thsm-the game amounts to this:
Cross, the people lose; and Pile, their rulers
win"
With due Difference to the exalted posi-
ton of Congress, we will venture to remark,
that Randolph, for the country's good, was
never so much needed in that body as at this
time.
lfa regeneration Of official morality is to
be undertaken-if retrenchment il to become
the order of the day-if we are not to laugh
to scorn the republican virtues of our patriotic
fathers the axe must be applied to the root
of the evil. The seat of life must be render
I'd sound before the extremities can be made
to assume healthful condition.-Hdshing-
ION States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
Virginia Misrepresented.

We find in the columns of recent issue
Of the New Orleans Crescent, "a capital pa
per, by the way paragraph or two con-
corning Old Virginia. which uncorrected,
may produce an erroneous impression. Our
intensely "sunny south" cotemporary says:
a terrible disaster menaces the ''Old Do
minion," and the F. F. VS. are in state of
immense CONSERVATION. The winter has
nearly gone, and in Il great portion of the
State no ice has formed to stock the ice
houses, with which every plantation is sup
piled. This conduct of the weather Is dl-
rect attack upon the most cherished custom
of the chivalry of Old Virginia. which il to
drink iced juleps as Systematically, morning
noon, and night, as they eat their provisions.
A deep seated and general popular disatiec-
ton throughout the Virginia realm is gain
ing strength, and the result will doubtless be
large emigration to some more northerly
State, where nature will interpose no bar
riers to bibulous proclivities.
Another matter is agitating the Old Do
minion Just now-the oyster fundum' bus
iness-as to which we are somewhat inclined
to agree with Coy. Wise, who thinks that
dredgers from abroad should pay something
for the privilege Of taking oysters from the
rivers and harbors of Virginia About nine
millions of bushels are annually spirited
away by the boats of Jerseymen and New
Workers, tax of but three cents per bushel
upon which would yield an annual State
revenue of over S250,000."
The ice crop has not entirely failed
throughout the State. In the rural districts,
we hear that many ice houses have been well
filled The cities never suffer for ice. it mat
tiers not how mild the winter may prove
Large supplies are invariably brought from
the hyperborean regions. Nor is it now the
universal custom in Virginia, to drink iced
juleps, Systematically, morning, noon. and
night. We know thousands in Virginia who
completely ignore iced iuleps-ncver think
of them-never touch them-not once in five
years, much less, morning, noon, and night.
as regularly as they take their meals. They
lind in the pure, limpid, sparkling water, I'M
diluted with anything stronger-a most re-
freshing, life-giving and spirit-cheering bey
erage. And the number Of those who
eschew iuleps and strong drink in Virginia is
daily increasing if all we hear be true, and
we have every reason to give credence to all
that reaches us on this subject.
The "oystcr fundum,' to which the Crcs-
cent alludes, now excitcs but little public at
tention. Virginia waters contain bivalvcs
enough to supply the world. and we are not
selfish people.-IetersbUy Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
Rappahannock County.

Correspondence Of the Aierand'ia Gazette.
WASHINGTON, Rappahannock Co., Feb. 10.
On Monday last, that being Court day, the
harmonious Democracy" had Il nomination
meeting for the Legislature, characterized, as
usual, by scene of the "grandest confusion, }"
in which elimination and recrimination, i'm
precautions, shouts, screams and yells, taunts,
replies, and frantic gestures, were the order
Of the day. The unterrifed never presented
more discordant spectacle. Indeed, the
work of determination has fairly commenced
The mountain in labor" after groaning
terribly, brought forth, at last, the nomina-
ton of Mr.. Absolvm Jordan, attended with
great noise and confusion, to the apparent
chagrin of some. The nomination was hotly
contested by the friends OF Col. Zeph. Turner,
several of whom, upon the defeat of their ia
vorite, openly avowed their intention to vote
against the nominee. Indeed, the party
here are hopelcssly divided! The proceed
ings of Monday have produced wounds be-
yond the art of medicine to reach:
"Por never can true reconciliation grow,
Wherr wound. Of deadly hate have pierced so deep
After the affair was over, to the great JOY
of the more orderly Of our citizens. large
and patriotic Wing meeting was organized
by call from that SCARED and gallant old
veteran of Whiggery, Col. Charles Green,
whose white plume has waved amid the
ranks of war; for forty years and where
the hottest fire was seen and heard, there he
has always taken his position, and never has
he been known to swerve a hairs breadth from
the line of political and patriotic duty to the
immortal principles and policy of the Wing
party.
Col. NJ. W. Detheridge took the Chair, and
J.R. Popham was appointed Secretary, when,
by the most enthusiastic reclamation, Walter
B. Hackley, our present able and efficient
representative, was declared the nominee,
and in response to very spirited call of his
party, came forward and most gracefully
made an eloquent speech, accepting the nomi-
nation. Mr.. Hackley's speech will be pub
lished hereafter. j.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
rEIEaRApH1c DISPATCHES.

WASHINGTON. Fob. %, 10 T. M.-Discus-
sion still continues in the Senate upon the
subject of slavery in the Territories. Sena-
tors Douglas and Davis of Miss, have each
been upon the floor n half dozen times in
controversy, but no such ill-feeling exists
among Democratic Senators as did at the last
session.
The Republican Senators did not decide
this morning whether or not TO 60 for Sena-
tor Mason's proposition in lieu Of the Slidell
thirty million BILL They threaten to speak
out the session if extreme measures are
pressed before the appropriation bills.
There is large body of New England
manufacturers here opposing change Of the
tariff of 1857.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-It is believed that
the defalcation in the Atlantic Bank exceeds
sixty thousand dollars. The teller Mr..
Ficld) has been in the employ of the bank
for six years, and enjoyed an implicit conf
dence Of the officers. Since January, how
ever, he acquired the habit of gambling and
it is supposed lost money in that way. No
legal steps have yet been taken to arrest
him. The bank has capital of half mil
lion of dollars, and the surplus in December
was sos, 600, or nearly double the amount
lost.
WASHINGTON, Feb. ga careful canvass
of the House shows thirty-one majority in
favor of Mr.. Phillips tariff bill.
The committee on military affairs, of the
Senate, have agreed to report unanimously
in favor of the payment of the Massachu.
sets claim, for money paid in supporting
troops in time of war.
BosroN, Feb. 29.-Letters from Senator
Sumner of Massachusetts, received per stea-
mer Africa, say that his health ID much
improved, and he hopes to be able to resume
his seat in the event of an extra session.
PARKERsBURo, Va, Feb. 23.-The Ohio at
this point fell six feet last night. The water
is now rapidly subsiding, and the river will
be in good boating order in day or two.
BosToN, Feb. 23.-Aux Cages advices to
the 9th inst, have been received. All was
quiet there, and preparations were making
for the reception Of Geffard. Import and
export duties were to be modified Coffee
was scarce.
An OK. Duke at Aux Cages had endcavor-
ed to rouse public feeling against Gen. Gef-
fard, but he was unsuccessful.
NkH OkLEhNS, IoDIuaIy S1.-i iooiuehs
Fowlkes left for Marshall. Texas, on Saturday,
to be present at the sale of the Pacific road on
the first of March. He has published a
statement showing deficit of 5000, 600 in
the affairs of the company, and says that he
shall buy the road for the stockholders of
the old company under judgment of the
court.
LOUISVILLE, Feb. 22.-The Kentucky OPP
position Convention met to day. Ex-Gov-
ernor Letcher presides. A committee was
appointed to report the resolutions. An
immense crowd has congregated and nearly
every county in the State is represented.
New YORK, Feb. 23.-Ten thousand dol
lars worth of shares of F. o. J. Smith
Union Telegraph line between this city and
Boston were sold at auction yesterday for
80 550
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
william and Mary College.

There was a very stirring celebration at
williamsburg, on last Saturday, of the lG6th
anniversary of William and Mary College.
The Norfolk Argus says, large numbers of
the Alumni were gathered there, and with
the visitors, students and citizens, made the
ancient capital gay, indeed. The ruins of
the College buildings looked desolate, and
the heart Of every Alumnus was saddened at
the sad spectacle of his Alma Mater in ashes.
A poem was read by St. Gerge Tucker,
and an address delivered BY e1-President
TYLER, before the Alumni and guests.
Gov. Wise was among the speakers at the
repast which followed.
The visitors have determined to rebuild
the College on the old site, Immediately, and
they calf on the Alumni throughout the
State for assistance. William and Mary
will not bs suffered to 30 down.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
The Locusts in 1859

Messrs. GALES x SEAToN: The locust will
appear the approaching spring in seven differ
ent districts Of the country, viz:
LIST. In the whole Valley of Virginia, from
near the top of the Blue Ridge Mountain on
the east, the Potomac river on the north. to
the Tennessee and North Carolina lines on the
south, and several counties on the weat They
will probably occupy a considerable portion
of both North Carolina and Tennessee, over
tapping other districts.
"a. In North Carolina from Raleigh To
Petersburg, Virginia, and adjacent counties
in both States.
Sd. In St. Mary's county, Maryland, the
southern part Of the county, occupying about
one-half the county.
18th. In North Carolina, Rowan, Davis.
Cabarras. lredcll, and adjacent counties
n. B. The above are all of the northern
tribe or seventeen years locusts, and will
commence emerging from about the 9Th to
the 18th of May.
5th. In Georgia, Gwinnet, DeKalb, New.
ton, and adjacent counties.
9Th. In Tennessee, in the northern middle
part.
eth. In Mississippi, in all the eastern por-
ton of the State. from the ridge or back
bone" that runs north and south about forty
five miles from the Mississippi river to the
eastern boundary of the State. and proba-
bly, extending into the States on the east.
The three last districts belong to the south
ern tribe or thirteen years locusts. They
will begin to emerge about the Goth of April,
in the extreme southern district in Missis-
sippi, to the 5th of May in Georgia
GIDEON B. SMITH.
Nat. Int. Baltimore. Md.
"VNHE Truth Is MIGHTY AND Mrsr PRE-
l. VAIL. To the Afflicted Of Alexandria and
its rininity.-One Of the most extraordinary eases
of scrofula cured after nine years standing, was
that Of the hoy John Francis Walker, who was
given up by some Of the most eminent physicians
including the late DIR. Powell and son, of Alexan-
dria, and pronounced incurable and beyond the
treatment Of all medical aid The said boy is
now restored To perfect health, and entirely free
from the use of clutches, and living witness to
these facts He can be seen, and the family con-
suited in regard to his Affections, and my course
Of treatment in the case.
n. b. For any information respecting the said
boy, inquire of Mrs. NANCY DrvALL, on Oronoco,
between Alfred and Columbus streets, where all
orders may be left, and will be promptly attended
to in city and country on the most reasonable
terms.
Treatment Of scrofula. Cancers, Sores. wounds
of long standing, diseases of the blood, rheumat
and lung disease. PROF. B. FLINN.
feb l9-eo2w
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
Nr. Goggin's Record.

Some of the Democratic organs are trying
to make capital out of Mr.. Goggin's vote up
on the joint resolution annexing Texas to the
United States.
Mr.. Goggin did not choose to vote for the
annexation of Texas, and therefore, argue
these sapient logicians, is no friend to the
South So might every man who now re.
sists tho purchase on annexation of Cuba-be
ginning with that Palidan of the South, Mr..
BovceSwho is 80 ultra-Southern as to favor
free-trade, direct taxation, and the reopen
ing of the slave-trade-be regarded as our
enemy.
Mr.. Clay, who is now admitted by the
Democratic party to have been one Of the
purest and most unsel6sh patriots that ever
lived, opposed it with all the power of his
burning and thrilling eloquence. -Lynch-
burg Virginidn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

About midnight, Mr.. Hale's amendment
to the General Appropriation bill, providing
for striking out the representative population
clause of the Kansas act, was rejected-yeas
10. NAYS 2I-as follows:
YEAs-Me-srs. Broderck, Cameron, Chandler,
Clark, Collamer. Dixon, Dooiitte, Douglas, Dur
kee. Fcssenden, Foot, Foster, Hale, Harlan, King,
Seward Trumbull, Wade, and Wilson-l9.
NAYs-Messrs. Bigler. Chestnut. Clay, Clingmsn,
Crittenden Davis, Fitch, Fitzpatrick, Green, Gwin,
Houston, Hunter, Iverson, johnson of Arkansas,
johnson of Tennessee. Kennedy, Lane, Polk, Pugh,
Reid, Rice, Sebastian, ,Slidell, Smith, Toombs,
Ward, and Iulee-2T.
The bill was then passed-yeas q, nays
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
COAAUSICATED.
Mr. HefHebower, and the 22d Of February


The Odd of February, will ever be- pa'.
foundly interesting epoch, in the History d"
this mighty Nation, inasmuch, as II ga'1
birth to Washington whose great glory d
character, feel utterly incompetent, prPer'
", to delineate, even were it proper, upon
the present occasion;--but my purpose, j. 70
speak, only few words of Mr.. Hettiebower
and the celebration Of the ODD.
The celebration was conducted with gr"e'
spirit, splendor, and patriotism;-the mlnd'
and hearts of the people seemed deeply IN
pressed upon the interesting occasion. ana,
throughout, good order prevailed, as well
out. as within doors.
Every delicacy Of the season was spread
in profusion before very large crowd. wl'
dined at the City Hotel, and the writer, WHO
was one of the number, takes pl casur"' }"
thus publicly noticing the polite, generous,
and praiseworthy efforts, Of the proprI"to,ir"i
said Hotel, to crafty and please his irII""
citizens.
Every thing was in beautiful and per''''
Order-the decorations Of the Tables were
surprisingly elegant, and tasty--the very
best Of viands and wines were on the "
bles; genteel, we'll dressed, capable. ana a.
tentive servants were in attendance; a1'e'
TO which, the kind and manly effort. OF tIS
proprietor, backed and ably assisted by u'
accomplished and experienced Mr. E''
erts-could not fail to produce, as 1t a..
suredly did, the most agreeable effect uI'"
the company. Such a man, with 'G'h ;
feast, deserves the best wishes Of his iei'o"
men, and he has them.
ONE OF THE PEOPLE,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

The Commissioner of Pensions, states, in a
report made to the Senate's Committee on
Pensions, that if the bill granting pensions
to the officers and soldiers of the war of 1912,
were TO become law,
/. The amount it would be necessary to
appropriate at the present session would be
about S29, 16O,7lO.
2. That the average sum annually requi-
site thereafter would be about $8,SOO,OO for
ten years.
3. That the aggregate sum necessary to
extinguish all claims that may be preferred
under the bill will not be less than $lO3,-
100000.
4. That the increase in the clerical force
of the Office will be about double the present
number and the expense of such increase,
including contingencies and the compensa-
ton of agents for paying pensions, about
1855, 900 per annum.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

The Union argues that "the notion of wise
retrenchment coming from Congress is pre-
posterous: if efforts in that body were ever
30 sincerely made, there is an utter lack OF
information to guide and directtheir efforts"
If then, Congress can't make retrench-
ments, and the Executive won't. we take it
that "Retrenchment" is in bad way, at
this time. Nevertheless, we hope Congress
will trv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
ONE OF THE PEOPLE.
ICoNMUNNIAl bp.

CosMrN"A1LD'
INCREASE OF BuRDESs.--It appears y )
report of the proceedings Of the City '"D"
Gil of the llth inst, that it was propose
to increase the burdens Of this taS-Ti'"'"
people in one very large item, the c'I""''
sion on collections, from q TO 3 per cent
which appears to US to be an increase '' !"
ffths or ~ per cent Now, We most raF'''''
ly protest against this, especially "fe"
many worthy citizens are anxIoG, I" ,..,
the public at the present rate. We pro- pro-
also against any measure increasing 'ne p''
lie burdens, at the present time; nnry
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

The Staunton Spectator argues that the
unwavering consistency with which Mr.
Letcher has always sustained his own party,
ought to rebuke any Wing, who should feel
tempted from personal or other conslder"-
tons to vote for him, as the Democratic NOM
i nee, ut the approaching election.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

Mr.. Mason's proposition, as a substitute
for Mr.. SlidelPs Cuba bill, is not fayorably
received by the Cuba acquisionists. Some
of them say, it is retreat, or back out-others
that it looks like want Of confidence in the
President At any rate, the opinion now 49,
that Mr.. Slidelps bill cannot pass Congress
at this session.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
sUMMERDEEN WHIsKEY.

TINHE manufacturer Of this celebrated old fash
i toned WIIISKEY, suitable for family, medic-
nal. and other purposes, will fill orders for any
part of the United States. 1t can be furnished of
any age. from two to five years old. Circulars,
and schedule of price, sent free, to any address.
WILLIAM KERR,
Summer. Augusta County, Virginia.
Sold by RIDGELI, HAMPTON d CO., Alex
andria. Virginia.
Extract from the Richmond Dispatch.
OLp SUNNRRDEES WHISKEY.-We have received
from VI. BLAIR 4 Co., bottle Of Old Summerdeen
Whisky, manufactured by Mr.. KERR, of Augusta
county. II has a flavor ~ soft and refreshing AZ
Southern wind, and is fully up to the imported
French brandies in quality and purity.
DIPLOMA or THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS ISsTI-
TrTE.-This diploma, of the first class, was award
ed by the Virginia .Hschonirs' Institute, for the
promotion of the Mechanic Arts, to WILLIAM
KERR. of Augusta county, for Summerdeen Whis-
KEY. exhibited at the exhibition of articles Of Amer
lean manufacture. held in the city Of Richmond, on
-th day Of November. 1851.
J. A. DELVIN, President.
JAEEs W. LEwELLES, Secretary.
feb cl-colm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

Advices from Africa to the 9th Of Novem-
Der, say that the sloop of Dale had arrived
at Loando. after an interesting cruise in the
Gulf of Guinea. At Elmirs the Governor
and Dutch officers of the Castle of St. George
paid most distinguished consideration to the
officers of the Dale, and the Governor and his
aid were down in her as passengers to Acra
The Dale was to leave on the lst Of Decem-
Der for Cape de Verde. She had been at
sea almost constantly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25
tCOgNCSICAIEp

CossrNIcAIEO
We trust that our citizens will not '',s
the Lecture tonight at the Methodist nv
testant Church, by the Rev. DIR. Reese a. "
are sure that rich literary treat awaits tn'..
DR.. X. is too well known in our c"h'l'"',j
to need words of commentator from u, 1Sa
we only refer to the subject now BY va! %
reminder, feeling assured that 1t Is onll y, :,
cessary for the fact to be borne in nina -
secure for him crowded house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

1t is stated that the private letters by the
Africa speak in a more hopeful strain than
do the journals, in reference to the political
complications in Europe. Though present
appearances are threatening, the belief is
expressed that actual war will be avoided
This opinion is shared by many eminent
bankers and business men in Liverpool and
Landau ''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-25

The Fredericksburg Herald says:-"Shad
and Herring are making their appearance in
our Market though they are by no means
plentiful. Other varieties Of the fnny tribe
ar> eb,,ndantU