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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-17
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
Letter from Faucu;er County

Correspondence Of the A.rgw"yiu Go.,u,.
\ season of intellectual entertainment, va,
afforded to Il crowded house of laiic. and
gentlemen, on Friday evening last. bv a.,
members of the Woodland Debating Club,
on the Tariff queston-">hou'd Con,rc r,.
tablish Protective Tariff"
The discussion commenced about u'rm,.
=. NJ, and continued until eleven. The u..
batcrs displayed much ability and g"niu, IN
the mana cement of the subject, wn.rh. after
IL lengthy and animated discussion. va, d,.
cided in the affirmative. The decision met
with the general appreciation Of th"auilence.
and was much appauded.
This society is Of about year, growth.
and has a membership of about twenty
promising young men, who bid lair ,a ID
honor Ia their country and It's service"
The Wings of Fauquier are looking Mr.
ward to the approaching election with lat.
tcring prospect, Of victory. believing that /,
will be favorable time for the defeat of rhs
Democratic candidates IN tni, County Tor
seats in the next House OF Delegates.
Upper fauquicr, March ;. \ WIG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
The Kentucky Tragedy.

4 Coai-ofNaH---It appears that Lowe,
one Of the victims of the tragedy at Halves.
vile, XIV, wore steel shirt or coat of-mail
which fitted tight to his whole body. The
Louisville Journal says:
Our informant who WAS spectator Of the
scene. says that at least between sersnty-tive
and II hundred guns and pistols wer" fired
at Lowe, and that there were thirty bullet
and buckshot holes through all portions OF
his coat, but that not solitary ball or shot
entered his body OF even drew drop OF
blood Heavily loaded guns were fired at
him at a distance Of not more than SIX feet.
and he was repeatedly Knocked down and
whirlcd around by the lsadcn missiles. yet
no wounds except commissions were inflicted.
The ball which struck his thigh made very
severe bruise but did not enter the skln.-
Our informant saw II man strike HIM tour
times with bowie knife but the point o! the
weapon turned without penetrating.
Lowe. it will be remembered, was subse-
oucntly murdered in jail by two men who
gained iorcible admission. 1t Is alleged that
he had declared his determination to take
their lives when he got out. What il slngu-
lar. the grand jury have declared that the two
men we're justified in what they did on the
oruund of sclfpreservStiOn
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
Unusual Scene in a Court.

Recently in the United States district
court at Austin, Texas. twoyoung Germans'
ignorant of English. were sentenced TO the
paniten,iary for rohhing the mail. Alder
man Earnest Raven translated to the pr,
soners the judges charge and sentence, ana
by permission of the court i'll presenting q
Bible To one Of the prisoners. l'ammart'
made these remarks:
Jacob Dammart you are young man.
and have no parents here. take the liber-
ty Of si.ing you some advice before you en-
ter the prison appointed for your place OF
punishment for the next .no ysars. pre-
sent You this Bible-use ii, and be true to
YOUR God and your adopted country, ana
YOU will find no occasion to steal again.
This Bible is the on: piece of property you
will be allowed TO carry with yen INTO con-
finement. While in the penitcntiary be
nbedieut to those in authority over YOU. and
TWO wears imprisonment sill he a light
burden 10 vou When your term OF pun
ishment has expired. if You shall need II
home YOU will find one in my house, If my
life is sparud so long.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
Letter from Fairfax County

Correspondence Of the -tie1o"drm G1;r,@.
The first thunder shower Of the >ra>on
came down at night the seventh # March:
the day previous, being exceedingly clear,
warm, and sunny, and followed by gentle
showers. 4 visible tingc OF green i apDa.
rent. where warmth and moisture combine 10
hasten the growth Of grasses.
Considerable ground ploughcd during the
winter, has experienced the benefit Of one
fall Of snow, and succeeding shower, of ram.
In some localities, out, ARE already in the
ground.
4 spirit of greater hopeilIiu",s and ron>o.
quent enterprise, among the people. seems 10
promise final reaction, after the reNulSIon
If 1857.
The prospects of fruit are good, perhaps
better than for two years past. Should the
approaching summer be a. free from rN-
tremes, As the spring bids fair 10 be-. the
hopes of the husbandman will hc more than
realized. NlATOR
Centrevilc Fairfax County. March9
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
The Administration and the Democracy

The efforts Of the New York Herald to dis
crininate between the President and the
Democratic party, and to cxalt the one while
accusing the other of every delinquency, have
already been remarked upon in the columns
of this paper. Our readers will not De sur
prised. therefore, Mt the recent declaration
of the Herald, that the President should con
vene an extra session of Congress for the ex-
press purpose Of involving the Democracy iii
inextricable endorsements
For ourselves we have nothing IL say
against the distinction which the adherents Of
the President draw between the Admin
istration and the Democracy. We could
wish. indeed that the chosen representative
Of the party We're an exact exponent OF H.
principles and policy.--for under any circum
stances the Democracy will encounter more
or less difficulty in escaping all Responsible
ty for its agents eccentrlcltes. But, since
there is NJ deny ing the fact Of essential dit
lerences between the administration and the
Democracy. We are pleased 10 observe that
it, apolngiSts have set the example of a sep
aratinn which will relieve our I'arty of very
painful cmharraSSmrnts.
Will any Democrat. for instance, venture
10 Justify the enormous expenditures OF the
Federal government. Can any Democrat
approve the Presidents protective tariff pnil-
cy? Does any Democrat of tie State-ri@hts
school support the Pacific railroad. or tn"
military protectnrate of Mexir,,, or the pro-
position to arm the Executive with the war
making power. or those other enterprises 81
Federal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT which are too tamil-
lar to require reorganization? Then, why nj
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
Forney Retrospective and Indignant.

Forney evidently believes in the old maxim
that "rrpeiifi1 est mater sfHd'"r"m, tor
every once and awhile he stops and stands,
like Moses on Pisgah, and takes both re-
Prospective and prospective view rs 10 how
matters and things stand with his late c"u-
iederates. the Democratic party and James
Buchanan. lie recounts the shortcomings
of those upon whom he has turned his back.
and especially those of Mr.. Buchanan. upon
the stills of whose door he has not only sha-
ken the dust, but the mud from off his feet
and like the rancorous Carthagenian, has
sworn in his heart, that there is and shall be
10 reconciliation.
But all this has nothing to do with For
news short recital on the occasion OF the an
niversarv Of Euchanan's inauguration.
Saith Forncy III contemplating
"Two wears ago, this day. James Buchanan
took his seat in the Presidential chair, the
most popular Of our Chief Magistrates since
the DAYS of George Washington. All parties
stood willing to trust him. His inaugural
address was accepted by every section with
unalloyed pleasure. His long public life in
duccd even those who had refused to support
him in sc, to reposc Il generous confidence
in his Administration. lie held in his hands
the destinics Of happy country lie was
clothed with rare advantages; and had he
been animated by Il Conscientious patriotism
he would have consolidated the Democratic
party in every State Of the Union, and have
paralvzed aud Frustrated all its adyersaries
Where does he stand to-day, &c! The great
party which carried him into office. after in
finite labor and expense. torn into fragments;
corruption, like 4 postilenee, 50 pervading
every department Of the Government, that
Democrats admit the fact with pain and
shame. and Republicans point to it with
exultant Indignation: u wretched financial
policy: an incapable foreig IN policy; Cani-
net divided upon principle, and united by
the mercenary motive Of self-preservatlon,
&C.. &c. Enough, from Forney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
The Bakers Bow OF BROOKLYN.

The Jamaica IL. IL Farmer thus refers 10
the career of one whose praise Is on every
tongue =.
1T is wei! known 10 many Of our readers.
that Mr.. Walter Nichols, of this village was
one" :, baker in the city Of Brooklyn. 1t
CHANGED that '"n tiinr, II cU-!aborer with
him was Il lad of more than ordinary indus
try ami tact Ever faithful he rapidly gain
I'd knowledge of his business. and every
thing seemed IL point to his becoming sue
cr>>!ul baker. bun nothing more. But Provi-
drncr had fer him Il wider field. and one bet
ter fitted to develop Iii. genius and power
Born ot poor parents and now tatherlcSs. hr
had nuwhc to look for elevation or maintr-
nance in Iii; but To h> own diligcrr cxcr-
ton. One dar he Glanced 10 br in the Navy
Yard, NJ Brooklyn. and the thought struck
him that he would like to enter the nav
Being Of an energetic temperament. with
him 10 think was 10 net. I" desire was 10
strive. So. "nnG To the proper officer. hc
applied for admission. Tn" novelty Of See
ing lad alone boldly asking for place 80
often secured ny political preferences, or by
the cntrcatics of influential friends. attracted
at once the attention of the officer. and he
inquired: What can You do:' The reply
was prompt and decisive: Anything that
another boy can. He WAS told to call again
in few days. and leaving. he FASTENED to
tell his mother the step he had taken. She
thought the matter mere v within, and did
not suppose it would accomplish ANYTHING.
But the few days passed, and the place was
given 10 the cntcrprising lad. Scarcely in
hi new position. he began 70 show marks of
genius and aptitude which outdid hi, a-so-
ciatc>. and step by step tn" haker's boy rose
to influence aud rank. His aim Wa, high.
hi- courage uudauutcd. his pcrseyer I'M
failing: and to-day he stands among tn"
highest in rank and most influential III power
of the great ones who r"lnpos" the lut"d
States Navy. Such in brief Is the career Of
William Y. lluison. commander of the |
-t.,,,.r incur, -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11

Henry w. Thomas.

The nomination Of Henry v. Thoma. Lv
the Convention recently held in Alexandria.
has been hailed with joy, and given great
satisfaction To the Wing party Of the Dis
trict, and have alread heard more dian
one Democrat express an unwillmgness %
vote against gentleman who has rnnler,,l
such signal service in the councils 81 ths
State. Mr.. Thomas, in the Senate .! Nir.i.
MIA, whilst an acknowledged leader of the
Wing party, always exerted 10 lItt" inf'u.
ence with gentlemen entertaining different
political opinions and rarely ever did h.
raise his voice in favor Of any measure. ~
exert himself to defeat II project, that success
did not crown his efforts.
Never violent party man-always con.
servatiye in his sentiments ever willing 10
accede to others that honest purpus" which
actuated him-posseSsng a vigorous iN,",.
lect and prrposscsslng manners, he "t onr"
commanded the respect and confidence II Ia,
political opponents and was always sure %
carry with him those Of his own party. II,
was not mere local representative. hut IA
questions concerning the intere>, Of tho
whole State, his advice and counsel were al.
ways sought for and Needed
With such champion acknowledged
now by the opposition Journals To be all that
his friends claim for him-Should it not be &
string reason to his friends to put forth
their utmost exertiuns to secure MS election:
1t is not enough that Mr.. Thomas should
visit each county--mect his opponents nj
every point-and "leave no stone unrurned'
in his path. His friends must also 90 10
work-every man. however humble his pc
sition. possesses some infuence--and that IN
huence should now be- excrted. if We desire
success. The friend, Of the opposing candl-
dates will do their duty they have hereto
fore They will see to it that Mr. Shachel'
ford and Mr.. Smith are nur left To- battle
alone-Then. friends of Mr.. Thomas. be- up
and doing. You have II noble standard
bearer, one who has been of infinite service
to you--whose past Legislative career j. an
earnest Of what you may expect, should It
please the voters of the District to oi"'at"
him from the councils of the State I, those
Of the nation--onc Of whom has opponents
say 'if we are TO have 4 Wing rcprr."nta.
tive it would most delight us To- sec the hon
or conferred upon him" When wc have ,utI
champion and such AN opportunity OF suc,
cess az is now presented, NJ / We but remind
you that it is only necessary - WORK, ani
that victory is ours, and Henri W. Thomas
will be- our next representative ~ t"nsn''''
AMERICAS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
Mr.. Smith O'Brien.

This gentleman has manifested practical
good sense during the short time he has been
IN this country. While he met the ovation
prepared for him here in u grateful spirit his
remarks and his general bearing discouraged
any intention ON the part of his admirers to
deprive his visit Of its cosmopolitan charac-
ter and to draw him into exclusive associa-
ZION with any section or clique. lie passed
quietly on to Washington to be Il spectator
OF the closing scenes of Congress. and there
100 seems to nave stunned the liunism that
many were disposed Ia thrust upon him.
Unlike some of his predecessors. who have
visited IT,, Mr.. . Bren seems carefully to
avoid political discussions and refralns from
public comment upoa our institutions. until
hr has had tine L. form an Intelligent Judg-
ment Ia iaci. there seems To- hr nothing of
the icmaso2uc about him, and he prefers
seemingly the associations which gentle
man would be- likely to prefer.
During his few days residence III Wash
ington. hc visited the Young Mems Catholic
Total Abstinence Society. and the Washing
ton Star gives the following IA the substance
Of his address 10 that association -
"Ile was introduced 10 the association by
Mayor Bcrrct and addressed Them in IN
eloquent aud affecting manner. ~, re-
marks commenced with an expression OF
qualification Ut brhulding 50 many Of his
fclinw-countrvmen. and the sons of those
who had been his fcllow-countrymcn, assem-
bled in the metropolis of this great and tree
nation for the laudable purpose Of forward
ny the brncficrnt work commenced by that
shining light of morality, Father Mathew.
IT, then eXhOrted them 10 hold out stead
Easily in their labor until they had dissent
mated the principles OF temperance through
ont the land, and redeemed the Irish name
from that calunInious charge which seeks to
associate il as almost synonymous with III
temperance" Calling THEN attention not
only To- the great good t. result 10 themselves
by this organization, but also through their
example TO their frlow-ctizens generally,
ne lwclt upon the Importance of the task to
which they had appointed themselves, and
the .auny blessings they will deserve and at
tain b. faithful perseverance, in their efforts.
In conclusion. he alluded to the JOY that will
cn,uc in their native land when, on his re-
turn. h. spreads the tidings Of the intelll-
gcnce. virtue and prosperity of lrlshmen
generally in this land Of their adoption"
Every true patriot will applaud Mr.. o.
Brien- sentiments and commend him for
their early and public aYpwal. Subsequent
" the gentleman visited Georgetown Col
lese, Oh which occasion he spoke of the edu-
cational facilities afforded in this country, so
far a. h. hal sGen. and declared his sincere
qualification that education was here placed
within the reach Of all-N. y Coa,m.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
Rat-Skin Clothing.

An ingenious individual of Lickcard. Corn
wall has for some time past been exhibiting
himself in dress composed from top to toe
Of rat-skins, which he has heen collecting
for three years and q half The dress wa, ~a'
made entirely br himself: it consists OF hat
handkerchief. coat, waistsoat, trousers, mp
net caters and shoes. The number OF rats
that were required to complete the suit was
six hundred and seventy; and the individual
when thus dressed, appears exactly like one
of the E~quimaux. de.crIbrd III the 'ra'e !:
Of parry and Ross. The tippet or boa, is
composed of the pieces Of skin immediately
round the tail Of the rats, and is very curl
GUS part Of the dress, containing about SIX
hundred tails--and those none of the short
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
seusaticu Newspapers

The New York Sunday and other illustrat-
ed newspapers. Of the sensation school, have
had an immense run. especially those that
have pictorial illustrations of the dramatis
peysorr who are named in connection with
the recent tragedy. And such likene>es. In
one instance says an exchange, cut that
was originally executed for Piccolomlnl
is planned Of as Mrs. sckles; in another
instance, an old likeness Of Jenny Lind Is
pressed into service, while MIR. sickles and
Nr Bu,terworth arc hattered with having
the counterfeit presentments Of couple Of
fellows that were hanged not long since, ex-
hibit.i to the enlightened public as reritaLie
PORTRAITS of the injured husband and his
friend. Mr, Key being dead, is spared the
modification of seeing an old engraving Of
Alfred Bum, the London theatrical manag-
or. shown up as fac simiie, by our artist
WnsbiUJton States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
NJ Is.,bsr Defends the Administration.

1t will BE- seen by telegraphic dispatch
in another ,umn that Mr.. Letcher. in his
snecch at Woodstock, in Shenandoah, OH Mon
day, defended the Administration. The Eli
ouirer, demonstrating to it own solemn
ayowal. is now obliged to oppose his election.
There can be no Doubt Of the fact we pre-
sume that Letcher will defend the admins
ration in the present canvass. \ letter be-
fore u,. received Yesterday evening from a
friend who travelled on the cars with him.
on Saturday last. informs Us that ne told
the writer that he meant to defend the
Administratiop-tbst. az (" tho Enquirer
orders he meant to do as he nleased--and
that be would like to are any Southern man
srraisn this Adminstrstion!-R'eh, Wig
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
TELEGRAPHIC DISPATCHES.

ST Louis. March S.-Ex-Senator Geyer
was buried at Bellefontaine cemetery yester-
dav The attendance at the funeral WAS
very imposing, and included a battalion OF
city military-thc last was extended in rie"
oi the deceased having been IN officer Of
the army in the war of 1872, and captain of
the first military company ever organized in
the State.
Papers from towns on the Upper Mis-
Sis.ppi river, and on the borders of Mis-
souri, and Iowa, report persons passing
through daily. en- route for Pixies Peak
One of Il party of emigrants. writing from
Fort kearncy. SAYS that large herds of buf:
talo have made their appearance along the
Platte river, near that post. They were,
therefore, b"untifully supplied with meat;
corn was worth six dollars per bushel ut the
fort. As barley has headed out. and grass
is high enough to NOW i'll Texas. it is Inferred
that the season for grass will be unusually
early further north on the plains.
SYRACUSE. n u, March S.-At the char
ter election in this city. to-day, Hon. f. W
Leavenworth, Republican. was elected mayor
by over Goo majority. The whole Republic
can city ticket is undoubtedly elected.
DETROIT. March S.-Thc navigation Ut the
lakes is now fairly open. The boats on
most of the routes from this city will com
mence their regular trips during the present
week.
New YORK, March 9.-The schooner Dam
sci, from Matanzas for Baltimore. has been
wrecked of Cape IIattcras. No date report
ed The crew were saved.
HALIFAX, March "a thick snow storm
is prevailing here tonight. There is no pro-
liability of the Arabia arriving tonight.
New ORLEANS. March S.-Gen. VIM. Wal
kcr is to leave this city immediately for Cali
furnia
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
Close OF The late Session.

In tho House of Representatives, AN order was
passed. IL" tp -, -ordering tho sergeant-at,
arms to remove the desks from the hall during
the interval before the meeting OF the next
Congress; and at nine o'clock, Mr.. Nichols OF
Ohio, had offered the customary resolution
Of thanks to the Speaker, VINO had retired
temporarily, leaving Mr.. Bocock of Virginia
in the chair. 1t was passed 100 to 80.
The Republicans generally declined voting.
Two Southern Democrat, recorded them
selves with great emphasis i'll the negative,
Messrs Smith of Virginia and McRea Of Mis
sissippi.-thc latter the successor Of Gen.
Quitman.
We th:.k great good will come from tho
.emoyal Of the desks, and regard this US one
of the really good things Of Tue Session.
Nt'r York Express.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-03-11
An American Editor and an English Prince.

TIE editor Of the Utica Herald, vino II
,,,,ol,;or;r .rr;., r.contIv visited ,hc ruins
80. = ,,s,.. r;.....l,..I
Of carthage ana III 'et''f u "'S l'"Pi '''''''
Tunis, January 9th, relates the ioiio"'a%i-
While | was examining these vast relic,
ofthe past, my medItatlons were disturbed
by the arrival Of y"un%9 Prince Aitred oi
England ana iot oi rol',ch''is n'It.'i"'S
and nidsliIpmen, whose -, snip was HlhR III
! anchor IN the bay OF lul'l'; iraNei y
great ieveiierand conGestenlel u treat lllIs
beardless sprlg OF royalty with just as inuch
n = # hp h1If been mere second
e = Queen or I an honorary member Of ,br
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