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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

1AGERsTowN. October 2o.-The statement
must be true Cooks wife is not at llarper's
Ferry; she lett some days ago. The sheriff OF
this county tracked Cook AS far AS Green
castle to-day, and the impression there was
that Cook had left for Chambersburg. The
opinion here entertained is that Cook passed
through last night.
The Sheriff was cretiibly informed Ut
Grceucastle that load of boxes passed
through there on Tuesday for Washington
county, loaded with rides, pistols aud pixies.
Sheriff llouk is now on the Lookout for them.
\ gentleman named John Cuthberston.
who resides in Chambursburg, Pa, informs
Us that Cooks wife did certainly go to liar-
risburg on Tuesday, and took boarding at the
same place where Browns daughter-ln-law
has been lodging for the last two or three
weeks. Cooks wife left the Ferry several
days before the disturbance broke out. The
stage-,lriver of the Chambersburg line also
confirms the statement i'll regard TO her 60
ing to Harrisburg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
Virginia Land Scrip.

1t is matter OF astonishmentthat virgin
ia Revolutionary scrip should sell IN the
market l,r Lass than par value. 1t Is equal
t. gold at the nited Statea land otlices, and
will bay at the land Offices for graduated
land as gold would pay. For instance, minl-
nm land rate at -! cents per acre: One
acre of Revolutionary scrip will pay Tor Ten
acres, or 40 acres Of scrip will enter and pay
for Il section, or six haudred and forty acres
1t would require Gi0 acres Of war ISL war
rants" to pa for the Same amount: consc-
uuently land warrants" are not worth a.
much rs scrip, and contribute to Jesse" the
price of scrip for the reason that the owners
of scrip, rarely understand The difference
The following is an order from the Gencr.
nj Land Office in relation to receiving land
scrip:
This scrip is receivable in payment OF
any lands owned by the United States, sub
jcrt to sale ut private entry except sncl'
lands Is are claimed by prrcmpt'oil, or are
settled upon and cultivated, ana can he ap'
piled at the rate Of 81 - per acre, III the
same manner as money, in all eases where
the tract applied for contains the area specl-
fed in the scrip, or more; where 1t contains
lus., tho sscsss Of the scrip cannot be relun-
ded in money, but may bs denotai in the re
linquishment. as applicable to any other
trart-Nd{ Int
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
The Episcopal Convention.

RlcIrvoSp, October 20--The House Of
Deputies to-day resolved to adjourn on Satur-
day next.
y dispatch was received from Or. Clarke,
Of Connecticut. declining to accept the noml-
nation Of Missionary Bishop for the North
west.
The Missionary Committee reported back
the resolutions on religious intolerance in
Cuba, striking out all relative 10 memorable
Ing the President Of the United States on the
subject.
The report Of the Committee on Canons, on
ministers officiating within parochial cures OF
others. was debated ut great length. The
canon reported by the majority Of the Conn
mittce, was finally adopted.
The House last night after long debate
adopted resolution requesting the House OF
Bishops 10 reconsider their action in relation
to the u,e of the Book Of Common Prayer,
and 10 throw the subject into such shape az
~ .t,lmIr of IpIut action.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
Great Britain and China.

The official correspondence between the
British Government and its officials III China,
relative to the measures taken for the ratiti.
cation of tho treaty at liekin, has been pub
lished and we have the following Geographic
summary OF 1t:
Mr.. Bruce, British Ambassador, states
positively that if Admiral Hope had express
ed any doubts as to the result of attempting
to force the passage of the Peiho, they would
lot have been shared by the squadron, and
if it be decided that the means At command
were insufficient to justify so bold a line of
policy, Mr.. Bruce accepts the responsibility
of Admiral Hopes act.
Lord John Russelps reply virtually APP
proves of the course taken. and says that
preparations are being made, III conjunction
with the French Government, to enable the
forces 10 support the pleni P"tentiaries III
their Instructions.
Mr.. Bruce, in one of his letters shows the
position occupied by Mr.. Ward, the Amcrl-
can Minister, and expresses the opinion
that the Chinese will not make difficulties
about exchanging ratifcations with HIM, rs
tho conditions under which the American
Minister is alone entitled to visit 'rkin, CON
tain nothing offensive to Chinese pride
Mr.. Bruce expresses much qualification at
the friendly feeling and assistance cSpcreni-
ced from Mr. Ward. and Flag Officer ratnail,
and concludes rs follows:
"Mr. Wards position is one of consldera-
BILE difficulty. nor do sec, after our uns'ic-
cessiul attempt ut Peiho, that any course
was open save the one which he has adopted.
lie has wtcd cordially and frankly. IN the
spirit Of his declarations ut iiong hong. and
il is matter OF satisfaction Ia me that ms
concert in our previous proceedings is strong
argument in favor of the conduct pursued by
NJ. lie Roubovlon and myself"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
Tia French Expedition to China.

The Paris correspondent OF the Journal OF
Commerce, under date Of eth OF September.
SAYS
preparations are going forward in ear
nest to convince the Chinese that they are
not quite irresistible; SiS steam 'r,ea ~,
which had Just left Toulon for the Pacific
will he ordered to continue their voyage 70
cinnsss G.tp.s. Four others are rapidly
fitting out. Eight isras ssrs% transports.
now in the har6or, are destined FOR tho -ar;e
expedition. These vessels will convey, it is
reskoned, about 900 troops, and the entire
expedtiopary corps will not be less, 1t IS
said than tsel,s o. fifteen thousand men
under the command OF General NV
s,nn The French troops Of the line, habitr-
ated Of late 10 maritime expeditions, are
eager for the service; aud the number Of
volunteer officers is % great that the mill
tary authorities are embarrassed t" whom 10
sceny,i the privilege
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
A Benevolent Gentleman.

A few days ago dead letter was returned
to the Postotiice Department 1T Washington,
on the back of which printed label was
pasted, in the following words, I'VE omit the
name of the post-oihce:)
'.This letter was detained in the post-ohicc
at -, y. j., on account of the n"n-pay-
ment of postage One who realizes how i'm
portant it may be to have letters forwarded
Immediately, has placed the necessary stamps
upon this letter. To repay him please send
one postage stamp, addressed to Box 5S:2.,
-, n. }.
This excited the attention of the Postmas-
ter General, by whose direction MIR. King
addressed letter to the postmaster at the
mailing office, asking an explanation, re-
marking that the service performed appears
to be voluntary, and without other remunera-
ton than the consciousness ol having per
formed friendly act
The following is the postmaster reply:
P.O., -, \. j. Oct. II, 1859.
SIR: The service is voluntary and Is per-
formed by one OF our wealthy citizens, who
has expended in this way from two hundred
to three hundred dollars during the whole
time since the postage on letters has been re-
quired TO be prepaid. believe have never
vet returned. to the Post-otice Department,
u single letter in consequence of non pre-
payment Of postage, nor has it been necessa-
~ lowing to the generosity Of this individ-
ual) that should notify any one OF Il letter
being held for postage.
By the use Of these labels considerable
portion of the sum advanced by him is re-
ceived back again. lie has given me stand
ing authority to prepay and forward ail let
tiers, both foreign and domestic, Of that de
scription, and his motive is no other than
"the consciousness of having performed a
friendly act"
have the honor to be, very respectfully
your obedent servant. - -, i. Nj.
10 Hon. Iioratio King,
lst Asst. p. NJ Geul
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

The shipping master who was carried on
from Savannah in the yacht Nanderer, has
returned in boat at the mouth Of the har-
bor. and reports that the captain OF The
Yacht said he was going to Africa Tor car
20 of slayes
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

An enterprisiug Missourian has inst ex-
plored the Black River region in soath East
Missouri, and has taken a contract to open
che navigation Of the river lie has ordered
a boat to be built at Pittsburg, expressly
adapted to this purpose. This district mas
been hitherto unknown from want Of proper
travelling facilities.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

Hon. III. Winter Davis has accepted Al IN
yitation to address mass-meeting OF the
American party at Frederick City, Md on
"Wednesday afternoon. the .Gth inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

A letter is said to have been received IN
Washington. announcing the appointment OF
a new governor Of New Leon Northern
Mexico, in place of vidauri, but the name IS
not given. 1t is denied in the same letter
that San Juan had fallen into the hands OF
the Church party.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

DRY TINES, sorrn they have had no
rain in New Orleans and the c"uRtr, round
nbout there, for whole month. The \ :
talapas (Franklinl Banner asks:
"WLsn will + ,lus pass along this way
with his sprlnkiing p"tF
"E Jus must have gone into new bust
mass d,wu there. Where is Aquarius!
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

The yaledictory message Of Gov. Hall Of
Vermont, recommends economy in the State
administration, and the abolition Of State
Attorneys fees, and the substitution Of fixed
salaries. The public institutions are in
PROSPEROUS condition, and the State Geology
cal Survey lie rapidly approaching compile
fion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

A child of four years. s"n Of Harvey Ar
mentrout. living near iIarrisenburg, was
burnt to death on Tuesday last. during the
temporary absence of its mother.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

Within the past week several bears haze
been killed in County of Rockingham, afford
ing much sport to those engaged. One o.
those taken is said to have weighed "oo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

The Charleston Courier's special New
Orleans dispatch says the fever is increasing
at Galveston and Houston, Texas. There
has been some frost in portions Of Nlssls-
sippi and Texas. but the crops are believed
to be uninjured. Accounts from browns
vile say another attack from Mexican ban
dit WAS expected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

Two Santa Fe mails are now Overdue a
st. Louis, and fears are entertained "' ior
thor difficulties with the Indians.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

Captain II. C. Pate. of Petersburg. denies
eurAstically that he ever complimented the
bravery of Brown when in Kansas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

1t appears that the PRISONERS taken at liar
per's Ferry are amenable both to the United
States and the State authorities the former
for treason, and tothe latter for murder. The
three persona who escaped will no doubt be
arrested. and the next thing will be to bring
10 Justice all those persons III other States
who were accessories before the fact to the
crimes which Browns party have committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

Commander G. e. Williamson, late in
G ,mmand Of the United States steam ir'gate
Fulton. died at Pensacola GA the 10th inst.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
What's the Price of Corn.

At this iuncturc, this is IN importantqurs-
ton, to both the farmers and the purchasers.
Sales have been made ut various prices rang
ing from 81 to 62 cents. equivalent to cash;
and we have heard of sales, privately, at -
cents Some persons think that there Will
he further advance in few months We
would suggest that the interest OF both buy
crs and sellers would he enhanced by the
adoption of some satisfactory mode or rule
BY which the prices Of grain and other pro
ducc could bc regulated. instead oi the pre-
sent,nccrain and iluctuatiug mode OF selling
and buying, by most OF our people. There
ought to he uniformity in prices, a there
generally is in wages and almost everything
else As \ general thing, merchants sell and
buy IT uniform prices. whilst mechanics and
others, who trade with the farmers. purchase
mt various prices, just IL the parties may
happen 10 lie operated upon by necessity on
the one hand and capacity on the ether.
These grievances might be remelici, by IA
convention Of sellers and buyers, and the
adoption Of measures Ia protect each other
from the irregularity referred 10; or, by
having regular market days, which would
produce the same result; or by permitting
the merchants to become the purchasers oi
such articles a. Nuctuated III price. W"
make these suggestions tor the benefit Of all
parties. feeling, rs we do. that both buyers
and sellers will be mutually relieved Of much
trouble by adopting some plan Tor the resula-
ton OF prices Iaodstaci Truth Leg"".
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

The first snow Of the season fell q Dun
Ark. N. Y, on Thursday last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

The returns from Nebraska indicate the
election of Mr.. Eastbrook, DEM, as delegate
% Congress. ANl FL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
W /. Ii \ VI i a Y y r.,
TOBACCO FACTOR,

w. -, EJfhdHye Itdce,
BALTIMORE, MD,
is NOW RECEIVING direct from tho manu-
| fsrturer, ul virginia. n general assortment Of
TOBACCO. 10 which Ire inv Itcs the especial stisn-
,;o,, ~ a.,l,,. oct 22-dim
Saa SACKS FINE AND GROUND ALUM
OUU SALT. comprising Ashton's, Marshails
ADD Hround Alum.
no tons soft Blu. Windsor PLASTER
81 bbIs Fastern Herring 10 prime order.
lust received, aud Tor sale by ISAAC PAUL,
oct - cur Of Queen sni Union SITS.
COLE LEATHER 1000 its. good and good
- damaged sole Leather, on hand, ind for sale
by oct 22r KNOX a BRo:
CHEESE. 20 boxes English Dairy Cheese
20 boxes New Jersey Cheese, just received,
nod iqr sale b. Ioct22l KNOX BRo.
DARTY BERTHAS, in gEito snd rolors, just
/ reserved, and tor sals It
oct II h1CAAADe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
Richmond Market, October q

There il no change whatever 20 no,' " F.,
Of Flour, Tobacco, Or Wheat, but ~ -. ,tIt
Corn there is m advance, ana y now p''".s i,
and is very .csree--thi' hlSh plse,
expected to b. bat Of shsH egRHn1abss
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

eliza REV ARD RanaSa, from ihe 'ah'cr'-
SlUU bers, At Alexandria, Va, % Tie night u
tue 2O,h II October, . nsgro man nuiIei pAN ~
MrSY. Said negro is black, ah"ut i've ioei .eEen
inches high. weight about one hundred hnh my
pounds and is twenty one or Is" years "' age
full suit df hair a scar mark on the right cheek;
rkeiv with gU"d teeth lie j. doubtless making
hi. ia c IRE. state. We will give the above
reward tor taking and .ecu..p. = hat We se. h''h
again Ioct o2-e"tfI A. 5. "fi"sbh ~.
WHITE FISH in barrels aud bali barrels re
nv viewed and for sale BY
n, IL GARRBT HULST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

A single Government Arsenal of Great
Britain covers $50 acres Of land, and is civi-
ded into the gun. carriage and laboratory de-
partnsnts, employing Mt times 10000 men.
during the late war. l0.5O6 shcilswere made
aud passed ont of the laboratory. A large
building is now being erected with machine
~ and other eOnveniences expressly Tor the
nanuia turing of the Armstrong gun.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

We learn by letter from Richmond,
received yesterday afternoon, that the case
Of Bishop Onderdonk has been finally dis
posed of by the House of Bishops. The mo
ton to remove the sentence of suspension,
was negatived by large majority. It's said
there were only nine bishops who voted IN
the affirmative.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22
4 p,RGg.-The New York Herald says

4 DlRGg. The New York Herald says:--
The Democratic party the late all-power-
iui national Democratic party-has, we an
prehend, finished its career. The recent
northern elections, from Pennsylvania 10
Minnesota, all tell the same story OF its dem"r-
allied sinking condition. We presume that
New York and New Jersey will -ins the same
music in November, that thus the Opposition
will he found in the substantial occupation
ofcyery northern State this side the Rocky
Mountains"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

On the morning Of the 2oth instant lire
occurred on the corner Of Shawnee and
Main streets, Leavcnworth, by which fifteen
buildings and their contents were destroyed:
Loss estimated ut S21O,0OO. Two thirds OF
the amount is covered by assurances in East
crn Offices. Messrs Russell, Majors and
Wsddle's stores were consumed, including
loss of $4,000, of which half is insured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

a GENCY FOR HIRING OFT NEGROES.
"A The undersigned offers his services 10 the
public ~ u IIirer Of Negroes. An experience ~
several years together with general arqlrnIh
taurc With the merchants. mi!iers .iub,crnni-ts ana
husinc.s men Of the city II Richmond. enables
him confidently 10 assure all who may be inclined
Ia emplo, him, that they can expect TO secure
through him the best prices from the mot fesl"h-
sb,e men. aud prompt Paymic"' 1T all times
All servants entrusted 10 my charge will be at
tcntivc,y looked after during The year. and cspc-
riuly in eases of sickness. Attached I" my once
mr., nnc or two ruoms--tu be used by the servants
urt home. are obtained for them. In word.
every care and attention will be bestowed which
the n,o.r thoughtful cuuld -ugges1-
fsy- All hires collected quarterly.
LUCIEN LEWIS.
Office on Franklin St. in Metropolitan Hall
Richmond Virginia.
Richmond, oct 22-eo2ms
FARM For SAL. T., situated III Char".
~ County Md. 90 milss Le'pn A!.kandtii.
ncur the Potomac River, within inllrs OF lily
mont. = regular steamboat landing. ~ very heal
INV ucishhorhoud The Tract contains ah"Gt 4Oo
ACRES. 81 which LOO are in Timber. the remain
der !. divided into i've ieli., and under = good
fence. The soil is very susceptible u improve
s"sffs msn, The buildings consist :" 4 ron' cnirn,
III DWELLING, auI al the cu; houses that
s-,II - desired, beside, Store house AMI Count
H., rom. WIN wae,, .llars under each. There
!. also mon IN. premises a Grist hill II good
repair J.
The above described Farm will he sold cheap. II
immediate application lie made Persons wishing
10 urshase will please address the subscriber al
eoiaonkey i. o., Charles county, Nd. ,.
~, ~ .wiw. e. Z ilkSs0N.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-22

SATURDAY MORNING, OCTOBER %, 1859.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09

The BLOOMFIELD BOILER ExPLosIoN.-A
terrible boiler explosion briefly noticed by
telegraph occurred at the paper mill of Ran
dolph,' Van LEW, & Co., at Bloomfield, Essex
County, n j., on Friday, the cause of which
is unexplained. The explosion caused loud
report, and the boiler was completely demol-
ished, as well as the building, scattering nieccs
of iron, timber, bricks, &C., in all directions
A teamster engaged in unloading a load of coal
in the rear of the engine house was thrown a
distance of thirty feet, along with the frag.
ments, receiving injuries which it was thon0bt
would result in his death before morning. fIis
team was somewhat injured, and the horse
becoming frightened, ran off lat furious sneod
The fireman was found in the ruins, held down
by heavy piece Of the boiler, which I'm emf
severe cash on the inside of his thph Uo
received severe shock, but no bones were
broken. About one third of the boiler was
thrown some fifteen rods distant, while other
pieces, together with sticks of timber. bricks
and other materials, were scattered in al di,
rectons, but, fortunately, without doing harm.
There were about twenty-five persons engaged
in the main building of the mill, and had The
boiler been blown in an opposite direction. n
very serious calamity must have resulted A
large brick chimney, sixty feet in hight was
cracked in several places, and was liable 10 fall
at any moment. The damage to the propertv
is estimated at from s2500 to $4,000.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-09

REVISION OF THE STATUTEs.-On Satur-
day, MIR. Hinckley of Barnstable, from the
Committee on Coroners lnquests and the sec
ton relating TO the fees of coroners, reported
three amendments. The first provided that
the Jurors shall be drawn summoned and re-
turned as in cases for civil trials, the select
men or mayor and aldermen to meet and
draw from the jury box the necessary num-
Der. The amendment was generally opposed
and was rejected, The second provided that
surgeons or chemists shall receive five dol
lars day" instead of such compensation as
the coroner certifes to be just and reasona-
be-" Lost.
Mr. Tucker of Boston moved an amend
ment providing that no person shall serve up
on coroner's jury oftener than once year
Adopted, II to 8. The same gentleman NOV
ed to amend so that the fees for post norton
examination shall not exceed ten dollars. Lost,
10 to u.
The third amendment of the committee was
to amend so that a coroner shall receive two
dollars for view on dead body when no in
quest is held. Lost.
The Committee then took up chapter 81 on
banks and banking, The special committee
to whom was referred the chapter reported sew
eral amendments, mostly changes of phraseol-
ogy, which were generally adopted.
Section % Of this chapter provides that if a
bank or banking oficersball by mistake stamp
bank bill with the words Counterfeit" cal
tered or worthless" such bank or officer
shall not be liable in damages for greater
sum than the actual loss or damage occasioned
thereby. The special committee proposed to
strike out the section. The amendment was
opposed by several gentlemen and rejected
The section was amended, so as to read as
follows
Ln,,1 l. 7 n II
by mistake or inadvertance, and not FRAUDULENT
ly, so write upon or stamp bank bill which
is not counterfeit, or altered or worthless bill
such bank shall redeem such bill on demand
and for refusal to do So shall be liable in an
action of tort.
Section 10, providing that every bank shall
keep an amount of specie equal to fifteen per
cent. of its circulation and deposits, and defin-
ing what shall be deemed specie, occasoned
very long debate. The special committee
proposed to amend the last part of the section
so as to make it read as follows:
Specie especially deposited by bank in
Boston in the bank of deposit of the Boston
Clearing House, and the balances not bearing
interest and payable on demand, due from
other banks, in the cities OF Boston and New
York, to banks out of Boston or in South Bos-
ton, over and above their Indebtedness to
other banks, shall be deemed specie in the
bank for the purposes of this section.
After debate the amendment was lost by
vote of to ID. Pending the discussion of
this question the committee adjourned.
The Advertiser states that the amendments
to the first l6 chapters are already prepared
for distribution among members of the legis-
lature, and great deal more of the work is in
an advanced state of forwardness, so that there
is reason to hope that the whole may be com
pleted within ten days from the present time
The legislature assemblies again on the 7th of
September.