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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
A Defunct ELEPHANT.

A correspondent Of the Boston Bee and
Atlas recently visited the grave of the ele-
plant Columbus. in Berkshire county, Mass.
lie gives the following account of the death
and posthumUus adventures of the tar-famcd
animal:
a few years since while making q pro-
iesSional and pedestrian tour through this
section of the State, Columbus, i'll crossing Il
bridge ut North Adams. had the misfortune
to fall through, which accident seriously
abridged his existence. and 1t Is likely 10
prove more wcighty matter to the treasury
of the town than did the quadruped to the
bridge.
The proprietors of this valuable, and
since the casualty, in double sense, trun-
Gated repository of ivory, made Il claim upon
the town for remuneration for their loss,
which WAS not allowed, whercupon Il suit
was commenced and we believe it is still in
court. The animal having injured his fore
feet severely by the fall, WAS obliged to pause;
but after brief interval he appeared 10 raj
", and his keeper, thinking that he had sus-
tanned no serious injury, continued his jour
ney. On reaching this town it became evil
dent that the noble beast had received some
yet him into some comfortable place. per-
mission was obtained to Use an un"ccuplcd
shed adjoining u farmhouse; into this Co
lumbus was driven, never to 20 forth alive.
Soon after entering the building he threw
himself down Is if III despair and no cntrca-
ties or cxerions of his keeper could induce
him to make any effort IL rise; he seemed 10
act ~ though his days were numbered: he
suffered much pain. aud his groans and cries
could be heard at III immense distance; not
outstanding the severity of his anguish, he
appeared resigned, and was quite gentle to.
wards his attendant. Hundreds came to
visit the dying monarch from miles around.
but no human aid could save him or al
ford him any temporary rcief: the king .!
tcrrors only could relieve the king of beasts.
His remains were presented to Williams
College, and were duly accepted by the truS-
tees, who intended after the flesh had been
thoroughly decomposed, to have the skeleton
properly set upand deposited in their museum
of natural history. This yet remains to be
done: the process of dissolution seems to pro-
gress slowly; the dryness of the climate is
unfayorablc for ucccIerating such Il climax.
We are informed that, from time to time,
semi-official committees have repaired to the
mound for the purpose of examining the
relies, and, if feasible, of cxhulning the bones:
but, on displacng the earth until the corpse
was reached the flesh was found to be Of
the consistency of India rubber, while the
efuvium was So offensive that they deemed
it inexpcdicnt to proceed with their investl-
cations, and rapidly covering the oritice which
had been made, the committees have beat
hasty retreat, reported progress, and have
begged for further time before submitting
final report"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
Beware OF Sturgeon.

Several days ago, Mr.. Gilbert Sutton and
Robert Mcclellan. of PeekskilI. with several
male and female relatives. numbering elc-
ven in all, took Il boat for n picnic cXcur-
sion To the Drndcrburgh. Returning, they
stopped to notice the Thomas Powell on her
way up. Toprevcnt accident from the swclls
of the steamboat. Mr.. Sutton cautioned all
to remain perfectly still. While thus wait
ing, a sturgeon sprang from the water, and
fell across the boat, striking Mr.. :. upon the
head and knocking his nephew to the bot
tom of the boat. bruising him severely. The
sturgeon seemed to be partially stunned, and
was thrown into the water by Mr.. Sutton.--
Had he fallen into the bottom Of tho boat the
whole party wonld scarcely have escaped
drowning .ibany .1rW,S.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
EY.President Pierce.

Bosrox. Aug. 27.-Ex-President Pierce
was sercnaded last evening at the fremont
House by his friends, and in response made
very eloquent and telling speech. After
abiding to the death of Mr.. Choate. he stat
ed that the object of his visit to Europe-the
restoration of the health Of Mrs. Pierce-was
partially accomplished. lie then alluded to
his qualification at being on New England
soil once more, and closed by enjolnIng up
on all to appreciate theg great blessings which
this country affords to her citizens.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
Sweden.

A private letter from Ystad, Sweden, dated
August 4. says: "Our King, Oscar the First.
is lately dead, after lingering disease of
about eighteen months. His mental facul-
ties were day by day abating until at last he
was like baby. His son, Charles the Fif-
teenth, is now King, and in fact has been so
during his fathers sickness, and the general
opinion regarding him is that he will not ia
vor the nobility so much as his father; His
temperament is bold and warllke; so | sup
pose if any chance occurs to have his hands
in European war he will make use of it If
he can prevail on the Parliament to get their
consent; but we are cool, peaceable people,
and would rather be az our calings than
fighting"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

Probably no two men occupying seats IN
the Senate of the United States ever before
employed such language towards each other
as Senator's Gwin and Broderick are now
daily using in their speeches in California.
No such contest do we remember ever hith-
erto to have occurred in this country. The
abuse is positively shocking"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

Under the head of Curious if True the
Richmond Enquirer refers to report IN
the Cincinnati Enquirer, that Senator
Hunter, is putting on his armor to fight
for Douglas at Charleston" We rather ex-
meet that Senator Hunter will assume no
such position
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

The proposed Convention of the Wings OF
Virginia to be held in Richmond, in Decem-
Der next is looked to with much interest by
the Conservative Opposition in all parts of
the country. 1t will be, we doubt not, emf
nently Conservative, and its deliberations
conducted with that order and decorum
which will add value to its recommendations.
We anticipate the best results from the hold
ING of such Convention.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

The Baltimore American states that the
result of the elections held in the Eighteenth
and Nineteenth Wards of Baltimore, Tor
delegates to the American Nominating Con-
vention of the Fourth Congressional District
of Maryland, will, it is thought, secure the
denomination of the Hon. ii. W. Davis.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
strawberry VALE SEMINARY

FINIIE Fall session of 1899, will begin 90 ~
i Der 18th. A well arranged cour.c OF ~
competent teachers, mild but firm goycrrn'
and healthy location, recommend thu ll'.
ton to the patronage of those persons Wh" 81.
their daughters to obtain thorough and O.
plished education.
The place is easy of access, lying within q b.
milo of the turnpike leading from AIcNsna'' '
Leesburg, IL miles distant from the former r'
and 10 miles from Washington. Pcr'on'i
their daughters To enter, would Il" well ?" a.i
Immediately, As a limited number will be- iasr
Board and tuition, for session oi hS" mnu.hr'
washing included. Music. with use OF Plann'
French and Latin. each 50. Drawing AMI =
ing, each SJ-oue half to bc paid N ad'a.
No deduction, except IN cases of Pr"traci"i p.
ncss. For further particulars, aud Clrcu.af
ply to Mis-. 4. u. "ANI,
Peach Grove, Fairfax county
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

1t is said that in recent speeches in Georgia
both Mr.. Toonbs and MIR. Stephens spoke IN
terms of high consideration of their North
ern allies" in Congress, who battled with them
for the rights of the South and expressed
great confidence in the fidelity of the North
ern people to the Constitution.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

Two Italians have been arrested in New
York, charged with numbering man in the
,treets One of the Italians made despe-
rate resistance before he was captured using
his knife freely upon two persons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

Cor BlTE.-A little chap, named +. H.
Seaver, who was bathing i'll Crystal Lake a
tow days ago, while in deep water, ducking,
felt sharp pain and twinge on one of his
ears. lie thought at first some Of his com
rades had thrown a stone, striking him there,
but on placing his hand to the spot discover
ell blood, and looking round saw {. good sized
pckerel floating in the water on his side, APP
parently stunned by the force Of the collision
with his head as it afterwards proved. The
pckcrcl, more than Il foot in length. was
taken home and placed in tub Of fresh wa
ter. lie is now alive and enjoys aquarial
home and abridged liberty, rs well, Judging
from his agility, as if he possessed the free
dom of TIE lake. The boy thinks it a novel
way Of catching pickerel, but don't care
about having his ear pinched too often in
this manner.-.1nM Rea.iiny G0zeih.
JOB PRINTING
Neatly eYecutsd with dispatch at this 0fioa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

The imaginary slave cargoes at the
South, are manufactured for effect, just as
much of the news about underground rail-
roads" and the facility of using them, is
concocted. The ultras of both sides strive
to irritate, annoy, and disturb.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

lIeartburnings and jealouses underlie Eu-
ropean affairs. The French and English
papers have found new cause for animated
and not very friendly discussion. Belg ium
has resolved upon the ratification OF Ant
werp. and some Of the Paris journals profess
to see in this an insult or threat to France
The Belgian government paper defends Its
government, and the English papers. the
London Times more particularly, enter warm
" into the discussion, also maintaining the
Belgian view of the matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

The Lynchburg Virginian proposes Hon.
Emerson Ethridge, of Tennessee, as the
Speaker of the next House of Representa-
tives. He is highly recommended by the
Virginian, az an able, honest, independent
representative
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

Messrs. A. r. Holiday, Z. Kidwell and
o. G. Clay, the Board of Public Works of
Virginia, accompanied by their secretary,
T. H. De Witt, are at the White Sulphur
Springs, en- route, for examination Of the Gov
ington and Ohio Railroad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

\ FIGHT WITH BEES.-A m,r,.h,,.
business Oh Main street. found ~ 'a:
bees nest IN store box. H. ..'
cOrked up the holes where the boo'
their exit and entrance, and >er IN. "...
i'll back yard. The next dav an ~,
pedlcr came along and wanted ~ '...
box. and the merchant. thinkIpr
little fun, sent him out IN the hal
with u hatchrt to open the box Z, uI,: .'
have alluded. The yard i, surround. ..I.. 49, =.
high fence, SO that there i rn Was. 49,.
ting out except through the >tnrr
the pcdIcr passed through the loor ;., - ~ p.
yard, the merchant turned the kew 49,.
company with others. whom he had 49,.
OF the trick, went up stairs L. Win,
scene. The pounding ON the box. # .....
soon stirred up the bees, and when d.. -
was raised about a quart of the y,.....
bounced upon the old fellow. lie l-.
his Ratchet and broke for the door I'M,
ing that locked he ran around in 4 ,,'.,..
posture, hugging the fence A. cl,,. -, '..,
bic, until his eye fell upon large 49,,
town weed. This he pulled up by the
and continued to run, Shaping Mt the =.
IN the most earnest, energetic. aud ,,,.
same time the most ludicrouS manner N.
nable. Becoming II little heated b, ,i.'.
tive exercise. he hastily pulled Of hi. 80.
and with slaring eyes and expanded mn,
he went into the insects most ylyur.r.,.
and in 4 short time the yard Wa, .,,.,,
with the carcasses Of his enemies. H. ID
worn the Jamestown" bush comu,e,. .
away, and his body was literally green !, :
its frequent contact with the well.weIi =,
weed. Upon being admitted into the ST..
he told the story Of his recent triumph ~,
many fourishes, being perfectly isnoraa,
the cruel trick that had been played cr.
him. - Wheeiing Mteiiiyr"cer. Iuy. y.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
WESLEYAN FEMALE COLLEGE
WILMINGTON, DELAWANLI
FJNIIE next annual session will bogin on No..
l. September eth.


TJNIIE next annual session will begin on No.
Il September eth.
FACULTY.
Rev. JOHN WILSON, A. ", President
lessor of Moral Philosophy and Natura. 80
Rev. STEARNS PATTERSON, \. W.
sor Of Ancient Languages aud Bellies Lr',
Mr.. CHARLES GROBE, Professor 81 ID.
mental and Vocal Music.
Mons. EUGENE PAULIN, Proir'.oro' j
Languages. Assisted in all the department 3.
complished female teachers.
Thorough instruction is given in a.. ~ '.
and ornamental branches. There are ~" p''
ting cDurses--ths Classical and the Lhi
Young Ladies completing the studic' u '
course, receive Diplomas.
EXPESsEs.
Board and Tuition 10 either course, p"ffs'''
Music, Modern Languages, Painting -sA.'
For Catalogues, address the Presided
Wilmington, Delaware, jy l6-lrw.m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
..Wbat shall be done with the Mormons?"

What shall be done with the Mormons?'
is question again agitated and discussed.
The expensive expedition of the U. States
troops to Utah, has not, that We have seen,
altered very much the condition OF AFFAIRS
The Mormons remain people separate
and apart from all the rest Of the people of
this country, if not actually hostile to them
1t would be better, in every aspect of the
case, if they could be induced, peaceably, to
move off beyond the limits of the United
States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
The late brilliant display of the Aurora

The late brilliant display Of the Aurora
Borealis has been noticed and commented
on, almost every where in the country
The Newark, n. j. Mercury says, the Au-
rora effected the telegraph wires. For the
best part OF two hours the wires were watch
ed, and not only were the batteries Temporal
rily neutralized, sometimes partially and
sometimes wholly, but powerful currents
were developed where there were no bate
ries. BY two or three experiments, it was
observed that the application and removal OF
large and perfect ground wire, would re-
store the main wire to its original condition
until again affected"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 81. 1859

We find quoted in the Montgomery Ala.
Confederation, the following sentiments ut
tered, it is said, by the late John &. Cal
houn, about two years before his Death
my object is to preserve. lam thorough
" conservative in my politics. | wish to
maintain things as find them established.
l am satisfied with them and am OF the opln-
ion they cannot be changed for the better.
/ hold it to be difficult to get good gov
eminent, and still more difficult to preserve
it. As believe a good government to he
the greatest of earthly blessings, l would be
adverse to the overthrow of ours. even 1t
thought it greatly inferior to what do, in
the hope of establishing BETTER
These views are not only those of II states
man but of patriot. 1t is upon this foun-
dation alone that the happiness and pros
perity of the people of this country, can stand
LET well enough alone"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

The Administration journals are rather
disappointed at the effect produced by the
expression of the opinion of those who pre-
fer Mr.. Bolts, as the Opposition candidate
for next President. They had hoped that
such an expression would have created some
difficulty. The result has shown that moth
ing of the kind will occur. Those who pre-
fer Mr.. Bolts, have said so, and will contin-
ne to say so-as they have right to do
But they yield the same right to those whose
first choice may be for another. ALI will
unite upon the conservative, national candi-
date, whom he is selected, regardless of mere
personal preferences, or first choice"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
Political.

The Hopkinsville Kentucky Mercury
dominates the Hon. John Bell as the candl'
date of the United Opposition" for the
next Presidency.
The Chicago Times and the leading Dem
ocratic papers of Illinois nominate the Hon.
Stephen A. Douglas as the candidate OF the
Democracy for the Presidency in 1850.
II is said that Vice President Breckln-
ridge has written letter, declining the use
of his name in connection with the Presl-
dency (?)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

Letters from Havana published in the
New York Express, refer to some excitement
in Havana. in consequence of Gen. Concha,
the Captain General of Cuba, in an affair
compromising the honor Of Cuban, and
breaking up and destroying his domestic
happiness. The Cuban, Jorrin, it is added,
expelled the Captain General from his house.
1t is not known what truth there is in these
accusations against Concha-as they are
said to come from some "secret patriotic
society in Cuba, to the Cuban patriots" in
this country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

The Richmond Enquirer maintains that
Virginia is precluded by the declaration of
her Senators, by her political principles, and
by her policy as a Southern State, from sus-
tanning the nominee of the Charleston Con-
vention upon a non-intervcntion platform y
1t further holds to the opinion that "to yield
to non-intervention will defeat the Democratic
party in the next Presidential election
and that between the Neutrality-suspicious.
Douglas and the abolitionist Seward, the
difference is 'twixt tweedle dun and tweedle
dee" as far as the South is concerned,
though it does not charge Douglas with
holding sentiments hostile to the South.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

DOES THE WIFS OwN HER lluSB,vp1-T
Richmond Enquirer, speaking Of the e.
fashions in that city, says:
The late Partisan fashion Of laiic, .. .-.
dressed with the utmost plainnesS to chu,
has brought out in America similar de.,
and at present modest dresses. of the Qua.
grades Of colors, with plain full skirts Wiz.
out tounceS, are becoming the Joa-'on Of
day. These 'comleWS scmS, aS the Frer
call them, are elegant in their >imp.rr
and will look tar more tasteful and .a,.y.l,
than the brilliant notions vul gar taste Is,
to spread itself in.
For concerts and operas. this winter ..
tensive show in dress will be carried ug, f,
correspond with the newly imported >tr'a.
opera cloaks Of bright green scarlet, pun.
gold color, &c. Lord help the man wh1 j,
owned by tip-top fashionable wife"
This prayer may not be i'll the litany. l..
it il a good one, nevertheless. We ur,.
doubted, however, that wives owned thr-
husbands-not exactly Is n man own, D.,
house. or his horse, his lands or his rAg..
but with claim. if the wife is a true wom4r
just as strong, il not quite rs legal, "
won't say exactly how or where this "wn,
ship is, but It's effect il all-powertul. ssh.
it seems to be invisible. ". J. ELprtsg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

PICS TAXING OPIrH.-A London a.ria
tural paper the Field says that the "p.
in the flowers Of the poppy fatrenS pr, I.
making them sleep more. One Of their c,
respondents writes:--" In II sandy field
mine, part of which has been dug up 81.
not planted, large quantity Of poppic. gr.r
and completely covered the ground y,
knowing what to do with them, | asked a'
mer how | should act, and he advised M
give them to the pigs. This | did, aml ",
surprised to find how fond they were Of ti,.
eating them up clean, and with eyta
relish, and preierring them to either TO-, =
long as they lasted. The pigs improye! D.
fcsh, and one Of them which was unu,a
noisy became quiet even when hi, trn. .
time came round. No doubt the poppic, b.
some somniferous effect but ne iuIur %
symptoms followed, and the bowels wcrc
constipated, rs thought would pcrhar. ia.
been the case. have never heard Of % b.
fore; and perhaps this may induce o'.."
whose land produces II large crop Of roWr
To try this novel way of feeding their ~
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
nIhn Sick Man

\ letter from Constantinople states that
such is the proIigalIty of the Sultan that,
though his civil list is 1900, OOOfr., the
ninth OF the total revenue Of Turkey, his
debts amount to nearly GOO0O0,OOOfr As
examples of his Majesty's extravaganza, the
letter states that in ISIS he borrowed TO-
ooOUo0tr at ii per cent, to pay for a tete
given to his two daughters, and the palace
of DoImahatchc recently cost him 10000
oOofr. According to this letter the Sultan
has no idea of the value of money, and Us Il
proof it relates that having once asked
what the palace of Dolmahatche had cost he
was told, "onI y $500 piastres," (jS4 francs
and that he srayely accepted the answer as
true. The Sultan, the writer adds has d
great many Ministers, each of whom re-
ceiyes 100000 fir. year, and in his army are
10 muchirs lmarshals) each with the pay
Of 2OO,ooo tr. year In addition, the
marshals, when holding commands, extort
money from the populations. The one at
Erzeroum, for example. is represented to
make not less than sUOOOOfr. IL year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31
". l.. BROUN, VI. A. ". ". j.
Associated Principal.
BLOOMFIELD ACADEMY,
Five miles west of the University Of V!fg.-

". W. TEBBs, Instructor in Langa1g'
W. LEROY BROuS, NJ A. Instructor IN Matte
II. W. LuCKErT, VI. A., Assistant ia Lansli-
and Mathelnatic-.
JOsEPH VI. BROUS, Assistant in MATTHEWS
English.
TIME object Of thi. Academy il 10 r''l.'
i dents for the University OF Virginia. .
them for the duties of life. The cour'e 81 "
ton embraces all sho.e subjects requi'iie' 10
paration for any Of the academic 'ch"'.'
University, and the method, A. tar A. pre-.
il adapted to that pursued at that Iu.t''G"
The third session will begin on the l'','t
Tho expenses are $3.50 year, payaD''
nually in advance. ,....
For catalogues, addres. either Of the f'''..
Ivy Depot, Albemarle county, Va.
liz l=lAwtSeul5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

| AND FOR SALE.--l offer at private sale my
i 4 farm miles from Piedmont Station, and .
! mile from Cool Spring Church, containing ONE
HUNDRED AND THIRTY ACRES. About 100
acres of this land i. cleared and ina fine state Of
cultivation. all we'll set III grass, and Is acres Of
bottom land which is first rate timothy meadow.
&C.. The IMPROVEMENTS are -mall but comfor-
Ii table There is on the premises old mill
Site one Of the best in the country. Persons in
want of "A small farm would do well to examine
thi. land. | wish to go West and ain anxious to
sell and will give possession the LIST day OF Sep
tembcr next
Terms liberal and would take young Servants in
part pay.
Any communication addressed to me will receive
prompt attention. LEWIS BRUCE.
Piedmont Station, Fauquisr CO., aug s-eolm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-08-31

JOB PRINTING
Neatly executed, with dispatch, at this Ofina