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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
Effects of Antimonial Wine.

Last Sabbath WAS Quarterly Meeting
in this Circuit, aud us usual ON such oc
cusiuns, the sacrament WAS administered
After the meeting al ourned, the members
went their several ways, some To- dine
with friends III tnwu, some IN their home" III
the country. In ab"ut all hour the doctors
were IN rrYuisiton in every direction; the
whole membership was seized with II stimuli
famous "billiuus attack, and the demand
for remedial agents was general. The first
smell Of the sumptuous dinners prepared,
provoked sudden and Involuntary eructatlons
Oh the part Of all the orthodox members OF
the respective families. The venerable Pc
ter Cartwright, =. Elder, for whom extra
preparations had, of course, been made, re-
tired from the prospect rs dinner came "n, Il
LITTLE bent oyer with both hands placed be
low his vest buttons, declaring that "hr
didm't feel like eating" Unc brother Is sad
tn have made for his house, half bent, aud
in reply to his wifas Whats the matter? -
exclaimed in ,lnSparing tone, "nh, I've got
the cholera The epidemic spread all
through the county, exciting considerable
alarm, and occaaipnlng grEnraI casting up
81 accounts. But the panic subsidized when
it was ascrrtaiIrd that aHiim0nm WINE had
been by mistake, administered t" Tia" whole
body al communicates We understand
time lac ever knew III attempt To v"mit the
devil uut "i the church" Although 1t was
II SERIOUS matter, the sinners, owing {" the
hardness Of their hearts, did laugh Van
rAtsicr H. GLr0n,cie, .Hpiy III.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
Wheat PQple

There was II great wheat Pann ut l'avfn'
port, Iowa, early last week, "ccasl"nei ny a
report that blight similar t" that which
killed the wheat crop OF low last year was
spreading among the wheat in the ne'ghb"r
hood of Davenport. The alarm which pre-
vailed in business circles at this announce
mrnt was go great that probably not hun
ired dollars could hara been borrowed that
day in Davenport. The report gent the ON
GERS of the law ont IN the country Gith ese'
cutions. leyying On cattle, wagons, thresh
ing machines &c. The who affair originated
in the idle story of farmer who should
have been in better business. The cause ot
the fright was entirely untounded.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
What Will Peace Accomplish

Will peace hastily patched up, -uibc,
allay the agitation that is CONFUSING the ri
pire from one extremity to the other v
the Hungarians. the Poles, the Sclavonaa
disappointed IN their hopes of libeGr
encouraged by the example OF Italy, and
the same time filled with contempt for q
military power Of Austria, by seeing II O
terly Frustrated in the course Of "a
months campaign. be content to wave ii.
high wrought aspirations, to forget To.
ideas of national independence, and 10 II
once more into the submissive ya-sal- O
disgraced and humiliated but still auog
master,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
Americans in Italy.

1 Milan correspondent Of the New York
Times gives the following I'VE INST several
American officers few days "" at lirescIa
ON their way u tho Sandman camp, hearing
letters from Count uavour. Thor namcs
were Mai. Crittenden. Capt. Todd, and Lieut..
Pegram a son Of Gov. Wright Of New
Jersey, was also of the party. Capt. Towers
and Lieut.. Carr have been some days in the
l'iedlnontrss camp. Major kearnpy. until
now IN the staff Of General Morri-, IN the
French Camp, left the hotel ut which write
this morning for Paris.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
Oripin of Crinoline.

This was originally the nam" of a Partisan
moiiste-one Madame Crluolipe, who kept
a set of dress-making rooms in tis lae DC
Ia Paix--it eventually came into use to de-
note tn. article most 10 rspats at her estab'
lishment. She it was who, by thu inyen'
ton of horse hair woven into sort Of piotl,
and manufactured into pettcoats. enabled
the fair sex to dispense with that clumsy
abomination which always placed them, u
not in headlong hurry. certainly III
hustle. The name OF the pettieoat WAS gwen
from that of the inventor. ia has frequently
hsppened the crinoline, the pett'eont' WAS
derived from Crinoline. the dress-lnaker.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
DR.. Hines" or Haynes" or "Mr Mason

DR.. Hines" or Haynes. OF "Mr Mason"
We have been favored with the following
copy OF letter received from Mr. j. W.
South, the Superintendent Of the Penitentia-
~ ut Frankfort, Kentucky, written to gen
tlcmnn in this city -. Wrmptis Enqn'rer.
FRANKFORT, Ny. June 18th, 1859.
DEAR SIs: Your letter was received to-
day enclosing notices of the arrest Of an in
diyidual supposed To be- the notorious DR..
Haynes, who served Il term in the kentucky
Penitentiary for bgamy. | will give you
his description ~ it is entered on the Prison
Register here; height 5 feet | inches COM
plexiou dark eyes black color Of his hair
black, scar at outer angle left eve his weight
Was put down l9l BIS. but after he had
served his time out, 10 would NJ. have
weighed over ljO; he has Very keen eye,
man of fine personal appearance, good coun-
trnance. con.prsvs well, and is calculated to
deceive any one from the tricks the indiyidu.
Al has heeR playing III on your citizens |
feel satisfied II must he the notorious DR..
Haynes Whn served five years and e months
III the Kentucky pcnitontiary. DIR. Haynes
was hnru and raised in lIugerstown, Md,
and has served Il term in the Maryland pen
itentiary; his right name is Quanlrill, and he
VA, -! IL highly respectable family. Col.
Richard Wintrrship Of your CITY ought To
be able To- identify Haynes, ~ he has seen
him frequently ia tho penitentiary here
The officers ut the pcntentIary here are well
satisfied that il is Haynes You have in ar
rost. and amy Information You may want in
regard Ia HIM, will take great pleasure in
giving you. Very respectfully,
j. W. SnrTu
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Last Sunday was very quiet day in New
York Nearly all the liquor saloons were clos
I'd; but few arrests for drunkenness and disor-
DERBY conduct. The sale Of lager beer and the
dispensing Of sacred music have not yet been
interiered with by the police. At Jones
wood it was estimated that from fourteen tn
sixteen thousand people were assembled to
listen to the grand sacred concert which
closed the mammoth musical festivals and
tetes champrtre Of last week. Thousands
ysitrd the Central Park also.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The courtezan, Virginia Stewart, who was
shot in New York Oh Saturday by her para
monr, X. Z. Mcdonald, lies Iii T. precarlous
condition at the New York Hospital. The
surgeons hsve in vsin attempted t" extract
ths balls which are supposed ~ he imhe4drd
in the bauk Of the head ut the base Of the
skull. But slight hopes are entertained OF her
recovery Mcdonald is confined in the f"mhs
where he receives his friends and rouverses
with them on the subject OF his incarceration.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

We are indebted to Captain Trayers. OF the
Brig Leni, which arrived at this port yester-
dsy from Barbados, via st. Thomas, for 6ies
of Barbados papers. The papers contain
no news of interest relative to the affairs
of the island.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The August elections are looked ON with
interest by politicians. Ex-senator John
Bell writes from Tennessee that the enthusl,
asm manifested by the opposition. and es'
pecially by the old Wing element in that
state, reminds him of the best days OF the
Wings It'll probable that Tennessee Will
elect several Opposition members tO Congress.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Sumo weeks since ths failure of Boston
merchant was announced. and recent State
ment of the condition of his affairs shows his
total debts to be in the neighborhood of three
hundred and thirty thousand dollars, with
assets to the extent of about forty thousand
dollars. The merchant claims that he was
worth, on the first day of January, 1851,
clear of all membranes. the sum Of one
hundred aud thirty thousand dollars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The trustees of the University OF North
Carolina have unanimously resolved to ter
der to the Rev. Francis l.. Hawks. ID. d.,
the professorship of history in the Universe
~ Of the State DR.. Hawks il u native OF
that State, and at present resident ot New
York city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Mr. John Mitchell. of the Southern Citizen,
"pours it into" the Administration for its
hacking and filling on the Naturalization
question. The revised and amended doctrine
of the Administration. enunciated by Attor-
new General Black, Mitchell calls 1.-The it,
yeution of those helpless poor old creatures
who, for our sins, are now affecting U.S.
lie finds much difficulty in understanding
and explaining it to to his readers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

DIR. Day. under sentence ut ~. Joseph
Mo-, and in Jail, for alleged kidnapping was
rescued on Sunday morning during violent
storm, and is still at large. There is great
excitement at St. Joseph and pursuit was
ATTEMPTED, but without success.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The return of the gallant and patriotic old
Gen. Paez to this country, after an effort t"
give his services to Venezuela. his own dis,
tracted land, is painful commentary on the
madness and folly Of revolutions. lie no
doubt came to the conclusion that nothing he
could do would be acceptable. snd 40 he lett
the land in disgust.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

1t il said that in Kentucky and Tennessee,
the Adminisirdtio" party. generally, adopt
the policy of rejecting the doctrine of PRO
lection" in the Notwithstanding the ground
that the Democratic opponents of Gov. Wise
do here in Virginia. In the meantime, the
question is raising up many friends for Gov.
Wise in the South from both political par
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
Crossing the Hudson in Wash Tu bs

We see hy the papers that an exciting
race for so side, Recently came of at the
toushkeepsie ferry dock. across to the Paltz
Landing, III wa,h-tubs four feet in diane.
ter, without ours. The vessels were padded
by hand. The river Was smooth, End at 3
O'Clock III the afternoon the contestants star.
ted. Both men struck out muntully, until
tw"-thIrds of the distance had been passed,
when one had to give up from exhaustion;
the other, having more bottom, came in An
easy winner in two hours and ffty-hye min
utes. The 'anquished man was towed ashore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The Maryland State election and Tor
Members Of Congress. will take place ON the
81 of November. The opposing forces are
marshalling their men, aud bringing out
their candidates.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
Elecrri6ed Ladies'.

At the Chapel Royal. during the thunder
storm on recent Sunday. several irlshten-
ed ladies. fearing the effects Vt lightning
upon certain steel circumterencss, when
fashion had girIed about thsm, actually de,
tached these dangerous appspdages, and
walked away. leaving their hoops ~ their
pews.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Alexander DUNES. the great French novel,
int hs. been fined 100 frapcs and condemned
Jointly with his publishers tn pay sO0 francs
dsmsges, for plagiarism in making too free
a.s ii the contents Of little volume smith
ed, Souvenirs dune Franchise Captive de
S,hsmyP in his late book, LIE Capcase,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The Charleston Mercury thinks that mel,
thar Gov. Wise nor Senator Hunter can gel
the nomination by the Charleston C"nve''
ton. Possibly, the Mercury thinks dr. H.
Ra,uweU Rhett can
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Col. Thomas J. Morrison, Cashier vt the
Southwestern Bank of Virginia at Wythe'
vile, has resigned that Office. and MIR. W.
Alexander Stuart has been appointed in rs
stead,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The Paducah Herald. in Lynn Boyds old
District in Kentucky, and an organ OF the
party, is rather shy of Vice President Breck-
inridge and thinks that he is doubted
somewhat of late by the Kentucky Demoe-
racy. as being friendly to Douglas.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The contract for furnishing graniteto Fort
Calhoun 1.-THE Rip Raps.) in Hampton Roads
has been awarded to Henry l.. Gallahsr. Of
Waynesborough, Augusta county, Va. The
bid of Mr.. G. was 81 IL per cubic foot.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The United States steam frigate San ia
cinto sailed from New York on Saturday for
the coast of Africa. She will be the Chief
duty ship of the fleet, under the command of
the Commodore on board the Constella-
ton, which vessel sailed from Boston last
uaak
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

BApr,sr MEETINGS. There will be pro-
tracted meeting at Bethlehem, King George
county, to commence on Saturday before the
End Lords day in August. Ministerlng
brethren are invited to attend. The next
sessioB of the Hebron Association will I've
held In EbsrR Church in Orange county,
commencing on Tuesday before the 18th
Lords day IN August Wrgiuiq Baptist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Three little children of u Mr. ChIs
Buena Vista. Ind, while away from ha
last week, picking blackberriss, were Or
taken by heavy rain and wind storm. a.
We're knocked prnstratc BY falling tFer
One of them, II hoy Of twelve years, va, !,
led, and the other two seriously injured
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Private advces by the Africa announce that
Capt. Bonaparte. Of Baltimore escaped with
oata wound at the battle OF Solferino, although
in his regiment lst Chusseurs d'Afrigue)
one in four among the officers, and one in
seven among the men, were either killed Ut
wounded
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The receipts Of the American Board OF
Missions for the month of June were s2S'-
COS 81. These were donations-the legacies
were S9,S30 81. The total amount from
August l, 1853. to July IA, 1859, was WOO
ass OIL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Messrs. Harrison & Wilson's spice mills,
in Cincinnati, were damaged by fire on the
9th, to the amount Of $4,000. The loss is
fully covered by insurance.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
Cattle

There is now considerable inquiry am
our drovers for cattle, aud We hear al ,on
sales At pretty high figures. Cattle b.
UNUSUALLY scarce in Southwestern Nlrgr.
and there is Il disposition among the seller
hold them at high prices. - lbHgion D.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Printing on Eeiinm, has been successfully
attempted in Philadelphia rare triumph
ia tho typographical art.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The travel to the virgiaia Springs is great
" larger this yssr than last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The punishment lately inflicted upon a
private in the United States Army, for horse
stealing and desertion, ia commented upon
in some of the newspapers rs unnecessarily
cruel 1t may be. that the sentence "as AZ
c,rding to the "r ules and regulations OF
the Army; but certain it is. that man, in
civil life. may steal many horses, and desert
those he liz bound to sery e. and be entirely
safe from irons. branding with red hot
iron, &c, &c. Such is 1.-The fortune OF ~dr. y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

REyGvAL.-A great revival among the
colorel population has been going on for
scyeral weeks past, in Richmond and Man
chester, and on yesterday there were hap
ti>ed in James River, on tho Manchester
side, Is persons-;il wo,nen and ~ men,
Rich Dor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

The continued occupation by Great Bri-
tain of the rocky islet of Perrin, in the Straits
of Bab-el-Mandeb at the entrance Of the
Red sea, rs "a coaling station" for the East
Indian steamers running in connexion with
the Overland Mail, is again made the sub
ject of grave controversy in political circles
in Europe, although in the excitement of the
war IN Italy, with its battles of Magenta
and Snllerino it might naturally he expect
ed that 40 small II matter would be overlook
ed
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
From Washington.

WASHINGTON. July 25.-Constant reports
here seem to have raised the belief that our
government contemplates extraordinary ac-
ton in respect 10 Mexican affairs, but there
is good authority for asserting the contrary.
Ii is regarded rs doubtful whether the Sen
ate would ratity Il treaty giving so high II
sum for the right Of way Of railroads across
Mexico. rs one or the other of her govern
mentS might Fix.
The recei pts from customs last week. at
New York, were one million and u half of
dollars.
Mr.. Gould, who came from England in the
Canada, passed through Washington this
morning, en route for Mexico. lie is attach
ed to the British legation i'll that country, aud
conveys important dispatches thither.
The President has recognized Frederick
Kuhne is Consul of the Duchy of SAKE Co
burg and G"tha at New York, in addition to
his former recognition rs Consul OF the Grand
Duchy of llcsSe CaSsel.
From information recently received in this
city. it appears that some of the Southern
representatives., while claiming to be OPP
posed to the re-opening Of the African slave
trade, are pledging themselves to Introduce
i'll Congress II bill repeating all the statutes
upon the subject; leaving it, Ms they pro-
Tess to desire, To the regulation OF the several
States. But rs the constitution confers On
Congress the power 10 prohibit the trade
and rs death" seems to he regarded rs too
severe Il penalty for violating what some
consider merely lnw regulating commerce.
it is thought that those who ure opposed to
the slave trade will agree upon Il measure
with view Ia make the prohibition aud
abolition more effective by the certainty Of
punishment, otherwise than capital, and thus
they think good will result from the present
agitation OF the question.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

On Monday |sst. horse belonging to Mr.
George Smith, of Middleisld, MASSACHUSETTS,
was attacked by Il swarm of bees. The bees
wers driven of, but the horse appeared in
intolerable pain aud entirely insensble t"
surrending objects. His groals could be
heard q quarter of II mile of lie lived IN
this condition for FIVE hours, when he died.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

A man in Worcester. Mass, lately took
o,,l;c ss;d. in mistake. for epsoa ssits. and
c..e yery near dying from the poison"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27
PUBLISHED DAILY AND TKl-wEEKLY BY
EDGAR SNOWDEN.
ALEXANDRIA,:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, JULY p. 1859.

The newspapers are discussing the Peace
and, it is quite evident, that the settle
ment is looked upon. generally, IA very un-
satisfactory. As We are not 50 much inter
ested, however. US the European powers,
people are now waiting to ace what is thought
and said of it, in Great Britain, France,
Prussia, Austria, Ne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

Capt. Jefferson, in American, who for
several months. was imprisoned at uallao, on
a triAing charge. has been released.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

From the proceedings thus far Of the Kan
sas Constitutional Convention, in which the
Republicans have an overwhelming majority,
there is reason to fear that the abolition lead
ers and managers Of that majority, will con
trive to make such an unconstitutional con
stitution rs to render it's acceptance by Con
gress an absolute imposibillty. For exam-
Pile. it is provided in the bill Of rights, as
reported by the committee, that IN" linden
ture OF any persons, made and executed out
of the bounds of the State, shall be valid
within the State, if Inconsistent with the
laws thereof" and as the said bill Of rights
further declares that there shall he no
slavery. &c., in the State, we see here II
sweeping arrangement for the qualification of
the Fugitive Slave Law.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

We like the spirit and feeling of one of
Gov. Wise's political friends, in letter pub
lshed in the Richmond Enquirer. lie
avows his wish to see the Governor elected
President. aud will do all he can to accom-
plish that end-"But." says he, IF the peo-
Pile of the United States will not reward
him by promoting him to the Presidency as
they should d.. trust To God, that after he
has ended his career on earth, he NAV be
transferred over to Heaven, and there occu-
ply one of the highest seats, in the highest
courts i'll Heaven, and there to remain for all
time to come, and shine as bright rs the
ir ghtest California gold"
Now this. is. no doubt the very honest
aud sincere wish of an honest heart--and
it is worth while to have such II friend.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-07-27

v no remembers the effect al the tree nn til"
landscape in all directions. upon this river
twenty years ago must regret the m"Gutun
Gus effect of its absence.
At Il, p. m, VIZ are nearing M""re's Land
ing RAPIDLY, under u strong head hrcea" that
affords Us an atmosphere, ~ it c"l!I"S leap
ing over the white cap. with which the RIVER
huro ton az fifteen miles wide ~ sps"klrd.
delightful ~ I" repay any one Tor tie cast
uf u trip down the Pntumau
Mnures Landing, now kept ~ II summer
re.urt, principally for families from up the
river aud the surrounding country, ~ Just
now spread out before me- Its neat white
cottages, comfortable though small pavilion
beautiful shade trees and fine beach, upon
which the tide is breaking ip torrents nt
white foam. make 1t tbs most picturesque
siuht upan Tic river. It's fishing grouuds
are th, best On the Potomac which here Ina,
Il width of full fifteen miles. Sn, Wien y
stiff breeze blows, the water hring almost ~
a.it ~ that of the ocean, the hathur enjoys
all the luxury Of y sea bath al Cape May,
which, by the hv, is infinitely superior Ia
the bathing at Newport, only tit for Mandy
pamby folks who prefer Ia 90 through the
fashionable form of gentle dip anco ~
twice day, because il is fushiongbla,
After landing passenger. there III row
hnat. most gracefully tossed 10 and fro upon
the tops oi the foaming waves, the Powha-
tan has again turned her head for Piney
Point lighthouse, which looms up conspcu-
ously nine miles III. The sun glares bright
" upon the spotleSs white If its con-idera-
lilo toser, rejecting glare in ones eyes
which, though not pleasant, has the effect of
giving it brilliancy aud extent Of appear
snce that arc quite striking. The river mar
rows again 4s We approach it, and, As con-
sequence, grows mors placid. Now within
n mills or two If it, the water. arc we'll
nigh as calm ~ between Washington and
Alexandria We are now leaving the Pu-
tomac fishing landings, with which both