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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-04-21

ID Y. CROSS. having purchased the entire stock
N. Of Cross. Lugenbccl 4 Co.. respectfully an
nounccs TO his friends and the public generally that
he intends to conduct tho BOOT AND SlioE
BUSINESS. in all it's branches, and hopes. from
the care and attention the work turned out OF ms
establishment to receive a. heretofore full share
of the public patronage call is solicited al No.
~ King street. Jan
A LEXANDRlA LIBRARY COMPANl.-
"A Library kept in the south-room. hrs'st"r!,
of the LYCEUN HALL. :. W. corner OF Prince ahd
Washington streets. Open every day from . TO D.
and from u 10 o o'clock. p. NJ. Annual suhScrIp-
tons So: six months, Sl.50; three months a.
Volumes in Library. about $500.
President--WM. q. ChzESovE.
-DlRECTORS:- -
Henry Fleming. J. Edward 'hase'
Benjamin Barton, Sylvester Scott
Elisha J. Miller, Andrew Jameson
S. Ferguson Beach. Richard IL: Carhe' IT,,
Stephen Swain. John a. MiloSh'
James W. Berry.
Treasurer-Andrew Jameson.
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OUMAC AND RAGS WANTED'-The subscrl-
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Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

SAoKvIIlE. N. b., June 2e.---The horse ex.
press from Halifax having reached here, we
are at last enabled to transmit the full details
of the news furnished by the dispatches pre-
pared at Liverpool by the Agent of the New
York Associated Press.
The steamship City of Baltimore had arriy-
ed at Liverpool from New York.
The intelligence from the seat of war shows
that both the hostile armies are steadily pro-
pairing for the decisive battle that is impend-
ing.
The Austrians continue their retreat, and
the Allies to pursue them.
The Austrians report azrepulse OF General
Garibaldi, by Gen. D. Urban. The former,
however, had occupied Brescia.
Additional Austrian troops are advancing
to reinforce the various divisions.
Tho new British Ministery had been official
ly announced as follows -
Viscount Palmerston, First Lord OF the
Treasury.
Hon. w. T. Gladstone, Chancellor of the
Exchequer.
Lord John Russell, Secretary OF State for
the Foreign Department.
Hon. g. c. Lewis, Secretary Of State for
the Home Department.
Duke Of Newcastle, Secretary Of State fci
the Colonies.
Hon. Sidney Herbert, Secretary Of State fol
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

MOUNT VERNON AssocIATfog.-T ladies OF
Delaware, in concert with the ladies' of the
Union, are making an effort to pay OF the re-
naming instalment of the purchase money,
of the Mount Vernon property, on the coming
Fourth. They propose TO place boxes at the
confectionaries and places of public resort,
where the people celebrating the anniversary
of our national Independence can have an OPP
portunity to contribute something TO this
cause. They wish the contributions of ami
versary week TO settle off all the debt remain
ing against the property, so that they may
get rid of the parsimonious gentleman who
would sell the bones of tho Father of our
Country for gold. Let the debt we wiped OF
at one swoop, and the Society will be able to
go on with their improvements and make the
Mecca of our Union worthy of the interest
they have takeni in it. There cannot be bet
ter time to do this than when the whole people
are celebrating the Inauguration of liberty on
the Continent of America. 1t will not require
two per cent. of the money burnt in powder
on the coming Fourth to pay off this debit
We must also remember that Delaware is in
terested in this matter-that her ladies are at
work to accomplish this great object, and they.
must be sustained. Delaware must be the
first in every work of patriotism she under
takes-the ladies must be sustained in their
part of the Mount Vernon purchase, and if
the money is contributed on the day designa-
ted it will not only facilitate the liquidation of
the debt, but will never be missed by those
contributing it. Remember, the boxes will
be at the places of public resort.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

TnE Cry CoUNclL.-We did desire to lot
this body polite rest, without even publish
ing its proceedings, but some of its acts are
SO glaring that we cannot keep quiet. The
last outrage to be perpetrated upon the pub
lie funds, is the effort being made to purchase
a house for the Reliance Fire Company an
old defunct establishment without members
or anything else, to warrant such outlay. If
the people submit to this plundering of the
public funds, we are certainly very much
mistaken. In fact, the Inquirer is very plain
on this subject and the Editor hereby promi-
ses to vote for, and support in his columns,
amy man, Democrat or of the Peoples party,
for Council, who will defeat this squandering
of the public funds--this pandering to every
interest to gain political power. Let the cry
90 forth--ne party but the welfare Of our
cty-until the ides of September shall place
men with brains in the Council, INSTEAD of
wooden-headed log rollers. The action of the
Council in this matter, does not even exhibit
common sense policy-or political cunning
the cars of the animal sticks out. Our IRE
dictions on the Loan question came out true,
and we say look out for the ides of Septem-
her. Let every sensible man stop and think
whether we had not better have men elected
TO Council, Independent of party OF not. Let
the members OF our Council be men, with
heads OH their shoulders, not blocks upon
the Chequer Board. Let the independent
members of the Democratic party as well as
the Independent of the opposition rally to-
gether, and they will have it to say that they
have done one good action in their lives. For
ourself, DANES Montgomery we will neither
vote for, nor support in our paper any demo-
crat for the City Council, who goes in for the
unnecessary extravagances which character
ICES that body. We know that there are
hundreds, in this community, composed of
both parties, who will go with us in this mat
tor; and now we say let the worst come, we
are ready for the fight-it is plumber against
anti-extravagance. 0n Ont on!ll We
will close this article the day after the City
election.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02
Business Matters.

Gss- i. Bringhurst & co., at the corner of
9Th and Market streets, advertises Jamaica Gin
ger, Liquid Rennet, St. Catharines Artesan
Water, Bringhurst's Extract of Vanilla, SUI
perior Orange Flower Water, Browns Broni-
chial Troches, Cod Liver OIL and every thing
else that is to be found in first class drug
store. Bringhurst's have carried or the drug
business in this city so long that the mem
DRY of man runneth not to the contrary" and
the best argument in favor of them, as bust
ness men, is the fact that they have been
successful. You can always rely upon their
prescriptions being done up right, which is
an important matter where human life is at
stake. They have also fountain ofcool, de-
licious Mineral Water, with all the different
kinds of favored syrups, glass of which,
one finds quite refreshing this sultry weather.
Mf,- Particular attention is called to the
sale of sixty acres of land, advertised in ane-
Their column. There is no land in New Castle
county better located, and more susceptible
of improvement than this. There is good
timber on part of it, and every field is watered
with never failing streams.
G@- William Sweeny of Brandywine Viii
lage, forbids persons trusting his wife, Rebec-
ca, ON his account
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

FEScE THE CAusEwAY.-We hear great
many complaints against the condition of the
causeway on the road leading to Hare's Cor
ner and we must confess that there is reason
for them. The road is an embankment some
six or eight feet above the surrounding marsh
and does not protect by fence, or otherwise,
the traveller from the chance of an upset if his
horse should shy or run to either side of the
road. Wo drive shying horse ourself, and,
into the ditch it required all our strength to
keep upon the road. If the road commission
ers would put some kind of rough railing
along this causeway it may prevent serious
accident some time.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02
SACRED.

To the memory of ENoCH ROBERTS; Son
of Henry and Louisa Witsil aged three years,
six months and eight days, whodied Wednes-
day June 29th 1859.
This interesting little boy was daily visi-
tor at our Office we never saw his intelligent
face peering through our window, but
thought ran through our mind of one who
has long since been gathered to the spirit land
and whose memory still holds sacred spot In
our hearts deepest core. On Wednesday lass
we saw him pass our door, full Of life and
boyish gaty few minutes more and we
heard the sad tidings that he had fell vic
tim to the flames. We ran TO his home to
find the tidings too truly verified. On Wed
nesday evening he passed from the troubles
OF this world to that indistinct relmn where
the cares of this busting life can never in
trude. We have never seen a more manly
boy, OF his age. or one who so readily made
friends with all the neighborhood, in which
he resided.
Say not that Death IS void Of sting,
The grave from victory free,
When love must dip her airy wing,
In deep oblivion's sea.
This gentle bud, with promise fair,
To yield q beauteous bloom,
Lived, loved and breathed our fragrant air,
Then withered in the tomb.
saw him like fairy child
Bright as the morning beam
A thousand joys around him smiled,
Then faded like dream.
THE EDrToR
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02
Local Matters.
COMMENCEMENT OF CANN's YOUNG La
DIES INSTITUTE.


DIES INSTITUTE.
The commencement of this flourishing In
stitution, was held on Monday evening last,
in the basement of Hanover Street Church.
The exercises consisted of the reading of
original essays, by the graduating class, al
ternated with vocal and instrumental music
by the pupils, led by Prof. Triggs. Miss
Hyde, of Elmira College, New York, the must
cal preceptress of the school, presided at the
piano, and acquitted herself in manner that
elected the unqualified admiration Of the.
large and intelligent audience.
After the reading of the concluding compo-
sition by Miss -, DR.. Jacob Der
rickson presented and read the report of the
liciency of the pupils and the educational
management and facilities Of the school, were
spoken of in terms of glowing praise. DR..
Porter was then introduced by Mr.. Cam, and
proceeded to deliver the valedictory address.
In an able and eloquent manner, the doctor
addressed himself particularly to the gradual
ing class pointing out in breathing thoughts
and burning words, the true "sphere OF
woman.n He reverted to the great woman
of Rome, of Athens, of Carthage, and dwelt
learnedly upon many of the leading acts Of
their lives. In the course of the address, he
spoke feelingly and truthfully of the great in
Auence which women had exercised, and
which it is in their power to exercise over the
aa4;.,,, ~ ,,,an and couclude1 nv imDOring
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

DELAWARE RIVER, Steamer Ariel, June 9th,
ls59.-At a meeting of an excursion party to
Cape Island, held II the Steamer Ariel, John
!. Walrayen was called to the chair and
James L. Morrow appointed secretary the
following resolutions were then unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, 1t is Just and proper to give ex-
preston to the feelings of an assemblage who
individually, have been gratiiied in every par
ticular on an excursion of pleasure and pro lit
to mind and body; therefore,
Resolved, that we return our thanks to the
managers, who have provided SO literally Tor
our entertainment, and that the order and de-
corum maintained during the trip cannot fail
to meet the appreciation of all.
Resolved, That we unanimously award our
thanks to Capt. Geo. Ii. Hurdell and en-
ployees, for urbanity and kindnessto the pas
sengers, and take pleasure in recommending
the Ariel to the travelling public, as every
way entitled to their confidence, being good
sen boat, with accommodations supplied in
stvle Of unusual liberality in regard to splen-
dor and comfort.
Resolved. That il shall BIO our aim to re-
commend the Ariel for all occasions where
enjoyment on the water is the desideratum,
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to each Of the Wilmington papers.
JouN ]. WALRAvBN, Chairman
JANIS L. MoRRow, Secretary.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

THE SHORTEST PASSAGE ON RRcoRD.-The
barque Mahlon Williamson, built by Rnoch
& Charles Moore, of Wilmington, Del, Cap
tain Scharffenorth, which cleared from Flume
the first instant for Bahiais reported in the
shipping intelligence to have made the out
ward passage from Mobile to Trieste in AZ
sailing days, said to be the shortest passage
on record. The run was made to Gibralter
in % days from there to Trieste in Is days,
beating the mail from Gibralter, three days.
This is another compliment fairly won and
justly paid to the superiority of Wilmington
mechanicism.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

SAMUEL Towssnsp.--In another column Of
our paper to day will be found an interesting
letter from Mr.. Townsend. We welcome to
our columns Mr.. Townsend, not SO much on
account of the matter contained in his letter,
hut for the manly independence he always
pursues in regard to men and measures. II
he is right in his views, no mistaken policy
prevents him from saying so if he is wrong
the same candor places his name to his arti-
Giles. Samuel says great many truths about
men and parties, in homcly way; but most
incontinently strong. Independent articles,
if written in proper spirit; and accom-
panied with the name of the author, will be
very apt to find their way into the INQUIRER.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02
Additional Foreign News by
the Arabia.

The nep British Cabinet. Movements Of The
Armies.- Gen. Gyuiai Superseded. Repulss
Of Passage Of The lSeerio By the
ARies.--Preparation for decisive battle
Napoleon asks for more 1roops.-The Aus-
niaa Fortresses to be infested The Valtei-
line entered BY the Aastrians. Hostile atti-
tuds Of Gemany.-Apprehensions Of a gene
raj mdr.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

FmE.-0n Monday morning, at about four
o'clock, the house occupied by Mr.. James NJ.
Adams, in Bridgeville, caught fire in some
manner unknown, and was soon burned
down. Most of the furniture was saved Mr..
Adams and his wife lost nearly all their cloth
ing. The house belonged to Mrs. Cannon,
who is living at Frankford. 1t is supposed
that some one fired the building. We have
not learned whether there was any insurance
on theproperty.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

to Charles Lecoeur, Havana, Cuba.
] Latin--1st class--1st prem. to Rodney Ma
81, to Philip M. Plunkett.
I'd ass--Translaton--1st premium
Crhales McFadden; ID, to James Coriigan; Sc
10 George Kelley; prem. for improvement I
John McIlvaine.
Composition--1st prem. to James Corrigai
End, to Charles McFadden; accessit, Gcorg
Kelly.
Sd class--1st prem. awarded to John Cahill
I'd, to James Ward premiums for improve
ment to Michael Reynolds and Cornelius Nc
drillis.
9TH class--prem. to Francis Kelly.
Checklist class--prem. to Rodney May.
I'd class--lst prem. to John Cahill; I'd, t
James Corrigan.
Natural Philosophy--lst. prem. to George
Kelly; ID, to John Cahill; Sd, to Wilfred Nc
Leod; 4th, to Arturo Brars.
Solid Geometry-1st prem to George Kelly
3D. to Rodney May.
Plane Geometry-lst prem. to John Cleaden;
I'd, to Philip M. Plunkett.
Algebra-1st prem. to John McHugh; 3D. Ia
John Burke; Sd, to Gabriel Alvarado; 4th Ia
Cornelius Mc7linchey. Manavupk. Pa. Pre-.
miums for Improvement TO Morris Anderson
and Thomas Troy.
Arthmetic-lst class-lst prem. to John
Bprka ID IA (3abriel Alvarado. "a axaeouo
to James King and Henry G. Darraqh: 4th. to
D. n. Bradford.
I'd class--1st prem. to Francis Kelly: 2ud.
exaeouo. to John Foukey and Joseph OFT; 3 d
.xaeouo TO John Harpett. New Castle Co.
Del. and James Corrigan; prem. for improve
ment to James Blois.
I'd class--lst prem. exaeouo, awarded to
Michael Kennedy and George Bradford. ID
exaeouo. 10 John Akin and james condron
Wilmington. Del; 81. exaeouo to James III.
liot. Wilmington. Del. and Francis Pmnkett
9TH class--.1st prem. 10 Robert Scott. "a. 10
Francis Eneler Sd. to p. p. Knox; prem. for
Improvement to lanes D'Auyerone. savan.
nah, Ga.
5th,class--lst prem. 10 James Walters. Will
mington. Del; "a. 10 John Welsh. Cd TO
Henry Crumlish.
9th Class.--premium to James Kelly.
Book keeping Glass. premium to
Aouila Nebeker, Wilmington, Dol; "a pre-
MUM to John Burke Sd, oxaeouo to James
King and John Kelly 4th TO Francis G. plum
kett.
"a Class.--lst premium to Wilfred Mcleod,
WASHINGTON. d. e.. ID to Georse q. Reilly.
Sd. exaeouo. to James Boyce and William
Strapper.
Geoeraphy.-lst Class.--lst premium 10
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IN f,aorea Ka,ly Atb av,ao,,o 10 rornol;,,s
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"a 10 Francis Ke,lv. "a 10 Tbonos xvnson
9Th exaeouo 10 Georce o,Rai,lv and robn
Touher.
prem;nro for ;mnroveman, 10 Fdvsrd Starr
IA,
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verene d 10 Robert scott "a oxaeouo to
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pram;ums for ;mnrovement ia John Bre. /
man .Jobn Flanagan Wilmington Del. and
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

Hos. II. r. RoBrNsoE, a Republican member
of the s4tll Congress, from Pennsylvania, is
dead. Mr.. Robinson was one of the victims
of the mysterious National Hotel disease
which attacked President Buchanan and has
carried off so many other victims Mr.. Rob-
inson was one of the last attacked by the
plague, and had fingered under its steady pro.
grss nearly thirty months.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

The Right Reverend Alfred Lee, D. D..
Bishop of the Diocese of Delaware, will ad-
minister the Rite of Holy Confirmation, on
next Sunday afternoon (July 3D. in st.
Johns Church Brandywine Village. Service
will commence at o'clock P. NJ.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

ACCOUNTABILITY Causey, Esq, OF
the town of New Castle, we are informed, has
received the appointment of Deputy Attorney
General of the State of Delaware. Mr.. Cau-
sey is son of Ex-Governor Peter +. Causey,
and has been but recently admitted to the
bar. He is quite young man and has on
joyed superior educational advantages. We
believe he is graduate of Yale College.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

Our STREETS. king street, from foufteenth
10 the Brandywine race, has been nuisance
for thirty years to our own certain knowledge.
If n loose rock ever found,its way into the
street it is there still, and no doubt will be
found there twenty years from now II some
of the BOYS do not move it for their own pur-
poses. City officers will never do 1t. We
only mention this street because the nuisance
appears to be gaining ground, and we have
been expecting to hear of an accident, long
before this, from runaway horses &c. citi-
zens as you walk towards the Brandywine in
King Street, between Fourteenth and the race,
cast your eyes about you and see II we don't
tell the truth about this nuisance.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

MORE IMPROVEMENT IN THE WESTERN PART or
rHR CirY.-Richard Thornton has purchased
from DR.. Porter the lot of land on the corner
Of It'll and Madison Streets, and intends build
ing five three-story brick houses on it imme.
diately.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

The PLEA roRTHE IHDIAs.-Thomas Roberts,
bookseller No. Ill Market Street, has TINS IN
teresting work for sale. Should our numer-
GUS readers desire large amount of interest,"
ing matter for a very small price, they will
purchase this work. 1t will disseminate some
startling facts in regard to the Red man that
has not been made public heretofore.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02
Saturday, July I'd, 1869.

Our Cry TAxEs.-When we hear men adj
vocating an Increase of taxation for school
purposes it becomes natural for us to inquire
what is the condition of our finances, and sec
whether we are not pretty highly taxed at
present, and also to see whether the taxes are
equally laid or not. The amount of debt
against tho city on the first day Of July was
1853, 948. This, we think, is quite sufficient
for town with less than 20, 900 inhabitants
to pay. The interest upon this sum will
amount to SIS, 596.Ss. The tax levied for
school purposes amounts to $l2, 600; these
two sums added together make s27, 596.Se.-
Surprising that there are A, 900 people to dis
tribute this tax among and assess the same
upon the heads it will make the tax amount
to nearly seven dollars each. But some wise
City financieer will speak up and say large
amount of this tax will be levied upon the
property and not upon the heads, consequent
ly the poor will not have so much to pay
We will meet these gentlemen half way and
give them to understand that property makes
no money, and as n natural consequence can
pay none. 1t sounds very beautiful to say
that property pays the taxes--put the taxes
upon property and you relieve the working
man of portion of his burthens to defray
the expenses of the City government. The
idea is ridiculous. Property unai@ed by the
brain and muscles of labor never earned a dol
lar and never can earn a dollar. Tax the
property and it soon resolves itself into the
same old head tax again, by the increase Of
rents and the value of proper. The man who
rents the property pays the taxes.
II has been said that our taxes are small
compared with the taxes of other cities. This
il decidedly ridiculous. In Philadelphia,
where We arc requested to refer for model
schools, the single man pays for every pur-
pose-sehool and adjust 25 cents.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

FTIUdyI JUIIt IIIII, IbV5s
flour AND MEAL.--rhe Flour market is in
active, and prices are unchanged. We quote
sales of superfne Flour at $6.50a6.75 and
s6.75a7.00 for extra family. The sales to re-
tailers and bakers, are within the range of the
same figures. Sales of Rye Flour and Corn
Meal continue limited. The former at "a.
per Dbl. Sales of Pennsylvania Corn Meal at
1875.
GRAIN.-Ihe receipts of Wheat are light
with fair demand. Sales of Southern and
Pennsylvania at 1.50al. 60 per bushel for fair
and prime red. And Rye sells at 80 CENTS
Corn is in demand GALES of yellow at Slae2c.
Oats are in good request; sales ofprime Penn
sylvania at 45a46c, and of Southern at 81
cents.
WnIsKEY is dull; sales of Pennsylvania bar
rels 274c. Ohio do. at zee hhds. at 271
and drudge at &c cents,
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

LoAy PuDpiNe.-Tie up pound-loaf Of ba-
ker's bread in a cloth, and put It into boiling
water with considerable salt in il, and boil 1t
an hour snd half. Eat with cold sauce.
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

THR INDIVIDUAL who took thermometer
from the corner of King and Eleventh Streets,
last Wednesday afternoon, had better return
it without delay, and thereby save himself
both trouble and expense as She is spotted"
Delaware inquirer. (Wilmington, Del.) 1859-18??, 1859-07-02

nay Answer 10 Enigma IN IseulnER, june
ilth,--Deep Rivers move With silent masssty,
but small Brooks are noisy. A, ~