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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

No, it amounts Ia nothing but ,lr,n.,..
ton. Genuine ambition is that wDi.
cites the rich as well a. poor ro ,,...
their minds and manners and toc.h..,,..
families. 1t is not IL sport a .il,. ,...-.
and attend this that or the other mos,
ionablc watering place (tho' allowable u.
can be afforded but tits to raise ones : ID,
family in the scale of moral and in,rl.,.
beings. How then are these evil, ,,'f .
lies to be remedied? The remedy i. A.,
and can be applied at once. 1t i M, ,
general revival Of common sense and NJ. '
sertion of personal independence.
The American people. Ia show tia, p
are rising in the world, must commcp..
once, to infuse into the minds Of Their
and daughters a tincturc (at least, .f..
mon sense, and teach them some u,.rL
honorable employment and thereby
them from the degradation of living me-,
to show off their fine persons ami iin. r,,,
And for our encouragement. will adj
nation Possesses more of both these anal.
than does the American. But the I'm.
coming, | hope, when the spread Of IN,
gcnce THE great lever Of reform will a..
lish for us one country at least. whore an.
is a man, and not IN accident human
ing and not an autOmaton-an inIpprr#.
mind, and not Il mere echo of the ,cntim,..
of others. May it never be said Of n,
truth) that, whilst holding up to mart.
the profession of universal equality, tbrr.
no part of the habitablc globe where rea, p..
it is so little respected, and where the .n.-
GRITTY of every thing else is ACKNOWLEDGES.
mere money. Permit lie, in conclusion
briefly allude to another ana no less a "a,
Of the American people-it is their .n.-.
ciality-their great iondness for and rss.,
sive ruinous indulgence in the light li,crm,
of the day. There is not on thi, ,lohs
people so devoted to novelty of every .r.
Us this-a people so eager and ambition,
teach and 50 unwilling 10 be taught. "
see it forcibly illustrated in the varior. 81.
LESSONS with which the youths Of our
are daily seeking to instruct them,rIyc,
Such is their ambition for profession. ~
attain fame's height, that ere they b..
wrought the foundation. they are canIida,,
to instruct others how 10 build or acqa...
that celebrity and rcnown which they, a..
have forever forfeited, because Of the mr.
superficial knowledge they have content.
themselves with, in order that they g..
might the sooner become false guides to ra
science and knowledge, and tingerboar.l, .
professions which they have assumed, bar {,
disgrace.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The public not in the secrets Of those en-
gagged in Mr.. SlidelPs scheme, are wonder
ing why and wherefore the pertinacious
pushing on of the Thirty Million scheme. in
the face of the almost unanimous resistance
of Cuba, and the avowed determination of
Spain to consider even the proposition for
Acquisition" rs an insult to its dignity.
and an outrage upon its honor. As the
Acquisitionists protest that. at this time,
they do not wish to go to mor for Cuba,
what is the use of giving the President this
thirty millions of dollars? Unless the par
ties concerned can show to the public some
reason to expect that this sum will bring
about or assist in bringing about, the object
of their desire, they cannot expect even those
favorable to the purchase of Cuba, to unite
in their present project. Is any thing be-
hind the curtain? Thirty millions is large
sum Of money.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17
The Issues.

From a prominent Wing Of Jefferson Co.,
whose name was prominently mentioned for
the Gubernatorial candidacy:
81 hoped. with all my heart, it would have
been in my power to attend the Convention
in Richmond, but find it impossible to leave
home and So must forego the great happi-
ness it would he to me- 10 meet my fellow
Wings and Americans upon that occasion.
desired, especially, 10 shake hands with
John NJ Bolts, and to hug Ridgway to my
heart. What party ours could be. and
would be, if its leaders were animated by
the spirit, and led by the example Of such
faithful and efficient leaders rs they are
| trust that Bolts will make one Of his tell
ing speeches ut the Convention, and that it
will be faithfully reported, for | am looking
to him to sound the-key note of the canvass,
not only in Virginia in the Spring. but also
for the great pitched battle for the Prcsi-
dcncy next year.
We must make the Statc-rights De-
mocracy of Virginia face the music. on the
subject of old Bucks confession. that the gov
eminent cannot he carried on without re-
sort to Wing principles and Wing policy-a
tariff with Specific duties-lntcrnal Improve
-Distribution-one term of the Prcsi-
dency (sec his Inaugural issues of Trca-
sury notes-and then expose their extrava-
gancc and ption-thcir misrule-incon-
sistoncy upon the subject of slavery-thcir
outrageous attempt to give the Executive
the purse and the smori. the sincws of war
and the war making powcr-to make him, in
effect, monarch, with more power and pa
tronagc than any constitutional King on the
continent Of Europe. hope and trust that
all these things will be laid before the people,
so that they may see the facts for themselves,
and thus have an opportunity of Judging the
tree of Democracy, by the bitter fruits it is
producing"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

toHNiN''s.
An incident occurred last SATURDAY
which | have not seen mentioned IN y.ui
cal items. and tu which it will be- well o.
public attention. understand that al .
dividual on that night, about l. O'Clock
tered one of the Engine House,, and ..
menced ringing its bell, for the pnrp'''
raising an alarm of fire. He was eau.
coming out of the Engine House. ana rs
ried To the Watch House. What pun
ment was inflicted on him do not kL,'
trust, however, one, which will MAKE ~.
member it. The question is, however
did he, not member Of the EnglHt
pany into whose house he entered 2.
there, aud where are the keys kept D
moral is, that the keys of the EngInr, d."
should only be committed To the cnar5
responsible citizens. a CHILE
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

Mr.. Crittenden's speech in the Senate on
Tuesday, on the Thirty Million bill, was a
very able and eloquent one. He said it was
probable that one day or other Cuba would
belong to the United States. lie did not
deny that its possession was desirable
But he could not admit that it was necessary
to our safety. He was too proud of his coun-
try as it is, to admit any thing so humiliat'
ing. Nor was he so much in favor of that
territorial expansion about which it was COM
mon to speak. lie preferred to build up at
home rather than to be perpetually reaching
abroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17
Mr.. Senator Douglas in his Oregon speeel

Mr.. Senator Douglas in ms Oregon speech
to the Serenaders in Washington said:-
clam glad to see the States increasing in
number on the Pacific coast. wish to see
as grand power on the Pacific as we have
on the Atlantic, and both held together
and bound together by the great Mississippi
valley. This continent must become one
ocean bound Rupublic, and if the principles
of self-goyernment and Of State rights shall
be fairly carried out in the future, our Con-
federacy will extend over the whole continent
and adjacent islands.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The attempts to injure the nominations
made by the Richmond Convention, by ridl
Guile and satire, are utterly useless. Some
of the best men of the Democratic party, in
various sections of the State, and who will
consistently and warmly oppose these noml'
nations, admit that they are 'foemen, worthy
of their Steel" and that they are not only
aft to be made" but will command respect
and strenpth
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Fredericksburg Herald says:-"The
sale of the Corporations interest in the Fred
ericksburg Water Power Company is pro-
crossing with rapidity that ensures the
speedy and entire success of the scheme late
" passed by the Town Council. 5,OOO
of this stock has been taken by that sagacous
business man Granville J. Kelly, of Culpep,
er. and on Monday some $4,000 more was
taken by different parties at Caroline Court
by the farming interest"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Secretary of State Of Wisconsin, in
forms the Legislature that of the amount of
money expended for public printing during
the past three years, about S27 900 was for
English, $4,000 for German, and Sl4, 900 for
Norwegian languages.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Toronto Colonist says that an impor-
tant announcement made on Thursday night
by the Inspector General, will be highly graf,
flying to the public, and especially to the
mercantile community. Mr.. Gait stated that
the Government had reason to infer that the
exclusive right of trade enjoyed by the Hud-
sons Bay Company in their extensive terri
tories would be abrogated by the Home gov
eminent on the lst of June next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The fredericksburg Herald says:-"Rare-
ly indeed have we seen such general satisiac-
ton evinced at political nominations us that
which has followed the action of the Rich
mond Convention. In our own town and
county the nominations were received with a
degree of enthusiasm much akin to the olden
time spirit of the party, when, in it's palmy
DAYS, the shout of Rally Wings" aroused a
gallant host who would rather be right"
than successful"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

On Thursday evening last, the employees
on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. pre-
scented to Wendell Bollman, esq, late master
of that road, silver service, valued at ST.
500 and a gold watch worth $500.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

Messrs. John A Snovell & Co., the contrac-
tors to build the government dam at Harper $
Ferry, have commenced work with about 40
hands, and intend in a few days to increase
their force to 10.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The statements circulated representing the
condition of Gen. Cass's health to be very
critical, are unfounded. He attends to his
public and private duties as we'll as at any
time during the last ten years, and exhibits
strikingly the results of life of temperance,
moral discipline, and equanimity, in an hon
orcd and contented age, in which all his ia
culties arc finely preserved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

On the 7th instant that portion OF the
McDonogh property in the first district OF
New Orleans which accrued to that city, was
sold at auction. The sale was largely atten-
ded, and the bidding lively. 1t is stated
that the long credit given had considerable
effect on the competition and prices, and that
the whole amount Of the sale yielded the
handsome sum of sixty thousand dollars more
than the property was appraisedat but a few
months ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The honors that have been paid to MIR,
Ridpway, the senior editor of the Richmond
Wing, are deserved in every respect. TO
him, is mainly due, the credit Of the i'm
portant political movement which has just
beeu made in this State. His energy, his
seal, and his perseverance. in the matter, arc
worthy of all praise.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Norfolk Day Book states that a man
named Grant was arrested in Portsmouth,
Va, on Sunday, charged with setting fire to
q frame building, corner of Water street and
Kings lane. The arrest created much ex-
element, and the prisoner was threatened
with popular violence on his way to Jail
Both Portsmouth and Norfolk have lately
suffered much from incendiarics.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Union says, and says truly, that the
republican organization" is a mere faction,
living on cxpedicnts. They have but one
settled rule tor their government-opposition
to slavery. This is the corner stone and
foundation of their edifcc. The whole
structure rests upon popular prejudice
When that prejudice shall be removed it will
tonple and fall.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The tax levy for the city of New York,
has passed the Board of Aldermen. The
amount required is nearly ten millions-one
eighth of the amount needed for the Govern
ment of the United States, which is spending
three or four millions year upon it's public
buildings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Florence correspondent of the New
ark Daily Advertiser, under date of Jan.
18th, says that "the rumors of wars and i'll
surrections have caused the prohibition of
masks ct this carnival
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

Mr.. Lane, one of the Senators from Ore
oou has drawn the long term, and Mr. Smith
the abort one. The latter's term expires on
tho 4th of March next, but he gets his MI
le.ge-a large sum--and is a candidate for
re-alectiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

One of the seven second-class sloops of war
ordered under the special appropriation made
by Congress, was launched at Charlestown,
Oh the 18th, and another was launched at
Portsmouth. The vessels are notyet named.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

"Dan Rice, the clown, now ut Niblo's The
atre, New York, gets salary of 5000 per
week, and, with his family, lives in style mt
the ST. Nicholas hotel" Can the 5000 be
true? We doubt it.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Princess Frederick William, of Prus-
sia, was safely delivered of a son on the 9th
ult. The news of theeven reached the Queen
of England, at Windsor Castle, in six minutes
after its occurrence, in Berlin. Demonstra-
tons of rejoicing took place at Windsor and
at Berlin. The Regent and his consort ap.
peared on the balcony of the palace amid
vocferous cheering and thanked thepopulace
for their sympathy. The English papers
have congratulatory leaders on the event, as
tending to strengthen the bonds uniting Eng
land and Prussia, and thereby assisting the
peace of Europe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

We heretofore mentioned that the Reform
ed Dutch Church had appointed the Rev.
Mr.. Brown, as missionary to Japan. The
PRESBYTERIAN board have also appointed the
Rev. DR.. Hepburn and wife as missionaries
to Japan. They were formerly missionaries
in Siam, and are acquainted with the Chi
nese language.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The opinion is gaining ground that an ex-
ira session of Congress will have to be called
to provide means for carrying on the govern
ment. Fortunately, it will involve no extra
expense, for pay, and if called for August
there will be ample time for elections.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The European News by the America is to
be regarded as upon the whole as favorable
AZ previous adviccs warranted us to expect.
1t is, however, very evident that considcra-
bic anxiety and uncertainty exist rs to the
future movement Of events on the continent of
Europe and in England. Whatever may be
the intentions of the various governments, 1t
is very clear that none of them intend to be
found unpreparcd should war be initiated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Democrats of Caroline county, have
noutponed their nomination OF candidate
for the Legislature until next Court day.
There are several candidates for the nomina-
ton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Secretary of the Treasury has asked
Congress for an appropriation Of s2O, 200 for
taking the census of Kansas, with i view to
its admission into the Union, in accordance
with the recommendation of the President, in
his annual message.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Commissioner of Patents, in reply to
a resolution of the House on the subject,
vindicates the propriety of calling together
the late Agricultural Board in Washington
says that the terms of the law, in relation
to the collection of agricultural statistics, &c,
gave him the power to convene such an as
sembly-that the expense has been very lit,
tie, and that he hopes much good may result
from the meeting. He adds
ut may be stated that it was not at first
contemplated by this Office to call together
30 large number of persons rs appear upon
the above named lists, nor was it in any man
ner intended to create u public or private
organized board of any kind, but simply t.
invite one or two prominent agriculturists
from each of the States and Territories with
in a limited range, paying only those, if de-
manded, sufficient sum to cover their ira
yelling expenses for the objects stated in the
preceding paragraph; but, owingto numero".
solicitations. from members Of Congress and
others, the courtesy of an invitation was ex
tended to other gentlemen on the express con
dition that they should receive no compensa
ton for their services"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Union says An accurate count Of
the Senate on Saturday showed certain
majority of ten for the Slidell bill, which
has since been increased to twelve by the add
mission of Oregon. The fate of the bill in the
House is doubtful AS it is, there may not
be time to pass it, and it will he brought int"
the next House. when fierce hand.to-hand
fight will be made on it,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

1t is rumorcd that Chief Justice fancy
and Judge Mclean intend resigning their
seats on the bench of the Supreme Court
Both are very aged and in iniirm health,
the Chief Justice being over eighty years Of
age, and Judge Mclean over seyenty-siX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

Key West correspondents give us interest
ing information concerning the efforts now
made to induce the Indians to remove from
Florida to Arkansas. A number of Semino-
les were to embark in the steamship Magnc-
liza at Key West on the 18th inst. for New
Orleans. Colonel Rector had despatched
Capt. Mcneil on mission to the Tallahassee
tribe, and he, after IN interview with Rang
ing Deer, a sub-chicf, was induced to believe
that the larger portion of them would accept
the terms offered by the President. The
consent of Crazy Tiger, the chief, was not
however assured. Tiger Tails party would
not 60 this season, having found plenty of
ammunition and provisions on the wrecked
bark Thales, which they fell in with near
Julia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

1t appears from an official document that
the cost of the sites of the navy-yards at
Portsmouth, Boston. New York, Philadel-
phia, Washington, Norfolk, Blythe Island.
Mare Island, Sackett's lIarbor and Pensa-
cola, and the amounts expended in improve
mentS thereon to the 18th of December. lS35,
as far rs can be ascertained, is SO, 2S1 900.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

A desperate attempt was made on Monday
morning to murder Mrs. Cynthia Walton
and her daughter Elizabeth, at their coun-
try residence, in Montgomery county, Pa,
1t appears they were alone, and that about
ten o'clock two men entered the house and
assailed them with clubs, with evident de-
termination to murder them. Both were
knocked senseless upon the floor and left for
dead, while the scamps proceeded to rob the
place, but became alarmed at the appearance
of one of the men employed about the place,
and made off without accomplishing their
purpose. The wounds of both Of the females
are of n serious if not fatal character
Mrs. Cynthia Walton, who is in the S7th
year of her age, remained in an insensible
state considerable length of time after the
occurrence. One of her arms is broken, and
she is dreadfully bruised about her head and
body. Her daughter Miss Elizabeth Walton
is 60 years of age. She is badly cut about
her head, and her arms are much bruised
She fully recognised the assailants as they
left the building. The whole neighborhood
Immediately turned out in search of the vii
lains.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

At Poughkccpsic, on Saturday morning
Mr.. John F. King, u gentleman somewhat
extensively known as a newspaper cores
pendent, committed suicide by taking prussic
acid, after apparently having endeavored to
kill himself with pistol, which was found
on the bed near him, with Il cap exploded
lie left several letters. one ofwhich, address
ed "ro the Press and the Public" evidences
the most deliberate intention to commit the
nrt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

A gentleman who has recently spent some
time in Cuba, writes to the n. o. Picayune
that forty times the thirty millions asked for
by the President, would not much facilitate
the purchase of Cuba under present circum-
stances. He doubts, moreover, whether any
portion of this country, except the Norther"
commercial States, is greatly interested IN Its
acquisition, and that it would be injurious
rather than beneficial to the South. grand
parade and review of the troops took place
at Havana on the 9Th inst, before the Cap
tain General of Cuba and several thousand
of spectators many hundreds of whom where
Americans. The report of the committee on
foreign relations in the L. 5. Senate in favor OF
the purchase of Cuba created some excitement.
The burden of the articles in the Havana pa
pers, appears to be that Spain will never sell,
Cuba
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The Kingston (Ja.) Standard of the Goth
ult. contains Souloquc's paper of abdication,
and adds that upon his arrival at Kingston
the greatest excitement prevailed among the
Iayten refugees who had been expatriated
by his orders. Thenegro population of King
ston were unanimously in his favor, and rush
ed in thousands along the streets to get Il
sight of him. A strong escort of police was
found necessary to keep off the crowd while
his sable highness was proceeding to his
lodgings.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17

The suggestions of the Secretary of the
Treasury, to reduce the number of collection
districts and the expenses Of collecting the
revenue to the amount of over four hundred
thousand dollars, have caused great patter-
ing in New York, among the official DEEPEN
dants. The Senate is aiming at still great
er reduction, and it appears certain that
there will be some retrenchment. 1t is urg-
ed, however that, as the principal part of
the revenue is gathered at New York, the
Secretary should look to other quarters for
objects requiring the pruning knife.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-17
ICOWyUNr ub

NEEDS ATTEYrIoS.-The CUTTERS % u
ry street, between Queen and '"',.
streets, are in miserable condition 'i.
warm weather are sufficient To r;'I''
ness throughout the neighborh"od' y
ly are a cutters in this sal state ~.
iootways also. As this street Is th''",,
ulated, it is To be hoped that the SUPER
dent Of Police will have the pr"I"r
applied. A PROPERTY i'"'"