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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-19

N'rH. Bou>H. Agent. NH l0-tf
GsSa IL AND'S LINE"-TO AND
sss.a&FRoM ILADELPHIA, NEW
'gNh AND EOST0N.-0NLY REGULAR LINE.
lae hne steamers JAS. JEROME" Captain
ys'nne and "C. c. ALGER." Captain Fenton.
-. ."s '"rmed a >.mi-wcekly line, will hereafter
'aa ss follows:
Leave Philadelphia every Wednesday and Sat
-'!ay st l2 o'clock VI.
%.'s AeNaniria every Tuesday and Saturday
SI"slock T. NJ
'ieisht taken at the lowest rates; no commits
.A slaIsei for forwarding. Through receipts
lIy,o STEpupN SISJNN
No. 81 South Union st.
,,N;ent t;ent IN Philadelphia THoS. WEBSTER, JR.,
"''n "harScs. oct l4-tf
ARTIST AND BEST ASSORTMENT OF
~ NV rs ever offered in this market, consist
M, oe following COOKING STOVES, Dia-
Il, - ROCK. Stewart Stoves: Pennsylvania, Lea
;, sIarier Oak. Nevada. Comet, Western Dia-
p,U, Wisconsin. York Complete, and Nine Plates.
."nVk ST0NES.-For Coal-TLe Macgrc-
S;;;' SAL sizes; Two Column Radiators, Gas Burners,
,,a.. Door, Open Fronts Keisterbock, Forrest
e. feiniour and Latrobe STOVES; Pailor
W., ui"oe, Office. aud Bar Room STOVES.
Io,, Va !" stoyes-Self Regulators, Cottage Par
Bo1 wen Parlors. Air Tight, Six-platss, and
J.n,n"Sss; Coal Holds, Fancy, Galvanized, and
Sb.s, ,: 'vai slves, Coal Shovsls, Stove Polish,
Son. I:ac' -. Sheet Iron, Stove Brick, and Soap
va SOY SIo'e Pipe, TinWare, Tin Safes, Japanned
''s'er s'ewers, Chatting Dishes, &c., DC.
=, ;, II. l. GREGORY,
Sos' ils and l2o, King-strses.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-19

A LEXANDRIA CITY six per cent STOCK,
"A Registered and Coupon, for sale by
dec Se-H COhSk bhoIhhhe'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-19

DERuvIAN GUANO, Of direct importation, at
/ agents price; also S0MBRER0, COLUM-
BIAN, and other GTANOS, at lowest prices.
SEPT hNOA q bhoIhEh'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1859-10-19
ROBERT H. NASH,
VI nBI f. iFO II h Err,

RUBEhI n. NhoH,
N1RBLE work Err,
~. IS, .S,uh F"i,tc.r S'cc,t. opposite The Fir"
Presbyterian GbWch.
lTONI' MENTS. TOMBS. HEADSToNES,
wi TABLE. COUNTER and WAsllsTAND
SLABS. SILLS. and LlNTELS, on hand, and
made 10 order, at moderate prices.
z.fY.. Orders from the country promptly attended
10, aug 27-dS,g
M. ELDRIDGE & CO.,
GENERAL HHISNION NERCWiNIS
AND AGENTS FOR BOSTON PACKETS.
VI. ELpripGE. Union Wharf, Ai'ra"dria. Va.
J Prro aug 30--'t
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
AN ARGUMENT AGAINST THE POLICY OF RE-.
OPENING THE AFRICAN SLAVE TRADE.
BIZ Robert G. Harper, Esq

BY EO1lc7t G. Hd7lcT, Esq.
Published in pamphlet form, at Atlanta Georgia.
EXTRACT NO. l.-LAEOI.
This brings us to the question Of expediency
or the advantages of the proposed policy, which
I doubt not will be more interesting to the gen.
eral reader than the discussion of legal and Con-
stitutional points.
The Slave Trade is proposed as means OF
cheaping slave labor, and increasin9the supply
of it in the South. This, l suppose to be the
chief advantage which is expected to arise from
it. 1t is said that the number OF our negroes
is not equal to the demand for slave labor-that
lands are cheap and laborers few. The high
price of negroes, it is said e7inces the necessity
of greater amount of slave labor. That the
supply of cheap negroes from the African traffic
would result in rapid settlement and cultiva
ton of the wild lands Of the West, and ut the
same time enable the inhabitants of the old
States to reclaim the worn lands. That negro
property being rendered cheap, all our people
could become Shareholders, and thus the instl'
tuition be strengthened, &c, &c.
Labor is like other valuable things in respect
to its being cheap or high in price. 1t Is ntiu'
ence,l by supply and demand. If country is
80 denselv populated that there Is a supcrabur-
dant supply Of labor, the consequences is it be-
comes cheap. If the laborers are comparatively
few, the price of labor will be high. The de-
nand for labor in the South is great, and con-
seouently the price is high. But why is the
demand great? Because the productiveness OF
labor is great. 1t is not because we are suffer
ng for want of negro labor, that it is high. 1t
is because negro labor is productive of high
profits. 1t is really evidence of our prosperl-
ty. 1t is anything but an evil to complain of.
And here is the great mistake that is made by
the advocates of this policy, on this point. They
set out 10y assuming that the high price of ne
groes is great calamity to be cured and RENE
died They constantly clamor for cheap labor
and cheap negroes They may as well cry out
against the high price of cotton, and sugar, and
rice. They may us Well take the ground, that
the land in the country is too high, and that a
general decline in prices of all property is
great desiicratum to be attained. The price ol
negroes is at an equilibrium with the price OF
everything else in the South. To bring down
negroes, is to bring down cotton and land
The prices of all these 60 together. When cot
ton is low, negroes and land 60 low, and every
interest in the South suffers depression in cor
responding manner. But when cotton is high,
land and negroes are high, and the business Of
the country in all its branches tlourishes. 1t is
a new idea to me, to be crying out against our
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
EDGEFIELD, S. c., MARCH 2, 1859.
slMKINs, DURIsOE 4 CO., Proprietor

man cSose to peryert the blessings of heaven;
to t, t,,rahs food into poison; and it is idle and
impiousto talk about the strange dealings of
God innch case. If we sow the wind, VIC
sbonld expect to reap the whirlwind We
Innst nctfancy that the laws of nature will be
reversed ever held in cheek, or get aside for our
necialss6commodation that miracles will be
Wrouehsfo save us from the legitimate conse-
onenesf our imprudences or our deliberate
a S,rone Charleston Courier.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
Original 4p&trg,
For the Advertiser.
WHAT THE NORTH WIND SAYS.


by: RUTH
List! list! to the voice of the bleak North wind
Ah ! list to the tale that it tells, -
For it shouts and groans as it whistles by
Over mountains, through valleys and dolls.
0 it tells of suffering, woe and want
It tells of tho freezing poor;
And it sighs and means out funeral chant
As it mournfully sweeps by our door.
1t tells sad tales of the land of its BIRTH.
Tales that make one shiTer with cold
OF forms that lie dead on the frozen earth
And faces by suffering made old.
It tells of ships that were crushed meath the ice,
OF ships that were broken in twain,-
Boats wedged between bergs though held by vice.
And of brave men who perished in vain.
It tells of the endless polar day,
And the endless polar night;
OF stars that shine in the milky way
Than a fairy grotto moro blight
O, it tells of wonderful sights,
That no human hand can trace
On canvas or paper; such days and such nights
AS no after scenes ever erase.
Once seen they remain tho minds eye for e'er,-
They remain like spell or charm -
They're recalled with feeling that kindred to fear,
With a sense moro Of awe than alarm.
Then list to tho tale the North wind tells
or its native ice-bound coast
OF the ocean,-the heares and surges and swells,-
Where the boldest and bravest were lost.
Come list to the sorrowful, sorrowful tale,
Told over and over again,
OF ships that have swamped and gone down in the gallo
Where no human traces remain.
Ah where is the bold brave hearted Sir John?
North Wind! come tell me I pray =
Does he sleep meath tho wave? has he Hoatcd on
To the realms of an eternal day?
Does he rest meath the ice in those regions of frost
Shall We ever his history learn
Is he still mongst the living? we've mournod him
as lost
Does he live? will he ever return p
But the North wind answers Inc never q word
As it means and howls on it, way;
And such things as it uters neer before heard
Such things as the North wind will say.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
VOL. xXIv.--NO 8.
TWILL NEVER FORGET THEE.

W ILL N6t6h EUnUC4 1dGG.
When forget thy form and face,
The soft glance of thine eye;
When ], in memory, cease to trace
The halcyon hours gone by;
When thou couldst change my spirits dream
From sadness to delight,
And clotho with beauty every scene
Which Olso vert dark as night;
Then may the sun forget to rise,
As summers blue pervado the skies.
When forget thy soothing. voice,
Tho rapture Of its tone;
The words which made my heart rejoice,
Responsive to thy own;
The halo which thy love hath she'd
Far Ger my thorny way.
Pervading still tho path thread,
Through memory. peerless ray,
When forget these let the light
No more dispcl the shades Of night.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02
A SLOW STEAMBOAT.

accGdrding to the Cincinnati Commercial,
there Eisonce steamboat coming up the Mis-
s;ssipufon q dark night and the captain, accor-
dino toatime honored usage" was playing cards
in the sadal hall. The mate stepped in:
g CaDtsin, out of wood-not enough left to
mike ths:water hot enough to shave with"
g aRinpthe bell" replied the captain. "Show
n lirbI md scare some up along the Shore"
The n.te went out, and the captain went on
with thssgame. In few moments the mate
returned;
aFouad yard, sir"
The Captain left the table and went out.
aHoTdo you sell your wood 2" shouted the
Captsirito the people at the yard.
aTgoand half"
uToonuch," said the Captain. However,
take eord or two and look further"
A couple of cords were taken in, the game
was reslned in tie social hall, and the boat
went on;
A bdfhour elapsed, when the mate again ap-
peared u
"OuEof wood, SIR"
mBellaud light-my deal"
The osders were obeyed, and the mate again
announsda woodward. The Captain went out.
u WhaS tne price OF "oou s!
aTwosnd half"
aToohgh, but will take couple of cords
till we can do better"
As besre, couple Of cords were taken in,
and not Fenty minutes elapsed before the mate
again APPEARED.
Out 4wood, sir"
"RiDghe bell"
Bette take more this time"
"Showa light"
ats dme, sir ?"
81 fF minutes woodward was again
rung up Yand the steamer B went in.
sHowao you sell your wood? ?"
"Twuand half"
aTwoId half be d-d!3 cried the Cap
aWels Captain" answered the woodman,
"wewilEput it to you this time at two and
quarter, S this makes the third time you hare
,coodsduh as tonight"
The Captain had nothing to say, but took the
wood, and got quickly out Of that still current,
which thsboat was unable to stem.
The B-4S-was so solemnly slow" that the
Captain Aself used to say that she must have
boat Wild the newspapers once said made tue
trip fronfNew Orleans to Louisville in six days
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

EI A soldier was sentenced, for desertlng,
to haYshis elr cut off. After undergoing the
brutal ordeal, he was escorted out of the court
yard to the tune of" R"gue's march," lie
then turned, and, in mock dignity, thus address
cd the musicians: Gentlemen, thank you
but have no ear for music"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

E% Sectarianism is a miserable little short
sighted prejudice. 1t makes you hate your
ueichbor because he cats lis oysters roasted,
when you take them in the she'll
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1859-03-02

NUMBERING AN OLD NEGRO TO GET HIM OUT
OF THE wAY.-An infirm old negro named
Boyd, was found at Cleveland, Ohio, on the
18th, roasting over blazing lime-kiln. Cir
cumstances indicate that a party of negroes
among whom he lived murdered him to get
him out Of the way. The Plaindealer says
these people had become sick Of him, as he had
no money and was too infrm to steal, and so
they took him while he was helplessly drunk,
gave him a few knocks over the head, and threw
him on the kiln. -;
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14

ponemept Of the canvass Ill Thursday noon was then
moved by Mr. srEPHEss, bat the motion was amended
by Mr.. BR.pITY who proposed 20 reconsider the for
mer vote Both amendment and motion were lost,
and Mr.. PICK then moved the immediate canvass OF
the I'D Aldermauc District.
Me,srs. SrEPHESs and TuoEET spoke earnestly
against the motion claiming that there principle
involving the purity Of the balot-box at stake.
Mr.. PrcK defended his motion, seconded by Mr.
Ap.ss and it was finally carried by vote Of to 4.
Mr. DARRAGH was about to proceed with the can
vass Of the Fourth and Sixth Wards, when Mr. LYsEs
stated that there counsel IN The room prepared to
urge the claims of the candidates interested in the
charges OF fraud and moved that they should have
hearing.
hr. PEcK Enormously opposed the motion, on the
ground Of the consequent delay. IL Wis Lost by a
vote Of 10 s. and the Board refused 70 reconsider the
vote.
The canvass Of that portion Of the Fourth Ward con-
tanned in the lid Aldermanio District then pro-
eeeded with.
In the afternoon, the whole Of the Sixth Ward, with
the exception Of the let District canyassed, the
Board adjouming at A. o'clock.
There were no complete Ward returns for the day,
but shall probably receive tomorrow the totals Tor
the Fourteenth, Fourth, and Sixth WARDS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14
FIRE IN THE AMERICAN TRACT HOUSE.

At about O'Clock on Tuesday morning, Just as
the workpeople in the employ Of The American Tract
Society were repairing to their various duties in the
Tract House situated at No. Spruce street. one of
the men engaged in the drying department opening
the door Of the room where the sheets dried pre-
pantory to folding, WIS repused by tremendous
volume Of heat and smoke, which, upon being VENT
hated, soon developed into flames. He Immediately
gave the alarm Of FIRE throughout the building, and
every employee, male and female who had arrived ON
abe premisss was enabled to escape without injury
The Fire Department was sOOn and well represented
On the ground, and volumes Of water poured on
che burning pile, although the flames for some time
continued to gain Roadway doubtless account Of the
inhammabity Of the materials stored in the building
The 6remen continued 10 work asdnOusly, and event
aally prevented the FIRE from extending beyond the
building in which il originated. The buildings each
aide vE the from, building of the Tract Society which
occupies the corner Of Nassau and Spruce streets and
abe building No. Spruce street. occupied by Seymour
q Co.. paper merchants, were, however, in great dan
ger As soon as possible the romsn entered the build
ing and elected from the windows much Of the in
aAmmable material as they could reach.
shortly after II O'Clock the rooffel in, and with
abe f-wheel and gear AS the floor below, the fourth
door, contained four hydraulic presses danger APP
pretended from the probability of their falling through
She floors beneath. At IL o'clock, the Aoor which
these presses were standing. sunk and with il the
presses falling through downtO the hrsi floor, carrying
with them large quantity Of bOokbinding apparatus,
paper, and books in almost all stages OF progress in
manufacture.
In order to svoid danger from the liability OF the
walls 70 fs out into the street AZ future time,
when eas; expected, number Of the aremcn took
positions on the buildings adjacent and with laddes,
ropes and other convenient appliances, proceeded TO
poll down, knock in, aud knock out portions Of the
walls which had been disengAged by the destruction
Of the Internal portions.
The building which has thus been destroyed ia stu
ted at No. Spruce street, and was separated from
he main building fronting Nassau street BY part
ion walls the only connection being that Of double
ron doorways, which were kept shut except when
pgress or egess necessary for the transference OF
stock In the basement of the building thus destroyed
WA the steam high.pressurc engine which drove the
machinery throughout the entire building. Between
the eueine-room and the front building Is a square
space having also portions Of the main building the
north and west sides, thus making an entire square in
he ssatss Of The buildings.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14
BOARD OF CITY CANvAsSERS.

The Board Of CanvaSsers reassembied Yesterday n
the Chamber of the Board Of Aldermen, at 10 O'Clock
o.. m.
The first seven Districts OF the Fourteenth, and four
Districts of the Seventeenth Ward were eanysssed,
when the special order of the day On mo
tion Air. Darragh appointed Caavssser Of the
I'D AldernAnic District. resolution at once
offered BY Nj. STEPHENS, 10 appoint Special Com
mttee to investigate certain charges of fraed alleged
10 have been committed 10 this District.
A spirited debate ersued between hessrs. Adams,
PICK. and Others, opposed 10, and Aessrs STEPHENS
and IYsEs in favor Of the resolution. The former re-
minded the Board that the nust be completed
within the ten days allowed by law. This would be
impossible were special Committees appointed 10 IN
yestgate frauds that might just well be passed upon
by the Board.
The Ieeoludop wac lesi BY vote Of stp 5. A post
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14

CARp.-Our Piano-forte factory having been de-
s.royed by fire. would inform friends and patrons hst
have taken stems rebuilding Immediately Until our new
building shall occupy other premises where we
shall carry the mandatory OF Pianos as heretofore 80 a
we can h as little DELAY as possible Gil orders. In the
esn time ask the sympathy and Indulgence Of our friends
and patrons undergrad being the opposite side the
stree TO the factory entirely uninured and continue 70
occupy No 2 Boome street where We have
ay carried on the department Of finishing for the saleoom
LIGHTR BEADBUKYs, No. 2l Broome street
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14
Internationally
For THE HOLIDAYS.

Corner Broadway and Frankhn-st.
J. TAYLOR ooits the attention Of the Ladies Of Newly ORR 10
h gant assortment French and American Confectionery
suitable Holiday fees which large variety OF
French fancy articles dressing Christmas Trees fine assort
Fancy Boxes Of Confectionery also Chocoates sou'
leauI Fancy Flowers Torpedoes, French Notices &e &c
His OF Onanened Plum and Plain Cakes viii be
ready Goth Of this month ayd will be found superior
beauty and Of ornament and quality Of the Cake
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14

and aseertained that be lived at No. Is Fla
place, near Fourth street
Upon taking him 70 the Station Il was deemed en-.
dent to search the house. and accordingly Sereesr
Jacobs, Officers Videio, Walsh, Cohen and Nszs
with Captain Woglom, proceeded TO the house AZ
found large number Of articles Of clothing wiz
were supposed 10 have been stolen. The exanns,,.
however was not thorough, as search-warrant ~
necessary. Yesterday, Mr.. Kelam procured a s.a,ss
warrant from Justice Fox, and the officer. prz,cseS
to thoroughly search the house when toev found,
large quantity Of goods valued al about three hun
dollar.
They also found several persons who have lon, he.,
known AZ thieves, and engaged IN shopftng and h.H
tbieving They were arrested and gave tier Mann.
as Lena Keindershmidt, Adoiphus kleindershrsiA .
FreGerika Mendellhaum, Jacob and Anna Adrin
The former has the reputation Of being Of the nos
exrer and successful shoplfters in the country well
known 10 the Police The house No. Is Fillmore p...
has been occupied by them but about six weeks, xs
there is no doubt but that the stolen goods reov
cred are the proceeds Of petty robberes that have ban
committed from time 10 time in Brooklyn and kes.
York TIE youth Gottesburg, who was arrested 6rz
has been arrested several times by the police the k
time on the 18th Of july The goods recovered Of
every variety and value
A LIBERAL CoSGREG iTIOS-A the WestminS,,
Church, Brooklyn, last Sunday morning, lively
scene ensued at the close Of the sermon. The Rev.
H. s. Carpenter the pastor, stated in few words that
the Trustees wished him 10 ask the congregation fora
subscription to pay existing liability. In bref
time. the whole sum demanded was raised and with
an alaerity which was very general throughou, TIE
house-gentlemen rising eagerly to offer their dcua.
tons, thus rendering what is often an irksome eoa
a cheerful spectacle TO the strangers present The
subscription exceeded $500.
The SIXTH WARD SHOOTING AFrRAr.-The maa
Murray, who wss shot in Columbia street on Monday
morning still lies at the City Hospital in precanous
state.
TEE WATER RATES-The Permanent Board Of
Water Commissioners communicated an ordinance %
the Common Council, on Monday evening, for sdOp-
ton, by which the water rates fixed as follows:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14

received from Mr. Ck T. Herrs betns nos ree@ptH no'
f rom sale Of his John Brown ballad the erte proceeds
With he proposes to contribute the Fund The ballad VIII Dc
remembered by readers Of The TRBrSs-sVeFy ae>rp
enc Of John Brown, he IN Kansas win h' saw" ~ 80
80, NJ Usn, has arranged lor the voice ard piano, and
can be obtained Of Horace Waters No S5 bfoSd~sy ana
-. T. H.
Es,-- York Dec. "a
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14
Rrnnr ,nr-nn Mnndav ereninc the crocery store

BURGLAKN.-Un NuuU.iN evening IIIt tIN'tIl etVIN
Of Frederick Mencke No IS Worth street broken into
and robbed Of ~ in good money number Of counterfeit bills
and other articles Of little vau An entrance to the store
aued by OF forcing door In the after which the
thief eespsd by the fon way Later the evening Officer
the Fh Precinct areed coored man by the name
of John smith aa Charles Young alias various other conSe
nen cornomens who attempting TO Of the eoun-
te bills eating saloon in West Broadway The bill was
recoguzed Of those stolen from hencke and on being
sesrekrd ether stolen articles found in his possession. He
was committed by Justice Osborn TO charge OF bur
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-12-14

REAL EsTArE.-The following sales were made yes
terdav by A. j. Beecser, Son Co lilo, o. 03th ~
et = nom 5th-av 251100 l05; lots Of l6thst go
feet e. rom 5thsv 25xlo0 each, Sl075i lot on cor an
av and ll7thst 251l0O $685. lots lthay ADJOINING
25,lOO each lot g. ll7th St, 1885; lot on s.
usth 400 feet th-av $445 lot on llsh-st Sdoin-
ng sgs; lots on llSh adjoining eah, <sSe ny
Adrian III Muller House and lot, No. q Cheuyst ax2s
$4,000 lot on i2th near 3dsy 25xlOl roo lot on l2ts
81 near 3day 251I0o 500 lot lsay and I'D I5Xlo