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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09
Loudoun County Items.

4 vote was taken in the Common Council
of Leesburg, on Monday night last, upon the
question of submitting to vote of the peo-
pie, the proposition for corporation sub
scrption OF $4,000 to the A. l.. & II. Rail
road. There was full council-twelve
neutrality-suspicious., and the vote stood six
for to five against, one member not voting.
As the charter requires q majority of all
present. the question was lost Another
meeting was held last night-Tuesday-to
reconsider the matter, but at the hour OF
going to press we have not heard the result,
though we takeit for granted the question was
carried, and that the proposition will be sub
mitted to the people.
They are about to organize a branch OF
the Young Mems Christian Association at
Mountsville, in this county. This will mako
the third in Loudoun.
The alarm of fire with which our citizens
were startled on Saturday afternoon, was oc-
casoncd by the burning of . stack of hay
belonging to G. b. Ball, esq.
The Camp Meeting held in this county
last week, closed on Friday morning-after
session of eight days. There was excel
lent preaching during the time, and We
u
September Court will be held on Monday
next.
They had Sabbath School celebration at
Taylortown in this county, on Saturday last,
which we understand was largely attended
and happily enjoyed. The address on the
occasion was delivered by Rev. James Nc
Donough, Of Leesburg.
The Tournament takes place on Thursday
yesterday The track is in good condition,
large number of knig hts enrolled, and
ample preparations made for the accommo-
dation of visitors.
4 Bush Meeting, under the charge Of the
Minister Of the NJ. Il. Church, South, WAS
commenced in grove few miles from
Lcesburg on Saturday last. On Sunday
there was large concourse of persons pre-
scnt-it was purposed to continue the meet
ings in the grove each day during the pre-
sent week. but much needed rain on Mon
day morning, brought them to an abrupt
termination.
The first months contribution to the
Washington National Monument Box, in
the Post Office of this town, was two dol
lars.
The basement of the NJ. F.. Church, South,
Of this town, has recently undergone tho
rough renovation.
Among the list Of patents issued at Wash
ington the past week, We notice one to our
worthy fellow-to wnsman, Mr.. +. j. Crissey,
for an improvement iii Washing Machines.
We have heard this improvement Of Mr..
C's. highly spoken of by those who have
witnessed the operation.
We are glad to see that our corporate au
thoriteS have latterly directed their attcn-
ton to the improvement Of our public streets.
--LecsG,uy WaShinytoniGn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

CHILDREN roR THE WESr.-A very Inter
esting spectacle was witnessed at the depot
of the New York and Erie Railroad on Mon
day afternoon, on the occasion OF the depar-
iure of thirty children who have Leen re-
claimed from the streets lin numerous in
stances after utter abandonment by their
natural protectors) through the instramen-
tally Of the New York Juvenile Asylum,
and are now On their way 10 homes in Hi
nois. The company consisted OF boys and
girls in about equal proportions, filling one
car. This carload was selected from about
four hundred at the Asylum near High
Bridge, and who, after undergoing careful
training and culture, give promise Of becom-
ing useful men and women. They are sent
out in the charge Of an indenturing agent,
and will be looked after at short intervals, to
see that the new relationships formed are
mutually advantageous.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09
ICOMyUNICATFU


MEERscHAUu.-Not long since was ona
of party of gentlemen enjoying socab'
post prandial smoke, nearly all of MS being
more or less affected with the Meersrhaum.
coloring-mania. The usual question, "llN
does your Meerschaum color2" started See
ries of remarks on the nature Of the mat.
rial out of which these Pipes are manuia'.
tured--in the course Of which, one Of be
party observed that Meerschaum was tie
foam of the sea, collected in some my,rer
Gus manner, somewhere OH the shores Of i,s
Mediterranean. Another thought it VS.
composed of the ashes Of sea-plspts. These
gentlemen were, doubtless, misled by the
name, which is German, for "sea.iroth' or
"sea FOAM" The possibility that there mny
be others equally ignorant in this particular.
suggests the following: "Meerschsum BE-
longs to tho group Of minerals, known a'
Hydrous Magnetism Silicates. Its compost
ton may be stated Us Silica (pure sand. y"
Magnesia 25, Water 10, and traces Of Line
Clay, and Iron, the proportions yaryiI.S
greatly in different specimens. II occur IN
Asia Minor, Greece, Morocco, and some 9TH.
er localities. When first dug up 1t ha' .
soft, greasy feel, and fathers like soap; anl
on this account it is used by the Tartar III
washing linen. 1t is manufactured mt
Pipe-bowls by process like that for pottery
ware. These bowls are imported Int, "r''
many, where they are prepared for 'a'r y
boiling them in tallow, wax, or oil, and hla'
ly polishing them"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

RELIEF OF NEuRALGIA.-As this dread
full disease, says an exchange, is becoming
more prevalent than formerly, and as doc
tors have discovered no method or medicine
that will permanently cure 1t, we SIMPLY
state that for some time past Il member OF
our family has suffered most intensely from
it and could find no sure relief from any
remedy applied, until we saw an article that
recommended the application OF horsc-radish
to the face for toothache. As neuralgia and
the toothache are both nervous diseases, VIC
thought the remedy for the one would be
likely to give relief to the other; so we made
the application of horscradish, bruised, aap'
piled to the side Of the body where the dis,
ease was seated. 1t gave almost instant
relief to the severe attack Of neuralgia
Since then, we have applied it several times,
and with the same gratifying result The
remedy is simple, cheap, and may be with
in reach of every onc.-lIctr"a -ltr.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

THE GEORGIA OProsITIoN.-The Chronicle
and Sentinel of Augusta, Ga, thus defines
it's view of the slavery question:-"The South
ern Opposition take the law as expounded by
the Court for their platform, and declare that
neither Congress nor the Territorial Legisls-
ture can exclude Slavery, nor is it competent
for either so to legisate as impair the rlghftt
of the people securely and peaceably to hold
their property in the Territories. The UP,
position does not demand a Congressional
"Slave Code" for the Territories, but it plants
itself upon the abstract principleof the para
mount duty and right of Congress to protect
the slave holder against all attempts OF the
Territorial Legislature to render his property
insecure or worthless by prohibitive taxation,
or any other species of 'unfriendly hostile le-
pislatioa."'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09
Roger A. Pryor.

The editor of the Washington States pays
his late associate the following compliment:
"pryor is coming. The bell will soon
sound, and then let treasury cormorants and
lobby jobbers begin to look out for the loco
motive of the House! If Randolph, of Roa-
noke, could be heard from beyond that horl-
zon which bounds mortal eyes what would be
the expression of his joy, that his old district,
wherein he had such constituents as no
man ever had before or ever would have
again. should secure the services of 80 tai
ented, vigilant, and intrepid Representa-
tive, as Roger A. Pryor"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The Atlantic Telegraph Company, it seems
have employed skilful engineer to test the
cable near Valentia, with view to discover
the spot where the leakage occurs which pre-
vents the transmission of the electric cur
rent. The engineer in question is Of opin'
ion that the fault lies 26S statute miles from
Valentia, where the worst insulation has al
ways been observed, and that the rest OF the
cable ia probably in good condition.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The Washington correspondent of the New
York Herald says that the principal points
of the treaty made with Mexico re:-a per-
petual and secure route across the lsthmus
of Tehauntepec, free port on the Gulf OF
California, and a route therefrom to Arizona,
the adjustment and payment Of the claims OF
our citizens against the Mexican govern
ment, and the payment by us of about five
millions of dollars to the government OF Mex
leo, one half of which is reserved to pay the
Amerioan claims
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

Several gentlemen Of Cincinnati have as
ISOLATED themselves with Prof. David Christy,
in late extensive land purchase in Chero,
kee county, North Carolina This company,
of which Mr.. r. II. Stephenson is the agent,
have at disposal 10000 acres OF the chol'
cest lands in that rich mountain district
Cherokee county, is situated in the south,
western part of that region included between
the Smoky Mountain and the Blue Ridge.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09
lCozaUNlcv

r. COMMUNICATE
Hon. Benjamin II. Hill, of Ge,-,i,
made very apparent his powers a. A ,,,,,
artist, in the following picture of M.t
Patent Democracy, drawn in recen, :, "a
written to Alabama. No one can J.,r
entire truthfulness Of the likene,, T
Hill says: -
"For several years the leaders Of M, g.,
have been clamorous Throughout, III" : 80, ,1
during every canvass, with prsfe..;a nD''
devotion to the interests Of this ss,.'
the Union. They have Wanted !, a ~, !
only reliable party for the South an, IT,
body who refused to act with it. hs. E.', :!
nounced as untrue and the ally Of Al ,r. '.'
ism. But what are the facts Of bi,,o,~ .'-'
In the first place, every Abolition !,
for the Presidency, from Isis to pnv .'''''
been taken from the Democratic ,s,. .N
And what is yet more significant ' ~;
such leader, when ne chose to Penn, w.!
been received back into the Democrat, -"
ty, without any repentance, and rirI1t!' ~
Va ~ u"u ~ nus a..
heresy! MIR. Van Buren, went bach o,I
cldring that under the Kansqs DEM. ..'
Feesoilisn. could best accomplish i, :"
sion, and with this strong declaration u, 80 -
lips, and printed and p"Jlished, he and - :
Soft associates rsre reeeirei into the Da' -
cratic fold! '.'
Again, we have heard much Of the "a,
mot Proyiso, Squatter Sovereignty T.,
friendly Territorial Legislation, and No.
protection to slave property, &c.. hut VII ~
the people Of the South learn the sIu,f,,.'
fact that each Of these hercsics haii,, mi
er in the Democratic party? Yet this !. M.
only 80, but the most vigorous and powerful
of these fathers, are at this very nome,
the leaders of the Democratic party AMI -.
piring to the highest honor, in the Ns,irr
Freesoil leaders, and FreesoiI yriEiy,,,
then, received their strength from, had i.-,
birth, and now find their hom, IN, the p,,er,
Democratic party +"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The election of State officers and members
of the Legislature, in Vermont, took place on
Tuesday. Hiland Hall, the present Cover
nor, was voted for by the Republicans, and
the Opposition voted for John G. SAKE, the
Democratic nominee. There was no unu-
sual interest manifested, and the returns in
dictate the reelection of the Republican State
ticket by about the same majority as last
year; also small Republican gain to the
Legislature over last year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The famous Zurich Conference or Con-
gress, seems, according to the latest accounts,
like all heavy bodies, to move slowly 1t is
to be said, however, that the matters to be
settled are very weighty, and require time
The members of the Conference keep their
own counsels, and very little transpires to
show what will be their ultimate determine
tion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The Trenton IN. j. State Gazette, says of
the Democratic candidate for Governor
1--WE learn from gentleman residing in the
Eastern part of the State that at the row
which occurred at the pic mic on General
Wright's grounds, near Hudson, on Tuesday
last, 1.-THE General received blackened eye,
which keeps him within doors for the pres
ent." This is rather unfortunate Just now,
as it prevents him from starting on his
stumping tour"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

LIBERIAw ExIcRASrs.-The President OF
Liberia, Mr.. benson, does not seem to have
a very favorable opinion Of the emigrant-
arriving in that republic from America
He says
my fears and anxietics, for the last five or
six years, have been that the moral, intel
lectual and industrial training Of a majority
of the immigrants who may arrive here from
the United States. a well as that OF our pos
terity, bred and born in this country, will
not keep pace with tho advancement OF the
and national greatness. In order To show
that these fears and anXietics are not I'M
founded, have only to state what is pretty
generally known in Liberia, that there are
thousands Of natives living within the lurIs'
diction of this republic, who are intellectual,
" in advance of at least one halt the imml,
grants that arrive here annually from the
United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The uniformed militia of Massachusetts,
TO the number of about FIVE thousand, are
holding their first general encampment, at
the order and under the command of Cover
nor Banks. The encampment is OF Concord,
where the first blood of the Revolution was
shed, on the 10Th Of April, ITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09
Good Advice.

The Wilmington \. c. Journal tenders
the merchants Of that city some excellent
advice in the following paragraph:
"Ry the way, if our merchants would pur-
sue Il course somewhat similar to that adop-
ted by the merchants of Petersburg, Norfolk,
aud other rival towns, they might not only
benefit the papers Of this place but also eI-
tend knowledge Of their own business and
secure more valuable medium for spreading
it before the communities whose trade they
wish To secure. When Il Petersburg mer-
chant or drummer presents his card 10 parties
in the interior, he invariably points to the
advertisement Of his house in the city papers
and recommends to the party to become a
subscriber to such city paper or papers,
knowing that thereby one copy at least of all
advertisements will be sent where none was
sent before, and that paper regularly recei ed
from any town or city keeps the business and
business men of such town or city much
more fresh in the remembrance of those who
see the paper, than would any number Of
cards or hand-bills, useful As these last arr"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

Letters from Japan speak of the facility
with which the japanese master the English
language, and of the docility and quickness
of the boys in the Japanese schools.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

There are strong manifestations recently
amongst the Democracy of New York. in ia
ycr of ex-senator Dickinson as a Presiden-
tial candidate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

CHocTAw CHEF AMONG THE SENATOR'S
We learn that quite novel ceremony Is TO
be performed in Washington next winter
A United States Senator, who has, by some
good chance, secured the good will Of our
brothers the red men, is to be crowned q
chief of the Choctaws, by a deputatlon to be
despatched for that purpose. lie is to be
loaded with all the honors, dignities and I'M m,
munit:es of the position. The ceremony will
of course be most interesting. So that we
shall have the first instance on record OF a
chief sitting in the Senate. This is really
true no Joking. We learn, too, that the
distinguished gentleman is quite ready to ac-
cept.- Washington States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

A MrsrAKE.-We find the following para,
graph in the Savannah Republican,,
Senator Hunter, of Virginia, has declared
in speech, that ii the Democratic party
does Lot repudiate the principle Of Popular
Sovereignty, and adsooats il lien thereof,
the principle of Congressional Intervention,
the party ought to be dissolved, and the
sooner the better"
Tbis is a mistake. 1t was Senator Mason,
also a Senator from Virginia. who gave Ut
terance to the sentiment. Senator Hunter
no doubt sympathiscd with Senator Mason
in the declaration, for it WAS made in re.
snopse to Douglas doctrine about excluding
slavery from the territories but then he did
not say he approved of it, and has not yet
said so.-Pctersburg Int.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

Senator Douglas is again making ''tri-
umphsl progress" in the West. At Cincin-
natl, Columbus, and other places, he is re-
ceived and welcomed with great enthusi-
asm, and the cry is-"see, the conquering
statesman comes" His speech at Column
bus is reported over the telegraph wires.
1t is re-iteration of the doctrines of his
Essay, on the subject Of popular sovereign
ty. He takes his stand against the ere
publican platform" as to the duty of Con-
gress to prohibit slavery in the territories;
against Mr.. Stewards position of "the ir-
repressible conflict between freedom and
slavery" and against Gov. Wise's doctrine
of the protection Of slavery in the territories.
He condemns, alike, the revival of the slave
trade, and the opposition to the fugitive
slave law-and talks Of the inevitable ''ex-
pansion" of our institutions over Cuba, Cen
trail America, Mexico, and all the islands
adjacent, which countries, he says, in time,
must and will be ours. lie declares that
the Democratic party are pledged to the
principle of popular sovereignty, by which
the people of the organized Territories, "like
those of a State, shall decide for themselves
whether slavery shall or shall not exist with
in their limits" He contends that he
stands upon this platform" and carries
the Democratic banner"-and he says the
nominee of the Charleston Convention must
take the same position to ensure triumph.
We have now, in earnest, the commence
ment of the presidential race" In sports
mans phrase, Douglas lis running with his
beod and tail m"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

SouErHIHG WORTH ksowISG-Undert this
head, the Cincinnati Commercial says "A
day or two since. Il workman, descending a
wei! which had been eYcayated ON Barr
street was oyerpowereI by the noxious gas,
and became ipsensiblc. A light was let
down, aud As immediately cStinguIshed from
the same cause, when one of his comrades
proposed To descend to his assistance, but
was prevented by the foreman who wisely
remarked that ono man could 10 rescued
more easily than couple. AZ speedily as
possible he procured a quantity Of unslacked
lime, which ha cast into the pit, and then
dashed down a pail of water. The good
effect was evident in brief space Of time,
for pull at the rope was felt, and the man
was drawn to the surface having fortunately
escaped any i'll consequences, from the remedy
which had been used to dispel tho carbonic
acid gas"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The newspapers report several accidents
from lightning, during thunder storms
which have occurred this mouth, in various
parts Of the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The British government has just built q
monster" steam frigate, called the Orlando
1t is the largest steam frigate in the British
Navy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The Charlestown Spirit Of Jefferson states
that during the month Of August more wheat
has been sent from the Depot in that place,
than was sent during the entire season last
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

Down on DoUGLAs.-Mr. Douglas essay
can be regarded in no other light than as an
incendiary document, calculated to produce
nothing less than a repetition of the anarchy
and bloodshed which has latcly disgraced
the soil of our territories. We publish 1t
only for the purpose of pointing out It's er-
rors, and Of warning the conservative men
of the whole country against this last and
most dangerous phase which anti-slavery
agitation has yet assumed.-R,ch. Eng
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

Rev. James Romeyn, distinguished cler-
gymap, pastor of the Reformed Dutch
Church, New Brunswick, New Jersey, died
on the 1th instant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

A prominent merchant OF Troy, New York,
under the delusion of spiritual inafhnity,"
has deserted his wife, and gone Of to the
West, with his children.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

Great preparations are making in Port
land, Me-. for the arrival aud reception Of
the Great Eastern steamship.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The Republicans" Of New York are
holding their State Convention, for the NOM
ination of State officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The Democrats have succeeded at the mu-
nicipal election in Wilmington, Del, this
year. Last year the Opposition prevailed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The St. Louis papers are urging the erec-
ton of Monument to the memory of Col.
Benton.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

The Geneva IN. " Gazette announces
the death, at that place, on the Goth of Au-
gust last, of Commander Luther Stoddard,
of the United States Navy, in the 10th year
of his age, and says:-"Capt. Stoddard en-
tered the navy youth of only l3 years.
His slight small form made him seem, as he
was, indeed, child; but his manly and self
relying bearing soon secured for him the
consideration ever conceded to capacity and
force of character"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

Tue PARDOSIXG PowER.-The aIuIn n;.,,.
ton of Gov. Wise will be signaiI,ed III "a w..
~ for the exercise Of the pardoninS pa,
by our State Executive. Within '"g ,T,
fow weeks the Governor has pardohnsd i.nm.
more couvicts in the PenitentIary. Il'' ar.
ing, without knowing anything to tpo V "a.
trsry, that there are good resons tor gu, .,;re
quent exercise of the Governors prer1s ;"r;s.
we must lament that the Courts ana lu'' i
Of tho State 80 often err in the discna "ssto,,
their important duties.-IStaontoH ope'''''''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

AS the State Department is not in the re-
ceipt of telegraphic advices from MIR. McLane,
concerning the project of the treaty with
the Jurez government in Mexico, it is
presumed that no concession of territory
is embraced therein, as desired, by the Pres
ident. There may be other concessions, but
probably they are not of sufficient Importance
to induce our government to take the re-
sponsibility of entering into formal treaty,
which the Senate might reject. Mr.. Nc
Lane was expected home at this time, on &C
count of the setting in of the sickly season
at Vera Cruz.