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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12
A New Orator.

\ Col. ". I. Wilson, one Of the dcmocra
tic candidates for Alderman Of Atlanta. is
cmphatically lone of the orators if we may
be allowed to Judge from specimen OF hi,
spread eagle qualifications given in the last
issue of the American. \ public meeting
was held in that city Thursday night last.
at which the Colonel let off in the following
grand >tyl, upon the glorious achievements
OF the Democracy:
Brother Democrats, sad he, look ut
your city. Its prosperity was never So great,
and it is all due to the Democratic party
Atlanta has increased in taxable property:
look ut those splendid houses and stores cree
ted in lSjS, and then feel proud as You re-
.inct that the Democratic party was tn" ca'l>"
Of it. And then last year We had most
glorious revival Of religion. under Dcmorra-
tic administration. thing which never or-
Cured. as You all know. under an American
administration. What Democrat does not
feel proud of his party when such results can
be traced To it? But that is not all, brother
Democrats The glorious old Democratic
party accomplished more than that. Ii out
did and outshone itself, surprising all its for
mrr glories. Last year We had tw" Comets.
which YOU never would have had if it had
not been for the Democratic party. THE
rapturous applause which followed this an,
ncuncement. interrupted the speaker several
minutes Great and glorious, and surpass-
Ing as this did all former achievements OF
the party. it is nothing. gentlemen, u what
we will do if you place Us in power this year,
Us know yen will on Monday next. This
year we intend to build more houses. have
more revivals, and t. have tire" of tine big
gest kind Of comets with tails as long ~ the
faces of our American friends will be, next
Tuesday morning" Great applause
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12
William and Mary College.

This is the third time the College has suf-
fered from fire. An irreparable loss has now
occurred, in the destruction ofportraltss, rare
books, and other precious relics OF antiquity
including, we suppose, George Washington
manuscript letter of acceptance OF the Cham
cellorship of the College. ~
Wesinccrelv trust that the lectures will
not be suspended, and take it for granted the
people of Virginia will at once rally to the
restoration of this noble and time-honorsd
institution. The walls were built in the
substantial fashion of old times as solid
as these of fort, and are yet no doubt
capable of outlasting most Of our modern
buildings. We hope there will be univer-
sal and enthusiastic movement through the
State to rebuild. modernizc and render more
attratiye the buildings of this ancient school
to which Virginia and the country at large,
are under such profound and long-standing
obliystions-Rich.D u,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12
An Original Compliment.

Sentinel" in the New York Courier 4
Enquirer describes an original and flattcring
com Iimcnt upon Mr.. Everett's oratory, as
follows:
Mr.. Everett, in his dclincation of the sleep
ing ear, complains of having been disturbed
by a conversation between the Superinten-
dent of the Central Road and another railway
official 1t is seldom that
The censor Of rensurc is swung
And returns with the incense Of praise.
| think coad assure him that there is not
Il railway man from President 10 brakeman
who would not willingly. even at the close
of day amidst the jar of the engine or the
anxietics Of Superintcndenre. gladly, delight
cdly sit up half the night to hear his melody
of voice to hear the utteranrcs that framed
such delinraton aS that of the everlasting
bcIfry of the skies
Indeed the best, because fresh and origi-
nal, of compliments | ever heard given t"
Mr.. Everett. was hy railway man, brave
one too, he i. Oh me-. | remember 10 have
met him searching amidst the wreck for his
diving fireman and wounded engineer. We
were all at Binghampton. and listening 10 Mr..
Everett, glorious discourse on Washington.
The admission fee wa fifty cents. When
thc address was finished. this man turned
from hi, rapt attention to his friend who sat
next him. and said he, ''This ought 10 hare
I,.u ~ ,I,yiJ,''
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

Judge John Robertson. in one OF his late
essays in the Richmond Enquirer, declares
that the inpovating spirit of the Federal au-
thorisi"s, ut this day. more perhaps than at
any period since the foundation Of tlle gov
eminent. seem to menacc Il radical change
of its Republican features. lie argues bold
" against the right Ia purchase Cuba.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

writer in the Richmond Examiner re-
commsnds Judge John Robertson as su''a'
~. candidate to represent the Richmond
district in the Congress Of the United States
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, denies that he de-
aires to succeed Mr.. Iverson in the Senate.
He intends to withdraw entirely from pub
lie service for the rest of his life, and says ne
nrefers a scat in the House to any other posi-
ton in the Government.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The steamers Indian and America, from
Liverpool, with dates to the Goth ult'' are
10th fully due, the former at Portland, and
tho latter at Halifax.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The coming of the 4sd regiment Of High
Ianders TO New York, en- rOme for Aspinwall
and British Columbia. begins to DE sharply
questioned: and by many is looked upon as a
mere newspaper invention or blnnder. VINO,
ever may come, it can hardly DO tho 42d
Highlanders for they are now in Northern
India.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12
ALEXANDRIA,:
SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY IL, 1859.

The CANDIDATES nominated at RpHMoNp,
to form the State Ticket, in opposition to the
Democratic ticket, are able men. worthy of
the honorable position in which they have
been placed, and worthy to be the chosen
leaders of their party in the approaching con-
test Mr.. Goggin is well known throughout
the State He has served in Congress with
distinction; whilst his associates arc also gem
tlemen of high characters, and of experience
and attainments. The ticket is a strong one
1t will command respect and should enlist
in its hearty support, all who desire the sue
cess of a conservative opposition TO the party
in power.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The Washington correspondent of the
Philadelphia North American, says: 1t is not
vet decided whether Mr.. She,man's commit
tee will report this week. They are unani-
nous. for the evidence does not admit of Il
division. There will be four separate reports
on the principal subjects Investigated, viz
The coal agency and contracts at Philadel-
phia: the live oak contracts: the Brooklyn
and Philadelphia Navy Yards, and the con-
tracts for machinery. Together they will
furnish most striking commentary upon
the Presidents Fort Du Quesne letter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

Adyices from Honolulu of December 23th
hare been received at San Francisco. The
whaling season was closed. The whole
number of whalers arrived at Honolulu WAS
ols, the oil taken 10000 barrels. and the
amount of bone upwards of a million and q
half pounds. The season was regarded As
unproftable. There was terrific storm at
Honolulu. Dec. 10th. flooding the streets. and
in some instances submersing houses, de-
stroying from ten to twenty thousand dol
lars worth Of property.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

Prescott's History of Philip the Second OF
which three volumes have appeared, VIII be
completed by Mr.. Kirk, his amanuensis' 10
whom the blind historian expresses his ooi'e
cations in the preface to the first volume oi
tho work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

Mr.. Clingman and Mr.. Simmons spoke on
the Tariff, in the Senate, on Thursday and
Mr. Hunter had the floor. for Yesterday OF
the same subject All the old arsments'
nro and con, are gone over again-but ap-
piled particularly to the present condition OF
financial affairs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The London Times devotes an editorial
to Mr.. Nugent, the late American Commits
sioner in British Columbia, and to the man
;festo he issued before quitting his post for
Washington. The Times commences by
asking "When will the emissares OF the
limited States learn that notoriety Is not
fame. and that misunderstanding upon a
large scale is not title to public gratl'
tnde?" 1t then proceeds to criticise MIR.
Nupent's acts with much severity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The New York Post learns that Mr.. See,
ley,s American chapel at Paris established
Nv the American and Foreign Christian
I;n;on AZ an expense Of $4,000, has failed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12
The Richmond Enquirer states that the

The Richmond Enquirer states that the
taxes in Virginia are producing each year
more ,han $500 uo0 above the charges upon
the treasury, 1t further says:-"The en-
tire amount of the floating debt of this State
is concentrated in treasury notes, payable IL
months after their issue; and the amount
outstanding at this time is SO, 4o0: and the
holders have been requested to present them
for payment i'll anticipation of their maturi-
"; but this is declined in most cases, thus
presenting full and OVERLOOKING treasury,
without the privilege of calling i'll and dis
charging its liabilities
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The Richmond Enquirer predicts 'hs :,
certain approach Of a crisis in the t"ane'a'
and commercial rorld. far more DISASTROUS
than that Of 1888. ... -
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The Bank of England have ust agreed to
lend a sum equal to Sl5,ooo,oW to the Me-
tropolitan Board of Works at 81 per cent,
to be expended during the next three or
four years in completing the main drainage
of London and the publication OF the
Thames. The loan ia guaranteed by the
Government and principal and interest are
TO be met by an annual rate equal to i per
cent. upon the value Of all real estate in
London
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

Colonel P. St. George Cooke, ID dragons,
has been assigned the duty of translatlng
from the French that part of cavalry eAer-
c;ses called the Evolution Of the line, and
also of revising the system of cavalry tactics
at present in use in the army.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The barque Tanger of some seven hun
dred tons burden, has just gone to sea from
Baltimore, where she has been loaded with
gas machinery, mains. materials, and men,
for the erection of gas works to supply
the city Of Guayaquil, in South America
We learn that the Republic of Ecuador, of
which Guayaquil is the principal seaport
city. has granted most liberal privileges to
F.. Il. Sprague, esq. of Baltimore, with a
monopoly Of the gas business, in all its
branches, for il period of forty years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

Most of the day, on Thursday, in the
House of Representatives was taken up in
discussing the bill reported by Mr.. Stephens,
for the admission of OREGON into the Union.
The bill was opposed by Messrs. Grow,
Granger. and May nard, on account of the
asserted want of sufficient population in the
territory, and the clause in the constitution
relative TO citizenship-giving unnaturalizcd
foreigners the right to vote, &c. 1t was at
vocated warmly by Messrs. Stephens, Hughes
and Nichols, on the ground that there was
evidence of sufficient numbers, and that its
constitution being Republican," the de-
tails as to citizenship. the right Of persons
to sue in the courts, &C.. were not fair sub
jeets Of objection. There was night ses-
sion on Thursday. on which speeches were
delivered on Cuba, fishing bounties, the Ia
riff, party politics. &c. &c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

But three weeks more will elapse before
the Baltimore Annual Conference" will
commence its session in Lewisburg, Va
The committees of examination are for the
first year-.J. VI. Grandin, J. y. Combs and
4. W. Wilson. Second year-David Thorn
as. John $. Deal and J. f. Armstrong. Third
year--M. l.. IIanley, j. Thrush and 5.
Rogers. Fourth year-Littleton +. Morgan,
George G. Brooke and Fielder Israel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The Historical Painter, Leutze. widely
known through his picture of ''Washington
crossing the Delaware" arrived in New York
On Friday from Germany, after an absence
ofnearly seven wears. lie is soon to visit
Washington. and his admirers are moving To
procure for him the painting of historical
picture for the walls of the Capitol. 1.-THE
Battle of Princeton of which he has Il
spirited sketch is the subject proposed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

The Cuba Acquisition bill was taken up
in the Senate, again, on Thursday. MIR.
Foot offered an amendment. that the treaty
should be ratified by the United States. as
well as by Spain, before any part of the mo-
ney was paid. He wished the subject, after
the negotiations had been concluded, to be
acted upon by the Congress of the United
States before any money should be expended.
Mr.. Pugh gave notice of an amendment re-
stricting the amount to be paid for Cnba to
one hundred and fifty millions. He ad'oca-
ted the acquisition of Cuba as the key to the
gulf of Mexico, and alluded to the import
ance of her commerce. lie answered oblec-
tioas, and declared that the European system
of dictation by one sovereign to another
should never be suffered to extend to this
continent. lie also denounced the Clayton
Bulwer treaty
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

Lawrence p. Grain, a lawyer of Shre'e-
port, La, and native of L"udoun county,
va, died on the 18th ut.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

on. on Friday last, to disposseSs helpless
family of Il house. the rent of which they
were unable to pay. The sheriff seeing that
the father of the family was in feeble health,
and that the wife had no means of getting a
livelihood, procured hack, and sent them to
the poor-house. If he had turned them into
the road. as he might have done, they would
have persisted,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-02-12

lslcll!IOHu \. iu'S Sp" H'"t
James E. White. Norfolk County.
Vim. Townes, Mecklenburg.
Vincent Witcher, Pittsylvania.
Vim. c. Scott. Powhatan.
John 4. Carter, Loudoun.
Dr. Terrell, Orange.
John Lewis, Rockingham.
Walter i. Staples, Montgomery.
b. +. Wysor. Pulaski,
A. l.. Berkshire, Monongalin.
John \. Hutchinson. Wood.
Henry W. Thomas Fairfax.
Dr. McCorkle. Cabell.
VIM. H. Macfarland, Richmond.
SECRETARIES:
r. Rilgwav and J. Mcdonald, Richmond,
j. b. Bingham Wheeling.
John f. Scruggs. Fauquier.
\. X. Moore, Petersburg.
VIM. NJ. Semple, Lynchburg.
Alonzo Smith, Lexington,
Richard, Mauay, Rockingham,
Edgar Snowden. ir.. Alexandria.
John S. GalIaher Charlestown.
John 4. Kelley, Fredericksburg.
The President. Hon W. B. Preston was
escorted to the Chair by Messrs. Bondurant.
of B, and Scott, Of Fauquicr, and ably at.
dressed the Convention upon the political
topics of the day. >.
On motion of Mr.. Scott, Of Fauquier, 1t
was resolved that a committee consisting OF
one delegate from each Senatorial District he
appointcd. to nominate candidates for the
Offices of Governor, Lieut.. Governor and At
torney General. The resolution was adopted
after being amended so rs to provide that the
members. should be DIES gnsted by the dele,
gates representing the respective senatorial
Districts.
The Convention then took a recess until
o'clock p. M.-Rich. Wig.
EVENING SEssroy.-The Convention re-as-
sembled at O'Clock, when the President an
nounced the committee under Mr.. Scott
resolution, rs follows
70. F.. Scott. Fauquier District: +. F. Fur,
guson, City of Norfolk: Edward P. Tayloe,
Stafford District; JAS b. Bingham, Ohio Dis
triet. c. Q. Tompkins, Fayette District; Jas.
+. Preston. Montgomery District; Jas, +
Johnston. Bedford District; +. b. Deane, ir.,
Cumpbell District: Jacob B. Blain. Wood
District: III. MaTtli, rlaihiil piHti ".
Thomas Bruce, Halifax District; Francis Ii
Epes. Nottoway District: John McCue, Au'
gusta District; VIM. Terry, Wythe District
Hugh Barclay. Rockbridge District; j; llar'
rison Kelly, Spotsylvania District; b: II
McGruder. Albemarle District; Marmaduke
johnson. Richmond City: Daniel T. Slaugh'
ter, Culpeper District: John I:ump.kin, King
and Queen Dis; Delius o. Maupin, Hardy
District; Thos. II. Wilcox, williamsburg
District: John NJ. Harrison, Loudoun Dis
trict; Ro. b. Boiling, Petersburg District; :!
A. Graves, Surry District: VIM: d: Massey
Alexandria District: Williams c. Wickham
Hanover Dist: VIM. Price, Monongalia, Dist
Jas. G. Holiday, Portsmouth Dist: \: B
Evans, Matthews Dist; Wood Bouldin, Char
lotte Dist; Ro. K. Irving, Amherst Dist:
Ch.s Carter IAe Cumberland Dist; e.. W
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-02-10
Notice.

The first lecture of the Philom athean
Society vas given last Monday evening,
to , large audience, Ly the Hon. j. NJ,
Porter. The remainder of the course
will be delivered BY the following gentle
men
Feb. l5-Robert P. Allen, Of Will
amsport, Pa. Subjee:-"Natural aud
Moral Beauty"
FEB. u -Rev. Geo. ". MaclsughlD,
Of Stroudsbsrg. Sahject-"LOve OF
Truth"
Feb. 2s-Hon. George R Barrett OF
Mauch Chunk. Sabject--
March ll-Rev Pennel Cooc-bc, OF
PHILADELPHIA. Suiject-"Man aud bis
relations "
March l5--Col John w Forney. of
Philadelphia. Sufject--"Americsn
Statesmen"
Tickets for the Course, SO cents. SIN
gle Tickets, l5 cents.
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Che 1rfrrsnnian.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1859.
p9- We have received the first mum bel

p@ We have received the first number
of new literary paper started in New
York by FRANK LESLIE. From the
specimen sent Us, We should predict for it
an extensive circulation 1t contains ex-
citing tales, startling adventures, fine
poems, and humorous audi aughter- provo
king sketches; all furnished by the most
popular writer's, and we'll illustrated by
numerous engraviugs. The paper is fur
hished to single subscribers at the low
rate of 81 per year, or to club of ten,
with extra copy, SIS. Subscriptions re,
ceiyed for six months. We would advise
all our readers to subscribe at once. Ad
dress. Frank Leslie, No. l3 Frankfort
St., New York.
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FACTS FOR THE PUBLIC.

We would respectively state to our
friends and the public who make adven-
lures in lotteries. that WooD, EDDY d
Co., successors of Samuel Swan & Co., Of
Augusta, Georgia, and Gregory 4 Maury,
Wilmington, Delaware, ere in every way
reliable. An inclosure Of fve'or ten dol
lars (more or less) will be promptly re-
sponded to in every case; and if your
ticket should turn out prize, the money
(let the amount be what it may) will be
as promptly paid oser to the holder. No
bank pays its bills with more certainty
than Wood, Eddy g. Co. do their prize
tickets.--Fra1ak Leslie'S Magazine.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-02-10

Argument List, February Term. 1859.
Jacob w. Williams Us. Jacob Rous e
j. E. Hood acher, use of John Mer.
wine Us. Nathan Shupp.
John Merwine, use of John Murphy
u.s. Jacob Buskirk.
Charles Fetherman, use of Jacob Van
Buskrk Us. John Murphy and Jacob Van
Buskirk.
Hardy c. Levauway, use of R. s. Sta.
pies Us. Moses L. Noyse.
Henry Edinger vS. Joseph J. Postens
Jonas r. Smith Us. Mathew Proctor.
10 the matter Of Road view 10 Price
township.
In the matter of Road view in Polk
township.
In the matter ofthe independant School
District of Stroud township.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1859-02-10

A very respectable and sppreciati'e
audience vas in attendance on Monday
evening, to hear Judge POrter's lesturc
on Northampton aud its people" The
Judge acquitted himself in 6ue style, and
related numerous anecdotes illustrative oi
ancient times, in his usual felicitous man
ner. The audience dispersed, highly de-
lighted with the Evenings entertainment.
The Stroudsburg Coruct Band was also
most emphatically there, in all its glory.
and discoursed such enchanting stratus as
only it knows bow to produce.
The next lecture of the course is to be
delivered ou Tuesday Eve, next, by Rob-
ert P. Allen, Esq, of WilIiamspOrt--
Subject; Natural and Moral beauty. -
All who desire rare entertainment,
should not fail to be present.
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MonIoe County Teachers Association

UOAiOS SUuACy 1SdCuSiS ASSVC1dt1Uu.
The Teachers and Directors of the
schools in Monroe County, and all who
feel an interest in the Cause of Education,
are respectfully requested TO meet st the
Court House in Stroudsburg, on Satur-
day. Feb. 18th, at clock, p. II.
A uuGibcr Of addresses may be expec-
ted from practical teachers and others
Several Essays will also be read. This
will be an excellent opportunity for an
Interchange of sentiment and of social
feeling among those engaged in the same
noble calling. We trust large number
will be in attendance, and We shall use
our best eDdeavors TO promote mutual
pleasure and profit.
C. S DETRICK, County Supt
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Au0itur's Notirr.

The undersigned Auditor, appointed
by the Court of Common Pleas, of Mon
roe County, to distribute the moneys a.
rising from the Sberiff's Sale of the prop
erty of Charles S. Colbert, and tere Ten ..
ants, will attend TO the duties of his ap.
pOiutmeut, at the public House of Peter
Kemmerer, on Thursday, the 18th day
of February next. at 2 O'Clock, p. NJ,
when and where all persons interested
may attend if they think proper.
JOHN DEYOUNG, Auditor.
January G. 1859
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TRIAL LIST, for February Term, 1859

TRIAL LIST, for February Term, 1893
Jacob T. Smith Us. George Rouse.
Nicholas Altemose rs. Jacob Hufsmith.
Jacob Bossard u.s. Hanford Bells.
Henry Detrick as. James Henry.
Abraham Crotzer as. Charles Daley.
Robert Boys Us. Daniel Brittian Bur-
net.
William Storm as. William S. White
and Matthias Brakely, partners under the
firm of William S. White & Co.
George Loos as. Charles Shafer, late
Constable of the Borough of Stroudsburg.
George Loos as. Charles Shafer, late
Constable of the Borough of Stroudsburg.
Jeremiah Williams rs. Richard Post
ems.
William Over6eld as Elijah Depuy.
Jasper j, Rosenkrans Us. Richard Pos
tens.
William Taylor & Co. Us. Smith & O.
verpeck.
Pugh Decker Us. Robert Huston.
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W AR RED.

On the 5th inst, by Rev. Geo. W.
MsclaughliD. Mr.. Jerome Fetbernsn. snd
Miss Ann Eliza Walter, all of Monroe
County, Pa,
At the American Hotel, in Strouds-
burg, Oh the 9th inst, by Daniel Jayne,
Esq, Mr. George Liner, and Miss Chris
sianna Miller, both of Heuryyille, Mon
roe Co, Pa.