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The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

1t was useless now to raise n cry about. who
had water to barter for small chew of Tobnc
co. Nothing but severe illness or positive ina
bility to walk entities any private Soldier to
berth in hospital wagon. lie might fcgn
both but without effect, and it was hard in
deed, for those who were really sick to get o
ride. The men marched in double file. and
all OF our company-onccrs who were on foot
with us. stuck to tho ranks with praise worthy
spirit. They shared with us in our fatvues,
and bore mutually the privations incident to
the march. and when there was cause for
general complaint-thcy were the last to mani.
fest it. And this was cheering to the men
through many trying day.
(ro DE CoSTINuED.)
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Obituary,

Died, at his own instance. about -
O'Clock last night, after rule Of three short
months, Winter, age doubtful.
Deceased was admitted to have hcen a
Cnsmopolite, and exercised a considerable
influence upon the habits, customs, and
feelings Of everybody. In isolated cases his
systems Of government were much admired,
and 10y some his demise was deeply lament
ed; but the mass of mankind will rejoice in
in his death, and hail with joy the inaugu-
ration of his successor. In general, the de.
ceased was an unpleasant visitor-a hard,
stern misunderstanding to the last degree
cold without rescrve-chiling, even in his
bIandest smiles-rugged in his gentle ap-
proaches-with a sourcd front furrowed
face-he was not one to draw, by cords of
affection, the hearts of the people. Espe.
cially was this the case when the mildness
. IS early rule gave place to more orpres-
svo tyranny.
Among those who will be merry over his
death, the poor and almost destitute occupy
no secondary position. In his rule over this
class the deceased was peculiarly despotic,
and even whilst many found it difficult to
obtain an amount Of "wood and whites" to
sustain life, there wero others who died
through want Of them. Deceased, with his
other faults, was guilty Of gross partiality-
like some of our great statesman he was
one thing to the north, and another 10 the
southland trcachcrous to both. With
the north, he was in favor Of internal i'm
provements, and often constructed bridges
across their rivers and streams bridges
beautiful in their architecture, but only
seeming in strength and safety. With the
south he was full Of promises which were
never fulfilled. 1t is true, ho added occa-
sionally, and in certain localities, to the
architectural beauty Of dwellings, by at
taching crystal pendants to their roofs, but,
like the glories of one of his sunsets, they
we're transient, and vanished even with the
beholding. Ills memory will only live in
connection with the past accounts of com
merce, and stand as dark spot in the his
tory Of destitute humanity be is gone
clear gone. This last very expressive
expression, in italics, we would have the
reader to understand, is not original, but
was selected with care from large pile OF
standard literature.
1t would be proper to remark that immc-
diately after the demise of Winter, a new
ruler took the reins-the infant Spring.
Under his sway, we will expect joyous
and happy time all round. The trees which
were stripped Of their foliage by the chilling
breath of his predecessor, will soon be clad
again in beautiful green. Bright flowers
will delight the eye and shed a sweet perfume
from myriads of shrubs and plants. The
cheerful voice Of gay songsters will be heard
warbling joyous music to gladden. our hearts,
and earth will be spread with richer car.
pet than the finest three-ply ever woven.
We are in favor of the new administra.
ton, and intend to do all in our power to
support it. The ladies are all in our favor
to support ito man. Then, welcome
Spring, with all thy smiling verdure, sing.
birds, pretty flowers, etc.
Mobile Advertister.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

MExIco.-Should tho lntter success of tho
Liberals over Miranon y forces be followed by
similar results in future engagements, sqys the
New York Journal Of omnerce, the aspect
Of Mexican affairs will not unlikely be so
changed, that Mr.. McLane. ouril.Minister to
that country. will feel authorized to recognize
the Juarez government, and treat with it, o.
the government de faoto of Mexico. The sym.
pathies and good wishes of the United State,
are decidedly with the Liberals, AID there
would be much satisfaction felt here at thei,
ccsuass,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
Who'll NUMBER 2OS

WAsnISGroN. March l5.-The Cabinet had
rrotracted session to day. and had under con,
eideration the exhibit submitted by the Post
Office Department, 1t is very elaborate, and
covers a vast deal of ground, presenting the
actual condition of the department in oil it's
ramifcations. There will be deficiency, on
the 30th of June, of four million three hundred
thousand dollars.
After discussing matters. and going through
with minute examination of the figures, tho
Cabinet were unanimous in opinion that an ex-
tra session Of Congress would be necessary
There other Matters however, that will
have to DO considered, and the whole thing was
postponed until Thursday, when definite action
will be had rs to the time of calling tho session.
The President at present favors the middle Of
August. and it is highly probable that W i'll bo
the time fixed.
The Grand Jury found true bill today
| against Mr.. Sickles for murder. They had a
long discussion in the jury room as to what
ought to be doEe with Mr. Rutterworth. What
| course they will pursue is not known. Two
them are known to be in favor Of indicting
him rs particeps criminis.
The Secretary of State recently submitted to
the Attorney General the question whether the
Chinese coolic trade carried on by Ameri-
can ships. comes within the laws for the sup
preston of the slave trade The Attorney
General decides that it docs not within said
| laws
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

Mayiis considered an unfortunate marry. q
ing, month. Ayoung girl ,~as asked, nns;
long sines, to units herself To- aiover shess
oaasd May ID his proposals. ,rhsI.dsss
.tbsEMsy wasunlucsy.. ."Wslt, n,aksR tas
1hep," replied the swain. caieue
her eyes. and with; q blash ). she ~ s5nd 8
fWoula. not April as #alig <',''' =
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

Some years. ago lady died who was
knowRto have been partial to genuine
Jamaica, and orders were sent to the sex ton
to have the family vault opened to receive
the body. He did SO, but fading, it FULL be
wrote back that the lady couldaotbe buried
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

sAlau,ua," said young lady 10 be.
mother, the other, day, "what:is emigrss
ting ng~-aEmigrating; dear. is a young lady
going to Australia: n What is colonizing,.
mammaa"-"C Colonizing, dear, is marry,
ing there, d.having afauiIy:" Manasa,
L should like TO- 60 10, ,Australias" r
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

The practipeand principle Of insurance is
Of great antiquity, and was we'll known in
the time of Claudius CAESAR, \. d. 43. 1tis
certainthat assurance Of ships atfsea was.
practised as early as the year 45 A. D.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

READ1No.-Keep your view Of men and
things extensive, and, depend upon it. that
a mixed knowledge is not superficial one.
AS far as it goes, the views that it gives are
true: but he who reads deeply in one class
of writer's only, gets views which are al
most sure to be perverted, and which are
not only narrow, but false. Adjust your
proposed amount of reading to your time
and inclination-this is perfectly free to
every man-but whether that amount be
large or small, let it he varied in its kind,
and wholly varied. If l have confident
opinion, or any one point connected will,
the improvement Of the human mind, it is
lhis.-Dr, Irn0ld. "a
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

THE LADIES' PLAGUE.-"Burn the cripn.
ne"-"Yes, my dear, It's all very we'll to.
say, burn the crinoliue; but suppose you
are in it?" :
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

AN AsrHMArIcAL REMARK.-Hugot Ar.
mott, one day, while painting with the
asthma, was almost deafsned by tho noise
ofIn bawiing fellow, selling oysters. 1.-THE
es.rayagant rascair' said Hugot: abe has
wasted iatao seconds'a 'as much breath as
would have served me forsa. month"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

A well-known author once wrote an ar,
ticle in "Dlackwood," signed "a. s." "Tut,n
said Jerrold, on reading the initials "what q
pity he will tell only tvo.thirds Of tha
TRUTH
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

There are, around us, thousands and
thousands Of homes, all the chambers ;of
which are made dark or cherries for lack Of
the 'snall, sweet courtesies" Of life, SO
cheaply given, and SO magical in their ef.
feet
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

A Coon SueGEsT4oN.-The attention Of
the French authorities having been called
to the frequent outrages on unprotected
femalestravelling by railway, they have in
contemplation, it is said, To- compel all the
companies. to haye'in every train carriages
Of each class into which only females shall
be admitted.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

WASTED.-A pair of scissors to cut .
caper. The pot in which patriots blood
boiled. Tho address of the confectioneE
who makes "triAes light as air." And q
short club broken off the square root,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

An outside passenger on a coach had his
hat blown over bridge into the stream,
"True to nature" said gentleman who was,
seated beside him, "a beaver naturally takes
to the water"
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

Absence destroys small passions, and Inv
creases great ones; as the wind extinguishes
tapers, and kindles fires.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

The law Of food is, that man should eat
what is good for him, at such times and in
such quantities as nature requires,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

havo felt that this much was duo from

HaVe lelL tnaL tDlS mucH was quo rom
me- more in reply to your comment on Mr..
Cralles letter, than as comment on that
letter itsclf-of which letter I can only ex-
press my surprise and regret.
Very respectfully.
DUFF GREEN.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

What did the feather, when it first sprout-
ed, say to the duck? I'm doyn on you
this time,
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

Why cannot deaf man bo legally con.
victed9 Because it is not lawful to oou-
denim man without hearing.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

All the passions make US commit faulta,
but love makes US guilty of the most ridi-
culous ones.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

The copyright Of tho song "Aly Pretty
Jane" was lately sold for five hundred
pounds sterling-iory pounds line.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

Tom Murphy has such excellent spirits
that he has has only to drink water to in.
toxicate himself. 'F
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

It seems paradoxical, but it is neverthe-
less true, that the latest intelligence. alwaya
consists of tho earliest news.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

Every pound Of oochineal contains seven,
ty thousand insects, boiled to death.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

A needle will float, if carefully lai6 on
the surface Of the water.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

EFFEcrs OF ToBAcco ON STUDENTS
Deep thinkers who would draw upon re-
sources long laid up by hard study, who
would not again busy themselves in thumb
ing over volumes that have already been
read, but who having once devcured them,
would make the food their own, find much
originality amidst the fumes of savoury
cheroot But students who would master
books, and remember their contents, who
wonld lay up in store clear ideas, should
never becloud themselves with smoke, nor
in any other way detract from the most en-
ergetic application to the fulillment Of the
object in view. The satisfying effect of to.
bacco on students is not calculated to pro.
mote advancement, but to retard it. Un-
der itsintluence pages may be dreamed over
without being taken in.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01

The gentleman whose lips pressed lady's
"snowy brow" did not catch cold.
The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1859-04-01
The Inebriate Asylum.

In an interesting pamphlet recently IS
sued by the Board OF Trustees, containing a
full account of all that has been done in
regard to the Inebriate Asylum, we find the
following sensible remarks, by DR.. J. E.
Turner, urging tue propriety Of an appro-
priation for the Asylum:
ut matters not how this disease may
have been INSTRUMENTATION by stimuants
prescribed for sickness, or by the encourage
ment Of parents; by the influence of social
friends, or gay associates; whether under
extenuating circumstances, or in full view
OF the terrible penalty which this malady
Intlicts on its victim,-the State is equally
bound to protect society against such out.
RACES. Tho innocent and the virtuous should
not be exposed to the insane man, let the
cause Of his insanity bo what it may. lie
should be taken to an asylum, to be con-
trolled and treated according to his disease
All the laws anG penalties which a State
can enact against crime committed by the
iuebriate will never prevent him, while at
large, from committing murder, arson and
theft, or from taking his own life. The ex-
perencc we have had upon this subject du-
ring the past year alone, is enough to con-
vince every enlightened mind that such a
policy endangers the life Of every citizen,
and places in the hands Of the insane man
the flaming torch of the incendiary. The
true policy Of government is to prevent
crime rather than to punish it. Why, then,
should our State allow its citizens to 90 at
large when they have lost sclfcontrol, and
when experience shows that it is not com.
patible with private and public safety for
them to remain at liberty? Does the State
bring to life the murdered family, by simply
going through the accustomed forms of
judicial procedure, in order to punish the
man for what he can scarcely be held res
ponsible, or place him as criminal at the
bar, when his testimony would not be re-
ceived in the witness box, or find out too
late that he really is a maniac, and send
him at last to an asylum as criminal
The only true and enlightened policy, then,
which experience points out and judgment
dictates, is for the State to provide an asy.
lum for this class Of our insane. Every en-.
lightcned citizen of our country will ap.
prove Of such policy, and long will be re,
mcmbcrcd the administration which has
through its wisdom provided an asylum
where the inebriate can be controlled and
treated; and in which his nalady can be
cured, "a malady which is disease in in.
dividuals. curse to families plague tc
communities, and a destruction 10 races"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09
s.,r NAIL ARRANGENESTs.-The follow
,b. nresent Mail arrangements al

esr NAIL ARRANGENESTS.-The follow
;r1 are the present Mail arrangements at
,bs Alexandria Post Othce:-
Tbs Northern Nail will close, daily, at i and .
,.rIork D. H. except on Saturdays-then at o.
o,,,k n N. There is mail for Washington City
n,,y, closing n, 9 p. H., Oh Saturdays.
Tbs Mail for Richmond, Va, and all South OF
Rirbmond. will close at 81 a. IN, and p. ~, ex-
can, on Suniavs-then ut 81 AIN.
The Mails for the Orange and Alexandria and
Manassas Gap Railroads, Warrenton, Middleburs,
s,I fairfax c. H.. Gloss daily at 81 u. M There
!. no ,a.i for tho Manassas Gap Railroad on Sun
days. III ,, -
uopiar,. Wednesdays, and Fridays at p M
Tb,r, !. mail for Lecsburg, via Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad closing at p m, Oh Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Sundays.
The Mail for the AlLe route will close at q. m.'
Tpeslays. Thursdays. and Saturdays.
Tbs Mail for the Occoquan route will close at
m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.
The Mail for the Theological Seminary will close
atm daily. except Sundays.
Tho Mail for Norfolk, Portsmouth, and the East
erp Shore oiVirsinia, closes at and p. m except
on Sa,ardays--then at l p. III.
The Office will open every day Except Sunday
st y o'clock, A. NJ, close daily at 9 p. NJ, and
will b. opsned from y TO P. NJ, for delivery Of
the mail. which arrives at p NJ. from the North.
0fi.e hours ON Sunday from s to A. NJ, and
from 10 - L. VI.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09
AUCTION SALES.
BY T NJ. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

BY L NJ. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AT PUBLIC
Y SALE.-u Dder authority ot Il deed Of trust
from Samuel 4. Master, and wife. dated the first
day of April. 1857. and duly of record. the under
signed as trustees, therein named will proceed at
l2 O'Clock W., "n Sat"rdoy. m" 20M d"y ~ A"-
guI 1859. in front of the Mayors Office. in the
City of Alexandria, Va, TO sell to the highest bid
der. at public SALE the following real estate, to wit:
No. /. Attract OF LAND in the county of
Loudoun. and State of Virginia, containing ONE
HUNDRED AND NINETEEN ACRES, Roods
and IS Pcrchcs. more or less.
No. =. A TRACT OF LAND adjoining No. J.,
and containing FOUR HI lNDRED AND FOUR
ACRES. | Rood and 20 Perches more or less
The courses and distances of these two tracts oil
land are particularly set out. and described Ill
said deed of trust, which will be exhibited al time
and place Of sale. These lands bind on the Mid
die Turnpike road-arc about two miles resptc-
lively from the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and
the line of the Alexandria, LOudOun and liamp-
shire Railroad. They are distant about twenty
five miles from the cities of Alexandria. Va, and
OF Washington and Georgetown d. c., respective
ly. The land Is said to be of good quality, and u
portion of il now in cultivation. 1t it well water
ed has plenty of timber and is remarkably healthy.
The buildings are excellent aud nearly new,
consisting of handsome and eommcdious frame
@S DWELLING HOUSE, Il large barn, and
lit other necessary out buildings The situation
Of the dwelling is high and commanding. An ex-
cellent opportunity for investment is here prcscn-
ted for persons wishing TO purchase valuable
farm. The manager on the land, will show 1t to
such persons us may desire TO examine it before
the sale
TERMS OF SALE.-0nc- third of the purchase
money to he paid in cash. and the residue IN three
equal instalmcus at four eight and twelve months
from the day of sale. the deferred payments to be
secured by the bonds Of the purchaser, and a deed
of trust the prc"erty.
The title Of the land is believed to be unqueS-
tionable, hut the undersigned, selling as trustees,
will only convey such title is vested in them, by
said deed of trust
FRANCIS L. SMITH. Trustees.
jy yli-2awtS !. LOUIS klNZER.
jESs- The sale of the above property is postpon-
ell. until Moaday, n, 26h day Of September, to
take place ut the same hour and place.
FKANGHs A9I!Is kiSAFK K SMEFH' Trustees.
0D
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09

eesaTs FOR KENT-The HOUSE on Cameron
H. street. at present occupied by Doctor Lewis.
Possession given the 18th ot srptsmher f"r
terms apply to Doct. KING, Us A. Washington
iy IF
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-09-09
city
THE EXCELSIOR MANIPULATED GUAN0
WILL RE PIT rP ~ BAGS AND MARKED
s Sands Excelsior Manipulated Gpano,

AND WILL tONIAiS
.! to 10 per cent. AmmoMIa and ID to 3o per
cant PhoSphateS.
Its intended that il shall reach the highest of
these standards, but some allowance is desired 10
he made, to meet any possible shOrt-coming which
hy accident may be made. The Excelsior No
| believe equal to the best Peruvian Guam" on any
crop to which that article is applied AMI wii sur
pass it as improvement to land. The Agricultural
public have been much imposed upon by all sorts
Of proiessod fertilizers, hut have no hesitation in
saving, that believe this compound will be found
the NE Plus Ultra" of anything of the kind which
has yet been produced; and with this confidence
in its value, have agreed to introduce it to the
public. SAM lEt SANDS,
formerly Editor of the American Farmer.
Batim"re Md.
All orders from persons in Virginia and Mary
land, trading with Alexandria, will be promptly
supplied by the Agents.
ADDISON, WALLACE Il CO..
~ s--co3m Alexandria.
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AIFYANpRIA STEAM DYEING CLOTH
DRESSING, and SECURING ESTAB-
IJSHMENT,

A. II. WAKEFIELD, FR0rRTEroR.
NTERCHANTS and others are respectfully m
vi yted 10 examine the superior style in which
goods are CLEANED and DYED ut my establish
m.rt, No. 81. Fairfax street, (old stand, where
everything appcrtaning to Il well regulated esfao-
Ishmcut Of the kind can be done i'll superior
manner, at moderate prices. GOODS forwarded
10 any part of Virginia and Maryland with dis
pstch, safely and carefully packed. -,
A call is respectfully solicited. You wi!l ma
me at all times at my post, ready and willing to
accommodate all desiring my services.
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HARDWARE, CUTLERY, &c.

HARDWARE AND HOUSEKEEPING AR
n TICLES CuEAr FOR CASH, at No. IS, Hing
street, Alexandria, Va.--The subscriber intending
" make some change in the character OF his husi-
ness, will, in order to reduce the heary stock on
hand, offer for sale ut cast for cash, during the
present summer, great variety OF useful articles
in his line. consisting of Japan Tin Toilet ware
Britannia Pitchers. Brittania Tea Pots. BrItan'a
Block Tin Plate Covers Brittania Lamps, German
Silver Spoons, &c. &c, bargain will be given IN
any article now on hand.
For sale ut manufacturers prices, the Fruit Can
sold by H. |. Gregory, also other Cans Mt very low
rates.
Persons intending to build, can buy t"r cash, u
great bargain in Locks, Hinges. Screws. &C., VIM
dow Sash furnished to order at short notice
iyl6 JOHN +. CREIGHTON.